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VT is just a common cold" people
say, rthere's no danger in that" Ad-
hitting their statement, then there are
uncommon colds, colds which are dan
gerous; for many a fatal sickness begins
with a cold. If we could tell the COM
mon cold from the we could
feel quite safe. But we can't. The
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A title proved b. four years ever increa
OF satisfied customers.
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In Quartered Golden Oak and genu inc Mahogany.
As the spot cash price is marked in plain figures on
see that these special prices are not &c atches" but ger
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Napoleon Spencer. "De last time I
dun see Marster Walter wuz on de-
pier, an he shook hans good-by an
left er $50 gold piece dar." And Ma
poleon looked at his hand as if to
again see that treasure sparkling In
his palm.
where was that, Mr.. spencer?"
Down by de pier at der Battery"
explained Napoleon. "Deres whar
de Shark was a-lyin'."
"Who was with Mr.. Hestor? Did
any one ride with him in the car
riage? Tell me all about it,"
Thar amt much to tell, boss"
said Napoleon. "A[arster Walter tole
me to drive down town an meet him
in front of de Record orfice at half
past three. I dun SO, an he tole
me to drive over ter Broadway, as he
lowed ter pick up Mister Hammond
and another gemman who was gwine
ter see him off on de Shark done
so and desc gemmen comes down de
steps, gets in de carriage and drives
dem away. OATS all der is to it,"
what building did you go to?"
de Carmody buildin', on Broad
way, sah,' said Napoleon.
do you know Mr.. Hammond when
you see him?"
"No, sah."
What kind of looking men were
those who got in the carriage? Win
you have fresh cigar, Mr.. Spencer?"
"Thank yer, boss. Dey was moigh-
ty fine loolin' gemmen,'' said Napo-
leon. 'Dey was oldish lookin' gem
men, and dey 'peared mighty i'm
po'tant, sah."
did you see anyone elsa on the
yacht?"
Oar was sev'ral gemmen on de
upstairs part of de boat" said Ma
poleon. Oats a mighty fine seegar
you smoke, boss. Dat tastes like de
kline Marster Walter smokes"
"You don't know how long the
yacht remained at the pier, do you?"
de Shark sailed right erway as
[ left, sah," said Napoleon. "While
1 war a-fixin' .ther harness of Their
Oft boss, de caps gave de orders an
de Shark sailed out inter. de bay.
Marster Walter didn't say nothin'
ter me erbout whar he was a'gwine
or when he would come back. Mar
ster Walters mighty particlar man
erbout sich things, sah.'
much obliged, Mr.. Spencer" said
Jack Stevens. 1--WE want to send
cablegram to him as soon as pos
sible. Good day"
Goodbye, boss. Sorry 1 cawnt
tole yer nothin' mo- erbout him.
NIarster Walters a mighty hard man
to find when he's gwine erway, sab.
Goodbye, sah.''
ITO Be Continued
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A Bit of French Life.

A country teeming with age; pop
ulation with many unique customs,
dating back as far in the lapse of
time as the churches themselves,
where the town crier is almost a
daily occurrence, with his rat-a-tap-
tap on his old snare drum, and his
sonorous voice droning a proclama-
ton of the marie. Listen with me to
one | heard: ''The marie has heard
with regret that the children of the
village have been disturbing the
birds nests in the trees; and if these
acts are not discontinued, he will
hold the parents responsible and fine
them heavily" Strange, odd it all is
but how interesting.
One lives we'll here; not grand
rooms and bath, to be sure, nor at
at room and bath prices, for SIX
francs day will foot the bill for
everything, including wine; but we
get the very best of food at the cafes
or at the Hotel du Cog, at Montigny
where we dine in one of the pretty
little arbors in the garden, and for
get all about the rush and struggle
for existence we have ever present
with us at home. 1t is not only a
rest and a relief. but an inspiration
ARTIST Life in France" by Charles
B. Wells, in FourTrack News.
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have a few of the so-called garden hats

have few of the so-called garden hats
but the variety is inexhaustible.
The 1880 modes find an echo in the
millinery world as we'll aslin frockdom;
and though there are the stiffest and
perlliest of street hats and some large
hats are turned up sharply. at the side,
downward droop is noticeable in
majority of the large hats The hat is
raised slightly from the face in front
by bandeau, but the broad front brim
droops, the back brim droopsi if tits not
altogether eliminated, and the flowers
fall loosely upon the brim and over
the hair in the back.
For this reason, flowers without
Stiffness flowers that will hang grace
fully, are favorites of the moment.
The fuchsia threatens to become fad,
and hops and wistaria are prime favor
ties.
Some of the very loveliest of the
French models are trimmed in these
three flowers and the flower manufac-
turers achieved veritable triumphsi in
their making. The delicate white and
green of the hops tone in we'll with al
most any light coloring, and the wis
taria appears in all the delicate shad-
ings, although it is at its best in its
natural coloring.
Few large bows are seen, for these
soft, crushab BILE ribbons can be gathered
into multitude of small loops,
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L. SYLVESTER VINCENT.
Inventor, Mechanical Expert and
Promoter.
CHICAGO.
CHICAGO.

''Here is another one" said Miss
Carmody. They looked at all the
cards and found four with the name
of Il. Sylvester Vincent. She sent
for Smith.
EDO you remember the gentleman
who presented these cards?" she
asked.
Smith looked at the cards a mo-
ment and said: Il remember i'm very
well, Miss Ellen. The first time e
came e walked right in and Jung
up is AT before l could stop i'm.
II said e 'ad an impeachment with
Mr.. Carmody. l told i'm Mr.. Car
mody was not at 'ome. e said &c
would wait. l told i'm that Mr.. Car
mody saw no one on business at
his residence. Il said 'e knew that,
but e al to sail for Lunnon the
next day and must see Mr.. Carmody
that night. Finally 'e went away"
very well, Smith. that is ALL" said
Miss Carmody. She looked at Mr..
Chalmers with an expression half of
Interrogation and half of confidence
IN his ability to solve the riddle. The
chatter of Miss LIE Roy sounded must
cal as it came through the drawn
portieres. Two newsboys were
working the street" with a late edi-
lion. In the distance their cries
sounded like the ''honking" of wild
geese.
at is remarkable that SO many
things should point to this man Vim
cent" said Mr.. Chalmers. "He disap-
pearcd the same time your father
did. He had been here several times
the week before. And, on top of this,
our man Seymour wires that Vincent
is the man"
''Do you think that he is, Mr.. Chal-
mcrs?" Miss Carmody looked eagerly
into the eyes of the managing edi-
tor, and that gentleman was SO hyp-
Noticed that he was lost at the mo-
ment for an answer.
elmo, do not think he isl
said Mr.. Chalmers. ut is probably
nothing more than a coincidence
SBut your Mr. Seymour seems so
sure that Vincent is at the bottom of
the mystery" said Miss Carmody.
Seymour is a good reporter, but
he is too emotional at times" said
Chalmers, smiling. 'IIe is like many
of our detectives who first make up
their minds, and then make the facts
fit to prove their theory. 1t is bet
ter to get the facts first, and form
your theory later. OF course Sey-
mour may have some important
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bers of the firm at all. l will trace
the stuff from the teamster who
hauled it, or get the facts from the
shipping clerk. 1 will make no bad
breaks"
Stevens had not been away two
hours before he returned. He was
excited but happy.
"Well?" said Chalmers.
THAT furniture went on board the
Shark" said Jack Stevens. ct not
only went aboard the Shark but
it went into the hold of the boat. l
found the two transfers who hauled
it. l made them believe l was one
of the clerks of the furniture house,
and explained that complaint had
been made that two chairs were
missing. They told me all about it..
The Shark was anchored off Twen-
ty-fourth street. They took the fur
niture there and help put it in the
yacht. [ told them the matter was
of no consequence, and convinced
them that suspicion was not directed
against them. | also found out
about the billiard table. That also
went on board the yacht. So did the
piano."
There is no use bothering about
the rest of the stuff" said Chalmers.
ut went to the same place. Well,
what do you think of it?"
Il do not know your man Hestor,"
said Stevens. 'Were he not worth
more millions that I have dollars,
should say he was under suspicion. y
We will so regard him, notwith-
standing his money" said Chalmers
deliberately. Pick out two or three
good men and trace his actions as
best you can up to the time he went
away. He keeps bachelor apartments
up town. | will get you the address.
lie has several servants, including a
coachman. He is quite modest in his
tastes. The servants should not be
suspicious if you so at them dis
creetly."
Stevens had no trouble in inter
viewing the servants of the Hestor
establishment. He learned nothing
OF any consequence until he located
the coachman. That dusky gentle
man proved mine of information.
"Marster Walter tole me nothin'
bout whar he wuz gwine," said Mr..
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position tails" and the plaits that
correspond with the front ones from
the graceful skirt back-a wonderful
height-giving arrangement The blue
and ecru motifs, in crescent form, re-
appear in the front breadth, MAX
ing pockets, though apparent
ly impossible, luxurious facts, and
again as fastening to the boero,
which opens over smart wide cloth,
embroidered vest, and yet again
on the plated sleeves; and charming
touches of color they are.
Another beautiful gown is of fine
diagonal gray Cloth, quantity finished
with velvet in a manner calculated to
give becoming width to the narrow
chested, and enhanced with smartly
embroidered vest of the now so smart
''nasturtium" reds. But this establish
ment is, of course, famous forthe beau
ty of its hand-wrought embroideries.
Taken on the whole, skirts, are fuller
than was the case last year, and cut
with a subtletywhich defies the power
of the amateur to unrayel. When
founces and frillings are used they
adorn the lower part only, starting Il
little below the knees. Sometimes, the
border of a skirt is smbelished with
many rows, of horizontal tucks, an up.
per skirt with tabled edges being but
toned on to the top of this tlounce Il
is a long time since we nave had SC
much trimming on skirts, but it is APP.
piled in an artistic way, and is, nndoubt-
edly a great help to the sma rtness OF
the general appearance.
ELLEN OSM0ADE.
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HON ESiCk.
was born in Indiany-an' I'm pinin' t,
git back

was born in Indiany-an I'm pinin' to
git back
From these prairie-winds at howl, an
snarl, an moan around my shack;
fron this empty, endless Wilderness,
sretchin' fur as we can see,
AN my hearts purt' nigh breakin' fer
the sight O. jest one tree.
1 was raised in Indiany-an' I'm wishin'
/ was back
Where the shftin', shinin, Wabash cuts
Its twistin, trailn' track
Flown through the rus'lin' corn-felds,
Ioafin under hangin boughs,
Where they's pools to hide the fishes, an
theys shade to cool the COWS.
My old homes in Indiany-an' I'm heart
sick to git back!
Them cricks an woods hes got tongue
these lonesome prairies lack;
Fer they's nothin here but silence-'cept
the never-endin' cry
" the winds, at moan an mourn ontil
We think yen shorely die.
An We hain't no wish fer Twin, an the
dearest thing we crave
Is to die an hev it over-ef they'll only
make yer grave
Back there in Indiany where the Wabash
twists and turns,
the autumn color burns;
Where the sycamore's crooked branches
show the way the river goes.
An cross the yallerin corn-felds We kin
hear the cry O. crows;
While the leaves is drappin sofly-Na-
churs tears fer days ats dead
An mongst the hickrys trimblin' boughs
the squirrel perks his head;
Where the oak an maple colors make the
woods kind O. hint
o. the land yer lookin fer at last, an
seem to ketch a CLINT
o. the glory streamin' down ards through
break In Heavens wall
An in the whisp'r'n silences we hear the
i angels call!
1ndiany's purt' night Heaven! An I'm
wishin' 1 was home.
If theys them ats thinkin' diff er'n
they've got license fer to roam;
But Heaven an 1ndiany is the jest two
things / lack,
I'm a good ways off from both of EN-
an prayn' to git back!
Ezra B. Newcomb. in Woman's Home
Companion.
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King Edwards Escape.

Not so very long ago, when the
king was prince of Wales and he was
better able than nowadays to crafty
his tastes for the method of"the good
Haroun-al-Raschid," he was taking a
walk alone in st. James park before
breakfast. He found himself fol
lowed by a well-dressed, but crazy
looking old woman. He had seen and
suffered from her before, so he ig-
nored her sedulously and severely,
and continued his stroll until he was
obliged to turn homeward Then the
woman stood right before him and
courtsied.
The prince raised his hat and tried
to pass on. But in vain. 81 have a
grievance, your royal highness," be-
gan the stranger, drawing from her
handbag a big, closely-written parch-
ment roll. Zach, madam, thees ees
not re first time 1 have been taken
for re pr-rince of Wales," was the re-
ply in gruff voice, and with fine
gutteral German accent. The old
lady flashed a look of deepest scorn
upon the Teutonic double" of the
king that was to be. Then she put
away her precious documents and
said loftily, with the rather pitiful
vanity of her class-the Miss Elites
of real life: Il have the honor to
knew personally all the members of
the royal family, and if my eyesight
We're not becoming SO bad nowadays
| would never have made such an as
tonishing error as to have taken you
for the prince of Wales!"
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One on Ochiltrec.

Tom Ochiltree relates that while
he was Il representative in congress
from Texas, and returning to his
home From Washington, he observed
a large crowd at the station, says
the New York Times. When the train
stopped he stepped upon the plat
form and started to address the
crowd. He began; Gentlemen, I
thank you for this welcome home"
welcome. Thunder" interrupted
a constituent. Henry Bacon has just
committed suicide in the station"
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CHAPTER TX.
SOME DETECTIVE WORK

SOME DETECTIVE WORh.
Mr.. Chalmers found telegram
awaiting him from Chicago. 1t read
as follows:
"Chicago. May 6.
William Chalmers, Managing Editor New
York Record:
L. Sylvester Vincent undoubtedly head
Of conspiracy. He has been planning it
for months Left Chicago three weeks
mody, Rockwell, Morton, Haven and
Pence. Has frequently been heard to
boast that he would do them Have
just obtained information of Vincent 8
whereabouts. Will wire all developments.
Wire me $500 to Planters Hotel, st.
Louis.
BERNARD SEYMOUR"
Chalmers expressed the opinion
that Seymour was 'barking at a
knot" but he answered the telegram
and sent the money as requested.
The managing editor was far from
sharing Jack Stevens high opinion
of Mr.. Scymour's detective abilities,
but was too much of disciplinarian
to interfere with the latter's plans.
He knew that Mr.. Seymour would
prove an expensive luxury, but
Chalmers had been trained to ignore
money as a factor in newspaper ven
lures. He dismissed the enterprising
Seymour from his thoughts.
The following morning Jack Ste
vens returned from Provincetown.
He had learned nothing, but had as
signed his men in such way that
he predicted results would follow.
Chalmers explained to Stevens what
he had learned from following up the
clew offered by the letters found in
Hestor's office.
81 will give this my personal at
tention," said Stevens. "INithin two
hours | will find where that furniture
and stuff went to-"
BE very careful what you say or
do, Jack" cautioned Chalmers. "The
fact that Hestor bought a lot of fur
niture proves nothing in itself. Say
nothing to make these furniture peo-
pie suspicious. They are likely to
wonder at our sudden interest in
Hestor's affairs
Don't you worry about that" said
Stevens. 81 will not see the mem
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four-Mr. Blake and Miss Meredith

four-Mr. Blake and Miss Meredith
that's siN-and Mr.. Converse and my
self-that's eight
"You are right, Lillian, rcmem-
Der now,' said Miss LIE Roy. "What
splendid memory you have! l can
never remember anything"
Walter and Sidney were talking
about a big convention of the lead
ers of trusts" said Miss De Neuville.
II know Walter was very enthusiast
tic about it, as he always is about
everything. l did not hear either of
them say anything about going to
Europe
Soon after this Miss Leroy and
Miss De Melville rolled away in their
carriages, and the big Carmody man.
sion was dark as it frowned on Fifth
Avenue.
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usCo uPOu
them. 1t is not possible to say that
such and such style is correct. To
enumerate the correct styles would
mean to go through the whole list of
hat possibilities. Under such condi-
tions none need wear an unbecoming
hat merely for the purpose of being in
style, as it is scarcely possible'to be out
of style.
The French models are, with few
exceptions, triumphs Of skill and good
taste; and though picturesqueness
runs riot, eccentricity plays very
small part in the new millinery. There
may be exceeding originality in trim
ming detail, in color scheme, but the
freak hat is relegated to the cheap
shops.
First by virtue of art and beauty if
not of utility are the picturesque sug-
gestions of midsummer days, of fluffy
summer frocks, of garden parties and
country joys.
Low crowns, broad brims, wider in
front than at the sides, floral garni-
ture massed chiefly at the back, velvet
or louisine ribbon trimming, marvel
ously beautiful color rings-there you
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what to write of. Such is my condi-
ton, and hence a chapter of odds and
ends that may be of quite as much in
terest and value to the feminine read
ers as a lengthy dissertation on some
one subject.
Let us start first on the fancy blouse.
In general way it follows the lines of
the blouses seen last season. The
backs fit with easy snugness; the
fronts fit over the bust and then blouse
into decided fullness, which is eXagger-
ated by narrow belts or modified by
the new high girdles.
The sleeves fit closely over the top
of the arm, and flare down gradually
to voluminous, puff over a marrow
cuff. Elbow sleeves are used, but they
have not the place in popular favorthe
long sleeves have.
Lace plays it's dominant part in
blouse-making, as in every other phase
of woman's costuming this spring. En-
tire lace blouses made of imitation an
tique lace of bold, loose weave tempt
women on all sides. They have the ad-
vantage of being durable and easily
cleaned, and with set of silk under
slips of different colors one of these
blouses can be made to give variety
Of pretty effects.
And next for a gown or two which we
can illustrate. One of the latest crea-
tons for morning wear is made of
cloth in that lovely tint called "cham-
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think quite as charming. It is of a
pale beige alpaca and notice how the
loose-fronted though belted bolero are
repeated in the ..mitre" ended straps
ornamented with round motifs in pale
blue stitched linen and ecru incrusta-
lions which lie over the shoulders, and
are again continued in the stitched
plating of the skirt, and yet again be-
hind in the extension of the straps, til,
the eye connects them with the smart
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payne" which promises to be exceed
ingly popular this season, and which
has the further advantage. of being
very becoming. The collarless coat,
which is cut in the very latest fashion.
is trimmed with insertions of embroid-
cry, and the Wristbands of drawn silk
Some pretty passementerie ornaments
with hanging ends are also introduced,
and the skirt and sleeves are orna-
mented with rows of very fine tucks.
The same design could, of course, be
carried out in any other color, and,
needless TO say, there are innumerable
pretty shades in various, materials,
which are suitable for the purpose.
Then hero is another GAVIN that I
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TO CORRESPONDENTS.

All communications for this paper sheuld be accsm.
by the name of the aathor not necessarily for
nrt Of the writer Write only one side Of the pa
ner r re pnrtcnlariy careful in giving and
ares 70 nave the letters and figures plain issnot
tFoper names are often difficult to deelpher.
:" sie carets's manner In which they ritten.
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CHAPTER vIII.-coSr1NuEp.

CHAPTER VIII.-CoNTINUED.
This is new game of cards, Miss
Carmody," said Chalmers, glancing
at his lovely companion. "'The one
who finds the right name wins"
II win!" said Miss Helen, her eyes
flashing with excitement. "Here it
is!''
She passed neatly engraved card
to Mr.. Chalmers. That gentleman
took it and read:
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Gossip About Summer Modes

S 1 WRITE it seems as
though the spring is just
about to give place to early
summer. \ time when there
is so much of every thing
that. one scarcely knows
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UAIAlER HATS there are in
countless modes. Almost
every conceivable shape is
to be found. and almost ev-
cry conceivable: form of
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bers of the firm at all. 1 will trace
the stuff from the teamster who
hauled it, or get the facts from the
shipping clerk. 1 will make no bad
1>~ L.,
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SOME DETECTIVE WUFtIN.
Mr.. Chalmers found telegram
awaiting him from Chicago. 1t reae
as follows:
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Sale of Lands Near Lexington

Messrs. Moore & Moore, rea
estate agents, have sold large
part Of the Il" Miller Farm " lying
east of Lexington along the Lynch
burg turnpike, This was the estate
of Governor james Mcdowell dur
ing his lifetime.
Mr.. James M. ZOllman, n former
Rockbridge citizen, and who
recently sold his farm in the West,
bought 1870 acres lying east of the
FAIR Ground road, for which he
pays 81, 900 cash. There are many
desirable building sites on this
property and "A small portion of it
is in the corporate limits of Lex
ington.
Mr.. Charles r. Beaver of Lex
ington, bought 90 acres both on
the right and left Of the Lynch
burg road, for which he Is to Fay
S005. 9G. This is desirable farmi z
land.
This sale leaves but few acres
rs yet unsold, and its proximity
to Lexington and advantages Of
water and wood, will cause the re-
malnder to find II purchaser.