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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30
CHAPTER VI.
The Deserted Automobile.

was impatient for him to continue.
hut he sat there chuckling to himself,
and toying with a fresh cigar.
"well. what did you do?"
played ii safe and sure. I'm too
old a bird to be caught mapping.
put In most Of that night holding wet
cloths to Horner's head, and thinking
out>some plan Of action. Before morn
ing he thought i was the best fellow
he ever knew, and 1 had the guy
where I wanted him. For one of his
breed. he was rather a friendly cuss.
This was how l mapped it out. That
letter of credit had to be turned into
currency before 1t could do me any
good, and the only way that might be
done was through this guy Alva.
must get to him somehow in way
that would put me next his scheme,
so I'd know when he had the cash.
Once / got these details attended to
in little old New York, the swag was
as good as my own. 1 knew a dozen
guys that would bump Horner off for
hundred if it come to that-sO the
price wasn't high. A million, Oh,
man; and 1t had dropped right into
my lap. But to do this ii was neces-
sary that / should be Horner. That
was as plain as the nose on my face
as Horner coming with credentials
and letter of credit. Alva would be
bound to receive me with open arms
seel After that / figured it would
be easy enough. But how was to be
come HornerT
"You couldn't divvy with him?"
II should say not; he was square
guy. 1t didn't take me five days tC
find that out. So there wasn't but one
way out of it, had to put Hornel
out of commission, and cop his belt
1t was either that, or lose a million
/ looked at him, with a sickenin:
feeling of horror / found hard to sup
press, but he went on indifferently il
the same cool, calm voice.
There's no use going into details
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30
CHAPTER V-Continued

] began ts think Harris had gone
away with the others, and left me
there alone. / heard voices speaking
earnestly in the distance, but without
venturing forth from my hiding place.
Then he appeared suddenly, bringing
in his arms q bottle and box of
cigars.
Touch match TO the gns-iet,
DAILY" he said. feeling for the table in
the dark. That's better. hung
around until the gang all got ont, so
as to be sure we were safely alone.
Have a drink, and light Up, old man.
We are as secure here as We would be
at the bottom OF the sea. This Is
Alva's whisky, but good sampled it
before"
He sat on the table. nursing his
knee, rather pleased with himself, |
thought, cigar thrust between his
lips, the blue smoke curling up before
his face. ignored the invitation to
drink, but helped myself to weed,
waiting for him to open conversation.
"Well," he said finally, everything
Is going according TO Hoyle, but there
is knot or two yet to be united be-
fore we squeeze that million. Did you
hear what was said in there?"
NO: you told me to stick here"
"Still i'm a way you're On-WaldrOn
must have spilled part of the scheme
70 you, that's what got your foot in
the mess. H! l know Ivan Wal
dron. the id Russian Jew; he'd
double-crOss his best friend. What
was 1t he told you?"
"Not very much" said, wondering
how far ] had better go, yet feeling it
necessary TO relate enough to convince
him that l was really conyersant with
the situation. and eBdeavoring to imi-
tate his style of speech. According to
his story there was gang of con-
spirators here-birds from South
America mostly-who had been round
ed up by this fellow Alva 70 pull off
some friGhtfulness. or other. / didn't
catch on to just what 1t was, and per-
haps Waldron himself didn't know, or
care. Some revolution. ] took il TO
be. Waldron explained how ae got
hold of Tie scheme. 1t seems he's in
with the bunch 20 some extent; that
is, they use him whenever they need
20, and occasionally hand him bunch
Of money-it's never too dirty for him
20 touch. Anyhow. he knew enough
10 pu. me wise to this dump, gave me
the password, and all that Ii looked
cs though there might be something
In 4. so blew over here tonight just
tn take look. ] was merely prowl-
ing around when ran into you"
ct Sec" he muttered, as l came to
an end, chewing savagely on his cigar
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30
A MILLION.

Synopsis.-In a New York jewelry
store Philip Severn. United States
consular agent, notices small box
which attracts him. He purchases
it. Later he discovers in a secret
compartment a writing giving
clew to a revolutionary movement
in this country seeking 10 overthrow
the Chilean government. The writ
ing mentions a rendezvous, ana
Severn decides TO investigate. Find
ing the place mentioned in the writ
ing apparently deserted, Severn
visits a saloon in the vicinity. A
woman in the place is met by a
man. seemingly by appointment,
and Severn. his suspicious aroused,
follows them. They so TO the des-
ignated meeting place, an aban-
doned iron foundry. At the rem
devious Severn is accepted as one
of the conspirators and admitted.
He meets a stranger who addresses
him as Harry Daily. The incident
plays into Severn's hands and he
accepts it. His new acquaintance
is a notorious thief, Gentleman
George" Harris. Concealed, Severn
hears the girl address the conspira-
tors. She urges them to hasten
the work of revolution. The girl
discovers Severn listening. She ac7
cepts his explanation of his pres
ence and asks him to meet her next
day. He tells her his name Is
Daily. She is Miss Conrad"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30
The Mystery Of
theSilverDagger
By Randall
Parrish
Author of
"The Strange Case
of Cavendish"
Copyright, by Randall Parrish
Copyright by Randall Parrish

DAILY. We landed good friends, and
HOrner was in strange land. You
know New York pretty well, and lost
him the first afternoon down on the
East side. l never did know just what
became of the fellow. but the next
morning ] was alone in a back room
in Greenwich, and had his belt with
me-" He chuckled grimIy. There
wasn't much in il, except the letter
of credit and notation as to where
and when Krantz could be seen pri-
vately. 1t was the next night Harris
was to call On the banker up in lie
Compile street"
lie Compile? What number?"
'247 lie Compile. Do you know any
body there?'
mo; only lie Compile is an old
stamping ground of mine. Go on; you
went there, of course"
"Sure. Krantz didn't know me from
Adam, not even my name. j was just
'10S' TO him, but he was mighty nerv-
Gus, just the same. and anxious to get
away. ] could see that. don't think
it was his house either; just an ordi-
nary-loOking shack. brick, three stories
and a basement.
THAT banker was business all right,
and he put me through the whole
bundle of tricks before he'd even let
me sit down. / had to lie some, but
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30
History Made Interesting.

1t was during ancient history period
one day that l felt so embarrassed.
WAS tfed of reading about julius
Caesar and wanted something new.
pulled off the old stunt of placing n
book, story book at that, in front of
my history, and the old camouflage
held good until / was called on to read.
Thoughtlessly l stood up and in an
excited voice began to read: ''The
Fights! The lights The boat is sink
ing. As the cold water rushed on the
deck" Here my voice ran off to
a mere whisper as l realized what |
had been reading.
Interesting history" my teacher
commented dryly as hastily sat down.
O, man. How the class rOared Chi
cago Tribune.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30

inS results and have pronounced II
the greatest medicine of all time.
Tens of thousands of men and wom-
en- of all ages in all walks of life. af-
flicted with stomach, liver and kidney
disorders, some of them of long stand
ing, as well as thousands of weak, thin.
nervous men and women apparently on
the verge Of collapse, have testified
that they have been fully restored to
their normal weight, health and
strength by its use.
Restored to Health.
Still others, who seemed fairly well,
yet who suffered with Indigestion,
headaches, shOrtness of breath, dizzy
spells, sour, gassy stomachs, coated
tongues, foulneSs of breath, constipa-
ton, bad complexion. loss of appetite,
sleeplessness at night and of terribly
detected, depressed feelings, state that
they have been entirely relieved Of
these distressing symptoms and re-
stored TO health and happiness by the
use of Tanlac.
Tanlac is sold by leading druggists
everywhere.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30
Country Without Scenery.

When the projected trans-Australian
line from Oodnodatta to Port Darwin
Is completed the traveller on it will
re confronted with what will be,
probably, the dreariest railway journey
IN the world. The greater part of
the route lies through a desert region,
practically devoid of life, and utterly
embarrassing
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30
Keep Your Blood Pure
Nature Will Do the Rest

Did you know that ninety per
cent Of all human ailments depend
upon the condition of your blood?
Nature gives her warnings in va
rious unmistakable ways, so that
when the appetite fails, and you
become weak and listless and a gen.
eral rundown condition seems to
take possession of the whole body,
II is an unfailing sign that impuri-
ties will steadily accumulate until
your general health will be seri-
ously affected. You should recog-
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30
GETTING the Better of Him.

Scene-POlice court. Sharp-tongued,
red-faced lawyer, cross-examining a
witness as to his sObriety.
Lawyer-You were seen entering the
Spread Eagle directly the doors were
opened, or soon afterwards?
Witness-Yes; but not to drink.
Lawyer-What object had you in
view, then?
Witness-The only object l had in
view in going in, sir, was yourself
coming Out.-Edinburgh Scotsman.
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nize the Importance, therefore, Of
very promptly cleansing out the
system, and keeping the blood sup
ply pure and robust.
Get a bottle of s. s. s. at your
drugstore today, and note how
promptly it builds up the appetite
and gives new strength and VI
tally. Write for free literature
and medical advice to Chief Medi-
cal Adviser, 153 Swift Laboratory.
Atlanta. Ga. s. s. s. is not sold or
recommended for venereal diseases.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30
To Have a Clear Sweet Skin

Touch pimples, redness, roughness
or itching, If any, with Cuticura Oint-
ment, then battle with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Rinse, dry gently and
dust on little Cuticura Talcum to
leave fascinating fragrance on skin.
Everywhere 25c each.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

Warning! Unless you see the name
Slayer" on package or on tablets you
are not getting genuine Aspirin pre-
scribed by physicians for twenty-one
years and proved safe by millions.
Take Aspirin only as told in the Bayer
package for Colds, Headache, Neural
gia, Rheumatism, Earache, Toothache,
Lumbago and for Pain. Handy tin
boxes Of twelve Bayer Tablets of As
pirin cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger packages. Aspirin is the
trade mark of Bayer Manufacture of
Monoaceticacidester Of Salicycacid.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30

did the Russian say anything about
mel"
"Not whisper. l supposed l had a
crear run for the money, except his
rakeoff."
1.-The dirty dog. Because / didn't
show up on the dot, he was ready to
ditch me. Now listen. and I'll tell you
the straight story. I'm going to need
you, and well divide fifty-ifty, leav-
ing this guy to suck his thumbs. Is
that a go?"
"He's sure nothing to me-shoot."
Harris poured out a stiff drink, and
put 1t down; then touched match to
the extinguished cigar.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30
Youthful Envy.

Billy was entertaining his young
aunt's caller until she was ready to
appear. The Y. n. entered the room
as Billy was saying: "You don't has
to wash your knees-you wear long
pants"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30
DEMAND FOR TANLAC
BREAKS ALL RECORDS
Amazing Success Achieved by Celebrated Medi-
cine Not Only Phenomenal But Unprece-
dented- Over 20 OOO, 900 Bottles Sold in Six
Years-Foreign Countries CIamor for 1t.

Never before perhaps the history of the drug trade has
the demand for proprietary medicine approached the
wonderful record that is being made by Tanlac the cee
braed medicine which has been accomplishing remark
able results throughout this country and Canada AS matter
of fact the marvellous achieved by this medicine not
only phenomenal but unprecedented.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30
New Life for
Sick Man


II have taken only two boxes Of
Eatonic and feel like a new man. It
has done me more good than anything
else" writes G. o. Frappir.
Eatonic Is the modern remedy for
acid stomach, bloating, food repeating
and Indigestion. 1t quickly takes up
and carries out the acidity and gas
and enables the stomach to digest the
food naturally. That means not only
relief from pain and discomfort but
you get the full strength from the food
you eat. Big box only costs a tribe
with your druggists guarantee.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30

There is nothing more satisfactory
after a day of hard work than a line
full of snowy white clothes. For such
results use Red Cross Ball Blue.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30
Speedier Than Liqht.

Electricity travels about 62000
miles further in second than does
light.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30

One is never too old to learn the
things he was too conceited to learn
when he was younger.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30
Would Choke a Horse

Interviewer-"What is your favorite
role?" Leading Man-''The one l get
on salary day"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30
Consistency.

ooh, doctor, am suffering so much
want 60 diew You did perfectly
right to call me"-American Legion
Weekly.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30

Every pitcher makes one too many
trips to the well.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-07-30

Lazy men are always harping on the
luck of fools.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-23
HOW THE LEWIS GUN WAS
TOYED WITH nv SUIT

HOW the Lewis maehine-gun,
which was one Of the most eGec-
ave man-kGlers used by the Al
lies i'm the great war, was turned
down by nearly everY great Pow
er before tho war WIS brought out
IN court proceedings 1T London
The company that supplied the
macGne-cuns TO the British army
is suing 10 recover 5I5,0G0,000
from the British government It
was testified that Colonel Lewis,
Che American who invented the
.Ln, first offered it 10 jGa Ameri-
can Government bat tha oler was
rejected. subsequently Germany,
Austria, Russia, France aud Italy,
through their military experts, de-
cided chat Colonel Lewis was all
wrong.
The British Government finally
bought three Lewis guns l5r a
lost. On August !, 1871, just he.
fore the outbreak of the var, the
British War office went in t0r q
bust as ono witness declared, and
purchased five. From that time
unt1 the end Of the war thousands
We're p1f INTO action.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-23

per cent payable annually and to
enforce the lien of said judgment
or the collection Of the said debt
by a sale OF the property levied
on by virtue of the attachment
issued in this case.
IN affidavit having been made
that the said defendant Hester
Lord is a nonresident of this STATE,
the said defendant is required to
appear within one month after the
date of the first publication of this
order, in the Clerks office Of our
said Court and do what is neces
sary to protect her interest.
1t is ordered that copy Of this
order be forthwith published once
a week for four consecutive weeks
IN TIE Evening Journal newspaper
printed in the town Of Martinsburg,
in the County Of Berkeley, and be
posted at the front door Of the
Court House OF Berkeley County at
least twenty days before Judgment
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-23
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

Tile STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.:
At rules held in the Clerks Of
flee of the Circuit Court for the
County of Berkeley, on Monday the
5th day of September, 1921
Charles Bear, Plaintiff.
VS.
W. d. NanNalkenbere Defendant.
The object OF this suit is to obtain
Judgment for the sum Of $367.60
with interest from August 80,
1921 and the costs OF suit and to
endorse the same by a sale OF the
property levied upon and attach
ed in this suit.
I'M affidavit having been made
that the said defendant w. D. Won
Ealkenberg is a nonresident of this
State, the said defendant is requir-
cd to appear within one month after
the date OF the first publication of
this order, in the Clerks office OF
cur said Court. and do what is nee
essary to protect his interest.
1t IS ordered that a copy Of this
order be forthwith published once a
week for four consecutive weeks in
the Evening Journal a newspaper
printed in the town Of 1l1rtlnsburg,
in the County of Berkeley, and be
posted at the front door Of the
Court House Of Berkeley County at
least twenty days before Judgment
or decree is rendered
u. Dew. Gerhardt Clerk.
Haunis & Campbell, Attorneys for
plaintiff # v-5 ( wks.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-23
Fruit LABORATORY

A permanent laboratory for fruit
growers and farmers has been
opened at Winchester by the Vim
ginia Experiment Station, with Nj.
R. IIough in charge. 1t will exam
inc insect pests and supply farmers
aud apple growers with detailed in
formation when to spray and what
to use. No charge is made for the
service
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-23
WOMAN FINDS SALT DIET

-
Because a Bridgeport w Va,
woman mistook the salt container
in her Kitchen cabinet for the ST.
gar bowl she had lost al hope Of
being successful in the poultry
business, for this season at least.
When The woman, whose name is
withheld by request, was making \
cake at her home she put two
cupfuls of what she Thought to be
sugar in the miXiure1 Not until
the cake was baked and tested
ny members Of the family was it
discovered that the sugar" was
salt Then she threw the cake out
in the yard. The chickens ate it.
When the family arose the next
morning they found u chickens
sprawled about-dead.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-23
CORN WORM sTINGs.

Willis Crowl of Shepberdstown,
had a very unpleasant experience
last Saturday morning while helping
A. S. cambridge to till a silo. He was
very manfully swinging a corn chop
per in patch near at hand, and
was in the act of cutting off a stalk
when he was stung by corn worm
in several places. One eve was
closed almost entirely and his arm
was also LallE noia0nod.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-23
Miss Minnie Burton,

Miss Minnie Burton. AZ years old,
died Wednesday at her home in
Bolivar, after a short Illness. She
is survived by her brother, Harry
Burton, Nearsyille, and sister, Mrs.
Gertie McGaha, Lovettsville. Lou
doun county, Va.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-23

NOsT e FTT-o y = -. =
New students enter nearly every
day at the Martirsbug Business
College NJ Austin said this NOR
ming that he had the largest enroll
ment TO this time that the school
ever had-nearlv a hundred. The
new students entering this week, so
far, are Eleanor Hardy, Charles
Mcdonald, Archie Young, Amos
Llovd, Ruth seihart. Ralph Lang,
Prfus Wright al Of Nartinsburg,
aud Fannie Moler, Of Fngles, w. Va.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-23
CABINET MEETS

(BY international News SerYice)
Washington, Sept % President
Harding held a brief session with
his cabinet today, less than m hour.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-23
ORDER or PUBLICATION.

THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.:
At rules held in the Clerk 5. office
OF the circuit Court for the County
OF Berkeley. on Monday the 5th day
Of September 1924.
Harry p. Lord, Plaintiff.
VS..
Hester Lord, Defendant.
The object OF this suit is to obtain
Judgment against the said de-
feudaut in favor OF the plaintiff
ugcn certain promissory notes
dated July 20. 1917 made by VII
lam T.. Lord and Hester Lord,
payable to said Harry 2. Lord in
tive and six years from the date
thereof respectively in the sum Of
$1,000 and $1,000 with interest for
'he first thereof in three years
from date and interest on the 9th
err for four years from date at
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-23

or decree is rendered.
l.. Dew. Gerhardt, Clerk
II. H. Emmert, Attorney Tor
Plaintiff 8 1t wk 4Wk
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Read the Martneourg Journal
The New York herald., 1921-11-01
MILLER AT WELLS DINNER.

Gov. Miller returned to Albany yes
terday, but said he would be, in New
York city again tomorrow night to
attend dinner in honor Of II. G. Wells,
English writer.
The New York herald., 1921-11-01
MURDER AND SUICIDE
MOTIVE Is MYSTERY
No Reason Found Why Teacher
Killed Little Daughter
and Himself.

Police of Springfield. N. j.. have not
learned why Martin Smith. teacher in
the West New York High School. shot
and killed his three-year-ol daughter.
Barbara, early yesterday morning. seri-
ously wounded his wife and killed HIM
self. They cannot find motive for the
crime. but believe Smith must have sud-
denly gone insane. The insanity theory
is supported by DR.. Henry p. Dengler,
who visited the Smith home soon after
the crime.
Mrs. Smith was struck on the head
with a club or an iron bar. and Is be-
lleved to have a fractured skull as well
as a bullet wound In her head. She Is
in the Overlook Hospital at Summit, un-
able TO tell the police any of the details
of the tragedy. Her husband died in the
hospital at o'clock yesterday morning
without having regained consciousness.
The child is believed to have been killed
almost instantly.
Smith was graduate of Lehgh Uni
versity and taught mechanical drawing
IN lne fllBn oCuOOl III Ntot -NtW L Oihs
f. w. Mason. superintendent of
schools there. said he saw Smith last
Friday. and that the teacher then
seemed rational and happy. The fam
lily was well known and liked in Spring
field, where they had lived for five
years. Their home Is in Norris ave-
nue., between Salter and Profit ave-
nues.
The house next door to the Smiths is
occupied by William Denman. who was
awakened by screams about o'clock.
They heard some one crying "Oh. Mar
tin. get doctor! I am dying" Mr.
Denman hurried next door. He found
the Smith house locked, but finally got
inside by breaking window. He went
upstairs and found Smith, his wife and
child in the bedroom on the second floor
The child was dead in her crib and
Smith and Mrs. Smith were lying I'M
conscious on the bed. Near Smiths
body was a pistol with four exploded
cartridges in the cylinder.