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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing thing that ever was made Is
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. These
pills change weakness into strength,
listlessness into energy, brain-fag
into mental power. They're won
derful in building up the health.
Only 25c. per box. Sold by drug
gists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02
1T GIRDLES THE GLOBE.

The fame of Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
as the best in the world, extends round
the earth. It's the one perfect healer of
cuts, corns, burns, bruises, sores, boils,
scalds, ulcers, felons, aches, pains and
all skin eruptions. Only 1nfallible pile
cure. 25c box at all druggists.
Sold by all druggists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02
A Sure Thing.

It is said that nothing is sure ex-
cept death and taxes, but that is not
altogether true. DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption is a sure
cure for all lung and throat troubles.
tt ousands can testify to that. Mrs.
G. B. VanMetr., of Sheperdtown,
W. Virginia, says: 81 had a severe
ca . of Bronchitus and for a year
tl!' d everything I heard of, but got
NJ relief. g One bottle of DR.. Kings
Nsw Discovery then cured me alb
Aa sasv." = lis infallible for Group,
In ssnGsC ugh. Grip, Pneumonia
. Uons9 nption, Try it. It's
o. ~xAnteed BY all druggists. Trial
- Regular size SOC. 81.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02
WINE of CARDVI s;;; =: :t; 8. -

son July 81, the Crescent Hotel
at Eureka Springs opens - an all
year'round resort, under the man.
agement of the Frisco Symtem. Ex-
tensive renovations and improve
inents have been effected which will
make the Cr.zsent Hotel equal of
any hostely Ia b,. found AN the south
West.N
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02

Living at an out of the way place
remote from civilization, a family
is often driven to desperation in
case of accident, resulting in Burns,
Cuts, Wounds Ulcers, etc, Lay in a
supply Of BuckIen's Arnica Save
It's the best ON earth. 25c, at any
Drug Store.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02
If the Baby il Cutting Teeth

Be sure and use that old and we'll
tried remedy, MRS. WINsLOw's
SOOTHING SYRUP, for children teeth
ing. It soothes the child, softens
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind
collie, and is the best remedy for
Diarrh9a. TWENTY-FIVE cents bot
tie.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02
7 hat ThrobbiDg Head ach

Would quickly leave you, If you
used DR.. Kings New Life Pills
Thousands of sufferers have proved
their matchless merit for ST, k and
Nervous Headaches. They make
pure blood and build up your health
Only 70 cents, money back if not
cured. Sold by all Druggist.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02

a graphic account of the recent
floods In kansss and Missouri, with
photographs Of high y alter scenes, Il
contributed To TIN. Review Of Re
views fer July, by Charles NJ. Ha-
ger.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02
Quick ArrNata.

J. A. Gulledge, of Verbena, Ala,
was twice in the hosl ital from a Sc
we're case of piles, causing "a tumors.
a fter doctors and remedies failed,
Bucklin's Arnica Salve quickly ar
rested further Inflammation and
cured him. I conquers aches and
kills pain. Csc. at all druggists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02

Tue extreme limit on above lex
cts will be Octo Der 81, 1908, liberal
stop over privileges allowed in
both direc ions.
For furtner particulars write or
call en- T. E. GREEN, q T. A, Raj
eigh, N. G. All phones Ne. 14l.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02

cures made by Dr..
kilmer's Swamp-Root,
the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy.
1t is the great med
ca triumph of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years Of
scientific research by
Dr.. kilmer, the emf
nent kidney and blad
J. s1s-A - q
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02
SPECIAL RATES VIA s. A. l. RY.

Summer excursion rates via Sea
board Air Line Railway. Tickets
sold daily June 1st to September
3Oth inclusive with final return
limits October 31st. Below I beg
to give you rates to the principal
points:
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02

eu > nrw kan q liz TAres Who
nrx> DIS sAAsGs IN ~ hsalrA .s,-
ooxn ~ I'm ys~x, asssr~ard. ~Al,e
. woman vh0 isys sssds IL scuvs
dufjes Of wonsnhpp1 In healgA -
don h~is b svS ca In k.pp.nD.
ysazs sznef she h. p0set so. Thb
= truly . orfsicA ans.
Ma lAwA S. webb OF To,s6o.
oAo, rsnognks he eA1aes a nse
- . aasVsross p~tod sad ale aaso
- AlsA - Wine q CsrduA she
wTfs0;
~l - AAap heea tsss0lA aus
@A II tn neasfrxA prr4oA. I $4,000
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02
Mrs. Laura S. Webb,

- dog Il - vsaEA -
- seV.,<AnsoL ~ -
- - . tsts,l Z sunn1
o. - 80 sAnsQ -
~ q GA - - -
- su6Aun6nsslE 49, \ al
A<11n1 - ~ Q tuaAA H.
Wesnss1 eas - @ -
a.uGA sshsN - AAAsr q
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a.nv0as - - -. -
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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02
A. B n. G. RAILROAD,
TIME TABLE "a

11"I 111O00 0H
To take effect Nov. "a 1901, at
10 :Q1 A, M.
Time Table No. %, Sept. l,
1901,
A9TBOUND TRAINS.
8
@ally Pass
enger
STATIONS
Daily
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02
co YOUCET UP
WITH A LAME BACK l.?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know of the wonderful
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02

Summer xcusion tickets, season
1903. In effect June 1st t, Sep
L.. L,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02

SEAB0ARD |
AIR LINE RAILWAY.
Short Line toprinoipal cities of the South |
and Southwest, Florida, Cuba, Texas, Cali
fornia and Mexico, also north and north
west Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia
ew York, Boston, Cincinnati, Chicago, In
dianapolis, st. Louis, Memphis and Kansas
City.
Trains leave Raleigh as follows:
No. "a. NoRrHBoUND.
l 40 A. M, "SKABOARD EXPRESS" FOR
Norfolk, Portsmouth, Richmond,
Washington. Baltimore, Philadel-
phia, New York, Boston and all
points North, Northeast andNorth-
west,
IL: 15 A, M. "SEABoARD LOCAL MAIL"
For ALL POINTS from Raleigh to
Portsmouth, Norlina to Richmond,
connects at Henderson for Oxford
and Weldon with A. c.; at Ports
mouth Norfolk with A. L. Steam
ers for points North and North
| east,
No. 66.
l:5O A, NJ. "SKABoARD MAIL" FOR
Richmond, Washington, Baltimore
Philadelphia, New York and Bos-
ton, connects at Richmond with
G. & o. for Cincinnati, Chicago and
At. Louis at Washington with
Pennsylvania and B. & o. for all
points.
mo. 81 Southbound.
A. M. ''SEABOARD EXPRESS FnR
Charlotte, Atlanta, Columbia, Char
lesion, savannah, jacksonville St
Augustine, Tampa and all points
south and Southwest.
No. Al.
100 p. M. "SEABoARD Local NAH
For Charlotte Atlanta and all 10. q
points, connects At Atlanta for al
points South and Southwest.
/ No. q.
, 6:a7 P. NJ. "SEABoARD MAIL" FOL
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Atlantis
Columbia, Charleston, Savannah
!. Jacksonville, Tampa and all pc Uta
]. South and Southwest. Ticket ol
sale to all points. Pullman berth
. reserved. Tickets delivered a.,
baggage checked from HOte' ant
Residences without extra charge a
S UPTOWN TICKET OFFICE
; Marlborough House Building.
, C. II. Gattis, Z. +. and p.
J. Phones III. Raleigh, N.
Il II. s. Lizard. T. P, A,
Raleigh, n. G.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02

- ~ S,71 - e1nsA lAsA
AssaI q 80. - ! - go 60 -
w. q castx M - = es,.a -
q - 49,
w,as a car'azi y - r~,ssy -
r~-iss-rve . woman sgsaass IL sAssA
~ ssDs vssA ns eAases q H.
n D-sAensAs hHi.Ay ssssssos
a@ r.D q ssasrsaS. n Asase
III b - aved tAoosAsdb C -
ssrn Ia n Una Do - ~
s.ai ssasrs.g b spas -. ~.
NgA prSparsksoos sAaeA b 49,
n s6vH.0- BsGin IL WIZ C
cardui ers>sm~as snday.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02
|fiEEE ARE NAyY


Is and s.. bas Aers arp
wy kv snvaaA eves IS
ssd so yu.s % s~- Tie
change = M contas 20
. woman ae>s her tnrsy-
AusA yv7r. esAex sn~s~.
her N tnyakd u g.ves
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02

, Co-op-rAiiv- Nov ment Among Agrt-
cuItur,S- for Better Pric.s .. FOR Better
product. and NJ arke. Facilities.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-02

specf-I Rate. Via The s~aboard Air
Line Rail way
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-11-13

quoise Or emerald green. These little
additions are bright and picturesque
for the country, but they look woefully
out of place on the better frocks.
The three-quarter basque ccat is get
ting more popular every Gay in cloth
as we'll as in fur and velvets. Some
women look well in everything, and
therefore can wear this style of coat,
but, taking it all round, it is not becom-
ing. 1t cuts the figure at an ugly angle
and detracts considerably from th=
height.
The new wine color is run very close
by a bright shade of cobalt blue, but
do not think the latter will hold it's OWE
for long. as Parisians have worn so much
blue during the past season. Black and
black and white, with a good deal OF
chenille ard jet, are really very popu-
lar l really do not think we shall see
anything of green for long time. The
leading Paris firms are using a good
deal of purple, but this requires careful
handling. When 1 say green is at dis
count you must remember that dark
green cloth coats are still worn with tar
tan skirts.
ELLEN OSMONDE.
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ELLEN OSMONDE.
Fuel Brigucttes.

The Northern Pacific Railroad ccm-
pany has been looking into the matter of
fuel briquettes, and some tests have been
made with a fuel of this character il
vented by DR.. r. ]. Schrimper, of St
Paul, Mimi. According to DR.. Schrimp-
er's formula, soft coal refuse largely en-
tiers into the composition of these cubes
1t is said that they can be made at a cost
of SIPS per ton. The trial resulted in
demonstrating the fact that the use Of
the briquettes showed an economy Of 40
per cent 1t is said that one ton of the
latter will go further than ton of soft
coal by about between % and 80 per cent
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-11-13

of fur are generally fitting finish. For
tunate. indeed, is the woman who has
some treasure of this sort laid by
But enough! We live in a work-a-
day world, and most CT our readers re-
quire practical garments at not too fab
uless cost Therefore, come with NE
to- the world of flannels. French flannel
is most delightful fabric for various
occasions. Originally associated with
bedroom wear, and somewhat dowdy at
that, it is now pressed into the service
OF the smartest country and evening
dress frocks. It is perhaps the cheap
est material in which beautiful color
ings are obtainabie, and delightful
shades of navy blue and russell brown
in this fabric are justly popular.
Delaine is another attractive material,
but think flannel takes the first place
Blouses and skirts of contrasting hue
are no longer worn, but if you have an
uDlined flannel skirt and blouse to
match, you possess charming costume
at small cost. l really think the flannel
frock is boon we do well to enjoy at
the moment.
Co nv yak 1Ol eli d
French flannel-in scarlet; it is too apt
to remind one of the petticoat and dress
ing-gown at their dowdy stages. 1t is,
however, charming in a new champagne
shade. and makes a becoming indoor
frock. This, of course, can be treated
more deliberately than navy blues and
browns for country wear. In bright
shades of rose-pink this French flannel
makes dainty evening frocks.
1t is a relief to turn to the simplicity
and cheapness of a flannel or serge frock
with trotteuse skirt, prettily cut, and,
plain blouse-lihe bodice, with its very
wide crinkled belt of leather, suede or
kid to match
Such gown OF flannel can be worn
right into the coolest weather with the
addition of smart little bolero coat
to match. This bolero coat must always
fasten at the waist and have big, plated
coat sleeves and some thick silk cord
to form finish. Thus you will have
complete, smart costume at very small
cost. If in brown you will, of course
have brown boots and hat en- suite, foI
nowadays Fashion demands harmony ir
shades. You may, however, introduce
with your smart white turnover collar
and stock touch of bright orange, tur
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peries of the Victorian period on one
tide and the beautiful velvet kimono on
the other you are torn between the de-
sire for the pelerine of our great-grane-
mothers. time and the modern japanese.
l must say rather like wrap of this
description to be bizarre, and there is
a distinct feeling for the brightest of
coioring. Bright shades of wine color,
emerald green. orange and purple, are
all pressed into the service of the opera
cloak de luxe. and these go long way
towards attaining picturesque effects.
And little real lace and good deal
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-11-13

Individual Englishwoman is more BEAU
tiful than she ever was before. Last,
but not least, fabulous sums are spent
on really beautiful clothes.
In a way, the 1880 fashions are re-
vivals of the Marie Antoinette period,
but the costumer Of to-day has improved
on both, and there is besides a multi
plicity Of fabrics to choose from. All
the sumptuous materials of old are re-
produced with additional loneliness. Old
lace has always retained it's value, and
is worthy of such fabrics as chiffon;
\ chiffon-velours, crepe &c chine, and
glorious satins, not to speak of the Won
derful colorings and embroideries from
the cast.
1t is now universally acknowledged
that the Japanese have affected the arts
Of almost every country, and the Eng
disappearing races are ardent admirers
Of the Japanese intelligence in every
department Consequently there is
every reason to suppose that we have
surpassed in sumptuousness of woman's
garb every era.
But, alas! very few of us can pur-
chase the sumptuous garments we would
wish to. One thing, however, every
modern woman with a moderate dress
allowance must try and purchase is the
wrap which will Go duty both for car
eiage and evening wear. A goodly
amount laid out on such garment is
economy in the end, and there is no
reason why this wrap should not last
1t least six years if the fabric be good
1t is in sumptuous carriage wraps that
,ne sees the beauty of fabric, design,
.ur and lace so representative of the
Marie Antoinette period In the choice
If garment of this kind you can be as
Individual and as exclusive as you like
There is no need to lavishly follow any
particular era With the shawl-like dra-
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Remarkable Event.

Didn't think l could speak, did you
eh?" said Bragg. exultantly. after his
first attempts at post-prandial oratory.
We'll. | confess can't imagine any
thing so marvellous that has happenod
for years"
Nothing like it in century, eh?"
oh. longer than that Not since
Balaam's time "-Tit-Bits.
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A Call.

Mr.. Peeyy-It SEE here our minister he.
received a call from weather. church
Mrs. Peeyy-My land! Does it say he'll
take it?
Mr. Pseyy-Oh, yes. He SEE that. bein
as money is the root of all evil, there i.
mors Feed of his services in the Weather
par.sh.-.IuGCe.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-11-13
Daily Occurrence.

Caller-I hope you'll take advantage
of the opportunities you have here
hope to see you sitting at your en-
ployer'S desk some day.
Office Boy-Oh, OATS easy. Come
around when he amt in an you'll see
me sittin' dere wild me feet ON top
Chicago Daily News.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-11-13
Nisunderstood.

Il rust say" remarked the physician.
-.you! husband is in bad way Any
arrangements you may want to make"
ct, doctor" she cried. 81 could never
thlR': &c marrying again. IN. Y. Sun
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The Fluffy One-Your husband doesn't
rink, does he?
The Demure One-Oh, my, no! He has
40 bad habits at all. But wish that
could cure him of his fondness for
cloves.-Boston Globe
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Much the Snme Thing

II want to see the parade" walled 4!
boy.
My SON." replied The father. who Ia
experienced the usual vicissitudes 81
civic celebrations, ''I'll put you in the
cider press and you'll have all the SEN
sations without going SO far for them.
Chicago Post.
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No Cruelty.

Traveler-Yes; l was captured by the
squaw.
Hostess-Horrible!
Trayeler-Yes; but they had some
mercy. They didn't insist on fashion
able wedding.-N. Y. Weekly.
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Bridget, can't we have some fried
potatoes for breakfast"
mo. ma'am. you can't. Them heavy
breakfasts amt fashionable any more"
N Y. Times
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Not Her Fault.

Your daughter" said Mrs Oldcas-
tie, has such nerve. She fairly bub-
bles over with high spirits"
Il know it. She gets it from Josiah's
side of the house. though My folks
are all strong temperance people,
Chicago Record-Herald
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Husband dosing all patience)-Ohi
why are you forever bothering me foI
money in this way?
VIE -(excitedly)I suppose it's be-
caase / can't think of better way
Philadelphia Press.
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No Regrets.

Don't you sometimes regret the
manner in which you have used money
to influence votes?" -
mo, sir" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. Il may be a little tricky, but
I'm not stingy. '-Washington Star
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Au Faft.

Mrs. Waldo-Cecil-He has barrel OF
money.
Edith Waldo-Cecil-But is he all
right socially?
Mr. Waldo-Cecil-Oh yes: he hasn't
the least idea how he got it--Pics.
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Mrs. Lakeside What asnest OF human
misery Canada must be!
MIR. LIN what way?
Mrs. 1.-The paper says that in 81
years the courts there have granted OILY
116 divorces.-N. Y Weekly
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GOSSIP OF FASHION
Marie Antoinette Styles Are the
Vogue of the Season.
FRENCH FLANNELS POPULAR
IkoSsi biIities in Dress for the Woman
without Great Wealth - Japan
csc Modes Are in Demand-Ofh-
err SeasonabIe Notes.

,Wsza HEN the history of the fash
AeASk ions of to-day is recorded a
kSWW hundred years hence think
UA4AG they will be described as
Y ~ being an improved 1880
- style Should certainly say
iress is improved in every possible way:
Manufacturers know more about the
Iyeing of fabrics, great brains are
,ressed into the service of their con-
,truction, and the real designers of dress
re artistic men and women, while the
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Mr.. Dotterby-Yes. old friend, that
boy of mine has gone and made a fool
of himself again.
Friend-What's he done?
Mr. Dotterby-Why, married-er-
Come to think, it's your daughter
Chicago Daily News.
Perpetual.
How is your love affair progress
ing?"
We'll, I've been told that I may
hope"
You don't say? That's every
thing"
"Nell-er-she doesn't seem to think
it's anything-at least. nothing but
hope "-Philadelphia Press
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Purely business.

furSAy business.
Mother-Mary, that young Spinner
has been paying q great deal of atten-
ton to you of late. Do you think he
means business? a.
Mary with far-away look)-I am
afraid he does, mother. He is an agent
for bicycle firm, and he has done
nothing but try to sell me machine
ever since. he's been coming here
Tit Bits
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Worked Like n Charm.

worked Like n Charm.
you gave me has worked like charm.
and my skin is as soft as rose leaf.
Physician-Did you follow my direc-
tons and use that and nothing else?
mot another thing, not even pow
der. But l am going away and yo,
must tell me how to make it"
Certainly"
What are the ingredients?"
Soap and water."-N. Y. Weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-16
GEAT INTEREST
MANIFESTED IN COMING CONFER
ENCE ON BOIL WEEVIU
PEST
Occurs at Dallas on November 5, ana
Delegates Named to Represents
hrkaAEaS.

l. is prohable taat 10 coHyeHJi9.4
ever held III the south is arousiag a
greater degree Of interest DIAN III
bolI-Weevil conference that VII take
place at Dallas. Ten on the a-h= os
Novembet President X. E Morris
tie Arkansas Gotf4n Dealers assurta-
tien, and Pfesident \d famber& Vi
the Little Rock Board Of Trade. bo#a
have appointed strong delegations -
the convention from thoil, respectfa
organizations, and il is understood tit.t4
the gentlemen named. as Well a. Sec
fetary George K. Brown. Will bt= iii AZ
tendance The delegations appointed
are as follows:
Arkansas Cotton Dealers associa-
tion-W A. Arthur. chairman: TeXar-
kama: James II. Belts Hope VA
Short. Helena S G. Alexander. Peter
p. Byrd, Pine Bluff; l.. p Bar5d n
Fort Smith. S. X. McNutt Arkadel-
phia; Dr. O. p. Robinson. Ziba BeGn}t5
and Ad Hamberg, Little Rock
Little Rock Board of Trad,=-Al..lar
J. + W. 1'ilar, chairman Ia >. p
Robinson John G. Lonsfa1o# Mayoe
w. e. Lemon 7. G. Brown 1rourehe
Damn, Ernest J. Field, ). II M".<rtt
(Arkadelphial. T. II. Hu,,en;uson. ".
Fl. McMuiraN. G. A. Pra-.. Colonel
Aaron Allen. c. c, Johnson Il. +. II.
Eberts. l.. NJ. Conley, y MaGira
and w. G. Manlte.
No doubt all the rain oad5 viii CIV
the delegates the benefit ST very
low rate
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-16
MY HEROINE
[OriginaE.l

tOrlginat.l
.'Nhat place is this? How and when
did come here? Whatever it is.
don't like it. The walls are bare, and
there Is no furniture except the bed
lie on, that washstand with its bowl
and pitcher aud those queer looking
bottles
I'm not going to stay here. III get
up, dress myself and find out what this
all means.
NO. l can't do that. Im weak as a
kitten. That I'm i'll is plainly evident
how i'll l don't know. l wonder if
Im going to die.
This won't do. must occupy my
mind Fortunately, we authors can al
ways do that. Let me see. What was
l doing when l was last at work:
have it. | was conjuring up a new
heroine"
Whether there was an interval be-
tween this point and what followed |
don't know. may have slept; | may
have been unconscious. At any rate,
standing in the middle of the floor look
y
appeared to be about twentythree
years old. Her dress was similar to
that of the portrait, of my great grand
mother when she was young. There
was some adornlnent to the head which
l could not make out. but it resembled
the cap of Il QuakereSS. Around her
neck and shoulders was q white ler-
al, int t,h nil lnsS
apron Her dress WAS of some gray
material That face can ever forget
1t! Oval, the cheeks round. the COM
plexion fair, the mouth small and sensi-
tive, the hair and eyes black. But to
say that the eyes were black is nothing.
They We're full of feeling, of sympathy.
My soul went out to her in an instant.
Here IS my heroine. That is her per-
sonnel. and am sure from her appear
ance she is as lovely within as without.
Judging from her dress, she must have
lived not less than Il hundred years
ago, Il may be 300. Possibly she
was with William Penn when he
founded the Quaker City. shall have
to brush up my remembrance of what
4 nave TtHu Dl tuibSt' | IlltS, loi i2d =
no books here, and | must set my her
ONE in the midst of pioneer scenes.
But that part Of nay work can wait.
For the present III occupy myself with
my skeleton. or. rather, my plan, for
skeleton is not 4 good word, though an
expressive one, and somehow, feeling
that this romance is kecnly near my
presSons. (I wonder why we authors
so often forget that our readers have
sclves.}
She is Alice Gray Alice is pretty
namc, and Gray is quite appropriate to
a Quakeress She loves whom? Penn
was Il marvel OF manly beauty.
might make him the hero. NO; the
heroine Is mine. There shall be no
hero unless he#i unworthy +ot Alice
l.rav and III the end she flnns IN mf