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Gunnison news-champion., 1924-02-08

She told me the story OF his career.
have never listened to so horrible a
recital In my life"
And yet they are here together. din
Ing tete-a-tete, on q night when II must
have needed more than ordinary cour.
age for either of them TO have been
seen in public at ALL" wilmore pointed
out.
1T is as astounding to me as II is 10
YOU" Francis confessed From the
way she spoke, | should never have
dreamed that they were living to-
gether"
And from his appearance" wllmore
remarked. as he called the walter TO
bring some cigarettes. II should never
have imagined that he was anything
else save n high-principled, weii-born.
STRAIGHTFORWARD sort of chap. l never
saw less criminal type OF face"
They each in turn glanced at the sub
ject of their discussion. Oliver Hi.
ditch's good looks had been the subject
Of many press comments during the
last few days. They were certainly
undeniable. His face was little lined.
but his hair was thick and brown. His
features were regular. his forehead
high and thoughtful. his mouth trifie
thin hut straight and shapely. Francis
gazed at him like man entranced.
The hours seemed to have slipped
away. He was back In the tea shop.
listening to the woman who spoke of
terrible things. He felt again his shiv.
erfng adherence of her cold, clearly
narrated story. Again he SHRINK from
the horrors from which with merciiess
fingers she had stripped the coverings.
He seemed to see once more the agony
In her white face, to hear the eternal
pain aching and fhrobbing In her mo-
nofonous tone He rose suddenly TO
his feet.
Andrew" he begged. tell the fell
low TO bring the bill outside. Wen
have our coffee and liqueurs there"
Wflmore acquieseed willingly enough.
but even as they turned towards the
door Francis realized what was in
store for him. Oliver Hlldltch had
risen TO his feet. With courteous
little gesture he intercepted the pass.
erby- Francis found himself standing
side by side with the man for whose
life he had pleaded that afternoon,
within few fee; of the woman whose
terrible story seemed to have poisoned
the very atmosphere he breathed. to
have shown him a new horror in life,
to have temporarily, at any rate. un-
dermined every JOY and ambition he
possessed. :
Mr.. Ledsam.- Hflditch said. speak,
Ing with quiet dignity, Il hope that
you win forgive the liberty take in
speaking to yOu here I looked for
you the moment was free this after
noon. but found that you had left the
court I owe you my good name, prob
ably my life. Thanks are poor things
but they must he spoken"
-You owe me nothing At ALL rran-
els replied. In tole which even he
found har1h. Il had brief before
NE and . cause to plead. II was .
chapter out sf my daily work.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-02-08
CHAPTER I

Francis Ledsam. alert, well satisfied
with himself and the world. tn. echo
OF little buzz OF congratulations
still In his ears, paused on the steps
of the modern Temple Of Justice TO
light II cigarette before calling for
taxi TO take him to his club. Visions
Of whisky and soda-hIs throat WAS
a little pnrched-and II rubber OF easy.
going bridge at his favorite table,
were already before his eyes. A WON
an who had followed him from the
court touched him on the shoulder.
MAY | speak to you for a moment.
Mr.. L.dsamT"
The bnrrister frowned slightly as he
swung around TO confront his ques,
tioner. II was such a familiar form
OF address
what do you want1" ne asked, q
little curtIy.
"A few minutes conversation with
you" was the calm reply. The mat
ter Is important"
The woman's tone and manner, not
withstanding her plain, inConspIcuous
clothes, commanded attention. Francis
Ledsam was 4 little puzzled. Small
things meaut much to him In life. and
he had been looking forward almost
with the zcst OF schoolboy to that
hour Of relaxation at his club. He
was impatient OF even brief delay,
q sentiment which he tried TO express
In his response.
What do you want to speak to me
aboutf he repeated bluntly. Il shall
be In my rooms in the Temple tomor.
row morning. any time after eleven"
1T Is necessary for me to speak TO
you now" she insisted. There Is a
tea-shop across the way. Please ac-
company me there"
Ledsam, little surprised at the
coolness Of her request, subjected his
accoster to a closer scrutiny. As he
did so. his Irritation diminished. He
shrugged his shoulders slightly.
III you really have business with
me-" he said, Il will give you few
minutes"
They crossed the street together, the
woman self-possessed, negative, wholly
without the embarrassment of one
performing an unusual action. Her
companion felt the awakening OF curl
osity. Zeaiously though she had. to
all appearance, endeayored to conceal
the fact. she was without doubt per
sonahle. Her voice and manner lacked
nothing Of refinement. Yet her attrac-
tion to Francis Lptsam, who, although
a perfectly normal human being. was
no seeker after promiscuous adven.
lures. did not lie In these externals.
As barEister whose success at the
criminal bar had been phenomenal, he
had attained "a certain knowledge
Of human nature. He realized that
this woman ,saS no lmpostor
They passed into the tea shop and
found an empty corner Ledsam hung
up his hat and gave an order. The
woman slowly began to remove her
gloves. When she pushed back her
veil. her visa-vis received almost 4
shock. she was quite a. good looking
a. he had imagined. but she was far
young0r-shs was indeed little more
than . girl. Her eyes were Of Q deep
shade Of hazel brown, her eyebrows
were dsaicately martsA. her features
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-02-08

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Blackboard and w,rdrob.

A novel piece Of school furniture
is combined blackboard and ward
robe. panels Of the former swinging
out on hinges TO reveal recesses TO
hold clothing
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-02-08

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Gunnison news-champion., 1924-02-08
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voealist)-You must never ten =
again that you can't sing. Mr.. Brown.
We know now.-Yorksl,lre Post.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-02-08

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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
AMERICAN BANKS NOT FAVOR
ABLE TO GERMAN LOAN

LONDON, July 22-Delegates to
the Inter- Allied Conference, called
for the purpose of putting the Dawes
report into execution, today were
busily engaged in determining the at
titude of the fnanciers who will be
called upon to advance loan of 40,-
100000 pounds to Germany with
which to finance the Dawes plan.
Whether the safeguards that will
surround this loan are sufficient, only
the bankers themselves will be able
to judge.
The Daily Telegraph declares a
serious hitch has occurred in the con-
ference, due especially to the Ameri-
can bankers being disinclined to take
up the loan on the strength of guar
antees embodied in the protocol
framed last Saturday.
This was the situation it is said
which led to a prolonged meeting
late in the afternoon ofthe financial
delegates with Sir Montague Nor
man, governor of the Bank of Eng
land, and Thomas Lamont, represent
ing the firm of j. P. Morgan & Co.
of New York.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
THE STATE FIRE REPORT

CHARLESTON, July 21-The fire
record of West Virginia for the year
ending June 80 was bad from the
standpoint of human toll as well as
property loss. Sixty precious lives
were sacrificed in the state during
that year, it is shown by the annual
report of the State Ere Marshall de-
partment.
The Fire Marshal department was
especially active and resultful last
year in running down the firebug.
Forty-fve suspicious fires were in
vestigated and II indictments and IL
convictions for arson secured
Angelo Pedro, Fayette county, was
sentenced to four years for incend-
iarism; G. A. Lewis, Clarksburg, to
one year; Carl Brown, Guy Vincent,
LYDIA Davis, Tom Hold and Harry
Leasure, all of Wyatt, Harrison coun-
ty, for terms of from four to seven
years; w. ]. Johnson, Wheeling, 3
years; r. H.Eanes, Hinton, one year;
George Lilly, Lilly w. Va, five years;
Donald Mcdaniel, Buckhannon, three
years, and Bernard Tucker, Parkers-
lurg, five years.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
NOTIFICATION DAY PLANS
KEEPING HARRISBURG BUSY

HARRISBURG, w. Va, July 90
The townspeople, regardless of poll
tics, are sticking up the town, making
ready for the official ceremony of no
LITIGATION of John w. Davis, the
Democratic nominee, on August IL.
The ceremony will take place from
the front porch of the historic old
Davis mansion.
Clarksharg is wondering how it
viii handle the many thousands that
are expected and a scouting COM
mittee has been sent to Marion, o.,
to find out how it was done when
President Harding was notified there
of his nomination in 1920.
This town has hotel accommoda-
Itions for only 1000 and neighboring
towns will be called on to take care
of the overflow.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
THE WILBUR HOME COMING
SUNDAY AUGUST THIRD

The annual Wilbur Home Coming
be held this year in the grove on A..
S, Keys Farm, near the Fairview
Church at Wilbur, Tyler County, on
Sunday, August third. 1t will be an
all day affair of which the basket
dinner will be an enjoyable feature.
The principal speakers for the day
will be Rev. F. G. Radabaugh, well
known minister of Grafton, and Col.
Guy d. Golf, of Clarksburg. Both
of these speakers viii have mess
age worth hearing. The Wilbur
Community is known everywhere for
the beauty of its natural scenery,
typical of the beauty of the West
Virginia Halls. The Home Coming
is for Everyone, q real HOME COM
ING in every sense of the word.Spec-
ial Music will be provided for the
occasion.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
FIRE SATURDAY MORNING

Early Saturday morning about a
M, the fire whistle aroused many
from their slumbers. 1t was soon
found that the building known as the
"Hotel Annex" south of the Luzerne
owned by the Belington Industrial
Company was on fire. The fire was
of unknown origin and had such a
Roadway that the top and second
story burned before the water had
any effect. The building was worth
$4,000; the fire and water caused
almost total loss, only party cover
ed by insurance This building was
built by D. M. Shomo about twenty
years ago and all that was first-class
in material went into the structure
1t is claimed that there were only
two knots in the finish of this build
ing. The building was recently va
Gated by Ira Crawford, and no one
living in it at the time Of the fire.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
AMERICAN LEGION ANNUAL
CONVENTION

CHARLESTON, July 22.-The A.
merican Legion of West Virginia ex-
pect the largest and most enthusiast
tic attendant at their 1924 state con-
vention of any reunion in their his
tory.
The convention will be at Charles
ton, August 18th, 10th, and among
other special features will be address
es by John r. Quinn, National Com
mander; Governor E. F. Morgan, and
w. w. Werts, Mayor of the City Of
Charleston. 1t is expected that the
presence of the National Commander,
Mr.. Quinn, will draw large delega-
ton of Legionaires from every sec
ton Of the state.
Special feature have been provided
to interest every member. The 49,
"a slogan is "We1l be there with bells
on. To carry out the idea canes
with toy bells will be souvenirs to-
gether with Legion hats. Every
Legionaire is also urged to bring as
many different types of bells as he
desires to help along with the good
spirit"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
AccrDENTLY SHOOTS SELF

A sad accident occurred about 10
o'clock Wednesday morning on route
one. when Harold Simpson, son of
Charley Simpson, accjdertly shot
himself when out in field. He and
his brothers were in the corn field
and Harold went out above them
with shot gun to find rabbit. 1t
appears that he shot at a rabbit
while standing on fence, or at
tempted to shoot, and in starting to
run caught his feet in the weeds and
evidently fell on the gun when it
went off, the load entering the side
of his face and tearing the top Of
his head off, killing him instantly.
His brother, not knowing of the ac-
cident, thinking he would be back did
not go to him at once, but when he
did go on the hunt of him, found
Harold on the ground apparently
lifeless, he ran then to the house for
camphor as he thought he had faint
ed but when he and others arrived
they found the lifeless body, and
his brains partly blown out. He was
just twenty-four years old last Sun
day; was very attentive to his
home duties and helped his father
in running the farm.
The body was prepared for burial
by G. G. Right, undertaken, and fun
eral and interment held today at II
O'Clock at Concord.
The mother Of the boy died some
years ago. His father and other re-
latives have the sympathy of the
whole community in their bereave-
ment.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
LEOPOLD-LOEB
PLEAD GUILTY
This Was Surprise to State Coun-
sci Who Anticipated Motion for
Continuance.

CHICAGO, July 81. Defense
counsel at the opening of the trial
today of Nathan Leopold and Rich
ard Loeb for the murder of Robert
Franks moved to withdraw the plea
of not guilty and substitute a plea of
guilty.
After advising the defense counsel
that the plea of guilty made possible
the "extreme penalty" of which the
defense attorney signified cogniz-
ance, Chief Justice John r. Caverley
allowed the plea to be entered. The
defense move was a surprise to the
state counsel who anticipated mo-
ton for the continuance.
The court ruled that the state
should be permitted, regardless of
the plea of guilty by the defense to
present evidence designed to prove
the mental responsibility Of the two
youths. Hearing on the point were
set for Wednesday.
In presenting the defense motion,
Attorney Clarence barrow informed
the court that the only move of the
defense would be to present evidence
tending to demonstrate the degree of
responsibility and also evidence of ir-
responsibility and insanity" in the two
defendants.
Having presented this evidence, y
barrow said, eve will throw our
selves on the mercy of the court. y
At another point Mr.. barrow said
1.-THE defense fully realizes that
the defedannts should be permanent
~ isolated from society"
Youths Affirm Plea
The plea of guilty was affirmed by
the two youthful prisoners latter they
had been duly warned by the court
of the consequences of this plea"
They were told that the degree of
punishment might vary from an in
determinate prison sentence to life
sentence in the penitentiary, incar-
ceration in an asylum or death.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
FOUR KILLED; 500 TAKEN FROM
BOATS AFTER SEA CRASH

NEWPORT, R. I. July 22.-G.
Copeland of Brookline, Mass, pass
enger on the Boston died at the hos
pital this noon while the doctors were
contemplating an operation, bringing
the number of dead to four.
Between 800 and 900 passengers on
the Sound steamer Boston, rammed
by the tanker Swiftarrow off Point
Judith. R. l., last midnight, were on
their way to various ports this noon
aboard the several steamers which
responded to the calls for help and
picked up the life boats in the fog.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
N. w. CANADA INDIAN TRIBE
HAS. PESTILENCE

\ WINNIPEG, July 21.-The Sic
cani Indians in the Findlay River dis
trict in northwestern Canada are fac
ing determination as the result of a
pudding disease which lis akin to
leprosy. Their once healthy vitality
is being Slapped.
Not two hundred Of the Indians re-
main out Of 1000. Some of these
are blind, MANNED and suffering tor
lures which mean slow death.
There are now no more hunting
trips in the mountains, and hunger
has added to the pestilence Of the In
dians.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
MORE LOCK BOXES NEEDED

Now that the Belington Post Of
fee has become Second Class Office
effective July LIST, and the windows
close earlier, it does seem that the
department would be doing a public
service if more lock boxes were avail
able. This could be done by re-mod-
cling and enlarging the partitions.
We have always had the idea that the
bigger the office, the better the SER
vice and we hope the better service
will come without asking for it by
petition The postoffice business is
the peoples business and business
that means service to the full with
out profit.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
UNION SERVICES DURING
AUGUST

In order to promote good fellow
ship between the churches of Being
ton the ministers have arranged I'M
ion services as follows:
August Baptist Church-Rev. Hoff-
man
August 10 U. B. Church Rev. Dorsey
August II M. E. South Church Rev
Critics
August "a M. E. Church-Rev. Cost
August 81 Presbyterian Church Rev
Mckenzie
The public are invited to attend
all these services.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
PICNIC IN THE PARK

The members Of the James Bar
bour Chapter D.. A. r. with their
families, enjoyed a picnic in the Park
Monday afternoon. Out of town mem
bers and guests were: Mrs. R. M
Wylie, Baltimore, Mrs. Clarence Dill
worth and son Richard, Huntington,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dillon Baughman and
children, Mrs. James Terrell and
daughters, Miss Isora Gall, Mrs.
Pimm and Miss Ella Parsons, Phil
ippi.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
STATE LEVY AT IA CENTS PER
HUNDRED

CHARLESTON, July %. 80 The
state board of public works today
fixed the state levy at Ia cents on the
$500 valuation of property for tax
alton purposes. The levy for gener-
al state purposes was ten cents and
that for Virginia debt purposes four
cents. These figures are the same
as those last year.
No estimate of the amount Of mon
ey the levy would raise was made by
the board.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
EX-sERvICE MEN, ATTENTION!

Members of the Barbour County
Post No. A of American Legion will
have sitting in Belington in the Of
fees of The First National Bank,
Sunday, August 3rd, 1880 to 5 p. m.
for the purpose Of filling out blanks
for Adjusted Compensation.
All ex-service men who desire this
assistance will please be present at
this time
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
THE x. X. X. MEETING

The Ku Klux Khan held Rally
here Wednesday evening and had
some prominent speakers to explain
the workings of the order. It is
purely a white mans organization,
pure Gentle, purely native Ameri-
can, purely Protestant with the aim
of associating all the honest, honor
able respectable and law-a-biding
men of these affiliations in one big
strong body.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
STRICKLAND-O'BRIEN

Mr.. Ardei Strickland and Miss
Rachel OBrien were married Sat
urday evening by Rev. Critics.
Mr.. Strickland is the superintend-
ent of the Blue Ridge Coal Company
near o. Brien, and the bride is one
of the community's respected young
ladies, she is a daughter of the late
N. M. O'Brien. They will reside
near her home at O'Brien.
They have the best wishes for a
long, happy and prosperous married
life.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
PARTY RECORDS OR PERSON
Atty FORTE OF G. o. P.

WASHINGTON, July 22.-Repub-
lican readiness to conduct presi-
denial campaign based either on the
personality of the candidates or on
party pledges or records was an
nounced today by William M. Butler
chairman of the Republican national
committee.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
filters READY TO START
HOMEWARD

BROUGH, England, July 22-The
American aviators will be ready to
resume their whirl round the-world'
tomorrow but will wait in this tiny
village by the Humber until Wash
ington says the word ego"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24
HUBERT HUNT sERISOUSLY
HURT

Hubert Hunt, son of Will Hunt,
was serisously hurt yesterday even
ing when truck which he was driv-
ing turned over three times over a
bank between Harding and Norton
on the new road. He was hauling
our some dirt and it seems that the
bank along the BERN gave way and
caused the accident. He was taken
to the Elkins hospital. He is bro
Their of Mrs. Frank Hill Of Belington.
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Roger of ClarksbLrg
are here the guests of DR.. and Mrs.
D. B. Caste Mrs. Roger is a sister
to Mr.. Caste.