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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1940-09-26, Page 3SERIAL STORY ®THE SUM k 8y Jackson Gregory SYNOPSIS Barry Haveril leaves his Texas home to see the country, meets a man who has just been shot who turns out to be a cousin of his, Jesse Conroy,. When they part, Barry leaves for home and comes across the murdered body of his brother;- °Robert. Barry starts searching for the .iurderer and finds a spot to get gold. He goes to Tylersville to get money for it. There he meets Judge Blue and his daughter, Lucy, who helps him to get 8450 for his gold. Judge Blue also tells him that the gun Jesse gave him is the gun of a murder- er known as the Laredo Kid" The Judge invites Barry up to visit him and there Barry discovers the horse and saddle which was stolen from his brother, Robert, when he was killed. He finds out that it be- longs to a cowboy who will return that night. He waits outside the stable and finally a rider comes up who turns out to be Jesse Con- roy.. He accuses Jesse of killing his brother and of being the Laredo Kid. Judge Blue comes up behind, knocks Barry unconscious and tells Jesse (Laredo) that Barry knows where there is gold and he's keep- ing him until he finds out where it is. Barry escapes, however, and as he is riding through the moun- tains a shot whizzes past his ear. The man who fired the shot ex- plains that he thought Barry was the Laredo Kid. : *: CHAPTER X Before Barry left Tylersville be drew heavily upon his pocket Money and bought the first horse he had owned. He purchased the best to be had on short notice; and roue out of town that evening well • equipped, his carbine in saddle hol- ster, conveniently at hand. He. struck out for his own place, at the head of Sun Creek Valley. Barry stopped at his own creek and went soberly to work. Day att- er day he labored all day long with sand and gravel, washing his gold itt s• deep frying pan. Encounter- ing one pocket after another dur- ing three consecutive days, each as rich as the one he had come upon. the first day, he accepted his good fortune quite as a matter of course. "Must be more than two thou- sand dollars already! That's more than I'm going to need. I'll get .started tomorrow morning," When he departed at daylight, still heading north and west, but beginning to swing a bit more west- wardly, he carried his gold inside his bed roll. Cousin Jesse Rides West Down in a long valley at the head of a vast, rippling, grassy plain— cow country, this was — he tarried at the boisterous little town of Five Springs, Some days before, a young man answering Laredo's descrip- tion, three others of his stamp with him, had stormed into town, paid his wild way in gold dost, had got- ten into a brawl and had stormed out of Five Springs again, headed west. Barry followed on. Whenever he heard of depred:t• tions, of lawlessness and cruelty and wanton killing—anti these were not uncommon—he sought his Cous- in Jesse in the neighborhood. But Cousin Jesse rode on, ever west- ward, Both Barry IIaveril and the home F3:u _''�` if �iiAl9Va STAMPS ISSUE 39—'40 country back into which he rode had changed during three years. Barry was a good two inches taller; his was a sinewy slim figure, sway- ing gracefully in an accustomed saddle; he jingled spurs with the best; he used a revolver as though it were a part of his own body, as much so as his hand. Cattle Country He passed on, and found that this was rapidly becoming cattle coun- try; looking down into the lower lands he was always seeing herbs, and occasional cowboys. Within half a day's ride from the creek where he had found gold, he came upon a brawling, squalling, dusty, raw brat of a town. This was Red Rook where first Barry saw it one late summer noon- day. Everything was eommotion and dust and excitement, with the hum of cross -cut saws, the thud of ham- mers and the raucous voices of im- patient, sweating men. Barry tarried twenty-four hours in the bedlam and was glad to get the noise of hammering and saw- ing and cursing out of his ears, the smell of the place out of his nos- trils. He began to see landmarks on every hand that he knew as' well as he knew his own boots. But over the first ridge, looking down into Pleasant Valley, he encountered the unfamiliar again.. Down a winding trail, riding like a man in• some sort of. new-faugled riding habit, a girl with hair flying like the wav- ing water -manes was the final note. The trail was steep and crooked, he high above, she far below. Al- most as soon as he saw her he lost sight o8 her around a bend. Once. he heard her horse's hoofs' clanging against the rocks, though he could not see her. Then' he did glimpse her at the exact instant when she pulled her horse in so sharply that it slid on four bunched feet. That was because three men had suddenly appeared before her in a little open place, the three abreast, blocking the way. A Girl's Scream He saw her whirl and start back toward the valley. He heard a man's voice shouting; he saw one of the three forcing his horse after her; he saw the widening noose of the man's rope circling above his head ---and heard the girl's scream. Barry Haveril shot down that steep trail. The two men holding her were so utterly taken by surprise that they stood stupidly and gawked; the third, slightly behind them and thug nearest Barry, young and bleak -eyed, whipped out his gun and fired, and his first bullet struck Barry's saddle horn and r itined off into the forest like an angry bee. His second bullet went almost straight down into the ground as he was toppling from the saddle, for Barry had firecl as he saw the other's gun flash out, and' found its target unerringly. The fallen man's horse bolted down trail and crashed into the little knot, human and equine, blocking the way. In a moment of utmost confusion, with the girl al. most breaking free, Barry saw the two men reaching for their guns. One of the two jammed the muzzle of his gun between her shoulders. "You shoot, damn shoot!" he called out. "Call it a draw then, so you clear out," Barry retorted. This girl with the wind-blown hair and violet -gray eyes and the lines of her that fitted into • his ideals like a beloved one in .a lov er"s arms, was the loveliest thine he bad eves' seen,. At that instance Lucy Blue, like a little wistful, van, fishing ghost ho,gan fading out of his life, "I clo thank you!" she nisei out .thea, unnerved. "Voll, one man against ti'nse three devils! And— a n it—" "Come And See Me" "I'm. gait , to see you n;; t `u, you know," •said Barry. She pointed. "I live down there, You can't see the house; it's hidden by the Mites. Yes. You will conte to gee mc." She, spurred oft down the trail. Ile went nn his way, headed tor his lonely c nb:n and thinking at hes. 'I`hcn at. lost 1.e came into a country where not'.ting had ellen g. ed. And then he saw to little trickle Princesses' Dolls Visit Dorninion "France" and "Marianne;" Presented to the King', Daughters By the French Re- public Are Touring Canadian Cities — Have Complete Feminine Wardrobe you, an' 1 Women in every city in Canada will have an opportunity to see the most perfect and complete fem- inine wardrobe ever assembled here now that "France" and "Marianne," the French dolls of Princesses E1- izabeth and Margaret Rose, are making a tour of the Dominion. The National Refugee Committee, under the chairmanship of Senator Cairine Wilson, arranged the tour which started in the capital Sep- tember 14. The dolls were presented to the British Princesses by the children of France. After the Ottawa premiere are on display there for three weeks, their wardrobes also being on. exhibition in 13 specially designed cases. MONEY GOES FOR REFUGEES Then the display will go east and finally west. The dolls will travel for 13 months and in each. city the local council of women will see that someone is on hand to tell the story of the gown's and answer questions. HISTORY OF CLOTHING The money raised will be used in connection with refugee prob• leets but, quite aside from the cause which the fashionable French dolls will plead, is the beauty and history of their clothing. "Marianne," who represents the Republic of France, has the tris• color note in many of her ensemb- les. It shows in the handles of her sunshades. In the color schemes of her gowns and in her costume jewellery are to be found the "flowers of France"—the common red poppies, marguerites and blue bachelor's buttons which in France are gathered into a red, white and blue bouquet upon every occasion of festival or ceremony. Wardrobes of the dolls contain eight fur coats, 28 evening gowns, several dozen hats and tulle head- dresses for gala occasions. Many tiny pairs of shoes are made of linen, straw, satin, suede and lea- ther". A Good Carriage - Can Be Learned Easy Steps Can Be Taken to Improve Yours — Careless Posture • Spoils Appearance . An awkward gait spoils Com- pletely an otherwise lovely ap- pearance, writes Alice Hart, beauty editor. No amount of • grooming ran quite make up for the effect achieved by carrying the head far forward or down so that the chin almost touches the chest. Clothes can't be as flattering as it is possible for them to be unless shoulders are square, back- bone straight, stomach in and Chest high. STAND AND SIT WELL The first step toward learning to walk beautifully and grace- fully is to do posture exercises until you stand and sit well, says Alicia Hart, beauty colutnnist, who urges women to get into the habit of standing. with the end of spinal column slightly up and forward, stomach up and in, chest high, neck straight. Shoulders should be back but not exagger- atedly se. When you walk, swing your legs from, the hips — not the knees. Try to strike a happy me- dium between very long and short, Mincing steps. W eight should be on :the balls of the feet. Don't drag your heels or, worse yet, walk on tiptoes. A good carriage and graceful walk are worth striving for, for they add to health and conse- quent good spirits, as well as making the new fall costume look as attractive as it Was meant to be. • Old Blankets A white blanket that has gone in parts can become a p1etty cot rov- er. Cut a'dozen small squares out of the good part of the blanket, then dye halt of them rose pink or sky blue. Arrange the squares altern- ately in checks incl embroider them on to tho other with blue or pink wool in blanket stitch. Bled tho cover with satin. of bluish -gray smoke nailing it; thin wisp upward from his c•him nay! He trade np to the cabin ani tlitmotntted, throwing open the door violently. Squatting before his firtesd i ;t', busled with frying pan and r.oricc pot, was old Timberline, "howdy," said Timber, as though they'd parted yostrrd ry, ".Jus' in time for supper." When Barry went straleht to his hunk and threw himself flown and laughed, and kept on laughing, 'I'itnberlitie ceeld only suppose that Ise rt'us clvintk, (To tae Continued) B T A Of Needlework The Gentle Art, One of the Main Leisure Time Activities in Colonial Days, Is Again Popular Among the Women. folk Revival Seen By SADIE B. CHAMBERS MORE •REQUESTS T have been wondering this week just what T should write to you in order that you might have some last-minute helps on your: conserves and pickles. I wished to give you (without repeating my- self) recipes that would be prac- tical and helpful in conserving everything possible from your garden or from the market in or- der that you might be able to fill every jar. In the midst of this ponder- ing I received several requests all in a bunch, which solves my problem and here is hoping, this week they may solve ,yours: Corn Relish 12 ears corn Vs cabbage 2 large onions 1 green pepper 2 stalks celery hearts 3 cups vinegar 1% cups sugar a/a cup flour 3 tablespoons salt '/4 teaspoon mustard One-eighth teaspoon 34 teaspoon tumeric Cut Corn from the cob. Chop cabbage, onions, pepper, combine with cern. Put all the vegetables into a kettle and pour over half of the vinegar. Mix the dry in- gredients and add the remaining vinegar. Combine the two mixtures, bring to the boiling point and cook slowly for 40 minutes. Pour into clean hot jars and seal at once. Red Cabbage Pickle 1 red cabbage 6 medium sized beets 1 cup horseradish tsp. cayenne 1 cup white sugar Salt to taste Chop cabbage andA beets, heat vinegar, add sugar and spices; add to beets and cabbage. Place in crock or bottles and seal. Pear Conserve ,8 cups pears 3 cups sugar a/�, cup preserved ginger 1• cup pecans or walnuts (chop- ped) 1 lemon Prepare pears, peeling and ;'coring and dicing; then measure. Combine pears, sugar and gin- ger and let stand for 2 hours. Boil for about 15 minutes or until fruit looks clear. .Add nuts and lemon, which have been put through food chop- per. Cook for 30 minutes. Pour into glasses and paraffin at once. Grape Conserve 5 lbs. grapes 5 lbs. sugar 1 lb. raisins 3 oranges 1 cup chopped walnuts Separate skins and pulp of grapes, cook pulp and run through a colander to remove the seeds. Cut rind of oranges and run through meat chopper after having extracted. the juice. Cook alltogether until thick, then add 1 cup chopped nuts. Boil ten'' minutes. Pour into hot jelly glasses and seal. Five Fruit Sauce (medium) cayenne The revival of the gentle art of needlework, a favorite colonial lei- sure activity, is becoming more widespread, accordingto Walter Storey, of the New York Times. Every group has its enthusiasts, apparently women for the most part, but including some mon. Something of the scope and del- icacy of their work on furniture coverings, bedspreads and hangings is suggested in an exhibition of the results of the "America Through the Needle's Eye" contest. 20 tomatoes 6 apples 6 pears 6 peaches 1 pint pitted plums 3 red peppers 5 cupfuls sugar 2 sticks of cinnamon 1 tablespoon whole cloves 1 tablespoon mixed spice 1 tablespoon salt 1 quart vinegar Boil for 2 hours; makes fi pint jars of sauce. READERS WRITE IN! Miss Chambers welcomes per. sonal letters from interested readers. She is pleased to receive suggestions on topics for her column, and is even ready to lis. HOOKED RUGS, PETIT POINT Hooked rugs, petit and gros point chair coverings, hangings, patchwork spreads and tablecloths, both embroidered and crocheted, bear witness to unusual skill and patience in wielding hook or needle. 01d -fashioned afghans are a feature and even embroidered towels are included in this careful selection of tite work of contestants from North Dakota to Connecticut. The highly decorative appearance of most of the pieces suggests that these amateur needleworkers have a greater knowledge of design than is generally supposed. Even when a subject so prosaic as a map is selected, as it was by a needlepoint expert who pictured the islands of the Caribbean, the variation of col- or and textures produces a most attractive result. Again, in a quilt kr-hose patchwork forms a map of the United States, the color harm- ony of pastel yellows, orange and beige gives it distinction and sug- gests its use as a bed covering for a boy's room or a wall hanging for a den. Autumn Canvas Autumn is the trees' disrobing, Th cidery odor of orchards, The pleasant scent of leaf smoke, The sound of dogs barking afar off And of children shouting. OS Autumn is the fragrant, mellow blend Of winter on the way And summer's end. W. Harrison Brewer. ten to your "pet peeves." Re- . quests for recipes or special menus are in order. Address your letters to "Miss Sadie B. Cham. ers, 73 West Adelaide Street, Toronto." Send stamped, self- addressed envelope if you wish a reply. ;,e,.. cif a. •: eiit'�•rf'� TREAT YOURSELF DAILY TO DOUBLEM INT GUM -HEALTHFUL, REFRESHING AND DELICIOUS CT -31 Chewing Healthful, refreshing, Wrigley's Doublerniut Gum helps keep your teeth clean, bright and attractive, your • throat cool and moist—its deli- cious flavor assures pleasant breath. Enjoy it daily! GET SOME TODAY Demand Heavy For Chemists War Program Results in Flood of Requests at Ottawas So great has been the demand for chemists, due to acceleration in the Dominion's explosives and chemical production, that there are now very few unemployed chemists, Dr. H. M. Tory, bead of the technical section of the Vol- untary Service Registration Bur- eau, said last week at Ottawa. Requests for chemists have been flooding the Ottawa bureau, and in an effort to meet the de- mand, the technical section has circularized chemists working in other industries to determine their willingness to change their place of employment to help in the war program. The majority of thein have expressed willing- ness to do so. The bureau continues to re- ceive requests for other skilled workers who have offered thei' services in the expanding war ef- fort. Requests have been mostly for electrical engineers, .particu- larly those in the radio field, and mechanical engineers. The bureau has a list of some 15,0011 engin- eers in all branches from which to call as the need arises. THREE DIFFERENT DESIGNS FOR RUGS Here are three different designs which are used in making these crocheted rugs. They are simple to make and may be attempted by any beginner. Pattern No. 479 contains list of materials needed, il- lustration of, stitches and complete instructions for making all three. 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