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The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-01

Good; 1 v'ouId prefer riding 10 walking, myself. Where do you wish to be taken?'
 Back to the hotel, please"
 In the Semi-darkness of the cab felt her hand touch mine gently, as though half afraid
 "Oh, was so frightered-sO sorry to have brought you there. It was all my fault. The Russian had a knife" !"
 "Yes, know; l caught glimmer of it, but he went down and out for the count before it could be used. There is nothing to worry over now"
 "They did not get the money2"
 "No, that is clear enough. Some body got the bulge on them, and they are very properly sore. You heard Harris swear you left with Ava"
 Harris knows nothing about it; you must believe me"
 q intend to-certainly as against Harris"
 She may not have been altogether pleased with my answer, for she said no more until we drew up at the hotel entrance She waited while l settled with the chauffeur, and we crossed the wide pavement together.
 '1t may be best for you not 10 come in {; one never knows"
 '"This is not a final parting, hOpe?"
 Perhaps so. perhaps not. You do not wholly trust me- Some day I mean you shall. Goodnight"
 l felt her hand in mine, just for moment; then the doors opened and closed, leaving me alone.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-01
Concerning the Poppy.

To the farmer the poppy is an un- welcome weed. In the old days. how ever, the flower was held in great es- teem, being dedicated to Ceres. the goddess of agriculture. It played an important part in harvest-hOme cele- OratiOns and other ceremonies, and vas protected in the countryside. To day, in Switzerland, the poppy Is used as a love token. Girls place a petal In the palm of their left hand and strike it with their right. If the petal bursts with a sharp 'pOp" the lover in the case is held to be sincere. If there Is no sound the girl believes aim false
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-01
The "Adss of Old

Advertising is not a new art by any means. Advertisements of kind ap- preaching our modern ideas were in vogue in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. These, however. were mostly descriptions of runaway slaves, offers of reward for lost property, and so on. The people of POmpeii went much further. On the excavated walls of the buried city have been found an- of gladIatorial shows. with rough pictures of favorite gIadla- tors, etc., that must be taken as an- ticipations of the modern picture pos ter.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-01

ly been given into the possession O: weapon with which he had been killed; her remaining in New York in- stead of returning to Washington. 1 could not blot these things out, no matter how hard 1 endeavored to reconcile them with her denials. I trusted her; l would continue to trust her against the world, yet deep down in my heart fingered a question un- answered. If she was honest, square, actuated by some worthy purpose, why did she still refuse to cOnfide in me? Surely had been sufficiently tested and she knew who 1 was. If she was the sister of a classmate whom knew and loved, what necessity remained for the concealment of her nameP What, indeed, except shame at the part she was playing in this sordid drama of life? Some of my earlier suspicion had been eradicated, for now it was clearly demonstrated that 1t could not have been her knife which had pierced Alva's heart. Whatever else I might believe against her. this evidence no longer existed, for she still wore the dagger in her hat. Pecu- liar as the design was, the weapon locked in my valise, which l had picked up blOOd-stained on the floor of the car, was not hers; it had been yielded in it's deadly work by some D,,% ho know? Did she even suspect the as- sassin? Was she even now endeavOr- ing to conceal his identity? These questions were Inanswerable; 1 could only partially drive them back by memory of Sthe girl herself: it was impossible to recall her vlvidly to mind, and yet associate her with so foul crime
 l was still immersed in such thoughts, mentally struggling for her honor, and my own Justification. when l finally attained the quiet of my room. T was squarely up against a stone wall; there was no light perceptible anywhere. Neither Harris nor Wal drOn was guilty of this crime; they were OblIterated from further con- sideratiOn. These two wOrthies had undoubtedly done their best, but had been Outgeneraled by some one else and, whoever that other might be, he had made a clear getaway, leaving not even lurking suspicion behind him. It was the job of master-thief, an expert in crime-Or else had been accomplished through the blind luck of some one whose very identity clOaked any possibility of suspicion.
 CTO BE CONTINUED
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-01
FEAR GHOST OF BIG WOODS
Reported Appearance of "Stiek Si- wash" Causes Indians to Abandon
 Hunting Grounds Precipitately.

The "Stick Siwash" has returned to haunt the trapping grounds north of Fort St. James. Terror stalks the will derness trails and panic grips the h. dians. If a brave hears the crackle of a twig in the woods he looks about him in fear that this ghost of the big woods is dogging his steps. A num- Der of Indians, it is said, have been frightened off their trap lines.
 Fort St. James is one of the oldest posts in British Columbia owned by the Hudson's Bay company. It was founded in 1906 by Simon Fraser, the pioneer explorer for whom the Fraser river was named. Several hundred Indians live about the fort and market their furs there.
 "Me ketchum fox in trap" said Musk-a-no-wah, who has abandoned his trap line on Manson creek. Me hear little noise. Look up. See Stick Si- wash. He heap big Indian. Got war paint on. He look mean. He say nothing. Wave tomahawk like he say, You get out Me heap scared. Shake like leaf. Me run back to camp. Tell sQuaw and papOOse. Pack up and get out heap quick, by golly. you bet. Stick Siwash bad medicine"
 Other Indians have brought back the same story from the Manson creek region. The "Stick Siwash" has long figured in the traditions of British Columbia tribes The name means ghost of the big woods. ''Stick" is slang for forest and "Siwash" is a corruption of the French word "Sau- vage," and is applied to all the Indians of the Pacific coast. The superstitiOus natives believe the appearance of the apparitiOn presages misfortune to the tribes.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-01
CHAPTER x
The Proof of Murder-The Back Room
 Of Costigan's

Of Costigan's
 l watched her through the glass doors until she vanished among the crowd in the lobby. I coulJ not per init her to go away like this; to get beyond my sight and knowledge-yet l hesitated too long. until she had merged into the swirling crowd and was lost.
 It was indeed a strange feeling of loneliness which swept over me in that moment. Never before had I felt such depth of interest in a woman, or experienced such regret at parting
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-01

It is a poor policy to buy books for the sake of the cOlored covers. or to make friends for the sake of their clothes.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-01

A soft answer may turn away wrath. but it usually invites another question
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04
HARDING SCALL
TO DISCUSS
ARMAMENTS
EPOCHAL EVENT
Characterized Above as Turning
Point in History"

Westinghouse Harding's
invitation to Great Britain, France,
Italy and Japan to hold conference
in Washington to discuss Elimination
of ornaments completely changed
the face of the diplomatic world. 1t
is variously described in foreign news
papers asa turning point in his
tory; message surprising in i'm
portance all other current doings of
whatever consequence 'an appeal
to the human race to have done with
wars; and "an act of first historical
significance"
With clear insight, President Hard
ing, in this invitation, went straight
to the heart Of the thing uppermost
today in the thought of all peoples,
as we'll as in the council rooms of all
governments, namely, desire for
lasting, worldwide peace. The
Presidents action appeals to the
common sense of the world because
it is practical rather than academic.
Philosophy and fine words may per-
suade some men not to fight. Fear
Of punitive laws may deter others.
But both philosophy and fear of the
law fall far short in lamentably
large number of cases. The practical
way to prevent individuals from
shooting each other up is to disarm
them. The same is largely true of
nationss The President did the simple
effective, workable thing,-called for
conference to discuss disarmament.
The civilized world Immediately sens
ed the tremendous import of this &C
ton.
World Will Heed Our Call
Other conferences have been held
for like purpose. That they proved
futile is not to be taken as a crlter-
ion. They were held prior to 1913.
The world was not sick of war or
grooming under war debts. Moreover
in some cases the powers instrument
al in calling the conferences were
weaker in armament than some Of /
their conferees, which dulled the edge I
of their insistence upon general dis |
In this case the power
issuing the call is the second strong
est in the world in actual armament I
and in ability to increase her arma
ment is UNNECESSARILY stronger than
any other nation. If the race to in
crease armament is to continue, the
United States has less to fear than
any power, a fact well known in every |
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

life, in every shape of Aferican oc-
cupation.
1t is the American spirit, which
never admits defeat-which sees on
ly future victory in the midst of
present adversely.
This town is fair sample of The
hundreds of thousands that dot the
land of free America. We recognize
conditions as they exist, and adapt
ourselves to them without wasting
valuable time in bemoaning our mis-
fortunes.
But we have no intention to remain
ing in this state Of temporary de-
preston.
We know that a change is on the
way and that with little patience
we VIII welcome it's arrival
The American spirit of optimism is
the one that wins most in the end.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04
OPTIMISTIC
AMERICA

The American people are optimis-
tic. Nothing ever appears to cause
their serious alarm or concern. They
can't see the dark side Of anything.
The sun always shines for them.
The long dry summer, costing hun
dreds of millions of dollars in stunt
ed crops, causes some disappointment
but no lamentations. The farmer just
makes the best of it and sails right
along on his course, firm in the con-
viction that what he loses this sum-
mer be will make up at another
time.
The business world at the low ehb
of a long period of depression, never
loses its head or makes any serious
complaint. Diminished sales and dis
appearing profits can not cause it to
lose it's supreme faith in the future.
It builds in adversely today for sue
cess in property tomorrow.
It is SO in every walk of American
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04
DESTROYING FISH

From Wisconsin Pilot-The state
is supposed to be doing it's utmost to
protect fish. 1t regulates the sea-
son during which pike and bass and
muskellonge may be caught. 1t i'm
poses fine upon individuals if they
violate these mandatory regulations.
But there are other ways of destroy
ing aquatic life; ways that could be
avoided if care was exercised.
One of them was practiced at Bro
kaw recently where the Wausau Pa
per Mills company has its dam in
the Wisconsin river. The Pilot is in
formed by village official who oc-
cuples several posts of Importance
and whose integrity we do not doubt
For the purpose of permitting re-
paid work, the water in the reserve
created above the Brokaw dam was
suddenly released, so rapidly that
fish could not find the real channel
of the river. The result is evident.
Fish of every kind were stranded on
the banks in shallow pools, where
they died or were killed by persons
of the locality who found it an easy
task to club them to death. Some
sportsmen have been outspoken in
their denunciation of this abuse of
water power privilege.
Unnecessary carelessness can cause
the death of hundreds of fish yet our
laws permit no action, but let an IN
dividual catch one understood and he
suffers the full penalty of the law.
What justice is there in laws that al
low special privileges to seme to the
letriment Of others?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

foreign chancellory. Her invitation
to discuss disarmament is utterly
devoid of selfshness or fear. It there
fore carries unusual weight.
Under the invitation the confer
ence will also endeavor to reach a
common understanding with respect
to Far Eastern policies, which as
President Harding stated, have a
very close relation to the question of
utilization of ornaments. It is signi-
fcant that the invitation was preced-
ed by few days by Secretary Hughes
letter on the "open door" in the ORR
ent, which served notice compromis-
ing Or surrendering Of American
rights in foreign fields.
Taken together, President Hard
ing's invitation and Secretary Hughes
letter clearly indicate the United
States will not theorize or haggle re-
garding American rights abroad,
that it intends to see they are respect
ed, but that it would prefer to attain
this through amicable agreements
with all powers and to that end calls
a conference. This marks a welcome
return to the old days of -blooded,
full-statued American diplomacy
which insisted upon American rights
but at the same time displayed the
liberation, patience and fairness
which characterize in equity and
justice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04
HIS BIRTHDAY THIS MONTH

F. M. Daman, Co. F, National Mill
tary Home, Kans., writes: II have
taken Foley's Honey and Tar with
satisfactory results. My cough,
which was very severe, is now about
stopped. My age is II the 5th of
August" Good fer hay fever, asth-
ma, irritating coughs and summer
colds. Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04
GLAD TO GET RID OF 1T

Mrs. Mary Bourke, 1897 N. Allister
St., San Francisco, Calf, writes: 81
have been trouble with backache;
took two Foley Kidney Pills and they
helped me SO good my back stopped
paining me. / am so glad to get rid
OF it." Women find great relief in
Foley Kidney Pills. Sold Every
where
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04
al noise.

If that Washington conference
succeeds in settling the far eastern
question it is presumed the people of
the far east will be advised of the
fact.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

A United States senator junketing
In Germany writes that the debts
owed us by foreign governments are
paralyzing trade with this country.
If that be the disease, it would seem
that the logical remedy would be to
pay up.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

AS an optimist of the first water,
Postmaster General Hayes is it. He
believes the public would prefer to
pay 25 cents for special delivery
stamp instead of paying the present
price of 10 cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

Cholly After all, it's fools
that make life interesting. When
all the fools are dead, | don't
want to be alive"
Miss Keen: Don't worry !;
you won't be. Boston Trans
cript.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04
CAN'T AFFORD IT

When Jones was drawing goodly pay
He thought his cares were ended,
His money came SO easy that
He schemed for ways to spend it.
He bought a shiny auto car
And sported silken raiment,
But on his home and grocery bill
He seldom made a payment.
Now Smith worked at the selfsame
place
His weekly wages equal
And yet their stories each must have
It's own peculiar sequel.
For Smith lived well within his
means
His coin he did not hoard it,
But told the tempting statesmen
II simply can't afford it"
They lost their jobs. Poor Jones was
A sorry situation;
He lost his home, he lost his car
Gone was his reputation.
But Smith, secure within his home,
Was able well to stand it,
He lived in ease and comfort till
Another job he landed.
And thus it goes We oft invite
A lot of care and sorrow
Contracting debts today with hopes
Of paying them tomorrow.
There's no use wishing back the milk
When on the ground we've poured
it,
But we can keep from spilling more
BY saying, Cant afford it."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

when things don't go right
know how l feel" said the employer
$50 do we,' chirped the employee.
No more was said.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

The fortune man is generally the
last one to recognize the fact. He is
always yearning for something bet
ter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

Seems to US it is about time for
someone to begin talking about pro-
fiteers again. Or has everybody con-
cluded to join in the game?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

The fellow who is looking for a
scrap is always the last to lay away
his gun. Japan has been hedging on
the matter of disarmament.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

If each citizen had one of these
guns that shoot three hundred miles
we might load up the battery and
drown out some of that COMPRESSION
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

Mother Eve set the fashion in alb
vreviated dress, and a few of her
feminine descendants are striving
nobly to teach even her a few tricks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

The Russian bolsheviki, having fail
ed to annihilate the world, is now
begging the world to prevent starva-
ton from annihilating them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

The world is loud in its demand for
permanent peace and silent in it's
feverish preparation for the next
war.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

About the most notable thing in
connection with the general depres-
sion in business is the fact that it is
general.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

The most brilliant fool we know of
is the fellow who drives with his
muller cut out
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

True. courtesy demands that you
laugh when your friend repeats his
favorite joke-but not at him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

Fame and fortune beckon to every
man, and keep just out of the reach
of most of them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

And still, we are not entirely
without hope Some day it is sure to
rain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

Even the most confirmed "wet" can
not deny that this has been a re-
markedly dry summer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

When fools begin to argue wise
men keep their mouths shut.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

If wood alchohol produces blindness
it would seem that a lot of people
prefer not to see the light.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

The good do not always die young
You are still with US.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

Some people are so stingy they are
unwilling to part with their own
meannesS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

There are people, of course, who
live to learn, only to die and be for
gotten.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

Married by the Catholic Priest in
Rudolph Monday May 9th, Mr..
Joseph Ebucher and Miss Clarinda
Letendre. The bride is the second
daughter of Mr.. Letendre and the
groom is young man who has been
in the employ of Mr.. Peter Brown
for the past year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

The practical joker is not always
as practical as his jokes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

Truth is mighty, but it is often
circumvented by sneaky little lie.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

The wise man keeps his thoughts
to himself The fool lets him keep
his too.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

The person who is welded tt
trouble should get divorce.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04
EDITORIAL
PARAGRAPHS

Good news, fellows! Report has it
that there will be no immediate re-
duction in taxation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04

The first team that crossed the
new wagon bridge was the single
horse and buggy of Mr.. John Arpin
1t was occupied by Messrs. John Ar
pin, Walter Wood, and John Berard
This took place Friday May oath, at
Z o'clock in the evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-04
May SO, 1882

May SO, 1885,
This community was shocked Satur-
day last with the information that
Mr.. Gus Dahlke had made desperate
attempt to murder his whole family,
which consists of wife and three
children, two girls and boy.