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The Washington times., 1922-06-10

lantern in his hand. and Ham,
mon wheeled upon him. Well?
Did you find him?" |
I'VE can't find nobody. There
was a car outside the grounds,
but it's gone now"
Merkle interposed. will you
tell me what has happened?"
The Washington times., 1922-06-10

was always ureo
out and had no
ambition, wasner-
vous and dizzy
and every thing
seemed to worry
me and I had aw-
full pains in my
right side. I felt
badly about four
years and could
not do my work as
It should n ave
been done. i saw
The Washington times., 1922-06-10
This Day in History

THIS is the anniversary Of the death, In 1842, OF
Thomas Arnold, master of Rugby School, and. as
SUCH one of the greatest educational forces OF his
time. He worked hard between the rich and poor.
The Washington times., 1922-06-10

nervousness and apprehension
emotions which his companions.
Judging by their alert watchful-
ness. fully shared. Jim seized his
sister by the arm and led her aside.
How the deuce did you get
here-and who is this guy?" He
.Jerked his head toward Merkle.
Lorelei introduced her com.
panion and made known the cause
Of their present plight.
"Humph" grunted Jim. what
d'you suppose ma II say to this
you out all night with a MANI"
What are you doing? Who are
those people?" she retorted.
Never mind. But say-I don't
like the looks of this affair"
For second time Merkle
appealed to Jim. IF you
can't take your sister home I'll
have to telephone for another
car"
Jim's tone was disagreeable as
he replied: You two don't look
"a II you'd been wrecked. Where's
your driver?" Merkle's fist
clenched: he muttered something.
at which Jim laughed harshly.
Now, don't get sore" said the
latter: I'm not going to make
trouble, only I want to know
where you've BEEN" 49,
The Washington times., 1922-06-10
ALWAYS TIRED
NO AMBITION
Nervous and Dizzy, Every.
thing Seemed toWorry Me.
How / Got Well

Larwill, Indiana.-''My back was
90 bad / could not do my washing. !
The Washington times., 1922-06-10
Egyptian Phone Operators

TT is interesting note that versatility in languages
is required Of the telephone operators in Egypt.
They are expected 10 be able to speak English French
Italian Greek and Arabic in order to get position.
The Washington times., 1922-06-10
By Rex Beach,
Author Of ":The Spoilers" The
Silver Horde" Tho Barrier"
"Heart Of the Sunset" andS
Numerous other Popular
Novels.
Novels.

r oRELEI'S breathless amaze
ment at the meeting was
- on greater than her broth
er's. "Sir! What the devil
are you doing here7" he managed
to say. One of the men who had
been kneeling over a case of some
sort, dimly outlined in the radiance
Of a side-light. rose and placed his
burden in the tonneau.
I'm ready" he announced.
The Washington times., 1922-06-10
BY Ann Lisle,

WY HEN Mr.. Rockhill gave me
" carte blanche TO go on
w talking know tha. he
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-05
s69.5O and SIS Dresses
s49.75

yAT HEN we decide that we would make strenuous eff
forts to reduce present very large Dress stock
we also decided that this price of S4s75 would take in
Of the finest type Dresses the Store And such is
the case These Dresses of superior merit Made by
the best known houses and such as CoEd Bacshre and
the House of yerte they embrace dstincyey different
features of fashionable and materials of the rest avail
able quality They viii appeal to most discriminating wom
en- They afford the most liberal value money will buy at
this time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-05
Choose Any Winter Suitin the Store at
Half-Price Thursday, Friday, Saturday
COSTUME TAILORED
SUITS SUITS
COSTUME
SUITS

i BOUT one dozen Of the finest
"A Winter Suits that ever came to
Fairmont. Made of rich soft pile ma
rials-trimmed with exquisite furs--
originally priced $3.50 to $4,000
the 10 Of them will be offered during
this sale at $2s.75 up to $500. Asay-
ing of one-Halfl
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-05
Tailored
SUITS

MODELS especially tailored for util-.
WI ity seryice-for long and lasting
satisfaction. They are made Of fine
tricotine, cheviotsF and velous. They,
are plainly yet smartly designed and
exhibit a high degree Of workmanship.
Regular $500. to s5s.5 o-now $3.50
to $29.75.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-05
---rare values at a popular price
Regular $500, $3.50 and sOO.75
$4,000 Osgood's Dresses at ~

MOTHER and fully type selling
"a popular figure They ogOOs quality in particular
women know what that There Dresses
expect them last throughout the advise selection
gains OF the sort will not long satisfied purchasers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-05
$500, S39.5O and $3.50.
Dresses
81 9

III ow easy it is topay s75 for Dress regularly
II ed $3.50 We don't need to point out the advantage
of this offering when SO handsomely These
are superior grade Dresses developed in wide range Of
suit all figures We consider them rare bargains for the
oneywe doubt that you viii ever find Dresses Of such
merit at sucha good saving during the height of the
son as is now the case.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-05

a&assiss
$3.50, s85 so Dresses.
$50.

EHEsE the finest Dresses In the Store and also in
FairmontI Better cannot be found anywhere and the
excellent assortment Of models and sizes provides an
viable opportunity to choose the best marvel
Gus saving The materials Of which they made are
luxurious. Many of these Dresses are unpublished With
fine fur and aln you'll never know a more adyan.
tageous your than
Of Dresses represents
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-05
Sl8.95, Sl9.75 and s22. so
Dresses
sl3.95
serVlce.

HE average saving is more than third in this offering
of osgood's Dresses-al from regular sock-featured
easy to pay price The materials are wool SERGE
rcone and jersey and silk georgette Canton and other
desirable crepe silks The coors and styles are practically
Unlimited for surely, have put into this group some of
the smarest Dresses in possession Several of them
are brand new-never shown here before.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-05
lone ofhhe largest sale groups
Regular $500, $3.50 and sOO75
$3.50 Osgood's Dresses at ~

m Days Dress Sale originally intended embrace
OF new models received the And
ene stock with but few exceptions sale The that
an enormous at S them
the SALE These Dresses wanted style material color
is none fact mighty equa these won
defuly fine values
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-05

n LEVER, beautifully made Dresses-specal.
~ izing girlish models-are found in the large
group at S17s5 Sizes run from Ia all the way.
upward to extra sizes, but we would particularly
stress that most Of these Dresses are for small
and average size women. They come in all the
wanted colors. $3.50 always did buy a wonder.
full Dress in osgood's and now 81 1876 will buy the
same Dress.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-05

AsPLENDID group Of worthy Dresses that will
Nappeal to all who are thrifty inclined. They
embrace models from makers who specialize in
Youthful designs and come in serge, wool jersey,
trfcotine as well as excellent crepe silks. An i'm
portant consideration is that all Of these Dresses
are regular osgood's items Of that good quality
onesfinds satisfying through long period OF,
service.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1922-10-05
OLD FAITHFUL is OUTOCME
ness on Fiftieth Anniversary Of
the National Park

Yellowstone, WyO.-With q prodi-
gious cough on the fiftieth anniversary
Of the opening of Yellowstone park as
national playground a new geyser
spouted into the air from IN old hot
mudhole, shooting higher than "Old
Faithful" and smashing all previous
records for altitude.
Fl. NJ. Albright, superintendent OF
the park, took look at the newcomer
to the wonders of the place and de-
cided to call 1t the Sem-C Centennial
geyser. A motoring party drawn close
to the innocent old mudhole called It
various other things, for the ma chine
and members of the group were hathed
In gooey mud and pelted with brick
like fragments of rock, apparently
baked mud. Government rangers later
formed guard around the place.
The new geyser is near Roaring
mountain. Its first eruption threw
mud and stones 800 feet in the air.
Trees in q wide radius were coated
with slime, which quickly dried and
left them wearing Il dry gray crust
The mudhole had been tranquil for
many years.
Tourists ho"ked from many miles
away to see the new wonder, which
has set itself an hourly schedule for
It's eruptions.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1922-10-05
MINE MULE KEEPS EYESIGHT
he Spends His Life in Dark Tunnels,
but Does Not Go
Blind.

HaZleton, Pa.-The coal-mine mule.
which ordinarily spends years Of his
life In the darkness of mine tunnels
far under ground retains his eyesight
even though he does not use his eyes.
SO veterinarians in the anthrac cite
region have determined, following ex-
animation Of many Of the mules which
have been brought to the surface since
the mines closed down last spring.
With this announcement the vetsrlna-
rians exploded theory held by many
for years-that because he did not
have any use for his eyes, the mule
lost his sight.
The coal-mlne mule usually begins
life like any common farm mule. Once
he becomes mine worker, however,
things change. He Is sent far under
ground into the dark workings of the
hardcoal mines and there he stays,
often for the remainder of his life.
Being a hardy animal he sometimes
remains in the mines for 20 years
without seeing daylight
When the mules were hoistcd TO the
surface and turned loose upon the
companies properties some of them
blinked bit at the sunlight When
the veterinarians looked them over
they found their eyes were there and
as good as ever.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1922-10-05
CAUGHT IN PASSING

A perfectly good lie sometimes falls
to serve its purpose.
Best cure for complaining is real
ization of how little good it does.
Civilization gathers up lot of Elm
provements" that are very trying.
The longer some people live the
less popular they are with themselves.
A man often feels the loss of his
first wife most after securing q sec
ond.
Speaking Of well-preserved women,
Lots wife was probably the best Of
them.
1t gives us terrific jolt every time
we hear our friends praise our enc
mics.
Every time man has his fortune
told he gets rid of small portion of
It,
A few people read the Declaration
of independence and tell the rest
what's in 1t.
Hardly ever, now, does the splendOr
of anything surprise you because Of
It's cheapncSs.
His good health, says a vegetarian,
is the result Of eating no meat and
chewing ii we'll
Wages of sin is death; and the sal
ary OF sin doesn't go on for a notice
ably longer period.
Romantic names can be given the
children, but what If they should try
to live up to them?
/ feud Is usually the result of too
much silent contemplation and not
enough church SoCials.
Almost aS soon as a man Joins a
Don't Worry club they begin making
trouble for him about his dues.
Don't make q nasty muSS OF blow.
ing out your brains; II you want to
kill yourself drink lots of Ice water.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1922-10-05
The Mysterious STRANGER.

"Well, Sir" said the gaunt Missouri
an, "a powerful funny thing happened
to me while I was In town yesterday.
l was sorter standing around, as 1t
were, when tollable well-dressed fell
Ter came up, stuck out his hand and
called me out Of my name. When I
told him who / was he congratulated
me on resembling a mighty fine man,
told me his own name, and then
walked away, without mentioning any.
thing about being q candidate for
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1922-10-05
A Dyinu REQUEST.

ut seems odd 10 hear grand opera
In q hot dog establishment"
Its this way said the proprietor.
"When l installed that machine for
my guests had nothing but jazz rec
ords. The other day gentleman in
reduced circumstances came in. BE
told me confidentially that he didn't
Nave but a nickel between himself and
starvation. but he asked me as fa-
vor TO an unfortunate who might fill
paupcrs grave in less than ten days
to cut out the jaZz."-Birmingha
Age-Herald.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1922-10-05
The risk is perhaps less than you

The risk is perhaps less than you
think"
"You have not been iileY'
Il nave learned more of my IA
Tiers swords than i knew when we
used them last"
II am glad--it will he more inter-
esting." Erskine looked toward the
house and moved impatiently.
my brother officer has dined too
well," noted Grey placldly, "and the
rest Of my--er-retinue are gambling.
We are quite secure"
"Ah" Erskine breathed-he had
seen the black boy run down the steps
with something under one arm and
presently Ephraiin was in the shadow
Of the thicket:
"Give one to Mr.. Grey, Ephraim,
and the other to me. believe you
said on that other occasion that there
was no choice Of blades?"
"Quite right" Grey answered, skill.
fully testing his bit of steel.
keep well out Of the way, Eph-
raim." warned Erskine, land take this
pistol. You may need It, IL am
worsted, to protect yourself"
Indeed, yes," returned Grey, land
kindly instruct him not to use II to
protect YOU" For answer Erskine
sprang from the misunderstanding
formal courtesies.
"En garde" he called sternly.
Srey was cautious at first, trying
out his opponents increase In skill:
You have made mn ''led improve
ment."
THANK you," smiled f.rskine.
"Your wrist is much stronger"
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1922-10-05
CHAPTER XVII

10 Harry and Dave, Dane Grey's
absence was merely a mystery-to
Erskine 1t brought foreboding and
sickening fear. General Dale's wound
having opened afresh, made travelling
Impossible, and Harry had a slight
bayonet thrust in the shoulder. Frs.
kline determined to save them all the
worry possible and to act now as the
head of the family himself. He an
nounced that he must go straight
back at once to Kentucky and Can.
tain Clark. Harry stormed unavail-
ingly and General Dale pleaded with
him to stay, but gave reluctant leave
To Dave he told his fears and Dave
vehemently declared he, too, would go
along, but Erskine would not hear of
1t and set forth alone.
Slowly enough he started, but with
every mile suspicion and fear grew
the faster and he quickened Firef1y's
pace. The distance to Williamsburg
was soon covered, and skirting the
town, he went on swiftly for Red
Oaks. Suppose he were too late, but
even If he were not too late, what
should ne do, what could he do? Fire
now, and above the beating of her
hoofs in the sandy road, clink of
metal reached his ears beyond the
low hill ahead, and Erskine swerved
aside into the bushes. Some one was
coming, and apparently out of the red
ball of the sun hanging over that hill
sprang horseman at dead run
black Ephraim.
Stop Erskine cried, but the ne
gro came laundering on, as though
he meant to ride down anything in
his way. Firelly swerved aside. and
Ephraim shot by, pulling in with both
hands and shouting: "MRrse Erskine I.
Yassuh, yassuh Thank Gawd you'sv
come" When he wheeled he came
back at a gallop-nOr did he stop.
Come on, Marse Erskine !" he cried
mo time to waste. Come on, sub! :"
With few leaps Fireny was
abreast, and neck and neck they ran
while the darky's every word con.
firmed the instinct and reason that
had led Erskine where he was.
"Yassuh. Miss Barbary gwine t.
run away wild dat mean white man.
Yassuh. dis very night"
'When did he get hereT'
''Dis mawnn'. He been pesterin
her an pleadin' wild her all day an
she been cryin' her heart out. but
nanny say she's gwine wild him.
Pears like she can't hep herself"
us he alOne?'
mo, sub, he got an orficer an four
sojers wild him"
"How did they get away2"
HE say as how dey was on scout.
In party an 'scaped"
'DOes he know that CORVALLIS has
surrendered?"
dat. OATS why he says he got to git
away right now an she got to go wild
him right now"
did he say anything about General
Dale and Mr.. Harry?"'
"fassuh, he say de- dey's all right
an dat dey an you will be hot on his
tracks. OATS why nanny tol' me to
ride like de debbil an hurry you on,
sub. Dis AFTERNOON" the negro went
on, "he went ovah to dat cabin l toll
you bout an got dat American uni
form. He gwine to tell folks OH de
way dat dem udders is his prisoners
an he takin' dem to Richmond. Den
dey gwine to sep'rate an he an Miss
Barbary gwine to git married some
whur on de way an dey goin' on an
sail fer England, fer he say If he git
captured fOlks'l won't let him be
prisoner o. war-deyll ies up an
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1922-10-05
Promise of Napoleon to
Marshal Ney Carried Out

Paris The promise made by
Napoleon to Marshal Ney has
just been fulfilled by the commits
sion governing the Saar valley
under the supervision of the
League OF Nations. The commits
sion has authorized the institu-
tion of n supreme court at Saar-
louis, the celebrated marshal's
birthplace.
1t Is Il town of less than TO-
600 inhabitants. which was the
old capital and military strong
hold when the Saar was a
French province. When General
Mangin passed through the Saar
with his troops on the way to
the Rhine some of the old inhab-
itants who retained French SYM
pathies reminded him of the ON
proper authorities"
But I'm not Napoleon's sue
cessor," General Mangin replied.
"and the judiciary Is not my line.
| will pass on the request to the
proper authorizes"
General Mangin was relieved
of his command in the Rhineland
before he could take steps i'm the
matter, but the Saar comGliSSion
found no objection to the prof
ect, since 1t was not only graft
flying to the town. of Saarlouis.
but was considered of real util-
ity.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1922-10-05
Deer as Bush Slashers.

w. J. Murray Gibbon, the successful
novelist, in writing of French Canadi-
an Guides in the Nineteenth Century
Review, tells q tale of one called Van,
of TobiQuc river, encountered in his
own spacious clearing:
"NuSt have taken some work to
clear this huSh,' / remarked. Not a
bit" he said. "All ii cost me was a
little salt. 1t was the deer that did
it-a shot of salt at the root OF each
bush, and they cleared the whole
yard"
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1922-10-05
Tablet to "DeIicious' Apple Tree.

W!nterset, Ia.-A tablet, commemo
rating the original delicious" apple
tree, a variety which In the last 2;
years has been planted In nearly al
apple.growing sections, was dedicated
recently at Wintsrset.
Prompt.
you are strong In your praise Of
the Brokers and Stokers Magazine"
II am"
"Yet they have never printed any
Of your poetry"
"No, but 1t doesn't take them two
months to decide that my stuff won't
do. They get 1t back to me In the
next mail."-Louisville Courier-J our.
nal.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1922-10-05
HAD NO BUSINESS TO CRAWL
Motorists Ingenious Plea Only Made
Judge Look at the Case a Little
More SternIy.
"IIow fast We're you goingW

"lIow fast were you going2"
"N"ur honor l was just crawling
along"
ITS rather curious that most Of the
people who are charged in this court
with speeding say they were crawling
along"
Your honor, I'm professional avi-
ator. An ordinary observer might have
thought my car was travelling ut high
speed, but to me it was crawling"
"Ahcm! | understand your point of
view exactly, and out of respect to
your hazardous profession, where
speed is essential to safety, I'll fine
you SO for crawling" g."-Birmingha
AgeHerald.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1922-10-05

MEN and women average $1.0O per
hour selling hosiery, four pairs
guaranteed to wear four months or
new hosiery free. We pay 80 per
cent. commission. Free samples to
working agents. Complete line of
wool and heather mixtures. This is
the big hosiery season. Experience
unnecessary. Eagles Hosiery Works
oar IA 1tp-47.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1922-10-05


thrust that VAS like dart ot light
ming.
"Ahl A Frenchmsu taught you
that"
"a Frenchman taught me all the
little know"
II wonder If he taught you how to
meet this"
He did," answered Erskine, parry
Ing easily and with nm answering
thrust that turned Grey suddenly
anxious. Constantly Grey maneuvered
to keep his back to the moon, and
just as constantly Erskine easily kept
him where the light shone fairly on
both. Grey began to breathe heavily
Il think, toO," said Erskine, that
my wind is a little better than yours
would you like a short resting
spell?"
From the shadow Ephraim chuckled,
and Grey snapped:
"Make that black devil"
keep quiet, Ephraimw broke In
Erskine sternly. Again Grey maneu-
IL,
Erskine gave warming:
''Try that again and l will put that
moon in your eyes and keep 1t there"
Grey was getting angry now and was
beginning to pant.
"YOur wind is short" said Erskine
with mock compassion. 'T will give
you little breathing-spell presently"
Grey was not wasting his precious
breath now and he made no answer
Now" said Erskine sharply, and
Grey's blade flew from his hand and
lay like streak OF silver on the dewy
grass. Grey rushed for 1t.
"D-n you!" he ragged, and wheeled
furiously-patience, humor, and eau
tion quite gone-and they fought now
In deadly silence. Ephraim saw the
British officer appear in the hall and
walk unsteadily down the steps as
though he were coming down the path.
but he dared not open his lips. There
was the sound of voices, and 1t was
evident that the game he'd ended in
quarrel and the players were coming
up the river bank toward them. Er-
skine heard, but II Grey did he at
hISt gave Ho SlSI-He WIS TOO lnuCH
concerned with the death that faced
him. Suddenly Erskine knew that
Grey had heard, for the fear in his
face gave way to a diabolic grin of
triumph and he lashed suddenly into
defense-if he could protect himself
only u little longer! Erskine had de-
layed the finishing stroke too long and
he must make II now Grey paye
way step by step-parrying only.
The blades flashed like tiny bits Of
lightning. Erskine's face, grim and
inexorable, brought the sick fear back
into Grey's. and Brskine saw his enc
my's lips open. He lunged then, his
blade went true, sank to the hilt, and
Grey's warped soul started on its way
with craven cry for help. Erskine
sprang back into the shadows and
snatched his pistol from Ephraim's
hand:
Get out of the way now. Tell them
I did IT,"
Once he looked back. He saw Bar
bara at the hall door with old nanny
behind her. With running leap he
yaulted the hedge, and, hidden in the
bushes, Ephraim heard Firefys hoofs
beating ever more family the sandy
road.
(To be continued next week.)
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1922-10-05
CITATION NOTICE
The State of South Carolina,
County of Chesterfield,

BY NJ. J. Hough, Probate Judge:
Whereas Mrs. Nancy A. Odom
made suit to me to grant her Letters
of Administration of the estate and
effects Of W. j. Odom, deceased.
These arc, hcrcforc, to cite and ad-
moniah all and singular the kindred
and creditors Of the said w. ]. Odom,
deceased that they be and appear be-
fore me in the Court of Probate. to
be held at Chesterfield, S. c., on the
5th day of October, next, after pub
lication hereof, at II o'clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, if
any they have, why the said Admins
tration should not be granted.
Given under my hand this goth day
Of September, Anna Domini, 1922.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1922-10-05
Rooster HatchInu Brood.

Rutland, O.-Emory Ralph is boast.
Ing Of game rooster In his flock
which has taken up the "setting" du.
ties of hen. Ralph says the rooster
has been sitting on a clutch Of eggs
for more than ten days and leaves the
nest only once day to feed. Ralph
also asserted that the little bird will
Aght anything or anybody that ap.
proaches the nest.