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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12

not been directly in the way As it
was, he struck the other, the force of
his big body hurting the smaller man
heavily against the ledge of the outer
Window. As the fellow struck, the
glass shivered and crashed into a
thousand pieces. but before Waldron
could regain firm footing. or realize
what had happened, | was again upon
him. breaking through his daZed guard
and driving my fists straight into his
face.
The revolver in Wines hand was
discharged. the bullet whistling past
me. but even as the report cracked, the
pressure of the Jews body forced the
smaller man relentlessly backward
over the sill. He gave utterance to
one wild yell Of fright, releasing the
gun and gripping desperately at Wal
dron's collar for support, then toppled
over backward and went down.
We both heard the crash as the
splinters of glass gave way, and the
dull, dead thud of the body as it struck
somewhere Ear below. The Russian
seemed paralyzed with terror, unable
20 quite comprehend what had occurred
behind him. But l had seen the trag-
edy, and my mind worked like a flash.
He made one weak effort TO spring
aside. fOrgetful of his own danger, his
guard cropped, and l let him have it
straight in the jaw. The clenched fist
crunched into his whiskers. and, with
arms flung up, he went over as If
shot. his head striking an edge Of the
overturned bookcase as he fell, and
lay there motionless, a trickle of blood
slowly ooZing out upon the floor.
stepped back and leaned out
through the broken window three
stories below, on a graveled roof, lay
something black, huddled up gro
tesquely, which l knew was human
body, crushed helpless, its bones
broken. i drew back from the grue-
some sight, so sickened l reeled dizzi-
Is, clutching at the sill for support.
As / chung there, uncertain, dazed,
some one began rafting and pounding
against the door leading into the cor
rider.
/ crossed the room, my limbs trem-
bling so l could scarcely walk, my
breath coming In gasps. They were
kicking against the wood and pound
ing with fists, seeking 10 break in the
lock. The sight sobered me, brought
back my self-control and 1 threw the
door open and faced them almost cool
ly. There were four policemen, the
first a gray-mustached sergeant, re-
volver in hand, and behind these a
Jam of excited individuals of both
sexes, peering over shoulders to gain
view within. The sergeant gripped
me by the collar. Now, you; what's
up here? Have you killed somebody
mo" / answered, making no effort
to break away, still breathing hard
but able to express myself clearly
There is a man dead, but he fell from
| a window. l have nothing TO conceal
sergeant. My name is Severn, and
am connected with the United States
consular service. Give ME chance
and I'll hand you my card"
He must have been impressed by the
way / acted and spoke. for he released
his grasp and accepted the card
fished out of a vest pocket. holding il
up to the light in order 10 read the
script.
CTO BE CONTINUED.)
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12

rich the somewhat quiet hues that pre-
vail in blOuses. Brown, taupe or
smoke color, beige. black, gray and
dark blue are livened by the introduce
ton of flame henna and blue in strong
shades. Combinations of two cOlOrs
in materials indicate the attention
given TO color. and we wake up TO the
fact that costume blouses. and even
peplum tbIouses, are in a position TO
rival frOcks, and may be substituted
for them; the same skirt doing service
with several hlOuses.
The peplum blouse pictured is made
in dark satin and trimmed with imita-
ton krip'mer fur in bands. The bands
end ut the bust line in front, with
rows of close-set satin-covered buttons
below them; they border the deep
cuffs into which the full upper sleeves
are gathered. The girdle is narrow and
made of the satin; 1t extends about the
side and back and ends i'm ties at the
right side These krimmer bands are
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12

And you d.u't know who ,ais
Severn is or wha: ne is up toy
NO. / don't. Wine. bur he's sure got
some game on. an he's got my goat.
He's i'm with the girl all right. and
knows too d-n much. That's what
makes me lecry about her being here
puInpin' you"
she didn't pump me-"
You mean To say the two of you
didn't talk about Alva:"
I'VE talked about him, of course;
we couldn't help Il, but she never
limited at nothing, and she didn't ask
no questions. Only If seems they've
found out one thing that hain't been
reported by the pOlice-she knew
what he was killed with"
whats that. She told you what
stuck him?"
You ret she did she had one of
'em herself, an took il out of her
hat. and put it right down here on
the desk. | thought for second |
was going 10 keel over. but she didn't
notice. just went on talkin'. How DO
yer suppose she ever found that Out?"
Severn told her, that's how. II
was dropped there in the dark. That
Teller got il some way. and hid il in
his valise. That was what made Har.
rs so sure he was in on the job.
because he raided the room at some
hotel and found the thing"
You don't imagine the girl is play
in u.s."
81 don't imagine nuthin'. hut I'm
playin' safe. | don't know what the
HI either of them are up To, but |
figure they know too d-n much. an
Amt goin' to take any chances
hangin' round till they nose out the
rest. That's my idea. To skip out
while there's some chance To get
away So pony up my share. Wine,
an then you can do whatever you
darn please with what's comm to
you. What do you say?"
could hear the other tramping
nervousiy back and forth across the
room. His failure to answer must
have angered the Russian. for. after
minute. he burst out with an oath:
oh it, why don't yet say some
thing? Part o this boobies mine,
amt it?'
"Y-yes-of course"
well. then, cough it up, Where
did you plant the stuff"
IT'S put away in a safety vault"
Wine explained. his voice almost fail
ing him. Honest, Waldron. | can't
get it tonight. it's TOO late. The bank
is locked. and ! haven't opened it,"
You're liar! You never dared to
lug the thing around. You wouldn't
be seen with il in your hand in day
light. | know you: you sneaking cur.
You brought the stu.r straight to this
Office that night, and, by God. be-
lieve il is here yet. What do you
want me to do-kill you, and then
hunt? That is what's goin' to hap
pen, unless you come across. too. I'll
shake the Gizzard out of you. you lit
tie sneak, If you try any trick on me "
He must have grippeG the other,
for there was a struggle. Wine whim-
pering as though half chOked.
Speak UP, you cur! This thing di-
viies fifty-fifty. Where is il now
WHAT'S that-hehind those books
H. l wouldn't believe you under
oath. Go get 1t out from there let's
have look at the stuff"
He must have flung the other clear
across the room, for he came down
SPRAYING. his body striking against
the door of the closet, behind which
crouched. The catch broke under
the impact, and, before | could Graw
back, WAS in full view Of both men.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12

with jade green, silver, gold, black or
ivory; with buttercup. gold, black or
maise; with amber. gold, black or
maise; with sapphire. silver. gold,
black or ivory; with burnt orange,
black; with sky, sky, silver, gold or
ivory; with American Beauty, black,
gold or silver; with silver gray, silver,
pink or black; with coral, black, gold
or silver; with brown, brown or gold ;
with Napoleon blue, silver, ivory or
gold; with taupe, taupe or ivory; with
tangerine, black or silver; with violet
violet, silver, gold o. black.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12
TWO INFORMAL FROCKS;
BLOUSES GROW LONGER

front. which may reach nearly 10 the
bottom of the skirt.
This lengthening of blOuSes indi-
Gates that they have become even more
important in the wardrobe than they
have been. They follow the lead Of
dresses in their sleeves and neck lines
sleeves are longer and often elabO-
rated and neck lines are higher. There
are some three-quarter-length sleeves
and many full length. either tlaring or
gathered into cuff at the wrist. The
tlaring sleeves require trimming and
are brimming over with II. Beads,
yarn and silk embroiderieS and ap-
plique work all make opportunity for
the use of contrasting cOlors that en-
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12
TN SPITE Of the slim sIIhouet

TN SPITE of the slim sllhouette-or
because Of its success and popular
ity-frocks for afternoon wear are
addicted to panels, draperieS. plalt-
ingS and other embellishments thar res
cue them from too meager simplicity.
Or. if they have none of these. they
may look to sleeves for help. The sea-
son puts such emphasis on sleeves.
presents them in so many styles and
goes To such extremes i'm their decora-
ton, thai they may well assume all the
responsibility Of providing the only
decorative features in even an impOr-
tant model.
In the two dresses for informal af
ternoOn wear, shown below. the use
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12
BOSCHEE'S SYRUP
AlIays Irritation, Soothes and Heals
Throat and Lung Inflammation.

The almost constant irritation of a
cough keeps the delicate mucous mem
brane of the throat and lungs in a con-
gested condition, which BOSchee's Syrup
gently and quickly sOothes and heals.
For this reason it has been a favorite
household remedy for colds. coughs.
bronchitis and especially for lung
troubles in millions of homes all over
the world for the last tifty-fve years,
enabling the patient to obtain a good
nights rest, free from coughing, with
easy expectoration in the morning
You can buy BOschee's Syrup wherever
medicines are Observation-Disclosures.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12
Modern Speed.

Still Buck-Man. :elI You I'm the
fastest guy on record. Many time
I've outrun a bullet for four miles and
got away from II clean.
Civvie Again-Call thar speed?
ShuckS. can turn out tn Iectric
light and be in bed before the room
is dark-American Legion Weekly.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12
DYED HER SKIRT, DRESS,
SWEATER AND DRAPERIES

Each package of Diamond Dyes" con-
tains directions so simple any woman can
dye OF tint her worn, shabby dresses,
skirts, waists, coats, stockings, sweaters,
coverings, draperies, haDgings, everything,
even if she has never dyed before. Buy
Diamond Dyes"-no other kind-then per
feet home dyeing is sure because Diamond
Dyes are guaranteed not to spot, fade,
streak. or run. Tell your druggist whether
the material you wish to dye is wool or
silk, or whether it is linen, cotton or
mixed ds.-advertisement.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12
Fatal to Friendship,

mfr. Wadleigh seems to have few
Intimate friends"
Its his own fault"
Why sou
Hes always been lending sums
ranging from so to $50 to people who
talk as If they would die of chagrin
If they owed him money longer than
81 hours, and then proceed to make
IL lifetime obligation. Birmingham
Age-Herald.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12
Possibility Of Another Ice Ace.

A succession of such eruptions as
that of the Mt. Katmai volcano in
Alaska in June. 1912, would plunge
the earth into another ice age by re-
ducing the suns temperature to low
degree on earth, DR.. Robert E. Griggs
said before the American Association
for Advancement of Science.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12
CORRECT SHADES IN SHOES
List Compiled by Fashion Artists De-
tails Shades Of Footgear for
Wear With Dresses.

The following list. compiled by CON-
petent fashion artists. shows the color
OF shoes that should be worn with
dresses of different shades.
With shades of lilac, one may wear
shoes in lilac, silver. gold or black
With corbeau blue, silver gold, or black
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12
tnetficacy of PRAYER

deacon Fisher is a hard man TO
deal with on week days, but he prays
as loud as anybody on Sunday"
Yes" said Squire Witherbee. For
twenty years I've been hearin' the dea-
con ask the Lord 10 make him a
better man, but I'm afraid the Lord
amt maxim much progress. Dir
mingham Age-lIerald.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12
NAME "BeIER" is ON
GENUINE ASPIRIN
Take Tablets Without Fear, il You
See the Safety "Sayer
Cross"

If you want the true. world famous
Aspirin. as prescribed by physicians for
over twenty-One years. you must ask
for "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin"
The "Baysr Cross" is stamped on
each tablet and appears on each pack
age for your protection against imija-
nS.-AdvertiSement.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12
The Lona and Short Of L.

Frank" observed the wife, ''you
were talking in your sleep last night,
and you frequently spoke in terms of
endearment of certain Euphemia.
Who is Euphemia?'
"Why, my dear, that was my sis
ter's name"
Frank. Your sisters name was
Mary
Yes, dear, but we called her Eu-
phemia for short"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12
Old Window Shades.

When window shades get cracked
and faded and beyond use, take them
from the roller and soak in warm water
until coloring matter is thoroughly
softened. Put in boiler in strong suds
and boil, changing water when it be-
comes too much cOlored. Dry In
strong sunlight and they will become
white and suitable for covering ironing
boards and to use as busters.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12

The charm of bathroom is IT'S spot.
lessness. BY the use Of Red Cross Ball
Blue. all cloths and towels retain their
whiteness until worn out.-Advertise-
ment
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12

Plant parsley seed in one Of your
house jardinieres. 1t will make an
attractive plant for the house and
when grown can be used for the table.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12

Whatever his trials, the farmer does
not know the horror Of having no
food In his cupboard.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12

Judge not your neighbor; he may
he on the jury when 1t is your turn
10 face the judge.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12

new and becoming very popular In
various shades of gray for finishing
frocks and blouses. They belong TO the
family of fabric furs and new pushes
that are claiming the attention Of de-
signers.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12

Is, at last, the ire 10 be taken out
of Ireland?
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-12

Successful dentists live from hand
to mouth.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-25
Three Recent Murders and Losses of Millions Emphasize Perils Postmaster General Hays's Forces Faced Before He Provided Riot : Guns and Revived Old Time Command
 Relies Also on Aid of Public in
 Hunting Down Robbers

He is apparently working on the theory tnals of the country come to realization that the Post Office Department Is out to end criminal attacks upon the mails the sooner those attacks will cease. He also believes the public has a right to know the true condition of affairs and what steps it's servants are taking to correct that Condi- ton. Incidentally, this policy has the prac- tical application hinted at heretofore, name ly, that when the public becomes fully aroused it will prove of inestimable assist ance in helping to prevent robbery of the mails and in experiencing the criminals if such robberies occur.
 Lest some i'll informed youth should get the idea that the life of the mail robber is one of ease and luxury, even under the most favorable circumstances, 1t is interesting to note that the records of the post office in spectors' department show that despair
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-25
Offers Reward of S5,ooo
 For Capture of Any Mail Robber

A few days later. Postmaster General Hays took another important step in his campaign against mail robbers. By order issued May he offered a reward of 5000 to any post office employee, except a post office inspector, or any civil officer or other citizen who would deliver into custody mail robber. This order was brought to the attention of every post office employee, posted in every post office and published in newspapers throughout the country.
 The efficacy of this move is alres>1F be- coming apparent Hardly day passes without telegramS or letters being received a the chief inspectors office in Washington giving information clues concerning rob berries. and much of this information has proved valuable, not only in apprehending mail robbers. but also in recovering loot
 Since the figures compiled by Postmaster General Hays concerning the amount of property recovered were tabulated a con siderable amount of additional loot has fallen into the hands of the inspectors, and it is expected that these amounts will be greatly increased as the full force of the action makes itself felt throughout the country.
 MT. Hays, with something of that same genius for organization which he showed ir his management of the Republican Presi- 6eptial campaign last fall, is enlsting the cooperation of the people at large. He is striving to make every citizen feel that the postal service of the United States is the property of the citizens of the United States and that every law abiding individual has a direct interest in seeing that those who attack the system are brought to punish ment-
 In addition to the policy of arming postal employees. MT. Hays has shown a departure from the beaten paths in another important respect. The policy of previous postal ad- ninistrations has been one of absolute secrecy with regard to mail robberies. The general theory apparently Rwas that to air such matters might be to put the idea of Tobbing the mails into the heads of po-
 
 would never have initiative enough to think Of them as a possible field for their illegal endeavor There was also a. pretty definite idea. at least the part of many officials, that it was none of the public's business whether it's money was stolen from the mails.
 Mir. Hays takes the view that blinking at facts never cured an unpleasant condition.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-25

business in a cooler, more cautious way than the desperate youngster who has made up his mind to get rich at one fell swoop die in the attempt.
 The professional burglar has one very marked failing-he leaves what the post of flee inspectors call lear marks Skilled in spectors who for years have made a study of the records and works of criminals are often able to tell, at least to their satis- faction, who pulled" a particular "job" merely by the manner in which it was cuted.
 The holdup man is an entirely different proposition. investigations of post office inspectors have proved that in many in stances he is without a previous criminal record. Young men from the country dis tricts who came to the cities 9 result of the war, either a result of entering the military service or because they were at tracted by the high wages, are apparently one of the most prolific sources of desperate young criminals. The shutting down of these industries. with resulting unemploy- ment, found many young men with eXtrava- gant tastes and no means of gratifying them. The more reckless and interruptions among them turned easily and naturally crime. In most instances these amateurs observed none of the rules of the game, which for years had been worked out by professional criminals, depending on the boldness of their attack and their willingness to take humaa life. if necessary, to carry them through
 It is particularly against this class of criminal that Postmaster General Tfays's policy is aimed. When it was a ques- ton of matching skill against skill the post office inspectors were more than match for the professional criminal. But now it has become matter of force against force. The department, of which Chief Inspector Sim mons is the head has through intelligence and perseverance, built up reputation for efficiency which is surpassed by no other similar body in the world. A Sherlock Holmes or an Arsene Lupin in Washington New York or San Francisco. however, is .ra=-f ion, 1TrN-T criminal in St Cloud. AIinn., who is deter mined to take registered mail bag from an unprotected clerk or die in the attempt.
 PoStmaster-C General Hays believes the only way to meet the present situation is to to it that every mail clerk intrusted with valuable mail has gun and knows how to use it. When the order to arm all essential employees was promulgated Chief Inspector
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-25
Post Office Inspectors Admit There
 Are Few Jimmy Valentines

While post office inspectors are inclined to smile a little at the Jimmy Valentines of fiction, who are able to open the most mod safes and vaults with no other tools than their representative fingers and an ab- normal sense of hearing. they freely admit that there have been instances of unusually gifted criminals who could open the simpler types of strong box without tbe aid of cX- plosives. They point out that there is ap- parently considerable foundation for the re- ported instances of famous cracksmen from San Quentin Penitentiary being taken to San Francisco after the great earthquake and fire of 1906 open safes and vaults after experts from safe manufacturing es g tablishmentS had failed. They are agreed however, that Jimmy Valentine himself N ould have difficult time opening the safes which now being manufactured for the larger banking institutions and for metro politan post offices.
 The typical post office burglar goes armed to he sure, and he will not hesitate to shoot if shooting is necessary to effect his escape. He will not rule, kill wantonly, how ever. a characteristic in which he is different from the modern school of hoIdup men which has developed in the last eighteen months. He knows the seriousness of mu-- der, consequently he proceeds about his
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-25
HoElrps Rapidly Overriding
 BurgIaries in Point Of Number

Post office inspectors divide the criminal attacks upon the mails and the post office service into two general classes, burgIaries and holdUps. The records of the department show that in the past burglaries have been more frequent than holdups though with the present unUsual situation the two classes of crime are now found with practically the same frequency.
 The post office burglar is, as a general rule, professional crimnal-ordinarily who has been in prison. He works night and by stealth, entering post office and blowing open the safe with nitroglycerine or dynamite. His job is technical one. He must know the use of explosives must be able to judge the amount necessary for his purpose and must be careful to see that the charge is placed so that 1t will accomplish the desired result without unduly wrecking the establishment or making more noise than is absolutely necessary.
 Many crackSmen manufacture their own nitroglycerine, finding it easIer to conceal their trail in that way than if they bought the explosive. Others use the acetylene lamp to cut their way into the strong box, and though this method is less dangerous in some respects it requires a considerable knowledge of the working of iron and steel. There record a number of instances of craCksmen being killed by the ignorant careless handling of the explosives.