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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-21
TRAFFIC TIED
UP BY BLAZE,

SAN FRANCISCO. sent a.
Fire. which has been working havoc
IN California Tor six days. today
struck In a new place and tied up
traffic over the main line Of the Sou
thcrn Pacific 20 the Fast.
A box car on a siding NJ Spruce.
small station In the snow sheds.
five miles from tho summit OF the
sicrras. caught fire at 1850 a. m.
today and before the fire was con-
trollcd 1000 feet % snowhhcds. the
railroad office al Spruce aud few
freight ears had been burned.
Al trains East and West were tied
no today as result II was expected
the tracks could be cleared and traf.
fic resumed By 4 p, M.
Marin couuty's firca-thc last OF
the series OF forcs, fires sweeping
Central California TO hold out
against the firc.tEhiers were re.
ported under control early today for
tiv nth time since Sunday.
- MORE MILES
ARE BURNED OVER
During the night tho fire came
within five miles Of Ross an OK.
elusive "commutct" town. Seventy.
five square mites have been burned
over.
In sonoma. Napa. solano and
Mcndocluo counties the fire danger
was reported as rapidly passing
with only smouldering cmbers ne.
naming Of tho great conrlagrationa.
Berkeley. where 30 city blocks
were swept Monday when the lin,
reached into tho city. lifted It's
military guard of soldiers over tine
burned ares, and property owuert
were permitted 20 40 and come IN
The fire zone a. they Saw a..
Plans for rehabilitation and recon.
struetion were moving rapidly TO,
day.
Reports 70 tho Southern Pacific
general offices here told Of deAtruc.
ton OF $4,000 feet Of down tim.
her and an unknown amount 81
standing timber on the Wheeler
Lumber Co.'S property near Tilln.
nook. Ore. The fire there was be,
lieved today TO have been con.
trolled.
Investigations were launched 10.
day by several agencies in an AT.
tempt TO determine The cause Of the
many frs which have done dam.
axe in Central California this week.
now estimated at $1,000, 900.
The Berkeley city authorities have
asked the state and federal forestry
departments 10 Investigate the fire
which Invaded Berkeley. The first
reports attributed Il to a fallen
power wire igni,ing grass in tlgc
hills, but it was considered probable
that there may have been other
causes
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-08

Stewart threatened me. He forced
you. He made me speak the service.
He made you speak the Spanish yes.
And !, Sonora, knowing the deeds of
these sinful cowboys, fearing worse
than disgrace to one SO beautiful and
so good as you, could not do less
than marry you truly. At least you
should be his wife. So married you,
truly, In the service of my church"
my Godl" cried Madeline, rising.
Hear mel l implore you. Sonora.
hear me out Do not leave me! Do
not look $3.50 All, Sonora, let me
speak word for Senior Stewart. He
was drunk that night. He did not
know what he was about. In the
morning he came to me, made me
swear by my cross that would not
reveal the disgrace he had put upon
you. If / did ne would kill me. Life
is nothing to the American vnquero,
Sonora. / promised to respect his
command, but did not tell him you
were his wife. He did not dream
had truly married you. He went to
fight for the freedom of my country
Sonora, he Is one splendid soldier
and / brooded over the sin of my re-
cret. If he were killed / need never
tell you. But If he lived knew that
must some day.
"Senora, / pray you, do not misun-
derstand my mission. Beyond my con-
fession to you l have only duty to
tell you Of the man whose wife you
are. But am a priest and can read
the soul. The ways Of God are in
scrutable. I am only humble instrE-
ment. You are a noble woman, and
Senior Stewart is q man of desert iron
forged anew in the crucible Of love.
Quien sabe? Senior Stewart swore he
he will not lift his hand against me.
For the man bears you a very great
and pure love, and it has changed him.
To love you above the spirit of the
flesh; to know you are his wife, his,
never to be another's except by his
sacrifice; to watch you with a secret
glory of Joy and pride; to stand, while
he might, between you and evil; to
find his happiness in service; to wait,
with never a dream Of telling you, for
the hour to come when to leave you
free he must 60 out and get himself
shot! Sonora, that Is beautiful, it is
sublime, 1t is terrible. 1t has brought
me to you with my confession. So ]
beseech you in my humble office as
priest, as lover of mankind, before
you send Stewart to his death, to be
sure there is here no mysterious dis
pensation of God. pray you, Sonora,
before you let Stewart give you free
dom at such cost be sure you do not
want his love, lest you cast away
something sweet and ennobling which
you yourself have created"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-08
The Light Of =
Uesfern Stars
CHAPTER xIx-continued.


His white face doomed over hers
She closed her eyes. He rained kisses
upon her face, but no more upon her
mouth. On her closed eyes, her hair,
her cheeks, her neck he pressed swift
lips-lips that lost their fire and grew
cold. Then he released her, and, lift
ing and righting her in the saddle, he
still held her arm to keep her from
falling.
For a moment Madeline sat on her
horse with shut eyes. She dreaded
the light.
"Now you can't say you've never
been kissed" Stewart said. His voice
seemed long way off. But that was
coming to you, SO be game. Here!"
She felt something hard and cold
and metallic thrust into her hand. He
made her fingers close over it, hold it.
The feel of the thing revived her. She
opened her eyes. Stewart had given
her his gun. He stood with his broad
breast against her knee, and she
looked up to see that old hooking
smile on his face.
go ahead! Throw my gun on me |
Be a thoroughbred! !"
Madeline did not yet grasp his mean
ing.
"You can put me down in that
quiet place on the hill-beside Monty
Price"
Madeline dropped the gun with a
shuddering cry of horror. The sense
Of his words, the memory Of Monty,
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CHAPTER Xxx
The Secret Told.


Late in the night Madeline fell
asleep. In the morning she was pale
and languid, but in mental condition
that promised composure.
1t was considerably after her regu-
lar hour that Madeline repaired to her
office. The door was open, and just
outside, tipped back in a chair, sat
Stillwell.
"Mawnin', Miss Majesty" he said, as
he rose to greet her with his usual
courtesy. Madeline shrank inwardly,
fearing his old lamentations about
Stewart. Then she saw dusty, ragged
pony in the yard and a little burro
dropping under a heavy pack. Both
animals bore evidence of long, ardu-
GUS travel.
ITO whom do they belong? asked
Madeline.
Them critters? Why, Danny
Mains" replied Stillwell, with cough
that betrayed embarrassment.
''Is Danny Mains hereY' she asked,
in sudden curiosity.
The old cattleman nodded gloomily.
Yep. he's hyar. all right. Sioped In
from the hills an he hollered to see
Bonita. He's locoed, too, about that
little black-eyed hussy. Why, he hard
,ly said, 'Howdy, BILL before he begar
to ask wild an eager questions. took
him in to see Bonita. He's been there
more'n haif-hour now"
Rapid footsteps with an accompani
ment of clinking spurs sounded In thu
hallway. Then young man ran ou
upon the porch. He was handsome
frank-faced boy. At sight of Madeline
he slammed down his sombrero and
ieaping at her, he possessed himself o.
her hands. His swift violence not only
alarmed her, but painfully reminded
her of something she wished to forget
This cowboy bent his head ant
Nisssd Der hands and wrung them. ant
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-08
CHAPTER XXI
Newa Of Stewart.

Blinded, like a wild creature, Made
line Hammond ran to her room. She
felt as # stroke Of lightning had
shattered the shadowy substance of
the dream she had made Of real life.
The wonder Of Danny Mains story,
the strange regret with which she had
realized her injustice to Stewart, the
astounding secret as revealed by Padre
Marcos-these were forgotten In the
sudden consciousness of her own love.
She liberated the thought that knocked
at the gates of her mind. With quiv-
ering lips she whispered 1t. Then she
spoke aloud:
II will say it-hear 1t. IL love
| him !"
| In nature like hers, where strength
Of feeling had long been inhibited as
a matter Of training, such trans
forming surprise as sudden conscious
ness OF passionate love required time
for its awakening, time for it's sway.
BY and by that last enlightening mo-
ment come, and Madeline Hammond
faced not only the love in her heart,
| but the thought of the man she loved.
Suddenly. as she ragged, something
in her-this dauntless new personality
took arms against Indictment Of
Gene Stewart Her mind whirled about
him and his life She saw him drunk,
brutal; she saw him abandoned, lost
Then out Of the picture she had of
him thus slowly grew one Of differ
ent man-weak. sick. changed by
shock, growing strong, strangely, spir-
itually altered, silent, lonely like an
eagle, secretive. tireless, faithful, soft
as a woman, hard as iron to endure,
and at the last noble.
"Oh, 1t Is all terriblel" she cried. II
am his wife. His wife! That meet
Ing with him-the marriage-then his
fall. his love, his rise. his silence, his
pride! And / can never be anything
to him. Could be anything to him?
/. Madeline Hammond? But / am his
wife and l love him! His wife!
am the wife of cowboy! That might
be undone. Can my love be undone 7
All, do l want anything undone? He
is gone. Comet Could he have meant
t l will not, dare not think Of that. He
will come back. No. he never will come
back. Oh, what shall dor"
And on the morning of the next day,
when Madeline went out upon the
porch, Stillwell, haggard and stern.
with husky. incoherent word, handed
her message from Ell Cajon. She
read:
lei Captain Stewart captured BY
!. rebel soldiers in fight at Aqua Priets
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-08
PILES

aOne Bottle colac Pills Did Wonders"
my case is of long standing, but one
bottle of Colac Pile Pills has done won
ders. They have done more for me
than all the DOCTORS Charles Ammer-
man, POP Howard St., Bellefonte, Pa
COLAC PILE PILLS are a real In
ternal remedy. COLAC stimulates
circulation in lower bowel where piles
originate and drives them away. Do
away with salves, suppositories and OPP
erations. Only Coo at druggists or Csc
postpaid plain wrapped from Colac
Chemical Co., Glens Falls, N. Y.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-08

the certainty that she would kill Stew
art If she held the gun an instant
longer, tortured the self-accusing cry
from her.
Stewart stopped to pick up the
weapon.
"You might have saved me hi OF
lot of trouble" he said, with anoth-
er flash of the hooking SMILE You're
beautiful and sweet and proud, but
you're no thoroughbred! Majesty
Hammond, adios!"
Stewart leaped for the saddle of his
horse, and with the flying mount
crashed through the mosquitoes to dis
kppear.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-08

yesterday. He was sharpshocter in
the feoeraT ranks. Sentenced to death
Thursday at sunset"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-08
CHARACTER TELLS
THE STORYl

People throughout this country arc
giving more thought to hygiene and to
the purity of remedies on the market,
but no one doubts the purity of Doctor
Pierce's vegetable medicines, for they
have been SO favorably known for over
fifty years that everyone knows they arc
Just what they are claimed to be. These
medicines are the result of long research
by well-known physician, R Y. Pierce,
M. D., who compounded them from
health giving herbs and roots long used
in sickness by the Indians. Dr.. Pierce's
reputation as q leading and honored
citizen Of Buffalo, is sufficient guaran-
tee for the purity of that splendid tonic
and blood purifier, the Golden Medical
Discovery, and the equally fine nerve
tonic and system builder for women's
ailments, DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton. . Send l0c. for trial pkg. tablets to
Dr.. Pierce's Invalids Hotel, Buffalo, NY.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-08

Suddenly she became weak and her
hands failed Of their accustomed
dizziness. 1t took her what seemed a
thousand years to dress. Breakfast
meant nothing to her except that 1t
helped her to pass dragging minutes.
Finally low hum, mounting swift
~ to roar and ending with sharp
report, announced the arrival Of the
car. If her feet had kept pace with
her heart she would have raced out to
meet Link.
tTo BE coNrINuED.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-08
sinnIe Devotion.

don't they get ON well togetherr
"I'll say they don't. They have twin
pews In church Ina
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-08
"A Romance
By Zane Greq

COPYRIGHT by Harper and Brothers
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14

YES! WE MAKE FARM LOANS"
See our new plan Of lower rates
longer time loans, prompt service.
Citizens Farm Loan Co,
2 tt F. J. Baltz Manager.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-14
666

Cures Malaria, ChilIs and Fever,
Dengue or Bilious Fever. II de-
strOys the germs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-08
work to every penitentiary in the

work to every penitentiary in the
United States.
According to Mr.. Hill. the greatest
employers of labor in the Unlteo
States, have endorsed the plan ana
have assured him that every man
turned out by the Intra. Wall scnool
and vouched for by its officers Will De
given a. position in the work 1or
Which he has fitted himself as soon as
prison gates close behind MIN.
Thew have also assured MIN. oe-
clared Mr.. Hill, that nothing VIII ne
made known of the graduate pass
life and that he will take his place on
equal terms with all other empioyes;
Hill sis to meet mentally these men
who are shut off from the OUTSIDE
world. We're going to prove to tnem
that they have something to look 1or-
ward to. then put in their hands the
tools with which they can carve OUT
their future"
Wardens and chaplains of peniten-
+;,ries in every section of the country
have agreed to support the scnools'
and governors of As states nave en-
dorsed them. MIR. Hill has agreeu ~
donate $4,000 to each school as IL 20
founded. National headquarters Oh
the system will be established mere
with Chaplain Reed as director; H.
AS soon as the Atlanta sch0oi -
functioning third will be estapisleu
in the Fort Leavenworth, han1 ,e;Ii
prison. and after that TWO states "'''
be taken at time. os+
Al administration building to Cost
e,on o0O is planned for Columbus. .
The method is the same as tnat OIL
recoenized correspondence schools.
At the Ohio penitentiary, the lessons
hava been turned out on hand press
b bSv the e prisoners. The idea has taken taken
~. uS hold there, according to Chap
1a u Reed. that it is not unusual 10
hear men calling to each other err IRON on
their cells, II got IS in arithmetic To-
day: boy, beat you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-08
New School Project
In Penitentiaries

Coiumbus, Sept. GA. P. by Mail)
,oofn IN the mind of Chaplain T. o.
Neea OF the Ohio penitentiary as he
"a'ched men brood in their cells dur
Als IDLE time, an idea which those
WHO are fostering it declare has been
~ nsiled as the greatest step forward
h. h PRISON work in years." shortly will
t.I put unto execution in peniten-
". T, OF the country.
IN. tHe project has been named the
AVA @.Wall Correspondence schools,
s ia lts object is to provide means
ob.sieoy convicts in their cells may
wish. e" 'ioii III "iia'e'ei ''ieS
so SSaapiain Reed has operated such q
mn,, vl IN the Ohio penitentiary for IA
NM " VI The students number 1000
w population of $500.
NJ NV, wv with the aid of Napoleon Hill
new new York. publisher of a monthly
inc sa1ihe. lntra Wall schools are be-
A. AZ established in the federal prison
s1o 0o oa Ga, and a budget of ST.
>--vvv has been set to extend the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-08
Canaan Grange

At a special meeting held Thurs =
dav evening. Aug. 3oth.. Canaa !.
Grange voted to hold Its annual ana Ia, ,al
On Friday, october 9TH, ana DIN
GERS were elected as follows: f1est-
dent. Everett Cooley; wee pr 1aae,;,
Harold Salisbury; secretary, Foo.a
Jewell; treasurer, FREQ nonu'
trustees, E. Cain, Henry nrnt,an,
Leland Jewell. Charles ra'iA''
Alter the business meeting q
es, sumner was served in the
i s;.i;rS room and a social hour was
mich e enjoyed. Next regular meet
ing Sept. 9Th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-08
ue Variety and Veracy Characterize the Offerings Upon This Page
EMPLOYMENT
Help Wanted-MaIe

RELIABLE MAN-Wanted in each
county for special advertising work;
no selling or collecting; experience
unnecessary; liberal pay with bonus;
opportunity for promotions; references
required. Address EASTERN COM
PANY, Position Nj Box III, North
Postal Station, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-08

WE NEED-An industrious, reputable
lady or gentleman to represent the
genuine j. r. Watkins Products in
Augusta, Kennebec. A few good ter
ritories also open in other nearby
cities. The nationally advertised
Watkins Products have been known
and used since 1868. Don't accept any |
other offer until you get our PROPOSE |
tion-it's different. Full particulars |
and samples are free. write today. J.
r. Watkins Co.. Dept. 80. "a Washing
ton St. North. Boston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-08

R;scuit. lexicographically. means
dough twice baked"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-08

USED CARS
1928 OAKLAND-Sport, run 1900 miles.
in Al condition.
1928 OAKLAND-Sport. run 5000 miles.
Fine shape.
1923 FORD-Practically new. 1875.
1919 HUDSON-Spceds Al shape.
1919 DODGE-Truck, ton, good con-
dition.
A few other good buys.
GARDINER NASH co.
TEL 43S-W GARDINER.
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FINANCIAL
Business Opportunities

DuSin0SS opportunities 90
LODGING HOUSE-For sale near
Congress Sd, Portland. Is rooms. al
ways full, nicely furnished. fully
equipped. Direct from owner who is
leaving city. Randall Rooms, 80
Spring ST.. Portland Me.
ONLY $1,000 TO $4,000
STARTS YOU IN BUSINESS.
We want a few men who have made
good. to take charge of our distribut-
ing branches, to direct the men al
ready at work, hire others. and fill
orders quickly. We make the nation
ally advertised
A1R-GAGE INNER TUBES
Air gauge in valve stem of each tube
shows pressure at a glance. Sells on
sight to car owners. Agents make
big money. 1000 at work. If you can
qualify as branch distributor. write
at once and we will arrange for you TO
come to factory at our expense. Then
you can decide. NJ. w. MCCONNELL.
President. PAUL RUBBER CO, 204D,
Paul Heights, Salisbury, n. c.
SHOE REPAIRING SHOP-Up-to-date
one. Address B-1. care Journal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07

The 300 of them should sell out in hurry tomorrow at this price-made of extra fine 80-count percale; also fine madras-pn stripes and checks-splendid selection of patterns-szes for ages to 16-on sale at only 89c each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
Are You Sharing In This Great Bargain

o eEkeofwh sbut w ysoon % wtoe havtld hst is int fr oerh this
 
 Theeac chunheds smO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
Dresses Worth to $35

A group of novelty silk and woolen basket weave dresses-all new and very desirable styles for women and misses on special sale tomorrow, choice at ABS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
Gloves 1Oc

Silk and suede finished - 2-but- ton, 16-button and gauntlets - fac tory rejectS-from g to 10 only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07

Styles that spell the last word in correct, new mil linery fashions-hats with unusual charm and indi- viduality.
 Materials and trim mings the very finest.
 Colors = the most ap- proved on Falls color card.
 They're marvellous val ues at $10. And they're specially priced for Mon day only.
 PIZITZ-SECoND FLOOR
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-08-24

For Sale or Trade-My nice home
place located on Mansco creek, one
mile from town. Nine-roOm house,
three fine springs of never failing
water, creek for stock water, barn and
other out buildings. Plenty Of fine
fruit, apples, peaches, plums and cher
ries, strawberries, blackberries, etc.
Thirty-eight acres of good land about
one-half of which is in cultivation I'M
der good fence. A real home. Good
reason for selling. A bargain for
cash, or on very reasonable terms, or
will trade for other property
Tom w. Turner,
1-4t. Pocahontas, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-08-24
TO THE PUBLIC

We make your old home look like
new. We specialize in stucco and ce-
ment work. No job too small or
large. Our work is all guaranteed.
Write Box 73 for appointment.
Wright & Danford Bros,
51-4tp. Pocahontas, Ark
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-08-24
LANDS FOR SALE OR TRADE

$50 acres cut-over timber land in
Black River Bottoms about miles
Northeast of Blggers. win sell cheap
or trade for town property.
Vail-Donaldson Co.
25-tf. Pocahontas, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-08-24
NOTICE

My horse, Prince, will hereafter be
at my farm except on Saturdays, when
he will be at Pocahontas from s, a.
m, to 4, p. m. See me on Saturdays
at Jackson & Bly's. ]. III. Bennett.
Aft.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-08-24
Classified Column

If you want to buy or sell real es-
tate, write S. O. Dowell, Walnut
Ridge, Arkansas. Also agent for Iron
Mountain Railroad lands. 6-52t.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-08-24

Then there is the man who goes
through life taking so much of his
time fighting other peoples battles that
he hasn't any strength left to fight his
own.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-08-24

Guitar Lost-Somewhere between
O'Kean and the Dan James Store, on
Monday July 30, a mahogony or dark
brown guitar. win pay reward for
return to me or leave at Dan James
store. A. L. Davis, Pocahontas, Ark.
r. / l 1tp.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-08-24
FIVE FoRTYS

Want to exchange either Of the
above farms for New Ford Car. Al
so three tracts Of Bottom land for ex-
change, so acre cotton farm bargain.
l4-tf. +. j. Baltz.