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The Pulaskian., 1921-05-19
By Irving Bacheller

New leaks were forthcoming, but Hiram Blenkinsop conceived the no tion of stopping them with poultices of white lead and bandages of canvas bound with fine wire. They dripped and many of the pipes of Bingvil1e looked as if they were suffering from sprained ankles and sore threats, but Hiram had prevented another deluge.
 The price of coal had driven the people of Bingville back to the woods for fuel The old wood stoves had been cleaned and set up in the sitting rooms and kitchens. The saving had been considerable. Now, so many men were putting in their time on the house and grounds of J. Patterson Bing and the new factory at Millerton that the local wood dealer found. it impossible to get the help he needed. Not twenty-five per cent of the orders on his books could be filled.
 Mr. Bings house was finished in Oc- tober. Then Snodgrass announced that he was going to take 1t easy, as became a man of his opu- lence. He had bought a farm and would only work three days week at his trade. Sneed had also bought a farm and acquired feeling of opu- lence. He was going to work when he felt like it. Before he tackled any leaking pipes he proposed to make few leaks in the deer up in the Adiron- daeks. So the roofs and the plumbing had to wait.
 Meanwhile, Bingyille was in sore trouble The ancient roof of it's re- spectability had begun to leak. The beams and rafters in the house of it's spirit were rotting away. Many of the inhabitants of the latter regarded the great J. Patterson Bing with a kind of awe-like that of the Shep- herd of the Birds He was the leading citizen. He had done things. When J. Patterson Bing decided that rest or fresh air was better for him than bad music and dull prayers and sermons,
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and that God was really not much con- eerned as to whether man sat in pew or rocking chair or motercar on Sunday, he was, probably, quite right Really, it was matter much more important to Mir. Bing and his neighbors than to God. Indeed, it is not at all likely that the ruler of the universe was worrying much about them. But when ]. Patterson Bing de- cided in favor of fun and fresh air, R. Purdy-drUggist- a like deci- sion, and R. Purdy was a man of com mandipg influence in his own home. His daughters, Mabel and Gladys, and his son, Richard, Jr.. would not have been surprised to see him elected President of the United States, some day, believing that the honor was only for the truly great. Soon Mrs Purdy stood alone-a hopeless minority of one-in the household By much pleading and nagging, she kept the children in the fold of the church for a time but, by and by, grew weary of the effort. She was converted by nerv- ous exhaustion to the picnic Sunday. Her conscience worried her. She real ly felt sorry for God and made sundry remarks calculated to appease and comfort Him.
 Now, all this would seem to have been in itself matter of slight i'm portance But Orville Gates. the su- perintendent of the mill, and John Seaver, attorney at law, and Robert Brown, the grocer, and Pendleton Ames, who kept the book and station cry store. and William Ferguson, the clothier, and Darwin Sill. the butcher and Snodgrass, the carpenter and oth, CTS had Joined the picnic caravan led by the millionaire These good peo- pie would not have admitted 1t. but the truth is J. Patterson Bing held them all in the hollow Of his hand Nobody outside his own family had any affection for hirn. Outwardly. he was as hard as nails. But he owned the bank and controlled credits and was an extravagunt buyer. He had
The Pulaskian., 1921-05-19
Important to all Women
 Readers of this Paper

Thousands upon thousands of women have kidney or bladder trouble and never suspect it.
 Womens complaints often prove to be nothing else but kidney trouble, or the result of kidney or bladder disease.
 If the kidneys are not in a healthy con- dition, they may cause the other organs to become diseased.
 You may suffer pain in the back, head. ache and loss of ambition.
 Poor health makes you nervous, irrita- ble and may be Respondent; it makes any one so.
 But hundreds of women claim that Dr. kilmer's Swamp-Root, by restoring health to the kidneys, proved to be just the remedy needed to overcome such conditions.
 Many send for sample bottle to sec what Swamp Root, the great kidney liver and bladder medicine, will do for them. By enclosing ten cents to Dr. hilmer < Co, Binghamton, N. Y, you may receive sample size bottle by Parcel Post. You can purchase medium and large size bottles at all drug stores.-Ady
The Pulaskian., 1921-05-19
PHYLLIS 8ING.

Synopsis.-In the village of Bing- vile thirteen-year-old Robert Elm met Moran. crippled son of a poor widow, is known as the Shepherd of the Birds. His world is his mother and friends, his little room. the flower garden of Judge Crooker, and every flying thing he sees from his window. The painting of pie lures is his enjoyment, and little Pauline Baker, small daughter of a neighbor the object of his boyish affection. To him, J. Patterson Bing. the first citizen of Bingyille, is the ideal of really great man. The village becomes money mad. reflecting the great world in Its state of unrest The Bing family Is a leader in the change. To them tie village has become "proyin- cial." The butcher and baker and candlestick-maker ali raise their prices. Even Hiram Blenkinsop, the town drunkard, works hard for a month. The Old Spirit of Bing- vile Is summarlly fired. The first citizen builds an addition to his mansion.
The Pulaskian., 1921-05-19

Of course, if you are content to have only temporary relief from the terrifying itching and burning of fiery, flaming skin diseases, then you are satisfied to remain a slave to ointments, lotions and other To- cal remedies applied to the surface of the skin.
 Real genuine relief from eczema, letter, scaly eruptions or any other form of skin irritations cannot be expected until you free your blood of the germs which cause these disorders. And for this purpose
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Skin Sufferers Do Not
 Want Mere Temporary Relief

there is no remedy that gives more satisfactory results than S.S.S. the fine old blood remedy that goes down to the source of every blood disorder and routs out the germs which cause the trouble.
 S.S.S. is sold by all druggists. Begin taking it today, and write our medical director for expert ad- vice without charge. Address Chief Medical Adviser, 155 Swift LabO- ratory, Atlanta, Ga. s. s. s. is not sold or recommended for venereal diseases.
The Pulaskian., 1921-05-19

catarrh is a local disease greatly infiu- enced by constitutional conditions HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is a Tonic and Blood Purifier. By cleansing the blood and building up the System, HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE restores normal conditions and allows Nature to ao it's work
 All Druggists. Circulars free
 F. ]. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, Ohio.
The Pulaskian., 1921-05-19

When one is young, one attends mostly weddings; when old, mostly funerals.
The Pulaskian., 1921-05-19
ASPIRIN Name 'sBayer" on Genuine

Take Aspirin only as told in each package of genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin. Then you will be following the directions and dosage worked out by physicians during 21 years, and proved safe by millions. Take no chances with substitutes. If you see the Bayer Cross on tablets, you can take them without fear for Colds. Headache, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Earache, Toothache, Lumbago and for Pain. Handy tin boxes of twelve tablets cost few cents. Druggists also sell larger packages. Aspirin is the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoaeeticacidester of Salicylicacid.- Adv.
The Pulaskian., 1921-05-19

For true blue, use Red Cross Ball Blue. Snowy-white clothes will be sure to result. Try it and you will al- ways use it. Ali good grocers have it.
The Pulaskian., 1921-05-19

Were it not for the nickel, you might not get anything back in change
The Pulaskian., 1921-05-19

It's surprising how much wOlDa1 can say about herself without tellss anything.
The Pulaskian., 1921-05-19

Nothing too much, the Greek molia should be especially applied H whiskers.
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phe epicure catches the early bird.
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When times are hard. work harder.
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Cafarrh

If you are strong, be gentle.
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Speak with acts.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-11
NOTICES

that last, screen repair ing. Torches Scheened in. R. H. Rich =
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New Britain herald., 1921-07-09

Harry Kent inserted his key in his
 office door with more vigor than
 good judgment, and spent some sec
 onds in readjusting it in the lock.
 Once inside the office he put up the
 latch and closed tho door. A glance
 around the empty office showed him
 that Sylvester had gone out to lunch
 con. As he passed the safe he saw
 the door was aiar. Kent paused
 abruptly. Who had opened the safe :? The pigeonholea and compartments appeared untouched, except tho door Of one small compartment on Ro- | chester's side. An envelope waa
 wedged in in such manner that tho 1 small door would not shut and that had prevented tho closing of the outer safe door
 Kent, preparatory to shutting tho safe, drew out the envelope intending to place it in another pigeonholo whero thero waa more room. Aa ho ] turned the envelope over hes was thunderstrucf1 to recognize it aa tho
 one which Helen Mcintyre had placed In the safe on Wednesday morning. lie had last seen the envelope lying
 on thu table in the smoking porch of
 tho Club d. Vingt
 It wal tho identical one, unaddress- ed, the same red seal holding down the flap. The samo red seal but with differences corner was missing Kent stared at the seal for a mo- | ment in doubt, then his fingers sought hiJ vest pocket and fumbled about for l minute. Taking out Mrs. Brewster'a check. he laid 1t on the desk along side the envelope unfolded it and l picked out piece of red sealing wax which had slid inside the check Kent placed the red wax on the broken section of the seal-it fitted exactly, forming perfect letter "B."
 ] Kent sat in dumbfounded silence, | regarding the red seal and the en- velope. The piece of wax broken off from tho seal had caught on his coat
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Haven't I seen that letter B de- sign on your stationery, Colonel?" he asked.
 Barbara uses it, wat the reply. She fancied the antique lettering and copied the B' for the engraver; she is handy with her pen, you know.''
 Did she wish 'B' for seal?" in quired Kent.
 'Yes, she had a seal made like it also" Mcintyre moved closer to the casket. Found anything, Fergu- son?"
 The detective withdrew his head from the opening at the end of the casket. and regarded the furniture vexedly.
 Not a thing" he acknowledged Except I am convinced that it re- quired dexterity to slip Grimes in- side the casket. The butler is small and slight, but he must have been unconscious from that tap on the forehead and, therefore. a dead weight. Whoever picked him up must have been some athlete, and''- McIntyre's well-knit erect frame pretty familiar with the workings of this casket.'
 Ferguson stepped forward briskly MT Kent. let me see if I can lift you inside the casket; make yourself limp that's it!" as Kent, entering into the investigation heart and soul. re- faxed his muscles and fell back against the detective.
 A moment later he was swung up-
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sleeve when he had been in the Ve- netian casket in the library at the Mcintyre house.
 Kent laid his hand on the envelope. It was time that he found out what it contained; but his finger, inserted under the flap, paused as his eyes fell on the check bearing Mrs. Brewster's signature. It was the check he had picked up from the door of tho Mo- Intyro limousine that morning and in- advertently carried away with him.
 From her signature his glance wandered to Sylvester's memorandum pad: it was uncanny the way his eyes picked out tho letter "B." Slowly his hand dropped away from the envel- ope and he left it lying forgotten on the desk as he picked up piece after piece of plotting paper, glancing in- tently at each and finally, pulling open a drawer of his desk. he hunted in feverish haste for hand mirror.
 Somo ten minutel later Kent rose, placed the papers he had been exam ming ig the inside pocket of his coat and, using the private entrance from hia office into the corridor, he hurried away.
 When Helen Mcintyre entered the office of Rochester & Kent for the second time that afternoon she found Sylvester transcribins stenographic notes on his typewriter.
 "Mr. Kent ia expecting you, miss" ha said, holding open the inner office door, and with a courteous word of thanks, Helen passed the clerk and tho door closed behind her. Kent rose at her approach and bowed for mally.
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ward and pushed head first inside the casket and the door closed. The air, though close, was not unpleasant and Kent, his eyes growing accustomed to tho dark interior, tried to discover the trap door at the top of the box, but without success Putting out his hands he felt along the top. Tho height of the casker did not permit him to sit up, so he was obliged to slide his body down toward his feet to feel along the sides of the casket. This maneuversoon brought his knees in violent contact with the top. and at the sound Ferguson opened the door and assisted him out.
 Entering Rochester's apartment a quarter of an hour later Kent sat down by the telephone and gave a number to central.
 'Is this Dr. Stone's officer" he asked moment later as faint ''hello," came over the wire. "Oh, doctor, this is Kent. Please come over to Rochester's apartment; would like to consult you in regard to an important matter, You'll come now ? Thanks"
 than five minutes. Hardly waiting for him to select a seat Kent flung himself into chair in front of Ro- chester's desk and laid the pill box on the writing pad.
 Now, doctor" he began, and his manner gained in seriousness, what,
New Britain herald., 1921-07-09
Continued from Yesterdays Herald.) )
THE STORY S0 FAR.

Inquiries into the death of James TurnbullA who had been arrested while trying to burglarize the home O. the Misses Mcintyre, twins, on a bet with one of them, and who died just after being taken into custody, seem to point towards Rochester, a room-mate and the prosecuting at torney, as a suspect. Rochester had disappeared and Kent. his law partner, was one of the investigators. A handkerchief with the letter "B" the initial of Barbara, one of Jhe twins. had been found where Turn bull dropped. Dr. Stone testified that Turnbull had tried to stutter Barbara" in his last moments.
 Ferguson, a detective, tells Clymer, of the bank which had delivered securities to Turnbull, who was cashier. on a forged certificate of withdrawal and Kent that Rochester is to blame. An envelope which had been entrusted to Kent for safe keep ing for Rochester was taken from the firms safe by Ferguson, stolen by Mrs. Brewster and hidden in a piece of furniture in the Mcintyre home,s where she was a guest.
 One of the McIntyres presents a check at the Metropolis Trust Co., for payment, a fact which arouses the cashiers interest for a moment Kent appears at the bank and is told tha this partner is presumably a bankrupt and that all of the firms money had been withdrawn from the bank. The Mcintyre twins were busy searching, their library for a seal with the initial "B' when Mrs. Brewster came in and lured them away from the room. Grimes, the butler. tells Barbara that he had bought a quantity of aconite, the poison which had killed Turnbnll. and left 1t on the table in the hall. A letter comes for Mrs Brewster which questions the genuineness of a check which was enclosed. Helen Mcintyre is unable to sleep and, picking up g. pistol goes out of her room. The library was quiet for some time when a hand appeared in streak of light, holding out large envelope with a large red seal The envelope was plucked from the hand and blow and a falling body told of an attempt at murder possibly Mrs. Brewster goes down stairs and was reaching to touch a trap door when she saw the blood and she awakened the household. The body of a man was found in the Venetian casket. It was Grimes
 Mrs. Brewster goes to the bank about the check. It was presented by one of the McIntyres, the clerk could not tell which, but it was made out to Barbara and it seems as if Barbara had forged Mrs. Brewster's
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signature. The next installn.cnt continues.
 Mo- The widow had whitened under her rouge. but her eyes did not falter in their direct gaze. '"rha sig nature is genuine. I drew the check" :"
 The two men exchanged glances. Tho bank president was the first to break tho silence
 Tn that case there is nothing more to be said,' he remarked, and picking up the check handed it to Mrs. Brew ster. Without glance at it, she fold ed the paper and placed it inside her gold mesh bag.
 T must not take up any more of your time," she said. 'I thank you both."
 Mrs. Brewster" Clymer spoke impulsively "I'd like to shake hands with you'' s.u.
 Co1oring warmly, the widow slipped her small hand inside his, and with friendly bow to Mcdonald, she walked through the bank, keeping 'up with Clymer's long strides as best she could.
 As they crossed the sidewalk to the waiting limousine they ran almost into the arms of Harry Kent. T tried to reach you on the telephone this morning." exclaimed Mrs. Brewster, after greeting him.
 "So my clerk informed me when I saw him few minutes ago. Kent helped her inside the limousine. Wont you come to my office now?"
 As the limousine drew up at the curb in front of his office, man darting down the steps of the build ing caught sight of Kent and hurried to the car window.
 -I was just trying to catch you at the bank. Mir Kent" he explained, and looking, around Kent recognized Sylvester There's been three tele- phone calls for you in succession from Colonel Mcintyre to hurry to his homc.Y
 Thanks, Sylvester.'' Kent turned to Mrs Brewster. Would you mind driving me to the McIntyre's? We can talk on the way there."
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CHAPTER VI. The Fatal Period.

When Kent walked into the li- brary of the Mcintyre home he found the colonel Detective Ferguson hard iy noted his arrival, his attention be- ing given wholly to the examination of the Venetian casket. The casket and it's companion piece stood on eith- CT side of the room near a window recess.
 Kent crossed the library and, after looking inside the casket, examined the exterior with care.
 Don't touch that crest cautioned Ferguson, observing Rents glance re- mained focused on the ood-stained, raised letter "B" and the carving back of it. Tn fact, don't touch any part of the casket, Pm trying to get finger prints.''
 Kent barely heard the warning as he turned to Mcintyre
New Britain herald., 1921-07-09
Here Is a Fine Laxative
 For a Little Baby
Millions of Mothers find Dr. Caldwell
 Syrup Pepsin safe for infants

Millions of Mothers find Dr. Caldwell's
 Syrup Pep.in safe for infants
 WIHAT young mother has not
 W often asked herself the ques- ton, What is the best thing can give my baby for constipation?" It is very important question, as con- stipation is the basis of most ills of infancy and childhood. '-#
 Give half a teaspoonful of a com- bination of simple laxative herbs with pepsin. You can obtain it at any drug store under the name of Dr. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin. tis mild, gentle medicine thot children willingly take, and a bottle that costs only sixty cents is enough to last an average family several months.
 Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin has been used by millions of mothers, for the pre- scription has been sold in drug stores for thirty years. It is the same prescription Dr. w. B. Caldwell, who is now in his 82nd year, used in his extensive practice for half century. It is the largest selling liquid laxative in the world. Last year eight million bottleswere bought in drug stores.
 You can make no mistake in giving Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to your baby.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-09
Would It Be a Hupmoble If You Bought Another Car?

Some local owners of the Hup- mobile are so highly satisfied with it that if they were to buy another car again they say it would be the Hupmobile.
 One of these satisfied owners has had a Hupmobile sedan for two years, and has driven it about 17,OOO miles.
 High mileage he gets, too, with an average of 16 miles to the gal lon-'' Thigh mileage for a sedan"
 |'The Hupmobile is economical right through" he says. ''If I had to get another car again it would be the Hupmobile."
 "Another Hupmobile" what more convincing proof could you desire about the value of this faithful, reliable car?
 Could you ask for greater value at the new low price of $1 ,485? City Service Station Hartford Avenue and Stanley St.
 A. Me Paonessa, Proprietor.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-09
(Continued Next Monday.)

Although it rained M. Irving Jester has sold several used cars at the $40,- 900 Used Car Sale at 193 Arch St, [-advt.
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