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Vernon Parish Democrat., 1920-09-09
STELLA A PRISONER


Synopsis- Frederick Cavendish,
New York man OF wealth, receives
q letter from an old friend, Jim
Westcctt, urging him to come at
once to Colorado. Deciding to go,
he employs a lawyer, Patrick En-
right, to draw up a will leaving
most of his estate to charity, with
a mere pittance to John Cavendish,
his cousin and only relative, a dis
solute youth. That night Frederick
Cavendish is numbered in his apart
ments. No will being found, John
Cavendish inherits the estate, Two
months later Enright informs John
Cavendish of the existence of the
will and offers, for 100000, to say
nothing of it. John agrees. Stella
Donovan, newspaper writer, learns
from Frederick Cavendish's valet
that he is not satisfied the body
found was that Of his employer.
She is directed by Farriss, city edi-
tor Of the Star, to follow up the
case. Stella learns of the will En-
right had drawn up, also of John
Cavendish's infatuation for Celeste
La Rue, chorus girl. A cCnversa-
t1on Stella overhears between Ce-
ieSte and John Cavendish conVinces
her Frederick Cavendish is alive,
the victim Of a conspiracy engi-
neered by Enright to secure his
fortune, and that Celeste knows
where he is hidden. Ned Beaton,
notorious gunman, is also mem
toned. Celeste is about to leave
for Haskell, Colorado, and Stella is
ordered by Farriss to proceed, there
at once. At Haskell Stella, repre-
senting herself as magazine
writer, makes the acquaintance of
Jim Westcott, Frederick Caven-
dish's partner, Westcott, resents the
interest taken in Stella by Beaton,
whom he knows only as a visiting
New Yorker, and worsts him In a
fistic encounter Stella confides in
Jim, who believes ,Cavendish is
alive. Celeste and Enright join
Beaton at Haskell. While visiting
his mine an attempt is made to
shoot Westcott. Tracking the as
sassin, Westcott listens to a con-
ference between Beaton, Enright
and Bill Lacy. local desperate. He
learns that Frederick Cavendish is
alive and prisoner of Lacy.
Caught listening, Westcott escapes, e
but leaves evidence of his presence
and becomes a marked man. Ce-
leste visits Stella.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1920-09-09

As they approached, the shapeless
figures Of two men appeared ia the
gloom, one at the head Of the team
and the other holding back the canvas
top. Her guard gripped her arm, and
peered about through the darkness.
Isn't Ned here yet?'
eyes. all right" answered a mufied
voice to the left. Il just came out ;
here are the grips and other things" !"
"And about the noteT'
''She wrote that, and pinned it on
the pillow"
"Good, that viii leave things in fine
shape" he laughed. 'Td like to see
Jim's face when he reads that, and the
madden he gets the less he win know
what to do"
"And you want us to stay?" asked
the other doubtfully.
"SSfay-of course; I am going to
stay myself. It is the only way to
divert suspicion. Good Lord, man, If
we all disappeared at once they would
know easy enough what had happened.
Don't you believe Westcott is that kind
of fool. All ready, Joe2"
The man at the wagon muttered
some response.
'"Then up you go, miss; here, put
your foot on the wheel; give her lift,
will your"
Anxious to escape further indigni-
ties, and comprehending the useless
ness Of any further struggle, with a
man on either side of her, Miss DonO-
van silently clambered into the wagon,
and seated herself on a wide board,
evidently arranged for that purpose.
The fellow who had held back the top
followed, and snuggled into the seat
beside her. She noticed now he held
gun in his hand, which he deposited
between his knees.
Cali set?"
"Sure."
"Well, keep awake, Joe, and mind
what told yer. Now, Moore, up with
you. and drive like h; you must
be in the bad lands before daylight"
A fellow clambered to the seat in
front, his figure outlined against the
sky, and picked up the reins.
whoa, there, now; quiet, Jerry.
Did you say was to take the ridge
roadT"
"You bet; it's all rock and will leave
no trail. Take it easy and quiet un-
til you are beyond Hennessey's ranch,
and then give them the whip"
The next moment they were under
way, slowly advancing through the
darkness.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1920-09-09

ret Of a huge castle. The sun was a.
rectly overhead when Moore turned
his team suddenly to the left, and
drove down sharp declivity leading
into ravine.
Drop the canvas. Joe" he said
shortly, there's only bout q mile
more"
The passage was so narrow, and 50
diversified by sharp turns, that Miss
Donovan, shut In behind the closed
cover, could perceive little of its ma
ture. The cliffs arose precipitousIy
on either side, absolutely bare. To
the left nothing could be seen but
black rock, but on the other side an
open space yawned, perhaps twenty
feet across, its bottom imperceptlble.
The horses stumbled over the rough
stones, held only by Moore's firm grip
on the reins, and the light began to
fade as they descended. At last moth
ing appeared above but narrow strip
of sky, and the glimmer of sun had
totally vanished. Almost at the same
moment the driver released the creak-
ing brake, and at a trot the wagon
swept forward between two pinnacles
Of rock, and came out into an open
valley.
The transition was so sudden and
startling as to cause the girl to give
utterance to cry Of surprise. They
were in green, watered valley, a
clear stream wandering here and there
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1920-09-09

forward. Keep still, you d. tiger
cat" he hissed, "or I'll quiet you for
good"
what is it you want of me? Who
are you?"
''We1I discuss that later Just now,
move on-yes, straight ahead. You
see that wagon over there? Well. that
is where you are bound at present.
Move on pronto."
She realized the completeness of
fhe trap into which she had fallen,
the futility of resistance. She was as
helplessly in his power as though
hound and gagged. Before them ap-
peared the dim outline of a canvas
covered wagon silhouetted against the
sky, to which was hitched a team Of
horses,
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1920-09-09

sage ended in a door. This was un-
locked, and yielded easily to the grasp
of her band. 1t opened upon a mar
row platform, and she ventured forth.
At the bottom she was In a gloom al
most impenetrable, but her feet felt a
cinder path and against the slightly
lighter sky her eyes managed to dis
tipguish the gaunt limbs of tree not
far distant, the only one visible and
doubtless the cottonwood referred to
in the note.
Shrinking there in the black shadow
of the building she realized suddenly
the terror of her position-the intense
loneliness; the silence seemed to
smite her. Still it was not far to the
tree, and surely there could be no dan
ger at this hour. If there had been
Westcott would never have asked her
to come. The very recurrence of his
name gave her strength and courage.
1t was rough path, sandy, inter
spersed with small rocks, and led
down into a gully. The tree stood on
the opposite bank, which was so steep
she had to grasp its Outcropping roots
in order to pull herself up.
Even after gaining footing she saw
nothing of WestcOtt, heard no sound
indicating his presence. Suddenly
something moved to her right, and she
shrank back against the tree, uncer-
tain if the shapeless thing approach
ing was man or beast. He was almost
upon her before she was sure; then
her lips gave utterance to little sob
of relief.
"Oh! You frightened me sO!"
The man stopped, scarcely yard
away, burly figure, but with face in
distinguishable.
"Sorry to do that" he said, 'but no
noise, please"
She shrank back to the edge Of the
bank, conscious of the grip of a great
fear.
'You-you are not Mr.. Westcott9"
she choked. "Who are you? What is
it you want?"
''You've been playin' in a game
what's none o. your business. Now ]
reckon it's the other party's turn to
throw some cards, Thought yer was
comm out yere ter meet up with Jim
Westcott, didn't yer?"
She made no answer, desperately
seeking some means of escape, the full
significance of her position clear be-
fore her.
"Got a nice little note from Jim"
the fellow went on, "an' lost no time
gittin' yere. Well, Westcott is not
liable to be sendin' fer yer again very
soon. What ther h"
She had dashed forward, seeking to
place the trunk of the tree between
them, the unexpected movement so
sudden, she avoided his grasp. But
success was only for an instant. An
other hand gripped her, hurting her
back helplessly.
you are some sweet little lady's
man, Moore" snarled a new voice
raspingly. "Now let me handle this
business my own way. Go get that
team turned around I'll bring the
girl. Come on now, miss, and the less
you have to say the better"
She grasped at the bark, but the
fellow wrenched her loose. forcing her
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1920-09-09
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What will human ingenuity do nextP
Smokeless powder, wireless telegraphF.
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less quinine,-now comes nausealess ealO-
mel. The new improvement called "CalO-
tabs" is now on sale at drugstores.
For biliousness, constipation and indie
gestion the new calomel tablet is a prac-
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the fact that the manufacturers have a1-
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# the customer is not perfectly delightedp
with Calotabs One tablet at bedtime with
swallow of water-that's all. No taste.
no nausea, no gripping, no salts. By norm
ing your liver is thoroughly cleansed and
you are feeling fine, with a hearty appe-
ite. Eat what you please-no dangeF7.,1e
bout your business.
Calotabs are not sold in bulk. Get an
riginal package, sealed. Price. thirfv-
We cents.-(adv)
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1920-09-09
CHAPTER vIIt.
In the shoahone Desert

EAClLCu' as sue WdSs anu LElSuIeuCO
the girl was still composed enough
to grasp the nature of her surround.
ings, and she had time now, as the
wagon rumbled forward, to think over
all that had been said, and fit it into
the circumstances.
What did they propose doing with
her? The question caused her blood
to run cold. That these people were
desperate she had every reason to be
lieve; they were battling for big
stakes; not even murder had hitherto
stood in their way. Why then, should
they hesitate to take her life, if they
actually deemed it necessary to the
final success of their plans? She re-
membered what Beaton had said about
her rOom-the condition in which it
had been left. They had removed all
her things, and left note behind in
wOmanly handwriting to explain her
hurried departure. There was a mas
ter criminal mind, watchful of every
detail, behind this conspiracy. He
was guarding against every possibility
of rescue.
The uncertainty, the fear engen-
dered by her thought, the drear si-
lence almost caused her to scream.
But she conquered this.
The gray dawn came at last, spec
trail and CHASTITY, gradually yielding
glimpse of the surroundings. They
were travelling steadily south, the
horses beginning to exhibit traces of
weariness, yet still keeping up a
dogged trot. All about extended a
wild, desolate scene of rock and sand,
bounded on every horizon by barren
ridges. Nowhere was there slightest
sign Of life-no bird, no beast, no
snake even, crossed their path. All
was dead, silent, stricken with desola-
ton.
Stella stared about at it, and closed
her eyes, unable to bear the sight; her
head dropped wearily, every nerve CIV
ing away before the depressing scene
outspread in every direction. Skies,
watching her slightest movement,
seemed to sense the meaning of the
action.
bad, amt it?" he said expressive
ly. "You know whar we are?"
"No but / never before dreamed
any spot could be so terrible"
'This is the Shoshone desert; thar
amt nobody ever comes in yere 'cept
wunst in a while prOspector, maybe,
er a band O. cattle rHstlers. Even the
Injuns keep out,"
She lifted her ewes again, shudder-
ing as they swept about over the dis
NAL waste.
The sun rose a red ball of fire, color
ing the ridges Of sand, and painting
the grotesque rocks with crimson
streamers. In the shadow of a bald
cliff the wagon was halted briefly, and
the two men brought, forth materials
from within, making hasty fire, and
preparing breakfast. Water was given
the team also. before the Journey was
resumed; while during the brief halt
the girl was left to do as she pleased.
Then they moved on again. surround
ed by the same drear landscape. the
very depression of 1t keeping them
silent.
They settled down to the same
monotony, mile after mile. The way
became rocker, with less sand, but
with no more evidence Of life. Far
away ahead a strange buttress Of rock
rose into the sky resembling the tur-
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1920-09-09
CHAPTER vIl-continued.

Whatever her purpose, she was gone
scarcely a moment, gliding silently
back to the chair beside the window,
with watchful eyes again fixed on the
CLOSED door. Miss Donovan smiled and
Strengthened up, well satisfied with
her ruse. 1t had served to demonstrate
that the ex-chorus girl was far from
being as calmly Indifferent as she had
assumed and 1t had made equally evil
dent the fact that her visit had an OBJ
ject-the discovery of why Miss Dono-
van was in Haskell. Doubtless she
had made the call at Enright's sugges-
tiOn. Very well, the lady was quite
welcome to all the information OBJ
tanned. Stella opened the door and the
eyes of the two met.
'The Chinaman seems to have gone
home" the mistress of the room said
quietly. "At least he is not on this
floor or in the Office, and 1 could see
nothing Of TimmOns anywhere"
"Then suppose we don't drink" !"
complained Miss La Rue. "Well, l
might as well go to bed. There amt
much else to do in this jay town"
She got up and moved toward the
door
''If you're only here viewing the
scenery, I guess you won't remain
Tong"
"Not more than a day or so. 1 am
planning a ride into the mountains be-
fore leaving" pleasantly. Il hope l
shall see you sgain."
you're quite liable to-" an ugly curl
TO the lip, maybe more than you'll
want. Goodnight"
Miss Donovan stood there motion
less after the door closed behind her
guest. She was conscious of the sting
in those final words, the half-expressed
threat, but the smile did not desert her
lips. Her only thought was that the
other was angry, irritated over her
failure, her inability to make a report
to her masters. She looked at the
Valise on the floor, and laughed out
right, but as her eyes lifted once more
she beheld her travelling suit draped
over the head-board of the bed, and in
oLaully tic CAPA Gt9oAOd VI AACI ldSC
changed. She had forgotten hanging it
there. That Lust have been where
the woman went when she disap-
peared. 1t was not to rummage the
bed at ali, but to hastily run through
the pockets of her jacket. The girl
swiftly crossed the room and flung
coat and skirt onto the bed. She re-
membered now thrusting the telegram
from Farriss into pocket on the
morning of its receipt. 1t was gonel
Her first thought was to search else
where, although she Immediately rea-
sized the uselesness of any such at
tempt. The message had been in her
pocket, as she recalled distinctly; she
had fully intended destroying it at the
same time she had torn up the letter
of instruction, but failed to do So
Now it was in the hands of the La Rue
woman, and would be shown to the
others. It was some time before she
could recall to memory the exact
wording of the telegram. but finally it
came to her bit by bit:
eff any clues, advise Immediately.
Willis digging hard. Letter Of instruc-
ti0n follows.
eFARRIsS."
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1920-09-09
"She was took in a wag-
on down the desert road
(To BE CoNFINUED.J
Thls Rlrd Is a oulek one.

This Bird Is a Quick One.
The champion fly catcher is the VIII
son warbler. says the American For.
estry Magazine of Washington. These
birds catch an insect on the wing.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1920-09-09

Red-haired people, 1t is stated, are
less liable to become bald than those
with hair of any other color.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1920-09-09

1t is useless to worry and useless
to tell man that it is useless to
worry.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1920-09-09

Thirteen is always an unlucky num-
Der to have at table -when there is
only dinner for twelve.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1920-09-09

Think twice before you laugh. Then
'ou won't laugh in the wrong place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-22

Capes. capes, capes, was the whole
cry last spring. One could not show
enough of them and one could never
hope to see the end of them. In fact
they were so very popular that it
looked for a while as if their very
popularity would spell their death.
They persisted thru the fall. how
ever, and the dolman or cape wrap
was shown for evening wear in the
winter. This spring there was no
mention of the cape for two whole
months, but with the advance of the
season the cape is again coming to
the front. 1t is not 'the rage" as 1t
was last year. but it is very modish
and fashionable. 1t seems to hold the
same place in the wardrobe of the
woman Of leisure as the top coat does
in the wardrobe of the business
woman.
Here is one of the prettiest models
seen this year and the New York
shops are showing more capes with
each new spring day. 1t Is made OF
navy blue duvetyn, accordion pleated
and with a deep yoke and graceful
collar. It is serviceable, for 1t may
be worn over the suit or frock, and is
just as appropriate for street or
motoring wear as it is for afternoon
or evening wear. The cape cut on
conservative lines is far more useful
than a coat could ever be. 1t is to be
hoped that this very popular type of
wrap remains in vogue for some time
to come.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-22
POTATO DEALERS FACE ARREST
Chicago Commission Men Said to Be
Gouoinu PAblic.

Chicago. April 22.-Indictment of a
number of South Water street pro-
duce merchants will come this week,
it was said at the federal building
yesterday. District Attorney Clyne
spent several hours before the jury
with his assistant Robert A. Milroy.
Indictments against more than a
score of produce merchants are ;ex-
pected to charge them with respon-
sibility for the high price Of potatoes.
The price continues to climb, despite
the warning sent out q week ago.
According to the evidence presented
to the grand jury, produce merchants
are making unfair" profits. be-.
More than forty commission men
were subpoenaed by Mr.. Clyne, and
most of them testified before the
grand jury.
According to government officials,
retailers are making about cents a
pound on potatoes and the jobbers
are making as high as 20 per cent.
Farmers have asked from $4.75 to
$5.25 for 100 pounds, but the whole
salers are demanding from $3.50 to
$7.S5 Of the retailer. it is said. These
profits are unreasonable, Mr.. Clyne
holds, and not proportionate with
the profits due the farmer. Mr..
Clyne contends the farmer is en-
titled to more profit than the job
Der, whose only part in the distribu-
ton Of potatoes is to sell them to
retailers.
Mr.. Clyne said the retailers need
checking, because it has been re-
ported to him that some Of them
have sold potatoes as high as 81 per
peck in Chicago, and So in nearby
suburbs. AS peck Of potatoes
weights fifteen pounds, such a charge
would make the price 20 cents a
pound in suburbs and about IA cents
pound in Chicago.
Such a price to the consumer is
outrageous, Mr.. Clyne said, and he
suggested that the public refrain for
week or ten days from eating or
buying potatoes. This plan should
be effective in reducing the price, he
asserted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-22
Rat Worlds Worst Pct.

The rat is the worst animal pest
in the world. From it's home among
filth 1t visits dwellings and store
rooms to pollute and destroy human
food.
It carries bubonic plague and many
other diseases fatal to man and has
been responsible for more untimely
deaths among human Beings then al!
the wars Of history.
In the United States rats and mice
each year destroy crops and other
property valued at more than 5000,
100000. This destruction is equiva-
lent to the gross earnings Of an army
of over 100000 men.
On many farm, If the grain eaten
and wasted by rats and mice could be
sold, the proceeds would more than
pay all the farmers taxes.
The common brown rat breeds six
to ten times a year and produces an
average Of ten young at a litter
Young females breed when only three
or four months old. At this rate a
pair Of breeding rats, breeding I'M
interruptedly and without deaths,
would at the end Of three years
eighteen generations) be increased
to 59,709,4S2 individuals.
For centuries the world has been
lighting rats without organization
::.::Sa. : 9: :.h!:c SAME time has been feed
ing them and building for them for
tresses for concealment.
II we are to fight them on equal
terms, say specialists Of the biolog-
ical survey Of the United States de-
partment Of agriculture we must
deny them food and hiding places
and must organise to rid communities
Of them. 7iSis N K ~,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-22
HsIan vork

Maine, that contributed Cary Nor
dica and Eames to the galaxy Of the
worlds famous singers, has a fourth
in Miss Helen York, a coloratura So.
prano. She completed her musical
education abroad and has memorized
GO different operas ;.a he s..cs -. T.:
twenty three different operas and
has sung in grand opera at Naplvs.
She was born in Bethm H
She was born in Bethel, Ok
ford county. Maine, the home
of Professor william r. Chap
man, the creator Of the Maine
musical festival, Her first appearance
was when she was 3, and at 10 she
va II the festivals chorus. She -
now touring this country. Boston
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-22

The awkward squad Of the r. O.
T. G. and high school minstrels are
features of the alumni benefit al
high school gym. tonight.-Adver.
tisement,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-22

Ladies Aid of Trinity Lutheran
church will hold an exchange at Sim
clair's Tea & Coffee store Saturday
on.-Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-22

Mrs. Lydia Page, of Des Moines
who has been visiting her son. Earl
at Waterloo, spent Tuesday and
Wednesday in the city at the home
of Mrs. Kate Vogel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-22
Farmers and Mechanics,

We have just received fair sup
ply Of assorted bolts, both machine
and carriage, which we are selling
at very reasonable prices. Abbott &
Son.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. b. d. Harris, OF
Council Bluffs, came this morning
for a brief visit with Mrs. Harris
brother, r. G. Frederick, of near
Green Mountain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-22

Will Martin, OF Eidora, spent We'd
nesday in the city with his wife, who
submitted to an operation at the st.
Thomas Wednesday morning. Mrs.
Martin is dong we'll.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Bentley. OF
Waseca, Mimi, who have been visit
ing Mrs. Dentley's mother. Mrs. Mary
Jentzen, Of near Liscomb, returned
home Wednesday night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-22

First division Of ladies aid OF Gen.
trail Church CT Christ will hold bake
sale at Abbott's Hardware ali day
Saturday. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-22

Mn and Mrs. w. j. Murray, OF
Mdofa, were in the city Wednesda.
J ON their way to Des Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-22

Mrs. Matte Rruner and daughter
Catherine, ~ Radcliffe, were here
wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-22

Lyman Robb, OF Waterloo, spent
wednesday In the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-22

). Turkish bath, u. with a free Sea
Foam shampoo. Jensen Turkish
Bath PNrlor,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-22

Alumni benefit, high school gym.
tonight. Admission so cents.--Ad-
vortisement,