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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-12

thes" ideas are, in many ways in ac-
cord with the ideas of the great ma.
jority OF American citizens.
Il can only repeat what ! have
said before" he added, "and that is
that | have never had any personal
ambition in this thing. My interest is
only that Of any other citizen who
wants to see the government reflect
the spirit Of its people"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-12
Continued From Page One.)
else would 1t be doing it?"

else would 1t be doing it?"
"Oh, bosh!" I exclaimed. l was we'll
enough acquainted with the superstt.
tions of the Irish to understand who
she meant by "the little people," It's
the habit of the old crones from the
Emerald isle to attribute anything
they cannot understand to fairies.
"9Ou may laugh" she retorted ipdig
nantly, "but heard them, 1 tell We"
Where did you hear them, these
footsteps?"
Coming right out Of the wall, here
In this room, and in the kitchen, be-
yond."
1T was probably somebody in an.
other apartment YOU heard"
1T was not. The floors do be dead
ened like, and it's nothing at all Won
can hear. 1t was somebody walking
soft-lille right there in the wall at me
back"
"Well." I announced, "if there ia
anything like that going on, am no
ing to stay here until hear It,
want to make sure no one can come
into the apartment but myself, so I
am going to ask you to give me your
key. I'll be home here all the morn
Ing, so can let you in when YOU ring"
IT'S me key you're wanting IS it?"
She produced 1t from n pocket OF
her gown and handed 1t over, first
unknOtting it from corner OF her
ker"hicf where she had tied 1t FOR safe
keeping
"And indeed If It's meself you're not
trusting with n key after Mrs. CASTOR
letting me have it for these ten years
back, It's your own bed YOU can he
making. I'll not be coming near the
place again."
In fine Indignation she nounced our
vi the place. TO tell the truth was
rot sorry that she had announced her
decision not to return. While my i'm.
preston Of her was that she was q
simple-mindcd old woman of uttel most
honesty, l was just rs well satisfied
that no one but myself should have
entry to the apartment until had
finished my Investigations and had
made further progress In solving the
mysteries that were so rapidly devcl-
e9Asg.
L1aft once more to myself, sat down
atl'my grcat-unclcs desk and made
out list OF questions that must be
answered:
]. Where was Rufus Gastonf Had
the old gentleman really gone away
or was he in hiding in the buildlng2
2. Who had removed the CASTOR
,,I,, r., "a
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-12
NO FUND FOR HOOVER.

New York, May G.-Herbert Hoov-
er, candidate for Republican pres!-
Dental nomination in statement is
sued here tonight, declared his atti-
tude toward the nomination was not
changed by the California primaries
and that he will not organize cam
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-12

Of the window and was rewarded by
seeing hers appear Mt the same mo.
ment.
''We must not talk long," she warned
me. Someone might see us. HIVE
you learned anything now"
"fes," I whispered. "In nv unc,e's
diary found several entries about the
whiayeYE"
"How stranger" she exclaimed,
"Where Is Mr.. Gnston2"
II don't know" i,Ss,sii1fi ii1fii,,;3:;ii, { ii,,,;3:,;, Bs,g
That's funny" .'"''S'fi
"It's more than that. 1t is decided.
@ odd that he left no word where he
csuld be reached"
II don't blame him." she almost
s@bed. II wish we could all get away
d9 somewhere, away from 1t all."'
Don't worry. Everything we find
out Will help discover the plottcrs.
Tell me from what part Of your room
did the sounds come"
always from the same place, up
In the corner, near the ceiling"
II thought So" answered '"rhat's
where they came from In my room.
That shows 1t is just some mechanical
trick they are using in the hope Of ter
rlfying us. DO you know who lives
on the floor above2"
II haven't the slightest idea. Do
you suspect them2"
II suspect everybody until this mys-
terry Is solved" I replied almost saw
agely.
"Not so loud, they may hear you.
Have YOU learned anything else?"
mo, nothing. | questioned old Mrs.
Burke, Mrs. Gaston's lnundrcss. She
knew nothing, although she insisted
that she had often heard footsteps
when there was no one In the apart
ment. OF course 1t is only her imag-
nation"
"I'm not so sure" Miss Bradford
whispered. "Pvc heard them. too.
They seemed to come right out of the
wall"
why" exclaimed in amazcmcnt,
that's Just how she described them"
"Often, too, when get up in the
morning | have Il strange feeling that
there must have bccn someone in my
room while was asleep"
allow strango!" muttcrctl. more to
myself than to her. 81 wonder If It
could be anyone walking in their
sleep"
"Tou mcan"--she hcsitated-"my
sstcr?"
81 don't mean anyone" l FASTENED
to say. ~ was only thinking aloud
wondering IL it could be n possible cx-
PLANTATION. 1 have heard OF innocent
persons doing all sorts Of things un-
; der hypnotic influence"
"Tve read Of that, too" she said so
berly, II WONDER
She left the sentence unfinished. but
felt that the same thought had flash
cd into her mind as into mine. Was 1t
possible that the INSCRIPTIONS French
man who had wrongcd her sister years
ago had In some way recently gained
an interview with her and had gotten
her once more into his power? Could
II u1 tntI uiruG, t.u "i,:;:. 8" ,..!!1.. 2:''c
mind Claire Bradford herself had talk
en- away the papers concerning the an
nulmcnt of her marriage and was plac-
Ing the notes in the blackmal lot?
Look here" said detcrnincdly
"wn'vc got to sec each other some.
where tomorrow ana talk this over.
| Where can we mcct?"
I'm afraid I can't manage 1t to-
morrow. Pm busy with my mother
, and sister nll day long Tuesday, per-
haps But we mustn't talk here long
cr Good night"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-12
Cro be continucGD

Colds Cause Grip and Influenza
LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE Tablets remove the
cause. There 10 only one "Bromo Quininc."
L. w. GROVES signature on box. SOC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-02
ARTS CLUB ANNOUNCES |
MIDSUMMER EVENTS
August Bulletin of Entertainments
and Dinners Presents List of
Attractive Meetings.

The Arts Club does not lessen it's
activities in midsummer. but main
tains its regular schedule of events.
with the exception of the Sunday
evening musicals. which are replaced
evenings in the garden.
The August bulletin of club din
ners and entertainments, just Issued
SHOWS full list of dinners and meet
ings. The "fortnightly salons" will
take place August 8 and II. Tomor-
row night, on the first occasion in
snls series, the subject will be 1.-The
discussed by Mr.. Brown, Mr..
Adams, Mr.. Dorsey and MIR. Fuller.
august 10 will be a short-story even
ing. with Mr.. knorr presiding August
- Mrs. Tulser Whiting will preside
at An Evening with the Chinese"
august "a the Arts Club will be en-
tertained at buffet supper at the
Chevy Chase Academy, with a pro-
gram arranged by Mrs. Pennington
August 81 the dramatic committee Of
the club Will give a program.
The weekly dinner program Is as
follows: August 5. Mrs. Decker,
hostess. Prof. w. II. Holmes speaking
on the National Gallery of Art; Au-
gust ~. Mr.. Bush-Brown and Mrs
Spofford. hosts, Mr.. William Radford
of the British embassy speaking on
artistic photography; August 10, Mr..
and Mrs. w. /. Deming. hosts. pro
gram TO be announced; August 26.
Maj. and Mrs. William Wolff Smith
hosts. Mrs. Anne T. Renshaw speak
ing on Public Speaking in it's Rela-
ton to the Arts"
In addition to these events are the
Saturday night "good-fellowship" din
ners, that have proved an attractive
feature of the club program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-02
POST CLERKS BRINGING
THEIR DEMANDS HERE
Will Seek Presidents Aid in Case
of Ten "Organizers" Facing
Dismissal,

CHICAGO. August Pierce L. But
Ter, president of the Chicago Postal
Clerks Union. and Harry w. Starr, as
sistant city prosecutor and former
postal clerk, today were EN- route to
Washington to appeal to President
Wilson to provide a court of appeals
to act on what the clerks term 'un-
fair treatment and too much depart
mental authority" They also will en-
deavor to enlist the aid of Samuel
Gompers, president of the American
Federation of Labor. and national
union officials in their behalf.
The decision to send the delegation
came as a result of charges being sent
from Washington against ten local
clerks who directed a publicity cam
pa;gn to obtain higher pay and better
working conditions for postal clerks
The ten men are charged with ''unbe-
coming conduct" and the entire force of
1000 clerks in Chicago has threatened
to resign If these men are discharged.
Officials of the clerks union say the
men will have no opportunity for
hearing and that the charges are equiv
alent to dismissal
1t is to advocate a court OF hearing
for such cases that the delegation will
20 to Washington, the officials said, and
their report will be placed before mass
meeting of postal clerks next Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-02
ID. C. FRIENDS OF IRISH
FREEDOM BACK DE VALERA
Want q. S. to Recognize Independ-
ence Of 1sland-Take Up
League Next Sunday.

Amid prolonged cheering, the Pad
ralc II. Pearse branch of the Friends
of Irish Freedom went on record as
indorsing the policies and actions of
Eammonn de Valera in his fight for
recognition by the United States of
Irelands independence. This action
was taken at a meeting last night at
COL E street.
The resolution, which was present.
ed by P. ]. Ryan, on behalf of the
executive committee of the branch.
also called for a telegram of greet
ingS to be sent to the Dali Eireann of
Ireland expressing confidence of a
speedy termination of existing trou-
bles in the island.
A resolution reiterating the
branch's unrelenting opposition to the
league of nations was referred to the
committee on resolutions and will be
voted on at next Sundays meeting.
Rosa F. Downing presided. Rev.
Michael Hogan, S. j., president of the
newly established Lord Baltimore
branch of the Friends of Irish Free
dom of st. Marys county, Md. spoke
on the need of unselfshness by those
who fight for the Irish cause.
Rev. p. j. Phelan, o. M. l.. and Mark
Jackson. were the other speakers of
the evening. Miss Ethel Roddy enter
tanned the audience with the singing
of old Irish songs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-02
TWO MEN KILLED
in KENTUCKY :DUELS
Posses and Moonshiners
Fight-Four Drunken Men
Shoot Up Church.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


LEXINGTON. KY, August 2--News
reached here from the mountains eff
Perry county of a series of enceun-
tiers there. resulting in the death of
two men and the wounding of several
more. The most serious of the dis
orders took place at Ten-Mile
Church, on Lost creek, an isolated
community, when four young men,
drunk from moonshine whisky, are
reported to have invaded the church
while services were under way.
The men drew pistols. 1T is said, and
began firing into the ground. Women
in the church were in panic. Efforts
were made to put the invaders out,
when one of them lifted his pistol and
fired into the crowd. killing eager
Holiday. Several other volleys fol
lowed and a man named CaThpoeli was
badly wounded.
The raiders escaped into the hills.
but officers pursued ana arrested
them. They were put In Jai! at Haz.
ard, where their trial Will be called
tomorrow.
At Gplmn, Perry county, Wayne
Grigsby was fatally wounded, while
resisting arrest by officers. who
charged he and his gang of having
moonshine whisky in his possession.
Grigsby and his men are said TO nave
opened fire on Sheriff Bird and his
posse. Deputy Sheriff Combs was Sc
verely wounded: The members of
Grigsby's gang escaped.
At krypton. Perry county. John
Russell is reported to have Killed
a man named Kelam in a duel fol-
lowing a card game. The men fought
in the streets of the village. Russell
ARRAY and escaped into the noun
tainS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-02
SAYS new BOLIVIA is NOT
"0NE.MAN GOVERNMENT
Legation Head Here Announces
Personnel of Board Which Now
Administers Affairs.

Declaring that the new bolivian
government is not a "one-man gov
eminent" Alberto Cortadellas, charge
d affaires of the Bolivian legation
here. has made public the personnel
of the board which now is admins
tering governmental affairs in Boil
via. The board is composed of four
members, as follows:
Jose NJ. Escalier, leader of the re-
publican party, former candidate
for the presidency of the republic and
former minister to Argentina; Bau-
tista Saavedra. former attorney for
Bolivia in the boundary question
which was submitted to Argentina, a
former minister of instruction and
Justice and former minister to Peru;
Jose NJ. Ramirez, former parliament
airy leader, and Fiorian Zambrana.
former congressman and financier.
DR.. Escalier, the legation here has
been advised. has been intrusted with
administration Of the department OF
foreign relations, worship. industry
and public works; DR.. Saavedrs with
the department of interior, justice and
instruction.: DIR. Ramirez with that of
war and colonization, and DR.. Fam
brana with the treasury department.
DR.. Felipe Guzman, former president
of the University of Oruro, has been
appointed assistant secretary of for
eign relations of the new govern
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-02
Body of Bombay
Edit0rCremdted
on Funeral Pwe

BOMBAY, August 1-sOiemn
funeral ceremonies were held
IatH yesterday afternoon ever
the, body of GanEndhAr Tilak.
nationalist leader and editor of
the newspaper Mahratta OF
Poona, who died yesterday
morning. In the presence Of nm
enormous crowd, the boAy was
placed ON n funeral pyre erect
ed On the sea beach Mt PoOma
and was burned. This In the
first cremation Of this Kind In
the memory Of the present gem
GRAFTON.
The news Of Tilak's death
spread rapidly through the city
of PoOna yesterday morning
and great crowds thronEed
the neiEhborho0d Of the hotel
where he died. In order that
all might view the body IT WINS
placed In . sitting posture On
one Of the hotels verandas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-02
CHINESE LEAGUE MEETS.
Attacks on Japan Mark Convention
in Phfladelphia

PHILADELPHIA. August PLEAS
for more substantial support for the
Chinese republic, were made here at
the opening of the fourth annual con-
vention of the Chinese Nationalist
League Three hundred delegates
were present when Ma 500 of New
York. special representative in the
United States Of the league, delivered
the opening address.
Prior to the meeting thu. delegates
held a street parade. Chinese girls
carried large signs which gave
Americans a good idea Of the objects
of the league. These signs read:
I'VE want American sympathy"
''We want DR.. Sun Vat Sen to lead
u.s." I'VE must save China from mill
tary rule" I'VE must drive military
bandits out OF Canton" We5 must
drive Japan out OF Sh2ntunE." Ono OF
the largest read: Ring the liberty
bell"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-02
GERMANS APPEAL TO U. S.
Want America to Interpret Title
to Vistula.

BERLIN, July 31.-Resolutions ap-
Dealing TO the people of the United
States for aid in obtaining a Just
Interpretation of paragraph 81 of the
treaty of Versailles" (relative to Ger
many's title to the. Vistula river)
were adopted today at a mass meet
ing held at Marienwerder. West
Prussia. At the meeting, it was said
this paragraph was formulated with
the active participation of America.
The populace of the vistula
region" said the resolutions, 'fs
gravely concerned over the fate of
the peoples homes, and appeals to
the people of the United States for
help"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-02
WOMEN DIE IN BATTLE.
Polish Battalion Back From Front
in Shattered Condition.

WARSAW, July 81 (by the Asso-
ciated Press).-Warsaw was brought
into closer contact with the front to-
day by the arrival. in a shattered
condition. of woman'S battalion
which fought in the defense of Wilma
The battalion suffered heavy losses
and is now being reorganized.
Mass has been held in memory of
the woman soldiers and others who
fell defending Wilma.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-02
Bandit Holds Up
Synagogue; Takes
Offering to Poor

MINNEAPOLIS. August AN
armed bandit held up the Gam
iljus Ghexad Synagogue here
shortly after services had been
concluded Inst night and cs-
capped with 34OO.
The money Ind been collected
at the services for loans to the
poor. and members Of the syn
ngOgue had just finishing count
ing IT when the bandit entered.
fired n shot. seOOped- mp the
money from n table and tied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-02
REBEL LEADERS GIVE UP.

MEXICO CITY. July 31.-Gen. Man
uel Larraga and Leon Martinez. the
rebel leaders, have surrendered un-
conditionally. according to advices
from Gen. Alfonso de la Huerta, chief
of operations in the state of San
Luis Potosi, made public in a gov
eminent press bulletin here todav
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-02
BEANS AS POKER CHIPS.
Raid Discloses Players Used Them
in "the Game"

PASSAIC. N. J.. August 2.--Police.
raiding three alleged gambling houses
here, found lima beans were being
used by the players instead of poker
chips. High price of poker chips has
resulted. the police said, in the sub
stitution of beans.
Fifty men were arrested in the raids,
and all were held in $500 bail for the
action of the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-02
PAPER MILLS SHUT DOWN.

BATHURST. N. B., August 2.-1he
general coal shortage has caused tho
Bathurst Lumber Company to shut down
temporarily its large pulp and paper
mills. The mills. which employ about
500 men, turn out large quantities of
news print paper. They will be re-
opened as soon as a supply of GOAL can
be obtained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-02

Princess George of Greece, who is
an ardent devotee of chess, has offer
ed to pay for the education of Samuel
Rzeschewski. the eight-year-old Polish
chess marvel, who has defeated many of
the greatest players in Europe and du-
plicated the feat of the great Lasker in
playing and winning twenty games
simultaneously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-02

DpYyOE VELOUR FIN1SH-The nat finish
1xashahle oil paint for all interior walls. wood
sxork and ceilings Recently a very large gov
eminent building was painted with 1t and pro-
sounced BY some of our competitors as being
the finest job of its kind they had ever seen.
Made in is tiuts. 81 so gallon.
BECKER PAINT COMPANY.
Phone W G.. 12S9 Wisconsin ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-02
CATHOLIC LEAGUE MEETS,
Bishops and Others Attending Ses.
sion of Society.

PHILADELPHIA. August 2.-More
than 500 bishops. monsignors and
priests are in Philadelphia today at
tending the thirty-fourth annual con-
vention of the Priests Eucharistic
League. a society of Catholic clergy,
whose purpose is to promote devo-
ton to Jesus Christ and the holy
eucharist
The clergymen are from all the
dioceses east of the Mississippi.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25
AUTOMOBILE OWNER
"PANHANDLES" TOWN

COLUMBUS. Ind. July 24.-The
automobile beggar has made his APP
pearance in Columbus Recently a
woman who was begging in the
streets, was seen leaving the city in
an automobile Of expensive make.
The woman was accompanied by
two men and a baby. She entered
number OF business houses in Co
lumbus where she begged money to
get something to eat. explaining that
her party was stranded. At one
store she was given financial assis
lance by the proprietor. 1t was he
who later saw her leave the city in
the machine.
The party was from Kentucky.
according 10 the woman, and was
on it's way TO point near Indianap-
oils to visit relatives.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25

socialists ever assembled II it was
too tough for the Non-Partisan
league.
The knowledge that alcohol can
be made OF wood has greatly in
creased the love OF trees. but is
threatening the destruction Of for
ests.
Some men are afnuently indolent.
some are natural born loafers and
occasionally one has the vice presi-
dency thrust upon him.
The country viii be much nearer
the goal Of universal peace and pros
perity when all the agitarors and re-
formers 20 20 work
The democrats considered all
things and selected n ticket that was
not dry enough 10 blow away or wet
enough 10 mildew.
Just what variety OF nut will the
Forty Fighters adopt as their
party emblem?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25
co To PETOSKY.

Mayor and Mrs. r W. Gaylor and
daughter Myth. W Mishawaka av..
have gone TO Petosky, Mich, to
spend their vacation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25
DODGE RAND ENTERTAINs

The Dodge Co. band rendered A
very fine program Of airs on Main
ST. last evening. The crowd which
enjoyed the music was one OF the
largest OF the season. The bands
m on appeared IN their white sum
mer uniforms and presented very
natty appearance. Capt. l.. Eugene
Willes as usual welded the baton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25
1acn CLASS MEETING

There viii be a meeting OF the
class u 1920 OF he Mishawaka Hlgl
school in the library Tuesday even
ing at 100 o'clock, for the purpose
Cf making plans for n picnic 10 De
held next sunday. August ].
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25
ARRESTED SATURDAY NIGHT

Charles W. Reader. 1908 +. Third
ST. was arrested Saturday night on
q charge OF intoXicatiOn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25
CHICAGO VISITOR

Mrs VI. Bruster Of Chicago, who
has becn tie guest OF her sister.
Mrs. Jennie Little, Lincoln Way
East. returned 10 Chicago. Satur-
day. The sisters had not seen each
other for IS years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25
To LEAVE FOR EAST.

George Senger, manager OF the
Lincoln and Century theaters will
leave Monday for Erie. Pa, where
he VIII spend his vacation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25
HAVE YOU

Heard about the Kleaners Klothes
Klub yet2 That's strange. Ross
Tailor shop. Hotel Mishawaka.
Advt-25t1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25
CnNC1TnES NIsIT HERE.

Charles McCauley has returned 20
his home in Memphis, Tenn. after
spending a week as the guest of
Fred a. Ullmann.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25

Made from the juice Of oranges
JULADE. "thc juicy orange drink"
Kamm & Schcllingcr Co.-Advt.
1871.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25
DON'T YOU THINK

II is much easier to save the old
suit than 10 buy a new one? Ross
Tailor Shop, Hotel Mishawaka.
AdVt-25tt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25
FORT WAYNE. VISITOR

Miss Marie Chalfant Of Fort
Wayne, is visiting Mrs. H. T.. Wind
bigler. 2I3 West First 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25
TO ATTEND REUNION.

A number OF Mishawakans will
attend the first annual reunion Of
the FELTON, family TO be held at
Mochel grove, Woodland. today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25

The first women TO speak in the
(. o. p. convention refused 10 tell
her age. We advise the women to
stop this sort OF foolishness. IT is
better for a woman TO tell a male
politician her age than 10 permit him
TO guess at IT.