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The Washington herald., 1907-11-28
synopsIs of Previous Chapters.

The story opens Al the home Of Jacob Romer. Of
CORN House on the Fifth Of Cantyre. re Is a ship
owner and mine owner and very rich. Wanting 20 be
rid Of his WIFE Caroline, he has intrusted the task
BIS brother Thomas. Of getting her incarcerated
in an insane asylum. This fails because OF the tcs-
timony Of Jacobs daughter Vida, who. however.
cannot believe that she is really his daughter Jacob
sends one Of his slips after them but Tie Good
Intent is wrecked and Vida and her mother thrown
ashore Vida renOuuces her father and beecsies
Vida Bryan the adopted daughter o. Billy Bryan,
the keeper Of one Of the coast lights James Kahn,
Eupercargo and confidential q Jacob Homer. Is
scheming 20 get possession Of the Romer mines and
millions. In the meantime Vida Is living happily az
KirktoWn and two swains attentive 10 her. Phil
Calmont and Vic Morris. The story nov takes uD
the pas. life Of Jacob Romer: tells Of his secret
marriage 20 Caroline secret because Of the Tear OF
the dispeasurr OF his rich uncle. and tells how,
keeping his wife concealed he had fallen m love
with Miss GeoEgana Bunny. which has caused him
10 try Gnd get his wife incareeratea IN an insane
asylum. The story takes up IFS main thread and
shows Vida happy IN hirktoWn. and her father
noting her success i'm the church choir Although
the rivalry for Ndas affection continues, Vic Morris
gives Phil Camont place in his Office. Billy Bryan
resolves 10 stop smoking. and proceeds 20 explain
10 Dick Fnnan the working Il SkerTy Light. Vida
appears upon the scene and is that the two
men hAvo been discussing her. which she promptly
resentS She is wrong. however as developments
prove. Vida retires 10 her room. while N The mean
time. they talk about present she IS 10 receive
The story taxes up Ndas life day hy ony until the
time when James Kaha. with an eve 10 the Romer
millions. proposes 20 NIdE. Billy Bryan shoots
az Lim thinking him a r0bbcr but Kahn explains
and Yidas guardians listen 90 her suit She re-
fuses Kahn. but no one knows whether u IS Vie
Morris or Phil Calmont gith whom she Is really in
The Washington herald., 1907-11-28
Dish for an Epieure,

Creamed cod in potato cases makes an
appetizing dish. The recipe is as follows:
Boil and mash six potatoes. add one
egg, a gill Of milk. and a scant teaspoon
fui OF salt and a dash of pepper. Beat
until light Pick and scald three-quarters
OF a poand of bOneless cod: drain and
press perfectly dry. Mix one tablespoon
ful of butter with two Of -four. Add one
pint Of milk and stir over the fire until
il bOils adding One-half saltspoonful Of
pepper. Butter small pudding dishes. line
the bottom and sides with potatoes; add
the cod to the cream sauce and i'll in the
center. Cover the top with thick layer
Of mashed potatoes and bake until a nice
brown When done turn out and serve
The Washington herald., 1907-11-28
The TaiIor-mndr Girl.

Her skirt IS short-a good five inches
from the ground.
Il Is the new walking skirt, a flare skirt,
band trimmed with the same material
The pattern is made usually with seven.
nine. or eleven cores
Il is thirty-inch-length coat. which IS
quite the most approved coat TO wear
with the new short skirts
1t is mannish IN cut and finish. and the
sleeves reach straight 10 the wrist; just
the conventional two-piece coat sleeve is
used with the velvet cuff.
The rundown collar Is also OF velvet.
but the lapels are Of cloth.
\ novel feature OF the coat is the pock-
cts.
There are as many as four OF them
sometimes. much 20 the delight OF the
wearer who is quick 10 tel you that she
has rebeled against being known as the
pOcketless woman. and therefore is going
in for as many pockets as she wants
The materials are serge. worSted chew
lots, or mannish suitings of any kind.
4 great deal Of sOutaChe braid IS used
as trimmings for these suits.
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CONVENTION HALL SO i. .a'
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES.

about an eighth OF al inch thick. Beat
the yolk OF an egg with a teaspoonful Of
cold water. sprinkle salt and pepper light
ly over the tomatoes. dip them into the
egg. then into the bread crumbs Fry
them in butter or vegetable oil. browning
thoroughly on both sides. and serve with
following gravy
Rub together two tablespoonfuls -four
and one tablespoonful butter and when
we'll creamed In the pan. add half pint
scalded milk. stirring constantly until il
begins 10 thicken. then add One-qUsrter
teaspOonful salt and pour over the fried
tomatoes and serve These are also nice
70 serve with beefsteak as well as with
mutton rag0ut
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THANKSGIVING.

Give thanks for dainty whispering Spring
That greets first Of all.
With flowers and dreams that pleasures bring.
With love all recall.
Give thanks for lovely Summer day.
That ope's Us arms so wide.
II hreathes the perfume left from May,
Which Souls iuhale with pride.
Give thanks for Autumns peaceful smile.
That Ills the heart with rest.
II lasts but Just a little while
And We should do orr best.
Give thanks for Winters stormy bow,
That pleads with zcst 20 gain,
A welcome for It's frosty brow.
That often proves IN vain
Katie q. Shoemaker
November 3, 1907.
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The American boy is very active per-
son. and requires several suits If he is to
be kept in presentable condition. Many
mothers. finding it a great expense to
purchase their young sons garments
ready made. prefer TO make the garments
at home. and these will appreciate the
model Illustrated. the pattern for which
Will be found OF incalculable assistance.
The Norfolk jacket Is very smart and is
most suitable for boys who have not vet
graduated into vests and coats: and the
design shown is especially admirable. the
pointed yoke, into which the bOX-pleats
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70 BE cOYTTNUED TOMORROW
RecIpe for SnowbaIIs.

Pare and core six apples. ill the space
with a little marmalade or spices and a
bit Of chopped lemon or orange peel
Have ready little square pieces OF cheese
cloth spread with boiled rice, place an
apple IN center Of each and draw rice
and cloth up around the apple. tying the
corner of cheesecloth together loosely.
Boil or steam for an hour.
A nice sauce for this dainty dish is
made thus.
Cream piece of butter the size OF an
egg with a cup Of sugar. add grated rind
and juice Of an orange and teaspOonfuI
of lemon juice and pour over slowly a
pint of boiling water
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Spanish Bun.

Two cups brown sugar, one-half cup
mOlasses. three-quarters cup butter.
three-Quarters cup sweet milk. three and
one-half cups flour, five eggs. two tea
spoOnfuls baking powder one teaspoonful
cloves, three teaspoonfuls cinnamon. one
half nutmeg grated. Bake in a long shall
low pan, and while warm cut in small
squares and frost This will make three
dozen buns. which will keep perfectly.
pers. Bake one hour in slow oven. bast-
eggs, one teaspoouful Of cinnamon. q
dash Of cloves and beat in enough brown
sugar to thicken.
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glass in which a woman can hardly see
her face. She could not hope to gain in
spiration from such mirror.
1.-The French woman has certain rules
which she keeps in mind and which she
would never allow herself to forget or
even 10 neglect These rules. as told by
the French girl model who is coming over
to teach the American girl models. are
these:
STAND well always. whether at home or
abroad.
Never neglect your feet your boots
are as important as your hat.
Don't neglect your forehead; # is the
keystone OF your face.
Dress your brow prettily; a badly
dressed brow spoIls a woman's beauty.
stand well forward. The woman who
tips back loses her style.
Handle your hands prettily; never
swing your arms, and don't let your hands
lie listlessly at your sides.
Learn to curl your fingers; men are
caught IN the twist Of womans little
finger. Never get into the habit of sitting
with your fingers I'm your lap.
Hold your chin up: IL is a great mis-
take 10 let your chin sag in your neck.
ing lips will brighten any face.
Force yourself to have style; never
mind your face. II only you are stylish.
And don't let your figure get heavy:
heavy figure il one OF the most dis
agreeable features OF a woman's life as
she grows old. Keep your figure young
and you VIII look young yourself
The trouble with the American girl is
that she lets herself grow old. Early in
life she takes up a fad and she cult
Yates the fad TO the exclusion Of every
other interest. And the result is inevita-
bic. She neglects herself while she IS
working at her fad.
BE accurate in your dress is the
motto of the FrenchwOman. Look 10 all
the details. Slight nothing Don't let
your waist and skirt gap. Have all your
| hooks properly connected: don't let your
buttons fly open, and, above all. see that
your collar is neat; disorderly or badly
appointed neck is one Of the worst fea-
lures OF American dressing.
Quite the favOrite among collars are
/ the new turnovers. Trey are very high
and elaborately adorned with bOrderie
| Anglaise and have hemstitched edges
Almost without exception they are held
: together at the front with a bar pin Of
! gold or silver. and the old safety design
/ is rarely, il ever, seen now.
! Any pin may be substituted. but a plain.
| fine bar with a single jewel in the center
/ is more often used.
I The variety of linen or muslin tabs or
small fronts worn with these collars is
| endless. and tiny silk bows of any color
/ are good.
Plain turnover collars, with extremely
narrow pleated rufiies. are both pretty
! and becoming for morning wear There
I are cuffs 10 match.
| Covering the entire hem Of the blouse
down the front are so-called jabots TO
/ be worn with thin waists They are not
suitable with plain blouse having stiff
cuffs
4 woman who is at all clever with her
needle can make these front pieces with
strips OF embroidery or lace left from
other work. and there should be one or
more ruffies OF lace down each side
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are inserted. giving a very well set
up effect to the youthful figure. The
knickerbockers are of very comfortable
shaping. allowing plenty Of room for free
movement. Any of the new worsted
suitings may be used for making. "a
yards OF 54-inch goods being needed for
the ten-year-old size.
Sizes. 8. s. 10. Il, II years.
The pattern Of this may be obtained by
inclOsing 10 cents in stamps and address
ing Pattern Department. The Washing
ton Herald. 734 Fifteenth street north
west. giving number (ZI09 and size
wanted
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WOMEN MASTERS OF HOUNDS.
in England Supreme in Their
Respective Hunts

From the New York Tribune
Although English women have not yet
succeeded in getting The right TO write
NJ F. after their names or even 10 vote
for an N. p. they can acquire the letters
NJ. F. II. and that is considered a great
honor. An NJ. F. H is a master Of the
fox hounds. and the fact that a woman
can be master Of the fox hounds shows
that the sex Is getting on, even II IL
can't yet sit in the mother Of pariia-
ments.
Formerly women were admitted 10 the
hunting field on sufferance Now they
may take a position which has been de-
fined as the equivalent on the hunting
field TO that Of prime minister in the
cabinet
The first woman to become a master
Of hounds was Mrs Cheape, who at
tained u the honor some fifteen years
ago. 1t was declared 20 be an Unheard
of and almost impossible thing az the
time. bat now there are twelve women
masters In Great Britain and Ireland
Honorable as the position is, however,
its duties are neither easy nor light. He
or she who asDires 10 be a master Of
hounds must il is said, combine all the
virtues Of a saint with the commanding
genius Of a Kitchener and the tact Of a
diplomatist. Patience equal 10 that Of
JOB. firmuess. quickness OF thought and
a r.on. punctuality. courtesy and consid-
eration-all these almost impossible vir-
tues must be possessed by the master Of
hounds. and IN addition great physical
strength is required. more. in fact, than
most women possess. good voice and
a CHEEKY note on the horn are also de
4 1.Ta ha fwrfr
an uncertain note who shall go forth 10
battle2" With the horn the women have
little trouble--many Of them are artists
in that line-but in the matter Of voice
they are likely TO be somewhat handi-
capped.
The twelve women masters now rullng
in the hunting field seem to possess all
these difficult requirements. for every one
pronounces them unqualified successes
The Washington herald., 1907-11-28
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIE w

\ young woman has Just returned from
her wedding trip across the Atlantic
Ocean to learn that she has committed a
piece OF serious folly in deserting the man
whom she had promised to marry and
eloping with another whom she regarded
as "a good match" Another woman has
a prior claim. and 1t is 10 be hoped that
the deserted lover will have too much
sense 10 wish TO restore the foolish girl
TO favor.
There Is no better match for a self-sup-
porting girl than hard working husband
with good habits and high principles
They mean lasting happiness. no matter
how finances run. II is no hardship to
face poverty with a man who is affec-
tionate and cheerful, but all the money IN
the Bank Of England cannot make a low
ing woman forget the misery Of loneli-
ness and indifference. There are men who
never ought to marry. as there are women
who would not be good wives under any
conditions.
one day ] saw the happiest-looking
little bride l ever expect 10 meet. 1
learned something from a conversation
she had with an elderly man. presumably
a family friend. She was beautifully
dressed so ! reasoned that her trOusseau
had come from a generous father. who
could afford 10 buy Injuries But she had
married a struggling young man, with a
salary which precluded luXuries and the
pair had begun lite IN a modest little
suite that had no girls room. as she said.
She was doing all the work. save cook
ing the dinner and clearing away after IL.
the laundry work. and the weekly clean
ing. She assisted In all the tasks. how
ever. for she had learned cooking at
fashionable school and laundry work in
her own home where she did up fine
waists and delicate lace pieces. She told
her companion that she was as happy as
a bird. and her face cOrroborated the
statement.
That girl did not look for a good
match" She loved a worthy young man
when he wooed her and his small capital
weighed i'm his favor. since she was will
ing 10 prepare 10 limit her needs 90 It's di-
mensiOns There is nothing 10 interfere
with the happiness and prosperity OF such
a couple. save accident and unavoidable
misfortune, and zen with such distress
ing circumstances life viii be cheered by
the devotion OF the pair and the sound
sense on which the union was based.
/ know the daughter of a multi-mil
lionaire who married a salaried man and
refused the gift of a fine home from her
father. because their income would not
maintain H. She also refused another
offer of sufficient money 10 pay for the
StVle OF living such home would mean.
because she had the sound sense TO realize
that il would numb her husbands ambi-
ton He would lack the impetus 10
hard struggle If his living was assured
without effort. so she has a dsintily ap-
pointed apartment In a good neghbor-
hood with one competent maid. and is IS
happy as she ever could be I'm the cost
Hest mansion her father could give her.
RETTN RRADEEN.
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All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon It's
sworn circulasion-9 circulation in Wash
ington larger by thousands than was ever
before attained by any morning news
paper at the Capital Its books are open.
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To take Z bran bath. put one or two
bags into the tub and let them soak ff-
teen minutes before starting the bath.
Have the water tepid and keep the bags
in the tub.
In this bath one should stay for fifteen
minutes. adding more hot water If neces-
sary. bat at no time should the tempera-
ture be more than warm.
At the end Of fifteen minutes remove
the bags. then take any soap that has
been found 10 agree with the skin. rub
the brush well with il. and scrub the
whole body. especially the arms and
neck.
After this rub with the finger tips in
such a way as 10 try TO remove the Old
cuticle which by this time viii be soft
and will easily come off. The actual time
OF bathing after beginning 90 use the
brush should not be more than five min
utes. otherwise one viii be I'm the water
too long.
Rub the body brskly. using a Turkish
towel 70 promote circulation. Then put
on a cream made of one tablespoonful of
sweet almond oil, one-half a teaspoonful
Of white vaseline. a lump Of lanoline the
size of a hickory nut, and ten drops of
tincture Of benz0in
Light hair is apt TO grow darker with
age. and anything that would entirely
prevent this would would be so drying as
20 be injurious There is champoo mix
ture. however. that will do no harm and
may aid you. IL IS made of a raw egg
"a tcaspoonful of powdered borax. half a
teaspo0nful Of violet ammonia, and a
quarter OF a teaspoonful of sub carbonate
OF potash Beat well together, and then
stir into a quart OF warm water. Wet
the scalp and hair thoroughly, massagirg
at the same time. Use no soap.
Women who are compelled 70 do a
good deal Of housework and whose fingers
are constantly in water. should try the
plan Of washing their hands I'm the ordin-
AIRY way with soap and water. and while
wet Of rubbing dry salt well over the
cutlcle. This will remove all grimc and
stains. and will keep the hands smooth
and white 4 slice Of lemon is invaluable
for preserving the fine texture of the skin.
and should be rubbed over the hands
while washing.
A group of American artists banded to-
cether last summer, each putting in a
certain sum Of money. The fund was for
the bringing over OF French model 10
teach the American model how to dress.
how to walk. and how TO live. And she
was TO teach her how TO retain her
beauty. according to the Eagle
.'The trouble with the American model. 50
said one OF the artists, who is a we'll
known painter. is that she does not
know how 10 be beautiful.
.The first thing you notice about a
Paris home is the abundance Of looking
glasses In other countries the mirror
IS a luxury. In Paris it is a necessity.
In the great houses of Paris the looking
glass is everywhere The bathroom. for
instance. is lined with mirrors. Ny lady.
when she Is dressing. can study herself
from head to foot. In New York the
mirror is hardly TO be found in bath
ing room. At best it is little square of
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shaft. owing to the ventilating air blow
ing the other way. Il was no more than
bearably hos
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Fine skin is beauty that may be de-
velOped by careful bathing in bran wa
ter and by the use of a brush that causes
friction. The efficacy of rubbing the
flesh with bristles is the increased cir
culation of the blood. while the bran used
in the water is a benefit because it softens
and refines the skin.
The bran for a bath should be put into
bags for If used loose in the tub it will
clog the drain pipes The bags FOR this
bran are easily made from cheese cloth.
They should be about six inches square.
The bran Tor them should be bought at
the grocer's or in a feed store. To make
the bran pleasant for use. get half an
ounce Of powdered orris 70 scent each
pound Of bran. Mix them and fill the
bags.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-28

When you buy your next black petit
coat buy IT about two inces longer. TAX
Ing tho extra length up in a tuck.
Then when the skirt IS worn around
the bottom, cut the worn part off. hem
again neatly, let down the tuck, and
your skirt is ready 20 do service some
weeks longer.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-28

When you buy your next black petit
coat buy IT about two inoes longer. TAX
Ing tho extra length up in tuck.
Then when the skirt is worn around
the bottom, cut the worn part off, hem
again neatly, let down the tuck, and
your skirt is ready TO do service some
weeks longer.
If you cannot. however, afford TO buy
the exquisite real laces that are being
shown or even the more expensive imi
tations, do not despair; little far-seeing
shopping and you need not go laceless.
Filet. which is the reigning favorlte, is
expensive. II you buy It at the trimming
counters; but it has been in use for
some time as curtains. and in the drapery
department one can often pick up flet
squares at little cost.
There IL, too, a pretty imitation flet
that can be bought for from Z TO IS
cents a yard that looks surprisingly well
when dyed to raatch some dainty colored
gown. II takes gray particularly well,
or one of the popular new blues; there
is no reason, though. why II cannot be
made 20 match any shade that the dyer
can compass.
The vogue Of purple is evident in
every shade of pansy purple ribbon; in
wristbags of shaded green and purple,
silk stockings. gloves. and hats. trimmed
with. psnsies.
Attractive neckties for men are in two
tones a dark red one combined with
fc OH Cor Hffu We "a
WaiStcoats are important details in the
coat and skirt costumes. and the sepa-
rate coats, and range all the way from
mannish separate waistcoats OF plain
broadcloth 10 gorgeous affairs of heavy
embroidery on velvet or cloth or silk.
Some Of the Louis Quinze coats have
waistcoats of rich brocsde, and in one
instance certain details I'm the brOcade
design were embroidered over by hand.
Heavy antique looking crewel embroid-
cry in faded tones on cloth give an orig
inal note 10 several velvet coats and fur
coats, and severe waistcoats of fine stripe
velvet or velvet barred OF into small
checks by hair lines accompany tailor
costumes Of blain broadcloth or cheviot.
Very handsome are the ornaments for
the hair made Of dull gold IN the shape
OF lilies and roses
Among the coral novelties are a neck
lace of alternate gold and coral beada.
strings of the plain coral beads, gold
pendants set with coral and also the top
Of a bag.
A very pretty wristbag of shiny black
leather had a gold frame set with red
stones at intervals.
There is a decided novelty in belts
known as a shaped linen belt. They are
made Of a good quality OF linen. closely
stitched. embroidered in Oriental cOlors.
and shaped so as 10 fit the waist closely
Coral buckles. in quaint rose bouquets
adorn many Of the black silk webbing
belts.
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The vogue Of purple is evident in
every shade of pansy purple ribbon; in
wristbags of shaded green and purple,
silk stockings. gloves. and hats. trimmed
with. pansies.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
SYNOPSIS.

Burton III. Barnes. wealthy American
touring Corsica, rescues the young Eng
fish lieutenant, Edward Gerard Anstruth-
err. and his Corsican bride. Marina,
daughter of the Paos. from the MUIR
derous vendetta understanding that his
reward is to be the hand of the girl he
loves. Enid Anstruther, sister of the Eng
ish lieutenant The four fly from Ajac-
clio TO Marseilles on board the French
steamer Constantine. The vendetta pnr-
sues and as the quartet are about TO
board the train for London at Marseilles.
Marina Is handed a mysterious note
which causes her to collapse and necessi-
ates a postponement of the journey.
Sarnes gets part of the mysterious note
Ind receives letters which inform him
hat he is marked by the vendetta. He
'mploys an American detective and plans
beat the vendetta ut their own game.
'or the purpose of securing the safety
II the women Barnes arranges to have
lady Chartris lease secluded villa at
Nice to which the party is to be taken
yacht. Suspicion is created that
Marina is in league with the Corsicans.
\ man, believed to be Corregio Danella,
seen passing the house and Marina is
bought to have given him sign. Ma
ina refuses to explain to Barnes which
, act adds to his latent suspicious. Barnes
plans for the safety of the party are
earned by the Corsicans. The carriage
arriving their party to the local landing
followed by two men. One OF the
orsemen is supposed to be Corregio.
hey try to murder the American. The
ook on the yacht-a Frenchman- Is sus-
)ected of completely in the plot the
followed by small boat The cook is
detected giving signals to the boat.
Barnes attempts to throw him overheard,
,ut is prevented by Marina and Enid.