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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14

Allegheny hriskow sang while shf
prepared supper, for the reaction
from the strain of the last twelve
hours was like an intoyication, Mr.
Gray was In no further danger; he
was well except for bandaged head
and some bruises. And he was here
alone with her
Supper. when the two sat down 10
II. proved 20 he a pleasant meal. for
the soft glow Of the lamp, the
warmth from the stove, made OF the
Briskow kitchen coy place, while
the drumming OF the rain overhead
enhanced their feeling OF comfort
and security.
During the night an explosive crash
followed by loud reyerberation
awoke Calvin Gray and brought him
IN sitting. His room was III by
white fiickers, against which he saw
that the rain Ftill sheeted his WIN
dows; he fumbled for his watch and
found that II was two o'clock This
was q storm, indeed. and he began
to fear that this deluge might swell
the vUfers to danger point; there
fore ne rose, struck a light, and
dressed himself. Sleep was out OF
the question, anyhow, amid such an
uproar AS he stepped out upon
the front porch, his attention was In
stantly drawn to a yellow glow In the
west a distant torch. the flame OF
which Illuminated the angry night.
He stared at it for a moment before
he realized its meaning.
Hearing an exclamation behind
him. Gray turned to behold Allie
Briskow's dim figure in the door.
Hello" he cried, excitedly Did
you see that Yonder are two wells
afire."
II know. l haven't closed my
eyes. YOU can see another from my
window" Allie snapped the light
from a pocket flash upon Gray, and,
noting that he was only partly clad,
abe urged him to come into the
house. When he ignored the request
she ioined him. and together they
stared at the mounting flames
"Jove. That's terrible" he NUT
tered.
Look here" Allie directed the
beam of her light down over the edge
of the porch, and moved 1t slowly
from side to side. The surface OF
the water was not only burdened
with debris, but also it was thick
with oil. It's just like that an the
ether side. That gusher on sixtecr
must be wild"
II dare say it won't get any worse,
Gray spoke with carelessness that
he was far from feeling. but his tone
did not deceive the girl
1T doesn't have to get any worse,
she declared. impatiently. There's
oil enough here to burn. We're IN
the middle of lake of It. Whatll
happen if II catches flre?'
"At least we'll be as we'll off in
side as out here" Gray declared. and
his companion agreed, SO together
they went into her room. where, side
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
CHAPTER XVI.
In Dangerous Waters

subdued but continuous whisper
ing irritated Calvin Gray. When II
persisted. minute after minute, he
opened his eyes, asking himself. duly.
why II was that people couldn't let
q fellow sleep.
Allegheny Briskow appeared out OF
nowhere and laid soothing hand
Upon his brow. When she saw the
light OF sanity in his eyes, her face
Frightened and she cried, eagerly:
You're coming around all right.
aren't your You mustn't talk.
Everything is all right-ail right,
honestly I'll tell YOU everything.
but Just you rest now until Buddy
comes" There was magnetism to
the girls touch and comfort in her
voice.
It was some time later that Gray
opened his eyes and spoke in more
natural voice, saying: How do / hap
pen TO be here in your house,
Allie?"
1--WE brought you over at daylight.
Buddy's gone for doctor, but he'll
be back" The girl averted her
face quickly and moved toward the
window.
He ought to be at the well-put-
ting 1t out. God! What sight!
see It yet"
THE we'll Is Quit" Allie returned
and seated herself beside the bed
"You probably won't understand 1t or
believe tt can scarcely believe It
myself, for it's miracle. All the
same, II Is out, shut In, and not much
damage done. You're not ruined,
either for Buddy says they're short
OF fuel here, and a gasser this size Is
worth good deal-'most as much as
q fair oil WELL
"How can it be shut in? 1t was
blazing. roaring tower of flame.
The derrick itself was going
II know, but the strangest thing"
Allie spoke breathlessly. Let me do
the talking. please. You remember
the drill stems were standing over in
one corner? Well, the fire drove
everybody off. of course: there was no
facing It, and they thought sure
they'd have a job--have to send for
boilers and smother 1t down with
steam, maybe, or tunnel under, or
something-work for days, maybe
weeks, and spend fortune. Any
row they were In a panic, but when
the derrick went down what do you
think? That stack Of drill stems fell
In such a way as to close the gate
valve at the top Of the casing"
ut sounds Incredible" The speaker
made an effort to collect himself, he
raised an uncertain hand to his band
aged head What ails me? l recall
a lot of things, but they're pretty well
confused"
Allie made known the nature of
the accident resulting In Gray's in
Jury, and he nodded his understand
ing. 80 Buddy saved my life!"
He smiled Great boy, Buddy! III
know better than to mix 1t with him
again-he learns quickly
"Oh, II was terrible I've been so
so frightened" Allie Briskow sud
denly lost control of herself. and,
bowling her head, she hid her face In
the musty patchwork quilt. Her
shoulders shook, her whole strong
body twitched and trempleu.
you've b-been awful sick. dld
the best | could, but"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
IF RHEUMATIC
EAT NO SWEETS
ssvs Glass Of salts Helps u Over
come rheumatism Acid.

in2UFsldLtNtf
Rheumatism 10 easier 10 avc!d than
70 cure, states a well known author
Nv. We are advised TO dress warmly,
keen the feet dry, avoid exposure ana
above all drink paenty Of good water
and avoid eating eweets OF all xmas
rheumatism Is caused by body
waste and acids resulting from 1909
Fermentation. II IA tho function or
the kidneys TO filter tht7 poison from
,bo blood and capt Z ont IN the urine;
the pores of the skin are also a means
Of freeing the blood Of this inpurtty.
In damp and chilly cold weather the
skin pores arc closed. thus FORCING
the kidneys TO do double worE; they
become weak and Sluggish and fah
10 eliminate this waste ald 2cica.
which keeps accrrntiating Hnd circn-
jating through the yyE."In, e1tua'ly
settling IN IRE joints ard tnn1c'es.
caustng atieress. sore-sSs and rrat7,
called -heuEa stsx,n-
AZ the h-z. tw.-rz 81 fteU--4z- is-1
get trora arr cna~-1arT .hoat -,9r
nuncsa OF j. T.'ts- pr ( 'g'zi"r-,'1T-
fol In a CLAN Of watar aDc Lr.=E H.
fore hrrakfazt each morning for q
week. THIS ts i1eipful 70 nsutraIizs
anidity, rermove wEzts matter aigo "a
stimulate the kidneys. thus Offer rid
ding the blp7d If rF'eUpa5tc poison
Ia1 Sata = t1evaansi . 3n1 r.
r1ade from ne 49, a a sni D.! "a
u. nan frice. csmbrr with t1ia. and
Il used 4lth XII t..t raai-ts ~ tanu-
czn1s ~ folks uho are subject 10
etfumatlsm.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14

BY slls, they pssrsa through her
1--we read about this sari Of
talAg" Allie was sayiRg, Tanks
bursting ana rivers ahTe. Il spreads
a. aFfT, the lire does, and there's na
putting i cut
zone thing sure, this lightning
W0Rt lasI long"
4 hils glare and nRRing eGs
P'eslaa EaNe the ne 10 GraS's cheer
ing words. Allie lariskod Fee0iled
from the window,
'We'li hs burned aliVe," she gasRed,
"RsasleA ike rats IN q iFaR, I'm
fFlghisned, Mr. Gray She drew
closer 10 him,
ma need Of that, Well get out
~ this seHaRe somehow people ale
way de-" flicker III the room, and
he sGw that the face unturned ia his
'yfs Aade eyed, strained, That brief
glimpse of Allie, Ike a picture seer
thrAHsh tae ghRfsF nj camera, re-
manned l0Rg WitR the man, for her
hs.F WIS unbound, her liRs were
parted ami her dark eyes we're pee
emiaFly hrilliantl through the anenr
Inc If her lacy Hfglisee her round,
white neck and swelling bosom were
exposed, II was a head, bust, 10
be remembered,
II, You got t0-hold me-" she
said, haskily. and he felt her body
shrink close 20 his, She chung
tightly 10 him, trembling al first, then
shaking in every limb, Fright, IL
seemed. had suddenly mastered Allie
Rr!skow,
Gray endeavorcd for q moment 10
soothe her. then gently 10 loosen her
held; he spoke 10 her as he would
have spoken - q terrified child, nut
r.. wiliness OF her emotion matched
the wildness of the night, and her
strength was nearly equal 10 his,
Roughly he tore her arms from about
HIS neck and put her away from him:
by main strength he forced her into
chair. then snntchcd covering OF
some sort from the bed and folded II
around her shoulders, His voice was
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
TROUBLED WITH |
P|MPLES z YEARS.
Festered and ltched Badly. Skin
Inhamed. Cuticura Heals.

For two years ! was troubled
with pimples on my face. They fes-
tered and scaled over and itched bad
ly, At times they were very red and
the skin around them was infamed.
My face looked fierce.
II read an advertisement for cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment and sent
for free sample which helped me.
l bought more and in two weeks was
healed" (Signed) Miss Lena Canas,
$40 Moody ST., Lowell, Mass.
Keep your skin clear by using
Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Talcum
for everyday toilet purposes. Touch
pimples and itching, If any, with
Cuticura Ointment. Battle with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water. Dry and
dust lightly with Cutieura Talcum.
Sample Each Free by Mail Address: "cuttcura Lab.
eratoriss, Dept q, Maiden ~. Nsss." Sold every.
where. Soap 25c. Ointment rs and Soc. Tseum 26c.
~ Cutieura Soap shaves without mug.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
SHIP Is total Loss,

Commune h onr Nest Issuel
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
FLOWING < %
-, +, COL. D&,ls
EAlX--@.1z:> siAsA@z2lzsa al 80
vVyyNH, stAss

'TheFe, there" Gray niaeea his
hand upon the giFl's heads he iaak
her palm in his ami stroked il, I'm
rot worth your tears, child, AMI,
anyhow, I'm al righi again. | am,
indeed I'm as vel as ever, 50 far
as ! can tell, ny the way, what set
the well aiiFes"
Buddy thinks somebody must have
dropped cigarette when the STAN
nede came" The girl raised her face
and wiped the tears from IL,
III has been raining cats and dogs
the creek has oNerfiowel and every
thing Is under water"
"Tnder water2 iiere' Why, that
can't be-" Gray insisted upon rising,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14

heaFss-lo Aim II sounded almOsl
bFutal as he said;
Get A0id 81 senFseifi We're IN
no great ssHser, really, Aow then
lsghi w.ll heap IA bath" Mil
elenY hsnes he ssFnea q match and
u. tho lamp, 'LlFkt's a great thins
-=aFives away foahshRess-hieht-
ya3Fas Gnd faneias al an sorts II
Without locking a. Ter he seized tha
fltslgie toreh ann mltteFed; nlll
take a look around, lnsl 10 see that
ihlngs are snug, Back presently"
(coRtinusd in Our Next Issuel
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
nE6N HIRE TODAY

Calvin Gray hires three associates
10 keep track Of the oil field aeiiNi-
ties af Colonel Henry Nelson, who il
his enemy, Gray is friendly with the
Rrlskaw family, Ilud llrisk0w, the
son, has charge OF his fathers eli
wells, Allie nfiskaw comes % spend
few days with her brother, bud
phones for Gray 20 come 10 the fields
al once as oil Is expected on some
land In which Gray has an interest,
Gray is injured while watching
operations on the field, Allie voun.
teers 10 nurse him, Allie is In love
with Gray. but he loves Barbara
Parker,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14

and Allie finally consented to his do
ing SO; then, despite his protest that
lie was quite able to take care of
himself, she helped him to the win
dow From that position he beheld
surprising scene.
The Briskow farm lay in a fiat,
saucerlike valley. arid and dusty at
most seasons OF the year. but now a
shallow lake, the surface of which
was broken by occasional fences.
misty clumps Of bushes, or the tops
of dead weeds. The nearest Bris-
kow derrick was dimly visible, its
floor awash, Its shape suggestive of
the battle mast OF sunken man-of-
war.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
NOW GO on WITH THE STORY

When she had laid her lnert bur-
den upon The led, Allie knelt and
took Gray's head upon her bosom,
Then, for the first time. those
forces imprisoned deep within her
being ran wild. and under tho red
glare OF that flaming geyser she kissed
his hair. his eyer. his lips. Over
and over again she kissed them with
the hungry passion OF a woman
starved.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14

signs Of Worms raRslipas
ton, daFanged stomach, sgolisn
nnnsF lin, Offensive breath, haF,l
ana full stomach sish paths,
pale face, eyes heavy ard dsl,
short iry cough sriasias ~
the ierth,s tongue eaa,ri ant
covered wiih liliip rel relais,
starting during sleep With
troublesome dreams, slow fever,
Mrs, Henry johnson, $40
Hayward AVE, Baltimore, EA9s'
II ksse bought nF, 1Hie's
t,lNn for over 10 years and
know il is good"
Mrs, II, y, Roberts, Sol Asyr
lum ST., Flint, Mich, sassl "Ay
little girl is relieved Of her
worms" Ana in a later letter
wrote; "Iiahy is hRe and IL was
your medicine, nr, frue's Elixir,
that helped her"
BORT eNperiment-euy pr,
True's Elixir, the True Family
Laxative aud Worm Espelier.
For the whole Family. either
child or grandparent, anc--
Gnc-sl,?0,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14

Washington, June 1.-THE mine
sweeper Cardinal which ran aground
last week on an island in Aleutlan
group, on the Alaskan coast, Is a
total loss, the navy department an'
R0unees,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14

Der over ~ years this pleas
ant and effective laxative has
given proper relief "a thousands
of men, women AMI children
who have suffered from eoAs'l'
patton, dsransed stomach, and
other troublesome complaints
brought on by diseFdeEed, slug
gish bowels,
Fer good health-to he free
from headaches, bad tasting
mouth, all-gone feeling in
stomach, dizzy SPELLS, eoRsiipar
ton, tho hnwfls must be- ker,
turned w, Nature can be- ass
sisted by usins DIR, frie's I,iisir,
the Trie Family Laxative and
Worm E,neiicr,
Safeguard your own health,
look after the children who
may show signs OF worms and
should be rid OF them the easi,.
est, safest way-by taking DIR.
Trie's Elixir.
Your dealer knows OF its
worldwide reputation. gained
through four generations Of
public health service, Made
from imported herbs Of strictly
pure quality.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-23
Horticultural
Pick-UpS
PROTECT YOUNG FRUIT TREES
Something Must Be Done to preSen'
Ravases Of Mice and Rabbits
During Winter.

Young fruit trees should be pro
tecfed at this time OF the year from
the rsyages of mice and rabbits, ac-
eordIng to the horticultural extension
department OF Iowa State college.
Clean cultivation for a distance OF
about three feet around the tree is
the only method that VIII Insure pro-
lection from mice The mice Will not
stay where there are no grasses for
nest building.
Many methods are followed to stop
damages caused by rabbits. wire
protectors secured on the market serve
the purpose very well. These pro-
tectors can be made by cutting half
Inch mesh screen into strips IS inches
long and II inches wide. The strips
are hooked around the tree.
Neneered boards are used by some
fruit men. but these boards must be re-
moved every spring, as borers crawl
between the boards and tree and lay
their eggs. Tar paper, old rags and
newspapers are used TO a large extent.
The best and easiest method OF pro
lection, however. is TO paint the trunk
and larger branches with concen-
trated solution of commercial lime
sulphur The trees should be painted
now and again In February. Last year
most OF the damage was done the first
Of April. II the sulphur is worn on In
The Dolores star., 1923-02-23
FIGHT ON ORCHARD INSECTS
Advantage During Winter Than
at Other Times.

Scale insects and mites can be fought
to better advantage during the winter
than at any other time. This is be-
cause spray solutions strong enough to
kill such insects cannot be used when
the trees are in foliage. without killing
the tree as well as the bugs. During
the winter, when the trees are dormant
such strong sprays, as lime-sulphur and
oil emulsions can be used without in
jury to the trees, and with sure death
to scales and mites. Experience has
shown that late winter or early spring,
just before the buds start, Is the best
time to apply such sprays. Every or
chardist should plan on at least one
thorough spraying with lime-sulphur
each winter, as it Is the best general
cleanup that can be given to the or.
chard.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-23
Race Between Farmer and Boil Weevil

lizer at least one-half bale on each acre
Plant good seed of an improved,
early-maluring variety when danger
from frost and cold is past. The plant
ing of seed of single variety, by en-
tire communities and counties. is urged
Rows should be only wide enough to
allow proper cultivation.
Give early and frequent cultivation
and continue until fairly late, in the
season. Care should be taken, partlcu-
larly In the later part of the season, to
cultivate shallow and not too close to
the row.
II weevils are numerous when the
cotton is beginning to square, destroy
all possible adult weevils. 1t is prob
able that only at this stage the mo-
lasses and calcium arsenate mixture
can be used effectively.
Since the weevil will hibernate sue.
cessfully not only in woodland but in
any trash or rubbish, it is good prac-
tce to burn such situations around
the cotton fields during the winter.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-23
Gip'll Git va if " Don't Watch Out

a WAVE OF grip secondary TO the
a Influenza epidemic OF l91s-l9 Is
sse-p.nz the country. with unpleasant
5Gt %, widespread fatal results, &C
ro-1!ng % reports 70 the public health
Es-T8cs Surgeon General Cumming
s-T-lEi-=1 that the disease has been
--lIst severe In the southern section
o.. lie country, although spreading SO
.-e-- e--e-7ELy that Il has become prevalent
z al paris q the United States.
I1tos-zs proper. Doctor Cumming
said. Is not much more in evidence
t1sr usual A modification Of It seems
70 hs fOiioTe by los pneumonia than
= the cases q lnSusuzs. but with
ifluch p-UstrstiOn- The common name
% the wave would be grip" the sur
Seon general said. but II could also be
called influenza In milder form.
Symptoms al first. II was said. are
similar TO a severe cold. but they de-
yelop frequently into d fever. some
times rising TO high temperatures
When this fever begins, officials Of
the public health service said is the
time TO call the doctor. The first
thing to do when victim feels that
his slight cold is developing more
serious proportions Is TO take no
chances. officials said. but TO go to
The Dolores star., 1923-02-23

Under the boil weevll conditions,
the prime necessity Is to mature
the largest crop of cotton in the short
est time: 1t is race between the
farmer and the boil weevil SO the
farmer may have every possible ad-
vantage in the race, some of the best
qualified cotton specialists in the coun-
try have collaborated In preparing
recommendations which include the
following:
Select for cotton planting only
land capable Of producing with the
use of a reasonable amount Of fertl-
The Dolores star., 1923-02-23
Secretary Hughes to Keep on the Job

With the Hughes resignation ruul"r
there was coupled story that thene
have been differences lately between
President Harding and Mr. Hughes
over policies connected with The
French occupation of the Ruhr valley
one of the reasons for the present
display of hostile feeling toward the
secretary of state on the part OF Ger
tain senators is that he Is suspected of
having too kindly sympathy for the
principle underlying the League OF Ma
tlons, not with the league Itself. but
with International conferences de
signed to adjust differences beiwe-1
governments and pave the way for per
manent peace.
The course of th, Harding admins
tratlon in keeping troops on the
Rhine. in maintaining an observer with
the reparatIons commission, In sending
official Observers to the Lausanne
conference on Near Eastern affairs. In
having Ambassador Harvey sit with
the allied supreme council and Am.
bassador Herrick sit with the allied
council of ambassadors. and in sug-
gesting Informally that a commission
of international financiers should un.
dertake to fix the amount Of repara-
tions Germany would be able to pay
has not been pleasing to most of the
old lrreconcilable group in the serslte
The Dolores star., 1923-02-23
Oil on the Troubled Political Waters
IL, the international, trouble maker.

NIL, the International trouble maker.
~ may provide the fuel for fires of
domestic politics before long. Senator
LaFollette, who figured In the battles
waged by the insurgents in the middle
Of the Taft administration, is on the
hunt for disclosures that will justify
the assertions of his group that the
present administration has favored
private interests as against public vel
fare.
A reopening of the entire record of
the governments negotiations with
the Sinclair Oh company with respect
to oil leases In the famous Teapot
Dome region is in process as con-
sequence of a senate resolution of in
Quiry but the testimony being sought
by the Wisconsin senator doesn't turn
upon the details of the lease itself, but
upon certain collateral phases Of the
deal itself. the purchase and sale Of
securities which were affected by the
making of the lease
President Harding has let 1t be
known that he stands by what Sec
retary Fall of the Interior department
did In making the lease The view of
Mr.. Fall has been that he made the
best contract possible to get the oil
out of Teapot Dome for the benefit of
the American navy. Mr.. Harding feels
the record VIII prove this and Secre.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-23

ped. and stay there until danger OF
the fever Is past.
The most outstanding symptom Of
the wave Of grip. Doctor Cumming
points out, seems TO be the extreme
prOstration, or feeling of weakness
and fatigue.
Alarmed at the spread of pneumonia
and Influenza, Health Commissioner
Herman Bundesen OF Chicago sounded
a warning ito watch your health" He
said. "To maintain health person
should sleep eight hours, walk mile
every morning, breathe deeply, break
up colds, evaporate one gallon of
water every day for each room in the
house. bathe daily in hot water. eat
a balanced diet and keep the windows
open In bedrooms and dress warmly"
The Dolores star., 1923-02-23
FREEDOM FROM
LAXATIvES
Discovery by Scientists Has Replaced
Them.

Pills and salts give temporary re-
lief from constipation only at the ex-
pense Of permanent injury, says an
eminent medical authority.
Science has found a newer, better
way-a means as simple as Nature
itself.
In perfect health a natural lubricant
keeps the food waste soft and moving.
But when constipation exists this nat
ural lubricant is not sufficient. Medi-
cal authorities have found that the
gentle lubricating action Of Nujol most
closely resembles that of Natures own
lubricant. AS Nujol is not laxative
1t cannot grippe. 1t Is In no sense a
medicine. And like pure water 1t Is
harmless and pleasant.
Nujol is prescribed by physicians; !;
Lseu in leading hospitals. Get bottle
from your druggist today.-Advertise-
ment.
The Dolores star., 1923-02-23

tary Fall himself has been most anx-
ions that every fact OF the negotiations
will be made public. He has insisted
from the time the ,ubject was first
mentioned in the senate that it be
prObed to the bottom.
Ever since the lease was made there
have been vague rumOrs current that
various persons who were ION the in.
side knew about the making of the
Teapot Dome lease and were able TO
profit accordingly.
When Mr.. Fall resigned, the Pres.
dent offered him "A place on the Su.
preme court. There was mark of
confidence In Itself, but 1t can be stat
ed positively that the President holds
Mr.. Fall in such high esteem he would
like to have him remain In the cabi
net