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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-09
CHAPTER ll-Continued.

"Only what my father cleft him,
which was considerable sum, and a
limited interest in the business. He
was very much dissatisfied with his
share. Before I was born he had con-
fidently expected to inherit every
thing"
"The estate then Is not settled?"
''Not until am twenty-five; within
a few days now"
"And your mother?"
"She died at my BIRTH"
West leaned forward eagerly. ut
is the estate then that troubles your"
he asked swiftly. ''You imagine it
has wasted?"
"No, not at all. They tell me it has
increased in value. Percival Coolidge
is good business man, but something
strange is going on behind the scenes.
seem to be fighting against ghost"
"a ghost !"
"Yes; now don't laugh at me! Do
you suppose 1 would ever have done
anything as reckless as advertising for
help If / had not been actually des-
perate? Can you imagine a respect
able girl performing so ridiculous an
act, as putting her whole trust in a
stranger, inviting him to her home, in
Producing him as her promised hus-
band to her relatives and friends?
Why, it almost proves me crazed, and,
in q measure, l think I must be. But
1t is because have exhausted all or
binary methods. / do not seem to be
opposing anything of flesh and blood !;
1 am fighting against shadows. l cam
not even explain my predicament to
another"
''You must try" he insisted firmly,
affected by her evident distress. II
must be told everything If am to be
of any value. A half way confidence
can accomplish nothing"
''But 1t sounds so foolish; am be-
ing haunted! l know that, yet that
is all do know"
Haunted, In what way?"
81 do not even know that; but by a
woman, I think-a woman who must
strangely resemble me. She pretends
to be me-to my friends, to my SER
wants, at my bank. / never see the
creature, but I hear of her from 9TH
ers. She has actually drawn checks in
my name, initiating my signature, and
having them cashed by clerks who
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-09

HIS is a story of last
Christmas day: and / will
tell you tight away that it
ended happily. But it be-
gins sadly. 1t was Christ
mas day up at the North
mole. and as uSnal ON the
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-09
pert eptible sneer. mo doubt this was
a matter of deep interest to you"

perteptible sneer. mo doubt this was
a matter of deep interest to you"
"Of some interest, confess" &C
knowledged West, controlling his tenn
per. Although my information has
not come from inquiry. Miss Natalie
was kind enough to talk to me about
her affairs, presupposing my interest
in them. My family is far from pow
erty stricken, and have very good
profession. 1t Is quite right you should
know this
"What profession, may asks"
"Civil engineer
"But not established, / imagine?
81 had very good connections before
the war. Since returning from France,
have made no effort to renew these,
or seek others. /, of course, expect
to do so later and shall be in no way
dependent upon Miss Coolidge's for
tune"
although quite willing to share it,
presume?"
81 think you have insinuated that
aroused by the insolent words AMI
manner of the other. Perhaps It
may be well for us to have a plain
understanding without further delay,
Mr.. Percival Coolidge. AS I under
stand matters, you are her guardian
under the special provisions of your
brothers will?"
'You are perfectly right, sir, and I
should have been consulted previous
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-09
Choosing the Holly.

Superstitious people assert that one
should be careful about the choice OF
the molly. for the decorations. Part
should be smooth and part prickly-
Then providing both kinds are car
ried into the house at the same time.
all will be well. But should the prick
ly variety be taken In first, then the
husband will rule the household dur
ing the coming year; If the smooth
is brought In frs the wife will be
top dog"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-09

know me well. I am constantly re-
ported as being seen at restaurants
and hotels where l have not been. and
With parties I do not know. This has
been going on for month now. l
have endeavored to discuss the situa-
tion with a few people. but they only
laugh at the strange idea. No one will
listen to me seriously"
"And you conceived the thought that
perhaps total stranger might prove
more sympathetic"
ayes" she admitted, IF he was
voung and adventurous: provided
interested him at ell. 1t would seem
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-09

pole, and as usual on the
day before Christmas, st. Nicholas
had been hurried and rather grumpy.
thought to herself that he was just
IA bit grumpier than she had ever
known him. And at suppertime she
found that she was right
He came into the kitchen, closing
his workshop door with a bang, and
sat down will. all the little Nicholases
to his porridge.
"Well, I've said it BEFORE" he
| .Srowled, "but this time mean it. The
children down there in the world will
get nothing from my pack this night.
It's time they were taught lesson"
All the little Nicholases gasped, but
Mother Nicholas only asked calmly !:
"Why, what ~ the matter now, IA
Their? After you've been working for
them the whole year, you wouldn't
go and disappoint the poor dears
would yOu?
"Yes, / would" declared ST. Mich
olas, swallowing his porridge in great
gulps, and pretending that he was not
a saint at ALL Half of them go around
saying that there isn't any st. Nicho-
las, poking fun at me, and laughing
in their sleeves. And the other half
think it makes no difference whether
they are good children or not, I'll fill
their stockings just the same. It's a
thankless job, I tell you. And I'm
too old a man for it. Sop
Come" said Mother Nicholas, sooth-
ingly, "here is plate of griddle cakes.
When, you have eaten you will see
things differently"
"No, when l have eaten / shall go
to bed. That's where an old fellow
like NJ, belongs, an old fellow who
childrxn dos't believe in"
MIher sew that he was determined,
and chat there was nothing to do for
it, since g1- ddle cakes wouldn't help.
So she put her finger to her lips to
motion the children silent, and went
on quietly about her work. And when
st. Nicholas had finished his supper,
he did roll away to bed, only telling
the little Nicholases to be sure to hang
their stockings, for they had been good
children all the year and still believed
In him
The minute the door closed behind
him tie little Nicholases burst into
excited chatter. ooh, what a pity
Those poor children! Surely there
must oe some good ones! Oh dear,
what fur will Christmas be to us if
all the children in the world down
there are unhappy"
"N hat indeed!" Mother Nicholas
shook her head and looked often at
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-09
"PLAY 1T ouT!"

SYNOPSIS.-Answe an adver-
tisement calling for a young man
willing to engage in service of dan
ger. Matthew West, ex-service man
just returned from France, where
he had been captain of engineers,
meets Natalie Coolidge, writer Of
the advertisement, and without be-
ing instructed as to his probable
duties. is engaged by her, and that
same evening introduced to her
friends as her fiance. That night,
in the Coolidge home, West is star
tied by the appearance in his room
of young woman, whom he takes
to be Natalie, but who escapes be-
fore he can be sure.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-09
chrlst-nas Spirit Noeard.

None Of ms ce7 1--we zoo Tlsh II
the Christmas spirit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15

Showing Winsome Group Of Sleeves
That Are Prominent In Some Of the
Newer Frocks. These Sleeves Range
From the Chiffon RuffIes to the Flat
Strips Of Brocade Material.
a black satin dress quite handsomely
trimmed with some of this lingerie
trimming that the seasons thin and
organdie dresses have made popular.
And, invariably along with the long.
low collars and the flouncy frills about
the threats, there go wide cuffs or
sleeve ends to carry out the complete
idea.
There is the frilled and plated or
candle cuff arranged In three stir
tiers and held snugly around the wrist
with a black velvet ribbon band and
cut steel buckle. This Is a sparkling
cuff trimming, If you please, but 1t is
only illustrative of the lengths to
which the designers are going in their
effort to supply touch of daintiness
to some of the newer black frocks.
Then there is a circular cuff, faring
back and away from the hand, being
confined by only the simplest and mar
rowest sort of band, closely held
about the wrist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
CHAPTER x.

The voice was strange to Gramont
yet he had a vague recollection Of
having at some time heard it before
It was jaunty and impudent voice.
very self-assured-yet 1t bore a
startled and uneasy note, as though
the speaker had just come unaware
upon the man whom he addressed
''Howdy, sheriffr it said. Didn't
see you In there-what you doin' so
far away from Houma, eh?"
"Why, I've been looking over the
place around here" responded an
other voice, which was, dry and grim.
Il know you. Ben Chacherre, and
think I'll take you along with me- Just
come from New Orleans. did you?"
"Me? Take met" The voice Of
Chacherre shrilled up suddenly In
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15

up and apparently deserted. Nearer
at hand, however, he saw other build
ings, and these drew his attention. He
heard the throbbing pound of motor
at work, and as there was no power
line along here, the place evidently
had its own electrical plant. He
scrutinized the scene before him APP
praisingly.
There were two large buildings
here. One seemed to be large barn,
closed, the other was long, low
shed which was too large to be
garage. The door Of this was OPEN
and before the opening Gramont saw
three men standing in talk; he recog-
nized none Of them. Two of the talk
ers were clad In greasy overalls. and
the third figure showed the flash Of a
collar The sheriff, Ben Chacherre,
and some other man, thought Ora
mont. He would not have known Cha
cherre had he encountered him face
to face. To him. the man was a name
only.
uc LuCntAOu u LILO OWA AldAuC ny
Chacherre impelled him to go forward
and demand some explanation. Then
1t occurred to him that perhaps he
had made a mistake; it would have
been very easy. for he was not certain
that Chacherre had referred to him.
There could be other Gramonts, or
other men whose name would have
much the same sound in a Creole
mouth.
I'D better attend to my own bust
ness" thought Gramont, and turned
away. He noticed that the motor had
ceased it's work. ''Wonder what rich
chap can be down here at his summer
cottage this time of year? May be
only a caretaker. though. I'd better
give all my attention to this oil, and
let other things alone"
He retraced his steps to the bayou
bank and turned back toward the
house. AS he did so, Hammond ap-
peared coming toward him. knife in
hand.
"I'm going 10 cut me pole and land
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
Gaudy Sleeves
in New Styles

One Of the first notes from the Paris
opening says: "No great change Is
shown, except that sleeves are more
gorgeous than ever and more varied"
Well. that is just as we would have
It, asserts a fashion writer In the New
York Times.
We have grown accustomed to pet
ting and pampering our sleeves as
though they were the favorite twins
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BY H. BEDFORD-JONES
cspyrisht b DOuhIeaay. PAGE . e..

alarm. Look here, sheriff, it wasn't
me done It'll 1t was Gramont-"
There came silence. Not sound
broke the stiffness Of the late after
noon.
Gramort, listening, lay bewildered
and GREATNESS. Ben Chacherfe come
here? Gramont knew nothing Of any
tie between joachim 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 Houma had been looking over? And
what was 1t that he, Gramont, was
supposed to have done?
Confused and wondering, Gramont
waited. And. as he waited, he caught
a soft sound from the, marshy
ground beside nina faint s'plop" as
though some object had fallen close
by on the wet grass. At the moment
he paid no heed to this sound, for
again the uncanny silence had fallen.
Listening, Gramont fancied that he
caught slow. stealthy footsteps amid
the underground, but derided the
fancy as sheer Imagination. His brain
was busy with this new problem.
Houma. he knew, was the seat Of the
parish or county. This Ben Chacherre
appeared to have suddenly and unex-
pectedly encountered the sheriff, to
his obvious alarm, and the sheriff had
for some reason decided to arrest
him; so much was clear.
Chacherre had nothing to do with
the "place'-did that mean the adja-
cent property. or the Ledanois farm?
In his puzzled bewilderment over this
imbroglio Gramont for the moment
quite forgot the trickle Of oil at his
feet.
But now the deep silence became
unnatural and sinister. What had
happened? Surely, Ben Chacherre
had not been arrested and taken away
in such silence! Why had the voices
SO abruptly ceased? Vaguely uneasy,
startled by the prolongation Of that
intense stiffness. Gramont rose to his
feet and peered among the trees.
The two speakers seemed to have
departed: he could descry nobody In
sight. A step to one side gave Ora
mont view Of the land adjoining the
Ledanois place. This was cleared Of
all brush. and under some immense
oaks to the far left he had a glimpse
of a large summer cottage, boarded
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
BROKEN 1A1EiINE PARTS

Jewel Father Of Gold Standard.
The evolution Of the Jewel was re-
sponsible for another and highly Inn
portant customon which has be-
come a vital and seemingly ineradicable
feature Of our present-day civilization.
1t was the adoption Of gold as the
standard medium Of exchange. Gold
not only filled the bill. but was con-
.veniently carried, especially since the
invention Of the serpent ring and
bangle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
difference In Sexes.

{ One thing that still differentiates the
sexes slightly, for all the earnest eff
forts to make them just exactly alike
In every way, shape and form, is the
way middle-aged wife considers 1t
q treat to go out for dinner while q
middle-aged husband considers it a
treat to stay home for it.-Ohio State
Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15

nus maze cap over the toy u Lu0
arm, or, rather, the shoulder, and has
used for this two-inch woven ribbon
placed In series Of strips. Still an
other sleeve Of ribbon--this for more
dressy sort of frock--has strips OF
picot-edged ribbon In narrow width.
extending from the elbow away Into
the world In careless lengths. Ingenu-
ity goes a long way In the using OF
ribbon for the beautifying Of sleeves.
And it is possible for anyone to design
dress that will make use Of some
valued bit Of ribbon to the glorihcation
Of the whole gown. These old-fash-
Toned ideas are coming into general
usage again, especially with relation
to sleeves, for with che evident neces-
sity for making the sleeve pic
turesQue quantity, all sorts OF modes
and manners must be employed in or
der to lift the modern sleeve out OF
the class Of the usual.
RuffIes Of Soft Chiffon.
( Another sleeve is made Of series
Of ruffles Of soft chiffon. 1t is youth
full sleeve and one that, doubtless, will
find great favor among the younger
girls still wanting to look their fluff
fest selves. At any rate, 1t is sleeve
that any mother will love to design for
her daughters party frock. It carries
with it so much Of charm and grace.
And 1t Is evident that, with sleeve Of
this fluffy character, not great deal
in the way Of other trimming Is need
ed. There might be few ruffles to
match on the skirt, but more attrac.
tive idea would be to keep the frock
very straight and plain and full. with
the low hanging bertha, and the CIR
die Of brightly colored ribbon roses.
Then let the ruffles on the sleeves In
their graduated widths count for
everything all by themselves. They
will be much more effective that way
and will have chance, without inter.
ruption Of design, to display the really
lovely lines which they establish for
the whole costume.
An interesting sleeve finish is sug-
gested for dinner dress. The dress
itself is one of those draped affairs
with the lines Of the fabric made
gracefully to follow those Of the figure
itself. Then shaped piece of silver
and gold brocade Is arranged for a
lew-cut collar and over the arm Is
hung strip Of the same trimming to
make the armhole decoration. By this
little trick, that sometimes ugly line
of the sleeveless gown Is done away
with altogether and the arm Is still
left to shine in uninterrupted splendor.
There are any number Of adaptations
Of this idea to be seen on the newer
gowns, and while the combination Of
black satin with sparkling silver trim
ming Is one that has found much IA
vor, there are other color combina-
lions which can be worked out most
successfully In this way.
Among the Handsorner Gowns.
White organdie and cream batiste,
combined with lace, have suddenly be-
come very popular among the hand,
somer gowns for late summer wear.
This may be an indication, too, that
a style Of this sort will carry over into
winter. But on the street and In all
the smart lunching places these days
one is very apt to see black crepe or
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
aPotentiaI Energy"

!, Potential energy Is that which exists
by virtue Of position as opposed to
motion; that is, nonactive energy.
Water stored In an elevated reservoir
represents potential energy, as Its lib.
Grafton to lower level may be uti.
lized to effect work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
sennacherib,e viii.

One OF the earliest will-makers
known to history was the great King
Eennacherib. He lived and reigned
between TOP and $50 B. c., and in his
will, which was written upon tablet
Of clay, and which was found In the
ruins Of the royal palace, he gives his
sons certain stores Of precious
things" at that time deposited in the
temple Of Nebo.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
Cure for Unhappiness.

I will walk abroad; old griefs shah
be forgotten today for the air Is cool
and still, and the hills are high and
stretch away to heaven; and with the
dew can wash the fever from my
forehead; and then I shall be unhappy
no longer.-De Quincy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
The Lone Beard.

A Nebraska man is proud because
his whiskers are so long he can step
on them. How does he keep Joy riders
from running over them?-Detroit
Free Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
Get Habit Of Thinking.

/ Thinkl Nothing can be gained by
senseless argument and hasty conciu-
sions The unthinking class Of peo-
pie Is too large now. 1t includes those
who do not know, and therefore can
not think; and also those who do
know, but do not think.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
Daily Thouoht.

To be seventy years young is some
times far more cheerful and hopeful
than to be forty years old.-Oliver
Wendell Holmes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
Defining Papa,s status.

Little Mary James father had just
refused her request for nickel. Turn
ing to her mother. she exclaimed:
Mamma. you are the nearest relative
rye got, but papa Is the closest"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
chance for a rwo.tiour Nap.

English theater notice - Patrons
should be In their seats before the rise
Of the curtain, as the interest of the
play commences with the epilogue."-
Boston Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
Testimony Of Debt to Mother.

A New York builder. who says he
owes everything he has to the teach.
ings of his mother, has dedicated
block of houses to her memory. A
shield suitably inscribed has been at
tached to the cornice.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
Women and state CAPITALS.

Augusta. Maine, one Of the four
state capitals bearing the names Of
women, was named in honor of the
daughter of Gen. Henry Dearborn.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
Seek KNOWLEDGE.

To hear always, to think always, to
learn always, 1t is thus we live truly.
He who aspires to nothing. who learns
nothing. is not worthy Of living
Helps.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
Qualities Proper for Judges.

Judges ought to be more learned
than witty, more reverent than plausi-
BILE, more advised than confident.
Above all things, integrityis their por-
ton and proper virtue.-Erancis Ba.
con.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
Don't Fill II.

A hot-water bottle should never be
really filed. If 1t is to be put in a
bed to warm 1t have 1t only about
three-quarters full.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15

Goldfish Breeding Italian Industry.
Goldfish numbering 100000 are i'm
ported into England every year. most
of them coming from Italy, where the
breeding Is a big industry.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
indictment Of tevItv.

Levity is prettiness in child. a
disgraceful defect in man, and mon
strous folly in old age.-La Roche.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15

Forty-six miles Of shelving are re-
quired for the collection of 100000
books in the British museum.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
Ages Of washInston's Official Advisers.

Ages OF Washlngton's Onlciai ADVISERS.
The average age of President Wash
ington's cabinet was less than forty
years. Hamilton was thirty-two, JEFF
ferson forty-six. Randolph thirty. Gen.
2eral Knox thirty-nihe. and Samuel Os-
good forty-one.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-09-15
EnoIlsh civ on the Move.

epS'Sb O'~S W @'s~ "SN~s
Greenwich, London, is said to have
'drifted" half mile towards the
snuator In eighteen years.
The evening world., 1922-03-11
HYLAN WINS RIGHT
TO RUN BUS LINES
ANYWHERE IN CITY
Executive Power Should Not
Be Interfered With, Rules
Appellate Division.

The Appellate Division Of the Su-
preme Court in Brooklyn to-day re-
versed a decision made recently by
Supreme Court Justice James -.
Cropscy in Brooklyn granting an or
der of mandamus compelling Mayor
Hylan 10 stop the operation of a bus
line in Belle Harbor, Neponsit and
Far Rockaway. This order had been
obtained | John c. Judge Of Belle
Harbor, who contended that the buses
were unnecessary and nuisance.
In brief memorandum written
by Presiding Justice Abel f.. Black
mar the Appellate Division said;
"The court should not, unless
required by the eNigency OF pub
lio safety or other compelling
consideration, interfere with the
details Of the exercise Of eNeou-
tive power by the Mayor Of the
City of New York. The order 10
reversed in the exercise Of the
discretion OF this court"
The bus line complained of was
operated through the sections named.
1t started at Beach ll6th Street and
to ROckaway Point. The
buses were operated under a sight
seeing franchise.