Phoenix Tribune

PHOENIX VOL. III. No. 16 NEWSPAPER PRINT HIGHEST SINCE 1865 SAYS LATEST REPORT NEW YORK, July 14—Beginning on Thursday, July 1, newspapers throughout the country began paying the highest price for newsprint paper bought under contract, since civil war days. Shortly after the world war newspapers were paying less than 2 cents a pound for newsprint paper. For the first six months of this year the universal contract price has been $4\frac{1}{2}$ per pound, f. o. t. mill, but beginning July 1, the price of newsprint has advanced from $4\frac{1}{2}$ to $5\frac{1}{2}$ for July, August and September, and to $6\frac{1}{2}$ for October, November and December, increase of approximately 33 per cent. Range 'Is Higher In the open market paper sold in carload lots without contract, ranges from 11c to 20c per pound, f. o. b. mill. Indications are that the price for 1921 will be still higher. Many of the small papers, depending on open market quotations, are being driven into bankruptcy and a number of publications have been forced to suspend. The excessively high price of newsprint paper is forcing many newspapers throughout the country to advance subscription prices. Prices Advanced In New York the Hearst Sunday paper is selling for 10c per copy. The morning and evening Hearst publications are selling for 3c a copy. The Globe, the Post and the Mail have also advanced to 3c. In Chicago the Hearst publications have been advanced to 10c for Sunday and 3c for daily papers. Many cities throughout the country also have increased the price of daily papers to 3c per copy and 10c per copy for Sunday papers, while in the south and west some small papers are being sold for 5c a copy. FORT HUACHUCA Bv Mies Mable E E Smith By Miss Mable F. E. Smith The bridge club held their weekly meeting on last Wednesday. The many friends of Q. M. Sergeant Wm. D. Smith, Q. M. C., are very glad to learn of his rapid recovery from wounds received a few days ago when he was the victim of a would-be assassin. On Monday, July 5th, the Tenth Calvary met and defeated the 25th Infantry in a fast ball game played here. Mrs. Alice Wynn and children have returned from Milwaukee, Wis., where they were called to the bedside of Mrs. Wynn's mother. Members of the Masonic fraternity in the regiment were addressed by Chaplain O. J. W. Scott on Sunday evening, June 27. Miss Mable F. E. Smith has accepted a position as clerk in the Q. M. department. Rehearsals for a patomine entitled "Calvary," are being held under the direction of Mrs. Peeks. Chaplain O. J. W. Scott and wife, motored over the Santa Rites to Tucson a few days ago. They report a pleasant trip. Mothers interested in child welfare work, met Mrs. Prince at the gymnasium on Monday evening. Mrs. Irene Thomas, after an extended visit here with friends, returned to Naco last week. The Ladies' Bible class met last Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Fred Malone. Sergeant and Mrs. R. Lee left last week for Little Rock, Arkansas. Chaplain O. J. W. Scott and family motored to Millers' canyon Sunday afternoon. Sergeant W. A. Lenoir, Q. M. C., returned a few days ago from Columbus, N. M., where he went on business. The Monday and Saturday night club combined, entertained Monday night at the Bowling Alley hall. Whist and dancing were the entertaining features of the evening. Mr. Hamilton Payne and Mrs. Tyree were the winners of a pound box of chocolates, the prize for the largest number of points in whist at the Bowling Alley hall on Monday night. If you want your hair to grow, call on Mrs. Ida Taylor, the hair dresser, with a Poro diploma. Quarters, No. 166. Anyone having news for the Tri- lune, please phone Miss Mable F. E. Smith. One of the things our people have yet to learn is the value of united and intelligent effort. One drop of rain can't do much good by itself. RACE MAN HEADS STATE CROWNED HEADS TICKET FOR GOVERNOR WILL WELCOME DOWN IN ARKANSAS WOMEN DELEGATES (Special to The Tribune) FORREST CITY, Ark., July 14—J. H. Blount, who is the first Negro to be nominated for governor of Arkansas, received his nomination at the hands of a faction of the republican party in this state. Blount is about sixty years old and has made his home in this city for the past forty-seven years. The nominee was born in Jones county Georgia, received his elementary training in the schools of Atlanta and higher education in Nashville and Chicago. He is at present principal of the Negro schools of Helena and has been connected with schools in several Arkansas towns, including Hot Springs, Texarkana and Forrest City. Blount is said to be in independent financial circumstances, owning over 600 acres of land, and to teach merely for the love of the work. He is active in many fraternal orders. MESA By Alphonso Robinson Dr. Jas. Livington has been on the sick list the past week. We hope for his speedy recovery. Dr. Livingston is one of the leading veterinary surgeons of the state. Mr. Robert Rees and Miss Luck McPherson were quietly married last Monday at the home of the bride's parents on North Center street. New arrivals in Mesa the past week are Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gammage and family of Douglas, Arizona. We are always glad to welcome visitors. Miss Joanna Taylor gave a delightful birthday party last week and a number of friends were present to enjoy her genial hospitality. The hay ride to Mesa, given by members of the A. M. E. church of Phoenix, was quite a success and many visitors from the capital city made the trip. Mr. J. A. Johnson and wife, Mr. Jeff Gooden and Mr. Capper of Tempe, came to Mesa, Sunday, and attended services at the A. M. E. church. They are trying to help the members of the A. M. E. church here and their efforts are highly appreciated. Every dollar that a colored person saves and invests in a home or in a business that is a service to the community in which he lives brings the time so much nearer when we shall all have that perfect equality before the law that is the only demand of the colored race of the civilization of today. No class of people in the country need good schools more than the colored people. Education is the path by which our children and our children's children will come to their own. It was a great thing for our race, when the American people gave us the ballot. We should use it wisely and carefully, but by all means, we should use it. Every colored person who is entitled to vote, should register and vote in the primary without fail. The right to vote is too precious privilege to the colored people to be neglected or misused. Some day the ballot is going to help get for the colored people what the law says they should have. The starting in of the presidential campaign will add variety to the general excitement of the times, but will hardly increase its already super-abundant heat. If society men disposed to promote economy insist on wearing overalls the less prosperous citizens may have to be content to appea rin cast-off evening clothes. An Elglish woman who won the prize as the homeliest in a competitive ugly show has come to this country for exhibition. She will be as conspicuous here as she could desire. There are 2,000,000 more women than men in England and Wales. And now that they are getting into parliament, they are in a position of asking the men what they are going to do about it. The French police have just discovered a plot to restore czardom in Russia and probably found it about the easiest job they ever had. ARIZONA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER PHOENIX, ARIZONA, SATURDAY, JULY 17, 1920 (By Associated Negro Press) BUFFALO, N. Y., July 14—The National Council of Women will hold their international meeting in Norway this year. This is the greatest organization of women in the world. The representatives of the National Federation of Colored Women's clubs are: Mrs. Mary Talbeyt, Buffalo, N.Y.; and Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute. Mrs. Washington is prevented from attending the meeting on account of her health, and Dr. Mary Waring of Chicago, has been appointed in her place. The organization delegates will receive diplomatic attention, and will be welcomed by the crowned heads. PRESCOTT By Mrs. Dora Rose Mrs. John Suddoth and little daughter, Florine, left Sunday for Phoenix where they will spend several weeks the guest of Mrs. Allen Smith. Mrs. Suddoth went for the benefit of her health. The ball, given by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams / was well attended and all report an enjoyable time. Mrs. R. M. Garret has been on the sick list the past week. Mrs. Ernest Jordan gave a delightful surprise party Saturday evening complimentary to Mrs. John Suddoth who left Sunday for Phoenix. Ice cream and cake were served, cream being furnished by Mrs. Jordan and cake by Mrs. Susie Harris. The guest list included, Mrs. Garret, Mrs. Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Page and others. Music was played on the Victrola and all had a delightful time. At a late hour the guests departed all wishing Mrs. Suddoth a pleasant trip. Mrs. D. B. Webster, who has been enjoying a brief vacation in the city, left Wednesday for her home in Jerome, Arizona. Before leaving she placed her subscription for the Tribune with the reporter. Hon. Leonard J. Harris and wife lunday for Pueblo, Colo., where they will make their future home. Mr. and Mrs. Harris have been residents of Prescott the past four years and have made a host of friends who regret to see them go. Mr. Harris conducted a barber shop at Ft. Whipple barracks and was one of our most successful an denterprising business men. He also is reading law and hopes soon to hang out his single as a practicing attorney. May success attend their efforts and all the good things of life be theirs. Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Scales left Sunday for Oklahoma City, Okla., where they will make their permanent home. Mr. and Mrs. William Page and daughter, Miss Margurite, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Anderson, Miss Willie Jones, Mr. C. J. Johnson, a cousin of Mrs. Anderson, and little Marie Anderson, spent Sunday at Granite Dells on a picnic. Target shooting and other sports were indulged in, Mrs. Page winning first prize for marksmanship. She hit the bull's eye six times in succession and was given the first prize, a a pair of beautiful silk hose. Vernon and Miss Jones entertained the picnickers with music. Had there been a prize offered for the champion chicken eater, Mr. Anderson would have won in a walk. One of the picnickers was very sick the following day. Can you guess who it was? Manufacturers are advancing the cost of clocks 10 per cent. While there may be a saving of daylight there apparently is to be no saving on time. "Tingling toes," the new affliction the doctors have discovered, was doubtless started by an impulse to kick the crescendo out of the jazz band. If some one wishes to make a really sensible suggestion for reducing the cost of clothing, why not propose bathing suits and sun bonnets for summer wear? While America is prone to groan over its internal troubles, 'tis but a passing pain. Look at the attacks of regular appendicitis prevalent on the other side! The manufacturers of overalls, particularly, will view the popular movement to get into denim as a splendid exhibition of common sense. PLURIBUS UNUM VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Phoenix, July 15, 1920. Mr. Editor: You should publish the statistics of the growth and development of the colored people; not once only, but all the time. You should keep constantly before the eyes and the minds of your people, the wonderful progress that the race has made, and is making, towards a better life and a more advanced civilization. There were four million colored people in the United States at the time of emancipation, we are told. Let us have the exact fact, so far as it is known. There are around twelve million colored people in the United States today; let us have the exact fact, as far as it has been ascertained. Let us know, if the information can be had, how many colored people in the United States own their own homes; how many have deposits in savings banks, and the total amount of their deposits. Let us have all the facts that are obtainable that tend to show the thrift and conservatism and good citizenship of this race that emerged from slavery less than two-thirds of a century ago, and has worked its way up to its present position in the face of the most adverse conditions with which any race has ever had to contend. Let us know something definite and accurate about the colored people in this valley. We are told there are at present more than twelve hundred and fifty workers in Phoenix and vicinity. If that is so, let us know it. Twelve hundred and fifty workers earning an average of four dollars a day would be producing five thousand dollars a day, or more than TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS a week. Just think what the colored people of Phoenix could do with TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS a week, if they learned to act together, and to use their resources to the best advantage. Let us have the facts, Mr. EdRor, for our information, and perhaps for the encouragement and stimulation of every earnest and ambitious member of the race. Yours truly, LINWOOD S. PRATT. WANTED One thousand men, women and children to buy stock in the "Sure Thing" company. Mr. Will Gain, president, and Mrs. A. Big Slice, vice president. Mr. Will B. Rich, treasurer, and Miss Mary HaHa, secretary. Our assets represent many good intentions and much money, which has been paid in for stock by many good people. We have no liabilities as yet, because we have not gotten started. Confidence in us is half the battle. We are organized and chartered under the laws of the State of Uncertainty. We participate in all you invest, and are not assessable. Get in before we withdraw from your community. — Tarantum Telegram. One advantage of being a dark horse in a campaign for a presidential nomination is that the dusky one does not, so to speak, have to dig very deep into the pockets of his friends to "influence" the primary vote. Monarchistic Europe, which finds it difficult to have a change of government without a revolution, may talk and practice revolution if it chooses, but the United States turns itself inside down peacefully every four years. The rule apparently still holds good that 'the presidency, like kissing, it not to be sought and it is not to be declined." Another way to reduce the high cost of clothing would to buy the cloth and let mother make your suit, as in the olden days. Now that the wearing of old clothes has become a popular fad, those who would have to wear them anyhow are beginning to smile again. During the war everything that worried the attorney general was due to "German propaganda" and now it seems to be the I. W. W.'s. We read that "the United States is unpopular all over Europe." Even where we supplied Europe with 10,000,000 hot meals a day, too? The railroads need $800,000,000 and the ultimate consumer has a sneaking feeling in his bones that he knows where they are going to get it. TRIBUNE CITY CONTROLLED BY COLORED MEN HOLDS CELEBRATION (By Associated Negro Press) ROBBINS, Ill., July 14—The incorporated village of Robbins, a suburb of Chicago, with all colored officials from mayor to chief of police, held its annual patriotic celebration July 5th, more than 5,000 people being present. The program was under the direction of the village officials and the committee of 100, headed by Mayor Kellar. The speakers were Professor W. W. Fisher, James Hale Porter, B. W. Fitts, editor of the Chicago Searchlight, and Nahum Daniel Brascher of The Associated Negro Press. All of the addresses teamed with the spirit of Americanism and pride of race. The village has a population of more than 1,000 and bids fair to reach 5,000 within the next few years. * DOUGLAS * By Mrs. L. A. Kinchloe Mr. Jack Hayes, one of the contestants for the $350 prize in the auto race held here on July 4th, was badly burned about his right foot and leg when his auto caught fire. He was forced to make three stops, but in spite of his accidents and misfortunes, succeeded in winning the fourth prize. Friday evening, July 9th, an entertainment was held at the A. M. E. church complimentary to Mrs. Gamage and family who left Saturday morning for northern Arizona where they will make their future home. Mrs. Hazel Young, who is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Kimble, spent a few days in Nogales this week. Mr. and Mrs. Norman King have moved from Pirtleville to Douglas and are domiciled at 926 Seventeenth street. Dr. Bryant returned last week from Tucson where he has been the past two months. Mildred, the nine year old daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Kinchloe, is confined to her bed suffering with appendicitis. Mrs. J. E. W. Mallory was the honor guest Sunday at three different entertainments. First, she was served with a delightful dinner by Mrs. Hunt and mother, and in the afternoon Mr. Oscar Crutchfield entertained with a watermelon feast in her honor. Last but not least, a grand and glorious covenant meeting was enjoyed at Mt. Olive Baptist church, of which she is a staunch member, and every one expressed their regrets at losing such a noble Christian worker. At the close of the meeting, everybody had a good old fashioned hand shaking with the sister who left Thursday night for r Oakland, Cal., where she will make her future home. Mrs. Mallory is in poor health and the change is made for the benefit of her health PHOENIX CHURCHES SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Corner 5th & Jefferson Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. B. Y. P. U. meeting at 7 p. m. Everybody welcome to these services. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Epworth League at 6 p. m. A cordial welcome awaits you here. Sunday school at 10 a. m.; preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Y. P. S. C. E. meeting at 6 p. m. We invite you to come and worship with us. Strangers made welcome. ANTIOCH BAPSTIST CHURCH (21 East Madison Street, C. A. Gilmore, Pastor) Sunday school, 9:40 a. m.; preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 7 p. m. We invite you to come and In spite of claims, there is no record of farmers swapping jobs with the hired man "to get the best of it." The agitation for a 2-cent coin long ago ceased to be pertinent. Why not abolish the nickel and the dime? The young men of the dancing world divide the fair sex into two classes—the highbrow and the low-neck. SAUER DEFEATED BY DAVISCOURT IN GREAT BATTLE SAUER DEFEATED BY DAVISCOURT IN GREAT BATTLE Pete Sauer, the Nebraska giant, lost to Nick Daviscourt, Friday night, July 9, in what fans say was the fastest wrestling match ever witnessed in this city. Nick Daviscourt, heavyweight champion of the Pacific coast, had an advantage of weight by 32 pounds and after 25 minutes and two seconds of the most wonderful head spinning ever seen in Phoenix, the Californian pinned Pete's shoulders to the mat with a cradle hold. After 15 minutes rest, both came back fresh, Pete using his well known rushing tactics, succeeded in winning the second fall in 8 minutes with a hammerlock. At the beginning of the third and final round, Pete in trying for flying mare, raised the Californian in an attempt to throw him over his head, but the big fellow, was not asleep, and he clamped Pete with a neck seissors hold and the Nebraskan fell striking the base of his head on the wooden floor, thus rendering himself unconscious and causing his own defeat. After Nick had crawled off the mat, Sauer remained on the floor motionless, but after a few minutes with the assistance of a physician and others, he began to show signs of life. Mrs. Sauer became hysterical but was soon quieted when she learned that her husband's injuries were not serious. After helping Pete from the ring, Daviscourt made a short talk in which he praised the Nebraskan and stated that although the agreement was that the winner should take all, he was willing to split the purse with his rival. Nick won the hearts of the audience, and should he ever again come to Phoenix will receive a warm and cordial welcome. By Miss Modesta Young Mr. Bedford Taylor, a former resident of this city, spent several days here last week on business. Mr. Alonzo Robinson has been permitted to leave the hospital and his condition is much improved. The Eastern Star chapter is progressing nicely. Two new members were initiated last Thursday night. They were Mrs. E. Bates and Mrs. H. Hawkins. Mr. Jim Burkes is slightly indisposed. The A. M. E. church at Miami, has been remodeled and the members are now holding services in the edifice. Little Gladys Young has been on the sick list, but is improved. Quite a number of people from Miami were over last Monday night to see the Indian dance. Mr. Jarma left Thursday for points east where he will spend his vacation. The prevalence of shiny suits among men is going to hit the silk market hard! The poet said something about life being real before these days of substitutes. Perhaps this seasons real sport will be the fellow who has his overalls made to measure. The old fight over who won the war has been eclipsed by the battle over who lost the peace. Conditions in Fiume having been as critical as possible all witner, now become "more critical." Hens in Russia having been "nationalized," they will probably learn to crow and cease to lay. Paderewski has changed his mind back again from music to politics and hopes to keep it put this time. Since the shiny suit is now fashionable many a man can be stylish for the first time in a good while. Everything changes. Even the high prices. They get higher. Next thing the jewelers will be selling potatoes by the carat. It is one thing to capture a heart and quite another thing to keep it captured. Making money is all right, but saving money is the only way to make capital. 5 Cents a Copy; $2.50 a Year LINCOLN JOHNSON IN CHARGE OF WORK AMONG NEGRO VOTER (By Associated Negro Press) CHICAGO, July 14—Henry Lincoln Johnson, lawyer, former recorder of deeds for the district of Columbia and present member of the republic can national committee from Georgia has been named by Chairman Will H Hays of the republic national committee to have charge of the entire campaign work, as it affects our group, throughout the United States. Some member of the national committee has always been assigned to this work, but this is the first time it has gone to a member of the race. The departure is very significant and indicates two important facts the committee has been aroused to the insistent demands of the race for proper recognition; and, there is a real awakening to the importance of proper campaigning among the voters in the pivotal states of West Virginia Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky Michigan and Missouri. Said a white member of the national committee to The Associated Negro Press: "The colored people of these states, since the great migration from the south will doubtless be the deciding factor in the presidential election." Colonel Johnson enters upon the biggest political job ever undertaken by a member of the race. In an interview in Chicago for The Associated Negro Press, he said: "This campaign will be the most important in which our people have ever engaged. With us it is a campaign for human rights, and we can fight for them better within the republican party than without. It is to be a campaign in which every Negro voter from the voting states will be invited to take an active part. The border states will decide the battle, and the balance of power in these states lies with the colored voter. The exodus has increased the voting strength by thousands." The Negro is interested in politics as never before. He is reading, he is thinging, he is speaking "right out in meetin'" and he is acting. The vital question he is asking from one end of the country to the other is: "Where Do We Come In?" He is not asking it with a smile of indifference, nor with the sickly grin of the cynic; he is asking it with serious determination which proclaims a group awakened to the full knowledge of man's estate. The fight this year, so far as the American Negro is concerned, is to be for the fulfillment of a definite national program. When March 4th comes around, and the next president is inaugurated, "We want to be able to demand of him that this program which we are now laying down will be carried out," declared Col. Johnson. The program as proclaimed by Col. Johnson is summed up as follows: (a) A law forbidding Jim Crow cars entering the capital at Washington. (b) A "General Executive Order" forbidding any such thing as segregation in any department of the government, or federal territory, of the United States. (c) Passage of a law making lynching a federal crime, with trial before, and punishable by the United States court. (d) That office holding should be untrammeled, with the full rights of any citizen to hold same and enjoy the emoluments thereof. Col. Johnson, who is now in Chicago, will spend practically all of his time in the city until after the election. He has been assigned a suite of rooms in the Auditorium hotel, on the parlor floor, and a part of the space occupied by the national headquarters. The rooms have been fitted up with the necessary furniture, and such office assistants as are required, are being installed. Col. Johnson is calling into conference leading members of the race from every section of the country. He invites advice and suggestions, and stated that he is there "merely as an instrument for the cause, and not as a dictator." Mail will reach him addressed to the Auditorium Hotel, Republican National Committee, Chicago, Ill. Further announcement regarding those who will assist in the management of organization, speakers and publicity, will be made in a few days. It is probable that a woman's department will also be opened. Our country has never has a national costume, but now the overall and calico clubs are trying to give us one. SATURDAY, JULY 17, 1920 VAUGHN & O'CONNELL CURIOS JEWELRY AND NOVELTIES Fine Watch Repairing 13 North Central Ave. PHOENIX ARIZONA DORRIS-HEYMAN FURNITURE CO. Arizona's Leading House Furnishers Cor. 1st St. and Adams PHOENIX ARIZONA S. C. LOVETT PLUMBING AND FITTING PHONES: Office 3089. Residence 8797 HORRISON SANITARY SYSTEM MORE AND BETTER DENTISTRY FOR LESS 36 E. Washington St., Goldberg Bldg. Pho MORE AND BETTER DENTISTRY FOR LESS MONEY 36 E. Washington St., Goldberg Bldg. Phoenix, Ariozna. CHICAGO NEW SYSTEM HAT WORKS Shoe Repairing and Shoe Shining Parlor in connection Your Patronage Solicited 45 West Washington Street PHOENIX ARIZONA YARWOOD & HOCKERY Funeral Directors WE ASK THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVING 334 West Monroe St. Telephone 3099 Phoenix, Arizona EAST LAKE GROCERY GROCERIES, MEATS, FRIUTS AND VEGETABLES The Best the Market Affords Courtesy and Service Alike to Everyone Cor. 16th Street and Jefferson PHOENIX ARIZONA TRADE AT HOME —and deposit your savings with PHOENIX SAVINGS BANK & TRUST CO. 4% Interest Compounded Semi-Annually GREEN FRONT STORE 21 SOUTH SECOND ST. Ladies' and Gents' Furnishings at LOWEST PRICES Your Trade Solicited OLD RELIABLE BAR FIFTH STREET AND COLD DRINKS SANDWICH BEST BARBECUE See Us If Yop A STEVE HOWARD —Propriet OLD RELIABLE BARBECUE STAND Phone 1531 Drive Your Own Car New Cars to Rent by Hour, Day or Week SAM FIELDS AUTO LIVERY Rear 301 North Central Ave. Phone 1474 Phoenix, Arizona O. K. TAILORING CO. Second-hand Clothing bought and sold—bring us your old clothes. Cleaning - Pressing - Repairing Suits Made-to-Order Satisfaction or Money Back ND REPAIRING washington St. PHOENIX, ARIZ. ISTRY FOR LESS MONEY Bldg. Phoenix, Ariozna. Telephone 2475 L. E. COOLE CONTRACTOR and BUILDER Estimates Furnished Residence—1527 W. Jackson PHOENIX ARIZONA HANDEL & DAVENPORT GROCERIES AND CONFECTIONERY CIGARS - TOBACCO ICE CREAM and COLD DRINKS 700 East Washington Street PHOENIX ARIZONA Phones 760 and 1862 THE VALLEY LUMBER COMPANY BUILDING MATERIALS OF ALL KINDS Third Street and Madison PHOENIX ARIZONA HOT BARBECUE EVERY DAY at 1437 EAST JEFFERSON STREET Twenty Years' Experience NUFF SED M. L. BEREAL, Prop. FOR YOUR WANTS IN A DRUG STORE GO TO— A. L. BOEMER'S Cor. First Ave. and Washington St. Also Kodaks, Cameras, Developing and Printing Phones 3004 and 3005 PHOENIX ARIZONA ARBECUE STAND BUND JEFFERSON BICHES LUNCHES E IN PHOENIX Are Hungry Reters— J. C. LEE THE PHOENIX TRIBUNE-ALWAYS IMPROVING STAY AT HOME THIS SUMMER SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MERCHANTS AND HELP PHOENIX GO FORWARD Your home merchant needs you in summer as well as in winter. His overhead expenses are the same in one season as in another. If he is forced to operate at a loss during the summer months because of your absence, there can be no reduction of prices this winter. Following are merchants who will co-operate with you in helping to reduce the cost of living. TRADE WITH LOCAL MERCHANTS AND WATCH PRICES COME DOWN A. CHESTER Phone 1037 L. H. HOGSETT CHESTER'S GARAGE "The Shop of Service and Satisfaction" We Specialize in OVERHAULING, TUNING AND REPAIRING All Makes of Cars 606 West Washington St. PHQENIX, ARIZONA HARDWARE PALACE AND ARMS CO. 14 West Washington PHOENIX ARIZONA THE ONLY WAY to keep yourself cool during the hot summer months is to trade at BALLSUN'S GUARANTEED STORE 31 West Washington St. A cool place—Cool, moderate prices for the best—coolest clothes for men who want to keep cool. SHELDON 106 North First Ave. Best Equipped workshop in Arizona WRIST WATCHES DIAMONDS LAVELLIRES, Etc. 'IF YOU BUY IT OF SHELDON YOU KNOW IT'S RIGHT' A. R. Smith INSURANCE Notary Public 37 South 13th Street Mr. Advertiser The Tribune is read by practically every Colored family in Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, and Tempe. It also has a wide circulation throughout the State of Arizona as well as in New Mexico, southwest Texas and other states. Do You Want This Trade? A. CHESTER Phone CHESTER "The Shop of Serv- We Spo- OVERHAULING, TU All Make 606 West Washington St A Real Food— DONOFRIO'S Cooling, Refreshing, Invigorating Phones 1681 and 4301 PHOENIX ARIZONA Our Slogan: 436L TAXI SERVICE AND RENT CARS DAY AND NIGHT Special Rates for Funerals Careful, Experienced Drivers SCOTTY OBY and CLARENCE GREEN STAND—23 SOUTH SECOND ST. Phone 1727 Res. Phones 3928 and 3731 FOR CHEAP SECOND-HAND CLOTHES SEE B. B. STORE 17 South Fourth St. Where all kinds of Second-Hand Clothes are bought and sold. Also cleaning, pressing and repairing neatly done. Suits Made to Measure YOUR TRADE SOLICITED B. BANKS, Prop. Your Friend MOSQUITO DOPE The Only Kind That Keeps Mosquitoes Away You get it at THE THE BEAR DRUG STORE Opp: City Hall See Bears in Window" 1037 L. H. HOGSETT GARAGE See and Satisfaction" Specialize in BUILDING AND REPAIRING S of Cars PHOENIX, ARIZONA Heath Studio First Avenue and Adams ELECTRIC FANS ARIZONA ELECTRIC CO. D. C. BACON L. J. BOHN PROMPT AND PERSONAL ATTENTION 44 E. Monroe St. Phone 1414 YOU WILL FIND SOME PEOPLE in every city in the United States that think that they can always do better if they send away from their home town. Those kind are as a rule never satisfied, and they always can buy goods cheaper at retail than any merchant can buy at wholesale—seems as though they could get a pretty good job as a buyer for some large store, for they are always looking for good buyers. So— IT PAYS TO BUY AT HOME Phone 1551 237 W. Washington STANDARD FURNITURE CO. Phone 3282 Mrs. Della King CALIFORNIA HAT CLEANERS HATS CLEANED AND BLOCKED ACCORDION PLEATING 224 E. Adams St. Phoenix, Ariz. M. MECKLER & CO. JEWELRY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS GUNS and AMMUNITION 305 East Washington St. PHOENIX ARIZONA NELSON SHOE CO. 42 West Washington St. Shoes for the whole family at prices you can afford to pay. WE INVITE YOUR TRADE GOOD BREAD —means Health and Strength. We are going to help you make a family of real bread eaters by bringing you loaves so pure, rich and delicious that everybody will want to eat more. Mrs. J. A. Rice Mr. I. A. Howle Proprietors 322 West Washington St. MODERN HOME APPLIANCES Cut down your working hours these hot summer days by using some of these modern home appliances. ELECTRIC WASHING MACHINES The Blue Bird Electric Washer. The Electric Maid Washer. The Crystal Electric Washer. The Automatic Cylinder Electric Washer. VACUUM CLEANERS We have any make at prices ranging from $35.00 up. We especially recommend the Royal Vacuum Cleaner as it gets more dirt than any other cleaner. OTHER APPLIANCES Electric Ironing Machines. 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ADAMS Candidate for MEMBER STATE CORPORATION Democratic Primaries, Sept Candidate for ER STATE CORPORATION COMM Docratic Primaries, September 7, candidate for CORPORATION COMMISSION aries, September 7, 1920 Candidate for MEMBER STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION Democratic Primaries, September 7, 1920 FOR U. S. SENATOR I announce that I am a Democratic nomination for the States Senator for Arizona. R. C. ST Ph nounce that I am a candidate nomination for the office mentor for Arizona. I am a candidate for the n for the office of United zona. I announce that I am a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the office of United States Senator for Arizona. R. C. STANFORD, Phoenix, Arizona. Water FOR AND BUILDER East Jefferson St. Terms to Suit BUILD—SEE ME AT ONCE LOVE YOU MONEY Hot Weather need tissue-building food in in winter. safe bet. Y IT AT Meat Market Washington St. SERVICE ALWAYS FOR THIS CLIMATE IS THE Building Tile Quick as it has a "dead air space," summer and warmer in Winter. 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PAGE THREE Personal, Local and Society News OF THE STATE CAPITAL By R. L. S., Society Editor Sunday, July 11, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hudspeth of 23 North 10th street, were hosts at a delightful dinner given in honor of Mrs. Ruby Johnson and daughter of Houston, Texas. Covers were laid for Mr. J. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hudspeth, Mrs. Johnson and daughter and the hosts. Mr. Hudspeth has known Mrs. Johnson since his childhood and she is an old friend of the family. The daughter, Miss Johnson, will be married soon to Mr. Fletcher of this city. The wedding ceremony will be solemnized in Houston, Texas, at the bride's home. Members of the Unique club are requested to meet Sunday afternoon, July 18, at East Lake Park. Business of importance will come before the body and a full attendance is desired. Home From Texas Mrs. T. J. White and daughter, Mrs. Larue Moore and little son, returned last week from Texas, whither they had been on an extended visit with friends and relatives. Their vacation was cut short because of the illness of Mrs. Moore's little son. He has been placed under the care of a physician and is doing nicely. Mrs. Stone to Dallas Mrs. G. C. Stone of 8 North 11th street left this week for Dallas, Texas, on a combined business and pleasure trip. She will remain until Sept. 1. To Tacoma, Washington Mrs. E. M. Hollowell of 1137 East Van Buren street, and her mother, Mrs. Richardson, will leave in a few days for Tacoma, Wash., and other cities in the northwest. Mr. Hollowell has been in Tacoma since January and has purchased a beautiful home which he has furnished in elegant style for the reception of his wife and mother-in-law. Rev. J. B. Bell III A message received from Raton, N. M., informed us of the serious illness of Rev. J. B. Bell in that city. He has suffered a paralytic stroke and unless his condition improves, Mrs. Bell will go to Raton and accompany him home. Sunday services at Tanner Chapel A. M. E. church were well attended and in the morning the pastor, Rev. T. J. Sanford, preached an able sermon from the subject: "Joy in Heaven Over One Sinner That Repenteth." In the evening Rev. F. E. Walker of Bakersfield, Calif., occupied the pulpit and delivered a powerful sermon to a large audience. One new member was received into the church and the collection for the day totaled $38.72. Second Baptist Church The pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist church in Albuquerque, N. M., was in Phoenix last Sunday and occupied the pulpit at the Second Baptist church. Large audiences listened to his remarks and they were well received. Visitor From Oklahoma Mrs. Birdie Bean, a cousin of the late Mrs. A. G. Shepperson, passed NILE QUEEN QUALITY COUNTS NILE QUEEN FREE! DeLuxe Beauty Book—write today for a copy! Miss Velvet Brown: "My hair and skin are in wretched condition. What can you recommend?" Druggist: "Try NILE QUEEN preparations. They are the finest, purest, highest class articles for skin and hair on the market today. I absolutely recommend them and will give your money back if they are not as represented." Miss Olive Queen: "Really, Velvet, they are fine. I never use anything else, and all the girls are crazy about them." KASHMIR CHEMICAL COMPANY 312 SOUTH CLARK ST., CHICAGO The World's Finest Preparations For Hair and Skin. For Sale at all Drug Stores and Beauty Shops. PAGE FOUR Rev. J. B. Bell III through Phoenix this week while en route to the coast. During her stay in the city she was a guest in the home of Mr. A. G. Shepperson, 547 East Jefferson street. Down From Prescott Rev. H. H. Leo Johnson of Prescott was a business visitor in the city this week. To Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. Allen Smith and children left last week for Los Angeles, Calif. They will attend the Grand Session of the Sir Knights and Daughters of Tabor, which convened in that city this week, after which they will enjoy several weeks' vacation with friends. Rev. J. Henry Clark and Mr. I. B. Young, of Yuma, Arizona, were business visitors in the city this week. From Mesa Mr. Henley of Mesa, was in the city a few days this week on business. To The Coast Mrs. Perry Payne and daughter, Miss Eleanor Garcia of 64 North 3rd street, left last Saturday for San Diego, Los Angeles and other coast cities where they will spend two or three months visiting and sightseeing. Visitor From Milwaukee Mrs. A. B. Caldwell and son, Albert, Jr., of Milwaukee, Wis., are visiting their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Caldwell on East Jefferson street. Mrs. Caldwell will leave next week for home, but Albert, Jr., will remain for an indefinite stay, the visit having been made for the benefit of his health. Mrs. Suddoth A Visitor Mrs. John Suddoth of Prescott, is a visitor in the city. She is staying at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Smith, 21 East Madison street.' Mrs. Scott To Prescott Mrs. Mary E. Scott of 715 West Grant street, left this week for Prescott, Arizona, where she will spend a few weeks with friends, going later to the coast where she will be met by her son, Mr. Charles F. Carter, and together they will spend several months visiting the beaches and other coast resorts. Off To California Mrs. Frank Turner of 227 N. 2nd street, and Mrs. A. J. S. Vaughn, of 229 North 2nd street, will leave in a few days for points in California. They will be absent several weeks. Home From California Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Rodgers returned last week from Pasadena, Cal., where they spent two weeks visiting relatives. Home From Texas Mrs. Maggie Thomas of Tempe, Arizona, who with her husband has been visiting old friends in Texas, returned last week from the Lone Star state. She reports a pleasant trip, but is glad to be back in God's country. Quarterly Meeting Sunday Rev. J. H. Allen, presiding elder of the Albuquerque district of the Colorado conference of the A. M. E. church, will hold his fourth and last quarterly meeting Sunday, July 18, at THE PHOENIX TRIBUNE-ALWAYS IMPROVING Does Your Church Need Money? To any Church sending us 100 new yearly subscribers, the Tribune will give and $1.00 for each additional new yearly subscriber over 100. THIS OFFER HOLDS GOOD FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY—SO GET BUSY! The Tribune is $2.50 a year. Everybody who sees it wants it. It is not hard to secure subscribers, so here's your chance to EARN $100.00 OR MORE FOR YOUR CHURCH Lodges, Women's Clubs and other Societies may take advantage of this offer. Official Receipts Furnished All Workers ```markdown ``` Tanner Chapel A. M. E. church, corner Second street and East Jefferson. He will preach at both services and a special invitation is extended the public. From Austin Texas Mrs. M. E. Scott of Austin, Texas, is visiting her daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. J. E. Holt and husband of 202 North Ninth street. Mrs. Scott is a teacher of domestic science and has had years' of experience in the schools at Austin. She is favorably impressed with the city and may cast her lot with us. Mr. C. M. Roberts, a native of Parsons, Kan., but recently from Albuquerque, N. M., is a visitor in the city. Mr. Roberts is here for the benefit of his health and prior to his visit to Albuquerque, was a student in the University of southern California. He is staying at 517 South Second St. Among Vacationists Mr. C. C. Credille, of 1321 East Madison street, was among the delegates to the Grand Session of the Sir Knights which convened in Los Angeles this week. Mrs. Solly Improving Friends of Mrs. Wm. Solly, 607 East Jefferson street, will be pleased to learn that a marked improvement is noted in her condition. Mrs. Solly has been confined to her home for the past three months. Visiting in Kansas Miss Anna Marooney, teacher in the Douglas grammar school, is spending her vacation with her parents in Emporia, Kansas. Vacation Days Over Mr. Chas. G. Johnson, one of the janitors at the state house, who has been on a fifteen days' vacation, returned to work this week. Mr. Johnson was among a group of six Colored boys who were given employment at the state house during the first administration of Governor Thos. E. Campbell, four years ago, and is the only one of the original group that is still on the job. He is noted for his staying qualities, as he spent three years at the Federal building before going to the capitol, which position he left to accept the one he now occupies. Mr. Chas. Brown a rancher of the Mesa-Chandler district, was a Sunday visitor in the city. Smiths Are Hosts Sunday, July 11th, Editor and Mrs. A. R. Smith of 1302 East Jefferson street had as their dinner guest Mr. Jas. H. Carter, prominent contractor and builder, who by his recent activities in the building line, has made East Jefferson street, in the vicinity of East Lake Park, one of the most prominent residential districts among our people in this city. "Eagle Stirte Her Nast" Rev. T. J. Sanford, pastor of Tanner Chapel A. M. E. church, corner Second and Jefferson streets, wishes to announce that beginning Sunday night, July 25, he will preach a series of sermons on some of the most complex subjects in the bible. The subject for the first of these sermons is "The Eagle Stireth Her Nest." This sermon will be delivered Sunday night, July 25. Dr. Sanford has given these subjects considerable thought and study and they are what he delights to call his masterpieces. Anyone who enjoys an inspiring, educational sermon, delivered with force and eloquence, cannot afford to miss this great treat. Sunday night, August 1st, he will deliver the second of these sermons, subject: "Method of Baptism." He especially invites critics, skeptics and teachers of various creeds and doctrines to come and hear what he has to say. More. Wedding Bells Mrs. Stella Barnes and Mr.J. Jackson were quietly married last week. Mrs. Jackson left last week for El Paso, Texas, in response to a telegram stating that her mother was very ill and not expected to recover. Does Your To any Church sending and $1.00 for each addit HOLDS GOOD FOR A The Tribune is $2.50 hard to secure subscriber EARN $10 Lodges, Women's Clubs Official PHOB BOX 1052 ... Mr. Lindsey Indisposed Mr. Clarence Lindsey, Jr., of 1317 East Jefferson street, has been on the sick list the past two weeks, but is improving. Excellent Services Sunday services at Antioch Baptist church were well attended and the pastor, Rev. C. A. Gillmore, preached two soul-stirring sermons. All were benefited by his remarks, and in the evening, one new member was added to the roll. The collection for the day totaled $32.06. Off To Prescott Mr. Clarence Waymiles, notary public, real estate and insurance agent, with offices at 17 South Fourth street, left last week for Prescott where he will locate. Attend Republican Meet Phil Green, Joe Ready and Mrs. Lynn Ross Carter left Wednesday for Prescott to attend the meeting of the state republican central committee which was held in that city on Thursday. All candidates on the republican ticket from the governor down, were named at this meeting, and every republican voter in the state was invited to attend and have a voice in naming these candidates. As we go to press the news of their deliberations has not reached us, but in our next issue we shall be able to present the list complete. To Mile High City Mrs. Jessie James was among the group to attend the republican meeting in Prescott this week. Decision Withheld In the case of the two colored grand lodge, which came before the state corporation commission Wednesday morning, that body failed to reach a decision in the matter, but has promised to make known their findings within the next thirty days. In the meantime, the Rev. J. Henry Clark of Yuma, Arizona, is the recognized grand master of Colored Masons in Arizona. Entertain Texas Visitors Wednesday evening, July 14, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hudspeth, 1342 East Jefferson street, gave a reception in honor of Mrs. Ruby Johnson and daughter of Houston, Texas. A number of invited guests were present to meet the visitors and enjoy the hospitality of the Hudspeths. Miss Johnson and mother, together with Miss Johnson's fiance, Mr. J. Fletcher, will leave soon for Houston where the wedding ceremony will be performed. Home From School Master Ben James, Jr., who has been attending school in California, is home for a brief visit with his parents. Visiting In Hayden Miss Constance Hall; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hall of this city, is visiting friends in Hayden, Arizona. Mrs. Young To Oklahoma Mrs. D. W. Young of 1232 East Madison street, left a few days ago on her annual vacation. She will visit friends and relatives in Oklahoma and Texas, going later to Kansas City, Mo., where she will remain for an indefinite stay. Young People Attention Are you unhappy? Then attend the meeting of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor, Sunday evening, 6:30 at the A. M. E. church, corner Second street and Jefferson. The subject for discussion is "Why People Are Unhappy; the Cure." Interesting discussions are held at all meetings of the society and the subject for Sunday is of unusual interest. A large attendance is desired. A. R. Smith, president, Miss Constance Hall, secretary. Move Into New Home Mr. and Mrs. A. J. 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Can you prove that you were in your own apartments, asleep in your own bed from one o'clock until eight? Answer that." Cavendish tried, but although his lips moved, they gave utterance to no sound. Enright scarcely gave him opportunity. "So, the words won't come. I thought not. Now, listen. No living person—not even my partner—has been informed of what has occurred. The witnesses, I am sure, did not know the nature of the paper they signed. Frederick Cavendish had this will disappear—or at least, that is my theory—in order that he might test you on a slender income. I am able to look upon the whole matter from this standpoint, and base my conduct accordingly. No doubt this will enable us to arrive at a perfectly satisfactory understanding." "You mean that you will maintain silence as to the will?" "Absolutely; as a client your interests will always be my first concern. Of course I shall expect to represent you in a legal capacity in settling up the estate, and consequently feel it only just that the compensation for such services shall be mutually agreed upon." "And your fee?" "Reasonable, very reasonable, when you consider the service I am doing you, and the fact that my professional reputation might so easily be involved and the sums to be distributed, which amount to more than a million dollars. My silence, my permitting the estate to go to settlement, and my legal services combined, ought to be held as rather valuable—at, let us say, a hundred thousand. Yes, a hundred thousand; I hardly think that is unfair." Cavendish leaped to his feet, his hand gripping his cane. You channel back. "Wait!" and Enright arose also. "Not so loud, please; your voice might be heard in the outer office. I said my services would cost you a hundred thousand dollars. Take the proposition or leave it, Mr. John Cavendish." "But—but," the other stammered, all courage leaving him, "I haven't the money." "Of course not," the threat on Enright's face changing to a smile. "But the prospects that you will have are unusually good. I am quite willing to speculate on your fortunes. A memoranda for legal services due one year from date—such as I have already drawn up—and bearing your signature, will be quite satisfactory. Glance over the items, please; yes, sit here at the table. Now, if you will sign that there will be no further cause for you to feel any uneasiness—this line, please." Cavendish grasped the penholder in his fingers, and signed. It was the act of a man dazed, half stupefied, unable to control his actions. In a way it was a confession of guilt, an acknowledgement of his fear of exposure, yet he felt utterly incapable of resistance. Enright unlocked the door, and projected his head outside, comprehending clearly that the proper time to strike was while the iron was hot. Calling Miss Healy, one of his stenographers, he made her an official witness to the document and the signature of John Cavendish. Not until ten minutes later when he was on the street did it occur to John Cavendish that the carbon copy of the will, together with the rough notes in his cousin's, handwriting, still remained in Enright's possession. Vainly he tried to force himself to return and demand them, but his nerve failed, and he shuffled away hopelessly in the hurrying crowds. As Francois Valois trudged along the night streets toward his rooming house he came face to face with a trim young woman in a smart blue serge. "Oh, hello!" she cried pleasantly, bringing up short. Then seeing the puzzled look upon the valet's face, she said: "Don't you remember me? I'm Miss Donovan of the Star. I came up to the apartments the morning of the Cavendish murder with one of the boys." Valois smiled warmly; men usually did for Miss Donovan. "I remember," he said dolorously. The girl sensed some underlying sorrow in his voice and with professional skill learned the cause within a minute. Then, because she believed that there might be more to be told, and because she was big-hearted and interested in every one's troubles, she urged him to accompany her to a near-by restaurant and pour out his heart while she supped. Lonely and disheartened, Valois accepted gladly and within-half an hour they were seated at a tiny table in an Italian cafe. "About your discharge?" she queried after a time. "I was not even asked to accompany Mr. Frederick's body," he burst out, "even though I had been with him a SATURDAY. JULY 17. 1920 year. So I stayed in the apartment to straighter things, expecting to be retained in John Cavendish's service. I even did the work in his apartments, but when he returned and saw me there he seemed to lose his temper, wanted to know why I was hanging around, and ordered me out of the place. Flung money at me, he did, told me to get out, that he never wanted to see me again. Since then I have tried for three weeks to find work, but it has been useless." While she gave him a word of sympathy, Miss Donovan was busily thinking. She remembered Willis' remark in the apartments, "Are you sure of the dead man's identity? His face is badly mutilated, you know;" and her alert mind sensed a possibility of a newspaper story back of young Cavendish's unwarranted and strange act. "Mr. Valois," she said kindly, "would you mind if I asked you a question or two more?" "No," the man returned. "All right. First, what sort of a man was your master?" Valois answered almost with reverence: "A nice, quiet gentleman. A man that liked outdoors and outdoor sports. Best of all, he liked to spend his evenings at home reading." "Not much like his cousin John," she ventured with narrowing eyes. "No, ma'am, God be praised! There's a young fool for you, miss, crazy for the women and his drinking." "I understand that he was dependent upon Frederick Cavendish." "He was, miss," Valois said disgustedly, "for every cent." "Did they ever quarrel?" Do they ever quitter? "I never heard them. But I do know there was no love lost between them, and I know that young John was always broke." "Girls cost lots on Broadway," Miss Donovan suggested, "and they keep men up late, too." Valol laughed lightly. "John only came home to sleep occasionally," he said; "and as for the women—one of them called on him the day after Mr. Frederick was killed. One of those tall blondes with a reddish tinge in her hair. He likes that kind." Miss Donovan started imperceptibly. This was interesting; a woman in John Cavendish's apartment the day after his cousin's murder! But who was she? There were a million carot-blondes in Manhattan. Still, the woman must have had some distinguishing mark; her hat, perhaps, or her jewels. "Did the woman wear any diamonds?" she asked. "No diamonds," Valois returned; "a ruby, though. A ruby set in a big platinum ring. I saw her hand upon the knob." Miss Donovon's blood raced fast. She knew that woman. It was Celeste La Rue. From what Miss Donovan knew of Miss La Rue, she did not ordinarily seek men; therefore there must have been a grave reason for her presence in John Cavendish's apartments immediately after she learned of Frederick's death. A thousand speculations entered Miss Donovan's mind. "How long was she in the apartment?" she demanded sharply. "Fifteen or twenty minutes, miss—until after the hallman came back." "Have you told any one else what you have told me?" "Only Josette. She's my fancee. Miss La Baum is her last name. She questioned me about losing my job, and her questions brought things into my mind that I might never have thought of otherwise. And at last I came to believe that it wasn't Mr. Frederick who was dead at all." Miss Donovan's eyes dilated with eagerness and amazement. "Not Frederick Cavendish! Mr, Valois, tell me—why?" The other's voice fell to a whisper, "Frederick Cavendish, miss," he said hollowly, "had a scar on his chest—from football, he once told me—and the man we laid out, well, his body was a bit burned, but had no scar on his chest." Miss Donovan sprang suddenly to her feet. "Mr. Valois," she said breathlessly, "you come and tell that story to my city editor, and he'll see that you get a job—and a real one. You and I have started something, Mr. Valois." And tossing money to cover the bill on the table, she took Valois' arm, and with him in tow hurried through the restaurant to the city streets on one of which was the Star office, where Farriss, the city editor, daily damned the doings of the world. Farriss, for once, was enthusiastic. "A great lead!" By the Lord, it is! Now to prove it, Stella"—Farriss always resorted to first names—"you drop everything else and go to this, learn what you can, spend money if you have to. I'll drag Willis off police, and you work with him. I'll give you a week—when you've got something, come back!" CHAPTER III. On the Track of a Crime. In the city room of the Star, Farriss, the city editor, sat back in his swivel chair smoking a farewell pipe preparatory to going home. His thoughts were suddenly interrupted by a clatter of footsteps, and, slapping his feet to the floor, he turned to confront Willis and Miss Donovan. Miss Donovan smiled at him. "Great luck! We've got something; and we dug all week to get it." "Well, for Pete's sake, shoot!" de