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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-26

u A RS. BURTON RANDOLPH,
I'VE society leader. sank back in
the taxicab pctllantly rcsoly-
ed to have real good CRY
and thoroughly enjoyable nerve crisis
as soon rs she reached her residence
AID could give way to her poor
nerves with all the comforts Of home.
Il don believe you have any nerves
at all, Nivian!' she whimpered to her
guest. Il think you have the fortitude
OF cowboy OF olnetllin@ of tina.
sort, and l shall never forgive Blair
Stanley for deserving us and sending
us home alone,
''AS for that Detective Blake 7 am
sure if it were | he was dopcuIinc
upon for any pay for taking US to
such dreadful places as that Chimes
den he would never get his money. He
Mt least should have seen us home if
Blair Stanley was not gentleman
enough to do So
but the diamond" murmured Vivian
Marston. Didn't you see how it blazcd
like a coal of fire under that swinging
lamp and on the idols breast? They
named it right when they called it the
diamond from the sky
II believe you are as crazy about that
=. dreadful diamond as the silly Stanlcvs
are" whined Richmond's leading So
ciety light.
/ 1T may be worth millions, but
would not touch the dreadful thing,
Net that I am superstitious, but it is
bal luck. everybody says so. And that
1dcl-ugh! I won't sleep for week for
thinking of the horrid thingr'
/ But Vivian Marston, engroSsed in the
intense and desperate desire for the
grea jewel that had obsessed her since
the day she had first beheld it. said
nothing more, but bit her lip and clinch-
ed her hands until the nails marked
ler palms. She was impatient to reach
: Mrs. Randolph's house and be alone
with her desire for the diamond.
Z irving there, she turned her totter
Ing friend over to the ministratiOus of
her maid and flew to her bedroom. She
doEned peignoir, stood 10y the Win
dow and looked out across the sleeDipg
city. 1t was after midnight now. Who
would get the diamond?
There had been no use to further dis
cuss the diamond with her silly hos
tess. The diamond from the sky was
a Jewel 10 be Worn by women who
dared aspire to it, Il gem to be wrested
from the weak by men who cared for
no consequence except to gain it.
Who would gain it now? If Blake
got 1t as agent of Abe Bloom and his
brother, the pawnbroker, would she be
able to caiole it from these astute
Hebrews: She doubted this. But If
Blair Stanley got it, Vivian knew if
would be hers without dispute.
Cunning as Detective Blake was ana
AS astute as We're the Blooms, Vivian
Marston felt supreme confidence in
the daring INSCRIPTIONS determination
OF Blair Stanley to get the stone to
E,:n hpr Iowa
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-26


The Camp.
III with this convention of seasoned
ne er do wells. He arouScS their Grim
mal cupidity with his tale of uyDsv
wealth easy to secure if they let him
lead them III Il raid on Il nearby yynsv
camp, defended only by ii dozen timid
gypsy men.
Alter the incident of Lukes Derfid,
Esther resolved never to leave Ha~;,r or
the documents again unguarded Esther
had not nerFed herself to delve further
INTO HaGarS secrets. She waited fnr
Arthurs return With impatient long
ing. Every day she sent Ouabba TO
the mountain top by the great ROCKING
stone to watch for .Arthur's coming
II was Oh sentinel duty here that
QuaDDa saw the desperate trlmus :,
ragged ana brutal horde. fired by LIKE
LOVERS tales of treasure. raid tho
gypsy camp. Quabba saw throurb
tne glasses the outnumbered ~ynsv
men fight valiantly only to be ovor-
come
Through the field glasses he could
descry the bulky form of Luke Lowell
draS Esther from the van with Hanar
clnginG feebly to her.
Quabba resolved upon a desner,+o
thlnS Better death to Esther ho
'n'"Ght, than she should he in Tho
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-26
CHAPTER XVIII.
A Runaway Marriage.


A~ dulSing i'll another luXuri-
" " Gus nervous collapse at this
browning cOntrctcInpS the de-
tectlve and gambler were Oh their way
to the railroad station to head off the
fugitives. Half way to the depot the
front tire on the taXicab blew out with
loud explosion.
Tom Blake looked at his watch. Blair
Stanley and the lady and the diamond
can't get train out of Richmond for
over an hour yet said the detective.
Il have hunch that they know this
and l bet two to one they have i'm
proved the shining hour by waking I'D
parson Gray, the marrying minister
and getting spliced. have a wedding
present, pair Of bracelets-for the
groom
MI. Abe Bloom did not ask any cues
tons. He realized there might be sew
eral reasons that such piece of pun
tive jewelry could be clasped about
the wrists of Blair Stanley
at the preachers house, which was
near by, neither Blake nor Bloom were
surprised to see waiting taxicab.
Blake questioned the driver briefly and
mounted the steps Of the PARSONAGE.
The front door was unfastened and he
and Bloom glided silently into the
| lighted hallway.
They could hear the voice of the Rev
John Gray droning, 81 now pronounce
you man and wife!' Blair Stanley and
Fivian-Viyian Marston no more
were facing the minister and Blair was
extending to his eager eyed bride the
jewel with which he had won her. the
diamond from the sky.
Blake stepped forward and with q
deftness acquired by long practice.
snapped his handouts OH the wrists of
Blair, exclaiming, eve want the d;a-
mond, and l arrest you for the n,1,rdcr
of Dr. Lee
vivian did not scream, she clutche,1
the diamond and drew it to her breast
Blair, reused TO a frenzy Of fright and
rage at the thought of losing Vivian
and Of being hailed off as a murderer
swung his manacled hands with al his
strength.
For once Tom Blake was caught nan
ping. He was knocked back over =
chair and lay a moment stunned. Ahn
Bloom was next to feel the heavy
swinging double blow of the infrriated
| Blair.
VIVIAN, quick as thought pressed the
button OF the electric light switch near
the door, and she and Blair rushed
| from the room, Blair pausins inst in
s'''e me ha!l to draw back the slidinp
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-26

Vivian F-1aTstor ard Ciar Stanley.
He drew himself up The gnarlcd ana
tenacious Vine. Vivian came to the
window at the first swayin~ of lie
Vine. Blair showed hcr the diamond.
Give it to me." she whispered. Bat
Blair WIS resolved upon the only price
he would accept for this proud possess
Sion--the favor or :: woman he loved
Il will wait for YOU" Blair replied
tensely I'VE must marry and leave
1sichmond tonight. Blake will be hot
after u.s.
Vivian nodded. and Blair slid down
the wistaria and hid the stolen motor
cycle in the thick vines at the side Of
the house.
In Il few minutes Vivian had Joined
him. a few blocks from the Randolph
house they hailed Il helatel taxi and
were driven to the home CT the Row.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-26
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THE SIX ~
The American Film h5arucac-
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-26
CHAPTER XVII.
Vt TIT Ell ~ III
"A Runaway m tch."

" ~ RS. BURTON RANDOLPH,
E&E society leader. sank back in
IL 81 the taXicab pctulantly rcsoly-
Evening star., 1915-05-27
GOWNS EMBROIDERED IN METAL

Francisco seemed at first glance a
quite banal affair Of black tulle with
cuirass Of paillettes, but on nearer
inspection the skirt was seen to be
most charmingly composed of pointed
pieces Of the material overlapping
one another unexpectedly. and each
edged with a tiny pleated ruf1e. Guam
titles Of material can be employed in
this way. It is said that for Mrs. Yer
non Castles petallike gown thirty
six yards of tulle were used
These Jagged points were popular
when knfghthood was in flower Both
knights and ladies liked to have the
edges OF their gowns and sleeves flut-
tering with tags of material. Perhaps
they came in the first place from the
character of 'Rumor" in the old mira
Gle plays. whose dress was as jagged
as possible to represent his many
tongues.
Home Sewers Salvation.
Our own employment of them has
probably grown out of the present
liking for uneven skirt hens, that are
the salvation of the home dressmaker
In her struggles Of skirt-hanging.
The sketch today shows a very point
employed in it, palest pink taffeta and
white lace. The lace underpetticrat
Is half transparent and narrow enough
TO suggest last years fashions. 1t is
curious, and some say most significant
to see the persistence of the narrower
underskirt Is 1t only a survival, or
Is 1t note of prophecy? One is al
most persuaded to hope the latter, for
there are certainly in our lives occa-
sions which demand a more dignified
Silhouette than the short, bouffant
skirt allows US.
The skirt in the drawing is triple
affair, the two upper tiers being Of the
taffeta- Silver embroidery decks each
silken point with a delicate tracery,
and the same establishment appears
upon the girdle and upon the shaped
bertha of taffeta. The folds above the
gfrdle and the little ruffie which serves
as sleeve are of the lace, and there
Is tiny peplSn of lace points begin
ming at each side and running around
the waist at the back
Evening star., 1915-05-27
The Brides Day at Home.

But It Is upon her afternoon at home
that the young wife must depend
largely to return her obligations, and
this she may make the simplest or
grandest function. BY 5 o'clock the
mistress of the occasion, dressed in
her most elegant afternoon frock. is in
her drawing room ready to greet the
old lady or dear old gentleman who
may possibly forget the hour and come
early.
If there is only one servant this per-
sonage. dressed in a neat black dress.
a white apron and cap, and holding a
card tray in her left hand, opens the
door when the bell rings Upon the
tray the visitor drops his or her card
and Is at once ushered into the recep
ton room, where, without removing
wraps or gloves, the caller accepts the
refreshments offered and goes away
after a half hour of pleasant talk, in
terspersed, of course, with compliments
and good wishes for the new home
If the household is prosperous enough
to have a butler. he attends the door.
wearing full evening livery the while,
but when the caller shows no sign OF
offering her card, he does not thrust
his tray under her nose, but like the
well trained machine that he is, leads
the way to the drawing room, respect
fully asking the guests name, to enter.
He then announces the caller, and when
each one departs he opens the street
door. and in the event of bad weather
accompanies lady to her carriage. or
Evening star., 1915-05-27

present mode. and one which has .
singular fascination. The most In
senious, yet apparently utterly un-
premeditated. placing of these petals
Of tulle and net affords a new oppor-
tunity to the artist OF line.
One of the gowns destined for San
Evening star., 1915-05-27

sary than ever. and in an amazing ar
ray Of novel designs
Although fashion prescribes much
stricter lines than we have had for
several seasons. still there is nothing
mannish or stiff-looking about any OF
them. except, of course. the regular
outing blouses. All are graceful
youthful and delightfully."- comfortable
Long sleeves are probably in the ma
jority, though midsummer models
show many short ones. Both high col
lars and low are modish, and most OF
the high ones are SO arranged that
| they may be left open if desired.
The sketch offers a splendid design
for marquisette. sheer batiste, hand
kerchief linen or any of the washable
silks. Its only trimming consists OF
bands Of finely tucked self-material.
There are small epaulettes outlined
with cord finish and set over either
shoulder, holding in place few gath
ers that give fullness to the blouse
fronts. An outstanding tucked collar
can be left open in front or fastened
to the top. Its base is encircled by a
narrow tie of black velvet ribbon. The
neck of the blouse is slightly gath
cred across the back as well as in
front
A close row of buttons marks the
line OF closing, but is broken just be-
low the bust line by inset square sec
tions of tucking outlined with cord
The long sleeves are tucked to form
SETTLING cuffs with small frills over
the wrists and row of buttons along
the outside.
The bottom of the blouse is gathered
to the waist size and set on to a cord
outlined belt of tucked material that
fastens in front in line with the
waist itself. Because the belt is in
one with it, the blouse must be put
on over the skirt, unless. Of course.
one prefers to adhere to the old order
of things and use separate belt. Sew
eral OF the newest, however, show at
tached belts and are considered very
convenient.
Some of the pretty colored striped
habutai waistings could be very eff
fectively made up by this design, by
tGcliing the material to cross the
apes wherever the tucking appears.
Large nickel buttons make a smart
trimming for these silks and are much
in vogue just now.
Evening star., 1915-05-27
HOT WEATHER DRINKS.

Iced tea is an easily prepared and al
ways delicious beverage. To hot tea,
freshly made, add sugar and allow to
cool. When ready to serve add chopped
ice. lemon and a spray of mint leaves
Plain Lemonade.
To the Juice Of a dozen lemons add
sirup made by boiling four cups of
sugar and a quart Of water. Add wa
ter to taste and serve with chopped
ice. This recipe may be varied by the
addition Of q tumblerfu1 of grape juice
choDoed pineapple. cherries, strawber-
ries- rasuberries. sliced oranges. etc
Fruit Punch.
delicious fruit punch is made with
the iuice of three grapefruit. twelve
oranges. Juice from a can Of pineapple
or inice and pulp from one fresh pine
apple which has stood In sugar chopped
fine Cherries. strawberries. II desired,
and sugar to taste No water is added
and these ingredients fill a punch
bowl.
iced Coffee.
To one-haH glass freshly made coffee
add cream. sugar and allow to cool.
Shake well and fold into the white Of an
egF
Iced Chocolate.
Dissolve cocoa or chocolate in boiling
water with sugar. When cool add milk
or cream and serve with ice. This is
improved IL folded into the beaten white
Of an egg.
Evening star., 1915-05-27
Molasses Tarts.

AT AXE good short paste and roll
gVI out twice to about half an inch in
thickness, putting a little butter and
lard on 1t each time. Grease well an
oval dish and line with the pastry. Put
one-half cup of molasses in a basin and
stir in few very finely grated bread
crumbs Pour some of this into the
dish. then another layer of pastry and
continue until the dish is full. Wet the
edge Of the pastry with milk and pinch.
Bake in a moderate oven until brown.
This is delicious molasses tart il
carefully made and baked, and the mo-
lasses does not run out and burn.
Evening star., 1915-05-27
BY ANNE RITTENHoUsE.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
NEW YORK, May 26.-Skirts. all
haphaxard points, are a feature Of the
Evening star., 1915-05-27
else unfurls her umbrella for her be-

else unfurls her umbrella for her be-
fore she leaves the door,
The first duty of the hostess with
her afternoon guests is to step for
ward and shake hands with every one
who enters. 1t is not well bred for her
to enter into confidential talks with
any one individual. and so neglect her
other guests; and through all the
afternoon she must remain in sight of
the doorway, so that nobody shall have
the embarrassment OF entering with
out a greeting.
Gracious utterances. an easy manner
and a neat little home are the young
hostess chief stock in trade. If she
shows her guests that she is glad to
see them and behaves as if being mar
ried and housekeeper is an everyday
thing. ali viii go well with her So
cially.
Evening star., 1915-05-27
To Make Clam Soup.

Put fifty fine minced clans with their
liquor and quart Of water to simmer
gently. but not boil. for one and one
half hours. The clans should be so well
cooked that you seem to have only a
thick broth: season with butter, pepper
and salt. and pour into a tureen in which
few slices Of well Drowned toast have
been placed. Beat two eggs very light
and add slowly cup of milk. scalding
hot; beat hard minute or SO, and when
the soup is removed from the fire stir
the egg and milk into it.
Evening star., 1915-05-27
WHEN THE HEAT
TURNS MILK SOUR

The cook who is not wasteful has at
her command a good many sour milk
recipes to make use Of in the summer,
for then. no matter how careful she
may be. the heat occasionally makes
the milk turn sour. 1t is not wasted
il 1t fs Dlade into some palatable food
Here is a sour cream filing for cake:
Mix equal quantities of thick, sour
cream. chopped nuts and raisins. Add
a little sugar and lemon Juice, enough
to give the proper taste. and spread be-
tween layers of cake.
Many kinds of cookies can be made
with sour milk. Here is the recipe for
good sort: Cream half cup of but
ter with cup Of sugar and add a cup
Of sour milk In which three quarters
of a teaspoonful of soda has been dis
solved. and two cups or a little more
of flour. sifted with half a teaspoonful
of cloves. half teaspoonful of CHINA
mon and teaspoonful Of salt. Chill
the dough before cutting the cookies
II must be rolled thin.
Corn bread can be made with sour
milk in this way: Sift a cup of corn
meal with half cup of nour half
teaspoonful of salt a tablespoonful of
sugar. Then rub in tablespoonful Of
shortening (clear chicken fat that has
add a cupful of sour milk and a beaten
egg. Lastly add half teaspoonful of
soda. II is well to add the soda last
where light mixture is desired, as II
begins to give off carbon dioxide, the
gas that makes the dough rise. as soon
as II is moist and comes in contact
with the acid of the sour milk.
Graham bread made with sour milk
in this way is delicious: Sift together
a cup and a half of graham -four and
one Of white. Add a cup of broken nut
meats and a teaspoonful of salt Then
stir in half a cup of milk and a cup and
a half of sour milk. and. lastly, add
teaspoonful OF soda. Tho soda can be
sifted into a little of the white nour
and added last. II adding 1t with the
-four 10 easier.
C4ke with sour cream 10 very good
according to this recipe: Beat an egg
and add II to q cup Of brown sugar.
Then add . quarter Of a cup Of sour
cream. 6fft half teaspoonful Of salt
and the Same amount each Of mace and
cassia. with cup and two-thirds Of
flour. and add to the other ingredients
and then add half teaspoonful of
soda
Evening star., 1915-05-27

neiP-Dut II
they contain al
cohol, look out.
And. II they ara
based on drugs.
the user faces
an even grnvcr
peril TO both
character and
system.
Doctors have
decided that
such stimulants
are temporary
and often disas-
- f. A~~frs-
Evening star., 1915-05-27
WOMEN NEED
HELP.

A woman's work Is hard. Her worries ara
choly seuli-iilness results iiouid fonies NAV
Evening star., 1915-05-27
Silver Stitch Liked.

The silver embroidery. done in an
open vtnelike sort Of pattern lis used
on many gowns and on the handsome
taffeta wraps for casino wear that the
smart shops are showing. 1t is a
charming decoration, but you must
take extra precautions to prevent its
furnishing and spelling the bright ef-
1ect that 1t is designed to produce
Black tissue paper and dark bureau
drawer rather than your closet are
aids to preserving its beauty Some
women hang their metal-embroidered
gowns in black cheesecloth bags, and
this is also a good idea, but rather
more troublesome. Silver is even more
delicate than gold, and salt air Is most
fatal to it If real Chinese gold thread
has been employed you may rest Sc
cure. as the simon-pure Chinese arti-
Gle is tarnish-proof Japanese gold
thread, however. is SO much cheaper
that the embroiderers are very apt to
use Ii instead.
II this gown Is nearly as sleeveless
as last years 1t Will be noted that it
is far from being SO decollete. 1t
seems we are SO thankful to have any
imported fabrics at all, considering z
European conditions. that we do not
know how to use enough of them.
Copyright, 1881
Evening star., 1915-05-27

tfOuS. 1 ney 40 nOt fcaCn
nerves are the cause.
These must be built up
in a natural way. That
Is the function of giycero-
phosphates. This life
element is harmless. and
can be taken in Tablet
form under the name of
Trutone.
Get a box OF Trutone
Nerve-Tou.c Tablets AT
O'Donnell's Drug Stores.
II they don't make You
feel better. You get your
money back.
TRUTt
Evening star., 1915-05-27

fashion, especially latterly. when the
one-piece dress has been and still is
such a favorite. Nevertheless. here
they are. prettier. smarter, more neces-
Evening star., 1915-05-27
BY LILLIAN E. YOUNG.

1t is almost incredible that separate
blouses should have retained their pop
ularity through all these changes of
Evening star., 1915-05-27

Evening petticoats have their upper
halves of pink crepe de chine, with
many layers of pink net for the lower
half.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-13

Murderer or Hero? Fugitive fl
nor of his district and now demands
to do about it. Sketches show dram
the shooting until his arrival-in this
New York, Oct what am Lin
the eyes of the United States muir
defer or hero !.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-13

i'm Galicia who admits Staying COVER
to know what United States is going
tic events in his life from the time Of
ountry under an assumed name.
Thatis the question Miroslau SIGH
insky, fugitive from Galicia, has put
up to Uncle Sam through Commits
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-13
WHAT AM l! MURDERER OR HERO?-GALICIAN
FUGITIVE ASKS UNCLE SAM

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