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The Holly chieftain., 1913-11-14
The Right Way.
"Bill went all to pieces"
What did his wife say?"
"'Bill, collect yourself -

Makes the laundress happy-that's Red
Croes HaE Blue: Makes beautiful, clear
white clothes. All good grocers. Adv.
The Holly chieftain., 1913-11-14

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup for ohildrsr
tssthing, softens tho gums, reduces innamma
tsa,allays pain. .cufss wind collie, SO . bottlsAl
The Holly chieftain., 1913-11-14

A Temperance Note.
II hear the temperature is going to
take drop or two"
"Oh, naughty. naughty"
The Holly chieftain., 1913-11-14

This is free country, which may
explain why the politicians always
help themselves.
The Holly chieftain., 1913-11-14

The most effective, yet simplest remedy
for coughs is Deans Mentholated CouGh
Drops-5c at Drug Stores.
The Holly chieftain., 1913-11-14

Every girl wants to marry rich.
Girls don't believe In love as much -
men suppose they do.
The Holly chieftain., 1913-11-14
Exae, Copy d Wrapper.
New to Him,

DO you owe your downfall to de-
mon rum?" asked the prison visitor.
II never heard Of the brand" re-
piled the convict-Buffalo Express.
The Holly chieftain., 1913-11-14

1t takes other people to see the sil.
yer lining Of our clouds.
The Holly chieftain., 1913-11-14

The bunko artist never wastes any
time on the hobo
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23
Guard Obeyed Orders.

Many stories are told of the Swiss
mercenaries in the service of France.
AS M Edmund d'Auvergne says, they
used to play in French humor the part
assigned to the Irishman in ours. A
Swiss captain, ordered to bury the
dead after encouragement. went at it
so thoroughly that he was burying the
living with them When this was
pointed out to him, he replied: las
to that, if you listen to these bodies
they would have you believe there
isn't a dead man among them" A
Swiss guard had orders to allow no.
body to enter the Tuileries from the
street You cant enter" he said to
a citizen, who replied, Il don't want
to enter; | wish to leave this street.
"Ah! that's another matter" said the
guard, and let him pass
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23
UPSET THE QUIET OLD TOWN
Indignant Bees. Loose On Philadelphia
Streets, Made Citizens Forget
Their Dignity.

A winged teril descended on shore
ward bound crowds at the Market
street ferries, Philadelphia, recently.
sending men, women and children
scurrying for safety. Some of them
weren't quick enough, and as a con
sequence. spent day nursing, on
various parts of the anatomy, stings
of peeved and indignant bees
1t happened when a box containing
a hive of forty thousand bees fell
from an express wagon at the ferry.
The box. which was consigned to a
man in Swedesboro. N. j., broke as It
fell, and the hive rolled out. Peeved
at the indignities heaped upon them.
two thousand Of the bees swarmed
out
The advance guard OF the little
army of stingers attacked a street
cleaner With a howl he dropped his
broom and took refuge in a saloon.
About the same time the other bees
got busy. The crowds scattered and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23

spector of Imperial Police requires a
peloton of mounted gendarmes at
once"
1t may have been half a minute be
fore | saw two officers advance to
the railing of the tower and signal:
Attention, La Trappe!"
Pencil and pad on my knee. ! man
aged to use my fieldglasses and jot
down the message:
"Peloton Of mounted gendarmes
goes to you as soon as possible. Re-
peat"
| repeated, then raised my glasses.
Another message came by flag: "Atten-
ton, La Trappe. Uhlans reported near
the village OF Trois-Feuilles; have you
seen them?"
Prussian Uhlans! Here in the rear
of our entire army Nonsense, And
| signaled a vigorous:
No Have you?"
To which came the disturbing re-
ply: BE on your guard. We are or
dered to display the semaphore at
danger. Report is credited at head
quarters. Repeat"
The Countess de Vassart had come
up to where | was standing on the
gargoyle. balanced over the gulf be-
low Very cautiously | began to step
backward, for there was not room to
turn around.
II beg you will be careful" she said
1T is a useless risk to stand out
there"
had never known the dread OF
great heights which many people feel
and laughed and stepped backward.
expecting to land on the parapet be-
hind me. But the point of my scab-
bard struck against the battlements,
forcing me outward; stumbled. stag,
gered and swayed a moment, striving
desperately to recover my balance; |
felt my gloved fingers slipping along
the smooth face of the parapet. my
knees gave way with terror; then my
fingers Clutched something-an arm
and | swung back, slap against the
parapet, hanging to that arm with all
my weight. A terrible effort and |
planted my boots on the leads and
looked up with sick eyes into the eyes
of the Countess.
Can you stand it?" | groaned.
clutching her arm with my other
hand
"Yes-dont be afraid" she said
calmly. Draw me toward you | can.
not draw you over"
Press your knees against the bat.
Elements, | gasped
She bent one knee and wedged it
into a niche.
Don't be afraid; you are not hurt.
ing me" she said, with a CHASTITY
smile.
raised one hand and caught her
shoulder, then, drawn forward,
seized the parapet in both arms. and
vaulted TO the slate roof.
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cannot begin TO tell you what a pleas
ure this meeting is to me-"
| | stepped forward and placed him
formally under arrest. touching him
slightly on the shoulder. He did not
move a muscle, yet, beneath the thin
cloth of his coat | could divine a
frame of iron. You have not asked
me- why | arrest you | suggested.
and, monsieur. must ask you to
step back from that table-Quick!-
| don't mOve!-not one finger!"
For a second he looked into the
barrel of my pistol with concentrated
composure. then glanced "a the table
drawer which he had jerked open. A
revolver lay shining among the litter
of glass tubes and papers IN the
/ drawer.
The Countess, too, saw the revolver
and turned an astonished face % my
prisoner.
Who brought you here" psked
Buckhurst quietly of me
Il did" s; id the Countess. her voice
almost breaking.
Slowly Buckhurst turned his eyes
on the Countess; the faintest glimmer
of white teeth showed for an instant
between the gray lines that we're his
lips.
SO you brought this man here?" be
said oh, am glad to know it,"
Stop! Stand back from that table,"
cried
Il beg your pardon" he said coolly.
Madame" said |. without taking
my eyes from him. in a community
dedicated to peace, a revolver is an
anachrouism So think-if you move
| will shoot you. Mr. Buckhurst! so
! think had better take it, table
drawer and all"
Stop" said Buckhurst
/ oh no, can't stop now" said |
cheerfully, and if you attempt to up
/ set that lamp you will make a sad
| mistake. Now walk to the door,
| Turn your back! Go slowly!-halt!"
| With the table-drawer under enc
arm and my pistol-hand swinging,
! followed Buckhurst out into the hall
| Under the trees on the lawn, be
I sue the driveway, / saw Ut. DelmODt
standing. big. bushy head bent
thoughtfuliy. hands clasped behind
/ his back.
( Near him, Tavernier and Bazard
we're lifting a few LJXes into farm
wagon. But there were yet no signs
OF the escort OF gendarmes which had
! been promised me
AS Buckhurst appeared. walking all
alone ahead of me, DR. belmont looked
up with bitter laugh
/ "Messieurs," | said cooking and
unlocking my pistol, lit is not because
this man is a dangerous political Grim
inal. that the government has sent
me here to arrest him or kill
him. 1t IS because he is common
thief. a thief a thief
who steals crucifxes. like this
one"
! | brushed aside a pile of papers in
/ the drawer and drew out a big GOLD
/ crucifiX, maryelously chiseled from a
| lump of the solid metal a
thief" | continued, who strips the
| diamonds from cruciiXes, as
this has been stripped and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23

sage under the battlements and out
across the states, with wind and set
ting sun in my face and the signing
tree-tCps far below.
In the north a spark of white fire
began to flicker on the crest Of Mount
Tonnerre. 1t was the mirror of a
heliograph flashing out across leagues
of gray-green hills to the rocky pulpit
of the PigeonnieT.
Instantly | drew a flag from my
pouch, tied it to the point of my sabre,
and stepped out along the projecting
snout of a gargoyle.
l had been tagging the Pigeonnier
vigorously for ten minutes without re-
suit, when suddenly a dark dot APP
peared on the tower beneath the sem
aphore, then another. My glasses
brought out two officers, one with, a
flag; and, still watching them through
the binoculars, l signaled slowly using
my free hand: This is La Trappe
Telegraph to Morsbronn that the in
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23
OLD QUESTION TO THE FRONT
Ju9t How Much Woman Should Spend
on Dress Seems as Much of
Puzzle as Ever.

4 Partisan woman ran up bill in
one year amounting to $3.50 for
dresses and furs. Her husband was
sued He stated that his fiat cost him
$500 a year, therefore credit to his
wife for over $4,000 was unreason-
able. The court decided that mar
ried woman cannot spend in dress
more than the amount of the rent
paid for the joint home of husband
and wife without laying herself open
to charge of extravaganza. and the
court reduced the bill to $500. (There
is saying that the rent should not
exceed one-fourth of the income.)
The scene now opens In the court
Of chancery, Jersey City. Vice Chan
cellor Garrison stated there that the
utmost extent to which man could
be asked to go in supplying his wife
with outer clothing" was as follows:
Suits. $40; coat, SIS; pair of shoes.
81, one pair of corsets. 81" ut is
common, the court knows. for women
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23

for tying. This is necessary be-
cause plumes sway in the wind and
will pull stitches that are not tied,
loose and one is liable to lose a
plume Whenever a plume is fasteEed
TO the hat it should be tied rather
than sewed. but several stitches are
needed as we'll as the tied thread, TO
hold the plume securely.
Do not make the mistake of drawing
the plume tightly against the hat. Let
it fall naturally. Then, to keep it in
position, tie the thread about the rib
and then attach it (the thread. to the
hat, leaving the thread sufficiently
long to give the plume little play.
The whole object is to fasten the
plume In place, but in such a way as
to make the fastening unnoticeable.
1t is a feature of this reasons mil
linery that a pair of plumes back to
back, or one curling within the other.
is mounted at the same point on the
hat.
One or two plumes are seen more
often than great number. For the
season demands that the lines OF
shape must be preserved, not lost. by
too abundant trimming
White plumes clean and dye salts
factorily. In buying black plumes,
good quality may be depended on for
many seasons wear. But one must
select glossy and deep black ones, for
the color of these will not grow less
rich with wear. Very good plumes are
not much affected by moisture. If
they become damp hold them over the
stove or a radiator, and shake them
until thoroughly dry.
JULIA ROTTOMLEY.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23

FOOD ostrich feathers require the
" investment of more money than
almost any other millinery trimming,
but they last much longer They are
always in fashion and they stand
cleaning and dyeing so that the life
OF a good feather extends over several
years, A handsome pair Of plumes is
shown here. They are the only trim
ming required on shape. and it is a
mistake to use any other with them,
unless it is a little band and bow of
ribbon about the crown. This will
serve to conceal the mounting of the
feathers.
AS will be seen in the picture, the
plumes are mounted at the back of the
hat, with one falling toward the f-sn;
and the other standing almost upright
They are placed back to back.
by buying readymade velvet
shape the owner of plume, OF OF two
or three. may mount them herself by
gong about 1t In the right way. 1t is
usual to first sew the wire stem OF
each plume to little square or disk
OF buckram. This should be about the
size OF half dollar. The stems must
be sewed securely to the buckram
with strong linen thread. When the
needle is thrust through the buckram
nrst, leave several inches OF the
thread free. After many stitches are
made tholding the plume securely to
the buckram), this free end is used to
tie with the remainder of the thread.
The piece of buckram fastened in
this way to the stems of the plumes
make it possible to mount them grace
fully. When sewing the buckram to
the shape an end of thread is left free
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23
BASKETS FOR THE
HOME CANDIES
EASY TO FASHION

NOV that it has become difficult to
~ buy really good candy without pay
ing an extravagant price. those who
know how to make the delicic4s home
made candies can be certain of max
ing the most palatabe OF gifts for
friends who haven't time or ability to
make them. 1t is too early to make
up candies for the holidays, but one
may prepare in advance pretty boxes
or baskets in which TO place them
when they are made.
Secure at the ten cent store or
wherever you can find them the bright
little splint baskets, such as are PIC
tured here. Cut and pull out the
strand of colored shavings that have
been placed in them for ornament.
Run in, instead of the shavings a rib
bon of the same width. A thin, in
expensive satin ribbon is just the
right kind for this purpose. Tie the
ribbon in a small bow at the front Of
the basket, Light green and light
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23
CHAPTER III.


There was small company of
people gathered at table which stood
in the cool shadows of the chateau's
eastern wing. Towards these people
my companion directed her steps;
saw her bend close to the ear of a
young girl who had already turned to
look at me.
Presently the young girl to whom
my companion of the morning had
whispered rose gracefully and came
toward me-
Slender, yet with that charming out
line of body which youth wears as a
promise, she moved across the ter
race in her flowing robe of Grape,
and welcomed me with a gesture and a
pleasant word, which scarcely heard,
so stupidity stood, silenced by the
absolute loveliness of the girl Did |
say loveliness? No, not that, but
something newer, something far more
fresh. far sweeter. that made mere
physical beauty thing less vital than
che colorless shadow of crystal
stepped forward to meet her, and
took off my forage-cap.
rs 1t true, monsieur. that you have
come to arrest us?" she asked, in a
low voice.
Yes. madame" | replied, already
knowing that she was the Countess.
She hesitated; then:
VIII you tell me your name?
anu Madame de Vassart"
Cap in hand | followed her to the
table, where the company had already
risen. The young Countess presented
me with undisturbed simplicity;
bowed to my turkey-girl, who proved.
after all, to be the actress from the
Odeon. Sylvia Elven; then | solemnly
shook hands with DR.. Leo belmont.
Professor Claude Tacernier. and Mon
sieur Bazard, ex-instructor at the Fon-
tainebleau Artillery School, whom |
immediately recognized as the snipe-
faced notary l had met on the road.
Yesterday Madame la Comtesse. -
/ said, turning to the Countess de
Vassart. the Emperor could easily
afford to regard with equanimity the
movement in which you are associat-
I'd. Today that is no longer possible"
The young Countess gave me a be-
wildered look.
rs it true" she asked, that the
Emperor does not know we have sew
cred all connection with the Interna-
tionale?"
IF that is So" said l. why does
Monsieur Bazard return across the
fields to warn you of my coming? And
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23

payment was abolished by the direc.
tory Under Louis XVIII two mer-
chants secured the transfer of the
payment to them. by means of forged
documents, for $3.50; but the com
mune commenced proceedings against
them in which it was victorious on
July 10, 1880 Since that date a com.
munal festival has been held on that
day. and from the public fountain
erected to commemorate the victory
wine flowed for one hour in the day.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23
Modern Fountain of Wine.

A fountain of wine is one of those
historical extravagances which are
generally associated with the name of
Nero; yet as recently as Sunday, July
10. the public fountain of Wangen, in
the Alsace wine country. flowed with
wine. In the middle ages the com
mune of Wangen was sentenced to
make an annual payment to the
monastery Of Strasburg of four hun.
dred measures Of vine. In 1893 the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23
Rebuked a Purse-Proud Traveller

Tom McNeal tells several stories
about Colonel Johnson, the landlord of
the City hotel in Holton. One of them
is this: A somewhat dudish travelling
man came into the hotel and asked for
cigar. The colonel opened a cigar
case and showed the drummer his five
and ten-cent brands, but the dudish
drummer wasn't satisfied Don't you
keep some good cigars here. such as q
gentleman wants to smoke about three
for dollar Yes sand the colonel
impres sVely, we keep cigars mere Tor
gentlemen TO smoke, but we don't
keep cigars tor - fools Kansas
City Star
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23
Oeviled Ham Loaf.

Take two cupfuls of cracker or
bread crumbs, quarter of a pound
of deviled ham and two cupfuls OF
milk, using a portion of it to moisten
the ham. Stir in two well beaten
eggs. add one saltspoonful of salt
pour into buttered bread pan and
bake in a moderate oven for an hour.
Serve cold cut in thin slices
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23

to spend $75 or 500 for a suit with
which to go to bridge parties and
cause their sisters to turn green with
envy. But 1t is no part of a husbands
duty to provide means of causing 9TH
err women unhappiness
Il have seen women in SIS COLTS
which looked fine on them There
isn't married man in the world who
doesn't know that for 81 corsets can
be bought which will set off a wom-
ans figure most engagingly" The
report of that case includes the state
ment that Vice Chancellor Garrison's
wife is "one Of the handsomest and
best dressed women of all Hudson
country"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23
SYNOPSIS.

Scarlet. an American soldier Of for
tune in the employ of the French I'm
perial Police at the outbreak of the Fran
c0-Prussian war. is ordered to arrest
inUnists and suspected Of having stolen
the French crown jewels. While search
Ing for Buckhurst, Scarlet is ordered TO
arrest Countess de Nassart and her group
II socialists and escort them to the Bel
Eian border. Scarlet finds Sylvia Elven
Of the OdeOn disguised as a peasant and
carries her to La Trappe where the
countess and her friends are assembled.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23

Instead of sewing or pinning shields
in waist sew a narrow piece of tape
or baby ribbon at each end of the
shield, and sew similar pieces at the
proper distance apart in the armholes
of all your waists The shields are
quickly tied in place, they are easily
changed in wash waists, and there are
no pins to rust or prick.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23

blue, or colors corresponding with
those in the basket, are prettiest Red
and green are fine, if the basket is in
lie natural wood or bambco color.
These little baskets may be gilded
with gold paint and made very attrac-
tive. After the candy has been eat
en- the basket will remain a pleasant
reminder to the recipient of the do
nor's delicious Christmas gift.
Parafline or tissue paper should be
placed in them to protect them from
the candy
They will serve so many purposes
later thread boxes, handkerchief.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23

why do you harbor John Buckhurst at
La Trappe? Do you not know he is
wanted by the police?"
Monsieur Scarlet" said Mademoi-
selle Elven. suddenly, why does the
government want John Buckhurst?"
That. mademoiselle. is the affair of
the government and Of John Buck
hurst" | said.
After troubled silence the Count
ess asked me if | would not share
their repast, and | thanked her and
took some bread and grapes and a
glass of red wine.
It made me uncomfortable to play
the role | was playing among these
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23

ribbons, laces, gloves-all these need
boxes. But the prettiest use for
them is as a receptacle for small
flowers used in table decorations By
hitting them with a scallow tin cup
or part of a can, and throwing back
the lid, they make a charming decora-
ton for the table, filled with foliage
and flowers
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23
To Stone Raisins.

When stoping raisins the following
method is excellent: First free them
from their stems, then put in a bowl
and cover them with boiling water,
letting them remain in it for two
minutes; finally pour off the water
and open the raisins, and the seeds
can be removed quickly and easily
without the usual sickness.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23
MarshmalioW Mousse

Peat one pint of heavy cream until
stiff, fold in one-half cup OF powdered
sugar, and three-fourths cup of marsh
mallows cut into small pieces flavor
with one teaspoon of vanilla. turn into
mold, pack in salt and ice aud let
stand from four to six hours before
serving.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23

in short time the ferries were de
serted, save for the buzzing swarm
Frantic messages were sent to the
company which shipped the bees and
a representative of the firm hurried
to the place. He nailed up the box
and sent it on its way. minus several
hundred honey gatherers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23

who sells a single stone to a Jew in
Strasbourg, named Fishel Cohen.
now in prison to confront our friend
Buckhurst"
In the dead silence | heard DR.. Del
mont's heavy breathing Tavernier
gave a dry sch and covered his face
with his hands. The young Countess
stood motionless. frightfully white.
staring at Buckhurst, who had folded
his arms
ITO RE CnNTI NI-L,TlI
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23

French knots make very hand
some monogram, especially in Old Eng
fish. No padding is required, and the
papier mache letters cannot be used
Stamp the monogram upon the article
and then simply I'LL it in closely and
solidly with small French knots. The
result will be highly satisfactory.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23
CHAPTER ~.


This is Monsieur Scarlet, OF the
Imperial Military Police said the
Countess, in a clear voice, ending with
that slightly rising infection which
demands an answer
Mr. Buckhurst," | said, Il am an
Inspector of Military Police, and |
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23

Maine is more used than ever. and
there is scarcely a gown without the
plated frills or ruffes 81 this soft ma
terial
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-10-23

CTO BE CONTINUEDl
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-03-18
new GERMAN LUTHER
AN MINISTER CALLED
Rev. H. Koenig Of Williamsburg Ac-
cepts Passionate Of Webster
City Church.

Rev. Fl. Koenig of Williamsburg
has been called and accepted the
pastorate of the German Lutheran
church in this city and will preach
his first sermon on April 9Th. The
church has been. without pastor
for some little time now, their for
mer minister, Rev. w. F. Georg,
having gone to Mankato, Minnesota,
as member of the faculty in the
seminary there. Rev. Koenig comes
here highly spoken of. He is grad
uate from the theological seminary
at Springfield, Illinois, and is a fine
ly educated and we'll read mana
scholar in both German and Eng
lish.
The German Lutheran church will
hold services on Good Friday and
Easter Sunday, both services to be
conducted by the Rev. Hemann of
Fort Dodge.