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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-12-08
TAKEN BY SURPRISE

SYNOPSS-Answering an adver-
tisement calling for a young man
willing TO engage IN service Of dan
ger, Matthew West. e~x-service man
Just returned from France, where
he had been captain Of engineers,
meets Natalie Coolidge, writer OF
the advertisement, and without be-
ing instructed as to his probable
duties, L. engaged by her, and that
same evening introduced to her
friends as her iance. That night
In the Coolidge home, West Is star
tied by the appearance In his room
of a young woman whom he
to be Natalie. Next morning Ma
talie tells West she has been trou-
bled by some woman, apparently
her double, who has been imper-
sonating her. Percival Coolidge,
Natalie's uncle and guardian. Is
~disgruntled by Vests appearance
as Nataiie's iance. Natalie, Cool
idge and West plan a visit of char
ity. Leaving West In the car, Ma
talie and Coolidge enter a small
cottage. Before they return, West
ecure Information winch leaus
him to believe Coolidge is deceiving
Natalie for q purpose. Natalie In
forms West she has been mistaken
in her suspicious and that she has
no further need for his services.
West Is astounded, but leaves. On
his way out of the grounds, West
hears a revolver shot, and finds
Percival Coolidge dead, apparently
a suicide. In the city West Is WIS.,
tied by Sexton, an old servant of
the Coolidges. Sexton tells him he
has been abruptly dismissed. for
no apparent reason. He thinks
Coolidge vas murdered. Sexton
has overheard a telephone CONVEX
sation In the Coolidge home, In
which q mar demands Natalie's
presence Immediately, He gives
an address, and with Sexton, West.
his suspicious Of things not being
right strengthened by his learning
that Coolidge had lied about the
reason for the trip to the cottage,
visits the place. 1t is a d~isreput-
able saloon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-12-08

= viii See that you ere removed
from all temptation my plans are too
important 90 he juterfered with by a
meid,eSome fool"
"Rut You can scarcely expect me
to give such a p-omi~cT'
well, don't know about that, II
doesn't pay 70 be toe obstinate. You
have been In the army, l understand +;
then you are aware there is a harsh
side 10 life, a way TO make or break
men, All right, I've got the pow
er; | can keep you locked up here; l
could even Kill you II necessary. You
are utterly helpless, There Is an argu-
meut worth your consideration. But l
will give you yet another which may
have even more weight
"What1"
The door opened quietly, and then
closed. leaving Natalie Coolidge stand
Ing there in the light, her eyes slightly
froWning as she looked silently at
the two men.
The lady, " COURSE" explained Ho-
bart. rising TO his feet. you Will, nj
least, be gentleman enough to accept
Der word"
She waited, seemingly unable to
grasp the situation, or realize the part
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-12-08
Arabian Coffee Crop Good.

The return Of more stable political
conditions in the Yeman regions OF
Arabia, which for years have been
torn by tribal warfare, Is partly re-
sponsible for reports In Alden that the
coffee crop will be unusually large
this year, and may very possibly cx-
coed the prewar figures, Consul NJ. r.
Cross, Alden, has informed the Depart
ment of Commerce. The demand at
Alden for coffee is very strong at
present, and there is every reason to
believe that the price levels will be
maintained, for the local production
never suffices for the requirements OF
those who demand Arabian coffee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-12-08
Contractor Has
Gained 80 Lbs.
on Tanlac

''Tanlac fixed me up 81 1 gained
thirty pounds. l have never seer OF
heard of such a wonderful medicine
In all the siGty-Six years of my life"
declared William Magee, well-known
retired contractor, $40 Lafayette
Ave, St Louis, Mo.
about two years ago I had q severe
bladder trouble that left ME in an
awfully rundown condition. My ap-
petite went back on me and my stom-
ach got so weak l could not eat and
digest enough to give me any strength.
I also had the worst sort Of pains
across the small Of my back, and could
not sleep.
II began picking up soon after ]
started taking TanAc, and now have
a fine appetite, sleep like a log and
that tired, WORKOUT feeling has all
7eft me. ! could not do otherwise than
recommend Tanlac."
Tanlac is sold by all good ~druggists
Advertisement.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-12-08

All the people who say Eyes" do
not mean 1t. They only want to
avoid controversy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-12-08

sham. SO l ran that Fred Karvan stuff
In on you. You ate 1t up, which gave
you clean away, for never knew any
guy Of that name. Do you see the
point, Captain WestT
"Yes, l see all that plainly, but 1t
does not explain the attack on me.
You evidently know my name, and this
assault has been deliberately made
Why? What have you against meT
perhaps I'll tell you when you ex-
plain. What brought you into this
nelghborhood. Hunting some one,
wasn't your
mot exactly"
"Oh, don't lie; that will bring you
nothing, West. You were sticking your
nose into a private matter which does
not concern you In any way, That's
right, isn't III Very well you've had
your lesson, and now II Is simply up
to you to either drop this thing, or else
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-12-08
DYED HER SKIRT, DRESS,
SWEATER AND DRAPERlES
WITH "DlAM0ND DYES"

Each package of Diamond Dyes con-
tains directions 70 simple any woman can
dye or tint her worn, shabby dresses,
skirts, waists, coats, stockings, sweaters,
coverings, draperies, hansings, everything.
even if she has never dyed before, Buy
Diamond Dyes"-no other kind-then
perfect home dyeing is sure because Dla-
mond Dyes are guaranteed not 70 spot,
fade, streak, or run. Tell your druggist
whether the material you wish to dye is
wool or silk, or whether it is linen, cotton
or mixed goods.-Advertisement.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-12-08
CHAPTER VlIl-Continued.

"Sure; but that Is the way you get
to know them best. Been a soldier,
haven't your"
Eyes, but what made you think
thatY' in some surprise at the unex-
pected query. The man laughed,
lighting a cigar carelessly.
"Oh, 1t has not been so long since,
that the evidence Is c%bliterated. I've
got a habit of noticing things. The
way YOU sit, and square your Shout
ders told me you'd been IN uniform;
besides, you're the right age. &C.
across to FranceT
Had over a year there" wonder
Ing what the fellow could be angling
after. "You didn't get inT'
mo; I was owe the limit. l was
thinking you might be interested In
looking over a collection OF war relics
Mike has got slowed away here some
where. He had two boys over there,
and I reckon they must have put In
most Of their time gathering up SOU
venirs. Anyhow they brought back
the greatest collection Of war junk
I've ever seen. Say, Mike, what did
YOU do with those wal relics the boys
sent home?"
The fellow addressed leaned over
the bar, his face glowing with sudden
interest.
"They vas In the Darkroom, all
spread out. Why you ask? The gen.
tlemen would see them, whatT'
Eyes: this one was a soldier him
self. How is it? You fellows like to
see the things?'
West hesitated for just an instant,
his eyes turning unconsciously toward
Sexton, who had not spoken. He felt
no suspicion, merely a vague doubt as
to what this invitation might conceal.
Yet II had all been natural enough,
and promised IN opportunity for him
to learn something more Of the place.
Besides, there could be no danger ;
both he and Sexton were armed, and
apparently the invitation was inno-
Gently extended, To refuse to accept
would be churlish.
Certainly" he said at last, quafing
the last of his beer and rising to his
feet. 1T will be nothing new to me,
l imagine, but we'll have a look"
The other man, who had been lean
Ing against the bar, had disappeared,
while the fellow at the table had seem
lngly fallen asleep. Mike came for
ward with a bunch Of keys In his
hand.
IL keep dot room locked" he ex
claimed gruffly, "for some Peoples run
off with all dings they get their fingers
on. Hey, you, Carl" and he roughly
shook the sleeper into s~emi-conscious
ness. wake up, and see to the bal
awhile. I've got some business. Who
ever comes, you keep them here-un
derstand. All right, gents"
The three stood close behind hin
as Mike inserted the key, and opened
the door. The tightly closed room
with shades drawn at the single win
dow, was so dark that West could
scarcely discern Its shape and con
tents. Mike, without hesitation
stepped within, his great bulk b%lottint
out whatever view there was.
"Come right in, gents he insisted
lyon minute, an I turn on the light.
West never understood why he re
sponded so recklessly to this invita-
ton. and advanced without hesitation
He had no suspicion OF any trick, n
conception of being in any danger
He stepped In directly behind TIL
leader, and Sexton followed. An In
staat later, the door closed, with tn,
| sharp click Of a night latch, and Mix
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-12-08
West makes his choice. Watch
for next installment.
40 BE CONTINUED
plgeon.FIyins Grea, Belgian Sport

Pigeon.lying is the great sport OF
the working classes Of Belgium. The
high value set upon ~well-trained racing
pigeons among Belgian amateurs was
made evident some years ago In a
case In the law courts, where the
plaintiff, whose house had been taken
from him for public purposes, sued for
damages on account Of the reduction
in value Of his pigeons due to the
fact that they had been trained to re-
turn to the old pigeons cote and would
now have to be trained to home to
a new one. The court found that each
bird was originally worth S25 and had
lost one-third Of Its value, awarding
$3.50 III all.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-12-08
The Case and The Girl
BY Randall Parrish
Copyright u by Alfred A. Knut Inc.

flashed on the light. AS he did SO,
he wheeled about, and shot n mighty
clenched fist straight into Vests face
This was done so suddenly, so uneX-
pectedly, the man attacked found no
opportunity to ever throw up a hand
In self-defense. The giant Pole flung
his whole weight into the crashing
blow, and the ex-soldler went down
as though struck by a pole-ax. For
an instant, he realized that Sexton
was in a fierce struggle; that his as
sailant stood poised above him ready
to land again If he moved; then con
SciOuSnesS left him entirely.
He woke up, sitting in a chair, his
hands bound to the arms with strips
Of cloth. For a moment everything
about seemed tinged with yellow, the
various objects in sight vague and
shapeless. It hurt him to move his
head, and his mind functioned duly,
He could not think, or bring back
to memory a recollection OF what had
occurred. Yet slowly the mist cleared
and the objects about him assumed
natural form. He was in a room Of
some size-not the one In which he
had been attacked, he felt sure-ttted
up with a long table, and a number
Of chairs. There va no other fur-
niture; the walls were bare, and only
a small rag rug partially covered the
floor. At first he perceived no other
occupants; only as, painfully, he
finally twisted his head to the right,
his eyes distinguished two men seated
against the wall, The sight Of their
faces restored instantly his memory
Of what had occurred. The Pole rested
back, with feet on the table and eyes
closed, but the other-the younger
man-was watching him closely, ar
unlighted cigar gripped in his teeth.
$50, you've come out of it," the lat
ter said unpleasantly. "I'd begun tt
think Mike had handed you a rea
Knockout that time. Ready to answer
a few questlonsT"
West, his brain clearing rapidly, ga
up straighter in the chair, determined
to play out his part the best he could
perfectly ready" he replied strug
Cling to control his voice. "Only
should like to know what all thu
means? Why attack me7'
you'll find that out soon enough
, Captain; but first I'll do the Ques
!, tioning."
mot until I know one thing, at leas
what has become Of the man VIII
was with me?"
"Well l might as well tell you,
carelessly. HE got hurt the fool CON
: PEELED me to hit him with a gat S
he's out Of 1t, and you might as wei
. come through clean-that guy Ism
I going to help you any"
9 "You mean you killed himT'
= "Well he's out Of the game; that
enough. And as for you, your best pla
right now Is to talk up straight II
: laughed sn~eeringly, "Unless you wan
to call up your friend Karvan, Mt tn
K City hall, you know. H, but you wa
/ easy"
8 "EasyT"
That's what I said. I knew you a
right when you first blew In, only
n wasn't quite sure. | naturally guesse
your smoke-inspector stunt was
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-12-08
/ n(lG;;;l,iil'4||IIA
Never AGAIN Too Soon.

lie and his sweetheart had quar-
relied violently. With what dignity he
could master he walked to the hall
way, put on his hat and coat, and
started out the door. With vehemence,
she yelled:
"If | never see you again, 1t will be
too soon"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-12-08
Portable Disk Grinder.

Chiefly for use in industrial schools,
but also available for factories, a
portable disk grinder has been In
vented that can be operated by con.
nection with an electric light socket,
Exchange.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-12-08

Just say to your grocer Red Cross
Ball Blue when buying bluing. You
will be more than repaid by the re-
suits. Once tried always used.-Ad-
yprtiSpment
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-12-08

Secretary-"Why do you advocate
such a system of taxation" Senator
Dormat-"Because 1t has never been
tried"
The Washington times., 1922-08-13
5 GOVERNORS TRY
TO END COAL WAR
Miners Are Optimistic for
Peace After Conference
on Tuesday.
MISS INA CLAIRE REED
BY WILLIAM j. HUSKE,
International News Service.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 12.-
Governors of five States. four OF
them executives of the States com
prising the central competitive
field. are to assemble here Tues
day morning to throw their inf1u.
ence behind any movement to end
the present coal strike that is
bringing the nation closer daily to
the brink of its most serious fuel
famine.
The governors who will attend the
conference are w. c. Sproul, OF
w. T. McCray, OF
Indiana; Len c.. Small, Of Illinois
Alex J. Groesbeck, of Michigan
and Harry L. Davis, of Ohio. They
will meet here on the invitation OF
the Ohio governor, who has been
here for two days comforting with
Governor Groesbeck and with min
ers and operators in the attempt
to seek some way to settlement.
Optimistic Outlook.
Things look much brighter" said
the two governors tonight, after q
conference that has lasted practi
cally all day, and which resulted in
the issunace of invitations to the
governors of the coal-producinG
States.
Meanwhile tonight out of the
conference of miners and operators
which is seeking a basis Of settle
ment Of the strike, came a clarity
ing statement as to the efforts and
purposes Of the conference. Fol
the first time. the scope Of the
meeting was limited, and upon
Continued on Page 2, Column ~
The Washington times., 1922-08-13

In the State Of Illinois, where
Mr.. Mccormick was divorced by
his first wife, the marriage is
not legal, but there is lots Of
room for romantic wandering
outside of Illinois.
In that short story future
historians will find informa-
ton about our civilization"
based on the capitalistic sys-
TEN, and about the results Of
inherited wealth.
The Washington times., 1922-08-13
QUEEN INA CHARMS
BOY INTERVIEWER
Typical D. c. Girl captivates
Young Horace Wade at
First Sight.
BY HORACE WADE,
Thirteen Years Old. Worlds Youngest
Newspaper Reporter.

Newspaper Reporter.
CHICAGO, Aug. III was
aquiver with excitement. My
heart beat like a trapped birds
the blood raced in my veins;
paced the long platform at the
union depot, with my hand cupped
to my ear to catch the first faint
rumble Of the on-rushing Penn.
sylvania. l pulled down my eye.
curtains, trying to picture what
was in store. ! blindly telescoped
a sailor waiting for one of his
port sweethearts.
Coming Of the Queen.
"Shiver my timbers. KID. hoist Q
little more sail and steer hard by
starboard." and 1 ducked a left hand
jab at my stats. Who wouldn't be
stirred from top to toe nail?
A queen was on the Pennsylvania
crowned by the Capital City Of the
good old U. s. A, to mount a throne
at the pageant of progress.
In rolled the splendid train. hur
ried to the royal coach to greet her
highness, Queen Ina Claire Reed
Every nerve in my body tingled
I longed for some cloth Of gold to
spread before her dainty feet.
fancied I could seV IN place Of the
Pullman a train Of royal knights, al
dressed in crimson and gold, with
flashing swords and prancing steeds
ChiValry was again in flower.
Then she burst into view, and ]
bowed low. as becomes a liege sub
ject.
Queen Ina" I breathed softly, 81
am forever at your service"
A lovely smile lit her fair face ~
she slipped her hand in mine and ]
assisted her to alight. couldn't
help squeezing II. Wonder why O
Teller hates 10 let Eo7
She's a willowy. graceful giri--thi,
little queen o'mine. Like a peach
blown vase. placed high on a brncko,
to keep from being broken-it's q
costly and beautiful.
Her iustrous brown hair was piled
rich and thick on her head, and heI
brown eyes-iet's call 'em hazel
were soft an saselle's, Dear eyes
I'd call 'em, Cherryripe lips and
lust q suspicion Of Strawberries iF
DoRtinusd on Page q. Column ~
The Washington times., 1922-08-13
Two Officials Killed
In Rail Disturbance

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Aug. H.
A city detective and a deputy
United States marshal woro killed
and q second city detective shot
in a disturbance at tho Rock Island
railway shop hero tonight.
The Washington times., 1922-08-13

David Warfeld, eminent ac-
tor. suggests as motto for that
happy home a line token from
one Of his plays:
"If you don't want her, I
want her."
The Washington times., 1922-08-13

Anything to oblige" Is a good
motto. Germany Is printing
Continued on Page .. Column ~
The Washington times., 1922-08-13
HOTEL PARLEY
HELD BETWEEN
OFFICIALS AND
.BROTHERHOODS
Conference Called at Insistent
Demand by White House
For Action.
GOOD FEELING Is EVIDENT
Meeting Adiourns After Agree
ing to Certain Proposals
to Harding.
GOOD FEELING IS EVIDENT
By GEORGE r. HOLMES,
international News Service.

international News Service.
Material progress was made here
last night at secret conference
between railway executives and
representatives Of the four power
full brotherhoods toward peacable
adjustment Of the paralyzing rail-
road strike.
While all those participating in
the meeting, both executives and
labor leaders, declined to divulge
what had transpired, it was learned
that considerable progress had
been made toward. settlement.
100000 Men Represented.
In addition to representing their
own members who are going out all
over the country on sporadic Gin
dividual" and voluntary strikes.
the Brotherhood chiefs represented
also the 100000 shopcraft workers
who have been on strike for six
weeks.
It is understood that last nights
secret conclave. which followed
series Of White House conferences
yesterday afternoon, hinged entire
ly around the subject Of seniority
rights for the striking shopcraft
workers-the rock upon which all
peace efforts to date have smashed.
It was reported that Q tentative
agreement had been reached be-
tween the executives and the strik-
ing shopcraft workers to submit this
contentious isue to arbitration, but
this was not confirmed by those
present.
It was learned, however, that when
the executives and the strike leaders
return to the White House today
they will carry with them certain
proposals" for arbitral proceedings
which are calculated to bring the
strike to a speedy termination. What
these certain proposals" are was u
closely guarded secret last night
which both executives and brother
hood representatives refused to d.
vulge.
warring Forces Meet.
The conference brought the strike
leaders and the executives around q
common table for the first time since
the strike began. There was every
evidence Of good feeling manifested
between the two opposing sides at
last nights sssion.
II Is understood that the meeting
was arranged at the request Of Presl-
dent Harding with explicit instruc.
tons that closest secrecy was to sur.
round It. Both the executives and
the brotherhood representatives took
unusual procaution to guard against
publioity-some even going to the
extent Of slipping down hotel back
stairs and corridors.
Participating In tho conference,
which rot under way shortly after
0 O'Clock, were l., E, Sheppard, Of
the Conductors, w, N, Doak, Of the
Trainmen, Warren 8, Stone, of the
Engineers, and d, b, Robertson. OF
the Firemen, representing the
rotherhoods! and for the executives.
Howard Elliot, Northern Pacific;
Hale Golden, Of the o, b. a O.; c.
II. Markham, Of the Illinois Central:
julius Kruttschnitt OF the Southern
Pacific. and A. II. Smith. OF the New
York Central,
Secretary Of Labor james J. Davis
sat In the conference on behalf Of
The Washington times., 1922-08-13
SHAM PRINCE POSED
As D. c. PHYSICIAN
SatcheI Left by Bogus Noble
man Schwarm Reveals
Astonishing Career.
MANY NURSES HIS VICTIMS
Records Show Former Waiter
SwindIed Women and Dis
abled Soldiers.

Harold Schwarm, bogus noble
man, whose adventures as the
pseudo prince Henri de Bour-
bon," before his exposure as a
former dishwasher, cook, waiter
and bellboy, have furnished New
York city with a week Of thrills
and laughter, shad a Washington
career also.
This was revealed yesterday
when examination by detectives
Of a suitcase left behind by the
prince" and. his princess in
their flight from an $50 board bill
at the home Of Max Golup, in
Brownsville, Brooklyn, brought to
Light remarkable documents bear
ing on Schwarm's sensational ex.
periences.
Posed as ID. c. Doctor.
The man, self-styled physician
army officer. prince, relative OF
Dewey. a Vanderbilt. a relative OF
John Jacob Astor, and foster son OF
John d. Rockefeller, left behind
souvenirs Of his callings.
Letterheads and cards, newly
printed, read:
Col. Martin II. f. Van Buren, Jr-
M. d.. v. G.. X. G..
Washington, ID. C.
Consulting Surgeon,
Maternity Specialist.
Discharged English Base Relief
Hospital Corps.
Hours, . to 4 p. NJ.
Telephone No. River i073.
No office or LONE address was
given on either the cards or letter.
heads. The name Of no such physi.
clan ever has been licsted here and
there is no such telephone exchange
as River" here.
Report on Patient.
On the stationery Of the Taun-
ton INN Taunton, Mass, according
to New York dispatches, there also
was found written. apparently in the
prince" physicians own handwrit.
ing, a report on Henry Porter
Fynck," labeled Documents OF
Case" The report reads:
Henry Porter Fynck-Born In
Wayne County 81 years Of age
Suffered first shock in April. 1913
DIR. Skinner Of Brdway & 141st St.
attended - Diagnosis - 'Arterio
SC erosis with Suicidal Intentions
History: Born in Wayne county in
1s54-worked for N. Y. Central on
their boats for thirty-five years suf
fered first shock in April 1918 bu,
recovered and went back to work
but suffered relapse after six months
Present address is 363 Edgecomt
Ave-, where he has lived for IL years
Is insured in the Metropolitan and
Prudential Life Insurance Co. and 4,
member of Chattahoochee Tribe
No. 96, Improved Order of Red Men
Member for yrs.
Reginald M. Van de We're, NJ. D.
The use Of such a signature to de
ceive any person constitutes a crimi
nal act.
Unknown to Skinner.
DR.. r. d. Skinner, of SCI wos'
One Hundred and Forty-first street
New York, said yesterday he had nc
recollection Of any DR.. Van de We're
He painstalsingly searched his rec
ords, but In vain. It was learned
that the Edseoomb avenue sddres.
was that of the house where Schwarm
as Sir Reginald Van de We're. chief
surgeon Of tho Manhattan State Hos
pital, Wards Island" .had made his
home.
A dashing. mashins cavalier
whose love-making could make 4
movie sheik look like a bashfu
schoolboyI a fleeoer and swindler d
wounded war veterans-thess are
new sidsiights that have developed ir
the police hunt for schwarm, spuri