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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-06-19
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Philadelphia, to Mr.. ]. Fred Wolf. of
916 Mexican street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-06-19
WEsT PHILADELPHIA

bert, Mrs. F. Gehring, Jr.. and Mrs. w
Shearer.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-11-24
he Case and The Girl

bartender came forward around the
end of the bar, while the man nearest
shifted his position slightly so as to
look them over conversation instantly
ceaslng. Something indefinable in the
fellows attitude, and steady stare,
gave West feeling of hostility. which
was not dispelled by the gruff greeting
of the bartender.
well, what is it you fellers want ?"
"A stein apiece, and a sandwich
you serve them, don't your
Sure; ham or beef?"
"Ham."
There was no cordiality, no welcome
in either manner or speech. 1t was
plainly the proprietor of the saloon
felt no enthusiasm over his unknown
customers. He came back with the
beer and sandwiches, pausing this
time to wipe off the table, as an ex-
cuse for speech.
you guys live round hereT' he
asked gruffly, Don't remember ever
seem yer in here before"
NO" returned West indifferently,
Il
looking directly into the hard face
''Tm smoke Inspector, an we just
dropped in on our way back to the
i Office. Why?"
"Oh. nothin'; only we don't get
much trade outside the neighborhood."
He walked back toward the bar,
pausing an instant to whisper word
to the taller man who still stood there
staring modify at the table. What
he said apparently determined action,
for the fellow addressed crossed the
room to where West and Sexton sat,
deliberately pulled up vacant chair
and joined them.
Bring me another, Nike" he or
dered. THAT is, if these gents don't
| object to my joining 'em awhile"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-11-24
INTO a TRAP

SYNOPSIS.--Answer an adver-
tisement calling for a young man
willing to engage in service of dam
go, Matthew West, ex-service man
just returned from France, where
ne 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 fance. That night,
In the Coolidge home, West is star
0ed by the appearance in his room
or young woman, whom he takes
to be Natalie Next morning Ma
talie tells West she has been trou-
bied by some woman, apparently
her double, who has been imper-
sonating her. Percival Coolidge,
Natalie's uncle and guardian, is
disgruntled by Vests appearance
as Natalie's fiance. Natalie, Cool
idge and West plan visit of char
ity. Leaving West in the car, Ma
talie and Coolidge enter a small
cottage. Before they return, West
secures information which leads
him to believe Coolidge is deceiving
Natalie for a purpose. Natalie in
forms West she has been mistaken
In her suspicious and that she has
no further need for his services.
West is astounded, but leaves. On
his way out of the grounds, West
hears a revolver shot, and finds
Percival Coolidge dead apparently
suicide. In the city West is Wis.,
tied by Sexton, an old servant of
the Coolidges. Sexton tells him he
has been abruptly dismissed, for
no apparent reason. He thinks
Coolidge was murdered.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-11-24
Bu Randall Parrish
Copyright ,sas by Alfred A. Knopf. Inc.

Eyes, sir; it was the electric she
took"
West remained silent, tapping with
his knife on the table. This might
prove important, and he could not af-
ford to ignore the information. While
to his mind it was hardly likely Ho-
bart had called the girl, yet the pos
sibility remained.
II never heard Of Ray street." he
said at length, "but of course, there
may be one Oh, Charlie" he stopped
waiter passing. Bring me up city
directory, will your
The man returned with the book.
placing it on a chair next West, who
Immediately began to inspect the vol
ume.
cray street." he said doubtfully,
lingering the pages. "There is no such
street here, Sexton. Are you sure you
got that right?"
THAT'S what she said, sir; / made
her say it over twice"
"Ray Street; wonder If 1t could be
spelled with w? By jove, it is
Wray! Here we have it, only five
blocks long, extending from Conway
to Grogan. Rather tough section l
should judge 1t wouldn't do any
harm to take look around there Per-
haps that Is where Hobart went; he
might have been the one calling Ma
talie. Rather wild guess, but it will
give us something to do. Are you
game, .Sexton?"
"Quite so, SIR"
West hardly took the adventure seri-
ously being more influenced by curl
osity than any other motive, but Sex
ton was deeply In earnest, in full faith
they were upon the right trail. Doubt
fui as he was, West had neglected no
precautions. The map assured him
that they were invading disorderly
section of the city, where to be we'll
dressed would only invite suspicion,
and might lead to trouble. To avoid
this possibility, he had donned his
most shabby suit, and wore a cap
largely concealing his face. In one
pocket of his jacket within easy reach
lay hidden his service revolver loaded,
and he had induced Sexton to accept
smaller weapon in case of emergency
The street was not inviting, the
saloon on the corner being fianked by
several small factories. The brick
sidewalk was in bad condition, and lit
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-11-24
'WeII, What Is II You FeIIers WantT

tered with junk Of all kinds, while the
roadway was entirely uncared for
and deeply rutted from heavy traffic
Half way down the block was a tan
merry, closed now for the night, but
with Its odor yet permeating the en-
tire atmosphere. Altogether, the
scene was desolate and disagreeable
enough, but the street was deserted
of pedestrians, the factory doors
tightly closed for the night.
The two men pressed their way
through along narrow passage,
finding less obstruction as they adj
vanced. the second block being COM
posed entirely of houses, largely of
the tenement type, and apparently
principally populated by children.
Wray street was lined with homes,
usually humble enough outwardly, yet
the thoroughfare was clean, and the
small yards had generally an APP
pearance of neatness; 23S was a
three-story brick, on the corner.
the second story evidently utilized for
living purposes, and the ground floor
occupied as a saloon. The upper story
exhibited no signs of occupancy, the
windows unwashed, and two Of them
boarded up. The two fingered in I'M
certainty opposite the house. Standing
there idly. however, did not appeal
to West.
swell. let's go over" he said i'm
patiently. "There is nothing to be
learned here"
1t was an ordinary bar-room and.
their entrance apparently aroused no
special interest. Besides the man be-
hind the bar, a rather rough-looking
foreigner, Pole, in Vests judgment,
three customers were in the place.
two with feet upon the rail talking
with the drink dispenser, and. one at a
small table moodily contemplating a
half emptied stein of beer There were
three other tables in the room. and the
| captain, with swift glance about,
drew out chair and sat down, his
action being initiated by Sexton. The
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-11-24

Everything you can think of, now want
you to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound So let him get it,
and soon felt better and he told me 4
want you to take about six bottles. So
/ did and keep house and do all my
own work and work out by the day and
feel fine now. / tell every one about
the Vegetable Compound, for so many
of my friends thought ! would not get
well. Mrs. r. j. LINTON, 1850 West
33d Avenue, Denver, Colorado.
After reading letters like the above,
and we are constantly publishing them,
why should any woman hesitate to take
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound if she is in needof help 1t brings
relief where other medicines fail.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-11-24
FREEDOM FROM
LAXATIvES.
Discovery by Scientists Has Replaced
Them.

Pills and salts give temporary re-
lief from constipation only at the ex-
pense of permanent injury, says an
eminent medical authority.
Science has found newer, better
way-a means as simple as Nature
itself.
In perfect health natural lubricant
keeps the food waste soft and moving.
But when constipation exists this nat
ural lubricant is not sufficient. Medi-
cal authorities have found that the
gentle lubricating action of Nujol most
closely resembles that of Natures own
lubricant. AS Nujol is not laxative
1t cannot grippe. 1t is in no sense a
medicine. And like pure water 1t Is
harmless and pleasant.
Nujol is prescribed by physicians |;
used in leading hospitals. Get bottle
from your druggist today.-Advertise.
ment.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-11-24
CHAPTER Viii
raped.

West smiled pleasantly, glad the
man had taken the initiative, thus
naturally opening up way for ask
ing certain questions. Whatever his
own immediate object might be in
thus scraping an acquaintance made
no difference. 1t would doubtless de-
velop in time, but meanwhile here was
the opportunity sought to discuss the
affairs of the neighborhood. Yet the
subject must be approached with due
caution. The very Indifference of the
bartender, coupled with the evident
desire of this hanger-on to form an
acquaintance, served to reveal the
real nature of the place. Plainly
enough. strangers were viewed with
suspicion, and this was no ordinary
saloon, catering to whatever trade
drifted within it's doors. More than
likely it was rather thieves hang
out, ever suspicious of the activity Of
the police.
: Yet this fellow bore no outward
semblance to the common conception
dressed, easy of manner, with an ex-
ceptfonally intelligent face, blue eyes
meeting Vests gaze frankly, care
fully trimmed mustache, with white
teeth good humoredly showing when
he smiled, and threads of gray in his
hair. His very appearance invited
confidence and comradeship, while his
outspoken words increased this i'm
preston.
Excuse my butting in" he ex-
planned genially. But it's d-n dull
around here tonight. Nobody to talk
with but a couple o. buns You see
don't belong around here; just
dropped in for a bit of business with
Mike"
II see," admitted West, puzzled,
and wondering how far he dared ven-
ture. "You can get lonelier in a big
city than anywhere else.'
"You bet you can. You see I run a
brokers' Office down town, an it's
pretty blame slow around dump like
this--you get me?"
OuTc, tilIS seems TO De pretty
quiet place."
"Quiet! HI! It isn't always so quiet.
I've dropped in here when it was live
ly enough, believe me. But tonight it's
the limit. Fact Is come up for lit
tie excitement, as much as anything
else, but must have struck an off
night. You're a smoke Inspector, Mike
says?"
West nodded.
know Fred Karvan, / suppose?"
"Oh, yes; friend of yours?"
used to be; we were kids together
down on the South side. He's got a
pretty soft job now; stands in strong
with the City hall, they tell me. Mean
to drop in and see him some of these
days"
You'll find him a mighty good fell
low asserted West, to whom the
name was entirely unfamiliar.
well. I'm not so sure about that.
He's got pretty stiff the last few years,
they tell me. But then you work I'M
der him. and ought to know. Head of
your department, isn't he?"
Eyes, but / only meet him In a BUSH
ness way, Of course"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-11-24

and that was
rather the free, natural way they had.
"'Now children said Prof Gull, I
want to tell you some stories about
Sea Gulls.'
'The children all sat about in their
ripping desks on the surface Of the
water, and said,
eve are ready to hear
"'Good,' said Prof Gull, then I do
not have to call the class to order.
Some time ago when people were
not so wise as they are now they used
to destroy us. Yes, there was place
on the coast where we were and fisher
men used to kill us because we were
supposed to catch the fish that they
wanted.
Our families moved and went to
another place. BY the time they were
there the other place was being over
run by the dead fish, for we clean the
shores of dead fish and they make our
meals.
"'We therefore do a good work for
that they would want.
When they found that we had
really been doing fine work instead
of such bad work as they had
wrongly accused us of doing, they
moved to the place where we were
ut became a very fashionable
place after that.
In fact l could say that it was
still very fashionable place and it
is apt to be very fashionable place
for many years to come.
The Sea Gulls founded this place.
Yes, they were the ones
"Prof Gull took sip of water and
then continued:
In the olden days, too, women al
lowed their hats to be trimmed with
our feathers, but not now. Oh yes
that too has been stopped.
"'It is all right to wear ostrich
feathers for the birds don't have to be
killed-they're not even hurt when
their feathers are taken from them.
So l like to see ladies wear ostrich
feathers, but wearing our feathers
has been stopped.
1T is now against the law. A most
sensible law
'sThe Sea Gull children all nodded
their heads
People used to steal our dear lit
tie speckled eggs which were along the
beaches where it was not too public.
But that too is against the law.
Those are both most excellent laws.
Now the dear little Sea Gull chill
dren come out from the eggs and
learn to swim and fly. How funny
and awkward they are at first.
"'YOu were ali that way at first.
Even your professor was that way at
first
1.-THE Sea Gull children all chuckled
and gurgled as they thought Of Pro-
fessor Gull learning to fly. He seemed
80 wise and as though he must have
always known everything.
"But they liked him all the better
for being so honest and frank.
1t Is nice to go out with the big
ships and cheer the people along who
are on the ships Prof Gull continued.
For sometimes people are lonely
when they first go to sea. And If you
4 l.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-11-24
Ended Her Fondness.
HARLEM OIL
9sZ.YE6SzHE

My first love affair occurred when
was about sixteen. A young man tive
years my senior, whom l was very
fond of, had been calling on me. One
which / was very proud Of. The fol-
lowing day l received letter meant
for the other girl. telling her that he
was sending her nice box Of candy.
I never cared to see him any MORE
Chicago Journal.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-11-24

nave time IL is
nice to rest on a
wave and wait
for q ship coming
back to welcome
those who are
coming back and
to let them see
their old Sea
Gull friends.
" And they will
do their work
too. Oh yes, they
will do their part
for people.
!" No longer
need we tremble
as those Sea Gulls
of a number Of
years ago had to
do No lnnnar
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-11-24
"And the ex-soldier went down
as though hit with a poIe-ax."
lTo BE coNTINUED.)
Business Woman.

My father, an old doctor, has had
many strange experiences in his ca
reer. have often heard him tell this
one: He had been called to see a
man who had been severely hurt in a
runaway After examining the pa
tents injured limb. he was summoned
into the next room by the patients
wife. She wished to Inquire of the
doctor which would be cheape--to
set the leg OK amputate Chicago
Journal.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-11-24

from the great
harbor which led
out to the ocean.
Their teacher
was called Pro-
fessor Sea Gull,
and Professor Sea
Gull was a very
fine teacher. He
was also called
Prof Gull for
Prof Gull was
shorter, and his
pupils did not say
it in a rude way
at all. They called
him Prof because
they were fond of
him.
Besides, they
were Sea Gulls
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-11-24

need we worry. We can enjoy Mother
Ocean and the Wave Daughters and
Prince Foam and the Breaker Boys
and old Mr.. Wind
These are some true Sea Gull
stories. Another time we will hear
more"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-11-24
Wait Till l Figure on II.

Teacher-"George what would you
do If another boy called you a biz
story-teller?"
George tagged ten)-"To my facet"
Teacher-"Yes.'
George-"About how big a boy do
you mean?"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-11-24

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
and / cannot tell you
the good it has done
me. 1t is good for
young and old and /
always keep a bottle
of it in the house,
for / am at that time
II life when it calls
for Lydia E. Pink
hams help. My hus-
band saw your ad. in
the papers and said
You have taken
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-11-24
Cause of a Wife,s Anger,

"Does your wife get angry II you
don't talk to herr" mo; only IL don't
listen to her."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-11-24
AILING WOMEN
OF MIDDLE AGE.
Mrs. Linton Tells How Helpful
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound is at This Period
'IIlIIIIlIIlllllllIIIlII|pp g

Denver. Colorado. have taken
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-11-24
e}D' Ddddys
LIZ Evenin9
Fairy Tale
TEACHER sEAGuLL
VWARY GRAHAlM BONNER

"The little seagulls,' said Daddy,
went to school in the big river not far
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-11-24

True blue never fades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-03-31

the government contemplates placing
the latter in a position to acquire aIlot-
ments.
Instructions also have been issued not
TO interfere with these small farmers al
present, but that they be allowed 10
continue in possession OF land which
they now are working under contract
until such time as It is definitely allotted
to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-03-31
MARYLAND SENATORS ASK
CHANGE IN VOL STEAD ACT
Caustic Personalities Mark Fight
Over Resolution for Congress
to Libera1ize Law.
By the Associated PresA

By the Associated PresA -s-,...-.
ANNAPOLIS, Nd. March Binary
lands senate has voted, Is to IL, fer
modification of the Volstead act
The vote followed two-hour de-
bate, which started when the Frtck
resolution. memorializing Congress to
liberalize the Volstead act, was
brought out with a favorable report
by the temperance committee. A MI
nority report, signed by Senators
Robb and Byrn. was attached
Caustic personalities marked the
debate, personalities moro bitter than
any that were hurled during the
lengthy discussion Of the enforcement
bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-03-31

has been ordered by President Obre-
gon. The estate comprises more than
100000 acres. The president orders
that the confscaion Commence az
soon Is possible within the period pre-
scribed by law and for reasons OF public
utility:
Tho reasons for the appropriation are
said to be because large part Of IL IS
uncult1vated land and no effort 1s being
made by the owner to make it pro-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-03-31

ductive. 1t was stated that rthe pro-
gram Of the government is to endeavor
by every legal means to subdivide large
holdings which do not constitute a
source of production, at present due 10
about its agricultural development ;
The confiscation is not to apply to
those lands which now are cultivated
by Terrdzas. but this exception does not
include farms titled by his tenants, as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-03-31
v0LsTEAD IS ENDORSED.

WILMAR, Mimi. March 31.-Repre-
sentative A. ]. Volstead Of the sew
enth Minnesota district in Congress
since March 4. 1903. was Endorsed for
denomination by the republican dis
trict convention here yesterday. The
vote was unanimous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-03-31
ORDERS APPROPRIATION
OF MEXICAN ESTATE

By ire Associated Preu.
MEXICO CITY, March 3l-Ths ex-
propriation Of the estate In Chfhuahua
Of Gen. Louis Terrazas, over which
there has been considerable Controversy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-03-31

Students of psychology of sex FAY
that the really happy marriages, In
which love is a lasting factor, are
those which have followed a spring
time love-making.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-03-31

The first hospital in tho world ex-
oIu61vely Tor women was founded in
New York oity sixty-five years ago.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-03
OBITUARY
DAVID HORTON.

David Horton, a former member of
b police department of this city and
a Waterman at the Main street cross
ing of the Atlantic City Railroad, died
on Friday night, after a few days ill
ness from double pneumonia. His flu
neral service was held this Tuesday
afternoon from the parlors of William
B. Parsels & Sons, and interment was
made in Pleasantville Cemetery. Be-
side a son, who is now in the United
States Army, the deceased is survived
by a number of relatives living here
and in other parts of Atlantic County.
The deceased was a policeman here
under former Chief of Police Knew
son, and also the present Chief of
Police, Robert Marshall. He resigned
to accept the position of crossing
Waterman for the Atlantic City Rail
road and was succeeded on the force
by Howard Clark. He died at the
residence of Mrs. Clara Page, Is
South Third street, where he had
boarded for a number of years. He
had a number of friends in the city
who were shocked to hear of his sud
den death. He was one of those
whole-souled fellows who will be sad
ly missed in the community.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-03
NO.. 239.

AN ORDINANCE to vacate certain
Streets in the City of P~leasantville,
County of Atlantic and State of New
Jersey as follows: Trenton Avenue from
the New Road Northwestwardly to Adj
ans Road; Reading Avenue from the
New Road ENTHUSIASTICALLY to the old
Boice division line, and Belmont Avenue
a point one hundred twenty-five feet
ENTHUSIASTICALLY from the Northeast
line of Reading Averue.
Section No. /. Be it ordained by the
Common ouncil of the City of Pleasant
vile, Atlantic County. New Jersey, that
those certain streets in the City of Pleas
antville aforesaid and described as fol-
lows: Trenton Avenue from the New
Road ENTHUSIASTICALLY to Adams Road;
Reading Avenue from the New Road
Northwestwardly to the old Boice division
line, and Belmont Avenue from Adams
Road ENTHUSIASTICALLY to a point one
hundre twenty-five feet ENTHUSIASTICALLY
from the Northeast line of Reading Ave
nue., be and the same are hereby vacated:
Section No. 2. Be it further ordained
thai this ordinance shall not be effective
ton, this ordinance, engineering eXpen
SEES. all printers fees. and all other costs
incident to this introduction and passage
of this ordinance shall be paid by the
present owner of said premises.
Passed third and final reading May l.,
JAMES YATES,
President of Common Council.
Attest:
NEHEMIAH ANDREWS,
City Clerk.
Approved May 2, 1922.
THOMASl F. CRAWFORD,
Mayor.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-03
LEWIS II. LAKE
Radio Supplies
and Equipment
121 N. Main St, PIeasantville, NJ. j
Phone 244-J p. 0. Box 403
IN M EMORIAM.

McGINLEY.-In loving memory of Will
lam S. MCKINLEY, who died May LIST,
1921.
Our darling little sweetheart,
From us has gone away;
But in our hearts, and in our minds,
Your memory ever will stay.
Your dear. sweet voice, your little smile,
On earth, no more We'll see,
But when God Wills, our work be done,
Wen gladly come to thee.
Sadly missed by Mother, Brothers, Sis
ter and Daddy.
VALLASTER.-In loving memory of our
son, Albert Vallaster, who died May a.,
1920.
shall go home to our Fathers house,
To our Fathers house in the skies,
When the hope of our souls shall have no
blight
And love no broken ties.
shall roam on the banks of the River
of Peace,
And battle in it's blissful tide,
And one of the joys of our heaven shall
be
The Darling Son that Died.
Father and Mother.