Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 113, Hammond, Lake County, 29 October 1907 — Page 3

Tuesday, October 29. 1907.

THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES

BL1DF0LDED

A Mystery Story o San Francisco

BY

EARLE ASHLEY WALCOTT

(Ccprrlskt I, the Pohb Mrrlll Co. (Continued.) It was the best appeal I could have made. "You're right," she said. "I'm an old fool, and you've got the real sand. You're the first one except Henry Wilton that's trusted mi In forty years, and you won't be sorry for it, my boy. You owe me one, now. Where would you have been to-night If I hadn't had the light doused on ye?" "Oh, that was your doing, was it? I thought my time had come." "Oh, I was sure you'd know what to do. It was your best chance." "Then will you help me now?" The old crone considered, and her face grew sharp and cunning in its look. "What can I do?" "Tell me, in God's name, where I stand. What is this dreadful mystery? Who is this boy? Why is he hidden and why do these reople want to

know where he is? Who is behind me

and who threatens me with death?" I bnrst out with these question pas

elonately, almost frantically. This was the first time I had had chance to demand them of another human being. Mother Borton gave me a leer. "I wish I could tell you, my dear, but I don't know." "You mean you dare not tell me," I said boldly. "You have done me a great service, but if I am to save myself from the dangers that surround me I must know more. Can't you see that?" "Yes," she nodded. "You're in a hard row of stumps, young man." "And you can help me." "Well, I will," she said, suddenly softening again. "I took a ehlne to you when you came in, an' I says to myself, 'I'll save that young fellow,' an' I dene it. And I'll do more. Mr. Wilton was' a fme gentleman, an I'd do something, if I could, to get even with those murderin' gutter-pickers that laid him out on a slab." She hesitated and looked around at the shadows thrown by the flickering candle. "Well?" I said impatiently. "Who i3 the boy, and where is he?" "Never you mind that young, fellow. Let me tell you what I knew

Then maybe we'll have time to go into things I don't know." It was of no use to urge her. I bowed my assent to her terms. "I'll name no names," she said. "My throat can be cut as quick as yours,, and maybe quicker." "The ons that has the boy means

all right. They're rich. Tins ones as J la InnHniT ha Kav i a nl! wrd!!?

They'll be rich if they gits him."

How?" c j Why, I don't know," said Mother j

Borton. "I'm tellin' you what Henry j Wilton toM me."

This wa3 maddening. I began to ;

suspeet that she knew nothing after an. "Do you know where he is?" I asked, taking the questioning into my own hands. "No" sullenly. "Who is pretecting him?" "I don't know." "Who is trying to get him?" "Its that snake-eyed Tom Terrill that's leading the hunt, along with Darby Meeker; but they ain't doing it for themselves." "Is Doddridge Knapp behind them?" The old woman looked at me suddenly in wild-eyed alarm. "S-s-h!" she whispered. "Don't" name no names." "And is this all you know?" I asked in disappointment. Mother Eorton tried to remember some ether point. "I don't see how it's going to keep a knife from between my ribs," I complained. "You keep out of the way of Tom Terrill and his hounds, and you'll e

all right, I reckon. "Am I supposed to man in this business?"

"Yes." "Who are my men?" "There's Wilson and Fitzhugh and Porter and Brown, and she named ten or a dozen more. "And what is Dicky?" "It's a smart man as can put his finger on Dicky Nahl," said Mother Borton spitefully. "Nahl is his name?" "Yes. And I've sen him hobnoo with Henry Wilton, and I've seen him thick as thieves with Tom Terrill, and which he's thickest with the devil himself couldn't tell. I call him Slippery Dicky." "WThy did he bring me here tonight?" "I hearn there's orders come to change the place the oy's place, you know. You was to tell m where the new one was to be, I reckon, but Tom Terrill spoiled things. He's lightning, is Tom Terrill. But I guess he got it all out of Dicky, though where Dicky got it the Lord only knows." This v was all that was to be ha'" from Mother Borton. Either shs knew no more, or she was sharp enough to hide a knowledge that might be dangerous, even fatal, to re

veal She was willing to serve me, and I was forced to let it pass that she ke no more. "Well, I'd better be going then." said I at last. "It's nearly 4 o'cloek, and everything seems to be quiet here

abouts. I'll find my way to my room." j "You'll do no such thing," said i Mother Borton. 'They've not given up i the chase yet. Your men have gone home, I reckon, but I'll bet the saloon that you'd have a surprise bafore you got to the corner." "Not a pleasant prospect," said I grimly. "No. You must stay here. The room next to this one is just the thing for you. See?" She drew me into the adjoining room, shading the candle as we passed through the haa that no gleam might fall where it would attract attention. "You'll be safe here," she said. "Now do as I say. Go to sleep and git some rest. You ain't had much, I guess, since you got to San Francisco." The room was cheerless, but in the circumstances the advice appeared good. I Mas probably safer here than in the street, and I needed the rest. "Good night," said my strange protectress. "You needn't gi up till you git ready. This is a beautiful room beautiful. I call it our bridal chamber, though we don't get no btides down here. There won't be no

sun to b(.her jour eyes in the mornia', for that window don't open up outside. So there ean't nobody git in unless he comes from Inside the

house. There, git to bed. Look out

be the head

a light-well, and the blank wall3 beyond gave back the cheery reflection of a patch of sunshine that fell at an angle from above.

The fresher &tr that crept in from j

the window cleared my mind, a dash of water refreshed my body and I was ready once more to face whatever might befall. I looked at my watch. It was 8 o'clock, and I had slept four hours in this place. Truly I had been imprudent after my advanture below, but 1 had been rfght in trusting Mother

Borton. Then I began to realize that I was outragcouily hungry, and I remembered that I should be at the office by 9 to receive the commands of Doddridge Knapp, should he choose tQ send them. I threw back the bolt, but when 1 tried to swing the door open it resisted my efforts. The key had been missing when I closed it, but a sliding j bolt had fastened it securely. Now I I saw that the door was locked. ' Here was a strange perdicament. I had heard nothing of the noise of the key before I lost myself in slumber. ; Mother Borton must have turned it as , an additional precaution as I slept. But how was I to get out? I hesitated to make a noie that could attract attentlon. It might bring some one less j kindly disposed than my hostess of the i night. But there was no other way. ! I was trapped, ani must take the risk j of summoning assistance. I rapped on the panel and listened. No sound rewarded me. I rapped ; again more vigorously, but only si-

FOR MADAM AND MADIMOISEIX1

By BEATRICE IMOGENS HANSEN

HOW TO SHRINK WASH GOODS. Washable materials of all sorts will rive much srreater satisfaction and

wear longer If shrunken before they are made up. This can be easily done with very little trouble. Tirst lay the material in yard folds, then baste all the selvages together on one side only. Then baste each end through all the folds In exactly the same manner. The selvages on the other side are left free. Next fold.it neatly so it will lay smoothly in the vessel prepared for it, not crushing at all. This tub, etc.. is filled with cold water in sufficient .quantity to cover the goods to be Immersed. The material should be left in the water for about half an hour, when it should be wrung

out lightly to avoid creasing-. IUhk the basted end to the line, then pull and straighten with the hands, slipping them up and outward between the fretselvages. When nearly dry release the

bastings on the two ends and assist the drying by shaking and shaping, and crease the folds to denote yard lengths. When quite dry, cut the basting threads from the selvage end, when the material should look like new. In all probability no ironing will be necessary.

a spot from a tablecloth is to plaoa bowl under the spot and draw the cloth over it, so there is a little dip In the centre. Then pour boiling hot water over it, and it will be found when the spot Is dry that the stain has entirely disappeared. Tills is an excellent way to remove a spot after the table is all set, for by pushing a plate underneath the stain can be removed without difficulty with the boiling water; and by presslng and smoothing It afterward with a dry napkin there will be no trace of it by the time the luncheon or o inner is ready.

Our Pattern Department

vnu don't st flrfi to nothinr. And nut i lence followed. The house might

out the candle. Now good night, have been the grave for all tae signs dearie." j of llfe 11 gave backJlother Borton closed the door be- There was something ominous about hind her, and left me to the shadows, j it. To be locked, thus, In a dark room

There was nothing to be gained by sitting up, and the candle was past its final inch. I felt that I could not sleep, but I would lie down on the bed and rest my tired limbs, that I might refresh myself for the demands of the day. I Ricked oft my boots, put my revolver under my hand and lay down. Heedless of Mother Borton's warning I left the candle to burn to pie socket, and watched the flickering shadows ckaee each other over walls and ceiling, finally dropping off to sleep.

CHAPTER VIII. In Which I Meet a Faw Surprises. I awoke with the sense of threatened

of this house in which I had already

been attacked, was enough to shake my spirit and resolution for the moment. What lay without the door, my apprehension asked me. Was it pa. of the plot to get the secret it wr supposed I held? Had Mother Borton been murdered and the house seized? Or had Mother Borton played me false and was I now a prisoner to my own party for my enforced imposture, as one who knew too much to be left at large and too little to be of use? On a second and calmer thought it was evidently folly to bring my jailers about my ears, if Jailers there were. I abandoned my half-formed plan of breaking down the door, and turned to the window and the light-well. An-

A INEXPENSIVE I.VNCIl CI.OTII. Where there Is a large family, and

especially where there are a number

of children, the supply of table linen

of various sorts which is needed is rather appalling. launch cloths, which are inexpensive and easily made, can

bo made with butchers' linen, at 1

cents a yard. Take four squares of the

linen, of such a sire that when they

are put together they will make a

cloth of the desired size. Hem these

and join them together with a rather

wide thread lace insertion, either tor

chon or cotton torchon, or an imita

tion Cluny. Let the two lengths of insertion which join the squares cross

in the middle. hen laundered th

cloth is pretty and attractive for every

day use.

daneer strone in mv mind. For a

moment I was unable to recall where ! other window faced on the same

I was, or on what errand I had come. Then memory returned in a flood, and I sprang from the bed and peered about me. A dim light struggled In from the darkened window, but no cause for apprehension could be seen. I was the only creature that breathed the air of that bleak and dingy room. I drew aside the curtain, and threw

up the window. It opened merely on

space, not five feet away. If it were but opened I might swing myself over

and through it; but it was closed, and a curtain hid the unknown possibilities and dangers of the interior. A dozen feet above was the roof, with no projection or foothold by wlhch it might be reached. Below, the lightveil ended in a tinned floor, abot four feet from the window sill. (To be Continued.)

Tralnles Gown. The girl who wants a wedding dress that she can wear afterward, will be

le!irhted to hear that tralnless gowns

for this great occasion are growing

more and more fashionable.

A court dressmaker in London says

that the unpopularity of the bridal

train is one of the most surprising

things to her. of modern times. "We

have recently made three wedding

dresses of tulle, chiffon and ninon d

sole." she said, "no longer than the

average ball dress, but in each the lace veil formed an artistic train. To

arrange one of these train veils is difficult. Only a small portion of the

line lace must fall over the face.

LADIES' HOUSE APRON.

ONE DAY'S MENU.

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To Iron shirt waist with buttons In back, fold towel three or four times, lay under buttons, iron over back; the buttons will sink Into towel, making a smooth surface between them. In hanging clothes out to dry, first hnng up the thickest part, waist or neckbands, etc., because If hung by the thinner part the water will run into the thick part, lodge there and take longer to dry. Second, hang up everything wrong side out, so that any ac

cidental soil will not do so much damage as if it appeared on the right side. Save the papers that you get ham or lard in. They will come In useful on ironing days. If the iron Is rubbed

over the greasy paper every time it is taken from the stove it will keep clean and smooth. The best way to remove any sort of

BREAKFAST. Bananas. Cereal. Sweet Totato Croquettes.

Coffee. Whole " heat Gems.

LtTNCIIEON'. Parsley Omelet. French Fries. Sliced Tomatoes. Apple Pudding. Tea.

DINNER. Oyster Soup. Lamb Chops. Baked Sweet Potatoe. Buttered Beets. Cranberry Pie. Coffeo. Apple Pudding One quart of flour, one pint of milk, one pint of chopped apples, one salt-spoonful of salt, two

tablespoonfuls of butter, three teaspoonfuls of baking powder. Make a dcugh of the flour, milk, baking powder and salt. Roll upon the board and spread with the apples, roll over and over, pinching the sides and ends. Place In a baking pan with half a cupful of butter, two cupfuls of sugar and three pints of water. Bake an hour and a half. It makes its own sauce.

Ovnier Soup Take a good piece of

soup meat and boll It in a quart o

water. Season with salt only. Make a hash of green onions, parsley and

chervil. Try this in hot butter; add flour for thickening, and pour the

broth on the whole. Add two dozen

oysters and more water if needed. Season with a branch of thyme, two bay leaves and a piece of strong pepper Serve with toast.

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rattern No. ES72. Pretty and dainty arrons are in grtat demand this season, and many new designs are shown. The on illustrated is quite novel and dwssy and will protect the front of tho waist as well aa the skirt, as the bib comes up over

the shoulder and fastens in the back.

Narrow edging was used to finish the

edges. Linen, cross-barred muslin.

awn, gingham and nainsook are all

appropriate. Two yards of 36-lnch material will be required for the making.

One Slzo.

This pattern will te sent to you on

receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders to the Tattern Department of thispap?r. Be sure to pivo size and number of pattern wanted. For convenience, writs

your order on the following coupon:

No 5372. SIZE. NAME ADDRESS.

While it is true that large hats aro still as stylish as ever, it must be admitted that there U a growing feeling in favor of the little hat. It 1ms already made its appearance and will without doubt have a vogue all its own

a little later In the season.

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