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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-17

nounced, precisely the same asser-
lions were made that are now re-
peated with regard to Ramsay's
latest northumberland that
one of the next steps might be the
turning of base metal into gold.
But soon everybody was made to
comprehend that when radium pro-
duces helium, by self Gisintegra-
ton. the thing that happens is
kind of running down the scale of
atomic weight. The radium atom
IS greatly heavier than the helium
atom. The atom of uranium is
heavier than the atom .of lead.
When the atoms of either radium
or uranium transnrute themselves
INTO another element. the new ele-
ment thus produced consists of
atoms less massive than those of
its parent substance
Now, Ramsay's latest discovery
appears TO show Just the opposite
OF this. for hydrogen possesses an
atom which is lighter than those of
hcIium and neon. into which it an
pears to change. Thus it would
seem that, by some mysterious ac-
ton of the electric current. or of
the bombardment to which the hy-
dfoGen atoms are subjected by the
hylng corpuscles in the tube
through which the current passes.
they are made to aggregate into
heavier atoms which constitute a
substance chemically different from
that which they formed at first.
RMS is an upward progress in the
order of atomic weight.
TO produce gold by atomic change
1t would, by the first process. be
necessary to begin with some sub
stance of greater atomic weight.
such as mercury or lead, and cause
1t TO run down the scale. To pro-
ducc it by the second process one
would, on the other hand, have to
start With a lighter substance. and.
curtously enough, hydrogen stands.
as far as weight is concerned. at the
bottom OF the chemical group in
which gold is placed, and gold at
the top. An atom of gold is almost
geo times as heavy as that OF hydro
gen. 1t is a long way up. then.
from hydrogen 10 gold, From hy-
drogen to helium there are only
four steps UP the ladder. and from
hydrogen to neon about twenty.
We Can Not Be Sure Yet.
But we can not be sure yet that
even these steps have been made.
and, as to the assertion that the
recent experiments have demon
strated that the ether itself can be
turned into tangible matter and
so something be created out of ap-
parent nothing, there is no proof
yet on record.
II Is not yet time for the nations
to begin to search for some other
standard of value than gold. which
would lose its rank II ii could be
made at will. but it is good time
tor everybody TO learn something
about chemistry In many senses
science faces revolution
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-17
They Are Confident.

Many years ago some expert
mentors believed that they had be
held the production of new germs
of life in sterili2ed medium but
1t was afterward demonstrated
that in spite of all their precau-
found their way into the medium.
1t is true that Sir William Ram
say and one or two other chemists
who have repeated his experiments
are confident that there are no
overlooked sources of error in their
operations, but experience shows
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-17

was great excitement over the dis
covery that radium gives off an
emanation which gradually changes
into helium. 1t has even been
thought that uranium, the mother
substance" of radium, may change
into the form of lead.
When these discoveries We're am
The state herald., 1913-02-28

blancc to Claire was 80 remarkable
that involuntnrily exclaimed:
"Hcavcnnl but you look like your
sistcri"
Like clairei they all say SO: you
know herr"
1T Ia at her request am here:
you need not fear to tell me your
story"
"oh. ! do not. can see your uni.
form. But damn Il. l don't know any
too much about what Ia up myself.
This IL Red Fngin'a outfit"
II thought no. Where did he get
your How long have you been n pris.
onor1"
Tho boy laughed rockieaaiy. his eyos
upon the othcru.
We'll. my story Ia n short one.
Lawrence. had n fellow In tho Brit.
inh scrvioc who occasionally gavo me
information. Word came TO me to
NEE, him at certain spot"
The state herald., 1913-02-28

there in the orchard. n you are both
rendy well 60"
took = look myself at Toms rope.
tying. and found II satisfactory. In.
deed. in remembrance OF my own suf.
fcring. ! oven looscnod the strain n
little. confident the fellow could never
free himself unaided. Then the three
Of us. Mortimer armed with his late
guards gun. crawled up over tho edge
Of the bank. ran without stopping
across the open space. and crouchcd
In the shadow OF tho fence. II was
rtill dark. although faint grny tingod
the eastern sky.lino, barely perceptiblo
through tho intoryoning trees, Tho
great house, hundred ynrdB away,
was but blurred outline. distinguish
able by the lights shining out through
open windows Al that distance no
sound reached ue. However. II Nor
timer was right. tho way would be
clear for our passage along the front.
The state herald., 1913-02-28
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You mean Captain Grant?"
Hell! How did you know that?"
Never mind; | do know-so you
can go on"
i had no intention of speaking
names"
oh, let that pass. You may think
Grant all right. but the rest of us
know he is at the bottom of the whole
matter"
You mean he betrayed me?"
There is no doubt Of It, He is in
with Fagin."
The lad drew long breath.
i half suspected it," he said slowly.
only 1t didn't seem possible. Now
listen, and perhaps together We can
make something out of all this
went to the place where we were to
meet, and had talk with Grant
yes. 1t was Grant all right He told
me some things, but needed a day OF
two TO get other information. While
waiting | came over here to Elmhurst
and found Claire. She's the kind of a
girl you can tell things to. and wrote
out what | had learned, and left some
OF my papers. Then | went back tc
Lone Tree. 1t was dark when | goi
there. and rode right into Fagin and
three of his men. They had me before
could lift hand"
Just walt a minute. Mortimer"
broke In, becoming suddenly aware
there was grayness in the eastern
sky. 81 want to creep In toward tht
house while 1t remains dark. You car
tell the rest as we go along. Tom
take these ropes and tie your man up
Make him safe. and then come aloni
after us"
'All right, sir. I'll fix the lad 81
he'll be safe enough for while"
The state herald., 1913-02-28
COPYRIGHT AcncLURe g co. 1911

fact that his hands were evidently
tied behind his back. If this was true
then he was a prisoner. and the other
had been stationed there to guard him.
and not the horses. Tom perceived
this as soon as l. for felt his fingers
grip my arm.
Creep around the edge of the rock
there" said. pointing. THAT will
bring you at his back. and not more
than five feet away. Can you do it?"
He nodded grimly.
Leave your weapons here" | added,
"and when you spring. get hold of his
gun SO he cannot fire. I'll cover him
the instant you strike. Go on"
He unbuckled his belt. and crept
along to the right, so noiselessly that
even l. watching his snake-like move
ment. could hear no sound The
guard did not move his head, and the
other remained motionless, his face
bent almoct to his knees. Down be.
low the horses stamped restlessly,
and switched their tails. Watching
each motion like a hawk, saw Tom
dip over the crest. and worm his way
down behind the rock. Then he dis
appeared. until. as he cautiously arose
to his feet. his head and shoulders
emerged shadowy just beyond. Real
izing he was ready. got to my knees
gripping pistol butt. Without a
warning sound the dragon leaped. his
arms gripping the astounded sentinel
with the hug of bear. He gave ut
terance to one grunt, and then the
barrel Of my pistol was at his head
Not world" l said sternly I'm
clasp his belt. Tom. Yes, take his
gun. If he moves, or utters a sound
shoot him down"
wheeled to face the other, who
had lifted his head, and was staring al
us through the darkness. He was nc
longer a mere shapeless shadow, but
a slender, straight figure. and my
heart gave a sudden throb.
who are your" | asked sharply
Eric Mortimer"
"Ye1." he answered. in evident sur
prise. DO know your"
NO." and l cut the rope binding
his ankles. But was searching fol
you. | am an officer OF Maxwells bri
gade: my name is Lawrence. Tel
me first what has happened-why yot
are being held prisoner"
He stretched his cramped arms ant
legs. lifting his hat so that ! saw hi.
face dlmly. In the gloom his resem
The state herald., 1913-02-28
CHAPTER Xxx.
We Attain the House.

Come on. Mortimer. and we'll soon
find out what is going on" l turned
to the prisoner. Where are the rest
OF your gang?"
you'll find out fer yerself. mister"
he answered sullenly, AN maybe
damn quick too"
They are in the grape arbor to the
south of the house." broke in Eric.
THAT was where Fagin told them to
lie quiet and walt orders"
Then we will explore along the
north side. keeping the fence between
us. I've got handful OF men over
The state herald., 1913-02-28
|sYNoPsIs.

ence. son of Judge Law
mia. whose wife was a Lee.
perilous mission by Gen.
ust after the winter at VAL
Disguised In n British uni
e arrives within the enemy's
Rjor attends a great fete
e Lady Of the Blended
bob. He later meets the girl
ball. Trouble Is started
and Lawrence Is urged by
Mistress Mortimer (The Lady
q Rose). to make his escape.
|jQ detected as n spy by Captain
British Army who agrees
De duel Is stopped by Grants
The spy makes a dash for
ming a river following n mar
q Tho Major arrives at the
eksmlth. who Is friendly. and
lady of the Blended Rose.
II and rangers search black
n vain for the spy. Law
he minute men. Grant and
4 fcaptured by the minute men.
y fmade prisoner by an Indian
be men, who lock him In n
Peter advises Lawrence not
& to escape as some one"
for him. Grants appearance
y to the combination of cir
d Lawrence again meets the
Blended Rose. who informs
Is In her house. and that she
mand of the party that cap
IThe captive is thrust Into a
round chamber when Captain
: search of the premises.
DH his way out. Lawrence
hce deserted. Evidence of a
dead man across the thres-
Mortimer. father OF the Lady
ded Rose. finds his home in
Grant insists that Lawrence
p at once. Miss Mortimer ap-
Inns the mystery and Law
ID n prisoner OF war. Law
ps through plans arranged by
md sees Grant attack Miss
Grant is knocked out by Law
comes to Miss Mortimer's re-
n makes his escape. Captain
e villany revealed. Lawrence
Valley Forge. where learns
Grants perhdy. Washington
,n at battle and Lawrence gets
-ic Mortimer. The battle OF
Gen. Washington again starts
n an important mission. Law
Miss Mortimer In soldiers
ting as scout. Explanations
dispatches are de-
Gen. Arnold and Lawrence is
special service of capturing
The state herald., 1913-02-28
CHAPTER xxx.
Run Across Eric.

D three hours, the dead sleep
Exhaustion. but felt refreshed
3 when roughly aroused. Be-
nDet was across the river,
ound my little squad Of dra.
Rpared for their nights ad-
s Arnold had kept his word.
u horses being fine animals.
unition In excess OF our
'onroy was enthusiastic. and
loquacious. but ! cut his
Jon of rather sharply. and
The men into their saddles
i'm clarified by sleep real
Importance OF the work be-
ind how imperfect my plans
could merely ride forth TO
hoping to pick up some
Did me. As we rode rapidly
p deserted road leading to
| reviewed over and over
3ery remembered detail. only
de that ! must get hands on
hd by threats. or any other
means. compel him to con.
4 part in the villainy. Dusk
3bout us. succeeded by night.
Pressed steadily forward. the
ing silently. the only sound
OF hoofs. and the slight Jingle
1frements. As We passed the
BALLS of Farrel's shop. re.
pc papers found In Grants
the reference in Fagin's note
plezvous at Lone Tree. Prob,
\ was the spot where the two
b accustomed to meeting. II
Pie past. why not now as well :
\ II occurred to me that It
place called Lone Tree that
Dte men had gathered for their
on Delavan's wagon train.
)is. by any possibility, be the
|ot7 ] drew my horse back
'onroy.
heard OF n place called Lone
asked quietly.
bbed his head thoughtfully.
Just about here. sir. Wo
over east OF there once. may.
r ago. down In n hollow where
ne one big tree standin' all
Ind OF an odd.iookin' tree. sir.
ms TO me. the guide said the
N called something like that.
M" to the nearest dragoon.
remember that Lone Tree
10 camped when We were out
Tarictonl"
in east Medford. There was
ouse across on the side OF n
iot rome buttermilk there"
u that what the guide called
lone Trcc7"
ID n ! know. sergeant. Don't
henrin' tho guide say any.
Ut that. but the woman nt tho
I'D me her plncc was called
zee cottagc-so l reckon hc
was = chance worth trying.
I'LL take the first turn to the
have n look at tho plncc." I
,onroy. you and Tom ride
nd keep your eyes open"
nchod tho hollow where tho
stood. about midnight. but
tito reward. Tho house on
had been burned TO tho
Ncnr tho tree, however. we
I'd evidence OF recent camp
} not yet cold. aud apparently
d been quite n body OF men
there lately. Conroy manu-.
n torch. and secuted about.
cporting:
I know how many were hero.
I-thsr. but there vas . lot O.
The state herald., 1913-02-28
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MAY IL engaged, bu, rsmme's MAJ
ried
The state herald., 1913-02-28

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The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-01
WEATHER FORECAST.

Tonight and Sunday, fair and cold
er weather.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-01
GOV. ROBINSON
ANNOUNCES PLANS
FAYORS SPECIAL ELECTION
WILL RELINQUISH HIS OFFICE
WHEN THE LEGISLATURE
ADJOURNS SINE DIE.

Little Rock, March Governor J.
L. Robinson announced yesterday he
will relinquish his duties as governor
of Arkansas about the time the gener-
|al assembly adjourned sine die, at
which time he will go to Washington
and take his seat in the United States
senate.
Il will be through with the COVER
nor's Office about the time the legis-
lature adjourns," said Governor Rob
inson. II am in favor of a special
election to select my successor, but
shall not call the special election, as
the constitution does not require me
to do So"
There has never been a case SINH
lar to the existing one since the adop-
tion of the constitution of 1874. The
constitution provides that in case of
the death, conviction on impeachment,
failure to qualify, resignation, alb
sence from the state or other disabil-
ity of the governor, the powers, du-
ties and emoluments of the office for
the remainder of the term, or until
the disability be removed, or a COVER
nor elected and qualified, shall devolve
upon and accrue to the president of
the senate. The constitution further
provides that if the president of the
senate should become disqualified
from acting as governor, the speaker
of the house shall administer the gov
ernment. Another provision of the
constitution is that when the office of
the governor shall become vacant
within II months next before the ex-
piration of the term of office for
which the late governor shall have
been elected, the president of the sem
ate or the speaker of the house, as the
case may be, exercising the powers of
governor for the time being, shall inn
mediately cause an election to be held
to fill such office, giving 60 days no.
tice when the election is to be held.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-01
WOMACK new
SUPERINTENDENT
CONWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
is RATED AS A OP-NOTCHER"
IN ARKANSAS EDUCATION
AL CIRCLES.

A meeting of the school board of
the Conway public school was held
this morning at 10 o'clock and Prof.
J. p. Womack of Magnolia was unan-
mously elected superintendent of the
Conway school for the ensuing year.
Prof. Womack easily stands at the
head of his profession in the state of
Arkansas. He was principal of the
high school at Stephens for six years
and has been superintendent of the
high school at Magnolia for four
years, and at each place he has been
rendered the same position again
Prof. Womaek was president of the
Arkansas Teachers Association last
year. He is strong man intellectu-
ally, and his great executive ability is
felt in every public trust that he has
held. Prof. Womack is a brother of
r. E. Womack, professor of history in
the State Normal, and with his fam
lily will soon come to Conway to live.
In getting such man at the head
of our public school, the board is to be
congratulated No other teachers
were elected at the meeting this
morning.
Prof. r. II. Cannon was not a can
didate for reelection, and it is under
stood he will join the conference at
an early date and enter into active
work in the Methodist ministry.
The members of the present school
board are d. O. Harton, president;
w. B. Hubbell, secretary; j. f. Little,
S. G. Smith, B. T. Deal and j. w.
James.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-01
CENTRAL SOCIETIES IN
joint OPEN SESSION

On next Monday evening, March 8,
at o'clock, in the Auditorium of
Central College, the Alpha and Euze-
lian literary societies will give a joint
program. The subject of the debate
is: woman Suffrage" and several
other strong literary numbers will be
given, interspersed with splendid
music by the orchestra and the Mela-
poia Club. The public is cordially in
vited.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-01
STUTTGART WINS FROM
CONWAY HIGH SCHOOL
STUTTGARTS SUPERIOR TAN
WORK CAUSES LOCAL TEAM
TO LOSE, AZ TO 10.

Stuttgart, March Conway High
School basketball team was defeated
here last night by the local High
School basketeers by the score of As
to l9. The outcome of the game was
never in doubt, as the locals took the
lead and kept it throughout the con-
test
Stuttgart's superior team work and
ability to basket the sphere, was the
cause of Conway's defeat.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-01
THOMAS BROOKS
FLETCHER TONIGHT

Thomas Brooks Fletcher will give
his famous lecture, "A Martyrdom of
Fools" tonight at the High School
Auditorium. This is the sixth and
last number of the Combined Lyceum
Course. He comes highly recommend
ed as being one of the most eloquent
lecturers in the lyceum work. The
management wishes to state that the
lecture will begin promptly at
o'clock.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-01
NORMAL BILL TO BE
SPECIAL ORDER MONDAY

The Cornell bill. known as House
Bill No. 1870, which carries an appro-
priation of $47,500 to complete the
girls dormitory" and build central
heating plant at the Arkansas State
Normal, which passed in the house
last Wednesday, was read in the SEN
ate twice yesterday and made spe-
cial order for Monday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-01

Saturday night is always a good one
at the Arkway, and tonight will be no
exception to the rule. Manager How
ell has received his program for to-
night and has tried it out, and as
sures his patrons that it is fully up to
the usual high standard of moving
pictures shown at this place. (adv.)
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-01
ENTERTAINS SEWING CIRCLE.

Mrs. W. II. Harrell entertained the
Robinson Avenue Sewing Circle and a
number of friends yesterday after
noon at her delightful home on Cald-
well street. Although the weather
was very unfavorable, more than 40
guests were present to enjoy the hos
pitality of their charming hostess. A
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-01

Miss Hettie Brown will leave to-
night for Sherman, Tex, where she
will spend several months visiting her
brother.
H. D. Barton of Annapolis, Md, is
here today visiting his brother, j.
Richard Barton, who is a student in
Hendrix College.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-01

The basketball game announced for
last night at the Armory between the
Normal and High School teams was
postponed on account of such a large
number of the Normal students going
to Little Rock yesterday to visit the
legislature.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-01

Miss Pearle White of Morrilton
was the guest of friends in this city
yesterday.
]. A. Roberts of Damascus was in
the city today en- route to Mayfower
to visit his sister.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-03-01

delicious salad course, cream and cake
was served. Mrs. Harrell was assist
ed in caring for her guests by Mad
ans q. s. Brown and j. NJ. Ligon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-05-15

the middle of the field and rush
was made by the forwards of both
teams. The forward machine
of the Reds" won the race for
the ball, and drove it fifty yards
toward the opposing goal. The
driver on the "Grays'" forward
car. attempting too short turn
to go in pursuit of the forward
of the opposing team turned his
machine turtle" and both he and
the mallet man We're thrown to
the ground Neither was hurt,
however. and the car was righted,
started, and sent in pursuit of the
forward car of the other team be-
fore a goal was made. The first
half ended with one score for each
team. The Reds finally won out,
four goals TO three.
Cars used by the drivers in this
first game of auto polo on record.
were of very light construction.
They were stripped. too. and cap
able of making very high speed.
Time and again the drivers of the
cars would turn their machines
upon two wheels only to right il
by throwing their weight against
the steering wheel so as to right
the machine.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-05-15
MANY TOURS
A. A. A. Man Says People
Want TO See u. S.

Combination interstate tours,
which include both motor vehicles and
railroad trains. are feature of the
present year. accounted for by the
growing desire of the average Ameri-
can to see more of his own country
in limited space of time.
There are various reasons for this
plan" comments Chairman Howard
Longstreth of the A. A. A. touring in
formation board, the principal one OF
which is that our disconnected state
road systems do not permit the con-
tinuous travel possible in Europe from
one country TO another. But We are
making a steady advance. and in the
next decade will have,made substantial
progress toward comprehensive
countrywide network of Interstate
roads.
Another thing that explains the
combination tour is the desire frst 10
see the country's wonderlands. which
calls for the shipment of the auto
mobile. or its driving! TO the section OF
the country visited, without its COM
, plement of passengers, who. both for
comfort and lack of time. frequently
prefer to take the railroad journey. Ii
! is a certainty. however, that this year
will see more trans-continentalists
than evertbefore."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-05-15
LICENSE FEES FOR
HIGHWAY UPKEtP
Local Auto Owners Interest
ed in Law Passed By
Legislature.
LAW IN EFFECT NOW
Many Autoists Were Back of
Bill No. 2O5-Brief
Outline.

A law of great interest to automo-
bile owners was passed by the last
legislature. The money derived from
the new law is to be devoted to the
upkeep of roads. A brief sketch of
what the law contains is given below.
Section L. Explains the meaning of
the terms motor vehicle" chauffeur, -"
public highway" etc.
Sec. 2. Every owner of a motor
vehicle shall within ten days after he
becomes the owner thereof cause to
be filed with the secretary of state an
application for registration, giving the
horse power, owners name, age, etc.
Sec. g. Provides for filing of infor-
nation from application in record at
secretary of states Office, open to pub
lie inspection.
Sec. 4. Provides for issuance of
number certificate and number plates
without cost In case number is lost,
a new one can be obtained for 81.
Sec. 5. Registration expires Deem
Der 81 each year. Registrations up
to August / are charged for one year
after that, one-half year.
Sec 6. The fees are as follows:
Motorcycle, 50 per year; motor We.
hicle, rs horse power or less, IS; 40
horse power and over 25, So; 40 to SO
horse power. SIS; over SO horse power