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Show THE HELPER TIMES. HELPER. ..iiim"""""t"""",,ltl""" art'1 flhe Recluse of Fifth Avenue e led. Vr and di- - rug U WYNDHAM ; 1 MARTYN to Unltai State Goprrte ruiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiMiiiiiiiiii; WNO Service jjAPTER VIII Continued -1- 6- bad been very good to Paul He had always won. Again ,0D, his unfortunate entangle--:- s women had threatened to him newspaper notoriety, but he v evaded it soroenow. lie won he had been think of late, tiwhy, 0f the girl who died so convenient-,'l- n a sculptor's studio, the sculptor had endured the censure that been his. Raxon be- i'd have that It was because he had been 1 to a great destiny, and doubts of success did not trouble him. IIiKlmber broached the subject that 4 their minds one day as they He had been led back from golf. wn by his campaign manager that son's press notices far exceeded own in frequency and Interest. have a fine press Yoo certainly tt" McKiniber said, not without again with 1 and I'm going to see some friends In New York." TH come with you," he said eagerly. "Eo let me drive you In." "That would never do. I should be dismissed directly I returned. No, you must stay here and dance with the Raxon girls and their friends. "Don't you realize how much you've neglected them?" "I didn't come here to dance with them," he retorted. "I came In the first Instance because father has something to tell Raxon from the national committee. I stayed because I saw you. If I've neglected the Raxon girls it Is absolutely your fault. They should blame you for it." "They do," she answered. "Mrs Raxon, who was my friend, is growing cold. I shall not be here long." "Then marry me and cet a 1! felons Job. You'll like it. sweetheart. I'm not half good enouch for you. but dav by day you'll learn to love me more and more." "Is this a proposal?" She laughed. "It's the first I've made since lunch," he returned. "And I shall give you my usual dn swer. I like you, Robin. You are one of the most attractive people I have met. I think It would not be hard to get absolutely crazy about you." "How soon can you start?" Tm afraid I never can. Your fa ther wouldn't permit It I've watched him, Robin, when you've been daneini: or talking to me. Do you suppose it was Just Idly that he told me last night that he' had a great future planned for your' "He often says that," Robin an swered. "That's why he wants to go to Washington. He's thinking of politics and diplomacy.? "He was thinking of the sort of woman he Intends vou to marrv. I can't blame him. He feels he Is fight ing for you against an unknown worn arness. "So long the best," said Raxon. ie remains the best he gets a very If he falls ofT, I shall ?e salary. rid of him. lie knows that. One $t say," Raxon went on, "that that my method always. I pay more ib the union scale, because I want above the average." 'Maybe you're wasting your money." his shoulders. iton shrugged result le K) I e 5 laybe." public buildings of this coun-- : the best in the world," Member declared. He had been read-- 1 something of the enthusiasm Rax-- j had created among federations of The are pot-sho- wen's clubs. Tou probably think so," Raxon Idly. "You could sit before the Jehouse at, let us say, Harrisburg, think it was the last thing in reed j it art. I am going to stamp i monstrosities in stone and melo-"Jma- s in marble. We have not yet lolved a national style, but we shall." , Be paused a moment to greet Robin tKlmber and Agatha Brown. He noticed of late that the two were friendly. They made a splendid He ccunmented on It. MeKIm- I 1 grunted. He had other plans for eon. He found himself filled with j I reaslng bitterness. I ?"When can we have a talk?" Mc- '"ber said abruptly. ' j'iVhat are we doing now?" I I Ton know what I mean. I'm going I I let you into our confidence, and I p ought to know that strangers f i'Mn't hear it." I I'Whose confidence?" I party's confidence. It's a big I pg, Raxon." I f "Ought I to hear It? Am I lmpor- I pt enough?" Raxon's manner had f f hint of sarcasm In it, but McKIm- f rknew that the other was laughing mm. "lomorrow night the young '"p!e are having a dance. I keep hours. What about midnight? a Lave never yet been in my tower ''y. have you? Sneed shall bring '? up there at twelve." I McKlmber felt himself dismissed. 5 frowned as he glanced at the fuller mnn. The interview In the er room would need careful han-fnlie wondered If he had understated Raxon. . ffbpn Robin Joined him McKlmber m still fuming. Unwisely he told his 0 of the coming interview, but not its nature. Still more unwisely "bin, by this time head over ears in we with Agatha Brown, confided In f the news. She had always seejned Mj to chat about his parents. "I don't understand it at all," said ",0'n. "Father came here for some pose of his own which I haven't sight on to, but It's political. Of "arse you haven't followed American titles of late or you'd know my fa-- t was some punkln ;ip the state. " ? refused the nomination for . 1 3 gover-it''rshlp.- such modosty?" she asked. be wants something big-;tr.- I "N'hy I T'eepu.se I 1 " The senate, I 'suppose?" es. I wondered why it was he '"lie hpre when we liave never had !'J clal relations with the Raxons. now now." He spoke confidentially, night, up In his tower father Is going to lay down the J to your Sir. Raxon. Just because "SInn made a lot of money doesn't be is fit to represent Nw York " I think father pays Washington. ; 'tomorrow too claims, 'Wrply "!-v- attention to lie couldn't get in much Rux-Wi- s pos-- , What do you think?" Tlint puliiics is very' dull." Tl.cy won't bother us," lie said ten '"r.v"We jdmri't know they exist, shii h,. looking In your "ti-forfeiting time and Splice." v!U make you a very fierce ,:p 'lancing pnrtner," she laughed. " ''kiumI a little. "I'm sorry, Kntiln. :' u shall Dot Oe ditrving together ' r w pvenlof It la my night off. - ( ! I've got to ia lfito New York and se Cncle Beter." "Anything developedr be demanded eagerly. "Yes. At midnight tomorrow there's a Mg dance here, you remember. Mr. McKlmber Is going to see Mr. Raxon and tell him he has no chance politically." "How do you know that? So you are pumping him. Clever girl That's why you are letting him waste his time." "It's not being clever," she returned, flushing; "It's being dishonorable. I'm not pumping him. I'm letting him talk, and that's almost as bad." The man who was 'Knry seemed little interested In Robin McKlmber. He was excited at the Idea of the interview on the morrow. "I believe that's the big thing," he said. "I wish I knew what old Peter has up his sleeve." "Has Mr. Bradney finished his work up there?" she asked. "This very morning. That's the real reason I waited for you. That d d Raxon has no fixed habits. He crops up in most unexpected places. Sneed reported after breakfast that he and old McKiniber were on the golf links. Bradney got busy at once with his Job and I attended to the cleaning of the room. I didn't hear Raxon come In. Yrou know how silently he walks. Suddenly I looked around and saw him. He made a motion for me not to say anything. He was listening." 'Enry laughed. "I didn't laugh then, Nitn What do you think it was? He thought old Bradney sawing a board out of sight was a rat. Fortunately Bradney had Just finished and was lis tening to what we were saying. Raxon's afraid of no man, but he hates rats. He made me look down behind the books. I could see Rradney's face distinctly, because he hadn't quite finished. I was flustered. I said I saw a big sewer rat." "Poor Uncle Fleming," Nita cried. "Oh. daddy, what a situation !" "Raxon suggested sending for a fox terrier that the head chauffeur owns. Any decent dog would have worried Bradney's face to ribbons. I couldn't have that. I suggested traps and said the 'Igginses had a bait that old Henry He said the rat the Eighth used. would take It and die In such a way that the air would be poisoned. He went to a drawer and took out an auI thought then and there tomatic. everything was up. I couldn't let him t at Bradney. Rememtake a ber, Bradney was listening to all this and not able to make a move." "Oh, daddy," the girl cried, "what happened?" won. I said "The 'Igginses' rat-bato shoot under a heavy wooden bookcase might set the house on fire. It wasn't till I saw him outside witn Malet that I pulled Bradney out head foremost. Of course he blamed me for not keeping a better lookout. It all came because I was actually doins the work for which I am being paid. Let nie know what Mr. Milman says." Neeland Barnes walked toward th( pantry, where Bradney was cleaning some silver. "Hello, old sewer rat," said 'Enry genially. He took a seat and lighted a cigarette. Then he complained about young McKimber'8 attentions to his daughter. Bradney did not take his side. "I've watched them," said Bradney, "and I think they are the handsomest pair I've ever seen. You must admit that, physically, he Is superb. You are wrong in thinking he is forcing unwelcome attentions on Nita. He is I'm not much humble and adoring. of a Judge of these affairs, but I think she likes him." Bradney sighed. "1 should like to be looked at as I've caught her looking at him. "And I rather like old McKlmber," Bradney said. "It is true he has drunk the wine of Babbitry largely, but that Is what every successful man quaffs. If he is autocratic and wants his way, you must remember he is the head of a tremendous business and accustomed to men taking orders from him. His wife is quite genial and unaffected.' Barnes could not dismiss his griev ance against the family lightly. "I hope he won't try to be autocratic with me because I'm annoyed with his son and heir." 'Enry put a silver en rafe on a tray. "This waiting busl ness palls after a time. There's Maiel eating, drinking and smoking with the best, while we have to work for a liv Ing. Actually he had the nerve tc call me down the other night In Frenol because I upset something over hln while I was trying to hear what Rax on was saying to McKlmber." "Don't get quarrelsome hero." Brad ney cautioned him. "Wait till it i finished. A great deal depends oi you." "All right," said Barnes, picking up his tray. "The parasite departs. IT watch my step." (TO BE CONTINUED.) "Maybe You're Wasting Your Money." an who may be a common adventuress for all he knows. On the whole, I rather like your father." "The old man's all right," Robin said calmly, "and I probably respect him more than anyone else; but I'm no Chinese ancestor worshiper. I shall choose my own wife. If he objects, the loss Is his." "You'd starve, my bold and brave Robin." Fm "Not on your life, Amethysta. no Idle society boy, although I play society games. I've an Interest In the works which I earned. He'd have to buy me out, and It would be cheaper to have me remain. Also, I control some basic patents that he uses. I invented them, if you can believe It." "How clever of you," she cried. "Do you know I had no Idea you had ever worked. You play so well, you see." he said earnestly, "Amethysta," "there Isn't such an awful lot of hapWhy do you piness In this world. want to rob me of my chance of it?" "If there was anything I could do to make you happy, I would do it if I had myself only to think about. Don't follow me. I've got to get back to the house and arrange an elaborate menu." She left him with a smile. It was not easy to respond to it. So far In his life young McKlmber had obtained what he wanted. He realized that he had never wanted anything very strongly until now, when his first serious defeat had been met. Jnslde the house Agatha Brown met 'Knry. "You allow that McKlmber boy to monopolize too much of your time." he grumbled; "the McKtmbers are ah solutely without social weight." "In so many words that Is what Mr. McKiniber told Robin about social secretaries. Don't talk about him now. , Testimony to Value of Home Environment Tests recently concluded to deterthe moral nnd religious effects of various agencies on children have shown that home environment goes further In shaping character than any other single Influence. Within the home circle, the Influence f the moth er Is the strongest element. This Is true because It is a fact of child psychology that one's coure In life Is pretty well mapped out and charted during the first seven years. will Study a child at seven and you fuhave n miniature picture of the of these ture niaii or wojuiin. first sev.-years, of course, represent that period of childhood when almost all Inllin to es are negligible excepting those of the hom mine t on the A famous welfare worker 'ew York bowery has found that al most without exception the human derelicts who hnve been rescued and vgvnerated through his efforts came originally from homes In which there was u wholesome moral atmosphere Xo matter how low they may have stink, the seed of goodness Implanted within them In their childhood home never died. Thrift Magazine. Level Balance If youin In moi Things een n;i sophisticated than It used to he, oie ne Is more J'lvefilie. Wise beaC ei'u .:lo mourn I IT AH News Notes I It' a Privilege to Live in Demand SALT LAKE Trust companies in Utah have gained approximately three and a half million dollars in resources during the past year, according to data compiled by the United States Mortgage and Trust company of New York. in Resources of Utah total pared with PrtOYO-Mi- ' - " i trust companies : - v if - fi i p iS ....... : now, as comlast year. cloud w.nth'r re $90,312,750 $8G,7-15,11- ld. to4 v- vailed for the week ending November 23, excepting for the latter part when temperatures fell below freezing, according to the weekly weather crop aad range report from the offices of J. Cecil Alter, in charge of the United States weather bureau in this city. MORGAN Letter giving formal notice to the Utah Construction company to proceed with the relocation and construction of the railroad tracks and highway around Echo reservoir was sent by E. 0. Larsen, engineer with the reclamation service, lately. Under the terms of the contract the company must begin work within thirty days of the date on which formal notices is received. KANAB Ranges of southern Utah are in excellent condition for the winter, due to unusually heavy moisture during the past week, says David A. Smith of the presiding bishopric of the L. D. S. church, who returned lately frora tin Kanab stake qu'arter.y Thirteen inconference at Kanab. ches of snow was reported on the country side of Kanab. The church official also reports that roads to Utah's- southern scenic lands are still open. HEBER General conditions of the highways are reported good by the state road commission in the weekly report on the roads in the state. There are a few exceptions, the road between Heber and Duchesne being barely passable. The road over Soldier Summit is partly covered with ice and snow, and chains should be used. MYTON Several farmers who reside on the Lake Fork road out of Myton, under the supervision of F. W. J. Myers, during the past week have been grading the road and putting it in excellent 6hape. Grid togs of the KAYSVILLE Davis high school are tucked away for another year, and beginning this week, Coach Jack Croft sent his' basketball prospects together in the first games of a round robin class series that will weed out the squad and give him a working nucleus to put into the Ogden district race this winter. FARMINGTON School census records for this year show a slight increase in enrollment over last year. There are 3756 students enrolled in the Davis county schools, an increase The number of children of of 61. school age not enrolled in school is less than last year. This year there are 198 not legally excused and last year there were 218. VERNAL C. N. Woods and Dana - 0&-&- , i ft a say it. S 71 1 is; j tiff 1 The whole world knows Aspirin as an effective antidote for pain. But it's just as important to know that there is cnly one genuine Bayer Aspirin. The name Bayer is on every tablet, and on the box. If it says Bayer, it's genuine; and if it doesn't, it is not! Headaches are dispelled by Bayer Aspirin. So are colds, and the pain that goes with them; even neuralgia, neuritis, and rheumatism promptly relieved. Get Bayer at, any drugstore with proven directions. -- Physicians prescribe Bayer Aspirin; it does NOT affect the heart AsDlrln la the trade mark of Bayer Maatrfacture of Mcmoaccticacidester of Sallcjllcacli Duck Just "Dropped In" If the fellow says, "I can prove it," It is usually something disagreeable. e e national forest in 1928. Wo-Ne- For Old Sores Hanfords Balsam of Myrrh AO to refond your aonejr (or the dlra art antborized first bottle ii aot mited. abounds among the unpolished, but nothing can stamp a as ill bred. Charles man more Buxton. n No Disfiguring Blemishes to Hide If Cuticura Soap is used daily, assisted by Cuticura Ointment when necessary. They do much to prevent blackheads, pimples and other unsightly eruptions, and to promote permanent skin health. Parkinson, assistant district foresters from the district forester's office in Ogden, have returned to headquarters following a conference in Vernal with A. G. Nord, supervisor and Glen A. Lambert, ranger, of the Ashley national forest, on the amount of funds miles required to maintain forty-fivof telephone lines, 174 miles of trails, miles of roads, nine miles twenty-fivof boundary and seven miles of fences on the Vernal district of the Ashley For women, who need effective douche powder, ue astringent, soothlnfr, safe. Send tor circular. 1 hx., C. O. D. Labor., Bx. 908, Sta. "C," Lob Angeles. Calif. Wo-Np- wounded teal duck provided John D. Relchardt of Iowa City, Iowa, with a toothsome meal. Relchardt, who is a confectioner, was. working In the rear of his place when he saw a duck hovering over him. Suddenly It made for the open kitchen door and when he came to look for It he found the bird had come to rest on the gas range, Just a few feet from a sizzling frying pan. The duck occupied that pan later. A Soap 25e. Otntment 2B and 60c. Talcum 25c. Sold everywhere. Sample each free. Addrese: "Oetlcora lbor-torttPept B 3, Hildas, Mau. 0BST" Cuticura Sharing Stick Handball Played in River In accordance with an old custom the annual handball game between hundreds of young people representing the "Uppies" and "Doonies," was strenuously played through the streets and lanes of Jedburg, Scotland, and even Into the River Jed recently. The contest started at noon and lasted for several hours, the players finally working their way Into the river. Just at the moment when the "Uppies" were apparently losing the battle In a spell of river play, George Balfour, an Argentine farmer at present visiting his native town, headed a counter move, and despite a strong rejoiner the "Doonies," the "Uppies" by reached the Abbey Cauld. There, In deep xvater the ball was cut and the game declared won by the "Uppies." PRICE Price was the shipping point for two carloads of honey from the warehouses of the Mountain States Honey Producers' association, A. M. Anderson, secretary of the association, reported at a meeting of the board of directors of the chamber of commerce. Directors of the Eastern Utah Creditors' assciation also attended. REDMOND Grading and graveling of the county road from the north c'ty limits to the Sanpete county line began Monday and the work will be rushed to completion before bad Not the Man weather sets in. The stretch of highIn miles about three is "How about length. way having old Bloviator OGDEN Within a few days con- for one of our campaign speakers?" struction work on a mile of train sheds "No; he's alxvays so busy rounding will be under way at the Union station, off his sentences he never has time to says Secretary Jesse S. Richards of the mnke a point." Roston Transcript.. Ogden chamber of commerce. This Is part of the program of improvements at the terminal, suggested by the chamber of commerce and given approval by President William Sproule of the Southern Pacific and President Carl R. Gray of the Union Pacific system. So we've put C. T. Beggs, local honey MYTON a dainty blue and white buyer, recently purchased 839 cans consisting of sixty pounds each from china cup and honey producers in the Uintah basin. saucer in every This amount, on the basis of 500 cans to the car, represented over one and one-hal- f cars of honey. Mr. Ilegga shipped this amount, frm Price to a Los Angeles brokerage firm, the samo to be exported to Germany to supply market demands in that country. 25c Treasures in Wilderness Loet In the Caucasian wilderness in the village of Zugdidi, a palace of the former Dadiana princess, one of the oldest and wealthiest Georgian families and related to Napoleon and Alexander I, stands today' practically as It trtood 100 years ago In the hey-de- y of those powerful rulers. In addition to much rich furniture of the period, some of which is said to have ieen presented by the French emperor, there Is a collection of stone and bronze arms, Greek statuettes, ancient Greek coins, a number of ekulls of primitive man, and a Chinese vaje of unsold value The contents of the palace have been converted by Caucasian authorities Into a museum, but oxving to the inaccessibility of the mountain village few except Georgiun peasantry ever visit It. Rough Diet charmingly frank restaurant In Newark, N. J., announces In Its window a "coarce dinner, S3 cts." Farm and Fireside. A Cups and saucers are the first to break! PANQU ITCH The latest project ol the local Rod and Oan club to improve hunting of this section was the placinr, Chineso of a shipment of twenty-fivPower the fields h: along pheasants House creek. They will be protected from severe weather and the 'club lum arranc d with Kay I!- b ;rts of t'.m t mnnt-Hut t!i i power t d t hronu)-ol.irds have su;r,:ic!it l Mar-- f c.t V.'. l. lh- - xv in' r. l'n nt hall e im st.- -i that thU t5i''-hi in;.s til" total l'!i"aH:Uii;) of Die sec lion to apprONlmately 500 birds. 1 3 X. IS?" e Tel-lurid- Carnation Oats are precooked to impiove the I'jvor. a Prepared the .A Albers way for quick |