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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06

parsonage on their way. So-there!
that's right, at last!-so l came, hop
ing to find them. The door was open
and l came in. The captain and his
daughter were not here, but, as l was
pretty wet, l thought l would seize
the opportunity to change my clothes.
l had some dry-er-things in my va
lise and well, then you came, you
see, and-I assure you well, 1t was
the most embGrrassing-I'm coming
now"
The door opened. The two in the
sitting room huddled close together,
Keziah holding the broom like a bat
tle-ax, ready for whatsoever might de-
velop. From the dimness of the tight
ly suffered study stepped the owner
of the voice, stranger, young man.
his hair rumpled, his tie disarranged,
and the buttons of his waistcoat filling
the wrong buttonholes. Despite this
evidence Of the hasty toilet in semi
darkness, he was not unprepossessing.
incidentally, he was blushing furiously.
Il didn't speak," he said, because
you took me by surprise and l wasn't,
as | -er-presentable. Be-
sides, was afraid of frightening you.
| assure you l hurried as fast as l
could, quietly, and when you began to
talk"-his expression changed and
there was a twitch at the corner of
his mouth-'I tried to hurry still fast
er, hoping you might not hear me and
could make my appearance-or my
escape-sooner. AS for entering the
house--well, considered it, in a way,
my house; at least, l knew I should
live in it for time, and"
Live in it?" repeated Keziah. Live
in it? Whyl mercy on us! you don't
mean to say you're"
She stopped to look at Grace. That
young lady was looking at her with an
expression which. as it expressed so
very much, is beyond ordinary powers
Of description.
my name is Ellery," said the
stranger. Il am the minister-the new
minister of the Regular society,""
Then even Keziah blushed.
CTO BE CONTINUED)
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06
CREEPING APRON FOR BABY
Saves the Clothes and Does Away
With Much Laborious Work in
the Laundry.

Creeping aprons save the baby's
clothes. They are made in straight
piece, long enough to enclose the
skirts like a bag, with an elastic at
each end to fasten around the waist.
Children with a family history Of
consumption should sleep in the open
air and live in it as much as posi-
BILE. Their food should contain a larg-
er proportion of fat than is common
cream, butter, milk. fresh eggs, etc.
Families who live in large cities
find it difficult to keep their children
contented in their own yard; they
seem TO want to go into the other
boys or girls yard to play. By pro-
viding some interesting occupation for
the child to do in his own home or
yard 1t will soon become more attrac-
tive aud his desire to find amusement
in the company OF other children will
grow less and less.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06
Prince of the Pnefs

The French poet. Leon Dierx, was
found lying dead upon his bed by his
landlady. The day before he accom-
panied Messrs. Henri de Regnier, Vic
tor Marguerite, and other men of let
ters to the house where the poet Ste
plane Mallarme used to live, and read a
poem which he had written in honor
of the anniversary. He left the cafe
at II, and as he passed the concierge
said: "Ah, well! | would be going to
rest-if only l need not wake again!"
The good woman scolded him for
saying such things, and soon after his
brother called and stayed with him
till two in the morning Next day
he was discovered lifeless in his room,
his last wish being thus fulfilled Leon
Dierx was "a years old. In 1901, aft
er the death of Mallarme, the young
poets elected him their Prince"
though he was not candidate for that
honor.-London Evening Standard.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06

the right, in the direction which Tru-
met, with unconscious irony, calls
downtown" they climbed the long
slope where the main road mounts the
outlying ridge of Cannon Hill, passed
Captain Mayos big house-the finest
in Trumet, with the exception Of the
Daniels mansion-and descended into
the hollow beyond. Here, at the cor
ner where the Lighthouse Lane" be-
gins it's winding way over the rolling
knobs and dunes to the light and the
fish shanties on the ocean side, stood
the plain, neutrality-suspicious. meet
ing house Of the Regular society. Di-
rectly opposite was the little parson-
age, also very straight up and down.
Both were painted white with green
blinds. This statement is superfiuous
to those who remember Cape architec-
ture at this period; practically every
building from Sandwich to Province
town was white and green.
They entered the yard, through the
gap in the white fence, and went
around the house, past the dripping
evergreens and the bare, wet lilac
bushes, to the side door, the lock Of
which Keziah's key fitted. There was
lock on the front door, of course.
but no one thought of meddling with
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06

forth, while others sit at the tables
along the sides and sip ices and cof-
fee.
But beneath all this apparent idle
ness and pleasure loving, Munich is
a very busy place. 1t is the very heart
of young artistic Germany, and the
great revolutions that have taken
place in newspaper and journalistic
art have come direct from here, the
home of the Jugend the Simplicissi-
mus and other weekly papers These
magazines have introduced impress
sionism to our English and American
papers, but even still a Munchener
artist can tell a story In one line for
which an Englishman must use ten.
The Munich academy is the second
best in the world and has sent forth
such men as William Chase, Frank
Duveneck and Martin Scissor If you
ask a Munchener who was the most
important man in the world. the an
swer is either the prince regent, and
Frame Won Stuck of Frame Stuck
and the prince regent.
They love the kindly old prince, but
their awe of Stuck is marvellous. His
word is considered final in art, and
his appreciation Is shown not only
sentimentally, hut substantially rs
we'll, for he was presented with a
beautiful home by the government
and a nice pension besides. He is a
tall, dark, handsome man. His wife
is an American, and although very
fond of his wife, he does not like to
see too much American independence
cropping out in his children. His lit
tie girl is a true little German frau
lein, while his boy takes all his traits
from his mothers ancestors, and is
said to be no favorite with his father
Stuck is one of the teachers of the
academy, but the best life class here
is headed by an American from Mil
waukee. Carl Mari. The zugel animal
class is one of the famous art classes
of the world.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06
French Scent.

A rose perfume that is not musty,
but that carries in itself all the fresh
ness of the garden, is novel and de-
lightful. This is French scent. and
though it is of fair price, it is so fra
grant of the very basketfuls Of bios
SONS which it must contain that it is
refreshing as well as pleasant. 1t is
named for the red roses, and con-
jures UP a picture of the new buds,
which resemble the bride roses in size
and are OF reddest hue. 1t has an elu-
sive daintiness about it which at once
marks it for the lady's use.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06
Novelties for the Winter.

Various forms of "suitings," in red
materials, are novelties this year for
coats ard skirts, and they are pro
duced in very exclusive standings. But
unfortunately. most of the chic ma
terials OF this description are, like
ratines, so very expensive; they are
manufactured with such a soft. vel
vety finish that the rough effect is
entirely subdued. Still, for real hard
wear, it IS useless to economic In
fabric; besides we ought not to
grudge paying for the wonderful new
colorings which are impaired to these
wonderful cloths. Mole, brown, red,
purple and shot-gray effects, with a
preponderating presence Of mid-Vic'
torian magnetic tones are all leading
colors this season.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06

a mans voice. and its tone iu6DaSed
embarrassment.
Madam" 1t said. IL AMI will
be out in another minute. If you will
just be patient"
Come out them" snapped Kedah.
Come out! Patience! OF all the
cheek! Why don't you come out
now?"
Well, to be frank, since you insist"
snapped the voice, I'm not fully
dressed"
This was a staggerer. For once Ke-
ziah did not have a reply ready. She
looked at Grace and the latter at her.
Then, without words, they retreated to
the sitting room.
Il hope you won't be alarmed con-
tinued the voice, broken by painting
pauses. as II the speaker was strug-
Cling into a garment. 81 know this
must seem strange. You see. came
on the coach as far as Bayport and
then We lost a wheel in a rut. There
was a-oh, dear! where is that-this
is supremely idiotic!-I was saying
there happened to be a man coming
this way with buggy and he offered
to help me along. He was on his way
to Wellmouth. So left my trunk to
come later and took my valise. 1t
rained on the way and l was wet
through. stopped at Captain Daniels
house and the girl said he had gone
with his daughter to the next town,
but that they were to stop here at the
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06
OLD STYLE FAVORED AGAIN
Pins and Combs Of Tortoise Shell Are
to Be Used as Head Ornaments
This Season.

Back into the realm of hair ornaments
have come the pins and combs of tor
toise shell that typified the hairdress-
ing of our grandmothers, and is trace
able to the time of the Medicis.
II you have some treasured heir
looms that are large, carved or inlaid,
bring them out into the light of mod
ern day and place them in the coils
and waves of your hair. You then can
smile at the world.
Fillets of tortoise shell rival the
high combs, and the disks that sug-
gest the Holland headdress, or per
haps the ornaments of the middle ages,
have returned.
The empire comb, with its spread
ing lines that resemble the peacock's
tail Is an important arrival. The
hair is drawn up in series Of curls
at the back of the neck, the high comb
mounting above them. Generally the
hair is parted in front or at the side.
The band, or fillet, is passed over
the brow, the hair waved and worn in
graceful lines low over the temples
and ears. Disks are worn if this style
hairdressing is carried out.
Coils of hair are held in place by
ball tortoise-shell pins, and the bars
Of she'll to catch the stray curls and
to support the hair have again come
into their own.
Since the couture of the moment is
conservatively simple, there is ample
room for adding decoration by way of
ornaments, and makers are offering
many attractive styles to convince
women of the change.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06
ALL ARE HAPPY HERE
City of Munich Is Loved by Peo-
Pile for Itself Alone.
Even Americans Feel at Home and
Are Not Stared at as Though
They Were CuriosIties-
Noted Academy Here.

Munich.-In olden days when the
people of Munich we're starving an
angel, disguised as a little child and
dressed in the yellow and black garb
of monk, came down from heaven to
help the people. Even to this day this
little child, the Munchener Kinder, has
been the symbol OF the Munich people,
and instills into them the true essence
of peace and happiness. But it casts
magic hand over every stranger that
enters its gates.
Munich has the faculty of spelling
all other places in the world for those
who have once lived there. 1t is not
beautiful like Vienna, nor gay like
Paris, nor picturesque like Rothen-
berg. but 1t is just Munich. and is
loved for itself alone.
The cold unsentimental nirthern
Germans style Munich the City of
Beer and Art" but what does the stiff
Berliner know about happiness, or a
cold Hanovern know about content
ment, or a freezing Hamburger know
about sentiment? Munich has been
called the city of happiness.
Here you can live and be yourself
and no one makes a comment. II
you are a rank pessimist the Mum
chener will not try to reform you, OF
II you are a gay optimist the Munchen-
er will not stare at you; even Ameri-
cans are not picked out as curiosities
in Munich.
Perhaps the wide streets and spa
cious buildings of Munich have some
thing to do with the freedom of
thought of it's people. There is no
cramped-up feeling here, that is so
characteristic of most cities. Ludwig
strasse is one of the most imposing
streets in the world. 1t runs from the
village Of Schwabng, broad straight
street, and lined with beautiful mas
sive buildings, down into the center
of town, and is terminated by build
ing that is copy of the Loggia at
France. In a way it is more beautiful
than the original for 1t is raised from
the ground and looks more imposing
Every Sunday morning the city band
plays here and the people gather along
Ludwigstrasse to listen to the music.
Such happiness these people get
from simple pleasures every after
noon. The same band plays in the
Hofgarten and the park is packed With
people who stop their work to feed
their souls. Some parade back and
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06
Ermine Scarf and Muff.

and the bead fringes add appreciably
to the weight of the chiffon and lace
tunic, but there is a wonderful light
ness and ethereal charm about most
Of the evening costumes of the sea-
son.
Sometimes lace flounces and dra-
peries are used over colored silk or
satin. the favorite shades for these
"show-through" effects being the new
yellow and pinkish red tones like SAT
from. apricot, pale coral and geran-
ium. All the yellow tones in demand
for evening wear-especially very
brilliant orange-yellow, called burnt
onion" Black Chantilly lace is used
lavishly over white charmeuse and
satin meteor. Usually a red rose or
broad bands of black velvet ribbon
imparts the distinctive note to these
lace-veiled costumes in black and
white.
Narrow band trimmings Of fur are
used on chiffons, and even laces and
sometimes a band of fur serves as a
shoulder strap, instead of the more
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06
ALL CANNOT WEAR YELLOW
But Those Who Can viii Find It a
Charming and Most 5ecom-
ing Color.

II your hair is dark and your skin
a warm, clear olive or a creamy
white. you will find that yellow suits
YOU; but if your skin is sallow, or
in any way sickly looking you must
shun yellow as the plague.
Auburn haired girls, so long as
there is not too much pink in their
cheeks. look delightful in nearly ev-
cry shade of yellow; but the girl with
what l call ordinary brown" hair
that is. hair with no strong tints of
gold or red or bronze-will be unwise
if she admits more than the tiniest
touch Of this color into her toilet.
And now for the tints we may wear
with yellow. A pretty safe rule is al
WAYS to combine it with some darker
color. There are some very pale prim-
rose shades that tone exquisitely with
faint maIves and even green's, but
these you will see principally in eve
ming frocks.
Dark blues and very deep greens
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06
CATHOLIC WOMEN TO BUILD
They Plan to Erect a Church Near
University at Westinghouse
Be Finished In Year.

hington,-Catholic women of the
United States have banded together for
the erection of church at the Cath
Ollie university. The movement was
undertaken when the necessity for a
church building at the university was
discovered and the women devotees
refused to permit men to contribute to
the fund. They will furnish the
money. and also have a voice in, the
style of building to be erected.
The structure will conform with the
architecture in vogue at the univer-
sity and it is expected that the build
ing will be completed within year.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06
Trouser Crease That Stays.

The permanent crease in trousers,
as made by many of our city tailors,
is somewhat favored just now. This
idea is probably well known, but as
it may not be familiar to all give
a description of it here.
The trousers are first pressed dead
fiat, and then the extreme edge of the
crease is stitched down, so that 1t Ia
impossible for them ever to be with.
out a perfectly straight line down the
front. 1t is claimed that this prevents
to a great extent the Objectionable
crcasing at the knees that is so often
experlenced.-London Correspondence
of Mems Wear.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06

familiar band of rhinestones or pearls.
Some frocks that depend for their
attractiveness upon simplicity and
perfection of line are trimmed solely
with narrow fur edging on the tunic.
Sleeves on most of the new evening
gowns are so tiny that they are bare
ly worth the name, though the arm
and shoulder are in some cases yelled
with thin net.
Swansdown is used on dancing
frocks for debutantes, and when COM
bined with white chiffon, lace, pearls.
or tiny silk floral festoons, is exquis-
itely dainty and girlish.
MARY DEAN.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06
CHAPTER II.

In Which kezlah Unearths Prowler.
The fog was cruel to the gossips Of
Trumet that day. Mrs. Didama Rog-
ers, who lived all alone, except for
the society Of three cats, canary,
and white poodle named Bunch"
in the little house next to Captain FL
Eanahs establishment, never entirely
recovered from the chagrin and dis
appointment caused by that provoking
hist
The fog prevented Mrs. Rogers not
ing the entrance of Mr. Pepper at the
Collin front gate. Also his exit, under
asterly arrest. 1t shut from her view
me majestic approach Of Captain FL
kanah Daniels and Grace's flight, her
lace dimpled with smiles and breaking
INTO laughter at frequent intervals.
FOR young lady, supposed to be de-
'out Come-Outer, to hurry along the
main road, a handkerchief at her
mouth and her eyes sparkling with
iun was a circumstance calculated to
'urnish material for enjoyable scandal.
and Didama missed 1t.
other happenings she missed, also.
MOI knowing Of Captain Daniels call
upon Keziah, she was deprived of the
pleasure Of wonder at the length of
us stay. She did not see him, in COM
pahy with Mrs. Coffin, go down the
.Uad in the opposite direction from
.lat taken by Grace. Nor their return
ana parting at the gate, two hours
,a'er' 1t was three o'clock in the after
nooh before visitor came again to
NE Coffin front gate, entered the yard
'nu raped at the side door.
neAah opened the door.
Halloa!" she exclaimed. Back,
sae you? l begun to think you'd been
scared away for good"
Grace laughed as she entered.
Well' auntie," she said, 81 don't
, Under you thought 1 was scared.
49, ,uy' didn't think 1t was proper for
ra o 10 stay. First Ryan and then
n ap n Elkanah, and both of them ex-
~ soeSslng their wishes to see you alone
~ Sser-pointedly. 1 thought it was
mn s,.ie ror me to go. Surely, you give
~ ~ credit for little delicacy."
GFaee Van Horne! there's borH
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06

make good background for yellow.
and black and dark brown are best of
all
In two of ]. M. Barries most fasci-
mating books-"When a Mans Single"
and Sentimental Tommy"-you will
find that he has chosen yellow and
brown for the frocks of his sweetest
girls, so l don't think there is much
fear that our brothers and husbands
will grumble at the new fashion. pro
vided always that we turn it to really
pretty account, and do not let It be-
come our master instead of our slave.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06

=
FOOLS enough in this town without your
tryin' to be one. Grace, l amt goin'
TO leave Trumet, not for the present,
ANYHOW. I've got way Of earnin' my
Twin right here. I'm goin' to keep
mousse for the new minister"
The girl turned, her hat in her hand.
Obi" she cried in utter astonisb-
ment.
keziah nodded. Yes" she affirmed
That was what Elkanahs PROPOSAL
amounted to. Ha, ha! Deary me!
When he said proposal, own up for
a minute l didn't know what was COM
in. After Ryan I was prepared for
most anything. But he told me that
Lurany Phelps, who the parish COM
mittee had counted on to keep house
for Mr.. Ellery, had sent word her sis
ter was sick and couldn't be left, and
that somebody must be hired right off
cause the minister's expected by day
after tomorrow's coach. And the capn
was made delegate to come and see
me about it. Come he did, and we set
tied it. | went down to the parson-
age with him before dinner and looked
the place over. There's an awful lot
of sweepin' and dustin to be done
afore it's fit for body to live in"
Grace extended her hand.
We'll, Aunt Keziah," she said, I'm
ever and ever so glad for you l know
you didn't want to leave Trumet and
I'm sure everyone will be delighted
when they learn that you're going to
stay"
"Humph! that includes Laviny Pep
per, of course. l cal'late Laviny's de.
light won't keep her up nights. But |
guess l can stand it if she can. Now,
Grace, what is it? You amt real
pleased? Why not?"
The girl hesitated.
"Auntie." she said, I'm selfish. l
guess. I'm glad for your sake; you
mustn't think I'm not. But almost
wish you were going to do something
else. You are going to live in the
Regular parsonage and keep house for,
OF all parsons, d Regular minister.
Why, so far as my seeing you is CON
cerned, you might as we'll be in China.
You know Uncle Eben"
Keziah nodded UNDERSTANDINGS.
Yes" she said, 81 know him. Eben
Hammond thinks that parsonage is
the presence chamber of the Evil One,
presume likely. But, Grace, you
mustn't blame me, and if you don't
call I'll know why and l shan't blame
you. Well see each other once in a
while; I'll take care Of that"
The packing took about an
hour When it was finished, the car
pet rolled up, and the last piece Of
linen placed in the old trunk, Keziah
turned to her guest.
Nov, Oracle" she said, 81 feel as
though ought to go to the parsonage.
can't do much more'n look at the
cobwebs tonight, but tomorrow those
spiders had better put on their ascen-
sion robes. The end of the worlds
comm for them, even though it missed
fire for the Millerites when they had
their doin's a few years ago. You
can stay here and wait, If 'twon't be
too lonesome. Well have supper when
l get back"
She threw a shawl over her shout
ders, draped a white knitted cloud"
over her head, and took from a nail
key, attached by a strong cord to
a block Of wood eight inches long.
"Elkanah left the key with me-" she
observed. mo danger Of losin' it, is
there Might as well lose a lumber
yard"
They left the house and came out
into the wet mist. Then, turning to
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-12-06
Likes Present Fashions.

NJ. de la Gandara, a Partisan artist,
says that the present-day fashions for
the dress of women are better than
those of the past ut really is wor-
thy of marking an epoch" he says,
"it is so we'll adapted to give beauty
its value, and it marks the line with
such precision and yet with such
great discretion that it will remain,
feel convinced, as one of the hap
plest efforts Of fashion in any age"