[caught in the wild | By ROBERT AMES BENNET J 1 TVXU Service Copyright by Robert Amei Bennet \ CHAPTER VIII?Continued ?1 may If you don't fetch the blank lie said. "A Ore on the shore mesas nothing of Itself. Just an In jlao camp?John Back and his squaw. (Tell have to signal." The word sent her bounding np the tank. She came flying back with the blanket Oartb ordered her to hold one corner. He took another. They stood la front of the fire, with the big blanket stretched between them. Mr. Kamill called irritably from the top ot lie bank. What did they mean, wa kening him and taking away his bed ding? Lilith cried out the glad news. Garth gave her a curt order to pay at tention. At his commands, she began to stoop and rise In unison with him, lowering the blanket to the sand and Jerking it up again In front of the tire, it Irregular Intervals. After some ume ne oraereo a nait, with the blanket on the ground. He added an explanation: "Those were dots and dashes. W^'ve given the SOS?and my name. They may not Save made It out That light is near er. but It has not turned. Ready now. We'll repeat." He went through another series of long and short liftings of the blanket. They again paused with the blanket down. Garth stepped out of the fire glow to peer over the water. Llllth followed. Above the low-hung star another star flashed on and off. Across the silent, glimmering flood of the river came the hoarse blasts of a steamer's whistle, muffled by distance yet un mistakable. "All right, Miss Ramlll," Garth said. Tell your maid to pack your lug gage-" She asked Id a low voice: "Haven't 1 tried to play up? Ia It sporting of you to mock me?" Her face was shadowed. He could not see the look that went with the questions. After a moment, he- an swered soberly: "It Is not, and you have. Permit me to apologise." "Is that all?" "What else?" he replied. "You are of course relieved and pleased to be rid of a man you so thoroughly hate You may rest assured I will Dot In trude, once you're aboard ship." "Yes," she murmured, "when Dad and I uo longer have any need of you to?" Her father came staggering down the bank to thrust In between them. "I say. Garth!?don't lie. Is It true the steamer is putting In for us?" ? ?????? Doubtful of a safe night landing at this unnsed beach, the steamer cap tain lay off-shore and sent In a canoe. Garth steadied Mr. Bamlll Into the birchbark. At the same time Lllith stepped In ahead of her father. She repeated the maneuver when the two Indian vpaddlers drove the canoe out alongside the little river steamlr. Garth saw no more of the girl until after the steamer tied up at Fort Simp son, the trading post at the mouth of the Llard river. Taken Into a state room by the wife of a missionary from Fort Norman, she remained in com plete seclusion. Her father kept almost equally close in the skipper's own room. The canny Scot had welcomed the American mil lionaire to bis bunk?for a considera tion. The cabin was jammed with fur traders and Fort Norman oil-field offi cials, who were going outside for the winter. Garth messed and berthed for ward with the crew. He kept to his worn buckskins. But a sleet-squall ended the pest of flies and mosquitoes. He was able to shave and cleanse bis skin of dope, yet enjoy the fresh air on the unscreened deck. When the building-topped bluff of Fort Simpson was sighted in the dis tance, Mr. Ramlll left the cabin and came forward. Though not yet fully recovered from his wound, he walked with the springy step of a lean-watst ed middle-aged gentleman In healthy training. After the snagged and stained leather suit, the clothes loaned him by the skipper looked startllngly respecta ble. The same was true of his clean shaven dope-free skin. He stopped before Garth, bland faced, shrewd-eyed. 'I've just beard, ray boy, that you think of stopping off at this post. I trust it's not on account of any feeliDg against me or my daughter. You can't blame her for a bit of resentment. She's a woman, aud you certainly put her through the mill. As for myself, I called it quits when you pulled me ?Jt of the hole this last time. What d'yoo say?* He tossed his half-smoked cheap ^gar outboard and held out his once fiabby now firm-muscled hand. Garth gave it a hearty grip. "AH accounts squared, sir, and no hard feelings against either of you. Miss Rami]] proved herself far more Plucky and sporting than could have been expected. I wish you both bon voyage." "But for you to be leaving the boat. ?y boy! There's no need of It. I can arrange for you to get Into the cabin. In fact. I'd like the opportunity to talk ?ver matters. We might still get to gether on those terms you offered." "We might," Garth agreed; but then i his smile hardened. "That side of the matter will have to wait I shall first settle with your friend Huxby." The millionaire frowned. "Don't call that murderous hound a friend of mine. His shooting you is understandable. My wounding was of course what he claimed?sheer acci dent But for the scoundrel to aban don a helpless girl to starvation! If he was too cowardly to dare her frenzied threats and forcibly take her and me with him in the canoe, he could at least have had the plane come for us." "If you care for my guess," Garth said, "he was more interested in your daughter as an heiress than as a woman." "No guess about It A coldblooded 1 rascal who would have murdered you j for your claim! I'll run him down and make him pay in full for desert ing Lilith and me. If it costs a mil lion." "His punishment will cost you noth- j ing, Mr. Ramill. He has been trapped by his own greed." "Trapped?" "Before we came aboard, word was received by radio that a man named Huxby had recorded a platinum placer claim at Fort Smith; that he had bought a large airplane, and flown north with three miners." Mr. Ramill looked his doubts. "I've heard nothing of it" 1 "Because I thought best for you not to." "You! Do you mean to tell me that everyone on this steamer kept mum because you, a mere prospector?" The millionaire paused. "Have I been blind? You are not a common pros pector. There's something about you . In spite of your vagabonding about this north country!" Garth said; "We are talking about Huxby. I've radioed for a Northwest policeman to meet me at Simpson with a plane. The charges are robbery and assault to murder." "Radioed? The skipper told me ms transmitter was out of order." "By my request, sir. I thought it as well to keep yotj out of the affair. is possible Miss Ramill may have re covered from her resentment against him. I'll ask you to pardon my going to see if there are any more reports on Eluxby's ipovements." Though by no means curt, the dis missal was abrupt Mr. Ramill stood pondering for several moments before he returned to the cabin and went to the door of the stateroom that the Fort Norman missionary's wife had shared with Lilith. Some time before the steamer nosed In to the landing, Gartb made out that the pontooned plane afloat at the-wa terfront was too small to be one of the regular Bellanca transports. It had no cabin, and only three seats. Fore most of the passengers ashore, he at once climbed the bluff to the post As he expected, a red-coated con stable of the Northwest police was lounging in the old trading post store room with one of the Airways pilots. The latter sprang to meet him. "Hullo, 'Lao?you d?n' lame duck! Helluva note, you squatterlng in the wet all these months. Could've cruised your frozen hell a hundred times in any old crate." Gartb gripped hands with him. " 'Lo, Kiwi! I didn't happen to be after alrpockets. There are things you have to rub your nose against to see." "And smell 1 I've he#rd of your Es kimo igloos. Count " me Out?com pletely outside. Indian huts are enough and to spare." Garth sobered to business. "What news?' "Your man set his bus down here three days ago. Hopped off PDQ. with all she could heave up under?gas and oil." The constable had stood at atten tion. He met Garth's glance with a salute. "All ready, sir." "Good work. Dillon. One question? those three miners?" "Broke prospectors, sir. records, far as known, not savory. But none of the bunch is wanted, and they're not newcomers from across the border. They'll know enougn not 10 inieriere when I take my prisoner." The post factor came hastening In to shake hands. "Pardon my absence. Mr. Garth. Was up the Liard. It's a great pleasure to have you stop off with us. If you plan to take In dogs, I have a picked team that I'd be hon ored?" "Thank yon. no." Garth cut In. "But I would like a rifle, rabbit undersult. winter moccasins, gloves, and three pairs of webs." He turned to the pilot. "Season more advanced up there. Blizzards, off the, Selwyns; the lake probably start ing to freeze. Enough stream-flow, though, to keep a clear ronway for your pontoons. If we don't loiter all wkek." He went Into a bunkroom to put on the rabbit-fur suit under his buck skins. When he came out. a girl In a Main, ill-fitting gown stood talking to he pilot The pilot glanced towards him. The girl turned quickly, lie round himself face to face with LJlitb liamill. Vet It was not the grease-and pitch narked face of bis canoe companion. ??w Nor was It that deep-lined rouged and powdered face with scarlet smeared lips that had sneered at him en To bin's wharf. It was a face smooth and firm, vivid with life and vitality. Only the blue eyes were hard. "Alan Garth," she said, "I've learned all about it You're going back there ?after him!" "Sorry, Miss Ramill. It's not re venge, If that's what you think. I tried to spare you. But, if you must have I it, he is a thief." The girl's eyes flashed. "Worse! He's a cowardly murderer. That is why I too am going to see him taken prisoner." "You?" "Yes. I am going to see him cringe, the sneaky beast! Do you think I've forgotten how he crept up and shot you when you weren't looking? And what if he didn't intend to shoot Dad? He left him to die. If that's not enough, must I tell you how he taunt ed me? He jeered that I'd be starved into welcoming him by the time he came back for me." "Yet that's no reason why you?" "It is! You shan't go without me. If you refuse, there's another plane Just come. I'll make Dad charter it for me. I'll have the pilot tag after you!" Garth studied her gravely. "She stared back at him, hotly defiant. lie pretended to accept her reasons for | wanting to go: | "You most certainly are a good I hater, Miss Ramill. One thing, though. The valley is about to freeze up. It will not be the summer paradize we left We may land In a blizzard." She looked around the store. "Where are those Eskimo suits you told me about?" At that he smiled a bit grimly. "This is Indian country. You shall have rab bit and buckskins." He turned to the factor: "Add the lady's outfit to my ?*You Most Certainly Are a Good Hater, Miss RamMI." account" To the pilot: "Kiwi, this Is where you are to (it your name. You're going to be a wingless ground bird." "Oh, have a heart 'Lan!" "Three Is a crowd, apd she Is It Ask her father." For the first time the girl betrayed a trace of doubt "But we'll have to have a pilot" ? Kiwi stared, then grinned at the Joke.. "I.ady, what you don't know about our boy friend would appear to be quite a considerable.?All right, you lame duck, go hog the Joystick. Do I stay planted or take the watercraft?" "Steamer. Southbound planes are apt to be overcrowded, with everyone coming out" Garth replied. "Now, Miss* Iiamlll, we'll go down and get your father's visa on your passport" Constable Dillon put in a word: "It's not on the cards, slf, tf?-take along a | young lady. If this Huxby tries to act up?r" "He's your meat, Dillon. I'll staDd responsible for Miss Ramill." Down at the waterfront. Garth went over the plane with his pilot friend. There was a full load of gasoline and a change of oil. To the week's supply of provisions, he added the three pairs of snowshoes and the new rifle. With the rifle came enough cartridges to re fill the belt that still held his knife and belt-ax. 1.111th had gone aboard the steamer. She returned with her father. He looked worried. She had put on her Indian-woman costume?buckskins, moccasins, fur cap and gloves. The millionaire chose to lay the bUme on Garth. "Have yon gone Insane? No more than get ber out of that muskeg bell, and you want to drag ber back to your Infernal hole In desolation!" "The lady's choice, not mine." "Well, you're taking ber." "How can I help It, sir? Ton are her father. Why not assert your pa ternal authority?" - Li 111b ^rushed aside their trifling. "Which Is my seat?" ?The rear.?Close her In, Kiwi." She turned to fling her arms around her father and kiss him. It was the only caress Gartb bad ever seen ber give anyone. As be put on his pilot friend's hel- I met and goggles, the constable mount ed to the middle cockpit Kiwi band- . ed the girl Into the rear one. He drew over her head the shatterless glass cowl that almost covered the opening. Garth spoke a last word to her anx ious father: "In all probability, sir, we'll overtake you within three or four days. May, however, have to lay ovy. In case of storm. If fog or snow makes us miss you on your way out we'll probably meet at Fort McMurray." Mr. Ramlll came "close "Garth, ? there's something I can't understand. This crazy notion of Lillth's, I mean. It's not mere willfulness. She has something in mind." "Wants to see the handcuffs slipped on Huxby," Gartb replied. "Can you blame her? Mangled vanity. Had be lieved he loved her for herself at least as much as for her inheritance. 'Hell [ hath no fury like a woman scorned'? all that, you know." "Not all. Garth?no! There's some thing else. I can't make her out. j Something different about her." "Perhaps she'll tell you when we come out. I'll of course do what I can for her." Garth shook hands, and swung aboard the snlall craft At a sign from him, the displaced pilot gave the pro peller a spin. The plane swung around, to taxi downstream. There was no bhrry. Had Huxby schemed to fly Into the valley merely to stake the placer In his own name and bop out again, he would not have taken the three miners. He undoubt edly had planned to do bis season's as sessment work. That would mean a shaft sunk to bedrock, so that he could bring out a load of the platinum-gold alloy. Midway of the down river night, the three-seater ran Into a gleet squall. Garth dropped to the water and tied up under the lee of a spruce-black point When I.lllth demanded to know the cause of the delay, he explained obw sleet may pot a plane Into a spin by freezing on the wings. The squall blew over, leaving every thing sheeted with Ice. Garth and Con stable Dillon knocked clear the front edge of the wings. Another hop brought the party to the emergency refueling post, shortly before sundown. \This time Lillth Kamlll did not re fuse Tobln's crude hospitality. She troubled the old sourdough far more by Insisting upon watching his prepara tion of supper and breakfast He could not at first believe she was the painted lady who had scoffed at his "garbage." She not only refrained from scoffing, she ate his bacon and porridge as heartily as Garth and the policeman. * j The moosehlde canoe lay uptnrned on the bank beside Garth's old birch bark. Tobln had at once told Huxby's story. According to the engineer, the lady and her father were still ma rooned In the mountains- He had come out with Garth to fetch a plane for them. But Garth had been killed by a wounded she-grizzly. (TO BE CONTINUED) Gypsy Race Much Mixed; Fourteen Dialects Used The gypsy race Is now s very mocfc mixed one, with elements ot the blood of all of the countries In which they have resided; and gypsies from one part of the world may present characteristics and appearances quite different from those of another part notes a correspondent In the Cleve land Plain Dealer. The English word gypsy reflects the old belief of many countries thst the gypsies were Egyptians. In other rtiountries they were called Tartars. The old agreement of the traditions concerning them was that they bad come to Europe out of the east. Modern Inquiry has revealed a goo#-1 deal of their true history, however, and has established that the race Is .originally from northwestern India. Rands cf the Inhabitants of this qf gion were driven away from their homes and set wandering by hordes of northern Invaders which swept down upon them In the Ninth century. These forbears of the modern gypsy moved Into Kabulistan and Persia, anjj ultimately Altered through Syria Into Egypt and northern Africa and through Turjtpy Into Europe. There are now 14 or more distinct dialects of their language In European countries?Indi cating their widespread distribution. LaH|ia|M and ToBfaM Language li a term that la applica ble to any mode dT conreylng Ideas, whether by speech, writing, hiero glyphics or a system of gestures or pantomime Even the deaf have sev eral languages, but cannot he properly said to have "tongue* " Tongue Is an English term for the spoken language of a particular people as the f"-on.-h tongue, the German tongn* and *. on. Melllet and Cohn In "The t mgoages of the World" Index ?Tin named tongues and systems of wriri gs That ' work claaalflea spee< li a* of Hi eoun try (2) town. (3) vIM- -e 14> Island. (5) river, (6) tribe. Dialects aie in cluded. Blouses Gain New Fashion Heights By CHERIE NICHOLAS BLOUSES are stepping out of their one-time obacurlty under a ault Jacket and are appearing at gay aoclal functions as costumes In tbelr own right complete with slim skirts of silk satin, wool or silk velvet. Paradoxical as It sounds, tailored blouses hare soft touches, while formal blouses hare a rather tailored look, the fabric sup plying the proper glamor for the occa sion. The blouse of silk lame Is a favorite for dressy afternoon wear, and those "little evenings" when your hostess says: "Don't dress." There are long sleeved or short-sleeved models In all over patterned silk lames which glitter to your heart's content, or If you so choose you may have soft silks with Just a suggestion of metal In Inter woven or embroidered motifs. The shirtwaist or Jacket type of blouse of scintillating lame Is promi nent, fastening with long rows of self covered buttons, rhlnestone studs set on a front tuck, or with elaborate frogs of self-fabric. A typical model of each Is here Illustrated. Huge frogs of self-fabric trim the Jacket blouse as pictured at the top In the group. White and silver Silk metallic In a scroll pat tern fashion 1L The sleeves are full to the elbow. A tiny turn-down collar of self fabric finishes the neckline. The other metallic blouse shown Is of gold silk lame. It Is a glittering lit tle affair which can be worn for formal afternoons or "little" evenings. Its brief sleeves are puffed. The closely placed buttons are of self fabric, while pert bows accent the neckline and waistline. It Is a Lanvln model. Very new looking, too, are sleeveless silk lame blouses with draped armholes shirred or draped bodices after the klolyneux tradition. Blouses worn without suits under fox or mink capes for theater, night clubs or the cinema are smartly new. They are worn without bats or with absurd little evening hats that are mere twists or dabs of silk tnlle, silk lame or silk velvet For luncheon in a swank restaurant, for afternoon tea, there is nothing | more flattering than a blouse of de lectable silk satin, softly draped or shirred at the shoulders, with a new version of the high cowl neckline after the manner of the Schlaparelll model ( illustrated to the left below. This ; stunning silk satin blouse is Ir. Kelly green. The sheer silk blouse, new this sea son, is attracting favorable attention. It can be worn with a dark woolen or tweed suit or as a separate costume with a contrasting skirt Silk chiffon and silk georgettes are the featured fabrics. Fine pleating or tucking, shir- j ring around yokes or under necklines ! give such blouses softness and femi ninity. The tailored blouse for sports wear or with a tailored suit is done In varied moods. There are youthful blouses of soft silk crepes in pastel colors, with j simple club collars, and perky bows for trimming?correct for wear with plaid woolen skirts or with tweed i suits. Then there are shirtwaist blouses of delicate silk crepe He chine, with jabots and frills trimmed with hue lace, perfect f wear with a perfectly tailored suit. Colors are new this season, too. i Gold and silver vie for favor in met als. Strong blues and reds and greens are favorites In less formal blouses of satins and chiffons. The dusty pas tels of strong vivid tones, both regis- 1 ter for tailored blouses. Of course classic white is as Important as ever. | It is the rule for the blouse to provide j the color accent for the ensemble, sounding the basic note of the costume, which m*kes It more than Just a mere costume accessory. C W*?t?m New?pap?r Union. BLACK AND WHITE IS SMART AS EVER That ?he Parisian black and whltl la Just as smart as it ever was Is prov en by the winter collection of Chanel, j who trims with white touches almost as lavishly as In the summer collection. Outstanding Is the sheer black wool, which looks like a silk crepe. The dress Is In two pieces, with a shorter, straight skirt whose fullness comes from box pleats at the side seams. The* top Is high at the neck with a white band and crisp bow tie similar to that worn by a man. The long sleeves are full above the elbow, and have white wrist cuffs. The bow tie at the neck Is repeated at the front of the belt ? Hats for Country Outfit There In lota of choice for ihe hat which completes ones country outfit. The suede or chamois can be matched In a beret trimmed with a bright quill or the sweater and jacket lining can be matched with a soft, perky woolen hat, while still a third choice is a sports felt the same shade as the skirt and trimmed with a quill of the same color as the sweater and Jacket lining Vaalty Newt Clothes may make the man. but muke-up makes the woman. Make the eyes as dramatic as possible. Keep eyebrows faint and unobtrusive. Use rouge lightly to leave the emphasis on the eyes. "Rag-Rug" Twaedt f New w.m?1s mlled "rag-rug** tweeds are being shown In Paris. They a-* woven with lilts of mult I colored fab rlc among the threads, to resemble rag nigs. Full and Slim Silhouette Nowydfopear for Evening Both the sTfm^tf houette and the very full one appear In the evenirfc mode. Malnbocher, the clever young man from Chicago, who has become one of the leading designers In Paris, favors slim frocks with all the fullness gath ered in the bark. For Instance, a slim frock of black matelasse silk taffeta has a vast bustle that puffs out Just below the low graceful V of the black decolletage. In contrast is a dress of plain black crepe done oh very slim lines. The frock Is worn with a black ?atin rape on which there are sewn horizontal strips of monkey fur. A frock of purple-red and silver brocade has fullness only In the hack. The full ness is held out with stiffened net Massive Jewelry Bracelets and necklaces apparently have taken a tip from the barbaric splendor of Byzantine Jewelry and ap pear In massive designs sometlfnes set with stones as large as bird's eggs. So large and blazing Is the Jewelry, which a number of designers display for wear with the frocks of Persian and Egyptian Inspiration, that only one or two pieces can be worn at a time. Black Supplants Pink Black satin with a silvery brocade design, reputed to be scratchproof. Is the latest material for foundation gar ments. On dlsplsy In many Paris shops was a radical departure, white and flesh-colored undergarments. The newest are sleek, streamlined wisps of shimmering black satlfi and elastic. Gold and Jewels Day dresses this fall will he accent j ed by embroideries, gold braiding, vel vet trimming and Jeweled ornaments Excited Gentleman Finds He's Not Who He Thought A man came Into a barber ah op ? the other da; and aaked for the works, lie was In the chair, lather on his face, a manicure working on bla nails, when another man buret In and cried excitedly: "Hey, Sha piro, your bouse la on fire." The fellow jumped out of the chair and ran down the street, the towel around his neck waving In the wind, the lather drying on his cheeks. Out of breath, he stopped suddenly. "What the dlckeaa la the matter with me':" he muttered, name ain't Shapiro."?Jane Pro vines In Chicago Tribune. Be core to mik for a Ladles Birth day Almanac before they are aQ (one. At your nearest dealer's. Correct calculations and ?'-?"?f facts for 19J6. Weather forecasts. If t*a Sealer's topplj la eshameteS Mart yea set one, write le The easinesses MsSlcla# Ce-, ChstLaaoofa, Tens. Or CooDterfeitinf Some people make money even when times are hard. That's talent. Women Who Have Pains Try CARDUI Next Time! On account of poor nourishment, many women suffer functional pains st certain times, and it is for these that Csrdoi is offered on the record of the safe relief it has brought and the good it has done in helping to overcome the cause of womanly discomfort. Mrs. Cole Young, of Leesville, La., writes: "I was suffering with irregular ... I had quite a lot of pain which made me nervous. I took Cardui and found it helped me in every way, making me regular and stopping the pain. This quieted my nerves, making my health much better." ... If Cardui does not benefit YOU, consult a physician. No Need to Suffer "Morning Sickflbss" "Mornine sickness"? is caused by an acid condition. To avoid it, acid must be offset by alkalis ? such aa magnesia. Why Physicians Racommand Milnasia Wafers These mint-flavored, candy-like wafers are pure milk of magnesia in solid form? the most pleasant way to take it Each wafer is approximately equal to a full adult dose of liquid milk of magnesia, ^^ewed thoroughly, then swallowed, they correct acidity in the mouth and throughout the digestive system and insure Quick, com plete elimination of the waste matters that cayse gas, headaches, bloated feelings and a dozen other discomforts. Milnesia Wafers come in bottles of 20 and 48, at 35c and 60c respectively, and in convenient tins for your handbag contain ing 12 at 20c. Each wafer is approximately one adult dose of milk of magnesia. All good drug stores sell and recommend them. Start bs1r| these Mdoas, effective airb-ecid, gently laxative wafer* teday Professional samples sent free to registered physicians or dentists if request is made on professional letterhead. Select Products, Inc., 4402 2Jrd St., len? Island City, N. Y. 35c * 60c bottles | 20c Mm rtn OHgimml MOk mt W?????!? WmUn PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM nmimi Dmadrgtf -8tep> Hair hflhg Color and B?ntr to Oar and Fadad Hair Mrtodil 00 at DranWi HI?i Ch? Win , PmtS^y, W T, FLORESTON SHAMPOO ? Ideal far ase in connection with Parker's Hair Balsam. Makes the hair soft and fluffy. 60 cents by mail or st druy yiets. Hiseox Chemical Works, Patchoyue, N. Y. WXU?4 52?35 rjO you suffer burning, scanty or too frequent urination; backache, headache, dizziness, loss of energy, leg pains, swellings and puffiness under the eyes? Are you tired, nerv ous?feel all unstrung end don't know what is wrong? Then give some thought to your kidneys. Be sure they function proper ly for functional kidney disorder per mits excess waste to stay in the blood, and to poison and upset the whole system. Use Doan's Pills. Doen's are for the kidneys only. They are recommended the world over. You can get the gen uine, time-tested Doan's at any drug store.

Page Text

This is the computer-generated OCR text representation of this newspaper page. It may be empty, if no text could be automatically recognized. This data is also available in Plain Text and XML formats.

Return to page view