Jasper Weekly Courier, Volume 49, Number 45, Jasper, Dubois County, 26 July 1907 — Page 7

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CHAPTER XlX.-ftContlnued. nd wtMB she had summoned MSUK When the castle was stormed, as were, by gendarmes? My own , ,ii would be extreme. " uas hopeless to prevent the In- . , 'pUv The rescue of Captain I rbej would be accomplished, my roaplictty in the Intrigue of lr .-1.1 and Madame de Varnler would t . taken for granted. Kxpostulatn ns would bo useless. My very pren-n In 1 lie chateau would be face evidence Of my KUllt. knd so 1 had played my dcspcra.e asm to no purpose. 1 . save nivHelf that was my one , (h( Two courses lay before nie 1 ! make my way to Captain I Could I effect his Release be for Helena returned with help' If tl hi wep' possible, and If 1 could 'II v make niy position olesr to the I , j MMnfH all might yet bt At least so far as the 'stablish tnent of my Innocence was concerned or I mlKht overtake Helena Hrett T her I tiikht make my confession And If she were persuaded, not only tl. it I was acting In her Interests, but that my plan to clear tip Sir Mortimer's dlippearanco promised success. I might fer. now be suoccssitil. It w is iuv feir ihat :ri would scorn fully refuse both to believe my story and lo aCCODl my al l that made me hi - täte as to this course It was Pr. Starva who decided for He had appeared on the terrace below, and he was following Helena Brett 1 bad read Captain Korbes 's message

.-(.- '! . Helena Why. then, could there BO! have been a third person Interested in the strange antics of the mirror? And If this surmise were tine? If Dr. Starva or Madame de Variier had read the message'' They h i ' Ml hesitated to use desperate exl lienta to sain flieir purpose Would I'r Starva hesitate to use means as di -perate to prevent Helena from - .onioning help? 1 asked myself this startling queat 1 as I took the stairs two at a time to the great hall. The main entrance i locked For a moment I thought 0 i I was a prisoner In the chateau as Veil as Captain Knrt.es. Kven now 1 am not certain that such was not the h.tentton of Madame de Vamier. Hut Dl Starva had gained the terrace by a -mal' door close by the spiral staircase In his haste ho had forgotten, to lock this door. Desperate as was my own haste I t" i. he precaution f locking the side dour after me and placing the key In my pocket My reasons for this were vague ootfjh. It was an instinct that proispted to take the juecaution rather than deliberate HjQCtlOB, Hut perhaps 1 might be able to regain the chateau in due time by this side entrann-, and none be tht wiser. For as far as I knew I had effected my exit unobserved. In the meanwhile I ran swlMy after rfeiesa and Ir. Starva. I had lost Bighl of both. I soon came to an end ' " ; rmnenade. It led directly into the main street of the village. Now thai I had gained the village street I 1 i ' auerly about for them. Neither was in sight. I guessed that HettM T'r tl would make '..er way as soon us i tie to the hotel where she was known What hotel? That was the Bjoectkm. t'd an urchin and askerl him the name of the best hotel in Alterhoffea h. the Grand hotel," he an without hesitation; "that is Hiew all the Kngllsh lords and Amori' millionaires stay." Then let him take me hither; I tempted him with a franc. "Evidently the gentleman is in a hurry." Hired him that 1 was. and prom I I Mm two francs if I could reach tile bote! before a lady whom I waa foMowhuL Hien. the gentleman must go by the nhort cut " 1 Pi after the urchin down the village street. Tliis street is one of the most quaint M '! whole world. There are two tonei of ahops on either side. The ; nt of the shops below is roofed ' i this covered passageway is the pavement for the second series of nl above, I was on the lower pa vejent, and this explains how I was '" Miel n flight of steps, tho cut ,;' fovautcr had promised, before Helena, or Dr. Starva. It the foot of these steps the young r bolted, assuring me that I should '" 1 hotel when I had reached the Of the flKht. T' -" Mens. pfereCd a wall of one Jf Me hnuseB 0f tru, Viage street. UM was straight for the first " Ibti It turned curiously on ' " landing at right angles. Here ' it, semi darkness. I groped my K ' "r 1,10 '"ntlnuance of the flight. ' "Tb s of steps. 1 betian to see had en.led at a sort of porter's 1 learned afterwards that this ' private

'."wain T t III' lilllt'l . ., " a'H 'hat in the gl:is-covered

I 1 wa" "till selrsj my way eauliously about ( for I had not yet seen that J the flight of steps was BOatlBOSd at I right angles, and the itepg were I broken and uneven), when the circle j Of light St the foot Of the si.-ps leadI lug into the street was blotted out At first I hoped u nilht Hilm Hut It was a man, and he was leaping

up the steps In desperate haste

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I reeslvi d her th;.-.ks ii

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I ' I little ttMMlgt,M she i itilUli 4 eeatly, that .,.i. of all men. would save my Hfi. jt navors a good deal

or th mt-lodraniatlc, does It not? It Is very strauge." At the lx st It wrs a lucky accident Miss Hrett Frankly, you aie unhurt rather tiecause the maa was a bac hot than because of any assistance I nave you " 1 spoke the word thoughtfully and quite sincerely I knew ouly too well ihat my interference would have heen too late had Dr Sat va s aim t.een man wsn it -,e..,I1(.d to me uttie leas than a miracle that Helena Hrett should be uiiwounded I could take no credit for that myself. Far from that, I should tell her the absolute truth if I were honest. I would say to her: "On the contrary. I have prove! BsyseU to be a coward aeain infinitely more so than when U illoiiKhby lost his life. Then I was exhausted. physP aily Kwrless Now I have failed -tili by the fatal three

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1 guessed u to he Ir Starva Hut

I had to Intention of letting him know seeonds because tenor held n.e spel, that 1 was following him I prilled lM,"id f,,r the moment. It makes litlose against the wall to let him ihxs. ,,p difference, ao far as my courage or To my astonishment he darted into 'owaidice is concerned, that roe are

the empty porter's lodge and croiuhe! down in the gloom. I held my breath, watching, hardly an arm's length from where he stood motionless Again the circle of light was blotted wit. A woman was rapidly ascending the steps. I could hear her -atrliing her breath. It was Helena on her way to the hotel for aid. And now I am forced to a confession that will deepen the sympathy or contempt felt for me when I related the tragedy at the beginning of my narrative. Hut I have determined to make myself bo BOTO. For now again came that curious parnlysis of will. Again, as in the tragedy (,f the Alps, horror robbtd me for the moment of power to art instantly. 1 had (aught the glint of

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1 said 'hat 1 aaa Weed ' 1 protested fjuletljr.

Bnl roe are m the hateaa." sjM.ke the words obstinately. That fact was. m her eye, an unanswerable argument. and I know that Captain Port) is detained thre. I know that he hta j ,st signaled to you that fact and has asked yon to get help And now j watlt 0 ,,, J(,av,. th inatter in my hands. I d maud that as my right It is a task I have set myself Once you said to me that I should save ijf,. for tn ufe ,nat waÄ ,ogt through me" "You have already made that reparation. Mr Haddon." she said almost humbly Kate has punished me that I should have judged you so hastily and so wrongly." "No. no!" I sp.ke in fierce remonstrate.Will you never be Just to me? That was an accident. I tell you."

"I do not like you less that you say

living while WlUooghhy died In either case I have heen equally w ak " That was what I should say to her If 1 were an honest man Hut I did not Y.tu see I am frank in

these ooofeealoai Really, then, i am 1

snowing mat in huh instance i was even a greater coward than before. For then I at least told the truth I did not i-onceal from her the hideous word U'illoughby had spoken before he died. Now I was concealing from her the fact that 1 knew 1 deserved tho reproach an keenly. We had reached the top of the steps. We talked llOWly toward the Grand hotel Helena, I c iild see. was concerned with her own thoughts as much as was I. For a moment the shock of the accident had made her ferget her

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There was a r .sh of shattered iiias . the shot of his revolver was still echoing In the stairway as I grappled with him.

If was an unequal struggle. I felt j Dr. Starva's hairy hands closo about . J 1 i .... 1

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CHAPTER XX. I Am Rudely E.ilighteneo. The force of the blow had stunned me for the moment Presently 1 hoard Helena calling for help. I lirttflfadl to my feet and leaned gasping :igalnt the wall. Are y ou much hurt, sir?" she ttked in French, in a cool, matter tl fact voice She had not recognized mv iu the semi-gloom. I am not hurt at all." I replied In

him." she continued, coming mcloser and trying to distinguish my feat ures. 1 am Mr. Haddon." 1 said. qalfUjr. She repeated the nsnie vaguely "The coward," I added. There was an awkward paus. We hegan to ascend the second Blfhl "f

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fi'om a porter was accus:..,cd

It was hopeless to make her understand now I should have confessed my cowardice sooner If I wished to be believe. J she had Judged as at Lucerne. And this Judgment caused me ranch the greater faln. "Listen." I drew her to s garden seat. 'A life for a life that is what you said. Hut If, Instead of a life, it were a man's honor that I could save if It were the honor of your brother?" Her lips trembled. She leaned toward nie in her appeal "Oh. you would crush me with the weight of my gratitude Save my brother's honor, and. aud " "I should then stand equal with other men in your respect?" "Yes." she aaid faintly, her eyes bright with unshe tears. "Wo need a frleud so much now. We are in such deep distress because of my poor brother Kvldently you know of his disgrace. " Shame blanched her cheek "1 know something of lt." I said with -wnpathy. Tell me. Miss Hrett, do I not bear a marked resemblance to your brother?" "At first sight 1? Is startling." she cried eagerly When my mother and I saw you at Lucerne we thought you were be When wc learned that you were with Mr Willoughby at the 'ime of his death, you can understand how bitterly we resented our disappointment Forgive me If I am again usplcious. but that 1 should find you the guest ,,f Madame de Varnler now, at this time " "If I am to help you, you must trust me" "I will. I .do " implicitly?" "Yes. " "Kven though circumstances seen, utterly against me? Kven though I may seeru a friend of Madame de Varnler to be In league with her against you'" She hesitated. "She Is a dangerous woman If ray poor brother has fallen a victim to her horrible beauty " "I shall be on my guard." I replied lig-htly, smiling at her fierce resentment. "Hut you wljl continue to be her guest. Is that wise? How can you effect the release of Captain Forbes if you remain at the chateau""' Horn- can I learn the iruth concerning your brother, how can I do my utmost to save his honor tif It be not vet

too late), unless I remain at the chateau yes. unless I am on apparent good terms with Madani" de Varnler?" "You are testing my belief In you to

the utmost. Mr Haddon I suppose you smooth the suspicions of your hostess as readily as you do mine " She spoke ldtterly. And if she found it difficult to trust me now. how much more difficult when she learned, not the whole truth, bui a damning halftruth. Ah. you are wavering already In the trust you have promised to give me Great God. tu think that it is a pleasant task I have set myself To smile on this woman, to play the hypocrite, to spv on her when 1 am her guest, that may dog her. coax her into telling the truth, that I may entrap her accomplice and herself at the

right moment? Miss Hrett, I would wash my handf of this ugly business if I had not sworn to endure every ignominy and risk of being misunderstood not only by a man like Captain Forbes by by yourself. I tell you that I have not a clear field to carry out my plans If I fall, or am baffled by some well-meaning intruder. I am a disgraced man No one will believe my defence not even you. I may

even be dragged to prison as a common felon." She placed both her hands in mine. "Forgive me My anxiety Is so great I do trust you. Return to Madame de Varnier. Mr Haddon I shall try to be patient. Hut Captain Fot t s. am 1 to do nothing to help hlmr i nt II this evening, no. You see, I am testing your faith." I looked at her keenly She releeei ny glance with brave assurance. If you receive m word, either from Captain Forbes or myself, by midnight to-night, if you are not summoned to the chateau by your brother and that I warn you Is only too unlikely i. inquire at the Grand hot"! for Mr. Robinson Ixrke He Is an American consul at Lucerne; he will help you " He has already helped us. It was Mr iocke who directed Captain Forties and myself he-e to AKerhoffen." And will yon not Include among my vices. ' drawled a voice behind us, the fact that I was so fortunate as to

ed "You are a friend or tnat ; y(r nu. j,,.. now Mis. nr..u-

acüon. aid ItV'auwHI woman bo has ruined my' (Tü Uk. c u.n i n L

COMFORT CP THE GUEST.

It Wa

Unequai Struggle.

-eel. I ksew 'hat Helena was doomed j errand. Now that we were near the unless I hurled myself Instantly on the , hotel its urgency came to her with re treacherous assassin. I doubled force. She was debating 1 did Indeed :1 ing myself headlcnfg ' whether she should take me Into her on him. bttl only after he had fired, i confidence. She was saying to her

self, I was sure, that It would bo a getierous reparation for her unjust censure of me on the terrace of the hotel at Lucerne if she Intrusted to me the deliverance of Captain Forbes. "Why," she asksd slowly, should that man have lain in wait for me there" Was he a common thief, do you think?" "No." I answered after some 1 . i tlon. "Ho is a Bulgarian, a political ad venturer I am afraid. Miss Hrett that he has had much to do with the disappearance of your brother." She paused, startled. ' How should you know that?" her VOfea vibrated with suspicion "Hecause I have learned something nf Tiira at the r hateau. I am I Ruest there " I petohtd to the castle towers across the valley. You are a gueat of that woman.

Fngllsh. "Hut I am aorry. Miss Hrett.

that that villain has made his escape." Madame de Varnler" "I fancy I heard some one rush utter j .. v,,s

Then, sir." she was hastening her stops, and soke with cold hostility. "It Is certainly not to you that I should be appealing for help." Miss Hrett," I said with some hitteiness. you draw- your conclusions nty hastily. Is it Impossible for you M believe that I wish to help you

th,,- I stsh to make atonement to you

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"I am afraid you are assuming ft t) fc,ilT,rnÄ have caused you name to which yoti have little right. unOI1S( j(,u-lv-Mr. Haddon. ' she said gently. 1 be j mo lnIltlv, hpr vyeB Wm thpt you saved my life Just now. 1 m mud. obliged toJTO f,natf,Jlu gnp

rule emeu"'" "- ...- gloom. There was absolutely nothing;

ei entluietita'.isiii in the

Litt.es Thing in Wr. ch Some Hostesses Are Rem im. With si: that big empty closet la the guest room ii seegej a great pity to have one's best frock hung up in a crowded closet. The aest frock, dustbag aud all arc accordingly smuggled int? an obscure corner of the closet of me guest chamber, where It will not be the least bit in the way of the truest with the very largest wardrobe. There would be no harm ia lhe party frock if it did not serve as an opening wedge for other garments. It is not long until a lace waist follows the gown, the winter suit and coat follow the waist and the closet has be come a veritable storeroom It Is such a handy place and such a temptation to hang this or that odd garment on one of those invitingly empty books: but think of the feelings of the puor guest as she opens lhe closet door. The sight which greets her eye is not one calculated to make her feel very welcome. It suggests too strongly that there is hardly room for her. The same is true of the drawers In the bureau. They afford an excellent place in which to store the best linen, the re serve stock of bedding, and the family heirloadhs. but filled with these treasures they do not tempt the poor traveler to unpack her belongings and top a while. The hostess should remember that if she expects her guest to be comfortable during her stay she must at least give her some place to put her things Every hostess, however, is no fortunate enough to have an extra room In her house which she can save exclusively for guests. If such is the case, the visiting friend is usually asked to occupy the room of one of the members of the family who moves out temKrarily. If -.his is done It would be a senile courtesy if the person who move out of the room would take with her all the things which she will be apt to need during her temjorary encampment This is by no means to save the gtast from the interruption of frequent Intrusions, but to keep her from the uncomfortable feeling that she is crowding some one else out of her usual quarters.

Our Pattern Department

The Home Doctor. Half a teaspoonful of table salt dissolved in a half glassful of cold water will give instant relief In caae of heartburn. Many cases of indigestion, head ache, neuraleia. cold hands and feet can be quickly cured by drinkly slowlyone or two pints of water so hot that It almost burns the throat. To inhale steam from a bowl of boiling water is very good for a sore throat. The sufferer should lean over the steam, drawing it in both throat

and notrlls

People with poor digestion should drink no water with meals, but take

a glassful half an hour before and

drink plentifully an hour or so after

each meal W arts may be entirely removed by washing the hands two or three times a day with the water in hieb potatoes have been boUed. or by bathing the wart several times with potato water.

Hen's Nest Eggs. Holl six or eight eggs quite hard When cold and firm cjt the whites fiom the yolks in long thin slips. Set them aside to warm in a slow oven, taking care every now and then to liberally butter them. Chop very fine any cold chicken or remains of fish, add this to the yolks of the eggs, a little parsley, pepper and salt. When all has been mixed smoothly mold It with the hands Into egg-shaied balls Heap these in the ceier of a dish. Arrange the shredded e?g around in imitation of a nest. Ketini to the oven for s few minutes' to warm and Just lefore serving pour over a rich brown sauce

How to Wash Lace. Cover a bottle with fine white enamel, and tack the edges of the lace upon it. being careful to fasten down every little point, and lay the lace as straight as possible. Squeeie the bottle in lukewarm soap snd water till the lace is clean and rinse in tq same way. Put it in the sun to dry. J bottle and sll In stsrch then wrap clean cambric round It and let dry In the open air. When quite dry the lace may be untacked and will look as rood ss new snd will need little ironing. Hlaek lace may be washed In the same way. but without soap. A few drops of ammonia may be used instead. Hlack lace never should be Ironed.

To Clean Furniture. Go over the furniture v.lth a cloth dipped In paraffin oil snd allow It to stand for an hour, which will loosen the dirt MeM wash the furniture with a suds made of pure soap and rain water. Rub very dry with a soft cloth and polish with a piece of white flannel dipped in turpentine This will not Injure s piano, but restore the brillisot polish Furniture gets dull because It is dl'ty and needs to be cleaned with soap and water.

Lemon Flavoring. Po net throw away your lemon peeling, but strin? them on a atout cord and bane up In a clean place to dry When hard and brittle grate the yel low skin on a nutmeg grater and yoc will find that this powder makes the best kind of flavoring for cake or pudding Half teaspoonful Is equal to one teas;ionful of the liquid kind put up In bottles Orange skin can also be treited in the same way with soc-

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Pattern No. MIS An unusually attractive snd serviceable blouse waist is shown in this model, that will develop well in any of the season's waistings. especially the washable fabrics. Tucks in the front give the necessary fullness and a patch pocket adds greatly to the smartness of the mode Deep cults are. used to finish the full length sleeves, those in shorter length terminating in narrow bands. A round flat collar gives graceful neck completion. Linen, gingham. French flannel, pongee and madras are all suitable for reproduction. For 36-tncb bust measure two and onefourth yards of 3&-inch material will be required. Sites for 32. 34. 3. 38. 40. 4J and 44 inches bust measure This pattern will be sent to yon oa receipt of 10 cents. Addrew all" orders to the Pattern Department of this paper, lie sure to give siae and number of pattern wanted. For convenience, write your order on the follow ng coupon:

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Pattern No. 582 The undeniable smartness and becomingness of the blouse modes for little girls make them general favorites This one was developed In Scotch plaid gingham. It consists of a kilt plaited skirt attached to a body lining which closes in the back and a full blouse waist. The modish elbow sleeves are finished by pretty turned back cuffs and a round collar ompletes the neck. Mohair, delaine, chalhs. linen and pique will all make up attractively. For a gdrl of eight years four yards of

f-inch material will be required.

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Encores. Patience And aid you scream w&en he kissed you. Patrice Of course! But he said be liked to hear me scream, so be demanded several encores! Yonkera Statesman

Bones of Santa Claus. How many persons know where the bones of the origins; Santa Claas lie? At present they repose in a town ia southern Italy, where they nave rested for nearly nine centuries. Before tbey were laid to rest there the good St. Nicholas was burled for Six centuries In Myra.

Wholesale. ut Honest. Grafting. One apple t, mp of an Oregon farmer has been successfully grafted wUh 22 rsrtetles of fruit. Inclndiauf nesehegu I-1. uns. p:unes and even some auts.