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The Washington herald., 1921-10-02
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By Ruby Ayers

safety to his own room. and locked
the door. "I'll make you sorry you
ever spoke to me like that"
The Fortune Hunter stood look
ing after him, breathing hard The
little outburst Of temper had done
him good, and he knew now that
his feelings toward Tommy had
been smouldering into trouble TOR
some time.
He lit a cigarette and stood at
the open door smoking.
He thought of those moments
In Fernie's cottage. and wondered
what their result would be. That
. the old man hated him he knew
well enough. and he was positive
that the fact of their Relationship
would in no way lessen his hatred.
He thought Of his mother. and out
OF the past little incidents of their
life together before she died came
creeping back to him.
He remembered how seldom she
had spoken Of his father. save 10
say how hard and cruel he was;
he knew that she had adopted
different name after she left him.
so as to be entirely free of q man
whom she had loathed.
So his own name was really
Fernie! It seemed odd nhat IL should
be that, after all the many he had
assumed during the past fifteen
years.
He would never adopt IL, what
ever happened: he was not proud
of the relationship. Then he won
dered what Mr.. Harding would
think when he knew, what Anne
would think-she had always hated
Fernie.
Mr.. Harding came into the hall
behind him
'Is that you. John7 Has Anne
gone to bed?"
Yes. Is II later"
TITS nearly IL. I'm tired-lock
up, will your"
Yes, sir"
The Fortune Hunter threw his
cigarette into the garden and shut
the front door. As he was fastsn-
ing the bolts he glanced back at
Mr.. Harding. He was standing at
the foot of the stairs. and for a mo-
ment, before he turned away, the
Fortune Hunter caught a little CLINT
of triumph in his eyes that sent his
heart beats racing.
He knows, tooi'' was the quick
thought that leaped to his mind.
and then-"Tomorrow! shall
be at this time tomorrow
The Fortune Hunter was dress
ing the following morning when
there came a tap at his door.
In spite OF the many emotions OF
the night before he had slept well
and dreamlessly. But his nerves
were shaky and the blood few to
hi face as he turned round. one arm
in the sleeve of his waistcoat.
Come in he sale
There was a moments hesitation.
then the door was opened and with
great difficulty Tommy numbered
into the room. his huge white bear
skin in his arms.
The Fortune Hunter stared at
him, his mouth Tightening as Tom
my flung the skin down on the
floor at his feet and gave It a con-
temptuous kick.
His thin face was peaked spite
fully. and his eyes glared as he
said slowly: Il don't want the thing
you can have It back-if IT ever
belonged to you
There was a moments complete
silence, then the Fortune Hunter
laughed and turned his back on
the boy.
IF you were worth Il. I'd break
every bone in your miserable
body" he said. but as IL is-you'd
better get out while you're safe"
Tommy needed no second invita-
tion: he took his departure hur-
riedly. and the Fortune Hunter sat
down on the side OF the bed with
sudden feeling of weakness of
which he was ashamed
"A good beginning TO the day"
he thought grimly But he went
The Washington herald., 1921-10-02
co..s.sss from Yesterday.

He could hear voices from the
study as he passed, but he hardly
noticed them; he went quickly up
the village and across the bridge
TIL he saw a>1ight In the kitchen
window Of the Long End Cottage.
He. slackened his speed . little
then and drew q long breath.
The last throw Of the dice! He
had come to Fernie to put his trump
card on the table. and IL that
failed. He shrugged his shoui-
ders and walked up to the cottage
door.
There was o sound Of . chair be-
ing scraped back inside and heavy
feet shuffiing across the floor; then
the door opened and Fernie stood
there in the lamplight.
There was q moments silence. and
the old mans face changed a little
and he smiled In an unpleasant sort
of way ~ he said:-
do you know, Mr.. Smith, i
thought somehow that you'd be
coming to call on me tonightw
You thought right, then" the
Fortune Hunter said calmly. Il
suppose I can come inr'
Fsrnis shrugged his shoulders
and turned back into the kitcnen.
leaving the door OPEN
The Fortune Hunter walked In.
put his hat down on . chair and
shut the door behind him.
There was . moment OF profound
silence. Fernie carefully refiiled
his pipe. lit It with . paper spill
from the mantel-shelf and looked
round at the younger man, an evil
smile in his eyes.
well. and now you've come. what
have you got to say?" he asked.
The Fortune Hunter was stand
ing by the fire. his hands in his
coat pockets. his face a little
strained.
First of all. I've come to ask
what # is you've got against met"
he said quietly.
For a moment Fernie looked
rather taken aback, then he
laughed.
well. now. that's q tall question.
Mr.. Smith" he said, 'and one that
I don't see that I'm bound to an
swer"
The FIRST night came to Som
erton." the Fortune Hunter went on.
disregarding him, IT went into that
inn-beerhous@ or whatever II Is
down the village. and I heard you
talking to the landlord. You knew
nothing about me. except what
you'd heard from a lot OF idle
gossip. but you'd made up your
mind even then to ruin ne IL IL
was possible to do Il.
-
"A man with nothing to do but
mind other peoples business: q
man wfN Q naturally nasty, suspi-
cious mind: and at first I thought
that accounted for the dislike you'd
taken to me. now know differ
entity"
Fernis looked up.
"Oh. you do. do your he said
with an effort at jauntiness.
Yes, I do The Fortune Hunt
er's voice was less calm. and there
was a deeper flush in his face 'T
know that behind my back you've
been plotting and planning to ruin
me. and 1 know that you've been
more successful than you ever
hoped. You needn't think
that I'm here tonight because I'm
IN the least afraid of you-a dozen
men like you wouldn't scare me
into moving yard II didn't
choose to-rm here to tell you
something rather interesting about
yourself-an6 me-"
'Tndssdr Fernie's voice was in
solent. He blew a cloud or smoke
casually into the air. Something
observation-disclosures BY any chance
that your name isn't John Smith,
now. IL ft?'
The Washington herald., 1921-10-02

To be contirsed Tomorrow.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-09-29
TWO WONDERFUL RACES

On the opening day of the Ken
tucky's Greatest Trots at Lexington
Monday, October 3, there will be
four races, two of which are almost
certain to go down in history, viz.
The Futurity for 2-year-old trotters,
worth $1,000, and the Walnut Hall
Cup for all ages, worth $4,000. For
the former every 2-year-old that has
raced well is eligible to start and of
the % eligible to start for the latter
are the following winners this sea-
son: Greyworthy 2 ;02 l s.; The Tod
dler 2;O3 IA; Great Britton 2:03
Ia; Jeanette Rankin 2 :04 IA;
Princess Etawah 2;04 IA; Emma
Harvester 2:04 "a; Kilo Watts
2 :O5 IA; Dorothy Day 2:05 IA;
Jane the Great .-.-...-.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-09-29
c0BURN'S MINSTRELS

The twenty second season Of j.
A. Coburn's Minstrels brings to the
Tabb Theatre a top notch attrac-
ton backed by years of continuous
and satisfying reputation in which
clean comedy, fine music, the best
in vaudeville and vocal harmony,
splendid dancing, bright costumes
and elaborate scenic accessories,
make it a welcome annual visitor
The sort of minstrelsy that Gran
Dad used to take Grandmother to
witness, combined with every thing
new and up to the minute in mod
ern minstrel amusement. Joe Co
burns Minstrels are too well known
to require hectic and superlatiye ad-
jectives. It's the show YOU know
and enjoy. The show which keeps
faith with old patrons and new
friends, where smut is not recogniz-
ed as comedy, is never heard and
not tolerated. This years attraction
is said TO be the biggest, best and
most enjoyable in the twenty years
of catering to amusement lovers. At
the Tabb Theatre on Friday, Octo-
Der 7, matinee and night. Seats on
sale at Land & Priests. -
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-09-29
$5oo,OoO,oOo ADDED TO
COTTON VALUE

In the last bO days the advance
in cotton has made the new crop
and the caTy-over worth nearly
$5O0,000,000 more than they would
have been worth at the prices then
prevailing. Moreover, the gambling
bears were bent on beating prices.
still lower, but fortunately they have
been caught in their own trap and
are being right gloriously punished.
This $5OO,OOO,OOO means change
difficult to exaggerate. 1t will won
derfuly affect the whole atmosphere
of the South's business and agricul-
tural interests; it will save many u
man and many a business from
bankruptcy; it will revive trade; it
will nourish every industry with new
life blood; it will quicken the hopes
of the disheartened; it will put new
courage into all the people; it will
show the tremendous blunder com
mitted when the former administra-
ton curtailed credit and killed the
War Finance Corporation, and it will
prove the power for good of the
freer credit land the re-establish-
ment Of the War Finance Corpora
ton by the present administration.
This advance will also show the
wisdom of a reduced cotton acre
age. with an increase in foodstuff
production. In this lesson the South
should find the road to permanent
prosperity, greater than it has ever
known.
If the South will, now and forever,
be independent and rich, let it cut
its cotton acreage heavily for all
time to come and intensity the acre
age it does cultivate in order to re-
duce the cost of production and then
concentrate on foodstuffs for itself
and for the country. Then home
made fertilizers will enrich its soils,
grain and grasses and cattle and
hogs will diversity its agriculture,
enlareg the horizon of its farmers
and add enormously to their pros
perity. Never was there a better
object lesson than the present.
If the South had raised 10000, 900
bales of cotton, the price would
probably have gone to 6 cents a
pound; but with a crop Of only
about 100000 bales the price has
gone to more than three times that
figure and many farmer will now
live who at 6 cents would have been
hopelessly bankrupt and in poverty
for years to come. A crop Of 49,
100000 bales with a carry-over of,
say 100000 in round figures, or
100000 bales, at g. cents would
have been worth only 100000, 900,
which would have meant bankruptcy
for the entire cotton growing inter-
ests. A 100000 bale crop and
carry lover of 100000 bales at
even 10 cents pound--and it
should go higher-would be worth
81 $50, 100000.
Let the South reverently thank
God for this increased wealth, take
courage and go forward with new
zeal and energy.
~
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-09-29

A mans faith in himself is his
most exclusive possession. Faith is
such q scarce article that any man
who possesses a fair amount of it,
is apt to find that his friends have
applied to the courts for the ap-
pointment of committee to take
care of his property.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-09-29

Some men think a lot Of their
horses, and we don't blame 'em, but
that man who wants $4,000 be-
cause his horses wooden leg was
run over by an automobile, isn't
reasonable. And he says the horses
feelings were hurt, even if his leg
wasn't.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-09-29
TO OPEN FOR BUSINESS

G. d. Sullivan & Co., whose place
has been closed for several months.
undergoing repairs, will again open
for business on October 1, and, as in
the past, will pay the highest market
price for poultry, eggs, produce,
etc. (98-4t)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-09-29

If war would prevent women from
getting clothes, a lot of men would
be mean enough to hope that war
would last until the women had to
wear mosquito netting.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-09-29

When a man sits down and thinks
the matter over, he believes that he
could be as FUNGUS as anybody If
he was kept SO busy earning living,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-09-29

The happy news has been releas-
Sd, in regard to women's footgear,
that shoes viii be among the things
"back to normalcy" Wider toes,
lower heels, and all the comforts of
the toe are shown in the newest
footwear.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-09-29

Wives may not be such good cooks,
but the betting is that wives can
cook a whole lot more groceries than
their husbands can pay for.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-09-29

Nothing brushes man quite so
effectually as to- learn that a man
younger than himself is more Of o
success than he can ever hope to
be
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-09-29

length the changes in wage scales
now going on.
Unfortunately the utterances of
labor leaders, including the head Of
the American Federation Of Labor,
no matter how well meant, serve
merely 70 cloud the issue involved in
the declining wage scales Of this
country. There is disposition to
charge conspiracy on the part of
capital or employers as if the reduc-
tons in wages were parts of con-
certed scheme to humble labor and
incidentally add to profits.
Anyone who looks at our present
economic position and considers il
impartially will be struck immedi-
atelyby the absurdity of their en-
ployes. Both are the victims of vio-
lations Of sound business principals.
Any attempt to keep wages at level
which entails the sale of the pro-
duets Of industry at loss is bound
to end in ultimate disaster Such
payroll charges cannot be met for
ever out Of reserve or accumulated
profits. The root of the evil lies in
the fact that the rewards of toll
are unevenly distributed between va
rious groups of producers. Until
this equilibrium is restored, industry
is bound to lag and business will
show more or less stagnation.
There is a tendency on the part
of many casual students to view
these widespread wage reductions
with much concern, on the theory
that they mean q reduction in pur-
chasing power. AS matter of fact
they mean no such thing. If car
ried to their logical conclusion, they
would increase purchasing power.
In many industries production costs,
as a result of high wage scales, are
so excessive that goods cannot be
sold freely. This result in lessened
demand for raw material and less
buying power for those who produce
the raw materials, such, for in
stance, as in the wool growing. cot
ton raising and copper mining indus
tries. With lower costs of manu-
facture, the finished products would
find a reader market, the demand
for raw material would increase,
with probably some rise in prices.
This would give these producers sub
stantially increased buying power,
and the reaction upon industry
wound be found in a tendency to-
ward increased employment, higher
aggregated wage payments, and a
sounder state of prosperity in gen.
eral.
None but the blindest labor parti-
san would insist that the farmer
selling his products on a wage ba.
sis of so cents day would be able
TO absorb the output of industrial
labor at the old wage scales. 1t is
perfectly commendable to champion
a high standard of living for indus
trial labor, but the ice cream and
automobiles that Mr.. >Gompers talks
about should not be forthcoming at
the expense of other producers such
AS agricultural labor when the plight
of the latter is relatively more dis
tressing.
Industrial labor is asked to take
lower wagers in order that other
producers may sell more Freely of
their production and obtain a return
to which they are undoubtedly en-
titled. It is also asked to accept a
lower wage because the buyers of
other countries cannot afford to pay
The price for goods turned out on the
basis Of our old production costs.
The employer who is so bitterly as
sailed is nothing more than the me-
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-09-29

You used to see signs ''Don't Hitch
Here" Now II Is "Doa't Park Here"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-09-29

1t is a good plan to put off till to-
morrow the things we shouldn't do
at all.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-09-29

Be thankful for the little blessings
and shout halleluia forsthe big ones.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-31
NOVEMBER.


Church Societies hold Halloween
celebrations. American Legion Aur-
iliary has Halloween whist Howard -
Tanner. Alfeiria -Ianglafs end Par
rows-Sikoski weddings. George Char
boBnesW appointed deputy Internal
revenue collector. Town officers ap-
pointed by selectmen.
2-Nor~ich gets f2.00ase rom stats
for penalty tax. Deaths Of Henry A
Nickstron and Mrs John 4scD5urafi
s@Farewsii reception n Rev. O. n
Strouse. Meeting OF Faith Trurlhnil
Chapter. D. A. r. Death Of Serr Mn
Allen S. Barbour! Methodist Ladies
Aid holds gef-toeefher supper.
A. Master -Jecuscc. Finn-K sffv
Grape Willis and Seldom Everett we'd
dinFa Catholic Woman's Club hoidt
ehaFity whist. Seediework Guild haid
annual meeting and election - -
GERS. Sixteen ard ore-fhird tons ~
parcel post matter IN October.
5-Deaih Of ChaE. p Seirheu T-nifT
class NJ Church ~ The Good Shcpherd
entertained. SedRwick Poet. q. A R
entertained by Womsn's RELIEF CORPS
The annual thank Offering meeting %
missions department % Park Church
addressed by Oklahoma missionary.
f@John p Holland killed ~ an
electric shock from light wire Gallup
Lefingwell wedding. Death % Aiios
Dalton Red Gross presents pageant
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-31

2Archie S. Knowles, 7. NJ. c. A.
secretary, resigns. Death of Rev. ].
H. Broderick. Special meeting of Rev.
Daniel Mullen Assembly, K. of c. An
nual meeting ON First Cengrega tional
Home Missionary Society.
$50, 600 bond issue for North Main
Street. Brodeur Paradis and simens-
Row1ey weddings. Clan Graham, No.
$50, Norwich Scots, organizes.
4-Loyal Circle of Kings Daughters
present May baskets to County Home
children. 7. M. c. A. Woman's Aux
Hilary holds annual meeting.
5 - Meetings of Rotary Club and
Faith Trumbull Chapter, D. A. R. An
nual concert of Girls Club. Girls
Community Center holds meeting.
6-Mr. and Mrs. Herbert B. Gonant
celebrate golden wedding. Modern
Woodmen and Red Men elect officers.
Annual meeting of Norwich Rural As
ISOLATION. Columbian Commandery,
No. 4. K T., hears Ascension Day
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-31

l-Meeting and election of officers
By Scout Council.
meetings of Mems Bible class and
Cooperative Exchange managers. An
nnal meeting of Maplewood Cemetery
Association. Silver wedding anniver-
Gary Of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert R
Dawiey. Appointments made for Boy
Scout Council
3-open meeting Of A. O. o. W.,
Norwich Lodge, No. IL. Annual meet
ings Of Grand Lodge. F. and A. NJ, and
Girls Community Club First annual
inspection Of Third Co, C. A. c., C..
n. G., by1federal4 officers. Meetings of
". C. T. u. and Faith TrumbulI
Chapter, D A. r. Death of Joseph T.
Farming
reorganization Of the Yantic CO.
operative Exchange. Special meeting
Of board of park commissioners. An
nual meeting OF Massasoit Mfg. Co.
NaAieeh weAdinR anniversary of Mr..
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-31

AOSOSls
- RAIDER SEWN and Lathrop-
Luther weddings. Post office fierce
enjoys outing at PequetsHuek Com
munity Girls Club holds successful
lawn fete.
2 = Meeting of common council.
Death of Albert NJ. Kennedy. Open
ing of Farmers week at Sterrs Col
lege.
3-Company C, 21st C. R. l. v, holds
annual reunion and dinner. Death of
Mrs Emily A Howard Barbour.
4-Meeting of Rotary Club. Seven
Scouts awarded camp letters. Robert
E. Scoville presents trophy to Sterrs
cattle judging team. Death Of Axel
w. Anderson.
s = Mrs Hoffman celebrates SIND
birthday. Storrs holds outdoor dem
onstratiens. Deaths of Mrs. Frank P.
Holt and George r. Lyon.
6-N. E. tobacco growers hold con
ference at SterFs. Meeting of Cham
Der of Commerce Town school com
mittee awards contracts for repairs
Anniversary supper at A. NJ. z. Zion
Church.
s-Walsh Myers and Chandler Wing
weddings. Deaths of Capt. George w
Mexley. James A. Bowler and Mrs
Grace Kingsley Psekhan.
D. Representative Of Hersi Manu-
featuring Co. give demonstration of
wireless telephone. Ground broker
for Elizabeth Street school. Deaths of
Mary Reagan Convey and Merton Or
| rim Swan.
10 = Wyman- Hastings wedding
Managements of City Lunch and Com
munity Bake Shepps give employees
an outing. Death of Rev. Andrew ]
| Hetrick.
II = Annual field day of telephone
employees of S. y. p. T. Co. Annua,
] picnic of New London County Horti-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-31

Mrs. John II. Gardner and Hurf
Noreland.
30 - Ashland Cotton Co. employer
become stockholders In company
Radio Club elects officers. CaltWel
Lecisir and williams Shauiske wed
dings.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-07-21
Local News

Threshing rigs are starting out on
the job.
For Auto Livery service call phone
574-Richards & Smith.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert Ash of Roberts July 5.
Sheriff Ray Hyatt was out from
Ellsworth Monday and Tuesday.
A chautauqua course will be held
in Hammond August 9th to 9th in
elusive.
Dry Cleaning, Pressing and repair
ing. Will call and deliver. Deiss
Bros. Phone 231.
David Haddow was taken to the
Mayo hospital at Rochester last week
for a surgical treatment.
The Masons at Spring Valley are
remodeling their hall for the addition
of dining room and a kitchen.
The Alton, Mimi, baseball team
won 3 to 0 victory over the local
team at the race track grounds last
Sunday.
FAIR GROUND PAVILION DANCE
Ellsworth, July 20. Flanders Or
chestra. Everything there for your
comfortably.
The Webster Enterprise says that
the average man expects his wife to
look like queen, act like an anger
IsI~o +Ln Jaxy;1
Norval Haddow, who is studying
at the Minnesota university medical
school, drove down from Minneapolis
Saturday, returning Sunday.
The Clerks won from the Garrison
team Monday evening, to 2. A
triple by Smuland in the last inning
paved the way for the Clerks victory.
The Pierce County Fair premium
list is ready for distribution. A copy
will be sent upon application to Sec
rotary Oscar A. Halls, East Els,
worth, Wis.
Several from here attended the
mission festival in the Rush River
church, where Rev. Edw. P. Thorson,
for twenty years missionary IN
China, gave a lecture.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Smith and son
and daughter, Of Chicago, visited in
the city Saturday. They were driving
through to Balsam Lake where they
are enjoying a couple of weeks out
ing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-07-21

VIM. A. Fisher drove over from
Saltwater Tuesday.
The next dance az the Prescott Paw
ilion will be Friday, July 70. Good
music.-adv.
Mrs. Henry Rudow and daughter,
Mss Ann, OF Menomonie, visited at
the home Of Hon. and Mrs. G. ID. Par
ker from Saturday until yesterday.
Mgr. Patrow of the River Falls
Hotel has purchased WHY'S knight
limousine from the Jensen & Halsted
Auto Co, for use in meeting patrons
at the train.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Faber, Miss
Irene Caldwell and Ray Muyres OF
Chaska, Mimi, spent Sunday at the
home Of Mrs. Faber's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Richards.
Frank Tonskemper, of Saltwater,
popular salesman for the Wright,
Barrett & Stilwell Co. of st. Paul
was here on his regular trip Tuesday.
He is displaying with justifiable
pride a beautiful Royal Elgin" gold
watch which was presented to him as
Grand Counselor of the u. G. t. at
the convention held last June. The
sentiment which prompted the pre-
sentation is beautifully inscribed
the back of the watch. The LODGE
at Saltwater presented Frank with
fine travelling bag. His member
ship campaign during his term as
Grand Counselor Melted over 1900
members in the Minnesota order.