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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-10-13
CHAPTER VII.
In Which He Goes tc Paris for Night.
ONE.

Drunmond had acted On the spur of
the moment. 1t would have been man.
iresily impossible for any man. GER
tainly one NJ his caliber, 10 have
watched the American being tortured
without doing something to try to help
him Al the same time the last thing
he had wanted to do was la give away
his presence on the roof The lnforina-
tion he had obtained that night was
Of such vital Importance that il was
absolutely essential FOR him LEA get
away with IL somehow; and, at the mo
ment. his chances or SO doing did net
appear particularly bright 1t looked
Az IL il wS~ only a question Of time
befor" they must get him.
He watched Lexington dart from the
room. followed more slowly Icy Peter-
son, and then occurred one or those
strokes "f hIck on which the mrOr-
rfgialr soldier ;ilwayS depended The
giTi lrii ,Hc room aS well.
She kissed her hand toward him. and
then size smiled.
'Ncu intrigue me. ugly one" she. re-
markrd. I""kiug up. intrigue me vast
". ! ann uo'v going out Ia gcJ a really
good View of the Kill
And the next moment Potts was
alone. He was staring up az tile sky
light. ;,ui arruJly bewildcred 10y the
sudden turn ga events. and then he
heard the voice OF the man above
speaking clearly and inSistenrly.
Go out Of the room Turn 10 the
right Open The front door N0u'l see
a house, through some trees. Go 10 il.
When YOU get there, stand on the lawn
and call Phyllis Do you get me?''
The American nodded daZelly: then
he made a great effort to pun himself
together. aS the voice continued:
Go At once. It's your only chance.
Tell her I'm on the roof here"
With IA sigh Of relief ne saw the mil
lionaire leave the room; then ne
Strengthened himself up. and proceeded
10 recOnnOiter his own position. There
was a bare chance that the American
would get through, and II he did, every
thing might yet be well. If he didn't
Hugh shrugged his shoulders grimly
and laughed.
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to investigate the hideous din that
PeterSOn's party discovered the ladder
was too short by several yards
Then with great rapidity the audi
ence grew. A passing mllkman; two
commercial travellers, a gentleman OF
slightly inebriated aspect. whose trous-
ers left much TO the imagination; and
finally more farm laborerS. Never had
such a tit-bit of gossip for the local
RiehOuse been seen in the neighbOr-
hood it would furnish topic OF con-
versation for weeks to come. And still
Hugh sang and Peterson cursed; and
still the audience grew. Then, at last
there came the police with notebook
all complete, and the singer stopped
singing 10 laugh.
The next moment the laugh frOze ON
his lips Standing by the skylight. with
his revolver raised, was darlington. and
Hugh knew by the expression OF his
face that his finger was trembling on
the trigger. Out Of view Of the crowd
below he did NOT know OF its existence,
and, in a flash. Hugh realized his dan
ger.
Good morrow, Henry" he said
quietly. Il wouldn't ire If I were you.
We are observed, as they say in meIO-
drama If You don't believe me- his
voice grew a little tense, 'juSt wait
while l talk to Peterson. who is at pres
ent deep in converse with the village
constable and several farm labOrerS. "
1t is doubtful whether any action in
such an effort or will as the turning
OF his back on the man standing TWO
yards below him. but he did il ap-
parently without thought. He gave one
last glance 1T the face cOnvulsed with
rage, and then with a smile he looked
down al the crowd below.
Peterson he called out afrabIy.
there's pal of yours up here-dear
old Henry. And le's very annoyed at
my concert. Would you just speak To
him. or would YOU like me To be more
explicit: He is 50 annoyed thar there
might be AN accident at any moment.
ana l See that the police have ar
rived. Soccer"
Even III that distance he could see
Peterson eyes Of fury, and ne chuck
led softly To himself. But when the
leader spike. his voice was as Suave
as ever; The eternal cigar glowrd even
/ ~ at its normal rate.
Are YOU up on the roof. Laking-
tonF' The words came clearly through
the still summer air.
Your turn. Henry" said Drummond
"Prompter's voice of-'yes. dear Peter
son, l am here, even upon the roof
with a liver Of hideous aspect
With mighty effort darlington con.
trolled himself md his voice, when he
/ answered. was calm.
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-" starnmered tue ' .7:.zf,:
"Whc~c am Il"
a; The Elms. Gcdaininc. II you
4, iSh O." know
Il thought Thought --" tle rose
~wayins. "Whar do y"u wuut With
me: Pm y0u.''
"TuSh. msh. murmdrcH Peterson.
''Thrrr i \ lady rrcSciu. AT. l'ottS.
And our wants ara 80 simple. Just
ysur signature Ia iirtic agreement,
by which in return fer certain services
You promise to Join MS IN our-rr-
labOrS in tie near future
i remember" cried tiie uiIii"nairc.
Now remember You >wihr-y"u
nlthy swine. / refuse absolute
Is"
The trouble is. my friend, thut y"u
are altogether ton big HH employer ri
labor Ga lie allowed 10 REFUSE. aS
I,nintci out Ia You before. You mas
he Ia viii, uS, otherwise you Ia 2hr
wreck The scheme. Therefore re
Juirc your SIGNATURE
And when you've g.t IT. cried the
American what g"nd Will it hr J."
YOU. / shall repudiatr it,"
oh. no, Mr.. I" -." said Peterson
wiki a thoughgul >ai'o: Il can assure
YOU, You won't. TIE distressing mai
ady from which yru have recently been
SUFFERING Will AGAIN have you in iJS
grip. /, Renders yuu quite unfit for
business.
For a while There Ta> silence, and
the millionaire stared round tiur room
like trapped animal.
Il refuse" he cried al last ITS
an outrage againS, humanity. You car.
ID what YOU like.
Then we'll start with a little more
thumbscreW," remarked Peterson.
strolling over to the desk and opening
drawer. An astoniSiingly effective
implement as YOU can see IL you look
at your thumb" lie stood in front
Of the quivering man, balancing the
instrument In his hands. 1T was uII-
der its influence you gave us the first
signature, which We so regrettably lost.
I think we'll try il again. ="
The American gave Il strangled cry
Of terror, and then the unexpected hap
pened. There was a crash as a pane of
glass >plintered and fell to the floor
close beside Lexington; and with an
oath he Sprang aside anu looked up.
''Peep-bO." came a well-knOwn voice
from the Skylight clip him one over
the jaw, Potts, my boy; but don't you
Sign"
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TWO

Go away" said Toby hooking up
as the door opened and Hugh strolled
in. Your presence is unnecessary
and uncalled for, and we're nou
pleased. Are we. Miss Benton?"
Can You bear him, Phyllis?" re-
marked Hugh. with grin Il mean
lying about the house all day?"
Whats the notion, old SOM" Toby
Sinclair stood up. looking slightly puz-
zled
i want you to stop here. Toby"
said Hugh, and not let Miss Benton
out OF your sight. Also keep your
eye skinned on The Films. and let me
know by phone to Half Moon street
anything that happens Do you get
me?"
Il get you" answered the other.
With a resigned sigh he rose and
walked 10 the door
I've got five minutes, little girl"
whispered Hugh, taking her into his
arms as the door closed. Five min
utes of heaven. BY Jovei
But You look great-simply great"
The girl smiled at him.
Tell me what's happened, boy"
she said eagerly.
Quite a crowded night" With a
reminiscent smile he lit a cigarette.
And then quite briefly he told her of
the events of the past twelve hours,
being, as is the manner of a man, more
interested in watching the sweet color
which stained her cheeks from time
10 time. and noticing her qUickened
breathing when he told her OF his fight
with the gorilla, and his ascent Of the
murderOuS staircase.
When he had finished, and pitched
the stump OF his cigarette into. the
crate, falteringiy she tried to dissuade
him. With her hands on his coat, and
her big eyes misty with her fears for
him, she begged him to give it all up.
And even as she spoke, she glOried in
the fact that she knew 1t was quite
useless. Which made her plead all
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the harder, as is the way of a woman
with her man.
Then. quite suddenly, he bent aad
kissed her.
Il must go, little girl" he whispered
I've got TO be in Paris tonight. Take
care OF yourself"
The next moment he was gone.
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With Her Hands on His Coat and Her
Bis Eyes Misty With Her Fears for
Him, She Begged Him to Give 1t
All Up.
in chair at Half Moon street. With
his feet on the mante1piece.
I've got him right enough. an
swered that worthy. but he doesn't
strike me as being Number One value.
He's gone off the boil. Become quite
gugga again"
HI" said Hugh, Il thought we
might get something out of him III
20 and have look at the bird.
(To Be Continually
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Ii had become quite light. and after
a moments indecislon DrummOud took
running jump, and caught the ridge
OF the sloping roof on the side nearest
the road. From where ne was he could
not see The Larches, and 81 lac did
not know what luck the American had
had. But he realized that il was long
odds against his getting through. and
that his chief hope lay I'm himself, lt
occurred To him that far too few IN
biased people knew where he Was: it
further occurred TO him that il WAS
state OF affairs which was likely TO
continue unless he remedied il himself.
And so. just as Peterson came stroliing
around a corner OF the house followed
by several men and long ladder.
Hugh commenced TO sing. He shouted.
he roared at the top OF his very pow
erfuI voice. and ali the time he watched
the men below with wary eye.
It was just rs two labOrerS came in
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THREE.

Have you got him all right. Tede"
Hugh flung the question eagerly at
Ted birmingham, who was IOunglng
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CHI ~ -: VII. - D-unsInr9d Is held
srisa.Gzl-tr 10 Wins and he l.cSis Peter
Aen ms f's7S TO attend t conferences
At tn no. - aiso hears Pot @Vzon and
Eski, 60 ltnrsinE "a mate totts sign
an ave .u--t. DrtrtR,oud sn The roof
vTstct-- 90 iN@ two olotters t,egia 20 tor
sure Tot r.th = tistfs,bss s>,v. lie wells
-hrcu~b Ike skylIEht and cnuSes tsking
.9n afd T.-trr-au 70 rush frOu, yhe room
Arizona republican., 1921-06-24

Columbia "A Divorce of Convenience" is a
Arizona republican., 1921-06-24

as t ever had and that it i- stiil re- ceiving signers to the temporary contract at s16 Heard building
 Amy wheat growers who ~.enes to take advantage of the opportunity of marketing through the orEanlzs rion still has the privilege The ten csr- load order filled by the committee has been shipped and other orlers are expected. as the committee has inquiries from several sources as so amounts that will be possible for them to export
 This cooperative marketing move ment Is just the start of the grain marketing plan that Is 10 be organ lzed along permanent lines before f2ll by the grain committee. composed oi S. C. Miller. chairman. l.. C. Ca resche. W. M- Faherty. George " Peterson and F. W. Hudson- under the guidance of the Marico7t Farm Bureau The grain committee wishes the support of the farmess 10 make this organization as much of a suc- , cess as possible.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-24

Never before in the history of the summer school has there been such large registration at the Northern Arizona Normal according to GOV ernor Thomas E.. Campbell, who re turned yesterday from the north. where he visited the institution on Tuesday. Arizona teachers. Uni- versity of Arizona students and vo- cational training students have brought the registration to approxi- mately TOO. the governor said. The overflow has been so pronounced that it has been necessary to con- struct portable houses for those who were unable to get other accommoda- tions.
 A number of the state university faculty are conducting courses while important school men from outside the state are furnishing a wonderful lecture course, which Is attracting a | number of students. the chief execu- tive reported He said that the new training school which was built at a cost of S100.000 is now being used and improvements were being made on the grounds. which ion~ have beer neglected
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Record Registration Reported At
 Northern Arizona Normal School

While in Flagstaff the governor in- spected the armory. which he char acterized as splendid building suf ficient for the needs of the battery Of IF men. The men have received all their equipment and at the pres ent time are in possession of four field guns and numerous machine guns They are now waiting for horses to occupy the stables which will be completed this week
 Inspection of the state highways between Flagstaff and Ash Fork was made by the governor. who expects to see a surfaced road between the two points finished before winter.
 In Prescott early in the week the governor visited the. Pioneers Home which is filled to it's present capacity of 65. The furniture for the new wing has been ordered and when il Is opened July i5 it will house 4s ad- ditionai pioneers. The waiting lisi contains more than that number oi names. so that all Arizona's earis settlers will not find a refuge in tho state Institution
 One of the reasons for the govcr- nor's northern trip was to delivei
Arizona republican., 1921-06-24
GOES FIST WITH
 BODY IF BROTHER

VIII Mosser, well known ranch CT Of the Comeback district, started cast last night with the body of his brother. the late pr. Robert Mosser, bound for Palatine. Illinois. pr. Mos ser's birthplace, which will also be his last resting place.
 pr. Mosser had been in Phoenix for ftbout two years. Modest almost to fhe point of reticence few people knew of his great ability in his chosen profession, his humanitarian work in his former city of Chicago, and his history and accompli
 He was born in 1869. and was graduated from the College of Phy- 3icians and Surgeons of the Univer- sity of Illinois in 1908. Shortly after ward he became an instructor in in ternal medicine in his alma mater, was advanced to assistant professor. and had he not been compelled to come to Arizona for his health would
Arizona republican., 1921-06-24

handy instrument, as Owen Moore demonstrates in his latest farce com edy, adapted to the screen from per sonal experiences of the movie star in his recent love tangle with Mary Pickford. The vehicle, written espe- cially for Mir. Moore, will be the fea- ture attraction at Mauk's Columbia theater again today and Saturday.
 "A Divorce of Convenience" is a comedy production that teens with farcical situations and scintillates with humor and withal it has a story with both strength and character It
 deals directly with that much dis cussed subject, the Mary Pickford di-
 vorce, which resulted in the filing Of charges by the Nevada attorney gen. eral, who alleges that Miss Pickford
 and Owen Moore, former husband,
 entered into a conspiracy that Mary
 might obtain a decree to marry
 Douglas Fairbanks.
 Another feature of the Columbia program for today and Saturday is the Atheod club male quartet. Three big song numbers have been ar ranged for the final offering. A Monte Banks comedy. entitled Where Is My Wife?" and a Ford education travel film are other pro-
 gram numbers today and tomorrow. "On the Sandwich Isles made a big | hit at Morley's last night In fact Il was so good the management decided l to run it again tonight. The hula 1 hula girls were pronounced by the patrons the best ever and the hal was beautifully decorated with palms
 and other tropical plants and cu l flowers were on all the tables, to bt carried away by the guests
 1 Saturday night will be another biz 1 cabaret night and by special reques I of a large number of regulars th' | Eagement Of the famous Lewis twins I to put on four-round boxing bout a midnight.
 l Another new feature for Saturda. l night will be lucky spot dancing fo the new beach vampa doll. A larg consignment of them has just ar T rived at the park. All have natura l hair and bathing suit costumes. Il Ramona
 tI Tonight is the regular week. ll contest night at the Ramona and i is going to be a hummer in real gen f uine entertainment. There will be
 dozen or more contestants for tn | cash prizes offered by the manage , ment and some of them already trie
 out have the pep and the e-"punch i, to put them over with genuin : kick" The program tonight contain !, about everything on the amusemer
 Icard There will be singing, dancini q instrumental acts, acrobatic, novelt acts and boxing. It is the big flu si night at the Ramona and all this is : addition to the regular show of Bran Fl don Brothers Pioneer Girls in tn ,, Hate musical success, "The Flirtin : Princess" which opened an engage i. ment of three days yesterday.
 The new show is one of the faste'
 and '.peppiest" produced by this ol : | ganization It starts with laug . grows into roar and ends in ri' ssIof fun. The song numbers are ne 2 and catchy, the chorus numbers e' 2 pecially attractive. Bob Greer just [ funny as usual and the Pioneer Bo. quartet the best yet.
 'el Added to this is Charles Ray {, Bill Henry and Jack Dempsey
 I"Dare Devil Jack" If you are inte ,,l ested in the big fight you should S .' Dempsey in action at the Ramol
 every Thursday, Friday and Satu
 day.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-24

the flag day address at Winsiow. where the citizens postponed the af- fair from June 1t 10 June 10 in order to insure his presence. He gave a stirring talk on Americanism. the Washington school house being filled to capacity to hear the address. which was received with enthusiasm In Winslow the governor hcAl a con ference with w $. Norveii. state water commissioner. and engineers Of the United States Geological Sur vey. Engineer Strangehorn. w~h the bureau of soils. who made . soil sur vey of the Little Colorado. was pres ent at the conference.
 The governor said that he was am ticipating a cooperative effort be- tween the state and the U. s. G. $. to make a surface water survey by water gauge to ascertain the stream flow. looking toward the reclamation of new land.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-24
.GOT s2.OOO LOTS
 FOR S650 PRICE

Joseph Delaney and Louis J. Hart both weil-known in Phoenix. are 5ust .aso richer this morning through a real estate venture which came to an erd last evening at a dinner at the Hotel Adsms-
 The dinner was given by Ned Crelrhton and Arthur Luhrs. who had sold a tract of land adjoining the Dr. R w Craig property on North Cen trai avenue Included In the tract are two lots facing or North Central avenue and valued at S2.eoo each the other lots In the tract being valued nt $50.
 There were 90 diners present last evening this number reprc.cntnE those who had purchased lots To Delaney and Hart were allotted the North Ccrtral avenue lots at the same price paid for an the other lots
Arizona republican., 1921-06-24
BIG REDUCTION IN tGYPT|A|V COTTON
 ACREAGE REPORTED

nat the cotton acreage in E,rvnt been reduced about 26 her cent. , approximately to that of 1a19- vVoVV ,so. acres-is the gist of re- on cotton conditions in inc Nile A ny ny winch has been made bv the u-h'sl iean consul at Alexandria and loe.aI mas been transmitted to the gnl M chamber of commerce.
 <Ghe report says that Egvntian cot
 growers are having troubles of @r own this season. Because of cooi weather and excessive rains. piantlng has been delayed from one to two weeks Although examination mas been fairly normal, seeding on large scale has been necessary. The carry over of last years crop is aoe aoout sv per cent or approximately is expected to total about 500, 900 bales.
 under date of June IS, the govern ment crop report quotes Pima Americans Egyptian cotton at B cents pound for No. grade and g. cents for No } grade. f. 0. b. New England mill points. Photographic advices in- dicate that Egyptian Sakellaridis cot ton for prompt delivery is quoted at 54h cents pound for the grade fully good" and 26A cents for the grade good fair on C. i. f. terms landed at Boston or New York.
 Figures on file at the chamber of commerce show that the highest price for Sakellaridis cotton was paid in 1929. when $165 was given. Pima at the same time sold for slightly more than $1.30 a pound. The drop in cotton prices began then and con- tinued steadily until March of tlli. year. when Pima cotton was quoted in the eastern markets at 25 cents a pound Since March the price has fluctuated. the highest price quoted by the bureau of markets being or June III, when 35 A cents was offered Since March although the price has !. fIuctuated slightly, the price has held rather steady.
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nave become the head of the depart

have become the head of the depart ment
 During the flu epidemic he worked night and day. besides carry ing on his work at the college. and as a result broke down in health and came west.
 Dr. Mosser was a man who loved his work, and served many more people who never received bill than he did those who could pay. Un- married and caring little for money, he responded to all calls for service, to the extent that he worked beyond endurance, and when finally per- suaded to go to the hospital for a rest he lived only a few days.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-24
An1usen1ents
Riverside Park

This is society night at Riverside park. The big pool mas been cleaned and refiIled The dining room and cafe is open at all hours and for those who have not visited this late addition to the park there is a suprrise in store. An excellent chef who is also fine pastry cook is in charge and choice meals may be ordered at any time by phone. It is much appre- ciated addition to the park and the bathers are taking auyantage of the opportunity to go down for swim after work and dine in the cool of the evening by the side of the Hts pool.
 There will be a special spot dance tonight on which occasion the man agement will give away a handsome Chinese basket. in addition to the ball loon shower which is feature of the evening
 The park is announcing it's wonder full program of sports and attractions for July 4. when three steers will be barbecued and served free. Extra picnic tables are being built to ac- commodate the crowds.
 Strand
 There opened at the Strand today for a two days showing a charming picturization of one of the greatest dramatic stage successes of recent years, East Is Vest. Broadway went wild over it, and it is still running on the Great White Way. It has been rewritten for pictures and is served under the title Of the principal char acter, Ming Toy. with Shirley Mason in the part of the little girl waif who has been reared by Chinese in China town, New York She grows into 2 beautiful girl who Is American by birth and Chinese by rearing. Wher 1 she begins to bud into womanhood l the Chinese cxar of lower New Yorl seeks her as his bride, and this sup plies the reason for the story O Ming Toy" It Is one of those orient 1 al dramatic creations in which thu ! quaint life of the Chinese is shown il marked contrast to the society set l tings of New York City. With thu picture is seen fine two reel SC I lected comedy from the Century ami l nal studios and the ever good Flo: News containing world wide event I before the camera Ming Toy" hold over for Saturday as weH, and it i particularly suitable for children an is recommended by the management. l. Sunday marks the coming of Ma l Murray in "The Gilden Lily, one c the biggest and most expensive pic tures of the year.
 The topic of conversation in loes l! film circles is the opening of the RI alto theater. July 2.
 Columbia
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sATIsFtEp

The sentimental wife found 1t diff ficult 10 get any compliments or Hat tery out of her matter-of-fact nus band.
 One day she said to him, banter inxly: "Oh, dear. you'll go and meet some pretty young girl and stop car ing for me" s.. aMy dear" he answered in ms clumsy way. what do I care about vouth ar good looks? I'm perfectly bannv with vou.r-Pittsburg Chronl- cle-Telegraph.
 The Romans in ancient times useo
 n hire women to weep at funerals