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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1938-10-07
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

WEST VIRGINIA: In the
Clerks Office of the Circuit
Court of Mcdowell County
August 8, 1888.
GOLDIE MCKINLEY
Plaintiff
vs.: In Chancery
JESSIE MCKINLEY
Defendant
Pending in the Circuit Court of
said Mcdowell County.
The object Of this suit is to obtain
from the defendant by the plaintiff a
divorce from the bonds of matri.
mony and for general relief.
And 1t appearing from an affidavit
now on file with the papers in this
cause, that the defendant is n non
esidcnt Of the State of West Virginia :;
1t is therefore ordered that the said
defendant do appear at the Clerks
office of the Circuit Court Of Mellow.
II County within one month from the
date of the first publication of this
order, and do what is necessary TO
protect his interest herein.
And It is further ordered that a
copy Of this order be published once
a week for three successive weeks I'm
some newspaper Of general circulation,
published in said Mcdowell County.
A copy, Teste:
HOBART z. PAYNE, CIerI
Circuit Court. Mcdowell County,
West Virginia.
F. c. COOK, p. @.
Date of first Publication, Aug.
26, 1893.
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name Of the person or corpora
ton for whom such trustee is
acting, is given; also that the
said two paragraphs contain
statements embracing ai'iantS
full knowledge and belief as to
the circumstances and condi-
tons under which stockholders
who do not appear on the books
of the company as trustee, hold
stock and securities in a capa-
city other than that of a bosa
fide owner; and this afiiant has
no reason to believe that any
'other person, association, or
corporation has. any interest,
direct or indirect, in the said
stock, bonds or other securities
than so stated by him.
af opies of each issue this
5. Circulation, (required of
daily publications only.
daily publications only.)
(Signed) M. T. Whittico.
Sworn to and subscribed be-
fore me this 9th day of October,
1888.
(Signed) Stewart A. Calhoun.
(SeaD
My Commission expires Aug,
81, 1915.
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Fifty Days for Airmah
The first airmail flight across the
United States, made by Galbraith
Rogers in 1911, took SO days and 6s
stops.
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The hl'5t anecdote about Michel.
angelo shows him. whom onIv a
PAINTERS apprentice, going to the
fsh market to look at the eyes of a
hsh TO note their color and the deli
cacy OF its fins. The last. when q
friend found him solitary one dav
AMIDST the ruins of the Coliseum.
snd when he expressed his surprise.
Mlchelangelo simply said, ct 20 vet
70 school" One Of hky last drawings
IS sketch Of an old man and the
motto "Ancora imparo" q sGn
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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY

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Address
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION

WEST VIRGINIA: In the
Clerks Office of the Circuit
Court of Mcdowell County,
September ID, 1888.
WALTER SELF .'serg~1
Plaintiff. -
VS.. Tn Cbancor,,
ALBERTA SELF
Defendant.
PENDING IN THE CIRCUIT
COURT OF SAID MCDOWELL
COUNTY
The object Of this suit Is to
obtain from the defendant by
he plaintiff a divorce from the
bonds OF matriomony and for
general relief.
And it appearing from an af
fldavft now on file with the pa
pers In this cause, that the de
tendant is a nonresident of the
State Of West Virginia; it Is
therefore, ordered that the said
defendant do appear at the
Clerks Office of the Circuit
Court Of Mcdowell couyAy With
in one month from the date of
the first publication Of this or.
der and do what is necessary To
protect her interest herein.
And it is further ordered that
copy Of this order be publish.
ed once a week for three sue
essive weeks in some nev,spap-
Y Of general circulation, pub.
tshed in said Mcdowell county
A copy, Teste:
HOBART e. PAYNE, Clerk
Circuit Court, Mcdowell County
West Virginia
JOSEPH G, TRAVIS, P. O.
Date OF first publication, Sept.
10 1855
CIEC I
SHIb nh .fsl ~
S.LYLEWEHL 60 HIEV
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She LOST 20
POUNDS OF FAT

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If you listen to gossipers.
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Apple of the Tropics

The fruit called the apple of the
tropics is the mango. The tree is
evergreen and is a fine ornamental
and shade tree. The fruit has much
the appearance of large, smooth
skinned peach and has a delightful
aroma and spiciness.
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Fox Terrier Eunted Foxes

The wire-haired fox terrier, as
Its name implies, originally was
used in the hunting Of foxes. In
England it was customary to use
foxhounds and fox terriers together.
The hounds would chase the fox
until 1t went to earth, and then the
errier would be sent in to rout it
from its hiding place.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04

I notice for the first time that my fin
gers are dripping blood. Am I wound
ed? My hand hurts, 1 must have
hurt it on the door. The sight of
blood recalled my danger to me. I
hear an auto horn. Here I am trap
ped burglar. I am powerless.
The weirdness of this night has
robbed me of my senses. 1 must get
out of here. I rush down the corridor
and find window. First I look back
expecting to be shot or ordered to
hold up my hands. No, all is well. /
1 see below me the ledge of window.
throw up the window and, leaning out,
I let myself out carefully and drop
safely to the ground. 1 run and scale
the garden wall, then I notice to my
great establishment that I am still
carrying the steel casket. To think
that through all this danger of death,
fear and excitement, I had chung to
the steel box! 1t was almost unbe-
lievable.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04

scruples."
God knows that 1 believed what
he said, so 1 decided to do his bid
ding. 1t is so uncomfortable to work
at the point of a gun. I feel as if
an array of rioting ants were crawl
ing up and down my spine.
AS 1 took a peek at the Consul
from under my arm saw that he was
most interested in my methods. 1t
was as though an expert were watch
ing the work of an appetite. 1 la
bored feverishly, thinking continually
of the allotted five minutes. My hand
borer slipped, perspiration rolled
and became cold and clammy, the little
from my forehead into my eyes. I
choked, my breath came in hot gasps.
Finally the hole was large enough
to hold small stick of dynamite.
''The five minutes are up" At this
second 1 jumped back from the safe.
A sissing was heard, as if one turned
on faucet of water and then just as
suddenly turned it off. It was the
muffled voice of destructive dynamite.
1t was the end of the man with the
big iron paunch-the gawk with the
heavy breast, the safe, it was forced
open.
"Good!" said voice next to me.
There was no surprise in the tone;
the result had been expected. 1t
was as if he had said, "Now that
it is over, we will continue"
First small spring, like a worm,
crawled from the safe, them held
in my hands, the heart of the iron
man, perhaps the heart of the Consul
also. Is he playing with me? Am
to be killed now like the mouse when
the cat tires of playing?
The Consul tore the steel casket
from my hand. His eyes glittered
Then he burst into a laugh full of
humor.
"The pay for your work." he said
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04

go forward against those alarmed and
alluring eyes. l could never lift a
hand against her. | would Wither like
frail vine under the monday sun
Back, back
Consul, let me come back to you!
l turn my flashlight toward the
door, the murder revolver. But there
is no further retreat-L am between
enemies. For quickly the small hands
of the mystery girl find an electric
button and, then she grips a little
tortoise shell revolver! We gaze at
each other.
1 feel the hot blood coursing thru
my veins but I am powerless. The
look in those eyes hurts me. It was
horrible to stand in darkness, but this
is far worse. My one thought be-
cane-flight! My heart pounded so
loudly against my breast that 1 press
ed my hand against it as if to smoth-
er the noise.
1 did not turn about. A fear of
the Consul's deadly air gun was in
my heart. I stepped backbone step
two steps. She did not move. I
thought how different these two re-
volvers menacing me are, one like a
dainty terrier and the other like a
bulldog. 1 am lost. Butt would
rather be bitten by the cute terrier in
front of me than by the vicious bull
dog at my back.
All, have played once too often
with my life. 1 step forward. Two
shots rang out, one snap like that
of whip, the other heavy report.
I felt rain of glass splinters about
me and then all was darkness. Out of
the darkness came groan.
It was so gruesome to stand in the
blackness. But even this was better
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04

about one is darkness. One feels a
hundred thousand eyes in the dark
ness-eyes that shine and then go out.
One hears breathing perhaps the
breathing of a beast.
1 cannot stand this. I grab my
pocket flash and point it. Am l in
theatre? The white light of the
lamp tore the shroud from the room
and disclosed bed covered with laces
and ribbons. All that I saw in an
instant. What held my eyes were
two staring, shocked and frightened
brown eyes. They could not see me
Il was in the darkness back of the
flashlight.
It was too horrible to stare back
at these beautiful frightened eyes. I
am powerless-powerless before this
slim figure half concealed by black
satin coverlet. The pajama coat was
open and I could see the white bosom
of the frightened beauty trembling.
What beastly work is this, Mr.. Con-
sui? How must one do the devils
will in this room? No, no, I cannot
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04

than staring at two helpless eyes.
Of course, my enemies now could
not see me, but 1 could not see them.
l heard a sound as of water, could
it be blood? dropping drop by drop.
Where did the sound come from? Per-
haps, only a bottle had been broken
by the shots.
And the sinister silencei
Are they both listening as intently
as I am?
l tip-toed a bit backward, not a
sound. I waited with bated breath.
Again that awful drip, drip, drip.
Here is the door. Here is the
crack. Is the Consul's murder gun
there? 1 tremble. My hand is ice
cold, it fumbles at the door knob. I'm
as good as dead now, my enemies
know where I am. Suddenly the de-
sire to yell overcame me. But no
sound came from my throat except q
rattle. Even that seemed to help me.
Then out of the darkness came a
fist striking me in the neck and TAX
ing away my very breath. Was it
the Consul? His fist ? It clutched my
throat. A door ratified somewhere
in the house and the fingers left my
throat after I was pulled out Of the
room.
I struck out fiercely with my free
first to right and left, wheeled about,
and again struck right and left, but
met only emptiness. I snapped on my
flashlight, clasped in the hand which
also gripped the knife.
1 am standing in a hall, but an
empty hall. It was long and narrow
like that of hotel. was absolutely
alone in this hall. I grasp the handle
of the first door that I see, but it was
locked. 1 pound on the door and then
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04

Historically l laughed, laughed at
the CHASTITY absurdity of it all. Shall
l drop the box in the park? No, it
seems to be neatly made and will be
a reminder of the strangest night
have ever experienced.
1 looked back at the villa. It lay
shrouded in the night, not light was
visible. The cold moonlight shone on
one window and its panes seemed to
me like wicked grey eyes looking at
me. The mere thought of the Consul
made me take that wall in one lean.
I picked myself up and hurried along
the lonely street.
a
Continued next week
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04

and tapped the steel box with his
lean fingers. He saw the uncertainty
in my eyes, so he continued: II am
reminding you of what said to you
about pay. Here, take the casket-
it is yours
His voice rang hard and brutal
his merry mood vanished. A veil fell
from my eyes-I laughed loud and
long. Now I know it all-the casket
with me. Perhaps is afforded him
is empty-the Consul played a game
great pleasure to have me rob an
empty strong box. Perhaps the Con-
sui is short of money and it will help
his credit to have the morning papers
carry story to the effect that the
well-known Consul Traer was robbed
of the sum of $4,000 marks which he
CHANGED to have in his house, etc., etc.
Oh, yes, Mr.. Consul, now see thru
you. You are wise, my friend, you
are the king of the weird situation
man who controls his own fate, an
uncomfortable mcognfto, a masked
personality.
eve have somthing yet to do" re-
marked the Consul, pulling me into
!. the hallway. 1 do not fear him just
now even if he has revolver In his
: hand. Before a door at the end Of
the hallway, we stopped. The Consu
was silent and so was 1. 1 had ex
) pected to find stairs, but no, here wa:
door. Just as we reached the doo1
felt the Consul's fingers close with
/, vice-like grip on my arm, then on m!
' throat and, though he did not press
:. hard, felt each finger separately.
S was conscious of a tremendou
t strength behind that grip.
He Kissed in my ear: "You are ;
: burglar
0 With the little breath that I ha'
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
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left, replied, Eyes"
"There in the room you will find
someone"
1 nodded. If 1 could only get out
of the clutches of this devil!
"You understand how to render a
person harmless?"
The pressure on my throat increas-
ed. 1 groaned. He took it for an
affirmative and loosened the grim
grip on my throat.
"You will do your duty in there ?"
he questioned. 1 lifted my eyes to
his meaning to ask what my duty had
to do with the room in there.
at is a case of one of two lives,
either yours or the one in there"
could not say no.
"You have strong fists?" asked the
Consul. AS compared to his, mine
were as soft as putty.
Remember, you are threatened
from two sides, in there and out here.
shall watch you through the crack
of the door. You know my aim.
Think of the cigarette and you will
do your duty, your duty as criminal.
want you to do your stuff in there
and it is only for this reason that 1
allow you to live, otherwise And he
pressed his revolver to my forehead.
1 only half grasped his meaning,
but enough to understand that must
kill someone someone who is in that
room.
What can be behind that door?
At this instant I felt knife or a
dagger being pressed into my hand.
Then the Consul opened the door,
showed me forward-forward into
deep darkness.
Where am I? What comes next
Who is my opponent? stand motion
less, my fists clenched, one, of course,
on the knife.
There is nothing more horrible than
meeting an invisible opponent while all
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
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Evening star., 1938-08-12
Pyramid Builders.

The pharaohs erected monuments to
their dynasty in the form Of massive
pyramids Built according to strict
mathematical laws they have withstood
storms, vandals, and time for four thou
sand years. They have seen the rise and
fall of civilizations and empires. And
probably they will remain as architectural
marvels when our own civilization crum-
bles The work of millions of the COM
mon people went into the construction
of these pyramids. Whole generations
were born and died, their entire lives
spent in these labors.
Samuel insult also built a pyramid
Only his was designed along different
lines. With an idea as capstone, he
built his. monument in inverted FORM
Like those of the pharaohs, the insult
pyramid involved the life work of mil
lions of common people. 1t grew rapidly,
so rapidly that until it had reached
gigantic size none noticed how unsteadily
it balanced on It's apex The pyramid
represented an estimated hundred mil
lion dollars Of sudden 1t collapsed.
Samuel insult fed. buying ships. and
seemingly buying governments to escape
return to the United States. When public
Evening star., 1938-08-12

feeling died down he did return. But no
longer was he the pyramid builder. the
captain Of industry. He was broken
old man. No longer was he the respected
or feared field marshal of finance, nor
the hated despoiler Of trusting investors.
Pity was the public reaction to his COL
lapse.
A few weeks ago he died. He was not
on one Of the ships he bought. nor In q
luxurious automobile, nor a private train.
He was in Paris subway. Now his will
has been filed. His estate consisted only
of the tiny apex of the former great
pyramid.
All of his insurance long ago had been
converted to pay of part OF his debts.
All of his vast holdings had been dis
trihuted to creditors. A thousand dollars
was all he had left to bequeath to his
widow.
Evening star., 1938-08-12

increases are sought for welfare agencies
and schools. Lesser increases are asked
for the Police Department, the Public
Utilities Commission and tie Juvenile
Court. A considerable increase Is re-
quested for the Public LibrAry-nearly
all for homecoming construction items
for new buildings which have been
delayed for years.
There is no denying that there are
crying needs for schools, for the mani
fold welfare functions and other neces-
sary operations which have been held
back during slim financing Of the past
decade. Many increases are sought only
because of rising population or because
Of new services ordered by Congress
many Of the latter by public demand.
Estimates so far published amount to
more than $37,OO0,OOO and it appears
that the total may run far beyond $780,
100000. Already the District budget
officer, the Commissioners and agents
of the Budget Bureau are sharpening
their blue pencils. Heavy slashes will
have to be made If the total outlay is to
be held anywhere near this years total
of forty-seven-odd millions.
1t is to be hoped the slicing will be done
with extreme care, for the welfare of
many thousands of individuals, as well
as District agencies, is involved. And
the outcome will gauge the size OF next
years tax levies
1t was not to be expected that all de-
partment heads could follow the stern
example of the fire chief, but he still
deserves that medal.
Evening star., 1938-08-12
"'One.Sided."

Tom M. Girdler Of the Republic Steel
Corporation criticized the Senate Civil
Liberties Committee yesterday. He
charged that the current investigation
is "one-sided" and unfair" and he
demanded an inquiry into violence and
intimidation" by the c. I. o.
Certainly, Chairman La Toilette ought
to reply to both the complaint and the
challenge. More than a few Outstanding
citizens sympathize with Mr.. Girdler in
his attitude of resistance. 1t may be
popular to suppose that in the prevailing
strife between capital and labor only the
former Is at fault. Yet reasonable
doubt" has arisen In many minds. John
L, Lewis admittedly is militant leader.
Some Of his followers perhaps have gone
too far" in their effort to win durable
victories over the bosses" If so, the
facts should be brought into the light
Of day.
Mr.. La Toilette, meanwhile, is in
danger Of being accused of believing in
free speech for radicals exclusively.
When he denied Mr.. Girdler the right
to read a prepared statement, he surely
laid himself open to criticism as parti-
san. His progressive philosophy is we'll
known and commonly respected, but 1t
should include tolerance toward those
with whom he disagrees.
Possibly it would be worth while to
call attention to the fact that the public
interest In America is not yet correlated
to any revolutionary doctrine. The
United States still is predominantly
middle-class country. Neither labor nor
capital should be permitted to enjoy
any special privileges. Mr.. Girdler yes
terday asked for none What was for
hidden him was the opportunity to speak
freely in his own defense. He had ample
excuse for his protest, and it will be
interesting to watch the outcome.
Evening star., 1938-08-12
The District Estimates.

Fire Chief Charles E. Schrom has
earned one of the biggest and brightest
medals that could be pinned upon him by
District taxpayers. For the second con-
secutive year he has asked for no in
crease in funds to run his department.
In fact, in his estimates for the 1910
fiscal year he asks for a cut Of more
than $2,500.
That this Is not a case of wanton budg-
et-slashing on his part is indicated by
the fact that the District fire loss record
is exceedingly low, as compared with
other large cities. Coupled with this is
the finding that his budget plan would
provide for the purchase of 13 new pieces
Of apparatus.
Other departments have not followed
hls LEAD. Many Of them could not. Great
Evening star., 1938-08-12

getting down on his knees and thanking
you for saving his life. which would as
suredly be the more fitting thing to do.
I've driven 100000 miles in twenty-six
years without an accident. But wouldn't
be surprised at all If knock some child
of bicycle one of these days. the way
the authorities permit them to ride the
streets.
Why not set up some rules for the chill
dren. for a change, Incorporating such
things as riding in the direction of traffic,
at the curb. and when a car is parked
ahead of them pass it by getting of
bicycle and walking on sidewalk to clear
space beyond Passing to left invites an
accident every time. Handle bars should
not be wider than the body Of the child.
Wide handle bars catch in tenders and
topple kids over Two children riding on
one bicycle is absolutely wrong. A big
bicycle for little kid is likewise wrong.
And there are many other rules that
should be supplied In printed form to
bicycle-riding kids with the penalty of
not being allowed to ride if rules are not
obeyed.
This may save few lives, too.
A. S. McARTHUR.