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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23
CHAPTER II.
Masauers.

Joseph Maillard might have hope
fully considered the note from the Mid
night Masquer to be hoax perpetrat-
ed by some of his friends, but he took
no chances. Two detectives were post
ed in the grounds outside the house;
inside, two others, masked and CO.'S
tuned, were keeping quietly efficient
eye on all that TRANSFERRED.
Each guest upon entering was con-
Quoted directly to the presence of Jo-
seph Maillard himself. or of his wife;
was hidden to unmask in this private
audience, and was then presented with
favor and sent forth masked anew
to the festivities. These favors were
concealed, in the case of the ladies, in
corsage bouquets; in that of the men,
inside false cigars. There was to be
a general opening of the fayors at mid
night, the time set for unmasking. All
this ceremony was regarded by the
guests as delightful innovation, and
by Joseph Maillard as delightful
way of assuring himself that only in
vited guests entered his house. Invita-
tions might be forged-faces, never!
Lucie Ledanois entered the presence
Of her stately relative, and after I'M
masking, dutifully exchanged kisses
with Mrs. Maillard. Until some months
previously, until she had come into the
management of her own property-Or
what was left of it-Lucie had been
the ward of the Maillards.
"Mercy, child, how marvellous you
look tonightw exclaimed Mrs. Mail
lard, holding her off and examining her
high color with obvious suspicion.
"Thank you, ma'am," and Lucie made
a mock courtesy. DO you like little
| Columbine?"
every much. Here's Aunt Sally
take Miss Lucie's cloak, Sally"
An old colored servant bobbed her
head in greeting to Lucie, who re-
moved her cloak As she did so, she
saw that Mrs Maillard's eyes were
fastened in utter amazement upon her
| throat.
,.Isnt it pretty, auntie?" she asked,
smilingly.
"My goodness gracious!" The stern
eyes hardened. "Where-where on
earth did you obtain such thing?
Why-why-"
Columbine's features fiinched. She
was poor relation, of course, so the
look in the older woman's eyes and the
Implication of the words formed little
less than an insult.
Quietly she put one hand to her
throat and removed the collar, drop
ping it into the hand of Mrs. Maillard,
It was a thing to make any woman's
eyes widen--a collar of exquisitely
wrought gold studded with ten great
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23

Chiffonade Tea Punch.-Prepare
four cupfuls of strong tea, let it cool,
then add to the juice of six lemons
and one pineapple cut in bits, one'pound
Of cooked cherries, one cupful Of sugar.
Stir until the sugar Is dissolved, add
one quart Of carbonated water, pint
at time. Serve with sprig Of mint
and chopped ice in glasses.
Boston Cream.-Take three quarts
of water and one and one-half pounds
Of sugar, two teaspoonfuls of lemon
extract, two ounces Of tartaric acid,
and the whites of two eggs. Boil the
water and allow it to get cold, then
stir in the other ingredients, beating
the whites until stiff. Mix well and
pour into bottles and keep in the ice
chest. When serving put pinch of
soda in glass, half fill the glass with
ice and fill with the cream. Drink i'm
mediately.
Chocolate Sirup.-This will keep If
kept in the ice chest until it is used !:
Take three squares of chocolate, one
ounce Of cocoa, one and one-half
pounds of sugar and pint Of water,
one and one-half teaspoonfuls of va
nilla Boil the cocoa in one-half cupful
Of water in a double boiler ten
minutes, CRATE the chocolate and mix
it with one-third of its measure in
sugar; add this to the boiling cocoa,
stirring constantly, then add the re-
mainder of the sugar and boil for ten
minutes. Remove from the fire, strain
and cool and add the vanilla. Add a
tablespoonful Of the strip to cold milk
or icewater, top with a marshmallow
or spoonful of cream
Blackberry Sherbet. = Strain the
juice from a quart of preserved black
berries; add half as much water as
juice and sugar if not sweet enough.
Add a tablespoonful Of lemon juice.
Freeze to a mush, then add the whites
Of two eggs beaten stiff, and freeze
hard. Grape juice, raspberry juice or
other fruit juices may be prepared In
the same way,
Coffee Frappe.-Make strong in
fusion of coffee, strain, cool. sweeten
and pack in ice and salt. Serve
garnished with whipped cream. Choco-
late or cocoa may be served in the
same way.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23

blazing star sapphires. Beside 1t the
diamonds that bejeweled Mrs. Mail
lard's ample front looked cold and
lifeless.
"That?' queried Lucie, innocently,
producing scrap Of channels and dab
bling at her nose. ooh, that's very in
teresting! 1t was made for Queen Hor-
tense-so was this scarf that keeps my
ragged hair from looping out! They
were present-on this morning"
"Girl |" The lady's voice was harsh.
"a present? From whom, if you
please?"
"Oh, / promised not to tell; he's a
particular friend of mine. Aren't the
stones pretty?"
Mrs. Maillard was speechless. She
compressed her firm lips and watched
Lucie replace the sapphire collar with
out a word to offer. Silently she ex-
tended corsage bouquet from the pile
beside her; then, in trembling voice.
forced herself to explain about the IA
vor inside.
Slipping her mask, into place Lucie
was gone, not without relief. She
knew very well that within half an
hour Bob Maillard would be informed
that she had accepted gifts of jewels
from other men, with all the accompa-
nying implications and additions that
Imagination could furnish. For, al
though Bob Maillard wanted very
much indeed to marry her, his mother
had no intention of sanctioning such a
union.
Neither has Uncle Joseph" she re-
Elected, smiling to herself, "and neither
have l.! So we're all agreed, except
Bob"
"Columbine !" A hand fell upon her
wrist. "Columbine! Turn and confess
thy sins 7"
She had come to the foot Of the
wide, old-fashioned stairway that led
to the floors above, and beside her had
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23
unreouited Love.

The daffodil is supposed to be the
emblem Of unrequited love; probably
because of its premature appearance
In the early days Of March, bringing
hopes Of summer days not to be
realized. It is thus typical Of f1eeting
happiness and deceitful hopes. This
beautiful flower is also known as the
'Lent lily" and in Devonshire, where
1t grows wild in profusion, it is known
as the "daffadowndilly."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23
Hose and Ladder Company.

"Come In and have your ladders re-
paired SO they will be invisible" runs
sign in London shop window. "Who
In the world wants their ladders In
visible?" thought an American who
read it-and again. "Why should one
take a ladder to be repaired at a
hosiery shop?" The explanation Is
simple: A ladder" in England refers
to that kind Of "run" women don't
like to get for their money.
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suddenly appeared Franciscan monk,
cowled and gowned in sober brown
from head to foot.
"You frightened me, holy man" she
cried, gaily. Confess to you, indeed
Not l."
"Never a better chance, butterfly of
the world. Haste not to the dance,
fair sister-tarry a while and invite
the soul in speech of import! Having
passed the dragon at the gate, tarry
a moment with this man of vows"
"Shrive me quickly, them" she said,
laughing.
snow, without confession? Would
you have me read your thoughts and
give penance?"
"If you can do that, holy man, may
confess; so prove it quickly"
The Franciscan leaned forward. His
voice came low, distinct, clear-cut, and
he spoke in the French which Lucie
understood as another mother-tongue,
as do most of the older families of
New Orleans.
"See how 1 read them, mademol-
selle! One thought is of uneasy sus-
picion; it is typified by hard-lipped,
grasping man. One thought is of pro-
found regret; it is typified by darkly
yelling stream of oil. One thought
Suddenly Lucie had shrunk away
from him. "Who-who are your she
breathed, with a gasp that was almost
of fear. "Who are you, monsieur"
"a humble brother Of minor orders"
and he bowed. "Shall 1 not continue
with my reading? The third, mademoi-
selle, is one of hope; 1t is typified by a
small man who is dressed all in
gray"
Lucie turned away from him quickly.
II think that you have made some
grave error, monsieur" she said. Her
voice was cold, charged with dismissal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23
Insight.

Find man whose words paint you
likeness, you have found man
worth something; mark his manner of
doing it, as very characteristic Of him.
In the first place, he could not have
discerned the object at all, or seen the
vital type Of it, unless he had, what
we may call, sympathized with it
had sympathy In him to bestow on OBJ
jects. 1t is his faculty, the man OF
a business faculty, that he discern the
true likeness, not the false, superficial
one, of the thing he has got to work
In. And how much Of mortality is In
the kind of insight we get Of anything
the eye seeing in all things what 1t
brought with it the faculty Of seeingg
Carlyle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23

cooked until the meat drops from the
bones, one-half cupful of sugar and
three-fourths Of a cupful of vinegar
a half nutmeg grated and little salt.
Put into the oven and cook until the
LIQUID is absorbed. More sugar is
liked by some, but to the person not
used to sweet meats the above will
be plenty.
Holland. Doughnuts.-Take three
cupfuls of bread dough, add one
fourth of cupful of butter, one cup
full of sugar, with nutmeg and CHINA
mon for fiavoring. Mix well, then add
two eggs slightly beaten, mix and roll
out rather thin, cut in rounds, put a
spoonful of jam or jelly in the mid
die, pinch the edges together, smooth
into ball and fry in deep fat Roll
in powdered sugar when cool and
serve with coffee.
English comprehensive one
half a yeast cake in one-quarter Of
a cupful of warm water, adding half
a teaspoonful of sugar. Mix together
one cupful each of water and milk,
one tablespoonful of lard and scald
it. Cool and add to the yeast with
enough -four to make soft batter.
The thinness of the batter determines
the success of tie crumpet. Cover
the bowl containing this mixture and
let rise in a warm place until double
its bulk. Feat a griddle and grease
1t with pork fat. Grease muffin rings
and place them on the griddle. Fill
about one-third full Of very soft
sponge and let the crumpets bake
slowly until double their height, then
increase the heat to make the griddle
very hot and continue baking until
the crumpets are brown on the bot
tom. When done they are white, soft
and full of holes on top. Lay away in
pairs, tops together, until cold. Then
toast and spread them with butter,
serving them piping hot.
Nu. hle4taQ
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23

Clean Whife Ointment -WiH Not Stain Clothing
fyou suffer from Piles or Hemorrhoids Of any kind
AlBASAN will relieve where Others have failed.
We guarantee that If you not satisfied with the
results obtained after fair trial. your money will
be refunded.
AIBASAN is sold and distributed only by the
Albasan Company Sent direct to any address on
receipt of $loo. SEND TODAY for a jar of this
clean, white stainless and efficient ointment to
THE ALBASAN COMPANY
dupont Building Wilmington. Del
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23
Near the DANCER Line.

Mary, had been naughty, and her
father reproved her rather severely,
threatening to do something worse If
she acted so again. Later. when
Mary was visiting her grandmother,
she was asked what had happened
that day. Feeling sure of a sympa-
thetic listener, the child replied visit
fully: swell, I dess l almost fell of
the edge of a whipping"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23
Briuht Liohts.

In the thatched-roof homes of Tao
loban. on the little Philippine island
of Layte, the electrical idea shines
brightly every night, for most of these
homes are electrically lighted, and
the town, with a population of 1900,
has its electric light and power plant,
with three 22h-kilowatt generators.
The streets are bright at night.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23
Works Both WAYS.

HE proposed to me last night,
mother. What shall I do?" "But, my
dear daughter, you've only known him
three weeks" II know that, mother,
but, on the other hand, If I delay in
accepting him, he might find out some
things about me he won't like, too."-
Indianapolis News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23
Shoes.

Shoes should not be left near the
fire. Heat destroys leather. A little
vaseline put between the soles and
uppers just before going out in rainy
weather win help to keep the feet dry
and the shoes In good condition.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23
ALIENS FO0T-EASE
FOR the FEET

Sprinkle one or two Aliens Foot7Ease
powders in the Foot Bath and soak and
rub the feet. It, takes the sting out Of
Corns and Bunions and smarting, aching
feet. Then for lasting comfort, shake AZ
lens Foot=Ease into your shoes. 1t takes
the friction from the shoe, rests the feet
and makes walking delight Always use
it for dancing parties and to break in new.
s9oes over Une Moa d.. rive tha TSst
were used by our Army and Navy during
the war.
In Pinch, Use ALIENS FOOTsEASE
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23
Robinson crusoe Land.

Robinson Crusoe's island now con-
tains 300 families, who support them
selves by fishing. This island, few
hundred miles off the coast of Chile,
is the island of Juan Fernandez, and
1t was there that Alexander Selkirk
was monarch of all he surveyed for IA
years,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23
First "clee Club"

In 1857 a "glee club" was formed
In London which f1ourished until 1857.
Since this style of music, which was
peculiar to England, was not written
until the middle of the Eighteenth
century, this glee club was probably
the first of any Importance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23

IarLn. lake One quarter
Of a pound Of oatmeal,
one cupful Of sugar an6
the strained juice of two
lemons. Add one-hali
cupful of boiling water
to the oatmeal, mix the
other ingredients and
pour into a gallon OF
boiling water, stir well,
put through a sieve and
chill before serving.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23
To Glenn Rinus.

Hot lather of soap, water and am
monia will clean rings better than
most anything else; use brush to
remove the dirt from the chasing and
beneath the stones. Dry on warmed
towel.
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TAKES NO CHANCES ON
MASQUER.

Synopsis-During the height OF
the New Orleans carnival season
joachim Fell, wealthy though some
Ansley, are discussing a series of
robberies by an individual known
as the Midnight Masquer, who, in
variably attifed as an aviator, has
long defied the police. Joseph Mail
lard, wealthy banker, is giving a
ball that night, at which the Mas
quer has threatened to appear and
rob the guests. Fell and Ansley,
on their way to the affair, meet a
girl dressed as Columbine, SEEM
ingly known to Fell.
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Rell summons Gods.

In China many temples are provided
with bell at the entrance, and when
a worshiper enters he gives the rope
pull to ring the bell in order that
the gods may be notified Of his COM
ing, and be at hand to attend to his
prayers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23

Good food habits are an important
part of personal hygiene and thrift.
( Children get such habits by having
suitable amounts of suitable foods
served to them and then being expect
ed to eat what is set before them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23

Or. Peery's Dead Shot" not only expels
Worms and Tapeworm. but cleans out the
mucous in which they breed and tones up
the digestion. One dose sufficient. II IL
fails, we will refund your money. s73
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23

most tasty:
Belgian Hash.
Soak one-half
cupful of prunes,
one-half cupful
Of currants over
night, add two
finely c h opp e d
hooks Of a pig
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ia EJ5${ H5
Copyright. 1922. Western Newspaper Union.

A woman may always help her hus-
band by what she knows, however lit
tie; by what she half knows, or mis-
knows, she will only tease him.-Rus-
kim
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Bows Cause for Reare,

Her Young Man-Edward, will You
be sorry when marry your sister?
Edward Jagged five)-Yes, I'll be
sorry for you.-London Answers.
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Better Still.

Turner-"Theory raises a mans
hopes" Brookes-"But practice raises
his wages."-London Answers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23

Perhaps the easiest way to have
good time is to go ahead and have 1t.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23
Next week = the Midnight
Masquer.
GRO BE coNTINUED.)
TeII.TaIe Traits.

TeII-TaIe Traits.
You cannot rightly judge people by
what others say about them, but you
can by what they say about others
Boston Transcript.
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WORTH WHILE DISHES

The following dish is one much
ICED by our Belgian friends and is
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23
HOT WEATHER GOOD THINGS

The following drink is especially
cooling and a great favorite on the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-06-23

ELIXIR BABEK A GOOD TONIC
And Drives Malaria Out of the System.
''Your sBabeIx' acts like magic; / have
given it to numerous people in my parish
who were suffering with chills, malaria
and fever. recommend it to those who are
sufferers and in need of a good tonic."-
Rev. S. Szymanowski. st. Stephens church,
Perth Amboy, N. ]. Elixir Babek, ali
Kloczewski & Co., washington, d. c.
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Illustrations By
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-10-20
RY JAMES NJ. cox
Ex-Governor Of Ohio

England seems Co be successfully
going thru her difficulties and there
Il a multiplicity OF them. Taxes
are undoubtedly higher than any.
where else. There il common
appreciation Of the cause. Her
population r. homogeneous and tho
strcas OF tho war and It's aftermath
has not impaired her patriotism. She
adopted a policy OF benefits-to the
unemployed and their dependents
which shook tho rcactionaries 60
They arc now quito agreed that u
saved the country from a serious
situation.
August. 1874. the total unem-
rloyed were i.saeiir, a decline OF
almost onc.haif million since tho be.
ginning OF the calendar year. and
OF over seven hundred thousand as
compared TO July l. 1921. Tho to.
tai Industrial population OF Great
Britain IL about II millions. II will
be seen. therefore. how serious tho
problem was. Three plans were
adopted: Relief works. schemes for
the stimulation of trade. and unem.
ployment insurance.
undar the FIRST named enterprise
q quarter Of million men were
put to work In road. building. drain.
sSe. creation OF water supplies. re.
plcnishmsbt of forests. railroad con.
struc,ion and the speeding up OF
government contracts Credits were
established for the purpose of re-
establishing overseas trade. over
20 million pounds have been paid
out In benefits 70 tho unemployed.
Under the system. employers have
paid into the fund "a million pounds.
and the employed persons 81 million,
GEORGE 0RTHCLIFFE
FEUD MOST BITTER
The feud between Lloyd George and
Northcliffe was inevitable because
OF the conflicting tempcramcnsni
qualities OF the two men. You hear
many theories expressed AZ to what
actually brought about disagree.
ment Some believe that II resulted
from a technical violation OF conf.
dcnce.
Tho story IL related that at a
meeting OF No. 10 Downing NJ. be-
tween the two men. George asked
Northcliffe whether he would like
10 take charge OF the air service
by ministerial appointment. North
ci!ffs said he would like 20 think II
over. A day or two afterward he
wrote letter declining tho offer
which literally had not been made.
and published II In his paper. There
was confusion In the department IN
question and considerable agitation
In the prime ministers office.
Sorthcilff. was itoiixef by the
newspaper fraternity--that Il. the
workers looked upon him as a b~ne.
factor TO the profession. remarked
on the kindly comment In the Eng
lish press which followed North.
ciiffe's death and a gentleman hold.
ing a responsible station on one Of
the morning papers said that even
N there had been q policy OF I'M
Kindness. he was quite certain that
no newspaper publisher would have
been able To induce any Of the jour.
naiists to write II.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-10-20
Ry N. r.. A. servioe)

ivy N T. ~ CtfNlsfH
MONTREAL. Oct. ga former
American craftsman. born In 10.
gansport. Ind. II showing the British
empire how 20 run itr railroads.
Having finished HIS work as dlrec'
tor OF Englands Great Eastern syr'
tenn. he has come here TO take charge
Of the Canadian National railways
covering $4,000 miles of line from
coast 20 coast and representing an
Investment by tho public and the
government OF more than $780,
ooo. 600.
He now Is Sir Henry w. Thornton.
X II. r.. commander OF the Legion
OF Honor OF France. officer Of tho
Order of Leopold Of tho Belgians a
holder Of tho Distinguished Service
medal. conferred by tho American
government and numerous other
awards.
He was sent over 70 Fnncs az as.
sissant director general Of move
ments OF railways. Before IN. end
o. the next year he was in charge Of
army transportation on ths cont.
ncns-
In 1919 he became a British sub
iccf.
lie I. now snctiing one Of his big.
west Jobs. on his work depends the
success Of government ownership
and operation ~ railways IN Canada.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-10-20
CHILD WELFARE
BODY TO MEET
Judge Dykeman Scheduled
10 Make Address

Members Of tho Child Welfare
COMMITTEES Of tho Seattle Federation
OF women's clubs we're 10 hold their
frs, meeting since the early sum.
msr az J p. IN. Friday at tho FEEDER.
alton clubhouse. Harvard ave. and
Thomas ~. Judge King Dykcmnu
was 20 address the meeting on mat.
tiers pertaining 10 tho juvenile court.
During the year the committee In.
tend. 10 visit the various juvenile
homes In tho city and vicinity.
Member. OF tho organization WIN
visit and make reports on tho Grand
Mound school for girls and tho State
school nj chehails for boys.
Plans have aiao been laid for the
raising OF a fund 10 aid In supplying
milk TO the poor Of the city.
All women interested In child wei.
fare have been invited 60 ioin with
the committee in the work OF tho
year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-10-20

There vere - accidents IN the
French military aviation service
last year.