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Show THE TIMES-NEW- NEPHI. UTAH S, EVEN FOR LITTLE WOMEN ('dps, w!'h no ej;.l c" revolvers ur.C Mr. Si'.aw si:tir.;j o;rosie things. Miss Browne, you know Is ratn.'r running things, so if you feel nervous you should talk to him. Was wiin the South I'olur expedition and all that knowa no end about this sort of thing wouldn't for a moment think of letting ladies run the rik of being eaten." I peeped around for a Apollo glimpse of the exiierienoed Mr. Shaw. saw ROADS BUILDING FEDERAL HIGHWAYS weather-beate- n a profile, the face of a man somewhere iu his thlrtks, and looking, from this side view at least, not only I tW-COPYraiG-H- the: T S VT J NyON and her was a cool little white gown, which would shine at least by contrast with Miss Browne's severely utilitarian ' costume. White is becoming to my hair, which narrow-mindepersons term red, but which has been known to cause the more discriminating to draw heavily on the dictionary for adjectives. My face is small and wi'.h features strictly for use and not for ornament, but fortunately inconspicuous. As for my eyes, I think tawny quite the nicest word, though Aunt Jane calls them hozel and I have even heard whispers of green. Five minutes after the gong sounded I walked Into the cabin. Miss Browne, Captain Watkins of the freighter, and half a dozen men were already at the table. I slid unobtrusively Into the one vacant place, fortunately remote from the captain, who glared at me savagely, as though still embittered by the recollection of Hipglesby-Brown- ST,. APOLLO. Synopeia. Jan Harding:, respectable and conservative old spinster but never too. old to think of marriage with more money than d brains, is Inveigled by a spinster. Miss HigRlesby-browoInto financing an expedition to hunt for buried treasure on Leeward Island. Her niece, Virginia Harding, learns of It by letter, makes a hurry-u- p trip to the Panama Canal and catches the steamer. She demands her aunt. "Another lunatic 1" yells the captain. fl I. 2 heart-shape- Continued. This, then, was Miss Violet I saw a Brim, bony, stocky shape., in a comvnnin costume to my mint's. Around t lie edges of her ci.rk helmet her short linlr visibly bristled. She had u massive head, and' a seamed and rugged countenance which did Its best to live down the humiliation of a ridiculous little nose with no bridge. Rut what riveted my eyes was the deadly glare with which hers were turned on me. I saw that not only was she as certain of my Identity as though she had guided tne from my first tottering steps, but that in a flash she had grasped my motives, aims and purposes, and meant once for all to face, and defeat tne with great slaughter. So she announced to the company with deliberation: "The Young Person is mad !" It nettled me extremely. e "Mad!" I flung buck at her. I wish to save my poor aunt from such a situation as this? It would be charitable to infer madness in those who have led her into It!" When I reviewed this speech afterward I realized that it was not, under the circumstances, the best calculated to win me friends. "Jane!" raid Miss Iligglesby-Rrownin deep and awful tones, "the time lias come to prove jour strength!" Aunt Jane proved It by uttering a shrill yelp, and clutching her hair with a reckless disregard of its having originally been that of a total stranger. So severe were her shrieks y and struggles that it was with that she was borne below in the arms of two strung men. I had seen Aunt Jane In hysterics before she had them that time about the convict. I was not frightened, but I hurried after her neck and neck with Miss Browne. It was fifteen minutes before Aunt Jane came to, I and then she would only moan. )athed her head, and held her hand, and did all the regulation things under the baleful eye of Miss Browne, who steadfastly refused to go away, hut sat glaring like a gorgon who sees her prey about to be snatched from her. In the midst of my ministrations I awoke suddenly to a rhythmic heave and throb which pervaded the ship. Dropping Aunt Jane's hand I rushed on deck. There lay the various pieces of tny hagpige, and In the distance the boat with the two brown rowers was skipping shoreward over the ripples. As for the Kufus Smith, she was under way, and heading out of the roadstead for the open sea. I dashed aft to the captain, who stood Issuing orders in the voice of an aggrieved foghorn. 'Captain !" 1 cried, "wait; turn around! You inM put my aunt and !" uie He whirled on me, showing a crimson angry face. "Turn around, is It, turn around?" he shouted, "Do you suppose I can loaf about the harbor on your aunt's fif.s? here You come aboard without me iiskln'. . Now yon can go along with the This here ship has got her course fief for I'riseo. pickln up Leeward Island on the way. and anybody that ain't golu' in Hint direction is welcome to Jump overboard." That Is low I hup'iicd to feo to I .coward Island. Illggles-by-Brown- iron-gra- y "Re-caus- e fellow-passenge- d strong-minde- CHAPTER e e. my aunt's fits. "Gentlemen," said Miss Browne in icy tones, "Miss Virginia Harding." Two of the men rose, the others stared and ducked. Except for Miss Browne and the captain, I had on coming aboard only the most blurred Impression of my I remembered them merely as a composite of khaki and cork and astounded staring faces. But I felt that as the abetters of Miss Browne a hostile and sinister atmosphere enveloped them all. Being thus in the camp of the enemy, I sat down in silence and devoted myself to my soup. The majority of my companions did likewise aud bly. But presently I heard a voice at .ny left : "I say, what a Jolly good sailor vj seem to be pity your aunt's not!" I looked up and saw Apollo sitting beside me. Or rather, shall I say a young man who might have walked out of an advertisement for a ready- fellow-voy-nger- ts "What Will She Do if She Meet a Cannibal and H Triea to Eat Her?" made clothing house, so Ideal and was his beauty. He was very tall I had to tilt my chin quite painfully t look up at lil tii ami from the loose collar of his silk shirt his throat His skin was n rose like a column. beautiful clear pink and white Just tinged with tun like a meringue that has been in the oven for two minutes exactly. He had a straight, chiseled profile and his hair was thick ami chestnut and wavy and he hail clear e.es. To give him at mice bis full name and titles, lie was the Honorable Culhbcrt Patrick Rutli-mor- e Vane, of High Staunton Manor, Kent, Kngland. But as I was Ignorant of this, I can truthfully sav that his looks stunned me purely on their own merits. Outwardly calm, I replied. "Yes. who ever "HAPTCR II. lis too bad. but then d reii mod that Aunt .luiir- - would go adI venturing at her time of life? Apollo and Seme Others. The Kufus Smith, tramp freighter, thought nobody over the age of thirto convey the teen, and then boys, ever went find boon chartered I !.inling Browne expedition to Lee- nting." "Ah, but lads of thirteen couldn't ward island, which lies about three hundred miles west of I'atiaiuit, and well come such a distance on their could be picked up by the freighter own. you know," returned Apollo, with in her eourse. She was a little dingy the kindest air of making allowance btMit with such small accommodations for the female Intellect. I hurriedly turned the subject. that I cannot Imagine where the ma. "1 really can't Imagine Aunt Jane jority of Iter passengers stowed them-'nnd Miss on a desert Island. What will she do s n way. My aunt Brown hud n stateroom between them If she meets a cannibal and he tries to eat her?" and somethe ic of ft pact "Oh, really, now," argued the parabody turned out mid resigned anoth er to me I iftlreil lie"? to dress for gon earnestly. "I'm quite sure there'e no danger of that, don't you know? I In h hfite of tny departure tin i tiotii i'.tii f a !,(!." I had not brought believe there are no natives at all on I r .!! "i it.- Ie I I a able to pro-- i the Island, or else quite tame ones. I " vy of a en;. Ic-- r for Miss forget which, and there are four of ua treasure-hu- - ( -- II f " by the United States Department of .Agriculture.) Of the 22,030 miles of federal-airoads which have been built or are now under construction, more than (Prepared d J IfI s are earth roads, sand-cluor gravel, saya the chief of bureau of public roads, United States Department of Agriculture. These have cost d less than of the total amount expended as compared with nearly 50 per cent of the estimated cost applied roads. to 4,890 miles of A study of local conditions by an engineer of the bureau Is necessary before a road project may receive ....A federal aid. The type of road to be used and the most suitable surface with respect to the traffic of the locality must be determined. Service must be satisfactory, while costs must be kept low, both for building and maintenance. There moat be a careful analysis both of the engineering and economic conditions for each particular project. There are Individual considerations lit every case which affect the determination as to the best type of road materials for that locality. roads The mileage of federal-aiwhich have been built or are now unla nearly sufficient to penses with a waistline, being made der construct! In the slip-evstyle, of black taf encircle the glohe. This l the record work accomptished since July, 1916. feta. It has the flaring skirt lines apwhen the Federal government firs proved in1 children's frocks, and l worn over Wous of Mack and whlta sfepped in to akJ in the enormous task checked taffeta. Frills of the check: of building highways that are now 1 finish the neck of the slip and the calBed upon to carry more than motor vehicles phis a- very subBlack and sleeves of the blouse. truffle in Var white silk cords suspended from small stantial horse-draight states. ornaments and finished with tassel The federal-ai- d law Is well named. are tied in hanging loops and ends The Department of Agriculture has givat each side. en the broadest construction Black, or dark blue; with ornament to the law for thepossible purpose of providtation in bright red,, appeals to de the greatest mileage of highways the red In ing signers of school dresses; suited to the traffic to he carried over ' troduced in simple needlework, nar them at the minimum expense. An row braids or narrow grosgraln ribs analysis by the bureau of public bon, and not much, of any of these roads of the projects under contract used. A lighter blue on navy or other shows that all types ot roads, from the graded earth road- up to the finest du.rk blues Is a favored color combination. In these- frocks lines remain paved surfaces, have been built. On March 1 of this year, !,030 straight or flaring,, like those in the dress pictured, whether they are cut miles of highway, extending into every with bodice and skirt or la one piece. state, had been completed or were- In On dressy frocks narrow bands ot process of construction says the bukrl miner fur, headed y embroideryj reau, at a total estimated cost of The percentage of this total make a handsome decoration. two-third- one-thir- hard-surface- d esque. "Oh, rather!" assented Mr. Vane. At least, that Is what those painter chaps call It met a couple of 'em at the hotel. Beastly little narrow streets and houses in a shocking state and all that. I like to see property kept up, myself." "I am afraid," I said severely, "that you are a phllistlne!" He blinked a little. "Ah quite so!" he murmured, recovering- himself gallantly. "One of those chaps that backed Goliath against David, what?" From this conversational Impasse we were rescued by the Interposition of the gentleman opposite, whose small twinkling eyes had been taking me In with intentness. "I did some flittin' about that little old burg .on my own hook," he In formed us, "and what I got to say Is, it needs wakln' up. I might have took a hand in it myself. If I hadn't have met up with Miss Browne and your a'nt. Yes, sir, I had a slick Httla proposition or two up my sleeve. Backed by some of the biggest capital in the U. S. a In fact, there's a bunch of fellers up there in God's country that's pretty sore on old H. H. for passin' things up this way. e Kep the wires hummin' for days, till they seen I wasn't to be switched, and then the Old Man him self no use mentionln' names, but I guess you know who I mean Wall Street would, quick enough, anyway- the Old Man himself threatened to put his yacht In commission and come down to find out what sort of little game II. 11. was playin' on him. But I done like Br'er Habblt jest lay low. Hamilton II. Tubbs knows a good thing when he sees it about as quick as the rext one and he knows enough to keep mum about it, too!" Three or four men, of whom one, a certain Captain Magnus, belonged to our party and the rest to the ship, continued vigorously to hack their way through the meal with clattering knives and forks. Of other sounds there was none. Such gloom weighed heavily on the genial spirit of Mr. Tubbs, and he lightened it by rising to propose a toast. "Ladles and gentlemen, to her now unfortunately laid low by the pangs of mal de mer our friend and bony dear. Miss Harding! This was bewildering, for neither by friend nor foe could Aunt Jane- be called bony. Later In the light of Mr. Tubbs's passion for classical allusion, I decided to tianslate it bona dea, and consider the family complimented. At the moment I sat stunned, hut Miss Browne, with greater majestically Inclined her head and said : "In the name of our absent friend, I thank you." In spite of wistfjl looks from the beautiful youth as we rose from the table, and the allurement of m tropic moon, I remained constant to duty and Aunt Jane, and Immured myself in her stateroom, where I passed an enlivening evening listening to her moans. She showed a faint returning spark of life when I mentioned Puth-beVane, and raised her head to murmur that he was Honorable nnd she understood though not the heir, still likely to Inherit and perhaps after all Providence The unspoken end of Aunt Jane'a sentence pursued me Info dreams In which a n unknown gentleman obllg- Ingly broke his nerk riding to hound and left Apollo heir to the title and estates. wVw ' about cannibals, I tried another tack with the beautiful youth at my aide. "How did you like Panama? I fancy the old town la very pictur d NOW that mothers are busy their young daughters out- fitted for fall, along comes some new things In dress-uclothes that are sure to please their youthful wearers There Is much Joy in a new frock, bnt it is at least doubled when this frock follows the lead of grown-up- s and appropriates a fad of theirs for its own. This Is what has happened even the tiniest little girl Is quite likely to- find herself clad in a black dress or coat when she is particularly dressed up this fall, for fashion has decreed that black shall he shared with the children. A good many dresses for girls from' seven to fourteen or thereabout are made with bodies of black taffeta and skirts In plaids that embody black Decorations on with colors. of feather stitching, French knots or other stitchery are done in the color predominating in the skirt, and the waists and skirts are joined under several clever belt and sash or girdle arrangements. The frock shown in the picture dis p two-thre- the-waist- g er 9,000.-OOO- - forty-e- , $3G1,-946,80- BOTH STYLE AND COMFORT IN AUTUMN SCHOOL FROCKS Federal Road Being Constructed Near Westfield, Mass. estimated cost which will be Incurred for each type, and the mileage of each type, based upon the records of plans approved, are as folows: Par Cent and Mileage of Each Type of Road. Mi "I Hardin (, you'r bound to like Shaw. No end" (1U UK ON I 1 M t.l) t Hat Light of 503 Million Candlta ciiiidU-poiveA billion searchlight, the most powerful In tho m ween for 70 will, whose ra can miles, has Just been received at San Francisco, where It will be Installed on Mount Tanialpais, tit the entrance to the (ioldeti !iile. The light Is ten feet high, weighs r one-hal- if nearly three tons and has a 6Miich lens. A man standing ten miles from the light could read a newspaper. Ten feet away he would le able to light a A cltlaens cigar by menns of it. committee of Sun Francisco Is arranging for the searchlight, which will shoot Its rays out across the Tarlffc ocean and give the first Indication t incoming steamships that land Is near. W. I'A. It mi, the Illuminating engineer who lighted the Panama Pacific International exposition, first suggested the use of the light to stand aa a sentinel at the Golden Gata. f Pr cnt ot total tsltmated rt sen-gra- ing-bo- Ji Violet. As It seemed an unpropltious moment for taking counsel with Mr. Shaw rough-lookin- dilli-cult- re-t- -- g company bobbs-merri- ll Nearly Sufficient to Encircle the Globe When Construction la Finished. Mileage strong-feature- stern hut grim. I made up my mind at once that the backbone of the party, and Inevitably the leader In Its projected villainies, whatever they might be, was thla rugged-lookinMr. You, Shaw. couldn't fancy him as the misled follower of anybody, even the terrific i7 GOOD FASHION APPROVES BLACK IneliKlIn earth, and gravel.. d Type 1. Including abd bltumlnuua macadam ypand-cla- 1, water-bvtin- Cost ill i'orttand crete ! J I women In school, frocks FOB young be comfortable and practical; but these two requisites mint put themselves In the couimny of smart style, or the younger wt won't be able to see them at all. It amounts to almost a tragedy In the life of n i flapper when she finds herself compelled to wear clothes that lire merely sensible, although some of the best schools condemn her to n uniform. F.ltber she discover that the uniform tins a style of Its own. or the srhool undertakes to keep her so busy ttvit nhe forgets It. and thus the bitterness ' departs from her days. But specialists, whose business Is the clothing of youth, have succeeded In Introducing all sorts of captivating touches on frocks for birth the younger and older school girls. Two models, that are sure to please the college girl, combine style with comfort In simple dresses that will meet the approval of even the most critical erf elders. One of them as shown alKive Is a wool frock In shepherd'f plaid, on which yarn haa been cleverly employed for handings about the skirt and on the belt. It l Pt on In the simplest atltchea and the loose belt fastens under a smart Mg buckle. Yarn In oth. er varieties of stitchery and In fringe la destined to play an Important part In clothes for young people. Worn a, searf eHioially one of fur this frock might provoke the envy of manyj an older sister. An Indoor dress, shown at the left. Is less definitely youthful, especially In crepe de chine. as It Is develo-But It Is Innocent of ornament except for a group of tucks about the bottom of the skirt. They are interrupted at each side by a straight panel. A ban4 of plain, solid embroidery about the neck and part way down the front Is supplemented by a few crochet but tons at each side of the front. The soft girdle Is made of the same mote-- i This is a very rial as the dress. adaptable dress and a versatile and resourceful girl will make much of It, for It can be much furbished tip with pretty accessories. U larellatleott Urldgea OKinwi tt VOTMM nrvim wot USE CONVICTS leaving a slight depression In the cen ter. The cake will then be level when baked. 4H.il 4 0 4 0 4.914 14 ON HIGHWAYS From Sing Sing and Other in New York Employed In Building Roads. Three hundred convicts, tnnde np inr to gangs, from Sing Sing and other prisons, are working on the construction of highway! In New York tte. The prisoners hare given their word nf honor not to try to slip nwny ftwn Ibelr rtarda. The Imnntes re eelre one and a half cems a d.ij wsgf . nine-hou- Whan Filling Caka Pans. When filling cake pans let the mixture ci.tne well to the sides of the nan. , 22.0JH 'Prisone I con- ......... The states Initiate the road projects, but before federal aid Is granted an engineer of the bureau makes an In spcctlon of the roads to be Improved, studies the local conditions, consults with the state highway department, and no projects are approved which are not considered suited to the conditions to be met. Many popular fallacies exist as to road Improvement, and there have liecn many misconceptions as to the types of roads on which federal-aifunds may be used. Properly built earth roads, say specialists of the department, are the fundamental requirement In all highway Improvement. 0nq -- cement lt.lt l.(3f Typa S. Including brick, tiltumlnoua oonorata. with a modish felt hat aud with MIlCM ,1 |