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sayInq Grace.

own that am disposed to say
grace upon twenty other occasions In
the course Of the day besides my din
ner. ! want form for setting out
upon pleasant walk. for moon
light ramble. for friendly meeting.
or solved problem. Why have We
none for books. those spiritual repasts
Ia grace before Milton--a grace be-
fore Shakespeare devotional exer-
else proper to be said before reading
the ''Faery Queen p" Charles Lamb.
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For all the world as II the day Il her
aided was not critical one for one Of
its members, and an axious one for his
two friends, Dearest and myself. who
had invited Terhune to the castle sole
" to further his interests and welfare.
1t least that was the way felt about
it. Dearest may have had some other
object IN view | hadn't seen her
since last night, by the way, and |
own felt alarmed for the success OF
our plans when thought of the events
of that evening and the shocking dis
closure Of Terhune's Inconsistency, to
the very one of all others from whom
it should have been hidden.
Poor old Arch!'' / said to myself as
i sal down at the breakfast table and
began to read the paper until the
others should join me. I'm afraid he's
gone and done it nowl He's made a
bally mess Of 1t this time, as sure as
eggs" And yet even in spite OF APP
pearances, secretly / hoped, If Agatha
Sixth were really as daffy about him
as my wife had seemed to think
But the entrance of both the young
persons my thoughts had just named
interrupted my meditaiions and rose
as they seated themselves and with
an amazing calm began a common
place little chatter about unimportant
things. Just as If nothing had happened
at all. Nor did the appearance of
Agatha First and Terhune one after
the other at all disturb their beautiful
serenity.
Strange to say, Terhune gave no
evidence of any inward disquiet or
cause for alarm He showed not the
faintest symptoms OF a guilty con-
science. but laughed and chatted with
his customary sociability. If it had
not been for his persistent avoidance
Of conversation with Agatha First |
should have been convinced In spite
of the evidence OF my own eyes that
he was not the traitor and double
dealer we had every reason to think
him. but an upright and innocent gem
tleman deeply in love with Agatha
Sixth and Agatha Sixth only, his
straying toward Agatha First having
been but temporary swerying from
the path of loyalty. born only of his
conceit and thirst for fiattery. I'm
bound to concede, however. that he
made no sort OF Roadway with Miss
Lawrence, who met his advances with
unfailing courtesy. 1t is true, but a
pillar Of Ice could scarcely have been
more unyielding and the look on her
little white pansy face was rather pitt.
fully hard. Dearest was only little
more cordial herself, and / pitied the
poor old boy as / saw an expression
that i could almost have sworn was
hurt and beWildered growing upon his
face.
But didn't get chance to observe
them much longer than first glance
before plunged myself into the duty
of entertaining Agatha First, which
naturally devolved upon me- The
poor girl wasn't game for much con-
versation, though, could see that.
And by Jove. If Agatha sixth looked
badly, Agatha First looked worse.
Never saw such hopeless wretched
looking young woman in my life. If
It hadn't been for the presence of the
footman. who was In the room, / be.
Heye she would have given way to
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(. CHAPTER lx.continued.)

y
The conclusion was obvious and we
fell away from our point of vantage
at the door and looked at each other
with scared and troubled faces. Our
attempts to make match for Agatha
sixth and win Terhune fortune were
certainly going wrong with ven
geance.
But the worse was not yet Before
we had time to more than breathe q
new complication presented itself In
the shape Of the sudden appearance or
Agatha Sixth upon the scene.
We met her at the foot of the stairs
lust as we we're going up. wrapper
clad and with long black braids hang.
ing over her shoulders felt myself
grown quite cat-like IN regard to see
ing In the dark, and had perceived
who she was and the vital necessity
Of keeping our discovery secret from
her. before my wife had time to more
than gasp greeting.
rs that you. Agatha Lawrence?"
she inquired.
YES. What is it?' whispered back
Agatha Sixth. peering at us from the
stairs. and by Jove, felt so sorry for
the poor girl II she should see what
we had just seen that rather lost
my head.
Dogs. said. my voice quite hoarse
with whispering. "one of 'em's got
shut In the drawing-room some way,
and he's knocked over vase!''
Did he also light the lampf" de.
manded Miss Lawrence suspiciously,
Z as she came and stood beside US. And
cursed myself for blunderer as
she said it. Then Dearest had go
at the situation. and felt that II this
attempt failed we could do nothing
more to save the girl from the certain
misery she seemed SO eager to bring
upon herself.
Fl lit the lamp. darling" she said,
standing directly in front OF the doors
SO that Agatha Sixth's view was cut
on, ITO see II there was much damage
DONE We forgot to turn 1t out, but
Wilfred will do it now If you'll come
along upstairs with me and not both.
err But the girl was not to be turned
from her purpose so easily. Some In.
stinct seemed to tell her that what
lay behind those closed doors con
cerned her nearly
let me look Dearest, she said
using my name for my wife for the
first time. as she's usually a cold lit
tie thing. and Dearest. as If convinced
that it was for the best after all
stepped aside.
It didn't take long. the delivery Of
the blow. and Agatha Sixth took II
like a martyr. One glimpse was
enough. Then she turned and silently
led the way to the stairs
At the door Of our guests room
which we passed before reaching oul
own suite, my wife stopped.
Good night. Wilfred." she said
Agatha. DEAR" to the girl, and taking
her hand, you must let me spend the
rest Of the night with you" And as
stumbled on to my own room couldn'i
help thinking that If anything in the
w2rid NDuld comfort her. If consola
ton WAC e. be found. Agatha Sixth
would find u In those dear arms.
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Hls AVN aRreak.v

I've "tlls god OF bad breaks Is ever
e eKinh victims He made a young
man az social gathering the other
evening slasn tor week The young
man had been introduced to young
woman. why, know lady by the
same name in Kansas City" he re-
marked. "only she's beautiful girl
The young woman froze him to the
spot. and he was glad Of an excuse "a
leave the gathering.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
MANY ChiIdren Are sickly.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children
break up colds In "a hours, relieve feverish-
ness, headache, stomach troubles, teething
disorders, move and regulate the bowels, and
destroy worms. They are SO pleasant to take
children like them. Used by mothers for -
years. At all druggists, 25c. Sample mailed
FREE. Address. A. 8. olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
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this would look well in wine-colored
Amazon cloth The style is Princess,
slightly loose-fitting. and is trimmed
below the knees by Russia braid laid
on in a handsome design; an edging
of fur is sewn below the braiding;
similar trimming is arranged on
bodice. which has yoke of tucked
chiffon edged with fur; this also
edges the over-sleeves. while the I'M
der ones are braided material Hat
of black velvet lined with crepe-de-
Chine, with cabochon at the front.
Materials required: 5h yards cloth
46 inches wide. 1h dozen yards
braid, 5 yards fur. Y yard tucked
chiffon
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w ELVET COAT.-This is most
" handsome coat and would look
well in any dark colored velvet;
our model is In black; 1t Is semi-fit-
ting and is taken to within about six
inches Of foot Of skirt; the fronts are
double-breasted and are fastened by
invisible hooks and eyes. Braided
buttons and ornaments trim front and
sleeves: these latter are edged with
fur, to match stole and muff. Hat Of
schampagne-colored felt, trimmed with
black satin and feathers.
Materials required: Nine yards vel
veteen "a inches wide, 1 dozen orna-
ments. dozen buttons, 91s yards
satin % inches wide for lining.
Visiting Dress.-A dress such as
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important 10 NRotners
The Glamour Of the Show.

When Dustin Stax was boy he
would work like slave carrying wa
ter to the elephant"
Eyes. And now he works just as
hard carrying diamond necklaces to
opera singers"
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The Selfish View.

do you want cheaper postage?"
Il don't know, " replied the men who
considers only his own interests. Il
don't write many letters myself. and
| don't see, why should be eager to
make it easier for the men who send
me bills
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Velvet for Afternoon Costumes.

Velvet leads the fashions so far as
street wear is concerned, and the call
ing costumes for the at homes and
receptions Immediately after New
Years are made almost exclusively
of this material
Although in the details the after
noon costumes may differ in general
effect. they are really very much
alike.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
PART THREE.
CHAPTER X.

The following morning dawned up
on the Castle Wyckhoff house Jmrsy
clear and balmy and typically 3uae.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10

To DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD Up THE SYSTEM
Take the OH Standard GROVES TASTEL mss
GALL TONIC You know what you are taking.
The formula Is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing IL Is simply Qulnine and Iron in taste
less form, The Qulnine drives out the malaria
and the Iron builds up the system. Sold ~ all
dealers for 10 yeas. Price 90 cents.
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1t Is our nurse who has fallen She
knows well that we are not insured
against accidents to working people,
What next will the domestics of to
day invent to vex their employers?"
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1t takes more than mushy manner
to make one minister Of the bread
of life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
Naturally.

Does your husband go in for golf?"
asks the caller.
NO." she answers. He goes out
for It.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10

A woman's idea of great financier
is man who can straighten out her
expense account.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
This Will Stop Your
Cough in a Hurry
Save 81 by Making This Cough
Syrup at Home.

A~~~~N~-~-~-~~~~~~~~~
This recipe makes n pint of better
cough syrup than you could buy ready
made for $3.50 A few doses usually
conquer the most obstinate cough-stops
even whooping cough quickly. Simple as
II is, no better remedy can be had at any
price.
Mix one pint OF graduated sugar with
u pint of warm water. and stir for 2
minutes. Put 21A ounces of Pinex (hfty
cents WORTHY in a pint bottle; then add
the Sugar Syrup. II has a pleasant taste
and lasts a family a long time. Take a
teaspoonful every one, two or three
hours.
You can feel this take hold OF cough
in a way that means business. Has q
good tonic effect, braces up the appetite
and is slightly laxative, too, which Is
helpful. A handy remedy for hoarseness,
bronchitis. asthma and all throat and
lung troubles.
The effect of pine on the membranes Is
we'll known. PineX Is the most valuable
concentrated compound of Norwegian
white pine extract and is rich In guiaicol
and all the natural healing pine elements.
Other preparations will not work in this
formula.
This Pinex and Sugar Syrup recipe has
attained great popularity throughout the
United States and Canada II has often
been initiated. though never success
fully.
A guaranty OF absolute satisfaction.
or money promptly refunded. goes with
this recipe. Your druggist has ~ineX or
will get IL for you. If not, send to The
Pinex Co., 264 Main St., TT. Wayne. Ind.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
n low

When the weekly" which sued us for libel
because publicly denounced them Tor an
editorial attack our claims) was searching
for some weak spot. they thought best TO
send N Y Atty. TO Battle Creek, summoned
% of our workmen and took their sworn state
ments before a Commissioner.
Did we object? No. On the contrary, we
helped all we could, for the opportunity was
too good to be lost.
Geo. Haines testified he inspected the wheat
and barley, also floors and every part Of tho
factories to know things kept clean.
That every 80 minutes sample of the pro.
ducts was taken and inspected to keep the
food up to standard and keep out any impur-
tiles. also that 1t is the duty of every man in
the factories to see that anything not right
is Immediately reported Has been with the
Co. 10 years
Edward Young testified had been with Co.
Is years. Inspector he. and his men exam
ned every sack and car OF wheat and barley
to see they were up to standard and rejected
many cars
H. E. Burt, Supt. testified has been with
Co. over 10 years. Bought only the best
grain obtainable That the Co. kept corps
of men who do nothing but keep things clean,
bright and polished
Testified that no Ingredient went into Grape
Nuts and Postum except those printed in the
advertising. No possibility OF any foreign
things getting into the foods as most of the
machinery is kept closed. Asked IL the fac
tory is open to the public. said yes" and ut
took from two to three guides constantly to
show visitors through the works" Said none
OF the processes we're carried on behind closed
doors.
At this point attys for the Weekly" tried
10 show the water used from some out
eide source Testified the water came from
Co.'S. own artesian wells and was pure
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
REALLY OPENED THEIR EYES
Pensioners Remark. However, Left
Young Minister Somewhat in
the Dark.

Rev Henry r. Rose in the Newark
Star tells the story of a young min
lister who had recently taken charge
of a small parish in Vermont. He
aspired TO greater things and a large
field, and in the hope that his reputa-
ton would travel beyond the limits OF
the village TO which he had been sent
he threw into his. sermons all the
force and eloquence at his command.
He was, however, totally unprepared
for what was intended for a compli-
ment. but which was put to him in
such a way that it left him in doubt
as 10 the real impression he had made
One Sunday morning, after an espe-
cially brilliant effort, he was greeted
by an old lady. who was one OF the
most faithful attendants at all serv-
ices. Approaching the young minister,
she said: "Ah. sir, we do enjoy your
sermons so much, they are so in
structive. Do you believe it, We never
knew what sin was until you came to
the parish.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
$3.50 RECIPE CURES
WEAK KIDNEYS, FREE
RELIEVES URINARY AND KIDNEY
TROUBLES, BACkAcHE, STRAIN
ING, SWELLING, ETC.
Stops Pain in the Bladder, Kidneys
and Back.

wouldn't 1t be nice within week or so
TO begin to say goodbye forever to the
scalding, dribbling, straining, or too fire.
quent passage of urine; the forehead and
the back the-head aches; the stitches
and pains in the back; the growing mus
Gle weakness: spots before the eyes; yell
low skin; sluggish bowels swollen eye
lids or ankles; leg cramps unnatural
short breath; sleeplessness and the de-
spondency?
l have a recipe for these troubles that
you can depend on, and If you want TO
make a QUICK RECOVERY. you ought
to write and get copy of II. Many a
doctor would charge you $3.50 just for
writing this prescription, but l have II
and will be glad to send it to you entire
ly free. Just drop me line like this
Dr. A. E. Robinson. K-256 Luck Building,
Detroit, Mich, and i will send IL by re-
turn mail in a plain envelope. AS you will
see when you get II, this recipe contains
only pure. harmless remedies, but 1t has
great healing and pain-conquering power
II will quickly show its power once you
use it, so / think you had better see what
II is without delay. / will send you q
copy free--you can use II and cure your
self at home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
Now About Clean Food
Another Splendid Opportunity


He testified the workmen we're irstclass,
high-grade and inspected by the Co.'S physi-
clan to be sure they were all in proper phys
ical condition; also testified that state reports
showed that Co. pays better wages than the
average and he thought higher than any in
the state.
+. =. Martin, Asst Supt, testified Grape
Nuts made of wheat, barley, yeast and
water. Anything else? NO sir" Postum
made OF Wheat, Wheat Bran and New Orleans
Molasses Statements made his expert
ence of about 10 years with Co
Testified bakers are required to wear fresh
white suits, changed every other day. Said
had never known any of the products being
sent out that were below the high standard
of inspection. Asked IL any one connected
with the Postum Co. had instructed him how
to testify Said, NO. sir"
Horace Brown testified has been with Co.
years Worked in Grape-Nuts bake shop.
Testified the whole of the -four is composed of
Wheat ard Barley. Attys. tried TO confuse
him. but he insisted that any casual visitor
could see that nothing else went into the flour.
Said machinery and floors always kept clean.
So these men were examined by the Week
ly" lawyers hoping to find at least one who
would say that some under-grade grain was
put in some unclean condition was found
somewhere.
But IL was no use.
Each ard every man testified to the purity
and cleanliness.
AS a sample. take the testimony OF Luther
w Mayo
Testified been with Company about 10 years.
Now working in the bakery department max
ing Grape-Nuts Testified that the ovens and
floors are kept clean and the raw products as
they go in are kept clean Also that the
wearing apparel OF the employees has TO DO
changed three times a week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
Youna Ace Pensions.

Young age pensions. Why not? IT,
ties. honors. riches, pensions and most
other good things are. as rule. post
poned TO a period of life when the ca
pacity for enjoying them has been
blunted. Australia was one of the
first countries to adopt old-age pen
sions, and now Labor member of the
commonwealth parliament proposes a
complementary scheme of young age
pensions. He would start by pension
ing the fourth child at birth. The fact
that three had previously been born
showed that the parents were doing
their duty and deserving well OF the
state. The young age pension would
reward industry and encourage the
birth rate. London Chronicle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
Ended the Controversy.

On the steeple Of an old Universal
list church in Bath, Me-, there is a
a remarkably fine specimen of art and
has always been somewhat laughed
about, especially because of its high
heeled shoes. The Bath Enquirer re-
calls the story that former pastor Of
the North Congregational church once
accosted devoted Universalst with
the question: Mr. Raymond. did you
ever see an angel with high-heeled
shoes on it's feet?" Why, no." an
swered Mr.. Raymond, Il can't say that
/ ever did; but did you ever see one
without them?"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
Thew Both knew.

The fool said one day in the kings
presence, Il am the king" And the
king laughed, for he knew that his fool
was wrong.
A week later the king was angry. be-
cause of an error he had committed.
and exclaimed: II am fool!' And the
fool laughed, for he knew that his
king was right.-Smart Set.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
GOT HIS SOBRIQUET EARLY
"Honest John" Kelly Proved His Right
to the Title Long Before
Manhoct

There have been many stories about
the manner in which Honest John
Kelly. the ex-umpire, first got his nick
name Mr. Kelly himself, according
TO New York letter, holds that 1t
came to him naturally, for even as
small boy the purity OF his soul shone
through his face. Il think the first
time ! was ever called Honest John
was when | was quite youngster."
said Kelly "A man engaged as an
ambulatory salesman of tinware DIV
served the ingenious countenance |
presented to the world and hailed me.
You look honest. boy said he. Whit
might your name be?' john said |,
quite simply. John, Just like that.
Then hold my horse while | so in
the saloon and get a drink, said he.
And so / held his horse while he went
in the saloon and got drink. But
this was on lower Ninth avenue, In
day when the avenues honors went
to the man who could clean the Inost
cops in a given time. BY and b. the
gang came along and beheld that
wagon full of tinware. The PC ldler
was detained within by sore thirst,
and they took the tinware. And then
they came back and took the cush-
ions off the wagon. Eventually. be-
coming daring, they unhitched the
wagon and took it away. True TO my
trust, | stood there, holding the horse.
And by and by the peddler came out
of the saloon and sized up the situa-
ton Well said he warmly, you're
Honest John, all right. You saved the
horse
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
BABY'S HAIR ALL CAME OUT

when my first baby was six
months old he broke out on his head
with little bumps They would dry
up and leave a scale. Then it would
break out again and 1t spread all over
his head. All the hair came out and
his head was scaly all over. Then his
face broke out all over in red bumps
and it kept spreading until it was on
his hands and arms. / bought several
boxes of ointment, gave him blood
medicine, and had two doctors to treat
him, but he got worse all the time. He
had ii about six months when friend
told me about Cuticura. | sent and
got a bottle of Cuticura Resolvent, a
cake Of Cuticura Soap and a box of
Cuticura Ointment. In three days
after using them he began to improve
He began to take long maps and to
stop scratching his head. After taking
two bottles of Resolvent, two boxes of
Ointment and three cakes Of Soap he
was sound and well, and never had
any breaking out of any kind. His
hair came out in little curls all over
his head. don't think anything else
would have cured him except Cuticura
II have bought Cuticura Ointment
and Soap several times since to use
for cuts and sores and have never
known them to fail to cure what put
them on. | think Cuticura is great
remedy and would advise any one to
use it. Cuticura Soap is the best that
have ever used for toilet purposes"
(Signed) Mrs. F. E. Harmon. r. F. D.
2, Atoka, Tenn, Sept. 10, 1910.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
Breaking II Gently.

Callahan was stopped on the street
by Father Clancy. The good priests
sion.
Whats this, | hear. Callahan"
asked he, about your breaking Ho-
gans head last night? And the two
OF you friends for years."
Callahan seemed somewhat taken
back. Sure, | was compelled TO do
1t, your reverence" he explained apollo
getically. but out of consideration
for that same frindliness, | broke it
gintly, your reverence ''-Lippincott's
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
A YOUNG PHILOSOPHER.

Time is relative quantity. Some
minutes seem like hours and some
hours seem like minutes. How to con-
troll this flight is beyond any person.
but the little boy mentioned below
seems to have progressed pretty well
for a youngster.
The teacher was surprised TO see
that he remained perfectly idle all
through recess, and accordingly asked
him why he did not play.
K Cause" he said, slowly. lit makes
recess too quick if | play and | want
it to a-a-ast!"-Youth's Companion.