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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12

OF HIS w.fe's daily existence-a mere
idiosyncrasy, like her love of a fine
dress and strong tea. If at dinner
she ate hardly a fish or bird, he con-
cluded that she had spoiled her appe-
tite at luncheon, or by the consump-
ton of sweet biscuits and pound cake
at 5 o'clock. Her refusal of all in.
vitations to dinners and garden parties
he attributed to her folly about dress,
and to that alone Those other reas-
ons which she put FORWARDED weak
ness, languor, low spirits-were to
Captain Carmichael's mind mere dis
guises for temper. She had not, in
her heart OF hearts. forgiven him for
closing Madame Theodore's account.
Thus wilfully blind to a truth which
was soon to become obvious to all the
world, he let the insidious foe steal
across his threshold, and guessed not
how soon that dark and hidden enemy
was to drive him from the hearth by
which he sat, secure in self-approval
and sagaciouS schemes for the future
Once a week, through all the long
year, there had come a dutiful letter
from Violet to her mother. The let
tiers were often brief-what would the
girl find to tell in her desert island?
but they were always kind and
they were a source of comfort to the
mothers empty head. Mrs. Carmich-
ael answered unfailingly, and her
Jersey letter was one of the chief
events of each week She was fonder
OF her daughter at a distance than she
had ever been when they were to-
gether. THAT will be something to
tell Violet" she would say of any in
sane bit of gossip that was whispered
across the afternoon teacups.
CTO be Continued
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12

For. nine years Mr.. Cleghorn had
been che 5ookkeeper and confidential
man of business for Scrapple & Com
pany, firm of rich manufacturers In
the middle West, and had served them
faithfully fifty-twO weeks in the year.
with no days Off except Sundays. One
day In July be surprised the head OF
the firm by saying:
Mr.. Scrapple. / shall want a vaca-
ton Of two weeks this month"
WHAT exclaimed his employer
Il say 1 shall want a vacation OF
two weeks this month" repeated the
bookkeeper, land the two weeks will
begin next Monday"
But can't possibly spare you, Mr..
Cleghorn."
Il think you can. Anyhow, / am
going to take the vacation-and shall
expect my salary to run on as usual
while 1 am away"
There's no use in talking, Cleghorn.
l."
Il know IT, Mr.. Scrapple. That's
why thoSght / would have 1t over
with as few words as possible. But
am going to take the two weeks of,
just the same. Furthermore, expect
to have vacation for the same length
Of time every summer hereafter as
long as / work for you
The head of the firm was astonished.
Such brazen assurance took his breath
away.
IF you go away from here next
Monday, Cleghorn." he gasped, you
needn't come back"
That viii be all right, Mr.. Scrap
pie" cooily answered the bookkeeper.
Il have an offer Of q permanent po-
sition with Dodson & Company, at five
dollars a week more than you are pay
ing me, including a regular summer
vacation. 1 would rather stay here. OF
course, but If you insist on NY"
you can take your two weeks off.
Cleghorn," hastily interrupted Mr..
Scrapple
1t requires a sudden shock TO awak-
en- some employers to realization OF
the value Of a trusted employee; but it
behooves the employee TO be sure OF his
ground before he attempts to admins
ter the shock.-Youth's Companion.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12
We Are What We Eat.

The ''willowy figure" has always
been regarded as the unattainable grace
for those not gifted by nature with al
uncommon degree Of elasticity. But
the latest message of vegetarianism is
the secret of ''iexibility,' which may
be taken as technical equivalent to
the quality so desirable in heroines. TIC
become flexible one has merely to sub
sist on fruit; to become more flexible
the indulgence is increased. and 50 the
process goes on until. apparently, there
would be little to distinguish ordinary
mortals from the serpent" men and
women of the variety stage.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12
Things to Think About.

In South Africa balloons kill sheep.
There are women masons in Vienna
| \ good pack of hounds is worth $15,
coo.
Paris eats 10000 pounds of snails a
day.
France and Italy run national pawn
shops.
The harbor of Toxic is undergoing
Improvements which will cost $1O,-
O0o,oO0.
Adulterated radishes now-they ara
dipped in aniline dye to give them a
pink, fresh look.
In Tibet. in greeting friend, it is
polite to hold up the hand and stick
TEt the tongue.
THE perfume of the California rose
- 20 per cent stronger than that of
any other rose in the world.
Rio de Janeiro has only artificial
ice and only one factory to make ii,
with an equipment that is not up to
date. The ice is sold by grocers nj
about 21@ cents a pound
TschaDg Wing Tang, the highest Chi
nese official in Tibet, has started q
school for Chinese and Tibetan boys at
Lhassa. where they are to be educated
for official positions in Tibet. He Las
also started the first paper at Lhassa
Il is proposed by the master of the
Grand Central station in New York
that it would be advisable for the rail-
way companies, in their new plans, TO
provide kissing room and require all
oscillation to be performed there, so
that the concourse, doorways. platforms
and gates be not eongested by those
who linger for the last good-by.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12
tn Test EIonr

II -four is white with Il yellowish
straw color it is good, while if it has
n blush cast, or black specks in. it
is the opposite.
Flour can only be tested by its adj
hesiveness-wet and knead a little of il
between the fingers. If it works soft
and sticky ii is poor.
If little -four is thrown against a
dry, smooth surface and it falls like
powder, you may know that il is not
of the best quality.
If flour squeezed in the hand retains
the shape given 1t when the hand is
relaxed, it is good sign.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12
WIKI
80
BY Miss M. E. Brdddon.


what pathosl' or anything Of that
sort"
The secretary was a conscientious
young man, and did his work nobly.
This autopsy of fine lady's poem was
a congenial labor. He scrubbed pages
of criticism, went into the minutest de-
tails of style, found a great deal to
blame and not much to praise. and
gave his employer a complete digest
OF the poem before breakfast next
morning
! Lord Mallow attended the duchess
kettle-drum again that afternoon, and
this time he was in no wise at sea. He
handled The Skeptic Soul as if every
line of it had been engraven on the
tablet of his mind
See here, now" he cried. turning to
penciled margin: Il call this a re-
markable passage, yet think it might
be strengthened by some trifing ex-
cisions;" and then he showed Lady
Mabel how, by pruning twenty lines off
passage of thirty-one, a much finer
effect might be attained
STANDS out more clearly" asked Mabel
looking regretfully at the lines through
which Lord Mallow had run his pencil
some of her finest lines.
Il am sure of it. That grand idea
of yours was like star in hay sky.
We have cleared away the fog"
Lady Mabel sighed, ITO me the
meaning CT the whole passage seemed
SO obvious" she said
This second tea drinking was a very
serious affair. Lord Nallow went at
the poem Ike a professional reviewer,
and criticised without mercy, yet con-
trived rot to wound the authors van
ity.
1T is because you have a real genius
that / venture to be brutality candid"
he said, when, by those slapdash pencil
marks of his-always with the authors
consent-he had reduced the Tragedy
of the Skeptic Soul" to about one-third
Of its original length. Il was carried
away yesterday by my first impress
sions; today / am coldly critical. /
have set my heart upon your poem max
ing a great success"
This last sentence. freely translated,
might be taken to mean: Il should not
like such an elegant young woman to
make an utter fool OF herself"
Mr.. Vawdrey came in while critic
a1d poet were at work, and was told
what they were doing He evinced no
unworthy jealousy. but seemed glad
that Lori Mallow should be so usful.
Its a very fine poem" he said,
"but there's too much metaphysics in it.
told Mabel so the other day She
must alter a good deal of it if she
wants to be understood of the people,"
MY dear Roderick, my poem is
metaphysical or it is nothing" Mabel
answered. pettishly.
By the end of May Lady Mabers
poems were all in type, and there was
much discussion about commas and
notes of admiration. syllables too much
or too little, in the fowery prorning-
room at Kensington, what time Rode
rick Vawdrey-sorely at loss for oc-
cupation-wasted the Summer hours at
races or regattas within easy reach of
London, or went to out-of-the-way
places, to look at hunters of wonder
full repute, which, on inspection. were
generally Disappointing
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12

Dress the shoulders so as to max,
them broad if you are little, for thi,
will add to your height. The short cir
can also make herself look taller by
wearing long skirts, which will increas,
her apparent height and give her ;
graceful air. They may not be by
gienic. but they are very becoming.
The short girl may wear stripes run
ming lengthwise. and use trimming:
that run from head 10 foot But she
must not overdo the idea, for no short
girl should be conspicuous in dress
nor should she wear many frills, which
make her look oyerweighted.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12
CHAPTER XIV

Violet Tempest had been away from
home nearly year. and to the few
old servants remaining at the Abbey
House, and to the villagers who had
known and loved her, it seemed as If
light had gone out
| Mrs. Carmichael and her husband
had been living as became people of
some prentensions to rank and fashion.
They saw very little of each other, but
were seen together on all fitting occa-
sions. The morning service in the
little church at Beechdale would not
have seemed complete without those
two figures. They were in everybody's
idea the happiest example OF married
bliss. If the lady's languid lovliness
had faded more within the last year
that went before it, IL her slow step
had grown slower her white hand
more transparent, there were no keen
loving eyes to mark the change,
PAMELA Carmichael was a most I'M
happy woman-an unhappy woman
without one tangible cause of COM
plant. True that her daughter was
the mothers full consent Her per-
sonal extravagences had been cur
tailed, but she was fain to admit that
the curtailment was wise, necessary
and for her own future benefit. Her
husband was all kindness; and surely
seemed to grow younger every day
rejuvenated by regular habits and
rustic life-while In her wan face the
lines Of care daily deepened.
She had taken 1t into her head Of
late to withdraw herself altogether
from society, save from such friends
who liked her well enough, or were
sufficiently perplexed as to the disposal
OF their lives, to waste an occasional
hour over gossip and orange pekoe,
She had now permanently assumed the
role of invalid, which she had already
somewhat affected
II am really not we'll enough to go to
dinner parties, Conrad" she said, when
her husband politely argued against
her refusal Of an invitation, with just
that mild entreaty which to plainly
means, Il don't care jot whether you
go with me or stay at home"
But, my dear Pamela. little gayety
would give you a flip"
No it would not. Conrad. 1t would
worry me to go to Lady Ellagango-
vans in one of last seasons dresses;
and quite agree with you that must
spend no more money with Theodore"
why not wear your black velvet"
Il have not enough diamonds to
carry off black velvet"
''Rut your fine old lace-rose point,
I think you call it-surely that would
carry off black velvet for once in a
way"
MY dear Conrad, Lady Ellangowan
tnows my point by heart She al
Us compliments me about it-an
tful way of letting me know how Of
ten she has seen it. No, Conrad, l will
not go to the Ellangowans in a dress
made last year; or in my rechauffe of
velvet and lace. ] hope have proper
pride that would always preserve me
from humiliation of that kind Be
SiuSS, din uOt StiOhS SiOu5h W 81 W
parties. You may not believe me, but
am really ILL.,"
The captain put on an unhappy look
and murmured something sympathetic;
but he did not believe in the reality
of his wife's ailments She had played
the invalid more or less ever since
their marriage; and he had grown ac-
customed to the assumption al par
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12
IN HnIH Her Hat.

A practical hat holder is 4 stiff
wire frame in shape somewhat resem.
bling an inverted scoop bonnet. II
stands about eight inches high. These
frames can be secured in the shops I'M
decorated, but may be made more
dainty by winding lowered silk around
the wires and fastening soft sachet
to the top.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12
One Of the
EScenffoLc

Of the happy homes Of to-day is vast
fund of information as to the best methods
Of promoting health and happiness and
right living and knowledge of the worlds
best products.
Products of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to worldwide
acceptance through the approval of the
Well-Informed of the World; not of indi-
vidaals only. but of the many who have
the happy faculty of selecting and obtain
ing the best the world affords.
One of the products of that class, of
known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and COM
mended by the Well-Inforned of the
World as valuable and wholesome family
laxative is the well-known Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA. To get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu.
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only, and for sale by all leading druggists.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12
For n Girls bedroom.

For girl who takes pride in hav-
ing a pretty bedroom, bedroom set
painted soft French gray, with Louis
wreaths in white, with trimmings of
French gilt design, is very dainty. The
chlffonier, dressing table and bureau
tops are of pale blue MORE under Il
heavy French plate glass covering. \
swinging full length mirror is one of
the necessary accessories. White gal
atea with border of floral designed
cretonne makes very effective curtains.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12

This one is adapted to one and all. but
in the case of the model is made of
ivory white broadcloth. the collar and
cuffs and shield embroidered i'm eyelet
style. The material is both handsome
and durable. inasmuch as it can be
cleansed with perfect success, and the
coat Is dainty in the extreme Blue.
brown and red cloths are, however. well
liked and the collar always can be OF
velvet or of the material trimmed with
banding or applique in place of en-
broidc-y. The closing is made in dou-
ble-breastcd style.
The above pattern will be mailed to
your address ON receipt of 10 cents.
Send all orders to the Pattern Depart
ment of this paper. BE sure to give
both the number and size of pattern
wanted, and write very plainly.
Order Coupon.
No. 1898.
SIZE .-..........
NAME 49,.
NDDnESo $1,000 ......'........
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12
when Buying Glove

When buying kid gloves De sure to
test the Kid by stretching it. Pull the
side seams betweea the thumbs and
fingers. If the Kid is soft and pliable
and The pores small and the glove i'm
mediately takes on its original shape
If IS sare 10 he of good quality and
elastic. Heavy walking gloves should
he tried in the same manner, but a
snrs test is in smelling them. If the
odev is a fragrant one resembling Rus
sian leather. they should be all right.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12
Curling PIumes.

The cheaper variety of ostrich
plumes are never in Il very prescntable
condition after once losing their orig
mai fufliness. And seldom can they
be made dainty in the manner which
freshens plumes. The curling iron can
be used to great advantage in giving
cheap plumes a fresh appearance. The
curler must not be too warm. and care
must be taken in catching the feathers
to have the sheath side of the curriers'
on the upper side. or the tip ends will
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12
Got Service

The boarder who was a month behind
with the landlady was surprised at the
size OF the heap of mashed potatoes on
the plate the girl had brought him.
He was even more surprised when he
found a folded paper in the center of the
heap.
But he didn't open it. lie knew what
it was.
Carefully wiping it with his napkin, he
put it in his vest pocket and went ahead
calmly with his dinner.
You can't discomfort an experienced
boarder.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12

When joining n bias piece of mate
rial to a straight piece always keep the
bias piece underneath. as this prevents
it from stretching.
Prepared dyes are used at home
with complete success and they make
possible a Wonderful amount of doing
over. Everything will dye black that
will dye at all, and a black dress is
always useful and unObtrusive.
Most of the walking skirts are now
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12

Simple house jackets are always In
demand, for they fill definite, practi-
cal need. This one is laid in becoming
box plaits and is attractive at the
same time that it involves very little
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12

bedstead Once this takes place there
is nothing TO be done but to send the
metal and have it reburnished, and,
as a firing process is involved in the
method. this cannot be attempted at
home. of course. The cost of relacquer-
ing, as it is called, full-siZed bedstead
ia about Sc
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12

fiannels that are So desirable for cool
weather morning wear are eminently
appropriate. Cashmere. challis, alba
tross and the like all are correct, and
never did any season offer more
tempting array of colors and designs.
Three-quarter sleeves are unquestion-
ably comfortable for morning wear by
the busy woman, but this jacket allows
q choice of that or full length. The
back is half fitted. but the fronts are
loose, held by a ribbon at the waist
line.
The above pattern will be mailed TO
your address on receipt of 10 cents.
Send all orders to the Pattern Depart
ment of this paper, Be sure to give
both the number and size of pattern
wanted. and write very plainly. For
convenience. write your order on the
following coupon:
Order Coupon.
No isle
SIZE ...-........ ..--..............
NAME 49,. .................
ADDhESS $1,000.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12
Care of Brass Bedstead.

There is a very good polish ON the
market for keeping brass in perfect
condition. but this only holds good rs
long as the brass is not worn off the
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12
Renortinx Progrcr.

''How is your boy at college getting
along with his language studies?
Hes keeping just about even. He
has unlearned English and learned how to
talk baseball"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12
ing matched in rich cameo slides ano
buckles for that purpose

VuthItS IUI tIItIt pun ISuSt.
The jaunty tailored girl is buyins
one-button yellow chamois gloves. OF
course. their color would not be prac
teal for general wear were it not for
the fact that the gloves are easily
washed with soap and water and car
be quickly cleaned and made to looL
now
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12

be reversed. Take only few feathers
at time. curl toward the stem and
gently pull apart with hairpn. They
will stay in curl until worn on a damp
Jau
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12

The professor of chemistry and physics
at the University of Berne is a woman
only 20 years old.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12

EFT 9 Sc. Vitus Dance and all Nervous
- Diseases Permanently cured
by DIR. KINGS Great Nerve Restorer. Send
for free - trial bottle and treatise. DIR.
X. n. KLINE, Id, 93l Arch Street, Phila-
delphia. Pa.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12

Nothing so cheap for a good, whole
some, hearty breakfast, as Mrs. Aus
tin's pancake -four At all grocers.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12
CbiId,. Con- win sh,.,,l

The long coat. that covers the froclx.
is the favorite for little children and
is much worn in cloth of all colors, in
velvet. velyeteen. corduroy and cheviot.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12

islands rose from the sea owing to vol
canic action, and sixteen disappeared.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12

Mrs. Winsiow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Chill
dren teething softens the gums, reduces In
ELIMINATION, allays pain. cures wind collie
% cents n bottle
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12
He Came Home Early

"You needn't sit up for me tonight,
Maria"
II won't. dear. I'll be standing Just
side the door for YOU"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-12-12
Only One "BRo,fo QUTNrNE,


That is LAXATIVE BROMO oUININE. LooA
for the signature Of L. W. GROVE. Used the
World over 10 Cure Cold in One day DC.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-15
HELP OFFERED

Kansas City, Aug. Gal n. Rye,
chairman of the grievance committee
of the local union of Railway Tele
graphers, has rendered to the CONNER
cial men now on strike their ST 900, 600
reserve fnud. 5t
The. Official record of the proceed.
ings of the biennial session Of the.
railroad telegraphers. held at Mime
apolis May last however. shows that
according to the report of F. L, Quick,
grand seeretary-tTeasurer, the pro-
tective fund March 31st, 1907. showed
balance of only s62,404.37. The re-
port of Mr.. Quick did show that his
order had a total OF $3.50 258.34 on.
hand March s1st, 1907, in the general
fund. hut this would not appear avail
able for aiding the allied unions.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-15
JOHN D. TAKES
RAP AT TEDDY

Cleveland, Aug. John D..
Rockefeller has answered President
Roosevelt's antitrust litigation cam
paign He declares that the polics
being pursued by the. president
spells panic. He says it is destroy
lug the confidence of the tra1ing
pabli.. a.:lieIl is the foundation Of
all commercial intercourse. This
will lead to lack of faith and de
struction of business.
Speaking of the gigantic fine inn
posed on the Standard Oil Co., he
says that he sees indications of
financial despair and collapse.
The oil magnate asserts that the
work which has been carried on by
the interstate commerce commission
at the instigation of President
Roosevelt has destroyed the rail
roads, ability to borrow money and
greatly handicapped their business.
This, in his opinion, has prevented
the roads from making the I'M
provements that are needed to keep
pace with the rapid growth of the
country, and will mean conges'
ton Of traffic such as the country
has never before seen.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-15

to adopt any nake-shift or exception
will surely result disastronsly to- prop
seuty owners, for as sure as Bismarck
grows the time will come, if these i'm
proVements are not now properly
made, when the city will adopt them
and then the ten, fifteen or twenty
years Of growth Of trees on wrong
grades will be utterly lost. sidewalks
will have to be rebuilt and the prop
erty owner will then speculate On
what mi ht have been. 5S
All citizens Of Bismarck should re-
joice that at last we have adopted q
Uniform grade system, and that here
after moneys expended on street inn
proVements will not be wasted. The
city will have to lower some water
mains, it is true. but this is a minor
matter. AS fast as the street grad.
ing progresses street by street, where
necessary, these changes In the Level
lssof water mains should be made and in
any eynt before cold weather that nc
damage may occur to private interests