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and returning them Bon Dieu.' he stormed at Gibelin. And you had that bag in your hands" Gibelin sat silent. This was tho wretchedest moment in his career.
 Well" continued the chief. i've must have these pieces of leather What are your terms?"
 T told you," said Coquenil, "I want to be put back on the force I want to handle this case"
 M Simon thought moment. "That ought to be easily arranged. will see the prefet de police about it in the morning." But the other demurred. "I ask you to see him tonight. It's ten minutes to his house in an automobile I'll wait here" The chief smiled You're in a hur- ry, aren't you? Well, so are we. Will you come with me. Hauteville?"
 Yes"
 In less than an hour the men re- turned with good news for the great detective.
 'The prefet was extremely nice." said NJ. Vaudeville. He took our view at once"
 Then my commission is signedl"
 Precisely" answered the chief. You are one of us again, and-Pm glad"
 Thank you, both of you" said M Paul, with a quiver of emotion.
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R on the Rue Marboeuf, was a
 N little wineshop that remained 0 open all night for the accom- modation of cab drivers and belated 1 pedestrians. and to this Coquenil and the commissary now withdrew. Be 1 fore anything else the detective wish. ed to get from NJ. Pougeot hi, impress sions of the case And he asked Papa 1 Tignol to come with them for forti- flying glass. They analysed the known facts carefully.
 | Suddenly Coquelin stopped talking abruptly to look at comical little man with Il large mouth, the owner of the place. who had been lowering about for some moments as if anx- ious to say something
 What is it. my friendT' asked Co., quenil good naturcdly
 i At this the proprietor coughed in embarrassment and motioncJ to q prim, thin faced woman in the front room. who came forward with lidgety shyness. begging the gentlemen to for give her if she had done wrong, but there was something on her conscience. and she couldn't sleep without telling it.
 "Wellt' broke in l'ougeot inpatient 1 ly; but Coquenil gave the woman re- l assuring look, and she went on to ex- plain that she was spinster living in q little attic room of the next house overlooking the Rue Marboeuf. She | worked as seamstress all day in a hot, crowded atelier, and when she came home at night she loved to go out on her balcony She would stand there and brush her hair while she watched the sunset deepen and the swallows circle over the chimney tops, But. my dear woman," smiled Co., quenil, what has that to do with me? l have very little hair and no time to brush it.''
 The seamstress begged his pardon The point was that on the previous evening, just as she had nearly finish cd brushing her hair. she suddenly heard q sound like pistol shot from across the street, and, looking down. she saw a glttering object thrown from a window. She saw it distinctly and watched where it fell beyond the high wall that separated the Ansonla hotel from an adjoining courtyard. She had not thought much about 1t at the moment; but having heard that something dreadful had happened Coquenil could contain himself no longer, and. taking the woman's arm. he hurried her to the door.
 Now" he said. ''show me just where you saw this glttering object thrown over the wall'
 There" she replied, pointing. Tt lies to the left of that heavy doorway on the courtyard stones. I could see 1t from my balcony"
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"Ope moment" interrupted NJ. Si- mon. Do understand that you were with the driver who took this Ameri- can away from here tonight?"
 Cooueni smiled 'l was not with the driver was the driver, and had the honor of receiving francs from my distinguished associate" He bowed mockingy to Gibelin and held up a silver piece q shall keep this among my curiosties."
 Tt was a foolish trick, a perfectly useless trick" declared Gibelin, furi- GUS.
 Perhaps not, answered the other. with aggrayating politeness. Perhaps 1t was rather nice coup leading to very important results"
 Huh. What results?"
 Yes What reSuts?" echoed the | judge
 "Let me ask first" replied Coquenil deliberately, what you regard as the most important thing to be known in this case just now" "The name of the woman," answered Vaudeville promptly. Then the man who gives you this woman's name and address will ren- der real service?" seWceF exclaimed Vaudeville. The whole case rests on this woman"
 Come come," interrupted the chief. what are you driving at?" I nave the woman's name and ad- dress'' exclaimed Coquenil 'lmpossible!' they cried. | got them by my own efforts. and lWlll give them up on my own terms" ne spoke with look of fearless pur- pose that NJ. Simon well remembered rom the old days. A thousand devils! How did you oo lt!' cried Simon. watched the American in the cab as De leaned forward toward the Ian Uin light, and saw exactly what he was was uoins. He opened the lady's bag auu cut out a leather flap that had ael name and address stamped on it." No' contradlcted Gibelin; "there 1t myself" ihe name was on the underside of letters.' '"e'' Ill sh'
 
 uioelln's heart sank. ,, anu you took this flap from the Auleflcanr asked NJ. simon
 NO. no Any violence would have 'Ousn' tas my colleague into the thing. ,p, , ut ut was close behind, and I wanted 'las .y,i, hi,lowedge for myself"
 chief pursueu the into ' tue young man cut the flap hv on Siiali pieces and drop them one fla |. 0ae a. as We drove through dark lit dronnts aueets' And l noted where he ana ppsu 'ne pieces. Then l drove back two n p'Seu them up-that is. all but
 q hoa muttered Vaudeville. be,n au na small searchlight lantern to too, mat was one of the things Pougeot S oeSk' he added to tbo anu these pieces of Ieother with thems" aaie a and address, you have
 T h., continued the chief.
 nave them
 With you?"
 Yes.s
 M May see themYr
 rpsoe certainly If you will nrom,ss ,o ervw as my personal prop trOwnoa vu nesitated. You mean. He -oh, lru vs. and then said impatiently.
 Cooy ses promise that"
 brsosq, oquenil drew an envelons from ,,s apnss,p s' pocket and from it he too took 'ls And hs .S or white leather fragments. these Ds ,,' showed the chief that most of letters CT 1ments n were stamped in gold szsnirlr. 'ned'' declared Simon after
 several of the fragments
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CHAPTER VI.
THE WEAPON,

THE WEAPON. LIGHT across from the Ansonia, on the Rue Marboeuf, was a I'M little wineshop that remained 0 open all night for the accom-
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COUNTY COULD ARRANGE WITH THE SAN|TARIUN
BY Maintaining One Room The Needs For The Present Could Be
Supplied And The Burden Would Not Be Heavy For
Anyone, Patient Would Receive Good Treatment.

In the rush and hustle Of this these They have their
life there things that debts and
ueua overlooked One Of meet the the balance
the important things that the and they should
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Un CattIemen's Meeting

Fort Worth, TexA April 10. -
f. A. (PaD Pafrath, who re-
turned today from Amarillo and
Dalhart. said:
The people of Amarillo and
that entire section Of the country
deserve great credit for the man
ner in which they entertained
the convention, which will ma
terlally aid the development Of
the entire Southwest. especially
the Amarillo country. The grass
and crops were never as far ad
vanced, as they are now running
as far east and south as Wichita
County. All the farming and
live stock interests were never
more prosperous. Grass is good
and all kinds Of live stock winter
ed we'll A big calf crop is prom
lsed. There is an active demand
for all kinds of live stock al sat
lstactory prices. Edward +.
Swift and associates sold off Of
their White Deer ranch east Of
Amarillo 3. 900 3 and 4-vear-old
steers 10 Kansas people at S3S per
head. There are also a number
of other large deals pending that
looked like they would be con-
summated.
The people Of that entire sec
ton Of country appreciate very
highly the manner in which The
Dallas News handled the Conser-
walton and Irrigation Congress At
Fort Worth and the cattlemen's
convention AZ Amarillo. All
these things are closely asso-
ciaied with the development of
the Panhandle and Plains coun-
tD
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PRESSING ON To BIGGER AND BETTER THINGS
Recent Meeting New Officers Were Elected for the Ensuing
Year and Many Plans Laid, Great Dea Has Been
Done and All Feel Encouraged
Lubbock's Commercial Club is

Lubbock's Commercial Club is
a very live wire and it has very
often demonstrated its ability
to do things for the town and
surrounding country.
During the past year Of its
life it has accomplished more
than any previous similar period
and this has acted as a spur to
even greater efforts.
Among the many good works
accomplished might be men
toned the Santa Fe railroad.
the experimental farm, street
grading, schools, tree planting
and many other enterprises Of a
greater or less degree Of merit
among which we point with pride
10 a clean town.
The officers Of last year were
men but they felt that
the burden should be shifted 10
others for a season, with the re-
suit that Colby Thomas was
president, c. f. Parks,
and B. O. McWhorter,
treasurer.
Those who know the above
named gentleman appreciate the
fact of their ability and willing
ness for the work in hand and
business will continue TO be
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Church Notes

We will be glad 20 make any an
nouncements Of Church Service. Pro
grams, etc, IN this column free Of
charge, where no revenue is received
from the services. Editor
The Ladies Aid Society Of the
Baptist Church will hold a ba-
zaar and serve dinner and sup
per the 4th Of July. Further
particulars will be announced
later on.
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good in this field.

good in this field.
There is no line of work that
will react for the common veal
TO better advantage than will the
efforts Of a live commercial club,
backed by the community. and
this is the reason that lubbock
has built up 10 its present size
within twelve months. The Lub-
book people have an abiding.
faith in their town and country
and they never let up on a
proposition that is for the good
of the town or country. This
spirit Of enterprise on the part
Of these people has found its
counterpart in many other pIac-
es and we now have a numberof
commercial clubs that are ac-
lively engaged in the upbuilding
Of the Plains country
The Avalanche stands ready
to go hand in hand with the peo-
pie and is cheerful helper in
the efforts Of all for a bigger and
better city and an increased farm
acreage. For the next year let's
do even more than has been done
in the past twelve months. Give
the hand Of good cheer to the
Club" and help in the
work.
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Report Of officers
Reading Betty Parker's FIVE
Dollars. "
Study Of China The first mis-
sion field occupied by the W. F.
NJ. Society Of the NJ. f. Church.
New business
Watch word.
All are invited 20 attend.
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BRIGHT CROP PROSPECTS
Men Who Have Been Here Many
Years Say Prospects are Very
Bright for Heavy Yield.

According 10 reports coming
in from all over the country.
there is a mighty bright prospect
at this time FOR a fine Weld Of
small grain. The acreage has
been very largely increased over
former years and the seasons
have been so very favorable to
this particular kind Of farm pro-
duce that there is unusually good
foundation for the reports that
are being received from the
farmers about the small grain
crops of the South Plains.
Some have said that this would
never amount TO anything as a
small grain country, but we have
always contended that from what
little we know about wheat and
oat culture, that the South Plains
would grow both these products
successfully, and we believe that
If we live 20 see harvest time
come this year that we will see
one Of the finest grain crops
gathered that any one could wish
10 see IN a new country, where
there has been very little atten-
tion given % the cultivation Of
the land and the growing Of the
various crops for market purpos-
as.
" II. Campbell. the noted dry
farming man, Of which we have
heard SO much for the past few
years. and who by the way. has
done a great deal for the farm
ing interests of West Texas as
well as other places, says.
II the South Plains country
does not prove a great wheat
raising section. | am very badly
mistaken ~ my prediction. !
came 20 this conclusion after a
stndy and investigation of condi-
tons in this section. Had / not
fully believed that this would be
a great farming country. would
not have invested my money nor
sacrificed my time in an effort 10
demonstrate the correctness Of
my views. -
We are pleased 20 note that
the farmers that have recently
come 20 this section Of the plains
are men who have made farm
ng a study and are therefore
qualified 20 enter into the work
n this new country with their
experience as a valuable asset.
md will no doubt make some
yreat demonstrations Of the real
producing qualities Of the land in
his section of the state. The
ives Of the people Of the various {
.ectIons Of the United States :
AVE been opened 10 the wonder &
ul productiveness Of the soil in
ms section, even with the slip G
hod methods that have ordinari- I
y been used in the cultivation Of r
he soil, and with the coming Of
he man who knows. and who g
makes farming his business there I
'ill be far greater results than Z
yer before. Let the good work
ID on
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these cases. Ihey have then
debts to pay and expenses tC
meet the same as the balance OF
US, and they should have assis-
tance from some source, and We
believe that the burden would be
more evenly distributed by the
county paying the costs.
We are confident that arrange
ments could be made for the
maintenance Of one or more
rooms in the sanitarium al this
place for the benefit Of those
who are IN need Of treatment.
and have not the means 20 pay
for same. II is "a matter that
should have the attention Of our
county and we are Of the opinion
that the move would be- highly
satisfactory With almost every
citizen Of the county. At least
lets see what can be done.
The State Journal Of Medicine
has the following 10 say with
regard 20 this question:
In the last few years there
has been an awakening among
physicians as 20 the need for
hospitals. A multitude of pri-
yate hospitals have been erected.
and religious orders have found
ed some magnificent institutions.
These fll an important place but
fall far short Of popular needs.
Authorities say there should be
a hospital bed for every one
people IN a community.
Texas towns and cities now
have from one bed for a thous-
and peop'e 10 one bed for every
200 in the best provided towns.
The erection and equipment Of
good hospital cannot cost much
less than 81 900 a bed. thus a 35
bed municipal and county hospital
would cost So. 900. which forms
a convenient basis for estima.
ion. A well equipped hospital
Hill require about twice as many
rooms as there are rooms for
patients, varying with the ward
and private room plans. The
'ost Of maintenance in the most
economically managed public
hospitals may be placed at an
average Of Sl.25 per day. A
hospital with charity. popular
md high priced accommodations.
ifter erection and equipment
nay be made practically self
ustalnlng, by the pay rooms
.arning enough 10 care for the
harlty and popular wards.
his leaves no reason why every
ommunity should not demand a
.opuiar hotel. This movement
or the erection of municipal and
ounty hospitals is just begin
ing IN our State. The city
ospltal at Galveston. John Sealy.
used for teaching purposes by
he University Of Texas: It's an
ual expenditure is $i3. 900. with
1900 income. The College
Iospital, used for teaching pur-
oses by Fort Worth Univerrity .
eats IN seven months four |.
mes as many charity patients
; are treated by the city in
velve months. and is practical. \
self sustaining by lis pay I
'oms. Dallas is just voting ON i
Sl0o, 900 bond issue for a city 4
'spiial and Fort Worth has a.. v
ads a fund Of approximately a
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Sin Mrs. Carter.
White Slave Traffic Mrs.
Payne.
Music
Rescue the Pershing" Mrs.
Benson.
Vashti School Miss Overton.
Mission Home and Training
School Mrs. Paden.
Music
The society shows a decided
increase in attendance and inter
est. We had quite a number Of
visitors present and we are glad
TO have with us again a number
of members who have been alb
sent the past several months.
We are beginning the years
work under favorable conditions.
renewed interest and deep love
for the Masters work. May God
bless our efforts.
Reporter.
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Miss Mary Pierce

Sunday a telegram was receiv-
ed stating that Miss Mary Pierce
OF WaXahachie was dead. Miss
Mary had been in bad health for
several months. but no one
though the end so near Miss
Mary has visited in Lubbock and
has a number of friends here
who love her because OF the
sweet christian life she has lived.
that join with relatives here in
deepest sorrow. Charlie. X. q.
and 5. X. Pierce left on the Sun.
day morning train for Wax
10 attend the funeral Of
their sister. The Avalanche ex.
tends sympathy 20 the bereaved.
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IN the ruSn ana hustle OF TINS
life, there are some things that
are ueually overlooked. One OF
the important things that the
county Of Lubbock has overlook
ed, or probably has not consider
ed question yet 20 be discussed.
is a County Hospital.
Lubbock is growing rapidly
people Of all trades and profes-
sions are coming 10 this city.
and as is always the case, many
Of them are poor people. and al
though they can make a living
as long as their health holds out.
there are times in life that most
of US are temporarily laid ON the
shelf and need medical attention.
When these times come around
with the working man. who
needs every DAYS wages % keep
the family fed and clothed
there is a condition exists that
needs the attention Of the pub
lie. and is often overlooked. not
because the people Of Lubbock
are negligent IN matters per
tanning 10 the sick and distress
ed, but II Is matter OF every
body's business. and "nobody's
business. hence as We said
above is often overlooked. in
this case we need someone %
look after the poor Of the town
and the county al the county's
expense.
In the event Of extreme cases
where il is necessary for opera
tons 10 be- performed. or strict
is necessary. and care
fui nursing is essential 10 wei
fare OF the patient. then IL is.
that we should have a place for
these patients 10 be- removed and
given the best OF attention. II
is not right that the Individual
bc expected 10 take
these cases. treat them and fur
nish everything including nurses.
reds. etc. when they very well
know that there Is no hopes Of
getting anything even for their
services or the actual expense
iccruing from the use Of their
equipments and help.
Lubbock has one Of the best
nhrmaries IN the state for the
,ize. the equipments being
thorough and uptodate. and is
conducted in a thorough business
by men who are com
letent in every way, and who
ave the upbuilding of the town (
md the development Of the
.duntry al heart and who see
ng the great need Of an institu- {
ion Of this kind somewhere in 7
his section. spent their hard }
armed money IN putting tins D
Institution in hrst-class shape {
or the treatment Of most any r
ind Of case coming under the !
ERECTION Of any other institution J
( the same kind in the state. 3
Is not the proper thing then {
Or them 30 bear all the burden {
( charity cases. as has been the a
tate u affairs heretofore. II {
osts them Just as much 20 take j
are of a charity ease a. any n
.her a. they get identically the a
anne treatment. and We believe b
lere should bo some way for n
icm to get compensation for 3
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SUNBEAM PROGRAM
Reporter


Leader Matte NJ. Glover
Lesson Luke 1854, Chrit's
entrance into Jerusalem.
Song
Prayer
Roll call Scripture verse
Story Mrs. Haynes
BIRD Psalm in concert
Song Corrie Perdue and Lu-
cile Carroll.
Recitation Homer Biggers
Books Of New Testament in
concert.
Recitation Clara Glenn
Recitation Madge Baker.
Lords Prayer in concert.
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w.FM SOCIETY

W. NJ HbilfIl
Viii meet Monday April Is. at
4 O'Clock p. m. with Mrs. W. ID.
Benson. The program is as fol
lows
lesson Phil. ith chapter
Prayer
Hymn
Roll call, respond with quota
lions from some missionary
Reading 0f Minutes
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W n. NJ. NOTES

IlOn SeTNlct.
Bro. G. h. Overton conducted
the devotional service by readin,
a scripture lesson followed b,
song and prayer. Bro. Hard,
then installed the newly elected
officers in usually impressive
manner. After which each off
Ger responded in a short talk.
The remarks Of the president.
Mrs. H. T. Kimbro were especi.
ally good.
After a short prayer the socie-
ty was dismissed, with the fol-
lowing installed.
President Mrs. II. T. Kimbro.
lst vice president, Mrs. NJ. c.
Overton.
2nd vice president, Mrs. W. S.
Norton.
Bird vice president Mrs. Geo.
l. Beatty.
Secretary Mrs. b. o. Nc
Whorter.
Treasurer, Mrs. W. +. Posey.
Supt. Reading Course, Miss
OyertOn.
Press Supt., Mrs. James o.
Neal
After prayer by Bro. Overton,
the meeting adjourned.
The Woman's Home Mission
Society met in regular business
meeting Tuesday afternoon.
April 4th.
The president led a short de-
yotional service, Bro. Overton
leading in prayer, followed by
song.
The secretary called the roll.
each member responding with
scripture quotation. and the
amount Of individual work done
since last meeting.
The minutes Of last meeting
were read and approved.
The reports Of lst, 2nd and Sd
vice presidents were read show
ing good work along every
line.
The committee appointed to
choose watch-word. was asked 10
report: Verse II in 10th chapter
Of Hebrews was chosen.
A discussion on changing date
Of meetings resulted in choosing
the lst and End Monday Of each
The annual books were report
ed received. bat not filed out.
this will be done and books dis
.rbuted next meeting.
We had several visitors and
lne new member added.
We were glad 10 have Mrs.
collins with US. she being an
.rst-while Press Superintend-
mt. and much interested in the
work.
Repors Of committees show
much being done along beneyol-
mt lines.
IL was decided that each mem
'er should earn one dollar within
me month for local funds. each
elIing how they earned their {
oliar. II was also decided TO
iyide the society into II circles
or the year. each circle deyising
heir own plans for raising funds
10 further business the society
vas dismissed with prayer by
lro. Overton.
Monday afternoon. April llth. |
be- W0man's Home Mission So J
iety met IN regular devotional
leeung and the following pro
ram was rendered.
Leader Mrs. Rob Tuhhs.
Subject Rescue Work
Ignorance. llclplessness and
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r. NJ. lrick and wife. Of Plain
view. arrived Tuesday 10 be- at
the funeral Of their nephew. b.
L. Trick. who died az the Sani-
tanum Tuesday morning but IL
vas decided 10 bury the deseas
ed a. his old home at Prague.
Oklahoma.