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Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-12-11
SYNOPSIS.

Congressman Standish and the Woman.
believing themselves in love. spend a
trial week as man and wife In a hotel
In northern New York under assumed
names, The Woman awakens TO the fact
that she does not love Standlsh and calls
their engagement on. standlsh protests
phone girl at the Hotel Keswick. wash
ington. is loved by Tom Blake. son OF the
political boss OF the house. He proposes
marriage and Is refused. she gives as
one OF her reasons her determination TO
get revenge on Jim Blake for running her
father, Congressman Frank r. Kelly.
Congressman Standish. turned insurgent,
is fighting the Mullins bill, measure IN
the interests OF the railroads. The ma
chine Is seeking means to discredit Stanu,
through. Robertson, son-in-law OF Jim
Blake, and the latter's candidate Tor
speaker of the house, tries to win Stahd-
1Sh over, and falling. threatens TO dls
into his past. Jim Blake finds out about
the episode of five years back at the
northern New York hotel He secures all
the facts except the name of the woman
and proposes to use the story as a club
to force Standlsh to allow the Mullins Dill
to pass Jim Blake lays a trap to secure
Kelly that he is going to have q talk with
Standish. and that at its conclusion the
latter will call up number on the seIe
Miss Kelly 500 for that number. At the
conclusion Of the interview with Blake'
Standish gets a New York wire and calis
Plaza 1901. Few minutes later IAoOeIt,
son tells Miss Kelly to call Plaza 1901 and
get his wife or one Of the servants on the
phone. Miss Kelly refuses to give Jim
Blake the number called by Standish
Blake has a story of the Standish episode
prepared ready to send out soon as the
Wonan's name is learned. Blake's daugh-
ter Grace arrives with her husband Gov
ernor Robertson. Miss Kelly calls on
Grace to warn her that her good name Is
threatened by impending exposure OF
Standish and is insulted for her pains.
Grace appeals to Standish to give up the
fight in order to protect her name He
refuses. Grace sends for Miss Kelly.
apologies for her rudeness and begs
Wanda's assistance. Wanda declares she
will never betray the Woman. The ma
chine attempts again to force Standish
out of the fight, without success.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-12-11
To Make whitewash stick.

In making whitewash that will not
scale off, | find the following very
good. Dissolve blue in hot water.
and add in the proportion OF a pint
of water to four gallons of whitewash;
or dissolve an ounce of gum arabic
in a pint of boiling water and stir In.
observing the same proportions. Be
fore applying this or any other wash.
scrape the wall clean and smooth
Another good method is to add ultra
marine glue, as 1t gives pretty tint.
A little salt added to the whltewash
is very good; 1t prevents 1t from rub
bling off-Exchange.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-12-11


err listeners relaxed. Even Robertson's
hard mouth softened in exultation.
That's right" applauded Mark.
You won't be sorry for it"
WELL" asked Mark, what was the
lumber"
THE NUMBER" echoed Wanda alb
sently.
WAS it a district NUMBER" queried
Mark, his face giving no sign of any
thing but desire to refresh her men,
ory
"Oh, yes!'' cried Wanda, her eyes
Frightening. "A district number. Yes.
| remember that it was district num-
ber"
What exchanged"
A further fqt;as ransacking Of the
mind. can
"was it MafnF
She shook her head.
"Cleveland?"
"N-no"
"Takoma?"
Eyes! Yes! It's all come back to
me now, sir. 1t was Takoma That
was it. Takoma 678 Takoma!"
1913 Takoma," repeated Mark, while
Van Dyke ran a searching finger down
the list he held. you are quite sure,
Miss Kelly, that it was SIS Takoma ?"
"Oh, yes. indeed" Wanda assured
him in eager triumph 1918 Takoma. l
remember"
1T wasn't S76 Takoma?"
ooh, no, sir, 67S."
Mark glanced at Van Dyke, who
shook his head. The cross-examiner's
tone grew all at once as cold as death.
you have been playing with us long
enough, Miss Kelly" said he. Il let
it go on until was certain you meant
to lead us on a wild-goose chase. Now,
if you please, Wen get down to bust
ness!"
"Why?" asked Wanda in marveling
innocence. Wasn't that number the
right one, after all?"
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-12-11
BLUFFED WAY TO FREEDOM
Splendid Daring of Confederate scout
Succeeded in Getting Him OUT
Of Tight Place.

Wat Bowie, scout for the Con-
federate army during the Civil war
was a young Maryland lawyer at the
time the great conflict began. After
months OF successful work, he was
captured and taken to Washington,
and sentenced to be hanged. he
made his escape, and in ION Hazard
Gus Service" Mr. w. G. Beymer tells
of the weeks that he was followed by
secret service men and small details
of Federal cavalry, and how, by MS
very audacity and quick wit, he es-
capped recapture.
He Numbered into camp OF them
one morning at dawn, and saw instant
" that retreat was impossible; they
were ready to open fire with dozen
reyolvers. Without hesitation ne
strobe up to the men and shouted, In
dignantly:
You make mighty free with my
railsl With all this wood round, you
did not need to burn my fences! lie
seemed very angry.
who are you?" a corporal STAN
mered. =.
THE owner OF the rails, of course!
And then. apparently somewhat molli-
fed he went on. well, well! War
Is war; but don't do any more dam
age than you can help, boys" be sat
down with them to their breakfast
and chatted with them pleasantly
One of them asked IL he had seen Wat
Bowie. and described him accurately
At the description, they all stared at
him. and moved uneasily. in doubt as
to what was to be done. He tailed
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-12-11

TlSIIOt SGUUiHSo, 20
speak. His voice was quiet, his man.
ner courteous.
This is Miss Kelly?" he asked.
Eyes, SIR" replied the demure Wan
da in her most respectful-and unnat-
ural-shop-girl accents.
Miss Kelly" resumed Mark, you
are the telephone operator. down
stairs?"
Yes, sir"
"You were at the switchboard few
minutes ago?"
Yes, sir"
"Sit down, my dear grill" beamed
Blake tenderly, as he indicated the
chair that had been placed for her.
1--WE would like to ask you few ques-
lions. II you don't object"
Yes, sir"
Midway between Blake and Robert
son, Wanda sat--waiting. And, on the
other side OF the closed door leading
from the farther recesses OF the suite,
Grace listensLs breathless-
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-12-11
FAIRFAX HARRISON
SUCCEEDS FINLEY
VReINIAN AND FORMER VICE
PRESIDENT CHOSEN TO
HEAD SOUTHERN RWY.
LATE PRESIDENT PRAISED
Harrison. FinIey's Close Adviser, Will
Continue His Policies and Work
for upbuilding South.

New York.-Fairfax Harrison. for
merly vice president Of the Southern
Railway company and for the last
three years president of the Chicago.
indianapolis and Louisville Railway
company, of which the Southern is
part owner, was elected president of
the Southern Railway company to sue
coed the late William Wilson Finley.
Mr.. Harrison is a Virginian. his
home being at Belvoir, Virginia. He
is peculiarly identified with the South.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-12-11
CHAPTER xvl.-contInued.

mo. mol" reiterated Grace wildly,
turning from him to Blake. Father!
You won't allow this? Please! For
my sake"
"Hello!" Mark was calling into the
transmitter That you, Jennings
This is Robertson. Is that Standish
story ready? All right-can you sure
iy get in for the morning papers?-
Last editions, Ell? All right-Yes-
In the big cities-What's that?"
"Mr. Standish!" appealed Grace
brokenly.
"Blake!Y exclaimed Standish. you
don't dare publish that story without
the Woman's name"
In less than five minutes" retorted
Blake, glancing at the clock. it'll be
too late for the morning papers. Well
take chance"
Remember" answered Staudish
with sudden vehemence. 81 warn
you"
Whats that, Jennings?" Mark was
calling over the wire. eyes. tell you
am Robertson and l am speaking for
Mr.. Blake. What do you say you want?
/ can't catch it,"
"Blake!" continued Standish. 81
warn you I'll deny the story And If
you get the Woman's name you'll"
DENY 1t, will your" drawled Blake.
"HellI You haven't time to get wire
before they go to press. The story'n
be all over America before your denial
can leave Washington"
Il tell YOU" Mark was roaring into
the transmitter, that Pm speaking on
Mr.. Blake's authority. Oh, all right
then! Hold the wire. JIM" he went
on, turning to Blake, Jennings says
he won't send out that story without
your personal orders. He knows your
voice. FIe says If you'll tell him, over
the phone, that it is all right, he'll go
ahead. Hurry. There's only about a
minute left"
He handed the instrument across
the table to Blake.
Father" entreated Grace. Selling
Blake's arm. For my sake, you
mustn't"
"Grace!" snapped Blake. I'm plumb
ashamed of you. You're acting like
sick schoolgirl. Go to your room.
Hello, jennings! This is Blake
Hello"
Hold on, Blake!" ordered Standish.
'T'n give you her name. She"
"Wait!" screamed Grace, beside her
self with pain and fear.
"Hello!" Blake was calling wrath
fully. Hello! What In blue blazes
is the matter? You've cut us off. Gen.
trail. Wire won't work. Tell you it's
got to work!-Hey?-W What's that?-
Out OF order?'-And l haven't sixty
seconds to wait! l p
oh, lot OF good your being sorry
does!-Say!-W am l talking to,
anyway Miss Kelly? Well-Pll
be-"
Blake dropped the receiver on to its
hook and set down the instrument
with the most profane bang ever
heard. "A damn without words, Nell
gan afterward called it. Jim glanced
again at his watch
GenIIeWbu, ITO dhhOuhSOu wan
dangerous calm, we're too late. Miss
Kelly has seen At to interfere. They'll
have gone to press by now
"Mr. Standish," cut In Van Dykes
suave voice, you were about to
say"
"I've changed my mind" replied
Standish, with a covert glance at
Grace, who was leaning for support on
a corner of the desk. Good night,
gentlemen"
He left the suite. Grace, more dead
than alive, made her way blindly
across the library to the door leading
to her own rooms
The others stood staring at ono an
other. Downstairs Wanda Kelly smiled
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-12-11
Unpleasant Task Laid on Him.

The farmers son came home look
ing as IL he had been through tor
nado. His father inquired the cause
The son replied: IT'S that durn CORE
spondence school again. got lettes
from the sophomores telling me a
haze myself"
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-12-11

In most cases linoleums are too ex-
pensive to be often removed. Their
life and looks may be prolonged by
the application of carnish Ga hard
drier) four times a year. The var
nishing stands the wear and tear
and the pattern keeps the brightness.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-12-11

c. II. Bryant, the proprietor of
hotel in Mattawamkeag, Me-, believes
he has on his hotel register the long
es. name ever given at a hotel The
name is that of Nine. Ethel Devine
Rumbleburgenhofend
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-12-11
MLSlated MA FtQt2eAZlR MeEzaI
67d UoUzZ0y ~ KLLaN5

beatifically to herself and fiuffed out .
strand OF her hair that had strayed
over her forehead.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-03
Heat Very Tryir1g]
to Women S Ner,,
They Neglect Their Bowels and
the PoisOns Vitiate the Blood.

Hot weather has very weakening
effect on women. They arc too Ian"
guid to exercise, and as result have
appetite only for foods that seem light
and tasty, such as salads and other
cold concoctious. But these frequently
produce Indigestion, and with it comes
constipation.
1t IS especially in hot weather that
women should keep up the highest
standard OF health, for it is necessary
bave strength to resist the heat.
The inst essentials are good digestion
and regular bowel movement, and then
good red blood and steady nerves will
follow. The best way TO obtain these
is no; by an ovec-indul2ence in fruits,
which often are not ripe, or over-ripe,
and hence are dangerous, but in the
use of gentle and pleasant tasting
bowel stimulant like DR.. Caldwell s
Syrup Pepsin Use it tonight and your
consti patton, Indigestion and sick head
aches viii vanish by morning.
Mrs. Henry Moeller, 295S Lee ave-
nue., Chicago, uses it herself and gives
it to her children, and Mrs. a, G. Cald.
we'll Denver, Colo, was once pale and
sallow looking. bus nov has 9 pretty
complexion. and naturally they arc
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-03
Absolutely FireprOof.

Broad marble staircases lead to and
from this balcony. and 10 case OF fire
or panic there are thirty exits from the
buiidine, so il is impossible for any
disaster 10 occur Any way one turns
an exit confronts him. These exits
lead into alleys on the sides and be-
hind the building-in other words, there
are exits on all four sides. The build
ing itself is constructed entirely OF
steel, concrete and brick. and rs abso'
lutev tireproof, there being nothing In
il 10 burn but upholstery and draperies.
The stage portion is entirely cut of
from the audience by walls with fire
doors, and the proscenium arch is In
en- instant shut off by the dropping OF
the asbestos curtain.
In addition, Immediately in front Of
the asbestos curtain is located a eys-
rm OF s1rinklers' Given n high tenn
pelaturc such as would be engendered
locally IN case OF fire, the sprinklers
automatically act. forming solid spray
CT waite curtain.
Anothe" feature making for safety IS
ihc fact that tho heating apparatus is
located across the alley There are no
furnaces nor boilers inside or beneath
the thcntc-.
The new Orpheum IS undoubtedly one
81 Jnc safest thcaters IN the United
States from n on-inflammable and an
exit stcnGpoirt. and from the construc-
fila basis the recent public tests made
bv the contractors vouch for the solid'
~ of the edificc
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-03
Iutermission Abandoned.

Right at this point there should have
been an intermission, but owing 10 the
lateness OF the hour this was abandoned
The gorgeous little musical comedy. "A
Persian Garden" was presented imme
dlately with an elaborate cast. The book
and lyrics are by Eagar ADen Woolf and
the music by Anatoi Friedland The
principal roles are taken by Kathryn
Osterman and Louis A Simon. AS usual
Simon appears as the prize goat, the
victim OF many kinds OF funny misfor-
tunes. The costumnz and staging are
all that could be desired.
In a tabloid fantasy. "A Night on the
Bowery." Bob Mathews and Al Shayne
are screams One takes the part of the
Bowery boy and the other Is "Yid-
disher." Their trayesty on grind opera
Is extremely droll.
Tho funniest pantomime artist who has
wandered this way in a bundle OF years
Is Joe Jackson the European Vaga-
bond" Every motion Is farcical. and be-
fore he had been on the stage two min
utes he had tho spectators gasping In
ecstacies OF mirth
The motion pictures this week show
the worlds news in moving Views -
To those who have wearled OF the photo
dramas and comedies these moving pic
lures OF actual scenes and events viii
be a grateful relief.
Everything went we'll on the stage last
night. Under the direction OF S. 3. New
man. the stage manager the myriad
details were handled with an awe-inspir-
ing perfection.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-03
Athletes Open Show.

One OF the best summer bills that has
been seen in Salt Lake was presented
10 the first nighters. Ii began With
refined athletic act by Sweden's repre-
sentative strong men. the Carson broth
ers. who performed some novel feats
that evoked surprise and admiration.
The next number introduced. The Girl
From Butte" Lest some may imagine
uhat Mary McLain has gone into vau-
deville II is we'll 10 state at once that
the lady is Miss Mike" Berkin. She
probably borrowed her first name from
her brother Now "Mlke"-beg your
pardon Miss Berkin-is violin virtuoso
who is equally expert In classic music
and raetlme. In the latter she was
greatly handicapped by not being able
10 snap her fingers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Wilde appeared
in old and original animated shadow
creations" Some OF the creations pre-
sented by Mr. Wilde were remarkable.
Among them was the counterfeit pre-
sentiment Of the new president OF the
United States which called forth en-
thusaisuc applause,
Bogert and Nelson appeared in a
sketch entitled THE Busiest Day OF His
Life" Jay Bogert was cast as tho prop
erty boy OF a theater and Miss Georgia
Nelson was the Lady CRATER" The
first scene showed the front OF the
ater and the second scene a minstrel
rehearsal, all the other minstrels except
the property boy ana the lady CRATER
being painted on canvas. This act was
rather slow as II both were new TO their
roles.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-03
D. R. FONG'S CELEBRATED CHINESE HERBS
HAVE CURED THOUSANDS
DIES ALLEVIATE SUFFERING HUMANITY.

I II would be gross injustice 10 hold all OF Port
lsnd'c physicians responsible for this state OF .f-
talrs Tho noble work done By the knights OF
votion. then ten thousand deeds OF good they do
| need praise here. II 10 one Of she greatest
aud most goble OF pro.eaAions: and he who chooses
II as MIS- life work should approach Its duties with
grave sense OF lis responsibilities and oonscion-
tlous sarnca5ness. iot do exist: and he is
a poor friend Of the great profession who would
rather hide than remedy these wrongs.
Bat /; is easy matter 10 prescribe tho remedy
upon tho surgeons who TO blame in such
cases. Expert testimony become fear
fu aud wonderful thing. PohSIoy lavS might bo
6eTlSed which would throw better safeguards about
surgical operations: eu. evon with this. 10 long
~ surgery Is performed. accidents will sometimes
occnr.
Orc remedy. however. Ia available and in the
reach OF every cltiEcu-thc stimulation OF public
continent 10 oppostjou to unnecessary uso OF the
kaifo-the development OF ths idea that nature
can and Will remedy nearly oil physical silrnen's
81 she Is given chance 10 time. When doctor
insists that surgical operation IA necessary.
thank him and quietly consult another. When
half dozen. taken separately have agreed this,
permitting tho OF the knife.
o. r. FoNo's WONDERFUL CHINESE
HERBS FROM THE FAR EAST, FOR
THE SICK AND SUFFERING or
AMERICA.
plBeAr, need no longer strike terror to tho
hearts Of lAosc upon whom It's blishting touch has
fallen. for :he healing powe. OF the wonderful
those giyeu w az iEcuratio have been reStared
10 health and happinosB. This marvellous Herb
| alitts methods OF treatment which no employs
have stood the ten Of centuries and have en-
| abieA him 10 restore 20 health hundreds OF su,-
fersrx who had los. all hope OF reganinE hslr full
E,rongth and vigor.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-03
WILL PLACE MONEY
IN THE BIG BANKS
Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Explains Purpose
of $50, 100000 Deposit.

WASHINGTON Aug. 2.-The $780,.
100000 deposit of government funds
about to be made will be placed in
the banks Of the large cities in the
agricultural regions of the south and
west on the condition and expectation,
said treasury officials today, that these
large banks will distribute the money
to the country banks at reasonable
rates of interest. While the treasury
department will not attempk to fix
the rate of interest, 1T will insist on
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-03

will be available for the marketing and
movement of crops at reasonable rates.
Large deposits will be made in Chi
cago, st, Louis, New Orleans and At
lanta, GA.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
John SHELTON Williams said it was
necessary for the government to place
the money in the large channels be-
cause it would be impracticable to
pass on the quality of commercial pa
per as security if the deposits were
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-03
Decoration Scheme.

Returning to the question OF decora-
tions, the happiest and most harmon
ious color scheme has been adopted by
the architect who made special trips
Chicago and New York for the pur-
pose Of selecting his materials and
colors for the draperies and walls. The
general tonality is French gray and
gold. the gold being subdued with
French lacquers in blue and mulberry.
The draperies are old gold Orsini vel
vet. which are themselves relieved BY
crushed mulberry and rose colored silk
under drapes. While the entire compo-
sition is one Of extreme refinement, it
is anything but cold, and there is not
the least suspicion of the garish usually
found in the American theater. The de-
tails OF the modelling have been ex.
quisitely done, and the general scale
of the decorations is perfect.
The lighting scheme Is exceedingly
are lighted by concealed lights backed
by mirrored refectors, and while the
house Is flooded with light lt ia soft and
comfortable. The few chande eliers that
have been used in spots. and the oeautl-
ful candelsbrae on the balcony boxes
the general atmosphere OF the house. In
cidentaiy there are 30a7 lamps utilized
In the building and 500 outside
The front OF the balcony is given over
10 loges. OF which there are twelve. the
center one answering TO tho royal box
which is feature In all large Europes r
theaters. Then come the six balloons
boxes and underneath on the first Gool
are eight more. making Ia all twenty
five. In relation 10 these boxes 81 is Il
vision of the stage. which hardly evel
occures In any theater.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-03
Daniels at Las Arimas.

DENVER, Colo. Aug. 2.-Josephus
Daniels, secretary of the navy. de.
parted this morning for Las Animas.
Colo, where he will inspect the naval
sanitarium. From Las AniInas he will
continue his journey to Washington.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-03
scattered indiscriminately among
great number of country banks

great number of country banks.
"The treasury department, said Nj
Williams, "has been showered with
kilograms from banks and banker:
through the west and south, expressing
the strongest possible commendation Of
the secretary's announcement
While the treasury department vii:
stipulate that the money must be re.
turned after the crops have been moved
and will Ak dates FOR It's gradual flow
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-03

back 20 the government, the changes,
Il is said, will not be hard and fast and
will be changed if unforeseen circum.
stances indicate that the banks should
have more time 10 make the repay
ments
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-03
ORPHEUM OPENING
IS A BIC SUCCESS
from Page One.)

Stella MAYHEM G. Billy Taylor. Sa-
haret, Henry Woodruff and Marie
LLOYD. MARTIN BECK
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-03

great believers in the v,,n,
Pepsin as a seasonable ss Ise q
1t can be obtained Of druoss;s.'s'
cents and 81 q bottle, III
for family use. It's TONI n
make 1t an ideal laxative ~
and children. You viii iW
use strong cathartics, pnras1
salts after trying Dr.. CsIdxs n,
PepGn. u"sl'
Families wishing TO try
pie bottle can obtain Il ~.
addressing DIR. W. B. cs,s
Washington street, Moptics,Is