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Tho Pistol slipped From tiis Fingers.

The Pistol Slipped From fiis Fingers.
ry to have brought you here for moth.
ing, Tom"
"Waiti" said Mahafry, planting him.
self squarely before Fentress.
81 consider this comic episode at
an end and Fentress pocketed his
watch.
Scarcely" rejoined Mahafy. His
long arm shot out and the open palm
of his hand descended on the col
onel's face. II am here for my
friend" he said grimly.
The colonel's face paled and col
ored by turns.
Have you a weapon" he asked.
when he could command his voice.
,Mahaffy exhibited the pistol he had
carried to Belle Plain the day be-
fore.
"step OFF the ground, Tom" Fen
tress spoke quietly. When Ware had
done as requested, the colonel spoke
again. "You are my witness that 1
was the victim of an ~unprovoked at
tack"
MIR. Ware accepted this statement
with equanimity, not to say tndiffer-
M
Are you ready?" he asked; he
glanced at Mahaffy, who by a slight
inclination of the head signiied that
he was. II reckon you're a green
hand at this sort of thfng9" comment
ed Tom evilly.
''Yes," said Mahahy tersely. .
We'll, listen. / shall count, one,
two, three; at the word three o will
fire. Now take your positions"
Mahaffy and the colonel stood fac
ing zach other, a distance of twelve
PAGES separating them Mahany was
pale but dogged; he eyed Fentress
u~nHinehingiy. Quick on the word Fen
tress fired, an instant later Mahaffy's
pistol exploded; apparently neither
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HEART ATlD
HOME TALKS
Earning Money At Home.
BY IA VA pR "a RA IA q


r-1UsT now when the dress problem once more looms large o tbs
4 horizon. many a woman might add to her income by Offering to rip
up, clean and press those dresses which women Wish to hav made
Many women dread this task. They'd rather throw away a dress or
waist. ven though 1T is by n o means worn out, than &c Ito the trouble Of
a n opportunity for the woman who wants to earn some money.
And it opens out in many ways There's nor to 1t than the mere
ripping and cleaning and pressing
For she cal not only rip and brush and press the dresst that is to be
made over. But she ca offer to clean articles of apparel that are simply
sole'. She al dye. She ca rip up hats, feshen the fowers, steam
VI press out ribbon. She ca make many things Of a past season
ready for service again.
Business women in particular appreciate this sort IT help. They have
little time and less energy to do such work, but they do have much good
material locked up in partly worn dresses and hats. that could be usd
charge exorbitantEy for doing it, aver II they will do 1T a all. SO peYforcs
dresses and hatst that could be utilized are cast aside.
And as has been said, other work will develop. Women otter have
dresses in which there is a lace yoke or lace half sleeves that need frequent
cleaning. Dresse get spotted and need occasional cleaning The charge
is rather high for all this sort of work by business firms who do 1t. Ths
help other women to keep the cost of dressing down, and make money
herself. N@<
Women often var their W dresses ripped up and dyed to make
over fr children. IT perhaps, they have material which II dyed could be
It will not pay to send the stuff to the professional dyer. so here again.
the woman who will do this work at home can step in with benefit ito all
concerned
1t would be well for the woman who intends doing this sort OF thing
TO post herself a little IN dyeing and cleaning. But there are books In
most public libraries giving instruction In such work.
It might pay her also to insert a small advertisement In the local
paper stating that she will rip clean and press dresses, dye and clean ma
terials, freshen artificial flowers, ribbons. steam velvet and so forth. Or
she might send out a brief letter stating these facts, o a hundred or 81
women of Ter community. II she does her work we'll, the sws of what
she ia doing will spread and business will flow her way. For this la
the Kind of work women like to have done for them, If they cal fnd some
need. there is little doubt but that he will be kept busy.
Y &M xs
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mentary brooding silence, In which
his great arms drew the boy closer
against his heart. Dear lad, since
left you at Belle Plain a very aston.
ishing knowledge has come to me.
1t was the Hand of Providence see
it now-that first brought us togeth-
Or. You must not call me judge any
more; I am your grandfather-your
mother was my daughter"
Hannibal instantly sat erect and
looked up at the judge, his blue eyes
wide with amazement at this extraor'
binary statement.
1T is a very strange story, Hanni.
bal, and its links are not all in my
hands, but I am sure because OF what
already know. /, who thought that
not a drop Of my blood flowed in any
veins but my own, live again in you.
Do you understand what / am telling
you? You are my own dear little
grandson" and the judge looked
down with no uncertain love and pride
into the small face upturned to his.
L am 6ldo A sOu oiS 1Ay g anu
father, judge" said Hannibal very
gravely. II always liked you"
''Thank you, dear lad" responded
the Judge with equal gravity, and then
as Hannibal nestled back in his grand
fathers arms a single big tear drop
ped from the end OF that g~entIeman's
prominent nos
'"There will be many and great
changes in store for u.s." continued
the Judge. "But as We met adversely
with dignity, l am sure we shall be
able to endure prosperity with equani-
mity-only unworthy natures are ar-
fected by what is at best superficial
and accidental. I mean that the
blight of poverty is about to be lifted
from u lives"
do you mean We amt going to be
pore any longer, grandfather" asked
Hannibal
The Judge regarded him with in
finite tenderness OF expression; he
was profoundly moved.
Would you mind saying that again.
dear lad?"
do you mean we amt going to be
pore any longer, grandfather" re-
Deated Hannibal.
eTo Be Continued.)
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dictated by the dotted line, and sewn
together at the sides. Between the
cover and the lining q thin layer of
cotton wool should be spread, plenti-
fully sprinkIed with some sweet-smell-
ing sachet powder. The silk cord Is
carried into three loops at each cor.
ner, and again in the center at the
base Of the opening. The conventional
design w give can be easily worked
from our sketch, and should be EN-.
broidered in apple green silk to match
the color Of the silk cord. If preferred
some pretty floral design may take its
place, and for this purpose there are
many suitable transfer designs to be
obtained.
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BOTH NEAT AND sERvIcEABLE
sachet Primarily Intended for Hand
kerchiefs, but May Have Many
Other uses.

Ideas for simple and easily-made
handkerchief sachets are always vel
come, as they can be used for many
other purposes than that which their
name indicates, and they form good
receptacles for wells, gloves, ties, etc.
They are also useful little articles to
make for sale in a bazaar, and they
form acceptable presents.
Our sketch illustrates a particularly
neat and ~serviceable sachet, carried
out in pale pink satin edged with silk
cord of an apple green color, and lined
with white satin. 1t can be cut out
In one piece of the shape shown in
the diagram on the right-hand side,
lined, and then folded at the point In
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WITH THREEQUARTER OR ELBOW
81 FNE

The blouse made With a vestee Is one o the VERY
latest, This one 10 charming. yet quite simple
The fronts are ovcrlapped and there Ii a yoke
Or chemisette, as well as the vestee, but the closing
Is made at the back. The model is an excellent
exe fnr both the entire gown and for the waist To
be worn with a coat suit or an odd skirt
The blouse is made with front and back portions,
The fronts are overlapped aid the vestee Is arranged
under them, and the yoke Is Joined to the blouse.
The sleeves are separate and stitched to the arm.
holes.
For the medium size will be required 2N yards
Of material ~, ~ yards DC or a. inches
wide with "a yard IT for the vestes and IA
yard 10 inches wide for yoke, 0 yards of band.
Ing.
The pattern, No. 1854. Ia cut In sizes for a "a,
&c. 2s. 20 and - inch bust measure. and will be
mailed to any address by the Fashion Department
VI this paper, on receipt Of ten cents.
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CHAPTER XXI.
The Judges Grandson.

This Judges Grandson.
In that bare upper room they had
shared, the Judge, crushed and bro-
ken, watched beside the bed on which
the dead man lay; unconscious Of the
flight of tims he sat with his head
bowed in his hands, having scare
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Chinese Haaa.

If you cannot afford to pay $40 or
s25 for an opera or bridge bag to ac-
company your new velvet suit. prowl
around until you pick up a square Of
the wonderful Chinese embroidery in
mandarin blue coioring; mstcAit with
a cord for binding the edge and MAX
ing @ knotted handle, and line the nag
with a pale lemon or peach tinted sat
IN. The embroidered square is dou.
bied in half and this makes a long
oblong bag. Cut about three inches
from the top OF one side of this oblong
and fold the other side down over this
cutoff side in envelope fashion, pro
vidiHg a loop.
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SOME HOT BREAKFAST DIsHEe.

For a cold frosty morning O. hot
cake Is most acceptable. WafHes are
cakes that are more wholesome than
the ordinary griddle cakes as they
are cooked crisp and brown.
Waffies.-Mix and sift one and a
fourth cups Of -four with a fourth OF
a teaspoonful of salt and half a tea
spoonful of soda. Separate the whites
and yolks OF two eggs, beat well and
add one cupfal of thick sour milk to
the yolks; stir in the dry ingredients
and add three tablespoonfuls Of melted
butter. Cut and fold In the whites Of
the eggs and bake on q well-greased
waffle iron.
Oatmeal Mufffns.-Mix and sift to-
gether one and one-ha1f cupfuls OF
-four, four teaspoonfuls Of baking pow
der, one-half teaspoonful of salt, two
t%easpoonfuls of sugar. Cut IN one
fourth of q cup Of butter, add a half
of a cup OF milk gradually, n beaten
egg and two tablespoonfuls of melted
butter, with a cup OF cooked oatmeal.
Bake In muffin rings placed IN a but
tered PAN.
Breakfast savory.--Have ready two
tablespoonfuls OF butter, half an onion.
a cup of diced bread, FIVE eggs, a tea
spoonful of salt and a few dashes OF
pepper; melt the butter in a saucepan,
sdd the chopped onion and fry brown,
add the diced bread, brown this, add
salt, pepper and put into the other
mixture. toss with q fork until the
eggs are set. Serve Immediately.
Baked Riced Potstoes-Riced pota-
toes are excellent IL put again through
a ricer and placed in q buttered ba-
king dish with plenty of seasonings
and baked a delicate brown.
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II you have something &c trade
put an advertisement in our ex.
change column.
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Monday, Tuesday and Wednss
p. 10. to 6 p. IA.
On SDsttn street Perth 4 ssH
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The pleasure of knowing
VIII not be complete,
Unless, at the ending,
The home-coming's sweet.
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TrA vELYN had begun to talk of what she meant to have in her garden
A The children both had gardens every summer
I'm going to have the very first flowers that grow Evelyn told
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24

popular colors in what is known as the
made" wells and these with their well
designed borderings and central decora-
ton of inwoven flowers and leaves pro-
vides. if not of too large pattern, de-
lightful foil to bright eyes and a clear
complexion. The most delicate of the
wells of cream and white lace are worked
on Brussels net the black are usually of
fine Chantilly lace and though the price
of really choice specimen may run to
s25 or more. with careful treatment it will
wear for several summers without falling
into holes. For one who does not care
to invest so much, fully as good an effect
may be had in one of the stunning Chan
tilly or Brussels nets to be secured in
its wearer must beware Of tieing into tight
knots and should favor, rather, the meth
cd of securing it behind with pins OF mod
crate size.
To look really smart. the face veil-not
the lace type which is so pretty and
graceful when flowing SHOULD be brought
faulty beneath the chin to just below
the barette. where 1t should be held in
place with a small invisible hairpin. The
sides should then be gathered upwards
to meet the brim of. the hat and secured
there with pearl-headed pin, the ends
being firmly fastened down to the crown
of the hat.
Wells are really fascinating subject.
The yashmax of the eastern woman, the
mourning veil used in many countries,
the veil of the novice and of the bride.
compose wide study So, east or west.
the veil holds it's own, from the yashnak
to the motor veil, from the christening
veil to the wimple. But whatever a.
tiquity may say as to its origin. we who
are women know that it owes its adop-
ton in the first instance to the fact that
it is universally and ncurably becoming.
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The Jealous Verger

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer,
A Chicago woman was arrested the
other day charged with praying too
loud. She prayed often and vociferous-
~, il the protesting noishbors can be
believed. and finally became disturb
ing element.
OF course, nobody contends that this
enthusiastic devotee was heard becaus.
of her loud praying. The still small
voice would have carried the petition
quite as we'll. But to arrest a person
for praying seems an anomaly.
j. recalls the story of the verger in
Westminster Abbey who had a foyeign-
er arrested for kneeling and praying In
the middle aisle Of the building.
But" said the Judge. why do yeh
object to this mans devotional actee
The vcrger was amazed.
'w-why, your honor he suffered.
III didn't make an example OF this
man People would be praying all over
The placer
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24

Many families hold the bridal veil as one
of the most precious of herlooms to be
handed down from generation to genera
ton and to be guarded with the utmost
care and reverence. Simpler in character.
of the young girl worn at her conhrma-
ton. symbolizing as it does the modesty
and simplicity of the maiden about to
enter on the responsibilities of maturity
The veil is thus a picturesque article of
attire. Brides usually favor the frothy.
filmy illusion, to be found in the stock of
any of the up-to-date local emporiums
Sometimes the bridal lacea are used in
fashioning the cap from which floats the
full lengths of tulle. One little bride not
long ago wore a rare old rose point
bertha made into Juliette cap for her
bridal veil. and a charming effect it ere
ated
Wells for street wear were among the
clever inducements offered by the Ferd
Marx store this week in their display win
dows. Some exquisite ones are on view,
folded about the boards that keep them
smooth and fine for the purchaser. and
come floating to show their splendid
width and their grace.
CHANGES IN TYPE.
Our wells. like our footgear, have under
gone changes many and various during
the last couple of seasons. No longer
content, year in, year out. with the
chenille dot" the "fshnetr and the
Complexion veil. the we'll dressed wom-
an of today must have her veil of real
handmade lace for all smart occasions
and for her morning expeditions among
the shops. her fall of sill<en mesh TO
match the dominant note in her toilette.
Violet. royal blue and mole are the most
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that they are their own excuse for being
as reconstructed emeralds and ruhies
have gained distinction of their own
by their real beauty and excellence.
Moreover. fur limitations are absolutely
daughters of others than multi-milion-
aires are to be provided with appropriate
winter wearables. For know that wheth-
one doesn't need them in our balmy eli
mate very often-fashlon dictates their
use. And because of the fashion for
enormous fur muffs and neckpieces and
for full length fur coats the natural sup
ply of pelts has run very low. though
trappers have secured every nook and
Granny of the countries where the little
fur-coated animals are TO be found, and
prices have risen by leaps and bounds
until now a really appalling sum smust
be paid for a genuine fur. But so admir-
able are some of the fur substitutes that
are being turned out one may really snap
ones finger at some of the exorbitantly
priced pelts. And as a matter of fact it
is said that many women who could really
afford to invest in real sealskin or real
broadtai prefer to use the substitutes
trimmed with quantities Of genuine fox,
ermine or other long-haired furs. because
it may be discarded without any twinges
of conscience when its style has become
passe.
In one OF the smart shops the furs pic
tured today We're found. y big fat stole
that is peculiarly clever and smart is
made Of near-seal one of the most po9u-
lar of the autumn materials. 1t is fully
20 inches wide and quite straight and
long, the kind that lends itself to all
sorts of extraordinary turns and twists
that are as graceful as can be imagined.
They will be extremely fashionable, and
a slender woman may swathe herself in
them most gracefully. wrapping the en-
tire figure in the broad scarf. then bring
ing it over the shoulders to be pinned in
place in front.
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This type Is prettily developed in mole
skin. Mrs. Frank Nelson, Jr.. has a
scarf and big pillow muff of this fur
which she wears very becomingly.
There is also a big scarf of the black
lynx fur in Mr.. Wells sketch. 1t is fitted
about the neck and at one end is orna-
mented with a handsome silR frog, pro-
ducing that "one-sided' effect at once
graceful and eccentric Also in this de-
partment of the same store is to be found
an elegant seal coat. 1t has the grace
full cut and charming style that give it
indisputable character. The collar and
cuffs are made of Australian opossum,
to give a bright and decidedly SNOWY
aspect to the rather sombre garment. A
strap across the back is caught with
handsome frogs, and muff of the gray
and white fur is an accessory novelty
which is quite fascinating.
THE CoIFFURE.
Several weeks ago a portion of this
page was devoted to a discussion of the
couture, and the illustrations were
sketehed in a downtown shop, where an
illuminated glass case was filled with
bright. scintillating ornaments. At
steele-Smith's you find the majority of
those herein noted as worthy of use at
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a member of the chosen few engaged in
the pleasant pastime of receiving
Others viii be worn as the final touch in
arranging the Southern club reception
toilette. There are aiming the well dressed
women of Birmingham many who will not
wear a couture decoration, knowing 1t to
be out of harmony with the contour of
the face and less impressive than the
hairdress free of ornamentation. Others
recognize its value. In passing | recall
the queenly effect given to the costume
of Mrs. A. A. Adams, the evening of the
Murphy Percy Wedding not long ago. by
the ereetIy standing yellow ostrich tip
with the fllet of rhinestones which con-
fined it, The golden yellow against her
black lair was charming.
The bandeau is being multiplied and is
the chief ornament for the co!ffure when
1t is dressed for the evening Closely ar
ranged upon the head as it is now, even
when the chEgnon or Loose psyche knot is
worn the hair invites the application OF
the classical het
stgaint with which the tresses are de-
murely swathed and draped. and can be
made medium for the display Of many
lovely materials and rich ornaments, But
too n,rch OF the classical influence would
be represented if the matter ended there.
The extreme simplicity of the arrange
ment misat be inoree.ige and in some
eases there woali be lack of that de-
termiaed snartaess that insnres success
for .colHure SERENE. So it happens that
feathers are added and with the remote
ailus,on to tropical AFFAIRS that fashion
sanctions thes are so set in the bandeau
that the planes o. a fyins machine are
suggested.
This way and That, ia erratic elegance.
ii5re feathers. plamage made Of tulle and
feathers initiated by fur are placed. 10
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of something TO give in celebration OF
Christmas has begun to crowd the shops.
The "shop early maxim is fast being in
culcated into the minds of the Birming-
ham purchaser and Christmas is not that
period of gayety intermixed with dread
which it was once regarded. For the
man or woman of taste there are count
less little trHes-things that make up the
elegance of life, yet are not too costly or
too formal to be disqualified as a suitable
Yuletide gift. 1 noted an attractive dis
play of ivory articles for the toilet table
everything that any man or any woman
might need in this exquisitely clearly and
durable wear Every piece may be
adorned with the monogram of the owner
done in any color whatever. A couture
ornament. such as are above mentioned.
or in any of the wonderful assortments
TO be found in the Birmingham shopping
places. would be charming gift for a
girl or matron who is fond of the opera
or evening party.
There are lovely bits of embroidery.
Every housewife loves fine linen. and the
display of Madeira embroideres is really
wonderful. Done on dark linens the con-
ventional and natural designs effected in
richly coiored silks are extraordinary and
lovely. Sofa pillow covers. bureau run
ners. library table covers. collar bags.
shirt holders and scores of other trines
that are as acceptable as they are pretty,
make up the array of holiday goods that
will soon be described with more detail
IN this department
THANKSGIVING LINENS
Burgers was in the throes of big linen
sale this week, and great was the sale
thereof Plain damasks and gorgeous
embroidered things on which the figures
stood Up thiekly padded and so ornament
ally that it would seem a shame to hide
one of the roses or orchids with even a bit
of rare silver or glass, made satiny
mouncs oil beauty as they were caught
up in exhibitiip of their good POINTS to
some housekeeper who reyels in beautiful
linen. There are circular teaclcths en-
broidered in scallops along the edge which
just hangs over the big round tables;
a dozen tea napkins to match, big square
dinner cloths with designs to harmonize
with the form of any table, and the nap
kins with designs in miniature. There
are napkins hemmed and await ns the
needle of the buyer. There are some tiny
fruit doiles, good linens with hem
stitched fringe. These are excellent. by
the way. to cover the small asbestos
breakfast mats whose ugliness they hide
by being merely spread over.
SYMBOLISM or THE VEIL.
The veil as portioa of feminine at
tire is almost symbolic in its character.
The bridai veil is an Interesting survival
Of the ancient custom of aoidins can
opy over the bride at her weddinsra cor
emony still observed at Jewish marriag es.