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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07
HEARS CHAMP CLARK SPEAK.

Clinch Valley Ncws-The writer is
enjoying few days at Virginia
Beach, attending the Baptist Summer
Encampment, and bathing in the At
lantic. Yesterday July 4th.) Champ
Clark spoke at o'clock to large
crowd at the Auditorium and gave us
Il delightful address, wholesome, pat
riotic, and humorous. His humorous
hits are features of his speaking, as
well as his ability as story teller.
lie can weave in references to the
Baltimore convention and prove that
he was the peoples choice for Presi-
dent of the United States, for he re-
ceived majority on nine ballots. He
also discussed the Monroe doctrine
and among other things referred to
the time when President Cleveland
put his foot down to England and
said "Stop" and John Bull stopped.
Champ looks exactly like his picture,
but the picture does not show the
shape of his head. He has large
head but the wost of it is in front in
the forehead
DR.. Henry w. Battle delivered an
eloquent address at night on the ODE
claration of Independence" The En-
campmcnt lecturers and instructors
include Lincoln Ilullcy, Pres. of John
b. Stetson University; Walter Poe,
of Raleigh, N. c.; Len G. Broughton,
of Knoxville, Tenn; A. II. Robertson,
,uthor of Greek Grammars; w. j.
McGlothlin, author of book on church
history; Geo. w. Mcdaniel, Frank
Rowlinson, of Shanghai, China; B.
w. Spillman, of Ridgcrest; C. T..
Grassland, of Fork Union Academy;
w. G. Alternately, of Chicago, and his
sister, Mrs. Tameroux; Miss A. L.
Williams, of Birmingham; King A.
Handy, the Lavell brothers, 1.-TWO of
them) and others. 1t is genuine
feast of good things for an interested
listener who wants to be helped.
j. NJ. NEWTON.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07
POCAHONTAS NEWS.
Dead From Wood Alcohol.


Dan. Pias, an Italian contractor
died suddenly here last Friday after
being locked up in Jail for being
slightly disordrly ut the station. lie
had evidently had drink, and 1t was
no doubt drink that was poisonous.
DR.. NJ. j. Alexander, who was called
in after he was found dead in his cell.
pronounced it according to his best
Judgment case of poisoning from
drinking wood alcohol. The dead man
mas Il wife and several children at
Switchback.
Stanley Oldham, six years old, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Oldham, died
ut their home near Pocahontas last
Friday and was buried Sunday.
Lee Brannock, asst. sales manager
for X. j. Reynolds Tobacco Co., at
Chicago, and Miss Gussic Gentry, of
Pocahontas, were married at Tazewell
Monday, the ceremony being perform
cd by Rev. r. II. Campbell. The bride
is Il daughter of John W. Gentry, is
a we'll esteemed young lady, and the
groom is successful young business
man of the windy city.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07
CONFERENCE IN SESSION.

The Blueiicld District Conference
Of the NJ. L. Church, colored, is in
session herc in Wilbur Memorial
church, lower west Main street. There
are Il number of visiting minister's
present, and aso Il number of laymen,
and ministers from outside the dist
rict. Following is the program for
Sunday next:
AT the Churchill n M, Ser
mon by DR.. X. ID. Washington.
3 p. M, Rev. w. II. Brown.
s p. m, DR.. |. X. Hill.
At the Courthouse-ll am. Sermon
by DR.. |. l.. Thomas.
; p. m. DR.. j. y. Pickett.
The conference met here yesterday.
Mayor Hawthorne, of this town, de-
livc:ed a very interesting and enter
tanning address of welcome to the
! conference. DR.. j. Nj. Dickerson re-
sponded on behalf of the colorcd
churches Of the community. These adj
dresses were we'll received and apprc-
ci"ted. Rev. q. +. Upton, supcrintcn-
dent of the District, is presiding, with
W. II. Brown secretary, and w. r.
Burgess, assistant.
Interesting addresses were mad,
last night by DIR. G. Penn, DR.. l.
l.. Thomas, DIR. j. c. Shcrell, and 9th
ers. Interesting exercises are promis
ed for today and tomorrow.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07
FINE ALFALFA PATCHES.

Around in this community there are
IL number of fine plats of alfalfa. The
second cutting is nearly ready, and
is heavier than the first crop. On some
OF these plats two more cuttings will
be made. The Editor put up ii 2-horse
load of sweet clover hay, the first
ever put up in the county. There was
a slight sprinkling of alfalfa and red
clover among it, and it made heavy
growth. The second crop is coming
on--nearly knee high. This crop will
be turned down, perhaps, as ferti-
hZer for the land. The farmers should
try plat of this fine soil improver
1t is also fine for pasture and hay.
There are thousands of acre1 now in
this grass in this county.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07

Our stock of moving machines is
running low. Get your order in NOW.
Star Motor and Machinery Co.
We have two hand-dump rakes that
we will sell at reduced price. These
rakes are brand new.
Star Motor and Machinery Co.
Judge j. Il. Mutter and wife and
baby, of Richlands, were here on bust
ness yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Franklin Leslie spent the 4th.
with his sister, Mrs. Pearce, in Nor
ton.
Geo. Whit and his brother-n-la
Mr.. Barnett, who are working in West
Virginia, spent the Fourth with their
families here.
NJ. l.. Peery, ii. G. Pcery, and H..
f. Peery were whizzing around in
M. LIS llupp yesterday, Gaining to
represent the best Of people of North
Tazcwell." Gee Whit
W. Ed. Peery, the undertaken, re-
turned from Russell yesterday, where
he was called to bury the remains of
Mr.. Davis, who died at Richland.;
4Ionday. While Mr.. Peery was away
his son, "Buz," oniciated at the burial
of the remains of Mrs. VIM. Allen.
Almost every automobile made has
advanced prices except the Ford Co.
We may get an advance on Fords any
day, and we want to urge all who con-
template buying IL Ford to place their
order now and be protected.
Star Motor and Machinery Co.
hlr. and Mrs. A. Il. buchanan are
on visit to Mrs. Buchanan's old
home i'll Bland county this week. Mrs.
buchanan is making her first visit
home since her marriage in April.
G.. w. Doak has Increased the size
OF his garage. 1t was big enough for
his little Ford, but not quite large
enough for his REQ. After the Ford
went wild and buckcd and flung him
and Chairman o. +. Hopkins over
board, he traded her off for Il REQ.
now has to have larger quarters.
Next Sunday is Childrcn's Day at
Maiden Spring church in the Cove.
and a great time is anticipated. The
Sunday school work is taking Il new
life everywhere in the county except
at Liberty and Tip Top. What's wrong
ut these centers? No one seems to
know.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07
HEAVY RAINS FALL.

Several of the heaviest rains of the
year fell here last Saturday and Sun
day. Between the hours of one and
two o'clock last Sunday terrific ell
ectrical storm passed over the town,
attended by the heaviest rainfall of
the year, and some hail. Since then
there have been very cool nights. The
rain fall was local, there being scar
,ccly any at all few miles around
Corn is growing rapidly, having inn
proved wonderfully the past ten days
Wheat harvest is going forward this
fine weather, and also hay harvesting
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07
IT CAN'T BE DID.

1t seems to be definitely fixed and
settled, that no house of consequence
can be built in this town, it matters
not what it is built of, but that Henry
Kinccr and Bob, and Dug" must
have Finger in the pie" They arc
now putting the finishing touches on
the foundation of the John O'Keeffe
residence, topping it off with stone
Contractor Kiser thinks he will be
able to have the residence ready for
the Christmas celebration. 1t takes
time, he says, and lot of it, to build
house like this.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07
PROMINENT WEIGH PEOPLE IN
THE CITY.

Mr.. y. c. IIufi'ord and family, am
Sheriff Frank Johnson and family, OF
-! W. Va, were in the communit
yesterday. They motorcd over, ant
spent part of the day in Burke's Gar.
den, having 4 good time all aroun,
ilulrord Is Il son of the late Dr.. Alex
lirNard, of Tazcwell, and Johnson,
wife was u Miss Cline, of Tazewcll
And so, they are all close akin IL
T"Zewell, and like us, and we are glad
10 have them visit us.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07
ZINE BLUEGRASS FARM FOR
SALE-300 ACRES.

5 miles west of TazeweIl, on
main macadam road, leading
west from Tazewell.
This is as fine bluegrass land
as Tazewell county affords.
100 to 125 acres fine farming
land; GO to so acres bottom and
level, balance fine bluegrass land.
Well watered by fine springs.
For price, etc, call on or adj
H. S. SURFACE,
6-2-tt. TaZewell, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07
DISTINGUISHED MINISTER +.
BURKE'S GARDEN.

Rev. Homer Anderson, pastor OF
the Lutheran church and president of
1hc County Sunday School Associa-
ton, was here yesterday, and held Il
conference with Secretary Forbes. of
North Tazewell, in regard to the wor!.
in the county.
DIR. c. l.. Brown, who has been the
head Of the Theological and College
work in Toxic, Japan, will speak in
Burke's Garden Sunday morning, and
address the young people Sunday
night.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07
FOR SALE.

One Deering moving machine and
rake used one season. Will sell at
bargain.
Star Motor and Machinery Co.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07
Board of Trade to Have Feast.

The Board of Trade will not meet
next Tuesday, the time for the reg
ular meeting, but will meet later in
he month Notice of the meeting will
be given. 1t is proposed to serve re
freshments at the next meeting.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Any special width of public road,
less than 80 feet, must be sustained
by the county records, otherwise the
width of the right of way of our coun-
ty roads, is not less than thirty feet.
Fences on this right of way, I'M.
der our recently amended road law,
are distractions, and as such are SUBJ
Ject to removal or to be set back, I'M .
der penalty, on three days notice from
the County Road Department.
While very evident that such an ar
bltrary move would infiict considera-
BILE pecuniary loss and inconvenience
upon our people, and might be from
many standpoiHts, most inadvisable.
nevertheless it is not to be inferred
that the county through inactivity in
this respect, resigns the prerogative
OF removing at any time any or all
fences obstructing the right of way.
L would earnestly request, there
tore, III order to meet the require
ments of the law, as it behooves ev-
cry good citizen that you kindly COOP
crate with your road department in
supporting the legal status by hereaf
ter, and from this date, when con-
structlng new fences or repairing and
replacing the old along the public
road, set the same on the line of
right of way. If in doubt as to said
line, advise the road department.
which will render immediate advice or
service.
All fences constructed or renewed
subsequent to this notice, when built
IN the public right of way, will be re-
garded as distractions, and the prop
or action for the removal thereof will
be taken as the law directs.
G. A. MARTIN.
~ County Road Engineer.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07
FOR SALE.

One good threshing outfit, .sist.
ing of 10 h. p. gasoline zine
;hresher, belts, tools, &c. This out.
lit is in good condition and VIII be
sold at a bargain on easy terms, OF
for cash.
Star Motor and Mlchiner, Co
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07
STRAY HEIFER.

White heifer came to my home
about April LIST. Owner can have DO
session of same by paying for her
keep and this adj, and proving prop
erty by giving satisfactory descrip-
ton.
GEO. j. LAMBERT,
June "a, 1916. Cedar Bluff, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07
Statement of the financial condition of
BANK OF CLINCH VALLEY.

located ut Tazewcll, in the State of
Virginia, ut the close of business on
the Both day of June, 1916, made to
the State Corporation Commission:
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07
FOR SALE.

Fancy Eden Gem Catalogues, quail
ity fine, $1.10 per crate. Cash witt, or.
der. ]. +. Ray, Laurinburg, N. c..
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07

WANTED-AT OMEGA first
class Jersey or Sd Jersey cow. Must
be a first class cow in every respect.
and not over . years old. Address
Mrs. a. j. Tynes, or phone No. Obj.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07

Regular services every Second Sun
day morning-Stras Memorial Epis-
ceopal Church, Rev. L. A. Rich, Rec
tor
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07

Civil Engineer }. r. Williams, Dr.,
has been retained by the Big Vein
'"cahontas Coal Go. to survey the
comrany'S holdings of $4,000 acres
Of coal lands in Buchanan county. Mr..
as expects to put three corps
u engineers on the work, and hopes
'ietr the job in less than u
years time.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07

Mrs. Rose Humphrey and several
:LGrcn called TO see us Tuesday. She
reports Sunday schools at Liberty ut
very low ebb, but she said we
ave the best preacher in the county.
These two statements are little diff
hcult to sec through poorest school,
best preacher. Brother Thompson must
explain.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07

M'aars w. }. jerks and IL. c. Wei
Ter, oiiiciais of the n. & W., and their
gvesjs. Mir. Wadicy, OF Philadelphia,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hellican, of
Philadelphia, were here Wednesday,
guests Of Mr.. Geo. w. ST. Clair. The
notored to the Cove Wcdnes-
day afternoon.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07
Local Mirror

I4+s+s%.S..s-s+.s4-s :.
George Whit, of Raven, spent the
first of the week with his family here.
Charles Kincer came up from
Dante and spent the Fourth with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kincer.
Marsh OVERLY, of Chihowie, Va.
is visiting relatives here.
Miss Callie Litz, of Graham, is the
guest of her young friend, Miss India
Howell.
Attorneys Jas. w. Hartman and H.
c. Pobst returned Wednesday nigh:
from Dickinson county, where they
had been on legal business.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Christian church had Il delightful
meeting yesterday afternoon AZ
Crescent Terrace" the suburban
home Of j. n. lIarman.
| Mr.. l.. G.. Cox came in from the
cOaliiclds last week and is helping
the contractor finish the opera house.
The building is nearing completion,
md it will not be Il great while be
fore shows will he given.
| RnI,npi IL IInh,,, Of
c., was here to see his mother ana
sisters the first of the week. Mr.
Henry is the manager of Il large num-
bcr Of cotton mills, which are enjoy
ing unusual prosperity.
Miss Lydc pecry is in Blueficld for
Il weeks visit to relatives and friends.
Timothy, Glover, Orchard Grass
Bluegrass, Crimson Clovr, Alfalfa
and Nillct seeds on hands.
The Tazewcll Supply Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crockett Lambert
and baby. of Bandy. were in town ON !,
shopping trip Wednesday.
Sam NJ. Lambert and wife. of Blue
ield, were here Sunday, en- route ia
aiar Fluff to attend the Masonic
picnic.
John S. Bottimore and r. A. Re
pass, Jr., went to Cedar Bluff Sat
urday afternoon to attend banquet
given by the Cedar Bluff Masonic
Lodge.
Prof Phillip Wcrthner, of Cincin-
natl, arrived in farewell Sunday Ia
spend the summer.
Miss Winifred Hurt left las Sun
lay for Pulaski, and other points in
that section, where she will ne the
guest OF friends for some time.
Mr.. William Bourne, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. a. Bourne, Grafton, is able
TO resume his work in the coalficlds
after Il serious illness in the hospital
at Welch.
Miss Zarilda Crockett has rcturn.. i
to her home in Princeton, w. w
si!cr visit to relatives and friend.
acre. She was the guest of Mr. and
'iockett, in the west .nt
tor some time.
Dr.. Bullard seems busy maxine
some repairs about the parsonage
hoSsmg, chiefly, no doubt, but one can
russ around considerably, bossing.
i"u forgot to have your clothe.
cleaned and pressed last week, am.
hey didn't look good on Sund: y.
send them ut once to the lcadin.
eiotheS cleaner and prcsser. Alex Die
klnson. lie will call for them if mott
fled.
; Mrs. Rose Humphrey and severa
aL"fcn called TO see us Tuesday. Sh.
reports Sunday schools ut Liberty n
very low cbb, but she said wv,
ave the best preacher in the county.
These two statements are a little diff
iicult to see through-poorest school
best preacher. Brother Thompson mus
explain.
Civil Engineer }. r. Williams, ,Jr.
has been retained by the Big Vcil
| Hoo,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07

FOR SALE -Chid's iron bed will
springs and mattress, adjustable sides.
In good contidion.
App'y at
News Office
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07
RESOURCES.

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, 1927 .539. ~
Overdrafts. unsecured, l,S32. SIG
Bonds, securities, etc, own
ed including premium on
same, 100000
l5ahking house and lot, 100000
| Exchanges and checks for
next days clearings, I,4O9.43
Other cash items, 41.25
que rom National banks, n ,l09.G9
Due from State Banks, pri-
vate Bankers and Trust
Companies, 9G6.93
Paper currency, II 796 90
Fractional paper currency,
nickels and cents, $3.50
Gold com, $3.50
Silver coin G98.3,,
internal Revenue Stamps, 1920
TOTAL $43O,S46.23
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, 500 600. 90
Surplus fund, 60,00O.00
Undivided profits, less
amount paid for interest,
expenses and taxes, S,052. 90
Individual deposits, 43,667.26
81
Due to National Banks, 4,345.75
Due to State Banks, private
bankers and trust compan-
les, 775.48
Bills payable, 1000 90
Reserved for accrued taxes, l,241.8I
Reserved for unearned dis
count, $4,000
TOTAL 430,816 90
|, Henry Preston, cashier, do SOL
emily swear that the above is true
statement OF the financial condition of
Bank of Clinch Valley, located at
Tazewell, in the county of Tazewoll
State of Virginia, ut the close of bus
mess on the Goth day of June, 1916.
to the best of my knowledge and be.
lici.
Coriect-Attest:
HENRY PRESTON, Cashier.
GEO. w. ST. CLAIR,
A. ST. CLAIR,
b. w. STRAS,
Directors.
State of Virginia, county of Tazewell. |
Sworn to and subscribed before me
by Henry Preston, cashier, this 9th
day of July, 1916.
j. POWELL ROYALL,
Notary Public.
My commission expires the goth OF J
April, 1920.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07

FOR SALE.-Fine bluegrass farm,
dairy or grazing, 113 acres, IL
miles from Blacksburg, Virginia. Fol
particulars address Louis O'Shaugh-
messy, Blacksburg, Va, G-1G-4ipd
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07
day afternoon.

MIS-. 7. +. George was in town yes
-erday, and paid this office a pleasant
visit. She is anticipating with much
pleasure the visit of her daughter
Mrs. Nellie George Appleton, from
Richmond, who, with her fine baby
is expected here within few days.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07

f"u forgot to have your clothc.
cleaned and pressed last week, an.
-"ey didn't look good on Sund. =.
Send them at once to the lcadin.
1iotheS cleaner and prcsser, Alex Die
hinson. He will call for them if mott
fled.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07

The young aides Missionary Circl,
act with Miss Irene Pccry Wcdnes
day afternoon. After an interesting
meeting, largely attended, refresh
nents were served.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07

The young child Of Mr.. and Mr.
w. A. Scott, Armstead Jane, who ha
scarlet fever, is reported much i'm
proved.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07

Dr. Bul!ard seems busy making
some repairs about the parsonage
hoSslng, chiefly, no doubt, but one can
russ around considerably, bossing.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07

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$l30, S46.2 %
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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07

6-2-tf.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-07-07

A note from w. l.. Painter, of Coo
burn, states that he has just bought
himself another house in that town
ihe first thing that Bill" Painter
SHOWS he's going to wake up one of
these mornings as rich as Croesus.
But he will stay on the road and sell
an occasional pair of shoes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-10-13
Now IS the Time TO
Build for Profit

S56TOETAIANDANT Burr has S15OOO,OOO TO spend ana
- must have workers. IFS the headline an f7o
front page OF a Tri-City newspaper published Sept
p, 1916
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-10-13

a#DaaeE ga sr.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-07-28

Gerry bit his fps and turned from
her. "And Alan, of all men," he went
on. At the words the current of her
thoughts was changed. She found her
self suddenly on the defensive. "Do
you think you are the first woman he
has played with and betrayed?" Ger
ry's lip was curved to sneer. "a
philanderer. A man who surrounds
himself with tarnished regulations"
A dull glow came into Alix' cheeks.
"Philanderers are of many Breeds"
she said. "There are those who have
the wit to philander with woman and
those who can only rise to whisky or
a golf club. Whatever else Alan may
be he is not time-server."
Once aroused Alix had taken up the
gauntlet with no uncertain hand. Her
first words carried the war into the
enemy's camp and they were barbed.
"what do you mean?" said Gerry
duly. He had not anticipated a de-
fense.
81 mean what you have deduced
with an effort. What are you but a
philanderer in little things where Alan
is in great7 What have you ever done
to hold me or any other woman? l re-
spected you once for what you were
going to be. That has died. Did you
think was going to make you into a
man2"
Gerry stood. breathing hard, a great
despondency in his heart. Alix went
on pitilessly. "What have you be-
come? A monumental time-server on
the world and you are surprised that a
worker reaches the prize that you can
not attain! The trouble with you is
that you have built your life altogether
on traditions. It is a tradition that
your women are faithful. so you need
not exert yourself to holding yours!
It is a tradition that you can do no
wrong. so you need not exert yourself
to doing anything at ALL You are play
ing with ghosts. Gerry. Your party
was over a generation ago."
Alix had calmed down. There was
still time for Gerry to choke her to
good effect. The hour could yet be
his. But he did not know 1t. Smart
ing under the lash of Alix' tongue he
made final and disastrous false step.
"You try to humiliate me by plac-
ing me back to back with Alan" he
said, with his newborn sneer. Alix
appraised It with calm eyes and found
1t rather attractive. "Well, let me
tell you that Alan is so small a man
that II dropped out of the world to-
day, he'd sail for Africa tomorrow and
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-07-28

think for the rest of his life of his
escape from you as a close shave"
Alix sprang to her feet. She was
trembling. Gerry fels a throb of ex-
ultation. 1t was his turn to wound.
"What do you mean?" said Alix
very quietly. but IT was the quiet of
suppressed passion at white heat.
IT mean that Alan IS the kind of
man who finds other mems wives an
economy. He would take everything
you have that's worth taking, but not
you"
Alix' eyes blazed at him from her
white face. please go away" she
said. He started to speak. please
go away" she repeated. Her lips We're
quivering and her face twitched in a
way that was terrifying to Gerry. He
hurried out repeating to himself over
and over, you have made Alix cry.
You have made Alix cry"
Alix toyed with the silver on her
dressing-table until he had gone and
then she swept across the room to
her little writing-desk and wrote the
note that Alan had found half an hour
later in his rooms.