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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-24

about 170.oOoOOo bushels of wheat From July 1 last until March last the amount exported was SO.o0o 900 bushels. With all these facts in mind the secretary said it is hard to deter mine the reason for s2.25 wheat.
 Probably" he said. there is partly an economic Justification, partly there is apprehension that the low prices paid a few years ago will be pald again. As to what extent prices may be controlled. I have no facts to base an OniDion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-24
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at p. m., April
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
Champion Among Eaters
Would Eat Up Germans
When He Gets to Front

Great Lakes, Ill, Sept. 6.-Offi-
GERS at the Great Lakes Naval
Training Station are wondering IL
it wouldn't have been more pa
triotic for Emil Mouen. hospital
apprentice. to have remained on
mis- fathers farm in North Da-
kota. It's because Mouen has the
capacity for storing away ap-
proximately three times as much
Chow" as the average sailor.
Mouen. who Is 20 years old and
stands six feet one inch in his
stocking feet, explained that owing
to the fact that he was the cham
pion eater in his home community
he hesitated before enlisting-fear-
full lest he would be unable to get
enough food.
My fears were ungrounded," he
told newspapermen. Maybe l do
eat an awful lot, but Just wait
until / get a chance to eat up
those Germans. Then decide il
I'm worth it."
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
Waist Department.

II Blouses Of Crepe de Chine.
Georgette Crepe, Chiffon and
Taffeta, in flesh, maize, rose
and chartreuse; slightly soiled
from display. ss.eS each. Were
up to $6.7S.
4 Crepe de Chine Blouses, in
chartreuse and black; long
sleeves and flat collars. sz.os
each. Were up to $500.
10 Sports Blouses, made with
large attractive collar and sport
tics, collars and pockets I'm
ished with eolored designs.
sI.es each. Were S5.75.
Flesh Silk Marquisette
Blouses. made with convertible
collar Of pussy willow silk.
$500 each. Were 5000.
4 Maize Georgette Crepe
Blouses; fronts have large
tucks finished with corded
edge; flat collars. s6.7s each.
Were $S75.
8 Blouses OF Georgctte Crepe
and Crepe de Chine, in maize
and peach; fronts, collars and
sleeves very attractively made.
ISIS each. Were $3.50.
20 Linen. Bstiste and Wolfe
Blouses, slightly soiled from
handling; long sleeves. high OF
low neoks. sz.es each. Were
up to $500.
IS Wolfe, Organdy and
Linen Blouses, slightly soiled:
high and low collars. Ss.os
each. Were to Ss,75.
? Wolfe Blouses, very at
tractivelv trimmed in lace, with
three-quarter length sleeves and
flat collars. $500 each. Were
$3.50.
II Wolfe and Linen Blouses.
slightly soiled from handling.
sI.oS each. Were S2z5 and
S2.So.
Third foor-C =
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
POTATOES GATHERED
BY CAMP FIRE GIRLS

The Camp Fire Girls are backing up
Food Administrator Hoover and other
government officials in their efforts to
conserve the food supply of the ma
ton. In various localities, through
out the country, the girls are being
drafted to aid the farmers gather
crops which would otherwise rot in
the ground for lack of labor to bring
them in.
In Maine the girls have come to the
rescue of the potato crop. Not alone
are they thus rendering the nation a
service, but they are earning money,
a certain percentage of which is being
given to the Red Cross Fund.
In town in New Jersey the girls
gather each morning at the court
house which is a central point, and
the farmers come in automobiles and
take them out to the farms and bring
them back at night. The girls are
paid well for this work.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
TRUCK KILLS man;
DRIVER IS ARRESTED
Victim Dies in Hospital -Four Hours
After Accident.

Knocked down by a motor truck.
William W. Taylor. aged s. ms Fif-
teenth street southeast. died early yes
terday evening, at the Casualty Hospi-
tai, four hours after the accident. The
truck Is owned by the J. Z. Roontz
estate OF Good Hope road. at the east
end Of the Anacostia Bridge.
Physicians at the hospital said last
night that Taylor's death was caused
by internal hemorrhages resulting
from the injuries he received when
struck by the machine.
Andrew NJ Montgomery, who was
driving the truck which Is supposed
to have killed Taylor. was arrested
and is being held at the Eleventh pre-
cinct.
According to Montgomery account
OF the accident Taylor was struck by
a wagon which knocked him In front
OF the machine too late for him to
stop.
Taylor was taken to the hospital in
the automobile of Frank Tew, OF
Eighteenth and Good Hope Road.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
LAY war TO CULPRIT,
SAYS FRENCH ENVOY
Iardieu Scores Germany in La
fayette Celebration Address.
(By the Internat tionaI News Service. ;,

tBy the International News Seryice.) }
New York. Sept. .6-By banking the
base of the statue to his memory at
Union Square with garlands. by sing
ing the "Marseillaise." by appropriate
exercises at the city hall, New York
fittingly celebrated. today. the 16oth
anniversary of the Marquis de Lafay-
cites birthday. Representatives from
six foreign countries. the uniforms of
many of whom made a brilliant spec
tacle In the city hall. assisted the
Americans in the ceremonies.
Andre Tardieu, high commissioner
of the French government. represented
his nation at the ceremony. In addi-
ton. there were present officers and
officials from Canada. Great Britain.
Belgium. Russia. and Italy. The cele-
bration of the battle of the Marne.
whose third anniversary Lafayette
Day marked. was also observed.
There were exercises both morning
and afternooi at Lafayette statue.
upon both OF which occasions wreaths
were strewn about the pedestal.
Following a reception at the Bar
Association. the foreign guests were
driven to the statue In the after
noon. and thence to the city hall.
There they were received by Mayor
Mitchell and a committee OF promi-
nent citizens. A poem to France.
stirring in its sentiment was writ
ten by DR.. John H. Finley and read
at the city hall.
Chief interest centered in the aft
ernoon address of high Commission
er Andre Tardieu. After recount
ing the events of the war he said I:
Let US fasten the culprit to his
own crime and, as he does still
dare to ask what are our war aims,
let US answer as did Lafayette. as
the President has just been doing
again, that we have one aim only
to prevent any possible reiteration
of the crime. and in this way to
lay the foundation of the worlds
peace"
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
HONOR LAFAYETTE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.


holding the celebration in the future
Thomas C. Washington was chair
man OF the committee on speakers
Other chairmen were Henry p. Hol-
den. music: DR.. Marcus Benjamin, re-
ception and entertainment; Daniel s.
Gordon, finance and program.
The program follows: Invocation,
Rev. E. Slater Dunlap, of st. Johns
parish; music, the Marine Band: ad-
dress of welcome. DIR. ]. G. B. Bull
loch; Lafayette March," Miss Marie
Becker. (This march originally dedl-
Gated to and played by u. 8. Marine
Band. in Washington. d. c., in 1924
at Lafayette's reception.) Song, swell
come Lafayette" Miss Marie Becker;
address, Hon. Jacob +. Meeker, of
Missouri; THE Marseillaise," Confed-
crate Chorus Quartet, Mrs. Fannie s.
Heartsill, Miss Lillian Chenoweth. Mr..
F. p. Heatsill and Mr.. John Martyn:
selected reading. Mrs. Elizabeth c.
Fred; music, the Marine Band; ad-
dress. Hon. J. Thomas Heffin, of Ala
bama; THE Call to Arms" words by
Miss Emma Bulloch, music by Miss
Wilmuth Gary; Mr.. Walter Hum
phries. assisted by the Confederate
Chorus. President Wilson has dubbed
this piece THE American Marseil-
laise." Star Spsngled Banner" Ma
rine Band; benediction. Very Rev. @.
c. F. Bratenahl
Arts Club Exercises.
The anniversary OF the birthday of
Lafayette was celebrated with special
exercises at the Arts Club dinner last
night, M. Lefebre de Laboulave, sec
ond secretary OF the French Embassy,
being the chief honor guest, and was
accompanied by N. Victor Horta,
dean Of the Royal School of Fine Arts
of Belgium.
The occasion was further commemo-
rated by the presentation to the Arts
Club Of silver service by Mrs. Eva
r. McBlair, which was used by the
latter's grandfather, John G. Gadsby,
in entertaining Gen. Lafayette in this
country. Miss Mary A. Cryder read
French poem. and patriotic ad-
dresses were made.
Poles Honor Lafayette.
Representative Polish residents of
Washington placed a wreath on the
statute Of Lafayette in Lafayette
Square.
Gen. Lafayette was a friend of
Poland as well as America, and it
was in recognition of his sympa-
thies that the Polish organizations
in America Joined in the tribute paid
to his memory in New York on the
anniversary of his birth.
One of his noblest tributes was de-
livered when he said:
THE determination OF the Poles
to win or die for the liberty OF
Europe is truly inspiring. Because it
must be said, gentlemen, that the
nag Of freedom which put us at the
head of European liberty last July
has passed into the hands Of the
Poles. 1t is today in Warsaw"
Again he declared:
Gentlemen, all of France is Pol
ish, from the veteran OF the great
army (of Napoleon) who speaks
about his Polish brothers with ven
eratiorf to the school children who
send us their scanty savings for the
Polish cause; yes, all France is Pol
ish! The French government, i
would like to think, Is also Polish.
But in the name of God. let II show
in an energetic manner because it is
only with energy that we can ac-
complish anything"
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
Trap Eskimo Slayers
After Two-Year Hunt

Calgary. Alberta, Sept. 6.-The Ca
madam northwest mounted police have
again brilliantly upheld the traditions
OF the force by bringing In from the
wiIds. after a two-year search, the
u,urderers of Father Leroux and
Father Rouvier. A conf ssion was
forthcoming from the men. both Es-
kimos. from the Bloody Falls district.
and they were sentenced to die Octo-
Der Is. The minister OF justice at
Ottawa has received recommended
tions for leniency in the case.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
Infants Department

s Children's Straw Hats Of
Milan and fancy straw braid
styles; trimmed with velvet rib
bon and flowers. S2.OO each.
Were $500 and 500.
2 Children's Serge Tailored
Coats, in navy and red: finished
with smoke pearl buttons. turn
over collar ana cuIs. and belt
Of the same material. $500
each. Were $500.
. Children's White Serge Tai
lored Coats, in navy and red:
finished with smoke pearl but
tons, turnover collar and cuffs.
and belt OF same material. sa.0O
each. Were $500.
Z Children's Beach style
Rompers, rep material. in blue.
pink and white; low neck. short
sleeves. finished with white or
colored bindings. 7Sc each
Were S1.25.
S Chudren's Beach style
Rompers, of white Poplin, high
neck and medium sleeves; fnish-
ed with belt and tucks in waist.
soc each. Were 75c.
Fourth floor, C st.-Nev LocItion-
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
NEW YORK HOTEL ARRIVALS.

New York. Sept. 6.-Baltimore and
Washington people registered at New
York hotels today are:
Raltimore-M. b. Bloch, Aberdeen;
B. w. Cram. w. F. Ludweg, PARK
avenue; C. D. Ebaugh, Churchill; ].
A. King. L. T. Macsill. Breslin; W.
f. Moore, Marlborough; w. E. Moore,
Navarro: G. l.. Phillips, Grand; Miss
g. f. Tucker, N. Weinblatt, Albert;
A. F. Clark, 404 Fourth avenue; W.
F. Coggins. G. NJ. Frazier. C. A. Mil
Ter. s. Trautman, F. NJ. German, 354
Fourth avenue; s. D. Sampson, 4ts
Fourth avenue: w. II. Reed, A. J..
Bernard, 2 West Thirty seventh
street; A. Goldsmith. 40 Fourth ave-
nue.. Gregorian; NJ. Epstein, Broadway
Central Hotel: H. Lowenthal, Hotel
Aberdeen. Washington-Miss L. J..
Bates, Hermitage; A. F. Belts, Herald
Square; Miss j. Bowers, Gregorian I:
T. G. Brady. Grand; T. F. Finnin,
Miss M. Hirsch, Mrs. M. @. Hoitt,
Mrs. c. NJ. Noke, Mrs. H c. shute,
4S2 Fourth avenue; ]. N, Buzzsll, asi
Fourth syspys. y
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07

Sister Julia fears he does not take
. serious view OF life, and 30 It goes
until the poor girls little dream Of
romance is burnt up In the hot fire OF
criticism.
And while she is waiting for the
impossible man to come along who
would meet all OF her sisters re-
quirements. youth goes and old
maidenhood comes and her chance to
live the life she wanted has gone by.
That's the reason that Hands on
ought to be family motto. Especial
ly in love affairs. It's too much
family that is responsible for too
many old maids.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
Coat Department

1 White Pongee Sport Coat,
embroidered in rose and white,
with large collar and tie sash;
size 3S. S1s.75. Was $3.50.
/ Gold Georgette Satin Sports
Coat, with large collar and tie
sash, with tassel on ends; size
3S. S1S.75. Was $3.50.
/ Taupe Satin Sports Coat,
trimmed in white with scarf
collar. tassel on ends, and
belted: size 3s. sls.75. Was
$3.50.
/ white Silk Jersey Sports
Coat. with deep msrabout col
lar and tie sash; size 3s. s1S.75.
Was $500.
4 Black Taffeta Coats, three
quarter length braided and half
lined in messaline; sizes 81. 80
and 3s. sl2.75 each. Were
$3.50.
/ Green and white Plaid Cape
Coat: size 36. $500. Was
$3.50.
l Maize Wool Jersey Sports
Coat, collar and tie sash OF
plaid; size IS. $500. Was
$500.
Third noor-G st
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
Sweater Department

] White and Black Striped
Brushed Wool Sweater. convert
ible collar and belted back: size
40. S1O.75. Was S12.75.
Pink Brushed Wool Sweater.
trimmed with blue convertible
collar and belt; size AZ, {6.7b.
Was fS.75.
l Copenhagen Blue Knit
Sweater, with brushed wool col
lar and sash; size 30. $500.
Was $3.50.
l Heavy Black Ribbed Sweater,
trimmed with white collar ana
cuffs; size sS. 1895. Was $500.
Harvard Knitted sweater.
trimmed in white, with con-
ventible collar and cuffsi sire
40. $500. Was $685..
2 Emerald Green Fiber SILK
Sweaters. V neck and sash
slightly faded: size IS. s4.75
each. Were $500.
Third Floor-G street
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
China Department

1 Neatly Bordered Porcelain
Soup Tureen, $1.25. Was $3.50.
2 Decorated Porcelain Casser-
oles, soc each. Were s1.25.
Decorated Covered Saucer
Tureen. soc. Was s1.25.
2 dozen Decorated Porcelain
Soup Plates, 75c dozen. Were
$3.50.
l Decorated Austrian China
Meat Platter. 35c. Was $1.00.
2 Richly Decorated Hair Re-
ceivers. 25c each. Were soc.
Fifth Floor-F street.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
Muslin Underwear
Department

Z Nainsook Princess Slips. fin
ished with dainty embroidery.
beading and ribbon. s1.45 each.
Were s225 and s2.75.
S Fine Lawn Kimonos, in pink,
blue or lavender Oriental de-
signing: finished with large
white collar and cuffs. and in
belted effect. sI.25 each. Were
$500.
: Envelope ChemiSe Of fine
nainsook, trimmed with fine en-
broidery edginE, beading and
ribbon. 75c each. Were 81 90.
IS Lawn Dressing Sacques.
with collar: trimmed in fine
tucking. 45c each. Were 65c.
Third hoor-F II.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
Cleyeland's Former Law
Partner Adopts Daughter

New York. Sept. 6.-Miss Margaret
H. Lee, . years old. of Germantown,
Pa. became heiress to a considerable
fortune today when she was formally
adopted by Francis Lynde Stetson.
former law PARTNER Of Grover Cleve-
land Shortly before she died. April
Is. Mrs. Stetson asked her husband to
adopt Miss Lee. whom she had long
treated as a daughter.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
Friday Clearance of
Coat and Skirt
Hangers

A lot OF Folding Tape Hang
ers. Combination Coat and skirt
Hangers and Separate Coat and
Skirt Hangers which we have
greatly reduced to close out
quickly.
Folding Tape Hangers, lac
each Were 25c.
Hangers. IOe each. Were ISc.
Combination Skirt and Coat
Hangers. Ice each. Were e5c.
2Oc.
for sc.
Also a miscellaneous, assort-
ment OF Fruit. Flower. Fancy
and Scrap Baskets which we
have grouped for immediate
clearance.
Marked Greatly Below Regular
Prices.
And the following:
i Nickel Frame Tray, f2.5o.
i Small Oak Tray. 75c. Was
- Oil Floor Mop. sI.oo. Was
Nickel Tumbler Holder, s5c.
1 Nickel Soap Dish. Csc. Was
SOC.
6 Harness and Rack Hooks. sc
each. Were CSC
l lot Good Metal Polish. Ioc
each. Were 15c.
/ 7-ft Stepladder. s1o5. Was
SIS.
1 Round Wash Stand. sl.s5.
Was $3.50.
] lot e-lb. Boxes Starch, 45c
each. Were soc.
. Nickel Match Holders, lsc
each. Were CSC. / at 2Sc, was
SOC.
. Brass Match Holders, S5c
each. Were 65c.
Fifth hoor-Eleventh H.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
MANY BALLOTS CAST
IN GAYETY CONTEST
Capt. Vogt Gains Slight Lead in
the Race.

Hundreds of votes that have been
held back dropped in the ballot box
at the Gayety last nisht. sending up
the contestants from 100 to 800 more
votes each.
The friends of the leaders were out
in force and were working hard for
their respective officers.
Capt. Yogt, who is an employe OF
the Government Printing Office, hao
his friends out and succeeded In get
ting a slight lead over the others.
Mai. Luce is still running strong,
his friends also being on the Job IN
his behalf.
Lieut. Dudley Browne received the
most votes last night. getting 500 at
one performance. which places him up
among the leaders.
or Nd
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
Glassware Dept.

3 Floral Pattern Pres cut
S195.
2 Floral Pattern Pres cut
Sugar and Cream Sets, soc set
Were $50.
6 Floral Pattern Pres cut
Handled Bonbon Dishes, 45c
each. Were sc.
2 Floral Pattern Pres cut
Fruit Comports, 7sc each. Were
S1.e5.
7-in. Cut Glass Dish. slightly
imperfect. S1.1h. Was $3.50
25 in. Mahogany finished
Serving Tray. slightly imperfect,
sass. Was $3.50.
Fifth noor-F 81.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
old SORES, ULCERS
AID ECZEMA VANISH
Coed. Old Reliable Peterson's OInt-
ment a FnyOrItc Remedy,

Had 81 ulcers on my leg. Doctors
wanted to cut of leg Peter
sons Ointment cured me."-Wm. J.
Nichols, 80 Wilder St, Rochester,
y Y
Get large box for % cents at any
druggist. says Peterson, ard money
back II II doesn't help YOU at once.
AlVCys keep PeteTson's Ointment in
tire house. Fine for burns, scalds,
bruises, sunburn, and the surest
remedy for skin diseases. pimpIes,
ltching eczema and piles the world
has ever known.
"Peterson's Ointment is the best
FOR bleeding ard itching piles I have
ever found. Maj. Charles E. Whit
nov. Vineyard Havel. Mass.
Pc-crson's Ointment has given
great ratisf7ction for salt rheum."-
Mrs : l.. Weiss. Cuylerville. y. Y.
Ct 1t at ODonnell's Drug Stores.
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
Skirt Department.

4 Khaki Skirts, gathered
back. patch pockets: waist
measures. 25. 96 and % inches.
s2.e5 each. Were $500.
l Gabardine Skirt, gathered
back, inset pockets, embroidered
in daisy pattern: waist measure.
so inches. $1,000. Was $13.15.
/ Blue and White Striped
Gabardine Skirt: gathered back:
inset pockets: waist measure, 80
inches. $3.50. Was $1,000.
8 Oyster Linen Skirts. panel
back and patched pockets, gath
cred, with belt: waist measures,
30, 81 and 80 inches. S5.75 each.
Were sS.75.
Third Floor-G street.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
Corset Department

s pairs Ivy Corsets, Of coutil.
medium bust and medium length
skirt; sizes %, 20, "a. 27, IS and
2s. $3.50 pair. Were $500.
u pairs Ivy Corsets. bone
less" or waist-line style; of
broche or coutil; sizes Ie, 81 and
26. 3Lo0 pair. Were Si.5O and
$500.
Is pairs Corsets OF different
makes and styles; coutil and ba-
tiste; medium and low bust:
sizes 1s, 20. 81. %. 25 and 2s.
soc pair. Were 800 and $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
Friday Special in
Wonen's Lisle
Thread Vests

- Women's Jersey Ribbed
Medium Cotton Vests
high neck. long sleeves. and high
neck, elbow sleeves; size S. soc
each. Were 75c.
Is womenis Jersey Ribbed
Medium Cotton Pants;
knee length: slightly soIled:
size 4. SOC each. Were 75c.
II Women's Jersey Ribbed
Cotton Combinatiohs: light
weight; size 4. soc each. Were
75c.
Main Noor-G AZ
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
GEORGE WASHINGTON
UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL

BEGINNING SD Year September 26th.
Member Of the Association OF
American Law Schools.
Strict staDdards for entrance and
course. a select student body, and
maximum credit from other law
schools.
Instruction by most widely ap-
proved methods by professional
teachers trained in the best mod
ern law schools and by lawyers in
active practice.
Three-year course for LIB; one
year postgraduate for LIN. or
NJ P. L.
Afternoon course available to en-
ployed students 4:5O to $50.
Optional morning classes 7:50-S:40.
Secretary. Masonic Temple. NJ. 454O.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
Mems Shoe Dept.

Two lots of Mems Fine Low
Shoes that are exceptional values
for those who can be fitted. The
remainders of two of our speci-
ally popular lines.
Gun Metal Calfskin Oxfords.
in very good-looking models
and fine quality materials; sizes
Z. III and SA; s, 6lz and 7B;
81, 6, 6h, Z and 9hC; 5 and
CD.
Tan Russia Cslfskin Oxfords.
in sizes and 7IaA; 6h and 7B;
S, SIs, s and SAC.
Reduced to $3.7s pair.
Were up to $500.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
Millinery
Department.


6 White Straw Sailors.
trimmed with band; 4 at
sl.00 each; were $500. 2
at 500 each; were $500.
6 White Satin Sailors.
$3.50 each. Were s5!W.
z White Satin Tams. 500
each. Were $500.
2 White Satin Toques. |
at $500; was $3.50. | at
A.00; was $3.50.
] White Silk Sports Hat.
with green facing. $500.
Was $3.50.
2 Fine White Soft Hats of
Satin and Velvet. 5000
each Were $500.
| White Ribbon Mush-
room Sailor. $500. Was Sc.
| White Feather Toque,
$3.50. Was $500.
Third soos-F a.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
Wooowaro 8 1otbrop
New York--W ashington--Par aris
p. Closes Saturday o1e4
Today Is Remnant Day

You will find especially reductions have been made of
announced for tdys selling 1t will o look carefully
None n approval C. O. D. No local mail phone
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-09-01

| 1000. Wen do that first; and then
Wen go after this fellow Lanterby. |
want 10 get Stanton where | can pinch
HIM. Billy; no, there's nothing personal
ABOUT 1t; but when great corporation
IKE the EScalante Land company gets
uo"h 70 plain anarchy and dynamiting,
us tiine to make somebody sweat for
IL. Let's go and get Shaw"
Together they went across the CORR
dor, and Smith unlocked the door of
the dlsuSed room. The light switch
was on the door-jamb and Starbuck
found and pressed the button. The
single lncandeScent bulb hanging from
the ceiling Sprang alive-and showed
the two men at the door an empty
room and an open window. The bird
had flown.
Starbuck was grinning again when
ne went to look out of the window
me roof of the adjoining building was
only few feet below the sill level.
ana there was convenient fire escape
ladder leading to the ground.
Its Us for that rOadhouse out on
the Topaz trail before the news gets
around 10 Stanton and Lanterby," he
said definitely; and they lost no time
in securing an auto for the dash.
But that, too, proved to be Il fiascO.
When they reached Barton's all-night
place on the hill road, the bar was
still open and card game was run
ming in an upstairs room. Starbuck
dld the necessary S-queStiOning
Of the dogfaced bartender.
"You know me, Pug, and what / can
do to you if / have to. We want Hank
Lanterby. Pitch out and show Us
where"
The barkeeper threw up one hand
as if he were warding off a blow.
You cd have him in holy minute,
for all o me, Billy; you sure could"
he protested. But he's gone"
"On the level?" snapped Starbuck.
That's straight; l wouldn't lie to
you, Billy. Telephone call came from
town little spell ago, and I got Hank
outa bed t answer 1t. He borra'd
Barton's mare an faded inside of a
pair o. minutes"
(Which way?" demanded the ques-
toner.
ct the hills; leastways he amt
headin' FIR town when he breaks from
here"
Starbuck turned to Smith with wry
smile.
"Shaw beat US to it and he scores
on u.s." he said. eve may as well
hike back, phone Williams to keep his
eye on things up at the dam, and go
to bed. There'll be nothing more do
ing tonight