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The Washington times., 1909-07-18
CHAPTER ".
THE UNKNOWN NAN.
TRAINING in self-reliance gives
one presence of mind.

TRAINING in self-reliance gives
" one presence Of mind.
- Moore was used 10 acting and
deciding for himself in an em-
ereency, and there was no delay on his
part in the present crisis
The whole situation mad arisen so
quickly and Unexpectedly that man
might well have been excused for un-
certainty and hesitation as TO just what
were best to do; bat the Georgian s
perceptions worked on hair trigger
Grasping the stout four-legged stool
upon which he had been sitting he
sent it crashing in the direction of the
Chinaman with the dagger. then
sprang Immediately toward the place
where he had seen Milhcent standing
a moment before, her gray eyes wide
with startled fear.
His one idea was that she must be
protected from hurt and carried out Of
the place at once.
The restaurant, with the sudden eX-
tiRguishing of the lights, had become
pitch dark, but as he CROPPED wildly in
the darkness he touched with a great
sense OF relief her sleeve, and the next
moment had her fast in his arms.
She, it appeared. however, did not
take kindly to the rescue In fact,
half frantic with terror, she fought
like q wildcat. kicking at him with her
stoutIy-shod boots and scratching his
face furiously with her sLaTp-pointed
nails
Moore tried in vain to resssuTe her
and gain her confidence.
II am whito man and your friend"
he kept kissing in her ear, but she paid
no heed TO his prOtestations. only re-
slsting and struggling the harder.
He saw that if he was to save her It
must be without her own consent.
A muttered eXe5ratiOn burst from be-
tween his lips, and with a sudden deter
mlnation he crushed her close TO him,
pinloning her with his own left arm
and lifting hev clear from the floor
His right arm was thus left free. and
his plan was to seize with il another Of
those stout fOur-legged stools and, with
this as a. weapon, tight way to safety
for her and himself toward the street.
He grabbed for one: but in the dark
ness his hand went high and only slid
along the surface OF a cable, coming
IN contact with the combination match
box and ash-tray which stood there
This brought a better inspiration,
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ALEXANDRIA SCHOOL
IS WITHOUT A HEAD
Captain Sweeney, Who Was
Chosen, Elected City
Superintendent.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, July IS


The question of who viii be selected
by the city schOl board as principal for
Lee Public School for White Girls to
I'll the vacancy caused by the election
Of Capt. W. IT. Sweeney superintend-
ent Of schools, is creating much inter
est in Alexandra. The board has
elected Captain Sweeney principal Of
Lee School and his term was 10 begin
with the opening Of school next Sep
TENDER. He had practically accepted
the position when elected superintend-
ent OF schools by the State board Of
education
Among the applicants for the position
is Prof. Henry D. Malone who for the
past five years has been a teacher in
the Carne graded school Ga Washing
ton District. Alexandria county. He is
graduate Of Georgetown University.
The funeral of Miss Mary Elizabeth
Goods viii be held from the Methodist
Protestant Church this afternoon al >
O'Clock The services viii be conducted
by the Rev, j, NJ. Holmes The pail
bearers viii be six OF Mrs Goods
nephews-
Eda Alma Diehl. the elevon-months-
old daughter OF John p Diehi, died at
nfr parents nome AT orr HUNT last
evening The funeral was held from
Fort Hunt this afternoon.
: The sanctuary boys of St Mary's
Catholic Church will go on their annual
excursion TO Colonial Beach next Tues
DAY. The bows viii be accompanied Boy
the Rev. Fathers Cutler and Kelly, Fas-
tor and assistant pastor OF ST. Mary's-
Up to date thirty-one dogs have been
taken captive by the dog wagon. OF
this number twelve were released on
their licenses having been secured. ard
yesterday nineteen We're shot by Police
man Frederick GarVey.
"The Believers Safety" was the sub
ject of a sermon delivered al the First
Baptist Church this morning by the
Rev. ". F. Watson, the pastor. "A
Shelter From the Storm viii be the
subject this evening.
At Emmanuel Lutheran Church this
evening the Rev. Mr.. WencheU viii
conduct the services and viii preach.
At the morning services today at
the Methodist Episcopal Church South
the Rev. J. J. Rives occupied the pull
pit and this evening the Rev Osborn
Belt VIII deliver the sermon.
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Synopsis of Chapters Already Published

Tom Moore, a young Georgian, goes 90
New York with slender means 10 complete
his education az the school of mines OF
Columbia College and becomes an habitue
OF the Mott street Chinese restaurant, be-
ing fond OF Chinese cooking He finds
himself spending too much money and
after a fast of three days goes 10 one of
his favorite places for dinner Here he
sees Miss MiliCent Ward, OF Wheeling.
", Va, who is visiting New York with
her friend, Miss Florence Carson, of Chi
cago. whose uncle, Ferdinand Bates, is
showing them the sights of Chinatown
apparently very much against his viii.
Uncle Ferdinand appears extremely
nervous and sd at ease in the restaurant.
constantly urging his companions 10 leave.
While they are talking Moore leans to-
ward their table 10 catch something OF
their conversation and cOiiides with
Chinese who is steaJthiiv creeping toward
Bates. The Chinaman drops a keen edged
dagger and a 'curiously wrought whistle.
Moore dives for the knife. but Is not
quick enough although he secures the
whistle The Chinese demands the whistle
and threatens 20 kill Moore, rushing on
him with the knife uplffted. Moore places
the whistle to his lips and blows a shriI
blast At the sound of the whistle Bates
reels and turns ashen- He clutches at a
table screaming.
s'The signal Of death"
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BOY OF ID YEARS
HELD FOR BURGLARY
Believed to Have Been Person
Who Rihed Store, Then
Turned on Gas.
Turned on Gas.

BUFFALO, \. Y, July IS.-When w.
W. Clark, Of . MetcaIfe street went to
his feed store this morning he found
the place filled with gas.
An investigation showed that burglars
had entered the place and stolen some
small articles, The gas had been turned
on IN full force Later Detective Pat
terson and ChOjnacki arrested Ralph
Norris fourteen years old, on a charge
Of burglary and larceny
They claim to have obtained a CON
fesslon from him Other arrests are ex-
pected to follow.
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A Thrilling Story of The Chinatown
longs
Bv DOUGLAS PIERCE

lowing his cue. had acted more quickly
than himself and touched off a box of
matches on her own account.
Moore faced sharply about to the il
Elimination, then stood paralyZed with
horror.
Old Uncle Ferdinand, pressing toward
the door, had now almost reached the
outside, but at that instant a figure
crOuChing beside one of the tables along
his path--a fair-haired man whom Tom
had not previously seen in the place
sprang up behind the Old man and drove
a knife deep into his back
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BURNED BY ACID.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, July 1S-Hoyden
Mckinley. a fiagman in the employ Of
the Central railroad Of New Jersey. is
under treatment at the Allentown Hos
pital for severe burns Early this morn
ing, while he was investigating a hiss
ing sound on the train, an acid tank ex-
plodeds scattering its contents over his
hands, head and nose. The explosion
was caused by the formation of gas in
the tank.
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MOTORCYCLES.

FOR sALE-Motorcycle almost new: has
not been used more than d dozen times,
Reading STANDARD make 1876 Pa. ave.
jyi6-St'
FOR SALE Reading STANDARD 1905 model.
practically new cheap Tor cash. IZ23 n. Y.
ave. jy3-tf
FOR WEEKEND TRIP or touring select
our Reliance, S135 TO $3.50. AUTO TIRE RE-
P IR WORKS. Sole Agents. 18th and 0 SITS.
N ". Phone 1861 N. iei5-4t
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WORKINGMAN'S WANTS.

wORKINGAIEN-It's never too late to turn
over a new leaf. and see where YOU can
make the pay envelope save yoU a clear IS
note on a fine taiiOr-made suit, slightly used
at s. 20 SO See as about IT, one price
only JUSTH'S OLD STAND. 6l9 u. " ".
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HELP WANTED-MALE.

ANY INTELLIGENT PERSON MAY EARN
GOOD INCOME corresponding for newspa-
pers: experience unnecessary send for par
ticulars. PRESS SYNDICATE, 40, Lock
port \. Y. my2-su-9mo
BOY for real estate Office; must come recon-
mended and give age; not under b BOX
l5l, Times Office. ~
BoY-suong. or man to milk COWS and drive
wagon. r. +. GATES, Takoma Park
BOY-White TO work in lunch room: wages
with room and board 10 good boy. Apply 10lf
~ - ? = Jgt.-1L
BOY-Au around for grocery store; one with
some knowledge Of meat cutting. Apply
~ II 5. ". jyl7-8t'
CARPENTERs-Tw nrst-class for job work
Apply 20 H ". CORDER, rear 81 Vir-
ginia ave. s. W, Monday morning at
o'clock. Bring tools It,
ELEVATOR BOY-CoIored. freight. Apply
the RALEIGH and bring references.
IF you are making less than 500 per
month viii y0u let us increase your salary?
Six weeks time and few dollars is all that
stands between you and good paying posi-
tion. Write us and We viii call and explain
how IL is done AUTOMOBILE COLLEGE
". jy18-2t
1 MADE $50 600 II FIVE YEARS IN THE
mall order business: began win IS: anyone
can start mail order business al home
COCK. S4I Lockport. n Y nyzSu-3mo
LABORERs-20 a. IN. monday. Apply
MERCHANTS TRANSFER AND STORAGE
cos STABLES. Sd and 3 SITS. S. W.
" gSLs-sL
IAN-Young, between Is and / years, who
has some knowledge OF bookkeeping and 20
make himself generally useful around store
Address BOX 40 Times Office It,
MAN OF unquestlonabIe reputation TO repre-
sent us IN Washington, d, c. Address p
o. BOX a. Rome. n y. 5yls-7t"
MEN WANTED. young. strong. robust, ac-
count Increasing business on railroads. for
hremen or brakemen1 experience unneces-
saTy, permanent positions, good pay. so To
500 monthly. promoted to conductor or en-
gineer. $780, $500 monthly; state age, weight
height RAILWAY ASSOCIATION, care
lIuCs- Jglo,-2
PREsSER-Go experienced on ladies' and
gentfemeu's clothes, steady work; good pay.
Call al once, 1854 Florida ave Jyl6-5t
Good, for ladies' and gentlemen's
Clothes. 1872 3lst 81 y. ". Jyl6-8t
LUMBERS-FIrst-c ass non union, TO work
in open shops; must be good lead workers,
Is for eight hours; steady work. MASTER
PLUMBERS ASSOCIATION. PA Nassau
block. Denver. Colo WIZ
ALESMEN-seyen. good. no insurance.
books or bum proposition. but d good article
everyone needs. ". j. BYERS. 3ls Munsey
Building. 1ylS-3ts
EANTED-Wash representative. con-
troll staple line; large commission. position
worth $500 yearly TO man with business ac-
Quaiutauce OF 90 hustler CONSOLIDATED
MIG CO. Rochester y Y It.
WANTED-Draftsman for design of heating
syrteus at $3.50 per diem, Bureau Of Yards
ard Docks. Navy Department. An eXamiua-
tl0u win be held at the Navy Yard, Wash
ington D. c.. July So 1903. TO Ill the above
position. For application and further jnfor-
nation address "COMMANDANT, Navy
Yard Washington, ID. G." jy1s-3t
YOUNG MAN ga the hardware business
give references in handwriting Address n
T. D. Times office. 1ylS-5t-
HELP WANTED-Male and Female.
PREPARE FOR CENSUS AND
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.
EXPERT Coaching-Individual Instr 1ctIon.
YNrrrLrP STATE 100 Ihth Tel l1g9
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SPECIAL SUMMER SALE Of high-grade
pianos and player pianos at bargain prices
and on easy terms; 30 new $500 uprights al
500; 20 regular S400 uprights at $500; 20 regu-
lar $500 uprignts at S4Oe A number Of used
pianos including knabe, VOse, SOhmer, Stein
way, Stieff, Ivers Pond. etc, at prices
ranging up from $780, Don't miss this
chance. o, J. DEMOLL & CO.. cor. 18th and
C. SITS. iyS-tf
SHOP WORN SEWING MACHINES.
$50 drop head ger............... 500
$50 drop head Wheeler q Wilson---..-...... 20
New sewing machines g per month.
Cleaning 5Gc. Open Evenings
y. r. GIVEN, 625 Pa ave s Z
faTS-t-
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SEWING MACHINES

Remodeling Sale Of Sewing Machines.
one Of the greatest sewing machine bar
gains ever offered in Washington JUST
THINK. a nice new high arm drop head
sewing machine regular S35 value to 20 al
Sla50 Sl1ger. Wheeler q Wilson. Standard
and other makes reduced accordingly We
must close out about > sewing machines al
once, in order to make room for the work
men to remodel our store All sewing ma
chimes sold by us are fully guaranteed for
ten years
Don't forget TO ask for the free sewing
machine. The best sewing machine in he
world, at
ROBERTSON'S
1910 It'll ST.
Open Evenings till O'Clock.
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EXPERT AUTO REPAIRING

FIRsT-CLASS prompt repairing by comBe-
tent mechanics at reasonable rates. cars
carefully stored and kept clean. THE
DEWEY GARAGE, 1919 L 81. y. ". Phone
North 1850 1ylV-aJt
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STORAGE

GET OUR ESTIMATE on absolutely fire.
Droof storage, moving. packing. UNITED
STATES STORAGE CO.. ES-420 10th st. y.
n W. Main GZ2s. je29-tf
FIDELITY STORAGE CO. 1920 d ST N ".
Ii you will inspect this warehouse and note
the cleanliness ana manner OF storing fur
piture We feel certain Of your patronage,
1 Gao rooms. lndestrucLb-e- Carpets cleaned
Nuh proof storage. Estimates furnished.
aDZl-90t
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" ~~~' = IL W y ~ 4 X OOAkO.
wANTED-Country board by married coupIe.
quiet country nome nee any car line. state
terms terms J. Il. d. l-23 T. n E jy1s-2t'
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
MAIL ORDER BUSINESS; wei esfabIIsTo-+
and paying fine; excellent proposition for
hustLng energetic man, THORNTON. 1505
o 80 ~ " Jyl6-3t'
CAFE AND OYSTER business. 9Th 81 \
W, old established, paying excellent. sar1e
owner many years. THORNTON. 1895 IA.
ave n W jyl5.IF1Ss
NOTION sTCf.E, suitable for LADY; \ W
location 70 3mtng houses. 500 10 81 500. an
locations. THORNTON, 1905 Pa ave. N "
- - 100.
GROCERY confectionery; excellent busi-
ness; cheap rent living rooms suitable for
hustlng woman less than value THORN
TOY, 1906 Pa. ave. jy15l6IS
MILLINERY BUSINESS; central down town
business street excellent stock and location:
right price. SEE this. THORNTON. 1906
IA ave. b w. jyl5.I6.h-
LUNCHROO1I ana cafe; near Union station.
good proposition cheap, must sell by LIST OF
august BOX ISL, Times office. jy1S-3t'
REMOVAL NoTICE-wM THORNT0T
Business Broker. now located at 1905 Pa ave
y W. Room IL. For ali kinds business
places see THORNTON as above. jylS-3ts
INFORMATION NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in
vestment opportunity, where few thousand
dollars could be prohtaby invested wish to
hear from anyone having stock for sale IN
Industrial or mining proposition; no liquor
proposition considered. Address by mail only
GEORGE r. CURRIER, Room 25g c. as
West Monroe ST., chicago Il. jyIS-2t'
SUCCESs-ALdOST CERTAIN selling mer-
chaudise by mail, make several thousand dol
cd r.H
furnish everything nd show you how: SIS
10 500 necessary. e.. d. p. LACKEY, Z232
LaSaIle st., chicago lt'
LUNCH ROOM for sale: doing nice bust
ness. fine location compelled TO sell imme-
diatelyi investigate this, q bargain. Jyl7-3tt
FOR sALE-chssp, small grocery store.
1871 Columbia ST. N- W jyl7-3ts
FOR sALE-Highest class moving picture
theatcr. money maker proprietor has other
business interests reasons for selling. saeri-
fee price for immediate purchaser. For par
uculars apply 1916 Pa ave n w. between
hours - and l. Jylo-Jt'
FOR sALE-Varsety store. whole OF part;
$500 1872 lith 81 T. w. jyl6-3t
A FRENCH Cleaning establishment Tor
Iaces and lingerie To- one or two ladies having
a knowledge of ane laundry work; reasonable
price. Inquire sll * 81 y W. jyl6-5t
FOR sALE-ReasouabIe il sold at once:
good paying bakery and confectionery old
stand on 9Th ST, H. Va owner leaving city
BOX ia. Times uiice- jy-5-7t"
AT YELLOW FRONT TRUNK AND HAIR
NESS SHOPS. IS'h ami II SITS. N. w, we
have large variety OF t.u. Ks, harness. Wag-
ous buggles and " aEoE wheels TO sell; your
price, our specially, trunk repairing Phone
NJ 1921 NJ. JyS-tf
WANTED-The assistance of GOOD U-o-
mOter 10 help organize stock company OF
exceptional merit only Oue-teuJh OF the cap.
itaI stock TO be Sold can make $40. 900 IN
very short time. Address BOX 8 Times Of
fee 1e2S-I
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FOR SALE-Three new cash registers. cheap
SCHMID'S BIRD STORE. 72 12th st n "
jyl6-3ts
STANDARD MAKE upright piano. SIS; fine
square pianos, 50 monthly payments, big
bargain In player piano.. open evenings
HELBlG BROS Estab. y years. 1872 9TH.
jy15-tf
FOR SALE-When we move to our new
building, bank safe, 5Sxs6x40 inches; dfrec-
tors table, 6 feet long; chairs and etc. The
POTOMAC SAVINGS BANK, 82nd and II
SITS \. W. jyI4-7t
FOR SALE carloads OF window and deer
screens and ali kinds Of screen material at
lowest prices; screens from 15c up Screens
made 10 order. KLEEBLATS. 18th and II
n. Z my4-90t
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Eda Alma Diehl. the elevon-m0nths-
old daughter Of John j. Dieni, died at
her parents home at Fort Hunt last
evening The funeral was held from
Fort Hunt this afternoon.
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FLOOR OIL.

c. n. HUNTERS sanitary dust killing floor
oil keeps the floors clean and bright. gives
them polished fulshs sue EaIlo-., delivered.
Phone Main 545S. Odice lI3 Pa ave. N W
Good for your furniture Try it, Wanted
agents everywhere. jyl4-6t
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PLAYS

MOVING, PACKING. SHIPPING.
WASHINGTON FURNITURE co.'s EX-
PRESS, 9Th and n w; reasonable rates:
best service. North Z250 mh3-tU. tn. SUIT
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HELP wANTED-Male and Female.

PREPARE FOR CENSUS AND
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.
Expert Coaching-Individua Instruction.
INTERSTATE, 729 18th NV. Tel. NJ. 1913
jel3-Su.m ". f-tf
LADIES and gents wanted. Georgetown
Amusement Co, sd and SITS. y. W. Call
any time. II"
yVANTED-We want all students who have
failed in the public schools 10 come to as
for Personal REVIEW WORK so they
can pass for the next grade
Woods Commercial School,
81 EAST CAPITOL ST.
jyi2-7t
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The sanctuary boys of St Mary's
Catholic Church will 90 on their annual
excursion TO Colonial Beach next Tues
DAY. The BOYS viii be accompanied bV
the Rev. Fathers Cutler and Kelly, pas
tor and assistant pastor OF ST Mary's.
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Up to date thirty-one dogs have been
taken captive by the dog wagon. or
this number twelve were released on
their licenses having been secured. and
yesterday nineteen were shot by Police
man Frederick Garvey.
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''The Believers Safety" was the sub
ject of a sermon delivered al the First
Baptist Church this morning by the
Rev. ". F. Watson. the pastor. "A
Shelter From the Storm will be the
subject this evening.
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The funeral Of Miss Mary Elizabeth
Goods viii be held from the Methodist
Protestant Church this afternoon at >
O'Clock. The services will be conducted
BIS the Rev. j. NJ Holmes. The pail
bearers viii be six OF Mrs Goods
uepheWs.
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BICYCLES


WE BUY AND SELL
SECOND HAND BICYCLES
c. 7. HUNTER. The BicycIeman, 113 Pa. ave.
jyl5-7ts
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WANTED-SALESMEN.
SITUATIONS wANrED-FEMALE.

YOUNG LADY graduate in domestic science
from the summer school az the university
Charlottesville. Va. desires position de-
OF high-Cass food products state
salary and give particulars. Address G. O.
c., Lock Box ll9, Charlottesville, Va.
iNIS-2-s
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At Emmanuel Lutheran Church this
evening the Rev. Mr.. Wencheu viii
conduct the services and viii preach.
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LAW AND COLLECTIONS.

ALL CASES, ALL COURTS. Collections
everywhere. u. s LEGAL CORP, s07 Bond
Bldg jyl3-0
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SPIRITUALISM.

M8IE. CORNISH. GIFTED MEDIUM; reads
your life correctly; gives names, facts; daily
and Sunday. 60f Sd St n. E. cor. F. near
Union station. Ladies only. iy7-tf
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-20
SCHOOL AND COLLEGE, WORN
Progressive Activities in Local and
Distant institutions.
PLANS FOR HE NEW YEAH
Comparative showinE of Enroument
I'm the LARGE Institutions of
Bearninn-General Edu-
cutional News

The officials OF the state university are
REttating the selection OF SOM one to de-
liver the commencement Grafton. The uues-
ton is whether TO get a statesman" or 8
school man.
The agitation indicates that the univer-
sity desires TO change from the STATES
man" TO the achdmic man. The states
men who have addressed graduating
classes Of the State university during the
last few years have delivered what some
OF the hearers consider political speeches
and In two recent cases the speeches were
opposed 10 the opinions Of a great majority
Of the audiences.
Senator Charles Towne who started out
in his address in q manner 70 please the
entire audience some two years ago, fin
ished with q TRADE against the dominant
party Of the country.
John Sharp William discussed the Negro
question. and while his speech was not 9
TRADE against the eolored man. Mr.. VIII
uams suggested immigration Of the Negro
up north.
In as much as there was a oolored grad.
uate In the class. tho senator was severely
criticised for his u~tterances.
Sc both speeches left dark brown tastes
in the mouths Of many. The present sen.
Tor class desires to avoid this next year
and probably viii secure a speaker wht
pays no attention to politics.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-20
For the Woman Who
HaS Beautiful Hair


The beauties in the Anna Held chorus
are famous for their pulehritudt. Their
coirfures add a great deal TO their charms.
How they can manage such abundance
OF beautiful rressss day In and day out,
keeping always the amt weil-sroomed
appearance. Is beyond the ken Of the aver
age woman. But. listen whiie ] whisper,
these girls depend altOge-her upon dry
s-hampooiRg to keep their hair fine and
glossy.
They mix 4 ounces OF powdered orris
root with ! ounces OF therox, and they are
prepared for a seasons shampoolng. once
CT twice q week they sprinkle q tablespoon
nal " this mixture on TIE head and then
brush the powder well through the hair
TAuI is all there Is 10 Il. and they have es-
capped the bother and discomfort that ae-
company washing, rinsing and drying the
hats toEcther with the danger o. catching
cid.
Enc wonderful results they achieve with
tserCx cuuvinces me that II is the only
tt.us .hBt car grow hair, for their hair ii
luur AID In addition TO being
fut end luStrous.-Adv.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-20
Library Owners
Shown IN Records
Claim Of St. Louis People to Lots
Causes Dispute Heirs OF
August BehIels.

Investigation Of lhs facts Of record CON
corning the claim Of Augustus Beh-e ems OF
st. Louis to the lots ca which the Omaha
city library STANDS shows this state OF
affairs:
May IA, 1877, Byron Reed sold to Barnette
Behrens lots 16 and It, block s5DLs. for SO.
or this amount Behrens put up sos IN cash
and gave a mortgage for SS25, balance OF
purchase price.
Behrens died March %. 1875. leaving a
widow, Mary, and q son, Augustus, the
present claimant 10 the lots. Stephen
hathaway was appointed special admins
traitor. Early in lS7B Byron Reed proceeded
to foIeclose his purchase mortgage, Hath
away, Mrs. Behrens and her son being de
~endants. The two lots were SOLD at public
sale March 10, Io79. By special Master A. M
Chadwick. who gave a deed for them u
Byron Reed. The latter owned the lUts
frGm that rfIne 10 his dea1n, in 1Gsa, wher
he willed them to the city.
OLD residents recall thai Byron Reed did
not want to take the lOls back under hi!
mortgage, bu4 could not collect the DaiGnc,
Of purchase price, and had 10 sue Oh thi
mortgage. Al that time the lots were Low
and considered Of so little value that thert
was practically no demand for property il
that block.
Lot Ia, adjoining the two bought from
Reed by Behrens, was held by the latte
by adverse possession, according 10 Tn
claim pending before council, and the Clain
does not seem TO lay any stress on Au
gVstus Behrens right to this lot. Lot
Is not mentioned in the claim. aithUug.
that was one Of the lots directly purchased