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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Spurlin of Lake
Weir spent Sunday in the city, the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. Carmichael.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-06-16

Mrs. Harry Cole and her pretty
little daughter returned Sunday from
a visit to relatives in Augusta, Ga.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-06-16

beautiful summer home in Grove
Park and expect to be away until the
first of October, Mr.. Hall spending
as much time with them as business
will permit.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Borden gave a
six O'Clock dinher7last evening COM
plimentary to the two bridal couples,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Charles and
Mr.. and Mrs. William Med. Parker.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-06-16

Miss Theo/Beckham went to Tam
pa yesterday to visit Mrs. L. ].
knight for a few weeks.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-06-16

Master Robert Bullock Waterman
Who has been so i'll at the home of
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Kea and child
rem left today for an outing at Shell
Island.
The Springfield herald., 1913-01-03
THE WINTER WHEAT ACREAGE.
Government Report Says 22,coo
Acres Sown In Colorado.

Denver.-The United States Crop
Reporter for December says that there
are $4,000 acres of winter wheat sown
in Colorado, 13.000'increase over 1911,
and that there are $4,000 acres of rye
in, 1000 increase over 1911.
Outlook for increased production is
better than it has been for years. Con
dition of winter wheat December 1,
was 81 per cent normal. and of rye
SO per cent normal.
The secretary of agriculture says,
among other things, that it took 1.9
acres of corn in 1911 to pay for
stove. while in 1910 it took 81 acres
to pay for the-same article. A man
could trade g of an acre of corn, or
10 acres of wheat for shot gun. In
1911 he could buy grindstone with
2 an acre of corn and 3 of an acre
OF wheat.
One acre of corn in 1911 would pur-
chase 1913 gallons of coal oil. In 1910
1t would pay for only 1924 gallons. A
farmer could get 344 cakes of soap for
an acre of corn in 1911 and 312 cakes
in 1910. One acre Of corn was equal
to "a barrels of flour in 1911 and 2.3
barrels in 1910. One acre of wheat
would buy 1.S barrels of flour in 1911
and 81 barrels in 1910.
The Springfield herald., 1913-01-03
ARE A PERNlcIoUs INFLUENCE
Ameriea's Apartment Hotels and Flat
Houses Severely Criticised by ~
Arnold Bennett.

In Harper's Arnold Bennett express
es the opinion that our apartment ho-
tells and fiat houses are pernicious
influence in American life.
Assuming that the couple have no
catching them later. splendidly mis-
cradle, in high-class apartment
house, where the entire daily adven
ture OF living is taken out of your
hands and done for you, and you pay
heavy price in order to be deprived
of one of the main interests of exist
ence. The apartment house ranks in
my opinion among the more pernicious
influences in American life. AS an in
stitution 1t is unhappily establishing
itself in England. and in England 1t is
terrible doubt II 1t Is LESS terrible
in its native land. 1t is anti-social be-
cause 1t is unfair to children. and be-
cause 1t prevents the full Towering OF
an individuality. Nobody can be
himself in an apartment house; II he
tried that game he would instantly be
thrown out.) 1t is immoral because 1t
fosters bribery and because 1t Is pre-
tentious itself and encourages pre-
tense in its victims. 1t Is unfavorable
to the growth of taste because its dec
orations and furniture are and must
be ugly; they descend to the artistic
standard of the vulgarest people in 1t,
and have not even the merit Of being
the expression of any individuality at
all. 1t is enervating because 1t fayors
the creation of a race that can do abb
solutely nothing for ITSELF 1t Is un.
healthy because 1t Is sometimes less
clean than 1t seems. and because often
it forces its victims to eat in dining
room whose walls are a distressing
panorama of Swiss scenery, and be-
cause its cuisine is and must be at
! best mediocre, since meals at once
sound and snowy cannot be prepared
wholesale.
Some apartment houses are better
than others; many are possibly mar.
wells of organization and value for
money. But none can wholly escape
the Indictment. The institution itself,
though 1t may well be a natural and
Inevitable by-product Of racial evolu
ton, is bad"
The Springfield herald., 1913-01-03
story Of tn. MIk.de.

An example of the late mikados
selfsacrifcing patriotism in small
matters as well as in large is furnish
ed by Mr. Yone Naguche in an article
in the London Graphic. 1t was dur
ing the time of the fourth parliament
recently opened, when the matter of
economy in the governments expendi-
ture and the general cutting down Of
the oficial salaries was much talked
up.
The late Prince Ito appeared to sub
nit the case, and the mikado asked
him why there was nothing said
about curtailing the expenses of the
imperial household. He declared,
You have to cut of the palace ex-
penditure first and the rest will fol-
low" During the Russo-Japanese war
the mikado forbade making a fire for
heating purposes only because he
wished to share the winters cold with
the soldiers on Manchurian battle
fields, and the same summer he did
not allow vacations either to himself
or to the home oflcials.
The Springfield herald., 1913-01-03

der observation. Do you want me to
watch him further?
mo. Darlaud," said. But tomor-
row You must tell him / want to see
him on a personal matter. and you
will bring him here. Address him. OF
course. as Latouche."
The next morning at eleven he was
shown In. His face was thin and
crafty. and he peered at me with Gu
riosity and cunning expressed In his
puckered eyes.
You are Latouche?" I began.
Eyes, sir-Charles Latouche."
II have an interesting communica-
ton to make to you. A man has Just
died, leaving all his estate to certain
Charles Latouche; and 1 have been
asked to hunt for this fortunate heir.
Have you any papers to prove your
Identity In case you are that lucky
mani"
He stared at me In bewilderment.
and his hand slowly crept up to his
left ear.
Don't do that" 1 laughed, "or you
will make me think OF some one who
had the same curious knack. His
name was Bachelet.'
He turned livid. But ! saw 1t was
with rage and not from fear.
When. you began about that leg
acy." he said, 81 knew you were only
making fun of me. Yes. am Bach
elet; and changed my name because
of my past life. If you had not sent
for me, I would have come to see you.
for have something to say to you.
1t refers to Hortense and Robert Per
richon. sister and brother. twins.
queer couple. awfully alike. You know
them?"
YES"
They are pair Of scoundrels. The
woman spread the story that, she had
to ask protection against her brother
because he threatened her life; but
know better, it's all blarney. They
meet at her house, and l have seen
Robert go there repeatedly late at
night and not come out again. Robert
The Springfield herald., 1913-01-03
WHEN SHE SAW NE. SHE SHOOK HER FIST AT NE

him for ever SO long. Go away. the
lot of you. have been taken i'll dur
ing the night. You'd better send for
a DOCTOR
And she crept up to her room.
I'VE then. searched the house from
top to bottom. but the fellow had dis
den somewhere. But where? Fabre
thinks there must be subterranean
passage leading into the fields be-
yond. and am inclined to think SO
too. That funny-looking we'll ought
to be examined. left the other men
there. We want your help. sir"
jumped into a cab with my secre-
tary. and drove straight to Sally's
house. Inspector Berard was outside.
and informed me that the woman was
really Ill. and that some one had gone
to fetch medical help.
made a thorough investigation of
the place. my men following my move
ment with curiosity. went down the
dried-up well. and saw that the old
stones, firmly cemented together. had
not been moved for a century. i
tapped all the floors and walls. but
found no trace of any secret passage.
ANY clue. sir2"- asked Berard.
Yes. Robert has been caught in
his own trap. and cannot get away.
And now I shall pay visit to Sally"
The room entered was in a terribly
untidy state. The floor. chairs. and
tables were Uttered with articles Of
the most heterogeneous description,
and strong smell of spirits pervaded
the place. Sally was sitting up In bed,
her head propped up with pillows.
When she saw me. she shook her fist
at me and said in an angry tone:
What do you want? Don't bother
me about Robert. He Is gone away,
thank heaven! and. what's more, I
don't want him back. And now leave
me alone. I'm ILL.,"
II am sorry to disturb you" said.
but bring you news from your broth
ed. He is here. Quite close to u.s."
Sally bent forward, clenching an old
handkerchief with which she had WHIP
ing her forehead.
Where do you say he is?" she
gasped.
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then do doubt was possible. It was
the Patriarch" minus his beard and
with his hair dyed black. Even had
not seen him pull his ear l should
have known him by his eyes.
He was a cunning rascal. who to
save his skin would not scruple to
turn on his accomplices. which &C
counted for his having once received an
ugly knife-thrust. Although he de-
clared at the time he did not know his
assailant. suspected he had good
reason to conceal the truth.
While was watching him a man
In dirty blouse and torn cap. his
face begrimed with dirt, the type OF
the Paris loafer. slouched past me
and gave me hardly pefceptible nod.
had trouble to keep from laughing;
for. despite his disguise. I recognized
Darlaud. one of my men.
Poor Darlaud! In his constant hunt
after criminals OF the lowest order he
rarely had time to appear in re-
spectacle clothes. 1t was even said
that on his sisters wedding-day he
had not found minute to put on a
clean suit. and that when he attempt
ed to enter the church the beadle
wanted to give him into custody. l
walked little way In front of him
and then turned around.
DO you see that man outside the
cafe over yonder?" l asked.
Yes, SIR"
DO not lose sight of him. and re-
port his movements to me-"
On the afternoon Of the third day
Darlaud turned up.
II scent mystery. SIR" he began.
80 do l." replied; but possibly
the solution Of the mystery that puz-
zles you may prove the solution OF the
one 1 am trying to work out"
We'll. SIR" he continued. II never
lost sight Of my man; l had to go
carefully to work. for he is terribly
wide-awake. He made me trot. He
dined at wine-shop in the Rue Louis
Blanc. then strolled toward the Rue
Belleville and entered an hotel kept
The Springfield herald., 1913-01-03

court, on the outskirts of the city. a
forlorn spot facing the Notifications.
1t was dismal building situated In
what had once been garden. but had
become a wilderness. A thick. high
which stood some fifty yards away
from the road; wall and a ditch pro-
tected 1t at the back. In the garden
was a we'll. walled in with massive
stone. Several windows Mt the back
of the dwelling were broken and
blocked with wooden boards. AL
together, 1t was a gloomy place that
would have lent itself admirably for
a sensational scene In a melodrama.
On the morning of the fifth day /
found Inspector Berard sitting in my
Office looking very uncomfortable.
whats amiss?" l asked.
Everything" he replied. "Fabre
and watched the premises very
closely and saw the woman so out
several times. But never a sign OF
Robert. Last night at ten Fabre was
at the back and ! In front of the house.
when cab drove up, stopped about
a hundred yards from the place, and
some one alighted. whom. in the
darkness, could not see. Twenty
minutes elapsed and l was wondering
what had become of the individual. A
figure then suddenly emerged from
heap of stones opposite me, and like
lightning disappeared into the house.
had recognized Robert. but unfor-
tunately he had been too quick for
me.
Having whistled softly. Fabre crept
up from his hiding-place. and we con-
ferred as to the best course to take.
We remained on guard all night. and
this morning at daybreak knocked at
the door. After quarter of an hour
1t was opened by the woman. She
looked pale. and trembled from head
to foot
"'Who are you?' she asked.
When we told her We wanted to
see Robert, she screamed:
He Is not here! haven't seen
The Springfield herald., 1913-01-03

He is lying in this bed. looking me
straight in the face"
You are mad Do you think am
Robert?"
oh, no. 1 always know a lady
when see her. should be sorry to
doubt your sex. But, although you
are Mile. Hortense Perrichon. you
also are your own brother. or. rather.
you have impersonated him. Is that
clear?"/
A knock fell on the door. 1t was
the dc ctor. and withdrew to the gar
den. after having asked him to signal
to mo the moment he had done with
the woman.
My secretary was pacing the gar
den up and down.
you allowed yourself to be nicely
bluffed." said to him. YES" ! con-
tinued. this woman bluffed you. and
others as well. In the annals Of
Her brother did not return to this
country, and, / dare say. died years
ago. Sally performed stroke OF
genius, coming to my office claiming
my protection against him. With her
short hair and wonderful likeness to
him, she put on mans clothes, and
then waited until 1 was away from
Paris before calling at the office and
introducing herself to you as Robert.
You never thought that the gentleman
who came to see you was Sally!
Once Roberts existence was es-
tahlished. Sally knew she could with
perfect safety carry out nefarious
schemes, and change her sex the mo-
ment things became threatening. 1t
was she who blackmailed that I'M
fortunate NJ. F..
When Berard came to me this
morning and related that wonderful
story of Roberts ghostly appearance,
I began to have an inkling Of the
truth. do not believe in secret pas
sages nor in miracles"
The doctor here called me and said
that the woman was seriously Ill. and
ordered her immediate removal to
the Infirmary of the Depot x. (the
Central Police Station).
Before going away she beckoned to
me and whispered in my ear:
THE game is up. You found me
out. Good-by."
They were the last words I heard
her speak.
After she had gone l ransacked her
room, and from the most impossible
brought to light securi-
ties, money. jewelry, mems clothes OF
every description. Among her CORE
spondence 1 found several letters Of
M. F.; also a document relative to
the death of Robert, three years be-
fore.
Sally had been struck down with
enteric fever. When she recovered.
the doctors declared that her mind
was affected and that she could not
be put on her trial. She was trans-
ferred to the st. Anne's Asylum.
where she died hopelessly insane.
Curiously enough, there are still
people who. having known Sally, re-
fuse to believe she alone carried out
such a bold scheme. They are con-
WINGED that Robert was not a myth at
the time, and that he and his sister
had been plotting together.
The Springfield herald., 1913-01-03

by a man called Coulon. A minute
later saw him at one Of the windows
In his shirt-sleeves. SO I gathered he
lived there. at once asked for a
room for myself, and managed to Sc
His name. discovered. is Charles La
touche, or. rather. that is how he en-
tered in the hotel books.
Toward ten O'Clock he went. jump
ed on a bus. changed twice. and
when near the Boulevard Ney got
down and walked toward the Rue
Rousseau. 1t is a dark street, or I
could not have followed him. At the
end of the street. where a house is
being built. saw him climb over the
palings. looking for something or
somebody. He remained there for
two hours. and then returned home
the way he came.
Yesterday he rose late, spent the
cafe where you pointed him out to
me; and. the moment darkness had
set in again. took up his position be-
hind the palings in the Rue Rousseau.
II was beginning to wonder what 1t
all meant, when l saw woman walk
down the street at brisk pace. She
was about a couple of yards from the
place where I was hiding. At that
moment Latouche rushed up to her.
and, SEEKING her roughly by both arms.
called out: I've caught you at last.
you beauty Eut with quick move
ment she shook him on, and turned on
him like a tigress. At the same time
her veil fell of and recognized
whom do you think?-Sally. the"
II know. Go on with your story"
"Bachelet!' she shrieked. I'll
But the fellow did not let her con-
tinue. Don't bawl like that. you de-
mon,' he Missed; only tell me where
your brother is. You know how he
swindled me. the despicable hound
Where Ia he?
"I swear I know nothing about
him. she cried But IL ever you dare
again lay your dirty fingers on me.
I'll bawl the name Of Bachelet a lit
tie louder that 1 did tonight And
she strutted away. As I wanted to re-
port to you. sent word to Berard to
take my place and keep the fellow I'M
The Springfield herald., 1913-01-03

did me a bad turn. meant to be
even with him. and kept my eye on
the pair. No easy matter. for they are
never seen together. 1 found out he
had dealings with a gentleman who
seemed to stand in terror of him. and
traced this gentleman to his ad-
dress in the Rue de Provence. His
name, l discovered, was M. F., and
when / heard he committed suicide I
connected Robert with the affair.
ought to say Robert and his sister: for
they work together. although the sis
ter always manages to keep in the
background"
81 compliment you on your detective
Skill" said: but how is 1t you bring
me this information after SO many
weeks have elapsed?"
Because Robert suddenly disap-
peared. and waited for his return be-
fore calling on you. Robert has been
Matchmaking that poor M. F.. and.
under the threat of disclosing some
thing that occurred at Oran. succeed
ed In extracting lot OF money from
his victim"
How do you know this?" l asked.
Il heard 1t from one or ROBERTS
pals. whom he cheated. like he does
everybody"
Like he cheated you. too, in that
business. SUPPOSED"
He started from his chair.
mo. M. Goron," he cried, II had
nothing to do with this affair, or I
would not be here to tell you about
it."
And the old rascal bowed himself
out Of the room.
It is not to the credit of mankind
that nine-tenths of the Information
supplied to the police is prompted by
revenge: Bachelet, of course. had par
ticipated in the blackmailing affair.
and had evidently been defrauded by
his confederate. With his usual eau
ton. however, he had kept on the
safe side. and could. therefore, risk
denouncing him
ordered Inspector Berard to arrest
Robert. and. as we had not yet dis
covered his whereabouts to watch
Sally's house. where he was supposed
to go every night.
! Sally lived near the Porte Clingna-
The Springfield herald., 1913-01-03
Widow Gives Away $4,000.

Albuquerque, N. M.-Mrs. Adelaide
Otero Luna, widow of former Repub-
lican National Committeeman Solo
mon Luna. sheep baron. distributed
cash and gifts to poor people of Los
Lunas. Albuquerque and Santa Fe. her
benefactions aggregating upwards of
100000. Mrs. Luna, like her late hus.
band, has been known for her charities.
Among her gifts was $1,000 to local
orphanage, and $1,000 to further the
work Of an antiliquor organization.
The Springfield herald., 1913-01-03
New superintendent. For Missions.

Cheyenne, Wyo.-Rev. Frank L.
Moore. for many years pastor of the
First Congregational church of Chey-
enne, has been appointed superinten-
dent of the Colorado Congregational
missions, with headquarters in Den
yer. Rev. Mr.. Moore will succeed
Rev. William Watson Hopkins. who
will become superintendent of the
Southern Congregational missions at
Atlanta, Ga. Rev. Mr.. Moore gradu.
ated from the Chicago Theological
seminary lnts9 and located in Mime
apolis.
The Springfield herald., 1913-01-03
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT RE-,
PORT.
state Of Colorado Gets $21s, 1ss. SO
From Insurance Companies.

Denver.-The state insurance de-
partment cleared $21s.1936s for the
biennial period ending with November
80. as against $216.471.33 for the pre-
vious period.
Insurance Commissioner w. L. Clay
ton collected in the last biennial peri
OF total of $243.5s9.69, and the total
operating expenses of his department
for the same period, including salaries,
printing, supplies and all other ex-
penses. was $25,396O1.
Here is comparative statement for
the last two biennial periods:
The Springfield herald., 1913-01-03
Denver PostetfIee Receipts.

Denver.-Financial receipts at the
Denver postoffice for the year of 1912.
according to report issued by Post
master Harrison. show an increase Of
$52,694.37 over the corresponding peri
cd of 1911. The total cash receipts
for this year aggregate $1.69S.235.70.
The Springfield herald., 1913-01-03
Mint Made se,s77,eeo Coins In 1912.

Mint Made 3e,377,seo Coins In 1912.
Denver.-There we're 39.377.sSo
pieces OF money made at the United
States mint in Denver in 1912. 1t
breaks all previous records for the
number of pieces. They were mostly
of the smaller denominations and in
cluded pennies. nickcls, dimes and
half dollars. No gold money was
turned out at the mint during the year.
The gold bars continue to be made.
however. and treasury certificates are
made out against them the same as II
they were money.
The Springfield herald., 1913-01-03
Adopt. 50 Wage Minimum for Women.

Trenton, N. 1.-THE Public Service
corporation of New Jersey. beginning
January l. established minimum
employ OF 50 n week. because an in
vestigation conducted by the welfare
committee of the corporation disclosed
the fact that on weekly wage of less
there could be no assurance that girl
or woman could live in freedom from
the pitfalls and temptations which
beset young women who are thrown
in contact with the world"
The Springfield herald., 1913-01-03
DENVER 4 RIO GRANDDAUGHTER
PACIFIC

Canon Route"
Taken together form the most beauti.
ful line of continuous travel Denver
Salt Lake, City. San Francisco.
The marvellous scenic attractions of
the Rockies. tAe Great Salt Beds of
Utah and the wonders of the Sierras
can be seen from the car windows
without extra expense for side trips
SUPERB DINING CAR SERVICE.
For illustrated descriptive matter
write Frank A. Wadleigh. General
Railroad. Denver. Col.
The Springfield herald., 1913-01-03
Northern Pacific to Spend s1o,ooo,ooo.

New York.-Northern Pacific's
equipment order for locomotives and
cars, which will aggregate about &c.,
100000. Is said to cover the require
ments for 1913.
The Springfield herald., 1913-01-03

FIRST made the &C.
quaintance of Hortense
and Robert Perrichon
while l was still police
commissary in the Pan.
tin district. A Scotland
Yard official happened to
be In my office when
they were ushered in.
and at the sight OF them
he leaned back in his
chair convulsed with
The Springfield herald., 1913-01-03
HOWARD {. BURTON, AssAYER 1 CHEMIST

HADvfLLE. COLORADO.
Specimen prices: Gold. silver. lead II: roid
silver. 7Sc: gold. soc: sine or copper. ii
Mailing envelopes and full price list sent o.
application. Control and umpire work ~,
iicftsd. Reference: Carbonate National Bsnk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09

Minced chicken and minced sweet pep
per. mixed with thick mayonnaise and
spread between buttered slices Of white
bread.
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