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il was got YOU going so; it isn't much
your style"
Well. you got yours with you
growled Mccarthy. shifting for the
first time from his solid attitude OF
the bulldog at bay
His sign he promised is apt to
be bomb, observed barrow.
He's nutty. all right, Mccarthy
agreed. but when he said that, he
was doing the tall religious. Hes
got bug that way.
Your affair" said Darpw, Just
the same. I'd have an outer Office.
Outer office-rot. said the boss
An outer Office Just gets cluttered UP
with people waiting Here they ve
got 10 say II right ont In meeting
II want EN- TO. What's the good
word. Perc? What can ] do for YOU?
barrow smiled you know very
well. my fat friend. that the only
reason you like me al all is that I'm
the one and only man who comes into
this Office who doesn't want one single
thing OF you
Il suppose that's H.. agreed Nc
Carthy. The telephone rang. He
snatched down the receiver. listened
a moment. and thrust forward his
heavy jowl. Not on your life" he
growled in answer 10 some question
While he was still occupied with the
receiver. Percy barrow nodded and
sauntered ont.
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ihe other chaufleurs, noticing the pre-
dicament OF their brethren. were AhN-
I iously and perspiringly at work. Nos
an engine answered the call OF inc
road A passing truck driver. grinnlng
from ear TO. ear. drove slowly DOWN
the line, dealing out the ancient lests
rescued for the occasion from an OBJ
livion To which the perfection or the
automobile had consigned them
Mccarthy added his mite he was
beginning 10 feel himself the victim
OF a series OF nagging impertinences,
which he resented after his kind.
"lf." said he. your company would
put out something on the street be
sides a bunch OF retired gristmills
with clock dials hitched on to them.
YOU might be able To give the public
some service. I've got lots OF time.
Don't hurry through your afternoon
exercise on my account Just buy a
lawn-mower and chatelaine watch
apiece-you'd do just as We'll
BY now every man had his battery
box open Mccarthy left them. puZ-
cling over the singular failure Of the
electrical apparatus. which is the
nervous system of the modern auto
mobile.
He turned into Fifth.ave. An as
tonishing sight metVhis eyes
The old days had returned. The
center OF the long roadway, down
which ordinarily long fl lie OF the pur-
ring monsters OF gasoline creep and
dash. shoulderng aside the few han
SONS and victorias remt lining from a
bygone age, now showed but a swing
ing slashing trot of horses
Hansoms, hacks. brolghams; up
raised whips. whirling in signal the
spat spat OF horses hoofs; all the OBJ
solescent vehicles that ordinarily
doze in hope along the stands OF the
side streets. ii was a gay sight OF the
past raised again for the moment 10
reality by the same mysterious blight
that had Swallowed the Atlas building
the night before
Along the curbs. where they mad
been hand pushed under direction
from the traffic squad, stod an un-
broken line OF automobiles And the
hood OF each was raised for the eager
tinkering Of its chauffeur Past them
streanied the horses. and the faces OF
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bell. IN get him bounced 50 hign
the blaCkhirds will build nests IN MS
ears before he comes down again.
After trting vainly 70 stop car on
lis way up or down. Mccarthy stump
ed down a flight of stairs. followed
more leisureh hy the calmly uhhur-
ried barrow Here the same perform
8nee-Was repeated, \ hall dozen men
by now had Joined them 80 they
progressed from story 10 story untll
an elevator boy, attracted by ihelr
frantic shouts. stopped 10 see VIVA,
was the matter. lmmedlatelr the
door was slid back on Us runners
Mccarthy seized the astonished op-
orator by the collar
Come out of that. YOU scum of the
earth" he roared Come out OF thS
and tell me Why you don't stop for
your signals
Il amt seen no signals" gasped
the elevator boy. e
Some one punched the button. but
the little. round. annunciator disk in
the car failed 10 illuminate
II wonder II there anything in or
der in this miserable hole snarled
Mccarthy
The lights is gone out, volunteer
ed the boy. and indeed for the first
time the men now crowding into the
car noticed that the incandescents
were dead.
While Mccarthy stormed out to
spread abroad impartial threats
against two public utility concerns
for interfering with his business,
Percy barrow, his curiosity aroused.
interviewed the janitof Under that
functionary's guidance he examined
the points OF entrance for the differ
ent wires used for lighting and COM
munication; looked over the private
bell installations. and assembled again
TO the corridor abstractedly busting
Dis fingers. There he found a group
bf the buildings tenants, among
whom he distinguished Doctor Knox
Same complaint suppose-no
phones, no iishts,-m- bells he re-
marked
Seems 10 be- replied Knox. Cen
eral condition Acts as though the
main arteries had been cut outside.
Inside bells? House phones? sug-
gested Darrow.
The repair men came in double
quick time and great confidence. They
went 10 work in an assured. manner.
which soon slackened 10 a slower be
wilderment Some one disappeared.
TO return with a box OF new batteries.
The head repair man connected a
group Of these with a small bell In
the executive office The instrument,
however. failed 10 respond
Try your ammeter, suggested
barrow. who had followed.
The delicate needle OF the instru-
ment did not culver.
Batteries dead" said the repair
man Jim. what the hotelbill do you
mean by getting dead batteries? 20
back and bring a new lot, and test
en-
In due time Jim returned
These test TO flfteen,' said he. Go
to it,"
"Test-nothing. roared the repair
man after a moment. These are dead,
too"
Percy barrow lett the ensuing argu-
ment 70 its own warmth. II was
growing late. In the corridor a few
hastily brought lamps cast dim
light Percy collided against Doctor
Knox entering the building.
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bottom, but II you wish Il to be "a
really truly tub gown this cord can
be left of without changing the ef
feet.
No young girl wears a collar of any
Kind even on morning frocks For
evening the black accordion plated
skirt with its little blouse of pale
blue embroidered with silver is par.
tfcuiarly youthful besides having a
most stunning effect.
The waist line on this costume is
slightly raised. although think the
normal waistline is seen more on
the young girls dresses than II IL on
The Detroit times., 1913-04-08
CHAPTER II.
The Shadow Of Mystery.

barrow walked mp the one flight OF
steps to the story above. He found
his acquaintance in. and al once
preached the subject Of his errand
Doctor Knox promised the matter his
attention. The two men then EN-
barked on a long discussion or Pro
lessor Sehermerhorns discovery ~
super-radium. and the strange Ser1es
OF events. that had ancompassed his
death. Into the midst OF the discus
sion burst Mccarthy his face red
with suppressed anger,
Can | use your phone he
growled "Oh. yes" said he. as he
caught sight OF the instrument With
out awaiting the requested permits
sion. he jerked the received from its
hook and placed ii TO his ear.
"Deader than a smelt'" he burst
out This Is a nice way 10 run a
public business. Thanks" he nod
ded 10 Doctor Knox. and stormed out.
barrow rose languidly.
TIL see you again he told Knox.
AT present I'm going 10 follow the
mere telephones to wake Mccarthy
up fihe that.
He found the boss in the hall. his
finger against the down" button.
That's three ears has passed me.
he snarled, trying 10 peer through the
ground glass that. in the Atlas build
ing, surrounded the shaft. IN tan
somebody's hide. Down he below
ed at a shadow on the glass.
Have a cigarette" proffered Percy
barrow Calm down. To the scien-
tific eye you're out OF condition for
such emotions. You thick-necks are
subject TO apoplexy."
"Oh. shut up" growled Mccarthy.
There isn't a phone in order in this
building two floors either way. I've
tried 'em--and there hasn't been for
90 minutes. And | can't get mes
senger 10 answer a call; and thai
star-spangled ornament OF
a janitor won't answer his private
The Detroit times., 1913-04-08
CHAPTER l..
The Owner of New York.

y
Percy: Darrow, a young man oil
Ocientific training. INDECENT manners,
oUeminate appearance hidden energy ,
ond absolute courage, lounged through
the doors Of the Atlas building. Since
4 his rescue from the volcanic island
4 that had Witnessed the piratical muir
der OF his old employer, Doctor Scher-
Uerhorn the spectacular dissolution
OF the murderers, and his own impris-
0nment Ia a cave beneath the very
4 ydar of an eruption. he had been
( Nursing his shattered nerves back 10
their normal strength. Now ne felt
\ that ut last he was able 10 go TO work
\agAip. Therefore, he was about 10 ap-
kproach man Of influence among
practical scientists, from whom he
hoped further occupation.
g1 IA the express elevator shot up
ward, he passed a long slender hand
aorOss his eyes. The rapid motion
|; confused him still. The car stopped.
and the metallic gates changed open
DATrow obediently stepped forth.
OAly when the elevator had disap-
peared did his upward glance bring
to him the knowledge that he had
embarked one floor too soon.
Darrow's eye fell on a lettered sign
outside the nearest door. He smiled
. slow red-lipped smile beneath his
small silky mustache. dropped his
sblack eyelashes In flicker OF
reminiscence, hesitated moment.
then stepped languidly forward and
oponsd the door. The sign indicated
the headquarters of the very modest
commissione rship behind which Nc
Carthy chose to work. Mccarthy,
quite simply. at that time owned New
FYork.
II Az narrow entered. Mccarthy hung
up the telephone receiver with
IsmAsh, and sat glaring at the instru-
mont. After moment he turned his
small bright eyes toward the new
"HeI1o, Perc." he growled DIDN'T
PEE yoil Say. I'm SO mad my skin
cracks. Just now some measly little
shrimp called me up from public
booth. What We suppose he wanted
now! ON. nothin'! Just told me in so
many words for me to pack up my
little trunk and SAIL for Europe and
never come back. That's all. He
give me until Sunday. too Nc
Carthy barked out a short laugh, and
reached for the cigar box, which he
held out to barrow.
Percy shook his head. What's the
occasion?' he asked.
"Oh. l don't know. Just bughouse,
/ guess"
$50 he wants you to go to Europe"
Wants me? orders me. Says |
got to-. Mccarthy laughed. Lovely
thought"
He pulled ont cloud of smoke
3 Says II ] don't obey orders he'll
send me a sign to convince me-"
want on the boss. Hes got mean
sUblee. He ought to have a tag hung
iph him and get carried to the morgue.
~ give me the shivers, like a dead
man. never hear such unholy
thing tutside graveyard at mid
"a Fefcy. barrow was surveying him
with leisurely amusement. a slight |
smile playing over his narrow dark |
face. 49,
Taking to get back your nerve"
he surmised cheerfully TO the usually |
taciturn boss. I'D like to know what
The Detroit times., 1913-04-08

Not fixed yeti" asked the latter
in evident disappointment. What 5
the natter
II don't know" said barrow slowly;
III puzzles me. It's more than an or
binary break OF connections or short
circuiting through apparatus. II one
could imagine big building like this
polarized in some way-anyhow. the
electricity is dead Look here lie
pulled an electric fiash-light from his
pocket. Bought this fresh on my
way here Tested II. OF course. NOW,
there's 2ath'sSg-~pnderful about these
toys gong back on man, but he
pressed the button and peered down
the lens--"this is funny coinci-
dence' He turned the lens toward
his friend. The flament was dark.
The Detroit times., 1913-04-08
Minute ILL O1\4N 1AA MIA A%%%MM%%R&asaM%~
Author of 1.-The Bldzed Trail"
1.-THE Silent Places" etc.

their drivers were illumined by broad
grins
Mccarthy looked about him for
hansom. There was none unengaged.
IN fact, the boss soon determined that
many others. like himself. were wait
ing for a>chance ut the first vacant
one. Reluctantly he made up his
mind to walk. He glanced up at the
tower OF the Metropolitan building;
then stared In astonishmenL The
hands OF the great dial were still per
pendicular-the hour indicated was
still six o'clock,
(Continued)
The Detroit times., 1913-04-08

She put the transmitter in the car
riage so that the baby could not make
sound without transmitting the cry
over the line 10 the house. Then the
mother went about her regular duties,
pausng once in while to take down
the receiver OF her house phone to
listen TO baby.
II only regular breathing was heard
she continued her task, II there was
a crv or a crow she was ready to go
10 the youngster
The Detroit times., 1913-04-08
MAKING TELEPHONE
MIND THE BABY

A Frenchwoman was anxious to
have baby sleep in the open air In its
carriage, and at the same time she
was too busy attending 10 her house
hold duties to stay by the carriage
and be on hand when the child awoke
or cried She secured an old tele-
phone transmitter and connected II
with the line running into her house.
The Detroit times., 1913-04-08

Altoona, Pa ascribes its immunity
from epidemics and the longevity OF
its people TO its simple habits its
pure drinking water, and its vigilap.
health officer
The Detroit times., 1913-04-08

PARIS. April 4.-7Never before were
there such pretty and dainty designs
q frocks for the young girl.
. They have none OF the striking
notes which mark the attire OF the
ypatron. but are az simple as sweet
1xteeu" herSelf
what could De prettier than the
A0ckGo coftQ1 toile IN cool gray and
n1to nth itfy9Bh Of dark green ana
u toocheo Of embroidery In dark
- ooW11Dt and sleeves. This
- q 6onuiated Russian blouse
The Detroit times., 1913-04-08

the matrons.
Another girlish costume is of white
accordion plated charmeuse and over
IL Is a dainty tunic of crepe de chine.
The photographs ! am sending tell
the WHOLE story Of how these gowns
are made and you may be sure they
are up-to-theminute In style and good
taste --------------------
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-06
BRUNSWICK To
OPEN DOORS To
OLD VETERANS
Georgia Confederate Reunion to
Take Place at City by the Sea
July 1917,

BRUNSWICK. July B.-This city is
making extensive preparations for the
annual reunion of Georgia Confeder-
ate Veterans July 16 and II. There
will be military displays and social
features for the hundreds of visitors
who are expected.
The State National Guard will be
encamped on St siInons Island, Gov
ernor Slaton and other State Off =
cials and the State Legislature have
been invited.
A large entertainment fund has
been subscribed by the citizens OF
Brunswick 10 cover every contingent
expense. The veterans will be shell
tered in army tents; their meals will
be cooked and served under the aus
pieces of a committee Of Brunswick
women. An information bureau in
charge Of competent men will be
maintained in the lobby OF the county
courthouse in the center OF the
square, where all tents will be placed.
Twenty Boy Scouts will act as guides.
The veterans will be met at incoming
trains by committees OF their old COM
radeE
The grand ball will be given July
16 at the Oglethorpe Hotel The dec
orations will be magnificent.
The veterans win be given a boat
ride about Brunswick bar and TO St
Simons Island as the closing event of
the reunion.
The official program follows;
July is, 10 a. m.--Assemble at
Glynn County courthouse Prayer by
division chaplain. Roll call OF camps
Al .
OF credentials committee. Address OF
welcome for the city, Mayor ]. Hunter
Hopkins. Address OF welcome In be-
half Of Camp Jackson, by Comrade
Jacob +. Dart Address Of welcome
in behalf OF ladies, Judge Joseph w.
Bennett. Response TO address Of well
come. General Homer T. Davenport.
Music, song, Dixie" Mrs Mamie
Harris Burts. OF Cairo, Ga Re-
Spouse in behalf of First Georgia Bat
talon, u. c. ", Mrs. c. D. Roberts,
Of Shellman, Ga.
$3.50 p. m.-Assemble at Glynn
County courthouse. Prayer Reading,
THE Gray OF the Southern Soldier, -
Miss Edna Swindell, Of Savannah.
Report OF credentials committee. APP
pointment OF committees. Address
Governor John NJ. Slaton. Presenta
ton Of sponsors, matrons Of honor
and maid Of honor. Resolutions. Reg
ular business.
p. m-Prayer. DR.. Lansing Bur
roughs. Music, song. my Old Ken
lucky Home" Winnie Davis Chapter
Children of Confederacy. Savannah
Address, Hon. J. w, Preston, Of Ma
con.
10 a. m-Grand ball, Oglethorpe
Hotel.
July II. 1880 a. m-Assemble al
Glynn County courthouse, Prayer
Reports Of committees. Selection Of
committees. Selection Of next place
OF meeting. Election Of officers.
Reading OF minutes.
$3.50 a. m.--Review OF veterans.
Form at Glynn County courthouse.
2:30 p, m.-Boat excursion for vet
Grams. Boats leave foot Of Mansfield
Street.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-06
ASK EXTENSION
Of STATE ROAD
VIA WAYCROSS
Several Counties Organizing to
Push Senator Sweat's Scheme
for Lengthening Line.

WAYCROSS, July 5.-several
counties are discussing the organiza-
ton of an association for the purpose
Of promoting the suggested route for
the State railroad extension via Fort
Valley and Waycross to st. Marys
and Jacksonville.
Right of way through nearly all
counties named by Judge Sweat in
his resolution before the Georgia Sen
ate will be given to the State, and
some counties have gone further and
agreed to use their convicts in build
ing the roadbed. This, it is argued,
will materially reduce the cost.
Waycross for a number of years
has hoped for the extension. Because
Of the low cost of constructing a
road along what is known as the
ridge route Of Georgia, which would
bring the road via Waycross, the ter
ritory traversed is among that in the
State undergoing most rapid develop
ment. The State owns vast termi-
nails already at ST. Marys, and this is
a fact that it is thought will have
much weight with the commission If
Governor Slaton appoints one
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-06
Change Is Planned
In WaycrOss Board
Membership Is To Be Increased
From Six to Seven If New
Bill Is Passed.

WAYCROSs. July st looks as II
the Ware County Board Of Commission
ers will continue in politics, despite the
efforts made at last years session OF
the Legislature to get the board out OF
politics. The proposed changes in the
act creating the board removes from
the Grand Jury the privilege of select
ing the commissioners and puts the
boards election back to the people
The number on the board is to be
increased from six to seven, four 70
come from the Waycross district and
three from country districts. The
chairman, instead Of having TO be one
Of the Waycross commissioners, is 10
be elected by the board regardless OF
his place of residence.
A feature of the change as now ad-
vocated is the creation Of a board Of
information. consisting of one mem
Der from each Of the ten districts in
Ware County. This board is to make
recommendations for road work and
construction. The board, If the act
passes, will have to maintain a repair
gang, to be on hand for hasty work
made necessary by storms.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-06
Georgia Man Has Worlds Only Terrapin Farm
Discovers How to Incubate the Diamond Back
Alexander N, Barbee, Of Savan-
nah, Shows Government Experts
He Can Prevent Extinction.

SAVANNAH, July Sat Isle
Of Hope. a Savannah suburb, is the
only farm in the world where diamond
back terrapin are Matched and reared
by artificial means Alexander NJ.
Barbee, proprietor Of this unique in
dustry. has solved the problem Of
terrapin propagation. He claims TO
hatch and rear more young terra pin
than the females themselves. because
the protection he gives the eggs and
young from the enemies OF the turtle
family. He sells terrapin regularly
10 hotels and restaurants Of the larger
cities
Barbee now has a business that
brings him a handsome income. He
has done what experts at Washing
ton failed to do. He has hit upon a
method Of incubation, His discov-
cry was accidental. but It probably
means the prevention OF the ex-
tinction Of the diamond back terra
pin.
The terrapin farm at Isle Of Hope
is one of the show places Of Savan-
nah. Thousands visit It annually.
Five hundred baby terrapin were sold
10 tourists as souvenirs last winter.
There are more than 5000 terrapin
in the Is pens on the farm, not in
Guiding 5000 that have not reached
a marketable age
The terrapin know Barbee's voice
and step They viii come at his
call and eat out Of his hand. but sour
ry 10 cover at the approach Of a
stranger
Terrapin intended for the market
are kept segregated, and there is a
special hospital pen, where sick ter
rapin are isolated from the we'll ones
The loss by death Is exceedingly
small The terrapin are sold by the
dozen and In barrel lots through the
winter season.
Artificial incubation OF terrapin
eggs heretofore has ben considered an
impossibilitY There are now 5000
eggs In the incubators, and the lit
tie terra pin are coming out every
day There are 80 incubators on the
farm. Incubation In the hatcheries
occupies approximately 70 weeks,
which Is twice as long as is neCeS-
sary under natural conditions. out
or the 5000 eggs in the ineubators
Barbee expects to raise $500 ter
rapin.
Barbee started % years ago He
now is an expert and is acting in CO.
operation with fisheries experts nj
Washington. II is probable that the
Federal Government eventually will
adopt some Of his ideas with a view
10 restocking depleted streams AND
swamps along the Southeastern coast.
Few Eaten in South.
The demand for terrapln Is small
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