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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-01-13

~AdmlrIno My Treasures" He Re.
marked. "Pretty Things, Aren't
They"
never to dare to NEEDLE in things that
didn't concern me again. Then grad
ually, as time went on, / realized that
Lexington had some hold over daddy
that he'd got my father In his power"
Her hands were clenched, and her
breast rose and fell stormlly.
Drummond waited for her to COM
pose herself before he spoke again.
ss'You mentioned murder, too" he re-
marked.
She nodded. 1--WE got no proof"
she said, less even than over the
burglaries. But there was a man
called George Dringer, and one eve
ming, when Lexington was dining with
Us, heard him discussing this man
with daddy.
"'He's got to co. said darlington.
He's dangerous'
"And then my father got up and
closed the door; but heard them ar
guing for half an hour. Three weeks
later a coroner's jury found that
George Dringer had committed suicide
while temporarily insane. The same
evening daddy. for the first time In his
life. went to bed the worse for drink"
The girl fell silent, and Drummond
stared at the orchestra with troubled
eyes. Things seemed to be rather
deeper than he had anticipated.
~rbsp there was another case" Ehs
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-01-13
CHAPTER u.
In Which He Journeys to GodaImlno
and the Game Begins.
ONE.

II almost think, James, that could
toy with another kidney" Drummond
looked across the table at his servant,
who was carefully arranging two or
three dozen letters in groups. "Tve
got a journey IN front Of me today,
and require large breakfast"
James Denny supplied the def
cheney from a dish that was standing
on an electric heater.
Are you going for long, sirT'
II don't know, James. 1t all de-
ponds on circumstances. Which,
when you come to think Of 1t, Is
undoubtedly one of the most fatuous
phrases in the English language. Is
there anything In the world that
doesn't depend on circumstances"
"Will you be motoring, sir, or going
by train2" asked James prosalcally.
Dialectical arguments did not appeal
to him.
by car" answered Drummond.
"Pajamas and a toothbrush"
You won't take evening clothes,
sir?"
"No. / want my visit to appear I'M
premedltated James, and If one goes
about completely encased In boiled
shirts, while pretending to be merely
out for the afternoon, people have
doubts as to ones intellect"
James dlgested this great thought in
silence.
"Will you be going far, sir?" he
asked at length, pouring out second
cup of coffee.
ITO Godalming. A charming spot,
/ believe, though I've never been there.
Charming inhabitants, too, James. The
lady l met yesterday at the Carlton
lives at Godalming."
Indeed, SIR" murmured James nom
committally.
"You id old humbug," laughed
Drummond, you know you're itching
to know all about 1t. l had a very
long and interesting talk with her, and
one Of two things energies quite clear
ly from our conversation. Either,
James, am cOngenital idiot, and
don't know enough to come In out of
the rain; or we've hit the goods. That
is what ] propose to find out by my
little excursion. Either our legs my
friend. are being pulled till they will
never resume their normal shape; or
that advertisement has succeeded be-
yond our widest dreams"
Lot
this morning, SIR" Denny made
movement toward the letters he had
been sorting. zone from a lovely
widow with two children"
Lovely" cried Drummond. How
forward of heri" He glanced at the
letter and smiled. Scare, James, and
accuracy are essential In a secretary.
The misguided woman calls herself
lonely, not lovely. She will remain so, ]
as far as am concerned. until the
other matter IL settled"
"Wnl 1t take long, sir, do you
thinkT
ITO get It settledr Drummond lit
cigarette and leaned back in his
chair. listen, James, and l will out
line the case. The maiden lives at a
house called The Larches, near God
aiming. with her papa. Not far away
is another house called The Films,
owned by a gentleman Of the name
Of Henry Lakington--a nasty man,
James. with nasty face-who was
also at the Carlton yesterday after
noon for a short time. And now we
come to the point. Miss Benton
that IL the lady's name-accuses Mr..
Lexington Of baing the complete IT
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-01-13
AStS ANWes

movies, would lit" he remarked. "Bet.
ter than them Red Indians and
| things"
~ fear, James, that you are not In
the habit of spending your spare time
at the British museum, as l hoped"
said Drummond. "And your brain
doesn't work very quickly. The
point is not whether this hideous af-
fair Is better than Red Indians and
things-but whether it's genuine. Am
TO battle with murderers, or shall
/ find house party roaring with
laughter on the lawnT
"As long as you laughs like ell
yourself, sir, 1 don't see as 'ow 1t
makes much Odds" answered James.
"rhe first sensible remark you've
made this morning." said his master
hopefully. II will go prepared to
laugh"
He picked up a pipe from the man.
telpiece, and proceeded to fill 1t,
while James Denny waited In silence.
"a lady may ring up today" Drum
mond continued. Miss Benton, to be
exact. Don't say where I've gone,
If she does: but take down any mes
sage, and write 1t to me at Godal-
ming postofiice. If by any chance you
don't hear from me for three days,
get in touch with Scotland Yard, and
tell 'em where I've gone. That COW
ers everything If it's genuine. If,
on the other hand, it's hoax, and the
houSe-party Is good one, / shall
probably want you to come down with
my evening clothes and some more
kit"
Every good, sir. / will clean your
small Colt revolver at once"
Hugh Drummond paused in the act
of lighting his pipe, and grin spread
slowly over his face. Excellent" he
said. "And see If you can find that
water-squlrt pistol / used to have
Son of Gun, they called It That
ought to raise laugh, when / arrest
the murderer with It."
TWO.
The so hip. two-seater made short
work Of the run to Godalming. AS
Drummond thought of the two guns
rolled up carefully in his pajamas-
the harmless toy and the wicked little
automatlc-he grinned gently to him
self. The girl had not rung him up
during the morning. and after a COM
Portable lunch at his club. he had
started about three o'clock. The
hedges, fresh with the glory Of spring.
flashed past; the smell Of the country
came sweet and fragrant on the air.
There was gentle warmth, balm
mess in the day that made 1t good to
be alive, and once or twice he sang
under his breath through sheer light
heartedness of spirit. Surrounded by
the peaceful beauty Of the fields, with
an occasional village half hidden by
great trees from under which the tiny
houses peeped out, It seemed impos-
sible that crime could exist--laugh-
able. OF course the thing was hoax,
an elaborate leg-pull, hut being not
guilty Of any mental subterfuge. Hugh
Drummond admitted to himself quite
truly that he didn't care d--a Il
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-01-13
Drummond gets busy and
forces the fighting.
CTo BE coNrINuED.)

AhcIents Knew Of Compressed Air.
The principle Of compressed air waS
known to the ancients, having been
experimental with by Hero, who lived
from 2S4 to 221 B. O. The compressed
air pump was invented BY Otto Won
Gusricke Of MagdsburR. In MA
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-01-13
Probably NOT.

Il presume my letters to her will be
read In courtT"
ITS quite likely" said the lawyer,
who had been engaged by the de-
PENDANT in breach of promise suit.
Il dread that. The pet names
called her will make me look foolish"
II wouldn't worry" said the lawyer,
soothlngly. 'The court is used to hear
Ing terms Of that sort, and don't
suppose you though. up any new
Ones."-BirmIngham Age Herald.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-04-05
HARDING BENT
ONPUT TING HIS
MEN IN OFFICES
President Will Not Al
low Civil Service Get
in Way of New Blood.

Washington, April 4.-Gradual re.
organization of government depart
ments along the lines toward effecting
a maximum of efficiency, was said
Tuesday in official circles to be the
program of the administration, already
begun. which is to result in changes
wherever the infusion of new blood
is judged necessary.
Operation of the civil service rules
will not be allowed to hinder efforts
to bring the administration of the
government to the highest peak of ser
vice. according to advisers close to
President Harding, who believe that
the president is empowered to make
whatever changes in official personnel
may be deemed expedient in the inter-
est of the country at large. although.
if necessary enabling legislation may
be obtained from congress.
The president was represented as
holding the view that under the con-
stitution the chief executive is charged
with the duty of exercising the best
judgment in the administration of the
office entrusted to him.
Many changes already have taken
place. particularly in the treasury de-
partment. 1t was said. where complete
reorganization of the bureau of en-
craving and printing and the customs
service already has been effected and
where other important shifts are to
be expected soon. Similarly. in the
shipping board and other agencies Of
the government where definite head
of office administration is believed adj
visable. replacement of executive heads
is taking place.
In some quarters. the view was adj
vanced that reorganization would pro-
ceed regardless of party afifliation un-
til installtion of new personnel would
wipe away all old methods now con-
sidered faulty to make way for the
most modern procedure
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-04-05
STOCKS At TTA|N
NEW HIGH MARK
IN BIGGEST DAY
Greatest Turnover in
More Than Year on
Advance and Reversal

New York. April 4.-Operations or
the stock exchange Tuesday estab
lished new high record for the year
The turnover of about 1.375.0W
shares was unedualed since Decem-
Der 90, 1920, but the advance of the
forenoon met with considerable cash
ing of profits. lower prices prevailing
at the close
On the early rise of one to three
points. many stocks attained to
highest levels for a year or more.
among others United States Steel.
once the markets acknowledged
leader
The advance came to sudden halt
at mid day when Studebaker. the re-
cent favorite. made an abrupt decline
of 5I points on what seemed like
urgent liquidation and from which it
recovered only partly.
Studebaker's reversal. for which no
reason other than technical was of
fered. encouraged general extension
of bearish commitments. losses pre-
among the prominent is
sues at the feverish close.
The bond market was more stable
under guidance of Liberty issues,
these contributing mainly to the very
dealings at new maximums
for the 312s and several of the IL. s.
Foreign bonds were irregular. but
British issues were sustained by the
of sterling exchange
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-04-05
London Times Fears
Jap Militarists Are
Not Fair Upon Pacts

London. April 4.--The London
Times. referring again editorially to
the 'misinterpretation' of the Wash
ington agreements in the decisions of q
recent conference of admirals at Toxic
and other high Japanese officials
says:
There is fear. confirmed 10y the
news of the latest naval decisions. lest
the military tendency which hitherto
has dominated the Japanese policy
should find in the Washington agree
ments some loophole which will enable
it to carry out its former plans in
changed circumstances
The editorial adds that British SYM
pathy is that all that is best in japan
may express itself with greater free
dom. now that it is relieved from the
antiquities of the Anglo-Japanese al
lance. but this sympathy will be
clouded by any events or decisions
which might suggest that the Japanese
government is not acting in the spirit
of that broader compact of friendship
to which it subscribed Ut Washing
ton"
Emphasis is laid on the DEVELOPMENT
of the japanese policy in China as a
matter of particular Importance. 1t
is added that China's present situation
renders her largely defenseless with
regard to the outside word" The
editorial says news Of tie complete
execution of the Shanttng agreement
would have reassuring effect
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-04-05
TEAPOT STORM
Of PORTO RICO
RACES IN HOUSE
Governor Rely De-
clared Not Fit to Rule
Island; Defended, Also
Delegate Davila Chal-
lenges Other Side to
an Investigation.

Washington, April 4.-Controversie
involved in the administration of Port'
Rican governmental affairs by Governo
E. Mont Reilly were given another air
ing in congress, Tuesday.
Felix Cordova Davila, resident com
missioner of Porto Rico. reiterated il
the house his demand for congress
sional investigation of the official acts
is morally and mentally unfit to govern
the island
The other side of the controversy
was laid before the senate in a com
munication signed by Carlos Feltiar
and Salvador SiIvestrez, socialist mem
bers of the Jurcos. Porto Rico. NUM-
cipal assembly, extoling the governor
las just and honorable administrator
and assailing his opponents. The com
munication was addressed to the presi-
dent of the senate and laid before that
body in the regular procedure.
Willing to Probe All Affairs
Commissioner Dayila referred to the
recent statement in the house by Rep
resentative Strong. republican, Kansas.
tina. friends of the governor would well
come the investigation provided it was
broad enough to include the manage
ment of public affairs in Porto Rico
by leaders of the unionist party and
circumstances in connection with the
appropriation by the insular legislature
Of $1,000 year for expenses of the
commissioner.
Il therefore challenge the gentleman
from Kansas. said Mr.. Davila. ITO
Introduce resolution calling for the
congressional investigation of the facts
in connection with all the activities of
the unionist party, the legislative work
OF our general embassy and the official
acts of e. Mont Rely as governor of
the island
Mr.. Davila replied in detail to
charges made in the house by Mr..
Strong. and denied that he had been
prompted by personal animosity in his
fight against the governor.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-04-05
Canadian Changes
In Rule of Road
Require Indemnity

Halifax, April 4.-lf the Nova
y Scotia legislature passed bill now
before it, to change the rule of the
road and adopt the "drive to the
right" electric railway companies
operating in the province will de-
mand compensation for making the
necessary changes In their equip
ment, representatives of the COM
panieS announced here.
From time immemorial the Eng
Iish system, "drive to the left" has
been in vogue in Nova Scotia, New
Brunswick and Prince Edward ISL
and, and movements are on foot in
all three provinces to get into line
witt, the rest of Canada and the
United States on the rule Of the
road. Recently British Columbia
adopted the moro general plan.
So thoroughly has been the appli-
cation of the English rule that
street cars would have to make con-
siderable changes In their cars and
snow sWeBpers II the right-hand
drive were adoptej and they will ask
the province to pay them $4,000
indemnity.
In British Columbia, the electric
railway companies demand for
s350,OO0 compens was upheld
by the courts.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-04-05
Poison Party Senior
Told to Leave Harvard

Cambridge, Mass. April 4.-Bayare
Wharton. senior Of Harvard college
was requested to withdraw from the
college after meeting of the admin
istrative board Tuesday. it is learned
authentically but not officially. Col,
lege officials refused to deny or affirm
the report, saving that relations be-
tween the students and the college
were confidential
Wharton, son Of philadelphia
banker, was guest al the party at
which Pauline Virginia Clarke. divorcee
drank poison and died soon after hay-
ing announced her engagement to
Wharton.
Otto Haldor Larsen. a Massacbus-
etts institute Of technology senior, who
also was at the party, ended his life
by taking poison from the same vial
used by Miss Clarke. His body was
found two days after her death and he
left note in which he said he had
supplied her with the poison.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-04-05
Italy Doesn't Know
Flapper Fad; Looks
on 'Em as Underbred

Chicago, April 4.-The 'flapper"
Is an American Institution, her
Italian sister for instance, beInu
an entirely different species, Sig
norma de Castelvecchio. professor
Of Italian literature In the Univers-
ity of Birmingham, England, told
members Of the American associa-
ti0n of university women.
The Italian young woman. If
college girl. she said, was a serious
minded young woman. bent on ac-
quiring knowledge. She would not
know the Italian equivalent for
"egg," according to the speaker, and
neither would she know the term
to use for mad money" the change
tho fiapper takes along when she
goes "out stepping so she can get
home In case Of a "ruction" with
her sweetIe."
1.-The nearest equivalent to what
you In America call a 'flapper' Is
what we call small try" she said.
I'VE apply that term to young
girl who reaches the age when she
believes she counts for more In the
universal scheme than she really
does. All young people reach that
age, don't they?
IAN italian girl does not use
rouge or the lipstlck. II Is con-
siderod very much underhred.'
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-04-05
High School Classes
Strike on Suspension
of Favorite Teacher

Gloucester. n. j.. April 4.-The mem
bers of the sophomore and senior
classes of the Gloucester high school
who went on strike Tuesday morning
in protest against suspension of Will
liam Hatcher. hygiene teacher. have
decided to return to their classes We'd
nesday
They announced. however. that they
would continue to fight for the rein
statement of Hatcher, who was sus-
pended following charges that he spoke
too frankly in lectures on social hy-
giene before mixed classes.
Citizens also took hand in the
affair, when committee called on Mr..
Hatcher and requested him to explain
his side Of the matter before public
meeting in the town hall Wednesday
night
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-04-05

Democrats Sweep
Kansas City by
Big Majorities

Kansas City, April 4.-(By The
Associated Press).-The democrats
made a clean sweep of thu mu-
nicipal elections here Tuesday, the
ticket headed by Frank Cromwell,
for mayor, being sent into office by
maiorities estimated at from 5000
to 10000. Only one or two demo-
cratic candidates for minor offices
were tagging behind, and their
friends said that beIated returns
would show victory for them.
Although complete returns were
still unavailable late at night,
Cromwell piled up such command
ing lead over Matthew Foster, his
republican opponent. at the outset,
that Fosters defeat was conceded
during mid-eyening by the Kansas
City Sun, which had supported his
candidacy. Later Foster conceded
the democratic victory.
Foster is head of produce
commission firm. Foster is a
former police commissioner.
The present city administration
Is democratic.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-04-05
Distillery Guard
Called to Door and
Shot by Fake Officers

Baltimore, April 4.-Harry
BIucher, watchman at the Gwynn-
brook distiiIery, is miles north
east of Baltimore, was shot, Tues
day night, by an unidentified as
saiIant. The man drove up in
front of the distiIlery and, pre-
tending he was a revenue officer,
called Blucher to the door and
shot him. ....
Biucher died in tho distiilery
office shortly after the shooting
and Coroner McGraW summoned
a jury to hold an immediate in
quest. .......... .......
No motive is assigned for the
murder.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-04-05
Avoids Corrupt Practices Act

le2Bue.
Avoids Corrupt Practices Act
Mr.. Tinkham charged specifically
that the league had violated the cor
rupt practices act by not making re-
turns from 1910. the year the law
enactment, until 1920; by not giving
the names and addresses Of all persons
receiving $40 or more in the returns
filed by Wayne b. Wheeler. its general
counsel. under protest in 1920, and
by the non reporting, under the act of
branches of the league in West Vir-
ginia, Maryland. Wisconsin, Colorado.
Oregon and Iowa
Complete failure" also was charged
by the Massachusetts house member.
ito file returns with the clerk of the
house of numerous other state branches
of the league which received or dis
bursed money in connection with the
congressional election in 1920. notably
the states of New York. Pennsylvania
and Minnesota
THE records Of the clerk of the
house disclose failure of the league
and its subsidiaries 10 obey federal
Statutes Mr. Tinkham declared. Not
only in one case, but in many
Aim to Get Balance of Power
The Massachusetts, member said he
desired to draw attention to leaf
let recently issued by Parker Shields.
superintendent of the Tennessee Anti
Saloon league. asking for contributions,
which he said, contained this state
ment:
"A number of congressman who hold
the balance of power and pile up ma
jorities in congress, come from the
southern and western states where
money for organization and educational
purposes is scarce. They always had
to have help from the national league
This would clearly show" the Mas
sachusetts representative declared
that the Anti Saloon league was sys-
and literally financing con-
gressional campaigns and placing CON
gressmen of the United States under
obligation TO vote in congress in ac-
cordance with its dictation.'
League Orders Laws 1t Wants
Mr.. Tinkham also read from the
Tennessee leaflet that funds from that
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-04-05

state also helped to provide for tn
| maintenance of the national organiza
ton and for the Washington office
under the very successful management
Of the Honorable Wayne b. Wheeler
one Of the greatest diplomats and at
torneys in America
1t also stated that from this office
needed legislation is initiated. con
slant watch is kept on the actions OF
congress and when opposition appears
danger signals are flashed to every
state in the union
Laying aside the publication, Mr.
Tinkham said:
1T undoubtedly will be interesting to
the country to learn that legislation is
initiated in the national office of the
Anti Saloon league of America in
Washington and not in the congress of
the United States said Mr.. Tinkham
Think of it. To what degradation,
to what debasement has congress fallen
that its shame can be thus heralded
to the world. There. verify. is an end
of free institutions and free men. Cow
ardice. indeed, has completed their de-
struction and dishonor.'
Has s2,OOO.O0O Year to Spend
In connection with this general sub
ject. Mr. Tinkham said it was we'll
worth while noting that the Rev. Sam
Small. head of the National Reform
association. recently was quoted in Il
Washington newspaper as saying the
association had pledged financial in
come of over S2,O00,OOO annually and
that it was proposed to spend it in the
next congressional election.
The statements Of Representative
Tinkham brought on somewhat ex-
tended debate and statement from
Mr. Wheeler who was seated in the
gallery. while the Massachusetts mem
Der spoke Immediately after Mr..
Tinkham concluded his prepared ad-
dress. Mr. Wheeler issued his state
ment declaring "AIr. Tinkham's attack
on the Anti Saloon league in the house
is simply part of the wet propaganda
for beer and wine amendment
He added that most Of the state
branches of the league had not filed
expenditure reports because
the law does not require state organ
lzations interested in the election of
in only one state to file
reports.