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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-10-06

Under the matched roof of the hut
n still more striking contrast awaited
the eyes OF those who entered with
a milking-stool for his table and the
shepherds rude bunk for throne, the
young King of the Danes was bending
In scowling meditation over an open
scroll. At the sight of him the girls
heart started and shook like a harp
string under the touch OF the master;
and Rothgar. the stolid. the stern, who
had come to upbraid, bowed reverently
as he grasped the hand his leader
stretched out.
King, | would not have kept away
had | guessed that my sword would
be useful to you. 1t was my belief
that you we're entertaining yourself
with getting property In Mercia, else
would | have left all to come to you"
Canute half pressed the huge paw
and then half spurned 1t. ut was in
my mind to give you a great scolding
when got you again. You must have
gotten yourself fitted out for the rest
of your life since at last you were
willing to leave"
Lord" Rothgar began, II have come
back to you as poor as went"
But the King interrupted him, as
at that moment, in the figure hesitat-
ing at the door, he recognized his miss.
ing ward. Say not so, when you have
brought back the bright blade we
mourned as lost!" He put out his
other hand with CLEAN of pleasure
in his changeful eyes. Welcome to
you, Fridtjof the Bold! / should like
to believe that you are as glad to re-
turn to me as | am glad to receive
you"
AS she stood there watching him,
Randain had been undergoing a
strange transformation. For four
months she had almost forgotten his
existence, he had been little more than
an empty name, while she gave every
energy of mind and heart to the
things about her. But now, behold!
One sight of his life-full face. one
moment of his dominating presence,
and those months were swept into the
land of dreams. His deeds alone ap-
peared vital; he alone seemed real.
She, the Etheling himself, were but
as shadows depending upon his sun
like career. If he should choose to
shine upon them, what dark evil
could come nigh?
It was in all sincerity that Randalin
bent her knee as she took his hand.
Lord" she cried impulsively, 81 have
brought you back a loyal heart!
have been very close to the English
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Ribbons Eyerywhere.

Ribbon bows are introduced every
where this season. They appear on
the high waist belts, on the cuffs, and
down the front of the gowns, being
scattered impartially wherever bow
can possibly find place. AS trim
ming they are very small and dainty,
often supplemented with a button or
a minute buckle. while as a contrast
The sash bows are. in many instances,
very wide and spreading, some OF them
taking the form of immense choux
composed of loops of soft ribbon,
which in white and rose have the ap-
pearance of mammoth peonies. A
charming evening tea gown fash-
ioned of pink soft satin veiled with
white chiffon, which was covered In
turn with black spotted net. was
swathed round the bust and across
the back with wide striped black and
white taffeta ribbon with a reverse
side of pale pink, tied in large but
terfly bow in front, and there were
wide ribbon bands on the wrist fin
ished with little bows on the inner
side.
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To Wash White Lace Wells.

These should be washed as foil ows:
Put the wells into strong lather of
white soap and very clear water. and
let them simmer slowly for quarter
of an hour. Take out and squeeze
well, but do not rub. Rinse twice in
cold water, the second time with a
drop or two of liquid glue. Have ready
some very clear, weak gum arabic, or
thin starch or rice water; pass the
wells through it, and clean them by
clapping. Then stretch them out
evenly and pin out to dry on cloth,
opening out each scallop and fasten-
ing with pins. When dry, lay a piece
of thin muslin over and iron on the
wrong side.
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Gooseberry Wine.

Gather the gooseberries when they
are about half ripe in dry weather;
pick them clean and put a peck at
time in an earthenware pan or tub
and bruise them with piece of wood,
being as careful as possible not to
break the seeds. Put the pulp into a
canvas bag and squeeze out the juice
into a pan or tub. To every gallon OF
pounds of sugar, and when the sugar
is quite dissolved pour the liquor into
cask which will just hold it. II
the quantity is nine gallons, let 1t
stand to settle for a fortnight; IL
twenty gallons, thirty or forty days.
Keep in a cool place. then draw 1t
off from the lees and put it into an
other barrel of the same size or into
the same after emptying the lees and
making it clean. Let a cask of ten
gallons or less stand for about three
months. and one of twenty gallons for
five months, when it will be fit to bot
tle This wine keeps well and i'm.
proves with age.
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Puff Of Fame,

Justice Brewer is from Kansas, and
his state is justifiably proud of him.
Soon after his elevation to the su-
preme bench cigar manufacturer in
Topeka dedicated a 10-cent domestic"
cigar to the jurist, named it "Our JUS
tice," and on the cover of each box
pasted a portrait of Mr.. Brewer.
A few years ago me justice was in
Topeka on a business trip. The hotel
clerk recognized him, and the negro
bell boy, although he had no idea who
the newcomer was, knew from the
way he was ordered about that the pa
tron was of some consequence. Going
up in the elevator the negro stared
constantly at the tan, dignifled man.
Suddenly the black face was
wreathed in smiles, and the boy said
"'Scuse me, boss. but amt y:u de
gemmen dat invented dem 'Ouah Jes-
tice' cigars?"
This reminds one of the man who
was recalling famous persons who
parted their names in the middle"
"And then" he said. there is 'E,
Pluribus Unum,' the man that makes
the bass drums. City Jour
nal. y
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Honey Ginaerhread.

Sift pint of -four and stir ints this
half a pint of sour cream or mix. II
the latter is used, tablespoonful 0f
butter should be added by waiy of
shortening. Sift with the -four half a
teaspoonful of ground ginger and the
same of fine cinnamon. and stir in
two tablespoonfuls of sugar and two
OF honey (strained). Mix and beat the
batter thoroughly; and, when READY
for the oven, stir in half teas poon
of soda that has been dissolved lin a
little warm (not hot) water. Bake
about three-quarters of an hour, TAX
ing care not to burn. and then. cut
into squares and serve hot with plen-
ty of honey.
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For a Lawn Eete.

The new costumes are almost in
variably of two and contrasting mate
rials. In a smart costume, destined to
be worn at a lawn fete, lace and en-
broidered shantung are employed
about equally; and the design is furth-
er enhanced by leafy embroideries ex-
ecuted solid in black. The blouse Is
Of the filet lace with empiecements Of
shantung, the embroideries posed to
good effect. The upper portion Of the
sleeve is Of lace and the pun Of the
silk ending at the elbow. The skirt is
of shantung with lace landings, these
running both vertically and horizon
tally and little puffiings of the silk
frilled edges alternate with the lace
bandings from knee to hem. The
Swiss belt is In black chiffon and
long sash ends float in the back.
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tae Jarl had found them so much
leverer than he expected that his
Victory was without relish 10 him. and
le was desirous 20 regain their friend
ship
distinct chuckle came from Ca.
nute. and some murmur about the
Ironside's chin. Then he said. 60
on, and tell me everything you can
remember: and once more lay staring
At the ceiling in silence.
He did not appear TO notice II when
she stopped; the pause lasted so long
that Rothgar concluded that sleep had
overtaken their host and rose softly
to betake himself to such cheer as
the fires offered. AS he made the
first step, however, Canute sat up sud-
denly, striking his fist upon the bunk.
81 will do I'll" he said. While they
stared, he rose and recommended his
hurried pacing, his eyes keen and far
away, his mouth set in grim resolve.
"Do what. King?" the son of LODI
brok ventured at last.
Canute's eyes appeared to rest upon
the pair without seeing them. "Ac-
cept the challenge" he answered alb
sently. Then the utter horror in both
faces brought him momentarily back.
you need not look like that. | would
not do 1t II did not see good chance
to win. There are other weapons than
those which dwell in sheaths."
"But if you loser Rothgar's harsh
voice was discordant with emotion.
'1f you lose"
The King slenced him impatiently.
Il do not think shall lose; but II 1t
be otherwise, then Fate will rule IT. |
prefer to risk everything rather than
to experience more delay" Catching
the bewildered page by the collar, he
pushed him toward the door. Run,
boy, with all the speed of your legs,
and find Ingimund the Swimmer and
fetch him here. And you, foster-broth-
er, If my fame is important to you, do
YOU betake yourself to those dumpish
OATS around the fires and try, by any
means whatever, to remedy their faint
heartedness. Ask them If they want
the host across the river to think them
turned into herd of weeping bond
women. Ask them If they think thus
to show honor to their King. Tell
them that | take it as no proof of
their love; that | will have none OF
that halting faith which limps up with
great cry after the show is over.
Tell them-Oh. tell them anything you
think worth while-only that you get
some noise out of them! Evil will
come of 1t If the Englishman is al
lowed to believe that he has beaten us
before ever he has struck blow"
Rothgar sighed as he moved for
ward 81 am very UNIT to speak words
of cheerfulness to anybody but this
shall, like other things, be as you
wish"
ITO he continued)
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seemed to her as though passing

jests to equal this!" he gasped. That
n titmouse should rufiie its feathers
and upbraid me! Here is merriment!'
He lay there laughing after the others
had joined in with him; and his face
was not entirely sober the next time
he turned II toward her.
Yet when he had risen a change
came into his voice that brought every
man to his feet. I'VE will make ready
to go at cockcrow." he said abruptly.
"If It were only matter of couple
of days, would wait; but since 1t will
be at least week before we can ex-
pect them to give in, think it un-
advisable to waste more time. AS
soon as Canute gets the kingship over
the English realm, lvarsdale will fall
TO me anyway. Let the Angle enjoy
himself until then"
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CHAPTER xlI-contInued

"On the top OF the wave, my chief,
though IL Is my belief that he has
your mind toward Edric Jarl, for
all that Thorkel is ever on hand to
urge the value of his craft. And GER
tainly II was exceedingly useful to
them at Assington. The Gamer fed,
with all his men, at the moment when
most King Edmund depended upon
his support; and In this way left for
Danish feet hewn path where a for
est of battle-trees had stood"
Rothgar took no part in the stream
of questions and comments that
drowned the voice CT the messenger,
until suddenly he launched an oath
that out-thundered them all: May
Thor feel otherwise than ! do, for |
vow that we're in his place, | would
raise Danish warriors in wool-chests!
Is that the valor of the descendants OF
Odin, that they go not into battle until
a foul-heartej traitor has swept the
way clean of danger?"
Brass Borgar spoke with the utmost
depreciation: 81 say nothing against
your feelings, chief; and there are not
a few who think as you do; yet I ask
you TO remember one thing. ! ask you
to remember that no Dane has ever
held back in battle because he had the
Traitors help. | think IL Is because
he is out of patience with the war
time.saver. IL has been told me that
he fights not for love of IL, nor yet
for glory. but because he covets the
land Of"
Like the below of an agry bull.
Rothgar's voice broke through his.
Land! He who forgets glory in his
eagerness for property deserves the
curse of Thorl"
Prepare yourself. then, for a thun-
derbolt, Rothgar Lodbroksson." clear
voice spoke up suddenly.
None but had forgotten the red
cloaked figure munching its bread in
the shadow behind them. One and
all started in surprise. And the chief
turned over his shoulder a face that
was livid with anger. "You-you
dare!" he roared.
But Randalin's heart was too full of
bitterness to- leave any room for fear.
At the moment IL seemed to her that
1t did not matter what happened. Her
wonder was great when slowly, even
while his eyes blazed, Rothgar's mouth
began to twitch at the corners. All
at once he rolled over on his back
with shout of laughter.
by Ragnar, there will not be many
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A Strajuht Tip.
ITO be continued.)

Donald Foster Lloyd, one OF the
local officials of the Postal Telegraph
company. overheard conversation
the other day between two messen-
ger boys that made him smile. One
of the lads was very dirty looking
specimen. His badge was tarnished.
his shoes we're badly run over and
almost worn out and his uniform
was frayed and covered with dust.
The other youngster was somewhat
the worse for wear as far as his gar
ments were concerned. but he was
brushed up a bit, and he wore a
somewhat soiled but very high col
lar, set off by an exceedingly loud
necktie.
You'd better watch out" he said
to the first boy, "or the dog-catcher
will get you"
The dirtiest urchins inquiry as to
why he need fear the collector OF
CANNES brought this retort; BE
cause you hain't got no collar on
Pittsburg Dispatch.
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Shouting Their Praises.

Friarpoint, Miss. August 20 (Spe-
c.aD Cured of Bladder and Kidney
Trouble after 26 years of suffering,
Rev. H. H. Hatch, of this place, is.
telling the public the good news and
shouting the praises of the remedy
that cured him-Dodd's Kidney Pills.
Rev, Mr.. Hatch says:-
81 have been suffering from Blad--
der and Kidney Trouble for 26 years.
and | have tried everything that peo-
pie said would do me good. But
nothing did me any good except
Dodd's Kidney Pills.
81 haven't felt pain since took
Dodd's Kidney Pills. They gave me.
health and | feel like a new man al
together. Dodd's Kidney Pills are
the best I ever had"
All Urinary and Bladder Troubles.
are caused by diseased Kidneys. The
natural way to cure them is to cure.
the kidneys. Dodd's Kidney Pills,
never fail to cure diseased kidneys.
in any stage or place. They always
cure Backache and they are the only
remedy that ever cured Bright's Dis
aaca
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Dainty Handkerchiefs.

Handkerchiefs were never more
dainty. The newest ones have a bit
of color woven in, not emb,oidered.
For example, the center is of the fin.
est, sheerest white linen. Then cones
a border of palest pink, green, layen-
der or blue, woven in in Van Dyka or
scalloped effect. and next four or five
hne cords. before the very narrow iem
is reached. Those who deal exclusive
iy In linens. neckwear and handker-
chiefs say there is no demand for the
lace-edged handkerchief from the wo-
man who really prides herself on be-
ing perfectly dressed. Pure white
handkerchiefs are used entirely for
full dress, and these are simple in
design; though. being entirely hand
made, they come high.
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Getting Back to Satin.

There is no doubt that the fashion
world is moving backward, and that,
in it's backward progress, IL has
reached the satin stage. Black satin,
heavy and lustrous, and black satin OF
chiffon weight, glossy and soft, will
both be in style, as will all the inter
mediate grades of satin.
1t is going to be fall when the
grande dame will have handsome
satin gown in her wardrobe and when
she will bring it out and put it on for
her best occasions. She will have II
made up in the most elaborate man
ner. and she will trim 1t with the fin
est old lace in her treasure trunk.
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CHAPTER XIII.
The Sword of Speech.


No holiday finery tricked out the
Danish host where it squatted along
the Severn Valley that dreary Octo-
Der day; neither festal tables nor
dimpling women nor even the gay
striped tents.
OF all the multitude of flags but one
banner pric..ed the murky air--the
Raven standard that marked the head
quarters of the king; and it's sodden
folds distinguished nothing more regal
than a shepherds wattled cote. Scat
tered clumps of trees offered the
weary men their only protection
against the drizzling rain; and the
sole suggestions OF comfort were the
sickly fires that patient endeavor had
managed to coax into life in these
retreats. Some, whom exhaustion had
robbed even of fire-tender's ambi-
ton, had dropped down on the very
spot where they had slipped from
their saddles, and slept, cloak-wrap-
ped, in the wet. And the circles about
the fires were not much noisier.
Rothgar's face gathered gravity as
he gained the crest of the last hill
that lay between him and the strag
Cling encampment.
The rain appears to fall as coldly
on their cheer as on their fires" he
commented. They hug the earth like
the ducks on Videy Island"
And look about as much like war
riors who have got a victory" the
child of Erode added wonderingly
But the son of 1.odbrok was already
leading his men down the hillside TO
ward the point where the silken ban
ner mocked at wattled walls.
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and the material anything soft enough
to allow of gathers. Fancy openwork
braid of the required width makes
satisfactory bands and any of the
narrow braids, lace or other Dandings
can be applied as illustrated.
The waist consists of the lining,
which can be used or omitted as pre-
ferred, full fronts, back. yoke and vest
with the chemisette and collar. The
sleeves are made wide and full above
the deep. close-fitting cuffs. The scarf,
which outlines the vest, is bias and
can be slipped under the banding. as
in the case of the model, or held in
place in any way that may be pre-
ferred.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size is Az yards 81
inches wide, Az yards 27 inches wide
or 2% yards "A inches wide, with "
yards of silk for scarf.
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AS EASY
Needs Only a Little Thinking.

The food of childhood often decides.
whether one is to grow up well nour-
ished and healthy or weak and sick
ly from improper food.
It's just as easy to be one as the
other provided we get a proper start.
A wise physician like the Denver
Doctor who knew about food, can ac-
complish wonders provided the pa
tient is willing to help and will eat
only proper food.
Speaking of this case the Mother
said her little four year old boy was.
suffering from a peculiar arrangement
Of the stomach, liver and kidneys and
his feet became SO swollen he couldn't
take step. I'VE called Doctor who
said at once we must be very careful
as to his diet as improper food was
the only cause Of his sickness. Sugar
especially. he forbid.
$50 the DIR. made up a diet and the
principal food he prescribed was
GrapeNuts and the hoy. who was very
fond Of sweet things took the Grape
Nuts readily without adding any
sugar. CDR explained that the sweet
In Grape-Nuts is not at all like cane
or beet sugar but is the natural sweet
of the grains.)
I'VE saw big Improvement inside a
few days and now Grape-Nuts ara al
most his only food and he is once
more a healthy. happy. rosy-cheeked
youngster with every prospect to
grow up into a strong healthy man."
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich.
The sweet of Grape-Nuts is the Ma
ture-sweet known as Post Sugar, not
digested in the liver like ordinary
sugar. but pre-digested. Feed the
Youngsters haphful OF Grape-Nuts
when Nature de- ands sweet and
prompts them TO ell for sugar.
There's a reason
Get the little book The Road to
Wellville" in each pkg.
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Humsn skyscrapers.

"Yes. sir" said the doctor after
long years of research and patient in
vestigation. | have at last discovered
a method of treatment by which short
people may grow taller"
"Is it possible?" exclaims the other
part of this conversation.
ut is the truth. The medicine is
simple. and pleasant. to take, yet its
results are marvellous. Men who are
hampered by lack of height have only
to take three bottles and they sprout
up like morning glory vines"
Wonderful"
But | shall not stop with this.
believe | can carry the idea on to
even more marvellous results"
you don't mean to say you think
you can fix up a medicine that will
make people grow to be as big as
they think they are?"
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A Book Infinite.

There is a young German teacher
in the West who thinks city children
are easier to teach than country chill
dren, in spite OF the fact that most Of
our great men have come from the
rural districts.
One day she spent an hour in de-
fining several words. Among them
was the word infinite" After her
long explanation she asked inally:
Now, who can give me a sentence
with the word infinite in il. and ex-
plain why?"
small boys hand went up. AT a
nod from the teacher he arose, held
ing up a paper book, and said:
"This book is infinite because 1t is
unbounded."
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king, and he is unworthy to hold your
sword"
Canute gave sudden laugh; but it
was short one. and he turned away
abruptly to begin a restless pacing to
and fro. Pausing before Rothgar, he
jerked his head toward the scroll.
DO you know what that is? That is
challenge from the Ironside."
"A challenger" his listeners cried in
chorus.
He seemed to take petulant offence
at their surprise. "a challenge. Did
you never hear the word before, that
you stare like oxen? He invites me
to settle this affair by single combat
on the xyyonder; and there is
the greatest Sense in what he says.
Every one who has a mans wit is
tired of the strife; and II we con-
tinue at it, there will not be much to
win besides ashes and bones. The
host is full OF impatience; and | am
weary unto madness. Never do we
come to any end, nor ever shall until
that time when the wolf shall catch
the sun! | have nowhere heard of a
more foolish war than this. II was
in my mind. as you came in, that
would send favorable answer to the
!, Englishman and get the matter decid-
ed, one way or another"
Even Randalin uttered a cry; and
Rothgar caught his King by the arm
as thought to snatch him out of bodily
peril.
only one way would be possible
| Canute, Your waist is not so big as
one of his arms. His sword would
cleave you as II II cut water"
Half laughing, but more resentful
the King freed himself. "Now do you
hold my power so lightly? More thar
once have gotten under your guard
II skill could accomplish anything, you
would not have TO wait long for what
should fix upon" He broke OF with
shrug and flung himself back upor
the straw of the bunk, let US speal
of something else" he said. What
did the boy say about having seen Ed
mund?"
Somewhat ramblingly. as uncertain
of his interest. Randalin told him Of
her glimpse of the Ironside; and hs
listened, lying back on the straw. hi.
eyes fixed OH the ceiling. She had be
gun TO think he had forgotten her
when all at once he shot out swift
question: did you never find ou
what the wool was thAt Edric Jar
pulled over his eyes?"
"Not unless one could guess II from
what King Edmund said, lord.-tha