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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-26
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The stranger turned to Arima- Give
us the envelope" he said.
Arima approached the table. Orme
crowded back against the wall as far
as he could, knowing that the chances
of escaping discovery were strongly
against him. But he was saved by the
very eagerness of the others. They all
crowded about Arima, as he lifted the
cover, opened the drawer and took out
the envelope. So close did they stand
that Orme was out of their angle OF
vision. The table cover fell again, and
he was safe. He resumed his position
at the peep-hole.
The stranger stepped to the middle
Of the room, the others gathering
around him. With a quick jerk he
tore the envelope open, and taking OIL
the papers, ran his eye over them
rapidly. He uttered an exclamation.
What is it?" said Aloatrante. The
South Americans hand was shaking.
and perspiration stood out on his fore
head.
The Japanese snarled. "Tricked!
They've fooled us. That honorable
burglar of yours got the wrong en-
velope."
A~lcatrante snatched the papers.
" Prospectus" he read, of the Last
Dare Mining Company But I do NOT
understand"
The Japanese glared at him angrily
eff you had kept out of this business
he snapped, and let Maku attend to 1t
everything would have been right
Now your burglars have spoiled it.
He snatched back the harmless pros
pectuses and tore them In two, throw
ing the fragments to the floor ant
grinding them under his heel.
Arima spoke. Pardon, honorable
sir, Maku say the right envelope wa'
taken from the safe. Maku know"
"Ha! Then it was you who wer'
tricked-outwitted. That American
reached the tree before you las
evening and substituted these papers
Go back to Japan, Arima. don't nee
you"
Arima bowed submissively. AS TO
the stranger, his rage gave way t
despair.
What shall 1 say to the emperor?
he muttered. What shall l say to tn
: emperor"
Then his feelings anne again unde
? control; he looked calmly at Ale;
trante. "Well,' he said, what woul
t you ~suggest?"
3 Alcatrante's face was a puzzle. Ever
q shade of doubt, disappointment, ange
suspicion and shrewd deduction passe
over 1t. He was putting into play thu
y marvellous power of concentration G
9 subtle issues that had enabled him
d play so brilliantly the role Of intern
|. tional under-dog. At last he smile
s and spoke.
# Find the American" he said.
Suddenly there was a knock at Il
d door. Arima looked at his master, wi
nodded inditferently and said; "Ye
see who it is. 1t a do no har
Ie now"
~ Orme heard the door open. VIII
m startled him first was the action
Poritol, who stepped back to the wa
n his Jaw dropping, his face a picture
embarrassment and fright, Alcatran
n and the stranger showed amazement
d For a moment they stood thus
silence, and then from the door came
clear voice:
ar What? You here, Mr.. Alcatrant
And the Japanese minister"
"a Orme almost sprang from his hidil
ii place. The voice was the voice of t
er girl!
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-26
A Way out.

A broker and banker, who was q
member Of the Russian relief commit
tee that had in charge the transporta
ton of food to Russia from Philadel-
phia a few years & during a famine,
,:Ses to tell Of an unusual experience
he had while soliciting for the relief
fund. In speaking of it he said: y
tell 1t because 1t shows the speed with
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-26
Youno at the Business.

General Howard was an invited
guest at a dinner given by a boys
patriotic club. you eat very well,
my boy" said the general to a doughty
young trencherman. "If you love your
flag as well as your dinner you'll
make a good patriot"
Yes, sir" said the boy; but I've
been practicing eating twelve years,
and | amt owned a gun but six
months. Success Magazine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-26

"Fcr over nine years ! suffered with chronic
constipation and during this time I had to take
an injection Of warm water once every a hours
before I could have an action on my bowels.
Happily I tried cascarets, and today 1 am q well
man. During the min years before I used
cascarets l suffered untold misery with internal
piles. Thanks to you, ! I'M free from all that
this morning. You can use this in behalf Of
suffering humanity. B. F. Fisher, Roanoke, al
Pleasant. Palatable. Potent. Taste Good.
Do Good. Never Sicken. Weaken or grippe.
l0c, 2Sc, Soc. Never sold in bulk. The gem
time tablet stamped CCC. Guaranteed to
cure or your money back. $50
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-26
CHAPTER discontinued.

I've come up the stairs when his
door was open.'
Does he seem to be pretty busy
with his teachings?"
Evenings, he is. And some come In
the afternoon. ! always know, because
they thud on the floor 10 when they
wrestle."
And m~ornings?"
HE generally seems to be away
mornings"
II fancy he's what you'd call q noisy
neighbor," said Orme.
"Oh, l don't mind. There's more or
less noise up here sometimes" She
smiled frankly. Spirits can make a
lot of noise. I've b6own them to throw
tables over and drag chairs all around
the ROOM"
"welI"-orme Was not interested in
spirits--"be sure you don't let any
body in here until l come back"
Again she nodded. Then she went
into the reception hall and he heard
her push the bolt Of the door. She did
not return, but her steps seemed to
move into one of the other rooms.
Orme went to the window, pushed it
up, and climbed out on the fire escape.
He was glad to see that the wall across
the court was windowless. He might
be observed from the buildings that
backed up from the next street, but
they apparently belonged to a large
storage loft or factory. There were no
idle folk at the windows.
The window of the room below was
open. This was in one sense an ad-
vantage-and Orme blessed the Japa-
nese athletes for their insistence on
fresh air; but on the other hand, 1t
made quietness essential.
Slowly he let himself through the
opening in the platform and moved a
few steps down the ladder. Then he
crouched and peered through the dingy
lace curtains that were swaying in the
breeze.
The interior was dim, but Orme sue
ceeded in distinguishing the furniture
There were straw mats on the fool
and several chairs stood about. At the
opposite side of the room was a CLOSED
door. From his knowledge of MADAM
Alias apartment, Orme knew that thi'
door opened into the hall of the build
Ding, and the square ground glass, will
its reversed letters Of the athletes
name, told him that 1t was used as thu
chief entrance. Madam Ala preferred
her clients to enter into another room
In the farther corner of the interio
Orme saw a large square table, 1t wa
covered with a red print cloth, whicl
hung over the edge, nearly to the floor
If he could reach that table and con
ceal himself beneath it, his position
would be better.
And now he suddenly remembers,
that the outline Of his head would b
visible against the outer light t
anyone within. The room seemed t
be empty, but-at that instant h
heard a door open. He drew his hea
VI. Some n was moving about tn
room.
The steps went here and Their
Chairs were shifted, to Judge from tn
sound. But evidently there was onl
one person, for Orme could hear n
voices. He decided that Arima wa
preparing for visitors.
Again he heard a door open an
close. Had Arima gone out, or ha
some other person entered? Orm
waited a moment, listening; no SCUM
came from within. He lowered h
head and peered. The room wa
empty.
Arima might return at any momen
but the chance had to be take
Quickly, silently, Orme descended
the platform. slid owes the sill and II
ltoed ovar to the table. Another I
slant and he was under the ovar.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-26
Accompaniment Of Eating.

Meals are best taken during those
periods when the body is at rest. The
time for taking food must not be too
short. During the meal 1t is better
not to think of business or serious or,
perhaps, even sad things. Our whole
and undivided attention should be
given to our meals. Pleasant COM
pany, light conversation, jokes and
stories add to the enjoyment of food.
Medical Record.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-26
Fame and Fate.

Fame came to the man.
81 will have a f~ive-cent cigar named
for you,'' she said sweetly.
Fate followed on her heels.
81 will make you smoke the cigar!"
Kissed Fate.
Hastily the man turned down the
byway to obscurity.-Life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-26
Remarkable Memorial Erected .,
Father In Memory Of Daughter
He ldoiized.

In all the cemeteries OF the world
there probably exists no more fantas-
tic conception than In the rural grave
ward Of Pleasant Ridge, In England
To the memory Of a daughter whom
he idolized, Hannibal Clark, q
wealthy but simple-minded farmer,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-26

80 you have a e idea for a di-
rigible balloon?"
Eyes. Make the e%quilibrator larger,
put a motor into it, and let it pull the
balloon"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-26

SYNOPSIS.

At the expense Of a soiled hat Herbert
Orme saves from arrest a girl in a black
touring car who has caused a trafnc Jam
on State street. He buys a new hat ana
Us given q five dollar bill with:
Der the person you pay this to-" written on
L. A second time he helps the girl In the
black car mt learns that In Tom anu
Bessie Wallingham they. have mut hsr
friends. but gets no further hint OF nsr
identity. He discovers another inscrlpo
don on the marked bill, which in a tutis
attempt to decipher It, he copies ~
places the copy In 2 drawer in MS aPaa1nn
SslIs sn seq S1s,r, rofJssi, s9Hss iii orms,
refuses, and a fight ensues in which foIt-
toll is overcome. He calls in Senior AZ
oatrante, minister from his 70
xouch for him; orr1e stu refuses s sn has
called for him. Orme goes for = Wd In
and sees two Japs attack Alcatrante; he
rescues him. The minister tries dlp,T-
RRasy. but fails to ct the, msrs sffacRed
ny two Japs who effect q forci6le eM-
change OF the marked bill for another.
Orme finds the girl Of the black car WaIus
tnE for him. She Slss wants the pln. y the
Japs as her fathers butler, Maku. Inc
sedond inscription On the bill is the Key
TO the hiding place Of important papers
stolen from her father. Both Japs ano
and the "Giri' start out In the black
car IN quest Of the papers. In the uni
versitS grounds In Evanston the hidIng
place he located. Maku and another zap
are there. Orme fells Maku and the
other Jap escapes. orme hnds in Ma
ku's pocket a folded slip Of paper: n
takes the girl, whose name Is still un.
known to him, to. the. home Of a frieno
In Evanston. Returning to the unlver.
Sity grounds orme gets In conversation
with a guard at the ~life-saving station
Ehey hear a motor boat in trouble "
The darkness on the lake. They nne
the crippled boat. In It are the JaI
with the papers and Girl" She Jumps
into Orme's boat, but the jap eludei
pursuit. Orme finds on the paper n,
Took from Maku the address, 81 y
Parker street." He goes there an
Hands that Arima, teacher OF Jiu-1itsl
Is on the third floor. He calls on Ala
c~lairvoyant, on the fourth floor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-26

tanned to the farm, domestic life and
outdoor pleasures was, where posi-
Bile, reproduced upon this monument.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-26

Londoners Use Many Matehes.
Four and a half million gross boxes
CT matches are used In London In Q
year.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-26

Mrs. Stoskson Bonds-Stockson, that
stenographer of yours is whistling!
Is she in the habit of whistling when
alone?
Stockton Bonds-I don't know. l
was never with her when she was
alone!
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-01-26

lie was still watching ME sharply. L
have never served on a relief commit
tee since then"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-10-03
WHAT WOULD WE DO?


What would we do without ~investiga-
ton?
Tell me, for I'd like to know;
When towns are swept by a great in
undation
And hundreds are lost in the flow?
What would we do without ~investiga-
ton?
Again 1 sincerely inquire;
When we look into the trust combina-
ton
The prices are boosted still higher.
What would we do without ~lnvestiga-
ton?
Tell me, for | don't know yet;
If in bankruptcy there should be nc
syndication
What would the poor trustees get?
What would we do without investiga-
tlon?
Answer me, please, Just this one,
Someone to make a complete observa-
After the damage is done?
The deadly grade crossing and big con-
fiagration
Have lost all their t%errors, well-nigh,
For when victims die we'll get investi-
cation
And learn how it happened and why.
G. w. ".
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-10-03
lew CHANCES FOR TIL VOTING MACHINE

IN CORPORATION to manufacture and sell voting machines
m organized in Hoboken with a capital stock of $350O00
evidently expects to do business, and the time seems pro
pitious. Fads and fancies have taken hold of legislatures in many
of the States, and this tendency in legislative bodies opens the
way for the voting machine promoter to get in his work. Some
years ago he got in his work with a New Jersey Legislature, when
IT was in a mood for experiments in election machinery, and as a
result the State treasury was relieved of II quarter of a million
dollars, and it required the work of years to get rid of the machine,
about three hundred samples of which, at $3.50 each. are now stored
in the junk vaults of the State House.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-10-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Abraham Van Wrinkle,
turned from Hinsdale, ILL.,, where they
were guests at a house party given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Enos Barton. They
also visited friends in Toronto, Canada.
Mrs. Van Wrinkle, who Is actively inter
ested in the suffrage movement, reports
that the work Is making wonderful
progress among the Chicago women
The suffrage party of that city has a
special train from which prominent
speakers address the residents of all
the small villages in the State.
Mr.. John H. Ballantine, jr., and Mr.
Douglas Demarest, both Of this city,
have entered Cornell.
MIR. Adrian Riker. jr., and Mr..
Charles Hardin. of this city, have
entered Princeton.
Mrs. Robert Gilchrist, Of Clifton ave-
nue., this city, is visiting friends at
Amagansett, L. I.
Mrs. Velma M. Black, of Thomas
street, his city, entertained at dinner
Saturday night in honor Of Miss Doro-
thy Hays, also of this city, who leaves
today for Denver, Colo, where she
will become the bride of Lieutenant
Madden, U. S. N.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-10-03
ADMIRAL .SCHLEY PASSES AWAY.

eTa HE pathetic death of Admiral Schley, who dropped dead on
the street in New York city, closed a career that now is his
toric. The mann of this distinguished representative of the
American navy. associated as it is with the second great exploit of
our navy in the war with Spain, which annihnated the Spanish power
on the American continent, is known and honored all over the
world and beloved in the United States. It detracts nothing from
the fame of Admiral Sampson TO say that Schey was the hero Of
the battle of Santiago, and hero he is now and ever will be in the
thoughts of the American people. The national sorrow over the
death of this accomplished and intrepid admiral of the American
navy is as sincere as that which was shown when Admiral FarraI
gut, under whom Schley was taught the art of naval war, died.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-10-03
THE LID OF THE EASTERN QUESTION.

m s long as the Turk is in Europe so long there will be peril of
GA a general mixup of the powers, great and small. The
present unpleasantness between Italy and Turkey may be
smoothed oyer by European diplomacy and the dogs of war that
engirt Turkey in Europe be kept chained, hut the day will inevi-
tably come when the hour Of the Turk in Europe will have been
struck and when a mighty struggle of the nations and a readiust-
ment of the map of Europe will take place. For many years
Europe has been sitting on the lid of the Eastern question, but the
dynamic forces that are thus kept down have been gathering
strength, and their release will mean the greatest decade of war
enacted in Europe since Napoleons time.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-10-03
NOMINEES CAST OUT BY THE LAW.

NM ANY nominated candidates in the recent party primaries
AVN unsuspectingly find themselves trapped by the new cleo
ton laws. The corrupt practises act requires that within
~fve days after the primary there shall be filed an itemized state
ment of all contributions and expenditures connected with the
candidacy. This statement must be filed in the office of the county
clerk. The act provides that any candidates who shall. refuse or
neglect to file a statement as required by the act shall forfeit any
Office to which he may have been elected. Misrepresentation of the
complicated provisions of the law has been general throughout the
State. 1t has mised many candidates for county committees, as
well as for more important elective offices with the result Of in.
Justice and dire confusion.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-10-03
THE ..BEAUTYrUL ISLE OF SOMEWHERE"

O. AID Governor Wilson to a religious audience in Trenton on
Sunday: "Where is that ridiculous Beautiful Isle of some
where'?" The Governor was characterizing a hymn which
the audience had just sung with great fervor, but the query was
suggestive of some things temporal. The Isle of Somewhere also
exists in the fancy of the theorst and dreamer IN political govern
ment. 1t is mirage always before his eyes and ever pursued. Hls
the blessed isle where all men are perfect, where laws n govern
ment are ideal, where absolute justice prevails, where vice and
crime IN unknown and where manhood is gor1hed. VINO, lnoeed,
would not abide in this Isle of Somewhere il it could be attalnedT
But what practical man wastes time and thought IN ITS contem-
plation? Sometimes the dreamer is placed by circumstances IN a
position to do something in government to fulfill his dreams, ana III
extrayagances are reflected in laws that are SO inappropriate ana
misappied that they invite contempt OF the law ana provoke law
lessness. a bad enough condition for the realization of the dream
of the beautiful isle where men and government are ideally perfect
and the Golden Rule is the guiding principle in politics and mems
actions.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-10-03
SOCIAL NOTES
Of Newark and the Suburbs

Announcement has been made OF the
engagement of Miss Helen Hawley,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Trad Hawiey,
of 432 Central avenue. East Orange.
and Mr.. G. Sherwood Holbert, Of Win
nipeg, Man.
Mrs. George K. Badger, Of South
Orange, is expected home this week
from Malone. N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. tombstone Bradtsh,
of Charlottesburg, Va. will leave to-
day for a years stay abroad. Mrs.
Bradish was Miss Gerhard, of East
Orange.
Mr.. e. W. Timpson and family, of
Orange, are home from Port Kent,
N. Y.
Miss Elizabeth Hiss, of East Orange,
Is home from a visit in Chicago.
Miss Emily Fenner, Of Ridgewood
road, South Orange, will entertain
Miss Edith Livingston Broome, who
returned from Antwerp this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick o. Foxcroft,
Of this city, are at the Red Lion Inn,
Stockbridge, Mass.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-10-03

Lesson from Flood and War.
To the Editor of the Evening Star:
We have so long patted ourselves on
the back and told each other that we
are civilized that a calamity or two Is
perhaps necessary to wake us and re-
mind us of the fact tina we still have
a lot to learn. Let us contemplate the
Italian-Turkish war and the Austin
flood n ask ourselves II we are
civilized. In both calamities the
thoughtful person will detect the hand
of the great god Greed. In both bor-
rors he will note that it is the hand of
this god of destruction thai is respon-
sible for the awful toll of death. The
war is as unnecessary and as prevent
able as the flood. Both are nothing
short of murder committed by and with
the consent of organized government in
Europe n organized government in
America.
The flood being nearest our homes,
We may do we'll to dwell on tina first.
That the dam of the Bayliss Pulp
Paper Mill was defective, and known
to be defective. cannot be denied. TIE
authorities were aware of the stu
alton. The inhabitants Of Austin were
In a constant state Of apprehension.
Capital knew that the lives of the
people we're In It's hands and that only
a slight extra pressure of water would
sweep them into eternity. Yet capital
was loath to part with its shekels. The
incident reminds us Of our horrible
High street fire.
The war in Europe is a little more
involved than the flood in Pennsyl-
vania. The Vaccinations of the gods of
Greed are not so easily detected; but
to the man who reads between the
lines 1t is evident tina it is not the
workingman in Italy who wished the
war; that 1t is not the housewife, or
the school child, or the small business
man. 1t Is the work of those interested
in capital; the work of those who know
that In Tripoli they will have d new
financial field to conquer. 1t is the
hand OF capital reaching out for more
profit that caused the war; it was the
hand of capital holding fast 10 its
m~oney-bag that is responsible for the
Austin flood.
HARRINGTON HUGHES.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-10-03
THE NEW SHORT LINE TO MANHATTAN.

TIA LECTRIC rapid transit for Newarkers to Jersey City, Ho-
IL boen, the downtown business and uptown shopping sec
tions of Manhattan, by way of the McAdoo tubes, is brought
a step nearer by the Inauguration of the eastern link of the new
short line, extending westward to Manhattan transfer station at
Harrison. For the present the benefit is for persons desiring to go
from lower Manhattan to Philadelphia or other points south.
When the viaduct to Saybrook place, this city, is completed we
shall have through service inside of twenty minutes between New
ark and Manhattan.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-10-03
INVESTIGATION OF THE AUSTIN HORROR.

IT T. is charged that the local authorities at Austin, Pa, which was
overwhelmed by the catastrophe of a broken dam, are indis
posed to take any action looking to an investigation of the
cause, the reason being that many of the employees of the com.
pany which owns the dam are members of the municipal boards.
while wellto.do residents of the town are stockholders. But this
disgusting exhibition of town politics should not stand in the way
OF a thorough investigation by the State. If Pennsylvania does not
take decisive action it will well deserve the national contempt for
it's callous indifference to human life.