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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-28

taken the late train last night for the
East-.so't that true, Enright?'
The lawyer managed To nod, but
without venturing to remove his gaze
from WeStcott's face. The latter never
moved but his eyes seemed TO
harden.
Il have had quite enough of that,
Lacy he said sternly, and the watch
full saloon keeper noted his fingers
close more tightly on the butt of his
revolver This is no case for an
alibi. | know exactly what | am talk
ing about. and-I am going to have a
direct answer, either from you or En-
right
This s the situation was the man
listening ut the window of your shack
last night. Moore may. or may not
have recognized me. but, nevertheless.
| was the man. was there long
enough To Overhear large part Of
your conversation. | know why you
consented to close down La RoSita for
the present: | know your connection
York know that Fred Cavendish was
not murdered, but is being held pris-
oner somewhere. until Enright. here,
can steal his money under some legal
form. Enrght told YOU who Stella DOnO-
van was, and what he suspected her
object night be. Force is the only
method you know anything about. and
no other means occurred TO you where
by the girl could be quickly put out of
the way. This was resorted TO last
You are good dreamer. Why not
ask Timmons to show you the letter
She Left"
Il have already seen ii. You thought
you had the trail well covered. That
note was written not by Miss Donovan,
but by the blonde in your outfit. The
whole trouble is that your abduction
of Stella was witnessed from a back
window of the hotel"
Lacy leaped to his feet, but West
colts gun rose steadily, and the man
stood with clenched hands, helpless
IN his tracks.
I'll get you for this, WeStcott," he
muttered savagely, hate burning in his
eyes. Il haven't played my last cards
vet"
The miner smiled grimly, but with
no relaxation of vigilance. He was
into it now, and proposed seeing it
through.
Il have a few left myself" he re-
turned soherly. Your man Moore
drove south. taking the road leading
into the ShOshone desert. and he had
another one Of your gang with him.
Then you, and two others, went back
take it the two others were Enright,
here. and Ned Beaton."
He leaned forward, his face set like
flint.
"NOw see here, Lacy, | know these
things. 1t is up to you to answer my
questions, and answer them straight.
| I've got you two fellows dead to rights
anyway you look at it. If you dare
| lay hands on me, I'll kill you, if you
refuse TO tell me what / want to know,
| I'll swear out warrants inside of thirty
minutes. Now. what do you chooseT'
eff | answer-what then" Lacy
| growled desperately. What is offered
me?"
Westrott moistened his lips. He had
not before faced the situation from
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-28
In,portant to Mothers
Aids in Fiuhtinu Forest Fires.

Fifty of the 81 forest-hre stations
of the state Of New York ara
equipped with steel towers to faciii'
tate the operation of quickly discover
ing and locating fires in the woods.
During the last year as result OF
fine operations of this department, the
number Of fires and the extent of the
damage was greatly reduced III that
SfnfI-
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-28
SO OUT OF 100

or the little ills such as Nasal Ca
tarrh, Sunburn, Itching, or Soreness
anywhere, may be quickly relieved by
applying Vacher-Balm which is harm
less, and cooling. Keep it handy,
and avoid limitations.
If you cannot buy VacherBalm lo-
calIy. send 3Oc in stamps for tube.
to Z. w. Vacher, Inc, New Orleans
La.-Agents wanted.-Ady.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-28

this standpoint, yet, with only one
thought In mind. he answered
promptly.
Il am not the law" he said. "and all
/ am interested in now Is the release
of Fred Cavendish and Stella Dono-
van. TIL accomplish that II 1t has to
be over your dead bodies. Beyond this.
7 wash my hands Of the whole at
fair. What I want to know is-where
are these two?
"would you believe me If said l
did not known"
mo, Lacy. 1t has come down to the
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-28
After the DEUCE.

"What was the result of the tiood?"
asked the Sunday school teacher.
Mud" replied the bright younsster.
London Tit-BitS.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-28
Hunting for n needle in q
Haystaek.
(TO BE CONTINUED

A man never really knows how we'll
off he was until he is worse of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-19
TURKS MASS TROOPS :.
|. ON SMYRNA Frontier
Push Plans for Expected Attack on
Greeks-French to Divide
Syria.

PARIS. December 1s.-The French
foreign office received advices today
stating that the Turkish natfonaIists
were concentrating all available
troops In the Smyrna region for an ex-
tenstve attack against the Greeks.
AT the same time 1t is reported the
anti-Constantinists in Constantinople
and elsewhere are making efforts to
have Smyrna. Thrace and the othsr
districts acquired under the peace
treaty secede from Greece.
The French government. 1t was
learned today. has decided to divide
Syria into four states. to each Of VIII CHI
will be accredited an advisory con-
troller. There viii be. however, but
one high commissioner.
May Exchange Pr,soners.
CONSTANTINOPLE. December 16.-
The Turkish nationaIists have accept
ed the British proposal for a confer
eIce regarding the exchange Of pTis-
oners, according to adyices received
here today. The date Of the confer
ence has not yet been set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-19
KENTUCKY MAY BE OASIS.
Country's Supply Might Be Stored
There, Says Williams.

LOUISVILLE, KY, December 49,
Before conference here today with
Kentucky internal revenue officials
about The advisability of concentrate
ing the liquor supply of the country
at central point, NJ. w. Williams,
commissioner of internal revenue, in
dictated that it might all be brought
to Kentucky.
at would be safe to say" he is
quoted as having said, 1--WE will not
move the whisky out of Kentucky
that is in it,"
It was pointed out that two thirds
of the whisky in the country is in
Kentucky bonded warehouses. 1t
would seem to be common sense, Mr..
Williams said, to bring the other
third into the state where, it was as,
sorted, adequate storage facilities are
available.
Mr. williams apparently came to
Louisville to discuss the proposed
concentration plan with Elwood
Hamilton. internal revenue collector
for Kentucky, and Paul Williams,
state prohibition director. Previous
announcements indicated the internal
revenue department was considering
1t with a view to reducing government
expenses in guarding liquor against
theft and in regulating its removal
from warehouses and it's transporta-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-19
|OBREGON CABINET Holds
FIRST SESSION IN secret
Gen. Estrada Takes Oath as Sec
rotary of War; Mining and
Labor Discussed.

MEXICO CITY, December 1S.-Presi-
dent Obregon today met the cabinet for
the first time since assuming office. tho
meeting being preceded by the swearing
in of Gen. Enrique Estrada as secretary
of war. in SUCCESSION to the late Gen.
Benjamin G. Hill.
The session was secret, but it is under
stood the mining and labor situa ton
was discussed. as well as various prof.
ects President Obregon recently sub
mitted to congress for consideration.
The mining situation has been relieved
by the apparent settlement of the strike
of the Cohuila miners with prospects OF
their immediate return to work. More
silver and copper mines are closing
down. however. because of the low
price of these metals FL Democratic
estimates that 10000 miners are not
working in Pachuca, Sinaioa and Dur
ango.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-19
HANDS OFF, ALLIES TOLD.
East Prussia Governor Protests
Order to Disarm.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
KOENIGSBERG. Prussia, December
1S.-Gov. Siehr of East Prussia issued
a statement today declaring that he
could no longer be responsible for law
and order in the province if the inter-
allied control commission compelled ex-
ecution of the instructions for disarma-
ment of the protective associations"
which the governor asserted had no
more than 5000 members.
The majority of these organizations
were constituted during the dangerous
days of the Russo Polish hostilities, the
statement said, but the necessity Of
their existence still was great in view
Of the fact that $4,000 Russian prisoners
remain in East Prussia. The organiza-
lions also do duty as border guards,
Gov. Siehr declared, and the East Prus-
sian organizations are not affiliated with
the "Orgesch" organizations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-19
MINERS REFLECT LEWIS.
Returns Indicate Defeat Of r. H
Harlin, Washington.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, December Is.
Unofficial returns received from all
over the country indicate the re-elec-
ton of John l.. Lewis as president of
the United Mine Workers of America
over Robert H Harlih OF Washington.
according TO statement issued from
international headquarters today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-19
KAFIRpox UNDER CONTROL.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, December 16.
THE epidemic of kafirpox, which
made its first appearance here three
months ago. is decreasing, and the
authorities report that they have the
well under control.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-19

Gives woodwork. fur
niture and floors the
rich. shimmering love-
liness OF new wood. Ia
as effective o cleaning
O g g n as soap and
water: produces a hard.
dry, brilliant luster,
does not gum or stick.
Prices. 20c to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-19

planter of Rock Hill and Anderson, has
been missing since Wednesday. accord
ing to messages received here today
from his family. He had left Rock Hill
for Shelby. n. c., on business trip. ii
Is stated. and was last seen eating sup
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-19

per at Kings Mountain. n. c.. wedn<
day night.
Members of the family stated that
carried a considerable sum Of money \
his person. and they are apprehensn
that he has met with foul play. Z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-19
RICH PLANTER MISSING.

ANDERSON. S. c.. December 1S.-Pa,
". Major. prominent and extensive
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10
"STRANGE HOW
WOMEN SUFFER"
Says Tennessee Lady, and Will
Just Go Suffering, She Says,
When Cardul Is Right
at Hand.

Caryville, Tenn.-Hoping her ex-
perience may benefit others who suffer
from disorders common among women,
Mrs. Charles Rains, of this (Campbell)
county. says: 81 had womanly trou-
bles till couldn't rest, couldn't sleep,
and was nervous and suffered a great
deal of pain in my head, limbs and
back. l would get to the place where
l couldn't move without a great effort.
"For years I had known of Cardui,
and 1t is strange how a woman will
just go on suffering when the best
remedy in the world is right at hand
but we do!
but finally the pain was worse, my
suffering so great. 1 knew must do
something. A friend mentioned Cardui
and We sent for 1t. One bottle helped
me.
II took q course of Cardul. regalned
my strength, built myself up and felt
like a new woman.
"Can I recommend Cardui? Yes,
and gladly, for 1t is a God-send to
suffering women. hope when they
suffer with troubles common to women
they don't wait, but get this sure
remedy at once"
ANY druggist can supply Cardui
promptly. Call on yours today.-Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10
SOMETHING LIKE A BUGLERl
Player Who Could Produce an Effect
Like That Described Surely
Was a Wonder.

Two darkies in negro regiment
were Boosting about their company
buglers.
"G1ong wild you. boy" said one;
you amt got no booglers. We is got
the boogler, and when at boy wraps
his off lip around that horn and blows
pay-call it sound jes like that UNI
Boston Symphony band playln' The
Rosary"
''Yeh, I hearn you" replied the
other. Talk up, boy; talk up. Yo' is
wadin' deep into trouble"
An when he sounds at tapoo the
angile GABRIEL hisself is lending a
ear, boy. A ear is what I says"
"Well, if 20 is yearnin TO food
20 wants a boogar with an hypnotic
note like we is gott Boy, when All
hears ole Custard-MOuth Jones dis
charge his blast, All looks at nah
beans and All says. Strawberries, be
have yo'selvesl Yo is crowdln' the
whip cream out o nah DISH Gold
Chevron.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10

Robert, age three, had been put to
bed at the usual time, but because of
long afternoon nap the sandman
was slow in appearing. At the end
Of half hour of pleading to be per
mitted to come downstairs and play,
his sister came into the room.
Now you lie down there and go to
sleep" she commanded.
well, sister, nature won't let me-"
he answered between sobs.-Indian-
apoIis News.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10
GRAMMAR AS 1T is WRIT
Third Man Had Also Had Difficulties
He Was Anxious to Get
Corrected.

First Sergeant Grizzell of the Spo
kane recruiting station, vOuches for
the following incident which occurred
when three Of the applicants Of that
station were making application tC
the director of the United States Ma
rine Corps Institute, QuanticO, Va,
Two of the applicants had spelled
the word grammar as "grammer," and
were busily making corrections when
the third applicant came along. He
asked:
what are you changing the word
grammar fort"
"Why, We spelled It wrong" an,
swered one of the applicants.
"Give me that rubber" said the
third man. "Darned if l amt spelled
it with two ms myself. "-Recrulter
Bulletin.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10

Whether unlucky or not, number IS
is thoroughly unpopular. II 10 sit
down TO meal, the first to rise will
die within year, says superstition.
The person born on the thirteenth of
the month will be unlucky throughout
life; no one should embark on a jour
ney or start an enterprise on the thir-
teenth of the month; while the thlr-
teenth house in row is nearly always
tenantless, or remembered ia or Is.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10
l0RlGlN AS COAL
to Be Basis Of Jet, Sub
lq Used for Various
ornaments.
Of Ignite or anthracite,
polished. which has the

,dties in weight aud texture Of
fhardest kind of anthracite. 1t has
sen used in Britain since before his
oric times, and was common in the
rome age, from which times have
~ let beads, buttons, rings, armlets
III other ornaments.
Julius Caesar alludes to the abund-
tnce Of Jet in Britain. and jet orna-
fments are found with Roman relics
in them. The monks used Jet for ro-
sary beads at Whitby Abbey. and at
Whitney. where it was found in the
greatest abundance. It occurs in ir-
regular masses in hard shale known as
Jet rock,
Often microscopic examination dis
closes coniferous wood in the compo-
sition Of jet 1t Is probable that Jet
was developed when masses of wood
drifted down a river, rotted or became
water logged and sank out at sea, be-
coming gradually buried In a deposit
of fine mud which hardened eventually
into shale. Sometimes drops Of BIZ
tumin are found in jet cavities. which
seems 10 confirm the suspicion of its
wood origin.-Detroit News
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10

The theater was crowded and Il
audience sat with bated breath as thS
watched the villain stride across II
stage and grasp the trembling heroiI
roughly by the wrist,
"Ah, l know your fathers secret
he Kissed in her ear. AT last "
are in my power VIII you becoII
my wife, or shall l make 1t known
the world? l have discovered that
has 10000 stolen tins Of condenst
milk stored away in his strong root
l am the only one who knows his
cret."
Have pity on mel" implored Il
heroine. what II it should led
out?"
"If IT should leak out" replied Il
villain, at would be a mess"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10

"lIow DO You Ike your new carr
asked the Lizzie Driver.
Great replied the Big Six Driver
'It runs So smoothly yJu can't feel IL
Not BIT Of noise, you can't hear it
Perfect ignition. you can't smell O
ching And speed--why. It whlzzes
You cant see it,"
Must be some car" ventured the
Lizzie Driver Cant feel It, cant
g.cll It. can't hear 1t. can't see it.
How DO you know it is thereq'
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10
A Feeling Of Security

You naturally feel secure when you
know that the medicine you are about to
take is absolutely pure and contains no
harmful or habit producing drugs.
Such a medicine is Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
The same standard of purity, strength
and excellence is maintained in every
bottle Of Swamp-Root.
It is scientifically compounded from
vegetable herbs.
1t is not a stimulsnt and is taken in
teaspoonful doses.
1t is not recommended for everything
It is natures great helper in relieving
and overcoming kidney, liver and blad-
der troubles.
A sworn statement of purity is with
every bottle Of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root.
If you need a medicine, you should
have the best. On sale at all drug stores
in bottles Of two sizes. medium and large.
However, if you wish first to try this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N Y, for q
sample bottle When writing be sure and
mention this paper-Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10

BAH snorted Mr.. Stubs rs he
threw down the magazine, Here's
that 'blushng bride thing again Why
in the world should a young woman
getting married he always hlushingf'
well" Mrs. S. responded aeidly
81 suppose they are blushing because
they are ashamed of what they are
doing"
"Why should they be ashamed?"
"Huhi Take a good look at the
things they are tying themselves to
and its plain enough"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10

DO you ever drink TO excessy ask
ed the girls father.
81 never touch liquor Of any kind,
sir"
How about tobacco7'
81 do not smoke. have never had
a cigar or cigarette in my mouth"
Ever gambler"
"Never. l do not know one card
from another"
81 suppose you swear sometimes?"
mo, sir. An oath has never passed
my lips"
'Um. All right. Come out and have
a stick of candy with me."-New York
Central Magazine.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10
"Cold In the Head

is an acute attack OF Nasal Catarrh
Those subject TO frequent colds in the
head" will find that the use of HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE will build up the
System. cleanse the Blood and render
them less liable to colds Repeated at
tacks of Acute Catarrh may lead to
Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is
taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces Of the Sys-
tenn, thus reducing the Inflammation and
restoring normal conditions.
All Druggists. Circulars free
F. ]. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10

He was evidently an ex-soldier and
an art lover. The first you could tell
by the American Legion button he
wore, the second by the artistic touch
in his manner and theme of speech.
Another youth was sitting near
him on the steps of the city library.
He may or may not have sought art
as Emerson paints it for US
"Didia see the Louvre when you
were in Paris?g asked the youth who
may or may not have cared for art.
YAH replied the ex-sOldier. "And.
say. don't believe this stuff you hear
about it bein' fine gallery. l went
all through It, and it amt nothln' but
a big department store"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10

Miss Gerty Cad called the new maid,
and said tartly:
"If you don't improve, Maria. shall
have to dispense with your services ~
"But 1 do my best" Maria insisted.
yesterday afternoon you insulted
a friend Of mine"
"Why, never even"
when Mr.. Gumson called for me
with his golf clubs he said you
slammed the door in his face"
"Was that golfbag he hadr
eyes"
I'm sorry, miss. but I thought he
was an umbrella mender.-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10

hams Vegetable Compound had done
for other women and decided 70 try il.
II surely did wonders for me. | have
no pains now and can DO my house
work without any trouble at all.
VIII always praise your medicine as
do not believe there is 6 doctor that can
DO as much good in female weakness,
and YOU may use these facts as a testi-
uonial. Mrs. LESTER Z. WARNER,
L. !, Box So, Onalaska, Wis.
The reason women write such letters
20 the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
and tel their friends how they are
helped is that Lydia E. Pinkham s
Vegetable Compound hasbrought health
and happiness into their lives. Freed
from their illness they want 70 pass the
good news along to other suffering
women that they also may be relieved.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10

"a delegation of sufrragist to see
you, sir"
TEL em I'm out" said the harassed
statesman.
They said if you were out they
would wait until you returned.
"All right, let EN- wait. I'll sneak
out the back door and 90 to Europe"
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10

A nelghbor, seeing the seven-year-
old daughter of a geologist playing
with a bedraggled but cherished kit
ten, asked what her pet was called.
"Well," replied the precocious
youngster, that depends. Father calls
her a segregation from an intrusive
magma of doubtful genesis; mother
refers to her as the basement com
pick; sister Helen insists that she is
a typical example of secondary impov-
erishment; but just call her my dear
little kitty. Transcript.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10

Flatbush That dog of yours looks
Ike 80 good watch dog.
Bensouhurst-Are you Joking?
"No of course, I'm not joking"
"Wen I'M tell you how good he IS.
We have put an alarm clock in his
house STD hen wake up In time to come
over fo- his breakfast in the morn
ing"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10

MY wife dislocated her Jaw lately,
and the doctor employed fixed IT so
badly she couldn't talk for a couple
of months"
'WOuld you mind giving me his
address? My wife might happen to
dislocate hers"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10

Some Of those big financial folks
must be takin' quite a little vacation"
remarked Farmer Corntossel.
'What makes you think so2"
Nobody has taken the authority in
quite some time to boost the price Of
gasoline"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10

81 see that, instead of being prose
cuted. bomb thrower will be sent to
his native country at government ex-
pense."
SIS that so7"
Eyes"
"We are getting drastic" louis
Vile Courier-Journal
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10

With the antiseptic, fascinating Cuti-
curt Talcum Powder, an exqulsitely
scented convenient, economical face
skin, baby and busting powder and
perfume. Renders other perfumes su-
perhuous. One Of the Cuticura Toilet
Trio (Soap. Ointment, Talcum) ADV
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10

Love" said the ready-made philos-
opher, sis lottery
81 can't see 1t that way" comment
ed Miss Cayenne "a lottery never
leaves so many people in doubt as to
yhether they have won or lost"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-09-10

An Old farmer, who was complain
ng terribly Of a bad harvest, met the
NJ the parish. and, as usual,
-sceeded TO hold forth on his favorite
YES, Farmer Giles" said the
Y parson you have, l must con
J, good cause 10 complain; but you
st remember that Providence cares
4 N. and that even the birds of the
II FIRE provided for"
.YAy" suid the old man significantly.
far o ms corn"