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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-06-10
CHAPTER WI.

II n the next evening that ! made
my astounding discovery. when pure
chance led me plump into what both
Barbara Bradford and I recognized
Mt once MS our first real clue to the
mysteries surrounding us.
My find came unexpectedly ut the
end Of an exciting day. As may be
Imagined l slept little In the hours
following my unexpected meeting with
Claire Bradford in my rooms, coming
as II did right on top ~ Detective
G0rrnan's revelations as to rho identity
Of the telephone girl. Coupled with
these circumstances was the fnct that
II my hopes were realized. Barbara
would be within n very few hours
lunchlng with me for the first time.
I just had to see her before I met
German. The tale ! vas 10 unfold to
HIN VAS 80 luu. obuble. 50 almost I'm
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-06-10
Christian EndeavorP Program

Topic, Common mistakes in
daily living.
Song.
Scripture lesson, Prov. 24:27-
"a, Lynn Cantrell.
Prayer.
Song.
Leaders'talk.
What is a mistake that you
have made in your life? H. M.
NOrcross.
What is a mistake that you of.
ten observe in others? DR.. Rog-
ers.
What will help US to see our
mistakes? Lulu Carter.
What are we to think of a per.
son who thinks he never makes a
mistake? Ulis Cantrell.
Should we always acknowledge
our mistakes? Why? Mrs. Palmer
Name a mistake made by a
character in the Bible. Pauline
Craig
How did Peter get the better
OF his mistakes? Mrs. Peters,
What is the result if we are
careless about our mistakes?
Alice Tombleson.
Song.
What are some mistakes often
made in our Christian Endeavor
work? Mamie Beach.
What are some mistakes often
made in our church work? Mrs.
j. r. Craig.
What are some mistakes often
made in our dealings with 9th.
ers? Maude Reynolds.
Leader, JIG. Carter
There will be a free will offer.
ing taken to pay the expenses Of
our delegates to the C.E. conven.
ton which is to be held at Ava
June Is, 10 and II.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-06-10

at me. Bringing a woman Of that
sort here"
"A woman of what sort?" I asked
eagerly, surprised to find someone in
a place Of this sort who knew the
G%randdeck's telephone girl.
why, Lefty Moore's wife. Of
course"
II don't understand" I replied, I'm
here with Miss Kelly"
"Oh, she told you that was her
name, did shey'
Il know it's her lame. She's the
telephone girl in the apartment where
l live-the Granddeck."
/ could see his name toward me
change at the mention Of my abode,
but he was still insistent about the
identity Of my companion.
How well do you know herr" he
asked.
"Well"-I am afraid l colored, as I
realized that my acquaintance with
the girl was limited-"Ive been living
there for a week or so, and I've talk
cd with her two or three times and"
II thought So" said my inquisitor.
There's nothing to it. She's Lefty
Moore's woman all right. II Id seen
you come In with her, you'd never
have got a table in this place"
what Is the matter with her? Who
is Lefty Moore?"
An expression of amazement came
into the mans face.
did you never hear tell Of Lefty
Moore, the ~cleverest three-tlme bur-
glar there is in or out of Sing Sing?
Fourteen years he got the last time,
and 1t was quite a write-up the papers
gave me for catching him."
1t began to dawn on me then who
the man was. He must be an expo
liceman employed as the restaurant
bouncer or house detective.
you're sure Miss Kelly and Lefty
MoOre's wife are the same personT"
"I've reasons for not forgetting her.
She was with him hat time when |
tooh MN. I've gut the IuhIhN vi i'i
nails In my face yet. It's her all
right, wen If she has gone to work
as Miss Kelly while Lefty's doing his
stretch. She's a bad one. she Is"
as she a crook, too?' | ASKED TX
citedly. / was trying to measure up
the importance Of this astounding bit
Of Information. Already my dcduc-
tons had convinced me that some
band Of criminals was In cOIIusIon
with someone In the apartment who
was carrying out their plots against
the BradfOrds and me. ! had been
thinking of an apartment surreptl-
tiously tenanted by a criminal gang.
How much more likely that an EN-
plOyee Of the place was In the pay
Of the plOtters! And now to learn
that the telephone girl was, II not a
criminal herself, at least the assor-
ate Of criminals.
"She's got no record that I know
Of" the detective admitted, ."but she
couldn't be Lefty MoOre's wife with
out being a crook herself"
'That helps explain things" / said
more to myself than to him.
Explains whati" lie asked SUSPECT.
Look here" I said with a new de-
termination. "There have been aOrne
mysterious happenings In the Grand
deck. and / brought this Girl here TO
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-06-10
Servant Girl Wouldn't Go
In Cellar Fearin & Rats

Mrs. Topper, Plaintield. N. J.,
says, Rats were so bad in our
cellar the servant girl wouldn't
go there. Bought some RAT
SNAP and it cleaned all the rats
OUT RAT SNAP destroys rats
and mice. Absolutely prevents
odors. Comes in cake form, no
mixing. Cats or dogs won't
touch it. Three sizes, 25c, SOC,
81 90. Sold and guaranteed by
f.. A. Alcorn Hardware Co. and
Fuson Drug Co. of Mansfield and
Little & Randall of NOrwood .-ad
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-06-10
For the Reliefof Rheumatic
Pains

When you have stiffness and
soreness of the muscles, aching
Joints and find it difficult to move
without pain try massaging the
affected parts with Chamber.
lain's Liniment. 1t will relieve
the pain and make rest and sleep
possible adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-06-10
Booze Is Not a Good Cure

From the Ames Iowa Intelligencer.
When a man comes to you all
doubled up with pain and de.
clares he will die in your pres
ence unless you procure him a
dring of whiskey, send him to a
doctor or else give him a dose of
Chamberlain's Collie and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. There is a mis-.
taken notion among a whole lot
of people that booze is the best
remedy for colo and stomach
aChc.-adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-06-10

Cases of oak or ivy poisoning
should be treated with Billiards.
Snow Liniment. 1t is antiseptic
and healing and a splendid rem.
edy for such troubles. Sizes, SOC
6Oc and $1.20 per bottle. Sold
by Fuson Drug Co.--adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-06-10

She always acts on the spur Of the
moment. She's awfully worried, too,
poor girl"
1--WE can save her." I said.
"Why," she asked quickly. "what
have you learnedf"
81 was convinced that they must
have someone In the house aiding
them. I've found out who 1t is. It's
the telephone glrl-Nellie Kelly is the
name she goes BY"
II cant believe IT," cried the girl,
shocked at my statement. "She's only
"A girl like myself. I have talked to
her lots Of times. I'm certain there's
nothing wicked or wrena about hnr "
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-06-10

Look at the date after your name
on the Mirror. The figures refer to
the year. II your subscription han
expired. please renew now.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1920-12-11

Jackson.-Gov. Lee M. Russell
granted a leave of absence to Judge
w. A. Roane of the Third circuit
court district until the second Mon
day in January. 1921. There will be
no court in the district in the interim.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
CHANNEL CITIES FIRE
 LADDIES TO ATTEND
Firemen's Ball Next Week Will Be Big Social Event-All Ar
 arrangements Maturing.

Preparations for the big annual ball of the Juneau Volunteer Fire De partment are progressing rapidly and all the committees are working hard to insure the affair being complete success.
 The finance committee is meeting with a kindly reception everywhere and tickets are selling at record rate.
 The committee on invitations are today mailing complimentary tickets to the firemen of the neighboring Gastineau Channel towns including Douglas, Treadwell. Thane. Alaska Juneau and Perseverance and 1t IS certain that a representative crowd from each of these points will be in attendance.
 Special ferries will be arranged for to accommodate the people Of the other channel towns at times to be announced later.
 The firemen's ball is always pro gram affair and invariably starts at pm. sharp. The boys say this year will be no exception to this rule.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
JUNEAU MOVIE OWNER WAS THE ONLY SPlCkETT"
 TWENTY TWO YEARS AGO

Twenty two years ago today John Y. Spickett, Juneau motion picture 'heatre owner, was appearing in Fresno, Calif., at the head of Spick- it's Big Comedy Company. In run ling through bundle of programs which record the progress of MT. Spickett's career on the stage in the ate nineties, he found one which "eferred to him as The Only Spick- 1tt," nickname that followed him or many years. 4 It was given him " a San Francisco newspaper.
 The hand dodger which advertis- ,d Mir. Spickett's show was of shape md color typical of the period, a louble folding slip, of green, which 'escribed the Spickett show as "The icme of Artistic Excellence,' and The Comedy Hit of the Season. .
 While today he's not "The Only 'pickett," Mir. Spickett declared he vas the only one in Alaska" When Juneau Elks held their rollcall meet ng Wednesday night MT. Spickett' S ,ame was near the top of the list If charter members. and he was the 'irst of the real old timers of the 'odge to answer present"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
ORGANIZERS ARE BUSY
Socialists Are Strongly Represented in the New Italian
 Chamber

ROME, Feb 7-Sociahst organi1 CTS are strongly represented in the new Italian Chamber of Deputies Thirty seven new members give themselves that description in their report to the secretary of the cham Der. There was not a single organ izer in the previous Parliament
 Altogether the Socialists have 156 deputies in a total membership of 50S. All the 352 deputies outside of the Socialist group are opposed to them although holding widely vary ing political views The Catholic party has f01 members. These latter supported the government and array ed themselves against the Socialists in a test vote of confidence.
 The number of lawyers and noble men have decreased. Eight peasants and thirteen workers sit in the pres ent Chamber. In the last previous Chamber there were no peasants and only two workmen
 Three literery men are among the deputies: Sem Benelli. poet and dra- matist. who is now DAnnunzio's s chief rival in Italy and is well known in New York especially through his play "The Jest; Alfredo Baccelli and Siciliani.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
MRS. WILSON
 IS ACQUITTED AT MARYSvILLE
Jury Says Newspaperman $ Wife Not Guilty of Mur-
 dering Rich Sheepman

EVANSVILLE. Cal. Feb. 7.- Mrs. Gertrude Wilson, wife Of trec J. Wilson. a San Francisco newspa- herman, was found not guilty here this morning of murdering Charles Brown. a wealthy sheepman.
 The jury was out but Is minutes The verdict also will free r. A. Me sCormick. 9 brother of Mrs. Wilson who was jointly tried for the mur- der
 Brown lived at Honcut, in ca sbin on ranch owned by the Will son family
 ' Brown was shot to death and at 9tbe preliminary hearing the coron- CTS physician testified four bullets, said to have been fired from a re- volver in the hands of Mrs. Wilson, found Judgement in his body as did n bullet from rifle that witnesses said were fired by Mccormick.
 Wesley Puts, carpenter and Ar win Ward, ranch employee, told .inf a quarrel between McCormick and Brown following a disagreement earlier in the day between Brown and Mrs. Wilson and the prosecution sought to show the cause of the dis sa greement was attentions paid by Brown to Mrs Howard, the sister.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE
British Coal Miners Have Entered a Campaign of Education
 Backed By Labor

LONDON, Feb. 6.-British coal miners are entering upon a nation wide campaign to "educate" the pub lie in the school of naturalization They are backed by the whole trade union movement. An attempt will be and cooperative management of mines would benefit the miner, the consumer and the public treasury
 This propaganda is to be developed with such intensity as to force the government to giveca definite yes or mo" answer to the question Then it will depend upon the ten. acity with which the two sides stick by their guns as to whether a general election will be fought out with naturalization as the issue.
 Aside from the dispute between railway men and the government over wages, prospects of industrial peace are regarded by the govern, ment and the trade unionists az brighter than at any time since the conclusion of the war in Great Britain.
 Government and labor leaders fore cast period of serenity and in. creased production for which they have long pleaded as the first es. esntial in reestablishing the country on a firm economic basis
 Several thousand moulders have been on strike for 13 weeks but it is declared large number of them have entered other employment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
AMERICANS ABROAD ARE FOR
 HOOVER

LONDON. Feb. 6.-Many Ameri- cans here. regardless of party affiIia- tons. insist that no man is better or better able to lead the nation than Hoover, principally because of his unparalleled knowledge of the great economic problems facing the world and still to be solved.
 At the present time no utterance of any public man receives more at tention here than Hoovers, nor car ries more weight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
SOME PEOPLE LODGING
 CENSUS ENUMERATORS

Rev. A. P. Kashevaroff, one of the United States census enumerators, says he finds that many of the Jul neau people show a spirit of indiffer- ence towards being listed He says some of those living on lower Front street especially show an active de- sire to dodge" the enumerators. He was forced to make several trips to find one man.
 The law provides penalty for any person refusing to give his nativity and birth and answering other ques- tions, to the best of his ability, in order to give the government a com plete census of the people of the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
NEW CITY GOVERNMENT
Many Changes Made in Philadelphia In the Method of Conducting
 the City Government

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6.-Many changes in the city government be. came effective with the induction .nto office of Mayor J. Hampton Moore. They were authorized at the last session of the legislature.
 The legislature authority passes nto the hands of twenty one council men, organized into single body, sach member being paid 5000 a year. This council takes the place of the old two-chambered council 1f unsalaried members.
 Holding of more than one sal lried position by one man is strictly prohibited.
 All city employees are required to cease all political activity. They are 'orbidden to solicit or pay political assessments. voluntarily or involun- 'arily
 The city has acquired the power 0 do its own paving, repairing and cleaning it's streets, collecting of ,shes, garbage, waste and rubbish anu ulSpOSlHS lllCICOLs HID 10 llOt compulsory, however, as it still may be done by contract.
 Mayor Moore, for many years rep resented a Philadelphia district in Congress- Elected on reform ticket he has promised to revolutionize methods and do away with the old gang" Already he has shaken up he police and has served notice upon thieves, pedlars of habit forming trugs, bookmakers. gamblers and the underworld generally, that they must get out of the city. Protected vice will not exist as long as he is mayor of Philadelphia, he has de clared
 Prominent in the membership of ! he new council Is William w. Roper famous as Princeton football coach
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
CHILDREN ARE TAKEN
 FOR DEBTS BY MAlAYs

LONDON. Feb. 7-"Trengganu, one of the Unfederated Malay States, is the only state under British protect ion in which the abominable prac- tice of taking children in pledges for what their parents owe still ex- ists' says J. l.. Humphreys, the British agent there, in his annual re- port. This debt slavery is to be abolished shortly, says Mir. Humph- reys.
 The debt is treated as hereditary;
 the children are taken in pledge and no reduction is made in the debt on account of the labor of the debtor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
ASSOCIATES SAY HOOVER SUPPORTED
 PRESIDENT WILSON

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-Associates of Herbert Hoover say that he sup ported President Mckinley for re- election in 1900. President Roosevelt for reelection in 1904 and President Wilson for reelection in 1916. He was absent from the country in 1908 and 1912. says his associates Those who gave this information to report CTS called attention to MT Hoover's statement in California that he is not in politics and never has been
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
NO FAVORS WANTED BY YOUNG WOMEN MEMBERS
 OF SODALlTY CLUB

The members of the Young Ladies Sodality Club are not asking any fav ors of the men. Evidently they be lieve in equality of the sexes and the new woman movement" for in the dance which they gave in per ochial hall last evening they charged women the same admission as the men.
 We have decided said one of the members, that to make the boys and nen pay full admission, and to al ow the girls to come in free, is ,ot fair to the sterner sex and akes away from us some of our independence"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
LANDING FIELD FOR
 PLANES TO BE BUILT

SEATTLE, Feb. 7.-The Aero Club of the Northwest is to secure sub scriptions for leasing a landing field here for aeroplanes. Later the club will endeavor to sell it to the city. Alaska fiers will use the field when they start on the northern race in May. The city council recently re- fused to submit a $500,000 bonding proposition to the people, the money to be used to purchase a field.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
NOTICE

After February 10 no telephone rentals for the month of February will be accepted at a discount. All remittances by mail must bear post mark of not later than last discount date. Please be prompt.
 JUNEAU & DOUGLAS TELE- adv. PHONE co.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
Now Bound North City of Seattle is scheduled to arrive here at midnight.

Scheduled Sailings Princess Mary is scheduled to sail from Vancouver tonight. Jefferson is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Admiral Watson is scheduled to leave Seattle February 10 and will call at Yakutat. Alameda is scheduled to sail from Seattle February 10.
 Southhound Sailings City of Seattle is scheduled to sail southbound tomorrow forenoon.
 Alaska is scheduled to sail southbound Febuary or 10. Princess Mary is scheduled to sail southbound Feb. 12. Jefferson is scheduled to sal! southbound Feb. 13
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
LUMP COAT. FOR ALL

The fact is again prominent that we are not out of order in Juneau, as it is once more evident that we are supplying the town with lump coal. Come one. come all, the coal is good. and only ,$14 end $16 per ton. delivered. Femmer X Ritter. Phone IA. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
EXCHANGE DROP MAY E HIT TOURIST TRADE

SEATTLE, Feb. 7.-The hotels here are expecting a reduced tourist business from all points in Canada on account of the 20 per cent dis count on Canadian silver and cur rency drafts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
Tides Tomorrow
,IONDAY
: MAsoNs. ATTENTION!

The regular stated communication of Mount Juneau Lodge 147, F. X A. M.. will be held Monday evening at 7:30 sharp. Work in M. M degree. Adv. HARRY E. BROWN, Sec.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
AFFIDAVIT OF DEFAULT

An affidavit of default has been filed with the clerk of the court in the divorce case of Margaret Brown vs Harry Brown.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
TO HOLD G0ODY SALE

The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church will hold a goody sale at Goldstein's Emporium, Sat urday, Feb IA, beginning at p. m. adv
Columbus daily courier. [volume] (Columbus, N.M.) 1920-1920, 1920-05-25
n0DF or Man wBo WAS
SLAIN FOlNO nuluED
IN IRRIGATION DITCH

HOT SPRINGS n. M., May 25.
Last November Juan Armiio, widr.
N known rnnehinon and miner Of
This county. disappeared from bis
home snd nothing definite was
heard of him until recently. sheriff
BoiorQucx and friends of The miss.
lng man kept up y quiet lnycsnga.
ilon. This week The wife uf the
missing man. Mrs. hpmelIG Armlio.
made 4 statement which led 10 the
arrest Of onc Antonio Par, lnhorcr
who had hcrn employed by ArInlio
for more than o year. The coroncr's
jury begun an investigation and
found small paris Of charred hu.
man bones aud skin IN an irrigation
ditch. The wife. Il was said had
given directions where 10 find lhe
body That cycnlne The body OF the
murdered man WAS found lying sill
deeper Ia the ditch.
u was found that Armiio had been
shot twice IN the back. The frat
shot breaking hiss spinal column and
the second passing through The
heart A long rope tied around both
wrists indicated that the body had
been dragged from the house OI
olbef place whore The crime had
been commIlled- pax Is being held
iu JAIL
Columbus daily courier. [volume] (Columbus, N.M.) 1920-1920, 1920-05-25
Ben Franklin'S $1,000
Bsqusst is Now S66.sz3

PHILADELPHIA. pa. Mat "
ny Associated Press. a hegnrsl
of eio0 hy licniamm franklln lo
The city of Phlladelphln lll l59n %
be use'i after 100 years 10 make
living 10 town m0rf consculenl and
render n more agreeable 10 slfnnf.
crs. T. 10 he applied hs ihc hnafd
OF city trusts Ia the erection % plih.
Ne comfort stations. The hrqueel
now amounts r. ed1.2fS uIiIIr siih.
bar lcency from 1ohn scoll pi ki001
in isi6 has increased ~ Hlio9.
The hoard decided ~ aprls both
funds for the purpose stated upon
recommendation % Mayor 1Ioore.
Columbus daily courier. [volume] (Columbus, N.M.) 1920-1920, 1920-05-25
Sugar Manufacturer Heads
Arrested hy '. 5. Government

BOSTON. Mass. May 15,-The led.
eral noverumfni today took nrtlon
agalnst sugar rcllncrs Tor alleged
proiIlerrinD end hoErdlng.
Tho Revere sugar hefInery, IIcllI1
Worcester. vice president 4 char1
"a with exaciInB excessive prIr|a
and Withholding sugar IruDl nc
market, aud The American sn0r
Rcflnlnn Company and W. X. Green.
rs general nRnnncr, wns charged
with selling sugar at cxrc<sIfe price.
The complaints aascrifd the com.
pnn'cs mndr millions VI dollars b.
huerd'an sugar and thus rcnuiaiins
the price.
Columbus daily courier. [volume] (Columbus, N.M.) 1920-1920, 1920-05-25

Eu0ENE. Ore. May 70 tny Asso'
clalod PfesN A large rnlilcsnakc
recently captured near CoburR. b
Ama|l lo~n mar this city, committed
suicide nflcr five days Of captivity,
The reptile Wns KEPT In 3 kl0re
window GA exhibition and pcrsops
passlng lhc window dcclarc lhf
snake ep|lcd and plunged is fans,
into "a owa body
Columbus daily courier. [volume] (Columbus, N.M.) 1920-1920, 1920-05-25

Wkt|IIfEIoA. ~ G. Na4 1t..-
William ]. HG1an today took Net
|..oe win PrrN'denl Wilson % ne
4ufH|4n - ~ Ameflcon mandate
1Ptf fInnnln. dec|aF'pn Al stale.
nfrnl fhat runy mandate ~ |mposea
h|rH
The United states. said hynn'
r1n|d % nInrc towards Inatin0 tol
world saln for drmocract. ~ettn log
democracy Ia Armenia ~ rrcoa
n|i|nn me Armcn|en I'rQUh||c nod
tulfrIaa tIio League oI Nations "a
a friend o. ~ little tounir'ea."
Columbus daily courier. [volume] (Columbus, N.M.) 1920-1920, 1920-05-25
Oklahoma County Wants
Martial Law, Farmers Strike

OIiI iiIOlIA CITY, Okla. May -.
Governor Robertson was n>ked Ia.
day hy President Whllchura of The
state board ol agriculture 90 declare
martial law IN the district romprls.
lng trquoynh county a. 10 send state
troops there for the protection 81
safe property.
Whllehurpt declared the larmcrs
have nSsnlnrd an altitude IN optqi
drllanre Of the law relative 10 thr
dipping of cattle for lhr Eradication
Of ticks