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The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1916-01-06
eW
Bldgs.

Average per year ............. 40
This list does not include remodel
ing or improving buildings, or any
improvement except entirely new
buildings. From DR.. Browns record
the following list of those erecting
buildings in 1915 is taken:
Jim Hickman, cottage.
Nick Bryant, COL, cottage.
Conway Lumber Company, two
cottages.
Conway Oil Mill, brick building.
Moore Harton, residence
William Van Valkenberg, bunga-
low.
L. B. Atkeison, bungalow.
Mrs. w. B. Hines, two cottages.
A. F. Milan, small store building.
E. D. MoiX, cottage.
E. V. Leverett, residence.
T. B. Clark, cottage.
l.. H. Pyle, two cottages.
Charley Jones, two cottages.
Will Snow, cottage.
Jones cottage.
Cecil c. Martin, cottage.
Ella McMahan, cottage.
Catholic school building.
John Sutton, restaurant building.
Clarence Imboden, two cottages.
Herman Imboden, three cottages.
"Bud" Charles, bungalow.
John Fuller, cottage
H. C. Mode, garage building and
dwelling.
John Hartley, cottage.
Wesley Dickerson, COL, cottage.
John Thomas, COL, cottage.
Catherine Jones, col, cottage.
w. B. Hubbell, residence.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1916-01-06
CENTRAL, HENDRIX
RESUME SESSIONS
rom Tuesdays Dail1.

rom Tuesdays DaiD.
With the resumption of sessions at
Central and Hendrix Colleges today,
all of the Conway educational insti-
tutions have been re-opened after the
Christmas holidays. At Central Col
lege DR.. J. w. Conger said he was de-
lighted to report that every boarding
student had returned with the eXcep-
ton of two or three detained at home
on account of illness, and these would
re-enter within few days. Several
new students were also enrolled.
Practically all of the old students
returned to Hendrix College, and sew
eral new men were matriculated.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1916-01-06
CELEBRATE EMANCIPATION.

The fitty-second anniversary of the
of negro slaves was
celebrated here today by number of
Faulkner county negroes. The meet
ing assembled at the courthouse, but
on account of the repairs being made
in the courtroom, it was adjourned to
a local negro church.
Sewing machines, typewriters and
guns repaired by an expert at Bolls
Bros. Phone 269.-dtf wilt
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1916-01-06
The Holidays are Past

MYTH the holidays behind us we are
wv forced 70 think of "wllat will the New
Year bring?"
This question can be answered by one w0fo
"Successn and answered beforehand II you
open your savings account now ana auo
steadily to it all during the year.
Make the answer certain.
Start an account with us ard your money
will earn per cent under our cel'lno''o u
deposit plan.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1916-01-06
CONWAY ENGINEER
ACCORDED HONOR

Little Rock, Jan. 1.-B. G. Wilson,
city engineer of Conway, was elected
president of the State Association of
Surveyors and Civil Engineers. j.
o. Jones of Dardanelle was reelected
secretary. The constitution was
amended to admit architects to mem
bership.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1916-01-06
LODGES TO INSTALL.

From Tuesdays Daily
A joint installation of officers of
the Woodmen of the World and
Woodmen Circle will be held Monday
night The Odd Fellows officers will
be installed on Friday night, Janu-
ary IA
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1916-01-06

resigned as clerk and Mrs. Daisy
Brady was elected to succeed her A
joint installation of officers for the
Woodmen of World and Woodmen
Circle will be held next Monday
night. All members are urged to be
present.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1916-01-06
NEW POSTMASTER.

Ben F. Allen has been appointed
postmaster of Mayhower, according
to a Washington dispatch, succeed
ing Mrs. Emma r. Mcintyre, who
has removed to Palarm.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1916-01-06
INTERESTING w. c.. SESSION.

From Tuesdays Daily.
A large crowd was present at the
regular meeting of the Woodmen
Circle last night. Plans were made
for the new year and much interest
was manifested. Mrs. LYDIA Smith
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-09-16

PIANO ~ NlNG
'fNrt. 500 Nr... SIS
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17
CANDIDATES WHO
HAVE QUALIFIED
IN POLK COUNTY

The time for county candidates to
qualify does not expire until tonight.
This list includes those who had
qualified up to last night.
For Clerk Of Court.
j. A. Johnson, John NJ. Keen.
For Sheriff.
John Logan.
For Tax Collector.
T. A. Goode, Werner G. Jones, ]. P.
Murdaugh, ]. c. Owens.
For Tax Assessor.
J. ]. Boynton, j. H. Lancaster.
For County Judge.
Kelsey Blanton, NJ. A. Wilson, Har.
ry G. Taylor.
For Prosecuting Attorney.
R. B. Huffaker, E. w. Spencer.
For Superintendent of Public
instruction
w. l.. Clifton c. A. Parker.
For County Commissioners.
| Forst District. E. Lancaster.
! Second District c. Durrance.
Third District. f. Childs, A. T
Mann
! Fourth DISTRICT. E. Dean, Jr., ]
s. Howard
Fifth District-G. B. Murrell, ]. c
Swindel.
For County School Board.
First District. NJ Maddox.
Second Dstrict-E. NJ. Law, w. J
j. Whidden
Third District-W NJ. Bevis, G. ]
Mills.
For State Senator.
Oscar NJ. Eaton Scion G. Wilson
John F. Cox.
For State Legislature.
Group No /, A. j. Morgan, G. N
Trammell, ]. O.. Whidden.
Group No. 2, Reid Robson.
For County Surveyor.
H. E. Collins, J..W. Tillis.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17
W. c. T. U. Met
Yesterday Afternoon

The regular monthly business
meeting of the W. c. T. U. was neld
at the Cumberland Presbyterian
church, yesterday afternoon. the
president, Mrs. G. P. Webb. presid-
ing. After the devotional exercises
there were a very enthusiastic bust
ness meeting followed. Minutes of
the last meeting was read and ap-
proved. Then the declaration of
principles Of the ". c T. L. were
read by the president. Reports were
read from each department.
A cake and bread sale will be ar
ranged for the 9th of May.
At the Baptist church, May 80, the
missionary societies will meet in
union with the W. c. T. U.
On June the 9th the Flower Mis-
sion superintendent will render a
program and June 18th is temper
ance Sunday. The programs for
these different meetings will appear
later REPORTER
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

Mr.. Frederick S. Ruth, president
the Mountain Lake Corporal ion
ID generous contributor to the eX-
snses of the Good Roads campaign
pw being conducted in Polk county,
IS put his big cylinder Hudson and
ivate chauffeur at the disposal of
Walker Pope from May 1st until
ter the election-a big car, drive
pa expenses fer 81 days This is
me evidence that Mr.. Ruth appre-
ates the need of good roads, Mr..
nth's company is now spending over
@e-quarter of a million dollars in
PIX county, and during the next
Re years will spend for labor and
aterial more than the amount OF
Re proposed bond issue, though, ci
Rurse, this activity and expenditure
'll be largely governed by the &C
pn of the voters at the polls on
pne LIST.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17
PROMINENT STATE
CANDIDATES TO
SPEAK TONIGHT 1T
HERON ThEAlER

Tonight at 1880 the voters will have
the opportunity of hearing the State
Candidates in Group B. speak at the
Heron Tfeater. ~ This IS the first
times these gentlemen have appeared
here and they will no doubt be greet
ed by a large audience. Ladies are
urged to attend as well as all voters.
The following candidates are here
and will speak tonight:
For Governor
F. NJ. Hudson.
w. V. Knott.
Ion L. Farris.
For State Superintendent
W. n. Sheats.
For State Treasurer
]. c. Luning.
j. S. Griner.
For Secretary of State
H. Clay Crawford
A. P. Jordan.
Jefferson B. Brown, Supreme Court
Judge.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17
STATEMENT FROM MIR.
FLANAGAN CONCERNING
HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT

Lakeland, Fla, May II, 1916.
To the Citizens of Lakeland: As
one of the trustees of the Morrell
Memorial hospital, l wish to state as
a matter of information to the pup
lie that after reading the article in
yesterdays Telegram, signed by the
committee composed of Drs. Sullivan,
Watson and Richards, in reference
to their action in the purchase of
equipment for the new hospital, that
I as a member of the board of trus-
tees was present at every meeting Of
the said board. And l wish to state
further that no such power as pur-
chasing or ordering was delegated to
these gentlemen. The meeting they
referred to was held at the office of
Drs, Kline and Watson, on Wednes-
day evening, May the third, and not
on Monday evening, May the eighth,
as stated by them. And / wish fur
ther to state that at this meeting the
trustee then present turned over all
bids to the above committee of these
doctors, for comparison. And my I'M
derstanding was that the findings
were to be referred back to the trus-
tees for our own action. This has
never been done.
These gentlemen know that have
always opposed the purchase of un-
necessary expenditures such as An
X-ray machine costing several thou
sand dollars when a smaller machine
would be sufficient; an X-ray table
costing over five hundred dollars;
Kay tubes, two of which would cost
over three hundred deNArs, when the
leading institutions in, the South do
ing expert work, use tubes costing In
the neighborhood of forty dollars
and a sterilizer costing over six hun
bred dollars when one for grea
deal less money would answer al
purposes; when lack Of funds proven
the purchase of many importan
things necessary to the proper con
duct Of the hospital.
e. C. FLANAGAN
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17
ROUSING GOOD
ROADS MEETING
AT C0NBER
LAST NIGHT

A rousing good roads meeting was
held at the Combee school house,
near Carriers last night There was
a large attendance and considerable
interest and enthusiasm created in
favor of the proposed bond issue
The people in this community have
never had much in the way of roads,
and the development and traffic
through the section demands immed-
late attention. Questions raised with
regard to the width of the road In
this neighborhood; the kind of ma
terial to be used; how soon work will
be commenced and whether local
teams and labor would be employed
by the contractors in case the bond
issue carries, were all answered to
the satisfaction of those present by
the different speakers.
The meeting was opened by Com
missioner j. G. Swindell, who was
followed by COMMISSIONS Jno. S.
Howard and Secretary Holworthy, of
the Good Roads Association.
Only one dissenting voice was
heard and this was on the ground
that this particular taxpayer did not
wish his children to rise up against
him after he was dead and gone, and
say tina papa left them a big debt
to pay. :" He admitted, however, that
he had not thought of the lea of the
present taxpayers of the county pay
ing this whole bill themselves and
providing such an improvement for
not only future generations to enjoy
without paying for 1t, but also bear
ing a share of the cost of such i'm
provement which settlers and invest
ors coming in next year and for the
next twenty-five years would enjoy
without contributing in any way to
the cost, and our friend went home
[, to ponder carefully over the question
of whether he was so thoroughly in
terested In the welfare Of the future
inhabitants OF Polk county as to be
| willing to pay bills, pro rata of
which they should be allowed to
share in the payment OF.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17
CUhBERLRND'S PICNIC
TOMORROW Mg
BALLAST POINT;
BAPTISTS AT
WINTER HAVEN

everything is in readiness for the
Cumberland. Presbyterian picnic 10 be
held at Ballast Point to@orToY. The
tram will leave here in the morning
at O:22 and return about the same
'lme in the afternoon. Many pleas.
ant enjoyments have been arranged
for and it is hoped that every one
who can, will go.
The Baptist Sunday school will to-
morrow Join the Winter Haven Bap-
'ist in picnic at the latter place,
leaving here on the 1925 train tomor.
row morning and returning at 5:S5 to.
morrow afternoon. Several extra
coaches will convey the crowd and
all are anticipating a fine day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17
In Society
Program for Recital
At Lutheran Church

Program for Recital
At Lutheran Church -
The following program win b.
rendered at the Lutheran church -
thursday night. May 25th, bv Mr.
Earle Ceasero for the benefit Of ,ho
church: s''S
Resignation-Roma
lch liebe dich-Mildenberg
Etille vie die Nacht-Bobn
Noon and Night-Hawley.
l know the Place-vanpah
Absent-Metcalf.
Rosary-Nevin.
Where Fer You Walk (semeIe,-
Handel.
In the Great Unknown-d'Hardn.
lot.
Because-d'Hardelot.
Drink to Me only-Old English
acknowledgements.
l Hear You Calling Me-Marshal
The Lord Is My Light-Allitsen
One Fleeing Hour-Lee.
A Perfect Day-Bond.
Good-bye-Tosti
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

Mrs. Elizabeth Cook entertained Il
number of her friends at dinner at
the Colonial Cafe today. The dir
ing table was prettily ornamented
with a beautiful centerpiece of pinl:
roses and ferns and the occasion was
delightfully."- informal. Those who
shared the hospitality of Mrs Cook
were Mrs George w. Peterkin, Mrs.
Cumley, Mrs. C. o. Pinch and Mrs
c. E. Todd.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

Miss Rose MAZE Smith, who was
pointed maid of honor for the
eurth Brigade, Florida Division, $.
", left Sunday with the Florida
legation for Birmingham to attend
|e reunion of Sons of Confederate
eterans. After the reunion, Miss
hith will visit school fiends in Ala
ma and Georgia, returning home
Aout the middle of June PLANT
|ty Courie.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

Nlr y. A. higgins left this after
|on for Birmingham where he goes
a delegate to the Cumberland
|esbyterian General Assembly which
bets in that city tomorrow. Mr..
|ggins represents the eldership of
/ Florida Presbytery which recent
held its meeting at Inverness, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

Mrs. F. H. Callahan of this city will
hive in birmingham tomorrow morn
where she goes to represent the
|dies Missionary society of the Cum
Hand Presbyterian Church here.
! 5. Callahan will probably be gone
em the city about ten days.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

IA revival will be neld at the tent
Medulla, beginning Sunday, May
st, at IL o'clock. The meetings
'll be conducted by Rev ]. 3.
slpepper, 4ni thare will lie good
|eaching and singing. Come cut
d bring your friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

Mrs. H. ]. Anderson is spending
70 day in Tampa at the Gordon
eller hospital. Her daughter, Miss
hggie Anderson having been there
r two weeks. Miss Anderson's
any friends will be glad to know
lat she will be able to accompany
Pr mother home this evening.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

The W. o. w. Circle will hold
their usual meeting tomorrow night
at 1880 o'clock. All members are
urged to attend on accoant Of i'm
portant business that will come be-
fore the members at that time
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

The Children's Missionary Society
of the Christian church will hold a
cake and candy sale Saturday after
noon from two to five o'clock in front
of the State Bank, They Will appre-
ciate the patronage of the public
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

hiss Allie Patton, who has beea
.ching in the school at Fort Meade,
now at home to her friends at the
.idence of her sister, Miss Nuna
|tton on South Florida avenue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

zprof ". n. Sheats, of Tallahassee,
a number years superintendent of
] Iakeland school, is spending the
II in Lakeland and greeting his
! Inv friends in this city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

Ladies, you are invited to have
toad taa at Bates Dry Goods store
every day this week by the Demon
s.rotor Of the famous White House
slra'oi " csaoo 5i7G
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17
NOTICE TO MY CUSTOMERS

Beginning Thursday, May 18th,
and continuing to September LIST, my
Store will be closed each Thursday
at IL o'clock. Please arrange to dc
your trading for the day on Thurs
day morning, SO as not to cause any
inconvenience.
5477 w. B. MARCUM.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

The home Of Mr.. J. HI. E. Dixon
East Parker street caught fire
om sparks from the chimney this
orning, and the fire department
Is called out but the blaze had been
by Mr.. Dixon before
ey could arrive on the scene. The
mage done is estimated at a few
liars.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

Mems Hat Sale at Sollie's.
The brilliant dramatic actress
GLADYS Hanson, in a fve-act pictuFl-
1ation Of The Primrose Path.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

bIr. J.. R. Boulware and family
! moving into the residence today
East Palmetto street formerly oc-
bied BY Dr.. G. G.. Wilson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17
CIGARETTE LAW NOT ENFORCED

The w. C. T. U. would like to call
the attention of the mayor and COM
missioners that the new cigarette law
is not being enforced
REPORTER
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

The brilliant dramatic actress
c1advs Hanson, in a five-act picturi-
zation of The Primrose Path.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17
!
LACONICo,
|, case of fire phone 5000

HRS Richard LETTERS is in Plant
L. nursing her brother, Mr.. viii
T. who was operated on Saturday
brning. II -. ..-s.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

The brilliant dramatic actress,
Gladys Hanson, in a five-act picturi-
cation OF The Primrose Path.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

FORD TOURING CAR in first class
condition, for quick sale going
cheap. Box 50, Lakeland 54So
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17
Francis Service Line will make the
trip to Mulberry Thursday, May IS,
on account of w. o. W. picnic. Phone
297 Blue for information 547O

Keep a Little In Stock,
Patience ana perseverance are such
good things that it's a mistake to use
! your entire supply on your golf game.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17
The brilliant dramatic actress,
Gladys Hanson, in five-act pictuci-
cation of The Primrose Path.

See our window display of para
soils. Prices 25c to $500. The Fam
ous, 1875 Main st. 5000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

Sollie's Clothing Sale, 1903 South
Kentucky.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17
GIVING AWAY TOWEL HOLDER

Straw Shoe Company Just received
shipment of towel holders, which
are entirely different than anything
of the kind ever before invented
Buy a pair Of shoes and get one free.
One to a home, while they last.
5464
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES


Joe Bass and Miss Amy Drawdy.
Leroy T. Hilton and Miss Docia
Hayes.
James NJ. Corbett and Miss Ruby
NJ. Johnston
Del E. Griffin and Miss Nellie L.
Hughes.
j.. w. Pendleton and Miss Vollie
Mae Clark.
Henry E. Lemon and Miss May
Hanley.
The brilliant dramatic actress,
Gladys Hanson, in a five-act picturi-
zation of The Primrose Path.
NOTICE
Beginning Thursday, May 1S, and
continuing through the summer
months, all Lakeland barber shops
will be closed each Thursday at 2
o'clock. All patrons please take no
tice and arrange accordingly.
A. SINEATH,
5478 Sec'y ]. B. I. Of A.
Sollie's' Hat Sale.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-17

w. B. MARCUM
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-07-06

void, they swept down and ever down
in long series of sickening swoops,
broken by pauses of negligible dura-
ton. And though they approached 1t
on long slant, the floor of vapor rose
to meet them with the rapidity of a
mighty, rushing wave; and in a trice
the biplane was lowering an instant
before plunging down into its cold,
gray heart.
In that flash Of hesitation, while still
the adventurer gasped for breath and
paved at his streaming eyes with an
aching hand, pierced through and
through with cold, the fog showed it.
self as something less substantial
than it had seemed; blurs of color
peered through its folds of gauze, and
with these the rounded summit of a
brownish knoll
Then they lunged on, down out Of
the bleak. bright sunshine into the
cool twilight depths of clinging va
pors; and the good green earth lifted
its warm bosom to receive them.
fitting its nose, fluttering as though
undecided, the PARROT settled grace
fully, with scarcely jar, upon a wide
sweep Of untitled land covered with
short, coarse grass.
For some time the three remained in
their perches like petrified things.
quite moveless, and-with the possible
exception of the extraordinarily con-
scious.
But presently Lanyard became aware
that he was regularly filling his lungs
with air, sweet, damp. wholesome, and,
by comparison, warm, and that the
blood was tingling painfully in his
half-frozen hands and feet.
He sighed as one waking from a
strange dream and looked round.
At the same time the aviator be-
stirred himself and began bit stifily
to climb down from his place.
Feeling the earth beneath his feet,
he took step or two away from the
machine, Keeling and stumbling like a
drunken man, then turned back.
Come, my friend!" he urged Lam
yard in a voice of strangely normal
ntonation-"look alive-if you're able
and lend me hand with mademoi.
selle. I'm afraid she has tainted"
And, in fact, the girl was reclining
/ inertiy in the bands OF webbing. her
eyes closed, her mouth ajar, her limbo
slackened.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-07-06
CHAPTER xxxIi.
he FLYNN Death.


Steadying himself with splendid
display of self-control and downright
courage, Captain Vauquelin concen-
rated upon the management OF the BIZ
plane.
The drone of his motor thickened
again, it's speed became greater and
the machine began to rise still higher,
tracing long. graceful curve.
Lanyard glanced apprehensively to-
ward the girl, but she continued in ap-
parent Inconsistencies that anything
was happening out of the ordinary.
Her profile stiI1 looked forward, and
still the wind-veil trembled against her
burning cheeks.
Thanks to the racket of the motor,
no audible reports had accompanied
the sharpshooting of the man in the
monoplane, while Lanyard's cry of hor-
hor and dismay had been audible to
himself exclusively. Hearing nothing,
Lucy suspected nothing.
Again Lanyard looked back.
Now the Valkyr seemed to have
crept up to within a quarter of q mile
Of the biplane. and was boring on at a
tremendous pace, its single spread Of
wings on an approximate level with
that Of the upper plane of the PARROT.
But this last was rising steadily.
The drivers seat of the Valkyr was
occupied by muffied, burly figure that
might be anybody-De Morbihan, Elk
strom, or any other homicidal maniac.
At the distance its actions were as
illegible as their results were unuues-
tionable. Lanyard saw little tongue
Of flame lick out from point close be-
side the head of the fgure-he couldn't
distinguish the frearm itself-and,
like Vauquelin, quite without premedi-
tation, he ducked.
Simultaneously there sounded a
hard, ripping noise Immediately
above his head, and he found himself
staring up at long, ragged tear in
the canvas Of the plane. caused by a
bullet striking 1t aslant
What's to be done?" he screamed
passionately to Vauquelin.
But the aviator only shook his head;
and they continued to ascend rapidly;
already the web Of gold that cloaked
earth and sea seemed thrice as far be-
meath them as 1t had been at the mo-
ment when Vauquelin made the ap-