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Ripley County democrat., 1912-02-23

at Park College, Parkvllle. Cause,
impure water.
There are 2,362 prisoners con.
fined in the state penitentiary.
The largest number ever confin-
cd before at one time was 1857.
The National Home Educator
has made it's appearance at Mary.
vile. 1t is full to the brim of
good grammar, good advice, wise
sayings, but lacks business.
Adolph Lippman has gone out
Of the saloon business at Mary
vile. He was refused a license.
For twenty -one years Lippman
conducted a saloon in Maryville.
The State Normal, at Mary.
vile, has installed an employ
ment bureau. Good idea. Edu.
cate the students and then find
them employment. The origina-
tor Of that idea is q peach.
On account Of stormy weather
the moving picture house at Par
nell was closed on q Saturday
night. To make up for the dis
appointment every person in Par.
nell attended church on Sunday.
Judging from the sale lads" in
The Atchison County Mail, all
the jsckasses, horses, cows,
steers, bulls and pigs in that
county are to be sold at public
auction. What is the matter with
Atchison county, anywaye
The Rosendale Signal says,
''Some men are 30 busy schem.
ing about the future that they
don't get any profit out of the
present." You're not talking
about Missourians. No Missour-
ian would think of doing such a
thing.
The Mexico Intelligencer conf.
IDENTIFY remarks that the Hon.
James Houchin will run for gov.
ernor. Mr.. Houchin is we'll quail.
iiied for the position, The Tntelli-
gencer says, because he is one Of
the states leading fine stock
breeders, and is a self made man.
A thief knocked q sixty.one
year old woman down, in Kansas
City, last Saturday night, and
robbed her Of her weeks wages,
amounting to six dollars. Ye
Gods, and little fishes. Six doll
lars for elk days work ia q bak-
sryi No wonder the price of
bread keeps soaring.
A man by the name OF Brown,
living at Savannah. went home
drunk the other night, and struck
his mother on the head with a
fire shovel. Fire water in q mans
stomach, and . Gre shovel In his
hand always causes trouble.
Brown got ninety days in Jail.
The mother viii forgive him.
Mothers always do.
The Atchison County Mail Gays
the cost Of living has been reduc-
cd by the culture Of corn. Won
dsrful how the cost Of living is
being reduced when eggs are fifty
cents > dozen and hutter fifty
cents : pound. Better find some
method to make the hens lay
more eggs. and the cows give
more milk. Maybe the culture
Of corn will havs this effect.
The editor OF The Bolckow
Herald is an astronomer. He
says: 'Most people. II they know
nothing else Of astronomy, at any
rate know the Polar star. the one
star that seems TO keep its place
in the heavens without move.
rnsnt Of any kind" Splendid
description Of q most wonderful
stss. We always supposed the
Ripley County democrat., 1912-02-23

| ty. II every Smith should get 4
share we'd like to see the arith.
metic tina. could figure out the
division.
It will require from three to five
years to finish the new Missouri
state capitol building, the Colum-
bia Tribune points out, and takes
renewed cheer in the fact that
Minnesota was fourteen years
building its statehouse and New
York tinkered around thirty
three years before it's magnificent
capital job was done.
Tommie O'Neil, a blacksmith
who had been working at Macon,
and who claimed to have some
reputation as a prize fighter, was
matched to meet a man from
Highbee at Bevier Saturday
night. Quite number from Ma
con went over to attend .he scrap.
The blacksmith met his opponent,
shook hands with him, and then
went out to get air. He has net
been heard from since.
A writer in the Armstrong
Herald says he was approached
by one Of Armstrong; bachelor
girls while in quest Of news the
other day. "Have you heard OF
the murder at Fayette?" che ask
ed him. He was all ears land
bit like a hungry fish. "Whst
murder?" he asked the fair one.
why, . motor car has just run
over a peanut and killed two ker-
nels," she replied, sidestepping
neatly.
An unknown tramp appeared
Saturday at the depot at Gibson,
Dunklin county, and warmed at
the office stove. The agent was
not disposed to drive him out into
tine cold again and told him to re-
main in the office during the night
and keep up fire. On his return
Sunday morning to the depot the
agent looking in the waiting room
saw that the man had committed
suicide by hanging himself with
. leather strap.
As an aftermath Of a church
controversy George Drokus, a
Springfield printer, will file q suit
for damages Of $780, for being
ousted from the East Avenue
church of Springfield. Brokus
alleges he was expelled by the
church and that by action Of it's
members he has become q relig-
ious outcast. He was refused q
letter he alleges, because OF the
charge of conspiracy to put out
the present pastor, Rev. E. A.
Bark, in favor OF another.
J. P.Hawkins, wanted at Noun
tain Grove and other towns in
that section for forging checks,
committed suicide Monday night
at Cabool. His body was found
on pile of ties near the Frisco
tracks at Cabool. He had COM
mitted suicide by blowing out his
brains. The revolver with which
the act was committed was found
on the ground near the body. On
his person wss found q letter in
which the man stated that he had
rather die than 60 to prison.
Annie Clifford. recently divor-
ced by Andrew Wiseman in the
Clark county circuit court, was
married to Henry Osborn OF
Downing, at Keokuk, Saturday
afternoon, by Justice Leindecker.
The Gate City had a write.up Of
the wedding, saying Il was the
unanimous opinon of the court
attaches that Osborn was the
tightest man In seven states. He
first kicked on the license which
was 81. 30. insisting that he want
ed = cheaper one, and then roar
ed when the justice stated that
his fee for performing the cere-
mony was 81 the groom produce
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-05
CHAPTER xxx.
The Raft AGAIN.

Yancy and Cavendish threw them.
selves on the sweeps and worked the
raft clear of the keel boat, then the
turbulent current seized the smaller
craft and whirled it away into the
night; as its black bulk receded from
before his eyes the Earl of Lambeth
spoke with the voice of authority and
experience.
1t was a good fight and them fel.
lows done well, but not near we'll
enough" A conclusion that could
not be gainsaid. He added, mo one
amt hurt but them that had ought to
have got hurt. Mr.. Yancy's all right,
and SOS Mr.. Carrington-who's
mighty welcome here"
"Mr. Carringtons kin to me, Pol
ly," explained Yancy to Mrs. Caven-
dish. His voice was far from steady,
for Hannibal had been gathered into
his arms and had all but wrecked the
stole calm with which the Scratch
Hitler was seeking to guard his emo
tons.
Polly smiled and dimpled at the
Kentuckian. Trained to a romantic
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-05
COMBINE BLACK AND VIOLET
Mixture Of coIors That the Expert
Dressmaker Uses to Much
Advantage.

Dress Is most alluring this season,
and there Is such variety in style that
not only every taste but every indi-
vidual figure can be suited. Black
and violet as regards dress for recep-
ton and every afternoon wear is a
fashionable alliance, and we note 1t
principally in taffetas and satin cos
tunes, while with the black cloth or
eponge tailor-made a blouse of bright
velvet charmeuse and guipure inser-
ton yelled with black ninon de sole
Is fitting accompaniment.
The mauve foulard with black or
mauve ninon overskirt is being ex-
plotted with success, as is the pannier
coat costume of black and deep purple
Liberty satin.
A charming model of this style has
the coat gathered at the waist, with
belt coming high in front and made
of exquisite black, purple and ecru
embroidery. This continues in band
form on either side of the coat fronts,
while the bodice portion is arranged
in wide pleats, and the pearl-shaped
sleeves reach only little way below
the elbow.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-05

pushed open by Betty and the boy,
and again he called TO them TO escape
by the skiff. The fret OF the current
had grown steadily and from beneath
the wide-hung branches OF the trees
which here met above his head, Car
rington caught sight of the star
specked arch of the heavens beyond.
They We're Issuing from the bayou.
he felt the river snatch at the keel
boat, the buffeting of some swift eddy,
and saw the blunt bow swing off to
the south as they were plunged into
the black shore shadows.
But what he did not see was big
muscular hand which had thrust itself
out of the impenetrable gloom and
clutched the side OF the keel boat. Co
incident with this there arose a per-
feet babel of voices, high-pitched and
shrill
"Sho'-I bet it's him. Sho'-it's I'm
Gle Bobs nevvy! Sho', you can hear
EN-! Sho', they're shootin' guns!
Shot,"
the direction of these sounds. There
between the boat and the shore the
dim outline Of raft was taking shape.
1t was now canopied by wealth of
pale gray smoke that faded from be-
fore his eyes as the darkness lifted.
The light increased. From the fiat
stone hearth of the raft assembled
tall column of flame which rendered
visible six plgmy figures, tow-headed
and wonderfully vocal, who were toll
ing like mad at the huge sweeps. The
light showed more than this 1t
showed lady of plump and pleasing
presence smoking a cobpipe while she
fed the fire from a tick stuffed with
straw. 1t showed two bark shanties,
a line between them decorated with
the never-ending Cavendish wash 1t
showed a rooster perched on the
ridge-pole of one of these shanties in
the very act of Growing Justify.
Hannibal, who had climbed to the
roof of the cabin, shrieked for help,
and Betty added her voice to his.
"All right, Nevvy!" came the cheer
full reply, as Yancy threw himself
over the side of the boat and Crap
pied with Slosson.
Uncle Bob! Uncle Bob" cried
Hannibal.
Slosson uttered cry of terror. He
had a simple but sincere faith in the
supernatural, and even with the
Scratch Killers big hands gripping
his throat he could not rid himself of
the belief that this was the ghost OF
murdered man.
You'll take dogs licking from
me, neighbor," said Yancy grimly. Il
been saving 1t TO you!"
Meanwhile Mr.. Cavendish, whose
proud spirit never greatly inclined
him to the practice of peace, had pre-
pared for battle. Springing aloft Ae
knocked his heels together.
"Whoop! I'm man as can slide
down thorny locust and never get
scratched" he shouted. This was
equivalent to setting his triggers;
then he launched himself nimbly and
with enthusiasm into the thick of the
fight. 1t was Mr.. Bunker's unfortu-
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-05
Now the "Jupe PantaIon."

The latest thing in tailormades is
the "jupe pantalon." 1t has little in
common with the "jupe culotte," or
harem skirt, except that that gave US
the bottom of the trousers, and the
'jupe pantalon" gives us the top of
the same garments. 1t is skirt with
a series Of little close gatherings at
the waist. These are confined by SIN all
buckles similar to the one used on
mans trousers. At each side of the
skirt is pocket, and in order to COM
plete the resemblance to masculine
wearing apparel, braces fastened by
buttons back and front hold up the
skirt. With this garment is worn
shirt Of white percale, perfectly flat
and plain, with long sleeves, wristlHts
and high stiff collar, in fact a mah's
shirt in all its unadorned severity.
The wearers Of the "jupe pantalou"
costume when sitting around thOir
clubs, smoking cigarettes, look at fist
sight like men in their shirt sleeves,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-05
AVOID THE CoLoRED FRoCK
Average Woman VIII Make No Mis-
take When She Pins Her Faith
to White Material.

The woman of limited income
should not be tempted by colored
linen frocks. They are not a wise
investment when gowns must neces-
sarily be few in number. They are
almost sure to fade, and even while
they possess all their original glory
they cannot be touched up and varied
by colored cravat and belt, as the
white outfit can. Such is the imper-
ishable beauty Of white that even the
inexpensive material known as sail.
cloth, which can be bought for about
80 cents yard, can be made to look
smarter than the average colored lin
en-. Those venturing upon costumes
of sail-cloth should, however, to make
assurance doubly sure, see that She
material has been we'll shrunk bef,rs
it is made up.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-05
CoIIarIess Frocks.

The girl who realizes how sx-
tremely becoming the collarless frook
has proved to be will be glad to learn
Of its continued popularity.
For this reason the high-neck ruff
fles and ruches of tulle, chiffon aud
taffeta, with their small clusters of
flowers set at intervals around the
collar, will be worn when furs are dis
carded and it is necessary to have
some protection.
II one chooses to wear a collar
band, it must be unusually high. In
models from Paris the high collars
are shaped to follow the outline of
the hair back of the ears.
The little pleated frill, so dear to
the French woman, makes a soft be-
coming line around the face.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-05

nate privilege to sustain the onslaught
of the Earl of Lambeth.
The light from the Cavendish
hearth continued to brighten the
scene, for Polly was recklessly sac
rificing her best straw tick. Indeed
her behavior was in every way worthy
OF the noble alliance she had formed.
Her cobpipe was not suffered to go
out and with Comics help she kept
the six small Cavendishes from risk
Ing life and limb in the keel boat, to-
ward which they were powerfully
drawn. Despite these activities she
found time to call to Betty and Han
nibal on the cabin roof.
Jump down here; that amt no fit
tin place for you-all to stop In with
them gentlemen fightin'!"
An instant later Betty and Hanni-
bal stood on the raft with the little
Cavendishes fiocking about them. Mr..
Yancy's quest of his nevvy had taken
an enduring hold on their magma
ton. For weeks 1t had constituted
IuSll OuS VIAL IOplC, anu Iu0 uSuI De-
came merely satisfying background
for this interesting restoration.
"Sho', they'd got him! Sho'-he
want no bigger than Richard! Shot,"
Obi" cried Betty, with a fearful
glance toward the keel boat. Cant
you stop them?"
What fo?" asked Polly, opening
her black eyes very wide. BLESS yo'
tender heart!-you don't need to wor-
ry none, we got them strange gentle
men licked like they was a passed. OF
children! Connie, you-all mind that
fire!"
She accurately judged the outcome
of the fight. The boat was little bet
ter than a shambles with the havoc
that had been wrought there when
Yancy and Darlington dropped over
It's side to the raft. Cavendish fol-
lowed them, whooping his triumph as
he came.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-05
The corsaqe Bouquet.

The corsage bouquet is one Of the
prettiest fancies in dress ornamental,
ton. On special occasions, when one
wishes the austerely tailor-built cos
tune to take on a glorified and festal
air, a modish flower arrangement
pinned to the coat front will work a
very pretty miracle. The most fash.
ionable of these artificial posies is a
combination of orchids with lilies Of
the valley, or, If the bouquet is Of
vlolets or roses, sprays of lily Of the
valley must be tucked in. .
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-05
For the Small Bow.

One Of the prettiest novelties this
season is the suit of brown linen for
small boys. These are embroidered
with silk to match. Sailcloth is a
practical material; It launders we'll,
holding its color. For warm weather
these are made with knickerbockers
and tunic tops caught about the waist
with a belt. Dark blue sailcloth linen
with collars and cuffs of white is an.
other pretty combination.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-05
CHAPTER xxvIIl.-(contlnued.)

N7AF l EN- NCOntIHueu')
What have we between here and
the river?" inquired the latter 1t was
best, he felt, not to give Slosson an
opportunity to ask questions.
1T narrows considerably, pardner,
but it's straight course" said Slos-
son. "Black in yonder, amt it?" he
added, nodding ahead.
The shores drew rapidly together;
They were leaving the lake-like eX-
panse behind. In the silence, above
the rustling of the trees, Darlington
heard the first fret Of the river against
its bank. Slosson yawned prodigious-
ly.
Il reckon you amt needing me-"
he said.
Better go up in the bow and get
some Sleep" advised Darlington, and
Slosson, nothing loath, clambered
down from the roof of the cabin and
stumbled forward
The ceaseless murmur of the rush
ing waters grew in the stiffness as
the keel boat drew nearer the hurry
ing yellow flood, and the beat of the
Kentucklan's pulse quickened. Would
he find the raft there? He glanced
back over the way they had come.
The dark ranks of the forest walled
off the clearing but across the water
dim point of light was visible. He
fixed its position as somewhere near
the head Of the bayou. Apparently it
was lantern, but as he looked a
rudy glow crept up against the sky
line.
From the bow Bunker had been OBJ
serving this singular phenomenon.
Suddenly he bent and reused Slos-
son, who had fallen asleep. The tav-
ern-keeper sprang to his feet and
Bunker pointed without speaking.
"Mebby you can tell me what that
light back yonder means?" cried Slos-
son, addressing himself to Caring
ton; as he spoke he snatched up his
rifle.
That's what I'm trying to make
out" answered Darlington.
He'll" cried Slosson, and tossed
his gun to his shoulder.
What seemed to be a breath OF
wind lifted stray lock OF earring
tons hair, but his pistol answered
Slosson in the same second. He fired
at the huddle of men In the bow Of
the boat and ora of them pitched for
ward with hM arms outspread.
Keep back, you'll" he said, and
dropped off the cabin roof.
His promptness had bred a momen
tary panic, then Slosson's bull-like
voice began to roar commands; but II
that brief instant OF surprise anC
shock Darlington had found and with
drawn the wooden peg that fastened
the cabin DOOR He had scarcely done
this when Slosson came tramping af
supported by the three men.
Calling to Betty and Hannibal to es
cape in the skiff which was towing
astern the Kentuckian rushed TOWARD
the bow. At his back he heard tn,
door creak On its hinges as it was
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-05
Plush for Winter Hats.

Hatters' plush is expected to be
used on many Of the new fall hats.
and beaver cloth will doubtless be
seen on the tailored hat This cloth
will probably be popular with the busi-
ness women, as it wears SO well, and
a hat of beaver looks trim and neat
to wear with a tailored suit. Dresden
taffeta will be much used for trim
mings, especially in the way of large
bows.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-05
the elbow

Here is quite an inexpensive dress
of old rose easement cloth. The skirt
has a seam up center front and Is
trimmed with a fold Of black satin
and row of black buttons with sim
ulated holes.
The bodice, which is cut Magyar, is
tucked each side front and back, also
on the sleeves; 1t fastens in front,
where it is trimmed like the skirt.
The collar is of the material finely
tucked, and a black bow finishes the
neck.
Hat of cream Tagel, trimmed with
lace and roses.
Materials required: Four yards 40
inches wide, one-half yard satin on
the cross, about four dozen buttons.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-05
Ribbed Fabrics.

1t is said on good authority that
corded weaves will be very popular
in the autumn. These new ribbed fab
RIGS will include materials so light in
weight as to be suitable for dress dra-
Deries and heavier ones adapted for
suits, outer wraps and trimmings
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-05
SYNOPSIS.

The scene at the opening Of the story Is
laid In the library of an old WORKOUT
southern plantation, known as the Bar
Sny The place Is 70 De so sold re ana ,bs he
Quintards. Ia the subject of discussion by
Jonathan Crenshaw. business man;
stranger known as Bladen. and Bob
Yancy. a farmer. when Hannibal Wayne
Hazard. mysterious child Of the old
southern family. makes his appearance.
Yancy tells how he adopted the boy. Ma
thaniel Ferris buys the Barony. but the
Qulntards deny any knowledge of the
boy. Yancy to keep Hannibal. Captain
Murrell, a friend of the Quintards. APP
pears and asks questions about the Bar
ony Trouble at Scratch Hill. when Han
nibal is kidnapped by Dave Blount. Cap
tain Murrell's agent Yancy overtakes
Blount gives him thrashing and secures
the boy. Yancy appears before Squire
the plaintiff Betty Malroy. friend of
the Ferrlses, has an encounter with Cap
tain Murrell who forces his attentions on
her, and is rescued by Bruce Darlington.
Betty sets out for her Tennessee home.
Darlington takes the same stage. Yancy
and Hannibal disappear with Murrell on
their trail. Hannibal arrives at the home
of Judge Slocum Price. The Judge recog,:
nizes In the boy. the grandson OF an old
time friend. Murrell arrives at Judges
home. Cavendish family on raft rescue
Yancy. who is apparently dead. Price
breaks jail Betty and Darlington arrive
some startling things to the Judge. Han
nibal and Betty meet again. Murrell ar
rives in Belle Plain. Is playing for big
stakes Yancy awakes from long dream
less sleep on board the raft. Judge Price
makes startling discoveries in looking up
land titles. Charley Norton. a young
planter, who assists the judge. is mys-
terousy assaulted Norton informs Car
rington that Betty mas promised to marry
him. Norton is mysteriously shot. More
light on Murrells plot. He plans upris-
Ing of negroes. Judge Price. with Hannl-
bal, visits Betty, and she keeps the boy
as companion. In a stroll Betty takes
with Hannibal they meet Bess Hicks,
daughter of the overseer, who warns
Betty of danger and cOunsels her to
leave Belle Plain at once. Betty, terri
fled, acts on Bess' advice, and on their
way their carriage Is stopped by Slossoh,
Betty and Hannibal are made prisoners.
The pair are taken to Hicks cabin, In an
almost inaccessible spot, and there Muir
rell visits Betty and reveals his port in
the plot and his object. Betty spurns
his proffered love and the Interview is
ended by the arrival Of Ware, terrified
Mt possible outcome of the crime. Judge
Price, hearing of the abduction, plans ac-
ton. The Judge takes charge of the
Is instituted Darlington visits the judge
and allies are discovered. Judge Price
visits Colonel Fentress, where he meets
Yancy and Cavendish. Becoming enraged,
Price dashes a glass of whisky into the
Colonel's face and a duel Is arranged. Muir
rell Is arrested for negro stealing and his
bubble bursts. The Judge and Mahaffy
riscuss the coming duel, Darlington
makes frantic search for Betty and the
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-01

Somery street. Miss Bessie B. Catruf is
the guest of Mrs. Clay j. Halverson on
Washington avenue. Mrs. John w. WI
liams visited relatives in Baltimore dur
ing the week. Miss Eleanor Dallam who
has been attending school at RuXton
Md, is at home for the holidays Mrs.
Jay c. Howell of Washington was the
guest on Sunday last of her mother, Mrs.
Mary O'Brehme Mr.. Richard A. Wal
ZACH. who has been west for several
years. has returned to his home here Mr.
Frank Leeman of Philadelphia was the
guest during the week of Mrs. Butler on
Montgomery street Mrs. Hester Cole is
visiting in Anne Arundel county 4 dra-
matte entertainment was given by the
students of the Laurel High School for
the benefit OF the school Tuesday even
ing in the Academy of Muse. Two plays
were given. Saint Cecilia and Not a
Man in the House. Those taking part
in the first We're Misses Eva Duval :,
Elsie Guide, Hiida Lavenner, Ruth Crow
Their, Ada Johnson. Beatrice Haslup and
Carl Frey. In the second were Misses
Selma Frey, Anna Carr. Marie Lester,
Viola Cough and Eva Tighe. Musical
selections were rendered by Mr.. William
E. Kaiser and Miss Lucia Collins between
the acts. Dancing was INDUCED in after
the performance. Mr.. and Mrs. Blake
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Inner
arity. Miss Marshall of Baltimore has
been visiting her sister Mrs. Lee Gilbert
on Prince George street.