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stepped into the hall from side room
He had probably been taking a nap
from which he was suddenly reused.
| caught a glimpse OF piece OF paper
as he swiftly put II in his mouth.
Springing forward ! seized him by the
throat. The young woman came to my
assistance. She put her hand to the
old mans lips and said: "Spei es aus.
water! Spei es aus, vater!"
He yielded and she handed me bit
Of closely folded paper On it was
written: 81 will bring the back at
nine this evening
The old man was placed in charge
Of one of the officers. The young wom-
an now accompanied US upstairs and
led us to a door that was locked.
The key was turned from the inside.
An entrance was demanded. but there
was no response. Deliberating a few
moments, the officers rushed against
the door and burst II open. We found
a young man In the room. There was
printing press. quantity of print
er's ink. long table. couple of
chairs and a stove. But there was not
scrap of paper in sight, nor anything
to show that counterfeiting was being
carried on. There was plenty of sus-
picion, but we were unable to find evi.
dence to warrant a conviction. One
of the detectives CHANGED to put his
hand on the stove. 1t was hot. On
looking inside we discovered that a
considerable amount of paper had been
recently burned. A systematic search
of the premises was now began. Every
nook and corner of the house was ex.
amined. We tore up the carpet and
pried UP the weak places In the floor.
Every piece Of furniture and every rag
of clothes was searched. The detec-
tives crawled under the roof and on
top Of It. They looked down the Chin
neys. Nothing of an discriminating ma
lure was found.
The old man wouldn't talk. He shut
his mouth tightly and shook his head
to every question asked. and the
young man was dumb as an oyster.
While the woman did not appear to be
anxious to conceal anything from us.
she said she was quite unable to rem
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-11
The Wedding Veil.

From time to time attempts are
made to Danish or supersede the we'd
ding veil; but, in spite of all objec-
tons. 1t still persists in the favor Of
the bride, who is apt to be sentimental
rather than reasonable. The way Of
wearing it, however, has been largely
changed; many brides now wear the
veil as a sort Of cap, not falling over
the fact at all. but fastened back with
a circlet of flowers. In front it reach
es only to the knees, but In the back
to well below the ankles.
Tulle, except for those who have
rare and beautiful old lace, is succeed
ing lace in favor; perhaps because
there is no danger OF having part Of
the design ornament ones nose or
eye. A soft tulle veil. properly draped,
fastened by invisible pearl-headed
pins and falling over a coronet OF
jewels or Of blossoms, is as pretty
sight as any wedding guest could hope
to see.
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am sure will be valuable. This brief
note may form an important leaf In
the history of life begun in the love
light Of fond home and endearing as
sociations to end in a felon's cell. pos
sibly In felon's grave. To demon
strate the truth OF what / say, go TO
No. - - St. and examine for
yourself"
II was a house that had long been
considered undesirable. and located
upon fashionable street. that was
thus brought to my attention. 1t was
only weak suspicion, but yet l
thought II sufficiently pointed to war
rant an investigation. II was soon
learned that this house was occupied
by an elderly gentleman. anDarently a
Russian or German. a tall young man
of twenty-five or whereabouts, and a
rather comely appearing young wom-
an. In their coming and going they
appeared much like other people. This
particular house. however. had long
been pointed out and stared at because
of a great crime that had once been
committed within It's walls.
The Rhetschlags, as they were
known, were a very secluded family
No one seemed to know where they
came from or by what means they
earned their livelihood. 1t was rare
that any person had been seen to en-
ter their door during the day time.
While the detectives were on watch
a young man of prepossessing appear
ance called at the house on two occa-
sions In the evening. remaining a
short time. When he left he carried
a small bundle. II was also learned
from the people on the other side of
the wall that strange noises had been
heard late at night. There was a
clicking and Earring sound as of
some one pounding upon the floor with
heavy instrument. The neighbors
thought there might be something
wrong, and that was all the thought
they gave to the matter. Each night
a bright light was seen cleaning from
an upper window. and the shadows OF
persons moving TO and fro were cast
upon the closely window shade.
The detective had slipped up to the
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front door and put his ear to the key
hole. He heard the clicking and was
poest.ve that It was printing press In
operation. For a time was undeter-
mined just what course to pursue. |
nnally concluded to employ a ruse to
get into the house and learn what was
going on. An excuse that was thought
to be better than no excuse at all was
invented to be offered in case of fail
ure. II was known that the doors OF
the house were kept securely fastened
and that any person ringing the door
bell would be sighted and refused ad
mittance.
The plan to overcome this difficulty
was simple but effective. II was about
the middle of the day when light
spring wagon containing trunk was
backed up to the front door of the
Rhetschlag house. Two men dressed
as laborers took the trunk out OF the
wagon and carried 1t up the steps
close to the door The bell was rung
Soon there was an eye at the peep
hole. The person thinking that the ex-
pressman had made a mistake in the
house threw open the door to explain.
The trunk was quickly thrust across
the threshold and the two expressmen
sprang into the hall. Two other detec-
uves that had been lowering near
were also admitted. Almost at the first
glance | discovered that the young
woman tending the door was the one
that had called at the secret service
Office and vaguely limited Of a great
counterfeiting scheme. | think the
recognition was mutual. She bowed
slightly in a half welcoming way as
she placed her hand upon the stair
rail. An elderly man at this moment
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linery. Let us be thankful therefor.
for 1t means greater number Of
small hats.
The cloche (bell-shaped) hats are
undoubtedly smart and have one saw
ing grace stronger than any other
millinery virtue. They cover the fore
head in such way as to make the
wearer look considerably younger
than her years. Not even the eyes
jbrows are left uncovered, and por-
jecting mist of fluffy hair helps along
the good cause in many instances.
Never has season brought a
greater number of new conceits in
millinery New collapsible hats, new
shapes. new materials or those with
which we are familiar used in new
ways. But these innovations are
charming. No one will quarrel with
the prior's cap Of velvet with floral
motif and tassel In gold The original
from Reboux was made in a deep
rich tone Of "prelat" velvet. 1t is a
beautiful piece of workmanship. The
seams are Joined by pipings of satin
and 1t is very becoming When you
add to this the fact that 1t may be
folded up, as nat as a folding box. and
tucked away In hand bag or laid on
the bottom Of a trunk tray. you can
see that we are progressing to new
conditions in the matter of headwear.
JULIA BoTTOMlEY.
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A Brand from the B,1rr,in6 /
- True Story of the Secret Service K

b o r G r Sheldon
was an honest and
Industrious young
man. In geni us
and possessed of a
good education, he
had acquired high
excellence In the
practise of the en-
graver's art.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-11
WASHING PUFFS IN BENzINE
Simple Precautions Which at Least
Can Do No Possible Harm,
II Observed.

The elaborate false couture OF the
modern woman has caused much anx-
iety, and many learned opinions have
been forthcoming as to its danger. We
are told that not only is the wearing
of false hair destruction to the health
Of the natural hair. but that 1t is also a
medium for the conveyance Of dire dis
eases.
Hideous things are told OF rats"
and their origin, Of Cinnamon and
their pigtails, until one loathes the
sight of pompadour. Yet for truths
sake we must take all this hysteria
about false hair with more than q
grain of salt
The best hairdressers will tell you
that the lovely rows of empire puts
and Grecian curls, Of braids and
fringes, Of transformations and twists,
are as hygienic as they are charming.
The explanation that collectors are en-
gagged In various parts of Europe to
obtain these luxuriant tresses from
women who are more in need of money
than OF hair has the hallmark of truth.
II is a far cry TO Canton and the
Chinaman's pigtail. while the luxuriant
peasant tresses of Europe are close at
hand.
But the woman whose doubts do not
prevent her craving curls and clusters
may reassure herself by giving them q
benzine bath before using, thus pre-
pairing them to rest side by side with
her own healthy, though scanty locks,
without flying too fiercely in the face
OF hygienic principles.
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ner. Her interview with me appeared
to be more for the purpose of obtain
ing information than giving 1t. In the
course of her conversation she In.
quired as to the disposition Of persons
arrested for counterfeiting and the re-
suits OF confessions, etc. She limited
OF counterfeiting scheme, but she
either did not know or was unwilling
to give any definite information.
finally drew from her that she might
be able to find out something that
would be of service to the government
The conclusion | came to was that
some OF her family were in some way
connected with counterfeiting and that
she was seeking way to check their
operations and at the same time save
them from punishment. questioned
her carefully but was unable to gather
sufficient information to lead to any.
thing tangible. | thought there was
something worth looking after. but
did not know just how to get at It,
When she left my office she was fol.
lowed by a detective. but the officer
was unable to shadow her without
giving himself away. as she repeated.
ly turned around and looked about as
though she suspected she was being
followed, and the detective finally lost
sight OF her.
Some weeks after this received an
anonymous note couched In somewhat
singular terms. II was in fine fe-
male hand and read as follows:
To the Chief Of the Govt. Secret
Service, Sc Blocker st.
Believing that confidential communi-
cations may be addressed to you with
out fear OF exposure. | have deter
mined to give you information that |
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Japanese Red Gowns.

The touch of scarlet or red is a DOM
inant novelty in the winter frocks.
But II one is TO attain smartness one
must be careful in choosing the shade
of red that is to be used. The correct
tone is called Japanese red. and is the
red used in Japanese embroideries. 1t
is seen in several shades in the brick
tones.
This red is merely used as a touch.
in pipings. or in single flower on
gowns and muffs and stoles. But a
daring use of it was made in an eve
ming gown which achieved success by
two veilings of Japanese red being
used. the darker shade over the light
er one.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-11
Sewing Heavy Linen.

Heavy fabrics, linen especially. are
very hard to sew even when they are
new. Any one who has done much
hemming of napkins, towels and
tablecloths does not need to be told
this. This stiffness may be overcome
and the work made much easier by
keeping at your side a glass of warm
water and dipping your fingers into il
as you work. The linen is then soft
ened.
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HOMEMADE Trimmings.

All the beautiful oriental trimmings
so fashionable nowadays are ruinous-
ly expensive, but there is hope still
for the impoverished. Buy few
inches Of the trimming desired and
use 1t as pattern to make your own.
Braid the bands in soutache. then in
the center Of the flower design sew
glass jewels. Through the pattern
make small French knots of gold
thread. The effect is lovely-and
cheap.
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taste of copying the bishops cap or
the mitre for the head of frivolous
beauties may have been passed
around, but they failed to disturb the
clever designers. busy with the new
ideas, or the popularity of her pro-
auctions.
The ecclesiastical colors-"prelat,"
"eveque" and "abbe"-which were so
successful in the beginning of the
season, paved the way for these
shapes. and the chances are the fad
is not a passing one and that we shall
see this idea triumphing in spring mil
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To Rrinhten oIn Gil

Old gilt. such as the gilded frames
of chairs or old picture frames and
mirrors. II they do not require regild-
ing entirely. may be frightened by
using an excellent mixture of three
ounces of white of egg and an ounce
Of chloride Of potash or soda. This
should be painted over the surface
with feather oy q water-color paint
brush.
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For Second Mourning.

Moleskin is one of the furs worn
for second mourning. Hats of this
fur are trimmed with violet plumage
and are exquisite in tone. Moleskin
bags for second mourning have gun
metal frames which are almost ex-
actly of the same shade as the fur.
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COPY FROM CHURCH
ECCLESIASTICAL STYLES AND
THE cLocHE HAT.
Paris Takes Millinery inspiration
From Bishops Cap or Mitre-
Means Greater Number of
Small Hats-Thanks.

Paris seized upon the idea Of Re-
boux, who was among the first. If not
the first. of the great designers who
borrowed millinery inspiration from
the church. And the Reboux word is
law; there is no going behind that.
Some whisperings as to the good
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07

Replica of jackson Statue for Virginia
a replica of the General Stonewall
jackson monument erected on the
capitol grounds at Charleston last Sep
tember by the Charleston Chapter,
Daughters of Confederacy, will be
placed on the parade ground of the
Virginia Military Institute, at Lex
ington, the undertaking having been
made possible through the generosity
of Sir Moses Ezekiel, the sculptor who
designed the original statue, and of
Thomas Fortune Ryan, the Virginia
and New YORK financier.
Mr. Ryan became interested in the
matter through the efforts of Colonel
Joseph Button, of Richmond, who is a
member of the board Of visitors TO the
Institute. Colonel Button visited Mr..
Ryan at his home in New York Mon
day night, and secured bis promise to
contribute the $4,000 necessary for the
contamination of the plans.
1t was while Sir Moses was in Viz
ginia last summer, prior 10 the un-
yelling of the memorial jackson statue
at Charleston, that the matter of plac-
Tag the statue of the Confederate lead
er at the school where he was an in.
stIuctor in philosophy for decade
preceding the war between the states,
was first mentioned 1t was then that
Sir Moses, one of the Institutes cadets
who marched out to battle for their
state, offered to have a replica of the
Charleston statue made.
Mr.. Ryan, who is to subscribe the
amount necessary for the placing of
the statue on the Institute parade
grounds, in spite of his long residence
in the north, Is intensely southern in
all his feelings, and is interested, les.
pecially in Confederate history. In his
home in Nelson county, Va, he has a
private museum devoted TO the collec-
ton Of Confederate relies, and to auto
graph letters from leaders on the
southern side Of the struggle.
The exact location of the monument
Will be determined later. Practically
nothing has ever been done by Vir-
GINA, herself, in this respect. almost
the only object which perpetuates the
memory of the person of General Jack
SOL, aside FROM the Charleston monu-
ment, is the monument, which is the
contribution of the Engllshmen, in
Capitol Square.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07

NJ c. KENNEDY, II. TONGE s,a,
Vice Pres. q Genl Supt. P'
A. Riddle. Ge-i Pass Agt.
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1t Is quite apparent from expressions
of some OF the members of the Republi-
can organization that have dcminsted
the situation up To date, Us well as
from the ute al ces of the Wheeling
Inleiligencer, that having dragged the
State into thii hole they propose now
to black guard and LIBEL those upon
whom the burden viii fall of extricat-
ting us.
The airy talk of repudiating the judg
ment; that there is no way By which
the United States Supreme Court can
enforce it; that hired lawyers, reple-
senting the certificate holders will be
out over the State saying we must pay
the judgmei t; these all show the tack
tAe grating gang to which the Intel
ligencer belongs, will take TO discredit
those who seek 10 save the credit and
honor of the State which the Republi-
can State machine has done SO much
TO weaken aud destr y.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
ASTHMA CATARRH CURED.
Expert Medical Scientists Announce
Startling Results Obtained
by Senpire.

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1t makes no difference how long you
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climatic conditions are where you live,
Senpine will cure you.
If you have experimental with othe"
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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07

The president has approved the dis
Inissal from the army of Lieutenant
James l.. Craig.
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Public Sale
of
Desirable Residence Property in Martinsburg,


BIZ virtue Of the authority conferred upon him
Dy the last win and testament OF George o. Spe-
row decreased, hearing date the 18th day Of
February 1919. and Of record in the office uf the
lies Of the Comfy Court Of Berkeley County.
A Va. in viii Book No. "a. page as: and BIS vir-
tue OF a certain power of attorney made by
John W. Sperow and wife Hester r. Porierfield
and husband. Royce Weaver and wife and Viola
Taller and husband OF record ia the Office of said
Clerk. the undersigned as executor of the last
will and testament Of George o. sperow, and as
attorney in fact for said John w. speros and
others above named the heirs at law Of Mary
). sperow and in his own right as such heir, will
sell at public auction TO the highest land best
bidder at the front door OF tho Court House in
Martinsbug W Va, on
Saturday, April 10, 1911,
at I o'clock P. NJ
That certain real estate on the West side Of
North Qneen street opposite WhetZels store,
improved by
Two story Frame Double Dwelling
House,
being he same property Of which the said Geo.
q. Sperow died seized and possessed of one
half intere, and the said Mary S. sperpw died
seized and possessed Of a one half interest. and
which was conveyed to the said George o. spe-
row and Mary :. Sperow by Peter sperow,
By deed bearing date the list day Of November,
1903, and now OF record n the Aforesaid Office III
Deed Book No. G page i59. TIE buildings upon
has slate roof and each side contains rooms
besides a Summer Kitchen There is also upnn
the lot a good stable with slate root. Ihe lot
is about 81 IL by 100 feet in size There is large
cistern upon the lot.
Terms.
One-third of the purchase money to be paid In
cash ON day of sale and the residue in two equal
annual payments due in one and two years re-
spectively from day of sale with the interest
evidenced by the notes Of the purchaser. Or the
purchaser If he so elects may pay the whole
purchase money In cash. the title to be reserved
until all the purchase money is paid The prop
erty viii be conveyed with special warranty.
Possession given Immediately
II r. SPEROW.
Executor and Attorney in Fact, and in his own
right.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
Special Commissioners Sale
of valuable
Real Estate

The undersigned special commissioner by
virtue of the authority vested IN him by de-
cree of the circuit Eourt of Berkeley County,
West Virginia, made on the 18th day OF Janu-
airy, 1911 in a suit in chancery therein pend
ing in which b. Kettering, Sheriff admins
traitor, was plaintiff and Julia Barthlow and
other' Were defendants, will sell by public
auction at the front door of the Court House
OF Berkeley County, on
Saturday, April l, 1911,
commencing st | O'Clock r. NJ. that certain
tract OF lana Of which Eugene Barthlow died
seized and possessed situate at the Eastern
base of North Mountain, in Gers rdstown Dis
tnct, Berkeley County, West Virg mia, con-
taining
One Acre,
more or less, improved bya
Frame Dwelling House
in good condition and being the same real es-
Barthlow by deed from William Wason and
wife, bearing date the 2ad day of February
1850 ana recorded in tue office of the clerk of
County Court of said County in Deed Book
No. II, page l49 This land Is of good quality
and is well adapted for trucking purposes,
growing berries or other small fruit.
Terms.
One-third IF the purchase money cash and
the remainder in two equal pay mentS due in
one and two years from dlle respectively the
purchaser to ave his notes for the deferred
pay ments with interest from date and the title
TO be retained until all of the purchase money
has been paid.
f L. Luttrell, Special Commissioner.
l. l. Dew Gerhardt, Clerk of the rcuit
Court, of Berkeley County. do hereby certify
that l.. Lutirell, the special con- mi ssfoner
above mentioned has complied with the ter rs
oil SAID decree by executing his bond, With
drea dollars as required by aid decree
DeW Gerhardt, Clerk.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
Farmer Loses 100000

Huntington w. Va, March 30.-The
home Of Wade Marcum, farmer, liv-
ing on Breeder creek, Mingo county,
was burned last night, destroying cur
rency that was the hoard of years, and
amounting, it is said, to 800, 900. Mar,
cum led the life Of miser for num-
Der of years. He bad sold valuable coal
and timber lands, always demanding
payment in greenbacks Of large de.
nominations. This cash he always kept
in the house, fearing to trust it to the
banks. Marcum's smoke house was
also burned, and the loss included
1000 pounds of meat.