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Show THE LIONS WHELP A Story of Cromwell's Time BY AMELIA E. BARR Author of Tho Bow of Orongo Ribbon. "I, Thou and the Othor Ono, TK Maid of Maldon Lane. Etc. (Copyright, 1901, by Dodd, Mead & Company. CHAPTER V. (Continued.) The man and the time and the place had met and there was no doubting It. His words burned this assurance Into the hearts of all who heard him, and when he struck his sword hilt to emphasize them, they answered with the same movement, unconscious and simultaneous. In some remarkable way this tremendous national crisis had become known in every corner of the land. And the very vagueness and mystery of the conviction intensified its importance, for generally the information came as the wind blows, no one knew whence. At Swaffham and de Wick this fateful feeling was aggravated by keen personal interests. To Mrs. Swaffham and Jane the coming battle might mean widowhood and orphanage. To de Wick It might mean the extinction of the family, root and branch, the loss to the lonely earl and his daughter of the one love on which their future could build any hope. On the third afternoon, there came rumors of a great Parliamentary victory. rumors that Charles Stuart had lieen slain in battle, suppositions and sumises innumerable and contradictory. Jane went as quickly as possible to de Wick, for if indeed there had been a Royalist defeat, Stephen de Wick might have reached home and life was hardly to be borne, unless some certainty relieved the tension cutting like a tight thong the heart and brain.. The neglect and desolation of de Wick Park bad in it something unusual; it was that strange air of sorrow, new and unaccepted, which insists on recognition. It hurried Janes steps; she felt sure she was either . All rights reserved ) tient knock at the door. Before she could in any way answer it, Matilda de Wick entered and threw herself on her knees at Jane's side. You said you would help me, she cried; you said you would, with heart and hands! Now, Jane, keep your word! What Is it, Matilda? What is It you wish?" It is Stephen; it is his friend Hugh Belward, They are searching de Wick for them now. I have brought them to ,you. Jane, for Gods sake save them; not for my sake, not for pitys sake, but for God's sake save them! They are now outside this door. Jane, Jane! Why don't you let them In? Oh, for God's dear sake! How can I do what you ask me, Matilda? Think of what you ask I know; I ask life for two poor souls ready to perish. Jane, there is no time to talk. Let them through the door. "I will call mother, she said; let them In until I bring her here. Then she opened ue door, and Matilda brought the wayworn, bloodstained fainting fugitives within the sanctuary. Mrs. Swaffham was not long In answering Matildas petition. Surely, surely, my poor lads," she said pit! I find will for you. fully, hiding God Himself thank you, madame, sobbed Matilda, father said you would, Yes, dearie, and Will shall saddle a horse and take you home. No, no, no! It would then be known I had come here In the dark. No one must know. I can find my way and I must now go." Tell your father that they who ed by military pomp and civil glerj and social pride and vanity. Dear little girl, keep yourself unspotted from the world!" "May God help me, pir. And let not the tale of love beguile you. Go often to the assembling of the saints and catch the morn, ing dew and celestial rain of their prayers and praise. Jane smiled gratefully, and her eyes were dim with tears as she laid her hands in Doctor Veritys to clasp her promise. Yet when she reached her room and sat quiet in its solitude, no one will blame her because many thoughts of love and hope blended themselves with the piteous ones she sent to de Wick, and to the two weary fugitives under Swaffham roof. CHAPTER VI. On the Tide Top. The great day of triumph was over. Cromwell had entered London at the head of his victorious army, and the city was safe and jubilant. Standing at her mother's side, Jane had witnessed from a window in the crowded Strand the glorious pageant of Liberty. And in the midst of this joyful turbulence she had caught sight of her father and brothers and lover; her father's face sternly glad, like the face of a man who had fought a good fight to assured victory; his sons imitating his bearing, as well as youth could ropy age; and the young lord not far from them, proud and radiant and carrying aloft the colors of the Commonwealth. As yet they had not met, nor had Cluny any certain knowledge of the Swaffhams location. Mrs. Swaffham had learned that Cluny Neville was personally objectionable to her husband and sons, and, as she could not see clearly what road to take, she very wisely stood still, waiting for some light and guidance. And it seemed unnecessary to trouble Janes heart until there was a positive reason for doing so; yet her depression and evident disappointment fretted her mother. What is the matter with you, Jane?" she asked irritably one mornyou look as if you had lost ing; everything in the world instead of being as your father thinks, right on the road to many a good day. I wouldnt throw such a damp over things if I were you. You seem to have forgotten Cluny, mother." He seems to have forgotten us; he might have called,. I think. Does he know where we are? He could have found out. And, Jane, it is not maidenly to take any young man so seriously as you take Lord Neville until your father and brothers are satisfied. (To be continued.) mi on the left side. There are two deep Inturning plaits at the back and the underarm seams are deeply gored to fashion the fullness at the hem. The sleeves are loose and have a series ot ruffles composed of the chiffon falling over the hand. Long Coat Is Popular. Faction having set the seal of Popular Russian Modes. In the picturesque little dress shown here we have a variation of the popular Russian modes that are so be- ap- proval upon the long coat, every woman should Include this In her wardrobe. In one model shown, the back is half fitting, while the fronts fall loosely to the lower edge and may be turned back to show the machine stitching which modishly decorates the coat. The capes, uniquely slashed in front, are a smart feature, although they may be dispensed with if a plain coat is desired. The sleeve is of the newest shaping, with a fancy facing and a deep pointed cuff. Peau de sole, broadcloth, taffeta, cheviot and tailor suitings in general are recommended for attractive effect and decorations may be supplied with narrow bias bands or machine stitching. coming to small girls and boys. The front and back are ornamented by two broad box plaits, and the closing is on the side, in Rus-sia- style. n A unique feature of the dress is the circular sleeve cap, a style which is to not confined their elders alone, for we see it not only in the childrens dresses, but coats as well. The dress may be made all in one or worn with a guimpe. An attractive dress would be of red serge trimmed with bands of white stitching, edged with soutache braid and wearing with it a guimpe of cream colored serge or cashmere, or better stilj, of white lawn or washable materials so that the guimpe and sleeves may be w ashed frequently, and then the dress will be always crisp and fresh. The pattern is very easy to put together and consists of the front, back, lining (which serves as a guimpe), sleeve, sleeve cap, collar, belt and wristband. Any mother who Is at all skillful with her needle can make a very pretty little dress, and at very slight expense of time or money. Broad Shouldered Effect One of the late designs that is sure to find many admirers is the new military effect in yoke blouse shown here in the development of blue linen embroidered in white. The fancy yoke in scallop outline gives the drooping shoulder line and the blouse embellished by tucks has the full puff at the waist line. New Paper and Wall Coating. In a new German composition for coating or impregnating pasteboard and similar material for roofing and other purposes similar to our tar and felt papers a combination of resins and fats is used. This material is also applicable for applying directly to the walls of buildings, and in a recipe recently given by our consul general at CobuTg the following proportions are recommended: Colophony, 60 parts; neutral yolk, 25, and 5 parts each of carnauba wax, linseed oil and magnesium oxychloride. The material under treatment is immersed for about ten minutes In the fused composition, MODERN THE MAIDENS TROand is then passed through heated PHIES. rollers. Its value as a of heat and cold and its imperviousSpoils of Victory Carried by Societys ness to liquids render it a valuable 'T Sweet Pets. We saw a damsel on the train a Another attractive feature of the addition to the list of building matedamsel fair to see; her bonnie eyes waist is the scallopeJ gauntlet cuff rials. were glad and bright, her smile was and, by the. way, tins, style cult A Favorite of the Season. will be worn a great deal on new one of glee. tuxedo veilings, mostly Her bonnet was the proper shape, shirtwaists. The back ot the blon-- e her dress the latest mode but, ah, has a fanciful yoke shaping, which in hairline designs in diamond pate. This terns, are among the seasons favorthe bnttons, pins and things her natty gives a good lit e to the style blouse is very becoming to most ites. Some of the newest have a costume showed! attractive single thread of white running Six army buttons on her cuff lent It figures and is exceeding.! a semblance gay. (They were no imi- in any of the linens, using contrast- through the black of the pattern, addcolors of thread ,ur ing much to the effect. Again, at the ing scalloped tations, for they shouted, U. S. A.!) Adown the bodice was a row that edges and dots. If e'esirtu, the jo..e intersection of me diamonds of the be simply stiliheu'ior decora pattern there is a knot finished with glowed with polish great ten but- may a small figure of self material or of tons from the soldier blouse thats fur- tlon. chenille. nished by the state. Neat Coat for Girl. Four yachting pins, a jeweled badge In ti;e Eton Style. At this season of t lie j nr I..- - srl-v- il some heros deed had won; a golden !n eepirg up with the styles ; r me a needs coni light girl trophy given to some expert with a latitude is allowed by an wear, one that is n' t to ' i gun. i for the exercise of per-!o to i has a certain amo: . i u. yet A Harvard pin. a Princeton' pin. cl fancies. One may have the se-Northwestern pins as well; U. C., U. 0 filer made. coats I., U. M. She must have been a colr t P It is all a matter of in- belle! lege i r choice, and one may just suit Three golden links, a Mason's own s.vle or, perhaps, we had bet her woncharm, an Alpha Beta stud we dered then how many youths had found their names were mud! SOMETHING NEW IN Her finger bore a graven seal the size that's made for men, and on her collar we discerned a college pin, again. About her hat there stretched a band from some grim man of war. We wondered at the ribbon there, and what she wore it for. And as we gazed, a youth who sat coat mace with just tie sh ! capo beside this damsel fair gave her a alone and the other i; i It le j;,st off she from his tucked vest; badge the collar and stole i loo' ihe cane. it in her hair? e e The only trimming r, ij Lo, the poor Indian, savage, crude, machine wh cfc stitchirg, gives ill tempered, hard to tame he ties a ihe pretty finish. Tte le-,his scalp locks to himself and gloats regular coat sleeve One r -tv t easo'er them the same! i sp (,i ) ily make this little co-discarded oxeicoat or frre in. AROMEO BUT NOT JULIET. lmost every woman hi on cl war lrg a. of good material tint society Talkers May Find a Moral IB skirt swer very nicely for maen::l for the This Story. Upon a recent occasion two bosom Jacket. Ladys cloth, serge. chvir, f!k or friends, George and Harry, were inenns'ruc-tjon- . vited to an evening sociable. George, velvet could be used In 1 adrtlinn-is if and a r!mniq clever entertainer, was being quite r r trim consequently in great demand at such desired, wear a lace Hj-functions, and he looked forward Li the corners of the collar and erd of the stole with little lace medallions. the event with much pleasure. Harry, on the contrary, was loath to accept the invitation, explaining to his friend that upon such occasions the ladies would frequently ask if be had read such and such a book, to which in almost every Instance, muct: to his embarrassment, he was obliged to answer In the negative, not being Too rapid boiling ruins a sauce. George, however, literary inclined. to be consoling, said that in every Let it boil up. then simmer. such case he should answer yes, and For spice cake cold coffee may be the probabilities were no further com- used instead of milk. ments upon the books would occur. Custards are smoother when made This appeared plausible enough to with only the yolks of eggs. Harry, who forthwith consented to ac- . Some of the most delic.ous oups are now made from vegetable stock. cept the invitation, and, as anticipated, To sweeten tea witn wh.ie rock during the evening was asked if he had read certain books, amongst them candy is one of the new wrinkles. Romeo and Juliet, to which he replied, Syrup, jam or marmalade should be served with the plain rce pudding T have read Romeo but cot Juliet that has no fruit In it. A few peas may le added to a A Senator's Privilege. The Senate was astounded a few cream sauce and served on the platmornings ago when Mr. Pettus of Ala- ter with lamb chops or egg cutlets. As a general principle, all but the bama appeared in a new suit built on something absolutely approaching very plainest puddings should be modern lines. Hitherto he has always steamed rather than boiled. worn a long black broadcloth coat and Here Is a new Idea for embroidering Handsome Outdoor Garment. wonderfully baggy trousers. Depew ones blouse. The design should first Irish lace posed over champagne be ventured to express surprise at the stamped or drawn on the blouse in jaunty appearance of his aged col- chiffon and banded with strips of ecru a palm-lea- f pattern like the design a cloth which coat, pretty develops who league, complacently explained: around the illustration. for used or may I carriage, opera bp is have 'I act just been Each leaf Is simply and I consider it my privilege to get general evening wear. The bands of a new suit of clothes. Ill get an- cloth are applied to form a suggestion down the center, making the stitcb other when I am again in ot a yoke and bolero, fastening with reach to the edge every time. Then handsome drop ornaments somewhat outline the leaves and the stems. 1909. The ter say, her purse, when making e!e tion. For seasons rast there has not been an effect or combination which has met with such universal favor as the Eton. It is a trim little garment and with the addition of the season's stole effect it becomes possible for every one to wear the style without fear of looking stumpy. In the nobby design shown here the long shoulder line is carried out by the employment of a shaped sleeve cap. The front buttons at the neck over a vest, which may be of the same or different material. The sleeve is the full bishop style, gathered at its lower edge into a pretty cuff. The back fits the figure closely and the tabs in the front give a pretty finish. For Autumn wear these little Etons are just the thing. It requires very little material and could easily be priest Oh, God be merciful! said Jane, Yes, for men know nothing of mercy. Come, there is more yet. Then she opened the door next to the death chamber, and Jane saw lying on a great canopied bed the dying earl. His last breaths were coming in painful sobs, but he opened his eyes and looked mournfully at Jane for a Then the physician few moments. sitting by his side motioned authoritatively to the two girls to leave the room. He is dying. You see that He may live till morning no longer, said Matilda; he Is only waiting to see Stephen, and Stephen will never come. What can I do for you, dear? Oh, what can I do? I will have nothing from you, not even pity. I never wish to Bee your face again. And how poor Stephen loved you! And you you have not a tear for his fate. I thank God I am hot of your profession, I can weep for the death of those who loved me. With these words Matilda turned sobbing away, and Jane, slowly at first and then hastily, took the road to Swaffham. For she remembered that the news which had reached de Wick was probably at Swaffham. So she made all possible haste, and as soon as she reached home she was aware of a change. Her mother came quickly towards her. Her look was flurried, but not unhappy, as she Have you the news, Jane? crlea, Tis the greatest victory that hath ever been in England. Dr. Verity came an hour ago, so tired he could scarcely sit his horse. He has had a warm drink and sleeps, but he says no victory was ever like it. And my father and brothers? What of them? Your father is well; Tonbert and Will have some slight sword cuts. Wp must be ready to go with Dr. Verity to London on Tuesday morning. Your father desires It. being Sabbath, we can do nothing towards our journey, but on Monday all must be finished. Jane worked rapidly. Her little box was soon packed, her room put in order, when there was a sharp, tmpa- - and Matilda answered, Then she kissed her brother, and with a glance of farewell pity at his companion, went quickly and quietly away. "Go downstairs. Jane, said Mrs. Swaffham, and if Dr. Verity is waiting, order supper to be served. I will bestow our friends In the oak room, on the west side of the house. To this room she took them, and then brought water and wine and bread and meat, and some of her sons clothing, showing them, also, that the wide chimney had been prepared for such emergencies by having stout, firm, iron stirrups placed right and left at very short intervals. By these you can easily reach the roof, she said. She kissed them both and poured out wine and made them drink, and then left them to eat and rest In the parlor she found Dr. Verity eating a beefsteak pudding and talking to Jane, who sat with a white and anxious face trying to smile and an- swer him. Come and rest a little, Martha, he said. And what think you? Here come a riders awhile ago, seeking young de Wick. They said also that It was thought Charles Stuart might be with him, and they would have searched Swaffham high and low if I had not been here. I think we will begin our Journey to London on Monday morning, Martha. I cannot. If I had as many hands as fingers, I could noL You may and keep watch and ward Monday, and it may be well to do so; to tell the truth, I trust neither for, men nor maids in the kitchen. For a Parliament they would hide the devil. When was this great battle of Worcester fought?" Last Wednesday, on tne third day of this month. how sad we Mother, remember were all that day. You said to me, Jane, there is death In the air; and the men could not work, and they vowed the beasts trembled and were not to guide or to hold." The third of September! said Mrs. Swaffham, that was Dunbar day. A great victory was Dunbar! Yes; and now there is peace. Peace comes too late for many a family. There are the de Wicks. I am sorry for them, and I could be sorrier if they had suffered for the right instead of the wrong. What will the young lady Matilda do after her half-crow- n father's death?" Her aunt. Lady Jevery, has been written for, more than a week ago. She may be at de Wick even now. 1 think Matilda will make her home with the Jeverys. Then she goes to London. I know their great house near Drury Lane. It has very fine gardens indeed. And now, Jane, dear, little Jane, listen to me. You are going to the great city, to Whitehall palace, to Hampton court, to the splendor and state of a great 'nation. You will be surround-1 Sc-o- 1 - '), Fa-lii- long-skirte- 1 1 r material or made from some skirt. The skirt is a very popular design for a walking skirt to wear with the Eton, or as a separate skirt is the plaited style. It is made up of five gores, plaited, as illustrated, with seven backward turning tucks or plaits. The pattern also includes a yoke, the use of which is optional. The skirt length may be of golfing or ground length. left-ove- Clean your sink with kerosene and hot suds. Slice the small potatoes and fry raw. They are much better than when boiled first. Oak furniture may be thoroughly cleansed by washing it with a little hot beer. Polish afterward in the usual manner. To take stains from hands get five cents worth of oxalic acid, keep in a bottle of water. After using, rinse the hands in clear water. When fruit jars begin to run out a bit, you can often stop them with dry flour, or a bit of chewing gum; the latter will stop small holes in a cold lead pipe. BLOUSE EMBROIDERY. : te ported was 3,140,588. In ten yean the number of trees doubled In nuo. her, the 1900 census showing 6,869. 588. It is noted that the great bulk of these trees are in the southwest portion of the state. Moreover, the orchard plantings follow the cornea of the rivers and most of them are found along the banks of the rivers. The quality of the apples produced li very good, in fact, far better than la some states more advantageously sit ated for the growing of fruit The cause of the orchards being found largely along the streams Is probably that there Is a less distinctively prjj. rie soil. On some farms In the mentioned the aj'ple crop Is the great money maker. Unfortunately for the easy handling of this crop, most of the varietle grown are summer or fall keepers. winter apples are not grown, as the apples of that character that grow well in Iowa are rather inferior in size and quality, while the trees lack productiveness! Late-keepin- g flg-r- She knew his name and his occupation and her heart stood still with fear. Is that you, Jane Swaffham?" cried Matilda, running down stairs. Come and here, come here, come here! seizing her by the arm, she compelled Jane to ascend at her side. Jane made no resistance to such Impetuous, Imperative passion, and she was hurried up the steps and along the corridor until Matilda suddenly stopped and threw open the door of a darkened room. Go in. Mistress Swaffham, she cried, and took your last on one of Cromwell's victims." And Jane shook herself free, and stood a moment regarding the placid face of the dead An indication of the rapid dustry. crease of this branch of horticulturali. activity is seen in the two last censaa reports by the national government In 1890 the number of apple trfees rs locali-tie- s Two-tone- d "Jane, Janet Why dont you let them In? going to meet trouble or that trouble would hurt the young men must hurt was following after her. She entered me first the hall and saw a man in his stockIt will be the greatest the last inged feet softly descending the stairs. comfort he can have in this world. Iowas Apples. There is going on in Iowa a steajj development of the apple growing is I The Ben Davis does not reach its best development in most of the localities in the state where apples are largely grown. Some foreign varieties of fair ' quality have been introduced, and the trees that produce them are hardy but tho fruit seldom keeps longer than the middle of December, under ordinary farm conditions. As a result of these conditiona the Iowa apple orchardists are earnestly considering the cold storage of their fruit, and some experiments have already been made along that line. Last winter the Horticultural Department of the Iowa Experiment Station stored several lots of apples In a Des Moines cold storage warehouse. A thermometer was kept in the storage room from November till April 15. The temperature varied from 2? to 37. Fifteen barrels of apples were placed in this cold, storage plant Sep tember 20, and consisted of Wealthy, Fameuse (Snow), Wolf River and Me Mahon's White. On October 27 new enty-twbarrels more were added, these consisting of Jonathans De Ben Davis, mines, Willow Twigs, Janets, Red Romanites, Roman Stems, Northern Spys and White Pippins. As it was desired to learn the keeping quality, some from each variety were taken out each month, beginn'ng January 14. On that date the percentage of decayed fruit in each variety was: Wealthy 3;, McMahon Whit EI, Fameuse 4, Wolf River 13, Jon II, than 9, Domine 3, Ben Davis less than 1, Janet 3, Roman Stem 12, Northern Spy 11, White Pip. pin 7. Note the large loss with the McMahons, which were taken out ot storage altogether. On February 14 the percentages of decayed fruit were: Wealthy 4, Fa meuse 1. Wolf River 36, o Seek-N- Further 48, Jonathan 23, Ben Davis 1 Janet 12. Romanlte 4, Willow Twig ( White Pippin 30, Roman Stem It, Domine 7. Note the large percentages of loss with Wolf River, Further and White Pippin. On March 14 examination showed the following losses: Wealthy 15, Fa meuse 12, Ben Davis 11, Domine 16, Janet 8, Romanlte 3, Roman Stem 41, Pewaukee 56, Willow Twig 6, Whit Pippin 36. On April 14 the percentages ot do Domine 14, Be cayed fruit were: Davis 18, Willow Twig 19, Jonatbaa 57. Romanite 24. 23, Domine, Ben Davis and Willow Twig were thus shown to be the best keep ers of the salable varieties. Janet and Romanite are even better keepers, but they are too small to store etna merclally. The Pewaukees were pat In by mistake, but were found half do cayed at the March examination. The White Pippins did not stand storing well, and went down quickly when taken out. The results with the Wealthy and Snow were most gratifying, as they show that those apples can be kept well till midwinter, when they sell readily. Seek-N- ! Crabapple Trees. The group qulred apple, by our common says a report of the Virginiain station. They are not as vigoroun growth, and will therefore need W mnd pruning, ar.d may be planted closer together than the common aF in pie; 20 to 25 feet apart each way Tb good distance for the trees. varieties which belong to the Siberia group, such as Red Siberian and Uk art Yellow, are upright In habit, and slower growers than those of th W brld type, and therefore may be pi ed even closer than above directs The requires cultivate " and systematic spraying, the other apples. ;'-- e briar-stitche- for this that varieties best culture methods of fruit Is not unlike crab-appl- e Export of Animal Product. For the year ending June 30, 190J our export of animals and Car products were valued as follows: tie (live), (29,848,936; hogs (1W muW. (40,923; horses, (3,152,159; (521,725; sheep (live), (1.067, M fowls, etc., (149,590; butter, milk, I91' 327; cheese, (2,250,229; 026; eggs, (325,571; oleo oil, (U.91' 888; beef, (36,847,106; tallow, ; lard, 852; pork, (61,256,098; 164 (206,126. wool. (71.818; total, (l.' (5L4-046- The yards, sheds and barn !! which the young dairy stock sc J should be so situated that the will readily drain away, that will find an abundant entrance, W This is also a very pretty wav tn possible so that cold winds oi strap with inserting, of north and northwest will not Th.e ia. them. ut from under It Handkerchief d be the The less a wife tries to bwt to use for the blouse, and the handwork ahouM him the better she .will manage be done in cut cotton No. 60. get along with the household fr9 payer. effect When finished Is very g, U U not only easy to do, but is qulcalj - sh": D |