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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-20

TO tackle the game alone. He wanted
somebody else to run all the risk, and
then turn over his share. Do you get
it nowY"
"Sure: he blew the thing to Har-
ris."
"In a way-yes He sent for him
to come back from England, but with
out explaining just what his graft
was. On the way over Harris picked
up another end Of the same net, and
went after 1t himself. He wasn't un-
der any obligation to Waldron, and
preferred to play his hand alone"
"And the Russian has found that
out, and now he butts in."
"That's the way I'd read the CARDS.
Costigan."
He sat silent a long while, and lit
a cigar and watched him, his great
hands closing and unclosing, as he
slowly reviewed the situation.
"Say, this guy what was bumped
off-did, whoever did it, get anythingT
+ "His pockets were rit1ed, the papers
say-all but little change"
"Are you sure this fellow Alva didn't
have that bunch of money along with
him?"
"No! I'm not sure, of course, but
Harris had been shadowing him for
a month. Still, come to think, Alva
was with Krantz the same night He
might have touched him."
"With WhOp
Krantz-Adolph Krantz-the bank
er. Kulb, Krantz and Company, over
in Wall street." l explained.
"Is he the same guy that X stands
for in the letter."
"No doubt. He and Harris had an
interview at PAT lie Compte street"
lie Compte, hey I wonder who
lives there?"
"Well, / can tell you-it's Ivan Wal
dron."
His fist came crashing down onto
the arm Of his chair.
I'll! That's all clear enough then.
He and George are up to some deal
together Say, 1 believe this Russian
guy is the buck who got Alva."
"Do you think so? Well I am not
so sure Of that But, anyway, what
shall we dor
"Wait until George comes back.
There amt any cause for us to butt
in yet. This is his game, as l see it.
II it was you, Mr.. DAILY" he added
grimly, "you wouldn't thank nobody
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-20

terror of the car had yielded no evil
dence Of its former occupant, the only
reference being to mud on the floor
Outside all footprints had been OBJ
liberated by the falling rain. No one
In the neighborhood had heard a
sound, or witnessed any movement.
The whole affair was shrouded in mys
terry.
What, under these conditions, was
my duty? What could either do, or
say, to clarity this tragedy, and bring
the guilty to justice2 l sat there for
an hour thinking and smoking, en-
deavoring to answer these queries.
could study out no clear way to any
confession, which would not directly
involve myself in the tolls of the po-
lice, or else implicate Marie Gessler,
so as to make any defense on her part
almost impossible. No doubt she was
guilty, yet I could not drive myself to
openly charge her with the crime.
There must be some extenuating cir
cumStanceS, some unknown cause,
which had led to the act. I could not
forget her face, her manner, the clear,
womanly look of her eye-she was no
murderess, and it was not in my heart
to denOunce her as such. Besides, If
I took this responsibility it would
only serve to shield other crimes of
more Importance than the violent
death Of this Chilean revolutionary
the murder perhaps of many innocent
victims, and the destruction of much
valuable property. For Alva's death
would hardly stop the plotting already
on foot. The money was still here in
New York ready to be used the propa-
gandists at Washington would never
permit it to long lie idle. They would
find somewhere another leader, and /
alone seemed to be in a position to
it was even by their orders that Alva
had thus been put out Of the way.
He had acted too slowly, and sus-
picion might have been aroused as to
his real purpose. On every side was
asSailed with doubts.
let, even IL uclu SllcHl, hHcW
not in which direction to turn. I had
apparently lost all touch with the
girl She had failed me completely
either by accident, or design. Her ap-
pointment with me had served to re-
veal only one fact which might prove
of importance-247 LIE COmpte street
was undoubtedly a link in the chain
of the conspiracy; it was the home of
Ivan Waldron. Once l told this dis
covery to Harris the way might be
opened to closer investigation. But
what had become Of Harris? 1t was
already approaching six o'clock, and
the man had not telephoned me. Sure
ly he must be aware by this time of
the murder Of Alva; the uselessness
of seeking longer to find him alive.
Was he also endeavoring to avoid me?
was his purpose deceit? or had some
suspicion arisen in his mind as to my
really being Harry DAILY?
Aroused by this possibility, and un-
able to remain quiet longer, slipped
a revolver from the depths of my bag
into coat pocket, and departed again
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-20
PAGE THREE
we In uninvited-would yer

to shove In uninvited-would yer
nowT
I was unconvinced by his argument
yet knew of no way Of answering it,
He must have read my predicament
in the expression Of my face.
It'll come out all right, Daily" he
volunteered. 81 know George, an he
amt the kind to be outwitted by no
Russian Jew. Let's have drink an
we'll call it off for tonight. You leave
me your telephone number an If any
thing happens I'll let you know"
I took a taxi back to the hotel, feel
ing restless and dissatisfied, yet un-
AS 1 asked for my key. the clerk
handed it over, together with a card
in the box, which l read in bewilder-
ment "Mr Philip Severn C-145. Call
Hotel McAlpin." Could this be Har-
ris, endeavoring to reach me privately
with some message? Or was it mere
ly an acquaintance who had learned
of my presence in the city? / found
the McAlpin exchange number in the
telephone book and gained connection,
my pulses throbbing with excitement.
A womans voice answered.
1.-THE McAlpin.'
"This is Philip Severn. You left
call here at the hotel for me-"
"Oh, yes, Mr.. Severn. I'm requested
to ask you to come at once to the
parlor Of the McAlpin, on the mezza-
nine fioor-a friend wishes to see you"
"But really, do not recognize your
voice"
(which is not altogether strange, as
I am only the clerk on this floor. l am
making this request in behalf Of a
guest"
"A man or a woman, may 1 ask?"
She laughed good-humoredly.
sReally, I am not at liberty to say.
You will comeY'
eyes of course"
Before / had really finished my SEN
tence the connection had been severed.
However, there was no doubt now in
my mind but that it was Harris. l
took the subway and was at the en-
trance within twenty minutes, eager
| to learn what had actually transpired
during the past twelve hours. With
out using the elevator / passed up the
marble stairs To- the -mezzanine- floor
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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-20

for Costigan's, determined to learn the
tender with whom had spoken in the
morning, and he must have recalled
me at once, for, without answering
my question. he turned and called out
to a heavily set, red-faced fellow at
the lower end Of the bar.
'Dan, here is that guy who was
asking for Parker. He amt heard
nuthin' from him."
The other came forward, elbowing
his way roughly through the crowd,
ana looked me searchingly in the face.
"Tm Costigan," he said shortly. "They
tell me you're hunting Parker. Did
you have an appointment with himT'
"Yes; he was to meet me here this
morning. Then l left telephone
number, but he hasn't called me-"
"He amt been back; that's the rea-
son. Come along with me; 1 want
private word with you."
followed him rather doubtfully, al
though his words and actions ap-
peared friendly enough in gruff way.
He led the way to closed door at the
end Of the bar, which, when opened,
disclosed small business Office, con-
tanning merely a desk and two chairs.
To his rather gruff invitation to sit
down, I accepted one Of these, chew
ing at the cigar between my teeth, and
endeavoring to appear quite at ease.
Costigan, after securing the door, seat
ed himself at the desk, turning his
swivel chair about so as to face me,
his freckled hands on his knees.
George told me about you this
morning." he began. "At least l sup
pose you're the lad; your name DalyY'
/ nodded, greatly relieved. but un-
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-20
CHAPTER VIII.

A Friend at the McAIpn-The Dag
ger Hatpin.
His unexpected question startled
me. In way it was an odd echo of
the vague suspicion which had been
pursuing me ever since the early aft
ernoon. Somewhere there was a mys-
terious hand operating-but whose
hand?
"a Russian Jew" / questioned.
"Why should you ask thatY
"Well, I'll tel you. Maybe it don't
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-20

Copyright, by Randall Parrish
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-09
Machine Grease.

Machine grease can be removed from
cotton fabric by washing in cold rain
water and soap.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-09

Another young man has announced
his intention Of getting into politics.
Adam Alexander, deputy under Clarence
Harris in the county clerks office, and
it is to succeed Mr.. Harris that Alex.
ander is now making his announcement.
He is a Democrat and is making the
race on his record of experience in
handling the affairs of the county with
Mr.. Harris.
Alexander is a former service man,
having resigned his position as deputy
under Harris at the outbreak of the
war to enlist. After serving for more
than a year in domestic and foreign
service he returned and took up his
duties.
He has the endorsement Of Mr.. Har-
ris, who compliments him for his abil.
ty, efficiency and manner of conduct
in the office. During the absence of
Mr.. Harris, the burdens Of the office
have fallen upon Mr., Alexander, and
always Mr.. Harris has felt that details
were properly attended to and taken
care of in good manner.
In announcing his intention to enter
the race Saturday morning, Alexander
said that when Mr.. Harris announced
he would not be a candidate, many OF
his friends came to him and urged his
candidacy. In making the race, he asks
the support of all the rich, the poor
the men, the women and the good wish
es of the children.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-09
Davidson to Talk
To Travelling Men
At Sunday Service

DIR. h. l.. Dadivson, pastor of the
Broadway Baptist church. returned
Saturday from Oklahoma City where
he was instructor in the Bible Training
Class during the entire past week. and
will occupy his pulpit at both the morn
ing and evening services today.
At the morning service, which begins
at 1O:45 o'clock, Or. Davidson will de-
liver special sermon to the travelling
men of the city. to which every out-of-
town salesman is especially invited.
In the evening he viii continue in the
series of sermons on the Second Coming
of Christ, his topic for the evening be-
ing The Great Tribulation."
DR.. Davidson states that the Bible
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-09
Deputy Sheriff is
In Race For High
Office, He Says
To the Public:

To the Public:
| desire TO announce myself as a
candidate for the office of Sheriff
of Carter county. subject to the ac.
ton of the Democratic primary, Aug.
ust s, 1922.
have lived in what is now Carter
county for the past 80 years. I have
beenea peace officer for the past eight
years. | am thoroughly familiar with
the duties and responsibilities of the
office of sheriff. and If elected
shall perform my duty faily, impair.
TALLY and fearlessly.
l beliefe in the enforcement of all
the laws at all times. If | am your
sheriff / shall strive to do this
/ request careful investigation into
my official record as we'll as private
life.
/ shall appreciate the support OF al
good citizens in this campaign ant
shall do my best to pake q sheriff
that no one will have cause TO regreI
supporting me- Respectfully.
(Pol. Adv A. W. (Gus) GAINES.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-09
LIBBY COMPANY PACKERS
WILL REDUCE CAPITAL

CHICAGO.-A special meeting Of
stockholders of Libby, Mcneil & Lib
by, packers, for the purpose of reduc-
ing the capital stock from s27 600, 900
to $3.50, 900 is called for April 2s.
Under the regulation it is planned
TO give each shareholder one share of
stock for each four held, thus cancel.
ling 2,025,0c0 shares of outstanding
stock.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-09

The flower and vegetable garden
of the girls on West Broadway, near
Wheeler street is progressing very
nicely. The Boy Scouts have been
lending a hand" in wedding out the
Bermuda grass.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-09
DORNICK HILL
HAS fine LINK
VISITORS SAY
Oklahoma City Golfers Find
Something New When
They Come Here for
Contest at Club

That the Dornick Hills Country club
golf course is without a peer in the
state, is the declaration made by
f. p. Bates Of Oklahoma City, former
state champion and a member of both
the Oklahoma City country clubs, in
a recent letter to p. d. Maxwell
president of Dornick Hills. Mr.. Bates
last Sunday participated in the tour
nament held between local and Okla
homa City visiting golfers and imme-
diately upon his return home made
application for nonresident member
ship in the local club, which has been
accorded him.
Saturday and Sunday last was the
first opportunity | had TO play on Dor
nick Hills course" Mr.. Bates stated
"and not only was l surprised but
actually astonished to discover that
Ardmore could extend to golf lovers
such playground.
COngratulates Locals.
Deliberate consideration has not
changed my opinion that in the Dor
nick Hills course you have one Of the
finest possibilities existing in the
Southwest-most certainly the grand
est in Oklahoma-and each and every
one OF your members are to be con
graduated on future possibilities.
While hesitating to extend advice
certainly, yet I cannot but help in
dulge in the hope that the early fu
ture will see the course completed t
Is holes. Your members and the citi
zenss of Ardmore may not appreciate
so keenly as outsiders who are per
mitted and fortunate enough to play
on the course the wonderful possibili
ties you have in all that the best i'm
plies.
in all that the best implies.
Becoming National Sport.
Golf is becoming the nationa
American sport. 1t is open to all
both young and old. male and female
and its followers are growing nu
merically very fast. 1t is no longe
a fad, but is live and healthy, fasci
mating and wholesome. without
single criticism as sport, and tn
time is coming when Dornick Hill
will be the Mecca toward which tn
oetention of golfers everywhere, ant
especially in the Southwest, will b
turned in pleasing anticipation Of en-
joying a perfect playground
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-09
X. p. ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT
AND DANCE FRIDAY NlTE.-MEM'
BERS ONLY. adv.
ARBUCKLE WITNESSES TO
FACE GRAND JURY

SAN FRANCISCO.-Mrs. Virginia
Warren and Mrs. Helen Madelyn
Whitehurst of Chicago, defense wit
nesses in the third Roscoe tFatty)
Arbuckle manslaughter trial. were sub
poenaed Saturday to appear before
the grand jury Monday night in con
nection with the testimony they gave
at the trial.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-09

Training Glass at Oklahoma City was
attended by 750 young men and women
Of this number more than 500 passed
the examinations satisfactorily. This
is the largest similar training school
ever conducted in the southwest There
were 20 classes in the different branches
Of the work. two class periods conduct
ed during the evenings, with class work
throughout the day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-09
NO MORE FUND TO
CHASE G. c. BERGDOLL

WASHINGTON. - Conviction that
the Stacker Bergdoll' would be APP
pretended and returned to the United
States within year was expressed by
Representative Lineberger, Republican,
California. in urging the house Fri
day to Increase by $4,000 the funds al.
lowed by congress for bringing home
from foreign countries persons
charged with crime
''One million doughboys are on Berg
dolls trail" said Mr.. Lineberger
"and Secretary Hughes is active in
seeking his apprehension
The request was voted down.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-09

"A genuine long staple
cotton felt mattress, extra
best ticking, all fancy roll
edge, full sized; made OF
best workmanship. Offered
this week ----------$S.5O
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-09

Breakfast Room Suites
about 8 new ones just
arrived-we are offering a
special kind for Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday:
four chairs and table $dl.50
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-09

A striking rug, very fine
colors and a most wonder
full value, size 9x12, now
offered for --------$35.O0
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-09
BEAT THIS FOR FISH
AND SPORT STORY.

PEORIA, 1lls.-Boys fishing in
the three | league baseball park,
flooded by the Illinois river, caught
one OF the largest fish ever seen on
the diamond when large carp
jumped out OF the pond al first base
and was clubbed with an oak
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-09
MANSFIELD BACK ON
JOB AFTEER ILLNESS

WASHINTrON.--A round Of ap-
plausl Z. cted Representative Mans
field. Democrat of the ninth Texas
district, Saturday when, in wheel
chair he entered the house chamber
for the first time in nearly year.
Ill since last spring. Mr.. Mansfield
has been patient at Walter Reed
hospital here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-09
GOVERNMENT TO DRILL
WELLS TO SAVE RIGHTS

wASHINGTON.-A policy OF drilling
necessary protective wells in Califor'
mia in petroleum reserves TO save for
the government oil which still remains
In the ground" was announced Friday
by Secretary of the Interior Fall.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-09
WawbanSee Camp
Fire Girls

The Wambansee Camp Fire Girls
will meet for their monthly ceremonial
meeting Friday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock in the basement of the First
Presbyterian church at which time
Corinne Jones will receive the Fire
Makers rank. Ruth Johnson, Carol
Baker and Hortense Kahn expect to
complete their requirements for Wood
gathers rank this week so that they
will receive their ranks at the cere.
monial Friday. Lists of honor beads
to be awarded should be given to
Kathleen Hadley by Wednesday.
The group held it's monthly supper
at the church Friday at which time
Corinne Jones was in charge. Guests
of the eevning included the group
sponsor, Mr.. Arthur c. Streahley.
Boy Scout organizer, Mr.. Harris and
Mrs. Harris: Mrs. w. NJ. Jones,
Ouida Jackson of Ringing who pre-
vious to her removal from Ardmorc
was an active member of Waw
bansee, and Guilda Mar Walcott,
SlbhP hisNsNON. AiAAlfiN NhiRNn NsAiNS WV
made by the visitors. Mr.. Harrig
spoke of the splendid work being done
in Ardmore in both Camp Fire Girls
and Boy Scout organizations and said
the Camp Fire Girls have been bet
ter organized than the Boy Scouts:
He told of the radio station now un-
der construction on the Boy Scout
grounds, and Of the benefit and en-
joyment which the boys will derive
from the radio. The structure which
when completed will be one hundred
feet high. is being made entirely by
boys under the supervision Of Mr..
Harris Mr.. Streahley favorably com
mended the achievements of Waw.
bansee and praised the efforts Of the
guardian, Miss Ruth Nolan. He spoke
Of his daughter, Caroline, formerly
an active member of the group who,
although, she is attending college in
Andover, Mass, Is a member of the
group in spirit. Mr. Streahley con-
cluded his talk by telling the girls
who had planned a Dutch treat to
! the theater that it would be his
party which of course brought about
big cheer for the sponsor. Miss Jack.
son, said the girls in Ringing want
Camp Fire and anticipate organizing
very soon. She said she missed her
Camp Fire sisters and the work of
the group.
The flower and vegetable garden
of the girls on West Broadway, near
Wheeler street is progressing very
nicely. The Boy Scouts have been
lending a hand" in wedding out the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-09

FREE LECTURE ON CHRISTIAN
SCIENCE TUESDAY EVENING,
APRIL II AT CHURCH EDIFC1E AT
8 O'CLOCK. DOORS OPEN 7:15.
WEST BROADWAY AT ID ST.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1922-11-07
LATE GIFT OF BOOKS
ON LIBRARY SHELVES

The shipment of books presented
the Chamber Of Commerce public IL
brary of this city, by ThoS. II. Beck
vice-prc>idcut of the publishing
house Of L. F. Collier x Son, New
York City. has arrived and is now
on the shelves. The shipment in
cludcS these voiumu>:
Seven book set Of .homcStudy
course in radio; The Home Radio
and How To Use II" Il. :. Official
Pictures of the World War;" The
Ten Foot Chaiu," by Achmcd Ab-
dullah; fragments from FranccF
by Captain Bruce Bairnsrcathcr;
"Barrhandrd Selling "I'nclr Hen
r. on Love. Courtship and Other
PrrilS;" u. :. Navy in the World
War; Jacob Abbott's histories Of
Peter the Great: "IIorlcus"," Mary,
Queen of ScotS;" 'I'ublic Opinion -
by Walter Lipmauu: three volumes
of "AIrmoirs Of Napoleon Bona
pprtc:" Seven Seas" by Rudyard
Kiplmg: Keys to Success and Per
SonaI Efficiency" by Il. {. Forbes
Revolt Against Civilizations" Stod-
dard; The Romance Of Devotion '
Lyndon Orr.
These books make an interesting
addition 10 the nucleus started some
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1922-11-07
HICCS QUITS
HIS JOB HERE
Pasquotank Highway Com
mission Must Now Run
Itself

T. l.. Higgs, who has been
serving Is part time engineer
to the Pasquotank Highway
Commission rendered his res
ignation at the meeting OF the
Commission to-day and his
resignation was accepted. MIR.
IIiggs resignation was by let
ter and he was not present
when it was considered.
Mr.. uiggS was employed by Per
quimuuS County recently at a high
cr salary than PaSquo,ank paid him.
but. by arrangement with the Per-
puiman> Commissioners, he continued
on the payroll of PaSquotauk 10 I'm
i>h certain work that he had begun
here: notably. the Mt. IIermon ROAD.
There is no other work making the
employment of an expert engineer
necessary at this time. a> th" con
>tructiou Of the Mt. IIrrmou Road Il
urdcr civil engineer. r. :. Stevens
who is considered competent to ear
ry on the work.
A. the meeting of the Highway
Commission yesterday Il committee
crr,noSpd of Chairman !. !. Norris
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1922-11-07

NIitchcll's Department Store will
celebrate its twentieth anniversary
under the management of o. i. Gil
bert. with big sale. beginning
Thursday. Nov. ., 1922. The twcn-
ticth anniversary of this big Eliza
beth City store is Il proud event in
the life of its present owner o. +.
Gilbert. for Mr.. Gilbert came to Eliz-
abcth City with the late Il. j. Mitch
ell when the store was founded in
1892. Mr.. Gilbert then young
man of only 16 summers. was one
of II. j. llitchell's most trusted and
helpful employees and was already
qualifying for the management Of the
business. He was prepared for the
full responsibility of ownership and
management of the store when X. j.
Mitchell died in 1902.
There were many CrOakers in the
town in 1902 who predicted that the
smart young chap of 26 years
couldn't carry on the business, but
in twenty years. Oliver Gilbert has
shown them and the annual turnover
of Mitchclrs to-day is many times
over anything its former owner
dreamed
Announcement of the Twentieth
Anniversary Sale of AIitchcll's ap-
pears in a double page spread else
where in this newspaper. The ad-
vcrtiscmcnt is packed full uf unusual
prices for Il height of the season
sale.