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fidgeting about. It was clear that Peter had something on his mind. Now as Old Mother Nature paused, Peter found the chance he had been waiting for. why do you call Grubby blow man?' he asked eagerly.
 I'm coming to that all in due tlme replied old Mother Nature, smiling al Peter's eagerness. "Grubby Gopher spends most of his life underground very much like Miner the Mole, whom YOU all know He can dig tunnels Just about as fast. His legs are short and his front legs and feet are very stout and strong. They are armed with long, very strong claws It is with these and the help of his big cutting teeth that Grubby digs. He throws the earth un- der him and then kicks 1t behind with his hind feet. When he has quite pile behind him he turns around and with his front feet and head pushes it back to little side tunnel and then up to the surface of the ground. As soon as it is all out he plugs up the opening and goes back to digging. The loose earth he has pushed out makes little mounds and there is one of thesa eN4rs few feet. Do any of voe Anom why Farmer Brown riaKs ais garden
 No one did, so Csa M9sher Nature
 tinued 'It is to aaaen the earth aad mix with it the d, eeetaHie maiifr so that the roots Q sai4s may se
 easily By making aess 5snis I'll every direction and H1IRs up earth to the surface Grug1y does the same thing. That is why call him my little piowman He loosens the hard packed earth and mixes with 1t the vegetable matter. so making 1t easy for seeds to sprout and plants to grow
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If you suffer from rheumatism any of the diseases caused by poisoned blood take Prescription C-2223 The of this great blood purifier is almost the consulting specialist, for every bottle represents what the originator and many other medical authorities such diseases would prescribe for you.
 Prescription C-2223 contains no mercury, chloral. strychnine, morphine, cocaine other habit form- ing dangerous drugs. It is concentrated liquid preparation of certain drugs having marked influ- ence on those diseases caused by blood poisons which produced within the system, as well as those which enter from without Prescription C-2223 stands above all other remedies altera- tive of great power. It restores normal functions to those organs tissues which are not naturally performing their full work; changes diseased com ditions into conditions of health. It also acts especially the excretory organs, aiding nature in removing impure products from the body.
 valuable aid to Prescription C-2223 is mild cathartic that does not sicken gripe. This pill stimulates the secretions of the liver tones up and regulates the bowels It is known the 2223 Liver Pill and sells for 25c. As one is dose. and no bad effects result from their use, they can be used by young and old alike.
 Prescription C-2223 is guaranteed and sold by all good druggists at $1.50 bottle. the complete treatment of two bottles and box of Pills for $326. If you cannot be supplied write the 2223 Laboratory Memphis, Tenn. Send name and ad- dress for literature, 1920 Almanac and sample of the Liver Pills.
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Inc Daily
 l f10yvg gIGttG
The Reason Why

tIn substantiation O. the veraelty or the following story the author desires to cite a few occurrences that will dis pei any doubt as to the probability of it actually happening.
 On very windy day, the 18th of April, 1492, Columbus Christopher made the startling discovery that bird wings, however large, faste cd fer use upon a human being, will aot e@ actly the same way He tfaes aa the top ef Al Arat
 A look at th erd 8eok i- cra94 s1. shows thai fu a tne Revolutionary war in
 diah Wekh foate vas aai,aas- insane far aashing ffa heal against wall so h6 ga reel the pain in his foot
 thirdly. during the reign of King Bungo the Eighth there was known a blind painter whose work was so mar vicious that 1t dazzled the severest critics He painted 1000 blinds in one week
 And. lastly on August 9, 1927, Chumpton Hones was fined $29 and costs for taking out his employers automobile without his permission, who wouldn't have known it but Homes was foolish enough to run over him.)
 Isn't it odd?" whispered Mrs. Wind Shield, confidently to Mrs. Gears Klutch. That big handsome man over there has been throwing me the most admiring glances all evening until a
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Old Mother Nature.

mani" he asked
 Far West but prefers the great plains to the high mountains, although he IS sometimes found in the latter. He is Grubby the Gopher, a member of the same order the rest of you belong to, but to a family quite his own He is properly called the Pocket Gopher, though, way down in the southeast, where he is also found. he is called a Salamander. Why he should be l haven't the least idea, any more than l have why down in that asnae section,
 they call Tortoile, who is land-lov- ing cousin of Spotty the Turtle. a Gopher?''
 Docs Grubby have pockets in his checks like mine?" asked Striped Chip munk eagerly.
 "He has pockets in his cheeks, and that is why he is called the Pocket Gopher, but those pockets are not at all like yours. Striped Chipmunk. Yours are on the inside of your cheeks, but his are on the outside" replied Old Mother Ma ture
 How funny.' exclaimed Striped Chip munk.
 "Your pockets are small compared with
 Grubbys,' continued Old Mother Ma ture Each of his covers almost the whole side of his head back to his s.ort neck, ana IS llHeu WILT TUT. 1IubpS uses these for carrying food, never for ! carrying earth out of his tunnels as some folks think. He stuffs them full witf
 his front feet aud empties them by press ing from the back enI with his feet
 The Pocket Gopher family is quite large and the members range in size from the
 size of Danny Meadow Mouse to the size of Robber the Rat, only these bigger members are stouter and heavier thar ID oJ, rnd1iSh md some are gray. But the habits of all no matter what their size or where they 1 live, are the same"
 All this time Peter Rabbit had beer
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ENSLEY
Studio Cora Chapman Boterwee, Re

The storm sufferers fund, which starte1 off in Ensley with so much enthusiasm. contributions have been added. They are: w. P. Hawkins g. Philathea class of the Ensley Baptist church. S5; D. P. Knapp. $5; Mrs. r. J. Rogers. So; E. O. Kicks, S2; c. J. Mcfarland, s1; Mrs. Grenehill, sl. The goal set by $. C. King, Ensley chair man, was Sl,500, and as usual Ensley is expected to give her quota 10 the storm sufferers of Alabama. Those who have not been solicited and wish to donate can do so by calling on MT. King or one ot the assistant cashiers at the Bank oi EnSley
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Headache Stopped
 While You Wait
Druggist Refunds Your Money While You Wait at Counter if Aspironal Does Not Re- lieve in Two Minutes. Alp solutely Safe.

Why suffer half an hour of headache pain waiting for your stomach to digest solid tablets and powders when Aspronal, the new Elixir gives relief right Your Doctor prefers Asoironal for the reason that it is not dangerous to the heart and does not upset the stomach
 The next time you have headache go to your nearest drug store, hand the clerk half dollar for a bottle of Aspironal and tell him to serve you two teaspoonsful in a
 little water With your watch in your hand count off two minutes and call for your money back, as per manufacturers guaran- tee. if you can't feel your headache fading away within the time limit. four druggist invites and expects you to try Aspronal, so don't be bashful. Everybody IS doin9 1t; Same guarantee applies to colds. coughs and neuralg gia.--Adv.
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More Truth Than Poetry,
By JAMES J. MONTAGUE
LOVELY WOMAN

much of skn hose That he declares the waists she wears
 dreadfuly improper; She frequently heard he only had ms way, He'd straightway draw and pass a law
 Whose would be to stop 'er
  l her views tilted heels and pnchng shoes; She all
 painful and unsightly Straight and down beneath the gown
  Thesefa cts she to that don't change her style bit
  subtle stealth breaks down the health,
 And the ,. teeth break down beneath The onslaught of confecions And she frequents, before, The confectionery store. these Beyond on filled melancholy .,a.ha.
  nd by hoped that them from their folly But o older, I confess II rather like the they dress -. n,,-r for solving the cost o ivihg paid years himself family and aute With pust or h at the TRAINING practice he can get running TOT pres when he has to run for his life rdo adterMA:a TATE Prices broke at last but not until tie consumer had | E s s
 1' 1j1|E 1j|HE1
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MISS FEEL ENTERTAINS

Miss Erline Ezell was hostess entertain ing at cards al the home of her parents on Pike avenue, Following the games a salad course was served. Those in- vited were Miss May Sacks, Miss Jesse Roberts, Miss Alma Snapp, Miss Ina May ! Jones, Miss Edna Chapman Miss Edna Chapman Mrs. Kirby Jones' Mrs. Stew art Miss Mary Lucille Ezell and Mrs.
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bled at the parsonage, where Mrs. Mackey and Mrs. Ellis gave a talk on Japan and showed posters and curlos from that country. From there they went to the home of Mrs. Edw ards Pitts, where Mrs. Pitts and Mrs. J. w. Daniel talked on Japan and then went to the home of Mrs. T. D. Temple. where Mrs. Temple talked on Korea. The decora- tions of the several homes were in keep ing with the countries they represented.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Cambrian (Welsh) Society will hold it's quarterly songfest this even ing at 7:30 o'clock in the Hiliman hotel ballroom
 Mrs. F. M. Jackson announces meet ing of the Central w c. T. U. at head quarters this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
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NFWS EVENTS AND FEATURES FOR w OMEN READERS

for the purpose of allowing all boys who will become q years of age be- fore November to register. as we'll as men who have been in the county one year prior to November ?. Per sons registering at this time will be allowed to vote in the general election to be held in November.
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minute ago, and now he won't even notice mel"
 Perhaps he saw me when I came in," said Mrs. Gears-K lutch.
 "You?' Mrs. Wind- Shields contempt was unmistakable as she looked down at the little, insignificant creature at her side
 Yes. He's my husband" said Mrs Gears Klutch.
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REGISTRATION BOOKS
 TO OPEN THURSDAY

Registration books will be opened in the office of M E. Morris, county reg istrar at the courthouse Thursday and will remain open until September 5. Opening of the books at this time is
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F u r ge ss ssdSiss sfdt!@s By THORNTON w. BURGESS
By THORNTON w. BURGESS

Yesterday" began Old Mother Nature, q told you about two little haymakers who live in the high mountains of the Far West. Who are they, Peter. Rab- bitY'
 Little Chief Hare. the Pika or Cony and stubtail the Mountain Beaver or Sewelle." replied Peter with great promptness.
 Right, said Old Mother Nature. Now l am going to tell you of one of my little plowmen who also lives in the
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TRAVEL PARTY

The Woman's auxiliary of Fairfield Methodist church gave travel party yesterday afternoon. China, Japan ard Korea were visited. The guests assem-
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Rev T. c. Singleton of the Ensley, Bap tist church has returned from attending the Southern Baptist Convention II Washington and other points,
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FOR MISS JONES

Miss Edna Chapman was recent hos tess entertaining at the home of her sis ter, Mrs. Conrad Boterweg, on Eight eenth Court for Miss Ina Mae Jones of Bothan. Dancing and music was enjoyed
 and at a late hour ices in pink and white were served Dorothy Perkins roses m baskets and vases were used in a deco-
 rative scheme in the living and dining rooms.
 Included among the guests were Miss Jones. Miss Jessie Roberts, Miss Alma Snapp, Miss Erine Ezell, Miss Matte Chapman, Mrs. Conrad Boterweg, Mt and Mrs A. s. Keith Dr. D. H. sparks, and Messrs. Homer Jones' Charles Mauck, Leo Hale, Averyt, Mnnefee, Pfeffer
 Among other affairs given fer Miss Jones was a moonlight picnic to West Lake, where dancing and picnic lunch was enjoyed, with Homer Jones as host, , and dinner at the Tutwler and theatre party Saturday evening, with MT Minne- | fee and Mir. Pfeffer hosts. Miss Jones re- | turned to her home in Dothan Sunday ] morning.
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get-together social will be given at the Ensley Highlands Methodist church Wednesday evening, to which all of the
 members and friends of the church are invited An excellent programme has been arranged.
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The Age-Herald maintains a special Ems ley bureau for handling correspondence, advertising and subscriptions. It is To- cated at 1913 Avenue E, Russell Bros. tative. Phone Ensley 300.
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five Stopped Worrying
 Just call my
 lucky number
 and send my Fine Linens To the American That's what hundreds of housekeepers are saying and doing every week.

And they're getting the loveliest linen laundering and ironing and the most agreeable service in the south.
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CHAPTER IV-Continued.

Unarmed, never once dreaming of
attack, l advanced alone along the
dark. narrow strip of deck, leading
toward the ladder which mounted to
the wheelhouse. There were no lights.
and l was practically compelled to feel
my way by keeping one hand upon the
rail. l had reached the foot of the
ladder. my fingers blindly seeking the
iron rungs in the gloom. when a figure,
vague, suddenly emerged from some
denser shadow and confronted me. In
deed the earliest realization had of
any other presence was a sharp pres
sure against my breast. and a low
voice breathing a menaclng threat in
my ear.
81 advise you not to move, you
young fool. This is cooked pistol
tickling your ribs. Where were you
going?"
The black night veiled his face, but
language and voice, In spite of its low
gruInble, told me the speaker was
Kirby. The very coldness of his tone
served TO send chill through me.
''ro have Il word with Throckmor-
ton" l answered, angered at my own
fear. and rendered reckless by that
burst of passion. what do you mean
by your u.reat? Haven't you robbed
enough men already with cards with
ouf resor'ing TO 4 gun?'
This Is not robbery" and | knew
by the sharpness of his reply my words
had stung, and it might be well for
you to keep a civil tongue in your
head. l overheard what you said to
those men In the cabin. So you are
going to take care of me. are yuu?"
There was n touch OF steel In the low
voice. "NOw listen. you brainless med
dler. Joe Kirby knows exactly what
he is doing when he plays any game
/ had nothing 10 do with Beaucaire's
death, but those stakes are mine l
hold them. and | will kill any man who
dares to interfere with me-"
YOU mean you refuse to return any
nj this property"
Every cent, every niger, every
urre-rhat's my business. Beaucaire
was no child; he knew what he was
betting. and he lost"
That may be true, Kirby. I am
not defending his action. but surely
this Is no reason. now that he Is dead,
why you should not show some degree
of mercy to others totally innocent of
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any wrong. The man left two dauSh-
ters. both young girls, who will now be
homeless and penniless."
He laughed, and the sound of that
laugh was more cruel than the accom-
panying words.
1.-TWO daughtersv ~ he sneered. "Ac-
curdIng to my information that strains
the relationship trifie, friend Knox
at least the late judge never took the
trouble to acknowledge the fact. Per-
nit me to correct your statement. I
happen to know more about Beau
caire's private affairs than you do. He
leaves one daughter only. I have
never met the young lady, but under
stand from excellent authority that
sbe possesses Independent means
Though the death some years ago of
her mother. shall therefore not
worry about her loss-and. indeed, she
need meet with none. for IL she only
prove equal to all have heard I may
yet be induced to make her a PROPOSE
tion."
"A proposition"
ITO remain on the plantation as its
mistress-plainly, an offer of marriage,
II you please. Not such bad idea,
10 itf'
! stood speechless, held motionless
-'nly by the pressing muzzle Of his pis-
foi the "old-blooded villainX Of the
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late region. lifted my head to list en-
for the slightest sound OF life. and
strained my eyes to detect the distant
gllmmer of 4 light In any direction.
Nothing rewarded the effort. Yet sure
ly here on this long-settied west bank
of the Mississippi l could not be far
removed from those of my race, for
knew that all along this river shore
were cultivated plantations and little
frontier towns irregularly served by
passing steamboats,.
The night air increased in chilliness
as the hours approached dawn. and 1
shivered in my wet clothes, although
this only served to arouse me into i'm
mediate action. Realizing more than
ever us I again attempted to move my
weakness and exhaustion from the
struggle, l succeeded In gaining my feet,
and stumbled forward along the mar
row spit of sand. until l attained a
bank of firm earth. up which l crept
painfully. emerging ut last upon a fair
iy level spot. softly carpeted with
grass, and surrounded by grove of
forest trees. The shadows here were
dense, but my feet encountered de-
preston in the soil, which / soon iden-
titled as u rather well-defined path
leading inland. Assured that this must
point the way to some door. as it was
evidently no wild animal trail. l felt
my way forward cautiously. eager to
attain shelter. and the comfort of a
fire.
l came suddenly to n patch of culti-
waited land, bisected by small stream.
the path was following leading along
its bank. Holding to this for guidance,
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CHAPTER v.
Picking Up the Threads

I turned my head slightly on the
hard shuck pillow and gazed curiously
about. When my eyes had first
opened all l could perceive was the
section of log wall against which ]
rested, but now. after painfully turn.
Ing over the entire interior of the
single-room cabin was revealed. II
was humble enough In all its appoint.
ments, the walls quite bare, the few
chairs fashioned from half-barrels, n
packing box for table, and the mar.
row bed on which 1 lay constructed
from saplings lashed together, GOV.
cred with coarsei ticking, packed
with straw. l surveyed the entire cir.
cult of the room wonderingly, vague
memory of what had lately occurred
returning slowly to mind. To all an.
pearances l was there alone, although,
close beside me stood q low stool
supporting tin basin partially filled
with water. AS I moved I became
conscious Of dull pain in my left
shoulder. which 1 also discovered to
be tightly handaged.
presume 1t was not long, yet my
thoughts were SO busy 1t seemed as II
l must have been lying there undis.
turbed for some time, before the door
opened quietly and became aware
OF another occupant Of the room. Pay.
Ing no attention to me, he crossed to
the fireplace, stirred the few smolder
Ing embers into flame. placing upon
these some bits of dried wood, and
then Idly watched as they caught fire
The newcomer was a negro, gray.
haired but still vigorous, evidently a
powerful fellow Judging from his
breadth Of shoulder. and possessing
face denotlng considerable intelli.
gence. Finally he Strengthened uu
and faced me. his eyes widening with
intsrest - he caught mine fastened
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as Yer Really Awake Asin, Honey7"
within less than hundred yards I
came to the house | was seeking, Il
small, log structure. OverShadowed by
a gigantic oak, and standing isolated
and alone. Believing the place to be
occupied by slave, or possibly some
white squatter, | advanced directly to
the door. and called loudly to whoever
might be within.
There was no response, and, believ-
Ing the occupant asleep, I raped
sharply. Still no voice answered., ~
though l felt convinced of some move
mcnt inside. leading me to believe that
the sleeper had slipped from his bed
and was approaching the door. Again
l raped, this time with greater impa-
tience over the delay, but not the
slightest sound rewarded the effort.
Shivering there in my wet clothes, the
stubborn obduracy of the fellow
awakened my anger.
open up, there" called command
ingly. 'or else I'll break down your
door"
In the darkness I had been unob-
servant of narrow slide in the upper
panel. but had scarcely uttered these
words of threat when the flare of a
discharge almost in my very face fair
ly blinded me, and L fell backward,
aware Of burning sensation in one
shoulder. The next instant I lay out
stretched on the ground, and 1t seemed
to me that life was fast ebbing from
my body. Twice I endeavored vainly
to rise, but at the second attempt my
brain reeled dizzily and 1 sank back
unconscious.
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Knox to the rescue of the
Beaucaire women.
GRO BE CoNTINUEDI
First Maine Post Office.

In ITO the first post offices In
Maine were established at Kennebunk.
Falmouth and Bath. The mails were
carried by carriers on foot or ON
norseback and the average weeks
mail did not amount to five letters at
each office. The rates were high
oA' l2h, 1917, 25 and 37h cents
uccording to the distance the letter
had TO be carried. and double the rate
when the letter was on more than ono
sheet of paper. WV
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Skin Tortured Babies Sleep
Mothers Rest
After Cuticura
His Smile Betrayed Him.
Soap Csc. Ointment Is sAd Soc, T.leup Csc.

Henry. you weren't listening to
what | said" Mrs. Peck's voice was
suddenly acid.
''Er-whnt makes you think that
darlincT asked Henry in quick alarm
Il asked You If you could let me
have f3 and you smiled and said, YES
dearest. London Tit-Bits.
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"And II l refuse 2"

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Accept California" Syrup of Figs
only-lOOk for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm.
less laxative or physic for the little
stomach, liver and bowels. Children
love its delicious fruity taste. Full
directions for child's dose on each bot.
tie. Give it without fear.
Mother! You must say california;
ADV.
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Paws Here for Re,veet,o,

SAID the facetious feller. 'Ths main
dinerence between valuable city prom.
erty and valuable dogs is that tha :,
9. D. Is sold by the front foot, wbile
INC dog Is lest charged Tor All oysrs
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us YER REALLY AWAKE AelN, HoNeY7"

at
is a she
the ah
to
In he
o to up nn
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How Rats Cause Fires.

Rats are fond of eating the lnsulat-
Ing material of electric wires, and are
responsible for many of the fires as
cribed to defective insulation" They
also gnaw holes in lead water pipes.
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No New Thinq.

..DO you think doctors have a righ
to kill when they can't cureT"
'They have always been doing it,
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Al n dinner party 1t doesn't matter
that the anecdote Is totally irrelevant
If it's funny