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| ton going on between Toll and a
rOugh-looking man, seated at a table
and menacingly confronting his visitor.
Eyes, it's me-" he spoke, sand sent
for you. I've been locked up for four
years and just got out. want stake
to start In at my old business and
you're going to furnish it. Cos why?
Because the first thing I did was to
find out if the records of our old bust
ness dealings were where 1 left them
when went to the penitentiary. They
were, they're explicit enough to send
you over the road. I've got them with
me and want one thousand dollars
cash for them, now, here and quick"
LET me look at the papers" spoke
Toll quaveringly.
He ran over the packet Of incriminat-
ing documents, replaced it, his hand
trembling, upon the table, and drew out
a wallet. Then he counted out several
bills and handed them to his compan-
ion, took up the papers, thrust them in
his pocket of his outside coat and
arose to his feet.
you've got me, Parton" he re-
marked grimly, "but don't you ever
cross my path again"
mo danger, I'm scarce for place
where I'm too well known" observed
the criminal briefly.
Toll left the room and started down
the stairs, and the man who had
blackmailed him prepared to leave
also. Lee went slowly down the stairs.
feeling his way, for the light in the
corridor was dim.
Lee had skunk to side passage, but
as Toll got halfway down the STAIRS
he fastened after him.
"Why don't you take the whole STAIR
wayw he growled, crowding past Toll
and pushing him roughly, nearly top
ping him over. AS he did this Lee deft~
ly thrust his hand into the coat side
pocket. His fingers closed over the
packet. He transferred it to his own
pocket. He was out in the street be-
fore Toll had stumbled his way out OF
the old rookery. Then it was that Toll
discovered the loss of his papers. Lee
did not know, nor care, but the next
morning the ex-detective entered the
office of the old money grabber
Very clearly he told who ne was
and his knowledge of the infamous
persecution of Darcy and of Tolls own
connivance with criminals.
ga certain check and confession
and you can have the documents =
coolly announced Lee. "Otherwise l
shall do what you once threatened
against Mr.. Moore-gO to the district
attorney"
When Lee visited the Boyd home he
was told that Miss Elva was absent.
Miss Beulah, her sister, was In the
house. Would she do? Oh, beyond
doubt! In fact, since taking up the
case Lee had met the charming lady
several times and was happy for the
privilege.
There was admiration, approval,
keen appreciation in the expression OF
the face Of Beulah as Lee announced
that he had drawn the talons of the
man who was set on destroying the
happiness of Darcy Moore.
Very soon Mr.. Gerald Toll under,
stood the situation and discontinued
his unwelcome visits to the Boyd domi-
cile. There was double wedding, for
Lee could not forget Beulah, told her
so, and found her in the same delight
| full frame of mind.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07


expected! outside the picket
carefully
a
Mrs Blank said the buecoated St politely you
of
retreating
department has his guarded closely after he
No
which be renewed
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07
Accusation Was False,

"When / hired you last week." said
the boss, who had Summoned the new
employee into the inner office, "did you
tell me the whole truth about your
self"
"Why, yes. What do you mean the
whole TRUTH"
swell, have letter about you.
will take your word If you tell me that
1t is false. The letter is anonymous"
"Wh-wh-what does it say about
me?"
: Don't be scared. 1t doesn't accuse
you of any kind Of crime. 1t merely
says that you are reformed drunk
ard"
"That. sir, is malicious lie, made
out of whole cloth"
: "That's all wanted to hear you say.
Don't worry about 1t"
And as the new employee went forth
in the pride of his virtue, he said to
himself:
"The ideal And I never thought OF
reforming"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07

are advising them to raise vegetables
for canning and to put them up in
much greater quantities than ever be-
fore. BY putting up enough to last
their own families through they will
save food and keep It's price down for
those who are not situated where they
cen make gardens.
Since duty calls women to the gar
den to work, clothes have been design
ed to meet the emergency. Sunbon-
nets, aprons, "overettes" and service
suits" have made their entry to meet
with whole-hearted welcome. These
clothes proclaim that their wearers
have enlisted to do their bit in the
army of producers.
The set shown in the picture is for
her who has only a little garden, not
demanding strenuous work. 1t includes
a sunbonnet, apron and cushion of fig
ured cretonne, Is strong and pretty
and may be washed. 1t will stand prao
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07

Just at the moment when woman
kind was ready and waiting for 1t,
there entered the service suit" 1t is
new garment for the new woman,
and it has been given this name,
duly christened by the patent Office.
1t is the spirit of the times translated
into apparel-a thing that we have
been waiting for without knowing that
we were waiting until it arrived.
Therefore it is welcomed with glad
acclaim, like that which greeted the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07
at the accomplished conquest of the

at the accomplished conquest OF the
air.
The service suit is made of khaki,
and it is good to look at, with conven-
fence and grace and stability to appeal
to the good sense Of the out-of-doors
woman. And just as soon as the out
of-doors woman sees 1t, she is capti-
vated-and all is over except deliver
ing the parcel. For camping, fishing,
golfing, tennis, gardening, beekeeping
and farming, it is destined to become
the conventional suit.
The new garment is cut along lines
that are correct for women, and is no
more masculine than a party frocS is.
1t is made trouser fashion, with the
full trousers plated to a shapely
blouse; it is well tailored and fastens
with bone buttons across the back.
The fastening at the back is covered
by a wide belt. Nothing about it can
rome apart and no corset need be worn
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07

''That is your story"
"Truthfully told"
"And now you wish to help mew
For the sake of oldtime friendship
because a loyal tender heart will
break if the truth come out, If it lies
In your power, yes"
Rolfe Lee clasped the hand of Darcy
Moore with a reassuring pleasure.
sit is five years since gave up de-
tective work for the law" he said
''The old ardor of man-hunting has
given place to man-helping."
''Then help me-
"Tll do it."
1t was strange story that Darcy
Moore had related. 1t had to do with
four years back. He had been EN-.
ployed by Abner Toll as a clerk. He
was young, needless, led into extrava.
gance and dissipation by the son OF
Toll. In a moment of inebriety he had
forged a check against his employer
1t had been done at the artful instiga
ton of young Gerald Toll. Back in
his sober senses, he had gone to ole
Toll and confessed his guilt. The lat
ter had insisted on a written and
signed confession. He had given
Moore time to pay back the money
but when the debt was cancelled with
interest he had chuckled like some
satyr.
"You know too much about some OF
my sons wild freaks to let loose or
the community" he observed. "Tl
hold the documents against you until
Gerald settles down in life, for fear
you might try to retaliate."
Darcy had found new position
had ignored his former reckless com
panions and had fallen in love with g
pretty little miss named Elva Boyd
He had tried to forget the menace
held over him by old Toll. Then 8
strange complication had arisen
Young Gerald Toll had taken a fancy
to Elva. He entered the lists as ar
ardent sutton. One day old Toll SEN
for Darcy.
"See here" he observed in his harsh
domineering way, "my son wants tt
marry Miss Boyd. Step aside, and do
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07
SOME PosTscRIPTS

A double egg beaten, which can be
used to beat the contents of two recep-
tacles at the same time, has been pat
iented by Seattle inventor.
For use in the harbor of Naples, the
italian government has purchased a
fire tug the pumps of which can de-
liver 1,245 tens of water an hour.
I Head harness has been invented for
golfers to enable them to practice
ito overcome the desire to follow the
flights of balls with their eyes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07

perhaps might gant-but
involving
in a high
coun-and
ound old
and himself as the f
medium
recruiting station find himself
for his country than all the
press world
is brand
and need
something
vhat theiran al Hill.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07

under it; in fact, undergarments may
be reduced to a single union suit. The
trousers fasten with small cuff above
the shoetops and defy the most enter
prising mosquito or the most agrees
sive bee. Hail to the service suit! 1t
marks the passing of the last imped-
iment in our way. 1t is no compromise
between a masculine and a feminine
garment, but a new departure-and it
is smart.
Even a little garden is better than
no garden at all and everybody, that is
ANYBODY with a patch of available
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07

high and low, of all sexes and colors.
have lined up before the official state
department photographer for the pic
ture that is later printed on an identi-
tication card admitting them to the
building. Newspaper correspondents
and all other holders of permit passes
also must face the camera. The gov
eminent is taking no chances. Every
one is regarded as a German spy I'M
til proved otherwise.
It is about as easy to get into the
x-orio,,S Government buildings, partic-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07
nininn Al Eresco.

The French people nearly all have
an outdoor place to eat-either din
ing room, breakfast room or small
ySNgion for serving tea. Nothing is
more cheerful than a sunny little
breakfast room furnished gayly, with
lots of plants and all the birds singing
while you eat.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07

coward. just as last year, MIS-. George
Barnett, the beautiful wife of the ma
jor general of the Marine corps, has
been acting as commissary general,
serving the students about the same
rations the Marine corps men live on
during their camp life. The assembly
hall where notable speakers have been
heard every day, was donation from
the widow of Admiral Dewey. 1t is
called Dewey hall. This petticOated
Plattsburg is on a government reser-
x,ot;or of "a ooroS fold haEprv in
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07

sertion with tiny ruffie of val
lace at the center. A plated
jabot of wolfe is trimmed with
double rows of insertion and edged
with lace to match, and the turnover
collar is tucked and finished with lace
and insertion. Grouped pin tucks are
used on both the front and the back of
this blouse.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07
SlnW PROGRESS.

"When Mrs. Dubson married Mr..
Dubson she thought he would be cap
tain of industry some day."
"And where is Dubson now?"
"Still in the ranks, poor fellow.
He's not even a corporal of industry"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07

teaching the
andt the Of foodstufs.
ruggedy
Miss Elizabeth Ecott Poe close
Wash
Miss Blanchard Scott chief
of of the of
novelist aunt She is also the
knitting wgwaggng and bandagng and diet
OVERLOOKING
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07
Advice.

$50 you advise me not to marry for
money"
81 certainly do. 1T is easier to get
along without money than with a wife
who carries the pocketbook."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07

without
Soldiers policemen guards
of
display coveted pasteboard
the did know him. Instead
executive offices
then FASTENED to haveh a card
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07

mucn OF the local terrltOry that used
to have the welcome" sign out. Tour
lists and "tourism," as the French say.
are baked at every point. The public
must needs step gingerly nowadays.
You must show your marriage GER
tificate and your vaccination mark be-
fore you are admitted to most Of the
regulation sightseeing places. John
d. Rockefeller, Jr., and his family
were among the last group of visitors
taken through the treasury before the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07
Strangers Excluded From Government Buildings

been muggedT" is sauaon in
the
BUILDINGS From 30 the officials and clerks
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07
"SoIdierettes" Have No Use for the Stacker

II serving seriously ready battle
will be the matrimonial shelter OF no
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07
Willing to Enroll, but All Want Commissions

said he had 5000 letters from
"A and
Earl Goodwin in the Star
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07
r-irns Wolfe eIouses

A yoile blouse which has as its spe-
cial feature a convertible high collar,
has a very narrow vest of fine val In
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07
Queer. lent II.

If you go out on the street and whis-
tie for your dog, every man within
hearing will turn around.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07
"WeIcome" Signs Scarce Today at Washington

anything
anywhere
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07

Each of them detailed the fact that he
could run an automobile, or had been q
clerk in grocery store, or had voted
for Wilson, or had come from long
line of Indian fighters, or had read
considerable about the history of the
United States. One of the applicants
was twenty-one years old and desired
to be a major general, which is as
high as they come in the army of the
United States. None of the applicants
desire anything lower than the rank
IF Houfopant Won would think that
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07

tical service-in the strawberry patch
for instance.
The small apron has two pointed
pockets that monopolize good share
of it's surface. One side of the cushion
is made Of oilcloth, or leatherette, and
there is small pocket at the top. The
sunbonnet, as pictured, has a chinstrap
of shirred ribbon, but might be fasten-
ed with q strap made of cretonne.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-06-07
A Far
Exchange
By Walter Joseph Delaney

Copyright. 1917. by w. G. chapnanl
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-20
USE OF OTHER SENSES.

Sir Arthur Pearson tells of an in
teresting conversation he had with
his old friend, Lieut.. Gen. Sir Rob
ert Baden-Powell, who, although
he has excellent eyesight, makes a
habit of doing many things as
though he were blind. He blindfolds
himself for regular periods, and che
encourages his Boy Scouts to do the
same thing, recognizing that by tenn
porarily depriving themselves of the
use of sight, they are enabled to cul-
tivate the use of the other senses to
a degree which is impossible so long
as the eye is employed"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-20
sATTAB0Y," THE BATTLE CRY
Familiar Baseball Term So Popular IN
United States Has Found Way
to the Trenches.


There is one purely American cry
which was heard ON the battle6clds
Of Europe before our first troops ar
rived there. It is the baseball yell,
~Attaboy," which is the brief and
sharp way Of saying that's the boy"
This word may become the battle
shout, the rallying cry, the yell Of
The charge when our boys 90 into
action. Certainly il has been FREE
quently used along the western front
from the channel to Switzerland and
also on the Italian front. Carried
abroad by English, French and ltal-
ians who lived in the United States,
but who returned when the war
broke out, this distinctly baseball ex-
preston has often been echoed in the
trenches.
American newspaper correspond
ents visiting the front in Flanders
and In the snow-buried Italian Alps
have time and again been greeted by
this word 1t was like message
from home and was intended to let
the visitors know that some one from
home was there doing his bit. 1t has
been a cry Of recognition and well
come
All baseball fans are familiar with
this word made famous by Hugh
Jennings, and doubtless a majority
of them firmly believe he coined the
expression. Perhaps he did, although
it is stated on fairly good authority
that it came into use the days of
'Popy Arson. But it was Jennings
who fastened it upon the public
mind, and Jennings always will be
associated with popularizing it,.
Brooklyn Standardization.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-20

In a speech at a meeting Of navy
engineers in New York, Simon Lake,
the inventor, pointed out the fact that
but one British vessel of more than
1000 tons was reported sunk by Ger
man submarines last week as an indi-
cation of possible danger to American
shores of the submarine menace. He
cited the transatlantic trips of the
merchant submarine Deutsland and
the activities of the U-53 off the NORTH
Atlantic seaboard as examples of what
is possible with the submarine.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-20

Since Nov /, in England, it has
been mad illegal for any automobile
owner to drive his, car merely for his
private convenience. liza policeman
sees an automobile standing outside a
hotel or theater it is his duty to find
the owner and investigate the use
which he is making Of his car. 1.-THE
car is being used for any purposes
other than those provided in the new
regulations the owner is prosecuted
for wasting gasoline.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-20
GLAD TO TESTIFY


Watoga. w. Va--Mrs. S. W. Caldwell,
Of this town, says: when about IS years
Of age, ! suffered greatly -. Sometimes
would 60 month or two, and had
nibleheadache backache. and bearing
down pains, and would just drag and
had no appetite. Then il would last
/. two weeks, and was so weakening,
and my health was awful.
My mother bought me a bottle Of
Cardui, and ! began to improve after
taking the first bottle, SO kept itup ill I
took three 80 gained, and was well
and strong, and owe il all to Cardui.
am married noy and have 3 children
:. Have never hadto have a doctor for
female trouble. and just resort 10 Cardui
if need tonic. am glad 10 testify 10
what il has done for me, SO as to help
Others"
II you are nervous or weak, have head
aches, backaches, or any Of the other
ailments so common TO women, why not
give Cardui a trial? Recommended by
many physicians. In use over 40 years.
Begin taking Cardui today. II may
b the very medicine you need.
Nc-l3o
(Advertisement.)
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-20
City FAXES


Under Section 3400 Of the
Kentucky Statutes, interest 1t
the rate Of eight per centu8
per annum is now being add
ed to all upaid city taxes.
This interest has been running
since October /, 1917, on tax
|cs for the year 1917, and Il
said taxes arerpaid now very
little interest viii have to. be
paid. On all city taxes for the.
year 1917, which remain I'M
paid on the first day Of De-
cember, 1917, an additional
penalty Of 6 per centum will
be added.
The city officials have no
desire to inflict the payment
|of interest and penalties on
the tax payers, but the law
makes il my duty to collect
the interest and penalty above
mentioned if taxes are not
paid before the dates on which
said interest and penalty, UNI
der the law, are added.
Persons, firms and corpora
lions who have not paid their
city taxes are requested to set
tie same now and thereby es-
cape the payment Of future in
terest and penalty.
This October 9th, 1917. q
Nk1 w. r. WICKS,
Commissioner of Finance City
of Hopinsville, Ky.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-20

Israel Putnam, the fifth in descent
from Gen. Israel Putnam, of Revolu-
tionary fame, has enlisted as a ma
rine private and is rapidly completing
his training and is awaiting orders to
France. Young Putnam says: 81
chose the marines because they see
much active service. My family has
become identified with American his
tory by taking part in all wars since
the Revolution. Ihope to do my full
share in the present war, but am will
ing to give my service as private
and earn promotion as | merit it. F"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-20
How About Other senses7

"The sense Of direction is so strong
iy developed 10 the average man."
stated Prof. Pate, that he can rise
In the middle of the darkest night
that ever was. unerrlngly find his way
clear through the house to burglar
proof safe, work the combination with
out a light. take out bottle Of hair
restorer and drink heartily of its con-
tents by mistake for the cough rem
edy which stands on the little table be-
side his bed."-Kansas City Star.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-20

De Artist (proudly)-Here's a
painting / have just finished. What
do you think of it, old man?
De Critter-It isn't half bad. By
the way, did you draw on your mag
nation for those ostriches in the
background?
De Artist-Ostrichesl Why, you
squint-eyed duffer, those are angels
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-20
Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
= a 8 Q r IA
Natures pIsInfectants.

Never forget the old reliable
bleaches and disinfectants that Mother
Nature and the primitive home
makers of the race have used for
aeons-sunshine, fresh air. and boil
ing water. They are cheap, mex
haustible in supply, and ready at
hand. Resort to them freely. Even
hot water, cooled enough to be bare
ly endurable, will serve to disinfect a
fresh wound If nothing more vigorous
is at hand. Common salt is one Of the
most effective antiseptics.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-20

Bread ratioEs to civilians in belliger-
ent and neutral countries to date are
as follows per head: Bulgaria, l6
ounces; Denmark, 10 ounces; Ger
many, 8 ounces; Austria, 8 ounces;
Sweden, 81 ounce; Holland, 8 ounc-
es; Switzerland, 9 ounces; Italy 8
ounces; England, iamilies, 8 ounces;
England ('es:4arants), "a ounces;
Turkey, ounces. Bread in Germa-
nv is made of -four containing "a per
cent. Of wheat; in Austria the flour is
80 per cent, while So per cent. is
used in France, and the allowance is
10 ounces.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-20

Renewed expressions of sympathy
for Belgium's sufferings and assuran-
ces Of the determination Of the United
States to prosecute the war against
its prosecutors to a successful conclu
sion, were sent to King Albert Friday
by President Wilson in a cablegram
congratulating the King on his birth
day.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-20
Motion Pictures ~EdIted."

After moving picture reel has been
made II must be- "edited" in somewhat
the same method as is a manuscript.
This operation is performed by the edi-
tor making his direction IN debating
machine as the reel Is worked on In
front Of him.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-20

Ninety per cent. Of the people in
this country who are prosperous have
not subscribed to liberty bonds, Red
Cross or Y. M. C. A., and yet they
would be highly insulted if they were
told they were notgood Americans.
Elizabethtown News.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-20

Major Simon Bolivar Buckner has
arrived in the United States from the
PHILIPPINES to take charge of the Sig
nal Corps. He is young SON child
of his old age-of the Confederate
general and former Kentucky Govern
or of the same name.