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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-05-18

Now your chance from $500 to $500 on your
Spring Suit Coat-depending what your wants are.Y
Do put off any longer purchasing your Spring Co
Suit expecting them be cheaper later on for
you that they will Owing the advance in prices of
all materials that 60 into all "Printzes Goats and Suits
will be impossible for advertise "Lower Frices this
].
All $40 Goats and Suits will be sold at $50
All $50 Goats and Suits will be sold at $24 III
All $25 Goats and Suits will be sold at $40 |x
All $40 Goats will be sold at SIC 1
All SIS Goats will be sold at $12 M
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-05-18

10 peT year curing tO0 years 1SAZ-AS1O
does not argue successfully the need Of
. SIS, 900 building to provide for the
future needs Of the high school, espec-
tally a the increase 10 due in great
measure. not to the growth of Cfesco.
but the law passed by the G. A. Of
1914 providing for the payment Of tut.
ton bv the districts Of pupils who have
graduated from country districts and
who wish to attend high school. It
doss not seem plDbable that the num-
ber Of new tuition students will much
more than equal the number of tuition
pupils graduating or dropping out Of
school. Moreover, If rural school con-
solidation prevails, as many expect it
will, this alone will cause q reduction
in the number of possible tuition pupils.
It seems to US that this increase in
students does not warrant the erection
Of . building which so inadequately
provides for their actus! needs
The proposed Third Ward building il
strongly desired by mary of the resi-
dents of that ward and while the ad-
visibility of adding the>expense of q
separate building to accommodate their
primary pupils may be questioned, we
believe that if the people of that ward
who have no public buildings, and but
little sewerage or paving, believe they
are entitled to have that for which
they ask, both for the accommod odation
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-06-21
" atch The Lice

on chicks. These PARASITES zap the
very life , looI out II them. Dust the
hcn at nig't with H. A. Thomas Louise
Killer and your troubles are ended 1t
LlsD kills bugs on cucumber. tomato.
and squash vines We sell il TO yoa
anu Il il does no, make good. we will.
j. II. Orme.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-06-21
men IN CRIT.
7ENDEN COUNTY
VITO Are Subject to Draft. -E1em-
ption to Be Decided on
By Board
There are 1904 Names Below

List of persons who submitted
themselves to registration on the
5th., day OF June. 1917, in CON-
pliance with an Act of Congress,
approved May Is, 1917.
Allen, Alvin Hill
Adams, Pruitt Ellie
Adams, John Haden
Asbridge, Bradley
Adams, Robert Washington
Alexander, Cecil Watson
Agee, Hugh Jeramiah
Andresw. Willis 0sias
Asher, Tom Mckinley
Asher, Lindsey Emons
Asbridge, James Clarence
Asbridge, Arthur Edward
Adams, Robert John
Alvis, John Bennett
Agent, Walter
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-06-21

Brantlev, Tom
Barry, Homer D.
Berry, Will NJ.
Brantley, Msssie Bee
Brantley, Herbert Ross
Brantley, Lonnie Daniel
Brantley, Jeff Z.
Beshears, John Henry
Brown, Herman L.
! Belt, William Arthur
Brown, r. c.
Burke, Will
Boisture, Willis Emanuel
Boone, James Ed garl
Belt, Moiie
Bradford, Burnie
Boisture, Roy Mckinley
Boone, Andrew Durrvtt
Buckalew, Presley Norton
Boswell, Leffie
Felt, Hugh Carlos
Baird, Edwin
Brown, Elb;rt Watson
Bigham, William Fydella
Butler, Frank Glen
Boisture, John Watson
Boone, William Orville
Belt, Irwin Evans
Bagwell, Charles Alvin
Belt, Ora Clemens .
Belt, Frank
Bebout, Elmer
Belt, Dollar Harson
Bea NEAR, Clarence Henry
Belt, Roy
Belt, James Herman
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-06-21

Be nett Charles Holland
B asher. Johnson
Brown, Ellis
Bel, Earnest Z.
Br lsher, Wills c.
Brown. D.rnis
Ban.s'er. Robert
Brown Audrey Evars
Brown. Iart
! Barnes, B, nnett
Barton, James Jefferson
Burgett, John Neil
ser, Jo'7 vi, lam
B.yr Otis Cta-..s
b lenan, g. "
Berry, Clarence
Baker, Charlie Edward
Baker, Freda Ellis
Boston, Ted
Belt, Roy Lee
Brantlev, LEY
Beard, Hughey Marion
Bracy, Gillian
Belt. Clarence
Btacy, thomas Reed
Brewer, Johnnie Nolan
Brewer, Roy
Bateman, Leonardo
Belt, Anthony
Belt, Luke
Barley, Roy Z
Belt, Mark
Belt, Claud
Ball, Sam d.
Belt, Charley H
Brown, Foster T
Belt. Sam W
Bragdon, Freeman Isaac
Beard, Owen
Brown, Earl Coleman
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-06-21

Bir't field. Sheck Carl
r own, Robert Leneth
Brown, Marion Len IN
Bod, Samuel Car, nee
Babb. Leonard Shelby
Bl' b, Roscoe Conkling
b own, Jesse Haryld
Browr, Ross Hlgh
Brown, Hard LOAN
Ba'y, Thomas Gill
C,nyer. John Oils
Cardin, James Frederick
Conyer, Roy
. c ement, Walter Carl
c, fiji -, Mlley Ray
. Cruce, Eugene
CofRe'd, Robert A
Coheld. Ever, Lee
Cloyd, Burr Tom
CorIey, Uric Calvin
{ lark, He man ward
Clark, Thomas {
Cloyd, John Bella
Coker, Judge Guy
Clark, Stewart William
Cross, William Caldwell
! Clifton, James Emmett
Clark, Audra Ragon
Corley, Robt. Bailus
Clemens, Coy
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-06-21

Avis, Abraham
Agent, Willie
Agent, Chas. J.
Bradford. Kirby
Bennett, Trice Cowan
Binkley, Virgil Lee
Barii, Andrew Herschel
Belt, EArle'
Butler, James Herbert
Bel, Greeley Franklin
Brown, Ernest Marvin
Bradford, Charley Clarence
Boston, Maurice Mum
bighsm, NorVal TiIford
Beard, Aubrey David
Baird, Francis Earl
Butler, Ed
Ru'tler, Bennett
Bealmear, F0nie Gather
Beard, Samuel Henry
Brown, Fred
Barnes. Forest l.
Brinam, Charlie Homer
Brasher, Ernest Edward
Brinkley, Richard
Brinkley, Herbert B;nnette
Bozeman, Charles J..
Brasher, Leroy
Butler, AL James
Bleak, Henry Bedford
Brown, Samial Bennett
Brantley, Nathan H.
Brantley, Felix Z
B antley, James R.
Brantl y, Ray
Brightman, Walter
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-06-21

Cloyd, Lonnie Bell
Cruce, Herbert
Cofheld, Edgar
Clement, Henry
Clark. Joseph Warren
1 Conyer, Herman Swope
c ark, Harry BY
Chllders, John Etwell
Order, Ear
Ghlldress, Hubert l.
Conyer. Lem
, Crouch, John
ChlldreSs, Joseph Milton
Order, fireman j
Crisp, Archie
Order, James II
GusL, Gunner NJ
Crider, Cleveland
Collins, Joseph K
'CJnyer, Uric Calvin
Clark, Gillian II
Clark, Charlie Smith
Order, Ben Harrison
Clark, Z. 4
Order, NJ. d
Crayne, Fred J
Order, Allie G
Order, Guy F
Croft, 0tbie b
Cnnnan. Medley Hilton
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-06-21

appearance at the Panama EIpHftt0
proved a similar sensation,
Crcatore and his band cone here a
the seventh day Of the big RsdpatA
Cha utaUQua program.
CrcIiore will direct his band only at
the evening performance. The concert
Of the afternoon will he led by the A.
sistAnt' director
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-06-21

CINCE the days when We followed
y our first circus parade, to the
pulse-stirring strains Of the uni
formed band sitting aloft In their
gilded, palatial wagon drawn by pranc-
Ing horses, we have never quite lost
the magic thrill which always returns
when We hear the rousing strains Of q
coed band.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-06-21

came the rage. Greatness genius lay,
not only in his singular ability to i'm
part to his men the contaeion Of his
vivid emotions, but also In his unusual
mastery Of Instrumentation
From the shrill call Of the crnet to
the thunderous roar Of the kettledrums
every instrument il in perfect harmony.
Some one has rightly styled the result
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-06-21

Creatore il one Of the greatest band
leaders our country has ever known.
When the well known Italian leader
first came to this country he was
veritable sensation. Dramatic, pie
turesque In lis directing, and cyclonic
in his intensity and a revelation Of
musical energy, he was q marvel Of
emotional possibilities. He quickly BE-
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-06-21

a. q Sublime Festival Of Harmony"
Classic and popular music alike bring
thrills Of delight to every hearer. The
program Is sufficiently varied TO please
the diversified tastes Of the great
crowds which turn out TO hear this
celebrated leader. Before the climax
the audience reaches high pitch Of
enthusiasm.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
NO CHAIN LETTERS

The national council of defense and
the American Red Cross have desired
it known that they are not authoriz-
ing any of a number Of endless chain
schemes that have been put out by
enthusiastic and probably well-dis-
posed persons for the benefit of vari-
Gus special war funds. nearly all of
which have something to do with hos
pital service abroad. Some of these
letters have had a foreign origin. and
one at least has stated that thu Amer
lean Red Cross intended to partici-
pate, statement that was in error.
II is possible that by such means
funds might be raised for good pur-
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
ooLEN-zIMMERmAN NuPTIALs

J. w. Dolen. superintendent of con.
struction for the Nacozari Consolidate
ed Copper company and well known
to mining men in this part of the
country, was married Wednesday aft
ernoon at E. Paso to Mrs. Annetta
Zimmerman of that city. whom he had
known for Is years. The ceremony
was performed by a Methodist min
lister OF that city. Mr. Dolen has lived
in this county and Sonora for IL
years.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24

to report for service again in the
United States navy Mr.. Lambert had
been in Tombstone but short time
when he received word to report
again for service. While in the navy
before he had obtained the rank of
petty officer on the battleship Prairie,
and completing his term of enlistment
was put on the reserve list. He ex-
poets now to be put into active serv-
ice again at once.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
HAS RETURNED

Secretary A. b. Richardson of the
Y. NJ. C. A. has returned from New
Mexico, where he went TO assist in
the work of raising the war fund.
New Mexico's quota was $4,000, while
$4,000 was secured. At one dinner
held iE Albuquerque the sum of $4,000
was raised. Mr.. Richardson travelled
all over that state while he was gone,
and states that he is glad to get back
here to take a little. rest.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24

poses, but the method is one that has
been frowned upon by the United
States government through its postal
service and it is preferred that money
be raised through the usual channels
and under the direction of responsible
officers of the several official patriotic
examinations
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24

wishes to thank the people of the
district for their generosity. and espe-
cially the Loretto and Miss Riley
schools. w. NJ. Rigg of Wilcox sent
in SO for this fund as a token of his
admiration for the brave poilu Of
France The local committee. which
is permanent for the duration of the
war, still needs shoes and clothing
for the French soldiers.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
HERE FROM Ell PASO

R. f. Kohler and wife are spending
few days here from their present
home in FL Paso. They were both
former residents of the district. Mr..
Kohler at one time being a shift boss
in the mines here
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
TAGS BRING S43e

1t is reported by Mrs. NJ. E. NJ.
Frantzen. head of the local committee
( for the French wounded fund, that
$439 was raised during the two tag
! DAVIS of this week for that cause. She
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
FROM BENSON

B. Maier. one of the leading mer-
chants of Benson. was in the city yes
terday on short business trip. He
reports that city as being quite lively
at the present time.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
THE PIE SHOP.

Opposite Masonic Temple.)
On Wednesdays (wheatless days.
try our corn bread and Fridays (meat-
less days) oyster patties. At any and
all times. see us for home made cooked
pastries. ADVISE
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
EORDS For SALE

A 1917 second hand touring car.
good condition.
A 1915 roadster. Hood & Bledsoe.
Phone $50. 377
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
Business Locals
MADAM CAGNEY

Reads your destiny. Cali before
making changes or new investments.
In tent across from Central Theatre.
Adv-47
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
CALLED BACK TO SERVICE

]. ]. Lambert OF Tombstone was in
the city Thursday evening for a short
time while on his way to FL Paso
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
MADAM J. REA KEYS
At the ST. Regis Hotel,
Room 10, Lowell. Arizona.

ROOm To, Lowell, ArlZOna.
PHRENOlOGlST & ASTROLOGIST
The greatest living spiritually or
dained medium and crystal reader.
Without asking questions l will read
your entire life. If you debut my abb
lty, call and l will give you positive
evidence in your own life. am not to
be compared with fortune tellers and
such like, impostors who prey upon
the public with their unprincipled
methods. Engagement hours daily
and Sunday, a. m. to 5 p. m.
-Advertisement-2J
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
HAVE RETURNED

c. A. Novis and wife have returned
from a trip to the state fair and the
Roosevelt dam. They report having
had a most desirable time.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
IN FROM VALLEY

William Cook, rancher from tn
vicinity of McNeal, was in the cit
yesterday on short shopping tour.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
FOOT BALL

Junction Cole Stars VS.. Battery a,
18th F. A, Sunday $3.50, Warren
-Adv-27S
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
City Briefs

y + = = 4
= Has anyone visited you? Or
= have you entertained? If SO, call
g the Review after 6 p. m. and tell 4
s. the Society Editor. Phone 80.
= y 4 + y 4 1
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24

It will pay you TO nave us check the
electrical system on your car. Lob
man Wright, Lowell. Adv.-360
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24

Expert paper hanger and painter.
J. Brandt. Phone 456. Box $50. $50
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
ROcKHIlL'S STAGE.

Bisbee-Tombstone, Leaves Bisbee-
Bisbee Auto Co, a. m. 100 p. m. T.
passenger cars. Careful drivers,
Phone, Bisbee s. Adv
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24

Or. Playfair. Osteopath, SO Mason
Hill. Mason car stop. Phone Blue 647
DIV. 231
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
MRS. ENGLE WISHES to announce

Mrs. ENGLE WISHES 10 announce
to her old patrons that she has again
taken over the Letson hotel and will
in future as in past, run it in a first
class and orderly manner. We 81
licit your patronage Adv-373
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
PRIVATE sANITARIUM.

Call Black 573 for terms, etc.
Advertisement-974
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24

Better put that fiue in before it gets
cold. Call Mainland & Williams,
phone 302. Shop rear Orpheum. All
kinds of sheet metal work. -Adv-136
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
r. r. WATCH INSPECTORS

Prompt repairing, careful workman
ship. courteous treatment. Lowell
Jewelry Shop.-Adv. $50
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24

MRS. LAMB Ill
Mrs. Frank Gerald Lamb is serious
" III at her home at 124 Quarry Hill
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24

L. L. Gilman sells the New Edison
the photograph with a soul"
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24

When your tooth aches, see a den-
fist. When your battery is ailing, see
battery experts. Willard Service Sta
ton, lowell. Adv.-360
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
GET 1T

What you pay FOR. Lowell Paint
Shop. Phone 7O1, Box 1894, Lowell.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Adv.-202
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24

When you need plumber call Main
land e Williams, Phone 302. Shop in
rear of Orpheum. -Adv-135
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24

If you need timer call Mainland &
Williams. Phone 302. Shop in rear OF
Orpheum. -Adv.-134
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24
ORIGINAL 5issEE-ToMssToNs
Stage Line.

The original Tombstone stage leaves
daily at a. m. and 1870 p. m. from
Cochise Motor Co., Phone 444. Leaves
punctually on time daily. Night tele-
phone, Green 1858. sig
ADVERTISEMENT
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-11-24

D.. Knights and Ladies of Security will
give social this evening at l. o. o. Z
All members and friends are invited.
-Ady-267
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-18
HOMES
AFFAIRS
TANGLED

The effort to unravel the tam
gled skein of the affairs of Home
Colony continued Thursday in
Superior Judge yesterdays court
with small success.
Books of original entry were in
troduced and compared with cop
les in which changes had been
made from time to time, 1t was
claimed, to bring them up to date.
The charge had been made
Wednesday by Thomas ]. Mullen
and Franz Erkelens, two of the
plaintiffs, that certain records had
been changed between their exam
ination at the home of Lewis Hal
man, one of the defendants, a
week ago, and their production in
court.
The object of the records is to
establish who are actually mem
bers of the organization and who
are outsiders.
At times during Thursdays pro.
|ceedings, witnesses, parties and at
torneys became almost hopelessly
involved in the complications pre-.
|sented.
From all appearances 1t will
take several days to finish the case
George Allen, a former presi.
dent of the Mutual Home associa.
ton, was on the stand Thursday
morning.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-18
HUDSON MARU MANNED BY GERMANS

The belief is growing that the linto carried supplies to the
German raider. When last the 1into manned by
German all Chieans having been sent bac-bu Chill
and British warp have been unable to locate her. Sus
pcion connection with the German raider also
attracted to the bacilisted steamer laquasM which
scheduled to sail today from tenos Aires for New York The
Aaquash flies the American flag but she will be kept under
surveillance long as she is in Argentine waters.
Every endeavor being made today to obtain definite
word the French Admiral Iatoche Trevie and
missing and is believed they may have been sunk captured
In addition to the p vessels accounted for yesterday
definitely established today that the Japanese Hudson
Maru included among the raiders prizes She arrived at
Pernanlbuco i'll charge of German
She in under German with the German flag
her masthead.
Her commander has not yet made known whether he will
intern with his prize and whether he will discharge
passengers take aboard supplies and make dash for the open
sea to do radinp himself.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-18
HIGHEST
TRIBUTE
TO HERO

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. Is.
The body of Admiral George
Dewey will lie in state in the ro-
tunda of the capitol on the same
catafalque which bore the remains
of Americas three martyred pres
idents.
Bestowal of this honor on the
hero of Manila bay was definitely
decided upon today.
The catalfalque, heavily draped
will be placed in the center of
the vast rotunda, directly beneath
the Statue of Liberty and direct
ly over the vacant mausoleum in
the crypt originally designed for
the body of George Washington.
Special war and navy orders
were sent out today for all avail
able army and navy forces to re-
port In Washington by Saturday
morning to act as escort and
guard for the remains of Admiral
Dewey.
Expecting even greater crowds
than attended the public funeral
in the capitol rotunda of Presi-
dent Mckinley, Major and Super
intendent of Police Raymond Pull
man today conferred with mill
tary officials of Fort Myer regard
ing arrangements for handling the
rush.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-18
Ballet Russo Comes
In Big Special Train

works of Schumann and Chopin
and Tschaikowsky and other mas
tiers, about whose orchestral tri-
umphs have been woven the
dances of the Russian stars.
Walslav Nijinsky, known as
the most wonderful male dancer
in the world, heads the company,
and with him in some of the
dances is Lydia Lopokova, a beau
tiful maiden who is as light as
thistle-down.
The ballet russo appears only
once here-at the Tacoma theater
tonight. Two performances were
accorded Seattle, and the Moore
theater was packed from orches-
ira pit to gallery on each occa-
sion.
The visit OF this ompany to Ia
coma is a great event in the his
tory of local theatricals.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-18

"She didn't look like a wait
ress," said Mrs. Lee. II thought
she was stenographer or some
thing like that. l didn't think
for a minute she would want that
room. She looked so refined.
But she said she like it because
1t was off by itself. She looked
at 1t Saturday, and on Sunday she
came again and paid 80 cents to
hold it, and on Monday she moved
in"
On Monday evening the girl re-
fused an invitation to sit down
stairs with Mrs. Lee, saying she
was busy unpacking.
On Tuesday afternoon, the
chambermaid knocked at her
door, but getting no answer, as
sumed she was out. She noticed
that the edges of the transom
we're stuffed with cloth, but
thought it was because the tran
som had been rafting.
Clock Ticks Away.
On Wednesday, just after noon,
she knocked again at the door OF
the room. There was a smell OF
gas. Suddenly realizing the sig
|nificance of the stuffed cracks, she
ran for Mrs. Lee.
And so they found the girl
ledger, with her hands folded, her
poor little affairs set in order,
and the clock ticking away beside
her.
Just what the clock saw in the
little room, while it licked off the
girl dodgers last hours, no one
will ever know.
She had bought food. This is
known, because the supplies were
found on her table. She had
even eaten a little.
She spent some time tearing
up all her envelopes, letters, and
receipted bills into tiny pieces.
These she wrapped in a paper and
bundled into the bottom Of the
washstand.
Packs All Belongings.
She tore some white garment
into strips and carefully stopped
every crack around the door and
the transom.
Then she undressed and put on
her nightgown, and put every
article of clothing, even to her
shoes and stockings, into her
trunk and locked it.
Only the clock knows
whether she cried and trem-
bIed, or whether she went
abbout her work quietly;
whether there were despair
in her face, or terror, or an
ger, or grief, or simply wear
mess and loneliness and dis
cOuragement.
Only the clock saw whether she
knelt beside her bed before she
disconnected the gas hose and lay
down.
1t saw. And it licked ineyor-
ably as she made her last prepare
lions - Tucked NO FASTER
AND NO SLOWER THAN IF SHE
HAD BEEN PREPARING FOR
LIFE INSTEAD OF FOR DEATH.
1t licked grimly as the heavy