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Show THE SAL1NA SUN, SAUNA UTAH made him feel the cold t Mardi Gras Mystery H. By BEDFORD-JONE- S Copyrijht by BOtntlDAT, PACE AND COMPANY CHAPTER XV 22 Continued. fifteen minutes. My dear Gramont, your devotion n to duty Is Roman in spirit, said Fell, lightly. I really regret that circumstances so conspire to defeat you I Why cant you be satisfied with bagging so many other victims? You can't bag me Cant I? said Gramont, taking a cigar and biting at It. He was cooler now. By heavens, Fell, theres one thing in this country that you and no other man can reach with any influence,, political bribery or crooked connections and thats the government of the United States! You can reach judges and senators and governors, but you cant reach the unknown and humble men who carry the badge of the Department of Justice! Fell made a slight gesture. Human nature, my dear Gramont. It is quite true that I have not established this gang of criminals, as you call them, without taking proper precautions. Memphis Izzy, for instance, has Influence that reaches far and wide. So have I. So have others In the party. I give you ny assurance that your Department of Justice man will not arrest me. Gramont paled. Jachin Fell glanced at his watch. Lucie will be here at any minute now," he observed. "I suppose your sense of duty will force you to disclose everything to her? tight-lippeGramont nodded, merely A knock at the door, and one of his men entered with the sack of mail they had taken as evidence. A lady is coming here at any moment, said Gramont. "Allow her to Ja-chi- d. but to arrest Mr. Fell, you will understand. I am very sorry, Lucie, to have to tell you all this, for I know your attachment to him. Arrest you, Uncle Jachin?" The girl glanced from the paper to Fell, who nodded. Why this isnt a Joke of some kind? None whatever, my dear," said Fell, quietly. "Mr. Gramont Is to be congratulated. He has discovered that I was the head of a large organization of criminals. Here, If I mistake not, are your Department of Justice friends. Gramont. A knock at the door, and it opened to admit one of Gramonts men. Here they are, sir the chief agent and a deputy. Shall I let them in? Gramont nodded. Two men entered the room, and Gramont dismissed his .own man with a gesture. He saw that the agents both nodded to Fell. Do you gentlemen know this man? he demanded, rising. "Yes," said one of them, regarding him keenly. Who sent for us? I did. Gramont gave his name, and handed them his commission. I have been investigating a lottery which has been conducted In this state for a long time by an organization of very clever criminals. Jachin Fell Is the man at the head of this organization. The lesser members of the gang are in custody. The police department will not arrest this man Fell; his influence and that of his gang is extensive In political fields and elsewhere. I have called up the governor, and have been told not to arrest him. I have disregarded these facts, and I now call upon you to hold him in custody as a federal prisoner. Now go to It. The chief agent laid Gramonts commission on the table and looked at Jachin Fell. For an Instant there was a dead silence. Then, when the federal man spoke, Gramont was paralyzed. Im very sorry, Mr. Gramont, to have to refuse What I cried Gramont, increduDo you dare stand there lously. and One moment, please, said Fell, his quiet voice breaking in. It is quite true that I have organized all the criminals possible, Mr. Gramont, and enter. The other saluted and departed. "A sense of duty Is a terrible thing," and Jachin Fell sighed. What about the oil company? Are you going to let Miss Ledanois fortunes go to wrack and ruin? than "Better that, said Gramont, to have her profit come through criminal money and means. Shed be the first to say so, herself. But Ill tell you this: Tm convinced that there Is oil under that land of hers! If shell agree, Ill put up what money I have against her land ; well be able to have one well drilled at least, on the ! its tinued quickly: Dont misunderstand. I say that I think she cares for you; it is merely surmise on my part. Lucie is one person for whom Id do anything. I stand and have stood in the place of a parent to her. She is very dear to me. I have a special reason for Intruding on your personal affairs in this manner. and some right to ask you in regard to your Intentions. I dont recognize any right whatever on your part," said Gramont, i was aware that the agents had departed. He was alone with Lucie and Fell, and the latter was rising and holding out his hand smiling. Gramont, you got ahead of me in this deal, and I congratulate you with said Fell, earnestly. all my heart! Neither of us suspected the part played by the other man! but youve done the work and done it well. Will you shake hands?" Gramont confusedly took the hand extended to him. Tve been a fool, he said, slowly. "I might have guessed that something unusual was No ; how could you guess?" said There are three men In Baton Fell. Rouge who know the truth, and three persons In this room. Thats all, outside of the regular government men. I had not told even Lucie, here! I dared not. And I dare say nothing even now. To the underworld at large I will be known as the crook whom not even the government could touch ; In days to come I may be of untold service to my country." "If you will excuse me one moment, he went on, I shall speak with your men who are on guard, Gramont. I ah will be back in a moment, and we may then discuss business. If you agree, I think that your company may proceed upon the original lines, and we shall set to work drilling for oil without delay Gramont scarcely heard the words, nor did he hear the door close. 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Millions of all ages take them for Biliousness, Dizziness, Sick Headache, Upset Stomach and for Sallow, Pimply, Blotchy Skin. They end the misery of Constipation. S wn Prk W; s- -n '? sn PUTNAM FADELESS DYES The Boomerang. My most embarrassing moment was at a family gathering where a lot of s cousins, stepsisters and were present. We had not met in several years and there was a little Jealousy among us. I heard them mention the name Marie several times, so finally asked; Who is Marie? Is that Mary, with her name styled up to Marie? A sarcastic old aunt replied: Yes, Maggie, just as yours is styled up to Chicago Tribune. Marguerite." half-sister- Counter-Threa- t SIGHS FOR REAL SUCCOTASH Oldtimer Deplores Fact That the Dainty Seema to Have Gone Out of Fashion. When I was a boy I was very fond of succotash, and down in New England years ago we were told that it was made as the Indians made It, just pole beans and corn boiled together, and maybe it wasnt good! In traveling around the country at various hotels I often ask for succotash especially at this season of tlm year when the beans and com are Just right but what offerings are placed before me under the name of succotash ! In many parts of the country lima beans are used in making succotash, and lima beans make nice succotash hut I dont think the Indians knew anything about llmu beans. Succotash, johnnycake, hoecake, apple turnovers, frizzled beef, do you remember them? From a Letter to the New York Herald. dyes or tints as you wish Paper for Dark Room. Modem photographic plates have put the underground lottery into a systematized form. I have done this by the authority of the United States, In order to apprehend Memphis Izzy Gumberts and other men at one crack. These gentlemen will tell you that I am a special agent of the Department of Justice, employed in that capacity through the efforts of Judge Forester and Senator Flaxman. I regret that this had to be held so secret that not are so sensitive that often a screen of red glass In the dark room Is not sufficient to prevent fogging. A French photo graphic expert gives the following pre scription for making a paper screen, which is BO per cent more effective than red glass: Take unsized papen and dip it thoroughly in 100 cubic centimeters of water containing six Then pass It grams of tartrazlne. over blotting paper and dry it. Tq render the coloring matter more adherent, a little gum arable may be add ed to the solution. Little Tommy Boggs and the boy When the Chaplain Was Ump. next door were having a row in the sion." The colored troops were playing A slightly built little man, who had back yard. The neighbor had thrown baseball. The chaplain was umpire. much the air of a shy clerk had It a stone at Tommy, and the latter was The pitcher threw a high one and the not been for his evening attire ap- making divers threats. If you throw chaplain yelled: proached the desk. He signed a check another stone at me, he finally yelled, One strike! for a handful of cigars, which he Til set my dog on you." The batter thereupon turned to him "You will, will you? retorted the stowed away. and remarked: Just you come into my Please provide a fresh box later," neighbor. Mr. Chaplain, youse done judging Most of yard and Ill sick my mother on you ! he said to the secretary. halls wid your spiritual eye." dem Press. I believe. is Philadelphia my party here, I'll send them up, Mr. Fell," anEverybodys Magazine. Time flies, but the orchestra leader swered the secretary, quickly. "Yes, I think the dining room is all ready can beat it. persons never boast about Necessary Preparation. forall these are for you, sir. By the way, Mr. Gramont you Why studying was looking for you a moment ago Where there is no purpose there is eign languages?" Im thinking of livnere he comes now True blue never fades. New no progress. ah York. in ing Jachin Fell turned. Gramont was plunging at him, a yellow telegraph form in his hand, excitement in his ! He Was Still Looking Into the Lucie Ledanois. d; Gives Cheerful Hew Color Tono to Old Curtains Well-bre- Eyes of ) PARKER HAIR BALSAM Ifeoirteedi Louis- l. Hard cash Is also buung poyjam that of is 2 U times as much as Cuticura Soap for infants and children, and see that it Bears the Signature of In Use for Over 80 Years. Children Cry for Fletchers Castoria Many a man Is making his In Germany. ; THE WORLD'S GREATEST BAKING PO555Er3 Important to Mothoro carefully every bottle of CASTORLA, that famous old remedy Courier-Journa- "v, any other brand. This is the best proof of its superior merits of the wholesome foods that it always produces of the economical and unfailing results always obtained where it is used. Calumet contains only such ingredients as have been officially approved by the United States Pun Food authorities. Has more than the ordinary leavening strength, therefore you use less. The most dependable of all leavenen, n Examine ville A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers. In a somewhat perplexed manner he approached the secretary's desk and obtained a cigar. Then he paused, listening to the sounds of revelry which filled the club, and which came roaring In from the city streets outside. Say!" he addressed the secretary. I've been Whats this reading about in the papers, anyhow? I thought everything was tight as a clam down here after Mardi Gras? Its still the Lenten season. Isnt It? Mardi Gras doesnt come more than once a year? Then whats all the celebration about? The secretary smiled. Certainly, sir, its still Lent But the French people have what they call or and they certainly give It a big celebration! You see, its a night halfway through Lent, when they can enjoy themselves to the limit let off steam, as It were. Were having several dinner parties here in the club tonight, for the occa- jruM Invention Tests Air. The air service has an ingenious Instrument for measuring the depth of fog above the starting place at Croydon or Abbeville, and so to determine whether there is clear, dry weather a few hundred feet up. The Instrument, which Is based on the property of human hair of contracting sharply on passing from wet to dry air, consists of a hair attached to a trigger that holds a ring. The Instrument Is sent aloft with toy balloons on a string ; as soon as it reaches dry air the hair contracts, pulls the trigger, and down comes the ring on the string. Youths Companion. Seems So. Necessity knows no law." Especially when thirsty." CHAPTER XVI Mid-Len- t, dry," said Fell, youll be broke. I can always get work, and Gramont laughed harshly. Fell regarded him In silence a moment. Then : I think Lucie loves you. Gram opt. A trembling seized Gramont; a furious Impulse to shoot the man down as he sat. Did he have the baseness to try and save himself through Lucie? Something of his stifled anger must have shown in his eyes, for Jachin Fell laid down his cigar and conZf The power of mind over matter has been discussed since mankind found itself. Epictetus, the Roman slave, knew much about it; so did Marcus Aurelius ; Bishop Berkeley of England had his theory; lu our day and country it has been made much of by many The latest advocate is Emile Coue, the French exponent of autosuggestion. Examples of this influence may be discovered anywhere. In an elevutor, for instance, two young men were discussing the weather. "Pretty cold this morning," said one. Not so cold, declared the otlier, throwing out his chest. It was 36 degrees by my thermometer, said the other. Gee! shivered the second. If Id a known that Id a put on my iter-son- s. Youre willing to take care of all the rest of the gang, chief? Sure, assented the officer. All t right. Boys, turn over the whole crowd to the chief, and Ill trust you to see that theyre properly booked and Jailed. Turn over all the evidence likewise, except that mall sack. Have that brought up here, to this room, and see that the corridor outside is kept guarded. Get me? The two saluted. "Yes, sir. Good. Send to the federal building, find out where there's an agent of the Department of Justice, and get him here. Have him here Inside of chnnce Young Mans Excellent Exemplification of the Power of Mind Over Matter. d ! eyes. "Look here, Jachin! This wire just came in from Ilammond you know, I left him in charge of things down at Bayou Terrebonne! Read it, man-r- ead at it! Theyve struck five hundred feet and sands at five It hundred, with these Indications. means a gusher at a thousand! Wheres Lucie? Have you brought her? Shes upstairs. Well, well!" Jasteadily. Ah I Then you are In even the governor himself was aware chin Fell glanced at the telegram, and Fell smiled. So oil is actually found ! of It until this evening. The conflict returned it love. Well, youth must be served ! Not a mem- This Is certainly going to be one big "I'd like to know one thing, struck was quite unavoidable. find Lucie In Gramont. That Is, why you were ber of that gang must become aware night Come along. Lets and tell her about It " so cursed anxious to get something on of my real Identity. The two men turned away together. And why you Gramont sank into his chair, the aumy man Hammond! THE END. held the Midnight Masquer affair over tomatic dropping from his hand. He roe as a threat. Did you suspect my was suddenly dazed, thunderstruck. business? Yet he had to believe. He was dimly Typographical Error Cost Life. A had Lucie to Jachin that aware gone typographical error once coet a Fell threw back his head and inlaughed In a hearty amusement that Fell, her arms about his neck. He woman her life. Shortly after the a German of vention from eyes. printer stared printing, unseeing was quite unrestrained. Realization smote him like a blow, working on an edition of the Bible That," he responded, Is really humorous! Do, you know, I honestly numbrng his brain. He saw now why entrusted to his wife the setting up of had conferred with the type for a portion of the Book of from the governor thought you a fortune-hunte-r and the senator, why Genesis. There is a sentence in GeneI a I Forester made confess, Judge Europe? There, off the trail. He sis. describing Eves duty to Adam, ordered been he had error. grave Fell had now saw door knock a preserved se- which runs He shall be thy Lord." Without why the opened and Lucie Ledanois entered. crecy so great that even to the chief The German word for Lord is Herr she of police his impregnable position was and that for fool Is Narr. The Good evening, stockholders! Do you know theres a supposedly due to influence higher up. printers wife changed the "e" to "a" exclaimed. He saw how Fell must have been and, in the crude type of that period, crowd down in the street policemen and automobiles and a lot of excite- working month after month, silently the capital H looked exactly like an N. The sentence consequently read. and terribly, to form one compact orment? He shall be thy fool." Allow me, said Gramont, taking ganization of the most talented crimiMany cop'es of the book got Into her coat and placing a chair for her. nals within reach beaded by MemWill you alt down, please? You rephis Izzy, the man who had laughed at circulation before the error was disThe ecclesiastical authorimember that I warned you regarding the government for years! And he covered. a shock that would come; and now I saw himself furious, raging like a ties were so enraged at what they considered the womans impiety that they must explain. Gramont gravely handed madman Gramont dropped his head into his condemned her to the stake. her his commission frfom the goverThe pain of his forgotten When I hands. nor. and resumed his seat. People who boast that they never say tnaf I have come here, not to wounded arm stabbed him like a knife. attend a meeting of our oU company, He Jerked hi head sharply up, and give up sometimes are shown ttpt TT III oil-san- II S5CD0D DDH isnt so much a question of the number of hours ITyou spend in bed, as it is of the quality of the it fitful sleep you get. Is your sleep sound and restful, or is and unrefreshing? 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