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CHAPTER x.-continued.
il

Eden swung on his heel and paced
.he length of the office in quick, sharp
strides. When he returned to where
Miss Wardin stood, wrapped about in
her misery, his fists were clenched and
the veins stood out on the back of his
hands.
"Scoundrell" he muttered. "ScOun-
drell And l have been tied to him.
have let him bind me; have let him
set the standards. Well, now l know
him." There was a menace in his last
words that frightened even Gladys
Wardin, well though she knew the
menace was not to her, but ranged in
her defense.
"Here," he said, taking some Bills
from his pocket. "You must tell him
you can't go-tell him you won't go;
you must return his money. l will
lend you wha, you need. Don't be
afraid. / will go with you"
But 1 can't take your money,
either, Mr.. Eden" she protested. Il
can't stay here any longer. l will have
no job and can't pay you back. You
see 1 can't take it, even from you.
What a fool 1 was! For a few
Clothes"
"You will continue to work-for
me-" he said.
She shook her head. "No, can't. l
can't. / can't work anywhere near
him."
"You won't need to. The firm of
Coward & Eden will be dissolved at
once. l have always felt that there
was something false in Coward
something that wouldn't stand test
Now l know"
There was a sound of key in the
street door, and Coward entered.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15

desk, or something. Nothing serious
but may need a stitch or two" Then
turning to Coward: st will depend
on you whether this affair gets to the
public-on you and Miss Wardin
Make your own explanations. And as
soon as you are able to be about our
partnership will be dissolved"
Coward was ready enough to adopt
Dawes suggestion that their quarrel
should not come to the notice of the
public, and Gladys Wardin, apparent
ly. kept her own counsel in the mat
ter. In time when firms were going
out of business without even the for
mality of an assignment, and others
were being absorbed by their competi-
TORS. the dissolution of the Coward q
Eden establishment occasioned no
more than passing notice. Inc eX-
PLANTATION, "for business reasons,
given to the newspapers, seemed sutfi-
cient.
Irene Hardy found herself in po-
sition of increasing delicacy. Since the
day of their conversation in the tea
room Dave had been constant in MS
attentions. but, true to his ultimatum'
had uttered no word that could In any
way be construed to be more or less
than platonc. She had now no doubt
that she felt for Dave that attachment
without which ceremonies are without
avail and with which ceremonies are
but ceremonies. And yet she shrank
from surrender. And she knew
that some day she must surrender.
The situation was complicated by
conditions which involved her mother
and Coward. 1t was apparent that
Conwards friendship for Mrs. Hardy
did not react to Dawes advantage.
Coward was careful to drop no word
in Irene's hearing that could be taken
as a direct reflection upon Dave, but
she was conscious of an influence, Il
magnetism, it almost seemed, the
whole tendency of which was to pun
her away from Eden.
Mrs. Hardy had invested practically
all her little fortune in her house. Inc
small sum which had been saved from
that unfortunate Investment had been
eaten up in the cost of furnishing ana
maintaining the home. Doctor Hardy,
in addition to his good name, had lelt
his daughter some few thousand dol
lars of life insurance, and TINS was
the capital which was now supplying
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15
MEANING of "Selah."

The word Selah, which occurs SO
frequently in the Psalms, is usually be-
lieved to be a direction to the mu'
sicians who chanted the Psalms in the
temple. Mattheson, the great musical
critic, wrote book on the subject, in
which, after rejecting a number OF
theories, he came to the conclusion that
it is equivalent to the modern "da
capo," and is a direction that the air or
song Is to be repeated from the com
mencement to the part where the word
is placed.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15

drove into the country with Bert Nor.
risan, when on the brow Of hill he
switched off his lights that they might
better admire the majesty of the
heavens. That Coward should place
an evil Interpretation upon that incl
dent was a thing so mOnstrous, so al
together beyond argument, that Dave
fell back upon the basic human meth
cd reserved for such occasions. dis
fist leaped forward, and Coward
crumpled up before it.
Coward lay stunned for a few min
utes, then, with returning conscious
ness, he tried to sit up. Dave helped
him to a chair. Blood flowed down his
face, and as he began to renlize what
had occurred it was Joined with tears
of pain, rage, humiliation.
"You got that one on me, Eden" he
said, after a while. "But it was
towards blow. You hit me when
wasn't looking. Very well. Two can
play at that game. I'll hit when you're
not looking where you don't ex-
pect it where you can't hit back
l know the stake you're playing for
and-Tm going to spoil it." He turned
his swollen, bloody face to Dawes, and
hatred stood up in his eyes as he ut
tered the threat. 'T'n hit you, Dave, -"
he repeated, "where you can't hit
back"
Thanks for the warming" said Ell
den. $50 Irene Hardy is to be the
stake. All right, I'll sit in. And I'll
win"
you'll think you've won," returned
Coward, leeringiy, "and then you'll
find out that you didn't. I'll present
her to you, Dave, like that" He lifted
burnt match from an ash-tray and
held it before him.
Dawes impulse was to seize the
thick, f1abby throat in his hands and
choke it lifeless. With a resolute ef-
fort he turned to the telephone and
lifted the receiver.
"Send a car and a doctor to Coward
& Elden's Office" he said when he had
got the desired number. "Mr. Con-
ward has been hurt-fell against a
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15
Bananas.

The banana is perennial herba-
ceous plant, growing from year to
year from an underground root stock
with a stem or stalk from 10 to 10
feet high above the ground. The plant
has dropping leaves, but no branches
like fruit trees of the north countries.
Each stalk produces one large cluster
of fruit. After fruitlng, the stalk Is
cut down to the surface of The GROUND
and grows up again from the root
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15
CHAPTER XI.

Coward paused as he entered the
room. He had evidently not expected
to find Eden there, but after mo-
ment of hesitation he nodded cordially
to his partner.
almost ready, Miss Wardin?" he
asked, cheerily. sour train goes In"
He took his watch from his pocket
and consulted it.
Dawes eyes were fixed on the girl.
He wondered whether, in this testing
moment, she would fight for herself or
lean weakly on him as her protector.
Her answer treasured him.
AIt makes. no difference when 1t
goes, Mr.. Coward. I'm not going on
it," Her voice trembled nervously,
but there was no weakness in it. The
money which Dave had given her was
still crumpled in her hand. She adj
yanced to where Coward stood vague
ly trying to sense the situation, and
held the bills before him. Here is
your money, Mr.. Coward" she said.
"Why. what does this meant"
"Here is your money. Will you
take it, pleaseT
mo, / won't take it until You ex-
plain"
She opened her fingers and the bills
fell to the floor "All right" she said.
Conwards eyes had shifted to Dave.
"You are at the bottom of this, Eden"
he said. "What does it mean"
1T means, Coward" Dave an.
swered, and there was steel. in his
voice-"it means that after all these
years have discovered what cur
you are-just in time to balk you, at
least in this instance"
Coward flushed, but he maintained
an attitude of composure. you've
been drinking, Dave" he said. Il
meant no harm to Miss Wardin."
Don't make me call you a liar as
well as a cur"
The word cut through Conward'S
mask of composure. Nov by God! /
won't take that from any man" he
shouted, and with a swing of his arms
threw his coat over his shoulders.
Dave made no motion, and Coward
slowly brought his coat back to posi-
ton.
II was right" said Dave, calmly. II
knew you wouldn't fight. You think
more of your skin than you do of your
honor. Weli--it's better worth protec-
ton"
"If this girl were not here" Con-
ward protested. II will not fight"
ooh, will leave" said Miss Wardin,
with alacrity. "And hope he soaks
you WELL" she shot back, as the door
closed behind her.
But by this time Coward had as
sumed superior attitude. "Dave,"
he said, 81 won't fight over quarrel
of this kind. But remember, there are
some things in which no man allows
another to interfere. Least of all such
a man as you. There are ways of get
ting back, and I'll get back"
"Why such a man as me? know
haven't been much of moralist in
business matters-I've been in, the
wrong company for that-but l draw
the line"
"Oh, you're fine stuff, all right,
What would your friend Miss Hardy
think IL told her all know"
"You know nothing that could affect
Miss Hardy's opinion"
ats too bad your memory is so
poor," Coward sneered. "Why were
your lights off that night passed your
car? Oh, guess you remember! What
will Miss Hardy think of that?"
For a moment Dave was unable to
follow Conward's thought Then his
mind reached back to that night he
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15
KEEP 1T HANDY

If you paid a specialist $500 for
prescription, you would not get any
thing that would give quicker relief
for Group, Catarrh, Colds, or Sore
Throat, than VACHER BALM, which
only costs soc in jars, or tubes.
Write for Samples and Agents
Prices. Beware of limitations. E. w.
Vacher, Inc, New Orleans, La.-Adv.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add / OF. Bay Rum,
a small box of Barbo Compound, and e
o. of glycerine. Apply to the hair twice
week until it becomes the desired shade.
Any druggist can put this up or you can
mix it at home at very little cost 1t will
gradually darken streaked, faded gray hair,
and will make harsh hair soft and glossy.
1t will not co'or the scalp, is not sticky or
greasy, and does not rub off.-AdV.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15
impression Verified.

".Hamlet is one of the longest parts
in the English-speaking drama, re-
marked Mr.. Stormington Barnes.
az never measured It," answered. the
tired business man, but 1t certainly
gives you that impression when you
listen to t."
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15
Encouraging.

"Shall | settle the bill now, doctor"
Not necessary. l can arrange with
your widow"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15

"They say even rich men now de-
clare they will wear patched trousers"
Eyes, but they can afford the patch
ing"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15
GOLD MEDAL.
Nhk .l!l!l;El4!,Q on
CAPSULES

bring quick relief and often ward of
deadly diseases. Known as the national
remedy Of Holland for more than zoo
years. All druggists, in three sizes.
look for the name Gold Medal on every box
and accept irritation
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15

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Innings eradicate the waste material ana
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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15

ION ere ny UaQk4eF ;
remedies for numer-
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and nerve medicines.
In my own eTper-
ienoe with both, they
certainly were an
that was needed TO
bring about what was
desired. / was suf-
fenng from indiges-
ton, so much so as
TO become very thin
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15

There are five species of pines in
Colorado.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15

weak and listless with very little ambition
physician that the derangement OF my
nervous system was the cause of the dys-
pepsia. During my expectancy took the
'Favorite Prescription alone, and it
relieved my nervous condition and appre-
hension and prepared me for motherhood,
relieving me Of its many distressing features.
hope other expectant mothers may profit
by my testimony, not only to give them
comfort but to strengthen them TO nurse
baby" MRS. l. NJ. PELLICER, GO
Carson's Market.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15

The more we boast of knowing the
ess we really know; the truly wise
nan seldom speaks Of himself.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15

1t is surprising how slow a watch
can run in church.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15
SLOW
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Aches, pains, nervousness, diff
Guilty in urinating, often mean
serious disorders. The worlds
standard remedy for kidney, liver,
bladder and uric acid troubles
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15
Thin, Pale, Weak
She Testifies

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Medical Discovery and 'Fayorite Prescr.p-
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15

Brains without energy will never
tvertake prosperity.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-01-15
Will Not be One Day Without
PE-RU-NA
This Lady TELLS Her FRIENDS

Mrs Mary FrIcke. 5O7 Bornman St, Belleyille,
III is Just one OF the many thousands OF ladies'
throughout the country who, after an agony OF
years, have at last found health, strength ana
vigor in PE-RU-NA.
Her own words tell OF her suffering and recovery
better than we can do t.: Il suffered with my
stomach, had awful cramps and headaches so l
often could not lay on pillow. Saw your DOCK
tried PE-RIT-NA and got good results from the
first bottle To be sure of a cure / took twelve
bottles. l have recommended PE-RU-NA to my
friends and all are well pleased with results l
will not be one day without PE-RU-NA. Have not
had doctor since / started with PE-RU-NA, which
was about fifteen years ago l am now sixty-three
years old, hale, hearty and we'll Can DO as mucn
work as nv daughters / feel strong and healthy
and weigh near two hundred pounds. Before, l
weighed as little as one hundred. l hope lots OF
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-28
ASKS COURT TO MAKE
 DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE

Partition of real estate in Preston in which the two plaintiffs and the defend ant own undivided one-third interests is sought in a suit brought by Hymon and Morris Epstein of Preston against Isa- dore Epstein and others of Preston Mary F. Brown of Ridgefeld who claims a mortgage of $1 500 and Louis Kir- sclenbaum of Brooklyn, N Y. who claims mortgage of $2,4O0 on the prop erty are named as co-defendants
 John V. Tyler of Norwich is suing Mary Barber Tyler of West Haven for divorce on the grounds of assertion since Nov. II, 1915. They were married or. Sept. 4, 1896
 Horace W. Dawley of Griswold is suing William Fogarty of Griswold on a claim for $500 damages through a dispute over a building and gasoline pump and tank which it is claimed were owned by the MT. Dawley but located on MT. Fogar- tvs land in Griswold
 Mir. Dawley claims that he had begun legal proceedings in March, 1920, to re- move the building and pump from the | land but stopped them on the promise of MT Fogarty to pay him $500 if they were allowed to stay.
 The money has been demanded, it i. claimed, but has not been paid and Mir
 Fogarty has been collecting a rental o1
 Sl5 per month for the building tauA
 and pump since March 1, 1920. He ha: i refused to pay to Mr DawIey the sums
 collected for rent.
 All these suits are returnable befort | the superior court for this county or
 the hrst Tuesday of November.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-28

charles ". Taggart, recently appoint ed superintendent of the Norwich Gas and Electric company, in speaking at the weekly monday luncheon of the Nor wich Rotary club on Wednesday at the Wauregan house ,complimented the city of Norwich on it's gas and electric de- partment saying that the electric plant in this city was second to none in the country for city of the size of Nor wich. The gas department is also a very fine department, the works in this city CT cities the size of Norwich, there be- day supply without refilling while in other cities the containers have only a few hours capacity.
 All utility companies said MT. Tag gart, have had a hard time during the past four years and it is remarkable that so few of them have gone to the wall. Norwich is indeed fortunate in having such a department as exists From your monthly bill you may think that you are paying an extremely high price for gas but in comparison to the majority of plants in the country you are paying below the normal price. h California one natural gas concern is charging S2 per thousand GU. ft., while here in Norwich the average price will be about s1.20 per thousand.
 The trouble here is not in the dual. ity of gas made, for no better gas is that supply the people. This will un.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-28
COMPRESSED AIR PIPE LINE FOR GAS

doubtedly be much improved as the commissioners have authorized the pur- chase of the pipe line of the old Com pressed Air company which will siN 2 larger mains in parts of the city waere they are needed. It is the aim Of the gas and electric department to get the best service possible. and I know of no place in the country where it is any bet ter.
 There were about 35 present at the meeting including five guests from ont of town Harry M Clark presided a. the meeting in the absence of the Tres ident, Jozeph C.. Worth, who is in New Jersey with the committee negotiating the purchase of the new ambulance for the W. W. Bacllus hospital. James l.. Case was song leader for the day and solos were rendered by Louis A Vince Ter and Henry J. LaFontaine. There was singing by a quartette, J. Henry Shannon. Charles J. Twist James L. Crawford Arthur M Thompson.
 At the business session of the club it was voted to hold q ladies night at some later date and the appointment of a committee to make arrangements was left with the president. It was also hproposed that the Norwich Rotary club | Tendeavor to institute a club in Willi- mantle for which the Norwich club will be sponsor. The president is to appoint committee to confer with prominent Willimantic business men to see what can be done along these lines.
 The meeting closed with the singing of The Star Spangled Banner.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-28
FAILURES IN CONNECTICUT
 WITH S2Os7,52I LIABILITIES

Bankruptcies in Connecticut during the past fiscal year involved liabilities of s2.- 0S7,521 and creditors realized $395, ,353. The expenses of handling the cases to- tailed s97 999. These figures are from the annual report of Charles E. Pickett, clerk of the United States court, in New Haven.
 Of 190 cases concluded in the district during the year there were the following: Farmers 2, wage earners II, merchants 126, manufacturers 14, professional men 2, other classes 35.
 previous fiscal year totalled TT and at the end of last year S14. Cases filed during the past year numbered 227 and cases concluded totalled 190 Three peti- tions for bankruptcy were dismissed and four offers of composition confirmed by the court. Of the 190 cases filed. 169 were voluntary and 21 involuntary.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-28
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
 MADE IN THIS TOWN

The following real estate transfers in Norwich were recorded at the town clerks office in the first twelve days of October
 Oct .1-Henan B. and Sarah E. Porter to Francis H. Bidwell. 1T Bliss place
 Julia A. Stetson to Annie Evelyn Thornton. Brown street
 Michael Trembley and others to Fran cis Brennan, 97 Sherman street.
 Bruno Pedace to Michael Trembley. 20 Plat avenue.
 Oct 4-Gilbert S. Raymond, trustee to Carmina and Marto Yzzo, Cliff street extension
 Annie Dougherty and Rocklef Jenser to Mary T. Hartman and John A. Mo ran. 175 Broadway.
 Oct. J-John l.. Counihan to Jack Al legretti. 155-157 Boswell avenue
 George l.. Randall to Harry L. Lath. TOD 271 Washington street.
 Oct 6-Owen S. Smith to Mabel Clari Hull. Nelson place.
 Est. Hattie B. Duro to Lorenzo B Burton, 175 Palmer street.
 Oct. S-Frank E. Waters to Samue Eth, Asylum street
 Oct, 9-Edward H. Linnell to Ann: c. Starr. I'll Broadway
 Est. Charles T. Ramage to H. Lukor oski, Elizabeth street
 Est. Annie S. Sherman to H. Lukoros Ri, Elizabeth street. Oct 12-A. w, A. L. and Charles P Cogswell to Josephine H. Beausoleil, of Laurel Hill avenue, land. Napoleon B. Lewis and Erroll z. Lii libridge to Margaret A. Delaney, Is. Cliff street.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-28

London that he would put into effect new schedule on the line between Crescent Beach, Mantle, Flanders Corner and New London to accommodate the workers who would have no other means of getting into town when the early morning working mems train is annulled by the New Haven road on Nov. L
 President Perkins pointed out that by recent order of the court as handed down by Judge Hinman he was granted au- thority to discontinue service and scrap this line and equipment. Crews of men
 are now at work taking up the tracks from Flanders Corner west to Saybrook
 President Perkins appreciated the pe& tition and plea of the men in conference and while he showed facts and figures that proved this branch Of the Shore Line was operated at a loss. he was generous enough to promise that he would do all in
 his power to keep this line in operation, with an idea of rendering service to the workmen seeking to get into New Lon
 don for early morning work and that he would soon put into effect a schedule that
 would give them the service that they seek, and at the same time advised the
 representatives from East Lyme that it
 was wholly in the nature of an experi- ment and that it was up to\ these work men and the citizens of Niantic and v- cillty to give all possible support to their local trolley in the way of encoura ginG the continuation of this much needed ser vice.
 As previously announced, the. New Haven road will take off the so-called early morning workmen's train. a service which was established through the ef- 1 forts of the Chamber of Cc z nerce two years ago, this service to be discontinued | following the change back to standard | time Nov. l. That would leave Mantle and the adjacent villages without trans i portation by steam train into New Lon- 1 don before 9.30 a. m. and inasmuch as 1 there are some 30 workmen now using l this early morning train who come in tc l their employment in New London fac. l tories, it was the purpose of this confer
 ence to perfect some arrangements anC
 understanding for an early morning trol 1 ley service into New London to serve
 both East Lyme and New London inter 1 ests.
 | The conference was attended by F. A Beckwith, first selectman of the town O
 East Lyme Charles J. Manwaring O
 Mantle, Joseph T. Cruttenden of Ores cent Beach, President Robert w Perkin [! of the Shore Line Trolley company ! President J. P. T. Armstrong and Secre tary James G. Hammond of the Chambe Of Commerce.