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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05

massive square finger, matched with
red wool, direct at Carlson, as if he
mad been leyeling a weapon.
"CarIsen's fake! He's got you
hipped. lie thinks he's boss, becoz
he's the only navigator of yore crowd
amt overlooked that card, Carlson.
That amt the only string he's got on
ye' Nor the three shares he expects
to pull down. He made you pore suck
ers tire off all your shells; he found
out you amt got gun left among you
that's emmy more use than a club. He's
got gun an he showed you how he
could use it. He's sittin' back larfin
at the bunch of you"
The men stirred. Rainey saw Carl.
sens grin disappear. He dropped the
paper. His face paled, the veins
showed suddenly like purple veins in
dirty marble.
1--WE got that gun yet, Lund," he
snarled.
Lund laughed, the ring of 1t so con.
fident that the men glanced from him
to Carlson nervouIy.
"YO're a fake, Carlson" he said,
"And I've got yore number! To HI
with you an yore pop-gun. You amt
even doctor. saw real doctors
ashore about my eyes. Niphablepsia,
they call snow-blindness. I'll bet you
never heard Of it. Yo're only a wom-
an-conning dope-shooter! Else you'd
have known that niphablepsia amt
permanent! I've bin gettin' my sight
back ever since | left Seattle. An
now, d-n you for moldy-hearted,
slimy-souled fakir, stand up an say
yo're my equal"
He stood up himself, towering above
the rest as they rose from their chairs,
tearing the black glasses from his
eyes and flinging them at Carlson, who
was forced to throw up a hand to
ward them off. Rainey got one glimpse
Of the giants eyes. They were gray
blue, the color of agateware, hard as
steel, implacable.
Carlson swept aside the spectacles
and they shattered on the floor as he
leaped up and the automatic shone In
his hand. Lund had folded his arms
above his great chest. He laughed
again, and his arms opened.
In an instant Rainey caught the o.
ject Of Lund's speechmaking. He had
done 1t to enrage Carlson beyond en-.
durance, to make him draw his gun.
Giant as he was, he moved with the
grace Of a panther, with a swiftness
too fast for the eye to register. Some
thing flashed in his right hand, a gun,
that he had drawn from holster
slung over his left breast.
The shots blended. Lund stood
there erect, uninjured. A red blotch
showed between Carlsen's eyes. He
slumped down into his chair, his arms
clubbing the table, his gun falling
from his nerveless hand, his forehead
striking the wood like the sound Of
an auctioneers gavel. Lund had beat
en- him to the draw.
Lund, no longer blind Samson.
with contempt In his agate eyes, sur
veyed the scattering group Of men who
stared at the dead man DULY, as if
gripped by the exhibition of a miracle.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05
INDIA DECLARES
A NEW REPUBLIC
DECLARATION DECLARING INDIE,
PENDENCE is POSTED OVER
EASTERN EMPIRE.
AMERICAN AID IS CLAIMED
A Central Government Has Been
Formed With Mahatma Ghandi at
It's Head, Authorizing
Violence.

Washington.-India has been pro.
claimed republic, and the non-viol.
ence policy Of Mahatma Ghandi, who
was given dictatorial powers by the
All-lndia National Congress, has been
modified to permit violence "for de.
fense," according to a cablegram re.
ceived by Salendra Ghoz, director of
the American Commission to Promote
Self.Government in India.
AS further measure Of obstruction
against the British, the message said,
the existing boycott has been extended
to individuals.
The message to the American Com.
mission, as given out, is as follows:
Republic declared. American mes.
sage decided. Armed defense sane.
toned. Boycott extended to individ.
uals. Women, children safe."
The American message" referred
to is said to be that signed by Senators
Norris OF Nebraska and Walsh Of
Massachusetts, and other we'll known
men, pledging American support to
the Indian Campaign for independ.
ence."
proclamation of the republic of the
United States Of India is due to the
pledge which was sent to the Nation.
alists of India by group Of liberty.
loving Americans" Ghoz said. THAT
pledge was read at the meeting of the
All-lndia National Congress and the
All-India Moslem League. Simulta.
taneously 1t was posted throughout In.
dia, both in English and in the dialect
OF the district in which it appeared. It
is permissible to announce now that in
preparation for the declaration of indie.
pendence provisional government
has been organized in all provinces.
"A central government has been
formed, with Ghandi at its head, which
means that as long as Britain remains
there will be a state within the state"
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"You murdererv' she cried.
I"Lund srinned at her, but
there was no laughter in his
eyes"
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
TALES OF ANCIENT voYAGERS
Make as Pleasant Eeadlng Today as
They Did When They Were
First Written.

Many Of the tales Of voyagers that
were collected by Richard Hakluyt in
the time Of Shakespeare are fully as
pleasant to read now as Robinson
Crusoe" or "Gulliver's Travels" and
they have the advantage Of being
shorter. Take, for instance, 1.-THE
First Voyage Of Master John Davis,
Undertaken In June. 1856, for the Dis
covery of the Northwest Passage,
written by John James Merchant, ser
want Of the Worshipful Master William
Sanderson." Here we read Of the
discovery Of a land 1.-THE first sight
whereof did show as II 1t had been in
form Of sugar loaf standing to our
sight above the clouds, for that It did
show over the fog like a white liste In
the sky"
Mooring the barque In good order,
the captain and his company went on
shore on small island, where they
found people who showed them a
thing made like a timbrel," which
they did beat upon with a stick. max.
Ing q noise like a small drum" Then
John James Marchant goes on to tell
Of the canoes which these people had,
the rocks Of the land Every fair, like
marble, full Of veins Of divers c0lors.
Of their sleds, Of their fire backed by
stones laid like a wall, Of their frnlt
like currants, and Of the pools Of snow.
water beside cliffs "of such ore as
Master Forbisher brought from Meta
Incognita." A pleasant land It was to
discover, and pleasant land 1t Is to
discover today with the help Of some
parts Of Hakluyt's tales.
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If by this means they may in
dulge luXuriant taste for furs; and
this isn't by any means, poor policy
on their part. A wise choice In fur
pieces lasts for years with the right
kind of care) and is not subject to the
sudden whims Of fashion and can be
repeatedly remodeed. But a wise
choice includes the selection Of what
are known as "hard" furs-that Is
those in which the hairs are strong
made up into pieces that are conserva.
tive In style. as straight scarfs, capes
and uncut pe.ts. There are degrees
of Hardness" and "softness" There
are soft furs that are expensive be-
cause Of their rarity. and hard
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05
LUNO AND CARLSEN,

Synopsis Lettering on the San
Francisco water front, John Raj
ney, newspaper reporter, is accost-
ed by giant blind man, who asks
Rainey to lead him aboard the
sealing schooner Karluk. In the
cabin they find Captain Simms and
man named Carlson. Simms rec
ognizes the blind man, calling him
Jim Lund. Lund accuses Simms OF
abandoning him, blind, on an Ice
foe, and denounces him. Simms
denies the charge, but Lund re-
fuses to be pacifed. He declares
his intention Of accompanying the
Karluk on It's expedition north,
where 1t is going In quest Of a gold
field which Lund has discovered
Peggy, Simms' daughter, is aboard,
and defends her father. Carlson,
I who is a physician as we'll as first
mate, drugs Rainey. Awaking from
his stupor, Rainey finds himself at
sea- Carlson informs him he has
been kidnapped. He offers Rainey a
share of the gold, and Rainey is
: forced to declare himself satisfied.
Lund gives him a brief account Of
a former expedition Of the Karluk,
tells him he distrusts Carlson, and
suggests a partnership" Rainey
to act as Lund's eyes" Rainey
ID made second mate. Captain
simms is Ill and the navigation Is
entirely in the hands of Carlson.
At the latter's suggestion shoot
INK match Is staged and the seal
hunters exhaust their ammuni-
tion. Carlson shows his skill! with
the pistol and Lund does some as
tonishlng shooting "by sound"
Sandy, the ships boy, Is swept
overheard and is rescued by Raj
ney, who thus wins Peggy's admi-
ration. The captain gets worse.
Sandy tells how Carlson Is stirring
10 trouble over the division Of the
goi1. Garrison draws a gun on Raj
ney, who overpowers him. Tamada,
the mysterious japanese cook, de-
clares himself neutral.
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CHAPTER WI.
The Showdown,

- Showdown.
can see the skipper" said
farelessly.
said Lund. "Will you do
neyl Now?" And Rainey
wing fancy that the giant
I "a. y Of his blind eyes at him,
black lenses were deceiv.
Ia below Immediately and
me door, a little surprised
sirl appear In the opening.
expression Of her face, the
lnt smile with which she
the hopeless look in her
va him.
70 see your father" be
~ voice.
Nm to enter.
Z stupor," she said. HE
way since last night, fol.
y lapse. l can barely find
cut bis breath shows on
eed q small mirror, little
dollar, and held II before
llps. When she took It
saw 1 trace Of moisture.
nnot rouse himY b.
Vim ID, - ~ sssd
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suddenly leaped to thunder. "None of
you have got the brains of Carlson,
becoz he had to put this scheme inter
yore noodles. Deming, you know d-n'
well you play better poker than the
rest, an you agreed to this becoz you
figger you'll win most of the gold
afore the v'yage Is over. The rest of
you suckers listened becoz some one
tells you you are goin' to get more
than what's rightly comm to you.
"This gold Is mine by right of dis.
covery. l lose my ship through bad
luck, an l make deal whereby the
skipper gets the same as do, an the
ship, which Is the same as his daugh.
ter. gets almost as much. You men
were offered share on top of yore
wages If you wanted to take the
chance-two shares to the hunters It
was id liberal, an you grabbed at
1t. I got left on the Ice. blind on a
breakin' foe. an you sailed off an
grabbed handful or SO Of gold,
enough to set you crazy.
"What In blazes would you know
what to do with 1t, emmy Of you? Spill
It all along the Barb'ry coast, or
gamble 1t of to Deming. Is there
one Of you nd have got of tibet foe
an, blind as J was, turned up ag'in?
Not one Of We. An when l did show
you got sore becoz you'd fggered
there 'ud be more with me away.
"A fine lot of skunks. You can take
yore id bit of paper an light yore
pipes with 1t, for all Of me. To hill
with It!
"Shut up!" His voice topped the
murmurs at the table. Carlson sat
quiet, sometimes licking his lips gent.
~, listening to Lund as he might have
listened to the rantings Of melOdra.
matte actor. But Rainey sensed that
he was making a mistake. he was
letting Lund 60 too far. The men were
listening to Lund, and he knew that
the giant was talking for specific
purpose. Just to what end he could
not guess. The big booming voice
held them, while It dashed them.
Equal to me? Bah! I'm a man.
Yo're q lot Of fools. Talk about me
bein' blind. It was ice-blink got me.
Then ophthalmy matterin' up my
eyes. It's gold-blink's got you. Tore 4
cave-6sh, I lot Of blind suckers"
He leaned ovsr TIE table pointing !
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05
Ponoee Bedspread.
coNnoH7 N vcrllN NE~VNtA vts,o)l

A bedspread for a brass bed that
harmonizes beautifully Is made Of two
widths Of natural pongee. Down the
center and around the edges are strips
Of Powered sateen, rose and blue on
black foundation. The strips Of
sateen are eight inches wide and gath.
cred slightly along both edges. The
bolster Is covered with the same ma.
terials and has strips Of sateen around
the middle and at either end. The Of.
feet is striking, and the materials are
very durablA :
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swered. 1T don't. The Jap don't
come In, for one"
"A cook amt a brOther?
Not when he's got a yellow skim"
answered Deming. "Well take I'D q
collection for Sandy. Rainey amt in
on the deal. We split it just twenty.
two ways. What have you got to say
about it?"
Ills tone was truculent, and Carlson
dld not appear disposed to check him.
he appeared not quite certain Of the
temper of the hunters.
you tigger we're all equal aboard"
said Lund slowly, "leavin' out Mr..
Ralney, Tamada an Sandy. You an
me. an Carlson an Harris there"-he
nodded toward one of the seaman
delegates who listened with his slack
mouth agape, scratching himself un!'
DER the armpit-"are all equal"
Deming cast a glance at Harris and,
for just a moment. hesitated.
Harris, squirming under the look of
Deming, which was aped by the sud-
den scrutiny of all the hunters, found
speech: How in h---ll did you know
| was here?' he demanded Of Lund.
" amt opened my mouth yit!"
THAT amt the truth, Harris" re-
piled Lund composedly. ITS allus
open. But if you want to know, I
smelled ye."
There was guffaw at the sally.
Carlsen's voice stopped it.
"lll answer the question, Lund. Yes
we're all equal. The world is not a
democracy. Harris, SO far, hasn't had
a chance to get the equal share that
belongs to him by rights. That's what
| meant by saying that the Karluk
was a little world Of its own. We're
all equal on board."s
Except Rainey, Tamada an Sandy.
Seems to me yOre argumint's got holes
in 1t, Carlson"
I'VE are waiting to know whether
you agree with Cs?" replied Carlson
His voice had altered quality. 1t held
the direct challenge. Lund accepted
it.
Il DON'T" he answered dryly. "There
amt emmy one Of you my equal, an
you've showed 1t. You had to band to-
gether In pack, like a flock of sheep,
with Carlson for sheepherder. I'm
talking" he went on in a tone that
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05
Rate Cut 10 Opposed.

Galveston, Tex-A protest against
ten per cent reduction in export rates
on cotton and cotton lintes to Pacific
ports, announced by the transconti.
mental Ines to become effective Janu.
ary l, was telegraphed to the Inter
state Commerce Commission by E. H.
Thornton, traffic manager Of the Gal.
weston Commercial Association, IS,
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05
!l1ZHlE 2&lllllE MISUNDERSTANDING
4 WOMEN ADOPT SUIT.FROCK: Ii
| FAVOR LUXURLANT FURS IL
ll1lIl-I-S I1l

.lE sleeveless slip-over dress,
which made its entry last sum.
mer and leaped into such uni.
versa favor, gave manufacturers of
dresses a useful cue. 1t served to
Show them that women are welcoming
substitutes for the blouse and skirt
combination, which, however good and
dependable, does grow tiresome. The
0ne-piece frOek, to be worn with a
separate coat or q fur piece, became
the rival of the tailored suit several
seasons ago. and recently some OBJ
servant and imaginative creator of
women's clothes introduced at the
right moment the suit-frock. In this
new type of costume the practical
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05
CHAPTER VI-continued.

B sAll right, sir" Rainey answered,
Getting a thrill at this first actual In.
|ltmation of the meeting. Hansen, II
seemed. was not to be one of the rep.
GI(sentatives of the seamen. And
ECarlsen had been smart enough to
Elorsfall Lund's demand for Rainey by
fixing some of the wind out Of the
giants sails and doing the unexpected.
Unless the hunters had suggested that
Raney be present. But that was hard
III likely, considering that he was to
be left out of the deal.
I'm just what capacity are you call.
if this conference?" Lund asked, when
Caflsen notified him in turn. 1.-THE
skipper amt dead, Is hep
\ represent the captain, Lund," re.
(phed the doctor. He entirely an
proves Of what l am about to suggest
! 10 you and the men. In fact have his
Signature to a document that ! hope
JOY will sign also. 1t will be greatly
syour interest to do so. am In pres
1t charge Of the Karluk."
lou amt a regular member Of this
Npedidon,I objected Lund stolldly.
neither am member of the crew,
M now. But the shippers my part
Il p this deal, signed, sealed and re-
eprlsd Afore ! 70 to emmy meetin' I'd
70 have a talk with him personal.
Ihet's fair enough, amt it?"
eyeral Of the hunters had gathered
NJ and Lunds question seemed a
efAl appeal. Carlson shrugged his
lders.
4 you had your eyesight," he said
gt brtally, you could soon see
the skipper was In no condition
FUSS matters, much less be pres
eies my eyesight," countered
Mi. Rainey here. Let him see
Upper and ask him q question or
~ kind Of a question? Pm ask
BIS doctor, Lund."
v one thing If he's read the paper
III he signed. ! want to be sure
An don't make 1t emmy Of
mess, Carlson, what I want to
hy partner, by proxy or other
q Second thing. I'd like to be sure
h alive. AS for yore standin'
eottor, oil I've got to say Is that
Odd pore doctor, so fur as De
q concerned, ennyway."
swo men stood facing each
Arisen looking evilly at the
nose black glasses warded off
te. 1t was wasting looks to
blind man. Equally to sneer.
bout between the two was
low, and both were casting
n veneer Of diplomacy. their
nanifesting itself in the raw.
! vas growing tense.
iancied that Carlson was not
aure Of his following, and re.
Lund's indignant refusal Of
back up his plans Of getting
. decisively.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05
Wilson Has Birthday.

Washington. -- Former President
Wilson recently celebrated his 65th
birthday at his home here. Many
cablegrams, kilograms and letters con.
tanning greetings were delivered at
the Wilson home on S street. Sew.
eral Of the more intimate friends OF
Mr. Wilson called to extend their
greetings in person.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05
Engineer 10 Injured.

Shreveport, La.-Charles Curry Of
Marshall, Texas, engineer Of the Tex.
as and Pacific, suffered painful
bruises when the train was derailed
near Caspiana, La. The train was
coming from New Orleans and due in
Shreveport at 11:55.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05
African Cinmas Close.

A Algiers.-All motion picture
theatres n the province Of Algiers
closed definitely with the coming Of
the New Year, owing to the imposition
Of an additional per cent tax, bring.
ing the total levy to 80 per cent of the
gross receipts. The closing affects
1000 musicians and 1000 other EN-.
ployes. ..-
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05
zank Il Receiving Aid.

London.-A dispatch to the London
Times from Rome says that in some
quarters Of the Italian capitol 1t il
said khat financial assistance for the
Banca Italiana Disconto is coming
from tho hanks allies = America
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05
Straight Line, sIIp.over Neoligee.

Stfal0ht Line, SIp'OVer Ne0''Vee'
The straight line, slip.oyer negligee
Is one Of the favorites. Cloth-of-silver
Is much used, also brocades. A love.
" thing Of black satin with round
neck, finished with narrow black silk
fringe, had several rows Of the fringe
trimming on the bottom Of the gar.
ment. The sleeves were full length.
rather full and slashed from shoulder
to wrist, where they were held In with
narrow bands Of fabric. A dull blue
girdle held tho garment In at the
waistllne.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05
German Envoy Is Received.

Washington. diplomatic relations
between Germany and the United
States were resumed officially when
Karl Lang, charge d'affaireP from the
German government, presented his
letters of credence and was received
by Secretary Hughes.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05
No Luck.

No Luck
Blackstone Heard you had an acci.
dent with your car. Was It damaged
muCh1
Webster No such luck. The best !
could Get from the insurana psepla
NJ ! new cat 4 paint
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05
Socialists Are Defeated.

Geneva.-A dispatch from Inns.
bruck says the Tyrol diet after a ses.
sion Of 81 consecutive hours, during
which there was continuous speech.
making, broke down the Socialist OBJ.
structon and voted the 1922 budget,
amounting to 100000 ,kronen.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05

the requirements Of those women who
like to be simply and quietly dressed
when they go about on everyday oc'
equations.
Another costume which Just now
suits the woman Of affairs is made
up Of a pretty one.piece frock which
has always with 1t on the street a
short coat Of fur or fur and fabric.
These frocks are made Of crepes, vel
vets or wooden In dark shades, and
Frightened with touches Of bright COL
or; they are long-sleeved and invite
the companlonship Of dainty Access
series In collars, vestees, chemisettes
and undersleeves.
It Is said that women are willing
to practice even a severe economy In
the matter Of frocks, and other things,
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05
Women Are Attacked.

Oklahoma City.-An attack upon 3
women packing employees was made
by three women strike sympathizers
at the gates Of the packing houses
here recently.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05

woman finds a suit and dress com.
bined, costing no more than a suit,
and making 1t possible for her to be
appropriately dressed either for the
street or business. or other ordinary
occasions.
In the Illustration above, one Of
these practical suit frocks Is shown
made Of taupe-colored duvetyn, and
worn over a tailored under-bodice. It
Is this under-bodice which makes 1t
possible to retain that flavor Of crisp
freshness which has always been the
glory Of the shirtwaist, or to tone up
the dress with something more fanci.
ful--the under-bodice Is varied to suit
occasion. Whatever the degree Of
dressiness the blouse may impart, on
the street the sult-frock presents the
appearance Of q tailored suit and meets
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05
Delicate Revenge.

s"You must have made few enc.
mics in your long political career1"
more than q few" answered Sen.
ator Sorghum. Il have forgiven them
oil"
"That Is magnanimous."
mot especially. BY forgiving them
I call their attention to the fact that
they never succeeded In injuring me
enough to earn my abiding resent.
ment."
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05
Bio Mills Are Reopened.

Big Mills Are Reopened.
Hammond, Ind.-The sheet mills Of
the Inland Steel Company which has
been down since Friday, December %,
has resumed operations.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-01-05
Refuse To Meet Miners,

and.-Representatives Of the
Pittsburgh Vein Coal Operators Asso.
citation Of Ohio, meeting here have
adopted resolution declining to at.
tend meeting with tho coal miners.
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Lost WarshIpp 10 Found.

Lost War3hlpp 10 FOUND.
Cherbourgh.-The British battle.
ship, Vengeance, which has been adrift
in a storm in the English channel, has
been safely towed into this port.