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CHAPTER TX
The Fnur-in- Cine Bandit

ri CtE were 'WO PeFSoIiS III Liz
4 dining room when the Wreck
entered with the tray He could
make hem ont with reasonable clear
ISIS as he drew nearer 10 them One
vas ;hs girl inaerwood's daughter
II Won ME coiorfu' bonds she was
lusf s'ro II sort slim with a deli
at, - thar belonged TO the
:saaret; 10 be Il year or So older
uns well So, up and rather good
sing even if there was surly
70 his features He was drawing
a~s on TIE sable-clcth with the
Q NJ y fork
In tha living room there was a
.i.lf fiase 70 tht4 dining room door
-. OF the tahiti was telephone
s.n,n- i,nds With u heavy voice was
.l:-e it the Wreck identified the
nice ,nstantl, II belonged to the
ar. = man w,in would not share his
..sse ,tiat The girl and the youth
a,.t'.- listening md The Wreck put
nag down his tray listened also.
pretending 10 i, y, wiping the
sour c,ates q n
| Well you've Ae' to get him" said
| the heavy voice With Il note of irasS
chile authority ! don't care If you
have to try eVe place in the coun.
| ty. He oGgl leave word where
he goes. Y s Underwood talk.
ing. What certainly. Oh. you
understaii ~ do you? Well. you
| 20 i'm
you try that he's to call me- He
knows who 1t is And you tell him
(. it's important, see? Tell him it's
1.-THE most important job he ever had
| don't call people up for nothing
Get busy y
There was the snap of a receiver
| roughly replaced and the creakine of
chair
Haven't they located him ysi
father?'' called the girl
mo, and l don't believe they're
half trying" Underwood was enter
! ing the dining room First they
| thought he was over at Fisher Now
they think he's gone back to the
county seat don't care where he
| is want him"
The owner of the ranch seated him
| self at the end of the table The
| Wreck observed that he lowered him
SELF into his chair with slight stiff
ness of movement 1t pleased him
to think that he knew the cause
The nudguard of the flivver showed
4 telltaie warp. where il had nutis.sd
| him violently. There was no -
taking Underwood. even without the
aid Of spectac!es. The Wreck had
seen him in the white glare CT road
li.,isis toiling desperately al crank,
ard the heavily jowled face was for
| ever marked in his memory
! iTo De Continued
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BEGIN HERE TO-DAY

The Nervous wreck, an ecCSu
,rs snungg aa eshterne of e'v @
ranch owner, over a rough, uncer-
tain trail from the ranch to the rail-
road station They run out OF gaso-
line and the occupants of y passing
noint of a gun and drives ons
Later they are held captive at q
ranch along the way because the
foreman. Charlie McSween. needs
discover that the owner Of the ranch
10 the owner Of the car which they
held up McSween announces that
the owner is Mr.. Underwood of New
York. and that he and his boy ana
girl expect to STAY Al the rancp 'nT
several weeks &
NOW GO ON WEB TIE STORY
'.His bein from New York is why
/ was so particular about the cookin'
had Chinks here last year and they
did real well SO went and got an
other pair this summer but. as ]
told you, the boys got Kind of juve.
nile with 'eno and they lit out 1t
seems that Chink expects you to
take him serious L. beats hell"
1.-THE boss must have money" sus
gested Sally
Yes, ma'a he's lousy with II
He raises fancy catt,a only 'hat
aint the way he mate hin rloI-y lie
took it from somebody in Wall Street
nut there amt any finer cattle III
Montana They don't know how nc
made his money They don't care
can't say that care anything NV
self. I'm LIBERAL in my views = !
were you. nla'an I'd sort Of give
plenty to cat but ia make il lctll s
r.;'cil like New York as !! co.12H
och, III give then, lets. safe s.sl;,
'5caaes you worry. old
It clipped half way from her lips
---''old timer" II was a,wfnll2 hard
&, -,la3. tende9focs when 's2,,ey ~as.
!; ouT.a. But CHARLEY Gavs 70 sia:s
thai he noticed anything
That's right. r7a'c.n. foa] 'cnl
liberal ana fancy I can see Nou fc
;so.71' to make en- awful hit viii, the
bo3's."
re went oat again. sati@tie.' that
dinner was under way ana that s',si's
.'ould be a credit TO his discrin7isla
ia IN cooks. She was flying around
y kitchen like rlarioaette OF
5, offending to three CT fclF
g. cpoo ..,itf,Nflt i.sa4.t
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that wedding costumes vary from
straight statuesque lines to youthful
bouffancy.
As to wells, those possessed Of rare
old lace will use it. The girlish bride
will employ tulle draped rather closely
like round cap, gathered into a
rosette over either ear A bandeau
Of orange blossom buds rests low over
the brow, with clusters of the flowers
arranged In conjunction with the tuile
rosettes, The lace diadem effect is al
ways charming, especially for the for
NAL bride A bridal headdress Of sill
YER leaves for the bandeau with a
buster OF white orchids over the left
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Development OF
MOTOR BUS RUNS
Vehicles Are Now Comfort
able, Easy Riding and
Quite Convenient.

"It Is estimated that there are 10000
motor busses In the United States, in
Guiding those operated by rural
schools" This extract from a recent
report of the National Automobile
Chamber of Commerce tells briefly the
history of one of the most remarkable
Industrial developments of recent
years. The original motor bus was a
cheaply constructed affair with hard
cushions cold in winter, and dusty in
summer. Now we have comfortable
and easy riding cars, offering convent
snt and quick transportation on the
strictest of schedules.
In the early days of the bus 1t was
looked upon with fear by other utili-
ties. Street car. interurban, and rail-
road lines thought it an unfair COM
petitor. But now 60 electric lines one
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most no trimming are chosen by real
sportswomen. They are of felt, silk or
other fabrics usually, in light or lively
shades of color. The felt hat Is hav-
ing q wonderful vogue and for sports
wear is finished with a band of rib
bon or an ingenious small ribbon or
felt ornament-the simpler the better.
For riding, especially along city bride
paths, some plain straws are used in
milan or bangkok varieties, but the
felt hat is the best choice for all-round
wear in the saddle.
The sports hats pictured here are Of
another character and the various
names given to them signify their
uses. 'Veranda hats" ''pastime hats"
"resort hats are all terms that de-
scribe the environment of millinery
that is smart but informal, or casual,
in style, and is still in the sports
group. Often these hats are called
"semi-sports hats" The hat at the bot
tom comes under the head of veranda
hats and Is of the sort one expects
to see on the clubhouse veranda. 1t
is soft straw shape with an ap-
plique trimming of felt, outlined with
cord Of braid, couched on. Above
1t at the center Is one Of those soft,
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white satins, snowy crepes and geor-
gettes, in billowy masses Of tulle.
A departure from the regulation sat
in gown is that of georgette or chif-
fon. Not that cleaning white satin
has lost one iota of its style prestige,
no indeed, some of the most stately
and classic gowns of the season, Of
which the model here portrayed is an
exquisite exponent, are fashioned Of
this ever-favored fabric. However,
there is pronounced vogue for filmy
diaphanous frocks foretold for sum
mer, and this influence is reflected in
the employment of georgette and other
transparencies for the wedding gown.
Certainly these dellcately sheer eff
fects are proving exceedingly lovely
for the bride. Imagine, If you please,
bridal frock Of snowy georgette en-
broidered in pearls at the neckllne,
with wide flowing transparent sleeves,
the skirt finished with wide border
of silver lace, the long georgette train
inset with silver cloth. This is the
description of one of the latest modes.
A lovely gown designed for very
youthful bride is developed in faille
taffeta There is waistline ana the
skirt is bouffant-which goes to show
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Nearly $50, 900, 900 Paid
in Gas Taxes Last Year.
prepared by the United States Department
O Agricultural

prepared by the United States Department
OF Agriculture.)
Nearly $S0,000,0OO was collected
from the motorist in the form of gaso-
line taxes in the year 1924 and was
used or is available very largely for
road maintenance and construction ac-
cording to the bureau of public roads
of the United States Department of
Agriculture Thirty-five Of the 48
states and the District of Columbia
imposed tax, the rate ranging from
one to three cents per gallon In all
states except Arkansas, which levied a
four-cent tax.
The total amount collected during
the year was $79,734, 400, and Of this
amount $4S,711, 1926 was made available
for road construction and maintenance
under the supervision of the state high
way departments. A large share OF the
remainder was turned over to county
and local road funds. In a rev states
portion is turned over to generas
funds, school funds. and for miscel-
laneous purposes.
Although 35 states impose gaso-
line tax, it affects only about half of
the motor vehicles, since several of
the states which do not impose tax
have large registrations. The amount
paid annually by the average motor
list where the tax is collected Is 5000
per vehicle.
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dainty anc refreshing dessert for a
warm day.
Spanish Salad.-To two cupfuls of
diced chicken add one diced cucumber
a cupful of walnut meats and cupfuI
of freshly-cooked and chilled peas. Mix
with a highly.seasoned salad dressing
and serve on lettuce.
BIueberry Pudding. Spread bread
with butter, using as many slices as
are needed, cover with fresh blueber-
ries well-sweetened. and bake until
thoroughly cooked Serve hot or cold
The canned blueberries may be used,
Juice and all, left to mold and chill
without cooking. Serve with cream.
There is no dessert or cake that is
more popular than whipped cream
cake. Prepare layer cake and fill
with whipped cream which has been
sweetened and favored. Fresh straw
berries crushed with sugar added to
the cream makes delightful flavor.
Add pint Of cooked chestDuts that
have been mashed to paste to pack
age of jello Mold and serve with
cream.
iced Tea.--Take two teaspoonfuIs
each Of green and black tea, pour over
a pint of boiling water and cover
tightly. Let stand five minutes to
draw. Take a large piece Of ice, place
in granite pan and pour over the
boiling water. When well chilled. add
more ice and fill the glasses. Garnish
each glass with section of lemon.
Tea prepared this way is much more
delicately favored than that which is
allowed to stand.
Honey Ginger snaps.-Take a pint
Of honey, thrSe-fourths Of pound Of
butter, two teaspoonfuls of ginger.
boil together and cool Add -four to
make mixture to roll. Roll very
Thin and bake quickly,
Add a little ginger ale to grape juice,
to give 1t snap and sparkle. The com.
bination Is go9d
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Most Serious Accidents
AT Railroad Crossings

Probably more serious accidents oc-
cur among motorists at railroad cross
ings than at any other points in the
highways, hardly day passing that
does not see two or three accidents of
this kind chronicled in the press. These
accidents have become so frequent
and serious that they furnish most
potential argument in favor of the
adjustment of grade crossings. In the
light of all this, it behooves the motor
list to know just what is expected Of
him by the law at points of this kind*
From the cases reviewed. 1t would
seem that the courts have placed the
duty to stop, look and listen at rail-
road crossings squarely upon the mo-
torist. He cannot hope to recover for
injury received at points of this kind
unless he can show entire freedom
from contributory negligence.
And in exercising the required care
he must of necessity take into consid-
Grafton the physical surroundings OF
the particular place, such as trees.
houses, ETC., that may obstruct his
view. If the surroundings demand IT.,
he must not only stop, look and listen.
but should get out of his machine and
walk ahead to make certain the way is
clear. Unless he takes these precau-
lions the probabilities are he will not
be free from an imputation of negli-
gence that will seriously interfere with
his right of recovery In case Of acct
dent
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Tractlon lines own Busses.

are being used in increasing numbers
by the railroads.
Traction Lines Own Buses.
OF the traction lines which have es-
tablished their own bus units, one in
Ohio holds the Middle West record with
an average monthly passenger BUSH
ness of $4,000 fares. The high mark
for the nation is held by Maryland
line which carries 251, 900 every month.
The bus has been recognized as an es-
sential and integral part of our trans
portation system, and with the spread
of the gospel of hard-surfaced high
ways, it is growing annually in impor-
lance.
There is no doubt that motor bus
lines as auxiliary transportation units
are an established part of our national
business life. The steady development
of this means Of travel from the old
jitney days to the present luxury of
rubber-tired "parlor cars" is conclus-
i've proof Of this assertion.
OF greater Importance, however, is
the, fact that merchants have found
+
greater along the route of motor trans
portation lines following the course of
well-made, hard-surfaced highways,
than In any other sections. After a
city has become well established in a
business way, local stores soon reach
a point of saturation with regard to
expansion in selling. The only method
Of overcoming this threatened stagna-
ton is to'reach new trade channels.
One striking factor must obtain, how
ever, if this ideal situation Is to be
developed to its true value. There
must be roads that will stand up I'M
der the heavy traffic and be in shape
every day in the year Bus lines can
not operate on schedule and cannot
operate at a fair profit unless the pub
lie road, which Is their road-bed, is
of enduring construction. The auto
mobile was in large sense the pio-
neer which led the way and established
the necessity for paved roads. In bus
transportation, however, the road still
is the first consideration.
The roads must withstand the Cruel
ling pace Of heavy traffic almost with
out let-up, and they must be available
for rapid, safe and comfortable motor
travel every day Permanence and
low maintenance cost must be the de-
Gliding factorsl in this important con-
siderafion in successful operation Of
motor bus lirks from tha standpoint
- fssxzkx ,irnsn EfifY.
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Timely Touring TIP

Don't be fooled into thinking that
a detour sign doesn't mean anything
because one or two other drivers
ahead Of you seem to ignore 1t. Many
detours are posted with the idea of
taking care Of through traffic, thus al
lowing local motorists to use that por-
tion of the main road where the ac-
tual work Is nor being done. To fol-
low one Of these local motorists, who
will in all probability turn into his
own private driveway before reaching
the torn-up portion Of the road, Is to
run the risk OF having to go all the
way back to where you started and
take the defour.
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Did You Know

That the top of the car. wheth-
er open or closed, should not be
brushed off, but should be
rubbed. Brushing digs out par
ticles of dirt that are of value
in filling in porous parts Of the
top material. Rubbing cleans
without injuring the top.
That you should never ride In
the closed car while any of the
doors are locked? You never
can tell when it may be neces-
sary to make quick exit, and
to have to stop to adjust the IN
locking device may be a misfor-
tune.
That air bubbles seen in the
radiator solution indicate some
sort Of cylinder head gasket
leak? The bubbles are the re-
suit of compression Iea'Sing OF
around the head and getting into
the cooling system. This air,
being under pressure, naturally
finds it's way to the surface Of
the water in the radiator.
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GIVES CHARM TO WEDDING GOWN;
MANY TYPES IN SPORTS HATS

TIL HERE are more ways than via the
4 calendar of discovering that June,
otherwise known as brides month" Is
here. The large department store win
dow displays, for instance, remind us
of the fact through deliberately staged
pageantry Of wedding cortege; the ex-
elusive establishment of renowned
couturier. likewise the humble home
of the village dressmaker. envel-
oped In pretty confusion of cleaning
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silk hats, with narrow braid stitched
row after row on the silk to give 1t
firmness. A silk rose hangs from the
brim at one side. At the right a
white bangkok has an applique adorn-
ment of lotus flowers cut from braid.
They are edged with very narrow
black braid and furnish variety Of
high colors against the white back,
ground. The group is finished by a
bangkok with applique trimming Of
felt and silk-covered cord The bang
kok hat may be had In variety Of
colors.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
20. ls2s. western Newspaper unionS
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ear expresses a new and novel idea
Sports hats Is very COM
prehensive term that includes other
hats than those worn for sports. In
fact, for actual sports wear-for golf
ing. fishing, riding, cycling and the
like, only the simplest hats are worn
and the subject Of real sports milli-
merry can be disposed of quickly. Soft
hats that fit the head snugly, with
brims that turn up or down. and al
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1kIfEc1HHEN
CABlNE I
90 1926, Western Newspaper Union. }

20, 1870 Western NEWSPAPER UnIon.l
It is easy to sit in the sunshine
And talk to the man In the
shade;
It is easy to float in well-trimmed
boat
And point out the place to wade.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
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desserts,
Tomato juice, water,
seasonings and gelatin
make good jelly in which
to mold FISH.
Lemon jello to which is
added any fresh fruit at
hand, nodded, and served
with cream. makes a very
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sPRINoTlME SUGGESTIONS.

In going over the closets and draw
ers this spring, give away to some one
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FTuA.U vases, in fact any thing
egG$S that has passed its use
fulness In your home pass
on for some child or adult to enjoy
and use. 1t takes will power to give
up old heirlooms, but if they are 10
be kept in the attic, why not give them
away and delight the heart or some
one. When the final summons comes, as
1t will for all Of us, do not leave the
house full of things that might have
brought Joy to others, but give them
where they will be appreciated, now.
Even In homes that are very simple
as to furnishing and equipment II is
most useful to have an inventory OF
it's contents, In case of fire. A list OF
linens, bedding, silver, china, books,
etc, is not difficult to prepare, and 1t
Is a great convenience from year to
year.
Piece bags with list of the impor-
tant contents will save rummaging
through other things to find that want
ed. Pin the list on the bag. Label all
boxes before placing them on the
closet shelves. Even the most active
memory will not always be able to re-
call in a hurry the article wanted.
Another household convenience Is
card index This may be used for the
inventory as we'll as for recipes OF
various kinds. Have a set for left
over. For example, under tomato. give
a few recipes in which varying guam
titles of tomato may be used. Every
little while you will find new one to
add to the list.
Keep list of foods that go well to-
gether, a hurry-up meal; when COM
pany comes you fail to think of many
things you might have served, If you
had list to consult.
Faded hangings of silk or other ma
terials which have become too faded
to use may be dyed. Use color which
blends with the coloring of the room;
often after dyeing goods that has some,
design which still shows, the hangings
will be prettier than ever.
If troubled with ants sprinkle
little tartar emetic around the places
they come In; 1t Will quickly drive
them away Keep the powder away
from food or pets. ss it is poison.
Delicate lace curtains that are very
frail if washed one at time and
wrung through the wringer even after
the light starching, then pinned down
to a rug or carpet will look like new
Spread sheet. marking the width and
length and pin to those lines.
The ideal washcloth for the baby
Is a piece of gauze folded into four
thickness and bound around with Q
soft finished crocheted edge.
More Summer Dishes.
Gelatin dishes are easy to pre-
pare, are digestible and especially
good for warm weather
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WHO CdH tnJUy tISII 1O
things that are too good
to throw away or sell to
the ragman.
The bits of lace and rib
bon, the flowers and hat
trimmings, old dishes,
vases, in fact any thing
that has passed its use
f,llnass In vnllr home pass
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More Summer Dishes.

Gelatin dishes are easy to pre-
pare, are digestible and especially
rood For mortn xuoathor
, 1925-11-25

tine, the Commission will, before
dosing the meeting assess the tax
for said estate according to the best
of its knowledge. TaX-lists which
are forwarded later to the Commits
siop, will, together with a list Of
those estates that have omitted to
send in THEN taX-}iSts, he transmit
ted to the Government in order that
other measures lie taken.
Blanks fer taX-lists will be dis
tributed son c days previous to the
meeting Ct the Tax Commission and
are required to lie accurately filled
out by the parties concerned and
delivered to the Commission on the
day fixed for the respective street
or quarter.
Tax Commission of St. Croix, Novem-
Der "a, 1925.
G. P. SHAMER. T. j. STRIDIRON.
, 1925-11-25


PURSUANT to order from the
Government, the Tax Commits
= sion of St. CroiX will meet on
the aforementioned days to receive
information in writing relating to
the taxes for the present year.
For the Town of Christiansted:
at the Despatching Secretary's Of
flee at 10 o'clock a. M, viz:
WEDNESDAY,, December 9th,
for the inhabitants of Kings, Com
pany, Queens, Strand, North and
West Streets, also Western Suburbs,
THURSDAY, December 10th, for
the inhabitants of Smiths, Western
and like Lanes, WaterQut, Market
and Princes Streets, Kings and
Queens Cross Streets, Church, Hos
pital and Green Streets and the
Eastern Suburbs.
FRIDAY, December 18th, for the
inhabitants of Hill, East, Lagoon,
Little HOSPITAL, New and Fisher
Streets.
FIR the Country
SATURDAY. December 18th, for
the inhabitants in both East End
Quarters st the Stock Estate Sally's
Fancy at II o'clock a. m,
MONDAY, December 18th, for
the inhabitants in Company's Quar-
ter at the Agricultural Experiment
Station at Estate Annals Hope at
II o'clock a. m.
TUESDAY, December 18th, for
the inhabitants in Queens, Kings
and NOrthside B Quarters at the
Police Station at Kings Hill at 10
o'clock a. m.
WEDNESDAY, December 10th, for
the inhabitants in Princes Quarter
at the school House at Estate Dia-
mOnd at 2 o'clock p. m.
THURSDAY, December 18th. for
the inhabitants in West End and
Northside A Quarters at the Police
Office in Frederiksted at 10 o'clock
a. m.
For the Town of Frederiksted
same day for the inhabitants of
Strand, Kings and Queens Streets.
EpID nOoODoLo, 1O4L co.4Lo