Bellefonte, Pa., September 15, 1916. AN ENGLISH TRIBUTE TO POE De Maupassant and Kipling Owe Some- thing to American Writer, Says Englishman. The detective story and the murder mystery are not forms of any great literary value, but I must confess to predilection for stories about crime, and there is some authority for the view that “murder is the most gentle 5 manly crime that anybody can come mit.” Those who share my taste for homi- cide in fiction—and I find it fairly wide- spread—have reason to be grateful to Poe. His Lupin is a prince of detec. tives and the father of an illustrious progeny; while such contemners of the law of the land as Raffles and Arsene Lupin are Poe's illegitimate children. Indeed, Poe’s influence in France has been greater than among the English-speaking people. Every student of French literature knows that but for Poe, Baudelaire, Mallarme and Villiers de 1'Isle-Adam would have been something very different from what they were, and M. Remy de Gourmont says in one of his penetrat- ing essays that “Eugene Sue, Gaboriau and Dostoevsky, in ‘Crime and Pun- ishment,’ have all taken lessons from Poe.” It would be interesting to study the way in which his technique of the short story was adopted and modified by Guy de Maupassant, and how, after having filtered through Maupassant’s mind, it has returned to English litera- ture through the medium of Mr. Kipling—*“Penguin,” in the London Na- tion. NOT SO BAD OFF, AFTER ALL Folks Should Be Mighty Thankful They Are Not Grasshoppers or Potato Beetles. In these days when the cost of liv- ing seems to be attached to the tail of a rocket going skyward there is still something, says the Rochester Demo- crat and Chronicle, for which we may be thankful. Suppose, for instance, thai instead of the amount that we now eat, we required from 500 to 1,000 pounds of food every 24 hours, as we would if we had appetites like the po- tato beetle in his heyday. Or suppose we required from a half a ton to a ton of provisions every day, as we would if we ate as much fn prcportion to our size as does the grasshopper. Even if we had light appetites like the caterpillar, it would take from 200 to 400 pounds of food each day to satisfy us. Yet, we can be thankful that we are not caterpil- lars, potato bugs or grasshoppers, in appetite. i Great Problem Solved. A street carnival now touring the South is seemingly the repository of a most perplexing military secret. On a recent visit by this particular carni- val to a Tennessee city a part of the attending throng heard a barker extol the clairvoyant powers of Madam—, This goddess of wisdom, while thor oughly blindfolded, gave instant ane Swers to any questions. The seeker after truth merely wrote on a slip of baper the question nearest his heart, which, being read out by the barker in the hearing of all the crowd, was as publicly answered. Whether Minnie still loved Tom and where the old hermit buried the gold were questions legitimate enough, but that somebody had taken advan- tage of a lady’s trustful disposition her answer revealed when Madam — was confronted with the query: “Where is Villa?” Her reply was: “Her real name is not Villa. It is Margaret, and she is now in Atlanta, Ga.”—Saturday Evening Post. ———————e———— Two World Wonders. A spirited voting contest has been concluded in Germany to decide which are the seven wonders of the twen- tieth century. After the enormous volume of votes cast was counted, it was found that the majority had placed the wireless telegrapn at the head of the list and the Panama canal second. 'i'he third of the seven won- ders, it was decided, is the dirigible airship; next in order, the flying ma- chine, radium, the cinematograph and the steamship Imperator. Will Help in Training the Child. The spirit of enterprise and inde- pendence should be fostered in early youth. Parents should allow their children to take advantage of the busi- ness opportunities offered to bright boys and girls in the advertising col- umns. Nothing will do more to stimu- late business faculties in youth than a little business enterprise that is the child’s very own. Testing Steel Cars. The testing department of one east- ern railroad ignited 200 pounds of oil- soaked rags, shavings and wood, to see the effect of the flames upon the metal framework of a car. While the furnishings of the car were ‘slightly damaged, the vesting department found that the frame of the car resisted the heat. Millions of Bushels in Peanut Crop. The peanut acreage in Texas this year is 276,000, which is expected to! yield 8,210,000 bushels. At this rate| circus and baseball fans need not wore! ry about their ever present luxury. HUGHES Chicago: —*“If anything in this cam- Fargo, N. D.—“If elected I should Bismarck, N. D.:—*] Helena, Mont.:—“The present ad- Spokane:—Mr. Hughes rests from Spokane: —“l am desirous that this Seattle: —“If we ever fall so low Portland, Ore.:—“It would be a 8an Francisco:—“The people are en- Oakland.:—“Wherever we have the San Diego—*I believe in preventing Somewhere in California:—*“Mexico- Reno, Nev.:—“We can have peace Ogden, Cheyenne, Wyo.:—“1 Denver:—“l do net think there has Estes Estes Park, Colo.:——Still resting Estes Park, Colo.:—Mr. Estes Park, Cole.:—Mr. Hughes re- WORDS v8. DEEDS SAYS: WILSON 4 DO ES: A CHRONOLOGICA L CONTRAST Compiled From Newspaper Reports AUGUST 8th. paign is real it is the ques- tion whether we want words or action.......As | was 100 per cent. judge | became 100 per cent. candidate.” Washington: —President Wilson wins his fight for a bigger navy at a White House conference with heads of Senate and House com- mittees. Senate passes Child Labor bill. AUGUST 9th. Paul:—“Reasonable adequate- preparedness is a primary na- tional duty and if I am elected I propose to see that that duty is discharged to the credit of the American people.” Washington:—The Democratic House of Representatives adopts the conference report on the Army Appropriation Bill, the first of the President's defense meas ures. AUGUST 10th. devote my ability to serving the United States.” Washington: —The White House an- nounces that the President will not take -any of the govern ment’s time to answer Mr. Hughes’ attacks. AUGUST 11th. am keenly aware of the Importance of our agriculture prosperity, and I de- sire to do all that can be done to promote that prosperity.” Washington: = President Wilson signs the bill making appropria- tions for the Department of Agriculture and containing three measures designed to improve market practices and the stor. age and financing of crops. AUGUST 12th. ministration is to a very great extent a sectional administra tion.” Washington: —Secretary of Com- merce Redfield makes public figures showing that half his staff is composed of Taft ap- pointees. AUGUST 13th. his arduous work of criticising the deeds of President Wilson's administration. Washington: —President Wilson, to avoid a natien-wide railroad strike, calls representatives of the unions and employers to the White House. AUGUST 14th, matter of the tariff should be attended to without abuse.” Washington:—The Senate approves the administration’s revenue bill providing for the creation of a non-partisan tariff commis- sion. AUGUST 15th. that we will not protect our citi- zens we might as well haul down the flag. I am not too proud to fight.” Washington:—The House of Repre- sentatives adopts the Senate amendments to the Navy Bill calling for the building of six- teen capital ships within three years. . AUGUST 16th. breach of trust for the United States to abandon the Philip- pines at this time,” “a AUGUST 17th. Roseburg, Ore.:—“We must be sure that we do not leave unused the national powers which will give us national prosperity.” Washington :—The U. S. Senate passes the Philippine Bill en- franchising 600,000 men and re- taining guardianship over the Islands until they can establish a stable government. Washington: —President Wilson, find- ing the railroad managers have not full authority, summons the railroad presidents. AUGUST 18th. . titled to the very best.” Washington: —The Child Labor Bill is adopted by the House and goes to the President, who had urged its passage. Senate passes Shipping Bill. AUGUST 19th. government represented in regu- lation and supervision it must be a regulation and supervision that is really expert and square with the facts of business life.” Washington: —The House passes the Administration Shipping Bill designed to create a paval auxil- fary and naval reserve and build up an American merchant ma rine to meet the requirements of the nation’s commerce. AUGUST 21st. children from being drawn too early into the hardships of in- dustrial life,” Washington: —VYresident Wilson re- ceives hundreds of letters com- mending him for his success- ful fight against child labor, AUGUST 22nd. Huerta —— policy ——— recognl- tion —— intervention —— shame weak —— conduct —— —— American citizens —— bul. lets —— border —— wrong — trouble —— Administration ——— Huerta —?"» Washington: — President Wilson names Secretary of the Interior Lan, Ex-Judge George Gray and Dr. John R. Mott, as members of the joint American-Mexican commission to settle peacefully the differences between the countries. AUGUST 23rd. without treuble in this country.” Washington: — The United States Senate repasses the Army Ap- propriation Bill. AUGUST 24th, Utah: —*Let us brace our- selves for the new era. Let us maintain the honor of the American name. Let us get the driving force of patriotic sentiment. believe we ought to have compensation acts wisely and fairly provided—in order that those who work may be assured of proper protection.” Washington: —At President Wilson's urging the Democrats in the House resolve to push the fight for a non-partisan tariff board to meet new trade conditions after the war. AUGUST 25th. Washington: —The House concurs in the Senate amemiments to the bill providing for compen- sation of workmen injured while in government service, AUGUST 26th. been in many years a campaign in which business men, solicl- tous for the future of the coun- try, should feel or have so deep an interest.” Washington: —The Federal Reserve Board's weekly statement shows | an increase of more than $2,- . 400,000 in the total earning as- sets of the member banks. AUGUST 27th. Park, Colo.:—Mr. Hughes goes into seclusion to rest from tite arduous labors of his eam- paign criticism. Washington: —President Wilson con- fers with Democratic leaders about plans to save country from a railroad strike. AUGUST 28th. ——=a game of golf——posing for moving picture men——a musi- cale in the evening—resting. Washington: —President Wilson still laboring to avert a railroad strike, decides to go before Con- gress and ask for arbitration and eight-hour laws. AUGUST 29th. Hughes from a mountain top 10,000 feet above the sea obtains a bird's eye view of the “inactivities” of President Wilson's Administra- tion. 4 Washington: —President Wilson asks Congress to enact legislation to avert a railroad strike. The President completes his prepar- edness program by signing the Army and Navy Appropriation Bills. He also signs the Philip- pine Bill and the new Bill of Lading Measure. AUGUST 80th. freshed by his four days’ rest, prepares to resume his task of being 100 per cent. candidate. Washington: —Wodrow Wilson still “on the job” in Washington—a 100 per cent. President. following brands of high Theony place in the county where that ee t—————————————————— ~~ pigs. By scientific termine what will success and profits. What has this to to feed your lamps ATLA to distinguish it from can have a brilliant yet And it costs not a kinds. 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