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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-13
Nearly $4,000 Paid Farmers for
Hogs Weighing 1862 Pounds
Pigs Bought for $50 Last Spring Brought The
Owner More Than $500 at Sale in DaqvSon.

were sold on a basis of 9.25c to 9.35c
per pound for number ones.
1t is also of interest to know that
of the 200 hogs sold at Dawson los
graded number /, making total OF
1902 pounds of this grade. The total
weight of the hogs sold was 52,ll2
pounds, about three carloads.
Some of the hogs were brought to
Terrell county from Tennessee last
spring, when several carloads OF feed
er pigs were put on sale here. One
farmer at the time bought pigs to
the amount of about $3.50, and sold
them Thursday for little over $500.
He stated that he bought only SlO
worth Of feed for them.
The method of cooperative selling
is proving very satisfactory. Several
poultry and hog sales have been held
here in the past, and all have met
with gratifying results.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-13
Dawson Woodmen Install
Newly Elected Officers
Mr.. ]. ]. Roberts Wrote $355,000
Worth of Insurance in 1924.

At meeting of the Woodmen of
the World Thursday night the new
officers recently elected were installed
with proper ceremony.
The year just closed by the local
camp is considered the best in its his
tory. Seventy new members were re-
ceived, with insurance amounting to
100000. The total amount Of insurance
written by Mr.. ]. J. Roberts, retiring
camp commander, in Terrell county
amounted to $4,000 He has been
untiring in his efforts to increase the
membership in this district, as his rec
ord of $355,O0O worth of insurance
written during the year shows. This
district, with headquarters at Daw.,
son, embraces Terrell county and
camps at Arlington, Blakely, Bain-
bridge and several other places.
Some folks are like an old automo-.
bile. They are always knocking. ~
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-13
OPEN NOSTRILS! END
A COLD OR CATARRH
How To Get Relief When Head
and Nose are Stuffed Up.

Count fftyl Your cold in head or
catarrh disappears. Your elogged nos
trils will open, the air passages of your
head will clear and you can breathe
freely. No more snuffiing, hawking,
mucous discharge, dryness or headache;
no struggling for breath at night.
Get small bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist and apply a
little of this fragrant antiseptic cream
In your nostrils. 1t penetrates through
every air passage of the head. soothing
and healing the swollen or infamed mu-
eous membrane, giving Won instant re-
lief Head colds and catarrh WELD like
magic Don't stay stuffed-up and miser-
aole. Relief is sure. .
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-13
CHIEF DAIRY INSPECTOR
PROMINENT DAWSON VISITOR
Here With Laboratory and Will Give
Demonstration at Meeting Tonight.

Mr.. Henry Branham, the widely
known and popular travelling repre-
sentative OF the dairy inspection di-
vision of the state department OF agri-
culture, arrived in the city yesterday
morning, and with other prominent
visitors will address a public meeting
tonight called for the purpose OF con-
sidering the question Of meat and milk
inspection in the city. He has with
him a laboratory that he will set up
and will make analysis OF milk pro-
duced and sold in the city.
Mr.. Branham is very active in his
official work, which takes him to ev-
cry section of the state.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-13
MARRIAGE OF MISS MARTIN
AND MR.. A. w. LANCASTER

Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Martin, OF
Shellman, announce the marriage of
their daughter, Mary Ruth, to Mr.. A.
w. Lancaster, of Jacksonville, Fla, on
January 3rd, in Jacksonville, DR.. J..
w. Mitchell officiating.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-13
NOTICE TO MAsONs.

A call meeting OF the P T. Schley
lodge is called for l o'clock Wednes-
day, jan. 14th. Purpose of participat,
ing in funeral ceremonies OF deceased
Brother A. J. Baldwin.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-13
ANOTHER PIANO SACRIFICE.

Due to inability to keep up pay
ments, we, have had another high
grade piano, in the best OF condition,
turned back to us. This instrument we
can sell for a rare bargain, giving
terms to responsible parties. For full
particulars address LUDDEN AND
BATES, Atlanta, Ga. ll3-1t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-13
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and relatives of the late
MIR. A. ]. Baldwin are invited to at
tend funeral services at the home on
Lee street, "Wednesday afternoon. at
ESQ O'Clock.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-13

FOR RENT-The Cheatham old
home, one block west of fire depart
ment, corner Seventh avenue and Vine
street, containing about one acre land.
Apply to MISS FANNIE CHEAT
HAM at Carnegie Library, or w. B.
CHEATHAM at Postoffice. 1-l3-2t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-13

FOR SALE During the planting
season, standard varieties Of budded
pecan trees, including Schleys and
Stuarts, at lowest prices. Order now
and get select stock. You can't make
a better investment. Ask the man who
grows pecans. ]. S. LOWREY, Daw-
son, Ga. 12-2-tf
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-13
WANTED-To handl

WANTED-To handle your poultry,
hens, roosters, fryers and turkeys.
We keep in touch with the market
and can give you the best price for
them. Call us. Telephone Is. J. NJ.
RAUCH. Lott
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-13

Intelligent selfshness is at the bot
tom of most successes in life, regard
less of the soulful talk of the uplifters
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-13

WANTED-Pupils in shorthand and
typewriting Will also coach in
school studies. Terms reasonable.
MISS MATTE THOMAS, Church
ST., Dawson, Ga. l2-23-4t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-13
ANOTHER LIGHT DOCKET
CONFRONTED THE MAYOR

There was another light docket in
the mayors court Monday morning.
Three cases on charges of disorderly
conduct and fighting Melted only a
small sum for the city treasury, Small
fines were imposed on two negro men,
while IA heavier one was placed on
Hattie Mae Brown, of which she
would be relieved if she found en-
ployment and went to work in two
days.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-13

LOST-Tire and rim on road be-
tween Dawson and my house. Find
er please return to w. B. DAVIS,
Route A. l-l5-It
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-13
Special Notices

FOR SALE-Seed runner peanuts. J.
H SPIER, Ri. d, Dawson. Lost
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-13

FOR SALE-Fulghum seed oats.
SHIELDS & HOLLINGSWORIH,
Dawson, Ga. Lost
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-13

ROOMS FOR RENT-Three up
stairs rooms for rent Apply to
MRS. ]. T. LEE, Main St. Loot
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-13

Some folks are like an old automo-
bile. They are always knocking. u
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14

duet arrangement gives much force
to both the sentiment and the mel
ody. Belongs to the moro tuneful
OF the new stuff.
As Requested
/ have been asked to list soma of
the new Mary Young and Sissle and
Blake records.
Miss Young sings for the Bruins
wick. Her latest announced record
is insufficient Sweetie" and "A
New Kind of Man. Other of her
records consist OF big Bad Bill"
and ME and the Boy FrienG" AZ
RIGA" and Under the Water TOO
Tired" and Doodle Doo-Doo;"
Hard Hearted Hannah" and Tho
Grass Is Always Greener." and
others.
Sissle and Blake record for Victor.
I have listed Fashioned Love"
and Sweet Henry"
was going to tell you Of the .ex-
quisite playing OF Eddy Brown, vio-
linist, who spent his early years in
this city, on some new Odeon rec
ordS. AS there are so many repre-
sentatives of jazz music in the city
this week at the theaters, decided
to yield to the spirit of the hour and
tell you of jazz. Next week / sure
will tell you OF the marvellous Odeon-
Brown records.
+ + +
Theaters today offer: THE Choco-
late Dandies,'' with Sissle and Blake.
at Englfsh's; Margaret Young at
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14
BANDITS LOOT
ILLINOIS BANK.
Pose as Inspectors Take
$4,000 From Vaults.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. Jan. 14.-A
State wide search was begun today
for two men, who late Tuesday
posing as bank inspectors. entered
the Farmers, State Bank of Chenoa,
near here, and escaped with $4,000
in cash and bonds. The robbers
bound and gagged j. f. Kelly, presi-
dent of the bank, and then walked
out with their loot. Other en-
ployes had left, for the day.
Kelly was at work with tho bogus
inspectors when he was grabbed and
placed in a wash room. The two
men went through the vaults taking
$4,000 in currency, $4,000 in gold
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14

- hlah with her scissors.
Delilah was the dame" who
shocked history in the dark ages by
bobbing the hair Of Samson.
Bill, who exists only in jazz land,
halls from Louisville, and he sure
was a wild member IL Ernest Hare
is to be taken seriously while sing
ing big Bad Bill Is Sweet William
Now" on an Okeh record.
Bills favorite toy was forty-four
until he met a dark skinned De-
lilah." Then Bill gave up his forty
four and his dice and began to sing
soprano in the church quartet.
big Bad Biz is one OF those jazz
struttin' songs which is rich in
modern dialect slang of the hour.
This type Of jazz song seems tc be
leading the field just now.
Hare, baritone, puts over this
"Bill" number In good fashion. The
orchestration is catchy; in fact, it
has terrific punch. On the other
side of this Okeh record is Gotta
Get Girl" played by the Happiness
Boys with a tenor and baritone duet
by Billy Jones and Ernest Hare.
am rather fond of this girl
number, as 1t is haunting little
jazz tune with catchy lyrics. The
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14
BILL ON TEACHING
OF BIBLE DRAWN
Churchmen and Education
Back Proposal. .

Amendment to the Indiana school
law. to provide credit for a maximum
OF 100 minutes a week Of religious
education outside Of school. today
was to be put into the MILF to be-
come a law by Senator Fred M.
Dickerman, Indianapolis, member Of
Indiana Senate education and public
morals committee, who aided in
drafting the bill. according to his
statement Tuesday night at the
Lincoln.
State conference Of more than 200
churchmen of all creeds and educa-
tors, called by DR.. H. N. Sherwood,
STATE superintendent Of public in
struction, came to climax when
DR.. w. P. bearing of Oakland City,
president Of Indiana State Teachers
Association, moved the proposed bill
be backed as representing a com
mon ground" for all interests.
Bill provides for instruction by
some church or church organization,
without support by public funds, for
children whose parents so desire.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14
Different Effects
Of Constipation
Whether to Danish Pirnples or to
Get Rid Of Poisoning Bowel Inn-
FACTIONS There's Nothing
Equal TO Stuart's Cali
cium Waters.

Your effort to get rid of constipa.
ton must contemplate more than q
violent pureinE of the bowels. Such
an effort removes neither cause nor
effect of the condition. Your best
course Is to take two to four Stu
arts Calcium Waters and let them
operate throughout the intestinal
tract. Thus they will get into the
blood, the calcium sulphide will slim
ulate secretions to overcome the poi
sons that show up In the skin. It
will influence liver secretions to pro-
vide the substance that overcomes
other poisons In tho intestines.
Thus you not only empty the lower
bowel but you break UP accumula-
tlona higher up, stimulate muscular
action all along the line, stop your
headaches by getting poisons out OF
the blood and your skin improves 50
noticeably as to be positive evidence
of the thorough action Of these re-
markAbfe Calcium Waters. Be sure
to get 90 cent box of Stuart's Cali
cium Wafera Keep using them for
ten days ard you will then realize
that constipation. while only q con-
diti0n in itself. was the cause Of
about all the distresses you expert.
enced from month to month.
Send your name and address to
r. A. Stuart Co, 065 Stuart Bldg,
Marshall, Mich. and a convincing
free sample package of these waters
Will be sent to you by return mail
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14
CnrnnI1IsnrY Rllsinesa

All transportation of an official ma
ture which is paid for by the Gov
eminent, whether Of property or
person, should be done by Ameri-
can vessels, unless the exigencies Of
the public service clearly require
otherwise.-Report of the United
States Shipping Board.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14
Bill Was Sire Some Bad Man Until He
Met Modern Delilah With Ne7U Scissors

Keith's; Sunset Maids" at the
Lyric: Ash Goodwin Comedy -Four
at the Palace; "Frolics ~of 1925" at
the Capitol; Loves Wilderness at
the Circle; His Hour" at the Apol-
10; EAST of Suez' at the Ohio; "Af-
ter a Million" at the Isis, and
Tongues of Flame" at Mister
Smiths.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14
Meetings Here
Thursday

Indiana Retail Lumber Deal
ers Convention 3 a. m. and
Q p. m. Banquet $50 p. IN.
.Claypool.
India oils Advertising
Mems Luncheon 1915 p. m.
Claypool.
Peoria Life Insurance Con-
vention 10 a. M; Luncheon
1915 p. m. Claypool.
Indiana Grain Dealers Din
ner $50 p. m. Claypool.
Indiana Veterinary Conven-
ton. SEVERN.
knights of Columbus Lunch
con, 1915. Epink-Arms.
Wheeler Schebler Company
Dinner. SEVERN.
Ladies Whist Club, $50 p. m.
SEVERN.
Tri Art Club. Dinner $50 p.
m. Lincoln.
Indianapolis Traffic Club
Luncheon. SEVERN.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14
BIZ Times SDectoI

BIZ Times SDectGI
r=7LUFFTON, Ind. Jan.
* Thames Steel, u, Hv-
ing near Magley, was
alive today bya miracle.
When bullets became lodged
in his rifle, he pointed the gun
into heating stove. Instead OF
the bullets going out the bar
rel, the rebounded back through
the breach. Two or the bullets
struck Stee In the arm and a
third whizzed by Mrs. Steel's
head and lodged In the wall.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14
Miners to Vote Again

BIZ Times Special
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Jan. A.
Official tabulation of the votes in
the recent election of the United
Mine workers, shows William Mitch,
secretary of District II. is the only
major official to obtain a sufficient
majority for election. A second
election will be Held Feb. 10.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14
H00Sier Briefs

~7EYMOUR f1remen lost 9
y good dinner when they
made a run to the home OF
William Lloyd. Left their dinner
on the stove and it burned up.
A side Of bacon and sack OF
crackers left on the fire truck
also were lost.
While the Rev. W. d. Baker Of
Marion was preaching at Hartford
City a thief stole his overcoat.
J. 3. Shepard is the new president
of the, Jackson County Fish and
Game Club at Seymour.
Mrs. Sarah Boyer of Sheridan
nearly lost her hand when she put
her fingers too far in a sausage
grinder her son-tn-law, Raymond
Reese, was turning.
DIR. Karl T. Brown is the new head
of the Izaak Walton League at
Muncie.
-lANY men are good sales
I'M men-until they go home.
~ Rev T. G. Goodsell, La
fayette pastor. declared in a di-
vorce sermon. Many women,
too" he said, ARE popular abroad
but are lacking in social qualities
in the home"
A cylinder in gas engine used to
pump water blew out while firemen
were fighting blaze at the home of
w. NJ. Jones at Dana. Damage was
heavy as a result.
Charles Edwards of Bridgeport is
president Of the Putnam County fair
committee for 1925.
John L. Nichols, architect. has an.
nounced as Republican candidate
for mayor of Bloomington.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14
DR.. LINDLEY REINsTATED
University of Kansas Head Given
Back Post BY NV Governor.
By United Press

Bg United Press
LAWRENCE, Kans.. Jan. 14.-Dr.
E. H. Lindley is back at his desk
as chancellor Of the University OIL
Kansas today.
The chancellor was reinstated late
Tuesday by the State board Of adj
ninistration at Topeka after it had
been asked to do so by Ben s. Paulen,
Kansas new Governor.
Reinstatement OF the chancellor
was the cause for great demonstra-
ton in Lawrence. Chancellor Lind
ley was removed by former Govern
or Davis on charges of incom-
potency.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14
Game Fatal to Boy

BIZ Times Special
RICHMOND. Ind, Jan. 14.-PIay-
ing cowboy proved fatal to Gerald
Miller, 9. He fell and the end of a
wire he was using as lasso pierced
his eardrun.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14
JUDGES PROBE CHARGE
Court Accused of 'Cussfng Out
States Attorney.

By UNsted Press
CHICAGO, Jan. IA. joint meet
ing of judges of the circuit bench
may be called today to hear charges
that judge George Kersten, dean of
the criminal bench "cussed out" Will
liam H. McSwiggin, an assistant
States attorney. McSwiggen charges
the judge swore at him in open court.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14

0AA NAAC eOAANtSA
spot. and by the
time they say Jack
Fl o bi IN son out
comes the rheu-
rnatic pain and dis
tress. ST. Jacobs
Oil is q harmless
rheumatism an d
pain Hniment which
n 9 er disappoints
and doesn't burn the
skin. 1t takes pain,
soreness and stiff
ness from aching
joints. muscles and
bones: stops sciat~
lea, lumbago. back
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14

Don't stay stuffed-up! Take
'Pape's Cold Compound" every two
hours until three doses are taken.
The first dose opens clogged-up
nostrils and air passages OF head;
stops nose running; relieves head
ache, dullness, feverishness, sneez-
ing. The second and third doses
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14
Mud Saves Life

BIZ Times SDscldI
sCOTTsBURG. Ind. Jan. A.
Presence of mind saved the life Of
Maurice Wilson, young pastor here
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14

While obtaining gasoline at q filing
station, lantern in his auto caused
an explosion. hurting oil over him.
He extinguished the flames by roll
ing in mud and escaped with minor
burns.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14

usually break up the cold completely
and end all grippe misery.
"Pape's Cold Compound" is the
quickest, surest relief known and
costs only thirty-f1ve cents at drug
stores. Tastes nice. Contains no
quinine. Insis. upon Pape's.-Adver-
tisement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14
RUB PAIN OUT OF
RHEUMATIC JOINTS

For SIS years. millions have rubbed
soothing, penetrating St. Jacobs Oil
right IN fho fandey.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14

and bonds at 100000. The bank
carries no insurance.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14

ache and neuralgia IS cent bottle
guaranteed by all druggists. --Adver-
tisement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14
BY WALTER D. HICKMAN

RI ILL was sure some bad man
| * unsH he met a modern De-
lilah with her scissors.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14

While the Rev. W. d. Baker Of
Marion was preaching at Hartford
City a thief stole his overcoat.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14

J. B. Shepard is the new president
of the, Jackson County Fish and
Game Club at Seymour.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-14

DIR. Karl T. Brown is the new head
of the Izaak Walton League at
Muncie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-05-15

know how to tell you-I'm in the
movies, too"
Indeed ?"
"But / did tell part of the truth. 1t
is library work. They do have libra
rfes, you know! And Horace, I'm
afraid-Horace, I like it! | don't
think want to stop. I know l don't.
Horace, Im-growing."
THAT may be So" said he thought
fully. Yes, it would be so. Work is
best. We have much, very much, to
be thankful for. Alice"
Wen take bungalow over in the
hills d have a servant. Oh,
Horace"
The yellow roadster roared away
1t was a familiar enough sight-a gay
little car, good looking man at the
wheel, a doll of girl in pretty
clothes cuddled down beside him. But
both were grave and silent; both
studied the pavement ahead.
1--WE could" he remarked grimly
I'VE could, I suppose, pick up oul
| bags and make the dash for Frisco
| But"
"Sylvy," she said, I've got to tell
you something. I'm through. l don't
want you to take it hard. But I'm
| well-Pm going back to Joe-if he'll
take me. I've been thinking. Proba-
bly, the best way to break 1t off is
quick. Right now. Let me off here
| Sylvy. I'll walk over to the Ambas-
tsador and pick up a taxi. Please,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-05-15
More Stately Mansions
BY SAMUEL MERWIN.
Copyright 1925 by Consolidated Magazine Corporation

Southern is sure of that. It's his
mental vitality. DIR. Southern says
spirit like that would carry man
through anything. Faith. you know.
We're all crazy about him. Even the
workmen talk about him. l tell you
they love him."
They laid him on the--worn old sofa.
The young man himself removed his
shoes ard asked for his slippers
which Alice, all in a ffutter. brought
Horace at last, in his kindly absent
way, introduced them. Miss Strange,
Alice. And Mr.. Drake. They have
been very kind"
DIR. Southern said he would look in
on you this evening", said the young
man. hopping his high forehead. II
gave him the address. You must be
sure and call me up If there's any
thing | can do. Oh, one other
thing! I'm going to ask you not to
listen ii any of the other companies
try to talk a contract with you. /
can't do my great Moses in Egypt
without you. / te1ephoned Mr.. ker-
dok from the camp, and he's very
glad to continue your salary until we
can draw up the new contract. / can
assure you it will be liberal. None of
the others will do any better by you
than we will" He turned to the sis
ter With Chuckle. Il snail nave 10
ask YOU to join me in conspiracy TO
keep him out of barber shops, Miss
Bancroft. That was our only diff
culty-at first, that was. He did seem
to have it a good deal on his mind for
a while"
They were gone. Alice stood at the
top of the stairs staring down until
that unbelievable yellow roadster
drove away. Sylvester Drake, And
Sybil Strange. Her pulse was racing
madly and her breath was uncertain.
Once again she had to steady herself
against the wall.
She returned slowly, uncertainty, to
the front room, sank into the rocker
by the window, said, chokingly, "Oh,
Horace" and then burst into tears.
He lay quietly back with closed
eyes. But at last he spoke. My
dear, I'm going to ask you to bring
the satchel from my-closet.'
She was glad TO be stirring. She
set the satchel beside the couch and
waited. He raised his lids, and with
that familiar patient expression on
his face, moved hand open it.,
Alice"
She obeyed, kneeling on the floor.
Within were heaps and rolls of bank
notes. She saw tens. twenties, fifties,
She sank back and meekly sat there.
The silence was long.
'I can tell you now, my dear. have
been through great trouble. They re-
fused to relieve me from my contract
For a long time 1 could not see the