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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
CHAPTER XVII.

To the right Of the hallway, as one
entered, stood a conventional ma
hogany hat and coat rack, framing a
mirror. On this Peter noticed the rain
coat Craven had worn. His hat lay
on the floor near the foot of the stair
way. Immediately opposite the mirror
an arch admitted to the drawing room,
a room in darkness tempered by the
glow from the hallway.
Just within the arch lay the body of
Thaddeus Craven, supine, limp, with
arms outstretched. Kneeling beside the
body Quoin looked up at Mrs. Ellswor-
thy and demanded in an irritable voice,
Light, please!"
The woman moved away into the
gloom. A switch clicked sharply; the
room was rendered brilliant by half a
dozen sconces.
In this Illumination the body of era
ven wore an aspect even more terrible
and repellant. Death conferred no ma
jesty on his clay. The upturned face
was deeply congested and hideous, with
es SS 'DulSlHS anu SldZeu, Will 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 4 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.
Gomez he said. "Not a flicker of
heart or breath-a stroke of apoplexy
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, Fsease|
"His daughter-talking to her"
"She's up there now? Safe? IN
molestedr
Locked in the sitting room-safe,
yes"
Doesn't know of this as yet-ehw
"No. With the door closed, the room
Is soundproof. Besides, there was no
noise"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
AUTHOR THE LONE
WOLF, THE BRASS
BOWL, "ETC.
copYRIeHT By LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE

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"
at won't be necessary" Craven In
terrupted in voice of chill despair.
He rose, stood staring at her with eyes
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 series-spades
and that spells-death!
"Father!"
Its an old story-too long to detail.
The knaves are warnings. / haven't
| had spades yet; but I'll get 1t within
| six hours unless produce the necklace
| to be sold and shared. And that's now
removed forever beyond my reachl'
Father !" the girl reiterated witless-
| ly. She caught the arm of q chair to
steady herself, unconsciously sank into
it, and sat staring and terrified.
"The trouble" said Craven in a
broken voice, 'the trouble is, I've al
ways wanted to run straight-always.
l guess every crook does, down deep.
And when I saw a chance to marry
money shook Smith and Gordon. Only
| they wouldn't be shaken. And then
ran short, and to keep up appearances
until after the marriage made up my
mind to turn one last trick-the neck
lace-and them" he laughed bitterly,
'virtuel 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. 81 may have chance yet
for a getaway. They don't know where
I am; though they may suspect. If
only 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,
humbled and torn with the horror his
confession inspired, Lydia sat huddled
in misery, racked with tearing sobs.
Craven moved to her side, touched
her hair with hesitant fingers. "Well,
well !" he said huskily. ''We were fond
of each other, weren't we, while it last
ed, little girl? And your mother
loved her. Well-well--"
He turned and without her knowl-
edge gained the door; paused for a
single, prolonged backward glance
shook his head uncertainty; shrugged
deftly inserted key in the slit in the
doorknob; and let himself softly out.
Only the muffied jar of the closing
door made her understand that she
was alone.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
WOMEN ARE NEEDED
TO HELP In WAR

Women can be usefully employed In
nursing the wounded, In making up the
soldiers kits, and thousand other ways
Many American women are weak, pale or
anemic from woman's ills For young
girls just entering womanhood; for wo-
men at the critical time; nursing moth
ers; and every woman who is "rn-
down. tired or over-worked-Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription is spe-
cial, safe and certain help. It can now
be had ia tablet form.
Nothing stands SO high, as remedy
for every womanly ailment, as "Favor-
lite Prescription. It's the only medi-
cine for women put up without alcohol.
Dr., PieIce's Favorite Prescription Is an
invigoratlhg, restorative tonic, sooth-
ing and strengthening nervine and posi-
tive remedy for the functional derange-
ments, Painful disorders, and chronic
weaknesses peculiar to the sex.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

American automobiles are rapid
~ growing popular in China. Their
use is limited not by the desire of the
wealthy natives to possess them, but
by the total lack of roads outside Of
a few city districts. Many of the
wealthy Chinese own several motors,
and in Shanghai it is said to be diff
cult to maintain taxicab business be-
cause the natives charter all the cars.
The Chinese have also established sew
eral motor driven bus lines. Chinese
chauffeurs are said to be the coolest
and steadiest drivers in the world, but
poor mechanics.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
CURING SEED CORN PROPERLY
vent Molding or Souring-Hang on
Corn Trees or Strings.

Curing seed corn consists largely in
drying 1t fast enough SO that it cannot
mold or sour. To do this, the corn
should be hung up on strings, corn
trees or some contrivance so as to
keep the ears separated and off the
floor and then placed in a building
through which the air can circulate
freely so as to carry off the moisture.
If the corn freezes while 1t has too
much moisture the germ is killed.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
Prophetic.
tTIIE END.)

Sir Hubert HerkoIner, the we'll
known artist, used to tell an amusing
story of London art dealer. This
man had two beautiful reproductions
of the painting '"The Approaching
Storm"
One of these pictures he placed In
the show window. but it did not sell.
At length, in order to draw attention
to the picture, he put card on it on
which he printed the words, 1.-THE APP
preaching Storm, especially suitable
for a wedding present"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
AIkali Salts

Alkali salts follow water when the
course Is downward and flowing to
lower levels, but as well 1t rises to the
surface by capillarity, and when the
water evaporates the salts remain
fixed and we see the aIkali on the
surface.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

My limbs are stronger and my nerves
are again all right. May God bless DR..
Pierce. shall always be pleased to-
recommend his remedies to everybody"
-MRs. E. MAY, Beaver Springs, Pa
The poisons in your system can be-
thrown out by taking DR.. Pieree's Pleas
ant Pellets, composed of May-apples
aloes, root Of jalap, sugar-coated, and
sold by all druggists.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
GILBERT BROS. & co.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Chinese Like Automobiles.

W. N. u, PITTSBURGH, NO. 47--1s17.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

BEAVER SPRINGS,
PA."I had been
broken down and
felt as though my
last days had come,
when I was adj
vised to try DR..
Pierce Is Favoritc
Prescription. I took.
it and found it did
me a wonderful
amount of good. T.
have taken only
three bottles and
feel I am cured
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
For Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
are a pleasant remedy for Worms. Used by
Mothers for 30 years They are SO pleasant to
take, children like them. 7Hsy ns0er fail. All
Druggists, rs cents. Sample FREE. Address,
Mother Gray Co., LIE Roy N. Y.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
With the PaciHsts.

Terrible about the Smith de Puy-
sters, isn't it?'
whats the matter now?"
"Oh they are constantly fighting
about which one is the more peaceably
inclined"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

st. Paul has an oak tree which 100
years ago was used as gibbet.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

Mrs. N. Weinberger was Den.
yer visitor this week.
Mrs. Boardman and Miss Han.
nah returned from Denver We'd
nesdav evening.
The Victory Boys sho uld pay
their pledges to c. l. Spessard
treasurer, at the Bank OF Idaho
Springs.
The remains OF Swan Smith,
who died of pneumonia following
influenza last Friday, were shipped
to Denver Thursday morning for
interment in Crown Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Carlson, Miss Hilma aud
Carl Carlson panied the re-
mains. Woodmen acted as pail
bearers from the house To the
station, and members of the order
of Vasa were pail bearers in Den
yer.
Earl 3. Dingle of Dumont left
for lover there" on one of the
largest navy hospital ships Dec.
IL. He had enlisted in July. and
was sent to Mare Island August 6.
On November 16. with 81 other
boys, he went through Denver on
his way to finish 10 an officers
school at Norfolk, Virginia. AT
that time Mrs. .Dingle made the
trip by auto to Denver, and had
the pleasure of visiting with Earl
for about four minutes. He said
that he received the home papers,
and that they always looked good,
and asked his mother to say
"Hello" to his friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

After an almost hopeless siege
of pneumonia, George Ritter is
able to be out. All the other mem
bers Of the family had influenza
and are entirely we'll.
Mrs. Paul is slowly recovering
from severe attack of pneumonia
following influenza. The other
mel bers of the family who were
i'll are entirely recovered and the
quarantine has been lifted.
Three good-looking, jolly Sold
iers came up from Denver Wed.
nesdav morning. Bernard Bruce
and Ed Gunstrum are home from
the spruce division in Oregon.
They both seemed more than glad
to return to Idaho Springs. They
give considerable credit to the
Y. M. G. A. for the fact that their
experience has been SO pleasant
John Reep is full of the accouts of
his travels, tor he has been to
Texas. across the south, up to Vir-
ginia ard New York and was even
started across. He says that the
Kaiser heard that his division was
really coming over, and was glad
to call the war off He had all
the joy of returning Yank, for in
New York the ship load were vel
coined in that wav, for the impress
sion was that they had been 10 the
big fight. John has gained some
% pounds in weight, but he was
nick-named "6ve-feet-nought", as
he hasn't grown any taller. He
says he was at all times an ardent
booster for Idaho Springs as there
was but one spot on the whole TRIP
that could in any wav come up to
this, and that was in West Virginia.
All of the boys are very entertain
ing.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20
Wouldn't S'prise
Me None

Cost O. Twin keeps risin';
Spuds an meat ez out O. sight.
Price O. things jumps most surprisin'-
'Ceptin' good OIL 'lectric light.
Only three things left, reckon,
Which amt riz in cost q mite
One is air and one is water, an
T. other ones electric light.
Price O. Juice" keeps low and steady:
N spite O. risin' power-house costs
An to buy box o. Maxdas
Takes less than Ford exhaust,
Sure. the cosy nights at home, they
Make me feel it's putty nice,
Havin' all the light ys wish for
Without frettin' bout the price.
Wculdn't s'priss me none. however.
Whsn costin' more to generate,
"Juice" had ortsr jump up. likewise
On that secondary rate.
-Advf
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank our many
friends for their kindness and for
the beautiful floral offerings dur
ing the illness and death of our
beloved father and husband. Also
we wish to thank the choir and
Rev. Millstead
Frank Edwards
Mrs. Margaret Edwards
and Family.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20
Gard of Thanks

We wish to express our greatest
thanks to all those who were SO
kind during the illness and death
of our beloved husband and father.
especially the Lady Maccabees and
the Red Cross, who did all they
could to comfort us in our bereave-
ment; also Mrs. Ruth who took
our baby and took care of him
thro our sickness.
Mrs. Eva Nudge and children.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

d G.. Holland was a Denver
Wis tor this week.
Fred Leach will hardly reach
home for Christmas, as he will
be mustered out from a camp in
stead of from the spruce depart
mept in Oregon.
Mrs. May Kientz, mother of T,
NJ Puderbaugh, died Decern Der
IL in San Diego, of double pneu
monia, at the home Of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. G. G.. Hammond. Mrs.
Kientz was S5 years old Thanks
giving day.
Mrs. Richard Bickford d
little son are up from Denver for
few days. In Septem Der, Mr..
Bickiord went to Denver, and soon
con racted influenza. Mrs. Bick-
ford then went down, and bad a
severe case of pneumonia. Her
brother, John Reep, is with her.
Mrs. L. L. Roberts and J. c.
Roberts were in Idaho Springs
Thursday on business. Mrs. Rob-
eris expects to leave Denver Satur-
day for her old home at Dodge
VILE, Wisconsin, to spend the re-
mainder of the winter. She ex-
p cts to return to Denver in the
spring.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

What promises to be perfect
Chritmas weather was ushered in
by continuous snow from the
east Friday morning. The TEN.
perature is not so low as to be
disagreeable, and this ideal con-
dition will do much to revive the
latent spark of Christmas enthu-
siasm, which has had much to
contend with in the general de.
preston, and high prices of things
that go to make up the joy of the
season. One thing is a consola
tion, however, and that is that tae
stocks of goods offered here are
almost as satisfactory as can be
found in the larger stores, and the
prices are frequently lower.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank our many
friends for their sympathy and
many kindnesses during our re-
cent bereavement, and for the
beautiful floral offerings for the
funeral of our beloved daughter
and sister.
Robert Nylander and daughters.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20
Advertised Letter List

Idaho Springs, Colo,
Dec. 13191S.
The following letters remain un.
called for at this Office:
Mr.. Schorch Suller, Mr.. Toto
Pearson
MAILS CLOSE
Going East 2 :oo a m, West 1000 am
Going East 2 go p m 500 D N
0. N. MARIHU0h, Postmaster
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

The remains OF Bennie Bronson.
who died of influenza December 3,
were laid to rest Saturday morn
ing at ~ a. M, with services by
Rev. j. Martin.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

The funeral of Miss Inez Nv.
lander, who died of pneumonia al
Tulsa, Oklahoma, early last week
was held Sunday morning, with
services at the grave in charge oi
Rev. j. Martin. A large numbe,
of relatives and friends were
present.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

II. B. Stratton, formerly owner
of the steam laundry, returned to
Idaho Springs Wednesday evening
to look after some business affairs.
With Mrs. Stratton, he has been
visiting in New Jersey, where he
had the flu, but is now much i'm.
proved in health.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20
II. o. Allen, Dentist.

Heavy hauling is AZ pleasure to
us with our new Bethlehem Truck
1t makes the grades. Curnow
Livery & Transfer Company.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

FOR RENT-Three-room furnished
for housekeeping. Two blocks from
postoffice. Inquire 946 Virginia street.
Mrs. J. G. Weeks,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

Call US for your heavy hauling,
which we can handle easily with
our fine Bethlehem truck. Cur
now Livery & Transfer Company,
Phone Idaho 25.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

We wish our customers Merry
Christmas and Happy New
Year. G. Goldstone.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

DR.. and Mrs. Morehouse are ex-
pected Sunday or Monday from
New Haven, Connecticut, where
the doctor has been taking a col.
lege course in the govern ment ser.
vice. He has received his honor.
able discharge, and will again make
Idaho Springs his home.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

The quarantine has been re-
moved from the E. Il. Peterson
home, but Mr.. Peterson has not
fully reeained his strength.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

Mrs. Ruth McClelland and little
daughter have recovered from ID.
f1uenza. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Robinson aud Miss Pansy were
also i'll, Mrs. Robinson having
quite serious attack. They are
all better now. Mrs. McClelland
is with Robinsons in South Pas
adeua,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

lavaliers, $40 and up
at G. Goldstone, the jewelers..
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Townsend
were Denver visitors this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

Warren Robinson has been
mustered out from the service
which he entered at Boulder uni
versity, and is expected here to
visit with friends and relatives for
the holidays. He plans to be
here Saturday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

ALI parties having packages put
away for Christmas, please call by
Monday and get same.
The Variety Store,
A. Thames.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

William May is expected home
from Longmont before January ]
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20
III. E. MACHOL
The Corner Drug Store

TO LET-Plenty Of good leasing ground
in the Teddy Bear group at Lawson,
Colorado. See Gibb.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

Miss Margaret Krmball is in Den.
YER but will be home for Christmas
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

FOR SALE-Rhode Island Red roos ters,
April hatch. Inquire 1OOS Miner
street.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20
NOTICE

All overdue accounts
owing to the Adolph
Nelson estate will be
turned over to Denver
Branch Office of the
National Protective
Agency for collection.
Considerable patience
in this matter has been
exhausted, and these
accounts must now be
settled.
Fine ladies' gold filed wrist
watches, $40 and up, at G. Gold
stone, the jewelers..
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-20

Mrs. H Rosen is late patient
with the flu.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-15
4 Father Should
Tuck AIDS ~ Bed

Dear MiAa Grey Permit a man
go cay a word az 10 hos % treat a
husband
Ms wife and have been happily
married Tor ten years and hope to
be another 60 or no. We have mo-
hard and fas, rulca. like this 30 SO
proposition.
Ny wife doesnt meet me az tho
door with ms slippers would
ratNsr r'" her maxine the tea ana
putting the dinner on tbe table. FOR
! am fsnernlly hungry
II she is very tired. had an extra
trying day with the children or ls
no. feeling well I do not hesitate
20 do the dishes and put the chit.
drcn to bed. too. II i, iz ncresnnry
\ FATHER SHOULD HEAR HIS
CHILDREN SAY THEIR PRAY
ERS AND TUCK THEM ~ BED
ONCE ~ \ WHILE n HE
ENtI. EXPECTS To REALLY
GET ACQUAINTED WITH THEM
on the other hand II ! am vcr5.
tired or II my wife knows have
had hard day. she prepares 20 do
all of the chores. even TO bringing
IN the kindliuR
Then there are times when we
botn work together 20 that we can
get thru quicker and sit down 70
talk over our problems what ar.
rangemcnt could be moro ideal.
isticf FRANK.
Dear Miss Grey am engaged
60 y man who loves me ana vino ls
really a very good fellow. nut he
has one fault which is giving mo a
great deal OF concern lilo finds
fault with nearly every thing do
or say lie IL constantly asking me
TO stop doing things that are as
natural Tor me aa sleeping lie
wants me to cultivate Just the pco.
pie he likes and no others. lie gets
into an argument over the least
thing. The situation has gotten on
my nerves 20 such an extent that !
don't know what to do or SAY
Please tell me what to do DORA.
Consider well and decide II
this is really the man to whom
you WISH 10 thtfhst your futurr
happiness II he scolds AID
argues over inconsequcntnl
things now. you cnu assume that
the state OF affairs will not be
improved when YOU are his wife.
or course YOU are willing to bc
corrected and YOU accept criti-
cisrns IN the spirit they are given.
hut you don't want to bee ntRged
or have your own individuality
ironed out fiat Average up
this mans points. AID see II ne
has enough fine qualities TO
overbalancc this fault Then de-
eide whether he would be apt
10 improve. II he would be
broad minded enough 60 look at
things from your side rs well
AZ his IL you have any doubts
as to your feeling for him, II
would he better to break your
engagement than to take
chances on an unhappy mar
riaRe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-15
Weak, Thin People
Made Strong and Fat

Weak. thin peopic--fnen or women
-arr nearly always nervous
wrecks. thus concluaivrly proving
tNat thluursr. weakness. debility and
tsuranfhruih are almost Invariably
gue 60 nerve ffnrvntton. Feed your
nerves and ali these symptoms due
to nerve starvation viii disappear.
Eminent specialists state that tho
host nerve food iH an organic phoR-
thatr known among druggists as
Intro Phosphate q five grain tablet
~ which should BE- taken with each
meal Being a genuine nerve build
or and not "a afimulant or habit form
nr drug Bitro.ThosphRtc can he
pafcly taken by tho weakest and
most delicate sufferer. and the re-
suits following itH use are often sim
piv nHtoniFhinE.
V chi,. tired people regain strength
and vixor. thiuneaa and RuEulHritV
give way 20 plumpncss and curves,
aleep returns GO $40 aiecplcsE. conf
drncr and cheerfuinesa replace de-
h,Iity and gloom. dun eyes become
bright. and pale. suuken checks re-
gain tho pink glow ~ health. BE-
tro-phoaphate. the use or which is
inexpensive. also wonderfully pro-
inutrs the assimilation OF food. 40
much so that many people report
marked gains OF weight in few
weeks
gAITION-Aithourh nitro Pho. phn I .
!. unsurpassed for relieving nervousness,
.leepiessnes~ and general weakness, u
should not owirw to Its remarkable flesh
growing properties. he used by anyone
Who does not desire 10 put on flesh. II
- sold In this city by nh good druggists.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-15
Cynthia Grey's
LETTERS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Letter Didn't Refer
10 Seattle School

In the Cynthia Grey columns ~
March - appeared letter from q
woman signed Constant Reader. %
who complained that the principal
~ the school her children attended
inHisted upon having the German
national air taught IN school and
that u was useless 60 appeal 90 tho
school board She asked what
might bc done about Il
\ member Of the Seattle school
hu I'll informs me that this letter
u causing them great deal 81
trouble. because number Of Seat.
tie people have taken Il Tor granted
thut ~ must be local school
However. this ls not the cnHc
The letter came from O. small city
number ut mites 4 "a seattle
Lrltert from towns ana titles thru.
out the Northwest find their way
TO this department. and hocautc 81
this. Il never occurred to mo that
such "A reflection would be- cast
upon our local board
trust this explanation viii be
sufficient 60 relieve the Seattle
school board from further embar.
rasHmeut In the matter
CYNTHIA GREY