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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
DAWSON KNOWS OLD LAND MARK

v. v. Dawson told our representa-
tive that he knew where the mark for
which many had been looking was To-
Gated and the tree which was marked
by George Washington many years ago
had stood on the banks of the Big
Sandy river on farm formerly owned
by o. D. Bother in Lawrence county
and later by the Ash heirs. Mr.. Daw-
son said that he bought this poplar
tree for $1,000 and sold it to James
Johns for $4,000 who at that time in-
tended to show it at the Centennial but
later sold it to a lumber company
Ashland Independent
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
scHMAucH INJURED.
Well Known Contractor Severely In
jured In Fall From Scat
fold.

George r. Schmauch. a well-known
contractor of Huntington, W. Va, was
severely injured about noon Friday in
that city, when he fell forty feet from a
scaffold at the Standard Ultramarine
plant, the capacity of which is being
doubled by the addition of new build
ings. Oscar Elkins laborer, was al
so in the accident but was less SER
iously injured. Mr. Schmauch was ta-
ken to the Huntington General Hos
pital. 1t is believed Mr.. Scnmauch, un-
less internal injuries were to develop
unfavorably, will recover
Mr.. Schmauch is brother-in- law of
Mrs. VIM. Justice and r. Blankenship,
Of Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
THE THREE MILE ROAD.

In County Court next Monday the
question OF the route for the county
road from the Three Mile bridge 20
Louisa will be considered. Two routes
have been surveyed. one uses the old
Lick rreek road part OF the way. and
the road which formerly led TO the
Johns cslmpmeeting grounds. This in
wolves very little cost To the county.
The other route is somewhat crook
cd course and is estimated to require
about sls00 worth OF fencing, to be
paid for BY the county.
Tho work Of flooring the bridge at
Three Mile hos not been completed.
Tho ties have been turned down on the
side, but some additional lumber is
needed al the ends. This is necessary
before tho bridge is available for wag-
on traffic. ~sY
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
MORE COAL LAND SOLD.

Hazard, KY. December 4.--Besides
the large deal Of the Kentucky River
Coal Corporation, through its allied
company, the Stag Coal company. of
Virginia, last week, the Swift Coal and
Timber company entered the Carrs
Fork district and took up some very
valuable tracts, including what is
known as the John T. Horn lands, the
Eli Whitaker lands and other tracts,
aggregating more than 1000 acres.
The Kentucky River Coal Corpora
ton has bought out the Ben Stacy
lands, on Lofts creek, about 400 acres,
all underlaid with No. coal.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
FORMER FLOYD COUNTY clrI-
ZEN ASSAULTED AND ROBBED.

Mr. Mitchell Dotson. OF Lincoln co.
KY. son OF a. j. Dotson. formerly OF
this county, was robbed and his head
burst by negro last Saturday at'Stan-
ford, KY He was employed by Green
Gooch. cattle merchant OF thnt place
Mr.. Gooch was in a barber shop and
had left Mr.. Dotson herding the cat
tie. The negro slipped up behind him
and struck him and fled. He did not
have time 70 rifle MIR. Dotson's pock-
cts on account OF policemen and 9TH
ers who we're near.
Mr.. Dotson is now in the hospital at
Danville KY. where he has had sew
eril pieces Of his skull removed and
braaed three lobes OF the brain. The
doctors report very little chance for his
recovery. f. s. Dotson his brother is
with hlm.--Prestonsburg News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
CAMPAIGN EXPENSES.

At the last November election the
Democrats expended a total OF s62,-
sl0.70, and receiyed sb9,50e.sl. The
Republicans expended S52,2s5.ll, and
rccoivcd s5o.ssi.oi.
The Democrats expended sls,442.6i
for advertising. printing and postage
1880 for pay roll. t2bb2.4S for main
taining headquarters, sl,se24S Tor
speakers expenses on the stump and
500. .264.35 for organization.
The Republicans spent for advertis-
ing, printing and postage. s7,oss,ls; or
ganization. ,ss.254,33; headquarters,
s5,i5b.s4. and pay roll. si.7s6.45.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
WINTER Term OF x N. G.

The winter term of Kentucky Nor
NAL College will open on Monday. jan
'uary l.. Prospects are fine for large
attendance in all departments.
The law department just established
will be under the direction of Prof.
James M Finlay, graduate of lead
ing college.
The business department is in the
hands Of competent teachers and will
have large number of students.
The Savoy hotel has been leased for
the exclusive use of boarding students
and arrangements have been made
which give them a rate of $3.50 per
week for room and board.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
A LOUISA YOUNG MAN
SUBMITS TO OPERATION.

Earl Justice submitted to severe
operation in hospital at Cincinnati
last Friday and is reported to be doing
well. His father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. j. Justice, were with him. 1t is
hoped and believed the operation will
relieve him of serious trouble Of long
standing and restore him to complete
health.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
PAROLE FOR ARTHUR
FRANCE AND OTHERS

Frankfort, KY, Dec. s,--Paroles were
granted yesterday by the State Board
OF Prison Commissioners TO Thomas
Brogans, Knox-co., serving two TO
twenty-one years for manslaughter;
Robert Estep. Lee-co., serving from
two TO five years for breaking into a
railroad depot; Arthur France. Boyd
CO.. who was sentenced for life ten
years ago for murder; Morton Reeves.
Carter-co serving two to twenty five
years for manslanghter.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
HOUSE EILLlTERAcY BILL
INTRODUCED BY FIELDS

Washington, Dec. s.--Representa-
tive William. ]. Fields introduced In
the House yesterday bill similar to
that offered by Senator James in the
Senate "Wednesday. 1t provides for es-
tablishment OF an American lIiteracy
Commission, through which the Fed
erll Government would assist In stamp
ing out illiteracy. This measure was
drafted by Mrs Cora Wilson Stewart.
OF Rowan-co., pioneer in the fight
against illiteracy.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
PIKE COUNTY MEN
ARE MAKING GOOD.

Mr. X. L. varney, Trigg's very ef-
ficient farm agent and his brother, Mr..
c. B. varney, who has been employed
as farm agent for Lyon-co., spent Mon
day In EddyWlle. They held a meet
ing with a number of the citizens OF
Lyon-eo., and plans were mapped out
for the work to be done in that county
along farm demonstration lines next
year. They returned to Cadiz Monday
afternoon. Mr. c. B. Varney will go to
Lyon-eo. to assume his duties the first
OF January.7-C Cadiz Record.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
NEW coal OPERATION.

The Mats Creek Coal company near
Richardson expects to begin shipping
coal e3out the first OF next month, The
work of driving entries is going along
rapidly and the mile OF railroad line
has been graded and is ready TO re-
celve the track. a considerable guam
tity OF coal is already stocked on the
yard The difficulty OF securing mine
cars and other supplies is delaying the
operation 70 some extent. +. l. Stew
art is in charge OF this enterprise.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
ENTIRE FAMILY DIES.

Joseph Cannon, age 23, died in IRON
ton Tuesday, as the result of kick in
the eye last week while at work at
Rosedale, w. Va. His death is the
third and last of his family within
five months. His baby boy died in
August and October "a his wife died
of typhoid fever.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK.

cu1cAGO. Dec. 1s.-HOGS: Re-
ceints. 5000; steady; to lOc under
veaterday's average; bulk, s5o@ssV
i,ght seo6De7b; mixed, $500 1910; heav-
les les s450io1o; roughs, s45@seo' pigs
'VgSxxTTLE-Receipts, 10000; unset
4,ad. native beef cattle. 6so@126O;wes-
tern term steers. seo@1o4o; stockers % and
-! ~ .ders- 4bo@775; cows and heifers'
ka7s@folo: calves, s2b@1obo.
Y''sH SHEEP Receipts, $4,000; strong !
.-<,ners SMOOTH; ewes. 55oSs2S;
lambs, io75GlY25.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
pR. McLAY CLAIMED eY pEATA.

Dr. ]. B, Mcclay, 81. and pastor OF
. tho First Methodist church In Martins
Ferry, o., died last Friday at his home
after n ong illness DR.. McClay was
pastor OF the Ashland Methodist church
fow years ago and served as district
superintendent OF the Ashland District
and was considered one OF the most
eloquent preachers in the conference.
A few years ago he conducted a revival
In the Methodist church In Louisa
He Is survived by his wife and two
nnnn.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
LOUISA !. o. o. r. RECEIVE
NisIT FROM HIGH OFFICIALS

/The Louisa Lodge of odd Fellows had
IAN interesting meeting Wednesday
night. There was a large attendance
and all were much pleased with the
affair. The folliwing State officers were
present: w. " Gregory, Grand Mas
ter; J.W. Riley, District Deputy G. M;
r. G. Elliott, Grand Secretary. Mr.,
Marion Cecil, OF Pikeville, was present
also as lecturer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
IN HONOR OF JUNIOR LAcrEY.

DR.. and Mrs. Fred Millat entertain
ed on last Friday evening in honor oi
Junior Iackey, who was visiting home
folks few days before leaving fos
California. The evening was very
pleasantly spent by the following: Mr.
and Mrs. Ed. Austin, Misses julia u
Snyder. Opal Spencer Clara Bromley
and Edith Marcum, Messrs. Junior
Lacley, |, w. See and Rebel Martin
Mrs. James Q, Lackey entertained the
same party Saturday evening at tnr-
key dinner.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
A coLoRED FoReER.

Arthur Fleming, colored. is in Jail
here to answer an indictment for forg-
ing an endorsement of Mrs. Ella Hays
on a check for s25, two years ago. Dep
uty Sheriff H. B. Thompson brought
him from Columbus, where he had just
completed term for a similar offense.
Fleming is a Grayson negro.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
I :
col. LANGHoRNE CONVERTS
ESTATE INTO TRUST FUND.

Richmond. Va. Nov. sO.--Col. C. d.
Langhorne has filed In the court of
Albemarle county deed conveying his
estate into trust fund for his chill
dren. each to share alike. Among the
children are Mrs. William Waldorf AS
tor. OF London; Mrs. Harry Phipps. OF
Boston; Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson, OF
New York, and Mrs. Phyllis Brooks.
and f. Keen Ianghorne of Albemarle
county. The estate is valued at sl.132,-
ITS,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
APPERsoN LODGE.

The members OF Apperson Lodge No
1876, A. F. & A. NJ, will meet on Sat
urday evening, December 16. There
will be work in the M. M. degree, Ash
land brethren comforting the degrees
Visitors are expected from vinson
Lodge, Fort Gay, and other points. A
banquet will be feature Of the even
ing.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
UP GOES SUBSCRIPTION;
WHITE PAPER COST CAUSE.

Cadiz KY. Nov. 3o-The Cadiz Rec
ord announced this morping that, ow-
ing to the great advance in price Of
print paper, it would increase its sub
scription price to SLIPS per year after
January L. The Record has been in
dxistence thtrty-five years. and its
price has always been 81 per year.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
"LoNEsoME TUNEsp OF HILLs.

Kentucky mountain folk are not"mix-
ers.' They themselves call the Songs
they sing in their backwoods secy sir
the lonesome tunes" This graphY -
sums up the isolation of their lives.
These songs have been passed gong
from generation to generation for en-
turies. Brought from England b the
early pioneers, they have kept their
original folk-spirit. New York Mail
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
CHILD DEAD.

I.uciile. the sweet months old
baby OF Prof. and Mrs. w. L. jayne, OF
Pollard. died Wednesday morning OF
pneumonia. The funeral services were
conducted Thursday morning at $3.50
o'clock at the house. Ashland lnde-
ncndent
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
BLAME ON THE WAR.

The tonsorial artists of Louisa have
formed trust and raised the price of
shaves to Is cents, thus bringing the
town right up-to-date. Joe Bolts and
Ben Salyer refused to sign the agree
ment and will fight whiskers at the old
price. The European war is blamed
for the advance. A lot OF close shaves
are going to waste in Europe.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
ARM SHOT OFF.

Emmett Akers, a young man from
Mud creek, Pike-co., was brought to
Riverview hospital this week. Recent
ly he accidentally shot his arm so bad
ly that it was amputated below the ell
bow. 1t has not healed and another
will probably be necessary.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
WILLIAMSON TO HAVE HOSPITAL

Charleston, w. Va, Dec. 13.--A cer-
tifcate of Incorporation has been is-
sued by the secretary of state to the
Williamson Hospital Association, of
Williamson. Mingo-co. 1t will operate
a hospital and training school for nurs-
es. The authorized capital is $4,000,
and the incorporators are Tunis Nune-
maker, W. II. Burgess, G. T. Conley, II.
R. Parker and R. A. Dalton, all of VIII
hanson
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
Petit Jurors.

c. ]. Wilson, Louisa; Reuben Hicks,
South Portsmouth; II. C. Franklin, Red
Bush; Perry Henderson, Poplar Flat;
A. d. Cline Plkeville; T. S. Mcclure.
Gallup; Thos Mccoy Cred TOM Pleas
ant; Walker Flannery. Newfoundland; !;
s. Il. Allen, Middle creek; James Un-
derwood, Resort; Philip Preece. Lou
!sa; Worley Hall, Morehead; Thos. De-
Mara, Russell; o. Dodd Burtonville;
Gabe Judge, Laura; w. G. Bplt, Rush,
r. F. D.; Tom Burton, Flat Gap; Parm
Abrams, Olive Hill Thos. Buskirk. De-
Long; Richard Thompson, Pikeville:
Hiram Price, Triplett; G. G. Nicholas,
Load; Marion White, Fielden; Burl
jackson. NGatlettsburg: Alex Wells
CWash's son,) Odds: Henry Sturgill,
Lackey; Sam See, Walbridge; John
Whit, Lynn j. A. Bow, Laynesville;
Robert Carter, Pikeville; w. p. Nc
Way, Prestonsburg.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
SUNDAY SCHOOL CON-
vENTIoN AT GRAYsoN

w. J. Vaughan, State Sunday school
worker, will go to Grayson to attend
the District Sunday School Conven-
tion TO be held there next Sunday. Mr..
Vaughan is on the program to deliv-
er a lecture
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
WAGE INCREASE GIVEN,

Ashland, KY, December THE Nor
ton Iron company, one of the largest
employers of labor in Ashland to-day
announced a voluntary increase in
wages of 10 per cent. effective Deem
ber 15.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
NJ. E. CHURCH SOUTH.

Rev w. H. Foglesong will continue
his series of sermons on What the
Methodists Believe" Sunday morning
with a Bible treatment of "Justifica-
tion by Faith" Prof. Hunter will play.
All are cordially invited.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
M. E. CHURCH BAZAAR.

The ladies' of the NJ E. Church will
hold their annual Christmas bazaar Fri
day and Saturday, Dec. 18th and 10th
in the building next door to the postof-
fice They will have a nice display of
articles suitable for Christmas pres
entc
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
40. R. r. ON BEAVER.

Work on the 3. & o. railroad line up
Reaver creek in Floyd county has made
good progress this fall The winter
weather will hinder the work very ma,
terIaily. The road VIII be conpVo'se
Osome time next year, a very hne coai
TERRITORY will bo opened by TINS road
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15

Junior Lackey left last Sunday for
California where he has been offered
a lucrative position with a company
from Baltimore, Md. He will be in
Fresno with man with whom he was
associated IN the office in Evansville
or Cypress, Ind. His many Louisa
friends wish him success in his new
location.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
BOX SUPPER AT ZELDA.

There will be box supper at Zelda
school house on Saturday December
16, at 700 o'clock p. m. Proceeds for
benefit Of school. MARIE ROBERTS,
Teacher.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15

Homer Yates and Geo. VIM. Nc
Ciure, who are attending school in Dell
aware, Ohio. are expected home to
spend the holidays. School friends
will accompany them for q few days
stay.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15

For Ohio Valley and Tennessees--
Generally fair weather during the week.
except rains or SHOWS are probable
Wednesday or Thursday. Cold first
half OF week; latter half warmer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
M E brunch eAzAAR.

Ladies Aid OF NJ. e. Church will hold
their christmas bazaar December 18th
<snd lsth at sample room of Brunswick
hotel. VIII ser@e chicken supper frl-
dav. oysters, cream and cake both
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15

j. r. McGin, Olive Hill; ]. E. Mayn-
ard, Inez; f. R. Henderson, Ashland;
f. I. d. Wallace, Jr.. Louisa; George
Dixon, Whitehouse; John NJ. Duncan,
Van Lear; w. w. Williams, Elliotts-
vile; w. T. womack, Grayson; j. d.
Caudill, Pikeville; Sim Layne, Ashland;
Crit Montgomery. Middle creek; II. H.
Stallards, PilSeville; Aaron Stepp Inez;
Gilbert Blanton, Oil Springs.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-15
UNITED STATES COURT.
Grand Jurors.

The following are serving as jurors
in U. S. Court in session in Catletts-
burg:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-31

| went downstairs and, across the tropical
garden surrounding the hotel, | climbed
aboard q trolley car. had an hour and a
half before seeing Miss Leland for the last
time, and in that time l could see my
mare. For, though she'd been barred
from the Northern turf, and though wise
acres would probably condemn her as a
result of the temper she had displayed
to-day | knew that some day Vivandiere
would burn up the Northern tracks. Who
ever Miss Leland hired in my place would
profit by what I'd done by the mare.
saw her some day winning big stake
at Beaumont, and--well, there were tears
in my eyes as | swung from the trolley
fifteen minutes later and made my way
to the group of rickety stables that bor-
dered the track.
"Where's jerry" asked of the young
negro who slept with the horses, but who
was now shooting craps with other exer-
else boys, in the light of lantern that
swung from the open stable door.
"He done went in town, Mist KEENAN,,
sch, answered the boy. "Prob'ly gone to
one of dem pictuah shows, sch, he added.
"Mare all right" asked.
UsScu, SuC y Oil IiSuty oSii. ciioW
yoh--'
But l didn't want him to see my parting
with Vivandiere.
dts all right: never mind" snapped
at him. "You find another lantern
I TOOK the lantern from the hook over
the door and entered the stable. Only
five stalls in it, and passed by the first
four. Platers, that's all; no speed to
amount to anything, and, what was worse,
no heart for the game. didn't mind
leaving them. But my beauty, VIVIAN
diere-I thought l heard rustic up by
her feed-box. I swung the lantern for
ward, and its light showed me crouching
figure at her fore feet. Suspicion, anger,
possessed me. The mare wasn't entered
in tomorrow S races, but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-31

"Come out of there l cried. "Come
out or I'll let bullet into you'll"
A figure crawled by the mares feet, and
its owner whined:
"Foh Gawd, Mist Ke'nan, amt doin'
muffin to Vivandiere. I on'y wanted to
see her and tell her dat
1t was my jock-the little coon I'd
brought from Stephanie, made rider of,
and who'd sold me out that afternoon. l
reached down and gripped his collar. My
hand passed over his cheek and it was wet.
l swung the lantern until it illumined his
face, and | saw that his eyes oozed
tears.
Only his small size prevented me from
thrashing him.
"You tell me what you're doing in this
lace you until you how'll"
$50 on, Mist KEENAN,, whale me, he
said. al deserves it, sch. Jest bust ma
worthless haid open, Mist KEENAN,, sch;
it's a-comin' to me. But don't yoh b'ieve
l was amin to do dis baby hawss no
hahn, seh!"
@Then what are you doing here?'
demanded
"'Pologizin', Mist KEENAN,. 'Pologizin'
fob doin' her dirt when jest plumb had
to, sch! been in there askin' an pleadin'
an Begin, but she won't listen to me,
sch. She won't nuzzle me, nor whinny-
talk a-tall. It's about Dustin ma heart,
Mist KEENAN,, to have dat baby girl think
hit her out OBJ debilment, sch. 1t won't
match much if yoh busts ma haid!'
The boy was telling the truth; he'd
done the mare dirt and was in her stall
trying to square himself, with the child
ishness of his race. Crooked as he'd
shown himself, was sorry for him. But
/ shook him until his ivory teeth ratified
in his head.
"What about apologizing to me? Ex-
planning to me?" l asked. Haven't l
treated you right? Weren't you dirty
little exercise boy until / gave you the leg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-31

staring fascinatedly at reel whereon the
poor shOp-girl was scorning the million
aire. / asked an usher if the pictures were
about over.
"Just started" he told me.
And l wouldn't have dragged Jerry
away from an unfinished film play for
thousand in cold cash. So l pointed
Jerry out to the usher and asked him to
tell my faithful follower to come to the
hotel when the performance was over.
That would be in plenty of time for the
late train. Jerry never had any packing
to do. A change of socks and UNDER
clothes-Jerry would start for Darkest
Africa on these.
ONCE more passed through the gor-
geous grounds of the hotel. A fight
of steps descended, beneath the main
porch, to the bar. l thought drink
would cheer me up, and went down there.
The usual crowd of touts and bookies and
sports was there. nodded coolly to
few I'd met, and went to one end OF the
bar where l might drink alone.
glanced along the polished surface Of
the bar. At the far end stood old Colonel
Buckmaster. He caught my eye; he
seemed to signal me. remembered what
l had forgotten-his almost inaudible
whisper to me in the judges stand. l
nodded carelessly. A moment later he
finished his drink, left the group he'd been
with, and departed from the bar, going
up the stairs that led to the main lobby.
A couple of minutes later l, too, finished
my drink. But the old Colonel's manner
showed furtive desire for secrecy. So
left the bar by the stairs leading to the
garden, and took the elevator a minute
later, at the far end Of the long hotel cor
ridor, to the third floor. II the Colonel
feared to be seen talking with me-and il
seemed he did-Id humor him. There
was no one to see as l knocked upon his
door. saa
To be continued merit tceek