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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
Personal Points

Mr. and Mrs NJ. Sosna of 2527
Twentieth avenue have returned
from an extended motor trip TO
On their way home they stopped for
three days in Des MOines visiting
with their son, Hyman SOsna-
Miss Lorraine Schmaldt of Gin
teenth street has returned home
after five weeks visit at Mime
sofa lake resorts and a week at the
state fair at Minneapolis.
MSS Lorraine Schmaldt of Clin-
ton is spending few days with her
ty-frst avenue.
MISS Mary Battell of Ames, who
has been visiting for the past week
with Miss Elizabeth Ogleyee at her
home, 154S Thirtieth street, re
turned home yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Wilson Of
2114 Twelfth avenue have returned
from Monmouth where they motor
ed the first of the week, taking
their daughter Miss Gladys. who is
to enter upon her second years
DR.. and Mrs J. Frank Waugh and
daughter Mildred left today for
their home in Chicago after spend-
ing the past 10 days visiting at the
home OF Mrs; Waugh's father, DR.,
J. H. Gibson, 1914 Fourteenth-and-
a-haf street. They are making the
trip by motor.
Dan and James Cavanaugh, Vim
cent Mccarthy, George DanieIson.
Joe Boeniz and Grin and John Lit
tig of this city, and Eugene Mclean
Of Davenport formed a party of
young men who left yesterday for
BourbOnnais, where they will enter
St, NiatOr college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard H. Nixon
of 1905 FOTty-fOurth street are the
parents of adaughter born this
morning. Mrs. Nixon was Miss
Mae Horney of this city before her
marriage.
Miss Marguerite Jenkins Of
Springfield, Mo- formerly of Mo
line, returned to her home last
evening after a visit of three weeks
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Ericsson,
1925 Fourth avenue.
Canton Carnes left last night for
st. Louis where he will enter the
st. Louis Military academy. During
the summer months he has been in
at the Chicago Musical
school where he continued his
study of violin. He will continue
music at the st. Louis school
who has been spending the past
few weeks at his home in Shickley,
Nebr., is expected to arrive in the
city tonight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry HAZEL of I'LL
Sixth avenue, are the parents of a
son. Mrs. HAZEL before her marriage
was Miss Mary Lynch of this city.
Mrs. Clark Won PosteI of 11O4
Thirteenth avenue and daughters.
Agnes and Lillian and Miss A. Storr
of this city and Miss F. Render of
Davenport have returned from an
auto trip to Lake Park, Iowa, where
they visited with Mrs. Carl Storr.
Mrs. D B. Jordan, the mother OF
Colonel Harry B. Jordan, com
mandant of the Rock Island ar
senal, IS visiting her son at his
home on arsenal island.
Mr. and Mrs A H. Leh of 514
Twenty-seventh street are the par
ents of a daughter born Monday.
Mrs. M. J. Vinocour of the
apartment has gone on an
trip to Toledo, Ohio where
she will visit with Mr.. and Mrs. G. /
I.andesman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
CORYN RECEIVES
APPOINTMENT AS
BELGIAN CONSUL
Especial Moline Service.

Edward COryn, postmaster, re-
ceived official certification yester-
day from Presiden. Wilson of his
appointment as Belgian vice consul
in this district. The certificate fol.
low the original document from
the Belgian government and com
pletes the formality attending the
establishment of the office.
Mr. Coryn has been acting as vice
consul since the receipt of his or
iginal document from the Belgian
government. He will place his ap-
proval on passports of all visitors
to Belgium leaving this community
and will also take care of other
routine relationship between the
two countries as it affects this dis
trict
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
ANSWERED
BUT NOT SERIOUS

The fire department answered
two calls last evening, but neither
of them proved to be serious. A
false alarm was turned in at 1856
o'clock from box 13. First street
and Sixth avenue. At 11:1O the de-
partment was called to the John
Ryan Foundry at sos Forty-first
street. A small blaze was discov-
cred in a pit, but was quickly ex-
tinquished with buckets of water.
There was no damage done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
CLOTHIERS SEEK
WAYS TO REDUCE
PRICE OF WARES

Chicago, Ill, Sept. 10.-Belts and
will be the impend-
ing styles in mems clothing, ac-
cording to many Of the 500 mem
bers Of the National Association of
Retail ClOthiers, who are holding
their sixth annual convention here
But little hope is held out for a
decrease in the price. although the
clothiers are considering ways and
means for reducing the high costs
of everything.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
Three TRAFFIC
Men ON GUARD
AT TABERNACLE
Mayor and Chief Of Police Promise
Added Protection During Billy
Sunday Campaign.

Three traffic policemen will be
stationed on Twenty-fourth street
at Third, Fourth and Fifth ave-
nues, in the afternoon and even
ings OF the six weeks that Billy
Sunday, noted evangelist, will con-
duct his religious campaign in this
city.
J. F. Witter OF the central com
mittee in charge of the arrange
ments for the campaign. has re-
ceived the promise Of Mayor Harry
Schriver and Tom Cox, chief of po-
lice, to get added protection during
the six weeks. The additional traf-
fic men will be stationed on the
corners where passengers will I'M
load from street cars to the Sun
day tabernacle.
Plans for no parking on TWEEN
ty-fourth street, between Third and
Fifth avenues, and probably along
Third avenue between Twenty
third and Twenty-fourth streets,
and on, Fifth avenue between
Twenty-third and Twenty-fifth
streets. are being made. Mayor
oSAIAFSI Has pIOlillStu " d. ding
to have these streets marked off so
that no traffic cars Will be parked
there.
Rev. Pitzer Called Away.
Rev. H. Fl. Pitzer, Billy Sundays
advance man, has been called to
Chattanooga. Tenn, where some
difficulty is being experienced.
Sundays next campaign after
Rock Island. is to be made in Chat
tanooga. Rev. Mr. Pitzer is ex-
pected back Friday, but meanwhile
plans are in the hands of Fred
Rapp, in charge Of mems work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
BURLINGTON ASKS
TO LAY CROSSING
AND SIDE TRACKS

The Chicago, Burlington E.
Quincy Railroad company today
filed a petition with the Illinois pub
lie utilities commission asking for
authority to build a side track
along First avenue in Rock Island
and a crossing at the grade at
Tenth street in this city in order
to serve the feed and storage ware
house OF II. L. Becker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
FREDERICK FIRM
m BUDAPEST RULE

Paris, Sept. 10-Advices reaching
the peace conference from Buda-
pest indicate the government head
ed by DR.. Stephan FREDERICK prob
ably will remain in Office indefinite
~ 1t is said that Franz Heinrich's
effort to establish a coalition cabi
let has been abandoned and there
is apparently a general support Of
the FREDERICK government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
MEXICO PROTESTS ALSO.

Mexico City, Sept. 10.-A protest
against American army's acts in
crossing the frontier into Mexican
territory has been addressed to the
United States state department by
the Mexican government, accord
ing to Salvador Diago Fernandez.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
SHOOT UP NEGRO
AND BURN CORPSE

Athens, Ga, Sept. lobe Cox,
negro, alleged murdere of the
wife of an OgIethorpe county
farmer, was captured by a posse
today, taken to the scene of the
crime, his body riddled with bull
let's and burned at the stake. Sew
eral thousand people witnessed the
scene.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
DEPARTMENT STOKE

Among the Fall Millinery late arrivals are
smart tailored sailors of Hatters' plush These
are in black, navy, brown or taupe: $14.5O, $3.50
and $500.
Attractive new fall dress hats; black and col
ors; of silk plush, Lyons and chiffon velvets, and
effective combinations of materials. Large
shapes featuring graceful droops titled brins,
favor jaunty wing, wreath of glycerined ostrich
or fruit and flowers in rich autumn tints. Prices
range $1,000 up to $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
WAVES OVER SEA WALL.

Havana, Sept, lU.-CycIOne winds
were sweeping in from the gulf
Tuesday driving mountainous
waves over the sea wall. IS Adioin-
ing sections of the city were
flooded. Many families fed from
their homes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
BUILD FENCE TO
SURROUND POND
Especial Moline Service

A fence will be erected around
the pond at Eighteenth street and
Thirteenth avenue, in which a boy
was drowned recently, and all
teamsters will be compelled to
dump rubbish in it. The fence is to
prevent rubbish from being dump
ed anywhere but in the pond.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
BUYING AN ARSENAL.

Washington, Sept I0.-Authority
to complete the purchase of lard
for the Raritan arsenal near Metu-
chen, n. j., upon which nearly S10.-
600, 900 has been spent in perman-
ent improvements was asked today
by Secretary Baker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
EIGHT CENT FARES ST. LOUIS.

Jefferson City, Mo, Sept. 10.-A
street car fare of cents in St
Louis, effective Sept. 20. is provided
in an order issued by the Missouri
Public Service commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
TYPHOON In CHINA.

Annoy, China, Sept. 10-Three
thousand persons were killed in a
typhoon which swept over the
southeast coast, according to re-
ports from Flu Chow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10

"Extra Blend" cGTeC.
Use ID.
CereSata -four. large
sacks. $3.50.
E.sd beans. = cans fer
PC.
Blue Ribbon brand egg
noodles. IOr pkg.
Calrmei baking powder.
pound can Tor 27r.
Canned aaricntS, soc
can - 3 Tor SI.OO
Canned apples, , cans
for 35c,
Pure strained honey.
&c jar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
HOUSE ACTS FOR ADMIRALS.

Washington, Sept. 1O,-The bill
comforting the rank of permanent
admiral upon Admiral Benson and
Rear Admiral Sims has passed the
house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
Obituary

Funeral of Elizabeth Ii. Colby.
Funeral services of Elizabeth Fl.
Colby, who died Monday afternoon,
were held this afternoon in the
residence, 945 Forty-third street.
Burial was made in Weatherhead
cemetery, BarstoW
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
Boy Scout News

Scout troop No. of the First
Baptist church will hold meeting
at the church tomorrow evening.
An the members are asked to be
present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10

Best sugar cured ia
con, sliced soc ID.
Cooked luncheon roll,
Soc ID.
EonrlCss cottage ham.
Use ID
TisIiIwa cheese. zoe ID
Mustard sardines, .
cans Tor 35C
Shredded Goldfish. t5fsc
cau
Bulk sweet pickles, 3OC
quart
Zig Jam. quart lars for
i5c.
"Trocco" hutterine.
pound print. a5c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10

The average depth of the Allan
tic is estimated at about sixteen
thousand feet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10

The most spacious lodging house
IN the world is one for pilgrims at
Mecca, which accommodates 5000
persons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
Mrs. Mary Beck.

Mrs. Mary Beck, aged p years,
died at St. Anthony's hospital,
Rock Island. at o'clock this
morning, following an operation.
She is the wife of Clarence Beck
and resided near Presumption.
Mary McMeekin was born in
Mercer county. and had been a
resident in this part of the state
practically all her life. Surviving
is the widOwer, two children, a
brother, William McMeekin of
Sherrard and two other brothers,
one living in Davenport.
The body will be sent to Reyn-
olds tomorrow. where services
will be held and burial made in
the Richland Grove cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
FuneraI of Ne. Mright.

Funeral SERVICES OF Mrs. Amanda
Wright, who died Sunday night,
were held this afternoon in the
residence. 100 Dixon street, Milan.
with Rev r. W. Van Alstyne offc-
iating. Burial was in Chippian-
mock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
Groceries, Thursday:
MOLINE ILL.

Pure steam rendered lard, ? lbs.
to each (lOifh other eroceTies) for sc.
Dundee" eUaPoTated mild. 4 cans
to each, for 27c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
Funeral of Mrs. P. G. GreenaWalt

Funeral of Mrs. z. G. GTeenaWalt.
Private services over the body of
Mrs. Presley G. GTeenawaIt, who
died yesterday morning, were held
at the residence, $50 Twentieth
street, at 2:30 this afternoon. Rev.
w. G. Oglevee, of the South Park
Presbyterian church, was in charge
of the service. Interment was
made in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
Early Bargains in Fall
Shoes:

Women's black kid lace shoes,
high or low heels; $5.eS pair.
WOmen's Havana brown English
walking shoes: $3.50 pair.
WOmen'S Havana brown kid
shoes. high or low heels: SS.9s
pair.
WOmen'S Havana brown. cloth
top shoes, also gray kid. cloth top
high or low heels: choice 1898
pair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
In the Hosiery
Department.:

WOmen's pure thread boot silk
hose, black. brown or gray; all
sizes: $1.C0 pair.
WOmen's black fiber silk hose.
Burson fashioned foot: S1.7S pr.
WOmen's silk Isle hose, fashioned
foot; black, white and ColOrs: Csc
pair.
Mems silk iisie half hose. navy.
black and gray: 35c pair.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-26

Hello. Rushcroft," he greeteo. as N
meeting an old-time and greatly be
loved friend. This IL good. Pom
my soul You are like a thriving date
palm In the middle OF an endless des-
ert How are your
They shook hands warmly. Mr.. Dill
lingford slapped the newcomer on the
shoulder affectionateIy. Familiarity, and
shouted:
"Who would have dreamed we'd run
across good old Barnesy up here7 BY
Jove it's marvelousl'
Friends. countrymen," doomed Mr..
Rushcroft, "this is Mr.. Barnes Of New
York Not the man the book was
written about hut one Of the best fell
lows God ever put into this little world
Of ours. I do not recall your names,
gentlemen, or I would Introduce each
of you separately and divisibly."
Lyndon Rushcroft was tall. saggy
man Of fifty. Despite his determined
erectness he was inclined to sag from
the shoulders down. His head, huge
and gray. appeared to be much too
ponderous for his yielding body, and
yet he carried II manfully, even the
atrically. The lines In his dark, sea-
soned face were like burrows; his nose
was large and somewhat Dubious, his
mouth wide and grim. Thick. black
eyebrows shaded a pair of eyes in
which white was no longer apparent
II had given way to a permanent red.
A two-days' stubble covered his chin
and cheeks. Altogether he was a sin
gular exempllfication Of ones idea Of
the old-time actor
Passing through the office, his arm
linked In one Of Barnes, Mr.. Rush.
croft hesitated long enough to impress
upon Landlord Jones the importance
OF providing his distinguished friend,
Robert w. Barnes" with the very best
that the establishment afforded. Put
nam Jones blinked slightly and his
eyes sought the register as II to ac-
cuse or justify his memory. Then he
spat cOpiously into the corner, u nee
essary preliminary to a grin. He
hadn't much use for the great Lyndon
Rushcroft His grin was sardonic.
told him that Mr.. Rush.
croft was about TO be literally fed.
Continued next week.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-26
CHAPTER ~.
The First Wayfarer Lays His Pack
Aside and Falls in With Friends

The little hail In which he found
himself was the "office" through which
all men must pass who come as guests
to Harris Tavern. A steep. angular
staircase took up one end OF the room
Set in beneath its upper turn was the
counter over which the business of the
house was transacted. and behind this
man was engaged In the peaceful
occupation Of smoking a corncob pipe.
An open door to the right Of the
stairway gave entrance to a room from
which came the sound of a deep. sonO-
rous voice mployed In what turned
out to be conversational solo. To
the left another door led to what was
evidently the dining room. The glance
that the stranger sent In that direction
revealed two or three tables covered
with white cloths.
"Can you put LIE up for the nlghtf"
he inquired, advancing TO the counter.
syn look like Teller who'd want
a room with BATH" drawled the man
behind the counter. surveying the ap-
plicant from head TO foot. (which we
amt got" he added.
"Ill be satisfied to have a room with
a bed" said the other.
"sign here" was the laconic re-
Spouse.
Can l have SUPERB
FOOD for man and beast" said the
other patiently. He slapped his palm
oh Cd Ann hall
looked at the fresh name on the page.
''Thomas X. Barnes. New York." he
read aloud. He eyed the newcomer
once more. my name is JOnes--Put-
nam Jones. run this place. My IA
Their an grandfather run It before me.
Glad TO meet you. Mr. Barnes. We
used TO have hostler here named
Barnes. What's your idear fer footin'
II this time o. the Year,"
II do something like this every
spring. A month or six weeks OF II
puts me In fine shape for vacation
later on" supplied Mr.. Barnes whim-
slcally.
Mr.. Jones allowed a grin to steal
over his scanned face. He relnserted
the corncob pipe and took a couple of
pulls at II.
II never been to New York. but II
must be a heavenly place for a vaca-
tioa. II Teller en- Judge by what some
Of my present boarders have to say
about II. It's a sort Of play actors
paradise, amt itf'
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-26

ence hall. But the discovery about
forty years ago Of the identical design.
now In the Pennsylvania Historical So
ciety's collection, set the question at
rest.
1t was none other than Andrew Ham,
ilton, who not only held high office in
the province, but as lawyer made
the reputation Of the Philadelphia bar.
This was accomplished when he was
invited to New York to defend the
printer, Zenger. and contended success
fully for the liberty of the press. the
first time the subject had been settled
In court Of law In this country.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-26
Continued next week.
DESIGNED FAMOUS OLD HALL
Philadelphia Lawyer Architect Of
Building Where immortal Declare
ton Was Signed.

Independence hall stands not only
as the place Of rest for the Liberty
bell, but as the old Pennsylvania
statehouse. and the building wherin
the Declaration Of Independence was
signed in 1776, with John Hancock at
its head. 1t is still in excellent pres
ervation, and its quaint red and white
front and brick belfry give 1t an air
Of romance and antiquity.
For many years 1t was unknown
who was the designer Of the old state
house. now better known as Independ-
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-26

drew a small electric torch from his
pocket and directed Its slender ray
upon the signpost.
1T Is on the road TO Frogg's Cor
ner." she explained nervously. "a mile
and half. so I am told. II isn't on
the signpost. II Is a house. not a vii
lage. Thank you for your kindness.
And ! am not at all frightened" she
added. raising her voice slightly.
But you are" he cried. you're
scared half out OF your wits. You
can't fool me. I'd be scared myself
at the thought OF venturing into those
woods up yonder."
swell. then. I am frightened" she
confessed plaintively. almost out of
my boots"
THAT settles H." he said fatty. "You
shall not undertake It,"
"Oh, but must. am expected. II
Is import"
"If you are expected why didn't
someone meet you at the stationl
Seems TO ne"
"Harkl Do you hear-doesn't that
sound like an automobile-ahw The
hoarse honk OF an automobile horn
rose above the bowling wind, and an
instant later two faint lights came
rushing toward them around bend In
the mountain road. Better late than
never" she cried. her voice vibrant
once more.
He grasped her arm and jerked her
out OF the path OF the oncoming ma
chine. whose driver was sending Il
along at mad rate, regardless OF ruts
and stones and curves. The car ca
reened as II swung into the pike. skid
ded alarmlngly. and then the brakes
were damned down. Attended by
vast grinding Of gears and wheels. the
rafting old car came to a stop fifty
feet or more beyond them.
I'D sooner walk than take my
chances In an antediluvian rattletrap
like that" said the tall wayfarer,
bending quite close to her ear. at will
fall to pieces before you"
But she was running down the road
toward the car. calling out sharply to
the driver. He stopped over and took
up the travelling bag she had dropped
In her haste and excitement. II was
heavy. amazingly heavy.
81 shouldn't like TO carry that a mile
and a half" he said TO himself.
The voice OF the belated driver came
TO his ears on the swift wind. II was
and Enthusiastically apollo |
setic. He could not hear what she
was saying to him. but there wasn't
much doubt as TO the nature OF her
She was roundly upbraiding
him.
Urged to action by thoughts OF his
'wn plight he hurried to her side and
aid:
Excuse me. please. You dropped
Shall l put II up In front
n In the tonneauf
The whimsical note In his voice
rought a quick. responsive laugh from
Ter lips.
'Thank you so much. I am fright
ully careless with my valuables.
Would you mind putting II In behindf
'hanksi" Her tone altered complete
y as she ordered the man TO turn
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-26

the car sround-"And be quick abou'
IT," she added.
The first drops Of rain pelted dowr
from the now thoroughly black dom,
above them. striking In the road will
the sharpness OF pebbles.
Lucky It's a limousine" said the
tall traveller. Better hop In. Wen
be getting II hard In a second or two
you must let me take you on TO the
Tavern In the car" she said. Turn
about il fair play. cannot allow you
to"
Never mind about me-" he broke In
cheerily. He had been wondering n
she would make the offer. and he felt
better now that she had done 50. "Tm
accustomed to roughIng II. I dom
mind soaking. I've had hundred or
'em"
Just the same you shall not have
one tonight" she announced firmly
Get In behind. shall sit with [. g
driver"
If anyone had told him that this
rafting. dilapidated automobile-te.
years old. at the very least, he wonid
have sworn-was capable OF coveriul
the mile In less than two minutes h
would have laughed In his face. Al
most before he realized that they were
on the way up the straight. dark road
the lights In the windows of Hart's
Tavern came into view. Once more
he bounding. swaylng car came to O
stop under brakes. and he was relax
ing after the strain OF the most hair
raising ride he had ever experienced
Not a word had been spoken dur
ing the trip. The front windows were
lowered. The driver-an old, hatchet-
faced man-had uttered a single word
just before throwing In the clutch at
the crossroads In response to the
young woman's crisp command to
drive to Harris Tavern. That word
was uttered under his breath and II
is not necessary to repeat It here.
The wayfarer lost no time In climb
Ing out OF the car. As he leaped to the
ground and raised his green hat he took
4 second look at the automobiles look
OF mingled wonder and respect. II
was an old-fashioned, high-powered
car, capable. despite its antiquity, OF
astonishing speed in any sort Of go
Ing.
For heavens sake" he began,
TO her above the roar Of the
wind and rain. don't let him drive
Ike that over those"
you're getting wet" she cried out,
, thrill in her voice. Good night
md thank your
Look outw rasped the unpleasant
iriver, and in went the clutch. The
nan in the road jumped hastily to one
Ode as the car shot backward with a
ERIK. curved sharply, stopped for the
traction Of second. and then bounded
Onward again, headed for the cross
'oads.
'Thanksi" shouted the late passen-
,er after the receding tail light, and
dashed up the steps TO the porch that
an the full length Of Harris Tavern.
A huge old-fashioned lantern hung
Ibove the portal, creaking and strain
ng in the wind. dragging at its stout
Imports and threatening every in
tant to break loose and 20 frolicking
way with the storm.
He lifted the latch and. being a tall
nan, Involuntary stopped as he
assed through the door. a needless
recautlon. for gaunt, gigantic noun
alneers had entered there before him
nd without bending their arrogant
eads.