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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1949-04-21, Page 61001 aam VACUUM PACOt+sD 'e ALWAYS Fel ScSil9 k1 WEST OF T. E SUN A Serial Story by JOSEPH LEWIS CHADWICK CHAPTER I The stagecoaetm had roiled breath- takingly for so many weary miles over Arizona's dusty trails that its mere stopping startled its passen- gers. Then the. rifle shot, crashing against the night quiet. threw them into panic. The ambush, cleverly Planned, was deftly executed. A boulder twisted its narrow way onto the road and trapped the racing horses. Three men, mounted and armed, swooped down with grim, hawkish purpose. The rifle shot drilled the guard's gun arm. The bandit leader's face was hid- den behind a neck -scarf mask. He signaled with his rifle. and his two companions dismounted. They were two hard looking men. The big, be - whiskered one covered the driver and guard.. The short, swarthy man jerked open the coach's door. "Everybody out! Take it easy, and nobody'lI be hurt." . The passengers stepped out and were ordered into a line facing the unasked rider. Ttve. of the eight passengers were women, one a tall slender girl in gray. The leader was a black blur against the darkness. His voice was snuffled by the mask, "We want nothing of you people. You'll not be harmed. Just stand quiet." His guns swung threateningly up- ward toward the two men atop the stage. He ordered them to throw down their weapons, When they had obeyed: "You carry a money box for a man named Barron at Santa Bonita. AVe want it. Throw it down!" The guard muttered an oath, but a metal box dropped to the ground. The unshaven bandit picked it up and climbed onto his horse. "That's all!" the bandit leader snapped. "Stand quiet for 15 min- utes, Come along, Pete!" , But the swarthy man was eyeing the girl in gray. The moon slid suddenly from behind a black cloud, and its silvery glow touched her, Her face was young. Her fea- tures were finely molded, her skin a smooth white against which her blue eyes seemed very dark, Her hair had a golden sheen beneath her fashionable bonnet. Her long, full dress was gathered close to the youthful lines of her body. Pinned to the neck-line of the dress, at 'her throat, was a cameo set in gold. It was at the pin that the swarthy bandit stared. Sudenly his hand darted out, and he tore the cameo away with a vicious tug that ripped .pen the girl's dress. She gasped and her hands darted to the parted waist, But she was not quick enough to catch the envelope; it fluttered to the ground and the ban- dit pounced upon it. The girl cried, "Give me that let- ter!" She reached out but her hands were struck down. The masked man swung his horse close. He struck his gun barrel hard against his companion's shoul- der. "Give that back!" he ordered. The man obeyed, then hurried to his horse. The masked man sat rigidly in the saddle for a brief interval, staring at the girl from between sombrero brim and mask. Then he swung his mount and rode quickly away into the rocks. The stage driver hit the ground and grabbed up the guard's rifle. He fired rapidly into the shadows. The crashing sounds rolled emptily out over the desert. The girl stood clutching the letter between her hand . . is Lannasa was a boom town. It had mushroomed up almost over night, the hub of a cattle and silver coun- try. But the handwriting was al- ready on the wall. The railroad was coming through, but it would amiss Lannasa by 20 miles. Virginia Ames stood at her hotel window looking down into the dusty, sun -blasted street. Her dark blue eyes were troubled; she had just finished reading, for perhaps the hundredth time, her all-impor- tant letter. Trains and boats and stages had carried her into a country totally unlike her own. The Territory, all dust and heat, seemed a million miles away from Washington, her home. She thought of fine houses and tree -studded avenues, and felt lonely -and a little afraid. A man stepped from a saddler's shop across the street. He caught and held Virginia's interest. He stood in the sun and rolled a cigar- ette, a tall, dark man in fine gray broadcloth and low -crowned, wide - brimmed hat, He, at least, looked like the East. His sharp -featured face was hand- some, rather pale. There was an ease about him, a natural calm, which contrasted sharply against the hurly-burly of the rough town, As he lighted his cigarette, his glance chanced to Virginia's win- dow. His black eyes held. He smiled with a flash of white teeth, removed his hat, and bowed. Virginia compressed her lips and looked elsewhere. She felt the heat of color in her cheeks, afraid he would think she had flirted. Later, descending to the lobby, she saw a man in army uniform stride through the open doorway. Tie cane directly toward her, as if he had been seeking her, She halted, her knees suddenly weak. Confusion played havoc with her thoughts. (Continued Next Week) CROSSWOR PUZZLE A r.R0i4S1 1, sot hies 5. SIels ted a. Pierce 4.2. lYfusiral in ai ran -tear. 13. inns 14 1"n' iia. Ma t, a better 427 Artificial language Ss Mat's mraktivi 59 Thin cakes 21. Weak iti,3 'Headpiece i4 i itrher s t ,+•lel n T r It `i l,riw o T ni0,l:atral4r n. Hard ono t Msraked bail 2, Of th4 anou+.h 4. Rea 1. 5. Spanish jrarnine :,Ir" 1 Burden M ylselt," . idngiiiilx dynasty' A. I.ocatiota K i. R. S't.owe •r nine 1 s11bine 9sleigh Tennis names °Trees Y. village to Vermont s. Regular 9. Forbear hag 16. Jewish mouth 34. (*aunt X& haul 2F anther 29. k'lerntsh 22. Mtikfish 26. Socia 6. Rustle P. Determined 68. And not g0. Poker stake 5. 'Egyptian •rown 9, Indian 4. Syrtse river 6. Ton and I 8I. Amber 24. Beverage 57. !tubbed oat 38. Rodent 40. Mark nt a blow 44. 16.1un r 95. Frrrtts 48. Low plata 96. 'Indigo source 48, 'Pulse got! 40. Bulblike stein 5O. Ages 62. Night before 57. Near Answer elslew:'. r:c: in this issue e Stocks That Will Sock Pop's 'W;,ainkr'oll 1'i:• Vic: ,anter evening model boasts a hand -applique(! Jl c gold clock. rat ,: 4 'L eti "Hear A:.ne I-[irst: 1 have been married for years. 1 have had 13 children, 12 'of wlmonm are alive: eight married, four at home. F.o r 12 years I've been working iu a hospital, making good money. I never have had any of my own before. But now my husband thinks I should pay all the bills. "1 do all my housework, pay tor the laundry, - buy the children's clothes. I have furnished the house decently, so they are not ashamed to entertain their friends. "My husband and I never speak except in argument. He has been unfaithful, running around with other women, I have had to do washing, and housework, and at one time even had to go on relief to raise my children. "Five years ago I met a very fine man. He has the sante trouble I have. He has been very attentive, and says he loves me. "1 will be looking for any -advice that you may give. 1 read' your column every day, and think you are Avomderful. • A. B. LOOK AHEAD * .\.ny woman ' who has gone * through the hard times raising her children that you knew;` de- * serves to keep whatever money she • .< vow for herself. Make life easier and happier. Make this for a housedress now, for sun later. A. beautiful sight to see, a cinch to sew, a jiff to Launder and whisk off and on! :Pattern 4884 comes in sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20; 40. Size 16 takes 4$r yards 35 -inch fabric, This his pattern, easy to use, simple to sew, is tested for fit. Has com- plete illustrated instructions. Send, TWENTY-FIVE CENTS (25c) in coins ('tamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern. Print plainly SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS, STYLE NUMBER, Send your order to Box 1, 123 t hrIiirr•ITtlt 5t., New Toronto, Ont. Brit I'm afraid you will never * get your husband to assent. Like * many a man whose wife goes to * work, he sees the chance to evade * paying time household bills, and * spend that money on himself. * Yet if you use your income for * alI those bills, how can you save * anything for your future and the * children's? And save you must, * while your salary is still coming * in. It will be smart to bank, each * month, a percentage of your in- • come, and live on the rest. That *,will make it necessary that your * husband share the home expenses. * Lou will have to explain . this * tactfully, and let him understand * that one of you must look ahead, * for everybody's sake. Since he * refuses to, it will have to be you. * Can't you somehow manage to 8' get on friendlier terms with your * husband? In spite of his past con- * duct. he is the father of your * children, and for their sakes you * must do all you can to maintain * a pleasant atmosphere in the home. Avoid all the dissension you can, * and contrive to talk with him on * subjects- upon which you can * agree. * I know that, at the moment, * this other man's friendship gives * you 'a lift. It is a common prob- * len which draws you two to- * gether. and sympathy is often * misunderstood for love. You are * both married, and you, as a * another, must be escpecially dis- * crcet for your children's sake. If * you are considering two divorces, * you do not know whether either * of you can get one. * Play safe now, and don't give * your children any reason to be * ashamed of you. Keep them in * mind, and you will find the emir- * age to do what is right. * 8, %: Money is the -root of much evil, and disagreements about it can des- troy a marriage, if this problem confronts you, ask Anne Hirst's counsel. Address her at Box 1, 123 Eighteenth Street, New Toronto, Ontario. DIET:-Olee-Oleo A Chicago housewife, during war- time butter rationing, never had enough red points to get butter as well as meat and served oleo over her hn.sband's fervid protests. for he liked to splash butter an inch thick over his breakfast toast. One day, however, slme finally managed to get a quarter -pound of butter, real butter! She placed it on the breakfast table with great cere- mony and awaited his outburst of delight. But he was deep in the morning paper and without rais- ing his eyes cut a liberal portion, splashed it on his toast, and began to crunch. After a while he looked up. "You know," 'lie said, "I'tn be- ginning actually to like this oleo." DOES YOUR ACK ACHE? Sitting in p ilraft-working in a damp place--tVet feet -•there AM dozens of things which may cause a backache! 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Stir in 1 tsp. salt, X c. washed and dried seedless raisins, 32 c. chopped walnuts, 'f c. chopped mixed candied peels, 3' c. cut-up bandied cherries. Work in 4 c. once -sifted bread flour. Knead lightly but thoroughly; form into a smooth ball. Roll out to fit a greased 8 -inch round pan and fit into pan. Grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk. Bake in moderate oven, 350°, about 1 hour. When loaf is cold, frost with Plain Icing. Plain Icing: Combine y c, sifted icing sugar, 1X tbs. milk, 's tsp. vanilla; beat until smooth. New Fast -Acting Dry Yeast Needs NO Refrigeration! Stays fresh and full-strength on your pantry shelf for weeks! Here's all you do: 111054. In a small amount (usually specified) of lukewarm water, • dissolve thoroughly 1 teaspoon sugar for each envelope of yeast. • Sprinkle with dry yeast. Let stand 10 minutes. TIII1N stir well. (The water used with the yeast counts RS part of the total liquid called for in your recipe.) Pee a mo.,► s ,se , /