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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-06-07

proken IL on In a struggle. he sets
out to find man with bruised right
wrist. Kent declines a position offer
ed by Alexander Blair to find out
who is introducing the clothes moth
into the wooden mills, but finds out
from Blair that the shreds of clothing
from the star are not wool and there
fore not from the uniform of an army
or navy officer. Kent also learns
that Blair is trying to get him away
from the scene of the mystery. Sedg-
wick reports that a picture he had
started to paint on Opaque glass and
left on an easel bad been broken dur
ing his absence from the studio. Kent
finds that 1t was done with bullet
fired from a nearby copse where the
ground was very soft, yet the gunner
had left no track. Kent learns that
Blair's son Wilfred had married Miss
Marjorie Dorrance, who had left him
inside of year on account of his wild
ways and that Wilfred was brought
back to his fathers house and closely
guarded. Kent predicts the official
amusement of Wilfred's death. From
place of hiding on the Blair estate
Kent sees Gansett Jim come out with |
pick and spade to dig a grave. He
next visits the medical officer in com. !
pany with Lawyer Balm and demands
to see the death certificate of Wilfred
Blair, who is to be buried privately.
Sedgwick finds picture of the corpse
on his doorstep and a few inquiries at
the local stationer's shows that
Elder bennett is responsible. Balm
discovers what newspapers come to
the Blair home. Kent disguised as a
fisherman watches Wilfred Blair's
and returns at night with Sedg-
wick to open the grave. Schlager is
steps from behind a tree
and holds them at the point of a
revolver. Kent cleverly disarms
'chlager and Sedgwick pins him down.
Blair puts in an appearance with a
ong-barreled pistol In the face of
lis threats Kent and Sedgwick Dry
pen the coffin and find nothing but
ack of sand. When Kent is ready
depart Sedgwick can not be found.
he artist gains the rear of the house
nd finds Wilfred Blair's widow sitting
an open window. Blair enters the
Dom and orders here to her room
nd denounces Sedgwick as a =
murderer. Kent goes to Boston and c
lists an astrologer, whose advertise n
lent he found in one of the papers p
iken by Blairs. On the way he sees Il
lrs. Blair and arranges to have a =,
lutual friend introduce him. From q
lis friend he finds that Wilfred !.
lair disappeared from the house u
IDIOT the time the strange woman :
as seen in the community Of Lone
'me Cove and never returned. Kent
arms that Mrs. Blair had lost a neck.
ce and other valuable jewelry that
I'd come down to her from her grand.
other. He produces the portrait
occurred from Elder bennett and
ids that it is Elliott's painting of the
andmother. The two visit Preston
x. an astrologer, whom Kent finds
Is a bruised right wrist and who
lis OF having arranged a meeting at +
awkill Cliff with woman who gave
m jewels, chained him to her with
pair Of handouts and attempted to |.
ag him into the sea with her and
at he escaped with difficulty. The
man, he said, Jumped from the
n and he heard a shrek of a mans
Ice about the same time. In order
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-06-07
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to conceal the cause of her death, Jax
said he dashed the body to a grating
after soaking it in the sea. Kent
returned to the villagers and called
the interested parties to his room in
the hotel, where the whole matter is
Strengthened out. Jax produces the
jewels he took from the body and
which he had buried. Kent explains
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-06-07

Wilfred Blair's delusion about star
worship and the insanity that prompt
ed him to masquerade as a woman at
times, After a long trip abroad,
Marjorie Blair returns to Francis
Sedgwick
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-06-07
To Cure a Cold In One Dav

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quinine. It stops the
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold
druggists refund money If it fails to cur,
- W. GRoVF'S ''o1etu-c 49, o-~" hox. IS
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-06-07

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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-06-07
THE BRYAN PEACE PLAN

The fact that eight France Russia o,
reu and 6raz-ave responded Secretary Rrvans
peace plan argues well for success D'"1'
The Chicago RecodHerald following to cav IN b,
In - soy - S connexions
"A word is in order the simp vet oroo
peAe pan with It's provision for
prominent feature
of feature publicly to prasdor.
having taken It, with pleasure and
e former In London The Taft having been NV
senate and snelVed
gentleman conceived the idea
the arbitration scheme dealing
HAPPY oeaand its success much
peace ana civilization will
is tolerably - - ~ - A1OU"auOn
Commenting on the above the Appeal saya.
nere nave been those who folouin
the tart footsteps and perhaps
OF pee TAFT thunder But this the secrea
plan. ~ " iofNnula'eo MS
The attractive seems to be the seno-at -
investigation feature from the arbitration leaving each nation
Deen ruly investigated
Justice. p' anu e'en'nandeo
1T viii be will insist on war after -
investigation has shown Its
mantarianism = ~ - On WIN nu'
1T was believed when the that the time was
poune for we discussing the situation and IN M
rope the Balkans and their allies
but ne peace message
menus SHOWS that was not as inoDpoune propheed
continues to find favor proportion during the nert ,
months the Nobel peace prize the
distribution" - e De'o"0er
Dr. W. Thompson Confederate n,emo, a.
dfesa IN Chattanooga declared that it's chivaIv and
was better than the But
vas mistaken What the old genttv OF the south
compared to Fasers
Reradvnture the lobby that era . am
among the when ed uno 20
speak out and call 80 =
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-06-07

Radvenue the lobby that there IA am
when ca,,ad
speak out and nan ~ p y
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-06-07

DR. w. Thompson Tampa Florida in Confederate pero,,
IN Chattanooga declared that the its chy and
better p =,
vas mistaken What is the old gentty the South
compared to Flaglers money! $500
United labor bulletin., 1913-11-22
Another Pos. sereed Due.

Post, the would-be union labor
buster" has been exposed as a tax
dodger. In a sworn statement pre-
sented to the assessor. the Post con-
'cern of Battle Creek. Michigan, val
ued its possessions at s559.450, but on
investigation it was found that the
property owned by Post was worth
s2.S25,000. 1t was likewise discovered
that Post paid no taxes on personal
property, though holding personal
property valued at s1s6.000. When
confronted with this delinquency. the
union smasher made the claim that he
was resident OF Washington. but in.
vestigation showed that he only paid
SIS taxes In Washington. Post should
write another screed on the un-Amer.
icanism Of the labor movement
Miners Magazine.
United labor bulletin., 1913-11-22
FOR WEEK ENDING NOV. 10. 1o1:

FOR WEEK ENDING NOV. 10, 1913.
]. J. Clark. 1920 E. coifax. repairs
at 1920 E. Colfax: $3.50.
L. F. Bartels. 525 18th St. repairs at
1910 Downing; $50.
Peter Henrick. 1929 Sherman, 1-sty.
frame barn, 12xls. at 1929 Sherman:
sam Hansen. lis Grant. 11s-sty. brk.
h.. BOXES. at GAG Columbine. $4,000.
Frank J.. Hensgln. 3445 w. 34th Ave.
1.sty; brk. h., 27xS2. at 4194 Hooker;
PenieI Tr Assn. 1411 Stout repairs
at 1915 d. 18th Ave; $1,000.
J. c. Lesher. 742 5. Lincoln. repairs
at sos $ Broadway; 800
Kiefe & Frederick, 1-sty. T. rf. brk.
h.. soxS4. at s24O Champa: $4,000.
NJ J; Ruggles. 100 Julian. 1.sty: firm.
Mrs. n. C. Brown. 1926 Williams. l.
sty. porch, 6x20. at 1926 Williams; $50.
Jno Bond. 5os 10th st, repairs at
Robinson & Robinson. Continental
Bldg. move frame h. from 4445 Clay;
II. F. Mcciendon. 72s $. Washington.
1-sty. brk; m. 2sx3s. at 1856 S. Will
H.. 2sxls. at 25s5 York; $4,000: u n
Same. l-sty. brk. h. at 26iO York;
stromberg. $3.50 Humboldt. repairs
at $3.50 Humboldt: $50.
T. Martenson. 1852 5. Grant. exca-
vate for store bldg. at 945 S. Broad
Mrs. Z. Egender. 3s42 Zuni. exca-
vate for store bldg, l5x22 at $50 ia
Thos. walsh. 1908 s Cherokee. exca-
vate for brk- h., lSx2S. at Az 5. Gill
pin. $50.
Interstate-W wilkins r. Co. 18th and
Stout, wreck br<. shed and store bldg
at 1925 Stout; $1,000
Mrs. Jno. Twombley. 1886 Champa.
1.sty. + RI. brk- garage. l2x1s, at 2si0
P. H Jameson. 2552 High. 2-sty. open
porch. loN1s. at 2552 High. $3.50.
r. v. Downey. 3312 f. Colfax. eNca-
yate for store bldg, 5ox1lO. at 1912 E.
c. X. Morcom. l173 St Paul. 1-sty.
brk. add. at 2i26 Humboldt: $3.50
Thos. Walsh. 2303 : Cherokee. I-sty.
brk. h., 23x36 at All $. Gilpin: $4,000.
Geo. Endres. 225 s. Williams II. =
sty- brk h.. 25N3o. at 219 8 Williams
Frank Davis. 272s w. 3sth Ave. re-
pairs at 272s w. 3Sth: 500.
Hallack Inv Co Club Bldg. repairs
at 1897 Market: $500.
Mrytle +. Finn. La Salle. Colo, l.
sty. frame porch, icx2O at 1884 s
H A. and d. s AIcHenry. Pasadena,
Cal. repairs at 1923 wazee: $500
G. F. Eilet, 255 Elati. new roof. at
255 Elati; $40.
United labor bulletin., 1913-11-22
TAzELAAR REPUpIATEp.

The A. F. of L. convention refused
to accept the credentials of Jacob
Tazalaar. delegate of the Painters.
Paper Hangers and Decorators Union.
Tazelaar, a delegate of the Painters.
Colonel Michael G. Mulhall, former
agent of the National Association of
Manufacturers, as having been en-
ployed by Mulhall to work against the
election of Representative (now Sem
ator) William Hughes of New Jersey.
United labor bulletin., 1913-11-22
STARLIGHT.

Heaven is ablaze with a starlight
haze
That reflects in the night-tinted lake.
And by filmy flecked ways like a
ghost in a maze.
Was blown where the tree shadows
break
And let in beam from the moonrise
its gleam-
Dances faster than fugitive rays
OF the sun in a dream as its pallid
lights reem
Like wraiths of forgotten days.
MAUDE LEVEY,
Denver. Colo.
United labor bulletin., 1913-11-22

The Worker" official organ of the
Industrial Workers of the World"
has ceased publication There was no
apparent demand for its existence.
United labor bulletin., 1913-11-22
PuLvgR OUT OF QUARANTINE.

Frank ]. Pulver has escaped from
quarantine at his home, where one Of
his little girls had scarlet fever, and
is temporarily domiciled down town.
United labor bulletin., 1913-11-22
BUILDING PERMITS

Notice.-All plans filed with the
city building Department for other
than public buildings. and where the
estimated cost is less than $4,000, and
same were filed prior to January /.
1913. will be destroyed II not called
for prior to january 1. 1914. This no.
tice is printed because many who file
plans are not aware they can be re-
turned.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-09-16
DARK DAYS
Are Days Of Sufering-They Are Be
coming Brighter for Some
Webster City People.

Many dark days" from kidney
Ills. Backache, headache-tired
days: Urinary trouble makes you
gloomy. Doan's Kidney Pills have
proven their worth. Have been test
ed by many kidney sufferers, They
are endorsed by Webster City peo-
pie.
Mrs. T. r. Wallace, 226 Bank St.,
Webster City. Iowa, says: "One OF
my family had what doctors called.
stone in the bladder for many years.
He had trouble with the kidney Sc
cretions. Finally. he used Doan' g
Kidney Pills and they did more good
than any other medicine he ever
tried. We consider Doan's Kidney
Pills a valuable remedy and recon-
mend them to anyone who has kid
uey complaint"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York. sole agents for the Unit
ed States. Remember the name
Doan's-and take no other.-Adv.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-09-16
Notice of Probating Will.

To all whom it may concern: You
are hereby notified that there is now
on file in the Office of the clerk of
the district court of Iowa, in and for
Hamilton county, an instrument in
writing, purporting to be the last
will and testament of George F.
Kent, late OF said county, deceased.
and that 2 O'Clock p. m. of the 18th
day Of October. 1913, has been Ak
ed for the probate OF said will. at
which time you can appear before
the district court, at the court house
in the said county and show cause,
if any there be. why said will should
not be admitted to probate.
Witness my hand affixed at the
court house in Webster City. Iowa.
this 29th day OF August, 1913.
J. C.. Sterling.
1873 Clerk District Court.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-09-16
MOVEMENT TO drain
ANOTHER SMALL LAKE
This Time it is Wall Lake Just
South of Jewell-Farmers
Favor Draining. -

Jewell Record: Among scores of
people in southern Hamilton coun-
ty the question of paramount i'm
portance at present is what shall
be the fate of Wall lake" located
Just south of Jewell. -
Shall the largest consideration be
given to the claims of the owners of
farms adjoining this lake, who claim
that the lake attracts blackbirds in
such large numbers that big losses
to crops are sustained annually?
Or shall the largest consideration
be given to the claims of the sports
men of the vicinity who point out
the fact that Wall lake is the only
body of water left them in Hamil-
ton county and that the lake should
be preserved as hunting grounds
and for fishing and trapping?
The question of the fate of Wall
lake is up for consideration just at
present. Last week Thos. Thomp-
son, one of the owners of farm lands
adjoining the lake, started the cir
culation of petition, the object of
which is the drainage of the lake.
All but one of the other five owners
of farms adjoining the lake have
signed the petition. They are G. II.
Templer, A. A. Anderson, John Ring
stad and S. j. Larson. It Is neces-
sary to secure petition signed by
fifty owners of land. If the requir
ed fifty signers are secured, then the
question goes to the state executive
council and the decision rests with
that council. II II is decided to
drain the lake, the expense is born
by the state, the state retaining
ownership of the land which. of
course, will be put up for sale. The
probabilities are that the land would
then be sold to the owners of ad-
joining farms to square out their
uotuIuSS.
About twenty-five signers were
secured last week and the requisite
number has been secured this week.
Wall lake includes in its bed APP
proximately 800 acres of land. The
entire basin of the lake comprises
about 500 acres. The water at pres
ent Is probably about the lowest it
has been since fifteen years ago,
when the lake was practically dry.
1t is claimed that the lake can be
drained into the Pray-Glamau ditch,
which is about so rods north, and 1t
is estimated that the entire lake can
be adequately drained by the use of
"a inch tile st the largest. 1t being
claimed by those who are pushing
the proposition that the expense Of
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-09-16
A HOUSE WARMING.

Principal F. z. Webb and bride,
who recently moved into their new
home in the 1000 block on Bank
street, were the surprised host and
hostess to the members of the high
school faculty Friday evening. when
the latter called unannounced to
give them house warming. Prof.
d. M. Kelly first went to the Webb
home, supposedly to call upon the
couple, but he had not been there
long until big din was heard on
the porch outside. made by the par
ty OF 'serenaders'' with their "or-
chestra," Prof. Mitchell of the com
mercial department acting as manip-
ulator Of the bass drum. a galvaniz-
ed bushei measure, and Mr.. Connol-
ly, the manual training teacher,
showing his skill as a musician by
playing the snare drum, which was
a tin pan.
The party gathered at the George
w. Lee home on First street from
which place they made their way to
the Webb residence. Following the
surprise the guests spent very
pleasant evening, the host and hos
tess showing them through their
new home and the faculty present
ing Prof. and Mrs. Webb with a
beautiful brass fern dish. Delicious
refreshments were partaken of and
just as the evening was drawing to
a close. club of some fifteen of the
high school young ladies were heard
outside giving the couple another
Iserenade. They also were invited in
and teachers and pupils spent the re-
mainder Of the evening socially to-
gether.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-09-16
drainage will not be heavy.

drainage will not be heavy.
However, Wall lake will not be
drained without a determined fight
on the part of those who are oppos-
ed to the project There are hun
dreds Of sportsmen in Hamilton
county who go to the lake to hunt
and to a lesser degree the lake is US
ed for fishing and trapping. For the
past three years there has been some
talk of improving the lake. 1t has
several times been stocked with
game fish from the federal hatcher
les and there has been talk of try
ing to secure flowing we'll near the
banks Of sufficient volume that the
depth of the water in the lake can
be materially increased. Nothing
has developed along this line as yet.
but this summer several Of those in
terested accompanied State Game
and Fish Warden Elmer Hinshaw to
the lake where the proposition Of
improving the lake was gone over
Mr.. Hinshaw stated that
funds were not at that time avail
able, but expressed his sympathy
with the plan, pronounced it as
feasible, and promised that within
few years funds from the hunting
license money would be available
and an appropriation would probab-
ly be allowed for the improvement
planned.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-09-16

The Homestead Company, OF Des
Moines. Iowa, wants limited num-
Der OF irst-Class men who can fur
nish good references TO travel In ten
different states and take subscrip-
tions for its papers. Best proposition
ever made TO travelling subscription
men. Some OF our representatives
are making $500 to $500 per month.
Experience is not necessary. This
is an ideal position for any one of
good habits who desires to travel
and see the world and at the same
time make good money. Subscrip-
ton season is just opening and our
force is being filled rapidly. Write
at once giving bank reference Ad-
dress The Homestead, Des Moines,
Iowa t1f1s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-09-16
OLD FASHIONED PARTY.

The young people of the Calkins
family, Miss Gladys and Messrs.
Byron, Frank and George, and Miss
Mabel Huddlestun Friday night en-
tertained the young people of the
neighborhood at an old fashioned
party at their home on Ohio street.
About thirty were present and were
participants in the old fashioned
games which We're played in and out
of doors during the evening. Just
an Informal good time was enjoyed
by the young folks until late hour
when ice cream and cake were serv-
: -
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-09-16
Social Affairs
SOCIAL TIME.

At the close of the regular meet
ing Friday evening of Ridgley
Encampment, l. 0. 0. F., delicious
two-course lap supper was served to
the members and their wives by the
Purity and Superior Rebekahs. The
Christian church orchestra rendered
some beautiful selections and a
pleasant social time was enjoyed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-09-16

Photographer Traver took a group
picture Saturday of the music
class of Mrs. Kathleen Pringle, who
resides northwest of town. There
are fifty-eight children in this class
some from this city and the country
roundabout. and also large num-
Der from harrisburg and vicinity,
who came in on the morning train.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-09-16

4 On the ffty-elghth ballot, j. H
Il Shaffer received fifty-eight votes ant
was nominated.
John E. Fardal was nominated fol
treasurer, l.. N. Gerber for superin.
tendent, O. A. Hall for coroner anG
E. E. Fox for surveyor.
] In October, 1899, the bitter fight
+, between the Freeman and Tribune
came to sudden end. A stock COM
pany composed of leading men OF
both factions of the republicans,
purchased both papers and CONSOLE
dated them. On November list, the
Daily Freeman Tribune made it's ap-
pearance. J. D. Hunter was editor
and president, G. D. HELEN was bus
mess manager and vice president.
w. F. Hunter was associate editor
and D. l.. Hunter was secretary and
treasurer. t,.-
TWO IMPORTANT REFORMS.
Two most important reforms have
practically revolutionized the poll
ties of Hamilton county. The first
was the adoption of the Australian
system of voting. Under the old
plan in vogue for so many years,
each political party had tickets
printed containing the names of it's
candidates. The enterprising polit-
1cal worker caught the voter before
he reached the polls, thrust a pre-
pared ballot upon him, then follow
ed him to the polls and watched to
see that it was safely deposited. The
tlmid voter was thus intimidated.
Many schemes were devised to beat
the politicians A favorite one was
designed to secure the voter secret
ballot. The voter would prepare his
ballot before he reached the polls
and safely deposit it in his vest
pocket During the excitement at
tending the voting he expected to |
extract his prepared |
ballot and deposit it without being
seen. But this plan sometimes mis-
carried. Often times he extracted |
the wrong paper and many strange
documents thus found their way in
to the ballot box. The passage of i
the Australian ballot law, however,
insured to the voter, the private ex-
preston OF his opinion at the polls
and transformed the polls from |
place of excitement, contention and
sometimes riot, to a place of quiet |
and dignity, for no electioneering|
was allowed within 100 feet of the
voting place.
The other important reform is the
adoption Of the primary election
plan which displaces the caucus and
and secures the nomina-
ton of officers by the secret ballot
OF the members of each political
party. This plan has made the pack
ing of caucuses and the manipula-
ton of convention matters of past |
history.
We have not attempted to carry
The details OF our political history
beyond the beginning of the TWEEN
;ieth century, preferring to leave
the work of recording the events
now fresh in the minds of all to
some future historian.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-09-16

For sale, 100 acres of land in
North Dakota, in Red River Valley.
VIII take cattle or horses in part
payment, stock of goods. or town
property. A. j. Buick, harrisburg.
iowa. 8-14t-i-1mo
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-09-16

There will be a box supper at
Mulberry Center school house on
Wednesday evening, September 18th.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-09-16

Miss Nova Urich, who has been
employed at the Star laundry, has
resigned her position.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-09-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Sheldon have
moved into their fine new home on
First street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-09-16

Found, couple of side curtains
for baby carriage, in lobby of post
office. -
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-09-16

For sale, Chester White male
pigs, eligible to register. In good
condition. Ernest Mourlan, Wool
stock. 17f4s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-09-16

When in doubt drop in at tn,
Cook Piano Shop and call for {
graphophonic demonstration. 609 "
Second street. diff