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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-05
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SHIPPING BY WATER
HIS BIG ADVANTAGES

Major alcolm Elliott of the United
States cntn"erS' office said last eve
ming thatthrrc are great advantages
derived hy.!lirpcrS in sending all ship.
ments by tt"r instead Of by rail-. 1t
is much ch,per and at the same time
the ShPmcrs arc handled more care
fully.
Major Ell!f said that over 4 million
and one hall dollars was saved last
year in tn" K>awha valley by shippers
In comparing lc rates he said that on
tho river the ltc is Il cents per ton
where by rail is sl.26. This Is $1.02
difference.
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Both parties profit when they meet
through IntclIligCncer Want Ads
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INTELLIGECER WANT ADS.
O-P-P-R-T-
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The body of Private Harry H''NN-
thornc. aged 81 years. wh" mace w
Supreme sacrih'c in Franz" "r!lc
Ing with Co. D.. 10th M"rn'nc
patf.rion a mar. nf tho &7th ONO Dtvi-
e., has arrived IN thic country from
Lrrapcs and Will arrive 1T tn" HON" "t
his mothar. Mrs Julia 1IcckA'horne.
~ Toronto. on Friday. Tn" American
Legion is mailing arrangements Tor 4
military funeral.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-07-07
SYNOPSIS

PRoLoGuE-In December, 1918. four men
gathered in q hotel In Berne and heard
one of the quartet outline a plan to paralyze
Great Britain and at the same time seize
American, and Steineman and Won Gratz'
Germans all millionaires, agree to the
scheme, providing another man. Hiram
Potts, an American, is taken In. The In
Comte de Guy, but when he leaves for
England with his daughter he decides 10
use the name Carl Peterson.
CHAPTER l. Capt. Hugh (Bulldogl
Drummond, a retired officer, advertises for
work that will give him excitement. sign
ing "x10." As a result he meets Phyllis
Benton, a young woman who answered his
ad. She tells him OF strange murders ana
robberies Of which she suspects a band
headed by Carl Peterson and Henry Lakins-
ton of being the leaders.
CHAPTER H~.-Drummond decides to go
TO The Larches, Miss Benton's home. An
attempt is made on the road TO wreck ms
machine when another, occupied by refer
son, Lexington and a strange man blocks
the road. While dining with Phyllis Benton
and her father hears a terrible
shrek at The Elms, During the night
Drummond leaves The Larches and explores
The Films. He discovers Lexington and
Peterson using a thumbscrew on an Ameri-
can who signs a paper. Drummond rescues
the American after a struggle and takes
him to his home. The man Is Hiram {.
Potts.
uI.-Peterson visits Drumnond
the next day. departing with a threat 10
return later and recover Potts and also a
torn paper which Drummond seized tho
night OF the fight. With the aid OF Peter
Darrell, an old army friend. Drhmmond ar
ranges 10 hide Potts, and substitute In his
place one Mullings. a demobilized soldier,
who Ia seized by Peterson and his gang
and taken to The Fins. along with Drum
mond. .
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II was dark In the passage outside
crept toward the top of the stairs. The
collar Of his brown lounge coat was
turned up. and his stocking feet made
no sound on the heavy pile carpet.
Like a huge shadow he vanished into
the ~blackness, feeling his way forward
with the uncanny instinct that comes
from much practice. Every now and
her he paused and listened intently,
but the measured ticking of the clock
below and the occasional creak Of a
board alone broke the stiffness.
To the left lay the room in which he
had spent the evening, and Drummond
turned to the right. AS he had gone
up to bed he had noticed a door
screened by a heavy curtain which he
thought might be the room Phyllis
Benton had spoken of-the room
where Henry darlington kept his Ill
gotten treasures. He felt his way
along the wall. and at length his hand
touched the curtain-only to drop 1t
again at once. From close beside him
had come a sharp, angry hiss.
He stepped back a pace and stood
rigid, staring at the spot from which
the sound had seemed to come-but
he could see nothing. Then he leaned
forward and once more moved the
curtain. Instantly 1t came again,
sharper and angrier than before.
Hugh passed a hand over his fore
head and found it damp. Germans he
knew, and things on two legs, but
what was this that Kissed so ~viciously
In the darkness? At length he deter
mined to risk 1t, and drew from his
pocket a tiny electric torch. Holding
1t we'll away from his body, he
switched on the light. In the center
of the beam, swaying gracefully to
and fro, Was a snake. For q moment
he watched 1t, fascinated as 1t spat at
the light angrily he saw he fiat hood
where the vicious head was set on the
upright body; then he switched off the
torch and retreated rather faster than
he had M
"A convivial household" he NUT
tered to himself through lips that were
a little dry. "A hooded cobra Is an
unpleasing pet"
Hugh had just determined to recon-
hotter the curtained doorway again to
see If II was possible to circumvent
the snake, when a low chuckle came
distinctly to his ears from the landing
above.
He flushed angrily In the darkness.
There was no doubt whatever as to
the human origin of that laugh, and
Hugh suddenly realized that he was
making the most profound fool Of him
self. To be laughed at by some dirty
swine whom he could strangle in half
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-07-07

New s125. 900 Girls Dormitory at State
College
Two Exclusive Dry Goods and Ladies' Fur
nishing Store.
Good Volunteer Fire Department with
Motor Equipment.
Brookings Produce Co., Cash Market for
All Farm Products.
south Dakota State College of Agriculture
and Mechanic Arts.
Brictson Manufacturing Company, makers
OF the Brictson Tire Tread.
New 5000 900 administrator Building NJ
South Dakota State College.
Surrounded by the Best Farming Land in
the State, Where Crops are Sure and Boun-
tiful.
Municipality Owned Telephone, Electric
Light. Heating and Water Works Plants.
strong Commercial Club with 200 Mem
bers in Good Standing. Fine Club Rooms,
Brookings Is Located on the Main Line of
the c. & NV. Ry. from Chicago to Pierre.
the Capital Of the State. Also Heacuuarters
for Train Crews Running North to Water
town and on to Redfeld and Gettysburg.
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stood on the fifth that he again heard
the low chuckle. At the same instant
something whizzed past his head so
low that 1t almost touched his hair,
and there was a clang on the wall be-
side him. He ducked instinctively,
and regardless Of noise raced up the
remaining stairs, on all-fours. His
jaw was set like a wise, his eyes were
blazing; In fact, Hugh Drummond was
seeing red.
He paused when he reached the top,
%crouching In the darkness. Close to
him he could feel some one else, and
holding his breath, he listened. Then
he heard the man mOve-only the very
faintest sound--but 1t was enough.
Without a seconds thought he sprang,
and his hands closed on human flesh.
He laughed gently; then he fought In
silence.
His opponent was strong above the
average. but after a minute he was
like a child In Hugh's grasp. He
choked once or twice and muttered
something; then Hugh slipped his
right hand gently onto the mans
throat. His fingers moved slowly
round, his thumb adjusted itself low
ingly, and the man felt his head being
forced back irresistibly. He gave n
strangled cry, and then the pressure
relaxed. . -.
zone half-inch more, my gentle hu-
morist," Hugh whispered in his ear,
"and your neck would have been
broken. AS 1t is, 1t will be very stif
for some days. Another time-don't
laugh. It's dangerous"
Then, like a ghost, he vanished
along the passage in the direction Of
his own room.
(To be continued)
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Gus cry, half animal, half human
which had echoed through the dark
ness the preceding night, and for al
instant his breath came b little faster
Then he smiled, and shook his head.
Il think you are rather too good 8
judge Of human nature to try anyth!ns
50 foolish" he said thoughtfully. "Yor
see, unless you kill me, which l don't
think would suit your book, you might
find explanations a little difficult to
morrow"
For a while there was silence In the
room, broken at length by a short
laugh from Peterson.
For a young man, truly your per.
spicacity Is great" he remarked. 'Ir.
ma, is the blue room ready? If so
tell Luigi to show Captain Drummond
to It,"
II will show him myself" she an.
swered, rising.
Hugh saw a look of annoyance pass
over Peterson's face as he turned
to follow the girl, and 1t struck him
that that gentleman was no bes,
pleased at the urn Of events Then
the door closed, and he followed hi.
guide up the stairs.
The girl opened the door Of a room
and switched on the light. Then she
faced him smiling, and Hugh looked
at her steadily. "Tell me, you ugly
man." she murmured. "why you are
such a fool"
Hugh smiled, and as has been said
before, Hugh's smile transformed his
face.
II must remember that opening" he
said. ut establishes a basis Of in
timacy at once, doesn't lit"
She swayed a little toward him,
and then, before he realized her in
t~ention, she put a hand on his shout
der.
Don't you understand" she whis-
pered fiercely, that they'll kill your"
She peered past him half %fearfully,
and then turned to him again. go,
you idiot, go-while there's time. Get
out Of it-go abroad; do anything
but don't fool round here"
ut seems a cheerful household" re-
marked Hugh with a smile. MAY I
ask why you're all so concerned about
me2 Your estimable father gave me
the same advice yesterday morning."
Don't ask why" she answered fe-
verishly, because ! can't tell you.
Only you must believe that what I
say Is the truth-yOu must. It's just
possible that II you go nov and tell
them where you've hidden the Ameri.
a you'll be all right. But II you
don't" Her hand dropped to her
side suddenly. breakfast will be at
nine, my Hugh: until then. au revoir."
He turned as she left the room, q
little puzzled by her change of tone.
Standing at the top Of the stairs was
Peterson, watching them both in 81
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CHAPTER ~.
In Which He Spends q Quiet Night at
the Elma
T..

1T Is a little difficult to know what
to do with you, young man." said Pc
terson gently, after q long silence. ~
knew you had no tact"
Drummond leaned back In his Chair
and regarded his host with q faint
smile.
II must come to you for lessons, Mr..
Peterson. Though / frankly admit"
he added genlally, shat l have lever
been brought up to regard the forcible
abduction Of a harmless individual and
a friend who is sleeping Off the effects
Of what low people call a Jag as being
exactly typical of that admirable quail
ity."
Peterson's glance rested on the dis
heveled man still standing by the door,
and after a moments thought he
leaned forward and pressed a bell.
"Take that man away" he said alb
ruptly to the servant who came into
the room, "and put him to bed. l will
consider what to do with him In the
morning"
Consider be id" howled Null
lings, starting forward angrily. you'll
consider a thick ear, Mr.. Blooming
Know-all. What / wants to know"
The words died away In his mouth,
and he gazed at Peterson like a bird
looks at a snake. There was some
thing so ruthlessly malignant In the
stare Of the gray-blue eyes that the
ex-soldier who had viewed going over
the top with comparative eQuanimity
as being part Of his job Quailed and
looked ap~prehensively at Drummond.
do what the kind gentleman tells
you. Mullings," said Hugh, "and go to
bed" He lit a cigarette. and thought
fully blew out a cloud Of smoke.
stop this fooling," snarled Peter
son. where have you hidden pottsY'
flush, tush," murmured Hugh. "You
surprise me. I. had formed such q
charming mental picture Of you, Mr..
Peterson, as the strong, silent man
who never lost his temper, and here
you are, disappointing me at the begin
ming of our acquaintance"
For a moment he thought that Pc.
terson was going to strike him, and his
own fist clenched under the table.
II wouldn't, my friend" he SAID
quietly, indeed ! wouldn't. Because
II you hit me, I shall most certainly
hit you. And 1t will not improve your
beauty"
Slowly Peterson sank back in hi.
chair, and the veins which had beer
standing out on his forehead becam,
normal again. He even smiled; onl.
the ceaseless tapping Of his hand OF
his left knee betrayed his momentar.
loss Of composure. Drummond's as
unclenched, and he stole'a look at th'
girl. She was In her favorite attitud,
on the sofa, and had not 81 locke,
mp. \
II suppose that It Is quite useies
for me to argue with YOU" said Peter
son after q while. /.
IT was q member Of my school dc
batting society,"" remarked Hugh reml
niscently. SHUT I was never muc
good. Tim too obvious for argument
I'm afraid"
*vou probably realize from wha
has happened tonight" continued Fl
terson, 'that I am IN earnest
II should be sorry to think ~" @
swered Hugh. III that h the -
you can do. I'd cut III right out an
start 4 tomato farm"
The girl gave 3 little gurgle y
laughter and mt another cigarette.
WIN you coma md % the danges
- haEt. o4 the work for "a Monsieu
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q minute-was impossible. His fists
c%lenched, and he swore softly under
his breath. Then as silently as he
had come down, he commenced to
climb the stairs again. He had a hazy
idea that he would like to hit some
thing-hard.
There were nine stairs in the first
half Of the aight, and 1t was az he
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-07-07

over two hundred New Dwellings Built
during the past three years. Besides many
BUSINESS Blocks and other Substantial I'm.
provements. ~"
BeautifuI trees line the streets and the
City presents a fine appearance. mated a.
IL Is In the midst of a fine growth OF shada
and trees. Her citizens are will
helpful industry. NiS
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TWO.

In the days when Drummond had
been a platoon commander he had
done many dangerous things. The or
binary joys Of the infantry subaltern's
%life--such as going over the top, and
carrying out raids-had not proved
sufficient for his appetite. He had
specialized in peculiar stunts Of his
own: stunts over which he was sim
gularly reticent; stunts over which
his men formed their own conclusions,
and worshiped him accordingly.
But Drummond was no fool, and he
fitting himself for these stunts to the
best of his ability. Enormous physical
strength Is a great asset, but 1t car
ries with 1t certain natural sdisadvan-
tages. In the first place, it's possessor
is frequently clumsy: Hugh had prac-
ground without a single blade Of grass
rustllng. Van Dyck-a Dutch trap
per--had first shown him the trick, by
which a man goes forward on his ell
bows like a snake, and Is here n
moment and gone the next, with no
one the wiser.
Again, its pOssessOr Is frequently
slow: Hugh had practiced in France
till he could kill a man with his bare
hands In a second. Olaki-a Japa-
nese-had first taught him two or
three Of the secrets of his trade, and
L. &hn t~Oy~yolc ~ vocx(rD kahtnl tho
lines he had perfected them until 1t
was even money whether the Jap or
be would win In a practice bout.
And there were nights In No Mans
Land when his men would hear strange
sounds, and knowing that Drummond
was abroad on his wanderings, woul,
peer eagerly owe the parapet into tn
desolate torn-up waste In front. Blu
they never saw anything, even whe
the green ghostly flares went hissin
up into the darkness and the shadow
danced Enthusiastically. All vas silen
and still; the sudden shrin whimpe
was not repeated.
Perhaps a patrol coming back woul
report a German, lying huddled In
shellhole, with no trace Of q wound
but only a broken neck; perhaps tn
patrol never found anything. Blu
whatever the report, Hugh Drummon'
only grinnned and saw to his men
breakfast. Which Is why there are Il
England today quite a number o
civilians who acknowledge only tw,
r~ulers-the King and Hugh Drum
mond. And they would willingly di
for either.
The result IN Drummond was no
surprising; as nearly as a man may b
he was without fear. And when tn
idea came to him as he sat on tn
edge Of his bed thoughtfully pulling OF
hts shoes, no question OF the possible
risk entered into his mind. To explor
the house seemed the most natura
thing In the world, and with character
istic brevity he summed up the stu
alton as II struck him.
"They suspect me anyhow: In fact
they know I took Potts. Therefore
even Ii they catch me passage creep
Ing, I'm no worse on than am now
And I might ind somethlno a inter
! e1t Therefora carry On bxn>y hearts
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-07-07
BIRDS EYE VIEW OF BRoOKINGs

BIRDS Ell VIEW Of DnOonA>oS
One Florist
Two Bands
Two Hotels
Ten churches
Four dentists
Candy Kitchen
Good creamery
Steam laundry
One ice plant
Two osteopatns
Two state banks
$25, 600 City Hall
Chinese laundry
Five restaurants
Seven physicians
Three drug stores
Three tailor shops
One general store
Three chiroprators
Two Tobacconists
Growing every day
One Cigar Factory
Five Auto Garages
Four Billiard Halls
Two good Bakeries
Four Lumber Yards
Four Weekly Papers
Fine Lake near City
Two National Banks
Exclusive Shoe Store
Three Grain Elevators
$l25,000 Court House
Two Furniture Stores
Two Hamburger Joints
Four Jewelry Stores
Four Barber shops
Two Hardware stores
Tire Vulcanizing Plant
Three NJ a C h n e Shops
Two Department s stores
Four Blacksmith s h
Four Exclusive Groceries
City of Beautiful Homes
Two Shoe r p Shops
Best Schools in the State
Good Water n e a Surface
Six Miles of Paved Streets
Marble a d Granite Works
a k o a Deaconess Hospital
Five Auto Livery Stations
Three Photograph Galleries
One Exclusive s h 1 Parlor
One Gents Furnishing Store
One Cement BLOCK Factory
One Tea and Coffee louise
$4,000 Government Bull ding
Two Electric Supply Houses
Two Battery 8 upp y Stations
One Harness and Repair Shop
State Circuit Court held here
$40, 900 Brick School Building
Three Moving Picture Theatres
$3.50, 900 High s school Building
Two Exclusive Clothing stores
ulhane Adjustment Company
Forty-fve II u n d e d inhabitants
Educational Center of the State
1,4O0 Students in State College
County a Of Bookings County
United s a Experiment Station
Five Rural Free Delivery Routes
Free beiIfery service or City MAIL
High School on the Accredited List
Over 1000, 900 Invested In Education
One Exclusive Tin and Repair Shop
One Variety Store and China Shop
Three Exclusive OIL Service Stations
Eye, Ear, Throat and Nose Specialist
Nineteen Miles of Cement Sidewalks
Three Plumbing and Heating Firms
Finest Church Buildings in the State
New Stock Pavilion at State College
$3.50 900 Invested in Beautiful Churche,
New 100000 Armory at state COLES
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WHAT WE NEED

A Gas Plant
Canning Factory
More Business Enterprises
Another good Meat Market
More Manufacturing Enterpri.e.
ton. 80 AZ Iouca-
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-31
PULLET SALE SCHEDULE
BEING SENT TO FARMERS

A schedule of the puullet sales to be
held under the direction Of the Col
lege of Agriculture during October
and November sa part Of the poultry
Standardization campaign being con-
Quoted over the state is being distrib-
uated from the college to farmers and
poultrymen who wish to take advant-
age Of this opportunity to obtain pure
bred stock. The schedule contains in
formation showing the date Of 10 diff
ferent county sales, the kind and num-
Der Of girds to be sold and the persons
who will be in charge Of the auctions
at the various places. Approximately
10000 pullets including selected rep
resentatives Of the White Plymouth
Rock, Barred Plymouth Rock, White
Wyandotte and Rhode Island Red vari-
cites will be sold, according to the
schedule. Copies Of the information
may be obtained free by writing the
Experiment Station, Lexington.