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The Detroit times., 1909-01-08

Sam Berger says that he will take
another whirl at Al Kaufman. whom
he thinks has gone back
The Detroit times., 1909-01-08
The Man
Who Stole
The Earth"
By ". Holt White.
CHAPTER Lli.-(continusd.)

CHAPTeH LIt.-(Coutihueo.)
II was indeed a night which requir'
ed the alertness and attention OF all.
The watch and watch system had TO
be abandoned. From dark to dawn
anxley sat at the steering gear, while
Strong and the rest OF the men search
ed the llackness. fearful lest they
should lose track OF the enemy.
At sun I'D the clouds lifted and the
day broke clear and hne. And short
|ly after b o'clock Strong guessed that
the town over which they were pass
ing was Chatillon.
AS though to aid tho king. the wind
mad shifted still more to the north
ward. and the balloon was making
good speed, SO that shortly after y
o'clock Strong. through his glasses,
WAS able 10 observe the dim mass OF
Paris In the distance.
Still. hour after hour. the balloon
iabored heavily along, while the Vic
tor held her ever in sight.
At about 10 O'Clock Ludwig put the
balloon up into the wind little. and
|it became apparent to Strong that the
king was making for the northern
boundaries Of Paris. But It vas not till
close on noon that he realized that
their precise destination must be the
Bots dc Boulosne. And Paris awoke
to it, latest sensation.
He and the other men were too
busy to waste time In pesrinE through
their glaAses at any commotion their
Appearance might cause below. They
realized that the Journey must have
como pretty night to an end when they
f,oated over the Alice dc Lonschamps
Here the balloons helm was put up
a tribe 30 that she might cross the
lake. and then it was obvious that the
long chase was at an end, for tho bal
loon was put right about and head
into the wind above the clearing which
Hes between tho lake and Ia Muette.
Slowly they put her down. the Vic
tor hanging hawkwise overhead.
Then 81 Was that Wildney uttered
a little cry. For through his glasses
he had detected q big red motor car
creeping along the Alec des Fortifica-
tions, the occupants OF which were pat.
entity interested In the occupants o:
the balloon.
strong swore q little under his
breath. He said aloud
"If that car is for his majesty we
shall have the very deuce in tracking
them"
As he spoke the balloon fell quiv-
erinG to the earth. A crowd OF people
who had been rapidly gathering rusi'-
cd toward her and the motor car shot
forward end turned up toward the
clearing.
That car" said Strong. with con.
viction, Twill take them into Paris,
and our only hope OF following their
course Through the streets lies In the
"Di.'"
So he signallsd to Arbuthnot to put
alongside tho Victor.
Even while Strong climbed from toe
Victor into the ~Di" . hundred hands
pulled tho balloon down and held her
fast, and there rose from the Bots a
hubbub of voices.
Strong sat with Arbuthnot In the
"Di," watehful and alert. His glasses
never left his eyes. and he WAS forced
to admire the delightful calm Of the
King.
Even from that height Strong could
SEQ that his majesty left the answers
of all queries and all the practical de-
tails which arise on the descent Of a
balloon to Col. Conrad.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-08
GRAND RAPIDS MAN AND
AFFINITY ARE ARRESTED

MUSHROOM. Mich. Jan. 7--(Spe-
cial) -Plannlng a trip' 10 California
with his affinity. J. V. Abbott, and
Mrs. Ethel Kimball. OF Grand Rapids
were arrested here today on complaint
OF Mrs. KimbalI's husband. Abbott
says he met Mrs Kimball f. n Grand
Rapids department store.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-08
SOCIAL BARS ARE
BEING LOWERED
IN CAPITAL
CLIouEs AND SETS NO LONGER
DICTATE WHICH PERSON
SHALL BE couNTENANcED-
MERIT is NOW RECOGNIZED.

WASHINGTON, Jan. with the
adv ent OF the New Year society once
again circles around the White House.
and from the moment officialdoni.
with all the pomp and circumstance
than can be evolved from It's environ.
ment, passed In review before the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt at the
an aual reception oil New Years
mts ming social life at the capital
takes on added interest.
No longer are entertainments cir
cumscribed by sets" or cliques. but,
wheel within a wheel, concentring at
the White House. national society re-
solves itself into homogeneous
whole and cosmopolitan Washington
completely and brilliantly obscures
the "cave-dwelling" coterie. which in
constantly increasing numbers is
emerging from its Wanted seclusion
and Joyfully taking whatever place It's
talents or means warrant.
From time TO time. walls are sent
up, chiefly from the Switzerland,
anent the obliteration OF the "aristoc-
racy OF birth and breeding by the
hordes of the newly rich: but capital
society. with its ear attuned to sounds
from the four points OF the compass,
pays little heed to one faint scream.
Brains Count for Something.
In Washington money talks fiuently
and TO the point, nevertheless, with
brains and the inherent social sense
for which Americans are famous, a
woman without much stress may gain
n al - hA do, ~ h.a
more interesting homes, secure in the
enjoyment OF position her mother
wit assures her.
Washington has distinct code Of
social rules different entirely from
those OF any other city in the uni
verse, and once these rules are learn
ed by rote. the aspiring dame or dam
sci needs only ordinary horse sense"
10 obtain and retain social position
which will put her in possession OF
the good things OF life, as viewed
from the standpoint OF the wintertime
resident OF the capital.
Taking things as a whole, no other
city affords such a wide latitude as
to what does or does not constitute
society" 1t all depends upon the
point OF view, and as ten persons out
OF every dozen rush franticaly into
the diplomatic camp it Is pretty good
evidence that general interest centers
among tho men and women who, as
guests Of the nation" occupy a pecu-
liarly influential position in official SO
ciety. The social phase OF things,
moreover, receives distinct emphasis
at the hands Of the representatives OF
kings and potentates. and nowhere In
Washington does swaggerdom SO
cheerfully congregate as In the draw
ing rooms Of the several embassies.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-08
COlOredDrcSSGOOdS

We offering unusual bargains this month Many
odd pieces qualify marked regardless
the bargains Tweeds suitable
Suits Cheyos Sulngs
priced 10 y
Many other equally good bargains and yard OF goods in
I'm prc tfftt1
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-01-28
Short-slghted English Statesman De-
nounced Penny Postage.

"Of all the wild and visionary
schemes of which / have ever heard
or read it is the most extraordinary"
That was the official comment made
by Lord Lichfield, postmaster general
of England, on Rowland Hills proposal
to establish uniform postal rate of a
penny throughout the United King
dom. And that was at time within
the memory of some men stu living,
only II years ago. Despite Lord Lich-
fields condemnation of 1t, the scheme
was within three years an established
fact. And men who in their childhood
might have seen and read the first let
tiers ever sent from one partsof Eng
land to another for a penny may this
year see and read letters sent around
the globe and practically to every part
Ct the English-speaking world for the
same small fee. The achievement will
be not only most impressive rebuke of
the short-sighted and timorous admin
istrator of two generations ago. but
also an equally impressive demonstra-
tion of the constantly accelerating
progress of civilization.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-01-28

can do it, II you don't mind stepping
from one rock to the other"
I'VE can do 1t easily" l replied, 'if
Mr.. Bennett will give me his hand to
steady me-"
would you not rather walk home"
Mr. Benefits voice was certainly
not encouraging. but l ignored 1t, for
l wanted the sail.
Come, Mr.. Bennett" called Lady
Edith; I'VE have plenty of room. /
have been spending the morning with
Mrs. Graham. and we went out for a
sail Just after lunch, but she could not
be persuaded to join u.s.
"Oh!" said, as took Mr.. Gra-
hams outstretched hand and stepped
into the boat, which wobbled unpleas-
antly. 1T is awfully nice-after you
get in"
ut is a bully day for sail,' he re-
turned, his face glowing with the
pleasure it had given him. 81 only
wish you would talk bit to Mrs. Gra-
ham and get her to come out just
once. She has no idea how fine 1t is.
my wife," he explained to Mr.. Ben
nett, who had followed me into the
boat. has an unaccountable aversion
to the water; and she will not trust
herself on 1t. even with me-"
Indeed" remarked Mr.. Bennett,
dryly. "She must condemn herself
to a good many hours alone, for / no
tice you are out constantly"
"Oh, yes; we agreed that l was to
Ia ~ CI, -
wish to keep me at home, and We quite
understand each other on the subject
You were singing" | said. as the
sail filled and the boat cut through the
water; won't you please go on. had
no idea you had such lovely voice
"Yes," said Lady Edith; do sing
again, Mr.. Graham. 1t was quite love
ly. and you must not be selfish with
such talent"
So Mr.. Graham eang again, and we
listened entranced, for his voice was
very melodious. and he sang as the
birds do. with no apparent effort OF
consciousness of his charm. Lady
Edith in the stern kept her face in
the shadow Of her parasol and said but
little. yet / saw her eyes grow misty
and remembered our conversation
about the little gold key. Was she
thinking Of the man she loved?
wondered dreamily.
I'll land you at your own dock.
he remarked, as he steered for the
shore. And I'm sure am very crate
full for the nice things you say aboui
the songs. / sing because like te
utxx4-fstpf rtald n I'm
pulse whenever can get any pleasure
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-01-28
CHAPTER TX.
my love is like red, red roso
That's newly blown in June.

MY love is like a red, red roso
That's newly blown in June:
My love is like melody
That's sweefiy played In tune"
1t was a baritone voice, SO clear. so
strong, and yet so sweet that involun,
tarily we stopped talking and listened
until the end OF the verse
Where is it2" questioned.
Il think" said Gordon Bennett. sit
must come from boat; 1t will round
the point presently"
We were walking along the beach.
and had wandered farther than we in
tended. almost to the point of the is
land. In fact, and, quite tired out, I
had seated myself upon rock 60 rest
while before going back.
II wish he would sing again" re-
marked; don't you?"
well, no" returned my compan-
ion; ito be frank. would rather have
your undivided attention"
"Why. please?"
Il suppose It is because was born
with selfish disposition"
Listen" exclaimed. as the song
began again. closer this time, with
every word distinct and clear
$50 foir Is she, my dearest dear.
So much In love am !,
That ] would love her all my life
TIL all the seas run dry.
Till all the seas run dry. my dear.
And rocks melt WI the sun"
The boat was quite near now, and
the song ceased abruptly as the singer
stood erect and waved his hat cheer
fully; white parasol in the stern also
beckoned invitingly.
why" said. they are waving
at us"
1T is Graham" said Gordon Ben
nett, briefly, and your friend Lady
Edith"
so 1t is" | was genuinely pleased.
for could see they wanted us to join
them. and / was more than willing to
avoid the walk home.
Get aboard called Mr.. Graham. as
the bow grated against rock. You
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-01-28
THE woNpERsERRY.

Mr.. Luther Burbank. the plant Wiz
ard OF California. has originated a
wonderful new plant which grows any
where. in any soil or climate. and bears
great quantities Of luscious berries all
the season. Plants are grown from
seed. and it takes only three months
to get them In bearing. and they may
be grown and fruited all summer in
the garden. or in pots during the win
ter. 1t is unquestionably the greate-t
Fruit Novelty ever known, and MI
Burbank has made Mr.. John Lewis
Childs. of Floral Park, N. Y. the in
troducer. He says that Mr.. Childs is
one Of the largest. bestknown. fair
est and most reliable Scotsman in
America. Mr.. Childs is advertising
seed of the Wonderberry all over the
world, and offering great inducements
to Agents for taking orders for 1t.
This berry is SO fine and valuable. and
SO easily grown anywhere, that every.
body should get it at once.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-01-28

Professor Munyon has Just issued
most beautiful, useful and complete AL
manac; 1t contains not only all the scien-
tific information concerning the moons
phases, In all the latitudes, but has IL
lustrated articles on how to read char
acter by phrenology. palmistry and
birth month. 1t also tells all about
card reading, birth stones and their
meaning. and gives the Interpretation
of dreams. 1t teaches beauty culture.
manicuring, gives weights and meas
ures, and antidotes for poison. In fact,
1t is Magazine Almanac, that not
only gives valuable information, but
will AFFORD much amusement for every
member of the family, especially for
parties and evening entertainments.
Farmers and people in the rural dis
tricts will find this Almanac almost
invaluable.
1t will be sent to anyone absolutely
free on application to the MUNYON
REMEDY COMPANY, PHILADEL
PHIA,
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-01-28
BRIGHT SIDE TO BUSINESS.
Occasional Flash of Humor Enlivens
Chase After Dollar.

II is supposed that business letters
are deficient in humor. Still there
have been exceptions. and the latest
sent by a member of the well-known
Wholesale soapmaking firm of 0et us
say Cake G Son. is one of the most
brilliant A retail dealer in small
way had sent for a consignment of
their goods: Gentlemen Che writes)
"wherefor you have not sent me the
sope? Is 1t bekawse You think my
money is not so good os nobody elses?
Dam you, Cake & SOM wherfor have
you not sent the sope? Please send
sope at once, and oblige yours respect
fully, Richard Jones' P. S.-Since
writing the above my wife has found
the sope under the counter"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-01-28
SKIN ERUPTION CURED.
Was So Sore, Irritating and Painful
That Little Sufferer Could Not Sleep
Scratched Constantly.
cutlcura's Efficacy Clearly Proven.


when about two and q half years
old my daughter broke out on her hips
and the upper parts of her legs with
very irritating and painful eruption 1t
began In October; the first l noticed
was little red surface and constant
desire on her part to scratch her limbs.
She could not sleep and the eruptions
got sore, and yellow water came out
of them. had two doctors treat her,
but she grew worse under their treat.
ment. Then / bought the Cuticura
Remedies and only used them two
weeks when she was entirely well.
This was in February. She has never
had another rough place on her skin,
and she is now fourteen years old.
Mrs. r. R. Whitaker, Winchester,
Tenn, Sept. 22, 1905"
Potter Drug Chem Corp, Solo Props, Boston
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-01-28

out Of II. It seems the simplest thing
to do
It was rather dangerous theory. |
thought, although as / looked at Mr..
Graham's ruddy face and heard his
careless laugh quite understood that
he would generally live up to what he
said. And had quick recollection,
too, of the package Elizabeth had
opened; was that caused by sudden
impulse. wondered. and had he ex-
tracted his full measure OF satisfaction
out OF it?
Lord Wilfrid was waiting on the
dock when we landed. his cap pulled
down over his eyes and his manner
the reverse OF cordial.
u have looked everywhere for you.
Edith" he said. you did not tell me
you expected to go sailing. Did you
make up your party this morning?"
He looked at Gordon Bennett as he
spoke, and paused for reply.
1T was quite unpremeditated.r said
that gentleman. I'm fact, eyour sister
and Mr.. Graham were kind enough to
pick us up good bit down the beach
and give us lift home.''
Was any one else with you?"
II took short sail with Mr.. Ora
ham. Wilfrid," said Lady Edith. y
am sorry If you have needed me, but ]
thought you intended fishing this after
noon"
She looked steadily at him. and he
lowered his eyes instinctively. But
his face, as he watched Mr. Graham
push off and sail away, was heavy and
lowering. and his fingers twitched
nervoSsly.
Listen said "Mr Graham is
singing again"
He was standing by his sail now, the
light of the sun full upon him, appar-
emily unconscious of the picture he
made.
And Will love you still. my dear,
When all the seas run dry"
The words of the old song died
away, and turned to my companions
Let us go home" said; but Lady
Edith and her brother had already
gone.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-01-28
CHAPTER X.

II there are any who, like Mrs. Ora.
ham, dislike salt air and object to the
constant intrusion of the ocean, this
narrative will not interest them.
Looking back upon 1t now, 1t seems
to me that everything we did that
summer, indeed. almost everything
we thought and said, was in some
way connected with the sea. And per
haps this is not SO strange after all,
since we looked out upon 1t from every
window and its murmur was never
absent from our ears.
1t was Gabrielle who originated the
ellie was great in originating, but we
used to tell her she liked to watch
other people carry out her ideas. She
sat in the hammock and urged her
project, while her hair blew about her
ears and her book slipped unnoticed
from her lap.
I'VE will ask the Campbells to join
u.s." she said, "and Mr.. Bennett and
Mr. Blake of course 4
And the Grahams," added.
''If you like" the tone was not en-
thusiastic. II must say she gets on
my nerves; she is SO mysterious"
Gabrielle dislikes secrets unless she
happens. to be party to them She
now returned to the subject with re-
newed vigor.
1t is full moon, you know. Think of
the water dashing over the rocks, and
the fire we'll make out of driftwood"
Spoons, forks and napkins for all
those people," ruminated Elizabeth,
ito say nothing of things to eat. 1t
will bo lot of trouble"
mo trouble at all. Just get Mary
Anne to put some things in baskets.
In fact" Gabrielle paused moment
before breaking the news. Il have al
ready asked Mr.. Bennett: met him in
the village when l went for the mail,
and 1t suddenly occurred to me it
would be nice to do this tonight
OF course after this startling dis
closure it was impossible to demur
further, and Elizabeth rose to the oc-
casion.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-01-28
ICopyrisht. iso7. BY ]. b. L'ppincots Coz
SYNOPSIS.

Three girls Elizabeth. Gabrielle and
Elise-started for Canada TO spend the
were frightened ,by an apparently dement,
ed stranger, who, finding a bag belonging
to one OF them, took enjoyment in scru-
inlzing photo OF the trio. Elise shared
her stateroom with Mrs. Graham. also
bound for Canada. The young women on
ansiousiy awaiting her ,Sh husband. who had
mania for sailing. They We're intro
duced to Lord wilfrid and Lady Edith.
the o trio for % h The o'sa SUMNER sn Elizabeth
learned that friend of her fathers was
TO call: Two men called, one Of them
being the queer-acting stranger on the
steamer. The girls were mot at home,
but discovered by the cards left that one
Of the men was Elizabeth's fathers
Blake and Gordon Bennett The party
was told OF the search for smugglers in
Mrs. Graham to find that her life was
not the happiest.. She. learned that the
ed. wisp OF yellow hair from Mr.. Gra-
hams pocket fell into the hands of Elise.
Mrs. Graham's hair was black. During
In the basement OF the cottage ind mo-
ment later Mary Anne. their woman serv-
ant. entered; her arm bleeding. To as
Anne descended TO the basement alone
and quioted their fears. Lady Edith told
sose hot Fesrns FOR the safety of her
gems. she left them in safe at the cot
taga. Mr.. Gordon Bennett was properly
returned the lost bag aud told OF mysteri-
Gus doings OF n year before connected
with the cottage Exploring the cellar.
one of the girls found a sphinx cuff-but
ton. the exact counterpart of which both
Gordon Bennett and Lady Edith were
piored the cellar. overhearing a CONVEX
sation there between Mary Anne and a
man He proved to- be her son. charged
to keep the secret. Lady Edith told a
story Of a lost love In connection with
the sphinx key.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-01-28


and Italy From this foreign residence he recalled the
1860 he resigned this poohp become editor the Providence
of
ref
Nor Angel leading
stution
time when the greatest diplomacy needed time when
must be attempted He also the chairman special
diplomacy werees
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-01-28
A Difference In Degree.

II just love cake" said Johnnie. feel.
ingly. TITS awful nice"
you should not say love cake"
corrected his mother. You should
say like And do not say awful
say very And say good instead of
nice Now see II you can repeat the
sentence correctly"
Il like cake" repeated Johnnie. IT'S
very good"
That's better"
Il know, ma" complained Johnnie.
but 1t sounds just as If was talkin'
bout bread. d."-Everybody.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-01-28
Words Failed Him.

He was aeowboy, and some compar-
ative strangers had stolen his horse.
His friends rallied round him, and,
anxious to give him every chance,
trundled up barrel for him to stand
on while he gave out his views on the
matter. He was known as a gifted
swearer. and large audience had
assembled in the hope of hearing some
thing special. He got up on the bar
rel and looked round him. Then he
drew deep breath, and, with sigh,
climbed down again. Boys" he said,
sadly, 'it's NO use. can't do justice
to It."
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-01-28
CHAPTER vIIl.-contlnued.

could not think OF anything to
say, for at critical moments my vo-
cabulary always proves inadequate,
so merely took her hand and stroled
It gently.
Il don't know why / have told you
this" she said, but you have all been
so good to us that we are no longer
strangers. nor even mere acquain-
tances; and my heart is still so heavy
sometimes. We all have graves in
our hearts, we women. Yours has not
come yet. and hope 1t may be long
deferred; mine is still green enough
to be painful when l visit it. For
give me, dear: you look quite sad,
and, indeed, / am not worthy of so
much sympathy"
ingly.
Il do not show the white feather to
the world. that is ALL But tell me
about Mr.. Blake. whom met here the
other day. Who and what is he?"
could tell her very little, for Mr..
Bennett had proved uncommunicative
about his friend, and beyond the fact
that he would be here for an indefinite
period 1 knew nothing.
But do tell me-" l remarked, as
she rose to go. has Mrs. Bundy heard
anything about her jewels?"
Not yet. Poor old soul, she is
quite heart-broken. 1t is generally
believed detective is in the hotel,
posing as a guest, but he does not
seem to be making any progress.
feel perfectly comfortable about my
few possessions, however, thanks to
your goodness
She went away then, and l sat
alone in the hammock, thinking OF the
two secrets / had learned that after
noon, and watching the glow of the
setting sun. which turned some sails
pink and others pearly white, as the
boatloads OF merrymakers sailed home.
After while Gabrielle and Eliza
beth appeared, rather the worse for
wear. and inclined to be indignant.
They had not enjoyed themselves: the
shops were no good whatever, Lady
Edith had been unable to go. and there
had been some misunderstanding, for
Lord Wilfrid had not met them at the
time appointed.
Altogether, the day had been fail
ure. and it was not until good din
ner had Gained their aggrieved spirits
that began 20 relate my own expert
ences. giving the history Of Mary
Anne with as much pathos as could
manage.
"Of course" remarked Elizabeth
I'VE ought to discharge her. 1t is not
pleasant to think of n murderer being
concealed in the house"
Good graciousi" exclaimed Gabri
ellie. In an alarmed voice. What are
you thinking of? Think of her
wafiies."
"Oh, was not going to do it; only
said that we ought to. She is toe
valuable TO lose. especially II he real
ly is going away"
So we told Mary Anne that 1t was
all right. aud we would allow her son
to escape as he had planned. She was
pathetically grateful, and promised
never to allow him on the premises
again. SO we felt quite comfortable
about him; and, after all. why should