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Show end her voice again woke the echoes like the tones of a flute Father! THAT GIRL of JOHNSONS By JEA.J Author MLATZ LVVLXM. u Ctrl' t iro,- - Etc. cf "At Entered Aerordini to Act of Contras n ths Vtu 110 by Street k Smith. la tb- - t'U., a iA the Libiaaaa at Coustesa. at Wathmgtoa. D C. CHAPTER VIII. Continued. The woman came to meet them as j they rode up. Foam dripped trom th5 mouths of thir horses, and their ! heads hung listless-l)- , while their flanks were coveted with sweat. The men dismounted and loosened the saddle girths. Had Johnson returned? they asked her. Not that ahe had heard of, she replied. Did they want Johnson? Had they been searcbltag for him? Yes, they replied, they wanted Johnson; he was summoned to appear In the town in the Green case; it was believed he could tell considerable about the matter; should be not appear they must wait. What if he were dead? she asked, curiously; if he had fallen Into some one of the dangerous places on the mountain? If he were dead, they said well, if he were dead that would put a different face upon the matter; they hoped he was not dead, for the law should not be baffled. Did she thifik he was dead? Had she cause to think so? No she knew no reason why Johnson should be dead unless he had fallen tn some of the dangerous places on the mountain, they must know this, for they had been there; for her part ahe knew nothing about it save from what she heard those say who had been there. .They paid her liberally and rode away. Dolores was still sitting at the gate under the pines w ith her haggard face and idle hards, and the eyes that watched for wbat did not com Johnson was not thre, she said, quietly, and they never questioned hqr word, hut Instinctively lifted their hi as they rode away. to-da- CHAPTER IX- - A More Thorough Search. Dolores, worn with watching and faint from lack, of food fell asleep at and slept the whole the night through; the dawning bad deepened to broad light when she waked. She bathed her face with cool water from the well and brushed vher soft hair back, wind'ng It in a heavy coll at the back of her head. The table was set as she had left it the day before, and when she bung the kettle over the fire she ook the pail and went out to milk Brindle. Lodle came up for water; be hesitated as he saw Dolores, but she rose up bravely to meet, him. She did not speak, but her eyes asked him a quesdoor-wa- tion. he Ther case were postponed, Ther jedge were put out consldrable. but as t couldnt be helped he said theyd pev ter wait tell yer feyther kern fie did .not Unger; he dared not linger when she was watching hjm. He could not tell her of the roused suspicion regarding Johnsons He left a full bucket on the edge of he well for her. Dolores was unused to attention; this alight act touched her atrangely; ahe watched him go ddwn the road, and his slouching figure had a sort of grace in her eyes. She arose and carried the pall In- said, slowly, e. , I shall find him she sail steadily, For the first time he noticed the bottle at her waist and the strange, sad expression of her face. A knowledge of her errand flashed upon He touched her arm gently to detain her. "You1 are going to find him. Miss Johnson Dolores? You believe he is lost over on yonder mountain? What fools we were not to have thought of that before. Let me go with you; may I? What could you do should you find him?" He used no softening words to hen he knew she comprehended the possible ending to their-searcto-da- ha must ride my horse. Miss Johnson. The way is long and rough, You and" I will walk, she said, simply. Her lips had lost their warm red color; her wide eyes were on his face In their strange wistfulness. Then I will leave him at the tavern, he said, quietly, to comfort her. A group of men were around the door of the tavern as they approached and were talking over the events of the previous day. When young Green and Dolores appeared their glances were suggestive, and they listened In silence when the young man spoke. When be finished an ominous silence fell upon them. Then Lodle arose. Of them all he was the most angular and uncouth, but among 'them be was nobler than they. Ther deptles dednt know ther mounting. he said gravely. "Theys stepped on em might hev a'ms othout kcowln et. Ef he hev met with an accdent he maynt be able ter kern an ll die thout help kern ter .'em. Ef tbet gal o' Johnsinga ken go ower thar ter hunt em, I reckon we uns ken do t. His slow heavy words roused an interest in his listeners as all Greena words could not do, and they arose at once to their duty with many a word of grumbling that passed unnoticed because each understood that this wss simply their way of showing the depth of their interest The strange party moved along the ghostly mist of the valley road and across the bridge like spirits of the mountain. The ascent was hard and toilsome, and Dolores was unused to such exertion; young Green was athletic, but he also had never so had his strength put to the proof. They paused many times to rest and' recover breath. By and by Green helped Dolores. Her recent lack of food and sleep had unfitted her for such exertion. She was panting and weak, but she smiled her slow, brave smile, and shook her head when he offered to take her home If she wished. Bhe came to find her father, she said quietly, and she would find him; she felt certain of - that Up In the blue space a vulture hovered; the dull flap of hla wlnga waa audible In the dead stillness and hollow below. Dolores saw him, and her , . eyes dilated. See! she cried, her sweet, strangely penetrating voice full of terror echoing down the misty hollow, See! Why Is he there? They follow where there are. wounded. He la not there . , for nothing. . followed terror Their her eye , her; was reflected in their facet, nsed as they were to such scenes, and young Green instinctively drew her nearer himself as though to shield her from what might follow. There was noth- Fa-her- The vulture whirred down in front of them with its fierce cry. Then suddenly up from the depths, yet not far from them, floated a faint call, half moan, half answer. They listened as though in doubt, afraid to believe lest thev be mistaken. But again the faint voice scunded not far distant, but weak. Green stretched himself flt on the ground nd leaned, far over the pertjous ed,.. About tweity feet below & aharp ledge projected, forming a flat shelf; this was covered with a tangle of shruba and bushes. Tfc wmtst hung about it like a phantom shroud, and even to Greens clear eye it waa hut faintly discernible. Whether or not Johnson was there, he could not tell. He called cheerily, and again the weak voice replied; the bushes below were stirred slightly, aid a feeble hand appeared for an instant. Green arose swiftly to his feet; he uncoiled the rope with swift sweep of hla muscular young arms, and fastening one end around hla waist secured the other end to a sturdy sapling near. The men understood his design without words, and obeyed hla , orders promptly. Dolores watched them with dilating eyes and her lips cloae shut, as though to stifle a cry. When she saw what The Latest of th Decrees of Fashion Crepe Marquise One of the New Jap- Spring and Summer Fabric anes Satins Thai Are Bound t Be . Popular. filNQS ed trom rust by an Inexpensive mixture made of copal varnish mixed with as much olive oil as will give it a degree of greasiness, and afterward adding to this mixture ss much pink, And brunettes may consider this Vollea for spring wear ahow faint spirit of a blessing, as it is particularly becomturpentine ss of varnish someTo clean a clock lay In the bottom ing ta their type. Pink is used for colored plaids and raised dots, a rag saturated with kerosene. The the foundation of the frock, and It is times both in the one pattern. hats are to be fumes loosen the dirt and cause U Small trimmed with cluster of cherry or deep poppy shade that blend with worn, their severity softened by a to drop out In a few days place anIt, The eflect is very rich, and a hand- ribbon rosette holding a falling bunch other cloth saturated In kerosene ta some gown Is the result if care la ot flowers at the aide. the clock. The fumes lubricate the Dont try to wear that new Alge- works. taken tn th shading of the color. rian blue unless you have a faultless ' i Blouse Eton. complexion. Childs Frock. Some of the- spring wklklng hats are or French frocks are Walking costumes made with s!rrt coats and skirts that clear the ground trimmed with foulard handkerchiefs, among the most fashionable shown are the latest shown and are charm-tngl- y which ahow Japanese"" centers and for the little folk and are charming la the extreme. This one Is made ol graceful as well as hygienic and plain border. Lots of tawny yellow shades and mercerized blue chambray with trimcomfortable. This one la made of mixed homespun. In tans and browns, umbers will be worn by those who ming of white embroidery and Is emwith revert of tan colored cloth, and can do so without endangering tbelr inently simple as well' ss attractive. Fed and Pink Combined. A combination of colors most people would exclaim at has become very popular this season. It is red and three-cornere- - Long-walste- good look. Cotton Crepes. Crepe marquise is one of the new spring and summer fabrics that can be washed. It has a crepe ground of monotones, and Is distinguished by embroidered dots. Crepe Jacqueline, another silk and cotton goods In monotones, runs through the gamut of colors from pale ecru to black, with Crepe overrunning jacquards la similar to crepe marquise, save that elite stripes instead of dots break Its surface. Ciepe princes la all cotton, but la a charming fabric. Voile duchess is a new and cheap goods, with three thread woven together in such a way ss to prevent sagging of the material. Pompadour crepe is another new dress material, with the softness ot crepe and the lustre of .silk, and printed ip Pompadour designs. Veils Are Passing. Veils will be much less worn because of the veil effects In the lace trimmings, and feathers, though seen occasionally, will be far less popular than flowers. Roses stand first in large and small, and pink more than other colors. And all the --handsomest ornaments are In art noveau tinted to match all the spring flowers. -- AC Let me go; It I my duty." young Green waa about to do, she came forward, a world of wonder and horror and pleading In her eyes that were larger and darker than usual as they met the steady blue ones above her. Do not go," she said, slowly, as though the words would not come. Let me go; It 1 my duty; but you you must not risk your life for him. He replied hurriedly. There was a swift flashing smile in - his ayes as they met her. It was pleasant to him that she cared for his safety, and he answered her' with a swift, brave smile. He spoke to the mea cheerily, but clearly and concisely; he told them to hold hard and mind - their work. They were ready, and obeyed him at once, and without words. As he turned to let himself down over the edge he looked toward Dolores. She was standing apart from them white and silent, her slender, graceful figure in Its homely print gown sharply defined against the drooping pine boughs that swung low down; her brown eyes were on him with A great wonder In their depth a At the time he did not understand, but he smiled at her, and the smile was so grave and tender and steady that It seemed to her afterward when she thought of It that he had spoken. She neither moved nor spoke; he believed that she did not see him though her eyes wer on him till he disappeared over the edge, the rope about the vultures prey; making a dull whir through the grass ing certain it might be a wounded hare, a stag, that stifled all thought in her mind or a man! That it waa something but the possibility' of danger to him. (To be continued.) ' was certain; something, too, that waa wounded, not dead. Source of Nervous Impulse. t They stood In alienee a moment V The theory of Loeb and Matthews k with faces, while the bird that the nervous Impulse, although it of death hovering above them had a brings in electricity, is far from terrible meaning for them. Dolores tue transmission of that Imclung to young Green with trembling pulse as identical with a simple elechands In the first wild moment; she trical current In a medical journal, did not feel his strong arm about her; Dr, OBrien advocates the old theory there was a look In her eyes he could that nervous current and electrical never forget. Then she loosened her current are Identical, because, first hold of him, and stood alone slender electricity Is always present when and stately on the brink of the yawn- rerves set; second, electricity is the ing gulf. .It was marvelous how she form of torce which would do the Impressed those about her with her work required; third, because the terpersonality. - Many a time afterward minal and central mechanisms conthe young man was wakened In the nected with the nerves correspond to night with the memory of her as she the terminal and central mechanisms stood there In her utter connected with electrical system of her feet touching the edge' of communication and do similar work the gulf opening before her, her ten- in serdlng, receiving, relaying, switch der face grand with its brave soul Ing. transforming, accumulating, reI will call him," she said, gravely. tarding, distributing and translating He may answer, for he i there, I impress ions, and, fourth, because elecknow. tricity, with auch construction of con. She leaned above the void filled In ductors and of terminal mechanisms. with ghostly mist and gruesome shad- Is the only form ot force we know of ows; young Green's band waa upon that would do all the work required. her arm, but she did not know It She called aloud, and her voice rang down Vital Btafstics of London. the silence, waking the echoes from Greater London, which drcludes aU rock to rock the suburbs, has a population of 6.581 S72, an Increase of Just under 1,000.000 Father! Father!" The bird of death overhead Capped In ten years, more than half of which his heavy wings and uttered a fierce occurred In th outer ring." At the cry as a panther might that has lost ages of nineteen, twenty, twenty-onits young. They waited and listened; to twenty-five- , and twenty five to thirno sound disturbed the hush of the ty, there are more than twice as many mountains heart rave the echoes females i.s males. It is pointed out 1 fainting farther and farther Into the considering the excess of females over males, account must b taken of the mysterious depth beiow. "Father! Father!" large number of female domestic servh'e did not hear, said Dolores, ants who are brought Into London quietly. "Or perhaps be cannot an- from the country. London has 234, swer. I will cail again. 298 female servants!, and onljr 15,425 That he was there ahe did pot men servants. London baa less childoubt; 'whether dee? or alive eke dren than it has had for many years, would find 1 lfil; she believed that, toe. but It has more people over forty-fiv- e She placed ter hands to her mouth. than ever before. ' -- 4C74 Blouse Eton, 32 to 40 busk 4TJ Waiting 8klrt, 22 to 30 waist. tndifles the fashionable tuck In both blou and skirt. The drop shoulders, the Tde sleeves and the crushed belt all &rk the blouse as essentially the skirt with front and and short tucks between ts nof the newest and best liked. To make the House tor a woman ot me- urit while baVattkfc dian Mze A Belt of Precious Stones. attractive new belt Is composed of large gunmetal beads and precious stones set In a circle. Olivines, ameAn thysts, topazes, coral and turquoises figure In this belt. Gunmetal beads separate the stones, so that there IS no clash of colors. will be required V,i yards of material 27, 2!4 yards 44 or 2 yards 82 Inches wide; to make the skirt 7,4 yards 62 yards 27, 5 yards 44 or 2 Inches wide strength. When ahe had finished she filled a large bottle with rich new milk, and hung it at her side with a slender rope across her shoulders; she knew that she! would have need of both her hands. Then she closed the door and went down the path with a firm step. At ahe pushed the rickety gate up and fastened it with its swinging rope, and turned to go down the road, a step crurcbvd the gravel at her side. and a familiar voice sounded in her ears, a voice that hitherto had held such sweetress to her shut as she tad always been In her hard life. But Bhe turned tow with the free look dylrg from her face and eyes. DA res! exclaimed young Green, eagerly, a warm light In his kindly eyes as be went up to her with outstretched hand3. 1 came over to see about your father. You have heard nothing from him yet,. Mias Johnson?" 46S2 Child's Frock, 2 to I rears. years ot age will be required 2V4 but the design can be reproduced is many materiala. Tbr slightly open neck ts s apodal feature and the wide collar is pectiIarly stylish and becoming. To makq the frock for a child yards of material 27, $ yards 22 or ywrda 44 Inohea wUa. . A May Manton pattern. No. 4 CZZ, sizes 2 to 8 years, w ill be mailed to any address on receipt of tea cent. of 6 Japanese Batins. How lovely are the gauzes, soma of W them exhibiting velvet brocade, some A May Manton pattern of blouse, satin atrlpes; many are embroidered No. 4674, sixes 22 to 40, or of skirt. with gold wistaria blooms. Printed No. 4673, size 22 to SO, will be mailed Alcohol cleans piano keys; kero- satins show something of the Japto any address on receipt of ten eenta sene. oilcloth, table and shelf coven. anese element, and though we cannot for each. A tablespoonful of vinegar mixed quite make up our minds whether w with three of pure linseed oil will are to be faithful to silk and return freshen and polish mahogany. with all our allegiance to It, It Is cerPopular Lacts. For sponging out bureau drawers or tainly making Its way for pictura Bruges and dnehesss figure on many sideboards use tepid water containing gowns, and soft makes are delicately of the new Paris gowns, which means It Is hoped that Honlton will have a a small quantity of thymolin. painted with chine effects. DiaphanTo clean plaster of p&rls ornaments ous silk muslins and tulles cannot be look In. It ts so pretty combined with thick coating of beaten for evening wear, and th amsoft Suede tn belts and In ippliquea on cover them with mats rials. Black lac sparkles with starch and allow it to bscom per- plitude of skirts ahow them off walL fectly dry. Then It may be brushed jet soil Is accompanied by beautiful eoUan, which are nfore wonderfully off and tha dirt with 1L Polished iron work can be preservtot than Jet ha ever been. 4 llVIiRyitfVVVVVVVVVVVVy,MVhVVVyVti WITH CAPE EFFECT. m m m m m When making a pudding dont forget to make a pleat in the cloth at the top of your basin, so as to allow th pudding room to awelL The handa caa be cleansed better with warm water than with cold, but they should always be rinsed afterward with cold water, as them In a better condition. A good polish for stoves Is made of on teaspoonful of powdered alum mixed with the stove polish. Tha brilliance that this polish will give to a stove will last for a long time. To preserv stair carpets put pads of old blankets on each step. If there Is no store of ancient blankets to draw from, a substitute may be mads of several thicknesses of brown paper. When a spoonful of borax Is put Into the last water tn which white clothes are rinsed, It has tha effect of whitening them. Before it Is added to the rinsing wjer the borax should be dissolved In a little hot water. awe-struc- "I will walk, aha aald simply, aide. Then she prepared .a pot of coffee strong and clear, and drank a cupful She Tried some bacon and eggs, and ate them determinedly. She was impelled by her hidden purpose, should have and ate that she d s this-keep- , Readers ot this paper eaa Moure any May Menton pattern Illustrated above by BUinsout with 10 oeato all bleaks In soupon, sad mad to K. E. EerrUon A Co.. SI PUoe, CUt. set Fetters will be melted promptly it. 1 Kamo e Wa!s made with fancy capes, or are both graceful and factorable, anj are becoming to the greater number of womankind. Th1 tme lg peculiarly effective and mh',s part of Ik costume of violet seeded voife trimmed with ecru ard uorn with a crushed bPlt of or ns satin. The tucks, Jhat sre.aT-ti.- e a 0 effect In wai- -t and to confine the sleeves clorij at the ebonldprs. provide soft , cape collars, lac-piQ- ue jt-- a - fullness below the stltctlrgs that State means admirable folds and lines and allows the droop over the wide belt Fatten e that marks the latest models. Tc meot woman make the waist for a Waist Measure U tor aVlrtl dium size will be required SV4 yards 2 Rust Measure (if tor sralsti ?arda 4i of material 21 or 27 irchrs wide, with 6 yards of applique Ace Of child's or Oise's pattern) to finish edges of cape, sleeves and collar. A May Manton pattern. No. 4678, Write pa'nly. FiC oct Sit blanks. Enclose vigoa 32 to so, "1 be mailed to any J0& Mali to K. E. LurUoa Ct 6 Plymouth cents. address on receipt of ten PlsoaC&icega r -- |