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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-03

bullet had mushroomed out. Maynard
tapped the wall. Brick" he said
tersely, and his face shone white in
the rays Of the electric lamp which
Palmer held aloft to better inspect
the bullet. Il heard no sound"
None of us did," responded Burn.
ham hoarsely. Whoever fred the
shot used a Maxim silencer."
Hayden moistened lis finger and
touched the hot metal Fortunate
you moved your head when you did,
Burnham," he commented dryly.
Where did the shot come FROM"
A sudden stronger puff Of air, rat
tied the newspapers lying near the
open window and the men turned in
Esthat direction.
"Jove! the window" Palmer sped
in that direction. IT saw no ono on the
balcony when 1 looked out a few min
utes ago; then you called, Burnham. "
Maynard, who had hurried with him
! to the window, leaned far out, and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-03

forts will mean a permanent progressive
posltlon; preferably outside: some selling
experience: also have had charge Of in
animation Of county records for conoern
row adversely affected by war oonditions.
ihuitest isttet details and excellent references BY
IN your opinion? - E n
, The greatest weakness of your ad II
that NOBODY knows what YOU are adj
,nertising for excepting a job, and yoti
nave to read over half of the ADVERTISED
about yourself. '
People hire you for what YOU can ID
Ior them, not for the personal uualifica
IONS that you may possess. The facj
that you are twenty-three and desire
70 connect with some establishmeh1
where honest efforts will mean a per.l
manent position, is no reason why thev!
should hire you
Then you say preferably outside.
What do you mean? Do you want q
WORK on team? Do you want to Sc
goods! DO you want to work on
rarm! Why don't you say what yo1
mean? I assume that you want to se
things. but your ad is so vague that Il
may be read any way, according to wha
the readers personal experience hap1
pens to be.
Decide what kind of a job YOU wand
and then advertise for it. Your ad. ID
Just a blind shot in the dark and n
comparable to man who goes into y
wood and points his gun around wildlyl
in trying to hit something.
If you seek a position as a salesman
or a collector say, "I want a position a :
a collector or as a salesman, wkicheyerI
1t may be and then state your Reason
for wanting such a job.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-03
THE THREE STRINGS B

self, Burnham," he advised sternly
"and tell us quietly just what your
theory is regarding the murder. AS
for you, Palmer, shut up" His half.
bantering tone conveyed a deeper
meaning and Palmer, observing Burn.
hams flushed countenance, held back
his angry answer.
MY theory" repeated Burnham
thoughtfully, as he passed a damp
handkerchief across his face. "The
man was taken to my house dead
and the murderer made his escape
before Evelyn came up from the
kitchen"
Just a moment" Hayden leaned for
ward. why did the murderer ring
the library bell to summon Evelyn"
How do I know" Burnham's ex.
citement was mounting the more he
talked. Probably he did it in a mo-.
ment of-of mental alteration"
Hayden chuckled. well. putting
that point aside for a moment" he
said, there is the question of getting
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-03
THE DAILY NOVELETTE,
MR.. DOOLINC HASTENS MATTERS
By Elizabeth Smith

MARY GREELEY sat knitting at her
4V1 desk in a private Office of the Wood
worth Manufacturing Company, where
for ten years she had typed for the
engineer. Through the opened sliding
windows in the partition, which sepa-
room, she could plainly hear Paymaster
Truesdale and Mr.. Dooling, the book
keeper, strengthening out the payroll.
There was also an occasional word from
the travelling man, Mr.. Bangs.
"Oh, dear! unused Mary signing, as
Nshe caught a glimpse of herself in the
large mirror over Mr. Robeys desk
across the room. I'm surely getting
old. yet, I'd do it over again just the
fort while she lived, II we did live in
two rooms. There'll always be comfort
for me in the remembrance of that. No,
I have no regrets. but can't deny that
I am very lonesome"
Mary was getting Old. She had Just
ripened into full womanhood with no
more plumpness than that which belongs
to the well-rounded curves OF twenty
eight Always attractive, with her per-
fectly matured grace and poise, she was
now positively beautiful.
And so the young men in the counting
room must have thought. for all OF
them had proposed during her years at
the plant. On being refused, they had
one by one found a life partner else
mo" Mary had told them. while
mother lives my sole duty Is to care
for her." And she had cared for her
most tenderly until the end, which was
now year back.
Miss Greeley" called Truesdale
through the partition windows. have
you heard whether we're to have time
Off to see the President? l believe he
is to land at II at Commonwealth Pier"
yes" smiled Mary sweetly. But
hear Mr.. Robey talking just outside
our door. He has just been to tell the
department heads. Here he is-he'n tell
you HIMSELF
The engineer. who enjoyed the same
princely salary as the general manager,
was, owing to the absence of the latter,
in full charge He opened the door from
his office to the counting-room and an
nounced:
''They are going to knock off at 1880.
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looked up and down the balcony which
ran across the front of the apaJ tment.
who owns the next apartment"
he demanded, observing that another
window opened upon the balcony.
There, where the window is"
That's our hall window" explained
Palmer. Turning on his heel he hur-
ried into the reception hall with such
speed that he collided violently with
his Japanese servant. "Siki what are
you doing here?" he demanded.
II come to answer the door, most
honorable sir" responded the servant
and glancing ahead Palmer saw the
front door to his apartment was ajar
and that a shadowy form stood in the
corridor just outside the entrance.
What do you want?" he asked,
pushing Sikh to one side and switching
on an additional light; by its aid he
saw that the man in the corridor was
a French officer.
II come to inquire the way to the
apartment of Madame Van Ness" the
Frenchman stated, observing with
well-bred surprise Palmer's agitated
appearance.
Right upstairs, next floor" the lat.
ter snapped, and shutting the door
he was in time to catch Burnham as he
staggered to a seat in nervous COL
lapse.
"It's that damned Frenchman-"
Burnham could hardly articulate. and
Hayden hastened to his aid. He tried
to kill me-"
"He--who?" demanded Maynard
who had fingered behind at the win
dow to look up and down the street
before joining them, "why tried to
kill you?"
Reno La Montague" gasped Burn
ham and slipped back insensible.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-03

carried to your house in a cab" he
unused. III that was the case it sim.
plifies the search"
How so?" The question came from
Palmer and Maynard turned slightly
to face him.
1T should be a comparatively easy
matter to trace the cab-driver," he
said.
"An excellent idea" agreed Hayden.
provided, of course, that Burnham's g
theory is correct-that the man was
first murdered and then carried INTO
his house. Frankly, as a medical man
don't agree with Burnham's reason.
ing; dead body Is very unwieldy
object to move around and would most
certainly attract attention"
THE man was only of medium
height and thin" protested Burnham,
and then added in haste which May.
nard was quick to note. that is, judg.
ing from the glimpse 1 mad of the
body on the billiard table. Palmer"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-03
THE LIONS DEN

THE Bedouin whirled his horse and
- galloped away over the sand ridges.
Smiling Teacher came from behind the
tree. where she was hiding, and gazed
after him.
isn't he grand 7" she sighed
wouldn't 1t be romantic IL we were
attacked by savages and he came to
the rescue"
Peggy thought that It would be, but
at the same time she felt that the young
Bedouin was pretty much of a savage
himself and that any one in his clutches
might have to be rescued by some other
hero. Later she was to find this to be
true.
While Peggy and the Smiling Teacher
were following the Bedouin with their
eyes, Billy was exploring tho oasis. An
excited exclamation from him brought
the others to his side. He was looking
into a rocky cave.
Maybe it's a lions den :" he whis-
pered.
Yes. Come away quickly" answered
Smiling Teacher. dragging Peggy toward
the desert. But another exclamation
from Billy caused them to turn back.
"oh, see the funny puppies 20 he cried.
Out of the cave had rumbled two
fuzzy. playful little creatures. They
were wrestling with each other and hav-
ing the jolliest kind of time.
What pretty doggies :" said Fegey.
The doggies, rolling over and over in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-03

see II they were ali right. then Jooke.
around to find what had alarmed thar,
She saw Smiling Teacher and Pesxy|
racing across the desert and leaned ,r|
pursuit. \
To save them Billy grabbed up 81
stone and hurled 1t at the iioness. It|
caught her in the side and caused her|
to stop and whirl about Her ewes fas-I
tened upon Billy, and she Started for|
him. At the same instant Billy started
up a palm tree. climbing for dear life
He was just out OF reach when thsl
lioness grabbed at him.
Run Run - yelled Billy to smjlin y
Teacher and Peggy. "1'u keen tbe|
lioness here :"
Inc lioness let out a roar of rage.j
Instantly there came an answering
roar from the desert 1t was the ma,eI
lion coming home.
Another second and he was beside hls|
mate, looking up at Billy and lashink mn
tail savagely. He was heavily named
ana appeared huge and ferociou..
Presently the lion saw Smiling Teaches
and Peggy fleeing in the distance with
another roar he made after them. III
vain Billy yelled and screamed to d,sl
tract his attention. The lion was in
tent upon this new prey, while thu
lioness stayed to guard the tree.
Smiling Teacher and Peggy seemed
doomed. But suddenly rescue came
From behind sand ridge the youns
Bedouin dashed into view. His eyeS
took in the situation at glance. Low
ering his spear, he charged upon the
rushing lion.
fTomorroU tOiH be told ho,o S,nilino
Teacher. Peggy and Billy are receiued
By the Bedouin t,ibe.J
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the body through the streets and up
your steps unseen in broad daylight
by any passers-by."
"Confound it," Burnham banged
the table with his clenched fist until
the glasses ratified. why do you keep
harping on daylight? Tie coroner
claims that the man died between two
and three Tuesday morning; the muir
derer had ample time before daylight
to take the body to my house"
But Evelyn did not find the body
until Tuesday afternoon" interrupted
Palmer heatedly.
she did not find the body In the
library until Tuesday afternoon" re.
torted Burnham. But I am willing
to bet any amount that had Evelyn
looked through the entire house she
would have found it concealed some
where on the premises"
In the silence that ensued Burnham
glanced triumphantly at his compan-
ions, but their expression disappointed
him his theory had not created the
sensation he had expected.
"Of course the body was in the
house." answered Hayden. ut had to
be there that length Of time, for the
man was dead hours before Evelyn
found him. Why the body was moved
into the library. why the murderer re.
turned to the scene Of his crime, and
why he rang the library bell are prob
lens yet to be solved"
There is a point you are all over.
looking" broke in Palmer. Where
did the murderer get the keys to your
house? There is no evidence to show
he broke into the house, therefore he
must have used a key"
Burnham did not reply at once.
There are dishonest locksmiths, sup
pose, as we'll as crooks in other
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"SMILINC TEACHERv


their play, came almost to Billy before
they saw him.
Here, puppies, puppies" he coaxed,
holding out his hands to them.
'Ur-ur-ur-urgh !" growled the puppies,
scampering back to the entrance Of the
den. There they turned to gaze at the
three humans in scared curiosity. At
the same time they set UP whimpering
and whining. Billy took step toward
them and the whine grew louder.
Instantly came a startling response
from the desert at the opposite side of
the oasls-it was a roar, thunderous and
terrifying.
"A lion Run :" cried Smiling Teacher
grasping Peggy by the hand and drag
ging her into the desert Billy started
to follow when a huge tawpy creature
bounded into view. Billy jumped be-
hind tree and the creature flashed bv
making for the den. 1t had no mane.
and he instantly recognized it az a
lioness.
The mother lion snuffed her cubs to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-03
THE PROBLEM OF THE PROFIT.
SHARING PLAN


A FTER getting the facts Of the case. I
asked for Miss Smaller. There was no
need to do so, for when 7 saw a sour
faced woman with several criss-cross
scratches on her face knew that it was
she.
Miss Smaller" I began in a stern
manner, II have come from New York
in the interest Of Miss Cleft. ! am in
structed to act in her behalf am
given to understand that you accuse
her Of stealing?"
Look what she did to my face, the
little thief" snapped the woman, "She's
in Jail now for doing it, and it serves
her right"
That is a matter for future consid-
Grafton. You tell me she's a thief. That
ton for which I must hold you to ac-
count"
She looked worried at this, but lodged
the issue by saying that stamps had
been missing lately, and that creature
was the only one who could possibly
take them"
rs that your proof?" coldly in
quired
That isn't all; I've missed money
here lately, taken out of my coat hang
ing up there" she nervously pulled at
button on her sleeve.
II fear that I shall have to bring
suit against you on behalf of Miss Cleft.
She has been expelled from the business
college on the strength of your accusa-
ton. Her career here Is ruined just
because you brought so grave a charge
against her and apparently with
out any Justification
Then she collapsed and began to cry
about her hard life ana how she was
always being put on"
Finally l said: I'VE have no wish to
be severe on you, 90 If you will at once
come with me to the police station and
withdraw your charge Of assault and
battery, and also give written denial
of YOUR accusation, in which you will
clearly state that you had no justifica-
ton whatever for your charge Of theft,
we will drop the natter
So anxious was she to get out of her
tanEle that soon had Mamie released
and in the train for New York. Her
first anxiety was that Bruno Duke
should not think her a thief
you know, Mister Flint, I wouldn't
do nothin' ter double-cross Mister Duke
after wot he's done fer me. I'd no more
a taken that snide's roll than - than
nothin' at all"
assured her that had Miss Snaller's
letter to prove her innocence on that
score.
"But what made you scratch UP that
poor woman so?'
IL" then she stopped short. The
devil I said was a-goin' ter cut out
the rough talk, an then I go shootin' 1t
off worsen ever. But say, Mister Flint,
what 'ud you do If some one called yer
a crook?"
gave her my answer. for she laughed
and said:
There y'are, yer see."
But" I admonished, ut isn't thing
hat ladies do
Ladies !" she tossed her head and
,norted. "I amt no lady. I'm jest a
she scrapper' what 'ud bin dead years
ago if I hadn't knowed how ter look
arter number one"
II was hopeless to reason with her.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-03
BRUNODUKE,S0 S0Lver 0fBusi1ess Pyoblo,,,s 4
By HAROLD WHITEHEAD of Business career of Peter Fu. 49,
CopyrshD

Tor somehow felt she was right, so I
bought her Dress and the Home maker
to read.
She was quiet for a long time, and ]
was congratulating myself on getting
something that pleased her, when no.
ticed she had another magazine held in
side one of those I bought her.
I seized an opportunity to leave tffe
seat and then saw she was reading
Dare Devil Nell, the Cowboys Bride -
Duke told me he had to send Mamie
to that second-rate school, for when
L explained what Mamie was. these
schools in town refused to assume the
responsibility-and I don't know that
| blame them. Now get a rest, Peter,
for tomorrow we have to start on our
new problem of the profit-sharng plan"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-03
Cogvrjohf. 1918, bp d. Appleton a Co
COPYRIGHT, Public Ledoer Company
READ THIS FIRST

Evelyn Preston, returning to her
home in Washington Unexpectedly.
finds a strange man dead in the
library. An autopsy develops the
fact that his death was due to prus-
sic acid, probably administered in
cherry brandy. Evelyn's mother
and stepfather, Peter Burnham,
arrive but are unable to throw any
light on the mystery. Captain La
Montague. in love with Evelyn,
learns that his letters to her have
been intercepted and suspects Burn
ham. Palmer. friend Of Burnham.
and In love with Evelyn, shares
rooms with Doctor Hayden, Burn
hams family physician. Maynard
an old friend of the family, accom-.
panies Burnham to visit Palmer and
Hayden. They discuss the mystery.
Burnham expresses the wish that
the authorities would arrest the
murderer at once
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-03
MYPIPE

pipe a thinker who thinks with good will
When I'm through with my eating drinking
his work shows the highest OF skill
But he won't tell me all that he's thinking.
My pipe poet with lofest dreams;
Sweet lyrics he always is scheming.
on divers occasions this seems
tell all that he's dreaming!
pipe a friend is devoted
the glow of his bowl 1 basking
thoughts and his dreams his own do you see
his service is mine for the asking
GRiF ALEXANDE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-03

In this space Mr.. Whitehead toiH an.
Srer readers business questions on bun
ing, selling, advertising and employment
Business Questions Answered
wELL-RECOMMENDE YOUNG MAN
Twenty-three, desires to connect with
some esta ablished concern where honest ef-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-03

CONTINUED TOMORROW
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-03

fTomorroD toiH be told hoto Smili,o
Iedcher, Peggy and Billy are received
By the Bedouin trtbeJ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-03

THO Hekt uoHIpIete n0VeIef(o---Tf9
turn Of LisateHant Rsdsil.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-04-12
Liquid Fertilizer
Gear fare refunded on $500 purchase

Here is something that will surprise you Take half
dozen plants of any kind, Liquid Fertilizer
three and treat the other three just in the ordinary
Liquid Fertilizer will need other recommendation you
will be surprised at the wonderful difference. "
Get pint bottle and try it, one tea spoonful to
quart Of water Hardware Department. r.'G r~s-,
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-04-12
Fresh Pure Quality Goods At All Times

Countys Grocery Department
o O that's exactly what dong
Are getting your share do prefer to
somebody delivery charges and help the undesirable
accounts? We permit charge hence
loss possible entaed through it!
Come let's get acquainted You'll like method
Of treating everybody far and square
100 h. bag 1915
Quality pkg special pkgs
Douglas Cooking Oiin pint worth 4Oc only.
Douglas Cooking O-in bulk, bring your can; special
per gallon S1.7S
Lima Beans-excellent small beans, h.; spe-
clal lbs for 23c
Farm House Preserves-Raspberry Strawberry, 40c
Jars now only Bic
Soy Beans-worth h.; ............
Red Ruby Beans delicious imported bean, worth loo
h.; now 5 lbs. for 15c
Natural Brown Ricereguar Ice h.;
Vegetable Soupa good retailer; special for 19c
Cornoca-an excellent breakfast food, 15c now
Ior 21c
LOOMS Brand Peaches-big delicious yellow
in syrup worth 35c; special for.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-04-12

Bordens Evaporaed Mk-nothing better, special
Yuban Cofee-the real quality Coffee value, very
special only two customer; lbs 74c
Cream of Wheahe ideal breakfast special
ages 1or Observation-Disclosures. 4Sc
Bee Brand Sweet Cornreg special
Dry Green Peasresh stock worth b. for 1Sc
CampbePs Soupsal varieties; price per loo
Dried Fancy Apricos-worth special lbs for 46c
Karo syrupMaple Flavor, II Id. cans, value
only 19c
Karo Syrup-bue label cans; special per can TIC
Karo Syrupred label 10 h. cans; special per 76c
Dove Brand Molasses- Csc cans; only. . 21c
Dove Brand Moasses-reguar soc cans; only.
Assorted Toilet Soaps special
Galyanic soap-worh &c bar; price 5sc
Creme Oil Soapregular loo bars price
Maple Clothes Pins-best quality, large sizes pack
AL Quality Bueing-in big bottles TIC
Al Quality Ammoniain big bottles special
Good Quality Parlor Brooms-75c quality; 10 dozen
i"e1, eacH 49c
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-04-12
Silk Petticoats

In Jersey top and changeabe silk effects are much
in demand, have nice stock of these on hand
at reasonable prices.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-04-12
How Do You Judge
Your Clothes?

The thing to look for is character.
We conceive clothes of character to mean style
of the better kind fabrics that serve tailor
ing of character and values that excel
clothes. 5eo5 n3.Z y
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-04-12
Sport Blouses and Smocks

Sport BIouses and SHOCKS
are made up in charming styles, Georgette
and Blouses and styles in the new
tricolette pussy willow and combination GeOrgette
and tricollette materials in skirts wonderful.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-04-12
Stylish Stout
Suits, Coats, Dresses and Waists

Women of larger proportions who are DESTROYS of
securing snappy, chic apparel, should our unu-
It is truly a pleasure to be in position to offer
highgrade merchandise in these sizes, at prices that
are most reasonable.
Sizes, 42A to 521a are now in stock. larger sizes
can be secured.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-04-12

Come in for your Spring suit. We assure you
that our principle of maximum value works
well for you and personal service will fit
you out as you like. bal 2 tsat aoEN
This is the store and we have the clothes
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-02
new YORK STORES
OFFER TO SELL
GOVERNMENT FOOD

New York, Aug. 2.-several New
York department stores have offered
to put on sale without profit to. them
selves surplus foodstuffs purchased
from the war department by the city,
according to announcement today by
Edwin ]. O'Malley, deputy commits
sioner of markets. ~
The deputy commissioner returned
today from Washington whore he ar
ranged for the purchase of Is car
loads of food on consignment Is
A request that supply Of surplus
army food be made available for A.
500 customer employees in this port
the families of many Of whom are
described as actually suffering for the
want OF sumcient food" was !. tele-
graphed today to e. c. Morse, assis-
.tant director Of sales of the war de-
partment by Byron r. Newton. coll
lector Of the port.
Collector Newton explained that
government employees are suffering
from the high cost Of living more
keeniy than others because Sin most
cases they are receiving the same pay
they received 20 years ago.