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The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21

"Has anything gone wrong?" he asked in his steady, elder-brother manner.
 Her eyes met his almost gratefully, in a sort of resolve or relief. She asked a strange thing of him.
 Could you stay and-help me a moment tonight-when the others are gone?"
 If it had been any one else, any one less perfectly dignifed and imper- sonal, he would not have liked the request. Just then Foster entered, and Dorr knew something had hap pened to him-he had a hot desire to shield her from Fosters look-from even the thought of any one else. It was a protective impulse that sprang up to defend her, and set a steal upon him. He never forgot how she looked at that moment. Her eyes were like flowers.
 That evening she went straight to the point. She put the books before him.
 Please go over everything since Miss Taylor left" she said. Shell Do DdCh III tue mOTHluBs anu l Cdu find-all the money. I missed 1t the day after she left. It has frightened me to death"
 He began to go over the figures with her, his voice reassuring.
 Don't worry-we'l find it. It often happens" He went over all the fig ures once-then twice.
 "H-mmI Two hundred short"
 He stopped suddenly and looked at her.
 Was that why you got me to-"
 Pawn my fathers things, and my mothers. Yes. If it was my fault I was going to make it good. I was afraid I hadn't watched when the safe was open, or something He laughed outright. 'T am sure it can't be Miss Taylor's mistake-she Is so accurate, and I wanted her to find everything all right" Again he laughed to see how little
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21
Coat Hanger.

When away from home one very sell dom thinks of taking a coat hanger along, but to prevent the coat from becoming creased and untidy looking by being thrown over the back of a chair an emergency coat hanger may be readily made. Roll a newspaper tightly and tie it in the middle with a stout cord, forming loop to attach it to a hook or nail. This is better than throwing the coat Imply in the nearest place, and is contrived in a minute with the materials always at hand.
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21

their beauty is wasted. The small hats require only enough hair visible about the face to frame it, but it is the hat, for the hat must be taken of.
 The puffed chignon shown in the picture is woven in a long strip like that used for transformation" This strip Is drawn together at intervals leaving quite large spaces on the un- der side of the coiffure, which are covered by the puffs and curls on the outside. These open spaces afford ventilation, and they also make 1t possible to arrange the chignon in a great variety of styles. What with them and the hair bands now uni versally worn there is no end to the variety of cultures that fashion makes possible.
 The chignon placed high on the head so that it is in the crown of the hat solves the problem of the small turban and makes a stately and beau tiful coiffrre. The puffs are crowded together little and pinned down over coil of the natural hair Cor two coils) placed on top. Usually no other support is needed for this coif- fure. In case the natural hair is very thin small pompadour may be arranged by using small hair roll before the chignon is pinned to place.-Julia Bottomley in the Illus trated Milliner.
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21
A Raw of Hope.

'T'm mighty glad to see this move. ment for reciprocity" said the plain citizen 'It argues for an era of better understanding and kindliness." ]"
 You believe it will develop inter national friendliness?" ?"
 q wasn't thinkin' about foreign countries. But if Canada and the United States can come to a sociable agreement maybe we can hope that Chicago and New York will yet have some respect for each other"
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21
Ribbon Holder.

Cut four three and one-half inch circles out of thin cardboard, tack Dresden silk on one, and white soft silk on the other, being careful that 1t is on smoothly. Trim of all super fiuous ends and sew the circles to- gether firmly. Whip tiny valencien- nes lace on the edge of these and re- peat the process with the. remaining circles. When this is done insert. a bolt of baby ribbon between them, and with a stiletto make two holes from top circle through bolt and bot tom circle. In these insert a short piece of baby ribbon, tying in bow on top and in this bow put bone ribbon threader.
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21
4couldn't Get s2oo on Thesea"

"Couldn't l Get $2OO on These7" of business woman she really was, how feminine, how helpless, and still how self-reliant she wasI The wave of protectiveness that had seized upon him that morning came back and with 1t another thing-the knowl- edge that he loved this woman. It came like light, in an instant. And before he could steady his thought the door opened, and Nina Taylor. sunburned and happy, breezed in upon them.
 Well, old business plodders- though you look more like plotters- what is up? Figuring how much I em- bezzled?" She laughed.
 Well" answered Dorr, flor fact, we can't seem to locate $200 that isn't on the bank book, and ought to be. It's been lost ever since you left''
 The girl came to lean over Sylvia's shoulder, running a practiced eye over the books. Her face was serious, and she bit her lip. Then, with whirl, she turned to the safe and Op6uCQ It. OuC O and brought out little canvas bag.
 There's your cash-didn't you hear me tell you to bank it the day I left, Miss Gray?" She laughed. 'T was too late for the bank, you will remember"
 Slyvia did remember, then. The younger girl snatched something she wanted from her desk and was gone again in a moment.
 John Dorr rose from his chair, and looking at Sylvia Gray saw how pale and tired she looked. All sense of anything but her and her loneliness left him. He reached out for both her unresisting hands.
 Sylvia" he said, eff only you could love me Could you? Could you love me-and marry me?"
 There was still much of her old re- serve and dignity left to her, but 1t was the dignity of yielding what one longs to give. She looked quietly at him.
 Do you love me?" he insisted.
 "Oh," she answered, T do! Of course I dol"
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21
sInauIarIY FIttIna.

"They were discussing Brown, his charming manner and his lack of moral responsibility in all matters connected with money. 'He means to be honest as the sum-" said one of his friends, "but he doesn't get around to paying his debts"
 He ought not to have any debts, |" said another man. ''He ought to have what my boy in college wrote me for the other day-Kathleen Mavour- neen' loans."
 What are they2" asked one of the party.
 "A Kathleen Mavourneen' loan may be for years and it may be for ever.'" said the father.-Youth's Com panion.
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21
Thouaht He Understood.

''Now, there's one thing that want to impress upon you." said the head of the great corporation after he had formally notified the new gen eral manager of his appointment, land that is that you are to see that the laws, so far as they apply to the operation of this concern, are strictly obeyed."
 ''Very well, sir"
 If we can't do business honestly we will quit"
 q understand. Which bookkeeper do you suspect of harboring an in tention to try to blackmail you?"
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21

IF it is true Gas those who make
 1t their business to know, say 1t
 is) that American women have less hair than the women of other lands, then we are compelled to ad- mire the cleverness with which they conceal this deficiency. One would naturally infer that a vairety of. styles in hairdressing would be impossible to them, but this is not the case at all. By using switches, chignons. transformations and the many other devices of dealers in hair goods, all the pretty conceits in the changing fashions in coiffure are copied and our gentlewomen continue to look to- day demure, tomorrow vivacious; an- other day finds them with a stately coiffure and then again they effect simplicity. No doubt Cleopatra rung all the changes within her knowledge or invention in matters of dress to aid her in earning the greatest trib- ute paid to her Vaccinations: Age cannot wither, nor custom stale, her infinite variety"
 Just now we must concern our selves with suiting our cultures to both large and small hats. The new imports for midsummer are more than large, one may almost call them enor- nous
 The large hats require a coiffure designed to fill in the space under the brim next the face and head, otherwise they look grotesque and
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21
rhe RrIahter sIde.

Listening without, the beautiful girls father could hear the smitten swain signing exactly like furnace.
 However, he probably eats good deal less coal!" chuckled the old man philosophically.
 For though he needs must look for ward to having both the young people to support, he could do SO optimis- tically.-Puck.
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21
Not Much Sense.

''They talk about horse sensel There isn't any such thing"
 'Why, the horse is regarded as a very sensible animal"
 How can he be, when he evidently does not like the idea of always hay ing a bit in his mouth?"
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21
Patch Quilts.

The housewife who has a patch quilt tucked away in some trunk ir the attic will do well to bring it from its hiding place and spread it on the bed in her guest room this spring. If the real antique quilt is not available. then the making of one, piecing the squares together and stitching them. is a pleasant nastime-
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21
They Are.

"Yes, witnessed the fiercest bat tie of the Mexican revolution"
 You did?"
 Indeed I did! Saw the flames belching from the mouths of the gunsl Saw the men falling! And all of a sudden the insurrectos charged directly toward mel On they camel could see the whites of their eyes, their wolfish grins, their"
 Gracious! What did you do?"
 T went out then. These moving pictures are great institutions. aren't they?"
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21
Runninn Down Clues.

Hal" said Burlock Bones, mysteIi- ously. q have discovered that the man you think so lacking in energy, really has great deal of push"
 How did you find 1t outf" asked the admiring friend.
 'cHistI I saw him this morning buying a baby carriage and a lawn mower"
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21
Would Make Him Care.

Juggins-Who was that said if he could make the songs of the people he wouldn't care who made the laws?
 Muggins-Don't know. But if he's the chap who's making the songs of the people nowadays I'd just like to have the making of the laws little whilel That's all.-Red Hen.
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21
An odd outlook.

There is one queer thing about educational institutions"
 What is that?"
 "A primary excellence in secondary schools to keep them from being third rate"
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21
Mothers Advice.

What are you girls doing?"
 Settling our costumes for the Shakespeare ball, mother"
 Take my advice and wait. They may dig up something at any moment to prove there never was such per son, and then where would your Rosalind and Celia be?"-Punch.
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21
HEADGEAR FOR THE MOTOR
Attractive In Design and Affords Ample Protection Against the
 Flying Dust.

Here is a very attractive way of ar ranging headgear for motoring. The vieux rose straw shape is wound with a blue silk scarf, which terminates in
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21
SkeptIcIsm.

"A man arrested the other day fof 'mashing,' says he has an aff1iction of the eyes that makes him wink" ''Well?"
 His excuse made everybody else in court wink"
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21
Their Fault.

'The orator we heard last night seemed to have sound views. did he not?"
 "Oh. yes; they were all sound"
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21

loose chou at the side. A rose silk frill frames the face and a chiffon veil of the same color is gathered on to the crown. to be thrown back off the face if preferred. No pins at all are required, except for fixing the bonnet on the head.
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21
Her Material.

'That is queer servant of yours. Of what is she supposed to be made3 2" "She is maid of all work"
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21

Molly-Jack said he'd spend his last cent on me.
 Dolly-Impossible He spent his last cent on me before threw him over.
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21

Teacher-He's always at the foot of the class.
 Superintendent wonder-hiS father is a chiropodist.
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-21
His WOman-PrOOf Heart
By JOANNA SINGLE

Copyright, 1911, by Associated Literary
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TIE PENCE or TIE AMBULANCE

TIE PENCE OR TIE AMBULANCE
Joseph Maiins.
1t was dangerous cliff, as they freely con-
fessed.
Though to walk near its crest was so pleas
ant;
But over its terrible edge there had slipped
duke, and full many peasant;
So the people said something would have 70
be done;
But their projects did not at all tally;
Some said: sPut fence round the edge Of
the cliff"
Some AN ambulance down in the valley"
But the cry for the ambulance carried the
day,
For it spread through the neighboring city;
fence may be useful or not, it 10 true,
But each heart became brimful Of pity
For those who had slipped over that danger
GUS Cliff,
And the jewellers in highway and alley
Gave pounds or gave pence, not 10 put mp q
fence,
But an ambulance down in the valley.
sFor the cliff is all right IL you're careful"
they said;
"And if folks even slip or are dropping,
1t isn't the slipping that hurts them 50 much,
ping"
50 day after day when these 9i'hap' oe-
CURED,
Quick forth would the rescuers sally
To pick up the victims who fell of the cliff
With their ambulance down in the valley.
Then an old man remarked: ats q marvel
That people givefar more attention
To repairing the results than to stopping the
cause,
When they'd much better aim at prevention.
Let us stop ut its source ali this mischief, /"
cried he.
"Come neighbors and friends. let Us rally;
II the cliff we will fence we might almost dis
with the ambulance down in the valley
ooh. he's fanatic" the others rejoined.
"Dispense with the ambulances Never,
He'd dispense with all charities, too, IL he
could;
No, NO! Wen support them forever.
Aren't we picking mp FOLKS Just - fast as
they fallf
And shall this man dictate to us. Shall he'
Why should people Of sense stop to put up .
fence
While their ambulance works in the valleyf"
But q sensible few, who are practical, too,
viii not bear with such nonsense much
longer;
They believe that prevention is better than
cure,
And their party will soon be the stronger.
Encourage them. then, with your purse, voice
and pen,
And while other philanthropists daily
They will scorn all pretence, and put stout
fence
On the Cliff that hangs over the valley.
The Southern Croe.
Selected by Aunt Emma.
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COUNTY NEWS.
NORTH BRoOKLIN.


Mis- Susan Wells, OF Boston, ID visiting
her grandfather, John 8. Wells.
L. H. Bartlett, after spending tina sum-
msr here, returned to Boston to-day.
Mrs. Grace Gott, Of stonington, spent .
few days with her father, Adeibert 5eavey,
last week.
George w. Pettee has been employed by
Alanson Mayo, OF Naskeag, to work in his
sardins factory.
h. II. Hale, W. T. Hale and W. G. Red
man have left to work in corn-canning
factories in Vermont.
Harry Hamilton and family, who have
spent the summer 1t their cottage here,
returned to Greenfield, Mass, to-day.
John F. Giles 10 hauling material to his
shors for Alonxo Carter, OF Naskeag, who
intends to erect clam and sardine factory
there.
Fred I. Hall has sold his sloop, the Mer-
maid, to Elmer Bridges, Of West Brook
lin, who win at her up for the scallop
business.
CAPT. Timothy Pettee died ct his home
Aug. q, agsd ssvsnty-six years. Capt. Pet
tee was born in Birch Harbor, and came
here In 1878. He followed the - in
various capacities all his life, or until
falling health compelled his retirement.
He was . quiet and reserved man, and
was much liked. He leaves . widow and
one son.
Sept. 4. SuB.
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sEDGWICK.


DR.. q. w. Hale, of New York, . former
physician here, made . abort visit here
last week.
Rev. g. w. F. Hill and wife, of Paris,
arrived Tuesday OF last week, returning to
Paris Thursday morning.
Edward c. Cole and wife left Monday
for Ashland, where they will visit their
daughter, Mrs. Clifford Henry.
James Eaton and wife have returned
from New Hampshire, where they spent .
few days with friends, camping.
Rev. A. w. Smith and wife and Mr..
Haskins, wife and son, left Monday for
their home In Winchester, Mass.
Miss Helen Perry, who 10 employed -
seamstress at Newton (Mass.) hospital,
arrived on Friday for months vacation.
Miss Flora Strout, OF Baltimore, spoke
Sunday morning and evening at tbs Bap-
tist church, in the interest Of the w. G. +.
q. The lectures wers interesting.
Mrs. Sarah n. Cole and daughter Hattie,
left Friday, Mrs. Coils for Paris, to
spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs.
q. w. F. Hill, and Mis- Cole to Nssdham,
Aass., whsre she 10 engaged in teaching
and - superintendent Of schools.
Sept. 4. H..
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CENTER.

CENTER.
The grange will hold . social and Ice
cream sale Monday, Sept. 4.
Master Andrew Batler gave birthday
party Saturday afternoon, Sept. 2.
Mrs. Lois Bartlett is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Pomroy, OF West fremont.
E. J. Reed and wife are receiving con-
gratulations on the birth Of . son Aug. 30.
Mrs. Isabelle Hodgdcn has gone for an
extended visit at Northeast HArbor and
Seal Harbor.
Mrs. Charlotte Farrell has returned from
Ellsworth, where she has been visiting
three months.
Mrs. William Murphy and daughter
Thelma, Of Southwest Harbor, visited
her sister, Mrs. Everett Murphy, last
week.
The many friends OF Miss Carmen Harper
will be glad to learn that she has returned
from the hospital at Bar Harbor, and is
convalescent.
Mrs. Il. 8. Billings, OF Bayside, spent
last week with her daughter, Mrs. r. E.
Harper. Miss Josie Harper is at Islesford
for q short visit.
Sept. 4. s,
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A Veteran on .he Pledas.

THE writer of the following letter Is an
old time Endeavorer and one Of the most
successful business men In the United
States At the present time he Is the
executive head Of a great business enter
prise and one of the corps of business ex-
perts Of the second largest industrial cor
poration in this country. We commend
his words regarding the pledge to the
present day Endeavorera-Edl
1As the years pass It 10 a pleasure to
keep In touch with our friends and fell
low workers Of TWENTY-FIVE years ago
In Christian Endeavor. No warmer
friends can be found than my own
who were with me In those days.
One Of the greatest Losses that I have
experienced In recent years has been
my retirement from sct1ve work IN
Christian Endeevor.
The lift that tne paedW en~o me-
WHEN inclined b ~uag" and let slug
gish hvsr or bad temper ruls my
tongue n ths psayw meeting merits
my Loyalty and s~sEiaah1ne thA1lsgfv-
ing for tho plsA0A
always hasd ~ - pDsdge = the
greatest bisss1nG tn& ~ individual
Christian experienosd n eivfng hin
mind and hesst 'ubesfNs How many
times ~ fed - uu1A Of PaafB
words ~TAs sp1sae = Whine bat ths
flesh \ weak- So ~ need 10 put
backbone into ths UNWILLING hesh. and
this = what ths pledge doeA Then
how gtad We aye tt,ak we had thu hit
Dver pftfah!
Al sixty -foug years Of age can say
lint n years Of my activity m Chris
han Endsavor were the most helpful
and deaiohtfui Of my life. L n. B.
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CAPE ROSTER.

Annie Manson returned to Boston Sat-
urday.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Percy Clifford Aug. %.
William Counce and family went to APP
pleton Saturday to visit relatives.
The Gray reunion will be held at the
home OF s. D. Gray, Wednesday, Sept. 8.
Mrs. Eva Snow, who has been visiting
relatives here, went to Winterport Thurs
day.
Verna Conary, who has been working at
Bay Crest, has returned to her homo ct
Deer Isle.
The summer visitors are returning to
the cities. The past season has bean q
prosperous one.
Sept. 2. q.
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among the &ranstrs.

This column IL devoted % the Grange, e.
pecially 70 the oranges of'Hancock county.
The column 10 open to all grangers for the
discussion Of topics Of general interest, and
for reports Of grange meetinss. Make letters
short and concise. All communications must
be signed, but names will not be printed ex-
cept by permission Of the writer. All COM
munications will be subject TO approval BY
the editor, but none will be rejected without
good reason.
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Nasal Cntarrh. An Inflammation Of the deli
cured BY any mixtures taken Into the stom-
ach. Don't waste time ON them. Take Ely's
Cream Balm through the nostFils, 90 that the
fevered, swollen tissues are reached ct once.
Never mind how long you have suffered nor
how Often you have been disappointed. We
know Elysp Cream Balm Il the remedy you
should us. All druggist, 90. Mailed By Ely
Bros, g warren Street, New York.
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Guest ito hostess at private theatricals)-
Madam, you played your part spiendidly.
1t fits you to perfection. Hostess = Pm
afraid not. A young and pretty woman
is needed for that part. Guest-Oh, but
madam, you have positively proved, the
contrary.