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The Starkville news., 1920-10-08
CHAPTER V-Continued.

"And tell sad stories of the deaths
OF kings" said Jed, drawing his chair
bearer to the fire and spreading out
his hands before 1t. He was drinking
mere nationally now, slipping his wine
Rsstead of gulping it. He had arrived
st his desired state and wished to
maintain it.
Mr.. Sidney seemed to feel a COM
sortable glow as Jed drank. There
Bas no doubt that by suggestion he
ebtained physical sensations of stimu-
1ation and joviality.
If we had ghost" said Mr.. Sid
sey, "it would walk on such night"
The wind made an extraordinary at
lack upon the windows as he spoke
and sucked soughing sound from the
chimney.
Tell the doctor the story of the
pool" Mr.. Sidney said to Jed. eve
are In the comfortable werewolf state.
Let's have our leg,hd. Do you want
80 add shiver to your contentment,
Soctor?" he asked.
Il want to hear the story" l said
$50 do 1, once again." said Mr.. Sid
Aey, ON such a night"
'1This place once belonged to fam
by named Dobson," said Jed.
ut was a very old family-for
american families" said Mr.. Sidney.
"Came over in 1640," said Jed
English Puritans from Holland"
said Mr.. Sidney. "Go ahead, Jed. /
sha'n't interrupt"
"After the capture of New Amster-
Ram from the Dutch by the English,
the Dobsons came down from the
aorth and bought this manor-house
from the Dutch family that had il.
Then the Dobsons lived here in a sim
pie fashion.
'"They renamed it Hartley house for
sheir father, who was Hartley Dobson.
That's its name now"
" don't want to break in unneces-
sarily," l said, "but where do you get
Jour information, jedi"
SITS all In records in the library :"
he answered, "and If | am going to tell
she story | want fair chance -,
a lot Of generations of Dobsons lived
here. There was always a Dobson fam
hy in the house. and the property
came down TO the generation that
Gade this story. There were two boys
IN that family-a half century ago
she sons of james and Henrietta Dob
son.
Henrietta DObsvn died when her
son Richard was nine years old and
her other son Henry was seven years
old. James Dobson died two years la
Ter, and the boys were parentless.
This family was an argument against
families"
That's one of the hcterodox notions
have instilled in an innocent mind"
mid Mr. Sidney. "Jed, you must not
yepeat phrases in your narratives You
carrot things and try to pass them rs
observations"
you'll have him surly in a moment,"
! suggested. "and then where is the
stOry?"
II never knew him surly." said Mr..
The Starkville news., 1920-10-08
THE HAUNTED POOL.

Syopsis. DR.. John Nicholson.
just beginning his career, becomes
resident physician and companion
of Homer Sidney at Hartley house
Mr.. Sidney is an American, semi
invalid, old and rich and very de-
sirous to live. Mrs. Sidney is
Spanish woman, dignitied and reu.
cent Jed, the butler. acts ike
privileged member of the family.
Hartley house is fine old Isolated
country place, with murder story,
haunted pool" and many watch
dogs. and an atmosphere of mys-
terry. The haunted pool is whe~s
Richard Dobson, son of former
owner OF Hartley house. had killed
his brother. Arthur Ipbson. Jed
begins operations by locking the
doctor in his room the very first
night Doctor John fixes his door
80 he can't be locked in. He msets
Isobel, daughter of the house, and
falls in love at first sight. In the
night he finds the butler drunk and
holding Mrs. Sidney by the wrist.
He interferes. Mrs. Sidney makes
hight of 1t. John buys a revolver
John overhears Jed telling Mrs.
Sidney he will have his way. In
reply she says she will not hesitate
to kill him. Mrs. Sidney asks John
to consent to the announcement of
his engagement to Isobel. The
young people consent to the make
believe engagement. Later they
find It is to head off Jed. who
would marry Isobel. Jed tries to
kill John, but the matter is
sm'o;hed over. John, thcugh "en-
gags1' to Isobel. conceals his love.
Mr.. sidney visits a nearby prison
and Eas Dobson, the murderer.
pointed out. Queer stories of the
haunted pool are told.
The Starkville news., 1920-10-08
ASPIRIN

"Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" is genu-
Inc Aspirin proved safe by millions
and prescribed by physicians for over
twenty years. Accept only an unbroken
"Bayer package" which contains proper
directions to relieve Headache, Tooth.
ache, Earache, Neuralgia, rheumatism,
Colds and Pain. Handy tin boxes OF II
tablets cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger "Bayer packages" Aspirin
Is trade mark Bayer Manufacture Mon
oaceticacidester Of Salicylicacid.-Adv.
The Starkville news., 1920-10-08
NAUGHTY Fido.

Hortense had taken Fido to party
where several other doggies had been
invited, Upon returning home mother
asked how she had enjoyed the party.
"Oh, pretty WELL" she answered, "but
l was dreadfully ashamed of Fido. He
kept on barking and barking, and
wouldn't give any of the other doggies
a chance to say a word !"
The Starkville news., 1920-10-08
"Pape's Dlapepsin" for INDIGESTION

"Pape's Diapepsn" is the quickest,
surest relief for Indigestion, Gases, Flatu-
lence. Heartburn, Sourness, Fermentation
or Stomach Distress caused by acidity.
few tablets give almost immediate
is corrected so you can eat favorite foods
without fear. Large case costs only 60
cents at drug store. Absolutely harmless
and pleasant. Millions helped annually.
Best stomach corrective known-Adv,
The Starkville news., 1920-10-08

Needed "PiII" Right on the start.
Little Eleanor returned home after
her first day at school. She said:
Mamma, need pencil and a pill.
The pill Is book you write in, the
teacher said"
The Starkville news., 1920-10-08
SO OUT OF 100
Need Vacher-BaIm at Times.

Nothing better for summer colds,
hurts or itching. Keep 1t handy,
Agents wanted where we have none.
u. w. Vacher, Inc, New Orleans,
La,-Ady.
The Starkville news., 1920-10-08

nothing but vegetable ingredients, which
act gently as tonic and purgative By stim-
uistton and not by irritation.-Adv.
The Starkville news., 1920-10-08
Nearly All Water.

Mushrooms generally consist of 90
per cent water, but the remaining 10
per cent Is more nutritious than bread.
The Starkville news., 1920-10-08

Don't growl at what you can't help
or what you can help.
The Starkville news., 1920-10-08
USE "DIAMOND DYES"
Airmen Save Forest.

Dyes Color Card"-16 rich colors. ADJ
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-14
Fair Dealing With
Prospective Auto
Buyers Is Advised

The bort Motor Car Co., of Flint
Mich, recently asked it's dealers the
following pertinent question, says J.
{. Gerspacher, secretary and general
manager of the Joozer Gerspacher
Motor Co., distributors Of bort au-
tomobiles: y
DO you fully value energy
punctuality, honesty, courtesy meth
cd and fair dealing and do you prac-
tice them?"'
In explaining the object of this
question, the company wrote the fol-
lowing interpretations:
Energy properly applied leads to quick
thinking. good judgment. prompt, action
and results.
Punctuality saves time and patience and
insures a valuable handicap over the
average competitor who unfortunately
under estimates Its worth
Honesty wins the esteem of others and
self-esteem as well-not only creating ad-
miration, confidence and support, but most
important Of all--faith in your own des-
tiny.
Courtesy is the veneer of commercial
friendship. the finishing touch that gives
energy. punctuality and honesty their full
effect and charm
Method IS short cut to efficiency-it
getS things done when they should be
Fair dealing is the fruit OF clean bus,-
ness .consciencs-the offspring of scrupu-
Ious adherence to the principle Of live and
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-14
TRUCK REDUCES
\. c. OF |. BY ITS
CHEAPER HAUL
PixIey Shows Fast 'rranspor.
tasion to Market Is Hav-
ing Its Effect On
Prices.

PRODUCTION is valueless withou,
consumption" declares w. A. Pix
ley OF the Truck and Tractor corpo.
tion, Commerce truck distributors.
and consumption is impossible
without transportation. Transpor-
tation is useless without production
or consumption. Production and
transportation are not proportional
to consumption nowadays, that is
why wonderful opportunities exists
for one entering into the motorized
truck transportation business.
'"lnasmuch as the production al
commodities and merchandise is
dependent upon the cost Of produc-
ton and transportation OF food
stuffs, it is essential that every pos
sible facility be provided and every
practical encouragement be afforded
the food-producer.
Without food we cannot live.
High-priced food results in higher
prices for labor engaged in its pro-
duction as we'll as for commodities
and merchandise essentials neces-
safy to the production of food.
THE supply Of food must be in
creased or there will be no real're-
dnction in the cost of living. nor a
definite stop put to legitimate higher
prices not only for food, but for all
commodities and merchandise as
well.
while the motor truck that will
eventually replace the freight car
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-14
Robbins Hears Good
Things About Maibohm
: AT Automobile Show

TN order to secure an unbiased
opinion of what others thought of
the Maibohm," said John M. Rob-
bins, II left our exhibit at the show
several times to mingle with the
crowd and hear its comments. One
Of the best values in the show was
heard so frequently that before the
end of the week our entire sales or
ganization was unconciously using
this slogan as part of its sales
talk. s
1--WE had planned originally to ex-
hibit special jobs which, however,
failed to arrive in time. Therefore,
our exhibit was composed of strict
ly stock cars from our warehouse
Sidentically like the cars which are
being delivered to buyers. The
praise received for the Maibohm
stock jobs was SO generous that we
have not felt disappointed in not
having received the special 'dolled-
up, show jobs.
"The business we did at the show
was up to our fullest expectations
and while we still have some terri
tory left to contract, we feel that
we would have a profitable season
on the business already negotiated"
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-14
Douglas Trucks Making
Good on Bad Texas Roads

The Douglas trucks which have
been shipped to Texas, have met
with great favor in the south on
account of their performance. One
OF the two and one-half ton models
was driven from Dallas to Amarillo,
Texas, distance of AIS miles in 36
hours. This truck carried, in addi-
ton to its own weight, large
Cleveland tractor, and the roads
over which the truck had to 90 were
typicakTexas "bad roads"
President George Christopher of
the Douglas Motors corporation has
received the following letter from
L. u. Kibbe of the Kibbe Tractor
and Implement company, Dallas,
Texas:
In conveying to you my thanks for
all that you did to make our Omaha trip
such pronounced success, I want to ex-
press even a deeper appreciation for your
interest In our organization. For, in ad-
dition to the pleasure afforded all of us
on the trip. our dealers will reap a hand
some profit from the increased sale of
Douglas trucks. due to the enthusiasm
created by. close contact with you and
your organization, and more particularly
by reason OF the favorable impression of
eho uCA WulSAl oil OIL US received, 10
me the greatest pleasure came from the
unqualified endorsement Of the truck made
by every member of the party, which
served to confirm my Judgment in select-
meets the requirements Of our Texas con-
ditions-whethsr on the farm, in the city,
or In the oil fields
When I first signed . contract for s7S
Douglas trucks, was gambling wholly
on my own judgment; but in now in
creasins the contract to 500 trucks for
1920. 1 am acting on the sure conviction
OF the best bunch of truck dealers ever
assembled"
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-14
~
-. Gfe
1 DIGEST
i:

One-tenth of the motor cars~in
America are. in California. - Il
The state of Kansas has total
of 8,689 motor farm tractors.
License plates for automobiles are
changed every six months in Peru.
There are 4,6l7 privately owned
passenger automobiles in Calcutta,
India. :.
Automobiles in Japan are fre-
quently disposed of through a club
rafting scheme.
In Spain the standard size auto
mobiles sell for prices ranging from
S3,860 10 1884.
Motor trucks are to replace the
horse drawn mail wagons in the
business section of Columbus, S. C.
In certain parts of Siberia butter
| is so plentiful that tits being used
to lubricate motor vehicles.
The 48 states in the union pay
nearly S10O0O0,0O0 annually for
motor license fees and taxes.
Long Island, N. Y, was one of
the first sections OF the country to
foster the racing of hish-speed
Through their progressiveness in
the oil and cattle business, Indians
in the central west are buying motor
cars.
One automobile factory in BARGE
Iona, Spain,O imports chassis from
the Uthted States and builds bodies
to suit the local taste.
Extensive alterations have recent
ly been made in England to relieve
The congested state of the London
omnibus traffic.
Women motor drivers have great
ly increased SINCE the close Of the
world war as the result of Red
| Cross and other welfare activities.
Embracing oyer 5000 miles, the
Old Spanish Trail, now being trans
formed into model highway, will
run from California to Florida.
Belgium is preparing extensive
highway improvements and it is in
tended~to make the new roads the
| finest, if possible, in the world.
The automobile industry in this
Acountry employees more than l,O00,-
900 men aud women. This does not
include accessory manufacturers.
Business men and city officials
of Cincinnati, O., are studying traf-
fc conditions in the east, prepara-
tory to framing a set of ordinances.
Of the 100000 applications for
chauheurs' licenses in New York
state last year, 1000 persons were
rejected because of some mental de-
feet.
A motor law in Pennsylvania is
enforced against overloading and
compels the painting on the side of
motor truck or trailer the maxi
mum load limit, H.
An average of % cars a minute,
or total of 1897 motor vehicles,
| is the daily traffic record at Forty
second street and Fifth avenue,
\ New York City. . y
Paris is the latest European city
to adopt motorcycles and side cars
for police use. If the experiment
proves Successful the city is prom
ised special automobile brigades to
guard the streets.
During the recent gold rush near
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-14

and the street car has not been de-
signed, the motor truck to haul mer-
chandise and foodstuffs has arrived.
Those engaged in this business are
deriving a good revenue as well as
performing a public. service, for
goods are being transported better
and cheaper by motor truck.
THE motor truck will play the
biggest part in bringing down the
high cost of living. The farmer as
sured Of fast transportation, at the
ration, Comuerce truck distributors.
right price, wilt produce"
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-14
Has Novel Device for the
Protection of Road Slams

l.. +. Spauldirg, manager Of
Stronghold tire sales Of the Victor
H. RODS Co., has originated a novel
stunt to protect road signs from
being destroyed by shotgun fire. A
tire on a road sign makes a very
good target, but to shift the atten-
tion Of the average hunter on all
road signs. erected by the. Roos
organization, neat target will be
placed in the upper right-hand cor
ner, with the simple Instructions
"Shoot Here"
Having been in the tire game less
than year, the Roos organization
has already taken on thI appearance
of busy factory branch.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-14

Topped, Ariz.. several thousand men
wcht Fling into the mourtains in all
kinds of automobiles and staked
claims that promise to yield rich
gold ore,
PUBLIC schools OF Minneapolis,
Minn., are teaching motor tractor
operation.
With a length of 1928 miles, the
Lincoln highway connects IL states
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-14
Tracy Now With Globe.

After more than IS years associa-
ton with the Michelin Tire Co.
and with a total of more than &c
years in the tire industry, R. b
(Dick) Tracy, has started upon his
new work as western manager ol
the Globe Rubber Tire Co. Up to
now Tracy was Chicago district
mafager for Michelin. Seasoned
executives seem to be the policy oi
the Globe company for the signing
up@of Tracy makes the third man oi
his type to associate with Globe, dur
ing the past few months.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-14

and is laid out between New York
and 9an Francisco, as directly as
possible, consistent with the topog-
raphy of the country.
More liberal financial cooperation
by the federal goyeSnment in road
building in western states where
large areas of public lands are To-
Gated was advocated recently by Sec
retary Meredith of the Department
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-14
Enclosed Cars; Are
Growing in Greater
Demand Each Year

The enclosed car, which fek
wears ago was in an experimental
stage, and not in demand, as sales
records show, is such a close rival
M popularity of the open models
predict that before long the pro-
duction of closed cars will exceed
that of the open type" says Carl
Chafgstrom of the Standard Motor
Car Co., distributors Of the West.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-14

According to estimates recently
made by the Cleveland (Ohio)
tchamber OF commerce, more than
100000 complete motor cars will be
produced in that city during 1920,
in addition to manufacturing frames,
motors, Bodies, axlesf and tops.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-14
Swimmers to Compete

Philadelphia, March 6.-The Ma
tional junior indoor 50-yard swim
ming championship will be held
here tonight at the Turngemeinde.
Many of the best young swimmers
of the country are entered The
event viii be held under A. A. U.
ausnices.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-14

OF Agriculture. The appropriation
of $l00000000 annually for four
years was suggested.
An International exhibition of au-
tomobiles will be held at Antwerp.
Belgium, this summer in connection
with the Olympic games, The ex,
hibition will include all classes of
motor cars and accessories, COM
mercial and agricultural tractors.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-14

The national guard of Wisconsin
has been apportioned a complete
regiment of motor-drawn artillery.
The equipment of a battery will be
four. 155 nm. guns. caissons, and
flour tractors. In addition. the regi-
ment will also have number Of
staff. observation and reconnaissance
Mars and supply trucks,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-13
HEAVY DAMAGE TO
CHURCH BY FIRE
T irst Christian Suffers Loss
of $4,000 by Early
Morning Blaze.

Fire did damage TO the extent OF
$1,000 TO the building OF the First
Christian church and an estimated
damage of $4,000 10 the contents,
early Friday morning. The blaze
was discovered by Lyman Swanger,
at . o'clock. after II had gained
considerable Roadway. He notified
Rev. G.. w. Titus. the pastor. Paul
Van Hecke called the Central de-
partment. The firemen spent over
two hours fighting the flames, which
were caused from the furnace.
The entire kitchen with all its
equipment, the serving room. in
Guiding a large supply OF dishes. the
furnace room and the primary room
were totally destroyed. In the audi
forum OF the church, the pulpit.
platform and front floor were de-
molished. Considera bic damage
was done to the walls and ceiling by
water a number Of hymn books
were ruined. Rev. Titus entire Ii
brary. valued at about $500. was de-
stroyed. Two Richmond pianos
were badly damaged.
on returning to the station the
firenlen were pleasantly surprised
by Rev Titus bringing them a
lunch consisting Of ham and cheese
sandwiches and hot coffee and
cream. He paid a pleasing tribute
70 the work of the flremen which he
said was excellent.
The damage is only partially COW
cred by insurance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-13
WILL ARREST BOYS
FOR DEFACINC THE
WOMAN'S CLUB SIGNS

The signs at the east and west en-
frances TO Mishawaka, erected
through the good offices of the
civics department OF the Mishawaka
Woman's club. Mrs. +. B. Byrkit,
chairman. and which had been de-
by youthful vandals. have
again been put in order through the
kindness of II. NJ. Beamer of the
Premier Bed Co. The police have
been asked to arrest anyone inter
fering with these signs in the future
and boys are 10 be warned OF this
The department has gone to con-
siderable expense in having neat and
attractive signs at the entrances and
is determined 20 make an example
Of any boys defacing them.
The department wishes 10 call the
attention OF citizens 20 the fact that
this is the time Of the year for them
20 take out ash permits. In order
that the unsightly spots throughout
the city may be obviated. A permit
costs but little. and the city at
tends 20 the removal of dirt and
rubbish regularly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-13
FARM FEDERATIONS
ELECT OFFICIALS
Liberty and Lincoln Town.
ships Increase Member
ship Enrolment.

County Agent +. c. Bird an
nounced Friday that the members OF
the Indiana Farmers federation in
Liberty township have elected the
following officers 10 manage their
affairs for the coming year: Earl
Bettcher. president. 4. c. Mangus'
and Fred Cutler. sec
retary-treasurer. Bird also said
that the federation's recent member
ship drive had greatly increased
that organizations enrolment over
what il had last year in that town
ship.
Thursday night the following Of
fcers were elected IN Lincoln town
ship 70 represent the federation In
that locality: Fred CaStlebaum,
president; Herman Goeppert. vice
president. and Oscar Barney. secrc-
tary- treasurer, according 10 Bird. IL.
7. Moss who is representing the
state Federation OF Farmers in
northern Indiana. is I'm charge Of all
membership drive meetings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-13
COAL EXPORTS FAR
BELOW COUNTRY'O
TOTAL PRODUCTION
By United Press


NEW YORK. Nov. 12.-Coal ex-
ports 50 far this year amount 10 only
So per cent of the country's total
production. the interstate commerce
commission said in a statement to
day. This is larger than exports for
the years from 1914 TO 1919, when
they ranged from 5.5S per cent 20
$50 per cent of the production, and
II was q minor factor I'm bringing
about "unjustied" prices over the
country as a whole. but did cause
exorbitant prices at New York. Phil
a delphia. Baltimore, Hampton
Roads and Charleston. s. G. the
commission said. For the first time
recently the export and bunker de-
mands through these ports was
more than one half the coal shipped
20 these ports.
THE foreign demand intensified
the abnormal domestic demand, f."
said an interstate commerce state
ment and the several factors togeth-
er afforded an opportunity for the
prices not justified by the produc-
ton. To the country as a whole
tho foreign demand was minor
factor but in that part of the east
ern coast section which was de-
pendent on shipments on tideWater
lines the foreign demand was a very
important factor. This statement
vas asked as senate resolution
passed June {, 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-13

OF gas correctly. the company
should rebate more than 5 900
collected in such manner.
Thomas ]. Reynolds of Phila-
delphia. travelling auditor of the
American Railways Co.. gave
the order to enforce collection
of the extra charges. known as
p. p" charges. Yesterday the
order was revoked by Frank ].
Pryor. Jr.. of Philadelphia. con-
troller Of the American Railways
Co.. who wired F. A. Schaefer
Of Philadelphia. who is in Goshen
managing the plant for the syndi-
cate. directing him TO wipe out the
Reynolds order and TO rebate all col
lections made under IT,
Many Register Protests.
A steady stream Of consumers
formed al the gas company office
all OF whom registered protest. In
the line OF directors were many
women. Complaints have for more
than two years been made a gainst
the Goshen Gas Co. Consumers al
lege incorrect reading of meters. in
feriOr quality OF gas and in a few
instances discrepancies on sums of
money taken from prepay meters.
Amasa G.. Hoovens, president Of
the board Of public works. declares
the board and the common council
stand as solid in favor of the city ac-
curing the gas company property.
Officials of the American Railway
Co. place a valuation of 100000 on
the plant. The city estimates a bond
issue Of $4,000 would be required
TO finance the proposed deal. One