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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31

"Will he? There's a girl under sus-
picion, 100. She had no more to dc
with it than ! had. but she's likely Ia
get INTO mighty serious trouble just the
same"
~ amt read anything in the papers
lenly. Jus
. No, It hasn't got to the papers vet.
But 1t will. It's up to every man who
Knows anything about this to come
rs it?" The farmer looked bleakly
nc his visitor. Seems to me you take
a lot of interest in this. Who are you,
anyhow"
MY name is Kirby Lane"
Nephew Of the old man.
YES"
Olson gave snort Of dry, splcnetic
laughter. And you're out here sellin'
registered HCrefords." q"
Il have some for sale. But that's
NOT why l came to see YOU"
., Why did you come. them" asked
the scandinavian, his blue eyes hard
and defiant.
Il wanted to have n look at the man
who wrote the note to James Cunning
ham threatenin' to dry -gulch him if he
ever came to Dry Valley again"
1t was a center shot! Kirby was
sure of it. lie read il in the mans
face before anger began to gather in it..
m the man who wrote that let
ter, am II" The lips of Olson were
drawn back in vicious snarl.
You re the man."
You can prove that, O. course"
Yes"
How"
by your handwritin'. I've seen
three specimens of it today"
Where"
"One at the courthouse. one at the
bank that holds your note, an the third
at the Office OF the Enterprise. You
wrote an article urgin' the Dry Valley
people to fight Cunningham. That ar
ticle, in your own handwritin', is in my
pocket right now."
~ didn't tell them to gun him, did
That's not the point. What I'm
gcttln' at Is that the same man wrote
the article that wrote the letter to
Cunningham.
prove 1t. Prove it,"
The paper used in both cases was
torn from the same tablet. The writin'
is the same"
you've got a nerve to come out here
an tell me I'm the man that killed
Cunningham" Olson flung out, his face
flushing darkly.
I'm not sayin' that"
What are you Sayin' then? Shoot
it at me straight"
"lf l thought you had killed Cum
ningham | wouldn't be here now. What
! thought when | Cnme WaS thot vou
might know sOmcthiu' about 1t. didn't
come out here to trap you. NV idea
is that Hull did It. But I've made up
my mind you're hiGin' somethin'. I'm
sure Of it, You az good as told me so.
What is it," Kirby. resting easy in
the saddle with his weight on one stir
Tp, looked straight into the rancher's
eyes as he asked the question.
I'D be likely to tell you if I was.
I?' jccrcd Olson.
"Why not? Better tell me than wait
for the police T. third d-dcgrcc you. If
you're not in this KILN why not tell
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
Darby Now Has "FIre Police"

Darby now has n new body for the
borough protection, which is named the
Fire Police of Darby, Fire Patrol No.
?. They have been sworn In by JUS
croft, Joseph L. Carter, John Cover.
NJ. j. Hearn, John Kohler, Percy
Kelly, John Lochner. John Il. Simp-
son, John Shirlow, Samuel Thompson,
B. +. Vanderslice and William Keefe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31

A match is balanced on the bail Of
the focefnger
To accomplish this feat secretly
brenk off the tip Of the match at the
base. This leaves a number Of tiny
prongs or slivers Of wood. When the
inatch is set on the finger il is pressed
against the flesh and the tiny slivers
are inbedded very slightly. The match
Will then stand as long as desired. No
one else can do the trick, as they in
variably fail TO press the match into
the finger
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-31
BIZ WILLIAM MacLEOD RAINL
"Gunsight Pass" etc.
COPYRIGHT. foRe, bu wilton Macleod Rdfne

could not forget the bitter hatred OF
Cunningham the farmer cherished. That
hatred extended TO Hull. What q sweet
revenge to kill ono enemy and let the
other hang for the crime
A detail jumped to his mind. Olson
had picked up a stone and thrown It
to the rock pile--with his left hand.
To be continued tomorrow
Phoenix tribune., 1922-11-18
Crazy Laura.

nervousness. "Squint Rodaine don't
even recognize er on the street-much
less appear in company with 'er.
Something's 'appening!"
But what could she testify to?"
low should l know?" Harry said
it almost petulantly. 81 didn't even
know She
"Oyez. oyez, oyer It was the
bailiff. using a regular district-court
Introduction of the fact that an in-
quest was about to be held. The crowd
ed room sighed and settled. The coro-
ner stepped forward.
"We are gathered here tonight to
inquire into the death of man sup
posed to be L. A. Larsen, commonly
called 'Sissie,' whose skeleton was
found today in the Blue Poppy mine
AS sworn and true members of the
coroner's jury, l charge and command
you In the great name of the sovereign
state of Colorado, to do your full duty
in arriving at your verdict"
The jury, half risen from the chairs,
some with their left hands held high
above them, some with their right,
swore in mumbling tones to do their
duty, whatever that might be. The
coroner surveyed the assemblage.
First Witness" he called out |;
Harry Harkins !"
Harry went forward. clumsily seek
Ing the witness chair. He was ques-
toned regarding nothing more than
the mere finding Of the body. the iden-
tification by means of the watch, and
the notification of the coroner Fair
child was called. to suffer no more
from the queries of the Investigator
than Harry There was a pause. 1t
seemed that the inquest was over. A
saw neaple began to move toward the
Phoenix tribune., 1922-11-18
S. |. A. Club Notes

Ladies of the S. l. A. Club met
Monday afternoon with Mrs. P. F
McCutcheon, 1915 East Jefferson
street, and very enjoyable meeting
was held. Eleven members were pres
ent and two welcome visitors, Mrs.
johnson of El Paso, Texas, and Mrs.
]. Mullen of Phoenix After all busi-
ness had been transacted, delight
full lunch was served by the genial
hostess. The members were pleased
to know that their former president,
Mrs. Geo. W. Caldwell approved of
the efforts being put forth by this
club under its new president, Mrs. J..
T. Lucas, and all were encouraged by
her article in last weeks Tribune.
Arrangements were completed for the
Great Harvest Dinner to be given on
Nov 23 at the A. M. E. Zion church,
10th street and Washington. This
will be one of the most elaborate af-
fairs of the season and the public
is invited. Dinner will be served af-
ternoon and evening. Mrs. M. Noble,
reporter.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-11-18
The CrOSS-Cut

YOU names oai Of this-as long
Al possible"
She smiled in her mothering, know
ing way. Then she opened the door,
there to find a deputy from the
sheriff's office.
They've impaneled jury up at the
courthouse" he announced. 'The
coroner wants Mr.. Fairchild and Mr.
Harkins to come up there and tell
what they know about this here skele-
ton they found"
1t was the expected. The two men
went forth, to find the street about
the courthouse thronged, for already
the news of the finding of the skele-
ton had travelled far, even INTO the
little mining camps which skirted the
town Everywhere were black crowds
under the faint street lamps The
basement of the courthouse was illu-
minated; and there were clusters of
curious persons about the stairways
Through the throngs started Harry
and Fairchild, only to be drawn aside
by Farrell, the attorney.
"Tm not going to take a part in
this unless l have to-" he told them.
1T will look better for you if it isn't
necessary for me to make an appear
ance. How do you know but what
Thornton Fairchild was attacked by
this man and forced to kill in self-de-
fense? It's penitentiary offense for
a man to strike another, without suf-
ficient justification, beneath ground.
And had Sissie Larsen even so much
as slapped Thornton Fairchild, that
man would have been perfectly justi-
fled in killing him to protect himself.
Guide yourselves accordingly-and l
will be there only as a spectator, un-
less events should necessitate some
thing else"
They promised and went on, some
what calmer in mind. to edge their
way to the steps and to enter the
basement of the courthouse. The
coroner and his jury, composed of six
miners picked up haphazard along the
street-accOrding to the custom of
cOroners in general-were already
present. So was every person who
possibly could cram through the doors
of the big room To them all Fair
child paid little attention-aIl but
three.
They were on a back seat in the
long courtroom-Squint Rodaine and
his son, chalkier, yet blacker than
ever, while between them sat an old
woman with white hair which strag-
gled about her cheeks, a woman with
deep-set eyes, whose hands wandered
now and then vaguely before her; a
wrinkled woman, fidgeting about on
her seat, watching with craned neck
those who stuffed their way within
the already crammed room, her eyes
never still, her lips moving constant
ly, as though mumbling some never
ending rote. Fairchild stared at her,
then turned to Harry
who's that with the Rodaines?"
Harry looked furtively. "Crazy
Laura-his wife,
But"
"And she amt ere for anything
goOdw Harry's voice bore a tone of
Phoenix tribune., 1922-11-18
c. M. &. Church

Corner Seventh street and Jefferson.
M. Thompson, pastor. Residence, 112
South Seventh street Phone 1869.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching
at IL a. m. and p. m. Epworth
League at $3.50 p. m. Teachers
meeting every Wednesday evening.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-11-18
Church Of Coo in Christ

Corner Fourteenth street and Madi.
SON. Elder L. L. Britton, pastor.
Residence, 144S East Jefferson. Sun
day school at 10 a. m. Preaching at
II "a. m. and 1880 D. m. Services also
are held on Tuesday and Friday
nights of each week, beginning a,
7:30 o'clock.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-11-18
Antioch Baptist Church
(11th st. and Washington

c. A Gilmore, pastor Residence, 429
East Washington. Phone 2643. Sun
day school at 10 a. m. Preaching al
II a. M and p. m. B. Y. P. U. at
$3.50 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednes-
day evening. Bible study every Sun
day at 8 D. m.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-11-18
Second Baptist Church

Corner Fifth street and Jefferosn.
e. D. Green, pastor. Residence 1415
East Jefferson street. Sunday school
at $3.50 a. m. Preaching at II a. m.
and p. m. B. Y. P. U. at p. m.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-11-18
Hospital Club Notes

The Booker T. Washington Hospit-
al and Relief Club met Tuesday eve
ming at the home of DR.. and Mrs. w.
c. Hackett, 1884 East jefferson street,
and the attendance was excellent. Of
ficers for the ensuing year were elect
and the appointive offices will be fill
ed at the next meeting, after which
the entire staff will appear in the
club report. The treasurer made her
annual report, which was received,
adopted and placed in the hands of
the auditing committee. Following
are the names of new members who
enrolled at the meeting Tuesday
night: Mrs. T. T. Turner, Miss Jau-
nita Gillespie. Mrs. Marion Noble,
Mrs. Clara Clemons, Miss Hattie King
Mrs. N. w. Bradley, Mrs Ida Davis,
Mrs. Lucinda Roberts, Mrs Lulu
Lewis, Rev. VIM Lotion, Mr.. VIM.
Shannon, Mr. John Clemons, Mr.. VIM.
Day. Mr.. N. NJ Williams, Mr.. w.
H. Taylor. Mr.. J. Jackson, Mr.. N. Kel-
ly, Mr.. A Arbo, Mr. Paul Eldermann,
Mr.. Clarence Green, Mr.. Herbert
Simpson, Mr.. Chas. Mason, Mr.. Per-
ry McCutcheon, Mr.. Tom Irvine, Mr..
N. w. Bradley, Mr. Henry Davis and
Mr. G. H. Haywood. A very harmonious
meeting was held and after all bust
ness had been transacted, meeting
adjourned to meet Tuesday evening at
1884 East Jefferson street. Mrs. Ruby
Jones, president Miss Eliza Richard
son, reporter.
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Dunbar Club Notes
Ladies of the Dunbar Art mad Lit
erary Club met Thursday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. w. ] Jones,
1746 East Jefferson street with Mrs.
1. A. Dair as hostess. A splendid
meeting was held and the hostess
served delicious refreshments. Next
meeting will be with Mrs. ]. ]. Brown
1922 East jefferson street. All mem
bers urged to attend as business OF
Importance is to be transacted. Mrs.
J. J. Brown, reporter.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-11-18
Dunbar Club Notes
Notice to the Public

Now is the time to drop into
the B. B. Second Hand Store, IL
South 4th street, and buy your
winter furnishings. Anything you
need may be had at this store.
New suits, made-to-measure, and
if your suit doesn't fit, your mon
ey back with a smile. Shoes, hats,
dresses, furs and lots of other
things for men, women and chill
dren. Shot guns, rifles, revolvers,
, watches, clocks, rings and many
other things too numerous to
mention. Drop in any time. You
are welcome whether you wish to
buy or not
8. BANKS, Mgr.
II 50. 9Th Ct
Phoenix tribune., 1922-11-18
Passes to Reward

Passes to Reward
Mr.. Cooper, an old timer, who the
past several years has been in failing
health, passed away last Friday at the
Booker T. Washington Memorial Hos
pitaL Mr.. Cooper was a familiar fig
ure on the streets of Phoenix and
was well liked by all. For many years
he was employed as janitor for the
Heath Studio. The remains were
sent to the H. M. Maus undertaking
parlors and interment was made last
Saturday
Phoenix tribune., 1922-11-18
Grace Baptist churcn

S22 South Montezuma avenue. J. n.
Jones, minister Sunday school at 10
a. m Preaching at II a. m. and 1880
p. m. Everybody come-praying
Phoenix tribune., 1922-11-18
Church DIRECTORY
A. M. E. Church

A. NJ. z. Church
Corner Second street and Jefferson.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching
at IL a. m. and p. m. Christian En-
deavor at 6:15 p. m. Prayer meeting
Wednesday night. General class
every Sunday at 1915 p. m.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-11-18
A Real Gift

A Real Gift
Mr.. Perry Payne of 64 South Third
street, is the recipient of twol live
opossums, the gift of brother-in-law
from Georgia. Mr.. Payne is taking
great care of these animals and says
that he expects to enjoy them on
Thanksgiving Day. All true southern
ers will read this article and weep.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-11-18
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Home from Chicago

Home from Chicago
Mrs. Floyd Wilson returned few
days ago from a pleasant visit with
relatives in Chicago. She is staying
at the home of Mrs. F. G. Galbraith.
GIG So. 3rd Avenue.
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Leaves for Texas
Mrs. Laura Williams, who resides
on South 5th Avenue, left this week
for Dallas, Texas, to visit her mother
and other relatives and friends. She
expects to remain two months or
more.
On Sick List
Mr.. Geo. M. Finley, the transfer
man, has ben confined to his home
this week on account of illness. He is
improving and hopes to be out soon.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-11-18
Delivering the Goods

DeIIVerIng the Goods
Brother Rosser, the vegetable deal
or, is growing more popular every day
with Phoenix housewives. They have
discovered that he carries the best of
everything in the fruit and vegetable
line and now they wait for him. He
says that he cannot be in every place
at the same time, but if the ladies
will just be patient, he'll be there.
Brother Rosser is a pioneer resident
of Phoenix and is loved by everyone.
He will appreciate your trade.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-11-18

was large and the Rev. Endicott
preached two able sermons. Next Sun
day, Nov. 10, will be quarterly meet
ing day and the presiding elder will
again be in charge. He plans to re-
main until the new pastor for Tanner
Chapel arrives. All Phoenix is invit-
ed to the quarterly meeting Sunday.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-11-18
New Pastor Here

NEW Pastor mere
Rev. Moore, from Sapulpa. Okla, is
the new pastor for Tanner Chapel A.
M. E. church, and arrived Friday
morning to take charge of the work
here His wife is with him and they
are staying at the parsonage. He will
make his first talk to Phoenix audi
ence Sunday. Come and hear him.
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Great Singer Coming
Anita Patti Brown, worlds greatest
soprano singer, will appear in recital
Friday night, Nov. "a at the High
School Auditorium, under the aus
pices of the Federation of Colored
Women's Clubs. A rare treat is in
store for all who attend. Let's Go!
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Spiritual Meetings
Excellent meetings are being held
every Sunday at Antioch Baptist
church and the pastor, DR.. c. A. Gil
more delivers able and inspiring SER
mons You are always welcome to at
tend at this church.
Excellent Services
!. :. I.
Last Sunday was a great day at
Tanner Chapel A M. E. church. The
presiding elder, Rev. Endicott, arriv.
ed Friday morning and had charge OF
the services Sunday The attendance
Phoenix tribune., 1922-11-18
Here fromTexas

Mr.. H. C. Christy, of Fort Worth,
Texas, is a recent arrival and is stay
ing with his niece and her husband,
Rev. and Mrs. L. Wynne on South 11th
avenue. Mr.. Christy is a first class
cook, and seeks employment in this
line
Phoenix tribune., 1922-11-18
Great Revival

Great Revival
The Rev. T. C. Cunningham of Ell
Paso, Texas, is assisting the pastor,
Rev. M. Thompson Of the C. M. E.
church, in a ten days revival meet
ing at this church. Sunday was a
red letter day and Dr. Cunningham
preached two inspiring sermons to
large audiences. The meetings will
continue for several days and all are
invited to attend Sunday will be
another big day at this church and
you should hear Dr. Cunningham.
Smyrna times., 1922-11-08
AT THE OPERA HOUSE

Thursday night-"The Great Mira
cle''-One is highly entertained by
this picture, taking home something
worth while after seeing the story un-s
folded. The acting and photography
are splendid. In fact, everything that
goes to make an excellent picture has
been brought into the play.'-rhe De-
troit News. "The filming of the Bible
story is beautifully done and holds the
interest throughout. In fact, the pic
ture is excellent. Toledo Blade. An
event in the theatricals of Smyrna,
The Eminent Actor-Evangelist Robert
Downing, Presenting and appearing in
person with "The Great Miracle" A
Stupendous Creation presented by
Americas Greatest Tragedian. Past
Present Yesterday-Today Tomorrow.
An ambitious presentation of human
progress. You will be thrilled. You
will be happy; You will be inspired
You will be entertained. You will see
the greatest motion picture on tour
Friday and Saturday-Priscilla Dear
in "Wild Honey" A great outdoor
picture that will fairly raise you out
of your chair.
Monday and Tuesday-Pretty Jus
tine johnson in "a Heart To Let"
Next Week-Anna Q.Nilson in"Wh!
Girls Leave Home"
Smyrna times., 1922-11-08
To Take Census of Pigs on Farms

Delaware farmers, don't be alarm
ed if your rural carrier persists in
knowing the number of brood sows
and pigs you have on your farm, for
that is what he is going to do. The
Postofice Department announced last
week that the fall census of the num-
ber of brood sows and pigs on farms
from every State in the Union will be
taken by Uncle Sans carriers, be-
ginning November l. Five Hundred
thousand questionable cards have been
printed by the Department of Agri-
culture. The cards are being sent TO
postmasters by whom they will be dis
tributed among carriers. Each car
rier is asked to get ten or twelve
farmers to supply the required infor-
nation, being careful to avoid spe-
cial selection of the farms to be re-
ported so that the return will be typ
ical.
Smyrna times., 1922-11-08
AT the MOUieS
AT THE PALACE THEATRE

Friday and Saturday-''The Fatal
Marriage"-A shipwreck pictured
with all the consummate mastery of
D. w. Griffith is but one of the big
episodes that make "The Fatal Mar
riage,'' starring Wallace Reid and
Lillian Gish, drama of truly unusual
proportions. 1t is based upon Lord
Tennyson's immortal poem "Enoch
Arden" which through generations of
school children has been memorized
by millions in all parts of the world.
The shipwreck in itself is a most
thrilling episode. 1t is done with all
the finish and mastery that marks the
bigger Griffith productions. The great
sailing vessel on which Enoch embarks
against the wishes of his young wife,
meets laundering storms. 1t is swept
fore and aft. The waves lash the hull
with merciless blows. Enoch and his
mates are imprisoned in a cabin but
when the huge combers dash against
the walls the cabin is swept into the
sea and the men with it. They are
carried by some kind fate to an un-
charted island where two of the sur
vivors succumb and Enoch alone sur
wives. From this point on the story
moves with truly powerful dramatic
force. The return of the bearded
Enoch to his home, years after his
disappearance, to find his wife mar
| Tied tn another iS a dramatic roOpnant
that every one who sees the picture
will long remember.
Tuesday and Wednesday-"The Ad-
ventures of Robinson Crusoe"-Chap.
ter Two, "Shipwrecked". For the
feature attraction see adv.
Smyrna times., 1922-11-08
STRIPS GIRL OF CLOTHING AND
STEAL AUTO NEAR REYBO[D
PARTY FROM WILMINGTON AT
Tackled BY SUPPOSED SOLDIERS
Miss Downs Cruelty Treated and Left
Along Roadside to Shiver-Detec-
tives Put on the Case

Along Roadside to Shiver-Detec-
tives Put on the Case
Two young women of Wilmington |
deprived of the protection of two male |
escorts, who were rendered unconsci- |
Gus by being beaten on the head with !
revolvers, were brutally attacked on
the road near Reybold Station about
midnight Wednesday night, by three
men, thought to be soldiers, one of the
young women being stripped of her
clothing and the other escaping by
running away. The party consisted
of Fred NJ. Card, a driver for the l.
X. L. Taxicab Company, living at 3O2
Tatnall street, who was accompanied
by Elmer Taylor and two young wom-
en-, Miss Rose Taylor and Miss Blanch
Downs. At Fourth and French streets
three men, thought to be soldiers,
hailed the taxicab and asked to be
taken to Delaware City. 1t was de-
cided that they would all make the
trip together, according to statements
made to the police Thursday morning.
All went we'll until at point close to
ReybOld, when the car was stopped at
the request of the strangers. The
driver, Card, and Elmer Taylor, were
then struck over the head with the
| butt end Of revolvers held by two of
the men, while the third man seized
the two girls and prevented their es-
cape. The unconscious men were pull
ed from the taXicab and thrown to the
road, leaving the girls helpless in the
car with the three men. Finally Miss
Downs, according to her statement to
the police was knocked down by one
of the men and while held on the
ground was stripped of every bit of
her clothing, which was placed in the
taXicab and carried away by the men
, when they left, leaving her shivering
along an open road at night. Miss
Taylor told the police that she was
also knocked down but escaped SIM
liar treatment as that given Miss
Downs, by running. She said the sup
posed SOLDIERS" shouting "shoot her,
but no shots were fired! Miss Downs
was then compelled to get up and af-
ter being subjected to brutal treat
ment by the soldiers" was compelled
to walk away from the car, which the
men cranked up and hurried away in
Z coming in the direction of Whining
ton. About the time the supposed
i. soldiers left, Card and Taylor revived
/ sufficiently to get up and care for th'
l girls as best they could. Wrapped il
+. a blanket Miss Downs was taken t.
= a nearby home where she was provid
:. ed with clothing, and the party returl
4 ed to Wilmington in another car tha
r was sent for them. Card reported tn
t occurrence to the IXL TaXicab Com
pany and they in turn notified the pc
: lice. State Detective John Moore an
City Detectives Riley and Pierce wer
y detailed on the case. The stolen ca
is a 7-passenger Studebaker touring
bearing Delaware license No. 1882.
The number of the engine is LAC
The car is valued at $1,935. The VIZ
men were taken to Fort DUPONT tn
d next day but failed to identify me
who attacked them.