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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-09-03
MURDER MYSTERY SOLVED
BY STEPSON.
(Ry A. N. P.l

Summit. Ill. Sept 1.-willlam
Trigg. aged and we'll to do Col
ast IN his bR eaF ho@e
in the Glenn yards of the Chicago
and Alton railroad, was shot to
death by Perkins Jordan, also Color
year old stepson of the slain man.
Jordan, who lived at the box car
house with the Trigg family, was
taken into custody. 81 awolse up and
HE took some money out of my
stepfather's pockets and put It in
the stove and threatened to kill me
If said anything about what had
seen "
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-09-03

Montgomery. Ala, Sept. mo
Southern city invites the United Com
federate Veterans this year and there
will be no Reunion. Thus the mem
ories OF a glorious past cool and fade
into oblivion, as the aged remnant
of the army of 'tattered uniforms and
bright musl,ets' totter toward the
Great Silence.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-26
PHOTO-NEWS PAGE
Borrowed Husbands
AMarried Life Story
Written for The Herald
By Mildred K. Barbour
W.=The Old Schoolmate.

The motor which waited for
/, Nancy at tho hotel entrance was
-ythe last word in smart and luxuri-
Gus equipment The chauffeur's
uniform was faultlessly correct.
When the door was closed, auto
mstically extinguishing the light
. ron the step, Nancy felt herself shut
into warm, velyety darkness.
She sank inches deep into soft
cushions and drew up the fur rug
which the chauffeur had tucked
about her. A current of warm air
. famed her slippered feet From
the cut-glass holder at her elbow
came the fragrance OF Parma vio-
lets.
MY word, Edih has done well fo.I
herself" she murmured, sinking her
chin into her own chinChulas. Chi
. CagO must be AL unhealthy town,
or else friend husband inherited
money"
She remembered suddenly the
1isuess voice and the words: ''Oh,
1es. you have a husband. too, have
mt your"
She wondered If life wasn't all
velvet upholstery and Parma vio-
lets to Edith Endicott.
The city was too unfamiliar to
Nancy for her to know where the
motor was taking her, but she
could see the broad. shining boule-
ward. and the residences became
larger and more impressive as they
progressed.
Finally the machine turned into
q short, tagged drive and stopped
under a porte cochere lit by
quaint lantern that might have
come out of a Japanese print. The
chauffeur sprang down and threw
open the door. assisting Nancy 10
alight. The street door swung open
noiselessly. An irreproachable man
servant took her bag; a maid, ap-
pearinE as though by magic, re-
lieyed her Of her wrap, and she was
ushered into an apartment almost
as large as the whole of her own
spacious home.
At the farther end Of the room.
which seemed to Nancy separated
from her by miles and miles of par
quetry, spaced off by rugs of rich
softness, a woman in a black gown
rose from a great carved chair and
held out both hands to greet her.
Nancy ignored the hands, and
Erasping Edith Langwell by both
arms, gave her an ecstatic little
squeeze Then she raised her lips
eEpectantly.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-26
EIGHT KINGS

4" Eric Dunleavy and his sister were
spending the summer in a bungalow
In the Catskilla. Dunleavy was
chemist and he spent most Of his
time on mysterious experiments in
the improyised laboratory he had
set up. This was in the summer Of
1918.
:, One night when Fannie Dunleavy
returned with her escort from h
dance at the hotel, which was more
than a mile away, Eric had disap-
speared, and there were signs of a
struggle in the bungalow.
The young man who had brought
her home at once suggested that
she ask the aid of Harvey Hunt
who was stopping at the hotel. She
relephoned, and Hunt came at once
IN his roadster.
d, It's the strangest thing, Mr..
Hunt" she said. I'm sure Eric
here without any word unless some
thing terrible had happened. He
must have had a fight with some
body. See how these rugs in the
hall are rumpled and the pantry
door has been broken inw'
She pointed to the door at the
end OF the hall, and the criminal
Investigator saw at once that it led
TO the only room in the little edifice
which had no window.
2 Now that is strange" he said,
steppinE into the pantry and light
ip- the lamp. But there was no
EiEn "f a struggle IN the room.
Fer Heavens sake. what is that -
the Ei:l exclaimed suddenly. Hunt
Followed her gaze to ono of the
The Washington herald., 1921-01-26
FEATURES, FICTION
Watch The Herald Grow
New York cityD DayBEyylD'atyii ).
-1l1l,st :, I" Ooloo. MeiSSfrRr' sS 7slI@NI
Watch The Herald Crow
olo. MeINTYRE'

NEW YORK. Jan. 25,-There is a
block not so far from my demesne
that is peopled With scarlet ladies
with purple paste. At night Il is
dark save for the lozenges Of light
in the three sll-night drug stores
in the block. The Easements OF the
private houses are hlled with beau
ty psrlors, violet ray baths and
hair-dressIng and manicure parlors
Segregation is IN no wise respon-
sible for the character OF the block.
1t is merely accessible to the down
town marts. and yet is rather out
Of beaten paths. Ponderous motor
cars with sleepy-eyed chauffeurs
are at the curb until dawn. Mes
senger boys fit in and out the msI =
BILE entrances in a constant process
sion.
One is impressed by the silence
of the block. There are no tin
panny pianos to make the night
hideous. The other ntght-or rather
early morning Il passed through
the thoroughfare. The only other
wayfarer was a man who walk ed
slowly and with uncertain steps,
playing softly on a mouth organ.
When nearer I saw that he was
blind.
This is rather a lonely street
for you, is it not I inquired.
"No, sir" he replied, the ladies
are very liberal. It is a street
where many rich people live. The
other night a lady got out Of a
limousine. and as she passed me
gave me a bill. ] learned later IL
was $50 So 4 was eyident that
he came every night after. hoping
| for another windfsll.
There are many blocks OF the
same type in New York. No one
seems to know the why OF their
The Washington herald., 1921-01-26
What the Stars Indicate
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 20. 1921.

WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 20, 1921.
This lis read by astrologers as an
uncertain day, good and evil in
fuenCes Contcnding for domination.
Although Venus and Jupiter arc in
benefic aspect. Saturn and Mars are
strongly adverse.
Weddings and love affairs should
be especially fortunate during this
sway. Material prosperity, however,
is more definitely forecast than do
mestic harmony.
Theaters should profit by this rule
of the stars, which seems to indi-
cate large receipts as we'll as ar
tistic successes for the season, which
will present many unusual condi-
tions.
Business affairs should be pushed
during this planetary government.
Dealers in women's wear should
benefit in many unexpected ways.
While retail trade may be rather
dull at this time. wholesale inter-
ests should be satisfactory.
Hotels and restaurants. especially
those that cater to persons OF
wealth, will have a remarkably
prosperous season. Florida and all
Southern resorts will gain late in
the winter.
Again labor seems to be subject
to forces making for discomfort and
trouble. Unemployment will pre-
sent serious problems from this date,
the seers prophesy.
London astrologers predict that
the late autumn of this year viii
be exceedingly menacing for Eng
land. Danger of war Is foresean
The public revenues will be sat
isfactory, according to readings
made at the beginning of the win
ter quarter.
Agriculturists may find the wealth
er for the remainder of the winter
unsatisfactory and even menacing
to a successful season, but they
will benefit from legislation and
from united action in matters of
general Importance.
Mines and mining continue sub
ject to unfavorable forces that make
for labor troubles, as well as mar
ket fluctuations.
Persons whose birthdate it is may
find litigation necessary in the com
ing year, but they should avoid re-
course to law. If born late in the
evening, they will be fortunate.
Children born on this day may
be impulsive and high strung, but
lovaele and talented. They are
likely to achieve much II. well
trained. a-- ..-... .. '..-. - ...
The Washington herald., 1921-01-26

walls, where a big daub Of wet green
paint marred the clean pine boards
Then his eyes fell on a paint can and
brush.
of all the things" said Fannie.
Why, I can't imagine what Eric
would be smearing up the walls for
that way. He bought that paint
for the porch railing. It's too silly.
Oh. Mr.. Hunt. tell me please. what
does it all mean? I'm frightened" D"
But the criminal Investigator had
seized a rag and was rubbing vigOr-
Ously at the paint. Finally he re-
vealed the almost obliterated writ
ing beneath it. 1t was a strange
message:
Eight Kings-Svgxcwyjp fz Getrix
Fluq eidXqb fhbxplj. Eric"
Now this is indeed peculiar" +"
murmured Hunt. DO you under
stand this jargon, Miss Dunleavy?
Did you and your brother ever play
with secret codes when you were
youngsters"
Moo" said the girl slowly,
never" She also informed Hunt,
in answer to his questions, that her
brother told her he was engaged in
very important experiments, but
that he never revealed to her their
nature or purpose.
Did you brother like cards? Did
he ever show you any card tricks %
Hunt shot at her suddenly.
Why. yes" she admitted and
then with sudden fervor, "Oh, see.
Oh. quick. Mr. Hunt. what does it
say But SUnt's pencil was out,
and he was covering a sheet of his
notebook with figures and letters.
Then he rushed to the telephone and
got the secret service on the wire.
He quoted the decoded message.
What's that?" he was saying
"Dunleavy was developing a new
poison gas for the army?-I see
You know where Arlein is taking
him NO, I'm sure Arlein couldn't
read the code, so he won't know
Dunleavy has been identified in it,
and won't be looking for you
Good
Now I'll tell you just what hap
pened in this bungalow, Miss Dun
leayy,' said Harvey Hunt.
Can you read the code, reconstruct the
events Of Eric DunIeavy's disappearanee,
explain the smashed in pantry door, tell
why his code message was covered up
with paint and how Hunt knew that the
German spy Arlein did not suspect he
had been identihedl
say?" But Hunts pencil was out,
Copyright, 1920, by Public Ledger Co..
The Washington herald., 1921-01-26

Mrs. LangweH bent and brushed
her cheek against the upturned
mouth awkwardly, but she smiled
with genuine pleasure.
Nancy Hope! It's good to sec
you again. How nice OF you to
come tonight"
You couldn't have kept me away, -
confided Nancy with a charming
smile.
She ignored the great carved chair
toward which her hostess gestured,
and seated herself on gilt and
brocade footstool, pushing Edith
Langwell gently into the chair.
You look regal-it suits you"
Mrs. Langwell glanced about a
bit restlessly. Both women were
experiencing that awkwardness that
marks a first meeting after many
years, when there is much to say
and no adequate preface.
Shall you be chilly here? We
can have a fire"
Nancy glanced about the room
and shuddered involuntarily. Its
corners were shadowy, despite the
elaborately shaded lamps. Great
wall mirrors doubled the size OF
the apartment. Not cushion
marred the rigidity OF the gilded
and brOCaded furniture.
Must we sit here" asked Nancy.
Haven't you a sitting room where
we can be a bit more informal? This
is beautiful, of course" she added
hastily, but don't you remember
our box of a room at school-so
small that we could reach out in
the morning and close the window
and turn on the heat in the radiator
without getting out of bed? 1t will
seem much more natural to chat
with you at close range"
Mrs. Langwell smiled reminis-
Gently.
Later I will take you to my own
quarters, but people may drop in
this evening-and-" she hesitated
and then went on, Pm afraid most
of my house is a bit austere."
"Austere,' Nancy murmured to
herself, but she began to chatter
vivaCiOusly about the things tha,
happened since she and Edith En-
dicott had stood on the commence
ment platform. graceful, white clad
figures with rOse-flled arms. look
ing across the heads Of the audi
Pnce that filled the rostrum with
the eager. fearless eyes of youth.
Half way through the recital.
she paused to look curioUsly at the
woman opposite her. Was this real
ly the same Edith Endicott?
The Washington herald., 1921-01-26
PLATONIC FRIENDSHIP.

A bright and clever young busi-
ness woman, we'll along in her TWEEN
ties, has a man friend who comes to
sec her every week The girl is not
in love with the man, nor the man
with the girl. They-are simply con-
genial companions who enjoy each
others society. but the girls father
objects strenuOusly to the mans
calls. and thinks it improper for his
daughter to receive attentions from
a man without intentions
The. father belongs to the old
fashioned school, which conccives of
no relationship between the sexes
except the sentimental one. lie does
not realize that the new status Of
woman has made platonic friend
ship between a man and a woman
a possibility for the first time in
history. and so added a new richness
to the life of both.
heretofore, friendship between a
man and woman has been a mock
ing and a by-word. II was the
smoke screen that each sex let down
to cover its manoevers from the
other, and from behind which
woman conducted her subtle attack
on mans offensive, and man lay
siege to a woman's affections.
Both knew friendship for the hol-
low moCkery that it was, and played
at it with their tongues in their
cheek, for nobody had dreamed Of
a day when every single woman
would not be on still hunt for A
husband, and the object of every
unmarried female would be to get
wedding ring
, Hence the friendship of a man
for a woman was about that of the
hunted for the hunter, who was sure
to get him If he didn't watch out.
Among older people, and in Ger
tain circles, the idea still prevails
that every CONAN who isn't married
is crazy to marry. and that she is
always seeking a husband. They
think that life is dull. and barren,
and desOlate to the single woman,
and that she is eternally casting en-
viOus eyes upon the altar.
Perhaps this was true in the old
days in which the unmarried
woman was supposed to be a per-
The Washington herald., 1921-01-26
DiUorce Trial Quashed
For Lack of Evidence

The bilDof complaint filed by John
George a restaurateur. for an abso-
Lutte divorce from Mrs. Raw George
and the cross-bill filed by the wife
IN which she charged the same acts
complained of in her husbands bin,
were both dismissed yesterday by
Justice Stafford in Equity Court
there being insufficient evidence on
either side.
The case has been on trial for
nearly a week. The couple were
married October 25, 1910, and have
one child boy. George began the
proceedings by filing suit on July
16 last.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-26
Court Holds Druggist
On AIin,Ony Charge

DR.. Robert L. Bradfield, a druggist,
of Eleventh street and Rhode Island
avenue northwest, was ordered yes
terday by Justice Stafford in Equity
Court to show cause on January 2S
why he should not be adjudged in
contempt of court for his alleged
failure to keep UP his payments of
SIS a week alimony to his divorced
wife, Mrs. Essie Bradfield. -
Mrs. Bradfield, who obtained a di-
vorce on December 10 last, COM
planned through Attorneys Pumphrey
and Eason that DR.. Bradfield was
slo5 in arrears and had refused to
pay. ..... .-. ~ .. . ...-.-... 81 40
The Washington herald., 1921-01-26

b, Can you solve the code in
the case Of
The Washington herald., 1921-01-26
Deductions ofHarveyHunt
By Philip Francis Nowlan.

Merton Jackson was robbed
r of a suitcase in Union station
or apparently robbed. The suit
case and its valuable papers
were MASKING. James Lotion,
bIEtime construction engineer.
had to know whether Jackson
had been robbed by a rival, Tom
Wrecks, whom he suspected, or
whether Jackson had merely
appeared to be robbed 80 that
Wrecks would not attempt to
rob him as he already had done
once before.
Lotion didn't care about the
papers, except that it was I'M
peratIye to know whether jack
son or Wrecks had them. 1t
was worth several hundred
thousand dollars TO know. les
terday Lotion called in Harvey
Hunt. Hunt gave You the "Iay"
10 that you could help. See IL
your deductions in the "DecOy
Theft agree with Hunt'si
VIII.
IN the case Of the "Decoy Theft"
1 Harvey Hunt had only to deter
mine which one OF two possibilities
had occurred; whether Wrecks or
some agent of his actually had stOl-
en- the documents from Jackson, or
Jackson had framed a fake theft
10 make Wrecks think some bod y
else had stolen them and SO make
him think a further attempt on his
part would be futile.
Harvey Hunt obtained a desCrip-
tiOn Of the stolen suitcase from the
police. Then he wrote Wrecks un-
der an assumed name. but with the
address Of his apartment. giving a
minute description of the suitcase
and asking Wrecks II he would be
interested in purchasing such an
article.
In record time an emissary Of
Wrecks called upon him and offered
10 buy it if certain documents"
were thrown in.
Hunt bid him up to the point
where he offered a certified check
running into FIVE figures for it, and
IN the end dismissed him with the
promise that he would think it
over"
Naturally Hunt knew, if Wrecks
rad really obtained the documents.
De would have paid no attention to
'the letter. and certainly would not
have sent a representative with a
certified check. Obviously Jackson
had relieved himself of annoyance
from Wrecks by a clever ruse.
b, Can you solve the code in
fhe caSe of
The Washington herald., 1921-01-26
War Radio System Planned,

1t is reported that a military radio
station viii be erected at London,
Ont, in the near future. This new
plant will be a unit of the Dominion
wide military wireless system, with
operators at many points, now in
the course of formation.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-26

ship is not for the woman who
wants to marry. For the man who
takes up her time. and camps on
her parlor chairs, keeps away other
men. So. after all, Platonic friend
ship is merely the consolation prize
for those who are not sports enough
to take A hand in the big gambling
game OF matrimony.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-26

making. They are TO BE- found on
Riverside. Drive as well as Park and
Madison avenues. Eventually when
the residents learn that the blo~k
is generally known 20 be in disrc-
pUte they move awsy-sBd then the
property goes into DECAY or is soli.
It takes a good many years for 4
to recover its respectability.
At the corner there was a b,r
green trsfhc sign. which heraIdcd.
''one Way streetF' II Seemed A
sort of symbol, for most OF the res
dents were going just one wav.
with no thought OF their ultimate
destination.
Vaudeville audiences rrpreEr n
odd tastes The other night ono ~
the most artistic acts ! ever saw
was presented by four players OF
exceptional ability. There was
nothing high-brow about il. Il was
human and real, and yet there was
only a sporadic burst OF appIaus.
at the gripping climax. The next
act a vOciferous young man iu
blonde wig, balloon pants and
wooden shoes Jared forth He said
he would sing a song entitled "Sho
Eats So Many Radishes I Call Her
Ny Belgian Rose" The audience
was convulsed. The man behind
me became almost apoplectic, and
had to 20 out from mirth. The per
former was called back four times
when I LETT, and was still going
strong.
Wall Street BARRIERS declare that
business is improving. They cat
tell by the expressions on the facet
Of their patrons Six weeks ago!
said one barber. they used 10 com
in here with so many wrinkles (
worry that We could hardly shsJ
EN-"
The Washington herald., 1921-01-26
Which Do You Like Better.
Winter or Summer, and Why?
THE QUESTION
THE ANSWERS

THE ANSWERS,
WILLIAM PYRAH, clerk.
Southern Railway Building, .I
like the summer better, because
the warm weather suits me
best.o
Miss GERTRUDE HOOE, 412
Eleventh street southeast, 81
really do not care what the sea-
son Is IL the weather is clear
and the temperature is not at
one extreme or the other"
WILLIAM BLAKE. 5s X
street nOrtheRstI E'The good cid
summer time. The reason is I'm
the adjectiyes."
SIMON M'kIMMIE, ee3 ALL
SON street northwest "I think
I'm able to stand the summer
better.1
"HAPPY" ROBINSON, eIexa-
tor conductor. District Build
iEE; "Me fs' de winter. come
from st. Paul, Minn., an down
hyab dey amt got no winter
NO skRtin' er nothin'.7
The Washington herald., 1921-01-26
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-05-05
Survey OF Farm Home Condl-
lions.

For some time past number OF sur
veys pertaining to farm conditions nave
been conducted At last women will have
an opportunity to fall in line as far as
surveys are concerned. The Home Dem
onstration Department of the University
of Maryland recently sent to the Home
Demonstration Agent in each county one
hundred copies of the Survey of Farm
Home Conditions. These copies have
been distributed throughout ten commun-
tiles in Frederick county with the nope
of receiving answers from each and ev-
cry one. great effort is being made to
have 100 per cent return of the surveys
1t is, therefore, the duty of every woman
who has been fortunate enough to receive
a copy to answer the questions with some
thought and consideration, thereby en-
abing Frederick county to be proud OF
ils record of Farm Homes Conditions.
Publicity will be given the survey when
all information is compiled. All surveys
must be returned to Miss Frances Ter
Der, Home Demonstration Agent, Fred
erick by Nav Ia
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-05-05
Order Nisi OH Sales.

In the Orphans Court of Frederick
County, Maryland
April Term, 1921.
In the Matter of the Report of Sales
filed the 18th day of April, 1921.
Ordered, by the Orphans Court of
Frederick county, this 18th day Of April,
1921, that the sale of Real Estate of
Benjamin r. Portner, late of Frederick
county, deceased, this day reported to
this Court by his Executor be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to the con-
trary be shown on or before the 18th day
of May, 1921, provided a copy of this Or
der be published in some newspaper pub
lished in Frederick county for three sue
cessive weeks prior to the 18th day of
May, 1921.
The Executors Report states the
Amount of Sales to be Ten hundred and
fifty dollars Isl, 050.0O.
Geo. Edw. Smith, Judges
Charles H. Butts, of the
Geo. T. Roderuck, Orphans Court.
True Copy. Test:
ALBERT M. PATTERSON,
Register of Wills.
B. A. Portner, Executor. apr 81 Al
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-05-05
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Bids will be received by the Board of
County Commissioners of Frederick
County. Md, in their Office in the Court
House until ii. 80 a. m, on Monday, May
9, 1921, for the building of the sub struc
ture and the super-structure complete of
a bridge over Beaver Branch near Rocky
Ridge, Md.
Plans and specifications are on file in
the County Commissioners office, and
can be seen by prospective bidders at any
time.
The County Commissioners reserve the
right to reject any and all bids.
By Order of the Board,
DAVID GLAND, President
Eugene H. Albaugh. Clerk. may 1t