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EN- MAURICE THOMPSON.

Vasseur gave the details of his story
without reserve. He was boiling over
with indignation, and his passion
made him recklessly communicative;
indeed, he was almost crazed, and
seemed to find vent for his over
charge of nervous excitement in lay
ing bare the innermost secrets OF his
past experience. ,
Under ordinary circumstances and
in a normal mood, Fairfax most prob
ably would have refused to hear these
terrible confessions; and yet they were
of kind of enthrall the Imagination
of a young man, himself passionately
fond of adventure; and when he was
told that the daring and villainous oct
just perpetrated by the riders from
Honey Island had been directed by
Pierre Rameau in person, he felt that,
no matter what had been Vasseur's g
crimes, the little man was justitiable
in considering himself atrociously be.
trayed and outraged by his former
partner in felony.
It was a revelation to Fairfax thus
to find himself the companion and
comrade in misfortune of whilom
pirate; but, strange as it may seem, he
did not recoil from the discovery.
Doubtless he recognized it as neces-
sary part of the life around him; at all
events, he found a certain e1hilara-
tion possessing him, and as he walked
up to the Vernon place that same
morning he could not cast off. a sense
of the linkwhich connected him with
some great chain of ofpicturesque events
past, present and to come.
When he neared the house he heard
the noisy mocking-birds in the oaks
and magnolias, and the first person
he saw was Mile. Pauline Vernon
standing, tall, bright and beautiful,
on the veranda under the vines.
Something in her form and face sent q
tender thrill through him, and in a
moment he was strangely happy.
Youth casts out the evil spirit of mis-
fortune so easily in the worse case;
and, after all, what had happened to
Fairfax was no more than stimulat-
ing bit of experience in the rougher
current of the wild life into which he
had voluntarily thrown himself. He
had seen Pierre Rameau in one of his
most picturesque attitudes, and the
apparition was of Itself worth all that
he had paid for tin submitting to the
gag and to imminent danger of being
roasted alive. The artist within him
was complacently happy over the
whole affair. In truth, he could not
have denied that the robbers face had
its fascination. Some day he would
paint it from memory, or mayhap he
might yet see those strange, terrible,
magnetic eyes again.
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"The Nose fs the Man."

Nasography IS the latest branch OF
scientific research to occupy the at
tention of savants. There is move
ment en- foot to held q grand "nose
convention" yearly.
The study OF the nose as oil lndica-
tion OF character has made rapid
strides abroad of late, although the
devotees CT the new science have been
subjected to much ridicule. The adept
holds that "ths nose is the man. "
Historical characters with prominent
nasal organs have been carefully
stu u5ied with view to the Prcmulga-
tion of carta:a fundamental principles
of tho new science. Thus, for in.
stance, Catherine De MeSici ard Eliza
beth C: England are frequently cited
to show that the archod nose is q mark
OF c~rlet7; St. Vincent de Paul to prove
that tie ciovsa nass! organ is a sign
of henevc,ecce; Cnser and Napoleon
to show that tho long nose is the mark
OF military genius; and so. on down
the list.
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the lett Of the large engraving is styl-
ishly combined with embroidered chif-
fon applique and trimmed with inser'
ion to match, through which turquoise
blue ribon is run The waist is mount
ed on glove fitting Innings Of blue taf-
feta that with the full fronts close in
visibly in centre front. The yoke is
permanently attached to the right
front and closes over on the left, meet
ing the shoulder, arms eye and under
arm seams. The full fronts blouse
softly, and the back is gathered and
drawn smoothly over the lining. The
fancy stock collar that points high be-
hind the ears is comfortably shaped to
the neck by tiny darts taken up in the
foundation. Over this the lace is
smoothly drawn, and the closing is
made invisibly in centre back. The
close fitting sleeve Innings are two
scanned, and over these the mosque
taire sleeves are arranged. The de-
sign is adapted to many combinations
of material and coloring, spanglcd net
over Liberty satin trimmed with jet
bands being n pleasing suggestion for
q dressy black waist.
TO make this waist in the medium
size will take three and one-eighth
yards Of material twenty inches wide,
Or two yards, thirty-two inches wide.
three-Ouarters CT 4 yard of all over
lace or embroidered chiffon fo' yoke
md collar, and four and one-half yards
If band trimming.
The sec.nd design Shown has the
merit of being equal, we'll adapted .
entire costumes and to the convenient
odd waist. 1t is we'll suited to silk and
fine wool goods, and, indeed, to any
material that requires to be lined and
fitted.
The glove fitted lining consists Of the
usual pieces, and opens at the centre
'front.'. Over it is arranged the yoke
and plastron that closes invisibly at
the left shoulder. and the waist prop
er. which is fitted with the underarm
cores only and is drawn down at the
waist line in back and pouches slightly
The front. The high standing collar
fits smoothly and terminates in points
at the back. The bertha is scanned to
the waist, and outlines the lower edge
of yoke. The two scanned sleeves fit
smoothly and are finished with points
over the hands. Down each 'front.' and
across the top Of each sleeve isstitched
group of three tucks, the tucked
sleeve being placed over smooth lin
ing.
TO cut this waist in the medium size
three and one-half yards Of material
twenty-one inches wide, two and
quarter yards thirty-two inches wide
or one and quarter yards fifty inches
wide will he required, with one and a
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Tor Rainy Weather.

Rough weather gowns are suppressed
ing waterproofs and rain fcloaks fol-
those who can afford to keep dun.
colored tailor coat and skirt exclusive
" for bad weather. Of course, one
locks better dressed. No matter how
smart n rain cloak is, it has "utiilry,
aspect which makes the wearer losk
distinctly dowdy. In fact. smart>peo
pie never wear a rain cloak. Should
the weather clear up, one always looks
the right thing if one wears a smartly
built tailor gown. no matter how dingy
the color may be. Of course,only good
material must be selected, as such
alone can defy the action of rain and
mud. S%
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For the Small Boy.

An attractive suit for boys, repro
duced from Modes. is here represented
made of dark blue diagonal serge.
1t consists Of short trousers, double
breasted coat and vest. The coat is
shaped by shoulder and under-arm
seams, the fronts being faced and re-
versed at the top to form lapels that
meet the collar in notches. Pockets
are inserted in the fronts in regulation
coat style.
Tho vest is shaped with shoulder
and under-arm seams, closing in dou-
ble-breasted style. The back may be
adjusted by means oil straps that
buckle in the centre.
The knee trousers arc shaped with
inside and outside leg seams, and close
in front with 4 fly; inside hlnds ut
tie top being provided with button
hclcs to attachc to buttons on 'hc
shirt waist.
Jaunty suits can be made Of serge,
tweed, che'iot or diagonal, care being
taken in making that the garments are
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The New Lingerie. I

The special point in the new iin.:
gerie is the fit. The set Of q gown,
depends largely upon the accurate,
shape of the lingerie over which II
is worn, especially now. in this much.
bepleated era of fashion. Skirts, both
long and short, are cut to fit the hips,
quite smoothly, and, although fanci.
fulness is indulged in sometimes to
an almost exaggerated degree,the flare
and the fluff are all confined to the
lower pcrt of the skirt.
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Felt md Velvet Hats For Winter.

For a time, at least, plain, soft felts
are likely to have the advantage, but
later on it is possible different sorts
Of hairy and rough felts may take the
fancy Of the Partisan public. Velvet
will be used as much for foundation
as a trimming. In its latter applica-
ton it will have as rivals soft satin
and panne, "a material which is not to
be put aside yet a while, as seemed
rather probable at the close of last
season,
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CHAPTER Y.
RREASFlsr AT VERNON pLACF

As Fairfax approached the veranda,
Mr.. Vernon came out of the hall,
booted as if for a ride; at the same
time a servant led q horse around
from the rear of the house. Father
and daughter both smiled at the sight
of the young man. and Mr.. Vernon
welcomed him with hearty, loud
"Good morning." his voice ringing
out pleasantly:
"Glad to see you, my boy-glad to
see you. Hope you slept we'll last
night. It was a grand night for
sound, refreshing sleep!"
Fairfax lifted his hat and shook
hands with them both. For the sim
gle moment that his fingers closed
over those OF Mile. Pauline he looked
into her shy but friendly eyes and
forgot all that had passed during the
night.
"And how are they down at Vas
seur's?" continued Mr.. Vernon. "Is
my little neighbor well?"
He always spoke of Vasseur in the
diminutive.
The inquiry caused Fairfax to start
perceptibly. 1t was rude transition
from the mood of the moment to a
thought of what had come to pass
during the night. At first he had no
words ready. Like on abashed boy,
he stood looking now at Mile. Pauline
and then at her father. There was
little enough of shyness or hesitation
in his nature; but somehow the ques-
tian threw him into confusion. just
then the subject called up was not
welcome to him; it would have been
so much pleasanter could he have
been left alone with Mile. Pauline to
forget that there ever was Vasseur.
He hesitated but moment, however,
seeing that his change of countenance
had stirred up some sort of uneasiness
in the mind OF Mr.. Vernon, who had
observed it.
"Vasseur was robbed last night"
he bluntly said, "and his house was
burned"
Robbed, Burned!' exclaimed
Mr.. Vernon, whose turn was was now
to be taken by surprise.
"What do you mean to say, Mr..
Fairfax"
Mile. Pauline drewJclose to her
stalwart, shaggy father, and put an
arm over his immense shoulder. The
blood had left her face, so that it was
as white as lily petal.
1t did not give Fairfax any pleasure
to tell the story. Perhaps, being q
very young man, he was aware that
his part in the affair had been neither
heroic nor picturesque, and that he
must at best appear to havo been IN
easy victim to a bold assault. This
was an exhilarating consciousness.
Mr.. Vernon's brow grew dark as he
listened, and he combed his beard
with his fingers.
81 will ride down and see Vasseur,'
he said. cit may be that I can be oi
service to him. Go in, Mr.. Fairfax
the ladies will ask you thousand
questions; I will return Immediately >
''But it is dreadful! Tt is danger
Gus! You will DO killed." cried
Pauline, clinging to him, nervous!y.
Don't 60, father! Please, don't"
| He kissed her, laughing meantime
to pooh booh her fears, then went
down the steps and vaultcd with a
superb show OF muscular energy into
the saddle. Before he rode away, he
sat for time stroi;ing the glossy neck
of his horse, while tho gro OH fetched
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;*THE REALM OF FASHION,


quarter yards of lining thirty-sixi inches
wide. To trim as illustrated seven
eighths of a yard of inserted tucking,
sixteen inches wire, will be needed for
woke, plastron and collar, one-half
ward panne velvet for the bertha, and
three and three-qlarter yards ribbon OF
chiffon quilting for decoration. n!
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Els Eorar:m ent.

Sir Jchn Alys, who was governor
OF Gibraltar fortress, always made
himself closely acquainted with the
work of was.eve- happened to be ais
department. Msssing G person cnce
coming into the cfioe late, the general
asked him what s!r,o ho YVES supposed
to ba on duty. "Oh!' was the reply,
"I usually stroll in about II or II
o'c!o.k." "S.-oil ;n?" ssid Sir John,
IL O rising tone; "thea I presume 70 u
DO not leay. till lats?" "We.l, I usu'
:.l7 slip CT about 2 o'clock. olip
OF at H?" exclaimed the veteran, in
his toomast note; pray, mey ! ASK ss,
what department you belong to:
"Oh," said the stranger, Il come
every Saturday to attend to tho
clocks. "-A.go1aut.
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The New Vets,
season

The new wells are very clear and
have quite small spots, not too close
lylset. Fine white and flesh pink tulle
IFS strewed with small black spots, and
ethe all-white veilings are exceeding
lylthin and the spots small. They are
still tied beneath the chin, the old
fashion of wearing them only to the
lips not having found many admirers.
On toques the veil is cut only to the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08

ish little May Manton model here illus.
trated is singplarly effective in white
Persian lawn. orgaAdy or dimity. but
is we'll suited to all summer goods and
such lightweight. wool stuffs as mems
suitings, cashmere and the like.
The skirt is straight, the fulness lid
in fine tuclss, which run down few
inches below the waist. The waist is
also straight and simple, and is also
tucked ut the neck. :sFtt ,.
The sleeves are short and puffed,
gathered into peedlework band. Over
the shoulders are bretelles Of needle
work, and finishing them and the low
neck and covering the narrow waist
band are bands Of heading, through
which velvet ribbon is run.
To make this dress for girl Of six
years Of age three and quarter yards
Of material thirty-two inches wide, or
two and quarter yards, forty-two
inches wide, will be required, with one
and a quarter yards Of embroidered
edging. two and quarter yards Of
heading, and four yards Of velvet rib.
bon. ...,. e..
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New York City.-In no garments do
the tucks Of the season appear to great
er advantage than the dainty gowns
designed for little girls. The very styl-
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we'll pressed and finished neatly with
machine stitching.
To make a suit for boy eight years
old will require one and fve-eignths
yards of fifty-four-inch material.
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Smell forks wc"o lot introduced
into use until the se7cnteensh GEN.
tury.
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required length and not turned in at
all, so as to be barely noticeable over
the brin.
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Two Dressy wsfsfs.
The simple but dressy May Manton
waist Of black dotted net shown on
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-11-24
A EXPLOSION.
Two Men Killed and o o Badly
Injured rs the Result Of
Thawfng Dynamite.

Denver, Col, Nov. 21.-A special to
the News from Cheyenne, Wyo., says:
George Sanders and Pat McCue we're
killed and a number of other men Sc
riously injured by the explosion OF
dynamite at Elmore's grading camp
on the Sherman Hill cutoff of the
Union Pacific yesterday. One of the
injured will die.
Sanders and McCue were thawing
sticks of dynamite around a camp fire.
when the stuff exploded. Sanders
was blown to pieces, and bits OF his
flesh were scattered in all directions
McCue's face was torn away, and he
received internal injuries. The explo-
sion tore a big hole in the ground
and flying rocks did great damage. A
narrow gauge engine and several ears
which were standing on a sidetracR
near the camp fire, were demolished
and the engineer and fireman slight
ly hurt. 4 score of labOrers were
standing around the camp at the time
of the explosion, and it is a miracle
that all were not killed. Their in
iuries consist principally of broken
arms and legs and bruises where the
! fyinr pieces of rock struck them.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-11-24
WAS NO CRIMINAL INTENT.
C,.bier Closson to he Retained, at
Request of His BOndsmen,
Investigation.

Springfield. VT, Nov. 20.-The Ma
tional Bank of Springfield was doing
business as usual to-day, apparently
having suffered in no way from the
$2G. 900 shortage in its funds alleged
to have been suffered through a trans
action of its cashier. q. l.. Closson.
The cashier was at the bank as usual,
and it is understood that on account
of his long period of service as well as
by request of his bondsmen who have
made good his loss, he will be re-
tanned pending an Investigation.
So far as developments up to noon
to-day indicated, there was little dis
position to attribute criminal intent
to the aged cashier. The loan given
by Mr.. Closson to his son, of the
failed brokerage firm of Knott &
Closson, was secured by a deed of
real estate considered good by the
bank examiner, who knew of the
transaction.
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Satisfactorily Settled.

Scranton, Pa, Nov. 21.-The strike
of the 700 employees of the Forest
mine at Archibald, which has contin-
ued since last March, has been salts
factorily settled by a committee of
miners in conference with represent
atives of the Ontario & Western Co.,
which bought the mine last Friday.
The strikers got nearly all the con-
cessions demanded. A decrease in the
weight of loaded cars, a check weigh
man at the head of the shaft. and an
increase of 81 on rock yardage, also
allowances for removing watel
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-11-24
ASSAULTED.
Bound, Gagged and Left for Dead,
While His Jewelry Store was
looted Of V~nluables.

Baltimore, Nd, Nov. 21.-Three men
entered the jewelry store of John j.
Hubbard, 10 North street, this city,
yesterday, assaulted the proprietor,
left him for dead, and looted the
place of its contents. The assault oc-
CURED within a block of police head
quarters and within a stones throw
of the city hall, shortly after ten
o'clock in the morning. Mr.. Hub
bard says the men came in and asked
to be shown some diamonds. As he
turned to get them he received a
blow on the head and fell senseless.
An hour later he was discovered
bound and gagged. lying in a grain
bin at the rear of the little shop. A
further examination showed that ev-
cry article of value had been re-
moved from the shelves and show
cases. 1t is thought Mr.. Hubbard will
die. No estimate of the loss can be
made on account of his condition, but
his stock was not a very extensive
one,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-11-24

st. Louis, Nov. 15.-Missouri's legis-
lature-elect re~presentes almost every
branch of human industry. 1t is more
diversified in this respect even than
the ordinary Missouri general assem-
bly,.
In the senate there will be Is dem
ocrats and 9 republicans. The COM
plexion of the coming senate will thus
be the same as it was in the last ses-
sion. St. Louis democrats gained two
senators on the republicans this cleo
ton, but Kansas City democrats lost
two,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-11-24

The newspaper men r Ball, OF
Clark; Organ. of Dent; Golden, OF
Nodaway; Simmons, of Shelby; Nell
son, of Cooper, and Carter of Grundy.
The proofreader (the gentleman in
he newspaper Office who corrects the
.ditor's errors) is Murphy, st. Louis.
The Bar association will present
several important measures, and the
Equal Suffrage association of st.
louis will ask for equal suffrage.
It is not considered probable that
the coming session Of the legislature
will take up the matter Of the. con-
g~ressional redistrictins of the state.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-11-24
A TENNESSEE TORNADO.
Several Persons Killed and Many
Buildings Observation-Disclosures
Damage to Crops.

Lagrange, Tenn, Nov. 21.-A lorna
ing Interchangeable killing %threeper-
SONS outright, and iniuring one seri-
ously. The storm made its appear
ance shortly after midday, and swept
everything in its path. Eight resi-
dences and three churches were de-
stroyed. The damage to cotton in the
boil will be great.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-11-24
MEN SUFFERED FROM HEAT
| The orm November Tempera'
ture Caused Suffering Among
Pittsburgh Mill Men.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov. 21.-The heat
If the past three days caused much
suffering among the mill men, and
one case of prostration is reported.
Alexander jacobson was overcome
while at work. Monday in the Nation
al rolling mill, McKeesport. His ION.
dition is serious and he is not expect
ed to live. 1t is raining and a cold
wave is predicted.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-11-24

Among the matters Of legislation
which will be considered at the com.
ing session will be an appropriation
for the completion of Asylum No. 4
at Pennington. The commission, &C
cording to one of the members, will
ask for at least 100000 70 complete
the institution. No provision has
been made for a sewerage system in
the plans. An executive building is
also badly needed, and will be asked
for by the commission.
OF the representatives-elect % were
in the last house. IA democrats aud .
republicans.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-11-24
For the Agricultural Department.

Washington, Nov. 21.-The estimates
of the department of agriculture for
appropriations for the next fiscal
year aggregate $~4,659,O5O. This in
cludes. however, s760,Ooo for agricul-
tural experiment stations, which "A
not be touched by the department,
81, 096, o32O for the weather bureau and
1884 go for salaries. The total repre-
sents an increase of ten per cent. over
last year..
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-11-24
THE new LEGISLATURE OF MISSOURI.
Complete Roster of the Senate and House, With the Addresses and
AvOcatiOns of the Members-.AlmOst Every Branch
of Human Industry Represented.

In the senate the lawyers are In Z
large majority. There are 20 of them
They are Bradley, Costello, Clark
Clay, Dowell, Drabelle, Farris, Fields
Heather, Haynes, Martin (of Saline
county,, Morton, Mathews, Orchard
Rollins, Smith, Stubs, Sullivan Wal
ker and Zeveley. The farmers and
merchants are tied for second place
there being three of each. The three
farmers are Biggs, Cooper and Tandy
Senator Tandy is also a preacher
Lee, Davidson and Marshall are the
merchants, and Davidson is also q
dairyman.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-11-24

lrsursien sleepers via =, X ~
WeGhly Excursion Sleeperyesve 81. Leafs
day at SIS p. m. for San Antonio, Los An
eeies and San Francisco.
Weekly Excursion Sleepers leave Kansas
City via the II. K. T. Ry. every Saturday
at 9:05 p. m. for San Antonio, Los Angles
and San Francisco.
The Reason fer Il.
HHThere are $500 moro women than
She-No wonder the New Ysrk men azs
% saay.-Indianapol1 Js1r1sd.
If it was not for the Australian ballot -.
tenn . good many men would not make their
marx IN this world-Indianapofs NsWA
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-11-24
North Mississippi Visited.

Memphis, Tenn, Nov. 21.-A lorna
10 visited north Mississippi yesterday
afternoon causing loss of life and a
property damage. Reports from Lulu.
Tunica county, state that three ne
groes were killed, their bodies having
been carried IL distance of three miles
by the wind. Many outhouses were
razed to the ground, and the damage
to crops can not now be estimated.