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Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
CHAPTER vII-continued

There was no outward sign of any
surveillance as I turned into the
block; indeed except for grocery
truck before one of the houses, and
an organ-grinder at the farther cor
ner. entertaining a group of children,
the street was entirely deserted. Mus
tering my courage. and with feeling
of deep excitement, j advanced up
the steps Of the house numbered 247.
and, finding refuge In the outer vesti-
bule, rang the bell. ] heard no dis
tant tinkle, but within a moment or
two the door opened crack. held In
that position by chain, and the face
of middle.aged woman peered out
at me-
1 "Well, what is itT' she snapped, in
no encouraging tone.
'I should like to see Miss Conrad
began apologetically. II have an ap-
pointment with her."
mot here yer amt, young man. for
there amt nobody by that name in
this house"
Are you sure? This Is PAT. is it
not? That was the number given me.
She was to be here at two o'clock"
This yere is 247 all right. | ain't
denyin' that" the voice more acid
than ever, but there amt no Miss
Conrad yere; SO that's all there is
about it,
But there must be-"
Must be nuthin / guess l know.
I've been yere seventeen years, an
ther never was nobody of that name
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
oustIess Highways Increase

The rapidity with which the Ameri-
can people are turning to the dustless
highway is shown in figures recently
complied from reports to the United
States bureau of mines. The figures
show that in the last eight years
100000 tons of asphalt and asphaltic
materials have gone into American
highways quantity sufficient for
10000 miles of roads and streets. The
asphaltic treated highways in the
United States, If connected in one
great roadway 10 feet wide, would
twice circle the globe.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
Prudent Mentality.

you appear rather proud of the
fact that you are unable TO under
stand the relatiyity theory"
"Fm not exactly proud" replied
Senator Sorghum, but l am resigned.
| put great faith in the wisdom Of
the plain people. SO long as the plain
people didn't get the idea l don't be
lleve it would be to my advantage to
assert any superior intelligence or eS-
elusive information"
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09

ever in this house. Besides. I'm house
cleanin' and can't stand yere talkin'
all day."
'Do you know a man named
KrantzT' flung at her desperately.
in last effort TO arouse some re-
sponse, "Adolph Krantz."
mo, | don't; ther Amt none of
those people yere, tell yer"
The door slapped shut In my face.
and ! heard bolt shot into place
the interview was ended.
stared moment at the blank door
in bewilderment; then turned away
and slowly retraced my steps TO the
street So the young woman had de
liberately lied to me; had merely been
amusing herself at my expense; had
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
All TO God

You should frequently arouse with
in yourself the desire TO give to God
all the faculties of your soul-that is,
of your mind. to know Him and think
Of Him, and OF your will, TO love Him:
and further seek to consecrate all
your outward senses To Him in all
their actions.-FeneIon.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
Christian Unity

The spirit of Christian unity must
be cultivated between the different
churches before formal union can be
effected.-Rev. DIR. Douglas.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
peIleaey seemed to please.

Tasting ice cream for the first time
In their lives, Joe liable and his three
sons from the mountains near Union
town. Md. disposed of 81 dishes OF
1t at their first sitting. Fifteen each
for the boys and sixteen for dad.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09

Ideals are never attained. because
deals are inpossibllities. this being =
human world.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09

Stage-struck girls should think twice
before they begin to act.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09

Not From, His Viewpoint
This town is noted for Its beautiful
women"
Jaw, g'wan I'm the ice man.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
you must have faith in me.
in spite of all"

(To BE CONTINUED
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-03
AMERICAN THRIFT

.tmpossab4lity. So long as n,k1xSye people have an average Of $571-ss sn deposit in the bank there h nt&le dan- ger of their approving any schems for the standardization of banks and the division of their deposits. since they comprise ene-tenth the totai popula- ton they form strong line of the national defense.
 To the savings hank depusffors and the home owners should be, added the holders of Liberty bonds as among the small investors who would be i'm previous to the arguments for com munism. There were at one time some e4,00o,ooo of these bondholders, but many of th&o have since disposed of their honda The number nov is prob ably between 1s,ooo,ooo and 3a.ooo.oc They. too. are. disciples of thrift, and their holdings should be added to the savings bank deposits in order to ar riva at . comprehensive estimAte of tho wealth of the masses. If this were done. the average per inhabitant would be vastly augmented.
 The gospel of thrift, preached so as- sidnously during tho last few years, evidently has borne fruit It is good sign that despite the extravaganza that has prevailed in America there is a goodly number who have laid some : thing by against the day of diversity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-03

E6ITrom the Washington Post.
 HE thrift and prosperity of the
 0 American people as compared with other peoples is shown by the savings statistics compiled by the Savings Bank association of New York. There arc in the United States 11.427,- 55s depositors in savings institutions. not counting postal hanka and their aggregate deposits are $s.sse.<7a,ooo. This is an average of $Sslss per de positor and an average of $s1.ss DOT inhabitant.
 h the entire world there are 146,- a77.ss4 savings depositors with as- rregate savings of szs.1ss.ass.e77. an average deposit of s1ss.os. Tho total population of the 23 foreign countries covered by this anrvey is sss.2so.ooo and tho average deposit per {nhahitant is s17.sO. Germany has the greatest number of savings bank depositors. with Japan second and Great Britain third.
 The wonderful showing made by the United States in the volume of savings deposits is not merely 3 splendid ex- ample of thrift It Is guarantee against bolshevism and communism which, taken in conjunction with the individual homes owned here makes the dangerous spread of radicalism an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-03
CAN PoIsONfGAsEs

From the Popular Mechanics Magazine
 Canned, soMdified poison gas, which is claimed to be, absolutely foolproof and mobile, has been perfected for use by the American soldier. "
 That two studies defensive and of- fensive-gas research-go hand in hand already has been demonstrated, for in addition to the development of uew forms of gas, army experts at the Edgewood CMd.) arsenal have had to improve the gas masks to make them effective against some of the new gases brought into. existence there. In tech- nical military progress. every new weapon means a call upon the armorel fora new defense.
 As result this country today has not only gases which surpass anything used during the World war, but mask which. in recent testsy was worn 24 hours day for week, except at meal time, without any discomfort whatever Breathing was normal, speaking was simple. and 1t kept Out all the gases thus far known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-03

highway amendment was carried by a tremendous majority the money market frightened and it was found impossible to sell the bonds at the 5 per cent interest specified in the amendment. A higher rate at this time was found necessary. The only question to be decided at the polls next Tuesday is the rate of interest.
 The higher rate of interest will not cost the taxpayer an additional penny. In fact, the entire bond issue is not to cost anyone outside of the auto mobilists anything, the automobile fund having been set aside for that purpose by the original amendment. There will be no change made in the original amendment. It will stand as when the people adopted it by such an overwhelming majority.
 All that the amendment to be voted on next Tuesday means is that, if it carries, Alabama will be able to make an earlier start on it's highway sys- tenn. Certainly there is no one in Alabama who does not wish that great work to be done as soon as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-03
SUNRISE ON THE DESERT

From Rudyard Kipling's latest book.
 Letters of Travel" just published by Doubleday. Page & Co.,:
 The stars had paled when we began
 our watch; the river birds were just whispering over their toilettes. in the uncertain purplish light. Then the
 river dimmered up like pewter; the line
 of the ridge behind the Temple showed itself against a milkiness in the sky; one felt rather than saw that there
 were four figures in the pit of gloom below it. These blocked themselves out, huge enough, but without any spe- cial terror. while the glorious ritual of the ea1tern dawn wont forward. Some reed of the bank revealed itself by re- flection, black on silver; arched wings Tapped and jared the still water to- splintered glass; the desert ridge turned to topaz and the four figures stood clear. yet without shadowing, from their background. The stronger light flooded them red from head to foot. and they became alive--as hor- rioly ana tensoiy, yet pinoiy diiVe' aS pinioned men in the death chair before the current is switched on. One felt that if by any miracle the dawn could be delayed second longer they would tear themselves free. and leap forth | to heaven knows what sort of ven- geance. But that instant the full sun pinned them in their placcs-nothing moro than statues slashed with light and shadow--and another day got to work''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-03
Erecting a Barrier
 Against Bolshevisrn

TN commenting on thrift in America U the Washington Post makes the sensible observation that a nation with a large proportion of savings bank depositors and home owners can never be undermined by bolshevism.
 Men and women who own property are not going to be misled by the wild talk of radicals who, having nothing themselves, are quite willing to ad- vocate the overthrow of government and the destruction of all property rights.
 The bulwark of every nation is that part of it's population which practices thrift--not the wealthy class, but the people who have . lit- tie money in a bank or invested in good securities and own their homes. This is the secret of Frances great ness and her ability to recuperate quickly from disasters that would ruin nation lacking the qualities which have made the French people noted for their thrift, their pride in owning piece of property and their intense patriotism.
 The American people do not equal the French in ability to save and make the most of small opportuni- ties, and it is not necessary in a coun- try like ours, but we are not and probably never will be a nation of wastrels. The extravagant few whose follies attract attention are dis counted by millions who save with out being parsimonious.
 The campaign being carried on in America to encourage home building and home ownership deserves the support of every thoughtful citizen It is the best way to improve the quality of our citizenship, economi- cally and otherwise, and to combat Iradicalism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-03
LUKE M,LUKE SAYS

The more man is henpecked at home. the less he is afraid of chickens when he is down town
 And many 8 man can tell you that he would rather be flat-footad than be fiat-headcd.
 Az woman grows oIder she uses less paint on her face. But she uses more flour on her face to make up for 1t.
 Man was born to mourn. The later he gets home at ntght the earlier his wife gets him up to explain hts ab- sence.
 Carry all your money in your pocket and youil soon find that 1t Is In some other mans pocket.
 After man has been married long enough, he is willing to swapAhis fam- fly tree for load of kindlin6~ wood,
 Nowadays . motor boat isn't sup posed to draw much water. but motor truck Is expected to draw q lot ot booze.
 When a woman can't decide which bot ;to keep, she colnpfomises by kesp- ing both.
 Tie old- fashioned girl who was born with a silver spoon In her mouth nov llAs . danGhfef who acte like she wal bora with Me9thful of 6sld teeth. E A let of msn 6c through life wanting |xetermelop. alf winter and wantine oysters all sufhmer.
 This Is great country in which . hewhiskered alton, wearing No. hal on an ingrowing forehead, can Ge aropd demanding tptel]ectula freedom (Copyright 1ez1l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-03
4 REAL JIHTMY VALENTINE ,m the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
 When 1t was decided that tho strong box of the labor boss Brindell must be opened the Lockwood committee sent for q safe company's expert. This vet
 eran toiled at the combination for hours, till his knuckles bled, and then he gave up the job and uttered his be- lief that the steel case had to be drilled.
 From the East Side came Mr. Bian- colo. "opener of safes for legitimate purposes" and he proved to be o. Henry's Jimmy Valentine. only very real. Also much better. For while Jimmy Valentine caused himself and the audience agony by sandpapering g tho tips Of his fingers so that the throb- bing nerves could batter feel the fall of the tumblers. MT. Biancoio used his ears, which did not have to be sand papered. So delicate. 70 experienced are the ears of MT. Biancolo that hs was able to do with them in few minutes all that the mere mechanic had failed to do in hours.
 What . diagnostician man with such an efficient ear might be in car- diac diseasss! Why. Bianoolo could tell. merely by listenins to his heart. whether a man was really In love. But there are many doctors and not many honest safe openers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-03
e3pslEz @asssll
'IDEgT

From the London Chronicle.
 Al he is not ! rich man. N; Milierand may find the financial aspect Of the presidency soinewhat of m anxiety. The sslayy and allowances Of the of- flee total about i4s,oeo OCT annum, but meet sPrssidents have bssp unable to meet all their expenses without some recourse 10 taeir own private purse. M Felix Faurs ran through his consid- erabie fortune while in office. and died lin debt. apdF Nme. Carnot described the Elysee aa "s place where one is both ever, wes alleged to have spent only q aixth of his allowance. and M. (srevy, too. Was nttoriougly cheeoepaftn6. Hut both s'iffered h popularity by tneIf economy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-03
THE HOSES or DAsnBALL


 Edwin A Goewey, in Leslie's.
 Tho consensus of opinion of those who have know Judge Landis for many ysars Ia that he Ia geniuine The" man; one of determination and poa- se.sed of a reliable wallop. And this is well, for any other would fail in the task of regeperating baseball. In re- cent years the major league pauline |has become too prosperous. it's common |cial side has dwarfsd its clement of sport. and in the, wake of an abund- ance of real money has come Q continu- ous struggle for business advantages by the leagues and the team owners' |This struggle for the dollar hAs been tho root of the many evils which have fallen upon the nation's nporA Tor the spirit of ''grab' finally extendsd to the players many of whom never han dled any real money In their lives until they began piaying professional ball and who succumbed to the temptation to accumulate "'thsirs."
 TO those who play the game of life straight. the new supreme authority in baseball is kindly and gentle-spoxen. |easy-eosne in manner. with ready smi,s ana willingness to play or take |a ieke. His hsad is crowned with . shoek q gray hair which enhances his Sppesfance n 'wise and venerable judte.'' But If some Of those who ars subposed to give him loyal and con- tinued support try to doubleScross hin, -~a not impossible circumstance when ths bassball past Is considered- they |Will find that he can assume sufficieat Fof fhe attributes Of . cxar to either |forSe ebodienoeS or place tho brand ol |'.feIx- f1nshiRe upee the effeReese-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-03

From fife Louisville Courier-Jo ournAl~ nnYfS>ARsoNv Jones, FcrEys Key lime oo l0 grower, with an income or Q si5. .o06 or $3c, 1000 . year, who is to visit President-elect Harding at Miami is . living Illustration Of the v.,ua of an idea Hs is also . living exception to the rule-if indeed IF as | rule-that those who settle beside opalescent waters and under eeruleAn skies where the climate is benign In crease in indoience, not in industf5 or in wealth. Thirdly. the eaae or ..Parson" Jones shows that the rsaA nexro-not 2 ouadroon or an oceofoon may become. upon larxe scale. : self-made man.
 Numerous KentuckiAns who have dropped anchor in the vicinity of Key largo it the southern end of Biscayns hay have known or Xeard of sFsrson. Jones. Some of them, fishers fcr spappsrs, grunt and such small dear where the gray roots of tho man. groves rise at tho waters edge, knew Porgy--or PorEee - Key many years ago when "Parson~ Jones lived there in Robinsoon crusoe style with means of support 10 nearly tnyfsibie tha& he seemed the beach ccmbeF par excei- lencs. sand key erawfish were to bs had for the spearinE in the shancws. Fish of other kinds including ne doubt that for which the key vas named. were caught easily with hook and line. In . flow spots upon the islet there vas soil enough to grew 2 patch of bananas.
 Hero was place where's . man with pack of meal was independsnt: . place in which man-any man of any
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-03

The report that honest policemen stand no chance of promotion on the New YorE police force is a inc commentary on the way that city is governed
 4 x F If the lord mayor of Cork doesn't get away by February Il the state depart ment should send him on February IA as a Valentine.
 Blue will be the reigning color of the next administration. Some of the disap- pointed officcseekers will match that shade
 The Mississippi man who got tired of towing fiivver and blew it up with dynamite acted on an impulse that comes to many owners of flivvers.
 E * H Having witnessed a performance of John Drinkwaters Abraham Lincoln, President Wilson may soon feel equal to his .favorite diversion. vaudeville
 $. x 4 The Jap problems will be passed on to the next administration, thus leaving California, as 1t were, suspended in mid air.
 Spanish society is turning night into day. That sort of thing is possible il you have nothing in particular to do dur ing the day.
 It's cruel world, but some of the inn patient little towns in Florida will have to worry along without visit from MT. Harding.
 Sarah Bernhardt is delighting Paris in a boys part, and Father Time is non plussed by the spectacle.
 x x E The Hughes whskers, as well as the Hughes temperature, are well adapted to the supreme court bench.
 E # < Some day the reformers may try 10 prohibit the publication of artists me moirs in Sunday newspapers.
 N 2 * A prophecies says Dempsey will defeat N. Carpenter. It doesn't require second sight to make prediction like that.
 x F Y Apparently the landlords have not yet heard the glad news that prices are com ing down.
 x x x Transatlantic card sharps have resumed their pleasant and profitable occupation of fleecine the unwary traveller.
 = Y Evidences of the war are rapidly being obiiterated in France, but the hatred that lives in mems hearts does not die.
 * $ F Because of taxes, MT. Harding will re- ceive 8 smaller salary than President Wilson, and he may have to work harder.
 E q q likeness is increasing as wages SC down, and business in flop houses is look ing up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-03
PREHIsToRIC WEAPON
he New Orleans Item,

From the New Orleans Item.
 4 Shreveport judge cut his custom ary sentence of 90 days for gun-totins in half this week when citizen was brought before him charged with car rying an ancient type of firearm. the hammer of which must be pulled back with both hands before 1t can be dis charged. The unfortunate who carried such weapon for protective or of fensiye purposes should have been sent to home for the feeble minded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-03
oAVnD III nAD nOADs

From the New Orleans Times Picayane. ..l(redy Highways Halt Six Lynch- ingg Headline. The prospective shonorees" of these avsrted functions
 may feel that they are Justified. in op-
 posing the rood roads movement hence- |forward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-03
aIuM Cosr OF PoLlTANEsl

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 IL is sstd that if the word ''pieass'' were left out of ali the teiegrams sent h the Halted statss In 2 year, ss,ooo.ooo would bs sexed. Arc the tslegraph eompaniea villlns to lose that thrse mil1len. and &re we willing to savs it