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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-06
BY SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE
with The MCCI

lied that he had no idea of our pre-
sence. He passed close beside us,
stole over to the window, and very
softly and noislessly raised it for half
a foot. As he sank TO the level OF this
opening, the light of the street, no
longer dimmed by the dusty glass, fell
full upon his face. The man seemed
to be beside himself with excitement.
His two eyes shOne like stars, and his
features were working cOnyulsiyely.
He was an elderly man. with a thin
projecting nose. a high, bald forehead,
and huge griZZled m0ustaChe An
opera hat was pushed 10 the back Of
his head, and an evening dress shirt
front cleaned out through his open
Cvercoat. His face was eaunt and
swarthy, scored with deep, savage
lines. In his hand he carried what ap-
peared to a stick, but as he laid it
down upon the floor it save q metallic
clang Then from the pocket of his
CVerCOat he drew a bulky object. aud
he busted himself in some task which
ended with a loud sharp click, as If
q spring or bolt had fallen into place
Still kneeling upon the floor he bent
forward and threw all his weight and
strength upon some lever. with the re
suit that there came a long, whiring,
grinding noise, ending once more in
a powerful click. He Strengthened
. himself then, ard I saw that what he
held in his hand was a sort of a CUR
with a curiously misshapen butt. He
opened it at the breech, put something
in. and snapped the breech- block. liner
crOuching down, he rested the end o
the barrel upon the ledge of the oper
/ window, and ! saw his loLg moustacht
( droop over the stock and his eye
/ CLEAN as it peered along the sights
/ | heard a little sigh of satisfaction a.
he cuddled the butt into his soulder
and saw that amazing large, the bIa"l
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-06

man on the yellow ground, standing
clear al the end of his foresight. For
an instant he was rigid and motion
less. Then his finger tightened upon
the trigger. There was a strange loud
whiz and d long, silvery tipkle of glass.
At that instant Holmes sprang like d
tiger on to the marksmaL's back, and
hurled him flat upon his face. He was
UP again in moment, and with con
vulsiye strength he seized Holmes by
the throat, but | struck him on the
head with the butt of my revolver, and
he dropped again to the floor. l fell
upon him, and as | held him my com
rade blew a shTill call upon a whistle,
There was q clatter of running feet
upon the pavement, and two police
men in uniform, with one plain-clOthes
detective, rushed through the front
entrance and into the room
THAT you, Lestrade?" said Holmes
Yes, Mr.. Holmes. l took the job
myself It's good to see you back in
London, sir
Il think you want a little unofficial
help. Three undetected murders in
one year won't do, Lestrade. But YOU
handled the MoIesy Mystery with less
than your usual-that's TO say, you
handled fairly we'll"
To Be Continued
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-06
The High School Orchestra's Chance

The management of the symphony orchestra
has offered to give $500 to the high school or
chestra if its members succeed in selling 500
season tickets at $3.50 each for the years events,
The $500 will enable the high school musicians
to 20 to Nashville, Tenn, to give series Of
concerts before the national convention of the
music supervisors of America.
Nashville will entertain the young musicians
free. The $500 is needed to defray travelling ex-
penses to the convention.
Here is an excellent opportunity for citizens
to back their faith in the young musicians who
have attained more than statewide reputation
for their ability. Their appearance before the
national convention would be an advertisement
for Richmond which we ought not to overlook
Citizens who have not purchased tickets for
the symphony orchestra season may find an i'm
petus for so doing when the young men anu
women call on them to buy tickets.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-06

The shadow has moved" | cried.
1t was indeed no longer the profile,
but the back, which was turned coward
US. Three years had certainly not
smoothed the asperities ii his yemper
or his impotence with i less active
intelligence than his own.
OF course it mas moved" said he.
Am / such a farcical bUngler, Wat
son. that I should erect an obvious
rummy, and expect that some of the
sharpest men in Europe would be de
ceived by ito We have been in thls
room two hours, and Mrs. Hudson has
made same change in tha- figure eight
times, or once in every quarter OF an
hour. She works il from the front, so
that her shadow may never be seen.
All" He drew in his breath with a
shriIl, excited intake. In the dim light
I saw his head thrown forward, his
whole attitude rigid with attention.
Outside the street was absolutely de-
serted. Those two men might still be
crouching in the doorway, but I could
no longer see them. All was still md
dark, save only that brilliant yellow
screen in front of US with the black
in the utter silence l heard that thin,
sibilant note which spoke the intense
suppressed excitement An instant
later he pulled me back into the black
est corner of the room, and | felt his
warning hand upon my lips. The
fingers which clutched NE were quiy-
ering. Never had l known my friend
more moved, and yet the dark street
still stretched lonely and motionless
before us
But suddenly I was aware of that
which his keener senses had already
distinguished. A low. stealthy sound
, came to my ears, not from the direc
ton of Baker street, Tut from the
[ hack OF the very house i'll which We
lay concealed. 4 door opened and
smut. An instant later steps crept
! down the passag e-steos which were
meant to be silent. but which revey
berated harshly through the empty
! house. Holmes crouched lack agains'
/ the wall and I did the same, my hanC
/ closing upon the handle of my revol
! yer. Peeling through the gloom,
: saw the vague outline Of a man, ;
shade backer than the blackness o.
] the open door. He stood for an in
slant, and then he crept forward
+ CrOuching, menaC,ng, into the room
. He was within three yards Of us, thi,
/ sinister figure, ard had braCcd my
! self 10 meet his spting. before 1 real
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-06
The Present Opportunity

One of the fine thoughts which Charles
Watkins discussed in public address here the
other day was the value of taking advantage of
the present to do noble and pleasing deeds Of
kindness and charity. Tomorrow will be too
late, he said, when the performances of the good
presses for action today.
Every generation has a major work to per
form, and. usually its performance leaves the
world better and nobler. In the great periods of
national stress, the good men and noble women
of that day have resolutely set their hearts on
solving the problem, blazing a path onward for
the succeeding generation.
Civilization, Mr.. Watkins believes, is only an
accumulation of the forward steps of men and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-06
Memories Of Old Days
In This Paper Ten Years
Ago Today -

An invitation from the secretary OF
the Indianapolis Commercial club was
received by the officials Of the local
club, asking d delegation of Richmond
men to accompany the party of Hoo.
siers that were going to invade Mex
leo the following spring. The party
was planned to represent the entire
state, manufacturers and others from
every large city having promised ID
be in the number The men were to
leave indianapolis on Feb 30, tour
through the whole Of the neighborinC
country on the south and return
March Il.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-06
TODAY'S TALK
rae Matthew Adams Author Of you CAM" Take It." mp
THE GAGGED HEART

bird placed
a 0 thoughts
wide Natare-where streams
play, but and
think
the lovely bird in that
pitiful bird. 1t not ccum-
the Gagged heathe heart which look
appealing
o ca its
a film The author
tntng them all the thru with clever
ness
The story
all
a. Was-Fanny
Fanny has heart fine But
Gagged
happiness of ohersbut she
the comfort and cheer which she
finally did
and let Fanny heart out into the big world But was
o be
Of geat-nO to expect
to have to US glad
Millions hearts are peopleeach of
us-dO not think o others!
heart somebody
which finally
il and see.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-06
Ioyful Family Reunion

Two of my brothers. a sister, as
well as myself have been chronic suf-
ferers from gas in stomach, indiges-
ton, pain in right side near appendix
and liver trouble for many years. My
sister tried Mayr's Wonderful Remedy
with such good results that We all took
a course Of it and it helped in each
case. Last Sunday we had d family
reunion in celebration of our recovery
and what we all did eat" 1t is a
simple, harmless preparation that re-
moves the catarrhal mucus from the
intestinal tract and allays the inflam-
nation which causes practically all
stomach. liver and intestinal ailments,
including appendicitis. One dose will
convince or money refunded. Glenn
Thistlethwaite's : drug stores. A. G,
Luken Drug Co. and druggists every
vhere-Advertisem
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-06
Answers to Questions

ANY reader can get the answer TO
Tnforma ton Bureau, Frederick J: Hask-
in, director, Washington, d. c. This Of
fer applies strictly to information, The
bureau does not. give advice on legal,
medical and financial matters. 1t does
not attempt to settle domestic troubles,
nor 10 uaaetlahe ~ gSt.a u9 49, I-es+ior
plainly and briefly. Give full name and
address and enclose two cents IN stamps
for return postage. All replies are sent
direct to the inquirer)
Q. Please tell ME whether bacteria
are plants or animals? NJ. L. II.
4. Bacteria is a name applied to
vegetable organisms. the most minute
Organisms known. Bacteria are found
almost everywhere. 1t is interesting
30 know that bacteria were first
placed in the animal kingdom, but
since 1853 scientists have proved that
bacteria are plants.
O. What is meant by relative hui
midity?" w. A. D.
A. Relative humidity is the ratio
Of the vapor actually present as com
pared with the greatest amount the air
could possibly contain at given tenn
perature.
@. What do the English call the
"wishbone?" c. G.
A. The English name for the wish
bone is merry thought
O. How is Los Angeles pronounced?
Also St. Louis? A. W. A.
A. Los Angeles may be pronounced
los an gel-es, long o, short a, short
es; or los an'jel-es, short o. short q.
shirt e's.. The Spanish pronunciation
i7 los an.ha-las, long o, first broad,
the others bit shorter. St, Louis
may be pronounced either SAINT loois
or SAINT loo-i.
O What is the difference between
mastodOn and a mammoth? c. S.W.
A. The mammoth was an elephant
now extinct-Telated TO and nearly
The =ame size as the existing Indian
elephant. 1t. however, had a long.
tnlef hairy coat and very long up
vard-tuIniug tucks The mastodon is
any of the numerous species of eN-
tuct elephants. which differ from the
mammoth chiefly in the molar teeth
which have high COniCal Cusps Or
parallel ridges with little or no Ce-
mert in the inter-spaces. Some have
small tusEs in the lower Jaw besides
those in the upper jaw.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-06

women, who have thought right and done right
That leaves us with the solemn duty of emulat-
ing their example and pushing forward civiliza-
ton a notch or two, so that we also may have
lived true to the best instincts within us.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-06

the yard, nor does he haggle at the
price-hes handed me a rouble twice,
We stand together for the town, and
no one turns i neighbor down; thus
Punktown grows thus she expands,
and she'll be famed in many lands.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-06
SEEKS CITY MANAcERsHiP.

LIMA, o, Dec, 6,--By elimination.
g total of % applicants for the position
of city manager. filed with the com
missioners-elect, TO take office Jan. L
have been sifted 10 five.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-06
After Dinner Trick

Two matches are wedgod between the
sides Of the c0awer and the inner sides
Of q match box. A third match IS placed
between them. The third match is
lighted in the middle, and anyone is
asked to guess which end will burn first.
Before either end is reached. pressure
viii be relieved by the center Of the
match being consumed, and the pieces
Of the match will leap into the air.
Copyright BY PuhIc Ledger Company
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-06
Use Pyramid
For Piles
The Relief from Pain and Distress by
Using Pyramid Pile Suppo.itories
Induces You to Tell the Good
News to Others. Send
for Free Trial

Perhaps YOU are struggling with
bleeding, protruding piles or hem
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-06

| have been glad since they said
unto me, let US try Blue Devil and see
Advertisement
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-06

Piles Cured in to II Days.
Druggists refund money if PAZO
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-Advertisement
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-06

"I' isn't the baby CRYING at night,
deprecated the Cape Girardoau Mis-
sour.an, its the upkcep."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-23
PERMISSION GIVEN
TO BUILD BRIDGE
House Passes Bill Granting Con-
sent of Congress for
Structure at Century.
(sY GEORGE Il. MANNINel

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The bill
granting consent Of congress to Es-
Gambia and santa Rosa counties to
build bridge across the Escambia
river between the two counties, near
Century, was passed by the house to-
day. 1t was passed by the senate last
week and now goes to the president
for approval. 1t should be law be-
fore Jan. /.
Anticipating that the house inter-
state commerce committee would make
a favorable report on the bill this
morning. Congressman Smithwick who
introduced the bin in the house had
it put on the unanimous consent cal
endar yesterday 1t was favorably re-
lean home. He declared that no jour
today and Mr.. Smithwick called it UP
and had it passed before 1890 o'clock,
completing one OF the most rapid leg
islative moves on record.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-23
DEAN OF AMERICAN JOURNALISM
DIES OF HEART TROUBLE WHILE
ON ANNUAL VISIT TO FLORIDA
HOUSE ELOCIzES
HENRY WATTERSON
Representative Mann Declares
His Influence Will Be Felt
for Generations.
az The Assoclated Pressl

WASHINGTON Dec. 22.-Col. Henry
Watterson was eulogized today in the
house by Representative BarlSley, DEM
ocrat. Kentucky, as a man whose name
was a household word in every Zen
lucky home and in almost every Amer
lean homs. He declared that no jeur-
nalist now living and very few who
are dead exercised more influence on
the nation than the dead Kentuclian,
who at one time was member of the
house.
Representative Mann republican,
Illinois. declared that Colonel Waiter
son never had been afraid to express
his beliefs. although often criticized
severely by the readers Of his news
paper Mr.. Mann said that Colonel
Watterson and other editors of the
old school, exerted an influence that
would be felt for generations. They
never allowed the accounting room of
their newspapers. he added, to deter
mine their editorial or news policies.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-23
Rohhed Norman Of $500.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-0ne automo-
bile bandit was slain and a second Sc
riously wounded in a pistol fight that
followed an attempt late today to loot
the offfces of a real estate firm in West
Sixty-th third street near Broadway. Four
others escaped.
The bandits, finding Mrs. Mary
Stockringer, an apartment renting su-
perintendent. alone in the realty office,
held her against the wall with revolv-
ers and took $500 from the safe.
A negro office boy, returning from
an errand, saw the hold-up through a
window, procured his pistol in near
by room, and when the bandits
emerged opened fire. One fell dead,
shot through the heart. Returning
the fire. the others jumped into a taxi
and sped west.
A policeman fired at the car as it
turned down West End avenue, and
another bluecoat blazed away a block
further south, the bullet shattering the
jaw of the driver, whose name was
given to the police as John Little.
He drove on for six blocks and them
weakened by loss of blood, lost con-
troll and the car smashed into the curb
IittIe's four companions escaped He
refused to give their names when
taken to a hospital
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-23
STAMP PACKAGES
WITH RED CROSS
CHRISTMAS SEALS
Conamittee Has Established a
Stand in Postofiice Lobby
for Your Convenience.


Arc sou stainp3ng youl packages
with Red Cross Christmas seals? If
you are not, you are missing a wond-
erful opportunity for doing good.
Every Christmas package which is
mailed from Pensacola and one which
is stamped with a Christmas seal,
should bear the impress of the Red
Cross, and those who have not bought
their seals already should get them
today at the postoffice or should buy
them on Saturday from the group of
young girls, who will sell Christmas
seals on the streets of the city,
Among those who have been engag-
ed in the work at the postoffice are
Mrs. Fred Marsh and daughter, Mrs.
Cliff Murphy, Mrs. Joseph Gallagher.
Mrs. Tom White, Miss Cow1ey and
others.
A committee will be in charge again
today and you are urged to remember
that the fund which is derived from
the safe of these seals viii go towards
the fight which is being waged by the
Red Cross against tuberculosis in this
country.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-23
CHIEF JUSTICE TAFT DECLARES
He WILL LONG BE REMEMBERED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-'T knew
Col Henry Watterson for a great many
years" Chief Justice TAFT. said today.
"lIe and my father were 1Eienas. He
was a unique figure in the political
and social life Of the country lie
was a most able journalist, picturesque,
forcible and original in every position
he took and every cause he advocated.
lie was eloquent, chivalrous, coura-
geous in contest, an old time leader in
journalism, charming gentleman, a
warm friend and a patriotic American
whose brilliancy, knightly character
and human nature made a deep inn
preston on his fellow citizens and
won their affectionate respect. He will
long be fondly remembered. We shall
all miss him much. His going makes
void"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-23
DECISION OF Dali
EIREANN BY VOTE
OF NEARLY z TO |
Test Vote Followed Party Lines
of Those Favoring or
Opposing the Treaty.
FATE OF IRELAND is
TREMBLING IN BALANCE
No One Can Guess the Outcome
of the Treaty Vote Declares
Active Sim Feiner.
(Ry The Associated Press)

DUBLIN, Dec. 22.-The Dali Eireann
by a vote of II to A decided late to-
day, on motion submitted by Cichael
Collins, to adjourn further debate on
the Irish treaty until Tuesday Jan. 8.
It was not the motion itself, but an
amendment to the motion on which
the vote was actually taken. The
amendment, introduced and seconded
by opporents of the treaty, called for
continuance of sitting day and eve
ming until action was taken on the
treaty's ratification or rejection.
The defeat of the amendment auto
matically decided the motion. With
few exceptions. so far as could be OBJ
served, the vote followed the party
lines of those favoring or opposing
the treaty.
Nobody tonight believes, of course,
that If vote had been taken on the
treaty itself the majority would have
been so great as the vote on the ad-
journment motions gave its support
ers, but there is no doubt in the minds
of those who have been following the
debates carefully that this vote rough
~ approximates the sentiments for and
against the treaty. This is denied by
some of the opponents of the treaty,
who assert that 1t was not a. fair test.
as many of the deputies on both sides,
especially the country MEMBERS dis
like the idea of the debate conttnu-
ing through Christmas and voted for
adjournment in order that they might
get home for the holidays.
In fact. Countess Marxie Wicz one
Of the strongest opponents of the
treaty, seconded Mr.. Collins proposal
apparently having in mind, as indi-
Gated by her satfricaI seconding speech,
the possibility of the debate continu-
ing through Christmas day and night
and overlooking the possibility OF a
party division on the motion.
Mr.. Collins showed eagerness to rush
his motion through to quick division.
He summarily checked Mr. Gilroy, who
interrupted the taking Of the vote to
have the question cleared up as to
whether deputies representing two con-
stituencies, should have two votes, Mr..
Collins declaring that he would not
hear of having the fate of Ireland de-
cided on the question of a techuicality.
When it became apparent that there
was to be a party lineup on the vote
the atmosphere became tense with ex-
citement. Many OF the spectators
failed to understand the significance
Of proceedings and the grestest be-
wilderment was manifested upon the
result of the vote. Mr.. DeValera's face
was stern and grim when the figures
were announced. Considerable elation
was shown by Collins and his adher-
ents. Desmon Fitzgerald. minister of
propaganda, who supports the treaty,
said tonight he believed that not more
than 10 opponents of the treaty voted
(continued On ~sge 4nree1
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-23
KIWANIS CLUB IS
HOST TO ORPHANS
Remember Children of Pearl
Eagan Home With Wonder
full Christmas Tree.

Carrying out in a beautiful way the
spirit of Christmas the annual Christ
mas dinner which was given yesterday
by the Kiwanis club was a huge sue
cess in every way. and the children of
the Pearl Eagan home were beauti-
full remembered with a wonderful
Christmas tree, on which bright lights
cleaned and goodies and toys spoke
Of Christmas cheer.
The dinner was served in the main
cafe of the San Carlos, where the big
tree with its cleaning light, crimson
garlands and tinsel and favors was
placed, and each child was presented
with a bag of goodies" and there were
many gifts which added to their 10Y.
Before the entrance of the children.
an auction was held, many trfnkets
having been auctioned off to the high
est bidder, and a fine sum was turned
over to the West Florida Receiving
home for the children.
The annual Christmas dinner of the
Kiwanis club Is becoming a feature
which Is greatly appreciated by the
feminine friends and relatives OF the
members. and the entertainment of
yesterday, which Included several
novel features. was grettly enjoyed.
Little Miss Rosa Cox Russell sang
a pretty Christmas song, Miss Diimple
Mcmillan led in the singing OF Christ
carols and Jimmie Johnson, whose
musical gifts are always at the service
Of the Kiwanians. assisted with the
music
The tree made many children very
happy yesterday, and was a beautiful
idea, well carried out. After the din
ner, the tree was moved TO the lobby
of the San Carlos. where It viii re-
main until after the holidays TO add its
brightness to the profusion Of crimson
berried holly, which already adorns the
lobby.