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The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-02

that you tell me the mans name"
Britt said.
His name?" she returned wonder.
ingly.
1T is Curtis Griswold, isn't it," said
the Headquarters man incisively.
Mrs. Delaroche, with little cry
which showed more emotion than any.
one would expect from so self-centered
woman, sprang to her feet and ad.
vanced toward Britt with hands out
stretched in protest.
you don't mean to say that you b.
lieve Mr.. Griswold to be a thief" she
exclaimed.
1--WE shall see, madam" rejo.ned
Britt, "how successful he has been %
at least one robbery"
Inside this little casket," he said,
ARE jewels worth more than half .
million dollars. Please let me have the
key to this Jewel box"
Reluctantly, she unfastened slen'
der gold chain that hung about her
neck. from which depended tiny sill
yer key. Britt fitted 1t into the LOCK-
and turned the bolt Triumphantly ne
seized the lid, and as everyone else IN
the room focused eager eyes upon the
silver box, Britz opened 1t; then drop
ped 1t on the table with furious en-
clamati0n.
The box was empty!
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-02
(To BE CONTINUED.)
Stirring the Melting Pot.

What is believed to be the first a.
tempt by an agricultural college to
teach immigrants coming to this coun'
try. is said to give every promise Of
success. Ninety-five Polish farmers
from the Connecticut Valley, southern
New Hampshire and northern Con-
necticut, gathered at the Massachu'
sets Agricultural college to be in
structed in agriculture and good citt
zenship. The lectures were inter-
preted by X. ]. Wolski of Holyoke.
George Chapman Of the department
Of botany told these men Of the neces'
sity Of getting good onion seed. this
being one Of the most important crops
Of the valley. He also showed the
water and wind blast method Of -
lecting the poor from the good seedA
Christian Science Noattce. .
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-02

would drag q word from the captive.
He maintained his sullen silence, al
though It might be said he broke 1t IN
a way. for the furious looks ne cast
at the pajama squad we're almost audi.
BILE. Those looks caused several OF
tho squads doughty heroes suddenly
to realize the unconventionality OF
their attire, and to send them precip'
itously In search of dressing gowns.
One or two Of them remained, now
ever, and the house detective, who, IN
hotels as frostily patrician as the
Renaissance. did not often have an
opportunity to hold the center OF the
stage, was fairly we'll content with
his audience.
Nov, then. you!" he said, brusque'
ly addressing the prisoner, speak up.
What were you doing here?"
"He got my jewels!" cried Mrs. Del
aroche.
The prisoner turned one Of his sui
len looks upon her, but, conscious that
she was robed as daintily as the most
fastidious society actress in the Du
Barryest Of bedroom scenes could be.
her equanimity was not so Vulnerable
as that of the deserters from the pa
jana squad
He took the whole case Of jewels
from under my pillow" she continued
addressing the house detective. "They
must be in his possession still, unless
he dropped them while he was running
away"
I'VE will soon find out" said thu
leading man. "Jim, 60 through hint
Jim only shrugged those fullbacl
shoulders when the burglar attempted
to petrify him with a look, and hi'
search through the prisoners pockets
was thorough. Mrs. Delaroche gaspet
her delight when from the captive''
coat the porter drew forth heavy sill
yer casket, and held 1t toward her.
rs that your property, madam?
asked the house detective.
"Yes. yes" said Mrs. Delaroche, Gag
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-02
erly. "Oh. dear, l am 80 glad he did
not escape with 1t. What would"

erly. "Oh. dear, l am 80 glad he did
not escape with 1t. What would"
She checked herself hastily.
"You must como to me In the morn
Ing, MIMI for q reward" she add.
ed in tones so sweetly suggestive Of
golden guerdon that the detectives
eyes glistened.
THANK you, madam, that is not nee.
essary," he replied perfunctorily.
Lets see what else this fellow has
got"
He and the porter explored the cap.
tive's pockets further, but found moth.
ing more In the way of loot. Mrs.
Delaroche looked hastily through her
desk and dressing table and told the
man apparently nothing else was miss
ing.
"Then," said the house detective, 81
guess there is nothing else for US te
do but to turn this burglar over to the
police. May we use your telephone
naAaan esas.--.-- ..s=.s: .,.g-s.. ,....,.
Mrs. Delaroche gladly nodded assent
and the sleuth continued:
"Jim, call up Headquarters, ant
have a couple of men sent here to talk
this fellow away"
The effect of that command upol
the prisoner startled everyone. No
only did it cause him to break his sui
len silence, but it drew from hin
words that made the house detectiv
inyoluntarily loose his hold on the MAJ
and step back, staring. Jim's jaw fell
and Mrs. Delaroche gazed at the fe
low, wide.eyed.
II can save you that trouble" sal
the burglar. "You need not telephon
for the Central Office men, l am Lie,
tenant Detective Britz of Headqual
tiers! And these" and he nodded tt
ward the silver casket, ARE the mis-
ing Missioner diamonds that wer
stolen from the richest woman l
America"
Turning to Mrs. Delaroche abruptly
he said:
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-02
CHAPTER XXI.
Hot on tho Scent.
The box was empty!

Britz bounded into the inner room
and made a quick examination OF
every window. He found marks on
one Of the easements that told his
practiced eye entry to the apartment
had been made through the window
by some one skilled In daring burg
larry. 1t gave on the fire escape. Brita
flung up the sash and looked out. Al
he expected, there was long string
of ladders and balconies that ended
one story above the street. The fire
escape was at the least frequented
end of the big hotel, and an awning
threw shadow from an arc lamp on
the globe big enough to afford oppor'
tunity for an agile man to mount on
the shoulders of comrades, grasp the
second-story window and swing him.
self up unseen. He let his eyes fall
on the balcony one story below the
window. On 1t lay something yellow,
crumpled as If dropped inadvertently.
Britt ran down the ladder and re-
turned to the room with the object
1t was an Oriental handkerchief such
as he had seen in the Swami's pos
session.
1t was perfectly plain to Britt that
the Hindoos had been beforehand
with him in recovering the Missioner
jewels. By this time he knew enough
to be certain that their object in get
ting possession of the gems was even
stronger than the professional pride
that had actuated him to recover them
for their owner. He was aware they
had a reason yet to be explained why
they were In such a desperate hurry
to take the stones of the necklace. or
at least one of them-the Maharanes
to India. Even now they might be
aboard vessel that would put to sea
in a few hours, leaving no trace OF
their departure. Or. 1t might be they
were beyond the city limits on their
way to another port Of exit. He
must stop them at all hazards. He
leaped to the telephone. called Police
Headquarters. got Manning on the
wire, and asked the Chief to give per
sonal attention to the request he was
about to make.
Notify all precincts" said Brlt1.
ito stop every man Of Oriental ap'
pearance attempting to leave the city
by boat or train. Have all the ferries
watched, and send a double detail to
the Grand Central Station. Telephone
the Associated Press for list of tho
vessels about to sail today; have the
water front watched for tramp steam.
crs, and don't forget the small craft,
both sail and steam"
Have you found the jewels?" asked
Manning, at the other end Of the
wire.
mol" roared Britt, "but will have
them in few hours. If you'll make
the bunch hustle to help me. VIII
you attend to all this yourself. Chief?'
Britz found Doctor Fitch waiting
for him on the sidewalk, as he had ar
ranged before entering the apartment
of Mrs. Delaroche in the guise OF q
burglar, and in a single word told the
.. physician how he had been baked IL
the chief object of his nocturnal visit
"Quick's the word now. doc!" said
Britt
where are you going?" asket
,. Fitch.
I frn M (,ONTTNY1ED\
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-11-09
MICHELIN COMPANY
QUITS RACING GAME

The Michelin Tire company has with
drawn from further participation in au-
tomobile racing When asked for 5-e
reasons that led the company to adopt
this radical policy J. Hauvette-M Niche
lin, said:
"Our interest in automobile racing
has always been confined to study of
the effects on tires Of fast driving,
quick breaking, taking turns at high
speed and Of other severe contingencies
seldom experienced in every day serT-
ice The knowledge gained in II years
close study of the effects on tires Of
long distance road contests has unques-
tionably helped US to improve our
product and in this way the motoring
public has also profited.
Road racing is dying out because
many manufacturers Of standard mod
els are not willing to compete against
specially built racing machines. Track
races and other hippOdrome perform
ances survive, but the average con-
sUmer certainly does not expect to
drive on the race track, so we have no
desire to make tires for track racing.
On the other hand, contests like the
Vanderbilt cup, the Elgin stock car and
the International grand prize have un-
questtOnably aided US in giving the mo-
toring public better tires.
Another fact that we cannot over
look is the regretable number of seri-
Gus accidents that have occurred this
season. We feel that a strong public
sentiment against racing has developed
which we believe it would be unWise to
ignore
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-11-09

tor car company, but it, Of course, re-
quires certain Information on which to
base estimates
Among the inquiries received By US
regarding motor trucks, there are a
surprising number that ask for esti-
mates of operating cost without giving
any detail of the work in which the
truck will be used Now there are gem
eral facts of great interest that can be
told Of the motor wagon to any IN
Quirer. no matter what MS business
may be. but to give figures and facts
that viii certainly apply to a particular
proposition, the conditions and circUm-
stances of that particular proposition
must first be known.
1T is essential to understand where
the truck is to be installed-nature of
the roads as to hills and paving. OF
course the daily delivery distances are
necessary TO learn also the average
mum Der Of stops Then the nature OF
the load to be carried becomes import
ant Are the packages carried large
or small-light OF bul6y2 These ques-
tions answered, all help to give the
manufactured an opportunity to esti-
mate more nearly and clearly II COM
paratiVe figures between horse and
motor haulage are desired full infOr-
nation should be forthcoming as to the
present horse haulage expense, includ-
ing wages, feed, repairs replacementB
and depreciation
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-11-09
THESE WARN
INGS, AND BE SAFE
Approach Tracks Slowly With Your
Auto Under Control, Is Advice
Given BY Railway.


If all automobile drivers needed the
warnings issued by an eastern trac-
ton company there would be no grade
crossing accidents Posted prominently
in all cars Of the Milwaukee Electric
Railway and Light company are the
following rules:
Keep a sharp lookout at crossings
Approach car tracks slowly, with
your machine under control.
Don't cross the car track behind
street car; you may run into a car on
Don't turn into a car track in front
Of a moving car, you run the risk Of
collision.
Automobile accidents are increasing
to an alarming extent. Collisions with
street cars are frequent Something
must be done to stop these collisions.
The way to stop them is by more care
ful driving on and near car tracks
To this end automobile drivers are
earnestly urged to cooperate with the
company.
Automobile accidents are increasing
to an alarming extent, especially collis-
ions with street cars. They are Of al
most daily occurrence Something must
be done to stop these collisions. Life is
at stake.
Careless driving is usually the cause.
Automobiles should approach car tracks
slowly, sharp lookout should be kept
at crossings. The habit Of scurrying
across Immediately behind or in front
Of a moving car is dangerous.
Our InotOrmen are Instructed TO be
must be impressed with the danger Of
reckless driving, especially near car
tracks. Automobile owners should sec
to this.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-11-09

measure becoming effective it was not
uncommon for the unfortunate motorlst
to wake up and find suit instituted
a collision, when The driver OF the
horse drawn vehicle had suddenly
doomed up in front of the automoplle
having driven out of an alley or SIDE
street without warning
Under the new ordinance the pleas
ure and commercial horse drawn We
hicles carry lights and this mlnlmizes
the danger. Recently on a nOrthstde
boulevard the driver of a buggy carry
ing no lights suffered an accident OF
this nature The mounted policeman
was one Of the first to arrive AFTER
abusing the motorists the owner Of the
buggy demanded that the officer arrest
the driver Of the motor car However. a
surprise was in store for him. the
mounted policeman said; If you had
complied with the ordinance and car
Iied lights on your vehicle / would DO
so at once, but I think that under the
circumstances You had better be the
enc to say, Good morning, Judge
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-11-09
MAKING NEW FUEL
FOR GAS ENGINES
Substitute Made From Wood May Be n
success. But Cannot Replace
Gasoline for Cars.
There is a prospect Of gasoline ha

Gasoline for Cars.
There is prospect Of gasoline hav-
ing a competitor in the field as a fuel
for internal combustion engines.
Lhere IS man who has a process for
nla-klng alcohol from sawdust and other
WOOD waste, ana has progressed to the
point where it is about 70 start in
operation, which viii have an initial
capaclLy OF 5000 gallons daily Of high
PROOF alcohol and the units in which
the plant is built are so constructed that
an ultimate production of so 600 gallons
daily is possible.
As the alcohol is made from wood,
the natural deduction is that the prod
ucr is wood alcohol; but by a new
process an ethyl alcohol is produced,
the method Of making it being similar
corn into glucose.
The inventor does not make public
any Llgures as TO the cost Of manufaC-
lure, but expert chemists say that a ton
ouce % gallons OF alcohol Based upon
TINS yield the total cost OF manufacture
upon a large scale should not exceed
1t is a debatable question as to
whether alcohol could ever compete
with oil as a fuel On the island Of Cuba,
alcohol made from black strap molasses
sells for about Is cents per gallon (be-
ing free from all revenue tax, and is
largely used in internal combustion en-
E1neS-
special carburetor is required. and
the results seem to be satisfactory.
BEFORE the product can come into
very active competition with oil the
demand from other industries which
viii pay a much higher price than
would the user OF gasoline viii have to
be satisfied.
And while it may never be CONNER
cially possible for alcohol to compete
with oil as a fuel, the fact that there
is a substitute for oil may act as g curb
upon the exactions Of producers of that
article should they put an unreason-.
able price upon their wares. presuming
upon the monopoly which they have al
ways enjoyed in their particular field
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-11-09
NOVELTIES IN NEW
TOGS FOR MOTOR WEAR
Up to Date Dress For the Auto Is Not
Complete Without the Little
Fads OF Fashion.

EauA OF Eash1Ons
One Of the new motor coats for men
is OF Irish frieze. It is full length, with
a wide plated front and back falling
from the shoulder seams and belted at
the waist 1t is lined with serge and
has the box seam sleeve in three pieces.
Another popular mans coat is a p
ounce all wool Mackinaw. The model
is yoke back and front plated and
belted. fancy half cuff trimmed with
black bone buttons. The coat is shower
proof and very serviceabIe.
Quite a fad are the white chinchiIa
coats for women, and those of white
corduroy; they are made mostly in the
draped models, with fancy lining and
the white pearl or celluloid buttons.
One stunning new coat is Of silver
gray corduroy. It is a full length model,
gathered into a yoke in the back, the
lined with taupe satin and trimmed
with mOIeskin plush. 1t is finished with
large smoked pearl buttons.
Among the new hats are the velours
with the under side Of the brim of con-
trasting color. They are simply trim
med with Persian bands fastened at
the sides with attractive buckles.
For bad weather the soft felt caps in
Dutch shape, trimmed with novelty
braids, are much used. Also the Shet-
land wool hand knitted caps in all col
Ors like the old fashioned toboggan caps,
light and warm, find favor with many
automobiles.
new fad for wintry looking vetl
is one Of gray chiffon cloth edged with
a narrow band of moIeskin. II is de-
eidedly novel idea and is rather at
tractive.
The hat trunk Of automobile leather,
linen lined, is a popular newcomer. 1t
trunks. so does not crowd the car like
the frau waterproof receptacles. 1t
carries three hats and wells and scarfs
enough for ordinary needs.
Speaking Of travelling bags. those Of
into a trunk when not iIE, se, while not
absolutely new, are noveHenOugh to in
terest the traveller.
Long foot rests. with their compart-
ments for wraps, are again in favor,
They are the width Of the back seat.
nave the rubber covering, and may be
used by the three occupants OF the
seat.
The beauty bag is now quite a
necessary addition TO my iady's travel
ing Comfort II nOlQs three Jars OF neal
ing cream and three bottles Of lotions
for various uses a little compartment
for grease cloths, and small towel scis-
sOrs. a few other lite appliances are
fitted into the cover.
Among other new models in coats is
a raglan in a warm brown mixture with
red leather trimmings. Another is q
mannish blue mixture with a convert
bic cuff buttoned back on the wrist
that may be turned down over the hand
If more warmth is needed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-11-09
FINES NAN FOR
USING WINDSHIELD

A peculiar ruling has been made by
judge Pugh. sitting in the police court
at Washington, to the effect that a
Inotorist is guilty of criminal negli-
gence who drives with the windshield
of his car up or in use through the
streets at night when il is raining
The defendant was Robert Parrot,
business man, who was charged with
colliding with Harold Durneu.
Motorists should be willing to take
a few rain drops to avoid accidents, %
said Judge Pugh, who is himself a mo-
torist Il know no man can see through
the glass Of a windshield on q rainy
night If the glass gets wet. I drive 2
car myself and know whereof I speak.
Windshields are 70 shield the wind and
not the rain"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-11-09
Motorcycle Notes

Fifty motorcycles have been ordered
I by the forestry department of Pennsyl-
vanta for the use Of rangers on the re-
serves Of the state
=
Mrs. Marie Steele, IS years old, of
Duluth, Mimi, is an enthusiastic mo-
torcyclist Mrs. steele not only enjoys
the sport immensely, but she holds
that the exercise is good for her health.
X
It is believed that I. a. Carp, Of Mil
waukee, Wis. is the first person to at
tempt to ride to the top of Mt. Spo-
kane on a motorcycle But by taking
a zlgzag course, Carp expects to be
able to ride his machine 70 the sum
nit
One student Of Larned CKas) high
school, who lives Is miles in the cOun-
try. makes the trip TO and from school
every day on a motorcycle.
The Savannah CGa-) police depart
ment has added six motorcycles to its
equipment
Monroe S. Ripley, of Boston, claims
to have made a new motorcycle side
car record when he, with his sister,
travelled from Boston to New York, 235
miles, in II hours and so minutes, run
ming time
V. ". Walther Of Pensacola, Fla, is
=
st. Louis No.
About 70 enthusiasts Of Salt Lake
City have formed a motorcycle club.
One Of the aims Of the club is 10 aid
officers in eliminating speeding and
reckless driving.
=. G. Baker, of Indianapolis, has
started on 8 5000 mile motorcycle tour
Of the eastern states. He expects to
be gone about four weeks Baker has
ridden his motorcycle over II, 900 miles
during the present season.
Robert Hertel, a contractor Of Leav-
enWOrth. Kas., finds a motorcycle to
be Of great assistance in his work On
it ne can travel quickly from one job
to another and thus keep in close touch
with the work
The United Telephone company, Of
Beuefontaine, o., has purchased a mo-
torcycle in order to answer hurry calls
more quickly.
R. n DeVorck, a Los Angeles motor
cyclist, is on the last lap of his return
trip from Boston DeVOrck started for
the east in May and has been making
the trip in easy stages, visiting points
Of interest en- route.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-11-09
About Automobiles
and Automobiles

Charles P. Downs likes cross-coUntry
rides, 50 he made run to Ell PasO
from Alamogordo, n NJ, in his Hudson
81" Friday. With him were Dr., j. r.
Holmes, H. H. MAJOR and J. w. tetz
all of AlamOgordo. They left the New
Mexico town at $50 Friday morning,
stopped on the way 10 get a. bite TO eat
and reached FL Paso at $3.50 Friday
afternoon. They reported the road to
very good condition, and there was
very little dust on the new machine.
=
j. +. Blauch has returned from Al
pine, Tex where he delivered to ". c..
hughes a 5 passenger Marathon 30"
which Melcher and Hughes sold him.
de took the machine overland and --ad
some rough going part of the way. Be
tween Fort Hancock and Sierra Blanca
was the worst stretch, as he had to run
through sand for two miles. Just be-
fore reaching Sierra Blanca, he lost
the road ana had to run through an
arroyo in the pass over the mountains
The ROAD from Sierra Blanca to Alpine
is in excellent condition, he says. He
made the trip in IS hours
Mrs. Charles P. Stedham, of 2917
Bliss street mas purchased . passen-
ger Studebaker, Il NJ. +. 80
The Christy Automobile company
has sold 5 passenger Overland touring
cars to Mrs. Charles B Patterson, G, III.
Lyman and E'r"d kelso, a similar car
to Charles Brown, OF Las Cruces. while
were shipped to Roswell and 3 to
Globe.
The city has Purch Ced a five pas
senger StudebakeF Z II. F. go for T.
use Of city engl-4C~r herbert Num-.
X
The International Auto-Sales com
pany has taken over the AbbOtt-De-
JrOit agency.
W. X. Ramsey has a new passenger
Studebaker z. NJ. +. $50"
Otis c. Coles has purchased a new
passenger Chalmers SO" 1913 model
Mrs c. Seggerson has a z passenger
Chalmers ''S6" and Joe Smith has a new
passenger Chalmers "36." The ChGl-
mers agency will send a new four Pas-
senger car to Las Cruces tonight
Charles P. RAIDER has purchased a >
passenger Rambler touring car
Jay F. Knox has sold a Maxwell 5
passenger machine to Otto OIesOn and
d . passenger Buick to N. r. Henley.
These are second hand machines.
X
s c. Aubrey has purchased a four
passenger Haynes touring car and X.
c. Semple has purchased . passenger
Haynes. ". T. Eayne made the sale
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-11-09
FORCE BUGGIES TO
CARRY LIGHTS, TOO
Indianapolis City Council Requires
Horse Drawn Vehicles rs Wen as
Aut0s to show Lights.


Aut0s to show Lights.
Although the Hoosier Motor club Of
Indianapolis is only one year old. it
has accomplished many things in the
Hoosier metropolis and is making its
influence felt. One of its most notable
accomplishments was the vehicle light
ordinance. which was passed by the
city council
The Hoosier Motor club fathered this
ordinance which causes lights to be
carried on every vehicle except those
licensed to use the sidewalks. The
passage of this ordinance was opposed
by the liVerymen from the start, but
in justice to the vast army Of motorists
in indianapolis the council passed the
measure as drawn UP by the clubs at
tOrney and legislative committee.
The compelling Of vehicles TO carry
lights may not appear to be important,
but il relieves the motorists from
blame in case of an accident caused by
q collision with a horse drawn vehicle
carrying no lights Previous to this