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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-02-29
The Evil Shepherd

during one Of the brief pauses In the
conversation. shave you ever tried
to analyze this interest Of yours in
human beings and crowded cities, this
hatred Of solitude and empty spacesy
Oliver Hilditch smiled thoughtfully.
and gazed at a salted almond which
he was just balancing between the tips
Of his fingers.
Il think" he said simply. sit is be-
cause I have no SOUL
The three diners fingered for only
short time over their dessert. After
wards, they passed together into a
very delightful library. Hilditch ex-
cused himself for moment.
II have some cigars which I keep
In my dressing ROOM" he explained.
"and which am anxious for you to
try. There is an electric stove there
and can regulate the temperature"
He departed, closing the door behind
him. Francis came little further
into the room. His hostess, who had
subsidized into an easychair and was
holding screen between her face and
the. fire, motioned him to, seat himself
opposite. He did so without words.
He felt curiously and ridlculously
tongue-tied. He fell to studying the
woman instead Of attempting the ba-
nality Of pointless speech. From the
smooth gloss Of her FURNISHED hair,
ito the uaintiness of her low, black
brocaded shoes, she represented, so
far as her physical and outward self
were concerned, absolute perfection.
No ornament was amiss, no. line or
curve Of her figure other than perfect
ly graceful. Yet even the fires glow
which she had seemed to dread brought
no flush Of color to her cheeks. Her
appearance Of complete lifelessness
remained. It was as though some sort
of crust had formed about her being,
a condition which her very physical
perfection seemed to render the more
incomprehensible.
You are surprised to see me here
living with my husband, after what
/ told you yesterday afternoon?" she
said calmly, breaking at last the ST.
lence which had reigned between them.
Il am" he admitted.
1T seems unnatural to you, 1 sup
poser
Entirely"
you still believe all that told
your .
II must"
She looked at the door and raised
her head little, as though either
listening or adjudging the time be-
fore her husband would return. Then
she glanced across at him once more.
Hatred. she said, docs not always
drive away. Sometimes it attracts,
Sometimes the person who hates can
scarcely bear the other out Of his
sight. That is where hate and love
are somewhat alike"
The room was warm, but Francis
was conscious of shivering. She
raised her finger warningly. It seemed
typical of the woman, somehow, that
the message could not be conveyed by
any glance or gesture
"He is coming" she whispered.
Oliver Hilditch reappeared, carrying
cigars wrapped in a gold foil. which he
had brought with him from Cuba, the
tobacco Of which was a revelation to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-02-29

his guest. The two men smoked and
slipped their coffee and brandy. The
woman sat with half-closed eyes. It
was obvious that Hilditch was still
in the mood for speech. Is
II will tell you, Mr.. Ledsam," he
said, why am so happy to have you
here this evening. In the first place.
/ desire to tender you once more my
thanks for your very brilliant efforts
on my behalf. The very fact that /
am able to offer you hospitality at
all is without doubt due to these"
II only did what was paid to do"
Francis insisted, little harshly. "You
must remember that these things come
in the days work with u.s."
His host nodded.
Naturally" he murmured. There
was another reason. too, why l was
anxious to meet you. Mr. Ledsam," he
continued. you have gathered al
ready that am something of a crank.
i have profound detestation of all
sentimentality and affected morals. 1t
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-02-29
CHAPTER II-contInued.
Wilmore was puzzled.

Wilmore was puzzled.
"But she passed you just now with
out even a glance Of recognition, and I
thought you told me at the club this
afternoon that all your knowledge of
his evil ways came from her. Besides.
she looks at least twenty years younger
than he does"
Il can only tell you what know.
Andrew" he said. as he set down his
empty glass. 1.-THE woman who is with
him now is the woman who spoke to
me outside the Old Bailey this after
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-02-29
Green's August Flower

The remedy with q record Of fifty-seven
years of surprising excellence. All who
suffer with nervous dyspepsia, sour stom-
ach, constipation. indigestion, torpid liver.
dizziness, headaches, coming-up Of food,
wind on stomach, palpitation and ether
indications Of digestive disorder, wiIfflnd
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER an effective
and efficient remedy. For fifty-seyenyears
this medicine has been successfully used
In millions Of households all over the civil
lied world. Because Of its merit and pop
ularity GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER can be
found today wherever medicines are sold.
80 and 80 cent bottles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-02-29
CHAPTER III

Indecision had never been one of
Francis Ledsam's faults. but -four
times during the following day he
wrote out carefully worded telegraph
ic message to Mrs. Oliver Hilditch,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-02-29
mo, REMoRsEs

SYNOPSIS.--Francis Ledsam de-
tends Oliver Hilditch, sa business
man, in q murder case and sue
ceeds In getting him of. only to
be told by a young. prepossessing
woman, who says that she Is
Oliver Hilditch's wife. that Hill
ditch is an arch-criminal and
that Ledsam has turned loose a
dangerous man to resume his
preying Upon society. Ledsam
dimes with his best friend, An
drew wiimore meets Hilditch and
his wife. 8 81 IS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-02-29
Girls and Women
Who Are Ailing

Linville Depot, Va. ii suffered
with woman's trouble. for ave years
and could not do anything for one
year. doctored with two different
doctors and they did me no good. I
took DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton also used DR.. Pierce's Lotion
Tablets and Healing Suppositories
for two months and was greatly bene-
fitted. feel better now than ] have
for five years. I can truthfully say
that DR.. Pierce's remedies are the
best ever used."'-Mrs. Lena Reedy.
r. r. D. No. 2, Box is.
Health Is wealth. Do not neglect
the most valuable asset you have. Go
to your neighborhood drug store and
get Favorite Prescription In tablets
or liquid, or send 10c to DR.. Pierce,
President Invalids' Hotel, In Buffalo,
N. Y, for trial pkg. Of tablets and re-
ceive good medical advice. free OF all
expense.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-02-29
..DANDELloN BUTTER COLOR

A harmless vegetable butter color
used by millions for 30 years. Drug
stores and general stores sell bottles
Of .Dandelion" for IS cents. ADV.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-02-29

Never lend yourself to the borrowing
Of trouble.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-02-29
Had Time to Think

10s1 "A tfHgS 20 EStsbN
Charles, do you love me as well as
you thought you would before we were
marriedH'
II didn't think before we were mar
ried. Is dinner ready?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-02-29
,To BE CONTINUED,

So much pursui' rms
out to be just
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-02-29

any death is the one thing
in the world which would make
my wife happy"
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
PLAN FOR START
OF new SESSION
BY LONcWoRTH
Republicans Given Tentative
Program for First Days Of
Congressional Session.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-A ten
tatiye program for the first four
days of the short session of Con-
gress which win begin Monday was
outlined by representative Nicholas
Longworth of Ohio, Republican
leader in the House He said the
House would probably Immediately
authorize the Speaker 10 appoint a
committee to serve with like com
mittee from the Senate to notify
President Coolidge that Congress
is in session and ready for business.
then 1t will adjourn out of respect
TO the memories of dead members
of Congress.
Tuesday The Senate and House
will receive 1&se. message Of the
President, which viii be, ids und-
erstood. communicated in writing
and not orally as for the last dozen
years.
Wednesday will be given to the
consideration of bills that are on the
calendar, and Thursday the Interior
Department appropriation bill is
scheduled to come up for considera-
ton.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
COMMITTEE PROBING SHIPPING
BOARD AND AIRCRAFT TO REPORT

WASHINGTON. Nov rs = With
its return to business next Monday,
the House expects to receive the
partial report OF two special com
mittees that haye been conducting
investigations during the summer re-
cess.
One OF these Is the committee
headed by Representative White,
Republican, Maine, appointed to in
ves.igate the Shipping Board. and
the other is the committee in charge
IF Representative Lampert. Repub-
lican, Wisconsin, which has been in
quiring into all branches of aircraft
production and operation.
Because of the scope Of these
two Investigations, the committees,
it is said, are far from completing
their tasks, and both have indi-
Gated that partial report will be
submitted on the work that has
been accomplished to date.
Before the adjournment last spring
the Shipping Board Committee took
up a thorough scrutiny of the oper-
ations of the Washington headquar.
ters of tle Board and Emergency
Fleet Corporation. This inquiry lat
er in the summer was extended to
operations in New York City and
several other points. Several mem
bers, including Representative Lin
eberger, Republican, California, and
representatives. Davis, Tenlfessee; (;
Connally. Texas, and Bankhead Ala.
bama, all Democrats. made a spec
ial trip to Europe to inquire into
the foreign activities of the Board.
Despite the summer work of the
committee, many phases of the work
remain to be investigated. and it is
thought by some that the entire
field may not be covered before the
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
GOV. BONE and
DAN SUTHERLAND
TALK PROGRAM
Governor and Delegate Ten
tatlvely Consider AL
aska Legislation.

=.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Is. Gov.
Scott c. Bonn OF Alaska, who IS
enroute to the Conference of Coy.
ernors TO be held in Florida. CON
ferrcd Wednesday with Delegate
Dan A. Sutherland Of Alaska con.
cerning a tentative Legislative pro.
gram for Alaska. The conferees
discussed plans urging the extension
of the Federal Highway Act to
Alaska, Industrial schools for ma
tive children and a definite plan
for the treatm mt OF Alaskan insane
now treated in an Oregon hospital.
In discussing the proposal to ex-
tend the provisions of the Federal
Aid Highway Act to Alaska it was
agreed that the provisions of the
act as far as it relates to Alaska
would have to be modified and
notifications were considered 1t
was believed that the Territory
could beaf IL per cent. Of the ex-
pense Of highways built under the
act in Alaska, and that Congress
should be asked to appropriate 81,
25O000 foi Alaska roads.
Gov. Bone said in conclusion that
ALASKA during the last four or five
years has progressed tremendously,
though deliberately" He said "the
construction OF the Alaska Railroad
is the biggest step yet taken in the
development of the Territory
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28

MAY TRANSFER
P R 0 HIBITION
FOR CES NOW

WASHINGTON, Nov. %. The
bodily transfer of the Prohibition
Unit from the Treasury to the De
partment of Justice Is among the
recommendations adopted by the
judicial committee at a conference
CT senior judges. This became
known when Chief Justice Tat
wrote Attorney General Stone ask
ing him to embody the proposal in
his annual report to Congress.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
HOOVER RECOMMENDS THAT HIS
DEPARTMENT BE REORCANIzED.
WANTS RADIO, AIRCRAFT CONTROL

WASHINGTON, Nov 2S-Recom-
mendations concerning legislation for
the reorganization of the Commerce
Department, for the control aud de.
velopment of radio and aircraft, and
for a revision OF the navigation
laws, We're submitted by President
Coolidge today by Secretary Hoover
in the annual report of his depart.
ment.
The Secretary also recommended
that Congress appropriate fnads for
a Department CT Commerce Building
of sufficient size to house all the
branches OF the organization. which
at present are scattered through a
half dozen buildings in Washington
Mr.. Hooyer's report xafined the
economic progress of the country
for the past year, setting out as
outstanding features the advance of
agriculture prices which had Jagged
pennd the industry since the slump
Of 1922, the beginning OF sound"
policies in German reparations lead
ing to a hopeful measure of econo-
iillc l'tONtlg III Eufbpt anu AHf
complete recovery of the nations
own industry and commerce. aside
from agriculture"
World Prosperity
The past year, the Secretary re
ported, has seen great stability OF
prices, high production. full EN-
expanding foreign trade,
and prosperity throughout tho bust
ness world. There were some mod
rate decreases in activity Of some
lines during the latter part of the
fiscal year, he added. but. since its
close, there has again i1seil general
recovery in these lines.
Reorganization of Debt
Concerning the reorganization Of
the Department Mr. Hoover said:
"rhe Investigations Of the Joint
Congressional Committee on Beor
ganization resulted in the inclusion
in that committees plan OF many
of the suggestions presented by me
looking to reorganization Of the
Department of Commerce which
should enable it to function more
and economically. The de-
partment was created TO foster, pro.
mote and develop the domestic and
foreign comm srce, mining, manufac
turing, shipping, and fishing indus
tries, and the transportation facili
CONTINUED ON rage eevss.p
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
BANK PRESIDENT
SLAIN;N0 CLUES

ALEXANDRIA, Cal. Nov Is
William II. Lee, Presi ident of two
local banks, whose body was found
Tuesday afternoon by searching
party in the San Bernardino noun
tains, with bullet m his head
met death by blow on the head
and strangulation according to the
testimony given at the inquest The
police have no clues but are search
ing for the murderer or murderers
Lee had been missing on a hunt
ing trip since last Saturday
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
EARLY ACTION is EXPECTED
ON WATER AND CANAL BILLS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S Among
measures remaining IN House com
mittees 10 be acted upon shortly
after the opening OF Congress next
Monday is the Johnson.Swing bill
on which hearings were held for
several months last year by the
Irrigation Committee.
The measure. which would author
ize governmental construction Of an
irrigation, flood-control and power
dam at Boulder Canyon on the Colo
RADIO River. AID also the so-called
AllAmerican Canal, Is expected 10
receive early action,
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28

President Coolidge bas espaa sel
his approval Of tne piaenla oE
government supervision Of Che work
OF barnossiug the Colorado elgoe
and although he has nor endagsel
tho bin by name, it is understood
legislation along that line Henla be
acceptable 70 the Waite House
Hearings On the bin we've ld
before The adiourament last spring
The committee however probably
viii require some time 10 discuss its
proposals ia executive session Be-
fore coming 70 vote,
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
MURDERED WHILE ASLEEP.

SEATTLE, NOV. Zo. - Canad1an
and American officials revealed to-
day that Capt. Gillis and his son
were slain while sleeping aboard
their gasboat by one of three men
who bocrded the boat at the time.
The police are hunting owen
"Cannonbsbll" Baker, former State
and Federal convict, and also Har-
ry +. Sowash. alias Harry Myers
purported to be a Chicago gunman
A reward of $4,000 for the capture
of Sowash is made following his
absconding with 1920 from the
Brewster Cigar Store in the Smith
Building.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
WORSE. NOT BETTER. >

WASHINGTON, Nov q. = tn
proposal of Circuit judges that Pro.
hibition Enforcement be coneentrat-
ed in the Department of Justice.
will result, in the opinion Of Wayne
b. Wheeler, general counsel Of the
League, to make the
situation worse, not better.
Wheeler said the proposal had
been rejected many times as beine
most unwise
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
H|JACKERS
UNDER ARREST

VICTORIA, b. c., Nov Is
After two months quest. five of the
seven men who hijacked the gas
boat Beryl G on September 1s. kill
ed Capt. w. G.. Gillis and his 49,
year-old son, have been rounded up.
p. Stiumkins is held in the Victoria
jaiI. Clarence and Edwin Cheatham
Harold Morris and Ray Creamer
are held in Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
Finds $4,000
Worth of Diamonds +;
Asks Disposition

SAN BERNARDfNO, Cal,
Nov. 2S.--"Say Sheriff. I've got
$4,000 worth of diamonds
which | picked UP on the road.
What'll | do asked T. Y.
Belcw over the phone last
night.
1t later developed that Nj.
Rudman. diamond salesman. of
Los Angeles, lost them. Belew
gave the sheriff the diamonds.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
Murders Two Men
And Then Suicides

SUBOIS, Penn. Nov 2S.-Three
men, including the President and
Chief Salesman of the Jackson Vitri-
fled China Company, were shot and
killed here. w. II. Jackson, Presi-
dent, William Darden, of Chicago,
Chief Salesman, were killed by John
Soukop, who, according to the po-
lice, shot himself after killing the
others,
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
HIJAcKER IN POLICE UNIFORM

SEATTLE, Nov. ga hfJackeT
in police uniform was among the
bend raiding the Beryl G and kill
ing Capt Gillis and his son ac-
cording TO the Canadian Police, Sc
kins.
Two of the band are still fusi-
tives.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
TO MODERN|zE
BATTLESHIPS

WASHINGTON. Nov 2S.-Reap-
preparation of funds available for
olevating the main batteries of the
older battleships of the fleet are ur-
gently recommended by Admiral r.
E. Eberle, in his annual report to
Secretary Wilbur. He says six OF
Il e oleer battleships should be mod
erniZed
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
Thanksgiving Day Is
Quiet in Washington

WASHINGTON, NOV 2S.-Thanks-
6iving Day in the National Capital
was quiet. President and Mrs.
Coolidge attended church and then
had dinner at the White House
with Mrs. Frank Stearns, as guest.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
Medical Profession Is
Hampered by Specialists

WASHINGTON, Nov 2S. - TOO
many specialists are in the medical
profession in the United States.
Rear Admiral T. X. Stitt, Surgeon
General of the Navy. declared in
an address here yesterday. General
practitioners do work now fenced
around by specialists" he said.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
Egyptians Are Said to Be
Planning on Another
Assassination.
HIGH OFFICIALS ARE
PLACED UNDER ARREST
Mutiny Takes Place In Egyp-
tan Forces as Protest
British Demands.

CAIRO. Nov IS British military
authorities have arrested Nekrashy
Bey, Secretary OF Interior in the
Cabinet of Premier Zaelous, and
1lso Rahman Fahny, one af ~
elous's closest political assistants
together with a prominent member
# the National delegation Who vis-
tied London with the former Pre-
mier
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
Escapes While Manacled;
Prisoner Is Surrounded

OMAHA, Ncb., Nov. 2S.--J. Gra.
ham, Council bluffs gas station ban
dit. who jumped manacled from a
train last night, while being taken
to the reformatory, is reported cor
nered In a cornfield. He received
n sentence of 25 years for stealing
500
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
House Faces Plenty of Work
For Coming Session, Congress

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Nov.
INSTRUMENTATION on appropriation
bills has been agreed to as the basis
Of legislative program in the House
during the short session Of Con-
gTess. Other measures will include
the rivers and harbors measures and
nublic building program. This is
done in hopes that an extra session
will not be necessary.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
Family Attacked While
Sleeping; Man Is Killed

PLAINFlELD, n. j.. Nov. IS
George H. Dayey, accountant, aged
so years, was slain by an axe. while
he was sleeping in his home and
his wife and daughter were attacked
and seriously injured Mary Kuz-
miak "a servant, has been arrested.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
Seize Books, ETC., Of
Seattle Ku Klux Klan

SEATTLE. Nov. 2S. Books.
funds, insignia and charter of the
Seattle Ku Klux klan have been
se.zed for the national order in
Atlanta on order of State Grand
Dragon o. H. Carpenter.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
Father Of Detroit
Preacher Suicides

EATON, Colorado, Nov. 2S.--c.
II. Hanlon. aged 30, father OF a
Detroit preacher. suicided Wednes-
day night by hanging himself at
luis home here.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
Body Of Princess
Is Found in Lake

ROME, Nov 28.-The body OF
Princess Scipiena, has been found
in the waters of Lake Garda. The
Princess was drowned last Tuesday
when she fell into the lake while
picking flowers.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-28
Col. Coolidge Has
Chicken Thanksgiving;
Yes, He Buys 1t, Too

PLYMOUTH. Mass. Nov.
%. - Not liking turkey. Col.
John Coolidge. the Presidents
father, purchased chicken TO
fmccasse for his Thanksgiving
Day dinner.