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The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-07-30
War Profteers Must Disgoree Snoi

~ RGANIZATION is well under way
~ of the special bureau in the De-
partment of Justice designed to con-
duct a sweeping investigation of war
time contracts. Attorney General
Daugherty, in announcing the decision
of the department to institute the in
quiry, said the bureau would be COM
posed of experts in various lines of
business and would be headed by some
"well-knOwn man of proven ability"
The purpose Of the investigation,
the announcement said. was as much
to clear honest individuals and firms
from the suspicion under which mos.
war contracts have fallen in the public
mind, as to bring to the guilty punish
ment
ave will throw back any minnows
we catch in our net and let them start
over again." the attorney general said
to emphasize his remark that the in.
vestigation was not directed against
the quiet little fellow"
The methods of great majority of
these men who have dealt wifi tba
government are. beyond reproach. Mr.
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the ceaselesS tapping of his hand OF
his left knee betrayed his momentar,
loss of compOSure. Drummonds ifs
unclenched, and he stole a look at tn,
girl. She was in her favorite attitude
on the sofa, and had not even looked
up.
Il suppose that it is quite useless
for me to argue with you," said Peter
son after p while.
Il was member of my school de
batting society,"" remarked Hugh remi
niscently. But l was never much
good. I'm too obvious for argument
I'm afraid"
you probably realize from what
has happened tonight" continued Pc.
terson. that l am In earnest"
Il should be sorry to think So" an.
swered Hugh. "If that is the best
you can do, I'd cut it right on, and
start a tomato farm"
The girl gave a little gurgle of
laughter and lit another cigarette.
"Will you come and do the danger
GUS part of the work for us, Monsieur
HughT' she asked.
III you promise to restrain the little
fellows, I'll water them with pleas
ure." returned Hugh lightly.
Peterson rose and walked over to
the window, where he stood motion
less, staring out into the darkness
Hugh realized that the situation was
what In military phraseology might be
termed critical. There were in the
house probably half a dozen men who,
like their master, were absolutely IN
scrupulous. If 1t suited Peterson's
book to kill him, he would not hesitate
TO do so for single second.
For a moment the thought crossed
his mind that he would take no
chances by remaining in the house;
that he would rush Peterson from
behind and escape into the darkness
of the garden. But 1t was only mo-
almost before it had
come, for Hugh DrummOnd was not
that manner Of man-gone even before
he noticed that Peterson was standing
in such a position that he could see
every detail of the room behind him
reflected in the glass through which
he stared.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-07-30
Thirty Thousand Seals Go Into Cozts

T Ak1NG the census of seals on
Pribilof islands, Uncle Sans fur.
bearing ranch, is the job of DR.. George
u. Hanna. Each year from Nav sntiI
Iate September he strOlls about among
the huge bOulders of the bleak shore
uouging the threatening bulls, who are
ready TO fight to death TO protect their
harems, counting the inhabitants.
The first seals to arrive at Pribilof
are the old bulls. They climb out of
the water and select homes for the
females, who are about a week behind
Pribilof islands are the first land
the seals have touched since the past
autumn, for they spend the entire win
Ter of seven months in midocean float
ing on the surface or diving after food
In the depths.
AS fast as the females arrive the
old bulls, take a position on the
peaches and round up as many wives
as they desire, usually about thirty
These are driven by the ferocious bulls
to the rock-bound home, sometimes
SIX or seven blocks from the water
The younger bulls, who fear the older
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-07-30

D ACIAL composition Of the popu
IN lation Of the United States IL
1920, as announced by the census bu-
reau, shows 1882, 431 white persons,
1O,463,O13 negroes, 242,95O Indians,
111,025 japanese, 1856 Chinese and
9,4S5 others. The japanese race ex-
ceeded the rate Of growth in the last
ten years Of all other classes.
Unofficial estimates Of the Increase
IL japanese in the United States, par
ticularly on the Pacific coast, were
borne out In the official tabulation
which revealed a rate of expansion of
$50 per cent. California absorbed
30,596 of the growth of 38,S6S Japa-
nese. On January l, 1920, there were
1852 japanese In California. The
remainder of the increase was dis
tributed largely in Washington state
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-07-30
BULLDOG
DRUMMOND
The Adventures of a
DemObilized officer
Who Found Peace Dull
By CYRIL McNEILE
"SAPPER"
Copyrights By Geo. a. Doran o.
"SAPPER"
Oopyright By Geo. II. Dorian %.

the placid warmth of the street out
side, the gentleman without, whom q
keen observer might have thought
strangely interested in the beauties OF
that well-known thoroughfare-seein
that he had been there for three hours
Remained serenely unconscious of it.
His pal had followed the Dennys to
Paddington. DrummOnd had not come
out-and the watcher who watched
without was beginning to get bored.
About 4 80 he sat up and took notice
as some one left the house; but it was
only the Superbly dressed young man
whom he had discovered already was
merely a clothes-peg calling himself
| Darrell.
The sun was getting low and the
shadows were frightening when a taxi
drove up to the door. Immediately
the watcher drew closer, only to stop
with faint smile as he saw two men
get out Of 1t. One was the immaculate
Darrell; the other was a stranger, and
both were quite obviously what in the
vernacular is known as oiled.
you prisheless ole beam" he heard
Darrell say affectionately, ''thish blink
ing cabsh my show"
The other man hiccoughed assent,
and leant YEARLY against the palings.
Right" he remarked, "ole friend of
me youth. 1t shall be ash you wish"
With tolerant eye he watched them
tack up the stairs, singing Justify in
chorus. Then the door above closed,
and the melody continued to float out
through the open window.
Ten minutes later he was relieved
1t was quite an transformations relief;
Another man merely strolled past him. |
And since there was nothing to re-
port, he merely strolled away. He
could hardly be expected to know that
up In Peter Darrell's sitting-rOom, two
perfectly sober young men were con-
with professional eyes an
extremely drunk gentleman singing In
a chair, and that one Of those two
sober young men was Peter Darrell.
Then further interior activity took
place in Half Moon street, and as the
darkness fell, silence gradually settled
IN the house.
Ten o'clock struck, then eleven
md the silence remained unbroken. II
vas not till eleven-thirty that a sud-
len small sound made Hugh Drum
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Washington's RELIGION.

There has been considerable contro.
versy over the extent to which relig.
lous belief entered into Washington
character. His own chronicles show
tnat most of his Sundays. except dur.
ing the presidency, when he felt
Obliged to set an example, he spent in
answering letters. going over his &C.
counts. hunting or doing any business
tnat those with whom he was negoti-
ating had no scruples. In choosing
people to work for him he set up no
barriers OF creed, judging men from
tne standpoint Of honesty. industry
and ability.
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In Which He Spends a Quiet NIuht Al
the EIms.
ONE
ONE.

ut is little difficult to know what
to do with you. young man." said Pc
terson gently, after long silence. az
knew you had no tact"
Drummond leaned back In his Chair
and regarded his host with a faint
smile.
II must come to you for lessons. Mr.
Peterson. Though / frankly admit /"
he added genially, ''that have never
been brought up to regard the forcibie
abduction Of harmless individual and
a friend who is sleeping of the effects
Of what low people call 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 Mul-
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 apprehensively at Drummond.
do what the kind gentleman tells
you, Mullings," said Hugh, "and 90 to |
bed" He Mt cigarette, and thought
fully blew out cloud Of smoke.
stop this fooling," snarled Peter
son. Where have you hidden ,'ottsYp
flush, tush," murmured Hugh. "You
surprise me. had formed such a
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 q moment he thought that pa-
terson was going to strike him, and his
own INST clenched under the table.
7 wouldn't, my friend" he said
quietly. indeed ! wouldn't. Because
e you hit me, shall most certainly
att you. And 1t win not improve your
Beauty"
SLOWLY Peterson sank back in his ,
hair, and the veins which had been
standing out on his forehead became
formal again. He sven smiled: only ,
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-07-30

ones or masters, follow the females
and secure what are left. Some of
the younger males do not mate until
they are three or four years old.
The seals remain on land continu-
ously for three months except during
short excursions for food. The pups
are born helpless like human infants
are and are unable to swim for two
or three months.
After the count is made govern
ment hunters enter the roOkerles and
Kill a certain per cent of the bulls.
Last year 10000 were shot and the
fur marketed. This year Hanna esti-
mates as many as 10000 can be used.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-07-30

w ASHINGTON.-President Hard
ing and the cabinet have de-
cared war on the influence of Wash.
ington bureaucracy against govern.
ll'ilt reorganization. After discovery
mat chiefs of government bureaus had
neeh conducting propaganda against
me administrations plan to reorgan-
ne the executive departments the
PRESIDENT was aroused to action. Dis
cussihg the situation with the cabinet
lor more than an hour, the President
determined upon drastic course
each member of the cabinet being d.
rected TO serve notice upon all bu.
reau chiefs and individual EMPLOYEES
mat propaganda against the execu.
i've effort to reform the government
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-07-30
Both Hugh and Peterson mar
rowly escape death in the dark.
(TO BE CoNTINUEDD
HEART CAN FEEL NO PAIN
But Vital Organ Sends Out Its Mes
sage of Warning When Physical
Danger Threatens.

The heart has no nerves of senSa
ton, Stanley NJ. Rinehart, NJ. d.
writes in the Saturday Evening Post
If the surgeon could get to 1t without
cutting through the sensory nerves on
the surface of the body he could op-
crate upon the heart itself without
causing pain. And yet pain is some
times a symptom of heart disease, but
1t is produced In a roundabout way.
II the heart cannot feel, how can
there be pain in heart disease
Branches Of the heart nerves go to
certain subcenters in the spinal cord,
and there they connect with the super
fetal nerves Of sensation. Continued
Irritation Of the heart nerves is thus
communicated to the surface aerves
and there Is reflex or refsyfed pain,
not In the heart, but In the chest wall
over which the sensory nerves are dis
tributed.
True heart pain is always due to ex-
haustion Of the heart muscle and may
be recognized by the presence of other
symptoms. 1t Is made worse by
the slightest exertion; by anything
that increases the rapidity of the
hearts contractions. And nearly al
ways the respirations are labored and
deep, expressing the desire of the slug
gish blood stream for more air. But
the pain is In the chest wall, never in
the heart.
More significant than pain is feel
ing of contraction, of tightness in the
chest behind the breastbone, which
may be experienced by those Of middle
age. 1t is especially noticeable after a
full meal, after smoking or during ex-
ertfon. This is another Of natures
quiet warnings. 1t usually accom-
panies high blood pressure. with or
without hardening Of the arteries. The
more often the sensation recurs and
the more easily It is induced, the more
attention ii demands.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-07-30
what the Devil" Cried Drummond
Furlously, ais the Meaning Of This?"

mond sit up in his chair, with every
nerve alert. 1t came from the direc
ton Of the kitchen-and it was the
soGnd he had been waiting for.
Swiftly he opened his door and
passed along the passage to where
the motionless man lay still in he'd
Hiram G. Potts" he said in a low.
coaxing tone, "sit up and take your
semolina. Force yourself, laddie. force
yourself. know it's nauseating. but
doctor said no alcohol and very little
meat"
His voice died away, and he rose
slowly to his feet. In the open door
four men were standing, each with
peculiar-shaped revolver in his
hand.
what the devil" cried Drummond
furiously, us the meaning of thisT'
Cut 1t out" cried the leader con-
temptuously. 'These guns are silent
If you utter-you die. Do you get
me?"
The veins stood out on Drummond's
forehead, and he controlled himself
with an immense effort.
Are you aware that this man Is n
guest OF mine, and sick?" he said. his
voice shaking with rage.
You don't say" remarked the lead.
err, and one Of the others laughed. erin
the bed-clothes OFF, boys, and gag the
young cock-sparrow."
Before he could resist, a gag was
thrust In Drummond's mouth and his
hands were tied behind his back. Then
helpless and impotent, he watched
three Of them lift up the man from
the bed, and putting a gag in his
mouth also, carry him ont of the room
Move" said the fourth to Hugh
''fou join the picnic"
A large car drove up as they |
reached the street. and in less time |
Than 1t takes to tell, the two helpless
men we're pushed In, followed BY the
eader; the door was shut and the car
irove of.
Don't forget he said to Druu,.
nond suavely, '.this gun IL silent You
had better be the samer
At one O'Clock the car swung mn "a
rhe Elms FOR the last ten minute
Hugh had been watching the Invalid
q the corner, who was MAILING fraptie
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-07-30
WASHINGTON
SIDELIGHTN
Bureau Chiefs Must HeIp, Il,

machinery would meet
dismissal from the serrfcG
lie made 1t clear that tn
bureau chiefs did not mean amt
would not be given an opportuu
express their views on reorga
to the commission which hl
taken this work.
what the administrat
countenance will be undS
organized efforts within
to impede the work of TIL
zion commission.
The administration is d
the manner in which the
ton committee, headed by
Brown of Ohio, has taken hold
work, but does not expect that
be ready to report recommended
for legislation until the regular /
sion Of congress beginning next
cember.
The cause Of the Presidents or
was the outcome of a complaint m,
to him a few days ago by the Oh,
man of the joint commission, that
tive propaganda to counteract
plans of the commission was in DR.
ress and was likely to influence G.
greSSiOnal action.
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IT Is TO LAUGH.

Synopsis.-In December, 1918, four
men gather In a hotel In Berne and
hear one OF the quartet outline
plan to paralyze Great Britain and
at the same time seize world power.
The other three, Hooking, Ameri-
can. and Steineman and Won Gratz,
Germans all millionaires. agree to
the scheme. providing another man,
Hiram Potts, an American, is taken
In The instigator OF the plot gives
his name az Comte de Guy, but
when he leaves for England with
his daughter he decides to use the
name Carl Peterson. Capt Hugh
(Bull-Dog) Drummond, retired
onscer, advertises for work that
VIII give him excitement. signing
XlO." As result he meets Phyl-
rs Benton, q young woman who
answered his ad- She tells him OF
strange murders and robberies of
which she suspects a band headed
oy Peterson and Henry Lexington.
She fears her father is involved.
Drummond goes TO The Iarches.
Miss Benton's home, next door to
Inc Einis, Peterson's place. Peter
son and Lexington stop his car and
look him over. While dining with
PHYLLIS and her father Drummond
leaves The Larches and explores
The Fins. He discovers Lexington
and Peterson using a thumbscrew
on Hiram Potts. who signs a paper.
Drummond secures half the paper.
rescues him after a struggle and
takes him to his own home. Peter
son calls and demands the half of
the torn paper and Potts. Hugh
laughs at him.
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Spoils

Daugherty said, but he expressed the
belief that q lHrge number OF cases
would be found in which the business
was conducted on an unfair basis.
In case the evidence warrants Il,
proceedings will be begun to recover
money improperly obtained by con
tractors.
No announcements relative TO lnfor-
nation obtained Will be made PUBLIC
during the course of the inquiry. ~
report will be issued when the va
is completed. He indicated that ~
investigation would coptlnue for N
months and involve the expenditu7
considerable money.
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enorts TO loosen his gag. His eye
were rolling horribly, and he swayec
from side to side in his seat, but thu
oandages round his hands held firm
and at last he gave 1t up.
Even when he was lifted out ant
carried indoors he did not struggle
ne seemed to have sunk into a sOr1
OF apathy. Drummond followed with
dlgnited calmness, and was led into 9
room Off the hall.
In a moment or two Peterson en-.
tered, followed by his daughter. "Ah
my young friend" cried Peterson af.
raoly, Il hardly thought you'd give me
such an easy run as this" He put
MS hand into Drummond's pockets,
and pulled out his revolver and a bun
die of letters. ITO your bank" he
murmured. "Oh! surely, surely not
that as well. Not even stamped. Un-
gag him, Irma-and unite his hands.
My very dear young friend-you pain
me-"
Il wish to know, Mr.. Peterson" said
Hugh quietly, by what right this das-
tardly outrage has been committed
A friend of mine, sick in bed-re-
moved, abducted in the middle of the
night: to say nothing of me-"
With a gentle laugh Irma offered
him cigarette. Mon Dieu!" she re-
marked. but you are most glOriously
ugly, my Hugh!"
Peterson, with a faint smile. opened
the envelope in his hand. And, even
as he pulled out the contents, he
paused suddenly and the smile faded
from his face. From the landing I'D
stairs came a heavy crash, followed
by a flood Of the most appalling Ian
guage.
What the-hIl do you think
you're doing, you fiat-faced son of a
Maltese goat? And where the HI am
!, anyway"
Il must apologize for my friends
language" murmured Hugh gently.
but you must admit he has some JUS
tihcation. Besides, he was, regret TO
state, quite wonderfully drunk earlier
this evening, and just as he was sleep
ing it of these desperadoes abducted |
him."
The next moment the door burst Cd
en-. and an Infatuated object rushed In.
His face was wild, and his hand was
bandaged, showing a great red stain
On the thumb.
Whats this-jestT' he howled furi-
ously. "And this id bandage all
covered with red inkT"
You must ask my friend here.
Mullings," said Hugh. Hes got a
peculiar sense Of humor. Anyway.
he's got the bill in his hand"
In silence they watched Peterson
pen the paper and read the contents.
While the girl leaned over his shoulder
To Mr.. Peterson, GodaIming.
E & d.
10 hire Of one demobilized
SOIuler .............. r n n
20 making him drunk Tin
this item present strength
and cost Of drink and {
soldiers capacity must
be allowed for). ..... 60
% bottle of red ink ... q III
% shock to system :, 10 0I'
4Oldl sssSssss.ssssss...f2 0 O
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Or course IT doesn't really matter
who invented kissing-but the legend
OF the Grecian shepherdess who found
an opal on one Of the hills near
Athens and. wishing to give 1t to q
young shepherd whose hands were oc-
cupied, let him take II from her lips
with his own. Is one of many stories
which give Greece the honor OF the
very first kiss.
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Fat iacomes Of some men are due
70 the judicious use Of writing PADS.
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CHAPTER ~.

Total ...'.............. f2O o 1
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1921-01-18

Telegr1mc Especial para LA PRENSA"
CIUDAD DE. MEXICO, Enro Is, (Re-
cibido con retardo.) I'm telesrama de
Ultima hora procedeLte de Tulancin-
go, recibido aquf Sc da cuenta dc ha-
Der sido va cctnunicada ID sentencia
dictada por el Consejo de Guerra q
j'lzga los prisioneros capturados en-
los reciente ccr1bates dc Chililco Ci-
ma Togo, a a Secretar!a de Guerra, &c
Ia orden6 la Immediate ejet uci5n de
los sentenciados.
En- cumplimiento de tai orden, el
Consejo de Guerra puso en- manos de
Ia autoridad militar l JOS sentenc!a-
dcs, para que Sc procediera a II eic-
cuci6n, .habiendose efectuado esta en-
el Cerrb de Tehontie las scis diez
minutes lie Ia ta1de de hoy.
Uno de les sentenciados. cuyo nom
Ire no Sc menciona, mostro una san
gre fra admirable. pues ei arresl6 el
peloton ejecutor pronunci6 con
firmeza viriiidad. las voces de man
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1921-01-18
OU|EREN ASUN|R E[
COB. De CUBA Los
NECROS De la |SLA
Creese intentan formar
una nueva RePdblica
Quieren que Sc retire de la
.enmienda PIatt la clausu-
la que los excluye como
factores politicos

Del Servicio Especial para "I.A PRENSA-'
HABANA, Enero 17.-Hay graves
indicios de que la isla de Cuba esta
en- visperas de una revolucion racial,
porque los negros de Ia isla intentan
demostrar su superioridad numerica
Y constituir Ia republica de manera
que sea gobernada por los nesros.
La poblaci6n de color de Ia isla de-
sea aprovechar las presentes difficult
tades polfticas Y financieras, que han
llevado Cuba al Mayor. General
Crowder Y que hacen pensar en- que
su mission sera el preludio de la inter-
venci6n americana. Esa situaci6n lie
CARA a su pertodo crftico eli Abril cuan
do Sc haya declarado oficialmeDte quie
mes son los candidates triunfantes.
Los negros pretenden que no Sc
inaugure el nuevo perfodo presidential
Y que Ia autoridad del gobierno para
mayo no exista, sea impotente.
Green que no volvera a presentarse
otra oportunidad semejante, sobre to-
do 81 los Estados Unidos hacen mas
tirante aCn Ia situacion interviniendo
tratando de arreglar las presentes
dificultades de una manera pacffica.
Este pensamiento de Ia pobiacion
negra de la isla no es nueyo, stno cue