10 AFOO&AND HIS MONEY Twkl \E«" GEORGE BARB Copyright, 1915, by Oeorqa B; rr McCutchaon. CONTINUED My "white elephant!" I was so ea ger to get nil of it that I would have wired at once, naming a figure propor tionately low li!id it not beeu for the united protests of my four friends and the canny advice of Mr. Poopeudyke. "Soak him!" said he. and 1 arose to the occasion. 1 waited for three days and then tel- > egrapbed him that I would not take a heller less than $250,000, more than , doubling the price I had paid for the pro[>erty. 1 was prepared, however, to come down a paltry hundred thousand or so if he revealed signs of reluctance. We built another Imntire that night and danced around it like so uiany savages. Terms acceptable. Will come lo Schloss Rothhoefen at once to complete the trans fer -TARNOWSY. Accompanied by Hazzard and Smith. I went over the castle from top to bottom in guest of the reason for Tar nowsy's prompt acceptance of my de mand. We had no doubt that he had a good and sufficient reason .for want ing the place, and but one thing sug gested itself to onr imagination: his absolute certainty that treasure was hidden somewhere about the venerable pile, treasure of considerable magni tude. yon may be sure, or be would not have revealed such alacrity in ac cepting my terms. Sentiment had nothing to do with this surprising move on his part. That was all bosh He had an ulterior motive, and it was for me to get the better of him at his own game if 1 could. While 1 was eager to get rid of the castle at any 1 price. I did not relish the thought of being laughed at for a fool by Maris Tarnowsy after he had laid his greedy hands upon treasure that had been mine without my knowledge. He was no fool. The castle meant nothing to him as a home or as an in vestment. No doubt he wouid blow it to pieces in order to unearth the thing he knew its walls secreted. We spent two unprofitable days in going over the place, and in the end sank down tired, defeated and without the slightest evidence in our possession that so much as a half crown lay bid den there as treasure trove. I gave in and announced that if Tarnowsy could tind anything worth Irnviug he was en titled to it so far as 1 was concerned, and 1 wouldn't begrudge him a. farth I ing's worth. He telegraphed that he would arrive on the morning of the third day. ac companied by his lawyer, a notary and an architect. My four guests departed In ha>mething like fear fled downward, absurd tear*C>iind 1 ing my eyes. Verily, I was a fool—a monstrous, silly fool! Tarnowsy was as bland and smiling as a May morning as be came jauntily down the great hall to where I await ed him. "I am here incognito, my dear Smart." he said, extending his gloved hand, which I took perforce. "Sub rosa, you might say." he went on. with a wry smile. "A stupid, unchiv alric empire has designs upon me. per functorily perhaps, but it's just as well not to stir up the monkeys, as you Americans would put it." "Our late friend, the baron, was not totally without friends, I take it," said I dryly. He made a grimace. "Nor enemies." he declared. "Brave men usually have more enemies than friends, and he was a brave man. a truly brave man. Be cause he was a brave man I have no feeling of regret over the outcome of our— er—meeting. It is no honor to kill a coward. Mr. Smart." He introduced his three companions. I was surprised to see that the lawyer was not the fawning Schymansky and later on inquired for him. Tarnowsy laughed. "Poor old Schymansky: He is in prison.'' "Aha! I am not surprised." said I. "He was my second, poor chap. It did not occur to him to run away aft er the—er—duel. They had to make an example of some one. His trial come* up next week. I am afraid he may be dealt with rather harshly. I miss blm dreadfully. But let us come to the matter in hand. Mr. Smart. I dare •ay is valuable. You have no objectiiAi to my going over the | place with Mr Saks. I am sure. He is the architect who is to rebuild the castle for me. My attorney and Xir. Pooly. the notary, will, with your as slstance. draw up the proper contract"' preliminary to the formal transfer, and ' 1 will sigu them with you upon my re- j turn." "Would it not be better to discuss the question of payments before we go any further. Couut Tarnowsy?" "You will be paid in cash. Mr. Smart,! the instant the deed is transferred." i he said coldly. 1 followed him to the top of the stairs which descended to the base-! ment of the castle. It was rather sig nificant that he elected to explore the 1 lower regions first of all. ! "1 shall accompany you." said I de liberately. A faint scowl came into his face. He eyed me fixedly for a moment, then i shrugged his shoulders and said that j his only desire was to avoid putting i me to any unnecessary trouble. If 1 I cared to come he would be more than grateful. "It isn't necessary to visit the eel- j lars. Saks." he said to the architect, j "Ample time for that sort of rummag ing. 1 particularly want your opiniou j on the condition of the intersecting | walls on this floor and above. My j scheme of improvement. Mr. Smart. ! contemplates the enlargement of these j halls by throwing them into one." "A very simple process." said I. "if the whole structure doesn't topple down upon your heads while you're about it." I "I shall contrive to save my scalp. Mr Smart, no matter what happens. It is very precious to me." CHAPTER XXV. I Burn a Few Bridges. WE went over the castle rather hurriedly. I thought, but j he explained that Saks ; merely anted a general ; idea of the structure; he would return j another day to make a careful Inspec tion. "I dare say you are surprised that I j should be willing to pay double your original price for Schloss Rothhoefen," j he ventured, pausing in the corridor to ! light a cigarette. We were on our way to the top of the east wiug. "Oh. no." I said calmly. "J am aware that treasure is buried here. As a matter of fact. I've tried to unearth , it myself, but without success. I wish you better luck." "Thanks." said he laconically, after the first swift glance of inquiry. "It is doubtless a fairy tale, handed down by tradition. 1 take no stock iu it. My principal object in acquiring Rothhoe- j fen is to satisfy a certain vanity which besets me. I have it on excellent au- j thorlty that my ex-father-in-law—the ! man Titus, know—talks of buying the property and performing the stu pendous. characteristic American feat of removing it. stone and timber, just as It is. to his estate north of New York city. No one but a vulgar, purse rroud American would think of doing I such a thing." The news staggered me. Could there 1 be anything !n what he said? If it j was true that .fasper Titus contemplat ed such a coixotic move there could be but one compelling force behind the ! whim—sentiment. But not sentiment , on the part of Jasper Titus. "I cannot l>el!eve that he considers doing such a thiug." I said, mtber blankly. "You see, if any one should know, I am that one. He has not ap proached me. of that you may be sure.' | He did not appear to 1* interested. "My information is not authoritative ! Mr. Smart." said he. "It came to me ! through my representatives who con ferred with his lawyers a fortnight ago ; in regard to certain difficulties that bad existed between us. From what they were able to gather, the idea has taken root in the old man's head. Now, I want to buy this place for no other reason than to tell him that be hasn't 1 enough money in his possession to pur chase it from me. D'you see? Vanity, you may call it. as I do. but it pleases j me to coddle it." Very thoughtfully I strode along be- j side bim. Would I be serving the j countess ill or well by selling the place to Tarnowsy? It was her whim, of course, and it was a foolish ou% "Suppose that he offered you twice what you are to pay me for the place," j said I. struck by a sudden thought. He laugbej easily. "You wilt not. it seems, acquit me of cupidity. Mr. j Smart. I should not sell to him under 1 any consideration. That is final. Take | it or leave it." Ey this time we were in the rooms once occupied by the countess. He! glanced about the apartment carelessly. ; "Deserted. I observe." he remarked ! with a queer smile. My heart almost stood still. "Eh? 1 What do you mean?" "If I am not mistaken, these are the j rooms once occupied by your valet's i wife. Am I right?" I steadied myself. "She has gone away." I said. "Couldn't stand the climate." "I see." said he. but he fit still smiling. "How does your valet stand ' «r. Nicely,' said I, with a conscious blush. HARRISBURO STAR-INDEPENDENT, TUESDAY KYEXTNfi. MAY 25, 1915. The Star-Independent Makes It Possible for every reader to possess the first, authentic, authoritative work yet to issue from a responsible, reliable source, dealing with the subject of the gigantic struggle in Europe. It is offered practically as a gift from this newspaper, a much-desired gift of ster ling worth—right at the time when the peoples of the neutral nations are mentally "mired" by the confusion of alleged fact from pens of censors. This newspaper is published for you—this great enlightening volume on the true conditions in Europe is # CAD VAfT I The Number is Limited I k a ' e Comers Risk Disappointment A fortunate circumstance made it possible for this newspaper to reserve a limited allotment of the first edition of this splendid work, containing 364 pages of damning evidence— 463 glaring, accusing photo- > graphs—2o full-page color plates of major j events. It is printed on fine calendered paper N o 's/ "■***^ and richly bound in buckram. It is a book TO OWN tially to meet the author's royalties jj comes THE NATIONS AT WAITSKk/* A $ 3- fi# FO°R LUME 98 c DON'T DELAY ACT NOW I HOW TO GET "THE NATIONS AT MAIL ORDERS— Bv nnrr.l \ £r£"Tp£« » foToO S," 'for ™ec*«r\ royalty and expense at the office of this distance* ask your postmaster amount to newspaper and »ecure your volume. include for 4 pounds. "I mean the separation, of course." ; i "Certainly: He is used to it." "Isn't it rather odd that he should still think she is here iu the castle?" "Does he?" I murmured. ' "1 inquired for her when I eneoun-1 tered him downstairs. He said she ( i He Wa* Holding the Doll at Arm't Length. was quite well this morning, except, for a headache." "She is subject to headaches. I be lieve," said 1. with the utmost non- ' chalance. He lifted his right eyebrow ] slightly, but said no more on the sub-, Ject. To Be Continued 30.000 TO WORK OX ROADS Coal Companies Close Collieries to En able Men to Labor on Highways Scranton, May 25. —Good roads day received a big boost yesterday after- j noon when orders were issued by the i Lackawanna and Scranton Coal Com panies closing down all of their col- j lieries Wednesday so that their em ployes might have a 'lav to devote to the good roads movement. The Lackawanna Company's action means that 22,000 men in Luzerne and j Lackawanna counties will be at liber- i tv to handle a pick ami shovel on the roads in thi* county. The Krie inter ests and the Delaware and Hudson are [ expected to follow suit. Two Models Mrs. Toggerbiossom—"Vain man! j Did you never observe that designers i take a woman's head to adorn nianv of j your coins?" Mr. Toggerbiossom—" N'o, but I| have observed that designers lake many , of my coins to adorn a woman's bead."—National Monthly. ' MIXER CLAIMS TREASURE Men Who Found St I, 000 in Gold Order ed to Give It to John Haggerty Haxleton, May :!o.—Satisfied that ! the SI,OOO in gold coins found buried j at Oakdale by workmen digging post- , holes belongs to John Haggerty, of Oakdale, a mine foreman of the C. B. i Markle Company, whose mother died suddenly in 1597 and much of whoso j reputed savings were never found, the j C. K. Markle Company has issued a de- i free to" the men who struck the treas ure that they must restore what they have appropriated or get other posi tions. Haggerty has shown by witnesses that the portion of the land where the money \»as discovered, was tilled by his mother as a garden, and that he never was allowed to dig in it. Mrs. Hag gerty was reported to he well-to-do, but only S3OO was found of her sav ings. For Coughs That "Hang On" Lingering colds, bronchia! coughs, la grippe colds and similar ailments that "hang on" until May are likely to last all summer if not cured. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound will allay in flammation, clear stopped passages, re lieve distressing discharges at the | source, banish stuffy, wheezy breathing 1 and heal and soothe raw nasal and | bronchial passages. It is prompt in action; safe and sure. Contains no : opiates. Geo. A. Gorgas, 16 X. Third St. and P. R. R. Station.—Adv. WIFE FATALLY STABBED Attacked By Husband When She Re fuses to Live With Him Chester, May 25.—Mrs. John Me- j Devitt was attacked in her boarding house at Kssinigtoii by her husband t yesterday, and is not expected to live, j Me.Devitt is employed at the Ritz-Carl ton hotel, Philadelphia, and his wife works at the Rosedale Inn, Ksrsiugton. The couple, who have two children, 7 and 9 years old, have been living apart for nearly a year. According to County Detective O Toole, McDevitt came to Essingtoa to persuade his wife to return with him. When she refused he grabbed a j butcher knife and slashed her across i the right cheek. She threw up her arm ( to ward off a blow aimed at her head ! and her arm wan nearly severed. A final j staib in the head is likely to cause her ! death. McDevitt ran from the house , and escaped. MEMORIAL OAV AT GETTYSBURGj Via Philadelphia and Reading Railway Sunday OA MAY SPECIAL EXCUEBION TRAIN From Fare. Lv.A.M. i Lebanoi $1.25 9.41 Annville 1.20 9.51 Palmyra 1.15 10.00 Hersbey, 1.15 10.07 Hummelstown, .... l.iO 10.14 Hnrrisburg 1.00 10.35 Gettysburg (Arrive), Noon 12.00 Returning, Special Train will leave Gettysburg Depot 5.0« P. M. for above stations. Jl . * a. 1.. -1 I » ATLANTIC CITY RESORTS ENTIRELY NEW Grand Atlantic VirKlnln Aveuuc near Ileach ATLANTIC CITY. X. J. Capacity lion ALL OPEN EXPOSURE Every room contains two to six 1 windows. 3ioiiern KnfcN | J2.50 per day upward. Special | weekly rates. Private baths .n suite. Every modern high-class con venience for up-to-date accommo j dation. Evening (lansant. Superior Table Service. Attention. Write for Book let. 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BUSINESS COLLEGB 329 M.irket Street FalJ Term September First r DAY AND NIGHT HARRISBURG'S NEW HOTEL Metropolitan Annex One Square from Penna. and P. & R. Stations 512 to "•_»() MARKET STREET Kntire new equipment throughout. ! Hot and cold running water. Telephone in even- room. Rate, SI.OO LEADING HOTELB THEPLAZA , i 23-425 Market St.. HarrUbnrp Va At the Entrance to the P. B. B. Station EUROPEAN PLAN T. B. ALDINGER. Proprietor The Harrkburg Hospital is open daily except Sunday, between 1 and i - o'clock p. iu. for dispensing medical 1 advice and prescriptions to those un -1 able .to pay for them. fc.... sipr \ v *■' Wa HOUSEHOLD TALKS Henrietta D. Grauel Strawberries Ripe! The strawberry .season is here and so are the berries, ready to be used in many ways. Along in June recipes for canning and preserving will be pub lished but now we have some new ways of serving berries sent in by various renders. One is short cake meringue. Cut any sort of cake in sizes suitable for a help ing. Now beat egg whites to a stiff froth and sweeten with powdered sugar, allow two tablespoons of powdered sugar to each egg white used. Place the cake slices on a sheet of tin covered with several sheets of paper and spread the egg white oti. Bake gently in a moderate oven until the egg is light and brown, decorate with strawberries and serve with a nice juicy sauce. The next is a elever'idea for making berry tart shells:—Make a tine puff pastry, using plenty of firm, cold butter and as little water as possible. Line the gem pans with this and All with dried bean* or peas. This keeps the pastry from swelling or blistering and the beans may be used again and again. Another plan to keep the tart shapes from blistering is, after fitting the tins with the pastry, to press another tin the same size 011 too the paste and leave it there until the shell is baked. Fill the tart shells with fresh ripe ber ries and cover with strawberry juice. Strawberry roll is made as jelly or chocolate roll is. Ise a recipe for plaiu •.ponge cake and bake on a tin. When done spread with sliced ripe berries, dredge with sifted, powdered sugar. Roll the cake up without breaking and pin firmly in a towel until it is cold. Frost this or not as you like. Serve with a cream sauce in which berries have been crushed. Strawberry Sponge: Dissolve one half a package or box of gelatine as directed and add water to equal half a pint, one cup of powdered sugar, one ACCOUNT IN BAEE WILL Personal Property of Late P. and R. President Amounted to s:{.<>« 1,771 Reading, Pa., May 25.—The first ac count of executors of the estate of George P. Baer, late president of the Reading Railway Company, was filed with the orphan* 1 ,• M rt here yesterday widow, Mrs. Emily K. Baer, and by the widow, .Mrs. Kmily K. Baer, and the sons-in-law, Isaac IHiester, of Read ing, and William N. Appel, of Lancas ter, Pa. Only the personal property of the decedent is contained in the" ac count, the inventory of which is $3,- 061,771. From this credits amount ing to $132,68$ are deducted, leaving a balance of $2,292,083. The accumu lated income account totals $179,- The account will come before BEER AND ALE Unsurpassed Purity of Products and Excellence in Quality. OOEHNE BREWERY Bell 82« h Phones Independent :i!8 = i Independent REALIZE ITS USE AND POWER Bell Phone 3280 Independent 245 or 246 * > $5.00 Is the Interest on SIOO.OO For One Year You save $5.00 when vou buy 20,000 lbs. of coal at this month's price for next winter. 20,000 lbs. of Wilkes-Barre 01* Mahanoy Egg will cost you $59.50. Suppose you buy this amount of coal on November Ist. It will then cost you $64.50. , $69.50 earns you $5.00 in six months, or about 16% saved. This is a straight proposition and one you should take advantage of. United Ice & Coal Co. Forster »nd Cowden Third and Boa* Fifteenth and Chestnut Hummel and Mulberry Also Steelton, Pa. 1 pint of crushed, fresh strawberries. Let this stand ten minutes and strain into a howl, place it on ice and stir it until thick. Add the stiff whites of four eggs, beat all thoroughly, turn into a mold and replace on ice to harden. Serve with cream. If you have capned straw berries on hand from last season vou can mnke excellent sauces from them. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS "When is veal, lamb and mutton in season and are lobsters good eating in the spring?— Mrs. .lav." Reply.—Veal is prime from April to July, mutton is finest flavored from Oc tober to January. Spring lambs come in plentifully after May and are called "grass lamb" until October. Lobsters are said to be in senson whenever oysters are out of the market, though they may be eaten whenever they are offered for sale on public markets! • • • "Which is most economical for fam ily use, natural or manufactured ice and is one purer than the otherf—Winnie." Reply.-—Natural ice is more lasting than artificial and therefore cheaper, but the purity of either is determined by the source of the water from which it is made. It is not wholesome to put ice into foods, they should be chilled by contact with the ice. • * * "Would subscriptions to several monthly periodicals devoted to house hold administration problems make a suitable wedding present to a young woman who has been a student of this subjectf If so, please give a list of good ones. —Barkis." Reply.—Such a gift should please anyone and be a pleasant reminder of your friendship each month. Go to any newsstand and select from magazines displayed there. To-morrow—Table Service. ♦he court for audit and adjudication in September. LAWYERS' PAPER BOOKS Printed at this office in best style, at lowest prices and on short notice. Cumberland Valley Railroad In Effaot May 14. I*l4. Tralaa Lt»v« HarrUbura— 1 For Winchester and Martlnsbtirg, at 6.03, *7.50 a. 111, *3.40 p. at. For Hagerstown. Ch&mbarsburff and intermediate stations, at 'MS, *7.(C >il.u3 a. m.. *1.40. 6.12. *1,40, 11.0? p. m. Additional trains for Carlisle and Mechanlcsburg at 9.48 m.. 2.18. I.JT. t> Su. a.3u d. m. For Dillsburg at 5.03, *7.50 and *11.1) a. tn.. 2.18. *3.40, 5.32. 6.30 p. a. •Dally. All otber trains daily exosaf Sunday. J H. TON (MB, H. A. RID DUB. «. P. A. ttupt.