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were not alone. Two or three ladies'
stood near, watching me, and one had
evidently been using some restora.
tive. for she held small vinaigrette
in her hand. To this lady, George
made haste to introduce me, and from
her ! presently learned the cause of
the disturbance in the hotel.
Edith, the well known daughter of
Moses Challoner, had fallen suddenly
dead on the floor of the mezzanine.
She was not known to have been in
poor health, still less in danger of
fatal attack, and the shock was conse-
quently great TO her friends, several
of whom were in the building.
WAS she alone when she fell?"
asked.
Virtually alone. Some perSons sat
on the other side OF the room, reading
at the big round table. They did not
even hear her fall. They say shat the
band was playing unusually roud in
the musicians gallery"
Are you feeling quite well, now?"
Quite myself" / gratefully replied
as | rose slowly from the sofa.
In the hall we encountered Mr..
Slater, whom have before mentioned.
He was trying to maintain order while
himself in a state of great agitation.
Seeing us, he could not refrain from
whispering a few words into my hus-
bands ear.
The doctor has just gone up-her
I of fa1xy Aft h
founded. Says that she was the
healthiest woman in New York yester-
day. | think-dont mention it, that
he suspects something quite differ
ent from heart failure"
What do you mean?" asked George,
following the assistant manager down
the broad flight of steps leading to
the Office Then, as pressed up close
to Mr. Slater's other side, She was
by herself, wasn't she in the half
floor above?"
Yes, and had been writing a let
ter. She fell with it still in her hand"
Have they carried her to her
room?' l eagerly inquired. glancing
fearfully up at the large semi-circular
openings overlooking us from the
place where she had fallen.
Not yet. Mr.. Hammond insists
upon waiting for the coroner" (Mr.
Hammond was the proprietor OF the
hotel.) She is lying on one Of the
big couches near which she fell. If
you like, | can give you glimpse of
her. She looks beautiful. It's terri
BILE to think that she is dead"
II don't know why we consented.
We were under a spell, think AT
all events, we accepted his offer and
followed him up a narrow staircase
open to very few that night. At the
top, he turned upon us with a warning
gesture which | hardly think we need
ed. and led us down a narrow hall
flanked by openings corresponding to
those we had noted from below. At
the furchest one he paused and,
beckoning us to his side, pointed
across the lobby into the large writ
ing-room which occupied the better
part of the mezzanine floor.
We saw people standing in vari-
Gus attitudes of grief and dismay
about a couch, one end of which only
was visible to us at the moment.
The doctor had just joined them, and
every head was turned towards him
and every body bent forward in
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heart-which for some reason had
escaped all eyes till now.
Miss Challoner was dead, not from
unsupported disease, but from the
violent attack of some murderous
weapon. AS the realization OF this
brought fresh panic and bowed the
old fathers head with emotions even
more bitter than those of grief, |
turned a questioning look up at
Georges face
1t was fixed with purpose / had
no trouble in understanding.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
FIND MAN DEAD IN WOODS
Bullet Hole In His Skull and Corone
Is Makjno Investigation.

Bullet Hole In His Skull and Coroner
Is Making investigation.
Camden, N. j., Nov. 13.-The body
Of a young man was found in the
woods near Washington Park by
Abraham Pierce and Philip Morley, Of
Gloucester. who we're cunning for rab
bits.
It is believed that the body had lain
in the thicket, in corner of the woods
seldom visited, since early summer. A
bullet hole in the mans skull showed
how he met his death, and Coroner H
A. Wilson, of Woodbury., who was no
titled, is trying to determine whether
it was a case of suicide or murder.
The man wore dark suit, low black
shoes, dark shirt with pin stripe. A
straw hat lay by his side.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
DecIar War On Colds.

Declar War On Colds.
A crusade of education which
aims that common colds become
uncommon within the next genera
ton" has been begun by prominent
New York physicians. Here is a
list of the "don'ts'' which the doc
tors say will prevent the annual
visitation of the cold:
Don't sit in a draughty car"
Don't sleep in hot rooms"
Don't avoid the fresh air."
Don't stuff yourself at meal
time. Over-eating reduces your
resistance
To which we would add-when
you take cold get rid of it as
quickly as possible. To accomplish
that you will find Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy most excellent. Sold
by all dealers.-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
.HUERTA READY TO
] FIGHT UNITED STATES
Dictator Refuses to Listen to
Any Sane Advice

|, New York, Nov. 13.-Unoff1cial ad
vices received here from Vera Cruz
Mex, say:
Private dispatches received from an
/ oil magnate of Mexico City say that
relations between the United States
. and Mexico may be broken off before
night"
Similar dispatches from Mexico City
say:
blinded by his boundless ambition
and a sincere belief that he can lick
the United States,' as some Of his
close advisers have been heard to ex.
press it. Provisional President Huerta,
from all indications, has determined
to brook no further interference from
Washington.
"Since President Wilson's latest
note the dictator has refused to listen
to advice that counsels sanity and eau
tion. 1t is believed that he has fully
Ltnation in Mexico City is becoming
re acute every day. An explosion,
n wholesale bloodshed. is the posi-,
IlIty u any hour. = sss-ss.ss
THE government is marking time
30 far as the diplomatic situation is
concerned, awaiting the next move
from Washington. John Lind, special
envoy from the United States, is still
In Mexico City, but he said that there
had been no new developments in con
nection with his mission.
"As a starter in his plan to organize
the national army to it's full capacity
Of 100000 men, President Huerta has
appointed General Francisco Troncoso
as chief of staff. All federal officers
who participated in the successful de
fense of Chihuahua have been promot
ed. Generals Salazar and Caravec, for
mer rebel leaders, who recently came
over to Huerta, have been made lieu
tenant generals"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
Typhoon Sweeps Guam.

Washington. Nov. 13.-Details of g
terrific typhoon, which swept over the
Island of Guam last Monday, reached
the navy department. The. collier Aja1
was driven ashore and badly damaged
Many houses were destroyed and mum
bers of natives killed. George M
Nicholson, United States hospita
steward, drowned while serving as 6
member of a rescue party.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
HALE MEETS CARRANZA
Wilson's Envoy confers With Lead'
nf MaNican ReheIs

Wilson's Envoy confers With Leader
of Mexican Rebels.
Nogales, Ariz, Nov. 13.-Dr. William
Bayard Hale, President Wilson's per-
sonal representative, went into confer
ence here with General Venustiano
Carranza and the entire Mexican Con-
stitutionalist cabinet.
The conference was held in the bor-
der custom house, in which Carranza
established his capitol on coming to
Nogales from Hermosillo.
Neither Mr.. Hale nor General Car.
rama would give any intimation CON
corning the topics that might come up
for discussion.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13

Mitchell Leaves For Panama Canal.
New York, Nov. 13.-John Purroy
Mitchell, mayor elect of New York city,
sailed for the West Indies and the
Panama canal for three weeks rest,
after the rigors of his campaign. Mrs.
Mitchell accompa MED him.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
School Teacher a Suicide,

New York, Nov. 13. - Fearing she
would not pass examinations for pro
motion, Anna Burnett, twenty-foul
years old, a teacher in the primary
grammar grade at public school No
Is, the Bronx, committed suicide by
jumping from the roof of her home
five stories, to the street.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
A Night OF Terror.

Few nights are more terrible
than that of a mother looking on
her child choking and gasping for
breath during an attack of Group,
and nothing in the house to relivee
it. Many mothers have passed
nights of terror in this situation.
A little forethought will enable you
to avoid all this. Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy is a certain cure for
Group and has never been known to
fail. Keep it at hand. For sale
by all dealers.-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13

Three Cars DeraiIed; Three Hurt.
Denton, Md, Nov. 13. - A trair
wreck occurred near Tuckahoe station
on the Maryland, Delaware & Virginia
railroad, in which three cars were de
rallied and scores Of passengers badly
shaken up.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13

A New York doctor says that
only one in five men is fit to mar
ry, but every girl is sure she has
picked the right one.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13

The dlmple in the chin of the
boy baby looks cute now, but it Is
going to make trouble for him
when ne becomes old enough to usa
a razor.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
Tonight.

Tonight, if you feel dull and
stupid, or bilious and constipated,
take a dose of Chamberlain's Tab
let's and you will feel all right to-
morrow. For sale by all Dealers
Adv
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
Cause OF Insomnia.

The most common cause of in
somnia is disorders of the stomach
and constipation. Chamberlain S
Tablets correct these disorders and
enable you to sleep. For sale by
all dealers.-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13

Occasionally man is SO lucky
without even wanting it.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13

The greater the cost OF living,
the cheaper It Is to remain single.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13

A man acts in funny way
Behind girl: that's fiat.
He'd rather see, dollar play
Than her ten dollar hat.
Louisville Courier-J Journal.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13

Scarcely any mans veracity is
unimpeachable after he acquires the
fishing habit.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13

A Denver man With broken
neck is attending to his business
which is not the watching of bal
loon ascensions-
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
For Rent

TOR RENT-The brick oyster house formerly
occupied by l. L. Leonard G. Co., belonging
to the Eastern Shore Development Steamship
Co. Apply to Matthews G. Co. 6-27-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13

The Ona-W'h0 is the girl that just
passed?
The Other-ThatS Miss Mutt.
The One-HaZel?
The Other-Ches. illinois Siren.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13

Hibbs-I'm thinking seriously Of re-
suming business.
Gibbs-Why. | thought you had re-
tired permanently.
Hibbs-I thought so. too but l need
some excuse for not attending my
wife's afternoon teas.-BOston Adver-
tiSer.
One sweetly solemn thought
I bless with soul serene
I'm safe from leap year accidents
Until nineteen siXteeni
waiter. bring me an infinitesimal
portion Of cheese
"Ain't got any of that kind in the
house, r."-Baltimore American.
L met her in her bathing suit.
Somehow I've never felt the same.
Shed always seemed SO plump and cute
Met her in her bathing suit
Returning from dip, to boot.
And then the disillusion came!
Met her In her bathing suit
Somehow I've never felt the sames
- Alppincott'A Z
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13

WANTED-A good, reliable boy; one with ref
" erences and grocery experience preferred.
Choptank Grocery 1e-24-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
For Sale

K OR SALE-Slack wood. Apply to j, Fred
Dunn or w. L. Dean. 11-1-2 wkS.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13

K OR SALE-1 fine Jersey Bull, years old in
spring; cook stove. in good condition.
Apply to Mrs. H. Mende, R. F. d. 27-tf
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13

K OR SALE-House and lot and two vacant lots,
1 in fee simple. on Meadow Ave. For price
and terms apply to W. p. Beckwith. 11-S-3t. w.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13

FOR SALE-Pine and oak slab wood, in stove
lengths, 75c. load, at the mill, Church Creek
road. j. Roland Stewart 7-2w.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
Lost and Found

T OST-Between Postoffice and 1913 Race street.
- pocketbook containing IS or 81 and atten-
dants tickets to Teachers Institute, with names
of Blanche and RubyKirwan. Reward if retur-
ned to Banner office. 12-3t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
THE EASTERN SHORE TRUST co.

GEO. w. WOOLFORD, President
DR. B. w. GOLDSBOROUGH. vice-President.
j. G.. MILLS, Cashier.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13

WANTED-A good, strong boy, willing to work.
W Steady work for the right boy. Apply to
the Estey Wire Works, Cambridge, Md. 10-7-tf.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-09-24
QUICK WIT PREVENTS PANIC
Natural Aptitude to Grasp Situation
Turned to Good Account
on Stage.

Natural. aptitude to grasp situa-
ton has been turned to account more
than once on the stage, and, in one
case, il the veracity Of a favorite
comedian goes for anything. it saved
a panic and possible loss of life,
I'VE were playing one-night stands.
said he, "in Kansas during the ter
rible period of cyclones. and found
ourselves in large. dilapidated build
ing. called. by courtesy, theatef,
''The low comedian was on the
stage in the part OF drunken hus-
bard receiving a vigorous lecture
from his, wife. Madam he had just
observed. if you keep on you'll talk
the roof on when there was a roar
heard. followed by tremendous
crash, the building swaytng ike a
tree in a storm. Everybody jumped
to their feet. for they saw the roof
had been carried away. They were
about to turn and make one dash for
the exits when the comedian. COM
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-09-24
CHAPTER xiI.-continued.

oh" Grace exclaimed, disagreeably
surprised 81 did not know that you
play cards, Professor Ashton. Do you
also attend the dances? Surely you
haven't been dancing and playing
cards very long?"
Not for a great while" responded
Abbott, with the obstinacy of good
conscience wrongfully accused.
only since Fran came. am sure,
abe said, feeling him escaping. She
looked at him with something like
scorn, inspired by righteous indigna-
dion that such as he could be influ-
cnced by Fran. That look wrought
havoc with the halo he had so long
blinked at, as 1t swung above her head.
Does that mean" he inquired, with
a steady look, that you imagine Fran
has led me into bad habits?"
Il trust the habits are not fixed"
rather contemptuously ~ hardly
think you mean to desert the church,
end lose your position at school. for
ne sake of--of that Fran"
II hardly think SO. either" returned
abbott And now I'd better go TO my
school work
Fran is imprudent," said Mrs. Greg
sry, in distress, but her heart is pure
gold don't know what all this means,
but when have had talk with her"
Don't go. Professor Ashton" inter
posed Grace, as he started up, until
lou advise me. Shall tell Mr.. Greg
Dry? Or shall conceal it on the as
surances that 1t will never happen
sgain?"
Abbott seated himself with sudden
persuasiveness. Conceal it, Miss
Grace, conceal it," he urged
IT you will frankly explain what
aappened-here before Mrs Gregory,
30 she can have the real truth, we will
Rever betray the secret. But il you
saunot tell everything, l shall feel it
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-09-24
ST. kiIdan Parliament.

One feature Of ST. Kildan life wouIe
have appealed strongly to Doctor Joh1
son If ne had carried out his intention
of spending a winter on the island
The men of St Kilda," writes John
Sands, ARE in the habit of congregat
ing in front Of one of the houses al
most every morning for the discussio.
of business. l called this assembly tlls
parliament. and. with a laugh, the,
adopted the name. When the sublec
is exciting they talk with loud voice.
and all at one time, but when the cues
ton is once settled they work togeth
er in perfect harmony Shall we 10 /.
catch solan-geese, or ling. or meme
the boat today? Such are some exam.
pies OF the questions that occupy IN.
house Sometimes disputes are settle.
by drawing lots"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-09-24

pet, with real distress-"M Mother. moth
| doesn't know you are using figure
| Of speech"
yes" said the old lady, number
thirteen, il there's anything uniucky
IN figures"
Abbott effected diversion. Mrs.
Gregory, I'm glad Miss Noir agreed to
| say nothing about her discoveries. for
the only harm In them is what people
might imagine | was pretty uneasy,
at first. of course / knew that if she
| felt she ought to tell it, she would.
never knew anybody so conscientious. :
There was pause. then Mrs. Greg
ory responded, ''She will not tell
| Abbott had seen them safely into
the house. and had reached the gate
on his departure, when Fran came rum
ming up. In pleased surprise he
opened the gate for her, but she
stopped in the outside shadow, and he
paused within the yard
FRAN" he exclaimed with pleasure.
''Is the practice ended?"
SDS mdU0 uO TGSpCnSS.
Fran, what's the matter?"
Silence.
Abbott was both perplexed and hurt.
Remember what we said on the new
bridge" he urged: we're friends
while we're together and after we
part!'"
Somebody ought to burn that new
bridge" said Fran, In a muff1ed toe;
'it's no good making wishes come
true"
why do you say that? Aren't we
tho best of friends?"
Fran collected herself, and spoke
with coo; distinctness: Il have a pref
ty hard fight. Mr.. Ashton, and It's nee
essary to know who's on my side. and
who isn't. | may not come out ahead !:
but I'm not going to lose out from TAX
ing a foe tor friend"
(which you will kindly EXPLAIN"
"You are Grace Noir's friend-that
explains it.
Il am your friend, too. Fran"
MY friend, tool" she echoed bit
terly. "Oh, thanks-alsoi"
Abbott came through the gate, and
| tried to read her face. Does the fact
that / am her friend condemn me?''
mo - just Classics you. You
couldn't be her friend if you were not
a mirror In which she sees herself;
her conscience is so sure. that she
hasn't use for anything but faithful
reflector of her opinions
Her friends are mere puppets, it
appears" Abbott said, smiling. "But
i hats rather % der credit. isn't it?
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-09-24
SYNOPSIS.

Fran arrives at Hamilton. Gregory's
home In Littleburg. but finds him absent
conducting the choir at a camp meeting.
She repairs thither in search of him,
leave. Abbott Ashton, superintendent of
schools. escorts Fran from the tent. He
deeply interested in charity work, and
pillar OF the church. Ashton becomes
greatly interested in Fran and while tax
Ing leave Of her. holds her hand and is
ert Clinton, chairman of the school board.
Fran tells Gregory she wants q hcme
secretary. takes violent dislike TO Fran
and advises her to go away AT once
Fran hints at a twenty year-oia secret,
and Gregory in agitation asks grace 10
leave the room. Fran relates the story
Of how Gregory married young girl at
Springfield while attending college ano
that marriage Gregory had married his
present wife three years before the death
of Fran's mother. Fran takes a liking 10
Ers. Gregory. Gregory explains !nat
Fran is the daughter of a very dear friend
who Is dead. Fran agrees to the story.
Mrs. Gregory insists on her making neF
arms. 1t is decided that Fran must go TO
school. Grace shows persistent interest,"
tn Gregory's story of his dead friend ana
hints that Fran may be an imposter.
Fran declares that the secretary must go.
Grace begins nagging tactics In an e1Iort
so drive Fran from the Gregory home put
Mrs. Gregory = remains St2ncn N Hti
friendship. Fran is ordered before super
intendent Ashton to be punished for IN
subordination in school Chairman Gin
eOn is present. The affair ends in iran
leaving the school in company of the two
men to the amazement of the scandal
Fnongers of the town. Abbott, while TAX
Sng A walk alone at midnight. finds Fran
on bridge telling her fortune by cards.
She tells Abbott that she is the famous
Hon tanner, Fran Nonpareil she tired or
circus life and sought home. Grace tells
nj hnn1a
with a man. She guesses part or the
story and surprises the rest from Abbott.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-09-24
PECULIAR LIVE STOCK FARM
Canadian Has Pleasant Possibilities in
His Proposed Raising Of
Black Foxes.

Probably few, if any. men in this
province have started a black fox farm
at less cost than Robert Rowley, pro
prietor OF the Laurentide preserves at
Lake Edward. says a Quebec CORE
spondent OF the Montreal Gazette.
While up at Roberval Mr.. Rowley
heard that a man there had four young
pups, part red and part black. 1t is
said that nobody wanted to buy the
animals, though the price was about
SO or so a head. Mr.. Rowley gave the
man his price. The next morning Mr..
Friedman, manager of the black fox
ranch of Lieutenant Governor Wood
OF New Brunswick, who had been
securing the country for young stock.
saw the foxes and Immediately went
into the hotel and in front of every
one present offered Mr.. Rowley sew
eraI thousand dollars. but was refused.
When the villagers realized the offer
some of them almost collapsed on the
spot and the place has been fox crazy
ever since.
Mr.. RoWiey is also purchasing pure
black dog fox at very small sum and
wiz cross it with the litter which he
got SO cheaply He expects to have
a litter of pure black foxes next
spring.