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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-30
The ABANDONED ROOM

victims. BODY regretted with all his
heart that he had made the attempt
TO get the evidence. Already COM
plete frankness was impossible for
him. Already a feeling of guilt
sprang from the necessity of with
holding the first-hand testimony
which he alone could give.
and a woman cried," Robinson
said, bewildered. "All this sounds
like a ghost story"
you've more sense than
thought" DIR. Groom said dryly 81
never could get Howells to see it
that way"
What are you driving at?" Rob-
inson snapped.
These crimes" the doctor an
swered. "have all the elements of a
ghostly impulse"
Robinson's laugh was a little I'M
comfortable.
The Cedars is a nice place for
spooks. but it won't do. I'll be frank.
Howells telephoned me. He had
found plenty of evidence OF human
interference. It's evident in both
cases that the murderer came back
and disturbed the bodies for some
| special purpose. 1 don't know what
it was the first time. but it's simple
TO understand the last. The muir
derer came for evidence Howells had
on his person"
Bobby couldn't meet the sharp,
puffy eyes. He alone was capable
Of testifying that the evidence had
/ been removed as if TO secrete it
from his unlawful hand. Yet if he
spoke he would prove the district
attorneys point. He would condemn
/ himself
/ Curious Graham said slowly,
that the murderer didn't take the
evidence when he killed his man."
Il don't know about that" Rob
inson said, "but I know Howells had
evidence on his person. You
through. coroner? Then well have a
look. although it's little use"
! He walked TO the bed and search
ed HowelIs pockets.
Just as / thought. Nothing. He
/ told me he was preparing a report
II he didn't mail it, that was stolen
with the rest of the stuff. Rawlins
right. He waited too long TO make
/ his arrest"
Again Bobby wondered If the mar
would bring matters 10 a head now
I He could appreciate, however, that
Robinson, with nothing TO go or
but Howells' telephoned suspicious
might spoil his chances Of a solu-
ton by acting too hastily. Rawlins
strolled in.
The two women were asleep.
he said The old man knows moth
ing beyond the fact that~he heard
a woman crying outside a little while
ago"
Il don't think we need bother
about the back part of the hous,
for the present Robinson said
"Howells' evidence has been stolen
It's your job 10 ind it unless it,
been destroyed. Your other job Il
10 discover the instrument tina
caused the death in both cases. TheI
maybe our worthy doctor will deser
his ghosts. Mr.. Blackburn. if you
will come with me there's a Sigh
possibility of checking up some o
the evidence OF which HOWELL
spoke. our fine fellow may hav'
made a slip in the court"
Bobby understood and was arraiC
more afraid than he had been a
any time since he had overheard
HowelIs catalogue his case TO era
ham in the library. Why. even in 81
much confusion. had Graham an,
he failed 10 think OF those tell-tal
marks in the court? They had beer
intact when he had stood there jus
before dark. IL was unlikely any on,
had walked across the grass since
\ He saw Graham's elaborate precau
ttions demolished, ths case agains
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-30

him stronger than it had been be-
fore Howells' murder Graham's face
revealed the same helpless compre
hension. They followed Robinson
downstairs Graham made a gesture
of surrender. BODY glanced at Par
edes who alone had remained be-
low. The Panamanian smoked and
lounged in the easy chair. His eyes
seemed restless.
Il shall wish TO ask you some
questions in a few minutes. Mr.. Par
edes," the district attorney said.
AT your service, I'm sure" Par
edes drawled.
He watched them until they had
entered the court and closed the
door The chill dampness of the
court infected Bobby as it had al
ways done. 1t was proper setting
for his accusation and arrest. For
| Robins/l, he knew, wouldn't wait
as Howe1ls had done to solve the
mystery of the locked doors.
Robinson, while the others group
ed themselves about him, took a
/ hashlight from his pocket and press
/ ed the control. The brilliant cylinder
Of light illuminated the grass, MAX
ing it seem unnaturaIly green. Bob
! by braced himself for the inevitable
denouement Then, while Robinson
| exclaimed angrily. his eyes widened,
/ his heart beat rapidly with a vast
and wondering relief. For the marks
he remembered so clearly had been
obliterated with painstaking thor
oughness. and at first the slate seem
ed perfectly clean. He was sure his
unknown friend had avoided leaving
any trace of his own. Each step I'm
the grass had been carefully scrap
ed out. In the confusion of the path
there was nothing to be learned.
The genuine surprise of Bobby's
exclamation turned Robinson TO him
with a look of doubt.
You acknowledge these foot
marks were here, Mr. Blackburn ?"
Certainly" Bobby answered. ct
saw them myself just before dark.
knew Howells ridiculously connected
them with the murderer"
You Made a good job Of II when
you trampled them out" Robinson
hazarded.
But it was clear Bobby's amaze
ment had not been lost on him.
or" he went on, this foreigner
who advertises himself as your
friend! He was in the court tonight.
We know that"
Suddenly he stopped. and Bobby
got on his knees beside him. The
cylinder of light held in its center
one mark. clear and distinct in the
trampled grass. and with a warm
gratitude. a swift apprehension.
Bobby thought of Katherine. For
the mark in the grass has been
! made by the heel OF a womans shoe.
Not the foreigner then" Robin
son unused, mot yourself. Black
burn. but a woman. a devoted won
an. That's something TO get after. -
And if she lies. the impression OF
the heel will give her away" the
coroner suggested.
Robinson grinned
You'd make a rotten detective,
coroner. Women's heels are cut 70 a
: pattern. There are thousands OF
shoes whose heels would fit this i'm
preston. We need the sole for iden-
! tification. and that she hasn't left
Us. But she's done one favor She's
! advertised herself as a woman. and
there are just three women in the
house One Of those committed this
; serious offence, and the inference is
: obvious"
Before Bobby could protest. the
doctor broke in with his throaty
rumble: "One of those, or the wom-
an who cried about the house"
CONTINUED TOMORROW
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-30
CONTINUED TOMORROW.
4 HOT FRUIT DRINK.

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one half pint of water. Squeeze IN
juice. put in rind. sweeten TO taste
Boil and serve no.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-30
"ALIAS MIKE MORAN"

Adapted from the widely
read Saturday Evening Post
story, it tells OF a boy who
started out yellow" but
ended-one of the boys
who helped put Victory
across.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08
NOSkE IS DEFIANT:
 DECLINES TO SIGN
German Minister of Defense Would Run Risk of Consequences of
 Allies Wrath

London, Dec. S.-Gustav Noske, German minister of defense, declares he will recommend that the German government refuse to sign the protocol of the peace treaty, no matter what the consequences may be, according to the Berlin correspondent of the Daily Mail. Herr Noslle was careful to say he was giving his personal views, but it is said his statement agreed with Intentions ascribed to other mem bers of the German cabinet''
 Charges that Great Britain and France were deliberately planning the destruction of Germany" and that those goVernm ents, by deceit and trickery" were molding public opinion in their countries preparatory to "crip- bling Germany beyond the crushing effect of the first treaty. were made by Herr Noske. who declared he had Host all confidence in the pledges of the Alles.''
 Demands for dock a-~ d ha rbor ma terial in reparation for the sinking of the interned German fleet at Scapa Flow and the provision of the protocol mpowering the Allies to enforce the terms of the peace treaty were de- scribed by the German minister as the two straWS which have broken the back of German endurance.' The fast that failure by the United States to ratify the treaty may mean larger represen tations from the other Allies on nm issions esta bliShed by the pact was another point urged by Herr Noske as a reason for Germany to re- fuse to sign the protocol
 If the absence of United States rep resentatiNes means there will be more F'renchmen on the com m iSsi ons,' he asserted, Tit would be injurious to Ger man interests, and we should not
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08
RECORD BREAKING
 YEAR IN PENSIONS
Thus Far. Government Has Paid Over Five Billion to Civil War Vets
 Since Sixties.

Washington, Dec. S.-A record breaking sum in pensions was paid by the federal governmen during the last fiscal year although the mum ber of pensioners was the smallest of any year since 1890.
 This was revealed by the annual re- port today of the comm issioner of pensions, who said $22,1 29.292.1O was paid to 624,421 persons during the year as compared with $179. 9.S35,32S.7 n to GAG, 1895 pensioners the year before
 Total pensions paid to date on ac- count of the civil war, the cOmmis- sioner said, was $5,299, ,S59.309 and the total on account of all wars $5,- 61 1920, ,4O2.30 including $65,21t ,66571 on account of the Spanish A me erican war.
 Ohio led the states with the largest roll there being 6O,902 pension CTS drawing $21, 1,5S2,330.04. PennsyIva2ia was second with 59.072 pensioners drawing $20, 0,630Sl3.44.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08
ARREST POLICEMEN
 ON MURDER CHARGES
Is Outcome of Killing of Four Labor CTS in Riot in BOga-
 iHSa. I.a

FranklintOn, La. Dec. S.--Thirte zen policemen who were members of the posse which killed four laborers in Bogalusa, Novembe 22, in battle over the attempted arrest of a, negro on the charge of murder, brought here on 8 special train, placed in jail an hour and a. half and released on bail of $40, ,O0C each.
 AffidaWits charging the men with murder were sworn out by Jim Will Hams, brother of Lum Williams, one of the labor leaders killed. Among those charged was Jules Le Blanc, former United States army captain, who while serving With the others as special deputy, was wounded in the arm during the battle.
 Each man was charged with kill ing the four labor leaders More than % citizens of Bogalusa accompanied the prisoners on the special train several rode through the country in CTS came here to offer their names on the necessary bond. One hundred and thirty-three men signed bail which totaled $520.000.
 Since the grand jury which investi- gated the riot While in session la st week had adjourned without return ing any bills, court officials say the, charges can hardly be taken LID before the session of the next grand jury which will be sworn in in the May term of court Regular army troops are still in Bogalusa
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08

nesday evening for the annual elec- ton of officers. It is rumored the flu lure of the Berlin fair is at stake. William H. Webster is acting presi- dent of the society in place of Col. N. NJ. Jarvis resigned
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08
GERMANS ANXIOUS
 TO GET CUSTOMS
Chambers Of Commerce Urge. Also. Limitation of SO- Called Inter-
 ceptiOn Belt

Berlin, Dec. 1.--Rest oratiOn Of the imperial customs border \ and the limitation of the intcrception belt es- of Germany is demanded bN the union of southwest German Chambers of Commerce, according to the core. spondent of the Deutsche Tageszeitung at Frankfort on Main. The confer ence at which this demand was, made was held on Saturday, and adopted resolutions to be presented to the na- tional economic ministry.
 '"The so-called 'intercepiion belt along the border of occupied territory has not achieved the object anticipat v ed. has handicapped genuine trade, furnished considerable assistance to illicit traders and increased the price of goods materially the union de Clares. 'lmproVem ent of foreign eN- change has not been attained, and this union, therefore demands the restora- tion of the imperial customs border and the elimination of the 'intercep- ton belt
 An export trade paper published in Pa rS stated last week that Germany had established a cuSt oms frontier along the Rhine, with officials instruct ed to enforce an embargo on goods from the Entente or from occupied territory as a. means to improve eX- change rates. The action of the union of cham berS of commerce referred to by the correspondent of the Tages- zeitung apparently refers to this action by the German government
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08
Dainty Neckwear
-&teiger Kedder Company ..-

into Washington today to take q hand in the mum erous conferences on candi- dates and policies incident to the meet
 ing of the republican national commit tee Wednesday, These conferences easily oVershadowed in interest the real purpose of the meeting, which is to select q time and place for the 1920 convention. With the arrival to-
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08

day of Chairman Will II. Hays an, other officials Of the national commit tee, talk about the convention city be gan to forecast an carly decision. was thought likely that in their con ferenceS during the day tho leader might virtually settle tho question Chicago and St Louis are ma1zinl fights for the honor
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08
TEACHER DENIES
 ANY UNION FORMED
Miss SCanlon Says Berlin School Heads Are Unorganized
WANT MORE PAY HOWEVER

Dissatisfaction at Present Believed to Be Result of Split in StaG-Othcr Berlin News Items and Gossip of Interest.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08

Acorn A. c. this evening at Jepson's pool room at 8 o'clock A. full at tendance of the club is desired.
 One Half Price Sale starts Wednes- day, 9 a. m,, at Golden blum Millinery, ---AdVt.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08

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New Britain herald., 1919-12-08

Berlin News Items and Gossip of Interest.
 Miss Anna Scallon, principal Of the Worthington school, Berlin, denied today that any organized movement taking place to demand an increase Of salary. She stated that although the teachers wished higher rate of pay to meet the increased cost of living, reports that they were forming A union to back up these demands were withoHt foundation, so far as she knew from personal contact with the teachers
 The denial was made in references to an article concerning the forma- ion of a teachers union in Berlin printed in recent issue of Th,, Herald. The IIera Is informant a prom in ent member of the ,communty today reiterated his statement how ever, that there was a movement on foot among the Berlin teachers 10 organize and that the work of or sanitation had been kept a secret
 There has been some ilI-feein@ among the teachers. it was stated to- .dAy because of the belief held by a number Of them that part of the staff has founded an organization to pra- sent salary demands without the cog nizance of the others. The teachers are reticent about the matter and re- fuse to make any comm ents.
 Hearing Today.
 Seectman R. M. Griswold, accom- -psnied by a num Der Of Berlin citi- public utilities com mission this morn ing at Hartford for the purpose of presenting argum ents toward obtain ing a lower fare for the people of Berlin and Kensngton under the ex- istinS zone system. The commuters are not enthusiastic over the contin- ued delay on the part of the commis- sion to relieve matters. it is stated
 Several suggestions have been made bv commuters toward lowerinp thr present fare, one being the elimina- Etion of the zone system now existing, Between Lincolns and the Fair Grounds, thereby decreasing the toll to 10 cents.
 S2O6 Realized.
 The Woodmen are pleased bv the success of the day fair which they have been running at Athletic hall during the past week. It was estimated 300 attended the dance Sat urday evening.
 Meeting Wednesday.
 The Connecticut Agricultural so- ciety will meet at the Town hall We'd
New Britain herald., 1919-12-08

the parlors of the ConereEationaI church,, Tue sa le will include fancy "F''cles tood, ice cream. potted plants and HoWcrS. There will be an cntCr- 'alhment Tn he evening. consisting of a musiCal plaNIct. There will be read inGS by Mrs. Reynolds of NorcstviIlc The members of the benevolent society have been invited to a supper at 6 clock
 w. C. r. |. Meeting.
 The local branch of the w. C. T. l.. will meet at the home of Mrs. Ella Cowles, 60 Whiting street, Friday aft ernoon. December 19. It was origi- natly intended to have this meeting on December 12. A report will be re- teived from the delegate to the na- tional w. C. Y. U. convention at St Louis
 One Half Price Sale starts Wednes- day, d. m, at Goldenblum Millinery. --AdVt.
 NOTlCE-Get your skates sharp oned and repaired now. Skates left at Ryder's store will be called for tirst-class work; prices right. Smith Speciality Company, Railroad Square, 1a1hV1lle 2-6-2dX NOTICE-Just received: A large shipment of sensible Xmas gifts for men, women and children They are useful as well as ornamental and the prices are easonabIo. Call and look them over before buying elsewhere I. J. Birnbaun1 12-6- If FOR SALE--Two building lots, SON 15O, fronting on West Main street. PlainNiIle. S200 each. EIrminia Guazzo. 21O West Main street
 I2-S-3dX
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-12

The announcement by the head Of
the American WOODEN Company tEat
ne will OPEN stores a. LA~re1cs 10
sell his operatives unless the local
dealers reduce their prices is being
considered from different angles
There Is. however. little doubt oUt
This would se-Te 20 reduce pFic@s
somewhat. but # you could compare
the wholesale prices which those
Lawrence dealers have 10 pay OF
NAVY articles with those they paid
tstore ,he war you might conclude
that their par1 Of tire profteeriag l.
Lefty III ccmparison with the grand
total
While Wood Is forcing down their
prices who Is 20 force down the
prices Of the American WOODEN Com
ysany. force down The exorbitant de-
rrlands Of labor. force down the enor-
NOUS taxes Of the Government,
abolish the army Of inspectors and
know-it-alis shopping all over the
land spreading the gospel Of their
own importance az SO much Per and
travelling expenses? We can see no
real relief until this may be done OF
until the sham structure topples Of
its own weight and the public has a
chance TO crawl out from under the
debris. All of which recalls-some-
what dimiy i, must be admitted-the
celebrated cartoon Of Mast in the
days Of the Tweed ring. representing
a circle Of knaves each pointing the
Condemning finger at the other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-12
DANISH CATARRH
Breathe Hyomei for Two Minutes
and Relieve Stuffed Up Head

II you want to get relief from ca
tarrh, cold in the head or from an irri-
tating cough in the shortest time
breathe Hyomei
1t should clean out your head and
open up your nose in two minutes and
allow you TO breathe freely.
Hyomei often ends a Geld In one day
and brings quick relief from snuffies
hard crusts in the nose, hawking, spit
ting and catarrhal mucus.
Hyomei is made chiefly from . sooth-
ing. healing antiseptic oil, that comes
from the eucalyptus forests OF inland
Australia where Catarrh. Asthma,
Bronchitis, Tonsilitis. Influenza, Pneu-
rnonia and Consumption were neve.
known to exist
Hyomei is pleasant and easy 10
breathe Just pour few drops into the
hard rubber inhaler. use as directed and
relief is almost certain.
A complete Hyonaei outfit including
inhaler and one bottle OF Hyomei, costs
but little-at Bowditch-weoster CO. s
and druggists everywhere. II you al
ready own an inhaler you can get an
extra bottle Of Hyomei at druggists
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-12

The meeting u the Republics
National Comn4ttse At Washington
must hsve been m eye-opener fds
sueh Democrats - have retained the
power Of observation The press re-
par0 an show that II was repre-
ssnfaxtve Of an ahAdes Of Republic
canian from al parts of the eoun-
Try: that no man and no Clique bed,
or attempted to hold. the whip hand
OF It: that . very noticeable spirit Of
confidence marked the proceedings;
that the date Of holding the Coz
yention was Fixed regardless Of the
date which might be adopted by the
Democrats
All this bespeaks and begets con-
fsence. The adoption Of a plan
whereby. during the next six months,
opportunity shah Be afforded for
representative mer and women OF
the party in the country TO meet
with z subcommittee for considera-
ton Of a platform for the national
convention ss q noticeable e1emp.i-
fcation OF that confidence; as also Il
the decision 10 limit the size q Coz
tributtoas.
All announced candidates were
represented. z goodIy lot they were.
and all in al these p-elininar.ss at
ford every ASSURANCE that the Re
pub!iczns- q this country are awake
alive 70 he ned Ct a change from
the ore-nan rule now dominating
,he affairs Of the party il power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-12

very attractive by crepe paper decora-
tons of green. pink and white. sugges-
tive Of he holiday season. The wedding
march was played by a cousin OF the
bride. Mrs. James B. Dinsmore. At 8
P N. reception followed. when about
50 friends called to extend congra,ula-
tions and best wishes. The ushers were
the classmates Of the bride. Miss Doris
Kitchin. Miss Dulcie Crommett. Miss
Edith Pinkham and Miss Beatrice
Worthing. The gift table and register
were in charge of Mrs. Flora Clark ana
Miss Doris Kitchin- The cousins pre-
sided over the refreshment table. Har-
ieauin ice cream. cake and saltines be-
ing served. The happy couple were
recipients OF many valuable gifts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-12
Scoffers and DoubterS
Why Let Prejudice Bind You to
Life cf Rheumatic Torture?

Be fair to yourself. you sufferers from
rheumatism. no matter what form. &c,
from your druggist a package OF Rhen-
ma, the guaranteed prescription Use
the entire bottle. and il yov don't think
ii has given you quick and satisfying
relief, say SO. and you can have your
money hack
Isn't that a fair offer?
Then start the Rhsuma treatment to-
day. It's a reputable physicians pre-
scriptIon, altogether different from rem
edies usually prescribed-free from mar
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Rheuma acts on the kidneys and helps
to force the uric acid from the swollen
joints and other lodging places. II will
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ful and happy in q week or money re-
funded.
Rheurna has released from bondage
rheumatic sufferers who thought moth
ing would give relief. It should do as
much for you-it seldom fails. Bow
ditch-Webster Co. viii supply you and
guarantee money back II not satisfied
ADV. decE-12-17
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-12
Agony of Asthma
New Prescription Gives instant Re.
lief. Makes Breathing Easy

Thousands Of people suffer from Bron-
chitis or Bronchial Asthma who, having
tried advertised remedies. inhalers,
Patent smokes douches. doctors,
changes in climates. etc. without PER
manent benefit believe nothing can ever
make them well.
Extensive experiments finally enabled
Q Worcester. Mass. physician to fnd a
simple, harmless treatment that gave
almost immediate relief in even the
most stubborn advanced cases and great
numbers Of former Asthmatics have
now used his treatment with wonderful
success
The Doctors prescription Is called
OxidAxe and can be obtained from Bow
ditch Webster Co. and leading druggists
everywhere, who sell IL on a guarantee
Of money hack on the first package il in
any case II fails to give prompt relief. :
Many users who for years have been
obliged to sit up in bed gasping for
breath and unable to sleep report that
they now take a dose Of Oxidaze when
going to bed and can then lie down and
breathe easily and naturally and get a
good nights restful sleep.
OxidAIe 10 a safe treatment, easy and
pleasant to take and contains no harm
ful. habit forming druss.-Ady.