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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-08-28
Andrew Carnegie is dead. '

Andrew Carnegie is dead. We
mourn his loss. He was one Of Ame-
rica's foremost anti-impcrialists.
Back IN 1899, when hostility be-
tween the Americans and the Fill
pinos prevailed incident to the taking
over Of the Philippines, Andrew Car
ncgic approached President McKin-
ley and offered to reimburse the Uni
ted States Government for the $2O,-
100000 paid to Spain in considcra-
ton Of the ,cssion Of the Philippines,
requesting 1t the same time that he
be sent to th" Philippines to bring
the happy tidings that Philippine in
dependence would soon be granted.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-08-28

There IS more Catarrh in this section
or the country than all other diseases
put together. and for years II was sup
posed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed
local remedies. and by constantly falling
to cure with local treatment. pronounced
II incurable. Catarrh 10 a local disease.
greatly influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine. manufactured by F. J. Cheney Il
Co. Toledo. Ohio. is constitutional
remedy. is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on tho Mucous Surfaces
OF the System. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward Is offered for any case that Halls
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
+. j. CHENEY &c CO. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. TIC.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-08-28
A PRACTICAL PRAYER

inc prayers Of the Chaplin Of
Congress sometimes take very prac-
tical turn.
Recently proftccring and the high
cost OF living got special mention in
the prayer in Congress Of Chaplin
COudon.
He said:
Our Father in heaven, we lift up
our hearts in gratitude to Thee that
measures are being put into practice
to alleviate the unparalleled condi
tlons existing in our country; that
the authorities will look into them
with view Of cutting down the high
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-08-28
) Al S N A P
KILLS RATS

Also mice. Absolutely prevents
odors from carcass. One package
proves this. RAT-SNAP comes in
cakes-no mixing with other food.
Guaranteed.
Csc. size q cake) enough for Pan
try, Kitchen or Cellar.
Soc. size e cakes) for Chicken
House, coops, or small buildings.
all farm and out-buildngs, storage
buildings, or factory buildings.
Sold and Guaranteed bv
Farmers Hardware Co. Souare
Deal Drug Co. and A. F.. Davis
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-08-28
'Rat-Snap Beats the Best Trap Ever
Made" Mrs. Emily Shaw ,avs.

"My husband bought a 81 trap.
bought a SOC box of RAT-SNAP. The
trap only caught rats but Rat-Snap
killed IL in week. I'm never with
out Rat-Snap. Reckon l couldn't
raise chicks without it." RAT-SNAP
comes in cakes. Three sizes, 25c, soc,
$l.OO. Sold and guaranteed by Farm
ers Hardware Co.. Square Deal Drug
Co., and A. F. Davis.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-08-28

cost Of living and proiitccring in all
branches; that the pursuit of life,
liberty and happiness may be rcali-
zed in getting back to the normal;
that good government may obtain in
all the conditions of life. In the name
of truth and right and Justice. Amen.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-08-28

the Director General Of Railroads is
that all coal-burning locomotives in
road service weighing 100000 pounds
and over shall be equipped with me-
chanical stokcrs, and that two fire.
men shall be employed on all such
locomotives until they are so
equipped.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-08-28

lie himself is gone. But the Filipinos
find consolation in the fact that there
are many others in the American
body polite, who, true to the tradi-
uons of the republic, are as genuine
ly antl-Imperiaiistic as the great phil
anthropiSt.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-08-28

In these days of strikes the New
York World suggests, cartoonicaly,
the possibility of strike by the
Strike Breakers Union.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-08-28

WANTED: FARM HANDS, Good
Plow hands; man with family pre-
ferred. d. p. Douglass.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-08-28

Subscription Rates: $l.5O Year;
six months, rs cents.-Invariably in
advance.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-08-28

We know D. S. Tires Good Tires That's why we sell them
Whlte=BuChanan Co., Chesterfield. Mongo Bros
PageandW M. Pankey, Patrick Griggs Bros, RUBY
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-08-28

C<neis sre soId everywhere
In scientifically sealed pack.
sfes of 20 cigarettes; or ten
packages GOO ciszrsffesJ in.
fisssine- e-psper.eovered ca rfon.
We strongly recommend this
carton for the home or Office
supply or whom you travel
Evening star., 1919-04-28

FOUR BLOCKS OF WISCONSIN AVE, 6h
acres and Groom residence. with modern i'm
provements: large modern chicken house, ten
ant house, barn, stable and garage. Located
at Friendship Heights at the ID. c. line. Ideal
chicken farm. big bargain. Price, $500.
JOSEPH c. ZIRkLE.
203 Colorado bldg. 14th and G sts.
Evening star., 1919-04-28
WANTED-APARTMENTS.

TWO OR THREE UNFURNISHED ROOMS
wanted with private bath; must be in NV
section of city; state lowest monthly rate. Ad-
dress Box 251-H Star office. 3Os
ONE OR TWO ROOMS, KITCHENETTE AND
bath: furnished or unfurnished. Call Frank
lin 74S4, between and 3. 29s
TWO YOUNG LADIES, WITH REFERENCES,
will pay $50 to $75 for small apartment: pre-
fer subrent from parties leaving for summer
piano and home comforts desired. Call War
Dept. 2S24.
DESIRABLE . OR ROOMS, KITCHEN
cite and bath> completely furnished; . per-
sons for . months NV. references. Address
Box 256-H, Star Office. 29s
FOUR OR FIVE ROOMS BY PERMANENT
govt. employe; buy furniture to obtain lease
Reply, giving price, location and details, to
Box 248-E, Star office.
Evening star., 1919-04-28
COUNTRY PROPERTY.

FARM, COUNTRY AND SUBURBAN HOME
purchases made safe by certificate of title Of
Maryland Real Estate Title Company. J9n, II
st. INV. nA
Evening star., 1919-04-28
FOR RENT-HOUsEs.
FURNISHED.

FURNISHED.
GROOM AND BATH HOUSE AND GARAGE
in beautiful Chevy Chase: completely furnished.
including piano and grafonola; $113 per month
+. H. TAGGART. 1920 New York ave- NV
WASHINGTON'S MOST BEAUTIFUL SUBUR-
ban furnished house, Single Oak. located
Woodley lane; containing IA rooms. baths.
spacious grounds. garage; will lease from June
1. 1919. Permit and further particulars, ap-
ply THOMAS j. FISHER CO., lNC., a3S
18th st. NV.
FOR ES-FURNIsHED-vERY
desirable three story and basement residence
on Mass. ave-. Dupont Circle. conta ming
9 rooms, baths; in excellent condition; $S,OOo
per annum: electric light.
FITCH, FOX & BROWN,
1713 Eye st. NV.
Beautiful Chevy Chase Home
For Rent
For four months, May Is to Sept. Is. House
contains Z rooms, bath, sleeping porch. Fur
niture is Of the best. Rent, $175 per month.
Apply Sales Dept.
THOS. E. FARRELL,
WOODWARD BLDG. MAIN 76s.
= ROOMS. BATHS; PORCHES; LARGE
yard; splendid neighborhood in Mt. Pleasant;
children acceptable. Phone Col. 516S-J.
ATTRACTIVELY FURNISHED HOUSE; 10
rooms, baths: four blocks north of Dupont
Circle: west of Connecticut ave. Address Box
9th. Star office. 30'
Evening star., 1919-04-28
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
FOR sALE-Cort.,urN-


5a4 ACRES OF LAND, IMPROVED BY GOOD
S-room dwelling with hotwater heat. bat tn: ga
plant; necessary outbuidngs. including barn
and small store room building: on public road
splendid young orchard; only } miles from
Congress Heights electric line: good roads;
5000. JESSE L. HElSkE ELL 1403 ii st. n W
5-ROOM HOUSE AND oUTRUIIDING AND
some fruit: good location. Phone Bethesda
35-J. or get on Rockville car and get or
Delrsy ave-. Woodmont, and ask for Mr..
CLUB. 2ss
FOR SALE-FARM NEAR CITY. on CONDUIT
RD.. mile CABIN JOHN BRIDGE; 81
ACRES. facing road. running back to canal:
all under cultivation; Groom house, 2-story
barn. tenant house, 2-story chicken house
25x70 II. auto shed. sprnghouse. smokchouse:
stream running through place: instant posses
sion; owner must sell; for quick sale, price,
81, 500: terms. 81. 500 cash.
{. +. wARING. 14l6 ST. NV.
5 OR 10 ACRES on PIKE AND CAR LINE
in Fairfax Co, Va. near courthouse: will
build small bungalow reasonable terms and
cash payment. Address Box 336-D. Star
office. cSs
FARM. COUNTRY AND SUBURBAN HOUSE
purchases made absolutely safe and secure by
certificate of title OF the Maryland Real Estate
Title Company, 1901 II st. NV. 2Ss
If You ARE SEEKING TO BUY A MODERN
suburban home. consult us. We have houses
under construction continually.
Prices and terms reasonable.
THE RIvERDALE PARK CO..
Builders OF Homes
Riverdale MARYLAND,
Evening star., 1919-04-28
FOR RENT.

To ADULTS ONLY-BRICK BUNGALOW.
Linden. Md. Convenient TO steam and electric
cars. Six rooms, bath, pantry. electric light.
ot-water heat, garden. sanitary sewerage.
Phone Woodside Q. after Pm, or address
Box 245-H. Star office. 500
Evening star., 1919-04-28

1915 EUCLID ST. N.W-Extra large front
room. with 5 windows. nicely furnished: .
double beds and sanitary folding cot: electric
and gas lights; tiled bath; h:w.h. select resi-
either gentlemen or ladies. References ex-
changed 0Ss
Evening star., 1919-04-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Continued.
SUBSTANTIAL BONUS paid. furniture
purchased. to secure lease on four or five room
housekeeping apartment within walking dis
tance Of Treasury: three adults: permanent.
Address Box 234-E. Star office. 20"
SO BONUS FOR OR 8 UNFURNISHED
loom apt. in NV; near 18th and Col. road
preferred. Phi. Columbia 2537. 3s
BY HUSBAND AND WIFE, "a ROOM IN
furnished apartment at once or June 1. Ad-
dress Box 15S-H, Star office. IS
RONUS, ONE OR TWO ROOMS. KITCHEN
cite and bath. unfurnished northwest section
Phone Col. 6101. Address Box 63-H, Star Of
flee.
TWO ROOMS. KITCHENETrE. OR THREE
rooms: private residence. with refined people.
Mrs. RISLEY. 1923 10th st NV.
UNFURNISHED. 8 OR ROOMS AND BATH ,
middle-aged couple: no children; permanent; !;
walking distance Of Treasury; state terms.
Address Box 7S-H. Star office. .Ss
WANTED-MAY /. 8 ROOMS. KITCHEN
ette and bath near Dupont Circle II possible
Address Rox 52-H, Star office. 2Ss
Evening star., 1919-04-28

3sToRY BRICK, 1900 FIT. FLOOR SPACE;
lot 10, 600 feet; rear 10 N s.e. Sell $1,000;
rent. 500 year. Immediate possession. Own
er, W. E-NASH. 122 NJ NV.
Evening star., 1919-04-28

RESPONSIBLE YOUNG COUPLE WITH
well behaved girl years, want u furnished
apartment or small house for summer; suburbs
preferred. Address Box 252-H. Star office. 29'
NOT LESS THAN 6 ROOMS, WITH GOOD
yard; moderately priced. Address Box 190-H,
Star office sSs
Evening star., 1919-04-28

Arlington P. O., Va,
Phone Rosslyn 80,
w. E. Rogers, Manager.
Or branch office room. 335 Southern bldg.
Phone Franklin 1892. r. 4. Johanson.
IN VIRGINIA, FROM OWNER DIRECT.
small bungalow with al! modern improvements;
near car: suitable for committing; state terms
and full particulars NJ. BOWEN. 1928
Lamont st. II
Evening star., 1919-04-28
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE. ETC.
COntinUel.

STUTz ROADSTER 1917
Dark blue body; wire wheels; Silvertown
cord tires; completely equipped, including spot
light: driven about 900 miles; excellent con-
dition; price. 81, $50. Information obtainable
from Capt g. W. Redelle, North 1870, or ad-
dress Rox 3O1 n Star office S9s
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-30
IF Thin AND
NERVOUS, TRY
PHOSPHATE
Nothing Like Plain Bitro. Phosphate to
Put on Firm, Healthy Flesh and
to Increase Strength, Vlpor
and Nerve Force.


when one stops to consider the host
Of thin people who are searching con-
tinually for some method by which
they may increase their flesh to normal
proportions by the filling out of ugly
hollows, the rounding off of protruding
angles with the attendant bloom of
health n attractiveness, II Is no Won
der that many and varied suggestions
along this line appear from time to
time in public print,
While excessive thhness might be
attributed to various and subtle auses
known fact that the lack of sufficient
phosphorus in the human system is
very largely responsible for this con-
dition. Experiments on humans and
animals by many scientists have DEM
onstrated beyond question OF doubt
that a body deficient in PHOSPHORUS
becomes nervous sickly and thin. A
noted author and professor in his
book, Chemistry and Food Nutrition"
published in 1918, says: . that
the amount Of phosphorous required
for the normal nutrition OF man is seri-
ously underestimate In many of our
standard text looks
II seems to be well established that
this deficiency in PHOSPHORUS may now
be met by the use of an organic phos-
phate known throughout English speak
ing countries as Bitro-Phosphate.
Through the assimilation of this phcs-
phate by the nerve tissue the phos-
phoric content when absorbed in the
amount normally required by nature
| soon produces a welcome change in our
body and mind. Nerve tension disap-
pears, vigor and strength replace
weakness and lack Of energy, and the
| whole body soon loses its ugly hollows
! and abrupt angles, becoming enveloped
in a glow OF perfect health and beauty
| and the will ard strength TO be up and
| Memphis and all good druggists.
CAUTION - While Bitro- Phosphate
\ is unsurpassed for the relief of nery-
| BUSINESS, general debility, etc, those
| taking it who do not desire to nut on
' flesh should use extra care In avoiding
f~at.producinE foodA
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-30
REELFOOT LAKE IS
LEASED FOR OIL
Newberry, Texas Oil Man, Is
70 Drill Wells and Prospect
for Petroleum.

HICKMAN, KY, July 80. (Spl)-W.
II. Newberry, the Texas millionaire oil
man. who is spending or going to spend
a quarter Of a million dollars in the
Reelfoot Lake section in search of oil,
has leased from the state OF Tennessee
Reelfoot Lake, Gov. Roberts, Of Ten
nessee. having announced Mr.. New
berry would be permitted to bore for oil
In Reelfoot Lake and must start within
six months, according to the terms OF
the contract with the state. The con-
tract is that Newberry pays 800 down
and $40, 900 a year to the state and he
must have a well 1900 feet down by
Sept. !, 1920. and must develop each
Reelfoot Lake will also be protected
when borings are sunk in the lake bed,
high castings having to be set so that
no oil will overflow and reach the lake
In case Of a strike, thereby preserv-
ing the fish and one of the greatest
hunting and fishing spots in the South.
After the sensational strike at Lake
Caddo, Ia, where oil was struck in the
lake bed, interest in whether oil
abounded in this section again became
manifest. Reelfoot Lake and Caddo
Lake are both Of volcanic origin and
their geological formations are similar,
according to biologists reports. Oil
sands are known to exist underneath
the lake bed, according to experienced
oil men.
Since this announcement and the
presence of representatives Of the diff
ferent oil companies in the neighbor-
hood OF Reelfoot Lake, property In that
section has been changing hands rapid
ly and at swiftly advanced rates.
Mr.. N~ewberry, through local attor-
neys, has been leasing land between
Hickman and the lake and now holds
oil rights on around 80, 900 acres west Of
Hickman. Where oil Is struck the
owner Of the property will get a royalty
Of one-eighth and so much per acre
per year.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-30
20. Henry and al Jennings"
Thrilling Story of Two Men Who Had Most Spectacular Careers OF
Urine, Served Time and Came Back to Distinguished
and Useful Careers.
Copyright by AL Jennings, 1919

Houston to the shooting. They had
murdered deliberately, cowardly-they
bad shot from behind.
Before the night was aver the news
went like a flame through the country.
Woodward held its breath and waited
Tor the answering shot.
Houston and Love would come hack,
They expected me to get them.
The remors Of the night before had
reared like a coiled snake into a mol
onous vengeance. There would be no
quitting now
The mean, sordid gray or early morn
ing mad Just streaked the night sky, My
rather came totkhe barn. He looked tall
and grim, but blanched as a leper,
Come In with me-" HIS voice seemed
pressed n flattened with misery.
Come In here" He led the way to the
lirium. w
There's one,'' he pointed.
And then he moved silently into the
on the board table.
MY fathers cavernous eyes glowed
into mine in a blazing scrutiny.
There's two" he said.
WOW what are you going to dof Are
YOU going to finish us?'
CHAPTER SIX.
49, hNO 81 WHlD ldSn CUTTING q
welt across my face, I felt like q beat
en-. covering dog.
Neither of us spoke. 1t was hard even
TO breathe. | could see that nv faith
er's hand trembled. did not want Ia
LOOK into his accusing face.
what did he mean? Did he expect
me 70 do nothing, while the whole OF
woodward waited for the blow?
He knew the spirit of these prairie
towns; Men settled their W ]ccounts
N SWIFT and deadly fashion. Elk fugi.
uves and old range men made I'm IN
population. They paid little tribute te
TIL marshals who administered 4,
were the meanest men In the country
they were all former horse thieves
Fuatlers or renegade highwaymen.
the outlaws did their financeerinc
with a six-shooter; the marshals use5
a whisky bottle.
have seen them, dozens OF time,
deliberately sneak the bottle into In,
schooner wagons going across thu
plains: double back on the
search the wagons, find the bottle, Ii,
their victims to the trees, hold Their
until the ~scoundrelly trick rave theu
about 10 prisoners. Then they woul,
drive them all into Fort Smith. pro
duce their fraudulent evidence, coilec
mileage and cold bloodedly have thos
innocent men sent up for four or fiy,
years on the charge Of introducing liz
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-30
RETURNED MISSION
WORKERS WELCOMED

COLUMBUS. Miss, July 80. (Spl)-
DR.. and Mrs. e. T. Lawrence, both ma
tives OF Lowndes county, who for the
past Is years have been engaged In
now visiting relatives at their former
home in the Caledonia n~eighborhood,
were recently rendered a reception by
citizens of that community. More than
200 guests attended the reception,
among those present having been Hon.
W. II. Smith, president of the Missis-
sippi Agricultural and Mechanical col
lege at Starkville, and Prof. E. A.
Stanley, superintendent of education
for Lowndes county.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-30

closed mouth. lie told me Of a robbery
that had been pulled off on the Santa
Fe.
Amt much in range work" he end
ed. Reckon you'll join us yet"
He was a shrewd prophet. Not more
than a month later John HAIRLESS was
sitting on the porch Of the ranchhouse.
/ was standing in the door. A hester
rode up. We knew that something had
happened.
The hester comes only to bring news.
II there's one fellow in the world that
loves gossip it's these puffy little farm
ers that nestle in the flats. 1t makes
thin big with importance.
John Harliss was a blond giant. He
lowered over the clustering hester.
Amt heard the news, hev YEP"
Then he caught 81 .sht of me and added
furtively. "They cleared the fellows
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-30

uor into the Indian Territory. Ohio
p~enitentiary when | landed there, was
chucked with men serving time on such
trumped-up cases. S
N "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-30
ID HURT WHEN STREET
CAR JUMPS OFF BRIDGE

KNOXVILLE, Tenn; Juiy so'1Fomr-
when a street car plunged over an abut-
ment of the Gay street viaduct, which
is being rebuilt, early Tuesday night.
The car dropped 20 ,eet and turned
over. We rails. following a rain was
attributed the cause of the accident.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-30
ITO Be Continued.


Baby's Second GUNNER
GROVES BABY BOWEL MEDICINE
will correct the Stomach and Bowel
Troubles and 1t is absolutely harmless.
Can be given to infants with perfect
safety. See directions on the bottle. 30c.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-30
Good Impulses Killed.

All that was good and human and
soft In me rushed into my throat, cried
itself out and died that hour that | sat
there with Eds head in my lap and his
blood soaked into my hands and my
clothes. Death was stealing into my
soul with a blight more fatal than the
wrecking OF my brothers body,
No one spoke-no one put out a hand
to me, until presently the doctor leaned
forward, al, let me do something;
get up now"
At the words the saloon was sudden
ly album with voices. Men crowded
about me. Sentences seemed to rush
from them like pebbles down a cliff.
He was standing right there play
ing pitch" some n began, Another
and another interrupted,
They struck from behind"
They sneaked In"
They soaked him when he was
down
"They pumped John"
They beat II like coyotes
And then they Gut II all together and
told It again and again from the be
shining
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-30
Shooting Follows Apology Gall

The saloon was the two-room wooden
shack with bar and gambling house
combined, the common type In the MIG
die West a quarter OF a century. ago.
Ed was playing pitch at one OF the
little side tables In the gambling room,
At one end of this room the town band
was giving a concert. A score OF craps
shooters were busy on either side.
Sam Houston and Jack Love came
In by the back door, passed In front
OF the band and separated, Houston
going toward Ed, Love sneaking, un-
seen behind his table. Both men were
drunk.
Are you going to apologize?n Hous-
ton blubbered. ED turned and faced
him. His back VAS to Houston.
when you're sober come back. Apol-
ogies will be settled then"
That's all wanted to know" Hous.
ton answered, shuffling off, AT the
same instant Love damned his IS
against Eds head and fired, As he
| dropped Houston rushed UP n pumped
two bullets into my brothers skull.
When the shooting broke the gam
blers barricaded themselves behind the
tables, Men In the harroom scurried
| into the street. John was standing u
side. He rushed in as Ed fell, Halt
way across the outer room Houston and
| Love caught him with a full Volley. Be
fore anyone recovered from the sudden
panic the murderers were gone,
Lawless Temper Cause.
They brought Ed home, John lay dy-
ing. MY father sat up and watched. |
| could not so near the house. | went
out to the barn and waited. felt like
another Cain,
There was no indecision in my hind
l knew that my lawless temper had
~precipitated the killing, But Love had
been laying for I'D. He had ribbed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-30
Continued From Previous Issue.)


FIVE. 81
KILLED both your hoys!'
Tho broken cry seemed running up
the stairs like a distraught presence;
pounding along the walls; shaking
through the doors. Its q~uivver beat
through the clamorous silence.
Thought stopped, My blood seemed to
be running into molten steel that was
wrapping me In quick, hot s~uffoca-
tion, | felt as though / were melting
Into a lump OF motionless terror.
My fathers voice sprang through the
hush-a howl, tortured and agonlned,
that trailed into a whistllng moan. II
shot through me like a cold blade.
Lifid, gray, helpless. his hands dropped
to his sides, HIS eyes like burnt holes
in a white cloth, he slumped against
the door.
Half dressed, I ran past him, down
the street toward the saloon. Some
thing black and hunched fell against
me, l put out my hand to strike 1t