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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12
CHAPTER xxlIl.-contInued.

The show-girl was fastened in the
central cage. The clowns raised the
Inner doors and the lions shot from
their cramped quarters swift Ms :awny
arrows. They were almost against
the slight figure, without seeming to
observe her, For the fourth time since
noon they stood erect, smiling the air.
their bodies unconfned by CALLING tim.
bers and chilling iron. For the fourth
time this day, they were to be put
Through their tricks by force OF fear.
They hated these tricks, as they hated
the small cages in which they could
not lash their tails. They hated the
baby carriage" In which one was
presently to sit, while the other
pushed him over the floor, his sullen
majesty sport for the rabble. They
hated the board upon which they must
Bee-saw, while the woman stood in the
middle, preserving equilibrium.
But greater than the lions hatred,
was their fear OF the woman; and
greater than their fear of her was
their terror OF that long serpent which
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12

no matter how far It might dart
Through space. remained always in the
woman's hand. They well knew its
venomous bite, and as they skunk from
side to side. their eyes were upon
its coiling black tongue. y
II met Fran on the street." muir
Injured Abbott, as he watched, unblink
fngly. "She said she was going &c
visit q sick friend. When did you see
Fran last. Simon"
Don't know" Simon said. discour
agingly. Now they're going to see
saw. The black. named one is the
hardest TO manage. reckon, one day
he'll just naturally jump afoul Of her
and tear her to pieces. Look at him
j don't believe this girl is going &c
make him get up on top of that board
My! how he is showing his teeth oil
her. Say! This is pretty good
show, hey? Glad you came. uhT Say!
Look at his teeth!"
In truth, the black-maned lior
opened his mouth to frightful extent
making. however. not the slightest
sound. He refused to bulge.
Abbott shuadered.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12
Fruit Salad.

Beat yolks OF four eggs till very
thick; beat into them gradually one
cup powdered sugar and one.half tea
spoonful salt. Beat until sugar is dis
solved. Add Juice of two lemons and
beat again. Peel and slice thin six
bananas ana four oranges; put in a
deep dish a layer of bananas. then of
dressing, then of orange and 30 on,
having bananas on top, and pour the
remainder OF dressing over it. Serve
very cold
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12
IN PLACE OF THE PIE
SOME RECIPES THAT WILL PROVE
OF VALUE.
Amber and Chartreuse Of Jelly Ara
Among the Best-How to Prepare
Macaroon osettes--cocoanut
Cream Also Good.

Amber Jelly-Two tablespoons geia>
tine, one.half cup boiling water, one
half cup cold water three cups sweet
cider, sugar.
Soak gelatino in the cold water for
FIVE minutes Dissolve in boiling wa.
ter. add cider and sugar. Stir until
dissolved and pour into mold.
Chartreuse Of Jelly-Cut out the
center Of a round sponge cake, leaving
the bottom and sides thick enough to
hold a quart of jelly. Prepare lem
on. strawberry. orange or wine Jelly,
and when it Is cold and just ready to
form turn into the cake and set aside
In a cool place or on ice. When ready
to serve cover the top with the chilled
froth from n cup of double cream and
cup OF milk beaten with whip
churn. Flavor the cream with vanilla
or wine and add one-fourth cup of
coniectioner's sugar before whipping.
Macaroon Rosettes.-One table
spoon gelatine, one-quarter cup cold
water. three eggs. one-eighth teaspoon
salt, one teaspoon vanilla, two cups
milk, one-third cup sugar, two-thirds
cup pounded macaroons.
Soak gelatine in the cold water five
minutes. Make a custard OF the yolks
OF eggs, milk, sugar and salt. Add
gelatine 10 the hot custard and set in
cool place. AS It thickens add the
beaten whites of the eggs. macaroons
and vanilla. Serve on rosettes or in
patty shells, and garnish with red
Jelly put through q ricer.
Cocoanut Cream.-One tablespoon
gelatine, one-quarter cup cold water,
one-third cup sugar, one teaspoon va
nilla, three eggs, two cups milk. one
cup cocoanut, pinch Of salt
Beat yolks of eggs and add sugar.
When milk is about boiling stir in
eggs and sugar and cook until mixture
thickens slightly. Remove from fire
and add gelatine, which has been
soaked in the cold water five minutes.
When cool and beginning TO set add
cocoanut and whites of eggs beaten
stiff. and favoring Line a mold with
sections Of orange and pour in the Gus
tard. Serve ice cold.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12

Fran arrives at Hamilton GrcEory'a
hIn. 90 LIuIrhurE, hu' uudg him ahsunt
,N.Is.'lUg rUr choir ut % camp meeting.
81" repairs thithcr iu search 81 him
lINH.. during 'hr service and IS asked u
i"I.r Abbott Ashton. superintendent "
f....N.. arts Fran from CO., tent tie
rUs Irr Gregory iH "a ".1l,uy man,
u..r', Interested ~ charity work, and "A
pi.,af Of "a" church Ashton becomes
greatly Interested lu Fran and while ,al,
inr lrasu OF her holds her hand aud Is
econ hF SIpphrn 'In'gn sister o. ron
grt clinton Chairman ~ the school board
Fran f"IIH Gregory she wants home
WIFI Nim Grace Nulr Grogory's private
Errry'try takes violent dislike TO iran
irnu hints M % twnnty-ycar. old secret,
and Gregory lu agitation asks Grhc" TO
lrHyr tho room. Fran relates n" story
o. how Gregory married n young girl at
springfield while attending college AND
then deserted her. Fran iR tho child or
that marriage. Gregory had pnrrlcd his
prrscnt VIII" three years before the death
~ Fran'F mother Fran takes n liking 10
Mrs Gregory Gregory explains that
Fran IS TIA, daughter NJ very dear friend
who rs dead. Fran agrees to the story.
home with them and takes her to her
arms Fran declares the secretary must
20. Grace begins nagging tnctics In an
effort TO drive Fran from the Gregory
hufR' Abbott, while taking walk alone
at midnight. nnds Fran on n bridge tell
ing her fortune by cards. She tells Alb
bot that she II the famous lion tanner
Fran Nonparcll She tired OF circus life
and sought "a home. Grace decides to ask
Buh Clinton 10 80 to Springfield to inyos-
tiCIt" Frans story. Fran offers her
services 10 Gregory MS EcCrctnry during
the temporary absence Of Gruco. The lat
ser. hearing OF Frang purpose, returns
and interrupts n touching scene between
father and daughter Gr,co tells Gregory
Hhv Intends 10 marry Clinton and quit his
service. lie declares that he cannot con
Ilnue his work without her. Carried away
by passion, he tnkC- her In his arms
Fran walks In on them, md declares that
Grur" must leave the house at once To
GrCEory's CONSERVATION he learns Of
Clnton's mission to Springfield Clinton
returns from Springfield and, at Fran's
request. Abbott urges him not to discuss
what b" has learned on Abbntt's ns9ur-
Anrc thnt GrAc" viii leave Gregory at
once, Clinton agrees to keep silent Driy-
en- into corner by the threat Of ox-
posura. Gregory Is forced TO dismiss
Grucc. Grace II offered the Job Of book
keeper IN ChuiOns grocery store. Greg
DRY . iufaturti0n leads him to seek Grace
at the grocery He finds her alone and
tells her the story ~ his past. Grace
points out that us he married the pres
Ont Mrs. Gregory before the death Of
Trans mother. he Is not now legally mar
riod They decide TO Zee nj once They
attempt to escape during the excitement
OF street faG and ARE forced 10 enter
The Hon tent TO avoid Clinton
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12
Caramel Custaru.

Cook four tablespoonfuls OF sugar
until II is a light brown. Put into
a baking dish. Beat three eggs with
three tablespoonfuls of sugar. Add q
cupful and half OF cream or rich
milk, and a teaspoonful OF vanilla.
Pour 1t into the baking dish on top
OF the caramel. Bake in a pan OF
water until 1t is set Instead OF cook
Ing this custard in big dish, little
Of the caramel can be put in each of
half dozen custard cups, and the
custard mixture poured over 1t. Then
they can be baked and when they are
done turned out on individual dishes.
Serve cold.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12


Rushing up to his very face-"Sam,
som" she cried impellingly.
Again he seemed to feel the lash
upon his tawny skin.
Samson, Up, Samson, up, Samson
up,
Suddenly Samson wheeled about,
and lcaped upon the table.
Fran stamped her foot at the other
lion Go to your place. Hercules !"
she cried. with something like con,
tempt
Hercules slowly rose, stretched him.
self then marched TO his box. He
looked from Fran to the immovable
Samson waiting upon the table, then
mounted TO his place, and seemed TO
fall asleep.
And now. at last, Fran looked at the
spectators. Stepping lightly to tho
bars. she threw kisses this way and
that smiling radiantly, oh" she
cried, with vibrating earnestness,
you people out there-you can't think
how love you. You've saved my life
You are perfect heroes. Now make all
the noise you please"
MAY We mover" called a cautious
voice from few feet away. II was
Abbott Ashton, with eyes like stars.
Fran looked at him. wondering at
his thoughts. She answered by an up,
ward movement of her hand
As though by a carefully rehearsed
arrangement, the audience rose to its
feet, band boys and all. Such shout!
Such waving OF hats and handker.
chiefs! Such unabashed sobs! Such
articulateness-such grasplngs OF
neighboring hands! The spectators
had gone mad with joyful relief.
Fran leaped upon the table, and
mounted Samson.
Nov, I'm n rough rider!" she
shouted, burying her hands in the
name, and lying along the lions back
in true cowboy fashion. She plunged,
she shouted loudly, but Samson only
closed his eyes and seemed to sleep.
After that, making the lions return
to their cramped side cages was a
mere detail The show was ended.
Fran, remaining in the empty cage.
stood Mt the front, projecting her hand
through the bars to receive the greet.
ings OF the crowd. Almost every one
wanted to shake hands with her
Look, lookl" Simon Jefferson sud.
denly grasped Robert Clinton's hand.
and polHted toward the tent.roof
There they are!"
Something very strange had hap.
pened up there, but It was lost to
Clinton's keen jealous gaze-one OF
those happenings in the soul, which,
however momentous. passes uDob-
served In the midst OF the throng
Not go fasti" Grace cautioned
Gregory. I'VE must wait up here TIL
the very last--don't you see Mr.. Gin
ton? And Simon Jefferson is now
pointing us out We can't go down
that way"
wei" Gregory harshly echoed.
I'VE! / have nothing to do with you,
Grace Noir Go to him, II you will"
Grace turned ashen pale. What do
you mean?" she stammered. you tell
me TO 20 to Mr. Clinton?"
81 tell you to go where you please.
That girl yonder Is my daughter. do
you understand? Don't hold me backl
shall go to her and proclaim her as
my child to the world. DO you hear
me? That's my Franz"
Grace shrank back In the suspicion
that Hamilton Gregory had gone mad
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12
Tho Gallant,

Judge-The lady from whom you
stole kiss declares herself ready to
waive her demand for punishment II
y3i will ask her pardon and express
your regret for what has happened.
Gentlemen (to the offended LADY,
Yes. am willing to beg your pardon
But to regret that / gave you the kisA,
dear madam, that / cannot!
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12

sleeve" and he did not trust many
persons. He had suffered much, and
he was lonely to the last. He was
one OF the most intellectual persons
that ever trod the stage. but those
who knew him best could testify that
his sympathy was as wide as the
widest experience Of mankind and as
deep as the deepest feelings OF com.
passion and tenderness that ever
possessed the human heart--Wlllihm
Winter, in Golfers Weekly. .-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12

mean that you never want TO sec me
again? DO you mean that you want
me to marry Mr. Clinton?"
Il do not care what you do" he
said still more roughly.
You do not carc?" she stammered,
bewldercd. What has happened?
You do not care-for me?"
She looked deep into his eyes but
found no incense burning there. Tho
shrine was cold
"Mr Gregory! And after all that
has passed between US? After have
given you my-myself--"
Gregory seized her arm, as II to hold
her off, His eyes were burning dan
gerously: 81 saw murder in your heart
while you we're watching Fran" he
whispered fiercely. That's my daugh.
ter. do you understand? l know you
now know you now. q"
Grace stared after him with blood.
| less checks and smoldering eyes.
Clearly. she decided. the sight Of
Fran's fearful danger had unbalanced
! his mind But how could he care so
much about that Fran? And how
could he leave her knowing that Rob.
ert Clinton was beginning to climb
upward with eyes fastened upon her
| face?
But 1t was not the sight OF Frans
danger that had for ever alienated
Gregory from Grace Noir. In an IN.
slant, she had stood revealed to him
as an unloyely monster. His sensitive
nature, always abnormally alive to out.
ward impressions. had thrilled re-
| sponsively to the eXultation Of the au.
dience. He had endured the agony OF
suspense, he had shared the universal
| enthusiasm. II. in a sense, he was n
| series of moods, each the result OF
blind impulse, It 80 happened that
Grace's hiss-"lts the hand Of God,
turned his love to aversion; she was
appealing as a justification OF person.
al hatred. to the God they were both
! betraying.
Grace began to tremble as she
watched Robert Clinton coming up,
and Hamilton Gregory descending.
| She had trusted foolishly to broken
reed, but II was not too late to pre-
serve the good name she had been
about to besmirch. The furnace-heat
| in which rash resolves are forged, was
cooled. Gregory had deserted Frans
mother; he was false to Mrs. Gregory;
he would perhaps have betrayed Grace
| In the end; but Clinton was at hand.
and his alteration would endure.
In the meantime, the voice of Fran
was to be heard above that of the
| happy crowd: Il love you all You
helped me do It. should certainly
have been mangled but for you per
| feet heroes. Yes, thank you.
| Yes, feel fine. And, oh, men
and women. | could just feel your
spirits holding mine up till | was SO
high was in the clouds. That's what
subdued Samson. He knew | wasn't
afraid. He knew ~ And wanted to
win out for your sakes CO well as my
own--yes | did! Thank you men.
Thank you, women. :.
Well, II here aren't the children. too
bless your brave hearts! And
is that your baby? My goodness. and
what baby 1t is! No. I'm not
a bit tired"
She stopped suddenly. on feeling
crushing grip. She looked down. q
frown forming on her brow. but the
sun shone clear when she saw Abbott
Ashton. She gave him swift look. as
II to penetrate his Utmost thoughts.
ITO BE CONTINIrEDN
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12
Corn Beef Salad With Cream Dressing


Select lean piece of beef and boil
It the day before using in enough wa
ter to cover It, pouring on the water
cold. DO not let It boil hard. but come
gradually to the boiling point, then
cook slowly until perfectly tender Pull
out the bones, place In a dish, cover
with plate on which place an iron to
press the meat and so let II remain I'M
til the beef Is cold. Cut one pound in
TO half inch pieces. Should there be
any fat, remove most of 1t and make
the cream dressing Two eggs, three
tablespoonfuls OF vinegar, one table
spoonful OF rich cream. salt to taste, 8
quarter tablespoonful OF mustard and
sprinkle OF cayenne. Beat the eggs
well, add the salt and mustard, then
the vinegar and cream. Put the bowl
containing this mixture into n basin Of
boiling water on the stove and stir I'M
Ill about the thickness OF rich cream.
Cool and when cold mix part with the
chopped meat. Just before time to
serve have q head OF nice lettuce
washed and dried in cloth Place
the larger leaves on platter, mix the
small ones with the meat and over all
pour the remainder OF the salad dress
ing
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12

Whip pint OF thick sweet cream,
add tho beaten whites of two eggs,
sweeten to taste; place pudding in
center Of dish and surround with the
sauce; or pile up in center. and sur
round with nodded blanc mango or
fruit buildings.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12
*
Cold Water Cake.

One and one-half cups sugar, one
fourth cup butter q use half lard), az
cups -four. two eggs. one cup water,
two teaspoons of baking powder, sifted
with some -four. Flavor to taste and
frost II you like. This makes good
sized loaf.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12
chInesa Salad

Equal parts Of cold macaroni cut In
to small bits. minced ham. lotjster and
cold boiled carrots, chopped. Mix we'll
and add some good mayonnaise drsss-
NIX. with few capers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-12
Not Her Fault.

Mr.. Robinson-What a singular girl
you are. Miss Jones!
Miss Jones (coyly)-well, that can
be altered, you knows-Stray Stcricx
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-09

had been sent to cover divorce pro-
ceedings she turned resolutely
away from Mister Cupid and Father
Time.
"The testator intended in this will
to make provisions" a lawyer was
arguing before Judge Tuthill.
What's that?" the reporter gasp
ed. 81 thought the Judge was going
to have some contested divorce
cases"
Cupid chuckIed and the reporter
fastened over to the clerk.
''Will this take all morning, and
won't there be any divorces?" .
The clerk asked: what particu-
lar divorce are you interested in?"
mo particular one" replied the re-
porter. ANY old divorce would do"
Guess there won't be any this
morning."
The reporter scurried out into the
corridor with Cupid tagging at her
heels. In Judge Gibbons room a man
was testifying about a fence bound
airy, in Judge Kavanaugh's room
some women sitting around looked
promising, but a lawyer was chal-
longing the jury and that takes all
morning, so there was no hope there.
Judge HOnore was trying a civil
suit and in not one single courtroom
was there one single sign of an i'm
mediate hearing fOf a divorce suit
though the corridors we're lined with
ladies waiting to be heard.
well, guess III give it up" the
reported muTmured deiectedly.
Again Cupid laughed sardonically.
81 guess you won't run story on
me today, hUh?"
But the reporter winked at Father
Time.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-09

Although having no social aspira-
tons, old top, was one day invited
to a select social functiOn-the an
nual ball and cotiIlion Of the Pretzel
Benders' Union. On inquiTing wheth-
er full evening dress would be au
fait, l received this information:
"Sure, kid, put on your soup-and-
fish, your shutdown rags, your
O-Gussie harness. Every guy what
gets into the blowout has to doll up
in a hard-boiled chest protector,
sheet-irOn shoes and a twO-winged
shroud. This is a swell affair and any
gink what tries to yegg in the drum
in his time-clock tatters will get the
rude rouse. Truss up in your Tessie-
killers, get me?"
My word!
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-09

A lady of great beauty and at
tractiveness, who was an ardent ad-
mirer of Ireland, once crowned her
praise oft at a party by saying: 81
think l was meant for an Irish
woman" Madam" rejoined a witty
son of Erin, who happened to be
present, thousands would back me
in saying that you were mean for an
Irishman."
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-09

Philadelphia is trying to re-estab-
fish her repute for purity by setting
her police on her poor Jews and Ital-
ians for breaking Sabbath blue laws.
The Washington times., 1913-05-30
SMALL DOG STARTED
MEMORIAL DAY IDEA
Mrs. Pickett, Widow Of Confed-
crate General, Tells Of Dec
GRAFTON at Richmond Home.

Memorial Day. on which the nation
bows its head in honor OF its soldier
martyrs, owes it's inception in the dis
covery OF an unknown grave by small
dog, the pet of General Pickett, of
Confederate fame. according to Mrs. La
Sale Corbell Pickett, his widow. who
now lives in Washington at the On
tario apartments.
Shortly after the close of the war
she was sitting on the veranda Of their
home near Richmond, she says, the
general being near her. when their dog
brought in a human bone and laid 1t
on the sacaue she was embroidering for
their baby. Fearing that the gruesome
object would shock her II she recognized
it, General Pickett gathered the bone
up in the garment and calling the dog.
left the house.
The dog led him to a shallow grave
dug in the ground that had been occa-
pied alternately by Federals and Con-
federates. and which probably con-
tanned men of both armies. Recent
We're dug up and reinterred at once
under the direction Of General Pickett
Decorated Graves.
when the spring blossoms opened.
the general and /. with our children,
gathered them to put on the grass
covered graves" says Mrs. Pickett,
keeping in our hearts as We decked
the mounds that held the Federal SOL
diers tender thoughts of Borrowing
mothers, wives and sisters far away
who could never know where their
loved ones were buried"
This was the first Memorial Day. and
It was the tender sympathy of this wo-
man that led to the national observance
in North and South alike. The Incl
dent came to the attention of James
Barren Hope. then editor Of the Nor
folk Landmark. who wrote a poem on
the subject in which he urged a general
decoration Of the grvee OF soldiers every
year.
The practice leaped into favor and in
the spring Of 1858 Gen. John A. Logan,
then commander -in-chief Of the Grand
Army sf the Republic, happened to be
in Richmond In company with Mrs
Logan just after Decoration Day.
Struck with the beauty Of the ceme-
teries and the sentiment so expressed
Mrs. Logan persuaded her husband, on
his return to Washington, 10 issue an
order for the decoration Of soldiers
graves.
Then Ordered Decoration.
He sent for his adjutant. General
Chipmon. and issued the historic Gen
eral Order, No. il, May 5. 1885," writes
Mrs. Pickett General Logan SAID that
the issuing Of that order was one of
the produest acts of his life. II reached
the heart and did much to soften cruel
memories"
Mrs. Pickett was also the first to re-
member each year the graves Of the
Confederate dead in Arlington. OF re-
cent years the tie that binds her TO
that historic burying ground has still
further been strengthened. for there
lies the body Of her son, named for
his father, who lost his life in the Phil
ippines while a lieutenant In the serv-
ice Of his country. ...
The Washington times., 1913-05-30
Elks From Baltimore
Visit Fat Mems Club

More than 100 Ellks from Baltimore
visited the Fat Mems Club. on d street.
between Ninth and Tenth streets. last
night. on invitation Of the club, and for
four hours jollity reigned. interrupted
at times by refreshments and speech
making.
william Mcguire, president Of the
club, welcomed the visitors, and the ex-
alted ruler Of the Baltimore Elks re-
sponded. Two games Of duck pins were
played, the visitors winning the first
game, and the second going to the Fat
Mems Club. The deciding game will be
played at Baltimore later.
The Washington times., 1913-05-30
Smallpox on Warship.

Because a member Of the crew OF the
Wisconsin caught smallpox
while on shore leave at Philadelphia
Admiral knight and the officers and
crew were quarantined aboard the
vessel The sick man. Edward Ford.
was removed to. the Philadelphia
municipal hospital and the officers and
crew Of the battleship were vaccinated