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Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-09
A Eew More Irlllions.

That old conspiracy of science 70
make man feel like very small flea
crawling upon an undersized ball Of
earth, lost In a nightmarishly huge
universe, continues. Hundreds Of
stars 10000 times brighter than our
sun have just been reported by the
Harvard astronomers who spent last
summer in Peru. This milky way of
the southern hemisphere is SO far dis
can't that Its observers turn to trillions
Of miles to express Its remoteness.
Man ought to have been crushed long
ago by these trillions. Science has
magnified the. universe beyond all be-
lief or comprehension. Man remains
the highest achievement 1t contains,
SO far as we know. Why should he
worry because few trilllons are add
ed to the domains at the end of the
telescope with which he has fabulous
ly strengthened the eye that natuss
gave him3
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-09

wv HEN as in silks my lady
w goes" whether II be to the
theater to dance, to dinner Or
require her TO look her very best, the
chances are that she will go In silks
that fall in long straight lines from
ihe shoulder to the ankle. The
Straight-line mode continues-it has
not been out since 1t made Its appear
changes as are evident in current
gowns are changes of detail and not
Of style.
In the opinion of many style-wise
dress designers, there are only two
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-09
THE VISITORS

SYNOPSIS.-Arriving at the
lonely little railroad station at
FL Cajon. New Mexico. Madeline
Hammond, New York society girl,
finds no one to meet her. While
in the waiting room. drunken
- COW boy enters, asks If she is
married. and departs, leaving her
terrified. He returns with
priest. who goes through some
sort of ceremony and the cow
boy forces her to say "Si" Ask
ing her name and learning her
identity the cowboy seems dazed.
la shooting scrape outside the
room Mexican is killed. The
cowboy let's a girl Bonita. take
his horse and escape. then com
ducts Madeline to Florence Kings
ley friend of her brother. Flor
ence welcomes her. learns her
story. and dismisses the cowboy.
Gene Stewart Next day Alfred
Hammond, Madeline's brother
takes Stewart to task, Madeline
exoneratqs him of any wrong in
tent Alfred. scion of a wealthy
family. has been dismissed from
his home because Of his dissipa-
ton. Madeline sees that the West
has redeemed him. She meets
Stillwell. AIS employer. typical
western ranchman, StIllwell tells
her how Stewart beat up the
sheriff to save her from arrest
and then lit out for the border.
Danny Mains. one of Stillwell's
cowboys, has disappeared, with
some of GtillYell'S < money His
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-09

on his game, an he mad to have 1t out
with Monty. Wal, Monty beat him
bad. Then one after another the other
boys tackled Monty. He beat them all.
After that they split up an began to
play matches, two on a side. For a
spell this worked fine. But cowboys
can't never be satisfied long onless
they win all the time. Monty an Link
Stevens. both cripples, you might say,
Joined forces an elected to beat all
comers. Wal, they did, an that's the
trouble. Down at the hunks in the
evenin's it's some mortifyin' the way
Monty an Link crow over the rest of
the outfit. They've taken on superior
airs. You couldn't reach up to Monty
With trimmed spruce pole. An Link
wal, he's just amazin' scornful. I
want to say. for the good of ranchin',
not to mention a possible fight. that
Monty an Link hev got to be beat.
There'll be no peace round this ranch
till that's DONE"
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-09

and Is placed also on the sleeves and
collar. Smal. round buttons and
the crisp story Of this lace arrival.
1t will be hard to wean women away
from the classic lines that have been
so well managed In the frock at the
right. With the fashionable means at
manipulating and embroldery-the
designer has turned out a simple and
elegant model made Of ii smooth-face
cloth. 1t Is slip-over, with set-in
sleeves, and undersleeves of plated
georgette. Panels of the plating
show in a long split in the skirt and
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-09
Dance Frocks Made of Silk;
Tailored Dress of Poiret Twill


versatility In graceful frocks ana II
has been hit upon in many ways.
appears In oblique lines. in fouhces
md in tIered skirts. in the manage
ment of sleeves and neck lines ana III
Items of decoration. An exponent OF
this is shown In the tailored dress OF
polret twill at the left of the two
pictured which achieves flare at the
bottom of the skirt portion by means
of two flounces, bound with silk braid
aud put on in lines slightly opilque.
The same silk braid is applied to the
body of the dress. in groups OF four
rows each and on oblique lines taking
the opposite slant from the fiounces,
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-09

embroidered with a conventional rose
design.
when she Will, she willard
when she won't, she won't" is
verified by the last frocks to make
their appearance. They establish GER
tain ventures Of the stylist as ac-
cepted fashions and emphasize the
fact that women are still devoted to
slender. but more or less straight lines.
Nevertheless there Is a demand for
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-09

INSISTED PRESENTS BE BROUGHT

brought to something like a kneeling
position to receive the crown. The
act finished, a pistol was fired. and
was followed by salute from the
boats in York river. Powhattan ruled
over 30 Indian tribes. numbering about
5000.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-09

Small Hats and Hioh-coIiarsd Coat.
Small hats are both sensible and
smart for wear with high-collared
coats. They adapt their shapes pleas
antly to the spacious collars and ere
ate no overrpnning edges to get in
the way. no matter how soft and
pliable their construction.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-09
Newest Turbans.

Some of the newest turbans are
merely ribbon scarfs which are
wound about the head and either tied
b q bow or held In place with pins,
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-09

Small bands Of moire ribbon ar
ranged vertically make unusual trim
ming FOR gown Of beige crepe. They
match the material In color and form
the only trimming.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-09
Umbrellas for TRAVELLING.

Umbrellas when not In use are
generally in the way. particularly
when travelling. A very original fold
ing umbrella fitted into cretonne or
black leather case. can be tucked
away In an inconspicuous corner.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-09
"That gang Of bandits Pat
Have was chasin'-they're hidin'
in the house."
CTO BE CoNTINUED)

Possible to Be Too Critical.
1t is most unhappy and unhealthy
thing to have too critical eyes for
others. II. Neesima.
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Gray -hitched himself farther around
in his seat and leaned forward in
1ustifable amazement.
"Shut upw MaIlow snapped. "Frisk
him, Tony, and
The command was cut short by a
startled, throaty cry-a hoarse
sound of establishment and rage
and simultaneously a strange, a phe-
nomenal thing occurred. An unseen
hand appeared to strike down both
Mallow and his accomplice where
they stood, and it smo.e them, more
over, with appalling force and ter
rifying effect.
The men understood vaguely
what had afflicted them, for they had
seen Gray lift one hand from the
wheel, and out of that hard rney
had seen a stream of liquid, or jet
of aqueous vapor. leap.
Gray squeezed again the rubber
bulb that he carried in his hand
these last several miles ejecting
from it the last few drops of its con
tents, then he opened the car door
stepped out it and stood over his
strangling victims.
Gray fell to work promptly The
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MELON CROP SHOWS
BIG FALLING Of F
Fifty Per Cent Reduction Exnect
ed in Territory Along
Seaboard

Reports from the territory Of the
Seaboard Air Line Railway from vi
dalia, Ga, to Savannah, indicate .
reduction of about so per cent in
watermelon acreage as comparad
with the acreage of last year. Abopt
200 cars of watermelons will he
shipped from the territory this sea
son, it is said.
The Macon Dublin and Savannah
Railway expects to handle $50 cars
Amf watermelons this season, orginat
Pig on its line, according to esti-
mates by c. j. Acosta, traffic mana
ger. The acreage Of watcrmclons
planted in the territory adjacent to
the road is estimated at 7G4 acres.
The crop this year will be about'two
weeks later than last years crop.
This years watermelon acreage on
the road is about so per cent Of
last years acreage. The road
handled about 800 cars Of watermel-
ons last year.
The road expects to handle about
twelve cars of peaches this season.
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much space to the Ranger episode.
He Rugged Gray, and he pumped his
hand; he laughed and he chartered ;
he insisted upon hearing the whole
story without delay. On their way
uptown, the returning hero gave it
to him, together with Gus Briskow's
check.
Speaking of your commissions,
how am going to pay you-not for
the sale you made, altogether |
wouldn't have done as well, but for
the loss you saved the firm and for
the risk you RAMP
"You may give me anything YOU
see fit" Gray declared, "and |
sha'n't embarrass you by refusing,
On the contrary, 90 as strongly as
you possible cam
Coverly actually appeared to be
relieved at this statement. but Id
inquired, curiously; What hava
you got up your sleeve? You don't
need money"
OBVIOUSLY not. But I know z
needy object of charity; Worthy
case, | assure YOU. can scarcely
call him friend, but ! used to ad
mire him greatly, and he is still an
agreeable companion--a man at once
capable, extravagant, entertaining
dissipated. Your money shall 20 to
him, and with ever dollar Of it that
he squanders, there shall leo an
earnest orison to Won.
CONTINUED Monday.
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BEGIN HERE TODAY

Calvin Gray occupies the most
expensive suite in the most exclu-
sive hotel ia Dallas. He introduces
himself to the hotel manager, to
the president of the largest bank
and to the mayor. For friend,
who is vice president of the big
gest jewelry house in Dallas, Gray
undertakes a journey to Ranger
to sell valuable diamonds to Gus
Briskow. He meets Ba Briskow,
Allegheny, the daughter, and o.
ark, the son. Having made friends
with the family and a good sale
Gray starts home in the same ma
chine hired for the trip to Ranger
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gods you worship that you didn't
try to use it, for-I would have been
rough with you. This is the gun
used to stick you up" With a
rigidly outthrust thumb Gray prod
ded the driver in the side. Simple,
isn't it? And no chance for acct
dents" The speakers shoulders
were shaking.
We'll, I"ll be damned"
fNot doubt of it," chuckled the
other Especially if you follow in
the course you have chosen. And a
similar fate vii lcvcrtake your pal,
Mallow. 1t might save you several
miles of bad walking to tell me
where Mallow is waiting to hign-
jack me. e.. MOI"
GO to hellp
every well. Oblige me now by
getting out. And make it
snappyw
/ The driver did as directed. Gray
! pocketed the automatic, slipped in
/ behind the steering wheel, and drove
away into the night followed by loud
1 and earnest objurgations.
| ne was SILL Shilling NhCCl az y
when, a mile further on, he brought
| the car to stop and clambered GU.
Passing forward into the illumina-
ton of the headlights, he busted
himself there for several moments
before resuming his journey.
There was no mistaking the road,
but Gray did not bother to stick to
| the main-traveled course when de-
tours or short cuts promised better
going, for he knew full well that
Mallow would be waiting, if at all,
in some place he was bound to pass.
At last he beheld some distance
ahead the white glare of two sta
tionary lights. The road was mar
row and sandy here, and shut in by
banks Of underbrush: as he drew
nearer a figure stepped out and
stood in silhouette until his own
lights picked it up. The figure
waved its arms, and called attention
to the car behind-evidently broken
down. Here, then, the drama was
to be played.
! Gray brought his machine on at
such a pace and so close to the man
in the road that the later was forced
to step aside, then he swung it far
to the right, brought it back with a
quick twist Of the steering wheel,
and killed his motor. He was now IN
the ditch and outside the binding
glare of the opposing headlights; the
stalled machine was in the full illu-
mination of his own lamps.
Contrary to Gray's expectations,
the car in the road was empty and
the man who had hailed him was a
stranger. As the latter approached,
he inquired: t.sz < % VI
whats wrong"
"Out of gas, | guess, Anyhow
L" The speaker noted that there
was but one new arrival, where he
had expected two, and the discovery
appeared to nonplus his momentar-
ilv. He stammered, involuntarily he
turned his head.
GRAY looked in the same direction,
but without changing his position,
and out of the corner Of his eye he
glimpsed new figure emerging
from the shadows behind him. Very
clever But. at least, his unexpected
r,aneuver with his own car had
made it necessary for both men to
approach him from the same side;
While the rst stranger continued
10 humble. Gray sat motloniess.
koanlv conscious, meanwhile, Of
that other presence closing in upon
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car stopped; it's brakes squealed, it
ceased its progress as abruptly as if
its front wheels had fetched up
against stone wall.
Gray was grim, hooking; some vi
brant, evil quality to his voice sug-
gested extreme malignity at full
cock, like that unseen weapon the
muzzle Of which was buried beneath
the drivers short ribs. "Ah! You
60 armed, | see. A shoulder hol-
ster, as | suspected. | knew you
had nothing on this side" Selling
his victims upstretched right hano
with his own left, he gave it a sud
den fierce wrench, thar all 81 but
snapped the wrist, and at the Same
instant he reached across and
snatched the concealed weapon from
its resting place. He flung the
chaufFeur's body away from Kim
there was a sharp click as he swift
ly TANNED the barrel Of the auto
matte back and let it fly into place
The entire maneuver had been
deftly executed, even yet the object
of the assault was speecnless.
"Now then"-the passenger. feed
about in his seat and showed his
teeth in a smile-"it is customary to
permit the condemned to enjoy the
last word. What have you to say
for YOURSELF"
''if you think it's funny to jab a
gun in mans belly when he amt
lookin'-."
"A gun? My simple friend, you
have-or had-the only gun in this
party, and you may thank watevel
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and with the same driver.
NOW co ON WITH STORY

For a second time the driver
flashed a glance at his companion.
1t was a peculiar remark and voiced
in queer tone. yes? Why?"
Because" Gray shifted his
position, there was a movement Of
his right hand-the one .farthest
away from the man at the wheel
and simultaneously his left arm
slipped from the back of the seat
and tightly encircled the latter's
waist. He finished in a wholly unfa-
miliar voice, Because, my good
man, you are now held up for the
third time, and it would distress
me to have to kill you"
The driver uttered a loud grunt,
for something sharp and hard had
been thrust deeply into that soft,
sensitive region everything his liver,
and now it was held there. 1t was
unnecessary for Gray to order the
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WALKER TALKS BEFORE
ROTARY AND SENIORS

ALBANY. May 26-Boys Of The
Albany High school, girls Of the Sc
Nor class and members of the AL
bany Rotary Club and their ladies'
were addressed by Governor-E
Walker Friday night at the American
Legion headquarters, in the city hall.
The occasion was the regular an
nual entertainment of the Rotary
Club for the high school boys, to-
gether with the girls of the senior
class. Faul J. Brown, chairman of the
boys committee of the Rotary Club,
made arrangements for the meeting.
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LOANS made OH improved farm lands
at cheapest rates tor term Of B, ! OF
10 years with prepayment option
given. Money secured promptly. VS.
have now outstanding over 81 ,l0O,-
100000 on farms in Sumter Coun Z
alone. with plentv more to lend
MIDDLETON MCDONALD
Correspondent Atlanta Trust Com
pany in Sumter. Lee, Terrell, Schiey
ster Counties. 81 Planters BanA
Macon, Stewart, Randolph and WEB
Bldg. Americas. Ga Zone ~ o.
oil.
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him from the rear. He simulated a
violent start when a second voice
cried
Don't move. I've got you COW
cred
"Why! It's Mr.. MallowP
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Compton's Bicycle Shop

We lust received a shipment Of
large and small bicycle baskets. 20
carts retired while you wait.
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bottle of cream he had begged from
Ma Briskow he now put to use. With
this soothing liquid he first washed
out their eyes, the membranes Of
which were raw and spongy, and ex-
cruciatingly sensitive to light, then
he bandaged them as best he could
with congresses, wet in it.
You'll breathe easier as time goes
on" he announced. you'll cough
a good deal for a few days, but
where you are going that won't dis
turb anybody. Your eyes will get
well, too, if you take care of them as
| direct. But, meanwhile, let me
warn you against lifting those ban
dages. Advise me as they dry out
and I'll wet them again"
A blessed relief stole over the I'M
fortunate pair: they were still sick
and weak, but in a short time the
acutepess of their suffering had di-
minished sufficiently for Gray to
help them into the back seat of his
car and resume his Journey.
Within a few minutes of Gray's
arrival at Ranger, the town was
noisy with the story, for he drove
down the brightly lighted main
street and stopped in front Of the
most populous cafe. There he called
loudly for a policeman, and when
the latter eiboWed his way through
the crowd, Gray told him. in plain
hearing of all, enough Of his -ex-
perience to electrify everybody.
Nothing like this had occurred
during the brief, busv life of the
town. 1t was dramatic incident,
but the manner in which this cap
able stranger had handled it and the
discontinue he had brought upon
his assailants appealed more to the
risibilities than to the anger of
Ranger. Admiration for him dis
placed indignation at the high
jackers; cries for vengeance upon
them were drowned in noisy appre-
citation of their captor.
Chapter VII
Miss Good Plays Angel.
Coverly was at the station
when Gray's train arrived at
Dallas the next morning. He
was suffering intense excitement,
and he deluged his friend with a
flood Of questions, meanwhile flour
lsE!ng the morning papers, all Of
which appeared to have devoted
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
COLLAPSES IN COURT
New York Woman Paints When Her Alleged Confession in Murder Case is Read Today.

New York. Dec ts.-Mrs Marie yetter. OH trial with her husband on a charge Of having murdered Alonzo ]. Storey her former lover collapsed today when The state introduced a confession she was alleged 10 have made. She vas carried by her hus- band and court attendants to the Queens county Jail and court was ad- journed.
 Mrs. Nettcr. Who has listened 10 most of the evidence with her head on her husbands shoulder for sup porf. hall rose from her chair and nervousIy bit her nails. Tears came to her eyes and she appeared about to speak when her husband quieted her. Suddenly, with 8 cry. she fell back in her chair.
 Tn the alleged confession. which the state was preparing 70 read 10 the court when Mrs. Netter tainted. she admitted intimacy with Storey before her marriage and declared her conscience forced her to tell her hus- band before her baby was born.
 The confession related how she iured Storey to her home where he yas killed hy tn couple after she had reproa chsd him Tor betraying her, her sister and married woman liV- ing in New York.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
Leaders Said to Look With Stern Disapproyal on Raising City Employees Wages.

It will be easier for a rich man man riding on a camel 10 get through the eye Of a needle and into heaven than it will be for many pub lie employees to get q raise in salary this year.
 This is the word that has gone out from common council circles.
 The axe is being sharpened. The entire list Of proposed salary in- creascs will be scrutinizeJ closely and most Of them will be topped of.
 1t is reported that there is d well organized movement among republi- can members of the council to make almost clean sweep of raises that arc brought before them for action.
 According 10 report it has been de- cided that the petitions Of the fire men and policemen will receive scant consideration. The opponents Of higher salaries are said to look with more favor on increases for officials Of the fire department but with dis on the subject Of police offficaIs salaries although it is prob- able that the chief may be granted part of the increase recommended by the commissioners. Thumbs are reported to be turned down on any increase for the police sergeants
 If the hint that has gone abroad ran be relied upon. few increases Will he granted in any department and those which do survive the storm silI be small.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
AMERICAN ATTITUDE IS NOT
 CHANGED BY RENOLU LU77ON NV
 MEXICO, KASHZNG7ONS YES
HOUSTON HOTEL FIRE i. CLAIMS THREE LIVES Bremen Believe That Other Bodies May Be Taken
 From Ruins

Houston, Tex, Dec. 1S.-Three bodies had been recovered at 10:30 a. m. from the ruins of the Capitol hotel. which was destroyed by fire this morning. and firemen thought many more bodies would be found. Identity of the bodies, all men, had not been established.
 The flames, which broke out at 6:30 and for a time threatened the entire district, were brought under control shortly before s o'clock.
 Originating in the hotel building the fire spread rapidly to the adjoining buildings.
 falling wall crashed to the roof of the adjoining building, occupied by the w. c. Mum company, q depart ment store. The fire was checked there, but all stores on that side of the block were badly water-damaged.
 Only an incomplete check-up has been made of the registrants at the hotel.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-18
YOUNG HUNTSMAN IS
 SLAIN BY OWN GUN
New Fairfield Mans Body Found in Weeds Near
 His Home

New Fairfield, Conn.,, Dec. 1s.-- The dead body of Jacob Carlson, 22 years old, was found in the woods a short distance from his home, in New Fairfield about noon today. He had been shot in the abdomen. Carlson left home yesterday afternoon on a hunting expedition and failed to re- turn. Search was made for him this forenoon but without success until a nelghbor. driving along little used highway, discovered the body at the side of stone wall. Carlson's gun lay on the opposite side of the wall. If Is supposed the man was accident ally killed by the discharge of his own gun, but the authorities are mak- ing an investigation to determine definitely the manner of his death. Carlson was unmarried and had been employed in New York, returning to New Fairfield recently to spend the winter.