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"Tamar Cur1e''

By Berthe ST. Luz. Published by R. +. Fenno
& Co., New York. Price 81.
A novel with a background of psy-
chology. hypnotism. metamorphosis and
kindred mysticism is "Tamar Curze."
by Berthe st. Luz. and it will satisfy
the most Unsuitable craving for horrors.
The dreadful heroine works only evil
IN her strange life and inspires only
terror and repulsion in everybody but
the unfortunate victim of her love.
The story begins away back In In
dia 20 years before the real events mar
rated in the story proper take place.
The mother of the heroine has a pet
leopard which is accidentally shot the
very day this child, lamar. is born. and
according to some believers the soul of
the leopard passes into the body of the
nearest being born at that moment. In
this case 1t Is a human child, and from
that moment she is human being in
appearance but cruel savage in heart,
and when one adds that with this trait
she has also the fearful and dangerous
gift OF hypnotism coupled with an un-
derstanding of metamorphosis the COM
plication can be readily imagined.
The story is told by the governess
and the doctor who attends the family
where lamar is cousin and guest They
finally are the sole survivors and marry
and live happily ever after. but the bit
of brightness comes too late to coun-
teract the effect Of the whole long book
of tragedy and gloom.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
The Old Allegiance"

BY Hubert Wales author OF 'The Yoke. "
Published by Mitchell Kinneriey. New York.
Price $3.50.
Having had the misfortune of reading g
the Yoke" one may be excused II one
passes by another novel by the same
author. Author or publisher, one or
both of them. Is proud OF that unspeak-
able book. for this new one Is adver-
tised as by the author or -
But II one for any reason whatever
even picks up The Old Allegiance" do
not be persuaded to cast 1t aside. be.
cause Of the earlier book. The Old Al
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
'Ihe Man Without a Head
BY Tyler de Saix. Published by Mofatt
Yard & Co.. New York. prieeN $i-5o-


Yard & Co. New York. prie@ si.5o-
There is mystery and murder enough
to satisfy even a messenger boy in
Tyler de Saix's The Man Without a
Head" The title alone would make
one of that ilk buy it, but every page
contains mysteries galore.
The detective. Freyberger, is not Of
the class at all with Sherlock Holmes;
he is not more subtle, but he seems 10
have a curious sixth sense and II Al
ways comes into play when Freyberger
needs it most.
The great thing about this book and
for wheh the author deserves un-
limited praise is that not once during
the reading of the tale is one conscious
of its absolute impossibility and utter
Improbability. One is thrilled from the
first chapter to the last, and can scarce
wait 10 turn the page.
The conclusion is the weakest part of
the book. The hero detective has been
working like a slave on the solution
OF the mysterious murders for weeks.
and by the merest accident at the last
he runs into him. Instead OF promptly
Handwriting him and making sure of
him this time. he places himself in a
very dangerous position and then al
lows himself to be sandbagged. In an
unexplained manner the secondary hero,
the lover of the heroine, comes along
and at a CHASTITY moment saves the
life of the important Freyberger.
The deductions of Freyberger, or
rather the processes by which he ar
rives at the deductions. are no less
interesting than are the processes of
Sherlock Holmes, but how they would
work out in real life one is hardly pre-
pared to say. The book is grewsome
and full of horrors, but interesting
every line of ii and, after all. that is its
object The love story is the poorest
thing about the book and quite un-
necessary, but II is kept pretty well in
the background and does not spoil any
of the situations.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
weeping Cross"

By Henry l. Stuart Published by Double
day, Page 4 Co., New York. Price ST.
This novel by Henry L. Stuart is
sure TO succeed, but il is not likely to
make popular success. It drags. One
almost falls asleep over the preface
and very long prologue. and quite sue
ceeds in sleeping through the early
chapters OF the book
The time Of the story does not make
for romance-Puritan New England
but rather for wearisome history Ad-
venture and incident we had in plenty
during those early days OF settlement
OF our country, but most of that ma
terial has been used before and to
good advantage.
Mr.. Stuart has chosen for a hero
a young Irishman, who has been edu-
Gated as a Jesuit priest but has seen
1T to forsake his calling before he
has rightly begun his lifes work. and
has had several years experience as a
soldier.
Taken prisoner in the wars. he is
sold by the British crown to an Arneri-
can planter, and the tale really com
mences. There are many dreary pages
OF description OF historical characters,
none OF which are new to fiction and
which the wise reader will sleeu
through; but after these are past and
the romance itself begins, II is an in
teresting tale.
The author, himself q Catholic. has
written this New England novel from
an unusual viewpoint. The publishers
have expressed the idea very well in
an advance note on the author: The
man has q style and vigor of mind
that viii make him worth watching.
He upsets TO a degree the usual con-
ceptions most of US have. apart from
our religious faith, OF the Puritan
fathers, toward whom reverence is the
prevailing and unquestioning attitude.
Mr.. Stuart gives the diverse of this
and, through the medium OF a most
powerful story. defends the Jesuit
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
Cossip Of Books and PeouIe Who Make Them

"Sir Richard Escombe." Max Penn
berton's new novel. has just been pub
lished in this country and already ar
rangements are complete fer its drama
tization. James K. HaGkett will pro-
duce 1t In the autumn. appearing as
Sir Richard.
III. Addington Bruce, author OF The
Riddle OF Personality" has Joined the
New Hampshire colony OF workers. He
has taken farm near Brookline. where
he is putting the finishing touches TO
his new book. Historic Ghosts and
Ghost Hunters" which will be published
this fall
Maud Howe Elliott has returned
from abroad with the manuscript OF
spain," and has gone to the home OF
her mother, Julia Ward Howe. at New
port. R. I.
Harold MacGrath. author Of The
Lure of the Mask" sails for Italy this
month.
Kate Douglas wiggin has returned
from Europe and Is again at her sum-
mer home at Hollis, Me-
Molly Elliott seawen has sailed for
England. where she will be the
guest of Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett
and OF Lord Ronald Cover.
Myra Kelly sails for Ireland soon.
Before sailing she will leave the com
'Rosnah." with her publishers. d.
Appleton & Co.
Jacques Futrelle has joined the Bohe-
mian colony at Scituate. Mass. with Ge-
lett Burgess. VIII Irwin and Inez
Haynes Gilmore
Lillian Whiting has left Paris for
London, where she is completing her
new book. Paris the Beautiful"
Anthony Hope (Mr. Hawkins) and his
wife and children are passing the sum
mer at Coldharbour. where they have
taken the Coldharbour vicarage meath
Lieth hill.
Gertrude Atherton. who is travelling
in Germany. with headquarters In Mu-
mich. spent the month OF July in Ober-
ammergau. where she was the guest OF
the "christus'' Of the pageant.
Emery Pottle, author of eHandi-
capped" has returned TO Paris after a
trip through the north of Europe. where
he has been travelling through Norway
and Sweden He is now settled down in
his Paris home and at work upon his
new novel.
Mrs. Theodore Haviland. in her beau
tiful chateau near Limoges France.
has been entertaining Miss Violet
Westcott. daughter of the author OF
David Harum," and also Masie van
Worst, who has written many OF her
books at the chateau.
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hats. kimonos and underwear. with
many ingenious patterns, which COM
bine the greatest attractiveness with
the least work
A pleasing feature OF the book Is the
part devoted to fancy dresses. such as
Red Ridinghood. japanese outfit and
Pierrot costume. all easily done and
very effective.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
"The Sword of Dundee"
By Theodore Peck. Published By Duf6eld
Co., New York. Price s1.50.

by IHtUuOIH tCK. uDIIbned Dy Dufheld q
Co., New York. Price $1.50.
Bonnie Prince Charlie with his vel
low curls and his winsome ways comes
to life again in this new historical nov
ell; so does the butcher OF Culloden, the
bloody duke of Cumberland; and the
brave and beautiful Agnes Leslie, hero
inc of the tale; speeds lightly" or
sweeps defiantly with the grace of a
queen, or else advances with dancing,
mischievous eyes, through its pages.
She bears the sword of Dundee, left by
her ancestors. the noblest of the High
land chiefs, in the cause Of Charlie
over the Water" and when she is ex-
cited ESQ says the author) size speaks
a queer mixture of Scotch and English.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

devotion to Elsie TO make her forget his
treatment of her grandparents, and
every move in his life is toward thai
end. The story is consistent and holds
the interest to the very end There are
few good Illustrations and the book IL
excellently printed and bound.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

love, and ghosts, and treasure trove
and mutiny, and pirates and all that
goes with a lively sea tale One lays
the book aside with regret. mentally
resolving to buy a dozen copies and
give them to ones less fortunate
friends, who may not know the charm
of the authors work
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
'1he Last Voyage of the Donna Isabel

BY Randall Parrish. author OF prisoners OF
Chance" etc. Published BY A. O. McClurg
& Co., Chicago. Price S1.b0.
When an author is as successful as
Randall Parrish has been with all Of
his stories, the critics. and reviewers
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
EI-u7hgolece Eu7a
THE STATUE By
EDEN PHlLLpOTTS ANO
ARNOLD BENNGTT

legiance" is a tale of a Jacobite So
ciety of which there have always been
many, and while considered by most
people as perfectly harmless fanatics,
one can see by this tale to what
lengths they might be led by few
strong and INSCRIPTIONS revolutionists.
The descriptions are graphic and en-
tertaining. The double love story Is
pretty and satisfactory. only that the
real hero, who tells the story. has not
a keen enough sense of humor.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
BOOKS REVIEWED

THE Statue By Eden PhllpOts and Arnold
Bennett.
Weeping Cross" BY Henry L. Stuart.
The Man Without Head" BY Tyler de Sdix,
Thou Fool" By J. J. Bell.
"OHlar Rcpcntant." By Richard Lc Collicnnc.
The Bloning Boof.' BY E. r. Benson.
The Spord of Dundee bu Theodore Peck.
The Last VOydge of the Donna Isabel by
Randall Parrish.
The Old Allegiance. BY Hubert Wales.
'Taular Cmzc." bv Berthe ST. Luz
Hon 10 Dress q. Doll. BY Mary H. Morgan.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

Anthony Hope (Mr. Hawkins) and his
wife and children are passing the sum-
mer at Coldharbour. where they have
taken the Coldharbour vicarage meath
Lfeth hill
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

"Sir Richard Escombe." Max Penn
berton's new novel. has just been pub
lished in this country and already ar
rangements are complete fer it's drama
tization. James K HaGkett will pro-
duce IL In the autumn. appearing as
Sir Richard.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

Jacques Futrelle has joined the Bohe-
mian colony at Scituate. Mass. with Ge-
lett Burgess, VIII Irwin and Inez
Haynes Gilmore.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

Gertrude Atherton. who is travelling
in Germany, with headquarters In Mu-
mich. spent the month of July in Ober-
ammergau. where she was the guest OF
the "Christus'' OF the pageant.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

Mrs. Theodore Haviland. in her beau
tiful chateau near Limoges. France.
has been entertaining Miss Violet
Westcott. daughter of the author OF
David Harum," and also Mafie van
Worst, who has written many OF her
books at the chateau.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

Emery Pottle. author of "Handi-
capped" has returned TO Paris after a
trip through the north of Europe. where
he has been travelling through Norway
and Sweden He is now settled down in
his Paris home and at work upon his
new novel.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

Lillian Whiting has left Paris for
London, where she Is completing her
new book, Paris the Beautiful"
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

H. Addington Bruce, author OF The
Riddle OF Personality" has Joined the
New Hampshire colony OF workers. He
has taken a farm near Brookline, where
he is putting the finishing touches TO
his new book. Historic Ghosts and
Ghost Hunters" which will be published
this fall.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

Myra Kelly sails for Ireland soon.
Before sailing she will leave the com
pleted manuscript OF her new novel,
'Rosnah." with her publishers. d.
Appleton & Co.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

Maud Howe Elliott has returned
from abroad with the manuscript OF
her new book. sun and Shadow in
Spain" and has gone to the home OF
her mother. Julia Ward Howe. at New
port. R. l.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

By T.. F. Benson. author Of ''Dodo.',
Sheavcs." etc. Published by Doubleday,
Page Co, New York. Price 81.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

Molly Elliott Seawen has sailed for
England, where she will be the
guest Of Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett
and OF Lord Ronald Cover.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

Harold MacGrath. author OF The
Lure Of the Mask" sails for Italy this
month.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

Kate Douglas Wiggin has returned
from Europe and Is again at her sum-
mer home at Hollis. Me-
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-01-24
Peruna in Tablet Form.

For two years Dr.. Hartman and his
assistant have necessarily labored to
create Peruna in tablet form, and their
strenuous labors have just been crown.
ed with success. People who object to
liquid medicines can now secure Peru.
ma Tablets, which represent the medi.
ciual ingredients of Peruna. Each tab
let is equivalent to one average dose Of
Peruna.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-01-24

May / look at your books?" he said
Certainly" she answered, taking ny
loose handful and handing them over
to him. As she did SO his eyes met hers
and he drew them away with q sad
reluctance. Mrs. Spry blushed, and
opened one of the paper-bound volumes.
"Ah!" cried ORourke, brightly. mo
ment later, you have bought 'Firefies,
l see"
Yes" she answered, looking up with
a faint memory of the blush still inger-
ing in her eyes, 81 heard a great deal
Of talk about it in London, and want
to see what it's like"
"A delightful book" said ORourke.
"A lovely book. The author is dear
friend of mine. lie is staying at ia
nenne with his wife and their little boy.
l am going down there to pay them a
visit"
"Oh J" cried Mrs. Spry, clssping her
hands. How delightful to know such
people Oh, how do envy you that
privileged"
'You will be bound to meet him.
O'Reurke said, "and sure to like him.
believe that Miss Butler and Mrs. Farley
are great friends"
II shall be afraid Of him, I'm sure"
cried the widow, hiding her face in her
hands, and surveying O'Rourke through
her fingers. 81 was afraid of you at
FIRST" She blushed prodigiously at this
avowal, and dropping her hands before
her, she turned her head away. O'Rourke
caught her hands and held them for a
moment.
"Of me?" he said, tenderly.
And here, since they were alone in the
carriage, and had still a good twenty
miles to go before they reached their first
stopping point, no man can say how rap
idly and how happily O'Rourke's fate
might have been decided, if only thu ad-
venture had happened in England, where
the guards refrain from walking about
the outside of their trains during transit
But at this instant the door swung open
and the ticket collector entered, and hay
ing with a perfect stony gravity punched
their tickets, swung himself out through
the door on the other side of the car
riage and went on his way with a broad
grin. O'Rourke saw the grin, and for
moment, though he was a fairly good-tem-
pered man as a general thing, felt venge-
full. The obvious impossibility of pur-
suing the ticket collector along the foot
board did nothing to assuage his anger for
the time.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-01-24
CHAPTER XIII.

81 should like" said Mr.. Frost-"I
should particularly like to know what
your individual caper really is"
Make your desire a little clearer" re-
turned Mr.. Zeno. 81 speak English toll
erably well, l think, but 1 have yet to
learn American. Try English"
The two were seated in Frosts dingy
apartment. The tenant of the room was
better dressed than usual, his clothes
were better brushed, and his linen was
sitter and whittier than ordinary. A tall,
shiny silk hat cooked lazily over one eye
gave him a rakish air, and as he leaned
back in broken down rocking chair, with
his heels on the window sill, he contem-
plated the trim and we'll polished boots
which ornamented his feet with a look
of obvious satisfaction. The evening sun
shone through the dirty, uncurtained win
dow, and gave his sallow skin an unac-
customed glow.
What do you want to get at, at ALP"
demanded Frost. What do you want
to know? What do you want to do?"
II want to know and do many things"
returned Zeno. Come to your point,
my friend. Be more precise. What do
you want to know? What do you want
to do?"
you don't put your head into the
lions mouth and hold it there for moth
in" said Frost. turning a shifty glance
upon him. you could know every move
ment that old mailman makes, il that's
your only game, without putting your
own skin in danger for a second There
amt thing he does that | don't know.
or couldn't know il l wanted to, and
what l know you could know at a very
slight momentary expenditure"
Well" returned Zeno. very well.
You know the man in the photograph.
You know Athanos Zeno. Nobody else
knows Athanos Zeno. my good Frost. If
Athsnos Zeno is betrayed he is betrayed
by George Frost. Is it worth while to
talk Of this any longer? Do you think
that l am not content with carrying nv
life in my own hand, and that l put it
into yours? Do you think that l am
young enough and foolish enough to trust
anybody without a check? Let me tell
you why l employed you. l saw that you
were clever cunning and without scruple.
and without courage. 1t is not a good
thing always to choose a man without
courage, but it is a good thing in your
case, because when you know that your
life hangs upon your good faith you will
be faithful. Now, is it really worth while
to talk Of this any longer?
II own up" said Frost.
II shall not trust you a bit more il
you own up, as you call it." said Zeno.
TRANQUILITY. 81 shall not trust you a
bit Leg. shall not trust you less for
this talk, because have never trusted
you. shall not trust you any more.
because l never trust anybody. 1 am
obliged to be in danger. Now, really.
shall we talk of this thing any merei Is
it really worth while7"
You're net such a fool" Frost an
swered, evidently III at ease beneath Mr..
Zsz~'s snile-''you'rs not such a ssol an
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-01-24

Paradoxical ms it may seem. the
man who marries a rich wife often
gets poor one.-Somerville Journal.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-01-24

How much of injustice and deprayitv
ls sanctioned by custom Terrence
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-01-24


forces cut fe S reach the blood goes down into the
pure ondier ioreiSn matter and "
affection Boek ON ST. sseoy permanently curing everv form OF
all who % Diseases and medical advice desired sent
E1sE SugZFF @nEcSEar CO. am @sTva ca,
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-01-24
REV. TROUTMAFv SENDS
BEST WISHES FOR PE-RU-NA
Rev. George A. E. TrOutman,
Washington, No. Writes,
"My Wife and | Are Strong
Believers in Pe-ru-na."
Catarrh and La Grippe.

Rev. Geo. A. e. Troutman, Mt.
Washington, Mo-, writes: "Aly wife
and are strong believerS In Peruna.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-01-24

I suffered with &czerua for FORTY
yeer1 and could find nothirT 70
cure mo until tried 9. s., 81. I
ssunered intensely with the itoh-
ING ana BURNING; pustules would
s stI IRON which there flowed q
the skin and when scratohad ~
the skin was left as raw IA q nice =
pr oeef. I suffered agony IN ths
long years I was afHictsd. bnt
When used 8. 8. 8. I found \ pers
.oc1 cure. There has never been
any return OF the treubls.
a...H o. II. EVANg,
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-01-24

Most men are optimistic as long
as things are coming their way.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-01-24
SKIN Disc = SEES
HUMORS IN THE BLOOD

~ Mnen the blood Is pure fresh and healthy the
beshes
on its presence is manifested by eruption or disease These
hunors get into the blood
of the collect
OH the waste and refuse matter This unhealthy matter Ia R
10 sour ana men and the
poison me blood begins throw of the acids through the
M n glands the skin producing Eczema Acne letter Psoriasis
With b fa skin ergPons Of various kinds appears usually
VOWS sticky hud that dries and forms and the cno Ia intense
on tne breast face legs though other parts
o. Iooy may be affected In letter
In the blood dries the the skin which are INTENDED
49, o ana plant causing condition and giving
nS eathery appearance Acne appearance m tbe E M
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-01-24

form of p,s-ples and black heads, while
Psoriasis comes In sca1y patches on differ
ent parts of the body One of the worst
forms OF skin trouble Is Salt Rhcum;
It's favorite point of attack Is the scalp,
sometimes causing badness. Poison Oak
and Ivy are also disagreeable types Of skin
1isease. The humor producing the trouble
Ie dormant In the blood through the
winter to break out and torment the
sunerer with the return of Spring. The best
treatment for all skin diseases Is S. S. S.
II Heutralizes the acids and removes the
numors SO that the skin instead of being
arrltated and diseased, Is nourished by
supply OF fresh, healthy blood. External
applications OF salves, washes, lotions, etc,
Wlile they ooothe the itching caused by
sSln snectiens, can never cure the trouble
'oo: 5. s. S. goes down into the circulation
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-01-24

l was cured Of had case of catarrh
when nothing else that / tried had any
effect. My wife was cured from Sc
we're case of Ia grippe, and we feel that
the least We can do Is to gratefully ac-
knowledge the merit Of Peruna.
"My wife joins me in sending best
wishes for your success
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-12-14
OVER EIGHT HUNDRED MIL
LION TO RUN GOVERNMENT.

Appropriations aggregating sS2I,
40s.s4S.0l will be required tor var
ious branches Of the government ser,
vice during the coming fiscal year
according to estimates OF the depart.
mental heads sent to Congress by tn,
Secretary of the treasury.
The following is the apportion.
ment:
Legislative. sl3.l7S.l77.s5: exc
cutive. S4i5,alo: state department.
$&,320.3s&.7e: treasury department
&ls0.ss6,6t5.ll; war department.
s?34.0s3.l50.lo: navy department.
sl37.5lO.3S7.s9: interior department
$s0O.532,l5l.o5; postof,icc depart
ment, S.7ll.O+O; department OF az.
ricuiture. sls.Sl7.6e6: department Of
commerce and labor.si3.0I3,St5; de-
partment OF justice. s9.S9o.020. To-
tai. SS24.t0S,9iS.oI.
The amount that was estimated
for the current fiscal year was $780,
50S.?1296. and the amount appro-
priated for this year at the last ses-
sion OF Congress was $s3e.629.393.-
II.
Among the important individual
items In the estimates for the COM
inG hscal year are: Increase Of the
navy. S23.s40.790: navy ordnance.
s7.020.405.79: coal and transporta-
iion for the naby. 100000: navy
yards and stations, Ss,Sil.73o; PEN
sions. slSl.0ls.000: Isthmian canal.
S35.sS6.ls0.5s: fortiacations and
other works OF defense. sl7.2G3,25l:
rivers and harbors, S4l,s43. l9s.