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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-02-15

indeed, cold. She avoided raising her
motor veil and, Immediately the bust
ness was concluded, took her depar-
ture, Mr.. Smith escorting her as far
as the door.
She walked away toward Fleet street
and the respectful attendant, Soames,
toward Charing Cross. He. rejoined
Mrs. Leroux at the door of Bank
Chambers, and the two turned the
corner and entered the waiting car.
Soames was rather nervous. Mrs. Le-
roux quite apathetic.
Shortly after this event Soames
learned that the date of Mrs. Lerouxs
departure to Paris was definitely fixed
He received from her hands a large
envelope.
For Mr.. King" she said in her
dreamy fashion, and he noticed that
she seemed to be in poorer health than
usual Her mouth twitched strangely.
She was nervous wreck.
Then came her departure. attended
by a certain hustle. an appointment
with Mr.. GianapoliS and the delivery
of the parcel into that gentleman's
keeping.
Mrs. Leroux was away for six days
on this occasion. Leroux sent her
three postcards during that time and
readdressed some ten or twelve let
tiers which arrived for her. The AZ
dress in all cases was:
co MISS DENISE RYLAND.
Atelier 4, Rue du Coo dor,
Montmartre.
Paris.
East 1862 was much in demand that
week. and there were numerous meet
ings between SOames and GianapOliS
at the corner Of Victoria street and
numerous whiskies and sodas in the
Red Lion, for Gianapolis persisted in
his patronage of that establishment,
apparently for no other reason than
because it was dangerously near to
Scotland Yard and an occasional house
Of call for members Of the criminal
investigation department.
Thus did Mr.. Soames commence his
career of duplicity at the fiat of Henry
LerOux. and for some twelve months
before the events which so dramati-
cally interfered with the delightful
scheme he drew his double salary and
performed his perfdious work with
great efficiency and contentment Mrs
Leroux paid four other visits to Paris
during that time and always returned
in much better spirits, although pale
and somewhat haggard looking. 1t
fell to the lot Of Soames always to
meet her at Charing Cross. but never
once by look or by word did she prof
fer or invite the slightest exchange Of
confidence. She alphabetically accepted
his aid in conducting this intrigue as
she would have accepted his aid in put
ting on her opera cloak.
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row evening. on, IL is a mere tr1fit:
SO goodby for the present"
Was ever a man of business submit
ted to such an ordeal? After receiving
those instructions Soames had sat for
close upon an hour in his own room.
contemplating the six broken boxes
containing in all some 800 cigars. but
the voice within prevailed. He must
court no chance of losing his situa ton:
therefore be "diScOvered" these six
boxes in a cupboard. much to Henry
I.eroux's surprise.
Then Leroux regularly sent him to
the Charing Cross branch of the Lon
don County and Suburban bank with
open checks. Sometimes he would be
sent to pay in. at other times to with
draw. the amounts involved varying
from ! guinea to ESQ But, as he
told himself on almost every occasion
that he went to LerouX's bank, he was
deliberately throwing money away, de
liberately closing his eyes to the good
fortune which this careless and guilt
BILE man cast in his path. He observed
a scrupulous honesty in all these deal
ings. with the result that the bank
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CHAPTER Viii.
East 1852.


f"1HE curious Soames had read
right through the telephone
ESESSSSSa directory from A to z III
iSsy quest of East 1862, only to
learn that no such number was pub
lished. His ingenuity not being great.
he could think of no means to learn
the address of the mysterious Mr..
King. So keenly had he been impress
ed with the omniscience of that shad
owy being who knew all his past that
he feared to inquire Of the eastern ex
change. His banking account was
growing handsomely. and, above all
things. he dreaded to kill the goose
that laid the golden eggs.
Then came the night which shattered
ALL Having rung up East 1862 and
made an appointment with Gianapolis
in regard to some letters for Mrs. lie
roux, he had been surprised on reach
ing the corner of Victoria street to
find that GianapOlis was not there. He
glanced up at the face of Big Ben.
Yes, for the first time during their
business acquaintance Mr.. Gianapolis
was late!
For close upon twenty minutes
Soames waited. walking slowly up and
down, when at last, coming from the
direction of Westminster. he saw the
familiar spruce figure.
Eagerly he hurried forward to meet
the Greek, but Gianapolis, to the hor-
ror and amazement of Soames. affect
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ed not to know him! He stepped aside
to avoid the stupefied butler and pass
ed But in passing he Kissed these
words at SOames:
Follow to Victoria street postofice!
Pretend to post letters at next box to
me and put them in my hand!'
He was gone!
Soames, dazed at this new state OF
affairs. followed him at discreet dis
lance. Gianapolis ran up the postoftice
steps briskly, and Soames immediate
v afterward assembled also, furtively.
GianapoIis was taking out number of
letters from his pocket.
SoameS walked across to the "Coun-
try" box on the right and affected to
Scrutinize the addresses on the envel-
0pes Of Mrs. Leroux's correspondence.
Gianapolis. on the pretense of post
ing a country letter. reached out and
snatched the correspondence from
Soames' hand. The gaze of his left
eve crookedly sought the face of the
butler.
go homer' whispered Gianapolis.
BE cautious!"
In a pitiable state Of mind Soames
walked away from the postofice. Gian-
apolis had hurried off in the direction of
Victoria station. Something was wrong!
Some part of the machine, of the dim
II OWNED machine whereof he formed
a cog, was out of gear. Since the very
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manager came to regard him as val
liable and trustworthy servant and
said as much to the assistant manager.
expressing his wonder that LerouX-
whose account accustomed the bank
more anxiety and gave it more work
than that of any other two depositors
had at last engaged man who would
keep his business affairs in order.
Aud these were but few Of the
golden apples which Mr.. Soames per-
mitted to slip through his fingers. so
steadfast was he in his belief that
Gianapolis would be as good as his
word and make bis fortune.
At the appointed time Soames hasten
ed to the corner of Victoria street, to
his appointment with Gianapolis. The
latter was prompt, for Soames per-
ceiyed his radiant smile afar off.
The saloon bar Of the Red Lion was
affably proposed by Mr.. Gianapolis as
a suitable spot to discuss the business.
Soames agreed, not without certain
inward qualms. for the proximity OF
the hostelry to New Scotland Yard
was a disquieting circumstance.
However, since Gianapolis affected
to treat their negotiations in the light
Of perfectly legitimate business, he put
mp no protest and presently found hlm-
self seated in a very coy corner OF
the saloon bar, with glass of whisky
and soda on a little table before him.
bubblng in manner which rendered
III Il not
in the eyes of Mr.. SoameS.
You know" said Gianapolis. the
gaze Of his left eve bisecting that OF
his right in most bewildering man
ner. they call this the tees taber-
nacle.'
Indeed" said Soames, without en-.
thusiasm. Il suppose some Of the Scot
land Yard men do drop in now and
then"
Beyond doubt. my dear Soames."
Soames responded to his companions
radiant smile with smile Of his own
by no means so pleasant to look upon.
Soames bad the type Of face which in
repoSe might be the face of an honest
man. but his smile would have led to
in Europe 1t was the smile of Il pick
pocket.
Now" continued GianapoliS. here
y quarters salary in advance"
From pocketbook he took little
brown paper envelope and from the
brown paper envelope counted out four
five pound notes. five golden sovereigns.
one half sovereign and ten shillingS'
worth Of silver Soames' eyes glitter
I'd delightedly.
y little informal receipt?" smiled
annapolis. raising his eyebrows sa
lanirally. Here on this phge of my
notebnok have written. Received
FROM Mr.. King for service rendered
t.,;. being payment in advance of
smuunt due on 3lst October 10.
have attached n stamp to the page, as
you will see continued Gianapolis.
and here is fountain pen. Just sign
across the stamp. adding today $
date
Soames complied with willing alac
rity. anl GianapOlis. having carefully
blo:ted the signature. replaced the
notebook il his pocket and politely
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continued from last week.


''On your salary. my dear noanes-
on your salary? Payment for the frs
quarter shall be made to you tOmOr
row, my dear Soames. Why eyer die
you not express the wish before? Ger
tainly. Certainly"'
"Will it be sent to me?'
"My dear fellow, how absurd you
are, Can you get out tomorrow even
ing about 8 o'clock"
Eyes, easily"
"Then I will meet you at the corner
Of Victoria street. by the hotel, and
hand you your first quarters salary.
Will that be satisfactory"
Perfectly" said Soames. his small
eyes sparkling with avarice. Most
decidedly. Mr.. Gianapolis. Many
thanks.
And. by the way" continued the 9TH
err lit is rather fortunate that you rang
me up this evening, because it has saw
ed me the trouble of ringing you up"
WHAT" Soames' eyes half closed
from the bottom lids upward. There
is something
There is u trifiing service which
require of you-yes. my dear Soames."
is it
I'VE will discuss the matter tOmor-
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SYNOPSIS

Henry Leroux, novelist, is visited by
strange woman, bordering on collapse,
who is murdered in his fiat while he had
gone to summon his friend DR.. Cumberly.
Detective Inspector Dunbar is summon
ed and questions Leroux. DIR. Cumberly
his daughter, Helen, and Mr.. Excl,
friend. Mrs. Leroux is away, supposedly
on a visit.
Dunbar suspects the butler, Soames, who
has suddenly disappeared. Helen recog-
nizes the dead woman as an acquaintance,
Mrs Vernon.
Dunbar visits Mrs. Vernon's solicitor
and learns that Vernon, recently dead.
had quarreled with his wife on account OF
her occasional disappearance.
Caste Max, famous French detective,
arrives disguised and under false name,
to ASST t in the case. On the way he meets
Denise Ryland, friend OF Mrs. LerouX and
whom she was supposed to be visiting.
Denise disabuses Helen on this point.
Soames had secured employment with
Leroux through a Greek NJ. Gianapolis,
acting for a mysterious Mr.. King. He is
subsidized.
Soames had acted as a go-between and
a spy upon Mrs. Leroux, delivering mail
for her when absent to Gianapolis.
Soames, after escaping from Leroux's
fiat, is regularly employed by Mr.. Kins
through Gianapolis as attendant in the
oninm Joint
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-08
THE OckLAWAHA RECLAMATION
FARMS

AS will be seen elsewhere in tOdays
paper Ocala is to have another new
corporation, which bids fair to be-
come an important factor in the bust
ness life of this section.
We refer to the ORlawaha Reclama-
ton Farms, whose incorporators are
Messrs. J. D. Young, H. NJ. Hampton
and Joseph Bell.
The principal business Of this new
company is to engage in the reclama-
ton of lands. dig canals, build bikes,
dams etc to own and operate boats
and ba"ges, to engage in farming,
planting, stock raising and any other
line Of activities.
The principal Offices Of this new
corporation Will be in Ocala and the
officers until the first annual meeting
in July are: Mr.. j. D. Young, presi-
dent; Mr.. H. NJ. Hampton of Ocala,
vice president; Mr.. Joseph Bell of
Ocala, secretary and treasurer
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absorbing and bringing under his do
minion the peaceful countries of the
world
If republics are to survive, if dem
ocracies are still to live and bless the
people. the webs of the great German
spider must be destroyed. and the
spiders must be killed. The Ameri-
can people did not want war. The
American people do not now desire
war, but war has been forced upon us,
and if we will hand down to posterity
the blessings of this government We
must destroy the enemies of repub-
lican institutions, and | feel that
when the descendants of the heroes
of the sixties set sail for the battle
fields of Europe. determined to main
tain the honor and the glory Of our
flag in those distant lands. Davis and
Lincoln, leaning over the balustrade
of heaven will smile approvingly on
the inspiring scene.
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DO YOU KNOW?
Ocala, Fla, June 1, 1917.

Ocala, Fla, June /, 1917
To the Ocala Banner:
There is IA exceedingly fine crop
of watermelons this season, the states
of Florida. Georgia, Alabama and Mis-
souri, all having fine crops. There is,
however. short crop of peaches,
pears, cherries and other small fruits,
usually utilized by the housewife for
preserving purposes. Therefore, the
watermelon rind, which is usually
thrown away as of no use, can be
utilized this season by the housewife
for preserving. The watermelon rind
makes the finest preserves and can
er preserves. In the first place, aft
er the melon is eaten. the rinds cost
nothing. 1t takes less sugar, as the
melon is composed of water and SUI
gar. For these reasons we believe
that it is to the interest of the pub
lie in general, considering the high
cost of fruits of all kinds. to conserve
the nations food supply
Recipe for Watermelon Preserves
Peel melon rind, cover with sugar
and water and boil until soft-try it
with fork. To pne pound OF melon
rind put one pound of sugar. Sim
mer slowly in this syrup for two
hours. lift out the melon and boil the
syrup until thick, then pour it over
the melon. Add juice of one lemon
to each quart of syrup; put in a few
slices of the lemon and allow. it to
simmer with the melon, which gives
a fine flavor In slicing up the mel
on rinds it will do no harm to allow
a little of the red meat of the melon
to remain on the rind; this gives the
preserves a delightful color.
LEONARD, CROSBY & RILEY.
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ACHING TEETH
RELIEVED At HOME
Sloan'S Liniment Robs Toothache
OF Its Terrors. Pain Vanishes
in a Few Minutes

No need to pace the floor all night
with the agony of a throbbing tooth.
Sloan's Liniment will quickly relieve
the pain and give you rest.
A single application and the pain
usually disappears. Sloan's Liniment
gets right to the root of the trouble.
Like warming balm it relieves con-
gestion, and in few minutes toothache
is reduced.
To soothe the throb of a tooth that
pains with neuralgia apply Sloan S
Liniment externally. Aching muscles.
rheumatism, govt, bruises, sprains'
lumbago, chilblains, sprains and stir
neck can also be most effectively treated
with Sloan's Liniment. Cleaner than
mussy plasters or poultices.
Sloan s Liniment at all drug stores in
&c, soc. and s1.0O bottles.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-08
jefferson Davis Memorial Service at
the Presbyterian Church

Sunday afternoon at FIVE o'clock at
the Presbyterian church short me-
mortal service was held in commend
ration of the birthday Of Jefferson
Davis. president of the Confederacy.
A very enjoyable and appropriate
program was rendered, beginning
with the singing of How Firm a
Foundation" by the congregation.
This was followed by a fve-minute
silent memorial in honor of three
of the members of Dickson Chapter
L. D. c., who had died during the
past year-Mrs j. H. Livingston. Mrs.
L. E. Lang and Mrs. w. x. Zewadski.
This silent tribute to these three be-
loved members of the chapter closed
with a short prayer by Rev. J. K.
HerndOn.
Mrs. H. NJ. Hampton sang very
beautifully There is a Beautiful
Land on High" Her solo was follow
ed by the address of the afternoon,
which was made by Rev. J. r. Hern-
don, who made a short and beautiful
talk in which he paid beautiful trib-
ute to the Confederacy and to Jeffer
son Davis.
Miss Music Bullock sang Lead Me
All the Way" very beautifully.
The program was concluded by the
singing of another hymn and the ben
ediction by Mr.. Herndon.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-08
OCALA ARCHITECT FOR GAINES
VILE SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOM

The officials of the First Presbyte-
rian church of Gainesville have let
the contract for a $10,650 Sunday
school addition to their present edi-
fee.
Mr.. George MacKay of this city, OF
the firm of McIver & MacKay, drew
the plans for this addition. and will
be the supervising architect Of the
building.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-08

Put or drops of "Gets-It" on the
corn right away. Pain and inflam-
nation will disappear, the corn will
begin to shrivel from that instant
then it 1oosens and falls right off.
There's no other corn-remover in
the world that acts like ''Gets-It."
No new discovery has been made in
corn-removers since "Gets-It" was
born. Don't forget that fact. Gets
IT. does away forever with the use
of salves that irritate. bandages that
make a bundle of your toe, plasters
that half do the work, knives and
scissors that draw blood. Use Gets
It"--no more digging or cutting.
"Gets-It" is sold everywhere. Csc Is
bottle, or sent on receipt of price by
f. Lawrence & Co., Chicago, Ill.
Sold IN Ocala and recommended al
the worlds best corn remedy by thu
Court Pharmacy; Tydings' Drug Store
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Mr.. and Mrs. 7. S. Trantham and
little daughter. who have been at
Tallahassee during the legislative ses-
sion, have returned home. Mr.. Tran
than served as assistant attorney
general during the session.
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MORE YOUNG MEN JOIN TIE U.
S. ARMY

The recruiting officer for Uncle
Sans army now stationed in Ocala,
Monday signed up and sent the fol
lowing young men to the infantry de-
partment of the army, viz: Mr. Sam
T. Alsobrook and Mr. Lee C. Condrey
of Coleman and Mr.. James P. Potts
of MOrristOn.
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Washington, D. c., June q, 1917

Special to the OcaIa Banner
The invading army OF the sixties
are in the nations capital. Reinforce
ments are hourly arriving, and the
capture of the city is complete. Gray
Is the national color, and flashing uni
forms are everywhere visible. A num-
Der of the Florida delegation not only
got a glimpse of the president, but
received a pleasant greeting and
hand-shake from him.
Tonight a beautiful social function
was held at the Arcade, and, magnifi-
Gently attired, the sponsoriaI stats
are doing some capturing themselves.
F. n.
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Corns Peel Right
OFF With "Gets.IY

2 Drops, and the Corn is a ''Gonerw
When you've got to walk on
the sides of your shoe to get away
from those awful corn-pains, there's
only one common-sense thing to do.
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Washington, D. c., June 4. 1917.

Washington D. c., June 4. 1917.
Special to the Ocala Banner:
With nearly 5000 Confederate Vet
Grams in Washington, with tented
city of many temporary homes at the
entrance to the union station, and
with flags of all nations unfurled to
the soft spring breeze, the great Con-
federate reunion began Monday.
The white tented city today pre-
scented an animated appearance as
train load after train load of the men
in gray landed from different parts
of the south with their bands march
ing before and playing "Dixie" in the
very confines of the national capital.
AS each train steamed into the big
union station and lOosened its burden
of veterans there were hundreds who
stood just outside waiting to give the
men from the south the greatest well
come they could possibly expect from
people at the capital.
/. The members of the Georgia dele
cation in congress and other south
erners are ready to take the best pos
sible care of the visitors from their
home states. There is to be "open
house" at many of the state society
headquarters, especially those from
Florida, Georgia and Mississippi, and
from this time on until taps sounds
the end of the big gathering, the Wis
itors will want for nothing while
here.
The hundreds of "home" people
temporarily living in Washington
have co-operated with the commit
tee and have assured its members
that should more veterans came than
may be properly provided for, there
will be plenty of space in the Wash
fngton homes and with all good cheer
and real welcome
All over Washington, private resi-
dences, stores and public buildings
are very lavishly decorated Some
have simply the Confederate flag,
some have that and the Stars and
Stripes and some even show both
these and the British and French
flags also. Every indication with the
present international situation acute,
points to a mingling of the Stars and
Stripes, the Confederate and the Brit
ish and French flags as indicating the
great union of one people united in
one cause. TT
Sunday the reunion began when
10000 people. veterans. sons of veter-
ans, wives, daughters and relatives
went to Arlington for the memorial
day exercises. While this has always
been big day among southerners in
Washington, this of course eclipsed
all former occasions. The orator OF
the day was Congressman Frank
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-08
GREAT CONFEDERATE REUNION
IN NATIONAL CAPITAL

Five Thousand of the Wearers of the
Gray Assemble in Washington to
Participate in the Festivities
GREAT UNION OF ONE PEOPLE
UNITED IN ONE CAUSE
Southern Delegation in Congress Pre-
pared to Take Best Possible Care
of Visitors From Their Home
States and a Glorious Time
is Assured for All