davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1919-11-23
Continued from Preceding Page

Ooffs<fs&<S yfCN a ~NN6sfsH - e9S
said Mr.. Magee, quietly. 'I'll buy
that handkerchief from you for
nineteen thousand dollars. That
much I can lay my hands on quick
ly. Nineteen thousand-what's the
answer"
What you goin' to do with it?"
demanded Kenton.
Burn IT," replied Mr.. Magee.
The captain thought a moment.
Then he passed the handkerchief
over to Mr.. Magee, who rose to his
feet, walked to an ornamental fire.
place and promptly applied match
to the BIT of lace. He waited until
It was entirely consumed. Then
he took an envelope from his inside
pocket.
There's eighteen one Thousand
dollar bills there" he said He
dug into a trousers pocket and
pulled forth a crumpled wad OF
bills. And here's the other thou
sand"
The captains hands reached
greedlly rOr the money. "A moment
later IL was slowed away In his
inside clothing. The smile of ava
rice faded from his lips. He tapped
Mr.. Magee on the shoulder.
"You hop into your clothes and
come along with me-" he COM
manded.
with you? Where?"
Captain Kenton laughed. "Hol-
berg and Madison may have killed
each other, and they may not. You
can prove 1t to jury IL you want"
You mean that
"You're under arrest. charged
with murder" snapped Kenton.
Mr. Magee looked dazedly at the
police officer. "But-you gave me
that handkerchief - you - don't
think
II didn't need the handkerchief"
grinned Kenton Il amt stuck on
seein' any woman get ii in the
neck, at that. But when there's a
KILN that may be murder in my
The Washington times., 1919-11-23
LearnPianO

This Interesting
Free Book
shows how you can
become a skilled
player of plano Sr
organ at 0uorter
The Washington times., 1919-11-23
Dearface from France

Cherished Madame and Made
moiselle: Dearface isperfectlylove-
ly Partisan Observation-Disclosures
your face creamily. If wrinkles
are appearing, Dearface covers
them. Facial imperfections are
rendered invisible by the touch of
Dearface. Perfectly pure Prepared in
three shades: white for light blondes;
flesh for medium; brunette for brunettes.
Write me: win send you $I00 jar of
Dearface, parcel post, c. o. D., or send
Sc for sample jar. Marie Andre, 40
West 6<th Stres4. Chicago.
The Washington times., 1919-11-23

every line o. MS race.
And yet" he said, 1--WE met
perfectly trustworthy hoboes who
have assured me that there is no
place quite as comfortable as
well-managed jail. I'd like to meet
the first man that told me that,
I'd like to hang one on his ear"
And Mr.. Magee fiexed muscular
biceps and knotted a fairly capable
looking fist the while he strode mp
and down the narrow limits of his
prison. For his predicament was
most unpleasant.
True, he felt that he would be
freed in time, but-Kenton could
make out a pretty strong case, Off
set though 1t might by testimony
as to the positions of the bodies,
the empty cartridge of Madison's
gun and Holberg's bloody black
jack. In the end, however, Mr..
Magee felt that he must come free.
But he'd have. to stand a. trial.
Kenton was just the conscience
less deg to let an innocent man face
a murder charge IL so be the arrest
redounded to Kenton's credit. And,
of course, Kenton would receive
great praise for his sleuthing abili-
ties, whether or not Mr.. Magee
went free. Curse Kentonl
And there were the laws of chiy-
airy that would make Mr.. Magee's
position so much more precarious.
For Mr.. Magee could not drag into
his own defence the name of
Eleanor Blake. To do so would be to
mire her, she who had but yielded
to a desire for excitement, and had
been aided by her brother, who
should have known better. Even
to save his life Mr.. Magee could
not ask her to testify in his behalf.
He shrugged his shoulders; he
hoped that he'd get some word
from her, some evidence that che
was not as heartless as her deser-
tion of him in the strong room
would seem to indicate. 1t was a
hopeless hope, though. Who was
he, to ner thinking some gambling
feudist, that she should risk her
own good name in his behalf?
And yet-Mr. Magee faced the
facts: One fieeting glimpse of her
and he had known she was the one
girl; one-half hour of whispered
talk with her and the whole world
Of Mr.. Magee had been recon-
structed.
He knew the girl; he knew that
neither scandal nor danger would
hinder her from coming to his res
cue with her, story. And so he had
sent for no lawyer as yet. Where
fore he scowled upon the turnkey
who came to his cell door.
You're wanted outside" said
the turnkey.
Some shyster, suppose, who's
promised you slice of the fee il
he gets any," snapped Mr.. Magee,
angrily.
Don't get gay" replied the turn
key. "And hop along there.
He made Mr.. Magee precede him
down the celled corridor to a wait
ing, room. There were Captain
Kenton and a brisk young man
whose hat could not hide his band
aged head.
The police officer scowled at Mr.
Magee. The latter smiled.
well, my grating friend, lug
up a lawyer for me so you can get
what may be left?''
The captain showed his teeth.
This gentleman wants to talk
with you"
Alone" said the bandaged young
man. emphaticallY.
The Washington times., 1919-11-23

The captain stirred uneasily.
What's the matter with my hear
in 1t? I'm the one that found him,
1T doesn't take a great deal to
reduce captain to the ranks"
snapped the brisk young man..
Captain Kenton rose heavily to his
feet; he started for the door.
"One moment" said the brisk
young man. Have you told the
newspapers anything YETI"
Il only got him in here half an
hour ago." snarled Kenton. 81
phoned the papers and told 'em Il
had a great tip on the double mur-I
der, but. the boys amt got here
yet"
81 see;, well, when they do get
here you tell them that it was all
a mistake"
= The captain glared. SAY what
you giyin' me? Coin to try and
grab off the space for your Officer"
And It's just as easy to break a.
common policeman as 1t is to re-
duce captain" said the young
man.
Scowling, muttering, Kenton left
the room and closed the door be-
hind him. The brisk young man
turned to Mr.. Magee with smile.
He held out his hand. Some wal
lop you got, sir. Almost as fine as
my own. want to shake hands
with you. My name is Blake"
Mr.. Magee gripped the young
mans hand nightly. 81 like the
name" he said. "Magee might be
better for woman, but
"Sit down." said young Blake.
He looked Mr.. Magee over care
fully. my sister told me that you
were-odd, sir. Row, let's get
down to cases. l want to get this
story straight, so that / can decide
just how to go about this matter.
OF course you know I'm district
attorney now that Madison, poor
devil, has gone beyond"
Mr.. Magee nodded. "And my
father is mayor" said Mr.. Blake.
$50 you can see = can pull stuff
that would be raw for anyone else
to try. However, ! don't want ii
to seem too raw. If you'd only
been in the house when my sister
and | came back in the car
whats that?" demanded Mr..
Magee. Young Blake stared at
him.
why, when my sister found that
Madison and Holperg were dead
and that you were unconscious she
left. She went to the hospital, to
tell me the story and get my help.
But / wasn't there then. I'd only
got crack on the head and T
wasn't going to stick around a hos
pital. She thought, of course, that
I'd gone home, so she went there.
But wasn't there, either. /
hadn't wanted to scare dad by let.
ting him see me all bunged up, so
I'd gone to the club"
"Why hadn't you come after your
sister? She expected you. And 1t
was a fine piece of damn fooligh-
ness, you letting your sister go
there, anyway"
That's what people who don't
know sis always decla.a,' ..2aid
young Blake, ruefully. "rve got
mine more times than--why-man
alive, when sis wants something
you just have to let her have it,
that's all. Sis has way of coax
ing that
Il should Imagine so," said Mr.
Magee, with a sigh. "But why
didn't you get her? Why did you
The Washington times., 1919-11-23
Why she Failed to Pass z
the Test Of Critical Eyes
me little unconscious moUemen. OF the hands betrays you

margin. The Cutex method of caring for the
nails and cuticle will keep your nails always
charming. With Cutex you Just soften the
cuticle and wash it off instead of ruthlessly
cutting.
Regularly once or twice week give yourself
Cutex manicure. You will never again be
embarrassed when you feel eyes upon your
hands. Your nails and cuticle will always be
one of your chief charms.
Cutex, the cuticle remover, comes in CSC and
Csc bottles. Cutex Nail White, Cold Cream and
Nail Polish are each 35c.
The Washington times., 1919-11-23

~ AREFULLY gowned, pretty, attractive
yet she failed to pass the test of the
~ other woman's scrutiny.
In the one small index to good breeding that
never escapes the eyes OF critical person the
girl was deficient Her hands were not we'll
groomed.
How often, without our knowledge, each one
of US is judged by this test!
wellknown social leader said, 81 can over.
look shabby clothes, but raggedlooking nails
and cuticle are something that cannot forgive
anyone. They proye lack of personal fastid'
iousness which simply means vulgarity to me-"
Yet most of us have learned from sad expert
ence how impossible it is to keep our own nails
wellgroomed by the old-fashioned cuticle cut
ting method. The cuticle only seems to grow
up faster, to get thicker and rougher
For cuticle, like hair, is coarsened and thick
ened by constant cutting
1t is easy, though by the proper softening
method to keep always lovely, unbroken nail
The Washington times., 1919-11-23
A complete manicure set for onty zoe

Mail the coupon below with zoe and we viii
send you a complete Midget Manicure Set,
which contains enough of each Of the Cutex
products to give you at least sixNmanicures
Send for it today Address Northam Warren,
Dept SAL, Ia West 18th St, New York City.
II you Hve in Canada. address Northam War
ren, Dept. 81, 200 Mountain Street, Montreal
The Washington times., 1919-11-23

usual cost. IL shows why one lesson
with an exp-rt Is worth a dozen other
lessons. DR.. Quinn,s famous Written
Method includes all OF the many i'm
portant modern improvements in
heae the great advantages of conser-
vatory study. For the beginners or
experienced players. Endorsed by
great artists. Successful graduates
Everywhere. Scientific. yet easy to
music free. Diplomas granted. Write
to-day for free book. Quinn Co--~--
yafory, Studio SIX, Social Union Bldg,
Boston. Mass.
The Washington times., 1919-11-23
CHAPTER VII.
Arrested for Murder.

X Mr.. MAGEE looked about his
M cell. disgust written in
49, every line Of his face.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-10
AN APRON PARTY

About 43 responded to the invita-
tions sent by the Amoma Class of the
Baptist Sunday School, and came to
the church annex Tuesday evening.
The invitations had been accompanied
by tiny aprons with pockets on, and
each guest was requested to put as
many pennies in the pocket of their
apron as they were inches about the
waist, and bring it with them that
evening.
After the arrival of all the guests,
it was seen who brought the most
pennies, the men or women, in which
the men won out, Many enjoyable
games were indulged in until late
hour when the hostesses, Mrs. A. E.
Janzen and Miss Lima Pearce, served
delicious lunch of cocoa and cake.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-10
oBITUARY-ALICE T. NICHOLS

Alice Townley Nichols, who was re-
leased from her sufferings on March
"a, 1919, was born at Cambridge
Mass, on March 20, 1851. On June
25, 1872, she was married at Wanke-
sha, Wis, to Herman Vedder Nichols,
who died November 3, 1907.
OF this union seven children were
born, five of whom survive her: DR..
Schuyler Nichols of Herington; Har-
riet N. Donohoo of Tucumcari, N. M.
Capt. R. T. Nichols Of Fort McPher-
son, Ga; Gladys T. Dearborn and
Jessie N. Fenton of Manhattan, and
the ten grandchildren. Her mother
also survives her, with three brothers
and one sister. Mrs. Nichols was a
rare mother and wife, giving of her
self unreservedly for those she loved,
and yet finding time to add to the in
tellectual and spiritual life of her
community. A woman who lived her
Christianity, meeting all life's diff
culties bravely, uncomplainingly, an
inspiration not alone to her family,
but to all with whom she came in
contact The family had resided in
several different state, but Manhat-
tan has been the home since 1896,
with a short interval at Liberal, and
it was here, happy in the happiness
of children, grandchildren and
friends, active in church, club and
patriotic work that this life of use
fulness and devotion came to frui-
ton, tired, and glad to obey the
Masters call, and hear His loving
and comforting words "Well done,
thou good and faithful servant. >
Manhattan Mercury.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-10
ANOTHER LIBERAL BOY
BACK FROM FRANCE

R. NJ. Tier, who was with the Sin
clair Refining Company, but who has
been in France for the past seven
months, has been honorably dis
charged and has returned to Liberal.
Mr.. Tier made this office visit the
first of the week. He talks enter
tainingly Of army life, and while he
was little too late to get into actual
fighting, he was close enough to have
gained lot of first hand informa-
ton.
Mr.. Tier has just one kick to make
on the whole proposition. He says he
does not regret the time, and was
glad to have the experience, but he
doesn't harbor a very friendly feel
ing for the conscientious objector"
and deplores the dainty treatment ac-
corded them.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-10
CLASSES FOR NURSES WERE
HELD BY MRS. WINTER

Mrs. Laura Winter, the extension
nurse for the entire State of Kan
sas, has held classes in nursing in
Seward County the past ten days
Mrs. Winter is a graduate nurse and
besides Cornell graduate.
Mrs. Winter comes from a hospita'
in Newport, R. l., and comes to us
highly recommended. She is not new
in the work of extension schools fol
he has served in this capacity fol
live years. Mrs. Winter has also
served as county agent in one Of
our states. Seward county has Ger.
tainly appreciated her services in
teaching "Home Care of the Sick
The women have turned out we'll and
listened with great interest.
We wish to take this opportunity
of thanking the State for the efficient
service it has rendered in sending
Mrs. Laura Winter from the extern
sion department of our Kansas State
Agricultural College.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-10
RESOLUTIONS

Whereas, death has again invaded
our ranks and taken from us our
dear brother and friend, B. B. Mil
ler;
Resolved, that Tyrone Lodge No.
ATS, I. o. o. F., mourns the loss of
one of its loved and loyal members,
faithful to all the tenants of the
order.
AS a member of this lodge he was
held in the highest of esteem and
was worthy of the same.
Resolved, that we tender our SYM
pathy to the bereaved family and
that copy of these resolutions be
spread on the minutes of this lodge
as a memorial to the memory of our
departed brother; also that a copy
be forwarded to his wife at Buck
lin, Kansas, and a copy for publica-
ton.
B. E. LYLE,
F. W. SIMMONS,
W. H. STEWART,
Committee.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-10
STANTON CONSTRUCTION co.
HAS OPENED OFFICE HERE
w. L. Hunter in Charge of Paving
Has Office in Miller
Building.

The Stanton Construction Com.
pany, which has the contract for the
storm sewer and the paving in Lib
eral, has opened offices in the Miller
building.
W. L. Hunter, superintendent, is
in charge of the office. During a
short visit with Mr.. Hunter we
gained the impression that the COM
pany is well represented, and that
Liberal will not suffer while he is on
the job. He is the kind of fellow
we would like to have if we were in a
similar position, and we believe we
have right to expect first class job.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-10
REVIVAL AT FRIENDS CHURCH
PRODUCTIVE OF MUCH GOOD
Interest Grows and Results Very
Satisfactory. Music is
Excellent


The Special Services at the Friends
church are increasing in interest.
Last Sabbath was a great day. The
three services were we'll attended
with evidence of the power of God
in the salvation of souls.
The old-time Gospel is being
preached and the people are receiv-
ing the truths as presented by Miss
Lawhead, the evangelist from Ohio.
She has conducted evangelistic
campaigns in many towns and cities
of our nation.
Several ministers representing
different denominations are in at
tendance.
Despite the storm of this week,
the work continues with victory COM
ing to men and women who turn from
sin amid the rejoicing of those who
believe.
The music in in charge of Mrs.
Ernestine o. Nixon of Superior, Wis
consin. Mrs. Nixon is musician of
recognized ability, and she is getting
good work from the choir.
Her solos, with auto-hary accom-
paniment, are given in sweetness and
Mrs. Nixon is also using local tai
effectiveness.
ent for special numbers.
Announcements
All day meeting Sunday.
600 A. M.-Sunrise Prayer Meet
ing.
9:45 A. M.-Sabbath School.
11:0O A. M.-Sermon.
2:30 P. M.-Sermon-Lecture.
1880 P. M.-Sermon.
Union Meeting
The afternoon service will be held
at the Christian church. Subject of
Sermon-Lecture, "Heaven and Fin
ance or Threading a Needle With a
Camel" Everybody invited. Bring
Bibles. Reserved seats for men.
Women accompanied by men, or
who shall have invited three or more
men, are admitted. Arrangements
are made for an overflow meeting of
women should the church be filled
with men.
No collection.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-10
LOOKING FORWARD

Liberal is mighty good town."
Every visitor to Liberal readily
admits it; every citizen of Liberal
will tell you the same thing.
Liberal is bound to be a better
town."
Both the stranger in our midst and
the man who came when the only
buildings were of canvas voices the
same opinion.
Such town cannot be kept down,
cannot be held back. A town SO
generally heralded as a good town,
and whose future is so brightly pic
tured, cannot fail to grow.
The year 1919 started out pro-
pituously for a good year for Liberal
and Seward county. Already the
good things which were expected
have begun to arrive.
Ground was broken the first Of the
week for the storm sewer which will
be constructed during the time the
material for the paving is being as
sembled. Brick for the paving is
already beginning to come in and
within a few months Liberal will
have paved her principal business
streets.
Work has been resumed on tht
Ault building on North Kansas Av
enue, while the masons have finished
and Contractor J. B. Hubbard Is ol
the job finishing up the wood work
The old Star Grocery building il
being remodeled and new brick anC
plate glass fronts put in, making
two more good business rooms OF
Kansas Avenue.
The surveyors are at work on the
new railroad to Forgan, and if the
proposition receives the encourage
ment it should it will be but a few
months until Liberal will have an
other railroad.
Petitions have been sent in for
some permanent roads and the out
look is good for this proposition.
All over the city improvements in
the residence section are to be no
ticed. New homes are going up, re-
pairs are being made, and the town
is taking on new life in every line.
Make 1919 the Banner year for
Liberal is the watchword, and all
are going at it with will.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-10
A HEARTY RECEPTION
ACCORDED OLE SEWELL

Ole Sewell, son of Mrs. Bertha
Sewell, who was with the 35th di-
vision in France since the 9th of May,
1918, until about the 1st of March,
having landed in the States the 18th
of March, arrived in the city Sunday
night for visit with home folks.
Mr.. Sewell was greeted by a large
number of friends at the train, who
accompanied him to his mothers
home in Sunnyside, where other
friend were in waiting for him.
A social time of just visiting was
INDUCED in until a splendid dinner
was served by his sisters, Mrs. c..
Rowland and Miss Belle Sewell, as
sisted by Miss Pauline Hancock.
The rooms were beautifully arranged
with red, white and blue streamers,
flags and flowers.
1t was indeed a happy time, being
a reunion of Mr.. Sewell with his rela-
tives and old friends, after months
Of separation.
Mr.. Sewell was wounded in the Ar
gonne Forest on the goth of last
September, having received sixteen
wounds in all, including minor ones.
He will have to undergo two opera
tions yet before Uncle Sam will con-
slider that he has done all he could
for him. -,"
Mr.. Sewell's general health is good
and he is in the best of spirits, and
considers himself fortunate in spite
Of his many wounds, several of which
were quite severe.
Mr.. Sewell will return to Fort Des
Moines, Iowa, at the expiration Of his
furlough, which will be in a few
days.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-10
M. E. MISSIONARY SOCIETY
TO MEET WITH MRS. GASAWAY

The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist church will
meet Wednesday, April 16 at 2:30 p.
m. with Mrs. C. D. Gasaway. The
following is the program:
Devotionals-"Light After Dark.
ness," a Lenten Ocering Service, Mrs
Wilkinson.
Roll Call-Home Mission Worker
Business.
Reading-"Kept For the Master
Use," Mrs. Cure.
Reaeing personal Invest
ment," Mrs. Taylor.
Reading-"Decision Day." Mrs
Gasaway.
Reading-"Christ is Risen," Mrs
A. T. Moore.
Enigmas.
Please bring your Lenten offering
If you cannot be present drop it il
the collection plate at church.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-10
HAD A BLIZZARD AND
HEAVY FALL OF SNOW
Weather Man Responsible for Cessa.
ton of Business Activity
Wednesday.

A blizzard in April is a trifle out Of
the ordinary, but just to prove that
this year is going to be different" a
blizzard hit us Tuesday evening. II
gained in density until Wednesday
morning when it reached the height
of its fury and made travel practical
ly impossible.
A heavy snow and high wind
caused great drifts to form through
which no vehicle could pass and the
pedestrian had great difficulty in nav
igating them.
The snow will not damage the
growing wheat but was hard on live
stock and human beings and spoiled
a lot of good Easter advertising for
the newspapers of this section.