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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-16
NO. l15.

NO. 115.
 As Ballin declared his intention of go-
 ing down into the cellar, where they had every reason to believe that Jane Bal lin. his sister, was still in hiding, Fran ces moved quickly from her place by the table and touched him gently on the arm.
 Psusing even as he started forward. the man faced her, a question gleaming from his excited eyes
 T don't wset you to go.' Frances said in whisper. catching one of his hands in both of hers. You have gone through so much and come out safely now, at this last minute, it seems that you surely must be hurt if you face any more danger. Won't you let the others go, and you stay here with me-?
 Tears were in the girls eyes as she made her appeal. The light from the big electric globe overhead made halo ot her hair, casting her face into shadow and Judge Crane. standing at one side, waiting for a move from the young law yer. realized that Ballin had found something more precious in the chapter of adventures that had so nearly snuffed out his life.
 Haggerty, waiting by the judges side, also must have sensed something of this TOT, turbllB HIS iIlpdtieuCe, He nlSpeCteu the cylinder of his revolver with critical attention
 Listen, little girl" Ballin said after moment, his voice lowered so that only Frances caught the words. You know 1 what you mean to me, but how can I ask these men to go downstairs and face whatever danger may lie there, and be timid about going myself?' But you are you,n Frances murmured quickly, looking into his eyes. He laughed softly and happily Little girl he said again, nothing can hap pen to me, don't you know that2- I love you too much to have anything happen to me. Nothing has happened so far, and nothing is going to happen until every thing is all over and cleared up and we can"
 "Can what?' she wanted to know as he hesitated. "I'll tell you when we come back from the cellar he answered. "No, nowl" she pleaded. Suppose suppose you didn't come baclx?" Again he laughed and shook his head But I'm coming back he declared. "l was going to say, until we can go together to the Little Church Around the Corner l If you will go with me" Yes" Frances said. lowering her eyes | If you want me to-
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NEWS EVENTS AND FEATuRES FOR WOMEN READERS

| forward across the sill of the secret dooF entered the store-room and passed quieic ly from there into the shop where tht yawning trap door stood lnvitingly o2en.e
 At Ballins first action, Haggerty had turned quickly to one of his men, warn ing him to keep a watch over Red Lar kin and Alec Simpson. who still stood in a corner of the room. their hands and feet still bound as Ballin had left them.
 T wouldn't trust them, even the way tley are now" Haggerty muttered. glanc- ing over at the two gangsters. Watch them, Steve and if they make q faise move you know what to do--nail theml' Judge Crane nodded approval of this order and steppedR forward after Ballin, the detective following at his heels.
 Once Ballin half turned his head as he heard Frances give a half-chol1ing sob but the girl was destined to see the man go without again catching a look from his eyes. rThe next moment they dis appeared into the store-room and Fran ces rose quickly to her feet.
 Better wait, Miss" the detective warned. catching the object of her sud den move.
 Wait" she retorted. "Nol If he is going down into that cellar. I am going with him" And with these words she ran hastily across the floor. disappearing as the men had disappeared. into the store room.
 Copyright. 1920, Thompson Feature
 Servicel
 (To Be Continued Tomorrow.)
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CHAPTER VIII (Confd.). eNHAr WILL PEOPLE sAYy

Tt isn't sympathy that you want it's rousingg' Vivian looked as though she would like to shake her. Why can't you tell them all to go to Jericho2"
 'Its just--well--wha would people say?"
 Vivian stamped her foot in sudden rage.
 So you. too. are victim of what V Ill people sayg indeedl More hearts have been broken through that ridlcu- lous. ahtiquated fetish than through any other agent! It makes me mad. Is other peoples opinion more im- portant than your own happiness?r Vivian flung the challenge at her friend.
 ''oh, I don't expect happiness-Ive given up hoping for it" Shirley's lips began to tremble Then, to her own astonishment and utter chagrin, tears began to fall. She turned her head away, trying to stem the torrent and hoping desperately that Vivian wouldn't notice.
 The latter. however. was a young woman of perspicuIry Of infinite tact. too. when she wanted to employ that gift.
 I'm going to make special kind
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AndretD and Lr1ogene
LITTLE LIFE CONFERENCES EXPERIENCES OF COUPLE PHIL0SGFHIC. THOUGH MARRIED
 By RO

some color in our clothes. All those years We have been confined to sober browns, greys, blacks, and navy blues but now take a stroll on any of our streets and sec how man acts when he is free to show his own taste.
 'I am going to buy my spring outfit to- morrow. I'm going to get green kelly that Is shaped like soup bowl and I'm going to have a purple hand on it with a wide-flaring bow.
 ''I shall wear nothing but wing collars and the wings will remain you of Lew Dockstader in his palmiest days I am going to have a large cravat with alter hating stripes of peacock blue and green On red background.
 ''t have always wanted red vest with yellow polka dots on it, and this year I'm going to get one. The suit will be a bottle green with rolling lapels on the coat and patch pockets on the bias, and ia shall be made double breasted.
 My spring overcoat will be cross be- tween a horse blanket and a Minnesota woodsman's jacket It shall have lximono plee. browns and the mingling of that green and yellow that you see in the budding leaves in spring time.
 "'rhe shoes, I think, I will have patent leather, black, with yellow cloth tops and I am going to get me red walking stick. I am tired of the sobriety of men attire''
 T see' said Imogene thoughtfully "You are going to look as if you were drunk and dressed up. Well, go ahead and get the outfit but Andrew, l have made up my mind that l am not going out much this spring
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DAILY NOVELETTE,
AIWAYS ON THE JOR

Pa Askitt breathed sigh of relief as Tommy, the rapid-ire questioner. let, the room. Seven questions had already what until in sheer desperation all had told Tommy 10 go upstairs and get a quarter from his trousers picket and get to the movies with it. Tommy went
 And just as Pa had settled back with his evening edition of the Morning Glory, with his mind on the Doings ol Daring Dick. the Diamond Dipper, Mrs. Askitt had intruded and called Tommy, who was leaving the house. Are your lessons finished for tomor- row, Thomas?" she asked. Yves; I mean, mo-" answered Tommy reluctantly. Then get to work and do them. Then you may go out, and not before" was Mas ultimatum.
 If looks could have killed, Tommy would have died a horrible death at Pas .instigation, but the next five min utes showed that he was very much alive. sil]tsNf
 "Sa Pa.''
 'fUghr groaned Pa. Then he sat up and began to ask some questions on his own account. On the offensive, so to speak.
 Say, Thomas. how are you getting along with your French?"
 Fine I know how to say Thank you and T beg your pardon in French. now"
 Huh" grunted Pa. Your French teacher must be good enc, for that s more than you've ever learned to say in English.
 Tommy snickered Pa. wha. is the great American desert?' he asked, sev- eral minutes later.
 "Prunesi" roarer Pa. Now. button your lip and get outa here"
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1 the case.'" he said. wIth meaning. His eyes met hers-and they were quite unsmiling.
 He turned and busted himself In the depths of Vivians cupboard.
 q think I'd better be going" said Shirley. misery at her heart. She could not act her part out any longer. "Why. Shir1ey--you mustn't gov Viy- ian looked hurt. "rou promised to take supper with me. And I'm making this omelette especially for you"
 From the cupboard Jim emerged. He carried what appeared to be a towe. in his hand.
 'Is this the family tablecloth?" he inquired 'It doesn't look so awfully clean"-He eyed it oubiouslv. Nonsense. It's all right! With laundry prices what thev are these days. one can't be too particular!' viv- far shrugged her thin. shapely should CTS. "Stick 1t on the table. Jim. Put piece of drawing paper over that paint stain at this end. Therel That looks greatr'
 She flung open one end of the studio windows. and. leaning out, lifted a geranium pot from a tiny wooden bal cony and bore the plant triumphantly to the table. She deposited it in the very center.
 We must have our decorations even if we are Bohemian!r The ger anium made a dreadful sooty mark upon the cloth. But Vivian didn't notice it---or care. She whisked the eggs round In the bowl. adding butter and all the other necessary ingredients. Then she lit the flame below the chifing dish.
 "Supper'll soon be ready, Shirley!" She nodded briskly at ner friend.
 And pretty soon the three of them were seated at the table.
 A curious lethargy came over Shir- ley-a physical lassitude that had something of the rA2ntal in 1t, too-- To think that Jim--the man whose
 promised wife she had once been-was sitting there. opposite her. with not a
 single word to say to herl
 They had been on the verge of an explanation, too. That was the awful
 I art of it. If only Vivian hadn't in- terrupted.
 | Vivian was talking brilliantly to Jim. She touched on subjects Shirley hadn't even heard of. Vivian appeared to be
 au fait" with every current happen- | ing. And Shirley felt immensely out cf things.
 T wonder if he cares for her? She's terribly attractive! thought poor Shir- ley miserably. quite forgetting for the moment that Jim was supposed to be | the legal property of one Lucille De- range. variety artist It was odd how Jim had ever come to pay the least attention to a stupid lit- tie. country creature like herself, re- | flected Shirley the Illogical, His astonishment at her story of the robbery had been so genuine. l She--Shirley-must have made some dreadful mistake in thinking that her assailant had been Jim! And he wasn't going to forgive her for her stupid accusations! Life was hateful. hopeless, help less muddlel
 Shirley and I were having quite a chat on matrimony! observed Vivian in her spfightliest manner. T was warning her against it." f"Iideed You interest me! Jim 8 tcnes were the acme of bored polite ness. He didn't even glance at Shirley.
 Don't miss tomorrow's thrilling Chnpferb.
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Andrew said Imogene, 1T was look .Hg over your spring clothes this morn Ing and you will have to have some new ones Now. honey. please let me go With you and help you select them"
 NeVer In thousand yearsi" said An drew Do I ever ask you to go to the dressmaker or milliner with your"
 know, dear. said Imogene plaint- iVely, but you buy such funny clothess@
 That's what makes this such a happy family" said Andrew with sarcasm. When you haven't anything else to be merry over you can laugh at the clothes I wear
 Listen, womani I am some dress re- former myself My clothes have always been livihg representation of my pro- test against the fool customs which have sV long held men in bondage.
 It was not many years ago when mans clothes were patterned from a tar covered cast iron sewer pipe. The coat was a big tube with two little ones stick ing the sides and the trousers were two edium-sized ones sticking out below the big one.
 The taiIors tried to get in a little variety by making our coats so long they Tapped around our knees, but it did not give the desired relief
 Next. they padded out our shoulders and allowed us to run around without a vest but still there was hue and cry going up from men all over the land whc wanted some chance to show their in. dtviduality in their clothes, and this sum. mer they practically succeeded in sup plying that long felt want and this win , ter it has been accomplished. The secret was in allowing us to have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-16
OUTSIDE THE LAW
By STUART RIVERS co-authOr of ~Love Affairs of n Lonely Woman"

T want it more than anything in this world
 Judge Crane moved forward and touched Balin on the arm. The lawyer interrupted his sentence and wheeled, to catch the look of warning in the older mans eyes.
 "Yes."' he said in flash of under standing. Then, turning back to Fran ces. he added. his voice again lowered to whisper, 'I must go.''
 Frances glanced quickly to where Judge Crane and Haggerty stood waiting. Some instinct told her not to let Ballin go with the others down into the cellar. but all at once she seemed to gain something of the mans point of view and, releas- ing her hold on his hand, she stepped back.
 fBe carefulr' she murmured. meeting his eyes with look of Intense affection You will promise me to be careful 'I promise" Ballin returned, and with what seemed powerful effort of his will he turned away from Frances and moved
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-16
Blood Was Bad
A Prominent Georgian Suffered from Many Blood
 Troubles Until Relieved by Taking Zion

T decided to take Ziron, as I heard that was what it was for-the blood
 It certainly was just what needed The little boils began to dry up. My skin got clearer, I felt so much better, it seemed l could see better
 T began to eat, and now I can hardly get enough. feel like different man.
 T certainly can and do recommend Zron. feel fine"
 If you should fail to derive any benefit from your first bottle of Ziron, the druggist from whom you buy it will refund your money.-Adv. ZN 3Q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-16
Rockefeller Retires
 From Dictatorship of
 Colorado Fuel & Iron
By Associated Press

Denver. March 15.-John D. Rockefeller, Jr., retired as member of the board of directors of the Colorado Fuel and nual stockholders meeting chose John nual ockholders meeting chose oJhn c. Mitchell, Denver banker, to sue ceed him on the board. MT. Rockefeller had served on the board seventeen years. An official of the company said it was understood Mir. Rockefeller had retired fin line with his general desire to be believed of responsibilities connected with board memberships"
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Four Drowned, Two Rescued

Chatham, Mass. March 14.-The coast guard cutter Acushnet rescued two men tonight from the three masted schooner Isaiah K. Stetson, from New York for Lunenburg N. S.. with coal, that went aground off Handkerchief shoal, four miles off Monomoy Point. Four snen were drowned. The schooner registered 271 tons, and sailed from Calais. Me.
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F HAD been having rheumatism and

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 feeling very muchiy off for some
 time.'' says Mir c. M. Tatum, of Cohutta. Ga.
 T began to have risings, or spring sores. felt all rundown. I didn't feel like work ing. didn't have any appetite, and when night came I was res tless.
 T felt tired when I got up. l had bad feeling all over.
 T knew by the sores. that I had bad blood.
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-11
WELLSDURG

wELLSBURG. May 1O-The last sad
rites over the body Of Miss Elizabeth
Dornan. who expired Thursday even
ing at o'clock at her homo on South
morning at st. Johns Catholic church
by Rev. Father l.. NJ. Hermanns. The
services were attended by several
xtriends Of the deceased from both this
city and surrounding country, who
came to pay their last earthly respects
TO one who had served them SO well In
life. The body was laid to rest IN
WSlisSurr Briefs.
Mrs. A. D. Cowan of Corliss. Pa, was
a weekend visitor .ae the homo Of Mr..
and Mrs. George 8. Larrimore.
wylie B. Nichols OF Uhrichsville, e.
sister: Miss Lila E. Nichols. -, .
Miss Maude Anderson of Dennison,
O.. was q Sunday visitor with friends
All preliminary plans have been CONF
pleted by the members of Duval Post
G. A. R.. to attend the thirty-eighth
ginia department. Of the G.. A. r.. to
be held at Sistersyil--trom May Is to
20 inclusive.
nounced that practically all Of the vet
Grams in this city would attempt the
and participate in tine three day exer.
cises with their comrades from all
pol - Yays WsnSburv . visit.
J. F, Marsh. candidate for, state
superintendent Of schools at the Pri-
burg, In the interest Of his candidacy
There seems to be considerable favor
able sentiment for Mr.. Marsh in this
section OF the state. -
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Ohio Valley News
STEUBENVlLE

STEUBENVILLE, O., May 10.-Pro-
hibition officers raided. four places here
Sunday. In the home OF Antonio Pace
they found a stiL in full operation, a
barrel, OF wine and q barrel OF raisin
mash He tried to pull gun on the
officers but was dissrmed and locked
up. At the homo OF Jennie Ovington
moonshine. She was fined $500 ana
costs. Homes Of Inez Westbrook and
Charles Keystone were also raided and
they are awaiting hearing. AT Key
! stones place the officers caught q for
eigner who was wearing . complete
bootleggers OUTFIT made of copper.
The bootlegger made his escape while
the officers were examining tho liquor
Not4ess Issued.
Notices issued by Supt. Mccullough
bursh Terminal have been posted in
railroad yards here, Informing striking
yardmen that unless they return to
work by noon Wednesday, they will
lose their seniority rights and new
men will be put on their Jobs. There
are only q small number OF men still
out in this, district with the exception
of the, c. &c P. railroad which Is still
Shot At Brother.
john Thompson. aged 70 years, IS
in the county jail here charged with
shooting With intent to kill his brother.
home at Alikanna Sunday. The priS-
oner admits that he fired one shot from
shot gun at his brother. He claims
his brother has been lettering about
his home and Disregard repeated warn
ings to remain away. e..
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-11
CHESTER

| CHESTER, W, Va, May 10.-Rev. w.
II. Hanna, OF Claysville. Pa, today ac-
| copied a cali to tho. passionate OF the
First Presbyterian church. T sIan ss nIS
| IN January, Of Rev. Frederick Cromer.
Rev. Mr.. Hanna, who will remove 70
| Chester early in June, Will lorInaIly
assume his new charge on SUNDAY,
June Of p Tag the pupt % be- ad
| BY supply ministers feom PITTSBURGH
and Steubenville.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Mems Bible class Of the, First Chris
tisn church was hel IN the church TO-
| niTht' Rev. Grant Ward. the PASTOR
| is the teacher Of the class.
Fred Goppert. Of the Chester-Neweil
road, will entertain the Mems Brotner-
hood of St Johns Lutheran churcnt
delegation of nifty members Of
ATTY members Of the Christian Endeay-
or society Of tho First Christian church
went to East Liverpool tonight. wheTe
they attended meeting or the ONO
valley Federation Of Young Peoples
The Chester Juniors defeated the
Acme A. C. .team.Sof Steubenviile, IL 10
4, in a baseball game In the downrlves
city sunay afternoon, This mSrkeo
the loyal teams second game or the
season, the frst, being 1910 tie, was
played against the Klondike nine NJ
/ East Liverpool last Thursday,
The Junior class Of the Chester High
, school will entertain the Seniors at q
BANQUET in the First National bank
building. Thursday evening. a anee
Marking the largest attendance or
the year sO2 members Of the Bible
school attended tho Mothers Day SER
vices at the First Christian church
Sunday. ~ 81.
+,ns his siSter, Mrs, H. B.sLynch.
Mrs. II. D. jackson Of Alliance is
Mr., and Mrs. Theodore Mcclain have
returned to New Brighton, Pa AFTER
a visit here. -
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ST. MARYS

Mrs. G. w. Smith entertained the
Ladies' Aid society OF the First ID. e.
church. Thursday afternoon. The fol-
lowing members were present; Mes
Smith, F. Sellers. G. r. Van Valley. S.
D. Snyder, Ira Williams. John Rennett,
Clara Grover, ]. NJ. Smith. NJ. 4.
Smith, Ella Suck, Kelley, S. Smith, r.
Dye. William Core. J. c. Cotton, o. c.
Borkwtll and hostess.
One Of the glass tanks at the West
ern Glass Company broke. wednesday
morning throwing a number of en-
ployees out Of work for two or three
weeks.
The St. Mary Power and Light Co.,
into the Riggs building on Main street,
opposite their former location.
b. e. Crippen of Marietta, was q
business caller in town Wednesday.
Miss Irene Mallory of Paden City,
visited friends here few days this
Mrs. Newton Ogden Of Marietta,
visited friends and relatives here few
days this week
Sud Powell, Of Maxwell, was a call
JACK symmonds was at Marietta, Fri
{. r. Kerr Of sistersville, was a
business visitor here Thursday.
w. c. Dotson was business caller
at Parkersburg, Friday.
Mrs. +. L. Williams of Friendly. was
the guest Of friends here Wednesday;
John Ruckman of Cloverdale. was IN
town, Thursday.
William MARBLE Of Akron. O., Is
visiting his sister. Mrs. Blair Core
here this week.
Neil Dougherty Is visiting relatives
in Canton, O. >,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Brown and chill
dren, Of Akron, are visiting relatives
here.
I. F.. Cooper and family left Thurs
day for Oklahoma. where they Will re-
side.
William Hanes OF Eureka was a
caller here Wednesday. 49,,
Earl Munsee is home on a furlough
from Camp Lee.
Earl Snyder, Of Eureka. was caller
In town, Friday.
John Locke. Of Parkersburg, was IN
town a few days visiting relatives and
frio