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Show UINTAH BASIN RECORD. DUCHESNE. UTAH SEWING - Terry Donovan, dashing young of the Bar-ranch, save Sue Leonard from the drunken approaches of Ai Grinnel, a fellow employee. Biding Into town with Snow shoe Tooker, Terry stops in at a hotel run by a Dan Gillespie where he meets Morgan Rapes, a deputy sheriff, and his friend, Barlow. He recognizes the men as having been part of a group who had ambushed him the night before while he was guarding a herd of cattle. He visits Sues father, who Is dying. While watching a new train pull In, Grinnel challenges him to a fight and he narrowly escapes being pushed under the wheels of the onrushlng vehicle. Because of the fight Terry and Grinnel are fired. CHAPTER X Maybe these men had Just come in for a regular evenings visit and maybe Tooker had been wrong about the length of time it would take for the opposition to gather In strength. A dozen men stood in the shadow of the Iron Trails wooden awning and among them Terry could distinguish the lean form of Morgan Hapes. There was a general tightening of lips as the Bar-- 0 men came abreast of them. Hands which had been swinging freely now hung motionless near ready guns. Terry wondered if this was to be the showdown, but no word came from the group on the hotel steps. He had a disconcerting thought that maybe this was only a preliminary to some concerted attack from the rear but before he could say anything there came an Interruption which destroyed the whole atmosphere of tension. Willie Andrews chose this moment to sing. On the hotel steps a man laughed. Willies companions gave him an Ironic cheer and they crossed the alley to the restaurant where Terry had taken his midday meal. AnI reckon drews chuckled happily. I fixed things that time, didnt I? That stopped 'em. The song helped cover the fact that Donovan was directing the men to seats of strategic importance. He did not need to tell them that the town was rising; they could see that for themselves in the attitudes of the men along the street. It was just a question whether they would be able to get their meal and get out without being attacked. Terry took a seat near a window where he could see the broad side of the hotel. A window toward the rear showed a light and he could see a man moving there. Judging by the height and general shape it was Hapes. He crossed the room as Terry watched, evidently going over to the door. When he passed the window again there were two other men with him. Donovan grunted sharply. 'School's out, boys, he said in a low voice. "Hapes Is up there with Al Grinnel and that Bailow Jaspe. By the time they finish pumping Al there wont be any safe room for Bar-- 0 men In this town. Willie pushed back his chair. "Ill eat later, he said abruptly. "I aint so hungry as I thought and I oughta let Tooker know about this. Yo boys stick here and Ill make sure that the broncs are ready In case we have to run fer it. Go out the back way, Terry advised grimly. "Theyll have gunmen In all the side alleys before you know It. Make a circle and maybe you'll miss the bushwhack- ers." , nodded and went out through the kitchen with a cheerful wink at the astonished cook. Donovan moved around among the other men as they bolted their food, letting them know the situation. "Tooker will be waiting at the Drovers. he told them. Circle out the back way and avoid the street. If theres going to be a fight we want to be near the ponies. Ill bring up the rear. Dont waste time but try to keep it from looking too obvious." There was still no alarm as the men paid their bills and followed Willie's trail through the kitchen. Donovan saw to it that the proprietress had a large enough tip so that she made no objection. When the others had disappeared he took the same course but instead of moving out to the rear of the Iron Trail he remained In the shadow of the side awning. He realized that the bar was oddly silent although it seemed certain that many of the nesters would still be in there. He moved along until he was under the window where he had seen Hapes, Grinnel and Barlow. Willie Sue Outuits The Killers There was a murmur of voices from the room he had been watching but as he moved Into a bet'er position foi listening the voices stopped abruptly. He could hear a door open and then the sounds seemed to transfer to that other room. A womans voice rang in angry protest, her words broken off abruptly by the sound of a blow. After that there was a flurry of struggling bodns then the boom of a shot, Donovan jumped back Into the alley, trying to see Into the room but tl e shade blocked Ins view. A voice told the story, however. The oddly clipped tones of Barlow rang - CIRCLE PATTERNS - in quick anger. "Why did you have to shuot the old fool? "He heard us talkin'," Hapes snared. "I had to. . . ." "Shut up! Get downstairs and stop any of those dumb plowboys from coming up here. Tell them that the old man was In pain and shot himself, Grinnell Hold onto that girL Weve got to find some way to dispose of her or were In a stew! Hot anger beat at Donovans temples. He had almost recognized Sues voice In that first startled cry. Now he was sure of it The dirty killers had done away with her father and were proposing. . , . He snapped back to attention as Grinnels voice rose in a snarl of pain. "Owl My eyesl Stop her, somebody! A door slammed, Barlow cursed and Grinnel continued to groan. Above It all Terry could hear the pattern of hurrying feet on a thin hall carpet. Then heavier feet took up the pursuit and Terry dashed for an alley door behind the building. He reached It and pulled it open Just as the lighter footsteps sound- - he said but the law wont help us now. Weve got to get clear before they pick up the trail. How did It happen? He kept a firm grip on her arm, steering her across In a more westerly direction. I think the change of room was responsible. We heard some men come Into the room next to ours and it was possible to understand every word they said. Two of them were explaining a cattle rustling scheme to a third man who seemed to be a new recruit. We tried to keep very quiet so they would not know that they were being overheard but then father started to cough. He was too weak to control It and they must have realized what had happened." He tried to spare her the anguish of telling the whole story. "I heard the rest from outside, he said quietly. "Grinnel was the recruit and the other two are the big guns in this sorry mess which has been deliberately planned to look like a war between cattlemen and farmers. I suppose you know who it was who shot your father?" He could feel her shudder. "Hapes. The man who poses as an officer. Thats why I ran. Now I must find a real officer who will take care of Justice." Thats why you must keep on running," he told her grimly. "Theres no law in this town except Hapes. I suppose you heard Bar-lotell him to hurry downstairs and fix up a story about the shooting? You know what that means. Then what can I do? He did not trust himself to answer for some moments. Then he said You cant do anything quietly: just now except save yourself. Now that they have added murder to their other crimes they wont stop at anything particularly when there Is a witness. You represent a danger to them and they'll try to get rid of you just as they got rid of your father. Once more he could sense the way she was fighting to control her grief. Sorry to talk that way," he said hurriedly, "but you might as well face the facts. You cant help your father now and if it is any small consolation you can remember that he did not have many days to live anyway. She did not seem willing to trust herself with words. They swung still more to the west and then a faint noise of shouting came to them from the direction of town. Sounds like the hunt Is on, Terry remarked dryly. "I wonder why they were so long In getting started? "Probably getting their story fixed," she said bitterly. "They have to keep their dupes fooled. "What do you mean by that? "I know now the reason for this senseless war between farmers and A crooked gang has cattlemen. been organizing the whole thing. They talk up trouble between farmers and drovers, then they raid the herds and blame It on the farmers. So far It has paid off rather well. The thieves have made a good profit out of selling their stolen beef to the new railway towns or to construction gang commissaries." "It adds up, Donovan nodded. "There are no brands on beef when It gets to market. The rustlers dont stand much chance of being caught and they stir things up so that the nesters are practically willing to take the blame. One leader poses as a cattle broker and another one Is a deputy sheriff. In that way they dont seem to be connected with the nester troubles at all. Not a bad scheme. But what are we going to do about it? "Nothing Just now. All we can hope for is a clean getaway. It wont make a particle of difference who catches us; we wont live long If they get a chance at either of w Terry came up with just such a punch as had felled Grinnel. bare stairs. "This way, Sue, he called. Turn left and keep running. He could not know whether she had heard or recognized him but she followed directions. He had a brief glimpse of a white figure In the gloom as she passed him. Then he set himself to meet the burly man w'ho was coming down the stairs. A lamp somewhere in the lower hall reflected on a white shirt front and Terry knew the pursuer to be the cattle broker Barlow. Then he had a brief glimpse of a swift right hand which swept in under the flying coat tails. Apparently the big man was about to disregard his own policy; Sue Leonard had to be stopped even If It meant more shooted on ing. Whats up? Terry asked, block- ing his way. Barlow snarled and swung the tol barrel at Donovans head. pis- Stories Are Put Together Terry ducked under the blow and came up with just such a punch as had felled Grinnel. It jarred him to the shoulder but the effect on Barlow was devastating. Having no such Iron jaw as Al Grinnel he simply wilted, crashing to the floor without uttering a sound. In spite of his grim anger Terry felt an odd sense of satisfaction as he sped back through the alley. The battle was on, opened with a brutal murder of a helpless old man. No longer would there be that helpless Indecision and sparring In the dark. The enemy had been identified. He could hear Sue Leonards hurrying footsteps ahead of him but he did not risk a hail until they were farther away from the Iron Trail. Then he called guardedly, trying to keep his voice low enough so that they would not be spotted by possible pursuers, "Sue! Sue Leonard! Slow down. You're clear now." She seemed to hear and understand. Her steps became less rapid, then ceased. Terry could see her figure as a light blur in the darkness and he closed in rapidly, trying to reassure her with a cautious word. "It's Donovan, he called. "Keep moving and dont talk until we are out of earshot. Maybe we can lose them." She obeyed, offering no comment until they had left the uproar completely behind. Then she said quickly, "I must find a law officer. They . . . they killed my father " II could sense the cfTort she was making to control herself. "I know, us." f A M . & f T V VeT', 1V 6$ v FSwjSW' Jtt Relishes Will Add Zestful Touch to Meals (See recipes below ) Canning Relishes BY THIS TIME you undoubtedly have finished your fruit and vegetable canning, but there still remain relishes. those Those spicy, zesty accompaniments to meat and other entrees are almost as essential as the fruits and vegetables, and many women do not consider their canning complete without them. Most relishes are easy to put up and there is little opportunity for spoilage LYNN CHAMBERS Pot Roast of Beef Tomato Chutney Browned Potatoes Green Peas with Onions Molded Grapefruit Salad Biscuits with Apple Butter Baked Pears Beverage Recipe Given Tomato Chutney ripe tomatoes 12 3 onions 3 sweet peppers 6 tart apples if direc- tions are followed. Enlist some help from the family for cutting up some of the vege- tables and fruits will go forward rapidly. and work Shirtwaister MENU 1 pod hot pepper clove garlic cup seeded raisins cups brown sugar 1 tablespoon ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups vinegar Skin tomatoes and onions, seed peppers, pare and core apples, wash raisins and then run all ingredients through the food chopper. Combine all Ingredients and cook until thick. Corn Relish 2 quarts corn 1 quart cabbage 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 cup chopped red pepper 2 large onions 1 enp sugar 2 tablespoons ground mustard 1 tablespoon mustard seed 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon celery seed 1 quart vinegar leup water Boil corn for five minutes. Cold dip. Cut from cob and measure. Chop and measure cabbage and peppers. Chop onions. Combine ingredients and simmer 20 minutes. 1 1 3 SPICED GRAPES are delightful meats such as with lamb, veal and chicken. Spiced Grapes 5 quarts stemmed grapes 8 cups sugar 2 cups vinegar 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground ginger Pry seeds from grapes. Drain. Boil sugar, vinegar and spices for five minutes. Add grapes and cook until thick. Pour into hot sterile jars and seal at once. If you arent certain you have enough spreads for bread already canned, make some spicy, delicious apple butter. It may be used in sandwiches, cookies or as spread for biscuits and muffins. Apple Butter 1 peck apples 1 gallon sweet cider 6 cups sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon CLOVE APPLES are very popu$4 teaspoon cloves lar with roast pork dinners. If you Wash and slice apples. Add cider add a few drops of red food colorand cook until soft. Press through ing, the will be pretty and apples sieve. Boil the strained pulp until thick enough to heap on a spoon, Clove Apples then add sugar mixed with spices 2 pounds prepared apples and continue boiling until so thick 4 cups sugar that no liquids runs from the ap2!4 cups water ples. Pour into hot jars and proc1 tablespoon crushed ginger-roo- t ess for 10 minutes in a boiling waor mixed whole spices ter bath. Complete sealing if neces12 whole cloves sary. Food coloring Use apples that hold shape after RELISHES SHOULD be moist but not juicy. Chief ingredients in cooking. Pare, core and cut large them should have a firm rather apples In halves Vegetathan mushy consistency. or cuarters- - Pare bles in both of these relishes should core small be finely chopped. aPPles. but leave CVw""' Chow-Chowhole. Boil sugar, water and cloves S 1 gallon chopped cabbage with food color 12 onions x with the peelings 12 green peppers of two or three red apples until the 12 red peppers 2 quarts tomatoes, chopped jellying point Is reached (220 de5 cups sugar grees). Remove cloves and peelings, 4 tablespoons ground mustard pour syrup over apples. Crab Apple Pickles I tablespoon turmeric , 1 gallon crab apples 1 tablespoon ground ginger cups sugar 4 tablespoons mustard seed 3 cups water 3 tablespoons celery seed 4 cups vinegar 2 tablespoons mixed pickling spice 1 cinnamon 1 gallon vinegar 1 tablespoon ginger Mix all vegetables, which have 1 tablespoon whole cloves first been chopped, with H tablespoon whole allspice cup salt. Let stand overnight, then Wash and pierce each apple with drain. Tie spices in a bag. Add needle. Heat sugar, liquids and a sugar and spices to vinegar. Simmer 20 minutes Add all Ingredients spices, tied In a bag, until sugar and simmer until hot and well sea- dissolves. Cool. Add apples and simsoned. Remove spice bag and pack mer until tender. Let stand several into sterile jars; seal hours or overnight. Pack cold Into hot chow-chobtcrue jars. once. at mild-flavore- d 'w-ffiiifiOt- J w y S Terry Deliberates His Next Move "But wont we be safe if we can surrender to the honest men In the group? "I wouldnt gamble on it The honest ones have been taken in so completely by Hapes and Barlow that they probably wont believe a thing we tell them. Theyll turn us over to the rustler leaders and then . . . you know the restl "But what can we do? "I dont know. Im hoping to strike a little creek which runs along through here somewhere. It ought to provide a place where you can hide while I go for horses. Well make our plans later." She did not argue. For some minutes she had roused herself to discuss their predicament but now she seemed to falter before the hopelessness of it all. Then trees loomed before them and Terry pressed her arm warmngly as a light glowed through the trees. A womans voice had challenged sharply and Terry strained his eyes to see her in the darkness. He could make out tire bulk of a wagon, a lantern showing faintly through the canvas top. He remembered the settlers wagons he had noticed when he rode Into town and the thought gave him hope (TO BE CONTLNULD) 8 stk one-ha- lf Released by WNU Features. LYNN SAYS: Following Rules for Pickling Fruits and Vegetables Pickles should be crisp and firm, solid and evenly colored. The correct color for the green pickle Is olive rather than bright green. Pack sufficient liquid in the Jars In which you can pickles so that those on top will not shrivel. Fresh spices are your best guarantee of flavor when making pickles. Spices lose flavor as they stand so only freshly opened pack- ages should be used. Fruits and vegetables used for pickling should not be overripe. The same rules for selecting pickling material as for general canning holds true. When making fruit pickles, cut the fruit in uniform sizes and shapes so the pickles look attractive when served The syrup for fruit pickles is as thick as that for preserves Vegetables which are brined should be kept thoroughly covered with the brine, otherwise those standing uncovered by brine will spoil 'T'HE favorite in every ward-rob- e the neatly tailored shirtwaister. This version has brief Youthful Wear comfortable sleeves, crisp collar A YOUTHFUL frock for pleas-a- and closing. A style daytime wear with a pert of which youll never tire. peplum to whittle your waist, and Pattern No. 1617 is for sizes 14, 16, 18, a parade of buttons down the 40, 42, 44 and 46. Size 16, 31a yards front. Simple and smart in a 20; of 33 or tone. solid or Send 25c for your copy of the Fall and bright plaid Winter FASHION its brimful of smart two-butto- nt n Ideas for fall sewing. 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But how will wallpaper be over this material? Aluminum paint is said to be good for sealing the wall. But will wallpaper hold over this? ANSWER: I would not advise using black asphaltum for this purpose. Your wallpaper may be pulpy and absorbent, and probably the plaster also absorbs and holds much of the dampness from the air. Before repapering, and after removing the present paper, try the effect of painting the walls with good aluminum paint. Let this dry, apply a glue size, and then hang a washable type of wallpaper or an oilcloth type of wall covering. If there is excessive moisture in the air of your house, try to locate the cause. ll ment QUESTION: There is a "ring in the ceiling where some patching had been done. Will this correct itself if the ceiling is repapered after a lapse of several months? 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ORE NOSTRILS SOOTHES IRRITATED NOSTRILS ...BRINGS EASIER BREATHING ' Yru IMEOTHOIATUM ro you RECIPE FILE ' wee tmsnes WWMAUOtfSQVAm! Vc 14 cup butter or margarine lb. marshmallows (about 2 4 dnz X ) teaspoon vanilla pkg. Kellogg's Rice Krlspics (54 oz.) neat butter ?) QUICK RELIEF WITH MEWTHOLATUM or margarine and marshmallows over water until syrupy. Beat in vanilla. Put Itlce Krlspics In greased bowl and pour mixture on top. Mix well. Press Into 9x13 greased shallow tin. Cut Into 24 squares when cool. Yield: 24 delicious Rice Krisples Marshmallow Squares. Everyone will love theml |