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The Republican journal., 1898-10-13

George B. True of Los Angeles Calf,
died Sept. 9th, at the age of 81 years He
was a native of Searsmont and lived there
more than half a century, following the oc-
cupation of shoe-making. A few years ago
he Went to Los Angeles and continued in
the same business there. Of the family of
eleven but one now remains, his sister, Eliz-
abeth True of Searsmont. He never mar
ried. Through his long life in Searsmont
he Won and retained the respect of all who
knew him, and his death will cause true
mourning among his many friends
Evening star., 1898-11-05

side and Maud Lindsay on the other, That
the young earl was by no means insensible
70 oeauty, Shoito knew, and he remem-
pereo the words OF his own father when
ne had asked to be allowed TO accompany
MN on MS Flanders mare, that such at
.enaahce was not seenfy when man was
going Occurring.
As is always the case a thousand c,r.-
cumstances contributed to his iIl-humor as
soon as the eye of jealousy began 20 view
everything In the light of prepossession.
Shoito awaked the cellarer out of his crib
who presently, with snorts of ill-humor
snd much jingling of steel keys drew half
q tankard from keg of spirit in the cell
lar on the dungeon floor. and handed it
eruGgfngly to the captain of the guard.
The Frenchman wants it, does hee'' he
growled Had the messenger been old
ltandless Jock. I had known down whose
scottish throat it had gone; but this one is
surely TOO young for such tricks. See that
you spill it not by the way, Master Shol-
10. ne called out after him, as that youth
look his way up to the chamber of the am
bassador of France.
At the shut portal he paused and knocked
His hand was on the pin to enter with the
tankard. as was the custom But the door
opened no more than an inch or two. and
the dark face of the cropped servitor ap-
peared in tho crevice.
In a moment, SIR" he began. and again
disappear within, while a strong animal
odor disengaged Itself almost like some
thing tangible from the chinks of the door
way.
Sholto stood in astonishment with the
eau-de-vie i'll his hand, till presently it was
opened again very quickly. The form of
the servttor was seen, and with swift
edging motion he came cut. drawing the
door behind him as before. He held a bar
OF iron in his hand like the fastening OF
window. and little breath of heat told the
smiths son that though black. 1t was still
warm from the fire.
Take this iron." he said abruptly, land
bring 1t to me heated. 1 am finishing a lit
tie device which his excellency needs for
the combat of the morrow.
The captain of the guard was nettlej at
the mans tone; also he desired much to
know what his master was doing the
floor above.
Heat 1t at your own nose. fellow" lie
said rIdely. Il am captain of the castle
guard. and must attend to my own husi-
hess. Take the spirit out of my hand
The swacthy bullet-headed man glared
at him with eyes like burning Goals, but
Sholto cared no jot for his anger. Forth
with he turned his back upon him, glad at
heart to have found some one to quarrel
with. and hoping that the man might prove
courageous and challenge him to fight on
the morrow
But the man only replied 81 am Henriot,
servant of the mareshal. l bid you remem-
ber that 1 shall make you live to regret
these words
ITO be continued)
Evening star., 1898-11-05
0R.CrockeH.
AOTe-oe or reuc eAocos.
, Sre 5rloNcT ..~sL.rca rs-e. os-or .,art.,
copHonI seae q sa.eadeserH

calm. and kept his humorsome gray eyes
hXed shrewdly on the earl
Aye he said, 'ft is, indeed more fitting
that ShoFo. my son, should ride behind my
lord of Douglas than stiff old Malise upon
his Flanders mare"
The earl blushed little, for he remem-
hered how the armorer had offered to ride
behind him after he had shod Black Darn
away at the Carlinwark. He went on some
what hastily.
Il have resolved to make your son Sholto
officer of the castle guard. 1t is, perhaps
Cver-responsible- a post for so young a
man. yet l myself am younger and have
heavier burdens. Also LandleSs jock is
growing old and stiff and will not bear to
he spoken to. For my fathers sake 1 can
not be severe with him. He will die in his
charge if he will, but on Douglasiale and
not at rhrieve. But l would have your
son do my bidding without question, which
is more than his father ever did before
him."
Il can answer for Sholto," said Malise
MacKim. He Is afraid of nothing, save,
Evening star., 1898-11-05

is made in princess share. with a LOOSE
front and tablier decorated with applidued
nenf de lis OF pale mauve and green plaid
taffeta, edged with very fine fancy braid
OF a dark" shade of lavender.
Among the choicest dress goods of the
season must be mentioned a heavy ribbeI
goods OF silk and wool. reese mbling the
ever fashionable poplin Ribbed effects I'm
silks, ike ottoman and bengaline. will be
made into elegant gowns for street or in
uoor wear. as their wonderful variety of
colors and shades adapts them to any use
Nray'Whlte and purple. witn their kindred
SHADES OF mauve. violet and lavender are
the prevailing colors, with a dash OF red
row and then in the shape Of red jacket,
cape or hat.
Mauve and rose form = dainty con,bina-
ton Tor evening gowns and millinery IL
shows of particularly well in a dinner
gown OF mauve tulle over a foundation of
fose-cplored satin. The skirt is mado In
apron form with a full wide ruffie of the
same material. The latter is edged with a
number OF alternate rows OF shirred mauve
oaby ribbon and tiny ruchings of roscoe
oreh mousseline de Sole The decoileta
blouse. as well as the tight anron Of tho
skirt Is covered with tiny rosettes OF
the rose-colored mousseline each bearing
briiliant rhinestone cente-. The de-
coliete is edged with a pIeatei rutfla of
mauve tulle, edged with rose-colorad
ruching. Full rleated ruffies also form tho
shoulder covering
The princess robe. with it's long. dignifea
lite model Of a long cloak which we pub
lish today.
Royal Purple and Mauve.
Royal purple velvet forms the skirt 90
the cloak, which is lined throughout with
mauve satin. Heavy yellow guipure lace
over mauve satin is appliqued as border
along the hem. and on each side Of the
front The bodice. which is firmly attached
10 the skirt under a narrow folded belt Of
mauve satin, is tight and seamless at the
back, while the front forms a slight pouch.
A wide rever-like collar Of yellow guipure
over mauve satin falls over the hack and
shoulders and shows yoke and vest ana
large Medici collar of the same guipure
oyer "nite satln The tight sleeve has
also an 1ncrustation Of Supurc
rms model is very effective in black AMI
Whlte and may be made of black velvet
alone, with a border and collar 1f black
fur, while the vest, yoke and faring collar
aIone may be OF guipure over white satin
The cost of this cloak may be modi.iei
stu more IL II is fashioned Of red or pIIrple
cloth. with border and collar of black for
and black lace yoke
Evening star., 1898-11-05
The Bran Bag.
From the London Mail.

From the London Mail.
NO bath room is complete without its
complement Of bath bags. These are made
OF the coarsest possible butter cloth.
doubled, to keep it from breaking. They
have a draw string and can be easily
emptied II filled with a quart Of bran. a
most excellent thing to tone up the skin
and to promote a good Circulation of the
blood. teaspoonful of orris root-this for
perfnme-and half cake of white CASTLE
soap. chopped very fine. a splendid slin
tonic Is secured.
The object OF combining the bran In the
bag Is to prevent the pipe that carries the
wafer away from being plugged UP. After
month OF such a daily bath the skin will
marble.
Evening star., 1898-11-05
Plain and Fancy Velvet Will Be
Much Used.
WOOL AND TAFFETA COMBINATION
Trimming Of Silk Soutache and
Fine Beads.
AN ELEGANTC TCARRIAGEWRAP
pecial Correspt nGence Of The Evening Star.

Special Correspt nGence Of The Evening Star.
BRUSSELS, October 16 1898.
Fall fashions are now well established
and upon the new ideas which the dress
makers have expressed in their creations
this fall are based the styles which will be
worn in winter. True, that much is yet in
state Of evolution; not every idea will
mature. and many a decided novelty has
yet to make its debut before the public.
A decision has been reached in the mat
ter of dress goods only, and 1t is evident
that the silk manufacturers may be satis-
fled with the seasons outlook
Velvet, plain and figured, will be a much
used material, and among silks the return
ed favorites prove to be taffeta, plain or
faconne, with brocaded dots or small flow
ers. or changeable. Black taffeta is much
used for dress skirts and forms desirable
foundation for the handsome embroidcries
of chenille and jet. or the incrusta tions of
satin duchesse rivals taffeta and replaces
the latters pleasing frou frou by its dig
nified luster.
Combinations of worsteds and taffeta are
manifold, and woolen skirts are trimmed
with hounces of taffeta and wooden bodices
show sleeves of taffeta, a very convenient
combination in case of renovation of an
old gown.
A favorite garniture for cloth or cash
mere gown is made by cutting out large de-
signs or scrolls of taffeta, which are forth
with appliqued upon the wooden material
with silk soutache or fine bead trimming
A novelty in this line is the use of plaid
taffeta in delicate colors appliqued in the
shape of large conventional lilies fleur
de lis on a darker ground.
Braid and Applique.
One elegant gown Of dark lavender cloth
Evening star., 1898-11-05

But let us go to the Lady Margaret and on
our way examine the place where you saw
the apparition."
Sholto stood aside for the earl to pass
but with a wave of his hand the latter said
oourteously: Nay, but lead the way, cap
tain of the guard"
They passed the door of the chamber of
the Lady Sybilla. The niece of the ambas-
sadOr must have been a sound sleener for
there was nr sound within. Opposite was
the chamber ofthe earls mother. She also
appeared undsturbed but the increa sing
deafness Of thencountess offered comnlets
explanation of her tranquility.
Next the two young men came to tbe door
of the marshal's chamber. As they We're
servant with al closely cropped obseauinns
head appeared within. He unelosea ths
door no further than would permit of HE
exit and then ne shut it again behind him.
and stood holding the latch in his hand
His excellency, being over-fatigued hath
need Of little strong spirit" he said u,;th
curious gobhiing movement of his throat
ordered Sholto to wake the cellarer and ga
him bring the Ambassador Of Franc Gu thy p.t
which he required" He himself wo,,d -
onward to his sisters chamber shoIto
somewhat suddenly obeyed, for his hSart
was hot and angry within him, He thouaht
that he began to see clearly the motfne
of the earTS presence. He was hin,SeIe 60
deeply and hopeiessiy In love with Mistress
Maud Lindsay that he could not undersT "a
any other of his sex being insensible To the
charms Of her beauty and myriad winsome
graces.
AS he went down the stairs he reca,,es g.
thousand circumstances to mind which now
seemed capable Of but one Explanation
was evident that Earl William came to
visit scme one by means of the .rtyoto
staircase under cloud Of night. Nav n,oro
Maud Lindsay and he might be aireaSv
privately married. and the matter 1ent ~
cret on account of the pride of his fam.iv
who devised az other match for him. For
though the daughter OF a knight. Mani
Lindsay was assurediy no fit mate for
the head Of the almost regal house 81
Douglas He remembered how on SUNDAYS
and saints days Earl William aiways roae
to and from the kirk with his sister on one
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the gear wherewith he drew the creaking
portcullis up and rolled back the iron doors
which shut the keep off from the wide outer
courtyard and the garrison which manned
the turrets.
The porter, Hugh MacCalmont sat up on
his elbow at Sholtos salutation only enough
to see hts visitor by the CLINT Of the little
iron s'cruisie'' lamp hanging upon the wall
He knew him by the golden chain of Office
which the earl had given Sholto.
Captain Of the guardr' he muttered:
Lord, here's advancement, indeed. My lor1
might have remembered me, that have serv-
ed him faithfully these thirty years. open
ing and shutting without a mistake He
might have named me captain Of the guard
and not this timber jack. But the young
love the young. and. in truth. tbs natural
But what Landless Jock will say when he
comes to have this sprat set over him.
know not
Satisfied that all was safe there, sholto
stepped gingerly over the reclining forms
of the first relief guard, who lay there
wrapped in their cloaks every man grasp
ing his arms Most Of these were lying
In the dead sleep of tired men, while others
restlessly moved about, this way and that
as If seeking an easier adaptation Of their
bones to the corners of the blue Whfnstones
and rough shell line than had been provided
for when the castle was built by Archibald
the Grim, Lord of Thrieve and Galloway
Close by the last turn of the turret stair
case was the iron-sparred mouth of the
dungeon, in which in it's time many a no
table prisoner had been immured. 1t was
closed with huge grid Of curved iron bars
each as thick as mans thigh, cunningly
held together by a gigantic paddock, the
key of which was nightly taken to the
sleeping room of the earl, whether, as was
now the case, 1t stood empty, or whether
1t contained an English lord waiting ran
som a rebellious baron expectant Of the
morning summons to the dule tree of the
Black Douglas.
Then taking his key from his belt, sholto
unlocked the spared gate which led from
Evening star., 1898-11-05
CHAPTER XIII-COntinue

SURPRISED and somewhat anxious at heart,
Sholto cast over in his mind all the deeds
good and evil, which might procure him
the honor of an interview with Earl VIII
liam Douglas. but could think of nothing
except his having involuntarily played the
spy at the young lords meeting with the
lady in the wood. 1t was therefore with
some natural trepidation that the young
man obeyed the summons.
.'At any rate" he meditated, with some
return of complacency. he butted and
showed his way castleward, 'he can scarce
ly mean to have my head. For he was all
day with my father at his elbow, and at
the worst l may have another chance of
seeing'-he did not call the beloved by her
Christian name even to himself. so he COM
promised by adding somewhat lamely-
her
Thus, Sholto. as he put speed in mis- heels
and swung along over the trampled sward
with the slow, tireless trot Of s.euth-
hound. treading his way among the groups
of villain prckers and swearing men-at-
arms who numbered the main approaches
of the castle.
He found the earl walking swiftly up
and down little raised platform which ex-
tended round three sides of Thrieve out
side the main defenses. but within the
neither moat. the sluggish water of which
1t overlooked on Its inner side.
Earl William was manifestly discomposed
and excited by the events of the day, and
especially by the fact that the Lady Sybl-
la made no allusion to ever having set
eyes upon him before. and appeared entire
ly obliyiouS of having received him in
pavilion of rose-colored silk under the shell
ter of a grove of tall pines. The young
lord instinctively recoled from any COM
munication with his master armoTcr, whose
grave and impassiye face revealed nothing
which might be passing in his mind Tnen
the earl's thoughts turned upon Shoto,
who had been the first to see his compan-
ion of the Carlinwark woods.
Earl William was even younger than
Sholto, but the cares and dignities of a
great position had rendered him far less
boyish in manner and carriage than the
son of Malise MacKim.
His head, released from his helm, rose
out from the richly ornamented collar of
his armor with the grace of a flower and
the strength of a tree rooted among rocks.
He had laid aside his helmet, and as Shol-
to was announced. the earrs ancient 1e-
tainer. old LandlesS Jock Of Abernethy,
brought him a cap of soft velvet which he
threw on the back of his head with an air
of supreme carelessness- He walked UP
been a feather weight, whereas 1t was tilt
ing harness of double pate and designed
only for wearing on horseback.
Sholto marked In the young lord a boyfsh
eagerness equal to his own, and his impa-
tient manner recalled his own. rs he had
stood the bridge and desired 70 be left
alone with his thoughts of Maid lindsay.
Sholto stood still and quiet on the top
most step Of the ascent from the moat
bridge. waiting for the earl to signify his
will.
Evening star., 1898-11-05
CHAPTER XVI.
sholto Captures n Prisoner of D:z
tinctiOn.

SAAsO NuptuFeS n prisOner nf n:.
tfnctiOn.
He found that the noise CANA r,o,,, ~,
chamber occupied by the little I.adv NJ
garet. When he arrived at the door ha
found 1t open to the wall The child wos
sitting up on her bed, clothed in the white
garmentry of the night. Bending over bor
with her arms thrown round the bao,,,ro
shoulders of the little girl. sbolto s.r.,
Maud Lindsay, clad in hooded m.n,I.
thrown with the appearance of haste .h,,+
ner. The door of the next chamber ole,
stood wide and from the coverlets c.st -.
the floor 1t was obvious that its occu,,.n.
had left 1t hastily in order to fv to -
friends assistance
At the sound of hasty footstens No..
Lindsay turned about and was inst.n,,s.
stricken pale and astonished by the stght
Of the young man with his sword hsra
She cried aloud with a stern and sad o,s,,. o.
tenance: "Sholto MacKim, what do wn,,
here?" w Sou
And before he had time to answer h..
the little girl looked at him ont ~ 10
friends arms and called out, 80 Shoita
Sholto, am SO glad you are come T 49,
to find such a terrible thing loolrirr at
me out OF the night. 1t was shaped uEa
great dog. but 1t was rough Of hide ard
had upon II a head like man. I was 90
terrified that at first I could not crv ont
But when 1t came nearer then / cried.
Evening star., 1898-11-05
USED ALL WINTER.
Lace Waists Will He Worn With
Cloth and Silk Skirts.
From Harper's Bazaar.

From Harper's Bazaar.
Lace waists are to be used all winter
with cloth skirts as well as with silk, and
most of them are extremely smart. They
are made over silk or satin. with a satin
yoke and vest. The newest model turns
back from the shoulders with pointed
reyers, has a straight piece down the
front held in by black belt, and the back
is cut like a mans cutaway coat. 1t is
very odd in effect. but exceedingly smart
particularly If made of the heavy yellow
lace. Such a waist is worn with a black
silk or black cloth skirt. thus making two
costumes from the one. Black lace waists
are not SO smart the white ones, but
still are used. They are made UP over
white, and trimmed heavily with black
satin and little ruchings of chiffon Chiffon,
by the way, is to be used again on every
thing, even more than lace. Some of the
new silk waists have the body of lace, the
sleeves Of silk shirred or tucked and with
deep lace cuffs This is more becoming
fashion for stout woman than when the
waist is made all of lace A pale blue is
very effective made with a belt and collar
of blue mirror velvet. Heavy black lace
put on over white satin looks best with
black cloth skirts, and a very smart model
has the body Of black guipure lace, tight
fitting at the back, and in front cut in dou-
BILE boleros over a white vest The sleeves
are of black satin, with deep cuffs of
white satin with lace over and edged with
black chiffon. This same chiffon is put
around the edge of the bolero jackets
This is exceedingly becoming, and a very
useful style of waist. Some waists-so-
called lace waists-are nearly all satin or
silk. with deep cape collars of lace and
cuffs to match. The collar and cuffs can
be taken off and the waist worn plain. In
buying collar of this kind II is best to buy
one that has very long points Some come
with points so long that they reach to the
belt. There can be two shorter points over
the sleeves, one in front and one back. the
one in front forming a tight-fitting vest.
The cuffs should cover either the upper or
lower part of the sleeve. Some people
prefer having the upper part covered and
the lower part plain, with a ruff1e of lace
at the wrist.
Evening star., 1898-11-05
WOMEN AND CHARITY
some Failacies Under which TI.v
Labor In Arranging Affairs

LABOR In Arranging Affairs
From Harpers Bazaar.
"hen the summer is fairly over ana wo-
men have entered upon the ordinary home
NE again, their thoughts turn 4nstinc,ivalv
10 charlty Among the first ideas which
present themselves are those which CON
cern the raising of money. Fairs. festivals
concerts and suppers of one kind or an
other naturally occur TO women as FEAST
oie means Tor procuring the money they
need to carry on various schemes Of ,,bi
ahthropy. How very hard they work ov.-
THESE entertainments only themselves ana
their families know. 1T is no Ii,h, -.
70 organize and carry through from -.
TO hnish a successful affair wba,h -
cnurch' an association or the great n,ib,ta
pe called upon to make II a final s,,.,-
A great many people must he arii,.S aoSess.
tne nrst place, to furnish the ar,iS, "a
winch are TO be sold; halls or otbar ,,I'l Iioies
must ne hired; there must be yare,~ IS
If The co,,s oMers, nsss, and music; and
- II 'Ie cduse presented be a popular ona
the PROBABILITY is that a good suno MI, oIe ne
heeteu IN the end for the beneflciaries "
o Douotiess II would be an Improvement nm
any nbars.e,1 e,Vus III all money donated for
any cudrltdDle purpose were given o,,,
right. On the other hand. many uo,,'N-
can give their time and labor and artis,ia
ir,e lGeas when they cannot give ready money
linen women are brought very niea sa.sig,
into connection with one anotba- 81 tiy ~
working Tor a given object. In the sa,,a-nY
meetings or committees and in The naoaa
sary endeavor which goes before s,ch -
AFFAIR. women have Opportunity for o an
able chat. and are often drawn vary es,e-
tionately together i' aHec-
fair or fete should be carriad ~, ,,-,.,.
reference 10 business principles Wornenn
snouid not admit to any OF these antar.as
ments any feature Of the lottery or 80,
oIner objectionable form of raising ,,,onS,,
Ihat which Is questionable or illegal sbn',iJ
py no means be allowed to mar H1bs, ,..I
men ara doing in good faith and ssIr-den1eg
Another thing about which women shn,,Ia
u INK when raising money for cha, ,st,, q.
TINS; An author is frequently sol,citad eas
copies of his books TO be used az ,atr
Inc persons who ask him evidently forgst
mat after a half-dozen copies or 40 90
gwen him an author has no more Owner
ship of his books than has enybody elsa
ana every copy he gives away must he TsId
for by himself. Equally, women 60 cont
dently to an orator. or an artist or
singer, asking for an address, a picture
song, or an evening of music QUITE forget-
ting that they are putting thernssIves snd
the person to whom they 60 in a false nosI
tom lecturers time is worth from s5o
to ZOO for en- evening. and he Is asked 10
give this where others give fifty cents or
a dollar sach for the privilege OF hearing
him; This is equally true OF a singer or 3
pianist and There IL a manifest unfairnass
In asking one Of these artists 10 make a
contribution TO charity larger than that
Of any one else and fer which no return is
offered
Evening star., 1898-11-05

perhaps, the strength of his fathers right
arm. He is cool enough in danger. Moth
ing daunts him, except perhaps the hutteI
we'll that Is a fault most commendable in
this castle of Thrieve. Sholto will be an
honest captain of your house carls, if you
see to it that the steward locks up his
loaves of sugar and toothsome preserves
Faith said the earl heartily, Il know
not but what 1 would join Master Sholto i'll
a raid these dainties myself"
In this fashion was Sholto Mackim placed
in command of the house guard of the cas-
tie of Thrieya
Evening star., 1898-11-05
For Stout Women,

from the Ladies Home Journal.
A black net waist will apparently reduce
a stout woman's size, but she must not use
the cross tucks. She should put on length
wise strips of black lace insertion and fin
ish off the lower edge with narrow folds
of black silk like the skirt. The latter
should be of five cores with two tiny ruff
fles on the edge. A design which is much
trimmed should be avoided. Have the col
lar of band of brilliant jet and jeweled
passementerie, or Of velvet or taffeta of
q bright color.