Walkerton Independent, Volume 54, Number 12, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 16 August 1928 — Page 3

The Red Rodd c 4 Romance of x sss&- * Braddocks Hugh Pendexter W^WW ^MlwwK lilus+r alions by Irwin Mvers AfcA ~ ^ u. s^vice Copyright by Hugh Pendexter.

SYNOPSIS Impoverished by the openhanded generosity of his father, Virginia gentleman, young Webster Brond is serving as a scout and spy for the army under General Braddock preparing for the advance on Fort Duquesne. He has just returned to Alexandria from a visit to the fort, where, posing as a Frenchman, he has — secured valuable information. Braddock, bred to European warfare, fails to realize the importance of the news. Brond is sent back to Fort Duquesne, also bearing a message to George Croghan, Enlish emissary among the Indians. Brond joins his friend and fellow scout, Round Paw, Indian chief, and they set out. On the way they fall in with a typical backwoodsman, Balsar Cromit, who joins them. The party encounters a group of settlers threatening a young girl, Elsie Dinwold, whom they accuse of witchcraft. Brond saves her from them. The girl disappears. CHAPTER lll—Continued —7— 1 believed the French were whipped, for had 1 not recently visited Duquesne and obtained full knowledge of the fort’s weakness and the red man’s uneasiness? And yet there was something in Croghan's talk, or way of speaking, that left me depressed. When he declared the French were whipped, it almost seemed as if he were dwelling upon it just to keep his courage up. But the morrow brought the vanguard of the Furty-fourth, and the entire regiment was in camp by midday. Then came General Braddock and bis escort of light-horse, and the drums began the “Grenadiers’ March,” and the scene was gay and very colorful. I forgot my gloomy mood and huzzahed with the best of them. Two hours later, Colonel Dunbar and the Forty-eighth marched in, and there was more cheering and high spirits. Now it did seem as if we soon could be abou' the ousiness of driving the French behind the Great lakes. The artillery, however did not come up—and would not for another ten days—but what odds? Braddock was with us with his two invincible regiments. Even though their uniforms made them conspicuous targets, the French were too weak to oppose them. All that remained was to march swiftly to Duquesne and fly our royal banner in place of the Lilies. Then we would shift our strength to the north and capture Niagara and Crown Point, and teach the New Englanders how to tight. Only a hundred and fifty miles remained to be covered before France’s grip on the Ohio would be forever removed. Ah. but now we were in fine spirits those first few days after Braddock reached the creek. His very austerity was a guarantee of complete success. The colonies were confident the fall of the enemy was but a matter of days. Braddock bad arranged to send back the latest news by means of mounted expresses. And every Thursday a western-bound mail-rider was to start from Philadelphia to overtake the army. I could vision the arrival of our express and the enthusiasm our bulletins would arouse when read aloud at every hostel. And much good news was brought by Braddock and his staff. A large delegation of Catawbas and Cherokees were to meet men from the. Long House at Winchester and provide us with an overwhelming red force. The Catawbas alone were to send us a hundred and fifty warriors. As a result of the Winchester council our camp would be overrun with red allies. But no Indians came to join us. Croghan’s belts to the lake tribes brought us neither Shawnee, TwightWee, Wandot or Piankashaw. But, while a trifle disappointed, it really did not matter. If they would not fight with us then surely they would not fight against us. They were simply waiting until it was definitely decided who was to be the winner. It they refused to participate in active warfare, then so much the less would our efforts be to smooth them down. The French were whipped. We needed no Indians to aid us. To the inspiring tune of the “Grenadiers’March” white men w’ould oust white men from Duquesne, and the heads of the Ohio would forever he sealed against the French. Cromit had intended to enlist as a soldier, but had changed his mind after watching the provincials at their drill, and became a wagoner. Round Paw and I wandered about the camp unattached, enjoying the lively scenes. A few wagons, drawn by four horses each, began to come in. Our ardor might have been dampened if not for the promise made by Mr. Franklin. We looked to him for the necessary supply of horses, wagon and pack, and stout vehicles. The ten days’ delay in the arrival of the artillery was one cloud in our sky, for if it moved so slowly in making the creek what would be its rate of progress cnce it attempted the raw wilderness road now being constructed? To expedite the road we must lay down, St Clair and Major Chapman, of the Forty-fourth, marched with six hundred men to smooth the way to the Little meadows on the Youghiogeny, some thirty miles distant from Fort Cumberland. When we marched it would be in three divisions, under Halket, young Horatio Gates and Dunbar.

What had surprised me was the number of white women in camp. I counted thirty wives of soldiers, in addition to these there were Croghan’s sixty Iroquois women and children Thus the noncombatants made a very respectable showing and used up much of our provisions; and we were not well supplied with food. After our first high spirits had subsided a bit, we began to notice something else that might become very serious. The regulars, upon whom Braddock depended—almost exclusively — were falling ill in large numbers. They had been herded on transports and had been deprived of fresh provisions. Meat was the principal item of food on the creek and it was oversalted. The result might have been foreseen The coming of the army brought many woodsmen flocking to the creek, and I began to meet old acquaintances who had never heard me called any thing except “Black” Brond. Aftei a S 3 r - A “What’s This Confusion Mean? I Am Colonel Washington. Aide-de Camp to General Braddock.” day or so they would slip away while others would take their place to observe silently and form opinions. I frequently saw General Braddock walking about the camp with his officers, and was shocked to observe he looked worried and discouraged. There was much muttering and complaining among the provincials. The commander, being a rigid drill master, insisted that the provincials be worked daily and made to go through the manual with fine precision. The provincials were slow and slovenly at maneuvers and aroused the general’s disgust and contempt. This soon became generally known and was hotly resented. 1 talked with some of the guards and endeavored to give them some inkling of the way war would be waged did the French have the temerity to give us battle. But they could not understand, having had no experience in our woods style of fight ing. England had failed to find any merit in our rifles, although these typically American weapons resulted

Blacksmith of Gretna Green Pronounced Myth

Gretna Green’s marrying blacksmith is the newest sacrifice to historical research. Before the Institute of France the report was recently made, after considerable delving into original sources, that this 1 romantic detail in English written history, still appearing in reference books, was purely mythical. Gretna Green, between 1734 and IS3G, after England abolished clandestine marriage, was a place where runaway couples could be legally wedded. Living just north of the border in Scotland, it enabled elopers to take their vows before any resident of the village—tollkeeper, ferryman, soldier or smuggler. But there was no blacksmith. Checking up the French savant, the Manchester Guardian learns that his discovery is true. Correspondents ob tained from the oldest inhabitants of Gretna Green the origin of the empty legend: An artist when commissioned to paint a sign for the tollhouse inn put a blacksmith in the wedding pic J ture for the sake of symbolism, hoping to emphasize the durability of the link that was being forged. Uis symbolism passed into tradition and so into history. Doubt is expressed, however, whether fact can efface the artist’s concept. Try This for Amusement Here is a little problem to try when you are lonesome. It is more than odd and interesting. Set down these figures —1 2 3 4 5 G 79, leaving out 8. Choose one of these figures and multiply it by 9. Then multiply 12343679 by the result. To your surprise the final result will be made of nothing but the first figure chosen. For example, suppose you choose figure 5. Multiplying 5 by 9 gives 45. Multiplying 12345G79 by 45 gives 555555555. And no matter which figure is chosen to begin with the final result- will always contain 9 duplicates.—Pathfinder Magazine.

from long exnerience In forest-hunt-ing and fighting, where the fear of Indians called for a minimum amount of noise and the maximum of accuracy. and where powder and lead were so precious that a small bore, long barrel piece was the only gun a man could carry any distance. A sergeant was mildly curious about the little hinged box In the stock of the gun where I kept the greased patches of linen. I proudly explained the virtue of the patch, and tie Impatiently urged: " “You’re a proper man. Put away that piece and enlist and learn how to fight.” “I am to serve as a scout.” “You’re master dark of skin for an Englishman,” he remarked, his dull gaze suddenly growing suspicious. “My people were English. I was born in Virginia.” “You’re black enough for a French man.” “1 was taken for a Frenchman at Duquesne this spring.” He grunted and walked away. I had forgotten him and was starting to visit the Iroquois camp when a babel of voices from the direction ot the parade ground attracted my at tention. A score of soldiers, released from drill, were bearing down on me In a very businesslike manner. My acquaintance, the sergeant, was lead ing them. They grouped around me and the sergeant said: “We believe you’re a spy from the French." “Then report 1t to your suinrlors. . But the man who calls me spy is a liar." I dropped my long rifle in the hollow ot my left arm and swung it about and enlarged the circle, and warned: > “It’ll he easy for you men to murder me. but I’ll Jake at least one '>l JOU ' with me. it you honestly believe me ' a spy. report me. Rut hands off.” Ihe fellowls lacked nothing tn cour age and I believe they would have ' risked closing in on me it not for the arrival of a horseman He looked scarcely out of his teens, although only a year younger than 1. or twenty | three. The horse, skillfully handleri. swept a cleared space before me. and the rider sternly demanded: ‘•Wlmt's this confusion mean? I am Colonel Washington, aide de camp to General Braddock ’’ Os course I recognized him the moment I glimpsed him. The sergeant humbly explained: “We believe, sir. tie is n French spy. ' We came to take him before our cit|e tain.” He dismounted and took a sharp look at my dark face, and after a moment cried : “Hal Mr. Brond, of Alexandria Webster Brond, whom 1 haven’t seen these three years. What's tills about you being a spy?” "It’s their imagination. Colonel. I reported to the council in Alexandria, after playing spy for the English nt Duquesne. General Braddock himself will remember me.” "Then it was you who was before the council." tie cried and thrust out his hand. “1 arrived after you hud left and in the confusion I did not hear your name.” Turning to the soldiers he said: ‘‘This man is a loyal subject e* dis majesty and he has done the king and the colonies excellent service. Be more cautious another time.” They were glad to withdraw. Cotone! Washington sat down on the log and motioned me to sit beside him and asked: "Can you tell me what you learned while at Duquesne? I’m hungry for news of the country, and I've had no j chance to talk with tils excellency. Governor Dinwiddie. 1 was indisposed and tardy tn rejoining the army.” th tic th' ag If qu ca th.

1 he anvil altar, the leathern surplice the mighty grip that clasped the hands of bride and bridegroom—a super power making a timeless gesture—had elements of sentiment that people prefer to retain.—New York Times. n Explaining the Wind The blowing of the wind is owing to the presence of more air at one place than at others. This causes a push from the places of more air toward those of les-s, and the greater this difference in quantity of air the greater the push, and the faster the winds. Now, it is difference in temperature that causes the difference in the accumulation of air; in March the difference in temperature between the southern and northern portions of the United States is greater than at any other time of the year, hence the dis ference in atmospheric pressure between these regions is then greatest and the resulting winds strongest. These winds are not mainly north and south, as the pressure is, but from west to east. This is owing to the effect of the rotation of the earth, in away fully understood, but not capable of brief explanation. Sounded the Same XV\e broken by favorite jazz record /Tight in two,” said the flapper mournfully. “Guess I can fix it, though.” Then she carefully glued the two parts together, putting the glue on the dock side, the side that she didn’t care for Ti>en she played it—and found she had glued a back side and a front side to gether. “What shall I do?” she ex claimed. “Never mind,” said the cynical par ent, “it sounds just about the same as if you had glued it right.”—Springfield Union. Flight of Birds Birds commonly fly against or across a wind current, and are upset if thej fly with a strong wind.

Improved Uniform International Sunday School ' Lesson ’ (By REV. P. H FITZWATER, D.D., Dean Moody Bible tnetltute of Chicago.) (©. 1928. Western Newspaper Onion.) Lesson for August 19 PAUL CARRIES THE GOSPEL INTO EUROPE LESSON TEXT—Acts 15:36-16:15. GOLDEN TEXT—Come over into Macedonia and help us. PRIMARY TOPIC —Paul’s Wonderful Dream. JUNIOR TOPIC—God Calls Paul to Work in Europe. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC — Pioneering in Europe. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPlC—Paul's Call to Europe. I. Finding an Assistant for Paul (Acts 15:35-16:5). 1. Contention over John Mark (vv. 36-41). (1) Paul’s proposal (v. 36). This was to revisit the scenes of their missionary endeavors to find out what progress the tielievers were making in their Christian experience. (2) Determination of Barnabas (v. j 37). It was to take with them John Mark, I Barnabas’ nephew (Col. 4:10). (3) Paul s opposition (v. 38). He was suspicious of Mark because of Ills desertion on a former Journey i (Acts 13:13). (4) Their separation (vv. 3t)-41). j Their content ion was so sharp that they separated. God overruled this in j cident to Ilie wider extension of the i work. Barnabas look Mark and sailed ( to Cyprus; Paul chose Silas, and went . i through Syria and Cilicia. 2. Finding Timothy (16:1-5). -(1) The place (v. 1). i It was Hie very place where Paul I on his first journey iiad endo- <1 ■ cruel stoning. The conversion of Timothy may be regarded as fruitage of Paul’s testimony nt that time. (2) His parentage (v. 1). Ills mother was a believing Jewess and Ills father h Greek. (3) His character (v. 2). He had n good reputation In the church nt Lystra and Iconium. (4) His circumcision (v 3). Timothy had not been circumcised. Doubtless this omission was because Ids father was a Gentile. To avoid i offense among the Jews. Paul circum- ' cised Timothy. (5) The ministry of Paul ami Um ; othy through the cities (vv. 4. 5). They delivered decrees which had ; been ordained nt the Jerusalem council (,\<ts 15:19 24). 11. Forbidden to Preach the Word In Asia (Acts 16:6-8). The Inclination of Paul was to tarry In Asin Minor preaching the Word, but contrary to their inclination they were hurried along. The Holy Spirit is just ns active and faithful tn closing doors as in ojiening them. , 111. The Call to Macedonia (vv. 9-12.) The time bad now come for the gospel to begin Its conquest of another continent. By the crossing of the gos pel from Asia to Europe Hie church. • instead of becoming an oriental movement. became mainly occidental. 1. The vision (v. 9). i Being hemmed in on all s.des. avl i slon was given to Paul of a man of I Macedonia pleading for help, which made clear the meaning of the closed | doors about him. 2. The advance (vv. 10-12). As soon as the divine way was j known they moved forward. Visions, , j to he effective, must be quickly trans- ' d Into aggressive action. '. The First Convert in Europe j 13-15). he Jewish element In Philipp! was mall that it was unable to afford a igogue, therefore the devout peowere accustomed to worship by riverside. To a humble gathering his kind Paul came and preached, la, a business woman from Thyahelieved. The steps in her converare worthy of note, as typical. Attendance at the place of wor(v. 13). usually those whom God is calling are c ound at the place of prayer. 2; Listening to the preaching of the Word of God (vv. 13, 14). Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God (Rom. 10:17). 3. Her heart was opened by the Lord (v. 14). Only the Lord can convert a soul. It is our business to preach the Word of God. and it is God’s business io open the heart of the inquirer. Regeneration is a supernatural work. 4. She was baptized (v. 15). Every one whose heart the Lord has opened desires to confess Him in baptism. 5. Her household believed (v. 15). 6. Hospitality practiced (v. 15). Those who have experienced God's saving grace are disposed to have part in His work by rendering aid to Ills ministers. Christianity Christianity is a divine dispensation for bringing men into conscious union witli the Holiest of all. with the Father through the Son; a church Is an institution embodying and applying the distinctively Christian requisites to the end—the dying away to sin and self, and the rising Into strength, goodness and love by filial surrender to the Perfect Will—James Martineau, Our Ideal Faith without credulity, conviction without bigotry, charity without condescension, courage without pugnacity, self-respect without vanity, humility without obsequiousness, love of humanity without sentimentality, and meekness with power—that is our ideal.—Hon. Charles E. Hughes. Wronging Ourselves Little do we know how we wrong ourselves by -shutting out of our prayers the praises of God, or allowing them so narrow a room as we usually do, while we are copious enough in our confessions and petitions.—Richard Baxter.

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THERE are some fashions which me too meritorious I to be lightly abandoned. In fact, eo praiseworthy are ! they that they carry over । from one season to another, establishing themselves as a | staple, ns it were. Os course । they cite novel variations and Innovations to conform with changing modes and whims. We hate in mind i the ensemble. Around this

basic theme fancy is playing at a lively rate for autumn. New and In- ! triguing Interpretations of the ensemble are ea n now making a persuasive I appeal for the future. A smart creation from the French capital is pictured herewith. This en- , semble lias a kasha coat lined partially and trimmed with a silk plaid. I 'the remainder of the lining is of the same malerial as the crejie dress. Distinguishing details are the wide plaid ladt, the kerchief neckpiece and the but tonholes which are bomid with ‘ plaid. The platted In-erl for the : skirt secures the required hemline fullm-s. Early fall showings emphasize the ensemble of printed velvet. From the outlook, the vogue for velvet will dominate in the style world during the n« xt several months. Not only printed effects but velvets which are in solid browns, blues, greens ami other rich deep beauliful colorings. In regard to the velvet ensemble, Ir is a matter of preference as to whether the costume consist of a skirt and Jacket of the velvet with a contrasting blouse, or whether It feature a long coat posed over a one-piece dress. Black velvet with gold or white dots or neat figures Is first choice witli tones of brown next in favor. Prominent in the sports group are ensembles both knitted am! of tweed, j The latter is often made up with skirt

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and cape. Very newest type? button the tweed skirt to a tailored blouse at the waistline. In knitted costumes the theme of the ensemble will be more ehiborated upon than ever. Again, interworkings of metal touches will enrich the combination, and there will be novel embroidery and patterned effects introduced into the realm of knitted ensembles. As in the realm of velvet ensembles browns of every tone will be emphasized in things knitted. Strikingly beautiful are the brown and orange tweed knitted effects, some with gay striped or patterned borderings. Fashion is in a mood to make children’s clothes as picturesque, as Two Weights of Crepe Used for Tennis Frock A sleeveless frock has been designed for tennis in either of two weights of crepe de chine or pique. This is a belted model with the skirt joined to the blouse and is the step-in type of dress, fastening with large pearl buttons down the center front from lapel collar to waistline. An inverted plait down the center back partly stitched and an arrangement of plaits at one Bide of the skirt permit plenty of

Smart Creation From the French.

quaint, a? charming as fancy can desire (hem. More and more ideas are ge((ing away from conventionalism 1 into an independence which (rends to the fascinating and one might almost say the amusing. At least a group of children is a charming sight not only because of the little folks themselves, but their attractiveness is greatly accented by the cunning clothes they wea r. In times past there was a market! j line of distinction drawn betweeu French and American children's a(»parel. At a glance one could recognize ; a Parisian chil l by its dress. Not so in present fashions. Little American | girls have taken to wearing skirts every w hit as short as those of their wee friends across the sea, while the i styling «’f their clothes features every ; innovation called for by the mode. One of the advance ideas for fall is the contrasting of blouse and skirt. A plaited crepe skirt with an overblouse of printed velvet is the newest thing. ' l or the well-dressed little girl Paris suggests a unique costume w hich con- : sists of a pongee tunic blouse worn witii black satin panties. This cun- I ning little outfit, which is here pictured, reflects the Russian influence ; in the blouse, not only in its silhouette but in its trimming as well, which is handworked cross-stitching done tn gay colors Hancl-smocking and hand-embroider-

ing continue to beautify children's smocks and frocks and coats. The idea is to work out pleasing color contrasts. For instance, a peach-colored broadcloth pantie frock has the smocked diamond motif worked out with iloss in a vivid henna shade. Another interesting item is that of plaid silk smocks, or frocks, if you so please to call them, for they really do button up the back. Thes” arq smocked in round yoke fashion and they are very cunning worn over plain satin knickers. Knitted togs for youngsters are weli worth keeping an eye on. for many new things are included in the list. JULIA BOTTOMLEY. <(£. 1928. Western Newspaper Union.) freedom of action. A seven and one-half-inch hem adds weight to the dres* and makes it shadowproof. For g if this model is made with long tailored sleeves. Tennis Skirt That extra skirt, so necessary to the sportswoman’s peace of mind, is found in a useful model of white serge, which is fringed around the hem and has woven in the material a wide band of black, with tennis racquets crossed at Intervals.

TME • El KITCHEN SI CABINET^ (©. 1928. Western Newspaper I nion.) I might sit around and sigh For a water that is wetter And a bluer sort of sky. There are times I think the weather Could be much improved upon. But when taken all together It’s a good old world we’re In. —Edgar Guest SUMMER DISHES When cooking swiss chard, cook tha stems about ten minutes in boiling

salted water tiefore adding the leaves. Cut tho stems into sections before cooking. Cook in as little water us possible to retain all the mineral matter.

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Serve hot with butter and a dash of lemon juice. Chicken With Olives.—Melt onefourth of a cupful of butter and add one tablespoonful of chopped onion, one finely diced carrot and brown slightly. Add four tablespoonfuls of flour, one cupful of water and one and one-half cupfuls of tomato juice. Add salt, pepjier and a bit of red pepper. Cut up one chicken and dip in the flour and brown. Place in a casserole and cover with the sauce. Add when well cooked, one cupful of mushrooms, and one-half cupful of olives finely cut. Bread and Butter Pudding.—Remcve the crusts from a small loaf of t>aker s bread and cut into half-inch slices, spread each slice with butter and arrange in a pudding buttered side down. Beat three eggs slightly, add one-half cupful of sugar, one- , fourth (etispoonful of salt and one j quart of milk. Pour over the bread and let stand thirty minutes. Bake j out hour in a slow oven, covering the first half hour of baking. Serve with I hard sauce. Potato Croquettes. Spanish Style.— Put hot potatoes through a ricer, and ! to two cupfuls add two tablespoonfuls j of butter, the yolks of two eggs slightly beaten and two tablespoonfuls of canned pimento put through a sieve. Season with salt and i>epper. Shape, dip into egg and crumbs and fry in j deep fat. Velvet Sherbet.—Take the juice of three lemons, two cupfuls of sugar or a little less, add to one quart of rich milk, add a pinch of salt and freeze. The mixture will curdle when i blended, but will freeze as smooth as velvet. Freeze as usual. Apricot Cake.—Take one-fourth of a cake of chocolate grated, one-half cupful of milk, the yolk of an egg, cook I together until thick tnd allow to cool. Now add 0..e tablespoonful of melted butter, one cupful of sugar, one-half cupful of milk, one teaspoonful of vanilla, one and one-half cupfuls of । flour, one teaspoonful of soda; add soda to the flour. Spread each layer with apricots, then over the top spread a meringue, using the egg white and two tables[>oonfuls of sugar. Hot Weather Foods. Keep a tM wl of some sort of fruit gelatin always on hand in the Ice

chest for various dishes. It forms a base for a good salad with the addition of a bit of fruit. It makes a delightful and refreshing dessen for a day

when bulk in food needs to be cut down; add a spoonful to the cocktail glass of fruit. One will find many new ways of serving this dainty and wholesome food.. For those who enjoy well-made cottage cheese, serve it for variety in nicely molded heaps on lettuce with a spoonful of any bright-colored preserve pressed into the top of the cheese mold. It is not only appealing to the eye but the fruit and cheese make an appetizing camblaatlon. Uheese is esjiecially good with preserved currants. Maple Parfait.—Scald one cupful ol maple sirup, add four lightly beaten egg yolks and a pint of cream, scald until the egg Is cooked, cool and add a cupful of whipped cream and pour into a freezer, adding a pinch of salt Freeze as usual. Serve with a maple sauce with chopped walnut meats. One. Two, Three Fruit Cream.— Take the juice of one lemon, mash through a sieve and add two ripe bananas, add the juice of three oranges and one quart of rich milk. Add a pinch of salt, blend well ami pour into a freezer. Freeze ns usual. Praline Ice Cream.—Put one-half | cupful of sugar in a smooth omelet pan and stir over the heat Uutil well | caramelized. Add two-thirds of a cupj ful of chopped pecan meats and turn . Into a buttered tin. When cool pound and pass through a strainer. Make a J custard of two cupfuls of scalded ' milk, the yolks of three eggs, one-half cupful of sugar, and a few grains of salt. Add the prepared nuts, cool, add one cupful of heavy cream beaten stiff and three-fourths of a tablespoonful of vanilla, then freeze. There are so many fruit creams and water ices which we all enjoy but can seldom buy. it is wise to invest in an up-to date freezer. The cream can now be frozen with hut three or four stirrings in a vacuum freezer and he as smooth and palatable as those whipped by the old-fashioned crank, which is a great labor saving to the one who has to turn the crank. Dirty Little Miry Elizabeth was eating ' dinner at her aunt’s house one day. The mashed potatoes were sprinkled with pepper. Mary, not being u• ! ’ to using pepi»er, leaned over to her mother ami said. “1 don’t rant these potatoes, mother, they’re dirty.” Man Worth While The man whom 1 call deserving the tame is one whose thoughts and exertions are for others rather than himself. —Scott.