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a m ^FIMO SCOFT VWTSON Most Notorious Woman Pirato VVTHEN the "damsel Maria" came W aboard the ship of Captain Cob ham, the noted pirate of the English channel, there were murmurs of discontent among the crew. But the freebooters soon quit their grumbling tor they found that Maria was a distinct addition to any aggregation of cutthroats. More than that, she was often friend in need for them. Discipline on Captain Cobham's ship was severe The slightest offense by any member the crew was sufficient to give him taste of the cat o'-nine-tails and Oaptaln Oobham was not famous for sparlag the rod. Bat time after time, Maria used her influence with the captain to get an ofTendlng sailor excused dereliction or his punishment popularity grew • ; ; the indebtedness of the railways are now before the Danger in Closed Garage An engine Idling in a closed garage «jf 10 by 20 feet will change the sir to the point of totality to three - - - • v; > - - v . ' . r-. •- : , Y' f i l ; • ! ' L" " ?<r " i t?v - m r-\ jkm much larger than they were ---- r, r~ World War, But the greatest increase of all has taken place in their taxes. In the fifteen years from 1911 to 1926 the total earnings of the railways in western territory increased 105%, their operating expenses 120%, and their taxes 286%* Their taxes in 1911 were $40,000,000, while in 1926 they were $154,000,000, or akaoU four times as great. The investment in wettehx Increased during these fifteen years from less than seven billion dollars to more than ten billion dollars, or 45%. This increase in investment was necessary to enable them to render the greatly enlarged and improved service that the public^ has required. In the last fifteen years the taxes of western railways increased relatively more than two and one-half times as much as their total earnings; more than two and a quarter times as much as their operating expenses; six and a quarter times as much as the investment of their properties. The stockholders **e the owners of the railways. For some years the taxes of the railway companies of the country have been larger than the dividends paid to their owners. Every tax payer is feeling the burden of in« creased taxes, which, of course, means in* creased cost of government. A return to more economical standards would help to brinf down the cost of living for everybody. If the present rate of increase continues long it is bound to have a depressing effect on industry# The railways will gladly co-operate with othef tai payers with a view of rendering any friendly assistance possible to those in authority, look* ing to a reduction of the tax burden. admiration, too, for among a Dana where cruelty was a virtue she demonstrated unusual capability for cold-blooded ferocity. Os occasion she plunged her own little dirk into the heart of a Liverpool captain whose ship had fallen a victim to tile pirates and on another It was her to have a captain and his two tied up to the windlass, whorolot thorn with hor First of Notable Men Bon Jonson. In the reign of Jamet I, was thp first poet laureate of Eng Hand; "-':7 Mtmte** Proud UoUm Thtmtto of West Vliflaia fc taal iaafrer Llberl Always frooana.** Principle* Supremo Nothing can bring you peace bat yourself. Nothing can brinu you peaei but the triumph of principles.--Em^K «on. ^ When Captain Cobham wished to rourged him on to continue his piracies, for she had set her heart upon buying her beautiful Mapleton hall, r Poole, where she had visions of ruling as a grand lady. At last, bowthe captain had made enough of a fortune to satisfy her and she agreed to his retirement. One final act of Maria's heart! essness preceded their retirement Cobham bad captured an Bast India merchantman and carried the crew aboard his ship 111 irons. Maria put poison In their food. "The dogs are crowding our ship," she told the captain. After Cobham and his Maria had bought an estate near Havre and settled down they kept a little pleasure yacht In a. private harbor on the estate. One day he and Maria went out on a fishing expedition and came upon brig becalmed near by. Oobham and bis crew went on board to visit the captain of the merchantman. When they saw evidences of a rich cargo tbe Old pirate spirit surged up in their hearts. Cobham shot the captain and Maria and his crew quickly disposed of the remainder. Although Cobham Settled down to a quiet life and became a magistrate, Maria could not endure such a life and she endod It With poison. (fe till. WMt«rn UaWa) Before--and After It was Mark Twain who said there Wert two occasions in a man's lift when he could not understand a woman. Before he marries her and afterwards.. Among the lovely remembrances which Christmas brings to fair woman, or if it falls to bring, registers disappointment for someone, are dainty garter sets and shoe-trees. Now that the short skirt vogue Is placing garters on display, there is a renewed enthusiasm for this item of feminine vaelty. Likewise one's shoes must look the prink of perfection these days, which makes shoe-trees a necessity to keep them in shape. The lovely little hand-made flowers which so adorn both garterB and shoe-trees, are veritable works of art. Flower Basket Book Ends If you up losing sle«p nights tryfhg to "thfnk up" the daintiest and loveliest of Christmas gifts for some winsome debutante or bride, here It Is--floweu-basket book ends. They ate all that esthetic femininity might wish for. Conjured of gold lace, stretched over colorful satin-covered basket forms, they are as substantial and practical as if of heavy bronze Those pretty posies which spill over the top are handmade of gay silk and eg fin wnd tinsel--very "Frenchj" 1 4tX Oh dear, there's Dorothy and Betty Jane, Phyllis and Sister May and mother and Aunt Mary and Cousin Eloise still on the Christmas list! It's an S. O. S. call sent out for gift suggestions. A hand-painted or handblocked scarf for each? The very thing! It's heaps of fun painting them one's self, out If one hasn't the leisure, the specialty Bhops and neckwear departments are featuring handpainted articles, at prices very reasonable. Squares and triangle shapes which yield to such nonchalant knotting about shoulders and throat compete with the oblong scarf. Velvet Handbag Vogue for the \All-American- Family Jin AB-Amrrlcti Clutow>». The whale family gathered for this happy day. Gifts ... light* on a heavily-laden Christmas tree •• • And a shiny, new All-American Six outside.*• The my gift for the AD-American family fct the family that appreciates American Ideals of motor ear beauty--that has American ideas of motor ear luxury.,. Gire them an All-American She this Christmas---and ft the Christmas the family has erer known I HEW LOW nacxst i-4ba $mst Conpm, $1045; Sport Roadster, $1975? tU45{ CabriaUt, $1145} Lmndau Sadan, fliU. #*. to $9t5. AO prion «c Jmctory. Bilhwri prim* the latest in handbags? Velvet if you please. So if you are contemplating making somebody happy at Ohristmastlde with the gift of a purse or hsindbag, let it be of velvet by all means. The types In this picture are the "last word" from Paris. Women are also making handsome velvet bags, sewing them into metal frames sold for this purpose. ( C>nwlKafr»fln ftuwlHl. McHENKT AUTO SAISS >4?' 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It means that the car has been gone over completely by expert mechanics, using genik ine parts for all replacements* Look for this tag--and buy with confidence* Hettermann Motor Sales t; Soldering Iron $2.75 If & B Percolator > $7.50 THERE'S no Christmas gift so welcome as a useful appliance, ~ "for the home. And there's nb" better place to get it than at youij Public Service store. * . 4, Come in now and see the many attractive values being offered in. eur big Christmas showing of lamps, toasters/ percolators and ether beautiful gilts. Fedelco Electric Heater $7.00 LSLH with detachable plu*. $9.00 »v Hotpointlron ^ $6.00 tA ,Any holiday gift you purchase iiere may be had now with a small initial payment, and the balance paid "Little by Little" in February. " Our Store will be open evenings until 9 o'clock _ commencing Dec. 14 W Simplex Heat Pad $7.50 Jz&l PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY. OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS . Hotpoint Toaster $640 101 Williams St., Crystal Lakf Telephone 280 1 Fedelco . 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