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Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-12-21

In the Hospital Of Mercy, a
little boy cooed with delight over
wooden soldier, whose stolid
face seemed to wear a victorious
ly satisfied expression, such as
only one who has accomplished
what he set out to do can know.
And who shall say that the SOL
dier, although wooden, had not
accomplished its purposei
The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29
Okley

The Nmas tree was nice and a
short program was enjoyed by
all who were present.
Mrs. Ben Lynch has been On
the sick list.
We want to express our thanks
for the Xmas box Prairie Queen
sent US. We enjoyed one and all
the Logan family.
Jason Beatty will spend his
vacation with his parents at
Kansas City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell were
i'll .Utleyyille shopping Satur-
day.
W. NJ. Gerber and son were at
M. 7. Jones' for a hair Gu,
Saturday.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29

and district superintendent of
the church have approved and
accepted this proportion as their
responsibility for the period end.
ing Watch Night. 1922.
This plan for the Watch Night
service promises three different
blessings
New spiritual achievements in
the church. New members add
ed to the church. New Anan.
cial relief and material victories
for the church.
Ifevery Methodist Episcopal
church Will dedicate this last day
Of the year. including the Watch
Night service, to this great
evangelistic program of it's bish.
ops and pastors. carryieg onl
every feature of the plan, there
is no question that the immedi-
ate iutnre of the ehnrch prom-
ises greater achievements. vic.
tories and blessings than the
Amazing record of the past has
ever known.
W. M. Garner, pastor
The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29
Big Rock

Wanted-Who? You. Where?
Bis Rock. When? Jan. 1st.
What for? Pie supper.
The Big Rock school house
was completed last week. School
began Monday.
Mrs. Ice called on Mrs. Conant
Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. Langley from Two Buttes
moved to the Big Rock neigh
burhood. Two of their children
are attending Big Rock school.
Oscar Branson and family Wis
tied at the Jim Ice home Sun.
day.
j. P. Richard is hauling corn
The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29
Locals

T. W. Weeden was down frem
Two Buttes Saturday.
Register Speckmann and son
R,y were down from Lamar last
week-asslsti ting in moving the
Speckmann safe into the conl-
mis- sion ers' room at the court
house.
For Sale-2 Jack colts and On G
coming g.. From Limestone
herd. Subject to registry.
H. A. Baur,
d7-O Graft, Colo.
49e for Buttarfat and we re.
fund haf the postage and return
the can free Are you getting
all your cream is worth? II not /,
ship to Trinidad Creamery Com =
pany. 1t will pay you well.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29
Hopewell

Most OF the folks around here
had their Christmas dinners on
Sunday.
Emmett Simpson. Jr., ia spend
ing bis holiday vavation out
home.
Mr.. Cummings. formerly of
Liberty. moved into the Will
Davis house for the winter.
Will Davis and Davy Johns
made a trip to Lamar last week,
proving up their additionals.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Coulter of Bus
ter expect to hold an all day
meeting at Hopewell next Sun
lay.
The Rockhills enjoy ed most
delicious dinner with the +. w.
Simpson family Sunday.
The Merry Matrons gave little
Basil Cole, who is quite poorly,
a Xmas shower. Basil seems
much imp o 'ed ard enjoys every
one of his many presents.
--H
E. w. \Limpsou made a husi-
ness trip to Lamar Fri day of
last weekN
The Me Matrons also gave
baby Don Ralph Simpson a
Xmas shod each one putting q
toy of som description on the
! tree for hid III
| Most eve body from this neck
OF the wood enjoyed an excel.
lent progra and tree at Liberty
Saturday nj 1t.
Santa Clad remembered Ear
Denney at the Liberty tree. ASK
Earl aboutlt.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29
The Bray Reunion

The first of the week there
was a gathering of the Bray
family in Springfield to enjoy
Christmas together and with
their mother, OR andma Bray.
Those present from theout-
side were E. E. Alexander of
Lamar, w. H. Bray and Vesta
Bray of Fowler, Colo, the for
mer with his wife and daughter,
Jrc. Bray of Cripple Creek. and
e. S. Scannon of Las Animas,
and Mrs. Will Denney and Mrs.
Lon Denney of Springfield.
John and Vesta Bray and q.
e. Alexander were formerly
citizens of this county, the lat
ter two old time figures in
Springfield, while the Mrs. Den
neys have been here since the
year l in the county's history.
The Democrat-Herald is wish
ing them many returns of their
family reunion.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29
Gold II, the Head

is an acute attack Of Nasul Catarrb.
Those subject to frequent "colds In
the head will find that the use of
HALLS CATARRu MEDICINE will
build UP the System, cleanse the Blood
aud render them less liable to colds,
Repeated attacks of Acute Caturrh
may lead 10 Chronic Catnrrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is
taken internally and acts through tho
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the
System, thus reducing the inHamma-
tion and restoring normal conditions,
All druggists. Circulars free.
L. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo Ohio.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29
Prairie Queen -----

A large crowd out Satur day
night to the Nmas tree. Every
body received treat from the
Sunday school. Surely some Of
these good people will come back
to our Sund day school after they
were treated so nice. Prairie
Queen always treats people nice,
though.
Lee Harris and family took
dinner with Dudley Looms Sun
day.
Orville Jones and family took
dinner with the Robinson fam
lily.
A lot of the young people Of
Prairie Queen enjoyed the pro
gram and treats at Juycoy Sat.
urday night.
Mrs. M. T. Jones is on the sick
LIST again.
The Loyal Workers will NEE,
with Mrs. Syeadman -Wednes
day to quilt.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29

from southeast of Springfield
this week.
Chester Hall returned to school
Monday after several wseks of
absence.
A large crowd attended the
Xmas tree and program at Pilot
Point. All reported a good
time.
The pupils at Big Rock enJos-
ed haa!ug Santa visit them Fri -
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lupton visit ed
school Friday. We are always
glad to have patrons OF the dis
trict visit US.
Don't forget the program and
pie supper at Big Rock New
Years night. Everyone is cor
daily invited.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29
For Sale or Trade

Maxwell Touring car in first
class condition. new tires, new
battery and guaranteed to be in
al iunning order. Cash or real
estate. If you need car see
this one, Your note is good.
Inquire Of the Democrat.Hel =
AID. d6-9
The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29
Dr.. Dowdy

TIE Only Expert Occulist and
Dentist, in southeast Colorado or
that comes to this portion of the
state,
lift glasses correctly where
Opticians and Optometrists fail.
Two thirds of the glasses in use
do not fit the PERSONS eyes.
All diseases of the eyes cured.
Examination free. Glass eyes
inserted.
In Dentistry 1 will duplicate
the finest and best work in the
state. Painless extracting 81. 90
and all prices about one half what
you have been paying. Dr..
Dowdey, University Graduate
Lamar. Colo.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29
North Flats

Dick and Elsie Oxenreider
called at Bickford's last Wed
nesday ,o get some pigs.
Henry Bickford is still drilling
wheat.
Elmer Chatham has been
picking up maize at the Myers
place the past week.
Fred Chatham took in the
sights at the city last Thursday.
Dick Oxenreider let his pigs
get out Wednesday evening and
he caught one at Henson's and
did not find the other one till
Friday.
Mrs. Highly and children and
Mrs. Drake moved to the Floyd
Chenoweth place Friday.
Mary Barlow gave Christmas
tree and entertainment at the
Stalnaker school house Satur-
day night.
The OXeureider, Bickford and
, Henson gave a play-'The Mis-
chievous Negro at the Bray
school house last Friday after.
noon and also gave it at Pilot
Point at the literary Friday
night.
Fred Chatham helped hit
brother Elmer butcher last Fri
day.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29
U. S. Gov. Unders
$500 900 Pieces

New Government Underwear
purchased by US to sell to the
public direct at rs cents each,
Ectual retail value $3.50 each.
All sizes-Shirts 81 TO- 46,~ draw.
ers 8l.to A.. Send correct sizes.
Pay postnan on delivery. or send
money order. If underwear ia
not satisfactory, We will refund
money promptly upon request.
Dept. "a. The Pilgrim Wooden
Co.. 1476 Broadway. New York
n, Y, Cd
The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29
A Few Suggestions

Be CAREFUL with prop names-noticc every
body-Omit ''Mr." when the given name or ini-
tials arc used-spell days Of week in full-cHn
abbse-iatc titles before names. clscwiss spell, in
full Abbrevinte the a;atc oniy when county or
postofiico 10 givcn-"And." not g. Observc
shis utrictly-''A little humor and then s
se!ishcd by the best of men, but leave out the
personal funnies, and all personals that nigh.
displessc-Mail lettors Saturday when possibl
Monday vii, do. Tuesday has chance. Wcdp
day to late. . >-s,...
The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29

For Sal, or Trade-Two Indian
motorcycles with side cars, twin
motor and three speed.
o. N Nagle,
d5-7 EdIer. Colo
The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29
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Thousands of lives have been
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Chiropractic. Investigation may
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Get YOUR HEALTH where 9th.
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The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29
Pilot Point

Some fine weather We are hav.
Ing for this time of year.
]. j. Pulliam and Elmer John
son butchered Wednesday, b. A.
johnson. S. L. Hickcox and D.
NJ. Harris helping.
Billie Swanson, Lee BoIes and
Miss Adams went to Lamar
Wednesday.
The program at the Xmas tree
the 10th was well rendered to q
full house.
j. z. Richard is hauling corn
from the Sand this week.
Arthur Brandingburg and
Billie Swanson were pleasant
callers at the Hinson home Sun.
day.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29

S'49c for butterfat-half the
postage frea-honest test-cor-
rect weights good service when
you ship cream to Trinidad
Creamery Co.
WANrED-15O farmers from
this neighborhood to ship cream
to Trinidad Creamery Co., and
get 40c for your butterfat.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29

Earl about 1t.
! M. E. Church
Services, Sunday, Dec. 81
1000 q, m. Church school
HOO a. IN. Worship. sermon
$50 y. u. Senior League in aud
itorium.
$3.50 p. IN. intermediate Leagu e
in basement.
7:so p. m. Evening services. ser =
mon.
The Universal Watch Night
The last day of 1922 falls on
Sunday. 1t has been yeac of
great blessing to the Methodist
Episcopal church. multitudes
of souls have been born into the
kingdom. The II Will Main.
tain" can paign has brought de-
liverance to our hard pressed.
world wide missionary enter
prises. aud has filed the hearts
of our people with fresh courage
and holy purpose,
The last Sunday Of the year
must bring u to our knees, In
humble thankfalness, with de-
yout conservation to all that is
best aud most serviceable in
the Christian life, and with re-
ncwed purpose t. win our fellow
m en- to God.
This last Sunday of the year
offers priceless opportunities to
every Methodist Episcopal
church in the world.
To pledge its members to new
forms Of service, new ventures
of faith and new endeavors for
the help of men.
To secure u ea decisions, from
young and old, to erter the serv-
ice Of Christ and 10 enlist as
members of dhe chut tch.
To enroll One third of the en-
, tire member ship Of be church
in the ranks Of CnriAian stew
ardship. This last has been
made, by the Council Of Boards
Of Benevolence, the great object
live of the church for the year,
and the method of greatest
q omise for it's fusure world
triumph.
The Council. with the approval
OF the Board Of Bishop, has ask
ed the Methodist Episcopal
church in the United States to
secare, by Dec. 81, 1922, the en- :
ro!lment of at least ona million
of its members as tithing stew
ards. with the hope that this
enrolment will not cease until
every member of the church has
accepted this spiritual standard
of Christian beneficnnce. This
will require an average ENROLL
ment of one third of the NAM
| bersliD of every local church 10
The Democrat-herald., 1922-12-29
This cut illustrates Bur-
nctt's No-Chart method
of examining eyes for
glasses.
GIVE YOUR EMPLOYEES a CHANCE

Most every day hear employ.
ers of labor complain that their
help do not take an interest In
their work. Did you employers
ever stop to think that the reason
that they d. not is because most
of you don't give them any in
centlve to do so? The reason we
principals in the various occupa.
, tions of life bust ourselves work.
ing is because we want the JOY Of
making more money. Take this
incentive away from US and !
think we would be as lazy and in.
dolent as much of the help we
employ is said to be.
Ibelieve that any line of busi-
ness in the city or on the farm
can be systematized in such .
manner that all employees may
receive greater pay for cores
pondingly greater effort. This
scheme when adopted, will create
a definite partnership between
capital and labor, hold the good
will Of the employ yees. and remove
the present vexing antagonism
between capital and labor.
The reason l make your glasses
so satisfactory is that you will
boost me to your friends and
make my business greater aud
greater success.
E. F. Burnett. Optometrist,
Box 157, Pueblo. Colo,
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-03-31

ne accepueo this In the ordinary course
of business, without suspicioning it's
purpose, but later learned how the
money was being expended. The mo-
ment he became doubtful, Mr. Krantz
absolutely severed all connections
with these plotters and their schemes.
While this was thoroughly understood
officially, in Washington, where he re-
ported his suspicion, certain circles,
engaged in underhand work, still be-
lieved he could be used for their pur-
pOses."
Yet he accepted the trust?"
In way, yes; but with perfectly
loyal intent. AS soon as word Sc
cretly reached him that he was to
be thus used, he laid the full facts
before the officials Of this bank. 1
was present as his secretary, and
learned then for the first time what
l have already told you. They ad-
vised that he make the plot known
Immediately to the authorities at
Washington. He was directed to ac-
cept the order, and thus, through
seeming cooperation, learn the details
connected with it. There was delay; for
some reason Alva was not quite ready
to go ahead, and refused to draw the
money. Proof of conspiracy was lack
ing until this was consummated Mr..
KrantZ, being afraid that he would
be followed if he went again to Wash
ington, delegated ne to go, as l was
entirely unknown. The Secret Serv.
ice there outlined a plan designed to
hurry matters. | was to be sent di-
rect to these men-Alva, in particular
with positive instructions from the
higher powers in Washington to draw
the money and get busy. AS l speak
Spanish easily, and took the name
of a well-known female revolution
list now in this country, but unknown
even to Alva, the task did not seem
a specially dangerous one"
She passed for a moment, her mind
gathering up the odds and ends OF
narrative.
1T is not necessary that l go fur
ther into detail. met Captain Alva
as planned, and was taken to the
place where his gang gathered. Krantz
was thege with the money, and my
message compelled the Chilean to ac-
cept, and receipt for it. Government
agents were stationed in Jersey City
to intercept him on his way back to
AZ
to fall into their hands; before he
had driven four blocks he was muir
dered and robbed. The rest of the
story you already know"
"The money was actually in that
valise, then"
'Some money was, but not all. We
were afraid it might be opened be-
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-03-31

mus terroriZe him into revealing the
truth. decided that If the girl did
not call me by phone before noon the
next day I would certainly exhaust
every effort to find her. She would
assuredly learn by that time what
had occurred, but, whether she so
desired or not, l was not willing to
let her drop out Of my life. I would
learn, at least, whatever Adolph
Krantz knew about her.
The hours dragged away bringing
no message, the silence merely
strengthening my resolution and in
creasing my interest. After lonely
lunch, in which her face seemed ever
before me, took a taxi and drove
direct to the bank. l crossed the mar
ble-foored lobby and approached a
desk rather doubtfully. A middle
aged man glanced up from his work,
and listened quietly to my question,
examining my card attentively.
"Ah, yes, United States consular
service-I see. / regret to say that
Mr.. Adolph Krantz is not in the bank
today. In fact he Is out of town,
possibly for a week. Yes, he left
rather suddenly for Washington. Per-
haps you might talk with his secre-
tary."
1 hesitated, yet almost as quickly
decided to see what might develop.
II will if you please, for just a
moment"
"Very good, sir. The third door
down that corridor to the left. You
will find it ajar, think; walk right
in"
l proceeded as he directed, the glass
partitions of the bank on one side, the
other divided into small private Of
fees, the equipment plainly handsome.
The third door stood partly open, CIV
ing me a glimpse within before
ventured to enter. The place had far
more the appearance Of a private IL
fee. A woman was bending over the
further desk, busted at some work.
With heart beating somewhat faster
I ventured to open the door sufficient
ly wide to enter.
There was no one else present, but
her head instantly lifted, and she rose
to her feet, with a quick smile, and
outstretched hand, coming directly to-
ward me.
"Mr Philip Severn, at last" she ex-
claimed pleasantly. "My faith is re-
warded."
"Your faith," / echoed, rallying from
my surprise at this greeting. 'Then
you were expecting meY
II have never felt very serious
doubt. Does that sound odd? Let
me close the door, and then we will
sit down and talk. I am never dis
turbed when the door is shut. Here
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-03-31

is the best place. Yes, Mr. Severn,
was certain curiosity would cause
you to seek me, even If there was
no other motive. 1 did not phone,
so you came here"
II had but two choices-to seek in
formation either through Adolph
Krantz or Sarah Waldron. I chose
to try Krantz first"
"And you really had no suspicion
/ was to be found hereW
"None whatever. Why should I?
Not even yet do 1 know whom I am
speaking with"
"Oh, yes, you do-Marie Gessler,
revolutionist, messenger to the Chilean
junta." She laughed, her eyes spark
ling. "Does not that satisfy"
Far from it; I believe l am en-
titled to even more"
"Indeed you are. / have the honor
Of being also private secretary to Mr..
Adolph Krantz Now, what next?"
"Well, when he writes you a check,
what name does he make it payable
to?"
"Let me see; did you ever know any
one called Tom Longdale?"
did I! Why, great Scott you can
not mean that you are actually Helen ?
1t is not possible"
"Oh, yes, it is; little girls grow up,
you know. And now if you will be
very good and quiet I am going to
tell you just how it all happened.
What led me to become a desperate
cOnspirator, and-well, yes-a famous
detective. Are you all ready for my
confession?"
She rested her hand on mine, and
permitted my fingers to close over it,
In spirit of frank good fellowship.
"Then listen; it may make you
shudder in some Of it's blood -curdling
details, and possibly you may con-
slider my actions very unwomanly.
Now just be quiet until / finish"
Her eyes met mine earnestly, but
felt could perceive certain plead
ing in her depths.
II am Tom Longdale's sister Helen.
AS you doubtless know, financially
there is no necessity for my seeking
employment. Indeed l did not seek
1t, but was induced to accept this po-
sition at the request of Mr.. Krantz,
who has been lifelong friend of my
fathers. l enjoy the work, however
and have been here now nearly three
years. Adolph Krantz is a most low
able man. and I am devoted to his
service He is an Austrian by birth,
and has found it more or less difficult
to get away from that influence. Much
money from Europe passes through
his hands in financing various schemes,
and among others this revolutionary
fund was intrusted to him. At first
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-03-31
CHAPTER XIV.
The Private Secretary.

told my story to the captain much
more in detail, and Breckenridge being
found, stood sponsor for my identity,
so that was not detained. The next
morning testified before the corOner's
jury over the crushed body Of Wine,
and later appeared in the room of the
grand jury which indicted Waldron.
On both these occasions told enough
to make matters reasonably clear, yet
carefully avoided any direct mention
Of Miss Gessler. No doubt her name
would be brought into the case later,
be introduced through any indiscre-
tiOn on my part. KrantZ's name was
used, but only indirectly, and the i'm
preston was left upon me that IN
fiuence was being brought to bear to
shield the banker from any direct
connection with the crime.
l knew that when the time came
for trial l could scarcely hope to
escape thus easily. Under cross-ex-
animation by the defendants attorney,
lIc WLOlc dudli WOulu NC pAoUCu I"
the very bottom, and l should be
compelled to disclose every bit of In
formation l possessed. In the mean
while / must discover the girl, and
learn from her own lips, if possible,
just how deeply she was involved.
Then, and then only, could 1 decide
upon my own future course. But how
was l to locate her? l had nothing
to guide me in the search. There
were only two people to whom l could
turn for even a uggestion-Krantz
the banker, and Sarah Waldron. l
doubted if either would reveal the
truth, but I could use the threat Of
exposure against KrantZ, and might
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-03-31

came there can only be determined
through a confession by her husband"
Eer eyes lifted again to mine, ques-
tioningly, and bit anxious.
WAS my course right or wrong,
Philip Severn?"
Undoubtedly right, although l i'm
agine few girls would have had the
courage"
"You believe in me still? In the
woman?"
My handclasp tightened, and her
eyed dropped before the message she
must have instantly read in mine.
"This has been a test of us both
which we will never regret" l an
swered soberly, "for it has brought
faith, hope, love; is this not true?"
She did not move, or glance up,
but I caught the whispered response
Of her lips.
, (THE END0
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-03-31

fore an arrest could. be made. Each
package had real money on the out
side altogether the amount did not
exceed fifteen hundred dollars, and
these bills were all marked"
"But you suspected Wine? l know
Of your call at his Office"
Il wondered if you did. Were you
there then?'
"Yes, followed you in"
II wish 1 had known; l would have
ventured more than I dared to alone.
suspected-yes but that was all.
possessed no facts, but l frightened
him so when l exhibited that hat-pin
I felt absolutely convinced that he
was guilty"
"You had no reason to believe he
possessed such q weapon"
"None whatever; L merely took
chance. I think now the pin used be-
longed to Sarah Waldron, but how it
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-03-31

Copyright, by Randall Parrish
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-03-31
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