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onite and by that time the maid Will
be here with hot water bottle. I'll
fix you up in no time.
And she did. Poor Mac, in the act
Of doing off in blissful relief from
pain, reached out and patted the
Widows hand. "Good old girl" he
sighed happily. you're much better
for me than one Of these little young
things that don't know how to make
a man comfortable" And after that
he slept. hot water bottle clutched
tightly to his face.
Hortense regarded him with eyes
from which the scales had sudden
ly been snatched. He was thinking
possibly thinking seriously Of that
young thing upstairs, that pretty little
creature on whose soft cheeks the
down of babyhood still fingered. Mac
why, he had belonged to her for
three years. He had been her con-
slant cavalier. He had never allowed
her to be lonely or to feel, IN mo-
ment of depression, that she did not
belong to any one. Suppose Mac
should fall in love with Peggy! Per-
haps he had already. Her heart grew
very tender toward him. She pulied
light cover over his shoulders,
tucking it solicitously about him. 1t
would not do for him to take cold
while a tooth was on rampage.
1n C0tf
the contented ipurring Of a kitten
that has just Tapped up bowl OF
cream. Then it grew bit harsher
until finally it rose and rose with
| the raucous hideOusness of giant
file being scraped across an iron bar.
Macs mouth became n volcano, emit
ting frightful sounds.
Hortense moved her chair back
from him little. 1t was terr1Dle.
She wished suddenly that the pretty
Peggy would run down the stairs ana
| happen to pass the door. A sight
like Mac with his mouth open and
| snoring so fervently would forever
destroy any illusions she might have
|
Peggy did not come. Ned was con-
ducting one of those whirlwind cam
paigns that sweep so many girls into
bondage before they are aware OF
| the chains.
Suddenly Mac opened his eyes and
gropingly held out a hand to her.
Marry me, my dear, or cut the strings
that bind! You've been q good pal
for q long time"
Hortense laughed shakily. Il
was thinking of marrying you, Mac,
but-but you snored just now. Ugh!'
She shuddered q little. 1T was ter
rible, Mac, really, terrible! 1t sound
ed like buzz saw"
From upstairs came gale Of light
laughter, with the tinkling, musical
ripple Of the very young. Mac sat
up alertly. There was an expectant
look on his handsome face. $50, you
are going to cut the strings, then!
I'm not going to hang on forever,
Horty, honest, now" He touched his
cheek where the pain had lately at
tackled him. A smile of gratitude came
into his eyes. you'd be such com
Portable sort Of wife Herty, and-aRd
I'm used to you. Can't you, nowi
Say?"
All at once Hortense capitulated
Perhaps it was another burst Of laugh
ter from upstairs that determined
her. "Snoring's not the worst fault
. man can have, Mac" she consoled
herself Il k-perhaps-well,
know this time, it's-yes."
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or and handsomely embellished with
panel embroidery in brown silk. Nat
ural opossum tones in with these
colors perfectly and bands Of it finish
the full flaring sleeves. The same fur
provides collar. With which one may
defy the coolest day when it is rolled
up about the face.
Bolivia cloth is the foundation of the
distinctive coat at the left. It is in
dark blue and has wide, ripping
skirt portion. with an indicated waist
line, where embroidery, in self color,
becomes important. It is one Of the
models with sleeves ending in deep
cuffs and its special pride and glory is
its large collar Of beaver fur.
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Made MausoIeums Fashionable.

Archeologists claim that pyramids
were the first mausoleums, but the
example set by Queen Artemisia took
hold OF popular fancy to such an ex-
tent that a few years after she had
paid the famous marble tribute to her
head lord and master, the custom Of
erecting mausoleums became so uni
versal throughout Greece and Rome
that from that day on such a structure
was erected to the memory of practi-
cally every great man.
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bands rather than in more heavy ef-
fects. The dresses shown indicate the
prevalence Of the longer waistline as
well as the longer skirt and are given
interest by the use of Sits and by
stuffed cushion effects for hens and
collars. Fringe is retained as trim.
ming for evening dresses.
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Nyu h44 ~saQ
Even Hrofane.

Mrs. Kawler-I understand one can
learn different languages from the
phonograph.
Mrs. Wagg-Well, since our neigh
bors got theirs, l know my husband
has used language never heard him
use before.
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There's the Difference.

The wise producer looks to the
fixing of his fences" The plodder
goes along haphazard and howls at
conditions and the lack of profit, but
does nothing and gets nowhere.-F. p.
Willets. 81
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Trimming.

Braidlike trimming often finds itself
In reality a narrow fold, fastened to
the suit or gown at only one side and
sporting an elusive bit of embroidery
at the very edge.
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Fall Suit STYLES.

The coats and suits shown for fall
hv the Haute C0utoure, Paris. continue
to emphasize the straight and slightly
,onger skirts, and the use Of cape ef-
.ects to the waistline. Fur trimmings
ire extensively used, but In narrow
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Just So,

'sWhat is the name Of the book you
are reading, girlie?"
"'Thirty-six Ways to Hold Hus-
bands Love-"
"One way is enough If it will work"
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VISAISau .ot1Ib
Stew. Take a
pound Of the
neck Of lamb, cut
in small pieces,
roll in two table
spoonfuls of flour.
brow in one
tah1oSDOOnfu1 nj
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The Kitchen
Cabinet 80
Copyright. 1921. Western Newspaper Union

Well read. deeply learned and thor
oughly grounded in the hidden knowl-
edge of all salads and all potherbs
whatsoever.-Beaumo and Fletcher.
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The patter of rain on cottage roof
Is a sound that love full we'll
And l love the break of an autumn day
And the woodlands leafy smell.
I love the turn of pasture lane
Where asters mimic the mist,
And l love the orchard fruit that glows
To blush where the sun has kissed.
r. r. Greenwood.
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A Concentrated Linauist.

"You say your wife is a great lin,
guist? How many languages doee abe
speak?' -
"Oh, it's all In one language.
Life.
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Remove Iodine Stain.

To remove iodine stain from cotton
or linen make thin paste of starch
and cold water, put stained pieces In
and soak overnight. It will then wash
out easily with soap and water.
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~ cream, One-Quarter VI d
cupful of sugar, two cup
fuls of flour, sifted with
two teaspoonfuls of baking powder and
one-quarter of a teaspOOnful of salt.
Stir to a smooth batter, then fold In
the stiffly beaten whites. Cook on q
hot, we'll creased waffle iron and sprtn-
kle with powdered sugar before serv-
ing.
Butterscoteh sauce.-Melt two ta-
blespoonfuls of Drowned flour, stir to
a paste, then add three-Quarters OF
cupful of water and cook until smooth
like an ordinary sauce. Lastly. add
one-quarter Of cupful Of molasses,
one tablespoonful of vinegar and one
cupful of brown sugar, and let boil up
once.
Spiced Peaches.-Use seven pounds
Of fruit to five pounds Of sugar, with
an ounce each of cinnamon and cloves
tied loosely in small bag; add one
pint of water and one pint Of vinegar.
When boiling hot drop in the peaches.
a few at time, and cook until they
are thoroughly scalded. Pour the boil
ing hot sirup over them after the can
is full. Seal as usual.
Preserved Figs.-Where the fresh,
ripe fig is to be obtained they make a
delicious preserve. Pour three quarts
of boiling water over three quarts of
figs, which have been sprinkled with
one-half cupful of baking soda. Let
stand ten minutes, then rinse the figs
well with water running through them
in colander. Boil two pounds OF
sugar in three pints Of water ten min
utes, add the figs, cover closely and
cook slowly until the figs are clear and
tender. This may take two hours and
the quantity of water should not be al
lowed to become too much reduced.
When the figs are clear, boil down the
sirup until heavy. Pour over and seal.
The rind of two oranges added to the
figs improves the flavor, some think.
Spiced figs may be prepared as are
spiced peaches.
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Wool Jersey Holds Popularity

Wool Jersey cloth promises to be
just as popular as ever during thu
coming season. It appears in all ths
popular shades.
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SEASONA1LE IDEAS.

For the waffle lover this will be q
piece de resistance. as every one
I.....-e. ho.,, xaolioiona a
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Mars has day forty-one minutes
longer than our own.
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EVERYDAY GOOD THINGS.

The following treatment OF lamb
stew is unusual but worth trying:
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huOWS llOW uCl1C1Vtl0 q
tender, crisp waffle is.
Never serve a hot sirup
with waffles, as it tends
to soften and destroy
their crispness.
Rich Waffles. - Add
the yOlks Of three eggs
to two cupfuls OF
cream, one-Quarter Of a
cupful of sugar, two cup
fuls of flour, sifted with
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-16
FRENCH PLANNING
TO GO FURTHER
INTO GERMANY

PARIS, April 16.-The Echo de-
Paris declared oday, In discussing
Fridays meeting OF the French cab
met, at which the question Of the ex-
tension Of the military control Of the
allies in Germany was condsidered,
that the occupation of more German
territory by French forces, beyond
the Ruhr district and including at
least a part of the industrial district
Of Westphalia may result should the
Germans fail to meet the allied de-
mands for the payment Of $4,000, 900
gold marks by May 1.
The newspapers say that Marshal
Foch submitted military report hold
ing that the first French advance
should be executed with military fore
es sufficient to deal with any German
reaction.
Louis Loucher. minister of the lib
Grated regions. submitted an economic
report dealing with tn additional PEN
altics.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-16
INVALID WOMAN BURNS TO
DEATH IN FIRE AT HOME

Miss Daisy L. Rock, 80 years old.
an invalid, was burned to death in
bed in her home on a ranch seven
miles north of Brownsville about 3
o'clock this morning. The origin Of
fire has not been determined.
Miss Block was alone in the house
at the time. Neighbors saw the smoke
and flames and ruched there too late
to be of any assistance.
One neighbor. woman. rushed into
the place and tried to affect rescue,
but was driven back by the flames,
which set her own apparel afire. She
managed to beat out the blaze without
suffering injury. The house was des-
troved with all its contents.
The body will be brought to
Brownsville late this afternoon for
burial.
Miss Rock is survived by three
sisters, Miss Kate Rock and Mrs.
William M. Rock Of Brownsville and
Mrs. NJ. j. Coney of San Antonio
and two brothers, James f.. Rock Of
San Antonio and William M. Rock Of
Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-16
WEATHER FORECAST

Tonight and Sunday fair and coldrr.
Fresh to strong northerly winds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-16
STORY OF EUGENIE'S
ESCAPE FINALLY is
REVEALED IN LETTER

LONDON, April 6-The recent
death of Sir John Montagu Bur-
goyne, famous for his rescue of the
late Empress Eugenie at the fall of
the Second French Empire in 1870,
has brought to light letter written
by Sir John to Sir Henry Ponsonby
ten days after the dramatic voyage
across the English channel. The let
ter relates the details of the escape
i'm which DIR. Evans, an American
dentist was instrumental.
Sir Johns yacht happened to be
lying i'm the harbor at Deauville on
Sept. $3.50, waiting favorable
weather for sailing. At p. m. two
strangers came aboard and asked for
an audience with the owner. They
appeared to trust Sir John and CON
fided to him that the Empress was
concealed in Deauville He agreed
to convey her to safety in England
and it was decided that Lady Bur
goyne should remain on board in or
der not to arouse suspicion.
Sir John in his letter says the es'
cape was planned by Prince Met
ternich and most skillfullly carried
out by DIR. Evans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-16

DALLAS, TEXAS, April l6-
Latest yet meager reports from the
tornado swept sections of North
east Texas indicate that the storm
took at least seven lives there YES
terday in Wood, Gregg, Cass and
Bowie counties, passing later into
Miller and Hampstead counties,
Arkansas, where more than a score
of persons are reported killed.
Scores Of others are reported rs
injured in Texas. Six of the Texas
fatalities were at Avinger, Cass
county, and one at Atlanta. Reports
from Little Rock, Ark. ARE that the
death list is growing and may ex-
ceed fifty. Texarkana reports
eighteen known dead.
Telepnonic communications in the
devasted area are paralyzed
The storm originated in Gregg
county, according to reports here
The wind. in passing through Cass
county, covered path about half
a mile wide, sweeping a timber sec
tion which has not been heard from
today.
Houses were damaged or destroy :
ed at Avinger, Linden, O'Farrel,
atlanta and Gladewater.
Mrs. r. L.Dunbar and young son
Pre- among he identified dead at
Avinger. The other fatalities there
were amon' Log-c-s
w. B. Henderson, well known
farmer, was killed at Atlanta.
Accurate estimates of the pro-
perty loss are unavailable. Thirteen
homes were demolished at Avinger
Minneola reported four dwellings
destroyed in addition to a'number Of
farm houses.
A young calf at Minneola was
blown several hundred yards and
landed in the branches of an oak tree
from which it was rescued uniniured
Sixteen homes were blown down
at Gladwater.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-16
AUSTRIA HAS NOVEL
SOLDIER BONUS PLAN
INV The Asxoriared PressI

BUDAPEST, April 10 Austrians
who did not see service in the war
are to be compelled to pay a special
tax, the proceeds of which il to be
devoted to the care of disabled Hun
garian soldiers or the dependents Of
those who were killed in the war
Hungary has about 250,000 dis
abled fighting men and, including
the orphans. widows and refugees,
the government has to provide for
more than 100000 persons. This
number is about one eighth of the
entire population of Hungary.
More than 1000 families who fled
from Pennsylvania when that sec
ton of Hungary was annexed to
Rumania by the peace treaty still are
living in railway cars in the various
yards in this city. When one family
manages to find rooms in Budapest,
the vacated car is Immediately
claimed by newly arrived refugees.
Through the efforts Of American
welfare missions about $4,000 chill
dren are being fed in Budapest alone
Complete outfits Of clothing have
been distributed to them many
times.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-16

TExARKANA, TEXAS l6Wih three
which Erdd Miller
Friday northeast the
the are stll neo
the calls which fing when. he
height, O. calls reached before failed
.
the dason being brought back by relief workers
Skiing Texakan by the full brunt Of the
Pareny struck Trn community three miles northeast which
practically raztd by the winter
Shiloh, miles northeast, ! a heap of wreckage
Darkness hamPsred the work Of the wsr last night but they
frequently guided to the injured by 81 distress
Along the Ninth road leading from Texk, dnssy
wooded resemble battlefield artillery Massivr
oaks
have been moved down as By huge cutting machine
Tree trunks, branches imbers, tangled
bands Boy passage
Numbers of the injured
transported highway
and rude shelters travelling children
missing.
One freak of the in frontya Of a
denee the Eylau road bearing
miles distant and addressed Chicago IL probably
relic of the tornado which struck Melissa
BROOkHAVEN. MISS, April 16-An unidentified has been
killed and twelve injured tornado which
teen miles Of here today Ten homes demolished
BIRMINGHAM ALA April l6-RePorts trikng
badly crippled wires indicate
county, has been almost completely
TINS morning and that Sugent in Lamar has suffered like
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-16

FINANCES Are
MUCH BETTER
Writer Declares Govern
meat Will Remain Solvent
In Readjustments

ROME, April 16-There is no long
er any doubt that Italy will remain
solvent even though her wealth has
been terribly undermined by the ex-
penses of the war, says the Marquis
de Johannes, editor of the Economis-
ia, the most important financial
weekly here. The editor pointed out
that if the Italian government could
avoid adding to the paper currency,
this would create confidence which
would improve the rates and that
If the next two or three seasons
were favorable the Italian treasury
might hope for an early return of
annual surpluses.
The necessity for further ennis
sions of paper money has been eli
minated by the new law authorizing
an increase in the price of bread.
This also has reduced the annual de-
ficit in the state budget to less than
4, ,00O, 900, 900 of lire, instead of the
$4,000, 900, 900 of last year.
Many new taxes also will be ap-
piled this year and these are ex-
pected TO provide a continued in
crease in the national receipts, since
the Italian tax payer seems mex
haustib'e in his contributions to the
restoration of his country's finances.
Other numerous signs of econo-
mic revival in Italy are pointed out
by Italian economists. These include
a decrease in the number and ex
tent of strikes, increased railway
earnings and an increase in the
amount of capital invested in hydro
electric plants.
Imports of manufactured articles
from abroad are slowly decreasing,
while Italian exports, chiefly to Med
iterranean countries and South
America are increasing.
The rational savings now exceed
1900, ,0O0, 900 of lire, as compared
to about 7,000,000,0O0 before the
war
Observers say that even the most
excitable and ignorant of the tia
liam people have finally come to real
ize the imposs;bility of instituting
the Soviet system in Italy. The re-
cent deliberations Of the Italian So
cialists Party and of the General
Confederation of Labor decided in
favor Of evolutionary action and
excluded the possibility OF rLvolu-
tion by violence.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-16
BUSINESS MEN
URGED TO ATTEND
RELIGIOUS SERVICE

A cirular letter, signed by eleven
individuals and one firm of business
men, was sent to business men gen
erallly in Brownsville today urging
them to attend a meeting at the
Baptist church tomorrow afternoon
when the pastor, DR.. J. l.. Gross,
will deliver a special sermon to men
only. The letter says:
knowing that character is the
basis of all genuine prosperity in any
community, and that all lofty ideals
and noble characters have their foun-
dation in religion, we the under
signed citizens Of Brownsville, take
great pleasure in cordially and
earnestly inviting you to attend a
great Mass Meeting to be held for
men only, in the First Baptist
Church next Sunday after noon at
three o'clock.
"The meeting will be addressed
by DIR. ]. L. Gross, for many years
Pastor Of the First Baptist Church
Of Houston, and for the last four
years, the Enlistment Secretary Of
his denomination for the entire
State. DIR. Gross has had large ex-
perience in speaking to men. and
and will bring helpful and up
lifting message. His purpose will DC
to make better fathers, better hus-
bands, nobler sons and better citi-
zens out Of every man who attends
the service.
"Let every forward looking mar
join in seeking to make Browns
vile a better City in which to live.
Let US also get better acquainted
with each other. Come and bring
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-16
FOCH TO PRESIDE AT
FRENCH CELEBRATION

PARIS. April 16-Marshal Foch
will preside at the ceremony which
will take place at the Arc de Triom-
phe on May to celebrate the Tooth
anniversary Of the death of Napo
leon Bonaparte. Standing by the arch
craven with the names Of Napo-
Icons victories, the man whom
many have come TO consider as one
Of the greatest soldiers of all times,
will make fitting speech to honor
dead comrade.
1t Is emphasized that the centen-
airy celebration is in no way poll
teal in character but is merely a tri-
butte to- one Of the greatest Of
French generals.
President Millerand. and the Pre-
sidents of the Senate and Chamber.
Bourgeois and Peret, are giving
their support to the celebrations,
which will include commemorative
visits to Corsica, Elba, and to several
battlefields where Napoleon gained
his most famous victories.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-16
EARLY SCHOOL
BOND VOTES
VERY LIGHT

Early morning vote 10 the special
school bond election at the grammar
school was unusually light, total of
only 30 votes having been recorded
up TO ! p. M. This was a disappoint-
ment to the school authorities, but is
explained as due to the fact that
here is. no opposition to the propos-
al.
All persons who have not yet voted
are being urged TO do so this after
noon. A large ballot for the proposal
Is desnred as making 1t possible to
dispose of the bonds all the easier.
although little difficulty Is anticipat-
cd on this score.
Patrons of the school have been
asked to drop in this afternoon and
cast their ballots. Under the law, any
person who has resided within the
state twelve months, who is taxable
either for real estate or personal
property, who is p years old and
who has paid the 1921 poll tax is en-
titled to vote.