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The Caucasian., 1909-12-12
A CHRISTMAS
LONG DELAYED,
Woman's Loyalty Recompensed
After Many Weary Years.
BY FRANK H. SWEET.

copyright, 1909, by American Press Asso.
ciation.l
She was just a common, EVERYDAY
sort of woman, woman of the peonle
product of poverty and yet heroine
as noble as ever was immortalized by
poets pen. Her wasted form was
scarcely hidden by the limp. angular
folds Of her scanty calico skirt and the
shawl about her shoulders. Her name
was Mary, and as for her other name-it
does not matter. She had hardly dared
to use it for eighteen long years, and
she thought Of this as she drew near
the big stores which were filed with
happy Christmas shoppers.
she could just family remember that
first sad Christmas thirty years before
when her father. mother and herself
were taken to the city pesthouse. She
never saw them after that day, for
when she left sthe hospital she went
away alone. Mary was only six wears
old then, and her life seemed to have
begun in her uncle's tenement. where
the health officer had left her. 1t was
even then life of poverty and hunger.
Her uncle was strange man and be-
fore she came had lived all by himself.
When she was a little older he sent
her out upon the streets to beg and
then cursed her because she was so
timid and got so little. She was beg
ging one night by the Common when
she met her first friend, very kind
young man, who took her hand and
told her she mustn't beg He took her
down into Pie alley and gave her sup
per there with the newsboys and prom
ised that she should become a news
girl herself next day, which was bet
ter than begging. Mary the news girl'
they called her then.
Her second friend was a new neigh
bor's girl, who moved into the same
house where she lived This neigh.
bor's girl worked as a cash in big
store, and when Mary's uncle disap-
peared one night and did not come
back the neighbors girl lent her a
dress, found her place also as cash
girl and persuaded her mother to take
the orphan into the family. Then be-
gan the best part of Mary's life Dora
and her mother were honest, if poor.
and they gave Mary as good a home
as they could for her meager wages
But the hours of work were long and
weary. with no money for finery and
no time for play. 1t was scarcely
easier when Mary became clerk.
with better pay. but with greater eX-
penses for board and decent clothes
She was old already at seventeen, a
pale, shy girl, when she came to know
Z Tom Haley, who was a janitor in the
store It seemed very strange that
Tom, VINO was several years older,
should care for her aud should want
to take her to walk on Sunday after
moons, but when they knew each other
better and after Tom had asked her to
marry him he said that the reason he
liked her was hecalsse she was So
good That did not clear the mystery
for Mary, but she worshiped Tom
She promised 10 marry him, and yet
she held with tinlid obstinacy that
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his grasp and threw 1t away. SuGden-
ly the old baniSIer broke, and with
gasp of horror Tom and Mary saw the
old man t0pple headlong heavily to the
floor below.
When Tom reached him there was
no sign Of life. The mans neck had
been broken. and Tom had just made
sure of this fact when policeman
put his head in the door and asked in
gruff voice what was the matter.
Why Tom Haley attempted to escape
he could never tell. Terrified and
daZed, he made blind rush for the
back door, but found himself in yard
surrounded by high fence with the
policeman at his heels. The hand of
the officer was on his collar. and his
struggles to free himself were soon
quieted with singing blows on his
head
There were long months in jail until
the indictment was brought against
Tom and more delay before the case
finally came to trial ~
Oh, justice had been blind. The re-
volver Tom had in his pocket he had
The Caucasian., 1909-12-12
VANITYS VISIONS.
Latest Stationery Fad-Crowns That.
Are Popular on Hats.

The latest monogram on stationery
has a harmonious blending of several
colOrs.
Castor shoes of leather and sail
cloth are suitable to wear with dresses
of the same color. -
The full crown has not gone out, and
in net or tulle with wide velvet brims
and ribbon or velvet roses for trim
ming it is extremely piquant.
An attractive black hat has the
crown entirely encircled by a band Of
black lynx. and at the side are massed
white ostrich plumes.
The low bowl crown mushroom
shapes are frequently made up in fur
with a sweeping feather at the side
caught by large ornament. One fur
model is in gray fox, with silk scarf
In a lovely rose shade folded around it
and an osprey plume Of the same rose
tint thrust through this scarf.
Every variation of the tunic skirt is
fashionable this wintess and the one
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borrowed for an old man. as the
lender testified Jones said that he had
been to his place looking for an Did
man A neighbor had seen MaryS
cold greeting as she started away with
her uncle and had heard Toms threat
of vengeance afterward The police
man had seen Tom entering the house
and tad found him bending over the
dead uian.
All hope had left Mary's heart when
she heard Tom sentenced to twenty
years Imprisonment Even the assur-
ance that it would not be over eighteen
years with good conduct On Toms part
failed to brighten her despair, for that
term seemed almost lifetime. The
thought of the jail haunted her every
where, aud instead of trying 10 get
back into the store where Sh, had
worked with Dora She found place as
waitress i'll Il restaurant down by th,
market. but she was recognized even
there and when She found that men
came to see her as curiosity she
would not stay. She no longer dared
TO be il waitress and for years lived as
dishwaShpr in restaurants and cheap
hotels. The pay was scarcely enough
TO keep her alive. yet she saved Il few
cents week by week, never failing in
her hope ard her trust for Tom. When
his time was nearly up she was more
feverishly Eager to save. for after all
her hardsllins she had but little. scarce
" 500, III all these weary years Then
she had a long sickness of typhoid
fever that III three months swept all
her precious savings away.
This was her first day out after her
cenvalescence. She was still very
weak and without a dollar But what
did it matter? This was Toms day
of delivery. She knew the hour when
he was to be set free.
She wanted Tom, and the long defer
red hope of happy home seemed
slight thing compared to her great
longing. The great prison which she
knew so well was almost in sight. At
last she reached the shelter of the
high wall and looked up the passage
way that led to the entrance. She felt
a sudden consciousness of her ragged
clothes. of the limp calico skirt and
of the holes in her shoes. She would
not disgrace Tom by going inside, but
would wait in the street where no one
could see her
What was she bringing her lover
after all these years? She had neither
youth nor health nor money nor home.
She almost dreaded to see him in the
new clothes that she knew the state
would give him. He was coming. She
heard his footsteps on the walk, but
she could not bear to put him to the
rest yet and tremblingly crouched by
the great wall
He came to the street and looked
about him. How old and gray he
seemed, but how handsome still De-
jectedly he walked away from where
she was hiding, failing at first to re-
ognize her. Her weakness and her
longing overcame her and. huskily cry
ing tom. Tom" she staggered out
before him
'AIaryt' he sasped and ran to her
as she was sinking to the pavement.
.I worked fer you. Tom, but was
sick and lost it all. I have no money
for our horne. he sid
She was faiatiilg en his shoulder. and
the big tears raI'e7 from his eyes ard
his voice ehoked him as he replied:
God bless 9ou, Nary! You're too
good for ore Ike ne
And frcsse The '.has of the city
calne tha re9l t',a lfel's ringing the
chimes e -''ll,,-..st,ns exc
The Caucasian., 1909-12-12

there was great deal to be done be-
fore then Homeless as she had al
ways been. waif of the street. she
knew that Tom was scarcely better of
than herself. yet she could not bear to
think of marrying without home. A
home was her great ambition. and it
could not be realized without money
a great deal of money, as it seemed to
her, at least $500. And her lover came
to share that ambition.
Late one Saturday night when Mary
and Dora went home together to the
tenement down in the Cove district
they saw a fierce looking man sitting
on the doorstep. His rough hands stop,
ped Mary as she tried to pass. and she
felt the return of the old sickeniIig
fear as she recognized her uncle. He
did not say why he had deserted her
or tell where he had been, but harshly
ordered her to pack her "duds' aud go
with him. The thought of Tom Haley
was the first that came to her mind,
and II gave her courage to say that
she would not 20. Then as the tears
started to her eyes she jerked away
her hand ana ran up the stairs, breath
less and sohbing. a little later the IN
Gle followed and told Dora and her
naefber thar he was Mary's guardiap
The Caucasian., 1909-12-12
FRIBRLES OF FASHION.
Vageries of the Plated Skirt-Russian
Blouse Suits

About the newest plated skirts there
is no regularity Of arrangement-in
fact. the plaits start from here, there
and everywhere, 1t is this eccentricity
that makes the skirts difficult. And
yet with all these plaitS put into cores
the effect at the hem is very narrow.
No petticOat is worn. the skirt is quite
short for morning and quite long for
afternoon, and the plaits cling to the
ankles.
Diagonal serge belongs to the Rus
sian blouse suit. 1t is made in one
and two toned effects.
Muffs will be worn this season in the
evening. Of course they will not be
the ordinary winter muffs. They will
The Caucasian., 1909-12-12
IN FASHIONS REALM.

A New Sweater For the Motorist.
White Coat Innings Demode.
The newest sweater or undergar-
ment designed especially for the mo-
torist is a semititting sack shape with
a couple of pockets in the basque.
a smart felt hat for a young girl is
III charming shade of pearl gray
wreathed with Il garland of small
flowers and foliage. all made of bebe
ribbon intwined with a band of gray
velvet
A point to remember with regard to
the lining of coats is that white lin
ings are no longer fashionable. Either
The Caucasian., 1909-12-12

be huge creations of chiffon, lace and
ribbon. very light and tilmy.
Belts of leather OF suede are again
in vogue. They are about FIVE inches
in depth.
The girls dress to be seen in the cut
is made in jersey style, with plated
skirt, One of the pretty plaid mate
rials of the season is used A sash of
ribbon is an attractive feature of this
very desirable little frock
JUDIC CHOLLET.
The Caucasian., 1909-12-12

cloth. The drapery consisted of long
strand of chiffon, the same color as the
gown, bordered with handsome pat
tern of colored flowers.
Capes are being much worn. They
are always comfortable and easy
wrap to slip on and off. The cape IL
lustrated is made in true military style
with straight revers for its entire
length, or it may be buttoned over
IN double breasted fashion. The arm
openings are at the seam, but many
women prefer the front openings.
JUDO CHOLLET.
The Caucasian., 1909-12-12
FLOTSAM AND .JETSAM.
No More Rabbit cared CoEIars-Mols.
skin a Lovely PeIt For Coats

Collars are now practically even ali
round and are very high. Tabs and
points have disappeared.
The quality of moleskin gives cling
ing lines to long coal, and the color
cannot be improved. Its dull gray
tones blend with every shade 0f cos
tune
Challie is back again IN lovely de-
signs which offer dainty colored r"liAs
from the ever present plain white shir'
waist. Dotted and striped effects are
especially adapted for tailored effects.
Buckles have come to the back, front
and sides of this seasons hats in forms
that depart from the metal shapes of a
few years ago.
With the new coiffures. which have
a fat effect in front. many women are
wearing especially ornamental head
dresses. Little caps of gold or silver
mesh incrusted with 6ewels are remi-
The Caucasian., 1909-12-12
JOTTINGS OF FASHION.
Satin Charmeuse Favorite Material
For Evening Gowns.

Satin charmeuse remains the favorits"
fabric for ball and dinner gowns-in
fact, for evening gowns of ali descrip-'
tions 1t is delightful when yelled With
embroidered chiffon of Il dainty color
Black velvet trimmed with black silk
braid and black fur is much in evil
dencp The skirt is also of black vel
vet if economy is no object, but face
cloth with note Of velvet repeated on
The Caucasian., 1909-12-12
JUDO CHOLLET.

This May Manton pattern is cut in sizes
from q to 80 inches waist measure. Sendg
10 cents to this Office giving number, $685.
and it will be promptly forwarded to you
by mail. If in haste send an additional
two cent stamp O letter postage, which
insures more Prompt delivery.
The Caucasian., 1909-12-12
JUDIC CHoLLE1'

This May Manton pattern is cut for
girls six, eight ten and twelve years of
age Send 10 cents to this office giving
number, 6507 and it will be promptly for
warded to you by mail If in haste send
an additional two cent stamp for letter
postage. which insures more prompt de-
The Caucasian., 1909-12-12

This May Manton pattern is cut in
three sizes-smal 81 or a. medium SO or
IS and large 40 or 4 bust measure. Send
10 cents to this Office giving number, 62G4,
and 10 cents for the braiding pattern, No.
385, and they will be promptly forwarded
to you by mail. If in haste send an adGi-
tional two cent stamp for letter postage.
which inspres more prompt delivery.
The Caucasian., 1909-12-12

it makes a more practical skirt for
walking and looks, too, a little less
snowy.
A little cravat to finish off one of
the new fur bordered gowns seen re-
Gently was made Of strands of chenille.
mingled with mink tails
The dress pictured makes a tremen-
dously smart school frcck carried out
in plaid with plain landings The
waist can either be lined or unlined
and the skirt made with high waist
line or with belt as preferred.
JUDIC CHOLLET.
These May Manton patterns are cut
for the waist from % . . treHes bust
measure and for the skirt from - 10 90
inches waist measure. Send = cents each,
for these patterns. Eir:q- I'm se-. .,.frt
6SsI and waist Gt95 a~7 The. VII? be
promptly forwarded 70 sou * r1afi. II
in haste send az 20 = o. "t4a3 cent
stamp for letter rozr = "a :. Sures
more prompt deliver,
The Caucasian., 1909-12-12
SNAPSHOTS OF FASHION.
All Black Gown Modish This Winter
Persian Silks,

Persian Silks.
The all black gown will have con-
spicuous place III the wardrobe this
winter Different black materials are
used in the same gown, making a very
chic effect
Persian silk is artfully used by blouse
makers as foundation for dark chif-
fon. The lovely design of the silk is
elusive in its colorings, and its uncer-
tainty adds charm which is always
striVen for by those who shun fragrant
or conspicuous tones
A pretty drappry that might be re-
movable if desired adorned long
plain skirt of banana chiffon broad
The Caucasian., 1909-12-12

illustrated is particularly good STYLE,
Soft material must be used for the
tunic skirt; otherwise the effect is
bulky and heavy. The t1ounce which
makes the lower part of the skirt is
in circular shape.
The Caucasian., 1909-12-12

niscent of Juliet. Velvet clasped un-
der a jeweled buckle is effective on
yellow or white hair.
Hoods are among the prettiest head
coverings that woman can wear. This
season they are being much used for
the theater and opera as we'll as mo-
toring Here is model that can be
made available for all occasions. Chit
fon with rosettes of ribbon makes a
dressy combination, OF crepe de chine
heavily lined is practical for motor
wear JUDIC CHOI.LET.
This May Manton pattern comes in one
size only. Send 10 cents, giving number,
6493, and it will be promptly forwarded to
you by mail. If in haste send addi
tional two cent stamp for letter postage
which insures more prompt delivery.
The Caucasian., 1909-12-12

the lining is of silk or satin of the
same tint as the coat or contrasting
color is used Banana is the leading
color this winter
A new make of cashmere with a
more satinlike surface than usual is
worn alike for day and evening dresses.
AL sorts of fancy girdles are being
worn just now, and the illustration
shows number that are smart and
in every way attractive. No. 1 is
made with rounded upper edge, No.
with the square bib effect and No
with the points that are among the
newest of all things. Each and every
one is suitable for thin materials. The
girdles are made over fitted founda-
tions, which are boned to preserve
their shape JUDIc CHOLLET.
This May Manton pattern is cut in sizes
for 2, "a. q. 28 ard iacA w IS THeas-
ure. Send 10 cents t. tt7iS oTce, giving
number, 6508. and it will he promptly for
warded to yoU by nlaA. # IN haste send
an additional we ces san = fer iette-
postage, which isssifes more prompt de-
livery
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-17
The Sensible Shirtwaist.

Shfrtwaists are as much in vogue thls
season as last. Year after year and sea-
son after season rumors are heard that
the shirt waist must go, but as the months
roll by the alarm Is found a false one
Seemingly the shirtwaist never has been
more popular than at present. 1t is worn
by young and old and is equally popular
made up In cotton, silk or wooden fabrics
The lingerie waists grow Increasingly
elaborate, while the tailored ones this
year are as severe as they ever have
been, both as to lines and stitches. MOST
women would consider 1t misfortune to
have the shirtwaist superseded. one
woman, speaking OF the possibility, said:
1.-The mere suggestion brings up visions
of the unbecoming and thoroughly I'M
comfortable waists of a generation ago
waists which were tight and most UNI
comfortable. Why, when ] was girl
waists were made SO tight that one
scarcely had room to breathe or to grow.
You see. the waists then not only were
tight to begin with, but to make their
tiGhtness doubly sure. they were lined
with unshrunken unhleaehed muslin. The
result was that after the first washing
we felt we were in straightJackets. To-
day 1t all is changed and boon the
change is. I think ] am not exaggerating
when | say that the shirtwaist is truly
a great factor in the health and physique
of women of today"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-17
Closing a Summer Home.

When closing bungalow for the winter
many things must be thought of in quick
time II the house Is to be left in good
order, safe from mould and rust and
dampness.
In the first place there Is great danger
Of kitchen utensils, stove, etc, rusting.
This may be entirely obviated by putting
a coat OF paraffine over the exposed sur
faces. Brass may also be treated in
this way. A large lump of 'paraffine is
melted and poured over the surfaces.
pumping engine and any sort of ma
chinery may be preserved by receiving q
coat of white lead.
Clothes should not be left hanging in the
clocets, and all bed covers, blankets,
cushions, ETC.. should be packed in trunks
with moth balls. Rugs should also be
rolled up. after they have been beaten
and thoroughly cleaned, and plates of
copperas and water should be set about in
the various rooms. No hangings of any
sort, cushions or divan covers should be
left unstored through the winter months.
Before II is closed the house should be
cleaned and aired thoroughly. Everly par
ticlc o. food must be removed from the
kitchen and pantry If mice and reaches
are to be avoided. The plumbing pipes
should be scalded with I've and boiling
water, especially the kitchen sink. the
tank emptied and the water turned of.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-17
Americas Richest Woman.

The bequest of practically his whoIa
estate to his wife made In the will os
r. H. Hartman has aroused anew tba
o4o controversy as to VIII. is the richest
woman in America. This question "a
ABOUT as interesting and as profitable az
me fnooted question of VINO discoverad
the pole first or WAS IL revision do.vn-
ward or who hit Billy Patterson or how
Old is Ann? 1t matters very little wheth-
er MRS. Hartman Is now richer than
Hetty Green or Mrs. Sage. 1T matters :
great deal, however, that a few women
own and control so large a share Of ths
wealth of the republic
Below Is partial list OF the women
who are supposed to be the richest -
their sex In America.
MIS-. cornelius Vanderbilt. ST., received
s1'ooo'oCo and annuity of 100000 wear
from her husbands estate.
Mrs Marshall Field. from husband,z
estate of Ssoo,0O0,000, received &. O01 on T.,
leu Of her dover right.
MRS. Thomas B. Wannamaker reca,,,a,g
one-third of husbands estate of saD.Ooo ooa
MRS. motifs K Jesup got $4,000 from
her husbands estate Of SIS, 900 600
Mrs. Fl. H. Rogers from her hush.rd,.
estate OF sl00,OO0000 received a home ann
100000 year. 'o anu
Mrs. Roswell p Flower received The
d nnik of her husbands estate of 81
0oO $1,000 asiqnrwSyWvn
Mrs james Henry Smith received Al
5000 a. lleu or dover rights In her
husbands estate of $4,000, eco
Mrs' William K. Thaw received $40 :
$4,000 Of her husbands estate of 600
0O0. 000 VI Wv
Mrs. Russell Sage received all of her
husbands estate of S63 10000.
MRS. Betty Green has made 500. 900 ooa
MRS. III. o. Havemeyer received 4
Wldows share of her husbands estate az
~zo,vu'W0, home and $4,000 a year
MISS Helen Miller Gould received about
slo,ooOOO0 from her fathers estate.
MRS William b. Leeds has a life inter
est in her husbands estate OF $40. GOO ON
Mrs. Phoebe Hearst has all OF her bl,s-
bands estate OF $50, oOo.O 900.
MRS. Frederic C. PenieId formerly
MISS Anne Weightman) inherited 5000 :
900 from her fathers estate
Mrs. Hartman has inherited an estate
valued from 100000 to $50. 900 600
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-17
Enough Sleep for Children.

Jean Williams, M. D.. who is conduct
ing a department of advice to mothers
for the woman's Home Companion.
says
Let me say few words to the moth
ers who forget that their growing chill
dren need long sleeping hours, in or
der that healthy growth shall be con-
tinued and a well organized nervous sys-
tenn become established. 1t Is especially
important that good judgment shall be
exercised during puberty. Great physical
demands are made at this period. and
the wise mother makes every effort to
avoid for her children. unnecessary dis
sipation of energy.
''It Is not easy to state definitely the
number of hours of sleep required, as
there are individual requirements that
will materially modify any rules; still,
we may safely say that in the great
majority of cases after early infancy.
when the normal child sleeps most Of
the time, at least Il out of the "a hours
should be spent in sleep. Until six years
OF age the daily nap should be added
to this. The II hours of sleep should
continue until the tenth year, and long
err If the child is delicate or OF espe-
cially sensitive nervous organization.
From 10 to IA years 10 hours Of sleep
are usually required and often IL would
be advantageous; from IA until full ma
turity the sleeping hours are. as a rule.
more irregular than at any period of
life, and then the effort must be made
to compensate for the short hours by
longer indulgence when opportunity Of
fers remembering that few have the en-
durance to cope with the complexities
of modern life and thrive on less sleep
than a daily average Of eight hours"