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"Of all tn gall l ever heard OF!
Private secretary, an Miss KILL
CREWS sapphires slowed away in his
trunk. II he amt sold 'em outside tn
pawnshops! VIII y gimme a free
hand, Mr.. Killigrew?"
Il suppose I'll have to-"
"All right. On board you draw
me a map o. tn rooms an where
Thomas Webb holds out. | shan't
come 4 tn house an meet anybody.
While you folks r at supper I'll sneak
up L his room an see what's in
his trunk. II l don't find 'em, why,
I'll come back { town an start a
news stand, Forty-second an Broad
way I'll be on tn yacht at half
past two. I'm on m way"
The yacht dropped anchor off shore
at pve. The beach was deserted
Doubtless the guests were catnapping
or reading. At the Killigrew villa one
did as ono pleased. Mr. and Mrs
Crawford were shown to their rooms
at once, and Haggerty prowled about
the stables and garage. Kitty knocked
at Mrs. Crawford's door half an hour
later.
Introductions were made at dinner.
The Crawfords knew most OF I[itty's
guests and so did Forbes, who was
very much interested in Lord Monck-
ton.
After dinner Crawford sought
Forbes. "IIava You any firearms with
you, Mort?" no whispered.
"A pair OF automatics. Why
Ssh! Please hustle and get them
and ask no questions. Hurry"
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faction. 10 Miss Killigrews and even
TO Mr.. Haggerty's"
Tablcau.
Broken by the entrance OF Crawford
and Forbes, who were also pale and
disturbed. Crawford flung "A packet
OF papers on the desk.
Webb, 1 fancy that these papers
are yours" said Crawford, smiling.
One glance was enough for Thomas.
Tell them the TRUTH" went on
Crawford; tell them who you are"
81 have wagered ="
"Never mind about the wager" put
in Forbes. Crawford and | have
just cancelled IT,"
what has happened7' asked
Thomas. The whole world seemed
tumbling about his unhappy head.
Tell Mr.. Kllligrew here how you
have imposed on him and his family"
urged Crawford, serious now. Tell
them your name, your full name"
Thomas hesitated n moment MY
name IL Henry Thomas Webb
Monckton."
"Nnth Baron OF Dlmbledon," added
Forbes: "and crazy as n loon!"
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which stood at the right of the desk.
1t was growing cold on the tray. A
sound. lie glanced up wearily. He
saw Kitty and Killigrew, and behind
them the sardonic visage OF Hag-
gerty. Thomas got up slowly.
Take II easy, Mr.. Webb" warned
Haggerty. Go on, Miss Killigrew,
an wen see first If you've hit It,"
Thomas stared, wide-6yed, from
face 10 face. What IN heavens name
had happened? What was this
blghter OF a detective doing at the
villa? And why was Kitty 80 white?
"Mr. Webb" began Kitty, striving
hard to maintain even tones, ION the
night OF May lS you and Lord Henry
MoncktOn stood on the curb outside
my carriage, near the Garden, where
| was blockaded in the fog. | heard
your voices. There was talk about
wager. The time imposed upon the
fulfilmenL OF this wager was six
months. Shortly after, Lord Monck-
ton entered my carriage under the
pretense Of getting into his own and
took my necklace OF sapphires. He
did II very clcverly. Then they were
turned over TO you. You were to carry
them for six months, find out to
whom they belonged, and return
them"
lnOuAdlNA VI llillNa away onih
Haggerty confidently. Nothing ever
happened like that"
Us il not true2" asked Kitty, ig-
norlng HaFgcrty's Interpolation.
Miss Killlgrew, either I'm dream
ing or you are | haven't the slight
est idea what you are talking about
Thomas was now whittier than Kitty.
"The talk about wager ls true; but
I never know you had lost any sap
phircs,"
"How about this Ilttle chamois-bag
which | found i'm your trunk, Mr..
Wcbb?" asked HaEgerty ironically.
Uc tossed the bag on the desk.
The bag hypnoti2ed Thomas. sud
denly he came 20 life. He snatched
up the bag and thrust It into his
pocket
Those are mine" ne said quite
calmly Mine, by every legal and
moral right in the world, Minel"
Kitty breathed hard and closed her
eyes.
"Somc brass'" jeered Haggerty
stepping forward.
"Can you prove H. ThomasT' asked
Knligrew. hoping against hope.
"Yes, Mr., Killigrew, to your salts
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Housewives S
Scrapbook
Helpful Hints
~~~N~~N~~~~~~~~~~s
n n

which salt has been dissolved and
then rubbing It dry with a clean cloth
to avoid turning yellow.
Now that black suede gloves are
again fashionable II might be we'll 10
know that IL they are brushed with
a fine brush after each wearing they
wild last longer.
Cover the upper half OF the broom
handle with old velvet or any soft
material. This will prevent the hands
from becoming calloused in sweeping.
Let the covering go over the end OF
the handle and sew It down with
strong Eaen thread. Tack the lower
end and the protector will be firm.
When frying fish that sput tiers sprin-
kle the top OF the range, within the
sputtering area, with salt. The salt
will absorb the grease and there will
be no odor.
A simple fiytrap can be made with
bowl OF soapy water covered with a
piece OF cardboard. Cut a hole, little
more than an inch in diameter, In CEN
tire OF cardboard and smear the edge
and underneath the hole with mo,ass ~
or syrup. The flies will go through
the hole and drop into the water.
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Copyright 1915,
CHAPTER NA.
tContinued.I


HE met Lord Monckton coming
- out.
Fine morning." he greeted.
lie made a gesture, palm up
ward.
A slight shiver touched the nape
of Kitty's neck. She had never no
ticed before how frightfully SCARED
his thumbs and fingertips were. lie
saw the glance.
All! You notice my fingers? Not
at all sensitive about them. really.
Hunting few years ago and
clumsily fell on the camp stove, Scar
on my shoulder where l struck as
rolled off, stupid. Tripped over u
case of canned corn. l have fingers
now as sensitive as a blind mans"
He smiled and stepped aside for
her to pass. She proved rather u
puzzle to him.
Kitty spent several minutes in the
telephone booth
She began to realize that the So
luton OF the Webb Monckton wager
Monckton was leaving on the NOR
row. She must play her cards
quickly or throw them away.
Later, she stole to the library door
and peered in. Thomas was at his
desk. For a long time she watched
him. He appeared restless, uneasy
The evening world., 1919-10-03
Cour t S hip
and Marriage
IAN a city girl marry a young far
mer and be happy2 This Is what.

l mer and be happy7 This Is what
Lillian L. would like to know.
II have two chances to we'd" she
frankly says, "and for the life Of me
] can't decide what to do. like both
the men, in fact l love them both.
You may think this impossible, Miss
Vincent. would have thought 80 my
self once, but I find that l love them
both because they are both such good,
kind men. Therefore since 1 appreci-
ate them both for their splendid
character and feel that l could be
happy with either one It is merely n
matter OF where shall live rather
than whom shall marry and be
happy with. The first man lives in
the city, just few blocks from my
home, and the second man lives on a
farm many miles from my home.
IT have always loved farms and
imagine 1 could be very happy on one,
but my mother says that as have
been reared in the city all my life
with the exception of a few weeks
each year 1 would be very unhappy
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he Bobbs- Merrill Co.
"A thousand to you, Haggerty, II
You recover them"
"A row between two stewards on
tn Celtic gave me tn clue"
why, that's the boat l came over
on"
sure thing,
And the thief was on board all the
timer"
Don't think he was when you
crossed. I've got L wait till tn boat
docks before / can get particulars.
It's like this. Tn chap who took tn
sapphires engaged passage as stew
ard. His cabin-mate saw him lookin'
over tn stones. He'd taken 'em our
O. their settings. This man jameson
pinches 'em, but his mate follows him
up an has 1t out with him in a water
front groggery. Got 'em back. Cool
customer. / went on board tn next
mornin an quizzed him. An say, he
done me up brown. AS unblinkin' a
lar IS | ever met. Took me L his
cabin an showed me what he pro-
fessed Jameson had swtped. Nothing
but a pearl an coral brooch. He did
II 80 natural that / swallowed tn bull,
horns an hoofs. I've had every
pawnshop in New York looked over,
but they amt there. I've been busy
on tho maharajah's emeralds. There's
n case. CleveTest ever. Some drug,
atomized through a keyhole, which
puts y Z by-by."
"By the way, what's the name OF
that steward who took my daughter &
saNphires?"
HIS monacker Is Webb" said HnF-
gerty; Thomas Webb, Esquire; an
believe me, he's some smooth guy
Thomas Webb"
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according 10 ones choice, brick red
being smart II black velvet skirt
could show below, or tan would be
pretty with brown. The lines of the
wrap are hmono. with a surplice clos
ing over TO one side. whore an elab-
orate bit OF hand embroidery accen-
tuatcs It. At the side also drop two
sash ends that are continued from the
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CHAPTER xxi.

-OR a moment Killigrew sat
sufny upright in his chair;
then gradually his body grew
limp, his chin sank, his shoul-
ders dropped 'Webb?" he said duly.
Are you sure, Haggerty?"
'No question about It. Y see, this
Jameson chap writes me sassy let
ter from Liverpool. Spite, Thomas
Webb was IN name, What's IN mat
tcr?"
"Haggerty, the very devil Is the
lmatter. Thomas Webb, recently "A
steward on the Celtic, has been my
wife's private secretary for nearly
two months"
SAY that again!" gasped Haggerty
bracng himself against the jamb OF
the door,
"But I'll wager my right hand that
8here's some mistake"
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CHAPTER XXIY.
n ~ EANWHILE the whlrligig
NH had gone about violently
NH after this fashion.

L" after this fashion.
Forbes, wondering might
lily, procured his automatics and gave
one TO his impatient friend.
What's the row, Crawffyr'
"Be as silent as you can" said
Crawford. "Follow me. We NAV be
too late"
Anywhere you say"
"The door will be locked. Wen
creep around the upper veranda and
enter by opposite windows. You keep
your eye on the valet. Don't be
afraid TO shoot II it's necessary"
what the deuce!"
"Come!"
But where?"
Lord Monckton's room"
Blindly and confidently Forbes
went out the rear window OF the
corridor. while Crawford made for
the front. They crept soundlessly
toward Lord Monckton. What was
up? Shoot the valet " necessary!
All right; Crawford knew what he
was doing. He generally did.
Through his window Forbes saw two
men packing suitcases furiously'
The moment Crawford entered the
room, Forbes did likewise. without
the least idea what II was all about
put up your hands," said Craw-
ford quietly.
Master and man came about face.
HIM The dyed beard and stained
skin might fool any one but me
Mason"
Mason! Forbes hand shook violent
ly.
~ have seen you with beard be-
fore, In the days when we hadn't
time for raZors knew you th'
instant | laid eyes on you, Now
then, a few words, | do not care "a
stand in your debt. Haggerty Il
downstairs. Upon two occasions yot
saved my life Keep your eye
on your man, Forbes! Twice
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New and Original For Smart
Fashion Designs d women
By Mildred Lodewic k
An Individual Wrap to Complete a TeIuet CotUn

THERB ls some
i thing irresist-
Ibly charming
about the woman
who presents an ap-
pearance that Is out
OF the ordinary, yet
refined. artistic and
rich. We see but few
OF such women, how
ever. in every day
life, the reasons be-
ing that II not only
requires more time
10 arrange such cos
tunes than It does
to 60 out and buy
q o IN thing like
every one else has,
but few women have
a strong desire TO be
individual, or at least
II they have, they
hack the courage OF
their convictions In
regard TO taste.
Wraps this year
are many and varied
in character. many
OF duvetyn, velvet,
velour, and many OF
short out furs. The
fur wraps are short.
the anartest ones in
jacket length to be
worn with either
separate skirts or
frocks. A really de-
llghtful little wrap
for the woman who
Possesses n velvet
skirt or frock is the
ono I have designed
for to- day. II is
made OF soft duve-
tyn, and while a fur
piece is not "A neces-
sary adjunct, II is
expected 20 lend
services at the neck
on days that are
moro than cool. The
color aelectcd NAV he
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4 nave sl-1 yuTuD %
rich red velour liks
ample which I
thought 70 have made
into a tailored drees
for practical wear AL
winter. 1 have q
rather large bust and
small hips. weight lse
pounds. Am thirty
nine years old. have
dark brown hair and
eyes, olive skin.
MRS. J. Q.
Flat buttons oR
bodice and sleeve.
Group OF tucks down
centre back OF fnock.
Collar OF velour over
laid with white -
ecru organdy.
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CHAPTER XIII.

//A Mr. KTLLTGREW," whis-
SSNU pcred Haggerty, "wul
NQ you get Miss Kitty an
Thomas int tn study
end O tn library?"
Found anything?"
9TH sapphires were in his trunk, all
right Tucked away in tn toes OF
pair o. shoes. Webb is in tn library
now. JUS get Miss Kitty"
every we'll" replied Krligrcw, lead
en- hearted
Thomas had been busy all day. He
was growing very tired, and often
now the point Of his pen sputtered,
The second man had brought In his
dinner and set II on a small stand
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"There's a Mr. Haggerty in your
office, Mr. Kllllgrew | told him to
wait"
"Haggerty, the detcctve?"
"Yes. lie said you'd be glad to see
him. Has news of some sort"
Klligrew hurried into his private
office. Hello, Haggerty! What's the
trouble this mornng?"
"Got some news for you" Hag-
gerty accepted cigar. "l've a hunch
that | can find Miss Killigrews sap
phires."
mo! / thought they had been sold
over the other side"
Seems not"
"Got your man."
"Nope. Funny kind OF job, though,
Fooled tn customs inspectors. Sap
phires r here in New York, some
where's"
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draped girdie which forms the lower
portion OF the wrap. An odd sffect
at the neck Is produced by the
shoulder seams being shaped into n
sort OF upstanding collar mat may
be faced with velvet. satin or fur.
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rhnhlon fAiitor, ENenlus Wv
Having consider
able time to EN-
brolder my clothes, l
would appreciate a
design from you Cor
a dark brown satin
dress. Am eighteen
years Of age, ) feet 1
inch tall, weigh lO4
pounds.
MARY X.
The bodice OF this
model blouses softly
at the walstlino.
Cream georgette col
lar and Guns could
be buttonholed in
brown.
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X/OU will save sugar and gas IL
you add apples to the jam or
marmalade. Allow one cup of
very finely cut apples to each quart
of fruit.
II you must rely upon the gas
range for cooking preserves always
use an asbestos mat
Before frying sausages prick them
generously with a needle. They will
then not burst open in the frying
process.
Plum butter will save butter this
winter because the children will pre-
fer II to spread on bread or crackers.
Now is the time TO make 1t. Remove
the pits before putting the fruit in
the preserving kettle. Add only suf-
ficlent water to prevent scorching.
Cook slowly. When the skins burst
and the juice runs freely press
through colander. Heat sugar in
oven. To each quart of pulp allow
two cups OF sugar and ground CHINA
mon and mace to suit the taste. Let
II simmer until thick, stirring fire.
quently.
when roasting quails wrap each bird
in a thin slice OF bacon. toothpicK
will hold it in place. You will find
this very delicious
When selecting a ham ask the
butcher to pierce It with his knife
through the thick part. II the blade
comes out with grease sticking 10 1t
do not take the ham. In a good ham
the blade Will come out clean.
II you want a yellow frosting beat
the yolks OF eggs very light and
thicken them with sugar just as you
would the whites. or course it viii
take a little longer to harden taan
1t does when using the whites.
A good way to utilize the ham
bone is to cook it in split pea SOUP.
Some housewives cut frankfurters
into small pieces and add them to the
soup. 1t has been estimated that one
nutriment than six ounces of ham
burger steak.
You need not discard the black kid
OF suede gloves when the finger tips
look gray. Mix little India ink with
half tcaspooonful Of olive oil and
apply to the faded spots with a small
brush. Let the gloves dry well before
wearing them.
The wallpaper may go another sea-
son II II gets a thorough cleansing
Wrap a soft cloth around the broom
and with this dust the paper well but
not SO vigorously as to stretch or mar
Il. when all the dust is re-
moved cut a loaf OF stale bread (two
day old into quarters and rub the
wallpaper with this, Use downward
strokes and let them be light but
steady.
The old Turkish towels make ex-
cellent cloths for polishing the stoves
or the brass and nickel fixtures in the
house. 1t gives a high polish with
little labor.
with a little home care you can
often save the price OF polish on the
patent leather shoes. Go over the
Ahoes with cloth wet in cold water
While still wet wipe with dry cloth
rubbing gently to give the polish.
When making UP new rod curtains
make the hens OF equal width on tor
and bottom. Each time they are
laundered put the rod through the
alternate hem. This will equalze the
wear and prolong the use OF the cur
. tain.
II you have a washing machine pu
gasolene into 1t and proceed in th'
usual way to cleapse garments, &c
Three gallons OF gasolene will clear
several costumes and may mean 1
saving of several dollars to you.
You can effectually clean the stray
4rktinE by using warm water il
\
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CHAPTER XXI.

"A ~ EANWHlLE Killigrew ar
NW rived in New York. Went to
I'VE the bank, deposited Kitty's
opal, and sought his office
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You need not discard the black kid
OF suede gloves when the finger tips
look gray. Mix little India ink with
half tcaspooonful Of olive oil and
apply to the faded spots with a small
brush. Let the gloves dry well before
wearing them.
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You can effectually clean the straw
arktinE by using warm water in
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skirt us tunic, Which VIII make The
shiny part nearer the belt. Satin but
tons.
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Jewels in London-A Man Who Has
Inherited an English Title and Some Price
less Sapphires Is Suspected of the Crime,
Though One Woman Falls in Love With Him
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The wallpaper may go another sea-
son II it gets a thorough cleansing
Wrap a soft cloth around the broom
and with this dust the paper well, but
not SO vigorously as to stretch or mar
Il. When all the dust is re-
moved cut loaf OF stale bread 1.-TWO
day old) into quarters and rub the
wallpaper with this. Use downward
strokes and let them be light but
steady.
The evening world., 1919-10-03

The old Turkish towels make eX-
cellent cloths for polishing the stoves
or the brass and nickel fixtures in the
house. 1t gives high polish with
little labor.
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Fashion Dditor. Evsuing World
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II you have a washing machine put
gasolene into 1t and proceed in the
usual way to cleause garments, &c.
Three gallons of gasolene will clean
several costumes and may mean a
saving of several dollars to you.
The evening world., 1919-10-03

with a little home care you can
often save the price Of Il polish on the
patent leather shoes. Go over the
.hoes with a cloth wet in cold water.
While still wet wipe with a dry cloth,
rubbing gently TO give the polish.
The evening world., 1919-10-03

When making up new rod curtains
make the hens OF equal width on top
and bottom. Each time they are
laundered put the rod through the
alternate hem. This will equaiize the
wear and prolong the use OF the cur
tain.
The evening world., 1919-10-03

A good way to utilize the ham
bone is to cook it in split pea SOUP.
Some housewives cut frankfurters
into small pieces and add them to the
soup. 1t has been estimated that one
cup Of split pea soup contains greater
nutriment than six ounces of ham
burger steak.
The Lexington advertiser., 1919-05-16
Children CRY
FOR FLETCHER'S
G a s TO RIA

w. T. Johnson and O.tC. Adair came
down from Sidon today to paint the
residence of R. K. Woodruff.
Master A. P James left Tchula last
Saturday without notifying his parents
and his present whereabouts are unknown
to them 1t is rumored that he has gone
to AttaIa county. His parents are nat
urally anxious about him and will appre-
ciate any information in regard to where
he is.
L. Beard, of Dallas, Texas, passed
through Tchula Thursday of last week
enrqute to Lexington on visit to rela-
relatives and friends. Mr. Beard left
Holmes county forty-fve years ago and
this is his first visit to his old haunts
in that time.
W. L. Doty, of Richardson's Bend, made
trip to the county seat Tuesday.
Prof. B. C. SETTLER, the popular sur
veyor of Greenwood, passed through
Tchula Tuesday enroute to Durant
Mrs. W. j., Sails came up from jack
son Thursday of last week to spend sew
eral days with her husband.
l. D. Rabold, of New York, visited
Tchula Thursday Of last week on his
usual business circuit.
r. L. Wallace's new lumber shed and
garage building, Ito be used. by R. M.
Warfeld) is being pushed as rapidly to
completion as weather conditions will
The Lexington advertiser., 1919-05-16
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
& ASTO Fri q

W. c. Downer and w. W. Ammons, two
progressive farmers of the Emory neigh
borl+ood, passed through Tchula Tuesday
enroute to Greenwood to get prices on
cotton. They have somewhere in the
neighborhood of so bales yet unsold.
w. S. Sample passed through the city
Tuesday on his return to Greenville from
visit to his family, at Franklin
DR.. T. W. Foster made professional
call at Marcella Monday, returning
Tuesday morning
j. S. Shurlds and H. w. Shurlds, of
Shackelfords Switch. were Tchula visit
ors Monday.
DR.. NJ. P. Winkler has installed
special register in his store for the COL
lection of war tax, which amounts to
large sum each month on the sale Of soft
drinks, etc.
Mrs J. P. Lacey's little daughter, Elma
Reed, has been on the sick list this week.
Rev. T. W. Adams, of Brookhaven, PEN
itentisry chaplain, conducted services at
the Belmont state farm Sunday.
W. Z. Hays spent Sunday as guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Beall, Jr., at Lexing-
ton, spending the night with friends at
Durant
Miss Bertha Mclean, Of Greenwood, vis.
tied Tchula friends Sunday evening
r. E. Warfeld states that while the
present spring is, unusually rainy and
cool that the spring of 1882 was decided
ly more so as heavy frost was expe-
rienced on May 20, of that year,
The following pupils of the Tchula
high school attended the field day exer-
cises at Lexington last week: James
The Lexington advertiser., 1919-05-16

neys for the defendants have filed de-
murrers to the indictments in which
large number of grounds of defense are
set up, one of the most interesting being
that whskey is contraband and an in
dictment charging its theft will therefore
not hold good. The. cases are set for
hearing on May 10th.
T. M. Manning has constructed boat
and will engage in fishing until the cot
ton season opens, when he will again
have charge of the Tchula Commercial
Company's gin.
W. H. Morehead spent. Sunday pleas
antly with Greenwood friends.
K. E. Marks is quite a frequent visitor
at Howard From all accounts there
isn't altogether his relatives he calls on
so frequently there, but has up "des-
perate case" instead.