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The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-23
RECIPE FOR SOAP JELLY.
Economical Way of Using Up the
Waste Scraps.

Take as much soap as will be re
quired and cut 1t down in shreds
Put it into a saucepan and just cover
1t with hot or cold water. Allow the
soap to melt slowly over the fire until
1t is quite clear and without Jumps.
Do not fill the saucepan too full, as
soap is much inclined to boil over
The soap may be put into a jar in
stead of saucepan and melted in
the oven. Any scraps of soap may be
used in this way. 1t is better to make
soap jelly fresh each week, as 1t loses
its strength If kept many days.
Remember that the odor and taste
of soap will cling very tenaciously tc
anything with which it comes in con
tact. so that the knife and board or
which it was cut, also the saucepan
ought to be kept for that purpose only
-Delineator
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WAS READY FOR HIM.
Clerks Suggestion to Customer Who
Was "a Little Short"

John Brink prided himself on hav-
ing the largest general store in the
county. IF man wishes it, and it is
made, have it," was the sign over his
advertisements in the newspapers.
William" said Mr.. Brink one morn
ing, as he was giving instructions to
a green clerk; mo one must ever
leave this store without making a pur-
chase. If a person doesn't know
what he wants. suggest something
And, remember. we have everything
from carpet tacks to mausoleums"
Williams first customer was leisure
ly appearing chap. who gazed about
curiously. but had no definite object in
view. Just looking around" he ex-
planned Wouldn't you like to look
at our new line of postal cards?" sug-
gested the eager clerk. No, not this
time" answered the stranger; I'm
just little short this morning" "Ah."
urged the new clerk, who was not IA
miliar with the wonderful expansive
ness of the language; then, perhaps,
you'd like to look at our line of new
and handsome stretchers ?"-Harper's
Weekly.
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TRY BARLEY WATER
DECLARED TO BE fNvETERATE
FOE OF WRINKLES.
Mixed with Tincture Of Benzoin, the
Liquid Is Excellent for Cleaning
the Face : New Skin Food
and Tissue Builder.

1t is easier to prevent wrinkles than
to cure them. This is not a new and
original statement, but it bears repe-
ution because its truth cannot be too
firmly impressed. While woman is
still young and her skin is fresh she
should try to keep it so. To do this,
select applications both cleansing and
healing. OF the many lotions, etc.
recommended l would suggest pearl
barley water as being most helpful
to flesh that has begun to show lines,
says a writer in the st. Louis Re-
public.
1t is made by putting three ounces
of best pearl barley in pint of boil
ing water and simmering slowly until
the liquid has extracted the starch.
This is easily told by the slight thick
ness 1t will take on. The grain is
then strained out and thrown away
and the liquid used as wash.
If it is found to be gluey when cold
1t must be thinned with clear wa
ter. In the proper consistency it is
soft, but not sticky. For half pint
of the liquid Is drops of tincture of
benzoin should be added when the
former is cold
One cannot do better than to use
this exclusively for cleaning the face.
1t feeds the tissues, does not dry the
skin as clear water may, and is not a
cosmetic. 1t should be applied by
moistening bit of thin muslin and
wiping over the face. There need be
no hesitation in using the liquid free
ly and letting it dry in.
What remains of the cleanser after
1t has been left on the face for several
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CHAPTER VIII.
A Njuht in Njce

The drive to Nice is not only a short
but pleasant one. Mr.. Barnes, seated
by Lady Chartris, though chatting
alertly, keeps both his eyes and his
ears open.
Once or twice the American listens
intently he thinks he hears pursuing
hoofs. But these blend into the noises
of general traffic as they reach and
pass through the old town. Crossing
the river by the Pont Neuf and turning
down the Quai St Jean. they drive
along the Avenue Massena nearly TO
the sea.
Though visitors have for the last
month been leaving the great watering
place by the Mediterranean, there are
still enough sojourners to comfortably
fill the public gardens. The band is
playing, the night is only pleasantly
warm, and Lady Chartris seems in
high spirits as Barnes says to her.
You can drop me anywhere now.
Only, where shall I meet your"
AT the Hotel de la Mediterranee
There Count Danella is doubtless wait
ing for me-" replies the hostess. Call
for me at IL and I'll drive you back"
Barnes alights and as he glances at
the neighboring Hotel des Anglais, he
recollects this had been the scene of
his first call upon Enid when Lady
Chartris had invited him to accom-
pany her and her charge to Monte
Carlo. He can scarce believe 1t is only
month ago since he had looked in
her face. His step grows light with
happiness.
Suddenly somebody in the passing
throng mentions the name of the fas-
cinating American adventures. A
Partisan countess is saying to a lady
friend: That La Blackwood crushes
us with her toilettes. Did you ever
see such robe as the wretch sported
to-day?"
by Jove. that reminds me. | won
der what Sally has to say to me?"
thinks Burton, and pulls out an almost
forgotten note from his pocket
A big arc light, which was the great
Illuminating medium of that epoch,
permits him to read:
Mon. Cher Barnes:
Don't hold your horses, but come
to me at the st. Petersburg like shot
| want to warn you of very imminent
danger. l have Just discovered your
location here by accident. Don't think
l hate you, though 1 ought to.
Yours sincerely,
SALLY SPOTTS."
CTo BE CONTINUED)
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MAKES PLEA FOR SIMPLICITY
Advice from Worlds Greatest De-
signer of Women's Costumes.

Worth, the great Paris dressmaker,
has written an article on Dress" for
Harper's Bazaar. Among other inter
esting things he says:
Il dislike immensely the blouse that
is partly cluny and partly valen-
ciennes, with entredeux of point de
venise and interspersed squares of
filet and embroidered cambric. Then,
again, to me 1t is sacrilege to mate
lace and fur, two exquisite media in
their proper place, but SO completely
opposite in character that a union be-
tween them Is impossible, IL harmony
Is to be the result
'Old-fashioned is accounted a
fearsome phrase by the unthinking.
by those lacking true genius in dress.
Yet, believe me, 1t would be vastly
better for the beauty of the world il
women would revert to the spirit of
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NEW WAY TO SERVE TONGUE.
Mushrooms Add Greatly to the Flavor
Of the Meat

Skewer large, fresh beef tongue
and simmer four hours. Remove skin
and place in steamer over a kettle
OF hot water to keep hot while the
sauce is being prepared Take two
tabiespoonfuls butter and stir In a
sauce pan until bright brown. then
stir In two tablespoonfuls -four ans
keep on stirring until It ali bubbles
Now If made with stock or strong
soup the sauce will be doubly deli.
cious. II stock or soup is not at hann
use some of the water in which the
tongue was boiled. Add one pint OF
the liquid IL you use fresh mushrooms.
two-thirds of pint of the latter will
make up for the additional liquor.
Pour in all the liquid at once and sti1
till all boils. Put in salt and peppe,
to taste. a teaspoonful Worcester.
shire sauce. pinch of sugar, dash OF
celery salt and the mushrooms. II the
latter are fresh set the saucepan into
one or boiling water and let all cook
Tor at least 20 minutes; IL canned. II
will be sufficient to bring all to the
boiling point. Pour over the tongue
enough to mask it well and put the
rest in a gravy boat
Serve on a hot platter garnished
with a border of small white celery
tips and slices of beet. Can be used
for luncheon. Have a sharp carvins
knife.
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On the Death of BaIzac.

There can be but austere and seri.
GUS thoughts in all hearts when a
sublime spirit makes its majestic en-
trance into another life, when one OF
those beings who have long scared
above the crowd on the visible wings
of genius, spreading all at
once other wings which we
did not see. plunges swiftly
into the unknown. No. it is not the
unknown; no, it is not night, 1t is light.
1t is not the end, it is the beginning!
1t is not extinction, 1t is eternity. Is II
not true, such tombs as this demon.
strate Immortality? In the presence
we call man.-Victor Hugo.
of the illustrious dead we feel more
distinctly the divine destiny of that
intelligence which traverses the earth
to suffer and to purify itself-which
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About Collars.

Amid all the lovely collars of lace.
ribbon and tinsel there looms up a
new style which is most attractive.
The collars are linen affairs worked
with groups of miniature dots, placed
in squares of four dots, 16, or in tri-
angle or cross effects. With the col
lars will be found the linen tie to
match 1t is either single or double
bow, the edges buttonhole stitched
with the same material as the dots.
and also finished with small dots
These collars are dotted with red.
brown, white. yellow; in fact, every
color imaginable. Many of the lit
tie bows are shaped like pretty leaves,
while others are prim with only the
bow ends notched and whipped with
thread, but always the collar and bow
will be seen to match.
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Sailed Nuts

Salted nuts are now so great a ia
vorite that no elaborate dinner would
seem complete without them. AS OF.
dinarily prepared, however, the salt.
ing of nuts is quite serious task, but
If the cook desires to save time In
cooking them she may attain the
same result more easily by dropping
them into a kettle of beef fat-lard
by preference-and letting them re-
main from ten to Is minutes. When
done, they must be drained thorough.
ly before being salted, but they will
be found to be just as palatable as
the nuts that have been prepared by
the far more laborious process.
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Cheese Dainty.

Cheese is being used as a substitute
for meats. 1t is prominently useful
In making dainties for chance com
pany suppers. Toast spread with
grated cheese with dash of paprika
set in quick oven is appetizing. As
tempting as any dish is the golden
foam" served at first-rate cafes
Melt one-half pound of rich cheese in
frying pan and when soft add one
cupful of thick sweet cream, half q
teaspoonful of salt and a pinch oi
cayenne. Mix thoroughly, ther
break in quickly six fresh eggs and
cover for two minutes. When the
whites begin to set remove the cover
and beat the mixture well with 8
large spoon for a few minutes. Have
ready fresh crackers, heated and but
tered, spread the cheese foam quick
ly over them and serve at once.
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straps of zephyr Materials required: /:
Three yards % inches wide. three
eighths yard piece embroidery, two
yards insertion.
The second sketch shows dressy
blouse in taffetas and lace. The deep
yoke is of the lace; to this the taffetas
is gathered, revers of lace forming a
trimming. The puffed sleeves are
gathered into bands of insertion.
Two straps of ribbon velvet are car
ried up front, and terminate in bows.
Materials required: Three and one-half
yards 90 inches wire. one-half yard
piece lace. one-half yard insertion,
lace revers, one-half yard velvet.
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struther laugh. Enid, can't go to
sleep till you let me be your maid of
honor at the wedding"
IF 1t will please you, dear" remarks
Enid affably.
That's bully" cries Maud; they
give bridesmaids presents, don't they ?"
This last very eagerly.
Then she suddenly breaks out:
Didn't Marina get on a high horse
when ma said she was going in to
meet Clip Danella? She's jealous of
him, reckon"
'Hushi" commands Enid. you have
the most extraordinary ideas for a
child"
Child? I'm 16!" cries Maud, de-
family. Then repressed in one direc-
ton, the champagne tnat is coursing
through Miss Chartris brain breaks
out in another. Anyway" she hints
roguishly, Barnes might find an old
sweetheart this evening II he stepped
into the Hotel st. Petersburg"
"Who?" The coming brides voice
is excited.
"Oh, a little girl isn't permitted to
speak the name of such a lady" re-
plies Maud, innocently, "but it com
mences with Belle and 1t ends with
a 'Blackwood.'
MY heavens, is she here?"
Gee, and Blackie's i'm great shape,
too. l was on the Promenade des An
glais with Marston yesterday. Not a
woman to touch her for beauty Dia-
monds to beat Starr & Mortimers, and
that Mr.. Ruggles running after her
with an open checkbook in his hand,
everybody said"
"Then we'll leave her to Mr.. Rug
gles," says Enid, coldly, though her
heart is beating wildly.
"Oh, but she won't stick to Mr.. Rug
giles. So thought I'd Just give you a
hint, so that If she cuts IN after you're
married you'll know how to fix her.
OF course, this evening you are
blocked"
Blocked. this EVENING""
Il want to tell you something that
happened"
Don't dare to-"
But will. for your sake. A note
came to Barnsey from her."
"A note from that infamous crea-
turs? Impossible!"
Impossible? ( slipped 1t into Bur.
toms hand just before he went in to
dinner, and he slipped 1t into his
pocket. saw the address; 1t was in
her handwriting"
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Lace Mitts.

Long mitts of exquisite lace are ta-
king the place of evening gloves. The
finest duchesse and honiton point are
responsible for these cobwebby acces-
sories and the prices asked are upon
an equality with their beauty.
Another novelty is a pair of elbow
length black glace kid gloves inset
with medallions of fine point lace.
That they are extremely striking goes
without saying and only women quite
sure of being a sartorial success
should attempt them.
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As Barnes is cloaking Prunella, Enid
entreats. nervously: you will come
back soon?''
-Oh yes. by tomorrow morning.
laughs Anstruther, trying to make light
of her fears. Jacks last cruise
ashore. you know"
mo ward-room jokes about my com
ing husband" commands his sister.
Indignantly.
"Yes, but IL can't bring Burton
home very early" says Lady Chartris,
in embarrassed tone. You see IL
promised TO go to the Casino with
with Count Cipriano Danella," adding
eagerly: Couldn't / invite him to the
wedding?"
Yes, bring him. please want to
see the gentleman" returns Barnes.
quietly, his eyes growing steely.
Anstruther looks astounded and
Enid seems amazed. but the most star
Ting effect is produced upon Marina.
Her delicate face grows of deathly
pallor. her slight fingers work nervous
ly, but her dark eyes begin to flame.
Gee" remarks Maud, the cham
payne making her reckless, you need
mt look as If you were going TO execu-
ton, Marina. Clip isn't your beau"
Maud, don't talk that way and go
to bedl" commands her mother, Sc
verely. Though the widow as she
steps into her victoria reflects with
delighted horror: These foreign
brides are awful Here's two weeks
one jealous of that fascinating Count
Danella, who's now devoted to me-
Barnes Immediately follows his host
ess and the carriage drives away rap
idly. Lady Chartris calling to the driver
to hurry.
Miss Anstruther gazes after 1t till
it disappears in the shrubbery leading
to the entrance of the grounds. Then
with a sigh she languidly remarks that
she is tired and will go to bed Leav-
ing Edwin and Marina in some honey
moon conference in the parlor she
steps up to her chamber and gives her
maid a few directions about her com
ing wedding. when there comes a
sharp. sudden rapping on the door.
What is it?" cries Miss Anstruther,
and grasps pistol Barnes has given
her. as they sailed into the Vile
franche harbor. with the suggestion:
1T may be useful some day"
In answer, Maud's excited voice
through the panel makes Miss An
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SYNOPSIS.
isu. Dodd Mead & Co, n. z.

Burton II. Barnes, wealthy American
touring Corsica, rescucs the Young Eng
nsh lieutenant. Edward Gerard Anstruth
er and his Corsican bride. Marina.
daughter OF the Paolls. 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
lish lieutenant. The four fly from Ajac-
cio to Marseiiles ON board the French
sues and as the quartet are about to
board the train for London at Marseilles,
which cass.s admgea hnr ,aI, mysteri9us s, mode
tates postponcment of the journey.
Barnes gets part of the mysterious note
and receives letters which inform him
that he is marked by the vendetta He
employ an American detective and plans
70 beat the vendetta at their own game.
For the purpose of securing the safety
or the women Barnes arranges to have
lazy Chartris lease secluded, villa at
IN yacht. Suspicion is created that
Marina is In league with the Corsicans.
a Msn, believed to be Corregio Danella,
Is seen passing the house and Marina is
tnought to have given him sign. Ma
rina refuses to explain TO Barnes which
fact adds to his latent suspicious. Barnes
plans for the safety of the party are
learned by the Corsicans. The carriage
carrying their party to the local landing
norsemen is supposed to be Corregio.
They try to murder the American. The
ooot oeoteS on ~ me yaGhts Erenehmsn is s%s he
party. anchors at st. Tropez The yacht
- followed by n small boat The cook Is
detected giving signals to the boat.
Barnes attempts to throw him overheard
but is prevented by Marina and Enid.
The cook is found to be Innocent of the
supposed plot and is forgiven. The party
arrive at Nice and find Lady Chartris
and her daughter Maud domiciled in the
villa rented with Barnes money. Barnes
Is amazed to find that Count Corregio is
at Nice and is acting the role of admirer
to Lady Chartris. Barnes and Enid
make arrangements for their marriage.
The net tightens about Barnes. He re-
ceives a note from La Belle Blackwood,
ths American adventures
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minutes should be removed with
dry soft cloth.
The throat and neck should receive
the same treatment.
When wrinkles have made their ap-
pearance and are due to illness or
nerve strains, something more In the
nature of a tonic as well as tissue
builder is required. To make such
skin food combine 80 grains of alum,
three-quarters of an ounce of almond
milk and three ounces of rose water.
The alum is put into the water and
dissolved before being mingled with
the milk.
The latter is made by blanching al
monds (about IL will do) and pound
ing them in a mortar with a pestle.
After being broken a few grains of
granulated sugar are added. and then
gill of rose water. The last ingredi-
ent goes in drop by drop, the pound
ing continuing until the nuts are as
fine as they can be crushed The
mixture is then covered and stands
over night, when it is strained and
ready for use. There is no better skin
food and lotion than this milk, If
used alone.
When combined with alum it is
wiped over the face frequently through
the day and remains on at night.
Very heavy wrinkles follow great
loss of flesh in the face, and should be
treated promptly, or the skin will be-
come hopelessly sagged. Best for TINS
is cream made of four ounces of
fresh mutton suet, one and one-quar-
ter ounce of glycerine, 30 grains of
spirits of camphor, eight grains of
powdered alum. quarter of a dram
of powdered Russian isinglass, and a
half an ounce of rose water.
The suet should be melted and
strained, and equal to the glycerin in
quantity. Should there be more of
suet, reject the surplus.
Mix these. and put in the alum.
Warm the rose water slightly and
melt the isinglass in 1t. Combine
these with the first two while they are
still liquid, and then slowly stir in the
tinctures.
Let the mixture stand until it con-
geals, and then massage the face night
and morning.
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CHAPTER VIl-contlnued.

iSS, tle udy hlleT you lett, the
poor fellow called to ask If knew the
particulars of his dear brothers death.
You. having lately come from Corsica,
he thought, might tell him. Under the
melancholy circumstances, / deemed
1t advisable to say to him that you
would be at my villa in Villefranche
soon and would, of course, give him
the facts you might know In regard
to poor Musso! He was killed by
some bandit or other in Corsica, un-
derstand. But after the gallant Cipri-
ano met me here on the des Anglais
three days ago. he-he didn't seem
able to talk about anyone else but
me-" The widow bushes slightly,
looks eagerly at the clock and fut-
ters: The only other subject Count
Cipriano mentioned was-was we'd
dings."
Barnes plunges his fork disgustedly
into his salad and curses his half CON
fidences to Lady Chartris. The re-
treat he had so carefully arranged for
Enid and Marina while he and Edwin
should hunt down the demons who
threatened their young lives, was now
by his hostess babbling tongue be-
come known to their pursuers.
He glances moodily at his sweet
heart. Miss Anstruther's eyes and
her cheeks are both aflame. AS If to
defy the dangers that are gathering
about her wedding day, she says in
resolute tones: You know, Lady
Chartris, l marry Mr.. Barnes to-mor-
row. and turns the conversation on
her coming nuptials, discussing with
her hostess the necessary preparations
for the ceremony the next evening.
With the dessert, Miss Maud enters
to give life and vivacity to the feast
She has been put by her governess in
evening infant dress, prattles merrily
OF the approaching nuptials, suggests
that her youthful ears have heard some
OF tho dinner table conversation
through the curtains that separate the
dining-room from the parlor. Once or
twice. when her mothers head is
turned, obeying nod surreptitiously
given her by Mr.. Barnes, she bolts
glass OF champagne. that is generally
forbidden her.
Inspired by the stimulating bever-
age, MISS Maud suddenly calculates:
isn't it pity you're going to be mar
ried on the sneak. Barnes? When 1
get spliced, as you say, Cousin Edwin,
Pm going to church with six brides
maids and train ten feet long"
Soon after the party rises, and Enid,
drawing her betrothed into the pri-
vacy Of the parlor. whispers: MY
own, remember one of the Danellas is
here. Be careful for my sake" She
puts her fair arms entreatingly about
his neck.
Il have my pistols" answers Burton,
sententiously, and administers sooth-
ing kiss.
Stepping to Edwin, he whispers:
Keep a sharper lookout than ever"
Yes. it's yardarm to yardarm now,"
answers the sailor.
Lady Chartris' carriage is an
nounced.
Help me with my wraps, Cousin
Burton" cries the widow. eagerly, and
seems anxious to be gone.
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CauIifIower Salad.

Soak a head of caulifiower In cold
water. break 1t into flowerets and cook
in salted boiling water for 80 minutes
Keep it perfectly white; If 1t boils
too long 1t will lose its color. When
done lift it carefully and stand aside
to cool. At serving time arrange 1,
in a salad bowl, sprinkle with chopped
parsley and tablespoonful of onion
'uice, pour French dressing over all.
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DREssY STYLES IN BLoUsEs.
One of Pale Pink Zephyr Particularly
Suitable for Morning Wear.

The first blouse is style suitable
for morning wear; it is in pale pink
zephyr, with American yoke OF white
cambric embroidery. The lawn is
gauged below the yoke and a strip of
embroidery is carried up the center
box-plait and round the throat The
tight-fitting under-sleeve is made from
two rows of embroidery connected by
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French Chefs Chicken.

Stew and strain one can of toma,
toes. Into this put Juice of small on,
ion, one teaspoon ginger. teaspoon
of salt, and red pepper to taste. Gu,
up tender chicken, dry with cloth and
fry in hot butter. When brown add
to tomatoes and stew until tender
The chicken should only be Drowned
In the butter-not cooked Add drip
pingp when through tho frying.
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sweet reasonableness that inspired
their grandmothers and great-grand-
mothers and regard dress in an en-
tirely different light from the garish
one Of the present day"
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Ratio Of sudden Deaths.

The chances Of sudden death are
greater among men than women In
the ratio of one to eight