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The Detroit times., 1915-12-17

Dame Iva al packing me- ward
robe trunk packing 1t with sum.
merry hats and gay colored dresses.
parasols gaudy as An autumn sunset
for the queen OF modes will soon be
off to her winter Fairgrounds. Palm
Beach, Coronado or San Antonio.
And though we'll all not join the
fashion pageant il will behoove even
the "tallor-made" sisterhood 10 study
the winter resort fashions, for these
are the models we will all be wear.
ing at Eastertime.
That our spring jackets will be
straightlined and rather long is in
dicated by this charming frock de-
signed by Nine. Phair Of the Fash
lon Art League OF America for
beach wear" II Is made of the
new Samovari silk, rather heavy
silk admirably adapted for street
wear. The. color is deep rose and
the velvet girdIe is gray, embroid-
cred in rose and green chenille. The
collar Is OF prim military cut topped
by band of marabou, and marabou
makes a narrow cuff for the military
sleeves
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17
Sc MAIL BOXES
IN ONE RACK


Fifty-six mail boxes all nailed TO
The same rack is rather an unusual
sight. II is stated that at one time
there were as many as seventy
boxes on this same rack.
II Is located In a suburb of a
western city and was put up by the
residents of a newly built-up section
Of territory. which ordinarily would
be served by rural carriers. How
ever. by erecting this outdoor post
office within the limits reached by
city delivery the residents OF the
district were enabled to receive mail
more than once a day.
In another instance a street sign
post served the same purpose as
the rack. In this case there were
sixteen boxes In all on the one post.
Popular Mechanics.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17
Fashions for Americans

Did you ever have anything more
completely satisfying than a pretty
dressing sacque! And don't you
always wish that you had good
round dozen OF them for all occa-
sions and In several colors, so that
you might always have a fresh one
at command?
This pattern Is all In one piece
and may be made with long or short
kimono sleeves. Attractive mate.
rial OF which to build IL is Chinese
crepe. which is cheap and comes
In all colors and a number OF beau.
tiful designs. Now that Chinese
crepe can be made in America there
will be no shortage OF the always
useful fabric. Fancy silks. too. make
up beautifully into dressing sacquea,
and there are so many washable
silks that stand Tubing that one
may always own pretty silk negli-
gees ] have found a silk and cot.
ton mixture very lovely and durable
for negligees
These mixturee have a warp fig
ure and look all silk. and are az
cheap as cotton. They are soft.
come In beautiful colors and wash
like rags. A good trimming for silk
aud near.silk fabrics Is net. or foot
Ing. In ruches or ruffies. II saves
Tubing the negligee too often II
the ruffles are mounted on band
and basted In place. They may be
often removed and washed.
Ribbons may be usei according
to the material employed in build.
ing the sacque, and lace frills look
dainty on almost any material.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17
Too

iy conscious. trips merrily un and
down the aisles.
III it's a "sticker" nobody pays any
attention. cigars are puffed up, and
the model, ashamed of the suit her
sell, sinks back TO the dressina
room as quickly as she can.
A pretty suit" TO the trade means
one that will sell at least In 1000
lots. When such one appears,
everybody seems to arrive at the
same conclusion at the same time.
Fudge hands reach forward to feel
the texture of the goods as the
model passes. In eager undertones
comments are made on this pieat
and that, that button there and that
piece of braid there.
No one is allowed to make
sketches or drawings of the cos
tunes. That is. nobody but a few
newspaper artists who aren't sup.
posed to worry much about style.
This year after 200 different suits
had been shown, and the perfect
Jos, without whom the cloak and
suit trade would turn up its toes and
die, had begun to get tired, the style
committee of seven retired to some
mysterious inner chamber.
There for 10 minutes, they pom
dered the problem or perhaps they
cnly told funny stories--and then
out came the report that tells oul
wives what they are going to wear
this spring.
From the conglomeration of mode
garments just on exhibition the del
cgates had picked the various styles
and points that their masters. the
manufacturers to the trade, will
turn out for Miss and Mrs. Ready
made to wear this spring.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17

Molly found her pearl, and. won
der Of wonders, 1t was Tim Lafferty
that brought II to her.
Last night he arrested car full OF
joy'riders, and in the pocket OF one
Of the men was the pearl ring. Be
cause II had Prom Chadwick to
Mollie" inside, he called up Annie
and asked her to ask me II Mollie
had lost anything.
why, how did you know, Annie?"
was my surprised exclamation. She
has lost her engagement ring--s
slack pearl that is almost priceless
beside having a sentimental and his
tor1cal value"
"Will you tell her not TO worry?
Tim has got H." was Annie's reas-
suring reply.
Immediately called up Mollie.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17
What Your Wife
and Mine Will
Wear This Spring

The following is the boldly
sketched outlines of the spring
styles for "Readymades" just decid.
ed upon by the convention OF the
National Cloak. Suit and Skirt Man
ufacturers' association:
Skirts
Whatever the style OF the jacket.
skirts will be full and short. Bands.
folds or tucks will emphasize the
full effect.
Suits
Tailored coat suits will be short
with waist line tendencies and full
ness or ripple effect below the waist
and with turnover collars and set-i'
sleeves.
Another and shorted type Of SUI
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17
PRAYING COW
FOR DICE G

ATLANTIC CITY. Des 1t
youthful Negroes discovsp(
ing beneath the Bosrdwa1k
ave. naively informed rn@
Bruner and Blair that tnc
conducting a prayer ssrvtcA
police approached the Spa q
a fourth Negro signaling -
Boardwalk above and were g.
ed that he was acting - ~
for a crap game. {
Unable In their wiS0fIA
the goods" on the trio. T.
Bruner hurried home. chano
citizens clothes and captu14
Negroes. warm In the garno.
are lodged in the city hall y
lookout escaped. f
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17
The Confessions of q Wife
The Long Arm of Coincidence.

and you can imagine, little book,
that she was happy.
Did you tell Chad last night?"
asked.
IL did not
How did you account for not
wearing the ring?"
IL told him the pearl was q little
loose and that was afraid to wear
IL until it hal been examined by
the jewelers.. | had bad time at
1t, for he wanted me TO let him take
1t TO the jewelers. himself. but
finally pacified him by saying I did
not want to leave him long enough
10 20 upstairs for it."
"Oh. Mollie, Mollie. you are learn
ing quickly to flatter a man to gain
your ends. It's very pretty fem
inine accomplishment. but I confess
that hate myself every time find
myself putting II into practice"
But. Margie, how else is a wo-
man going TO gain her ends? Even
Chad, who loves me devotedly and
whom ! love to distraction, will not
take me seriously az man to man.
lie smiles at lay logic, and although
he knows | made such a success on
newspaper work, yet sometimes
think he has persuaded himself that
only did so through some sort Of
fuke-that could not have kept
tho work up much longer. Just as
soon as | am married I'm going to
write book just to show him l can
do things"
"He will then probably want to
publish IL privately and give the
whole edition TO his friends" re-
marked.
"rd like TO see him do So" de-
clared Mollie.
We we're on our way to the police
station to identity her property when
this conversation took place. When
We arrived there Mollie Immediately
recognized one OF the men as a
painter who had been doing some
work In the bathroom Of her apart
ment.
Don't send me over the road,
MISS" he pleaded, for as yet there
appeared nothing against him but a
charge of fast driving. IL did not
think the ring was very valuable,
honest | did not. I've seen those
waxy stones down In the cheap
stores. and I thought 10 would never
be missed and so I dropped II in my
pocket. I'm no thief. miss. and II
I had knowr the foolish bead was
ore OF those pearls you read about
wouldn't have touched II with o
pair OF tongs. Don't lodge a com
plaint against me. will your
or course thst was the last thing
Mollie wanted TO DO. She would
then have TO tell Chad the whole
story.
II wcrder II Chad has ever told
me an untruth," she said a. I was
driving her bach.
Probably ! answered, prooa-
ically.
"It would break my heart TO ind
ont that he had" was her surprising
assertion.
well. what do you think he would
do II he should find out about the
ring?"
"Oh." she said easily, "I don't
thirt hA would mind 30 awfully
much. although he might make some
thing OF fuss about II. I think,
Margie, that In mems hearts they
think all women are liars. and they
like us all the better when we lie
and get away with IT,"
I laughed. That Mollie girl IL q
queer one.
ITO Be Continued.)
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17
GRANDDAUGHTER
is VICTOR0

SOUTH BEND. Dec. H.,
poverty to riches In ono week
experience of little Jeanette X
who lives with her mother tive
north OF the city on the Nue4N
Last week she had practscaSly 4
ing. Today she has slkese.
A few months ago her
James Wyant. died following
tic trouble. When the fathof
was probated his entire estaM
left to his mother. h
Almost penniless the wiz
daughter settled near South
and began their legal tight to
a share Of the property f6e
daughter. n
Before the time set fof tMl
contest, Mrs. Catherine N.Y..
mother of the testator, a1x4
provide her granddaughter Nm
900 cash. ,saS \
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17
Household Helps.
BY MARY LEE.

Looking over some OF grand.
mothers papers the other day |
came across what was called the
'Housekeeper,s~Alphabet.' II was
the most delicious mixture OF NOR
alizings and household helps that
could be imagined. Let me read
II TO you." said Mrs. Happy Home
maker ~ she pushed a comforta BILE
chair to the other side OF the fire.
place. and We settled ourselves be-
fore the glowing warmth.
II am going 10 use the idea and
manufacture one that will be lit.
uc more coherent, but ! know It
WI lack the old-fas hioned charm OF
THIS one.
Always be cheerful and patient
as well rs Industrious
"'Brooms hanging instead OF
standing will keep them soft and
plant.
Canning; DO in the early part
OF the season. and early part OF the
day. to save the fruit and temper.
"Dish OF hot water Get in the
oven prevents cakes from scorch.
ing.
'Econom,xe time and health and
means and you will never beg.
Flour: Keep cool and dry and
securely covered.
"'Glass: Clean with quart OF
water mixed witt. tablespoonful
OF ammonia.
Happiness 10 not 40 much in
doing what you want TO. but In
wanting to do what you have %.
link stains: Wet with spirits
Of turpentine: after three hours rub
well.
Jars: To keep cereals IN good
condition always put in glass jars.
To prevent jars In the family al
ways bring a smiling face to the
breakfast table.
Keep an account OF all supplies.
with cost and date OF purchase
Love lightens labor.
Money: Count carefully when
and where you receive change.
'Nutmegsi Prick with n pin.
and IL good oil will run out.
"'Orange and lemon peel: Dry.
pulverize. and keep In corked bot
ties to use for flavoring.
'Parsimony. Be careful lest
what you call prudence and econ
omy is really this.
Quicksilver and white OF egg
destroys cockroaches and bugs.
Rise in the morning full or
gratitude for a new day.
"'Sunshine within and without Is
tire best medicine.
"'Try again and conquer all OBJ
stacles.
Undue haste makes waste.
Vinegar never catches flies. but
honey does.
Wholesome advice Is easy TO
give and hard to take.
xanthlppe is not a character to
emulate.
yielding gracefully is a fine art
"'Zest is the secret OF success.
Il love the last part especially, t,
for those rules apply 10 the home
makers. and indeed the worldusk-
sfs. just a. well today ~ they ever
01d.~
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17

When William Babb, age "a. oldest
resident OF Des Moines. Ia, who died
recently. first went to that city. II
was only tiny village, his trip
being made up the Mississippi to
Xeokuk, and then overland.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17
Miss Readymade, Here's What You Will
Wear This Spring! Costs S. More Too

one perfect &C. auer another.
But in that silence. amid blue
clouds OF cigar smoke. spring styles
for the "ready-made" are made. II
gown Is a seller every one leans
forward eagerly as the model. proud
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17
BAGS WOLF WITH
HIS MOTORCYCLE

BALATON, Mimi. Dec. 1.-Two
boys, Evold Bylander and John Boil
man, bagged o b2-pound wolf recent
ly in rather q novel way.
They were out hunting-one boy
on the motorcycle and the other
with q gun In the side car-when
they spied the wolf and gave chase.
After q wild ride OF seven miles
they made successful long shot.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17

Asia has many high mountains,
but has fewer large waterfalls than
any other continent.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17

over 30 new styles In
a variety OF the most
serviceable and stylish
fabrics. Warmly inter
lined and fur-trimmed.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-16

that Is true. There was q victim
here-and yondal lies proof enough of
that. Someone must have killed him.
Someone must know about that. De-
tail two men," He motioned to Ro-
leau and the renegade, who still had
been retained in custody in the hall,
by guards who had not dared to enter
the room.
Now for the first time Kitty Gray
rose above her fears, excited at this
sudden danger to her faithful serv-
ant.
What do you mean?" demanded she
of the project. This is my servant
Roleau. He is innocent as babe. He
has been with me all the day, every
moment of the day since l left my
room We were together when we
were taken in charge. He even brought
to you the man who was in this room.
Why do you accuse him."
Enough" said the project at length,
and signed to his men. 'The man Ro-
leau and this other with him will re-
main in charge. You others may go
free Messieurs, mademoiselle, shall
l say adieu or au revoir?"
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every hiding place in these small
apartments produced an armed man!
Without doubt the apache band had
laid siege to Kitty Gray's apartments,
and with no intent of failure.
The high voice of one of the apaches
was first. "You, all of you, quick-I
have no time to trif1e with you.
want the coin-which of you has it,"
The apache's gaze turned from
Count Sachio's face to that of Count
Frederick, and then again from Kitty
to Roleau. But none of these made
answer, Not one made him sure as to
any specific guess.
what, you refuse-you do not have
it-all of you? l know as stand here
the coin is in this room at this mo-
ment-some one of you has tit is
worth your life not to own up to
that
Kitty's eyes despairingly sought
those Of Roleau, but the fighting face
OF that belligerent showed no sign of
war. Count Frederick looked at her,
anxiety upon his face, but made no
sign which could catch her attention.
He was not indeed entirely sure that
she had the coin in her possession.
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speed down the face of the steep
grade, rode a man whose going "a'
fast and furious. He rode a morse
spent almost to his limit, but rode ~
recklessly as showed disregard OF nl'
own life and that of his mount
well.
"He is going to be killed." crleu
Kitty. Look, it is the Count Freu
erick-how has he come here"
Roleau suppressed an exclamauon
"By the short road across the benz.
how did he happen to think OF "
But he is helpless!"
And so it seemed-the rider, WV
did not draw rein, but spurred lui,
ously on down the slope-seemed fiO
ing to his death.
But once more courage proved w
own best defense. The rider ca"o
head ON toward the train, pauseu =.
the cut just above it-spurred ~
ward recklessly, and pulling his S ,s,s
gering horse together leaped Oo, ,'od
out and forward-those who IooA aeu
through the window could no'
with what result.
"Now," said Roleau, I'VE ha' ~
dead man for sure. Dead or an .;th
there are two men on the tram I'll
whom we must account. Inele IA
be work for us, excellency, tna'
sure" fore
Kitty Grey turned a pale l~C
toward him. r"He TOOK MS o,i' oh
like a man." said she, i nope
I hope"
tTO BE CONTINUED
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charge as that of murder. Say to ham
that we give our honor that we know
nothing of 1t"
But, monsieur, that picture"
Count Frederick now flushed and
frowned in sudden anger.
"True, the picture, I admit that l
have it. I admit freely that I came
to this room and took that picture
without process of law make no de-
NAL of that in the presence Of it's late
owner. It interested mel took it
will make such reparation as need be
for that. But that has nothing to do
with the crime of murder. You have
not connected my name or hers with
that. You shall not detain us under
any trumped up. imaginary cause
which may please you, eager to find
some victim of the law"
CHANGING from one to the other dubi-
ously, the project at length turned to
the door, making sign to his sub
ordinates.
Hold these prisoners here" said he,
until 1 return. l will make such
haste as I can-there shall messen-
ger go to the royal palace, and mean
time will see if l can save any more
time by finding the kings servants by
use of the telephone from the hotel
rooms below
Left presently alone, for a time the
uncongenial party sat or stood about
as best they might, moodily awaiting
the issue of the chiefs errand.
Kitty felt her eyes turning again
and again to the grave face of Count
Frederick himself, whose own glances
were averted from her. How calm he
seemed, how strong, how resourceful
these thoughts came to her mind.
Without him now in this last desperate
coil of circumstances regarding the
GretZhoffen coin, where would she
be? What hope would she dare en-
terrain?
Count Sachio paced about or sat,
head in hand, brooding over the deli
cate nature Of his own situation.
OF all those thus strangely gathered
here only one seemed to feel anything
but suspicion or despair!-the apache
leader, who remained under guard in
the hall, somewhat apart from the
others.
A considerable time had elapsed,
how long none of these might have
said, when the air was split by sud-
den shrill whistle which came from
the hall beyond the door.
Blake, biding his time, appraisilS
the proper instant, had given the sig
nal of his tribe.
The result was confusion to all but
him. 1t was as though the call of
Rhoderick Dhu had been repeated
summoning armed men from every
rock and bush about. For now, in
stantly, swiftly, it seemed as though
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schedule time. All well, what n,,-
not one do for these of the nobility
The motor which bore Kittv ny.
Roleau whirled into the station ~ "na
slant too late, or so it seemed ~, ~
race seemed lost, and recovery % e
beyond hope.
Quick, Roleau, close 70 l.
tracks!" commanded Kitty Gu, sus
Drive, drive-they are not out Of ~.
switch yards yet"
With Roleau's revolver muzzlo
his back, the driver obeyed his ~
ders. Neck and neck he raced ".
passing train, drew alongside ino.
close enough for one desperate lea~
His passengers took it. An instant
later he was alone. They two wnro
on the train!
AS for Count Frederick, he poundoa
along hOpelessly distanced in tbi~
race. He saw what had occurred hut
could do no more than accent tho
facts as they were.
But Count Frederick himself u..
no irresolute soul, and moreover h.
knew his country well enough. h
did not pull up now, but rode ~
through the town, across the countrv
taking the arc of the great semicirco
which he knew the train must mako
where the line curved around tbs
northern extremity of the uncultivat.
ed plains.
On the train Bartel, the kings coin
in his own possession, sat we'll
enough content with the turn of bs
fortunes. He knew that a few bouro
now would place him in safety-and
knew that more than safety would
await his arrival in Grahoffen with
the coin. Perhaps Cortislaw would
reward him in measure even beyond.
that awarded to his superior, Count
Sachio. Surely there would be pro.
motion for him, pay of material sort.
He had not seen the desperate
means employed by Kitty and Ro
leau to board the same train-did not
know that even as he sat comfortably
smoking and complacently looking
forward to the future, these two DUR
suers we're but a coach or so in the
rear, making plans of their own.
Remain, excellency," said Roleau
at length. Let me go forward alone
he may be hard to handle, for
surely he will not give up what he
has except with stiff resistance"
81 shall go Also" said Kitty stout.
ly. 81 must see how it goes OHIO
one can tell what next may happen
to the coin-I must be there to see it
all. Nevertheless, 1 thank you for
your chivalry, Roleau-you bring to
mind the men of my own country"
A flush of pleasure came to the
face Of the honest fellow at words Of
praise whose like he had never heard
in all his life.
"Come, then" said he, Eat least
there is no chance for him to escape
from u.s."
But, excellency," he added as they
passed the window in the next car
forward. look! What is that?"
She followed his gesture, and
looked out across the rugged land
scape in which they now found them.
selves. Ahead, coming at reckless