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Evening star., 1923-07-02

your service"
You appear to me- Francis SAID
suavely, Ito be a buffoon."
1t might have been fancy, but
Francis could have sworn that he saw
the glitter of a sovereign malevo-
lence in the others dark eyes. If so.
1t was but passing weakness, for
a moment later the half good
natured. half cynical smile was back
again upon the mans lips.
"If so. l am at least buffoon OF
parts" was the prompt rejoinder. Il
will. IL you choose, prove myself"
There was moments silence
Wiimore was leaning forward In his
place, studying the newcomer earn
cstly. An impatient invective was
somehow stif1ed upon Francis lips
Within few yards of this place,
some time before the closing hour to-
night" the intruder continued. ear
nestly yet with a curious absence of
any human quality In his hard tone
there will be disturbance. and
probably what you would call a crime
will be committed. Will you use your
Wanted gifts to hunt down the des-
perate criminal. and in your own
picturesque phraseology. set your
heel upon his neck? Success may
bring you fame, and the trail may
lead-well. who knows where?''
Afterward. both Francis and An
drew Wilmore marveled at them
selves, unable at any time to find any
reasonable explanation of their con-
duct. for they answered this man
neither with ridicule, rudeness nor
civilfty. They simply stared at him.
Evening star., 1923-07-02

impressed with the convincing AFRO
gance of his challenge and unable
to find words of reply. They re-
ceived his mocking farewell without
any form of reciprocation or sign of
resentment. They watched him leave
the room, a dignified. distinguished
figure. sped on his way with marks
of the deepest respect by walters.
maitres d'hotels and even the man
ager himself. They behaved. indeed,
as they both admitted afterward,
like couple of moonstruck idiots.
When he had finally disappeared,
however, they looked at one another
and the spell was broken
Well. I'm damned" Francis ex-
claimed. Soto. come here at once
The manager hastened smilingly to
their table.
Soto" Francis invoked, tell us
quickly-tell US the name OF the gen.
tleman who has just gone out, and
who he is?"
Soto was amazed
You don't know Sir Timothy
Brast, sir?" he exclaimed. why, he
is supposed to be one of the richest
men In the world! He spends money
like water They say that when he
Is in England his place down the
river alone costs q thousand pounds
Evening star., 1923-07-02

evidence you rendered at the inquest
upon the body of my son-in- law,
oliver Hilditch."
Francis turned in his splaee and
looked steadily at this uIisousht-for
companion, learning nothing, how
ever. from the half-mocking smile
and imperturbable expression.
Your son-in-law?" he repeated.
DO you mean to say that you are
the father of Oliver Hiiditch's wife?''
Widow" the others corrected
gently. II have that honor.s You will
understand. therefore, that l feel my
self on this, the first opportunity.
compelled to tender my sincere
thanks for evidence so chivalrously
offered. so flawlessly truthful"
Francis was Il man accustomed to
self-contfol. but he clenched his
hands that his finger nails dug
into his flesh. He was filled with an
insane and unreasonable resentment
against this man, whose words were
biting into his conscience. Neverthe-
less, he kept his tone level.
II do not desire your gratitude.
he said. nor, If you will permit 4ne
to say so. your further acquaintance
The stranger shook his head re-
sretfully.
You are wrong" he protested
I'VE were bound, in any. case, tc
know one another Shall | tell you
why? You have just declared your
self anxious to set your heel upon
the criminals of the world. I have
the distinction Of being perhaps the
most famous patron of that maligned
class now living-and my neck Is at
Evening star., 1923-07-02

la week. When he gives a party here
we can find nothing good enough. He
Is our most generous client"
"Sir Timothy Brast," wilrnore re-
peated. Yes, / have heard of him."
why everybody knows Sir Tim
othy," Soto went on eloquently. He
Is the greatest living patron of box
ing. He found the money for the last
international fight"
| Does he often come in alone like
! thisy Francis asked curiously.
Either alone" Soto replied, "or
with very large party. He enter
tains magnif1cently."
I've seen his name in the paper in
| connection with something or other,
during the last few weeks" Wilmore
| remarked refiectively.
Probably about two months ago.
sir" Soto suggested. He gave a
donation of ten thousand pounds to
the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals. and they made
! him vice president-in one moment,
j sir"
The manager hurried away to re-
ceive a newly arrived guest. Francis
and his friend exchanged a wonder
ing glance.
Father OF Oliver Hilditch's wife,"
Wilmore observed, "the most munIfi-
Evening star., 1923-07-02
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Moths do not attack them; they can
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Because of their unusual qualities
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Be sure to see Kimlark RUGS mt
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rug of similar type-are, in fact, the
finest low-priced floor coverings you
have ever known.
Evening star., 1923-07-02

cent patron of boxing In the world,
vice president of the society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and
self confessed arch-criminal. He
pulled our legs pretty well"'
II suppose so,' Francis assented
abscntly.
! Wilmore glanced at his watch
What about moving on some
where?" he suggested I'VE might
go into the Alhambra for half an
hour. if you like. The last act OF
the show is the best
Francis shook his head.
Ito be continued tomorrow
Evening star., 1923-07-02
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Evening star., 1923-07-02
THE EVIL SHEPHERD
By E. Phillips OPpenheim.
Copyright 1922, by Little. Brown & Co..

my way. half II yard at time, In
your direction-and here | am. |
came stealthily. you may object?
Without Il doubt. If I had come in
any other fashion, I should have dis
turbed a conversation in which was
much interested
Gould you find il convenient"
Francis asked with icy politeness,
ito return TO your own table, stealth
lily or not. as you chooses"
The newcomer showed no signs OF
moving.
In after years" he declared, you
would be the first to regret the fact
If I did so. This is momentouS
meeting. II gives me an opportunity
of expressing my deep gratitude to
you, Mr.. Ledsam, for the wonderful
Evening star., 1923-07-02

OUCH beauty at the price seems
- almost unbelievable. YET you can
equip your summer cottage through
out with these charming rugs at an
amazingly small expense.
There are gay, colorful designs that
seem Just made for the holiday spirit
ofti,e summer home; or, If you prefer,
quiet neutral patterns, or plain Dor.
dered rugs.
Even the largest sizes cost only about
half what you expect to pay. And
every rug 10 finished on both sides,
irving twowearing surfaces and double
wear.
A remarkable new weaving method
makes possible such low prices, and
gives Kimlark Rugs, in addition, a
number Of features that are combined
in no other type Of floor covering.
Evening star., 1923-07-02

Miss Irmagarde Richards, Mon
tana rancher. has sailed for Argentina
with a herd of forty goats for a gov
ernment agricultural school.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

Elsewhere in this issue you will
find an ad from the Hattiesburg
Grocery Company, telling about Top
Quality Home Ground Corn Meal
This firm has just completed an
up-to-date corn meal mill using
forty-two inch Old Style Burr Rocks.
The mill is geared to run at low
speed which guarantees the soft
crushed meal formerly furnished only
by the Old Water Mills, and to
futther guarantee a clean sanitary
produce, they have installed cleaner
which thoroughly cleans the pure
white milling corn which they VIII
use before it goes to the mill.
This firm will have an experienced
miller in charge of the plant and he
will appreciate any suggestions from
the public, by mail or otherwise,
that will help him improve the
quality of the meal.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12
Bible Thoughts for
This Week

Sunday.
BE CHARITABLE:-- Brethren, II
man be overtaken in fault, ye
which are spiritual, restore such
one In the spirit Of meekness; con-
sidering myself. lest thou also be
tempted.-Gal. g.: /.
Monday.
LOVE DEFRAUDS NOT:-Owe
no man any thing, but to love one
another. Thou shalt not steal. Thou
shalt not covet. Thou shalt love thy
neighbour as thyself.--Romans Ii:
s. o.
Tuesday.
A GOOD NAME THE BEST AS
SET A good name is rather to be
chosen than Dsat riches, and low
ing favour r than silver and
gold.-Provern -: /.
Wednesday.
ROAD TO SUCCESS Commit
thy way unto the Lord trust also
in him and he shall bring IL 10
pass. Rest in the Lord and
wait patiently for hiTn-Psalm 81:
5, Z.
Thursday.
JESUS SAID And |. II I be
lifted up. will draw all men unto
me.-John ~: 20.
Friday.
LOVE MASTERS FEAR There
is no fear in love, but perfect love
casteth out fear-1 John 4: IS.
Saturday.
BOAST NOT;-I'oast not myself
of tomorrow for thou knOwest not
what a day may bring forth
Proverbs 81: /.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12
CHANCERY SUMMON
State of Mississippi,
Pearl River County.

State OF mississippi,
Pearl River County.
To Frances Pearson, Defendant.
are hereby commanded to ap-
pea before the Chancery Court OF
T.l River County, State Of Miss
is. .ppi, on the second Monday OF
August. 1928, to defend the suit
filed in said court by Henry Pear
son, Complainant, in which suit you
are made Defendant, and in which
suit the complainant prays for a
divorce.
Witness my hand and official
sea. this 18th day of July, 1923.
II. X. ROUSE,
Chancery Clerk.
BY L. SAUCER, d. C.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

eleventh birthday. Games were
PLAYED during he afternoon and
refreshments were served. Miss
Gredel was presented with lovely
gifts and the guest departed after
wishing her many happy returns OF
the day.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Miss Mary Louise Gredell, who is
visiting her grandfather in keikuk,
Iowa, entertained twelve little friends
this afternoon at the home of her
grandfather, H. G.. Gredell, 11l6
Tmea street, on the occasion of her
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

Mr.. f. B. Ferris and Miss FRAMES
Ferris were Hattiesburg visitors
Wednesday.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

Little Miss Mary street returned
home Sunday after several pleasant
weeks spent in Hattiesburg and
Gulfport.
Mrs. Matte F. Pigott, of Tyler
town, after spending several weeks
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. W. 5.
Smith and family. returned home
last week.
Prof. Will Jacobs and children
Of Columbia, were the Sunday guest
of NJ. and Mrs. F. ". Smith and
family.
gr and Mrs. S. W. Hoskins has
as their guest, Miss Carrie Sydras,
of Hollywood California.
Miss Mary Davis and Mrs. Brad
ford. formerly Miss Sehorn, Of Col
umbia,, were Sunday guest of Mr.
and Mrs. Boyette and family.
W. NJ. n. of the Baptist Church
gave Rev. and Mrs. Webb shower
in honor of 10 university last Thurs
day evening at the home of Mrs. and
Mrs. F. ". Smith. Several musical
and reading numbers were given
after then, each man was asked to
tell how they won their brides, after
this delightful refreshments were
served to all.
I Miss Dehlia Jones, R. N, of Laurel
is the new superintendent Of Pearl
River Company hospital.
Mr.. A. NJ. Beaull, who underwent
an operation at local hospital has
returned home much improved.
Mr. Ed Ford VINO mas been con-
fined at the local hospital for about
four weeks is conalesclng.
Miss Grace Parker is nursing
D. Newsom's son, who is suffering
with typhoid fever.
Mrs. D. Moody has been visiting
in Angie and Bogalusa.
Mrs. O. H. Amocke of Greenville
is able to get out after spending a
week in the hospital.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

Little Miss Mary Street returned
home Sunday after several pleasant
weeks spent in Hattiesburg and
Gulfport.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

Miss Cleoo Rich is visiting IN
Collins. Miss, 1.-The guest of her sister,
Mrs. R. F. Bias.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

Mr.. J. W. Bennett and Miss Nelia
Bennett, of Millry, Ala, is the guest
Of Mrs A C. Bennett and family.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

I is visiting friends in Poplarvilie
/ this week.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12
Locals
TELEPHONE III


Mr.. f. B. Ferris and Miss FRAMES
Ferris were Hattiesburg visitors
Wednesday.
Miss Cleoo Rich is visiting in
Collins, Miss, 1.-The guest of her sister,
Mrs. R. F. Bias.
Mr. J. W. Bennett and Miss Nella
Bennett. of Millry, Ala, is the guest
Of Mrs A C. Bennett and family.
Miss Pauline Rich is visiting IL
Gulfport and other point of interest
an the Coast this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. GATH motored
20 the Coast Sunday.
Mr.. James Il. E,iland was a Sun
3ay visitor to Hattiesburg.
Mrs. II. D. Evans and baby Helen
was the weekend guest Of her bro
her, Mr.. R. S. Porter, OF Hates
burg.
Miss Jessie Wiehard, of Picaayune
was the attractive guest of Mr. d
Mrs ! w. Curtis last weekend.
Mr.. Joe Orr spent the week end
in New Orleans.
Mrs. T. F Smith was Ne
orleons visitor Monday.
Miss Hazel Varnado is the at
uactve guest of Misses lrma and
Myrtle Williams.
Miss Mary Kate Rainer,of Hat
tiesburg, is the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. A. Rawls and family.
Miss Newton in Louisiana
Miss Josephine Newton, attractive
daughter OF Nj and Mrs. J. B. New
son, is visiting friends in New Orleas
leans and Amite, La, this week.
DR. & Mrs. Gatlin, Of New Orleans,
were the weekend guest of Mr.. e.
Mrs ]. w. Curtis.
Mrs O. P Shocks. of MemnhiS
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

Miss Pauline Rich is visiting IL
Gulfport and other point OF interest
an the Coast this week.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs T. w. GATH motored
20 the Coast Sunday.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

Mrs. Matte f. Pigott, of Tyler
town, after spending several weeks
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. W. >.
Smith and family. returned home
last week.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

ATTENTION YOUNG PEOPLE
The Senior B. Y. P. U. of the
Baptist Church meets each Sunday
evening at : o'clock viii you come
and see if the time spent is not
worth while
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12
Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System

The Old Standard general Strengthening tonic
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria. enriches the blood. and builds up the sys
'esn true tonic. For adults and children. Soc
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

Mr.. James H. E,iland was a Sun
iay visitor to Hattiesburg.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

Mrs. 0, P. Sheeks, Of Memphis
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

Mrs. II, D. Evans and baby Helen
was the weekend guest Of her bro
gher. Mr.. R. S. Porter, OF Hates
burg
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

DR. & Mrs. Gatlin, of New Orleans,
were the weekend guest of Mr.. e.
Mrs. ]. W. Curtis.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12
Miss Newton in Louisiana

Miss Josephine Newton, attractive
daughter OF Nj. and Mrs. j. B. New
con, is visiting friends in New Orleas
leans and Amite, La, this week.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

Miss Jessie Wiehard, of Picaayune
was the attractive guest of Mr.. &
Mrs. J. w. Curtis last weekend.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

Prof. Will Jacobs and children
Of Columbia, were the Sunday guest
of NJ. and Mrs. F. ". Smith and
family.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

Mrs. T. F Smith was a Ne
0rleons visitor Monday
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

Mr.. Joe Orr spent the week end
IN New Orleans.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

Miss Hazel Varnado is the at
Iactve guest of Misses lrma and
Myrtle Williams.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

Miss Mary Kate Rainer,of Hat
tiesburg, is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. A. Rawls and family.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-07-12

Ir. and Mrs S. W. Hoskins has
as their guest, Miss Carrie Sydras
of Hollywood, California.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-04-28
Peninsula News

Randall o. Stone, rs, of Thomas
vile, N. c., student at Western
Maryland College, committed suicide
last Monday morning by hanging him
self in the college gymnasium. Eel
low students entering the gymnasium
about 11.30 A. M. found the body in
such a position that it was evident
that he had tied one of the walking
ropes around his neck and jumped
from the gymnasium balcony.
Examination by Drs. L. w. Wood
ward and S. Luther Bare showed that
his neck was broken and that had
been dead for about an hour before
the body was discovered. No inquest
was deemed necessary and the body
was removed at once to the funeral
parlors of Francis A. Reese.
On Monday evening the whole stu
dent body marched to the railway sta
ton. The seniors in cap and gown
and Reserve Officers Training Corps
battalion Of $50 men, commanded by
Captain Monagan and Lieutenant Far
rar, formed an escort of honor. Over
the fag-covered casket before it was
placed upon the train a salute was
fired and the bugler sounded taps.
Young Stone was one of the most
highly esteemed students, president of
the senior class, captain of Company
A Of the battalion, editor of the col
lege monthly and a student for the
ministry. He had won in the local
contest the position of representative
of Western Maryland in the approach
ing intercollegiate oratorical contest.
He had not been we'll for several
weeks and it is thought that his physi-
cal condition, anxiety over the coming
contest and the unusual amount of
work he has been doing recently, to-
gether with worry over his mothers
caused a temporary mental
breakdown. He left several letters
which have not been made public by
tn college authorities, but which will
be sent: to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. II. Stone, of Thomasville.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-04-28

Ingleside, a Queen Anne county
neighborhood was the scene of an ex-
citing man hunt last Saturday after
noon, when Sheriff Sanford E. Spry,
Deputy Sheriff T. Frank Seward, Con-
stable William Dunn and posse of II
citizens surrounded the home Of INLAY
Brown, a 26-year-old Caroline county
negro who was wanted for shooting
Nathan Hale "a 60-year-old negro Of
Ingleside, and who, it is stated, had
also threatened other colored residents
of the neighborhood.
Men armed with revolvers, rifles
and shotguns were posted Throughout;
the woods which surrounds the Brown
home, and at 1.30 o'clock Deputy
Sheriff Seward fired a signal shot,
when the. posse closed in on their
quarry. Brown, fully armed with a
loaded SO caliber revolver, was ar
rested in small field near his house.
He was taken to Centreville and given
a preliminary hearing before Justice
Ezekiel M. Forman.
Browns arrest grew out of shoot
ing ARRAY that occurred near Ingle-
side Tuesday Of last week. A daugh-
ter of Nathan Hale was living at
Browns home, and Hale came to the
house to move his daughters furni-
niture. A dispute over the ownership
of some of the contents of the sewing
machine occurred, and Brown says
Hale made threatening move toward
his pocket. The young negro drew
revolver and fired at the older man,
the bullet taking effect in the right
leg.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-04-28
Greater sydney includes 100000.

Sydney, N. 8. W.-The population
within ten-mile radius Of Sydney ex-
ceeds 100000 now. The statistical
estimate at the end Of last year was
100000 with that Of the actual me-
tropolis placed at 05O,000.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-04-28
STATEMENT

of the ownership, management, ETC., requir-
ed by the ACT otCongress OF Aug; "a. 1Sls OF
prise. published weekly at Pocomoke City,
Maryland. for April list. 1923.
State of Maryland, county of Worcester.
IS.
State and county aforesaid, personally ap-
peared Edward ]. Clarke, who, having been
duly sworn according to law. deposes and
says that he is the editor. publisher. business
Democrat and Ledger Enterprise, and that
the following is, to the best of his knowledge
and belief. a true statement OF the owner
ship, management. etc. OF the aforesaid
caption. required by the Act Of August a..
1872 embodied in section 4A3. Postal Laws
and Regulations.
That the names and addresses Of the pub
publisher, Edward J. Clarke, Pocomoke
Editor. Edward J. Clarke. pocomoke City.
Managing Editor. Edward J. Clarke. POGO
BHsines 81 Manager Edward J. Clarke Po-
That the owners are: (Give names and adj
dresses of individual owners. or. il q cor.
poration, give its name and the names and
addresses OF stockholders owning or hold
ing per cent or more OF the total amount
Md.
That the known bondhoiders, mortgages.
and other security holders owning or holding
one per cent or more OF total amount OF
bonds. mortgages. or other securities are:--
none.
EDWRRD J. CLARKE, Editor.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this End
10y Il. MERRILL WALTERS.
SEA My commission expires Gest Nay u !. iss4.