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By JOMN DICKINSON SHERMAN
ES Yi :
stoc) i
ever
sonaees Har
and Long Tom
Mabel Dunha
bly
Fennlm
rst representative
as
not
ore
per
America's fi novelist
le
of time
America
is still
parently
Yale
these
Wis one known fi
well
Europe
with ap
his as
is more—
reading his novels,
unabated
honoring her
latter days In wh
called tne Cooper room
ling Memoria! library.
er room wil housed
which tke university has
uired by gift from
Cooper of Cooperstown,
the
gusto,
famous son
at is to be
of the Ster-
In
memorablila,
lately
is
he
N. Y., grand-
son of novelist,
memorabilia inelude the man-
ts of the “Leatherstocking
“and other Conpet stories.
also of
marble
a great collection
letters to
family, Others form his corre
gpondence with such distinguis]
emporaries Sir Walter
Lafayette, Washington Irving
Morse,
these
These
useript
Tales
There are three diaries
a
traits and
of these
thor,
Some
¢
Of
are
his
rod]
cont ns
Samuel There
Is new otters,
ent
Cooper's
been kK private
expressed
| material
during the
liv-
in 1851.
jurling
were
i novels
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Hlustration &y /.CWyelh
“Hana scornfully
since he has
the Delaware
k wa Your
come back.”
HO kiliful., why
here?
Huron no ears?”
Uncas: "twice
prisoner has
gun that he
n will pever
ADAP ATS
been
heard
young
“lt
is one
“He followed n the teg f a
ing v and into s nat T
fly
he
inted
Ary
The
erchant
navy ‘of
he
ed and
farmer
per appar
on
nev
. a dull
of En ch he then
knew noth
Cooper tried
tonished the
Here he
about
men
about
story
ing.
once and ns
“The Spy.”
writing
tales that
recounted
He
again
world
Ww
at
ith
he was
the
had
fireplace.
country that
knew what
He drew
of many kinds
the old family
drew on the lovely
stretched away on every side. Two
Inter appeared “The Ploneers,”
in Leatherstocking first makes
pur acquaintance. The same year ap
peared “The Pilot.” In which
drew upon life as
it. There Hter:
maintain this
Pilot” is best
wr
Here
his best
on
years
which
had
experts
that
story
sen he
who
“The
ever
are ry
10 day
the sea
tten
is
in
“The
18. captured
forced to
miracles of
death
by
writing of
Last of
by the
run the
i
the Indian. It
Mohleans,
Hurons, has
gauntlet,
is from the
Une
heen
by
medinte
sanctuary
ngilit)
gra
and g
reaching a
ined temporary
small paint.
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to
to an
menti
alre
again
atten
thief
at n ir
santenc the cul
face, In def
and years,
struggled in
slowly
nreasls
ipreasiv
uttered these
words, § between
each
ely
prit rafsed
the oth
horror and pride
its lineaments ‘ He
arose to his and baring his bosom
looked steadily on the glittieing
knife was already upheld by his
inexorable judge An the weapon
passed slowly Into his heart he even
smiled, as If In Soy at having found
pated,
the feet
form of}
'
his
rank
rence to ors
Shame,
feet,
Keen
that
Loavily on his face at
rigld and unylelding
and fell
of the
And here Is a bit that shows Coop
er's style in his sea stories. The ex
cerpt is from “The Water-Witeh™ and
His person 1s now protected by Imme-
morial and sacred usage, until the
tribe In council has deliberated and
determined his fate. The excerpt:
“Delaware,” sald the old chief, “though
of a nation women, you have
proved yourself a man.
you food, but he who
Huron should become his friend
in peace till the morning sun,
our last words shall be spoken,
one of
when
of your companion; when they get
back, then will our wise men say
you, ‘Live or dle)”
Getting His Own Back
beautiful brigantine’s
Hell-Gate :
and es |
cape through
At such moments of intense anxiety,
human mind is wont to seek sup-
port ‘in piniona of others Not.
withstanding the increased velocity
and the critical condition of his own
(commander of the
cast a glance In
rtain the determination
“Skimmer of the Seas” (com-|
der of the privateer Water-Witch)
wells was already behind them,
the two currents were again |
the brigantine had iuffed up
entrance of the dangerous]
and now followed within two |
feet of the Coquette, dircctdy
wake The bold and manly-
looking mariner who econtrolled her}
stood between the knight-headas, just |
above the image of his pretended miss
tress, where he examingd tha foaming |
reefs, the whirling eddies, and the|
varying currents, with folded arms and |
a riveted eye
Brace up!”
the «
’ ow
‘ouuetie)
pasce
ns
ted
into the
wage
hundred
in her
pa
enld Ludlow, in the calm |
breakfast In
the company.
His conduct, though nigh unbear-
able, was put up with for some time,
This Immediately drew forth the
“Which end of the fork do you re-
fer to?”
Ancient Tobacco Shop
The oldest “Segar” shop In London
is said to be 140 Fleet street. The
and remarked in a volce of intended
humor, “Is this pig?”
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the fire of London, but the tobacco
and snuff business was not estab
lished until. 1700 by Mr, Hoare. Since
then it has changed hands only twice,
sor : The Deersizyer®
(Charies Scribhers Sons)
“Luft!” called t the
juickly as show that
movements of the rulser f
The ahip came closer 1 the
the sudden bend in the
longer permli 3 her 1t
Skir er, so
he took the
r bis guide
wind, but
sirean no
in a
nm
to
0
aleer
caliet
“Here
bows
ne
Hard
eame In
iy ¥
ward
with
To
ton
her
Laff, upon
again
Let
for
yards
down your
es
shes thr
and aft-—away
a will, men!”
deep ton
ur in
e of today
many shaortcor
Thackeray
U'neas
with
Cooper a8 ato
Just
f.enther
of
the tast
show
same ranked
others
of
tls
and
the
Coop
men host
Hugo ranked them above =
1 Conrad are amo
nn{
have §
ing. Balzac
many mid tribute to Coop
who
wre was this other thing aboot
No
lived,
when he
And the
Tames Fenthinore
Ameriens
learned
{‘onper Minra
En
went
His
iments
ardent ever as
rope quickly
abroad to
enjoy his popul
controversies
arity
two out
kept
and “The
before Cooper was
trilogy sufficient to
any writer Yet he
years he produced
32 povels, Some of them were mere
preachments, written in the heat of
his many controversies nt home and
abroad : some were not worth while
Yet when he died of a dropsy in his
prime he was the unquestioned chief
of American novelists, with a public
“Ploneers,”
“The Spy.”
nll
thirty-five,
make the
went on and in
yr
written
are a
fume of
29
Petersburg.
a ———————. S———
In this shop are snuff tubs polished
being mixed. Doctor Johnson used to
call Here on hig way to the Cheshire
Cheese, The tub on which he sat is
pointed out to visitors.
"Hunt Is On
Mra. Newed--Before we were Intro
duced 1 longed to speak.
Mr. Nowed-—And since we were
married you speak too long. —8ydne)y
Bulletin,
add sEvening
Bairy Tale &
©
ary Grahams iy
Bonner Js 1
BRAVRIGHT BY BW ITETRT WEIS PAPER
- pre re ————————
A HARD JOB
In
ents
the of Reven-Saw
the places of
children, and the
children were tak-
ing the places of
the parents,
For instance
Httle Billy Ma-
hon was the
make-belleve den-
tist, and
treating
Fenwle
since
town
were taking the
he wns
Daddy
k who,
changing
places with
had
hoy.
You may
how
£on,
u
der
char
hay
but
was
nnn
Dr. Billy Repeat.
1 4 » < w
Leven lw
such an un
could happen
sual thing
been
Doctor
own
gen
as
ists would have kept
after d
you
letive the
1 would.
and all of
cOottor
An
that,
in the
ounce
vention you
know.”
He waved grand ma
Joined his parent
a and
in
inner,
ick in three
teeth weren't strong Doctor
who
It
to look
it to Parent Sall
1d to this
agre weed
v1 she
would atten
was so important, she
childs
of
Fithe!
fler a
In
n
teeth
the
front dentist's office
net Parent Milton.
“My dear,” sald Parent
Parent Sally, "1
they
Ethel Milton
haven't seen you
you this eve
#} Natalle for a
to tell
‘OIE Over
I've so much
hellove
Fen-
pecially
had been
rent
and
80 re
iidren for
ting ap
Parent
t the
glove 80
too iate,
Natalle
oatmeal
it
all
the
put
fo
n the
he
in
would
ready
morning
Most
wearily
“We Can Have
Some Fun"
nights now,
went to
were
the new parents,
bed after all
chores
one-time parents «who were now pre
be their children,
see what it was like,
tending to
would all
But tonight they were going out.
80 there would be pillow fights
Plenty of them!
Riddles
Wha is the correct
nto mince-pie?
Your teeth.
thing to au’
. * 9
How many sides are there tv a
Two! The outside and the inside,
» * *
What is it that smells most ~t a
Christmas dinner?
The nose,
Which toe never has a corn?
Mistletoe.
" 4% @
V,W, X,Y, and Z were Invited
to a Christmas party, what time word
they arrive?
Just after T (tea).
Confident of Invitation
Mother had forbidden Jane and ROY
to visit the neighbors without first
being Invited, and then they must ask
mother's permission,
One day Jane rushed excitedly into
the house and asked If she might go
aver to Mrs, Smith's,
“Id she Invite you?’ mother In-
quired.
“No,” replied Jane, confidentially,
hut she's out In the yard and 1 fink
she's golng to™
It U.
Velvet, Chiffon,
Satin and Crepe
for Milady’s Apparel
This Season.
It is
gots, moet:
that although
and
the sf
of social
infroduced
noticenhie vel.
brocades
hiffons dd artorial
it any
ne
files
rat hie
H
wer
i 1
img
frocks for mid
wenr or to
serve as the
sf gonithe the
of
and
shion w
a rm wardrobe reflect
dail
chif.
reasing fashion Importance
eate si ning crepes
and luces, states a fi
n the
Among
vet Is
Kansas Clty Star
the interesting gowns of vel.
of rich shade
molded bod!
the than
Gold Inme shot
one made a
cut with
full
the
and
It
in
Ce
longer In hack
with red makes
wy TTS
Thigt™!
Yr
and Uneven Hemline,
tures of Red Velvet Frock.
ifs
of colored velvets with edges
ink and rose In
coral tone are very smart
Lantern, Melon, Balloon
Sleeves Are in Fashion
Sleeves this season have come in for.
much more attention than for years
The lantern sleeve,
and the balloon sleeve, are three va
ried interpretations of the new mode
which declares itself in favor of full
ness at or below the elbows. A num
ber flare widely at the wrist and re-
peat the movement that is such a
distinguishing characteristic of the
costumes of this season,
It is quite noticeable that In the
latest models brought out for mid
season wear the full sleeve Inspired
by the sleeves of a peasant dress Is
frequently exploited. Us wider look
at the wrists is emphasized by touches
of embroidery or bands of contrasting
colors.
Fur-Topped Hats
Instead of being fur tipped, the new
hats are fur topped. The latest trend
toque, the lower part of the crown
which is trimmed with satin ribbon of
a sharply contrasting shade, while the
top of the crown is formed of fur. Ko-
linsky is frequently used for" the pur
pose, The hat gives alinost the im-
pression of a wide bandeau wound
about the head with the hair showing
above It
Evening Frocks of Silver Lace
Silver tissue combined with wide
flounces of silver lace fashion the
most enchanting dance frocks for the
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debutante and her younger sister.
Charming Sports Frock
to Be in Spring Mode
61 Bb Tnér maw
ce hala sian siti
uainty sports frock is designed
it is an advance Im
port-—a smart ilored frock of laven
der with plaited skirt,
This SLoris
spring wear
=
ie
for
flannel,
Bronze Shoes Coming In;
re Made | in All Shapes
Nes. or
¢ buckles
shoes, They are
ng the buckle
gether and may
are to he worn
fastened or
and its
be ea
A shoe novelty
slipper
of
gray
1
art
fawn and
on ships
the war.
nt was practiced
and heavy artillery duris
ng
Fashionable Ways of
Wearing the Flowers
{ash
1 0
tl
we flowers
There
ways of
are now various
ionable
wearing Take
your choice:
The
match
the
Roses
huge fi
the frock,
shoulder
OWers,
which
still
usually
are Worn near
are exiremely popular In
Pariz and a favorite position is direct-
ly at the center front clesing of the
rounded neck. A real new idea is to
wear a flower in the fur cuff of the
coat.
With the deep V-decolletage at
back of the corsage the bouquet ap
pears where the V ends. A cluster of
roses is often worn at the back a lit
tle below the V opening. If there ix
a band strap, the flower Is worn on
the strap at the back of the neck
———
the
Corsets and Brassieres
Refusing to be separated,
and brassieres have sworn such
eternal attachment that they have be
come united in the new “corsele”
a garment of elastic and broche, which
takes the place of both and gives a
far more slender line.
coreets
Capes to Be Smart
Capes ure growing in popularity,
both as a trimming for coats and as
separate garments, Often they are
gorgeously lined.
The Sash Returns
The sash is of increasing Impor
tance, and is frequently the point at
which the trimming and color of a
frock Is concentrated.