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Had "a collie;
a fne dog was he;
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one day Polly
knocked her dolly, 5i 5
Broke its pretty head. "A
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Said her, brother Ned '|e'tL' t3ssa3
Then did Polly II
Take up dolly. i Il it
Throws5it on the floor.
4 Said Miss Polly, I'll
In her folly, VI ~ 5stsS I, *
II Will playtno more"
Up ran collie, 33 II,
Seized poor dolly, h,
ran OH. TO a friend.
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no tear dolly s
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Editor of The Times Dispat ch:
Dear Slr,-Enclosed YOU will find some
drawings, which 1 hope are good enough
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Dear Editor,-I have not written for a.
good while because have been on Il a
little visit Up to Fenton.t near Warren
write. l have been back for two weeks
or more, but I did mot write We are
having a nice summer va cation. Is ! enjoy
writing so much now for q The Z, Times
Dispatch. | am writing another little
story that is true. 1 am so much obliged
to YOU for putting my stories In. l hope
you will like this one. I m. BE- se a OK
Your little friend, .
SALLIE M JEFFRTES.
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Dear Editor Of The T. d. G. g a.: % ssl I'll
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L etters From
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Dear Mr.. Editor.-I was delighted TO.
see my piece on the .childrens page last
week | enjoyed reading the letters las!
j hope vol, will print this. as want my
two big brothers that are away from
home to see 1t, and l am sure they will
If II Is printed, as they both take The
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send some riddles next week. * 5{
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'Xkk@mnz
STlANY

Finger marks on vanished furni-
ture are removed by rubbing them
with a piece of rag dipped in sweet
oil, Afterward polish Hith a dry
cloth.
An ever ready glue pot is a most
useful piece OF property. It is pre-.
pared by putting naphtha in a wide.
mouthed bottle and dissolving shcllac
In II. .
When mailing into hardwood. the
nails are apt to bend. To prevent
this dip the point Of each nail into oil.
lard or other grease before hammer
ing them in.
1t will be found a good plan to keep
peas, beans, rice. barley, coffee and,
in fact, all "dry groceries" in glass
jars. BY this a moments
glance will ~acquaint the housewife
with the necessity for replenishing
her stores.
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Told in Her
BoUdoir

Snake plumcs are exquisite In
mauvc.
Maline choux are still important
neck fxings.
Bright green silk hosiery is among
the novelties.
Embroidered net Is set into some
silk stockings.
CUFFS are anything from straight
bands to plaitings.
Carnations are coming into promi-
in millinery.
Crush belts of gold thread are
charming for the white frock.
a jeweled net for the hair is charm.
ing with n picture dress.
To be smartly dressed one cannot
escape this rule of much lace trim
ming.
Applique flowers cut from colored
taffeta on a gown of white wolfe or
muslin.
A charming summer accessory Is
the scarf OF painted mousseline de
sole.
When kid shoes have been wet and
become hardened, clean them at once
and rub with castor oil.
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May with them in the metropolis, and
to be their guest in bingham during
the summer.
General Garden advised her to &C.
cept the invitation, but Jessie had
at first declared that her place was
with him. and would not listen to his
arguments.
Il have changed my mind about
aunt Helen's invitation" she said,
later in the evening. II have de.
cided to go to New York for a few
weeks at least. l believe l can sell
some of my sketches and paintings
there. and-and-well, | think it best
to GO"
You are a wise little girl, Jessie"
said General Garden. Il shall be in
New York nearly as much as in Bos-
ton. and you will be much happier
there"
A week later Jessie was fondly
greeted by her aunt. Thomas Bishop
belonged to an old New York family,
and was proud to introduce his beau.
tiful niece to the exclusive society
circles in which the Bishops had been
welcomed.
II was at the Cregier reception that
she again met Arthur Morris. For
a moment Morris was unable to speak,
and gaZed at her blankly, first at
Jessie and then at Mrs. Cregier.
Really - why, really why - why,
don't you know. Mrs. Cregier, Miss
Garden and | have met before!" he
exclaimed. I'm fact-why, in fact we
are old acquaintances; are we not,
Miss Carden?"
II recall having met Mr.. Norris y
said Jessie, addressing her hostess,
1t was a trying moment for Jessie
Garden. Before her stood the man
she hated. Why had fate cast him
"a a reptile ever crawling across her
p"th? She longed to crush the ser
p ut's head with her tiny heel, yet
she knew that the snake had Gun
ming: she knew that her father was
caught in his coils. Never until that
moment did she realize the damnine
power Of money, or sound the depths
of a woman's hatred.
May l say something to you, Miss
Carden?" ventured Morris. "I'vt
wished to talk to o for a long time
or rather to write something, but
bullets get out Of this crush so
can explain myself"
II do not care to listen to you. sir.
Il beg of you, hear M for a mo
ment!" pleaded Morris. as Jessi,
turned haughtily from him.
Since you seem determined to ere
ate a scene in which | am to be In
volved. | prefer the less conspicuou
disgrace of listening to you," she said
bitterly. Here is a quiet corner
What have you to say to me, sir?"
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study hours. You take an unfair ad-
vantage of an accidental acquaintance.
That acquaintance was terminated last
summer by your acts and conduct, and
| have no desire to enew 1t. You
have had the education and oppor-
tunities of a gentleman, and must re-
spect my wishes"
She turned and entered the gallery.
Morris stood as if riveted to the floor
-daZed, ashen;faced and ~speechless,
Obeying a wild impulse, he rushed
after her, but halted at the door.
With a smothered oath he retraced his
steps, and hailing his coachman, drove
through Inter der Linden.
For the second time in his life the
fact had been forced upon him that
there were ambitions beyond the reach
of his money. The thought envenomed
him. Again he made a vow that Jessie
Garden should be his. His heavy lips
parted / N a sullen smile as he pictured
her surrender. The longer 1t was de-
layed the sweeter would be his tri'
umph.
The morning train for Paris had
Arthur Morris for a passenger. Ii was
months before he returned TO New
York to become a junior partner in
the firm Of Randolp Morris & Com
pany.
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papa dear. but you must no worry
in the least over me. | have money.
papa; lots and lots of money. | have
saved nearly two thousand dollars out
of my allowance. We shall get along
famously."
That evening. in the modest apart.
ments he had rented. General Garden
told Jessie the story of his downfall.
Randolph Morris was his principal
creditor, and negotiations were then
in progress by which he hoped to
transfer his l.. K q. stock to Mr.. Nor.
ris. in consideration of a loan which
would enable him to settle with his
minor creditors.
IF Mr.. Norris refuses to extend this
accommodation | shall be in lasting
disgrace" faltered General Garden.
Jessie Garden had listened quietly.
Until that day she had given little
thought to the problem which ever
confronts the great mass Of mankind
how shall we live, wherewithal shall
we be fed, clothed and housed? The
little room IN which they sat looked
mean and want.haunted. The faded
carpet. the cheap wallpaper, the taw.
dry decorations. the low and marred
ceiling. the wailing Of a sick child
through the thin partition, the odor
of a kitchen. the rumble of traffic owe
a cobblestone pavement-surely this
was a dream from which she would
awaken to find herself in the stately
mansion on the great boulevard.
Yet II was not a dream. At the
sound of the name Of Arthur Morris
the past and the present stood before
her in glaring colors. She must be
brave: she would be brave. With that
superb insight which nature gives to
woman. the plot devised by Arthur
Morris lay bare before her eyes. Her
father was enmeshed in the net which
had been set for her. To release him
must she be caught In the tolls?
The Bishops had purchased a resi-.
dence in New York, and there was
waiting for Jessie a letter from her
aunt inviting her to spend April and
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BRINGING Skirts Up to Date.

The woman who has a good cloth
skirt Of light weight. such as wolfe,
etamine or nuns yelling, left from
last summer can bring 1t up to the
mark OF prevailing fashions by the
dexterous adjustment Of taffeta or
peau de sole trimmings.
II she Is q tall woman and desires a
yoke effect she can build the yoke
from alternate strips Of the cloth and
taffeta. II panel effects are desired,
the stitched bands of silk q be SO
laid as to simulate panels.
But the great point Of divergence
between last seasons skirt and this
years lies in the vent. Last year the
vent was fastened by well-hidden
hooks and eyes. This year 1t is com
pletely covered by a box-plaited eff
feet.
To secure this effect in the made
over skirt, lay On a box pleat OF the
same silk used in trimming, narrow
at the waist line and faring slightly
toward the hem OF the skirt. This l.
fastened tight to the skirt. and can
not be detected from the same effec
in cloth. Nor does 1t give a botchet
or made-over effect to the garment
because of the general prevalence O
silk trimmings In every imaginable
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Wedding GoMns.

White satin is no longer Inevitable
for a bridal gown, but has been ex'
changed for even lovelier materials,
foamy chiffon. silvered gauze or soft.
est silk muslin and lace. Wells OF the
latter have been superseded by tulle.
while ever that favored flower OF
many generations, the orange bios
som. is noticeable by its absence, myr-
tie or white heather taking its place.
White heather Is looked upon as a
wonderfully lucky flower, but like the
four-leafed shamrock, It's scarcity Gre
ated its good fortune. Now II is said
to be cunningly bleached in order that
the supply may the demand
Exchange.
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White Net With Lace.

No material is more fashionable for
the gowns of afternoon and dinner
wear than white cotton net and II is
never more attractive than when com.
bined with lace. This very charming
costume illustrates that fact and
shows a novel and stylish bolero.
which Is made entirely of all over
lace, and trimming which consists of
wide frills of the material headed by
lace bands. "he waist Is one of the
latest and is full and soft, made with
a little square of lace at the front. and
is closed invisibly at the left Of the
front. The bolero can be used or
omitted as preferred and is arranged
over It, the two being Joined at the
lower edge. The skirt is circular with
a circular %fiounce, that Is Joined to It
beneath the upper row Of trimming,
and provides the graceful folds which
are essential to present styles. The
quantity Of material required for the
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CHAPTER XVIII.
Diplomacy.


After an absence of two years Jessie
Garden looked forward with pleasure
to q homecoming. She had hidden
her instructors and friends adieu, and
was about leaving Berlin for n brief
visit to Paris, when she received a
cablegram from General Garden, re-
uuesting her to return home at once.
The message was so worded that
Jessie was mystihed. but not alarmed.
After a stormy voyage. the liner
steamed into Boston harbor, and Gen
eral Garden clasped his daughter in
his arms. At first glance she hardly
recognized him. His face was drawn,
and the dark hair and beard had
turned to silver'gray.
You will be brave, my pet" he
said, his voice chOked with emotion.
Il have sad news for you, Jessie
There can be no very sad news,
papa dear, so long as you are alive
said Jessie. With a woman's intuition
she guessed the truth.
Il am ruined, Jessie! My bank has
failed, and my fortune Is swept away
That is not all. Our old home is in
ine hands Of creditors and | am a
SDankrupt-a bankrupt at the age OF
nifty"
Jessie smiled bravely through heI
tears.
II am distressed on your account
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NOT WHAT HE WAS SENT FOR.
irishman Had Reasoned Well, But
He Was Wrong.

He Was Wrong.
A farmer, accompanied by several
Of his hired men, went into the woods
one morning in the fall of the year
to cut down ONE trees. When about
to begin work II was discovered that
the cant hook had been left behind,
Turning to one of the men. an Irish
man not very long over. the farmer
instructed him to drive back to the
farm for the missing tool. The Irish,
man did not know what a cant hook
ing his ignorance, s drove off on his
errand, trusting to find some one at
the farm who would enlighten him.
At the barn, however, there was nc
one to help him out of his dilemma
Casting his eyes about the place for
the thing which would be most likely
to bear the name of cant hook" he
saw a mooley cow with lever a sign
of a horn upon It's head, and conclud
ed 1t was that he had been sent for
Procuring a rope, he fastened the
COW to the rear end of his vehicle and
eyultantly drove back to the woods
What in Sam Hill have YOU
there?" shouted the farmer on seeing
his messenger and the COW. II sen
you for a cant hook to use In movinf
the logs: what have you brought tina
cow for?"
BE jabers, boss. divil another
| thing could I see around the barn tina
| can't hook but this. Star of Hope
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Chapter XVlI.-centinued.

Norris stood "A few steps back of
Jessie and %devoured her with his eyes.
He noted the soft folds of her hair.
the rounded curves of her neck, and
as one spell.bound watched her deft
fingers as they glided over the surface
of the sketch book.
With a little sigh of disappointment
Jessie dropped the folio on her lap.
Not in months had she drawn with
less skill. What could be the matter?
She felt oppressed and under some ma.
Ign influence. Instinctively she
turned and looked sQuarely into the
ardent eyes and eager face of Arthur
Morris. With an involuntary cry of
surprise, fear and %vexation, she sprang
to her feet, the sketch book falling to
the floor.
why. Miss Garden" exclaimed
Morris, with stimulated astonisSnent.
Really, this is an unexpected pleas.
IRE. ! am delighted to meet you. Per.
nit me" And he picked up the
sketch book, bowed, and extended his
hand.
In these brief seconds Jessie had
regained her self-poss'ssion. You
have surprised me, Mr.. Morris" she
said quietly, ignoring his proffered
hand. You must be aware that this
is not a public reception Don We
a talk without disturbing any one in
the lobby"
A minute later they were in the
comparatively deserted cutter hall.
You have no right To follow me
here or to annoy me by your atten.
tons" said Jessie Garden, confront
ing him with flashing eyes. He fun.
bled n%ervously at his watch charm.
1T was purely accidental, | assure
you" he stammered.
Your arrival was announced in the
Berlin papers" said Jessie, coldly. II
learned this morning that you bribed
my servants, and realized that an in
terview with you was inevitable, but
/ did not think you would presume
to intrude your presence during my
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-07-01

No material OF the season Is more
fashionable or more attractive than
net in its many varieties. This very
charming waist is made of the sort
known as repouse, in cream color
combined with a yoke OF white nous
seine overlaid by bias bands of silk
and medallions of lace, the trimming
being little lace rufies. As illustrated
the waist Is made with long sleeves
that include deep cuffs but those OF
the elbow sort. shown In the small
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A useful Hint.

When roses or other artificial flow
ers fade. the economical girl paints
them with her water colors. The mus.
lin of which they are composed takes
paint readily. and n little patience will
rejuvenate an apparently passe hat
decoration.
In tinting the flowers, make the pet.
ais deeper in shade In toward the
base and leave the edges paler.
1t is surprising how fresh the flow.
ers will look after being recolored,
and they will hold the water colors
much longer than they do their origi-
nal coloring.
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Tea Biscuit Recipe.

Two teacupfuls -four, one heaping
teaspoonful of baking powder, one.half
teaspoonful Of salt: mix together and
sift. Melt a tablespoonful OF butter
and add it to two-thirds cupful Of cold
milk; fiatten dough with hands and
cut with biscuit cutter; bake in hot
oven until a delicate brown-about
fifteen minutes. This is a very good
recipe when n is in a hurry, and
one that cannot fail to turn out well.
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Latest Ideas In Fashionable Garments
Recipes Both New and Approved
delicious Way to Prepare straw.
berries.

lace which fashions the frivolous look.
ing lace coat. aud are much beruched
and berufled with the same chiffon.
The plain and dotted silks have ap.
pliqucs and demonstrations and EN-.
placements Of lace and embroidery,
and some of the newest show fancy
patterns cut from plaids and appll.
qued to the plain silks. and vice versa.
But no matter what the style OF the
parasol. 1t must have a long shaft
handle to proclaim 1t this seasons
style.
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New Ideas In Sunshades.

Then the parasols which shade
these dainty creations Of the MILL.
ner's art. In the morning, as already
limited, the linen p~arasol matches the
linen gown; and there are the colored
coachings. both In plain and plaids,
for various occasions.
With the fluffy lingerie hat there is
worn an equally fluffy parasol. and
these are frequently covered with the
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q soft brush to remove any sand. Hav
ready some fondant made as TO
French candy and melt IL over no
water. Take up a berry at q time.
pull of the hull. dip II into the melted
fondant, and when entirely coated re-
place the hull. Lay on oiled paper
and chill in the refrigerator. Do not
prepare long before they are needed,
as they quickly draw syrup. Serve In
small timbale or paper cases. two or
three In each.
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cut, can be substituted whenever pre.
ferred. The blouse itself is full and
sort below the yoke which is plain
and cut in a deep, becoming point at
front and back. At the waist is a
crushed belt of messaline satin, also
cream In tone, and the net Is made
over SILK and cotton mousseline which
Is soft and pretty while of moderate
cost. The quantity of material reauir-
ed for a m of medium size In
3A yards p, 3 yards "a or 1N yards
"A inches wide.
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Corst Cover.

Dainty corset covers that are well
fitting and made for the individual are
always far more attractive than any
other sort. This one is both pretty
and simple and can be made from any
one OF the materials used for under.
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Chance for Man With Brains.

Cash for brains is still the cry. Tho
Queensland government find that the
prlckly pear, a kind OF cactus. has
proved so vigorous a weed that $25, 900
has been offered for q sure means OF
Graduating 1t.
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Design by May Manton.

medium size Is. for waist AZ yards. II.
3& yards q or pa yards A inches
wide with k yard of all-over lace;
for bolero 1S yards 81 or q or "a
yards A inches wide: for skirt IL
yards 81, IL yards q or 6h yards A
inches wide.
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CRYSTAL Strawberries.

Here is n delicious way to prepare
strawberries, to be served with ice
cream at a luncheon: Select large,
perfect berries and brush gently with