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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-10-25
"Isn't Il Jolly, Running Away Like
Thlsw

men. Then, with infinite caution,
SprOuse turned the knob and opened
the door half inch or so. He left the
room so abruptly that Barnes never
quite got over the weird impression
that he squeezed through that slender
crack, and pulled It after him!
Many minutes passed before he
turned on the light. The key of the
box was tied to the wire grip. With
trembling fingers he inserted 1t in the
lock and opened the lid. "a
half-million dollars worth Of nice lit
tie things" Sprouse had said!
He did not close his eyes that
night. Daybreak found him lying In
bed, with the box under his pillow, a
pistol at hand. and his eyes wide open.
He was in a graver quandary than
ever. Now that he had the treasure In
his possession, what was he to do with
it3
He solved the breakfast problem by
calling downstairs for a waiter and
ordering coffee ana rolls and eggs sent
up to his room. Singularly enough the
waiter solved the other and more dis
turbing problem for him.
"Some robbery last night" said that
worthy. ''Feller up in one of the cot
tages at the sanatorium. All beat up,
something fierce they say"
Cup In Where?" almost shouted
Barnes, starting up.
The man explained where the cot
tages were situated.
Seems he was to leave by auto
early this mornin', and they didn't
know anything was wrong till Joe
Keep-he's driving a car Mr.. Norton
has for rent-till JOe'd been settin' out
in front for nearly half an hour. The
mans wife was waitin' fer him up at
the main buildin' and she got so tired
waitin' that she sent one OF the clerks
down to see what was keeping her
husband. Well. sir, him and Joe
couldn't wake the Teller, so they climb
in an open winder. an by gosh. Joe
says 1t was terrible. The Teller was
layln' on the bed, feet an hands tied
and gagged, and blood from head to
foot. he was Unconscious. Joe says,
an'--my God, how his wife took on
Joe says he couldn't stand 1t, so he
snook out. shakln' like leaf"
''Is-is the man deadY' cried
Barnes, aghast.
''Nopel Seems like It's nothing serl.
Gus: just beat up. that's all. Terrible
cuts on his head and"
'sWhat time did all this happen?"
'Doc Smith fggers it was long about
midnight judgin' by the way the blood
regulated"
sDid they get away with muchg"
Haven't heard. Seems as though
the burglar-must ha' been more'n one
Of 'em, / say-wasn't satisfied with
craclxin' him over the head. He stuck
the point Of a knife or something into
him-5ust a little way. joe says-in
more'n q dozen places. What sayP'
I'll didn't say anything"
4 thought you did Wen. Il heal
anything more I'll let you know"
GRO BIZ coNTINUEDl
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-10-25
cHAPTER ~.

The First Wayfarer Has one Treasure
Thrust Upon Hlm-And Forthwith
Claims Another.
"What are you doing hereT" de-
manded Barnes, staring. He seized
the mans arm and inquired eagerly:
slave you got the jeWels2"
"No; but 1 will have them before
morning." replied Sprouse coolly.
''Would you be surprised If 1 were to
tell you that his royal nibs Is hiding
in this town. Well, he certainly is.
The Baroness Hedlund has been here
for a week or ten days. She goes by
the name Of Mrs. Hasselwein. popped
down here this afternoon and found
out that she is at the sanatorium, but
that she expects to leave tomorrow
morning. made another trip out there
this evening and waited. About eight
o'clock Mr.. Hasselwein strolled up. He
sat on the veranda with her for half
an hour or so and then left. / fol-
lowed him. He went to one Of the
little cottages that belong to the sana-
forum. couldn't get close enough to
hear what they said, but believe he
expects to take her away in an auto
mobile early in the morning. 1t Is a
seventy-mile ride from here to the
junction where they catch the train
for the West. I'm going up now to
make call on Mr.. Hasselwein. By
the way, what is the number of your
room2"
'Twenty-two-on the next fioOr.p
"Good. Go upstairs now and I'll join
you in about ten minutes. will tap
three times on your door,"
''Why should you come to my room,
Sprouse2 We can say all that is to be
said"
III you will look on the register you
will discover that Mr.. J. 81. PrOsser
registered here about half an hour
ago. He is in room 30. he left a call
for five o'clock. Well, Prosser is an
other name for Ugo. BE left the cot
tage an hour ago. Came in 1itney or
I could have got to him on the way
over"
Barnes, regardless Of consequences,
dashed over to inspect the register.
Sprouse followed lelsurely.
"Seer cried Barnes, excitedly, put
ting his finger on the name ''Miss
JONES'" "She's in room 82-next to
his. BY CAD, Sprouse, do you suppose
he knows that she is here7 Would the
dog undertake anything"
''You may be sure he dosen't know
she's here, or You either, for that mat
ter. The country's full Of Joneses and
harnesses. Go on upstairs. Leave
everything to me-"
Barnes had been In his room fol
twenty minutes before he heard the
tapping on his door. He opened ii and
Sprouse slid into the room. The In
slant the door closed behind him, he
threw open his coat and coolly pro
duced a long. shallow metal box, such
as one finds In safety vaults.
with my compliments" he said
drvly, thrusting the box into Barnes
hands. You'd better have the coun
tess check them up and see Il they'rs
all there. 1 am not well enough &C
Quainted with the collection to b
positive"
Barnes was speechless. He coult
only stare, Open-mouthed, at THU
amazing man.
my God. Sprouse, have Jon beer
in that mans room slnce saw yoJ
down"
can you have 70 do 3 30 keep Qulei
and look innocent. stay out Of the hal
tonight. Deaf 80 near TIE door q
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-10-25
CHAPTER xvIlI-cOntlnued.

'You take this one" said Barnes,
-and / win manage the other" he
was In hurry to get away from the
house. There was no telling when the
government agents would descend
upon the place.
Barnes helped Peter to lift the
trunks into the car and then ordered
him to start at once for Harris Tav-
ern.
"You can return later on for your
things" he said
II got 'em tied up In bundle in the
garage, Mr.. Burns" he said. won't
take second to get 'em out" He
hurried around the corner Of the
house.
A dry, quiet chuckle fell upon
Barnes ears. He glanced about In sur
prise and alarm. No one was in sight.
'LOOk up. young man." and the
startled young man obeyed. His gaze
halted at a window on the second
story, almost directly over his head.
Mr.. Sprouse was looking down upon
him, his sharp features fixed in a sar-
donic grin.
swell, Ill be d-p burst from
Barnes lips.
Surprised to see me, eh2 If you're
not in hurry, I'd certainly appreciate
lift as far as the Tavern, old man.
I'll be down in a jiffy. Stand aside
I'm going to drop" A moment later
he swung over the sill, and dropped
lightly to the ground eight feet below.
"See, here, Sprouse or whatever
your name is"
Better hear me out" broke in
Sprouse calmly. 'I could drill hole
through you so quickly you'd never
know what did it," he went on. His
hand was in his coat pocket, and a
quick glance revealed to Barnes a sin
gularly impressive angle in the cloth,
the point Of which seemed to be direct
ed squarely at his, chest ''But I'm
not going to do it. / just want to set
myself straight with you. In a word,
/ never got anywhere near the. room
In which the jewels were hidden. This
Is Gods truth, Barnes. / wasn't the
only one who was trying to get the
baubles, my friend. 1t was a game in
which only the best man could win"
II know the truth now about Room
and Paul, said Barnes significantly.
''You do?" sneered Sprouse. 'TIl
bet you a thousand to one you do not.
The girl was led 10 believe that they
were couple of crooks and that they
Hxed me in that tavern down there.
Isn't that what she told your Well,
that story was cooked up for her spe-
cial benefit, Room was the Baron He'd
lund. Hedlund came up here a week
or so ago to keep a lookout for his
wife. The baroness is supposed to be
deeply enamOred Of Prince Ugo. He
found letters which seemed to indicate
that she was planning to join the
prince up here. When he heard Of the
arrival OF a lady at Green Fancy the
other afternoon, he got busy. ! admit
that / am the gentleman who tele-
phoned the warning up to the prince
They tried to head the baron and his
man Off at the crossroads, but he
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-10-25

headaches disappeared. ! gained IN
weight and feel fine, 30 ] can honestly
recommend Lydia E. Pinkham'B Vege.
table Compound 70 any woman who 10
suffering as I was. - Mrs. ADELRlE B.
LYNCH, 100 Plain St, Providence, r. /.
BackAche and nervousness are symp.
toms or natures warnings, which Inc
dictate q functional disturbance OF an
unhealthy condition which often devels
ops into q moro serious Oilment.
Women in this condition should NOT
continue 20 drsg along without help, but
profit bX Mrs. Lyneh's experience, and
try this famous root and herb remedy,
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound and for special advice write 70
Lydia q. Pinkham Med. Co.. Lynn, Mass.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-10-25
cutIcura Comforts Baby's skin

CuticuFa Comforts 5aby's Skin
When red, rough and itching with hot
baths Of CUticura Soap and touches Of
CUticura Ointment. Also make use
now and then Of that exquisltely scent
ca busting powder, Cuticura Talcum,
one Of the Indispensable Cuticura
Toilet Trio.-Adv.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-10-25
Take RICH-TONE
and cain new enersY

Rlch-TOme makes mere red cOrpuBcleg,
contains all Of the elements that ara
needed most I'm maintaining strength
AID vigOr. Rich~TOne rests the tired
nerves, restores appetite, induces
healthfu1 sleep-At gives You all those
things which mean energy and WELL
being. Get a bottle tOday-OnIY @1.Oo
at all drug stores.
A. B. Richards Medicine Co., Sherman. Texas
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-10-25
ZEE II HANDY

II you paid a specialist $500 for a
prescription. you would not get any
thing that would give quicker relief
lor Group, Catarrh, Colds, or Sore
Throat. than VACHER BALM, which
only costs 25c IN Jars, or tubes
Write for Samples and Agents
Prices. Beware Of limitations. g. W.
Tacher, Inc. New Orleans. Lady.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-10-25
q Was So Weak That
ICOuId Not Walk
Rich Tone Is Making Me Strong and
Healthy. Says F. Maese.

II was 80 very weak aid nervous, had
lost all my appetite and had become I'm
such bad physical condition that ut
times could not walk 1 saw your adj
vertiaemelt ON Rich-TOne and ann now
taking it. i feel so much better that
take pleasure IA recommending Rich
Tome to all my friends an the very best
tonic An the world"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-10-25

aOw's trader
erm doing better" said the fashion
able tailor. "The war induced some Of
my dead beat customers to economic
% clothes"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-10-25

hGu9bp ~ V1SA
ached ell the time.
I was tired and had
no ambition forany-
thing. Ihad taken
Q number Of medic
eines which did me
no good. One day
/ read about Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compoundand
whatithad done fog
women; 90 I tried
It. My nervousness
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-10-25
ACHES and PAINS
QUICKLY RELIEVED
You'll find SIoan's Liniment
softens the severe
rheumatic ache

Put it on freely. Don't rub II in.
just let it penetrate naturally. What a
sense of soothing relief soon follows |
External aches, stiffness, soreness,
cramped muscles, strained sinews,
back "cricss" those ailments can't
fight off the relieving qualities of
Sloan's Liniment. Clean, convenient,
economical. Csc, Zoe, $1.40
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-10-25

"How many cigars do you smoke
Gay7"
"Ihat depends on the kind Of people
I meet
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-10-25

Hell didn't marry your entire fam
Ey, only you.
Shell know, dear, was the only
fool in the family.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-10-25

q bought a pair Of shoes today"
ighg'
Extortionately"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-10-25
allFoRMlA rio SYRUP"
Is CHlLD'S LAXATIVE
soR e tonnusl Remove pelsono
from stomach, liver and

Accept California" Syrup Of Fig
enly-look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child Is having the best and most harm
less laxative or physic for the little
stomach, liver and bowels. Children
love its delicious fruity taste. Full
directions for child's dose on each bot
Ne Give It without fear.
MOtherl You must say California"
ADV.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-10-25
ROW ITO AVOID
BACkACHE And
NERVOUSNESS
Told by Mrs. Lynch From
Own Experience.

Providence, r. I.-"I was all run
down in health, was nervous, had head.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-10-25

.u children troubled with worms have an
nhea1ehY color which sudirafos poor blood
a4 - q rrla. tktro ia mora or Ile1 rfomacn
fstashanco rroTe's ear11ltn chiu iania
a lesNlafiT toI tuo 81 thrce weeks VIII
tH1 nlooe Improve tne dIeerlfon. and
so - Uener1f STRENGTHENING 4onIe % tha
tt|f sT1l41n. Nrt4fc 3ili then throw cl Or
0el tho Nrrnle and enc cAlld aiii bs % PER-
NaeIt1 Pleasant 20 take. see vcl holfie
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-10-25
slOO Reward. 500

$I0O Reward, 500
Catarrh 10 q local disease greatly inHns
enced by constitutional conditions u
therefore requires constitutional treat
ment. HALLS CATARRH MHDICINHA
3 taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF the Syss
tenn HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
destroys the foundation Of the disease,
gives the patient strength By Improving
the general health and asaists nature "a
doing ita work. 10000 for any case q
MEDICINE fails to cure
Orugglgts I6c. Testimonials free.
y J. Cheney - Co. Toledo, Ohio.
Ships deteriorate with age-with
the exceptions Of hardships.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-10-25

He who loves without reason is apt
to reason without love.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-18
DEVELOP NEW
 PARKS

Purchases were made by the city two years ago of spacious and beautiful tracts of land park purposes. The land untouched. Provision has been made for the development of the parks by bond issue Plans have been prepared. The work will be undertaken when public demands it. That parks desired and used by the general public is evident the usage o Walnut Hill Park. With the facilities planned parks the would be general. Parks a boon for health and pleasure. They the workingman's recreation grounds.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-18
POLICE SERVICE

While people sleep the policemen keep constant vigil for tl,e protection of life and property.
 New Britains Police Department numbers 54 men, 2s patrolmen being duty nights. They guard 1000 properties and 8OOOO lives Every day and night throughout the year, in all kinds weather and in every emergency they ready. Help yourself by taking precautions against lessness.
 In the of the year the police invest- gate 4,O0o complaints; for lost children; safeguard places where doors windows are left open; Instructions in guarded.
 The Police Services constantly available the public. Call 96.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-18
DEVELOP MORE FAIRGROUNDS

The City of New Britain today has 15,OO0 children of school age. The children are of that period in when they need developing. The greatest good obtained by guiding them in for the be obtained through this medium.
 At the playgrounds in the city hundreds children enjoy through the period the fractions which limited facilities under present conditions afford. Surprising results nevertte- secured
 New Britain should appropriate more literally Playground purposes. Better character is ob- tainabIe through supervised play. The scope of the should be enlarged
New Britain herald., 1919-09-18
WAR BUREAU AND HOME SERVICE SECTION.
 RED CROSS

of
 
 
  is a   in
New Britain herald., 1919-09-18
NEW BRITAIN FIRE PROTECTION

 gall ~ ~ ~ ~ mq thoroughly
  ~~ ~~ ~ In ~ ~ "   n focal How % Ae a~ ~ n W p
New Britain herald., 1919-09-18

 organize h of all the " New Britain Tt ompLtm in on% and tn desire O. tn is s~ nh hes You cal b O he N are mb how to t disease d mtaapg nrangca A free clinic
New Britain herald., 1919-09-18

Inspector of Weights
 and Measures This department is required by state city ordinances safeguard the interests of citizens making purchases by weights The inspector avail able all.
 in doubt correctness of measures communicate with this office.
 All weights and measures tested annually and sealed.
 Public cooperation is solicited
 Oficc City Hall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-16
Worldwide Move to
 Reduce Living Cost

Buenos Aires, Tuesday, Oct. IA For the purpose of exchanging views on the feasibility of negotiating in- ternational treaties under which all countries would remove tariffs on food products, Foreign Minister Pueyrredor has called a conference for tomorrow of all the diplomatic representatives of Pan-American na- tions accredited to Argentine.
 The project is described as a hu- manitarian means of reducing. the world wide high cost of living. and the possibility of it's adoption by all the countries in the world is con- templated. In outlining the plan to the Associated Press, the foreign office today pointed out that free trade in food" not only would ale. viate human suffering, but from a commercial point of view, would in- crease both exports and imports of food and thus more than compensate for losses in revenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-16

That the annual membership meet ing of the Chamber of Commerce, to be held at o'clock at the Y. w. c. A. cafeteria, will be one of the most largely attended of any pre- retary E.B. Bloom, who yesterday much interest in the meeting. The arrangement committee, com posed of Felix Smart, Roy Kemp, Frank Franey and Ray Mcintyre, have practically completed plans for the meeting. Of exceptional inter est during the meeting will be the presidents and the secretary's re- ports, and the nominations of pres ident and nine trustees. The address of Marvin E. Holder ness, vice president of the First Ma tional Bank of St. Louis will be the chief speaker of the evening. Mr. Holderness is a former Pine Bluff man, and has achieved a considerable success in the banking world in St. Louis. He is brother of James and H. I. Holderness of this city. The entire program follows: ! Invocation. Rev. E. R. Steel Music, orchestra and vocal. Address of president, w. w. Taylor.
 Report of secretary, E. B. Bloom. Five minute talks. Rambling" Rev. Bob Jones. Memorial Park" Frank Franey.
 "Woodrow Wilson, Our President" /" Rabbi l.. Rothstein. "Our Theatre" Hon. F. G. Brid- ges.
 Cotton Mill, H. c. Couch. "How the Chamber of Commerce Treats New Industries" P. w. Quil- lion.
 Selling a City," Marvin E. Hold erness, vice president First National Bank of St. Louis. What We Think of Him (Holder- ness)," Hon. N. J. Can't.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-16
TURN HAIR DARK
 WITH SAGE TEA
If Mixed With Sulphur Is Darkens So Naturally Nobody Can
 Tell.

The old-time mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur for darkening gray, streaked and faded hair is grand mothers recipe, and folks are again using it to keep their hair good, even color, which is quite sensible, as we are living in an age when youth full appearance is of the greatest advantage. .,,
 Nowadays, though. we don't have the troublesome task of gathering tl,c sage and the mussy mixing at home. All drug stores sell the ready tc-use product, improved by the addi: tion of other ingredients, called "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com- pound" It is very popular because nobody can discover it has been ap- piled. Simply moisten your comb or & soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at time; by morning the gray hair disappears, but what le- lights the ladies with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, is that, be- sioes beautifully darkening the hair after a few applications, it also pro- duces that soft lustre and appearances of abundance which is so attractive.
 adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-16
CK-DRAUGHT A
 FAMILY MEDICINE
Some Kind of Stomach Trouble With Cramps and Terrible Pains Made This Oklahoma Mans
 Life Miserable Until Black
 Draught Relieved Tiff.

Chickasha, Okla.-Mrs. J. w. Walker recently said this: "We use Black-Draught as a family medicine
 and think it is the only liver medicine made. My husband makes it up and uses it as tonic as we'll as a laxa- tive. l used it for headache, sour stomach, a full heavy feeling after meals, which l suppose is indiges- tion, and it certainly does me a lot of good
 My husband had some kind of stomach trouble-we don't know just what. It would strike him just any time in the day and cramp or pain
 him just terribly bad. Someone told
 him how to make tea of the Black Draught, which he did. It did him
 so much good, it removed the cause
 and cured him. Since then we have praised the Black-Draught to our friends, and gladly do so" Seventy years of successful use
 has made Thedford's Black -Draught
 a standard, household remedy. Every
 member of the family at times needs the help that Black-Draught can
 give in cleansing the system and
 preventing or relieving the troubles
 that come from constipation, indi.
 gestion, lazy liver etc.
 Try Black-Draught. Sold by all druggists.-adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-16


 spinners need so that he can supply the demands"
 David Graham, commissioner of agriculture of North Carolina, said that white labor had grown and picked the cotton crop in that state the past few years as it had been recognized for some time that ne gro labor was no longer to be de- pended upon.
 Giorgio Milus of Milan, one of Italy's largest cotton spinners and representative of the Italian gov ernment, declared it was imperative that American cotton be better baled and conditioned for export.
 Cotton is now selling to ttle spin ner at approximately $1 per pound in Italy," he said, "and some manu- facturers are seriously considering the advisability of trying out some of the German paper substitutes
 There were no addresses by Brit ish spinners, although there were many informal conferences btweer them and the growers before and af- ter the meeting. Hearty applause from the British side of the room however. followed the statements of the speakers that middlemen should be eliminated and that growers and spinners should agree on prices.
 Dwight B. Heard of Phoenix, Ariz grower of American-Egyptian cotton in that state, presided over the meet ing. John A. Todd, professor of economics at Oxford, was secretary
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-16
WOMEN, DRY CLEAN
 .,T THINGS AT HOME

Save five to ten dollars quickly by dry cleaning everything in the home that would be ruined by soap and suits, coats, waists, silks, faces, gloves. shoes, furs, draperies, rugs-everything.
 Place a gallon or more of gasoline in a dishpan or wash boiler, put in the things to be dry cleaned, then wash them with Solvite soap. Shortly, everything comes out looking like new.
 Nothing fades, shrinks or wrinkles. No pressing needed Do not. attempt to dry clean without Solvite soap. This, gasoline soap is, the secret of: all dry cleaning.
 A package of Solvite soap contain ing directions for home dry cleaning costs little at any drug, grocery or department store. Dry clean out doors or away from flame. | adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-16
Ban on Arms Sale
 On Border Lifted

Douglas, Ariz, Oct. 15.-Merchants in the towns and cities of the Arizona military district contiguous to the Mexican border, who since March, 1917. have voluntarily submitted to a rule that prospective purchasers of arms and ammunition must first obtain military permit, were reliev- ed of this rule today by an order of Maj.-Gen. J. T. Dickman, command ing the southern department. Capt. George c Rockwell, district intelli- gence officer, recommended the change in the ruling as he found it would be a hardship on the mer- chants in the border section who re- trained from selling arms to anyone not having, permits, while but few miles rorth anyone could purchase munitions.