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The citizen., 1914-09-04

Mrs. Reynolds. I'll run over in the
morning. If there's anything can do
before then. let me know"
Il will. Thank you awfully much.
Mrs. Collins"
Reynolds hurried out of the bed
room. Let me see you to the door.
Mrs. Collins. thank you, too, am
sure. III pull Mrs. Reynolds around
all right"
He did not repeat his wife's invita-
ton for the morning CALL Somehow
Mrs. Collins did not entirely appeal to
him. He knew that she had been
neighborly and friend to his wife, but
he was inclined at times to doubt the
value of the friendship. Neighbors
we're none too plentiful in their colony
and, such as they were. the pressing
duties of the home kept most Of them
pretty closely confined. He knew that
his wife was in need of company of
some kind so he tried to keep his Inn
pressions OF her quondam friend to
himself But h'.sbands have a way
The citizen., 1914-09-04

This little play doesn't need a re-
hearsal. Just get into your kimono,
dear"
But it's such terrible fib, and just
hate to see Bob go hungry. love him.
Mrs. Collins. do. really, and l just
can't bear to deceive him this way"
That's just 1t. Don't let him be dis
appointed in you because there aren't
couple OF scrambled eggs in the
house. l know men and when they're
hungry. they're-well, not sentimental.
But If he really thinks you are Ill he'll
be sorry for YOU"
I'll try 1t then, but know that
will never go through with it. Ill
laugh right in his face"
Then don't blame me II there's
scene. I've shown you the way and 1t
has stood the test. Hurry up and get
into the costume I'll do the explain
ing"
Jane went into her room. There
was ring at the door.
There he is now," exclaimed her
sophisticated neighbor. Il told you,
you were wasting your time"
mo, that isn't Bob, Mrs. Collins. He
has a key. Would you mind seeing
who it is?''
It's only the posAnan," she called.
You're safe for while"
rs it something for me?"
II didn't look. No, it's for your hus-
band and from the butcher, too. think
there ought to be a law forbidding the
sending Of bills through the mails.
They're such disappointment"
Jane emerged clad in her kimono.
"Goodness!" exclaimed Mrs. Collins,
my dear Mrs. Reynolds, that won't
do at all"
What's the matter?"
Your color. You'd never make him
think you're an invalid with that COM
plexion. Put some powder on"
"All right, but this Is silly, my dear
l feel about as i'll as I look"
Never mind. S-h! Somebody's
opening the front door with key.
Turn out the light and lie down on
the bed. I'll meet him at the door,"
Whistling an airy tune, Mr.. Rey-
nolds entered and was confronted by
his buxom neighbor.
"Sh-h," warned Mrs. Collins. Your
wife's i'll. Don't wake her."
I'll? Why. what has happened?" he
asked anxiously.
"Nothing's happened. Nothing seri-
ous It's just headache. l came over
to see what could do for her."
"Shes in her room?"
"Yes, lying down"
He pushed past her TO his wife's
door
why. Jane," he exclaimed. I'm
so sorry. What's wrong, dear?"
Nothing very bad. Bob. just sort
O. seemed to go all to pieces today,
and my head is splitting"
"My poor darling!"
"I'll be going now.' called Mrs. Col
Inns. 81 do hope you'll be better soon,
The citizen., 1914-09-04

Perfectly | never could digest So
cialism and I'm sure I couldn't digest
socialist. Come on. Let us prepare
for the royal and hilarious debauch."
Dick assisted with the cloth and sil-
verware. "Ha." he exclaimed, 81 knew
it. Telepathy. A dynamic thought
wave on the corner below told me the
ice box was empty. With such lunches
could play the market and beat the
system at its own game"
Forget the system on Wednesday
night, Dick. You need rest"
Il can't. l met friend of yours
today who is part of it."
"Who%
Brand"
Brand? Who is he?"
"Oh. you know him. John Brand.
He's the big man in the Hudson Ce-
ment company. Said he knew you.
Used to go to the same school"
"Oh, certainly. should say do
know him. That was several years
ago. though. l didn't recollect the
name at first. How did my name come
up?"
Just the usual way. When you In
terview member of the system he
wants to talk about everything except
The citizen., 1914-09-04

full Every time Germans head
showed above trench and every time
the German infantry attempted to
rush a position there came a steady.
withering rife fire from the khaki-clad
men lying in extended formation along
the wide battle front.
Show Careful MarksmanshIp.
Their firing was not the usual f1r-
ing of nervous men shooting without
aiming; rather It was the calm and
careful craftsmanship of men one sees
on English rife ranges firing with all
the artificial aids permitted to the
match expert.
when quick action was necessary
the men showed no nervousness. no
excitement; they showed cool. me-
thodical efficiency for which the Brit
ish army is noted.
IF the British lost heavily, the Ger.
mans must have lost terribly. One Of
the German prisoners said: We had
never expected anything like It; h
was staggering.
6Fttou0 joke IN tFouCUWu.
The British troops went to their
positions silently. but happily. There
was no singing because II was forbid
den. but as the men deployed to the
trenches there were various sallieA
Of humor In the dialects Of the various
English. Irish and Scotch counties.
THE cockney was there with Qufps
about Uncle BILL and every lrishman
who went into the firing line wished
he had money to buy little Irish
horse SO that he might take slap at
the uhlans'
Wounded Get Best Care.
with the close Of the first series
Of combats between the British and
Germans the scene of interest shifted
to the Paris railway station, where
the injured British soldiers were be-
ing taken. The handling Of the wound
ed was all that could be desired;
everything was perfectly organized
and without theatrical display.
"The station at the time was crowd
ed with Americans who were on their
way to England from Switzerland.
The Americans Joined with the French
in cheering for the first arrivals Of
British woHnded from the scene OF
the fighting. While the crowd waited
train after train rolled by carrying
fresh British troops to the front.
English Cardinals Bless Troops-
'T witnessed a notable scene on the
road between Boulogne and Paris.
Two English cardinals. Cardinal
Bourne, archbishop Of Westminster.
and Cardinal Gasquet. abbot president
of the English Benedictines, were on
their way from London to the CON
clave at Rome.
Their train stopped on a siding.
and, by a curious chance, regiment
Of British troops. which included In
its ranks large body Of Irish Catho
lies, was drawn up alongside tor q
moment. The cardinals leaned out OF
the window and gave the soldiers
their blessing. which the Catholic sol
diers. by spontaneous impulse. knelt
to receive"
The citizen., 1914-09-04

what you want to talk about My pa
per Is interested in those big dams
that are being built down in Pennsyl
yania and out West. Brand, through
his firm and the subsidiary companies.
has practically got monopoly on the
cement part of the deal. The paper
sent me against him, but he talked
about everything from the time he
first grabbed the bottle till he got his
college diploma and that's how you
came up. He mentioned his class at
Cornell and knew 1t was yours, so
thoughtlessly asked him II he knew
you"
You bet he did"
Yes, and I'm sorry for it."
why. didn't you like him."
"Oh. l suppose he's no worse than
the others. It's DUST the breed. that's
all. Get the knife and carve the
tongue. II get started talking about
Brand and his kind Ill lose my appe
tite"
We'll, Dick, I'll own up. was lead
ing you on when told you didn't re-
r.ember him. / wanted to see what
you knew. saw Brand yesterday,
though that was the first time since
we left college. Strange we should
run into him at the same time. He's
coming out here tonight"
What for?"
why, because he wants to, l sup
pose. Didn't he tell you We were
schoolmates?"
Il know, but Brand isn't the kind
that comes out to Staten Island to re-
new social acquaintance that's been
dormant for years. He's got something
on his mind and you'll have something
on yours If you get mixed up with him.
I'd advise you to get out the little old
armor of boyhood principle and virtue
and encase yourself within. Take !.
from me, when the system smiles at
you, you need protection"
Don't worry, old pal; guess can
take care of myself with Brand. was
always little stronger than he at
school. both In studies and out. Be-
sides, don't think he's coming pur-
posely to see me. He said he had to
get over this way Wednesday evening
and would drop in. | think it's curl
osity to see how live as much as any
thing"
Poor Bob! Blinded from the start.
The curiosity CT Mr.. Brand and his
like concerning my friend is limited
to inquiring into the capacity of his
bank roll It's the bank account first
and humanity afterwards, and long
way after Don't flatter yourself that
Brand is interested In you and your
$4,000 bungalow unless he thinks he
can use you or steal the house."
"All right, Deacon. Take your seat
on the tall of the cart and preach away.
| know it all by heart and might save
you the trouble"
Memory. Bob. not heart-you stand
corrected. When you have 1t in your
heart, I'll lead you to one Of my silent
places and let you place the bomb.
have some sweet ones picked out"
(To BE CONTINUED)
The citizen., 1914-09-04
TELLS OF SLAUGHTER
AT ALTKlRCH FIGHT

Paris.-Private Jean Martin. who
has been invalided home, told LIE
Matin how the French took Altkirch.
In lower Alsace. Here Is his story;
Approaching Altkirch received my
baptism OF fire and lost the comrade
who shared my bed. A bullet struck
the poor little chap full In the face.
He never spoke again.
After a whole days maneuvering
we came near Altkirch, which Is COM
manded by q ridge. We advanced.
our regiment being the center OF the
line. Our artillery was blazing away.
When we reached the top OF the ridge
we saw at our feet slope covered
with cultivated fields. At the foot of
the declivity were the station and
town.
What a descent that was in skir-
mishing order among the potatoes
and mangel-wurzels. What music &C.
companied US Of bullets whistling
whistling from all sides.
Grand Dieu, what whistling there
was!
The Germans held excellent posi-
tions. In the outskirts beyond the
town some Of their mitrailleuses
(ouIckfre guns) came into action.
but things were going well for US. all
the same.
We continued to advance under q
hail of bullets. Then the charge"
sounded and the whole brigade
dashed forward with bayonets fixed.
The enemy abandoned their posi-.
tions and retired.
That evening we slept in Altkirch.
my company being in the cemetery.
In the second battle next day the
One Hundred and Ninth and One Hun
dred and Tenth Grenadiers. who. 1t
was said, were commanded by one Of
the imperial princes. tried to drive us
out. For long time the action was
undecided. Suddenly the grenadiers
gave way.
We were in the edge OF the wood.
only 200 yards from the enemy. With
a volley we dropped the complete line
Of them, but new line appeared i'm
mediately.
1t was a slaughter. Suddenly the
bugle call sounded their retreat.
A battlefield Is a terrible sight.
am almost ashamed that looked up.
on this one with almost savage pride.
The citizen., 1914-09-04
ARM0RED MOTOR CAR
KILLS MANY GERMANS

London.-L Henkart. who
is attached to the general stan Of the
Belgian army. is likely to prove q
great popular hero in the present
war. He is said 10 have perfected
a monitor armored motor car
Since the beginning Of the war the
officer has been engaged in recon
noitering in one Of his armored cars,
He has had several encounters with
The citizen., 1914-09-04
SYNOPSIS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Reynolds move into their
new bungalow-s5O0 down. balance same
as rent!-on Staten Island Mrs. Collins,
q neighbor. calls before the household
gods are set in order. Spring. Dick
MEADE. newspaper man. cynic. socialist.
takes dinner and spends the night. The
reynolds seem comfortable in their home
but with hint of loneliness
The citizen., 1914-09-04
BRITISH COOL IN BATTLE

The correspondent OF the Central
News at Paris sends the following:
II have been talking with British
officers from the front, who tell Of the
wonderful coolness and daring Of the
British soldiers In the fighting around
Mons.
"The shooting Of the British infan-
trymen on the firing line was wonder
The citizen., 1914-09-04
Abb for London Burglars.

London burglars have things down
to fine point now"
How so7'
They take movie outfit along II
they are discovered entering a house.
it's a picture film. See?"
Il see."
'Then after they have looted the es-
tablishment. they leave some suffra-
gette literature behind"
The citizen., 1914-09-04

uhlans, OF whom he has killed con-
siderable number. practically single
handed. His only assistants in his
Reconnaissance are a chauffeur. an
engineer officer. and sharpshooter.
On August 15 the party killed i've
uhlans. on August II they killed
seven, and on August 20. near Water
loo. they faced force of nearly 500
Germans and escaped after killing rs
with rapid-hrer. which was mount
ed on the motor car. On August 81
the party met a force Of 80 uhlan
scouts and killed 20 of them.
Evening star., 1914-03-29
WIDE USE OF RIBBON.

THE new ribbons are gorgeous in yell
low, red, pink to deep mahogany,
greenish blues and flesh tones. A ten
inch-wide satin ribbon with a ground
work Of velvet flowers in many rich tones
makes a beautiful sash ribbon. Wide
Roman striped ribbons in the gayest COM
bination of colors are used for girdles, with
huge up-and-down bow on the left side
of the front. Two strips OF this ribbon
are also stitched together, slightly gath
cred on one edge and worn as a tunic.
white gown with girdle and tunic of
Roman ribbon is smartly attractive. Gold
and silver mteal ribbons are used for
vests and girdles on evening toilets.
Tailored hats are trimmed with narrow
betting ribbon of grosgrain and heavy rib
designs. Hats are entirely covered with
overlapping rows of this ribbon, cleverly
adjusted to the frame. Raised polka dots
on satin ribbons are also used for hat
bands
Persian rug and tapestry designs are
Of rich dark effects. Such flowers as tu-
lips, poppies, cornfowers, daisies, asters
and the open single Chinese rose give
richness to brocaded ribbons. Odd Chi
, nese designs of rich, subdued coloring are
! effective to give tone to a colorless hat OF
gown. and when touched up with little
! gold or silver such ribbon becomes an
| oriental beauty.
Evening star., 1914-03-29

the entire trimming for a distinctive
gown In the center of the group a
rather elaborate style is illustrated. The
yoke in this model is made of heavy
embroidered point which gives a won
derful richness to the simple dress with
which it is worn. The stand-up ruff of
silk net which follows the line of the
shoulders is arranged very effectively.
To the right of this a very girlish
blouse is presented. The collar is made
of plaid taffeta, whose formal outline is
softened by small ruching of chiffon
net. This model has many delightful
possibilities. Developed in pale blue
batiSte and net ii would be a chic mode
| to wear with the summer wash dress.
Facing this creation is most desir-
able style for the woman to whom ruffles
are becoming. This pretty fixing Is origi-
mated from embroidered lace tulle, clev-
erly gathered so that a ruffled collar is
formed. bright contrasting ribbon,
| finished with tiny silk tassels of the same
shade completes this novel bit of neck
wear.
| To the left is a very different mode.
| for some women prefer the smart effects
| which necessitate the covering Of the
neck. Chiffon net is the material chosen
| for its development, and this is enriched
| with bands of venise lace.
In the model opposite the standing col
lar is made of chantilly lace. This opens
prettily in the 'front.' revealing the beauti-
Evening star., 1914-03-29

fully formed throat. Revers of shadow
lace add their charm, while black taffeta
ribbon around the neck makes a very
attractive finish.
Beneath this is illustrated style that
is particularly becoming 10 the slender
woman who possesses very long
black and white, which will be much in
vogue this season, is represented. for
the collar and bow are made of folded
black taffeta. This is created with white
chiffon. a trimming that is effectively
adopted below the formal band. Soft
ruftleS of the same sheer fabric spread
across the front. and these are edged
with fine lace that is exceedingly dainty.
Many gumpes are needed for the new
est dresses, and pretty style is depicted
at the extreme left. This model is fash
ioned from fine net, edged with a high
standing ruche of SILK chiffon. \ mar
rover ruching of the same material out
lines the guimpe, while a touch of color
is given in the small bows of vive
green silk. This adornment. by the way,
could easily be changed to match the
color of the gown with which it would
be worn.
To the right of this another attractive
guimpe is displayed. 1t is designed in
dotted net, and instead of the F-shaped
opening rather pretty rounded effect is
shown. Tiny buttons decorate the front,
while the pleating that forms the full
standing collar which encircles the neck
Is continued around the vest in soft
rufF1es.
Evening star., 1914-03-29
WAYS TO ARRANGE
YOUR CUT FLOWERS

Blossoming bulbs, and especially tulips,
should not be left in a hot room all night.
Remove them to a COOL but not cold
temperature and bring them back in the
morning. and you will double the dura-
ton of their Towering life.
Plants and bulbs that have not been
raised at home want very careful treat
ment when they first come from the flor
ists or they will wilt and die at once.
1t Is piteous and an exasperating thing
to see a glorious azalea or spirea or
plantagenista reduced in a couple OF days
from a mass Of vivid bloom to a muddle
of withered petals and bare stalks.
A draught is usually the cause OF tnis.
The plants have been forced in the high
even temperature of a hothouse and nave
not been long enough at the florists to get
hardened. The only thing to do is to keep
them in a warm place; give them very
| little water if they seem too dry, and
carefully cut off the flowers and leaves
that have begun to fade. When buying
plants always choose those with a few
| flowers and many buds and ascertain If
| they have been hardened"
Such plants will be joy for weeks, and
when the flower Is over for the season can
be placed in a greenhouse, or even IN
a sheltered corner of balcony for the
summer. and if properly tended in the au-
tumn will bloom again next winter.
All cut flowers require oellcate nahollhs
and arranging. but spring blossoms
most Of all. SnoWdrops look best in a
shallow bowl filled with feathery moss,
in which each blossom is set separately,
tnging it's white bells.
Long-stalked violets are charming set
loosely in little jug of pottery. Daffo-
dis and narcissi should look as II they
were growing.
Never put daffodns and jonquils INTO
the same vase: they will kill each other.
Mimosa also should be arranged by itself
in branches in tall china vase. 1t Is
too strong for other flowers and kills
them by contact.
Camellia japonica also must be in long,
spiky branches Two or three in high
china jar. with no foliage. A few flowers
deity arranged, with each blossom ad-
Justed separately, showing its stalk and
having room to breathe are far more
effective than a whole lot carelessly
jumbled together. And flowers are so
sentient and responsive. They know per-
fectly well when they are deftly and low
ingly handled and "act accordingly
Evening star., 1914-03-29

designed from black taffeta- Very chic
are the two silk hounces which adorn 1t,
while the curving brim that encircles the
face is turned up on one side and faced
with Il pleating of Natter blue lawn.
This color, of course, can be replaced by
blush rose or rich golden tint II these
colors are more becoming to the child.
To the left OF this is pictured Ismid.
This jaunty toque is fashioned from Nat
tier blue tafteta. Puffed prettily to the
rear the silk is decorated in the front
with trefoils that are made of NOUS
seline de sole in very dark shade of
maroon. Double box pleatings make an
effective finish for this quaint bonnet
like confection.
Evening star., 1914-03-29

the collars Of the grown-ups. there are
unlimited possibilities for the pleasing
adornment of the lightweight coat
A pretty innovation that reminds one
of the quaint dress of the Victorian era
is revealed in the ruff1ed pantalettes that
are worn with some of the newest frocks.
When these are used, petticoats are un-
necessary, which is quite practical con-
sideration. Yet with their pretty ruff1es
they are very gIrlish in appearance.
AS taffeta silk is the rage, not only for
the gown of the fashionable woman, but
also for the dressy frock of the young
girl, it is interesting to record that this
fabric Is often chosen for millinery pur-
poses. Sometimes the chapeau is devel-
oped entirely in the silk. or the trimming
of faring ruffle or closely pleated frill
may be originated In this soft lustrous
fabric.
Crepe. too. is chosen for the making
Of some of the most adorable hats that
so attractively frame the youthful face.
When combined with tagal or fine milan
very charming creations are evolved.
Many pleasing colors are favored for
spring. although for the serviceable hat
for everyday wear navy blue is the first
choice.
Evening star., 1914-03-29

St. Jacques reveals the interesting
combination of red tagal and crinkled
crepe The severity Of this snug-f1tting
shape is revealed by the trimming of navy
blue taffeta, which is designed in the
form of shell, with a small knot at the
foot Beneath this is Muscadin, origi-
mated from black moire trimmed with
cockades of pleated silk The upturned
brim is faced with straw in a delicate
tone of blue-gray.
Very suitable for sunny days is the
model named oxford. Designed from a
navy blue tagal. it is adorned with pret-
tily draped folds of ribbon in blue-green
and orange tones that are cleverly dis
posed across the crown.
Although the hats for present wear are
rather small shapes with larger brims
will be worn as the season advances.
Evening star., 1914-03-29

extent reflect the prevailing characteris-
ties of the grown-up modes. This is ap-
parent not only In the picturesque hats
but also in the smart frocks and coats
that are designed TO meet the uses of lit
tie folk on every possible occasion.
Some of the simplest and yet most
charming dresses are fashioned on XII
mono lines. These are trimmed in many
different styles that give the necessary
variety to the new modes for children.
For the practical little frock for school
or play wear there are linens whose only
fastening is pretty suede belt in con-
trasting color And this, indeed, is only
a fastening by courtesy, for such frocks
are usually designed to slip on. Some
times these are trimmed with contrasting
linens. from which are fashioned the odd
ly shaped collars, harlng cuffs and belts
Occasionally embroidery may be used
Evening star., 1914-03-29

and a heavy cloth of gold is chosen for
its fashioning. On its surface sparkling
gems are prettily attached by hand. The
ribbon handles are also clasped by semi
precious gems that contrast pleasingy
with the dull-surfaced ribbons
Parasols there are for every hour Of
the day when the sun shines brightly.
Some of the most delectabie styles are
made from the same material as the gown
with which they will be used. Their Ion <
handles are stained in beautiful wood
colors, from the delicate spring green to
the rich burnt amber of the late fall In
shape they vary from the simple curving
mode to the elaborate pasoda style that
bespeaks its eastern origin.