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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1917-04-13

the stage comes in," continued De
Spain quietly, "have the two grays-
Lady and Ben-hitched to my own
light wagon. I'll drive her over to the
gap myself"
'The very thing" exclaimed Meal
breath.
''In some way I've happened, both
times l talked with her, to get in
wrong-understand McAlpin, with
clearing wits, nodded more than once.
mo fault Of mine; it just happened
so. And she may not at first take
kindly to the idea of going with me"
81 see"
But she ought to do it. She will
be tired-it's a long, dusty ride for a
we'll woman, let alone one that has
been ILL.,"
$50 it is, so it isl"
De Spain looked now Shamelessly at
his ready-witted aid. "See that her
pony is lame when she gets here
can't be ridden. But you'll take good
care of him and send him home in
few days-get it?"
McAlpin half closed his eyes. Hell
be so lame it would stagger a cowboy
to back him ten feet-and never be
hurt a mite, neither. Trust mel"
eff she insists on riding something,
or even walking home" continued De
Spain obviously, for he felt instinc-
lively that he should have the task of
his life to induce Nan to accept any
walk with her anyway. Can you sleep
me here tonight, on the hay?"
"Sleep you on a hair mattress, sir.
You've got room right here upstairs :;
didn't you know that?"
With arrangements so begun, De
Spain walked out of doors and looked
refiectively up the Sleepy Cat road.
One further refinement in his appeal
for Mans favor suggested itself. She
would be hungry, possibly faint in the
heat and dust, when she arrived He
returned to McAlpin: "Where can L
get a good cup of coffee when the
stage comes in?"
L.
new chap running it-a half-witted
man from Texas. My wife is cooking
there off and on. She'll fix you I'D a
sandwich and cup of good coffee"
1t was four o'clock, and the sun beat
fiercely on the desert. De Spain walked
down to the inn unmindful of the heat
In summer rig, with his soft-shirt col
lar turned under, his forearms bare
and his thoughts engaged, he made his
way rapidly on, looking neither to the
right nor the left.
AS he approached the weather-beaten
pile it looked no more inviting in sun
shine than it had looked in shadow ::
and, true to its traditions, not a living
being was anywhere to be seen. The
door of the office stood ajar. De Spain
pushing it all the way open, walked in.
No one greeted him as he crossed the
threshold, and the unsightly room was
still bare of furnishings except for the
bar, with it's two broken mirrors.
De Spain pounded on the bar. His
effort to attract attention met with no
response. He walked to the left end
of the bar, lifted the handrail that
inclosed the space behind it. and
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1917-04-13

you kindly, sir, I'm sure. 1t comes
high to live out here, Mr.. de Spain"
"What did you say" asked De Spain
indifferently, ''had been the matter with
Nan MorganY Her name seemed a
whole mouthful to speak, SO fearful
was he of betraying interest.
"Why, I really didn't say. sir. And
don't know. But from what she says,
and the way she coughs. I'm thinking
it was touch of this p-new-mOnia
that's going around so much lately,
SIR
His listener had already made all
arrangements to meet the occasion now
presenting itself. Circumstances
seemed at last to favor him, and he
looked at his watch. The down stage
bringing Nan back would be due in
less than an hour.
"Jim," he said thoughtfully, "you
are doing the right thing in showing
some goodwill toward the Morgans."
"Now, I'm glad you think that, SIR"
"YOu know I Internationally rubbed
their backs the wrong way In dragging
SassOOn OUT
They're jealous of their power, 1
know-very jealous"
'"This seems the chance to show that
have no real animosity myself toward
the outfit"
Since De Spain was not looking at
him, McAlpin cooked two keen and
curious eyes on the sphinxlike birth
mark of the very amiable speakers
face. However, the astute boss. If he
wondered, made no comment. "When
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1917-04-13

barn and looking at the horses. 1t was
only the second time since he had
given him the job that De Spain had
called the barn boss "Jim," and Nc
Alpin answered with the rising assur-
ance of one who realizes he is sim"
right. mot SO much as sore hoof in
either alley, Mr.. De Spain. 1 try to
take care Of them, SIR
"What are we paying you, Jim?'
"Twentyseven week, sir; pretty
heavy work at that"
"We1l try to make it thirty-two after
this week."
McAlpin touched his cap. Thank
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1917-04-13
He Knew.

A supervising principal recently was
testing some children in reading and,
in order to know whether they inter
preted correctly, asked the meaning
Of different words. One word which
promised difficulty was "christened."
When asked. none could tell its mean
ing. In order TO lead up to its mean
ing the supervisor asked: well. what
do they do when a baby's bOrn?"
One urchin, whose home must have
had q recent visit from Mr.. Stork,
popped up and said, "They weigh II"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1917-04-13
Diplomatic Parson.

1.-THE congregation paid up every
cent of my back salary this morning."
announced the village parson.
'How in the world did they happen
to do that?" queried his wife.
ST announced from the pulpit" ex-
planned the good man, that unless /
got it I'd not be able to take the three
months vacation they had planned for
mes"-Exchange
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1917-04-13
CLEARS AWAY PIMPLES
Does Cuticura Ontment-Assisted by
Cuticura Soap-TriaI Free.

On rising and retiring smear the at
fected surfaces gently with Cuticura
Ointment. Wash off in five minutes
with Cuticura Soap and hot water.
When the skin is clear keep it so by
using Cuticura for everyday toilet and
nursery purposes.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1917-04-13
Possibly,

Said he: "Why do women, as rule,
talk more than men do?"
She said: "Oh, 1 suppose it's be-
cause they have the men to talk
about"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1917-04-13
De SPAIN PERSISTS IN HIS EFFORTS TO MAKE FRIENDS
WITH NAN MORGAN-HE FALLS INTO A TRAP LAID
BY THE GANG AND FACES Immediate DEATH

railroad division town In the
infested with stage robbers cat
these belong the Morgan
Morgan fertile valley about ~ miles
where the horses
railroad
Mountain division decides to break
LeFevre Bob Scott
Calabasas their headquarters
foolishly
Gales cousin ignores his
De Spain and his aids
and Sandusky gambling house
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1917-04-13
CRol JPl

No. z, in doctor on the Spot would have
acted wonderfully and you could have savedthat
worry: Be prepared the next time with ready,
reliable remedy. Send for our family medicine
case. 1t contains fourteen bottles of the very
best general remedies that a lifelong study and
practice of medicine can compound. Fourteen
In neat case with directions for use at the in
troductory price of One Dollar. Send today to the
Pacific homeopathic Family Medicine Co. L. Smith Bq. Seattle Wash
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1917-04-13
Fatal Deiay,

BoycOtting the potato would be all
right if the potato had not beaten US
to it.-Birmingham (Ala.) News.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1917-04-13

Steam railroad accidents in Penn
sylvania in 1916 were fatal to 1924
persons.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1917-04-13
mRlRHRHQRHuI

Australians tan ostrich skins.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
OAhV|lLf PLEASED
WITH DEAN KELLER

Danville, Va, Nov. 20.-One of the
notable events of the week In Dan
vile, char minRly combining the So
ciai and patriotic phases. was the at
home F;ivep by Miss Bland School
feid az he. home on Main street al
4:sO o'clock Friday afternoon to meet
Miss Keller, dean of the Westhamp-
ton college at Richmond.
In addition to the social feature, the
occasion afforded those present to
hear luminous and admirably deli~-
cred exposition by Miss Keller of the
war work Of the Young Woman's
Christian association, in this country
and abroad. the needs of service or
the utmost ir1 portance ara the SPLEEN
did opportunity for earnest young wo-
mer to do not only patriotic but great
and varied humane work in conn ection
with the army camp in this country
and abroad, the prison camps and in
and other places OF sore need.
Miss Schooifield received and greet
ed her guests and presented them to
Miss Keller. Fully 200 invitations had
been issued and probably $50 or more
sent acceptance the course Of the af-
sent acceptance. The course of the af-
ternoon refreshm ents were served
and pleasant social half hour
was spent before Miss Kelier's ad-
DR. ess She was introduced by Mrs. w
r Harris In a brief eulogv Of her
work and culture
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
PROFTTE-EHs
LOST WAR FORTUNES

Tokyo, Nov. 2o.--Japan's narikin
are slipping. The Wallingfords of the
Orient who stuck their fingers in the
golden pie of world trade at the be-
ginning of the war are topping from
their specializing thrones. From q
fortune OF &25.000.o00 to a debt OF
500, 100000 Is the most striking ex-
ample of the collapse of a war for.
tune made by Kazo Yamaguchi, an
Osaka specuiator. who cornered ths
cotton market Until recently the
Osaka operator hello the empires cot
ton market in his hand Another
Osaka narikin committed suicide when
his war bubble burst. with the war
boom OF Japan past It's height.
Japan's trade returns for the open
ing ten days OF October were Y5c.-
2iS,ooo, decrease Of 10 per cent over
the previous ten-day period. The I'm
ports to1alled Y2S,61a,a00, decrease
OF one-half of ! per cent over the
previous n-day period. but an In
crease over the same period last year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
JERUSALEM TO FALL.
SAYS PALESTINE EDITOR

THE capture OF Jerusalem by the
British is only a matter of few
weeks said DR. Tttamar Zen Avl, the
palestinian journalist and lecturer.
yesterday afternoon at the Jefferson
hotel
Having been brodght up in Pales-
tine and knowing conditions there az
I do 7 know that the Turkish govern
ment is i'm no position to hold out
much longer against the seige of the
British. Palestine is cut off from the
outside world and Jerusalem is prac-
tiCallY without water.
The fall of Jerusalem in the month
OF Kislev fNovemberl almost $500
years ago into the hands of the Mac
caheans. makes me feel confident that
the Noslem government is doomed ia
fail this month The success of Eng
lard IN getting Jerusalem will be
hailed with tho utmost enthusiasm,
By Jewry all over the earth, and Zion
lists see IN II tho beginning of new
err for the Te~.s"
DR.. Pen Avi will speak tonight in
the Jefferson hotel auditorium. at \
mass meeting at which Herbert IT.
Ezekiel. president OF the Young Mems
Hebrew association will preside. This
meeting Il open to all the people of
Richmond, irrespective of creed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
'DANVlLLE LOSES LABOR

Danvilla. Va, Nov 20.-Danville
already desperately short OF labor is
again the hunting ground OF the
foreign labor hirer today who is ask
ms men. uih.ndered, to go to Rich
mo1d to work in the Richmond loco
motive works. ". f. Maxey who is
securing this la Dor. before taking
any step consulted the commissioner
OF the revenue With regard TO the
legality OF his doing business here
without license and rs he represent
ei himself as getting labor TO fulfI
government contracts he was given
free hand
Police Officer r. T. Bragg seeing
Naxey about his business questioned
him and asked him to appear before
the mayor this morning to make some
EXPLANATION. When the mayor heard
the facts he left the decision in the
hands of the commissioner of the
revenue and upon learning that the
operations of this man had been sane
toned by the commissioner he was
given his liberty. Just how many men
ne has taken away or secured for ser
vice IN Richmond is rot known.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
NOW SELECT STATE
MEDICAL BOARDS
DIR. Reid White, of Lexington, Detailed
to Aid Governor Stuart In Dcsig-
mating Doctors TO Serge.

Having completed the work of Sc
lecting the legal advisory boards to
aid the district exemption boards, the
governor and military authorities of
the state vii not turn their attention
to the securing of the medical ad -
visory bodies provided for in the new
draft plan
In furtherance OF this work the
surgeon general Of the. army has de-
tailed DR.. Reid White. of Lexington,
az medical reserve officer, to report
TO Governor Stuart and assist him IN
organizing the medical boards
These boards viii be formed at
convenient places and it is not as yet
known how many such boards Will
be finally named for Virginia. The
purpose of course is to give absolute
ly efficient medical examination.
The war department is now work
ing out a definite plan having in view
the proper treatmSat OF men found
to be suffering from diseases in their
tncipiency and it is hoped that some
such general plan of the conserya-
ton Of manPower will eventually
mean health tn many who would
otherwise become invalids early in
life.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
COAL GAS PLANNED Az
AUTO MOTIVE POWER

Washington. Nov. so.--Ofy7c.ais here
are greatly Interested In a new plan
for conserving gasoline by substituting
coal gas FOR propeliing automobiles
and other engines requiring gasoline.
The idea originated abroad. where
such conservation Is vital Details OF
tho formula for the substitution have
been sent 10 this country and the
idea promises a speedy development.
Besides the high cost of gasoline
many factors make a substitute de-
siraols
So successful has the substitute
proved in Eng,sn-. for example, that
charging stations may be found about
every Ave miles in some parts OF the
country. In view of this success much
attention Is now being devoted to the
development Of the plan here and
abroad.
About $50 cubic feet Of coal gas ID
required to equal n gallon OF gasolfn ..
For this reason suitable containers
have not been found. The best ar
rangement now consists of gas bas
made of balloon fabric. fastened TO
"A light wooden rack on top OF the car.
From this a supply pipe runs down
the edge OF the windshield on this
csrbureter side OF the engine and dis
charges the gas either directly into
the carburetor or into the intake near
the carburetor. A check valve OBJ
viates the danger of hackfir& and
q cutoff enables the driver TO use
gasoline while carrying gas. or vice
versa. In the same pipe 10 a connsc-
ton for the gas supply main to be
used when the gas bag in filed. The
operation requires about ten minutes.
A difficulty. however. 10 that an en-
CINE propelled by coal gas develops
only 90 per cent OF the power that ID
obtained with gasoline. II Is neces-
sary to drive at high rate OF speed
to get the best results. One remedy,
however. lie the mixing in OF regu-
lated supply OF acetylene gas. which
supplies the necessary kick.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
News of the Old Dominion
PURSUES ASSAILANT
WITH KNIFE IN BACK


Norfolk. Va. Nov. ga knife
blade Embedded up to the hilt be
tween his shoulder blades, John
kegebein. Of the !. Fl. Kegebefn com
pany, dealers in hardware, 26s Brew
er street, Saturday night chased his
assailant around an entire block be-
fore the pain from his wound forced
him to give up the pursuit. The knife
was pulled out Mr.. kegebeins back
by Patrolman Charles Burch.
According to information secured
from Mr.. kegebeln by Officer Burch,
negro entered the store of j. H.
Kegebein company about 1920 o'clock
and started out with a basket which
he had not paid for. Mr.. Kegebein
stopped him. and the negro. anFered
1T tn" interference. produced a knife
and TANNED it into Mr.. Kegebein's
back.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
ENCLISHMEN IN u. S.
SOON TO BE- DRAFTED

Pittsburg, Nov. 2o.-Conscription
OF Englishmen in the United States
soon was forecast in a speech here OF
Brigade General w. A. White, head
OF the British recruiting mission In
this country. He said;
There have been many claims OF
exemptions from the draft by British
subjects here on the grounds that
they are aliens, This is not fair. In
a short time they will have no choice.
Negotiations are going forward and
We will be in a position to come and
fetch them to the colors.
British subjects in the United
States should accept the responsible
tiles with the advantages OF this coun-
try and fght under either the Stars
and Stripes or. the Union Jack"
General White said that In the four
months he has been in this country
$4,000 British and Canadian subjects
hnve volunteered.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
Ball at Biue's' .ArInory.

Under the auspices OF the God
mothers league there viii be held a
grand military ball next Friday evening
Novem Der "a, at Blues armory. Gov
erner Stuart and staff, May General
Adelbert Cronkhite and staf, Lieu
tenant-G overnor and Mrs, EllysoH
Adiutant General and Mrs. Sale and
Colonel 10 Lane Stern will be present
as guests of hoonr and will partici-
pate in the grand march Officers
and soldiers from Camp Lee viii also
be present.
The ball is for the purpose OF send
ing Christmas packages to the Blues
at Admission. Ala. and to buy uni
forms for the new Blue company re-
Gently organized. The hall will be
decorated BY Mrs. h. A Blenner, Mrs
c. w. Massie Is chairman of the com
mittee on arrangements. During the
evening military figure will be
danced by twenty-four Richmond
young ladies. The affair will com
mence at sac
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
Fir COLDS AND GRIPPE
DOCTORS FIND REMEDY

Fhysiciaas and druggists are elated
over the fact that they have at last
feHnd genuine and dependable
remedy for colds. sore throat and Ia
Grippe For years they have depend
q chiefly upon the old style calomeI.
which Is certainly fine. but unfortun-
ately many people would not take IL
because of it's nauseating and danger
Gus qualities
Now that the pharmac eutical chem
lists have perfected rausealess c-4fo~
mel, called "Calotahs'' whose medieI-
nal virtues are vastly improved, the
doctors and druggists are claiming
that 81 lotabs are The ideal remedy 10
abort cold over night and cut short
an attack 81 sore throat or la grill pe
They are also finding It most effective
as The first step in the treatment of
pneumonia,
tlng l-1IIIl- l. tt,fftsrrr 1T fYAyf-
time with a swallow Of water that's
all. No salts. no Nausea nor the
slightest Interference with your eat
ing or your work and pleasure The
Hsxt morning your cQlA has vanished
and your whole system is purified and
refreshed. Calotabs are sold only in
original sealed packages, price thirty
fve cents. Your druggist recom-
meads and guarantees them by re-
funding the price IL YOU are not de-
lighted ADV
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
ESTEILF GARLAND BURNED
BY BOILING WATER

Roanoke. Va. Nov. eo.--Estelle
eldest daughter of Mr., and Mrs Fl
f, Garland. SIS Stewart avenue. s.
Il was very severely burned last Sat :
urday night At her home. From in
for nation gathered II seems she was
sitting nv the side of a small stove In
the kitchen on which there was a tea
Kettle of boiling water. In some way
she Knocked ont one Of the feet of
the stove and the stove torn1ed over
and the boiling water was thrown in
TO her Ian. burning her so badly that
AT one time II was thought hest to
take her to the hospital. but for the
timely arrival OF DR., Mason. who lives
nearby. who did all in his power TO
relieve her. II is stated at this time
that she is doing as nicely under such
circumstances as could be expected
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21

Especial to The Richmond NirglniaL-)
Danviile, "a, Nov. 20.-Atter sev-
eral months illness. Mrs Waverly T..
Cousins died here yesterday. She was
the only daughter of the late Captain
Ralph &. and Saliie Guerraut Heru-
don. born at Withheld July 3. 1865.
Early In life her family moved to
Danville and here she attended school,
graduating with honors from Roanoke
Female college in 1885. In December
i st'-s sire WHY marriott 70 the late
Woverley p. Cousins. Mrs. Cousins
was 4 member OF Mt, Vernon Meth
odist church, an active worker in the
various church organizations. and a
member of the lady board oil lnsr1.
ayers of the Dangille orphanage.
She is survived by her -four chill
dren, Kathleen, Wintred, Mary a',d
Waverley.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
PEANUTS SOAR

Suffolk Va Nov so-The highest
price ever paid for peanuts was doiee
out today to the farmers IN this sec
ton by Suffolk buyers. They brought
ten cents n pound.
Interviews with the leading clean
ers Of this citv revealed that mos,
abr orm"' condition exists In the pea =
nut nlaI set
About thirty years ago price al
nine cents was paid at the wharf in
this city, but they later dropned 10
two and one-hsff cents 1T is pos
siele." stated one cleaner today for
the market under its present condi-
tton TO reach - ev~n hieher limit
next week. not that the trade wants
them at that price brt because clean
ers think each one should go his
neishhor one better and so the mer-
rvnaking continues. the farmer get
ting the benefit of the joke"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
BOY SCOUT FALLS; .
FRACTURES SKULL

I-yrchburg Va. Nov, 20.-Keith
Far7e1. twelveyear-old son OF Mr..
ana Mrs William ParneIl. was dan
gerouFly injured Yesterday afternoon
ey fail &ftom a persimmon tree In
wa ST Inchbu~g- The boy climbed the
tree. when his hand slipped and ne
ten ten feet to the ground, landing
on the back of his head. An X-ray
picture has been taken of the skull
anu 1t was learned the skuIl was frac-
tured at the base. The boy is in a
critical condition.
The lad WIS a member Of the Bov
Scouts. and several Scouts made a
stretcher OF poles and coats and
brought the injured boy TO store.
where doctor was called
The boys father is q postal carrier.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
TIL ANKSGfYING DAY TO BE,
CELEBRATED BY .ANTATORs

Hampton Va. Nov. 2o.-The pro-
Era IA for the Thanksgiving Dav re-
ception. which tie aero squadron men
at Langley field will give on Thurs
day. November 30. has been compiet
ed, The men will have a dinner for
the mem bers OF the squa dron only
At > o'clock. while the reception and
dance. to which about 400 people will
be invited, will begin, at & o'clock in
the afternoon. The entertainment will
take the form IF big cabaret affair
ana the signal corps men are ben6-
ing every EFFORT to make the enter
tainment one Of the best ever gotten
up in this section.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
New Bandmaster at Homo.

Hampton. Va. Nov 20,--Announc-
ment was made saturday OF the ap-
pointment of. Louis Theme as band .
master at the National Soldiers Home
as the successor of the late Professor
John j. Greenwood. Mr.. Theme. who
is fine musician. has been assistant
handmaster for the past several years
and his appointment gives satisfaction
to the officers OF the home. the mem
hers of the band and the friends OF
Mr.. Theme on the lower peninsula,
He assumed his duties yesterday
morning. Mr.. Themes father is the
bandmaster at the home at Togus.
Me.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
Auto Hits Child

Lynchburg. Va Nov. ao.--The lit
ne girl of Mr. and Mrs. F. l.. Sandidge.
1918 Fifth avenue. was struck nv an
automobile owned by T. NJ Terry,
driven by Albert Williams. colored, al
noon today and her con 1tion is re-
ported serious. The rear fender OF
the machine struck the child on the
head ii was stated. knocking her
senseiess TO the street
The little girl was plaing with an
The little girl was playing with an =
she dld not see the approach of the
machine. An X-ray examination was
made OF the chiid's skull. but frac-
ture was not discovered