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Show iiram school w Jirli " E4it4 br tU tkit i v. i l Utt4W The seventh grade is puttinji on a., play- - Wednesday evening. The titie.is Flagged Out The High School is giving a dance and supper in the gymn on the evening Thanksgiving. There will be a ball game here Thursday night between Murdock Academy and the H. S. here, s The school assembly was held Monday morning the High School officers and student body took charge. The first number on the program was a song by the school; Prayer Frank Carter; Recitation, Helen Pryor of grade; A double quarlet, by Faculty and 9th grade girls. The assembly ended with a song by the schoolTb-- f yf( gram was very 'gSdB'considering that this is the first time in which the students officers have taken charge. Mrs. Pauline Carter and the school teachers and some of the young people Sunday afternoon. There was a dinner served which everyone enjoyed. d Reel Cross Production chapter has received from Beaver- - the Pacific . Divigion office aeventy two children and infants garments t be made and the sowing will be undertaken immediately by local Red Cross workers; which includes all of the women who have always stood the tcp," this is in keep ing with the approach of the Roll Call, that is to be staged in East Beaver County, as soon as supplies can be The Human Scrap Heap "The human scrap heap is the despair It is of the American Municipality. composed of criminals, invalids, ignorant and unequipped workers, paupers' degenerates, loafers. "We are beyond the age when this scrap heap of failures can be charged to the individuals who makes it up, It is not a scrap heap failures, but one of failures-t- he failure of the State to protect children, the pitiful waste in the manufacture of citizens from babes." Another Boost " ;i- - Again last Saturday a good representation ofthe men and boys of the community testified in the substantial terms of "elbow grease" of a thriving civic pride in our educational "home." When you pasa the public school you may read the story in that silent but eloquent language of a well planned job well excuted. This is one more big step In k series leading toward the rea lization of a most worthy enterprise, vis,, an educational institution Including equipment, grounds etc., second to none. While there is ground for the mention of a number of names, space would not permit, but in justice to all it is but fair that the list be headed by Mr. William Hurst, president of the Board ol education. It is common knowledge that Mr. Hurst lets nothing block the movement toward the realisation of a beautiful building on beautiful grounds, and an efficient system within. It should be also stated that those con nected with' him should sharj equally in the recognition. And again, the gymnasium in the in- ing was the scene of another momora ble function of smiling men, besutiful women, bright lights and light spirits, tripping the light fantastic to the lilt 'Homer Sweel ToTjylfcaucluusi Home" ended just before the stroke of midnight and all were homeward bound with the feeling that the old time cooperation which is so intertwined with the historrof our state, has accomplish ed another worthy end by that direct ana method which allows no "leaks WnTjT vmm WW $W FfjECffi author m I or IIS Barton-Huntingt- i i: !:!! i ' I i t cuuiuuni up uiw Word has been received that Kenneth Barton, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs John H. Barton: and Miss Tbelma Huntington, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Huntington, weie married at Richfield, Sunday. November 20th. Both bride and groom were born and reared "in Beaver City and areamong our best known and higll respected Mr. Barton is the young people. manager of Beaver Drug Co. and his bride has for a number of months been associated with the Farmer and Stock Growers Mercantile Co. where she has made many friends. The young folks arrived home Thanksgiving eve and have already received the hearty ctngratulstkus cf a host of well wishes the fress force included. Have you read the ads in this week's paper! Better do Hand then patronize . f VV-- - I y n WATCH US.GROV WHY? Because we handle the highest grade m cnanatse at me lowest possible price J. & P. Coats Spool Cotton 5c J. & P. Coats Crochet otton 2 for 25c Men' Flannel lette shirts $1 50 each Men' Sweaters $ .50 each PARRI3H 1 junta." She laughed, ber eyes sparkling. "Doea not that satisfy 7" "Far from It; I believe I am entitled to even more." "Indeed you are. I have the honor of being also private secretary to Mr. I told my story to the captain much more In ietall, and Breckenrtdge being found, stood sponsor for my Identity : or CY RANDALL COPYRIGHT. so thst I was not detslned. The next morning I testified before the coroner' jury over the crushed. body of Wine, and later sppeared In the room of the grand Jury which Indicted Waldron On both these occasions I told enough to make matters reasonably clear, yet carefully avoided any direct mention of Miss Gessler. No doubt her name would be brought Into the case later. but I was determined it should not be Introduced through any Indiscre tlon on ray part. Krantz's name wa ased, but only Indirectly, and the Im presslon was left upon me that Influence was being brought to bear to shield the banker from any direct connection with the crime. I knew that when the time came for trial I could scarcely hope to escape thus easily. Under by the defendant's attorney. the whole affair would be probed to the ' very bottom, and I should be compelled to disclose every bit of In formation I possessed. In the mean while I must discover the girl, and learn from her own Hps, If possible. Just bow deeply she was involved. Then, and then only, could I decide upon my own future course. But how was I to locate her? I had nothing to guide me In the search. , There were only two people to whom I could turn for even a suggestion Kranu, 1 the banker, and Sarah Waldron. doubted If either would reveal the truth, but I could use the threat of exposure against Krantz, and might thus terrorize him into revealing the truth. I decided that If the girl did not call me by phone before noon the next day- I would certainly exhausi every effort to find her1. She would assuredly learn by that time what had occurred, but, whether she sc desired or not, I was not willing t let her dron out of my life. 1 would learn, at least, whatever Adolph Krantz knew about her. The hours dragged away bringing no message, the silence merely strengthening my resolution and Increasing my Interest. After a lonely lunch, in which her face seemed ever before me, I took a taxi and drove direct to the bank. I crossed the loored lobby and approached a A middle-agedesk rather doubtfully. man glanced- - up from his work, and listened quietly to my question, examining my card attentively. "Ah, yes, United States consular service I see. I regret to say that Mr. Adolph Krantz Is not In the bank today. In fact he Is out of town, possibly for a week. Tes, he left rather suddenly for Washington. Perhaps you might talk with his secre- on our advertisers. i sTV The Private Secretary. enlists interest through participation Futhermore. this investment will con tinue to bear interest as each student enjoys the grounds for play, and the lnSlllUUOn DoiVt-Vorr- TmsTRMcmcmmiss ILLUSTRATIONS' CHAPTER XV. it r 11M1PMMM- - . r th-fir- daugt-terentetaine- i, n , body and i I wish I had known; I would, have ventured more than I dared to alone. I suspected yes; but that waa all. I possessed no facts, but I frightened him so when I exhibited that hat-piI felt absolutely convinced that he was guilty." "Yoa bad no reason to believe ha possessed inch a weapon -Noae whatever; I merely took a chance; I think now the pin ased belonged to Sarah Waldron. but how It , KOLAN HOUJNGSHEAD, ftdinwed von la." -- The largest stock dry goods, ladies wearing apparel anj shoes in Beaver is at your disposal at Adolph Krantz. Now. what nextf "Well, when he write you a check, what name does he make It payable J j ! tor "Let me see ; did yon ever know any one called Tom LongdaleT THd I! Why, great Scott 1 you can not mean that you are actually Helen? It Is not possible," "Oh, yes. It Is; little girls grow up. ymi know. And now If you will be very good and quiet I am going to tell you Just how tt all happened. What led me to become a desperate conspirator, and well, yea a famous detective. Are yon all ready for my confession?" She rested her hand on mine, and permitted my fingers to close over It. In a spirit of frank good fellowship. "Then listen; It may make you shudder In some of Its details, and possibly you may consider my actions very unwomanly. Now Just be quiet until I finish." Her eyes met mine earnestly, but I felt I could perceive a certain pleading In her depths. "I am Tom Longdale's sister Helen. As you doubtless know, financially there Is no necessity for ray seeking employment. Indeed I did not seek It, hut was Induced to accept this position at the request of Mr. Krantz. who has been a lifelong friend of my father's. I enjoy the work, however, and have been here now nearly three years. Adolph Krantz Is a most lovable man, and I am devoted to bit. blood-curdlin- g service. lie is an Austrian by birth, and has found Jt more or less difficult to get away from that influence. Much money from Europe passes through his hands In financing various schemes, nnd among others this 'revolutionary fund was Intrusted to him. At first he accepted this In the ordinary course of business, without susplcionlng Its purpose, but later learned how the money was being expended. The mo ment he became doubtful, Mr. Krantz absolutely severed all connections with these plotters and their schemes. While this was thoroughly understood officially, In Washington, where be re ported his suspicion, certain circles, engaged In underhand work, still believed he could be used for their purposes." "Yet he accepted the trust?" "In a way, yes; but with perfectly loyal Intent. As soon as word secretly reached him that he was to be thus used, he laid the, full facts before the officials of this bank. I was present as his secretary, and learned then for the first time what I have already told you. They advised that be make the plot known tary." Immediately to the authorities at I hesitated, yet almost as quickly Washington. He was directed to acdecided to see what might develop. cept the order, and thus, through "I will if you please, for Just learn the details seeming moment." connected with It. There was delay ; for "Very good, sir. The third door sorat reason Alvs was not quite ready You to go down that corridor to the left. ahead, and refused to draw the will And it ajar, I think; walk right money. Proof of conspiracy was lackIn." ing until this was consummated. Mr. I proceeded as he directed, the glsss Krantz, being afraid that he would partitions of the bank on one side, the be followed If he went again to , other divided Into small private ofdelegated nu- - to go, us I was fices, the equipment plainly handsome. entirely unknown. The Secret Serv e Thtrd"doorKood partly "6.pe.n7" riv Ice there, outlined a plan destglWd to ing me a glimpse within before I hurry matters. I was to be sent diventured to enter. The place had far rect to these men Alva, In narticulHr more the appearance of a private 11 with positive Instructions from the brary than a downtown business of- - higher powers In Washington to draw See, A woman was bending over the tUe money and get busy. As I speak i i i further desk, busied at some work. c uie name eHsny, ami loo jl'uin With heart beating somewhat faster of a female revolution I ventured to open the door sufficient1st now In this country, but unknown ly wide to enter. even to Alva, the task did not seem There was no one else present, bul a specially dangerous one." her head Instantly lifted, and she rose She passed for a moment, her mind to her feet, with a quick smile, aud the odds and ends of gathering outstretched hand, coming directly to- narrative. up me. ward "It Is not necessary that I go fur "Mr. Philip Severn, at last," she exInto detail. I met Captain Alva ther reclaimed pleasantly. "My faith is as planned, and was taken to the warded." where his gang gathered. Krant "Your faith,"! echoed, rallying from place was there with the money, snd my my surprise at this greeting. Then message compelled the Chilean to ac you were expecting roer and receipt for 1L Government "I have never felt a very serious cept, were stationed In Jersey City agents doubt. Does that sound odd? Let to Intercept hlra on his way back to me close the .door, and then we will New York. He never got far enough sit down and talk. I am never dis- to fall Into their hands; before he turbed when the door Is shut Here had driven four blocks he was mur la the best place. Tea, Mr. Severn. dered and robbed."" The rest of tin I was certain curiosity would cause story you already know." you to seek me, even if there wsa ine money was actually In that no otber motive I did not phone, then?" valise, so you came here." "Some money was, but not all. We "I had but two choices to seek Information either through Adolph were afraid It might be opened be Krantz or Sarah Waldron, I chose fore an arrest could be made. Fach package had real money on the out to try Krantz first." "And you really had no suspicion side; altogether th amount did not exceeJ fifteen hundred dollars, and to be found hertr these. Mug were all marked." "None whatever. should II Why , -Not even yet do I know whom I am But you suspected Wlnet I know ' of with." your call at his office." speaking "I wondered if yoa did. Were you "Oh, yes, you do Marie Gessler, revolQtloclgt, messenger to the Chilean mere - marble-f- d Wasli-luRlon- well-know- li usar liOLDEN KULE Cline & Tattersall, Proprietors She Did Not Move, or Glance Up. there can only be determined through a confession by her husband. lit r eyes lifted sgsin to mine, quea-- 1 tlonlngly, and a bit anxious. "Was my course right or wrong, Philip Severer "Undoubtedly right, although I Imagine few girls would have had the courage." 'You believe in me still? in the Complete Family Outfitters Phone 53 came Walter's Co. woman?" My handclasp tightened, and her the message she at the eyed dropped before must have Instantly read In mine. "This has been a test of us both which we1 will never regret." I an swered soberly, "for It has bronchi faith, hope, love; Is this not true?' She did not move, or glance ui but I caught the whispered respon- of her lips. (THE END.) Coma Esta Usted? 3y La Barra, . Beaver Ojprst Housed Thursday Dec. 1st near Tampico, when the band begins to play, in the shadow of La Faro, there be side Tampico Bay. When the Harbor lights are shining, Set me down and let me be, am thinking of Carmita she is wait, ing there for me. We were looking towards Tampico, as I held her little hand. fhough my Spanish was defective, yet she seemed to understand When I asked, with hesitation, "Gusts mucBo Usted mi? She lowered her dark eyeslashes, and softly Whispered Si. am back here in the office, with its irksome guard and grind, But my heart is at La Barra, w.th the gir that'a in my mind; And I lay me here from morning until night, Jf Carmita in the sunshine, 'neath the tropic's wholesome light rhe sugar cane ia waving, in the balmy tropic breeze, While the flamingo is blazinz red. among the orange trees. The tall Royal palms keep calling, in t language all their own, Calling back to my Carmita, who u-waiting there alone. La Barrs, near Tampico, and the By briery Malecon, still my heart s affection wanders, to mi dulce corazon. And I'll always think with pleasure, of the days that used to be, rvnen we looked around La Barra. to the smiling tropic sea. Como esta Usted? was all that I could say, rhe first time that I met her. there beside Tampico Bay. mk t ai novia rma. I am think no- of those dreamy days long gone, . tin wnea we strolled around. La Barra, to the breezy Malecon. T. B ; Will present "TIL WINNERS 01 THE WEST Tickets 35c and 55c The Spirit of Christma How many friends, relations and acquaintances you remember thuyear at the holiday time?. The list grows longer taehyear, doemtU? B at, ohj joy of remembering each and every one. uranapar entM,Aantt,-Unclei,C6aint,CluhMtmbv- h- Friend in a distant town the Acquaintance yoa made this summer on your vacation, your Employees or Employer, or your - - . Customers,. - GREENVILLE NOTES Mr. Delmar Kesaler returned home last Wednesday from Pine valley where he and his cousin have been spending a few weeks vacation. Mr. D J Williams of Greenville hart new ford car. Mrs. Lawrence Thompson BDent Monday in Beaver shopping. A school program will be given Wednesday evening by the school ch Idrei, and also a dance after ward, j; Miss Irene and Vona Enston of All of them will appreciate the thought that you membered them at this season of the year. f We take pleasure in being able to offer you an inef. pensive means to extend your greeting to every You are invited to come in and and enjoy ear CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS CARDS w , with us. ECFRSSITE SEKIH25I5 KDIYIDSAL DESIGNS THE FINEST WOSI fW ETESYOrS THE BEAVER CITY - 7 PRESS a few days, in Greenville visiting with friends and relatives. been in Salt Uketrtks.cou as llarber returned homebuiuw-an;' Mrs. H.. J. Griffiths spent Tuesday in Beaver shopping. Is now ready to commcne his work. Gitenville spent Saturday evenThe threshers are at Wm East, ing in leaver with Mr. Jack and ons. Mrs. John Nowers -- enterWojJ ThcoCox. the Misses Lowie snd Mr, Dick Horton of Idaho spent If you wont boost don't knock. Harris at dinner Sunday. |