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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-24

her. Without a creak or click, he closed
the door and listened.
Hello! Uncle Mark?" he heard her say,
in voice barely above a whisper. It's
Margaret! Has Victor come home yet?
Oh!' gasp of horror or terror. What?
Addressed to me? Is it from him? Oh,
my God! BY messenger get it to me at
Once?-at a place called the Refuge, 10
Rivington street, Have you seen the
Evening Journal? Yes, it's true! l can't
explain now-I'll tell you later"
AS she hung up the receiver she felt
with a shock that some one had been lis
tening. Fearfully she turned her head
and her eyes met the reporters. Great
as the blow was, she recovered her self
possession with remarkable courage and
pretended to be busy at Miss Towne's
desk
'Wen?" said Howell, quietly, walking
toward her
who are your she demanded, look
ing up at him. He saw with a rush Of
pity-and some other strange emotion
that she was white to the lips. and the
lips themselves were almost blue.
"Your Friend-Perhaps.
81 don't know" ne replied. gently. 81
think I'm your friend, but I'm not sure
yet"
What do you mean?" she returned,
trying to look blank and puzzled
Game as a pebble" said Howell, to
himself, with an inexplicable feeling of
pride. What he said aloud was:
YOU'D better tell me all about IT,"
The girl turned back to Miss Townes
cards with shrug of her shoulders.
II don't know what you are talking
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natured face and keen, honest eyes, while
waves of irresolution rippled across her
mind. While she hung on the verge of
decision. Howell heard the outer door
open
Get busy" he commanded, quickly
The girl instantly gave an appearance OF
great industry and Howell lolled in a
chair at the card table as the door opened
and a massive, thick-chested man in the
uniform of a captain of police stamped in.
Hello, Captain Ryan" the reporter
hailed cheerfully, The girl started and
| bent closer over her work Her back was
turned to the policeman.
Hello, HOWELL" returned the policeman,
in that surly. pompous. half, cynical
growl that Is everywhere the hallmark
OF the policeman. What are you dom
here?"
"Oh, getting a special for our Sunday
paper and missing all the good things"
| replied Howell with easy nonchalance.
We'll, you missed a good thing this
afternoon, growled the policeman look
ing down at him.
"Oh, yes" nodded Howell with a half
laugh. Get any dope on that Beaumont
MURDER"
mo, but I will have soon" declared the
| captain, in dark tones. Who's in charge
here?"
The girl looked up, but Howell made
hasty signal and replied for her:
That young lady is In charge Of the
| buffet Of information" he replied lightly
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about" she said, indifferently.
"Oh, yes, you do" he contradicted,
cheerfully. There was a pause The girl
stared at the reporter and the reporter
stared at the girl
You killed that man at the Hotel Beau
mont" he said, quietly 1t was a bulls
eye shot-he saw it at once
It's not true gasped the girl, her eyes
wide with terror, as she shrang back
from him. II just came from Chicago "
"Oh, no, you didn't" he contradicted
again, in the same quiet, assured manner.
Il tell you 1 did, she cried.
What was it you told your uncle was
true in The Journal?"
Il was talking about something
else"
Rot" he retorted instantly. His fore
finger tapped the headline of the paper on
the desk you were talking about this e"
The girl was sielnt, dumb with despair
why did you do it?' he asked, and his
voice was kindly
The girl tried to rise. Il won't talk to
you any longer!" she cried. desperately.
Now, watt" The tone was sharp and
quick She sank back into the chair. He
looked all about the room and lowered his
voice.
Il want to be your friend, If yol'n let
me" he pleaded I've got d bunch you
are in wrong I've met you once before
today--don't you remember"
"a Memorandum"
No, l never saw you BEFORE" she de-
clared, without raising her eyes.
mo? Well" he said. od-humoredly,
my face isn't one to get matineed on,
but"-he held out that damaged hand,
now painted with iodine-"Tve got a
memorandum of our meeting-that nice
little bunch of forget-me-nots"
oh" The exclamation was a mixture
Of fear. surprise and relief.
Now, come on-tell me- he urged.
She looked long into his honest, good
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man near, because at times they
are all so bossy-and My Ledy is
swimmer who can do more tricks
in the water than were ever in
vented at the old swimming hole"
SO My Lady dreams Of the sum
mer to come and her Joys, cause
Easter is only a minute away-and
summer will be here in two min
utes. or at most three, as she reck-
ons time
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-24

while she enjoyed to the full the
swish of the toboggan, the sharp,
frosty clank Of her skates
on the ice that is as smooth as the
depths of your mirror look-and
the rush of the singing air as she
was whirled along faster than the
wind on an iceboat-she does not
dream of these, for the best dreams
are only Of the things you have not
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-24

had and never may have. She
dreams the hours away, thinking Of
her wonderful summer to come
OF course, there will be the little
god of love to guide her and to be
her companion, but she can not
quite figure out in her mind wheth-
er he would look best at the PROV
Of a canoe, that slipped noiselessly
through the water atween green
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-24

in life at one time. and that's why
she likes her day dreams.
And then she dreams Of taking
the breakers as they come in and
slithering gracefully through the
water. She doesn't want the little
fat god Of love with her then
cause he never would look good in
a bathing suit-and she doesn't
want the One Man or any other
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-24
NATURE AND A woMAN's WORK

have produced the grandest remedy
for woman's ills that the world has
ever known. From the roots and
herbs Of the field, Lydia e. Pink
ham, more than thirty years ago.
gave to womankind a remedy for
their peculiar ills which has proved
more efflcacious than any other
combination OF drugs ever com
pounded. and today Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is rec
ognized from coast to coast as the
standard remedy for woman's ills.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-24

banks. or snuggled up between her
self and the One Man in the depths
OF summary hammock. She can't
quite decide on which would appeal
to her, but she finds it almost bet
ter than the reality cause she can
dream of both at one and the same
time.
Even My Lady knows that she
can not have more than one reality
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-24

IT'S shivery and cold, and furs
are nice when you venture
forth, and It is wonderful to sit
at home and read the future in the
depths of the wood embers that
glow in the open f1replace-and that
Is where you'll find My Lady these
winter weary days.
Her dreams are not of the winter
joJs-'cause she's had them; and
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-24
By J. w. M'CONAUGHY.
Copyright. 1918, by The Evening Journal
Publishing Company.
TODAY'S INSTALLMENT.

'oh, she's a lady. is she?" sneered Mr..
uavering, stumping toward her. well,
mats against her to start with"
Mr. Clavering"'
Now don't give me an argument!
She's got to take dictation from me
aLa his voice died out in sullen grum-
'ngs down the hall.
Mr. Christopher drew q long breath and
looked at Howell.
What strange character" he muir
INJURED
Bug declared Howell. tersely He
'u'Hel as he felt touch on his arm and
's. Professor Kaufmans up-turned gaze.
excuse me, sir" said the professor
W. W.T.. an air Of breeding, but you couldn't
". ME have dime could you? I'm oblig-
w 10 get some more copy paper so I
van Hhlsh Mr. Coverings work. He
won give me any money till it is done "
s. Io"eA drew out some change and
.aL.'ea the supplicant a dime. You're
.-yAE II YOU get it then" he remarked
Satisfactorily
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-24
Advice to the
Lovelorn
BY Beatrice Faf,7aH.
YOU MUST GIVE HIM UP

Dear Miss Fairfax:
am deeply in love with young
man. two years my senior | am
eighteen years old. He has one bad
fault, and that is he drinks intense
IT, ! have tried several ways to
prevent him, but without avail.
ANXIOUS.
As you value your future happiness,
never see this man again. Don't be-
Iieve his promises to reform. once
married, he will not keep them. There
must be no probationary compromise.
You must give him up and at once.
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eWarAg
OF Y \LY

Authorized noVeIIzatIon of 1.-THE Con-
sptacy" by Robert Baker and JOHN En-
erson, now being produced by Charles
Frchman at the GarrIck theateN New
York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-16
AMERICAN LIVES IN
IMMINENT DANGER
FROM REBEL ATTACK
Mexican Rebel Activities
Necessitate Dispatching
of Cruiser Denver
to Acapulco

Washington, January 15.-The shifting
character of Mexican rebel activities were
again demonstrated today when it be-
came necessary to dispatch the cruiser
Denver from San Diego, Cal, to Acapul-
CO. on the southern Pacific coast of the
republic. where American lives are in
momentary danger because of threat
ened rebel attack on that city,
Following representations of the Ma
dero government that the revolution soon
would be put down, came reassurng re-
ports from the Mexican states along the
American frontier, but hope OF early pa
cification of the republic gave way as
It Became apparent that the FEDERAL forces
were inadequate TO cope with the rebels
in the central and southern districts
who have carried on their operations ever
in the very face of the seat Of govern
ment
Alarmed by reports from Consul Ed
wards. state department officials today
realized that strong measures We're neces-
sary and so called upon the navy tc
dispatch warship TO Acapulco.
! Officials here now hope for a change
| III the fortunes OIL the MeNlcan IaueTd
government through the contamination
OF the 4O,0O0,0O0 pesos bond issue for the
authorization of which the Mexican con-
| gress has passed a bill. 1t is apparent
| that only with sufficient money to pur-
chase munitions of war in quantities suf-
| ficently to equip the federal forces can
the hydra headed rebellion be stamped
out of the length and breadth of the
long troubled republic.
| Though the number of Americans In
the city of Acapulco proper is not sso
large yet there are large numbers In
the country adjacent. These are engaged
| in ranching and mining. Grave fears were
entertained for their safety by state dc.
partment officials as soon as 1t was
| learned that refugees from the outlying
country were seeking safety In Acapulco
| The rebels also control Casas Grandes
where they have forced the suspension
of operation on the railroad. Reports tc
the department were more optimistic con-
cerning conditions along the border in
Sonora and Chihuahua, but the situation
is said to be bad In San Luis Potosi and
community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-16
ORGANIZED INCENDIARISM
is UNEARTHED IN CHICAGO

Chicago, January 15.-With the indct-
ment today Of Joseph Clarke for an all
legged attempt 70 bribe an assistant states
attorney not to prosecute an arson case
as a text, A. "A. Bach chief deputy state
fire marshal. told a remarkable story of
organized incendiarsm. Ten per cent
of chicago's fires are incendiary. Bach
said. There are three men in Chicago,
known as Insurance adjusters, who
often get to fires before the firemen.
They sleep With their clothes on. have
automobiles in readiness and receiving
tips that a fire Is about TO be started.
are on their way almost before an alarm
comes in.
'.rhe adjustcrs do not actually start
fires themselves; they employ men to
do that-men whos actually solicit the
business. The adjusters make their money
by adjusting the losses They offer bribes
20 detectives frequently, but never whe1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-16

there is witness present. thus leaving
it one mans word against another.
"Often we are informed days in adj
vance of when fires are to be started
In that way we are able to prevent many
blazes. In many instances we have hat
detectives watching buildings that have
been marked for the torch. We have
had tips that have led US to buildings
with the Easements filed with excelsior.
the floor saturated with oil and the stock
packed in combustlble materials. All that
we could do was notify the insurance
companys ana have the insurance can-
celed. In such cases the fires were not
started.
ut Is possible for anyone 10 get a
building fired in Chicago. Charges vary.
according to the magnitude Of the fire.
For large fires the charge is J per cent
and even at that price the firebug makes
money. | do not know of a single convic-
tion. for arson in Chicago in the last v
months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-16
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Eloquence marks the final stage of
the home rule bill.
House committee continues fight
on tariff issue.
Senate lengthens the life OF the
commerce court.
Balkan Kingdoms still determined
to reopen war
Untermeyer gives a conception of
the money trust evil.
American lives in imminent dan
ger from rebel attack
Castro is denied admission to the
United States.
Extra session favored by Jeffer-
son lawrnaker.
Madame Pevsner speaks to Equal
Suffrage league.
3-How crop yield estimate Is made
Advocate income tax in Alabama.
4-Editorial comment.
5-Kelley franchise for 115 city block $
is voted by commission.
Printers appear before Lane in
Bodeker's behalf.
Little boy struck and killed by
auto driven hy negro.
6--Society.
7--Sporfs.
s--why wait for Panama canal? asks
Mr.. story.
9-The Ohio begins to rise again.
L2-Milton II. Smith to testify Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-16
GOVERNOR WILSON TO CONFER
WITH GEORGE w. GOETHALS S

ences Senator-lect Ollie James of Ken
lucky came to express his views on
what legislation the extra session
should take up and what he thought
OF certain cabinet suggestions in Mr..
Wilson's mind
Senator Gore of Oklahoma Iunched
with the governor and brought him the
latest information from the various
states in which senatorial contests are
being waged. The senator said the bill
he had introduced yesterday to increase
the membership of the United States
supreme court had been proposed of
his own initiative end that he had pur-
posely avoided discussing it with the
President-elect.
The governor said at the conclusion
of the days conferences that he had
every assurance that there would be
harmony among the democrats in the
Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-16
Communication Cut OFF

El Paso Texas. January 15.-Al com.
munication with the interior of Mexico
was cut today. Rebels severed the rail-
way and commercial telegraph wires below
Gallego, 14O miles south on the Mexican
Central railway. x passenger train Is
unaccounted for and bridges are believed
to have been burned.
Destruction along the Mexico North
western railway has been more extensive
than on any former occasion during the
two years OF the revolution. one hundred
and twelve wooden trestes over l50 miles
of road have been burned by rebels on
the English Canadian line. which runs
into the Casas Grandes district.
Local agents of the Guggenheim smelt-
ers have received word that at least two
Of the big plants We're closed down at
Monterey and Valardena. This throws
out of employment some 5000 men.
American property owners In Mexico
will journey to Mexico City at the ex-
pense of the Mexican government next
week TO tell President Madero of their
losses This is the result of the visit
~--~---~----~--~---~-- --~----------------~---~-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-16
PUBLIC LANDS ARE
ILLEGALLY ENCLOSED
Interior Department Submits Report
Before House Committee

Washington, January 15.-That the
Warren Live Stock company. OF winch
Senator Francis T.. Warren of wyoming
was the head, was, in 1906. maintain
ing unlawful Enclosures 81 pubic lands
in wyoming and Colorado" was the
substance of a report adopted today by
the House committee on expenditures
in the interior department:
The committees conclusion was based
on inspection records, reports and COR.
respondence procured from the interior
denartment covering the Investigations
by the government in 1906 and 1907.
No action Is recommended by the
committee, the report being limited 70
the statement of conclusion that his
company was mainiaihihs Hiesai
fences.
Included in the documents made pub
lie TODAY are some sharp letters sent
bv President Roosevelt to Ethan A..
Hitchcock, Secretary of the Interior.
Fences Around Public Lands
snecial Inspector Z. B. Linnen made
'the report September Z, 1906. charging
the Warren company with maintaining
fences around 1880 acres of public
land in wyoming and 1920 acres in
Colorado.
In a letter to President Roosevelt
October 5, 1906, Senator warren de-
clared his company was observing the
law. that he personally had no Illegal
fences; and that he protested against
sthe assassinating and dark lantern
procedrre' OF the special agents Of the
interior department
THE records made public today
showed President Roosevelt held Sec
retarv Hitchcock of the interior de-
|partment responsible for much OF the
(Continued on Page Nine.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-16

Trenton. N. j.. January 15.-Presi-
dent-elect Wilson announced tonight
that he had invited Col. George W.
Goethals, chief engineer of the Pan
ANA canal. to confer with him here
Friday. The governor declared he would
trv TO obtain as much Information as
possible about the canal question from
Mr.. Goethals and looked forward to
the visit with much interest.
The governor also said he was ar
ranging a conference with former Coz
ernor Marshall, the vice president-elect.
Il want to get In touch with Gov
ernor Marshall O. soon as possible and
get his views on men and policies.
said Mr.. Wilson. Il have delayed only
10 get a date convenient to him.
The day was one Of many confer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-16
Withhold Execution of Their
Resolve for Awhile in
Difference to Powers
DIPLOMATIC COURSE
STRAIGHTFORWARD
Have Not Changed Terms One I0ta.
Will Call Off All Negotiations
as Soon as Turkish Delegates
Take Some Decisive Move

London. January 15.-The Balkan
Kingdoms have not weakened in their
determination to reopen the war un-
less Turkey accepts their terms quick
ly. In Difference 10 the powers they
may Withhold the execupen Of their
resolve few days longer than seemed
likely yesterday.
They wish the world to know that
their policy Is unchanged. As allies
they inaugurated the doctrine of the
Balkans for the Balkan peoples. at a
time when ii appeared almost pre-
sumptuous folly TO the great nations
of Europe and they declare now thas
they propose to maintain the right
which their united armies won to be
considered a great Independent nation
and manage their own diplomacy ac-
cording to their own views of what
their national interests demand.
A straightforward Course
They assert that their diplomatic course
is a straightforward and frank one. and
while willing to concede brief period OF
delay for Turkeys answer. It is not with
a view of resuming negotiations on any
modified basis.
When on December % they presented
their terms, the Turks in their character
istic way thought the allies were bluffng,
and in turn presented ON December rs
counter proposals which failed to take
into account the war and re-establish the
situation 1t was before hostilities. These
counter proposals the allies rejected as
Unacceptable and undfscussable."
at.- H.. 49, -
changed their terms one iota, while the
Turks have receded all along the line ex-
cept on the question of Adrianople and
the Aegean islands.
The allies have adopted an attitude of
stern firmness to convince Turkey that
no alternative is possible for the conclu-
sion of peace but the acceptance OF their
original condition but. In so doing. they
have not wished to hurt the susceptible
ties of the powers OF al-enate their sym
pathies They give this as reason for
then decision to await patiently the re-
suit of the note Of the powers to Con-
stantinople, which may take any of the
three following forms:
First. Turkey refusing fatty to follow
the advice of Europe.
Second, Turkey giving an inconclusive
answer with the object of further post
poning a decision, and
Third, Turkey asking for a continuation
of the peace negotiations here on a
new proposal. which might provide for
the preservation of Adrianople but the
dismantling of it's fortifications and a
pledge under guarantee of the powers
not to attempt any work in the future
on the fortifications of the town.
Break Off Negotiations
Should Turkey refuse to follow the
advice of the powers or give an evasive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-16
Chief Justice Dead

Hartford, Conn, January 15.-Chef
Justice Frederick B. Hall Of the Connec-
ticut supreme court of errors, died sud
denly tonight from heart disease at q
local hotel. Chief Justice Hall was 10
years of age and had been a member of
the supreme court of errors since 1897
and chief Justice since 1910,