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seem quite nice admitted the other with
a sigh. There was one in PARTICULAR
The dogs interrupted at this moment
with racing struggle for some red and
brown object.
Now what has Castor got?" cried Ad-
nah. jumping up to give chase In a
healthy and delightful burst of speed.
The youth in the pool dismally realized
that Castor had his missing sock. a brown
Isle affair with a quaint red pattern in 1t.
at dollar a pair. His teeth were pound
Ing together like castanets, now. so loudly
that he feared Aunt Matilda must surely
hear them. Adnah presently returned,
flushed rosy red by the exercise and more
charming than ever.
II couldn't catch them. she painted.
Gracious. but L am warm. There is
plenty of time for plunge before din
ner. Just wait. Aunt Matilda until I run
for the bathing SUITS and she flashed
away again.
Great Caesars ghost The hidden
youth grew so warm with apprehension
that the goose flesh disappeared and the
chattering Of his teeth stopped His di-
lemma was unspeakable and unsolvable,
seemingly. but suddenly it was solved for
him. The dogs came back,
The sock had been shredded and they
sought fresh diversion. After cordially
barked invitation for the young man to
come out and play they went in after him.
There was tremendous splashing and
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he had finished. then she made him drink
the boneset tea to the last drop. He
talked admirably all through the dinner"
and 1t was with sigh of almost regret
that she started away with the empty
Dishes She came back presently.
You will find our summer cottage up
In that direction" she pointed out. I'VE
shall expect you toto keep out Of range
during the day, but to report at the
kitchen door at dusk. when you will be
escorted to the road
II shall follow your Instructions to the
letter" he assured her. and she again
slowly walked away. To save her. the
man-hater could not think of another rea-
sonable excuse for prolonging the inter-
view. He was most gentlemanly young
man and he had splendid eyes.
The male jtrespasser spent the next hour
in hunting clothes and matchmaking
dogs. His finds were confined strictly to
rags and pairless arms and sleeves, and
finally he gave up. with everything ac-
counted for but worthless. Discovering a
high. grassy plot near the creek, screened
from the woods by a thick copse of hazel
bushes he lay down to think matters over
and promptly fell asleep.
Perhaps half an hour later he slowly
opened his eyes with the feeling that he
was being compelled to awaken. and
found Adnah seated quietly beside him,
keeping the mosquitoes away from him
with a gracefully waved hazel branch
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stolen upon them unseen. unheard I'M
thought Of and they stood now in grim
horror. merciless and implacable. They
advanced in a swOopng body after one
moment or agonizing suspense. and
snatched Adnah into their midst glaring
three kinds of loathng scorn upon the in
terlOping serpent.
HAS this person kissed YOU or at
tempted to do sO?" Kissed Aunt Sarah
Not yet meekly answered poor Ad-
nah.
Il assure you ladies' began the SER
pent. but Aunt Sarah cut him short.
Silence, sir!'' she commanded I'VE
wish no explanations from you, whatso-
ever
Thus crushing him. the little company
wheeled and marched away. bearing Adj
nah. an unwilling and impenitent captive
two of them ingeniously keeping behind
her so that she should have no opportu-
nifty of even exchanging backward
glance with the serpent.
Left to himself the serpent moodily
kicked holes in the turf. He had an in
tense desire to do something viOlent-to
smash something. no matter what He
was furious with the trio of aunts. 1t
was shame. he told himself. to bury
alive beautiful and noble young woman
like that, through a warped and mistaken
notion of the world. What right had they
to condemn sweet and affectionate
creature such as she to a starved and
morbid spinsterhood? 1t was his duty to
rescue her from the colorless fate that
hung over her. and he would do his duty
He was unconsciously hexing his biceps
as he said it.
Would he? How? Should he get out
search warrant or a writ of replevin?
This whimsical view of the case only ex-
asperated him the more as 1t presented
/. the utter hopelessness of approaching her
of ever seeing her again-and. when
the dogs came chasing utterly incon-
sequential and useless butterfly in his di-
rection, he pelted them with stones until
they yelped. Hang the dogs. anyhow 1t
was all their fault,
Next he blamed himself. If he had only
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would he proud if she could see him now.
then he thought. grnning harder. of the
boys at the club. If they only knew.
There. didn't I say so,'' she triumph
antly exclaimed. Il told Aunt Matilda
that there certainly must be some good
men in the world
Good, He WINGED as certain memories
of his careless youth began to do cake
walks up and down his conscience. Then
he changed the subject.
She snuggled up closely to him. by and
by. confidingly ana unsuspicious. and just
talked and talked and talked 1t was
very pleasant to have her there at his
side. babblng innocently away in that
sweet musical voice. How pretty she
was. how artleSs and trusting. how hon
est and how heart whole, 1t came to
him that his family and friends had for a
long time been telling him that he ought
to get married. and he began to see that
they were right.
How delightful it would be to stay on
forever in this enchanted grove with her.
He presently found himself fervently say
ing it, though he had not intended such
words to pass his lips. She took the wish
as a matter of course. She had confident
ly expected him to feel that way about It,
and, If he felt that way to say so.
,"Adnah Eggleson."
They jumped like juvenile jam thieves
caught red-handed.
Aunt Sarah and Aunt Ann and Aunt
Matilda rigidly confronted them, having
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circle about the couch and were helplessly
staring. He felt the hot blood burning in
his cheeks. on his temples, down the back
of his neck.
You will stay. won't you?' Adnah anx-
iously asked him.
81 think | shall take YOU with me. in
stead, he replied smiling down at her in
an attempt to conquer his embarrass-
ment.
Adnah rapturOusy sighed. The specta-
tors suddenly arose. retiring to the far
corner of the room. where they held an
excited whispered consultation Pres
emily they came back and sat down in the
same solemn half-circle Aunt Sarah
tremendously cleared her throat.
You will please to unc,asp your hands
and sit farther apart she directed. This
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resisted that creek like man he wouldn't
have been a hundred miles from home
without clothes or money, and silly about
a girl he had never seen until that day.
Then he blamed the girl. Why, why
was she such confiding and altogether
artless and bewitching little fool? She
wasn't! He remembered her eyes and alb
jectly apolOgiZed to the memory of her.
She was everything that was sweet and
pure and womanly-everything that was
desirable in every sense-weli-bred. we'll
schooIed. unspoiied of the world. without
guile or subterfuge beautiful, healthy,
honest. That had been the only startling
thing about her-just honesty. Ii spoke i'll
for himself and the world in which he
lived that this should have seemed start
ling. What a wonderful creature .he was.
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III r tantalizing
stream on the
other side of the
Ledge seemed. to
the hot and tired
young man, to
lead the way
straight into the
heart of Paradise
itself. Six weary
miles of White
highway. waNef-
in. NIth heat
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copyrighted. 1905. Bobbs- Merrill Coz
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIEW

While We are considering ways and
means OF putting a check upon wife de-
sertion. il is worth while 70 ponder on the
effect a recent occurrence may have upon
heartless mankind About eight months
ago a man capable Of earning good in
come deserted his wife and children and
the woman accepted her lot without a
struggle TIL divorce papers were served
upon her Her husband was in the West
and wanted 10 be freed from the burden
Of supporting his family. Happily. the
law had provided for such cases. and the
woman had enough spirit 10 evoke its aid
Il did not require much time TO set the
machinery Of the law IN motion, and its
long arm reached across the continent
and drew him back 70 a just punishment
At present he IS tasting the hospitality
Of a state prison. where he is to remain
the better part Of two years. and the
case furnishes an example for all aban-
doned wives 70 follow. Mercy for
wretches who desert those who have law
ful claims upon them is waste OF emo
ton.
have Just heard Of the departure OF
a young married man for a state where
divorce is easy. He would not support
the good wife he took from an honorable
profession. so she had to return 10 il
to earn the money she needed. He had
no ground for divorce IN the State where
Try for one. which would have been read
ily granted. so he is going to do an IN
derhald act 10 secure his freedom.
I have often wondered why wives who
have grievances the law is bound 10 re-
spect do not let II mete out punishment
TO delinquent husbands 7 believe il would
do q great deal toward keeping men in
the straight and narrow path. for jails
and prisons are not p easant abodes.. and
the average person has a well-deveIoped
aversion TO both Leniency on the part
OF women IS responsible for a good part
OF the mischief done by the men
used 10 know q woman who started
married life with a husband much above
the average With a little training he
would have been as nearly perfect as
human nature IS expected 10 be.
She spoiled him by doing for herself
many things he should have done 10,
her; man-fashion. he postponed tasks and
she cid them rather than press the point
or even speak Of them a second time
Now he accepts such conduct as a mat.
ter Of course, and would be surprised I,
anybody accused him OF seIfshness. A
heart he is al right. and has a real fond
ness for his wife, but outsiders woult
be hard 70 convince. for his habits seen
10 belle such a sentiment. The blan,
for the situation really belongs 70 1ht
woman. who does not quietly insist upor
her rights BETTY BRADEEN
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
JUST LUCKY JIM"
Pleasing and Exciting MeIodrama at
the Academy

The new. pleasing and exciting rnelo-
drama entitled briefly, Lucky jim,
written in part by Joseph Santley. the
brilliant young star. was presented by
him at the New Academy last night 70
large. enthusiastic. and unusually attrac-
tive audience
The story Of the play IS simple, and
much upon the usual lines Of modern
melodrama- James Randall. Just gradu-
ated from college. seeks the vicinity Of
Death Valley. Arizona. 10 recuperate the
family fortunes. his father. a New York
broker. having failed in business through
the Vaccinations OF another. a rival con-
Germ The vicissitudes in the lie Of Lucky
jim as he was known in the far West
among the savage Indians OF the plains
the substance OF the story. but delicate
J. interviewer IS pretty love tale. and
the hopes and fears Of the audience are
ceDJered on the success OF failure Of
Lucky jim IN the various exciting
episodes OF the play. as his fortunes wax
OF wane IN the conflict with the enemies
who seek his rain But all IS not gloom,
or sadness. or even excitement. for in
love OF war the element OF comedy IS
auditor finds plenty 10 laugh and be
merry over.
The scenic effects as presented in the
several acts are realistic, and IN several
instances extremely graphic The com
paIy. as a whole Is capable. and well
selected for the several difficult roles in
trusted 70 them Mr. Santley. as Lucky
Jim. his lrst mature character. fulfilled
the promise Of his younger days and gave
q presentation most pleasing IN every way.
and fully deserved the generous applause
given him BY the unusually appreciaLive
audience among the several spscialties
introduced throughout the play parLicu-
lar mention should be made Of the
Lucky jim March, % written by Mr.. SAINT
ley. and during the playing OF which ne
came before the curtain and conducted
the orchestra, and also Of his rendition
with The assistance OF Mss Alice Clifton
and 0ir. SaGm Of 7 Won't Be Home to
Dinner" which was given with fne ef-
feet and with decidedly original business
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

Eating sreens and salads Jhins your
blood and makes you less red-faced-
Failure to shampoo ofJener n summer
than in winter viii make your hair grow
dead ard dUll-lookinE-
The application OF q little alcohol or
powder viii prevent your face from Be
coming shiny
Drinking ice-water when you are hot
viii make your face break out
Never scratch g mosquito bite until L
causes an abrasion Of The skin II may
leave an ugly little scar
Il may appear smart to 80 without q
hat in the broilng sun, but i viii not
help your looks
Learn 10 90 your own laundry, rather
than appear n clothes that are wrinkled
OF s0iled-
II you are fuII-blooded. wearing starch
ed linen collars viii make you look even
ruddier.
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
THE DOUBLE VEIL.

Mrs Philip NJ Lydig, who IS regarded
as one OF the best-dressed American
women. was the first 20 introduce the
double vel. which IS 10 be worn princi-
pauy when motoring Mrs Lydig wears
the wells when playing tennis. a dark
brown over a white tulle effect The
outer wells are either brown. green. OF
white Some Of the veils worn are very
long and dropping II IS a little strange
that Just as the Turkish woman IS get
ting rid OF her veil the American woman
takes Il I'd
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
For the Housewife

In the hot weather II milk or cream is
placed over the fire and brought 10 the
boiling point before being put IN the ice
chest il viii keep sweet until II is all
used Il may be kept several days
In washing dishes N the white porce-
lain sinks. f one would use 3 wooden
chopping bowl for q dishpal and wrap
the end Of the wire dish 6rainer with
cloth they would ind il would prevent
many scratches which are so hard 20
clean OF
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
satin Ribbon for Lacinr

Some Of the prettiest OF the new house
gowns are laced from the edge OF yoke
TO waist. front or back. with wide RIB
bons Of Liberty satin, finished with deep
silk tassels.
These can be made at home now by the
girl who viii be glad 10 have such a
charming addition TO her gown later OF.
Get black satin, cut II on the bias, double
and stitch at the edge. Either buy OF
make the tassels-
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
SOCIETY NOTES

Cace al tsa-seIsc--e-fte-
iHer debit a. q bud.
Sweet Sue was p-5vle-ed u unal
he rta-e. Wilfrsd Blood
E Psy1z hiza with hgt,e-e5 toas-
And COOKIES mary tmes.
SIC drew from I'm, the tale CT roz
Uuzr-eTabls GDS
IN OF q pace he shyiy zid.
At d11ces aad a. teas.
Toz see. zsss the heaps O dad
Six h@Ds q s-gzr. Pleas
szs Sled the pirats's -1p o8oe no-s
whils bss-fully sid he
Mss S-se. nsz- 70 SEEDING gore
J Ike i-b5oi-s tea
soor otAe- bssds 5ock4d 'ro-1d his chair.
Lz75d b. Ais modest way
The 1cs-ess. fitting everywhere
Was C1s-Usd A. Blood's 'slcceA' ''
T rhiuz his u1ur1cr stories 1re.
she szialglv avs-red
''Thsv are -e-A-ksd q mid dirt1s,
The best I ever heard.
4. length Blood zzzzbled- 7 us1s. 80"
And avEWa-5ly Re Went.
O'er here 8 skirt sud there 3 too,
n his e--hz-rlsSCelt.
Nexr dsy Sweet Sue heEa1 heT tip
Ahrua6-bur Nilfrad Blood
Cane s-Eizg up. DESTROYED her SIP.
Ard uassaza6 tLa1 bud
ToSs-Le- Win The hns5ess thzr
Had pla11ed the tea sedate.
C1s told ne al about Il AZ
Ths BlEo-s' garden fee
-Thoc-zs r Yba-a
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
The Lrceum-RurIesnue.

The Ducklings" was the attraction
that drew large and appreciative audi
ences at the Lyceum Theater yesterday
There were many hits in both the open
ing and closing burlesqUe. while the oiio
was fuu Of good features Good singing
and dancing and bright costumes were
the features that make a good atuac-
ton Of The Ducklings." In the OliO
Miss Tiny Downey, the dainty singing
and dancing soubrette, was the hit OF
the show. VIII Cotton and Jean Oar
row, comedy sketch artists, sang well
and cracked some jokes. Berg's six
Merry Girls danced well and made a bit
with cornets- Haley and 1IcKinnon. in
song and dance, were good, and Louie
Dacre. the irresponsible, sang Soma Of
her xel-knoE2 PAROLES
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
Evening Capes.

Charming evening wraps are made Of
plain white crepe de chine, cut or the
circular style and finished around the
neck with a white six cord II It is
necessary 10 line the cape. nothing could
be better than liberty satin in light
shade
The fad for the kimono and the mikado
jacket seems TO be going out. and these
ornate wraps are replaced by simple
capes OF silk. satin. anC crepe
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
BORAX-

Borax IS a good thing 70 have in the
bathroom. and may be used for many
purposes 4 couple Of spoonfuls mixed
with the talcum powder viii make It q
deodorzer that VIII be appreciated BY
those who suffer from perspiretioa that
is annoying 4 little with the tooth wash
viii whi-en the teeth and sweeren the
breath L makes the hair fluffy and.
besides, Il sweetens the bathroom itself II
spread about
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
The Gayety.

The Lid Lifters'' is this weeks attrac-
ton at the Gayety- The company is
equipped with everything that is neces-
sary 20 make a burlesque attraction sue
cessfuL Il has ADDED several new wrin-
kIes that prove q pleasing surprise
From the standpoint Of laughter this
show viii take first place In the role Of
comedian viii be found that mirth c-ea-
tor, John Jess
The Burlesque Queen and "Slop
Suey: or. The Sole kiss are buTIesQUes
with catchy music and pretty girls.
Among the vaudeville acts that were
received with an unusual amount Of en-
thusiasm we're Jack and Helen Davis,
the terpsichorean artists. who made a hiI
with their buck dancing on roller skates.
Lee Hickman and John Hess, in a we'll
received comedy sketch, ''On the Links;
Hattie Mills. Americas chanteuse eccen-
tric. who has q voice that is attractive,
Rose and Ellis. sensational jumping
jacks. and Walker and Jarrett. charac-
ter artists.
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
stiII the Scarf

Scarfs are stu reigning supreme over
other forms Of wraps IN fact, they are
carried by both young and old. tall and
short However. the clever woman has
found that a plain scarf does not drape
quite gracefully over the shoulders. so
she has taken q tuck IN the center back.
about six inches deep, which she fastens
at the top either with q stitch or with q
plain gold pin. This makes the scarf
hang prettiiy in back and in front It
really makes the whole effect entirely
diQnerent
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
To wash PonEee.

To launder pongee silk and keep It from
spotting. wash as follows: Make good
suds with any good soap. wash gently
with the hand. and thea rinse IN luke
warm water. Press. not wiring. the water
out, then. when nearly dry. iron with a
moderately hot iron. and the silk viii
look like new. while if dampened IN the
usual way after the silk has dried, il
turns very spotted after being ironed-
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
LEMON EXTRACT.

As this IS the season Of the year when
lemons are plentiful. it is economy for
housekespers 10 make their own extract
This is the recipe; Cut the rinds Of three
lemons into one-half pint OF alcohol. Let
stand for six DAYS. then pour Into bottles
and add one ounce Of oil Of lemon A
few drops VIII favor e cake niceIX,
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
SEWING HELPS.

To gather sleeves and other parts OF
garments. stitch with the machine near
the edge. using a coarse thread, No. 40.
below. and a loose upper thread; then
draw Up 20 the proper size If a finer
thread Is used below II sometimes breaks
A great deal OF time may be saved II.
when you open a paper pattern, you viii
write the number and size on each part
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01

The comfort to be found il dress
ing sack renders It almost indispensab bic
20 q wonan's wardrobe. and a sugges-
ton for one of simple aJtractiveuess is
here given, together with skirt model
cut on the latest improved lines. The
sack is prettily arranged in bolero effect
with q cOIlarleSs neck adjustment while
the sleeves are in the fuu flowing style
that is so popular with women Of taste
The skirt IS a hve-gored one, length
ened by a circular dounce, and may be
made Of the same material as the sack.
or Of silk or brilliantine 4 2 different
development is desired. The founce may
be trimmed with ribbon ruching OF lace
insertion For the medium size eleven
yards OF 27-inch goods are required TO
make the sack and skirt Sizes. g 10
IS inches bust measure.
This pattern may be obtained by inclos-
ing % cents TO the Pattern Department.
The Washington Herald, 74 Fifteenth
street northwest, giving number (6050 and
size wanted
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
THE STRAIGHT FRONT PANEL.

On the newest Of plaid tweed suits Jne
straight front panel is again shown It
IS put between circular sides that meet
IN Q seam down the back
II everything except plain material this
effect IS exceedingly good It is about
four inches wide. and the sides are slight
" Tapped over il and stitched in q
straight line from waist 70 hem
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
Curried tomatoes.

Cut large green tomatoes into thick
slices Cook one sliced onion n one-third
OF q cupfuI OF butter for three minutes;
add one scant teaspoonfu OF curry pow
der; lay In the tomatoes and fry both
sides until tender When done. drain and
season 70 taste with pepper and salt
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
NEW HAT TRIMMINGS.

Wings
QuiIIs-
ROsettes
Ball fringe
Velvet folds
Ostrich Plumes-
Paradise plumes-
Very rich embroi6eries-
Fancy braids on tUlle bands
Pleated ribbon rosettes, fat and large
Rich -brOcsdes showing more or less
metal
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
FURS BECOME SCARCE
Dealer Says the Animals Are
Being Exterminated.
ARE LOWER THIS YEAR

Man Sees No Chance
for Cheaper Goods Until Lesse1ed
Demand Gives otter, seal, and
Mink Opportunity to Multiply
Kinds that Are Most Popular.
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01

Tomorrow - Presidential Cam
Paisns- II-The JacksOn-CIay Rae
of 1892.
The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
Jackson and Calhoun IN this campaii

Jackson and Calhoun n this campaign
,awere the first regular Tammany Hall
nominations for President and Vice Presi-
dent OF course. the Hall had taken
great interest in national politics from
the beginning Of Washiagtons second ad-
nlinistration, but this was its first ''regu-
lar" year It is interesting 10 note by
what narrow margin Tammany Hail
became Democratic instead OF Whig and
Repuolca1- Ii 1874 7Tsnma1y Hall SID
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FOUND.
FOR SALE.
NOTICE.

Blanks are being prepared upon
which all orders for material and sup
plies will be drawn. Except upon the
presentation of one of these orders
duly signed by H. P. Wood. secretary
Of the Fleet Committee persons will
refrain from complying for requests
for goods.
$3.50 PER ORDER.
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cH1cAeo's CLEANUP" DAY.

Chicago recently had a general
cleanup" day, and reports say it was
a big success. The cleaning of the va
can't lots of the city was assigned to
the school children, and they went at
the job with vigor and enthusiasm
When school adjourned at $50 p. m.
they We're provided by the janitors of
the various schools with the necessary
tools. and within an hour the fruit Of
their labors were to be seen in huge
piles of waste paper, tin cans, old shoes
and miscellaneous refuse.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-05-29

Mails are due from the following
points as follows:
Vancouver-Per Aorangi, May 80.
Orient-Per Nippon Maru. May %.
San Francisco-Per Alameda, May 90.
San Francisco-Per Siberia, May 81.
Mails will depart for the following
points as follows:
San Francisco-Per Nippon Maru, May
20
Colonies-Per Aorangi May 80.
Orient-Per Siberia. May 81.