(© by D. J. Walsh.) ; HESTER TRENTON 1iI1 of Bos- fon put more time on that C weekly letter to his mother than usual. It was an impor- tant letter. He closed his ears to the sound of revelry on the campus be- low as the boys prepared to go to the field for football practice. He did not answer the repeated raps at his door as his classmates went by. He did not even stop to fill his fountain pen when it went dry, but dipped it into the ink bottle on his desk. It was a long letter—that letter to Mrs. Ches- ger Archibald Trenton II, and when he finished, he reread parts of it aloud, changing a word here and there and adding several underscor gS to bring out important points. “l certainly am glad that you are oing to meet Virginia at last, moth- r. She wrote home and asked her other, after 1 told her you wanted er to come to Boston for the week- nd, and it is all right with her folks Cecile Manning is coming with us. “She is sure a peach and you will all like her. She said she had heard ef our house through the Murrays in Detroit—you remember the Murrays— Yell, they live next to Virginia's folks in Detroit—Virginia’s dad is an utomobile manufacturer, but she isn’t one of those newly rich—not by @ ton; shot—she is the real stuff, “I'll leave all the fixings to you, mother, because you know how to Jo it. We'll leave here after lunch and will be at the house around 6:30. I | suppose Benjamin will meet us. [It might be a good idea to have two or three in—how about Dave Laidlaw for €Cecile?— Fil leave that to Sis--and We ¢an run out to the clab to dance. "I. know. everything will be all fine »~—you know how to do it, mother, and I know you will like Virginia” - Benjamin, tlie ‘Trenton chauffeur, austere in his gree. livery, was at the station to meet Chestey ard the two young ladies. Chester and Ben- Jamin had been very close friends for years, ever since the days when Ches- ter 111 sat on the front seat with Ben- Jamin when he was driven to and from grammar school. Benjamin was on the alert for the usual effusive greeting tut Chester, in a most dig- nified manner, much the same as that used by Chester 41, said: “How do you do, Benjamin?’ Benjamin smiled broadly over the wheel as the car left the station. Young Mr. Trenton was cerlainly grown up nowadays but Just wait until the young ladies were not around. The big car rolled through the massive stone gateway of the Trenton estate and followed a winding boulevard through well-kep* fawns and shrubbery. Back on a ter- raced elevation stood the Trenton house, as it had stood for more than half a century, since Chester I of New York and Ingland had built it there. Massive, imposing, an architecture of an American past and -magnificent in its simplicity, the Trenton house was one of the show places ¢f New Eng- land. “Oh, it 1s beautifu'!” exclaimed Vir- ginia Butler of Detroit. “Just beau- tiful! It looks like an old painting— we have beautiful houses in Detroit, too, but they are all so new and so extravagantly done—I have seen one like this.” Chester YII was very happy. So 4appy that when Benjamin stood at the car door and assisted the young ! | generally ladies to alight, he winked at ['m, which the chauffeur knew meant a confidenfial chat later in the garage. over cigarettes. Benjamin unsmiling ly winked back. “How do you do, James,” said Ches cer III fo the dignified butler who opened the door. “Is my mother down?” “No, Mr. Chester, that is--she, is <oming now, Mr. Chester—I will send the luggage up, sir.” Mrs. Chester Archibald Trenton II was very charming. She kissed her son's two pretty gucsts and took them, herself, (o their rooms. Chester's débutante sister met them on the stairs, very lovely én her peach-col- ored ¢ ess, with a band of silver. “You have met all the family but grandmother,” sald Alice as she went with them. “Grandmother never comes down until dinnertime. We will ave four guests—Betsy Ann Lee and Dick Travers, David Laidlaw and Robert ‘Burnham, my fiancee. We are foing to the Country club after din- ner for dancing. We would have gone for dinner but grandmother is so - fTashioned—a creature of habit, and she insists on the family being te® ssether on Saturday night. An old New England custom of hers and you can't change grandmother.” Cecile and Virginia whispered over «heir dressing. “I am positively afraid to meet the srandmother,” sald Virginia. “The Murrays say she is a regular dowager -rules the whole family with an iron hand. Fearfully proud of her family, traces her ancestry back to Sir Wal- fer Raleigh. In fact, her name was ¢‘aroline Raleigh before she married ¢‘hester Trenton I.” Chester III was waiting for them 4t the bottom of the stairs and led them to the drawing room where be- fore the fireplace sat a little, old gray- haired lady, in black silk and cream iace. She fooked like a Sargent por- trait Just stepped from its frame, “Grandmother, this is Miss Virginia fuotler from Detroit, Mich, and Miss Cegile Manning from New Haven, My never - her sunny hair bound grandmother, Mrs, Caroline Laieiy. Trenton.” The Sargent portrait them carefully through her gold lor- gnette. Then she nodded as though in approval. J “I am pleased to welcome you, young ladies, into our home,” she said in a voice that was modulated, for- mal, exacting, “and I trust your so- Journ under its roof willgbe pleasant. Dinner will be announced in seven minutes.” “I claim Miss Virginia as my din- ner partner,” said Chester Trenton II, handsome “and distinguished in his dinner clothes. “I want to hear all about dynamic Detroit and that new model her father is going *. put out this fall.” Chester II! glowed with pride as Lis father offered his arm to his pret- ty guest; lhe knew the family ap- proved and now it would be much easier to teil them that he and Vir- ginia—well, she was wearing his frat pin. He was proud of his distin- guished father and his charming, dashing mother; Sis was a nice little thing, too, and she was all right as far as grand: mothers go, although he did wish she would relax a bit and forget she was a kin to Sir Walter Raleigh. For the first time Chester III felt a real glow of pride in his beautiful home; he had always lived there and had taken it as a mauwer of course; but it sure was a vcorking place—perfect—every detail. He looked around at th. great room in which they were stand ing. Then he looked up at the framed painting of his grandmother's famous relative over the fireplace and grinned. Sir Walter refused to grin back. The butler announced dinner anc they started for the dining room: ahead he could see the soft glow of a candle-lit room; an expanse of glis- tening linen, silver, flowers. Dinners in the house of Trenton were works of art and he knew that Virginia was accustomed to the best. Just wail until she puts those pretty white teeth into some of the delectuble viands prepared by Oscar, the French chef, And then James came in, bearing x familiar big silver dish; a serving dish of huge proportions. He set it down in front of Chester II and re moved the cover of silver. Chester I1i looked—closed his eyes—opened them and ked again! Baked beans! Baked beans! It was Saturday night. He had forgotten! Baked beans! Oh, the irony of it! He was dancing with Virginia ot Detroit a few hours later. “I'm having a beautiful time. Che dear—just gorgeous.” He held her closer. He knew i was bad form to apologize but she sure h d an apology coming abou: that dinner. ‘I'm deucedly sorry about the baked beans, Ginny. You see, I had forgotten about Saturday night—and grandmother—New England custom.” The music stopped and Virginiu slipped her hand through his arm. © “Apologize! = Why, 1 would have been terribly disappointed if it hadn't been baked beans in New England on Saturday night—and Chester, dear, if you mcant what you said at the prom the other night and—and—well, you can make up your mind it is baked beans on Saturday nights—always!"” Enormous Herds of Buffalo in Australia Most people will be surprised to learn that huge herds of wild buffalo roam the plains of the northern terri tory of Australia. These animals are not native to the country, and there appears to be a considerable diversity of opinion as to their origin. It is accepted, however, says Michael Terry, that when the military _ stations were created near Darwin, in i 1826, Timor buffalo were imported for domestic purposes. The earliest English settlers wh arrived to develop the country found the animals in considerable numbers and tried to tamé them for domestic uses. Most of them, hosvever, had be- come too wild for this, and so they were left alone, so far as the white man was concerned, for the next fifty Years. The climate and other condi- tiens, apparently, were ideal for their requirements; they multiplied in num: hers and increased in size till you can now shoot enormous specimens. It is estimated that there are at least 80,000 of them at large in the northern territory. Their horns— which have a spread up to ten feet from tip to tip—are as big as one's thigh at, the butt and taper to pencil points at the extremities. The hide, en inch thick, will turn an ordinary ‘bullet; the hunters use a .450 Martini with a short barrel. «With his formid- able equipment of horns”and hide and’ his powerful physique, it is easy 'to understand how the buffalo has been able not only to hold his own but to increase and multiply. The: black man with his spear ean do nothing against him, says Mr. Ter- ry, and so keeps at a respectful dis- tance; the dingo, or wild* dog, which bunts down domestic calves, dare not tackle him. Only a handful of pro- fessional hunters, in qliest of hides. make systematic war upon him. Remains of Columbus Columbus died May 20, 1506, ana was interred at Seville, Spain. In 1542 the body was exhumed and placed in the cathedral of San Dom- ingo. In 1795 or 1796, upon the ces- sion of San Domingo to France, the remains of Columbus were re-exhumed and transferred to the cathedral of Havana, Cuba. After the Spanish. American war, as the result of which Spain lost Cuba, the relics of Col- ambus were removed to Seville where they still remain. —Pathfinder. looked av grandmother —well,, | still even then FOR AND ABOUT WOMEN. DAILY THOUGHT. Beauty is the index of a larger fact than wisdom.—Oliver Wendell Holmes. —Dame fashion is a logical woman. Marjorie Howard, fashion editor of Harper’s Bazar, said so last night. She even explained this seeming par- adox by saying: “During the war—ten years ago now—duchesses and princesses were so busy with war work that they had no time to think of elaborate fash- ions, and no disposition to wear them. Now society is once more thinking in terms of luxury in its apparel. “Evening dresses can be as decora- tive and individual as is desired, but they must be worn in surroundings that set them off. With the return of trailing skirts, canopies will return also and Milady must use an auto- mobile to protect her frills and laces. Miss Howard arrived from Paris a few weeks ago to attend the fash- ion conference under the auspices of Harper’s Bazar at the Ritz Towers Oc- tober 9 and 10. She pointed out that afternoon dresses will not be more extreme this Winter than last, nor will they be much different. She went on. “Daytime styles have crystalized into what most women want. They are practical for sports wear and for the constant rushing about that most women do nowadays. This season there is a noticable return to the satin and velvet afternoon frock of black, heretofore neglected for the lazy sports outfit. ae “Mannish bobs are becoming ta- boo, especially with the new evening styles. The curly, feminine headdress is returning. At Poiret’s I saw one headdress inspired by that of the Em- press Josephine and another of Or- iental origin, made of flat, gilded feathers. “Jewels and accessories grow more important and more modern, ete. If a woman has a limited income she may buy one evening dress and many ac- cessories.” Miss Howard suggested the follow- ing as a practical wardrobe. “A tweed costume in brown, with fur trimmings and brown or tan | suede shoes and accessories to match. This costume will keep the modern { woman well dressed until 7 o’clock leach day no matter what happens. “A black broadcloth coat trimmed with caracul or Persian lamb after- noons. A black satin dress and a brilliant colored crepe one, which may be alternated according to one’s mood. “For evening wear as varied and extreme gowns as the purse will per- mit.” —DMen have long contended that women have small minds. If this be true, there are good reasons. ‘And considering the long years during which women have been entirely con- cerned with infinitely small matters, is remarkably intelligent. A girl born of working parents spends her entire life with her mind concentrated upon the drab, she may get an outside job for a few years and thus have shorter houxs, she is only looking after details. attend to the deadliest routine of the office work, and the sales girls have little to inspire them to brilliant thinking. effort to keep the home clean, hus- band and children fed, buttons sew- ed on, and stockings mended. A wo- man may have a fine mind but all its energies must be devoted to the garnishings of her few rooms and for this life-long labor she is paid noth- ing. When given money she is re- garded merely as an administrator and must put out her funds to the best advantage not for herself, but for her family. And the rich woman is hardly in better case. Her life is practically empty of real or interesting affairs. her servants, and acts in the capac- i ity of housekepper. If very rich and | entirely free from domestic worries, she is engaged in an endless round of paltry and boring social affairs. Morning musicales, luncheons, teas, bridge parties and dances. Say what you will about the nobil- ity of woman’s sphere in the home, does not tend to develop the mind. tains, and laundry and suits for the cleaners; this calling of plumbers and planning of meals and keeping linen in order and this futile effort to pay off social obligations gets tiresome. Most women are today either thralls of domesticity or parasites of wealth. They are smothered by lit- tle things. The wonder is that out of this deadly dullness woman has been able to advance at all. Let the man think on this before he criticizes. Would he have done any better under the circumstances? —Any painted wall.may be suc- cessfully washed, whether it is plain or decorated with some novel treat- ment. Stencils and Tiffany glazes are as easy to do as a plain wall finish. may also be wshed. The easiest way to wash a painted wall is to prepare a solution as fol- lows: Shave a cake of pure neutral (nonalkaline) white soap into a quart of boiling water. Dissolve about two ounces of glue in another quart of boiling water and mix the two liquids together. A little flour may be added to make a thicker solution, and a little sal- soda or washing poder to make a solution. This jellied cleaning liquid is applied with a soft sponge, work- ing from the bottom up. The wall is then wiped down with chamois. If the surface is quite soil- ed it will be easier to apply the solu- tion to a wall area with a kalsomine brush allowing it to stand two or three minutes to loosen the dirt. Then wash off with a clean sponge and a pail of clear water. —For Prune Pudding—Half pound or prunes stewed, with only sufficient water to cover them. Cook until soft, then press through a sieve. Beat the She manages her home, looks after | This incessant looking after the cur- | Wall-paper that has been varnished it seems to me that the modern type the | tedious, the uninteresting. Though Stenographers have to ; After marriage life is spent in an | but it can be infinitely ‘wearying and | their choice on November 6th. 1. Born and reared at County. 2. 3.. 4, tendent of largest Sunday 5. 6. 7. Stands foursquare on all 10. WHY? Andrew Curtin Thompson FOR GENERAL CENTRE Ten reasons why the people of Stormstown in Half Moon Valley, Centre Educated in Centre County my, and Pine Grove Mills Academy. Farmer, School teacher, and business man. Lifetime leader in church and community welfare. School in Centre County. Clean, capable and efficient. Progressive in thought, energetic in action. 8. Will serve no political master but his constituency. 9. Opposes centralization in government. Will represent all of Centre County. ASSEMBLY FOR COUNTY Centre County should make him Public Schools, Friends’ Acade- Superin- public problems. | ANDREW CURTIN THOMPSON X whites of two eggs light; add the prunes; sweeten. Bake 15 minutes in a moderate oven. These should be sent to the table as soon as cooked. —Get your job work done here. ——Everybody is glad that John Coolidge has a job, but the idea of providing him with a body guard at public expense is not unanimously approved. To the 5000 who daily become owners of the new Ford car | THE gervice obligation of the Ford Motor Company and its dealer organization is now growing at the rate of 5000 cars a day. It is to these new car owners that this message is addressed. The new Ford is a remark- ably fine car for one that costs so little. It is simple in design, constructed of the finest materials, and built to unusually close measure- ments, These are the reasons it performs so wonderfully. These are also the reasons its service requirements are so few and the up-keep cast so low. When you receive your new car, the dealer will ex- plain the simple liitle things that should be attended to at regular intervals to insure the best performance. He will also tell you something of his own facilities for do- ing this work promptly and at small cost. With the purchase of your car, you are entitled to Free Inspection Service by your dealer at 500, 1000 and 1500 miles. This service is due youn and we urge you to take full advantage of it. Proper care during this breaking-in period means a greatdeal to the life of your car. Included in the Free In- spection Service is a check- up of the battery, the generator charging rate, the distributor, the carburetor adjustment, lights, brakes, shock zYsorbers, tire infla- tion and steering gear. The engine oil is also changed and chassis lubricated, No charge whatever is made for labor or materials incidental to this inspection service, except where re- pairs are necessary because of accident, neglect, or mis- use. The labor of changing the engine oil and lubricat- ing the chassis is also free, although a charge is made for the new oil. We believe that when you see the good effects of this inspection you will continue to have it dome regularly throughout the life of your car, Wherever you live, you will find the Ford dealer very helpful in keeping Your car in good running order for many thousands of miles at a minimum of trouble and expense. He operates under close factory supervision and has been trained and equipped to do this work promptly, thorough- ly and economically. FORD MOTOR COMPANY Real Estate Transfers. The First National Bank of State College, Exec., to Charles L. Eshie- man, tract in Harris Twp.; $900. Frederick Jovanelly, et yx, to Mrs. Cora Eddington, tract in Rush Twp.; $600. H. E. Dunlap, Sheriff, to Mifflin county National Bank, tract in State College; $1200. First National Bank of State Col- lege, Exec., to Fred W. Hollobaugh, tract in Harris Twp.; $100. James Carter to John Henry Car- ter, et ux, tract in Decatur Twp., Clearfield County; $1. Emro Drapp, et ux, to Joseph Drapp, et ux, tract in Snow Shoe Twp.; $1. Joseph Drapp, et ux, to Emro Drapp, tract in Snow Shoe Twp.; $1. Andrew B. Struble, et al, to Robert E. Dengler, et ux, tract in State Col- lege; $9,000. Dowe W. Lowe, et ux, to Charles B. Sioel, et ux, tract in State College; John F. Harper, et ux, to Charles H. Nilson, tract in Rush Twp.; $1,100. Henry Rupp, et ux, to Earl C. Web- er, tract in Miles Twp.; $50. A. A. Pletcher, Atty in Fact., to C. M. Muffley, tract in Howard; $1,610. Milton Robb, et ux, to Cecil A. Walker, tract in Spring Twp.; $1. Philip H. Johnston, trustee, to D. A. Grove, tract in Boggs Twp.; $2,- 585. Employers This Interests You The Workman’s Compensation Law went into effect Jan. 1, 1916. It makes insurance compul- sory. We specialize in placing such insurance. We inspect Plants and recommend Accident Prevention Safe Guards which Reduce Insurance rates. It will be to your interest to consult us before placing your Insurance. : JOHN F. GRAY & SON. State College Bellefonte. Fine Job Printnig A SPECIALTY at the WATCHMAN OFFICE There is mo style of work, from the cheapest “Dodger” to the finest BOOK WORK that we can not do in the most sat- isfactory manner, and at Prices consistent with the class of work. Call on or communicate with this CHICHESTER S PILLS otis Aekager Drapes Pills in Red and Gold metallic box. sealed with Blue Ribbo: Take no other. Buy 4 Ask for Dry Cleaned? The only difference between a brand new suit and one that has been dry cleaned by us is the difference be- tween $1.75 and whatever you usually pay for a new suit. 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