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fòrthe “I hope It will cease fo rarer, • Inter She leaned over the desk, admiring rupted Miss Prudent the weaving colors DAYS "The element that ring ia made of Edison smiled slightly and waited un ■ til the girl was ready to turn from the will drive it from land and from dassling ring to him. She took the but carriM It Into the air.” "But if no one knows the secret?" ring in her band and saw that It was "There are no secrets. Miss Pru as transparent, clear and colorleee as crystal; without that sparkling effect dent; there are many thing« we don’t know yet, but there are no secrets it would have been invisible. She slowly laid It down again and Nature is an open book to those who looked questlontngly at the man sit can read and understand.” "Again you are right, Mr. Kdlaon." ting before her. She did not know "Then, with your permission, I will that while she was admiring the ring his eyes had rested on her yearningly, go. I hope that the service I am of expressing love and admiration. Or fering to our continent will be accept LOCKING UP LONDON TOWER ed as freely aa I am offering IL" was it adoration? ”1 can assure you of that, aa the He smiled strangely at her and said: Ancient Custom Still Observed In Big "If I read your questioning gaze aright, nomln«'« for the presidential chair,” English Metropolis—Makeup of you want to know the meaning of She offered her hand again and Napo Procession. A Romance of the Iren Edison kissed It reverently. He my gift, a gift that I have brought from afar for the daughter of Hanni bowed once more and starred toward Future Rtrange to say, v«ry few people ar« bal Prudent.” He placed a peculiar the door. Miss Prudent hesitated a aware of the ancient custom which la moment—• question was on her lips— accent on the last four words. still kept up at th« Tower of London, “I thank you, sir, very much." she but as she hesitated it says Ixinduu Tit-Hits. Just before By the visitor was gone. replied. midnight a beefeater and tho chief Guido von Horvath "Clrynlth—Clrynlth!" she sighed "It Is a present for you, and through y«*oinan porter secure the keys from and Dean Hoard you to the whole American continent." more than uttered, and looked At the thu governor's house to "lock up." chair that had a short moment ago Astra’s face expressed surprise. Having received tho keys, they pro held that splendid man. "I will have to be more explicit I coed to tho guardroom. It seemed to her as though the will have to tell you more about It Oopyrtcbk lull. »7 W ù la «a» Ualw4 "Escort for tho keys," calls out th» »«aim and urao« Bri tala. May I ask you to let me have the ring stranger had carried away something porter and a sergeant and six privates —something?—what? She did not for a moment?" turn out. SYNOPSIS. She handed it to Edison with a gra know. She sat down before the deBk The procession then marches off. cious movement of her slender hand. and taking the ring In her hand looked and the •Entries they pass Issue th« For fifty years the continent of North Anu rlca had been Isolated from the rest He took it from her, and. grueping it at IL and finally she slipped It on her usual challenge of "Who goes there?" •f the world by the use of Z rays. a son- firmly with both hands, he pulled it Anger. It fitted perfectly. awful Invention of Hannibal Prudent. to which tho answer Is "Koya.” Then she looked at It more closely The Invention had saved th» country apart; it yielded like rubber and Arriving at the entrance of the from foreign Invasion, and the continent jumped back to its former size when and saw some small tracings on it Bad been united under on» government Tower grounds, the Mona’ gat«, tho with Prudent as president. For half a he released it Then he let it drop She could not distinguish th« lines porter locks tho gate», and tho party ••ntury peace and prosperity reigned In on the polished desk; it sounded like with her unaided eyes, so took a mag thia part of the world The story opens returns to tho guardroom, tho sentry nifylng glass and examined It curious glass. with President Prudent critically ill. His challenging as before and receiving Baath Is hastened by the receipt of a ly. A cry of joy left her lips as she "What do you think of that Miss ■esaage from Count von Werdensteln of tho same answer However, on ar deciphered the strange word "Ciry- Germany that he has at last succeeded In Prudent?" nlth." Benet rating the rays Dying, h» warns SIDE from the comfort assured to the wearers of pure white apparel la rival at tho guardroom again th« sentry "It is wonderful." Bis daughter Astra that this means a for- By some coincidence Napoleon Edi the dog days, the knowledge that It la refreshing to look at by swelter stationed there stamps his foot, at tho "Indeed it is, and more: It carries aign Invasion. He tells her to hurry to th» Island of Clrynlth. but dies before he the solution of aerial navigation, mak son. emerging from the portal, again ing fellow-beings weighs something In Its favor. Here are two exqul- same time giving the usual challenge, ri tell the location of the place. Astra "Keys." replies th«» porter. * site hats, made for midsummer, that look as If they might be lnt r nominated for th» presidency by the ing the aerial crafts as safe as your encountered the man he had met three "Whoso keys?” the sentry asks, •patlnental party. chair. It makes war on land or sea days before; the only difference was pretatkms by tho artist-milliner of soft, drifted snow or gleaming ice, trans "King George's keys.” absolutely impossible. It strikes the that this t’me he was leaving and Am lator into fabrics and thence into headwear. "Advance King George’s keys, and CHAPTER III A round, bonnet-like shape has tho brim covered with a new material word ’distance’ from the dictionary. brosio Hale was coming. The tall man with those ferret-Hke much like crepe de chino, but with less luster. It is called crepo Georgette. nil’s well." What do you think of it?" The Ring. Tho porter then says. "God bless Astra’s face took on an expression eye«, fox nose and brittle mustache The small soft crown is a puff of molro satin as shimmering as Ice. A moire Thursday afternoon at four o’clock full of faith and thankfulness; her eyes was evidently surprised. As he passed ribbon encircles the crown and Is tied In n bow on the under-brlm. There is King George." and all present respond the clay abode of the man whose death seemed to look far up to the power the porter's gate he asked who the a large white marguerite daisy on tho upperbritn at the back with a deep with "Amen.” The keys nro then was mourned by the continent re that moves worlds and creates new stranger was. The porter could not brown center. It Is mountod In a few rose leaves from which trails also the saluted and returned to the fovernor’s turned to ashes. The mournful pro stars. house, where they remain until tho remember, but It was a name that palest of Marshall Nell roses extending two inches beyond th«» brim edge. cession started toward the cremato “You—you have come to our aid; made him think of Napoleon; whether Folds of snowy mallno rest against the hair, supported by an under-brlm next night’s ceremony. rium from the chapel of the Crystal peace and happiness will still reign It was Bonaparte or Caesar he could which Is really an extension of the crown. This beautiful conception belongs Palace. Gardens had been devastated over our continent God has sent you not recall. in that class of millinery to which the designer turns when poas«iasod of the HOUSES FOR LITTLE BIRDS to furnish flowers; the streets were to me in this trying moment” Mr. Hale was received tn the green airiest of fancies. carpeted with blooms. Immediately Tear drops trembled on her long eye room. A white hemp shape trimmed with ribbon veiled with mallne and finished Not Necessary to Make Nesting Places following the coffin rode his only rela lashes like drops of dew on a flower. Astra had a peculiar dislike for that with a pair of wings deserves a special Interest. It Is a peculiar shape with Elaborate—Roughest Shelters tive, the daughter of Hannibal Pru When the moment of enthuelam had color, not in nature, but in furnish a poke-bonnet front and a brim thnt widens and rolls up at the back. Generally Sought dent, in an open carriage. and clothing, and generally ings ra passed they sat again calmly opposite Contrary to the popular modo of the season, which shows wings and Her pale face epoke of sleepless to each other. This time Astra spoke: ceived people she did not like in the quills mounted as in flight, these wings are poised as If at rest, which is The boy or girl who puts up boxes Bights and many tears, but her eyes ' room had a de- exactly right for a hot-weather hat "My dear Mr. Edison! You have green room. That for th« birds to nest In and supplies now were dry, her classic face calm not proved what you claim can be pressing effect on her mentality. and The wonderful coat of lrlsh-crochet lace has a daring touch on the the birds with drinking water and and her carriage like that of a queen done, but the way you said It con the people who i visited her there soon sleeves. They are short puffs, not reaching to the elbow, and nro finished bathing places. Is certain of an unfall And a queen she was. not by the right vinced me that you have the power to left. with bands of dark brown fur. The Idea la eccentric but perhaps Intended •f birth or Inheritance, but by the do it In other words. I trust you and "I have come this time, my dear As to remind us of winter and cold weather In the midst of middle-summer heat lug source of pleasure. Much of this will come from watching th» birds, at divine might that inhabited her superb believe in you implicitly. Women [ tra. to congratulate you. I wanted to JULIA BOTTOMLEY. times, and studying their habits. Bird body be the first. You are nominated by know much by instinct, and my intui houses needn’t be new or elaborto. Tho Astras mind was dazed from the tion has never led me astray. the contlnentalists, and there is no loss of sleep and the pomp of the fu "I recognized you at once as the man doubt but you will be elected; there FOR WEAR ON CAR OR BOAT TAILOR-MADE GOWN neral ceremony, and her nerves were who spoke at the Contlnentalists’ is hardly any opposition on the sec well-nigh exhausted by the time she meeting, trying to encourage the tlonists’ part. Whom could they put Crepe de Chine Dressing Gown Is the arrived at her crystal home. As she masses and give them heart to brave up against you, my dear Astra?" Most Practical Garment for slowly mounted the steps her loss over approaching events. He pressed the hand of the Kiri the Traveler. whelmed her; she had not fully real "As you know, the Contlnentalists warmly. He knew that he had to win ised It before. She went at once to have nominated me because I was the her love or he would never reach the The moet serviceable and durable her boudoir, locked the door and, daughter of the man who made this goal he was longing for. throwing herself on a couch, sobbed continent what it is today. Now that "I wish you would consider me your dressing gown for the traveler is made bitterly. Her mind reverted to the I have found a man who promises as very best friend, my dear. Consult me of some dark. Inconspicuous, untrans- past when the great man she had lost great things as you do I shall not ac any time you please Your wisdom parent material. Crepe do chine is ideal for summer had played with the little girl of five cept this nomination, but will insist and judgment is great The whole years—with her; he was an old man upon you as a candidate." continent is looking at you as the wear. A dressing gown of this ma- terlal in a dark color can be worn •ven then; but oh, how dearly she bad Napoleon Edison Bhook his head deliverer; still, once in a while the comfortably for months. It does not foved him. word of an experienced statesman will with a smile. show oil easily, and when It is soiled Her meditations were terminated ab "Miss Prudent, I appreciate what help." it can be easily washed and will look "Indeed, Mr. Hale. I assure you that ruptly by the entrance of old John, you say, but none must know about who brought the card of Napoleon Edi our present conversation. I have done if I ever need your kindly offered help as well after a trip to the laundry as before. A dark gown, besides the son. "I promised to receive him, did nothing but give you a jewel. The I will call on you.” fact that It will not show soil so The intimate conversation did not I not?” other things remain to be proved.” quickly as a light one, can be com- last long, a« other visitors arrived and ■“Indeed, madam," bowed the serv Astra looked thoughtfully at the spoiled Ambrosio Hale's ardently fortably worn on the way to the bath ant visitor and seemed to agree. on shipboard and In the corridors of She thought for a moment. “Besides,” continued Edison, “it is longed for opportunity. Before Astra fell asleep, she kissed hotel or pension. “Take him to my father’s library; I absolutely necessary that no one shall A gown of dark blue crepo de chine will see him there." know what I can do. You will be the glittering ring on which the word could be made with a little V-shaped When Napoleon Edison entered the elected and Inaugurated the 4th of Clrynlth was faintly engraved. That evening Napoleon Edison, ac- vest of gathered cream or ecru net and room he found Astra sitting before the March this coming year. This is the with net undersleeves, or a ribbon broad desk. He stopped before her 16th of September. The Isolator now companicd by his short friend, sat In sash in gay colors and futurist design a compartment of the fourteen-hour Suggestion for Bird Houses. with a low bow. existing will last until the coming “I have the honor to greet you. Miss summer and you will hear from me Frisco limited, flying toward the West; could be used to give tho somber gown a more interesting character. rough«-»! shelters, and weather-stained the train that was shot through the Prudent" between now and then; Indeed, you boxes, are more likely to And n tenant tube by compressed air was so perfect can depend on me when the crucial The girl looked into the face of the early, than those mad« of new lumber. that not a rumble was heard, or a <all, handeome man and saw in his NEEDLE BOOK TO FIT PURSE Any hoy can make one of the houses quiver felt. large gray eyes an Immeasurable cour shown In tho Illustration, says the Napoleon Edison bent over an out- age. The strong, well-shaped nose Farmers’ Mull and Breese. When the spread plan showing an object of pe- With This Equipment Any Ordinary curved over a pleasant mouth that Mishap to Garment May Be cullar construction, birds move In they will pay rent by His companion •oftened the stern expression of the Quickly Repaired. watched him for a while, then fell eating hundred« of Insects which «yes The high, broad forehead was asleep. Edison looked at the fat would otherwise do damage. •haded by dark brown hair. The broad Almost any of the scraps of pretty man’s nodding head, and turned the •houldem and the sinewy, muscular light lower, so that it fell only on his ■ilk ribbon that arc in the family RIDDLES. form all gave evidence of strength, rag bag may be fashioned into a needle blueprints. endurance and energy. He sat studying those lines that ran book small enough to go into the av What Is the right kind of timber The girl did not anewer for a few sec straight, curved and oblique; they erage sized purse without overcrowd for «gistles in the air? ends; some strange power had cart its ing the receptacle. At the inner side formed a picture that was not Intend A sunbeam. •pall over her while she studied this ed—the outline«, the details of a se of one cover, which of course is mount • • • man. She recognized him as the man ed over thin cardboard, should be • rene, strong face—Astra’s. What Is that which never asks any who had talked so prophetically at the The train shot steadily toward th« tacked-down sheet of fine flannel in questions and yet requires many an contlnentalists’ meeting in the old Hip which may be stuck needles of sev Golden Gate. swers? podrome. eral sizes, and at the Inside of the op (TO BB CONTINUED.) The doorbell. “Good evening, Mr. Edleon,” she said posite cover should be straps of the • • • •t last in her low. pleasant voice. The Bound to Have His Joke. •ilk through which reels may be run. What Is It which If you name It man thought it the sweetest voice he Jokes about the slowness of trains, These reels, formed of silk-covered even you break it? bad ever heard. Then she added: especially here in the south, said an matches or toothpicks, should be wound Silence. “Will you kindly be seated?” Atlanta railway man, also tire me a bit with • few yards of black and white • • • The young man sat down without by their ancientness; but I heard a ■ewlng silk, black and whits linen What sort of mon are always above •peaking, and Astra asked: "You new and good one not long ago. It thread, black and white or tan silk board In their movements? wished to see me; may I ask you, sir, seems that trains are always slow and floss, and, thus equipped, the shopper Chessmen. why?" far between on a branch line in Mls- is prepared to repair any ordinary mis • • The expressive face of the young Islsslppl. Nobody knows this better hap to her garb. What word of 16 letters Is there than the people at the junction, except man showed a shade of disappoint Tailor-made model of ecru from which you can subtract 12 and the people on the line itself. One day ment as he replied quickly: Soft Bows or Lingerie. wtth oollar of purpla silk. leave ten? "I was under the Impression that Some Strange Power Had Cast Ita the newsdealer came to me grinning. Fastidious women have long been Pretentiousness. “ A fellow from the other end of the you expected me, madam, but it seems 8pell Over Her While 8he Studied tired of the lingerie garments that are • • Slimmer Than Ever. that I have been misled. However, I line just said a funny thing," he re the Man. slotted for baby ribbon in all possible Smart women of this season look How many weeks belong to the can tell my mission in a few words.” marked. "He had missed bls train He rested his eyes on the girl’s face moment arrives. If you will permit and there wasn’t another for two places, but the touch of color which slimmer than they have done for • year? Forty-six; the other six are only •nd seemed still expectant, but the me I will report whenever I can; that hours. He came to my stall to buy the ribbon gives is Introduced by sin long time. To secure the effect de «•Im, beautiful face did not change. will not be often. I will supply you some reading matter to while away gle soft bows. On the newest French sired undergarments that add to th« lent (Lent). nightgowns there are two large but • • • size are being dispensed with. To take Be continued: with information from time to time the time. He asked tor a joke book, tonholes to be found at the front and the place of the abandoned pettlcoaUs What Is the difference between a “The main object of my call la this.” m to what is going on on the other and I didn’t have any. Then he poked Well. through these la passed a soft wide the new muslin, which Is very »h«". goose and an author? Be took a small jewel box from his side, and suggestions that you can use, •round for a while and said: A goose has many quills, but an au pocket, and, opening it, placed it on if you desire, for defense, should it I guess IH take • time table tn- ribbon which is tied in a bow. This is crepons and other transparent matort- much less troublesome than threading ala, are being uasd, while some wom thor can make a goose of himself stead.’ "—Judge. tbe desk before Astra. Resting on the prove necessary." ribbons through slots or stitching on en who may be described aa ultra- with one quill. Edison stopped for • second, bit his purple pad in the box was a sparkling a made bow. see fashtonatoe have conceived a petti Huge Electric Furnaces. white object, • small ring In the form lip thoughtfully, then rose. coat combination made out of woven When may a man be said to as T have finished my duty for the It la expected that the electrical fur •f • spiral; one piece of scroll woven silk which fits the hipa closely. P m Again In Faxhlon. You don’t know. Miss Pru naces of the American Iron and steel hard up as a man can be. Into • shape that formed the letter praseaX The fetching neck ruff remains • dent, how much I appreciate the fact company, at Lebanon, Pa., will be In “A" to take the place of the jewel. When he cannot get credit for good Lace Fichu Over Silk Gown, intentions. Ko jewel decorated the ring; the that you look upon my intentions with full operation tn tho course of a year. great favorite with the girl of the sea A charming fichu of malin« )a«e Is material it was made of was more bril approval. Intuitively knowing that The furnaces will be of from 20 to 26 son. A chic girl at a smart afternoon liant than diamonds; it sparkled in all they are noble and the outgrowth of tons capacity, and be the largest plant gathering the other day wore tho lat worn over a gown of soft silk or sheer Bo Will the Reeder. the colors of the rainbow, notwith your father’s teachings. I am sorry I pant of the kind In the country There est and sheerest development of tho material. The lace Is draped in soft "Pop, Is an abyss anything sleepy?" came too late to tell him the good will also be standard blooming and ruff, which consists of but a single folds across the back and shoulders, standing Its smooth surface. "Of course not, child. What put that Astra could not repress an exclama- news—that war is destined to lose its billet mills, with an annual capacity thickness of fine tails, with nary a gradually sloping toward the front, Into your head?” of 20.000 tone where It ends in two sharp potato kfoa of surprise: "Ah, how beautiful!" foothold throughout the worlA" "Well, it’s always yawning.” PURE WHITE FOR WARMEST ----- =T& =— Isolated Continent A 1 umts orni