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'wi 5.W18, AND Helen 'HyL: Anticipates a Jolly Christmas for Tittle Girts Each Yw Uttle Mothers Hope That Santa Witt Bring New Dollies 'for Them of Sfce olThen- Famlies. Doll Have 1-arge Practice-Nelt to New Doll, Is Recessed Old One and Mrs. Santa Is Busy Sewing. BY HELEN rv normal little girl between the three and thirteen Is the 1 vie- ike dull craze. If you happen a little mild who prefers toot ball or reading to "playing depend UP that there Is some- artically with the child.

matter how large a family of mures and sawdust contrivances, irirl owns; she Welcomes any of additions with huge dollght. thinks.of comiWteg about care Involved and her heart manages to the old with the new. -Allies and Nellies, Johns, Harrys Tommies are crowded Into the house they would surely a if they were ordinary hu- beings. The-lltMf) Mother Js kept sewing neWdresses and trim, new bats fo.r her precious doll- at here ta and each TitUe mother Is hoping si that Glaus 'her a perfectly a UttlB will her 'mother aeSr big a i and declarea getr i too big a girt TO i an dolls and. besldee she takn (-are of the.

vvprthelesa she pats her latth jolh old St.NlcheitoV^ There Ing the Chrl8tTMM shelves counters of 'tfie stores. There- big. double dolls with long dark tba.t go 9 to Ibey lie flat on their ha-ks Then there are tiny that an- easy to They fan be fitted mr with sn elaborate wardrobe from are hosts of domes decorat- found In mother's scrap Rosy cheeked, dimpled fcanaa, big beautiful eyes the shopper on side. One simply avoid tht-m the; are so alluring and so gets them. Dollies made of which are cleverly jointed and strung so they present a very life-like appearance as the stand on the show cases and shelves.

The character babies are about the most natural thing in the doll line one well Imagine. The expressions of their tiny faces art? perfectly baby-like that even grownup people enjoy seeing them. Campbell Kids and all sorts of novelty dolls are displayed. Some little girls have been brokenhearted when they find that one of their families baa a broken leg. or has become blind or afflicted with some other terrible accident.

Therje are dolls -who become victims of''a'ter- rible disease which them to bane their heads, anns and legs from weakness. New dolls cannot cure the sadness of the little mothers of sick dollies. preaenr wmrse In medicine has added a perfectly new branch which turns out "doll doctors." These phy--" have discovered how to bring back the sight of blind dolls; how to mend broken limbs and broken beads, Bald hearts are Heated with a hair-restorer of their special concoction, nnd neivous, weak constitutions In the toy shop to Alas Some little girls will not havo- a doll Christmas Every year the twenty-fifth of 'December is becoming inore morJI qnrsed into their former We have two do'l doctors to city and Just now TOP a oils aiust popular Ihla are th. non-brpafrable kind These are in various styles of different nia tfirmls. The Kant-KracltJJablea with movable arms and; legs will de- lleht many a wgo.

gets hr. aks all her toys after she CREAMED CELERY ON TOAST. roou the outside just water to make then prcfs all through a sieve. To one cupful or pulp allow two cupfula of milk, 8T.il when heated thicken with flour to -make jusl creaJny; Season- with. eali aud pepper, adding one teacpoon- fui nf butter.

Poor OTW toast and Belter You JCeut their patients have increased so greatly la numbers and variety of ailments that these wonld. be glad to-see -a Jtew more doll-doctors In town. "Some or the dolls brought to said Wins Ort. one of-the physicians, "that are so badly broken that I can do-nothing for it seems to me that such dolls al oat as pitiful to soe as incurable, patients. 1 enjoy mending pretty dolls -which are not dulle In a helpless condition." When little afIs canVhave new dollies for the next best thing for them is to have the old eut In new clothco.

Mrs. doll clothes thfs She can't coSk. Old Santa's meals because of all the dresses, caps, aprons, booties 'other clothes necessary to doll- le's But then. Rwta Claus Is too busy, to eat with all his work Even six-year-old Willie and. his eight, sister, Madge, are expected to spend a sensible holiday- What's the argument? Well, what is the use of all this foolish Junk every child gets-on good does It, do anybody? the children, enjoy the toys for a.

week or. so and then toss tfiem aside. It costs a lot of money -which might better be spent on more-useful gifts. For Instance where is sense to buying a boy a toy gun when. he needs warm mittens? etc.

spring one of the High school graduates gave as her oration, a plea for personification a plea for the children's fairy stories and the children's St. Nicholas. We have such a long time to practice being sen- slBfe be foolish on Christmnn. In a recent article in one of the popular magazines ol the day may be read the following words: "Eveijone mnst be d'nRppointed sometime daring a but why should we begin on the'cMid and why McDonald FRONTIER PARRISH 'Keith of tbs 'Mr Lady ol of Bprder Doubt," -l! etc. BARNES Jl.

Atitiost atthe instant, tne Bencry. was npoa gun-muzzle preantng Mm back as he attempted to "Be' still, ye bell hound," was- -the grnff order, ''or 111 blow yer to kingdom come! quick bare! Sergeant of the guard, 'PoivNumberSix!" begin on Every child looks forward to something sperfaUy InteresMng on this flays of day ideas are hot to be found In their anHclpaliuos, however. A day Aoy wonld prefer a pair pdeome fur coat 'any 'day year. The nor" 1 girl will a ten cent better fi scarf or woolen leulng A is not so much to be scorned as an nnhttppjTtJbrist- mas. It Is tjnlte possible children wffl be "sensible" gifts and "sensible" toothers need not feel abused if Ihett cbildrea do 'not see 1 lay Stni, half stunned by the of Wfl yet conscious that the delay, rn'otake of the sentry, tier ample tor escape.

He coold hear men rnnntcg to? ward and. -bis eyea canght tbo yellow, bobbing llg ht of a lantern. His hopd, racked out touched the body wot which tte fallen, feeling; a nrtHtary bnttnh. and tbe clasp of a belt it waa Apldler who- had been. soot.

CJomd she nave dona it! Or aid didT the truth nlfbtjbe, would hoM his dee bis mistake. Ttiere was no occa- lon to worry; he could dear himself f. the charge whenever the time co pR would know waa In barraeka when the firing began. There were women out on the walk, their skirts fluttering as "they waited anxiously to learn the rat he could not determine if. she was among Voices asked questions, rat the corporal hurried him along, without making anjr reply.

Then be was-Uu-nst-roughly into tone-lined cell, and left alone. Outside In the sorrldor two guards were stationed. Jamlln aat down on the U6n bed, lazed, by the silence, endeavoring to collect his thoughts. nearest guard, leaning on hia gun, carefully. Voices'reached him from outside.

echoing in through the high, iron- tarred window, but they were distant, he worda 'indlstlngulsbable. Aa his iraln cleared he gave no further thought to bis own predicament, only considering how be could best divert suspicion from her. It was all a con-used Into mystery of which, waa unable to penetrate. That It was Molly McDonald shrinking there tha dark corner of tte wall he had no doubt She might not lave recognized him, or imagined hat he saw her, but that spear of ight had revealed a face not to hi White aa it wjaa, bag-; gard with terror, half concealed by' tongue; lei suppose tiim guilty for. the be could establish imioce enoujti when It came througn his idlnd -then the of tbe In 'bis eyaa, and be taw clustered abont "AH right.

man with the 1 lighC. np iAHt A fall pint of asngh us you could buy made at uku hoM of aa more quickly, of E4 hours. too, far ciuup, co'Ujh, -IM baaiikdieM oil ttroat Mix one pint of with' pint of warm watir, tor 9 teinuteaL Pot of PtoT KDU' worth Uko a Jbrtt hours. This is just memjb to belff a oouRh. -tT- add iy.

WB Th. effeet of Bina sngir fte fa efl hron hont Tht plan old FAVOIWIE ARECONllttBIJTtD 'Housewife" Sends" Two and More Will Be Sent In. Editor Household Department Gazette and Bulletin: In response to your sugjftatlon that I give my favor tte recipes. I herewith enclose two, one for "A Dettclous Fruit Shape" and the-othejr-for "Chcpoo Straws," which am sure will be found excellent I hope many more will be sent to HOttSKWiPB. Dec.

1912. A Fruit Shape. nil a mould with some strawberries, and thin slices of banana in nate layer. raiwjRS'a'plnt of hot water (not boiling) add a queeze of lemon and dessertspoonfal of castor sufeir. aulto.

diasolfed 'sensible" light as they do- The moat unhappy Ohrfntmaa of all Is a dU-' appointed" "And gin on l'dY' Dressing doHBls quite a fad among women's circles and girls' organizations, and through their- generosity many little will have materials, are" nttvelttes this year for coats and skirts, and they are prodnc- infortunately, chic matw als of this description like ra- Ines so very expensive; they are manufactured with such a velvety Irtish, that the rough effect, to entirely subdued. -Stlli," for real hard "wear, Is useless to In fabric; jesldes, we ought not to grudge pay- ng for the wonderful new colorings which are-Imparted wonderful cloths. Mole, brown, red. purple and shot-gray effects, with a preponderating presence of, mid-Tlctoi-la toaoe, are all leading colors this efea- son, NEEDLEWORK NOTES. "Bedspreads which are ver dainty be made of muslin.

These, spreads should be trimmed wltb bends of nowered muslin, in the form of Sinch wide panels. another way of mending children's Trim thehole sftboth and even, then wliu a- crochet book and darning cotton go backward and over the fruit and leave until cold and set firm. Whejs required tum out and some.whlpp4-cre»ni to which a teaspoonful of sherry and have This a teiapoMifulof castor added before whipping. recipe is very much appreciated warm Ftour ounces floor 3 ounces b'utter, 2 tablespobnfufe 4 ounces grated cheese, a pinch cayenne Mix tbe flour and cheese In a rub' In the bntter, add the cayenne, and moisten with creaTM; work 1nte a antooth paste. Roll out- tbout 1-4 thick, cut the Into even- long- narrow strips or fingers place them on, a buttered in A fairly ho.t lot 8 to 10 minutes.

Make Tings of the -same ancU -thread cheese straws through: Novelties for the Winter. Various forms of "suitings," In red afltbU tbe "Let the fellow at Mm. who 'tbe Seventh If ft flay, what does Who's shot the body somebody. By teemed to leap Into atat he fWt dated, staring down Into ttoTitfll face under rayi ol Gasldns! Then. im tbee theiwalfc--And the man's eyes Mere open, wera-i-atarlng In bewilderment at tbe faces.

The Sergeant the Guard thumt the lantern closer. "Lift hia uonwr o' yer, the man's alive. Copley, get some water au' yer'run fer the stretcher --leg It now. We'll have yer out o' here la it What happened, sir? Who shot yer" the trail a few ago." "Tbe same affair I spoke to you about" coi-T'-ented McDonald quietly. The attack on the stage." The Colonel nodded, without removing bis eyea from tbe Sergeant's face.

J. know about be said. "And 'hit was tte only occasion of our meeting?" "Yes. "Well. SJirjgoant Hcmiin, I ting perfectly frank with you.

There the was nevertheless complete- The vet, ptt- of ap-vied to htm She was not a girl frightened; no mere jirouilscuous lowever startling, would have bi look to her face. He her in danger before, had tested seen CooM it under fire. This altogether bad w.un*ed tte alrl, her, tbat she, in response, had shot. him down? in tbe darknees of conjectoii Tbe two InHmate; tte of an engagement waa already cUculat- Ing about tte garrison: And tbe stricken man had endeavored to shift tbe blame on Mm. Hamlin conW not be- was done throngh any de- no causa foe personal dislike whicft would account for such an accusation.

uulj aad briefly. There waa no rivalry no aninioslty. To be Qas- been threaten- or arouad wltb the chet stitch until the hole is closed. The of foundation iuued eyes Btrayed froiu the until he saw sHll. firmly gripped sentry.

back revealing his teeth, his eyes narrowing. the one." be said "Tott'Te got One went to his side in a of pain, and he fainted. The ing to jepwit a s--nH breiich -of dlsclp- llne, but In bla words aad ae had been no more offonaive cnmranp among yoniig oncers of quality. memnry of tong 1 occurred to. him now as of tte slightest impoi lance.

For more probable- did It appear that Oasklns' only motive was to shield the girl from pos slble suspicion. When he had realliec that TTamlln prisoner, that for some reason be had been seized for thn had icrasped-the tunlty to point him out as tte assas- and Jolalr- "pursuit -The chances were the wounded die not even recoKnlze who the victim wao be had blindly grasped at tte first straw. But suppose he had been mistaken Suppose ttat woman hiding there was some one Suppose he had imag Ined a resemblance In that sudden flash of revealment? What tten Would 'she care to come to Jfatnlin" "I dipped tt when I fell over the "fa It must be of the weapon up, ton." Borne one Gazelle Agencies Exu- copies of the Gazette and Bulletin May be received daily from the following newa agencies: GAZETTE AND BULLETIN OFFICE, William and Willow C. B. Qoldy T.

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Read what do osed in, cross Btltch embroidery removed "ore-inicvijr aad Utho work is first dampened and wreased. This softens the threads and they are less apt to Snap when drawn. an elastic band covered with a casing of lawn edged with a narrow lace. This is sewer on tbe left side and fastens over on the right wltb a tiny bnt- ton and eyslotloop. The elastic should flt looaly not pull the allghtest To keep a plvket from tearing, fasten -the last or bottom and "eye and then chimp it with cannot come unhooked.

tear or and held It to the light turning the tone, tMree; likely the Utou- Sentry. "Two a "We tenant got ta one of about Wa-bead, tte -fla- tan of his otSsr band grippfof tbe rip and eases the, strain on the goods jtist below the placket at the spot Khlch so often Is torn, on oom- pafatively new goods. A small square cushion, which would be especially nice for a guest Is covered with blue silk and this a nlet lace cover of white is drawn. This dainty little bit of blue and white la then supplied with biue and white headed pins, neatly arranged, all ready for the guest's use. Faahlonable Browns.

There are brown suits galore. One sees browns In cheviots, diagonals. worsteds, serges whipcords, bedford cords and Not to i mention new two-toned velveteens and velvets. There are many brown hats--of all shapes and sizes. Next will come brown from many animals, no doubt! Brown gloves of course we'JL wear.

And there are certain shades of lalupe that resemble brown. With these things It Is probable to- jeyelry will be the thing. When the Scissors Grow Dull. Try putting a darning needle be- the blades and then work the scissor handles precisely as If you wore cutting cloth. Try this when the "scissors grind- ins man" doesn't come 'round or the cutlery shop Is top far away for Immediate assistance.

"He eagerly swallowed every word, she bestowed on him, he fed upon hex every look, he lived upon the smiles shoulder. "tyot ao awful much." replied. y. I come tar -boat tt 'T waa a nighty dark night, an' I never ner heard, nutbin' till the I wus back o' officers' wj an' ptetols popped up yere, o' the barracks. -I thouc 1 He laughed at the thought, yet tt waa bltUsr laugh, for a new realisation of the chasm between them Major Melton-id's In terestlng herself In a guard-bouse prisoner I More than likely she would promptly forget that she, ever be-fore beard "hip He must be trowing crazy to presume that she permitted bin to on her list of Vctlfr Go to Bed an' Forfltt It Till Mprnln'." an two or three matters not about thin affair.

I am Bfct- Bfled of your you not directly concerned la tbe of Lleutennnt Men of your Uvop state that yon were in acfcl when tbe ware fired, anfl Twas not. by a lce revolver, but by a much BTonJi- er weapon Yet tbere are diviiui- pnctfe but whlcb, no.4oab%-you explain had beta fired from your revolver," and- be pushed tha weapon across tba roae ahppd of the Uoop In tntrch yesterday;" Bamlln eipJstnpd. "and flrad twice et a jack-rabbit I moat bave neglected to jreplace tbe oart Private-Stone was wltb me." "Wby did you submit to a.rost°«o without any attempt -to clear yonractfr' aniiied, bat biB response was quietly respect- fuL" waa, condemned 1 bad air. Tbe sentry, the Sergeant of the guard, and the Lieutenant all insisted that I was guilty. They permitted me' no opportunity -to explain.

I thought It Just as well to remain quiet, and let the affair straightenJtself out." "Yet your action threw us completely on the trail," brote In McDontld Impatiently. "It permitted the guilty parties to escape. Did you see any one?" 8EVEM. mereij, nmyK. apparently running toward the rarlne.

My eyes leaping from a lighted McDonntd" fu.ward eagerly, one Sand tapjiing the table. "Was one of them a woman he questioned aharply. Hamlln's heart leaped Into his throat, but be held himself motionless. "They were Indistinguishable, air; mere shadows. Have yon reason to suspect there may have been a Involved?" The Major leaned back to his cbair, bat the commandant! after a giftncft at his officer, answered: "The pistol used was one, such as a woman might carry, and there are marks of a woman's shoe plainly visible at the edge of the ravine.

QasWnn wa alone when he the officers' club five minutes before tbe flring began. Yon are sure you have never had any controversy with this officer?" "Perfectly sure, alrr We hava-neter met except on 'the one already referred to, jufd then a dozen words were exchange'd:" "How then, Sergeant," and the Colonel spoke very yoft account his denouncing- you aa bis 1 presumed he was Influenced by my sir; that the shock bad affected hla Aat' win hardly answer. Tbe Ueutensnt Is not severely wounded, morning appears to be jKTfsUiy Yet he inaists ,00 imlrted tbe even refers to yon by name." Tile accHBgjj man pressed one tQ In bewtldennept (To Be Continued.) IHt OSCAR JF. HODGE And Hto G.cat AMERICAN Eddie' MMjer, Billy Ctark, W. H.

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Chorus MONDAY EVF DEC. 9 Tlie intcmalional Success WHERE DO YOU LIVE? PRICFS 75c $1 No Free Lut Ha fot op and the aa dULsftJwv aor uf drive. Then Jnst as up yere, this feller come I naturally grabbed hn That's the whole of If "What nave you got to say, Ham- Un?" "Nothing:" "Well, ye tetter. Yer In a mighty the stretcher, an' the doctor." Hamlin marched off silently through, the black surrounded by a detail of the guard. It had all occurred bad box, leti tell yer," angered by tbe other's InUIBerence.

"What was the row abont?" Tbe stood straight, hts face showing 'jfhlte In tha glow of tte lantern. "I before I had nothing to watched fcy the beard how the was hurt ap- the door. The sentry glaaesi tbe corridor. pnH put. all right." pUed.

ennndnntlgny, his Hpa to tbe door. "Nothln' vital puneUred, Ton better go to bed, an' forget It till jnornfn'." "All pardner," and Hamlin returned to the cot. "luru the light down a little, will you? There, that's better. My conscience wonlt trouble me, but that glare did." With his face to the stone wall he fell asleep. CHAPTER XV.

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M. Prices, Matinee Tlaily, 2:30 P. IAL CHILDREN'S MATINWR-Se Reserved Seats on Sale at Millener's Drug Store. i tomorrow," he re- He had been surprised at tha "I submit to arrest" delay, but had enjoyed ample oppor- win talk tomorrow, i tunlty.to plan a conTM of sc'lon. end aay.

I will talk turned quietly. and be i decide how best to meet questions poral, take fellow to 'the guard- which, would be asked. house, an' stay, there with him. He could clear himself without involving her, without even a mention of her presence, and this knowledge left hinvconndent and at ease, -There were half a dozen officers OKKIIKUM IHF-AIKR E. C.

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ao suddenly that he wag- bewildered gathered-In the small room, the gray- yet, merely retaining aumclent consciousness circumstances to keep still. If they were assured hs was guilty, then no effort would be bearded In command, sflting behind a table, wtth MaJ6r MeDoLidd at his right, and the wherever they could nnd standing room. Ham- made to trace any others connected lln saluted, and stood at attention, his with the affair. Why Gasklns should gray eyes on the face of. the man who have Identified a the assassin surveyed him across the table.

a mystery--probaWy it was mere- "Sergeant" the Colonel said rather ly the delirium of a sorely wounded man, although the fellow may have disliked him sufflclontly for that kind Of revettge, or have mistaken him for anotberUi the poor light. At any rats the unexpected Identification helped and. If the fcleu- erusqnely, "yon came -w tast ms with 'M' troop, did you not?" "Yea, air." "riad you ever met Lieutenant uas- 1 Tmw "nMtffi REX he pulled me out of a a with- a bunch of Indiana out on PROGRAM FOR TODAY WHAT DAD DID HONOR OF THE FAMILY pisON HOW "HE MADE GOOD A I THE A ADMISSION 5 CENTS. 2 to 5. Evenlnfls, 7 to 41 Ii i NEWSPAPER WSPAPEM.