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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01

turned, holding in his hand one of the
to a large orchard. The gang followed
the trooper
Approaching the captain. the Skinner
renewed the discourse, with view of
establishing further confidence.
DO you think the colonies will finally
get the better Of the king?" he inquired.
| Get the better!" echoed the captain.
with impetuosity-then checking himself.
he continued, mo doubt they will. If
the French will give us arms and money,
we can drive out the royal troops in six
months"
We'll, so l hope we shall soon; and
then we shall have free government,
and we, who fight for it. will get our ret
| ward"
oh" cried Lawton, 'your claims will
be indisputable; while all these vile To-
ries who live at home peaceably, to take
care of their FARMS will be held in the
contempt they merit. You have no farm.
/ suppose"
Not yet-but it will go hard if l do
not find one before the peace is made
Right; study your own interests. and
you study the interests of your country;
press the point of your own services. and
rail at the Tories, and I'll bet my spurs
against rusty nail that you get to be a
county clerk, at least
Don't you think that Paulding's par
ty were fools in not letting the royal adj
jutant general escape?' said the man,
thrown off his guard by the freedom of
the captains manner.
Fools" cried Lawton. with a bitter
laugh; "ay. fools, indeed King George
would have paid them better, for he is
richer. He would have made them gel.
tlemen for their lives. But thank God :
there is a pervadins spirit in the people
that seems miraculous. Men who have
nothing, act as il the wealth of the In
dies depended on their fidelity; all are
not villains like yourself, or we should
have been slaves to England years ago."
How" exclaimed the Skinner, start
ing Lack. and dropping his musket to the
level of the others breast 'am l betray-
ed, and are you my enemy?"
mi screant ~ shouted Lawton, his
sabre ringing in it's steel scabbard as
he struck the musket of the fellow from
his hands, ''offer but again to point your
gun at me, and I'll cleave you to the mid
de"
And you will not pay us. then, Cap
tain Lawton?" said the Skinner, trem-
bling in every joint; for just then he saw
"a party of mounted dragons silently en-
circling the whole party.
"Oh. pay you--yes. you shall have the
full measure of your reward. There is
the money that Colonel Singleton sent
down for the captors of the spy" throw
ing bag of guineas with disdain at the
others feet. 'But ground your arms. you
rascals. and Sc that the money is truly
told.''
The inundated band did as they were
ordered; and while they were eagerly en-
ployed in this pleasing avocation. a few
of Lawton's men privately knocked the
flints out of their muskets
WELL" cried the impatient captain. sis
il right? have you the promised reward?"
There is just the money" said the
leader; land we will now go to our
homes, with your permission"
Hold so much to redeem our promise
now for justice; we pay you for taking
spy. but we punish you for burning.
robbing and numbering. Seize them. my
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01
THE STAFF OF OFFICE.


A gold-headed cane used to be con
sidered a necessary part of the i,hysi
clans outfit, as indispensable to the
profession as the medicine bag or the
general air of wisdom. In the rooms
Of the London College of Physicians
there is preserved a gold-topped staff
which Is famous as having been car
ried by succession Of prominent doc.
tors whose lives extended over period
of nearly century and half. DR.
William Macmichael has published an
account of it in a quaint little book in
which the story of the various owners
and their characteristics is told.
The cane originally belonged to the
great DR.. Radcliffe of the seventeenth
century. The doctor himself, rather
quick as to temper, was once treated
to biting bit of repartee. Radcliffe's
garden adjoined the grounds Of Sli
Godfrey Kneller. the Kings chief paint
er. A door in the wall made easy com.
munication between his majesty's doc
tor and the artist Some of the doc
tors workmen, however, Uttered uT
the artists beautiful flower beds and
reused his anger. He sent word to his
neighbor that IL the thing continued be
would have the door bricked up.
.'Slr Godfrey can do what he pleases
with that door SO long as he doesn't
paint it," retorted DR.. Radcliffe.
did my good friend say thatw re
marked Sir Godfrey, when the slap al
his profession was repeated to him.
"well, go tell him that I'll take any
thing from him but physic."
The cane passed In succession from
DIR. Radcliffe's hands to those of Mead
Askew, Pitcairn and Baillie, all famous
in their day and generation. OF Bail
lie the following incident is told:
He was a gentle and patient physi.
clan by nature. but his immense prac
tice and crowded hours sometimes made
him hasty with the importunate.
At one time. after listening to Ions
story of her ailments from lady vic
was so little i'll that she intended tc
go to the opera that night, the doctor
left the room with sigh of relief. He
had just got downstairs when lie was
called back.
Doctor" feebly asked the lady.
may !, on my return tonight, eat 8
few oysters?"
Yes, madam" roared the ioctor
"shells and all :"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01
SCORES WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
Novelist Says the Fair Sex Are u,
fitted for IT.

Novelist Says the Fair Sex Are I'm.
fitted for 1t.
In London interview Marie CorellI,
though her profound contempt for man
in every respect remains undiminished.
does not believe in woman suffrage.
She claims she now can direct fifty
mems votes at election In any way she
chooses but says her power would be
destroyed If she had a vote of her own.
"If." she says. woman has the nat
ural heritage of her sex, the mystic
power to persuade, enthraII and subju-
gate man, she has no need to come
down from her throne to mingle in any
Of his political trays"
She scores woman remorselessly for
allowing herself to be given away in
fashion papers.
There" she says, 'man sees woman
as the fool rampant She is depict
ed as semi-bald, holding her wig in one
hand, ready to put it on. She is shown
In half-nude state, thin and scraggy.
but again unblushingly holds artificially
nodded plump portions of her body,
which nature has failed to supply. in
readiness TO fasten over the hollow
places. She is exhibited plainly and
pitilessly as a swindle
do women imagine that men never
look at such papers? Never perceive
the bold, prominent challenge of these
degraded advertisements, which in
struct them as to what painted. pow
dered, padded, dyed, frizzled shameless
creature a woman may be, and often Isl
"A casual study of our modern la
dies pictorlals will convince the most
optimistic male supporter of womans
rights that q majority of the fair sex
is not as yet in any way fitted for the
franchise"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01
THREE STYLES FOR TAN SHOES.

one has plenty of time and cares to
take the trouble, all the edges Of this
dainty apron can be scalloped with
wash silks or cotton, and line Of EN-
broidery follow the scailops. Rows OF
feather stitching can separate the pock-
cts, and there may be several sizes so
divided. One for hairpins, one for back
combs, another for the dressing comb ;
one for the small hat brush and one for
the powder puf in its channels case.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01

interest of the little one and perhaps
injure the optic nerves.
always have the sunlight tempered.
Put a shade over fny kind OF artificial
light so that it vii not shine directly
into a young child's eyes. Take all gay
pictures and hangings from the apart
ments where babies are to stay, and In
their places put up soft green things
that are restful and will havef no ex-
citing effect on the delicate nerves or
sight
when taking an infant out of doors
always protect its eyes from the glare
of the sun by a parasol or a broad bsiin
on hat"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01

for cuffs, and 1t should be attached to
the outside half. The cuff Is attached
to the sleeve, having the seam come on
the wrong side, then the edge Of the
under side is turned in and neatly bast-
ed, to be stitched on machine. Stitch
the cuff around the edge and around
the bottom twice.
If a stiff collar Is worn with the
waist. as is the thing this summer, even
with lingerie waists, the neck when fas-
tened, should measure one-half inch less
than the collar. For If they are of the
same size, the band pushes down below
the collar. and besides looking horribly,
Ii pinches.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01
white I'm HOT we.tb.r

There Is nothing SO cool as a white
dress. In the old days when our grand
mothers favored white gowns they had
white stockings, as also with their
Powered delaine gowns. but these we
ignore. We have come back to their
white duck skirts, but even with these
we wisely prefer the champagne tinted
shoes and stockings to the pure white,
for there is nothing so unbecoming TO
the foot as white shoe. Black and
white is cool of aspect and so are the
light fashionable blues. Wise people in
the hot months of summer invariably
adopt white gowns, realizing they are
as cool as anything else. Looking cool
makes one feel cooler.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01

0LUFh sUPPUEIEK- Ing In a constant
struggle TO keep their glove tops. and
sleeves in the same vicinity, but ii
would not require very keen observer
to note that the two articles seem like
anything but harmonious neighbors.
The apparatus shown links them to-
gether perfectly, and at the same time
offers touch of color to the costume.
1t may be worn on the outside or in
side of the arm. 1t consists of pretty
buckle, which Is secured to the sleeve.
and neat flower-like clamp which
clasps the top of the glove. A chain
link holds the two parts together.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01

As to "Good Appearances"
Neatly kept nails.
Gloves neatly mended
Smoothly brushed hair.
Absolute cleanliness of the body.
Entire absence of the oder of pe..
spiration.
The placket fastened firmly and in
yislbly.
All garments carefully brushed and
free of dust.
Shoes well polished and heels lrimly
built up.
Buttons. hooks and trimming secure
~ sewed.
The walking skirt to clear the ground
by several inches.
Attention to these details will earn
for any woman the description of dain-
ty and well groomed. Every one can
not be beautiful, and every one cannot
dress extensively.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01

place in which to deposit his prisoner ur-
til the moment of his execution.
'Yo9 look as if you would meet death
spot where you can TRANQUILITY arrange
your thoughts, and be quiet and undis-
turbed." said the sentinel
Its a fearful place to prepare for
the last change in" said Harvey, gazing
around his little prison with q vacant
eye
why, for the matter of that" return
ed the veteran. sit can reckon but little.
in the last review, so that he finds them
fit to pass the muster of another world
There have been stirring times in this
country since the war began, and many
have been deprived of their rightful goods.
softentimes find it hard to reconcile even
my lawful plumber to a tender con-
science"
these hands," said the peddler,
stretching forth his meager. bony fingers,
''have spent years in toll. but not a
moment in pilfering."
1T is well that it is So" said the hon.
est hearted soldier: land, no doubt, you
now feel it a great consolation. There
keep his conscience clear of, why. by the
mercy of God. he may hope to pass mus
ter with the saints in heaven; thy are
stealing, numbering and desertion.'
Thank God :" said Birch, with fervor.
Il have never yet taken the life of a
fellow-creature."
AS to killing a man in lawful battle,
that is no more than doing ones duty.
If the cause is wrong, the sin of such
deed. you know, falls on the nation. and
a man receives his punishment here with
the rest of the people; but numbering in
cold blood stands next to desertion as a
crime in the eye of God"
II never was a soldier, therefore never
could desert" said the peddIer, resting
his fs &c on his hand in melancholy at
titude.
Il recommend you to say your prayers,
and then to get some rest. There is no
hope of your being pardoned; for Colonel
Singleton mas sent down the most posi-
tive orders to take your life whenever we
met you. No-no-nothing can save
you"
You say the TRUTH" cried Birch. at
is now too late-I have destroyed my only
safeguard. Bue he will do my memory
justice at least"
"And who is he?v
"No one" added Harvey, anxious to
say no more
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01

First iron the body part of the waist
Then take a common bed slat and cover
with two or three thicknesses of Han
mel; lastly cover with white piece OF
clean sheeting; lay the bed slat on the
back of two chairs and slip your shirt
waist sleeve on ard iron. This pre-
vents the body part of the waist COM
ing in contact with anything to muss
or wrinkle II
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01
Ranish All Your Moods

Kindly feeling may be cultivated, and
this cultivation begins when the child
is first taught to be gentle in its play
with companions, civil to servants, re-
spectful to the aged and kind to help
less animals.
AS the child grows from girlhood to
womanhood this habit of courtesy and
thoughtfulness for others has become
part of her character-a part that will
tend to the eternal youthful spirit if
the cares and the batteries of life are
met in the right way. The spoiled
woman is never youthful She is in
variably selfish, and selfishness is
aging.
Sometimes We wonder why it Is that
so many old persons become disagree
able. Sometimes it Is Immature that
has made them old, says Home Chat
If you would keep young ut heart, and
that means young outside, il spite Of
the years, Danish petulant moods, COM
bat irritability. Remember: This,
too, shall pass away Whatever it
may be that troubles you: and you will
look back with wonder at the fact that
you allowed such a circumstance to
annoy you.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01
Resting.

One of the fundamental principles OF
proper rest Is shat one shall not be
disturbed during the resting time. The
telephone bell should be plugged. One
expecting to be called, or even called
unexpectedly does not give up thorough
w. 1t must not be forgotten that rest,
real. refreshing, youth-giving. health
restoring rest is of the nerves as well
as the body.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01
A Marriage wnrninr

In Germany all marriages have to be
contracted before register previou:
to the ceremony in church, which is
optional. The law requires public no
tice to be given of the match, and this
notice is generally exhibited in a box
hung up at the town hall or other
municipal building. The following of.
fetal announcement appeared lately In
a small town: "From today there is
fixed at the town hall the new box, in
which all those who intend to enter
the married state will be hung"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01
CHAPTER XII

OdAf Eft All.
The SINNERS followed Captain Lawton
with alacrity toward the quarters occu-
pied by me troop of that gentleman.
While in the presence of the major. the
leader of the gang had felt himself un-
der that restraint which vice must ever
experience in the company of acknowledg-
ed virtue: but having left the house. be
at once conceived that he was under the
protection of a congenial spirit There
was a gravity in the manner of Lawton
that deceived most OF those who did not
know him intimately. Drawing near his
conductor. the leader commenced con-
6dential dialogue:
"'Tis always well for a man to know
his friends from his enemies | suppose
Major Dunwoodie has the good opinion of
Washington"
There are some who think So"
Many of the friends of Congress in
this county," the man proceeded, wish
the horse was led by some other officer !:
for my part, if I could only be covered
By a troop now and then, l could do
many an important piece of service to
the cause"
Indeed! such as what?"
"For the matter of that, IL could be
made as profitable to the officer as it
would be to US who did it," said the Skin
ner. with a look of the most significant
meaning. "Why, near the royal lines,
even under the very guns of the heights.
might be good picking If we had a force
to guard US"
II thought the refugees took all that
game to themselves"
They do a little at it; but they are
obliged to be sparing among tEeir own
people. / have been down twice, under
an agreement with them; the first time
they acted with honor: but the second
they came upon and drove us OF, and
took the plumber to themselves"
"That was very dishonorable act, in
deed; I wonder that an honorable man
will associate with such rascaIs."
at is necessary to have an under
standing with some of them. or we might
be taken: but a man without honor is
worse than brute. Do you think Major
Hunwoodie is 10 be trusted"
why, do not believe Dunwoc
would sell his command as Arnold w
ed to do; neither do 1 think him exactiy
Trustworthy in a delicate business Ike
this of yours"
That's just my notion" rejoined the
Skinner, with a self-approving manner.
By this time they had arrived at bet
ter sort of farmhouse The barns were
occupied by the men of the troop, while
the horses were arranged under long
sheds The latter were quietly eating,
with saddles on their backs and bride
thrown on their necks, ready to be bit
ted and mounted at the shortest warning.
Lawton excused himself for moment
and catered his quarters. He soon re-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01

The most singular aerial phenomenon
is the fata morgana, a sea mirage seer
Off the coast Of Calabrla and between
Italy and Sicily. 1t presents the phan-
toms Of cities, houses, temples, palaces
and ships. sometimes in their proper
position, sometimes inverted, occasion
ally at an angle. The phenomenon has
been known for many ages and for.
merly occasioned great and widespread
alarm, being regarded as an evil omen
that betokened some general and Sc
we're calamity.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01
camh support. Hnt.

Now that bandeaux have almost dis
appeared from the back or the hat,
new comb has been devised in order
10 keep the hat properly in place. 1t
is an ordinary shaped long comb, with
wayy teeth--in order to better hold
with five outstanding pear-shaped
knobs, that are quite ornamental as
we'll as useful. The crown of the hat,
or the bandeau. sets on these and thus
prevents slipping.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01
To clean Paintings.

To clean an oil painting that is COW
cred with dirt and fly specks wipe all
the dust from the painting with a soft
cloth. Put a little linseed oil in a
saucer and, dipping finger in the oil,
rub the painting gently. 1t will require
time and patience, but the effect will
repay you Artists say that in clean
ing a painting nothing but the fingers
dipped in oil or in water should be
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01
n cause. Rheumati.m

Too many children are seen with
short socks and bare legs In cold
weather Mothers justify this on the
ground of its being toughening pro.
cess. This is mistake. 1t should be
unnecessary to urge mothers to clothe
the little ones as warmly as they do
hemseves.-The Circle.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01
10 Ereshen a Room.

An agreeable method of changing
the atmosphere in an invalld's room
IS TO pour some eau de cologne into a
soup plate, and with a lighted match
soft fire to it. The spirit will make a
nretty flame, and impart a delight
f,,,,v fresh odor to the air.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01

dresses worn, and proposes that the
members of the graduating class be re-
quired to make their own dresses,
which should be Of calico. Even II
they were of a more costly material It
might be a good advertisement for the
domestic science department of the
wear dresses made by themselves. In
this way the public could decide wheth-
er such department is really prac-
teal one.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01

81 don't suppose it's unnatural for
me to be excited now that the hour
for my marriage to the count ap-
proaches." said the bride. II guess
I'm the most excited person in town at
this minute" "Oh. l don't know"
replied Mrs. Nuritch, her mother.
Think how excited they must be over
it in the newspaper Offices "-Catholic
Standard and Times
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01

Here is an ideal suit for a young
matron. The material Is natural tone
pongee and the little pointed vest and
bands are brown silk, as are the mar
row plated RULES on elbow sleeves.
The skirt is laid in plaits to corset
depth with deep gathered ruffle at
the front. Extra fullness is given to
the overskirt by an added ruffle plated
at the top, which extends around the
sides and back of the skirt.
The full sleeve Is almost covered by
shaped pieces held together on the outer
arm by brown cord and buttons.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01
Helpful salt bath.

The pale, an9mic woman will find
the salt bath, prepared as follows,
somewhat helpful on dragging summer
days: Dissolve forty grams of gelatin
In a quart of boiling water; add 100
grams of subcarbonate Of soda and fifty
grams of sulphate Of potassium. Mix
thoroughly and pour into hot bath.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01
Tontc for Thin People.

A teaspoonful of olive oil is an ex-
cellent tonic for thin people. 1t is very
good for sallow complexion. as it acts
directly on the liver. Taken for cos
tiveness, it is very good, as it acts on
the bowels without producing any grip
ing pains.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01
travelling Toilet Apron.

Travelfng TO11ef Apron.
A toilet apron is pretty idea for
gift to the friend who Is to make a
journey by sea or by land The apron
is made of heavy linen, its turned-up
pockets either plainly bound on the
edges or feather-boned, which are to
hold all the small toilet necessities al
ways slipping away when wanted in
the ordinary travelling case or bag. II
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01
For the Needle worker.

To finish the edges of doilies or 9TH
or buttonholed edges cut the goods a
little distance from the line where the
buttonholing is to 90 and hem it back
to that line. Then buttonhole the fold
Cd edge. This prevents the frazzled-
looking edge 50 often seen after wash
inc and gives it padded appearance.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01
Judge and Doctor. Too.

Lord Bramwell, notable wit of the
English bench. was once sitting in a
case where the prisoner was accused
of shoplifting.
my lord, my client is not common
thief" urged the barrlster for the de-
Tense; she is suffering from kleptoma-
MA"
"That is exactly the disease I am
here to cure" replied Lord Bramwell.
blandly.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01

"She doesn't like you very we'll"
q wonder why? The last time
spent the evening with her I praised
her music and her intellectual attain
ments to the skies"
81 know you did. and you never once
told her she was Houston
Post.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-08-01

The vogue OF the kimono sleeve
threatens to be cut short by a new
model which Is taking with tout
Paris" The new sleeve is long, COM
ing well down over the hand. Real
flowers were among the most striking
novelties at the French races and the
fashion seems to be gaining ground.