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The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-05-31

|'r Average aJ6aes codid,s and sdtd. He
touno Miss Graham's piquant face ,un.
ger the stress of excitement, distinctly
more alluring than before.
isn't it stranger" she said, holding
out hand in welcome. ''Why should
anyone advertise for my Peter Paul ?
He isn't lost"
i am glad to hear that" said the
caller gravely.
DO you know what that advertise.
ment means?"
Perfectly. wrote it,
wrote it! You? Well-really!
Why in the world did you write it?''
Because Of an uncomfortable long
Ing to see"-Average Jones paused.
and his quick glance caught the storm
signal In her eyes-"your uncle" he
concluded calmly.
sne rang the bell, dispatched serv.
ant, and presently Judge Ackroyd
stalked into the room.
What is the market quotation on
beetles, judge?" asked the young man,
tapping the rug with his stick.
What are you talking about?" de-
manded the other, drawing down his
heavy brows.
The black beetle; the humble but
brisk haunter of household crevices,"
explained Average Jones. "You adver-
tlsed for ten thousand specimens. I've
got a few thousand I'd like to dispose
OF, II the inducements are sufficient"
I'm In no mood for joking, young
man. retorted the other, rising.
You seldom are, I understand" re-
pied Average Jones blandly. well,
II you won't talk about bugs, let's talk
about dogs
The topic does not interest me.
SIR retorted the other, and the glance
OF his eye was baleful, but uneasy.
The tapping of the young mans
cane ceased. He looked up into his
hosts glowering face with a scrabble
and innocent smile.
mot even if it-er-touched anon a.
device for guarding the street corners
IN case-er-Peter Paul went walking
-er-once too often?"
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-05-31

these little boxes left in every room
in the house, if possible, except on
your floor, which is probably out OF
the reckoning. Do you think you
could manage it soon?'
Il think so. I'll try.''
It'll be here at four o'clock, and will
call for Judge Ackroyd. You must be
sure that he receives me. Tell him it
is a. matter of great Importance. It
isl
With even more than his usual nice
ty was Average Jones attired, when,
at four o'clock, he sent his card to
Judge Ackroyd. Small favor, however,
did his appearance find, in the scoWling
eyes Of the Judge.
What do you want?' he growled.
I'll take cigar, thank you very
much" said Average Jones innocently.
You'll take your leave, or state
your business"
1T has to do with your niece"
Then what do you take my time
for, damn your impudence?'
Don't swear" Average Jones was
deliberately provoking the older man
to an outbreak. "Let's-er-sit down
and-er-be chatty.''
The drawl, actually an evidence of
excitement, had all the effect Of stud
led insolence. Judge Ackroyd's big
frame shook.
I'm going to k-k-kick you out into
the street, you young p-p-p-pup," he
suffered in his rage.
His knotted fingers writhed out for a
hold on the others collar. With a
slnuous movement, the visitor swerved
aside and struck the other man, fiat
handed, across the face. There was
an answering howl of demoniac fury.
Then strange thing happened. The
assailant turned and fed, not to the
ready egress of the front door, but
down the dark stairway to the base.
ment. The judge Numbered after, in
naddened, unthinking pursuit. Aver,
age Jones ran tleetly and easily. And
his running was not for the purpose
OF flight alone, for as he sped through
the basement rooms, he kept casting
swift glances from side to side, up
and down the walls. Judge Ackroyd
trailed his quarry like a bloodhound
through every room of the third floor
and upward to the fourth.
The fourth floor of the old house
was almost bare. In a hall-embrasure
hung a full-length mirror. All along
the borders/of this. Average Jones
quick-ranging vision had discerned
small red-banded objects which moved
and shifted. AS the glass reflected
his extended figure, it showed, almost
at the same instant, the cutstretched,
bony hand of "Oily' Ackroyd. With a
snarl, half rage, half satisfaction, the
pursuer hurled himself forward-and
fell, with a plunge that ratified the
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-05-31
HAVE YOU SEEN THE DOG?

; $1o0-One Hundred DoIIars-$100 :
For tho Best Answer in 500
; Words
Open to All High School Boys .
; Between now and next Saturday an
, old Pug Dog will come out Of a
? big House on West Sixteenth
, Street, between Fifth and Sixth
, Avenue. It may be by day. It may
be any hour of the Night. Now,
you Boys, get to work.
Remember: 500 In Cash
Open to All High School Boys .
description Of Dog. .
. Subscription Of Person with him. .
Subscription of House he Comes .
from. .
Account Of Where they Go.
, Account Of What they Do.
, Manuscripts must be written =
, plainly and mailed within twenty I
, four hours Of the discovery Of the Z
, dog to
A. JONES: ADVISOR, .
, Astor Court Temple, New York :
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Quixote who wandered through an age
Of buried romance piously searching
for trouble. And, twice upon a time,
there dwelt in an enchanted stone
castle in West Sixteenth street an en-
chanting young damsel In Distress
I'm not a damsel in Distress" in
terrupted Miss Graham, passing over
the adjective.
The young man leaned to her. The
half smile had passed from his lips,
and his eyes were very grave.
"Not-er-lf your dog were to-er-
disappear" he drawled quietly.
The swift unexpectedness of the
counter broke down the girls guard
You mean Uncle Hawley," she said.
And your suspicious jump with
mine.'
what do you know about Uncle
Hawley?"
'Your aunt"
II won't hear q word against my
aunt"
mot from me, be assured. Your
aunt, 80 you have just told me, be-
lieves that your dog is in danger Of
being stolen. Why? Because she
knows that the person most interested
has been scheming against the ami
NAL, and yet sho is afraid to warn
you openly. Doesn't that indicate who
it is?'
MIR. Jones, I've no right even to let
you talk like this to me. Have you
anything definite against Judge Ack-
royd?"
In this case, only suspicicn."
Her head went up. Then I think
there Is nothing more to be said"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-09
'TWO SiSterS''
TMore Tomorrow

Good" agreed Cary1 You are
some sport, after ALL aren't you?"
Thus it came about that the two
table in the Italian restaurant 1t
was early, and there were few other
diners there yet.
What kind of wine?" asked the
waiter Red or White?"
1--WE do not want wine" began Julia
but Caryl interrupted her swiftly.
"You may not want it, but | dol"
she declared. Red wine. waiter"
1t was sour stuff, she thought, when
she tasted it, but with Julia's anxious
eyes upon her she determined to drink
it. She was warm and thirsty, so
she did not find it hard to gulp down
the thin, acid liquid. 1t was not quite
and queer as did the high-ball of
yesterday, but it did loosen her tongue
and, as she ate, she talked more
freely than usual to her sister. She
did not tell her of the luncheon or
the automobile excursion with Somer-
dyke, but she told her of how she had
twice met at Delaine's the authors
friend whom she had already men
toned to Julia, and that, although in
Delaine's apartment he had been
most polite" to her, when she had
met him today walking with a stylish
fashionable girl, he had "as good as
cut her.
(More TomorroW)
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She had brooded so long that she
felt she must share it with her sister
While matters went pleasantly, she
did not need Julia, but when they
went awry she turned to her instinc-
lively. However, she did not feel like
talking just yet. She was faint, for
she had eaten no luncheon, as her
temper had taken away her appetite.
Her sister eyed her anxiously when
she learned of her fasting.
Why, my dear little girl she de-
INJURED, you should not starye your
self like that
Il wasn't hungry" said Caryl.
But do let's get something decent to
eat now. I'm sick of cheap messes,' -
Julia hesitated. Then you would
rather not go to Wild's for supper,
perhaps?' she suggested.
Indeed l would rather mott" re-
turned Caryl. do let's go to some
restaurant that's not so common
Swell restaurants are entirely be-
yond my means" Julia reminded her
timidly Then she remembered that
she had heard one of the floor-walkers
in Baird's talking to a friend of a GER
tain Italian restaurant where one
could ''get a good dinner with wine
for seventy-f1ve cents" This did not
seem cheap to Julia, but it was her
duty to make sacrifices for Caryl.
Suppose We go to Banta's?" she
suggested, and was rewarded by a
smile from her companion.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-09
''TheCrevice"
By VIM. J. Burns and Isabel Ostrander

One afternoon In the early Novem-
Der twilight, as Morrow was returning
to his own door after shadowing Bru-
nell on an aimless and chilly walk, he
saw the kitten lying curled up just
outside its own gate, and an inspira-
ton sprang to his ingenious mind. He
seated himself upon the steps Of Mrs.
Quinlan's front porch and waited until
the darkness had deepened sufficiently
to cloak his nefafious scheme. Then,
with soft beguiling tone-and a few
soto yoce remarks, for he hated cats
Morrow began deliberate attempt
to entice the kitten across to him.
Come here, kitty, kitty" he called
softly. Come, pussy dear! Come
here, you NANCY, rat-tailed little
beast! Come cattykins."
At his first words the kitten raised
its head and regarded him with yellow
eyes cleaning through the dusk, In un-
concealed antagonism. But, at the
soft, purring flattery of his voice, the
CLEAN softened to glow of pleased
interest, and the little creature rose
lazily. stretched itself, and tripped
lightly over to him, its tail erect in
optimistic confidence.
4uOAAO" RIShOO up 6LA6CI4y ny IAC
neck and tucked it beneath his coat,
stroking its head with a reluctant
thumb, while it purred loudly in sleepy
content, at the warmth of it's welcome.
The hour was approaching when Emily
Brunell usually made her appearance,
and he trusted to luck to keep the
little animal quiet until she had enter.
ed her home and discovered its loss,
but the tickle goddess failed him.
The kitten grew suddenly uneasy,
as if some intuition warned it of
treachery, and tried valiantly to es-
cape from his grasp, and never did
Spartan boy with wolf concealed be-
meath his tunic suffer more tortures
than Morrow with the wretched little
creature clawing at his hands.
Would Emily Brunell never come?
What could be keeping her tonight, of
all nights? Morrow gripped the soft,
elusive bundle of fur with desperate
firmness and looked across the street
Evidently he was not the only one i'm
patient for her arrival. The doorway
opposite had opened, and Jimmy Bru-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-09
WITH THE REEL PEOPLE
SIS IS s5 IS IS IS
What's What at Movie Houses

the Columbia Pictures corporation.
Miss Minter is supported by strong
and capable cast. including Thomas ].
Carrigan, Schuyler Ladd, Ford It'd
marsh, Frank De Vernon and Harry
Blakemore.
Miss Minter. who is just fourteen,
has been on the stage since she was
five years old. She made her debut
with Nat Goodwin in Cameo Kirby"
but is perhaps best known to theatre
goers for her remarkable performance
in "The Littlest Rebel in which she
was supported by Dustin and William
Farnum. Miss Minter also appeared
in The Warrens Of Virginia. and
played with such stars as Mrs. Leslie
Carter, Mrs. Fiske, Robert Hillard
and E. H. Sothern.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-09

reach him. roll over in the snow"
he said to Mr. Fox.
Then Peter Rabbit and Mr.. Bear
and old Reddy Fox came along and
they threw snow on Mr.. Fox, and
soon they had Mr.. Fox out of dan
ger, although his coat was not worth
calling a coat
oh, look at your house." said
Peter Rabbit, pointing to the smoke
coming out of the open door, and
sure enough, Mr.. Fox's house was on
fire from the overturned lamp.
Mr.. Fox ran for home. all his
neighbors following. Peter Rabbit got
a pail and drew some water from the
we'll and Jack Rabbit took it to the
door of the house and Mr.. Bear threw
the water on the fire.
Mr.. Fox was so badly frightened he
could not do a thing but stare with
wide-open mouth, but his friends and
neighbors worked hard and soon they
had put out the fire, but the house
was so full of smoke that Mr.. Fox
could not stay there, so Mr.. Bear
asked him to come over to his house
and stay that night.
But before he went Mr. Fox told
his friends that he was sure that the
pantry was not burned. and that if
they cared to get in the pantry win
dow they might eat all they found
1t did not take Mr. Bear long to
open the window and Jack and Peter
Rabbit jumped in.
They found a basket and into it
they put ducks and chickens, bread
and everything else they could find.
They all went over to Mr. Bears
house for the feast, and a feast they
all had that is, all but Mr.. Fox. He
laid down on Mr.. Bears couch and
thought about the narrow escape he
had, and that if it had not been for
his friends and neighbors he might
have been badly burned and lost his
home, too.
Il guess friends. are pretty nice to
have. after ALL" he thought I'll
never again treat mine as have this
winter. The next time food is scarce
! will share mine, If have any, with
my friends who are less fortunate"
Tomorrow's story "How Fluffy
| Saved Fred"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-09
d WOMEN'S
STOMACH TROUBLES
The Great Woman's Medi.
cine Often Just What
Is Needed.

We are 80 used to thinking of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as
remedy exclusively for female ills that
we are apt to overlook the fact that it
is one of the best remedies for disorders
of the stomach.
For stomach trouble of women it is
especially adapted, as it works in COM
plete harmony with the female organ
ism, Since it contains the extracts of the
best tonic roots and herbs. 1t tones up
the digestive system, and increases the
appetite and strength. Here is what
one woman writes showing what this
medicine does:-
Newield, n. Y.-tI am so pleased
to say can recommend Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound as an eco
nomical and beneficial remedy in most
ailments pertaining to women. At
least 1 found It so by only taking two
bottles. l had indigestion in bad
form and 1 am now feeling in the best
Of health and owe it all to Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. -
Mrs. BURR WILLIAMS, RID. No.29 New
field, NY. .-.--...
Many women suffer from that call
gone feeling" and "feel SO faint -
while doing their work. Ten chances
to one their digestive system is all out
of order. A tablespoonful of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after
each meal should completely remedy this
condition in few days.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-09
copyrloht, 1910. BIZ the Meclure

Copyright, 1915. by the Mcclure
It had been . very long, cold winter,
and many of the animals In the woods
had found it hard to get enough toeat.
Mr.. Fox, however, had not been one
of those who were unfortunate, for
this had been very prosperous win
ter for him.
The farmers had found it impossi-
BILE to keep Mr.. Fox out of their poul-
try yards and houses, and Mr.. Fox
grew fat while many Of his friends In
the woods grew thin.
His friends had called many times
at his house, knowing full well he had
wellfilled pantry, and as they had
many times had Mr.. Fox at their
home for supper and dinner they had
expected now when he had so much
and they had so little to eat that he
would ask them to eat at his table
But Mr.. Fox didn't do anything Of
the sort. He would eat a very big
breakfast, and then If anyone called
he would let them stay and stay until
they felt quite sure Mr.. Fox did not
intend to bring on any food for them
and they would go away hungry.
They needn't think am going to
hunt and run my legs off bringing
home chickens and geese for them"
he would say, after he had closed the
door on one or two of his neighbors.
Times are hard for all of us and
just. because | happened to be able to
find something to eat, l do not see
why I should have to divide with all
the neighbors Friends are a nuisance,
anyway. If did not have any friends
at all I should be far happier and
could eat in peace"
One night, when the wind was blow
ing and the snow falling fast Mr.. Fox
BOXED into his pantry and found he
had plenty OF food to last for several
days. II will not go over the hill to-
night" he said, ''it is far too cold, and
besides | believe I could have a good
feast tonight. 1t Is storming so that all
the neighbors will have to stay in In
stead of prowling around my house,
bothering me. I'll just build up big
fire and bring out nice fat duck and
a chicken, too and I will brew big
not of tea and eat that big plum cake
7 brought from the house over the
hill"
So Mr. Fox fastened his door and
his windows, too and drew the shades.
so it was dark from the outside, as II
70 one was at home. Then he put lot
of wood into the stove, and when the
water boiled he poured it over the
tea in a big tin pot and set it on the
hack of the stove. Then he pulled the
table up close to the stove and put the
F'e lamp Cn it. and from the pantry
10 brought tho duck and chicken and
:. nip icaf of bread and a pot of but,
'er and last Of all he brought out the
big plum cake.
Mr.. Fox then drew up his chair in
front of the stove and began to eat.
He ate and ate until the table looked
Rare, and then from eating so much
end drinking the hot tea Mr.. Fox be-
gan 10 nod.
Nod. nod went his head and he was
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sound asleep. But what Mr.. Fox did
not know was that he was too near
the stove and that the wood had made
very hot fire and that his coat was
beginning to smoke.
Up coursed the smoke, and by and
by tiny spark showed on his coat
tail and Mr.. Fox began to cough from
the smoke.
He coughed so hard that he awoke.
The spark had become tiny flame
and came right up in Mr.. Fox's face
when he awoke.
My, but he was frightened: he
jumped up and ran for the door, up
setting the lamp as he went.
Outdoors he ran, screaming Fire!
Fire, save me, save me! | am burn
ing up
Out of their homes ran all his neigh
bors. Jack Rabbit was the first to
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-09

neil stood peering anxiously forth into
the darkness.
At that moment the kitten emitted a
fearsome yowl, which Morrow smother
ed hastily with his coat. He fancied
that the old man turned his head
quickly and glanced in his direction,
and never had the operative felt
guiltier.
Bruneu, however, retired within,
closing the door after him, and the
kittens struggles gradually grew
weaker and finally ceased.
Morrow felt horrible fear surging
up within him that he had strangled
the little beast, and his grasp gradual
ly relaxed. Then he opened his over
coat cautiously and peered within.
The kitten was sleeping peacefully,
and he heaved a sigh of relief, glanc-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-09

ing up just in time to see Emily Bru-
nell pass quickly through her own
gate and up to the door.
He sat motionless on the steps Of
Mrs. Quinlan's. and his patience was
rewarded when after few moments
the Brunell's door re-opened and he
heard the girls voice calling anxious
ly: Kitty! Kitty"
Morrow rose with unfeigned alacrity
and crossing the road, opened the lit
tie gate without ceremony and mount
ed the steps of the porch.
Il beg your pardon" he said bland
ly. rs this your kitten? It-er-wan-
dered across the street to me and fell
asleep under my coat. / board just
over. the way you know. My name is
Morrow"
IMore Tomorrow
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-09

Drowned spring turkey" suggested
Warren genially. How does that
strike your"
Where is it," Helen was hastily
scanning the "roasts" on the elaborate
menu.
Under the specials"
"Oh, won't that be too heavy?" as
she found the item, half a broiled
turkey-$2.00." Here's roast lamb and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-09

current jelly" with persuasive note,
for that was only 9Oc
Don't feel like lamb curtly. Now
we're going to have good dinner to-
night" Then to the waiter who was
standing by with pencil and pad ::
Well try that broiled spring turkey
have it we'll done. And you can
bring one portion of potato souffle,
and, let's see-one of string beans"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-09

Then to Helen: What kind of salad?
Romaine?"
"Oh, dear, we won't need a salad
with all that"
"Romaine and tomato" ignoring
this attempted economy Don't
slice the tomatoes-quarter them" ;"
Then turning to the wine list on the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-09

back of the card "A quart of that
Nicrsteiner-number twenty-seven."
There was d slight stir as the head
waiter hustled up and ordered two
tables pushed together for a party
of eight. Walters and omnibuses flew
about setting the long table and
filling the glasses with ice
That's the proprietor's party" re-
marked Warren. That's why they
move so lively"
Which is he?" Helen. interestedly
leaned forward
More Tomorrow
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-09

The combination of black and white quite
popular this Here shown in white chiffon
with black embroidery The bodice unusual because of the
of the box eats which from the waistne
the collar The skirt has double onced effect and finished
with frs of black chiffon Narrow folds of black satin lend
distinctive note trimming.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-09

Copyright, 1916. W. J.. Watt
Company. Newspaper rights
by international News Service
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-09

TACTLESS.
So the great actor was invited out
dine?
Yes, but don't believe he enjoyed
iimself at all. He was set down to
What was called a good roast.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-09
Husbands, Ask Your Wives to Use Clark's Recipes

"A Real Detective Story by
the Worlds Greatest Detee-
tive. A Fascinating Love
Story interviewer with the
Tangled Thrsads Of Mystery.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-09

COLISEUM.
Little Mary Miles Minter, the young
est star of the stage or screen will be
seen here at the Coliseum theatre
June 8 and 10, in Lovely Mary" 6
five-act Metro wonderplay produced By
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-09

LYRIC.
An LKo comedy, Tough Luck in a
Rough Sea- at the Lyric tonight Is
it polite to tell your sons fancee
that the man Of her choice is subject
to chronic measles? Is it polite to
try to grab off your sons fiancee? Is
it polite to shove your poor old Dad
out to sea? And is it polite to shove
another guy overheard because you
think he knows something about you?
Decidedly not!
But the gentlemen concerned in
this tale of the roaring main were
neither polite nor we'll hammered. On
the contrary they were positively
downright rude and overbearing, and
1t was a question who was the rudest.
Anyway, the son who did all the above
dirty work, took passage to escape the
consequences Of little crime of his
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-09
q0nNJ nAINIIEST DISH |
is COOKERY II BEeoliE A NOBLE SCENE
Peach Shortcake
By CONSTANCE CLARKE


DEACH SHORT CAKE 10 among gher dredging
popular gradually Whk
aas.ar4 ahes TIL. racine fr su6
-, -, 4, - ,,...,. the nour and beat
""-~A " - ~A O fifteen minutes two
one ana easV prepared
whites Of baking take
them into with one them slices
the until whipped
them we'll stirred peaches,
into bowl add top
(To-morrow-Tirginia Baked Ham,