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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-27

edlv contributes not little to her Urn
neatneSs.
81 always" said she, "try to hav'
two skirts for wear with my tailo
srrit You know how much nor
quickly the skirt begins to show slgn
OF wear than the coat. Well, If ha7
nv suit made, get the tailor to make
me an extra skirt, as plain as possible;
If buy q suit ready made match the
material as nears- as possible. ana
have an odd skirt made up, or even
sometimes make it myself. Then when
come into the house slip or the reg
Mar suit skirt, ship into my odd skirt
and thus keep my suit reasonably
fresh looking without the constant
pressing which is usually necessary
A good suggestion this for the woman
who intends to get an odd skirt-have
If match, as nearly as you can, your
street suit, and the waists which viii
go with one will do quite as well with
the other also.
The skirts, while straight and mar
row, are moderate and graceful in cut.
Probably slashed effects over inserted
panels are more strongly featured
than other styles. Skirts which simu-
late the tunic mode, especially those
with the side closing, are much seen.
Models combining the slightly raised
waist line with front and back panel
effects are good. One very simple two
piece skirt showed the back width
Tapped over with the front, at the left
side, and fastened with three bone but
tons at waist and hem.
Buttons are used very freely for
trimming, often in a solid line from
the waist line to the bottom of the
skirt. One rig white serge skirt had
the overlapping front caught down for
its entire length with large pearl but
tons.
Never has the evening blouse, nor
those designed for wear with the street
suit, offered such a golden opportunity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-27

to the home dressmaker for the utili-
zation of odd bits of lace, chiffon, vel
vet or silk. There are the sleeveless
overblouses Of chiffon, which just cover
the seam Of the armhole of the lining,
and have their own armhole cut out
very deep, suggesting thus the present
sleeve tendency. This deep armhole
viii be a strong feature on many of
the spring and summer waists.
Then there are the one-sided effects
which permit the use OF strips or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-27

outside of the home. Join a club. Go
to baseb-I games. Do something-any-
thing.
Life does not mean a cessation. but
continuation, of activity. You are
better fitted for work at so than at 40.
Nowadays many men retire at so. This
is wrong. Men ca do many things
better during the 20 years from so to 20
than during the 20 from 30 on.
Don't worry about beauty. or you
viii surely lose it. Think of the beau
tiful things of the world. and that you
are a part of them. The power of per-
petual youth lies within ALL"
Miss Page said she discovered the
new life about 10 years ago.-New York
Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-27

wolfe, and are most profuse1y trimmed
with lace. Venise filet, cluny and Irish
laces and their limitations have the
preference, which are charmingly COM
bined with motifs of embroidery.
The sleeves of these blouses show
no fullness, most Of them being set into
the waist, and of threequarter length.
Not a few models have dainty ruff1es
of either the material or of lace just
at the elbow, which are indescribabIy
pretty above a pretty arm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-27
What the Shops Are Showing
in Skirts and BlOuses
What

copyright, 1912, byL J. Robinson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-27

made moan, "the small hats that VIII
ruin me! No more puns, no more
curls, no more nothing!"
And verify did he speak truth. for
while elaborate coiffures may be seen
by night, the palmer styles, classic i'm
their simplicity, prevail overwhelming
ly by day. Women have discovered
that 1t is not a safe proceeding to-
twist their wisp of hair into a tight
little button, pull their smart little
toques down about their ears, and
sally forth trusting to luck that the
occasion will not require their re-
moval. So they have adopted simple
methods Of hairdressing, which while
permitting perfect fit of the small hat,
does not betray Natures parsimony.
Thus the coiled effects, arranged
close to the head, have had a contin-
uous popularity, and in several new
forms will be much seen this season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-27
IN the Department Of COINS
and Dresses

It makes not particle of difference what sort of
gown dress you want for what sort of wear we
can please and fit you in ready-to-wear garments
From the simplest little street froc to the most lavish
party gown stock is complete There wool
dresses, serges and silks in profusion. will find
exclusive novelties created especially for our patrons
there of standardized and authentic mode
from New York and Paris. You buy stunning
gown right here in Topeka you could you
abroad.
Prices SO. 95 to $500
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BLACK and ROSE.

Rather daring in color and style is
the hat sketched today. That a strik-
ing fashion of this kind should be
adopted by a youthful countenance
only is needless to say. The loaf
shaped crown of this turban is covered
completely by closely massed roses and
buds in a delicate shade of pink
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-27

WOMAN who is noted for
her especially well-groomeo
appearance on all occasions
the other day dfvulged on
of the reasons that undoubi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-27
Copyright, 1914 By I. J. Re

light. 1914 by L J. RoA4nsoA
HH wig maker heaved q sigh
SO profound that the pufs
he was combing lovingly dut-
tered to the floor.
Its the small hats" he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-27

IN the Suit Section

To show you what breadth of choice is yours in
Suits, ask you to step into this section of our
store. We are ready to show you hundreds and
hundreds of the cleverest models you've yet seen
in any season. In round numbers we estimate that
you may choose from more than 600 suits. There
hobby mixtures, English whipcords, fine
serges two-tone wide vale diagonals, clay worst
eds, etc Pure woolens, extraordinary workman
ship and smartness of style above anything shown
here are what we promise you
Prices SO rs to 81 "
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-27
Coats IN
Variety and
MOQnGfceNce

In this department we have exerted special eff
fort this season, and our Coat stocks compete
sty of charming styles and attractive prices. Beth
plain tailored and fancy models shown in gen
erous assortments. Beautiful colorings in mix
lures, serges, whipcords and chic novelty weaves
are the favored materials for Spring Coats, all of
which shown here
Do.aooo 90 nE e. GIL HE
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-14

'd99Is sEq VI 5uEIous dols ueW
e 9YBm HIN 9InlIno 10 lunoWe ON
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-14
1T Is CRIMINAL TO NEGLECT
THE SKIN AND HAIR

Think of the suffering entailed by
neglected skin troubles-mental be-
cause Of designation, physical be-
cause Of pain. Think of the pleasure
of a clear skin, soft, white hands, and
good hair. These blessings, so essen
tial to happiness and even success in
life, are often only matter of little
thoughtful care in the selection OF
effective remedial agents. Cuticura
Soap and Ointment do so much for
poor compilations, red, rough hands,
and dry, thin and falling hair, and cost
so little, that it Is almost criminal not
to use them. Although Cuticura Soap
and Ointment are sold everywhere, q
postal to "Cuticura," Dept. l., Bos-
ton, will secure a liberal sample OF
each, with 32-page booklet on skin
and scalp treatment.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-14
CONSTANT DRAIN ON NATION
Cost of Tuberculosis and other Pre-.
ventable Diseases Has Been
Put Into Figures.

While state commissions and other
bodies are trying to find a method for
reducing the cost of life insurance.
Prof. James w. Glover of the Uni
versity of Michigan demonstrates that
every policyholder of a $4,000 or
binary whole life policy could save
about 500 a year on his premiums II
tuberculosis and typhoid fever were
eliminated. tuberculosis alone causes
a loss to such a policy holder OF from
$16.70 at twenty to $3.50 at the age
of sixty. At age Of twenty, with the
present high death rate from tubercu-
losis, this one disease alone shortens
the complete expectation Of life by
two years and 1853 days. While the
death rate from tuberculosis seems to
be declining, the National Association
for the Study and Prevention OF
tuberculosis says that the combined
effort of every man, woman and child
is necessary to bring about a radical
reduction in life insurance rates such
as Professor Glover has indicated.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-14

bal Wayne Hazard That Is all the
general ever said on the matter"
The old general was borne across
what had once been the west lawn to
his resting-p place in the neglected acre
where the dead d gone OF his race
lay, and the record OF the family was
complete, as far as any man knew.
Then Crenshaw, assisted by Bob
Yancy, proceeded to secure the great
house against intrusion.
They passed from room to room Sc
curing doors and windows, and at
last stepped out upon the back porch.
"Hullo!" said Yancy, pointing.
There on a bench by the kitchen
door was Hannibal Wayne Hazard
asleep, with his old spo'tin' rifle
across his knees.
We'll, l declare to goodness!" said
Crenshaw.
81 reckon you'd rather drop word
with yo' missus before you toted him
homer" suggested Yancy. who knew
something of the nature of his friends
domestic thraldom.
"a woman ought to be boss in her
own house," said Crenshaw.
"Feelin' the truth of that. I've never
married, Mr.. John. But l was going
to say, what's to hinder me from
toting that boy to my homer
IF you'll take the boy, Bob, you
shan't lose by it."
Fancy rested big knotted hand
on the boys shoulder.
Come, wake up, sonny!" The child
reused with start and stared into
the strange bearded face that was
bent toward him. IT'S 20 Uncle
Bob" continued Yancy in wheedling
tone. Here, give us the spo'tin' rifle
to tote!"
Yancy balanced the rifle on his
great palm and his eyes assumed
speculative cast.
II wonder what's to hinder us from
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Hannibal and Yancy were the first
to arrive at the deserted cabin in the
old field Sunday afternoon. Shy chill
dren from the pine woods, big broth
ers with little sisters and big sisters
with little brothers, drifted out OF the
encircling forest.
Mrs. Ferris missionary spirit mani
tested itself agreeably enough on the
whole. She read certain chapters
from the Bible, finishing with the
story of David, narrative that made
deep impression upon Yancy, COM
fortably seated In the doorway.
You will all be here next Sunday,
won't you?-and at the, same hourT
she said, rising.
There was a sudden clatter OF
hoofs beyond the door, A man, well
dressed and we'll mounted had rid
den into the yard. AS Mrs. Ferris
came from the cabin he flung him.
self out of the saddle and, hat In
hand, approached her.
81 am hunting a place called the
Barony; can you tell me II l am on
| the right road?" he asked. He was a
man in the early thirties, graceful
and powerful of build, with a hand.
some face.
TT is my husband you wish to seel
| am Mrs. Ferris.&
Then General Quintard is deadT
His tone was one of surprise.
His death occurred over yeaI
ago, and my husband now owns the
Barony; were you friend OF the gen
erals?"
No, madam he was my fathers
friend, but | had hoped to meet him.
His manner was adroit and plausible
will you ride on with us to the
Barony and meet my husband. Mr.
-?" she paused.
Murpell-Captain Murrell Thanh
you; / should like to see the ole
place. l should highly value the priv
ilege," then his eyes rested on Miss
Malroy.
Betty, let me present Captain Muir
rell."
The captain bowed, giving HeF
glance of bold admiration.
BY this time the children had strag
gled off into the pine woods as 81
lently as they had assembled; onl,
Yancy and Hannibal remained. Mrs
Ferris turned to the former.
IF you will close the cabin door
Mr.. Yancy, everything will be read
for next Sunday" she said, and move
toward the horses, followed by Mul
rell Betty Malroy fingered for me
ment at Hannibal's side.
"Good-by, little boy; you must as
your Uncle Bob to bring you up t
the big house to see me- and stool
ing she kissed him. "Good-by, MI
Yancy."
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VAUGHAN KESTER
HxMNp4zzQXS RRMEZNxk

of Scratch Hill the boy Hannibal fol-
lowed at Yancy's heels as that gen.
tleman pursued the not arduous
rounds OF temperate industry which
made up his daily life, for II Yancy
we're not completely idle he was re-
sponsible for a counterfeit present
ment of idleness having most OF the
merits of the real article.
The Barony had been offered Tor
sale and bought in by Crenshaw Tor
eleven thousand dollars, this being
the amount of his claim. Some SIX
months later he sold the plantation
for fifteen thousand dollars to Ma
thaniel Ferris, of Currituck county.
There's money In the old place,
Bob. at that figure" Crenshaw told
Yancy.
"Bladen's got an answer from them
South Carolina Quintards, and they
don't know nothing about the boy,
added Crenshaw. $50 you can rest
easy, Bob; they amt going to want
him."
We'll, sir, that surely is passel OF
comfort to me. | find | got all the
instincts OF a father without having
had none of the instincts OF aus
band"
A richer, deeper realization of his
JOY came to Yancy when he mad
turned his back on Balaam's Cross
Roads and set out for home through
the fragrant silence of the pine woods
Just beyond the Barony, which was
midway between Balaam's and the
Hill, down the long stfetch OF sandy
road he saw two mounted figures
then as they drew nearer he caught
the flutter of skirts and recognized
one of the horsewomen. 1t was Mrs
Ferris, wife of the Barony's new own
er. She refined in her horse abreas
of his cart.
Aren't you Mr.. Yancy?" she asked
II am Mrs. Ferris, and am very
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pleased to make your acquaintance
1.-THE same here" murmured Yancy
with winning civility
Mrs. Ferris companion leaned Tor
ward, her face averted, and stroked
her horses neck with gloved hand.
This is my friend, Miss Betty Nal
roy"
Glad to know you, ma'am," said
Yancy.
Miss Malroy faced him, smiling.
She was quite radiant with youth and
beauty.
I'VE are just returning from Scratch
HILL" said Mrs. Ferris.
And the dear little boy We met is
your nephew, is he not, Mr.. Yancy?
It was Betty Malroy who spoke.
In a manner he is and In a man
ner he amt" explained Yancy, some
what enigmatically.
do you know the old deserted cab
in by the big pine7-the Blount
placer" asked Mrs. Ferris.
"Yes, ma'am, I know it."
'T am going to have Sunday school
there Jfor the children; they shanT
be neglected any longer If 1 can hell
It. 1ow won't you let your little
nephdW GOMEZ"
Il reckon you-aIl can count on ny
nsvvk.- Bob said.
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CHAPTER III.
Trouble at Scratch Hill.


Captain Murrell had established
himself at Balaam's Cross Roads. he
was supposed to be interested in the
purchase of a plantation, and In COM
pany with Crenshaw visited the nu-
merous tracts of land which the mer-
chant owned.
The Barony would have suited
me-" he told Bladen one day. They
had lust returned from an excursion
into the country and were seated In
the lawyers office.
you say your father was friend
of the old general's?" said Bladen.
Years ago, in the north-yes," an
swered Murrell.
Murrell regarded the lawyer In 81
lence for a moment out of his deeply
sunk eyes.
TOO bad about the boy" he said
at length slowly.
How do you mean, Captainr-
asked Bladen.
81 mean it's a pity he has no one
except Yancy to look after him." said
Murrell; but Bladen showed no In
terest and Murrell went on: HAS
Yancy any legal claim on the boy?"
mo, certainly not; the boy was
merely left with Yancy because Cren-
shaw didn't know what else to do
with him"
Get possession of him, and II
don't buy land here I'll take him west
with me-" said Murrell quietly. u
am willing to spend five hundred dol
lars on this If necessary"
"Pll have to think your PROPOSE
1 ton over" said Bladen.
The immediate result of this con
yersation was that within twenty-four
hours a man driving two horses
hitched to a light buggy arrived al
Scratch Hill in quest of Bob Yancy
whom he found at dinner and tC
whom he delivered a letter. Mr.
Yancy was profoundly impressed by
the attention. for holding the lettel
at arms length, he said:
well. sir, I've lived nigh on t.
forty years, but / never got piece
of writing befo'-never, sir. People
II they was close by, spoke to me, 1
at a distance they hoIlered, but non'
OF 'em ever wrote"
whats your answer" demanded
the stranger.
You tell him I'll be monstroul
glad to talk It over with him any tim
he fancies to come out here"
cro BIZ CoNTnSUEpA
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loading this old gun, and firing this
old gun, and hearing this old gun
go-bangl Eh?"
The child's blue eyes grew wide.
please, Uncle Bob, make 1t go
bangi"
You come along, them" and Mr..
Yancy moved of in the direction OF
his mule, the child following.
Thereafter beguiling speech flowed
steadily from Mr.. Yancy's bearded
lips. in the midst Of which relations
were established between the mule
and cart, and the boy quilted the
Barony for new world.
The afternoon sun waned as they
went deeper and deeper into the pine
woods. but at last they came to their
journeys end, widely scattered set
Element on a hill above branch.
This" said 41r. Yancy, ARE
Scratch Hill, sonny. Why Scratch
Hul3 Some say it's the feas; others
agin hold it's the eternal bother OF
making a living here, but whether
fieas or living you scratch TO both"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-14

The gentleman who wore evening
clothes and the remnants of jag at
o'clock in the morning was clinging
to the footboard of crowded surface
car in Chicago. AS the car rounded
sharp curve with jerk the person IN
incongruous apparel fell quickly and
heavily to the cobblestones. He was
picked I'D by the strong hands Of the
conductor and about 20 passengers.
collision" he asked in a dignified
tone of voice.
NO" said the conductor.
"Off the track?" further questioned
the victim of the accident.
mo" said the conductor.
"Well," concluded he of the jag, III
I had known that I wouldn't have got
off."-Popular Magazine.
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WELL POSTED.
A California Doctor With Forty Years
Experience.

"In my forty years experience as
teacher and practitioner along n.y.
gienic lines" says a Los Angeles
physician, 81 have never found 1000
to compare with Grape-Nuts for the
benefit of the general health OF all
classes Of people.
'T have recommended Grape-Nuts
for a number of years to patients Win
the greatest success and every years
experience makes me more enthusiasts
tic regarding it's use.
"I make it rule to always recon-
mend Grape-Nuts, and Postum In place
of coffee, when giving my patients in
structions as to diet, for I know botn
Grape-Nuts and Postum can be digest
ed by anyone.
CAS- for myself, when engaged In
much mental work my diet twice a
dav consists of Grape-Nuts and rich
cream. 1 find it just the thing TO
build up gray matter and Keep the
brain in good working order.
On addition to its wonderful effects
as a brain and nerve food Grape-Nuts
always keeps the digestive organs In
perfect, healthy tone. 1 carry 1t with
me when 1 travel, otherwise am al
most certain to have trouble with my
stomach" Name given by Postum Co..
Battle Creek. Mich.
Strong endorsements like the above
from physicians all over the country
have stamped Grape-Nuts the most
scientific food in the world. There's
a reason"
Look in pkgs. for the famous little
book. THE Road to MELVILLE"
Ever rad the above Ietterf A new
one nppenrs from time TO time. They
are genuine, true, and full OF human
interest.
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Her Excuse.

"These people have plausible and
self-righteous excuse for their mis-
Deeds" said Senator Bankhead, apro-
pos of certain hypocritical lawbreak-
ers, in an address in Fayette.
They remind me, in fact, of a Ger
tain parsons domineering wife. The
parson said meekly one day:
my love, you told me before the
wedding that you knew our marriage
was made in heaven, yet you now or
der me about as if were a slave
"Order,' the woman calmly an
swered, is heavens first law"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-14
One Mans Way.

rs Crimson a man who makes the
best of what befalls?"
NO When things go wrong Brim-
son starts to swearing and soon be-
comes so interested in thinking up
new forms of profanity that he for
gets all about his troubles"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-06-14
INTERNATIONAL
SUNDGSCHOOL
LESSON
(By e. o. SELLERS Director of Even
ing Department, The Moody Bible In
stitute of Chicago)
LESSON FOR JUNE 16.
cHRIsT's WITNESS TO JOHN THE
BAPTIST.

LESSON TEXT-Matt. 11:2-19.
GOLDEN TEXT-"Among them that
are born of women there is none greater
than John; yet he that is little in the
kingdom of God is greater than he."-
Luke 7:2S
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CHAPTER 70.

Captain MurrelI Asks Questions.
In the deep peace that rested Ike
a bansdietion on the pine-clad Slopes
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Eiqht Lives Shy.

81 have only one life to live"
THAT proves that you are not cat,
after ALL"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-15
GETS $3.50 FOR AN OPERA
Albert Mildenberg Valued Lost
Work at $4,000.

Albert Mildenberg placed a value OF
S25.CtO Oh the opera which he wrote In the
competition for the best America opera,
for which the Metropolitan Opera Com
pany offered a prize Of $1,000. lie put In
much time in perfectlng his score, which
he sent as his contribution to the contest.
The score was turned over 10 Walter
Damrosch, one OF the judges, and after
he had read II he sent ii on to another
Judge. Somehow or other, the manuscript
OF Mr. Mldenberg was lost.
The composer believes that the score
would have netted him $1,000 even If IL
did not win the $4,000 So he sued the
Metropolitan Opera Company for that
amount. A jury in the Supreme Court
awarded Mr.. Mildenberg $50 yesterday
for his lost score.
The Metropolitan Opera Company In a
statement last night said:
The opera company has at all times
been willing TO reimburse Mr.. Mildenbcrg
for his actual loss, and had onered a sum
sufficient I'm its opinion, TO compensate
the plaintiff This offer, however, was re
fused The Jury this afternoon brought
in a verdict for the plaintin assessing
his damages at $3.50, which sum Is con-
siderabIy less than the amount offered
heretofore by the company aud refused
by the other side.