$&am Affair by jKouis- Jtacif KWNOPSI8. Captain Arthur Pelham, arriving in T.ondon from Bombay, India, after several years’ absence, la told by a railway porter of hla strong resem blance to Sir Arthur, who he says was killed In France. Pelham declares that hln oousin la very much alive. Jenkins, the porter, tells of words he heard the supposedly dying man repeat and declares that these names have been seen signed to personal items In the "Agony Column" of a London newspaper. After going to a hotel. Captain Pelham decides to Join in the fun ajid writes a personal addressed to "Matador and Vaquero" who had signed the ones which drew h!« at tention. He warns both that "Bull'* is after them. * Scotland Yard will know of this In the morning." remarks one of the clerks In the advertising office. • On a midnight walk Pelham walks through th« gates of the family manor sai-1 immediately is set upon by an ther-' Intruder. A policeman catches Him but allows his assailant to es 9,' and' x\ hat relation does ’69,’ bear to Sir Arthyr Pelham?” “And why does Sir Arthur rush off to Scotland, leaving his mother, his fiance*, and another lady, protected only by some timid servants, In a house which, to put it mildly, Is not the safest of residences?” said Som ers. "After reporting an attempted burg lary to the police, and being well aware, I suppose, of last night's mix up outside his front gate?” rejoined Prldeaux. "Anil not without knowledge of a lurking suspicion in Miss Phyllis Daunt s mind brought about^ by the concealment of his movements this morning and the queer-sounding tele phone messages she had received re y," chimed in Somers, he two men were thinking aloud. They were perplexed, a trifle fascin ated perhaps, by a strange Jumble of circumstances which hardly con cerned them, since their actual quest was for a Net of dangerous rogues who had imperilled the state during the anxious years of the war. For a few seconds there was al ienee. Then Prideaux spoke. "It seems to me—" he Itegan; but the sentence was never completed,, because the telephone rang, and Pel ham rose to reply. "Drummer, I expect,’’ he said. “He knows I'm at home, and his orange growing friend is probably a bit vexed at this afternoon's Interruptions to his stock lecture . . . Yes. Hello! Yes. Oh, Miss Daunt . . What's that? . . flood Lord! ’ Hold on! Mr. Somers and Mr. Prideaux are here, and I must tell them.” He turned to the detectives, and even they, case-hardened though they were In the strange and crooked ways of life in a great city, were startled by his words: "Daily Pelham is dead! It Is feared she has been'murdered! Miss Daunt has Just telephoned for a doctor, and is now'sending for the police!” CHAPTEK V, - _ The €. I. I». In Action. Prideaux sprang up and snatched the receiver out of Pelham’s hand. Ills was the sudden alertness of a fox-terrier reposing on a drawing room carpet and confronted unexpectedly with a full-grown cat. "Go ahead. Miss Daunt!" he cried. “It’s Prideaux speaking. Thenceforth, for a minute or more, the others in the room only heard the rasping metallic sounds into which the telephone converts every human voice when the listener is not ■s^iiar enough to distinguish what is being said. Prideaux did not break in. lie allowed Phyllis to tell her story In her own way. At the end he gave a volley of instructions with quick incisiveness. “Don’t permit the room or the body to be disturbed in the least de glee. . . Yes, 1 appreciate your dif ficulties. The servants and you your self could not avoid touching Lady Pelham before you were convinced she was dead. Ask the doctor to wear gloves when lie makes his ex amination. At any rate, leave every thing us it stands now. I’ll be with rnu in fi minutes or thereabouts. Tell the first policeman who arrives that I am on my way. I’m sorry you are mim-d up in such a tragedy, but it , annot* be helped now, so try and calm yourself." Ilo hung up, waited a few seconds until I nr line whs disconnected and then called for the number of the Murtluke police station. As It hap pened, he got through at once, and was informed that the butler from (Vdar Dodge Imd Just that moment run In, breathless with haste, to say that Dady Pelham had been stabbed, presumably by a man who hml called after dinner, and was received by her in her private suite. He repeated the directions as to non-interference with the room In which the crime had been committed, and asked ttiat the butler should be questioned Instantly with regard to the appearance and clothing of th* i suspected murderer. The officer in *»rup was i.o inm new" oi um should he withheld from the tntil the* following morning, the benefit of his two com . rattled »»ff a resume of -Jwls Daunt had told him. ee Indies had finished din Cre sit liner in the garden, ^lten a matt informed Lady j Kenuenmri nan faiien fc£V»k the name a a l»* In* to my cigars,” said Somers. “We may have a. late session. And a light overcoat, too. Goodness only knows where we may bring* up be fore the night is through.'* The Superintendent's quiet accept ance of the tragedy reminded his host of the calm way in which an ex perienced chief of the staff would deal with some dramatic turn of events during a fluctuating battle as revealed over the 'phone. Prl deaux, of course, had vanished at once. The others followed leisurely, and were soon seated in a taxi. “You may have to meet the butler, the maid, and any others who saw Monsieur Raymond Carre," said Somers, speaking in the same placid, thoughtful tone as before. "Ser vants are never good at descriptions of strange callers, but they may re cognize certain points supplied by you if, let us eay, ‘Matador* or *Va quero' is the murderer. I fear not, however. Those scoundrels have nerve, I admit, but it demands some thing like the sheer heedlessness of insanity that one of them should commit this crime when they know they have been seen this very day. Of course, 1 am jumping at con clusions—a had -habit 1 seldom ill duige in—but tins business is so curiously complicated that one can only follow up a line of reasoning until It Is proved mistaken, or sug gests Rnottfer.’’ "One thing strikes me st once as extraordinary, almost phenom enal," said Pelham. "Anoss the room. Now I am able to do a pretty fair day’s work, and my neighbors are amazed at the effect.” J. D. Miller of Chicago writea: “We have been using Lyko in our family and find it the best tonic for stomach and bowels we have ever used. ” F. R. Rsrker of Florlds is soother who writes in prsise of Lyko. He sayst “My wife's health was all run down and she has greatly im proved since taking Lyko.” Lyko Is a scientific preparation containing pure medicinal ingredi ents each or which has a beneficial actum on some part of the system. It has a mild hut effective laxative action which gets rid of contt.ipa tion. It also stimulate* a ia».y stomach to normal action and im proves digestion so that the body ab*ori>« the full strength from the food. As many ailments come from a disordered digestive system or from a clogged uo condition of the bowels, Lydco helps to remove one of the great causes of discomfort and illness. Certain ingredients in Lyko have a direct and beneficial action on the kidneys and llverj othersrfgiv* strength to the nervous system and prevent what is known as nervous fatigue and mental exhaustion. Practically every part of the body ia helped to return to its full health and strength by Lyko. And a healthy body means physical and mental power, magnetic personal ity, the appearance that brings ad miration and confidence. If you are frail, weak, suffering frnm a “breakdown’'or if you feel inactive, lacking in energy, unable to compete with active people, if you look and feel old, let Lyko give you new vim end vigor. Donot delay. Begin at once. Let Lyko do for you what it has done for so msny others l.yko Is sold hy lending druggists. Ask your dealer for It. SoU Manufactorors Lyko Medicine Company New York Kansas City, Msa Lyko is sold by leading druggists. Always in stock at Braton Drug Co. x sd vM'i (••mss t« Man Taken to Texas to Face Murder Charge Kearney. Neb.. Nov. 22.—Heavily shackled, Vern Stiles. 24. wanted in Texas on cffarnes of murder and pay roll robbery, started south yesterday In custody of Sheriff Allen Wheat of Liberty county, Texas. Stiles was arrested here several day* ago by Sheriff Sam Parr, while working on a farm west of Kearney as a oornhusker. Ho made no at tempt to liido his Identity, hut in sisted that he was Innocent of any attempt to rob a bank. Sheriff Wheat states that tie- spe cific charge to lie pressed against SJtiles is that of highway robbery, alleged to have been committed in Liberty, Tex., when an oil company paymaster was robbed of $1,200. The visiting officer stated that Stiles was also suspected of having shot and killed an intended highway robbery victim In another Texas county. Grand Gland Men Fined $100 Each on Booze Charge Grand Island, Neb., Nov. 22.—As the result of a police raid, Ras Jor genson, Homer Brown, Jr., and Wtf liain Henson pleaded guilty to liquor charges and were fined $100 each. Charles Nielsen pleaded not guilty, but was convicted on trial and fined In the same sum. Alfred Jones de nied guilt and his trial was continued. Police had the assistance of an opera tive and are determined to keep after th« bootleggers. '“Give Once for AH” Community Chest Week Xmas Candies and Nuts Friday we open our Bargain Baiement Candy Department. Here you will find a large assort ment of Christmas candies and nuts at greatly reduced prices. Bargain Basement Burgess-Nash Company. "EVERYBODYS store _ _ - - — —- ■ -- ■ ■ ■ ■■■ 11 * *'‘ Household Club Plan of Extended Payments Your purchases will be stored for you until you are ready to have them delivered. Some of the many ar ticles to be selected that show not only foresight, thoughtfulness and good teste, but which class you as an employer of the greatest of all factors of American home-making—THRIFT. Baby Carriage* Bicycle* Camera* Carpet* Cedar Cheit* Chinaware Clock* Firele** Cooker* Floor Lamp* Go-Cart* Living Room Suites End Tablet Dining Room Suites Mirrors Ferneries Bedroom Suites Writing Desks Sewing fcabinets Smoking Stands Chairs Kitchen Cabinet* Kodak* Luggage Phonograph* Piano* Portiere* Rug* Silverware Stove* Sweeper* Waihing Machine* Further details will be furnished by any « salesperson or at the Household Club Plan Offices—Sixth Floor. Sale of Silverware The intimate personal appeal of silver and the variety to which it may be put, commends it as a most pleasing gift. The sterling and plated ware we are showing is selected from the best products of the day. No finer gift, no matter the occasion, can be imagined. Salad Forks Set, $7.00 to $25.00 Many beautiful patterns are shown in both sterling and plate. Nicely boxed for gifts in set of six. Cake and Bread Trays Each, $5.00 to $15.00 Very fine quality plate used in these most attractive dishes. Knives and Forks $2.75 to $18.00 A very practical grift and always appreciated. Hollow handled knives are preferable. Creamer and Sugar Set, $5.95 to $35.00 No housewife ever has too many sets of creamers and sugars. Candlesticks and Bud Vases 10-inch octagon candlesticks and bud vases, reproduction of Dutch silver. Specially priced. Candlesticks, pr., $2.49 Bud vases, each, 81.49 rvi*in rioor Sale of Clocks For Your Mantel Clocks for Christmas Show Thoughtful Consideration. Buy on Our House hold Club Plan. $11.50 “The Sensation” This is a beautiful hand rubbed brown mahogany fin ished case, with Gilbert .8 day pendulum movement and cathedral gong. It has an opaque dial with strong Oil win sash. 10 inches in hcigjjt. 18’2 inches in width. $16.50 “The Mode” .Simplicity and grace of this solid mahogany Tambour clock with its lustrous satin finish make it a favorite everywhere. Fitted with best Gilbert 8-day pendulum move ment, gold finished Berkshire sash and silver dial. It has the cathedral gong. SMa inches in in height. IT’s inches in width. $14.50 “The Normal” In graceful simplicity and beauty of outline this clock compares favorably with more expensive models. Rich brown mahogany finish, dependable 8-day pendulum movement, opaque dial and sturdy gold finished sash. Famous two tone Normandy chimes. 10 inches in height. 21 inches in width. “The Trophy’ <.'harm;ngly graceful, slen der mouldings emphasize the curves of the top and sides. Hand-rubbed solid mahogany, dependable 8-dav movement, silvered dial and Berkshire sash. Normandy two-toned chime*. 91? inches in height. 21 inches in width. M am F loor . Furniture Reed Fernery $4.65 Assorted colors, are shown in these genuine reed ferneries. Four-Poster Bed $24.50 Colonial four poster bed of combination mahogany, single or full size. * Mahogany End Table, $2.98 Hand rubbed finished ma hogany end table. Tea Wagon $21.65 Drop leaf tea wagon with separate glass tray, rubber I tired artillery wheels. 4 Unfinished Break fast Suite, $19.85 E-pieee unfinished breakfast suite, consisting of a table and I four chairs. Console Table $9.85 Mahogany finished half round console table. Tilt Top Table $9.95 A-wide vnriety of shapes and and finnishes are shown in I these tables. Windsor Chairs $7.50 Suitable for de«h or dining j room. Book Blocks, $4.75 Solid mahogany book blocks of great beauty. This will make a wonderful gift. Mahogany Smoker $8.50 Genuine muling any humidor smoking cabinet. Others us low as $4.25 Wespico Mirrors $15.85 Any number of attractive styles and shapes from which to choose. Spinet Desk, $26.50 Mahogany spinet desk of fine detail. Sale priced. Foot Stools, $3.98 t \\ it h nn*ort*d fab ric*. Gate-Leg Table $24.50 Solid mahogany gate leg table. Fauna I lam Kitchen Utensils For Thanksgiving Muffin Pans Heavy muffin tins, 6-cup <« pacity.45 f 8-cup capacity .55C 12-cup capacity.8oC Mixing Spoons Solid bowl mixing spoons. ' ach.lOr Slotted aluminum mixing spoons, each .29f Dunlap Beater Dunlap beaters that w h i p cream, beat eggs or whip may- , onnaise dressing, complete with bowl .... . . S‘»r Pie Plates Heavy tin plates, each. . . JOO Mixing Bowls Yellow mixinsr bowls in sets of 5. consisting of a 6, 7, 8. 9 anil 10-inch bowl, set . 81.29 Graiers Kounit tm craters with three cratinc surfaces, coarse, me dium and fine, each.15c Roaster Wear-Kver aluminum roaster with rennivable rack—in three mzcs. 83.95, 84.95, 85.93 “Lisk” Roasters I.isk self-bastinc, seamless roasters in oval shapes, made with inside removable tray. Sixes— 13x9x6 4 .82.25 17x11x7 . 82.50 19x11x8*4 .82.75 19 4x12 4x8 4 .83.00 204x134x84 .83.50 21*4x144x104 .84.75 Fourth Door Food Choppers Universal food choppers of cast iron. One piece frame with spiral feed screw, all finely tin ned. Each chopper complete ^ith four cutters. No. 0 size,— 11 So value, SI.50 No. 1 size— $2.25 value, 51.95 No. 2 size— $2.75 \aliie. 32.45 No. size— ?:>.25 value, 52.95 Egg Beaters White handled eQ Tonic . OJeC Drugs $1.00 Listerine, CQ 14-ox. size.OJ7C 25c Listerine. 1 Q 3- oz. size . XS7C $1.25 Bayer’s Aspirin, QO 100 in bottle.5/OC 30c Phenolax 1 Q Wafers . JL27C 35c Rubbing Alcohol, 19c 25c Witch Hazel, 1 Q 4- oz. size . X57C 55c Hr. West’s Tooth O _ brush . *50 C 50c Squibb'* Tooth OQ _ Paste. $6aeC 35c Nail Brushes, *5/f r* ill bristle* ...... ■* »C Toilet Water and Perfume $1.00 Trailing Arbutus /?Q Toilet Water .OofC $1.00 Mavis Toilet gQ .Water, new style. . OJ7C *1.00 lilac Vegetal foi gQ after shaving . . OJ/C $1.50 bottle Narcissus Von dome Kxtract, $1.29 - 00 Djn Kii •* aq Kxtract.

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