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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
Editorial Comment
Comfort a Comparative Term
(BidGeford JournaD
fn nl AntNfAnk - 1900


So far as comfort is concerned the
life of the Maine farmer of today is
much more pleasant than that of his
father, due to the improved roads,
the increased use of machinery, and
the better educational facilities
Bangor Commercial.
With these and many other mod
ern advantages it might seem, that
the life of the farmer of today should
be much more pleasant than that of
his father, but close study of the
facts in the case will diSabuse ones
mind of such an idea. Comfort is
a comparative term and what would
make farmer comfortable fifty
years ago may be source of irrita-
uon to his son or grandson today.
The more a man has the more he de-
sires. Moreover. until the farmers
can set dependable workers to help
cultivate their farms it does little
good to try to make them believe
they arc comfortable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13

We don't suppose the proposal to
form a National Vigilance Associa-
ton to fight the Ku Klux Khan was
made with a view to dignity the
Khan. though that is what it is likely
to amount to. Probably some would
be organizers saw here an oppor-
tunity for a lucrative job. We have
noticed that quite q lot Of would be
organizers are not usefully employ
ed, judging from their activities to
organize something or other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
Keeping a Bow Quiet

What in cats fire are YOU letting
that kid make all that internal hoo
raw for?' incurred a hypercritica1
neighbor who had come over to Dor
row a clevis.
SPELL" replied Gap Johnson. Of
Rumpus Ridge. land giving him
them two cowbells and telling him
to tear loose is the only wav to keep
him quiet. "-Kansas City Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13

year. Increased railway fares have
undoubtedly done much to d;scour-
age Germans from travelling. Trains
all seem to be crowded, but the
number of trains has been greatly
reduced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13

When one thinks of restitution in
Germany. Russia, and Greece it may
help to think that this misery was
occasioned by poor rulers, making
war and supported in so doing by
those who are now suffering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13

finding refuge in Belgrade from tn'
rigors of the Soviet regime. Ine'
evidently prefer to take thei
chances Of voluntary exile. than riSA
a return to Russia, no matter wna'
fair promises are held out from lnA'
country.
It In not unusual to see RUSSIAN
who once graced a drawing room az,
ing manual labor in Belgrade, any
doing 1t with a will and efncieh'
~.
Gen. Wrangel, the head OF the IA
White Army" is living at Now Sa"
near Belgrade, and he and MS oOn'
panions are on short rations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13

The other day s246O was paid for
letter written by Bobby Burns.
This recalls the fact that he got but
500 for his first edition of poems
and a few days before he died tried
to borrow $50 to meet the demands
Of creditors,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13

Those Canadian provinces that are
changing from dry to wet are not
getting credit 30 much for their con-
victions as for their desire to share
In the emoluments of the bootleggins
trade across the line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13

The chief of our Army Air Ser
vice is hopeful that he may be able
to arrange for an air fleet carrying
our flag I'd encircle the world next
year. 1t would be an undertaking
worthy of the country,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13

u The number Of cars passing
kkhrough Augusta on the way to
oot-bal games. yesterday, might
Head logically to the conclusion that
Vehn D. could afford to endow foot
ball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
FOR CONSTIPATION
TdY THIS FOOD

The following unsolicited iettes
is from prominent Provioen''
business man: ,as1
Providence. May II, ISL
Gentlemen: .l
1 have been using your Cereai
Meal for three months and 4 y
Godsend for me: feel nel.es
tnan 1 have for years, and l nave :
lot of friends in the same cvnS,
ton that I was. whom ha'e
strongly advised to. use 1t. ~
/ get box and give samples
+, ~, Tor found 1t such WonoeIiHs
tnlng for Constipation ana Inu
gestion. I can't help but pass !"
On.
Yours very truly rs.
A practising physician: rea l.;.
ing the serious dangers OF Cons.o
patton and the failure OF drus s,sd
prevent or correct 1t. formuia -.
CEREAL MEAL. It does not oS
tain any drugs but the resui.
that follow its use are maIss ,,.
lous People who have peen s.cn
situated for years get relie1 NV
the use of CEREAL MEAL. ,ov
Try Cereal Meal. Know tnS ,c NJ
OF the perfect health that ,o, s,,s.
its use. Your neighborhood G erss
glst or grocer should nave ma
Meal-if not. write direct 70
cereal Meal Corporation,
And ST., New York City.--Nusf
noyl3.27 -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
Light and Airy
Do Something Silly Week

Perhaps you are one who has
never been touched by the plea to
keep the backyard clean and the
children safe. But everyone should
be happy to respond to do Some
thing Silly Week"
For the benefit of those who would
like to cooperate, we gladly sug
gest a few splendid ways to make
the week a success.
Try pouring gasoline over the gas
range. This is one of the Silliest
things you can do.
Ask the butcher If he will let you
have a steak for SIPS.
If you live on the tenth floor or
upwards, teach the children to chin
themselves from the window lodges.
If the weather is hot. insist upon
your husband dressing for dinner.
Now and then suggest to him that
he give up baseball and invest the
money in toilet water.
After Mr.. Smith has taken a drink
of wood alcohol by mistake, ask him
how he feels.
Explain to the landlord that you
think your rent is frightfully cheap.
When traffic cop arrests you for
speeding pinch him playfully on the
cheek.
If you find yourself in water over
your head. try whistling for help.
H. R.-Judge
Hub-Your bills are awfully heavy
again this month, my dear.
Wife-Well, of all the nerve! You
know father still pays all my bills.
That's just it. How can 1 have
the cheek to ask him to meet any
of mine when you're touching him up
all the time ?-"Boston Transcript.
At Full Speed
'"That woman's tongue goes like an
express train"
IL -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
Blank, Like the Verse

The young man rolled his eyes as
he entered the editorial sanctum.
Here is a poem which you may
publish in your paper. 1 dashed it
on in an idle moment and you will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13

The weak-headed ex-crown prince
Of Germany appears to be attracting
more attention outside than inside of
Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
Augusta Lodge Directory

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 141, r. q a.
Temple. Work in K. A. degree. All
sojourning brethren are cordially in.
~ LESTER M. HART, w. M.
BERT p. STUART. Sec.
ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, I. o. o. r.
Regular meetings at 7.so o'clock Fri
lRyi IS ! 9; PACKARD: n, O.
JEPTHA ENHANCEMENT. No. q,
y Meetings IN g SECOND e. and fourth Tuesdays
gRED z; HALL y c .
CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. o, p. Nj.
Regular tneetinR every third Tuesdaf
at o'clock. Tuesday. Nov, 20, In
spection Of Canton. nomination OF ON
GERS. Refreshments.
JOHN DAY. Capt.
A N. DRUMMOND. Clerk.
G. A. r. THE REGULAR MEETING
of Seth Williams Post $50. l3.-. drsi
Thursday OF each month -
GEO e. GAY. Commander.
WILLIAM 'Mcf,AviD Adtutaat.
cALANTHE LODGE, NO. Sc, X. p.
Meeting every Wednesday night AT 1850
at Castle hall. Water street.
GEORGE A. CRAIG, C. c.
F. c. FLETCHER. z. OF K. and 8.
mon-tu-wed-tf ~.
QUEEN TEMPLE NO. 7o; PYTHl.sN
Sisters, meets In K. OF =. hall the sec.
ond and fourth Tuesday evenings Of
each month at 80 O'clock,
MRS. LIZZIE D. KICKER. NJ. e. Q.
CORA A. JONES. u. Of r. and c.
tu-th-sat.tf
N. e o. p. NKENNEBEc LODGE,
No. Isl meets In @ A. r. hall the first
and third Tuesday evenings of each
month az 1880 O'Clock.
FRANK E. JOHNSON. Warden.
B. 2. SMITH. Fin. Sec.
MRS. EMMA r. HOWE. Rec. Sec
tu-th-saf p. - t'a..~-. 80.
COURT PINE TREE NO. 20. FOR.
esters Of America. meets IN Golden
Cross hall. the FIRST and third, Thurs.
days OF each month al 9 o'clock.
WALTER T. ClTTINGHAM. ..
JOHN J. WHITE. Fin. Sec.
may23.tu-fh -sat,Iyr ~
CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 24s, p. OF
H. Meetings ID and 9Th Saturday eve.
uings Of each mDnth al q. A. r. hall
A. B, RIPLEY, W, M.
MRS. EMMA z. HOWE Sec.
tu-fh-sattf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13

Everett e. Thomas, Jr., of Bridg-
ton went deer hunting last week in
the woods of Northern Maine but
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13

The German crown prince is now
thumbing his nose at the Allies. That
10 all he was able to do when the
\ war was on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY sYsrru

Sept. 30, lsaa
Two trains daily 7.45 A. II. ana I'm
z. M. for Lewiston, South Paris -
ham. Berlin. Island Pond, and NJ Uc
treal. Arriving Mont:ea $50 Z. M ss.
7.46 A. n. respectively. Connec..ao,.a.
at Montreal and Chicago for Los Az A..
geles, san Francisco. Portland. Or
other Pacific Coast points. aH0
The 100 p. h train for Island po,s
cancelled. AVn'
For further information apply "a an,
Grand Trunk ticket Office. or In
. - G. A. HARRISON.
General Agent, Passenger
Department. Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13

perhaps find it a little roughf You
can make any correction you please"
THANK YOU" said the editor. II
will give you a check for it at once"
"You are very kind. I shall be de-
lighted"
The editor handed him a check.
MANY thanks" said the poet. Il
will bring you some more poems"
He had reached the door, when
suddenly lie turned.
Excuse me- but you've forgot
ten to fill up this check"
49,. that's all right" said the
editor. 81 have given you check
in its rough state. as it were. You
-Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
"Whats the difference between a
butterfly and a hornet?"
81 don't know"
"Then you'll get stung.'
Punishment
She was only three years old, but
she was very vain. After all, age
has little to do with vanity.
Her governess found her the most
difficult of the three children to
manage. and the whole family was
NHSH lIleN ulSCpNSTcu tIldI
the young girl who was hired to
wheel the baby out in the park
could MANAGE her as easily as If she
were model child.
How do you do il? ?" the mother
asked one day.
The girl smiled. shes easy
enough to handle" she said. Made
moiselle always tries to reason with
her. That doesn't do any good, be-
cause she just turns unthinking ears
to her. But when I have her out. If
she won't behave. 7 Just take her lit
tie curls and tuck them away uD I'M
der her hat so no one can see them
Then in about two minutes she'll
nromise to be just as good as gold
if I'll only pull them out again."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
Keeping Father Happy

Mother is playing chess with
father"
Does she play a skilful game?"
20, very. She's skilful enough to
put up good fight and yet invari-
able lose. New York Evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
Belgrade Favored by Refuse.

Belgrade, Jugoslavia, Oct. 21-IA.
P. BY Mail.)-No fewer than
10000 Russians Including a
great number of men and and
women Of the best type, are today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
Tuesday, November 10, 1923. !,

The greatest need Of the nation at
the present time 10 to be rescued from
all the reactions Of the war.-cooI-
idae.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE
PORTLAND, NEW YORE YREIGHg
RERwTNE

Direct freight service between Port.
land and New York is resumed frun
the new State Pier. Portland Ne
oailings Tuesdays. Thursdays and Sal.
urdays each way. Through rates and
direct track connections with Maine
Central and Grand Trunk Railroads
h a. CLAY, Supt.
Franklin Wharf, Portland.
u. A HARADEN, surt
Bath, Hs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
Maine GOSSIP

A Prayer
Dear God. l want a little home
All white and peaceful in the sun,
With smiling, shining window-eyes,
And latchstring out to friends that
roam.
l want itfhigh. on hills to see
A lake all glistening like gem,
A green-clad valley far beneath
The azure sky that covers me.
Where roses ramble from the earth,
And children laugh aloud in glee,
Where love comes forth to beckon
me
To firelight CLEANS upon the hearth.
And when the long days'.tasks are
And twilight shadows softly come,
IN lift a grateful heart to Thee
For all thy tender mercies won.
Mrs. Eleanor Dutton Martin.
Scituate, Mass.
Antonio Lebourdais OF Howard
street, Lewiston, has gone to New
York city where he will embark on
a merchandising as radio operator.
He is 70 years old. but has been OPP
Grating a set six years.
woodrow Valley, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Valley of Sanford who
celebrated his seventh birthday Fri
day. has received an autographed
letter from ex-President Woodrow
Wilson in recognition of his name.
Mr.. Wilson congratulated him on the
event and expressed the hope that
he may live to be of service to his
Country and to mankind"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc
EXPRESS, PAssEMoEz AND
FREIGHT SERVICE

BOSTON AND PORTLAND LINE
TARE S2.70. STATERo0Ms sl.a
o. .. GOVERNOR DINGLEY
Leave Portland, Franklin Wharf
Estate Pier) Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays. at p. NJ.
Return-Leave Boston MondayA
Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 P. u
AT Boston connection Is made va
the Metropolitan Line express freight
steamers for New York and points
South and West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
At Full Snead

''rhat woman's tongue goes like an
express train
yes, and it's always on the rail-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13

returned home with full cartridge
belt. Last Saturday, just to pass off
dull day, he Strolled through the
Sweden woods, five miles from his
home. and came back with a ia
pound buck. After ALL" the hunter
remarked upon his return, patron
age of home industries is always
best in the long run"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13

whats the difference between a
butterfly and a hornet?"
81 don't know"
"Then you'll get stung.'
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-03-17
HODGE AND WARD IN
ANCIENT IVORY PLAY
Chicago and New York Players
Figure in "Bonehead' Stunt.
White Sox Pitcher Thought Bail Was
Unit to Play with and Threw It
into Detroit ouqout-Ward
Atoned for msplay

Throwing the ball away without the
permission Of tae umpire is some
thing biz new in the way Of ivory
stud
Ia the old days, every now and
then some coacher woulG ask rookie
pitcher to see The ball occasionally
the obIiging rookie would throw il 10
the coacher who would then let the
BAH go BY, while the runners dashed
for the plate
rhe players to be involved in the
latest escapades OF lhat sort were
Charley oLcary o. The Yankees and
Bob uasty Of the Athletics,
Several years ago IN game al
the Polo grounds with runners on
second and third OLeary, coaching
on third, requested Hasty to let him
look at the ball
The umpire saved Hasty. Feeling
that he should pass Judgment on the
bah if anything was wrong. the un.
pire called time just before Hasty
ohligiugly tossed the ban TO O'Leary.
or course. OLeary, stepped oui Of
the way and both runners scored.
However the umpire sent them both
back as he had previously called
time, sa~pendug PLAY
Pitcher IIodge OF Chicago mud Sec.
/ ond Hasemau Ward OF Sew 4ork ug.
med ia two "bonehead plays 81 i922.
Due g. the concrete stands "a bail
Is usually rendered unfit FOR play
when il hits the rough concrete II
The player discovers tbc bah IS rough,
Dc Is supposed % throw il to the um-
pire fer his Inspection
Failure To dc that little thing caused
some very unpleasant moments ~pr
Hodge and Ward
ID game at Detroit. with Chicago
leading by one rum. Detroit got rum
uers ON first and second Hodge.
pitching, made III bis mnl that the
boll was unit for play. and delberute-
~ threw Il into The Detroit due3ut.
The umpire in charge was forced TO
score the runner from second ana ad-
vance the other runner to third That
aged 10 win out with a run 10 spare.
$50 tie bone" oa the part Of Pitcher
Hodge vgsnt 80 costly as It might
have been
ON Decoration dgy ia Neu York.
Ie Yankees were ieadag the tthlet-
reg 2 to J PIP to ;ue eighth ~ ihat
inning witi one down, Johnston sim
alel against ME right field walI The
contact with the stand cut the bali
badly
II was thrown g. Second Baseman
ward. nho seeing that Il WINS ui.et
play, threw Il into the Kew Yorb dug
ouf. which entitled johnston ID 20 10
third Die scored Oh q sacrifice dg ~
.ue up ODE game
ward himself scored The winning run
ia The lastof the eighth. SO he atoned
for bis bul
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-03-17
FIVE HITS m SINGLE GAME
Eight Players in American Association
Enjoyed Distinction During
1922 Season.

Eight regular players Of the Ameri
can association enjoyed tie distinction
Of making five hits u single game
during the 1920 period -Four If these
men performed this unusual feat in
ave official t,ues M Sat. the others
s3ch having been retired once In six
lines mt bat.
Lamar and I'LL Toledo; MeuiIo
milwaukee, and Kirk Louisville. were
the men who maintained perfect aver
ages while smashine ont Eve safe
6riyes in one game aud Erie3 Kan
sas CITY. Ccengton iud.anapo
iIackburue, Kansas City Toledo, and
Johnson. Milwaukee. were those who
went Ia bat six times Clarence Gov
lngton was the oalE one q The eight
to repeat ttle performance, tae In
diaaanols first haseuan scoring
against both N1u uEst ana yyl'e.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-03-17

with its ciear-cut features, telling of
long line of New England ancestors.
might have been a bishops. one that
loved dogs and children, and who had
heart bigger than his creed. l
picked up one of the six thin. narrow
books in heavy gray paper covers that
lay before him, and glanced at the
title The Ragionamenti of the Di-
vine Aretino." was about TO open
1t when the doorben rang.
BARLEY glanced up at the sound
and said, THAT must be Rogers"
The next moment Rance, bowling
as he always did In announcing any
one. ushered Rogers into the room.
Rogers had been at the head Of the
Central office Tor about five years. In
that time he mad built up for himself
the finest reputation that any city
detective had ever had. He was not
a brilliant man, nor, for that matter.
an educated one, but his rare com
mon sense and ais absolute honesty
had won for him the respect Of the
people Of the city.
He took chair, and after saying.
Hello, John. to BARLEY and a word
to me, he took cigar from the box
that Barley pushed over TO him.
Then, leaning across the table, he
picked up one Of the volumes The
book fell open at a picture; he start
ed as he looked at it, then handed it
to me with a sly wink.
That's fine sort Of book to
show an honest and moral police Off
Ger. If ! found a bookseller on the
Avenue with one, would have him
pinched"
BARLEY swung around in his chair,
saw which book It was. and laughed.
"Wel, Rogers" he said. the man
that wrote that book died a good many
hundred years ago. He was the greatest
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-03-17

AliG Nj @GA fNitt'@t'eAtt ~ tta9 Nfte@a
adventurer Of his day, the first real
blackmailer a man that made his liv-
ing by his wits. Also, he happened
to be a poet and dramatist, as well
as a rogue"
Rogers took his cigar from his
mouth and responded with a grin,
"What we call today crook"
I could see that there was some
thing On the chiefs mind. but just
what Il was we were not to learn for
some time. lie talked. first about
the rain. then about the baseball
team. in fact Of everything but the
purpose that had brought him. That
was his way. as we both knew It
was not until he had lighted a second
cigar and had been 81 ent several mo-
ments that he turned TO BARLEY and
said:
.John. ] have : case for YOU"
BARLEY threx me a quick glance,
then answered. but you knew Rog-
ers. I don't care to take up any more
cases until l have been away fishing
and had a good rest.
The chief nodded, but added. We'll.
This won't be much of a case It's
nor nv affair. anyway. / happened to
see the governor the other day and
he asked ma 10 get YOU 70 look into
tho fnpffar and make him a report"
glanced at Barley. The governor
Of the state aid net as a rule interest
himself 10 criminal matters II this
was case that lie wished Barley
m investigate, taen IT must be some
ming very unusua. indeed. ~ the
uttJe CLEAN Of interest In his eyes.
I could see that he agreed with me.
what is tile CASEY" he asked
"yet!.o answered Rogers after a
short pause, = dent suppose you
know ANYTHING about IL though sou
mav have seen it mentioned IL the
psners since sou returned. Ii All
started year aGo i WAS a rob
berry
BARLEY gave little exclamation Of
disgust eTou SNOW THAT robbery
cases are ont Of mr iaa There e
never anything Of interest u them
Besides q robbery THAR TOOK place 8
wear ago must D. ali settled By this
tiue
Rogers took his cigar from his lips.
tried rs siosy = srnoEe-r'ng. failed and
sisaply said Well tbs two chaps
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-03-17
Deyore's Unique Abb

In the matter Of the most
unique alibi ever offered by a
bah player for making a bad
play. the prize has been awarded
to Josh Devore.
In a game at Cincinnati. Josh,
playing the sunGeld for the Gil
ants, mutfed a fly BAH that hit
squarely in his hands,
1T was them finger nails Of
mine. Mac" he replied TO Ne
Graw on his return to the plate.
Them shiny ones look -
Devore exhibited his hands,
the nails Of which had been
highly polished to s. pink luster
THAT gS polished 'em so
fine" he said, that when | went
to catch that BAH the sun hit
them shiny nails aud threw the
light in my eyes SO that / was
blind as bat. Mac ne added
soberly, I'm on that manicur
ing stuff for life-and that
goes"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-03-17

etc ! student Of criminal tit
eraturs the finding Of an Old
crime reataged ls rather inter
estIna. That's Why said
wosid Ike % look Into Il"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-03-17
MYSTERY ON MYSTERY

1.-THE district attorney rose to his
feet, saying slowly, I am going TO
call Briaeur, who was chauffeur
for Mr.. siyke; He will
someone pushed back a chair.
and then suddenly. RISING above
IN else and ringing through the
room with s horror that seemed
10 glue me TO my seat, came a
shrek of terror. 1t was sustained
for a second, then died away in
a long. sobbing moan.
BARLEY dropped to his knees be-
side Roche and gave one searching
look at the man, then Strengthened
up with a queer expression on his
face. He pointed silently 70 the
chuneur. on his brown coat, slow
Iy darkening and widening. was a
eplotch of blood, and from his
breast protruded the hilt OF a
knife"
Here's an enthralling mystery
story that piles mystery on mys-
terry. BARLEY. the famous Grim
inologist, undertakes to establish
the guilt or innocence of two cor
vlcts in prison for the attempted
burglary Of the house Of Pooem
Slvke. Almost immediately there
after Slyke is mysteriously MUIR
dered. and then. at the inquest,
Brfeur. his suspected chauffeur.
is stabbed to death in the midst Of
a roomful of people.
The author is Charles J. Dutton.
new writer. who made a name
with THE Underwood Mystery"