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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-07-27

You can't make woman believe
there is any real trouble in the world
IN the first afternoon she wears her
new hat.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-07-27

You can generally figure out some
now what man means by what he
says unless he is running for Office.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-07-27

If man that a girl is in love with
asks a policeman where street is
she calls him strong and brave.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-07-27

There hardly anything in the
world excites woman more than to-
have somebody call her up on the tele-
phone when she is away and not
leave word who it is.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-07-27

FITS, St. Vitus DaL.e N ervous Diseases per
manently cured by Dr. Khne's Great Nerve
Restorer. 81 trial bottle and treatise freq
Dr.. H. R. Kline, Id, 1881 Arch St.. Phila.. Pa
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-07-27
MRS. PRE- MeKlTRlCk

Mrs. Prec Mckitrick, of La Fargo,
Wis, writes 4:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:
For six years l suffered from female
weakness. | was 30 irregular that would
go from three weeks to six months SO I
thought | would give Lydia f. pinkEan.,s
Vegetable COMPOUND a trial.
Now am once more well and car do nv
work without Il pain ANY one wi.o Wishes,
can write to me and Wi! answer all Letters
gladly"
Women should remember that lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Componnd
holds the record for the greatest
number Of actual cures Of female Ills
Every suffering woman n / ne
United States is asked To accept the
following invitation. It IS free, will
bring You health and may save
your life.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-07-27

It's very strong friendship that
can survive intimacy.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-07-27
sn and Other Warshjps,

and Other Warships.
,'elation Of the general trend
policy in the United States,
M, 1,,uan and Japan toward un.
.oncentration of fighting
Wiossal ships has been I'm.
u Germany, because the pol.
n instruction followed in the
sent American, British and
suips bids fair to render
81 an navy obsolescent long
~. sa me scheme Of augmenta.
~s,.., N 1900 is actually com.
roaid 5. Hurd, in the
Ss'er's Magazine.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-07-27
Mrs. PinNham's Invitation TO Women.

Women suffering from any form Of
female weak ness are invited to
promptly communicates with Mrs
Pink ham, at Lynn. Mass. From the
symptoms given, tnc ts'ol.3.e may be
located and the quickest and surest
way of recovery advised. Out OF her
vast volume of experience in treating
female ills Mrs. Pinl;ham proba bly
has the very knowledge that viii
help your case. Her advice is free
and always helpful.
,0und Succeeds Where Others FAN.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
CHAPTER w.
A Voice from the Lake.


ran to the window and peered out
into the night. The wood through
which we had approached the house
seemed to encompass 1t. The branches
of great tree brushed the panes. I
was Juggling at the fastening of the
window when became aware of Bates
at my elbow.
did something happen, sir?"
His unbroken calm angered me.
Some one had fired at me through a
window and I had narrowly escaped
being shot. / resented the unconcern
with which this servant accepted the
situation.
Nothing worth mentioning. Some
body tried to assassinate me, that's
ALL" said, in voice that failed to be
calmly ironical. I was still fumbling
at the catch of the window.
ALLOW me, sir,"-and he threw up
the sash with an ease that increased
my irritation.
| leaned out and tried to find some
clue to my assailant. Bates opened
another window and surveyed the dark
! landscape with me.
1T was a shot from without, was
it, sir?"
"Of course it was; you didn't sup
pose shot at myself, did you?"
He examined tho broken pane and
picked up the bullet from the table.
IT'S a rifle ball, should say"
| The bullet was half-flattened by its
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21

on the gown and on the sleeves, and
intricate designs may be appliqued
with lace insertions, Hemstitchlng is
another popular mode of finishing un.
derwear.
OF course, the French embroidery
will always be a favorite with many
people. The fine but somewhat heavier
linen that is necessary to give body to
the embroidery Is an objection to some
on account of it's close weave and
greater warmth. This need not count
with the person who prefers the fine
hand embroidery, though, and many of
the finest specimens used for trous-
seaus are still, and always will be.
French embroidered.
AS the season of spring and summer
travel will shortly be here, a wrapper
| OF China silk will be found the most
desirable, as this fabric does not
wrinkle easily, and If good quality is
purchased it will not wear out very
| soon. One woman who has travelled
| all over the world says that the most
convenient article OF apparel she dis
covered on her journey was a wrapper
of black China silk simply decorated
with narrow lace insertion and edging.
1t was so soft as to texture that it
could be placed in a very small valse,
and at night, when retiring to her
berth on board ship or on a sleeping
car. she invariably donned the wrap.
! niDhf oh IN
laughingly explained, to be at least
| presentable in appearance should an
accident occur. Certainly If one has
| observed n half dozen women scurry.
ing up and down the aisle of a sleep.
| ing car in various stages of undress in
the morning it Is wise to suppose that
neat wrapper would be of great serv.
| ice.
With proper facilities one should be
able to make several of these pretty
garments at home at comparatively
small expense.
The model illustrated Is fashioned
/ of fine French nainsoook.
The store collar of embroidered main.
sock is outlined by linen Torchon, n
lace very much In vogue at the pres,
ent time. Linen cluny is another
heavy and enduring mesh much IA.
vored for insertions and medallions,
besides edgings.
The sleeves also have inserts of EN-.
broidery, bordered with lace. All-over
embroidery may be used for the tab
collar and sleeve decorations.
The same model was made up OF
pale blue batiste, with stole collar of
all-oyer Velenciennes lace, edged with
a small frill of the same pattern as a
finish. Clusters of tucks give fullness
over the bust.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
MoDIsH TooUEs ARE SMALL.
Tiny Headgear Calls for the Most
Elaborate Trimming.

The toque Of to-day Is a tiny thing
narrow, pointed and piquante be.
yond expression. Some of these are
set straight on the head, while others
are tilted sideways in the jauntiest
fashion. These toques are trimmed
in various ways-with fruit, flowers
and feathers. A charming creation
worn by one of the smartest actresses
is in black velvet, in a shape that re-
minds one of saucer turned upside
down and put fat on the head. This
tiny toque was almost covered by
small punches of black and white
grapes, with their half-faded leaves
and tendrils.
Another toque had the same small,
fiat shape, but was covered by big
lophophore bird-hope that word is
spelled properly--in rich shades of
blues and dark greens. In front, over
the forehead, was round knot, or,
rather, rosette of ribbon in paler
green. Both these hats were built to
set straight on the head. The former
would look well with black gown
and the latter with dark green or
blue costume.
Then a smart toque in the new
bright blue, called Rouen blue, had
for its sole trimming one small white
wing, set slantwise across the front.
This hat was made to be poised at an
absurd angle on one side of the head.
Brown Is again much worn, and a
charming toque appeared made en-
tirely of pheasants' feathers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
Che Spirit Of man Is the Candle of the Ford

and on either side great candelabra
sent long arms across the hearth. All
the books seemed related to architec-
ture; German and French works stood
side by side among those by English
and American authorities. / found
archaeology represented in division
where all the titles were Latin or Ital-
ian. l opened several cabinets that
contained sketches and drawings, all
in careful order; and in another found
an elaborate card catalogue, evidently
the work of a practiced hand The
minute examination was too much for
me; | threw myself into a great chair
that might have been spoil from a
cathedral, satisfied to enjoy the gen.
eral effect. To find an apartment so
handsome and so marked by good
taste in the midst of an Indiana wood
staggered me. / was so lost in con-
temptation that / did not hear a door
open behind me. The respectful,
mournful voice of Bates announced:
There's bite ready for you, sir"
followed him through the hall to a
small high-walnscoted room where a
table was simply set.
'This is what Mr.. Glenarm called
the refectory. He took his own meals
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
Use of Coarse Scrim.

Coarse scrim may be used In many
ways, it's possibilities being practical
ly without limit. This scrim takes
dye beautifully and curtains made of
it and embroidered in old-fashioned
cross stitch leave little to be desired
in the way of beauty. The work is
done right on the material, as the
weave is like canvas, the threads are
easily counted and there is no tax on
the eyes. There is no end to the de.
signs suited to cross-stitch embroid-
cry, and almost any flower, slightly
conventionalized, may be used. A
beautiful set of curtains seen recently
were of scrim dyed deep coffee
color, with dragons worked in dull
blue scattered about here and there.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
Care of Runions.

Battle the affected part in hot water
to which teaspoonful of salt, a
tablespoonful of starch. and few
drops of arnlca have beeG added.
Wipe dry with soft towel, and apply
iodine with soft brush. Wear a
loose shoe out of floors, and while In
the house shoe which has the
leather over the bunion cut away.
Runions are caused by undue pres
sure.
A good plan II one has to be out a
deal is to have the shoemaker cut a
piece from the shoe where It presses
on the bunion. and replace 1t with an
invisible patch.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21

here. The library was the main thing
with him. He never lived to finish the
house,-more's the pity, sir. He would
have made something very handsome
of 1t If he'd had few years more. But
he hoped, sir, that you'd see 1t COM
pleted. The work was near his heart,
SIR
Eyes, to be sure" replied.
He brought cold fowl and salad,
and produced bit of Stilton Of un-
mistakable authenticity.
II trust the ale is cooled to your lik-
ing. It's your grandfather's favorite,
If may say 1t, sir"
/ liked the fellows humility. He
served me with grave Difference and
an accustomed hand. Candles in crys.
tai holders shed an agreeable light
upon the table; the room was snug and
comfortable, and hickory logs in a
small fireplace cracked cheerily. If
my grandfather had designed to punish
me, with loneliness as his weapon, his
shade, If 1t lurked near me, must have
been grievously disappointed. had
often eaten my bread alone, and ]
found a pleasure in the quiet of the
strange, unknown house. There stole
over me, too, the satisfaction that
was at last obeying wish of my
grandfather's; that I>was doing some.
thing he would have me do. / was
touched by the traces everywhere OF
his interest in what was to him the
art of arts; there was something quite
fine in his devotion to 1t. The little re.
fectory had its air of distinction,
though it was without decoration
There had been, we always said in the
family, something whimsical or even
morbid in my grandsire's devotion to
architecture; but / felt that it had
really appealed to something dignified
and noble in his own mind and char
acter, and gentler mood than / had
known in years possessed my heart
He had asked little of me. and de
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
Fishermen Use Wireless

The wireless telephone, 1t is claimed,
has successfully entered into the deep
sea fishing industry. For the last week
experiments have been conducted by
the wireless telegraph station at Brant
Rock, which is equipped with a wire
less telephone, with a small vessel
stationed among the fleet of the south
shore fishermen IL miles out in Mas.
sachusetts bay. Recently, 1t is as.
serted, the fishermen wished to learn
the prices ruling in the Boston mar.
ket The onarator on the wireless
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21

powers that be. These braids work
into wonderfully handsome designs
and effects upon frocks and coats.
and are especially effective when al
ternated with the narrow velvet rib
bon, as embroidery mediums upon the
first of our summer parasols. The
velvet ribbon parasol adornment is
particularly ultra. Frequently tho
trimming color of the parasol is dupli.
Gated in the embroideries of other
adornments of the frock with which it
Is carried.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21

contact with the wall. 1t was a cart
ridge ball of large caliber that might
have been fired from either rifle or
pistol.
ITS very unusual, sir" I wheeled
upon HIM angrily and found him FUN
bling with the bit of.metal, troubled
look on his face. He at once con.
fears. Quite accidental, most likely.
Probably boys on the lake are shoot
ing at ducks"
laughed out so suddenly that Bates
started back in alarm.
you IDIOT" roared, selling him
by the collar with both hands and
shaking him iercely. You fool, do
the people arc md here shoot ducks at
night? Do the shoot waterfowl with
elephant guns and fire at people
through windows just for fun?"
! threw him back against the table
so that 1t leaped away from him, and
he fell prone on the floor.
Get up!" commanded, "and fetch
lantern"
He said nothing but did as babe
him. We traversed the long, cherries
hall to the front door, and sent him
before me into the woodland. My no
tions of the geography of the region
were the vaguest, but / wished to ex-
anime for myself the premises, that
evidently contained a dangerous PROV
Ter. l was very angry and my rage
increased as / followed Bates, who
had suddenly retired within himself.
We stood soon beneath the lights OF
the refectory window.
The ground was covered with leaves
which broke crisply under our feet.
What lies beyond here" I de-
manded.
About quarter of mile of woods,
sir, and then the lake."
Go ahead" l ordered, Straight to
the lake"
CTO BE CoNTINUEDJ
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
The Profitable Slot Machine.

II have often wondered" remarked
Greenleigh, dropping II penny In the
slot, where the profit on these ma
chimes"
Here he grasped the handle.
where the profit on these ma
chimes"
Here he shook the machine.
Il have often wondered, say,
where the profit"
Here he shook the machine again.
where the profit comes in. Hang
the thing! II seems to be clogged
this time. Nothing happens!"
Well" said Brooks. do you be.
gin to see where the profit comes
in?"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
The Evils of Divorce.

Wilfred and Elsie were quarreling
over a costly doll. Wilfred had a
good grip on the dolls leg, and Elsie
held on to the china head with both
hands. They pulled and quarreled
simultaneously.
"Elsie!" came mammals voice from
somewhere in the kitchen, whats all
that noise about?"
After a short pause Elsie replied,
"Nothin', ma; we're only playin' d.
vorce, an Wilfred's fighting for the
custody OF our doll."--Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
satin for Hat Trimming.

II is remarkable what an impetus
satin in piece lengths or via ribbon
repre-. entation is having as a trim
ming motif upon frocks, coats and
hats. Multiple rows of the narrowest
bebe velvet ribbon Is another fashion
vagary, while braids of the soutache
type, either cotton or silk, together
with ,aped braids, are receiving high
est unnlendation from the fashion
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21

Il am afraid he can't come" said
Adam to his neighbor from the land
of Nod, who was inviting them to an
evening function. you see, l haven't
any dress-suit--in fact, we haven't
any clothes at all, hardly"
We'll" suggested the neighbor, no
body is going to notice how man Is
dressed so long as his wife is iE fash
ion. Come along,"--Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21

They are going to make coIic
opera with you as the central figure.
said Watson.
"Ah, indeed?" murmured Sherlock
Holmes. Now, what can be their OBJ.
lect In putting me into a comic
opera? There is mystery here, Wat
son. We must deduct few deduc.
TONS"
ut Is perfectly simple, Sherlock
They are going to turn you loose in
1t to see If you can find the plot
Judge
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
Easy Way to Sharpen Scissors.

Have you ever been annoyed to find
that just as you had made up your
mind to do some special piece of work
your scissors seemed suddenly to
have grown dull? This is often the
case, and is something that no one
can satisfactorily explain. Anyway,
the immediate remedy is very simple
and is always at hand. Open the
scissors around the neck OF small
bottle and work them vigorously for
few seconds, say half-dozen times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21

ment with lace and insertion. No labor
or expense is spared in the making of
underwear, and entire garments of
finely hand-emJroidered linen are
much priced. Alternate rows of en-
broidery, lace or closely-tucked mate
rial are also frequently employed. In
serts of lace or embroidery are new
and effective, and lace insertion may
be appliqued in dainty manner. Nax-
row lace should finish the edges of the
garment, and beading also may be
used, baby or trihe wider satin rib.
bon being run through it. Sometimes
a sleeve not quite full length is desir-
able, then the sleeve provided may be
used, shortening to the desired depth.
Lace edging should finish the lower
edge.
Finely tucked and band-embroidered
materials are used for the Jokes, and
the sheerest of dainty laces for trim
ming. Motifs of lace are often set in
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21

The scissors will then be found to cut
very well. The glass acts as sharp.
ening stone, and while the edge given
is what is known as wire edge"
and will not hold for any large
amount of work, 1t certainly Is q great
convenience and will last for two or
three days sometimes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
A Lasting impression.

"Well, Bertha, hear you met Mr.
Cooke yesterday. Did you like him?"
DO you know, dear, he made an i'm
preston upon me that nothing will
obliterate."
Really! How-what did he saw"
ut wasn't what he said, II is what
he did. He split cup of tea over my
new white silk dress"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
Its Maiden Name.

Look here!" demanded the drum
mer who had just descended from the
train at Lobstockville. What is that
hotel you are calling? / never heard
of 1t before?"
'Why, boss" replied the colored
porter. dis am de new name for do
old house-Hotel Hungerford, nee Oc-
cidental, yo' know. sab Puck,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
Ionu Enouuh.

She-What on earth kept you so
long in there?
Hell was telling a man something.
You we're long enough TO tell him
all you knew"
Il wasn't over ten minutes"
mo, OF course, you were mott
Yonkers Statesman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
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FOR WALK OR CARRIAGE.
Appropriate Out-of.Door Garments Of
Approved Models.

The lady's full figure shows smart
costume of dark bronze green cloth.
trimmed with darker velvet and
braided with soutache. The velvet Is
applied in an ornamental fashion by
being cut in strips and sewed by hand
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21

Tramp-Spare a copper, lady. for q
pore man wot hasn't tasted bit OF
food for a week.
Lady-Dear, dear! Poor man! CAP
peal meets with generous response.)
Tramp-Much obliged, mum. with
a fit of candor): Fact is, mum, I've
bin laid up with the influenza,
which as deprived me of my taste!"
(Exits hastily.l-The London.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21

fitted boat called up Brant Rock, and
telephoned the fishermens request.
The land operator asked Boston, and
the answer was forwarded back to
the fishermen.-N. Y. Post.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21

on skirt and jacket. The larger but.
tons are formed by strips of the vel
vet woven over button moulds.
The carriage or auto coat on the
second figure is of golden brown cara
cul, and collar and cuffs are OF brown
leather, edged with darker brown vel.
vet and silk braid. The ties are of
grosgrain silk with fancy metal but.
tons.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
Improving Some.

I'D like to know" demanded the
irate passenger. why you don't give
better service on this line? Here
am 40 minutes late this morning."
I'VE are giving better service" re-
torted the station master. Last
month this train was always so min
ntes late"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
What IL lndicatnn.

The Woman--When man goes to
church 1t usually indicates "A change
OF heart.
The Man--When u woman goes to
church It usually indicates a new bon
net.-Chicago Daily News
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
Not Enouoh stvIe

The Butler-The house is on fire,
madam. Here are the hand gren
AIDES.
Mrs. Pacekill-You should have
brought them on a tray, William
Life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
In FINE LINGERIE
DAINTY GARMENTS CALL FOR
LABOR AND EXPENSE.
Embroidery and Lace In Profuslon
Mark the Up-to-Date Styles
Many of the Models May
Be Made at Home.

A very clever way of utilizing half.
worn shirt waists is to cut them low,
take in side seams under the arms, en-.
large the armholes, outlining the gar.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21

Make her believe you want to fight
every time another man looks at her.
Chicago Record-Ilerald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
ermined that in that little I would no,

termined that In that little I would no,
fail.
Bates gave me my coffee, put
matches within reach and left the
room. drew out my cigarette case
and held 1t half-opened in my hand.
when the glass in the window back OF
me cracked sharply, bullet whistled
over my head, struck the opposite wall
and fell, flattened and marred on the
table under my hand.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21

Tell her at least once every day
that she looks younger than ever.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
Looked Like II.

Mrs. Bacon-Did little Willie have a
good time at the party?
Mrs. Egbert-Ile couldn't tell us
when he got home, but the doctor we
called in said he thought he must have
had.--Yonkers Statesman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
To Keep a Wife.

Never complain when she asks you
to hook her waist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21

Feed him wen, and be gentle when
he comes home tagged out.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21

II he returns much harassed don't
begin operations by testy contradic'
tions.--Philadelphia Record.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21

Because he forgets to kiss You Is
no sign he no longer loves you.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-21
ADVICE FOR MARRIED PEOPLE.
To Keep a Husband

10 Neep TuSpanc'
First, don't resent absentminded'
ness.