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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-31
Education Throuoh TOYS

Noah's arks, skittlcs, tea set., tin
tnimals, steam rollers, fire engines,
ops, croquet sets, domiDoes, dolls,
spades, skin and wooden animals.
balls, boxes Of bricks and A, B, G
blocks are among the toys secom-
nended by the London county coun-
I'll education committee fer the
schools.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-31
Sricht l.iQilt In Calamity.

Times Of general calamity and con-
fusion have ever been productive of
the greatest minds. The purest ore
Is produced from the hottest furnace,
and the brightest thundeTbolt is elicit
ed from the darkest storm.-Lacon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-31

my child was burned terribly
about the face, neck and chest.
applied DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil
The pain ceased and the child sank
into a restfuE sleep. Mrs. Nancy
n. Hanson, Hamburg, N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-31

Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum
sets you crazy. Can't bear the touch
OF your clothing. Doan's Ointment
cures the most obstinate cases. Why
suffer. All druggists sell it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-31

Europe's Vast Armed Force.
1t would take nine and hs,f d..
for the armies of. Europe to pass a
given point. marching five abreast Is
inches apart, at an eight-mile gait
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-31

The Republican party has practical
" fostered the trusts. The Democratic
party proposes to prevent monopoly.
and the third party proposes to take
monopoly into partnership with the
government by accepting It as an In
eyitable necessity and bringing 1t un-
der the regulation Of law, making It q
localized institution.
-IY
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-31

Tariff schedules have been made TOT
the purpose of keeping as large a
number as possible of the rich and In
fluential manufacturers OF the country
in a good humor with the Republican
marty which desired their constant
financial help.
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List Of Contestants.

hiss Hattie Leggett.
Miss Olivia Lawrence.
Miss Hattie Jones.
Miss Nettie Bell.
Miss Moilie Harrison.
Miss VIII Andrews.
Miss Jennie Dunn.
Miss Fannie Gray.
Miss Ida Station.
Miss Kathleen Tillery.
Miss Nettie Allsbrook.
Miss Sadie Manning.
Miss Inez Gray.
Miss Myrtle Hill Wilkerson.
Miss Rebecca Bradley.
Miss Lila Whitehead.
Hiss Verla Strickland.
Miss Mabel Vaughan.
Miss Kate Boyette.
Miss Chesson Vanlandingham.
Miss Eunice Parks.
Miss Rose Bud Coughenour.
Miss Mary Lamb.
Miss Bessie Dickens.
Miss Mary White.
Miss Alene Pope.
Miss Moilie Oliver.
Miss Ellen Speed.
Miss Daisy Allsbrook.
Miss May Harwell.
Miss Nellie Moore.
Miss Ethel Taylor.
Miss Lizzie Pittnan.
Miss Lizzie Braxton.
Miss Annie Mcdowell.
Miss Virginia Pendleton.
Miss Dorothy Dunn.
Miss Katie Bell.
Mrs. r. j. Madry.
Mrs. Hugh johnson.
Mrs. C. J. Shields.
Mrs. c. Fl. Herring.
Mrs. J. B. Hall.
Mrs. Bernard Allsbrook.
Mrs. B. S. Courtney.
Mrs. H. B. Jones.
Mrs. c. e. Pendleton.
Mrs. J. /. Hooker.
Mrs. c. L. Mcdowell.
Mrs. J. A. Weathersbee.
Mrs. C. F. Burroughs.
Mrs. w. T. Hancock.
Mrs. John Lewis.
Mrs. P. A. Raspberry.
Mrs. Stuart Smith.
Mrs. r. P. Byrd.
Mrs. Ciee Vaughan.
Mrs. r. V. kitc|in.
Miss Lola Parker, Heathsville.
Miss Leila Harris, ="
Miss Lula Lee, "
Mrs. j j. Draper, Enfield.
Miss Margaret Foster, Halifax
Miss Mamie Gary, g
Miss Urtie Daniel O.
Miss Kate Fenner, :"
Miss Mary Norman, 70
Mrs. Swain Norman, "
Miss Florence Fenner
Mrs. j. O. Applewhite, Tillery.
Mrs. Mary Brinkley, Sc
Mrs. Grover Howell, g
Mrs. Fred Cook, "
Mrs. Alma Fleming, "
Mrs. Durham Parks, s.
Miss Lizzie Parks, 6
Miss Jennie SeWell, "
Miss Emma Hamilton, {"
Mrs. Mittie Davenport, Oak City
Mrs. Chas. Hurst d"
Mrs. Charity Ross, +"
Mrs. Annie Everett, i"
Miss Beatrice Daniel,
Miss Hettie Johnson, I"
Miss Pearl House,
Miss Sadie Harrell, Hobgood.
Miss Lena Moore,
Miss Annie Spencer,
Miss Jessie Bradley, "
Mrs. E. C. Ruhin,
Mrs. David Bradley, i"
Mrs. Vance Savage,
Remember to have your frie
trade with the merchants who
giving the coupons. They are re
BILE tradespeople as follows:
Hardy Hardware Company.
Scotland Neck Furniture Co.
Observation-Disclosures C
j. w. Allsbrook.
Josey Hardware Company.
E. T. Whitehead Company.
L. Waxman.
Edwards & Company.
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n,,ccFTs FROM WOODROW
vii SONS SPEECHES.

The Republican party doesn't Pro
80 - change any OF the essential
conditions which mark our pEee'A'
difficulties.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-31

Mr. Roosevelt proposes IN ms plal
form not to abolish monopoly ou. ~
take It under the legal protection OF tae
government and to regulate II: 70 taae
the very men into partnership VINO
have been making 1t Impossible TO car
nv out these great programs by winch
81, of us wish to help the people.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-31

We don't want to disturb the inous-
+rv of the country. but to destroy the
control over the industry OF otner peo,
ple which these men have estaoHsneo
and which makes 1t impossible that we
should give ourselves . free Held OF
service.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-31

: :. = =
81 III ~ y; Ie9 t3~c i.c.r inc through ignorance and
l2 -13eo2cr h. .-a q is an:an mechanism mental
sia 2 confused head, hacl,ache headache hot
az- aud llay ayapiOs OF dera1geIneH OF tEe "onahy
os- can - avoided by proper understanding or "ha' 10
. IN these try:as times that TO all women.
.i ~ 90. had female trouble and all the doctors
not able to my
lad t. " Finally read in the papers n a0out
Prescription and decided had
ten tos had done good took IN AL al;
and
a have gained
female
th2 only e-rtf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29
Wedding Day
Superstitions

June IL the month for weddings
and there never was a woman
who was not more or less super
stitlous concerning her wedding
day.
Happy In the bride the sun
shines on" is saying 80 old that
ths first thing every girl does on
her wedding day il 20 skip 10 the
window In her bare FOOTE'S TO see
II the sky be fair.
For the consolation OF the girls
who have TO drag their pretty
gowns through Indictment weather
let II be known that the Danish
bride has II Just the other way
round.
Blessed is she who weds in rain,
For she who does will ne'er weep
again"
Many brides will not try on the
wedding dress complete before
donned for the ceremony. II r.
considered an unlucky as 10 call a
girl by her future married name.
Brides should be married in
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29
Letters to Cynthia Grey

MOTHER or nUseANof

Dear Grey. I and
the have been out 1915.
unles vi ms or working
wfe senior and have little boz years
= walk work neither
VIII with she rs married mans place 70 stay IN
mother girls not III
friend call she something to hurt his feelings
he not
We have been with her nj
alone
will
then her mother sods
To I n
be would with me would
be the rghtT work inside and Ike
have think viii have
10 leave her. would like advice Miss Grey
PEAcEABI.E MAN
should together
famG o. o
Ia beyond should side With child
evounr or grown positively child
peace price
II
mother needs willing
sibIe for you. II noI cave with the she
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29
Cynthia's Answers
to Many Questions

September %. 1895. fell on Tues
day.
Adelina Patti was born AZ Mad
rid. isis. Her real namo 10 Baron.
esa CedarstFom.
DR. Rogue Saenx Psna 10 fhs
president OF tho Argentine Rsntsh-
lie.
Miss Mlrxi fiaios Of the Spring
Maid" company. 10 4 feet 10 inches
In height.
Tho following IL good for Inm-
pies; Make n solution Of one part
iodide potassium In parts water:
10 this add ie parta pounded caa<i,c
soap Melt in n porcelain weasel
By aid OF 4 water bath. Use twice
daily and when bathing.
The specific weight OF a sub,
stance 10 It's weight In comparison
with weights Of similar buiks OF
other substances. Density IL some
times Improperly regarded rs syno
mynous with special gravity.
To restore the luster 20 tortoise
shell combs dip the finger In lin
seed oil and rub tho surface. uas
very little oil. Then rub with thu
palm of the hand until this oil dIs
appears and the aheli feels hot and
II bright aud shiny.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29
A YOUNG GIRL AND
MOVING PCT

Dear Miss Grey. I am n giri OF
10 aud 90 10 the picture shows
quite often. II only costs a nickel.
DO you think II Is all rightg DO
you think I ought 20 gosalonef |
can take care Of myself and behave
modestly.
90 WIN you tell me what win re.
move tan and freckles7
(3) How should wear my hairf
DAISY M.
A.--(1) A picture show now and
then Ia recreation. but 90 oyerdo
anything Ia not good II you go In
the evening IL is best to have an
older person with ron. ] don't
doubt you are a modest little girl.
but take Miss Orey's advice. dear.
l2D Tomato or cucumber juice In
dandy for freckies and tan.
(s) The hair slightly puffed at
the sides and a cornet braid is be-
coming.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29

er gets work You see. tia hard
for mothers with babies TO hold po-
sitlons. for what mother can keep
her mind on her work II she feels
her baby Is not In good hands. and
receiving care. and getting It's bot.
tie on timer
Hut | almost forgot 20 tell you
how Il came about You see. after
Mrs. n. c. bradford. tit 6srd st..
and Mrs w. H. Hutton. CprliAs av.
decided the youngssers sytsded a
picnic. they said ~is'v ~ % be-
and II Ia. Il
Il want easy <ork nothlns
really good is-but FticN skw lots
and lots Of other peoele ttsi these
people donated all sfta On things.
from sandwiches tofco ktftam. 20
mi the klddies' little 'tummies =
You see. Mother Ryther couldn',
have done it--dear. no--thcre are
too many hungry babies for that
Neither could the two women have
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29

done 4 alone. but II only needs a
klnd.hearted object to start n good,
big ball a.rolling.
oh. they are having beautiful
time right thia minute. while ] am
telling you about n. Riley has said
There Is always something sweet
sings somewhere" and the Riddles
are proving Il today. and the WON
en- are proving Il. and Mother ny.
Their 10 proving Il, and ] am almost
singing myself 10 think what q
jolly good time tho children are
having.
Some OF the kiddies. know, are
feeding tho animals. others doing
stunts on the bars and ladders and
sliding down the inclined planes
and every on. OF them making the
monkeys sit up and take notice Of
their own antics.
So. you see. was right In saying
this ID n red.lettes day for tho kid
dies.
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Dear Miss .srcy; come TO you
In doubt. Some time ago a boy
asked me Tor my picture and J gave
Il 10 him. ow as ws are not
going together. | would iike To
know II Il IL wrong 10 LEI him keep
Il. or should insist on his giving
il back7 He Is what you might
call sissy boy"
MIG0NETTE.
A.-Glrls and women. too. seem
to think they have q perfect right
TO demand back presents given dur
ing the full moon Of friendship or
love. Would you think OF asking
for the presents you gave iast
Christmasg
You may ask your picture back,
but Il IL a favor n he gives II. The
sensible girl will think twice before
giving her affection. or her picture,
10 every boy who comes along; she
win think Of the present and also
that there may be a waning OF THIS
goiden-dream-moon and she viii
AK herself, before she gives her
picture, or her love. whether or not
abe will be willing for him TO retain
Ilt when the love mist has rolled
away and the moon Is set
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29
NEWS OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO WOMEN READERS ssuz
SOME MORE CHERRY RECIPES

thin. II can DO thickened by adding
ono teaspoonful OF cornstarch.
which has been wetted In cold
water first.
Pour the cherry mixture, when
cold. into ready.bakod pastry pates.
sift sugar over top. They are then
ready TO eat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29

This IL a red-ietter day for Moth
or Rythor'a Riddles.
It's ptcnic. II YOU pleaSe'
There are exactly 81 wriggilnK
teasing. fun-loylug boys and girls
spending the day AZ Woodland
park. the guests OF two fairy god.
mothers. In the shape OF two good.
hearted women. who made UP their
minds that Mother Rythor's chill
dren needed picnic
Mother Ryther liant their real
mother. bat she mothers each aud
every little tot--and the big onea.
too. for sometimes bis boys and
girls need little moihering. You
see. Mother Ryther has a ChildrcnE
home. aud II Isn't altogether chill.
dren's home. either. for she some
times takes the mother. too. Iuat
let discouraged mother with her
baby come along. and Mother Ry-
Their takes both To- her heart and
home. and keeps them tn the moth.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29
THE MARKETS

The following are the average
prices paid By local commission
merchants TO the producers and
commissioners The prices paid tho
farmers comes under buying price. .
ana the sum paid BY the retailer
undar selling price" Prices In all
cases nre subject 10 variation. sc-
eordinw 60 freshness and general
exreilence, but these prices. unieas
otherwise indicated. are for strictly
fret grades
Tsgs-Buying Price.
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RAiNcoATs.

Dear Miss Grey: will write to
you for Information in regard to n
rnbberized raincoat. | tried TO
prcss II with damp cloth and took
all the dull finish off and left II
real shiny. II Is tan. Could you
tell me anything TO do for u.
MRS. w. G. l..
Al can tell you nothing to do.
A rubberized coat is the last THING
on earth 20 experiment with, and
am printing this letter as a warn
ing and because | receive 80 many
Inquiries about raincoats. The
cleaners price Is cheaper than "a
new coat
You might try putting the coat
o. water 90 reduce the shine the
heat produced.
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INDIGESTION.
!, 80 - .


In most cases indigestion In at
tributablc 10 improper eating rather
than 20 improper food. Tho most
easily diRcsiible food may cause In
digestion IN bottled hog fashion,
while food that ia slow OF digestion
may be easily taken care OF II eaten
slowly and In moderation.
The prime rule for those who
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29

Wash. stone and stem cherries.
To u pint Of cherries allow one cup.
ful Of sugar. II tart fruit Ia usei.
Put the sugar with one-half cup.
fnl Of water on the fire. When
boiling. add the fruit and cook ten
minutes. Stir In ono toaspoonful
OF butter. II the syrup seems too
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29

and many knlck.knscks. and prom.
there shall b. no writing among
them 10 remind you OF the past
Here are the verses.
Quoth Grandpa. wife and are one.
but faith. I know not why. str"
Quoth Uncle. You arc two. say.
She Is one and you're a cipher"
GRANDMA.
A.--Thanks. "Urandma." hut !
am not headed for the mad
house. am going TO stay right
here and referee Grandpa" who
thinks no intelligent woman will
try 10 be her brothers equal. and
Uncle Korntassci." who says man
without woman Is a cipher. with a
ring around IT,
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stem and wash quart OF sour
cherries, Simmer slowly IN a quar-,
OF water until tender Rub through
sieve and return 10 fire. Sweeten
with half cupful OF sugar. When
boiling thioken slightly with a
tablespoonful OF arrowroot rubbed
10 a paste with little cold water.
IA soon AS the soup looks perfectly
clear take Il OFF the fire. Add one
Tablespoonful OF lemon Juice aud
put aside TO cool. Serve In sherDet
glasses.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29
TALKS BY THE STAR DOCTOR

would avoid or would be cured OF
indigestion may be expressed In one
word: CHEW" Chew your food
TIL there's nothing Jeff OF II 10 chew.
More depends On thorough masticar
ton than on anything else. II you
haven't time 20 chew. don't eat.
Never eat square meal" unless
you have at least nalf an hour "a
devote 10 II. Better go hungry TIL
you have time 10 eat ae leisure. or,
better SIN. drink glass Of milk to
bolster you up TN there Is time
to eat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29
A DUSTLESS
DUST-CLOTH

A great deal can be saved BY
making your own dustless dust
cloths by the following recipe:
one.third ounce paraffln mixed
with one pint OF coal oil. Wash a
piece Of black cheesccloth In this
and you will have a dustless dust
cloth harmless to any furniture.
The above quantity makes three
yarda
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29
= VERSE FOR "oRANoPA"
4 AND JUNGLE


Dear Miss Grey: You know
woman generally wants the last
word. so send this piece of poet
ry--as think II answers well tho
case OF Grandpa" and Uncle
Korntassei." and | thank you In al
vance, and II Il comes 10 the worst
and you land in the mad house ]
will visit you there and bring flowers
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: WEDDING
! CONGRATULATIONS ,


Dear Miss Grey; Should I con
graduate a young couple who will
make me a call on their return
from their honeymoon, and what
should I say COMPLExED.
A.--The correct thing IN TO wish
the bride happiness and congratu'
late the groom. Why not say what
Is In your hearth That is always
the key to true politeness.
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Rteund chsrrI.s

Wash the cherries and pick them
over carefully. Put over the fire In
saucepan which Ii not likely 10
burn easily. with just enough water
To prevent the fruit catching. Gov
or closely. stew until soft. but not
broken. After tho liquor In strain.
ed off. set the cherries aside In a
covered bowl. Add three table
spoonfuls OF sugar TO each pint OF
Juice. Return the whole 10 the fire
and boil fast for half an hour. Pour
II over the fruit and keep covered
until cold,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29
WEDDING RINGS


Dear Miss Grey: VIII you kindly
inform me which Is the correct
hand TO wear a wedding ring on,
right or leftg DELLA ~
A.-The wedding ring Is worn on
the third finger of the left hand,
with the engagement ring.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29

4 EXPERT TELLS sucARLEss
4 METHOD
= BY Mary e. Williams, Director !
= OF Cooking In New York !
4 Public Schools.
r Any careful woman can pre- 4
= serve fruits perfectly without !
4 even a pinch OF sugar II she I
= follows these simple rules 4
= absolutely.
= Boil the fruit In water, with
= out sugar.
r When thoroughly cooked put I
= on alright caps Immediately. 4
4 filled 10 overlooking. Screw 4
4 ia alright caps Immediately. 4
r When jars are opened for
4 use. add sugar TO suit your
4 taste.
4 Such preserves will not be I
+ quite az delicious an IN boiled 4
= In syrup IN canning time, but I
4 probably will have more OF the 4
+ natural flavor OF the fruit.
$3.50
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rVERETTSEATTLE
NTERURBAN RAILWAY

SsrrI.x 10 EVERETT Llmited sssias
rssiss- ssis, 10, ssa. sssa isfss
4tn. III No. ise "a. tfa. "a,
~ 18 n s.sa sfs. sac. ssg
s.t n carr Extra trala 6Arar.
~ ssi ssnssg a. 1913 "a
S@@s..fs.4. crs~a~ue1 Atax Drus
-. st1h .ns slresm~esd
wevS1rf 10 skkrfLE-14aaitss ssai.s
tssa e. spd ti9a , m
80 rslasiia ga. Yea. Tee. sssf
,saa iisss . al lfss aces n.
- s.ss. s1sls p n. daily Essys
cs,~ ssl4sdag zn1 AeEa2f 81 SIZE
nhar1sss taxxsss trains
500 tfxia -2fss ffsixht she'd a. 9tafh
"a OElvx 81 so m.
OxfrfE xt8nE1-r TRACTION co
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HOTEL FREDERICK
Ira& Iaffsh Az.


Tourists or local travellers con-
templating a brief or extended stay
will find here the comforts % home.
In which your mother. wife or sister
viii be accorded the fullest protec-
ton at all times. Rates reas0nabis.
All outside rooms. hot and cold wa
ter. from 81 30 up. with some higher.
No Gar Fare. ss "a Is Close In.
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white. And everyone knows that
she must wear something old
and something new, something Dor
rowed and something blue"
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. submarines now At navy yard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29
FREE LECTURES

q Prof J. A. Bloffer will give 4
= three free lectures Sunday. 4
4 Monday and Tuesday evenings. 4
4 respectively. at tho Plymouth 4
4 Congregational church. Sun 4
4 day evening hts subject will 4
= be Sixteen Years Ia the Cas- 4
\ cade Mountains: Monday. 4
= Mexico City; Tuesday. THE 4
4 Mexico Of Today" All three 4
4 lectures will be illustrated 4
4 with stereop,icon views. 4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29

IA fighting vessels at navy yard.
sss
Dance at Drcumland tonight. "s
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29
STAR WANT ADS
BRING RESULTS

Main piDo.
HOTEL. ASTORIA
Corner Eighth and Pine.
So week up: transients 75o up,
Steam heat: running hot and cold
water and telephone In every room.
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Phone North GpO
HOTEL. FArH0ANk~

Corner sist and isth ayes. n. E.;
Eastlake car. hot and cold waetr In
rooms. large. clean outside rooms /.
si.50 week up, University district.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29

People employed during tho day
can get cheap rent with best SCR !
vices, and ; rooms. all heated. \
with hot water, private baths. frce|
phone, close In. We Will DO pleased
10 hear from you.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-29

Miss Mlrxi fIaios Of the Spring
Maid" company. 10 feet 10 inches
In height.
The Washington times., 1912-12-20
CHAPTER XII.
In the Path of Juggernaut.

lFFORD RENWICK was vastly
interested In the fiuorescent
i rays. which grew more bril-
liam as he sheltered the rubber
finger from the electric light. The car.
peted floor beneath the table was II.
lumined by Il flood OF amethyst ligh'
that spread to his hand and clothes wit
the suddenness of Il ROentgen ray.
Clifford was not eager to replace IN
rubber finger In his pocket. a suddc
fear Of it's radioactive properties cam
upon him. Wrapping it in his kerchi
gingerly, he left the restaurant and SUI.
ceedcd in obtaining small empt
chocolate box from an adjoining con
on the soft paper at the bottom. he wat
able to examine with more safety tn,
cause Of the light emissions
Only one known element was capable
OF such tremendous molecular activity
He OWNED In fash that Inouyiti',
false finger contained a large quantity
OF pure radium. Further reflection In
duced the belief that the six grains Of
radium which had been stolen from thu
laboratory Of Professor Moritz lay con,
cealcd In the hollow OF the rubbc,
finger.
With all his cunning and duplicity
DR.. Tsarka had failed to hold the
precious substance which had cost hin
many months OF labor and toll. A thrill
Of pleasure Eeixel clifford as no strOd,
In the direction OF the International Bu
reau. the small cardboard box grippet
firmly In his hand. To have recovered