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George he curiosity. EVERYTHING he said he said
plumb back'ards. Old Beggar Bill owned cabin, a
rife woman, dog, and top buggy. He paid for the
top buggy by diggin sang" (gnseng); @he stole the
woman he built the cabin; and his pap died and left
him the rifle 1t good gun too; it was Lances-
ter. like mine.
zone day him and Sary his wife come home from their
sons acrost the mountain and found the hogs in the
corned. Old Beggar Bill told me about it afterwards
like this: Lord have mussy!' he says. L come home
tother day and found the in the hogs; set the
hogs after the dogs; and every punkin grabbed him
hog and through hell like fence!' Then one day
he to the house and told his wife he fell his
back and like to broke the fence"
George laughed heartily, and old Burket continued,
@Old Beggar Bill was as sharp as brar though for
stole out his new buggy and took It about mile down
the mountain road st for joke Beggar Bill, he got
onto it beforehand and when the boys rolled the buggy
out the side O. the road all the time laughin and
tallin about how bad they'd fooled old Beggar Bill,
why old Begga Bill raised up from under the seat O the
buggy and says, Boys, says he, that shore fine
ride It's too late for to be out in the night air,
though, says he so jst take me back. Yes, says he
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'st pull this mountain right back up that buggy where
you got it 'front.' And he pulled old cap and ball ps
toll as long your Now know them boys had
fun pulln that buggy with old Bill in it back up
@Then one day" he broke off suddenly, and rose.
Going to the door, he threw it open and stood listening
and gazing into the starry frost laden night From
Georges the deep, regular baying of dog.
THE old man turned. Quick, Bud!" he exclaimed
@Git the lantern and come on! Bring some fat pine
I'll go on ahead. Bring Mr.. George, if he wants to
come" And he suddenly swallowed up in the dark
ness, leaving wondering guest.
"What's the matter?" queried George
@O1d Rocks freed possum over the Pokeberry
Ridge-he hunts by hissef sometimes, Bud informed
him. @Want to 60 long,"
George replied that he would be delighted to 60 An
opossum hunt to him novelty, thing he couldn't
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have slip by 3But he asked chow do you know it
opossun- mightnt it be something else?"
mo-" answered the boy decisively. "Old Rock tells
it slow when it's possum. If it coon, he'd be
tearn UP the mountain-fraid it'd get away through
the treetops before could get there. Les 60"
About the hardest walk Holton George made
that walk to Pokebery Ridge The lad with the lantern
skinned along over the stones and fallen trees through
the labyrinth of laurel and IVY with the and agility
of young deer. George was strong young man him
self; yet taxed him to the utmost to keep pace with
his companion. The youth appeared to know every
single inch of the ground doubtless he did know it.
Frequently he CONSIDERABLY called a warning to the
Northerner about falling this log that stone; but
he never looked backward.
@Pap's already got there announced the boy, as
George noted cessation in the dogs baying.
Ten minutes afterward the pair emerged from the
thick underground that had fanked their former path
into level almost clear space, in the of which
ragged copse of pokebery bushes. The old noun
taineer their lantern and called to them from the
opposite side :.
fright here in this little black oak" old Burket told
them at the time lighting stick of the resinous
pine. @Now you jist watch me find out if he's sure
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room the wall he several pictures that had been
of old newspapers, and in other places hung
punches of dried boneset and other herbs. In
he saw number of skins tied together with
piece of hickory bark. In another place there hung
strings of dried beans and red peppers
Old Burket entered with tin bucket in his hand.
@Make yourself at home he said cordially. "Tve
got to bring up little water from the spring for
Mother"
An old woman, bent with toll, with mannish hands
and muscular wrists appeared before the young North
erner. George noted that her step firm and easy
despite her evident age. She spoke with the
diality that had marked her husbands every word.
Going directly the fireplace, she took up long iron
poker and began to dig among the ashes Presently
big potato into view then another, and another
until half dozen, all steamng hot lay on the great tat
stone that served as hearth After this the housewife
uncovered old fashioned baker that sat in of
the fireplace and George with growing hunger that
it was filled with an oldtime corncake.
Fifteen minutes afterward supper was announced in
the eano. The guest took the place pointed out to him.
and sat bench made of pegs and slab. Before him
dish of game, another of potatoes, the steaming
corncake filled another and there were many glasses of
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it, but III try to tell it when git to the house."
The usual method of preparing the opossum is first
to take the fur and outer skin off by of scading
and hot ashes In this time precious and the
three again took chairs by the roaring fire. George
wondered if the old had forgotten his promise to
tell about his son. Suddenly Burket began, with
shaking voice:
4Jim- was the best boy in the, world. Him. and
Nath Conard loved Molly Harrel; and Molly she was
powerful sweet gal Molly loved Jim the best; but
she hated to tell Nath account O hurtin his feens.
Nath and Jim agreed to meet on the mountain at
tain places and begin shootin' it got light
enough. They there long before daylight No
body knowed about it but them-we found a note in
inns pocket afterwards tellin about it. Jim under
stood they to use rifles, though 1 reckon they
nothin' said about it beforehand.
1.-THE Internal dog of Nath Conard used shot
Continued page IS
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was a dish or game, announcer OF pOCs
corncake filled another, and there W.
jelly and marmalade.
Old Zeke took a seat at the head
of the table. He looked toward his
wife and son in a mute command for
silence; then, turning his old eyes
to George, said devoutly, "Mr.
George?7 and bowed his grizzled
head.
Holton George was nonplussed.
Suddenly the thought came to him
the old mountaineer had invited
him to say grace! This was a new
request; he had never been asked to
do that; he had never said grace.
"II-excuse me-" he managed to
stammer.
Without further hesitation, the
mountaineer murmured, lord, we
thank Thee for these Thy table COM
forts! Sanctify them to the nourish-
ment of our bodies, and us to Thy
service! Amen!"
The Northerner felt his glorious
appetite suddenly fall fiat. Was this
earnest, sincere man, this gray haired
patriarch of the everlasting noun
tains, the moonshiner whom he had
come to arrest? He thought of the
fable of the traveller who took a
serpent into his bosom to warm it.
Then he thought of the blue eyed,
laughing Betty Wolfe.
There was a rafting of plates and
knives and forks. @Mr. George"
Mrs. Burket said deprecatingly, 1--WE
hain't got a thing fitten to eat.
Maybe you can make out till break
fast, and we'll try to do better.
Zeke, pass him the taters; Bud, pass
him the squirrel. Will you have
sugar and cream, one or both, in
your coffee, Mr.. George?"
As the steaming aroma of well
cooked game foated to his nostrils,
the guests appetite returned, and
he ate heartily, enjoying every
mouthful. And when he had fin
ished he was considerably pressed
to have more of this and that.
They, it appeared, couldn't treat
him well enough. He, as their guest,
was a Prince, royal person.
A FTER the meal was over the
"A old man, the Northerner, and
the boy Bud gathered about the
wide, CHEEKY fireplace. @Now," said
Burket, ST., @git down your banter,
Bud boy. reckon you like music,
Mr.. George?"
Il do" affirmed George, @and
very much; am fond of the banjo
especially"
@Give us Free Little Bird as
Can Be-" suggested the old man,
and the younger Burket, with twa
cordant accompaniment, began:
I'm as free little bird as 1 can be
III build my nest in the weeping will
Where the bad boys can never BOZ
And more to the same effect. Their
on "Shady Grove; and the opening
Wander. comes purity littl,
She's all dressed in red;
Yander comes purity Gttl,
wisht my wife was deao
Following the rendering of 3Shad
played and sang "The Devils Drea
"Sourwood Mountain" and several
same class.
Finally, with a parting twang, Bue
a peg in the wall and said, @Pap, tel
Beggar Bill Smith tales"
The old mountaineer chuckled rel
beard. @Pore old Beggar Bill" he
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there, Mr.. George shine his
eyes with this torch. Funny, but
you cain do it with lantern"
He held the torch behind him, and
began to wave it back and forth,
always keeping his eyes turned
toward the top of the slim, young
tree. At the base of the little oak
stood the dog Rock, with eager ears
and wagging tail, enthroned in a
halo of canine glory, waiting.
Burket's voice suddenly rang vic
toriously, @Here he is! See his eyes
ashinin'2 He's on that second limb
from the top!"
The Northerner said he did. The
boy began to pull off his boots
preparatory to climbing the tree.
Five minutes later Bud was in the
upper branches of the oak and had
shaken the opossum from its perch.
1t had hardly struck the ground
when Rock had seized it by the
throat. Old Zeke scolded the dog
good humoredly, and picked the
little gray animal up by its long tail.
NoW, SdIu TIC, lC 90 DICK.
I'll have the old woman to git up
soon in the mornin' and cook this
gentleman for you, Mr.. George.
Bud, les bear little to the boiler
goin' back; it's better travelin'.
Don't walk too clost to me, Mr..
George; this teller might nab you
by the leg; 'possums, We know. has
blame fool way O playin' off dead
till somebody gifts c1ost enough for
'em to bite. They've got awful
teeth, femme tell vel"
Then they started for the cabin,
the dog, proud and conscious of his
proves, taking the lead.
THEY were almost to the log
house perhaps it was two hun
dred yards from it-when Holton
George noticed in slightly level
spot some ten feet square an oblong,
fiat stone standing erect in the
ground. Before it he also saw the
bleached bones of dog. He asked
about it. Zeke Burket's face
clouded. He choked. He held the
lantern near the stone, and the man
from the North saw, in rude carving:
i'm BURKET AND MOLLY HARREL
KILLED BY NATH COWARD
DAMN
@Were they-er-so some rela-
ton" George faltered, when the
old mountaineer interrupted:
Jim Burket was my boy, my
Oldest boy. He was the best boy in
the world. Ichoke when tell about
ell it when we git to the house."
lod of preparing the opossum is first
d outer skin off by means of scalding
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IN URING the last year the blouse to
match the costume has almost
completely done away with the
odo separate blouse, leaving only the
finest Of lingerie waists to serve as a
substitute for the once popular fancy
blouse.
To nave smart blouse matching ones
coat and skirt one must have it made by
. dressmaker. selecting materials that
exactly match the cloth in the suit.
This entails much time and thought,
and the busy woman will welcome the
news that manufacturers have realized
their need and are now turning out
separate plouses in all the popular
shades and color tones that are found In
high-grade suitings. There has been an
enormous Improvement IN the ready-to-
wear blousee designed for the two-piece
suits.
The designs are admirable even in the
cheaper waists, and In those OF higher
prices there lies charm one will not be
likely to secure in any made-to-order
blouse. unless you can afford to employ
Q high priced dressmaker and pay even
more than the price OF the ready-made
garment.
Black and white. dark blue. brown
gray. taupe and the various shades of
violet lead IN quality and quantity.
After black. dark blue and the brown
shades show the greatest variety of
styles, degrees Of dressiness and range
Of prices.
Yelled effects are still in vogue. Chit
fon cloth and the transparent material.
over bright shades OF satin give a GER
tain tone TO a dark costume not other.
wise obtained.
Simplicity is the keynote Of the smart
est blouses Many are cut with kimono
sleeves. although the newer fashions
show long sleeves. fitting the arm very
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DRESSES AND COATS FOR CHILDREN

beside our little velvet lady. It Is Of
grayish blue cloth and has cape
collar in darker blue velvet edged
with fringe. There is fat collar Of
ermine used on the deep black. The
sleeves have the popular extended
limo at the shoulder. and the kimono
cut II pieced out with deep turned
back cuffs.
Above, at the right. is a scarlet
cashmere frock with Pierrot frill of
fine white linen or net. A double row
OF buttons IL used on the front OF tho
full bodice. that falls slightly over the
full. straight skirt. Kimono sleeves
arc bell shaped at tho lower edge and
trimmed with the favorite black vel
vet buttons ana the corded button
holes. black satin scarf forms tho
sash.
Plaid IL very much favored for ju-
nior styles Just how stylish 1t Is in
combina ton with plain cloth Is shown
in the model beside the one just de-
scribed. Dark blue serge forms the
major portion Of the frock A broad
panel front falls over side pieces Of
plaid on bodice and skirt. Lace en-
forms a shallow collar. Serge but
tons run from the collar to the elbow
on the upper line of each sleeve.
Here. indeed, is an excellent idea for
remnants.
Last is a coat for dressy occasions.
1t is OF white cloth. Black velvet Is
also stunning in this style. Line 1t
with delft-blue ratine II you would
be strictly Partisan in your colors.
This white is lined with bun ratine,
and the double coat gives much
warmth for winter. Ecru lace is
formed into a collar that Is laid on
the shawl collar and revers. There is
a side fastening under two oval but
tons in ecru enamel. The sleeves
have circular turned-back cuffs
AS general rule, the closely fitted
hood or cap is favored for children.
1t IS frequently edged with fur.
Sometimes 1t is trimmed with hand
some flowers, gilt ornaments or
wooden crocheted flowers. softening
frill of lace is good for Curlylocks
and the large, simply trimmed shapes
are always good for older girls.
So let your little daughter be we'll
dressed at small cost. There is no
reason why she should not be when
French ideas can be combined so
we'll with American purses.
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FRENCH FASHION NOTES

PARIS, Nov. %
TYIE sudden drop in the temporal
ture accounts for the heavy fur
II trimmed garments worn lately.
At Columbin's yesterday at tea was
noticed wonderful variety of stunning
gowns. Velvet predominated.
One smart creation Of black velvet
was made with an underskirt OF white
satin. This same material formed the
wide collar and cuffs. White pearl but
tons were used to fasten the blouse at
tho side. A wide fur scarf and huge
muff Of white fox completed this tot
lette. Another striking model Of black
velvet had an underskirt Of black-and-
white striped silk. A gown of change
able velvet, brick red and dark brown
In color. was extremely chic. A band
OF skunk fur finished the hem and
sleeves. A small hat OF this fur was
worn well down over the ears.
Black charmeuse Is q favorite mate
rial for gowns to be worn under the
long fur coat. An unusual gown of this
type had an underskirt Of coral velvet.
This was finished by a band OF gray fur
at tho hem. The bodice was relieved
by touches Of the coral velvet A bright
emerald green dress OF supple satin was
NEST attractive. A band of skunk fur
ten inches wide trimmed the perfectly
plain skirt. The coat worn with this
was OF dark brown velvet. with the
broad COLLAR and cuffs Of skunk.
Bechon-Davld is showing some ex-
tremely smart tailored suits. One Is of
brdck-colored velours de laine. The
jacket. longer In the back than in front,
had an odd-shaped collar of moleskin.
A black velvet suit had collar and cuffs
Of white plush. Another, of garnet vel
vet. wan trimmed with black fur. FORM
ing wide revers. collar and cuffs.
For afternoon wear velvet is often
combined with mousseline de sole. Dire
coll displayed a lovely model Of violet
mousseline. An underskirt of velvet the
same color was edged with swansdown
A salmon-pink mousseline de sole over
satin the same shade had a trimming
Of skunk fur on the skirt and sleeves.
Beautiful new wraps for evening wear
are shown. Velvet Of silver gray was
used for one coat. The large collar and
broad cuffs were Of black fur. One Of
the stunning draped coats was of sap
phire-blue velvet. lined with pale yellow
satin A deep collar Of ermine gave
it a regal appearance
While the slender silhouette remains
In favor. skirts are not so tight They
allow a bit more freedom and grace.
This Is especially noticeable in evening
gowns. Many fascinating triumphs OF
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Costume Blouses

snugly at the wrist and frequently
showing a frin Of lace or net falling over
the hand.
Large collars Of lace and net are worn
over the palmer blouses. These are
square or pointed in the back and have
the f1chu effect in front. crossing just
below the bust and fastening under the
girdle.
On the very newest blobses one sees
the tabot or side frill Of lace held in
place under a pleat or tuck with fancy
buttons.
Hand-tucked blousee showing touches
OF fine embroidery are the very acme OF
refinement and good taste. Chiffon or
marquisette. embroidered and tucked by
hand and mounted over a contrasting
color. makes the most beautiful Of all
the costume blouses
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the designers art appeared at the Opera
recently. Turquoise blue mousseline do
sole over coral were the oolors used to
fashion one gown. draped bodice
caught with a soft chou OF these COL
ors was the only trimming. Another
combination was a pale-blue nousseline
over old-gold satin brocade. A striking
gown of black and white had q draped
skirt and short, square train lined with
ruby satin. Emerald green with black 10
a much-favored combination. A fringe
OF jet and bright green beads 10 used
as trimming.
Charming was model Of violet satin
yelled with white mousseline dc sole
embroidered IN pearls. A girdle with
long sash ends Of violet velvet formed
the high waist Line.
A most artistic creation was Of old
blue mousselne de SOLE Embroidered
silver tulle formed tuntc ana one Of
the sleeves. Daintiness was the chief
feature of a pale-yellow chiffon yelled
with white tulle. Tiny plea inss OF the
knees The bodice was draped sur
plice fashion and trimmed with the
plea tings. Fairylike roses Of chiffon
and soft silk formed clusters which
adorned the bodice. sleeves and skirt.
Fur is used extensively In making the
new hats. A bonnet entirely OF ermins
had a narrow band OF skunk as its only
trimming Large fiat hats OF felt and
velvet have brims Of fur. A stylish
model had a large pulled crown Of violet
velvet and the brim OF opossum fun.
Another smart turban had q hFim Of
soft brown fur and the crown Of white
plush.
White kid is used to trim very stylish
little hats for children. An attractive
coat for a child was OF beige ratine.
White ratine was used for the collar.
revers and cuffs. A large button oov-
cred with white ratins fastened the coat
at the side.
Taupe is a fashionable color for thu
long separate wrap worn on the street.
Wide scarfs Of fur enliven these.
For the practical separate blouse
changeable silks trimmed with odd but
tons are in good taste. a waist Of
change able red and black had tiny green
buttons in clusters adjoining the sleeves
and front.
negligee Of pale rose silk was trim
med with narrow silk fringe.
Three narrow rufiies OF tulle edged
with black velvet were used as . finish
ON a deep collaretts Of tulls.
ELoIsD.
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rTYHETHER in the house or out
NM In the street. the little chill
w dreu should be dressed In sim
pie style, with adherence to
comfort and the new notes There must
always be ample room for a free move
ment OF all muscles of the body, and
allowance must be made for the quick
growth that the young ones show IN
even a months time. Look at the at
tractive group before you. 1t offers sat
kfactory suggestions for all types OF
dresses. and IN addition there is an
easy construction that Is within the
power Of all home dressmakers
A coat of khaki-colored ratine is the
drst to claim your attention. 1t is lined
with white. A deep collar and cuffs
trim Ii. and skunk fur in very narrow
lines borders these extra pieces. Two
large embroidered buttons fasten the
coat in the front
The braided dress is copyable in serge,
cheviot. velvet or linen. 1t has shirred
yoke OF net, over which a shallow cir
cular collar crosses and swings over to
one side. From this point the hem drops
for the side fastening. A longwakted
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effect is shown, the short skirt being at
tached by means Of q narrow cloth bolt.
Soutache braid in a simple serpentins
design Is used on collar, kimono sleeves
and hem.
White serge with dull silver buttons.
scarlet or blue cheviot with brass but
tons or any of the heavy smooth cloths
are excellent when made up after this
model.
Black velvet is always elegant
When relieved by black-and- white
cloth. as shown in the little dress, 1t
is decidedly lovely in the realm OF
children's dress.
Below a yoke OF Irish lace there IL
a scalloped collar bound In white
broadcloth. The kimono sleeves fall
over subcuffs of plaid cloth, which
in turn have undercuffs Of heavy
lace a white girdle defines the long
waist line, and the velvet tunic is
heightened by the underskirt Of plaid.
This black-and-white idea IL con-
tinued in the hat OF white velour
trimmed with fringed silk scarf.
A young girl from 70 IA years old
can wear the coat that Is sketched
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The ruffie is in again in all its old-time
variety and glory.
novelty Is to have q set of earrings
and necklace to match.
Coats of tailored suits are longer, semi.
fitting and are trimmed with variations
of the hood, shawl and sailor collar.
For the young girl the dainty pastel
shades are preferable in evening wear
to the more brilliant colors which are
now with US.
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DoubIe-faced materials are used a great
deal for coats and skirts.
Iridescent beads are the very smartest
trimming for the evening gown.
The new evening bodices have square
or pointed decolletages to take the place
of the low, straight 1880 style.
The skirts to the evening dresses are
long. most Of them have trains and the
trains are usually made in tho long
court length.
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While skirts are taking on a wrapped
drapery which really cuts their length
coats are grown perceptibly longer.
The winter hats fit more closely about
the face, the trimming gets higher, and
black velvet is the most popular material.
A new style in the evening slipper is the
extremely high pointed tongue of kid.
The vogue for the complete dress, of
whatever material, ID far-reaching and
greatly liked.
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One-piece dresses are increasing in
popularity. They are suitable not only
for morning wear, but for the more
dressy occasions.
Black and white is great feature in
gowns, especially when combined with a
coral tone or coral jewelry.
Most fashionable materials are rich
and heavy. Tailored costumes are made
up of thick woody goods and for suits
and dresses even plush is used with heavy
chenille fringe as trimming.