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New Britain herald., 1927-05-28

Peter Rabbit had gone over 70 call
on Johnny Chuck. 1t was early in
the morning. Jolly round Mr.. Sun
was only little way up on his daily
climb up into the blue. blue sky
Peter had remained home all night
because OF the mystery of Old Man
Coyote. who had seemed to be in
two places at once. But now he had
ventured TO run over to see johnny
Chuck. whose home was not far
away. He wanted to know if Johnny
had heard Old Man Coyote and been
puzzled. Just as Peter had left the
dear Old Briar- patch he had seen
Old Man Coyote disappear in the
edge of the Old Pasture, where his
home is.
Good morning. Johnny Chuck"
said Peter. as Johnny came out on
his doorstep. Il saw Old Man Coy
ote disappearing in the Old Pasture
a few minutes ago. so I thought 7
would run over and say hello to
YOU"
mo. you didn't" replied Johnny
Chuck bluntly.
Peter looked both surprised and
puzzled. Il didn't what" inquired
he.
You didn't see Old Man Coyote
disappear in the Old Pasture a few
minutes ago." replied Johnny Chuck.
What is the reason / didn't"
snapped Peter.
Because he didn't disappear
there" replied Johnny Chuck. He
disappeared in the Green Forest
Nothing OF the Sort retorted
Peter. Il guess ] know Old Man
Coyote when see him. and l guess
no one has to keep track OF him any
better than I do. saw him with
my own eyes going into the Old
Pasture Just as I was leaving the
dear Old Briar- patch to come over
here"
And l." said Johnny Chuch. saw
him disappear in the Green Forest
when you We're half way over here.
In fact, I was getting a bit worried
for fear he might see you and that
you wouldn't see him. | sat right
here and watched him every min
ute. So don't Try TO tell me that he
is up in the Old Pasture: I know
better. He is over in the Green For
est, and If YOU will take the advice
Of an old friend youn keep away
from there. Yes. sir. you'N keep
away from the Green Forest
Peter vas inst on the point of
telling Johnny Chuck that it was
"a slch thing and that he was
',ran'.v mistaken when it came TO
him that that would be merely pick
ir@, Il quarrel. and quarrel is al
w1vs q very foolish thing, If not
wHrS". So Peter tried to grin. "rhats
qT"nr. Johnnv chuck." said he that
certainly il queer. ! don't see how
could have been mistaken. but of
course l couldn't have seen him go
ing INTO the Old Pasture If you saw
him going into The Green Forest. BY
the way, did YOU bear him last
night?''
YES" said johnny II heard him
And that reminds me. Did 1t strike
YOU that there was anything queer
about Old Man Coyotes voice last
night"
Peter nodded. Yes" said he
there was something so queer about
II that I remained al home. Old
Man Coyote seemed 10 be In two
places at once.
That was Just it" said Polly
Chuck who had G4ne up gu If her
New Britain herald., 1927-05-28

Nobody asked me anything
about it. and I'd no reason to sa,
anything. ! couldn't see as it haC
any bearin's on the murder ant
Id no wish to drag in the lady"
DO you know who she was:'
Il didn't that night. but I've
| found out since"
| well. who was she?''
Her name is Mrs. Barron,
sir"
"Bramber." Stone said, you did
right to keep this matter quiet. Now
continue to do so. am authority.
and you'll get in no trouble II you
say nothing. But peep one word of
it, and you'll be In such trouble as
you've never dreamed Of. See?"
Bramber saw. and egged on by
monetary influence. willingly
agreed to keep his own counsel.
What a revelation" thought
stone as he walked away, MADE
line Barron secretly riding IN a
chair with Folsom that night. and
sneaking into the hotel by herself
Looks pretty positive. but Moth
ings positive till it's proved.
Had the astute sleuth but known
it. his suspicious were at that very
moment being proved up to the hilt.
The Barrons. in their own suite.
were dressing for luncheon, when
Madeline composure gave way.
Med" she cried. in sort Of
broken wall. II can't stand it. !
can't"
"Of course, you can't, darling.
I've only been waiting for this
breakdown to come. I knew 1t
must come. but I didn't want to
force 1t. My darling girl. don't you
suppose I've seen every bit OF your
struggle. followed every step OF
your way, fer the last few days!
+ know you so we'll. sweetheart.
every tone of your voice, every
look in your dear eyes - and now.
are you ready TO tell me all
about IT ?"
But Madeline. her whole form
shaking with sobs. was unable to
speak.
Barron took her in his arms and
drew her down to the couch, while
he pctted and soothed her.
Pretty bad, is it. dear? Well,
wal. till you're ready to talk"
The great. enveloping love that
was hers instead of helping Made
line. seemed rather to make her
distress greater, but the wise and
good man beside her only held her
gently to him, and now and then
whispered an encouraging word.
Dear little Maddy," he said.
say what you want to. when YOU
feel like it. only remember. dear
est. no matter what it is, no mat
.er what you have to tell me. moth
ing can shake my love for you the
least mite. And. remember. too,
that I am here for you to lean on.
Here to protect you from any dam
ger or any trouble. Got that"
Well. then, aren't you nearly
ready to begin"
IT'S aheut--about-"
Yes. Madeline. about Garrett
Folsom"
How did you know"
IT didn't know. But when you
go white if his name is mentioned
and are nervous and restless ever
since that tragedy. Il can't help
knowing there's some connection"
There is" Madeline suddenly
New Britain herald., 1927-05-28

house and was sitting beslns Johnny
Chuck on the doorstep. Johnny and
| almost had q quarrel over it at
first; then it seemed to both of us
that Old Man Coyote must be in
two places at the same time. I don't
understand 1t at ALL"
And now" said Peter, IL have
seen Old Man Coyote in one place,
and at the same time Johnny has
seen him in another place. Be
tween us We've heard him in two
places at thu same time and seen
him in two places at the same time.
What do you make Of that?'
Nothing" replied Johnny. Moth
ing at all; but I can tell you one
thing, Peter Rabbit. and that is that
from now on l am going to stick
pretty close TO my own doorstep"
And in this you'll admit that john
Ey was wise.
Copyright, 1927, by T,W. Burgess)
The next story: Peter Rabbit
and Jumper the Hare Compare
Notes"
New Britain herald., 1927-05-28
Your Health
How to Keep It,
Causes of illness
BIZ DIR. MORRIS FTSHBEIN
Editor Journal OF the American
Medical Association and OF Hy.
gcia, the Health Magazine

kClAy HtC lkN8bA1 XNA0RW8h0C
OF all Of the poisons found In in
duatry. lead is most common and
claims the largest number Of vice
tins. A complete book on the sub.
tect was published in 1889, and
numerous subsequent investigations
have pointed out how this SUBJ
stance acts to produce severe pois-
oning In industry.
1t Is known that more rapid
and severe poisoning follows the
breathing Of lead fumes and dust
than occurs II the lead is taken
into the mouth from soiled fingers
and swallowed. When the lead is
taken up by the blood. 1t eXerts ..
destructive action on red blood
cells so that the person becomes
ancmic. 1t tends also to affect the
tissues Of the brain, producing
severe mental disorder.
The lead is deposited In tho
teeth, as we'll as in the bones Of
the skeleton. and may be an I'M
portant factor in causing early
tooth decay.
One of the important signs OF
lead poisoning may be q deeen-
Grafton Of the muscles. and seems
to affect particularly those mus
Giles which are most used. Persons
show paralysis Of certain portions
OF the body, apparently due to
weakness OF the muscle. although
In the same persons there are some-
times found degenerations in the
spinal cord In the nerves which con-
troll the actions Of the muscles.
1t was suggested years ago that
printers suffered more than other
persons with tuberculosis Of lungs.
One investigator found that the
work brought them into contact
with particles Of carbon, silica. white
lead and atomized or vaporized
metallic lead. This lead was disposed
OF by the body with great difficulty.
When deposited in the lungs the
lead seems to lower the power OF
the tissue Of the lung to resist dis
case.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-28
WHAT HAS GONE BEFORE

Garrett Folsom is stabbed t
death while swimming at Ocear
Town, n. J. 1t Is believed that The
death weapon was pichaq. an ORR
entail knife. and that it was pur-
chased on the boardwalk.
Folsom's bathing companions had
been Roger Neville. a business part
ner: Mrs. Helen Barnaby and Car
melita Walden.
Anastasia Folsom. eccentric and
masterful sister of the dead man
takes command. and it is establish
ed that one Croydon Sears is a
fancier of curious weapons. Sears
admits buying two knives but not
the pichaq.
Anastasia engages Titus Riggs. an
architect. to work on the case. Dan
Pelton, Folsom's nephew. arrives
and Is puzzled by the curious
French dolls in his uncle's room.
Croydon Sears sends for Fleming
Stone. famous detective. He tells
him Folsom had been blackmailing
him and he had lied at the inquest
but was innocent. Stone meets 9TH
ers of the circle, including Ned
Barron and his wife, Madeline. who
puzzles him.
Robin Sears. son Of Croydon. is
surprised when Stone mentions the
dolls Folsom had owned, and Stone
later discovers one doll in the i'm
age Of Madeline Barron and learns
that It was Tolsom's favorite doll.
He finds out that Folsom had re-
turned to his hotel one certain night
in a wheel chair and offers to pay
money if the chair pusher Is pro-
duced.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER ELVII
Il know him" the man told Stone.
ut was Bill Bramber."
Can YOU take me 10 him -
now"
Guess so-it you'll fix it with
the boss
Stone fixed II ana they went
forth.
His guide soon located Bill who
CHANGED to be idle, and was by no
means avcrse to telling anything
hr knew-for consideration.
And he knew lot.
YES. sir" he said. Il remember
the matter we'll. You see. lady
was my passenger, a real swell
ONE"
Alone"
Eyes. sir. all alone. Said she
just wanted breath OF air and
little rest from folks. or sumpin'
like that. They often do that.
Well, I rolled her along. and then
a gentleman stopped me and he
got in with the lady. and told me-
to roll on. AS the lady made no
objection. it vas none OF my bus
mess. so I pushed EN- down to the
end of the route. and then turned
back again. We'd nearly reached
the MIjusaca. when the gentleman
calls out for me to stop. and then
the lady got out and got into an
other chair. and he stayed in and
I rolled him on to the hotel. and
he got out there at the Maju-
SAGA"
You know who he waso'
II didn't then, Mister. but next
day. found it was the very clap
what was murdered In the ocean"
why did you never tell this
to anyone?"
New Britain herald., 1927-05-28
Mary Buckles On Her Armor for
the Love lists

Mary Buckles On Her Armor for
the Love Lists
hurried to my bedroom door
and opened 1t at Mary Harrison's
soft call. Her hall was a welcome
diversion to me. had puzzled
enough over the problem presented
by Dicky's remarks concerning our
widely divergent yet equally mysteri-
GUS neighbors. the Lincolns. who
had Just taken possession Of that
stately old estate. The Larches, and
the two men who were occupying
the Grimsey shack at the rear OF
The farm.
guessed. however, that Mary's
GRAND was connected with only one
member of the Lincoln family, and
that member the one who occupied
the most prominent place in my own
thoughts. Eleanor Lincoln's open
ogling for Noel Veritzen's attention
patiently had piqued the attention
and aroused the antagonism of
Dicky's lovely young niece. and as
threw open my door and admitted
her, I knew that l would have an
enjoyable and amusing interview.
Mary Is not only direct in her treat
nent OF any problem which arises
before her, but her methods arc
picturesque as well.
Am / disturbing you. Auntie
Madge?" she asked with pretty de-
ference as she came in. then broke
into tempestuous exclamation.
Il can't help it II I am" she
cried. I've simply got TO talk to
you"
You couldn't disturb me. de.r,"
! said smiling, and drawing for
ward a chair for her. sit down
and unburden your mind. What's on
il?
That darned cat up at The
L.arches." she returned. Did you
see the dead set she made at Noel,
and at Uncle Dicky. too. for that
matter" She evidently thinks her
self a regular vamp. And she had
II all planned TO have Noel take
lunch there every day. My word :.
but she's fast worker. that dame
Il choked into my handkerchief.
trying TO pass my mirth off as a
cough. byt failing miserably. Mary
fixed ME with her bright eyes. then
srinned widely.
60 on. laugh" she said. and
promptly I availed myself of her
permission. After a second of in
decision she joined me heartily.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-28

tails, but want them all attended
to. This does not mean that l con-
done the killing Of my brother.
but that Iexonerate the man who,
killed him. because I understand:
To me there 10 no sin on earth like
the sin against . woman's virtue.
And since my brother was guilty
but that exonerate the man who
took the law into his own hands
and who saved the daughter he
loved"
And Ross, with no thought OF
melodramatio effect, knelt down
and kissed the hem Of Miss Anas-
tasia's smartly tailored frock.
THE END
New Britain herald., 1927-05-28

Now, had Miss Anastasia Folsom
known all this. she would not have
done what she did do.
) She had finished her luncheon
and had repaired 10 her room 70
rest aud think over matters per-
tanning to her brothers death.
The new detective, she felt sure,
was going to ferret out the truth.
He hadn't told her much yet, but
she knew intuitively that he would
succeed in finding Garrys murder
er and bringing him to justice.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-28
The Mystery Dccpens
BY Thornton W. Burgess

When mystery the air doth fill
II gives TO daily life a thrill.
Peter Rabbit
The Nome nugget., 1927-02-26
NEED FOR LEGISLATIVE
 PUBLICITY.
From Seward GatewayD

No legislative body was ever so mp ceabIe that it did not bear watching. and the failure of the public to know just what Is trans pir.ne while such bodies are in ses- sion often results in unpopular if not vicious laws finding their way lpon the statute books.
 Especially is this condition true of the Alaska Legislature, which meets. passes laws, memorials and resolutions of which the public learns little until long after the mischief has been done.
 Before any measure becomes a law il should be incumbent upon the clerk of the houses in which it originates to supply the newspapers in the Territory with the full text inc bill as introduced, that the public may know what is doing and have q chance for expression of it's approval or disapproval The move would enable newspapers to sound the constitutuents of each repre- sen atiye or senators and voice this sentiment as guide to securing what the public wants. In no bet ter way could legislators be aided by the voters. and all earnest ser wants of the public would welcome such assistance.
 Alaska from time to time de- mands broader territorial powers. She will never secure them until the legislature becomes something more than debating society and steps out with progressive legisla- tion calculated to sustain the claim that she can handle her own affairs. There is no denying this ability, but il is Il case of lack of display on he part of past legislative bodies of those qualities calculated to i'm press the parent government with the fact that her child has grown up.
 And in this respect. the legisla- tors are not wholly to blame-there has been too much apathy on the part of the general public, which elects man to Juneau and then forgets him until some piece of -un- popular legislation emenates from the legislature. when everyone be- gins to shout and criticize.
The Nome nugget., 1927-02-26
|. E. MASQUERADE
 SATURDAY NIGHT
 FEBRUARY 3Mh

The committees report every thing in readiness for this, the big social event of the year The hall has been most beautifully decorat carried out to perfection, creating one of the most harmonious and pretty effects seen in Nome in many q year. Thanks are extended to he ladies for the creation of the design. The dance committee re- ports that the musicians have some of the very latest dance music down lo perfection. So those that enjoy music and dancing will be given d great treat. A merry crowd of maskers are sure to be there from reports current about town and il is also said that there will he Il number of new and very attractive ideas displayed. and tho this is "sub rosa" or plainly speak ing under he nat" it has been quietly rumored about that some of he costumes will vie with those seen on the New York Roof of the Zeigiield Follies and will cause the eyes of some of us old sourdoughs to open wide. The ticket commit lee report that enough tickets have been sold in advance to fill the dance floor with as gay and merry Il crowd as has gathered together in Nome since the balmy days of old. So all come and have good time. We would further state that the gallery has been reserved for spectators The admission price will he 5U cents for both adults and children. All S100 tickets entities the holder to chance on the S20 po cash door prize. Now every aody join the merry throng, forget business. cares and troubles and for this one night let joy he un confined.
The Nome nugget., 1927-02-26
METHODIST CHI Rt Fl
 SERVICES
Rev. W F. Baldwin


 Il A M.=Sundav School and morning worship Bible classes for all ages. Come ont and spent one hour with Us The choir will sing
 P NJ. Evening Worship. l5 minutes =of pepulat songs Choir viii 9ing sermon ="The God of War
 The banquet ei the boys club n' club house on Washington + birthday was a huge success. Tn large room was filled to overflow ing The evening was spent by the women and boys ill all kinds oi Eskimo games
 Large congregations every Snn day night at the Methodist ch0refr. w. miss YOU Come our and help 'to swell the number.
 Miss Mary Leayitt one of the girls from the Methodist Mission. is mak ing good on the outside. She era- duated from the Kings on. N Y. high school. completime her four years cours" in three and hali years She is now in nurse train ing n the Vassar College Hospital Pouehkeepsi". x Y. Mary and Caroline Larsen ar" both half breed girls
The Nome nugget., 1927-02-26
NEW DISTRICT ATTORNEY
 SWORN IN WEDNESDAY

Chas. F. Taylor who was appoin- ted assistant II. $. District Attorn- ey for the second Division, arrived al Nome "Wednesday from Fairbanks and took tRe oath of office at two o'clock the same afternoon. Mir Taylor is an old timer. and for that reason drove his own dog team from Interior Alaska to Nome.
The Nome nugget., 1927-02-26

A number of new candidates were Arctic Brotherhood Camp Nome No. 9. last night. The local camp is in flourishing condition and the members enjoy one of the finest libraries and club room in Alaska. At present billiard and pool tour nament is in progress and much interest is manifest in the outcome between the players.
The Nome nugget., 1927-02-26
COLONEL STEESE
 Is PROMOTED
CFrom Alaska Weekly.J

IFf0m NIaska WNNkTNI
 Colonel James C. Stecse. presi dent of the Alaska Road Commis sion. has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier- General. accord ing to an official announcement published in the United States Daily T Washington, n. C., gazette, de voted to military and naval affairs Brigader- General Steese has spent the last two months in Europe on business for the government in con
The Nome nugget., 1927-02-26

nection with military construction work and is expected to reach Washington City soon after the first of the New Year. He will not return to his headquarters ill Jun eau, Alaska, until next Spring.
The Nome nugget., 1927-02-26

James Corrigan of Iron Creek and Stanley Horton of Slate creek both old time sourdoueh mining men. arrived in Nome Sunday on business and after a stay of a few days will return to carry on activr mining operations on their proper ties. They state the snow fall has been tremendous in their section and with the accompanying storms has greatly delayed prospect ine
The Nome nugget., 1927-02-26

Henry Conrad who has been prospecting his mining property i'll the Solomon section during the past Two months. is an arrival iii Nome 10 attend jury duty.
The Nome nugget., 1927-02-26

The Maynard Columbus hospital and nurses home is being mad, look like new under the skillful brush of C. J Peterson. the well known decorator
The Nome nugget., 1927-02-26

The dance given last Saturday night at A B. Hall by the local post of the American Legion, was fairly well attended and all report il a big social success The affai was given as Washineton-I.incoli birthday dance
The Nome nugget., 1927-02-26

Andy Nylin and partner of the shovel Creek Dredging Company, in the Solomon River section, ar rived in Nome on business Wed nesday. They report little activity during the winter in that section
The Nome nugget., 1927-02-26
CARD PARTY AND DANCE

The Pioneers of Alaska will give another of the series of card parties and dances next Saturday evening, March 9th, when both cards and dancing will take place.
The Nome nugget., 1927-02-26

The Outside ma.l arrived Tues. day in charge of carrier Pete Cur ran. Jr.. and lhe ortsoine mail de
The Nome nugget., 1927-02-26
SCHOOL. NOTES


 During the past week the stud ents of the Nome Public School had two days vacation. Tuesday in honor of the birthday of the Father of Our Country and on Wednesday because of trouble with the heating plant An examination of the boil er today showed that il would mol be necessary to adjourn school for one week. and Prof. Breuer announ ced this afternoon that school will open Monday morning as usual.
 Many attractive and skillfullN eontriyed designs for an Alaskan flag were handed into the commit tee in charge last Monday, when the time limit on the contest closed for lhc pupils here, and on Tuesday the judges set to work to judge them After much deliberation they selected the following as win ners. First. Carra Harlan; second Frances Ross; third, Madeline Caul- kins In order to make our quota of ten to be submitted to the com mittee of the American Legion at Junrau for competition. the follow ing seven were picked and given honorable mention and with the above three were.mailed to Juneau this week Wilfred Nelly. Eva Nicola Mary Walsh, Frances Ross, Lucile Gabrirlseu= ef the Rnreau sehocl Cara llaril.' Grac swan berg. As the rules did not state otherwise some turned in more than one design We are now hoping that one of the above winners will tirry on the =honors at the selection to be made at Juneau from all parts ni he Territory.
 Friday afternoon the ciyics class held a debate on the question, "Re solved that our law should require all persons to obtain high school education or it's equivalent. Those who upheld he affirmative sid" were Margaret Ulrich. Cara Harlan and Mary Walsh on the negative were Wilfred Nelly. Mildred May nard and Margaret Rowe. Alvin Polet acted as judge and rendered i verdict in favor of the affirmative l his is the first of group of de bates that this class will hold the remainder of the year.
 BASKET BALI.
 Next week. Thursday evening March thtrd. he final game of the series between the theechacos and ihe High School team will he held | ! lle l.,si game proved lo be q close Interesting and fast game. Thos' who were not there missed som" ! thing This last game is going tu he d hummer loo. so make an ap pointment with he boys to be there In addition the ladies will also stage game after couple weeks pf practice. And last but not leas' the Rinkey Dinks will be out with blood in their eyes to avenge the defeat handed to them last time by the Fire Eating Rip Saws. This should prove to be q very interest - ing evening to the spectators and one full of thrills Come and root for your favaiies. A B. Hall March 3rd, & P NJ Admission for adults, 75 cents.
The Nome nugget., 1927-02-26

The time to offer suggestions is while bill is pending. not after it is passed.
The Nome nugget., 1927-02-26

Al Carey the well known kaM= sarok mining man arriSrd III town from Taylor this week
The Nome nugget., 1927-02-26

Are you going to the dance :? What dance Why the \. B. Mas querade. Sure I'm gOing,-So iS your old man.