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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-12-20

W c0UIS OuSuet TOT t0elT appleSs tUeHc
same apples are costing the consumer
In central western states from 1915 to
S4.25 per barrel by the time they are
unIOaded ut his cellar door.
An English landlord ia the county or
extension 81 the sugar be.t indu.trv
in Ills district. mas announced to his
tenants that be will take no rent for
several years to come on land that Il
used In the growing Of sugar beets.
-
The TURKS are said to have been
defeated in the recent war with the
Balkan patrtOts partly owing to the
fact that they did not have enough TO
and 4 g0od supply Of Uncle Sans
canned beef there might have been Z
different story to record.
The heir to the Astor millions came
OF agp the other day and now owns ia
Ills own right &75.OO0 200. vet Il il said
ne couidn't 60 out On bis his own hook
and earn IS week to save his eixsard,
in view of such 1 spectacle al this ii
h no wonder that discoptent IL spread.
ing among those classes OF people upou
who's. hacka tho burden nf such ~.
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-12-20

Along with the proposed system Of
agricultural credits whereby farmers
may borrow money of the government
on easy terms and at low rates of in-
terest. there should go more effective
instruction showing the benefits to be
derived from the dairy business. The
writer inclines to the view. whether
practical In operation or not. that no
money should be loaned to those farm
ers who refuse to keep cows or grow
legumes in rotation and who continue
to skin and rob the soil.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-12-20

Notwithstanding the fact that east
ern orchardists have been getting but
30 cents bushel for their apples. these
same apples are costing the consumer
In central western states from 1915 to
s4.25 per barrel by the time they are
unIOaded ut his cellar door.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-12-20

The parcels post system. authorized
In postal appropriation bill passed by
the last session Of congress. goes into
effect on the first Of the new year.
The post Office department Ii making
strenuous preparations to be In readi-
ness for the big increase in business
which Is anticipated. 1t goes without
saying that the express companies will
have to scale down q goOd many Of
their rates or lose lot Ut business.
Already the stock Of a number OF these
companies has dropped as y result Of
the anticipated slump In business and
revenue.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-12-20

The ravages OF the cotton boil weevil
save been blessing In disguise to
thousands OF southern farmers In that
they have literally iieen driven ny losses
sustained along TINS line 10 quit ruiA-
Gus system Of soil rubbing in the grow
ing OF cotton only and take up r0ta-
ton with other crops. including the
iegumes. Cnder such rotation they
have been able to produce bumper
crops Of corn. cOwpeas and ciovers. and
not only this. hut by giving their land
rest In these crops have been able to
get larger acre yield Of cotton than
before. In The work 1t has done along
this line the department Of agriculture
has rendered nm incalculabie service to
southern agriculture.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-12-20

The burenu OF animal husbandry Of
the department. OF agriculture recon-
mends the following a. an excellent
antiseptic whitewash good for disin.
fecting stables and other quarters fire.
quented by cattle. Stake seven and q
half pounds OF fresh stone lime, using
hot w,lter. II necessary. to start action.
Mix to the consistency OF cream with
water and stir In fifteen fiuid ounces
Of a. per cent pure carbolic acid and
add water enough to make i've gallons.
Stir thoroughly and strain through a
wire sieve where the wash - to be
applied with spray nozzle.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-12-20

II the Democratic administration,
which was indorsed on Nov. 5, shall,
on coming into full power n executive
and both legislative branches. inau-
gurate nation wide campaign for
better roads and for the placing OF
agricultural experts In every agricul-
tural county Of the country. II will re-
ce!ye the heartfelt thanks Of the COM
mon people Of the country. Several
score million dollars that are now
squandered annually In costly and IN
necessary public buildings and In the
maintenance Of military system that
is pitifully inefficient could I've used
for the two purposes mentioned and
the country would be just as well on.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-12-20

Some Of the possibilities Of alfalfa
culture In the great southwest are
made plain 10 report by farm DEM
Onstrat0r for the department Of agri-
culture Of the results secured by a
progressive farmer living In Pontiac
county. Okla. The farmer In question
sowed thirty acres OF river bottom
land to alfalfa on March 10, 1912, u.s.
ing twenty pounds Of seed per acre.
In the season following he harvested
four cuttings. which averaged ton
and half to the cutting. This hay
brought SIS per ton baied. which
meant gross revenue OF $50 per acre
the first season after seeding.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-12-20

tseal of Superior Court.1
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22
sYNoPsla.


CHAPTER 1.-The story opens with
scream from Dorothy Marche, charm
sns ,ueputante, In the opera box OF the
Wealthy widow Mrs Doris Missioner, at
YORK city. II Is occasioned by Mrs. Mis-
lsioners diamond necklace breaking and
scn.serlng s,1s ni the string Of rare and costly
snu brukton Sands, two society men.
poth OF whom love Mrs. Missioner gather
luoP some of the diamonds, but the gem
OF tne collection, the celebrated Mahar-
anee. Is missing. Griswold steps on the
apparent missing diamond and Il crushcs
enugr hq'ir nus heel A Hindoo comes from an
ssololnlng box, and picking up flake of
me me crushed gem pronounces II a fraud.
not the genuine Maharanee. but--paste.
CHAPTER 1.-THE entire party proceed
to tne elegant mansion OF Mrs. Missioner
tWhere bne taxes them to a room having
safe containing other diamonds, She
leIerwards sends for a Mr.. Rascome, on
IeeoobbyasS sp9,. Wpno pronounces the. stones all
eopies, suostitutions. of the original gems.
CHAPTER III-Bruxton Sands tele-
lphones police headquarters and two de-
receives, Donnelly and Carson, arrive on
the scene. They examine tho safe and
decide that the theft OF the original dia-
monds was accomplished by some one in
the house, The servants are questioned,
but without result Then they learn that
Miss Elinor Holcomb the confidential
lcompanion OF Mrs. Missioner has a dupn-
her
CHAPTER Iv-The detectives incline 10
the belief that Miss Holcomb is involved
In the robbery. They search her room
and IN cabinet. wrapped in tissue pa
per, they find one of the original dia-
Nnor minor Mrs Missioner protests that
is marched Off to prison.
CHAPTER V-Meantine. In an un-tovn
mansion, the Hindoo OF the theater episode
,'r9is who Is known as the Swami, and Hlndoo
are In the United States 10 recover me
Mssnaranee, which is sacred relic of
80 appois: "a and are puzzled at the discovery
i GiaA,P@TER a, TER XI-Detective Brits, an ex-
peri OF the police force now takes up the
case. 10 Interviews lsllnor who Is pros,
trated by the cloud resting on hor The
osseotive evidently believes the girl lnno-
CHAPTER vII-Dr. Lawrence Fitch
me me nance of Elinor. visits her in prison
She is remanded for trial on suspicion Of
to tpeing , the thief Brltz talks encouragingly
running down the real criminal.
CHAPTER VIII--The detective advises
tnat Ellnor does not seek bail until they
y nave located the real culprit. He makes
nome OF Mrs Missioner,
CHAPTER IX-Britz learns that Mrs
Missioner while visiting Paris had the
diamonds with her. He cables the police
there and they ascertain that the dupll-
Gates were made from drawings OF the
original stones. The person ordering the
substitutes gave the name of Elinor Hol-
comb. rI "a '-lrI--.
CHAPTER X--The detective has an In
terview with Miss Marche. He learns
who OF Elinor's friends can draw. He
clumsily draws a picture of the safe
Grswold offers to assist him. showing
skill az an artist Later as the detective
IS walking through Central PARK he Is
automobile.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22

studied 1t as he slackened his pace.
Then he stopped short, retraced his
steps, crossed to the east side of the
avenue, and, through the windows of
a waiting cab, trained his gaze on
Sherry's fashionable restaurant in
front of which the costly automobile
stood Dimly, through the filmy lace
curtains, he saw the figures OF those
lingering over afternoon tea, with
few early diners. He could not dis
tinguish their faces, but something in
the bearing Of woman at the first
window held his glance. Then
waiter, moving silently about the ta-
bic, chanced to part the curtains with
his elbow, and in the momentary gap
between the folds Of film Britz saw
the blonde beauty OF Mrs. Missioner,
and the clear-cut features OF Curtis
Grlswold.
Britt settled himself to wait. The
oabman, whose vehicle he was using
as a redoubt, looked at him inquring-
ly, but the detective fsEed out Of his
pocket a Fat cigar with a scarlet-and-
gold band, and in moment he and
the cabby were chatting amiably, The
headquarters man had not long to
wait. Before the cabman had gone
far into discussion of the current po-
litical crisis. the door of the restatl-
rant across the street was swung open
by boy in many buttons, and Mrs.
Missioner appeared on the threshold,
She was followed closely by Griswold
and, after moments pause to glad.
den the heart Of the much -buttoned
youth, by man the watching detec.
tive was somewhat surprised to see
Bruxton Sands.
Homo" said Mrs. Missioner to her
chauffeur Britt could not hear the
word. but he read It from her lips.
He saw the widow step into her llmou.
sine, saw Sands and Griswold follow,
saw the chauffeur throw his clutch,
saw the big car glide swiftly south to
wheel for a northward trip along the
avenue Before the automobile
reached a turning point, the detective
sprang into the cab, whispered an ad.
dress to the driver. and added In a
low tone:
Double your fare for speed."
The csbman lashed his horse and,
knowing his craft. threaded his way
through tho trafnc 90 quickly that in
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22
CHAPTER x.
Dorothy March Talks.

/ Matinee girls in the Forrest Theater
differ from their sisters of other New
York playhouses in that they are far
more serious than anybody IN the eve
ming audiences. Caramels, marshmal,
lows. chocolate creams are forbidden
by the unyritten law OF their cdl..
The utmost nourishment one of them
can allow herself is a salted almond
nibbled surreDtitlously between de,
corous little outbursts Of kld-gloved
applause. It is not the sort of gather
ing in which one would expect to find
the busiest sleuth of the headquarters
stan, especially with a great diamond
mystery on his hands. Yet, on one
OF those warm January afternoons
that make the metropolis wonder If It
is being metamorphosed into winter
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22

a short time he was several blocks
ahead of the limousine. All the way
up the avenue the race cont nued,
Britz well in the lead. At the Fifty
ninth street entrance, the automobile
swung into the park, but the cabman
urged his horse straight up Fifth ave-
nue., and so great was the gain made
by the short cut that few blocks fur
thar north he dropped his fare in
front OF n mansion of imposing ugli-
ness, touched his hat in acknowledg-
ment of a generous fee, and was bowl
ing eastward, halfway to Madison ave-
nue., when the Missioner car reap
peared from the parks Seventy-sec-
ond street gate.
You at least can stop for minute
of gossip" said Mrs. Missioner over
her shoulder as she preceded Sands
and Griswold into her library ri
nance and club affairs can wait lit
tie while, and--oh!"
She stopped in the act Of throwing
Oft her Gurs. end stood gazing at the
Continued on page two.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22
If You Want the Earth we
sell it any size you want.

Country Homes from G acres up to
1900. city homes $3.50 up to $4,000.
Some small lots up to one, two and
three acre lots. Homes in Bucyrus.
Marion, Delaware and Columbus.
Business OF many varieties TO sell
you. Some homes at sacrifice prices.
A good home in Delaware with a
small grocery attached. A fine homo
in Bucyrus at a bagrain. Some splen-
did homes I'm Columbus. Some bar
gains in Marion. North Sefrner, seven
room house. on Sugar street a neat
cottage home, price low, on Sharp
street s room house, price .astonish-
ingly low, on Bennett street. s room
house slate roof and barn, cheap.
on Orchard street cozy home right
in town, this is good every way. A
neat home on Orchard street, only
S25OO. You miss Marion's best bar
gains when you fail to call on
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22
!. LsI.IzgglgIS.gL[,9s9ASIgWLNS y I.LI ,s9l .WLN ~ X1IMZtez

resort, one Of the most interested auG-
itors in the select little theater was
Detective-Lieutenan Britt, OF Man
ning's staff
Britz found the somebody he sought
F, when his gaze fell on a slim little fig
ure in the trlmmest of dove-colored
gowns, sitting in the fifth row of the
center aisle Instantly his last pre-
tense of attention to the play van
ished Keeping his eyes on the gray
curves OF the girl In the fifth row, he
quilted his post at one side Of the
house and walked slowly to the main
exit, whence he watched her until the
curtain fell on the first act. Mean
while, he scrlbbled on card, slipped
liberal tip into the receptive hand
Of an usher, and indicated the object
of his interest. When the curtain fell
on the first act, the usher hurried
down the aisle, and presented the
card to the girl in gray.
III Miss March," read the young
woman, will spare n few minutes to
Britz, OF Headquarters, she will con-
fer favor and serve her friend, Mrs.
Missioner"
Dorothy gathered her wrap, glasses
and program quickly and followed the
usher to the back of the theater The
youth led her to the famous detective,
| whom, though she had heard of him
through Doris Missioner, she beheld
for the first time.
"You wished to see me?" inquired
Dorothy. It was banal question. and
flush tinged her cheeks as she re-
allied It's superfuousness could not es-
cape the greatest detective in New
York. But Britz seemed not TO notice
It, and the simple directness of his
manner put the girl at her ease.
81 took the liberty, Miss March," he
said pleasantly. because saw you
across the orchestra, and need
short course in social knowledge"
His smile robbed the reply of flip
pancy.
"Fancy!" said Dorothy. She was so
utterly at sea as to the detectives
purpose she could think of nothing
else to say save: 81 fear you have
sought poor teacher"
"Well, | don't know now" Britz re-
turned looking at her with respectful
admiration. you see, you're soci.
ETY. girl and know nothing of So
ciety, and there's something I want
to know-sometning ought to
know"
"If there's anything I can tell you.
Mr.. Britt, I'll be glad to do So" Dor
othy volunteered. Especially II II
will help you to find Mrs. Missioner's
diamonds"
I'm not sure 1t WILL" said Brltz. 1T
may, however, save me from seeking
them in the wrong place. You seemed
to enjoy the play, Miss March"
This shift Of subjects was so alb
rupt that II Dorothy's breath had not
already been coming in catches, she
might have gasped II was evident
detectives were more original than
society men. She wondered absently
II the type was worth studying.
why, yes" her hesitating answer
came. 81 believe it's considered one
OF the best hits of the season. Very
elevating, you know, and-well, differ
ent."
Modern, Miss March?"
1T has two periods The first deals
with the life of today, the second
harks back to the early Victorian pc
rlod with. | understand On abrupt re-
:
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22
How.s This2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by. Hairs Catarrh
Cure r. ]. Cheney 4 Co. Toledo, o.
+. j. Cheney for the last is years. and
believe him perfectly honorable In all
business transactions and financiallY
able to carry out any obligations
made by his firm.
Walding. Kinnan q Marvin.
Wholesale Druggists Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken in
ternally. acting directly unon the
system. Testimonials free Price 76c
Der bottle. sold by all druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22

FOR SALE--S4 acres of land on a
pike, running water at the barn and
in the pasture, Ia mile to school,
mile to church; land little roll
ing; gravel soil; adapted to rails.
ing potatoes and all kinds Of grain;
new siX-room house, cellar, barn
$3.50, 2 sheds adjoining, granery
14X20, new poultry house and other
buildings; new pike tax paid; about
75 fruit trees, some grapes, etc;
owners going into other business.
Also 112 acres on pike road, -
mile from school and church, 100
acres of which Is under cultivation.
IL acre wood lot, about 800 rods
of tlling. outlet paid for; 30 acres
in black land, balance gravel and
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22
Miscellaneous.

SPECIAL BARGAINS-6-roo house,
Willow St, $1,000; Groom house,
Bennett St.. $3.50; Groom house,
Trey Ave, $1,000; S-room house,
Cleveland Ave, $3.50. j. j.
Schoonlaub. 107 1-2 n. Main st.
Real estate. Surety Bonds. Fire.
Life g. Accident Ins. 1-2O-3tp
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22

FOR RENT-Furnished room: gem
tleman preferred. Call at 612 east
Church street. 12-tt
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22

FOR RENT-To rent two modern
houses, centrally located and ono
six-room house in West Marion.
j. w. Jacoby. Phone SO or s39.
12-13-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22

sons and daughters Of opportunity
might be at the mercy Of the ablest
birds of prey in the human flock. It
was because Britt and his compeers
worked and watched and waited so
patiently, so devotedly, so ceaselessiy,
that fashion and finance. coquetry and
ccsnmerce, could bask in the sunshine
of metropolitan prosperity.
A dark-blue limousine standing at the
corner Of Forty-fourth street caught
his attention. For a moment ho
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22

FOR AUCTIONEERING-At sales Of
any and all KINDS. at any time, see
Carey Hensel, Marion r. II. II, or
call at this office. 12-7-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22
For Rent.

FOR RBNT-IFirst house west OF
Presbyterian church. 222 West
Church street, after Feb. 1, 1912.
See Drs. Rhu, at office.
1-19-6teod
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22

j, WILBUR JACOBY has moved into
new law offices on east Center St,
over Nelson's jewery store. He will
continue to practice in all courts
and will give special attention to
the settlement of estates. Office
phone GO. residence S39. 9-2-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22

yellow clay; 7-room house, cellar,
barn 35x50; two adjoining sheds,
corn crib 20x24. COW barn 1Ox2O.
seton scale, 2 living springs in
pasture, 2 good wells and clstern,
plenty Of fruit. good market. Also
other farms Of 16 acres up. For
particulars inquire of Lippincott
Bros. S-5-tf
FOR SALE--White pine lath: fine
ones. Inquire before purchasing.
Yours truly J. L. Price Co; use
cedar posts. Telephone 2S4. loft
3 900 PEOPLE-Wanted in Marion
to use Sure Shot Hemedy for neu-
ralgia and rheumatic trouble. Lab
oratory, 316 north state. For sale
by all druggists. Sure Shot
Remedy Co. 2-12-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22

FOR SALE will sell for the next
10 days, 1000 pounds of lard and
1900 pounds of sugar cured ham
and breakfast bacon at u IL cts.
per lb. for strictly cash. One rub
Der tire runabout, one, rubber tire
surrey one spring wagon, one good
driving horse, city broke and tons
of hay in NOW and will sell cheap
If sold in next ten days. 3O7 I'm.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22
Glasses Fitted.

j s. LUNGER, NJ. D., FITS glasses, re-
moves adenoids, treats the diseases
of the eye, ear. nose and throat
Office 202 S. Main ST., opposite Ma
sons temple. Phone S5. 6-24-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22
Wanted .

- - - ----------------------
WANTED-Housewor OF any kind TO-
do by the day. Phone X-1247.
I-0g-gfn
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22

MOVING, TRANSFER AND SToR-
AGE-We move, crate, store and
do transfer work at any time.
Phone 1905, S. Knoch. 322 Bel
mont.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22
For Sale.

FOR SALE-Thls is one Of the big
bargains of West Marlon--good 81
room house with an extra lot, To-
Gated on the corner Of Bennett and
Sharp streets. You can buy the
property with the extra lot for
$1,5S5; $500 cash, balance on long
time. Balm Bros 120-3tp
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22

FOR SALE-Concrcte fence posts;
guaranteed; the kind you can staple
TO: no wood. ]. L. Price Co., tele-
phone 2S4. 10-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22

capher Ave. 1-tS-Gt|
FOR SALE-House and lot convcn-
lent TO shops; 6 rooms, slate roof
stone foundation; in good repair;
low price; will be sold on small
down payment and balance month
ly. Address O. G. Conger at Marion
Livery and Transfer office. Phone
1G6. 1-22-3tp
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FOR SALE Jersey COWS one fresh
in about a week, and other fresh in
4 weeks; they are No. I Jerseys
Call kensington tlace, NJ. MaKecv-
or. phone 8 on 1923. 1-22-Gtp
-
FOR SALE-The concrete blocks
that have material in them to make
them ring like steel. j. L. Prize
Co., telephone 2S4. 10-tf
-
FOR SALE-Good bargains in Ash
tabula county farms; also Marion
property for sale or rent. See Il. j.
Cox, Real Estate Agent, over
Turner'S grocery Phone R-470.
-
FOR SALE--Or quick trade-One OF
the best built west end 5-room
houses; newly painted and beautl-
fully papered; well, clstern and
small barn; can use in trade one
or more small lots; long time on
balance. Phone R-9i9. 12-tf
-
FOR SALE-Best guaranteed roofing
in Marion county. Inquire of j. l..
Price Co. Tel. 2S4. 10-tf
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FOR SALE-Concrcte fence posts;
guaranteed; the kind you can staple
TO: no wood. j. L. Price Co., telc-
phone 2S4. 10-tf
FOR SALE-Best grades Portland
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-22

FOR SALE-Best guaranteed roofing
in Marion county. Inquire of J. L..
Price Co. Tel. 2Sf. 10-tf