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lieve he. My brain is tired I'm thor
oughly exhausted. Please let me go.
My poor wife won't know what's the
matter"
Never mind about your wife,"
growled the captain. We've sent for
her. How much did you try to Dor
row."
Howard was silent a moment, as If
racking his brain, trying to remem-
Der.
"A thousand-two thousand. / for
get. | think one thobSand."
did he say he'd lend you the mon
ey?" demanded the inqusitor.
NO" replied the prisoner, with hest
tation. He couldn't-he-poo chap
ne"
All" snapped the captain. He re-
fused-that led to words. There was
quarrel, and" Suddenly leaning
forward until his face almost touched
Howard's. he Kissed rather than
spoke: You shot him!"
Howard gave an involuntary step
backward, as if he realized the trap
being laid for him.
No. moi" he cried.
Quickly following up his advantage,
Capt. Clinton shouted dramatically:
You lie He was found on the
floor in this room-dead. You were
trying to get out of the house with
out being seen You hadn't even
stopped to wash the blood of your
hands All you fellers make mistakes.
You relied on getting away unseen.
You never stopped TO think that the
blood on your hac : would betray
YOU GrufIly he a, ID: Nov, come.
what's the use of wasting all this
time? 1t won't so so hard with you
if You own up You killed Robert
/ Underwood"
Howard shook his head There was
a pathetic expression of helplessness
on his face
i didn't kill him." he faltered. 81
was asleep on that sofa. woke up.
( Il was dark. went out | wanted 20
/ get home. My wife was waiting for
me
Now I've caught yeu lying, inter
rupted the captain quickly. You told
the coroner you saw the dead man and
feared you would be suspected of his
murder, and so tried to get away I'M
seen" Turning to his men, he added:
How is that. Maloney? Did the pris-
oner say that?"
The sergeant consulted his back
notes, and replied
Yes, Cap, that's what he said
Suddenly Capt Clinton drew from
I his hip pocket the revolver which
had found on the floor near the dea.
mans body. The supreme test was
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-04-11

be bouSn. IN any size, cheap paper
models IN the latest styles, hooks and
eyes already sewed to a tape for put
ting on, in many places, waist and
skirt Innings already shaped. Then
look at the materials-was ever love-
Illness, the sort of simple daintiness a
young girl needs, cheaper, more va
ried, more tempting?
For the fixy frocks girl wants for
semi-gala wear, hot summer after
moons perhaps when with a party of
youthful companions on some frolic or
other, l would advise the young buyer,
or the mother who does the purchas-
ing. to consider the cotton voiles
These lovely textures, some of which
resemble very open marquisette, are
cheap, radiant, and immensely smart,
and where they are bordered, as they
most commonly are now, only the least
bit of ribbon for the belt and sleeve
edges is needed in addition. Some of
these dainty textiles seen recently had
a border band quite eight inches deep
in shaded pinks, blues, violets or vel
lows. The rest of the goods was in
pineapple white, which mellow tone is
becoming to all, besides being smar-
ter than pure white. The checks in
these voiles, while not so dressy as
the plain ones with the tinted borders,
are yet very effective, and these also
show pretty edges in white stripes and
the color of the checking. One blue
and white checked wolfe had a solid
black border, this rare combination
selling for six dollars the piece Of
seven yards.
For still dressier frocks there are
chiffons from thirty-fve cents up,
these suggesting veilings for old even
ing gowns not good enough to make
over without other material, while on
every counter there are remnants Of
black and white or colored silk which
are just the thing for The skirt bands
still used, and for the slight bit OF
decking employed on the bodice.
For the young persons everyday
frocks, the little morning gown of sum-
mer holiday, the pretty school frock
that must soon replace the warm one,
there are numerous cotton materials OF
inexpensive sort, which plain band
ing or the least wash embroidery
would trim effectively. Lovely ging-
hams in dainty flower tints are seen
at twelve cents a yard, the thinner.
more open linens In double widths at
thirty-five aid percales, calicos. chev-
lots, corded suitings, etc. range any
where from ten cents up.
Orr illustration offeTs ideas for ma
teriais ranging from the simplest to
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-04-11

of shorter stature, and therefore, in a
measure, the table must be made for
the invalid it is intended for; but it is
as we'll to remember in making IT,
that the length of the legs should err
on the wrong side, as 1t is an easy
matter to cut them down and shorten
them, but they cannot well be made
longer.
The sketch very clearly shows the
shape OF the table. and it is Of such
simple construction that the amateur
carpenter can undertake 1t without
Inisgivings, and when complete, for
appearance sake, 1t may be painted or
stained.
The legs should be made of wood
about one and half inch square, and
the top of the table should be wood OF
about three-quarters of an inch in
thickness. The desk can be made Of
somewhat thinner wood and merely
consists of one slsnting piece support
ed at the back by two triangular
pieces. An elastic band is fastened
across the front of the desk, under
which the sscok may be slipped and
held in its place open.
The lower sketch shows a front
Jew of the table. and the upper illus
trates it in position over the arms of
the chair. and shows the back of the
desk and explains the simple way fn
which it is constructed
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-04-11
PRETTY SHADES OF BLUE
Blonde and Brunette Can Find Be-
coming Tints in This Seasons
Offerings.

Blue, that color that both blonde and
brunette can wear with becoming re-
suits, is a color that will be continued
into the early spring.
There is the king blue, or "bleu de
roi' as you have perhaps seen It. II
is between a sapphire blue and sky
blue, and is a delightful compromise.
It is particularly good for trimming in
pipings, bands, bows and braiding.
Gendarme blue has a greenish cast
and shows up well under artificial
light. 1t is the color OF the uniforms
OF the French soldier.
Gobeiin blue bids fair 10 have a ire
mendous adoption. 1t IS soft and com
oines with r1arlS every other shade.
Sapphire blue. especially in satin
and velvet. viii be a favoYife In trim
nirgs- Jewels Of thls shade viii be
extensively used
peculiar green blue. named for
he sea. is Being showp in Paris 1t
u b.descent. and therefore, friendly
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-04-11
EASY WORK FOR GIRLS
GENTLE ART OF DREssMAKINc
SHOULD BE ACQUIRED.
Helps Maldens to Add to Wardrobe
When Economy is a Necessity
Materials Never Cheaper,
More Varied or Tempting.

Many a young girl frets because she
Etss not as many frocks of the dressy
sort as she needs. but it seems to oc-
cu- to few of these maidens that &C
quiring the gentle art of dressmaking
would help them toward the goal Of
their desire. Girls say openly that
they do not like to sew, but never was
there greater foolishness, for smart
dressing is the order of the day and,
If there is not enough money to get all
the things needed in any other man
ner, the cult Of needle and thread is
in way obligatory In every shop
there are marvellous aids to home
dressmaking, the body forms that can
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-04-11
Captains Hsroic Act.

Penned in the cabin of canal boat
that had sunk al its pier without
warning a. New York, the other day
the captain saved his invalid wife and
12-year-old daughter in a most re-
markable manner. The hero OF this
exploit was James Oelsen. captain of
the Josie B. With his wife and daugh-
ter he was at breakfast In the cabin
of the boat. which was loaded with
coal. when suddenly the craft gave
lurch, and went TO the bottom like a
shot The captain acted instantly He
pushed his daughter through the cab
in door and she rose to the surface.
Then he started TO help his wife out,
but both became wedged in the door.
He managed to free himself and came
~ the surface. Seeing his daughter
safe Capt OelSen looked around for
his wife. but she had not come up. and
he dived into the water, coming up in
a few mCments with the unconscious
form of the woman Other help was
now at hand. ad all were got safely
10 land.
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the smartest day textures and with the
addition OF some trimming for the
skirt the style could even be used for
evening. The model is in two pieces
again the inevitable kimono waist and
a little plain skirt with the front
breadth plated over with twelve small
silk covered buttons, put on in clCs-
tiers of three. A pretty Cluny lace Is
used for the yoke and undersleeves
and bit of silk girdles the waist
Now as to a f1xy material for this
frock, yet one that would do for day
use, the cotton voiles are just the
thing, a little striped silk would be de-
proper
But, say, black and white wolfe Is
used If so be sure and put a piping
OF cherry silk around the yoke and
cuffs and get a thinner and cheaper
lace than Cluny-any all-over lace net
would do. With wolfe in any color
the cherry touch Is feasible, and the
CLINT of bright red seems to be needed
for the dark blue things especially.
Concerning lace for silk, the Cluny
designs are the best, for the imitation
webs most of the world can afford, for
this ranks with Irish crochet in point
of smartness, and there are some imi
tations that would almost battle the ex.
pert.
Made according to the rear view OF
the design, all the cotton and linen
materials offered for tailored effects
are correct textures.
As can be seen, all of these frocks
have short sleeves, all are collarless,
all show fiat trimmings, which points
are in favor of home dressmaking, for
high stocks and long sleeves are much
harder to fit and the more trimming
is complicated the more one frets and
fumes. So, all things said and done
it is quite reasonable to expect a girl
to make any one of these frocks after
a few lessons in cutting and sewing,
and make it quickly at that. In fact, /
know a maid of seventeen who turned
out the design shown in two DAYS and
a neat job she made of it too
So go on with the sewing lesson
remember that a girl must have a lot
of frocks nowadays.
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binding steel. Capt Clinton quickly
followed up his advantage:
You committed this crime, Howard
Jeffries!" he shouted, fixing him with
a stare. To his subordinate he
shouted: Didn't he. Maloney?"
He killed him all right" echoed
Maloney.
His eyes still fixed on those of his
victim, and approaching his face
close to his. the captain shouted:
You did it, Jeffries Come on, own
up! Let's have the truth You shot
Robert Underwood with this revolver
You did it, and you can't deny it! You
know you can't deny it! Speak," he
Numbered you did it,"
Howard. his eyes still fixed on the
shining pistol, repeated, as if recit-
ing lesson:
Il did it,"
Quickly Capt Clinton signaled to
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CHAPTER x.

COCK licked on, and suH the
nlelci.sss browbeating went on They
had been at it now five long, weary
hours. Through the blinds the stray
daylight outside was creeping It's way
in All the policemen We're exhaust
ed. The prisoner was on the verge of
collapse. Maloney and Patrolman
Delaney were doing on chairs. but
Capt Clinton. marvel of iron will
and physical strength, never relaxed
for a moment Not allowing himself
TO weaken or show signs of fatigue,
he kept pounding the unhappy youth
with searching questions.
BY this time Howards condition was
pitiable to witness. His face was
white as death. His trembling lips
could hardly articulate. 1t was with
the greatest difficulty that he kept on
his feet. Every moment he seemed
about to fall At times he clutched the
table nervously. for feSr he would
stumble Several times. through sheer
exhaustion. he sat down. The act was
almost involuntary. Nature was Civ
ing way.
Il can't stand any more" he muir
INJURED. What's the good Of all these
questions. / tell you l didn't do it."
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CHAPTER DISCONTINUED.


But what's the good of sitting here
In this death house?" protested How
ard. Take me to the station if |
must go. It's intOlerable to sit any
longer here"
The captain heckoned to Maloney.
Not so fast, young man Before
we go to the station we want to ask
you a few questions. Don't we, Ma
loney?"
The sergeant came over, and the
captain whispered something in his
ear Howard shivered. Suddenly
turning to his prisoner, the captain
shouted in the stern tone OF com
mand
Get up!"
Howard did as lie was ordered. He
felt he must. There was no resisting
that powerful brute's tone of authori-
ty. Pointing to the other side of the
table, the captain went on:
stand over there where l can look
at you,"
The two men now faced each other,
the small table alone separating
them. The powerful electrolier over
head cast its light full on How
ards haggard face and on the cap
tain's scowling features. Suddenly
Maloney turned off every electric
light except the lights in the elect
roller. the glare of which was inten-
sified by the surrounding darkness.
The rest of the room was in shadow
One saw only these two figures
standing wildly out in the strong
light-the white-faced prisoner and
his stalwart inquisitor. In the dark
background stood Policeman Delaney.
Close at hand was Maloney taking
notes.
You did it, and you know you did
st." thundered the captain, fixing his
eyes on his trembling victim
q did not do it." replied Howard
slowly and firmly. returning the police
mans stare.
you're lying" shouted the captain
I'm not lying" replied Howard
calmly.
The captain glared at him for
moment and then suddenly tried new
tactics.
why did you come here?" he de-
manded.
IL came to borrow money"
Did you get it?"
'No-he said he couldn't give it to
me"
Then you killed him"
II did not kill him." replied Howard
positively.
Thus the searching examination
went on, mercilessly, tirelessly. The
same questions, the same answers, the
same accusations, the same denials,
hour after hour The captain was
tired, but being a giant in physique
he could stand it, He knew that his
victim could not 1t was only a ques-
ton of time when the latters resist
ance would be weakened. Then he
would stop lying and tell the truth
That's all he wanted-the truth
You shot hint"
Il did not"
You're lying"
I'm not lying-it's the truth
So it went or. hour after hour re-
lentlessly, pitilessly, while the patient
Maloney. in the obscure background.
took notes,
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HANDY TABLE FOR INVALID
Is of Simple Construction and ANA,
teur Carpenter Can Undertake 1t
Without Misgivings.

Any article, no matter how roughly
1t may be put together, that tends to
the comfort of an invalid is well worth
a thought, and in our sketch we show
a table for placing over the arms of
chair, fitted with a desk on which
book may be placed in such a position
that it may be read by the invalid
without the exertion of holding it, and
on the table there is also plenty of
space for cup of tea and other
things.
1t would be useless to suggest di-
mansions, as very tall person would
require higher table than someone
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4 Toward Jeffries, bankers son, under
We evil influence of Robert Underwood,
II fellow-student al Yale, leads a life Of
elsslpatlon, marries the daughter of a
amber who died in prison. and is dis
Wned by his father. He tries to get work
ma rails former college chum makes
business proposition TO Howard which
lequlres 1900 cash, and Howard is broke.
Itobert Underwood. who has been re-
h ulsed by Towards wife. Annie, in his
Foilege days, and had once been engaged
10 Alicia, HoWard's stepnother, has
Fpartments at the Astruria. Howard de-
eides to ask Underwood for the 5000 he
heeds. Underwood, taking advantage of
his intimacy with Mrs. Jeffries, Sr be-
comes a sort of social highwayman. Dis
covering his true character she denies
IlIn the house. Alicia receives a note from
Y Underwood, threatening suicide. Art
1eaiers for whom he has been acting as
commissioner. demand an accounting. He
calls in an intoxicated condition He asks
y Underwood for 5000 and is told by the
latter that he is in debt up to his eyes.
howard drinks himself into a maudlin
condluon. and goes to sleep on a divan.
A caller is announced and Underwood
draws a screen around the drunken
sleeper Alicia enterss She demands a
promise from him that he win not take
ms llTe, pointing to the disgrace that
would attach to herself. Underwood re-
fuses to promise unless she will renew
her patronage. This she refuses to do
Y underwood kills himself The report of
the pistol awakens Howard. He stUmbles
over the dead body Of Underwood. Reali-
zing his predicament he attempts to fee
and is met by Underwoods valet How
ara IS turned over to the police.
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blance. 1t was damp and cold. the
sheets felt as if they had been taken
OF ice and the walls of the room were
lined with photographs of Departed
kin. The woman caught a serere
cold. and in the suit she asks for &c.
600 damages She viii contend that
better treatment was due her: that
she had entertained two OF the family
four weeks last year. and they ze-e
given warm rooms 10 sleep In IF the
verdict is for the plaintiff it win have
en- encouraging effect On ylsItors.-
Atchison Gluhe.
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when the question OF alliance with 9th
er shades is considered.
Here and There.

Heavy cords are used as trimming.
A wonderful green blue color ia
called the sea" by its Paris In.
ventors.
The newest handbags are quite
small. doubtless in contrast to the
mammoth ones. The favorite shape
is oblong, about seven inches wide and
FIVE deep
A handsome barrette OF moderate
dimensions Is an oblong piece Of
light shell Of exquisite marking stud
ded with entwined scrolls and loops
Of raised gold dots.
Usually the raised line at the waist
Is effected by means OF a 1emi-belt
which appears across the back. disap
pears over the hips and IS in evidence
again across tie front.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-04-11
As You Like II.

The aged, worn. and guileless-look-
ing individual sauntered up to the
desk of the clerk in a southern hotel,
and quavered. as he drew from his
wallet a yellow bill, Friend, will you
kindly give me FIVE silver dollars in
exchange for this memento Of the
good old confederate days?"
The clerk glanced quickly at the
proffered bin. smiled to himself, tossed
il into the drawer, and counted out
the five dollars. When the guileless-
looking individual had gone. the clerk
examined the bill he had just taken
in He found that it was, or was not,
a good Z. S. bin. Either way you
take it, IL makes a story. II has never
been decided which is the better way.
Puck
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-04-11
JeuU High in Catholic Church

for three hundred years had been re-
served to members Of the highest arts
tocracy. In 1904 charges were fled
against him In Rome. and. while the
material was not sufficient TO try hzm
for malfeasace, Plus Y. induced him
TO resign. The stipulatious ~ this
Compromise were never mf.de pub
lie. but it vas understood that he
would be gi,sen csr5inalate. There
seems hc=eyer. 20 be q hitch some
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-04-11

Cardinal Kohn certainly sounds
odd. Still. it may be reserved to the
twentieth century TO bring US such
novelty" says the American Israelite
Or. Theodore Kohn, son OF fun.
blooded Jew. was in 1898 elected arch
bishop the Austrian diocese Of olmu-
etz. one OF the uaost prominent epis.
copal sees of Christendom. which had
occasionally been occupied By mem
hsxs az he imperial family. and which
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-04-11
Remarkable Surgical Operation.

A remarkable surgical operation has
been performed by Dr. Morrison, at
Queens hospital. birmingham, upon
man FAMED Charles Endall, who hao
been suffering from a structure az the
gullet caused by having taken sui
phuric acid in mistake for whisky
The mans throat having been closed
a new permanent mouth was opened
in his side, through which he was fed
by means of tube. He gained we-xat.
and was able TO leave the institution,
but gave way 10 drink, and died from
exhaustion through structure. FASTENED
by bronchitis
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-04-11

A most unusual suit is 70 be sled
in the courts OF Atchison next week.
one that viii arouse much discussion.
Some time ago a woman visited in
Atchison and was put TO sleep in the
spare bedreea All spare bedrooms
are good deal ike vaults, and this
sas had the sane unpleasant resem
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-04-11

The Guide-There. we've missed:
kin hear him maxim OF through the
bushes
Young Hopeful-weH. 1t doesn't
matter: ii was probably only the
guv'nor He was somewhere over in
that direction. wasn't he?-aarpers
Weekly
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-04-11
For the Lino.rIe pettlooat.

Ribbon run insertion continues Il
be fsvoTite finish for tie founce or
lingerie petticoats. and in some casel
this founce is simply OF one width
very wide lace.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-04-11

where. but the archbishop insists on
the fulilment OF the promises made
10 him"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28
Are You a Woman.

Bal more, Md -Mrs>,W. H. Ison.
at 14l9 East Madison street. writes,
For several years. | suffered. off
and on, fran female troubles. until
finally was taken down and could
do nothing The pains | experience
ed. | shall never forget. | lost
weight Till | was only skin and bones.
| believe | would have been in my
grave. if | had not tried Cardui. /
shall praise it as Icing as | live"
Many women, ike Mrs Ison, are
weak and discouraged. on account
of some painful ailment. Are you
one Of these sufferers? Cardui will
help you Try it today Any drug
gist.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-28
Purely Personal

II. w Linton visited relatives at
RussellviIe the first Of the week.
Miss Willie. Carr. Of. Mayfeld, is
the guest Of Mrs. w M Hancock.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Russell, Of
Ekton, are guests of Mrs George
Goldthwaite
Churchill Bakey is here from
Princeton u iver>ity 10 spend the
week with his parents
T. L Morrow, of Hsttiesburg.
Miss is spending the week here
with his family.
Jamie Mcpherson and wife. of
Louisville, are spending the holidays
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. Mcpherson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Gather, of
LaGrange.' DR.. Cant, of Oxford.
Miss. and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Greene. of Mayfield. are guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Nat Gather.
Tom Dillman, of Cincinnati, spent
a part of the holidays with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. h. Dillman.
Prof. j. M. Calvin, of Paducah,
is spending few days in the city.
C. G. Landlord and family are
visiting relatives in Middle Tennessee
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Randle are
spending the holidays with relatives
at LaVergne. Tenn.
Mrs.. Jas. H. Ware, Of Knoxville.
Tenn. is visiting her parents.
S. A. Edmunds and wife, of Tulla-
homs. Tenn, are visiting in the city.
Omar P'Pool, who is attending
Pennsylvania University. is here on
a visit to relatives.
Esq. Thos. w. Buckner and wife.
Of Henderson. are visiting the fami-
ly of Esq. S. G. Buckner.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Montgomery.
of Georgetown. are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. S. U, Woodbridge.
Mrs. Flora T. Bell. of California,
is the guest of relatives here.
Henry Fruit and family. of Padu-
cab. age guests of Dr. E. N. Fruits
family.
Mrs Mary B. Calls is visiting in
Louisville.