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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-17
French Chemical Scarecrow.

According to recent experiments by
Stanilas Tetard. Il widely known
French agriculturist. wheat and other
cereals can he protected against the
ravages of crows. which are partfcu-
larly fond of the grain when its
sprouts are just pushing above the
ground. by treating the seeds before
they are sown with IL mixture of coal
Ear. petroleum ana picnic acid This
treatment, which delays the growth Of
the seed for Il day or two. but causes
no damage. impartS an odor which is
iDSuifer:tblc TO the crows. but which
disappears after the sprouts have at
taincd larger growth. when they are
no longer subject to attack.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-17

selves 1 nave decided that every appI1-
cant / have considered favorably must
make satisfactory deposit of cash or
security. ! think that is the best way for
parties to keep away grafters. who are
always looking for such opportunities as
[ have had experience with them, as
can prove.
Now. if you think that you are able in
some way TO put up $1,000 cash we can
talk matters over personally. If YOU
cannot. is ii worth while to consider?
would not care FOR you as hired man. as
| am tired of that and need little rest
In my home and near my children
will close for this time With friendly re-
CARDS, MRS. p. S. GUINNESS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-17
Delicious Banana Cream

This recipe Is highly recommended
by one of our correspondents try 1t for
dessert tomorrow.
Peel five large bananas, rub smooth
with five teaspoonfuls of sugar. Add
one teacup sweet cream beaten to a
sim froth, then add one lOc package
of Lemon JELL-O dissolved in l a tea
cups boiling water. Pour into mold
and when cold garnish. with candied
cherries. Serve with whipped cream,
or any good pudding sauce. JELfi-O is
sold by all grocers at 10c per package.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-17
Besct With L.uxuries.

One of the transatlantic lines has
now put trainc1 nurses on IFS ships.
Pretty soon. remarks the Kennehec
Journal no man of moderate means
can afford even to be Seasick while
crossing the ocean.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-17
COAL VALLEY

street, has sold out his business to
Fred Gregg of Sherrard M. Poster,
on North Railroad street, has sold out
his business to John Boraks, known
hereabouts as Boots" William WV.
Poston. Mr.. Vivian has moved to Col
orado, which state will be his future
home.
A great deal of painting and build
ing has been done
Mr.. Donahue of Moline has closed
bargain for D. L. Edwards interest in
the McCaffery coal mines at the burg.
Mr.. Donahue intends to open his mines
at once. Many men will be given en-
ployment. The coal will be shipped on
the canal. ALI that is needed to make
Coal Valley boom is enterprising men
with capital. There is an abundance
of coal within radius of three miles
from this place.
M Sievers, NJ. D. Rosenfield and
Mr.. Levy, the former of Coal Valley
and the two latter of Rock Island,
are engaged in prospecting for coal
CT the Evener land and if coal is
found in paying quantities they will
open up at once. Sommerson &.
Stoddard are doing the drilling.
j. Pryce and son are going to put
on more miners as the coal trade is
somewhat better.
The commissioners of highways are
mending their ways and "roadways."
q t. Knapp is overseer
Robert Sackville has purchased an
auto. 1t is a fine one. Robert is get
ting to be quite proficient in the man.
agement of the machine.
William Greer has contracted for a
new residence 1t will be built on
the north side of Mr. Greers farm, p
mile west of Coal Valley. The loca-
ton is good one. James Callahan
is the builder.
John T. Hass and son will soon be
! ready to fire their first kiln of brick
The weather has retarded their work.
The farmers in this vicinity are all
/ well up with their work Corn is
clean. 1t is somewhat backward
There is promise of a large crop of
hay.
There has been quite an increase
iii the number of travelling men that
make the town. A number of them
carry suit cases. They do not remain
long but they come often. Possibly
it is dry" in some nearby towns
| One thing that the city fathers
must have credit for, Saturday night
dances are no more.
If a person strikes this town on
Sunday and is thirsty, the village is
provided with number of MIGRANTS
There is water in abundance. All
screens and blinds must be removed
in saloons during Sunday.
There is to be a grand celebration
here July 4. Preparations are being
made to have grand time. There
will be speaking, ball playing and
games of all sorts.
Sunday afternoon at the Presbyteri
an church children's day was observ
led. There was large attendance
The church was finely decorated will
flowers. The American flag had
conspicuous place, the day being FIas
Iday.
Father Gildea of Moline made
Isick call to Coal Valley Thomas Hy
land is very low and he is not ex
pected to recover. Father Glide;
while here visited Murt Conner, wn,
has been very feeble for long time
He is somewhat improved in health
He is a veteran of the civil war ant
a member of Graham most G. A r
of Moline. He served in Compan,
H, 10th regiment.
A game of baseball was playet
here on the 18th, the Corn Husker
of Rural against picked nine from
this place. The score was to 5 IL
favor of the HuSkerS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-17
A "2oclogica, Cacis."

A project is being considered for the
transference of the .Iar,iin des PlaHteS
to site three miles outside Paris.
where it is inter tled to create II ZOO
logical oasis in which the animals can
have comparati>e liberty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-17
PATENTS. TRAEpass E MHssRks

Send for my free book. How to Get
Them" Invent something useful. There
Is money in practical Inventions. wheth-
er large or small. Send description for
free opinion as to parentability.
JOSHUA r. n. POTTS, Lawyer,
50 Dearborn ST., Chicago.
sos Ninth St., washington.
s29 Chestnut St. Philadelphia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-17
Toniqht.

If you would enjoy tomorrow take
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
lets tonight. They produce an agreea-
BILE laxative effect, clear the head and
cleanse the stomach. Price Is cents.
Samples free at all drug stores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-17
w. G. Maucker's
Fire Insurance Agency

of fire insurance should look
financial standing important that OF banker
dollar
an s the
pleased that the
Of his
getting
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from he report Of commissioner o.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-17
MOLINE
Fire Station Located.-on the rec

Fire Station Located.-On the rec.
ommendation of the fire. water and
light committee of which Alderman
Day is chairman, the city council 10
Gated the proposed fire station for the
east end of the city at the corner of
Twenty-seVenth street and Fourth ave-
rue on the old cemetery grounds.
There were no instructions given the
committee to advertise for bids for
erection of the same but this will
probably be given at the next council
meeting. 1t is the purpose to erect
the station this summer so that the
east end of the city and the territory
recently annexed by the city will be
assured OF fire protection in the
/, course Of a very few months.
Block Street Cars IL Minutes
While the Rock Island and Burlington
railroads seemed willing enough to
give protection to street car passen
gers on Twenty-third street crossing,
they have evidently gone to an ex
IRENE in giving that protection. The
for the street cars 10 to II minutes
Considering the number of trains
which cross here daily, it would mean
a loss of an hour and even more to
/ the street cars which will make it I'M
possible to maintain a certain SEIZED
| ule of time. The matter came up be
fore the council Monday evening and
to a committee of three, as suggested
by Alderman Macbeth. Mayor Olson
appointed on that committee Alder.
men Macbeth, Douglas and Day. This
committee will call the representatives
of the railroads together and consider
the matter and endeavor to settle the
matter definitely and permanently.
Mrs. Pierr Operated Upon. Mrs
James Pierr of Moline was operated
upon at the Mercy hospital, Chicago
She has been at the institution fol
about six weeks undergoing treatment
and it was finally found necessary to
be placed under the surgeons knife
=, Reports received are to the effect that
she is getting along as well as can be-
expected. Her husband is at the bed
side. q
I Falls on Keg of Beer.-Charles
Brustrom, bartender at Barney John
sons Fourth avenue saloon, met with
a peculiar accident while at his work
He was in the large ice box and in at
tempting to move a keg of beer his
foot slipped from under him. causing
him to fall with considerable force
AS he fell his chin struck the sharI
ledge of the key, cutting cash about
two inches long, exposing the bone.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Iron Works

PINE BLUFF IRON WORKS-Gen- eral Founders and Machinists. Brass and Iron Castings and Machine Re- pairing. Stock of all standard goods carried in stock all the time. Locomotives, Engines and Boilers Repaired. Long distance telephones, day, 476; night, 334 Pine Bluff, Ar
 kansas Note: We operate our machine shop both day and night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Tinshop

JNO. H. STECK-Tin, Copper and Sheet Metal Work Galvanized Cornice, Tanks, Blow Pipes, Gut ters, etc, Breeching and Smoke Stacks, Skylights, Tin and Iron Roofs, Gravel and Slate Roofing. All work guaranteed. Prompt attention given to job work. 211-213 Walnut Street
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28

ECk THE PHOTOGRAPHER-512 West Second Avenue, Pine Bluff, will not close his gallery this sum- mer as heretofore, but will be ready at any time to do all kinds of photo work in the latest style and at very reasonable prices. Information in regard to sizes, styles, etc, cheer fully given.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Umbrellas

/. GLICkSBERG, Expert Umbrella Re- pairer. Corner Second Avenue and Walnut Street, opposite Old Tele- phone building. Covers from soc to $750 always on hand. All work ex- ecuted promptly and satisfaction
 guaranteed. Work called for and delivered. Your patronage solicited.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Horseshoer

W. 0. WILT-Practical Horeshoer. guarantee to cure Corns, Quarter Cracks, Interfering, Knee Knocking
 Forging and Cross Firing. Old phone No 1886 414 West Second Avenue
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Rooms

BLUFF CITY BOOMING tIOUSE-30S East Second Avenue. Rooms large and airy. Good table board may be had within one-half block. One block north of Arlington Hotel. Mrs c. H. Lyons, proprietor Pine Fluff, Arkansas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Hack Line

For quick transportation call CITY HACK LINE, 22G East Barraque St. Open day and night. Prompt and reliable. Special attention to train calls. Old phone 394. New phone 102. Moses Offord, prop. Pine Bluff, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28

CAVER THE TAILOR - General Cleaner and Repairer of all kinds of mems and women's clothing. Dry cleaning (French process) specially. All work called for and promptly delivered. Suits made to order s15o0 and up. Old phone St1. l714 West Sixth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28

BOOMING HOUSE-Roons fer light housekeeping. Also rooms sulta ble for man and wife or TWO gentlemen 1902 East Sixth Street. L. ! Ia:s feld
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CIa s Sified uSi1eSS |DI R EC CTORY Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Groceries

J. W. TARVER-Grocery Store. Low est prices for cash. Produce, Fresh Vegetables every day. Staple and Fancy Groceries always on hand Vegetables grown from our OWL garden. S21 West Second street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28

NEW STORE-I have complete stock of Fresh Groceries and am selling as cheap as any store in the city. l will duplicate the prices of any store in Pine Bluff on Feed stuffs of all kinds as well as Gro- ceries. Give me your business and you will certainly get your moneys worth. J. B. SIMMONS, Corner Hickory and Tenth
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28

--Wanted-EApcrienced travelling salesman. Salary and expenses. Will engage experienced men if references are satisfactory on liberal commission. Exclusive territory. Red Cross Vim eSar Company, St Louis, Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Photographer

HARRIS FOTOGRAFER-C -Children's S fotografs a speciality. Cloudy days good as sunshine for sittings.. Old phone 1859. 121 1-2 West Second Avenue. Pine Bluff, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Saloon

LOU OWEN-Am still improving on the goods and appearance of the Arlington Hotel Bar. Come down and get in on their fine evening lunch. Call for a drink of old corn Whiskey that makes you fat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28

w. 4. PAYNE-First class Board and Room Three blocks from business part of town. S19 Main street. Pine Bluff, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Undertaken

EUREKA UNDERTAKING COMPANY -Undertakers and Embalmers; 630 East Third Avenue. Fine Funeral Furnishings. All kinds of artistic Picture Framing. Old phones Nos 510, 475, 1924. H. M. Thomas, Man ager. Pine Bluff, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28

DALEY & SONS-413 West Barraoue St. have opened new Grocery Store. Have complete line of fancy and staple groceries, also fresh vegeta- bles. Give us a trial and get value received Old phone 262
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28

ROOMS FOR RENT-Neatly furnish ed rooms for ladies or gentlemen.
 Rooms from s6 10 SIC per month. 415 East Second avenue
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
FOR RENT.
Dwellings,.

Dwellings,. No. 509 w. Sixth ave, s rooms. No. 15O1 w. Fifth ave, rooms No. 1902 w. Pullen St., rooms. No. 1916 w. Pullen St., rooms No. 2O09 w. Fifth Ave-, rooms. No. 17O9 w. Seventh Ave-, rocmc. No. 1904 w. Seventh ave, roon1s. Store building Seventh avenue aDf Hickory street. Dwellings (COlored Tcnants}, No. 615 E. Third Ave, , rooms No. 6O5 E. Third Ave, 4 rooms. { Mo- 1000 Orange St., 3 rooms. No. 1910 Orange St., ? rooms. : Mo- 1216 Fir St., rooms. Mo- 1920 Fir St., 3 rooms. Mo- 2903 w. Twelfth Ave, 3 rooms No. 2612 w. Twelfth Ave, 8 rooms. No. 1116 Holly St., 3 rooms. -I Mo- TOP Elm St., 3 rooms. r. Mo- 1908 Missouri St., 2 rooms. No. 1905 w. Ninth Ave, rooms No. 1907 w. Ninth Ave, rooms Eighteenth and Texas, 3 rooTsS. Agent for Sawyer & Austin Lumber Company's Dwellings. .<
 CHAS HANCOCK, ! Real Estate, Loans and Insurance.
 Office 113 Pine St.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28

THE WHITE STAR LAUNDRY-Both phones; old, 796; new. 361. Work called for and delivered. 4. s. Old ham, Proprietor 217 East Third Avenue, Pine Bluff, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
ailo1

]. NJ ROYSTON'S TAILOR SHOP 1900 West Sixth Av uHa. #s tlff place to get your cois1o4 cleaned pressed and repaired >l>5 orders carefully taken for rane"='o meas ure clothes. Old paonr 1350.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28

to better conven- fence, I have moved my cleaning and pressing shop to 21S State Street, where I win be glad to serve the trade. All work entrusted to me will be turned out in first class shape. I have mastered the cleaning and pressing business. hope to serve yCu often. Very re- spectfully, E. T. Blanson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28

Try the up-to-date hand Laundry. run by experienced laundry man. All work guaranteed first class. We al so do first class dyeing and press ing on ladies and gents clothes of all kinds Work called for and de- lvered by wagon. JOHN W. FARRAR, 120 North Olive.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Restaurant

Call at .Anderson's Restaurant and Boarding House. First class accom- modations. Groceries in connec- ton. J. A. ANDERSON, Prop. FOG East Fourth Street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28

THE TAILOR-Clean- ing, altering and repairing spe- cialty All work strictly first class. 402 West Second Avenue. Old phone 4S2.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
C k A S S FEED R w A N V ~ "A SURE CURE FOR AL. PANTS, '
 , T1MEs 45MEs 5O~ l
 CASH IN ADVANCE

ND ADS CHARGED ,nS r,uu,
 count Six Words to the scnIc. ""ec pe'ore eclock the
 In order {" help the WapeJs will m a three times free of charge. " " ~
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Musical Instruments

MUSICAL 1NSTRUCTIONS-Up-to- date conservatory methods taught on Violin Practical harmony, the works of masters. condensed into 30 lessons Trial lesson fgree to ad- vanced musicians. Jos. P. McKen- na, 404 East Second avenue
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Veterninarv

WATSON & MASON-Veterinary Sur, geons. Office and hospital No 2M East Barraque. Both phones.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
rain, Feedstuffs

ooh GRAIN AND COMMIS- Grain and
 'uns' Carload lots spe-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28

SHAW-2114 West Ninth St., dealer in all kinds of Groceries, Country Produce and all kinds of feedstuff. Meat market in connec- tion. Phone us when you need any thing in ouh line. Old phone S5S.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Rooms for Rent

Nice cool rooms for light housekeep- ing. Also rooms with board. MRS. G. ]. MEYERS, 123 North Beech Street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28

GENAW GARZA-221 East Third Street Restaurant and Confection- cry. First class meals at all hours. Groceries in connection.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Blacksmiths

J. l. WELLS-921 East Sixth Street. General Blacksmithing and Repair 1 Shop. All work guaranteed. mACKSMITH-A. K Matlock, 618 West Barraque Street, General Blacksmithing. Buggy and carriage repair work. 35 years experience. New work especially.
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Tailoring

HAYES AND NslG' Tailors. Corner Fonrtr i'd Chestnut St. Cleaning, p't>>.ng and repairing neatly done.
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Brick

< 70. c. BRICK CO.-Manufacturer lol Building Brick. Capacity 3o,0O0
 per day. A square brick and a k0uare deal. Old phone 943. Pine Bluff, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28

Wanted Experienced salcsmen holiday season just opened Next fly. months great money making ncrioc for real salesmen. If interested i1 productive line . Address HaN i76 Dept, &, Kansas City, Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28

'. W TARVER in Groceries and Meats. Old phone 1775. 627 East Sixth avenue. Quantity, quality and weights guaranteed.
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Bakery

on Mrs. E. Hoffman,
 1OS East Ninth Street, for home made Bread, Coffee Cakes. etc. fresh every day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
FOR SALE.

Iok sALE-TOmato, cabbage and all other kinds of vegetable plants. Apply to Pic Mcrlo old phone S.3.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Meat Market

WI. E. JAMESON-DeaIer in Fresh Meats, Game, Poultry. etc. Fish and Oysters in season. 1719 West Sixth Avenue. Po:h phones
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SIXTH AVENUE HOTEL-Under new management. Nice cool rooms and first class table board Your patronage solicited Give us trial. 1706 Sixth Avenue
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Hides

A. '. DREYFJS-Hides, Furs, Wool, etc. Pine Bluff. Ark. Write for prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28

MAGNOLIA HOTEL-516 East Second Rates one dollar per day. Nice cool rooms Rates given by the week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Medicine

SULPHURINE is positive germ:- eide, quickly cures Eczema, Bar ber's Itch, Tetter, etc. The common seven years Or Cuban itch cured with two applications The East India Medicine Company, 51S Main Street. Pine Bluff. Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Hotel

COMMERCIAL HOUSE-419 East Sixth Avenue. Try the Commercial House. Nice cool rooms. Rates s1 per day. Mrs. J. Jennings, Prop.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Harness

WM ER-Manufacturer and -e- pairer. Also dealer in Harness and Saddlery 211 West Barraque Street.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-31
INToLERARLE ITCHING.
Fearful Eczema All Over Baby's Face
Professional Treatment Failed.
A Perfect Cure by cutlcura.

when my little girl was six months
old | noticed small red spots on her
right cheek. They grew so large that
sent for the doctor but. instead of
helping the eruption. his ointment
seemed to make it worse Then l
went 10 second doctor who said It
was eczema. He also gave me an oint-
ment which did not help either The
disease spread all over the face and
the eyes began TO swell. The itching
grew intolerable and il was terrible
sight TO see. | consulted doctors for
months, but they were unable TO cure
the baby. I paid out from $40 to $50
without relief One evening | began
10 use the Cuticura Remedies. The
next morning the baby's face was all
white instead of red. I continued until
the eczema entirely disappeared Mrs.
p. E. Gumbin, Sheldon, Ia, July Is, '08."
Potter Drug S Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-31
Bow 10 the Conventional.

1t has been said Of Edward Fitzger
aid, the translator Of Omar Khay.
yam, that he ran away from his wife
because he objected to being COM
PEELED to wear dress suit. There are
writer's still who object to the conven
tional in dress, particularly in the mat
ter of collars, but most of them have
found it easier to follow than to re-
sist conventions. Even Bernard Shaw
has renowned his red tie for evening
wear and has succumbed to the in
evitable. 1t is only the people who
haven't anything else to do that car
afford to be eccentric In dress.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-31

neat round hole In the occipital bone,
with a corresponding one in the front
al, TOLD. all too plainly that his death
had not been a natural one. Some
where. perhaps, fellow man with
5lood--,.lilty hands lived and thrived,
but money was required to find him
md the suburban family thought their
full duty was done when they agreed
TO relieve the county Of the expense Of
burial.
Before we left Deputy Coroner Nc.
Nally, who, despite his grewsome call.
ing, was a most jovial, round-faced
freshman, led US to the basement to
view his treasures, the exhibits in the
case.
The body already had been prepared
for burial. and Clarke did not ask to
see 1t. The pine box he glanced at
just long enough to read the fictitious
address. The trunk also he passed
with q look. When he came to the
zinc case, however, 1t riveted his at.
tention. He examined closely every
seam and corner of it.
Clarke decided upon a trip to the
Pacific coast.
When we finally reached the end of
our long journey and succeeded in 10.
! eating the towE Of Etteso, We found
little hamlet numbering about 500
souls. Across a snug harbor shone
the broad expanse of the Pacific
After some search we located the
private sanitarium OF DR.. Clinton
Witherrbee, a man known to Clarke
| to be q villain of the deepest dye. We
entered q room in Withersbee's asy
lum.
What have next to relate has been
pieced together out of blur of hazy
memories. am not aware just wher
l lost consciousness. My first sensa
ton was that some one was looking
intently at the back Of my head
Then soft, purring, voice said;
"Mr. Carlton Clarke. Mr.. Richard