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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-30

half circle taking place at ThuTsos Side faced the ooghs
rneder She's always b9tn G in ''"e"'' s'""Oed the
But the rush paused while the girl speaking we'll
Patrick Heeney Red Grr Spike Jennings Fogarty"
attack cases For iii see that every e o more your @ as
9nce to captain Hodgins you lay finger this gentleman
One BY with audible comments that sent the blood
hoy to the girls Paid accthe oughs away
e and nS g as19 so 60 5oo oi Spectators the
happened to be pang She f h ne op 5 .e For Thur
swayng awkwardy back hanging limp on
his S and F 4 b and gjs action 2ons on
Are you hurt" she ked in quick sympathy
NO. think not" he replied dazedy, seeking pull himself
s,l Doat try to talk Are enough the
Slowly the Earl shutting weakly at her side the Settlement
w[ PTqr {g~Sh the ram until they Teae4Sd building
steps cd%e two w h PASSED ia. and ao o hallway
room ybs Wits inc S - Sus " .T; it0 vailed
Sit down and I'll bring the doctor you Hes some
She fitted leaving him. sw, his senses crept
ent all num5ness Of BRAIN and bo f walls ere lined l WITH pI
hevcs the shelves with bottles Upon the table
Thurso was his feet thrilling with excitement
ored ons3ss and plans He ran his finger along the various
the bottle he sought In another instant loosely wrapped
bit OF newspaper and thrust into his geatcoa pocket
the ce 9| 2 & hut a %GoY q his recent epeTGneGs IN
lie ~ud creep unseen Into the house laud would have cone to
bed - he would have the whole
Of the glorious drug till then; thus get
Joy of epcure swept him anticipation
to taste until safe at home lie needed all his just
bofog them
Then came thrill Of disappointment Without money. how
was he 70 reach the sanctuary of his could
Once more his rested the purse 1t all
surdly easy.
suppose he thought with inpersqnal calm q suppose this
Is about the lowest depths to which white
lie extracted fiveoa bill from the little rcticnle
Tor the door On the threshold he turned back With gcs
tuc he ripped the costly black pearl studs front
dropped them the purse closed noscy slipped
the dispen:ary and 50 to the street
Cochran and Maud had spent the longest drearcs evening
either had known They had speedily that Thurso
indeed the house Maud had suggested they
messenger to the village; but this Cochran had vetoed
lie will back he said quietly His hope
still strong Yet the very apparent victory
back for the time almost unncrved him
as for Maud her struggle fight back the bitter Ct h-
initiation pccudcd all speech And thus for silent
comortlcss. distract
Midnight long passed when front door
brought Cochran % his
Maud rose with him. and they went out into the hall In
corner near the door standing Thurso dripping
t" Just taking off his coat with infinite precauton
be overheard
have you BEEN"
He looked from ono q the ,+,or :.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-30

u never stopped you before" said Cochran And
lie smut his eyes Tor moment and when he
they full of confidence
And I'm not going stop you he you opium-
eaters are sngy with your stuff another
low And want of that Let's Jolly good drink
together Haven't you enough for both
hurso little Cacke OF delight
ran were very bright, but they bright thirst His mouth
too so watercd that he could hardly swallow quick enough
the saliva down. 90 -
b ny OF course he said a don't know what YOU by
thanks much" said Cochran. I've often wanted the
opportunity to take it. Why, I've quite craving already"
Maud was looking from the other te puzzled
mad? my -"
He smiled a her.
am only going do just Power has bid.
oen me- he said You mustn't be afraid YOU doubt
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15
CHAPTER VII.

W HAD already resolved that it
would be folly to depend upon
Montgomery alone. Now that he
A was aroused and upon his guard
l had no doubt of his constancy for
a few days. But there was no saying
how soon be might relapse And in
any case ] needed a wiser head than
his to oppose the cunning of the enemy,
not to say that we should welcome two
more strong arms should it come to the
fact of war. That the captain and bis
friends, whoever they were, were in
deep earnest and would stick at little
i was by this time fully convinced. It
was very plain that we were none Of
us in position to demand assistance
from the law. We were adventures
all and now that / had had time to
face the thought confessed it with
out a blush, resolved, if anything, that
it was a virtuous action to battle such
pack of hardened scoundrels But
several duties importuned me greatly
of which one was to determine how
far this plot had run and the particu,
lars and persons Of our enemies. Ser
combe himself was one, and had
no doubt that he was cooperating
cordially with Hood, that sleek and
impassive scamp Questions upon Bar
nett also fickered in my mind, and for
the rest / must keep my senses brisk
and my wits awaken
But the most instant task lay before
me that morning and had been decided
ere went to bed the PRECIOUS evening
/ must have Sheppard "A Rogers to
help me against these oddA and that
fortnight Here again Iwas con
fronted with third Necessary and
luckily saw d means to conjoi both
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15

that we had entered a cul-de-sac. The
situation pricked my resolution to the
proper point Of action. AZ It fell out,
a fare of gas streamed from the fan
lights in a large and commodious house
near the bottom Of the road, seeming
to show that the inmates had not yet
retired, and. acting on my resolution
in a second, stopped the man and
jumped out before the door. AS did
SO the second cab also came to a pause
My cab turned slowly round and stop
ped abreast Of his fellow / would
swear / saw the two figures alight-
God knows what the cabmen made Of
it all. / pulled at the bell, but for a
time could get no answer. But at last,
and in response to a louder peal than
usual, the door was opened, and there
confronted me tall, slight man some
thing near my own age in evening
dress.
ssWho the devil may you beY says
he, surveying me from top to toe with
a puzzled look.
"Sir," said I, s.this is no place upon
your doorstep to explain to you. But
I am in immediate need of kindly
hand and il you will have the goodness
TO bear with me and allow me two
minutes in your private room make.
no doubt that can satisfy you"
Faith" said he, smiling rather fool
ishly, "if it is hand you want, you
must needs look for one steadier than
nine"
And, true enough, there he was sway
ing somewhat unsteadily upon his legs
and presenting me face flushed with
the use of liquor. But this was no
moment for parleying, and I pressed
my point promptly.
Then, pray, let me shut the door for
you,'' said l, stepping In forthwith
And without more ado l closed the
great door with bang.
| He led the way docilely enough into
a neighboring room and, turning up the
gas, faced me. "This is all very we'll
says be more soberly. But have still
to learn who the devil you may be-"
MY name, sir, is immaterial," / re-
piled. But it is your services ! want.
in certain crisis, and if you be a gem
tleman, as l see you are, l snail nave
no doubt of the issue"
He stared at me for some moments
| in silence. pray state your case" he
said politely and sticking the stump Of
cigar in his mouth, but supporting
himself upon the table.
"You ask me my name?'' answered.
ssWell, there is no concealment would
practice on you, and SO it is Greatorex,
for what use you may care to make of
it."
mines winthrop he explained =
Lord Winthrop. You may have heard
Of me recently correspondent in di-
vorce case, you know"
'The situation is easily settled" said
III. 81 have something of value upon
me, and / have been chased by two
rascaIs in cab. The light was burn
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15


Here confess he had me again in
his hands. ~Quite so," ] stammered
as bravely as possible.
He laughed softly. II think, Mr..
Greatorex, that we had really better
understand each other and not be so
civil. What you don't know, despite
your brave profession of knowledge, is
that the treasure disposed in this house
is treasure trove-that is, that it was
not the property of the late Mr.. Kes-
teven and was not in his power to be-
queath. and consequently is not now
your property, but the property of her
gracious majesty our sovereign queen,
less a somewhat infinitesimal percent
age which we may term salvage. That,
l take it, is a statement which is new
to you"
1t was. indeed. and now that the
facts were reve~.~>- 70 me suddenly
and as by magic the many mysteries of
the past few weeks were illumined
and grew plain | kept my counte-
nance as well as l might, for all my
establishment. and then
This is very interesting said l,
.sand I am in your debt for the news"
bah, Mr.. Greatorex" he interrupt
ed. Haven't said that we must dis
pense with civilities? Time passes, !
have much before me, and we have not
concluded our bargain"
"Bargain." echoed.
.sWhy, certainly" said the captain,
grinning pleasantly 4 take it that we
are enemies, but that we make war
upon terms"
Estate your TERMS said l colby.
having now an inkling as to the new
situation.
"That is better" said he approvingly.
sIn the first place, this contest is a pri-
yate one, carried on by both sides
without public assistance"
"That is very well indeed" said J.,
.sfor a party. numbers unknown,
against one man.
IF l have gathered any impression
of your character, Mr.. Greatorex," OBJ
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15

Temple made a more suitable toilet
for the town. and. that completed,
found my watch stood at 7:30. The
night was rapidly descending, and al
ready the elms in the gardens OF the
court were enveloped in the sombei
shadows Of evening. AS / stood peer
ing out of the window / was struck
roughly into another mood by the APP
partition of a face on the pavement be-
low. 1t came suddenly into the lamp
light and vanished in the next instant,
but had recognized that horrid squint
in the flash. drew away sharply and
considered. / will confess the discov
cry chagrined me and set the pulses
throbbing in my body. There could be
no doubt that the fellow had tracked
me here and was watching for me to
come out. Here again was the hand Of
my INSCRIPTIONS enemy, striking at me-
500 miles away and in the heart of
London. But must needs come to q
determination promptly. saw at once
that my plans must be relaid. These
men were after the piece Of parchment
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15

ing in your house, and so took the
liberty Of asking your assistance to
evade them"
"Quite right" says the young fool,
taking the cigar from his mouth, quite
right. Stolen goods?" he asked COM
ically.
.sAIy lord" said 1, with a smile, 'if
it were, do you think a thief like my
self would confess it?"
He broke out laughing and without
any more ado beckoned me to follow
and walked in his uncertain gait across
the. hall and toward farther room,
from which issued great noise of
talk and laughter. Ringing the door
open, he strobe in.
Gentlemen" said he, there is an
other guest to join us. Pray charge
your glasses"
Half a dozen young gentlemen were
spread about the huge room, some at a
card table, and a generous row of bot
ties testified to the dominant occupa-
ton of the evening. A vacuous but
hearty laugh greeted this.
II must explain to you, gentlemen"
continued my host, lighting another
cigar, that MINI. What's-his-th this
gentleman is engaged in the perilous
task of escaping from hostile arma-
ment outside. And it is our duty, /
need not say, as English gentlemen to
rescue him"
A wild hooray from the party was
the salutation with which this senti-
ment was met.
s'The officers of the law, gentlemen
continued my host, pouring out glass
of spirit with an unsteady hand, "are
even now at our gates, preparing to
batter down the porteullis. Gentlemen,
if ask you to stand by US, shall ask
in yain?"
A unanimous negative, shouted at
the ceiling, greeted his question. AS a
slight silence ensued thought it my
time to venture for myself.
.'In the circumstances, gentlemen
said / suavely.
circumstances be hangedg' inter
rupted Lord Winthorp. while have
humble rooftover my head the needy
and the criminal shall never want
shelter I
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-15


served the captain dryly, during few
days acquaintance, you will be prompt
to destroy that inequality. | put no
embargo upon your numbers
.sThat is good of you," said sarcas-
tiealIy.
Secondly continued he, unmoved
and counting on his fingers, there is
no reason why this campaign should
breed i'll win. like you, and off duty
there is room for exchange of friendly
courtesies.'
sYou forget" said sharply, lin
what relation l find you. There can be
no peace between your profession and
mine"
He smiled.
@The incident was an unpleasant ne
cessity," said he airily. But come,
Mr.. Greatorex, this attitude of high
morals would be very well in you We're
you the proper heir. But what are we
but both upon the same level? Rob
bers, bandits, what you will, certainly
with no great reason for pride, and at
least I face the position and would ask
you to do the same"
The words of the man completely
abashed me- And when considered,
he spoke no more than the truth. He
said truly when he described us as up
on the same level. We were coRspiring
each in his way against the laws Of
the country and risking our liberties
in an illegal attempt to steal what the
custom Of the kingdom had claimed as
the spoils of the crown. ] win admit
that the captains reasoning confound-
ed me. and I was left staring hope
IessIv at the situation in a kind of hui
initiation against which l kicked IN
vain. Yet / was not for his seeing 50
much as a wink or a blink in me.
aYou must not misunderstood me-
said / after a pause in which I digest
ed these reflections. 81 put my value
& On nv own situation, and am willing
to agree to these terms, SO far, at least
as they consort with my own inclina-
lions. You win not look for a greater
consideration than I would bestow up
on you apart from this struggle il
which we are involved? 2"
sEFhy, certainly notp said he gayly
ana as one who had gained his point.
ssvery well,' said |, rising. "And
that commits us to very little.
Then, Mr.. Greatorex," said he, we
have concluded. and we know where
we stand.
At this I pulled myself up short, and
fetching my watch out Of my pocket,
said:
4 know this, Captain Sercombe, thai
i give you three minutes to be free o.
tie castle and outside the gate Aftel
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-07-19
DID YOU KNOW?

The largest room in the world I'M
der one roof and unbroken by pillars
is in st. Petersburg. 1t is $40 feet
long and $50 feet in breadth. BY day
light it is used for military displays,
and whole battalion can completely
maneuver in it. BY night 10000 wax
tapers give it beautiful appearance
The roof is a single arch of iron.
Clergymen have strict orders never
to preach lNger than fifteen minutes
before the German emperor
For finger nail to reach its 1uii
length. an average of seyen-tweifths
of an inch, from III to l3S days OIL
growth are necessary.
In a street organ, owned by an OLD
man who dropped down dead in the
Rue du Chateau des Renters IN Paris
recently. the sum of $66 in gold was
found. besides $1,000 in notes and a
bond for $1,000. =.
The nut trees of the world could, 1t
is estimated, provide food all the year
round for the population of the globe
Brazil nuts grow in such profusion
tbat thousands of tons of them are
wasted every year
New Zealand with a population OF
between 100000 and 100000, spends
81 100000 a year on old-age pensions.
In Denmark the annual cost is about
81 .OS0. 900 per annum, spread over d
incubation of about $1,000 5000.
At the Milan exhibition the king OF
italy will offer prizes amounting to
$4,000 for automatic safety couplings
for railways, for the distribution OF
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-07-19
The Fit of Clothes

| uore and more it is becoming abb
ko,rtely essention in order to be well
.Ouned saws Harper's Bazaar, to have
Syorv detail of dress attended to, no
ka#er how simple or inexpensive the
haterials First Of all, the gown must
A well, and here is one reason why
h Frenchwoman is better dressed
khan The American. Every article of
kpr lingerie fits we'll Of course ling
brie is less expensive in France than
n America, but even here it can be
made at home at much less cost than
n bought at the shops. With a good
katten and the expenditure of some
kme The best results can be obtained
h very small cost. A well cut,
properly hanging petticoat is abso-
Dutely necessary. Just now taffeta silk
of good quality can be bought at rea-
eonabe prices. even as low as so to
rs cents a yard. At this price a silk
peticoat is not an extravaganza if
IL is used carefully. 1t may be re-
placed by one with a flounce of water
proof mohair for rainy days, or the
rainy day skirt may be heavy enough
10 be worn without any long petticoat
Many women who are inclined to be
stout wear only silk or cotton union
suits with no petticoats at all only
the usual drog skirt in the dress. A
silk petticoat may be made, coming
10 the knees, as silk fits smoothly
over the hips, and to the hem may be
buttoned the lower part, of silk
folnces to match the top.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-07-19
Household Hints

1t is a mistake to lavish money
on drawing rooms and sacrifice the
kitchen.
Kitchen utensils are of the greatest
Importance. The cook cannot do her
work well without proper tools.
Wooden clothes pins will last longer
if placed in boiling water for few
minutes, then dried slowly.
If a plate becomes scorched from
being left in the oven too long, the
marks may all be removed by rub
bling with salt and damp rag.
Put a lump of soda in the sink
every day and run HOT water on it
to clean the drain pipe.
Do not put cut glass in very hot
water. Use a warm suds having a
little ammonia in it. Clean with a
soft brush and rinse in warm water.
Do not attempt to blacken the
kitchen stove every dav, it may be
kept in good condition if rubbed thor
oughly with. crumpled newspaper
after each meal.
Before putting new oilcloth on the
table or pantry shelves lay layer of
brown paper on them first, the oil
cloth will last much longer.
Put the dish cloths in cold water
having a pinch of soda in it. Set on
the stove and let come to boil, then
hang in the sunshine to dry. Do this
often for there is nothing so disgust
ing about the kitchen as lot OF
soiled dish cloths hanging about.
One of the best ways of cleaning
Brussels carpet is to take a pail OF
water and add one-fourth pint of am
monia; then wiring a string mop from
this as dry as possible and mop the
carpet. The change is wonderful
Stains on mahogany may be re,
moved by rubbing with cork dipped
into a little oxalic acid and water
When they have disappeared wash the
wood thoroughly with pure water, then
dry and polish as usual.
When ironing if the iron seems
rough and sticks to the clothes,
sprinkle a little salt on a paper and
rub the iron up and down upon It, IL
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-07-19
Cement Walks

A good walk may be built by MAX
ing an excavation six to eight inches
deep and three inches wider on each
side than the width of the walk.
Where necessary drain. First put in
the foundation, built up of coarse
coble stones on the bottom, the
coarse gravel, sand or cinders. Level
these and pack firmly. Make the
foundation so that one inch of cement
will be required to finish on top. To
lay cement make a form or frame of
2x4 inch stuff the exact height and
width of walk, firmly stacked to pre-
vent spreading. First put a layer of
concrete of one part cement, three
parts sharp sand, and three to four
parts coarse stone, cinders, gravel,
etc. Make this three to four inches
thick and cover with a one-inch layer
of cement mortar Make the mortar
of one part cement and one to two
and half parts sand. Lay off in
blocks and smooth surface with wood
en- or cork float, giving the surface a
little roughness to avoid glossy or
slick finish. After laying the founda-
ton the concrete and surface should
be laid in blocks four to eight feet
long to prevent cracking. A strip of
tin or sheet iron should be slipped in
at the division line where blocks join
Remove before cement hardens and
you will have walk laid in blocks
SO that if cracks occur but one block
is affected at time
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-07-19
How to Thread a Needle

Inc struggle Of man with a needles
eye has afforded such glorious oppor-
UNITY for cheap witticisms that the
ncapaeity of many women in that
lne has been quite overlooked.
railing eyesight is not the sole rea-
sOn Tor the difficulty some persons
nave IN forcing a needle and thread
70 make connection. In MANY in.
Stances it is because the ability to
handle sewing utensils has never
|iealy been mastered
II Is surprising how many women
' Sa9 Nllihk they can sew have not the
SlsAfest Idea that there are right and
wrong ways to use needles. scissors
, Mnl0e and thread. Yet it is Just such
ns WY lungs that make the proficient
.a s, who can do a given
!. ASK with the least wear and tear on
'le nervous system.
How, for instance. do Won hold !.
r resuie 10 thread it? Just any old
'1 wS 50 long as the thread gets in?
bo wen, you should not! A needle to
sbon nlo'I quickly and easily threaded
tbv vap De held firmly between the
v a1ID and finger of the right hand
o sTn aOW li toward the end, with the
s ssror les sung almost on the tip of the
t tprona anger Break off a short
~ t 20 "a long one is the sure sign
tbo '4 fs, novice, and catch it between
s hue numb UNI and first finger Of the !" left
three s solQlng 1t taut with the other
Of ee myers. Let barely an eighth
S au inch Of the thread project. =
lmo1g, rest the left hand thumb
rigbt NJ ho 70 knuekle with that of the
o flSt. 1and, the two nails cr ~ ;ae .
eve p4 u T., This brings the thread and
forva - illle. Press the needle firmly
hand - a. VIII" I'm the fingers of the right
SLIGHT r me lne same time exerting a
and 4 IN pressure re with the left thumb
| No IA S soe$ the thread-even into a
Tbara "eeale-without a struggle.
who Arc ", re certain women, however
threadesre. really hampered as needle
there sro py dina vision. For them
triysno@ose numerous mechanical con.
needles sS' IN the way of self-threadine
pa srG' ably. the best known are The
top, in ' uhis, of steel with groove al
IA which the thread is caught it,
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-07-19

the steel threader then being pushed
through the needles eye.
This season brings a novelty in a
needle threader attached TO a small
pin cushion. The needle to be thread
ed is held firmly down in the glass
holder, its eye being directly in froat
of the large one of the glass, through
which the thread is easily pushed.
On the whole, though, if a woman
will but learn to handle her nipple
ments in the way above mentioned
there will be little use of needle
threading appliances even for those
advanced in years.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-07-19

healthy and pure milk In centers of
population, for the best type of popu-
lar dwelling adapted to the climate of
northern Italy, for motor boats and
for the best and most original exhibit
of machinery or manufacturing pro-
cess.
At the recent meeting of the Ger
man colonial congress in Berlin, DR..
Marensky, formerly missionary in
South Africa, said, in speaking of the
negro propaganda of Africa for the
Africans" there was no doubt, what
ever, that a great Ethiopian uprising
would take place sooner or later in
South Africa, menacing alike British,
German and Portuguese authority.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-07-19

femperature for the bottle, 1t
PRE- ,s, ,sl'[ can divided into compart-
. ''i Tbree bottles of baby food Or
s snoroa milk are set into the can and
[ [53an ~ wafer is poured into the first
n.aartmept. In two hours the hrst
XIII N g1 viii have reached the right de-
p,1' ~ heat and remaining bottles
In be ready in two and four hours,
from the first.