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The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

more's last in their partings, and
were followed usually by kilograms
about the most preposterous things.
or suggestions for romantic adven-
lures, or some new hypothesis touch
ing Capt. Kidd and his buried treas
ure. Ardmore never wrote letters;
he always teleEraphed. and he en-
joyed filing long. mysterious and ex-
pensive messages with telegraph oper-
ators in obscure places where a
scrupulous ten words was the frugal
limit.
Griswold lighted cigar and opened
the afternoon Atlanta papers in the
smoking compartment. His eye was
caught at once by imperative head
lines. 1t is not too much to say that
the eye Of the continent was arrested
that evening by the amazing disclos-
ure, now tardily reaching the public
that something unusual had occurred
at the annual meeting Of the Cotton
Planters association at New Orleans
on the previous day. Every copy
reader and editor, every paragrapher
on every newspaper In the land had
smiled and reached for fresh pencil
as a preliminary bulletin announced
the passing of harsh words between
the governor of North Carolina and
the governor OF South Carolina. 1t
may as we'll be acknowledged here
that Just what really happened at the
Cotton Planters convention will
never be known, for this particular
meeting was held behind closed doors,
and as the two governors were
honored guests of the association, no
member has ever breathed word
touching an incident that all most
sincerely deplored. Indeed, no hint
of 1t would ever have reached the pub
lie had 1t not been that both gentle
men hurriedly left the convention hall,
refused to keep their appointments to
speak at the banquet that followed
the business meetings, and were re-
ported to have taken the first trains
for their respective capitals. 1t was
whispered by few persons that the
governor of South Carolina had
taken fling at the authenticity of
the Mecklenburg Declaration of Inde-
pendence; 1t was rumored in other
quarters that the governor of North
Carolina was the aggressor, he having
1T was said-declared that q people
(meaning the freemen of the common
wealth Of South Carolina) who were
not intelligent enough to raise their
own hay, and who, moreover, bought
that article in Ohio, were not worth
the ground necessary for their decent
interment. 1t is not the purpose of
this chronicle either to seek the truth
Of what passed between the two gov
ernors at New Orleans, or to discuss
the points of history and agriculture
raised In the statements just indi
Gated. AS every one knows, the goth
of May (or was 1t the 31stD, 1775, is
solemnly observed in North Carolina
as the day on which the patriots OF
Mecklenburg county severed the re-
lations heretofore existing between
them and his majesty, King George
the Third. Eqnally we'll known is the
fact that in South Carolina it Is an
article of religious faith that on that
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

The latest government report is ad-
1itionally favorable to big wheat
crop. The returns. a. interpreted by
the skilled statistician Of the New
York produce exchange, indicate to-
tal harvest Of 702,404, 900 bushels,
against an indication for tho same
time last year Of 1881 900 bushels.
The estimate for 1909 fell below the
actual result. for the total yield last
year was 737. 1853. 900 bushels. Should
there be similar excess this year there
viii be . good chance for = record
breaking output
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

Russia has not figured extensively
~ q cotton-producing country. But 1t
seems to have ambitions In that direc-
ton. Reports from Tiflis are to the ef-
iect that the area sown to cotton this
vear IL double that Of 1909. In one dis
lrict 400 acres are devoted to the
stape. That is I tiny fraction OF the
total in the United States, but high
prices have stimulated cotton growing
wherever practicable, and the aggre'
gate result may be q substantial gain
II the foreign output.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20
Didn't Look Right.

negro, a new assistant on a farm
while the farmer, cross-eye,. man,
was to- hit her on the head with an ak.
The darky, observing the mans eyes,
In some fear inquired:
is you gwinc to hit whar you is
lookin'. boss?'
Why, certainly" answered the far
mer.
We'll, den, you hold de COW your
self, sah"
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20
Mrs. Catherine Waugh McCuIloch.

then they should be made to hear II
inside the factory. She went right up
to the open windows to make her
speech. A bench was passed out to
her and she mounted 1t. and those in
side heard her as we'll as those brave
enough to come outside.
The rallying songs by Miss Jennie
F. W. Johnson helped lot. and 1t was
not long before the campaigners had
Interested auditors.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20
A Startler.

A gentleman whose hearing is ue-
fective is the owner of dog that Is
the terror of the neighborhood IN
which he lives, and which cause him
no end of trouble. The other day
he was accosted by friend, who SAID:
Good morning. Mr.. H. Your wife
made very pleasant call on us last
evening""
I'm very sorry" came the start
ling reply I'll see that 1t don't oc-
cur again. for I'm going to chain her
1p in the future"-Londou Teleg' aph-
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

The ice cold geyser discovered in
Yellowstone park not only upsets the
accepted theory as to the origin OF Pc
riodical natural fountains. but adds a
feature Of economic value to the scene
of natural wonders. Heretofore tour
lists have been able to catch fish and
swing them from the river into gey
ser basin Of hot water. to be cooked
while still upon the hook. Now they
will be able to catch the fish ant
swing them Into cold storage.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

II IL stated that the recent missile
test against the ram Katahdin has
demonstrated that the theory ~ to the
piercing power Of big projectiles fred
1 modern battleships' range Is wrong
that the missile really drops from the
trajectory ut 20 sharp an angle that Il
1elivers = glancing blow and therefore
loss not penetrate armor plate Of only
moderate thickness. II this II true
the nghting will have to be at closer
range. and the guns Of smaller caliber
han the big 13-inch rines will come
into greater favor.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

While men are accorded the gaming
table, the horse race, and similar d.
versions. women must resort to the
bargain counter to s-tisfy their in
herent desire to get all they can with
out fair return.-Miss Sophronishs
Breckenridge.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20
Didn't like the Company.

The Narrator-And from my tee
shot the ball, caught the dog, lifted
him over bush and landed him in
ducc the dog to come on to the links
with me since.
The Listener-Perhaps he objects
to being seen out with Ananias.-Lon-
don Opinion.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

The peril Of tho four young men
who put out upon Lake Michigan in a
gasoline launch with = supply Of fuel
close to exhaustion should remind mo-
tor yachtsmen that q email boat with
out power II helpless In comparison
with Z sailing yacht. The latter can
b handled 20 that she will be safe In
the toughest OF weather. whilo the
powerless motor boat must wallow and
charge OF her have seamanship enough
to rig q sea anchor and ride behind II
while awaiting succor.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20
LOMAx JOINS GOULD LINE
ouita tho Union Pacific to Become the
Western Pacifie's Passenger
Traffic Manager.

Chicako.-Edward Lloyd Lomax, for
the last twenty-one years general pas
senger and ticket agent Of the Union
Pacific, resigned recently to become
passenger tranfc manager Of the West
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20
osterous.

Willie-"I say. ma, f dad was to die.
would he so to heaven?'
Ma-"Hush Willie, hos been
putting such ridiculous thoughts into
your head?"
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

These long distance weather predic-
lions give one chance to worry for
Z week about weather that never
comes.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

Dancing masters wish their art to
be highly differentiated from wrest-
Ting contests and one cannot blame
lhom.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

To atone partially for the poor dis
play made by the comet there will be
another total eclipse Of the moon on
November 16. Walt for It.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

Considering that 1t Ia an amusement
sf the rich we ought to hear that
smuggling Ii q matter OF tempera-
ment-
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

A Judge advised speed maniac to
Ne Z doctor. A good. reliable prison
loctor would be particularly likely to
AFFORD him relief.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

Now that an ion OF electricity has
been found, the mystery of the force
b simply increased.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

One can hardly blame the aviators
tor wanting to use their wings In the
general direction of the wind
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

II there IL one thing upon which
thrifty men agree 1t is that they pre-
ter Z street car to Z taxi.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

The middleman IL not needed. but
the world will continue to need the
farmer and the consumer
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

The fibbing as to age, girls, can 60
ords have disappeared.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

Never mind, there will soon be files
enough to give every man chance
70 do his duty.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

In London a safe has been made to
hold $4,000. .000.000 worth OF radium.
The problem now IL to get tho radium.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

4 Seattle man cured q stomach
trouble by fasting 80 days. They
buried him on the fortieth day.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

What makes the kaiser's SO castles
20 expensive Is that none Of them 10
. castle In the air
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

Along with other cooling drinks,
take this bromide: is It hot enough
tor your
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

That Louisiana calf with two heads
and two tails came near being twins.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

It may be bromide to talk about
Tho weather. but how can you help It!
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20
Oopyright 1908 By Tho Bobbs- Merrill Company.
SYNOPSIS.

Tommy Ardmore. New York millionaire
and owner OF great estate in North
Carolina, reaches Atlanta In search of a
pretty girl who winked at him their
trains stood opposite each other two days
before. On the depot platform he meets
his old friend, Harry Griswold. professor
In the University OF Virginia, on his way
north.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

Cheer up, astronomers! Mars ISM
going to run away. anyhow.
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

How many dies have you killed,
The silver messenger., 1910-09-20

Behold the ice man in all his glory
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-06-11
CHAPTER VIII.
wbat Happened In the Rue Barbette.

"hh
ENDING Fairholme's arrival. Brett
was not idle. He visited a prom
q inent ieweler in the Rue de la
Paix. and. after making some trivial pur-
chases led the conversation to the
question of diamonds, By skillful in
curry he ascertained a good deal about
nrecions stones. both in their crude and
their finished states. The accommodate
ING Frenchman showed him a good
many samples of South African, Bra
zilian. and Indian stones. and explained
To him the various tests which were
used to determine their value.
Brett had no special object in seeking
this information. When engaged In
calculating any mystery he made 1t an
invariable rule to post himself as &C
~curately as possible concerning all
minor details which might, by any
straining of circumstances, become use
full.
He returned to his hotel and jotted
down some notes of this conversation
Whilst engaged in the task a telegram
arrived from the Earl of Fairholme an
nouncing hat nobleman's departure
from London by the afternoon train
service via Bologne.
P~unctually at the time appointed the
earl reached the hotel. He was all
eagerness to learn what had happened
since they parted in London, and why
Brett had so suddenly summoned him
to Paris.
ct really have not much definite in
| formation said the barrlster Thus
! far | am building chiefly On surmise,
but | have undoubtedly come into con-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-06-11

This clever We man has not a wrinkle upon her
>eca. she has discovered a marvellous. simple
1890 ,,,ioh hrougbt a wonderful change In
"e'hou "nion Diouens -. r.s~o
her race IN a single MINT ,f ov
wrinkles ana ueVeiopihs IL puS' e ihSen'u 10
truly wonderfully rapid.
eha mada herself the woman she ie today and
s..n. aho,,t tha uondorful change In her an
49, n : sscret and nleasant manner. Her
poa.n1aw,on ,s as clear and fair as that of a
oh,S sha t,rnad her scrawnv figure into a
haa,,t,,,, b,s, ana well-developed form. She
pea .s,n sor. Sru eysla shes and eyebrows.
80 aa,,5 soarcaIv ba seen and she made
wnicn couid 49, y "Tt,,1 ~, her our
tnen ,ons' LINEN a"1 -
methods.
z nnaslhe y 10y, a,,arv vr,nrle
simple discovery she removed every wrihkle
from her race ana developed her mn heoA Nv
form to beautiful proportions,
Nothing Is taken into the stomach. no mask
or common massage, no harmtui pias,ers' no
BY her new process she removes wrinkles and
HaJaiona tha ubole fe,,re nlpnn and FAT.
=, -,-n,v ax.e.,n~ H. hu,aras -,
" Az sAps ~ Ni
women VINO write IN regarding the WONDERFUL
results from this new beauty treatment. which
- identifying their face and form after beauty
doctors and other methods failed.
49, NTerr,tt or Wisconsin writes bar vr,nk,es
.-sn.,ra,,, d,aonneared Misc uanaon ur,tes
her bust Is beautifuiiy developed and wrinkles
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-06-11
Trouble Ahead.
Dear Miss Doom:

Dear Miss Doom:
Kindly let me- know the best way to
be married and keep the ceremony a
secret for at least four months. Would
you advise me to go to a small town
nearby? Will do just as you say.
STAR READER.
If you would really "do just as I
say you would not think of marry
ing and keeping 1t a secret. The man
who would allow you to do such a
thing is somewhat selfish. It often
happens that when the marriage is
finally announced that unkind COM
ment results. Many a girl who has
followed this plan has awakened to the
realization hat If she had confided In
her family, at least. she would have
saved herself much embarrassment.
Marry just as quietly and secretly as
you wish, but it at once.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-06-11
The Real Secret of
Bust Development
French Scientists Responsible For Dis
covery Which Has Produced
Remarkable Results.
Method Simple, ANY Woman Can Do 1t.

The discovery has been made, and
thoroughly tested with amazing results.
by a French Scientist, that any. woman
ma develop her bust and form to
plumpness and roundness. This dis
covery Is remarkable because II Is alb
solutely safe and because II does not
matter whether a woman has always
lacked development, or whether she
has lost it from any cause, or whether
she be young or elderly.
Nearly every woman knows how use
less nave been the old method of mas
sage, electricity, creams, certain instru-
ments, and so on. The actual develop
ment by means of this discovery may
be hard to realize. but 1t is true never
theless. Some women may doubt 1T.
but 1t is a fact. A development of sew
eral inches in a few days time mas
been produced and which has remained
lasting. at the same time improving
the health.
Improvement has been noted in a few
days time. 1t is undoubtedly a Won
derful solution to the problem which
has confronted thousands OF IN
fortunate women.
The discovery is simple. 1t has been
has already produced many startling
Madam DuBarrie, the famous special
list. is now In this country, with head
quarters in Chicago. She has agreed
to tell all the readers of this paper
about this discovery, free of charge. II
Mdme' DuBarrie. Suite 1865 ouinlan
Building, Chicago, Ill. enclosing a 2
cent stamp to pay for postage. and re-
ceive by return mail complete informa-
ton. which we feel certain will glad
den the hearts OF many women
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-06-11
Gard Etiquette.
Dear Miss Doom:

Dear Miss Doom:
What is the proper procedure In re-
gard to cards when the hostess opens
the door for a caller?
MRS. NEWLYWED.
If it is a first call, and your hostess
may not know your full name, you
should leave your W and your hus-
bands ardcs, laying them unostenta-
tiously on the hall table as you cave.
If there is no place convenient. you
may hand them to her, saying that you
are leaving them so that she won't
forget your address. Under no circum-
stances should you hand them to her
as you go in. as you would if a servant
opened the door.
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of Mr.. Talbot. If it fails, there will
certainly be some shooting or stabbing.N
or perhaps an attempt may be made
to keep me a prisoner. This latter
eventuality renders the presence Of the
police essential. No matter what has
happened to me, they will, with your
assistance, be able to take up the In
quiry exactly where l leave it off. In
this notebook here, which / am plac-
ing In a locked drawer"-and he suited
his action to the words-"you will find
details of all that I have done up to the
present moment, together with the lines
along which future inquiries should pro-
coed. In particular, you will find an
elaboration of the theory which !
pect to-morrow's visit to confirm. You
fully understand me? All this antici-
pates that after 1880 tomorrow ! shall
be personally unable to conduct the IN
v~estigation further"
Yes" agreed the earl, with rueful
emphasis, 81 fully understand the
proposition. and I tell you Brett, I
don't like 1t. There has been enough
blood split in this beastly business al
ready, and I feel a sort of personal re-
sponsibility for you, you know, because
1 brought you into it."
Then" said the barrister. with a
laugh. II solemnly acquit you of any
such responsibility. l am going into
the business with my eyes open. It
interests me strangely, and I would not
abandon the quest now on my ac-
count"
But can't you explain matters a lit
tie more clearly? Is 1t necessary that
l should be kept in the dark as to the
circumstances which have led up to this
critical movement Tomorrow"
mot in the least. 1t is, indeed, very
important that you should comprehend
all that has gone before: 1 only started
at the end. so to speak. so as to fix
accurately in you mind your part of
the business which now stands separate
and distinctly outlined in YOU memory.
What I am going to tell you simply
leads up to the expected denouement."
He then recited to the wondering earl
the whole of the curious vents which
had happened during the preceding
twenty-four hours.
Ito He Continued Monday
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-06-11

"Assuredly," said Brett; but let me
beg you to leave o cigarettes be-
hind. They are exquisite"
Observation-Disclosures had never before en-
countered such a personality as Regt-
Maid Brett. His eyebrows became per-
fectly oval with surprise and admira-
ton for the mar who could thus Juggle
with a dangerous situation
Here is my case" he said, land when
we have concluded this most Interesting
conversation 1 hope you will leave me
your address, SO that I may AVE the
extreme pleasure of sending you a few
hundreds"
Then he quilted the room. He was
absent fully i've minutes.
On his return he said:
"In the opinion of my friend, Mr..
Brett. it is impossible for us to do any
thing at the present moment. We must
INQUIRE; we must verify; we must con-
suit others. You will see that h nego-
tiations YOU have undertaken require
on our part some display of the extreme
! delicacy and tact in which you have
| given us so admirable a lesson. Sup
nose, now. we agree to meet here again
tomorrow at the same hour Am l TO
understand h what has ~transplred
this morning remains, We will not say a
| secret, but a myth. a mere IDLE phan-
tasy as between you and me?'
THAT is precisely my idea,' SAID
BRETT. lone hates to mention such 9
brutal word as police in an affair de-
handing fnesse. Personally, l hate the
blunderers. They rob life of its charm,
they have absolutely no conception OF
art. Romance with them can end only
In penal servitude or on the gaiiows
Relieve me, Hussein, l am verydiscreet.'
In another minute he was standing
IN the street, and inhaling generous
dranghts of the keen air of Paris.
81 wonder how much my life was
worth during the first five minutesT
said he to himself; n then he mad'
his way to a telegraph office. whenc'
he dispatched the following message:
ITO the Earl of Fairholme'
"Stanhope Gate. London.
"Have received definite intelligence
which confirms my views. Expect oui
friend will be discovered within forty
eight hours. II possible. join me a.
Grand Hotel, Paris. tonight, II o'clock
BRETT"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-06-11

DEFT TOUCHES.

The deep hens in a contrasting ma
terial or color that trim the lower edges
of the skirts now are really becoming
to few; that is, the tall n slender
types.
The line can. however. be modified in
various ways so 1t will be becoming,
and one of the prettiest is the cutaway
band in centr front. This Is in ~"
until it measures only half its width
at the front. The band is piped n Is
arranged to overlap the dress. Rows
of buttons trim the 'U" on the sides,
which, of course, furthers this impress
sion.
An extreme novelty in mourning at
tire is a blouse fashioned from flet net,
combined with English crepe. y
The net is tucked in groups divided
by milliner's folds of crepe an inch
wide, arranged le~ngthwise on the waist
part. These go around the arms on
the sleeves.
A Dutch turnover collar of white
crepe is the finish of the neck. This ends
with a bow of crepe of many loops
about one inch wide.
Cuffs shaped of the white crepe
turn back over the three-quarter
sleeves. To soften the line of the plain
collar a strip of rushed white tulle
is placed around the neck. the ends
folding W eac other in centre front
before the blouse is put on.
Yellow and pink. so cunningly woven
they look like spun gold, make a lovely
veil.
Pale mauve shot with gray suggests
a cloud of mist, and the pretty soft
green's combined with odd blues pro-
luce charming changeable effects.
These wells are hemmed on all sides
with chiffon cloth In a solid color to
match one of those woven in the veil.
New guimpes or slip-yokes show
much improvement in shape. They are
shaped at the shoulders so as entirely
to prevent any restriction of movement.
and at the same time extend sufficient
ly far over the shoulders to hold them
securely.
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PerspiratiOn Stains.
Dear Miss Doom:

Dear Miss Doom:
VIII you kindly tell me how to clean
a northumberland net yoke which has
become soiled from perspiration? Also
how to clean q white embroidered-dress
without washing 1t? The yoke and
collar have turned yellow from per-
SEPARATION. g M, w.
If the gold thread is furnished you
cannot restore the color. An alcohol
bath might be beneficial, Moisten the
soiled parts of the embroidered white
dress and apply a paste of starch.
After it Is thoroughly dry brush off.