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Show THE SPANISH FORK PRESS, SPANISH FORK, UTAH OOQQQQQQDOQOOOOOOOOOOOOOqO CThe Kitchen Cabinet By GEORGE MARSH " LAFLAMME With David, huU-r- d culds, Brent Steel, of the American Museum of Natural Hletory, la traveling In northern atream he heara Canada. By Denis, daughter of Col. Hilaire St. Ong. factor at Walling River, play the violin auperbly. Ha In troducea hlmaelf and nccepta an Invitation to malt the poet hi home during hi atay. He find the factor worried and myatled. Th "log chateau" la a real homo. From St. Onga he learna of th myaterloua creature of evil, th W Indigo, and th dlaappearanc of a cano and Ita crew, with tb reason' take of fur. Then at give a weird night th Wlndlgo performance. Even Steel la and David, Steele Indian, Michel, St. Ongen head-maleave for the ecen of th cano disappearance In an attempttellto holve the myetery. St. Ong Steel that Laacellea, the company' manager at Fort Albany, aeeka hla ruin In order to compel Denis to marry him to aava her father. 8teela and Denlae fall In And the track of love. Steel much th Wlndlgo hug and David And th Ilk a bear'. e, Indian earn thing. In St. Onga employ. Is caught talk with listening to Steel' David and Michel, and roughly handled. SYNOPSIS. Author of "Toller ol the Trill" "Th Wkelp of tb Wolf (Cepjrrlaht be th Pane Publlihln W, N. V. Service.! to decide between leaving the I com- pany or giving your daughter to a man you despise. , "The offer I have made to yon, I repeat. From Ogoke Lake we can keep the Revlllon Freres, and the Hudsons Bay company out of the Walling River vnlley, and control the Swift Current and Drowning River trade as welL In five years we will retire rich, "I offer your daughter a name honored for generations In Three Rivers. Although I have spent my life In the North, my education has been of the best not picked- - up In the barrack room like that of Lascelles. Monsieur le Colonel, the time has come when you are forced to make a choice between us. Join with me, and In a few years your daughter will live In luxury in Montreal or Quebec, and your old age will be provided for; choose Lnscelles and yon will never see the Ice break up on the Walling, for your Indians will leave you. I have loved your daughter since I saw her at Albany, and can make her hnppy. Consider carefully before you decide to become the dog of Lascelles. If It Is to CHAPTER IV Continued he that rat of a I warn you now that you will find my 9 arm long. Until the snow files I will "What you told the has been s. sir," Interrupted Steele, Ir- wait for your canoe. LOUIS LAFLAJtfMfl, ritated at the tnnnner of the older Steele returned the letter to St nan. with the pomnienf(',jlonslcnr,. Onge fac"Yea, monsieur," mollified the tor, "we have found you a gentleman. you were a soldier of France. To repl But for a time I suspected you of letter like this there Is btyt being a member of the provincial po- for a soldier." There was a glitter IB lice, and that would have complicated the eyes of the American as they met those of the older man. matters." For a repeated the FrenchWhat do you mean?" j man withsoldier, excitement, there Is but If known It were ever up "Why, river that the police had stayed here with me for some time before acting against I.ufiumme, the post might be burned over our heads. They are a lawless crowd, monsieur. According to your story you are bound to loae the post .whatever happens." "Yea, but there Is Denise." I dont understand. "Monsieur, Laflamme baa never topped at anything. He might uot top there." "You. mean that he Is In love with Mademoiselle St. Onge?" , "Precisely I "And might attempt to take her . by force? "He might attempt anything. He has never respected the luw la desperate man," "But they would hunt him down. He could not get away in this country. He would be a madman to attempt It." "He la madman, monsieur. Steele was tempted to laugh In the face of his host. He would shortly have the opportunity of measuilng this madman with hla own eyes. St Onge certainly was painting him In "But That Is Not All," Went On St strong colors. But they bad wandered Onge. from the. point. "I have asked you for your con- one reply, On guard! - I would kill fidence," he began abruptly. If you her with my own hand before giving cannot see your way clear to allow her to that renegade. Why, there Is a me to aid you, I shall regret It." He white woman now at Ogoke and to was thinking of the girl up at the write this Insult I The American leaped to his feet , i house. "Monsieur Steele, we have decided "Colonel, he cried, "Laflamme says you wont see the Ice leave the Wallthat you deserve our confidence Denise and I.; but I fear It will do ing. Lets call that bluff I With your leave. Ill come back on the snow, and no good now. They have got us." I demanded the American. well watch the Ice go out together They men met as two of The hands the Yes," and the blood mounted to each other. Then St. Ongc's bronzed face as he talked. they silently pledged "I told you that Lnscelles had pur- Steele's fare sobered as his . mind sued my daughter since the winter we turned to the greater problem that confronted him. lent at Albany. And now, with the "But Lascelles how does Laflamme of this fur, the post Msnppearnnre n be closed, as It shows a loss un- know so much about him?" "Laflamme was at Fort Albany, four der my management. He can force me from the companys service ruin years ago, attempting to make a deal mo. In France I have ho property with Lascelles. He was suspected of loft; It is all gone, and I am an old trying to lure him from the Revlllon Freres employ. It was there he first man, monsieur." saw Denise. Since then he has writwas of The face St. Onge yellow and ten ns many letters. Once he stopped , wrinkled. "But you will not consent to your here on his way up river, and threatto take her away by force If she daughter" vehemently protested the ened listen to hltn. She Uvea In not did was when he Interruptyounger man, constant fear of him." ed, with: much, "That explains replied "Ah, monsieur, you do not know her. I fenr that already she may have In- Steele. "And the letter she sent to volved herself. I have just Warned Lascelles when did It go downriver?" "With the search party from Albany. that she sent a letter by the last canoe Long before you reached here as to Albany." Steeles deepest Instincts revoltedat much as two weeks." "And this letter evidently accounts the thought. It was monstMw unbefor her depression her sadness." lievable I Small wonder he had fonn her playing her henrt out at the ."Yea. This matter and her fear of rapids. He knew now Just what hope- Laflamme. She believes that he will lessness, what heartache, toy beneath keep Ida word try to use force. As the "Farewell she had played on the for the letter, she refuses to tell me' hill. To shield her fathers old age wliat she wrote, but I, can guess. And of course Lascelles will show from the bitterness of failure and pog; slble penury here In this new land, up here before the river closes, since she had deliberately offered to de- she has at last listened to him? Her stroy that glorlour youth of hers at Inexplicable, There Is no way out for last capitulated to this Intriguing cur the lost," was now clear. t "Tlmt Is what I fear" of sn Inspector. "But whnt do you Intend to do, mon"But that Is not all." went on St Onge. "Shortly before your .rrUal a sieur? You must have some plan," canoe brought this letter from Ogoke. Impatiently demanded Steele. "Whnt can I do? I've told her that Steele's lean ftice lighted with curiI as to he shall never consent to It; that I rend the started letter osity handed him by the factor. Then the would kill her and myself flrst." There was no solution of this probmuscles of his nv bulged as his teeth lem In the mind of the American. It ground In anger, was situation which seemed hopeless "Monsieur St. Onge, Indeed. If she refused to listen to her "Revlllon Frcres, Walling River. "For the third and Inst time I am futber she,, surely was too proud to stranger. writing yon In an attempt to make brook Interference from you see the light As a sensible mnn. 1 She had burned her bridges, yet somehave reason to know that Lasrellea la thing must be done something to pre But wlmt1 now ready to force your hand. The vent her post has proved a failure, as ha In And then, he remembered with star;, tended It should, and you have bow there was this Wlndlgo matter. mya-tlfle- d. n, . Tet-Boul- t, -- -- t r CHAPTER V V list. Wetter (.When - Ce.) . The following morning th three friends wars loading their canoe preparatory to ascending the river on round of the fall camps of Indians trading at the post, when the flash of a paddle far upstream aroused their Interest. Dot ees queer ting, commented Michel, scowling darkly. "Eef Msleo Laflamme come to mak trouble, be weel fin plenty here." At the mention of Laflamme, David's small eyes nurrowed; the muscles of his thick forearms worked nervously as though he already felt his fingers r, at the throat of the Steeles curiosity was keenly aroused, for It was too lute In the year for the canoe of a trading hunter to visit the post; this, boat was undoubtedly from What new scheme had Ogoke. In mind? It would be four weeks before the winter would break the limit he had given St. Onge for his answer. n It was not long before the craft was close enough to disclose but a single occupant.- - And shortly, as It neared the shore, Michel called : "Ro-Jho-Jrterret Wat you do here so far from de Feather lake? The Indian grounded his boat on the beach and shaking the hand of the head-man- , replied In Ojlbway as David and Steele Joined them: Bo-JMichel I The hunters at the ffetther lakes are leaving for the gdlclpe Hills country. For three he ,v Wlndlgo howled on the night ultra? ridge Tiy BlgFeather lake. The jrfople'are weak with fear; they will not trap there this winter. "Did you hear the voice of the Wlndlgo, Pierref - asked Michel gravely. . "No, I was netting whlteflsh at the Lake of the Deep Water. When I returned to the camp they were leaving. There will be no trap lines In that valley this long snows. "Did the people see the tracks of the Wlndlgo? "No, their blood was- cold In their veins. They did not stay to look for a trail. Why should they? They were afraid. "But why did yon leave your family for the Wlndlgo to eat and come here ; last spring you traded your fur at Ogoke? rasped Michel so savagely that the Ojlbway backed away, for the d Iroquois was feared the length of th Walling. fl need shells for my gun, and Ogoke Is far," weakly replied the other, hla eyes shifting uneasily. The swart features of Michel twisted with anger. "You lie, you have plenty shell I he replied, fiercely, returning to English for Steeles benefit "You travel here to mak trouble wid your And the beeg talk of de Wlndlgo long arm of the exasperated headman shot out a crushing blow In the face of the Ojlbway. As the Indian staggered back with cry from the attack of the Infuriated Iroquois, Rteele stepped between them, and pushing Michel aside, ordered sternly : "Thats enough I" The cowed Indian, nnrslng his bleeding lips, and protesting his Innocence, left the men on the beach and Joined the post people who were excitedly discussing the coming of the stronger and hla reception at the hnnds of free-trade- hard-drlve- st - raw-bone- Michel. Evidently yon dont like that Pierre," laughed Steele. "What made yon so mad?" "I tink he cum here to talk to was the significant reply. Dey wcel mak de medicine tonight to scare de Wlndlgo." What, la he a shaman a conjuror, too? He claim he ees beeg medicine man, one of de Mldewlwln, so I tink he put de devils een me now." Then Michel related what had passed between hlin and Pierre. "But you ennt blame him for fearing the Wlndlgo, or for coming here If It Is nearer hla hunting grounds than Ogoke." The Inscrutable Iroqjols faced Steele with snapping eyes. "Many long snows fall, msleu, seence de Jlbway starve. out on de Wailing riviere. Maybe ten maybe more. Mnny die all tru dees coo a tree tint long snows, for eet was de year of de rabbit plague and dere were no moose. Dees Pierre cum to Fort dat spreeng an say heea woman die, hut I go to hees cninp dnt summer, an I fin her bonea een de bush een two, three place all roun. He keel hees woman and left her In de snow for de wolverines an fox hq nevalre starvp. He ees no good. II cum here to mnk de trouble an scare our. people." Tete-Boul- e, Newspaper Ueloe.) happiness can be manufactured ao cheaply and sell ao high end la alwaya wanted In the mar-ke- t. It aecma pity that more of us do not aat up In tba bualnaaa. W. C Oannet. SUCH GOOD THINGS A tasty Naiad Is one of the most popular of dishes and we all like some-thin- g MOTHER- :- Fletcher different Castoria is especially prepared to relieve Infants In arms and Children all ages of Constipation, Flatulency, Wind Colic and Diarrhea ; allaying Feverishness arising therefrom, and, by regulating the Stomach and Bowels, aids the assimilation of Food; giving natural sleep. Try this: (( a -- rr Raisin and Grtqn Psppsr With Lattuca. Simmer - one-hacupful of raisins In enough orange Juice to moisten well; when soft, add a teaspoonful of lemon Juice. Arrange sliced green pepper In rings on crisp lettuce and fill them with the softened raisins ; pour over when servlf To avoid imitations, always look for the signature of Absolutely Harmless - No Opiates. Physicians c verywhers recommend ing: Boiled Fish. Wrap fish in cheesecloth and drop into boiling salted wuter to cook until the fish flrm-meate- d Lift Railroad A it A Weak FUh section of the "Pm sure Jack never proposed to Valley railroad la being re- s girl before. lie acted Ilk a fish built at a higher elevation to prevent put of water It from being drowned by water ImHow sor "He actually gasped." Boston Tru pounded by a big dam now being built on the Merced river In California. script seventeen-mil- e flakes from the bones. Drain and serve with: Hollandaise Sauce. Wash one-hacupful of butter, divide Into three pieces and put one piece Into a dish with the yolks of two eggs, and a tahlespoonful of lemon Juice ; work together until smooth, set over hot water, stirring constantly until the mixture la well blended and the butter la melted, then add the second piece of butter and as It thickens the third piece, taking the dish from the hot water occasionally tQ keep the mixture from curdling. Season with salt and cayenne and serve at once. If the sauce does curdle add a of thick cream or two tablespoonfuls of thick white sauce and beat well with a Dover egg beater. This sauce Is very appetizing with parsley on broiled steak. Orange Jelly Salad. Make one quart of orange Jelly with prepared gelatin or with the following : Take two tablespoonfuls of gelatin softened in one cupful of cold water, then, add two cupcupfuls of boiling water, one-hal-f ful of . orange Juice, the juice of a lemon and one-hacupful of sugar. When all the Ingredients are well blended, fill a wet ring mold with half the Jelly and let stand In a refrigerator until It begins to thicken. Meanwhile, soften one small cream cheese with a teaspoonful of cream and form lqto balls. Arrange the balls at InterProved safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for vals In the mold, add the rest of the i gelatin and set on Ice until stiff. Unmold on a bed of lettuce .and fill the Colds Headache Neuralgia Lumbago center with stoned white cherries filled Pain Toothache Neuritis Rheumatism with filberts. Serve with mayonnaise. Favorite Sandwiches. A suggestion or two will often call forth something new In sandwich fillings. The follow- Ing may be suggestive of many Accept only Bayer" package others : which contains proven directions. Hot Ham Sandwiches. Handy "Bayer boxes of 12 tablets Lightly Also bottles of 24 and 100 Druggists. toast thin slices Asplrla I tb tnd surk cf Brr MaantMtni of MoooeUeclbtr f BaUerUcad of bread on one side. Spread the He Felt , Anyway Defined untoasted side SheWay ? '"Can What on did see me what n grass tell you letyou cover your with with salad dressing; widow Is?" tuce leaves and on the lettuce place Ce Sick. Cincinnati Enquirer. "The widow of vegetarian. very thin slices of hot broiled bam. Cover ham with another slice of Matrimony worries a woman less Epicures are people who dislike to bread, toasted side up. Cut Into trishe gets Into It than before. waste good hunger on poor victuals. , angles and, serve with sliced pickle ifter A dainty way to serve cucumber pickles is to cut them very thin, leaving the stem end uncut, spread out In the shape of a fan and nse as a garnish to a pints of sandwiches. Roast Duck Sandwiches. Remove the meat from the breast of a cold roast du?k In thin slices. Spread thin slices of bread with horseradish butter, cover half of the slices with the meat, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cover the remaining slices with finely chopped celery and Bermuda onion moistened with mayonnaise. Alh low of on onion to a cupful of celery. Pi together In pairs, press the edges together and trim off crusts. Cut Into halves diagonally and servs .with spiced crobapple for each sand-wlclf table-spoonf- lf . DOES NOT AFFECT THE HEART Safe ... voy-tge- one-fourt- They haven't missed a single day at school! i Mustard. Rift together of ground mustard, tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar and one tenspoonful of alt. Add one egg slightly beaten, s of a capful of vinegar added slowly while stirring constantly. Cook five minutes, remove from the hent, and add one tablespoonful of olive oil very elowly, beating all the while. Use to spread on sandwiches when meat or cheese are used for Prepared Theyre well all the time. The doctor ay they are the two tablespoonfuls f one and one-hal- three-fourth- ' fill-lu- Horseradish Butter. Cream on cupful of fresh butter, then add freshly grated horseradish, a little at e time nntll . the desired flavor and Pierre alto apparently hat a strength Is obtained. Reason with salt le and pound In mortar or work with a part In the conspiracy, Laflamme back cf the Wlndlgo A spoon until thoroughly blended. few drops of vinegar may be added car? with the horseradish if one likes. Egg and Anchovy Sandwich. (TO BR CONTINUED.) Chop hard cooked eggs and pound to paste with anchovies, using two lincliovles to enrh egg. Season with Change in Men's Drest The wig and the pigtail went out paprika, salt and a few grains of of fusblon early In the Nineteenth cayenne.' Moisten with salad dresseentury and gentlemen wore their hair ing. Rpreud thin slices of bread w.th rutlier long and freely oiled. Loose mayonnaise and an equal numhpr w!Q eossack trousers, tests, the egg mlxtu.-e- . Put together In nod voluminous' cravats were In fashpairs, prera edf.es together, trim oil crusts anj cut Into narrow c!r!pr ion, the sldrt collar was often worn Serve with a dinner salad. turned up with the points showing iitoive the cravut. The coat cut awaj qtiarcly In front went out of dalr ute In the Nineteenth- century. , healthiest children he knows. He told me constipation is what makes so many growing children sickly. Poisons from the waste matter spread through the little bpdies, and lower their resistance to disease. So Im very careful to guard against constipation. I simply give them a little Nujol every night. Nujol isnt a laxative at all, you know, but it keeps them just as regular as clockwork. They like it, and the doctor say its just the thing for them. Nujol helps Naturejn Mothers are the best friends ' of Nujol. When their childrens health is at stake they seek the remedy that medical authorities approve because it is so safe, so gentle, Nature's own way matter and thus permits thorough and regular elimination, without overtaxing the intestinal muscles. Nujol can be taken for any length of time without ill effects. To insure internal cleanliness, it should be taken regularly in accordance with the directions on each bottle. Unlike laxatives, it does not form a habit and can be discontinued at any time. so natural in its action. Constipation is dangerous for anybody. Nujol is safe for everybody. It docs not affect the stomach and is not absorbed by the body. Nujol simply makes up for a deficiency temporary or chronic -i- n the supply of natural lubricant TH INTMNAL LUBRICANT in the intestines. For Constipation Itsoftens the waste JNU.1 Ol hlgb-walste- d r Ask your druggist tor Nujol today and let your children enjoy the perfect health that i possible only when their elimination normal and regular. i -- |