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minutes, and he will send for the

minutes, and he will send for the
Juge Construction. There is nothing
that we can do"
He went back to Ricardo's sitting
room n flung himself into a chair.
He had been calns enough down
stairs in the presence of the doctor
and the. body Of the victim. Now.
with only Ricardo for a witness, he
gave way to distress.
ut is TERRIBLE he said. 1.-THE poor
woman! IT. was l who brought her
to AK. 1t vas through my careless
ness. But who would have thought?''
1870 He snatched his hands from his
face and. stood up. 1T should have
thought" he~said solemnly.. "Ex-
t~raerdinary daring-that was one Of
Inequalities of ,myscriminal.zeI knew
it, and l disregarded it. Now we
have a second crime.''
The skewer may lead you to the
criminal, said Mr.. Ricardo:
The skewer!" cried Hanaud.
How will that help us? A knife. yes
perhaps. But a skewer!"
A the shops-there will not be SO
many in AK at which you can buy
skeWers-they may remember to
whom they sold one within the last
day or So"
How do we know it was bought
in the last day or. two?" cried Ha-
maud scornfully. 1--WE have not to
do with a man who walks into a shop
and buys; a single skewer to commit
a nsurder with, and so hands himself
over to the police. How often must
I say it,"
The violence of his contempt net
tied Ricardo.
IF the murderer did not buy it,
how did he obtain it?' he asked OBJ
stinately.
No Time to Lose.
ooh, my friend, could he not have
stolen it? From this or from any
hotel in AK? Would the loss Of a
skewer be noticed, do you think ?
How many people in AK today have
had rognons a la brochette for their
luncheon! Besides, it is not merely
the death of this poor woman which
troubles me. We have lost the EVIL
dence which she was going to bring
to us. She had something to tell us
about Celie Harland which now we
shall never hear. We have to begin
all over again, and I tell we have
not the time to begin all over again.
Move have not the time. Time will
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-07-20

For fear that il may grow worse lets call the
shipping board deficit four hundred millions, and
let il go at that.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-07-20
Synopsis.

Ribcardo, wealthy widower, is at AK
Les-aines. There he meets Wethermill,
who Il lucky at gambling. and Made
moiselle .Celie, who is not so lucky.
Celie is companion to Madame Douvray.
who lives at the Villa Rose, and Is we'll
known for her wealth and Jewels.
Madame Douvray is found murdered
in her villa, and her maid, Helen Va
quier, Is chloroformed. Hanaud, IA
nous detective, who is at AK on vaca-
ton assists the police in handling the
case. Celie is not to be found when the
murder is discovered, but footprints out
side Of the house are believed to be
hers. servetaz. chauffeur. who was
away on a holiday, when the murder
was committed, tells that Celie told
him to ask for a holiday on hat day,
and herself arranged it. 4 aES
Helene, Vaquier tells Of s~piritualistic
seances which Celie held at the villa
Rose, n claims hat she exerted great
yer Madame Douvray, who
was superstitious. siS
The Jewels Of Madame Dauvray, for
which it is believed the murder was
committed, are found by Hanaud, in a
cache under the floor. Nothing is miss
ing save a few Jewels she was wearing.
The maid, Helene svaquier, is permitted
to leave the Villa Rose and go to the
nome of friends.
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Herald Want Ads Bring Results
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-07-20
AMERICAN VALUATION

The pending tariff bill provides for an import
ant change in the method o, collecting customs du-
ties IN the adoption OF what is known as the Anneri-
can valuation of imports. Sometimes an effort is
made to give a plan a fictitious value by calling it
American, hoping that the traditional regard Of
American citizens for things American will induce
them to favor plans and projects bearing that name,
even though the name may be improperly used.
Considerations of this kind did not apply to the
proposed system Of valuing imports. Briefly. the
plan is that goods imported into this country from,
abroad shall be appraised for customs purposes, not
or. the basis Of their cost in the country of their
compared with the value Of similar commodities
produced here. The plan seems to be entirely fair,
and reasonably simple: much more simple, in fact,
than the foreign valuation plan would be likely to
be under the present disturbed conditions. Here
tofore there has been a measure of stability in for
.eign prices and foreign exchange, SO that values
q might be established on a reasonably stable basis
but the conditions growing out Of the war have dis
turbed commercial relations everywhere, and there
a tremendous disparity in the price Of similar
goods. produced in several countries, and even great
er disparity IN the rate Of exchange which must be
considered IN making settlement. The plan pro
posed would reduce all Of these prices to the one
basis, that OF the American value Of the article in
the American market, and such a plan seems to be
entirely fair to all persons. The American Valua-
ton association which is supporting the change
lists the following as the principal advantages Of
american valuation in the assessment Of ad valorem
duties.
!: The proposed law adequately and connpre-
hcnsively provides for the assessment Of duties on
all classes Of merchandise
3. The proposed law is practicable and work
able.
Under the proposed law, the present diff
ss~#$ctllties and determinations arising from huctuation
IN foreign exchange IN the same Or different com
tries wilt BE eliminated
American valuation will eliminate discrim-
nations and SECURE the same amount Of duty on the
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Hxst half f the fair. and the prospects ne 81 the
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x.-Oonttnued,

Hanaud nodded sympatheticall.
and beckoned Ricardo past the win.
dow.
But we are nearing the end
These two days have been for him
days of great trouble;' n can see
that very clearly. And he has done
nothing to embarrass us. Men ii
distress are apt to be a nuisance. j
am grateful to M. Wethermill. But
we are nearing the end. whc
knows? Within an hour or two we
may have news for him.
No Longer Calm.
He spoke with great feeling, and
the two men assembled the stairs te
time that day Hanaud's professions.
calm deserted him. The window
overlooked the main entrance to the
hotel. Hanaud arranged the room
and, yer when he arranged it, ran
every other second and leaned from
the window to watch for the coming
ofe the cab. 3si
PUT the bank notes 0 tn,
table" he said hurriedly. They will
persuade her to- tell us all that she
has to. tell. Yes, that will do. She
is not in sight yet? No.
''.She could not be. It is a Iona
way from, the station" said Ricardo
:"and the whole distance 1s uphill, !.
Eyes, that is true" Hanaud re.
piled. I'VE will not en1barrass hel
by sitting round the table like i
tribunal. You will sit in that arm.
chair '55fi5.l Il
Ricardo took his seat, crossed his
knees and Joined the tips Of hit
fingers.
so! not too ju~dicial!" said Ha.
maud; 81 will sit here at the table
Whatever you do, do not brighten
her" Hanaud sat down in the chair
"Marthe Goblin shall sit opposite, with
the light upon her face. SOL. And
springing up. he arranged a.chair fol
her. Whatever you do, do not
frighten her., he repeated. II an,
nervous So much depends upon this
interview And IN q second he wal
back at the window. (
Ricardo did not move. He arrang.
ed in his mind the interrogatory
which was to take place. He, vas I.
conduct 1t. He was the master 81
the situation. All the limelight was
TO be his. Startling facts would come
to light, ELECTED by his deft questions
Hanaud need not fear. He would
not frighten her. He would be gen.
tie, he would be cunning: Softly
Softly and deiicately he would turn
this good woman Inside out, like q
glove. Every artistic fire IN his body
fvibrated to the dramatic situation.
Suddenly Hanaud leaned but of the
window.
...It comes! It comes!. he said iii
a quick. feverish whisper. / can see
the, cab between the shrubs Of the
drive. Z X Fs !
Le II GOMEZ. said Mr.. Ricardo
Even al ne sat he could hear the
grating OF wheels upon the drive
saw Hanaud lean farther from the
window and stamp impatientiy upon
the noof. vi
There II Is at the door" ne said;
and for few seconds he spoke no
more, He stood looking downTards,
scfaDings his head, with his back to-
ward REardc.
Thsp, With Wild and startled cry,
he 1stAg4ered back into the room. Fla
face WIS., MS Is Al wax, his eyes ftll
Of horror, his mouth open
AnNll III fHltN
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XII. /,
The Unopencd Letter.

h, The Unopened Letter.
The hall of the hotel had been
cleared of people. At the entrance
from the corridor a porter barred the
way.
No n can pass" said he.
II think l cam" said he.
II think l. can" said Hanaud,, and
he produced his card. From the
Surete at Paris" .
He was allowed to enter, with Ric-
ardo at his heels. On, the ground lay
Marthe Goblin; the manager Of the
4 hotel stood at her side; a doctor was
on his knees. Hanaud gave his card
to the manager. @r
You have sent word to the po-
lice?"
Yes said the manager.
And the wound?"' asked Hanaud,
kneeling on the ground beside the
doctor. 1t was a very small wound,
! round and neat and clean, and theirs
was very little blood. ut was made
by a bullet" said Hanaud-'some
tiny bullet irons an air-pistol."
NO answered the doctor.
mo knife made it, Hanaud as
serted.
THAT is true" said the doctor.
Look" and he took up from the
floor by his knee the weapon which
had caused Marthe Gobin's death.
1t was nothing but an ordinary skier
er with a ring at one end and a sharp
point at the other, and a piece of
common white firewood for q ham
die.
The wood had been split, the rims
inserted and spliced In position with
strong Irvine. It was rough enough
weapon, but an effective one. The
proof of its effectiveness lay stretched
upon the floor beside them.
Hanayd gave it.; to the manager OF
the hotel. "You must be very care
full Of this; and give It as it is to the
police.
Then he bent once more over
Marthe Goblin.
low voice. .a#8
NO; death must have been In
stantaneous." SAID the doctor.
It am glad OF that" said Hanaud.
as he rose again to his feet.
In the doorway the driver of the
cab was standing.
What has he to say Hanaud
asked.
Nothing to Know.
The mar stepped forward instant
". He was an old, red-faced man,
with q shiny white tall hat, like a
thousand drivers OF cabs. Il
What have Ito say, monsieur q
he grumbied in "a husky voice. II
take up thespoor woman at the sta
ton and i drive her where she bids
me, and I And her dead, and my day
Is lost. Who will pay m.y fare. mon
suier 2"
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Most of us can remember the shock that came
with the kncwiedgestha we had a billion dollar con-
|perdittfes have been cut down one and one.half bill
lion, and whatswe are still paying isssaI. plenty.
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A Terrible Deed.

What is the natter" exclaimed
Ricardo, springing to his feet.
They are lifting her out! She
doesn't move! They. are lifting hel
OUT"
For a moment he stared into Ric.
ardo's face-paralyzed by fear. Their
ne sprang, down the stairs. Ricardo
followed him
There was confusion in the corri.
dor. Men were running, voices were
crying questions. AS they passed the
window they saw Wethermill star
up. aroused from his lethargy. They
knew the truth before they reached
the entrance Of. the hotel. A cab hat
driven UP .to-4the door from the sta.
ton; in the cab was an Unknown
woman stabbed to the heart.
tShe should have come by tn,
omnibus" Hanaud repeated and re
peated stupidity. For the moment. h,
was off his balance.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-29

A person lost in thought never has
much trouble in finding his way out
When it comes TO a choice between
new set OF 'Tss for the car and
new living room rug the rug has
about as much chance as the pro
verbal SNOWFALL in The well known
superheatcd region
Another trouble with the world is,
too many people who cast their bread
upon the waters insist on il coming
back p. d. q, bringing a return Of
about 900 per cent
People win toady TO a bully because
they fear him, but they viii welcome
the opportunity to doublecross him.
1t takes consideration for others to
win real friends
There are lot Of handy express
sions In this old language Of ours
F>,r instance, when man has been
ca ght In some questionable act he
gets lot OF comfort telling his
friends: you must remember none
OF us Is perfect
ri a persons cars burn when some
one ~ talkinc about them we should
think. with the present style II wear
irg II, some Of tho girls would be in
danger 81 having their hair seogehed
Take Il from any shapeiy Happier
the girl who Insists on wearing LONG
skirts h4s something 70 conceal
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-29
TENTS FOR Ex-SERVICE MEN
Resolution in Senate Makes Surplus
Supplies Available for Veterans
Out of Work.

Washington Sept. pa resolution
making surplus army tents, blankets,
cots and other supplies available for
tbe relief Of former service men who
are out of employment was introduced
in the senate by Senator Curtis Of
Kansas for Senator Mccormick Of Hi
nOis.
The resolution authorizes and di-
reefs the secretary of war to loan sur
plus blankets, tents, cots and other
surplus quartermaster supplies and to
furnish transportation therefor to re-
sponsible committees or organizations
of persons formerly in the military or
naval forces of the United States
which are aiding in the housing and
care of the unemployed
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-29
WAR ON lands IN CONGRESS
American Bar Association Resolution
Is Submitted to the Senate
and House.

Washington, Sept. 27.-The move to
force Judge Kenesaw NJ Lands of
Chicago to retire from the federal
bench was placed before congress.
The American Bar association submit
ted to the senate and the house of
representatives the resolutions adopt
ed at the association meeting in Gin
cinnati, O., September J., condemning
Judge Lands for accepting his salary
as baseball arbter while still mem
her of the federal judiciary and re-
ceiving pay from the United States
government
Accompanying the resolution was a
request that it be referred to the
proper committees of congress, for
their consideration
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-29
VOTE INDICATES
TRAINMEN STRIKE
Leaders Say Men viii Not AC-
Cept Wage Reduction.
CHIEFS COUNT THE BALLOTS
Pennsylvania Railroad Company to Be
Rebuked by the Rail Board for
ignoring a Hearing Before
That Body.

Chicago, Sept. PA majority of
the $4,000 members of the Brother
hood of Railway Trainmen have voted
to strike rather than accept the re-
cent wage cut ordered by the United
States railroad labor board, general
chairmen of the brotherhood indicat-
ed as they began an official canvass
of the vote.
Fifty-seven general chairmen who
arrived here privately reported to
Vice President James Murdoch that
their men We're in favor of a strike
unless their demands were met.
Our past experience has beer"
Mr. Murdoch commented, that 9S per
cent of the men will always vote for
a strike"
Counting OF the strike vote will not
be completed for five or six days. The
form of ballot used carries a vote for
or against "a strike unless the wage
question can be settled in manner
satisfactory to the general grievance
committee representing the class of
service in which | am engaged
The executive committee will take
up consideration Of the calling of
strike as soon as the vote is tailed.
Trainmen Now Aloof
Heretofore the trainmen have
worked to more or less close harmony
with the other rail brotherhOOds. but
now. it is reported, they have become
aloof and their rival organization, the
Switchmau's Union of North America,
has been in closer cooperation.
The same policy is expected to pre-
vail at the gathering Of the trainmen
that has marked the meetings of the
rail workers throughout the country
That policy is "to hold yourselves in
readiness
The United States railway labor
board is preparing an arraignment of
the Pennsylvania Railroad company
for its refusal to appear before 1t.
The company on August asked the
board to revoke decision 21S, which re
quired the company to negotiate with
union representatives. who are not
themselves employees Of the road.
The board refused to DO this on Sep
tember 10, but set Monday for oral
hearing on other matters brought into
question by the company.
To Rebuke the Pennsylvania.
In refusing to appear the Pennsyl-
vania reanirmed its declaration that
the board had no right to center the
domain of management"
The board will do whatever the
transportation law requires and au-
thorizes it to do in the Pennsylvania
matter" said G. w W. Hanger, pub
licity director of the board.
Although Mr. Hanger refused to say
what means the board would use to
compel the railroad to obey its orders,
It was learned that the board will is
sue a public statement asserting its
authority and assailing the railroad as
well as labor organizations for refusal
to comply with the boards orders
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SAYS SYSTEM is BAD
STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN OF
SPECIAL COMMISSION.
Railroads Cannot Be Operated Eff
GENTLY Under TWO Distinct Gov
eminent Agencies, He Declares.

Washington, Sept 27.-The rail
roads cannot be operated efficiently
and economically while they are con
trolled by two distinct governmental
agencies, according TO representative
Sydney Anderson of Minnesota.
In statement, Mr. Anderson, who
is chairman of the joint commission
of agricultural inquiry, says
"The interstate commerce commits
cion regulates the prices of transpor-
tatiOn and the United States labor
board regulates its costs. This divi-
sion of authority and responsibility
violates the fundamentals of efficient
business management"
Centralized authority and response
bility are just as essential to the man
agement Of railroads as to the man
agement of any other business, said
Mr.. Anderson. He continued:
prices for transportation and costs
of transportation are mutually inter-
related and independent factors. SUI
pervisory control over them should be
exercised under a single authority.
"The policies involved in the de
termination Of the expenses to be as
sumed by the railroads are essential
~ policies Of management rather than
of supervisory governmental control
A careful analysis should be made
with a view to so modifying existing
laws that the functions Of private
management and responsibility for
their exercise may be left with the
management of the railroads. Any
other relations will inevitably result
in imposing excessive burdens upon
the public
While the commission has come to
no conclusion with respect to recon-
mendations it will make with regard
to railroads, Mr.. Anderson said it is
undertaking an analysis with a view
to making definite recommendations
for improvements, both in regulation
and operation"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-29
OriuinaI Curtain Idea.

one woman wanted to stencil some
gcrim curtains to match as nearly as
possible the design on the wall paper
hut was unable to procure stencil
design of similar patterns. Hayingla
roll Of the wall paper left she cut "a
niece into strips the width Of the d.
slpn % the paper and laying the
strips of paper upside down on the
edge Of the curtain material passed Il
hot iron oeer them. The result was a
pretty pnir Of curtains to match the
paper. Care must be taken, however,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-29
Year Round Curtains.

The figured linens which are now
playing such an important part in all
house decoration are suitable for ev-
cry room, says Delineator. The idea
that we should use velvet and silk for
the living and dining rooms has quite
been superseded by the popularity for
figured linens and cretonnes. We used
10 take down our hangings In May and
80 curtainless until almost Thanksgy-
Ing. This was necessary, as velvet was
ous Of place during the Summers heat.
Dut now We plan pretty home for the
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-29
MILITARY RULE IN BELFAST
Mo More Than Three Persons Allowed
to Assemble in the Streets Of
the City.

London. Sept 21-Thc authorities
at Belfast have proclaimed That more
than three persons shall not assemble
in the streets in riot zones after S 30
in the evening.
The military have Installed search
lights Ia the riot zone and have mount
cd trucks put in such positions as TO
enable The capturing Of Shippers
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-29
BOMBS WRECK OLD .WARSHIP
Seven Airplanes Riddle Alabama and
Turn It on Side off Tangier
Island.

Norfolk, Va, Sept PA 1000
mound bomb ended the career Of the
old batteship Alabama. A Martin
bomber, flying over the old warship
anchored off Tangier island in Ches,
apcake bay, tore off its mast, destroyed
sunerstrucure and turned it over on
its side i'm shallow water. Six other
planes almost simultaneously rained
1000 and 2,OOO-pound bombs on the
hulIl as It went down -Four hit the
vessel as it trundled over, and the re-.
mainder landed in the water within
twenty to thirty feet
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-29
GERMANY WARNED BY ALLIES
Note Sent to Berlin Protesting Against
Military Formation of
Police Force

London, Sept 27.-The allies con
troll commission has sent a sharp note
to thp German government, protesting
against the continued military forma-
ton Of the police force.
The German government is charged
with still deliberately evading the
peace treaty as regards the size Of the
German army in a special article
based on "unimpeachable infOrmat->n, "
in the London Times. Instead of OBJ
serving the limitation Of 100000 men
set by the convention, Germany, ac-
cording to the article, is attempting
to clothc, house and equip 100000
men.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-29
Peete Conviction Stands.

Los Angeles, Cal. Sept. 27.-.The
District Court Of Appeals handed down
a decision affirming the judgment Of
the trial court in the case Of Mrs.
Louise pccte, convicted Of the murder
of Jacob c. Denton Her conviction
and sentence to life Imprisonment
therefore stands
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-29
JOINS HUSBAND IN PRISON
Wife Of Illinois Banker Says Her
Place Is With Him
in Jail

Lawrenceyille. H.. Sept. 27.-Declar
ing that IL her husband belonged in
prison her place was with him there
Mrs. Roy i. L0ughlin has asked the
sheriff to inprison her in the county
iail here where her husband is being
held in connection with the failure Of
the Bridgeport Bank and Trust com.
pany of Bridgeport, III. The sheriff
has granted her request
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year round and linen curtains arr ap-
proprlate at all seasons.
Hem Line Lenothens.

Whether the slowly descending skirt
length will be generally accepted, re-
mains to be seen; we have It on the
best Of authority TINT the Paris dey.
otees Of fashion are trying 1t out, II
not actually sponsoring 1t, and many
Of the photographs received fl this
country Of the gowns worn where fash.
Ion congreEates. are showing tho aukb
length garment.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-29
JAPAN WARNS THE POWERS
Must Not Discuss the Limitation of
Armaments While Fostering
Secret Ambitions.

Toxic, Sept. 27-Any attempt by
the powers to discuss limitation of arm
aments at Washington while foster
ing secret ambitions will prove worse
than useless, it Is declared in rcsolu-
tions adopted by an association OF
politicians, publicists and business
men formed for the purpose OF study
Ing questions relative to the Pacific.