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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-10-09
CHAPTER VII.

DASA
Bad news travels fast. Captain Charl-
ton at Fort Laramie was stunned by
the tidings flashed to him by telegraph
from Red Cloud. Despite the array Of
damaging evidence, he could not bring
himself to believe that Fred Waller was
= thief, but he as sore at heart when
he thought of the misery and sorrow
the news must bring to the dear ones
at his army home, above all to the
proud old sergeant, whose life seemed
almost bound up in the boy.
Well knowing that it could only be
day or two before the story would make
its way to the posts along the railroad
snd would reach Sanders, doubtless in
q more exaggerated form, the captain
decided to warn his wife at once, and
by the stage leaving that very night a
letter went in to Cheyenne, and thence
by train over the great "divide" Of the
Rockies to Fort Sanders, giving to Mrs.
Charlton all particulars thus far re-
ceived, but charging her to say nothing
until further tidings.
II cannot believe it. wrote he, land
am going at once to join the troop and
make full investigation. Meantime l
have written by the same mail to Major
Edwards, who commands at Sidney
barracks, to make every effort to trace
the boy should he have come south of
the Platte, and you must DO sure to
see, when the news reaches Sanders,
that the sergeant is assured of my dis
belief in the whole story. and Of my
determination that Fred shall have JUS
tioe done him. It will be several days
before you can hear from me again"
And the news reached Sanders. as he
feared, all too coon. Telegraph offices
"leaked" on the frontier in those days.
The operators at the military stations
were all enlisted men, who were not
bound by the regulations Of the West
ern Union, and who could not keep to
themselves every item of personal in
terest The Sidney Office wired mysteri
ous inquiries to Sanders; Sanders in
sisted on knowing what it meant, and
presently Laramie, Sanders, Sidney,
Russell, Red Cloud and even Chug
Water were clicking away in confden-
tial discussion over the extraordinary
theft and fight. And Mrs. Charlton's
letter came none too early to save old
Waller from despair, 1t was a woman,
Cabling laundress, who first told
him of the rumor, and Mrs. Charlton
saw him Fastening to the telegraph
office Just as she had finished reading
the letter.
"Mr. Nelson, quickl' she called to
young officer just passing the gate
"Stop Sergeant Waller at once. Don't
let him 90 to the Office. Make him
come here to me- He will hear and
obey you.
And Mr.. Nelson touched his cap,
leaped lightly across the acequia, and his
powerful young voice was heard thun-
dering Sergeant Waller!" in peremp-
tory tones across the parade. Sergeant
Waller!" echoed half dozen voices as
the loungers on barrack porches took up
the cry, "Lieutennt Nelson wants you'll!
And the soldier instinct prevailed. The
old man turned and hastened toward
the officers quarters.
What is it, Mrs. Charlton?" asked
Nelson HAS there been another fight!
Is Fred killed? 1t will break the old
man heart.
"Oh. Mr. Nelson, | can't tell you
about it yeti" she almost walled.
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p@ A woman who was travelling
alone, not long ago, wandered one
evening into a hotel parlor. A pretty
young girl at once rushed toward her,
and breathlessly asked what time it
was. Somewhat astonished, the wo-
man glanced at the big mantle-clock,
and repeated the hour. "Oh, thank
you," said the stranger, but without
any signs of going away. 81 suppose
you think it queer my asking that"
she burst out, moment later; "but,
to tell the truth, I didn't want to know
the time at all ; I just had to speak to
somebody. You see, I'm on my we'd
ding trip, and for a whole week [
haven't spoken to a soul but my hus-
band. Why, I've hardly heard the
sound of anyone's voice but his. 1t
was really a question of my speaking
to someone or going wild"
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technical features. If confirmed be-
lever could see the line of storms for
September as shown by the records of
16 years, and observe how smooth
and straight it runs over all the dates
he is accustomed to connect with fur
ious rain storms, he might be induced
to pack this theory away with the
practice of bleeding patients suffering
from weakness and refusing ice to
those down with fever.
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"There's bad news, and I'm afraid the
old man has heard it. Stay here near
me moment, can you? Oh, look at his
face, look at his facel He has heard.
White, livid, trembling from head to
foot, the old soldier hurriedtoward the
young officer and dumbly raised his
hand in the mechanical salute.
"It is Mrs. Charlton who wants you,
sergeant" said Mr.. Nelson kinG-J
"Go to her" And without word the
veteran passed in at the gate.
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eS- Speak of mems virtues, says a
Chinese moralist, as if they were your
own, and of their vice as if you were
liable to their punishment.
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g9- Russian peasants eat sunfower
seeds in large quantities. You can
hardly find man who has not some
sunflower seeds in his pocket.
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R@ The term "Powers" is under
stood to include the six principals ma
tions of Europe. They are at present
Great Britain, France, Germany, Rus
sia, Austria and Italy.
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bad toothache and asking for little
ohloroform, and gave it to him. E"
II never wrote such note, Sir, and
never sent him on such q message"
aaid Graham,
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blowing you," cried Mr.. Willard.
mo sir, papa |; I saw the money !"
II will declare, how unfortunate we
were in not taking in that old man.
1t is Just that Blake fellows luck"
"No it is not it is his sympathizing
heart" said Mrs. Willard.
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HaipdPessing.

Many women who exercise the greatest
care in the selection of their toilettes pay
little attention to the becoming arrange
ment of their hair. To be sure, 1t may be
neatly coiled, waved and done up COM
pactly. but many never realize how hand
some or pretty they are until they have
had their hair properly dressed.
If one can afford a maid who under
stands the handling of her locks so much
the better, but if not hairdresser should
not be regarded as an extravagance.
wealthy matron here so little compre-
hends what might be done with her
tresses that on special occasions her head
has the appearance of cake covered with
a nice smooth chocolate ice berg. Now
those who really can dress their hair prop
erly are few and far between, and abso-
iutely nothing is more important than
that our locks should be carefully and
artistically handled, and again the woman
who would be noted for her chic and style
does not foolishly follow any one particu-
lar mode. She studies thoughtfully her
face and considers whether her face can
be improved by few soft curls, or
whether pompad our roll is best. Neither
does my lady stop here. She most care
fnlv notes the tout ensem bic. All of us
have at times been forced to smile at the
woman with very small head placed on
a long aad slender throat who screws
every hair tightly away; and, again,
equally badly does the short, plump, al
most neckless woman look who has every
hair crimped so that her head is out of all
proportion.
Again and again have I heard wonder
expressed that Miss Smith should be such
a belle and her cousin, who is so much
more beautiful, is not Now, do not in
tend to infer that Miss Smiths belleshlp
is due to the fact that her hair is always
so exquisitely dressed-not at all-but in
every detail she takes the same intelligent
care and makes the most of every good
point and would be admired anywhere.
Suggestions for arranging the hair are
not easy to write or give verbally, but |
have been so fortunate as TO procure the
excellent and becoming styles here illus
trated. which emanate from one OF the
hest and most exclusive hairdresser's S
salons in Europe, and will be the fashion
during this entire winter
1le DrSL 1lluSLIdtlO1 OOcS ipb Icduli .
that the hair should be very luxuriant,
for the two bowlike loops consume but
little and may be made to match the hair,
if necessary The Prince OF Wales plume
at the side is decidedly chic.
Number 9 is considered to be modifi.
cation of the mode worn in 1880, but so
great is the modification that l was quite
surprised TO learn that such was the case.
The quaint bow OF hair arranged high OH
the head is said to recall the time of our
grandmothers. Very modern are the
roses. and The way in which they are
placed is most charmingly becoming to
many faces
The third is certainly decorative and
becoming and the winglike arraD cement
of the ribbons quite original.
For bright AMI charming debutante
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ing toque, the crown being OF gold-em-
broidered white satin, the brim of black
velvet, and at the side are two fine black
Prince of Wales plumes.
The ponnets were chic-one all in tones
of blue was quite charming when donIed
by a snowy-haired matron, as was like
wise another in a rich creamy yellow vel
vet. Two cone-shape arrangements of the
velvet were very new; one came at each
side. In truth, it was very Frenchy, and
that is saying good deal.
At another well-known store my tempta-
tions were numerous, for there were the
handsomest great black picture mats
have seen for many moons, and a dear
toque that was made of hairy brownish
cloth velvet, nallheads OF cut et-black
feathers, and three crimson roses.
The crinkled crown was of tie cloth and
on it, radiating from a common center,
were the lines of nailheads. The brown
velvet brim was softly crlnkled. At one
side were tucked the red roses, and the
heads of jet.
A medium-sized black hat was com posed
of sort of satin braid half an inch wide,
and quaint furry looking braid. The
short brim turned up at the side and back
most effectively, and at the left side were
two short and handsome ostrich feathers,
one white the other black. Round the
crown, which was a low one, was new
black and white fabric.
An evening bonnet made almost en-
tirely of Indian mbroidery had next the
hair crimp fold of white velvet and at
the side short white feather. The prin-
cipal cclors in the ieweled embroidery
were green, gold and ruby.
On my tour of inspection l saw a rather
stylish toque made with all entire crown
Of Jet nailheads, one overlapping the other,
a soft greenish velvet formed the brim and
three black plumes were well arranged at
the side.
Everywhere the castor shades are in
evidence as we'll as mouse color. Heavy
feathers made up in fat wing-like trim
mlngs are to be seen.
All varieties of shades are obtainabe in
felts. Some are being made up in bright
hues, relieved by black velvet trimmings
and black feathers. Cog and owl feathers
are extensively employed. As many felts
are to be seen with low crowns as those
with high ones and they will be generally
worn with taller gowns.
Many of the hats from the very best
houses have an overcrowded appearance,
for the feathers are SO piled on them. One
of black velvet, from Virot, has an ar
rangement of plumes exactly like an In
dian chiefs headdress.
Women with short necks should avoid
overturned chapeaux or those having in
any way heavy appearance.
The drawn tucking work and gathering
is new and appears on many of the latest
creations. and certainly it is pretty.
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Hptistic Tables.

Nowhere in the world are tables set with
greater taste than in America, for even
the most hum Bile board is rendered attract
i've by few fresh flowers. Those who
can afford not only the finest damask but
cloths of rich lace or guipure as well
gladly lavish their money on them. and
1 could not help feeling somewhat
amused when friend informed me that
really guipure cloth was an economy in
the end, as it could be used over silks of
different coIors. However, OF greater in
terest to most are the cloths OF spotless
linen, on which may be gracefully ar
ranged wide satin ribbon, Tor exam Pile.
Very successful would be q green and
white dinner, the centerpiece of feathery
ferns or maidenhai-, from which radiate
broad green Iibbons, four of which ter
inmate at the edge of the table in either
rosettes or bows.
The ices, the icings and the cassettes
may all be of the same hue. The lamp
shades, however, had best be of another
tone. so unbecoming Is a green light.
White and gold tables have been tried
by many hostesses with the happiest re-
suits, especially when great clusters of
yellow roses nave DeeH useo; puG PINK
has always been the favorite color, espe-
peciallv for de butaute luncheons.
also know that striking brunette gave
a stunning crimson luncheon, and a corn
flower blue one was likewise great sue
cess.
Last winter New York de butante gave
a white luncheon, at which every one of
the courses was white and all the guests
we're atiired in white. So exquisitely was
this idea carried out that many tried to
initiate it with poor success.
If you have any desire to entertain sue
cessfully first see 10 it that your linen
closet is well supplied. Then acquire as
much cut glass, silver and beautiful china
as you can afford.
Happily most people. are aware of the
fact that silver must he properly cleaned,
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AN ACTRESS TURNED BLACK.
She Had Been UnknoWingIy
Using a Dangerous
C0-ro+;o
Cosmetic.

To go in bathing and 10 come out black.
To use cosmetics and to be sorry for hav-
ing done so.
These were two recent experiences of
one Of the most noted of Mexican actresses.
The lady is now uncertain which to for
swear, the bath or the cosmetic. She is
tremendously fond of the bath and at
least gently devoted to the cosmetic.
The trouble occurred at one of the
famous watering resorts of Old Mexico.
Senorita Blanc had gone thither for her
vacation and for her health's sake. To-
ward the fag end of the dramatic season
she had always had trouble in maintai n
ing the purity and beauty OF her Castilian
complexion and like some others OF her
profession had fallen into the habit of
putting on a new one where she could
not preserve the original.
Instead of taking her "plunge" immedi-
atelv after arising, as was her general
custom, she postponed it on one occasion
until later in the day. Then she went in
gayly, dived like a mermaid, came to the
surface, shook the water from her face,
swan around for awhile and suddenly
observed that people in the tank were
smiling ct her.
She smiled to keep the observers COM
pany, but at that they only smiled the
harder. Then she grew anxious, and
reached for her hair to see if it had fallen
from its cover. The smiles of the audience
broadened, and many people began 10 look
away for the fear of embarrassing the act
ress. The latter was just beginning to lose
her temper when fellow WINNER, a man
who subsequently wondered a. and re-
gretted his hardihood, approached her and
spoke something in low voice. The
woman gave quick glance at her arms
and hands, shrieked: You wretch" and
rushed out of the bath.
Once in her uressing-room, she seized a
mirror as she might have seized a villain
in the play, and gave one look into it.
Then she tainted. From head TO foot,
wherever the limbs prolruded from the
swimming suit, she was as black as an
African.
How long before she recovered the act
ress does not know, but as quickly as she
could she called for bellboy. When the
latter approached the door the actress ex.
claimed:
Run for physician, quick quick!
What more natural, then, than that the
office force should seek 10 discover what
troubled the noted actress2 They knock ed
at her door. There was no answer. They
knocked again. Senorita had surmised
the personnel of the party and declined
to respond.
At that she heard remarks about how
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i'll she must be, and that perhaps she had
tainted or she was dying. Then one of
the men whose voice she recognized to De
that OF the proprietor Of the baths pro-
posed forcing the door.
I'll kill the first man that touches that
door, she cried. Happily in a short time
:he physician appeared. He emerged
presently with a smile on his face, fol-
lowed by the senorita, closely yelled.
OF course it was a case of professional
secrecy, but somehow the incident was
one too many for the physician. Later,
he entered the hotel, sat down in a chair
and laughed loud and long Then he
called his friends around and explained.
The actress had been using complexion
creme which contains strong solution of
zinc. When she went into the sulphur
batn the zinc turned black. "Senors,"
said the doctor, II tell you this for the
good of your wives. Advise them not to
bathe when they are using cosmetics or
not to use cosmetics when they are
bathing. Perhaps sometime the sudden
complexion would be permanent
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the fourth style appears to have been in
tended, for lovely are the puffs and the
graceful coil.
Make a study of these sketches and you
will find them of use whenever yon have
your hair dressed. and even when you
yourself attempt its manipulation.
Matrons poorly supplied with hair may
order quite the newest and prettiest of
toupee made of naturally curly hair,
mounted on single hair lace, so as not
to overhead the scalp. When deity
pinned in place it positively cannot be
distinguished from the wearer's own
locks and enables her TO look we'll in the
wettest and most clustering days.
Those requiring to BE- more extensively
supplied should remember when ordering
wigs that nature knows more about what
colored hair will suit their compilations
than they do, and if the best results are
sought the hair you have left will be
matched. Never fancy youthful front
or wig Of bright and lighter hair than
vour own will serve to take single year
from your age. On the contrary, it will
add few, emphasize every wrinkle, and
most likely deaden any pretty color you
may still possess.
The dainty woman feels real pleasure
in the selection of the newest and choicest
tortoise shell pins and pretty adornment
for her hal, as cheap pins and tawdry
feathers and flowers are simply abomina-
tions when used in such way.
Give more than a passing glance always
at your eyebrows. A little vaseline rubbed
into them every night on retiring will
make them thicker and darker, and they
should always be brushed up or down, as
the case may be, so as to be as becoming
hln
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but | know of one matron who is the for
tunate possessor of some unusually hand
some old family silver, which she uses on
all festive occasions, but which she posi-
lively refuses to have polished, evidently
imagining that it looks more ancient in
its discolored condition.
have been informed that glass should
never be washed in soapy water. Instead
a little ammonia must be used and saw
dust is said to dry cut glass perfectly.
The latest cassettes are to he obtained
in wonderful variety and in almost
every shade and color. This is good
news for housekeepers.
The candle-shades now being made of
alternate frills of lace and ribbon are said
to be quite charming. MARCELLA.
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troduced lace stitches jour. Panels and
fronts are 10 be much worn, and when
ever possible should be edged with cas-
cades of lace, which add so greatly to
their beauty. Therefore have any tne
lace you may possess put in good order
as you will require it all this winter, as
lace appesrs on almost every handsome
dress.
The panels and front breadth are to be
worn distinct from the rest of the gown,
not only on evening oresses, but on morn
ing ones as well.
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stately. 1t is large. -brimmed. low
crowned of the most exquisite pearl-gray
felt. Mind, the low crown is wide, soft
puff of heliotrope silk velvet and this
puff as we'll as the brim, both outside and
in, is yelled with a fine black lace. In the
center of the crown is large, lovely oval
ornament, from which point are arranged
on either side three beautiful black ostrich
plumes that lie quite fat and rest on the
bIim.
At the same place l noted quite fetch
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WHAT YOU SHOULD WEAR
TO BE STYLISHLY GOWNED

II you desire to adopt mode that vii
oe extremely common straightway invest
In Russian blouse, for such will be worn
by the thousands. This garment seems to
impress some with the idea that it can
easily be made, hut in reality it is most
difficult to cut ana fit properly, and only
the most experienced dressmakers ar.
able 10 evolve thoroughly success fuI
piece OF work. but its appearance is GER
tainly deceptive.
The welI-gowned, properly turned out
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for il is no more so than any other de.
sign, as the lining must fit JUST as closely,
and while a slightly bloused bodice may
suit some such figures the b oused effect
both back ana front is to be carefully
avoided.
The fashions are slowly arriving and
about the middle CT next month we will
know more definitely what modes have
been accepted by The Parisians and our
Eastern sisters, but this season several Of
our m.lliners are 10 be omplimented on
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Some Novelties.

Ribbon embroidery is being applied
successfully to skirt-fronts, on which are
wrought minute floral sprays, as well as
many delicate Louis XIV and XVI pat
terms. Speaking of fronts reminds me that
those of chiffon are worked all over with
lace braid in dainty designs, interspersed
with diamonds, and in the pattern are in
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The Theater Hat.

In P aris Vogue dmits that the French
press has conquered. What surprised
me was the fact that the hats were much
the sans in price as last year, in spite OF
the fact that the duty on such importa-
tons is so very considera bic. New models
will continue to come out for some time
yet. and l will keep my readers well in
formei concerning the latest novelties.
and will discuss at length concerning sew
erat next week
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THE LATEST PICTURE HAT.

their selections CT bonnets. toques and hats.
The importations are charming, as we de-
clare each year. The great New York
miliners are well represented as well as
Virot, Reboux. Josse and many others.
Positively | was enthusiastic over one of
Reboux's chapeaux, which would have
been quite out of the question for me to
wear, as the owner should be tall and
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He Returned Thanks.

A colonel who was much addicted to
travelling once reached home when the
house was full of his sons guests and
STAYED to dinner.
One of the company, notorious drawer
OF the long bow. tod a story of his being
off the Cape of Good Hope, in an India
man, when floating object was discov-
cred which proved to be a cask, whereon
man was seated clinging to a small staff
in the bunghole.
Come on board? ?' retorted the ocean
waif when hailed. mo, thank you. I'm
very comfortable here. l am bound for
the cape Can take letters there for your
Don't bother about me. I'm all right"
Then, amid the silence which followed
this incredible yarn. Colonel G. arose and
gravely addressed the narrator.
Sir" said he, ''for years 1 have been
trying TO find some one belonging to that
ship to return thanks for the great cour-
tesy shown to me on that occasion. At
last l am enabled to do so, sir-I was the
man on the cask P'-Spare Moments.
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woman, unless she can afford many toll
cites, Will certainly not include Russian
blouse in her wardrobe, for as I have fre-
quently stated, any style that is generally
adopted is common, and therefore no
longer smart.
10 be assured that a blouse will suit her
particularly well because so comfortable,