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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-12-15

Il have changed the butcher, Mr..
Lawrence" she announced portentous-
ly. 'The last roast was pound short,
and his mutton-chops-any self-re-
specting sheep would refuse to &C
knowledge them"
AS l said before, l can always tell
from the voice in which Mrs. Klopton
conveys the most Indifferent matters.
if something Of real significance has
occurred Also, through long habit,
l have learned how quickest to bring
her to the point
you are pessimistic this morning, /"
/ returned. What's the matter, Mrs.
Klopton? You haven't used that tone
since Euphemia baked a pie for the
iceman. What is 1t now? Somebody
poison the dog?"
She cleared her throat.
1.-THE house has been broken into,
Mr.. Lawrence" she said. Il have
lived in the best families, and never
have l stood by and seen what saw
yesterday-every bureau drawer
opened, and my-my most sacred be-
longings-" she choked.
did you notify the police?" l
asked sharply.
"Police!" she shifted Police! 1t
was the police that did 1.-TWO detec-
tiVes with a search warrant. II
wouldn't dare tell you over the tele-
phone what one of them said when
he found the whisky and rock candy
for my cough"
did they take anything?~ de-
manded, every nerve on edge.
They took tile cough medicine"
she returned Indignantly, "and they
said"
"Confound the cough medicine!"
was frantic. Did they take anything
else? Were they in my dressing
room?"
and l told them what you would do
when you came back But they
wouldn't listen. They took away
that black sealskin bag you brought
home from Pittsburg with you'll"
| knew then that my hours of free
dom were numbered. To have found
Sullivan and then, in support of my
case against him, to have produced
the bag, minus the bit of chain, had
been my intention. But the police
the bag, and, beyond knowing some
thing of Sullivan's history, l was prac-
tically no nearer his discovery than
before. Hotchkiss hoped he had his
man in the house off Washington
Circle, but on the very night he had
seen him Jennie claimed that Sulli-
van had tried to enter the Laurels
Then-suppose we found Sullivan
and proved the satchel and its con-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-12-15
MORE THAN EVER
Increased Capacity for Mental Labor
Since Leaving OFF Coffee.

Many former coffee drinkers who
have mental work to perform, day
after day, have found better capaci
ty and greater endurance by using
Postum instead of ordinary coffee. An
Illinois woman writes:
II had drank coffee for about TWEEN
ty years. and finally had what the
doctor called coffee heart was
nervous and extremely respondent;
had little mental or physical strength
left, had kidney trouble and constipa
ton.
"The first noticeable benefit derived
from the change from coffee to Postum
was the natural action of the kidneys
and bowels. In two weeks my heart
action was greatly improved and my
nerves steady.
Then became less respondent,
and the desire to be active again
showed proof of renewed physical and
mental strength.
Il am steadily gaining in physical
strength and brain power. ] formerly
did mental work and had to give it up
on account of coffee, but since using
Postum | am doing hard mental labor
with less fatigue than ever before
Read the little book, 1.-THE Road to
Wellville, in pkgs. There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letters new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
lnferest.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-12-15

tents his? Since the police had the
bit of chain it might mean involving
Alison in the story. | sat down and
buried my face in my hands There
was no escape. figured it out de-
spondingly.
Against me was the evidence Of
the survivors of the Ontario that |
had been accused of the murder at the
time. There had been blood-stains on
my pillow and a hidden dagger. Into
the bargain, in my possession had
been found traveling-bag containing
the dead mans pocketbook
In my favor was Meningitis theory
against Mrs. Conway. She had mo-
tive for wishing to secure the notes,
she believed ! was in lower ten, and
she had collapsed at the discovery Of
the crime in the morning
(TO BE CONTINUED)
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-12-15
CHAPTER XIV.
At the statIon.

So 1t had been the tiger, not the
lady! Well, had held to that theory
all through. Jennie suddenly be-
came a valuable person; If necessary
she could prove the connection be-
tween Sullivan and the murdered man.
and show a motive for the crime.
was triumphant when Hotchkiss came
in When the girl had produced a
photograph of Mrs. Sullivan, and l had
recognized the bronze-haired girl Of
the train, we were both well satisfied
which goes to prove the ephemeral
nature of most human contentments.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-12-15
ReslnoI In Three Weeks Does What
Other Remedies Failed to Do in
Four Months

My baby's face was like raw and
bleeding piece of meat. l was at my
wits ends what to do. Medicine from
three physicians and ointment recon-
mended seemed to make the Eczema
worse. Then another mother spoke of
Resinol, which procured at once-re-
member had no more faith in 1t than
in all the rest l had tried-but /
thought 1t would be wasting only SOC
more. Never did l spend soc to bet
ter advantage, for the first and sec
ond days l noticed a remarkable
change, and now at the end of the
third week 1 have my pretty blue
eyed, rosy checked, cooling baby
well again. am safe in saying he is
perfectly cured and the cure was sure
ly something remarkable. Your Soap
and Ointment did in three weeks what
everything else l tried failed to do in
four months. My baby was positively
disfgured, now his complexion is all
right again.
Mrs. H. F. Clemmer, Sunbury, Pa.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-12-15
2S8{N9E ggaQMz0
Not What Tommy Desired
Incident That Caused Youngster 70
Have Grave Doubts Of the
Efficacy of Prayer.

The Sunday school lesson had been
on the efficacy of prayer, and the
teacher had done her best to instill
into the youthful mind the belief that
our prayers are answered. There was
one doubling Thomas, however. who
insisted that he knew better.
why, Tommy, am surprised to hear
you say you don't believe our prayers
are answered." expostulated the
teacher.
81 know they amt" persisted Tom
my, doggedly
what makes you think so?" asked
the teacher.
Il don't think It; I know It," re.
piled Tommy you know the angels
brought new baby to our house last
week"
iTes, heard about that" said the
teacher Now. surely. that was an.
answer to prayer, wasn't it?'
1T was, nit" replied Tommy dis
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-12-15
a Was Afraid Had Killed Some body" She said.

didn't look it. Folks say big, light
haired people are easy going, but
don't believe it, sir"
How long was Miss West here?"
I 1.-TWO weeks"
| hesitated about further question
ing. Critical as my position was,
could not pry deeper into Alison
Vests affairs. If she had got into the
hands of adventures, as Sullivan and
his sister appeared to have been, she
was safely away from them again. But
something of the situation in the car
Ontario was forming itself in my
mind: the incident at the farmhouse
lacked only motive to be complete.
Was Sullivan, after all, rascal or a
criminal? Was the murderer Sulli-
van or Mrs. Conway? The lady or the
tiger again.
Jennie was speaking
Il hope Miss West was not hurt?"
she asked. I'VE liked her, all of us.
She was not like Mrs. Curtis"
wanted to say that she was not
like anybody in the world. Instead
she escaped with some bruises"
said
She glanced at my arm. You were
on the train?"
Yes"
She waited for more questions, but
none coming, she went to the door.
Then she closed it softly and came
back
Mrs. Curtis is dead? You are sure
of it?" she asked.
She was killed instantly, I be-
lieve. The body was not recovered.
But have reasons for believing that
Mr. Sullivan is living
81 knew It," she said. Il think
he was here the night before last.
That Is why went to the tower room.
/ believe he would kill me If he could"
AS nearly as her round and comely
face could express it, Jennies ex-
preston was tragic at that moment
made a quick resolution, and acted
on it at once.
you are not entirely frank with
me, Jennie l protested. And l am
going to tell you more than / have.
We are talking at cross purposes.
81 was on the wrecked train, in the
same car with Mrs Curtis, Miss West
and Mr.. Sullivan. During the night
there was crime committed in that
car and Mr. Sullivan disappeared
But he left behind chain of circum-
stantial evidence that involved me
so that / may, at any
time, be arrested"
Apparently she did not comprehend
for moment. Then, as if the mean
ing of my words had just dawned on
her, she looked up and gasped:
you mean--Mr. Sullivan committed
the crime HIMSELF"
81 think he did"
What was it?"
1T was murder" said deliberately.
Her hands clenched involuntarily, |
and she shrank back. "A woman"
She could scarcely form her words.
mo, man; Mr.. Simon Harring-
ton of Pittsburg."
Her effort to retain her self-control
was pitiful Then she broke down and |
cried, her head on the back of tall
chair.
1T was my fault" she said wretch
edly. my fault. should not have
sent them the word"
After a few minutes she grew quiet.
She seemed to hesitate over some
hing, and finally determined to say 1t.
you will understand better, sir,
when say that was raised in the
family. Mr.. Harrington
was Mr.. Sullivans wife's father!"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-12-15
You Can't Tell hx Faces.

Cheerful Pessimist-Well, how's
things these days?
Dolorous Optimist-All right: Lots
of work, money coming in hand over
fist! Can't complain bit!
Cheerful Pessimist-We that's
certainly good news! Now with me
things are simply rotten!-Puck.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-12-15
ID = 8 o. %
is THE ~ ME
w OF THE BEST MEDICINE
&~for COUG MS q COLDS
One of the Producers.

You should endeavor to do some
thing for the comfort of your fellow
men," said the philanthropist, with
out thought of reward"
Il do. / buy umbrellas instead OF
borrowing them"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-12-15
Says the optimist to the pessImlst.

Says the oPtimist to the PessImIst.
Life" said the pessimist, lis a
dreadful bore. ! don't know what hap
piness is"
Life Is all right" rejoined the op-
timistic man, "if you only look upon
the bright side of it."
But my life has no bright SIDE"
protested the other.
Then" said the optimist, get busy
and polish up one OF the dark sides.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-12-15

First Boy-Mother says if | go
swimming she'll lick me when get
back
Second Boy (encouraginglyl- But
perhaps you won't get back; there's
been lots of fellows drowned in that
swimming hole.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-04-25

Frank George left for Denver, Colo
RADIO. Friday morning.
81
visit to friends near Salem, Oregon.
The telephone number Of the
Herald office has been changed to
54O1. If
The ladies social session of the
Elks, Friday night, was a very pleas
ant social function.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Nethery re-
turned last week from an extended
visit at Long Beach. Cal.
81
J. D. Moody, of Raymond, who has
been in the city several days, left
for his home Saturday morning.
s.
James I. Pollock has resigned as
superintendent of the Burrows mill,
to accept similar position at AS
toria.
S.
Mrs. Frank Becker entertained the
Young Women's Sewing club Friday
afternoon at her home on Terrace
avenue.
S.
At special meeting of the city
council Thursday night, the appoint
ment of J. c. Hogan as city attorney
was confirmed.
S.
Peter 1bsen, of the Aberdeen Car
riage company. attended the conven-
tion of Master Horse Shoers, at Seat
tie, last week.
Frank G. Jones, w. F. PAUL and
w. B. Mack have incorporated the
Chehalis County Securities company,
with capital of $4,000.
Mr. and Mrs. Grover Boyle return
ed Thursday from visit in Seattle
Charles Reid returned yesterday
from a short visit in Tacoma.
s.
Mrs. M. M. Bacon, after spending
week in Aberdeen looking after her
real estate interests, left for her
home in Eugene, Oregon, Saturday.
S.
j. e. Calder was down from Mon
tesano Friday, signing up a contract
with Olson e Foss for the erection
of two story concrete block in that
city.
S.
Mrs. J. B. Melville and daughter,
Mrs. Regina Strong, of Denver, ar
rived Saturday from Honolulu, and
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Trout
man.
81
Major L. A. Abbott, U. s. Army,
retired, writes the Herald from Jack
,,,:1 W., IL, hot hn
rive in Aberdeen in June to spend
the summer.
a.
The Grays Harbor Stevedoring
company moved back to their old
quarters, 412 East Wishkah street
Friday, that was damaged by fire a
few weeks ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Captain Otto Lempke
left for the Flathead Indian reserva-
ton, in Montana, Saturday. The
captain has quit going to sea, and
will settle on a homestead.
w. J. Woods returned from a busi-
ness trip to Seattle Friday evening.
Nels Foshnag has commenced a
neat cottage on Mitchell and Rainier
streets in North Aberdeen.
S.
The knights of Pythias have ac-
cepted the challenge of the Knights
of Columbus, to play game of base
ball during the month of May, and
J. M. Bowes, Ervie Phelps and Chas.
Ingram were appointed committee
to look up smart knights of the
horsehide.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-04-25
MRS. J. c. PEARSON INJURED

Mrs. J. c. Pearson received a
painful blow in the right eye, Thurs
day evening, which will require care
full medical treatment to save the
eye. Her daughter, Miss Dorothy,
threw a stick of wood into the yard
of their home, in North Aberdeen, as
her mother stepped out of the back
door of the house, whom she had not
observed. Mrs. Pearson has not been
in good health for some time, and
the pain and shock were most Sc
we're on her.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-04-25

F.. R. Archer was a passenger on
this mornings train for Seattle.
81
Mrs. NJ N. Switzerland, of Mark
ham, was visiting Aberdeen friends,
Saturday.
Don Ennis, of Elma, spent Sunday
with his parents here, returning to
Ema this morning
So
Fred Overmeyer, has the contract
for the construction of 2-story resi-
dence on Fourth and Division street.
The price is $4,000 complete.
Bryan Irwin arrived from Cheha-
lis, Lewis county, yesterday, and has
decided to remain in Aberdeen
III
Mr.. and Mrs. Merl MARI arrived
from Seattle Saturday, and will spend
several days in the city VISITING re-
latives.
Major and Mrs. DObbinS, of Port
land, who have been visiting the Sal
walton Army corps in this city, left
for their home this morning.
81
a. w. Vial ~ vi IIC W. ~.
company. arrived from Portland yes
terday, and is attending to business
connected with his company.
81
Angus Blue, Glen Parmenter, Ger
tie Mcdonald and Wellington Coop
err. got into an alteration on Hume
street Friday night. 1t was $40 each
in the police court Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs c. e. TrOutman and
their guests Mesdames Il. Strong
and J. B. Neville, of Denver, went to
Mack's camp this morning. They
were accompanied by Mrs. DR.. Long.
81
Rev. w. f. Roe, one of the facul-
ty of Whitworth college, Tacoma,
preached in the Presbyterian church
yesterday. The church has not called
a pastor yet. and '<ill supplied by
visitors for the present.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-04-25
A SLIGHT FIRE

The fire department was called out
Friday evening by an alarm from
the residence of Frank G. Jones, S14
West First street, where the blaze
was extinguished by the chemical en-
CINE. The fire originated in a closet,
through which passed chimney con-
tanning a pipe hole. The cover OF
the hole had fallen off. allowing the
flames to enter the closet.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-04-25
Tales Of the Town Terse|y Told.

H. A. Crary left Friday for Warren,
Penn.
~
Mrs. Fred c. Furth visited friends
in Seattle last week.
Mrs. A. p. Nelson returned Friday
from brief visit in Seattle.
49,
Miss LOttie Pascoe left last week
for Marysville, CAL, to visit relatives.
Mrs. M. A. K MsnMd of puyallup,
is in the city, visiting her son, w.
]. Kennedy,
For Sale-Six-rOom, modern dwell
ing house, by the owner, 415 West
Second street. 66-2t
81
Andrew Winberg has let the con-
tract for a $1,000 residence at First
and Alder street
Miss Ada Davidson Davidson has returned
from a visit with her sister, Mrs. G.
C. Dahl, in Seattle.
Mrs. J. d. Ellitt came down from
Seattle last week to visit her mother,
Mrs. Catherine Lowry.
s.
WiShkah Lodge, Knights of Py-
thias will give smoker, after the
lodge meeting, tonight
Mrs. G.. P. RAFFERTY, entertained
the choir of the Episcopal church
Thursday night, after practice.
s.
Twin daughters were born Thurs
day to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank w. John
son, in Pleasant Home addition.
Mrs. w. B. Fetteerman entertained
the Jolly Girls club Friday afternoon
at her home, Eighth and Broadway.
81
Miss Mabel KnudSon, VINO mas Deen
visiting friends in Minnesota, since
last September, returned home Satur
day.
Mrs. L. II. Miller, of Tacoma, is
in the city. visiting her father and
sister. Judge Langhorne and Mrs. r.
r. Bassett.
S.
The Chehalis County Bar associa-
ton will hold it's annual banquet at
Hotel Grayport, Hoquiam next 1nurs-
day evening.
Miss Lillian Jones came down from
Eluld SATURDAY, " NioAI AASA SAS'>'
Mrs. Ed. F.. Jones, and returned
home last evening.
81
Judge Phillips upheld the validity
of the second hand license ordinance
and fined I. Nudleman $40 and costs.
The case will be appealed.
-ss-
c. M. Driscom, of Hoqu1am, mas
accented a position with the Federal
Lumber Co., and will move his fam
lily to Aberdeen this week.
The $500 cottage being built for
A Works. in South Aberdeen, is al
most enclosed, and will be ready for
the plasterers in about week.
Mrs. Florence kEfffiten represented
the Aberdeen Methodist church at
the meeting of the foreign mission
airy society at Olympia last week.
81
Willis G. Hopkins is improving
his home, Eighth and l. streets, by
putting down concrete walks ana
building a concrete wall around the
premises.
T. J. Preston Is improving his
nroperty at Third and Alder street.
The removal of the barn and the
new work to be added, will cost
$500.
A 500 cottage is being erected
for Anton Pista, at Michigan avenue
and Second street. The cottage is
planned so as to add to 1t In the
near future.
Another Of the F. e. Dudley model
residences is to be built on Second
and L streets. The cost is to be 49,
600. and it will have all the modern
improvements.
William Ostenburg is having the
lumber hauled for a dwelling mousse
to be erected on the corner or MIL
chell and Forsythe streets. The con-
tract price is 81, 900.
a.
Albert F.. Noonan left SATURDAY
morning for Schenectady. N. Y. MT.
Noonan will return to Aberdeen
about September, to make his per-
manent residence here.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-04-25

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l".'t.9 i,..s-~ ,::.-.~.. :; s<-9. a..@ga.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-04-25

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-09

conInes o. q Pace VIII i sTOG1rG q.
the next street. The visitor decided
on the former chamber. He carefully
closed the blinds and drew across the
window the dark. heavy curtains. This
would answer very we'll Excellent
accommodation for man whose
own chambers in the city were now in
the hands of reuovators--the painters.
the paperhangers. the plumbers. And
thp back room? He paused as II
considering the servants assumption
Of his purpose in coming hither. He
might as well let the fellow think.
No one must know where he was
under any circumstances. His voice
sounded almost Ioculur. at singular
variance with the heaviness, the weari-
ness uf his face. He. the old servant.
had been a soldier. knew how to full
fll. then. a request or an order. Some
thing crinkled in the speakers hand,
passed to the other who was now
busying himself with the bath. The
mans moist fingers did not hesitate
to close on the note.
Half an hour later John Steele. clad
in his dressing gown. sat alone near
the fire in his room. Every sound had
ceased save at intervals a low creak-
ing of old timber.
John Steele smiled grimly. but soon
his thoughts seemed floating of be
yond control. and. rising suddenly, he
threw himself on the bed.
The afternoon was well advanced
when. as half through dream. John
Steele heard the rude jingling Of a
bell. The loud and emphatic closing
of the front gate served vet more
speedily to arouse him. Hastily he
sat up His head buzzed from long
needed sleep that had been oversound
80 it's the meter man you are?'
John Steele recognized the inquring
voice as that of the caretaker. Sure,
you're new one from the last that
was here"
"Yes: we change beats occasionally"
was the careless answer. John Steele
sprang from his bed and crept very
softly toward the hail "A new man
He heard them talking again after a
few minutes He remained listening
at his door. now slightly ajar.
There must be a leak somewhere
from the quantity you've burned. III
have a look around; might save your
master a few shillings."
John Steele locked his door. The
"meter man" crossed the upper hall
and stepped. one after the other. into
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-09

/ you'd De here tonight the latter went
on. But won't you be stepping In.
| sirT'
The other silently followed. walking
in the manner of one tired and worn
'My master did not come back with
you, SIR, from Strathorn HouseT
mo; Captain Forsythes gone on to
Germany"
The servants glance rested now In
some surprise on the newcomers gar
ments-a gamekeepers well worn coat
and cap-and on the dusty. almost
shabby looking shoes.
"A wager" said John Steele, noting
the old orderly's expression. From
Strathorn House TO London by foot
within a given time. don't you know
Fell in with some rough customers last
night who thought my coat and hat
better than these"
Il beg your pardon, sir. but The
mans apprehensive look fastened it.
self on dark stain on the coat near
the shoulder.
"Just winged me-a scratch" replied
John Steele. with an Indifferent shrug.
sinking into a chair near the fire.
which burned low.
zone moment. Dennis" John Steele
leaned back. The dying embers re-
vealed haggard face. His eyes half
closed as If from lack of sleep. but
Immediately opened again. "You
spoke of expecting me. How" he
said, stretching out his legs. did you
know
Sure sir. by your luggage 1t ar
rived with my masters heavier boxes
that he didn't take along with him
over the wather."
His luggage there = where no one
knew-could have known-he was go
ing! The place he had selected under
what he had considered propitious cir
cumstances as haven. a refuge. where
he might find himself for a brief peri
cd comparatively safe. could he reach
it, turn in without being detected!
This last he believed he had success
fully accomplished. and then to be told
by the man All John Steeles ex-
cuses for coming in this unceremoni-
GUS fashion that he had planned to,
put to the servant of Captain For
sythe were at the moment forgotten.
Who could have guessed that he would
make his way straight hither-or had
any one? An enemy. divining a lurk-
ing place for which he was heading,
would not have obligingly forwarded