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Evening journal., 1912-10-08
HOUSEHOLD NOTES
sss Is a QUICK cure

A vinegar compress is quick cure
for ringworms.
Soap scraps put in little bag can
be used for dishwashing.
Mustard will not get dry II II Is
mixed with milk instead of water.
Excellent for cleaning brass is the
water in which potatoes are boiled.
Rub the top of the handicapped
washstand with turpentine; 1t Will
keep it in perfect order.
Stains can be removed from a coat
collar by rubbing 1t gently with a
cloth dipped in ammonia.
Ribbons and silk can be sponged
with a mixture OF equal parts OF al
sohol and highly rectified benzine.
The flavor of creamed potatoes will
He very pleasing Ii few pieces OF
chopped green peppers are added.
Damp salt will take of the discol-
orations on cups and saucers caused
by tea and careless washing.
II white kid gloves are rubbed GENT
~ with breadcrumbs after each wear
ing, they will keep clean much
longer
II cream is whipped In pitcher
instead OF In a bowl, it will whip
more quickly. and there Is no waste
In spattering.
Equal parts Of linseed oil and cider
vinegar mixed thoroughly together
makes an excellent dressing for limo
leum.
u little ginger (about one-third
of a teaspoonful) Is used when max
ing doughnuts, they will keep fresh
longer.
Always lay damp clothe over a
skirt before pressing Il, 80 that the
iron will not touch the material and
make Il shiny.
Put a piece OF bread through the
meat chopper after .chopping meat or
raisins. You will find no difficulty in
washing II clean.
Mark the children's clothing with
different colors. uy this method
and putting away.
Beds should never be made up i'm
rnedistely after they are vacated. Il
Is not hygienic: beds should be aired
at least two honrs.
The odor from boiling cabbage oi
caulfiowor can be lessened by {
piece of bread put into muslin has
and dropped into the pot.
n sponge bnoulu ottdnlVndli9 ut
washed In warm water with a little
tartsric acid or soda; afterward rinse
il In clean warm water.
Sweet potatoes. II creased before
being put into the oven. will bake II
half the time. and the skin will be
almost as soft as when boiled.
The mica In stoves will clean nice
ly II thoroughly washed with vinegar
Slightly diluted II the black doei
not come on readily, soak Il for {
little while.
Honey is a good remedy Tor throa
irritationH. For a sharp. tickling
throat cough teasnoonful takeI
every few moments viii allay the irri
tation.
When the paint has been allowe'
to dry on paint brushes, heat som'
vinegar to the boiling point and ALLOW
the brush 10 simmer slowly in II fo'
q few minutes.
"A rusty screw can be removed b,
applying heavy red-hot skewer o.
other metal piece. When the skewe
itself is hot II will come out withou
any difnculty-
Evening journal., 1912-10-08

Filliben, Agnes Connor, Anna Barcus,
Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Wray, Of Philadel-
phia; John Lally. Alexander Cunning
ham, Hurry Cunningham. Charles
Schuey, of New ork; Charles Honey,
William Bell, william Peppermann,
Leo Diamond, Clark Newman. Pete
Mclaughlin, Harry Hill, George Hill,
George Doherty. Charles Hannigan,
Harry Wray, Curtis Diamond. Russell
Smith, Walter Hanson og New York [;
George Williams, Charles Williams,
John Bauert, Mr.. and RMS. George
Williams
Evening journal., 1912-10-08
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs Charles Williams gave
a party on Saturday evening at their
home. No. 1925 West Fourth street. in
honor of the birthday anniversary OF
their daughter. Myrtle. Solos were
given by John Lally and William Pep
per. Those present we're: Miss Kate
Keinle, Myrtle Williams. Anna Gibbons
Ella Gibbons, Irene Walker, Bella Rob-
erts, Mabel Walton, Ida Crossley, Elvs
Bennett, Grace Sawyer, Marie Myers
Mildred Jefferies. Fanny Kelly, Mary
Evening journal., 1912-10-08
Fall 1912 Old Home
Week hee's
READY TO USE.

More old friends come 70 see
you than you counted on? Need
some sheets in hurry? Phone,
407, D. and A., and ask for
"the sheet girl" Well send the
goods in a hurry.
Here's special prices for our
Fall Opening that will save
you money; regular double bed
size. Slx90, in full bleached,
sturdy wearing qualities at
d. CSC, 75c, S5c each
Worth on today's market,
79c, 73c and 94c each
Single bed Sheets at
60c, Csc, 75c and 79c each
Evening journal., 1912-10-08
ENrERrAINEn RFLArIrFs-

Mr.. and Mrs. James G.. Hendrick-
son entertained their relatives on
Sunday IN honor Of their niece. Miss
~ I'm Wilson OF Kings NILS,
Ohio. who is a granddaughter Of the
late William c. Press Of Yorklyn, Del.
I ere were guests present from
Newark, Kennett Square, oxford, Pa.
and this city.
Evening journal., 1912-10-08
FOR WEAR WITH
FASUI0NARIF SKI

FOR WEAR WITH
FASHIONABLE SKIBTS
If the skirt or gown Is to be well
fitted. the petticoats must be con-
structed with care. There was a
time when they we're almost discarded
but women find them thoroughly sat
isfactory and comfortable and the new
ones are made on straight lines; con-
Eequently. they can be worn beneath
any fashionable gown or skirt and
they give increased comfort without
any appreciable addition TO the size.
This one is seven gored and can be
made either from silk or from
lingerie material. Most women will
like the plain habit. but some figures
demand a little fulluess and, If pre-
ferred, the petticoat can be laid In
an inverted plair. Il, FOR any reason.
a seamless Joke IS desired. il can be
made as shown in Ole OF the back
views so that il seems to provide for
an needs. A great many women wear
petiicoats with simply an underfaced
or hemmed edge and trimming of ap-
Piled bands that do not mean any
fullness. Others again like skirts
that are finished with flounces and
this one can be made plain. with a cir
cular founce or with straight gath
cred one
For the medium size, the skirt will
require 8 "a yards OF material "a,
IA lards &c, ? l-2 yards a. for the
plain skirt with yards % OF IS or
1874 yards A inches vide for the
circular fiounce, S-4 yards Of EN-
broidery II inches wide for the
straight gathered fiounce. The width
of the petticoat is ? Ia yards with
habit back. "a yards with inverted
plait
The May Manton pattern Of the pet
dcoat 1877 is cut in sizes from % to
30 inches waist measure. II will be
mailed 10 any address by the Fashion
Department of this paper, on receipt
OF ten cents.
NO.. .-...s... ..'..rs.s..-
Name -..-..s..- -ss.r.-...--.-
Address, ...... .................
<@<e .-.....ss.t.<.s. ......t.......
Evening journal., 1912-10-08
A New Hair Bow

Here's the chance 10 get new Hair Rib
bon for the festivities.
Dorothy dainty ribbon, S inches wide, in
pink, white, blue, yellow or lavender
Special for Wednesday, at a E00
yard ....... ..................- OON
Grosgran Ribbons in kings blue, red,
mode. navy, brown, garnet and black;
exceptional quality at, 400
THE NEW GREEN Splendid s-nch tat
eta Ribbon of good heavy body; OE0
-necial a ward ................. AON
THE NEW GREEN in a fine satin ribbon,
we inches wide, two qualities; both specials
...... 29c and 39c yard
Lustrous Taffeta Ribbons just right for
school hair ribbon, pink, blue, white, red,
Alice blue, yellow, old rose, navy and Ok n
black; very special, yard...... ZON
Evening journal., 1912-10-08

II. Nice. Winchester, Mr.. Robert W. Bro
kau, j. Ednonds Forgy, David Rankin
and Walter j. Laird, oil of this city.
The best man viii be Ensign Thomas
Starr King, T.. S. n, a brother 'in-law
of Miss Winchester, who will be given in
marriage by her father, Mr.. J. P. Win
chester.
Evening journal., 1912-10-08
JACKSON. .wINcHEsrER N1IprIAIs N

The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Win
chester, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. P.
Winchester Of Eleventh and Market
streets, and George Frederick Radcliffe
jackson, son Of DIR. and Mrs. James
Jackson Of Wuchang, China, will take
place in Trinity T.. 4. Church at $50
O'Clock tomorrow evening. The Rev.
Frederick NJ Kirkus viii officiate.
The maid of honor will be Miss Louise
Triplett Harrison Haxall of Loudorn
county, Middleburg, Va, and the ushers
will be: II. McC. Bangs of New York,
Evening journal., 1912-10-08

Telling today's readers of today's
needs and seeking immediate re-
spoons Is the province Of the Want
Columns.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1912-10-08

Success is within the reach Of
many who turn Want opportunities TO
good account.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1912-10-08

of pure bleached all Linen.
NAPKINS-In dinner size. heavy
$3.50 quality; Wednesday only, GO TX
dozen DE-
TOwELS-For every purpose and in wide
variety Beautiful Damask Towels of finest
weave and inish at $1.50 each, and from
that down to fine soft damask towels Or "a
at, each .............,......-. A@|N
HUCK TOwELS-Both hemmed and
hemstitched in plain and fancy borders,
10c II l-2c, 15c, 25c 35c 39c and SOC
( TURKISH TOwELS-Thick, soft ones
that just soak up the water Pure bleached,
splendid values at
IL 1-2c, 15c. 25c, 39c and SOC apiece.
Evening journal., 1912-10-08

CoIander Blocks, time saver when making
pumpkin pies ..............-...... lOc
Step Ladders, regular 75c for ..........5 SIC
Mrs. Potts style Irons; regular Sl.ls a set Of
three now w.-......-......... 69c
Evening journal., 1912-10-08
UNDERPRIcE BASEMENT

Extra quality Galvanized Tubs, with wringer
attachment worth Sl.15 each These large
size ones are only ..............S .S9c each
Pie Plates, perforated and with pivoted knife to
loosen the pie when baked ........ 1Oc
Evening journal., 1912-10-08

To take advantage of home changes
use the Wants.
Evening journal., 1912-10-08
BACH N0R IuRLEE.

William B. OFT. former wip y
tonian but now living in IRE I
N. j, where he is a master mech 1.
for the Pennsylvania Railroad cd
pany was visitor here on SunA
with Mrs OFT Mr.. OFT visited II
brother David L OFT and he A.
agreebly surprised at the extei1 81
decorations.
Evening journal., 1912-10-08
New Fall 1912 Framed Pictures

For our Opening Sale, and they make good
remembrance for Old Home Week, as well
as for prizes
Harrison Fisher subject; SiOo QOo
values for ..................... ON
vaIaas HssF'iop for Fisher subject - SOC
vaIdes HssF'ion ior Fisher subject soc 39c
7sa DSsfa vsin.s s'so'' foT and catchy mo'''' SOC
Pretty Girls Heads; regular 35c QHa
values for .................... - "
i9c Gilt Framed Picture; size, 9 o.
by IL; special at t............ ~
HANDSOME VASES-Large size and
richly decorated.
Regular SIPS ones for.............. S1.S9
Regular $500 ones for, or,..........S S1.69
Regular Sl.75 ones for. or........... $1.49
Regular Sl.50 ones for. $l.29
Evening journal., 1912-10-08
Fall 1912, Op,ning Sale of
WdVne Knit Hosiery

This splendid line Of comfortable, snug-ft-
ting, durable Hosiery can be obtained here now
in all weights. For twenty years we've sold
this excellent make and it's always given, entire
satisfaction.
For foot comfort try it. Light weight me-
dunn or heavy soft cotton Wayne Knit Hose
for women .............2 .25c, 39c and SOC pair
Womens medium weight satisfactory SER
vice guaranteed Wayne Knit Hose, garter top,
high spliced heel double toe, 39c; three pairs
for $1.00
Extra size Hose elastic rib top, double sole,
heel and toe. Black or split foot
25c and 35c pair
Evening journal., 1912-10-08
Fall 1912 Linens
OF GREAT VALUE.

Just received from the,importers this 10
of pure bleached all Linen.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-11-21

10 suppose him in the Jerseys at this
time"
Grant remained silent, probably not
wholly convinced that he was being
told the truth, and yet not venturing
10 state openly his suspicious. How.
ever the other said no more. and final.
" the Ranger felt compelled to an.
swer.
"Of course" he explained rather
lamely, Il couldn't altogether blame
you for conccaling the boy II he had
shown up here. but you will realize
that as a Kings officer | have seri.
GUS duty 70 perform"
You wonld apprehend Eric? Would
betray him into British hands? Is
that your meaning, Captain Grant,"
What else could | do? Don't be
unreasonable! Boy as he Is, no one IN
all that crew Of ragamufiins has done
us greater harm Again and again he
has Learned our secrets and brought
Washington information OF our plans
How he does It is the mystery of this
department-Howe has personally OF.
fered thousand pounds for his arrest.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-11-21

Yes" somewhat notified. 81 pre-
sumo that is true. although you ar,
chilly enough, the Lord knows. Blu
what brings you here?"
That must remain my secret, Cap
tain Grant-for the present"
"Oh, very well. thought II might
have some connection with Eric's pres
ence in this neighborhood."
with Eric! What do you mean
Have YOU seen him."
"Ah, 80 I've got below the surface
at last | thought | might with that
thrust Yes, saw him last night.
didn't know what the devil the fellow
was up to, but | thought I'd let him
play out his game. 1t was right
merry trick. so far as It went, but I'm.
fortunately the rebels came In before
| discovered what It all led I'D to-"
You do not make II very clear to
me
u told YOU It was not even clenr TO
myself This Is all know. When
Joined Delavan last night Just after
dark, he had young officer OF Light
DraeoonB IN charge Of his advance
guard. | merely got n glimpse OF tho
fellow as We rode IN, and he looked
so deyilshly like Eric that | asked
Dela' an who the lad was. He said he
had Joined at Mount Holly with three
men, was going through to Philndel.
phla with dispatches from New York,
and was only too glad OF escort the
rest Of the way. Being short OF on.
GERS DelayHn gave him charge OF the
van
Did he recognize you"
u hardly think so; II was pretty
dark, aud ! was put on guard over the
rear wagons | supposed / would have
ample opportunity to learn the truth
after It became daylight"
'But you believed him to be Eric?"
Eyes. and after the attack | was
convinced He and the three men with
him bolted and got away. Must have
run at the first fire, for the fellows
had us completely hcmmod in. II was
Eric all right and that is about half
the reason why led my men back
herc-I wanted to find out II he was
hiding about the old place Is It true
you haven't seen him."
Quite true, indeed had no reason
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-11-21

came forth into the hall. having no
desire to be caught listening. My own
position was more unpleasant and haz-
ardous than ever. Whatever reason
the lieutenant might have for holding
me prisoner | was convinced he pos
sessed no knowledge as to my real
identity. The probability was that aft
or an Interview | would be released.
But Grant would recognize me In
stantly. and he proposed searching the
house, room by room, seeking this
man Eric. must make my escape first.
Yet how could this be accomplished?
heard Peter pass along the hall, and
solemnly announce the servinK OF
breakfast. He and Grant EXCHANGED
n few sentences. and then the latter
strobe to the front dJor where he
gave orders TO the men. | watched
the German officers come up the steps,
while the majority OF the others form
Ing into Irregular line, marched around
the corner of the house. A small squad
remained, however. on guard. facing
the from. entrance.
(To BE CONTINUED
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-11-21
CHAPTER xll.-continued.

lie lad turned the tables most ncnt
ny. and ! glanced down over my rough
garments, awakening suddenly 20 The
lquarado. To be sure had one ad
vantage know these mon had been
part OF Delayan's foraEers and hence
vat heart must BE- loyal!sts
That is not a question intend an
Bwcring to every rulltan Nho stops me
on the highway" returned shortly,
'l wish TO know what this outrage
means? ! will know. you woodcu-hoad.
ed image, ] was about my business
when the four OF you attacked me |
and yet | am held prisoner. shut up
here behind iron bars. What Is this
place, anyhow"
1T is called 'ElmhurBt' sir"
'Elmhurst? A country estnte7"
Yes, sir. one Of the old plantations "
IT'S name never heard Where
Us that precious Lieutenant"
Il presume he ia in bed, air." aud
Peter rose quietly to his feet, and be
gun replacing the dishes on his tray
Apparently there was not nervous
'throb to his pulse. and he remained
.blIssfully Indifferent to my presence.
I stared hciplcssly at him. even words
failing me.
You refuse to inform me ns 10 the
truth Of this affair" ! faltcrcd at last,
las he lifted his burden on one arm.
He turned n stOlid face my way.
IT would seem so, sir. have TO
thank you for most delightful eve.
ming. sir Your conversation has brcn
both instructive and entertaining.
However. sir. the hour is now late.
and should advise your retiring"
lie bowed Eolcm1!y. backing toward
Che door, and | sprang 80 my feet,
'oyertakon by a sudden determination
TO make a break for freedom There
was a slight glitter In Peters gray
eyes. as he raped sharply with hts
heel on the door
Il hardly think that would be adyis.
able, sir" he warned softly "The man
outside Is armed, and in tho excite.
ment might hurt you"
There was a click of the lock. and
the heavy door swung open. stood
motionless. tempted to spring. yet not
daring the venture Peter backed |
mnJcstically out. and caught a
glimpse of the Graybcard. and the |
black outline of pistol Then the !
door closed. leaving ne alone. The |
llttlo scrap OF candle let Bputtered |
feebly, and. after walking across the
floor half.do2en times, striving 10 |
gain control Of my temper. blew It
out. and crawled into the bunk. There
was nothing | could do. but wait for
morning; not sound reached me
from without, and. before | realized
tho possibility. was fast asleep.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-11-21

must have Sept long and soundly.
for when ! finally awcke n CLEAN Of
sun lay the fnll length Of the room.
and food was upon the table Some
one--Petcr, no douht-had entered
and departed withou; arousing me-
Sleep had LETT me in pleasanter
frame Of mind. and | ate heartily.
wondering vaguely what the day would
disclose. ! determined one thing. that
when Peter returned for the dishes,
would back him. into corner and
choke at least u portion of the truth
out OF his unwilling throat ! had
hardly reached this decision when the
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-11-21
CHAPTER XIII.
A New Combination.

My first thought was that this must
prove trap. and | drew hastily back
behind the curtain. believing myself
justified In an effort at escape. Surely,
under such conditions. my word OF
parole to Peter had no binding force.
Net | waited long enough to glance
forth again. The advancing body was
less than hundred strong, Queens
Rangers and Hessians, from their uni.
forms. struggling along on ROOT. limp.
ing, dusty and without arms These
must De the remnant of Delayap's
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-11-21
CONTENTION WAS ALL RIGHT
With Remark That Had
Unkind Sound.

Tho Jury wac hearing the closing
arguments In a damage suit before
Judge Ben NJ. Smith. In which SANDER
was alleged The attorney for the
plaintiff had been directing his broad
sides against the defendant for his
show OF ingratitude, when the latter's
counsel objected.
Gratitude is inspiring but not a
constitutional requirement" interpos-
ed the objector, who had borrowed sew
eral law books from the other lawyer
some time before.
"One look at your face conyinces me
that you are right" said the first law
yer III gratitude we're constitutional
requirement you couldn't be a citizen"
Chicago Evening Post.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-11-21

surely you know that. Last night
thought we had him in our power blu,
the very devil seems to protect him
from capture, even when luck brings
him fairly within our grip"
And 30 you came here to search for
him.? could feel the bitter scorn
In the voice. "In his fathers home!"
i certainly did," angrily. 81 shall
search the house from cellar TO garnet
before leave"
but you are on parole"
Damn the parole. What do caro-
Tor pledge given to q band of plum
dering outlaws? And what do care
for Eric? He chose for himself and
has no right 10 expect any mercy from
me. and by all the gods, he'll receive
none. | half believe that attack last
might was his planning. ami that now
you have him hidden away here"
And you propose searching the
rooms"
" do II you had been little more
genial | might have exhibited greater
courtesy. But | haven't any use for
Eric, and never had. Now you know
tho truth"
Very well, sir" and the incensed
lieutenant pushed back his chair.
Then we clearly understand each 9th.
er at last. am sincerely glad Of II.
From now on shall never again be
guilty Of mistaking you for friend CT
gentleman. No. | have no wish to
listen 10 another word; you have
spoken frankly enough, and under
stand the situation. Perhaps It is only
anger, but 1t gives me the excuse |
have been seeking after long while
in vain. Whatever claim you may
have had upon my regard In the past
is over with, forever over with. Cap
tain Grant"
''Ilut-but, surely"
81 mean precisely that You can
cover your desplcable actions with the
gloss OF military duty, but | know you
now as a revengeful liar. Treat this
house az you please. refuse to have
any more dealings or words with you.
I'll provision you and your men. as
would any others suffering from hun.
ger, but that ends all"
closed the crack of the door az he
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-11-21
synopsis.

Major Lawrence. son of Judge Law
kence OF Virginia whose wife wac Lee
Is sent on perilous mission BY Gen.
Washington. juEt after the winter at Val.
icy Forge Disguised In British uni
Form Lawrence arrives within the encmy's
Hines Tho Major attends Il great fete
and snves the Lady OF the Blended
Rose" from mob lie later meets the girl
Mt brilliant ball. Trouble IN started
over waltz, and Lawrence Is urged By
his partner Mistress Mortimer Crhc Lady
pf the Blended Rose. to make his e3cup"
Lawrence is detected az spy by Captain
Grant 81 IN" British Army. who agrees
20 a duel Tho duel ia stopped BY Grants
1renda and the spy makes dash for
liberty. swimming a river following mar
row escape. The Major arrives nt the
phop Of blacksmith who Is friendly. and
GHOWF the Lady ~ the Blended Rose.
captain Grant and rangers search black
smith shop !0 vain Tor the spy Law
renee Joins the minute mon. a. 'r' and
his train nr" captured hy IA, minute mon
Lawrence IS made prisoner los uu indiln
and two white men. who lU.R him IN ID
H'runR cell
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-11-21
The Other Eellnw.

Miss Oldmaid purchasing music)-
Have you Kissed Ne In the Moon
light7"
Mr. Dopenutt-Why-er-no. II
must have been the other clerk.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-11-21
Osculatory Nerve

The Maid-Billy Brown says I have
the prettlest mouth in the world.
The Man-Did he? I'd put mine up
against 1t any day.-English Magazine.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-11-21

People arc always doing things they
would condemn in others.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-11-21

YOU CAN CURE CATARRH
by usirR Coles Carbollsavo. Il 10 n most
effective remedy. All druggists. Is and Soc Adv.