THE CENTRE REPORTER, CENTRE HALL, PA. i BEAUTY AND BECOMINGNESS IN HATS FOR WINTER He was unconscious when we dumped him there, and later, when my wife | Bot this girl to come over—they was B shelf, dumping them on the floor, raised In the same town—Harris : | From behind these lie had wreads drawn forth Into view a bluck leather valise, when Wine found voice, ntter ing strange cry of terror, which caused him glance about He Th itcl ¢ Kitchen - leaped to his: feet lmstantly, his eyes Cabinet glaring into mine, one hand flung back : 2. 4 is ) SAAS L Pl Pod Po SO LLY us though in search of a wenpon Copyright. 1921, Western XN 1 gave Nim’ no time. 1 leaped straight at him, striking ‘so hard even ns we grappled that the blow sent him reeling back against the bookcase, Fe turned the key on her. They was aim ing to bring them together the next morning, but somehow rust have woke up, an’ got out eo the { room, for the next thing I know'd he | was fightin’ Harrls out in the nall, an’ | { after that I found the girl had skipped | { out durin’ the fracas." “They both got away?" H to Severn WEE fart Wall oughly edee of rend deeply learned and nded ir i grou the Author of “The Strange Case of Cavendish” Copyright, by Randall Parrish CHAPTER Xlil—Continued, 2 “What other money?" water for the cause.” "Oh, 1 there then." “Coming, already.” “How Wine?" “Between eight it Is overdue promise to pay “Oh, you did, stuff, I suppose?” “Were else 1 Mein Gott, 1 “Say,” ciously, see; is more coming ves: is here maybe some much did you owe the bank nine months: now 1 up tomorrow." out of and three it ali hey! it, more.” Waldron right, but get vou have burst “that's no out all suspl “Clean, leaving Harris behind with his skull busted; deader than a door- when 1 got to him.” “And you don't know who this “No, 1 don’t, Wine, but he's sure sot some game on, an’ he's got my goat. in with the girl all right, and too d—n much, That's what makes me leery about her being here % you for it at just this particular time Kraptz must her, but what made them think had now? Ir ain't very likely they just takin’ a chance, is it? 1 that is al! a d Ot any more think they imagined some on hand.” “How they imagine that?” “Search Wine; only IT happer know hh] a lot on surface, don't have sent you money was believe haven't Only 1 have n lie: they coming. do yon might me, to there ing look is a of 20 the me, th Just at this time.” “What spilled nothing?” “Me!” he laughed it, I'm the been plenty o' let me tell von, Say, I've had way they've been fi that guy who called }| “Sure—a “You 8 d er than tink. He al all, if you ask me: hi was Harri 4 lick a Hved.” “Harris? saw In the same night?” “You telling up here to get biffed thi blew in ed negotiatin’ wi He Alva got “1 know : “To Course, under good to ey jumping you You mean? You have not “ There's fosr done A roughly. n not spilling kind fel but to laugh some woled You imself Horper? rs after the I've ‘em hunt the Know let fimes smart fellow.” bet | a out ght 4 name Sr Crook as ever crook? What Wasn't cronked a was paper? 11% what Zuy Was eo that's het h you about; WAS; what I'm that's why 1 this off Horn h t come He over, my chest 1¥ gs fellow er coming start Alva an’ Krantz and awful thick with all his papers, Ith an’ what was the game? get that hecl He hur purpose for out.” “An’ word?” “Sure I knew eyes the | to me? I'm n my health, Wine I d—n got you never sais a him, first time ] was git = on hut what bloater : ot in this business never hands on that I at it. Harris had it thet's why I there, waitis roa But when i t an his.” “Hush! 4 now you “AS deader. he was croaked, out o town. far, but they around.” “That why come here?” “Exactly; I've got to rino right away, and it's up to you to see that I'm heeled. You know the stuff is, and how to get it quick.” “I wouldn't dare use that money yet; I haven't even opened the bag.” “The h—] you wouldn't! You are goin’ to cop off enough to pay that note tomorrow, ain't you? That's what you promised the girl. Well, I'm Just as important as she is, I reckon. and I'm to have my share, you bet, or else I'll make it hot for you I'll say that.” “You haven't word.” “Ain't 1! Say, Wine, don't a fool ; there are others beside ue that's 80L a nose in this affair. There's a saloonkeeper down on Sixth avenue, named Costigan, who's got all o' Har- ris’ dope. an’ be's goin’ to keep on the trall. Then there's another fol low who's liable to raise h—-I. got him exactly placed vet, but he's the guy that led up to Harris being killed. I'm the only one what knows that, an’ I ain't talked before” “Who Is he--a detective?” “Maybe; Harris called hin Severn. They got the guy down Into Costigan's and the three of us slugged him. They ‘patched him up, and then locked him Into a back room over In my place. The next morning they was goin’ to give him the third degree, Then with him safe, Harris went after this girl, thinking she would be made to talk. I didn’t want to trouble with Harris, ner Costigan either for the matter of that-—they're both of ‘em bad actors.” “Well, then, what happened?’ “That's mostly guess-work. They bad this guy Severn locked In upstairs, who had an’ was signal from him to it, I'd just running out SOON mate as on't Har mackerel : talk loud ! ris Is dead?” 80 And say a he couldn't be no an’ so I got to get The police ain't wise so might tumble if I hang You have where goin’ nothing but your own be i i i i | | r + | | “She didn't pump me, “You mean to say the two of you talk about Alva¥® talked about him, of couldn't it, but she never hinted at nothing, and she didn’t ask no questions, Only it they've thing that hain't the she killed that! She told you “Ye we course ; help seems out one by was been reported lice knew b I what he “What' stuck with.” s what him?’ “You herself did; took right she had of it out of her and put it down here on desk. 1 thought for a second 1 wns going to keel over, but she didn't just went talkin’. How found that out?” It That it in she an’ het one "em hat the notice, on ver suppose she ever told her, that's *how. there in the dark way, and hid his That what made ris he in on job, because he ralded the room at some found the thing.” "Severn was dropped got it valise feller some was S50 Sure Was the hotel and “You us don’t imagine the girl is play in my playin i but what the but 1 *h don't imagine nuthin’, an fe I don’t know of them are up Know too d-— n tnke they iden, i either to, figure they muse I ain't goin’ to any hangin’ round till nose fo hance out rest That's my skip omt to get Wine You there's some So pony up my share, you to whatever can with What do y8n say? nse whats comin to tre ra the and other h answer hear . nervon haok fort RACTOSS » room 10 must A a ¥ I ID “Hush! Don't Talk So Loud!” for, an ay hoodle's have angered the R a minute, he burst “D—n it, why don't Part o' this ain't it?" ' “Y-ves—of course” “Well, then, cough It did you plant the stuff?” “It's put away in a vault, Wine explained, his voice almost fall ing him, “Honest, Waldron. I can't get It tonight, it's too inte locked, and 1 haven't “You're a You never dared to lug the thing around! You be seen with it in your hand in day light. I know you, you sneaking cur. You brought the stuff straight to this Office that night, and, by God, ¥ be lieve it is here yet. What do you me to do--kill you, and hunt? That is what's goin’ to hap pen, unless you come geross, too, I'l ussian, out oath Some with yet Where up! safety ” 1s opened it." liar! tie sneak, If you try any trick on me.” He must have gripped the other. for there was a struggle; Wine whim- pering as though half choked, “Speak up, you cur! This thing di Where is it now? that--behind those books? H-1, 1 wouldn't believe you under oath. Geo get It out from there: let's have a look at the stuff.” He must have flung the other clear afross the room, for he came down sprawling, his body striking against the door of the closet, behind which I crouched. The catch broke under the impact, and, before I could draw back, 1 was in full view of both men. What's CHAPTER XIV, The Death of a Murderer, Wine, outstretched on the floor at my very feet, stared up at me, so startled by my sudden appearance as to be speechless, Waldron, ob- llvlous of all else hut the money, now almost in his possession, was upon nie knees before a bookcase, @ragging out the heavy volumes from low knew me then, and the brought with it: a fury which trans Coward as I felt him to be, now that a demon, a mad dog. whose only de- sire wus to kill. ‘You're fighting a ver h—l-hoitnd; not Harris, yerl Soeaked in, did yer? Wel, ve'll never sneak out again! Say, how yer like the taste o' that?’ He struck with a knee in the stomach grinning loosened my grip his beard, and tried to butt Into me with low ered head I caoght him instantly, with a free fist, rocking his head back and cutting a gash in his cheek from which blood spurted, If he possessed any self-control before, he lost it then. crazed with and the kill. He was a barroom fighter, bound by no rules, capable of any ferocity biting, gouging, using hands and feet, a ruthless savage. It which defeated him, for while I was neither cool nor clear of mind, I kept my head man this a whiffet time, as 1 on hate desire to was this to remember my training and accept every advantage that than that, the very ried more which he to gond to his swift h with me were guides action, the own me nt needed for Wine was back of to whirl Russian Realizing the of to big bulk he battling about so as This the the if as same assaulting movement gave me wall, and, I resorfed by Waldron, " it a Well support using a de fense, o the adopted with feet “ as hands, breaking Wis strangle hold on my throat and ward, a swift A SOEs EES empty 80 that kick sent the fellow sti mbling over pile of books, clawing at the tir for He would have gone his back If Wine had i As it Honors Suppo upon the not directly wns, been in Way struck the other the hoody he big i hurling fodve FA man the aint window the to a or foot] regain firm had hapg upon King through his dazed guard fain wened, 1 was again ry straight into his ing face The res discharged Wine's ~e olver in hand ¥ i Mi was past i, the Je body for I the 101 re ng me, hut even as thi pressure of the Kw fir 4 utternnce to the Wal ns aver wild well of ripping SRT ng des ately one releasing gun and g at dron’s collar for support, then ¢ backward and went down We both heard the crash as the gave way, and the he body Strn¢ as it k The Ruseian hie somewhere paral to quite comprehend s behind hin edy, and my He aside guard drop ight in the seemed ferror, una hat had occurred ut the frag finsl 14 Ge x ri - mide or weak « spring his own ds hin I. and 1 let him have it The « howd fist and ffort to forget fy nger stro lor whiskers up. he went striking as with if crunched lils flung his head into arma shot over as the and an edge of bookcase ha fell, oozing out upon the floor and leaned window ; back I stepped through out three on a graveled roof, ay black, huddled up gro the broken something crashed I drew helpless, ftw hack from the grue so sickened I rested dizzd the for there, uncertain the moment a clutching at As 1 clung my mind for sill support dazed hlank, ridor bling so 1 eould searcely walk, kicking against the wood and pound The sight sobered me, brought first a gray-mustached volver in hand, and Jam of excited sergeant, behind these a view within. The sergeant me by the collar. up here? Have you killed ssomebody 7 “No,” 1 answered, but able to express myself clearly, “There {8 a man dead, but he fell from a window, sergeant, am tonnected with the United States consular service. Glve me a chance and I'll hand you my card.” He must have been Impressed by the way I nected and spoke, for he released his grasp and Accepted ‘the card | fished out of a vest pocket, holding ft up to the light In order to rend the seript, (TO BE CONTINUED) wissen sisi. Pinnt pateley seed in one of house jardinieres. It will aitractive plant for ‘iw when grovu can be voed —— he dmivis ! i i | ALL, fall their un the hats, about in It things charming charming the ing becomin is ensy Enesx, to ms » demand millinery adage v 4 ys the I one should look without styles has developmen point the of qitative from five and on mitiiuery givies the predomis of The hat ip has a wide nce at and F beginning of the season to be tol- i and to include in them several types, Starting out by approving the same fabrics that have heen used for several seasons, designers also approved ample inex, sleeves and collars and much fur. Retaining embroidery, they added fringes to available trimmings They have made coats for utility and for dresgier wear that look the part of comfort and are unusually stylish One may. pick-out a model that hangs in straight lines, or flares or ripples, It may have huge bell sleeves, or sleeves that simulate a cape, or occa Inrge variety, Conts that reach to the shoe tops, those that end at the knees and shorter box coats are all equally good Under such easy-going as you choose, one gught te be dietatorship every sulted, The two cont von “i ¢ hich ahown in the pieture five ought to oy to the right cloth In a light tan cols i 4 Bidh g. y ayn Fd a Th od nl Of suey ural opossum tones In with these colors perfectly and bands of it finish the full flaring sleeves. The same fur provides a collar, with which one may defy the coldest day when it is rolled up about the face Bolivia cloth is the foundation of the distinctive coat at the left. It ix in dark blue and has a wide, rippling skirt portion, with an indicated waist line, where embroidery, in self color, beeomes Important. It is one of the models with sleeves ending in deep cuifs and Ite gpecial pride and glory is ite large collar of beaver fur. COPYRIGHT BY WESTERN NEWSMNE UNION, Remove lodine Stain, To remove jodine stain from cotton or linen make a thin paste of starch and cold water, put stained pleces in and sonk overnight. It will then wash Whit so SEASONABLE IDEAS lover this tance knows He how tender Crisp soften their Crisin Rich Waffles af three | cupful I ones Spiced Peaches. —I of § -R nwood EVERYDAY GOOD THINGS. orth rvs Mexican Lamb tew, Take a of th & smb, ~ut HH pieces, 0 table spoon fi iis of flour, brown one of ion pep min mir ablespoonful IES w thred to fry all to add t one tablespoonful of = it} one chopped on three green for a few Add pers ; maioes gether hot wa and one Sim utes, then i ¢ { ter WO quarts of fourth ‘of a spoonful of pepper hour, then Pree y gree Pens, " mer add one i each green corn and | one-half cupful of rice. Cook until the r When ready to serve | put in the bottom of the serving dish teaspoonful of salad oll teaspoonful of vinegar one cupful of ice is done. : one ex i and i Pour the sten one one-half over this Calves’ Liver.— Fry one-fourth of a | pound of bacon cut in thin slices un | th crisp, pouring off the fat occasion | ally, Remove to a hot platter. Pour | hot water over the liver and let stand | five mfbutes, then ‘drain. Roll the | liver in one-fourth of a cupful of flour | and the same amount of cornmeal well | mixed with one teaspoonful of salt. | Fry until brown on both sides. using { the bacon fat Add one-fourth cupful | of coffee infusion, boiling hot. Cover | tightly for few minutes and serve | zarnished with bacon. | Mock Venison, | pound leg of lamb. | damp cloth and day in a dish of vine. | gar, adding one onlon, six Foves one. | fourth of a teaspoonful of ginger and | ten peppercorns. Alow the lamb to | remain in the vinegar one day. then [turn and leave for the second day. | Remove, cover with flour, season and | roast In the usual manner., Use three in four cupfuls of vinegar. Meat Balls. — Season two cupfuls of finely chopped cold meat with salt and pepper, minced onlon, sage, thyme and lemon juice. Add ohe cupful of fine soft bread crumbs, one egr and water or stock to moisten. Shape Into cakes and fry In beef drippings and lard until well browned on both sides Apples With Cinnamon Drops. Wash and core good flavored apples, FI the centers with the red cinnamon candies, basting during the baking. Narie Maywat fa Purchase a five Wipe it with »
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