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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17
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Fresh stock of Chattanooga" White
Lime Just received.
1t Street, Martin. & Vaughan Co.
Abe Meek has accepted O. position
In the shoe department at Aadersos
Bros. & Foster. Mr.. Meek will Be clad
to serve all OF HE friends. r'-rt 2
Mrs. Ada Murray has R6cepted q
position in the millinery department
at Anderson Bros. G FosteF. where che
solicits a share Of the pafronage u
her many friends. =, sN
Joe Webster has accepted q pcsi-
ton with w. w. Evans G. Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pigg have moved
to the Watson place on the corner
of Ninth and Main streets.
Alvin Bates has accepted a respon-
sible position with the Columbia Pro.
duce company. Mr.. Bates was former
ly a valued employee of the Fly Hard
ware company. He Is capable and has
many friends who wish him well IN
his new line of work.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17
SELECT TEAMs.T0>
DEBATE QUESTION
HIGH SCHOOL TO MEET FAYETTE-
VILE AND WINCHESTER
MARCH 81.

Four debaters to represent the Coun-
ty High school in the interscholastic
debates to be held here and at Win.
chester on Friday night, March 81,
have been selected. There were ten
contestants in the preliminary debate
held on Friday; from this list four
were selected. All of the speakers
acquitted themselves well and the
task of selecting the two to uphold
the negative was an exceedingly DIFF
flcult one. The following were select
ed For the affirmative. ]. P. Choate
and Lee Wheeler; for the negative,
Claude Nichols and Earl Gilbreath.
The local school will take the mega
tive side Of the question at Winches-
ter, while it will take the affirmative
with Fayetteville at home.
The question to be debated WIN be-
Resolved, That wilson's idea Of pra.
paredness is Best at Present"
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E. T. carney.

e. 3. Carney aged sixty.four yen
died at $ o'clock this morning st Y
residence Of his son-in-law, G.
Green, on East Ninth street, sftS
brief illness. His family resided
Nashville. The remains will be or
to Union City Tor interment In
morning leaving on the 5:25 ONp
train and the funeral services Will
held at Union City at 8 O'Clock toD
row afternoon. He was memOs
the Baptist church and bly,
esteemed citizen. He is survivor
the following children: Charles
ney, and Mrs. L. C. Bagley, Of vi
vile; Archey H., Of Little Rock
thur, of Huntingdon; Robert, Of "
City and Mrs. C. c. Green, OF GOV
bia.
Maury Undertaking Co. in chsrs'
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17
National Congress Of Mothers
And Parent Teachers.

The twentieth annual child welfare
conference National Congress Of
Mothers and Parent-Teachers' asso-
citation will be held in Nashville at
the State Capitol, April 40. Every
state in the union is entitled to send
three delegates for every nfty mem
bers. Members OF all circles and all
who are interested in child welfare
are cordially invited to attend and
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17
HONOR ROLL AT
BEECHLAND SCHOOL

The following compose the honor
roll for the Beechland school: First
grade, Mary Mitchell Latta; fourth
grade, Floyd Sealey; seventh grade,
Lottie Sharp and Alma Cooper; ninth
grade, Thelma Cooper and Lucille
Sharp.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17
Anderson.Puc

Miss Pearl Pickett and d. B. Ander-
son, both of Greenfields Bend, we're
quietly married Saturday afternoon at
four o'clock at the residence of Elder
w. s. Morton, in West End, Mr. Nor
ton performing the ceremony. The
groom is a prosperous farmer Of the
Greenfield Bend vicinity and the bride
is q charming and attractive young
lady and has for the past three years
been teaching the Greenfield Bend
school. The young couple will make
their home at the groom's home.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17
CUL TlVAT0R BULL TOEGV'
AND SROYELS

A large stock of CultivatOl
Tongues and Shovels just rec'
We will sell at last years priv
long as our stock lasts. Oui
tongues are heavier and Longer
other makes. IL
1t Street, Martin & Vaughan
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17
Entertain Grand Jury.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Walter Griffin en-
tertained the members of the grand
jury at luncheon Friday. Those pres
ent were William P. Ridley, A. M.
Harlan, Haywood Stephenson, E. F..
Flanagan, ]. T. jeanette, G. w. Robin
son, Clay Page, w. V. Thompson, Co.
lumbus Frierson, John Tankersley,
Albert Matthews, w. NJ Willis, Her
man Williams, Attorney Gen. Horace
-Frierson, Jr. and M. M. Butts.
One of the interesting features was
that March 10 was the 50th anniversary
of Mr.. Thompson's birthday, but 1t
was not known until Mr.. Thompson
told it at the table.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17
Mutual Benefit Club Meet.

The Mutual Benefit Club met re-
Gently with Mrs. |. G. Murphy at her
home on the Mooresville pike.
The attendants crocheted and en-
broidered during the entire afternoon
and at the conclusion, delicious ice
course was served. A most enjoyable
afternoon was spent.
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Remains Inferred.

Frank G., Smith has returned tS'
Los Angeles, Cal. and brought WIZ
him the remains Of his sister N|
Emma Davis Smith. who died tAd|
eleven years ago. The remains WI
reinterred in the Smith plot Of Rsl
hi cemetery. ~
Carriages from. Mauryl tnderaf'
Va Il =, -:
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17

awarded to Mrs. Geo. Crockett for pro-
ducing the best piece of crocheting. A
most enjoyable afternoon was spent
and at the conclusion delicious two
course luncheon was served.
Mrs. D. H. Doris and Mrs. Walter
Griffin were guest of the club.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17
Entertains Thursday Club.

EntertainS thursday Glup'
Miss Leah Sharp entertained the
Thursday club yesterday afternoon at
her beautiful home on South Main
street. After the routine of business
was gone through with, discussion
of the two interesting operas, RigoS
letto and Lucia was entered into.
Miss Sharp read very interesting
paper on Rigoletto and Mrs. Arch
Lipscomb very ably led the discussion
of Lucia, with we'll prepared paper.
AT the conclusion of the study of the
operas, delightful musical program
was rendered.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17
For home-Makers' Club.

VI TtOtiS-uuRStp St0os
Mrs. W. A. Brooks entertained the
Home Makers club at Ison. Wednes-
day afternoon. On account Of the dis
agreeable day, several members were
absent. However. a good program was
rendered.
Mrs. Arthur Patton, Miss Oma Wor-
ley, Mrs. Simpson Whiteside and Mrs.
p. c. Kirk made interesting and In
structive talks upon the following
subjects: Laundering" "Culling Of
Poultry" Care of Little Chickens"
and "How to Make Pen Money"
Mrs. Brooks mother, Mrs. Knzer,
of Sawdust, was present and being
successful home-maker >of practical
experience, her ideas we're helpful.
Two new members were enrolled.
Mrs. Enoch Brooks and Mrs. B. C.
Kirk assisted the hostess in serving
the delicious refreshments.
The club will meet at Mrs. W. P.
Goodmans, in April.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17

We will re-rubber your buggy with
7-SKelly-Springheid or Ftrestons rub
Der tire'for $40 cash.
1t Street, Martin G. Vaughan Co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17

Right repair work at right prices.
No better repair work than ours.
2 l6'eod&wkly H. 8. ILLUS.
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To Entertain Grades.
Mrs. Lancaster EntertaIns.

Mrs. Will Lancaster entertained the
Crochet club Wednesday afternoon ct
her home on Ninth street.
Several hours were spent embroid-
ering and crocheting and q prize was
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17
The Piaisir Club.

The Plaisir Club was very delight
fully entertained Monday afternoon
by Miss Ella Wilkes, at Culleoks.
Rock was played at five tables, after
which delicious refreshments were
served.
Additional guests were Mesdames
J. B. Farmer, ]. p. Graham, T. e.
Park, Nj. R. Smith, Joe Ballanfsnt,
Thomas PEBBLES and Miss King.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17

We repair everything, Watches.
Clscks, Eyeglasses and Jewelry Of all
sort.--H. s. ILLUS. 1sisod&wkly
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; SOCIETY. .
Ssso
SOCIETY.
Entertain At Dinner.

Entertain At Dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0da Massey ana
daughter, Miss Mamie c., entertained
at dinner Sunday at their residence,
three miles out on the Mt. Pleasant
pike.
The following were present: Mr..
and Mrs. Ben Pullin, Misses Maud ana
Susie Pullin and Glaston Pullln OF
the Hampshire pike and Mr.. and Mrs,
Taze Johnson, Misses jamie May, Ever
and Dixie Johnson and Jimmie John
son. of the Mt Pleasant pike and Mr..
and Mrs. Marco Ester, of Columbia
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17
Engagement Announced.

Engagement Announced.
A. J. Hardison announces the en-.
gagement and approaching marriage
of his daughter, Rubye, to Prof. W.
c. Cooke, of Lewisburg, Tenn. The
wedding to be solemnized at the home
of the BRIDE April %, 1916.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17
Music Study Club.

Music Study Club.
The Music Study Club held most
delightful meeting Wednesday after
noon with Miss Mary Ashton and Mrs.
Woodall. at the Institute. Scandi-
nayian music was the subject Of study
and an exceptionally good program
was given as follows:
Sonta in E minor list and End
movement) ........, ........ Grieg
Mrs. Fulton.
Paper-Scandinavian Music
Miss williams.
Romance ......... ......... .Sibelins
Miss Littlefeld.
Autumnai Gale ................G rieg
Mrs Cant.
Etude, OPP. Is, No. IL. .Schytte
Mrs. Duke.
ta) berceuso ...... ..'.... .ocuytt0
(b) A Fairy Tale. ......., .HenriqueH
Mrs. Moore.
Voices of Spring ............ Sinding
Miss Logan.
Current Topics
Mrs. Sharp.
Peer Gynt Sinte, op. IS. ...... .Grieg
Musical reading arranged)
Mrs. Woodan.
Sylvelin ......... ........... Sinding
Miss Whitthorne.
Wedding Day at Troldhangen. +. .Grieg
Miss Sharp.
To Entertain Grades.
Misses Farris and Mcbride, Of the
County High school faculty, will en-
terrain the students of their grades
at the school building tomorrow night.
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11

circle viii attend w H. Miller OF
this village has been chosen colonel
commanding OF the camp officers.
A'va Lauer and family were
visitors at the home OF AIr. L-auer's
sister, Mrs. Mary Beshens Wednes-
day.
Miss Lizzie Shortridge OF Chicago
visited her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Shortridge. the first Of the
week.
Miss Grace T. Mccullough. who
has been singing with the Arden
Drama Co. the past season in Chau-
tauqua work, is at home for Few
days visit with her relatives.
The members OF the choir Of the
II. L. church were entertained az
the home OF Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Harrington, west of town Wednes-
day evening. Music and a social
hour were enjoyed. after which
melons. grapes and apples were
served.
John Boyle, the local stock buyer.
met with what might have been a
serious accident Thursday morning
While driving west on the Baroda
road near the Styles farm. he came
in contact with a telephone wire
which huns over the road. He re-
ceived a number of cuts on the
face. his glasses were broken i'm fine
pieces. and the top OF the car torn
off.
Miss Jennie McComhS IS visiting
at the home of her brother. n. Nc
Combs, in Berrien Center
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11
BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICH.

Rev. F. b. Parker Of the United
Brethren church will leave next
Wednesday for Marcellus 10 attend
the annual conference.
Mrs Graham o. McOmber was a
business visitor in Kalamazoo We'd
nesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Curtis OF
Benton Harbor were visitors az the
home Of the latter's brother. O. W.
Huling. the first OF the week
The Aid society of the NJ E.
church will meet Wednesday after
noon in the church parlors
The Misses Ellen. Dorothy and
Josephine Dixon left Thursday for
their home in Ardmore. Okla. afte
two months visit with their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. II.
Patterson.
Rev. Joseph Hurlbert. who has
been attending Chicago university
this summer. visited his aunt, Mrs.
Mary Beshens, Tuesday and We'd
nesday.
School opened in the knight dis
trict.. west Of town, Tuesday. Miss
Marie Jensen Of Baroda is the teach
er
Mr. and Mrs. J. 3. Orwell we're
weekend visitors with relatives in
Three Oaks.
Miss Dorothy Lewis went TO Ban
gor Monday where she has a posi-
ton as teacher of domestic science
in the public schools
J. p. CARRIER and family. who have
been living in Charlotte. Mich. the
past year. have returned to this VIII
lage and will occupy the Lawrence
house on the bluff
Miss Ada Taylor has commenced
her third years work as teacher in
the New Troy schools. Miss Beth
Taylor is teaching in the Hathaway
school. near Stevensville.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. y. Skinner and
Mr.. and Mrs. Olus Skinner motored
TO Decatur and Keller the first Of
the week for a visit with relatives.
The annual reunion of the Berrien
county battalion Will be held in St.
Joseph Wednesday and Thursday.
Sept. 13 and IA. A number of Kill
patrick past and Major Murdoch
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11
.arooned Men
Kept Life By
Working Hard

LONDON. SEPT. Life in Ele-
ph0nt island in the Antartlc sea was
experienced by the maroOned men
Of Lieut. Sir Ernest Shackleton's
south polar expedition. who were re-
Gently rescued and taken to Chile.
is described in a message received
from Punta Arenas. and published
in the Daily Chronicle.
The day began" saws the de-
scriptiOn, with breakfast which
consisted merely OF penguine. fried
in blubber, with drink OF water.
The morning suites consisted in
clearing way snow drifts and catch
ing penguine
Lunch was served at O'Clock
consisting Of biscuit with raw
biubber The afternoon was occ-
pied with regular exercise on a track
100 ards in length.
At 5 O'Clock when darkness fell.
came dinner. consisting of penguine
breast and beef tea. Lacking tobac-
co the men smoked grass from the
padding in their boots, while the
pipes were carved from birds bone
and wood. The members of the
party took turns in reading aloud
from the only available books
namely the Bible. an encyclopedia.
Browning. BacOns Essays and Car
isles French revolution"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11

tomobile trip 20 Denver colo
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Idleman ~
YOUNGSTOWN. o.. are guests If the
latter's aunt Mrs. Anna Brlch. and
family
a.. w TYLER left Thursday for ST.
Anthony Idaho where De spend
several weeks with relatives.
George Van Dusen was married
Tuesday 20 Mrs. Jessie Crayeus o.
Michigan City.
oryillc Carr was home from To-
ledo. g., e. spend Sunday and Non
day with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
William Carr.
Airs Mar Twins has returned
home from New York
Mrs. Burhans or Rolling Prairie.
was a recent guest OF Mrs a. a.
Parker
Mrs. :. e.. Wells has returned
home from South Bend. where she
was the guest of her daughter. Mrs.
John Deacon.
Webster Carr left Saturday for
Minot Ind. where he has accepted
"a position as principal OF the high
So hool.
The Bender family annual reun-
ION was held Thursday al Hudson
lake. AZ the home q Mr. and Mr.
". A. Coleman. one hundred and
twenty-five were present
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11

Rosworth OF Plymouth. Ind have
been visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Max Yost.
Hon. j. NJ. Shepard has been yis-
iting his son and daughter-in-law
Mr.. and Mrs. VI. J. Shepard Of Do
wagiac
Mrs. Edmund Myers has gone TO
Plymouth 20 make a visit at her
former home
Miss Belle Graham and Arthur
Doggett of Chicago motored here
and called on Mr.. and Mrs. +. H.
Phillips enroute TO Fish lake where
they are visiting Mrs Florence
Richardson at her cottage.
Mrs. II Butler of Elk Rapids has
been visiting at the home of her son
and family Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. But
Ter.
Mrs. Maurice Martin has return
ed from Toledo where she has been
visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. b. Martin.
Leon Groves is home from jack
son where he has a position 10
spend a weeks vacation.
Mrs. Edgar Vail of Dowagiac is
the guest Of her parents Mr.. ana
Mrs y. p. Tharp for a week
Mrs Nancy Wright Of Laporte has
been making an extended visit with
friends
Mrs. Freeh and daughter Anna Of
Long Beach, Calf. who have been
visiting the formers son-in-law and
daughter Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Farnum have left for their home
Mrs. L. L. Sage has gone To Chi
cago TO visit her daughters Miss
Florence Sage and Mrs. c. A. War
wick
Joseph Law Of Chicago is visiting
his mother Mrs. 5 W. Law at Park
Shore Diamond lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. +. Barney Of To-
ledo, o., are guests at a house party
at the cottage of Mr. and Mrs. c.
a. Dolph Park Shore Diamond lake.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11
NILES, MICH.

NILES. Mich. sept. S.-Lorin
Rice OF Kalkaska. Mich, while a
guest at the home OF his niece. Mrs.
W. J. Mills. 59a y. Fifth St. became
m. a few days ago. and died Thurs
dav night. The deceased was 81
years of age he was born in New
York. At one time he lived in Niles.
was married here and enlisted from
here in the civil war He is surviv-
ed by his wife, one daughter. Mrs.
May ireland Of Daley, Mich, two
sons. Deforest of California and VIII
lard OF Kalkasla. Funeral services
will be held Saturday morning from
the Mills home. The body will be
taken to Kalkaska, where he had
resided for nearly years. for burial.
Mrs. Maria Marrs died Friday
morning at the home OF her son,
Clyde, near POkagOn She was so
years Of age and a pioneer resident
OF this section. Her husband. Da-
rum Marrs. died about 10 years ago.
She is survived by four sons and
two daughters. The funeral services
will be held Saturday afternoon
from the Union church at Berrien
Center Interment will occur at
Union cemetery.
Miss Lena Mantke. who will be
a bride OF next week was given a
surprise party Thursday evening by
the club Of which she is a member.
Miss Mantke received a number of
pieces Of china from the guests.
l. p. Elder has returned from
Battle Creek where he attended the
meeting of the grand lodge OF the
Knights of Pythias.
Ernest Valladares of Chicago is a
guest Of Lieut.. Roy c. Smith at
"Oenwallah" cottage, Birch lake.
Miss Emma Trieber left Tuesday
for Sioux City, Iowa, to resume her
duties as a teacher in the public
schools.
Mrs. Adams Of Litchfield. Mich. is
guest Of Miss Myra Stanton. y.
Fourth ~.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11
CASSoPoLIS, MICH.

Mr.. and Mrs W. p. Fitzsimons
and family of Montreal. Can. have
returned after the summer spent al
their summer home on Stone lake.
Mrs. Alexander Trail OF Vancou-
yer. b. c. is visiting at the home of
Mrs. Jane Davies.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur G. Bonine
have returned from Detroit where
they went to drive home a new car.
Miss Bertha Anderson has return
ed 10 Hancock. Mich, TO resume her
duties as teacher IN the schools
there.
Miss Maize Nysewander of Jack
son has been visiting friends and
relatives here for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scarth Inglis who
have been spending the summer
months at the home OF her parents
Mr. and Mrs. Warren W. Reynolds
have returned TO Dryden, Mich.
where he is teacher in the schools.
Mrs. Mabel Smith and son Ken
meth of Grand Rapids have returned
after visiting her parents Mr.. and
Mrs r. T. Stewart for a week
Mr.. and Mrs. W. l.. Savage and
daughter Miss Frances of Indiana
polls have returned after spending
a month at Park Shore Diamond
lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. g. Diehl and son
Wilbur who went TO Fort Wayne
several months ago have returned
and have been visiting at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. b. l.. Euans.
Miss Frances Bickle Of Centerville
who has been visiting at the home
of her aunt Mrs. s. Mcdonald dur
ing the summer has returned TO her
home
Joseph h Ritter has gone 10
Traverse City for an extended stay.
Miss Bernice Martin has been Wis
iting her brOther-in-law and sister
MIR. and Mrs. Leo Ferrel at DOwa-
giac
Jerry Sullivan OF Chicago has re-
turned after spending two weeks as
the guest of George and Jack Lo-
WITT at the cottage Park Shore Dia-
mond lake.
The Misses Muriel and Esther
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-11

- lisa READB was tipping from her short
! hand notes when old Hart the butler a.
Moreton Hall, burst open the door.
Telephone. Miss Reade," he suffered. even
z his panic carefully calling her Miss Reade'
and not the plain mist reserved for real
aides police. They're holding the line. Want
Sir Henry. There's to be a burglary
Sir Henry Renruddocke (whose works on
antiquities are deservedly well known lay III
In bed upstairs. Elsa, his typistsecretary,
hurried out to the telephone installed in
roomy cupboard under the great square stair
case.
The superintendent of police at Moretonstead
announced himself. Information had been re-
reived OF plan by two London burglars to
burgle Sir Henrys noted collection of old silver.
The attempt was anticipated that night He
proposed. with Sir Henrys permission. to dis
patch acknowledgements Vaughan and plain
clothes officer to the hall at once.
We'll. Miss Reader" demanded Hart as she
hung up the receiver and emerged into the
hall
The two officers will be here as soon as
;ar can bring them said she
without Sir Henry's permisson?'
"Of course. He's much too i'll to be dis
tUrbed. Her ladyship need not be told
Il don't take orders from you. Miss Reade."
snarled old Hart. I'm Sir Henrys servant.
Same as you. Upstar!"
He mumbled the last word. standing there
on straddling, bent legs. his ashen face work
ing.
Then try to serve him. she returned. you
know perfectly we'll how easily upset he is
you TO tell met" calculated the old man.
his temple-veins bulging. "Han't l served him
faithful these forty years? Don't know him
better than slip of girl? Try to serve iml"
Il think" said Elsa, "the silver had better
be collected, Hart What do you think? 1t will
be easier to look after all in one place.
Old Hart grumblingly assented. mounting his
fears, and recalling. he carried glttering
piece after piece into Sir Henrys study. all the
murders that had taken place within memory
and fifty miles.
Close on seven the two officers arrived.
suave, polite and imperturbabe.
Quite right not 10 disturb Sir Henry. miss"
commented Sergeant Vaughan.
Masters sick. II anyone Ia dared
began Hart
Jones. go round the ground-hoor and out
MUSES. WIN tuls man, ulltNltu lhC oCAbCahN
to his subordinate. See how things stand
How many men-seryants?"
one Ne. And varmint OF a boy"
snarled old Hart. An I'm Mister Hart, at
your service
Then Mr.. Hart. just show my round.
my dogs?"
Two said Elsa They'll be a great help.
Sir Henry bought them for safety. Two Irish
terriers, terribly fierce. They
Look EN- up directed Vaughan. "No use
20 US. miss. I'm out to make a capture. We've
reason to believe the two men expected are
couple OF villains we've bin after a twelve
month or more. We don't want to set EN- on
guard BY barking dogs. Besides. they'd poison
EN-. Have EN- locked away. Jones"
Yes sir"
old Hart shuffled away. trembling and NUT.
tering. followed by the burly constable. 1t was
Sir Hsary's old silver the burglars were after.
Han-Aa- .-iA Ei~s Infnrmatinn haS rSaHh0d