Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 119, Hammond, Lake County, 5 November 1907 — Page 3

Tuesday, Nov. 51007.

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A Mystery Story o San Francisco

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EARLE ASHLEY WALCOTT

(Copjric&t lo, th hotL Jdsrrill Co.) (Continued.) T uess there's nc much to be got In the way of eating in the house. There was nothing left la It yesterday morning but the rats." I spoke with considerable emphasis. "That's quare, now," he said, looking to see If there was a Jest behind the words. "But 'twas all there when McPherson and I put a club to a drunk as was raising the Ould Nick in tha place and smashing the bottles, not six hours .go. When we took him away in the Ixpress wagon the ould woman was rowling out those Ions black curses in a way that would warm the heart cf the fou! fiend himself." There was soma fresh mystery about this. I held my tongue with the reflection that I had better let it straighten itself out than risk a stumble by asking about things I ought to know. Corson's relief soon appeared. "It's a nasty night," he said, buttoning up his overcoat closely, as Corson gavo him a brief report of the situation oa the beat. "It's good for them as likes it dark," said Corson. "It's Just such a night as we had when Donaldson was murdered. Do you mind it?" "Do I mind it? Am I likely to forgit It? Well, a pleasant time to you, me boy. Come along, sor. We'd better be moving. You won't mmd stepping up to the hall with me, will ye, while I report?" "Certainly not," I said with a shiver, half at the grim suggestion of murder and half at the chill of the to and the cutting wind that blew tha cold vapor through to the okin. "You've no overcoat," said Corson. "We'll stop and get one. I'll have mine from the station." The silence of the house of mystery was no less threatening now than on the night when Henry Wilton was walking through the halls on the way to his death. But the stout-hearted policeman by my side gave me confidence, and no sign showed the presence of an enemy as I secured Henry's heavy overcoat and the large revolver tie had given me, and we took our way down the stalra. j

A short visit to the grimy, foulsmelling basement of the City Hall, a brisk walk with the cutting wind at our back3 and I felt rather than saw that we were in the1 neighborhood of the scene of my adventures of a night that had come so near costing me my life, and then I taw the lantern sign give forth its promise of the varied entertainment that could be had at Borton's. "Here we are," said Corson. We pushed open the door and entered. The place had the same appearance as the one to which I had been taken by Dicky Nahl. "A fice night, Mother Borton," said Corson cheerily, as he was the first to enter, and then added under his breath, "for the dlvil's business." Mother I'.orton stared at him with a black look and muttered a curse. "Good evening," I hastened to say. "I took the liberty to bring a friend; he doesn't come as an officer tonight." The effect on the hag's features was marvelous. The black scowl lightened, the tight-drawn lips relaxed, and there was a sign of pleasure in the bright eyes that had flashed hatred at the policeman. "Ah, it's you, is it?" she said sharply, but with a tone of kindness in her greeting. "I didn't see ye. Now sit down and find a table, and I'll be with ye after a bit." "We want a dinner, and a good one. I'm half-starved." "Are ye, honey?" said the wjman with delight. "Then it's tho best dinner in town ye shall have. Here, Jim! Put these gentlemen over there at the corner table." "It's not the aristocracy of stoile ye get here," said Corson, lighting his pipe after the coffee, "but it's prime eating." I nodded in lazy contenment, and then started up in remembrance of the occasion of our being in this place as the shadow of Mother Borton fell across the table. "If you will go upstairs," she said sourly. "You know the way. I guess your friend can spare you." "Is there anything that can't be told before him?" I asked. "You'll be safer in my care than in his," she said, with warning in her tone. "Yes, yes, I know I am safe here, but how is it with my friend If I leave him here? We came together and we'll go together." The crone nodded with a laugh that ended in a snarl. "If the gang knew he was here there would be more fun than you saw the other night." "Don't worry about me, Mr. Wilton." said Corson with a grin. "I've stood her crowd off before, and I can do it again If the need comes. But I'd rather smoke a polpe In peace." "You can smoke in peace, but It's not yourself you can thank for It," said Mother Borton sharply. "There'll

be no trouble here to-night. Come j most softly, but the voice grew highalong." And the old woman started : er and harsher as he went on.

for the door. "Are you sure you're ail right?" asked Corson in a low voice. "There's men gone up these stairs that came down with a sheet over them." "It's all right that is, unless there's danger to you in leaving you here." "No. Go ahead. I'll wait for ye. I'd as lief sit here as anywheres." I hastened after Mother Borton, who was glowering at me from the doorway, and followed her footsteps in silence to the floor above. Mother , Borton walked the passage cautiously and In silence, and I followed her example until the pushed open a door and was swallowed up in the blackness. Then I paused on the threshold while she lighted a candle; and as I entered, she swiftly closed and locked the door behind me. "Sit down, she said in a harsh voice, motioning me to a chair by the stand that held the candle. Then this strange creature seated herself in front of me, and looked steadily and sternly in my face for a full minute. "What have you done that I should help you?" she broke forth in a harsh voice, her eyes still fixed on my face. "1 really couldn't say," I replied po-

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"Why," I said, bewildered again, "the house sneaked away from me or, at least you left me alone in it." "How was that?" she asked grimly And I described graphically my ex perience In the deserted building. As I proceeded with my tale asamused look replaced the harsh line of suspicion on Mother Borton's face. "Oh, my lud!" she cried with a chuckle. "Oh, my lud! how very green you are, my boy. Oh ho! ho ho!" And then Ehe laughed an inward, self-consuming laugh that called up anything but. the feeling of sympathetic mirth. "I'm glad it amuses you," I said with injured dignity. "Oh, my liver! Don't you Eee it yet? Don't you see that you climbed into the next house back and went through on to the other street?" And

she relapsed Into her state of silent merriment. I felt foolish enough as the truth flashed over me. I had lost ray sense of direction in the strange house, and had been deceived by the resemblance of the ground plan of the two buildings. "But what about the plot?" I asked. "1 got your note. It's very interesting. What about it?" "What plot?" "Why, I don't know. The cne you wrote me about." Mother Borton bent forward and searched my face with her keen glance. "Oh," she said at last, "the one I wrote you about. I'd forgotten it." This was disheartening. How could I depend on one whose memory wa3 thus capricious? "Yes," said I gloomily; "I supposed you might know something about it." "Show me the note," she said sharply. I fumbled through my pocket until I found it. Mother Borton clutched it, held it up to the candle, and studied it for two or three minutes. "Where did you get it?" I described the circumstances in which it had come into my possession, and repeated the essentials of Corson's story. Mother Borton's sharp, evil face was impassive during my recital. When it was done she muttered: "Gimme a fool ffr luck." Then she appeared to consider for a minute or more. "Well?" said I Inquiringly. "Well, honey, you're having a run of the cards," she said at last. "Between having the message trusted to

a fool boy, and having a cop for your friend, an' maybe gitting this note before you're expected to, you're setting here genteel-like having agreeable conversation along with me, instead of being in company you mightn't like so well or maybe floating out toward Fort Point." (To be Continued.)

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MADAM AND MADEMOISELLE By BEATRICE IMOGENE HANSEN

iiivts fou Tiin iiouskwife. If the piano pedal squeaks, oil will help it, but it should not be used, as it causes the wood to swell. Graphite must be rubbed on the offending pedal Instead. Bed covering should be shaken and aired every day. Do not let the servant become careless about making up the beds. See to it that every bit of the covering Is removed every raorn-

Ing and thoroughly shaken out before I

the bed Is made up. Knives with pearl handles must

never be dipped in hot water, for two reasons, one is, that St loosens the cement and makes the handle loose, and the other Is that it discolors the pearl. To cleanse them wipe with a cloth dampened in cold water. It Is a good plan in fact the only economical one to replace household supplies before they are entirely exhausted. This same rule applies to linens for the dining room and bedrooms. Jais of fruit or Jelly will keep better If turned upside down. Soap will last longer If kept In a clean, dry dish Instead of the usually damp holders to be found on the average wash table.

china Bilk waists says they should! never have soap rubbed directly upon j

them nor be put Into hot water. She makes a suds with white soap and tepid water, washes the waist In it, rinses it very thoroughly In several tepid and cold waters, then presses the water out as much as she can with her hands without wringing, folds It carefully so that there are few creases, covers it with a white cloth and passes it through the wringer. When it is about half dry she irons It with a cloth over It. This method keeps the silk from turning yellow.

Our Pattern Department

ATTRACTIVE HOUSE JACKET.

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CA11R OF PIANO Ki:'S.

To keep piano keys clean and pre-

I vent the discoloration of the ivory.

dampen a piece of muslin with alcohol, and with It rub the keys. The alcohol can do no damage, and If frequently applied, the keys will stand In want of no other treatment, but if they have already begun to turn yellow rub them

virh cotton llannel wet In Cologne water.

Even old and discolored Ivory may be rejuvenated, no matter what the cause of discoloration, or how long standing. An acid applied repeatedly will usually restore the keys to their original whiteness. Cotton ilannel cloth, wet with a saturated solution of oxalic acid and water and laid upon the keys will remove all stains. Care should be taken in the use of such a bleacher as this that it does not touch anything from which color is not to be removed, for It does its work with great certainty.

MATTING iminilTRNKIJ.

Matting which is little the worse for

wear can be brightened by the appllca

tion of a little salt and water. It should, of course, first be well "swept on both sides, the brush going with, not across, the way of the matting.

Grease spots can be taken out by wet

ting the spots with alcohol and rubbing with white castile soap. Let the soap

dry. and wash oft with warm salt water. The matting should always be thoroughly aired and dried before being relald or rolled up, as if Meft down it is apt to rot and discolor and to give out an unpleasant odor.

A delclate perfume will be given to linen by putting a lump of oris root into the boiler on washing days. Tho delicious fragrance thus given will last even after ironing, but will at no time be penetrating enough to be disagreeable. Another and even more lasting method is to put a Tokay bean in tho drawer in whie.i tho linen is laid. This

perfume In large quantities Is over

powering, but one bean will just give the right odor. It usually requires

warmth to bring out the perfume.

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WASHING SII.K WAISTS. A laundress who has success with

A 1) AY'S MENTT. BREAKFAST. Caked Quinces with Cream. Tomato Waffles and Bacon. Coffee. Rolls. LUNCHEON. Clear Soup. Fish Salad. Fried Potatoes. Apple I'le. Tea. DINNER. Roast Beef. Sweet Potatoes. Squash. Peas. Banana and Nut Salad. Baked Custard. Coffoe. Tomato 'Waffle. Tare and chop flno six tomatoes, add one teaspoonful salt, one-fourth tea spoonful white pepper, otio tablespoonful melted butter; now add sufficient

flour to make a thin griddle cake batter, then add three well beaten eggs (sift one-half teaspoonful of soda in the flour). Have the waffle iron very

hot. Greece both upper and lower lids

Place a cooking spoonful of the batter In each section, close lid upon It and

bake at least one minute on each side.

Serve with bacon crisps. Clear Soup.

To one pint of boiling water add one teaspoonful each of beef extract and

onion extract, stir thoroughly. Chop

fine one-half pound of meat and mix

with a cunful of cold water. Let stand

20 minutes, bring to boiling point and

strain. Place it a second time on the rango and again bring to boiling point, then add the white of one egg well beaten with a tablespoonf ul of cold water, strain again and mix with the extract, then season and serve.

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Pattern No. 911. Tho broad-shoul dered Gibson effect which has been revived again, is Illustrated in this pret ty negligee. The model is prettily developed In white cashmere with trinv rning band of flowered silk. Th sleeves may be In flowing btil-shape ox gathered into a narrow band, eithei style being equally popular. The do lgn is suitable to many materials such as Japanese silk, cotton crepe, challis, cashmere and lawn For the medium size throe yards ol 36-inch material will be required, Sizes for small, medium and large. This pattern will be sent to you on receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders to the Pattern Department of this paper. He sure to pive size and number of pat tern wanted. For convenience, writa your order on the following coupon:

No 5911. SIZE. NAME ADDRESS..

Coats of caracul, both In fur and cloth, aro popular this season. Curacul is another name for baby astrakan, which ii a glossy short haired fur. The caracul cloth Is about tho most successful cloth Imitation of fur that has been seen, and one may risk a wrap

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IN OUR DSESS GOODS SECTION. 3f For the regular oOc All-Wool Scotch Mixtures in Q light and dark grays, as wall as browns and tans, stripes and plaids. 1f For Worsted Dress Plaids for waists and chllHQ dren's dresses; largest variety of patterns. Regular 33c value.

For 54-lnch wide extra heavy repellent, suitable for Ladies' skirts, in brown, navy blue and black.

Regular C5c value.

For all-wool Panamas, all-wool French Serges, all-wool Storm Serges; all wool Batiste, all-wool

Cheviots, Mohair. Regular 59c value.

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IN OUR ELANKET AND C0ME0RTER SECTION.

For full size cotton filled Bed Comforters, covered Q in fancy figured calico; scroll stitched. Regular

b5c value. 4t For extra heavy Shaker Flannel Blankets, with fancy colored borders. Regular 65c value.

For laree size Bed Comforters, scroll stitched; plain

Q and fancy covers. Regular $1.35 value.

2 q For extra heavy Gray wool double Blankets, with .GO fancy colored borders. Regular $4.00 value.

4 ft For a very special lot of high-grade fancy Nori SjQ mandy Laces; 4, 5 and 6 inches wide; in handsome patterns; worth up to 35c. Special bargain. 4 For 4 and G in. wide Swiss and Cambrie Em1 UC broideries in a good line of patterns; closely stiched edges; worth up to 25c a yard. 4ft For fine hand-made Battenburg Center Pieces, in OC pure linen ceaters square and round assorted patterns. Regular 75c value. n For fancy Swiss Scarfs and Pillowshams and dC Center Pieces; pretty patterns. Values to 75c.

IN THE HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR SECTION.

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For 100 dozen Children's extra heavy all-wool ribbed Hose, seamless; all sizes. Values up to 50c

2Q fast black; all sizes S1 to 10. Regular 20c value.

For 50 dozen I nfants' white ribbed Worsted Vests; sizes V to 3 years. Regular 30c values.

19c

3ft For Ladles' Union Suits, fleece lined, extra heavy JQ quality; all sizes from 4 to C, an exceptional bargain. $1.00 value.

GLOVES HANKERCHIEFS AND RIBBONS. 2f" For a sample lot of about 50 dozen Ladies' and QQ Misses' fine all-wool Golf Gloves, In plain and fancy colors. Values up to 50c. 1 (lf Fr Swls? Embroidered Hankerchiefs, a sample let 8UC of a New York importer. Values from 10c to 30c. A great bargain.

A yard for 150 holts of No. 40 all-silk fancy Neck Q Ribbon. Regular 12c value.

1r For good Leather Hand Bags, good solid frame; JjQ well made; black only. Regular 30c values.

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IN OUR NOTION AND SMALL WARE DEPARTMENT.

For 150 pair of best quality stockinet Dress Shields, in small, medium and large sizes. 10c value. For a bottle of best quality Machine Oil, will not gum of stain. Regular 10c value. A dozen for 500 dozen good quality Pearl Buttons; ali sizes. Regular 5c value. A card for 1 dozen best nickel-plated Safety Pins. Regular 5c value. For 50 dozen good solid Horn Dressing Combs; metal back. Regular 10c value.

IN OUR LADIES' WAIST AND FUR DEPARTMENT. ?ft For Ladies' white Pongee Shirt Waists with emHQ broidered front and neatly tucked back; short and" long sleeves. All sizes. Regular $1.50 value. 1 4 H For Ladies' Black Brilliantine Shirt Waist with I SO silk embroidered front; very neat designs; long sleeves; button back. Regular $1.75 value.

For Black Cooney Fur Scarfs with bushy tabs; chain fasteners; well made. Regular $1.25 value. For Children's Fur Sets, consisting of scarf and muff in Astrahan Bear Skin and Chinchilla to

match the little coat. Regular $1.50 value.

75c

IN OUR MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. 3ft For Boy's Strictly All-Wool Odd Knee Pants, in a variety of nice dark patterns, Cheviots and Cassimeres; ages from 4 to 16 years. These are the kind 3ou always pay 50c for. 3J" For Men's and Boys' strictly pure wool Way Muffiers, in a large variety of plaids and fancy colors. Regular 50c values. IQn Fr aU SHk Four-ln-Hands Tacks and String TTes, JQ in all the newest shades and patterns. Regular 35c values. - Q For Men's full size Suspenders in lisle and heavy y Q elastic, also the Police Brace. Regular 35c value.

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IN OUR POPULAR SHOE DEPARTMENT. p For 300 pair of Ladies' Wccl Juliets, fur trimmed, hand sewed. Regular $1.25 value.

1 frt For 250 pair of Men's Satin Calf, London toe and i.UU Plain A shoe which we have never sold lefca than $1.S5. i A C For 150 pair of Boys' Casco Calf and Kangerro I r0 Calf extra heavi soles; all solid leather. Reg-

j ular $2.00 value. I 1 PH For S0 pair of iIi?ses' Scilo1 Shoes, medium or , I Ii! or heavy soles, patent or stock tipped. A serv

iceable good school shoe; sizes 12 to 2. Regular $1.50 value.

For Children's School Shoes, vici kid or dongola. Q Sizes 9 to 11. Worth $1.25.

IN OUR POPULAR DRUG DEPARTMENT. 12c BR0M0 QUININE. 22c FLETCHER'S CASTORIA. 69c PINKHAMS COMPOUND. 68c SWAMP R000T, $1.00 SIZE. 16c BR0M0 SELTZER, 25c SIZE. 14c WHITE PINE AND TAR, 25c SIZE.

IN OUR LADIES' SUIT, SKIRT AND WAIST DEPT. 4ftft For Ladies' and Misses Coats of ood quality. jH Black thibet, in fancy gray and brown Scotch mixture, neatly trimmed in strapping of self same material; fancy buttons. $7.50 value. 6ftft For Ladies heavy black Coats, 50-lnches long, HQ lined throughout with satin, trimmed with strapping. Regular $10.00 value. 1a ft ' For Ladles' Good Quality Gray and Black Melton BQ Walking Skirts, trimmed in s-trapping of self same material; all sizes. Regular $3.50 value. 8ft ft For Ladies' Tailor Made Suit3 in a variety of UU nbby styles cf all-wool materials. Newest models; all sizes. Values to $15.00. IN OUR UP-TO-DATE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT. 4ft ft For a large line of trimmed Hats. Our workbJq room has made a special effort to produce an unusually stylish and attractive hat for this sale. There are dozens to select from in full line of colors. 2ftft For your choice of a large assortment of Ladies' ( jQ and Misses' trimmed Hats, trimmed in the large silk bow effect and in a number of very stylish and nobby

shapes.

For a 15-Inch Ostrich Feather, come in good full flues and a very fluffy pretty head. For your choice of a about 250 Children's and Misses' Cheyenne Hats, trimmed with handsome

Persian striped silk sashes; sold elsewhere for $3.00.

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