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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-05
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SENATORS QUERY
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public oniuion Will largely determine
senate action on the treaties evolved
b. the armament conference. It was
szresd today by republican and dem
ratio senators already lined mp for
or against them
Sen. Underwood. Alabama demo-
cratic leader and member ~ the
American delegation. expressed the
opinion that an overwhelming pre-
pondera o. public opinion favor
able 20 the conference accomplish
meuts would insure ratification of
tho various pacts.
Although reluctant 20 discuss the
situation ON the democratic side,
Underwood appeared saueIiue as 20
Tho ultimate outcow. ~ -he bitter
opposition awaiting the treaties from
the senate "irrcconciIahIes
Sen. Borah. republican. Idaho.
leader or the "irrsconcilables took
q different view from Underwood in
anticipating what the effect OF Amer
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-05
MCCORMICK SLASHES
TRACTOR QUOTATIONS

CHICAGO. Feb. 4-Results OF the
recent drastic cut fin prices OF Ford
tractors was seen here today in an
uouncement by the international
Harvester Co. OF reduction Of $3.50
on pillow tractors and $3.50 on three
plow tractors.
To every farmer buying a tractor
the International Will present a two
or three furrow pillow or a tractor
disk harrow
This reduction is not justified by
any present drop IN manufacturing
costs" said Harold T. Mccormick
president OF the Harvester CO.
1t is made chiefly 10 meet COM
petition and enable our dealers 70
retain their position in the tractor
trade"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-05

stone plan all this is eliminated as
the record Is heard under the most
favorable circumstance and its
worth can be judged fairly and i'm
partially and If a record appeals TO
the nearer it IL only necessary to
make a note of the number and
name Of the selection and the next
time one is down town Just drop
into the music store and call for
the record by number and without
the necessity Of delay in listening TO
the selection played.
Victor records Will DO played
night and afternoon for n whole
week and without a doubt the play
ing Of these splendidly recorded Sc
lections which include many song
features. viii do much 10 enhance
tn, steady growing popularity Of
the plan.
Theater owners in many cities are
now becoming keenly interested in
the plan as developed by the Black
stone and il is stated on excellent
authority that the adoption Of
similar plan Incorporating the using
OF Concert Grande is going 20 be
featured in many cities IN the near
future.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-05
APPROVE IRISH CALL
FOR CONSTITUTION

LONDON. Feb. 4-Oficial Down
INK So gave IFS approval TO-DAY 90
the suggestion Of Michael Collins.
minister of finance IN the Irish pro-
visional government. that all parlia-
nentary representatives of the whole
OF Ireland be called together 10
adopt a. policy and frame a consti-
tuition for the whole OF Ireland
officials close 20 Premier Lloyd
George said that the British govern
meut would not interfere. The gov
eminent is willing 90 name media
tor but VIII make no move that
would cause the people OF the Irish
free state TO make the allegation
that England was interfering with
Irish affairs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-05

Charming new Spring Coats and
Wraps of fine soft materials such as:
Marvella, Corona, Camels Hair and
Polo Cloth Tailored Coats for prac-
teal and sport wear Wraps and
Capes for dressier occasions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-05

Like 2 bad cold. YOU can't get ria
os that nervous feeling every time
YOU see a report I'm the paper about
someone's store being robbed. The
up-to-date business man is having
the Greenan Agency iD the Farmers
Trust Bids. insure his store 27-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-05

II you desire information abou.
.toclzs. ask Guthrie. 32-tf
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-16

appearance, although 1t must have
been some years since last painted.
The door was shut. The chimney indl-
Gated no sign of smoke, the front yard
gave every evidence of long neglect.
An urchin, chasing a ball, plunged
recklessly beneath the auto, emerging
with the sphere in his grimy fist. West
stopped him with a question.
'Who lives In thereT"
II don't know. These folks Just
come in. They amt got no kids. Here
We are. Mickyi"
"Wait minute. Here's a dime for
you. You say these people just moved
inY
"Yep"
"When?"
couple days. maybe. Hooligans
moved out bout a week ago, an then,
a while after that. these guys moved
In. l amt seen nobody round, but
sorter middlln' OF woman"
West, having distracted all the In
formation possible. made no furthe.
effort. The knowledge thus obtained
as to the present occupants Of the cot
tage did not exactly coincide with the
story Coolidge had told. He had spo-
ken Of a widow with three children in
destitute circumstances following the
fathers death. The boy asserted there
were no children in the family. And
they had just moved in, within very
few days, during which time the neigh
horhood had only glimpsed a mid
ding old" woman. 1t was strange at
least, adding distinctly to the puzzle
Of the whole affair. West grew nerv-
Gus, wondering why the two should
remain so long within. out OF sight and
hearing. He had been waiting now
for three-quarters Of an hour. He
opened the door Of the car and stepped
out upon the curb, almost tempted TO
investigate the cause Of delay. As he
stood there undecided, the two
emerged from the cottage, and de-
scended the steps together. Through
the opened door he caught no glimpse
Of any ore within, yet SONS unseen
hand cloasd II quickly behind them
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-16
CHAPTER v
An Unexpected Dismissal.

The shades had been drawn closely
to exclude the sun, and. for a moment
after he first crossed the threshold Of
the library, West was unable to dis
tinguish any occupant. He heard Sex
ton silently close the door behind him,
but It was not until she moved slightly
that he was able to perceive her pres
stood. Her voice broke the silence
"You will find a seat next to the
window. Captain" she said quietly.
ut was very good Of you to come"
'The pleasure was mine" he re-
piled. You wished to speak with me,
the servant said"
yes" She leaned back against the
couch on which she rested, with face
now clearly revealed, one hand nerv-
ously twirling a fan. ''Thls is a very
strange situation In which we find
ourselves. Captain West"
81 have felt So" he admitted, sur
prised at this beginning. "Yet must
confess, I am now becoming quite
recOnclled."
She sat up suddenly. with eyes
searching his face.
'What do you mean by THAR"
perhaps | ought not to saw" he an
swered boldly. "Yet circumstances
seemingIy Justify frankness between
us. | mean that feel far more deep
ly interested in the final outcome OF
this affair today than did yesterday
1T means more to me-"
"TndeedI Why7"
Largely, I imagine, because I am
privileged to know you much better
That naturally makes a difference"
Does Il lndeed7 You imply then an
increased interest in myself rs an IN.
dividual brings with It a greater de-
sire to serve meT'
"Assuredly. yes"
"Then you render my task doubly
hard" she said soberly. yet with
certain hardness In the tone. ~ had
not suspected any personal side what
ever. You were a total strs niger to
ne, Captain West. and employed you
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-16
By Randall Parrish
Copyright By Alfred A. xnoYf Inc.
light ls22 by Alfred A. Knopf. Inc.

said heartily, 81 shall be very comfort
able; don't bother about me-"
He had a distinct impression that
Coolidge did not desire his company
any further. yet this suspicion aroused
no sentiment. This was a matter with
which he was in no way concerned,
and the only interest he felt was
strictly impersonal. Sinking COM
fortably back In the seat, his
gaze conferred on the maze of chill
dren playing in the street Their
antics amused him for some time, but,
at last, he began wondering at the de-
lay of those within, and his mind
drifted to the peculiar conditions with
which he was confronted. II some
conspiracy was on foot against Ma.
talie, what could be its object? and
who were directly involved? Seeming.
ly, Percival Coolidge was the only per-
son who could be directly interested
should misfortune occur to his niece;
he was the guardian of her inheri-
lance, and responsible for what re-
mained of her fathers estate. Un.
doubleday he also was the next heir
at law. His interest in the matter
was therefore easily figured out. West
had to learn the condition Of the
Steven Coolidge estate, and whether
or not Percival had administered 1t
justly. Once satisfied upon that point.
he would know better what further
steps TO take.
If Coolidge was engaged in some
criminal scheme the man was certain
ly shrewd enough to carefully cover
his trail. 1t was no sudden temptation
to which he had yielded, but deeply
laid plan, formed. perhaps, as long
ago as his brothers death, and now
just coming to a head.
Vests glance took in the surround
ings, but with no conception that they
would have any direct bearing upon
the mystery he was endeavOring to
solve. 1t was block of irregular
houses, a tenement on the corner, a
dirty-looking brick, the other houses of
wood. mostly two stories in height,
rather disreputable in appearance, but
the one before which the machine wait
ed was frame cottage, well back from
the street. and rather respectable in
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-16

AhCS Nuliic uOH1 the narrow DO1ru
walk together, PerciVal carefully hold
Ing the lady's arm to prevent her trip
ping over the loOsened planks, but
neither exchanging q word. Natalie
appeared somewhat sohered by her
visit, and West noticed that she had
tied a light veil over her face. which
slightly Swallowed her features. II
was only as they reached the curb
that she spoke, her voice rather low
and listless.
Would you mind driving the car
back?" she asked Coolidge. Really
feel quite unnerved."
mo WONDER" he returned sympa-
thetically. II have never witnessed a
sadder case; the conditions were even
worse than | imagined. should never
have brought you with me. my dear"
"Oh, am not sorry l came; but II
has been a lesson to me. | do not
think l ever before realized what such
poverty meant. 1t was most pitiful."
do not think of II any longer, Ma
talie," Coolidge insisted rather gruff-
ly. 'They are all right now. / shall
telephone for a doctor as soon as we
get back, and attend to the rent the
first thing tomorrow"
81 know. Uncle, but cannot forget
so easily"
The returning ride seemed very
brief, and, almost before West re-
allied 1t. the car whlrled In through
the Coolidge gate. and came to stop
at the door. The party separated
pleasantly. Natalie disappeared some
where within, while the two men
strOled out to the tecnis court where
the guests were enjoying a spirited
game. All met again at lunch, and
then separated, some to motor over
to the lake. the others amusing them
selves as they saw fit. Both Coolidge
and Natalie vanished. while West,
finding himself alone, chose a book
from the library. and. soIaced by
cigar, sought a shady nook on the
porch.
The book, however, was but mark
for his thoughts, which continually re-
volved about the strange surroundings
In which he found himself. He was
apparently making no progress was no
nearer a solution of the mystery con-
fronting him. Thus far at least, no
direct clue had presented itself. Nj
merous things had occurred to
strengthen suspicion. and to increase
interest in the quest. Ru: beyond this
nothing. He liked the girl and was
completely enlisted In her service. He
dislked Percival. and was convinced
the fellow was planning evil. Several
incidents had already strengthened
this belief; yet there was nothing posi-
tive upon which to build; no path of
adventure for him to follow To spec
ulate was easy enough, but real facts
eluded him.
Sexton appeared In the door, evi-
IDENTIFY looking for some one. The
man espied him there In the shadow
of the vines, and came forward.
Miss Coolidge requests your pres
ence. sir, for a few moments" he said
gravely.
"why, certainly; did she say where,
Sexton?"
'In the library. sir; she is waiting
there now"
every well. will join her at once.
Thank you, Sexton" and West disap-
peared into the cool, darkened hall.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-16
CHAPTER Nv
A Visit to the Indecent.


ave guests had either retired to their
,N Or were wandering about the
sp'c'ons grounds; at least none were
= evidence when West emerged on 70
N's sue terrace. where Miss Natalie
.ua Ferciyal Coolidge waited.
4 was rot long ride, the point
's"' oeng a short submerged street
~ " southwestern section Of the CITY.
- ne 'uaabout felt It's way cautiously
80. .~a'u through jostllng throng Of
t -. youngsters, and finally
s ,p,uea Into Arch street, only two
80 80 10 length, with low, two storied
49, .G7n cottages on either side. Per.
~ .al I'a'"ly nervous at the surround.
- .ss, Indicated the place sought in the
p, re IA, OF The first block, and Natalie
~ 1"e car up against the curb.
t-, % 'h's the placer" che asked doubt.
,o.y' cycling the rather dlsreputable
n which seemed deserted.
r. 'se unfastened the door. and
"enped ont. anu
s. rs all right" he answered
ra,, ~. You might wait here West .
e.. only be gone q few minutes
~,.' along Natalie. West won't
'Alnly not the younger man
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-16

much7 Remember there's only one day
Tor selling Santa stuff.
do you mean businessT' asked the
shopkeeper, a sudden husklness coming
into his voice
How much7'
Fifteen hundred, II you mean the
cost. But / warn you It's too late 10
sell much"
"Oh. I'm sure hustler down home. d"
cheerfuuy. "and I've bunch ! can
move Santa goods toer'ble brisk the
day before the day. Now let's see
fifteen with a 'sir per cent for profit
and a little for good Will makes II inst
two thousand. There you are" peel
ing Off another hin or two and then
repmcing the roll in his pocket Now
you've got to throw In your services
as clerk for the rest OF the day"
But can't" began the dazed
shopkeeper. But Impulse was at the
door
BACH right Soon" he called. "Be
getting the goods ready to handle
quick"
Outside, Impulse glanced up and
down the street Half dozen urChins
we're playing CT me sidewalk, two or
three were hanging behind a draw
newsboy was crying his papers. Other
Youngsters were dimly seen among
pedestrians and street vehicles I'm
pulse put two fingers into his mouth
and blew a blast that would cover q
nile on the prairie At the saIEo
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-16

time the other hand was coming from
his pocket with all the coins his fin.
gers could grasp. These were tossed
into the air. BY tile time they had
ceased Jirgling on the sidewalk, fifty
more or less grimy little hands wers
clutching for them.
snow, yon bunch," called Impulse.
Just listen to me for a minute Who's
the most no count boy in this neigh.
borhOod?"
"Crawfsh Bobby" answered a voico
promptly. He never stands treat. an
carries every cent home to his ma-a.a."
And the most unpopular glrlY'
There was short silence. then
several Of the boys Uttered.
"Raggy Sally" said one of them
shes Peanut Seller Bets girl, an
when we boys throw mud she fights
like a wildcat"
And gives all OF you Il mighty good
druhbtng, I hope" commented I'm
pulse Now. boys. the two who bring
Crawfish Bobby and Raggy Salty TO
me get four-bit piece each, and tell
them they'll get another for coming.
Now. the lot of you come back. for the
show isn't half over"
Ten minutes later. Crawfsh Bobby
and Raggy Sally stood In front Of him.
Impulse placed a hand upon a shout
der Of each.
"Thes~ two are going to he little
Santas and give you all a right nice
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-16
CHAPTER Ill-cOntinued.

n was not at all probable the satchel
.oOtoined any eliminating evidence,
,st the temptation was strong to OBJ
t,in If possible, a hasty glance at the
.ontepts. But for this he was already
4 too late scarcely reaching the room
indeed before Sexton appeared, an
uouncng his mission.
4 Coolidge tells me he usually occu-
MED This ROOM" West ventured curl
susy How did 1t happen l was put
Il 10 here?"
DIt was upon order from Miss Ma
Il tslie, sir, but she did not mention the
cbsnge in time to remove the bag"
-How long have you been here, Sex
Il toa?-
sixteen years, sir"
"You knew Miss NataIie's father
81 then. and must enjoy the place to re-
main 50 loqgY
q cit has been very pleasant, sir,
untll the last month or So" regretfully,
yet evidently glad of the opportunity
to talk. lingering with one hand ON
q the knob of the door. ''Since then
n things haven't been just the same"
sIn what way?"
u SWELL. l don't exactly know, sir.
Il Miss Natalie seems to change her
mind. an we never can please her.
That's the trouble. mostly. Last night
waited up until you all went to bed,
an then locked the house, the way
\ she told me to. But that didn't suit
4 her at all. for she stopped me on the
stairs, an made me go back an leave
the side door unlocked-just said she'd
attend to that herself"
Miss Natalie told your You are
h sure Sextony
~Oh It was her, sir: there was a
hight burning In the han, an she was
n all dressed up as though she was goin'
out. faint the first time. either. 1
amt got no right to say anything, but
H 1t puzzles me what she wants to go out
for at that time O. night. And
thought maybe I ought to speak to
Dir, Perclyal Coolidge about It,"
ma, l wouldn't, Sexton" said West
quietly. at would likely enough only
get you into trouble. Probably she
cannot sleep well, and SO walks In the
cr1en."
As West made no further effort to
continue the conversation, but began
70 carelesSly roll cigarette, Sexton
slipped silently through the opening
the yaise in His hand. and closed the
door behind him.
Ihis attempt to dig information out
q servant was not a pleasant ex-
Perience, yet West felt that In this
case 1t was fully justified. II he had
retained any lingering doubt to what
Aaq occurred the previous night, this
count had entirely vanished in the
race OF Sections testimony. His visi-
Vof' and the one who had ordered the
servant 10 leave the side door unlocked,
na0 been the same-not Natalie Cool
laee bat strangely resembling her.
whatever else her purpose would be.
"le object was clearly connected with
"e presence there of Percival. Very
wei th!s meant that he already had
TWO distinct lines of investigation
0'Toed to him-the woman, and the
"iaa' The first was like pursuing
S''a'oW' but Coolidge was real enough.
az determined to keep In touch with
ue 'e''ow' confident that he would
NUS De eventually led to a discovery
his companion.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-16

present by and by" he called to the
rapidly increasing crowd Of urchins.
Mind, youll owe II in part 10 them.
Now stampede into the streets aud
alleys of the neIghborhood and corral
every boy and girl you can find, and
bring 'em here. Just an hour from
now this store'll commence to give
out presents, and you'll all get one.
Nobody will he missed. Hit the street
now, the whole lot of you except these
two"
In an hour, the door was thrown
open and the rush began, with half a
thousand who0ping youngsters to make
the assault 1t was short work, the
pillaging Of the store, and In forty
minutes all was over. And then, just
as the hilarious present bearers were
scattering into every street ana alley.
an automobile swerved out from the
street traffic and stopped at the curb.
In II were an old gentleman and q
lady and several girls. The gentleman
motloned some OF the urchms to the
side Of the car where they were Ques-
toned as 20 the extraordinary spec
tacle Then a few words passed be-
tween the occupants Of the cur. inter
which one Of the girls alighted and
came TO the store. Crawtish Bobby
and Raggy Sally we're just outside the
door. with their arms full.
You're the little Santas," smiled
the young lady as she took their
hands. "Gnd just know you had big
time" Then she entered the store and
went straight to Impulse.
mir. Santa Claus. believe. slrT'
she began,
"Why-er-nO." stammcred Impulse.
turning red, "only--er--just as Il sort
Of advance agent, named Impulse--L
mean Tommy Dodd."
The girl broke into ringing laugh
Impulse! / Ike that she cried
"Now. Impulse DodI. have you any
definite arrangement for the Christmas
holidays-any binding engagement. I
meanT'
Moo, nothing except TO tramp side
NhlhE AhA NhJ AApNAg " NFNAF
stranger whom let me-
GOOD Then there's nothing ia the
way Of our invitation. Yon see. we're
having q housclul OF company for tha
holiday week, and papa and mamma
suggested that / nsk YOU Papa owns
q ranch out West aus he saws he
knows how stranger must feel IN a
city at Christmas time, and he thinks
man who can do what you've lust
done will certainly be an acquisition 70
our party And / uay ada we aiI feel
the same way. Youli Gomez There In
room In our machine"
Impulse nodded lie lacked words
fitting to the occasion. A week AZ
house party Gre wouldn't 'ha, be
stun to tell the boys at the ranch.
Start back the day after Christmasl
Who7 Her No, stree 1uat would he
rank foollshuess Not tin tie last gun
was fired.
SO he walked ont 70 the automobile
with the g't With never thought Of
the empted store behind or Of the
beamlng. mlsty-eyed man who could
now stock up again without the bale
ful skeleton Of q creditor 70 glare at
him over the goods And as podd ~
tered the automobile. one Of the girls
afterwards declared that she heore
him murmur "And pulled oui
plum" though she could not under-'
stand why. Il was just one Of sl@
funny ways