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The Lamar register., 1904-11-30

The newest veil is called the Mel
ba." and looks more like an exquisite
lace founce than a veil. 1t is deep
and wide and circular. and made most
ly of Chantilly lace, with its fiat. silky
mesh and graceful patterns.
Some of them have the pattern OF
the edge repeated, in a smaller way.
at the top of the fiounce, just where
it lies over the brim of the hat.
Chiffon veils-some of them-have
scalloped edges and are appliqued
with small velvet daisies. But their
charm is the way they pull up on a
drawing string and tie snugly around
or over the crown.
Some of the prettiest automobile
wells are double-a medium shade,
with lighter shade over 1t. and join
ed together at the top.
Anoher double veil has the inner veil
embroidered in large dots and shirred
up to fit somewhat under the chin,
while the outer veil flows free.
A curious trick-it's new, tools to
have the wells made of changeable
stuffs. The second color doesn't show
definitely, but gives little simmer.
ing beauty note that is fascinating.
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Where Racing Manners Win.

Manners are becoming more and
more important to the success of
harness horses that are expected to
race in good company and make any
sort of a showing. The overanxious
trotter or PAGER will take SO much
out of himself in scoring that horse
of less speed than he himself pos
sesses will beat him handily before
the race Is ended. The horse that
cannot be placed at the will of his
driver after the word is given will
not win any race worth talking about.
Neither will the horse of opposite
temperament-the sort that must be
"reefer" and rallied from start to
finish. The winning trotter must have
ambition enough to beat the other
horses in the race, speed enough to
meet them on equal terms in that
particular. and the willingness to let
his driver decide when the brush for
the front shall be made. That sort
of horse is rare bird. and when you
find one and expect him to win three
or four races in a row you must add
to his other good qualities those of
being good shipper. first-class
feeder and the ability to stand a
change of track and water every
week.-Los Angeles Times.
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Burt has devoted his time to the
study of craftsmanship in its purest
sense. Political honors have crowded
share the confident faith of his low
ing wife that the highest place in the
gift of the people shall some day
crown his career.
There are frequent reunions in the
old farmhouse or on the spacious
lawns surrounding John Burt's resi-
dence. Once year Sam Rounds su-
perintends clambake, and John
Hawkins always manages to be pres
ent. To the latter's inquiries con-
corning the future Mrs. Rounds, Sam
turns a grinning. untroubled face.
NO man in Rocky Woods is bach
elor until he is way past sixty" Sam
declares. AN I'm spry yet as a colt
in clover. Sometimes Ma Rounds is
a bit doubtful erbout my matrimonial
chances. but / has hopes; | still has
hopes. Edith. may help you to some
more of them clans? Jessie, please
pass young Master Burt's plate; it's
empty already. How that boy grows.
He's coming up like sparrowgrass af-
ter a rain"
Mrs. Rounds bustles around, her
eyes bright with the joy of being
busy.
You set down, Ma Rounds" COM
mands Sam in hopeless tone. You
set right down and let us young folks
wait on the table. l can't break her
of workin', John; | swan, just can't
do nothin' with her. Well" raising
glass of sparkling cider. heres God
bless all good people. an happy days
tew all of ye!"
1.-THE End
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HARD WORK TO KILL BEAR.
North Carolina Men Evidently Not
the Marksmen Their Fathers Were.

Some of the citizens of the Ashland
section had a novel experience in
killing big black bear recently. He
was discovered passing across the
bottoms of the Bushnell plantation
about noon. by Alfred Jones, a color
ed tenant on the place, who notified
all the farmers in the neighborhood.
A number of men came with their
dogs and their guns and proceeded
to locate the beast.
The dogs soon struck the track
and several of the hunters got within
close range at o'clock. Five or six
loads were fired into him before he
had apparently noticed any onslaught
Firing continued for several hours
with slight effect. and several fierce
fights between the dogs and the bear
occurred. but he apparently made no
effort to attack any of the huntsmen.
Late in the afternoon. after consid-
cradle lodging in thick swamp. he
climbed a large tree. Several shots
we're fired at him from below. and
he went out on a limb which was SO
small it broke under his weight.
When he fell to the ground Mr.. Ed
Harrill was at very close range and
got good aim at a point Just below
the heart. which ended the conflict.
Mr.. Summers. who sent for his
wagon. carried the bear to the near
est scales and found that he weighed
267 pounds.-Charlotte Observer
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he grasped the patriarch's hand. gu
dropped me off the Segregansett IN
the right place and at the right time.
Destiny orders all these things. ana
old destiny and are chums. III tell
you all about IL. Captain Burt. when
we have lots of time"
Linked arm in arm the old captain
and his first mate entered the wide
door of the Burt farmhouse.
Never had the great oaken table up
held such dinner. Mrs. Jasper was
temporarily supplanted by chef from
Boston. Rare old plate came, for the
first time in Johns recollection, from
mysterious chests stored away in the
attic. Those who surrounded the
board never will forget the invocation
offered by Peter Burt when he blessed
the food. The shadows which dark
ened his life had all been lifted. and
the austere cloud passed from his
features as fog before a quickening
gale.
Glistening in new coat of paint.
the Standish bobbed at the landing
when John helped Jessie on board.
They had accepted Sam Rounds in
vitation to a clambake at Churchilrs
Grove. and Sam asked all his old
friends and neighbors. For the first
time in the memory of the living gen
Grafton Peter Burt attended an out
ing. Under the giant pines he sat
with John Hawkins and told and lis
tened to tales of the sea.
The Standish pointed her bow out
towards Minors Light, and picked her
way between threatening rocks. I'm
der the shadow of Black Reef John
dropped the anchor and watched the
line until 1t became taut as the incom-
ing tide swept them near the rocks.
Above his head he could see the spot
where he had knelt as boy and
listened to Peter Burt while he prayed
to the God who ruled the storm. For
some minutes no words were spoken.
DO you remember the last time we
were here. Jessie?" he asked.
Yes. John" without raising her
eyes.
do you remember what / said to
YOU that day. Jessie?"
IL think do, John" 1t may
have been the reflection of the sun.
but touch of crimson came to her
cheeks. at was a long time ago,
John. and perhaps I've forgotten just
what you said. Can you repeat lit"
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WHILE THE
TEA DREU

Gardenias are the chosen flowers for
the trim little beaver hat.
Short crepes of wonderful color and
sheen are an innovation.
Bracelets are fashionable again. the
chain and bangle styles prevailing.
Little girls are wearing dainty white
ruffied aprons again over their school
frocks.
Such a pretty crepe de chine blouse
Is applied with pink velvet peoples
and green buds.
Sables are particularly good with
the brown tones SO much affected IN
this winters dress.
Given some chiffon and ribbons. and
a simple frock may be made to bios
som like rose garden.
The new capes may not be trim
looking, but one can't store two yards
Of dress material inside a little coat
sleeve.
A wreath of gorgeous chrysanthe-
NUNS in copper and yellow tones fin
ishes the beaver hat with copper
broadcloth.
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$40
IT'S
600

The National Live Stock Associa-
ton Is making plans to push the pass
age of bill now pending in Congress
looking to the taking of live stock
and agricultural census next year and
every five years thereafter. 1t is be-
lieved that with united effort this bill
may be passed during the short ses-
sion. The importance to the live stock
interests of a complete census Of live
stock every few years. cannot be over
estimated. Indeed, 1t Is actually neces-
sary. The country might to-day be
face to face with famine and no one
be the wiser. A scarcity of stock in
any branch would mean high prices
for meat and a general disturbance of
the industry. What a majority of the
people want is a steady market based
upon an accurate knowledge of the
conditions. Reliable statistics regard
ing the available supply would be in
valuable to bring about this condition.
Denver Record-Stockman.
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The parsnip is one Of the few vege-
tables which improves by frost. Before
freezing it has a strong. disagreeable
flavor which makes it scarcely desir-
able for the table. 1t will grow rap
idly after being nipped by the frost
and keep on growing until late in the
season. 1t is surprising to find in the
winter or spring how much the roots
have grown. One feels almost con-
WINGED that they do not stop for the
cold weather at all. For this reason
they should be left in the ground as
long as 1t is safe to leave them before
digging and storing for the winter
The Lamar register., 1904-11-30
An arm reached out and the little
hand was firmly clasped.

An arm reached out and the little
hand was firmly clasped.
81 told you that loved you. JESSIE"
he said. The imprisoned hand made
no attempt to escape. 81 told you
that that love was my inspiration:
that no woman on earth should share
1t: that no matter whatever befell
you-sunshine or rain, happiness or
sorrow-that my ambition was to see
you showered with all the blessings
God can grant to a good woman;
said that II a day came when had
right to ask your love in return that
| should do so. making no claim on
our old friendship. And then you
said something. Jessie-do you re-
member what you said. darling?"
81 said that | wanted you to love
me, but not to speak of it again
until | said you could" said Jessie,
lifting her laughing eyes. you can
say it again-if you wish to. John"
Two soft arms were around his
neck and two sweet lips met his.
You knew I would wait for you,
John. didn't you?"
John Burt's modest mansion stands
on the crest of the hill which slopes
down to the old farmhouse. 1t COM
mands superb view of the crescent
sweep of ocean beach, and also of the
more quiet beauties of bingham bay
Nerdant terraces and winding paths
and roads come to the edge of the
yard surrounding the old homestead,
but no gardeners hand has been per-
mitted to touch the quaint surround
of the house of Burt.
In the long summer days Jessie's
children play about Peter Burt's
knees. Nearly five score years have
passed over his head. His shoulders
are bent. and the voice falters at
times. but his eyes preserve the spark
of their wonted fires.
Watched and cared for by those
who love him, he calmly awaits the
coming of the reaper. into whose gar
ner long since have been gathered the
atoms of his generation.
few miles away another mansion
fronts the ocean. James Blake and
his fair Edith have been blessed with
two children and with each others
love. roguish boy bears the name
CT John, and dainty little miss re-
spends to the name of Jessie. James
Blake is now in fact as well as in
name the head of the great firm so
conspicuous in this narrative. In n
thousand ways he has merited the
confidence reposed in him by John
Burt. Generous as yet. almost to a
fault, he has acquired with RESPONSE.
hility that breadth of view and poise
Of Judgment which found Its highest
expression in the man who made his
success possible.
Retiring from active business when
cost mea are making a start. John
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Walking skirts will remain short
and full There are those who hint
at lining of buckram in the hem, TO
be succeeded by whalebone. with pos
sibly steel as last resource. Between
a steel-stiffened skirt and crinoline
there is little difference.
Full skirts will be worn also in
those gowns that are intended for
smart occasions. although the pleats
and gathers will be more simply ar
ranged than hitherto. while fiounces
and frills will be fewer in number.
I'm many cases, where soft fabrics
like crepe de chine, velours and nous
seine are being used, the skirts will
be allowed to fall in long. straight
folds from waist to feet, the bodices
being also very simply but pictures
quely arranged with full folds coming
from the shoulders and crossing in
front under a deep waist belt of soft
silk or satin ribbon.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-30

London Engineering illustrates and
describes the largest monolith yet
built. Two of these structures form
the foundations for the roundheads at
the entrance of the new Midland Rail-
way Company's harbor at Heysham. in
Morcambe bay. The roundheads are
three hundred feet apart. and only a
short distance removed from the main
channel formed by Heysham lake.
They are built on monoliths, which
constituted one of the most interesting
features of the works. for. being fifty
five feet in diameter they were the
largest constructed in connection with
harbor works
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Wraps and Hats.

In wraps the cape is far and away
the favorite. Many and various are
the modes and models in these. from
the military cape. such as Uncle
Sans officers carry, to the draped
shawl production that is lined with
quilted and padded satin and covered
with costly lace. The cape slips on
so easily over the shoulders and rests
SO tenderly on the filmiest and fluff
fest of sleeves, that the smart girl
has already elected 1t as her favorite
wrap for all occasions.
Hats and wraps. too, absorb an ap-
preciable amount of fashionable at
tention, for over here we have not
altogether taken up the English fash
ion of dispensing with hat for even
ing wear. White is again the favor
lite for hats, but the dominant note of
color is introduced in the ostrich
plumes which often form the sole
trimming.
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This is the day of old jewelry. Even
with the severest tailored gowns.
strings of turquoise. pearl, jade. coral
or colored glass beads are worn. One
pays as high as IS for string of
glass beads. These are supposed to
be Venetian, but most of them are
made in Providence. r. l.. and other
American cities. There is green
bead turned out in a Providence fac
tory which rivals jade for translu-
cence and tender coloring. Pink coral
and white coral are in high favor.
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Scientific English FARMING.

At Faringdon. Berkshire, farming
has been raised to a science. Mr..
George Adams. of the royal prize farm,
Wadley house, farms some 1000 acres,
of which about half is arabic and half
pasture. He employs from 200 to $50
laborers. milks 500 cows daily, keeps
about forty Shire brood mares, a score
OF breeding scws. and from 5000 to
1000 laying hens. grows about 1000
acres of grain. besides attending to
other multifarious items in the ordi
nary course of farm practice. Abo,s
1000 acres Of meadow hay are haf.
vested annually. All the work, cut.
ting, carrying and ricking. is done b.
Observation-Disclosures
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CHAPTER xxxiv.
The End.

The End.
Peter Burt stood by the gateway
and shaded his eyes with his hand
as he gazed down the road. Two
weeks before that day he had re-
ceived his first letter from John. 1t
briefly and modestly recited the story
of his struggles and of his success.
and ended with an account of the
tragedy which resulted in the death
of Arthur Morris and the wounding
of Blake.
The old-fashioned clock had sound
ed the midday hour. and Peter Burt
looked beyond the turn of the road.
where the yellowbrown of dust had
dulled the green of foliage. Respond
ing to the touch of whip spirited
team of horses dashed ahead as they
reached the summit of the hill.
Sam Rounds was driving. and a
stranger to Peter Burt was beside
him. John Burt and Jessie were in
the rear seat.
God is very good to us. John" said
Peter Burt. as he took his grandson's
hand and looked, through glad tears.
into his face. His stern old face grew
IAN old mans blessing on your
pretty head he said. gently touching
the folds of her hair with his huge
palm. You are very beautiful. my
daughter, and 1t is Gods will that you
shall be happy. | am glad to see
you again, Samuel"
He looked searchinsly at the silent
man in the front seat.
81 do not know you. sir he said.
extending his hand. but any friend
of my grandson's is welcome to such
hospitality as Burt can offer"
Aye. aye, sir; Captain Burt! My
names Hawkins-John Hawkins, and
I'm coming ashore" said the gentle
man. stepping from the carriage.
Peter Burt grasped him by the
shoulders and stared into his face.
Jack Hawkins. Jack Hawkins. of
the Segregansett! The dead has come
to life, and God is good to his serv-
ent, Forgive me, Hawkins. rs He
has forgiven me-"
Nothing to forgive, Ca:;.cln Burt"
exclaimed John Hawkins, heartily. as
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Rough on "Joe" Chamberlain.

Joseph chamberlain S list OF Jokes
includes this one on himself:
On one occasion he was invited to
Liverpool to make speech. 1t was
to be great celebration. The mayor
who was to preside at the meeting
had arranged fine dinner for the
guest of honor. A distinguished as
sembly surrounded the table. and at
the right of the host sat Mr.. Cham
berlain. For couple of hours the
company chatted over their food. and
finally the coffee was served. 1t was
at this juncture that the mayor lean
ed over and whispered to Mr.. Cham
berlain:
Your excellency. shall we let the
crowd enjoy itself a while longer, OF
had we better have your speech ?"-
New York Times.
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CHAPTER xxxIII-Continued.
You are very good to come at this
hour" the sufferer said. Il spoke to
You this evening of my dear friend
from California. Miss Garden. allow
BOTH"
And thus they met, after the weary
flight of years. Tenderly laying
Blake back on the pillows. John
clasped Jessie's hands and looked in
her face.
john"
"Jessie."
Take her in your arms. John!
Don't mind me. She loves"
His voice died with whisper, and.
with a long-drawn sigh, he closed his
eyes.
Hes dying, Call the doctor" ex-
claimed Jessie. fear and pity chasing
the love light from her eyes.
Don't send for him, I'm all right
now" pleaded Blake. opening his
eyes. Let me lie here and talk to
you. The sight of you two is better
than all the drugs or instruments. I
have something to tell you-Miss Car
den. i"
You promised not to talk" inter
rupted John Burt, with look at
Blake which had all the effect of a
command.
Let me say Just a world" he ex-
claimed. ITO see you two together
and to hold your hands In mine af-
ter all that has happened. gives me
new courage and renewed ambition"
The subdued sound of conversation
came from the adjoining room. All
of Blake's faculties seemed abnor-
mally acute.
Els not that Ediths voice." he
asked.
She is in the other room" said
Jessie.
Let her come In" pleaded Blake.
John made a gesture of disapproval.
Il should like to see her, but you
know best. suppose. John" he said
DIR. Hardness entered the room and
signaled to John that the interview
must end. Blake CALAMITY raised
Jessies hand to his lips.
Goodbye. until I'm better" he said.
almost gaily. You and John have
saved my life"
John escorted Jessie to the door.
whispered few words and returned
to Blake's side.
You're god. joint" said Blake.
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In a low tone. You are the only
man in the world worthy the love of
such n woman"
It is merciful to draw the curtain
over the two hours which followed.
At last moment come when the
grave face of DIR. Hardness was
touched with a smile of professional
pride. as he drew from an incision u
fiattened. jagged piece of lead. The
patient glanced at it with pain-dis-
torted eyes, and then sank into n
sleep. the awakening from which
meant SO much in deciding for life
or death.
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PLEASING STYLES In Goats.

The short basque coats and coats Of
moderate hip length will be found
more generally becoming than the red
ingotes. and while not SO new. are
quite as fashionable. The short basque
coats are. of course. fitted snugly at
the waist and often belted or girdled: =
but though the general tendency is
toward the coat fitted closely at back
and sides II not in front, the sack coat
has not disappeared and loosely fall.
ing coat models are numerous.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-30

One point that pertains to all cos
tunes for daylight wear is the notable
absence of train to the skirt. The
very best makers are showing gowns
in all of the expensive materials with
the skirt full and bouffant. either to
clear or barely touch the ground, Just
as the wearer prefers. With the new
skirte hat are anywhere from six to
ten yards around the hem the problem
Of how to hold up four sides of a skirt
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Pretty Fancy In eIouses.

New blouses in Paris are made Of
alternate rows of ribbon and Russian
lace. This ribbon used is only half
the width Of the lace employed. the
latter being of mixed colorings. These
are worn with skirts, the color OF
which matches the ribbon or the lace.
and are worn over fitting silk UNDER
bodices or corset covers without Jokes
or sleeves.
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Charming New Collar.

Here's the dearest little new collar
just out-meant for light silk blouse.
It's not more than two or three inches
deep and fits Just around the turn
of the throat. But the way it's made
refuses to be set down in cold black
and white letters. 1t is frills and fun
and tiny hints of roses and bits of
the sheerest laces Joined together like
fairy work.
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kimono shows the color in stripes on
ground of white wash flannel and is
trimmed with bands of Persian silk.
in which is much red, and worn with
a plain red sash. The style of the gar
ment is peculiarly desirable and be-
coming and the Empire suggestion
suits present styles to nicely. To
make it for a woman of medium size
will be required 8 yards of material
81. tx yards 80 or 6 yards "A inches
wide. with IA yards of silk for bands
and 31a yards of ribbon for sash.
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Match Your Cloak to Your Cow

1t is not always that woman can
match her cloak to her gown. but she
can very often do SO. Even when they
do not match in color and in material
they can be made to harmonic in
other ways. The cloak can be cut SO
as to show off the trimmings on the
gown. or it can be trimmed with the
same kind of lace; or. perhaps, with
fringe to correspond.
So much depends upon this preser-
walton of the harmonies that woman
is wise who thinks first of harmony
and afterward of color and material.
1t takes only touch. Just the slight
est thing. to bring the two into keep
ing with each other.
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White silk. delicate batiste and the
new linen fabrics, such as canvas ba-
tistes or canvas du fiji, which is rather
coarse and quite transparent, are much
used in Paris for blouses. Chiffon taf-
feta in colors to match the coat and
skirt make handsome but, of course.
not washable blouses; this material
brushes without wrinkling and is the
most durable of the taffeta weaves.
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All of the new tailor.mades boast
the three-quarter length coats, and
with these the skirt is generally plain.
the coats being of the Directoire and
Napoleon cuts. One style. with dou.
ble-breasted front, has three shoulder
capes of the cloth with raw edges.
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Ivory white crepe de chine was
used to develop this attractive waist
with cuffs and collar of ecrue lace. 1t
is made over a fitted lining, and the
closing Is in the back. A deep-point-
ed yoke that extends over the sleeve
in drop-shoulder effect is a pleasing
feature. and may be of all-over lace
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Fashions for the wee ones are as
exaggerated and varied as those of
their elders. In hoods there is an
endless variety. An odd but pretty
model is white faille. and 1t may be
readily copied at home. One piece Of
silk makes the hood, and where 1t
joins a back forms a decided point on