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Show THE MAMMOTTT RFrOET MAMMOTH OTV tttaH Knew Her Brother. Act like a man with brains. was evidently feeling emMaudie said with I would square myself I you about something, and she barrassed and with him, Too.,,., Well, Ive done told the sister both. Maybe you think it is easy to blushed prettily as she ' would like to fiance that she of her n give up this stuff. There is a him. for a dollars worth of nice little things bv birthday present I do, than You him better know L 4 : inthat box, small as it is. ask to to came so I your you she said, I cannot begin tri thank you advice. See here, you enough,1 said Barnes. Yes? said her future sister-in-lamust allow me to reward you in some inquiringly. ' way commensurate with your went on the blushing What, Cut that out, said Sprouse darkly. would you advise me to get? Maudie, Im not so virtuous that I have to be Oil, I dont know, replied the other rewarded. I like the game. Ita the I could only advise carelessly. girl breath of life to me. .. . , you in general terms. From what I The time will surely come when I know of him,. I should sa.v he would can do you a good turn, Sprouse, and appreciate something that lie could you will not find me reluctant, said pawn easily ! ; Barnes, lamely. Thats different. If I ever need a Not in the Running. on you. Its only friendly hand Ill How are you getting along with fair that I should give you a tip, Miss Peac-hethese days? Barnes, just to put you on your guard. Not well, Im afraid. She wants to From now on, Im a free agent. I want put me back on a prewar basis. to advise you to put that stuff in a What does slie mean by that? safe place. Ill give you two days I dont know exactly, unless she start. After that, if I can get. em discounts the eighteen months I spent away from you, or whoever may have in France. Birmingham them, Im going to do it. They will be fair plunder from then on. Good COLD A SUMMER for the present. night and good-b- y Stick close to your room till morning A cold in the summer time, as everyand then beat it with her for New knows, is the hardest kind of a body York. I give you two days start, reto cold get rid of. The best and quickmember. Is to go to bed and stay there est way He switched off the light suddenly. if with a bottle of Bosehees can, you was sound no for There many seconds, to insure a good nights bandy Syrup save the deep breathing of the two rest, free from coughing, with easy expectoration in the morning. But If you can't stay in bed you must keep out of draughts, avoid sudden changes, eat sparingly of simple food and takg occasional doses of Boschees Syrup, which you can buy at any store where medicine is sold, a safe and efficient remedy, made in America for more than fifty years. Kpep it handy Adv, No. 30. -- A uihor of Graurtark." Hollow of half-millio- The' Her Hand," Beverly of Graustark, "The . By GEORGE BARR McCUTCHEON CHAPTER XVI Copyright by Dodd, Head and Company, In. Nicholas butted in at this unfor- ' Continued, You take: this one, said Barnes', and I will manage the other. lie was in a hurry to get away from the liquse. There was no telling when the government agents would descend ' upon the place. Barnes, helped Peter to lift the trunks into the car and then ordered hint to start at once f'6r Harts Tav- . ern. You can ' return later on jj, for your ' i things, he said. I got em tied up in a bundle in the Won't garage, Mr. Burns, he said. He take a second to get em out. hurried around the corner of the house. A dry, quiet chuckle fell upon Barnes, ears. He glanced about in surprise and alarm. No .one was in Rigid. Look up, young man, and the startled young man' obeyed. Ilis gaze halted at a window on the second story,1 almost directly over his head. Mr. Sprouse was looking down upon him, ids sharp features fixed in a sardonic grin. Well, Ill be d !. burst from Barnes,.lips. Surprised to see me, eh? If you're not in a hurry, Id certainly appreciate a lift as far as the Tavern, old than. I'll be down in a Jiffy. Stand aside! A moment later I'm going to drop. he, swung over the sill, and dropped lightly to the ground eight feet below. See, here, Sprouse or whatever your name Is Better hear me out, broke in I could drill a hole Sprouse calmly. through you so quickly youd never know what did it, he went on. Ilis hand was in his coat pocket, and a quick glance revealed to Barnes a sin- gularly impressive angle in the cloth, the point of which seemed to be directed squarely at his chest..' But I'm not going to do. it.-- ; want toset myself straight with you. In a word, I never got anywhere near the room in which the jewels were hidden. This is God's truth, Barnes. I wasnt The otil.v one who was trying to get the baubles, my friend.' It was a game in which only the best man could win., I know the truth now about Boon and- Paul, said Barnes significnptly. You do? sneered Sprouse. Ill bet you h thousand to one you do nof. Tiie girl was led to believe that they were a couple of crooks and that they fixed me in that tavern down there. Isn't that what she told you? Well, that story was cooked up for her special benefit. Roori was the Baron Hedlund came up here a week or so jigo to keep a lookout for his wife. Tiie baroness is supposed to be deeply enamored, of Prince Ugo. He found letters which seemed to indicate that she was planning to , join the prince up here. When he heard of the arrival of a lady at Green Fancy the other afternoon,, he got busy. I admit that I am the gentleman who telephoned the warning up to the prince. They tried to head the baron and his man off at the cross-roadbut he 1,-ju- - Hed-hind- ' .- Sixty miles lay between them and tunate juncture. He made the mis- Crowndale. Tommy Gray guaranteed take of his life. Ugo jumped back into that, the distance could be covered in his room. In less than a second he three hours, even over the .vile mounwas out again. He landed squarely on tain roads. Ten oclock would find Nicholas back as the fellow turned to them at the Grand Palace hotel, none escape. I saw the steel flash. Poor tiie worse for wear, provided (he alold Nick went down in a heap, letting ways put it parenthetically) they lived out a horrible yell. Ugo dragged him to tell the tale! - The luggage had into the room and dashed back into gone on ahead of them earlier in the his own. A moment later he came out day. Soon after ten oclock they entered There was again, yelling for help. only one tiling left for me to do and the town of Crowndale and drew up that was to get out oiv the roof if pos- before the unattractive portals of the sible, and wait for things to quiet Grand Palace hotel. An arc lamp down. I got out through a trap door swinging above the entrance shed a and stayed there for an hour or so. pitiless light upon the dreary, GodforWell, to sliorien the story, I finalsaken hostelry with the ironic name. ly took a chance and slid down to the Miss Cameron was warmly coneaves where I managed to find tiie scious of the thrill that had come into limb of a tree big enough to support her blood when he carried her up the me just as if the Lord had ordered it stairs in his powerful arms, disdaining put there for my special benefit. I tiie offer of assistance from the sudwas .soon on the ground, and that denly infatuated Tommy Gray. meant safety for me. I had heard Ugo Rehearsal at eleven sharp, antell the others that' Nicholas said tiie nounced Rusheroft. . Letter-perfec- t, man who stabbed him was yours truly; Can you beat it? And now comes the fliaddening part of the whole business. He said that the crown jewels were gone ! The thief was running downstairs when he staggered, to the door. If we are to find the crown jewels, my friend, we will first have to find Prince Ugo. He has them. I dont believe a 'word' of this You have yarn, said Barnes flatly. the jewels and g Look here, Mr.'Barnes, Im not to double-cros- s you again. Thats .all jOver. ll want target. .that scurvy dog who knifed poor old Nick. , If yolt can ; give me a lead, 'Til try' to ruu Prince Ugo down.. And, If I. do, well j get the jewels. j We? You' amuse me, Sprouse. Well, I cant do any more than give my' promise, my solemn oath, dr something like that. I cant give a bond, you know, I swear to you that if I lay hands on that stuff, I will deliver it to you. Might just as well I trust me as Ugo. Get in the car, said Barnes suddenly. He had decided to take a chance with the resourceful, Indefatigable rascal. There was something convincing about Sprouse's version of ; the affair at Grech Fancy. Barnes told him that he knew' of Frince Ugos fight. Sprouse looked thoughtful for a long time. " So ODowd knows that I really was after the swag, eh? He believes I got it? , ; ,.. I suppose so. The only one who thinks Im absolutely innocent is Ugo, of course and Mrs. Van Dyke. ' Thats good. Sprouse smacked his lips. Ive got a pretty fair idea where I can find Mr. Loeb. It will take a little time a couple of days, perhaps but sooner or later hell turn up in close proximity to the beautiful baroness. - - go-,in- , . . . CHAPTER XIX. A Trip by Night and a Late Arrival. Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rusheroft company evacuated Harts Tavern! They were delayed by the irritating "and, to Mr. Rusheroft, unpardonable behavior of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into tiie past, present and future history of the several members jot the organization, including the new f ' backer. r; Barnes had devised a very-- clever plan for getting Miss Cameron away from the tavern' without attracting undue attention,, jShe, was to leave in one of the automobiles that lie, had engaged to convey the players- to jCrowndale, where-- - they r- were - to P'sHotv. In case' of detention pr she .was to pose, as a .young woman whohad obtained a place with the company last moment through his Influence. When tile hour came for the departure from Harts Tavern he deiibernte-iJ$- . engaged tiie fwo Secret service men In conversation in the tnprooin. Miss Cameron left the house by, the rear door and was safely ensconced In Peter's automobile long before he shook hands j with the " and dashed out her. Tommy Grays ear, occupied by the four players, was moving away from the door., us lie sprang In beside her and slammed the i ' . door. Peters 'efforts 16 stay behind Tommys venerable lint surprisingly energetic car were the cause of jmmy a gasp and shudder from tiui couple who silt behind him In the bounding car le had orders to keep buck of Tommy nit never to lose sight of his tail light. Are jou there? he whispered. "Yes. Isnt It jolly, running 'away like this? It must be wonderfully exciting to ho a criminal, always dodg; , jstago-'struc- k at-th- tO-jo- beat them to it. If (here was to bo a fight, they didnt want it to happen anywhere near the house. I believe Ugo Is the one who got the baron or Boon, ns you know him. Now, tlmt is the true story of the little affair. To go back to my own troubles. When I got out into the hall night before last, after leaving her ;oom, I heard voices whispering In Prince TTgos room. I bent it up the stairway into the attic. Nothing happened, so I sneaked down to have a peep around. The door tP Ugos room was open, but there was too light on lLe 'nsldo., Jle came to th$, door and looked up and down the hall. Then some one else lame out 'itnd started to sneuk uwuy. I leave you to guess the sex. . in 1 , 1 ing and Sli! ears!" Even a limousine may have But If the limousine had possessed a thousand ears they would hiiVe been rendered, useless in th stormy pucket made by Feters muffler and the thunderous roar of the exhaust as the car got under way. - ; open-mouthe- strength. band and My hus- I both praise your medicine to all suffering Mrs. John Koppelmann, R. women." No. 1, McLean, Nebraska. This famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinjsjiams Vegetable Compound, has been restoring women of America to health for more than forty years and it will well pay any woman who suffers from displacements, inflammation, ulceration, irregularities, backache, headaches, nervousness or the blues to give this successful remedy a trial. -For special suggestions in regard to your ailment write Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. The result of it3 long experience is at your service. Wasn't He a Dear? You used to say I was perfect. I was mistaken. You brute ; ! AMERICANS MAKING GOOD i AT Soldiers Soothe Dont worry about old age. A sound good at any age. Keep your pan is in condition T The First Wayfarer Has One Treasure Thrust Upon Him And Forthwith Claims Another. What are you doing here? demanded Barnes, staring. He seized the mans arm and inquired eagerly: Have you got the jewels? "No; but I will have them before morning, coolly. replied Sprouse Would you be surprised if I were to tell you that his royal nibs is hiding in this town? Well, he certainly is. The Baroness Hedlund has been for a week or ten days. She goes by the name of Mrs. Hasselwein. I popped down here this afternoon and found out that she is at the sanatorium, but that she expects to leave tomorrow morning. I made another trip out there this evening and waited. About eight oclock Mr. Hasselwein strolled up. He sat on the veranda with her for half an hour or so and then left. I followed him. He went to one of the little cottages that belong to the sanatorium. I couldnt get close enough to hear what they said, but I believe he expects to take her away in an automobile early in the morning. It is a seventy-mil- e ride from here to the junction where they catch the train for the West. Im going up now to make a call on Mr. Hasselwein. By the way, what is the number of your room? , on the next floor." Twenty-tw- o Good. Go upstairs now and Ill join you in about ten minutes. I will tap tlmee times on your door. Why should you come to my room, Sprouse? We can say ail that is to be said If you will look on the register you will discover that Mr. J. II. Prosser registered here about half an hour ago. He is in room 30. He left a call for five oclock. Well, Prosser Is another name for Ugo. He left tiie cottage an hour ago. Caine in a jitney or I ebuld have got to him on tiie way over. Barnes, regardless of consequences, dashed over to inspect tne register. Sprouse followed leisurely. See ! cried Barnes, excitedly, putting bis finger On the nnme Miss .Tones. Sites in room 32 next to his. By gad, Sprouse, do you suppose ho knows that she is here? Would the dog undertake anything You may be sure he dosent know shes here, or you .either, for that matter. The countrys full of Joneses and Go on upstairs. Barneses. Leave everything to me. Barnes had been in his room for twenty minutes before he heard the tapping on his door, ne opened it and Sprouse slid into the room. The instant tl)$ door closed behind him, he tficvy open his coat'-ancoolly produced (I "long, shallow metal box, such Its one finds in safety .vaults. 'With lny compliments," he said dryly, thrusting tiie box into Barnes' Youd better have the counhands. tess check them up arid see if theyre I.yim not well, enough acquainted with the collection to be 1H-- positive. 'BnrfWfl.was speechless. He could at this only stnr, amazing mhn. My God, Sprouse, have you been lmhaf Tnuns room since I saw you a. (IowjMvo All you have to do is to keep quiet and look Innocent. Stay out of the hall tonight. Don't go near the door of I want to recomMcLean, Neb. mend Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound to all women who suffer from any functional disturbance, as it has done me more good than all the doctors medicine. Since taking it I have a fine Healthy baby girl and have gainedin health and I mean, dearest, that you couldnt Life Saver. have been, because since then you Boston Doctor My dear sir, its a good have improved. steadily thing you came to me when you did. Transcript. Patient Why, doc, are you broke? Money Not Everything. Tryin to figure everything out on a dollar an cents basis is a dangerous business, because theres thousands of things worth moreo money Exchange. SKTY-FIV- R ' CHAPTER XX. This Woman Recommend Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound Her Personal Experience. A half-hearte- 7 j o VIIOJRE ILL Age-Heral- and you can be body good ns hale and hearty and able to do your bit as when you were a young fellow. Affections of the kidneys and bladder are among the leading causes of early or helpless age. Keep them clean and the other organs in working condition, and you will have nothing to fear. - ; See Here, Sprouse, or Whatever Your -- . Name Is every one of you. No guessing. By tiie way, Miss er pon my soul, I dont believe I got your name? Jonrs, said the new member, shamelessly. Barnes went down to the dingy d electric lobby. A single, bulb shed its feeble light on the desk, in front of which stood a man registering under the sleepy eye of the night clerk. Barnes was turning away when a familiar voice assailed him. Whirling, he looked into the face of a man who stood almost at his elbow the sharp, impassive face of Mr. Sprouse. r TO ALL WOMEN Isnt it Jolly, Running Away Like This? ifrien." Then, with infinite caution, Sprouse turned the knob and. opened the door a half inch or so. He left the room so abruptly that Barnes never quite got over the weird impression that he squeezed through that slender crack, and pulled it after him ! ' Many minutes ' passed before he turned on the light. The key of the Drive the poisonous wastes from the system and avoid uric acid accumulations. 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Formulas for 200 HOME MADE BEVERAGES. Book Form. Send 21 for copy and territory proposition. BUYERS EXPORT AGENCY, Inc., 448 Broome St., MEW YORK. ... lock and opened the lid. A n dollars worth of nice little things, Sprouse had said! He did not close his eyes that night., Daybreak found him lying in bed, with the box under his pillow, a pistol at hand, and his eyes wide open. He was in a graver quandary than ever. Now that he had the treasure in his possession, what was he to do with half-millio- it? He solved the breakfast problem by calling downstairs for a waiter and ordering coffee and rolls and eggs sent up to his room. Singularly enough the waiter solved the other and more disturbing problem for him. Some robbery last night, said that Feller up in one of the cotworthy. tages at the sanatorium. All beat up,c . - c. . For Infanta and Children. raisi'e: m ALCOHOL-- 3 PER tiUNjT PreparatwiimrAs I similatinlheFoodbyKegula- - coguiated. Did they get away with much? Haven't heard. Seems as though the burglar must ha been moren one of em, I say wasnt satisfied with crackin him over the head. He stuck the point of a knife or something into him Just a little way, Joe says in moren a dozen places. What say? "I I didnt say anything. I thought you did. Well, If I hear anything more Ill let you know," (TO BE CONTINUED.) Genuine Castoria AVeefable . something fierce they say. Where? almost shouted Up in Barnes, starting up. The man explained where the cottages were situated. Seems he was to leave by auto early this tnornin, and they didnt know anything was wrong till Joe Keep hes driving a car Mr. Norton has for rent till Joed been settin out in front for nearly half an hour. The mans wife was waitin fer him up at the main buildin and she got so tired waitin that she sent one of the clerks down to see what was keeping her husband. Well, sir, him and Joe couldnt wake the feller, so they climb in an open winder, an by gosh, Joe says it was terrible. 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