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Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

say. the average is not bad. Prob
ably they viii grow louder later in the
evening, when they take the lid on"
Il don't believe they ever dO-that
is, entirely. Mr.. Mclaughlin. the de-
tectiye who came with us, said this
was really the most dangerous place
In town from the police viewpoint. Its
very surface quiet made it a special
menace. Nothing was ever permitted
to occur here which would give the
department any excuse for a raid. II
there was a fight. or even a murder,
it was hushed up instantly, and the
victim hidden away before even the
patrOlman on the block could hear
about 1t. He mentioned several cases !;
and said the walters were especially
selected to take care of any rough
house"
Perhaps that is what makes it pop
ular with the class they cater TO-"
"Safe, you mean. Yes; he said they
could spot any criminal of reputation
in the country at Perond's. II they
only waited long enough; that half
the big jobs In New York were plotted
at these tables"
Il begin to comprehend" said
jocularly, 'why | was received as
distinguished guest. The headwaiter
must have recognized me as an old
pal-my face is my fortune"
''TIe may have mistaken yor for
Daily" she admitted soberly, "but
more likely ii was your tip which
made him so attentive. You are some
spender, Mr.. Severn"
THAT depends on who l am with !;
this is an unusual occasion"
She did no. smile, or look at me-
but leaned. slightly forward. drawing
hack a fold of the curtain with one
hand, so as to gain a wider glimpse
of the large room without. A mo-
ment she remained motiOnless; then
turned her face sideways toward me.
"Waldron is already here" she whiS-
pered warningly. "He is alone at that
second table, against the pillar. Step
around this side and you can see I;
the man with gray, bushy hair"
could not easily have mistaken the
fellow; his appearance was too en-
phatically that of the Russian Jew Of
certain type to enable him to con-
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
CRIMINALS USE THEIR BRAINS
q! ,fession" Of Roguery Today Has
Vsen to oic.iN Almost Ap-
proach'| a Fine Art

(,c big 70 - Jewelr.- in the
soy n of Frln. gently are a re-
mtider Of the ,uity of the modern
sr uhal. The L ewes may have been
.p.H men. but the probability Is that
l,. ere lmpOrtatlOns from England
Jr sr tralia or the United States.
~. mails engaged in the "blg push"
are much-traveled men. The whole
world is their hunting ground. A few
thousand miles are of little moment
with thousands of dollars as the ulti-
mate goal.
Expert Jewel thieves, confidence
tricksterS. card Sharpers, opponents Of
the "infallible" betting system-all
ut one time or another make tours
Of the world. If necessary, in order
to pick up wealthy victims and by
SkillfuI nursing lull them into a belief
that dishonesty is a silly rumor In
stead Of an irrefragable fact.
II does seem strange to the millions
OF people who carefully guard their
pennies that men are to be found who
will hand over thousands Of dollars to
comparative strangers only to find
when too late that they have been
Swindled.
A fool and his money, we are told.
soon part; yet. as a matter of fact,
Il is the man who regards himself as
shrewd and careful who is most sought
after by these ingenious intriguerS.
The fool Is apt to be too suspicious;
and. anyway. he has not much money.
Every liner that leaves Great Brit
ain has among Its first-class passen-
gers criminals who are making the
voyage for the pleasure Of working"
From Continental Edition Of the
London Mail.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
The Mystery of
theSilverDag

ceal his birthright His back was to-
ward us, yet as he occasionally cast
his eyes about over the faces Of those
around him, l had glimpse OF
beaked nose, and sallOw, dull COM
pleXiOn, which seemed to blend natu-
rally into a scraggllng beard Of no
perceptible color. His hair though
was irOn-gray, apparently uncut for
weeks, and thrust back from an I'M
usually high forehead, so as to give
the man a ruffled, unkeInpt appear
ance far from pleasing. He was big
all over, strangely burly for a Jew,
with broad shoulders and large hands,
thickly covered with hair.
| moved back around the table as
Francois appeared. and resumed my
seat, keeping silent until the waiter
again vanished, and left us alone
And now that you have located the
fellow" ! asked curiOusly. "what do
you propose dOing-gO out and talk
with him."
She shook her head.
Il have reason TO believe he expects
to meet some one here" she ex-
planned. II do not know who; that
is one thing desire to find out From
what you have told me tonight rather
think now il may be Harris"
"TO divvie up?"
ITO talk Il over, at least; they'd
hardly bring the stun in here. Prob
ably by this time that is safely
planted"
Francois came back, and we devoted
ourselves to the meal, although could
observe her glancing constantly
through the opening in the curtains to
make sure of her man. Finally
Francois disappeared with the rem
nants, while we awaited the serving
Of dessert. From my seat / could see
nothing of the Russian.
mo one arrived YETI" l inquired.
The jew still there?"
"He remains alone eating. All! my
guess was right-isn't that Harris,
who has just come in?"
1t was Gentleman George" beyond
the shadow of n doubt. He had evil
IDENTIFY located WaldrOn the moment
of entering the room, and with no
other thought in his mind headed
straight toward where the letter sat.
The Jew glanced up, saw him ap-
preaching, and drew partially back
from the table, the knife he had been
using still grlpped in his hand.
His posture was that of defense, Of
one who anticipates possible attack.
Nor did Harris expression and man.
ner render this improbable. The lat
ter pushed his way forward with an
CRY strides. until he reached the man
he sought, leaning over the table to
front him, his face black with pas
sion, his first words plainly audible
to us above the din of a jazz band.
To BE CONTINUED)
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

Ii was indeed a cOzy spot, with the
heavy curtains held aside. A divan
Of soft plush across the end, a table
covered with snowy linen, and already
/ glistening with silver and glass, In
the center, and three exceedingly COM
! Portable chairs.
ut is very fine, Msieur," said.
quite to my satisfaction. You might
lower one Of those curtains, il you
will. Yes, that is much better. Is
| Francois our waiter?"
"Oui. Msicur; you would be servedf
The table de holt, Francois. These
dishes are ready-but. M'sieur, we
serve quickly whatever you wish"
lie spread his hands cXpreSsively,
glanced swiftly about TO assure him
self all WAS well, and backed out, still
politely bowling, leaving the attentive
Francois beside me, pad in hand. At
my suggestion the lady gave the or
der, using discretion. | thought, while
! ! supplemented with bottle of wine,
In spite of the energetic negative con-
/
waiter departed | surveyed my com
panion. realizing as never before how
| extremely attractive she was. She
must have read something of this in
my eyes, for her own smiled wiSt.
fully.
What is 1t you were thinking
abOut?"
Perhaps l had better not tell"
Another secret? Well, then, an
swer this-what do you think of
PerOnds?"
Actually I am unable to realize
where ! am" answered honestly
| The contrast from those dark streets,
suggestive Of crime, TO this brilllancy
is altogether too sudden. 1t has left
me dazed; my mind refuses to func.
| ton"
ut affected me that way the first
visit. l could not convince myself of
the true nature of the place; Il
seemed-well, altogether too respect
able. I always associated the under.
world with rOughness and poverty, pc.
lice surveillance. and all that. But
look out there; il is like a big hotel
dining-rOOm after the play. Those
wOmen-sOme of them, at least-are
really elegantly dressed. and in excel.
lent taste, and there is no more noise
no more cOarsenesS, than | have wit
messed at the Waldorf. The men are
not bad-loOking, either, do you think p
well. there are all grades here
now that ! look about; yet, as you
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

I'm discouraged and tired OF life
declared the head Of the family.
"Why so despOndentT" asked his
friend.
Statistics"
"Statistics7 What's that got to DC
with it,"
"Yes; they say that five hours Of
work a day is enough to supply eact
member Of the community with a liv
ing. provided the work be equally
shared by all.
"Well, I'm the only one in five In
my family that labors. So, II stats
tics are true. to support the crowd I've
got to work 25 hours a day"
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
WOMEN NEED SWAMP ROOT

Thousands Of women have kidney and
bladder trouble and never suspect it.
Women's 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
condition, they may cause the other or.
gans TO become diseased.
Pain in the back, headache, loss of am
bition, nervousness, are often times symp.
toms Of kidney trouble.
Don't delay starting treatment. DR..
kilmer's SEamp-Root, q physicians pre-
scripton, obtained at any drug store. NAV
be just the remedy needed to overcome
such conditions.
Get a medium or large size bottle i'm.
mediAtely from any drug store.
However, II you wish first to test thiI
great preparation send ten cents to DR.
kilmer 4 Co, Binghamton, N. Y, for !
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Advertisement.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
Never the Same Again.

1t was a perfect French night. In
other words. the rain was coming down
steadily and the mud was at Its stick
lest. In SQUAD" fOrmatiOn-twOs,
threes. fves and sixes-a regiment Of
BuffalOes was moving into an alleged
rest camp. The accent was on the
camp.
The most fOrlOrn Of all the forIorn
crew staggered against a barracks
doorway. where he was accOsted by
white non-cOm.:
swell. Sam. whaddye think of this
war now? Pretty good war;"
With a facial expression that said
he meant 1t, Sam replied:
Boss, dis yeah war never was a
good war-and dis last day practically
done ruined 1t completely."-Amerlcan
Legion Weekly.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
The COMING Contest.

81 see your town is going to vote
on the question of issuing bonds for
a water works system" said a guest.
what do you anticipate will be the
outcome1"
Hard to tell" replied the landlord
Of the tavern at Tumlinville, Ark.
The young people are mostly for II.
and the folks that have travelled and
like to show off, and the newcomers
from the North, and so on. But the
Old-timers are unanimously ag'ln It,
They say they've never gone swimmln'
In a house yet and it's too late now
to learn old dogs new tricks. and, any
how, they're opposed to paying for the
privilege Of going into GOdalmlghty's
free water So 1t looks like a stand
Off."-kansas City Star.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
FUNNY, BUT WITH A BITE


The worst men have the best man
nerS
Love at first sight Is minus second
sight.
There would be no fun In life Il
one never took risks.
Beware OF the woman who never
complains about her husband.
No nice girl wants to be married
until her mother tells her that she
can't.
No woman can afford to let her hUs-
band know what she really tins Il
him.
One-haR OF the world Is glad
the other half doesn't know how
lives.
The woman who Is too busy to think
Of pretty froeks had better never been
born.
A permanent husband may be q
mixed blessing, but a movable one 10
a tragedy.
The man who takes a girl for better
! or worse should hope for the best and
expect the worst.
A touch OF rouge gives a woman the
same feeling that a whisky and soda
gives to a man.
You'll never convince a man that
there's perfect peace In heaven II his
wife's relatives are candidates for q
pair Of wings.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
EXolutIon Of a Name.

IT thought your wife's name was
ElizabethY'
$50 II is"
Then why do you call her Peggyr
"ShOrt for Pegasa."
what has that got to do with tit"
"Why, Pegasa is feminine for Pega-
sus."
"WenT"
"weII, Pegasus Is an immortal
steed."
what Of thatT'
"Shl Not so loud. She's in the
next room. You see, an immortal
steed is an everlasting nag, and there
you areF'
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
The Nature of Time

time. Literature has expressed the
consciousness of llfe's brevity In some
Of its most moving pages. Those who
regard life as but a stage In an end
less existence. alike with those who
look for no prolongstion Of its mys-
terry beyond death, agree In recogniz'
ing times immense worth. From
primitive ages men have measured
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS

is greatly relieved by constitutional treat.
ment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
IL a constitutional remedy. Catarrhal
Deafness is caused by an infiamed con-
chan Tube. When this tube Is infiamed
you have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing. and when II is entirely closed
Deafness Is the result. Unless the In
f1ammatlon can be reduced, your hearing
may be destroyed forever. HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE acts through the
blood on the mucous surfaces Of the sys-
tenn. thus reducing the Inflammation and
assisting Nature in restoring normal con-
ditions.
Circulars free. All Druggists.
F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio.-Ad-
vertisement
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

ii with care as II aware that u must
be husbandel. Water glasses. sand
glasses, candles. sundials and clocks
Of every description show how in all
ages the responsible for putting this
precious gift Of time to proper use
has been ecognized.-London Times
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
Meanings Of Dream Faces.

To see a grim, distorted face de-
notes suffering. To see a handsome
face of the opposite sex, good news
and happiness. To dream your face
is handsome signifies long life, but IL
pinched and pale, sorrow, loss Of q
friend. II your face is dirty and you
wash 1t, you va repent OF some ss
tionS.
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Melted.

$50 you have made up with Clip
ping?"
Yes" said Mr.. TwObble. 81 couldn't
resist the spirit in which his apology
was offered. When a man comes to
lme and says he's sorry and unwraps
package done up to look like a pair
Of shoes and says, What we need now
is a cOrkscrew.' I'm not adamant,
sir, and in such circumstances hope ]
never will be-" Birmingham Age
Herald.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

From Kant to Bergson philosophers
have discussed the nature Of time.
Their debates are not for the plain
man. He does not theorize about time;
he has to live 1t. II is sufficient for
him I know that time is the very stun
Of re. and that 1t is exceedingly preci'
Gus. Al best we live but q few
'ieeting years We have but a short
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

With the antiseptic. fascinating Cuti-
cura Talcum Powder, an exquisitely
scented convenient, economical face,
skin. baby and busting powder and
perfume. Renders other perfumes SUI
perfiuous. One of the Cuticura Toilet
Trio (Soap, Ointment, Talcum) .-Ad
yertisement,
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
Personal Exemption.

Mrs. Henpeck - Hereafter, bring
me your pay envelope as 1t Is handed
you. unbrOken. There's a shortage
here. Explain.
Mr.. Henpeck (bravely)-I took out
my car fare and lunch money. which
under the income tax law l interpret
as my personal exemption.-New York
Sun.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
peIieaey 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, Nd, disposed Of 81 dishes OF
II at their first sitting. Fifteen each
for the boys and sixteen for dad.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

lite At could
doctor but did Pkham Vegetable Compound
advertised with results able
medicine friends
publish Mrs A Ohio
An Illinois woman relates her experiences:
Bloomington I'LL female trouble
had could
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heard of Lydia Pnkham Vegetable Compound bottles
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appeal who struggle with their daily tasks just
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daily often clothes
selves and for their children work in their gardens all the while suffering
blues and troubles which the foundation Of life until there comes
would only profit BY the of these three and
Der Lydia Pkhas Vegetable Compound the
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There hardly nghbcrhood United
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Lydia Pinkham Private Text Book AILMENTS Pecu
to Women" will Write
The Lydia Il. Pinkham Lynn,
This book contains valuable information.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
Vanity Of the Sex.

Hubby-We've certainly got a house
full of flies.
wlfey-Yes, and I think they're all
females, too.
Hubby - What makes you think
that?
Wifey-Why, they all settle on the
mirrors.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

"He has great faith in his fellow.
man."
what makes you think so?"
HE even believes taxicab drivers
are anxious 70 avoid accidents"
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
Perfectly Healthy.

as this son you speak Of ado
lescentg'
'No; he's as healthy as any boy you
ever saw"
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
Hhane are Many.

There are many who talk on from
ignorance rather than from xnowl-
edge. and who find the forrpAe an In
exhaustible fund OF conversation
Haxjitt.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
The Reason.

Discontinued Wife-Several Of the
men | refused before / married you
are richer than you are now.
Husband-Yes, and that's why.
Boston Transcript.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

Since we cannot get what we Ike.
an excellent plan is to like what We
can get.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

Why employ a physician who recon-
mends a change-and then takes all
you have left?
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

Stage-struck girls should think twice
before they begin to act.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
THE TRIALS OF
A HOUSEWIFE
How They Have Been Endured and How Overcome by
Lydia E. PinEhamS Vegetable Compound
Experience of a Providence Woman

Providence, R. I.-"I took Lydia
E. Pinkhsm's Vegetable Compound
for q female trouble and backache.
Itbegsn just after my baby was born,
and l did the best ! could about get
ting my work done, but i had awful
beAring-down pains 80 | could not
stand on my feet. / read in the papers
about Lydia E. Pinkham 3 Vegetable
Compound and the good it was doing
other women, and I have got dandy
results from il and will always rec
ommend it. You can use these facts
as testimonial if you wish. Mrs.
HERBERT L. CAssEN, Is Mem Court
Providence, R. l.
Ohio woman for three years
could hardly keep about and
do her homework she was so i'll.
Made well by Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound:
Fsyette, O.-'For about threeyearI
Twas verynervous and had backache,
sideAche, dragging down pains, could
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Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

Do more than you are paid for.
Some day you will collect.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

Make your environment lest your
environment unmake you.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
Knew What He Wa Doing.

PhOtoplay Writer-"But look here
This character is supposed to be a
very h0mely man. and you have cast
for that part the handsOmest man, in
your company" Director-'Oh. he'll
be homely enough when the camera
man and the developer get through
with him. You see. he's engaged 70
the star. and both Of those boys are In
love with her.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

Ideals are never attained, because
ideals are impossibilltles, this being a
human world.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
Buy That Used Motor
Truck From Us

We are old established and rslIable-you
take no risk All Sizes and makes at prices
that are right Visit our factory and look
them over. or write for prices
THE q. A. sCHACHr MOTOR TRUCK CO.
Factory sth and Evans Sta. Cincinnati. Ohio
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

You'll never convince a man that
there's perfect peace In heaven II his
wife's relatives are candidates for q
pair Of wings.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15
The Census.

what are you tabulating nowy''
''Gainful occupations" Il see. And
where shall we list pOetsg"
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

A touch Of rouge gives a woman the
same feeling that a whisky and soda
gives to a man.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

The man who takes a girl for better
or worse should hope for the best and
expect the worst.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

Beware OF the woman who nevE
complains about her husband.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

The worst men have the best man
ners
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

There would be no fun In life Il
one never took risks.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

A permanent husband may be q
mixed blessing. but a movable one IL
a tragedy.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1921-09-15

No nice girl wants to be married
until her mother tells her that she
can't.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-07-28
MARLBORO

II. G.. Warnock of Holyoke spent the
weekend with his family at the Poplars.
Mrs. w. A. Prouty and son. Reuben.
of Brattleboro are camping on Lyman
Hill.
Mrs Helen Angler of New York comes
this week to the home of her uncle, ii. G..
Warren, for a brief stay.
Miss Mira Boynton, who has been
spending several weeks at II. J. Eames
went to her home in Northampton Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs H. c. Warren, who were
with friends in Guilford last week re
turned Sunday. Mr.. Warren is serious
ly i'll.
Masters Winchester Warnock and
DOran Guild, members of the Congrega-
tional church choir are expected to sing
next Sunday morning.
Charles Adams who has been in the
service at Camp Devons the past wear.
received his discharge last week and is
with friends here for few weeks.