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Arizona republican., 1912-03-17

god story he kept his nos to the trail for four months. Disguised. he gained admission to onc of its meet ines and his expose resulted m th" aisbanding of the organization.
 When Harold M1cGrath was re turning from the Orient where h." had been collecting data for The Carpet from BaGdar, he had an oA- pericncc which. although it has not been utilized in fiction, was almost as exciting for while, as som" or the situations NIT. MacGrath describes in his book At least it taught tn" nivclist that an ocean liner is poor place for an author to work,
 Mir MacGrath had been busy all during tbc voyage making notes. on" day gust of wind reached the se- cluded corner in which he was sitting and scattered his papers about the deck With the aid of d steward. h." 1 picked them up, and thought he had them all. But one sheet of manu- script lodged against hatchway and vis later found by q deck hand. He turned it over to petty officer i who read it. and in great excitement went 10 the captain. He read II also and from that moment Mir. Mac Grath was under close surveillance. Written on the paper was the com
 plete outline of T scheme to snug gle goods into the United States. l Wkn the boat landed in New ! York. Mir. MacGrath was subjected to
 a great deal of embarrassment until
 he was able to convince the customs officers that it was nothing more
 than a part of novel he was writ
 ing.
 l Tn His Rise to Power" the author. !, Henry Russell Miller. viVidly dc 1 scribcs the suicide of a bank official This incident was derived from two
 sources. In the first place, q we'll known Pennsylvania bank official did commit suicide under similar circum- stances. and in the second. MT. Mill
 Ter was at one time the eye witness to a suicide.
 The tragedy occurred in the build ing where Mir. Smith had offices Hearing shots. he rushed into the hall just in time 10 see one man iemptying the contents of a revolver into another. The murderer then fled into an office and closed the door Mir Miller ran after him and hat just opened the door when the mar lplaced the revolver with which h,
 had killed his victim, to his owT head and pulled the trigger. Tn,
 event made tremendous impression upon MT. Miller winch has enabled
 hun to reproduce the scene in Hi.
 Rise to Power" with wonderful dra'
 matic effect
 Mary Roberts Rjnehart says tha the world is so full of plot tips
 that they are fairly falling over eacl
 other. and the most farcical situa tions are to be discovered in tn
 most serious places. Every tim any Of my friends go away iron home" she says. II always try t'
 learn every detail of their trip. ant
 usually find a story in 1t.
 Some friends of Mrs. Rinehart
 were motoring through New Eng land summer before last. and tool the wrong road one hot afternoon Finally they discovered that the. had run into blind lane" so mar row that they were obliged to eros a little bridge which spanned
Arizona republican., 1912-03-17
FICTION MUST HAVE BASIS OF TRUTH, SAY NOvEllSTS.

Tt takes imagination to dress up a story" said a prominent author re- oently. but there is usually a basis of fact at the bottom of every good situation. The surest guide for the
 writer is to read the newspapers thoroughly and keep eyes and ears ouen for unusual things. All or which goes to prove the old adaSe that truth is stranger than fiction. Some recent examples have just come to light
 I'm Find the Woman,' Gelctt Bur Gess describes meeting of tho Liars Club. This strange organiZa = ton exists for social purposes, its members gathering around keg of beer in an improviscd club room to swan stories. They may be true or false. but they must be interesting Newspaper men are barred. so that when the members do tell a true tale which might interest the police, there is no chance for it to reach cars outside the circle of the club mem
 bership.
 Such an organization really did eX i ist in New York several years ago the only difference being that the
 membership was composed of men
 whose stations in life were much higher than those depicted by MT Burgess, and. instead Of meeting in
 vacant barn loft. it occupied suite
 of rooms on q side street just of
 Of Upper Broadway. It came to ar
 untimeIy end through the keenness oI
 a newspaper man who discovered its existence quite by accident. He knew
 nothing of it's purpose. but scenting q
Arizona republican., 1912-03-17

We don't ever recall seeing such heavy stand of presidential timber The stumpage will come after the
 lnomination-Na Southern Lum-
 herman.
Arizona republican., 1912-03-17
THE CONDITIONS

and You can't lose YOla any 0 OslS ion IGlrkW u do who thing eliminated the
 n the Nnky d vol 10 the
 in ava $ will standing basis of rNrrpnS that E vii figure SiXn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-07
THE HOME,FURN1SHINCS
YOU WANT

are such showing here in New Spring Stock.
at all fresh down the minute and reliable Purchased
this for the trade that the best values for the
least money We showing such buying possibilities
you would look in vain for in other Come and b
convinced.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-07

only exclusive tourist agent in Wiz.
ginia as well as agent for all Atlantis
Pacific and Oriental steamship lfnes
ana railroads. and many hotels In
America. Europe. Asia and Africa. he
mas assisted many hundreds OF persons
10 ana from the Orient, Africa and
around the world. as we'll as Alaska
and points in America. and as yet he
has to learn of the first one to say
aught but that he saved than trouble.
time and money.
Many Of the callers In Mr.. i}owmAn' ;
ONCE. AZ well az the writers, tell anus
ing incidents Of meeting acauainta rces
butting around Europe. not knowing
where to go or how to get there. be.
cause they went away Without getting
MIR. Bowman to assist hem
Mr.. Bowman has spent thfrty-eiwht
years of his life In tbs transportation
business, which gives him extraordig
securing accommodations On stenme-s
as well as at hotels. and the many
praises he has received for his Efforts
aoundantly attest to his ability and
knowledge.
Many persons in this ana The south
ern states are under the Impression
that they will save something hy writ.
ing direct to the Steamship Companies
In Montreal. Boston. Nav York. 1,hila-
delphia Or Baitinere, Chi. "a u rats,
take, betause almost daily Mr.. Bowman
receives letters referred to him by the
companies as their agent. ReinT
VirEinian, he takes special pride In
looking after the welfare OF hts patrons
at home and abroad. The compa r,ies
ing Tor so many years know he can
and Will take better care OF all intend
ing voyagers than III application is re-
ceiVea troms, a mere stranger.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-07

One Tenpiece Oak Bed Room Suit with large roll bad
and foot of bed large mirror dresser and washstand
chairs rocker center table, towel rack, dcubje
folding spring. 2piece soft mattress, feather plovu
feather bolster pair lace with poles and fxeA
shades any color SO inch moquette rug. moquette a
1 ox12 drugget. and 10-piece toilet set
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-07
|MOURNERs ALSO
| HAVE BLACK EYES
FRIENDS OF CORPSE AT yfOrw
FUNERAL AFFLICTED W1TH
OEDFNfATOUs LIDS.
HEARSE WAS DELAYED

LONDON. April T. - Mock funerals
arc becoming popular among the Sam.
bridge undergraduates, and one which
took place the other day vas u i'm.
posing proportions
An undergraduate had bees 'bent
down" and HE friends. dAsi4AA ~ x4ys
him i fitting funeral" Unfortunately
the "hearse''---a cab hearing the wsrds
"A1as' my poor brother"--Eot left 10
the rear. and. realizing that II Il wss
the last to reach the station. there
would be gome difficulty In Gstting the
body into the train. the heArss
dropped out Of the procession half way
and took short cut for the station.
Although rain fell heavily. u IA NO
wax damped tho .srior. of ths studenss4
The --dornsaN had d black syA. and Il
was noticed that out OF respect most
Of the followers" also had black eyes.
The procession consisted Of about nifty
vehicles when 1t started, but theee
were considerably augmented by the
time the cortege reached the station
At the head Of affairs was mock
policeman with very red nose. who
was followed by clowns with Awfugi0g
bladders. and two men carrying ban
ncr on which was inscribed. "Here 20.
day and gone tomorrow" Much amuse.
ment was caused by group Of horse
men. most Of whom were In sRckc1oth
and ashes. Another feature Of the pro-
cession was large motor ear crowded
with terrible looking ruhlans, who
were designated motor r0bher gang
from Parts: EXCLUSIVES engagement"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-07
FINDS SURE CURE
FOR MAD DOG BITE
DIR. ID. l. HARRIS DECLARES HE;
HAS IMPROVED ON PAS
TEUR'S TREATMENT.

PHILADELPHIA, April s.-proses-
sor y. l.. Harris. city bacteriologist
OF St Louis, today startled the Amerf-
can Association of Psychologists, In
session at the College Of Physicians, BY
announcing that he had discovered d
home cure for the rabies and that
Furthermore he had tried the cure on
himself. and was convinced OF its
value.
The cure Of Professor Harris con-
sists OF an Improvement Of the pas
teur treatment. Under that treatment
It Is necessary practically to kill a
rabbit each day In order to get the
brain for incubation purposes.
Under the system devised nv Pro-
lessor Harris. through syrtem Of
freezing he ID enabled 10 keep the
brain IN such u state that the virus
retains its strength for las, days. and
may be carried around In heremeti-
cAlly sealed jar, and used as injec-
ton when needed.
Professor Harris asserts that when
he was bitten by mad dor III ~
perimonted With himself with this
frozen cure. and ne found II to b.
Epcsossfui. Since then. he declared.
he had expcrimonted upon " least
twenty persons IN st. Louis VINO had
been bitten BY mad dogs and Ia every
Co.. tho frUacn virus haA th0 D4it5E
tesot - ~ paseeuy ttea N
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-07
|BOROUGHs CASE
IN HANDS OF JURY
AFTERyooN CONSUMED IN ARGU-
MI MENT-vERDiCT MAY RE REACH.
. ED TOMORROW MORNING.
TO HEAR CHARGES
sGOOD AND RHEA WILL BE. CALLED
Z Upon TO EXPLAIN ALE
n CATIONS MADE BY BOOK
KEEPER ELMORE.

argument was completed in the
sEAse OF the government against Dren
zT. Bor0uGhs, in the United States
circuit Court yesterday afternoon. and
- jury took the case in hand. After
3k1eltbcrating for some time, they an
9sy1OUnced they were unable tt reach
4 decfsieu and We're adjourned over
4 10 tomorrow morning.
Counsel for both sides A ssista nj
4 district Attorney Taliey and District
~ attorney Lewis, for the government
4 And Messrs. Groner. Wendenburg and
u Hanson, for the defense took part In
s%he argument. which at times was
Nv0h0Ment.
n The hearing was late in starting
h yesterday morning, due to the fac,
u fhst the government wished docu-
Menfary evidence in the shape OF
sMhecks and other papers from the
once OF the Broad Rock Distiiling
.EOmapany. a delay was taken until
o'clock. at which time the papers de-
sA1red were forthcoming. There was
apparently little value placed upon
faeSe papers, as little time was con-
saumed in discussint- them.
" Argumens Pro and Con.
y Argument Was directed mainly
sa9xinst Boroughs and Elmore. tho
s1beuer by the government and the
h Bsroughs is charged with having
e9gMfved money from officers OF tho
road Rock Disabling Company,
4MfOdgh Elmore, who was for some
5Ee bookkeeper and clerk at the dis,
AI3sory. He was discharged, and later
- y alleged TO have Informed tho
|1UVonue department that he paid Bor-
A0IEhN, who was stationed ut the dis
41x3ery by the revenue department. the
num u three dollars for every barrel
90 liquor he allowed to get ny with
.Hut taxation. 1t was figured by the
that thousands OF dollars
sakme lost this way by the government
III txxatlon.
u III his testimony Boroughs denied
tat he accepted, or was offered
nn1uey by any one connected with the
sN&GflIiery. His evidence tended TO
h4Hn6 the main witness for the gov
e f(11x{6&nt aH Il faIsiffer.. and one VINO,
19G9use he had been removed from
III position as empioye at the dis
4123aYy conceived and executed deep
~ plot to ruin those for whom he
4f4gk4d
~ result Of evidence presented
49, E1More the grand jury indicted
Nth Clarence r.. Wood and John NJ
kAea, president and manager OF the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-07
ASK MR.. BOWMAN
WHEN YOU TRAVEL
LOCAL AGENT SENDS PATRONS ALL
DIRECTIONS As WELL As
AROUND THE WORLD,

Letters of inquiry are pouring in on
s. II. BOWMAN In his tourist office. 70s
East Main street from persons from
All over this and and adjoining States
who intend going abroad this spring
and summer. Judging from these let
ters and the personal applications re-
ceiyed, Mr. Bowman says that travel
abroad this year will exceed that 81
the year just past. Practically all N
these letters make very pleasant read
ing, as in nearly every instance tn.
writer says he or she has been recon
mendsd to ASK Mr.. Bowman" by
friends who have returned from abroad
after taking the trip under his advice.
guidance ard assistanass I'D. ,,.x...,... IT,
Since May. 1907. when M. Bowman
opened his new once and became the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-07
BICkERsTAFF's BAND
HOLDS CELEBRATION

Zoe Bickerstaff's band last night
celebrated it's twentieth anniversary.
This band has figured la many social
0casions, and last night proved to be
one of the most enjoyable of the
many anniversaries
a. sae4sti sss&spD WAY hrM al the h;a4f
of the Capital Photo Company. There
were about nifty persons present, in
Guiding many ladies.
Selections were given by Joe Biek
erstaH on the concertina, Max Il. Gro
lock on the violin, and Gilbert Hin on
the guitar. while Lonnie Wilson sang
several songs and told number OF
amusing stories.
The orga nization will give an all
DAY plcnic earlN in June.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-07
SIX MEN BURNED BY
POWDER. EXPLOSION

tSpeciai TO The Richmond Nirginan.l
ROANOKE, VA. April. 6,--Whiie n
force OF men we're engaged in blast
ing on the Nirginian slide near Shell
hv today an explosion occurred in
Turing two white men and four me-
groes. The explosion was caused by
one of the men pouring powder into
q hot hole.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-07

Broad Rock Distiliing Company. They
will be heard later. 1t ia charged
that more than 5000 gallons OF spirits
manufactured by the concern had not
been entered on their books, which
would mean n loss of more than S6-
zoe. the taxation being s116 gall
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-07

hands. and two of the negroes geri-
onsly and the other two slightly In
iuredt They were brought to hhe
Roanoke hospital.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-06-13

Mr. and Mrs. Vandebrake of Orange
City visited their son, John and wife,
in this city over Sunday.
E. d. Powell started to Lawrence,
Kan, last Saturday. He win drive his
car back the coming week.
Mrs. Lawrence Hansen and children
of Atlantic visited relatives here several
days this week
Mrs. L. A. Peterman returned to her
home in Atlantic last Thursday after
spending week with relatives here.
Nick Niklason and Val Leonard of
Audubon attended the club dance here
last Thursday evening.
Mrs. j. NJ Dimick and daughter,
Ellowene were shopping in Audubon
list Thursday
Mrs. Cochran and two daughters Of
Anita are visiting her son at the South
Side Cafe.
Mrs. Jessie Walker and daughter,
Halle, were shopping in Atlantic
Tuesday.
Percy Parrot and wife are visiting
relatives over by Guthrie Center this
week.
F. M. Bartlett and wife from Audi
bon were visiting relatives east of Extra
Friday.
Barbra Kurtenback and Irene Porter
were shopping in Atlantic last Thursday.
A. W. Harvey and L. NJ. McAnnich
made business trip to Omaha Friday
Mrs. Clyde May who was operated
on last Thursday is getting along nicely
Mr.. Buck of Audubon was looking
after his livery business here Saturday
Kenneth May went to Atlantic Satur-
day to spend Sunday with his father.
A bouncing baby girl was born to Al
Lefingwell and wife last Thursday.
Ebbe Hansen of Harlan was bust.
ness visitor in this city last Saturday
Axel Borjesson went to Des Moines
Saturday on business and pleasure
Mrs. Bell May went to Atlantic Sun
day to visit relatives few days.
DR.. Graf and wife were up last week
visiting at the Connrardy home.
Mrs. Kirk Knox was shopping in At
lantic between trains Wednesday.
Howard Horn came down from Coon
Rapids Sunday to visit friend.
E. D. Powell made business trip to
Atlantic last Friday in car.
Minnie Campbell was an out of town
passenger last Wednesday
Harvey Jensen is the proud possessor
of a new motor cycle.
Kathleen Koob spent Sunday at the
Luther Hensley home.
Claude Jayne bought new Ford car
last week.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-16
The WEATHE r
CONDITIONS

PARkERsBURG. W. Va. Sept Is
"A low pressure area. attended h,
scattered showers and preceded hy
htgher temperature. covers the upper
LAke Region The prcssures aisc
continue low IN the southwest and
central Gulf sections.
The entire northwest. extending
into the Middle West. 10 covered By a
hieh pressure. cool weather area
SNOW was falling this morning AT
Denver. Col. where the early morning.
nperature was 81 degrees North
or Montana the readings were slight.
~ below the freezing point
As the storm moves over the Lake
Region showers will probably occur
In this section tonight and sunday
Cooler weather will set in SUNDAY.
Local data: Highest temperature
yesterday. IS degrees: lowest las,
night. IS degrees. rainfall. oO3
The Ohio will fail from Parker.burg
70. Point Pleasant for the nsxt 80
houu. ". c. HOWE.
Section Director.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-16
REIMBURSEMENT OF BANK
CONDITIONS FEATURED

NEW YORK. Sept. LAS, weeks
stock market closed without the ac-
taA knowledge revealed BY the Sat.
rrday bank statement OF The extent 10
which the readtustment Of bank ac.
counts had proceeded, a condition,
made necessary by the continued drai,
OF cash reserves to the interior. The
action OF the stock market Of the
week showed that not al of the loans
which we're being recalled By the
New York banks we're being taken IN
oy interior Institutions. so that some
liquidation OF securities was a neces-
atty. That professional short selling
entered into the explanation Of the
fhII In prices Was evidenced by the
rallies and transfer OF loans called 10
interior banks and the decline I'm IN.
icreiSn exchange rates 10 the rold
import Afforded resources for RELIEF
from the pressure on stock MARIE,
borrower The weeks regeneration
affected by the banks In their posi.
ton by calling loans and the reduc.
ton OF deposit liabilities "a moi 81.
pected TO meet the seasons require.
ments against the Withdrawals NJ
currency for the crop movement II
IL expected. also. that loans on call
placed by interior banks 10 take al.
vantage OF the higher rate will be fur
ther recalled. "a the seasons needs
Tor currency are extended. Tho
movement OF cash away from New
iork. on balance. not unusually con.
unues into the FIRST week OF Decsn.
oer' Operations In the stock market
III the Immediate future must rely.
therefore. on credits not subject 20
those factors OF contraction.
II was for this reason that stocks
we're freely sold in a week when the
ouoget OF Information pointed 10
mholIy favorable conclusions regard
ing values. The government grain
crop warrants the definite conclusion
OF me largest aggregate yield in the
countrys history. The favorable
promise OF cotton Is buttressed nv
necessarily largo reserves from last
year record crop. The rush OF grain
70 marker already threatens TO swnrnD
rsiiroad facilities. and from this over.
plus OF prosperity some anxiety II felt.
spring buying OF freight cars are
being delivered and the rush TO buy
All sorts OF railroad equipment keeps
up the stimulation OF the iron and
steel trade in all branches The 2O6.-
vVO ton August increase in United
states Steeis untitled orders Is said
10 be In spite OF caution by the lead
ing interests about accepting future
contracts, the proportion OF specifica-
lions to unified orders being unusual.
ly high.
The lis.60o. oO0 pounds OF August
production Of refined copper. while
many millions In excess OF any pre-.
yious monthly record. was more than
absorbed by consumption so that a
S,0ss.OOO pounds reduction In stocks
occurred
shortage OF foreign grain crops con-
rasted with our abundant grains. in
creased importance from the present
appeal OF New Yorks money market
for credits. The inflow OF gold will
be thus facilitated. II - felt that the
large working balance in the United
States treasury places e in position
70 anord relief from any real string
ency In the money market
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-16
AN APPEAL FOR
AID AT GOLFERS
Special Dispatch to IN. in,.Ius.pe.r

Special Dispatch 20 the intsIusercer.
ATLANTIC CITY. n. J. sept IA
POLITICS and mining troubles have 90
absorbed public attention In wsst Viz
GINA that Few In the state ss<m 10 real
ize that a neishborly .msrsency ha.
aiissn within the past two weeks sAid
= q. houtE.hn. OF New York. who L..
Teen spendiEK some time In The state
FoiioNins n last personal Wait to Cot
i4er. on the way east. venture . LAT
word Of reminder 10 the public spirited
citizens % III. state. So far a. 1 know
only wheeling papers have pu6llshsd a
series OF interviews which set forth the
ltue understood facts about the Collier
SITUATION. which mas been go over
shAoowed BY other svsnIA The com
Giete wipins out OF the bu.in@.s m.ehin-
go OF the town ana the absolute need
% eo-oi GRAFTON r2 that the town may
s s~Ss care OF Itself d1rins the coming
oeen revealed 10 the state ~ public
Oceles and public Officials.
rhsfs may oe a nisAppr ehension IN
one direction. The American Red eros.
sent a modest $4,000 for emergency re-
net' out the He'd Cross cannot furnish
the funds needed TO put the people on
tribute wisely what West virgins. gives
IL 10 use. Wheeling and Cleveland Asso-
ciated Charities nave loaned two trained
zen tneS we're most needed At
Tome. but these workers can do nothing
further unless West virginia gives them
something to work with. The two hav,
mace the very necessary preparations to
spend With special wisdom whatever IA
10 De spent. but 80 far that have practi-
esI1y nothing TO spend beyond ksspins
the folks from hunger and nakedness
Tor the time being By the time this in
teryiew is read in West Virginia the two
workers In Collier must be Tremendously
empsrrassed BY not being able TO do the
thlnks which they believe should be done
oy the good neishbors OF the stricken
town. But IL Is non the spirit that Is
la King. IL n the lack OF understanding
OF the needs"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-16
EGGS ARE UP
Twenty-seven Cents . Dozen IL Asked
for By Local ndarksts.-Chicfens
Are Nigh Priced.

chicken feed was 30 high in the spring
mat farmers sold off many old fowls
Thty are 80 scarce now that eggs are
scI!ing AZ - cents dozen In wheeling.
which II more than they have cost AZ
this season for many years.
rows were CHEAP In the spring be-
cause feed was dear. II paid better 90
XIII them than to feed them. Now the
poultry market s. feeling the effects
resh eggs are 80 high that dealers are
beginning to make fnroads on their
stocks OF storage eggs. tits said
chickens are selling at almost n third
more than this time last year Old
fowls bring % cents a pound ana ,orng
chickens sell for 20 to 30 cents y pound
dressed. here In Wheeling to-day In
INC east dealers are paying about TIE
pay for dressed poultry