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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-11-15
Winter Hats.

Most picturesque and becoming are
the new plush and velour hats for the
autumn and early winter which are
now being shown in the smart shops.
The hats are in small, medium and
large shapes, quite soft, SO that they
can be rolled and crushed to suit the
face of the individual wearer. There
are small hats with high round
crowns, folded in around the top.
Two-toned velour hats are among the
newest models and there is an irid-
escent blue and black plush hat which
is most striking and becoming to the
average woman A large sombrero OF
green velour with facing of black
velvet is trimmed with black leath-
er belt, dull leather with gilt buckle.
The shape is extremely smart. A
rather high-crowned narrow brimmed
hat of two-toned iridescent plush is
In blue and black. The hat has a
crown of shot silk and is trimmed
with two made plumes of the plush. A
small black plush hat, extremely dash
ing in effect, has white satin band
inside the brim and three fancy black
feathers at one side.
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both his daughters, the elder had al
ways been his favorite AS is often
the case with fathers who have no
son, Katharine had been both son and
daughter to him. Since her mothers
death some years ago she had been
practically head of the household. 1t
was on her that he relied for every
thing, and it was with her that he
discussed all his business affairs Such
association between them naturally
had strengthened the bonds into far
more than the ordinary father-and-
daughter affection.
My poor little girl-Katharine-m
little Katharine" he moaned in tones
of agony that wrung my heart for
him.
His first thought was to go to her,
but the doctor forbade his presence
in the room. l persuaded him to go
to his own apartments, leaving him in
the hands of his valet and promising
to keep him Informed as to Katha-
rine's condition.
Deeply as l felt for him, it was of
Louise thought most. l wanted to be
with her constantly, to give her the
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thoughts flashed through my mind I
cannot analyze further. only know
reached the house but step behind
the doctor. He had hardly passed
through the door when |, too, flung
myself into the hall and stood there
swaying, with not voice enough to ask
question of the white-faced, horror
stricken maid who had answered the
doctors ring.
Where is she?" l heard the doctor
ask as he flung his coat to the maid
and started up the stairs. Before she
could answer him there were hurried
foot steps on the upper landing and
Louise peered down, the anxiety in
her face lessening at the welcome
sight of the doctor.
gave silly cry Of joy and started
UP the stairs. Doctor Wilcox was
ahead OF me, three steps at a time,
and, following Louise's silent direc-
ton, had disappeared in room on
the second floor, when /, with out
stretched arms, approached her did
not think to ask what had happened
or who was i'll or what the matter
was. My only thought was one of Joy
that she was alive and we'll What
mattered if Louise was safe? And the
emotion that filled me was still more
intensified when she ran to me, and
throwing herself into my arms, cried
out:
ooh, Harding, thank God, you've
comet"
1t was almost the first time she had
called me by my name, certainly the
first that she ever had given herself
to my embrace, and held her close
ly, thrilled through at the thought
that 1t was to me she turned in time
of trouble. Then, all at once, | was
aroused by the opening of the door
through which Doctor Wilcox had gone
and the appearance of a maid, who
ran along the hall.
What is it? What has happened?"
| asked.
Katharine" moaned Louise, "Kath-
arine-she has killed herself"
For moment l was stunned. The
first thought that came to me was the
impossibility of it. What place had
tragedy in this happy, quiet home?
Familiar enough, though l was, with
deeds of violence, with self-murder as
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trying to make myself believe 1t must
have been an accident, though from
Louise's manner l feared the worst.
Yet Katharine Parrish was the last
person in the world of whom one
would think in connection with sui
eide. A quiet, reserved girl of great
strength Of character, several years
older than Louise, her dignity and her
well-considered actions had led me to
believe her far less emotional than
her younger sister
1T was an accident, of course" l
said, though doubtfully.
mol" gasped Louise, shuddering
anew at the thought Of the horror she
had just witnessed II heard the shot
and found her on the divan in her
room. The revolver was still in her
hand-her own revolver"
For the first time it came to me
with sudden vivid force that in the
elder sisters life, behind the smiling
mask of reserve she always wore,
was hidden some secret sorrow. I'M
derstood, now, that far-away look in
her eyes. felt there may have been
there must have been-concealed
the knowledge Of some mystery that
impelled her to this awful deed. Yet
little did l suspect whittier my efforts
to find why Louise's sister had shot
herself would lead me. Little did
imagine in what web of criminal
cunning, of battling crime, of hidden
evil, would find myself.
AS strove to soothe Louise's agi-
tation the doctor appeared at the door
way and imperiously beckoned me. l
tried to persuade Louise to wait out
side, but she chung to me like a
frightened child and insisted on &C
companying me into the room.
Here" said the doctor in the curt
tones Of authority, Il want you to
help me carry her into quieter place
before operate"
This way" said Louise. recovering
herself as soon as she saw the oppor-
tunity to be useful, into my rooms.
They are off the street and much quiz
eter."
| saw the look with which she tried
to read the doctors face and put the
question she dared not ask.
"Will she live?"
Doctor Wilcox shook his head
gravely.
"She is just alive and that is all.
can not tell yet whether or not we
can save her. There must be abso-
lutte quiet. / am going to probe for
the bullet and see what course it has
taken. Please telephone at once for
these two men. They are my hospi-
tai aides. AS soon as they arrive l
will operate"
AS quickly as we had laid the sense
less girl on Louise's bed, l telephoned
for Doctor Wilcox's assistants, and
vas fortunate in being able to reach
both Immediately. Louise and the
maids meanwhile were kept busy by
the doctor preparing for the operation,
SO it fell to my lot to break the news
to General Parrish when he arrived.
Louise had merely told him over the
telephone that Katharine had met
with an accident so he entered the
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house almost wholly unprepared for
the shock my news gave him.
had before seen strong men in
grief. but never had | witnessed such
wave OF heartrending agony as
swept over the general. He came into
his home erect, military, slightly per-
turbed, but still in manner and bear
ing the vigorous old soldier, fully
master Of his emotions. My words
that told him as gently as was pos
sible what had happened seemed to
sap all his vitality. His face became
ashen pale, lis lips quivered, great
tears coursed down his cheeks, his
shoulders bent under the weight of
his grief and he tottered as If about
to fall.
While he was fond and proud Of
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1t thrust Itself forward in the courts
and in the lurid headlines of the
newspapers. that such thing could
intrude on the peace of this well-or-
dered household seemed beyond my
comprehension.
(" telephoned to you, but you We're
not in your Office" sobbed Louise.
still clinging to me in the abandon
ment of grief.
when did you telephone?" I asked,
even under such circumstances rejoic-
ing to learn that she had telephoned.
Just after she did til don't know
when it vast seems ages ago
couldn't-get you and-I thought-you
would never me-then-then--I tele-
phoned for the doctor and father"
Just after she did it! | had been
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-11-15
Lace Door Panel.

Very frequently lace door panels
shrink after washing them, making it
impossible to use them again.
To prevent this follow these instruc-
tons; After removing the panel from
the door thoroughly clean the glass.
Wash and starch the lace, slip in
the rods Immediately and replace the
panel on the door.
Care should be observed to pull the
lace straight, lacking down the sides,
If necessary, to stretch the panel
Allow it to dry upon the door.
This gives far better results than to
launder the panel in the usual man.
ner.
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Boots American Woman is Wearing

Boots American Woman Is Wearing
With short walking skirts boots
should play an important part. The
average woman is seldom enthusiastic
about shoes for long time; prob
ably she is too much concerned about
the slimness or shapeliness of her
ankle, which Is apt to spread inele-
gantly unless it be strictly confined.
The boot of the moment is of black
patent leather with white glace up.
pers, for which white suede may be-
substituted, and it is really very
smart, although already it suffers
from the misfortune of being initiated
by the cheaper shops.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-11-15
New Toilet pins.

Buckle-shaped brooches now fasten
the back of the stock collar and these
are SO wide that they almost fill the
space at the nape Of the neck and af-
ford the support to the chiffon and net
throat yelling at that point which the
best Of honing will not furnish.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-11-15
Bin Muns.

Muffs will be CT more mammoth size
than ever this winter. The furriers
have seen to that all right. They are
also desperately concerned in work
ing UP original little fitments flor the
neck, In the guise of high stocks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-25
Child na.s Life for Sister.

Louis Brown, a motherless boy OF
six years, lost his life in a recent FIRE
at New York. because he stayed by
the side OF his four-year-oId sister
Helen, aud shielded her from the
the smoke and flames. A fireman
searching through the burning build.
ing found the two children uncon,
scious and clasped in each others
arms beneath a bed. The boy had
wrapped his jacket about the little
girls head 20 protect her. She had
tucked her head down on his breast
and locked arms about his waist Hell
ems condition is serious. The chill.
dren had been forgotten In the gen.
eral scramble for safety.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-25
FoREIea BELIEFS ARE QUEER
Spanish Wedding Is Ruined If One
Person Appears Entirely in Black
Some Other Signs.

In Spain the wedding is spoiled If
one of the guests appears entirely in
black, or If the bride looks into a
mirror after orange blossoms and veil
are fast in her headdress.
When persons hair ends split, it's
taken by the superstitious for a sign
that she is either a witch or has been
bewitched. AS blond hair splits more
readily than dark hair. all witches.
spirits and sorceresses have blond or
red hair, according to popular belief.
Likewise. according to the standard Of
art.
On the marriage eve there is often
the groom and the bride in the Slav
countries as to wlo shall blow out
the candle, for the rcis son who does
will be first to die" 1t is impossible
to trace the origin of this superstition,
yet 1t prevails in aristocratic society
as well as In the peasants hut, even
as like this, that Ito insure the life
and health of the children" the wom-
an must occupy the right side OF the
bed. In addition, she must not smoke
before her forty-fifth year.
There is a superstition in this coun-
try and many others against burning
a broom. The bud of birch broom is
used in Southern Germany as pre-
ventive against erysipelas. These
buds, piece of yellow wax and some
other articles are enclosed in a pink
silk bag, secured with red silk and
worn on the back of the neck. The
person must change his shirt every
Friday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-25
BURNED AND lTcHED BADLY

$50 Lincoln Park Blvd. Chicago, III.
"A year ago I received a very severe
burn on my left arm. l caught cold In
it and it was all sore and liberated.
The sore was as large as silver dol
lar. 1t was all red and iafismed and
had pus running out Of it. / suffered
terribly from burning pain; could not
sleep for two weeks 1t burned and
itched SO badly. l applied - Salve.
- Salve and a salve my druggist
recommended as his own, but got no
relief / then commenced using the
Cuticura Soap and Ointment. / bathed
the burned parts with Cuticura Soap
and applied the Cuticura Ointment on
a linen bandage. / got relief from the
first, and my arm healed nicely. I was
soon able to be at work again. Had
used Cuticura Soap and Ointment at
first l would have avoided lots Of suf-
fering." (Signed) Harry Junke. Mar.
8, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Add. post.
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston" Adv
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-25
CHAPTER xxxIh.



Just at daybreak Yancy was reused
by the pressure OF hand on his
shoulder. and opening his eyes saw
that the judge was bending over him.
''Dress!" he said briefly. There's
every prospect of trouble-get your
rifle and come with met"
Yancy noted that this prospect OF
trouble seemed to afford the Judge a
pleasurable sensation; indeed. he had
quite lost his former air OF sombef
and suppressed melancholy.
Il let you sleep. thinking you need
cd the rest" the Judge went on. But
ever slice midnight we've been on the
verge OF riot and possible bloodshed
They've arrested John MurreIl--it's
claimed he's planned servile rebel
lionl A man named Hues, who had
wormed his way into his confidence,
made the arrest. lie carried Murrell
into Memphis. but the local magis
trate. intimidated. most likely, de
clined TO have anything to do with
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-25
Casserole of Rice and Meat.

Boil one cup of rice until tender
Chop fine a half-pound OF any cold
meat. Season with a Tablespoonful
of salt, one tablespoonful of pepper,
onefourth teaspoonful Of celery salt
and one teaspoonful OF finely chopped
onion. Aid one beaten egg. two table
spoonfulI Of fine cracker crumbs and
moisten with enough hot water to
pack it easily. Butter small mold,
line the bottom and sides half an
inch deep with rice, pack in the meat,
cover closely with rice and steam 40
minutes. Loosen It around the edge
OF the mold, turn It on platter and
your tomato sauce over It,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-25
Y NAUCHAn kESTER
AzusZP470HS m DMEZEZk

holding him. In spite of this, Hues
managed TO get his prisoner lodged IN
jail. but .long about nightfali the sit
uation began to look serious. Folks
were swarming into town armed tc
the teeth. and Hues fetched Murrei
across country to Raleigh"
Yes" said Yaney.
Well, the sheriff has refused 70
take Murrell into custody. Hues has
him down at the courthouse. but
whether or not he is going to be able
to hold him is another matter!"
Yancy and Hannibal had dressed by
this time, and the Judge led the way
from the house. The Scratch Hitler
looked about him. Across the street
group of men. the greater number OF
whom were armed. stood in front oil
Pegloe's tavern. CHANGING In the d.
rection OF the courthouse, he OBJ
served that the square before 1t held
other groups B1t what impressed
MIN more was the ominous silence
that was everywhere. At his elbow,
the judge was breathing deep.
I'VE are face to face with a very
depiorable condition, Mr. Yancy
Court was to sit here today. but Judge
Morrow and the public prosecutor
have left town. and as you see, Muir
relfs friends have gathered for res.
cue. There's a sprinkling of the bet
ter element-but only a sprinkling
! saw Judge Morrow this morning at
four o'clock told him would OBJ
ligate myself to present for his con-
sideration evidence OF a striking and
sensational character, evidence which
would show conclusiyely that MuIrell
should be held to await the action of
tine next grand jury--this was after a
conference with Hues-I guaranteed
his safety Sir. the man refused to
listen to me! He showed himself ut.
terly devoid OF any feeling of public
duty" The bitter sense OF failure
and futility was leaving the judge.
The situation made its demands on
that basic faith in his own powers
which remained imbedded In his char
acter.
They had entered the courthouse
square. On the steps OF the building
Belts was arguing loudly with Hues,
who stood in the doorway. rifle in
hand.
Maybe you don't know this is coun-
ty property" the sheriff was saying.
And that you have taken unlawful
possession of 1t for an unlawful pur-
pose? am going to open them doors
"a passed. of strangers can't keep
folks out Of a building their own
money has bought and paid fort"
While he was speaking. the Judge had
pushed his way through the crowd to
the foot of the steps
THAT was very nicely said, Mr..
Belts" observed the judge. lie
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-25
Authors and Their Books.

At the dinner given by the Harper
people to Arnold Bennett just before
he sailed for England. a dinner which
was attended by many Of the literary
hsnts that live In or near New York,
a discussion came up as 70 whether
in this day OF the rapid output OF lit
erature a man could live by his books.
Mr. Bennett said he was sure that
many authors could. and he instanced
the case OF young author he knew
In London who was so hard up that
he could no. get enough cash to pay
for his dinner.
An idea struck him He visited his
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-25

Uncle Bob told me Mr.. Mahaify
got hurt in a duel. grandfather said
Hannibal
He was as inexperienced as
child in the use Of firearms. and ne
had to deal with scoundrels VINO had
neither mercy nor generous feeling
but his courage was magnificent"
Presently Hannibal was deep in his
account of those adventures he had
shared with Miss Betty.
And Miss Malroy-where is she
now?" asked the judge, IN the first
pause Of the boys narrative.
She's at Mr. Bowen's house. MIR.
Darlington and Mr.. Cavendish are
here too. Mrs. CaYendish stayed
down yonder at the Bates plantation.
Grandfather, it were Captain Murrell
who had me stoie-do you reckon he
was going to take me back to Mr..
Bladen?"
Il will see Miss Melroy in the
morning. We must oombine--our In
terests are identical. There should
be hemp in this for more than one
scoundrel! can see now how Grim
inai my disinclination to push myself
to the front has been!" said the Judge,
with conviction. Never again will |
shrink from what know to be pub
lie duty"
A little later they went downstairs,
where the Judge had Yancy make up
bed for himself and Hannibal on
the floor. He would watch alone be-
side Mahaffy. he was certain this
would have been the dead mans wish I;
then he said good night and mounted
heavily to the floor above to resume
his vigil and his musings.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-25
Retired Rear Admiral Wins DIstine
ton With His Landscapes Done in
Water colors.

Rear Admiral Charles Henry Davis.
who retired from active service in the
United States navy four years ago.
has thirty.two paintings on exhibition
In the CorcoraL Art gallery at Wash.
tngton. d. c.. which is one OF the I'm.
est public galleries In America and
one in which the knights OF the pal.
cite and brush consider Il quite a TIL
umph to have their pictures exhibited
To singular genius he has added
painstaking industry, and has pushed
himself up into an enviable place
among the best landscape painters In
water colors in this country.
At a time In life when he was sup
posed to have finished his mission,
and to be allowed to go back and sit
down 10 a corner and be very still,
the old hero OF the Civil war and
Spanish war appears as vir.
ue In his intellect as he was at thirty,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-25
Mustard Pickle.

Three caulifiowers. broken In small
pieces; one quart small cucumbers
one quart small silver skin onions,
four green peppers, cut fine. Make a
brine of four quarts of water and one
pint of salt, soak all in this brine
bver night. In the morning beat
through In this same brine just
enough to scald and pour into a
colander to drain.
Mix two-thirds of a cup of flour
with six tablespoons of mustard, one
cup brown sugar, one heaping tea.
spoon of turmeric powder, add enough
cold vinegar to make two quarts in
all. Boil until thick, stirring often to
prevent scorching Add the pickles
and just heat through.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-25
SALADS FOR HOT DAYS
coNcocTIoNs THAT WILL TEMPT
POOR APPETITE.
When Heavy Meat Dishes Are Out Of
Place These May Be Used to Ad-
vantage-soth Cooling
and Nourishino.

The appetite Jaded by heat may be
tempted by salads only when those
salads are seasonable. Heavy meat
connections and most of the fish mix
lures are not suitable for hot weather
The ideal summer salad has three
requisites-it must be light. appetizing
In appearance and icy cold French
dressing is more seasOnable than may
onnaise, also more digestible, and
fruits and vegetables are preferable
to nuts, fish or meats. It is hard to
get headed lettuce in summer, but If
the young, tender leaves OF the gar.
den lettuce are crisped by being put In
cloth on the ice they are improved.
Salad being both cooling and nour-
lshing, may be eaten at both lunch and
dinner. To prepare it easily have let
tuce always crisping In the refrigera-
tor and also have pint bottle filed
with thick French dressing. This
should be well shaken before using.
and any left in the salad bowl may be
strained and poured back.
1t Is economical to use leftover
vegetables and fruit from dinner Of
the previous day. Particularly nice is
one made of tomatoes cut in eighths,
asparagus. shredded green peppers,
thinly sliced cucumber, a cake Of
Neufchatel cheese and liberal supply
of Chill sauce. This is well mariuated
with French dressing favored with
onion, or chopped onion may be mixed
through the salad. Serve on bed Of
lettuce.
This salad my be mixed with string
beans, peas or small lima beans.
Cream cheese is good through the mix
ture. and II nothing else is convenient
CRATE American cheese thickly over
II.
A rather heavier salad is made from
hard-boiled eggs cut lengthwise. Re
move yolks and rub to a paste with
anchovies. Refill and put slice of
anchovy on each section. Serve on
hearts Of lettuce.
Another nice mixture for a plain let
tuce salad are squares of cream
cheese sprinkled thickly with caviare.
Place these in the center of the let
tuce and surround with border Of
crisp bacon broken very fine. Cover
with French dressing seasoned with
chutney.
Green peppers are Invaluable for a
summer salad. Served whole, they are
delicious when mixed with a highly
seasoned mayonnaise. A spoonful of
the dressing should be put on top Of
each emp. Another good filling is
cold slaw and shredded peppers well
mingled. A pretty salad is made by
arranging a bed of tender green lat
tuce leaves, or young nasturtium
leaves, and or t putting a center Of
cream cheese balls, then a row of
shredded green peppers, another row
of cheese balls and an outer border of
shredded pimentos. The canned ones
may be used. Cover with thick
French dressing. If onions are liked.
small pearl onions can be sprinkled
over the cheese balls.
A delicious fruit salad is round OF
tender pineapple placed on a lettuce
leaf. On top of the pineapple dot Der
ries in season, strawberries, raspber-
ries, blaclIberries or currants, and in
the center of the berries have round
If cream cheese. Border the fruit mix
ture with mayonnaise and put little
n the celiter of the cheese.