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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-27

We did, the cameras would betral
US. Not clandestine signal coulc
we make. Not even by a whisper
could | welcome Jimmy.
Dick Barnes was an unusually
wicked villain in Love in Leash
Once | thought that l wouldn't care
to be very friendly with a man who
could dream and do such evil so well
more than once l had to remind my.
self that it was in his role. Ever
so, how could he play such a terrible
part so admirably, how could he mur.
der his own father so convincingly
unless there actually was in his heart
some germ of eyiI-of cowardice
which l had not perceived in Jimmy
Alcctt?
| waited for Dick to come up to
me when the camera men stopped
cranking Others came to tell ms
thai I had registered surprise, con
fusion, doubt in swift succession and
with extraordinary success.
NcMastcrs was enthusiastic. J
considered him very kind, Some of
the generosity Of tie actors was per
haps an imitation Of the producers
I listened, smiled, kept my eyes on
the new member Of the company
and waited.
was ready to hold out eager
hands to welcome him. What grand
pals he and | would be in the difficult
movie game. He would be dear
big brother to me! Part Of Mother
dear's worries would drop from her
shoulders.
McMasJcrs detained Dick Barnes
| waited. Usually l run to my dress
ing room at once upon leaving set.
but never could run away from
Jimmy Alcott
Motherdear was not chaperoning
me that day. Mrs Mandy was her
substitute | would take Dick home
with me to dinner. We would sur
prise Mothcrdear She would love
to see him. She had heaps of tact
and sympathy And we would hear
about Jummy's disappearance. And
Motherdear would say the right
comforting Things.
The new mans eyes were on mine
as McMasters talked to him, but
there vas no smile Of recognition in
them.
/ saw him coming toward me with
the air Of a stranger.
ITO be continually
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-27
WHEN 4 WOMAN TELLS
BY RUTH AGNES ABELING

They were quite as heppy as l.,
and since We were all smiling, no
tre t-2yso. 10 question the others
joy.
After breakfast I went back to my
room.
Way down in the bottom of my
silken garments and some of the
tt,n7h ,;',rr were some frivolous
slhou 2;'mentc and one cf the
finest French wolfe with old blue
velvet ribbon shoulder straps.
These | brought out and fingered
them lovingly!
Finally l started to change the
clothing.
There was a white Canton crepe
dress that | hat worn little. 1t was
sashed in old blue, with a butterfly
bow at the back. This was the dress
selected.
1t was Just one O'Clock when the
maid brought to my door long
green box. The tiny pink rose buds
that it contained | fastened into the
folds of the wide blue sash at my
waist.
And soon. below my window,
heard the honking Of an automobile
horn. I rushed down and, with a
long cloak drawn around me, climbed
into the low seat Of the roadster
}
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-27
CHAPTER LNTEU
iCM AND | ARE HAPPILY
MARRIED.

] WAS happy that night.
felt as II my topsy turvy world
had once more been set Alright.
And | was glad somehow that |
had not asked Tom to explain all Of
the things about which | had been
torturing mysclf-the doubts about
him and Grace, for explanations
would have taken some of the bloom
off of the affair.
| wanted to believe in him, Just
because he said thus was thus!
had reverted to type. | had wanted
my man to be a sort of supreme
being! And further. | didn't want to
do battle for myself any longer
there was extreme joy in knowing
that hereafter | should have some
one who loved me to share in every
thing.
With the thought of my mile
post in mind l plunged into my
waste basket when l reached my
room. had kept my door locked
ana had taken care of my room my
self to avoid chance meeting with
Grace, SO | had hope Of the scraps
Of paper being there.
And they were there.
sat down at my desk, and witt
the paste pot put the note bach
together again. l should keep II
forever | promised myself
The sun was flooding my room
with gold when I awakened the nex
morning. 1t seemed like 200
omen.
At the breakfast table. when
reached it, were Mr.. and Mrs. Amcs
It had been the first ti1e sine,
! had known them that they hac
breakfasted together.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-27
CONFESSIONS
OF A MOVIE
STAR
CHAPTER X
JIMMY ALCOTT SURPRISES ME


i''i''i <AAOOl 9oNFkloEo NE
| >AEAkED on my grease paint
= covered it with delicate yellow
81 powder, outlined a very short
| -upld's bow on my lips, slipped into
he dress my maid laid out, and rush
I'd for my place on the set
As I wished. the actors wcrr
placed and ready to he "discovercd''
when Dcmaison called "Camer-a-a
-a-amcra-a -
| Now 7 usually commence 70 work
,~ ~,,,,.;ar +anJa,.,,aa, ~. f.. 80,
icalousv ~. VIVA. o,p,, the yran,rfa
nils for ahou+ On faof-nff sat
That nornino 7 wa "a roa;sto,,
.e7rrrieo ;, snrron,a osto,5sfn,or,
{ was to lecognizo my own husband
u he villain of tie piece.
I rushed onto the set, and for
once. the cameras caught genuine
emotion stamped upon my features
l made the first big emotional hit
Of my career. McMasters, our pro-
ducer, had come to the studios early.
and he applauded my act vehementIy.
Demaison, nv director, was 50 ox-
cited that he lapscd into his native
tongue:
"Bien! Bien! Maintenant-tenez,p
Which was extremely irving. I
didn't want to told" but | had TO
obey.
How could Demaison or NcNas-
tiers know that wasn't acting At
all?
Dick Barnos-.Timmv Alcott in tho
flesh,
But we couldn't sneak n each 9TH
err That would Yqlin tbo diractor,s
work and hi. temna,. We couldn #
EXCHANGE . en,iio Of roooani+io,, IF
&C. I,1,r ,>r>>~~~1> w
-'"h'S, "e nave Magic onoe8 on
''' s',r, W. C"I = ee' crowned
~, nv u o"Olc =, 10 answered MI
" '"l' '''ooI [,Ii ! can Stay IN
'eI 'oi'S' l Il nave TO come up soon
% DiSs1Ie' because raven got my
o' ~ vi e. .,
nV' IRE soihg 10 save YOU
'0p Pa, NIch'
- ron I
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-27
OBSERVATIONS

In a railroad strike the public is
cut.
CorkscreWs kept in stock by the
senate indicate they haven't lost then
pull.
"Hermits Eat Grass and Bark
headline. Gone to the dogs.
Los Angeles 20 divorce DEGREES
in one day leaves the score united
Lip sticks do not seem to make
them stick.
Every racial group claims il
saw America first" +
This Asia Minor trouble is a major
enc.
Wonder if girl ever penalties g
football star for holding?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-27

a bandit robbed the guests Of a
New York hotel and escaped because
they thought he was an employe.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-27

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-27
OLD DAYS IN AMERICUS

been arprised of the death recently
IN Dallas, Texas, of Major J. c. Crit
tn, who for many years was a promi-
uont citizen and business man Of this
city,
Hundreds Of little folks, and big
folks, too, will be delighted to know
that Gcntry's dog and pony show
ja coming to Americas again, exhib-
Ting here Monday, November 4.
Ais Mamie lIIcEs, after a visit to
Mn. and Nh, ". i. Brown at their
ncma here has returned 20 her home
Ia Orlando, Fla.
THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY.
lFrcm the Tmes-Rccordcr Oct p,
la9l.l
Married in Ellayillc at the Meth
oijst church at $50 O'Clock in the
afternoon, ON Tuesday, Mr.. j. +.
Robinson. OF AmericuS, and Miss
Lille Cheney, of EllayilIc, Rev. 0.
A. Thrower ofGciatcd ut the cerc-
mny, which was performed in the
beautifully decorated church before
large asscmblace OF friends and
relatives Of the young people. They
viii reside In Amcricus, where he is
q rrom:uca, young business man.
The train on the 5. &. ". R., from
Columbus yesterday was delayed
about : hours from q forest fire
.-----a had r---.,,-.s 7,..,,,,- - b., ,,,,,.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-27
TWENTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY

(From the Times-Eecsrle- Oct. -.
1909
The Lee street bridge ag-r -r=
Seaboard tracks here In -aa city cam
very near being destroyed by fire
at o'clock yesterday morning. w-..-
calamity was only aver-ed eE the
prompt action Of ths fire department
The fire was caused by sparks from
a freight train which passed s1gr--E
after midnight.
Americus has received To date &c.
900 bales OF cotton this year. count
ing press and warehouse receipts
Friends in Amcr.cgs have ll@1
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-27
Mr.. WHAL E ESCAPES.

@TAON'T worry, Mr.. Whale" said
two soft little voices into his
ears and Mr.. Whale was 50 surprised
that he blinked his funny little piggy
eyes as though he had been dream
no
All around him in the ocean hun.
Cry sharks were swapping their jaws
A. IN a "A :. Asaa ~ IL
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-27

someone or someone's were promising
to save him.
Il don't know who you are" he
answered, "but if you're on my back
you'd better get off. I'm going to
go down under the water and you'll
get ducked. Thanks for your kind
~ - X n ~ As "A = a A. a :. :. "A - :. !.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-27

"A GREAT deal is being said onI
both sides just now which confus-
es TIE real issue, the essence of the
case. The men point out the IN
just decrease in wages and loss of
advantages in working conditions.
They demand rate reductions in adj
vance of wage cuts, and Justify their
position on these grounds. The rail-
road executives say wages are too
high, being still at war time peak.
when prices Of commodities and
revenues have fallen: tina. rates must
come down but That they cannot
come down until costs Of -rargp0rra-
ton are lowered: thai the working
conditions and unfair and outrageous
rules of the unions are bankruptjng
the railroads and maintaining rates
out Of all reason nor ability Of the
public to pay.
But the essence Of the case is that
the railroad labor board has held a
hearing on the application Of the
railroad executives for revised nav
schedules and working rules, and bias
rendered its decision. The hearing
was not on the business of railroad
rates, this being matter solely with.
in the power and authority of the
Interstate Commerce commission
The board, which is the court in al
railroad labor disputes by law mad,
its findings, labor playing the game VI
TO the point of decision, has balkeC
at the decision, which was not to it.
liking. Had the board increased
wages, it is wholly unlikely the au
thority of the board would have beer
questioned or resisted by labor.
1t is dangerous situation whei
organized force attempts to defy tn
edicts of our courts or constitute,
authority. In other forms we cal
1 II Instruction. Free government
has ceased when an organized mi
nority can enforce its will over tina
Of the majority, which, in this case
! Is REPRESENTED by the governments
railroad labor board.
IA A bandit robbed the guests of
j New York hotel and escaped becaus
they thought he was an employee.
$50
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-10-27
EDITORIAL

As THESE lines are written 1t ap
pears more likely than ever that
the threatened railroad strike vii
take place next Sunday beginning
a nationwide effort to tie-up all rail
road transportation, paraiyzing in
dustry and throttling the nation,
The union leaders have reiterated
/that only a settlement with victory
for them can stop the ordered strike,
which means that they refuse to
recognize the authority of the Rail
road Labor Board by accepting its
decision rendered in their case after
thorough hearing.
That the employees are playing di
rectly into the hands OF the railroad
executives in their determination to
strike at time when millions 0
men are walking the streets jobIcs
is pointed out in well informed quar-
tiers. The usually sane Springfield,
Mass, Republican, discussing thi.
phase of the situation, says:
s.
g A CCORDING 10 a statement Of
"A President Underwood, of the
Erie, the situation precipitated by
the strike order is that of striking
against the umpire" the United
States Railroad Labor Board But
according to the Wall Street Journal
this is exactly what the corporations
would like the men to do in order
to demonstrate the boards powerless-
ness and break down the govern
ment's entire regulative policy. 4
other words, the executives are i'm
pressing upon the public the brother
hoods defiance of the Labor Board
while in their hearts they wclcom
the contest because they hope it vii
result in the removal of existing re-
strictions on management. The me
will get the blame; they viii set Ii
benefit, if the Wall Street Journal
Interpretation is correct.
Hostility 20 the Labor Board j.
apparently mere acute amon% cor
tam executives and bankers than it i.
among the employees, who have beer
unwisely ordered to rtrihe against it.
authority. The Wall Street Journa
declares that the board has advanced
to desperate position and has gone
too far to retreat With events
moving and the board standing still,
it will soon 'fade from the picture,
first practically and then legally
The Wall Street Journal predicts
that The failure of the transporta
tion act and the futility of the Rail
road Labor Board need only one
more straw, in the form of an inter
ruptlon of service, 10 precipitate what
is already under way, movement
for relaxing the rigidity of railroad
regulation and return to more
flexible methods which will restore
management to the executives
IF this is a true Interpretation
Of the predominant sentiment in
higher railroad circles, the emploves
are playing the executives game.
not their own"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-12-17

gittin' on ter myself You won't give
me away, though? They'd keelhaul
me"
Il won't. You cut along. And II we
happen to come out on top Sandy, I'll
see that you get a share out Of it,"
THANK you, sir
'I1I come out with you" said
Kinney. "If any one comes In before
you get clear, I'll give you an order.
| sent for you understand"
But Sandy got back into the galley
without any trouble Rainey began to
pace the cabin again, and then went
back into his own room to line the
thing up. Lund was asleep, but he
would waken him he decided, filed
with admiration at the blind mans
sagaclty and the way he had fOreseen
the general situation.
There was not much time 10 lose
Rainev did not see what they could do
against the proposition. He was sure
that Lund would not consent TO IT,.
And he might have some plan. He
had hiated that he had cards up his
sleeve.
What Carlsen's ultimate plans were
Rainey did not bother himself with
That it meant the foollng Of the whole
crew he aid not doubt. He intended
eventually to gather all the gold. md
the girl-sle would be In his power
But perhaps She wanted to be7 Rainey
got out Of his blind alley Of thought
and started into the main cabin to give
Lund the news.
The girl was coming out Of her ia
Tiers room.
ANY betterT' asked Rainey
NO. I can't understand It. He
seems hardly to know me- Doctor
Carlson came along because Of fathers
seiarlca. but-there's something else
and the doctor can; help it any. I
can't quite understand"
She tralled of In her speech, look
|. Ing uncertainty at RaIney. The latter
came 10 8 decision.
Miss SiIans he said ARE YOU
going r. marry Docto Cari=an2"
>aarty Eaiuey was aware THAT
aa5 come into TIE cabin It
risen l9n swiftly advancing
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-12-17
A Man To His Mate
By j. ALLEN DUNN
BIS NERRnAco

had deeper scheme than the one he
fed to the hunters, and which he mere
ly offered to serve some present pur-
pose. Rainey's jaw muscles punched.
Go on Sandy" he said tersely.
There amt much more, sir. They're
goin' TO put 1t up to Lund. First they
figgered some on settin' him ashore
with you an the Jap. That's what
Carlson put up to 'em. But they warn't
in favor of that. Said Lund found the
gold, an ought to have an ekal share
with the rest. An they're feelin' diff
'runt about you, sir, since you saved
me. Not becoz it was me, but becoz
1t was what Deming calls a d-n
plucky thing to do"
How did you learn all this?" de
manded Rainey.
Scraps, sir. Here an there. The
sailors gains about it nights when
they thinks I'm asleep in the fo'c's'le.
An l keeps my ears open when l waits
on the hunters. But they amt goin'
TO give you no share, becoz you warn't
in on the original deal. But they amt
goin' to maroon you, neither, unless
Lund bucks an you stand back Of
him."
How about Captain Slmms7"
"Carlsen SEE he'll answer for him.
sir. He boasts how he's goin' to marry
the gal. Thatll Civ him three shares
-countin' the shippers. The men
don't see that hut l did. He's bloody
fox, is Carlson"
"When's this coming orr" asked
Rainey.
Quick! They're goin' to sight land
termorrer, they say. heard that this
mornin'. hid In my bunk"
"All right, Sandy. You're smarter
than thought you were. Sure OF all
this?"
II amt much to look at, sir, but l
amt had to buck my own way without
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-12-17
eUN-PLAY.

nopsis.-Loitering on the San
Francisco water front, John Raj
uev. newspaper reporter, is accost-
ed by a giant blind man, WAC asks
Painey to lead him aboard the
sealing schooner Karluk. In the
cabin they find Captain Simms and
man named Carlson. Simms rec
ognizes the blind man, calling hiue
lin Lund. Lund accuses Simns Of
abandoning him, blind. on an icn
foe. and denounces him. Sinps
denies the charge, but Lund 'e-
fuses TO be paclfied. He declares
his intention of accompanying the
Karluk on it's expedition north,
where it IS going in quest of a gold
field which Lund has discovered.
Peggy, Simms' daughter, is aboard,
nd defends her father. Carlson,
who is a physician, drugs Rainey.
Awaking from his stupor, Rainey
finds himself at sea. Carlson in
forms him he has been kidnapped
He offers Rainey a share of the
colo, and Rainey is forced to de-
clare himself satisfied. Lund gives
him a brief account OF a former
expedition oA llS NAHUM lS4iS MN
he distrusts Carlson, and suggests
partnership" Rainey to act as
Lunds eyes" Rainey is made
second mate. Captain Simms is i'll
and die navigation is entirely in
the hands of Carlson. AT the lat
ters suggestion shooting match
is staged and the seal hunters ex-
haust their ammunition. Carlson
shows his skill with the pistol and
Lund does some astonishing shoot
ing by sound" Sandy, The ships
boy, is swept overheard and is res
cued by Rainey.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-12-17
Rlne Nose

Blue Nose Is "A popular aame for
native Of Nova Scotia Halliburton, in
"Snm Slick" gives the following ac-
count Of its origin Pray sir said
one Of nay fellow passengers, can you
tell mp why he Nova ScotIans are
called Blue NoseT II IS The name Of
a potato. said /. which they produce
In the greatest perfection, and boast
10 be the best IN the world The
Americans have Ia consequence, given
them the nickname Blue Noses
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-12-17
CHAPTER Iv-continued.

Her eyes flashed and then she made
a visible effort to control herself "But
II was very brave of you. and l want
to ask your pardon" she concluded,
with the crimson of her cheeks flood
ing all her face before she turned
away, and made abruptly for the COM
panion.
A little bewildered, the touch of her
slim but strong fingers still sensible
to his own, Rainey went to the wheel.
shall take it over. Mr.. Carlsen?"
he asked. ITS my watch"
Carlson surveyed him coolly. Either
he pretended not to have heard the
girls innuendo or it failed to get I'M
der his skin.
You'd better get into some dry
toys Rainey," he said. And I'll pre-
scribe a stiff jorum or grog-hot. Take
your time about It," Rainey, con-
scious of a wrenched feeling I'm his
side a growing nausea and weakness,
thanked him and took the advice. Half
an hour later, save for a general sore
ness, he felt too vigorous to stay be-
low and went on deck again. Sandy
had been taken forward. Lund had
disappeared, but he found the giant
in the triangular forecastle by San
dy's bunk.
That you, Rainey?" Lund asked as
lie heard the others tread. Then he
dropped his voice to a whisper:
THE lads grateful. Make the most
OF 1t. If he wants to spill ennything,
git all Of it. Best days work you've
done in a long while, matey. Pump
thet Sandy. Pump him dry. He'll
know almost as much as Tamada, an
hell come through with it easier"
Just what are you afraid off, asked
Rainey.
Son" said Lund, simply, 'Tm
afraid Of nothing. But they're primed
for somethin', under Garrison. Wen
be maxim Unalaska termorrer or the
next day. Here's hopin' it's the next.
An we've got to know what to ex-
lect. Here's somethin' for you to
chew on: Inside of forty-eight hours
mefes goin' to be an upset aboard
this hooker an it's up to me an you
70 sle we come out on top. If not"
lie spread out his arms with the
great gorilla-like hands at the end
VI them, in a gesture that supplanted
words. Beyond any doubt Lund ex-
peeled trouble. And Rainey, for the
Dust time began to sense it as some
1'ng app oaching, sinister, almost
tsngl5la.
As he crossed the main cabin to 20
10 his own room. Carlson came out
" The slippers. He did not see
Ma-bey at first and was humming a
"'de sir under his breath as he slipped
small article into his pocket. His
lace held a sheer. Then he saw
sa-Aeg and it changed to a mask that
~ ea-ed nothing. His tune stopped.
Bear me captains sick again.
Gag Aaiaey. mot serious, I hope"
an stood there gazing at him
. .a Hs look Of a sphinx. his eyes
laI'. 2>el, the sconing light showing
family
se1ans? I'm afraid It is serious
''' Time Rainey. Yes" he ended
Il am inclined to think it is
s serious" He turned away and
Z the door of the girls state
10 answer TO a low reply he
p. 30 Tie handle and went in. leaving
Kidney alone.