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Those Promoted.

Promotions-The Adjutant Generals
office: Harvey B. Gram. clerk, from
81. 400 to $3.50 per annum; Charles W.
Shewalter, clerk. from $500 to Sl.4O0:
Frederick E Suits, Willis T. STauon,
and Frank J. Bell. clerks. from $1.c00
to $500. Office of the Quartermaster
General. Miss Leila Darlington. from
stenographer and typewriter at 500 to
clerk at $50; Mrs. N. Janet Higley.
clerk. from $1,000 10 $500: Bernard E
Grady, clerk, from $500 TO $1,000; Mer-
ton NJ Smith. clerk. from $40 to $500:
J. Philip Hirth, clerk, from $1,000 10
1920: Charles f. Conick. jr.. clerk.
from $500 to S1.0o0; Allen L. Reese. clerk.
from $40 to $500. Onice of the Chief Of
Ordnance: Arthur AdeIman. skilled
craftsman, from $3.50 to $1,5e0 per an
mum.
Office of the Chief Of Staff-Harrv 4
Austin, clerk. from 81 200 10 Sl.4OO per
annum; Frederick y. Baker. clerk, from
$1,000 TO I,20O per annum; Rene T..
Fraile, clerk, from $500 10 $1,000 per an
mum. Office of the Chief Signal officer
Walter c. Ruding, laborer at $3.50 per an
mum, TO assistant messenger at $40 per
annum; Raymond r. Barnes. craftsman.
from $500 to $3.50 per annUm. Bureau
of Insular AffaiTs-Charles ;. Brock.
clerk, from $500 to $l.400 per annum;
George NJ Wilmeth. clerk from 81, 900
10 $l,zp per anuum. Timothy J. Hart,
clerk. from 500 10 $1,000 per annUm.
Office Of the Secretary OF War-JOhu y
Randolph, from chief Of division at
S-.OD. 10 clerk TO chief clerk at 500
per annum, Frank NJ Hadley. from
clerk at $L6OO per annum. to chief Of
division; at 5000 per annUm; Edward 3.
Eynon, clerk from 81. 400 to $1,000 per
annum; Walter 3. Hoke, clerk, from
$40 TO S9(N par aunurn
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Leaving the Service

Resignations-The Adjutant Generals
ofice-Lni1e Kelly, clerk at $1,000 per
annum; William A Gibson. Maynard A.
Frazier. and Lindsay Murdoch. clerks
at slOOO per annum; William H. Fowle.
clerk at Sl.200 per annum. Bureau OF
Insular Affairs-Dana c. Colegrove.
clerk at SEQ per annum. Office Of the
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low, his arm run carelessly through
the leather sling, his bare head pro-
jecting half out of the open window,
was Jack Moffat, halloween of the
Golden Rule" and enjoying a we'll
earned reputation as the most ornate
and artistic liar in the territory. For
two hours he had been exercising his
talent to the full, and merely paused
now in search of some fresh inspira-
ton, holding in supreme and silent
contempt the rather feeble limitations
of his less-gifted companion.
The fly in the ointment Of this long
days ride, the third party, whose UNI
desirable presence and personal
knowledge of MIR. Moffat's past career
rather seriously interfered with the
latter's flights of imagination, was VIII
liam Mcneil, foreman of the Bar W.
ranch over on Sinsiniwa creek. Nc
Neil was not much of a talker, having
an impeachment in his speech, and be-
ing a trifie bashful in the presence Of
lady. But he caught the eye,-a
slenderly built, reckless fellow,
smoothly shaver, with a strong chin
and bright laughing eyes,-and as he
lolled carelessly back in his bearskin
chaps" and wide-brimmed sombrero.
occasionally throwing in some cool,
insinuating comment regarding Moi
fats recitals. the latter experienced a
strong inclination to heave him over
board. The slight hardening of Nc
Neil's eyes at such moments had thus
far served, however, as sufficient re-
straint, while the unobservant Miss
Spencer, unaware of the silent duel
thus being conducted in her very pres
ence, divided her undisguised admira-
ton, playing havoc with the suscepti-
BILE heart of each, and all unconscious.
ly laying the foundations for future
trouble.
why, how truly remarkable" she
exclaimed, her cheeks glowing. Its
all so different from the east; heroism
seems TO be in the very air of this
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Mr.. Moffat and Mt Mcneil. rhcy
have been SO thoughtful and entertai.I-
ing all the way up the Bear Water,
and they explained SO many things
that | did not understand"
She swept impulsively down toward
them, both hands extended. the bright
chances CO her eyes bestowed impair
TALLY.
IL cannot invite you to come into
the house now" she exclaimed. sweet
ly, for am almost like a stranger
here myself, but | do hope you will
both of you call. | shall be so very
lonely at first, and you are my earliest
acquaintances. You will promise,
won't you?'
Mcneil bowed painfully clearing
his throat, but Moffat succeeded in
expressing his pleasure with a we'll
rounded sentence.
81 felt sure you would, But now
must really say good-by for this time
and go in with Aunt Lydia. | know
must be getting horribly burned out
here in this hot sun | shall always
be so grateful to you BOTH
And the two radiant knights walked
together toward the road, neither
uttering a word.
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Seasons Styles Are
Bemoaned by Some

Some of the recently imported cloth
costumes for visiting are giving great
delight to stout women, but fiat chest
ed, long limbed women groan inward
ly when they see them, for the pow
ers at Paris and Vienna are devoting
their talents TO the emphasizing OF
elongated effects. cunningly arranging
the seams of the coats and the lines
of the skirts in ways calculated to
decrease the apparent breadth. A new
skirt which has this effect, and which
is specially in favor with smart
dressers, is the one with a central
front seam.
When bordered cloths are used for
visiting costumes the material is so
cut that the border edges the skirt
bottom, but If serge English mixture
or plain broadcloth is used most wom-
en- prefer bias bands of cloth put on
to form large squares or points, their
corners emphasized with buttons or
chenille ornaments, to the absolutely
plain skirts on the same model, which
are being made up in lighter materials
| for house and dinner gowns.
AS to colors. the dull blues, browns
and grays which are so artistic have
always a host of adherents. Puppies
are very fashionable, and so are
mauves, and there are seen any num-
Der of pomegranate and prune shades,
their dullness relieved with self-col-
ored velvet collars, cuffs. vests and
innumerable ornamental buttons.
| Blond. one of the new light shades,
is prettiest of all in fine broadcloth,
and most effective when combined
with black velvet or dark brown fur
One beautiful costume shown lately
is Of blond cloth, with tunic skirt
edged with sable, bodice of cloth
and self-colored lace, and toga
shaped cloak of blond cloth lined with
sable. The same effect may be pro-
duced for much less money by using
squirrel fur stained. in sable shades
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General Drmnnd

of the Well Informed of the World has
always been for simple pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative rem edy of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits Of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one OF many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-lnformed.
To get it's beneficial effects always buy
the nuine-manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
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CHAPTER DISCONTINUED.

He swept the circle of excited faces.
his eyes glowing like two diamonds,
his thin lips compressed into a single
straight line.
MIR. Slavin appears to have lost his
previous sense of humor," he re-
marked, calmly. 81 will now make my
statement for the third time-this was
my last game. Perhaps some of you
gentlemen also may discover this to
be amusing"
The heavy, strained breathing Of the
motionless crowd was his only answer,
and a half smile of bitter contempt
curled Hampton's lips, as' he swept
over them last defiant glance.
Not quite so humorous as it seemed
10 be at first, reckon" he commented.
dryly. "Slavin," and he prodded the
red giant once more with his foot,
I'm going out; if you make any at
tempt to leave this room within the
next five minutes I'll kill you in your
tracks, as | would a mad dog You
stacked cards twice tonight but the
last time beat you fairly at your own
game
He held aside the heavy curtains
with his left hand and backed slowly
out facing them, the deadly revolver
shining ominously in the other Not
a man moved Slavin glowered at him
from the floor, an impotent curse upon
his lips. Then the red drapery fell.
While the shadows of the long night
still hung over the valley, Nadia. toss
ing restlessly upon her strange bed
within the humble yellow house at the
fork of the trails, was aroused to
wakefulness by the pounding of a
horses hoofs on the plank bridge
spanning the creek. She drew aside
the curtain and looked out, shading
her eyes TO see clearer through the
poor glass. All she perceived was a
somewhat deeper smudge when the
rider swept rapidly past, horse and
man a shapeless shadow. Three hours
later she awoke again, this time to the
full glare of day, and to the remem
brance that she was now facing a new
life. AS she lay there thinking, her
eyes troubled but fearless. far away
on the sun-kissed uplands Hampton
was squirting forward his horse, al
ready beginning to exhibit signs OF
WEAKNESS.
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A Sensitive Soul.

Owen Nudge was a very sensitive
man. More than once at harsh word
he had forsaken profitable work and
gone home for sympathy to his wife.
One morning Owen started out to help
Glenn Butler, who had bought a new
stump-pulling machine and was pre-
pairing to clear field.
Toward noon Owen came back. Mrs.
Nudge sighed and waited sympathetic
ally for the explanation.
II just couldn't stand It," said owen.
rubbing his jaw. when ! see that
stump-puller twist them roots ont, It
reminded me so of the times i went
to the dentist to get back teeth ex-
tracted. The first thing l knew l was
limp as a rag, and l just ached all
over and had 10 quit. Youths Com
DaniOO
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CHAPTER K.
The Arrival of Miss Spencer.

Miss Phoebe Spencer, the pioneer
school teacher of Glencaid, came di-
rect from the far east, her starting
point some little junction place back
in Vermont, although she proudly
named Boston as her home. having
once visited in that metropolis for
three delicious weeks. She was of an
ardent, impressionable nature. Her
mind was INJURED upon eastern con-
ceptions of our common country, her
imagination aglow with weird tales of
the frontier, and her bright eyes per
ceived the vivid coloring of romance
in each prosaic object west of the
tawny Missouri. All appeared so diff
ferent from that established life to
which she had grown accustomed -
the people, the country. the pictur-
esque language,-while her brain so
teemed with luTid pictures of border
experiences and heroes as to reveal
romantic possibilities everywhere. AS
her eager eyes traced the serrated
peaks of a snow-clad mountain range,
her heart throbbed with anticipation
of wonders yet TO come. Homesick-
ness was a thing undreamed of; her
active brain responded to each new
impression.
She sat Comfortably ensconced i'm
the back seat of the old, battered red
coach, surrounded by cushions for pro.
lection from continual bouncing, as
the Jehu in charge urged his FESTIVE
mules down the desolate valley of the
Bear Water. Her cheeks were flushed
her wide-open eyes filled with ques
tioning. her pale fluffy hair frolickina
with the breeze, as pretty a picture o
young womanhood as any one coulC
wish TO see. Nor was she unaware q
this fact. During the final stage o
her Journey she had found two con
genial souls, sufficiently picturesque
to harmonic with her ideas of wil'
western romance.
These two men we're lolling In tn
less comfortable seat opposite. secret
ly longing for a quiet smoke outside
vet neither willing to desert this east
ern divinity to his rival. The big fe
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SYNOPSIS.

A detachment of the Eighteenth IN
fantry from Fort Bethune trapped by
Indians in narrow gorge. Among tnSm
is a stranger who Introduces himself by
the name OF Hampton, also Gillis the
post trader, and his daughter. Gilhs ana
majority of the soldiers are killed uur,
ing a three days siege. Hampton ana
the girl only escape from the Indians
They fall exhausted on the plains. \
company of the Seventh cavalry, Lieut..
Brant in command. find them. Hampton
and the girl stop at the Miners Home IN
Glencaid. Mrs. Duffy, propretress. Hamp-
ton talks the future over with Miss Gill
lis-the Kid. She shows him her moth
ers picture and tells him what she can
of her parentage and life. They decide
she shall live with Mrs. Herndon. MAZDA
the Kid-runs away from Mrs, Herndons
and rejoins Hampton. lie induces her to
go back. and to have nothing more TO do
with him. Hampton plays his last game
of cards. He announces to Red SlaNln
that he has quit, and then leaves Glen
caid.
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vored me with any of your own al
ventures, Mr.. Mcneil. l am very sure
you must have had hundreds out on
these wide plains
The somewhat embarrassed foreman
shook his head discouragingly.
"Oh, but | just know yon have, only
you are so modest about recounting
them. Now. that scar just under your
hair-really it is not at all unbecom-
ing-surely that reveals a story. Was
it caused by an Indian arrow
Mcneil crossed his legs. and wiped
his damp forehead with the back of
his hand. "Hoof of damn pack
mule" he explained. forgetting him
self. "The-eh-cuss lifted me ten
feet
Moffat laughed hoarsely, but as the
foreman Strengthened up quickly, the
amazed girl Joined happily in, and his
own face instantly exhibited the con
tagion.
Amt much-eh--ever happens out
on a ranch" he said, doubtfully, Eek
cept dodgin' steers, nd-eh-bustin
broncoes."
Moefat had his head craned out OF
the window once more in an apparent
determination to ignore all further
frivolous remarks. Suddenly he point
ed directly ahead.
There's Glencaid now, Miss Spen
GER" he said. cheerfully. That's the
spire of the new Presbyterian church
sticking up above the ridge
"Oh. indeed! How glad am to be
here safe at last"
"How-eh-did you happen to-et
recognize the church," asked Mr.
Mcneil with evident admiration
"You-eh-can't see it from the sa
LOOM
Moffat disdained reply, and the
urching stage rolled rapidly down the
valley, the mules now dashed into
wild gallop to the noisy accompani
ment of the drivers whip.
The hoofs clattered across the mar
row bridge. and, with sudden swing
all came 10 a sharp stand, amid
ClOuu III huoA bNAOAN ~ hohNN F'AAD'
house.
Here's where YOU get out. miss,
announced the Jehu, leaning dowr
! from his seat to peer within. "Thi!
we're is the Herndon shebang."
The gentlemen inside assisted Miss
Spencer To descend in safety to th'
weed-bordered walk, where she stood
| shaking her ruffled plumage int
shape. and giving directions regarding
her luggage Then the two gentle
men emerged, Moffat bearing a grip
case. a handbook, and basket, while
Mcneil supported shawl-strap and ;
small trunk. Thus decorated the,
meekly followed her lead up the mar
row path toward the front door. Thu
latter opened suddenly, and Mrs
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Goinn 70 Be Fined.

When George AIDE was a newspaper
reporter he was sent to write up an
Irish laborer who had fallen from a
building. When Mr. AIDE arrived on
the scene, several officers and others
were helping the injured man into the
ambulance. Mr.. AIDE pulled out his
pad and pencil Whats his manner"
he asked one of the policemen.
The injured man, who had heard
AIDE and who mistook him for the
timekeeper employed by the con-
tractor, rolled his eyes in a disguised
way.
What dye think o. that?" he NUT
tered. I'm goin' to be docked for
the few minutes 1 lose goin' to the
pital!"-Success
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BEGAN YOUNG.
Had "coffee Nerves" from Youth.

when very young / began using
coffee and continued up to the past
six months" writes a Texas girl.
Il had been exceedingly nervous,
thin and very sallow. After quitting
coffee and drinking Postum Food Cof-
fee about a month my nervousness
disappeared and has never returned.
This is the more remarkable as / am
Primary teacher and have kept
right on with my work.
MY complexion now is clear and
rosy, my skin soft and smooth. AS
good complexion was something ] had
greatly desired, / feel amply repaid
even tho this were the only benefit
derived from drinking Postum.
Before beginning its use had
suffered greatly from indigestion and
headache; these troubles are now un-
known
Best of all, changed from coffee
to Postum without the slightest incon-
venience, did not even have a head
ache Have known coffee drinkers
who we're visiting me, to use Postum
a week without being aware that they
were not drinking coffee.
Il have known several TO begin the
use CT Postum and drop it because
they did not boil it properly. After
explaining how It should be prepared
they have tried II again and pro-
nounced it delicious"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek. Mich. Read the booklet, "The
Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's
a Reason"
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country and your adventure was so
very unusual Don't you think so, Mr..
McNeil?"
The silent foreman hitched himself
suddenly upright. his face unusually
solemn. "Why-eh-yes miss-you
might-eh-say that. He" with flip
of his hand toward the other, "eh-re-
minds me-of--eh--an old friend
Indeed? How extremely interest
ing!" eagerly seeming new story.
Please tell me who it was, Mr.. Nc.
Neil"
"Oh-eh-knew him when was a
-eh--Munchausen."
Mr.. Moffat drew in his head violent
ly. with an exclamation nearly pro
fame. yet before he could speak Miss
Spencer interviewed.
"Munchausen! Why. Mr.. Mcneil
you surely do not intend to question
the truth of Mr.. Mofats narrative?'
The foreman's eyes twinkled humor
ously. but the lines of his face re
NAMED calmly impassiye. "My-eh-
reference" he explained. gravely. was
-eh-entirely to the-eh-local color
the-eh-expert touches
oh"
YES. miss. It's-eh-bad taste on
here to-eh--doubt anybody's word
eh--publicly.'
Moffat stirred uneasily. his han,
flung behind him. but Mcneil was ga2
ing into the lady's fair face. appar
entity unconscious of any other Pres
ence
But all this time you have MT "a
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Herndon bounced forth with vocifer-
Gus welcome.
why Phoebe Spencer, and have
you really come! ] didn't expect you'd
get along before next week oh, this
seems too nice TO see. you again; al
most as good as going home to Yer
mont. You must be completely tired
out"
Dear Aunt Lydia: of course I'm
glad To be here. But I'm not in the
least tired I've had such delightful
"Trip" She glanced around smilingly
upon her perspiring cavaliers. oh
put those things down. gentlemen
anywhere there on the grass: they
can be carried in later. II was SC
kind of you both
Hey. there!" sang out the driver
growing impatient. IF you two gents
are amin TO go down town with this
outfit. you'd better be pilin' in lively
fer can't stay here all day"
Moffat glanced furtively aside al
Mcneil, only to discover that inGi
vidual quietly seated on the trunk
He promptly dropped his own grip.
Drive on with your butchers cart.
he called out spitefully. Il reckon its
no special honor TO ride to town"
The pleasantly smiling young won
an glanced from one To the other. he
eyes fairly dancing, as the lumberinl
coach disappeared through the rec
dust
How very nice OF you to remain.
she exclaimed. Aunt Lydia ! am s.
anxious for you to meet my friends
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Best He Could Do.

It was his first circuit, and, more
over, he had to defend his first client.
who was a better known than re-
spected burglar In an interval he
approached a veteran member Of the
bar and sought for advice.
And how long do you think I
ought to make my speech to the jury.
sir?" he finished up.
Il should say about an hour" said
the old hand.
IAN hour! Why, I thought ten
minutes would be ample! Why SO
long,"
Well" said his adviser, "you see,
they can't sentence him till you're
finished, and the longer you talk the
longer he'll be out of jail!"-Stray
Stories.
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'TheM0man11,t=2G,'
|, 49, Beautiful

Lemon juice and sugar will clear
the voice. Singers often eat an apple
Just before singing, as this helps also
to clear thhe voice.
Buttermilk used as a wash or made
into paste with talcum powder will
both prevent and cure sunburn and
hot water comes into play here also,
as it must be used when cold water
would only set the burn.
Next TO water, perhaps the best fluid
complexion maker is lemon Juice.
Taken internally. alone or with hot
water. it is generally beneficial; and,
externally, cut i'm half and the lemon,
rind and all. rubbed over the face, it
remedies sunburn and light freckles.
Women who want to be beautiful
must pay attention 10 their diet.
Buckets of lotions, pounds of creams
and skin foods. boxes of flesh brushes,
complexion rollers, soaps-nothing
can produce the slightest effect in
helping to give the right color and
glow to the complexion that has been
spoiled by improper food.
Did you ever notice how American
women are beginning to take Oh ,ssh
after they reach the age of so? The
slender. aristocratic type of middle
age seems TO be disappearing and
obesity of greater or less proportions
is to be reckoned with and conquered
IL possible. says a writer. This re.
qulres courage and self-denial. but Il
IS worth whAe both from the stand
point of health and beauty.
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The Jacket is of fine white serge
lined with silk-it is open-fronted;
the kimono sleeves and the basque
are cut with deep points. each
being finished with a silk tassel; a
pattern of fine braid is worked round
the edge of jacket.
Hat of satin straw the color of the
dress, trimmed with wide ribbon and
a long ostrich feather.
Material required for the jacket: 4
yards serge 46 inches wide, 6 yards
lining silk and ) silk tassels.
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RusXhodies.

Il never saw such rubber-neck,
sneered Mrs. Cable. Just because
the doctor stopped at our house yes
terday she Immediately wanted to
know what was the matter" Yes. "
replied Mrs Naybor; Il wonder how
she'd like the rest of MS to be that
curious about her. You know the doc
tor stopped at her house to-day, too. :"
You don't say / wonder what's the
matter re?"-Catholic Standa d
and Times.
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Experience.

Experience is the best teacher,
remarked the man who INDUCES In
trite sayings.
"Yes," answered the skeptic; but
occasionally, as in distinguishing be-
tween mushrooms and toadstools.
your education comes too late to be
of any service"
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Dress of White Silk
for Child Bridesmaid

Finely spotted white silk is used for
the dress itself. The bodice is slightly
long WASTED and is gathered to a
square yoke, composed of strips of the
silk finely tucked, divided by lace in
sertion: the yoke is then outlined Sy
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Visiting Costume in
Greenish Blue Cloth

The dress is in pale greenish-blue
fine cloth: the skirt is cut with a
slight train, and is trimmed with
wide silk braid the color of the cloth,
forming diamonds at regular intervals.
The bodice has a round yoke com
posed OF lace insertion, the material
Joins the yoke without fulness under
2. trimming of the braid like the skirt.
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Chance to Get Even.

The poet and the editor were play
ing tennis, and the latter was beaten.
you serve well, but you cannot
return" said the poet.
Cant II" asked the editor. Send
me a poem, and see. STRAY Stories.
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N0AJUE -NELNG HAT(d9


that
of
hats that composed entirely of ostrich feathers are
delightfully."-
models of the bottle green
feathers makes attractive complement to costume OF
the
and felt shapes with the crowns completely
the brm with the
little the edge on the left side Long sweeping
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1t sometimes happens that a man
stops work after securing a political
lob,