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Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-02
BIRTHS AND DEATHS.

Births-Enoch and Mary Mowrey, 2loo
Harvey ST., girl; Frank and Anna kula,
4019 South 10th St. boy; Frank and Stala
Marcinski, 1922 South 2sth ST.. boy; Gui-
seppe and Savatrice Font, lib South
14th St., girl; Harry and Anthonie Prindle.
1895 South 10th St, boy; Gaetano and
Sebastiana Circo. 1882 South 12th St,
boy; John and Daisy Asperstrand. 4oS
North 18th St, girl; George and Anna
Kirila, 5313 South 2Sth St. girl: Peter
and Harmetta OWNS. 2125 Nicholas ST..
girl: Gust and Penelope Abariates, 1928
Leavenworth St, boy: Henry and Sophia
Schneekloth. Bennington, Neb.. girl; Byron
and Bessie Lawrence, 2120 Ohio St, girl !;
Fred and Marie Goodall, 1446 North 18th
St., boy; Frank and Gussie Marks, Ais
lizard St. girl; Frederick and Floy Radtke,
1854 Seward ST.. girl.
Deaths--Guiseppi. Albert, 8 months,
SOC Marcy St. Albert Socha, SO, 1921 South
30th St.; James A. Clark. rs, 1892 South
18th St: Robert b. Mcpherson, l month,
1929 South 10th ST.: Christina M. Peter
sen. 50, 2922 Sherman Ave; Gustav Wolf.
days, 1850 Spalding St; Isiah j. Agee.
30, 4719 South 21st St. Edward w. Will
son, So, 1912 Lincoln Blvd. Gertrude
Brown, l. 2013 Douglas St; Jesse Harris,
%. Hospital; Earnest D. Howard, S5.
2010 CASTELAR, St. Louise X. Howard. 20.
POLO Castelar, St
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-02

AUCTION! AUCTIONii
one OF the biggest sales / have ever
had in my Auction House of high-class
furniture, rugs, linens, dishes and fur
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-07
TRAINING
FOR BIG REGATTA

LONDON. July THE Ameri-
can army crew, headed by Herman
l.. Rogers. OF Yale. is training hard
at Greenwood. Henley. for the
Henley regatta. next month. Mai.
Paul Wilmington. former Harvard
rowing and football star. II whip
ping the eight into shape for the
big event
The best English crews from OK
fortl and Cambridge will compete
with the Americans.
The present makeup of the
American eight Is. Lieut.. Guy
Gale. California. coxswain; Lieut..
Coils J. Coe. Yale. bow; Capt. Roy
al Pullen. Washington. 10. ?. Capt.
Louis Penny. California. No. 81
Mai. Paul Wilmington. Harvard.
No. g. Lieut.. j. A. Jeffries. Har-
ward. No. 8. Maj. II. l.. Rogers.
Yale. No. G, Lieut.. J. II. McHenry.
Yale. No. Z. and Lieut.. Homer S.
Brooks. Cornell. No. s.
The Americans will not be favor
ties In the race but are expected
to give a good account OF them
selves and are credited with an
outside chance for victory.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-07
Honors for Milwaukee's
Paper That Fought Hun
\. y. 4. special TO The star

~ tfs ~ NPffff' W sum
MILWAUKEE. July THE Mil.
waukec journal has been unani.
mously awarded tho Pulitzer medal
FOR the most Interested and meri.
torious public service rendered by
any American newspaper" during
the past year
Tho award WIS recommended by
the jury OF tho Pulitzer School Of
Journalism. Columbia university. In
the following resolution:
Resolved. That the gold medal
for 1919 be awarded to The Milwau.
kee wisconsin Journal. for It's
strong ana outrageous, campaign for
Amerioanism In constituency where
foreign elements made such "A policy
hazardous from a business point OF
view"
Melville +. stone. general manager
OF the Associated Press. who con
Quoted the examination OF The Jour
nal, pointed to the fact that The
Journal was one OF the first news
papers In the country to recognize
the pernloious character OF German
propaganda. lie said that az early
as 1915 IL had perfected It's line OF
campaign against such allen inter-
ference In this country. a special
editor was employed 10 watch devel
opments. The journal now holds in
its vaults more than 5000, 900 words
OF original TRANSACTIONS OF propa-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-07
LETTER GOES $1,000
MILES: SETS RECORD

NEW YORK. July IA naval
officer. just discharged. has received
an official letter which he mailed on
May IL, 1918. from the Brooklyn
navy yard to naval headquarters. at
No. ESQ Broadway. and which trav-
cled some $4,000 miles. In more than
a year. before delivery. The letter
went TO the District OF Columbia,
Paris. Genoa. again 10 Washington.
and from there to Brooklyn 10 the
original sender,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-07
CONGRESS AGAIN.
READY TO WORK
Summer Session Expected
to Be Most Strenuous
ny l.. &. MARTIN
Inilcd Press CORRESPONDENT

WASHINGTON. July AFTER a
4th of July lull Washington began 20
liven up today, with return OF many
congressman for resumption OF work
tomorrow and the making OF final
preparations for President Wilson's
arrival tomorrow night.
Congress is about TO plunge into
what Is expected TO be one or tho
most strenuous summer sessions ever
known.
In the house "wcts" and "drys"
will clash In sharp but probably
short struggle over prohibition en-
forcement legislation. In the senate
the first half OF the week viii see
diminishing preliminary TO the battle
which begins Thursday with presen-
tation of the peace treaty and league
OF nations covenant by President VII.
son.
Tho greatest activity was displayed
today by league advocates and OPP
ponents alike.
senator Robinson and Senator
Fletcher. democrats. declared attacks
on the league misguided. Robinson
said American sovereignty is I
threatened in any way. Fletcher de
clared the covenant should be adopt
ed unanimously. Article 10 fin partic-
ular should not be eliminated, he
said. as that would leave the GOV.
cnant lfelcss.
Senator Borah called the proposed
defense treaty with France the pre-
mature obituary of the league"
The French treaty. Borah said. r.
treaty for war; Il will prevent dis
armament: IL conflicts with Prcsi.
dent Wilson's denunciation OF "spe-
clal alliances within the league: II
will lead 10 other special alliances by
other nations.
"rhc real explanation OF tn is
treaty is that Cle-nenccau demanded
the alliance for his support OF the
league. and we traded with him." Bo-
rah said
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-07

FIND ANCIENT BELL
IN OLD GRAVEYARD

LONDON, July -Ploughing over
what was formerly the graveyard of
the old Kirkmoyle parish church.
which was in ruins in 1922. n farmer
unearthed a bronze church bell be-
lieved to be over 800 years old. II
was in state of splendid preserva-
ton, with "A clear, powerful tone.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-07
cow KICKS AGAINST
THE DAYLIGHT LAW

sAYvILLE, l.. l.. July THE
biggest kick against the daylight
saving law Is from the cows. They
can't see why they should be MIXED
an hour earlier and refuse to be ruled
by statute. THE daylight saving
has cost the United States millions
OF dollars in "A decreased supply OF
milk" said Otis s. Peabody. 1.-THE
cows simply will not understand
why they should submit TO milking
an hour earlier and there has been
a noticeable hold-back In the pre-
viously free and spontaneous flow OF
milk
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-07

Every cloud has silver lining.
That is where clouds have the bulge
on trousers pockets.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-07
SURVIVOR WINS CUP

BARNET. England. July THE
Lusitania cup presented to the Old
Fold Manor Golf club here for an.
nual competition by +. Battlesby, to
commemorate the rescue OF his
brother from the Lusitania. was won
this year by Frank Partridge. a sur
vivor OF the Inflated liner.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-07
LAST OF SEA EAGLES

LONDON, July 1.-THE last OF the
white-tailed or sea eagles of the Shet-
lands. the old white-tailed eagle of
North Roe, who after the death of
her mate eight years ago haunted
the old nest, has disappeared. She
was the last OF the British species.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-07
MARRIED MEN BARRED

LONDON, j ~ Married men
are no longer permitted to join the
police force at Carnarvonshire. A de-
cree to that effect has been issued
by the chief constable. He declares
that it Is not because married men
do not make as good policemen as
single mon, but because of the short
age Of houses.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-07
FINED FOR Fl YEARS
FOR INJURING WOMAN

LONDON. July morris Calm.
sky. Romford butcher. was directed
by Judge Graham. in the Bow county
court, to pay sl.25 a month for 81
years to an aged needlewoman, who
was run down by the butchers shop.
boy. The boy was delivering pack.
ages on a bicycle. The total sum Of
the fine Is $500.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-07
THIS JUDGE HAS
CURE FOR CRUELTY

LONDON. July w. ID. Cornish.
a justice OF the peace. has new way
OF settling matrimonial difficulties.
When wives come to him with their
tales Of woe he invites the husband
TO call. seats him in an armchair,
gimes him "A cigar. and in a heart-to.
heart chat patches up the marital
troubles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-07
PARsNIPs SOARING

LONDON, July S.--The price of
parsnips has scared upward LAG per
cent, leading all other vegetables.
The cause Is inexplicable to vegeta-
BILE dealers and growers. Numerous
other vegetables also have gone up
ward. White turnips are 404 per
cent higher.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-07

ganda matter. More than $50 900 900
words OF foreign matter were exam
ined In The Journals campaign be-
fore the end OF 1918.
Tho Milwaukee Journal. now in It's
37th year. was established by l.. W.
Nlcman. who is still It's cditor.in.chief
and acting head.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-07
THIEF WON MEDALS;
Is SENTENCED AGAIN

LONDON. July Frank Percy
Berry. who on being released from
prison won the Distinguished Con.
duct medal and the Military medal
In France. was sentenced to six
months Imprisonment in the Tower
Bridge court for stealing $3.50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-07

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We Seattle We
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you here for your dental work
FREE EXAMINATION
We will gladly give examination and estimate work
putting you under obligations
have work done unless want it.
if have teeth that need
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-07
MAY AND DECEMBER

LONDON. July THE war office
announces the repatriation of n Bel
gian, 60 years old and his 21.year.old
English wife. The bride was active
In bringing about the repatriation of
her husband
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-07
If YOUR Teeth arr BAD
Investigate Our System of Up-to-Date Dentistry

We sag to you, you can haze good teeth.
There rs no reason 10hy you should go on
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Arrange to come to our office right away
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we have been able to bring the cost of the
very best dentistry down to where it is
within the reach of all.
Every operator in this office is a graduate
registered dentist, so you are sure Of having
your work done by man who understands
his business thoroughly and knows how to
do your work in the way it ought to be done
to give you lasting satisfaction. Every one
of our operators has his certificate from the
state dental board hanging right on the wall
in front OF his dental char III plain sight OF
ALL
We use the best Of materials only.
We guarantee all our work to give you
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-22

Miss Narsery r. Kinder Of
Bridgeport Conn winner OF the ma
tional indoor championship added
90 her laurels Gao the national shoot
ca the naval rifle range Caldwell. y.
T.. bv winning the national Junior
championship Miss kinder. who is
only - years old. won che match
with "a score of go ont ~ "a possible
100 she shot with "a l2-pouud rifle
longer Than herself The girl re-
Gently won the junior championship
for consecutive bulleyes with a score
offN
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-22
NO GERMAN I'M OKLAHOMA
SCHOOLS: BOOKS SCARCE

OKLAHOMA city. Okla. Aug. %.
There viii 20 no German taught
in any Of the schools of Oklahoma
This year This is the opinion Of r.
III. Wilson. state superintendent Of
schools There's a reason ne SAYS
when the last selection of text
books was made by state officials
for the coming year no German text
books We're adopted.
While the state law only permits
'..smau Co boz taught above the
grades SGT no books were selected.
colleges and hieh schools may teach
&c. according 20 MIR Wilson. but so
ear he hes heard of no such action
or The part OF any schools
There was mo- opposition from any
school presidents or faculty men to
the omission Mr. Wilson said that
in his opinion il viii be some years
before German is again used i'm the
schools.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-22

clubs personnel are men with over
seas experience. and in the men,
bership are enough men 10 make up
any type OF organization desired.
The club also includes many ex-
perienced balloonists
Among the members are i've
aces" including Lieut. d. 5. In
sails. the only naval ace @ the
war. other aces in the club are
Lieut.. Frederick +. Luff. Lieut.. Ar
chic Buchanan, Lieut. Thomas Her
bert and Lieut.. George ". Comey
Lieuts. Liff, Buchanan and Her
bert won decorations while serving
with the British flying corps.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-22
j. s. IS WORLD s
RICHEST NATION
Leads Not Only in NatiOna
Wealth. But Income Per
Capita Also.


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incomes OF EnElana' TerIl'hy anu
enc 'l''' 9'''''7 TOT. stamp
putes tae repecilFe Totals al.
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-22
HOLSTERS
4 Glance Deer
Indiana

RCSHNILLE WOMEN HAVE
found that they can combat the
II. 9. I. by purchasing their goods
in the right places. A grocer ask
cd a woman $3.50 FOR busheI Of
apples. She went 20 the farmer
where the grocer got the apples
and bought a bushel for 500. the
same price the grocer paid him.
PROMISES AND KISSES
caused young Indianapolis girl
20 fan IN love with "A soldier They
married He went 20 France. She
had her first born baby He re-
turned and would not own 10. She
asked the probation officer 70 md
a home for her baby.
FAIR PRICES" N TERRE
Haute was made Up by the com
mittee that happened" % be
composed of local merchants. and
the new scale, in nearly every In
stance, places the "fair and rea-
soma BILE" price above the former
prices
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-22
Follow Military Lines.

The reserve unit is to be organized
along strictly military lines with
officers holding reserve commissions
and men readyato enter combat work
without delay. Fifty per cent OF the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-22

GIRLS. POOR THINGS, THEY
are all right. but they talk too
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-22
CLEVELAND Gets
FLYING RESERVE
Air Veterans, Including the
Five Aces" Are Pushing
Establishment of Unit.

CLEVELAND, o.. Augt 22.-This
city is to have United States avia-
ton unit No. l. the first or a score
Of similar units 20 be located
throughout the country. according
TO present indications.
The Cleveland Aviation club.
made up Of more than $50 men who
saw service with the american and
allied forces, is behind the move
ment to bring the unit here and &C
cording to Rex L. Uden. secretary.
the club is confident OF success.
Five members already have pur-
chased flying machines through the
club for early deliveries Three are
airplanes and the other 1.-TWO hydro
planes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-22

loud Prof ". y. Henderson.
speaking before the Shelby Coun-
- Teachers Institute at Shelby
Vile. threw praises upon the young
teachers then spoiled IL all by say
ing they must learn 70 modulate
their voices
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-22

LOGANsPORT PEOPLE FAIL
ed 20 heed the advantage 10 be
gained by purChasing army food,
at least but 20 orders were placed
with the postmaster during the
first three days II business.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-22

GEORGE SELLERS OF KO-
komO alighted IN The lap Of Mrs.
Link Crigsby when tho motorcycle
he was driving crashed into the
auto being driven by Grigsby.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-22

LAKE FOREST. Il.-The devil
"A few weeks. Every one Of the
three pastors here have gone on
vacations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-22
MEXICAN DEPUTIES IN
DUEL WITHOUT EFFECT

LAREDO. Tex. Aug PA duel
between two members Of the Mex
lean chamber Of deputies, Nictorlo
L'Orandi OF Vera Cruz. and Luis
Espinosa OF Chiapas. at a point near
the capital is described by all the
Mexico City papers received here.
Six shots were fired without effect.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-22

NEW YORK - Mrs. Kathleen
Sinclair could stand "A lot. but she
sued for divorce when her hus-
band denied her silk stockings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-22
THINGS LOOKED LIKE THE

THINGS LOOKED like THE
olden days when the country was
wet. according 10 Sergt. Winkler
OF Indianapolis when he raided
the dry beer establishment OF
David Wesslcr. Whisky. wines.
vermuth and other intoxicants
we're flowing freely from bottles
when he made the raid.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-28
The Twirley Twins
in Trouble
BY Robert Carlton Brown

TOOK out his watch, deliberately set
It back half an hour. wrapped it in
the wrinkled skin-like object he had
removed from Aiert's collar. then
listening and locating the sounds in
a rear room on that floor. he an
preached the door with audible
tread and Knocked lightly.
The shutting steps ceased with
in. There came no answer.
Il say-pardon me-you folks
goin' on the six-ffty, too" he said
sleepily. can I borrow a collar?
Heard YOU kickin' around and"
The door was abruptly opened a
crack by a wiry young man. short
and with a pleasant. though oily
and oriental cast 20 his features. A
small feminine hand rested on his
shoulder and seemed to be Juggling
him back
"A collar? Sure thing. What
size do you want?" asked the short.
hush-faced young fellow through
the door crack.
six an seven-eights. mean
fifteen an a quarter. Say. YOU amt
the Twirley Twins, are you?" ask
I I'd Poe from the passageway.
throwing back one side Of the
/ fawn- colored cravenette to remove
a wallet from his hip pocket.
THE very same" cried the ami
able young man, squirting his eyes
professionally through the gloom
and opening the door another notch
in spite of the restraining hand on
his shoulder.
Saw you work down i'm San
Antoine. Good act that. Where S
the Missis? Clever kid" Poe adopt
cd the easy manner of a sporting
man quite naturally.
Thanks! VIII this collar do"
came a forced feminine voice from
within. and a mate 20 the hand on
the Twirley Twins shoulder pushed
a stiff, starchy circle Of white quiv-
eringly through the opening.
That amt a collar That's a
cuff" cried Poe, quickly dropping
behind him the article he had ask.
ed for and selecting a card from hi.
wallet which bore the name OF
Hardy. the name by which he wa.
know nto the sporting fraternity
He handed it 10 the man with z
laugh as an exclamation of disap-
pointmeOnt came from the woman
Thomas Hardy" read the T'wir-
ley Twin. Not the Thomas Hardy
angel of the Merry WhirI show
The very same. What's left Of
him." said Poe promptly smiling tc
himself at being called "angeT" o.
a company ne had formed under hi.
assumed name only as an adjunc
TO scheme for running down one
of the cleverest bank swindlers in
New York. He drew the raineoat
closer about him and edged into
the doorway.
Come in. Come IN. Glad to SEE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-28

YOU" cried the young fellow. who
had been with the Merry Whirl Co.
and 20 whom its hacker was great
man.
A CRY OF alarm from the woman.
I'm not dressed, Dick. don't let
him in. I'm not dressed"
But her husband Ga twin only in
the profession) had already thrown
the door open and disclosed her 10
the keen eyes Of Christopher Poe.
fully gowned in a somewhat worn
travelling suit.
by George. I'm glad 20 see you,
Mr. Hardy Kid. shake hands with
the best IN the business. \ game
hacker and a good loser. I'd tell you
10 take off your hat to him II ]
thought you'd ever get it back on
straight"
Mrs Twirley bowed stiltedly and
said in a very STACEY aside, Dick
we must be going. Well miss that
train.
What time YOU got, Mr. Hardy -
asked the Twirley Twin
Christopher Poe drew out his
watch and with a comfortable yawn
removed II from the thin skin COW
ering. Five thirty" he announced
exhibiting the watch dial 70 the
Twirley Twins and exclaiming. "Oh
that watch case, it's just a souvenir
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-28

a small revolver.
Poe holding her hard so the iron
was directed at her amazed husband
who had stepped back involuntarily
sized up the weapon in a sharp scru-
tiny. dropped her hand and laughed.
only a property pistol, You may
resume your seat on those two suit
cases you were guarding"
''Twirley," he turned 10 the young
man, face doughlike, trying 10 mas
ter his quivering frame. 'Twirley, !
want to talk business with you-sit
over there"
The young fellow dropped limp in
the seat indicated as Christopher
Poe dropped 10 the edge of a
straight backed chair and tilted il a
a comfortable angle against the door
OF the room. Mrs. Twirley sat or
the suit case, one cheek drawn VI
in a hardened, sarcastic smirk, her
eyes smOldering sullenly.
How long have you folks beer
out OF work ?" asked Poe sharply.
Seven months said Twirley in
an awed hollow tone.
I see. That's a long time" unused
Poe. and you've been living in
this room two months"
ON credit" put in Mrs Twirley
with a twist OF her lips.
Stranded" added her husband.
TOO bad. You must have been
desperate" continued Poe thought.
fully. switching his gaze 10 Mrs
Twirley. mo clothes - nothing
Hard luck" he said. Damn hard
luck. Clever people you were, too
too many acrobatic teams though
that was your trouble"
CONTINUED FRIDAY
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-28

as ne saw their eyes riveted on the
wrinkIed skin in his other hand.
Mrs. Twirley shifted cautiously
twice. glinted her eyes at Poe and
stepped back quickly 10 seat herself
on two suit cases in a corner, cover
ing them completely with her skirts.
Her husband stood stupefied. smiling
the air also and staring at the unique
watch case.
Came from Paris. continued Poe
pleasantly. rubbing the skin between
his fingers fondly You know. it's
Just what's left OF one of those little
Harlequin bladders they use on a
string TO smash each other over the
head with in team work. You know,
didn't you use them in that panto-
mime acrobatic stunt l saw you IN
three years ago at Frisco
Eyes, believe we did, Mrs.
Twrily cleared her throat harshly
and continued. But it didn't smell
Of chic" she ended in a stiffied
scream and rushed toward the man
she had heard OF as a theatrical
banker. crying. Look out, That
picture behind you is falling"
Poe made a quick move as If TO
look but instead stepped forward and
caught Mrs. Twirley's hand as it
emerged from beneath newspaper
% on the table. containing the butt OF