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ing to drive into me began to take
hold, just q little. In spite Of what l
knew-or thought knew. Was 1t
barely possible, after all, that there
had been foul play Of some sort?
In the first place. something had
been done to me by somebody: 1t was
sure thing that hadn't crippled and
half-killed myself all by my lonesome.
Then they had said that the boss
stayed up with Mr.. Ripley that night
until after ten o'clock, and had then
gone up to go 70 bed. That being the
case, how could anybody have got to
him between that time and the leav-
ing time of the midnight Fast Mail to
tell him about Mrs. Sheila?
Anyway 1t was stacked up, II made
three-cornered puzzle, needing some
body to tackle 1t right away; and
when I finally went to sleep 1t was
with the notion that, sick or no sick.
l was going to turn out early In the
morning and get busy.
was well enough to get up the next
morning, and when l phoned to Mr..
Van Britt he sent his car out to the
majors to take me down to the Office.
Just before / left the house, Mrs.
Sheila waylaid me, and after telling
me that l must be careful and not
take cold I'm the burnt hand, she put
In another word about the boss dis
appearance.
II want you to remember what
said last night. Jimmie. and not let
the others talk you over into the be-
lief that Mr.. Norcross has gone away
because he was either discouraged or
afraid. He wouldn't do that: you
know It, and I know 1t. We are his
friends, you and I. and we must stand
by him and defend him when he Isn't
here to defend himself"
1t did me good to hear her talk
that way. I had been sort of getting
ready to dislike her for letting the
boss get In SO deep and not telling
him straight out that she was mar
ried woman and he mustn't; but
when, saw that she was trying to be
just as loyal to him as was, It pulled
me over to her side again.
IHOuSn tne DOsS uisdppedIdHCe WAS
now four days old. things were still
In sort Of daze down at the rail-
road offices. Mr.. Van Britt, being the
general superintendent and next In
command, had moved over into the
boss Office, and Fred May was doing
his shorthand work. They wouldn't
let me do anything much--I couldn't
do much with my right arm In q
sling-so had chance to hang
around and size up the situation. II
yon want to know how It sized up,
you can take It from me that It was
pretty bad. People all along the line
We're bombarding Mr.. Van Britt with
letters and kilograms wanting to know
what was going to be done. and what
the change In management was GO
Ing to mean for the public, and all
that. You see. Mr.. Norcross had laid
out mighty attractive program In
the little time he had been at the
wheel, and now It looked as II II was
all going to be dumped into the ditch.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1921-05-20

told anybody yet but Mr.. Norcross
but II you 60 to making trouble for
: him and the railroad company, I'll &c
into court and swear to what know |!
He was halfway out of the door
when l got through, and he never
made any sign that he heard what
said. After he was gone began to
sense, just a little, how big fool
had made of myself. But was still
mad clear through at the idea that
he had taken me for the other kind OF
fool-the kind that wouldn't know
enough to be sure that the president
Of a big corporation wouldn't get
down to tampering with common
clerk unless there was some big thing
to be stood Off by 1t.
Stewing and sizzling over 1t. put
tered around with the papers on my
desk for quite little while before
remembered the two kilograms. and
the fact that I'd have to 60 and stick
the three-bladed knife into Mr.. Nor
cross. When did remember, showed
the messages into my pocket. flcked
Off the lights and started to go up
town and hunt for the boss.
After closing the outer door of the
Office don't recall anything particular
except that I felt my way down the
headquarters stair In the dark and
groped across the lower hall to the
outside door that served for the stair
case entrance from the street. When
had felt around and found the brass
knob. something happened, l didn't
know just what In the tiny little
fraction of second that had left.
as you might say. between the hearse
and the grave. had vague notion
that the door was falling over on me
and mashing me fiat; and after that,
everything went blank.
When l came to life out Of what
seemed like an endless succession OF
bad dreams II was broad daylight and
the sun was shining brightly through
some fiImy kind Of curtain stun In a
big window that looked out toward the
west was In bed, the room was
strange. and my right hand was
wrapped up In q lot Of cotton and
bandaged.
l hadn't more than made the first
restless move before I saw = sort Of
pie-faced woman In a nurse's cap and
apron start to Get up from where she
was sitting b. ths window. Before
she could come evor - the bed, some-
body opened : - end tip-tosd =
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$50 Hatch ana make ) ts1sa.. lAsA

Can you add anything more"
could. but I didn't want to. Mr..
Van Britt didn't know anything about
the Sand Greek siding hold-up. or !
supposed he didn't. and didn't want
to be the first one to tell him. Besides,
the whole business was beside the
mark. Maisie Ann knew, and l knew,
that the boss strong and unbreakable
as he was In other ways. had simply
thrown up his hands and quit because
somebody had told him that Mrs.
Sheila had husband living. So !
just said
Nothing that would help out" ana
after he had talked little while
longer our only millionaire went down
stairs again.
It's SO funny how things change
around for person just by giving
them time TO sort OF shake down into
place and fit themselves together.
After while the chin edge Of the
wedge that Mrs. Sheila had been try
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"REsIeNED-eAvE UP AND RAN AwAy~


which
financial
rescue chadw The latter offers Noross the Of the
Dun president Of the line Norcros learning that shna
Rufus Hatch Guave Henckel
in
low
The L'Anse sentinel., 1921-05-20
"You Ar. sparrIna wIth Me, JlmmIe.v

taken idea of being loyal to Mr.. Nor
cross. You needn't, you know. Mr..
Norcross has told me all about his
plans; he has even been generous
enough to say that l helped him make
them. That Is why cannot under
stand why he should do as he has
done--or at least AZ everybody be-
lleves he has done"
! saw how It was. She was trying
to find some explanation that would
clear the boss, and perhaps implicate
the Hatch crowd. couldn't tell her
the real reason why he had run away.
Maisie Ann had been right q right
about that; we must keep II to our
two selvea But ] tried 70 let her
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
AUDITORIUM

THE Key to Power" is the title
OF today's offering at the Auditorium
which features Claire Adams and
Hugh Thompson. The picture is
unique in that practically every
scene is made out Of doors and al
the very place the story descrIses
The entire company journeyed to
the coal fields Of West Virginia and
there the action staged There is
not a single artificial set in the whole
production and nearly all who take
minor roles, are in real life just the
characters they represent on the
screen. As an added attraction for
today and tomorrow. we Will show
only authentic pictures of the worlds
champion Jack Dempsey in training
for the biggest ring battle of the
century. Also the second episode of
The Sky Ranger" the censor
proof" serial story. Of which the first
chapter was shown last Friday at
this theater. Beautiful June Caprice
and George B. Seitz are co-stars.
supported by an excellent company.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
BLACKSTONE

The story OF What's Your Repu-
tation Worth starring Corinne Grif-
nth which opens a two day engage
ment today deals with the adven-
lures Of a young stenographer. who
out OF admiration and love for her
employer is willing TO lend her name
that his wife may secure a divorce.
She, out Of admiration and love for
her employer. is unhappy in MS do
nestle hfe, and that his love for his
wife causes him TO desire that she
be- granted a divorce The wife, who
is infatuated with man. wants her
freedom
The story shows how young girl
may sacrifice her future, but never
mind what happens, il she keeps her
head, things VIII turn out for the
best
Unusual lighting effects have been
obtained by the director for this pro-
duction. In one scene candles are
the only lights used. The scene rep
resents a closeup of Corinne Griffith
a the piano. and this strange light
gives an enchanting, alluring effect,
ana presents the SUI III a. lAAoAN d
Turing manner than has ever been
presented before.
In another scene Corinne Griffin
and her leading man, Percy Nor
meth. are shown chatting on a win
er's evening before an open fireplace.
TIE glowing empers furnishing the
cniy ligh. used IN the seen, This
gives a silhouette effect which is un-
usually attractive.
Back lighting is used to great ad-
vantage in the dream palace scene,
and on two occasions real moonlight
has been photographed. giving the
scenes a beauty impossible to obtain
with artificial lights
A clever Educational comedy. as
well as latest International News.
showing latest topics of tie day,
are to be seen on the same program.
The international beauty. Miss
Jose Collins. who takes the leading
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
Secrets of the Movies Revealed

Q-How much does the average
feature film cost TO produce and what
percentage is paid ont in salaries to
the actors? Also what percentage is
paid for the scenario2
A-The average fve-reel feature
film costs 100000 to>S250. 900. In
ar average production costing $40
900 about IS per cent. or $4,000, Is
paid in salaries 20 the actors. In
such a production the average cost
for the scenario would be $2,795 or
I.99 per cent OF the total cost. About
10 per cent Of the cost Of a picture is
paid out in salaries TO mechanics.
electricians stage hands, carpenters
and laborers.
Q.-What film actress recently
lost two teeth when she was hurled
against a dresser while acting in a
movie scene2
A.-Dale Fuller. and her dentist
can both vouch for the fact that
tight scenes in the movies are any
thing but pink tea affairs. Dale lost
two teeth and consciousness when
Enrich Won Stroheim hurled her
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01

All OF the movie directors don't sit
In a rocking chair and take il easy.
There's John 3. Hyland. assistant
director of Star Dust" which stars
Hope Hampton.
He was interviewing prospective
extras for the picture. 1t was in
the first floor Of a New York theater
office.
Cne extra became so aggressive in
showing how he would act that Hv-
land backed away from him. He
tripped over a brief case. He fell
through a window to the pavement
He is in Flower Hospital now with
a broken bone or two. He will be
there several weeks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01

part in Where Is Ny Husband,
which is scheduled for a one day
showing at the Blackstone Sunday,
is assisted by Godfrey Tearle, who IS
also a famous figure on the stage.
Miss Collins easily ranks among the
most beautiful women on the screen,
and the scenic embellishmtnt TO
Where Is Ny Husband makes this
production one OF the most note
worthy photoplays OF its kind that
has been presented 10 the patrons
OF the Blackstone.
'AIilestones, a masterful picturi-
zation OF the phenomenal stage sue
cess by Arnold Bennett and Edward
Knobhch. opens a three day engage
ment at the Blackstone commencing
Monday. July 4th.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01

scross the room in a scene in Fool
ish Wives"
Q-Where was Carlisle Blackwell
born and how old Is he?
A.-Blackwell was born in Troy
Pa. in 1883. He was educated in
syracuse and has appeared in
number Of stage successes, among
which was the musical comedy,
Brown OF Harvard"
Q.-What is Hal Cooley's correct
name?
Ais college chums back in the
University OF Minnesota where he
was educated will remember him as
Hallum Burr.
Q.-To whom is Mildred Reardon
married?
A.-Mildred's private calling cards
bear the name Of Mrs J. Russell Hol-
lander. Jr.
Can you name three film actors OF
the same surname none Of whom
weighs less than 235 pounds? The
names Of these three heavyweights
will be revealed in this department
tomorrow.
Copyright. 1921.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01

life Of tea parties and debutante
and sub-deb affairs.
She read about Mrs Lydig Hoyt
going into the movies 70 escape the
social whirl. That decided her
So now she is appearing in a Pathe
serial. Hurricane Hutch" and the
director says she's making good in
whirlwind fashion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01

the drama by Arthur Hopkins and
a Stampede Madonna
Besides all OF these, she will play
the role OF Babbie in The Little
Minister" the Sir James VI. Barrie
play which made Maude Adams the
goddess OF the American stage.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
CASTLE

Today IS the last for South Bend
shOwings of the great Fitzmaurice-
Paramount spectacle of New York
life. The Gilded Lily" in which
Mae Murray and Lowell Sherman
are featured and which is now at the
Castle. May Allison in The Last
Card" succeeds IL.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
N1ETcHAN,S SCgFDu,F.

Thomas Meighan will be starred
IN "A Prince There Was" after he
completes "Cappy Kicks" Then he
will make The Sea Bride" an orig
lnal story by Edward sheldon This
will be reminiscent Of Male and
Female" in which many scenes were
on a desert island
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
LASALLE

May Allison in the new murder
mystery story, The Last Card" is
being shown at the LaSalle today.
Tomorrow William :. Hart in re-
turn Of an old favorite. The Tiger
Man" is on the bills.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01

Betty Compson has about complet-
ed AT the End OF the World. -
Among the pictures she viii make
in the next year are The Woman in
the Case from clyde Fitch's great
est play; The Sacrifice" from a
MAGAZINE serial. The Deluge." from
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-01
SOCIETY BUD IN FILMS.

Diana Deer. Il. is the daughter Of
one OF New York's society leaders.
Deer is not her correct name. oh
dear. no,
She graduated from convent
school four months ago. She faced
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22
LIVED ON MILK
AND CRACKERS
Bellows Falls Woman Had
to Be Propped Up On
Pillows

Il feel like different person and must
look like one too since taking Tanlac, as
my friends ire amazed when they see me
now SAID Mis- HI. Rhoades, Bellows
Fails. VnfAl5 - p 3 -
Only the grandest medicine in the
world could do what Tanlac did for me
l had stomach trouble. in sa4 bad. form for
seven years and finally Had gotten to
where for months l had to live on milk
and crackers. l had spells of indigestion
day and night and couldn't sleep lying
down. but had to be propped up in bed on
pillows.
'Tanlac certainly was revelation to
me- My digestion is perfect, l have
gained 10 pounds in weight and l sleep
- d cullu All nIgnJ long. In the morn
ing l get up bright and cheerful, eat Il
hearty breakfast and go singing about
my homework, happy as Il lark.
Tanlac Is sold IN BrattlebUro by the
Brattleboro Drug Co, Albert Schroeder,
Londonderry, Vt, and NJ. G. Williams,
Putncy. Vt.-AdYertisement.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22
Says Pile Remedy Worth
$4,000 a Box

ct have had itching piles ever since my earli-
est recollection. I am So years old and have
suffered terribly. I have tried many remedies
and doctors, but no cure. About eight weeks
ago I saw your ad fora Peterson's Ointment.
The first application stopped all itching, and
in three days all soreness. 1 have only used
one box and consider l am cured. You have
my grateful, heartfelt thanks, and may every
one that has this trouble see this and give your
ointment, that is worth hundred dollars or
more a box, a trial Sincerely yours, A.
North Columbus, Ohio"
Peterson's Ointment for Piles. Eczema. and
old sores is only IS cents a large box at all
druggists Mail orders filled by Peterson Oint,
ment Co., Inc, Buffalo, N. Y.-Advertisement
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

Lovely leather handbags. brilliantly
colored bead necklaces and fine silk
hosiery are attracting many purchasers
at Mrs. Smiths Hat shop. Thrifty buy
ers appreciate the fine quality of the
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22
DUNINIERsTON.

Thomas Calvin, who is q student in
the Boston Commercial school. win come
Saturday TO spend a 10-days' vacation
with relatives at the Niles farm
Miss Rena Smith will close a successful
term of school in the North district Fri
day with a Christmas tree and appro-
pirate exercises. She viii go to her
home in Middlebury to spend the holidays.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

Maple Sugar Sauce: One cup maple
sirup, l tablespoon of flour creamcd with
tablespoon Of butter, half grated nut
meg. Simmer the strip and skim il, add
the flour and butter with nutmeg. Isoil
and serve
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

\ watch is the gift that is a constant
reminder Of the giver and Vaughan x
burnett have wonderful stock of fine
watches for both men and women. Beau
tiful wrist watches are displayed i'll the
new white gold, the new tonneau shape
and other styles. Each one sold has their
guarantee back of it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

4 big table of gifts for men. all in pretty
holiday boxes. at the f. J. Fenton store
makes it easy for the Christmas shopper.
Matching sets of garters and armlets,
suSpenderS. belts, stylish neckwear, etc.
then there is fine silk hosiery. wool sport
socks scarfs of silk and wool. gloves
some fur-lined-in fact whatever a mans
wardrobe requires can be found there.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

ing 30J days in which period she pro-
duccd -! pounds of butterfat. He said
the record had been held BE- Pietertje Mu-
tual Forbes. owned By Thomas j. Owen
of Kirkland, Wash. That animal com
pleted her tests in September
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22
CLAIMS WORLD CHAMPION.
Three Xear-0ld HOlstein Heifcr Gives
S2S Pounds Butterfat

WILLIAMSBURG, Pa. Dec %
Harry Gates of CreStmont Farms. near
Can't, n. claims ownership of the world S
champion butterfat COW, saying his Crest
mont Duchess Ormsby, a three-year-old
Iloistein. Tuesday completed tests cover
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

If your stairs call for a CARPET, buy a
yard more than you need. The extra
piece can be folded under at the top or
bottom. and will give you shifting mar
gin. Shift often and you will keep the
entire length in good condition for very
long time
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

Every person who has a camera needs
a photograph album for keeping the pic
lures taken and as usual the II. Nj. Wood
store has n fine stock of albums in all
sizes. 4 fine Christmas gift for camera
artists and one where duplication doesn't
matter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22
EAST JAMAICA

These winning the mid-year prizes at
the River school were: For the greatest
Improvement in writing, Pauline Park
hurst; in the arithmetic test. Eva
Howe; for the most perfect papers dur
ing the term. Phyllis Howard
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

Look out that nothing which can pos
sibly be used is thrown away with the
garbags. and this applies not only to
foodstuffs, but also to fruit-knives or
other pieces Of cutlery. More than one
pantry box has been depleted in this
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

Everything i'm smokes for the smokers
can be found at the Brattleboro Drug
Co. Small and large boxes of cigars OF
favorite brands, Christmas packages of
igarettes-everything handled by the
United Tobacco company is there. If in
doubt as to the brand ask for infOrma-
ton
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

As an end to a perfect day 90 to Hall
& Farwelrs next Sunday night and enjoy
the creamcd chicken and hot wafties
The Saturday confectionery bargains
there come just at the right time for the
last minute shoppers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

The longest snake in the world is %
feet in length, and il an anaconda, the
tropical South American boa -onstricc-
tor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

Surely any little girl or boy would love
the gift of Il pair Of those Christmas
slippers at Durham Brothers. Warm and
comfortable and just the thing for the
evening indoor fralic when other shoes
clatter 50. and so comfortable to step
into on Il cold morning.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

When sending choice flowers Il .ong
distance. cut Sits in potatoes and in
scrt the stems in the Sits Fasten the
potatoes securely in the box. and the
flowers will keep fresh for long time.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

Suet may be chopped more easily if
we'll chilled and sprinkled with flour.
Suet is cheaper now, and we'll worth con
sidering as n shortening. preferably mixed
with lard for most purposes.
The ever increasing sales Of Fair
banks bread and doughnuts is the best
possible testimonial to their quality
They have been tried and found good and
appear on innumcrablc tables in this sec
ton daily.
In selecting fish remember a fresh fish
has bright red gills. the eyes are bright
and prOtruding and the flesh is firm.
| Those who have never made the &C
quaintance of a Larkin Pantry are in
vited to call at Cedar street where
Miss Rita Eckels sells the Lapkin goods.
4 wire dish drainer-onc of the square
shallow ones-makes an excellent toaster.
Six or eight slices of bread can be toast ed
in it at once, on the top of the stove.
! What do you know about an endow-
ment life insurance policy? Is meth
! ing" the answer? Why not take steps to
inform yourself about one for your own
interests? You will place yourself under
no obligation if you ask Daniels. the in
surance man. for information aud ad-
/ vice regarding the matter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

Wouldn't it be we'll to put in your or
der at Stebbns's for what homemade
pies and cakes you will need for the
weekend? The use of these ready cooked
foods will help to make the preparation
Of the Christmas feast easier.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

The water potatoes have been boiled
i'm is suid u be excellent for spougiug
silks and ribbons
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22


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4
Is1C Il OE 1870 O0 oEOE age
VIII be Making Money BV BuVing his lime
Royal Chevrolet Touring Car ....... $50
A
1916 Dodge Touring Car -, ~ $3.50
Buick ourTo Car $500
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

There is no professional service rem
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

Fill halves of fine white canned
benches with marashino. cherries. Mix
the fruit juice and the liquid from the
cherries. boil down. and pour over the
fruit, and chill. Eat with light, plain
cake.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

Don't let the washing weigh on Your
mind bundle it up and telephone the
Sparks laundry to call for it, if only for
the coming week. Keep Your holiday time
free from steam. suds and back-ache and
have a merry Christmas
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-22

If she is a hnusekceper she is sure to
be pleased with a gift of Pyrex-the
glass baking dishes. The Brattleboro
China store has. everything in this ware
from muffin cups to pudding dishes
Those with nickel holders make attrac-
tive table pieces. "Pyrexcd" food is al
ways palatable because Of better baking