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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-09
Jumps Over Bull
to Save His Life

BILLINGS. Mont. Nov. s.--Henry
Pauiiin. formerly a crack high jump
sr nj college. escaped death b. jump
ing twice over a bull that charged
him on his ranch.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-09
Programs Arranged
for English Poor

KETTERiN0. Eng. Nov. s.-The
Board OF Guardians has voted to pro
vide fortnightly concerts FOR inmates
Of kettering alrnshouss.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-09

A primitive type OF machine gun
81 Chinese manufacture. according
% an inscription on the barrel. daten
from 1907.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-09
Boys and Women's
Hose and Gloves

Boys Gloves SOC
Heavy lined Cowboy Gaunt
let Gloves with lcafhoretsa
gauntlet and fringe.
Women's Gloves
59c Pair
Fabric Gloves. g. clAsp
style. with Paris point q
embroidered hack. In black.
white, pongee. covert an1
beaver.
The Bon Maruhs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-09
Deserted Wife Is
Years Ago; Jailed

CHICAGO. Nov. s.--Mrs. Elizabeth
Mason met her husband on trolley
sixteen years after he deserted her
and had him In a cell In sixteen min.
utcs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-09
Slayer Caught in
Victims Trousers

BERLIN. Nov. 3 when Carl Lem
wore his employers trousers. friends
Of the latter suspected something
waa wrong. Investigation showed
Lenz had murdered the troussrs
owner.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-09

Answers win please ~ sent TO tho
Sherlock Holmes contest editor. at
The star. before Saturday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-09
Women's Hose Soc
(SecOudal

Sport Hose In heavy Richie
lieu ribbed isle or plain or
two-tone wool.mixcd - black
and colors.
Upper Main Floos
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-09

Wire rope. 40 far ss known. was
madr first in Germany about 1891.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-09

Stamped on white IN three
designs for applique patch
work. In patterns Of tulip.
butterfly or basket.
Third Floor. The Bon Marche
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-09

New cotton-back Fancy Innings
In colors OF pink. tan. navy, castor
and others-in pretty contrasting
colored patterns. at low price
yard wide.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-09
Boys Billy Buster Shoes
Reduced

Imported and domestic veours, damasks, ere
tonnes, mohairs and many other materials suit
able for pillows. scarfs and fancy work-priced
according to quality and size of sample.
Fourth F1oor-The Bon Marchs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-09
Boys Wearables
Greatly Reduced

One Big Table Full
Included are Suits. Raincoats. Bath Robes
Wash Suits, Play Suits and Hats.
Upper Main FIoor-Tbc Bon MarcIe .
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-09

Broken lines Of footwear--sizes
2ls to in combined lines--for-
merly sold at much higher prices.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-09

Good weight Satin for dresses.
trimmings and underwear. In
rose, flame. gold. pink. pheasant.
green. fuchsia. tan. maize. Copen-
hagen and others-yard wide.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03
War Not Yet Over

New York, Feb. Being four years
behind the times has its thrills. Henry
Hustenden, German farmer of Manor
vile, L. l., has just run onto the Bat
tie of Chateau Thierry, and now he
is so excited he can't do a stroke Of
work. During the summer IIustenden
raises berries; during the winter he
sits and listens to his wife read world
events from a carefully boarded stack
OF German newspapers, arrange d
chronologically. Although losing ground
steadily, Hustenden, who can't read
himself, has never allowed his wife to
skip. Last winter he got to the sink
ing of the Lusitania, and could scarce
ly wait for fall to come. "But haven't
you known that this country was at
war all along?" asked a member of
the American Legion. "Ja,", said Hus
tenden, "but | wasn't interested be
cause | hadn't got to it yet in the
papers" Eve won" said the Legion
naire heartily. And then he added, ITS
all over now" He felt as though he
were letting the cat out of the bag.
"Its not over yet for me-" answered
Hustenden, returning to his wife and
the stack of papers. Neighbors are eX-
pecting to hear a wild celebration in
Hustendens house about April when
he gets to the false armistice report.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03
Take Census of Ex.Soldiers

Indianapolis Ind, Feb , Given over
almost wholly to the consideration of
ways and means of clearing up the dis
abled soldiers problem, the meeting
here of officials of the American Legion
came to an end with seven outstanding
results When the wheels are set in
motion, eX-service men may look for
a change in BILL To take a nationwide
census of all ex-soldiers, to establish a
rotating loan fund, to decentralze the
United States Veterans Bureau and
establish a Legion organization which
would cooperate closely with the Blu
reau, to Immediately adjust long pend
ing claims of eX-soldiers, to make com
pulsory the immediate admission to
hospitals of any supposed veteran re-
gardless of his ability to show discharge
papers, to discharge from hospitals any
official who is not rendering efficient
service, to push through the adjusted
compensation bill now pending in Con-
greSs-theSe major resolutions were the
main business of the meeting The
fighting spirit cropped up when Charles
R. Forbes, director of the Veterans
Bureau, asked the delegates il they
wished to ask any questions. Instantly
several men were on their feet Case
after case of the neglect of disabled
men had been cited in a previous ses-
sion. Director Fopbes promised to
name a board of appeal for each of
the IA regional districts, which would
be the final adjudication bodies in
their respective territories Hanford
MacNider, commander of the Legion,
re-stated the organizations policy on
the adjusted compensation issue, de
claring that the Legion will not attempt
to suggest to the Government the
method of raising the money His
plan for rotating fund aims to pro-
vide money for needy service men
through contributions received from
eX-soldiers who receive bonus but do
not stand in need of the benefit.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03
LEGION NEWS
y OF STATE AND NATION -

messages to President Harding a dis
lance of more than thousand miles on
foot from Danville, ILL.,, not only sue
ceeded in his mission but has met
romance on the homeward journey.
After hairbreadth escapes from death,
in which he swung from high railway
trestles and faced starvation in the
mountain of Kentucky, N. H. Rufus,
A years DID, plodded into this harm
less looking little town and found the
greatest adventure of all. The couple
will be married in the spring. In ac-
comprising his remarkable hike, Ru-
fus, now called "Harding's messenger
boy, performed an unprecedented feat.
He started last November from Dan
vile with one cent and the instructions
not to beg, borrow, or steal on the
trip. In his lj-pOund pack were four
sealed letters from the Danville Cham
Der of Commerce which, six weeks
later, re delivered in person to the Pres
ident in the White House ct was a
wonderful trip, made by a determined
man, Harding said, He also delivered
cigar to Joe Cannon. Rufus has been
dropping into American Legion posts
along the way for a shave and a rest
while darning socks, and his stories
have become well known. When asked
how he turned the trick, he smiles and
says; q was all eyes and ears looked
straight ahead, and got what went
after He expects to arrive home in
March, the total distance being 2300
miles. He has averaged about q miles
a day
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03

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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03
IS YEARS AGO
From The MiddIebury Register Files

Michael Boylan is going to Brandon
20 run the Douglass house,-Local
Adirondack Murray lectured here
Friday and greatly pleased the audi
ence.-Vergennes
Abram Williamson shipped from his
station Monday to Boston market, 81
head of cattle.-Local
Mrs. John Stay slipped on the ice
Saturday and broke her arm for the
second time within few MONTHS
Orwell
Oliver Severance has taken the
agency for Vermont for the dynamo
phone, and will soon begin to dispose
81 the machines.-Local
Paris Fletcher, who has been in
charge OF a cattle ranch in the West for
several years, is visiting his parents,
Col. and Mrs. A. A. Fletcher-Local
The firm of Sumner & Prime, manu-
tacturers Of bee-keepers supplies, has
been dissolved, Mr.. Sumner having dis
posed OF his interest to Charles Cove,
Bristol.
The reason for the temporary lack
If street lights was the decision of the
trustees to dispense with lights so long
az the snow stayed on the ground,
They have come to the conclusion that
the better plan is to light the lamps
when they are needed, snow or no
snow.-Local
Delaware has an average elevation
Of only 60 feet above sea level
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03
NEW HAVEN

Mrs. Shirley Langdon has been quite
i'll.
F. L. Shackett has sold his colt to
Hallock Peck.
The senior class are to give play
February II.
DR.. and Mrs. E. S. Weston were in
Burlington last week.
Mrs. c. S. Dana spent few days in
Burlington last week.
Miss Susan Chaffee has been sewing
for people in Middlebury.
Mrs A. L. Roleau visited Mrs. Henry
Wheeler in Bristol last week.
The Pomona Grange met here on
Wednesday with Beaver Glen Grange.
Dorothy DeGray of Middlebury
spent Sunday with Mrs. Barney
Starks.
The junior class of Beeman academy
will give a dance at the Town hall this
evening
William Bell, the section boss at the
Junction, has returned from a vacation
in Maine.
Miss Edith Barnes spent Saturday
in Bristol with Mrs. Wheeler and
Mrs. Rogers.
c. s. Dana and V. M. Benedict re-
Gently attended the Mems Bible class
in Middlebury
Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Abbey are
with Mrs. Abbey's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wallace Hathorne.
Cecil Partch recently visited his
brother, F. NJ. Partch. He is now
travelling for a phosphate firm,
Teacher-'What advantage did the
old Greeks have over us?"
Willie-"They didn't have to learn
Greek "
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03
HOLSTEIN LEADS
IN BUTTERFAT
Report of First Addison Cow Testing
Association Is Made For January

According to the report of L. R.
Duffany, official tester of the lst Adj
olson cow testing association for the
month of January, the lead COW in the
production of butterfat for the month,
was a two year old registered Hol-
stein, with l4lS lbs milk, 46 test and
6j2, fat. The second COW was a six
year old registered Holstein with 1864
lbs milk, "A test, GA butter fat, own
ed by NJ. A. Johnson & Son.
The lead COW in milk was a grade
Holstein owned by Noe Gibult with
1870 lbs. milk, 80 test and So lbs. fat.
The following are the names Of farm
ers who had COWS that produced over
1000 pounds Of milk or 40 pounds fat:
NJ A. Johnson & Son, seven; Noe
Gibult, six; NJ. A. Newton, four; E,
B. Cornwall, Oliver Rheaum and D.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03
By Charles Sughroe
- Weitem Ncssp,pe- Union

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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03
A man who said he was Warren

man who said he was Warren
Gamalicl Harding, president of the
United States, was recently picked up
on the streets of New York, the butt
of promiscuous Jokes, American Legion
men took him aside and found him to
be Lawrence Leedy, ex-soldier, suffer
ing from mental disorders apparently
due to injuries received in service. They
placed him under observation at Belle
vue hospital.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03

Forgues, three; Edward Peet, Charles
Jewett, George Bacon, Vermont State
School, Scott Hammond, Keith Pearson,
Cassus Seeley and Clifford Atwood,
two; D. S. Bliss, J. A. Phillips, Her
bert Morgan, Jesse Mack, Roy Palmer
and Charles Harris one.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03
Some Hike for Rufus

Clarksburg, W. Va, Feb. 2-The
overland courier who, through rain
and hail and sleet, over high mountains
and through deep passes, bore sealed
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03

Exception to the statement of Gen.
Amos A, Fries, Chief Of the Chemical
Warfare Service, that poison gas is
humane" is taken by William F Dee
gan, head of the American Legion of
New York. He cites X-ray proof to
show that 30 per cent Of the states
tubercular war veterans are victims of
gas.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03

Stephen F. Tillman, youngest war
veteran enlisted at If years. His
story was reported by the American
Legion post at Washington, D. c., and
within a week he had received two
offers to Join the movie, and had been
elected fire marshal of Rainier, Nd,
his home town.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03

90 please send me a mani pleaded
a frenzied voice over the telephone
Rufus Bethea, American Legion's en-
ployment manager in Birmingham
Ala, seized baseball bat and went
All he had to rescue was a Persian
Kitten
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03

Farseeing friends presented rolling
pins to two brides Of American Legion
men at initiation exercises of the Vim
ton, Ia. unit of the Auxiliary.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03

Atlantic City, N. j., as the site for
the 1923 national convention of the
American Legion is being urged by
members of the Legion post there.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03

Teacher-'What advantage did the
old Greeks have over u.s."
Willie-"They didn't have to learn
Greek"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03

A light wines and beer bill Solely
to provide revenue for the payment Of
a soldiers bonus is opposed by a SYRIA
cuse, N. Y, post of American Legion.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03

Move the house and you can have
it." With this injunction, the Carbon
dale, Pa post of the American Legion
rolled up its sleeves and became pos
sessed of large, commodious mansion
for its clubhouse.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03

Delaware has an average elevation
OF only so feet above sea level
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03

Forty-eight posts of the American
Legion were chartered during the week
ending January 20. Missouri led with
seven posts, while Illinois and WiScon-
sin tied for second with six each
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03

Kings and thinkers and makers of
books-all are out of a job In one
week three American Legion post ad-
jutants applied for work at the MUM
cipal Employment Bureau in New
York CITY.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03

Far-seeing friends presented rolling
pins to two brides Of American Legion
men at initiation exercises of the Vim
ton, Ia, unit of the Auxiliary.
Atlantic City, N. J., as the site for
the 1923 national convention of the
American Legion is being urged by
members Of the Legion post there.
A light wines and beer bill SOLELY
to provide revenue for the payment of
a soldiers bonus is opposed by a SYRIA
cuse, ~ Y, post of American Legion
1t took 80 American Legion ex-sol-
diers just "a hours to build a four
room-and-bath house in Los Angeles
for a disabled buddy whose home was
destroyed by fire.
Forty-eight posts of the American
Legion were chartered during the week
ending January 20. Missouri led with
seven posts, while Illinois and WiScon-
sin tied for second with six each
Kings and thinkers and makers of
books-a all are out of a job. In one
week three American Legion post adj
jutants applied for work at the NUM-
cipal Employment Bnreau in New
York CITY
"Move the house and Won can have
it." With this Injunction the Carbon-
dale. Pa, post of the American Legion
sessed of = large commodions mansion
for its clubhouse
-
The right of the NAVY department
to make notation on Sailors official |
record two wears after his DISCHARGE
has been denied bv Assistant Score
can legion Of New Work
----
90 please send me mani" nleaded
a frenzied voice over the telenhone
Ruins Betbea American egion's en-
Dlovment manager in Rirninqhan
Ala. seized a baseball bat and went
All he had to rescue was Persian
kitten
Stenhen Z Tilman "yorngest war
veteran enlisted at If wears His
story was renorted Inv the American
eoion most At WASHINGTON u e and
within a week he had received two
offers n ;oin the movie, and had ho.n
elected fire marshal If Rainier Md
his home Town
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-03

1t took 80 American Legion ex-sol-
diers just "a hours to build a four
room-and-bath house in Los Angeles
for a disabled buddy whose home was
DESTROYED by fire.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1922-08-19
sHER1FF's SALE.
L. F. Wehrli VS.. w. B. Coney.
No. 3637.
Twenty-sixth Judicial District Court,
Parish Of st. Tammany,
State Of Louisiana

Notice is hereby given that by
virtue of writ of seizure and sale
issued out Of the honorable aforesaid
TWenty-Sixth Judicial District Court
In and for the Parish Of st. Tam
many, State of Louisiana, and to me
directed, bearing date the 18th day
of July, 1922, have seized and will
offer for sale to the last and highest
bidder, at the principal front door of
the courthouse in the Town Of Coy
ington, La, between legal hours for
judicial sales, on
Saturday, September 2, 1922,
the following described property, to-
witt
One (1) Ford Touring Car, 1921
model, engine No. 5,521,275, 22h
horsepower, located in this Parish
and State at Onvil. !
Terms OF Sale-Cash, without APP
praisement. !,
WALTER GALATAs,
au12-4t Sheriff. !,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1922-08-19
CHAPTER u.
Masuuer0.


Joseph Maillard might have hope
fully considered the note from the Mid
night Masquer to be hoax perpetrat-
ed by some of his friends, but he took
no chances. Two detectives were post
ed in the grounds outside the house;
inside, two others, masked and cos
tuned, were keeping quietly efficient
eye on all that transpired.
Each guest upon entering was con-
Quoted directly to the presence Of Jo-
seph Maillard himself, or Of his wife;
was hidden to unmask In this private
audience, and was then presented with
favor and sent forth masked anew
to the festivities. These favors were
concealed, in the case of the ladies, In
corsage bouquets; In that Of the men,
inside false cigars. There was to be
general opening of the favors at mid
night, the time set for unmasking All
this ceremony was regarded by the
guests as delightful innovation, and
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1922-08-19
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.

Sealed bids will be received by
the undersigned up to noon, Sep
tember 8, 1922, for the exclusive
privilege Of cafeteria, sandwiches
and coffee, ice cream and cakes, pop
and soft drinks, cigars and tobacco,
at the st. Tammany Parish Fair,
October 20, 81, 20 and %, 1922.
Bids may be made for the entire
lot Of privileges or separate.
4 Bids will be opened on above date;
bidders must accompany their bid
with certified or cashiers check for
10 per cent Of their bid, which will
be returned to the unsuccessful
bidders.
The Association reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
ST. TAMMANY PARISH FAIR
ASSOCIATION.
VIM. P. Minckler, Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1922-08-19
} By
.BedfordJ011eS
Illustrations b,
Irwin Myers

ne began work Is worth little to him
Jewels are hard to sell. OF course. the
crook has obtained bit Of money, but
not enough to be worth the risk
yet he has got quite a Bit" re.
turned Ansley thoughtfully. "All the
men have money, naturally; we don't
want to find ourselves bare at some
gay carnival moment! I'd warrant
you've hundred or so In your pocket
right now!"
mot l." rejoined Fell calmly. Zone
ten-dollar bill. Also I left my watch
at home. And I'm not dressed; don't
care to lose my pearl studs"
"EhT' Ansley frowned. what do
you mean7"
joachim took folded paper from his
pocket and handed it to the physician.
Il met Maillard at the bank this
morning. He called me into his office
and handed me this-he had just re-
ceived it In the mail.'
Doctor Ansley opened the folded pa
per; an exclamation broke from him
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1922-08-19

"You Brighten Me, Holy Mani" She
Cried, Gayty. "confess to You, In
deed! Not l."
tended corsage bouquet from the pile
beside her; then, in trembling voice.
forced herself to explain about the IA
vor inside. 49,
Slipping her mask into place Lucie
was gone, not without relief. She
knew very well that within half an
hour Bob Maillard would be Informed
that she had accepted gifts of Jewels
from other men, with all the accompa-
nying Implications and additions that
Imagination could furnish. For, al
though Bob Maillard wanted very
much indeed to marry her, his mother
had no intention of sanctioning such a
union.
"Ncither has Uncle Joseph" she re-
hected, smiling to herself, "and neither
have II So we're all agreed, except
Bob"
"COlumbiner" A hand fell upon her
wrist. "Columbinel Turn and confess
thy sins!"
She had come to the foot Of the
wide, old-fashioned stairway that led
to the floors above, and beside her had
suddenly appeared a franciscan monk,
cowled and gowned In sober brown
from head to foot.
"You frightened me, holy mani" she
cried, gaily. Confess to you, indeed
Not l."
"Never a better chance, butterfly Of
the world. Haste not to the dance,
fair sister-tarry a while and invite
the soul In speech Of import! Having
passed the dragon at the gate, tarry
moment with this man Of VOWS
"Shrive me quickly, them" she said,
laughing.
"Now, without confession7 Would
you have me read your thoughts and
give penanceY'
IF you can do that, holy man, may
confess; so prove it quickly!"
The Franciscan leaned forward. His
voice came low, distinct, clear-cut and
ne spoke In the French which Lucie
understood as another mother-tongue,
as do most of the older families Of
New Orleans.
"See how I read them, mademoi-
se1le! One thought Is Of uneasy sus-
picion; 1t is typif1ed by hard-lipped,
grasping man. One thought is of pro-
found regret; it is typitied by darkly
yelling stream Of oil. One thought"
Suddenly Lucie had shrunk away
from him. "Who-who are you?" she
breathed, with gasp that was almost
of fear. "Who are you, monsieur? r
"a humble brother Of minor orders"
and he bowed. 'sShali not continue
with my reading? The third, mademoi-
selle, Is one of hope; it is typified by
small man who Is dressed all In
gray"
= r.