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1 TT'MT > A "V. 1SOS. - - pf-r ELJSSA THE DOOM OF ZIMBABWE ) BY H. RIDER HAfifiARD ( CoprrlRht. 1193. by II. KMT Higgard. ) , CIIAPTCR X. Contlnuca. "When Motcm reached Sakon and the en- Nroys lie found that a message had already been sent to them announcing that King Ithobal would meet them presently upon the plain outside his catnp. 'Out still ho did not come ; indeed , It was not until Sakon had Despatched another messenger , saying that Iho was about to return to the city , that at length Ithobal appeared at the head of a bodyguard of black troops. Arranging these In line In front of tbo camp , ho came forward , attended by twelve or fourteen councillors and generals , all of them unarmed and baited half way between his own line and that of the Phoenicians , but out of bowshot of either. Thereupon Sakon , accompanied by a simi lar number of priests and nobles , among whom were Azlel and Metem , all of them also unarmed , except for tbo knives in their girdles , marched out to meet him , leaving their escort drawn up upon the hillside. "Lot uc to business , king , " said Sakon rvrhcn , the formal words of salutation had passed , "for wo have waited long upon your pleasure , and already troops move out from the city to learn what has befallen us. " "Do they , then , fear that I should ambush ambassadors ? " asked Ithobal hotly. "And for the rest , is it not right that servants should bldo ut the door of their king till It is bis pleasure to open it ? " "I know .not what they fear , " answered Sakon , "but at leant we fear nothing , for wo ere too many , " and ho glanced at his escort , e thousand strong , upon the hillside. Nor arc the citizens of Zlmboe thu servants of any man unless ho bo tEe king of Tyre. " "That wo shall put to proof , Sakon , " said Ithobal ; "but , say , what does the Jew with you ? " and ho pointed to Azlel. 'To he also an envoy from Zlmboo ? " "Nay , king , " answered the prince , laughIng - Ing , "but my grandalre. the ruler of Israel , charged me always to take note of the wayn of oavagei In peace and war , that I might learn how to deal with them , and therefore I sought leave to accompany Sakon upon thla embassy. " "Peace. Tieaeol" broke In Sakon. "This Is no time for gibes. King Ithobal , siace you did not dare to venture wlth'n the walls of our city , wo have como to answer the de mands > oti made upon us In the Hall of Audience. You demanded that our fortifica tions fchould bo thrown down , and this wo refuse , S'IIICP 'V\e ' do not court destruction. You demanded that we should cease to en slave men to labor In the mlnca , and to thin wo answer that for every man \ > o take wo will pay a tax to Ills lawful chief , or to you as king. You demanded that the an cient tribute ehould be doubled , nnJ to thin , out of love nnd friendship , a'lid not from fear , AVO assent , if jou will enter into a bond of lasting peace , since It la peace that wo seek cud not war. Kink , you have our answer. " "Not all of It , Sakon. How of the chief condition that "Lady Ellssa , the fair , your daughter , should be given me to wife ? " "King , it cannot be , for the gods of heaven bavo taken thla matter from our hands , anointing the Lady E lies a their high priest ess. " "Then , as I live , " answered Ithobal with fury , "I will take her from the hands of the gods Old anoint her my dancing woman. Do you thluk to make a mock of mo , you people of Zimboc , whom I have honored by dcelrtag one of your daughters In mar riage ? You would trick mo with your priest's juggling that you may keep her to be the toy of yonder princeling. So be it , but I tell you that I will tear your city stone from etone and anoint Ita rulrvj with your blood ; yei , your young men shall labor hi the mines for me. and your high born maiden shall wait upca my queens. I/stem , you" and he turned to his generals "Let the messen gers who are ready start east and west , and north and south , to the chiefs whose names you have , bidding them to meet me . with tbelr tribesmen , at the time and place appointed. When next I epeuk with you , oldero of Zlmboo , it shall bo at the head of 100,000 warriors. " "Then , king , on your hands be all the In nocent lives that these words of youra have doomed , and may the weight of their wasted blood press you down to ruin nnd death. " answered Sakon , proudly , but with pal * lips , for something of the fear they felt for the leaue of the war vtag written on the faces of all his company , do what they would to hide It. Ithobal turned upon his heel , deigning no reply , but as ho went he whispered a word into the ear of two of his captains , great men of the war , who stayed behind the reel of his party searching for something upon the ground. Sukon and his councillors also turned , walking toward their escort , but lAzlel lingered a little , fearing no danger , and being curious to learn what the men sought. "What do you seek , captains ? " he asked courteously. "A gold armlet that ono of us has lest , " they answered. Azlel let his eyes -wander on the ground and not far away perceived the armlet halt- hidden in a tussock of grcss , where , indeed , It had been placed. "Is this the ring ? " ho asked , lifting it and holding it toward them. "It U. and wo thank you , " they answered , advancing to take it. The next moment , before he had oven cucised their purpose , they had gripped him by either arm and were dragging him at full speed toward the cam ) ; . Understanding their treachery and the greatness of his danger , lie cried aloud for help , and , throwing him- lelf swiftly to the ground , set his feet against a BJtono that chanced to lie In their path in ' such' fashion that the sudden weight tore his right arm from the grip of the man that held It. Now , quick as thought , ho drew the dagger from his girdle , and still lying on his back , plunged It Into the shoulder of the second man. so that he loosctl him In his pain. Then ho sprang to his feet , and , leapIng - Ing to one side to escape the rush of hli cap tors , ran like a doer tow-aril the party of 6akoa , who had turned at the sound of hli cry. cry.Ithobal and his men had also turned and ped toward them , but at a little distance they halted , the king shouting aloud : "I desire to hold this foreigner , who Is the cause of war between us , hostage for your daughter's sake. Sakon , but this tlmo he has escaped me. Well , it matters not , for soon ray turn will come , and , therefore. If you and be are wU , you will send him back to tbo a , for thither alone I premise him safe conduct , " and without more words ho walked to hta camp , the gates of which were closed behind blra. "Prince Ariel , " laid Sakon , as they went toward the city. "It Is 111 Ko speak touch words to an honored guest , but It cannot be denied that you bring much trouble on my bead. Twice now you have nearly perished t the hands of fthobal , and should that chance doubtleia I tnnst rarn the wrath of Solemra , On your behalf , also , the city of Zlmboo Is thU day plunged Into a war that well may be her last , since It la because you hare grown dear to her that my daughter refuted the lull of Ithobal , nd because of bU outraged pride at thto refusal that he has Urredjip the natloca against us. Prince , > Mla you remain in this city there la no pf peace. PO not , therefore , bate me , aerfint , if I pray of you to leave us there U yet time. " "Bakon. " aa wered Aaiel. "I thank you for yavr open § pocb , aaf , will pay you back la rf. . MIYNOkM. ] words as honest as your own. Gladly would I no , for hero nothing but sorrow has be fallen me , were it not for one thing which to you may seem little , but to me , and per haps to another , Is all In all. 1 love your daughter as I have never loved before , and as my mind Is to hcr's , so la hcr's to mine. How , then , can I go hence when thr going means that I must part from her forever ? " "How can you stay here , prince , when the stajlng tncana that jou mast bring her to shame and death , and yourself with her ? Say , now , are you prepared , for the sake of this women , to a bunion , the worship of your father. ) and become the servant of El and Eaaltie ? " "You know well that I am not so prepared , Sakon ; for nothing that the world could give me would I do this thing. " "Then , prince , Jt Is best that you should go , for that and ro ether IB tlie price that you must pay if you would win my daughter Ellssa. Should you neck to do 03 by other means , I tell you that neither your high rank , nor the power of my rule and friend ship , nor pity for your youth and hors , can suvo you both from death , slace to 'forgive you then would bo to bring down the wraSh of Its outraged gods upon Zknboe. Ob , prince , for your own sake and for the sake of her whom both you and I love thun dearly , linger mo longer In temptatlcn , but turn your back upon It no a bravo man should , for so whom , " and ho looked liard at Issachar , who turned away , 'Mlut what matters Jt who did the ill deed , " ho continued , "since this , at least , Is certain , that hero my presence brccdii sorrow and bloodshed , and therefore I must go , as I have promised. " "When do wo go , prince ? " queried Issachar. "I know not , It Is naught to me. Ah ! hero comes iMntom ; ask of htm. " "Metem. " said the Levite. "tho prince desires to leave Zlmboo and march to the coast , there to take ship to Tyre. When can the caravan be ready ? " "So I have heard , Issachar , for Sakon tella mo that he has had speech with the prince upon this matter. Well , I am glad to learn it , for troubles thicken here , and I think that the woo you prophesied Is not far from the city of Zlmboe , where every man geeks to eorve his own hand , and 'Is ' ready to sell his neighbor. When can the caravan be got ready ? "We'I " , the night niter next , that Is , wo can start that night , for tomorrow evenIng - Ing , as scon as the sun ID down , I will send on the camels by ones and twos , and with them the baggage and treasure , to a secret place I know of In the mountains , where we and the prince's guard can follow upon the mules and join them. Ao it chances , I have fifo conduct .from Ithobal' ; atill I should not wloU to put his troops into temptation by marching through them with twenty laden camels , or to lose certain earnings of my SO HE ROSE AND LAID OUT HIS STORE OP IMAGES. shall my blessings follow you to the grave and your yearn be filled with honor. " Azlel covered hla eyes with his hand and thought a Artiile ; then ho answered : "Bo It as you will , friend. I will go , but I go broken-hearted. " < CHAPTER XI. METEM SEUUS IMAGES. Upon reaching the palace Asjjel went to the apartments of Issachar , and , finding mo keeper at the door , entered to discover the old priest kneeling In prayer at the window which laced ; toward Jerusalem. So absorbed was he In hts devotions that It was oat till he had ended them and risen that ho saw Azlel standing Jn the chamber. "Behold an answer to my prayer ! " he said. "My eon , they told me that some fresh danger had overtaken you , tuoufiti none knew Itn lESue. Therefore it was that I prayed , and now I Bee you unharmed , " oud taking htm In bis arms ho embraced him. "It Is true that I have been In danger , father , " answered Azlel , and be told him jttie etory of hkt cacapo from Itbobal. "Did I not pray you , uot to accompany thld embassy ? " "Yes , father , but yet I have returned In safety. Listen. I como wdth tidings that f n- SUDDENLY THEY SEIZED THE PIIINCE. you will tbtak good. Not on hour lnco I j.reraised Sakon that I would leave Zlmtxie. where it eeetoa my prcaeueo breeds much trouble. " "Gocxl tiding Indeed ! " exclaimed Issachar. "And never eball I know a peaceful hour until we have Been the lost of the towers ot tbla doomed city and Its accursed people ot devil worshippers. " "Yea. good foe you , father , but for mo most ill , for hero I shall leave my youth and hnpplcre&s. Nay , I know what you think , ttiat tbJs U but aomo passing fancy bred oJ the pleasant beauty of A woman , but It tenet not eo. I say that from the tnomoot whca first I eaw her Ehe became life of tny life end soul of my eoul , and that I BO hence beggared of Joy and hope , end carrying with me a cankered memory that eh all eat my he rt cway. You deem , her a witch , one to whom Badrtto hoa given power to drug the tulnda of men to their destruction , but I tell you tliat her only spell U tfae spell ot her lore for fne ; alee thit cue wbom you name o grossly la the aervant. not ot Bwltls , but rather of Him we worahlp. " "Elista not the ( enroot of DaaHlaT How con > e the , that , to be her bleb priceless ? Ariel , your paetioa bu made you road. " "She Is high priestess because Metem and others brought about .her election without her will , urgid ou to it LI i know tj * own that will be hidden In the baggage. Moreover , if our departure bo known , half the city would wish to como with us , having no love of ooldlcrlng and misdoubting them much of the icauo of this -war with Ithobal. " "As you will , " eald Issachar ; "you are captain of the caravan and charged with the safety of the prince upon hid journey- Ings. I am ready when you will , and < he quicker that hour comes the more praise you will have from me. " "Como with me ; I would speak with you , " eald Azlel to the Phoenician as they left the presence of Isiachar. "Listen , " he added , when they had reached his chamber ; "we leave this city soon , and I have fare wells to make. " "To the 'Baaltis ? " suggested Metem. "To the Lady Elitaa. I would send her a letter of farewell ; can you deliver it Into her own hand ? " "It may bo managed , prince , at a price ; nay , from you I ask no price. I have images that I wish to sell , and merchants go every where , oven Into the presence of the Baaltis If It pleases her to admit them. Write your scroll and I will take It. " So Azlel wrote , and , having scaled the writing , gave It to Metem. "Your face la ead , prince , " he said as he hid It In his robe " , "but , believe me , you are doing what is right and wise. " " "It may be so , " answered Aziel , "yet I would rather die than do It and may my curse lay heavy upon the heads of those who have so wrought that It must bo done. Now , T pray you , deliver this writing Into the hands of her you know , and bring me the answer , If there bo any , betraying It to none , for I will double whatever sura is of fered for the treachery. " "Havo no fear , prince , " said Motem , "thia errand Is undertaken for friendship , not for profit The risk is mine alone ; the gain or loss Is yours. " An hour later the Phoenician stood in the palace of the gods , demanding , under per mit of Sakon , governor of the city , to be admitted into the presence of the Baaltis , to whom ho desired to cell certain sacred Images cunningly fashioned In gold. Pres ently It was announced that he was allowed to approach , and the officers of the temple led him , through guarded - paesages , to the private-chambers of tbo priestess. Here he found her In a long , low hall , sweet -with : scented woods , rich with gold , and supported by pillars of cedar. She was seated alone at the far end of the ball , beneath tbetvlnr dow place , clad In her white robes of office , richly broldered with emblems of the moon , for her women , most of whom were cm- ployed in needlework , though some whis pered to each other , -were gathered at the lower end of the hall near the door. Motem saluted them as he passed , and they answered his greeting with requests for news , and Jests not too refined , or with demands for presents Jewels , In return for which they promised him tbo blessings of the goddess. To each he made same apt reply , for even .the priestesses of Baaltis could not abash Metem ; but while he bandied words bis quick eyes noted one of their number who did not Join In the play a spare , thln-llppcd woman whom ho knew for Mesa , the daughter of the dead Baaltle.who had been the rival can didate for ' the throne of the high priestess when Bllesa v&t choeen. "When he entered the hall Mesa was seated upon a canvas stool , a little apart from the others , her chin resting upon her hand , star ting with an evil look toward the place where Bliasa was enthroned , nor dH her face grow more gentle at the sight of the old merchant , ( or ahe knew well that U was through him that she had been ousted from her mother's place. "A woman to be feared. " thought MeUm to himself , aa he passed her upon bis war up the lose chamber. Presently n * bad reacted its head ot U M4 vas aalutlns ; tbe ueimia. AUureM or c u on * IMS r r M , OMAHA * presence of the Baaltis by kneeling and touching the carpet with his brow. "Rise , Metem , and set out your business , " Jfald Ellssa , "for the hour of tlio mmset prayer Is at hand , and 1 cannot talk long with you. " So ho rcac , and , looking at her while ho laid out his store ot images , saw that her face was sad and her c > es lull of a strange fear. "Lmly , " he said , "on the second night from ciow I depart from thU city of yours , and glad shall I be to leave It llvln , ; . Tho-e- fore I have brought to you these four price- Ices Images of most splendid wnrUmanihip , of Tyre , thinking that it tnUht pleas ? you I to purchase thorn for the service of the goddess. " 'You depart , " eho whispered , "ulono ? " "No , lady , not alone. The holy Issachar goes with mo , also the escort of Prince Azlel anJ the prince himself , whoso pres ence Is no longer desired In this city. " Here ho atoppol , for ho nan- that Ullssa vts.a about to faint and whispered "Be not fool ish , for you are watched. I have a letter for jou lady , " ho conllnucd In a louder voice , "If It will please you to examine this precious imago In the light , you will no longer hesitate to think the price too high , " and bowing low , ho led the way behind the throne , whither Ellssa followed him. Now they were standing beneath the win dow , which they fUccd , and bidden from the gaze of the women by the glided back of the high scat. "Here , " ho raid , thrusting the parchment Into her hand , "read quickly and return Jt to me. " She snatched the roll Irom him , and as her eyes devoured the lines her face fell In and her lips grew pale with anguish. "Bo brave , " murmured Metem , for his heart was stirred to pity. "It Is best for all that he should , go. " "For him , perchance. It Is best , " she an swered , "but what of mo ? O , Metem , what me ? " "Lady , " ho cald sadly , "I have no words i o soothe your sorrow save that the gods > mvo willed It thus. " "What gods ? " she asked fiercely. "Not lirso they bid mo worahlp. " She shud- lered and then wcaf'on , "Metem. be piti ful. O , If over you * HMVO loved a woman , or have been loved of one. for her sake bo pltlfal. I must ECO him for tlio last tlmo n farewell , and you" can help mo to It. " "I ? In the name , pf Baal , how ? " "When do jou leave the city , Metem ? " "At moonrlse on the nlsht after next. " "Then an hour bcfdfo moonrlso I will be n the temple , neither I can come by the secret way that leadsi thither from thla pal ace , end ho can enter there , for the llttlo gate shall bo leit unbarred. Pray hlin to meet mo then for the last tlmp. " "Lady , " ho urged , "this Is but madness" "Madness or no , if * Is my will , and be- waio how you thjwart mo In It , Metem , for at least , I am the La1y Baalth , atvl have power , and I swear to you that If I BOO him lot " you shall never lcave , this city living. " "A shrewd argument , and to tlio point , " said Metem. "Well , I have prepared inysolf a rock * hewta tomb 'at Tyre , anJ' do not t wlnli 'that my 'gravra sarcophagus .of . best Egyptian alabaster should bo wasted. " "As assuredly It will bo If j-ou do not obey me In this matter. Metem. Rpmcm- ber , an hour before mconrlsn at the foot , of the pillar of El In the Inner court of the temple. " Ao she spoke MetemVatarted , for his quick ear * bad caught a sound. "Lady , " ho said In a loud voice , as he led the way to the front of tbo throne , "you are a hard bargainer. Were there many such , a poor trader could not make a living.Ah , , hero is one who knows the value ofsuch priceless work. " and he pointed to Mesa i , who , with folded arms and downcast eyes , stood within five paces of the throne , nearer than which she was not allowed to come. "Lady , " ho went on. addressing her , "j-ou will have heard the price I asked ; say , now , is | It too much ? " "I have heard nothing , sir. I stand here waiting the return of my holy mistress that I ; may remind tier .that the hour of sunset prayer j is at hand. ' ' "Would that I had so fair a mentor , " ex claimed Metem , "for then I should lose lees ; time. " But to himself be said , "She has heard something , though I think but little. Well , Judge between us. la eighty golden shekels too much for these Images that have been blessed and sprinkled with the blood of children by the high priest of Baal at SIdon ? " Mesa lifted her cold eyes and looked at them. f "I think U too much , " she eald , "but It I Is for tbo Lady Baaltis to Judge ; who am 1 that ( I should open my lips In the presence of the Lady Baaltls ? " "I bavo appealed to the oracle and it has spoken acalnst me. " said Metem , wringing his hands in affected dismay. "Well , I abide ' the result. Lady , you offered mo fifty shekels , and for fifty you shall take them , for tbo honor of the holy gods , though In truth I lose ten shekels by the bargain. Olvo your order to the treasurer and he will pay me tomorrow. And now , farewell , " and bowing till his forehead touched the ground , ho kissed the hem of her robe. . Ellssa tent her head In acknowledgment | | of the salute , and as he rose her eyes met ' his. In them was -written a warning be could not fall to understand , and. although aho did not speak , her lips seemed to shape the word " " , "Remember. Ten minutes later Metem stood In the chamber of Azlel. "Had she the letter , and what did she say to It ? " asked tbo prince , springing up almost as ho passed the threshold. "In the name of all the gods ot all the na tions , I pray you no ? to speak so loud , " an swered Metem , when lie had closed the door and looked suspiciously around him. "Oh , If over I find myself gafc.ln Tyro again I vow a gift , and no mean-anej to each of them that has a temple there , anil they are many , for no single god Is strong enough to bring mo safe out of this trouble. Have I seen the Lady ElUsa ? O , .yes.'T have seen her , and what think you that this Innocent lamb , this undented dove of yours , threatens me with now ? Peath ! Nothing less than death ft I will not carry out .her Joollsh wishes. More , she means tbo thr.e tand has the strength to fulfil It , for toithotLady Baaltis U given power over the livm bfmen ; , or , at the least ; If she takes life , nfanfquestion the authority of the goddess. Unless I do her will I am i i a dead man , ntnl ( lint In III * rownrrt I Kit for mixing mysuK up In your inml luvu f fnlm. " "Hold ! " brnloi In Arlol , "sin ! ( ll cm , man , wlinl In her will. " "Her will l wlint Ihlnk you ? To mwl you In fnruv.i'll ' nn hour licfnrn yinl IIHVH Oils city , n nil rm my throat U nl lnkn , by llanl It fhnll bo gmtim-il If I cnti lltiil ( lift mentis , IlioitKli 1 tell you Hint It In i and nothing vino. Hut lUtnn to llio ami hu repealed nil Hint linil pnMpil. "Now , " ho milled , "aro jou roidy to tnku tlio fink , prince ? " "I should ho n canard , Indeed , If I dlil not , " answered Azlel , "when nht > , a woman , dares n hoa\ler one. " "And 1 am n coward , Hint I ? why I tnkn It , for otherwise I nl.io muni iViro n hiuvli-r ono. But what of iHgach'ir ? Thin inccllnt ; can scarcely bu kept a secret from him , " Azlel tl.ought a while , and then Mid ! "Go , fetch him hero , " and Motem went , to return presently with the Lovlto , to whom , without further ado , tlio prince told all , hiding nothing. Isaachar listened In cllcnco and whro both ho and Metem had done speaking , wild : "At least , 1 thank you , prince , for bolng open with me , and now without moro wonli I pray you to abandon this rash plan , which can end only in pain , and perhaps In death , " "Abandon It not , prince , " salt ! Metem , "seeing that If you do It will cortalnly end lu my death , for the girl Is mud and will have her way , or If iiho docs not then I must pay the price. " "Havo no fear , " anawcred Azlel , smiling. "Issachar , this must be done or " "Or what , prince ? " "I will not leave the city. It Is true that Sakon may thrust me from It , but It ohall be as a dead ir.un. Nay , waste no words. Since she desires It I must and will meet the Lndy Ellssa for the last time , not as lover meets lover , but as tboso meet who part forever In the world. " "You say so , prince ? Then have I your permission to accompany jou ? " "Ye ? , If j'ouwish It , Issachar , but < hero Is danger. " "Danger ? "What care I for danger ? The will of God be done to me. So be It ; we will go together , but the end of It is not with us. " CHAPTER XU THE TRYST. Two dajs had gone by , and at the ap pointed hour three figures , wrapped in dark cloaks , might have been seen walking owlftly toward the little entrance of the temple fortreEs. Although It was near to midnight the city was still astir with men , for oewn had reached It that Ithobal was advancing at the head of tens of thoustnds of the war riors of the tribes , nod that within the next few dajs siege would begin. Late as It wcs , the council had been but just summoned to the palace of Sakon to conalder tbo conduct of tbo defense , while In every street stood knots of men engaged In tnxlous discussion and from many a smithy came the souad of armorers at their work. Hero marched parties of soldiers of various races , there came along strings of in ill re laden with dried floh and grain ; yonder a woman beat her breast and wept loudly- because her three sons had Just been Impressed by order of the coincll , two of them to serve as archers and the third to carry blocks of btoaa for the fortifications. Passing unnoticed through all tha ! press and tumult. Azlel. Irsachar nnd Metem en tered the winding passage In tbo temple wall and came to the little gate. Metem tried it and whlapeved : "She has kept her word ; It Is unlocked. Now enter to ycur love trjst , holy Issachar. " "Do you not come -with us ? " asked the Lavltc. , "No , I am too od ! for such adventures. Listen I go to make ready. Within an hour the niulca with the prince's escort will stKid In the archway near the small gate of the palace , for by now the baggage and It ? guard await us a day's march from tills accuised city. Will jou meet me there ? N'o ; I think It Is best that I should come to jour chambers to fetch you , and , I pray you , let there be ro delay , for It H dangcr- ous in many ways. When once the p > . - nee has done with his tender Interview , and wiped away Ills tears , there should bo noth ing to stay him , e'.oco the farewell cup with Sakon baa been" already drunk. Enter now swiftly before eome prowling prloU happens upon you , and pray that you may como out as sound it > you go In. O , what a sight ! A prlnco of Isvacl and an aged Levite of es tablished reputation going to keep a tryst at mlfalght with the high prlcstesa ofBaal - tls la the sanctuary of her gcd. Nay , an swer not ; there Is no time , " and ho was gcce , ( To ba Continued. ) The reason that Cook's Imperial Cham pagne , extra dry , Is alwaj-s good is the great care taken In making It. SOMK LATE IXVK.NT1OXS. A handy device for smokers consists of a small metal box , to bo clamped on the band Inside the hat , to hold matches. Neckties to bo tied .by . hand are being made with the section forming the hilf-turn of the bow woven lighter than the rest of the tie , .making It easier to adjust. 'Rolling ' pins are being made In telescoping sections , which can be 'turned on each other to cause holes In each section to register for the postage of flour from the Inside onto the molding board. Firearms can be discharged more accu- rately by a new arm rest which has straps passing over the shoulders and around the body to carry a horizontal support on which the right arm rests when sighting and firing the gun. One ot the new kitchen utensils la a cloth- holder for washing dished and woodwork and for dusting , the device having a handle In which a rod Is mounted with a spring in the upper end to hold -a. cap sot In a curved socket at the lower end to clamp tbo cloth In position. iShower'baths can be taken In an ordinary bath-tul > by using1 a new attachment which has a chamber for mixing hot and cold water to the proper temperature when It Is forced through perforated pipes around the edges of the tub to shower the batlier. Runaway horses can bo quickly detached from waeons by a new device In which the traces are separated near the end ot the thill and can bo released to clear the horse from the thills by a lever , which also applies an automatic brake and stops the wagon. Curling irons can bo heated over a gas Jet by using a handy holder formed of a Jointed frame attached to the side of the burner , which holds a cylinder at Its outer end Into which the iron slips as Ht.ls swung up over the flaraq to heat the curler without smok ing it. To aid In copying letters a roller Is being used In place of a sponge or brush to dampen the sheets ; the Interior of the roller contain Cl ing a perforated cylinder to discharge water slowly to the absorbent covering , which dampens the pages as U Is drawn over them. To assist In holdlnc a necktie in place a metal clip is being used which ! has a button at the back of It to fit the holes In the neck band , tbo front being formed of a double eprlnc plate which Is pressed together at ' the bottom after the tie is In place and held by a catch. A neat brooch Is In the ebapo of an open oyster shell , the delicate natural colon be ing represented In enamels , with a email pearl mounted la tbo deeper halt ot the shell. 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