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In ServIceable Tweeds.

Mixed tweeds with fine satin lines
make unusually pretty tailor frocks
for the summer, being serviceable for
travelling, yachting and all the outdoor
sports. as well as for semi-dressy oc-
casions. Any woman would delight In
the possession OF Worths newest
model In black and white striped
tweed, with touches of black about
the coat and little black buttons trim.
ming the skirt. The jacket falls below
the hips and follows the lines of the
figure closely. 1t is cut on the bias,
so that each stripe seems to form a
curve of its own. The collar and rev.
ers are of black MORE. with vest of
white cloth In the center, fastened
with buttons of mother-of-pearl and
gold. A small shaped yoke piped with
black finishes the shoulders, continu.
ing down either side of the front In
the form of straps. fastened In quito
new style with black silk buttons.
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Soldiers Injure Carnation.

If those who complain of trouble
with carnations will take the pains to
examine the foliage, particularly the
under side of it, they will discover
hundreds of tiny creatures of dark
red color moving actively about among
little webs almost undistinguishable
by the ordinary observation. These
are red spiders. Unless kept in check
or got rid of they will ruin the plants.
The way to prevent them from taking
possession of the plants is to give
daily showerings all over the foliage.
If this is persisted in the spider will
stay away. But If it has come already
the best thing to do is to heat tub
of water to 1870 degrees and immense
the plant in it, Allow it to remain
in the bath about half minute. Then
remove it and after a little give 1t an
other dip. This generally kills the
spider. but a third bath may be neces-
sary. After getting the plant free
from the pest keep it away by the lib,
aral use of water.
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CHAPTER xxI.-continued.

''Goodi but this is just wall here
earth with layer of bricks and thin
GOAT of cement. A nice job it must
have been to do the work,-and it cost
the price of tiger hunt" / grumbled.
Take heart, lad, and listen" and
Larry began pounding the wall with a
hammer exactly under the north
gatepost. We had sounded everything
in and about the house until the pro-
cess bored me.
Hurry up and get through with it"
jerked impatiently, holding the Ian
tern at the level of his head. 1t was
sharply cold under the posts and |
was anxious to prove the worthless.
ness of his idea and be done.
Thump! thump!
There's a place here that sounds a
trife off the key. You try it,"
snatched the hammer and repeated
his soundings.
Thump! thump!
There was space about four feet
square in the wall that certainly gave
forth a hollow sound.
stand back" exclaimed Larry Gag
srly. Here goes with the ak"
He struck into the wall sharply and
he cement Clipped off in rough pieces,
disclosing bricks beneath. Larry
caused when he had uncovered a foot
Of the inner layer, and examined the
surface.
They're loose-these bricks are
loose, and there's something beside
earth behind them!"
The bricks were set up without NOR
tar, and plucked them out and raped
with my knuckles on a wooden sur
face.
Even Larry grew excited as we flung
he bricks out into the tunnel.
"Ah, lad" he said, 1.-The old gentle
man had way with him-he had a
way with him." A brick dropped on
lis foot and he howled in pain.
Bless the old gentleman's heart!
He made it as easy for us as he could.
Now, for the Glenarm millions, red
money all piled up for the ease of
counting it,-a. thousand pounds in
Every pile"
Don't be a fool, Larry" I coughed
1t him, for the brick dust and the
smoke of Larrys pipe made breathing
iifficult.
That's all the loose bricks,-bring
he lantern closer, We peered
through the aperture upon a wooden
door, in which strips of iron were deep
set. 1t was fastened with a paddock
and Larry reached down for the ak.
Wait" | called, dra, .ng closeI
with the lantern. What's this?'
The wood Of the door was fresh and
white, but burned deep on the surface,
In this order, were the words:
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The fact is scarcely surprising when
one considers what delightful little ar
ticles can be made from this beauti-
full neutrality-suspicious. which have
the great merit of returning from the
washtub, just as pretty and dainty
as they went into 1t. The work is
pleasant and easy, and the materials
are so inexpensive that even the tint
est allowance will permit of the pur-
chase of all the necessaries without
ever feeling the cost. All sorts of
charming little affairs can be thus
adorned. | saw a little time ago In
the chintzhung bedroom of friends
weekend cottage a really lovely and
most original pincushion made of a
piece of needlework The pincushion
was almost heart-shaped, and was
fashioned of heavy antique" linen
tional design of broderie anglaise
worked in glossy mercerized embroid-
cry cotton. Beneath came lining
Of pale rose pink, which showed
through the open pattern in most en-.
ticing fashion. A wee double frill OF
linen edged the cushion all round, and
made a pretty finish. To the two
top corners were stitched the ends
of a loop of pa.e pink ribbon, the
sewing being concealed beneath two
smart bows of the ribbon, a similar
bow ornamenting the top Of the loop.
This loop. by the way, was intended
to suspend the cushion from the side
of the mirror, and thus save valuable
space on the small dressing table.
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Depends on the Doqs.

Asa Goddard, of the American Auto
mobile association, was recounting in
Worcester some of his touring adven-
lures.
'One summer morning" he said.
"the approach of great flock of sheep
obliged me to pull off the narrow coun-
try road. / halted my car, and watch
ed with interest the passage of the
shop, the intelligent dogs and the
shepherd.
Il had short talk with the shep-
herd about his odd and difficult trade.
"Look here / said, what do you do.
driving sheep like this on a narrow
road, when you meet another flock
coming in the opposite direction"
"Well,' said the shepherd, we just
drive straight on, both of We. and the
one that has the best dogs gets the
most sheep"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-08-15
THE RAGE FOR KHAKI.
This Shade Has Taken Hold of Fem
mine Fancy.

Khaki has taken an entirely new
hold upon the woman Of fashion,
hold that Is as strong as was that OF
the golden browns at the beginning
OF the season. In fact, there is sort
of frenzy for khaki, despite the fact
that it Is not always pretty. Some
times raw, sometimes brazen and
again indistinct of tone, it takes ex-
pert handling to be made into the
creations that one raves over in the
French salons. The shade, however,
is peculiarly becoming to reddish
blondes, of whom there are so many
among the smart set of Paris and
London One of the smartest speci-
mems of khaki silk is shown by
Worth, the skirt being plain, save for
an inch-wide band of it's own material
piped with delicate green silk and
running around the skirt above the
hem. With it is worn a pretty short
coat with full sleeves, held with cuffs
to match, these turning back quite
deep over the sleeves.
hiuOhO COdJS Ol hHdhl Slh oIiIShOu
with fancy embroideries are very
smart indeed for summer wear, and
some of the long models are taken as
an excuse for the employment OF
quantities after quantities OF hand
some lace in white and neutral tints.
Shorter models have long since as,
sumed styles of their own, many of
which are truly delightful. In one OF
Laferriere's designs the coat Is
draped over the shoulders In bertha
effect from a semi-fitting back and
outlined with silk ball fringe.
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voice He walked ahead of me to the
library door, threw it open and stood
aside
"Ah, here you are, Glenarm," said
| Stoddard. Pickering and stranger
stood near the fireplace in their over
coats.
Pickering advanced and offered his
hand, but | turned away from HIM with
out taking it, His companion, burly
countryman, stood staring, a paper in
his hand.
THE sheriff." Pickering explained,
land our business is rather personal"
He glanced at Stoddard, who looked
at me.
Mr.. Stoddard will do me the kind
ness to remain" l said and took my
stand beside the chaplain.
"Oh!" Pickering calculated scorn-
fully. Il didn't understand that your
relations with the neighboring clergy
were so intimate. Your taste is i'm
proving, Glenarm."
'Mr. Glenarm is a friend of mine"
remarked Stoddard quietly. "A very
particular friend" he added.
Il congratulate you-both."
/ laughed. Pickering was surveying
the room as he spoke.-and Stoddard
suddenly stepped toward him, merely,
think, to draw up chair for the
sheriff; but Pickering, not hearing
Stoddard's step on the soft rug until
the clergyman was close beside him,
started perceptibly and Redeemed.
1t was certainly ludicrous, and when
Stoddard faced me again he was biting
his lip.
Pardon mel" he murmured.
Now gentlemen, will you kindly
state your business? My own affairs
press me-"
Pickering was studying the cartridge
boxes on the library table. The sheriff,
too, was viewing these effects with in
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-08-15
mot till I'm ready,-thanks."

mot till I'm ready,-thanks!"
"Mr. Sheriff, will you serve your
WRIT" he said, and / looked to Stod-
dard for any hint from, him as to what
should do.
Il believe Mr.. GIenarm is quite will
ing to hear whatever the sheriff has to
say to him." said Stoddard. He stepped
nearer to me, as though to emphasize
the fact that he belonged to my side
of the controversy. and the sheriff read
an order of the Wabana county circuit
court directing me, Immediately, to de-
liver the house and grounds into the
keeping of the executor of the will of
the estate of John Marshall Glenarm.
The sheriff rather enjoyed holding
the center of the stage, and / listened
quietly to the unfamiliar phraseology
Before he had quite finished heard a
step in the hall and Larry appeared at
the door, pipe in mouth. Pickering
turned toward him frowning but Larry
paid not the slightest attention to the
executor, but leaned against the door
with his usual tranquil unconcern.
81 advise you not to trife with the
law, Glenarm," said Pickering, as the
sheriff folded his paper. You have
absolutely no right whatever to be
here. And these other gentlemen
your guests, suppose-are equally
trespassers under the law"
He stared at Larry, who crossed his
legs for greater ease in adjusting his
lean frame to the door.
We'll, Mr.. Pickering, what is the
next step?" asked the sheriff.
Mr.. Pickering" said Larry, straight
ening up and taking his pipe from his
mouth, I'm Mr.. Glenarm's counsel. If
you will do me the kindness to ask the
sheriff to retire for a moment / should
like to say few words to you that you
might prefer to keep between our
selves"
| had usually found it wise to take
any cue Larry threw me, and / said:
Pickering, this is Mr.. Donovan, who
has every authority to act for me in
the matter"
Pickering looked impatiently from
one to the other of us.
you seem to have the guns, the
ammunition and the numbers on your
side," he observed dryly.
The sheriff may wait within call"
said Larry, and at word from Pick
ering the man left the room.
Now, Mr.. Pickering, Larry spoke
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terest not, l think, unmiXed with awe.
"Glenarm, / don't like to invoke the
law to eject you from this property,
but | am left with no alternative. /
can't stay out here indefinitely, and l
want to know what's I'm to expect"
That is fair question" / replied.
IF 1t were merely a matter of follow
ing the terms of the will should not
hesitate or be here now. But it isn't
the will, or my grandfather, that keeps
me, it's the determination to give you
all the annoyance possible,-to make
it bard and mighty hard for you to get
hold of this house until | have found
why you are so much interested in it
You always had a grand way in
money matters. AS | told you before
you came out here, it's poor stake.
The assets consist wholly of this land
and this house, whose quality you have
had an excellent opportunity to test.
You have doubtless heard that the
country people believe there is money
concealed here,-but | dare say you
have exhausted the possibilities. This
is not the first time a rich man has
died. leaving precious little behind
him."
"You seem very anxious to get pos
session of a property that you call q
poor stake" I said. "A few acres OF
land, half-finished house and an III
certain claim upon a school teacher!
Il had no idea you would understand
my position" he replied. The seri
BUSINESS of mans oath to perform thu
solemn duties imposed upon him by
law would hardly appeal to you. But
| haven't come here to debate thi:
question When am ! to have posses
siop?"
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slowly, my friend has explained
the case to me, the assets of his grand
fathers estate are all accounted for
the land hereabouts, this house, ten
thousand dollars in securities and a
somewhat vague claim against lady
known as Sister Theresa, who con
ducts st. Agatha's school. Is that cor
rect?"
Il don't ask you to take my word foi
1t, sir" rejoined Pickering hotly. 81
have filed an inventory of the estate
so far as found, with the proper au.
thorities."
Certainly But merely wish to be
sure of nSy facts for the purpose OF
this interview, to save me the trouble
of going to the records. And, more
over, / ann somewhat unfamiliar with
your procedure in this country. am
a member sir, of the Irish bar. Par
dm me. but repeat my question"
II have made oath-that, trust, is
sufficient even for a member of the
| Irish bar"
Quite" said Larry, nodding his
head graveIy.
He was not, to be sure, present
able member of any bar, for smudge
detracted considerably from the ap
pearance of one side of his face, his
clothes were rumpled and covered with
brick dust and his hands were black
But 1 had rarely seen him so calm. He
recrossed his legs, peered into the
bowl of his pipe for moment. ther
asked, as quietly as though he were
soliciting an opinion of the weather.
viii you tell me. Mr.. Pickering
whether you yourself are debtor o
John Marshall Glenarms estateg
| ITO BE CONTINIEDl
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PeTTlcoAT MUST FIT WELL.
Otherwise, Effect Of Skirt Will foevis-
ably BE Spoiled.

The up-to-date skirt calls for pet
,icoat, most carefully cut and fitted
II this foundation petticoat is made
carelessly it win spoil the effect of
the soft and clinging skirt draped
over IT, There are few fashionable
materials of the season that are not
soft and clinging, and however full OF
fields the skirt may be ii must cling
around the hips and fall In supple
folds not too widely f1aring. One of
the lightweight satin-finished silks
makes a satisfactory foundation petit
coat. Many prefer supple satin
which yet has body enough to wear
well
Chiffon taffeta of the non-rustling
Kind continues, however, to be the
popular lining silk with the average
dressmaker, and can, of course, be
bought in passably good quality for
less money than is asked for any OF
the other silks suitable for the pur
pose.
This underssirt must fit with abso
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Social Rank.

At a country dance in southern
town, when the fiddlers had resined
their bows and taken their places ON
the platform, the floor manager rose
Got yo' partners for a cotillion!" he
shouted, imperiously.
"All you ladies an gemmen dat
wears shoes an stockings take yo'
places in de middle OBJ de room. All
you ladies an gemmen dat wears
shoes an no stockings take you places
mmejitly benin dem. An you bare
footed crowd jest jig it roun' in de
corners."-Youth's Companion.
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HER LITERARY LIKES

ing her hands in ecstacy. Il suppos,
| have read 1t dozen times"
And SCOTS 'Marmion,'" he contin
ued, with its rugged simplicity anc
Scottish characters and his graphic
forceful pictures of feudal times ant
customs?" Il just dote on them" she
replied.
And Scotts Emulsion" he contin
ued. faint suspicion beginning tt
dawn upon him.
Il think" she interrupted rashly
that 1t is the best thing he ever
| wrote Montreal Herald
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Che Door
BeWildsrment

There are dead men inside, l dare
say! Here, my lad, it's not for me to
Urn loose the family Skeletons
Larry stood aside while l swung the
AK and brought 1t down with a crash
on the paddock. 1t was of no f1imsy
stuff and the remaining bricks cramped
me, but half a dozen blows broke it off
The house of thousand ghosts"
chanted Larry, as l pushed the door
open, crawled through and dropped
down inside.
Whatever the place was it had a
floor and set my feet firmly upon It
and turned to take the lantern.
Hold Bit" he exclaimed. Some
ones coming, and bending toward
the opening l heard the sound of steps
down the corridor. In a moment Bates
ran up, calling my name with more
spirit than l imagined possible in HIM
What is it?" | demanded through
the opening.
its MIR. Pickering. The sheriff has
come with him, SIR
AS he spoke his glance fell upon the
broken wall and open door, The light
of Larry's lantern struck full upon him.
Amusement, and, ! thought, certain
satisfaction, were marked upon his
countenance.
I Kun along, JacK,-lll be up little
later" said Larry. IF the fellow has
come in daylight with the sheriff, he
isn't dangerous. It's his friends that
shoot in the dark that give us the
trouble"
crawled out and stood upright.
Bates, staring at the opening, seemed
reluctant TO leave the spot
You seem to have found it, sir" he
said,--i thought little chokingly. HIS
interest in the matter nettled me; it
was none of his affair, for one thing;
and my first business was to go above
for an interview With the executors
matter of immediate Importance, as
should have been clear to any one.
"Of course we have found it,"
calculated, brushing the dust from my
clothes.
is Mr. Stoddard in the hbrary?''
"Oh, yes, sir; left him entertaining
the gentlemen
Their visit is certainly most In
,pportune," said Larry. Give then
nv compliments and tell them I'll b.
up as soon as I've articulated thu
bones OF my friends ancestors
Bates strobe on ahead of me Wit
his lantern, and left Larry crawlin
through the new-found door as hun
ried toward the house. | knew hir
we'll enough to be sure he would nc
leave the spot until we lad found wha
lay behind the Door Of Bewildermen
You didn't tell the callers wher
you expected to find me, did YOU
asked Bates, as he brushed me on
the kitchen.
No, sir Mr.. Stoddard received tn
Gentlemen. He rang the bell for m
and when ! went into the library b
was saying, Mr.. Glenarm is at HI
studies. Bates he kindly tie
Mr.. Glenarm that I'm sorry to int
rupt him, but won't he please com
down. / thought it rather neat, 81
considering his clerical office. ] kne
you were oelow somewhere, sir; II
trap door was open and found yc
easily enough"
Bates eyes were brighter than ma
ever seen them. A certain buoyai
aats gave an entirely new tone to d
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They had just met; conversation was
somewhat fitful. Finally he decided
to guide it into literary channels.
where he was more at home, and.
turning to his companion, asked, Are
you fond of literature?"
"Passionately," she replied. Il love
books dearly"
Then you must admire Sir Walter
Scott" he exclaimed with sudden AMI
nation. rs not his Lady of the Lake
exquisite in its flowing grace and
poetic imagery? Is 1t not" 1T Is
perfectly lovely" she assented. clasp
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-08-15
FOR YOUR PRICED PHOTOS.
Frame of White Cardboard That VIII
Hold Five Pictures.

We give design of photograph
frame for holding five portraits, which
can be made out of white cardboard.
The space for the photographs should
be marked out in pencil on the board,
and then cut out with a sharp pen
knife. The edges should be bound
round with colored paper fastened on
with gum; this should be very careful
ly and evenly done if We wish to make
the frame look neat. Some pretty lit
tie floral designs may be painted on
the spaces between the portraits.
The photographs are held in their
places by means of thin strips of pa.
per pasted across the back.
The support at the back is merely a
piece of cardboard hinged on by a
piece of cloth glued at the top and
lower edge. The frame can also be
made to hang up on the wall, and
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Goossberry Green.

In spite of the flattering attention
lafd to khaki and everything sugges-
live of brown, one cannot pass by UNI
noticed the exquisite shades of green,
he newest of which is gooseberry-a
dainty, whitish green. as cool and re-
freshing as the proverbial cucumber.
4 number of delightful evening frocks
ire made of gooseberry net. the skirts
trimmed with trails Of leaves, roses
and buds worked in various shades
Of green and touched with ser.
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Pale blue seems to be first choice
when bit of color is needed, but
khaki is also popular. Khaki linen.
braided or embroidered in white,
makes an excellent trimming for a
white linen, and there are some
pretty striped stuffs showing white
stripes on khaki ground.
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a Nice Sentence.

"You have a pleasant home and a
bright fireside, with happy children
sitting around it, haven't you?" said
the Judge.
yes, sir" said the prisoner, who
thought he saw way out of the diff
Guilty
We'll" said the judge, eff the happy
children sit around the cheerful fire.
side until you return, they win stay
there Just A days"
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gent interest IN
important affairs.
l suppose you
can't always Judge
a person without
re ally knowing
her. oh, well.
Troxell. l admit
that l may have
been harsh. To
8 are myself
with you | don't
believe I'd mind
dropping around
there to call some
e v Q n in & I h ! S
week. | haven't
anything on hand
just now. ! don't
like to foster q
wrong opinion OF
o-Unnns
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CHEAP AND DAINTY
PINcusHloN WORKED IN BRoD-
ERIE ANGLAiSE.
Material Just at This Moment Has
Great Popularity-Can BE Uti-
Iized in Many Ways
For Trifles.

Though the craze for broderie Ang-
laise has somewhat abated in the
realm of dress, it is more than ever
rampant in the decoration of house
hold affairs, says correspondent
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lutte smoothness over the hips and abb
domen. ffaring gradually below, but
not reaching an extravagant width
Less fluffy ruffiing and trimming are
set upon the bottom of the petticoat
than We're used season or two ago
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An Early Discovery.

Your epigrams and adages show
great wisdom" said the dependent.
YES" answered Marcus Aurelias-
Il cans deny that regard them as
something very wise indeed There
IS nothing hike them for popularizing
an administration"
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He HATED
FLATTERY

HE young man
with the beetling
brow and square
jaw shook his
head with deci-
sion as he knock
ed off his cigar
ash.
mo, Troxell,'
he said,' to his
friend with the
wavy hair and
lurking smile, Il
refused once be-
fore, ! believe. |
don't see why you
S h ould suggest
again that | go
with you to call
ON Miss GilSiman.
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"All right" said his friend. Then,
for no apparent reason. he laughed
Chicago Daily News.
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piece of tape is easily attached at the
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