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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-22
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HAZElIlNE
SYNOPSIS.

Robert Cameron. capitalist, consul,s
Phillp CLYDE. newspaper puohshrr, re-
has received. The trst promises sample
OF the writer's power on a certain Gay
on that day the head is mysterlously cut
from a portrait Of Cameron while the lat
ter r. In the room clyde has a theory
that II" portrait was muttlated while the
room WAS unoccupied and the head iatef
removed by means Of string, unnotcrd
by Cameron. Evelyn GruSson. Cameron
niece. with whom clyde Is In love. undh
the head Of Cameron,s portrait nal,eh 10
tree. whore II was had been USED AZ n
target clyde pledges Evelyn to secF"cF
clyde learns that Chinese boy employed
by Phllstus Murphy, an artist HYinE
erons iodgekeepr clyde makes an "E-
cuse % call on Murphy and Is repGisrd
He pretends 10 be investigatnE alleged
infructious of the game laws and SPEAKS
or finding the bowl Of an opium pipe un-
der the tree where Camerpn's PORTRAY
was found. The Chinese boy y f.Nhh
dend next morning while visiting cam
sr0n IN hts dressing room a Nell tr"Fhue
mirror - rrysterioGsIv shattered. Cameron
shock The third letter appears WfSt.fl-
ously on Carnrron's sick bed y makes
direct threats against t,lr me- ~ as
empty He tells Evelyn everything and
plans 10 take Cameron on Ta'ht VIZ,
The yacht picks up a hsherfnan iHuuI
drifting helplesslr In a boat He Tlgrs
the name of JohnSou. Cameron ulsap-
uoars from Yacht vNiIe Clv1r's back Is
tuned 4 frIitiasz search is made for
motor boat secr los the captain Just ne
fore Cameron disappeared. Johnson Is a.
lowed TO 60 after being closely questioned
Fvalvn takes the letters to an expert IN
ChIu.sc literature who prprouun"s tRrfn
or Chinese origin. clyde seeks GsS!SiHne"
from Il Chinese fellow college STUDENT.
who recommends him to Nlp sing, most
prominent CAinafnau IN New YORK 4A'
latter promises to seek Information p'
Cameron among bls cpuntrFWen Afn)hE
Carrprla's letters is found on" rom one
Addison. 81 no speaks ~ seeing cameron
in paHin. Cameron had frequently de-
cln--I tn clyde rhHt he rad isE'r been IN
china clyde calls on pr Addison. re
learns that Addison aud Cameron ""rs NJ
on. tir-le Intimate friends. hnt had a tall-
ing nl!f over t'aweron's denial "f HaElhR
been seen In Pekin by Addison NIyd"
goas 20 meet Yap Sing. secs Johnson. a.
tennis TO follow him, falls INTO d hAN'-
runtlt. yulalus hts ankle aud becomes uI'
courrI1us clyde is found bH Miss tI-inehl
n ,nIrsoiuary among the Chinese it% Is
sick several days As a result q lnhhi,hE
charcoal furne- Evelyn tells clyde 9t =
peculiarly acting nnsstholic "hiGp ren,'lS
"a person temporarily unrDusei"us. NUT
pNa fs discovered to have mysterious f'
IN t,nra with the Chinese, Niles tien'ht
prrnltscs fn get Information about am
eron slump in Crystal Consolidated OF
which Cameron rs the head- is caus'l ~
n r1tutar OF Cameron's Illness '.Na" unis
Cameron on Fifth avenue in daH"d ana
enIat tated condition and takes MN nome
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-22
CHAPTER XVti.-Continued.

He was about to bid me goodnight
when checked him.
Doctor" said, u am glad TO ma
YOU so optimistic. Before you go l
want you to write me a bulletin OF MT
Cameron's condition and sign II.
want no mention in It of the injury.
since 1t Is not serious. If possible,
would suggest that you use the WORD
.indisposition' and be sure to employ
the Temporary you called into play
moment ago"
DR.. Massey gladly acceded. Seated
at Cameron's writing table he scrib-
bled a bulletin of even more encourag-
ing and confident tenor than | had in
dicated And | used 1t to turn the tide
O, speculation in Crystal Consolidated.
But neither the spoken nor the writ
ten words of the physician held for
me any considerable measure of So
lace. NY friends condition vas des-
perate. / knew it and my heart ached
for him; but it ached more for Evelyn,
his ward, who loved him, and who
must be given the gladness OF good
news only to be crucitied the next mo-
uent on the cross OF anxiety.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-22
Dentistry Laws Of Old Rome.

Under the laws Of the twelve Ia
bles. written in Rome. $50 B. c.. while
it was expressly forbidden to bury
gold ornaments with the dead, a spe-
cial exception was made for gold with
which teeth may be held together.
Martial, one of the satiric poets OF
Rome. once referred to the teeth OF
one woman as dark and another as
white. and explained the difference
with the statement that one Of them
bought her teeth, while the other had
her own. The transportation OF teeth
from the mouths of slaves into those
OF their mistresses is said to have
been a common practice in the early
days of the Roman Empire.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-22
shortage Of Women in India.

Girl babies are not being thrown IN
to the Ganges SO freely as they were
years ago. and the Hindu widows are
not immolating themselves on their
husbands funeral pyres as they once
did. but the same feeling toward Wild
ows and baby girls still prevails and
works against their lives in subtler
ways. The result is, we are told in the
Lahore Tribune, that female mortality
is 10 high that in middle life the men
greatly outnumber the women. The
decennial census just completed b. the
government shQKA tbis clearly.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-22
Scarcity Of onIum Felt.

Codeine, a very largely used mar
cotic, is more than twice its normal
value. owing to the scarcity Of
opium. Carbolic acid continues to
advance in price, and 1t is not at all
unlikely that the cost OF household
disinfectants may be increased. The
most noteworthy of the few articles
which have declined In value is gly-
cerin. which, after long period of
high value. now shows signs - cnm
ing down in price
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-22

Something very attractive in the
way OF frock for the small girl II
offered in this design. The dress closes
at the right side Of the front and has
f1ve-gored skirt 1t Is a nice model for
school or general wear. and may be
developed in serge. mohair. cashmere
or wash material
The pattern (6099) is cut in sizes 8
to IL years. Medium size will require
3H yards of SO inch material and Y
of yard OF 27 inch contrasting goods.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department" of this paper
Write name and address plainly. and be
sure to give size and number Of pattern.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-22
Philosophy Of Shakespeare.

Shakespeare. who was one OF the
worlds greatest philosophers, sug-
gests the thought that there are de-
grees in the matter Of false state
ments when he recommends to the in
tured or offended person a choice be-
tween three replies: THE Retort
Courteous; The Lie Circumstantial:
and the Lie Direct" And he adds.
Your IF is the only peacemaker:
much virtue in IT,"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-22

In this model we have0n excellent
type of skirt for separate wear. cos
tune development or for use as part
of coat suit 1t is cut in four cores.
closes at the front and may be made
with Empire or regulation waist line.
Any of the popular woolen fabrics
may be used
The pattern (5993) is cut in sizes %
to 80 inches waist measure. Medium
size requires 31z yards of 36 inch ma
terial. or 2ss yards Of goods ~ inches
wide
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
TO Pattern Department" OF this paper.
sure to give size and number OF pattern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-14
NURSE REWARDED FOR
FAITHFUL SERVICE
Veterans Present Richard Herrin, Hos
pital Nurse at Mountain Creek,
With Gold Medal

Mountain Creek, February 13.-(special) }
Camp No. I'LL, Confederate Veterans, as
sembled in the Auditorium han and after
being called to order by Capt. n. j. Be
thune, commander, transacted the regular
monthly business and adjourned TO meet
in the hospital building and witness the
presentation of a large solid gold medal.
ntungly inscribed, to:
Richard Herrin, for five years faith
fu service in the hospital of the Alabama
old Soldiers Confederate home Febrn-
airy r. 1913"
DR.. J. +. Ellsberry, the physician In
charge, made the presentation address.
In single sentence this was an honest
endeavor on the part of the Giving old
veterans yet here TO suitably reward
Richard Herrin for five years services
faithfully rendered the 15O buried men
here who followed the flag from 1861 to
1865.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-14
DEMOPOL|S VISITED
BY FIRE AGENTS
Inspectors Made by Ala
bama Fire Convention
Society Yesterday

Demopolis, February 13-(Speeial.)--
A general inspection of the business dis
trict, cotton warehouses, congresses, oil
mills and other manufacturing plants OF
Demopolis was made BY the Alabama Fire
Prevention society on Thursday. A large
attendance of special agents and inspect
ors were present. Arrangements We're
made for a public meeting of city Of
ficials, business men and property own
ers at which time reports of the inspect-
ors and recommendations for the better
ment of the municipal fire protection were
made.
Demopolis has shown n marked indus
trial activity during the past several
years, and more substantial improve
ments are under way.
In addition to a thorough inspection of
buildings the Fire Prevention society out
lined to municipal officials the latest
building laws and ordinances regulating
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-14

United States Engineer b. H. Burrell
is inspecting the Rcgersville- Waterloo
road in order to report on the advisa-
bility of converting that road into a gov
ernment post road. Governor o'Neal has
designated this 80 mile stretch as the one
- receive the $1,000 appropriation from
the government, and for which the COM
missioners' court ordered warrants to be
issued to the amount of S2o0o0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-14
NEW REAL ESTATE
FIRM AT TUSCALOOSA
Tuscaloosa Real Estate and Invest
ment Company Organized With
$4,000 Capital

Tuscaloosa, February 1S.-tspecial) Jon
Wednesday within the space OF few
hours, w. II. Aston organized what viii
be known as the Tuscaloosa Real Estate
and Investment company" with an au-
thorized capital of not less than so
of which the sum of $4,000 Is al, lae
in Ten of Tuscaloosa most ai
business men were elected
w. Ii. Aston is president.
The Burchfeld building, n large three
story brick structure, which has been in
construction for the past few months. is
now completed and the Burchfield Bros.
have moved in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-14
Kentucky Boy Won Prize
Trip to Capital Where
He Lost Life
ON FIRING LINE IN
BATTLE FOR BREAD
Set an Example Which Cannot But
Thrill Whole Country-Did
More Than Many an
Aged Man
Nv c.E- sTEMARr

Washington, February 13.-(Speeial.)-- -
Congressman ]. Thomas Heflin of Ala
bama paid beautiful tribute in the House
this week to Kentucky corn club boy
who had gone to Washington and met
death while in that city The following
will be read with interest by every one
in Alabtma interested In the development
Of asriculture:
nous consent to address the House for 10
minutes"
The Chairman. 'The gentleman from
Alabama CMr. Heflin) asks unanimous
consent to address the House for 10 min
utes. Is there objections?"
There was no objection.
Mr.. Hehin: Mr.. Chairman, l send to
the clerks desk and ask to have read
an editorial from the Louisville Courier
Journal"
The Chairman: THE clerk will read
The clerk read as follows:
LESTER BRYANT.
There will be general and profound sor-
row In Kentucky because of the tragic
end of Lester Bryant, the boy corn grower
of Warren county. His death by asphy-
iation in Washington rooming house was
the most pitlful and unexpected terminal
ton of what otherwise would have been
one of the memorable events of his life.
Lester Bryants labor was worth much to
Ills country and his example was worth
much to his state. His untimely death is
loss not only to his parents, his friends
and his country, but, in some degree a loss
to the commonwealth and to the country
at large. Boys of his sturdy character
and manly achievements are needed in
state and in nation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-14
STOCKHO[DERSTO
MEET AT EUFAULA
Backers of Eufaula and
Chattahoochee Valley Will
Assemble Monday


Eufaula, February i3.-(SpeciaL)-A
meeting of the stockholders of the Eu-
faula and Chattahoochee Valley Railroad
siv. organized in this city about IS
months ago, has been called to convene at
noon on the 18th inst. While no infor-
nation has been given out as to what will
be the outcome, it is about conceded that
the project has but little hope of ma
terialzing, at least any time soon.
Great interest is being manifested In
the Columbus public highway, which it is
proposed to extend from this city. citi-
zens here have been subscribing literally
toward a fund that will be applied in
that direction.
Miss Eunice Aston Of this city, who
took carbolic acid, thinking it was castor
oil, has about recovered.
Mrs. Emma DuBose of Tuskegee, after
an absence of abolt 40 years, is visit
ing relatives in Eufaula
The unprecedented sales of fertilizers
so far this season is believed to be indica-
tive of the fact that farmers will apply
'iiSiiiSSiNes more anu more 10 the lnfen-
siye system of raising cotton and thereby
reduce the acreage ard diversity the crops
more than heretofore.
Work on the depot at Clayton, which
was DESTROYED by fire several months
ago. is expected to begin at any time.
Operations at the compress are still GO
ing on here, and the streets present a
real mid-winter appearance in several
hundred bales of cotton that have been
turned out awaiting shipment.
An interesting farmers meeting was
held in Georgetown, Ca, yesterday that
drew out large gathering of citizens
from the surrounding sections. Represen-
tatives of the agricultural department of
the Athens, Ga, college delivered ad-
dresses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-14
WEALTHY CHICAGOAN
DIES NEAR MOBILE

Mobile, February 13.-Lyman r. Ham
nond of Chicago died at his winter home
at Magnolia Springs, Baldwin county,
yesterday, from an attack of acute indi-
gestion. The remains will be forwarded to
Chicago for interment. Mr.. Hammond
was prominent in the insurance world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-14
VETERANS HONOR
\ GUESTS At LUNCH
Col. Hooper, u. C. ", Enter
tains COnfederates
at Selma

Selma, February 13-(Specal.)--A large
h'mber of old Confederate veterans OF
Dallas county were guests of honor last
hight at luncheon and smoker which
was rendered them at the Central City
dub by General c. w. Hooper of Selma,
commander of the second brigade of Uni
ted Confederate Veterans of Alabama.
During the evening a number of the vet
Grams present made appropriate short
talks and the evening proved most en-
joyable one to all who were present.
Among the distinguished visitors TO the
entertainment was General B. F. Wealth
ers of Roanoke.
The officers of the Selma Chamber of
Commerce are working actively to have
present next Tuesday a large crowd to
hear the address which will be delivered
at that time by Colonel N Il. Thomp-
son, president of the Alabama Land
congress A large number of the land
owners throughout the county have also
been invited 10 be present and meet
Colonel Thompson and there is no doubt
but he will make his address to more
than 100 land owners of the county.
At the Broad Street Presbyterian
church at $3.50 o'clock occurred the mar
riage of Miss Cola Barr Craig to Mr..
Thomas J. Jackson, Jr. The ceremony
was witnessed by a large number OF
friends of the couple and was performed
by Rev. Joseph Dunglinson. After the
ceremony a large reception was ten
dered Mr. and Mrs. Jackson by Mrs. 3.
II. Craig, mother of the bride.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-14

The storage of gasoline and other highly
inaamable materials.
The work of the society is meeting with
hearty cooperation at the hands of
state, county and municipal officials.
while leading business men and property
owners of the state are taking a keen
interest i'm the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-14

Lum Griffin aud George Davis, charged
with breaking into tine express office at
Duncanville and also with raiding a store
in the suburbs of Tuscaloosa few weeks
ago. were arrested and landed in jail on
Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-14

| thousands of farmers had stumbled in
| their efforts to make the earth yield ner
increase.
"He wooed the soil and she told him her
| secrets. He touched the growing corn
with the magic wand of his skill and
genius and ii responded with luXuriant
growth TO his intelligent touch. This
young Kentucky farmer, this little wizard
of the corn field, has rendered his state
and nation great service In showing the
productive possibilities of the soil He
has made a splendid contribution to scien-
tliie agriculture. He has produced from
one acre of ground six times as much as
, Used to be considered a fair YIELD Mr.
| Chairman, we are told that the man who
makes two blades of grass to grow where
only one grew before is q benefactor.
| how much greater, then, the service of
this little boy who made six bushels of
corn to grow where only one grew before
This little eKntucky boy bid fair to be-
come an ideal farmer The example of
his sturdy life and the work that he has
wrought will be of benefit to his fellows
| in the years to come. He did not lean
III on his hoe and gaze upon the ground
as did the desponding peasant in Mark
hams Man With the Hoe but with head
erect and light upon his face stood there
| on his fathers farm, perfect little prince
in the kingdom of agriculture
''The father looks with affection and
pride upon such an industrious, sturdy
sen. and the good mother blesses the day
that he was born. Some boys despise
work. John Ruskin has truly said There
is an idle class among both rich and poor
weak, wicked and miserable. There Is
a working class among both rich and poor
strong, healthy and happy. Lester Bryant
belonged to tho working class of which
John Ruslxin spoke. Ho. had enlisted fol
fife in the agricultural army of his coun,
try. Mr. Chairman, it is sad thing tc
see boy drifting aimlessly along, devoid
ef pluck and energy, lazy and indolent
but how supremely refreshing. and how
pleasing to see a boy full of vim and en-
ergy, buoyant, industrious and hopeful
doing what his hands find to do. This
youthful Kentucky farmer was such a
boy. He was blessing to his parents and
a distinct benefit to his day and genera
ton. Peace to his ashes.
THE hoe that he welded will be covered
with dust
The plow that he guided be still;
| The trace chains be red with rust
While he sleeps on the slope of the hill
'But the things that wrought on the old
| Kertucky farm will live long after he
has passed into silence and pathetic dust
/ MY heart goes out to his loved ones;
How sadly they miss him there now,
But God in his Goodness will comfort the
home
Where the little boy guided the plow."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-14

The state Normal college sent rep
resentative TO Columbia, S. c, to at
tend the Corn exposition. This young
man, Delony King was one of the prem
ium members of the Boys Corn club of
Alabama. He returned and is preparing
a paper to be read at chapel exercises.
giving his personal experience during the
trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-14

r. e. Rodes, recently elected commits
sioner. has signiled his intention to rec
tlfy tho present impossible condition or
the streets, and after one day in the SER
vice has five teams hauling gravel and do
ing other work on Twenty-second ave-
nue.. Already the condition seems i'm
proved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-14
D. R. CAR GOES
TO FLORENCE SOON
SS&FA - "a sNe=%
In Addition to Regular Lee
lures Talk Will Be Made
At Normal

Florence. February ls-( Special The
Southern railway dairy car will reach
Florence the I'd. In addition to the reg
ular lectures which will be given at 10 and
2 o'clock, a special lecture will be deiiv-
cred to the students of the State Nor
mai college at $3.50 p. m. that afternoon.
An intercollegiate debate between state
Normal college and the Normal at Jack
sonville has been arranged for Easter at
Jacksonville. The subject will be the
pending amendment 10 the constitutions
limiting the term of office of the Presi-
dent of the United States to six years in
stead of four Florence takes the af-
frmative.
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-31
FUNNY SAYINGS OF KIDDlEs
Much Embarrassment In Church
cavesd by Alarming piseevsry Of
prsaehsrs' Small Daughter.

One Of the most embarrassing stu
ations In which was ever placed.
says Hildo Cowham. the artist, In the
Strand. was caused by niece Of
mine whose father was clergyman
and whom took to church for the
first time. She did not In the least
know what her father did and for
long time did not observe him. But
after sitting quietly beside me for
some time. hardly daring to raise her
eyes because l told her she must be
quiet or she would not 20 to church
again. she suddenly. in the middle Of
the sermon, looked up and saw him.
and screamed: "Auntie, look. there's
daddy up there! And whatever IL he
yelling about?u
Which reminds me Of two little
,nephews of mine who were taken to .
churchyard by . very old and pious
aunt. She. thinking to impress the
sdrroundings on them. said. You
know. Jack and Fred, It is only the
body that lies here. Now. what part
OF him goes to heaven?" His head.
suppose"
There are probably many mothers
who have had cause to smile at the
quaint additions which their children
at times have made to their prayers.
A little girl friend Of mine was once
taken to . ventriloquial entertain
ment, which impressed her very much.
While saying her prayers that night
she asked God to look after ali her
brothers and sisters and make her q
good girl. Then there was pause
and one heard. soto voice. "All
right"
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-31
GOOD MEN ARE DISSATISFIED
Feel That They Don't Measure Up to
Own Standards Every Day
In Week.

So you feel that you're failure
because you don't measure up to your
own standards. every day In the week?
Buck up. brother! That's the way
all good. go-ahead men feel some
times!
II they weren't dissatished with
their performances as well as their
promises, they'd be trotting around in
circle; and that means business dry
rot. If anyone asks you.
A certain amount of self-dissatisfac-
tion is the best tonic in the world for
the genus. man. 1t keeps him from
broodin' on bein' man-like David
Harum's fiea-bitten dog. You know!
AS long as you can find fault with
yourself and your works. you're alive.
my friend.
When you get to the point where
you feel sorry for other men because
they aren't such good salesmen. or
managers. or presidents-or porters--
as you. then is the time for the doc
tor to put you on diet and prescribe
perfect quiet-to keep. you from 60
ing crazy about yourself! :.
Don't get the glooms over self-dis-
trust. Ambition and dissatisfaction
are half brothers. anyway! Ex-
cnAn8e- Y Fs,iS rfia.
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-31
CHILDREN Love
SYRUP OF Figs.
II is cruel to force nauseating,
\ harsh physic into a
sick child. II

Look back at your childhood days.
Remember the .dose" mother insisted
on-castor oil. calomel, cathartics.
How you hated them. how you fought
against taking them.
With our children It's different.
Mothers who cling to the old form of
physic simply don't realize what they
do. The children's revolt II well-found-
ed. Their tender little 'insides" are
injured by them.
II your child's stomach. liver and
bowels need cleansing. give only deli
cious California Syrup Of Figs" Its
action IL positive. but gentle. Millions
of mothers keep this harmless fruit
laxative" handy; they know children
love to take 1t; that 1t never fails to
clean the liver and bowels and sweet
en- the stomach, and that teaspoonful
given today saves sick child tomor-
row.
Ask at the store for q 50-cent bottle
of California Syrup OF Figs" which
has full directions for babies, children
Of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
on each bottle. Adv.