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The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27
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these fine fabrics. which SENS to indi-
cate that they are preferably for elder
ly wearers. as should be all the tex.
lures with large patterns. At any
rate. 1t Is an established truth that a
brocaded material must be carefully
managed not to give Its wearer
something of settled look. The fact
that such rich trimmings need to be
used increases this danger. unless the
fine garniture is very sparingly put
on or the wearer takes things in her
own hands and orders flmy chiffons
and nets for the touches of the bro
caded gown or coat.
Fur and marabout bands. both OF
which will be much used on the coats,
supply the proper decking for such
sets, which. because of the patterns
Of the fabrics. would appear uniin.
ished II left untrimmed.
MARY DEAN.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27
DETECTIVE BARNETT's STORY.

"The tapping of old Simpsons
place." said Detective Rarnett, was a
new wrinkle for the New York police
1t was so easy. the only wonder Is 1t
never had been worked before. Simp
son used to be one Of the chief dia
mond dealers in the city. He dis
played his wares recklessly in neigh
borhood where there seemed to be
more thieves than honest men. But
Simpson had the confidence that
comes with familiarity. He never
dreamed that he would be attacked by
men whom he had befriended In many
ways.
81 was put on the case the night OF
the robbery and made careful in
vestigation into all the circums tances
with very little result There was not
clerk who had got good look at
the thieves. About the only thing of
value in their description was that
one of them had an india ink l. on his
right hand This was very little to
work on but | started to do the best
/ could made up my mind. without
any evidence to support it. that the
work had been by one of the Fourth
ward crooks. That gang was about as
tough one as fellow would care
about going against.
81 dropped down into the Fourth
ward and took a lodging in a Water
street den In the role of an eN-convict
lust out of jail after doing long
stretch. | kept much to myself for a
while and did not try to push my way
ahead knew enough of the gangs
methods to be sure that asking ques-
tions would make them suspicious. |
went in and out the Water and Cherry
street dives, met thieves of all kinds.
but waited for them to make advances
to me. | had the convict's shuttle to
perfection. and never took step with
out the movement of the lockstep. II
took me more than week to get with
in speaking distance of several old
time crooks. I was very reticent and
talked in the subdued voice that
thieves acquire in Jail. put aside
Job or two that was offered to me in
the crooks line. as most thieves will
do after long stretch. Still let 1t
be known that II anything good was
going on l would not hesitate about
taking a hand.
Just to keep suspicion from being
aroused. went into couple Of Jobs
on Long Island. marked the men
who were in It. Just for future refer
ence. showed them that / was a
pretty good thief. and got the conf
dence OF Ted Mulry and Pete Abrams.
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LITTLE COATS WELL. LIKED
Dainty Triflcs, but Just Now They
Form a Really Important Part
Of the Wardrobe.

The little coats of bright-colored
chiffon worn with lace. lingerie or
chiffon frocks, are still at the height
of their popularity. They are not by
any means easy to copy. and that fact
has a lot to do with their remaining
somewhat exclusive novelties. One
of the most successful frocks seen
lately was of pale saxe-blue ninon.
with delightful little coat of chiffon
taffetas in blue of slightly deeper
tone. A narrow frill of silk edged the
coat, which finished at the waist. at
the sides and back
The fronts were cut into long points
and were crossed low down at the
waist. Soft frills of shaded lace
oAme down each side Of the front OF
the coat and frills of the same lace
decorated the elbow sleeves. There
was a high Robespierre collar of
black satin finished in front with crys-
tai buttons. and touches Of black also
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continued its use until was made well"
Mrs. HENRY LEIsEBERG, 743 Adams St
Kearneysville, W. Va-"I feel 1t my
duty to write and say what Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
done for me. I suffered from female
weakness and at times felt 80 miserable
I could hardly endure being on my feet
cater taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and following your
special directions, my trouble Is gone.
Words fail to express my thankfulness.
I recommend your medicine to all my
friends. Mrs. G. B. WHITTNGToN.
The above are only two Of the thou
sands Of grateful letters which are con-
stantly being received by the Pinkham
Medicine Company Of Lynn. Mass. which
show clearly what great things Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound does
for those who suffer from woman's ills.
If you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (cOnfl.
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woman and held In strict confidence.
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PREDICTION FOR THE COATS
VIII Undoubtedly Be Longer ane
Some Changes Of Importance
Are Promised.

What will the length Of the coats
be In the autumn and winter?"
The question was asked by an
American who wanted to order her
fall suit early. The reply to her was
thirty.two inches. for she Is a trifle
below the average height. In tailored
suits the demand is for jackets thirty
two or thirty-four inches long, cutaway
in front. ending in a broad curve or
blunt point In the back.
Some of the coats. however. are
made very long in the back. almost
reaching to the hem OF the skirt. and
cut away sharply from the waist line
In the front: but these are too ex-
treme to become popular. and in any
case will only be worn by the excep-
tional woman who has many suits to
choose from.
The most favored style is buttoned
over slightly on the left side. and has
the Robespierre collar and revers SO
arranged that they can be opened up
when the weather permits. Some are
made with perfectly straight-cut backs
and others have a slight fullness in at
the belt and decided flare on the
side seams.
Nearly all have slightly rounded or
pointed corners and all show the modi-
fed cutaway effect. The Robespierre
collar with vest of some contrasting
material. is very popular, and the
sleeves are mostly Of the set-in va
riety, made with a medium large arm
hole 30 they can be slipped on or on.
velvetbound buttonholes and large
ornamental buttons trim the best
models.
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ness of ye ancient times. although the
softly-falling silks are sometimes of
incredible thickness. There are bro
oades for the dowager and brocades
for the debutante. patterns Cor the
velvets richer with gold and silver
threads than those for the latter
Buds. tiny roses. love knots, little
baskets of flowers and blue ribbons
waving about flower sprays in natural
hues appear upon the silks for youth
ful evening wear And the frocks, we
are told, are to be made with n good
deal of the antiquated charm-the
lovely Powered silks shaping paniered
tunics attached to sQuare-necked bod
Ices, with ruffied elbow sleeves. This
sweetness will so over lace petticoats.
looped and garlanded with flower
bands in the old way.
The self-colored brocades are insist
ed upon by the fashion people for
street use, as those with contrasting
flowers seem a shade too gay; conven-
uonal designs, small flower bouquets.
ovals, creacents, circles. and plaided
and checked effects appear on these
WIN tHe bldCh UloCdQeS III NtI'SN Va
silk sparkling jet seems a fitting gar
niture. and some cut velvet coats dis
play very graz d buttons and frog
chains of 1t. For high dress use, there
is nothing more handsome for the
dowager than a coat of this sort and
such wraps are loose. wide-sleeved
and altogether graceful.
The brocaded influence Is seen
even among mourning materials, one
silk and wool fabric for tailored
gowns initiating the wide and narrow
lines OF mems suiting. black
Chinese crepe, closely covered with
dull flowers, is shown for the waists OF
fine black dresses, and in the half
mourning department there is q
dusky gun metal color which is hav'
ing considerable vogue. this showing
up splendidly in almost every mate
rial.
For tailored suits in color or black,
there is a new velvet with corduroy
look, but without the ridges OF this
well-known fabric, and with this a
silk braid goes most handsomely.
Mole or taupe is favorite color In
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27
JEFF o'NEILL's STORY.

"I went on the road" said O'Neill.
with Tim after the whole gang near
ly got settled by skunk of thief
who gave up to the police to save him.
self from doing twenty stretch. But
1t did not do him any good. as his
body was picked up in the East river
with hole in his skull soon after
ward. Tim had been shot at Hast
ings, up the river. Some one had
blazed away with gun out of win
dow while We were digging a hole
through his front door. This made us
both little skittish about night
work. had got bit tired OF 1t my
self, as 1t was a dead sure twenty to
get nailed with a mask. The judges
were all against the game.\
"At this time Simpson the old orig
inal pawnbroker, was running a shop
on Chatham street, and was doing q
regular business In setting diamonds
besides He used to put lot OF
the sparklers in his window every
day. AS Tim and l were going by
the place he said to me-: What's the
matter with giving the old man call?'
l was willing. but thought he meant
to hit up the safe, which was noised
around to hold about half million
worth of the stuff the year round. But
Tim was out of the safe-cracking line,
and was looking for something genteel-
like.
I'VE dropped down to the old Curl
osity Shop and he got paddock that
snapped shut. had no idea what he
wanted with it, and he didn't tell me.
We went out and We walked around
till Tim found a loose cobblestone
He picked this up and put 1t under his
coat. Then we went to Simpsons
On the outside front door was heavy
iron grating, which was shut at night
to keep the mugs away from the door
1t was Just coming on evening. and
Tim unfolded his little plan. l was to
fasten the iron door with the lock
while he put in the heavy window
with the stone. Then we were both
to grab everything in sight and sneak
1t was a new one on me, but | was
ready for anything. although | did not
think that the chances of getting away
were very bright. even If the clerks
were locked on the inside. Smashing
glass always makes people look.
81 put on the lock and when
snapped 1t Tim let the rock go. 1t
made hole about big enough to put
your head through. Tim grabbed with
both hands. and then took my
nick. and before those inside were
aware of what had happened we were
out of sight We went in different di-
rections and met at the old Gather
Inc Market within twenty minutes. We
went into Riley's and looked over the
stuff. We were both pretty good
Judges of the dewdrops. and the load
figured up about 100000. 1t was the
easiest snap that ever had In my life.
I knew no one on the inside could rec
ognlze us. because the old caps we had
nm covered our eyes. You know If
fellow does not get your eye he can
never pick you out We went under
cover and laid for the newspapers for
tips
THE story OF the robbery gave an
interview with Simpson and his clerks.
They said they did not see the faces
of the thieves. The police had nothing
to work on, except a description OF
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27
Embroidered Noseeay.

Newer than the little boutonniere Of
silk or satin rosebuds, lilies.of-the-
valley or for-getme-nots and their TO-
liage, is the fad Of embroidering the
little nosegay directly upon the satin
or silk rever of the tailor-made coat.
The embroidery is done in the raised
manner and Is made SO very prom
inent that at first glance 1t looks as
though the flowers and leaves repre-
sented in their natural hues were de-
tachable.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27
Copyright By p. L. Nelson

the stones. They hoped to nail us
when we sported them. But We had
been in the business too long for that
for London and managed to get rid oi
the stun in two days for $4,000 to
Jimmy Parsons. who ran a fence In
Whitechapel. Parsons had customer
waiting for the stones. He got $4,000
for them. and that shows you what
a poor run for his money a crook gets.
Tim got square with the old man
in a roundabout way. Parsons had a
daughter, Nellie by name. slim
black-eyed, black-haired lass. the very
look Of whom would set the heart OF
any man to jumping unless he had ice
In his veins. Tim was bowled over at
first sight, and she was just as bad
gone with him. Nellie gave us q tip
on an old cove who was In the jewelry
repairing line. He was said to have
a big lot OF Doodle boarded away in a
little shop where he had worked for 80
years or more. Nellie visited the old
man and got into his confidence. She
didn't fancy the work. but she would
do anything Tim said. The old cove
talked freely with her about his hoard
and complained that when he was
through with 1t he had no chick nor
child on earth to leave 1t to. She got
an idea from him where 1t was kept.
and when she reported to us We made
up our minds that 1t would be rank
cruelty to leave England without do
ing something to relieve the old man
from worry.
| His name was Bennett, think, and
he lived alone in very lonely spot
near the Thames on Cooper street.
Tim and l called upon Bennett late in
watch repaired. While he was squint-
ing at the works with an eyeglass Tim
thumped him with bit of lead pipe.
growled at Tim for hitting him 80
hard. From the way he fell thought
his light was out. The old man US
ually went out about the time that we
visited him, SO Nellie told us. 80 we
Just locked the door. put out the lamp
and went on a scout for the coin.
I'VE turned everything inside out
1 without making much headway. We
] got only a few dollars here and there.
Then remembered that Nellie told
me that when the old man wanted to
get any money he always took small
ladder and went into little closet In
the sleeping room adjoining the shop.
found the ladder under the counter.
and the closet was behind the old
mans bunk. After little search l
found a box and q small bundle.
ripped open the package and found
that had struck the right spot. The
money was In Bank of England notes,
and figured up Just $4,000 In Ameri-
can coin.
81 was hoping there was more. for
the old man was lying very still. It's
worth more than that to have muir
der on your soul. Before leaving we
fixed everything up In proper shape.
turned up the lamp and got away
without ever a soul piping us OF. Old
Bennett did not die. but the shock
knocked all the sense out Of him for
a while. No one had tumbled to the
robbery. so far as the stories In the
papers went. But I was mistaken in
this. as 1t turned out afterward. 1t
was through little thing we knew
nothing about at the time that both of
us were nailed In Philadelphia for the
| Simpson robbery"
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Costs.

The justice of the peace scratched
his head reflectively.
There seems to be some dispute
as to the facts in this here case" he
said. THE law imposes a fine Of $2E
for exceedin' the speed limit. but
don't want to be arbitrary about it
and II yell pay the costs I'll remit the
fine"
That's satisfactory to me-" said
Dawkins, taking out his wallet.
"All right" said the Justice
There's IS for the sheriff, IS fer the
pros-cutin' attorney, IS fer the court
stenographer, S. for the use O. the
courtroom, an my reg'lar fec O. 81
per case. Thutty dollars, please.
Harper's Weekly.
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Black Velvet Scarfs,

Black velvet neck scarfs may sound
cumberson, but they really are not
weighty to wear at any season as they
are merely three yards long and two
inch wide strands are brought about
the stock, loosely, from back to front,
and under the chin are slip-knotted.
Half way to the waist and also at the
belt line this knot is repeated and
from the last knot the ends fall down
the front of the skirt. 1t is a pretty
relief for a white lingerie or linen
frock and It helps to dress up plain
foulard or ShAntupg costume
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27

appeared on the sleeves and front OF
the coat. With this frock was worn
a large picture hat of shaded lace,
with a big aigrette of gauze roses In
the front.
Another striking dress was OF white
lace, exquisite in It's extreme simple
ity, over which was worn a long
sleeveless coat of bright yellow silk.
The coat was very plainly made with
no trimming but very little edging
of the silk arranged in close killings,
but the whole effect was most strik.
ingly original.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27

N optimist, in search OF a
clinching argument that the
world is growing better. has
u but to persuade a police de
~ n tective in any large city In
Va to a comparison between
6 A crime conditions now and
M those of a generation ago
0 But statistics, you say, will
prove that crime is on the increase
1 question whether the number OF
crimes In proportion to population
has increased or whether tho figures
merely prove that more crimes are
reported. and greater publicity given
them by means of our perfected news
gathering systems. Certainly the New
York city of today shows vast i'm.
provement in morality over the city OF
generation ago.
Recently two bank messengers were
robbed of $25.000 in broad day in a
taxicab in downtown New York. The
thieves were soon apprehended and
the greater part Of the loot recovered.
The perpetrators were mere boys. 1t
was the first essay In crime for sew
eral of them. Their methods, although
daring, were crude. Yet the city rang
with the cry OF Crime wave"
Compare conditions with those ex-
listing in the days of the old Catherine
Market gang. Then bold robberies on
public thoroughfares were daily oc-
currence In New York. Policemen
in the old Second ward, famous in SO
many stories of crime and crooked
politics, went in squads. They were
SO busy protecting themselves that
they had no time for the protection of
property and the public. 1t was likely
to cost man his life to walk through
Water and Front streets with brass
watch chain dangling In his vest.
Jeff O'Neill and Tim Little were
two of the most desperate members of
the gang. every member Of which was
desperate. After the passing OF
Denny Brady. who carried to his grave
four bullets and more than a hundred
knife scars. mementoes Of his rough
and-tumble fights. both with other
crooks and the police. O'Neill and
Little became the king pins Of des.
perate crime in New York. Their
pull" with the police seemed to be
perfect. and many a time saved them
from capture. But they were finally
landed. as every crook is in time. and.
1t CHANGED. through the slender clue
of a tattoo mark. But from this point
shall let JEFF o'Neill tell his own
story as he related 1t to me at the
end OF his ten-year stretch up the
river"
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Sounds Familiar.

What did the preacher preach
about Sunday?"
Thou shalt not steal"
I'm getting tired of that kind Of
talk. What business has a preacher
got mixing in politics?"
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Reversed,

Willis-Then he was really an hon.
est congressman?
Gillis-He was frnnkness itself.
When he retired he said he felt as II
the country had served him long
enough.-Puck.
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A HustilnQ Job,

"If I give you meal will you do
some work In the garden?"
Yes mum. I'll work at me regular
occupation"
What is your occupation?"
"Chasin' snails out O. flower beds,
num-
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27
SUFFERED
EVERYTHING
For Fourteen Years. Restored
To Health by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Elgin, In.-"After fonreeen years Of
suffering everything from female com

plHn0, ! Am ~ ~s
restored to health.
al employed tho
best doctors and
even went to tho
hospital for treat
ment and was told
there was no help for
me. But while tax
ing Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound I began
IN improva and I
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27
Drying the Face.

Always use a soft towel and wipe
upward and outward toward the ear.
Do not drag the face downward II
you want the muscles firm.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27

THE CRIMINAL Tells
How He Planned the
Deed and Sought to Close
Every Avenue of Knowl-
edge Leading to His Guilt.
The Detective Shows How
Futile These Efforts Were and
How the Old Adage, Murder
Will Out, Always Holds Good"
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OLD FASHION REVIVED
BRocApEo FABRICS HAVE RE,
TURNED TO FAVOR.
~or Richness Of Texture These Mate
riaIs Can Hardly Be Duplicated,
and 4 Glad Welcome VIII Be
Found Awaiting Them.

Brocaded fabrics are again shown
for the grander gowns. and when they
begin to please. the exquisite weaves
now seen will doubtless be initiated
more or less successfully with cheap
er grades of silk and velvet.
The textures have none OF the stiff
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething. softens the gums, reduces infammn-
tion. allays pain cures wind cole, 25c n bottle.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27

Where ignorance is bliss 1t is folly
to cultivate the acquaintance of a
chap that knows it all.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27
Bad Practice,

Fresh Boarder-Mrs. Simpkins, you
would never get employment In {
street railway office.
Landlady-Why not?
Fresh Boarder-You exhibit too
strong a tendency to cut down the
fare.
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There's many a slip twixt the ak
and the chip.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27

Mrs. Smith (indignantly)-Here's
the tinpan your boy Willie tied to my
dogs tail this morning.
Mrs. Jones latter seeing pan)-And
I'm going to give him q good whip
ping. That's my best pan.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27

Red Cross Bag Blue much better, goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
good grocer. Adv.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27

No Time for Petty Distractions.
Didn't your mother teach you to
cook7'
editing a culinary guide"
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-27
THE TRAIL OF THE TATrooED
HAND.

IN optimist. in search OF a
clinching argument that the
world is growing better. has
but to persuade a police de-
n tective in any large city In
to a comparison between
4 crime conditions now and
those of a generation ago.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-11-11
new ORDINANCE
IS POPULAR
Law Regulating Conduct Of
Local Features Proving
Success

Popular among patrons as we'll as
managers of the local theaters is the
ordinance which passed the city coun-
Gil Wednesday night regulating the
manner in which theaters of the city
should be conducted in regards to the
safety of the public.
IL believe the ordinance is one
of the most popular measures passed
by the Aberdeen council" said a
theater manager this morning. 81 have
heard no complaints thus far from
the theater managers as the ordin-
ance protects us as well as the pa
trons."
The ordinance which was read the
first time two weeks ago and which
passed the city council last Wednes-
day compels the owners of amuse-
ment houses to keep the aisles and
lobbies clear during the performance
to prohibit operators and employees to
smoke in the building during the per-
fOrmances.
Fire Chief Tamblyn is largely res
ponsible for the passage of the Or
dinance. While he has advocated
more stringent rules his recent visit
to Denver when he. attended the an
nual convention of the Fire Chiefs of
America resulted in his determination
to work for the measure.