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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-01-01

ana tnen walked out or a locked nat
and then came home and hid In my
wardrobe.
Monsieur had turned the slippers
when he set them down hurriedly-the
suggestion of all the other slippers,
toe to the wall, had been too strong for
his memory of three slippers heel TO
the wall after he had picked them up.
That was his one inexcusable blunder
in the whole affair-it had set me
watching.
But Claire a thief !-or the accom-
plice of thief! That high-bred girl
that rare, accomplished child
/ couldn't believe It'll wouldn't be-
lleve it. she was acting in good faith
whatever she did. Perhaps he had
convinced her that the diamonds were
his-that Mrs. Delario was robbing
him! felt it then the boldest, clever
est plot l had ever heard OIL actu-
ally admired him for the daring and
the intellectually of it--as feat il
stimulated me.
Yes, once having the key to II in
the slipper, l saw the whole plot as
plain as day; the one point puzzling
me was: how did monsieur know !
had the diamonds now? couldn't
make that out at all-not If believed
Mrs. Delario hadn't told him, and |
thought she was the only other living
person who knew it. Well, / had them,
and I'd keep them for all of monsieur
until | returned them to her.
AT quarter after six or Whereabouts
l heard the front bell ring three two's
I'd told Billy Rivers to use as his sig
nal, and l skinned along the hall in
my Eureka frame of mind--never once
thought Of precautions or of calling
through first and making sure 1t was
Bllly-and flung the door open wide.
AS the door flew back / realized the
fool thing I'd done; and then without
even looking to see who it was caught
the door and tried to shut 1t again
But he pushed. l looked, then cried
"Billyi" and grabbed him by the arm
| knew | didn't deserve tit ought by
the rights of romance to have been the
villain.
ooh, Billy-my deliverer-you dear !!
gasped the minute the door was shut
II declare you're good enough to
kiss !" aud with that up and did 1t
Billy was embarrassed. He ap-
praised my salutation at, "Aw-say-'
and sheepish grin; so l felt obliged
10 add. as dragged him along the hall
But 1 used to kiss you years and
years ago"
why. so you did-in my Stone
age acknowledged Billy, his tone i'm
plying that he'd passed through some
cons of civilization since; and with
that he thrust a big package in my
hands, saying laconically, Some eats
"Some eats" | gurgled. remember
ing suddenly that l was starving
"Billy-I could kiss you again"
"Aw-say-" he parted, and grabbed
the package and began tearing off the
wrapper. Its so sudden-but thank
you ever so much, and for heavens
sake tell me what's happened II
bust If you don't"
"Pve run off with a million dollars
worth of diamonds, that's all."
For minute Billy looked as If hC
thought I'd run off with my senses
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-01-01
A Hard Worker.

"You have great faith IN your con-
gresham" "Seems to me Ike It's JUS
tined,n said Mr.. Cobbles. Anybody
that's as regular about sendln' me free
seeds an all the latest crop reports,
not to mention full details about them
cave dwellers that used to live out
West, with stacks Of pamphlets iellin'
me how to fight tn boil weeyll an tn
skeeter, ~ on the job even II be amt
no statesman" Birmingham Age
Herald
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-01-01

declared that "mossoo" would read II
diamonds" sure as anything.
And this, purporting to be from her
to him:
Monsieur; have refused TO have anything
to do with this matter since l know the
truth OF the ownership: Under the oireum-
stances, feel she is foolish to try TO hold
on. Get the hyacinths while she is at my
house tonight. and the trouble viii be over
for everybody.
typed my own letter with carbon
copy while Billy laboriously produced
the one from Mrs. Delario.
The decoy letters we sent to the no.
tel where monsieur was staying. The
rest of our plan was this: Billy was to
"sreak it, upstairs and get into the
flat; | was then TO put on my wraps,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-01-01
AIienisrn.

I'D turn every one of those boil
shevists over TO an alienlst," remarked
the man who attributes everything to
insanity.
$50 would L." answered Senator
Sorghum. I'D run them over TO an
expert enemy-alienist with the broad
est kind of authority"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-01-01
Quite SO.

did you see where singer has
come back from Paris with dress
full of mirrorsT
THAT idea must have required a
great deal Of reflection"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-01-01
Good by. Old pohhln.

Ten years ago the number Of motor
trucks In use was but 1000. Today
there are between 10000 and 100000
II the number OF motor trucks aug
ments in the next ten years In the
same ratio as I'm the past ten years,
there would be over 220O0,000 motor
trucks in use In the United States
by 1929.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-01-01

The best way 10 make your future
successful IS to be happy aud useful
IN the present.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-01-01
Its Mature.

"What is voice from the tombs
lkeY" 81 guess It is on the order OF
a skeletons articulation"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-01-01

Unless your persistence is equal to
your talent. your endowment amounts
TO little.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-01-01
The Reason Why.

"There was a freeze-out I'm his Job,
but he kept it," "What was III" 'iIe's
an ice cutter"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-01-01

II takes Congress 10 settle strike, but
an unruly stomach is subdued by Garfield
Tea.-Adv.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-01-01

The history of the war waits on tn
epllogue.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-01-01

To live within ones income Is not
an ignoble ambition.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-01-01

Worry is thought without purpose or
object.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-14
Army Mule

"Born on the battlefield"-this Is
the sobriquet proudly worn by Mile.
Verdun, probably the most aristo-
cratic equine in the United States,
and "only an army mule"
No recruit is full-fledged in the
18th Field Artillery, now in Texas,
until he is permitted to groom and
otherwise doll up this regimental
Notwithstanding you to Mile.
Verdun, gold-striper from France.
She was foaled on April 16, 1918,
on the red and bloody slopes of Yer
dun, just four hours after her dam
had finished hauling shells for Bat
terry E, 18th Field Artillery. Second
Division, she being wheel mare in
the crackerjack battery Of the ia
nous 'Tndian Head" division.
Mile. Verdun first saw the light
of day, or rather night, on this fret
full globe of ours at 8 a. m, when the
artillery fire was at its height. She
scorned to die Of fright, but thrived,
and a few days later the battery
marched ten miles, and the newborn
mascot with it under her own power.
Before she was a month old she had
liked another thirty miles in two
days, and not major offensive did
the Second Division pull off that
Mile. Verdun was not in the thick Of
it. For good measure she liked
hundred miles to the Rhine, keep
ing watch with the rest of the Army
of Occupation.
GLOW are we going to get her
homeq" asked many first class
private of the vet, and the vet passed
the buck to the quartermaster. An
ironbound ukase had gone out that
no animals or such were to go back
to the United States, even if they
were regimental mascots.
ooh, very WELL" said the boys Of
Battery E, eve haven't fought two
years in France for nothing" And
behold, Mile. Verdun, mysteriously
missing for many a day, bloomed
forth again at quarantine on this
side of the Atlantic, too late to be
sent back. There relentless vet
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-14
STATE FIFTH IN COAL YIELD

Production of soft coal in Ken
lucky during the first ten months of
this year, according to an estimate
made last week by the Geological
Survey, amounted to 26,551, 900 net
tons. This estimate, it is stated, is
based ON railroad shipments and is
subject to material revision.
Four states which led Kentucky
in bituminous coal production during
the ten months preceding November,
according to the surveys estimate,
are Pennsylvania with 33,749,0O0
tons; Illinois, with 76,636,O0O tons;
West Virginia, with 7O,s19,OOO tons,
and Ohio, with 36,7O2,OOO tons.
The estimate Of soft coal produc-
ton in Kentucky during October is
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-14
PARIS TO HAVE NEW DEPOT
TO BE BUILT IN 1921

Mayor E. B. January was before
the Railroad Commissioners at their
session at Frankfort, Thursday, and
after he explained the need Of a new
depot at Paris, KY, W. A. North
colt, general attorney for the Louis
vile & Nashville Railroad company,
said that he was assured that the
railroad company would erect new
passenger depot and sheds during
the year of 1921.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-14

Urinary officer thrust her into quar-
antine, but now she is free, and the
queen Of all she surveys at Camp
Travis, San Antonio, Texas, where
they are now recruiting the famous
Second up to full strength again.
If Mile. Verdun was the only child
Of a millionaire family she could not
be more groomed, manicured, petted
and fed than she is. To a man the
Veterans of the 18th Field Artillery
down at lively San Antonio, where
the only shell fire one hears is the
safe and easy practice at the targets
under summer suns in winter, have
sworn to make her lines fall in the
pleasantest possible way.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-14
FAR FROM 1T!

"You farmers have many COM
pensations," remarked the city dwell
Ter.
'sName just one" said Mr.. Cob
bles.
''Well, you are independent"
'Umph! Did you ever have any
dealings with hired manW
mo"
''Then, you don't know what you
are talking about" - Birmingham
Age Herald.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-14
WANTED-TURKEYS

We are receiving now and paying
top prices for turkeys. Rush them to
us. Thomas Heinrich & Son, Phone
$40. (15-4t)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-14
WANTED-TURKEYS FOR
THE CHRISTMAS MARKET

We pay the top prices for turkeys
for the Christmas trade.
(14-4t) G.. d. Sullivan & Co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-14
EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR

If you want the most delicious
candies, buy Miss Holidays, at
r. G. LLOYD'S. (17-5t)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-14

2,s51,OOO net tons, as compared with
2,S26,O00 net tons during Septem-
Der Of this year.
The Pulaskian., 1920-08-19

During my spare time walked about the grounds. A part of the es- tate, about thirty acres. which seemed to be architecturally intimate and re- lated to the house, was completely in- closed by a twelve-foot brick wall sur mounted by sharp spikes. It was built beyond the rivers edge, and was COZ tinued out into the water in heavily buttressed fashion. Only good swim- mer could have rounded it and come into the place. It looked like a care fully but strangely designed protection.
 In the dog kennels were mastiffs and q number of Airedales. I said to Jed that it seemed as if precautions had been taken against perceived danger. He had been affable during the day, but his faee clouded instantly,
 "The wall was here when Mir. Sid ney bought the place, but we are in way isolated" he said shortly. Tt is reasonable to take precautions. It will be precaution fer you not to go roanf ing the grounds at night. The dogs are not friendly then"
 His surliaess was easily passed over. I was good humored and wished to prove 1t.
 q have heard of the haunted bay l said. "What is it's story?"
 Every fool in and about the place talks of that he said. You'll get too much of the story only too soon. But that isn't why we have the dogs. We don't take any stock in ghosts in this house."
 He was offended and went away. At three o'clock l saw my patient again. and he wanted me to read to him.
 read to him for an hour. Then hs took a nap.
 had been told that any time wanted to go to town l might tell one of the chauffeurs to take me. 1 needed thin file for the bolt on my door. It annoyed me. I did not ask that who- ever threw 1t at night should know that it was gone. It suited my pur- poses better that it should be gone and the person who used it should think it was still there. Therefore, after reading to Mir. Sidney I went to town for q thin file.
 I got my file. and for greater so- ciabflity on the return trip took the seat beside Charles. the driver.
 As we passed the pool, Charles re- ferred to it.
 "What is it?" I asked. "Whats the story?"
 "A man Killed his brother there" said Charles. "He is now in the pen iteptiary at Awiek for life. His brothers ghost, they say, comes back. I've never seen it, but some people say they have"
 "Who were the brothers7" I asked.
 "They were the sons of the people who used to own this place-the Dobsons" He did not say anything more of It and I did not question him.
 used the file on my bolt, leaving one end of 1t in the socket. It could be thrown, but it could not bar the door.
The Pulaskian., 1920-08-19

n ELIGATE and lovely fabrics in- A% vite and inspire those fortunate designers who spend their time think ing up formal dress for fair women. Unlimited color ran ges are at their disposal and many materials Of fine texture and fascinating luster.
 The creator of the handsome after noon frock showr at the left of the picture above has chosen satin, yelled with chiffon, fo, lovely effort and has taken embroidered bands and rib- bon as aids i'll making an ideal dress for dinner or fny other formal wear. If you will ina zine 1t in sapphire blue, .a certain brown shades or In black, you will appreciate its elegance. As for its outlines they could not be more simple, but tley are graceful and 1t is in. the decoration that the designer has manifested his art and much indi- yidua,ity. The bands of embroidered net are revival and are set in the chiffon, allowing the luster of satin to reveal itself from underneath. Long loops or satin ribbon take up this note and add additional sheen and a
The Pulaskian., 1920-08-19

l dent want it ever to look extraor- dinary"
 Who was killed thereY" I asked.
 You'll learn the story soon enough. g said the driver, If yoA're going to stay in this house You'll learn 1t better than l can tell you"
 At the great coach entrance of the old house paid the driver and let him go. He was anxious to be gone. It was growing dark. Then I began ring ing the bell.
 At the third ringing there was a re- sponse, in the form of a servant. a man, butler or doorman, past middle age. He was crusty.
 What do you Want?" he asked.
 l explained that I was Dr. Michel son and wanted nothing that was not wanted for. did not like his manner and was not inclined to ignore it or to prepitiate him ac ordinarily one would. He had, at first sight, an ex- traordinary power of exasperation. At the time I did not understand my weakness, hut afterward I did. The man was abnormal as an irritant.
 Thus my appearance at Hartley house was so unfortunate that if the servants contumacy and my resent ment had had another moment, the door would have been slammed in my face and 1 should have been walking back to Hartley station. At that hesi- tant moment in my fortunes, a wom- ans voice intervened
 "Jed," 1t said, "who's there?''
 The servant opened the door wider, and I saw lady, a South American, I thought.
 q am Dr. Nicholson" said.
 "Yes, doctor" she replied, i've have been expecting you. am Mrs. Sidney. Where is your baggage?"
 T have only q handbag with me here," said
 Come in," she said, "Jed will take it."
 He did. but made me see the III na- ture of his reception of me and of his duty. He had also, at the direction of Mrs. Sidney, to show ne to my quarters.
 Jed" I said, in my room, Eve have not made the best stazt for two people
The Pulaskian., 1920-08-19

"A Dollar Won't Make You Welcome" :"
 He Said, and Left Me Looking at the
 Coin in My Hand.
 who may have to live together for some time."
 I offered him a dollar as a peaee offering.
 Are you going to stay bereT' lie asked.
 'I am supposed to-" I said.
 "A dollar won't make you welcome" !" he said, and left me looking at the coin in my hand.
 I was called to dinner and had it alone in a large dining room. When I had finished maid told me that Mr. Sidney would be glad to see me if it were convenient for me-that he did not need me professionally but that socially he would be delighted if l could come to him.
 He was sitting in a large arm chair in Il great room with great fire place. Later perceived the fascinat- ing details of the room, bur just then Mir. Sidney had all my attentioi-
 Dr. Brownell had told me of inc re- markable will to live which should find. Ii was instantly apparent. The old nan was wonderfully alive. He was abrupt but smilingy and charm ingly courteous. We talked for quar- ter of an hour, casually. Then he said:
 "I know you are tired doctor
 Not at ail." said. Interested to see more of him If 1 might.
 That's your good nature. be said. "And we certainly do not waat to wear you out in one day We only wanted to see you. We shall get better ac- dnainted. and we hope you'll like us and he comfonahle and happy here, We have fashion of trying 70 be happy. We are going fo say good night and allow you to settle yourself to new surroundings in privacy II is the kindest thing we caa do. Jed will show YOU tn your room. led, take care of Dr. Nicholson. Good night, doctor"
 Mrs. Sidney stood beside Sir sidney os he was speaking. lad 'als'ssH at eyst seeing har that she nsi been
The Pulaskian., 1920-08-19

Harrow girdle is made of this ribbon, fastening at the front with a long enk- broldered ornament. The finish of thas sleeves with a band of ribbon appears to be one of the coming season'2 style points. Another is the hat of fine hackle dripping from q small tur~ ban shape.
 The evening gown at the right avails itself of lighter color and Is more glowing by this means. It is as simple i'll outline as its companion but gath CTS interest by adopting somewhat In- trieate draping. The skirt follows the hareni inspiration, caught under at the bottom and remotely suggesting Turkish trousers. Nothing but the sat- in is called Mbon to contribute charm to this gown except long spray Of roses and foliage which are posed against it, repeating the pale rose tint in many delightful shadings. A love- ly cream colored hat covered with lace bears mass of soft uncurled ostrich. to crown this satin splendor in the right way.
The Pulaskian., 1920-08-19
Love at first sight.
1To BE CONTINUED
HUNTING THE SPERM WHALE
One Taken of West Coast of Scotland Realized Five Thousand Dollars
 for Its captors.

graphic account of the hunting and killing of a sperm whale is told by one who took part in it. Starting from the west coast of Scotland the whaler made for Rockall, lonely granite pinnacle that juts out of the Atlantic about two hundred miles west of the Outer Hebrides. Why the whales go there is mystery, but In early summer schools of them may be found in the neighborhood. The look out soon spies blow" that is the fountain ejected by the whale as It comes to the surface to breathe. Away goes the whaler in pursuit. After some tense maneuvering the whaler gets into suitable position, the skipper takes aim, fires his harp>on gun and a harpoon Is embedded n the mon- ster's body. The whale disappears taking yards of hemp line with him. Presently he rises to blow again, and immediately a second harpoon is fired at him and he goes down with yards of cable rattlIng overheard. About fifty minutes later he floats on the surface of the water, quite dead.
 Immediately the sailors fall upon him. Air is pumped into the carcass to make 1t buoyant, his fukes are trimmed off, so that he will float in tow, and the whaler makes for Scot land again. with host O screaming birds in her rear. This particular whale realized five thousand dollars. It was fuil-grown sperm. about sixty feet long.
The Pulaskian., 1920-08-19

C IDE plaits, knife plaits. box plaits - and. occasionally, accordion plalts reiterate an appreciation of plaits in separate skirts that is going to carry over into the fall season. For already manufacturers are making capital of this vogue sor plaitings and using it TO enaOle them to introduce new fea- tNres in skirt models. Whether the fabric be plain or striped or plaid, sheer Of heavy. 1t brings srist to the mill of the skirt designer.
 In striped materials where ishf md n dark stripe alternate the light stripe is turned under eitber the side or box pnits and often these plaits are stitched down 10 the av.eu of the hfpkne and pressed very rnorvaghly below ii. 4 skirt of this kind. whan Hanging straight, appears in the dark color. but moving about glimnses the lighter color In . very interesting way.
The Pulaskian., 1920-08-19
MYSTERY!

A Gne old isolated country place, with q murder story, a haunted pool and a general at- nosphere of the unusual; rich old American owner, with a Spanish wife and a beautiful daughter; young resident physician secretly in love with the girI-that's material enough for a frst-class mystery story. But when the mother asks her daughter and the doctor to be- come "nominally engaged"-- to discourage the advances of the family butler-why, you get a hint of the unusual quail ities of this story of mystery.
The Pulaskian., 1920-08-19
Sickeninu Discovery.

The teacher had reaa chapter from .The History of the American Revolu- tion'' and Raymond had then heard the word "breastworks" for the first time. Telling his mother the story when he got home. he said When the British got up In the morning and saw the Americans on the opposite side of fhe hill ti.ey threw up their breakfasts - Boston Transcript
The Pulaskian., 1920-08-19

Two very practical plaiteI models In wool are among the early snowings fer fat and ere Illustrated here. There are tailored skirts that will interest the woman who is looking for practical clothes that are attractive as we'll The pictures tell so plainly the story of these new models that nothing need be written of them. The plnIts arc steamed and pressed fin the fabrics and are there to stay. A few bone buttonx embellish the skirt at the left, set over it's side fastening. and a new feature in the other skirt appears In three straps with pointed ends fin- ished 9ith machine stitching which appear at fife sides.
The Pulaskian., 1920-08-19

] dent want it ever to look extraor-
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-11
LIONS CLUB ENDORSES
PROPOSED HOSPITAL
BY COUNTY BOND ISSUE

\ committee To appear before the
misBiOnors court AZ iis meeting
today for the pnrposn ~ aakln thn,
body 10 make an appropriation .or
The purpose of assiHiing in the MP
keep Of the Panhandle i'ialns cham.
her ~ Commerce WAS appointed ~
The regular scmi-mOnihlv meeting of
the members Of thr Lions cub yct.
lor,lay at noon ~ Tho Amarillo 10.
tel. MANY Panhandle counties have
made appropriations for 'arrying o.
this organization and he club be-
liryos that Potter county should lall
IN line.
Reports of progress Of the "tily
~ Design" movement s<rc given.
nnd il was shown thai the Rotary
club had endorsed the movement
The club endorsed the propo e.
bond Issue for S2iO.0O0 for the pur
pose Of building county hospital.
a. lfrt Of the entertainment pco.
gram. Miss vida Smith gave q read
INK.
Duc to The Illness OF the mcHb1rs
Of The club and members ~ ihcii
families. the aitcndlscc nj ycN"r
days meeting was only about -
Thos + Turr presided In the ab
scnoc Of T. 4. Durham. president.