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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27
SOCIAL and
PERSONAL

DR.. and Mrs. Henry c. Corns have
returned from Yellowstone park and
Colorado.
Columbia wolverine council, "A. /.
u, will give the annual moonlight
Friday evening. Aug. 20. on the Pleas.
ure.
10
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Woodhouse
have returned from their wedding trip
in Europe and are staying In the
Country club.
Mrs. David B. Cady, Miss Mabel
Cady, Mrs. Nathan jerks and Hal
Cady have returned from a motor trip
through the eastern states.
o
Mrs. Eleanor Hazard Peocock, the
well-known Detroit singer who haa
been In Europe the last year. has 10
turned to Detroit and u at home u
No. 66 Glynn-st.
o.
The engagement IL announced d
Miss Charlotte Angstman. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. o. 4. Angstmau, to Ed.
ward Miller Henshaw, Of Cincinnati
the marriage to take place In the fall
o.
A dancing party and supper will b
given Thursday evening. Aug %. In
Columbus temple, by the ladies Of the
Hebrew Hospital association for the
benefit OF the new Hebrew hospital
building fund. The dance will be the
first of q series of social events FOL
the same object.
The marriage Of Miss Genevievs
Gladys Kerr, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
William ]. Kerr, No. LOG Aliceave.
Hamtramck. to Floyd Y. Hew. d
Reading, Pa, took place saturday
Aug. %. in Grace Reformed church
the Rev. Charles Albrecht performinl
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27
TWO FALL 20 FEET;
INJURIES ARE SLIGHT

Two men took 20-foot falls Tues
day morning, and escaped with minor
injuries.
Albert c. Williams, q painter. OF
No. SIT Waterloo-st., employed by
Louis Brczo, Of No. 764- FOREST east.
XaS erecting . scaffold in the Belle
Isle waiting room near the bridge
approach when he plunged through
the skylight. dropping 20 feet. His
back was injured and he was taken
home In . police auto.
oustave Ress, 80 years old, and
living IN the McGregor institute, fell
20 feet from . rear window of the
Tan building, No. ~ Larned-st. west
and Wa bruised and cut about the
head and shoulder. He was taken to
ec Mars hospital.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27

Torrance and Captain Dutch Ricardo
together with Miss Marguerite Re-
cardo, will exhibit In an immense
steel amphitheater troupe Of Nubian
lions. mountain lions, Siberian and
Bengal tigers.
Added to these are tho famous
riders, Emily and Emma Stickney.
greatest Of all equestriennes, Rhoda
Royals troupe Of trained horses, Lu-
cha Fora. the bravest woman In che
world with her herd Of marvelously
trained elephants, champion high
jumping horses, forty superlative
clowns, Madame Lowande with her
flock Of trained pigeons and doves, a
really pretty and novel feature; all
kinds Of lofty and ground acrobatics
and last but not least. the famous
Mephistopheles spectacle introducing
the most novel. picturesque and start;
ling display In the way Of a riding
act that has ever been produced on
the stage or under a big tent.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27

Every good circus IL always on the
alert to add features that are new,
startling and unique, and of course
the SellsFloto circus which exhib-
Its here on September and 2, has
never been behind hand In that re.
speot
This season the Sells-Floto people
have enlarged their tent until its seat
Ing capacity IL 10000. 1t Is q three
ring affair. which Of course, means
that 1t was necessary to hire a great
many more performers.
Among the new features Is the IA.
nous Royal Scotch Kiltie band, of
Toronto. Canada, employed by the
Sells-Floto people at the earnest re-
quest OF their many Scotch friends
all over this country. The celebrat-
ed Devlin Zouaves. champions of all
champions when it comes to military
movements. will also be seen both
In the parade and during the per-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27
BUILDING STRIKE
NEAR IN ENGLAND
Walkout of $4,000 Men Possible
Because Government Employs
Non Union WOrkmen

LONDON. Aug 26.-A general
strike involving 100000 men in Is
building trades unions threatened to-
DAY. because of the governments re-
fusal to discharge non-union painters
employed by the admiralty.
Earl Beauchanp. hrst commissioner
OF works, again today bluntly told the
committee OF tho striking electIicians
that the non-union men would be re-
tanned. Electricians In all the gov
eminent departments. including the
postOfnces. are out In sympathy with
the admiralty organised painters and
all offices are plcketed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27
BISHOP FALLON TO GO TO
WINNIPEG, SAYS RUMOR

A report has reached Windsor, ap-
parently emanating from a reliable
source that. Bishop Fallon, OF Lon
don, whose dioceses includes Essex
county, and who is now travelling in
Europe accompanied by number Of
the priests of the diocese, on his re-
turn to Canada will be transferred
from London to Winnipeg.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27
FALLING MOLTEN METAL
FATALLY INJURIES FIVE

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Aug. 26.--
Five men were probably fatally burn
ed. and 10 others seriously hurt, when
a "ladle" car at the Republic Sheet
& Tube company plant overturned,
today. The car was carrying i've
tons Of molten metal when n sudden
ly tipped. the white hot huid pouring
over the men. A,-a~.
As the malten mass struck tho nor
1t came in contact with pool Of wa
ter and exploded, showering work
men many feet away with hot meal
Job Printing Dono Right. 11nea
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27
Blankets

Blankets
A finely mapped full size cot
ton blanket, good weight. dainty
borders, In white, tan and grey.
Worth $1.25, At 81.
A medium weight plaid twill
ed blanket, full size. In blue,
pink, tan and grey. Worth $40,
at $1.59.
A heavy weight, extra large
size. soft weave blanket made
from China cotton. in white. tan
and grey. Worth 1925. at WIS.
A heavy texture. extra large.
Block Plaid blanket. with wool
finish. Worth So. at >2.2e.
A soft weave, medium weight,
half wool blanket, with dainty
borders and wide silk binding.
Worth S425, at $3.50.
A heavy weight wool blanket
that looks worth double the
price: 3-inch silk binding and
the daintiest borders in blue.
pink and yellow. At @3.se. M
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27
Full Size Bedspreads

Full Size Bedspreads
Crochetsd spread, hemmed.
Full size and Of durable quality.
Worth $1.59, at 31.26.
Crocheted spreads, hemmed
or fringed, fine weave, outstand.
Ing patterns. Worth 1926, at
>1.7o.-
Pillow Cases
Hemmed cases, .4px36 inches,
good qaslity.---Worth 12hc, at
1oc.
Hemmed cases, 42x36 inches,
36 and 45x36-inch sizes. Worth
15c, at 12Me.
Hemmed pillow cases In AZ As.
and 4s-inch widths. Made of q
very durable soft finish cotton.
Worth 19c, at 15c.
Other pillow cases, hemmed and
hemstitched. Worth 22c, at f7c:
worth 35c, at ESQ; worth CSC, at
tec. .l- Il % 3
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27
JAPAN TO EXHIBIT
AT FRISCO EXPOSITION

TOXIC, Aug. 26.-The governmen-
tai departments OF agriculture ana
foreign AFFAIRS today announced defln-
lite decisions to participate In the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27

o1se,sas.lsle Pvspssne. No fuss AMI
Es e fsAs 1ssHs The pie'n; ssss hind th e
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27
HUDSON'S
Fall Silks the World
of Fashion Will
Wear
Wear

tive In fa00l0n, r0oQy tOmOtfOW:
Tapestry Charmeuse
Brocaded charmeuse with color
ed tapestry flower design. A beau
tiful silk, exclusive and distinctive,
in Just the newest color combine
tons. IS the yard.
Crepe de Chine =.
The new gown weight and width
ga inches) In the latest shades.
$3.50 the yard.
Pure Silk Satin de Chine
A wonderful quality silk In . fun
color range $50 the yard.
Stylish MORE Silks
Moire Arabisque, Antique MORE.
Combination Moire. Coating, suit
ing and Dress Moire, -, $3.6os ~2.6o
and $50 the yard.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27
FINAL!
Women's
Low; Shoes

In four days these womens OK
fords will be gone, we think. ana
they'll surely 60 faster the nrst OF
the four days.
Come tomorrow to pay TOT
Women's oxfords, $3.50 instead OF
IS, 1925 instead of $3.50. 1896 In
stead Of s., $2.46 instead Of $3.50
and $1.o6 instead of 80.
Come tomorrow to pay for chill
dren's low shoes 91.o5 instead OF 80.
91.65 instead of $3.50. $1.36 instead
of 81, $40 instead Of $3.50.
Second Floor-MaAn store.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27

One hree-Four
DAYS More of the Great
August Sale of Linens

bedding
Linen Sale bring
quantities purchase.
Table linens and towels Of all
days make the them.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27
A New Sweater
Will Make Any
Child Happy

These warm little garments Tor
children are in navy blue. wine,
brown, red, gray and white, knitted
In plain and fancy stitch. In two to
six-year sizes, ~
There are high and v necks with
rolling collar. plain neck and sailor
collars. Some are finished with q
belt: the white ones have belts OF
light blue or pink with a touch OF
tho color on neck and sleeves. ~,
$50, St.ss, $3.50 and sass.
rourth. Fioer-Nain store.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27

Authentic Showing OF
New Shades in Velvets
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I (. RA1H
| 0zxAorMew'1
\ Q0NDU
Nx5azka:s:/
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We have just received 100 boxes
of newest Paris colorings. standard
and wanted shades In Paon velvete
Organ1ine Pile velvets, Panne Vel
vets. Erect Pile velvets. priced -,
$50 and % fhe yard. Bring In your
samples and let us match the shades
for you.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27

They're fabric saw to sell
-
tailoring Of special price would in
with twopiece skirts satin
lined and trimmed with buttons
have a n black (h size
9 between misses 16 and women's 40 at $780,
SIS for Some Graceful Silk Dresses
poplns black old and
Copenhagen blue brown and mustard one with pref
holes The long the shoulder enec
white little tailored buttons
and velvet ribbon add to its effectiveness
These shown in bel fetching
Unusual Early Fall Coats for SIS.
Delightful
all silk lined wonderfully made sport coats
black mls
special SIS
Sailor Dresses for School Girls
white blue bradS embems
ands silk Prices from 1886 to go.
Chiffon Waists in Pastel Tones
indeed
high necks with collar
threeQuarer sleeves varus and besut
Floor Store.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27

JoA Printing Doao Right. T1nea
Printing Co., IS John R.-ss
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27
Hudson Silk Store

The newest silks are being un
boxed. every day. The uIrto-the-
minute styles. the distinctive. ex-
elusive fabrics. You are welcome
to look whether you intend purchas-
Ing or not In
THE Best Daylighted Silk Store
In America"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-27

Numidi and imitation aigretts
effects, in Q splendid assortment Of
styles, are geo, $50 to $2.ss.
A special sale of black ostrich
plumes In good Jet black and wide
Abres At $1.oe, e2.se and $s.ss
The state herald., 1913-01-17

against the door, ] could distinguish
the regular steps of sentinel pacing
back and forth, and out Of the window
| caught the silhouette Of cooked
hat and brown gun barrel Seldom was
evidently guarding me with the ut
most care.
By the light Judged the time some
what beyond noon, when the door
opened suddenly, and Peter appeared
bearing tray. He was as mysterl-
ously silent and professional as upon
his first visit, not even favoring mo
with a glance, his mind apparently
intent upon his duties, moving about
nolselessly, wiping the table, and plac-
ing his load of dishes thereon with
great care that all should be arranged
in perfect order. The door remained
ajar during these preparations, a
Queens Ranger standing there mo-
tionless. leaning on his gun, and eye
ing us steadily. At last Peter drew
up chair, busted It, and with wave
of the hand invited me to be seated.
The state herald., 1913-01-17
Wonders Expected from Wild Wheat.

Chicago.-Professor Aaron Aaron
sohn. director of the Jewish agricul.
tural experiment station at Haifa, Pal.
estine, discoverer of wild" wheat,
which scientists predict will ultimate.
ly double the wheat supply of the
world, explained his experiments with
the plant before a scientific fraternity
at the University of Chicago. He as.
sorted that the discovery would revo.
lutionize the cultivation of wheat in
the United States.
The state herald., 1913-01-17
COPYRIGHT CMCIURe g CO. 1911

sion of all which had occurred? Would
she venture falsehood to protect me,
or to save herself?
IL have already explained much"
! fastened to say. thinking she might
wish to know. D.
81 overheard what has already been
said" she returned quickly, but with
out looking toward me, "and .appreci-
ate the care with which my name has
thus far been guarded. Now | am
ready to make my own explanation. "
But, first. Claire" said her father
soberly, "how does 1t happen you are
here? We supposed you In the hands
of Red Fagin, and squadron of my
men are out now tracking the fell
lows"
81 was not in the house when they
came, father; Peter and were back of
the stables, fortunately mounted. We
were obliged to ride hard, as we were
chased several miles. and returned as
soon as IT appeared safe"
And Eric?"
"He departed before Captain Grant
arrived" she replied unhesitatingly,
and must be already safe within his
own lines"
at was Eric. them"
who else could it be? Surely Cap.
tain Grant told you as much"
The colonel's eyes wandered abou;
the little group, and his doubt and be
wilderment were clearly evident.
DO you know Eric's purpose In
coming here? in presuming to act as
an officer in Delavan's company"
He did not inform me. sir"
you know this man?'
She turned. and looked at me for
the first time. silent plea in her blue
eyes.
81 do-he is Major Lawrence Of Gen
eral Washington's army" her voice
low. but distinct. 81 have known him
since the Continental troops were first
quartered in Philadelphia"
/ started slightly. yet as Instantly
recovered my outward composure
realizing that this strange girl agair
purposed protecting me from exposure
even at the expense OF a falsehood.
Indeed you We're doubtless aware
then that he was within Sir Henry
Clinton's lines as a spy"
Far from IT," she laughed easily
not glancing toward me. but permit
ting her eyes to rest upon the bewil
dered face Of Captain Grant. "Why
that idea is perfectly absurd. Did yor
tell my father SO ridiculous story
captain?"
Did II What else could ! say7" he
growled Indignantly. He was withir
our lines in British uniform"
The state herald., 1913-01-17

The Ranger scowled at him In sui
len response, his face dark with pas
sion.
"Hells acre! This thing may touch
your humor, but not mine. What is
the meaning of your words, Mistress
Claire? Are you shameless. forgetting
the pledge between us?"
She turned her face toward him as
& queen might, her head held high,
her cheeks flaming.
You have said your answer once
for all. Captain Grant. There Is no
pledge between u.s."
But, daughter" broke IN the colonel,
still bewildered by this sudden explo-
sion. 81 can scarcely comprehend; !;
surely 1t was understood that you were
afianced to this son of an old neigh
bor"
Understood, yes, by those who kind
ly arranged the affair, but the fact
that / might possess heart OF my
own was entirely overlooked. AS a
child permitted you to plan my fu-
ture without protest. l am woman
now; | have been out in the world {;
the war has taken all girlhood from
me. If this were not true the way
Captain Grant has watched my every
action in Philadelphia would have dis
gusted me with the thought OF ever
intrusting my happiness to him. He
has openly quarreled with every man
have spoken to, or danced with. He
has made me the sport OF all the city
gallants by jealous wrangling. Now
1t is done with. 'Tis in shame that
am driven TO say all this here In pres
ence of these gentlemen. but ] will not
stand in silence while Major Lawrence
is being condemned as a spy. He was
at the dance to meet again with me-
and for no other purpose"
Colonel Mos.imer's face had ex'
pressed many emotions, while she was
spealsKg, but now 1t hardened into
military severity, his hand clinched
on the arm OF the chair
DO | understand, then, that this
officer was there at your request?"
81 think" hesltatlng slightly. he
knew he was not unwelcome."
And" his voice breaking slightly
he came here also to meet your"
Certainly not" her head lifting in
dignantly. 81 am your daughter. and
am guilty OF nothing unworthy oul
family name. have no shame TO con
fess. Major Lawrence is an Officer
and a gentleman. the friend Of Wash
ington. and my friend also. At AM
other time he would be a welcome
guest at our table. II he risked his
life to meet with me In Philadelphia
It was done openly and honorably IN
The state herald., 1913-01-17
CHAPTER XIX.

IN Again tho Cellar Room.
IRfhe father sank back In his chair.
4 Nnthing heavily.
n Eric here. making use OF this
ososc. and my servants" he muttered.
can scarcely believe II true. Was
GO he here yesterday morning when
- Gamer"
L = found no trncc OF his presence.
a.
al There was moment OF silence.
' Skcn Unexpectedly by the rustic OF
J ress. turned in surprise. and saw
Q lire standing quietly in the door.
NJ y.
d Pardon me. gentlemen" she said
t4tly, but perhaps ! can explain
NJ och OF this mystery. and establish
q identity OF Major Lawrence"
4 ecldon sprang forward and offered
- n chair. but sho merely thanked
o with bow. and remained stand.
q, her eyes upon her father. Not
&c Ind sho even glanced toward
4 4her Grant or mo. but ] noticed the
o. flush Of color ON cheek cyideno.
her excitement. whnt was phc
dng TO cxplaln7 How account for
~ strange aetionn OF the past few
r1 How cane nhc TO be here at
I Would aho oonfoaB tho truth
bly before IN all. or would nhc feel
unod In conccaimcnt7 could not,
hot, doubt tho honesty OF tho girls
0cnt, and yet was II possible for hor
soor'pel those men 10 accept her YER
The state herald., 1913-01-17

Her long iashes yelled tho blue
depths modeatly.
"Yct there might be othor reasons
for such masquerade. gentlemen" she
confessed. would II bc impossible.
think you, that ho should have taken
40 great n risk TO again meet with
moi"
There was silence following tho
simple question. broken by scldonr
laugh. m he alapped his knec In mp
probation.
Good enough. by Gadi" he OF.
claimed heartily. The lass has cleared
tho myutory with n word Tho fellow
would be poor soldier indeed TO fail
In such o tout-eb, Grantr"
The state herald., 1913-01-17
SYNOPSIS.

tor Lawrence. son of Judge Law
iier ~ Virginia. whose wife was a Lee.
Il Int On perilous mission by Gen.
"iington. just after the winter at VAL
forge. Disguised in n British uni
lawrence DRIVES within the enemy's
Ibs The Major attends. n great fete
d .AYes the Lady of the Blended
"a from mob. He later meets the girl
MILITANT ball. Trouble Is started
Ia waltz, and Lawrence is urged by
e6rtner. Mistress Mortimer CThe Lady
blended Rose). to make his escape.
ence is detected as a spy by Captain
OF the British Army. who agrees
duel. The duel is stopped by Grants
Do and the spy makes dash Tor
y.swimming river following mar
10 escnpe. The Major arrives at the
OF q blacksmith. who Is friendly. and
h the Lady of the Blended Rose.
otaln Grant and rangers search black
,oh shop in vain for the spy. Law,
~, 3oins the minute men. Grant and
icrain are captured by the minute men.
renee is made prisoner by an indian
two white men. who lock him In a
ig cell. Peter advises Lawrence not
ittempt to escape as some one
d send for him. Grants appearance
pt mystery to the combination OF cir
vstances. Lawrence again meets the
u OF the Blendld Rose. who informs
lcthat he is in her house: and that she
a In command of the party that cap
a him. The captive Is thrust into a
underground chamber when Captain
sat begins n search of the premises.
-r digging his way out, Lawrence
II, TIC place deserted. Evidence of a
le and a dead man across the thres-
Col. Mortimer. father OF the Lazy
he Blended Rose. finds his home In
3. Capt Grant insists that Lawrence
:, trung up at once.
The state herald., 1913-01-17

the midst OF acquaintnncca There
has been nothing hidden or clandes.
tine. lie was brought TO Elmhurnt n
prisoner. bound to his horse. guarded
by armed men. In tho morning I
learned his Identity. and nt once had
him released That IA ALL" and she
gave n gesture with hor hands. "and
] trust, gentlemen. my explanation will
bo sufficient"
And you warned him OF my Huspl.
cions IN Philadelphia" exclaimed
Grant. causing him to attack me. and
thon released him from arrest here"
That In partially true; you ondoRy.
ored to provoke quarrel tho moment
you met had no desire he should
The state herald., 1913-01-17
! CHAPTER xvlll.-contlnued.

Vf1Rf EN- NNiii.-SVhth"aee
'mtIaye you any proofs, sir, that you
an officer of Maxwell's brigade?"
'ouNot here" and | glanced down at
'tu rough clothing, yet with a little
10 ,y that could be easily ascer-
bo,ed."
On what service are you in the
aseys2"
ct must decline to answer"
IL Were you in Philadelphia, wearing
tish uniform three days ago?"
II should say no. 1t would be
-ely my word against Captain
nt-you would doubtless prefer to
| leye him."
irsnt whispered in his ear, the
,nel listening quietly.
n am Informed that you have al
dy acknowledged being concealed
this house yesterday"
I have, sir"
Did anyone know of your presence
e:"
was brought here-a prisoner"
In decided surprise. "Pris-
,r TO whom?"
u was captured by three men.
issed as Queens Rangers, on a road
ne miles to the west. They made
n explanation. although | have some
,son to believe was mistaken for
3ther. ! was held in n strong room
the basement overnight"
You were not there when searched
,house." broke In Grant hoarsely.
no" and | turned and smiled at
ban. Il had been brought upstairs be-
. you arrived"
Then you saw your captors by day.
ht?"
Two OF them. yes-a man called
ster and an Irish fellow. with a chin
Drard."
What" and Mortimer started for
nd Peter and Mike In uniform! /!
10 is beyond belief. We're they
ene?"
They We're apparently under the
ders OF a young lieutenant-the
ne who had command OF Delavan's
vance guard. was unable to dis.
o,iguish the lads face"
N~pelnvan's advance guard!" and the
: lcnel turned toward Grant. what
you know about this. sir7 Who
a he'"
fhe captain hesitated. shifting un.
o)ly on his feet.
IL do not know. SIR" he explained
,l1lly. driven to answer. II merely
u n glimpse OF the boy when first
t1ed the column. IL thought rec.
'1,zed him. but was not sure"
who did you suppose him to be,"
Your son. Eric. sir"