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New Marine Uniform.

A forestry cloth uniform for the ma
rines In cold weather will be recon-
mended by the board Of officers to
whom the problem of devising warm
winter clothing for marines was re-
ferred The cloth is greenish gray and
very warm. The cap will be OF the
same shape as the present one. The
coat will be long and Loose. but without
q cape.
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Superintendent Grant
Again at His Work

After an illness Of more than four
months. during which time his physi-
clans have declared repeatedly he could
not live. Superintendent william Grant.
OF the Soldiers Home. is again In his
office attending to his daily duties.
Mr. Grant. who is sixty-fve years old.
has been suffering with complica-
ton Of diseases, the exact nature of
which his physicians were unable to
determine. II was realized, however,
that his condition was serious. Never
once did he have the slightest doubt of
his recovery. Each time the doctors told
him he would die, he told them he
would live. He Is now considerably
weakened from his long confinement,
but believes he will regain his strength
rapidly,
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The series ampaiEn articles written The
famous authors from the Of Edna fsrber. 800
seldom has young writer made such immediate
Two obscure girl reporter Now
feature" Every author
"The mantle Henry" the tas for Miss Feb After
HIT by Of Emma MChssny
Hsstheoom ~ that she could piece
Of BY novel "Dawn oHar" Then
she had forgotten her work. she
accounts Of the national eenvsntions,
syndicate Of newspapers
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MORE DATA ON MAJoRITlEs COMING.

President Taft, in an interview, once more gives
voice to his alarm about the imminence Of majority
rule in this country. ,.-. o..
That would be monstrous form Of despotism,"
he says .
In confidence, it may be observed that Mr.. Taft's
gloomy views Of what majorites can d. are not
circumstance to what they will be about midnight on
November 5. '.- .. ..
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THERE'S A REASON.

Incidentally, but logically, the same men Of Arr
iona and California whom Roosevelt refused to
appoint to Office at the request of Hartman appeared
this year as leaders Of the Taft forces in those two
States and assisted in the Great Steal at Chicago.
And incidentally, but logically, these same Harri-
man (Southern Pacific railroad) men, now that Taft
has no chance Of being elected, are getting in line
for Wilson, .... ...0...
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Whitelaw Reid to
Retire From Diplomacy

Whitelaw Reid, ambassador to Great
Britain. Is expected to retire from his
present position next March, whatever
the political fortunes OF the present
Administration may be.
II Is stated In Official circles he has
told friends he wished to return to
America to live and would not hold the
post later than March 4.
Ambassador Reid Is now seventy-hye
years old. He was appointed to his
present post In 1906
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Mother Cuts Threats of
Baby and Self, Both Die

SCRANTON, Pa, OCT. Tin a gas
filled room the bodies of Mrs. John J.
Walsh and her baby were found at
their home here with their throats cut
1t Is believed that Mrs. Walsh after
cutting the baby and herself turned Oh
certain. ~.
Several other members OF the family
were overcome by the gas and are said
to be In critical condition.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1912-07-12

A literary lady at society dinner
wRs given n seat next to noted
scientist whose views were very ma.
toriRlistlc. and at some remark he
made on the origin OF mankind. the
lady found her temper tried beyond
all bearing. so that she retorted: Il
really don't care what you say. be-
lieye in the Bible. and there We are
told that Adam was the father OF all
living"
II really think you are mistaken"
he said with smile, and so the sub.
!ect dropped.
few days later the lady. writing
10 bosom friend. told her Of the oe.
ourrence and added: 4 am too morti-
ned. for have looked the matter up
and It only says that Eve was tho
mother OF all living. and so I don't
know whether TO write to the profess
cor or not"
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1912-07-12
BUSTED NEGRESS STARTS SUIT
Declares She Was Barred From Her
Own Daughters Entertainment
at Norrlstown, Pa.

Norristown. Pa.-IiecauBe he at.
tempted 10 keep Mrs, Lille Major. a
nogreaa. from sitting downstairs In the
Opera House hero on the night when
the High School pupils gave an en-
tertninmcnt during the borourh'a cen
tonnial celebration. and. II is alleged,
pushed her away from tho door. Clnr'
cnce plckcll. door,cnder. was held
IN $500 bail by Justice Harry 10 answer
charge Of assault and battery.
Mrs. Major testified that she and
Mrs Harry James Whose husband n
n policeman and Linda Blackwell. all
negreaes. were given tickets 20 attend
the concert. which they were DESTROYS
oi hearing. ms Mrs. Major and Mrs.
James had daughters In tho chorus.
Wien they arrived NJ No door plrkoii
told them they must md uents In tho
balcony and could not sit on the lower
floor Mrs Major insisted on occupy
lar the rrnth for which the tickets
called. She says that Pick0ll. 10 keep
her from going downstairs pushed
her. and thus committed tho assault
and battery.
As hoy we're leaving they met r.
Win Fiuhnr. member u the School
nonrd. and nelKhbor They told
him their troubles. and he Said thoy
should stay. and later A \ Martin.
superintendent Of schools. obtained for
then seats near the stage
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1912-07-12
Vandals Attack Stable of Fifty.
two Animals and Cut Right
and Left.
DIsEMBOWEL FIFTEEN
shrieks and Groans of the Dying and
Wounded Victims Stampede 9th
ers, Arouse the Night Watch
man and Brighten the In
truders Away.

Chlcago.-Flfteen horses were dis.
emboweled and fatally hurt in mys.
FERROUS raid on the stables of trans
fer company on North Green street,
the other morning, Fifty other horses
escaped the vandals by breaking out
OF their stalls and stampeding about
the stable. Two suspects are being
held by the police at the West Chi
cago avenue police station, but Off
cials refuse to give out their names
or disclose the evidence against them.
No reason for the attack on the horses
can be found
With skeleton keys the stable was
entered some time after midnight. The
horses nearest to the door were at
tackled first. A sharp razor is thought
to have been used. for the wounds are
not deep enough to have been made
with long knife, but are SO long that
an extraordinarily sharp weapon must
have been used.
Frightened by the groans of the dy.
ing horses their stable mates tore
loose from their fastenlngs and STAN.
peded about the stable, soaring the
vandals away.
Shrieks and groans Of the wounded
horses alarmed the night watchman at
1 o'clock in the morning. When ha
entered the stable the fifty uninjured
horses were running wild. The intru
ders had escaped. Two horses were
dead and two were dying.
Police were notified and veterln
airy surgeon was summoned. He said
that all tho injured horses would die
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1912-07-12

story comes from town where
firms advertise to sell Ash direct to
small purchasers. The glowing ad-
vertisements asked for the sending
OF half dollar with list of the va
rieties OF fish preferred One letter
read:
Il want two salmon. dozen whit
ing. a dozen fresh herring, some floun-
ders, and II you have them you can
add a lobster"
The next day the lady received a
letter, which ran:
Dear Madam: Please send another
dime and we will forward the fisher
man. Dallas News.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1912-07-12

Hannibal as before, and he returned
to his consideration of the Judge. He
sensed something of that intellectual
nimbleness which his patrons physical
makeup In nowise suggested. since
his face was a mask that usually left
one In doubt as to Just how much OF
what he heard succeeded in making
its impression on him; but the boy
knew that Slocum Prices blind side
was shelterless exposure.
You don't think the carriage could
have passed us while we were cross
ing the corn-field?" said Betty.
NO, / reckon we couldn't a-missed
hearing It," answered Hannibal lie
had scarcely spoken when they
caught the rattle OF wheels and the
beat of hoofs. These sounds swept
nearer and nearer. and the darkness
disgorged the Belle Plain team and
carriage
"George!" cried Betty. a world OF
relief in her tones.
Whoa, you'll" and George refined in
his horses with jerk. who's darY''
he asked, bending forward on the box
US he sought to pierce the darkness
with his glance.
George"
"Oh. 1t you, Missy7"
Yes, | wish you TO drive me into
Raleigh" said Betty. and she and Han
nibal entered the carriage.
IAN right. Missy. Yo'-all ready 70
me to go along out o. here?"
"Yes-drive fast. George!" urged
Betty.
ITS right dark To- fas' driving
Missy, with the road Jes' amin TO tc
bus yo' springs with chuckholesl'
He had turned his horses heads in
the direction of Raleigh while he was
speaking. It's scandalous black In
these heah woods. Missy--I 'clar'
never seen It no blacker!"
The carriage swung forward for per
haps hundred years. then suddenly
! the horses came to a dead stop.
Go along on. darl" cried George
and struck them with his whip. but
the horses only reared and plunged
Hold on. nigger!" said a rougt
voice out of the darkness.
What 20 doin'7" the coachmar
gnsped. Don yo' know dis de Bell,
Plain carriage? Take 20 hans ofrer
dem hosses' bitsi"
Two men stepped to the side OF tn,
carriage
SHOW your light. Bunker" said tn,
same rough voice that had spoken be
fore. Instantly n hooded lantern wal
uncovered. and Hannibal uttered or,
OF terror He was looking into tn,
face OF Slosson. the tayern-keeper.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1912-07-12

and her hand stole up to her heart
ana, white and slim. rested against
the black fabric of her dress
Don't you be scared, Miss Betty,"
said Hannibal.
They went silently from the house
ana again crossed the lawn to the ter
race. Under the leafy arch which can
opied them there was already the
deep purple OF twilight.
DO you reckon It were Captain
Murrell shot Mr.. Norton, Miss Bet
tyr asked Hannibal In a shuddering
whisper
"Hush-oh. hush. Hannibal, 1t is
TOO awful to even speak Of" and,
sobbing and half hysterical, she COW
cred her face with her hands.
But where are We going. Miss
Betty?" asked the boy.
Il don't know, dearl" She had an
agonizing sense of the nights ap-
proach and OF her own utter helpless
ness.
I'll tell you what, Miss Betty. let's
so to the Judge and Mr. Mahany,"
said Hannibal
Judge Price7" She had not thought
OF him as a possible protector.
why. Miss Betty. amt told you
he amt afraid of nothing? We could
walk to Raleigh easy If you don't want
your niggers TO hook up team TO.
you"
Betty suddenly remembered the car.
riage which had taken the Judge into
town; she was sure 1t had not yet re.
turned.
I'VE will go TO the judge, Hannibal,
George, who drove him into Raleigh,
has not come back; If we hurry we
may meet him on the road"
Screened by the thick shadows.
they passed up the path that edged
the bayou; at the head OF the Inlet
they entered clearing, and crossing
this they came to the corn.field which
lay between the house and the high
road. Following one of the shock
rows they hurried to the mouth OF the
lane.
Hannibal, | don't want to tell the
Judge why | am leaving Belle Plain
about the woman, | mean" said
Betty.
You reckon they'd Kill her. don,
you. Miss Betty. II they knew what
she'd done?" specialized the boy. II
occurred to him that an adequate ex.
PLANTATION OF their fight would require
preparation. since the Judge was at
all times singularly alive to the slight.
est discrepancy OF statement. They
had issued from the corn.teld and
went along the road toward Raleigh
Suddenly Betty paused.
"Hnrkl" she whispered.
1t were nothing. Miss Betty" said
Hannibal reassuringly, and they hur'
ried forward again. In the utter still
ness through which they moved Betty
heard the beating OF her own heart
and the soft and all but inaudibie pat
ter OF the boys bare feet on the warm
dust OF the road. Vague forms that
resolved themselves into trees and
bushes seemed to creep toward them
out OF the nights black uncertainty
Once more Betty paused
1T were nothing. Miss Betty" said
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1912-07-12
GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP
10 Medicine So Beneficial to Brain
and Nerves.

Lying awake aights makes Il hard
to keep awake and do things Ia day
time. To take "tonles and s,imulants'
under such circumstances IL Ike set
ting tho house on fro 20 see " you
can put II out
The right Kind OF food promotes 70
ireshinE sleep AZ night and d vide
awake individual during the day
a lady changed from her Old way OF
eating GrapeNutn, and saya
For shout three years I had been
great sufferer from indlrcrtion.
After trying several kinds Of medicine.
tho doctor would ask me 20 drop on
potatoes, then meat, and 30 on. but In
few days that craving. Enawing feel.
Ing would start up. and would yomit
everything ! ate and drank
when I started on Grape Nuts yom.
ting stopped, and the blos'od feeling
which was 80 distressing disappeared
entirely.
MY mother was very much bothered
with diarrhoua before commencing tho
Grape Nuts. because her stomach va,
20 weak she could NOT digest her food
Since using Grape Nuts food she Ia
we'll, and says hho don't thluk aho
could do without r.
1T n a great brain resiofor and
nerve builder. Tor ! can sleep as sound
and undisturbed after a supper OF
Grape Nuts aH In the old days whom
could not realize what they mean, BY
a bad stomach There Il no medi
cine 10 beneficial 10 nerves and brain
sa n good nights sleep. such M you
can enjoy after eating GfapcNuir
Name given by Postum Co. battle
creek. Mich
Look IN pkEH for The fh1oua little
book. "The Road TO WsilYills
u's' reed ,ss shove is,isff a sew
ass appears fret. tis.~ a. ttta.s rhsr
sc Hsssi"s, true, ssd fell - hsss--
iststsst
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1912-07-12

Sympathy with animals blesses and
humanizes men and women. To get
into real relations with an animal is
liberal education. 1t is something
to be really interested even in a plant
and to observe the working of life in
any sphere not our own. How much
more when that life is directing a
personality which consciously looks
up to us and will love rs II we will
let it!-Christian Register.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1912-07-12
SYNOPSIS.

scene at the opening of the story Is
the library of an old worn-out
I'm plantation. known as the Bar
Frhe place Is to be sold, and Its
and that of the owners, the
rds. In the subject OF discussion by
tan Crenshaw. business man,
Ter known as Bladen. and Bob
a farmer. when Hannibal Wayne
Ia. a mysterious child OF the old
IN family. makes his appearance.
tells how he adopted the boy. Ma
ii Ferris buys the Barony. but the
Lards deny any knowledge of the
Yancy to keep Hannibal. Captain
In, a friend of the Qulntards. APP
and asks questions about the Bar
Trouble at Scratch Hill. when Han
Is kidnapped by Dave Blount. Cap
hi, gives him thrashing and secures
boy. Yancy appears before Squire
km, and is discharged with costs for
Betty Malroy. friend OF
Ferrises, has an encounter with Cap
Murrell, who forces his attentions on
and is rescued by Bruce Darlington.
! sets out for her Tennessee home.
ington takes the same stage. Yancy
Hannibal disappear. with Murrell on
trail. Hannibal arrives at the home
idge Slocum Price. The Judge recog-
in the boy. the grandson OF an old
friend. Murrell arrives at Judges
:. Cavendish family on raft rescue
y, who Is apparently dead. Price
IS Jail. Betty and Darlington arrive
ellie Plain Hannibal's rifle discloses
startling things to the Judge. Han
and Betty meet again. Murrell ar
In Belle Plain. Is playing for big
IS. Yancy awakes from long dream
sleep on board the raft. Judge Price
5 startling discoveries in looking up
titles. Charley Norton. young
Ter. who assists the judge. Is mys-
usly assaulted. Norton Informs Car
on that Betty has promised to marry
Norton is mysteriously shot. More
on Murrelrs plot. He plans upris-
4 negroes. Judge Price. with Hanni-
visits Betty. and she keeps the boy
companion. In stroll Betty takes
Hannibal they meet Bess HICKS,
liter OF the overseer, who warns
y of danger and counsels her to
Belle Plain ut once.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1912-07-12
s,smpeded Abou. III. Stable.

A few hours after police were noti-
fed OF the raid Lieutenant Mullen ar.
rested two men and locked them up.
officials OF the transfer company pro
fcss TO be mystIiied by tho cutting
They say they are and have been on
harmonious terms with their employees
but police say several teamsters were
recently discharged by the company.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1912-07-12
CHAPTER XIX.


p In the face OF Botty's indignant pro-
test Slosson and the man named
Bunker climbed into the carriage
Don't you be scared. ma'am." said
the tayern-keeper. who smelt strongly
of whisky. II wouldn't lift my hand
agin no good.looking female except
in kindness"
How dare you stop my carriage?''
cried Betty. with n very genuine an.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1912-07-12
CHAPTER XVII Continued

Whatever the promptings that in
ired this warning, they plainly had
bthing to do with either liking or
mpathy. Her dominating emotion
eemed to be sullen sort OF resent.
ent which lit up her glance with a
bin fire; yet her feelings were SO
early and 80 keenly personal that
lefty understood the motive that had
rought her there. The explanation,
he found, left her wondering Just
here and how her own fate was
mixed with that OF this poor white.
You have been waiting some time
O see me7" she asked.
Ever since along about noon"
You were afraid to come to the
house?"
Il didn't want TO be seen there
And yet you knew | was alone
"Alone-but how do you know who's
watching the placer
DO you think there was reason to
be afraid OF thaty" asked Betty.
Again the girl stamped her foot
with angry Impotence.
You're Just wastin' time-just fool
in II away-and you amt got none to
sparel"
You must tell me what have to
fear-l must know more or shall
stay Just where am"
Well. then. stay" The girl turned
away. and then as quickly turned back
and faced BETTY once more II reckon
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1912-07-12

Mont Clair, y, Y.-josaph and AnFsl
10 pieola the other day began the
erection Of $4,000 busnsss block.
They saved tho money from their
profits In a shoe shining pafiof
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1912-07-12

Shakespeare was asked II Hamlet
WIS sane.
"As sane as the Fourth of July" he
replied.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1912-07-12

And would ye partake of harvest's
Joys, the corn must be sown in spring.
Carlyle.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1912-07-12

To make capital out of our mlHfor
tunes that Ia tho philosophy Of re
strong
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1912-07-12

One always thinks there is a lot OF
money to be made in any kind of busi-
ness that he isn't in.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1912-07-12
IS WERE
Early Pro,
|. Stick by
kher. :

Early Pro,
|. Stick by
Fiber.
of three
one mon
Fss trip to
he journey
bile and i,
time for
ual.
Ppeared wi
the anxlol
OF the cid
and ami
fidnight, al
Ito apea.1
egranns /
| living \
have god
g the nigh
Peared al
aiming a /
Ind and B
a brokeaI
ID behind
anne a b
pr to one
| interval
the teleI
ng the
sses MAJ,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-27
LAUNCH BOOMS
AT CLAMBAKE
Big Doings Expected at Will
son Club Tomorrow.

Political leaders of prominence
have signified their intentions of at
tending the clam bake of the Wilson
Democratic Club to be held in Nick
enig's Excelsior Grove at Maurer
next Wednesday afternoon and judg-
ing from present indications, 1t will
be u of the most successful affairs
of its kind this season. Those in
| charge have spared no pains in look
ing after details for the event.
Plenty to eat and an enjoyable time
is promised to all who attend.
1t is expected hat a number of
booms will be launched for candi-
dates on the Democratic ticket.
Among the speakers and political
leaders of prominence who have no.
titled the committee that they will be
present are: United States Senator
MARITIME, congressman Scully, Hughes
and Kincaid, Assemblymen Geran,
Ford, Streitwolf and Kirkpatrick,
former Assemblymen Baker and Tu-
multy, Prosecutor George S. Silzer,
County Judge Peter F. DAILY and
William G. McAdoo.
1t Is announced the bake will
serve as a sort of "get-together"
meeting of the county Democracy and
while the county committee will not
and the bylaws of the club do not
allow it to indorse candidates there
are expected to be several booms,
and county and city states will prob
ably be made up.
The feast will be served by an able
corps of workers under the direction
of Patrick J. Rocks. Speaking will
precede and follow the bake, which is
scheduled to be served promptly at
8 o'clock. Ample opportunity will
be accorded candidates to express
views on national, state and local
affairs.
Those in charge are Patrick ],
Burke, William J. Leavy, Dennis j..
Flynn, Hugh Reilley, Richard F.
| White and George s.. Walker.
The Only Way
to get one of the superb photograv-
ures of Woodrow Wilson (worth one
dollar) is to send ten cents and a
World heading from the Morning,
Evening or Sunday World. Let the
10 cents be In stamps. Address The
Sunday World Picture Bureau, Park
Row, New York, and the picture will
be sent postage paid, safely covered
In a large heavy tube. -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-27
EXAMS. FOR STUDENTS
WHO FAILED TO PASS

Examinations for the students
who failed in M or more of their
studies In the high school last year
will be held in the high school build
ing Friday and Saturday. Students
who we're conditioned last year who
will be able to get seventy-fve or
more points in their tests this week
will be considered full 1edged mem
bers of their respective classes. Sew
eral of the members of the faculty
will be in charge of the classrooms
where the examinations will be
taken.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-27
sewIna-Room Sayings.

Dressmakers' superstitions are az
numerous in the sewing-room az the
pins and needles about which they
circulate. Some Of them sound as If
they might have originated out OF the
need Of ~placating the powers that be
In case of accident. For instance, II a
new sown slips out Of the operators
hand and falls to the floor, ut IL a
sign" that the gown will be sold
quickly. Still another Say that car
ries ~placation on the fact OF 1t Ia the
that promises that If you spill a
box Of pins, at Is a sign" that Gus
toners are coming.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-27
SOUTH RIVER FIREMEN
HOLD ANNUAL PICNIC
ypeetal 10 tbs EVENING NEWA

South River, August 27.-The an
nual picnic of the South River fire
department was held last night in
Bissett's Park. The local fire compa-
MES escorting several visiting COM
panies from New Brunswick, Mill
town, South Amboy and other places,
paraded through the streets, led by
the Imperial band. Allgair's orches-
ira furnished music for dancing,
which was enjoyed by q crowd of
merry dancers. The affair was a
grand success and netted a large sum
for the fire departments treasury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-27
piiorim salad Dressing.

Break three eggs into a porcelain
lined boiler, mix into them a tea
spoon of salt and q tablespoon Of sug-
ar: beat vigorously together with a
wire egg beater for four minutes and
theu add half cup Of good cider vine
gar. Beat thoroughly and add a cup
of sweet milk and beat again. Boil
until 1t assumes the consistency of
cream, then remove from fire and beat
into 1t nearly half a cup Of butter.