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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22
COLLISION AVOIDED
Operator NarrateS Thrilling Story
of Runaway Car.
ACCIDENT IS JUST kVERTED
Reaches Switch Just in Time to
Throw Car Onto Siding-Had Lost
His Key and Broke Lock With
Iron Coupling Pin.

The most exciting thing which has
happened in the twenty-eight years l
nave been in the railroad service oc-
Cured when was working in signal
tower in the BerkShireS ut the foot of
Il five-mile grade This tower con-
trolled the junction of two single
track lines.
One day just as the passenger trains,
due to connect with each other at the
junction controlled by the tower,
"whistled ill.," the operator at the top
of the hill licked off, Runaway car,
with man on top; brake chain broke,
and he can't hold the car"
"What shall do?" l asked myself.
The tower was a small one, and it
controlled only the main lines; there
were no sidings connected with it. !
couldn't head the car down either
main line without causing it to wreck
one of the passenger trains. If l
didn't head it somewhere, the chances
We're the car would run through the
switch and hit one of the passenger
trains.
Ran Ahead of Car.
AS the car came in sight thought
struck me: l headed the runaway
car to the main line that was con-
nected with long siding about three
hundred yards down the track. This
siding was controlled by hand switch.
After setting the route, ran down out
of the tower and down the track to-
ward the long siding, hoping to reach
there ahead of both the approaching
train and the runaway car, when l
could throw the hand switch and run
the car onto the siding in time to avoid
its colliding with the passenger train.
| The car wasn't more than two hun
dred yards away when l started down
the track.
"Run, for Gods sake rum" called
the frenzied brakeman on top when
he saw what | intended to do; and
at the same time he tried to signal
the approaching passenger train, in
hope it would stop clear of the foul
ing point of the hand switch, to avoid
side-swiping the passenger train, in
case | should reach the switch in time.
Engineers View Hid.
Escaping steam hid the engineers
view for a moment, and he did not
see the runaway car coming toward
him until he was nearly at the foul
ing point of the switch l was trying
to reach. When he did, he reversed
his engine, and began backing his
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22
WHY "UNION" PACIFIC.

1t was Lincoln who urged the
construction of an East and West
, railroad. He insisted that the
government help to build it, mot
: only as military neceSsity"-as
General Dodge had said-"but as
means of holding the Pacific
coast to the Union"
From this ideal of a united re-
public came the name: Union
Pacific.
Since the reorganization of this
national railroad in 1897, over
$500, 100000 have been invested
in improvements and the debt Of
$60,OO0,OOO to the government
has been paid in full.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22
Gazjnu at a Hero.

"Why is the crowd gazing with such
admiration, almost awe, on him? Is
he the governor?"
Governor? Tut He's no mere gov
ernor! He's the chap who owns the
bowlegged bull pup that took the prize
at the bench show"-Browning's
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22
PROPORTION OF MALE FOWLS
One Rooster to Fifteen Hens Is About
Right With Larger Breeds, Such
as Plymouth Rock.

Birds of the general-purpose class,
such as the Plymouth Rocks, Wyan-
dottes, Rhode Island Reds, Orpingtons,
ETC., usually require one male to 10
females, depending upon the vigor of
the male. Among birds Of lighter
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22

breeds, such as Leghorns, Anconas,
Campines, Hamburgs, ETC., one male
is sufficient for a flock of 20 females.
About ten days should be allowed
for the fertilization of the flock by
the male. However in small flocks,
such as four or five females, only four
or five days is needed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22
Hatchinu Duck Euus,

In Matching duck eggs in an lncuba-
tor give them more ventilation and
moisture, less cooling and lower tenn
perature the first week than hens
eggs. The heat must never get above
103 degrees.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22
Run for Little Chicks.

Give the little chicks a run outdoors
on the ground every day when he
weather is suitable.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22
Benefits OF Whltewash.

Whltewash your poultry house. II
improves appearances and acts as q
disinfe ,tant.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22

A man should be proud Of his enc
niles If they are Of the right sort.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-01
Women,'s Boots

Wonen,'s Boots
Five hundred pairs of
boots will be sacrificed
at this sale.
This will be glad news.
to women who wish to
buy winter boots, for the
price of all leather goods
has been advancing in
leaps and bounds. The
Read Shoe Shop offers
tempting values.
Button and lace mod
els, this seasons novel
ties, and included with
them:
Patent coltskin, dull
calf and tan Russia in reg
ular cut and high models,
$685. to 81. 85
These were made up to
our special order. Some
are in full lines, others
broken lots of sizes.
For Boys.
Patent coltskin Lace Shoes:
Sizes 9 to 1872, all
widths $3.50
| to 6, $3.15
The values here represented
are obvious, and under the
conditions no exchanges can
be made in the shoe shop.
Second floor,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-01
Ribbed Underwear

j NlOOC0 0ll0Ol WSol
for women.
Sample garments from
a we'll known maker.
Merino Vests and
Pants, Cotton Union
Suits, made to sell at
$1.00 to $1.25 20 cts
Me1ino Vests and
Pants, Merino and
Cotton Union Suits,
made to sell at
$1.25 to $3.50 70 cts.
Union Suits of
heavy and medium
weight Merino, also
Silk and Wool Suits,
made to sell at
~ " +o Dl.AJ
Union Suits of
fine quality Merino,
also all Wool, and
Silk and Wool. $1.59
Union Suits in
medium weight cot
ton.
High neck, long
sleeves, ankle,
Dutch neck, ell
bow sleeves, ankle,
Low neck, no
sleeves, ankle.
Low neck, no
sleeves, knee. 80 cts.
Main floor, north aisle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-01

Regular Sale price
$500 $3.50
Ramekins and Plates
Were Is cts, 6 for $1.0O
Cracker Jars
Were IS cts. for IS cts.
Thin Blown Tumblers
6 for 80 cts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-01
Wall Paper
A collection Of 500 single roll
an exceptional chance.

collection Of 500 single rolls,
y an exceptional chance
All Wall Papers have advanced in price from 10
to 20 per cent since this stock purchased in early
fall
The lot is on sale at
Is, Is, 81 and so cts.
1t will be impossible under present conditions to
offer such qualities again at these prices
Wall Papers in late designs, attractive styles for
living rooms bedrooms and reception halls all pur-
chased this last autumn
At half original prices
so cts, 81 90, $1.50, $500 up to $500.
In lots Of e, 8, 40, "A to 20 rolls in the lot.
Very special
Bathroom Rugs of Colonial woven felt strips.
ri Were S1.75 at SIPS.
: floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-01
Dolls

small collection of Dolls in various sizes that
became slightly disabled mussed and soiled through
the Christmas rush. Much reduced in price.
Doll Outfits, clothing, ETC., most of them at half
price some less.
Were 800 and $3.50 SO cts.
IS $500 S1.OO
Second
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-01
kitchenware

These most needed artl
Enamel Ware,
Carving Sets,
Aluminium Ware,
Trunks and Bags,
Gas Heaters,
Fancy Baskets,
Nickel and Copper Ware.
Aluminium Percolators
size 9 cups, cold water
with valve pump.
1929.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-01
English Porcelain Set
imperfect. by several pieces missing.

Regular Sale price
$3.50 $1,000
English China Plates
Were Is cts. for 10 cts.
Chocolate Pots
Were. rs cts. for As cts,
Etched Tumblers
Were 500 a dozen,
6 for 40 cts.
1893 Basement.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26
DEscENDs In BURNING PLANE
British Airman Receivers From In
Juries Received After 1000
Feet Drop.

London.--After one Of the most
miraculous escapes Of the war, Major
Bannatyne, D. s. o., Is today recover
ing from his injuries in the Green
cester hospital. While flying alone at
d height of more than 1000 feet his en-
CINE caught fire. He headed the ma
chine toward the ground. Soon the
flames reached his feet. He climbed
out of the seat and crawled along
the body Of the plane toward the tail
while the blazing plane plunged to-
ward the earth. The flames reached
him again. He swung himself of the
frame and hung by hts hands under
the machine--now a mass OF flames.
He fell into. a ploWed field and was
picked up suffering from broken arm,
scores of cuts and with all his hair
scorched, to q crisp. Il. y.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26
NOTICE.

There will be Thanksgiving ser
vice at All Saints Episcopal church on
Thursday at 1890 a. M, consisting OF
holy communion and short sermon
This service has been held in our
church for hundreds of years in Eng
land, and in the first prayer book in
this country, long before any gov
ernor or president issued a proclama-
ton for a Thanksgiving service. All
are invited.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Madole guests Sunday: Joseph C.
Daniel, Philadelphia; Mrs. 3. L. B.
Lewis, Glendale, Ohio; Tell Tibbet's
and wife, Memphis; Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bigelow, city; Mrs. A. j. Comp
ton, city; Mrs. E. F. Hoyt, city; Mrs.
Louise Read Kelly, Ashtabula, Ohio;
R. F. Dennis, Tampa; w. H. Lane,
Orlando; W. Cleveland, Tampa.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Bonnie Carrie will not be carrier boy
for The Leader hereafter. The little
Smith boy will take his place and will
have a receipt book and collect Tues
day. Please have your money ready
for him tomorrow. Bonnie resigned to
accept job chasing hogs
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

The Leader is informed by man
who knows whereof he speaks that the
medical department of Uncle Sans
service is open for good, intelligent
men who are willing to work. Ad-
vancement is ahead of them.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

all members of B. Y. P. U. will be
entertained by Mrs. ]. L. Rouse Tues
day evening from z to 10 at the home
of Mrs. ]. w. Alderman on Eagle
street. 1t is earnestly requested that
captains of both groups have all their
members present as number of con-
tests between groups will take place.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

C. C. Jordan and family arrived here
Saturday night for a few days with
Mrs. Jordan's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. T. Roberts. Mr.. Jordan has been
assistant electrician at Camp Wheeler,
at Macon, Ca, for some months. He
willsleave again as soon as he receives
orders where to report.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

The Tarpon Springs chapter, A. R.
c., has arranged for a Thanksgiving
ball at Fernald's hall at 8 o'clock on
Thursday evening, November 20. The
money realized from the sale of tickets
for this occasion will go directly into
the great Red Cross work.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Miss Martha MacNeill left this
morning for San Francisco. She is on
her way to Roumania as a nurse in
the Red Cross work.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Friends Of George Fernald inform
The Leader that George leaves
Gainesville today with the football
team Of the University of Florida for
Lexington, KY, where the Aligators
will play Pennsylvania University on
Thanksgiving day.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

M. P. johnson is a proud fellow
since he killed deer last Saturday
morning near Moon lake. 1t was a
big four-prong buck, and Manuel says
that he leveled his gun and shot just
as the deer started to leap over
fallen tree.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Abe Tarapani says that Uncle Sam
has a large number of Germans in
termed at Fort Mcpherson, and that
they are being fed and clothed as well
as U. S. soldiers and are receiving a
dollar a day for every days work.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap-
fist church met at the home of Mrs.
R. B. Tyre on Eagle street today at
3 p. m, with a number of ladies pres
ent.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

FOR RENT-A beautiful bungalow
on the bayou; this house must be seen
to be appreciated so we withhold de-
scrlption; rent very reasonable; fur
nlshed or unfinished. Ask The
Leader man. 11-3-tf
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

w. D. Driver, well known in Tar
pom Springs, has returned to the city
for the winter. He and family have
been in Atlantic City, II. j., for the.
last few months.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

There will be preaching service on
Thanksgiving morning at 1890 o..
clock. Rev. Milne of the Presbyterian
church will preach and will be assist
ed in the service by the other minis
tiers of the city.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

At the Ferns Sunday: DR.. Belcher
and family, r. G. Hill andswife, City;
john D. Maxwell, Faribout, Mimi;
Miss Grooming, Miss Reckey, Phila-
dsiphia.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Eugene Seyler, of Lady Lake, ar
rived in the city Saturday night and
is spending d few days with his sister,
Mrs. w. w. Barton.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Misses Matte Fernald, Mona Bates,
Marjorie Blocker, Mary Gibson, and
Messrs. 7. B. Gibson H. w. Craig,
Newton Golfer and Rex Dantzler en-
joyed Saturday evening in Tampa,
having dinner at the Hillsboro hotel.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Abe Tarrapani is in the city for a
week or more. He is located at Fort
Mcpherson, near Atlanta, in the SER
vice of Uncle Sam. Abe looks well
and his friends are delighted to see
him again. He is out on ten days
furlough.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Ask your husband if he believes in
patronizing homemade products. Does
he smoke Sponge Exchange cigars?
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Rodgers and daughter
will leave Chicago for Tarpon Springs
on December 5. They will occupy one
of the Meres Cottages.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Our old friend, Abe Tarapani, says
that after Al man marches from 8 to
10 miles day he goes in to supper
not looking for fried chicken and del
icacies, but all he wants is Something
to eat" regardless.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Don't be afraid of helping your
home, industry. Smoke Sponge Ex-
change cigars; made in Tarpon
Springs. There are none better.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

Ten-acre tract, four acres Of It
cleared and under cultivation, with
good four-room house, inside city linn
its, for rent; reasonable. See r. w.
Pinholster. 11-22-1mo
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Mrs. George Kaber entertained at
dinner Saturday Mrs. A. R. Hess, Mrs.
S. G. Lehman, Of Sidney, H., Mrs.
M b. Coachman, Miss Aleitha Coach
man, Mrs. r. M. Brown and Mrs.
Frank Kaber.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Miss Marjorie Blocker, of st. Pet
ersburg, spent the week END here with
Miss Mona Bates.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Mrs. Louise Read Kelly returned to
the city this morning after short
visit in Leesburg.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

The one-year-old son of George N.
Crctikos was christened this afternoon
at 4slo'clock. Many friends were in
vited to the occasion. - =.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Miss Ella Grooming, of Philadelphia,
returned to Tarpon Springs Saturday
night for the winter
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

A lady advertised in The Leader for
lost raincoat and found it at once.
Does it pay to advertise !?
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

The Madole will serve splendid
turkey dinner on Thanksgiving day.
rs cents. 11-12-tf.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Mrs. A. M. Dagger is in Kathleen
for S few days on account of the sick
ness of cousin there.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

The Gulf Fish company shipped a
car of fish Saturday night over the
T. & G. C.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

sfUu can see William Farnurf at the
Royal Thursday evening in Dickens's
great story, IA Tale of Two Cities"
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Mrs. John Blocker, of St. Peters
burg, is in the city on a short visit
with Mrs. w. S. Milne.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Mr.. and Mrs. /. Cadwallader, of
Fos.oria, Chic, arrived in the city
Sunday morning for the winter here
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

A BARGAIN-Ten acre tract, bay
front, nicely fenced, with bungalow.
See Sponge Exchange Bank.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

s LoST-Diamond Cross, between Red
Cross rooms and postofice, Wednes-
day afternoon. Return to Leader of
fee and receive reward. 14-23-H
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

WANTED - Travelling manager.
$3.50 per week and expenses. Geo. G.
Cloves & Co. Apply Leader office.
11-22-6t
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Mrs. L. L. Lucas left today for a
two weeks visit with her parents at
st. Cloud.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

What's on at the Royal tonight ?
Ethel Barrymore.-Nuf sed.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

The Sponge Exchange bank is put
ting new signs on its large windows.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Mrs. Ada Fernald is expected home
the latter part of this week.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

uel Dixon is up again and back on
the job at The Leader.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Don't miss seeing Ethel Barrymore
and Pearl White at the Royal tonight.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

The Madole hotel management
wishes to announce that the price Of
meals hereafter will be Is cents. 2-tf
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

The grocery stores will be closet
after 10 o'clock Thanksgiving day.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

J. A. Mcintosh made flying trip to
Clearwater Saturday night.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

Prepare to be at the Royal Thurs
day night to see "a Tale of Two
Cities"
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

See "The Lifted Veil" tonight at the
Royal.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26

FOR RENT CHEAP-Four houses
in good condition; water free. Apply
J. S. Boyett, Boyer street. 1I-5-tf.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26
New Auto Line
Iarpon- Tampa

ss, --------s 81 y
A seven passenger Cadillac car with
a careful and experienced driver, whe
is also owner, will run between Tarpop
Springs and Tampa on the following
schedule, subject to change without
notice:
Effective November 26, 1917.
Leaving
Tarpon Springs Drug Store, $50
a. M; returning lilo p. m.
Wall Springs, 9:45 a. M; returning
4:05 p. m.
Sutherland College, $50 a. M; re-
turning a p. m.
oldsmar, 1910 a. M; returning $40
p. m. ~
Tampa, 1850 a. M; returning 8
p. m.
Stop will be made at Crystal Beach
on orders.
Car will be for general hire outside
of schedule hours.
Fares:
! Tarpon Springs to Tampa, $1.5O;
round trip $3.50.
Wall Springs to Tampa, $1.2O; round
trip $500
Crystal Beach to Tampa, s1.10;
round trip S1.S5.
Sutherland to Tampa, s1.Oo; round
"trip $1.75.
oldsmar to Tampa, so cents; round
trip ,85 cents.
Orders must be in at Tarpon Springs
drug store, the leaving place, by $40
a. m. Phone AZ. M
! No trip will be made Thanksgiving
day.
| GLEN H. CRANE,
/ Tarpon Springs.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-26
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See WILSON'S new ad today.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-27

his names McKee-why, Sammy,
what's the matter?" she almost
shrieked as her companion, with the
eXultation of man possessed of a
great inspiration, bent over the old
album on the grass and curled his lean
fingers around the face Of the photo.
graph. Around and about the face he
twisted his hands till the silk hat could
not be seen and the mustaches were
hidden by finger laid across the up
per lip, and there. with the trimmings
and trappings Of dress and hair cut
out, new face, 1t seemed. gazed from
the picture.
What in the world? Sammy you
frighten mel"
'Listen," commanded Sammy De-
vore. Tell me all you know about
this man quick! Where does he live %
'Appleton-I think. / think it's
Appleton--father saw him over there
last week when he went to town. I
remember--he was partly intoxicated; |;
father met him in the lobby Of the
Adams House and had hard time to
get away from him. Oh, Sammy. he's
n bad man-Tm sure he is! Sam
my! aren't you coming back7" shA
cried.
But Sammy was half way up to the
willows, running like madman,-
From the Peoples Home Journal.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-27
This Thing. Opportunity.

She rambled on with the Hardness
biography while Sammy turned the
heavy, cardboard leaves.
Now how did that ever get in
here" said the girl, as they opened to
large head and shoulders photo
graph of q black -mustached man In
evening dress. I'VE won't look at him
Turn the page, Sammy. l hate the
sight of him. He beat father out of q
lot Of money once, and just know he's
crooked. altho dad is so kind hearted
he still lets him come over here some
times. Sammy, I can't bear him. Turn
over the page"
But Sammy Devore did not turn the
page. Instead he grasped the heavy
book firmly with both hands and lifted
1t onto his knees, and stared at the
picture. The girls eyes sought his and
then instinctively followed them to the
face before them.
"Lps" he whispered tensely to him
self What the deuce-lips!"
Alice noted the strangely compressed
lips OF the mustached face.
'Lips," cried Sammy. Tight ones,
Alice. who is this man? What's his
name7 Tell me all You know about
him, quick!"
The girl shrank back startled, as
Sammy Devore stared wildly at the
dingy photograph.
why, he's an old partner Of fathers