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CHAPTER xxxv.
Caboose.


For once. In q way, II fell out pre-
cisely as Mr. Law had planned and
prayed
Constrained TO pull up In order TO re-
move the obstruction from the track.
the train crew OF the freight choked
down its collective wrath on being pre-
sented with q sum OF money. In the
hopes OF further larsesse II lent its
common ear 10 Alan's well.worn tale,
which had so frequently proved useful
in similar emergencies. OF an eioping
couple pursued by an unreasoningiy
yindictiye parent; and had It's hopes
rewarded by the price Alan bargained
to pay in exchange for exclusive use
OF the caboose as far as the next town.
So that II was not more than ten
minutes before Rose was settled to
rest In such comfort as the caboose AZ.
forded. while Alan and Barcus sat
within its doorway and Smoked.
Neither he nor any other aboard the
freight suspected Tor an instant that,
In the box car next forward OF the ca.
boose. a woman In mans clothing lay
perdue. now and again chuekling
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CHAPTER XixIi.
Ilaht Engine.

Light Engine.
Toward the close OF that summers
day II was the whim OF that arch.mau-
aver OF theatricals whom men call
Fate to stage an anticlimaN In the
midst Of a vast and hllly eNpanse OF
desolate middle western country
rude and rugged disk OF earth which
boasted no human tenancy within a
circle OF its far.Aung horizon and was
bisected. not neatly. rather irregular
ly. by the flowing double line OF steel
ribbons which marked the railroads
right OF way over the old Santa Fe
trail.
So much for the stage the light er-
fects were provided exclusively by the
crimson and purple and gold OF por'
tentous sunset: the properties en-
ployed were simply special train and
what is known as light engine (mean-
ing a locomotive unhandicapped by
cars) audience there was none. II one
except the actors-who were one and
all far too deeply preoccupied with the
Interpretation OF their several roles
TO be aware OF the show.
They were not many in number:
perhaps half a dozen aboard the spe-
cial train--which was making away as
fast as II could run toward the glory
of the sunset; as many more aboard
the light engine
II was the engineer who started the
trouble. After bringing his monster
to a full pause, he turned upon his
passengers and-not without plausible
e1cuse-yiolently indicted Mr.. Alan
Law for abuse OF his and his FIRE
mans trustfulness. This the said FIRE
man (climbing forward over the ten
der) vigorously applauded
They had been engaged. both gentle
men asserted vigorously for nothing
more dangerous than quick run
across the prairies. In iurtheraHcs ot
the unspeci1ed plans Of Mr.. Alan Law
and his companion. Miss Judith Trine.
After starting out. they had Wickedly
and maliciously been bribed By the
said Law TO put on speed and catch up
with the special. in order that be might
rescue from the latter young woman.
his bride-tobe and the sister OF Miss
Urine.
But-and here was the grievance
they hadn't bargained to b. shot at
with pistols And precisely that out
rage had been put upon them during
md subsequent TO the moment Of res
cue.
II was unhappy Mr. BarCus who pre-
cipitated the affair This gentleman
was suffering from a severe sprain TO
his sense Of decent pride. In the sery.
ice OF Miss Rose Trine and her be-
trothed. Mr. Law. Barcus had black
ened his face and hands 10 the hue Of
ebony and had garmented himself In
the garb Of a Pullman porter. surren-
dering himself TO humilIating service
to those aboard the special, suffering
their insolence and scorn without
murmur. but with the tides OF wrath
mounting ever higher In his bosom.
And now, when at length he had
won his freedom from that iguomInl
Gus servitude. 1t was only 20 be sworn
at and vilihed. as a common Niger. By
railroad hands!
II was the fireman (to be JUST who
brought the row 10 a focus by a slight.
ing reference to that "shinless and
misbegotten dinge."
He repented quite promptly Mr..
Barcus Jumped for his throat with a
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below Of rage. The brakeman iesped
for his shovel and brandehed II threat
eningly. Mr. Barcus made nothing Of
that: he closed IN without hesitation
and got the fireman by the throat, pro
ceeding 10 shake the breath out OF his
body with the greatest good viii and
dispatch In the course Of this enter
tainment the fireman slipped on the
cab platform. trod on nothing. and
went over backwards. taking Mr., Bar.
Gus with him 10 the ballast.
Al almost the same moment Mr..
Law. attempting to restrain the engi.
neer from going to the assistance OF
his fellow.worker. ducked In under
vicious swing for his chin, grappled
with his foe. trlpped him up--and went
with his to the ground on the oppo-
site side Of the locomotive from that
occupied by Mr. Barcus and the fire.
man.
For the next several seconds he was
very busy indeed keeping his face out
OF the ballast. The engineer was a
heavy man. but active and lnfuriated.
lie fought like demon unclaimed. II
was all very exciting. Mr.. Law WAS
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moLdtalus. barren mesas aud sun.
smltten fats given over to the desolate
genius Of sagebrush
Whatever had been the tenor OF the
communication between father and
daughter. Judith eventually emerged
from the drawing room in an omlnous
temper. Barcus. coming drowsily
away from his compartment at thu
same time. was Jared vide awake BY
sight OF the foreboding countenance
she wore: and after a moment OF doubt
followed her back to the lounge at the
rear Of the car
He got there In time 10 see her at
rigid standstill. staring steadfastly at
the two ngurcs so close together on
tho observation platform. Hut on
his appearance Judith shook herself
together. snatched up a magazine. and
plunged wrathfully into an easy chair,
bury ying her nose between the pages OF
the publication with every indication
OF deep interest tn It's text
Mr. Barrus. however. had learned
the lesson Of bitter experience to the
effect that the outward bearing OF
Miss judith Trinc was no sure index
TO her inward humor--unless. that IL,
Il might be taken to Indicate the di.
rect contrary ot It's semblance:
though even this was no reliable rule.
Reminding himself Of this, he there
fore Invented a morbid Interest In an
other magazinc-round the edge OF
which he kept wary eye upon the
young woman.
For all her evaporation. Judith con-
talned herself longer than might have
been expected Her continued show
OF placldity. indeed. lulled Barcus into
a dangerous feeling OF security Per
suadcd that she meant TO behave. he
gradually ceased to watch her as mar.
rowly as az first. and lost himself in q
morose reyer.e whose subject was the
seemingly permanent mourning into
which he had plunged his face and
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Struck the Cabooae With . cras
hands for the purposes OF his mas.
staining them a shade OF
ebony upon which soap and water and
scrubblng had no effect whatever. And
| he had invented a most eNcruciaang
method OF roycnging himself upon the
| druggist Who had taken advantage Of
his confidence and sold him the In
| eradlable dye when he was reused by
the sudden flight Of 4 magazine across
the car. missing his head by 4 bare
two inches, and the bang OF q chair
overturned By judith as she jumped
up aud nuug herself furiously toward
the door
Just what had happened on the OBJ
seryatlon platform Barcus didn't know.
but hs could readily believe that the
lovers had Just INDUCED In some espe-
clally provoking and long drawn out
Carrss
He oyerhauled Judith none too soon.
In another moment she would have
had her sister by the throat--if her
purpose had not been TO throw Rose
b'l4Ay WI Li|AlA al bAAAuu
Happily. he was as quick on.his feet
a. Judith on hers. and almost before
be had grnsped tho situation. he had
Ernsped her had seized her arms and
drawn them forclbly behind her back,
al the same time swinging her round
and endeasoring 70 propel her back
through The doorway.
II was n man-size job For the ensu.
ing Ave minutes he had his hands full
OF violently reacntful and superbly
able.bod!ed young woman. Only with
the greatest difficulty did he succeed
in wrestling her up the aisle and to
the door Of her compartment. where
IN even more furious resistance for
some additional minutes prefAced the
Ultimate closing OF the door upon tho
y Iened Judith. Even then he might
not draw a free breath there was no
way Of locking that door from the out
fdn. and he dared not leave 20 the
handle lest the girl again ny out and
rem. the battle
waving aside Alan's profYer OF as
f'.t nee. he acidly advised that gen
t'.uan 20 return 10 his post OF duty
and not let his infatuation blind him
- what might at any moment loom
D on the track behind them. Barcus
ftoutly held the door against the girls
attempt 10 pull It open and through
cher period when she occupied her
{ p With kicking It's panels as II hope
ful Of breaking II way out A long
paugn followed He heard no sounds
from Within. And wearying. he won.
Icrod what the devil she was up TO.
Then her voice penetrated the barrier.
i'a coats calm and not unAmiable:
"Mr rarcus!"
"H.'..,' he replied. startled. What
ia i' 1 Judith"
"llDa.' let me out"
"%ot much"
Oh pleased"
Struck by the fact that she hadn't
lont .r 'emper on hearing his refusal.
he ted. II was very true that he
ccJ.hn stay there forever. holding on
u that knob.
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IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE
STATE OF OREGON FOR HAR.
NEY COUNTY

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE
STATE OF OREGON FOR HAIR
NEY COUNTY.
In the matter OF the Estate
OF CITATION
+. Crews Croxton, Decd
To W. T. Croxton, Mary l.. Croxton.
Robert Croxton and Natalie Croxton,
GREETING:
IN THE NAME OF THE STATE
OF OREGON, you are hereby cited and
required to appear in the County Court of
the State OF Oregon, for llarney County,
at the Court Room there OF at Burn, in
the County OF Harney on Monday, the
10th day of March. 1915. at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon Of that day, then aud
there to show cause, il any exist. why
the Real property, to-wit: Ets NWl,
and Lots L and of Sec. Is, Twp. %.
S., X. "a Il. w. NJ, belonging to said
estate should not he sold.
WITNESS: The Hon. IL. {. Leyens,
Judge OF the County Court OF the State
OF Oregon, for the County of Harvey
with the Seal OF said Court affixed
this 18th day OF Feb, A. ID. 1915.
ATTEST;
X. T. Hughet, Clerk.
ny Walter 7. Struck, Deputy Clerk
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,rudins from the window OF the spe-
ciAl's engine. one on either side.
At venture. che snatched OF her
coat aud waved IL wildly in the air
An arm answered the signal from
/ one window OF the pursuing locOmo-
| tive.
Narrophat. Of coursel
| She turned and peered ahead The
freight was approaching a trestlc that
spanned a wide and shallow gully
so much the better!
Dropping down again between tho
cars. she set herself TO solve the prob
lem OF uncoupling the caboose
In this she was successful Just as
the last car rolled out on the trestle
Its own impetus carried the cabooee
TO the middle OF the trestie before Il
stopped.
As this happened. Alan and Barcus.
already warned OF an emergency by
the slowing down OF the car. and FOR
some time alive to the fact that the
special vas again In pursuit. leaped
out upon the Ties and helped Rose TO
ankht
Already the last OF the freight was
whiskinS on the trestle. It's ere" thus
Tar unconscious OF their loss
anu Oehlho them tue spec''l vas
piuntihS iof"aru At uhAoated speed.
iheIo was no titne 10 execute the'r
p'AH VI 'ne n's' aespc'a'e instant 10
run A'ohs 'he ues 10 saie'y on mo
.ona ear'n' the distance was 100
srsat' 'hey eould not possibly make Il
VIE common Impulse the TWO men
sSneeu uoHh 10 'he potion OF the
suI', '.eh io'seu NJ e"eh o'neF win
e'es in'o' Hheu " common Inspiration.
parcus announced Ia Ofeath'
ia"' .no' nio'e'
nsa ,ep'ieu. .Ah you no'u 'ne
Ne'sn' VI 'no TWO OF Us lot hA'' MN
u'e
psous shrugged eau uy' we
49, H' even can
"uuo epe~Ahs. no was towering
"'n oe.neen tue 'ies'
az r's"" ne announced oFeHy.
WIN word TO nose, Alan slipped
Gown beside Barcus' shifted his hold
10 the oody OF the latter and climbed
Gown over MIN until he was supported
soiely oy the grasp OF his two hands
on barcus ankles
Instantly Rose followed him, slip |
bNe 800 sN"A0 NO"H over tue t"o |
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BURNS OREGON
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
TRACT. PUBLIC LAND SALE,

ISOLATED TRACT. PUBLIC LAND SALE.
UNITED STATES LANb OFFICE, !
Burns, oregon, February ~, 1915 !
Notice 10 hereby given that. as directed By
the Com missioner Of the General Land once,
under provision Of Act of Congress approved
June n. 1905 fSf stats, Bill puthuant td the ap.
plication OF Corey 4, Bmyth, Serial No O7dla
We will OFFER al public sale, To the highest
bidder, but at not less than 400 per acre, at
10 O'Clock A, ~, on the lith day OF April, 1915,
At this office the following tract of lands
wlIsw4, sE+swA, sec q. NEi.NW' 1, Sec.
%, 7. 80 h., Il, HE., ", NJ.
"ThiH tract is ordered Into the market on n
showing that the greater portion thereof Ia
mountainous or too rough for cultivation,
The sale will not be kept open, but will be
declared closed when those present at the hour
named have ceased bidding, The person maG
ing the Highest bid will be required TO imme-
dIGtely pay 10 the receiver the amount thereof
Any persOns claiming adversely the above
land are advised 10 Ole their ella Inns /,
or objections, on or before the time designated
Tor sale.
Wn FAERE. Register.
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n572l Burns i2S. List No.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
UNITED STArKs LAND oFyIcK,
Burns. Oregon. February gIh, 1915

UNITED STATES LAND OgrIcE, l
Burns, Oregon. February yIh. 1918.
Notice 10 hereby given that the Northern
Pacific Railway Company. whose post once
address 10 ~. Paul, Minnesota has this 7th day
lion 20 select undsT the pToyiaions OF fhs aet
Of Congress. approved July !, ISIS go Stat. 5g7,
900 a. extended BY the act OF Congress apProy-
ed May ~, 1905, the
swI. .sEJl Sec. 20, Twp 50 g., X. 20 east. W. NJ.
Serial No. 07S77
Any and all peTsons claiming adversely the
lands described, OF desiring 10 object because
OF the mineral character Of the land, or Any
other reason 90 the disposal 10 appliea should
hle their aindayits Of protest In this once. on
OF before the 5th day Of April, 1918,
WA, fABBE, ksyister,
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iu adiIu"r 10 the above, tho undersiEned
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branded hursc shOd bar on both or either jGW.
Brand rr uldol In eight counties. Range
llnmr} rkc aud Crook counties, Horses
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fre ltr'Lcs,
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You liked Lucille Love" did
you noH Well. you'll like THE
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TNTHAT it will cost to dress bride and
HsNy her attendants for the proper sort of
Eas fashionable wedding to-day is ques-
49, ton with the same answer as always,
depending of course on the sum which can
be allowed. Nothing, in the eyes of French
modistes, is ever too extravagant for their sus-
ceptible clientele, much less for the wedding
day; and the garments from across the sea bear
out this conviction, in exquisite conceits and
combination of satins, crepes, laces and nets.
The wedding gown itself continues to be a
more or less stately garment, with perhaps an
Empire or Watteau train; or it may be very
uprto-date modification of period dress in
spired by historic portrait
The picturesque frock is attracting a great
deal of notice for the brides attendants, partly
because those who plan and carry out the de-
tails of a formal wedding study the effect of
the wedding party as a unit in the setting of
flowers, the church background, or the home
Another reason for this gowns
is the production of lowered silks,
and satins, gold and silver laces, and telling ac-
cessories, which rightly combined, afford effects
altogether different and more artistic than
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Bridal Gown @ Esyptian Crgoe and Lace

F1RS1OFT supple satins, chiffon cloth,
Ha&H and exquisite weaves of silken
ESESyN crepe de Chine are featured for
a@1H Spring and early Summer we'd
@S$N@ ding gowns. They not only ac-
cord with the general trend of fashion
toward draped and clinging robes, but are
when made more youthful and becoming
than the stiff bridal costume of heavy satin.
The stately train appears in the new mod
els, though it hangs out from the shoulder,
often, and also from the scant and narrow
skirt beneath it.
Egyptian crepe, which has a soft sheen,
and play of light on its lengthwise crinkles
is the fabric of the wedding gown above
(S2T7). From it is formed two-piece
draped overskirt, gracefully caught at the
side, over soft satin foundation skirt,
yelled with chiffon. The side panel effect
is carried on to the shoulder of the bodice,
in which there are sleeves of lace, with
circularruffles just below theelbow. Dainty
frills of white tulle, finishing the rufies,
match the delicate tulle veil, which you
will notice has new draping in cap effect.
Pearl beads are a rich edging for the arm
holes. O
This model obviously may be reproduced
or modified with ease ; and made as costly
or as inexpensive as the buyer elects. If
there are heirlooms of real lace available,
and such is the good fortune for many a
bride of to-day, they would beautify the
neck, and the sleeve ends. Silk tulle is
also one of the modish competitors of chif-
fon, and might be substituted for the side
panels of this dress.
The influence Of Poiret's straight long
wasted dresses, with deep sash girdle,
combined with his much exploited tunic,
makes distinctive feature in the outline
of the dainty bridesmaids gown of girlish
simplicity (S293). The material is fow-
cred chiffon taffeta, new weave and de-
sign on which soft blues, pink, green and
lavender tints are mingled in shadowy
flowers. q The contrasted tunic ruffle is of
coral pink chiffon, having pearl beads on
the edge. This girlish frock can be made
from pattern No. 8293, designed for misses
from IA to IS years. Silk crepes with
printed floral designs are much approved
for function frocks, as you will notice in
the charming model in the upper right cor
ner (S24S), suitable for the maid of honor,
at Spring wedding Two gathered ruffles
of the material and bordered with lace
frills are joined to the kimono blouse, with
narrow bands of cyclamen pink velvet.
The price of each dress pattern is 10 cents.
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1866 Card Case

Seemingly small trihes of dress may make
or mar the effect of a costume. On one
such as shown above, the new embroidered
Wedgewood design appears as the decora-
ton for fancy card case. The effective
wreaths and leaves are fashioned quickly
with fine ribbon, carried in a needle, and
used as one uses heavy floss. Ribbasine is
also used for this kind of embroidery. The
card case is mounted over a piece of card
board, and finished with fine cord. White
linen cases or blue linen with white motifs
will be in vogue for Summer.
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Weddinp Rounuefs

Fashions in flowers and bouquets keep
pace with other changing styles. Now the
brides bouquet and those of her attendants
are just enough different from those of last
season to make them noticeable The ex-
quisite bunch of roses and lilies of the VAL
ley has long sash ends of white ribbon, on
which sprays of the lilies are sewn, in lieu
of the showers" of small nosegays and
many ribbons.
For the bridesmaids bouquets, ribbons
of wide changeable taffeta are modish, es-
pecially when there are unusual colors in
the scheme of costuming, to be emphasized.
Purple blue and green is the chameleon
coloring of the bouquet of apricot colored
roses carried by the maid of honor, whose
photograph is on this page.
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the conventional wedding garments !
of the past. 81
Here is shown group of the latest
models of one among many types of 4
French outfits for bride, bridesmaid, :
and her maid and matron of honor.
Diaphanous laces and nets, with a
bodice or bolero of silk form favorite
combination for such occasions. The
prevailing vogue of tiered skirts is
emphasized in the gown of spider web shadow
lace (S15O). 1t has the extremely narrow foot,
and breadth through the hips, with slightly
raised waistline. A quaint bodice is fashioned
from peach color and yellow changeable taffeta,
with a box-plaited ruching on the outer edge;
and narrow lace next the front opening. While
this model could cost fabulous amount, if
developed in Duchesse or point lace; it can be
simplifed in cost; and as for the making, there
is nothing which the amateur cannot repro
duce, with the pattern given. Batiste en-
broidery founcing could be used for the same
model.
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8l5O
Triple Ernic Skirt
Of Spidef-Web Lace
Household Hints


4 NUT PICK kept close by the pantry
"A table or in the refrigerator will prove
a perpetual convenience when removing
the pasteboard discs from the top of milk
bottles, pickle jars, etc.
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PGtfeyns for designs shorDn on this page ]
can be obtained from any agency selling /
LADIES' HOME. JOURNAL PATTERNS
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IDEAS come thick and fast from the
L shops, and elsewhere, for entertain
ments and showers for the prospective
bride. For the kitchen shower, there is a
homely but useful doll, to be bought for
about 81. This has a rolling pin body,
clothing of dust clothes and dish rags, arms
of wooden spoons, etc. and various other
utensils are hidden beneath the skirt.
The linen shower gives opportunity for
presenting the bride with many useful and
dainty handmade gifts, such as the tray,
and the service cloth shown on the right of
the page. For the novelty shower, which
gives scope for variety of personal and
household gifts, dainty opera bag such
as the shops are showing is a happy
thought. One can make a very dainty bag
like that above, with pattern No 14665, to
stamp design of Wedgewood embroidery.
The pattern is Is cents
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When washing fabrics of delicate colors,
do not rub soap on the article itself In
stead, make a suds first, and immerse the
piece in it, rubbing gently between the
hands. Ginghams, whose color is likely to
run in the first washing should previously
be soaked in cold water to which a table
spoonful of turpentine has been added.
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If colored embroidery is to be washed,
the colors can be kept from running, in
some instances, by rubbing the piece in a
mixture of bran and hot water. Boil half
a pint of bran and the same quantity of
water together slowly for twenty minutes,
strain and add a pint of boiling water.
Squeeze and rub delicate laces in this.
Rinse in water to which salt has been add
ed. Dry quickly and do not fold wet
pieces, as the color is liable to run into the
white material.