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The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-29

lin spoke up quickly. IN his composed
tone.
Go on. eordelia. said jerry
IN tell you everything about tbs
man. Yes. and III til all the world
when
Zone moment. Miss MafloNe-
please'" Franklin broke in. I be-
lieve | noticed some reporters follow
ed you 10 get the news Of your mar
riage. II you wish 10 tell all tie
world. know OF no better way than
TO ask those reporters in"
Yes. ask them in cried Cordeiia.
Gladys at this hint invited the re-
porters into the ROOM
Whereupon Franklin detailed his
dealings with Cordelia making ont 4
case OF blackmail against her that
seemed impossible TO refute.
"What-what internal les" gasped
cordelia.
''Of course you would say SO. Miss
Marlowe. Miss Norworth. you have
personal knowledge OF some Of these
statements. Have | lied in any state
ment that concerns you?"
You have told only the truth. >"
Gladys said emphatically. And
know that she was all the time
marry her"
dys-you-you"- But CordelIa's
words could not come out.
Go on" Jerry commanded Frank.
lin in harsh voice.
As Franklin had piled swift lie upor
swift lie. cardelia s growing rage had
been appalled, into sheer inability II
speak by the unbelievable audacity OF
il all.
The Real Truth.
AT last the world is going to know
the exact secret you have been paying
blackmail to have husbed up Cor
delia's voice rang out. And here it
Is. Because Francois is your child!
Your illegimate childr'
And then suddenly Gladys came out
Of her paralysis as Il flung by a
spring.
IT'S lie"' she gasped Historically.
shes lying. / tell you. tell you
it's lie-it's a lier-it's a lie
And then Esther Stevens. for one
who had no gifts as an actress. per-
formed most excellent bit of acting.
She caught Gladys in her arms, as
IL to shield her, and eyed them all
defiantly.
GLADYS is right IT Is all a lie"
she cried. GLADYS has tried to pro-
tect me, but / can't let her suffer
or pay for my fault any longer.
Francois is my child. And since you
make a point of the word-my
illegitimate childf'
1t was Franklin who ended the
silence.
That's my case. Mr.. Plimpton"
he cried. And I've proved it ALI
It's not true. jerry cried Cor
della. Not word of 1t, except the
things ] told you, The rest Of II $
lies-ail les
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-29
Fer . few minutes Farmer Brown's
Boy heard them talking.

Now. Farmer Browns Boy had seen
Ducks feed before. but never in his
life had he seen any feed as greediiy
as MIR. and Mrs. Quaek were feeding.
II was = question which was greed.
lest.
They are half starved. Yes. sir
they are half starved. They act as IL
they hadn't had a fun meal for \
long time" nfuttered Farmer Brown
Roy. I've seen hungry Ducks before.
but never any as hungry as these
two. II they have been as hungry a.
this for very long 4, is no wonder
they are so thin. l must see 70 IL
they get plenty while they are here.
My goodness. though l put out corn
enough for half dezen Ducks. But
IL begins TO look ss IL these two will
find and eat every grain Of H."
But there Is a limit 10 what very
crops OF Mr.. and Mrs. ouack were SC
stuffed that they swelled right out.
There wasn't room FOR another grain.
Mrs. Cuaok tried TO swallow one and
couldn't. Then side by side Mr.. and
Mrs. Quack swan away among the
broken down rushes and rice until
they found a place where they WOULD
he well hidden. For few minutes
Farmer browns Boy heard them talk
ing OF course. he couldn't understand
What they were saying. hut there was
happiness and consentment in every
sound.
Quietly and carefully 50 IS nes II
irighten Mr.. and Mrs. ouac>. Farmer
Browns Boy stole away from his
blind and started Tor home.
eCerNright 1szaA
The next story The Quacks Re.
gain FAITH
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-29

in which heretofore she had seen only
smiles, good.humored. cynical or teas.
ing. now blazed on her with withering
accusation and disdain.
Her dazed spirit had begun TO re-
cover its vigorous confidence.
whats all this about?' she de.
manded.
About several things. all OF which
are one thing" he said fiercely, slow.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-29

ly. his eyes stabbing her with their
disdain. In the first place. told YOU
once | loved you. | insulted myself.
despise you more than any woman
know.
Your Mr.. Franklin has been black
mailing Gladys; | forced everything
out of her. She showed me one can
celed check for $1,000: she pays him
$50, 900 a year. The thing IL covered
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-29

Plimptonr'
They're not married yet. was Mr..
franltlin's comment over the phone
TO Gladys. \ lot may happen before
then
All these exhilarating days Cor.
delia's sky had been ever of deepest
blue. Then she met Mitchell and
greeted him pleasantly. He surprised
her by seizing her arm.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-29

CHAPTER XVII.
Il knew you'd make match of
this kind" Mrs. Marlowe exclaimed
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-29

But instantly he had turned sharply
about and was gripping her arm.
After all | must say it, he de-
clared in a fierce whisper. II must
see YOU n few minutes-where well
be alone"
An Odd Ride.
lie hailed taxieab. helped her in.
called up the Avenue" TO the driver.
and stepped in beside her. The eyes
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-29

proudly. when she had subsided TO a
level where being articulate was pos
sible. And TO think of it-Jer'y
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24

An interesting debate took place in
the Clayton Century Club rooms Fri
day night at which a representative
crowd was present and an entertain
ing program was given. The ques-
ton was: Resolved, That the Child
Labor Amendment should Be Adopt
ed" and was won by the affirmative
side. The affirmative was represent
ed by Miss Harriet Gum, teacher of
Clayton; the Rev. Claude Clark, of
Clayton, and Dr. Ezra B. Crooks, of
the University of Delaware. The
negative side was taken by Miss Lena
Swain, teacher, of Glendale; the Rev.
John 7. Bailey, of Georgetown, and
Professor A. L. HarIingtOn,o of George
town. The judges were Howard j.
Cooke, of Georgetown; H. B. King, of
Dover, business manager Of the State
Board of Education, and former Sen
atOr ]. R. Clements, of Clayton. The
subject of the debate was most timely
in view Of the pendency of the child
tlabOr amendment to the Federal Con-
stitutiOn for ratification or rejection
by the various states of the country.
The amendment has many advocates
as well as opponents in Delaware.
The program was as follows: Singing
of America" by the audience; invo-
cation by the Rev. Thomas G. Hill;
quartet, composed of Mrs. Mantague,
Mrs. Collision, Mrs. Smith and Mrs.
Burris, of Clayton; remarks, Prof.
Otis P. jefferson, superintendent of
Clayton Schools and vice-president of
the Delaware State Educational As
sociatiOn; Miss Gum, affirmative; solo,
Roy Schmidt, Sudlersville, Md; Miss
Swain, negative; duet, Miss Agnes
Arthurs and Mrs. H. Money, of Ken
ton; the Rev. Mr.. Clark, affirmative;
quartet, Messrs. Hall, Carey, Clark
and Pusey, of Clayton; the Rev. Mr.
Bailey, negative; male quartet Of
Smyrna; DIR. Crooks, affirmative; solo
Frances Sevil, Clayton; Professor
Harrington, negative; song, "Amen
ca, the Beautiful" by audience; af
firmative rebuttal, five minutes; neg
ative rebuttal, five minutes; remarks
= decision; song, "Home, Sweet Home,
t by audience; benediction, the Rev
r John T. Bailey.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24

gress with good success. Newton
Hastings has been with us, and de
hvered three fine sermons while here.
Come out and join US with these ser
vices.
Have you solved that gift problem? ?
Why not a years subscription to The
Smyrna Times. A gift that repeats
itself with your remembrance 81
times in a year. Subscribe now, $3.50
in, advance.
Personals.-Mr. and Mrs. Stanley
and son, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Helms, on Sunday.-Mrs. Hannah
Ennis spent the weekend with her
sister and brother, Mr.. Jim Perry and
Miss Lizzie Perry.-Rev. c. E. Davis
is entertaining his parents from Will
mington. Mr.. and Mrs. Davis, also
Mr.. and Mrs. Hastings and sons, Ot
| Salisbury, Md.-Mrs. Sarah Clark anC
niece, Miss Ethel Casson, of Dover
wereguests of Mrs. Mamie Casson, OF
Wednesday.-Mr. and Mrs. B. H. En-
ory motOred to Wilmington one da!
last week.-Mr. and Mrs. George Kinl
of Wilmington, spent Sunday with hi!
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24
NEWS OF CLAYTON.
And Local News Budgets from CheswoId, KentOn
Blackbird, Townsend, Thoroughfare Neck,
Leipsic Brenford, and Their Vicinities.

Railway at $2,266,S12 for the prop
erty used for common carrier, and
$39O,OOO for the property used, but
not owned. The valuation as fixed
by the commission is as of June 80,
1915. The NJ. D. V. filed a protest
with the commission following the an
nouncement Of, a tentative valuation,
but failed TO appear at the hearing.
The Maryland, Delaware and Virginia
Railway extends from Love Point,
Maryland, to Lewes, Delaware, with
a branch line from Queenstown to
Centreville, Md, together with steam
er lines operating out of Baltimore,
and is controlled by the Baltimore,
Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway
Company.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24
CHESWOLD
Items of Personal and Local Mention
Cleaned From NeighbOrhOOd

IICIIs WI I q aVIIuI anu LVNdI -FIEIIIIUII
Cleaned From NeighbOrhOOd
Cheswold, Dec. 23.-The Cheswold
NJ. Z. Sunday School was given their
annual Christmas entertainment in
the Church this tuesday evening at
Z o'clock. Everyone is especially in
vited.
Parent. Teachers meeting held a
meeting in the School house last
Thursday evening, December 18. The
scholars gave an Xmas entertainment
for the school.
Mrs. Charles Shackell entertained
the w. c. T. U. at her home on
Thursday afternoon.
Revival meetings are still in pro-
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24

Mrs. Davidson and children, of Mil
ford, spent a visit with her daughter
Mrs. John POore.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24

Mr.. John Graham, who is on the
sick list at his home on Main street,
is reported better.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24

Mrs. George Warner and grand
daughter, Frances Warner, have re-
turned from a visit to Dover.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24

Mrs. Clarence E. Marker spent Sun
day with her daughter, Mildred, in
Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Pennock and
son, Merrill, of Elkton, Md, have been
spending the week with Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Hoffecker.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24

Mrs. L. Clark and nephew, were re-
cent visitors to Dover.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24

Mrs. Davidson and children, of Mil
ford, spent a visit with her daughter,
Mrs. John POore.
Mrs. Clarence E. Marker spent Sun
day with her daughter, Mildred, in
Philadelphia.
Mr.. John Graham, who is on the
sick list at his home on Main street,
is reported better.
Mrs. George Warner and grand
daughter, Frances Warner, have re-
turned from a visit to Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Pennock and
son, Merrill, of Elkton, Md, have been
spending the week with Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Hoffecker.
Mr.. Joe Miller, who was operated
upon recently at the Howard Hospital,
in Philadelphia, Pa, is improving very
fast.
Mrs. C. w. Poore and Mrs. LinwOOd
Clark and nephew, James Cubbage,
spent Wednesday in Wilmington and
Philadelphia.
Clayton Churches have been making
elaborate plans for Christmas ser
vices, most of which will take place
next Sunday.
Christmas decorations are going up
and the young talks, especially are
looking forward to the advent of the
day of all .days-to-mOrrow.
Rev. Newton Hastings, the boy
preacher, of Salisbury, Md, will
preach at Salem NJ. P. Church next
Sunday evening at 7.30.
Have you solved that gift problem
Why not a years subscription to The
Smyrna Times. A gift that repeats
itself with your remembrance 81
times in a year. Subscribe now, S1.5C
in advance.
We desire to thank relatives, friends
and neighbOrs for their kindness, sym
pathy, floral offerings and use of au-
tomObiles, during our recent bereave-
ment at the death of husband anC
brother, Charles S. Boggs. Wife anC
BrOthers.-Adv.
There will be no service in Trinit,
Church on Christmas Day, but al
members of the congregation are urg
ed to attend the Midnight service a
st. Peters Church, Smyrna. FO
Sunday, the 28th, there will be apprC
pirate exercises at the Church SchoC
session at 2.30 p. M; as also at tn
service at $50. Let us all make thi
the best Christmas yet.
Clayton is to have another Con
munity Christmas Tree this year II
tree is erected on the lawn Of Il
Pennsylvania R. R. office and is ligh
ed with electric lights. The ente
prise of Clayton Club women mac
this possible and tomorrow night Il
town, community will gather arour
it and sing Christmas Carols and he'
a Christmas program.
The Interstate Commerce Commi
sion has fixed the valuation of t
MARYLAND, Delaware and Virgin
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24
CLAYTON

Mrs. Laurel Collins is spending a
month in Chester, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24

Continued on Page Four
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24

Mr.. Joe Miller, who was operated
upon recently at the Howard Hospital,
in Philadelphia, Pa, is improving very
fast.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24

We desire to thank relatives, friends
and neighbOrs for their kindness, SYM
pathy, floral offerings and use of au-
tomObiles, during our recent bereave-
ment at the death of husband and
brother, Charles S. Boggs. Wife and
BrOthers.-Adv.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24

Mrs. C. w. Poore and Mrs. LnwOod
Clark and nephew, James Cubbage,
spent Wednesday in Wilmington and
Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24

Clayton Churches have been making
elaborate plans for Christmas SER
vices, most of which will take place
next Sunday.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-05-16

questioned. She probably would have
exploded his beautiful fairy stories
about Jake lannon's alleged buying
OF the Harding's nomination. She
might-and probably would-have
told Senator Walsh that it was all
bunk-as it was.
The federal grand jury IS sitting on
the oiOl cases in Washington and Sen
a,or Pomerene and Owen Roberts, the
special Government counsel. are pres
enting the facts on which they will
ask indictments Technically, the casc
is non known as The United States
against Albert B. Fall" Considering
the intricacies OF the case and the
ramihcations of the evidnce. compet-
ent judges declare there is no basis
for criticism on the PRESIDENTS special
counsel on the ground OF undue de-
lay. The charge OF contempt OF the
Senate against II. F. Sinclair for re-
fusal to testify will be argued imme-
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-05-16
A TALK WITH A
CALDWELL MAN
Mr.. Hustled Tells Something of Inter
est to Caldwell Folks.

There's nothing more convincing
than the statement of someone yot
know and have confidence in. That's
why this talk with Mr.. Hustled Of
Belmont street. shoid be mighty help,
full here in Caldwell.
w. A. Hustled. electrician. 80 Bel
mont ST., Caldwell, says: 81 had sharp
pains in my back and if | stopped ]
had to pace my hands on my back
to straighien. l was so stiff and sore
mornings | could hardly get out OF
bed and | had a hard time dressing
myself. A friend recommended Doan's
Pills and | made up my mind to try
them. After using Doan's the trouble
disappeared and T have had no return
OF it,"
Price 60c at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Pills-the same that Mr.. Hus-
ted had, Foster-M ilburn Co, Mrs.
n. Y. 80
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-05-16
shsobark Valuable.

The shagbark hickory IS u OF our
o valuable trees from many stand
points, says the American Tree asso-
citation Of Washington. II is not. how
ever, n Of our largest, averaging at
maturity from go to so feet In height.
with a trunk diameter Of from N
and one-half to three feet Under
most favorable conditions 1t has been
known to reach a height Of 10 feet.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-05-16
FRUIT OUTLOOK BRIGHTER

Late reports from Canyon fruit
districts indicate that the Snake river
territory suffered little from frosts
and predictions are made that bump
err crop will be harvested in the Boise
Valley proper, considerable damage
resulted but late blossoms will in
sure a fair quantity OF fruit every
where, it is said. Prices are confident
ly predicted to be good this autumn.
Already buyers are in the field n
deavoring to purchase fruit with cash
offers. Potato prices also promise to
be profitable to producers this sea-
son. 11i1l
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-05-16
PUT CREAM IN NOSE
AND ST0P CATARRH
Tells How To Open Cloxged Nos
trils and End Head Colds.

You feel fine in a few momentA Your
cold in head Or catarrh will be gone.
Your clogged nostrils will open. The
air passages of your head will clear and
you can breathe freely. No more dull
ness, headache; no hawking, snufiing,
mucous discharges or ~dryness; no strug.
Cling for breath at night.
Tell your druggist you want a small
bottle OF Ely's Cream Balm. Apply a
little OF this fragrant, antiscptic cream
in your nostrils, let it penetrate through
every air passage Of the head; soothe and
heal the swollen, inilamed mucous mem
brnne, and relief ONE instantly.
1t is just what every cold and catarrh
sufferer needs. Don't stay stuffsd.a Jun
and misea able.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-05-16
COOLIDGE SURE
0F NOMINATION
At CONVENTION
Interest at Washington
Is now Conferred on
Democratic Situation;
Race free for All

Neutrality-suspicious. than a aJority
Of tn delegates to he Republican Ma
tional Convention have been instruct
ed for o pledged to Coolidge. Theo-
dore Z. Burton OF Ohio has been sell
ccted by the President as temporary
chairman, and Vim. NJ. Butler OF
Ohio has ben selected by the Presi-
dent as Temporary chairman. and VIM.
NJ. Butler OF Massachusetts has been
chosen for chairman OF the Republi-
can National Committee. Interest here
naturally urns now o he Democratic
convention. AT this writing here prom
ises o be a free for all race. but the
favoriies now are John w. Davis, at
torney for J. p. Morgan & Co, and,
strange as it may seems Senator Cope
land OF New York. Senator Ralston
Of Indiana, 4 recent favorite, does
not seems to stand the test. Ii is ar
gucd tina he won both the governor
ship and the senatorship practically
by defualt-that is, as has done moth
ing and made no enemies, he is too
old to be elected TO he presidency with
reasonable hope that he would live
out his term To the outsider the
boom OF Al Smith, Governor of New
York. looks vigorous just now-but
not to the insider. Gov. Smith is
both a Roman Catholic and 4 wet.
Either qualification it must be recog-
nizcd. would be a handicap; but the
two together would, in the judg-
ment OF the wisest Democrats, in
sure defeat. These are other reasons
for the activity OF the Smith boom
Just now, however. One is the anxiety
OF the New York Democrats to cinch
the elimination OF McAdoo. The other
is the determination OF Tammany TO
exercise sufficient influence in the con-
vention TO nable it to dictate 10 the
successful candidate.
Borah Leads
That Senator Borah will play a
conspicuous part in the Republican
convention seems ABSURD. The hes,
judgment just now is that he will
either be chosen permanent chairman.
in which even; he would make the key
note speech, or that he will be select
ed to nominate Mr.. Coolidge. The fact ,
that he is a progressive. albeit a sane
one, is pretty certain to make him at
east an important factor. Mr.. Cool
idge is working assiduously on the
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-05-16

An interesting plant of the pea hos
fora is the pitcher-plant. win -as
pitcher-shGped leaves of Il peculiar
green yeined with red, says Nature
Magazine. These pitchers contain a
little water. and ut their mouths are
downward-pointing hairs. SO that in
sects crawling into them cannot crawl
out again. and are drowned.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-05-16

some ilsh are very part culsr IN ~
gard to the purity of the v,,.r~h
winch they NE. says Nature Marsri..
but 0 so the catfish. for ii will II,,
and thrive liz the muddiest and ~
stagnant waters. II the air supply q
ate becomes insufficient II win ~.
10 the surface and take ia air thrours
the mouth. l1taH @
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-05-16
Ouch! Rub Backache.
e. Stiffness, Lumbag
Rub Pain from back with small
ia trial bottle Of old
mlfi ~. Jacobs OIL" af

Back hurt your Can't straiss.,
up without feeling sudden ~
shsrp aches and twingesl Now 49,
That's lumbago. s~eiatica or 49,
from . strain, and you'll get relief -
moment you rub your back with 49,.
ing. penetrating ~St. Jacobs Oas
Nothing else takes out soreness. -
ness and stiffness 80 quickly. Yss
sinpty rub 4 On your back and =
cone: the pain. Il IS harmless q
doesn't burn the skin.
Timber upi Don't su6eri Ct
small trial bottle Of old, houest 81
Jacobs OIL" from any drug stosG -
after using Il just once, you'll Iss11
that yuu ~ had backzche, tuaAsGs
OF seiatica, because your baek
never hurt or IN any more aisesy.
Il never disapponts and has beea ~
Commended for 50 years. -,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-05-16

draft OF the platform and there is
every reason I % expect that he viii
be nominated very much on his own
platform. wether !, is entirely pleas
ing to the other party leaders or not
1T is incredible that a system OF
taxation which permits a man with
a income OF 81. 100000 to pay not a
cent TO the support OF his government
should remain unaltered." declares
Secretary Mellon in his new book on
taxation, but that is precisely the sit
uation which the Democrats who are
fighting the Mellon plan are trying
TO perpetuate. The Democratic minor
ity declared in their repor; that the
value OF all tax-excmpt securities held
by these decedents with gross es:z.es
OF S2.SO7o.372 loS) was not sufficient
10 Pay the funeral and administra-
tive expenses Mr.. Mellon come back
with the official record of the estate
tax OF the late William Rockefeller.
His estate comprised S+4O00.00O OF tas
exempt securities and only S7,O00.0o0
OF Standard Oil stock. While alive ne
paid taxes on an income OF perhaps
$4,000 from his Standard Oil stock
but did not pay one penny of taxa
ton on an income OF probably ST.
10000 invested in tax-excmpt secur-
This is what Secretary Mellon
would have corrected. but which the
and the insurgents are
to p%erpetuate.
Funny Stuff
After bringing Mrs. Hamon-Rohr-
r.. widow OF the late Jake Hamon,
Ill the way TO Washington at the ex-
,ense OF the taxpayers. to testify in
lis oil investigation" Senator Walsh
declined to question her and she was
allowed TO return 10 Oklahoma Tex
lenses again paid by t~ax-payers) I'M
Iustioned. The committee had listen
ID to all lots of hearsay evidence as
o what the late Jake Hamon had said
S to what someone heard that Hamon
lad said, etc. but when his widow.
Who probably knew something abso-
first hand about lannon's 6n-
ncial affairs came to testify the Mon
ana statesman SEN her away un-