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St. Tammany farmer., 1922-09-23
CHAPT Err K.

The voice was strange to Gramont.
yet he had vague recollection Of
having at some time heard 1t before.
It was jaunty and impudent voice,
very, self-assured-yet It bore a
startled and uneasy note, as though
the speaker had just come unaware
upon the man whom he addressed.
/ ''Howdy, sheriff II It said. Didn't
see you in there--what you doin's so
far away from Houma,, eh1''
"Why, I've been looking over the
place around here" responded an
other voice. which was dry and grim.
II know you, Ben Chacherre, and
think I'll take you along with me. Just
come from New Orleans, did your"
"Me7 Take mer' The voice Of
Chacherre shrilled up suddenly in
alarm. Look here, sheriff, 1t wasn't
me done It! It was Gramont-"
There came silence. Not sound
broke the stiffness of the late after
noon.
Gramont, listening, lay bewildered
and breathless. Ben Chacherre come
here7 Gramont knew nothing Of any
tie between Jachin Fell and Cha
cherre; he could only lie in the grass
and wonder at the mans presence.
What "place" was 1t that the sheriff
Of Houna had been looking over7 And
what was It that he, Gramont, was
supposed to have done?
Confused and wondering, Gramont
waited. And, as he waited. he caught
soft sound from the marshy
ground beside hinl-a faint ''plop" az
though some object had fallen close
by. on the wet grass. At the moment
he paid no heed to this sound, for
St. Tammany farmer., 1922-09-23

land at all; what want Is right to
drill for oil ON It. In case any shows
up on Miss Ledanois' land. It's oil
gamble, you know. I'll give you
hundred dollars for the lease. and the
usual eighth interest In any oil that's
found. I've no lease blanks with me,
but II you'll give me the option, a
signed memorandum will be entirely
sufficient"
The farmer regarded oil as a Joke,
and said SO. { The hundred dollars,
however. and the prospective eighth
interest, were sufficient to induce him
to part with the option without any
delay. He was only too glad to get
the thing done with at once, and to
pocket Gramont's~ money.
sGramont drove away, and was just
coming to the Ledanois drive when he
suddenly threw on the brakes and
halted the car, listening. From some
where ahead Of him-the Gumberts
place, he thought instantly-echoed a
shot, and several faint shouts. Then
silence again.
Gramont paused, indecisive. The
sheriff was making an arrest, he
thought. A hundred possibilities fit
ted through his brain, suggested by
the sinister combination Of Memphis
Izzy, known even to Hammond as a
prince among crooks, with this Sc
cluaed place leased by "inventors" I"
Bootleggtng1 Counterfetting1
AS he paused, thus. he suddenly
started: he was certain that he had
caught the tones of Hammond, as
though in sudden euplifted oath of
anger. Gramont threw In his clutch
and sent the car jumping forward
remembered that he had left Ham
mond beside. the rivulet, close to- the.
Gumberts property. What had hap
pened1
He came, after a moment Of impa-
tience, to an open gate whose drive
led to the Gnmberts place. Before him,
St. Tammany farmer., 1922-09-23
SYNOPSIS

4 CHAPTER I.-During the height Of the
New Orleans carnival season Jachin Fell,
wealthy though somewhat mysterious cit
i'm. and DR.. Ansley, are discussing q
as the Midnight MasQuer, who, invariably
attired as an aviator. has long defied the
nolice, Joseph Maillard, wealthy banker,
s {s giving ball that night, at which the
rob the guests. Fell and Ansley, ON their
way to the affair, meet girl dressed al
Colum bine, seemingly known to Fell, but
masked, who accompanies them to the
ball. zm...*
CHAPTER I1.-Lucie Ledanois, recent
II the ward Of her uncle, Joseph Mall
lard, is the Columbine.
y CHAPTER IIL-In his library Joseph
Naillard and group OF friends are held
up and robbed by the Midnight Masquer.,
CHAPTER 1V.-Lucie Ledanois, the last
Of IN old family, Is in straitened circum-
stances. Joseph Maillard's handling Of
her funds has been unfortunate. Fell Is
Interested In the girl. Henry Gramont,
really the prince de Gramont. son of
French father and an American mother
but who spurns the title OF prince, Is
euamored Of Lucie and believes himself
not unfavored suitor.
CHAPTER v.-Gramonts chauffeur,
Hammond, sergeant In the American
army In France, and there known to
Grainont lives with him. He was the
original Midnight Masquer. and Gramont,
Tor particular purpose, after discover
role Where Hammond had been rob.
Der for financial gain, Gramont, of
course, Is not. He arranges to return
the "loot" to those whom he has robbed.
The Jewels and money, in individual pack
ages, are got ready for delivery next day
to their original owners. That night they
are stolen from Gramont's auto.
CHAPTER vI.-Ben Cacherre, an in
dividual of unsavory character, appears
6 10 be associated with Jachin Fell He
phis Izzy Gumberts. notorious influential
crook, in which there Is significant refer
ence to mysterious boss"
CHAPTER vI1.-Lucie summons Gra-
mont to her home and shows him the
packages from his auto. He admits he
is the Midnight Masquer.. but convinces
He refuses, however, to explain his pur-
fi their owners. D
CHAPTER vIII.-That evening Fell,
Gramont. and Dr. Ansley, at the Krewe
Of Comus ball. are accosted by an in
recognize as Bob Maillard. He invites
them to convivial party in private
room. They refuse. and Gramont leaves
the building. Joseph Ma1llard. seeks his
son, fearing public scandal as result OF
Bob's condition. With Fell and Ansley
they find the room where the revels are
going on Entering they discover an In
dividual, attired as an aviator, In the act
Of robbing the intoxicated youths II
d struggle that ensues Maillard Is shot
and killed. The "hfasquer" escapes.
4 CHAPTER IX.-Gramont, with Ham
mond, visits Terrebonne, a wild section
Of the country, to inspect Lucie Ledanois
iand, which he believes contains oil. He.
finds Indications of apparently almost un-
believable quantities Of the stuff. While
STOPPING over pool Of water which
clearly shows traces Of oil on its sur
face. Gramont hears his name spoken.
St. Tammany farmer., 1922-09-23

\ WED better buy some grub here In
town and arrange to stay a couple Of
nights on the farm, If necessary" he
said. "Thcre are some buildings there,
30 we'll find shelter. Along the, bayou
are summer cottages believe some
OF them rather pretentious places
and we ought to flnd the road pretty
decent. It's only three or four miles
out Of town"
With some provisions piled in the
car, they set forth. The road wound
along the bayou side, past ancient
'Cajun farms and the squat homes Of
fishermen. Here and there had been
placed camps and summer cottages,
nesting amid groups Of huge oaks and
cypress, whose fronds Of silver-gray
moss hung in dropping clusters like
pale and ghostly shrouds.
Watching the road closely, Gralnont
suddenly found the landmarks that
had been described to him, and or.
dered Hammond to- stop and turn In
at gap In the fence which had once
Deen an entrance gate.
Here we are! Those are the build
ings off to the right Whew! should
say 1t had been abandoned! Nothing
much left but ruins. Go ahead !"
Before them, as they drove In from
the road by Il grasscovered drive,
showed house, shed, and barn amid
a cluster of towering trees. Indeed,
trees were everywhere about the farm,
which had grown up in regular sap
ling forest. The buildings were In
a ruinous state-claphoards hanging
loosely, roofs dotted by gaping holes,
doors and windows long since gone.
Leaving the car, Gramont. followed
by the chauffeur, went to the front
doorway and surveyed the wreckage
inside.
! "What do you say, Hammond? Think
we can stop here, or go back to the
hotel? It's not mach of run to
town.
Hammond pointed to wide fire
place facing them.
about half an hour-=thfs one room,
anyhow When we get q fire goin' in
there, and board up the windows and
doors we ought 10 be comfortable
enough. But suit yourself, capn! It's
your funeral"
Grumont laughed. "AlI right. Go
ahead and clean up, then. and if rain
comes down we can camp here. Be
sure and look fer snakes and vermtn.
The floor seems sound, and II there's
plenty Of moss on the trees, we can
make up comfortable beds. Too bad
you're rot Il fisherman, or we might
get 4 fresh tis! out of the bayou"
Il got some tackle in town. and
Hammond grinneu widely.
Good work Then make yourself
at home and go to 1t. We've most of
the Afttrnoolh before us.
Grsimont left the house, and headed
down toward the bayou shore.
He took q letter from his pocket,
St. Tammany farmer., 1922-09-23


as he turned In, unfolded startling
scene. Three men, the same three
whom he had seer from the bushes.
were standing In front Of the low
shed; two of them held rifles, the
third, one OF the Inventors in over
,alls, was winding bandage about q
bleeding hand. The two rifles were
loosely leveled at Hammond. who
stood In the center of the group with
his arms In the air.
Whatever had happened, Hammond
had evidently not been easily cap
ltured. His countenance was some
what battered. and the one cnptor who
wore collar was bleeding copiously
from cut cheek The three turned
as Gramont's car drove up, and Ham
mond gave an ejaculation OF relief.
CONTINUED next weekly
St. Tammany farmer., 1922-09-23

AT S%OFuPA NJ Fd6taiHS VI #TV0I .1ABNOHX
the Bushes, an Outbreak Of Voices
Had Sounded Not Far Away.
ties, we'll regain the cost Of our drill
ingl And to think Of. the years this
has been here, waiting for some
one"
Suddenly he started violently. An
abrupt crashing Of feet among the
bushes, an outbreak Of voices, had
sounded not far away-just the other
side of the boundary fence. He was
wakened from his dreams, and started
to rise Then he relaxed his muscles
and lay quiet, establishment seizing
him; for he heard his own name men
toned in voice that was strange to
him.
St. Tammany farmer., 1922-09-23
SUCCESSION NOTICE.
Succession of Mrs. Julian sPechOn 4
Zerga Henry

No. 222
Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court.
Parish of st. Tammany,
Louisiana.
Notice is hereby given to the
creditors of this estate, and to all
other persons herein interested, TO
show cause (if any they-have or can)
Why the finar account presented by
Louis Pechon, administrator Of this
estate, should not be approved and
homologated and the funds distriblt-
ed In accordance herewith. 81
By order of the Court.
w, e. BLOSSMAN,
Clerk of Court.
A. J. Finney,
Atty. for Administrator.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-02-17
Trinity Church

Services Sexagesima Sunday, 7:30,
1890, IL a. m. Church school, $3.50.
Choir rehearsal Thursdays p. m.
Last Thursday afternoon an impress
sive service was held in the church,
the occasion being the admission of
eleven girls as candidates for the
Girls Friendly Society, and one asso-
ciate member, Mrs. C. S. Forsythe,
president of the diocesan G. F. s..
branch, and Mrs. H. S. Hadfeld, can
didates' associate. After the service
the candidates entertained their
friends in the guild hall with games
and refreshments. The Girls Friendly
Society in America is worldwide or
ganization which has for its object the
banding together in one society church
women as associates and girls and
young women as members for mutual
help. There are 975 branches in the
United States. Members and married
branch helpers, 23,125; probationers,
5000; candidates, 1884; working and
honorary associates, 9,742.
On Friday Mrs. Walter Crabtree en-
tertained the Woman's Auxiliary,
which is the Official woman's mission
airy society of the Episcopal Church.
Miss Bussey of All Saints Cathedral,
Milwaukee, gave an interesting talk
on the general aims and methods of
the auxiliary. Mrs. A. 0. Simpkin
of St. Luke's Church, Racine, explained
the achievements and plans OF the
United Thank Offering, to be pre-
scented at the time of the next general
convention.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-02-17
Methodist Episcopal Church

Morning service at II o'clock. The
pastor will preach on "Our Fathers
Care" Sunday school at GAS a. m.
Epworth League Young Peoples serv-
ice at 7 pm.
On Wednesday evening at $3.50 a
mems church night meeting will be
held. Supper will be served by Circle
No. 1. A speaker of prominence will
deliver an address on live topic
following the supper. All men of the
church and congregation are most
cordially invited to be present.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society was delightfully."- entertained
at the parsonage by the committee for
the occasion, consisting of Mrs. Chum,
assisted by Mrs. F. w. Houghton,
Mrs. Lehman, Mrs. L. L. Newton and
Mrs. G. w. Hyde. 1t was an English
tea, and was tastefully served and
greatly enjoyed by the large number
present.
Circle No. of the Woman's Auxil-
larry will give silver tea this Friday
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-02-17

afternoon at the residence of Mrs.
John L. Forester, 18th and Cedar
streets, from 2:30 until $50 o'clock.
Mrs. C. H. Fox is chairman of the
Circle.
A very happy crowd of teachers and
pupils of the Sunday school met in the
church last Friday evening. Various
games were played, under the direction
of R. L. Shute, C. w. Boyce and M.
Granger. 1t was a valentine social
event. Miss Frances Cobabe and Miss
Virginia Smith entertained the pri-
mary children. Light refreshments
consisting of ice cream and cake were
served to all present.
The executive committee for church
night consists of N. A. Wigdale, ]. r.
Frantz, F. w. Houghton, Mrs. F. G.
Findley and Mrs. C. H. Fox.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-02-17
Underwood Memorial Baptist Church

The annual church supper and roll
call is to be held at the church build
ing Friday evening, Feb. 18th, at $50.
4. large attendance is expected. The
principal speaker of the evening is
Rev. Arthur L. Breslich, secretary of
the Biblical Alliance, who will speak
on "The Problem of Biblical and Re-
ligious Education" All members of
the church and congregation are in
vited and urged to attend.
Next Sunday morning the pastor
will speak from the text, "Thou Shalt
Call His Name Jesus, for He Shall
Save His People from Their Sins. |"
There is here a vital suggestion for
the solution of many problems which
are now perpleXing the world.
At the prayer meeting on Feb. 22nd
the theme viii be personal Work, =
and the subject will be discussed from
several angles. All members are in
terested in this theme and should be
present if possible.
The time is at hand for the organ
ization of the class in preparation for
church membership. Parents, Sunday
school teachers and scholars and any
others who are interested are invited
to talk over this subject with the
pastor.
Did you think that Sunday school is
a place for children only? Drop into
our school some Sunday morning at
GAS and see our live adult classes.
Visit them once and you'll want to
come again.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-02-17
Church News
First Congregational Church

DIR. Wilfred T. Grenfell of Labrador
will speak of his medical work aIo,,e
the Labrador coast at the morning
service next Sunday. The Purple
Knights of Honor played basketball
with team from the Waukesha Con-
gregational Church team last Satur-
day evening on the home floor. being
defeated 81 to 13.
The Senior Church School basketball
team lost to the First Reformed
School team Saturday evening.
The Mems League is planning a
March Hare" frolic on the 3rd of
next month. The next regular monthly
meeting of the league will Re held
Wednesday evening, March 9Th. There
were seventy at the last meeting, the
interest in the address by Mr.. Louis
Wallis of Chicago on Religion and
the Social Awakening" being intense.
A paid membership of sew enty-fve wa
reported by DR.. H. G. Merton, chair
man of the membership committee.
The president appointed Messrs. L. S.
Pease, c. ]. Mum and R. C. Newhouse
as a program committee.
The Pathfinders gave a movie bene-
fit in the gymnasium Wednesday
evening to raise money for church
school curtains.
The three pastors classes started
this week. The first year class is tax
ing up a general study of the Bible,
the second year class a study of
Church History, and the third year
class a study of Salvation, individual
and social. These classes viii continue
until May 1st.
The Endeavor Society held a most
enjoyable masquerade party in the
gymnasium Tuesday evening.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-02-17
st. Matthews Ev. Lutheran Church

Bible school, 9:15 a. M; public wor-
ship, 1890 a. m. Sermon theme:
Fruitful Christians" Special music
by st. Matthew's vested choir.
A class of eight adults will be con-
firmed at the morning service when
infant baptism will be administered
and new members will be received.
Tuesday evening, devotional-social
meeting of the Luther League.
Wednesday evening, organization of
last adult catechetical class of the
season.
Thursday evening, regular choir re-
hearsal.
Saturday afternoon, weekly meeting
of Junior Missionary Society.
On Tuesday evening, Feb. 21st, Mrs.
G. K. Lippard of Kobe, Japan, will
speak at the Danish Lutheran Church,
corner Wall and Lee streets, Milwau-
kee. All members of st. Matthews
and their Wauwatosa friends are cor
daily invited to hear our missionary to
Japan.
Special attention is called to the
fact that the last adult catechetical
class is to be organized on Wednesday
evening, Feb. 22nd. All who desire to
join the class are requested to an
nounce their intention on Sunday
morning, Feb. 10Th.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-02-17
Ink Stains on Linen.

To remove ink stain in linen, apply
chlorinated lime to the stain and wet
with vinegar. Do not allow the solu-
ton to stand long on the fabric or it
will be injured After the stain dis
appears, wash the goods.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-11-17
UNIVERSITY NEWS

Miss Hilda Wright went to Kansas
City yesterday for the weekend.
Miss Janet Wheeler went to Kansas
City yesterday for the weekend.
Miss Aimee Cowherd will spend the
weekend at her home in Mexico.
Miss Susan Mary Roberts, a student
in the University, went to St. Louis to
spend the weekend.
Margaret Cardwell Of the Delta Delta
Delta house, will spend the weekend
with her family in New Florence.
E. W. Henderson, assistant professor in
the poultry department of the University,
left yesterday afternoon for Troy, Mo-, to
judge a poultry show.
John Riley. a student in the College
of Agriculture, went TO Kansas City to-
day, to attend the American Royal Live
Stock Show, which will start tomorrow.
Prof. NJ. F. Miller Of the soils depart
ment left yesterday afternoon for Cham
paign, ILL.,. to attend a meeting Of the
Soils Survey Workers Association. From
Champaign, Professor Miller will go to
Washington, D. C., TO attend a meeting
of the land grant colleges.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-11-17
Winter BathrObes

With cold weather here and the house chilly at
various times, especially when mother is mending
or reading when students are studying. a
coy, warm blanket bathrobe is surely the thing
to ward off the bad cold. You will find the
styles and colorngs here not only better than
you have ever seen but the prices you will find
surprisingly low for the qualities offered Styles
for men and women made from Beacon quality
blankets priced from s3.75 to $3.50. Chidrens'
robes priced s3.95. Besides this you will find
handsome robes Of Corduroy, Terre Cloth, and
padded japanese Silk up to $500.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-11-17

Linen Scarfs, for table, dresser,
buffet, and side board showing all
the new embroidered designs in a
range Of prices from $l.OO to s3.95.
Other "Dcrryvale" pattern cloths in
various sizes all with napkins to
match. range in price from $1,000
to sl795.
7Ox7O all pure linen imported pat
tern table cloths. Special ,ea. $500
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-11-17

Lintless all pure imported Linen
pattern Luncheon Sets, 6 napkins TO
match. A set ..............sI.85
~Derypale" Linens, the highest
grade of imported genuine Irish
pattern linens are sold exclusively
in Columbia by this store. A few
Of the numbers are here mentioned.
~Derrypaie" genuine Irish linen
luncheon cloths 45x45 with hem
stitched borders, extra heavy, S5.75
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-11-17

.'Deuypaie" genuine Irish linen
round table cloths size 10x70 in
beautiful floral and conventional
designs. Very special each ..s5.95
Napkins to match. set .....sl.95
"Derrypdie" genuine Irish linen
round table cloths size 70x70 for
round or square table. In a va
riety Of floral and conventional de-
signs. Each ................$.50
Napkins to match, a set ......s5.95
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-11-17
MAINLY ABOUTPEOPLE

W. C. Proctor went to St. Louis yes
terday.
H. W. Hewitt went to ST. Louis yester-
day on business.
C. L. Edwards went to Centralia on
business yesterday.
Milton Thompson went to Kansas City
today on business.
Leo Blakely of Moberly was here yes
terday on business.
Miss Kathleen Turner went TO Hunts
vile today to visit.
Mrs. N. F. Berry Of Switzler was here
shopping yesterday.
s. L. Lowenstein went TO st. Louis
yesterday on business.
Albert Steen went to Kansas City TO
attend the state teachers convention.
Miss Margaret Carpenter went TO Kan
sas City yesterday for the weekend.
George Dyer went to Wentsyille yester-
nav to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Murray Dyer.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Pickering went to
Unionvile yesterday to visit relatives.
Russell Holloway returned yesterday
from a business trip to Harrisburg, Mo.
Col ]. Reiger, a member OF the State
Bonus Commission was in Columbia yes
terday.
c. E. Carey, Of Columbia, is looking
after business interests in Centraia to-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. D. Foster went to
Bowling Green for visit with rela-
iives.
Horace D. Ficklin, Tiger baseball
pitcher, went to Moberly this morning
10 hunt.
Miss Martha Sims went to Kansas City
Yesterday to attend the state teachers
convention.
]. ]. Oppenheim went to Kansas City
yesterday to attend the state teachers
convention.
]. B. Howard, a representative OF the
Maxwell Corporation, returned 10 =. |
Louis today.
Miss Katherine Csrdwell went TO Kan. !
sas City yesterday to attend the state
teachers convention.
Miss Greta Gates went to Kansas City
TO attend the state teachers convention
this morning.
A. H. Newman, of the Newman Hard
ware and Stove Company, is looking af-
ter business in Centralia today
Mrs. o. s. Pemberton, who has been
visiting Mrs. ]. ". Sapp, her sister, left
yesterday for her home in Moberly. |
Mrs. T. T. Galloway of Stephens Col
lege went to Kansas City yesterday TO
attend the state teachers convention.
r. L. Waddell, 9O7 Lowry street. left
today to attend the American Royal
Live Stock Show in Kansas City.
Miss Jewel Kinyon left this morning
for Kansas City, where she will attend
the State Teachers Convention.
U. s. Hall of the West Point-Annapo-
lis coaching school went to Salisbury this
morning for a visit with relatives.
The Columbia Chapter, No. 9, D. A. V.
". W., will hold meeting at 7:3o |
o'clock this evening at the Commercial /
Club.
The Rev. ". NJ. Haushalter went to
Kansas City yesterday for a meeting Of
the educational association of Christian
churches.
". F. Kriegermeier, of High Hill. |
who has been working for the Wabash
Railroad for the last three weeks, re-
turned TO his home today.
Mrs. Ada Gray of Fulton will make
her permanent residence in Columbia
after December l. Mrs. Gray has rented
a house on South Fifth street.
W. L. Nelson left today for Kansas
City, where he will attend the American
Royal Livestock Show. MIR. Nelson
expects to be in Kansas City all Of next
week.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-11-17
AT THE THEATERS
For Goodness Sake"

The musical comedy, For Goodness
Sake" comes to the Columbia Theater
rext Monday. 1t has a chorus of mod
ishly gowned beauties and is full of live
ly music.
John E. Young has the star role. Ar
thur Lipson will be remembered in the
musical comedy MARY"
The Eccentric Dancers and Bold &
Townsend from George Cohan's The
0'Brien Girl contribute much to the
entertainment with their lively dances.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-11-17
Kansas for Women POstmasters.
e United Prem,

LvsILl,i--E, Kan, Nov. l7.-There are
only two women first class postmasters
in the United States, it is said, and they
are both in Kansas. They are Miss e.
hOt, Of this city, and Mrs. True Of Pitts.
burg.