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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-19

patience; so hope you'll hurry"
"I'll promise it sometime to-
morrow. But another question:
Did your mother read Creek"
oh, yes, she had magnificent
education"
And how about the second Mrs.
Dalrymple?"
The girls lips curled. Il should
say not! Why, she was an ordinary
chorus girl when father married
her!"
Well" said the seer, rising to
assume a poetic attitude, 81 shall
consult my crystals and see what
can find out. If l am not mis-
taken, though, the will will be
probated and you will come into
your inheritance And shall be
the first to congratulate you'll"
After quick friendly handshake.
like boys, Miss Dalrymple walked
gracefully out of the room.
A S soon as she had left, Astro
"A called his assistant and showed
her the cipher. Valeska pored over
it without speaking for sometime.
Finally she sighed and said pathe-
tically, What pity l don't know
Creek"
Cheer up!" said the Master.
with a whimsical grimace. You
probably know as much about it as
the one who composed this childish
little cryptogram did. 1t has the
mark of the tyro upon it,.
Why! how could you tell that"
Suppose a Fiji Islander at
tempted to copy lot of English
that is, the so-called Latin alphabet.
Wouldn't you be able to tell in
stantly that he was ignorant of
the English language? It's the
same here. Anyone who is used
to writing Greek would form the
letters easily and swiftly; would
write, in short. a pure, cursive hand:
These Greek letters here are all
laboriously copied from some
schoolbook or dictionary,
We'll, who wrote it,"
MY dear Valeska." said Astro
soberly, 1.-The infnitesimal vibra-
tons from this locket will. if | abb
sorb myself in contemplation, set
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-19
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took it from a gold chain about
her neck,-a small oval gold locket such as
commonly worn in the COS. The cover being
opened disclosed small photograph of beau
tiful woman in old fashioned round bonnet with
roses framing the calm, serious face.
That's my mother, said Miss Darymple, look
ing over his shoulder.
1T is hardly necessary to explain that. l see
where you got your beauty With def move
and removed the photograph. The back of the
paper covered with Greek letters written mi
croscopically in ink, as follows:
AovoAey oP 6evo vde 0oovoAeov
P,v yc,AeH >vove oPAen on p.eP
"Oh" the girl cried excitedly, Il knew it! 1
knew it! It's Greek, isn't it? Oh, hope you read
Greek! Do your"
Astro smiled. Il read Greek as we'll as do Eng
ish but this unfortunately isn't Greek at all
why isn't it? know some of the letters myself
Look there-isnt that Delta and that Alpha
and PIP"
Yes the letters Greek characters: but they
not Greek words It's cipher, Miss Dalrymple.
The girls face fell. "Oh!" she breathed In her
excitement she was almost leaning on his shoulder
Then she clasped his arm unconscously as she
added, Surely you can read it! You have solved
many mysteries; you have such wonderful occult
could be solved
And so it can I have solved harder ones than
this I'm Yes your ocket is certainly getting in
terestng. I'm sorry that am too busy now to work
it, though. l have several appointments that
can't be postponed Suppose l wire you as soon as
have read it. Or, better I'll send you the solution
direct by messenger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-19

she stood in the doorway, framed
by the black velvet porteres.
Astro the Seer followed his first
indulgent look by second questioning, curious
glance. 'Who is it," No one would have recog-
nized the bthe almost juvenile. olive skinned youth
as the dreamy eyed. languid Master of Mysteries
Valeska alone him in this high spirited
mood
She put her head on one side and looked at him
couuettishy "A lady,. she said tossing her head
archly whom, among all your fashionable clients.
l believe you consider the most charming. most
Astro laughed and nodded Miss Dalrymple?"
The same She was here only last week. 1t IS
very suspicous Beware! She shook saucy nm
ger at him and disappeared :,
The Young woman that next entered assuredly
justified Valeska's adjectives. Indeed, many more
might have been applied to her, though the smile
that appeared on Astro's own handsome face test1-
years old, and of that dark winning, dmpled inno-
cent type that few know how to resist 10 TINS,
there was an appealing look that fiattered mems
vanity Were her brown eyes or her delectaDle
smiling mouth the more lovely to look upon! Astro
himself could not tell. Was it her easy, well bred
grace or her ingenious, girsh candor that most
delighted him? He remembered her dainty hands,
nerbans the most exquisite he had ever seen. Now
they were hidden in her sable muff Her little rosy
face shone like flower under her picturesque Ve1ed
hat her figure slim and charmingly curved was only
partly modified by the modlsh lines OF her black
cloth suit. .c,
She looked at him with big eyes and said, Good
afternoon Mr. Astro. hope you haven t forgotten
me-.
"Scarce1y." was his reply His tone was fattering.
She smiled with innocent roguery, her eyes ex-
ploring the curious decorations OF the great studio
She shifted daintiy at the pleasant smell OF myrrh
that filed the air as she took the seat he offered her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-19

have come tor help, she SAID
I'm awfully puzzled about some
thing, and you told me such Won
derful things last time / came.
that / thought I'd ask you She
showed line of snow white little
teeth.
The Master rested his head
negligently on one slender hand,
and nodded gravely.
IT'S about locket," she contin-
ued.
"Ah! You have lost one:
"No. not at all. / have found
one!"
Astro raised his eyebrows.
"Oh, you re partly right too; tor
it was lost a long time ago. and
have just got it back in rather
remarkable way. You see, it used
to belong to my mother. She died
last wear. returned only in time
to see her for two hours before the
end"
when did you see this locket
1ast?"
Long before mother died. 1t
disappeared mysteriously when l
was abroad. Only yesterday 1t
was returned to me by mail. ad-
dressed to me at my house IN
Yonkers, in a handwriting that
1 can't recognize.
well, don't see what you are
troubled about, then, if you have
got it back"
Miss Dalrymple looked thought
fully at him for a moment. her
cheek resting on her white gloved
hand, as if not quite sure how to
express what she meant. Finally
she said impulsively, well. it's
something so vague and silly it
seems absurd to speak to you
about it. But Fanny and l have
been talking it over and wonder
ing where it came from, and every
thing, and we both have sort Of
queer feeling that it has something
to do, perhaps, with certain letter
my mother once had.
Wait moment. Who is
Fanny"
"Oh, she's my maid-and She 5
a treasure. Indeed, she is more
like friend to me than maid. y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-19

was very careful of it, and kept
it locked up"
LET me see it, said the
Master of Mysteries.
She unbuttoned her coat and
l. x1lA ala
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-19

TADY to see you said Valeska,
the palmist S assistant, max
ing a very pretty picture as
she stood in the doorway, framed
by the black velvet portieres.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-22

Ruef managed very we'll thank YOU BY pleading
guilty under indictment nulfed appeal he able
continue immunity discussions ard promises aid the prosecution
keeping himself of JAIL the day when the higher freed
him from his confession Then he found defing the prosecution
altogether amid broad smiles from all the gafers Those who thought
he foxy be caught may have right
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-22
TheManand His Job
By HEEBlET :. HIpGOOD

American. constructive opumi,ts. SO soono docs the
money market loosen up than everybody turns DIS sNrrhnco
cloud inside and begins the vo, of reconstruction 900 earnest
Nn industrial revival is hand, and the onward march of
progress has actually begun Every American cuisines. man Is
marching and marching forward II is consistent with his
nature stand still marking time lie doesn't believe IN it,
lur standing still IS another way of going backwards
f. IT, Hartman said the other day that ne thought the turn
ing point the panic had been reached "Thc rebound from
the depression has already come he asserts land feel
win steadily progress from this time on
John Wananalcr voices similar sentiment Things
quoting down he says the worst OF business depression
passing, the tide has actually turned and confidence and pros
pcrity will come along gradually
As matter of fact this almost panic by bust
crisis Most of the factories have sold their entire winter
output and have many orders still file Crops have been
good and production unlimited From all that have observed
this not fit setting fer panic This disturbance
mere furry.
The scmmonhy payroll for the steel plants in the Pburg
district week ago SI5oooOoo This is million
dollars above the average and distinctly indicates that consruc
ton work has not been seriously hampercd
Business conditions sound said President Roosevelt in
his message and should put the have into
circulation in order to the needs of bounding prosperity
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-22

LACONIC.
rs the proprietor in?" asked the
visitor.
mo. sir" replied the office-boy,
is he in the city"
Yes. sir
viii he be back soon?"
NO sir.
Tonight"
No, sir"
Tomorrow sometime?"
No, sir"
Did he leave any word for Mr.
Nash?"
No, sir"
The stranger looked at the office
boy sharply. When did he go?"
Yesterday afternoon"
Didn't he say when he'd be back?"
mo, sir"
well, where the dickens is hep
AT the undertaker's.'
What's the matter?"
He's dead. "-Harper's Weekly.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-22
DECLARES GRATING NO CRIME.
California Court Goes the Licensing Officials ETtort Coin
for Fa0Oys in Their Poser

crime In these words killing the indictment in the
case the appellate San Francisco the meat Of
ruling which enough free Scmtz, aside from the alleged
peudcia rulings regarding admission of evidence has brought
widespread severe criticism upon the court the New York World
example cmarng that the decision shocks On
the other extracts from the decision published elsewhere
Indicate there strong showing of mpaa during the trial But
going further and multiplying of the indictment for the
the killed also the which Ref had confessed 1t is held
that the threat by Ruef and Shm that the administration did
thing unlawful In order constitute the crime of eXoron the
threat by which the money obtained be threat do
thing unlawful In the words quoted the merely that
eXtortCn but mot crime to obtain money this In
other words any public official having influence Of value
granting of license other matters is guilty of crime if he
money by threats his influence against whose
business may affect That about saying that public
office is private snap be expected to 60
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-22
FAILED TO WORK.

Yes" said the sad-eyed passenger,
Il married the widow of man VINO
was hanged. and l thought under the
circumstances, l would be able to avoid
odious comparisons in connection with
the late lamented. But l was mis-
taken"
"She praised him just the same, eh?"
rejoined the hardware drummer.
We'll. not exactly" answered the s.
e. p, "but we hadn't beel married a
week until she declared that hanging
was too good for me-"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-22

There any pan the Star thinks Ad-
miral Evans full Admiral unless put up banquet
Advertiser
Oh there and there bill Congress which is de-
signed to make him VceAdmir for the mentioned
Star If there he will probably be u admiral after
If the suggestion at banquet was ever made
it was probably by Neve-specialst Jenkins
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-22

The cemetery proposition regarding which Honolulu
been strangely Indifferent has long been of
monthly statistics tell how many bodies disturbed prepar-
ing for funerals and graveyard ceremonies ending with the shovel
handlers having stand in the coffin floating
they weighted it with EARTH have not been
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-22
BEST HE COULD DO.

Sir" said the irate parent as he
unexpectedly entered the parlor, what
do you mean by kissing my daughter?'
Excuse me-" replied the poor but
otherwise honest young man but /
desired to show my appreciation of
your daughters loyeliness, the kisses
are the only things can afford to give
her at the present stage Of the game"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-22
CHANCE FOR auERICIN LaBOR

Houo Saod 8sg Federal adoption Of the Territorial C"Sf" La
boz Rnr for the Coming Big Construction Contracts
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-22
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: Tales Worth Telling
ON THE CONTRARY

ON THE CONTRARY.
Eph Green-"Ah desires to purchase
ah razor"
Clerk" Safety?"
Eph Green-"No, sab; dis am TO-
social usage. "-Harper's Weekly.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-22

If Haas correctly quoted saying his government will stop
Japanese immigration Hawaii he probably going have
unpleasant with the Japanese Diet Japan
colony of her subjects in these islands and they
able bank emttances from year year would show
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-22

Trent the suggestion Of his for mayor with what
burst Of silence. And silence gives
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-22

Don't smile when you say Happy
New Year," if you are on the aqua
pura vehicle.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-22
own money for labor.

supply the remaining DEFICIENCIES OF life they
planning of the big liners
and travellers the bssu experiences of bargain
day while riding the blue.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-22

Paris seems determined have between the United
and Japan and some Of her have almost fighting
sbv wish weaken the ally which Britain the con-
trolling factor in most world affairs behind the agitation
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-14

AS increase fn business mean. . greater income for voa. Secure the basisess by advertising rT ths Oemocrnt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Married In Ensley.

At the First Baptist church yesterday afternoon, Miss Stella Arnold and MT. Leonard White were married by the Rev F. NJ Woods of Clanton. The brides- maids were Misses Accie and Lanier Snow, and the best man MT. Tom Rowe The ceremony at the church was simple and impressive. The bride was becoming ly attired in a tan travelling suit ana carried brides roses. The maids wore dainty lingerie dresses and carried bou- quet of blue asters and maiden-hair fern. After the ceremony MT. and Mrs. White left for Asheville, N C., where they Will spend their honeymoon. On their return they will commence housekeeping at their beautiful new home on Avenue and Twenty-second street.
 The bride has lived in Ensey number of years, and her charming disposition and lovable nature endeared her to host of friends. MT. White is young man of sterling qualities and holds lucrative position with the steel corpora tion at this point The young couple were the recipients of many handsome presents and the good wishes of their many friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Police Recorder.

Since the adoption of the new code the question has been discussed between some Of the aldermen with reference to the election of a police recorder. A few of the aldermen are in favor of e1ectlng one. while there are others on the board that think 1t unnecessary. The aldermen fav- bring the movement think that it will be a good move in that 1t takes the police judgeship out of politics, thereby elimi- mating the issues that frequently arise as to the assessment of too heavy a fine and to remittances of fines. One alder man, in expressing his views, stated that he did not think it at all necessary. as it would mean an additional expense to the city.
 If the matter is left over to the new Board of Aldermen, when the office is created should 1t be done, 1t will neces- state the fixing of a salary for this par ticular position without the right to re- duce the mayors salary, but should the present board act on the matter 1t would be left to their discretion whether to re- duce the mayors salary on account of the division of the duties.
 The present board will have to fix the salaries for the ensuing term, which can- not be changed by the incoming council. As one of the aldermen expressed it. tho matter furnishes flood for thought" as 1t may come up for discussion at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
BAD NEGROES ARE
 LODGED IN JAIL BesSemer Detectives Make Im-
 portant Captures STEAM SHOVEL DUG OUT Not Seriously Injured By caving Bank at Feeders Gap-Jonesboro citi-
 zens Nominate City Ticket.
 Personal and General.
STEAM SHOVEL DUG OUT
By J. F. LEE.

Bessemer. August 26.-(Special.)- .)- Patton and Parsons have succeeded in landing behind the bars three negroes wholesale grocery house Monday night.
 Immediately upon learning of the robbery Tuesday morning, the two de- tectives started to work on the case and within few hours they caught negro named Joe Slice trying to dis pose of some tobacco and cigars In lis possession they found three sacks filled with the merchandise, and the tools with which entrance to the build ing was effected. When the negro was put through a sweat he confessed to having committed the theft. and i'm ilton and Robert Haynes. Hamilton was caught yesterday evening in a negro pool room on Nineteenth street, and Haynes was captured tonight at the same place.
 The officers were we'll acquaf fnted with John Hamilton, as he has quite a record in police circles, being one of the ne- groes convicted last March one year ago of breaking into several box cars and committing a wholesale robbery. It was not so easy to locate Haynes, however, for they had to go entirely by the description furnished them by the negro Slice, but when they succeeded in landing him this afternoon it is be- lieved that a trio of criminals were caught that have been operating in va rious parts of the city for some time past.
 The tools they used consisted of new ratchet brace, marked just under the breast-piec with the initials J. w; a one-inch Ship bit. and chisel. The plot to rob Waldrop's store was planned Monday night, and, going to the back door, they bored through an opening large enough to enable them to reach inside and lift the bolt that fastened the sliding doors, when the way was opened for them to help themselves, and just how much they carried off could not be ascertained, as there was no way of checking up the stock but it is believed that they carried of more goods than they have so far confessed to having taken
 This is the second robbery of a store that has occurred within the last 12 months, and in both cases tn two well known sleuths have captured the guilty parties within 4S hours after each case had been reported, a record of which they might well be proud
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27

Mir Zuber. a candidate for alderman on the Sugg ticket, and he made short and pointed address. Other speakers were Alderman John Angwin, Sam Mat son, Bob Daniels and others.
 A meeting on behalf of the Sugg ticket was held tonight and was largely at tended A number of short addresses were made by those present. Including the administration candidates, Messrs. John Morrison and Henry Zuber. The Issues were fully discussed and the true status of many matters pertaining to the Fifth ward were explained. The meet ing was very satisfactory to the can didates, whose friends predict an easy victory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
} MARRIED AT GREENVILLE.
Miss Lee Miles Is Married To Mir.
 Thomas Little.

Greenville, August 26.-(Special )-The marriage of Mir Thomas Little of Mont gomery and Miss Lee Miles took place yesterday afternoon at the residence of the brides grandfather, MT. R. S. Lee The Rev w. H. Waggener performed the ceremony in the presence of a few close friends and relatives, and mme- diately afterward the young couple left for their future home at Montgomery.
 The marriage came as a surprise to all, for while 1t was anticipated at no distant date it was not expected to take place so soon. Very sincere wishes of many friends accompany the winsome young bride to her new home.
 c. F. Winkler returned to his home in Birmingham this morning, accompanied by his mother and her little grandson.
 Mrs. George Sowel and son returned to Evergreen yesterday, after a visit of sev- eral weeks to relatives
 The Rev. ". M Blackwelder, J. G. Reynolds. J. G. Little, w. J. Nicholson B. Gamble, of Greenville; Professor Glenn of Forest Home, Professor Macin of Howard college and Dr. w. B. Crump- ton of Montgomery left this morning to attend the Butler County Baptist Asso- ciation of Sardis Church. Those who will go out tomorrow are Mesdames Black welder. J. Beeland, Little. Angle, Nelson and Shaw, Miss Kate McMullin. Miss Eskcw and Dean Blackwelder.
 Miss Corrie Benson of Forest Home spent yesterday with Mrs. M. c. Ken drick, leaving this morning for Birming- ham to visit relatives.