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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17
THE VANISHING GOSAIN

"What for?" questioned Fisher. "Not entirely fun,
presume
He goes for those who want to learn what other
people doing in far-of places Perhaps it rca-
ton, man who owes money, about whom news Is
desired As the gosan pass through the smallest
crack leap the highest wall, he cannot be kept
out like ordinary man Besides, when invisible he
sees without being SEEN hears without being heard, and
touches without his ingcrp being felt That is why
the people pay him such high respect"
40 woncerl calculated Fisher. I'VE surely haven't
invented any machine in the United States to up
to him. Might be good business venture to import
few goslin magicanS and them a long distance
information bureau.
The clerk saw that Fisher spoke lightly and mildly
protested. "Alany sahbs like the Presence have dis
believed but after witnessing such this disap-
pear have been convinced.
"Oh, I'm open to conviction, said Fisher when
does he start of his air trpso'
He begins this evening before it IS dark. He will
depart from his house. 1t all quite open that every
one can see him vanish into air.
Fisher had heard related more than one of those nys
ferrous stories of Hindu occult power which drift up and
down the country but had not yet encountered per-
sona test Of creCulity beyond the limit Of juggers
trick This seemed to be promised by the gosn; there
fore curiosity reused
Il guess III ride over there, he decided "A1ean-
time you'd better forget the gCsa1n.
back for the gosain hut His fame soon manifest
All the population Of Chandur appeared to be streaming
in one direction This included the gauiily painted
bullock carts OF the optcnt, peddcrs selling mud
pills made by the gosaln to cure anything from
rheumatism to an unrcquted heart attachment little
nude toddcrs cnging their mothers saris holy kline
of the temple poking their way along, andFsher Sahb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17

Fisher found that the gos;n's hut had been built in
open space; originally part # the ruined palace
domain. Its gray walls showed in patches, other
wise tcstooncd with giant crcepers Round the hut
circle had been formed Of seated eagerly attentive
watchers, widening their rcinforcement. Fisher thrust
Inside he could three figures seated the bare
earth. In the the gosain draped in sheet
and nearly smothered in wreaths Of marigod flowers
Before him placed brass bowl At the door
tomtom bcater Suinnonlng those who wished to
benefit by the gosain's power
"Oh, my brothers. soon the gosain will depart through
the air, Let those who wish to hear Of beloved ones in
distant places, the of buried treasure, write
piece Of paper. Wrap this round suitable present.
At sunrise tomorrow the answer will be given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17
Drawings by Wladyslaw T. Benda

TlIIE gosain has arrived, Sir, and the people are
much excited.
This news was passed to Fisher by Daulat,
native assistant electrical engineer in the Chandur power
house Fisher had come out to India from the United
States to take charge of the station and making
his early morning inspection The dronc of the great
generators mingled with the Of water tumbing
over nearby cliff. Hence the of light and
other things in the large city of Nshnagar twenty
miles distant
I'm afraid some Of our may be influenced by the
gosan, went on Daulat
Fisher stopped and looked at his assistant well set
up intelligent young fellow During the last few weeks
he had heard good deal OF the gosan. Two advance
agents had arrived procainng the gosains extraord
nary occult power, which added the black and
other shaded feats of magician They had surveyed
the place pretty thoroughly before selecting spot on
which to build hut for their master This stood
within few hundred yards of ruined palace crum-
bling under the destructive agency of the everadvr
ing Jungle. For Chandur Southern India where
tropical-heat, vaporbath atmosphere forces vegcta
ton to obliterae swiftly any work that abandons.
But thus far Fisher had taken slight interest in the
gosaln.
1T is said in the bazaar" added Daulat, "that he
straight through the air from place hundreds
of miles away"
"Quite up to date, then remarked Fisher "What
type of machine does the gosain patronize?
NO, not aeroplanc, explained Daulat, but by
his wil-the power of his mind
"Now see here Daulat, spoke Fisher bit seriously.
Il know you're too bright to put faith any such
nonsense Your engineering course must have made 1t
plain to YOU that far mind power cant be used dl
recty to hustle button OF matter through the air. tar
less a hundred and fifty pounds of gosain
DoIat's expression seemed to Indicate that he was
not entirely certain but thought best yield assent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17
BY MICHAEL WHITE

Petitioners briskly stepped up, dropped their folded
papers into the bowl kelt and touched the ground with
their foreheadS before the gosn and rcocd the circle
Perhaps that Fishers critical gaze unnervc the
gosan Or he may have felt he had got enough jobs for
night, but he presently waved his hand to the
at the door. Ihereupon the procession OF clients
cut off the hut door closed, and furious humping
of the tomtom began This may have lasted FIVE
minutes. Then the door opened, and behold the
bowl remained; but its contents had vanished with the
gosain.
Wondering Explanations from those who peered
within Such echoed III the circle word of what
had happened was passed round. Fisher also looked
inside and examined the place pretty thoroughly. 1t
clear there neither curtain, screen, any
contrivance in such slight structure where the gosan
might have been concealed Fisher admitted to him
self that he a bit puzzled.
"he gosain said, cried the tomtom beater, that if
he should be dawn riding back tiger ghost,
is best to turn the head in another direction As the
gosain has stabbed his tiger ghost in the ruined palace,
venturesome would be those who visit it.
Il tiger ghost in the ruined palaCe. was passed
through the gathering IN awctoned whisper. \ VOW
promptly made BY all that the place would be given
wide ceway until the gosain with his tiger ghost finally
left Chandur.
Fisher rode away marveling at the with which
the people impressed with the tiger ghost warm but
still in doubt about the gosan performance. That he
the audience had been hypnotized, which was an ex-
PLANTATION frequently advanced in such But the
closing Of the hut was point that looked suspicious.
II the gosan disappeared in the OPEN Fisher reasoned
that it would take deeper shade Of mystery Thus
he decided to challenge him.
Next morning he sent his servant with an offer Of
twenty rupees the gosan would perform in the open.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17
PRESUMABLY the
: goSain was told; for

between the American electrical engineer and the Hindu
gosain magician There further declaration of
it; but gradually Fisher became aware that the gosn
working in devious ways make life unattractive
in Chandur First the report OF Fishers evil eye
spread abroad; that Al his approach, and
the in his employ tried avoid meeting his
there was hardly any way combat it. But with growing
the gosn achieved greater boldness He began
threaten dire Daula the assistant engineer,
the informant.
Il think Sir, it would have been best not to anger
the gosain.
whats the trouble now" questioned Fisher.
The gosain SAYS he intends to bring lightning from
the clouds and destroy the powerhouse
He does?" Fisher grinned Let him try it. Maybe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17

Sahlb, the servant
brought back word, Il
found the gosain had
Just returned on his
tiger ghost. Undoubt-
edly he is a prince of
magic; for during the
night he had been to
many places, and seen
everything, and told
everything the people
wished to know
"Yes; but what did he
say to my proposition
demanded Fisher.
THE gosain replied
that he could disappear
with greater ease in the
open than in a place
with a roof; but in this
case unfortunately the
Sahib had an evil eye,
which would bring him
into contact with some
demon of the under
world. Therefore he
did not wish for the
Sahib S twenty rupees.
\ shade of indigna-
ton swept over Fishers
face at the insulting
nerve of the gosain.
so I've got an evil eye,
have II" he nodded
sharply. "All right,
you can tell him |
believe he's a fraud.
What's more, if | get
a chance, I'll show him
up to stop the flow of
money into that brass
bowl. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17

ed irritably "In that letter you've got Schenectady,
New York, mixed up with Benares in this country
places that about as far apart in ideas could be
imagined
THE Presence justly blames fault" pleaded the
clerk; "bu Benares is in my mind because the gosain
flew from there in the night
THAT gosain again.. exclaimed Fisher @If you don't
forget him and attend to business you'll be out of
job.
"Oh, Sir" protested the clerk, remember that such
a powerful man has before been in this place
"Now just tell what there IS about him that has
stirred all you people up like this If he's going make
trouble, may wen know something about him.
"This gosan, informed the clerk. has the
forces of nature. He vanish into and transport
himself from place to another at will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17

Sir, what you say IS
doubtless true; but the
people here are very I'M
enlightened. They will
believe the gosain, who
is also a magician.
"Oh-wcll, let EN-
nodded Fisher, If the
combination adds to the
attraction. Goodness
knows they haven't much
amusement! If the gosain
fills the part Of making
them forget plague, fever,
and the money lender, |
guess he's worth the price
of admission. Now, he
reverted to routine mat
tiers, watch to keep your
voltage normal. Be care
full that your commu-
tators are clean and
the breakers working
smoothly
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-15
NEW CORPORATIONS.

Little Rock, March 15-Arti- cles of the Lamar Berry Com pany of Lamar, Johnson county, were filed Friday afternoon with the Secretary of State. T h e capital stock is $500 and A. B. Hamilton is president.
 Articles of incorporation for the Wynne Wholesale Grocery Company were also filed. T h e capital stock of this concern IS S25,000. c. $. Lemons, J. W. Williams and F. Martin are the incorporators.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-15
SAVING WOOD"

Little Rock, March 15-T h e only man who is not talking i n the effort to straighten out the guoernatorial tangle, is Private Citizen G. w. Donaghey. The former governor sits in his office and listens to the reports of the combat, with a smile which reach es from ear to ear, and which would not come off if an acid bath was used upon it. The former governor has a decided prefer. ance in the contest, but he holds his feelings in leash, waiting for two years to tell the "people'' what he thinks about any ques- tion.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-15
SECURING OPTIONS"

Little Rock, March 15-Accord- ing to Little Rock real estate dealer, options are being taken on real estate in the vicinity of the State Capitol. Some figure this means a special session will soon be called ard a bill passed to condemn all of the property as a part of the Capitol grounds, but on account of the unsettled political condition, few give any credence to a report of special or extraordinary session.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-15
governor.

governor. The constitution pla. ces this authority upon the pres. ident of the Senate, and no one questions the right of Senator Futrell to this position. He was elected by a majority vote, and as President, it is up to him to call the special election. Those who look in on the turbulent DO litical scene do not doubt for an
 instant that the freckled faced. auburn haired son of Greene county will fail to do his duty in this line, for he has been more intent on getting a "real gover> nor" in the chair than he has of serving himself.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-15
fUTRELL STILL
 HAS A CHANGE

Little Rock, March 15-Though Circuit Judge Guy Fulk render ed a decision Friday afternoon favoring W. K. Oldham of Lonoke as Arkansas most legitimate gov ernor, the attorneys represent ing J. NJ, FutrelI, president pro tem of the Senate declare h e chances are still in favor. of their client, and that he will be seated.
 While the attorneys for Presi
 dent pro tenn Futrell will not ven. ture a opinion because of their agreement to let matters stand pending a Supreme Court deci- sion, no one will deny there will be special election to elect a
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-15
Primary May be Dispensed With

Little Rock, Mar ch 15-A point that most people have lost sight of in the present gubernatorial tangle, the fact that a primary will have to be held before there can be an election. The election must be held within at least 60 days after notice is given, but unless there is unanimous con. sent, Democratic primary must be held prior to that time. From all indications, Stephen $. Brun- dige will be the only real candi- date offered, and the necessity of a primary may be dispensed with.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-15
THE LAST HOPE OF
 THE LIQUOR MEN

Little Rock, March 15.-Senti- ment is much in favor of Ark ansas being dry after December 31, through the passage of the Senate bill placing on the friends of liquor the burden of petition but no one expected Arkansas to be dry when that time rolled around.
 It is learned that the best best lawyers in Little Rock are now working upon possible flaws in the Act, and that a test case will soon be filed in the Federal Court. It is probable that an application will be filed in a town of a wet county, where there is no licensed saloon, and after the county judge has re- fused the license, to take the matter into the United States court.
 This is the last hope of the liquor men, and they will fight it to a finish, for otherwise they will be out of business for two years at least.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-15
RlSfBALL LEAGUE
 TO BE ORGANIZED

little Rock, March15 A call is being prepared for all lovers ,of the great national game O i hase ball in Arkansas to meet in .ho canitol City for the purpose < oroanizing State League. mbis oroanization will be almost q "all amateur" affair, because .ho ,orsonal of the teams will be limited to the county, or vlcln' itv of the { ans, and all mem bers mnst at least posses the qualiti- cations of voters in the state. There is considerable talk of linn iting the players to native sons, hnt it is hardly expected this will he urged. It is figured that if the different towns of the state will oct together, fully twenty teams can be placed in the league, and as there is no salary qualiti- cation. all can go through t h e season.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-15
A Strong Endorsement.

w. H. Holmes of the Decorah, Ia,, Journal says, II have been a sufferer from Piles and Hemmor- holds for years. 1 got no relief until my druggist recommended Meritol Pile Remedy. Before l had taken half the package the distress was gone and 1 have had no trouble since. l would not take a thousand dollars and be back in my former condition
 Hesterly Drug Store exclusive agents. Advt.
 Tomorrow week is Easter Sun day.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-15
SOCIAL EVENT.

Mr. and Mrs. Jno A. Davis, entertained . number of friends in their beautiful new home Fri day evening, in honor of their guest, Mrs. Wm. R. Bathurst, of Little Rock.
 Progressive Five Hundred was played until late hour, the priz- es going to Mrs. Sam O. Logan and Mrs. R. P. Ham by, a f t e r which the hostess served a deli> cious salad course.
 Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. R. P Hamby, Mrs. and Mrs. l.. c. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. J B. Stone, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Moore. Mir. and Mrs. Ar thur Wesmoreland, Mr. and Mrs. E. w. Conklin, Mir. and Mrs. .C. F. Pittman, Mr. and Mrs. A. $. Buchanan, MT. and Mrs. J. V. Tedford, Mr and Mrs. 0. H. Heloig, MT and Mrs. M. M. Smythe. Mr. and Mrs. Sam o. Logan, Mir. and Mrs, J. F. Pow ell, Mrs. c. P Arnold.
 Misses Lillie and Myrtle But cher, Virginia Watson and Mr.A. B. Oliphant,
 Rev w. F. Tins, pastor of the
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-15

Christian church. Bible school at 10 a. m. Services by pastor at II a. m. Every one invited to all ser vices.
 c. II. Gilmore. minister.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-15
The Churches Tomorrow

Methodist Church-Rev. B. A. Few, pastor.
 Sunday School 9;45 A. M.
 Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:3O D. m. by the pastor.
 League service at 6:30 D. m.
 Prayer meeting Wednesday, at 6:30 P. n.
 Everybody invited to attend.
 1st Baptist Church
 Sunday School at 9:45 a. m. There will be services at both the morning and evening hours by the pastor, Rev. W. A. Forbes.
 Everybody cordially invited.
 Presbyterian Church. -Rev. H. W. Steen, pastor.
 Sunday School at 10 a. m.
 Preaching by the pastor at II a. m. and 7:30 D. m.
 In the afternoon at 3 o'clock there will be a congregational meeting for the consideration of important measures pertaining to the work of the church for the coming year and it is necessary that every member be present. All are cordially invited to the services of the day.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-15
TALKS ON BANKING
 (FIFTH ARTICLE) The Convenlence of Checks.
~rN~~N~s~

Of the billions of dollars changing hands daily in business transactions, less than five per cent is actual money
 Check.-or written orders representing the actual money,-are more convenient in bus mess than cash
 On receipt of your first deposit with this bank, we give you your bank book and blank ckec6s. Instead of carrying your money about, you carry your checks and write them for the amounts of purchases or obligations
 The checks that others give you in pay ment are brought to us for deposit to your ere olt and in turn the amount may be checked up on by you. If check is lost the bank is notiti- eel and payment is stopped
 Checks are desirable because all chance ol loss, error and theft are avoided When pud and returned by the bank, they are an in ulSputabe receipt. Such protection is valuable "your business, yet check account with thls oah6 costs you nothing whatever
The Prescott daily news., 1913-03-15

Rev W. F. Tins, pastor of the church at Gurdon, was in Prescott today.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
BALTIMORE WHOLESALE MARKET

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The Washington herald., 1913-09-12
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

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The Washington herald., 1913-09-12

N,'~ NHk. SEPT ll-Speclation in the oI,siIr
seurItios market TO-DAY fair sCalc dunnS the
CarlE session. although before midday trading slh
sIded Cou,ifcrlhI5 while an irregular tone vas
shnV-n. decIdrd strength developed the standard
Oil subsidiaries. which were in good demand. with
advances in some instances CNtelGunE n - ToIn's
This especially 50 in Kentucky. which made the
larE,r gain although swan and Finch moved up -
rnns. Prairie oil and Gas. after advance oF :
points. Tukr Il hut later rallicj 10 near the hest.
National Transit improved about > points. In
other lndustrials United Cigar Stores after decline
of =. recovered an advance fraCtiOnaIly further
later casing cf pTuht taking British American
Tobacco was comparatively quiet. but finn. The
mining hSt almost entirely neglected with the
exception of Bradcn COPPER. which improved =.
lunoIah slnEks Wcrc steady.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-12

and stars large, g.: carp. 6as; crocus, medium to
large. per bbl.. sOOaloOO; do. SMALL 6ooal0; Bay
mackerel .; rock. boiling. aa25; do. medium, Is;
do, pan, IS; white perch. large, Is; do, white.
small. 6as; yellow perch, large. 9; do, small. q;
salmon trout 10; gray trout. large oal2; do. small
Cal; founders 7as; catfish lOal2 green pike. native.
IS; ee. medium to large Gas; spots large II; tailors.
large, 10; do small 9; surgeons. dressed. .; do,
skin on %; CLANS per I0O 10; hard crabs, primes.
per bbL, 20; do, mixed 2oo soft crabs, per doz..
60a7O; snapperS. as to size, g.