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The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-18
NAVAL BATTLE ON AGAIN
Greek and Turkish Fleets Resume Fight-HeaVy Firing Heard
 Outside Dsrdaneies.

Sedil-Bahr, Dardaneles, Dec, 18.- Another naval battle was begun be- tween the Turkish and Greek fleets outside the entrance to the Darda- nelles Straits
 The firing was very heavy. How many vessels are engaged is not known.
 The battle occurred between the Dardanelles and Imbros Island and that two of the Ottoman warships were damaged, but this is denied by the Turks.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-18

company, declared it ,e more profitable to shippers to allow the rail roads to raise their rates than to per. init them to continue their practice of overcharging shippers.
 Jones declared his records showed that the weights frequently were as high as 5000 to 4000 pounds greater than the actual weights of the con tents of cars.
 Means $50 to $40 a Car.
 q personally weighed each imple. ment which went into cars, yet when the weights were sent us by the rail. roads they were 5000 to 4,000 pounds higher than my weights" declared Jones. Some of our goods going to the southern territory are charged at a rate of S1 a hundred pounds. and this makes a difference of from $30 to $40 car"
 Jones said that he frequently bad protested to tie railroad companies against paying freight on the basis ot the weights submitted by the com. panies, and that the companies had re-, piled that the weights of the hureau must be accepted.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-18
Denver Water Case Is Advanced.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The Denver water case was advanced for hearing in the supreme court of the United States. It was set for argument Jan uary 6. This is the suit to restrain the commissioners of Denver from purchasing private water plant.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-18
tured and his car wrecked.
Two Nights of for Housewives.

New York, Dec. 1s.-"Eyery house. wife should have two nights off each week, during which she could come into contact with other people and see things to relieve the monotony of her life" says the Rev. George w. Grin ton, Methodist Episcopal minister.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-18
Nose Cut Of bv Rivals.

Pottsville, Pa. Dec, 1S,-While kiss ing his sweetheart, Anthony Barron, was attacked by two rivals, who cut off his nose.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-18

Supreme Court Recess December 23.
 Washington, Dec, 1S.-The supreme court will recess from December 23 to January 6, according to present ar engagements.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-18
Has 2 Narrow Escape.
wls.

Poazb.cepsie, N. r., Dec. lS.-Vin- -tat Astcr, driving a racing car, and
 raak Casey chauffeur for Garrett Nipp of Rhinebec had a marrow es- cape from death while racing {, cir cars on the state road between Rhine beck and Red Hook. Casey was in- 1ured and his car wrecked.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-10-04
Dress Goods----Silks----VeIvefs
An Urn-ivaIIed Showing.

A whole page would be insufici-
ent to give descriptive details of this
vast assemblage of dress fabrics. Here
are materials Of every new kind,
adapted to every style and suited for
every occasion.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-10-04
TRUSTEES SALE
= of A Valuable
HOUSE and LOT
I'm Winfield, Carroll county. Md.

By virtue Of decree OF the Circuit
Court for Carroll county sitting as a
Court of Equity and passed in cause
NO. 1858 Equity wherein Ralph T..
Buckingham and others are COM
plainants and Sarah A Buckingham
and others are defendants, the under
signed trustee appointed in said cause
will sell at public sale, on the prem
iSes, on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 1912,
at o'clock p. M: All that valuable
lot of ground and improvements sit
uate in the village OF Winfield, Car
roll county, Maryland, and now occu-
pied by Theodore H. Hoffman, as ten
ant, consisting of one acre and one
square perch OF land, more OIL less.
This lot is improved bya frame dwell
ing house, stable and other usual
|outbuildings in fair condition and re-
pair. lit IL also planted with number
of valuable fruit trees.
Terms of Sale :-One-third cash on
the day Of SALE. o. upon the ratiflca-
ton thereof by the Court; and the
balance in two equal payments of six
and twelve months, bearing interest
from day OF sale, and It'd d. secured
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-10-04
Grace Lutheran Church.

The Holy Communion will be ad-
ministered to the congregation Sun
day morning and evening. Prepare
tory service Friday evening. This
will be the last communion In both
the synodical and calendar years and
each member should partake oil the
sacrament. Special offerings for
hnnAvo1nnce
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-10-04

An oyster supper for the benefit OF
the Church of God at Wakefield Will
b. held at the church On Saturday
evening, October ,, at 9 o'clock.
The members Of the County Central
Committee should not fail to see that
every Democrat entitled to register
has his name placed on the books on
October Sth, the last Registration
Day.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-10-04
A wOMAN,S WISDOM.

baby heavy breathing little
much
Medical
thing TO find out what i the matter with
he splendid cloth binding good
ID
Favte Presentation remedy which
health
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-10-04
Charming Fall Millinery.

is the fashionable event about town, and from
every source we hear words Of congratulation
and appreciation No woman should omit Wis
it to this department. Hats 50 numerous
varied-so beautiful no printed words can de-
scribe them. Look where you will, you'll not
find another display its equal.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-10-04

u
your valuable medicine has done for me-, writes MRS
MARGARET ZUEBERT, of 323 S. Bentaon Street. Baltimore
Nd Before the stock came 70 or house vas very sk
wrote for advice which kindly given and
which made different woman in short time; After
taking the first bottle of Favorite Prescription began
did my own housework.washi1g and ironing cooking
sewing and the all nursed three children who had
whooping cough hardly Of the advent minutes
hefore-so easy it. The baby fat butter
any to take when in this condition recommend lt
to all nv friendS.n
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-10-04

On road leading from Westminster to
Manchester, II miles from Westminster.
Place on WV. M. r. R., 10 Acres IL
Acres Ia Timber Bank Barn 30x24 and
a 6 room House and all necessary out
buildings, running water, fine spring.
oct42* Owner J. UTTERBAUGH.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-10-04
BUILT TO LAST and BUILT TO BE LOVELY

'Rousard" is the name of the
best Glove sold anywhere at ST. pair.
Made of french lambskin, it is pliable
and elastic. They are sold upper
guarantee.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-02-12
SYNOPSIS.
LOLMS NOtSE99 VINCE

ing visit with his friend. Quain, comes up
on young lady equestrian who has been
olsmounted by her horse becoming fright
ened at the sudden appearance in the road
S 81 9ury Htndu He DECLARES he i
mouthpiece Of the Bell" addresses Amber
as a man Of high rank and pressing a
mysterious little bronze box, THE To-
KEN Into his hand, disappears in the
H 81 IN turn addresses her as Miss sophie
Farrell. daughter of Col Farrell of the
British diplomatic service in India and
visiting the Quains. Several nights later
the Quain home 10 burglarized and the
bronze bronze box stolen. Amber and ouain GO
bunting on an island and become lost and
Amber Is left marooned. He wanders
about finally reaches cabin and rec
ognizes as its occupant an old friend
nam Button whom he last met n RITE Eng
When Miss Farrell Is mentioned Rutton Is
strangely agitated. Chatterji appears
and summons Rutton to q meeting OF a
mysterious body. Rutton seizes a revolt
the Hindu. takes poison and when dying
asks Amber to go to India on mysteri.
GUS errand. Amber decides to leave at
letter to Mr.. Labertouche. a scientific
friend In Calcutta, by quicker route.
Upon arriving he finds note awaiting
him. 1t directs Amber to meet MS friend
he knows his mission is to get Miss Far
reli out OF the country. Amber attempts
to dispose Of the Token to 'money-len-
der. is mistaken for Rutton and barely
escapes being mobbed. A. message from
tee,,ne And on the way. he meets Miss
feeling; on the way he meets Miss
her 10 become his wife.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-02-12

hear them. At least the native was
human and this experience
wasn't, hardly. He leaned to-
ward the man. eyes aching with the
futile strain Of striving to penetrate
the blackness. He could see nothing
more definite than shadows. The boat
was resting motiorless on the tide. as
II suspended in an abyss of night,
fathomless and empty.
well. what now?' he demanded
harshly. BE careful, Dulla Dad"
I'VE are arrived, hazoor," said the
native calmly. IF you will be pleased
to step ashore, having care lest you
overturn the boat, the steps are on
your left"
Where? Obi" Amber's
tentative hand, cropping in obscurity,
fell upon slab of stone. smooth and
slippery, but solid. You mean here?"
AYE, hazoor.'
And what next?"
Il am to wait to conduct you back
to your place of rest"
"Um? You are, eh?" Amber,
doubtful. tried the stone again; it was
substantial enough; only the boat
rocked. He struck match; the short
lived fame afforded him feeble, un-
satisfactory impression of a long. mar
row, vaulted chamber. whereof the
floor was half water, half stone. There
was landing to the left, rather mar
row ledge, with a low, heavy door.
hOSaad with trov IN tho wo11 hovOnd
Shaking his head, he lifted himself
cautiously out Of the boat. you stay
right there, Dulla Dad" he warned the
native, until see what happens. II
T. catch you trying to get away-the
boat'll show up nicely against the
opening, you know-Tu give you cause
for repentance"
Il am here, hazoor. Turn you and
knock upon the door thu" trapping
! the gunwale of the boat-"thrice."
Amber obeyed. wrought up now tc
SO high pitch Of excitement and sus
'pense that he could hardly have with
drawn had he wished to and been able
to force Dulla Dad to heed him. As
he knuckled the third signal, the door
swung slowly inward, disclosing. in q
dim glow Of light, stone walls-a bare
stone chamber illuminated by single
iron lamp hanging in chains from the
ceiling. Across the room dark en-
try opened upon q passageway equal
ly dark.
|. BY the door servant stood, his at
| titude deferential. AS the Virginian's
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-02-12

you know it. Whether or not you're
going to suffer what you call my In.
science. l don't know. and don't
much care. You've made a fool Of
me twice, now, and I'm tired of 1t.
give you my word l don't understand
why l don't shoot you down here
and now, for l believe in my heart
you're the unholiest scoundrel unhung.
Is that language plain enough for
your"
For an instant longer they faced one
another offensivsty. Amber cool
enough outwardly and inwardly boil.
ing with rage that he should have
walked into the trap with his eyes
open, Salig Singh trembling with re.
sentiment but holding himself in with
splendid restraint.
"As for me-" continued Amber, y
suspect I'm the met hopeless ass in
the three Presidencies. II that's any
comfort to you. Salig Singh. Now
what dyou want with me?"
A shadowy smile softened the black
ness of the Rajput's wrath. He shrug-
ged and moved his hands slightly, ex-
posing their palms, subtly signifying
his submission.
Thou art my overload" he said
quietly. with silky Difference. I'm
time thou wilt see how thou hast
wronged me. For the present, re-
main thy servant. l harbor no re
sentiment, l owe thee naught but loyal
ty. l await thy commands"
"The dickens you dol" Amber
whistled inaudibly. his eyes narrowing
as he pondered the man. you protest
a lot, Salig Singh. II you're so much
at my service why, prove it. u
BY way of reply Salig Singh lifted
his sword in its scabbard from Its
fastenings at his side and, with mag
niflcent gesture, cast 1t clanking to
the floor between them. A heavy Eng
lish army pattern revolver followed
it The Rajput spread out his hands
Thou art armed, my lord" he said
II, at thy mercy. II thou dost mis-
Judge my purpose In causing thee to
be brought hither, my life is in thy
hands,"
"Oh, yes" Amber nodded. That's
very pretty. But presuming chose to
take it,"
Thou art free as the winds OF the
morning. See. then" Salig Singh
strobe to the outer door and threw
it open. "The way of escape is cleal
not even locked"
The lamplight fell across the stone
landing and made visible the waiting
boat with Dulla Dad sitting, patiently
at the oar.
II see," assented Amber. S"Well"
Salig Singh shut the door gently
rs there more to say?" he enQuired
II have shown thee that thou ar
free"
(TO BE CONTINUED)
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-02-12

feet; then. with q Jangle Of spurs,
Salig Singh leaped up and stood at
distance Of two PAGES, his head high
his black eyes glittering Cmtnously
with well-nigh the sinister brilliance
of his vibrating emerald aigrette.
my lord!" he cried angrily. Are
these words to use to one who offers
thee his heart and hand? Is this inso-
lence to be suffered by a Rajput,
son Of Kings?"
"As for that" returned Amber
steadily. giving him look for look,
your grandfather was bunia and
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-02-12
Remained Long In Rapt Wondering Contemplation Of II,

said gently; and the man ceased pad
ding with shudder- ''Dulla Dad.
you're taking me to the palace"
YEA, hazoor; that is true" the ma
tive answered. his voice quavering.
who awaits me there? Answer
quickly"
"Hazoor. 1t Ia not wise to speak a
name upon the water. where voices
travel far"
"Dulla Dad!"
"Hazoor. l may not say!"
The boat surged swiftly on while
again and again Amber's finger trem-
bled on the trigger. Though already
the white cleaning walls lowered
above him. it was not yet too late
not too late; but should he withdraw.
force Dulla Dad to return. he might
miss = what?
He did nothing save resign himself
to the issue. As they drew nearer the
moonlit walls he looked in vain for
sign Of d landing-stage, and wondered,
the lighted bund that he had seen
from over the water being invisible
to him round an angle OF the build
ing. But Dulla Dad held on without
pause until the moment when 1t
seemed that he intended to dash the
boat bows first against the stone;
then, with final dextrous twist OF
the paddle, he swung at sharp angle
and simultaneously checked the speed:
Under scant. momentum they slid
from moonlight and the clean air OF
night into a close we'll between two
walls. and then suddenly beneath an
arch and into a cavernous chamber
filled with the soft murmurings OF
water and with darkness.
Here the air was sluggish and heavy
and rank with the odor Of slime.
'Hazoori"
It was Dulla Dads voice. sleek with
fawntng. For all the responsiveness OF
the accents. Amber was not sorsy to
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-02-12

"Haxoor, It was charged upon me to
say, Il come from you know whom. !"
1.-The devil 1t was. Well,
what do you want?"
Il was to say. Hasten. hazoor. for
the night"
I've heard that, too. You mean
you're to lead me to somebody, some
where-you can't say where?"
AYE. hazoor. even So"
Get over there. in the corner. while
I think this overland don't move OF
I'll make you present of a nice
young bullet, Dulla Dad
THAT is as Allah Wills; only re-
member, hasoor. the Injunction for
haste"
The man, small stunted Moham-
medan. sided fearsomely over to the
spot indicated and waited there, cring-
ing and duplicating Amber with elo-
quent gestures. The 'Virginian watch
ed him closely until comforted by the
reflection that, had murder been the
object, he had been a dead man long
since. Then he put aside the revolver
and began to dress.
only Labertouche would have. to
communicate with me by such
stealth" he considered. Besides,
that reference to the photograph"
He slipped hurriedly into his cloth
ing and ostentatiously dropped the
pistol into his right-hand coat-pocket.
I'm ready" he told the man. Lead
the way; and remember. II there's
any treachery afoot, you'll be the first
to suffer for it, Dulla Dad"
The Mohammedan bowed submits
sively. BE it SO, my lord" he said in
Hindi. and. moving noiselessly with
unshod feet, glided through the door
which opened upon the bund. Amber
close behind him.
In the water at their feet a light
boat was gently nosing the marble
bund. Dulla Dad. .squatting. drew it
broadside to the steps and motioned
Amber to enter. The Virginian board
ed it gingerly, seating himself at the
stern. Dulla Dad dropped in forward
and pushed of. The boat moved out
upon the bosom of the lake with
scarce a sound, and the native, grasp.
ing double-bladed paddle. dipped it
gently and sent the frail craft flying
onward with long, swift, and powerful
strokes, guiding it directly toward the
walls of the Raj Mahal.
Two-thirds OF. the way across the
Virginian surrendered to his mistrust
and drew his pistol. ."Pulla Dad" he
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-02-12
Insane for Hiring Him.

This one was told of the late Sen.
ator Dolliver. It Is of the trial Of q
man for murder. who was undoubted.
ly guilty. but was acquitted. greatly to
the surprise of the presiding Judge
The Jury had been out two days con.
sidering, the case. without reaching q
conclusion. Then the Judge called the
Jury into court and asked what the
di6iculty was. The foreman said:
Judge. there Is only one thing that
II troubling us. Was the prisoners
counsel appointed by the court. or re-
tanned by the prisoner himself"
The prisoner Is q man Of MEANS"
said the Judge. land he retained his
own counsel"
Ten minutes later the Jury sent out
word that an agreement had been
reached. They filed into court. The
foreman rose and announced the YER
dict: Acquitted. on the ground of in.
sanity"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-02-12
Looking foI an Ak.

There is certain kind of souvenir
fiend that has pretty poor pickings
these days." said the policeman. II
mean the man or woman-usually 1t is
a woman-who wants the AK with
which the door is cut down and the
furniture smashed in gambling raid.
There are Puritans a-plenty who
beg us for these implements Of de.
struction. Every raid that the public
gets wind of brings out scores of let.
tiers from foes Of gambling who have
the cotton batting all ready to pack
away the az that struck a blow at
corruption.
unless the old ak gets lost in the
shuttle somebody in the crowd usually
sends It to the person who can write
The most touching letter"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-02-12

gaze fell upon him he salaamed re-
specially.
Amber entered. his eyes quick, his
right hand in his pocket and grateful
for the cold caress Of nickeled STEEL
his body poised lightly and tensely
upon the balls Of his feet-in q word.
ready. Prepared against the worst he
was hopeful of the best apprehen-
sive, he reminded himself that he had
FIRST met Labertouche under auspices
hardly more prepossessing than these.
. The clang Of the door closing be-
hind him rang hollowly in the still
ness. The warder moved past him to
the entrance Of the corridor. Amber
held him with q sharp question: :.
Am to wait here?'
For moment, heaven-born!" He
disappeared. 80.
Without sound door at Amber's
elbow that had escaped his cursory
notice, so cunningly was 1t fitted in
the wall. swung open, and a remem-
bered voice doomed in his ears, not
without a certain sardonic infection:
Welcome. my lord, welcome to Khan
dawar!"
Amber swung upon the speaker
with snarl. '"Salig Singh"
"Thy steward bids thee welcome to
thy kingdom, hazoor!" p
Dominating the scene with his i'm.
posing .presence-a figure regal in the
reginentals Of his 'natire afmy-thd
Rajput BUNDLED himself before the
Virginian. dropping to his knee and
offering his jeweled swordhit In token
of his fealty.
"Oh. get up!" snapped Amber Inn
patiently. I'm sick of all this damned
tomfoolery. Get up. d'you hear!-un-
less you want me to take that pretty
sword Of yours and spank you with
it,"
A CULVER. a. Of self-repression.
moved the body Of the man at his
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-02-12
Detained.

=. "A Chinaman is quoted in a news
paper as saying that his countrymen
took a step forward when they cnt on
their queues ~
mo doubt they did. In fact, once
saw a Chinaman whose queue prevent
ed him from taking step forward"
How was that?'
TT was tied to a picket fence"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-02-12

On the Market Now.
what 10 your idea Of nothing to
buy?"
IAN imitation dried codnsA" !
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1912-11-21

Phone. write or see Ramey Lum-
Der Co.. Nezperce.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1912-11-21
ALfAs suMMoNS.

In the District courf 81 the second judicial
District 81 me stats 81 Idaho, 10 and Tor fhs
0yI. 49,. a fsr1.s Plainna. "a Kilen jackson,
| I-rah-iuo-falikf aud 1charig. kamlah Town
liis conpsay. 4mitsd, : so.Pef..,,ien', 9. 4
eon 80 VI. q. Rhort. directors and oflcers
| fhoreoI, and al nnknorn helrs and aefifees 81
n|Ien lawyer, d4l4441dl Auo AZ DnAnoHn
oaeeIs and cls,n.ee 2. w =, ts..e.i.S -
/ II County. Idaho. touif: Lon !, =, ana >, o.
hiock b. "a said 1oun. dflnndenla,
Ths stats q idene te ~, ssss1re - ~.
/ al Touuaile Company. Limited, corpofa-
llon. Sohn.onf remsfe{. " -. s.sS !.
L-iscptson 80 -. N saet.. aait..ets q
1rTisers q Allaa iaryrr oseeesee ano AZ
ank nat b owns y ea4 cisamenIf q ne Apefe
dosrfIbed premises, oeitnoanis;
~ - ,..,gr name1 pIalnl|4 has fled con-
nIeinf sraIusl sou "a tbs above enuued cause.
Il lhe Above entitled conrf. IN the County o.
ps1s .ctlou i brought 70 qniei the title Of
nlalnfld 10 fhn following plenise1 IN he toHn
81 kamlah. Lewis County. Idaho. teah,
5000. frwir County. stats 81 idaho. &C
rorfine 10 tho recorded plat theftoi, and ef-
srr pat ans parcel thereof, against All claims
a ,e..s ~ asdsr lhs. 81 any Of ihe1
and Yea and each % you are hereby sum
mnned aud required q appeaf ana anaNtr
fs1i DAYS 1 enclnaIre ~ the DAY % sarficel A..
fTr he service 81 this fnDmon1 upon lou, II
s6rr4d nIIhin lIe abo4f nAutN lnoiriAt az.
lrIrt aud ailhld forty itoi Gays teEclusife q
shr "a al @errIcst N served elsewhere.
And ror and each 81 you are hereby further
nollnnd fhaf II Fuu fan 70 appear and answer
he eaiI complaint a. herein directed, plant
III ,rllI raaae Yonf defaults In aaid action 20 -
rnlerr1 and silI apply - The court for he re-
filtrri r.rdrr ny hand and The seal 81 ne
nlefrlrl f.crlrf 81 fho second Judicial District
IA lHe 1fa1a 81 idaho IA aud fof ihe County q
frrte. fkis lolh dar 81 October. A. p, 1872
f'iydr r. Clovis. Clerk 81 ne
District Court 81 The second ~.
feeall diciaI District 81 The stats 81
idaho Ia and for Lewis County.
~ ,. n. white. DeputT.
Eueene Cox. atlorney fct plaintiA Reel
fsrc+ ~ r'nsIol nee address Lewiston. idaho.