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Show THE SAUNA SUN, SAUNA UTAH The fflardi Gras Mystery By H. ( BEDFORD-JONE- S Copyright by Doubltday, 1age CHAPTER XI & Co. Continued. No danger of his getting lynched, I own folly now. If this affair were to be laid at my dour, some kind of a ease might be made up against me, and it would seem plausible. But, fortunately, I was out of It In time. Were we merely characters in a standardized detective story, I suppose Id be arrested and deluged with suspense and clues and so furtlL Your escape was too narrow to joke oer, Henry, she reproved him, gravely. I'm not joking, my dear Lucie. I learned nothing about the tragedy until late last night. From what I can find in the papers, it seems agreed that Bob was not the real Masquer, but had assumed that guise for a joke. A tragic joke! Since he was undoubtedly drunk at the time, his story can't be relied upon as vary convincing. And yet, it's frightfully hard to believe that, even by accident, a son should have shot down his own father " In Don't ! Lucie winced a little. spite of all the evidence against him, in spite of the way he was found with that aviation uniform, its still awful to believe. I can't realize that it has actually happened." According to the papers, poor Mrs. Maillard has gone to pieces. No wonder." Yes. I was there with her all day yesterday, and shall go again today. They say Bolt is terribly broken up. He sent for his mother, and she refused to see him. 1 dont know how it is all going to end! Do you think his story might be true that somebody else might have acted as the Masquer that night? Gramont shook his bead. It's possible, lie said, reluctantly, yet it hardly seems very probable. And now, Lucie, I'm very sorry Indeed to say it but .vou must prepare yourself against another shock In the near TIRED OF THE OLD STUFF Queen Welcomed Imported Novel for the Reasor. That It Struck New Note. Polyandrian The queen of the PoLvandrian isles reclined lazily upon her throne of masculine skul's. Her seven husbands HOW TWO WOMEN ESCAPED OPERATIONS hope? 17 Not a chance, said the other, conTell him Gramont yourself, had all gone and time lay Six deputies up there clusively. Pink-hamlaughed, "Gumbcrts now, and a heavily upon her bands. Bring me a bunch of quite Is eoming out day after tomorrow, is virbook she commanded, and seven be? Thatll be Friday. Ilm! I think coinin to stand guard. You goin to gins rail off to do her bidding. that I'd better bring Fell out here the fight the case? The queen thumbed the pages of No, said Gramont. same day, if I can make It. I probasure thing, can you? the seven native novels. bly wont see Gumberts Until then Bali she ejaculated after a time. I'm not working in with him and he him, though. "The siime old stuff. Eight men purChacherre shrugged doesnt know me yet but Ill try and Finkhams Blood Medicine, als Both of my and got into the car. St.Joseph, Missouri. suing one woman. I'm tired of this get out here on Friday with Fell.Now, 1 so sides me and that swelled hurt me Lydia E. Pinkhams Liver Pills ana Gramont Fetch was much eternal relieved to find polygon business. Ill hate to beat it In a hurry, used work. could do or of move not Lydia E. Pinkhams Sanative my any one of those racy, risque, imported that there was no danger of lynching, Wash and the capsules and prescrip message to send?" There was heavy pressure and pains womwhich been bis novels one had one man and where one fear. It was tion recommended. I am doing all my Not me, was the answer. through my lower organs and the an brave the world and his wives and work and have gained twenty pounds doctor told me to try Lydia E. PinkGramont scarcely knew how he de- with much persuasion that he got past the guard and into the courthouse, dare to love each other despite our hams Vegetable Compound for these 1 am taking the medicines still.butl parted, until he found himself scram- where he was received feel fine. You have my permission to troubles, lie said 1 had this one a number by They're conventionality. polyandrian bling back through the underbrush of of Comuse this letter for the good of others. if and the chance, in Vegetable a little bit immoral, perhaps, but visit charge of the situation. deputies the I.edanois place. Mrs. M aryM ark,37 HamiltonAve., did not help me nothing but an pound evAfter a our with from of some relief them at the conferring banality He rushed into the bouse, found the would. After taking several White Plains, N. Y. operation was he Ledgrudgingly taken to the Philadelphia eryday existence. lire bad died down beyond all danger, length, bottles 1 felt it was helping me and Some female troubles may through cell occupied by Hammond. The latger. now I am able to do my own work. If and swiftly removed the few things reach a stage when an operaneglect ter received him with a wide grin, and tion is necessary. But most of tho my testimonial will help others I shall Ihe.v bud taken from the car. Carrybe glad for them to read it and hope gave no signs of the grueling ordeal commoner ailments are not the surDYED HER BABYS COAT, ing these, be stumbled back to where will do lie had passed. which Compound Vegetable your through gical ones; they are not caused by he had hidden the automobile, A SKIRT AND CURTAINS lie them as much good as it did me. serious displacements, tumors, or old man," said Gramont, Listen, Mrs. Wm. Lockman, 613 N. 4th St, scarcely dared to think, scarcely dared the symptoms although growths, Will DIAMOND DYES WITH you play out the to congratulate himself on the link earnestly. St Joseph, Mo. may appear the same. hard to the end? I'll have to game that bad befallen him, until lie found leave When disturb ;ng ailments first apI had such & White Plains, N. Y. ach package of Diamond Dyes conyou here for two days. At the himself in his own ear once more, and Vegtains directions so simple any woman can pain that 1 could hardly walk and the pear, take Lydia E. Pinkhams end of that time you'll be free. with open throttle sweeping out etable Compound to relieve the presdoctor said that I needed an operadye or tint her old, worn, faded tilings The listening deputies sniffed, but ent distress and prevent more serinew. Even if she has never dyed before, tion. I was sick for a year before I through the twilight toward Iaradis Hammond merely grinned again and she can put, a new, rich color into shabby started taking your medicine and I ous troubles. Many letters have been and Houma beyond. A whirlwind of a band through the bars. received from women who have been could not work. I saw your advertiseskirts, dresses, waists, conts, stockings, mad exultation wts seething within put sweaters, coverings, draperies, hangings, Whatever ment in a little book and that is how restored to health by Lydia E. Pinkyou say, capn, he rehim exultation as sudden and treeverything. Huy Diamond Dyes no other hams Vegetable Compound after I came to take Lydia E. Pinkhama It sure looks bad kind then perfect home dyeing is guarmendous as the past weeks had been joined. advised by attend- I have been taking the medicines. Dont tliink anteed. Just tell your druggist whether it, said Gramont you E. and uneventful and dragging. ing physicians. Lydia Compound Vegetable the material you wish to dye is wool or A lot of things have Gramont, in common with many cheerfully. silk, or whether it is linen, cotton, or upon Ailment since I saw you last! I've Lydia II. Pink hams Private Text-Iioo- k happened mixed goods. Diamond Dvcs never Btreak, others, had heard much indefinite to Women will be sent you free upon request. Write Peculiar the I real murderer where got right rumor of an underground lottery game spot, fade or run. Advertisement, to the Lydia II. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Massachusetts 1 that was being worked among the ne- want him but can't have him arThis hook contains valuable information. rested yet. She Had Her License Safe. groes of the state and the Chinese vilA tall, willowy young vvoinun at SevIts a gang. said Hammond. You future. lages along the gulf coast. And now watch What do you mean? About the out, capn, I heard em say avenue and Thirteenth street, enth lie knew definitely. somethin about Memphis Izzy re- - oil New was reciting her complaint York, Iitteries have never died out in No. it's too long a story to tell an ollicer, charging a taxi driver to Louisiana since the brave old days of we Maisou are at the you now; here who had jolted her ear with failure the government-ordaineBlanche. Ju-- t remember my words, gambles, Take a good dose of Carters Little Liver Pills to observe traffic regulations. The laws and ordinances to the contrary. I please. It's something that cant go driver then take 2 or 3 for a few nights after.They lied. she that protested No laws can make the yellow man and into now. cleanse I'll a bring complaint against her, your system of all waste matter and the black man forego the Very well. Henry! I)o ypu think said the driver. .She a hasnt got Regulate Your Bowels. Mild as easy to heritage of their fathers. On that it's possible your chauffeur, Hamlicense. take aS sugar. Genuine tear signature the Pacific coast lotteries obtain and mond, could have learned about the "Yes, I have. will obtain wherever there is a Chinacould have and drinking party, Small Pill. Small Dose. Small Price. Well, where is it? asked the driver. town. In Louisiana the days of the Hammond? No. Gramont started. Do I have to show it to him? she grand lottery have never been forgotI'll answer for him beyond any quesasked the policeman. TIP OFFERED TO DENTISTS DESIGNED FOR HIGH PLACE ten. The last two years of high tion, Lucie. By the way, does Fell Show it to me, lie said. wages had made every negro wealthy, know anything about Ilamninnd havWithout flinching, she lifted her Writer Thinks Practice Might Miti- - Sandy's Prediction for Sons Future, comparatively speaking. The lottery ing been the first Masquer?" skirts knee high, and produced the mongers would naturally find them a However, Contained One Rather gate the Horrors of Tooth-Pullin- g Not from mC, said the girl, watchdesired license stockmuch from her And for the who harvest Unfortunate Proviso. ripe picking. Operations. ing him. would gravitate to this harvest field ing. a into bit Hammond well. got Very If not the great Gumberts, the unIn Scotland there is told a story of A new idea for dentists. of trouble at Ilouniu, and I had to one tooth the hud a Bard. never If none bis Sandy McIntosh, who started to was caught Memphis Izzy, the promoter of pulled Honoring leave him there. It youve who had never been mugged!" What is the nui i of your child, don't read tills suggestion, for its be- build a small outhouse of brick. After fault, and lie'll get out of it all right. Here, at one stroke, stumbling on auntie?" yond the comprehension of such. Far! the usual plan of bricklayers he Well, come along up to our oil meetthe thing by sheer blind accident, Gra-moOne certain friend of a certain den- worked from the Inside, and, as he hail Shakespeare, sail. ing! Forget your troubles, and dont bad located the nucleus of the did That's new name shock a tist in this city, having read a the material close beside hint, the queer. Why you let my croakings about whole business! him after Shakespeare?" delicious dissertation on the pulling walls were rising fast when noon arcause you any worry just yet." We sail. dis done named Gradually bis brain cooled Hits of teeth via the novoeaine method, rived, and with it his son, John, who way, lie was thinking of Jacliin Fell, and realization of what work lay the girl's closeness to Fell. Ilad be one boy fur Maj. Polk, vvhut vve rents happened upon the end of the story, brought his father's dinner. him. lie was through Paradis, With honest pride L his eye, Sandy our Ian film, an vve couldnt name dis in which the dentist said: That's not known that Fell was responsible without seeing the town, and switched chile after 'im, but ile major be al- all. Perhaps youd better have a lit- looked at John over the wall on which for Hammond's being in Jail, be might on His lights ns he took the highway he was engaged, and asked: As it was, he have felt differently. ways say Shakespeare wuz do lies' tle stimulant. to Houma. Sober reflection seized How do ye think I am gettin on? to friend lie bail. We done know de of local was now forewarned and forearmed, the suggestion By way him. Not only was this crowd of Fine, father; hut how dae ye get frien o de major's wuz boim' to he a dentist his friend wrote: By Introalthough he could not see what anirooks working a lottery, but they mus Fell could possibly have against' fine mail, so vve called dis hoy Shake- ducing tliis innovation there is no oot? Y'ouve forgot the door?" were also managing a stupendous One glance around him showed doubt hut that you can soon take over speare. Birmingham Age-- ferald. Will You Play Out the Game Hard Hammond. thievery of automobiles, in which cars reflected be the entire building for your practice. Sandy that his son was right; but, It was lucky, grimly, to the End?" were looted by wholesale ! And the man he had never breathed to a soul Of course, the technique of extraction looking at him kindly, he said: that Movable Mark. at the head of it all, the man above member the guy I told you about one excel it Lucie the fact that Hammond Oli, but yeve got a grand held on and his cuddy started off will he lengthened. One pull by 111? A Memphis Izzy and his crooks, was day? Well, this is no piker's game! had been the first Masquer! Had Fell from player John! Ye'll be an architect yet, he one to followed ye, dentist tee. The by first man's pull by the drive Jacliin Fell of New Orleans. as We're up against somethin solid Hamsures yer feythers a builder desire to known this fact, his lay had booked badly into the rough. They the patient, and then, I suppose, a Did Lucie I.edanois dream such a I know it, and Gramont nodded, mond by the heels might have been hunted for the ball for some time long pull all together." Washington Philadelphia Ledger. thing? No. Gramont dismissed the lie turned to the deputies. Gentlei easily fulfilled and Hammond would and then the man turned to the boy Star. question at once. Fell was not an un- man, you have my address if you wish probably have found himself charged Bunyans Valley of Humiliation. did mark said: you and "Caddy, my usual tjpe of man. There were many to communicate with me. I shall be with Maillard's murder. This Valley of Humiliation Is of ItTo Remove Tarnish. lie answered, I marked "Yes," ball? Jacliin Fells throughout the country, back here day after tomorrow at To remove tarnish from silver, put self ns fruitful a place as any the They found Jacliin Fell dictating to it. Wlmt by? asked the man. By he reflected. Men who applied their least, before midnight of that day. I a Is the best and He them greeted stenographer. x bird, said the boy, "but it flew one tahlespoonful of borax powder in crow flies over. It brains to crooked work, who kept warn you, that if anything happens to warmly, ushering them at once into of most fruitful ground in all piece in of Put water. the silver each quart themselves above any actual share in this man in the meantime, you shall his private office. how Behold green this and bring to boiling point. Wipe with these parts. the work, and who profited hugely by he held personally responsible. He is beautified with how also it difficult to conis; found a Gramont valley cloth. It wonderful a flannel gives Lying and Perjury. tribute money from every crook in innocent. 1 buve known many laboring vince himself that his experiences of A lie is a statement which is thought polish and saves time, labor and sil- lilies. every crime. men that have got ;,ood estates In this Looks like wed better bold you, the previous afternoon had been real. to be false by the person who utters ver. To the communities in which they reValley of Humiliation, for "God too," said one of the men. "You seem It was almost impossible to believe it, and is intended to deceive; while lived such men were patterns of all to know a lot ! to but grace in the glveth man proud, little sisted) If 100 before that this shy, apologetic speaking you fount perjury is a false statement made unthat wealthy gentlemen should he. SelJohn Bunyan. Gramont looked at him a moment. If the other fellow Is the humble. was in reality the man higher der oatli. and gray angry, are dom, except perhaps in gossip of the I know enough to tell you where to up Yet lie knew it to be the ease the bigger, count 10,00(1. underworld, was their connection with head in If you try any funny work knew it beyond any escape. After the Boat Ride. Survivor. Lone And this crime ever suspected. Er-e- r what woold he said, evenly. to Bashful Bunny we only allow knit clothing Fell turned here, Gentlemen, and the Would have had must a sailor way, wild By That thought was sobering to Gramont should give If I ou for permitting the intera thank Miss brief our dictate half Dolly, "if fashionable dollies a he say, to looks you lie Gramont, wmk. youll night; never did they come within danger of view! Ill see you later. At last! oil seepage, vou a kiss?" Dolly home. at that made a he statement bidden could concerning bar." PrnbnHv retribution at the bands of the law. The coroner's jury had already Id be obliged Merely give the facts. Their ramifications extended too far murHammond I may have need of such a statement of the guilty into politics; and the governors of der. to the Gramont car, from you. Returning snme Southern states have unlimited had Ben Chacherre drive to a restauGramont nodded and joined the powers of pardon. rant, where they got a bite to eat. stenographer in the outer office, where Grareflected a is This big day!" Twenty minutes later they were on he dictated a brief statement. It did mont, dismissing the sinister suggesto New Orleans and Gratheir not occur to him that there might be "A big last day! mont way tion of this thought. Jofirst for the time of learned danger in this; at the moment, he was What it will lead to. I dont know. Maillards murder by the Mid- rather off his guard. He was thinking seph end financial is the of it Not the least night Masquer, and of the arrest of so much about bis future assault on of it the oil seepage! That little Bob Maillard for the crime. Fell that be quite ignored the possion water the oil Its fragrant aroma and rich, of Iridescent trickle path of the coffee or tea of being placed on the debility means that money worries are over, full-bodiis beset with danflavor are delightful CHAPTER XII fensive. both for me and for Lucie. I'm sorry lie bad minutes five returned I Within ve Postum is made from roasted that I am mixed up with Fell; gers to health and comfort. The Ultimatum. to Lucie and Jachin Fell, who were enough money of my own to drill at GraThese dangers lurk, in the wheat and contains no caffeine, Upon the following morning Mrs. Mailleast one good well, and one is all mont called both Jacliin Fell and Lucie discussing the condition of the statement Gramont lard. signed on oil that is in which nor any other harmful ingredient place. the well need to bring irritant, caffeine, Ledanois over the telephone. He ac- and handed it to Fell, who laid It with Well, we'll see what turns up! My them briefly with the result other papers at his elbow. active principle of both coffee whatsoever. first job Is to make sure Hammond is quainted oil investigation, and arranged of his busiwe to I II I have may proceed suppose and tea. safe, and to relieve bis mind. a meeting for ten o'clock, at Fell's ofOrder from your Grocer TODAY! I have drawn up ness?" began Fell. to leave him In Jail, I suppose fice. can we somearticles of partnership; apply For those who enjoy a well-ma- de Why did Fell want to get Postum comes in two forms: It was slightly before ten when Gralater If we so desire. thing on Hammond? To this there mont called with the car for Lucie. for incorporation coffee of or I Gramont but are and tea, cup Lucie, both Henry Instant Postum (in tins) prepared was no answer Under the spell of her smiling eagerthousand dollars twentj-fivputting it He drove to Houma to find the town ness, the harshness makes them find that nervous, vanished from his into this company, while you are putinstantly in the cup by the addiabuzz with excitement, for the news laa moment returned it again wakeful and irritable, theres tion of boiling water. Postum ting in your land, which I am valuing of the sheriff's murder had stirred the face; ter, for he saw that she, too, was at an equal amount. The stock, thereto straight Proceeding and freedom satisfaction from place wildly. Cereal (in packages, for those There was above them both fore, will be divided equally among the courthouse, Gramont encountered changed. was of Gramont a secret That cloud. in delicious discomfort understood?" Postum is us. That who prefer to make the drink Ben Chacherre as he win; leaving the and brooding. As for Lurie, she was Yes. It's very good of you, Uncle car. The murder of Joseph while the meal is being prein mourning. Ill IIcllo, there! he exclaimed. Lost Maillard, the arrest and undoubted Jacliin, said the girl, quietly. leave everything to your judgment beverage of no pared) made by boiling fully 20 my road! Wheres Hammond?" of Bob Maillnrd, dwarfed all else The little gray man smiled. Chacherre jerked his head toward guilt in her mind. Even the news of the oil minutes. regrets. Judgment is a poor horse to rde. 'the courthouse. the she was fact and that seepage, in black and white. Here's everything In yonder. Say. are you going probably now on the road to wealth, I suggest that you both glance over back to the cjty tonight? him. appeared to make little impression the articles, sign up, and we will then regarded Gramont Yes." upon her. hold our first meeting." Why?" Thank heaven," she said, earnestly, Gramont and Lucie read over the Take me back, will you? I've missed 'the last up train, and If you're goln as they drove toward Canal street, partnership agreement, and found it II back anyhow I wont have to hire a "that so far as you are concerned, perfectly correct. the affair BE Midnight Masquer and well CONTINUED.) (TO Henry, for you, drive can car. I before this tragedy make It In a couple of hours, before was all cleared upwas A good husband is one who ets took place! It fearfully imprusure." Cre .midnight " Mads by Postum Caw) Company, Inc., his wife get her fall clothes be of dent you Hop In," said Gramont, nodding In th winur Yes, answered Gramont, soberly, fore he lays uppi of toward the car. TU be back as soon reading her thought. I can realize my coil. jyid a word with Hammond. aa Doctor Advised Use of Lydia E. ! s Vegetable Compound Happy Results in Both Cases i COWSTIPATI0H d 1 1 ! Why Risk Your Health? 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