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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-02-24

stairs nor could I locate them by any
effort. AS the result of blindly cropping
about. lost all sense of direction and
must have wandered into a side room
through an uRdraped recess, for
suddenly brought up against a table
Uttered with papers and books.
Startled by this encounter into a
realization that | was lost in strange
house at an unholy hour of the morn
ing, and that the slightest misstep in
that darkness might result in an alarm
to awaken every sleeper, for few
minutes l did not venture to move in
any direction Yet manifestly | could
not remain there indefinitely, and so,
blindly choosing course, set forth
feelings way cautiously forward until
l first ran into>a chair, and then struck
one hand against a side wall. | fol-
lowed this latter as best | could,
inspired by the thought that if | con
tinued this course long enough | must
attain the opening through which |
had entered the ROOM On the way
my hands felt the outlines of closed
door, and, in aimlessly cropping about,
encountered key in the lock. 1t
was 50 inserted as to be extracted
at the touch of my fingers and instant
ly tiny ray of light shot forth
through the vacated hole. 1t was such
relief in the heart of that darkness
as to cause me to quickly bend down
and endeaver to view the scene within.
1t was evidently a chamber of some
size, and well furnished, rather dimly
Illuminated by a single shaded electric
globe, handsome green rug on the
floor, and numerous pictures hung
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-02-24

ABOUT une walls. | could perceive the
outlines of bed at one side, barely
within the range of the vision, and
opposite this an ornate dresser, with
three mirrors. But what my eyes
rested upon with greater interest was
luxurious leather couch beside the
further wall on which a woman rested,
with some sort of covering draped
about her. She lay with face toward
the wall, motionless, and to all appear
ances sound asleep.
To arouse her was the last thing
1 desired, and would have slipped the
key back into the lock, and stolen
silently along in the darkness, had she
not suddenly stirred, fiinging out one
hand as though in fear of some dream,
and turned partially, so that her face
became clearly visible. The sleeper
was Marie Gessler! For moment I
could scarcely credit the discovery
yet there could be no mistake. l re-
membered too well every character
istic of the girl, to be deceived.
Yet what house was this that she
should be here? How did it happen
that we were at the same place? Had
she come voluntarily; or a prisoner?
Had she been tricked into coming? or
brought by force? and was she held
here helpless to escape? l tried the
door softly-it was locked. This,
coupled with the fact that the key was
upon the outside, served to answer
the main question. However she
came, she was now being held a
prisoner. We must both be in the
same hands, in the unscrupulous
grasp of this desperate gang Of cri-.--
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-02-24

Then / staggered to my knees, and,
with opened eyes stared curiously
about, gathering my wits together.
There was nothing to see but the
four walls I tried the door, and it
opened silently, permitting me to
gfance out Into a narrow dark hall
way, uncarpeted. could dimly
discern the top of flight of stairs
leading down to the story below.
slipped out, and closed the door softly
behind me, being plunged instantly into
funereal blacknesS.
grOped a way forward toward the
stairs, guided by a hand against the
wall, until the touch of the upper rail
assured me of my position. A narrow
strip Of carpeting-rag / took it to
be from the feeling-extended down
the center of the stairs, sufficient to
muffie any footsteps, and paused
moment listening for the slightest
noise amid the darkness beneath. All
remained still and mysterious; SO that
l drew forth my shoes from coat
pocket and slipped them On.
Twice the boards creaked ominously
under my tread, sounding terrific in
that silence, and causing me to hang
in suspense over the banister rail,
holding my breath in fear of discovery.
At last attained the wider space at
the bottom, and sought blindly to ex-'
plOre my surroundings. But for the
carpet underfOot, and a small sofa
encountered in a recess, would have
believed myself in a deserted house.
/ knew l was on the third floor, yet
showing a wav to the next fight of
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-02-24
PAGE THREM

lnais, determined to gain from us at
any cost the secret we were supposed
to share. / hesitated, but for only a
moment, debating with myself the best
course to pursue. Should / endeavor
to escape from the house 2lona ana
then return to her rescue with help?
or face the greater danger of attempt
ing to take her with me? The former
move involved exposure of her whole
connection with the affair, and ] was
afraid to take upon myself the re-
sponsibility. ! knew not who she was.
or why she had become involved in
this mesh Of crime. / feared Harris
knowledge, the evidence he might dis
close, and what his passion for revenge
might drive him to do, IT, he once
found his game decisively blocked. 1t
would be better for me to tell her all
first and then act at her direction.
l reinserted the key in the lock
noiselessly, shot back the bolt and
opened the door, stepping quickly
within to instantly shut out the glare
of light. 1t seemed to me this was
accomplished in utter silence. but, as
the door latched behind me, she was
upon her feet, plainly startled by the
intrusion.
who are you? What does this
mean ?-why. Mr.. Severn! !"
"Yes," responded quickly, yet
making no effort to advance, you
have nothing to fear; only do not
speak loudly"
Continued Next Week
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-02-24

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-06
When A Girl
 Marries
By ANNE LESLIE.

"Of course, of course," murmured Dad Lee. uneasi1y. NOW. then. will you be glad when I tell you that I'm off tomorrow to fetch my poor Dick back to the city from-where he's resting? We'll return as soon as he's it to travel. And the first day he's here I'll make an arrangement Tor you to see him.
 ''To talk to him?'' I asked, breath lessly.
 'I said see him. I don't know how strong the boy is. I don't know how much talking he can do. daren't put too much strain on on him. But I pledge you my word of honor that you shall see him. I won't fail you. My word on that"
 T take your word" I said quietly.
 tIs-there anything else?''
 ''Only one thing" Dad Lee replied, one of the flashes of something which was meant to be. That's something
 I think you ought to know. Some thing I'll say to you at the door as goodnight" He wouldn't speak to me again un- til we stood at the outer door of the house. Then turning on me with l something almost pitying in his nar- now. avid little face. he said: we know-where Jim is." And on the words he scurried down the steps and clattered off into the night.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-05

rope" by Alvin w. Kreeh, president
Equitable Trust Company, New York.
Five-minute statements on the years
work by officers and committee chair
men.
THE Growing Hazards and Liabili-
ties in the Conduct of Safe Deposit
Business" by Waldron II. Rand jr.,
vice-president Commonwealth Trust
Company, Boston,
TELLING the Story of the Trust Com
panies to the Nation," by Francis H
Sisson, president Guaranty Trust
Company Of New York and chairman of
committee on publicity
Discussion by members.
Roll call of state vice presidents.
Nominations and elections of state
vice presidents to fill vacancies for
term 1922-'23.
Election and installation of pres
ident, vice-presdent and five members
of the executive committee to serve for
three years.
Unfinished business.
New business.
Meeting of executive committee at
the close of this session.
The entertainment program for to-
day follows:
100 p m,-Hostess day. Luncheons
for women in private homes. Guests
are invited to so after luncheon to the
Metropolitan Museum of Art.
$3.50 p. m.-Subscription dinner, Na-
tional Alumni Association, American
Institute of Banking, at the Commo-
dore, for A. |. B. graduates only
$3.50 p. m-Grand ball, the Commo-
dore. Coupons exchangeable for tick
cts at the Commodore, ballroom floor
New-York tribune., 1922-10-05
Program for Last
Assembly of Bankers
Governor Allen to Speak ON In
dustrial Justice Through
Government

The program for the last ganc-a! es.
sembly of the Bankers Convention ir
the main ballroom of the Commodore
follows:
$3.50 n. M, sharp-Call to order BY
the president
0:81 a. m,--Invocation, the Rev
Henry S. Coffin, pastor or the Madison
Avenue Presbyterian Church.
9:35 a. m.-The Committee of Five.
Charles de B. Claiborne.
9:40 a. m.-The membership commit,
tee; Harry j. Haas, chairman.
9:45 a. m.-The Public Relation,
Commission; Francis II. Sisson, chair
man.
9:55 a. m.--The Economic Policy
Commission; M. A. Traylor, chairman
1905 a. m.-Address, "T'hc RESPONSE
bility of Government for Industrial
Justice" the Hon. Henry j. Allen
10:35 a. m.--Address by Herbert
Hoover.
11:05 a. m.-Report of the resolu
tons committee; new business; in.
stallation of officers; announcements
adjournment.
The trust company division will meet
In the main ballroom at $3.50 o'clock
The program is:
President J. Arthur House presiding
Gree eetings-By Seward Prosser, pres
ldent Bankers Trust Company New
York, and chairman committee 14sth
annual convention, A. B. A.
Annual address of the president
BY j. Arthur House, president Guar
dian Savings and Trust Company,
Cleveland
Address, keeping Faith With Eu-
New-York tribune., 1922-10-05
u. S. Won't Be
Hard Creditor.
Treasury Says
But Debt Reduction Would
lnjure World Welfare
and Credit of Nations.
tho Officials Point Out
Only Britain 10 Pay Now
McKenna Believed to Have
Referred Only to Nego-
tiafions as TO Interest

WASHINGTON, Oct 4,-The sugges-
tion of Reginald McKenna, former
Chancellor of the British Eychequer,
before the American Bankers Associa-
tion in New York Of the advisabilitv of
definite postponement of any payments
to this country on war debts by foreign
nations, except Great Britain, until
the amount such nations could ulti-
mately pay could be determined was
regarded at the Treasury to-day as
merely stating the status quo of nego-
tiations by the debt funding commits
sion, so far as interest is concerned.
With respect to the possibility of a
reduction of the principal of foreign
debts as suggested by the British finan-
cier, high Treasury officials declared
the debt commission was governed en-
tirely by the wishes of Congress, which
IN the present law authorized the com
mission only to arrange for the pay
ment of the wartime obligations upon
suitable terms.
Lock Into Liquidation
1t has been tacitly admitted by the
Treasury that Great Britain alone was
expected to begin the payment of in
terest on her $5,000,O0O 900 debt on
! october 10, when the first installment
since the expiration of the three-year
deferred period falls due, and negotia-
tlons by the debt commission were
said to be proceeding on the theory of
ascertaining when and on what terms
the other debtor countries might start
the liquidation of their obligations.
AS to the principal of the debts, il
was conceded that after Investigation
by the debt commission and conference
with foreign representatives the facts
as to conditions in some particular ma
ton might be laid before Congress
with view to having the commission
| empowered to make such terms as
would enable payment. But as to any
! general cancellation of wholesale re.
duction Of foreign debts, Treasury off.
iaIs were of the opinion that such 6
step would be injurious to the welfare
of the world. Any action which could
be construed as Reputation of ar
external debt by sovereign govern
ment,, it was explained, would work ir
reparable harm to the credit of that
nation and cancellation by severa
countries would multiply lack of con-
fidence in governmental obligations.
Won't Be Harsh Creditor
On the other hand, it has been indi-
Gated at the Treasury that there is no
disposition on the part of the United
States to press for payment of its for
eign debts in the manner of harsh
creditor. Payment by Great Britain
has been regarded as unquestionable,
and Treasury officials have given the
impression that France and some of
the other more important nations could
| be relied upon to meet their obliga-
tions under carefully worked out fund
| ing arrangements. But as to some of
the smaller and poorer foreign debtor
nations, there have been indications of
a willingness on the part Of this coun-
try tc treat with leniency where neces-
sary.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-05
Stuyvesant Fish Halts
Inquiry Into Vets Books
Gets Court Order Delaying
Quiz on Funds 10 Fight
Dry Amendment
stuyvesant Fish, fnancier, railroad

Stuyvesant Fish, fnancier, railroad
executive and prohibitions was
relieved yesterday from the necessity
OF revealing, for the present Mt least,
certain secrets of the New York State
Division of the Association Against the
Prohibition Amendment, of which Mr.
Fish is treasurer.
Benjamin II. Milberg is suing the
association for s13,330 in commissions.
He obtained an order to examine Mr..
Fish before trial. and also an order
directing the treasurer of the defend
ant organization to produce certain
books and records so that The plaintiff
might obtain the information he
sought. This information had to do
with alleged financial contributions by
hotel, Wine, beer, liquor and brewing
interests TO the nnti-prohibition as
sociation. Mr.. Milberg wishes to be
enlightened as to the persons who
made these contributions, if any, and
the amounts given.
The exam mination wes to be held to-
day. bat the defendant obtained an
order putting it off until Justice Wac-
ner has decided motion by tho de-
fendant TO vacate the order Of ex-
animation. The justice win hear ar
gument on this motion TODAY
New-York tribune., 1922-10-05

A bull-necked and Manifested private
detective attached to n local agency
employed to guard convention visitors
against pickpockets caused consterna-
tion in the corridors of the Commodore
Tuesday evening, when he ordered from
the floor bankers and their guests
whose badges were not conspicuously
displayed. The offlcious individual WAS
removed after complaints had been reg
istered. One banker said the detec-
tivc's behavior indicated belief on
his part that he had been detailed to
SUPPRESS riot. AS part of his work
flight Of stairs.
Charles G. Lane, president OF the
Exchange National Bank Of Hastings,
Neb, remarked yesterday apropos a
widely circulated heresy that New
Workers are coldly calculating in their
attitude toward strangers, that the wei
come given visitors to the bankers
convention should forever dispel such
belief.
"The cordial handshakc and the dis
position to kindly service met with
here have Impressed me-" Mr.. Lane
said. "Men | never saw before and
may never see again, wcarers of New
York badges, have greeted me like q
long lost brother, volunteered aid that
cost them time and must have incon.
venienced them no little. I am no
stranger in New York City, but or
previous visits ] was not known as q
visitor and therefore did not encounter
the New Yorker as host. In that ca.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-05
Bull Invades Bankers Shop
Roughneck Detective Thinks He's Protecting Wis.
itors by Manhandling Them

pacity it strikes me he is beyond criti-
cism."
(. A few minutes before vote was
taken in the convention yesterday. on
the resolution opposing branch banks,
when many speeches in condemnation
OF branch banking had been heard and
the sentiment Of the gathering had be-
come plainly evident, dignifed
stranger arose in tho body Of the hall
to say few words ION the other hand. y
Tho convention displayed impatience
hls this speaker began a discussion of
the effect on Federal Reserve banks of
legislation which would preclude branch
banking. There were frequent inter
ruptiona, shouts Of put the question"
and Incidental banging Of the chair
mans gavel
"Gtntlemen." persisted the speaker,
II am president of state bank and
that hank has branches. Also 1t may
interest you to know that when the
Federal Reserve act passed | repre-
sented my state in the United States
Senate and voted for its passage. My
name Is William Alden Smith"
Directors to the views Of the former
United States Senator FROM Michigan
permitted him to complete his brief
address without further interruption.
]. A. Johnson, Carson City, New,
banker, hotel owner and collector,
bought leatherbound copy Of De Foes
"Compleat Englishman" in an old book
store yesterday. Two pages in the cen
ter of the volume, which is dated 1902
are covered with rare postage stamps
Mr.. Johnson is an enthusiastic philatel-
ist. One stamp in the collection nc
declares to be worth more than $1,000
if genuine. 1t is an English issue OF
the reign of George III which was
stopped when only few stamps had
been printed because of defect.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-09
"s'LONG, RYNG, OLD BOY!"

The Dawson News tells the follow ing amusing story in connection with the recent visit of Lord Byng, goVer nor general of Canada, to Mayo:
 "At one point a stalWart was ob served who had more liberally than moderately been exercising his rights of personal liberty Such an unusual sight interested His Excellency and he proceeded to engage the gentle man in conversation, bidding him the time of the day.
 "Hullo,' said the Yukoner; wash your name, pardner?
 "'My name is Byng.'
 'Mishter Byng-er-glad to meet you Byng. Coin autside?'
 "'Yes, I am going out for the win ter
 "Well, have a good time, Byng and come back in the spring. Coco luck. Goodbye, Byng! S'long!"
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-09
PUMP TURNED HIM DOWN

A nomad of the hills who had fol several days been enjoying the ad vantages of the B. c. moderation act happened to wake up in Hyder with an ardent thirst. He spied the town pump and the tin dipper hanging on the wall Enthusiastically he pumped and pumped, but no water came, be- cause the pump needed a new valve and must be primed before it would 1roduce The prospector pumped u0t he was nearly all in, but nothing but air came from the spout. At last he stepped back and sadly addressed the nump as follows: ''Well, oldtimer you won't give me an eye-opener, but don't blame you bit. I never came near you when I had lots of money -Hyder Miner.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-09
KINGS SECOND SON DOWNS 'SNOBOCRACY'
 IN SUMMER CAMP

LONDON, Eept. 9.-The Duke of York, second son of the king, will re- peat this year the experiment he made last year for what has been called the Encouragement of autocracy and the encouragement of democracy"
 So thorough an understanding was then established between the boys from Westminster school and boys from a Welsh steel works, following football match, that a summer camp was set up by the duke to encourage good feeling between boys of differ, ent social status. Two hundred pub lie school boys with an equal num- Der from congested and industrial areas were invited to share the camp.
 The selection of the boys and the arrangements for the camp this year are in the hands of the Industrial Vel fare Society, of which the Duke of York is president, but beyond that the society will have nothing to do with
  the project.
 In order that the boys meet on terms of perfect equality. Cricket, football and kindred games will not be played because it is felt that public school boys, having more opportuni- ty for practice, would hold an ad- vantage over the other boys at such games.
 They will be divided into sections of twenty, ten being public school boys and ten industrial lads. They will share the same huts, eat the same food and engage in the same sports and recreation.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-09
SETTLE IN CALIFORNIA

MT. and rMs. J. J. Fraisure, who left Cordova about a year ago and have been travelling most of the time time since, have recently purchased a home in Los Angeles, where they expect to remain for the futur. MT. Fraisure was employed by the Cop per River & Northwestern R. R. Go. for seven years. MT and Mrs. Frais- ure are the parents of Mrs. w. H. Chase and Mrs. E. G. LaBelle of this city.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-09
ANGEL ChlLD' IS MYTH SAYS PSYCH0 ANALYST:
 YOUTH NOT INNOCENT

LONDON, Sept. 9.-Dr. Davis For syth, famous hospital surgeon and writer of many books on psycho-an- alysis and mental diseases, lectur- ing at the Institute of Hygiene, had severe shock in store for those present who regard the child as the symbol of happy innocence when he exploded the theory of the innocent minded child, alleging that it was a myth.
 Accepting the principle of ami nal evolution,' said Dr. Forsyth i've expect to be much nearer ami mals when we are born.
 Children, instead of being gold en, pure and unalloyed, as many people think them to be, have prim- tive, unanalyzed instincts of the crudest kind. Impulses of which we are ashamed in later life are found manifest in the early stages of life Children are subject to the same emotions as grown-up men and women. Love, jealousy, hate and fear are all apparent, and you get emotional life even in the nursery
 Little children can only see life from a selfish point of view theil self-importance seems magnified be. yond deserts, and they experience the greatest difficulty in restrain. ing their impulses or fail in theil promises to their mothers.
 Tt is quite a mistake to imagine that we are not concerned with love before we reach puberty There are few boys and girls who go to parties who do not have love affairs.
 "The great difficulty that mother experiences" concluded Dr. For. syth, "is to detach the self-love felt by every child in his first years fol himself (Narcissus love it is called after Narcissus, who fell in love with his own face), and turn it to g directed object. If she fails in this she is sowing seeds of mental dis order for the child"
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-09
HOSTS AT DINNER

Mr. and Mrs. l.. Smith were hosts at a duck dinner on Thursday even- ing at their home in Old Town, their guests being Messrs. James Sheri- dan, George Smith and K. G. Robin son. The dinner was the edible re- suit of a duck-hunting trip which on Thursday of last week with Mrs w. L. Fursman as their guest. With headquarters at the cabin of Joe Reeves, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Mrs Fursman were joined on Sunday by G. A. Harmon, the party returning to town on Monday evening.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-09
elJRPRISE HOUSE WARMING

r MT. and Mrs. Link Waln who nave lately taken up their new residence on First Street, were pleasantly sur prised by party of friends last eV- ening and the new domicile was glV- en a genuine house-warming' De- licious refreshments topped OH an evening of jollity and the occasion was voted as propitious ot other pleasant evenings there to come. The guests were: Mr and Mrs.t~ F. A.. Sevelle, Mr. and Mrs. L. c. Pratt, MT. and Mrs T. N. Hubbert, Mrs. md Mrs. J. E. Currier, Mrs. Dyson,
 lev. and Mrs. Nickerson, Mesdames *J B. Marshall, Ben Osborne, E. J.. Schults, Ed O'Brien, Wm. Smith, R.. B. Dyson and w. E. Downing. Mr.. J. c. Smith, and the Misses Helen Pratt, Genevieve Dyson and Lydia Waln.