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being closely yelled. Only her lord was
ever permitted to look upon her I'M
covered face: all that the world at
large might ever hope to behold Of it
was the low. broad forehead and the
two brilliant eyes that appeared above
the close drawn line Of her yashmak.
OF course. she shrank from the life into
which she was forced. but IL had its
reward. fer 1t kept her in close con-
tact with her husband. whom she al
most worshiped. So. Tor . tims, she
was proportionetely happy: although,
as the years passed by and her father
showed no inclination to bestow the
coveted rich allowance upon his
daughter. Ulchester's ardor began to
cool. He no longer treated her with
the same affectionate deferehce; he
neglected her. in fact. and in tho end
even began to Ill use her.
About two years ago matters as
sumed worse aspect He again met
Anita Rosario, the Spanish dancer. un-
der whose guidance he had first turned
to the halls for a livelihood. and once
more took up with her. He seemed to
have lost an thought or care for the
feelings Of his wife. for, after torturing
her with jealousy over his attentions to
the dancer. he took q house adjoining
my own, on the borders Of the most un-
frcquented part Of the common at VIM
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The Caliph's Daughter

tospyrsht. 1918. By Doubleday, Fass 4 oa.s
ct was 1880 o'clock on a wet septem-
Dor night when supt. Narkom's
limousine pulled up in front Of Clesk's
q house in Charges street. and the sd
perintendent himself. disguised. as he al
ways was when paying visits to his
famous ally. stepped out and with infinite
caro- assisted a companion to alIght
The figure of this second person. how
ever. was 30 hidden by the folds Of q
long, thiclkly wadded cloak, the hem Of
which reached to within an inch or 80 Of
the pavement, that 1t would have been
impossible for a passerby to have de-
cided whether it was that Of man or a
woman. but the manner in which it bent,
added to a shutting uncertainty Of gait
a sort Of feeling the way" movement Of
the feet-as Mr. Narkom guided 1t across
the pavement to the door, suggested
either great age or a state of total blind
ress-an affection. by the way, of such
recent date that the sufferer had not yet
acquired that air Of confidence and that
freedom Of step which is times kind gift
10 the sightless.
In a very few moments, however all
doubt as to the sex and the condition OF
the muff1ed figure was set at rest, for.
upon the superintendent and his COM
panion being admitted by Dollops to the
dimly lit hall Of the house, the bent figure
Strengthened, and 1t was easy to see that
1t was not only that of q man but Of q
man heavily blindfoIded.
You may take off the bandage now,
major" said Narkom. as the door closed
behind them and Dollops busted himself
with readjusting the fastenings. I'VE
shall find our master in his sitting room.
] suppose. my embryo Vidoca?''
Speaking to me. sir? Lor! You amt
never went and forgot my name after all
these months. have you. Mr.. Sarkom? '
said Dollops. not understanding the allu-
sion rYes. sir; you'll find him there. sir.
and risky as spring lamb without the
peas. bless his heart Been to the we'd
din of Lady Chepstow and that there
Capt Hawksley this afternoon. sir. and
must have enjoyed hisseIf. tho way he's
been a-whistling and a-singing ever since
he come home. What a feed they must
Of had with all their money! II seems
was left to the 'ospittles. hear, and me
as nat as an autumn leaf after SIX
months pressin' in the family Bible"
What! Hungry still. Dollops"'
nutss 700, s To- me LIZ M saioN Masao rn
that empty my blessed ribs is a-shakine
hands with each other; and ten minutes
ago. when l ct a pint OF wrinkles. the
noise as they made a-gettin' by 'em. sir.
you'd a thought 4 was somebody a-tum.
bling downstairs. But they say as every
dog has his day. SO I'm always alvin in
hopes. SIR
Hopes? Hopes Of what7''
That some time you'll come for the
keen committed in q cookshop, strand
shen. wot no! But" he added lugubs1-
ously. they never comes - 10 v1ois1l
*saa. thsm SoeA> ss1afng -5seDasos ~
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He never did 1t. Mr.. Clsek. He never
touched % much a one farthin9 Of Il.
zuilika took nobody into her confidence
until sverything had hAan oenvartsd
into EnEiiah said and Deposited In the
bank to her credit. Thea so weas
- A1n-AAGHAA AA1Dn Sa1Qo&
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70 hSsp Asf from evening on her mis-
cry like this" commented the house
keeper. coming apon that restless Inquire
pacing the darkened hall, moaning,
moaning. seeing nothing. hearing moth
ing. doing nothing but walk and sor-
row, sorrow and walk, hour in and hour
heart TO hear her, poor dear! And that
good-for- nothing Spanish piece racing
ana shrteking round the tennis court
like q she tomcat-the neartless hussy
ting round after her ought to be put in
bag and shaken up-that they ought.
It's downright scandalous to be carry
ing on hike that at such a time"
q. And 20 both the major and his son
tnought. too and tried their best to So
lace the lonely mourner and to persuade
her to sit down and rest.
1 can never have peace in this land,
! IL can never forget the day. she an
my lord, 1t was I who sent thee to it
1t was I. 1t was I! Give me NV own
country-giye me the gods Of my peo-
pie: here there is only memory and pain
and NO rest, no rest everw
And 1t, was while she was 40 sitting
tnat CIeek came into the room and did
q most unusual q most ungentlemanly
thing thin fr tho eyes Of tho major and his
without hssitating, he walked to
within yard or two of whore She was
sitting and then, In the silliest Of his
silly tones. blurted out suddenly: I say,
experience. You know that blessed
room at the angle just opposite the
library, the one with the locked doorr'
The drooping violet figure straight
ened abruptly. and the major felt for
cleek with pleasure. OF course. they
knew the room. 1t was there that the
two mummy cases were kept, sacred
from the profaning presence of any
but this stricken woman. No wonder
that she bent forward. full Of eager
meas, full OF the dreadful fear that
franklin feet had CROSSED tho threshold.
FranktGh eyes looked within tho annr0d
wen. don't yev knew. went On
qAek. vttAesat eakiAG Ne sl1g&teat
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rather pronounced in there. But even
that didn't give me the cue. until l
happened to find in the fireplace con-
siderable heap of fine ashes and In the
midst OF them small Jumps of a gummy
substance, which knew to result from
the burning Of myrrh. l suspected from
that and from the nature of the ashes
that q mummy had been burnt. and as
there was only one mummy in the amafr.
the inference was obvious. I laid hands
on the two cases and tilted them. One
was quite empty. The weight OF the
other told me that 1t contained sofne-
thing a little heavier than any mummy
ought to be.
Il came to the conclusion that there
was body in It. injected full of arsenic.
no doubt, to prevent as much as pos
sible the processes Of decay. the odor
OF which the incense was concealing.
I didn't attempt to open tho thing; I
left that until the arrival Of the men
from the Yard. for whom 1 sent Dollops
this afternoon. I had a vague notion
that 1t would not turn out to be Ul-
chesters body. and had also . distinct
recollection of what you said about his
being able to mimic a Gaiety chorus
girl and all that sort Of thing. Tho
realized what an excellent thing to
cover bearded face q yashmak Il.
Still. It was all hazard. I wasn't sure
indeed. 1 never was sure-until tee
time: when I caught this suppose
.zuiiika' sitting at last and gave the
spade guinea Its chance to decide NJ
MY dear Mr.. Cleek. how could-4t
have decided 1t? That's the thing thst
amaxes me tho most Of all How coul4
the tossing of that coin have settled
the sex Of the wsarer OF those Gof.
ments?"
my dear major. II IN an fnAnlM1ae
test. Did you never notice that II you
throw anything for Q man to catch In
his lap he pulls his knees togsthsF to
= woman-used to wearing skirts and
having n lap already prepared
simply broadens that lap BY the a.
Actly opposite movement. knowing ~
MhAtover 10 thrown hEs NO chanee q
% TIE 0oor. That ao3voa Il ~ Il
ms: And NOW IT. ksdtisas. nn1h
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
Public Sale.

Having sold my house and lot
in Columbia, KY, will on Satur-
day, December II, 1918, at 10
O'Clock, sell the following proper
ty: Six town lots, moving ma
chine, rake, plows, harrow; rub
Der tire runabout, single and dou-
BILE harness, log bowlsters and
chains, cattle and hogs. Also my
household and kitchen furniture:
COnsistiong ofbeds, springs, dress
ers, washstands, wardrobes, tables
buffet, china closet, drugaets,
stoves, kitchen cabinet, dishes,
100 cans fruit, porch swing and
many other articlesnot mentioned.
6-2t ]. w. Walker.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
ATTENTION..

All Pastors and Sunday. school Super
intendents of Adair County.
The Continent wide SuDday-school
visitation is on 1t is in behalf of
100000 starving children in Bible
Lands. The Committee for "Armen-
ian and Syrian Relief" call earnestly
for an offering from every Sunday
school in America by. Christmas if
possible. You will get literature in a
few days to help you. II the ban"
is still on, be sure to send out
workers to visit every home and ex-
plain and get their offerings
The way is open for any school or
individual, also, to "adopt an "or-
phan" and support them by sending
$500 every month. Read the litera-
ture, send for more on the blank or
der. Post the beautiful but sad pic
ture where all can see. Talk it up
and you will get good Offering from
many. Send all offerings to American
committee for Armenian & Syrian Re.
lief, One Madison Ave., New York.
Call me up for further information.
BIT. Watson,
Com. for Adair Co.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
Sugar Ban lifted.

Telegram received from Washing
ton this morning removes the four
pound per person per month restric-
tion on purchase of sugar for house
holders and removes the public eating
place restriction of the use of only
four pounds Of sugar to ninety meals.
This removal returns sugar to the
normal and usual course of trade at q
time that insures the free movement
of sugar to our people for the Christ
mas holidays.
1t follows that in hotels, ETC., Gen.
eral Order No. and No. 9 are dlscon-
tinued and sugar bowls may be re-
turned to the table. Sugar cards and
records of retailers are discontinued.
Should sugar again become short by
reason of the need Of feeding Europe,
the people will be called upon for
strict limitations again. Everyone
should remember, however, that the
boarding Section of the Food Act re-
mains in full force and effect.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
Diedi at Lynch.

A dispatch to the Sandusky Broth
ers, of this place, received Wednesday
morning. stated that their sister,
Fannie Lowhorn, wife of Ell Lowhorn,
had just died, a victim of double pneu-
monia, and that her remains would be
shipped to this place, and the funeral
and burial would take place at Glen
willie where the deceased was born and
reared. Mr.. and Mrs Lowhorn were
married about one year ago, and a few
weeks ago they removed to Lynch.
Mrs. Lowhorn was a very excellent
woman and her death brought sorrow
to a number of Adair countyshomes.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
LameniabIe Death.

A dispatch received, by relatives,
last Friday morning, from Mayfield,
KY, stated that Prof. G.. Wesley Tur-
ner, of Adair county, had just died in
that city, victim Of the flu. 1t was
q sad message, as the deceased was
one of the best young men Of this
county. He was a SON ST Mr.. and Mrs,
10 Green Turner, and was born and
reared near the Harmony voting pre-
cinct. He was young man of splen-
did character, and had been religious
from his youth up He was principal
ly educated at Lindsey Wilson, and
since graduating from the institution
he has been teaching at different
places-one year in the Baptist school
at Campbellsville. For sometime he
had been in his chosen profession at
Mayfeld. where he stood high in edu-
cational circles.
About three years ago he was married
to Miss Helen Upton, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Upton, who at the
time resided at Chenille, this county.
1t was a happy union, and bright
prospects were before the couple until
the young husband was stricken with
disease, terminating in his death.
His passing has brought sorrow to
many relatives and friends in his ma.
tive county, and the heart-broke en-
wife, mother and flasher have the pro-
foundest sympathy of every person
who knew the life and character of
their departed companion and son.
Wesley Turner was In his 31st year,
and he had been a Jealous member of
the Baptist Church since his youth.
The remains reached here about 4
o'clock p. m. Sunday, the casket
covered with beautiful flowers. The
interment was in the city cemetery,
after Scripture reading and a talk by
ED. Z T. Williams
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
Badly Hurt.

Rev, 81. L. Thompson, of this place,
met with very serious accident last
court day. A sale on the square was
in progress, a large number of people
being in attendance, Rev. Thompson
was in the crowd. Some man rode up
and got into the assembly. His horse
got to prancing and in his capers the
animal stepped on both Rev. Thomp.
sons feet, MASKING them badly. He
had to be hauled to his home.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
Visited His Brother Here.

e. d. Durham, leading business
man of Yazoo City, Miss, visited his
brother, f. 81. Durham, last week.
Mr. Durham has been in Taylor coun-
ty for several days visiting his moth
er, Mrs. Mollie Durham, who has been
in i'll health for some time, but, who
is now very much improved. E. d.
Durham, popularity known among his
old friends of Larue and Hardin coun-
ties, as ''Dug" went South, a few
years ago from Elizabethtown, and
with other Kentuckians has taken a
leading place in the business, activi-
ties of this southern city of the fer
tile Delta country.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
Went to Lexington For Ceremony.

last Thursday Mr.. 8. G. Neat,
County Court Clerk, issued marriage
licenses to the following couples:
Rev. Walter Burdette, of Green
county, and Miss Nell Wllcoxsin, who
is daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Tilden
Wilcoxsin, of near this place, and Mr..
Lester Squires, of Green county, and
Miss Mary Beard, of Absher, Adair
county.
Immediately after the licenses were
procured the couples left, in an auto
mobile, for Lexington where the rites
were to be solemnized.
All the parties are in good standing
and they have the best wishes of their
many friends
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
Further OIL Developments.

Louisville, Dec. 9th (by wire
McCombs Producing & Refining
Company announces the successful
completion of the three wells mention
ed in their wire of Dec. 2, as being
due in. These wells PRODUCED $50 bar
rels, 100 barrels and Is barrels daily,
respectively.
OF the twelve wells now drilling on
the Company's various leases, number
a, 8, 6, and Butcher; number 16, II,
Is and 10 Adam and number and 6
Hargis are expected to be completed
within the next ten days. This will
give them 81 producing wells.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11

Mr.. 10 Sandusky, who has been
dangerously i'll at his home, in Brad
louisville, is reported better, and on
the road to recovery.
Mrs. Josh Bell, of near Edmonton,
was here a day or two of last week.
She is sister Of Mrs. Georgia Cren-
shaw, and uhe latter accompanied he
home.
Messrs. Rollin and Will Caldwell,
Mrs. Nell Patterson, Misses Mollie
Caldwell and Bess Liftwich are visit
ing in New Castle and other points in
Kentucky.
DR.. R. A. Jones, of Cincinnati, spent
several days of last week with his
mother, who has been quite sick for
some weeks, but is decidedly better at
this writing.
Mr. T. A. Baker, of Cleburne, Texas
who was visiting his homo people here
received message Wednesday night,
stating that his wife and one of his
sons were quite ill. He left immedi-
ately to be with them.
Miss Minnie Murrell of Columbia,
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
Murrell visited her grand parents
and stayed two months. She arrived
home last Sunday and her proud
parents were glad to see her. She is
only the years old.
Mr.. E. Custer, of Cincinnati, who
was discharged from the army, in At
lanta, two weeks ago, met his wife,
who was Miss Matte Montgomery,
here few days ago, she having ar
rived some weeks ago, to visit relatives
On Thursday morning they both left
for their home, in Cincinnati, His
wife was daughter of Logan Mont
gomery, who died in Adair county a
number of years ago.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
LOST.

Last SATURDAY forenoon, lost a five
dollar bill in the town of Columbia,
If it has been found by an honest per-
son would be thankful for its return
to me, at the News Office.
Mamie Smith.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11

Gas in the stomach comes from food
which has fermented. Get rid of this
badly digested food as quickly as pos
sible il you would avoid a bilious at
tack; HERBINE is the remedy you
need. 1t cleanses and strengthens the
stomach, liver and bowels, and restor-
es energy and cheerfullness. Sold by
PAUL Drug Co Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11

SURGEONS agree that in cases of
Cuts, Burns, Bruises and Wounds, the
FIRST TREATMENT is most inn.
portant When an EFFICIENT an
tiseptic is applied promptly, there is
no danger of infection and the wound
begins to heal at once. For use on
man or beast, BOROZONE is the
IDEAL ANTISEPTIC and HEAL.
ING AGENT. Buy it now and be
ready for an emergency. Sold by
PAUL. Drug Co. Columbia, KY
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
Read This.

From this date until Jan. 18th,
we will endeavOr to close out the
rmlainder of our stock. We still
have large stock of shoes, very
good assortment of mems furnish
ings, Dry goods etc. The prices
will be cut from Is to so per
cent lower than you can buy them
elsewhere, come early and get the
best. Terms cash.
Russell s. Co.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
Public Sale.

Thursday, Dec. 10, 1918, Gaflin, KY,
One pair soming year old mules,
Isl hands, one 3 year old milch cow,
one nice calf, fourteen head shoats, so
to 80 lbs. each, Three head young ewes
thirty barrels of corn, loo shocks top
fodder, Farm wagon and all Farming
tools. Household and kitchen furni-
ture, many other articles.
7,2t Walter Chapman
Garlin. Kentucky.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
Died in France.

10 Wheat colored soldier whose
home was in the Flat Woods section
near Columbia is reported dead in
France from disease.
Sam f. Percy Horse Shoe Bottom,
Russell Co., died in France of
disease.
Herbert Stockton, Albany, KY, has
been reported severely wounded in ac-
ton.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11

L. G. Laurrell and family who NOV
ed here recently from Blackwell,
Okla, are recovering from the Flu.
Mr.. Laurrell has moved his family
from the Hancock apartments to a
residence on the Graded school hill.
Mr.. LAUREL and his stepson, Miles
Barnhart are engaged in the oil bust
ness in the county.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
German Helmet.

Mr.. Ernest Cundiff received by par.
Gel pest, few days ago, German
metal Helmet, which was doubtless
picked up as the Huns were leaving
France. II was sent by young Mr..
Watson, speeial friend of Mr.. Cum
diff, and will weigh eight or ten
pounds. 1t will be carefully kept and
will ever be remlndss Of the greatest
war ever waged.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11

Young Teacher Wanted.-I want a
young lady to come to my home the
first Of January, and remain three
months teaching my children in the
common school branches and also to
give them music lessons.
W. L. Farris, Coburg, KY.
CIT
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11

Mr.. M. L. Mitchell, who lives one
mile north of Columbia, met with
very serious accident few days ago.
He fell from his crib door, his right
hand catching on nail, and it was
badly lacerated. Mr.. Mitchell drove
into town last Friday, but it will be
several weeks before he will be able
to use his hand.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
Farm for Sale.

It's acres good limestone land.
Well watered, 8 room dwelling.
All necessary out buildings, |
mile from Cane Valley on Camp
bellsville pike. Easy terms.
Off A. r. Feese.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11

Letter from Thomas Tarlton Wat.
son, who is a member of the Rainbow
Division, to his parents, Rev. and
Mrs. B. T. Watson, this place, states
that he is in a hospital and slightly
wounded. He further stated that he
was rapidly recovering and would soon
be with his command.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11

The town board of supervisors, com.
posed OF Junius Hancock, A. G.. Todd
and John Lee Walker was in session
last week. Quite a number of tax
payers were summoned to appear be-
fore the board, to show cause why
their list should not be raised.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11

Lame back may come from over
work, cold settled in the muscles of
the back, or from disease. In the two
former cases the right remedy is BAL
LARL'S SNOW EMINENT. It
should be rubber in thoroughly over
the effected part, the relief will be
prompt and satisfactory. Sold by PAUL
DRUG Co. Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11

Heartburn is symptom of indiges-
tion. Take dose of HERBINE in
such cases. The pain disappears in
stantly. The bowels operate speedily
and you feel fine, vigorous and cheer.
full. PAUL Drug Co. Columbia Ky.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11

J. T. Redman, of the White Oak
district, has purchased the Robert
McCaffree farm lying one and a half
miles northeast of Columbia, for $4,-
$40. He will be given possession iu a
few weeks.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
Latest Casualties.

Killed in Action-Simeon Sidebot-
tom, Greensburg, KY, James 81 Wade,
Fry, KY Ollie Sanders, Clementsville
KY. Wouhded severelyj Geo. D.
MCPHERSON, Tompkinsville, Ky. woun-
ded, degree Undetermined, VIII Ed
Burton, Garlin KY.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
Last Call.

Our business Unjust be closed
by Jan. 18th. II you owe us a
note or account, settlement must
be made by that time, or the same
will be put in the hands Of an at
tOrney for collection.
Russell & Co.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11

The Masonic Grand Lodge, the
Grand Chapter and Grand Council are
in session at Louisville. M. L. Girls.
som is representing the lodge at this
place Geo. McMahan the Chapter and
]. r. Garnett the Council.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
For SAFE.

3 Ford Touring cars, I Over
land Touring Car. All in first
class condition. Good tires on
all cars. Will sell cheap. need
the money. w. E. Noe,
Columbia, Ky.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11

Louis McQuown, who some years
ago vas a prominent lawyer of Glas-
gov and leading Democratic politi-
clan in the State, died two weeks ago
In Denver Colorado.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11

John e. Donan, of Campbellsville, is
reported as having died in France.
Ben W. Hagan, of Lebanon, is report
ed as having been killed in action.
Kent T. Wise, of Lebanon Junction,
died of disease.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
Xmas Goods

At DR.. J. N. Pages Drug Store
Dolls, toys, chiIdrens books fine
stationary, my usual line of Holi.
day display.
7-2t DR.. ]. N. Page.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11

Born to Mr.. ard Mrs. Henry L. Con-
over of Joppa. Dec. 4th, baby girl,
Mary Eilen-mother and baby are
doing well. This is the frst baby for
this happy young c. aple.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11

The Modern Woodmen has not been
meeting for several months, and
neither has the Odd. Fellows. We I'M
derstand that there is move on foot
TO start the regular meetings Of the
former organisation.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11

Sam Bridgwater has taken chargeof
the stock of goods in the Bennett bust
ness house and has added groceries,
Call and see him. 7-2t
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11

Sickly children need WHITES
CREAM VERMIFGGE. 1t not only
destroys'worms, If there be any, but it
acts as a. strengthening tonic in the
stomach and bowels. Sold by PAUL
Drug Co. Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-11
For sale.

A combination coal and wood cook
ng range-new. Has never been used.
VIII sell for half price. Call at News
iface.