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The St. Charles herald., 1922-10-28
with murder. And that story now was

with murder. And that story now was
at its beginning.
II saw them together that afternoon
early" the old woman was saying. Il
came up the road just behind them,
and they were fussing. Both OF 'em
acted like they were mad at each 9TH
er, but Fairchild seemed to be the
maddest.
II didn't pay much attention ito
them because just thought they were
fighting about some little thing and
that it wouldn't amount to much. l
went on up the gulch-I was gathering
flowers. After awhile the earth shook
and 1 heard a big explosion, from away
down underneath me-like thunder
when it's far away. Then, pretty
soon, saw Fairchild come rushing
out of the mine, and his hands were
all bloody. He ran to the creek and
washed them, looking around to see
IL anybody was watching him-but he
didn't notice me. Then, when he'd
washed the blood from his hands, he
got up on the road and went down into
town. Later on, I thought saw all
three Of 'em leave town, Fairchild,
Sissie and fellow named Harkins. So
I never paid any more attention to II
until today. That's all know"
She stepped down then and went
back to her seat with Squint Rodaine
and the son, fidgeting there again.
craning her neck as before, while
Fairchild, son of man just accused
Of murder, watched her with eyes fas-
cinated from horror. The coroner
looked at a slip Of paper in his hand.
"William Barton" he called. A mi
ner came forward, to 60 through the
usual formalities, and then he asked
the question:
'"Did you see Thornton Fairchild on
the night he left Ohadi?"
"Yes, lot of us saw him. He drove
out of town with Harry Harkins, and
fellow who we all thought was Sis
sic Larsen"
"That's all. Gentlemen Of the jury.
he turned his back on the crowded
room and faced the small, worried ap
pearing group on the row Of kitchen
chairs, "you have heard the evidence
You will find room at the right In
which to conduct your deliberations
Shutting forms faded through the
door at the right. Then followed long
moments Of waiting, in which Robert
Fafrchild's eyes went to the floor, In
which he strove to avoid the gaze OF
every one in the crowded courtroom
He knew what they were thinking
that his father had been murderer
and that he-well, that he was blood
of his fathers blood. He could heal
the buzzing Of tongues, the shifting Of
the courtroom on the unstable chairs
and he knew fingers were pointing al
him. For once in his life he had not
the strength to face his fellow men
A quarter of an hour-a knock on the
door-then the six men clattered fortf
again, to hand piece of paper to tht
coroner And he, adjusting his glasses
turned to the courtroom and read:
1--WE, the jury, find that the de
ceased came to his death from injurie!
The St. Charles herald., 1922-10-28
THE CROSS-CUT

long for i'm to get. We're going after
this mine 'ammer and tOngs now!
When noon came, Robert Fairchild'
with his mysterious telegram, Doaro-
ed the train for Denver, while in his
pocket was a list demanding the out
lay of nearly thousand dollars: sup
plies of fuses, of dynamite, of drills,
of a forge. of single and double JACK
sledges. of illuminate caps-a little OF
everything that would be needed III
the months to come, if he and AIRY
were to work the mine. 1t was only
a beginning, a small quantity OF each
article needed, part of which could be
picked up in the junk yards at rea'
The St. Charles herald., 1922-10-28

1--WE, the jury, Ftno NAT tne OecedSeo
Came to His Death From injuries
Sustained at the Hands Of Thornton
FairchiId."
sustained at the hands Of Thornton
Fairchild. in or about the month OF
June, 1892"
That was all, but 1t was enough.
The stain had been placed; the thing
which the white-haired man who had
sat by a window back In indianapolis
had feared all his life had come after
death.
It seemed hours before the court
room cleared. Then, the attorney at
one side. Harry at the other, he start
ed out of the courtroom.
The crowd still was on the street,
milling, circling, dividing itself into
little groups to discuss the verdict.
Through them shot scrambling forms
Of newsb0ys. Daxedly, simply Tor the
sake OF something to take his mind
from the throngs and the gossip about
him, Fairchild bought paper ana
stepped to the light to glance over the
first page. There. emblazoned under
the aExtra" heading, was the story
OF the finding Of the skeleton In the
Blue Poppy mine. while beside It was
something which caused Robert Fair
child to almost forget, for the moment,
the horrors Of the ordeal which he
was undergoing. II was paragraph
leading tho personal column OF the
small, amaIeurisl sheet. announcing
the engagement Of Miss Anita Natalie
The St. Charles herald., 1922-10-28
"That's q lie-that's q lie and
you know II"
(ro BE coNrINUED.)
.L;ttue Corporal"

Little Corporal" was the title IA
miliarly bestowed rpcr Napoleon Bo-
naparte by his atimiring soldiers after
the Battle of Lodi 1900. IN aIlusinn
to his small statare. youthful appear
ance and surprising bravery
The St. Charles herald., 1922-10-28
You Can Get Back
Your Grip on
Health

parsons suffering from stomach
trouble and who are under weight
and an ever-ready friend In Tanlac.
This celebrated medicine has ended
Indigestion and increased the weight
for thousands Of people everywhere.
Mrs. O. D. Flaherty. 1905 Grace st..
Lynchburg, Va, says:
my sons health was fully restored
nv Tanlac and he actually cameo
twenty pounds in weight. After every
meal ] suffered terribly from severe
pains, palpitation and sl1ertness OF
breath. and had awful headaches. de
was terribly nervous, too. He Is
working now every day and Is IN as
good health as he ever was"
Under nourishment Is the cause OF
most cases Of under weight. Tanlac
enables the stomach to extract the
healthy nutriment from the food
builds up the wholes body and In
cresses the weight to normal. MIL
lions of people have testified to It's
great benefits. Get a bottle today
at any good Observation-Disclosures
The St. Charles herald., 1922-10-28
"R. V. BARNHAM,
"H. & r. Building. "

A moment Of staring, then Fairchild
passed the telegram over to Harry for
his opinion. There was none. To-
gether they went across the street
and to the Office Of FsUell. their at
torney. He studied the telegram long
Then:
II can't see what on earth 1t means,
unless there is some information
about this skeleton or the inquest. II
were you, I'd CO."
"But supposing it's some sort Of
trap?"
mo matter what 1t Is, go and let
the other fellow do all the talking.
Listen to what he has to say and tell
him nothing. I'd 60 down on the noon
train-thatll get you there about two.
You can be back by 1890 tomorrow"
"No e can't" It was Harry's' inter-
ruption as he grasped pencil and pa.
per. ave got q list Of things . mile
The St. Charles herald., 1922-10-28

Hurry, mother! Even q sick child
loves the "fruity" taste of California
Fig Syrup" and 1t never fails to open
the bowels. A teaspoonful today may
prevent sick child tomorrow. II con-
stipated. bilious, feverish, fretful, has
cold. collie. or II stomach Is sour, tongue
coated, breath bad, remember q good
cleansing M the little bowels u often
all that IL necessary.
Ask your druggist for genuine 'Cali-
fornia Fig Syrup" which has directions
TOR babies and children Of all ages
printed on bottle. Mother! You must
say "CalifornIa" or you may get an imi.
tation fg syrup.-Advertiseme
The St. Charles herald., 1922-10-28

Maybe.
II hear you are going with lady,
judge"
"Sorter. Would 1t be contempt Of
court If I kissed herr'
II dunno. These are queer days,
Maybe 1t would be contempt Of court
II you didn't."-Louisville Courier
Journal.
The St. Charles herald., 1922-10-28
ovsrae'ns the Optimism.

"U sssS Vpes""SsUs
1T u our duty to be cheerful un-
ier all circumstances"
7 don't think so," replied Cactus
Joe. "A man who can grin when he
has had a full hand beaten 10 mere
hypocrfta."
The St. Charles herald., 1922-10-28
Thoughtful.

An old Irishman was struggling
along the highroad with a heavy
bundle, when friend passed In cart.
It was a hot day. so the friend,
thinking Pat would be glad OF iift'
said: "Jump up here, old man."
Pat was delighted and, after climb
ing up, rested his bundle carefully on
his knee.
"Put your bundle on the seat" said
his friend.
"Oh. no." Pat answered. "Since you
are so good as to give me ride, Ofli
not be after asking you to carry me
bundle as well !"
The St. Charles herald., 1922-10-28

IS cents buys bottle Of 'Danderine'
at any drug store. After one applica-
ton of this delightful tonic you cannot
ind q particle Of dandruff or falling
hair. Besides, every hair shows new
life, vigor, brightness, more color and
abundance.-Advertis
Evening star., 1922-05-09
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK.

BALTIMORE, May 9.-Sheep and
lambs were in very liberal supply for
week, ending yesterday here, jumping
from 2,122 head last week to 6.as5
head this week. Market was corre-
spondingly lower. Bulls, cows and
steers opened steady, but steers
closed very dull. Hogs were In fair
supply and brought shade higher
price. Calves continued in liberal and
had fair demand.
Receipts for week ended noon yes
terday were 1895 head. against 3,73S
ket for the week; steers, choice, 500
to $50: good butcher. 7.25a7.75; me-
dunn, 6.25 to 100; common, 500 to
500: heifers, choice. SIS to 7.25; rair
to. good, SITS to $50; common to me
dunn, 500 to $50; bulls, choice, $50
mon to medium, 3.75 to 4.50; cows
choice, 500 to SIS; fair to good, 400
to ATS: common to medium, 200 to
$50.
Maryland and Pennsylvania cows
generally LOO lower than above quo
tations.
Sheep and lambs-Receitps for week
head, against 2,122 head last week;
sheep, 800 to $50; lambs, 1900 to
1900.
Hoss-Receipts for week ended noon
yesterday were 1885 head, against
1878 head last week: lights, 11.S5; ;
heavy, 11.65 to 11.S5; medium. 11.65-to
11.S5: pigs. HIS: light pigs, 11.U0;
roughs. 500 to 9.25.
Calves-Receipts for week ended
noon \yesterday were 1.647 head,
against 1859 head last week; calves,
500 to 9.75; extra, 1000.
Evening star., 1922-05-09
NORTHERN PACIFIC PANIC
RECALLED BY OLD-TIMERS

NEW YORK, May 9-Memories Of
the famous Northern Pacific panic of
the New York Stock Exchange.
which occurred twenty one years
ago, were recalled today by veteran
traders as they gathered for busi-
ness. but in several instances the
memories were too filled with regret
for open discussion.
why rake up the past?" asked r.
H. Thomas. former president of the
exchange. who stood in the lime
light on that memorable day by pay
ing the top r-ice of $1,000 each. in
cash, for 800 .ihares of the stock.
Mr. Thomas, once one Of the most
active traders on the floor, is now
advanced in years and his voice. due
to the constant strain of many years
spent around the trading posts,
scarcely rises above a whisper.
The central figures in that gigantic
business drama are all dead. They
were James j. Hill and Edward H.
Hartman, railroad magnates. and J..
p. Morgan and Jacob Schiff, bankers.
1t was the battle between the Hill
Morgan and the Hartman Schiff
combinations for the control of the
road that sent the stock soaring
from s170 to $1,000 in two hours
trading. And it was the agreement
between the warning. financiers at
midday that no stock would be called
den formation of a big banking pool
Of 19,5OO,OO0, that saved the ex-
change from disaster. If current
prices were to be the test on that
day, the great majority of the stock
exchange houses might have been
termed insolvent.
Memories of that day are still fresh
in the minds of old-titne traders, but
the gist of their comment was:
Lets not talk about it."
Evening star., 1922-05-09
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK, May 9.#3eport of
further heavy rains in the western
belt and Unexpectedly strong Liver
pool cables were followed by re-
newal of active general buying in
the cotton market here at the OPEN
ing today. First prices were 10 to 47
points higher. making new high rec
ords for the movement on all posi-
tions. Additional May notices repre-
senting 100 bales were reported in
circulation. but May sold up to 20.35
on covering by shorts, while the ad-
vance carried October up to 1880, or
$50 points above the low level of
last March.
2o.20 to 20.3s: July. 1880 to 1870:
October. 1880: December. 1880: jan
uary, 1885.
ed unfavorable crop reports from
Texas and better Liverpool prices
than due put the cotton market
:: strongly higher on the opening call
!: today, but after advances of 81 to a
points great deal of realizing by
, longs was encountered and sharp
reaction resulted. By the end of the
first hour of business the advance
was pared down to only to IL
points. July traded as high as 1915
and then fell back to 1912.
Futures opened steady-May. 1926;
July, 1887; October. 1895; December,
1889: January. 1890.
y LIVERPOOL. May Cotton. spot.
I'm increased demand: prices strong;
good middling, 1908; full middhng,
IFS; middling. 11.60; low middling,
lilo; good ordinary, 1925: ordinary,
e.75. Sales. $4,000 bales. including
$500 American. Receipts, 10000
hales, including 19.10O American. F'u-
lures closed barely, y,steady-May. II. So:
July, 11.29; September, 11.22; October,
11.16; December, -11.07i January,
l1.O2; March, 1924.
Evening star., 1922-05-09
Increased Building Activity
Has Relieved Employment
ny E, ID, JENCKES
Dispstch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The star
ST. PAUL. May 9.-Hundreds OF
new settlers have come into the
northwest in the last few weeks. This
indicates plainly the steady improve
ment in economic conditions in this
district. Minnesota farms were Sc
cured by sixty new families in April,
the majority of them coming from
the middle western states. Railroads
report that the inquiries they have
received forecast a graf influx OF
homeseekers in the next few months.
The crop situation continues prom
ising. The seeding of grains Is close
to completion. soil conditions are ex-
cellent and fields are sprouting. in
many sections. The average acreage
has been sown but seed has been
cheaper and labor less expensive than
in recent years and a profitable har-
vest is expected.
Greatly stimulated Nuilding actfv1-
ty has relieved the e. ."loyment sit
uation. especially in the 'rger CEN
ters. In this city alone the "e thou
employment to more than 5000 men
in April.
Twin Cities wholesalers and job
bers report continued improvement
in sales, although the bulk of the
shipments are to supply current needs.
Mail orders have commenced to In
crease and retail trade is better due
to more seasonab1e weather. The
improved general conditions are re-
flected in increased bank deposits.
the largest increases being reported
by banks doing a large country busi-
Evening star., 1922-05-09
Builders Are Scrambling
for Materials in New York
BY JAMES ALLERTON.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. May 9.-EXport busi-
ness through this port is brighten
ing perceptibly and this is having
an improving effect on many COM
modify lines. Heavy stocks Of tex
tiles have been reduced and con-
sumption is now believed to have
come within reaching distance, OF
production. AS a result the markets
for cotton cloths. silks and woolens
are stronger, sales are larger and
prices are higher. The price ad-
vances, however, have not kept pace
with the advances in raw cotton silk
and wool.
Retail trade has responded strong
ly~ to the more seasonable weather
this week. but the volume of spring
clothing disposed of has been far
under normal. Anticipation of fu-
ture requirements. however, is now
more of a factor in most OF the
wholesale markets.
Builders are scrambling for bricks.
which are in scant supply, and all
building materials are firm. Trained
workers in the building trades are
in demand and many are command
ing bonuses. Carpet and floor Gov
ering manufacturers are extremely
busy and hardware merchants are
moving goods in increasing quantl-
ties. The general outlook in the hide
leather and shoe markets is bright
ening and foreign demand is making
itself felt.
Evening star., 1922-05-09
BY H. b. LAUFMAN.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PITTSBURGH, May 9.-Steel pro-
duction is being maintained regard
less of the coal strike and the out
puts of other manufactured lines are
showing increases. There are few
changes to be noted from day to day
in the miners strike, but operators
are now reporting moderate in
creases in production in the districts
least affected by the walkout.
The tendency of iron and steel
prices is toward higher levels, and If
it had not been for the strike pro-
duction would be headed in the same
direction.
A steady stream of coal is flowing
into this district from West Virginia,
special arrangements having been
made with the railroads for the
movement, but in many instances re-
serves are being drawn upon TO
maintain plant operation. For first
time in history coal is moving north.
ward on the Ohio river. Millions OF
tons have been shipped southwark,
but never before have coal shipments
moved by water in the opposite dl-
rection.
Retail trade conditions are improV-
ing, and with the betterment coilec-
tions are becoming easier. Plumbing
supplies and all building materials
are in excellent demand.
Evening star., 1922-05-09
WOOL DEMAND ACTIVE.

BOSTON. May 9 Especially Active
competition is still in progress among
dealers for the western wool clips,
and it is estimated prices today had
risen from 20 to Is per cent on the
ranges for territory woods since the
furry Of buying started. Fine and
medium woods. which are in scant
supply here, were active today. For
eign markets were strong, with ad-
vances recorded in some grades reach
ing as much as 10 per cent from last
week.
American buyers were prominent in
many of the foreign markets.
Evening star., 1922-05-09
FOREIGN TRADE GAINS,
Mass, Ma,

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. May 9.-Im-
ports have definitely turned the cor
ner and are now increasing, and fig
lires for the month Of March make
it probable, though not certain. that
exports also have passed their low
est point, according to a survey of
the foreign trade situation of the
United States made public by the
Harvard economic service,
Evening star., 1922-05-09
MR.. D. C. TAXPAYER:

In our opinion ID. G. Taxes are un-
cOnstitutionally levied. Pay them
under protest and donate what you
wish toward financing the fight in
court In test case we propose to
institute. SO you can get them re-
funded in case of success Of suit.
The Dollar Trust, SOC Munsey Bldg.
Franklin 0O85
Evening star., 1922-05-09
Washington Stock Exchange

SALES.
Washington Gas $500 at 94A, $500 at
94A.
Washington Railway and Electric com.-2s
at 393s. % at 39ss.
Washington Railway and Electric pfd.-1I
at GSz.
AFTER CALL
Capital Traction $500 at 97A. 3
Capital Traction-20 at 97%.
Washington Railway pfd-25 at 80.
Capital Traction-i0 at 97h.
Washington Railway pfd.-25 at 69M.
Washington Gas Light at SAN.
Money-Call loans. Gas per- cent.
Evening star., 1922-05-09
PUBLIC UTILITY.

Cambria Steel for year ending De-
cember 81, 1921, reports a net loss
Of $4,o77,71O after interest. depre-
citation and dividends.
Evening star., 1922-05-09
Commodity Reports
From Various Sections
Furniture.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Mays (Spe-
ciaD.-Skilled furniture workers now
are receiving IS to 65 cents an hour
here, with extras. Several furniture
plants are busIly engaged in making
radio cabinets.
Evening star., 1922-05-09
TENDENCY OF IRON AND STEEL
PRICES TOWARD HIGHER LEVELS
Outputs of Other Manufactured Lines
) Increase Despite Strike-Remark-
able Goal Movement.

ders for cocoa beans recently from
candy and confectionery trade. but
sentiment Is somewhat in favor or
lower prices because Of increased ar
rivals
Evening star., 1922-05-09

The Star has censored the ad-
vertising on this page for the
protection Of its readers. How
ever, II there should be any
cause for complaint We Will make
q full and impartial investtga-
ton.
The Star strongly recommends
that you consult an ofdcer Of
some bank or some member Of
the local stock exchange before
making any tnvestmsnt 1t any
time. -"
Evening star., 1922-05-09

NEW YORK, May 9 (SpeciaD.-
There is an extremely poor demand
for coal here. Prices have increased
on all kinds Of coal, but demand has
not kept pace.
Evening star., 1922-05-09
Automobiles.

Automobiles.
DETROIT. May (SpeciaD.-In-
creased prices for steel products are
presenting difficulties to auto manu-
facturers here. They would like to
see stabilized prices, but present
market factors seem opposed to that
state at present.
SYRACUSE. May 9 (SpeciaD.-
Franklin auto factory Is rushing pro-
duction and recently exceeded all rec
ords for one days deliveries. when
4O3 were turned over to customers.
Hay.
SEATTLE, May 9 (Specia).-Wash-
| ington hay market is cleaned out of
1921 crop. Farmers anticipate bet
ter season this year than last, which
was Improbable.
BOSTON, May 9 (SpeciaD.-Sudden
lump in raw cotton has quickened
inquiry for cotton cloth in New Eng
land markets. Print cloth business
is extremely active and prices are
back to highest level since rally at
frst of the year.
Iron and Steel.
PITTSBURGH. May (Specia)-
Prices on iron enameled ware are ex-
pected to advance. owing to the up
WdTU movement III pig lFOus FluIQD-
ing supplies are in growing demand
| with expansion in building operations.
orders show Improvement from all
sections Of country. Just prior to
| coal strike. basic pig iron moved
from SIS to $40. There is now talk
of market reaching $27.
SHARON, Pa. May 9 (SpeciaD.-
Sharon Steel Hoop will start its fin-
fshfng mills this week, after a shut
down on account of fuel shortage.
| Canned Goods.
PORTLAND, Me-. May 9 (Specfal)-
Maine Gamers are planning new
can for corn on cob this season. This
container will be seven inches tall,
holding four full ears Of corn, and
will replace the five and one-half inch
tins, which held four or five ears.
Hats.
PHILADELPHIA, May 9 {Special).-
Straw hat season opened officially
here without any exciting develop
! ments. Buying was not brisk.
Cocoa Beans.
NEW YORK, May 9 (SpeciaD.-
There have been some moderate Or
Evening star., 1922-05-09
Money to Loan

Prevailing interest and commission.
Joseph l. Weller 81 siS.' w;sa 81 .sa Il T.1:. m.
Evening star., 1922-05-09
Tobacco.

Tobacco.
NEW ORLEANS, May (SpeciaD.-
cargo of 100000 pounds tobacco
Tor French government now is being
loaded here. A similar cargo will be
shlpped from Baltimore.