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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-09-17

world, or dead. He probably does
not care where I am. or whether I
am dead or not. But now" she said
more cheerfully. Il will go to the
hospital-it this money Is mine. I
will get we'll"
"Jove, yes!" said Morley Smith.
There's not a bit Of doubt you are
the girl"
He felt in his pocket for something
she might sign, and found the latest
annual statement Of his club. He
made her sign her name to this
on the blank shetland tucked 1t
carefully away in his inner pocket.
This adventure was working out
nicely. He had plunged into II. and
he was getting out again. and that
is the ultimate perfection in adven-
lures. The few dollars meant moth
ing TO him: he had moro than he
knew what TO do with.
"Rlght-o!" he said cheerfully. 80
now III Just be toddlinS along.
Good night"
You are sure It Is all right?" the
girl asked as he drew on his coat
and sought his hat and gloves. 1T
means so much to met means life,
and health"
quite sure!" said Morley Smith.
and he bowed himself out Of the
room and closed the door. He was
sure he heard the girl sob then. He
stood an instant. with his hand on
the knob. to make sure. and then
opened the door enough TO look in
side. The girl was clasping her
mother in her arms in an agony Of
| love.
II say!- said Morley Smith. 1.-THE
chappy you mentioned-John Dredd
he Is in the other room, what7 I
all but forgot the poor beggar!"
Again the girl made the quick.
feminine gesture OF smoothing her
hair. She went white and put her
hand to her heart. and then she
smiled and walked toward the other
door. bravely. and Morley Smith
closed the door and turned.
Across the hall the door was open.
and he had a momentary glimpse OF
the interior OF Just such another
room as the one he had left. but by
the poor bed a woman was kneeling
and man stood at her side. his
back to the door. His hand was on
her shoulder and his head was
| bowed.
"Jove. yes!" said Morley Smith
softly, but what he meant he did no,
know, although we can guess. He
tiptocd down the stairs very quietly
and when he was in the drilling
outer air again. he repeated the
words: "Jove. yes!"
Perhaps he meant that adventuring
from comfortable club chair was
we'll worth while. for he stopped at
the first florists and sent white now-
ors TO the room where even the
| sympathy Of a poor woman With
mind estranged had been welcome.
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Nom 80 your ." tho young man
began. I,.t nc thought better Of IT,.
Never you mind me-" h" said. I'm
her friend. II II comes 10 that. Me
and her used To h. engaged, If you
want 10 know il. We used to be"
"Swrcthearts? asked Morley
Smith.
That's Il. We was going 10 be
married. but she chuckcd mo. I
guess I've got 4 right to butt IN on
ihis-look how she has been living"
sfic cast n glanc" at the room. Say
ant you It." suInethtnG?"
Morley Smith took the girls hand
You might get SON" water" h"
said. "Co,d water. what"
The young fellow looked Tor n
utens!l and took up the milk-bottle.
('uctrcmonlously he threw the re-
mairing milk on the floor and went
Ia the door at the end OF tn" room.
II urencd under his touch, and Nor
lev Smith saw a second room, hardly
less bare than the one IN which he
WAS. Here WAS cheap white iron
led with tawdry coverings. gas
,toye, sink. The room WAS owl
IDENTIFY bedroom and Kitchen com
b;nr,I-a room Of the utmost poverty
The tap yielded water, however. and
the young man came back with IN"
milk bottle filed. Morley Smith,
with n feeling OF oddity. for he was
doing that which he had never eX-
pected to do, poured little OF tho
water into his hand and wet the
girls forehead.
Say, I'd better not be here when
she comes TO-" said the young man.
She amt wanting TO Sc" me, YOU
understand? You let me walt In that
other room there. ana II It's all right
If she looks like she could stand
it-you tell her John Dredd has been
here. YOU"
Tho girl moved The young man
did not walt He fed TO the kitchen
r1nd closed the door. Once more
Morley Smith wet hts hand and
molstencd the girls forehead. She
opened her eyes. looking N Morley
Smith dazedly. Then She sat up. let
ting her feet slide {" the floor.
Womanilkc. her first act was 70 put
her hand 70 her haIr.
Il tainted" she sad.
quito So" said Morley Smith.
"Juv". yes"
The Cir placed her hands on III"
1ly,,r ..
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HIS APPEAL.

A tire on an auto had blown up.
and the usual thousand people
crowded around to lenrn how many
persons had been killed and how
many had escaped death. AT were
doing their best to find out, whom a
gentleman stood on the cI'bStone
and began:
Ladies and gentlemen. I want to
talk with you n moment. Lot no
one leave this crowd until after
have talked. There was a poor
woman, and she got married. The
marriage took place at seven O'Clock
in the morning. At eight O'Clock
the husband went out to buy rail-
road ticket to Niagara Falls. At
half past eight the bride received a
telegram, and the news cam with
On awful shock TO her. Just think
Of it. only half an hour had elapsed
before the husband had left the
house and now she learned"
Half the crowd began to move
away. They knew he was going TO
suggest a collection.
And now she learned" continued
the orator-'ah. news came to her
suddenly. The bridal couple were
TO go to Niagara Falls and see the
water pouring over and going TO
waste, but now. ali, but now"
The other half Of the crowd went
away as IL somebody was after them
with a club All remained but one,
and, in a timId sort Of a manner. he
addressed the orator with:
Was the husband run over by
street carr"
oh. no. no! The message from
the telephone was from a lawyer.
He informed the bride that her
father had died and left her halt
Il million dollars Her aunt had
died at the same time and left her
hall a million more. Her sister had
also died and left her nine diamond
rings, and her brother had kicked
tho bucket and left her fifty seven
automobiles and three houses and
lots. WAS going to tell the crowd
all about this. but everybody has
run away"
Everybody but me- said the
other, as he felt In his pocket. Sir.
| pity that husband. | pity the
wife. l am full OF pity. Take this,
sir. and don't think that ever
shirked my duty
And thereupon. he laid . bogus
ticket IN the orators hand and
walked away.
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ia LITTLE GIRL IN TEARS

throw The young man out Of III"
place. and he had an impulse to do
so. He Strengthened himself for tho
work II it should be necessary. but
the young fellow came and bent
over the girl and then looked up al
Morley Smith qucstiontngly.
Thank God she's not dead" he
said. and then: rs she very sick
Lord, what a place for her TO be in!
Can't we get her out Of here, Into 4
better sort Of place? I've got Soma
money not much. but you can have
all I've got. Don't YOU know o;
some hospital or something you can
get her into, Doctor"
so am q doctor now. am I?''
thought Morley Smith. He rather
preferred being mistaken for a doc
tor to being thought an undertaken,
Il dare say" he said. answering the
young man. "Ah-qu!te sol"
He felt the lapel OF his w2istcoa',
where his eyeglasses swung on thor
silken ribbon Ho adjusted the
glasses on his nose.
And may ask who YOU are!
Morley Smith questioned.
What do you care who I ann
| demanded the young man. She's
your Job: don't you worry about me.
Can't YOU do something? She's not
dying. Is She"
The distress that shone upon the
young mans face treasured Morley
Smith. This young man was not
going to attack anyone.
She has Gully tainted" Morley
Smith said. hut ~. n'N. whQ
are you:"
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1T feel qucnr.- ehc said. Tot m"
sit hero a minute. and III feel all
right. | guess. LIN sort e weak.
YOU see. I've hcon SICK" she on
rlained and I amt strong Yet. She
hosn,t como y,t""
ono" said Morley Smith He id
M. ,,roow vino "sho" W.. Lv. the
Girl evidently rSfar,c5 IN the rerson
IN Tho rn,p, across IN. hall. the D;cr.
son who Ind HON so fond f the
cbud vboovor tho child had been
,rbo OWL ,o,ro, forward hrcatninr,,
u.,I, hara ava ,,,,;r.. bo, chm rrG;,
~ hor chost
"Ard bn hasn't haeD hero veto
.ho a.tad
"U:hoq" ,s,ed Morley Smith
"Iohn Dr,ddn"
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II said It was woman. Mother"
tie Eirl answered. Sec, I thought
Ike name was Frances, Mother"
The woman took the letter in her
band and held it. but did not look
At II. Instead, she questioned her
,!lughtcr'S eyes, and she saw truth
II them.
yes; let US go. NJ Once" she said
eagerly. Get me my hat. Mary; I
pave hat. haven't !? II DOESN'T
matter. Take me quickly; | must
got to work" she begged. appealing
10 Morley Smith. Il must earn a
great deal OF money. for Mary must
90 to the hospital. Take me now.
pIras"."
Morley Smith had taken the let
',r from her hand AMI was reading
IT, Fl" could not make much OF It..
IT said all arrangements had been
Frances Cardigan or Francis Cardi-
gan. having been hastily scrawled.
II said all arrangements had been
made and that the writer would call
that evening. ready 70 conduct the
mother as arranged 4 cab would
be in waiting, tho letter said. He
dropped the letter on tho couch.
she IS right" said the girl: you
had better take her before Father
"omeS back, or thor" will be trouble.
1t will nc all right. Mother: you
reed not fear anything; and if--if
You ever grow tired Of the new place.
YOU will remember You arc doing il
Tor me. 50 ! can get strong and well
again. She has no hat" she said 10
Morley Smith ap0loGctically. You
won't mind taking her as she Isl"
IT is cold out. you know" said
Morley Smith.
I'm sorry. She has no coat:
'"irhcr have l." said the girl.
Father took them"
What Do You Know About John
She Asked Tenscly-
HES \ut Here? He Hasn't Been
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-25
TAIBAN BENEFIT SOCIETY
MONTHLY MEETING.

The Monthly Meeting of the Taiban
eBnefit Society wa SHIELD at the
Church last Monday evening and was
well attended. A varied program of
music and recitations was given, af.
ter which the regular business of the
Society was conducted.
Over twenty-eight dollars was real
lied from the various efforts of the
members, who, investing a quarter,
had given their time and efforts to
increasing it by baking, sandy-mak-
ing and different acts of self-denial,
the recital of which caused not a little
amusement to those present. Plans
for redecorating the Church were
discussed and the fifferent tasks to
that end were allotted.
In the absence of the president,
Brother Evans was appointed to the
"Chair" and seemed to enjoy the hon
or, taking cahrge in his usual bouyant
way. 1t was decided to drop the two
sides, which proveld SO successful in
procuring members and here after
work together with the original OBJ
jects in view.
Those who contributed to the en-
tertainment were Mr.. and Mrs. Keith,
who sang duet selection, very pleas
ingly; two recitations, Memory Gems
by Maurice Evans, and one entitled
Love Me, Love My Dog land Cat)
which effort was enjoyed heartily by
all present.
The next meeting will take the form
of social to be held at the School
House, there will be games and re-
freshments, provided by the ladies.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-25
REGARDING SCHOOL
CONSOLIDATION.

On Tuesday night a large and en-
thusiastic gathering of the Taiban
patrons and teachers of the Taiban
High School assembled at the Church
to discuss the matter of consolidation.
The object of this project is to
enlarge the facilities for higher edu-
cation at central point. BY uniting
on this matter with Taiban, some of
the smaller outlying districts would
benefit by the result of our obtaining
what we all regard as necessary: a
four-year high school course for our
boys and girls.
Canton, Tolar, Mountain View and
La Lande have all entered into the
discussion, and feeling that Taiban is
the logical point for a consolidated
school, al lhope that the County Board
will do their utmost to this end.
Among the speakers at the meeting
were Mrs. F. s. Culberson, (of State
reputation), Mrs. J. A. Gilbert, Mrs.
Ruth Jolly, W. H. vaughter, w. t.
Wade, Perry Keith and T. H. Kenly.
This year has been the most sue
cessful in our school history. The
staff of teachers the best on record,
we want them. to feel that we are
standing behind them in their efforts,
so let us all affirm our interest in
this consolidated school project, hop
ing that the near future will see
realization Of our plan to see a COM
munity High School in this district.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-25
BY REQUEST OF THE CHURCH.

OF late there have been young
people attending Church services and
making themselves obnoxious, by
talking and laughing during the SER
vices, thereby annoying the speaker
and those sitting near them. These
young folks are not so young but that
they should know better and it shows
a lack of reverence. The Church is a
place of devotion and should be re-
vered by all who enter its portals.
Your department at Church should
be the same as it is at home and it
would be we'll to realize that to be
inconsiderate of others, reveals one
true character The writer has no
one individual nmind but is writing
in manner to reach all.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-25

Last week some of the older men
like "Uncle Ed" Tyson, and Dr.. Bras
ell, attended the Masonic meeting al
Fort Sumner, while the younger ones
John Tyson, Hollis Tyson and Gordon
Nichols, attended the Legion dance
All report great time. All arrived
home about six i nthe morning, ex-
planning that they were delayed by a
blowout on the road; some wag sad
the "cork blew out"
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-25

Paul Reichelson, of San Francisco
and Ell Paso, representing the famous
Schilling coffees, spices and extracts,
was welcome visitor in Taiban few
days ago. Like the Schilling products
Mr.. Reichelson is "the stuff" come
again "Old Scout" for we like to see
you about.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-25

Miss Eleanor Virginia Furbee is
very busy these days, it being lamb
ing season. Tuesday she was seen
out driving her car, loaded with young
lambs, out for an airing. Miss Fur
bee has been quite successful in this
business for the past couple of years
and will soon be referred to as the
Sheep Quenn of the Taiban Valley.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-25

Il, L. Tinnin of Fort Sumner mo-
:Drcd over Sunday in his big touring
car, loaded in Mrs, Horace Black urn
and Louis Parker Blackburn. then
dvrve on cut to the Plains to visit
s1th the T.. Parkers; Horace was seen
t, ling up in the rear with mis- Chinese
Mercedes.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-25

o. T. Mitchell, representing the
South Plains Monument Co., of Plain
view, Texas, was Taiban visitor
during this week.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-25

The young son of Thomas L. Beall
of Tolar, met with painful accident
last Friday, while riding a motor
cycle. He was brought to Taiban,
where DR.. Brasell sewed up the knee,
cap which was badly torn, after which
the patient was able to return to his
home.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-25

Architect and Builder, 2. H. Woods
has completed the addition to the
Charles Wheeler residence on the
Southern Heights, making this bun
galow very attractive with some in
teresting innovations.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-25

County Commissioner Ben T. Rob.
inson an dson, Terry, were in Satur-
day for a chort spell. Ben gave a
brief review of County affairs, then
went to the Plains, to attend big sale
out that way.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-25

j. G. Chambliss, Manager of the
Lone Star Lumber Co., made trip
to the River last week, securing sew
eral hundred. trees which he has plant
ed around his spacious garden. These
will make fine summer shade.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-25

H. G. Rowley, of Fort Sumner,
urove into Town several days ago and
picked up ]. A. Gilbert, making a
trip out to the Plains to insept a num-
Der of their holdings.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-25

Rev. R. H. Evans of the Methodist
Church, accompanied by his family,
spent the latter part of last week in
Clovis.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. G. 7. Lewis of Dereno
were in town during the week. They
are prosperous farmers from the
South of Taiban.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-25

j. G.. Chambliss and family motor
cd out to the Plains on Sunday, spend
ing the day with Mrs. Chambliss
people.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-25

j. E. (Zeke) Wise, of the Burdick
Mercantile Co., of Melrose, was a
Taiban visitor last week. Zeke is
jolly chap and it's a pleasure to have
him around.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-25

John M. Cheshire and son, Will
liam, motored to Clovis on Saturday
last, returning Sunday.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-25

LITTLE LOCAL ITEMS.
ssooooos eosee0soeOOes

FOR SALE-De Laval Separator
in good condition. See W. F, Miller.
Evening journal., 1921-11-11
STALE BLOOD
BLURS LIVING
G Il d e's Pepto-Mangan
Revives the Blood to
Healthy State

Stale blood blurs living. It dulls
the love for pleasure, and weakens
the spirit. Thoughts sink into an un-
redeemed dreariness that no goading
Of the will can dispel. Where there
was thrilling excitement, there is
only an aching sensation of fatigue.
GUIDES Pepto-Mangan taken regu-
larly for while puts a check to the
debilitating effects of thin, watery
blood. It supplies the blood with red
corpuscles, steps it up to its normal.
rich redness. Then 1t is that the
pleasure OF rhythmic living returns
The smouldering glow Of life warns
and brightens so that the pleasant
sensations Of eating, sleeping, walk
ing in the golden sunshine, breath
ing deep the health-giving air, again
become thrilling and full Of delight.
Druggists sell GUIDES Pepto-Man-
gan in, both liquid and tablet form.
Advertisement.
Evening journal., 1921-11-11

Misc Hills features throughout the
interviewer rather attempted in
terview. When Detective Donoway
approached to take Totten into Gus
tody, she showed slight perturbance,
but soon recovered her calm.
Police headquarters were notified
by Traffic Sergeant Devenish and
after few moments the couple, ac-
companied by Detective Donoway,
Sergeant Devenish and Patrolman
Gold, who was also on the scene.
we're taken TO the ground floor of
the station to await a vehicle to take
them to the police station. Just a
few minutes prior to their moving
from the station, a train pulled
in and many of the persons stand
ing about boarded the train, whlch
gave the couple a chance TO escape
the staring Of the major portion Of
the crowd.
After a few minutes wait the Ford
police patrol pulled up to the en-
trance and Totten in an undertone
remarked, THE police patrol, "
which which led those standing
close by 10 believe that he did not
expect to be the passenger in that
vehicle.
As the patrol came to a halt a
crowd rushed up on both sides and
as Miss Hill proceeded down the
steps from the station she drew the
long plume attached to her hat and
the big. collar on her cape up around
her face to ward off the gaze of the
throng.
Evening journal., 1921-11-11

lower part OF the State and also sent
kilograms TO a brother OF Miss Hill
In New York.
Detective Donoway, who made the
arrest, chanced to be in French street
station while Totten and Miss Hill
were talking 10 The Journal report
ers, and recognized them.
The local police had heard of the
arrival Of the couple, but they were
powerless to act as no warrant had
been received here for their arrest.
When the patrol reached police
headquarters and the man and girl
were searched. it was found that
Totten had SO in cash while Miss Hill
had $1,000. They had a black suit
case, a travelling bag and a small
handbag.
After the police had entered their
names on the docket and the turnkey
started to take Totten to a cell in
the mems ward, Miss Hill asked II
she could not accompany him. This
was refused and she was taken to
the women's ward, to be detained
for questioning by the attorney
generals department
Before the arrival OF the detec-
tive and policemen, Totten and Miss
Hill chatted with a man who knew
them both. It was said they had
been to Brookline. Mass, where
they called on Totten's mother, but
she refused to have anything to do
with them, so Totten and Miss Hill
decided to return to Delaware and
/ face the situation caused by .heir
disappearance together. They left
last Wednesday night in Tottens
automobile.
When asked If the statement made
by his mother that he had too much
religion was correct Totten replied.
THAT depends on your definition Of
religion, and what she meant by it,"
When asked If it was true that he
had advised his wife to institute di-
vorce proceedings. Totten said
damn" which caused Miss Hin to
remark, Don't curse"
Dressed with an evidence of good
taste in a black dress with beaded
trimmings, a brown overcoat and
tan low shoes. and a red hat of tur-
ban effect with a long red plume,
Hiss Hill gave an outward appear
ance of nonchalance, as IL there
was no serious matter at hand. But
| it could be seen that she was stirred
by an undercurrent OF worry through
stare that came into her eyes
momentarily. She was the first to
notice that they were being OBJ
served by the holiday throng in the
station.
"Oh. look at those two girls. /"
This was addressed by her TO Tot
ten to attract his attention to two
girls standing on the station plat
form just outside Of the waiting
room, peering through the glass at
them.
As was the case with Totten. all
her answers were evasive, and none
10 the point. When questioned she
would first ask his opinion. The
answer would lead away from the
subject.
A smile, whether assumed OF not,
would take a higher expert on fem
mime fancies to determine, played
Evening journal., 1921-11-11

Hurry motherl Even a sick child
loves the "fruity" taste of Cali
fornia Fig Syrup" and 1t never fails
to open the bowels. A teaspoonful
today may prevent a sick child to-
morrow. If constipated, bilious. fe-
verish, fretful. has cold, collie or II
stomach Is sour, tongue coated,
breath bad. remember a good cleans
ing of the little bowels is often all
that is necessary.
Ask your druggist for genuine
California Fig Syrup" which has di-
rections for babies and children OF all
ages printed on bottle. Motherl You
must say California" or you may
get an imitation fig syrup.
Evening journal., 1921-11-11
GET LOVE LETTERS
SENT TO MISS HILL

Special to The Evening Journal.
DOVER. Nov. 11.-Deputy At
torney-General Earl d. Wiley, to
whom Magistrate Phillips. OF Sea-
ford, sent the package of love let
ters written by Roger L. Totten
who, until he eloped last week with
the pretty 1S-year-old school teach
er, Miss Margaret Hill, of near Sea-
ford, leaving his wife in Dover was
statisucian for the State Board of
Education. refuses at this time to