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perry strip of rock they swayed 10
and fro, murderously interlocked,
their heavy boots splashing, bat
Ting with limb and body.
Twice Salzar forced Smith outward
over the sink, trying to end it, but
could not free himself.
Once, too, he managed to get at a
hidden knife, drag it out and stab
at head and throat; but Smith caught
the fist that welded it, forced back
the arm, held it while Salzar
screamed at him, lunging at his face
with barred teeth.
Suddenly the end came: Salzar's
body heaved upward, sprawled for
an instant in the dazzling glare,
hurtled over Smiths head and fell
into the sink with a crashing splash
Frantically he thrashed there,
scattering and Laundering in dark
ness. He made no cutlery. Probably
he had landed head first.
In a moment only a vague heaving
came from the unseen ooze.
Smith, exhausted, drenched with
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You tell-a heem Nick Salzar is no
damn fool. No! Adds, my frien'
Abrams. l beat it. | save my skin!'
"Salzar" Smith called sharply.
The man halted and looked around.
Come backr
Salzar hesitated, turned finally,
slouched toward him.
Smith laid aside his pack and rifle,
and, as Salzar came up, he quietly
took his weapon from him and laid
it beside his own.
"What-a da matte" demanded Sal
Ear, astonished. why you taxa my
gum"
Smith measured Inn. They were
well matched.
Set your torch in that CROTCH"
he said.
Salzar, puzzled and inpatient, de-
manded to know why. Smith took
both torches, set them opposite each
ether and drew Salzar into the white
glare,
Now" he said, you dirty des-
perado, l am going to try to kill
you clean. Look out for yourselfw
For a second Salzar stood rooted
in blank establishment.
I'm one of CIinch's men," said
Smith, but l can't stick knife in
your back, at that! Now, take care
of yourself if you can"
His voice died in his throat; Sal
Ear was on him, clawing, biting,
kicking, striving to strangle him, to
wrestle him off his feet. Smith
reeled, staggering under the sheer
rush Of the man, almost blinded by
blows, clutched, bewiIdered in Sal
Ears panther grip.
Il keel you! | keel you! Damn!
Damn" painted Salzar, in conclusive
fury as Smith freed his left arm and
struck him in the face.
Now, on the narrow, wet and slip
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BEGIN HERE TODAY

Twice had the beautiful Eve Stra-
.or becn near death that day, twice
iod sic barely escaped with her life
fro @he hands of men who fought
,rlJglind frenzy in the Adirondack
woods to gain possession of the gem
- priccIess worth, the Flaming
lowell which her rough and law
Iroaking step father, Mike Clinch,
,oadIv boarded as the means of giving
her the education of a lady" First
stoIcn from the refugee Countess Of
Esthonia by Quintana, the great ir-
+srraticnaI thief, and then stolen
from Quintana by Clirch, the je vel
! 4 reached America ana Was now
nndcr Ev,s' pillow as She recovered
from her treatment at the hands of
orintana and the murderer, Lcvcrett.
Clinch was now in the woods, savage
" intent on wiping out Quintana's
Gang. and with him was James Oar
rab, known as Hal Smith, who, I'M
known to Clinch, had sworn to re-
store the jewel to the beggarcd
countess. Guarding Eve was Trooper
Stormont. the man she suddenly real
lied she loved.
Go On With the Story
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There was a dreadful stiffness in
the woods. Finally came a slight
series of splashes; the crunch of
heavy boots on rock.
For why you coma here, eh?"
demanded Salzar, in a less aggres-
sive manner. "What-a da matt =,
ch?"
WELL" said Smith, eff you've got
to know, there are people from Es-
thonia in New York If you I'M
dcrstand that"
Christi! When do they arrive?'"
"A week ago. Sard's place is in
the hands of the police. l couldn't
stop them. They've got his safe
ard al his papers. City, state and
federal officers are looking for him.
The Constabularly rode into Ghost
Lake yesterday. Now, don't you
think you'd better lead me to Sard?"
"Christiw eXclaimer Salzar. ''Sard
he is a mile ahead with the others.
Damn! Damn! Me, how should l
know what is to be done? Me, |
have my orders from Quintana
What | do, Ell? Christi! What to
Go: What you say | should do, Ell,
Abrams"
A new fear had succeeded the old
one--that was evidcnt-and SaIzar
cane forward into the light of his
own fixed torch-a- well-knit figure
III SLOUGH hat, gray shirt, and gray
breeches, and wearing a red bandan-
ma over the lower part of his face,
He carried a heavy rifle.
Smith said slowly: IF Quintana
is marching on Clinch's' he's march
ing into trap!'
Salzar blanchcd above his bandan-
| ma.
"The State Troopers are there, :
said Smith. They'll get him sure. >
Christi" faltcred Salzar, "-ther
they are gobble-Quintana, Sard
everybody! Si?"
He glarcd at Smith, started tt
move, came back and took his torch
made violent gesture with it which
drenchcd the woods with goblin light
you stop-a Qunitana, maybe
You tell-a heem he is the bigg-a fool
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sweat, leaned against a tamarack,
slckencd.
After all sound had ceased he
Strengthened up with an effort.
Presently he bent and recovered Sal
zar's red bandanna and his hat,
lifted his own rifle and pack and
struggled into the harness. Then,
kicking Salzar's rifle overheard, he
unlastened both torches, pockcted
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= JEWELS
Mkaa~-I ROBERT W CHAMBERS @+A
NV c1OQQ GEORGE Il DORIAN coMpANEY

to Star Pond-because if Quintana
hal been told or had discovered that
circuitOus way out of Drowned Val
ley, he might go straight to CIinch's
Dump And, supposing Stor-
mant was there, how long could
one State Trooper stand off Quin-
tfna's gang?
No sooner had Clinch and his mot
ley followers disappeared in the dusk
than Smith unslung his basket-pack,
fished out a big electric torch,
flashed it tentatively, and then, re-
singing the pack and taking his
rife in his left hand, he set off at
an easy swinging stride.
For long while he did not dare
to use his torch; but now he was
obliged to.
He shined the ground at his feet,
elevated the torch with infinite pre-
caution, throwing a fan-shaped light
over the stretch of sink he. had sus-
pccted and feared. 1t fanked the
flat, wet path of rock on either side.
Here Death spread its Shiny trap
at his very feet.
Then, as he stood taking his bear
ings with burning torch, far ahead
in the darkness a light flashed, went
out, flashed twice more, and was ex-
tinguishcd.
Quintana!
Smiths wits were working like
lightning, but instinct guided him
before hs brain took command. He
leveled his torch and repeated the
three signal ashes. Then, in dark
ness, he came to swift conclusion.
He continued to move forward.
After little while mis- eGr caught l
slight splash ahead. Suddenly a
glare of light enveloped him.
els il you, Harry Beck?"
Instinct led again while wits
worke madIy: Harry Beck is two
miles back on guard. Where is
Sard?"
The silence Became terrible. Once
the glazing light in front moved,
then became fixed. There was a
light splashiNg. Instantly Smith
realized that The man in front had
set his torch III a tree-crotch and
was now covCing somewhere be-
hind (; levelleG weapon. His voice
came presently:
He! Drap-a that-a, gun damn
luich"
Smith bent, leisurely, and laid his
rifle on messy rock.
"Now! You there! Why you want
SarG! Eh?"
I'll tell Sard, not you," retorted
Smith coolly. "You listen to me,
whoever you are. Pm from Sard's
office in New York. Pm Abrams.
The police are on their way here to
find Quintana."
A movement might have meant
death, but he calmly rummaged for
a cigarette, lighted it, blew a cloud
lnsolently toward the white glare
ahead. Then he took another chance:
Il guess you're Nick Salzar, aren't
you?"
Isl! l am Salzar. Who the dew
are your"
I'm Eddie Abrams, Sard's lawyer.
My business is to find my client. If
you stop me you'll go to prison
the whole gang of you-Sard, Quin-
tana, Picquet, Sanchez, Georgiades
and Harry Bcck-and your
After a dead silence: 'Maybe
you'll go to the chair, tooW
1t was the third chance he took.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-23
'olitical Announcements
FOR MAYOR

At the earnest solicitation of MANY
friends, I hereby announce myself a
candidate for Mayor of Americas,
subject to the Democratic
primary, to be held on the 8th day
OF November, 1922; and will great
July appreciate your influence and
support. Respectfully,
(. LIN BELL.
Americas, Ga, Oct. 10, 1922.
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REGISTRATION NOTICE.

Registration books for the City
Primary to be held Nov. 8th, 1922,
for the election of Mayor and Four
Aldermen, open from date until Nov.
4th, 1922.
All persons over 81 years of age
and who have paid all taxes due (but
not including 1929 are entitled to
register. E. j. ELDRIDGE,
Nov. 4 Clerk and Treasurer.
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EXCURSION FARES TO
AUGUSTA AND RETURN

Via Central of Georgia, account
Augusta Jubilee Week, October
25-27, 1922.
Fare and one half for round trip.
Tickets on sale October "a to Oc-
tober &c, inclusive, and for trains
scheduled to arrive Augusta before
Leo p. m. October 27. Final limit
October 20, 1922. For further in
formation, apply to nearest ticket
agent.
F. J. ROBINSON,
General Passenger Agent
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FOR ALDERMAN

, 10 the Voters of Americus: The
trends of S. L. Hammond hereby
announce him candidate for alder
"ah, subject to- the Democratic pri-
mary on November 8th, and earnest
y solicit your support of one. who
y well qualified to render just and
s "a service in this important, po-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-23

10 the Voters of City of Ameri-
1u1' | hereby announce myself
,''dIdate for alderman, subject to
, Democratic primary on Novem-
gJE 9Th, 1922, and promise if elect
"a to use my best efforts toward a
Just administration, and the most eff
lucent service possible in every de-
P''0ment. Your support will be APP
E. J. WITT.
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FOR MAYOR

l hereby announce my candidacy
Tor Mayor of the City of Americus,
subject to the city primary to be held
November s, 1922, for the purpose
u eIectlng a Mayor and four Alder
men. Your vote and support will be
appreciated.
o. C. JOHNSON.
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FOR MAYOR

10 the Voters of Americas: |
hereby announce myself a candidate
ioF Mayor, subject to the Democrat
y primary on November 9Th, 1922,
ana II elected pledge my best efforts
,o"ard faithful, conservative, eff
'Ieht and just administration of the
ana Of the city, in every depart
ment.
]. FLMORE POOLE
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FOR ALDERMAN

]. ELMORE POOLE.
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HUGH Z. MIzE.
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For Mayor

| am a candidate for the office of
Mayor of the City of Americas, sub
lect to the city primary, November
o. W. | solicit the support of all
qualified voters.
C. J. CLARK.
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FOR ALDERMAN

10 the Voters. Of Americus: l
'%reby announce my candidacy for
alderman of City of Americas, sub
i vs. to the Democratic primary Nov.
S'n' Your vote and Influence will
ne appreciated.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-12-28
MASONIC INSTALLATION

A spec.al session of White Pass Lodge, No. llS was held last eyen- ing for the purpose of installing the newly elected officers. Past Master, Dan Mcdonald acted as Installing off,
 tcer, with Past Master. J. N. Han son as Marshal. The installed off cers were: W.M., Roy Gault; ST. Warden, L. F. Reynoldson; Jr. War den, W. A. Fries; Sec, T. J. Stand ish; Treasurer. S. L. Helms: ST. Dca- con, R. W. Eville; Jr. Deacon, Jas. Kettles; Stewards, S. N. Witso, and J. J. F. Ward; Marshau, E. A. Kin dell; Chaplain, Geo. Miller; and Ty- Ter, Alex Smith. After the instnlla- ton, a luncheon Was provided in the hall below and all enjoyed a merry hour of eating and speaking
The daily Alaskan., 1922-12-28
GIRLS AND BOYS TO
 DANCE FRIDAY EVENING

Realizing that the holiday searon was rapidly drawing to a close with out the school boys and girls having had a little social entertainment, a number of the young matrons have decided on arranging for an inform al dance tomorrow (FridayI even ing at Arctic Brotherhood hall,
 Tn ladies having take uhJld of the affair intend that II vii, be a general merry-makios and dance ey- clusiyely for the young set, that Is the white school boys ar dgirls. and the little lads ana lassica who know how to dance, but nave not as yet reached the school age
 During the evening, ught refresh ments will be served, and the music will be regular "gr0wnup's' mu5ic
 The hours have peen set Tor from 7:3O to lI:OO o'clock.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-12-28
RELEASE OF MORE LEPER
 PATIENTS FROM MOLOKAI
 TO BE CONSIDERED SOON

Honolulu, Dec. 27.-A special board of examiners, appointed by the territorial board of health, will visit the Kalaupapa Leper Settle ment on the island of Molokai soon to pass upon the release of seventeen patients.
 Recommendations for their parole have been received by the board of health from pr. W. J. Goodhue, resi- dent physician at Kalaupapa,
 This is the third time since the perfecting of the chaulmoogra oil treatment, that a board of examin- CTS will have visited the settlement. Since the perfecting of-the chaul- moogra specific, in 1919, by Dr. Ar thur L. Dean, president of the Uni versity of Hawaii, moro than "A cures have been recorded at Kalau- papa.
 Of the present patients who are up for parole more than half have been confined at the settlement for more than 20 years,
 The Kalihi receiving hospital at Honolulu, maintained for the con- hnement and treatment of the less serious cases of leprosy, has fared better in the matter of paroles, more than 15O having been released since 1919.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-12-28
LODGE INSTALLATIONS

The Eastern Star lodge held its annual installation of officers on Monday evening ot last week. The officers who had been elected were all present with a large company Of members and some friends of the or der. Mrs. Frank Webster was in staIIing officer and did the work in very capable manner. Those i'm stalled were: Worthy Matron, Mrs. L Talbot; Worthy Patron, F. J. Vande- wall; Associate Matron, Mrs. W. A. Fries: CouduCtress, Mrs. J. N. Han son; Associate Couductress, Mrs. C.. Lalson; Treasurer, Mrs. s. L. Helms; Secretary. Mrs. F A. Kinden; Mar shall, Mrs. F. Webster; Warden, Mrs. Constance Cooper; Sentinel, Mir James Kettles; Star points, Mrs. B. West, Mrs. s. Witso, Mrs. E. Fl. Owen. Mrs. Robert EyiIle, Mrs. Alex Smith. and Chaplain, Mrs. J. J. F. Ward. Organist, Miss Birdie Selmer
 After the installation, all the guests present weIe Invited to the banquet hall, where a delicious luncheon was spread under the di- rect'on of the committee. This was terminated by a number of good speeches in which different members spoke to the toast of the good of the order. Past Worthy Patron, Fries, was toasmaster. and presided with dignity and ability. The Worthy Matrou's jewel was presented in a felicitous speech by Mrs. E. L.. Win terberger. After the banquet, the tables were cleared from the floor and an informal dance was indulged in by those enoying this form of pas time
The daily Alaskan., 1922-12-28
ELKS' TO TANIA YAMA

The local lodge of Elks will give a Yama Yama dance on Saturday night of this week. Dancing will be- gin at 9:l2 sharp, Skagway time, Refreshments will be served from 11:O1 to 11:47. This is the first and only original Yama Yama dance to be given in Skagway. A serpen- tine dance will be introduced at lO:O1 pm. Masks must be raised at the door on entering. Children under twelve years of age will not be admitted on the floor.
 One grand good time assured to all.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-12-28
DUST DEMOCRAT
FROM MISSOURI

Washington, Dec. 27.-Represen- tative Thomas W. Harrison of Vir- ginia. Democrat, was unseated by the house yesterday. Harrison was accused by Representative c. Bas- cum Elemp of Virginia, Republican national committeeman from that state. of irregularities in raising po- litical funds, John Paul, Republican was seated.
 Harrison represents the Seventh congressional district of Virginia and was reelected November as mem- Der of the Sixty-eighth congress.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-12-28
COMING, BROADWAY

Sardou's immortal drama in nine reels, ''THEODORA," presented by Goldwyn will be coming at the soon. Featuring Rita Jo- livet and a cast of the greatest stars of all Europe. It required two years to produce and cost $3,OOO,OOO.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-12-28
LADIES AUXILIARY NOTICE

All the Ladies of the Auxiliary are cordially invited to attend a tea, given by Mrs. E. L. Winterberger at the Manse. on Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Emily Moffatt, who is leaving January 8, and Mrs. W. J. Mulvihiu, who is off for a vacation on the same boat.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-12-28

Mir. William Wolfgram has been suffering the last few days of Neu- ralgia, caused by a wicked tooth but somehow managed to get around and set up the cable news for tonight's paper.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-12-28
DIAMOND KING
NIARRIEs RUSSIAN

New York. Dec. 2S.-Sir Derrick Julius Werner, son of the late Sir Julius Werner, who made fifty mil lion in the South African diamond fields was married to Miss Theodore Romanov, a young Russion in this city.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-12-28

SEE the great thrill of the pit of sacred reptiles and the fght for life against man-eatirg aligalors at the 5th Avenue theatre.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-12-28
STRANGLER LEWIS WINS
 DIAMOND STUDDED BELT

St Louis, Dec. 27.-Strangler Lewis, heavyweight wrestling cham plon of the world, defeated Stanis- laus Zbyszko, former champion, in two falls out of three here last night taking permanent possession of the SI2.OO0 diamond studded belt given by Tex Richard.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-12-28

SEE the marvellous growth of Mex ican border oil-town and il color. ful cantina, at the 9th Avenue.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-12-28

SEE the spectacular Siam Soo dances by natives and the attemc5 at IiY- ing sacrifice, ct the 9th Ave,
The daily Alaskan., 1922-12-28
BGJ - SLEUTH
 FATALLY INJURED

T. shiugton. Dec. 2S.-Ralph Ru- ny. .ns probably fatally shot "es- t.rt afternoon, when he was at tGu- .0g 70 force an entrance into ll. ..evy Chase home of Mrs. Min nts nare-- Tr.b5y. Ruby is a pro- hibt m enforcement officer and was fore .g aa entrance into rhe home ot .- Tssbby Go search iJ for li- Quog
The daily Alaskan., 1922-12-28

Sardou's immortal romance will be shown at the Broadway.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-12-28

THEODORE" the nine reeler will be filmed at the Broadway theatre.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-12-28

SEE the wonderful ice-balet and the flight of the magic carpet.
 At the 5th Avenue Theatre.
The daily Alaskan., 1922-12-28

D ..- forget the nine reel master Diec .g be filmed ar the Broadway.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-25
TO FARMERS,
FARM BLOCKERS, AND
FELLOWS WHO
FARM THE FARMERS?

II you care to read book that is
full Of facts. punch. and logic. and
that will figure effectively in the
coming campaign, read
1.-THE CRIME OF '2O'
BY George W. Armstrong, Of Fort
Worth. Texas. Just from the press
and for sale at leading hotel news
stands in Washington.
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she could not say. nor do care"
she hotly added.
"I was told apd understand that he
spent Friday nights in Virginia for
a while but I can't say as to whether
or not he spent the allotted time
there. but don't think he did.
AT any rate" she added, he
maintained his Washington residence
at the same time, where he lived
prior to the filing OF the suit, and
since he secured his divorce.
1--WE owned the home at s1s b
street and have owned 1t for the
past seven years.
There is no need Of you going
to Alexandra to live" she said.
Affidavits In Record.
According to the court records. Mr..
Dick lived continuously at the home
of Sarah Wells, $50 North Columbus
street, whose name frequently ap-
pears on Judge Moncure's divorce
docket, as the resident witness.
An affidavit signed Sarah Wells"
was made a part Of the court papers
showing that Dick had lived at her
house continuously since November
/, 1920.
According to the records. the Dicks
were married in Washington April
IL. 1904 and have been sep lated
since December Is, 1918.
ION that date. according 20 Mr..
Dicks testimony. his wife left him
without cause negiecting to return.
"She had left my home before. but
I took her back and before she left
the last time I talked to her In every
way I could to induce her not to
leave again." he testified.
"She had no couse whatever to
leave me, unless II was that she had
ceased to care for me and preferred
to live by herself" the husbands
divorce petition cites.
Answering her husbands charge Of
desertion. Mrs. Dick refused to admit
or deny the charges"
The records of Little Reno's famous
divorce court. presided over by Robin.
son Moncure, 10 replete with cases
similar to the Dicks, where both
parties to the suit. making affidavits
that they had lived in Alexandra for
q year. are given their divorce. appar-
entity without question as to the
truth or falsity of affidavits-
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Mrs. Cheston said. during which We
drank many cocktails and didn't eat
or sleep much. ! remember Cheston
proposing to me, but didn't know
where we were married or got the
license.
"All I know IL that when I got
straight again left my husband
and went back to Washington. There
my baby was born and died. After
ward ] came here"
"How long did you say that party
lasted?" Judge Cole asked.
Il met Cheston on March z. 1919,
in the evening. We drank all that
night and the next day and the
next and then were married on
March 10. the license shows, al
though remember nothing about II. -
How many drinks did you have?"
"Oh. thirty or forty" the girl an
swered.
Judge Cole granted the annulment,
although he stated the action was
unprecedented in the State.