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tmmecmmimmmmmmmm JT Montague. His wife has asked that my life be spared. That hurt. My father came to the jail to see me. God, if I could but have spared 'him the pain of it all, he and my mother. Following my confession I pleaded guilty in superior court before Judge Gavin W. Craig in Los Angeles to kill ing Montague. I had cried so much I could cry no more so when he sentenced me to hang within 90 days, I heard it dry eyed. But something within me died. It was my heart, I believe. That some thing, which quickened me before has been dead ever since. I am just like a dumb animal waiting for exe cution. My lawyer appealed for a new trial, but some way God help me I fear I must swing. And so it is, as I am writing the last few words of this confession and a life story. I would willingly walk out into that prison yard and die the most horrible of deaths if I could but restore Mon tague to life again but, alas, I can not So as the hours drag by on leaden wings I sit here, studying, preparing my soul for the end I fear must come soon and regretting my terrible past CAKE Baking cake requires the most careful judgment The very best in gredients are essential. Great care must be exercised in measuring. Pans properly prepared; oven must be properly heated; oven doors han dled carefully during the process of baking. Use pastry flour; sift be fore measuring then sift again with baking powder; eggs must be perfectly fresh; butter sweet and sugar fine. When baked dd not place cakes In a cold place nor in a draught of cold air. The steam will condense and make the cake heavy. o o Soft white blouses are worn with J tailored suits. j MILITARY TENDENCIES SHOWN IN NEW MODES ?! WHUKKf kj,.. - vn imwiiiiii r jisflMH&jji ' iyi With the idea of wars and rumors of war in America, the Paris design ers have been putting out gowns that have a decidedly military air. In one of the splendid fashion places was shown, the other day, a gown and cape of bright blue chiffon broadcloth made very plain with a low-tied sash trimmed with brass buttons and gold braid. With this was worn a blue helmet cap with a bright red upstanding feather. .-.,-djjLACfar.;f.ii.t.-: j,te'