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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-06-01

rhe common criminal, the well-bred
Irish gentleman. the pale Russian, and
the efficient German master of the
lister gathering Who was this man
who held In his finger these curiously
variegated links of an unknown chain?
Two knocks followed In quick sue
cesslon on the door below. The first
man was quite unknown to Tommy.
who put him down as city clerk.
quiet, intelligent-lookirg man, rather
shabbily dressed. The second was Of
the working classes, and his face was
vaguely familiar to the young man.
Three minutes later came anotheE
man of commanding appearance, en-
quisitely dressed, and evidently we'll
born. His face, again, was not I'M
known to the watcher, though he
could not for the moment put a name
to 1t.
After his arrival there was a long
wait. In fact, Tommy concluded that
the gathering was now complete, and
was just cautiously creeping out from
his hiding place, when another knock
sent him scuttling back to cover.
This last-comer came up the stairs
so quietly that he was almost abreast
of Tommy before the young man had
realized his presence.
He was small man. very pale, with
gentle, almost womanish air. The
angle of the cheek-bones limited at his
Slavonic ancestry. otherwise there
was nothing to indicate his national
ity AS he passed the recess, he
turned his head slowly. The strange
light eyes seemed to burn through the
curtain; Tommy could hardly believe
that the man did not know he was
there and In spite Of himself he shiv-
cred. He was no more fanciful than
the majority Of young EnglIshmen,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-06-01

but he could not rid himself Of the
impression that some unusually potent
force emanated from the man. The
creature reminded him Of venomous
snake.
A moment later his impression was
proved correct. The newcomer
knocked at the door as all had done,
but his reception was very different.
The bearded man rose to his feet, and
all the others followed suit. The
German came forward and shook his
hands. His heels clicked together.
eve are honored," he said. 1--WE
are greatly honored. / much feared
that 1t would be impossible"
The other answered in low voice
that had a kind of hiss in 1t:
There were difficulties. 1t will not
be possible again, / fear. But one
meeting Is essential-to define my pol
icy. l can do nothing without-Mr.
Brown. He is hereT
The change in the Germans voice
was audible as he replied with slight
hesitation:
1--WE have received a message. II
is impossible for him to be present In
person" He stopped, giving a curious
impression of having left the sentence
unfinished.
A very slow smile overspread the
face of the other. He looked round
at a circle of uneasy faces.
"Ahi understand. I have read Of
his methods. He works in the dark
and trusts no one. But, all the same,
it is possible that he is among us
now. :" He looked round him
again, and again that expression Of
fear swept over the group. Each man
seemed cycling his neighbor doubt
fully.
The Russian tapped his cheek.
$50 be 1t. Let us proceed"
The German Indicated the place he
had been occupying at the head Of
the table. The Russian demurred, but
the other insisted.
ut is the only possible place." he
said, "for-Nummber One. Perhaps
Number Fourteen will shut the door,"
In another moment Tommy was
again confronting bare wooden panels,
and the voices within had sunk once
more TO a mere undistinguishable MUIR
muir. Tommy became FESTIVE. The
conversation he had overheard had
stimulated his curiosity. He felt that,
by hook or by crook, he must hear
more
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-06-01

was impressing on his companion, and
with which the latter seemed from
time to time to disagree. Wilmington
addressed the other as Boris.
Tommy caught the word ireland,
several times, also propaganda" but
of Jane Finn there was no mention.
Suddenly, In a lull in the clatter of
the room, he got one phrase entire.
Wilmington was speaking. "Ah. but
YOU don't know Flossie. She's a mar
vel. An archbishop would swear she
was his own mother. She gets the
voice right every time, and that's
really the principal thing"
Tommy did not hear Boris reply
but In response to 1t Wilmington SAID
something that sounded like: "Of
course-onIy In an emergency. y
Then he lost the thread again. But
presently the phrases became distinct
again whethersbecau the ether two
had InsensIbly raised their voices, or
because Tommy's ears were getting
more attuned, he could not tell. But
two words certainly had most slim
ulatipg effect upon the listener. They
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-06-01
By AGATHA CHRISTIE
WHO KNOW ST"

SYNOPSIS.-Rea that she
has a possible chance of being
saved, as the Lusitania is sinking.
a stranger gives young American
girl package which he asks her
to deliver to the American arnbas-
sador In England. She is saved
In London, former Lieut.. Tom
my" Beresford and Miss Prudence
Cowley = "Tuppence" - discharged
army nurse. form an organization.
THE Young Adventures. Ltd"
They are both broke and conse-
Quently ready for unorthodox meth
DDS. They write out an advertise
ment. Tuppence makes a business
appointment with a man, Edward
Wilmington, who offers her easy
employment, but on giving her
name as Jane Finn" which she
had heard on the street, Whiting
ton disappears. In answer to an
advertisement signed Jane Finn"
the two receive notes from Mr..
Carter" and Julius p. Hersheim-
mer." Carter. a high government
Official. speaks of a mysterious
Mr.. Brown" as head of the Boil
sheviki in England, and engages
the pair to md Jane Finn. whom
he Is seeking for important reasons
of state. Next day the pair visits
Hersheimmer. American million
alre. He Is looking for his cousin,
Jane Finn. who had disappeared
after landing from the Lusitania's
boats. and employs them to search
for her. They discover a Mrs. Van
demeyer Is a Lusitania survivor.
Tuppence recognizes Wilmington In
caller on Mrs. Vandemeyer.
Tommy trails htn.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-06-01
CHAPTER ~

The House In Soho.

Wilmington and his companion
were walking at good pace. Tommy
started In pursuit at once, and was
in time to see them turn the corner
of the street. His vigorous strides
soon enabled him to gain upon them.
and by the time he, in his turn,
reached the corner the distance be-
tween them was sensibly lessened.
Their course was a zigzag one de-
signed to bring them as quickly as
possible to Oxford street. When at
length they turned into 1t, proceeding
in an easterly direction, Tommy
slightly increased his pace. Little by
little he gained upon them.
Just before the Bond Street tube
station they crossed the road, Tommy,
unpercelved, faithfully at their heels,
and entered the big Lyons. There
they went up to the first floor, and sat
at a small table In the window. 1t
was late, and the place was thinning
out Tommy took seat at the table
next to them, sitting directly behind
Wilmington in case of recognition. On
the other hand, he had a full view of
the second man and studied him at
tentively. He was fair, with a weak,
unpleasant face, and Tommy put him
down as being either a Russian or a
Pole. He was probably about fifty
years of age, his shoulders cringed a
little as he talked, and his eyes, small
and crafty, shifted increasingly.
Wilmington ordered a substantial
lunch for himself and his companion;
then, as the waitress withdrew, he
moved his chair a little closer to the
table and began to talk earnestly In
a low voice. The other man Joined in.
Listen as he would, Tommy could only
catch word here and there; but the
gist of it seemed to be some direc-
lions or orders which the big man
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-06-01
BACK ACHED
TERRIBLY
Hrs. Robinson Tells How She
Found Relief BY Taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Amarillo, Texas" My back was my
greatest trouble. 1t would ache 20 that
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-06-01

pound to my friends as It has certainly
given me great relief. "-Mrs.C B. ROB
MsoN, COS N. Lincoln St., Amarillo, Tex.
The Vegetable Compound Is = splendid
madeline for women. 1t relieves the
troubles which cause such symptoms as
backache, painful times, irregularity,
tired and worn-out feelings and nervous
ness. This ID shown again and again by
euch letters a. Mrs. Robinson writes
Is well ~ by one woman telling another.
These women know what it did for
them. It il surely worth your trial.
Housewives make = great mistake IN
allowing themselves to become 30 Ill
that it Is well-nigh impossible for them
to attend to their necessary household
duties.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-06-01
DID NOT Think HE
WOULD SURVIVE.
Pneumonia Left Health a Wreck,
Says Hustled. Praises
TanIac. "a

Inside of two weeks after r-h0~
taking the TShIac~ treatment was
back on the job and haven't missed
working a shift since that time" re-
Gently affirmed p II. Hustled. 1872
Naples ST., San Francisco.
IAN attack Of pneumonia left me
In such terrible condition II seemed
impossible for me ever to get back
on my feet again. / had no appetite.
couldn't sleep, my nerves were So
tered, and 1t was all / cow
drag about the house.
"One day an old fri-
you try Tanlac, I'll b
you Sure enough, be-
lshed the first bottle
ter. Seven bottles hat
nne shape. / have res
lost weight, nineteen POI
ike my old self again
greatest medicine On ea
Tanlac is for sale by
gists. Take no subs
million bottles Sold
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-06-01
GENIUS OF THE SIGN I
After All, What 10 the Small ma
Of an Apostrophe "6etwesn
Friends"7

Some years ago l watched a sigj
painting genius while he put the FIND
artistries on masterpiece: Ladder
and Gents Restaurant"
Pardon my inquisitiveness." said 1
''but why do you put the apostrophe
before the ST.
1.-THE which before the what7" he
questioned courteously.
"The little curly-tailed mark after
that and that t Some call It an
apostrophe."
"Posserphe, is it7 Well, young fell
Ter, / seen and I mall ipgus q
hundred times, and new 1Rat
1t had name. Posserphei Z q
good one; I'll have to spring II on the
gang. Some painters always paint It
after the s, but always put it before
the s, because / think that 1t loc6S
more artistic there. Other
don't make no difference VII ~ ;
put tide Laval Monthly
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-06-01
Making q Lawn.

my place is new" remarked a man
who bought home on Alter road.
'and the soil doesn't seem to be able
to produce stand Of grass. / have
been told to plant oats with my grass
seed. When the oats come up they are
to be cut off and allowed to wilt and
die. But their roots help to form
sod. This was a new one on me, and
whether it's old or new, gooc or bad,
don't know."-Detroit News.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-06-01

~ WO0kQ 6iAAiOct AAAA
me and / would have
cramps / suffered in
this way about three
years; then q lady
friend 8 ugges ted
that ! try Lydia e
Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound. Ihavs
had better health
since, keephouse and
am able to do my
work. 1 recommend
fha Uo~okobI~ Cor-
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-06-01
Music and Food.

They didn't pay much attention TO
my speech at the banquet given In
my honor"
"No," replied Senator Sorghum.
but they liked the food and the
music was fine"
"Did they play Hall to the ChiefY "
Maybe. But 1t sounded to me
more like Hall to the Chef"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-15
TO BE MODELLED IN BRONZE
Winners of British Dog-Raeing Con.
tests VIII Have Memories Pre-
served by American Sculptor.

Captain Cutie, winner of the Der
by; Music Hall, winner of the Grand
National, and Guards Brigade, win
ner of the Waterloo, are among the 20
British champion dogs to be modelled
In bronze by the American sculptor,
Herbert Haseltine. The Kings Labra-
dor retriever, champion of his class
and declared at one show to be the
best dog of the year, has already been
modelled.
Haseltine is an inspired sculptor OF
the horse, says an art critic. Besides
achieving a perfection of detail that
delights the most fastidious owner, he
has the gift of imparting the animals
character to his studies. Horses talk
with their ears, and in each Of Mr..
Haseltine's models the set Of the ears
most common to his subject is careful
ly reproduced.
That other animals can and do in
spire him he has shown In bull-fight
sculpture. One study Of his shows a
proud, powerful beast with fight In
every line.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-15
"A Pair of Skies See page 5.

Loom fer sale; price $40. Mrs. r.
p. Griffin.-adv.
Miss Mary Bradley spent the week
end at her home in Menomonie.
No need of being idle. We have
work for you. C. Carisch & Son.--adv
Mrs. L. f. Bragstad returned home
Monday from a visit with friends at
Mankato, MINI.
Willard Batteries for the smaller
cars, $1,000; larger cars, $21.O0. Jen-
son & Halsted Co.-adv.
No overhead expense enables us to
pay most for your poultry. Pratts'
Poultry Yards. Phone 577-3.-adv.
A Mr.. Snider of Austin, Mimi, has
announced plans to build $4,000
summer home in Prescott this Spring.
President J. H. Ames and Regent
p. w. Ramer went to Madison Mon
day to attend meeting of the Nor
nal school board.
Mrs. John Doar, who had been Wis
ting Mrs. Kate Hawkins and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Stella Deneen the past week,
returned to her home in Cumberland
Saturday.
Mrs. Andrew Lindgren and Miss
Evelyn Ostrom of Minneapolis visit
ed from Saturday until Tuesday at
the home of Miss Ostrom's sister,
Mrs. E. D. Strandberg.
Mr.. Kutil, the newest addition to
the High School faculty was married
last week, and returned here with his
wife Saturday evening. They intend
to live in one of the Stewart apart
ments.
Mrs. Sadie Griffin, sister of j. l..
WATSON of this city, had the misfor-
tune to lose practically all of her
household furniture in fire which
destroyed her apartments in Caring
ton, N. d. week ago last Sunday.
A warning has been issued to town
chairmen that wolf pelts are being
shipped into Wisconsin from other
states to INSCRIPTIONS hunters who
turn them in for local certificates to
collect the bounty, which is higher
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dodge re-
ceived word Monday that their son,
Theorode, who it attending Wisconsin
university, was in a serious condition
at a Madison hospital. Everett Dodge
left Monday for that city to assist
inIhis brothers care.
G. A. Rounsevell, well known as a
boy in River Falls, announces the ar
rival of son at his home in Lead, S.
D., on Sunday, Jan. %. There are
now two daughters and two sons in
the family, one little daughter hav-
ing died at the age of five years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-15
Local News
Eat More Of Shcpard's Honey!
Have loose and bailed hay for sale

Fat More Oh cHcpdiu AloSJ
Have loose and bailed hay for sale.
T.. Carisch & Son.-a6y.
Mrs. Percy APP Roberts OF Hudson
visited in the city Saturday.
Get your chicken for Sunday dinner
at Pratt's Poultry Yards.-adv.
Atty. L. S. Doolittle left Monday
on business trip to Black RIVER
Falls.
Bids have been called for at Pres
colt for $4,000 addition to the high
school of that city.
Special, Cinnamon Toast, Saturday
and Sunday, at the River Falls Lunch
Room, Mrs. c. Spillcke, prop.-adv.
Miss Margaret Sutherland went to
Minneapolis last Saturday to attend
the funeral of her nephew's daughter.
Miss Marie Beskar Of Oak Grove
has been spending the past two weeks
here. guest at the home Of her aunt,
Mrs. Henry Zorn.
Mrs. Leonard Billings, who had
been visiting her parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Ed. Anderson, left Friday Tor
her home at West Allis.
Miss Lovila Mosher went to New
Richmond this morning to attend the
funeral Of her sister-in-law, who died
in Pasadena, CAL, last week.
Now is the time to have that piece
of furniture that has been broken Tor
so long put in useful condition at the
Newcomb Furniture StOre-adv.
Miss Edith Anderson, who had been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Anderson, the past two weeks, re-
turned to New York City the latter
part of last week.
Mrs. Cora Smith returned home
Friday from st. Paul, where she had
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lee
Deiss, who recently underwent an OPP
Grafton for the removal of gcitre.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Smith vert to
Eau Claire Tuesday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Smiths sister, Mrs.
o. Dahl, who died at her home there
Sunday. The services were held yes
terday afternoon.
The mild, damp weather Monday
night prompted many to complain
that they would rather have it real
cold but dry. Tuesdays brand acco-
modated them with vengeance, the
mercury dropping about thirty de-
grees. But still some people kicked.
The High School has received no
tice from Lawrence College Debating
League thatRiver Falls, Ellsorth, and
Arcadia are in the same league; Riv-
err Falls formerly belonging to the
River Falls, New Richmond and Els
worth league. The first debate will
be held here Feb. %.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-15

SiX-thirty Dinner
Professor and Mrs. R. Mitchell
were host and hostess at six-tklrty
dinner last Saturday evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-15

entire teaching force is still or she
job. 1t is hoped that this percentage
will not increase, or it may become
necessary to close school for a short
time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-15

This week large number of stu
dents have been absent on account of
sickness. In the Senior High, about
$3.50 of the students have been absent
and $3.50 of the entire school, but the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-15
Home Culture Club, Feb. 21-

Home Culture Club, Feb. 21-
Current Topic, Leader, Mrs. Pratt.
Lesson-New York City. The Har-
h3r; The Battery; The Acquariun.
Historic Associations. Wall Street;
Trinity church; Broadway.
Leader, Mrs. Taylor.
Hostess, Mrs. Smith.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-15
Valentine Party

Valentine Party
Miss Mary Jane Weberg enter
tanned fifteen of her little playmates
at Valentine party at her home last
Saturday. This was a farewell party,
for the family leave soon for their
new home in Mitchell, S. D.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-15
w. c. I. u

w. {. L. u
w. C. T. u. will meet Friday, Feb.
23rd at $50. Hostess, Mrs. A. w.
Lund. Leader, Mrs. Morgan. Sub
ject, uses of the Francis Willard
Memorial Fund"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-15
The ]. E. c. Club

Last evening the j. f. c. Club had
jolly Valentine party at the home
of one of the members, Miss Dorothy
Smith.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-15
Social Items

Afternoon Bridge
Mrs. c. E. Randall entertained at
Bridge this afternoon.
Afternoon Bridge
Mrs. ]. A. Knapp entertained at
bridge yesterday afternoon.
Bridge Luncheon
Mrs. C. F. Winter entertained at a
one o'clock bridge luncheon Saturday.
The Picnic Club
Miss Rosa M. Cheney entertained
the Picnic Club last Tuesday evening.
Pollyanna Club
The Pollyanna Club was entertained
by Mrs. Otto Thelander Tuesday
afternoon.
Dinner and Dance
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Baldauf enter
tanned at dinner, follower by dancing,
Friday evening.
Valentine Card Party
Miss Myrtle Green entertained at
Valentine and 900" party at her
home last evening.
o. e. S.
Regular meeting of the o. E. S.
Monday, Feb. Is, at 8 p. m. Election
of Associate Conductress.
Dancing Party
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Pearson enter
tanned at dancing party at Odd Eel
lows Hall Tuesday evening.
Afternoon Parties
Mrs. w. P. Knowles and Mrs. L..
S. Doolittle entertained at afternoon
parties Monday and Tuesday.
Six-thirty Dinner
Professor and Mrs. R. Mitchell
were host and hostess at six-tElrty
dinner last Saturday evening.
The Womans' League
Mrs. Stratton, Mrs. Hayward and
Mics Vast wore hostasSeS for tho Wo-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-15
Swedish Lutheran Aid

The Swedish Lutheran Ladies Aid
of Mann Valley will meet with Mrs.
Peter Carlson Friday, Feb. %. Mrs.
DIN and MRS. Carlson will serve.
Everyone welcome.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-15
Six-thirty Dinner

Mrs. Fred Kramer entertained at
6:30 dinner Saturday evening in hon
or Of Miss Dorothy Coolidge of Down
ing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-15
Tuesday Club, Feb. 20

Tuesday Club, Feb. 90
The New Hebrides, Mrs. Gallup.
Music.
Life of John G.. Patton, Mrs. Brun
dage.
Hostess-Mrs. Mitchell.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-15
The Womans' League

Mrs. Stratton, Mrs. Hayward and
Miss West were hostesses for the Wo-
mans League last Monday evening.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-07-27
Order to Show Cause Against Sale Of
Real Estate.

In the Probate Court of Kootenai County
State OF Idaho.
In the Matter OF the Estate OF Amanda L.
| Sylvester, Deceased.
Order to Show Cause Against Sale OF Real
/ Esta te.
1t appearing to this Court by the verified
! petition this day presented and filed by
! Miles F. Egbers, the administrator of the
estate of Amanda L. Sylvester, deceased.
| that 1t would be for the advantage, benefit
and best interests OF the estate, and those
| interested therein to sell at private sale u
| portion of the real estate belonging to the
! deceased and said estate, and described in
said petition
1t Is Ordered, That all persons interested
in the said estate appear before this Court
on Friday. the 3Jst day of August A. D..
1923, at the hour Of ten o'clock A. Nj. OF that
day at the Court Room of said Court In the
City of Occur dAlene. Kootenai County.
State Of Idaho, to show cause why an order
should not be granted to the said admins
traitor for the sale OF a portion OF the real
estate belonging to the deceased and said
estate, and described In said petition, at
private sale.
And 1t Is Further Ordered, That copy Of
this order be published four successive
weeks next preceding said day in the "Rath-
drum Tribune" weekly newspaper printed
and published in said County, and having
general circulation therein.
Done in open Court this 25th day OF July,
A. D.. 1923.
NJ. G. WHITNEY.
fSEAE) Probate Judge.
Pub. July 81, Aug. g. 10, i7s4.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-07-27
CANDLES ALWAYS IN DEMAND
Fer Excellent Reason That They Are
unfaIIIn0 Emergency Light When
Fuses Blow Out

Candles, as a means of lighting seem
not only crude but impossible to us
today, and yet but generation or so
ago there were no electric lights and
our homes were lighted with gas. And
before the days Of gas lighting and
oil lamps there were but candles to
depend upon. And so the present day
nare for fancy candles and candle
sticks Is not perhaps without It's
foundation In certain inherited
tendency
Anyhow candles are filling WIDER
need In our daily life, for with all
Of the newer more modern apart
ments equipped exclusively with cleo
trio lights and with the gas Jets Of
the older houses sawed OF and plugged
there remains but one thing In an
emergency should a fuse blow out
and leave us In darkness-the oldtime
tried candle Of our forefathers.
THAT is. the main reason for the
popularity Of the candle In the decora-
tive scheme Of today" said a hostess
1T Is simply that people have to keep
them on hand for emergencies.
There are people who desire less
harsh light and who sometimes switch
OF the electric lights that they may
bask In the mellow softness Of the
candlelight parties. Candles as dec
grafton may 60 out Of style, but
candles for the purpose of giving light |
Will always be with us"