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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-07
Robespierre Vests.

The R~obespierre 'gilet" promises to
be a notable feature. Seen recently
was a gown from a renowned atelier
in shot taffeta-rose with silver lights
the perfectly straight. %unadorned
skirt just eased into the waist while
the corsage. cut with long shoulder
seams, was similarly treated. the front
cut away to reveal a vest Of white silk
visibly buttoning up the center to a
short distance above the figure line.
where it was thrown back with a
great pointed collar. the front angle
finished with a deep falling frill of
lace.
The sleeves were long and close fit
ting to the wrist, great ruf1es Of lace
falling over the hands. But to bring
about a wrinkled suggestion on the i'll
side of the arm just at the bend Of the
elbow three or four tiny tucks we're
arranged. and the waist belt consist
ed Of a crossway fold Of dull mauve
taffetas, terminating in front with a
great spiky bow poised in a diagonal
position.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-07

never seen anything more nearly per-
feet. Whose is it?'
Stuart looked into her dark eyes with
desperate yearning.
TITS yours. Mani"
Miner"
Eyes. dear; this is my secret. I've
been building this home for you the
past year. I've put all the little mon
ey my father gave me with every dol
lar I could save. It's paid for, and
here's the key. l meant to ask you
out here to fix our wedding day. l
ask you now. Forget the nightmare
Of the past two weeks. and remember
only that we love each other"
Her lips quivered for just an in.
slant, and her hand gripped the rail
Of the veranda.
III I'd een 1t four weeks ago, Jim,
I really don't see how I could have re-
sisted 1t, but now"-she shook her
head and laughed-"now It's too late
my God! Don't say that, Mani" he
pleaded. Its never too late to do
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-07
Aunt Dorcas' RAD Carpet.

The children stand in a ring, holding
hands, with one in the center, who be-
gins the game by giving the name Of
a different color to each player and then
says: "My Aunt Dorcas is making a
rag carpet. First she sewed a red
stripe and a brown stripe together"
At this the two children to whom the
colors red" and brown" were given
leave their places and try to run
around the outside of the circle and
regain their places before the one in
side can break through and catch either
of them. If they both succeed in get
ting back the one inside the ring goes
on with her story, saying, for instance.
Next she sewed a green and orange
stripe together" Without regard for
color effects, instantly green" and "or-
ange" leave their places and make the
same attempt as did the first two run
ners. So the game goes on until one
Is caught and takes the place in the
center.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-07
TO CLEAN A SWEATER.
Dainty Women Prefer White Ones
That Soil Easily.

0at ~ ~ Suso
That Soil Easily.
A sweater is n Of the necessities
Of the seashore or mountain wardrobe.
No other wrap car take its place. The
dainty woman always prefers the
creamy white ones, but often hesitates
to buy because Of the seeming difficult
ty Of cleaning them. The following
method simplifes that process so that
no n need hesitate to buy one on that
account. Wooden blankets may be
cleaned in the same manner.
A quarter Of a bar of a good white
soap is melted over the stove. To this
is added about half a cupful Of am
monia. Enough hot water is run into
the pan or tub to cover the sweater.
The soap and ammonia are stirred in,
and then the sweater is placed in.
With a stick or the top of a washboard
this is stirred and turned until the dirt
is out. Rinse in several waters, then
lay on a slanting board to drain, but
do not squeeze dry.
There are several methods of dry
ing. One is to fasten a sheet fiat over
several elotheslines and spread the
sweater on that in the sun.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-07
Hon Over.

This is a game that most children
under thirty seem to get very much
fun out of. All the players stand In
a ring about two feet apart from each
other, except one. who takes the place
in the middle. holding a long stout
string, to the end of which is firmly
tied a small book wrapped in paper.
Some other small object, not too heavy.
would answer as we'll.
The person in the center then whirls
the book around near the floor, hold
ing by the string and each time CON-
ing closer to the feet Of those stand
ing in the circle. who as it nears them
must jump up and let it pass under
their feet. AS the book is whirled more
and more rapidly the jumping becomes
quite lively, for if it touches the foot
Of any M that person must take his
or her turn in the middle and try to hit
the feet of some one else who is not
sufficiently alert or active.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-07
PROLOGUE.

This remarkable tale, in Which
each character is sketched from
life by a master hand, goes be-
meath the surface of modern So
ciety and lays bare the canker at
the root. Like all Mr.. Dixon's
work, it is a tale of American
life, essentially true in the picture
it draws and done with a swing
ing power which brings its dra-
matte scenes home to us. The
splendid strength of the tale lies
in the conflict between James
Stuart and Nan, in which love
and greed of wealth struggle for
mastery.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-07
Parlor Match Trick.

Have, say, 100 matches. Lay them
on the table and agree with some n
to take alternately from the heap any
number not exceeding ten, and wager
that the last match will come to you.
Then remember the numbers 1. IL. %,
"a, and so on, increasing by e!s"en
each time. Surprising YOU have Ae
first draw. You take one match only.
and your opponent can never have a
chance, for if he draws as many as
possible the first time (ten) you take
one more and make the total twelve
Say he then draws eight, and you will
Immediately draw three. When you
have got to eighty-nine you will see
that the other player has ne chance.
Should your opponent insist on having
the first draw he will make it possible
for you to attain one Of the numbers
IL, 23, "a, etc. Then the game Is
yours.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-07
FALL SUIT IN KHAKI BRoADc1oTH.

One of the famous French dressmak-
ers emphasizes the use of khaki color
in this suit of mustard yellow braid
cloth recently received from Paris. In
this model the skirt has back and front
panels outlined with pipings of black
satin. 1t is finished at the bottom with
a side plated 1ounce. giving increased
fullness.
The medium length coat buttons
high at the neck with one directoire
revers faced with black satin and with
black braid applique. Motifs Of black
and pipings also appear on the skirt
front and back panels.
The high directoire collar in black
satin is oyerlaid With a smaller collar
In lingerie effect.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-07

"This thing don't go with me, Nan.
! won't accept it. I'm going to fight
fight for my own-for you are mine
mine by every law of God and man,
and you are worth fighting for"
The hard smile Of defiance melted
from the beautiful face, and a flush of
tenderness slowly overspread her
cheeks. 1t was sweet to be loved like
that by a strong, masterful man. She
started to speak. and he raised his
hand:
4 know, dear. you said our engage
ment was broken. I don't believe you
mean it. I couldn't. The news Of
your engagement to Bivens came as a
bolt out of the blue sky. I refuse to
accept such an act as final. You did it
out Of pique. You don't mean it. You
can't mean it! l told you the other
day I had a surprise for you. l have.
It's worth a day. You promised me
one in the country before our foolish
quarrel. ! want it now. You will
Gomez"
She hesitated a moment and said:
EYES,"
Within an hour they had reached the
hills overlooking Gravesend bay, and
the magnificent sweep Of water below
the Narrows, Nan had scarcely spoken
on the way, answering Stuart's ques
lions in friendly mods, smiles and mon
%osy1ables.
Before we go farther" Stuart said
when they had left the car. Il want to
show you a model home a friend OF
mine has built out here. It's my ideal
and l think you'll like it."
AS they entered the gate, half hid
den in the hedge. the girl exclaimed:
What a lovely little placer"
A gardener who was watering some
flowers on a sign from Stuart hasteneG
up the gravel walk and opened the
door.
Every window commanded entranc
ing views of the bay and ocean. Ev.
cry ship entering or leaving the harbol
Of New York must pass close and could
be seen for miles going to sea.
When Stuart finally led Nan out or
the broad veranda of the second fool
she was in a dutter Of excitement ove1
the perfection Of its details.
Il think it's wonderful, Jimr she
exclaimed. with enthusiasm. "lve
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-07
fro BE
Na~poIeon's Dress at St. Helena.

Napoleon's Dress at St. Helena.
The only uniform which Napoleon
put on at st. Helena was that of the
Chasseurs de la Garde, consisting Of a
green coat with red facings, white
breeches and top boots, but after No
vember, 1916. he dropped this, only re-
Stunning 1t IN special occasions, and put
on a .cutaway tail coat, brown or green,
with white breeches and silk hose and
a small hat with a tricolor cockade.
Later he adopted what is sometimes
called "the planters costume" and
Captain Nichols has described in his
journal the grotesque appearance of the
general-the use Of the word emperor
was strictly forbidden-in his nankeen
Jacket, waistcoat and trousers and a
straw hat.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-07
With Canned Corn.

Corn Croquettes.-Canned corn may
be used for this. One can of the best
corn is needed: also a pint Of stale
breadcrumbs. salt. pepper. n beaten
egg. two tablespoonful of -four. Stir
the ingredients together and make into
small c%roquettes. Roll these In grated
h%rendcrumbs and fry In boiling fat.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-07
"The spell Of his millions is on me-"

vain, weak, ignorant women have sold
themselves to men they could not love
for money. rank and luxury. But you
are not of that breed. Nan. You are
the typical American girl. You repre-
sent women whose hearts have been
pure, whose lives have been clean, who
have kept burning in the hearts Of
men the great faiths Of the soul. Re-
spect for women has been one Of the
foundations Of our moral life. The
woman who sells herself to buy bread
stands higher in the moral world than
you He hesitated.
go on, Jim; say the worst. And
still I'm going to do it."
knowing full we'll that no ceremo-
ny of church or state, no word of
priest or judge, no pealing Of organ or
pomp or %pageantry can make this
thing a marriage?"
The lover dropped in silence to the
window seat and buried his face in his
hands In a paroxysm of emotion be-
You'd control. At length he rpse and
looked at the girl he loved long and
tenderly.
God in heaven! It's 1nconceivable
when l look into your beautiful fac
Have you no pity in your hearth"
The full lips SMILED a cruel little
smile.
Men are strong. Jim. They can
stand hard blows. You come Of fight,
ing stock. | know that you will sur
vive. I'm sorry to hurt you. Jim. but
l must; it's fate. The big world I some
how feel In akin to is calling me. anG
I'm going
"And Bivens is this big world! II
you will throw me over for money
can't you wait until a real man goes
with it? 1t wouldn't be so bad If ]
felt you had chosen one who was my
equal physically and mentally in cul.
ture and breeding-but Bivens!"
you underestimate his ability. You
may hate him. but he Is a man OF
genius"
HE is everything you loathe and YET
you are going to marry him. You are
giving up too easily. Bivens has only
a couple Of millions. and he may lose
them. Don't hold yourself so cheap.
II you. were on the block for sale I'd
give a million for each dimple in your
cheeks. The smile that plays about
your lips should bring millions. Your
deep dark eyes. | swear. are worth q
million EACH"
Hush, Jim. dear, We must 60 now,
l can't stand any more. There's q
limit"
Eyes. l know. Forgive me-"
Without another word he led her
from the place, closed the little gate
quietly and returned to her home.
Alone inside the rmrlor they stood in
silence Il and she took his
hand in hers
Pm sorry. but it must be goodby.
Your love has been a sweet and won.
derful thing in my life
And you throw it aside as a worth.
less rag"
NO." she answered, smiling. 1T
shall be mine always. Goodby."
She raised her lips to his in a cold
kiss.
Dazed with anguish. he turned and
left. The door closed on his retreat
ing figure. and Nan burst into a food
Of passionate tears.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-07
Boudoir Cans.

The boudoir cap is in fashion again.
and, though less fully and fluffy round
the head. it contains quite as much ma
terial as those Of last year. Some are
made Of the very finest lawn, while
others are entirely Of lace. The idea
is to cover the hair during the various
processes Of tho toilet, but the cap has
been found so dainty and pretty that it
Is often worn when the toilet is quite
complete. and it forms a charming ad-
junct Of the breakfast table.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-07
Floor Wax.

The floor polishes purchased are
sometimes not satisfactory. but a very
fine wax may be made at home with
| but little trouble.
To every pound of beeswax allow
three pints of turpentine. Cur the wax
into small pieces and put these into a
pan. Set the pan in a saucepan of
thoroughly. Take it off the fire. add
the turpentine to the beeswax and mix
them we'll together. This preparation
should be mixed at a distance from the
fro
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-07
CHAPTER v.
Struggle.

TIME longer Stuart wrestled with
the problem of Mans yielding
to the lure of Bivens' gold the
more hideous and hopeless 1t
became. He began to feel that he had
been to blame. Why had he allowed
the foolish pride Of a lovers quarrel to
keep them apart for two weeks?
When he came downstairs he paused
at the door. Harriet was playing and
singing again, and the soft tones of her
voice were healing. He walked gently
to the door Of the music room. leaned
against the panel and watched and
listened.
at last she stopped reluctantly, tip
ped her golden head sideways in a CO.
quetish little triumphant movement
and in the quaintest imitation Of a
mans voice said:
II congratulate you. Miss Harriet
like that very much"
do you, professor? Oh, I'm SO glad
to please you"
She shook her curls with genuine de-
lgh: and played out the little dialogue
with vivid imaginary touches.
Stuart laughed.
The girl leaped to her feet. blushing
scarlet, rushed to his side and seized
his hand.
did you see me. Jim2 Was l very
foolish?"
Certainly not l quite agree with
the professor. You will some day sing
before kings and queens, little girl"
He left her waving and smiling to
him from the steps. BE walked with
new vigor and a deepening sense Of
gratitude to her. His breath deepened.
and his step grew firm and swift. He
would fight for his own. He would 60
straight to Nan and laugh at this an
nouncement. He would compel her to
hear him. 1t was an absurd hour to
call, but all the better.
Mrs. Primrose's greeting was SO cor.
dial, SO genuinely friendly. that for a
moment he was puzzled. Could it be
possible he had misjudged her?
She pressed his hand warmly and
lingeringly.
"Oh, Jim, I'm so glad you've come!
Why have you stayed away SO long?
It was so foolish of you. You gave up
without a struggle. I'm shocked be.
yond measure at Nan. I told her that
his millions would never bring happi.
ness unless her heart went with them
that her love for you was. a thing
she couldn't lay aside as a cloak she
had worn. l told Nan the day she
promised to marry Mr.. Bivens that you
ter how many millions he had. You
have always been my ~cholce-you
know that"
Stuart could control himself no long
er. He rose and faced Mrs. Primrose
with a look which brought her elo-
quence to an abrupt end.
"Mrs. Primrose, for once in my life
I am going to tell you the truth. You
have always been my bitterest foe.
You brought Nan to New York to get
her away from me-"
The mothers eyes blazed with hon.
est wrath
Eyes. l did; and I'm glad I did it
you ungrateful wretch!"
"And you have always been busy
poisoning her mind against me and
corrupting her Imagination with
dreams Of a life Of luxury"
"And, thank God, I've succeeded at
last in bringing her to her senses in
time to save her from throwing herself
away IN you. Jim Stuart!" ;
AS Mrs. Primrose left Nan quietly en-.
tered the room. Her face was set for
battle in a proud defiant smile. She
was totally u~nprepared for the way in
which Stuart met her.
With a quick step he was at her side,
seized both her hands in a grip Of fierce
tenderness and in low tones of vibrant
nassion said.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-07
A Music Lovina Mouse.

Mice are decidedly musical little
creatures. not only occasionally sing
ing themselves, but displaying great
enjoyment in the performance Of 9th
ers. One evening a gentleman who
was playing on his flute saw q mouse
creep out Of a hole and slowly ap-.
proach him. He stopped playing, and
the mouse scuttled back to its hole, but
when the air was repeated the little
animal appeared as before, laying it.
self down near the performer and shut
ting Its eyes in a kind Of ecstasy. It
fairly trembled with delight and for
got everything else. but whenever the
music ceased. which it did frequently.
by way of experiment, it was the same
ordinary frightened mouse, whose sole
object in life was to get back to its
hole.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-07
A New Definition.

"What is conscience?" asked the
teacher.
can inward MONITOR" answered
Claire.
"And what is a monitor?"
Gan ironclad boat"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-07
His

I'm going to be a carpenter
Some day-when I'm a man.
I'll have big trunks just full Of tacks!
I'll hammer loud's I can!
I'll build steamboats, and lighthouses
I'm going to saw a lot
And use the Ak. sharp as q knife!
No one can tell me not!
Youths Companion
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PC"LrRY AND EGGS.

RATE-One cent a word first inser-
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NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.

n the District Court of the United
States, for the Northern District
OF Texas
n the matter OF Jerry Washington
Moseley. Bankrupt No. 80. in
bankruptcy.
First Meeting II Creditors.
office OF Referee. Amarillo, Texas,
'ebruary %, 1912.
To creditors of Jerry WASHINGTON
Noseley. of Glazier aud district
a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given, that on the
29th dav Of February, a. l. 1912,
iaid Jerry Washington Moscley was
iuly adiudicated bankrupt, and that
he first meeting of his creators viii
be held az my office. in the city OF
Amarillo. Texas. on the 9TH day OF
March, 1912, ct ninc o'clcc6 N the
forenoon. at which time the said
creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint a trustee. examine the
and transact such hus'ne-s
MS may property conc befcr" said
meeting.
RFN II STONE,
Referee In Bankruptcy
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Order Of Notice Thereon.
Northern District of Texas: On
this, the oath day OF February, 1912,
on reading the foregoing petition Il
Is ordered
BY the court. that q hearing be-
had upon the same on the goth day OF
March. 1912, at 9 o'clock. A. NJ. ia
my office at Amarillo, Texas. and
that notice thereof be published in
the Amarillo Daily News, n newspa
per printed in said District and thai
all known creditors and other per
sons in interest may appear at the
same time and place and show eause
il anv they have why the prayer q
said petitioner should not he granted.
And Il is further ordered by the
Court, That the clerk shall send by
mail to all known creditors a cory o:
the said petition and this order, adj
dressed to them at their places y
residence as stated.
Dated Feb. %, 1912.
Rem II. stone,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
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NOTICE IN BNNhRUrTC,


In the matter OF William Martin Bar
ton Bankrupt, No. SO. in bank
ruptcy.
To the Honorable Edward r. Meek.
judge of the District Court for the
Northern District OF Texas.
William Martin Barton, of Quail.
In the county of Collingsworth, and
State OF Texas. in said District res.
pectfully represents
That on the 22nd day of December.
1911. he was duly adjudged bank
rupt under the acts OF Congress re-
lating to bankruptcy, that he has duly
surrendered all his property and
rights o. property, except such that
which is exempt TO him under the
laws OF the State. and has fully COM
piled with all the requirements ct
said acts and of the orders of the
Court touching his bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE PREMISES CON
SIDFREn he pravs that he may be
decreed by the Court TO have full
discharge from all debts provable
AGAINST his estate under said bank
rupt acts, except such debts as are
excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated February %. 1919.
WILLIAM MARTIN BARTON.
Bankrupt
Sworn apd subscribed before me
this 22nd day Of February. 1919.
A. W. ATKINSON.
Notary Public
Collingsworth County. Texas.
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and has fully complied with all the
requirements OF said acts and y! the
orders Of the Court touching is
bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE PREMISES con
SIDERED. II prays that II may be
decreed by the Court TO have a full
discharge from all debts proyGble
AGAINST II under said bankrupt acts,
except such debts as are excepted by
law from such discharge.
Dated February %, 1919.
BARTON BROS. Bankrupts.
BY Robert Martin Barton.
Sworn to ard subscribed before me
this. the 22nd day OF February, lil2.
A. w. ATKINSON.
Notary Public.
Collingsworth County. Texas.
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Rep,iIes That Have Long Life.

Some OF the sacred crocodiles OF In
dia are said to be over a hundred, and
vast estimates have been made OF the
ages OF the giant tortoises Of NADIA
gascar Certainly there was till re-
Gently land may be stilD a tortoise In
the garden OF the Governor OF Cape
town which came there eighty years
ago. and was believed TO be 100 when
II arrived
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rnn BUSY % Be ln,errupted.

why didn't you notify Mrs. Wom'
bot that her house was on freg
Well went over there for tina, pur
pose. But she's a rather keen bridge
player. and ! couldn't get an oppoH
tunity to interrupt the game."-Wash
ington Herald
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Son Crying to persuade his sire)
Don't you think. sir, I've money
enough 20 get married on?
Father-Yes, but not enough TO stay
married on.
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BUFF oRPINGToNs-At Panhandle
Poultry Shows we won LIST cockerel
and End pen in 1911; in 1912, LIST
cockerel, list pullet, LIST pen, lst cook;
eggs s. and 50 per setting; 1903
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Northern District of Texas: On
this, the Goth day CT February. 1912.
on reading the foregoins petition It
is ordered
Ry the court that a hearing be
had uDon the same on the Goth dav
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