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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-04-20

ard repelIanr. ueafh conferred no ma
jesty on his clay. The upturned face
was deeply congested and hideous, with
eyes bullying and glazed, with lips swol-
len, purple, and half parted.
Quoin bent an ear to the BOSOM
above the heart. sat up and felt for the
pulse in a swollen red wrist, bent again
to hold his ear close to the gaping lips.
Then he got up and. looking from Mrs.
Ellsworthy to Peter. nodded sober refu-
tation of any lingering doubt.
"Gonel" he said. "Not flicker of
heart or breath-a stroke of npOplexy
or something. I'm no DOCTOR"
"How did it happen?"
"He was coming downstairs" Mrs.
Ellsworthy replied with difficulty.
Quoin interrupted brusquely. "What
was he doing upstairs. please?"
Ellis daughter-talking to her"
"She's up there now? Safe? Un-
molested?"
Locked in the sitting room-safe.
yes"
doesn't know of this as yet-ehw
mo. With the door closed, the room
is soundproof. Besides, there was no
Noise"
go on. How did he come here. and
why did he send his daughter on
ahead?" .....
IF you please" the woman begged,
lone moment. am fearfully shocked"
Take your time" Quoin consented.
And while she turned away and, with
handkerchief pressed to her lips,
struggled to recollect herself. the de-
tective explained to Peter in an under
tone. "Wldow Of one Ellsworthy, in
his day world-known collector of
stolen property mean fence Of
course. Always lived most respecta-
bly-much as you see. Craven prob
ably did lot of business with him first
and last. and afterward with Mrs. Els
worthy. who carried on the business in
smaller way, but quite as successful
ly, as far as keeping out of trouble was
concerned. Feeling better. Mrs. Els
worthy?"
'YeS-thank you. Mr.. Craven called
up about half-past ten to say his daugh-
ter was coming to see me. bringing
with her valuable property have
no idea what-and that was to find
some pretext to detain her until he fol-
lowed. She got here about eleven in
a taxicab with this gentleman. When
she heard Mr.. Craven was coming she
refused to wait, and had to lock her
in the room to keep her. Mr.. Trait
I'm sorry-I put Off with note ostensi-
bly, from her. When Mr.. Craven came
he went directly to the girl. While he
was upstairs two men of my acQuaint-
ance came to the basement door. and
let them in"
"Southpaw Smith and Colonel Cor
DOM"
Eyes. Mr.. Craven had-business re-
latIons with them, l believe. They
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-04-20

Donkey Meat Fine, Moravlans Learn.
According to a newspaper account.
the governor of Moravia. In Austria
Hungary. has given instructions that
the population Of the province should
eat donkey meat as much as possible
in order to save the inadequate supply
Of other meats.
The flesh of the donkey tastes like
that Of the finest game, It Is stated.
and experiments have proved com.
pletely satisfactory. Donkey meat
has few peers as a table delicacy, the
Newspaper article declares.
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AUTHOR Of THE LONE
WOLF" The BRASS
BOWL,"ETC.
COPYRIGHT By LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE

Merrilees pretended, in the goodness
OF her heart. And l was deceived I'M
til-this Mrs. Ellsworthy locked me in,
and so gave me chance to think from
true point Of departure. Then I'M
derstood. l thought it all out-realized
that you had stolen the necklace-that
you were an associate Of criminals
that was the daughter of q common
theft"
Grooming, Craven covered his face
again.
Now" said the girl. ''let me 60.
don't know what action they mean to
take against you, but, as for me. ask
nothing better than to be permitted to
go and forget you"
"You mean you won't appear against
me?" he asked.
"Not If can manage to lose myself
another name, perhaps"
ut won't be necessary" Craven in
terrupted in voice Of chill despair.
He rose. stood staring at her with eyes
deep sunken in sockets that had been
suddenly followed out by despair. I'm
done fort"
A certain simplicity In that declara-
ton convinced and struck fear into q
heart that had been impregnable to all
other appeals.
"What do you mean? Father. what
do you mean?"
"You remember the knave of dia-
monds-the knave Of clubs? There's
one more knave in the seriesHspades
and that spells-death!"
Father"
The knaves are warnings. ! haven't
had spades yet; but I'll get It within
six hours unless produce the necklace
to be sold and shared. And that's now
removed forever beyond my reach!'
"Father!" the girl reiterated witless-
~. She caught the arm of chair to
steady herself, unconsciously sank into
1t. and sat staring and terrified.
"The trouble" said Craven in
broken voice, 1.-The trouble is, I've al
ways wanted to run straight-always.
l guess every crook does, down deep.
And when l saw chance to marry
money shook Smith and Gordon. Only
they wouldn't be shaken. And then l
ran short, and to keep up appearances
until after the marriage made up my
lace-and them" he laughed bitterly,
"virtue! But they were on the same
Job. And then you turned up. Other
wise could have come through with
the loot and saved myself. Now"
He paused an instant, profoundly
speculative. II may have chance yet
for getaway. They don't know where
1 am; though they may suspect. II
only l can get an hours lead out OF
town"
The sound Of sobbing disturbed him.
What lies had conjured up-fear. dis
gust, contemplate truth had exOr-
cised: the rags and tatters of her child
hoods love for him alone remained.
Spent. broken In heart and spirit,
and torn with the horror his
inspired, Lydia sat huddled
in misery, racked with tearing sobs.
Craven moved to her side, touched
her hair with hesitant fingers. swell.
well !" he said huskily. I'VE were fond
Of each other. weren't we, while 1t last
ed, little girl2 And your mother-I
loved her. Well-well-"
He turned and without her knowl- |
edge gained the door; paused for q
single, prolonged backward glance;
shook his head uncertainty; shrugged;
deftly inserted q key in the slit in the |
and let himself softly out
Only the mufled jar Of the closing |
door made her understand that she |
was alone.
CHAPTER XVII.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-04-20
Why Bald So Youno7

Dandruff and dry scalp usually the
cause and Cuticura the remedy. Rub
the Ointment into scalp. Follow with
hot shampoo Of Cuticura Soap. For
free sample address. "Cuticura, Dept.
x, Boston. At druggists and by mail.
Soap Is, Ointment Is and 5O.-Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-04-20
For an Instant Quoin Contemplated
the knave OF Spades, browning
Thoughtfully.

the knave Of Spades, Frownino
Thoughtfully.
forced their way upstairs. declaring
they must see him. When he came
down they were waiting for him in
herein shadow. Smith stepped out
and said something to him In low
tone-I didn't hear. Mr.. Craven shook
his head and made an inaudible reply.
Smith lost his temper at that, and said
aloud, You liel Permit me to present
you with this token Of our esteem
@And that was" Quoin prompted.
This" said the woman, pointing
down to Craven's clenched right hand.
With an exclamation Of surprise
Quoin bent over and. after some diff
Guilty with the stiffening fingers stood
up, exhibiting knave Of spades.
"And then7"
'Nothing. They went away. Smith
and Gordon, by the basement"
There was . quarrel-blows were
struck"
mo. Mr.. Craven said something to
this effect, II that Is your decision.
very well-so be it!' Smith merely
laughed unpleasantly, called Gordon,
and turned down the basement stairs.
Afterward I heard the gate slam -
they left"
~And Craven-"
'sHe stood looking at the card, sway
Ing and mumbung to himself. I won
dered II he had been drinking. Then
I noticed he was holding one hand to
his side, q though his heart was pain
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-04-20
Practical.

"Does he pay his debts?"
mo; l gave him Christmas pres
ent once and he only thanked me-"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-04-20
Alkall Salts.

Alkal salts follow water when the
course u downward and flowing to
lower levels, but as well It rises to the
surface by capillarity, and when the
water evaporates the salts remain
Axed and we see the alkau on the
surface.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-04-20

Bad Colds Pneumonia, and Group
may be prevented by using VacheE-
Balm In time. Everyone should keep
Il In the house.-Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-04-20
In Britain.

zone could hardly call her good
looking" "Oh, no; but she's so rotten
sweet and devilish amicable."
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-04-20

Woman suffrage will increase New
York city's election expenses by 81
100000.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-04-20
4 NEoLEcTED COLD

= WE06EC 3D. CV6O
u often followed by pneumonia. Be-
fore It IL too late take Laxative Quini.
dine Tablets. Gives prompt relief IN
cases of Coughs. Colds. La Grippe and
Headache, Price 25c.-Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-04-20
The City and the Farm.

Fifty years ago two-thirds OF al
Americans lived on farms. Yet every
year life on the farm grows easier
and every year It grows harder In the
city.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-04-20

Money talks concluslvely, but q
casionally 1t gets ratified.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-04-20
Naturally.

"Does the new question department
you started work all right?'
mo; find it won't answer"
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-10-10
GERMANY MUST CONE CLEAN
0NPRESIDENTS Terms BEFORE
PEACE WILL Be CONSIDERED
sy r.,s-A Press,

Washington, Oct. The --latest
Teutonic peace moves are regarded
by officials here as an attempt to bar
ter for peace favorable to Germany
before the American and Allied mill
tary forces can bring retribution on
the Bocbc armies.
lnasmuch as the German proposal
makes no provision for the withdrawal
of the troops of the Central empires
from occupied territory they arr
wholly unacceptable
Prince Max, the German chancellor
did not accept President Wilson's
terms. but merely said that Germany
would arquiesce in the IA points Pres,-
dent Wilson laid down as a prerequis--
ite basis for negotiations.
There can be no peace until Ger
many and Austria make full repara-
tions and give guarantees insuring the
peace OF the future.
Prince Max has asked President vii
son TO confer with tho Allies upon the
question of cessation of hositilitico-
The President may discuss with rep
resentatives OF Great Britain. Franc
and Italy the matter OF a restatement
OF the wnr aims Of the Allies, but will
make no move for peace.
Some authorities believe that ho
may inform the Teutons that ncgofia-
lions can be Instituted II Germany and
Austria viii withdraw their armies
from occupied territory and lay down
their arms There Is no sign thai
Germany Is willing TO accept losers
peace. On the contrary Prince Max
in his Reichstas speech attempted 10
deceive the world by creating the inl-
preston that Germany has had a
change OF heart and IS turning TO dem-
ocratic reforms.
Army men here point out the tact
that military victory for the Ailics IL
practically certain next year. and say
that II would be the greatest tragedy
of all time II the Allies were nov 10
cease hostiiifies and wipe the slate
clean after the sacrifice OF hundreds
of thousands of human lives. Such q
course. they maintain. would leave
Germany intact. bur nos contrite.
The old military CLIQUE In Berlin
would stiil be in the saddle. and might
within the next generation attempt -
again undertake Its gluttonous desire
for world domination by an unpro-
voked attack upon their neigheors
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-10-10
Provides for
Financing

District Chief w. A. Chapson of the
livestock division OF the tinitad States
food administration. has received ,
letter from u. H.. ronnpkins. state
chairman. lnclosing an official publ
cation Of the War Finance Corpora
City explaining the method by which
stockmen needing money for the care
OF their livestock may procure finan-
cIal assistance from the government
The letter Is too long for publication
in this connection. but may be sc.l
by those interested on inquiry at the
Office OF the secretary OF the Cham
her OF Commerce.
To meet the emergency caused by
the extended droutb in large sections
OF the West and Southwest and OF tho
necessity OF helping and conservinr
the stocISman in the breeding and care
of herds and fiocks. the War Finano.,
Corporation has provided means for
the purpose OF making loans. when
imperative to any person. firm. cor
pcration or association engaged In. or
contributing TO the breeding or tbs
production OF livestock.
No loan will he made 10 mature
later than November l5. 1919. but
loans will be made to mature at an
earlier date. Where loan Is made
for one year or longer. the interrst
must be paid semi.annually. and where
the loan Is made to mature In less
time than one year the interest may
be included in the face of the obliga-
ton; the interest to be at the prevail
Ing rate on similar security in the To-
cality where the borrower is engaged
in business. No loan will be made
where the applicant does not show
proper facilities and feed. or where ex-
perience does not indicate that the mp
pIicant is capable Of properly carlng
for the livestock offered ~ security.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-10-10
'ENTERrAINEo THE
NEIoHsoRHooo CLUB

Mrs. Lowther and daughter. Miss
Jessie Lowther. entertained the Neigh
borhood Club at their home Friday
afternoon. The time was spent In So
ciaI conversation and needle work.
After the social time delightful 70
freshments Of tea and wafers,' honey
dew mellon and cantaleoEpes from
Mr. and Mrs. Laws farm near Ordway
were served. Mrs. Laws was anxious
that the club lsdies should taste tho
delicious melons which were appre-
ciated by Al. Those present were
Mrs. Rummsl. Mn, xarde, hrss J. W.
lAnden, Mrs. :. W orahAm. Mn. pr.
Dlxon, Nm Isovther ana Mis0 yeesls
LeWthes
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-10-10
Perfume Going Up
on Account of War
tBy u.ises Press,

ROME. Sept. 25.-(By Mai.D--As n
result of the war. milady's perfume
next year is TO cost more than ever
before.
Be that as It may. bulgaria is the
worlds center for the cultivation OF
roses for perfume purposes. The es-
sencc OF roses from Bulgaria consti-
tuaes the basis Of the great bulk OF all
genuine flower perfumes the world
over. The cultivation Of these roses
is one OF the principal Industries OF
the Bulgarian peasant when he is not
engaged In massacreing his Serbian
neighbors or performing other non-es-
sentiai atrocities.
This year owing to the fact that the
great bulk OF the Bulgarian peasant
population is mobilized In the cause of
Germany the roses have not been
given tho cultivation and attention
they need.
The entire production of essence OF
roses in Bulgaria this year has been
only about 1900 pounds. In ordinary
times II averages 1000 pounds. On
account OF the poor quality Of roses
this year II required about so pounds
OF roees to produce five grams Of es-
sence. II the roses had been properly
attended to this quantity could have
been secured from only 35 pounds OF
roses.
The women Of the Allied countries
are thus to have brought home to them
q realization Of what II means to make
war against Germany and her allies.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-10-10
NEW WINDOW TRIMMER
At FRY q COLLINS

Fry & Collins windows will. more
than ever. attract favorable attention
through their good displays. The firm
has but recently engaged T. NJ. Mitch
ell, n window trimmer, who has won
several prizes for his good work in
both national and local competitions.
Mr.. Mitchell is high-grade man
and In every store where he has been
employed his work has received ia
vorable comment. He has been in
the services Of large stores In San
Diego. Cal, Warrener & Sons OF sa.
Ida and recently with the Denver
Dry Goods Company OF Denver. Fry
& Collins are fortunate. indeed. to
have such capable man in their EN-
ploy.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-10-10
wilson Will
REJECT HUNS
PEACE Offer,
IT ISSTATED
tBy u.ises rres..,

Washington, Oct. president VIII
son will reject the German peace Of
fers. according TO high government
authority. who accurately forccasted
his reply to the previous Austrian
peace note.
golf links this morning. as is his Gus
tom, but locked himself In his study
and devoted himself TO writing. il
is understood that he is drafting re-
ply to Prince Max, the German chan
cellor.
Apparently, the only matter undc-
cided In the mind of the President is
the form OF the answer. and whether
the Allies should be consulted before
dispatching II TO Berlin.
It is a matter of speculation among
people here whether the President will
include In his reply the statement that
peoce can only be obtained by uncon-
ditionai surrender or not.
The country Is demanding uncondi-
tional surrender. judging by the tenor
OF great numbers OF kilograms reach.
ing the President from all sections OF
the United States.
The Swedish minister here delivered
the message OF Prince Max to the
President personally. He took sim
liar note from Austria TO Secretary OF
State Lansing.
The Austrian proposal. coming as 4
does at the same time as the one from
Berlin. is generally regarded here as
having been engineered by Germany.
although internal conditions are prob
ably forcing Austria's hand more than
Germany's. The Inter. 1t Is thought.
realizes Austris's predicament. and Is
endeavorlng to start peace before the
volcano within begins an eruption
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-10-10
School Children to
Take Farm Census

The school children OF nearly 5000
rural schools in the state will take an
accurate and complete census OF the
livestock In Colorado and the acreage
planted to the various farm and horti-
cultural crops. beginning their big
task on Tuesday, October 15. under
the direction OF the State Agricultural
College at Fort Collins.
Blanks will be distributed to every
pupil In the rural schools on which to
record the desired information. Each
child will report the figures on the
blanks showing how many head OF the
various kinds of livestock, and how
many acres Of the different sorts of
crops are owned. or have been cult.
waited by the parents and the neigh
bors in the territory assigned to be
covered" by each canvasser. No
farm in the entire state will be missed.
Farmers last year were little re-
Iuctant to give the young census TAX.
ers full information. believing the re-
ports owuld fall into the hands OF the
tax collector. Knowing now that they
are for the use Of the food xdminis-
fion and the food administration only,
In order that the food resources .of
the state may be accurately known.
the farmeres, It II believed, will Co
operate heartily In the uudertakiuR (
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-10-10
Curious Sentry
Grabs Two Huns
py FREp 5. FERGusoN.


With the Americans on the Vesle,
Aug. 2S --tBy NALL Peter Begenski,
American, of Mt. Carmel, Pa, always
was curious SORT of person. As a
sentry on duty just outside headquar-
ters of his outfit in the war zone, he
was always wanting to know just
what business other people had
around there, if he didn't know them,
or If they didn't appear to be at home.
Peter would stop member of his own
outfit if the latter's action didn't look
good to him.
While Peter was thus looking after
his job as sentry. always curious and
always stopping people he wasn't sure
of, two Germans escaped from prison
camp. This camp was some 100
miles or so from Peter and his sentry
post on the Ararne. The two Heinies
in some way had obtained old French
uniforms. They had gotten a little
food together, and sneaking by the
guards one night. headed for the Ger
man lines. They travelled several
nights. Their food ran out, and they
lived on. wheat and vegetables from
the fields. They kept TO the woods
most of the time, but occasionally al
lied soldiers saw them. On account
of their French uniforms, no one paid
any particular attention to the fugi-
tives.
After four days the Heinies reached
the Marne region. Things were lively
there then. Troops were on the move.
everyone was busy and no one paid
any attention to a pair of unattached
French soldiers. So the Germans be-
came bold. They passed through a
village in broad daylight.
Peter 10 On the Job.
| Peter had just taken up his early
afternoon trick at his post right at the
shining. his shoes clean. and his tunic
buttoned up as smartly as for parade.
Peer looked things over. There was
considerable movement along the
! AOda- w dr,ohSs hCh Ah0 AAoh oSo
were hurrying past. Most Of the
men were Americans, but Peter no
ticed some French here and there.
Then he saw two Frenchmen in
particular. They were walking slowly.
The Grst thing Peter noticed was that
tthey needed shave. Also their uni
forms were soiled. Peters curiosity
began to work. He watched the pair
closely, and became more curious. Just
why should two Frenchmen be as far
back OF the lines as headquarters. and
look as though they had just stepped
out of the line? Peter asked himself,
and couldn't thing of an answer.
The objects OF Peters curiousity by
this time were right in front of the
gate leading to headquarters.
| Peter stepped out into the road.
Peter Asks Questions.
How are your" Peter yentured in
! his very best French.
Very good; and you?' came the re-
sponse.
| iHtH refer Wdnteu u hHoW WneIe
the two were going, and where they
came from. He got an answer, but his
retort was:
"Oh, guess not"
simultaneously his rifle clicked and
he covered the strangers.
Peter marched them away. A brisk
line OF questioning. and the story OF
the two Germans came out.
Peter returned to his post. And
then. with the Americans pride in his
newly mastered" language. Peter told
his pals the real secret of his capture
ut was all up with 'em as soon as
they began to talk to me-" Peter said
They spoke rotten French"