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Show II V: M 2 aa A- - -- ow m mi a O A 3 gSsagg8J5assfl3?fcSpI5g I PaJcsE-i-,- pJ 5 j3 rj j3 0nO c3xajG5fl J55SS d1 y raff where the heat had disintegrated a number of large stones of the foundation. More than that. It had been several degrees hotter there than anywhere else, for the bricks were not merely scorched but cracked. Know nothing more? he asked unsympathetically of Hansan. Nothing about where it began? said Hanson. Oh, sure, The electric wires must have started It in the front washroom. As the washroom was at the other side of the store, Catey concluded that his theory was correct. Ill let you know before he built the store. Exactly, answered Catesby. What would a jury say to that, I wonder? However, theres one more thing to take into consideration, and thats the focal length. Weve got to prove that at three oclock In the afternoon the sun is in a direct line with the top of that shed, where the glass lens was fixed, and those split stones at the back of the store, where the fire began. Furthermore, as I was saying, that Is the correct focal length to concentrate the rays. Now well go up this afternoon Stop, for Gods sake! whispered Hanson, and his face was You got me. All right. Make it two hundred thousand and Its ten per cent of that apiece to You scoundrel! yelled Catesby, catching Hanson by the throat. Now well send you to the states prison for sure. Im glad you said it, I am. I wanted my chance. Shucks! Lets call it all off, Mr. Catejby, Interposed the agent. You couldnt convict, with him in Rochester. Catesby released the trembling merchant. Is it all off? he asked. I guess so, murmured Mr. Han- he tomorrow, said, and, shaking off the expostulating Hanson, he went to his hotel. The Hanson store was the only one In town. It stood at the end of the main street ; It was badly situated, and on that account had lost money, but Hanson had expected the town to grow In the wrong direction. There was a clear space of a hundred yards on either side of it. In front ran the street, at the back a little unfrequented lane, and on the other side of this were a few outbuildings, used by Hanson to house his n delivery vans. It was this region that Catesby determined to explore. He reached the spot at nightfall and looked about him. The sky was fed all above the west. Catesby never son. Youll write a confession to dictaafterward knew how the absurd Idea tion as the price of Immunity. came to him perhaps it was the If Ive got to. Yes, agents remarks about putting out the All right. We'll have it right sun but then and there It dropped away. Say, Mr. Brown, have you a into his mind. ? I want to find when the Of course the theory of defective next leaves for Rochester. train Insulation was fictitious. It generally Is. Besides, the timing of the conflagration had been too advantageous Working the Dollar to Hanson. And nobody was in the You must learn not to overwork a store ; Hanson had managed to prove dollar any more than you would a his alibi by going to Rochester. horse. Three per cent is a small load The thought of Rochester made for It to draw, 6 a safe one. When it Catesby grit his teeth. pulls in 10 for you working The horses were stamping In their out West and youveitsgotlikely to watch to stalls. Nobody was about. Catesby see that It doesnt buck. When it went round to the back of the build- makes 20 you own a blame good critings, and saw a ladder leaning ter or a mighty foolish one, and you against the wall. That was all right want to make dead sure which. But if only there was no reason why any- it draws 100 its playing the races or body should have wanted to go up the something just as hard on horses and wall. dollars, and the first thing you know Looking closer, Catesby saw that you wont even have a carcass to haul somebody had gone not only up the to the glue factory. George Horace wall but upon the sloping roof, for Lorimer, in Baltimore and Ohio Magathere were footprints In the frozen zine. snow. And there were no in them. It was evidently a refined, Potatoes Oddly Shaped gentlemanly boot that had trodden of Irrigation water In some Scarcity there. of the high-lin- e districts in the state Catesby ascended the ladder and of Washington has had a effect got upon the roof. Then he saw on potatoes. Patches herequeer and there something that made his heart beat are yielding tubers about twice as long faster. It was a lump of clear Iqe as usual and of a regular thickness; In the snow frozen in, so that It was giving them the appearance of cucumnot readily discernible from below, bers. The formation is caused by the but unmistakably clear ice. Catesby pulling of root growth searching tlor squinted at the west, which woa still moisture. pea-gree- half-doze- time-table- nail-mar- n. toes. wipB medium sized an lf lf well-cooke- Mary Todd Lincoln Cake. Cream one cupful of butter with two cupfuls of sugar. Sift four cupfuls of flour with one teaspoonful of baking powder and one-hateaspoonful of soda ; beat six eggs, separating the yolks and whites. Add the yolks, well beaten, to the butter and sugar, then add gradaally one cupful of orange juice and the flour, reserving a little to dredge over the fruit and nuts. Beat s well and add pounds of pecan meats cut into pieces, not chopped; one pound of seeded raisins cut into pieces with scissors, and one-haof a grated nutmeg. Fold In the stiffly beaten whites of the eggs. Pour d into a floured pan and bake In a moderate oven three to four lf i ,3 --. - GJ - around many or tne courts." to- matoes, remove a slice from the top of each, scoop out some of the pulp and sprinkle the Inside with salt ; Invert to drain and stand one hour. Melt one teaspoonful of butter, add one tablespoonful of flour mixed with one-hal- f teaspoonful of salt, a few grains of pepper ; when well blended pour on gradually, stirring constantly, one-hacupful of cream. Bring to the boiling point, add one cupful of crab meat, one-hatablespoonful each of minced green and red pepper. Fill the tomatoes, cover with buttered crumbs and bake until the tomatoes are soft. Tomatoes tn Brine. This is an old recipe which has been published before. Peel firm, ripe, smooth tomatoes uniform In size; add a cupful of salt to a gallon of water and when boiling hot drop Id a few of the tomatoes at a time. Let them scald until d through but not broken, then pack carefully in jars while hot. The Juice of the tomato will be sufficient to cover them. See that they are put Into sterile jars and well sealed. Tomatoes will often spoil because the hard green center which Is often not well cooked, is not removed. 5 4 e, THE DEVIL'S DEPUTY He Began to Call Through a Horn. not. So I wont say, t, Your train left an hour ago and there Isnt another for that place until tomorrow. Ill say : The Height of Respect A1 The Hobo Yessir, Ive been outa work for six months. Six months idle? Dont you know Satan finds some mischief still for Idle hands to do? Come with me and Ill put you to work. well-grease- lf Good Training Is fish brain food? As to that I cant say. But It h educational. You soon learn to go a K It gingerly. What Did He Mean? Lost His Brake Lies slumbering' here One William Lake; He heard the bell. But had no brake. Is this airplane absolutely safe? asked the prospective buyer. Safest on earth, granted the maker, cryptically. A Cheerful Patient WORKED A SOFT BUNCH is as fatal in a hospital as the use of the wrong anesthetic. A cheerful patient, it is always Despondency This explains insisted, Is the notice in one London hospital: Remember the steam kettle. It is always up to Its neck In hot water, but it still continues to sing. half-cure- It d. And So It Goes you come to the dance tonight in that extremely scant costume of yours people will think terribly of you Oh, I dont give a wrap ! 1 er lf Im speaking to mj Sb-8-s- h, boss. Certainly, madam, an express A Three-Baggtrain runs every hour or two Juat express yourself and say where you Smith, being introduced to golf for want to go. the first time, had hit the ball a terOh, Ill make a great success at rific whack, and sent it half a mile. the business, Jerry added. Now, where do I run to? he cried I only hope the trains and you excitedly. agree, Jimmy said. But. Jerry was not paying any more Nothing to Live For Dr. Harrington What was the matattention to Jimmys remarks. He was calling out trains once more and the ter with your patient? hours. names of towns and you couldnt have Dr. Carrington She fretted herself Chestnut Sauce. Fry one-haan made out the names of many of the to death because she had nothing to onion, six slices of carrot cut into places. worry about. small pieces. In two tablespoonfuls He really was taking hold of hls of butter, five minutes; add three tae new Job in a most excelHopeful Sign of flour and fashion. lent blespoonfuls stir until Rectors Daughter Prayers were ofwell browned, then add one and one-hafered up for your husband last Sunday, cupful 8 of brown stock, a sprig St. John Did Nothing Mrs. Mudge. I hope he is better. of parsley, a bit of a bay leaf, eight A clergyman was examining a boy Mrs. Mudge Well, I will say e peppercorns and one teaspoonful of In a Sunday school class with regard seem none the worse for em. dont salt. Let simmer twenty minutes, to John the The boys London Passing Show. Baptist. add three tablespoonfuls strain, then of the prophet was very of currant Jelly, one cupful of boiled knowledge scant. Too Much Smoke French chestnuts and one tablespoon-fn-l At last the clergyman gald, Surely How does Joe like his part as a of butter. you can tell me what he did? In new play? the girl no He didnt anything. He war He says It is fine except that he a preacher, was the somewhat emto has smoke too many cigarettes barrassing answer. Notre Danye Juggler three-fourth- W H.B Tom (to friend in telephone booth) Why do you take your hat off7 be-ga- n traln-caller-ou- eu.y Reward for Honesty Jimmy passed along until he This train makes all stops. Thank you, sir, said Jimmy. And what track did you say? Track fourteen. And did you say there was a diner on that train? No, I didnt say, and I dont Intend to say Im busy as you can see. And he spoke very gruffly and shouting out : Express train for Chicago. Track It will stop anywhere you eighteen. desire it to stop. Just express yourselves. Track eighteen. I never heard any one say just that, said Jimmy. No matter, said Jerry, I am going to make improvements when I become a station or whatever it is theyre called. Then when people come up to me aslivvaa Honesty is the best policy, The cynic agent said, But dont expect a straight life To reward you till youre dead. lady hurrying by you not quite sure whether you mentioned my train or came to the place where Jerry was sitting. Excuse me, sir, he said in a very nervous voice, but did you say we stopped at my brothers farm? Jerry called out the names of the places on another route and then he looked down at Jimmy. A the dogs. flowd he manage to get such a soft tnap? Worked a bunch oft heads. of people with Would Write a Pun Id surely write A clever If only 1 pun Could think of one. Fancy Work The Surgeon wound for you The Patient plain sewing, embroidery? Ill sew up that scalp for $10. Gee, doc! 1 just want not hemstitching and make-believ- lf His Wife Knew Guest (who has been Invited to dinner) Are you sure Its all right 7 Doea your wife, know Im coming? Host Of course she knows. Wa argued about it for an hour this morning at breakfast. No Need for Copies .Friend Dont you keep a copy of your manuscripts? Budding Young Author No, I find that it Isnt necessary. I get ail the Originals back. |