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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-23

lug tornado. lNt .'.LA - ..'
mcndous crash, and supposed
that the house WAS gone 10
their establishment, when they
emerged, they toundit standing
as before: but the northwest
wall of the dining room, on ne
side opposite to that from which
the storm came, had been blown
of. and all the furniture and
dishes were gone.
In several instances babies
have been carried of by torna-
does. and set down again gently
and without injury halt a mile
or more away. One funnel
cloud eloped with a stove, and
LEFT intact a vase Of flowers on
the mantclShclf above. In an
other case a bed was swept
clear Of bedding, and the bed
stead remained undisturbcd.
A carpet, securely tackled to the
floor, was taken up by a twlstcr
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-23

hundred yards away In describing II aitcrWard, he
sad 81 watched the whirlug cloud 1t went through
Faryicw and saw the houses 30 up one after another
as the cloud reached them They were lifted up whole,
and then seemed 10 go to pieces and disappear About
mile out it rose, and that was the last OF It, While il
was going by more mud fell than you could imagine.
You couldn't tell many Of the people who had been IN
it from negroes. Even their ears were full OF mud
Another victim of the disaster said, " seen 1t comm,
and put my shoulder against the door The root went
Off then me and the door went up through the hole.
That's all know about II.
The story told by Icwctt Amcs, a little boy. WAS.
"Papa and Mama and all Of us were on the bed when
it struck the house | saw my sister thrown up TO the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-23

IS H. 4. !. !. Il. !. T. 4.
~" lie Tcxas toru OF Sherman would have r.-
'HNUTN' manned unknown to thc world ut large
u UNSy probably, but for au accident. In was
k8UMS1 rather distressing accident, at that;
Now nothing less, 30 fact, than ; tornado that.
EIAM IN May 1896, blew % large part Of the
WIlWr5D place into Wl'hcr"ut
e-HHN-r>' Passing through Sh,ruau's most f.h-
ionablc suburb, called Furyicw, along
about one O'Clock "a .ultry afternoon the cyclone
tWl-cr took notion 10 follow thr road that ran be-.
tween the newly built and handsome residences Of two
substantial citizens named Irvine and St1dlcr Pres
emily thereafter both houses though 81 considerable size
and solid construction, flew away as If they had wings
Eight members Of the Irvine family, unfortunately
sudden oncoming Of pitchv darkness and an accom-.
panyng that could be- cncl only Ia that Of about
a million mad bulls let loose, they could not think Of
ANYTHING better TO do than 10 assemble in the front
pdrlor and grasp another hands. I'm this prc,au-
uouary proceeding they joined by the hired man
and by visitor named Nullic Bo,tick
minute later the house went mp into the cir and app
pcarcd 70 explode; whcrcupon it, occupants flew for
some distance IN various directions, but eventually
landed hard, all Of them suffering less injury
except the baby which was uuhurt
In the meantime Mrs. StIdlcr the other side Of
tn street inspired by superior WISDOM rctrcacd 10 the
cellar with her daughter and there hid behind big box
IN the southwest corner, close 10 the wall The house
went; but She and the girl unhurt and presently
when darkness and the storm monster had passed by
they vnturcd forth and picked mp the distracted mem
bes Of the Irvine family together with their visitor
Mis- Alolc, whom they at first mstook for Il ncgrcss
because She was painted black with mud
y cold-bloodcd ncighbor named \laXcy viewed the
whole affair from his own porch, not more than two
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-23

ceiling twice, and dropped back
ON the bed; and then il seemed
like the house burstcd. -
The father, mother, and Sis
ter were all killed. More than
twenty people, in fact, lost their
lives in the Sherman disaster.
But one Of the most remarkable
features Of the affair was that
nearly everyone OF the dead was
completely stripped Of his or her
clothing, even the shoes being
torn off. And scarcely a stitch
of the apparel thus snatchcd
away could be found 1t WAS
reduced apparently to frag
mcnts too small to be distln-
gmshablc
THIS, however, is a thing
that often happens rs re-
suit Of tornadocs, and as yet no
satisfactory explanation Of it
has been suggested. In some
instances persons have been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-23

THE freak effects Cd. ,ornaioos have been The sublo>
much description. In one instance farmer "a-
milking IN his barnyarl when the twistor came along
Iii, pail Was not upset; but the cow was knocked over
Several small pigs in the barn cellar were picked mp and
blown out Of the window, and went squcang throug
the air past his head Ike flock of birds.
Occasionally the side of house Is carried away aud
converted into luiling while the rest Of the building
uuuiurcd An Iowa tornado shattered hall Of double
dwelling 70 bits while the other half and the hall rum
ming through the middle were untouched the carpet ol
the hall floor and the paper the wall being not even
spotted The porch Of Kansas house cut away IS
neatly rs il the job had been done with huge AK IN
Nebraska the second story of an cght-room mouse WIS
taken of with SO little shock that the clocks on I'D, |
tcpicccs of the first floor went right on ticking '' "
other OCCASION in Kansas. all the members ". .'..
took refuge in a cyclone cellar, TO escape 80 app.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-01-23
RED AND UGLY COMPLEXION
Lillian Russell Tells What Woman
May Expect IL She Drinks
Liquor Even Moderately.

A woman who drinks spirituous LID
uors. even moderately, can expect q
red, ugly complexion sooner or later,
and a bloated form as the years go
by, and 1t is a well-known fact to
those who care for homeless girls in
our great cities that the young wom-
en- who drink have gone far on the
way to ruin OF body and soul This
is not the Incorporate opinion OF
fanatic. 1t is the sure conclusion of
one who has seen much of the devas-
tation liquor has left in its wake
among young girls who work for their
daily bread Abhor liquor as you
would your bitterest enemy, for it is
the subtlest of destroyers, in stealing
away your natural beauty and charm.
Remember-you must choose be-
tween wine and winsomeness.-Lil
Ian Russell
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-01-23
ITO be continued.)
JUST PLAIN COMMON SENSE
Nothing Radical or Unreasonable In
Assisting Weak Man to Garry
His Wages Home.

There is nothing radical or unrea-
sonable in helping a weak man to
carry his weeks wages home to his
wife on Saturday night; there is moth,
ing fanatical in enabling her to send
her children to school with good
clothes, good shoes and a good dinner
in the little basket
Prohibition serves the child as well
as the man. 1t is for the wife as web
as the husband. 1t is for society al
well as for the individual 1t is for
the government as we'll as the gov
erned. In Kansas 1t pays the doc
tors bills, the lawyer his fees, the
pastor his salary. 1t helps the milk
man, the farmer, the baker, the
butcher, the grocer, the newsboy, the
dentist, the bookstore, the photogra-
pher, the tailor, the dressmaker, the
merchant and the manufacturer. This
is why the people Of our state are so
thoroughly committed to its support
Governor Stubs of Kansas.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-01-23
ALCOHOL LOSING ITS VALUE
nent Powers of Healthy Organ
ism, Says Psychologists.

According to recent development
of scientific opinion, it is not impossi-
BILE that belief In the strengthening
and supporting qualities of alcohol
will eventually become as obsolete as
a belief in witchcraft," said the Lon.
don Times, in a recent article. 1t con-
tinues, Most, If not all, psychologists
are agreed that alcohol contributes
nothing to the permanent powers of
the healthy organism, whether physi.
cal or intellectual. No man, 1t is said,
is the stronger for taking it, and no
man is the wiser. The experience Of
insurance societies, now very extern
sive, seems to place it beyond doubt
that even the moderate, regular use
OF alcohol in any form Is on the whole
contrlbutory to the shortening OF
life"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-01-23

asd the remer1ty TO speak words that
offended"
you dream that! You imagine
that"
The warmth of his hand seemed to
burn hers; her fingers, so closely inn
prsoned, to throb with the fierce beat
ing of his pulses.
Il do not want you to think-I can't
let you think" she began.
"Elise!" The searchers were draw
ing nearer.
She would have stepped back, but
the fingers frightened on her hand.
''They will be here in a moment
Still he did not relinquish his hold;
the dark face was next to hers; the
piercing, relentless eyes studied the
agitated brown ones. The latter
cleared; met his fully an instant. BE
level" that imploring wild glance
seemed to say. Did his waver for a
moment; the harshness and mockery
soften on his face?
"Elise!" From but a short dis
lance came the voice of the Marquis.
moment the Black Seigneur's hand
gripped my lady's harder with a
strength he was unaware of. A Slight
cry fell from her lips, and at once,
almost roughly, he threw her hand
from him.
BAH" again he laughed mockingly.
Go to your lover"
Released thus abruptly she wavered,
Strengthened, but continued to stand
before the dungeon as if incapable Of
further motion.
Elise! Are you there"
"There!" Caverns and caves called
out.
"There!" gibed voices amid laby-
rynth of pillars, and mechanically she
caught up the candle; fed.
Here she isl" Coming toward her
quickly out of the darkness, the Mar
qpis uttered glad exclamation. I'VE
have been looking for YOU everywhere.
Did I not say you should not have
attempted TO return alone? Mon dieu!
you must have been LOST"
ITO be continued.)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-01-23
CHAPTER XIV.
The Under World.

A coterie Of brilliant folk soon fol
lowed in the wake of my lord, the
Marquis retinue; holy-day banners
were succeeded by holiday ribbons;
the miserere Of the multitude by
paeans of merriment. Hymen, 10
Hymen! In assuming the leading role
to which circumstances now assigned
her, the Governors daughter brought
TO the task less energy than she had
displayed on that other occasion when
visitors had sojourned at the rock.
Her manner was changed-first, luke
warm; then, almost Indifferent; until,
at length, one day she fairly waived
the responsibility of planning amuse
ments; laid before them the question:
What, now, would they like to do?
Devise play" said one.
with shepherds and shepherd
esses!"
The Marquis, however, qualified the
suggestion. "A masque! that is very
good; but, for this morning. have
been talking with the commandaut-
and have another proposal
(Which is?"
ITO visit the dungeons"
"The dungeons?" My lady's face
changed.
"And incidentally inspect their lat.
est guest! Some of you heard of him
when we were here before-Le Seign.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-01-23

across the portals-lnto the room IT.
self!
How long she stood there in the
faint suggestion Of light, she did not
realize; nor when she approached the
iron-barred aperture, and what She
first said! Something eager, solicit
tous, with odd silences between the
words, until the impression of a mo-
tionless form, and two steady, cynical
eyes fastened on her, brought her to
an abrupt pause. 1t was some time
before she continued, more coherently,
an explanation about her apprehen-
sion on account of her father, which
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-01-23

imposing guard; escorted with due
honor through the gates, and up the
narrow street Of the town.
As he climbed the winding high
way, my lord. the Marquis, bestowed
approving nod and smile this way and
that; 1t may be that he already felt
q nearer aff1liation with these people;
for his glance, gracious, condescend-
Ing in passing, was that Of a man
armed with the knowledge that he,
kinsman Of the King. might some day
be called upon to govern here. But
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-01-23
WRIGHT 1908 ~ NE so6ao -,1fRRIl
SYNOPS SIS.

fNOi Wv
CHAPTER Counties Elise, daughter OF
the Governor OF the Mount, has chance en-
counter with peasant boy.
CHAPTER 1.-THE Mount a small rock
bound island, stood in a vast bay on the
northwestern coast of France. and during
the time of Louis XVI was government
Stronghold. Develops that the peasant bOy
was the son of Seigneur DeSaurac, nobleman
CHAPTER III-Youns Desaurac deter
mines to secure an education and be-
come gentleman; sees the governors
laughter depart for Paris.
CHAPTER Iv-Lady Elise returns aft
or seven years schooling, and entertains
many mobiles.
CHAPTER V-Her Ladyship dances
with strange fisherman and a call to
arms is made in an effort to capture a
mysterious LIE Seigneur Nois.
CHAPTER vI-The Black seigneur es-
eapes.
CHAPTER .v1I-Lady Elise is caught
In the Grand" tide.
CHAPTER vIII-Black Seigneur res
cues, and takes Lady Elise to his re-
CHAPTER IX-Ellse discovers that her
savior was the boy with the fish.
CHAPTER X-sanchez, the Seigneur's
servant is arrested and brought befol o
the governor
CHAPTER XI-Lady Elise has Sanchez
set free.
CHAPTER .XII-seigneur and a priest
at the Cookies"
CHAPTER x1II-Sanchez tells Desaur-
&C that Lady Elise betrayed him, but is
not believed. The Seigneur plans to re-
lease the prisoners at the Mount.
CHAPTER XIV-Lady Elise pleads
with her father to spare the lives of con-
demned prisoners.
CHAPTER Xv-Disguised az q pea
Lady Elise minGles with the people and
hears some startling facts.
CHAPTER XVT-A mysterious Mounte-
bank starts a riot and is arrested
CHAPTER XvIT-The Mountebanl5 is
locked up after making close observations
Of the citadel, and is afterwards sum-
moncd before the governors daughter.
CHAPTER XVITI-The governor enters
the room during the interview with the
Mountebank.
CHAPTER XIX-As a miserable buf-
foon, the Mountebanll is released by or
der of the governor.
CHAPTER XX-Desaurac overpowers
guard and dons soldiers uniform.
CHAPTER XXI-The Seigneur success
fully passes guards and finds the Great
Wheel"
CHAPTER XXIT-Jacques, the jailer,
forced to tread the wheel and bring up
enemies of the governor.
CHAPTER XXIII-The Black Seigneur
releases the prisoners, but is himself cap
tured-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-01-23
CHAPTER XIV.
The Hall of the ChevaIIers


The report of the capture of the
Black Seigneur spread from Mount to
town; from rock to shore. Pilgrims
repeated, peasants circulated IT; many
credited; a few disbelieyed Like
shadows had his comrades and the es-
capped prisoners vanished, leaving no
trace, save one-an overturned car
and severed rope at the foot of the
poulain, without the Notifications. And
fiocking to that point, of greater inter
est now than shrine or sanctuary, the
pilgrims gazed around; down the
rocks; up the almost perpendicular
planking to what looked like a mere
pigeon-hole in the side of the cliff
Then ominous grumblings escaped
them; some shook their fists at the
black wall; others scoffed at distant
sounds Of priestly hallelujahs. Had
the soldiers that day appeared in the
town or on the beach, serious trouble
would have ensued. For the time,
however, they remained discreetiy
housed, while supplies for pilgrims
needs were, by the commandments Or
ders, so curtailed, many of the indi-
gent multitude, urged by pinched stom-
achs, began, ere night, to wend their
way from strand to shore. But as they
left the vicinity of the Mount, they
turned last looks of hatred toward the
rock
His EXcellency, the Governor,
wasted no time considering the humor
of the masses; their resentment, or
displeasu~e, signifed nothing; his own
compile, left little room for spec
ulation r score. He was unde-
niably l. even the escape Of
the pris, and the loss of the SOL
diers al guard-house, or in the
wheel-rC Is Over-shadowed by the
single {. e. This contentment,
however, apt to himself; instigat-
ed rigc. inquiry. and prepared to
punish certain offenders. But the
principal of these he could not reach;
when released from the iron cage, tho
hunchback, knowing he would be
called upon to answer for his part in
the nights work, had made the best
use Of his short legs to place a long
distance between himself and the
Mount.
The sentinel that allowed the Black
Seigneur to pass through the entrance
near the bar Rcks; the Waterman en-
countc be stairway. and the SOL
der t. been oyerpowered in
the staD. =, , 3 Excellency could, how
ever, lay nails on, and promptly Or
dered into custody to await his Off
cial attention. For this last culprit,
the commandments perhaps, OF
bolstering his own position-interced-
ed; pointing out that the man had to
get the gag from his mouth and give
the alarm; also, that the mountebank's
appearance and acting had been cal
culated to deceive even one of the
governors discernment Which re-
mark his Excellercy had received with
sphinx-like, and not altogether reas-
surfing. gravity: had reserved his YER
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-01-23

had entirely left her when she peered
through the window of the guard
house.
you thought me, then, but com.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-01-23

CHAPTER 1II-Young Desaurac deter
mines to secure an education and be-
come a gentleman; sees the governors
daughter depart for Paris.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-01-23
Protect Children.

The prohibition of the liquor traffic
ia pledged by the right of every child
to be sheltered from harm.-Franoes
z. Willard.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-01-23
What Cheer?

What cheer, what cheer IN glass Of
beert
A doubtful Jest and covert sneer,
A palsied tongue and a maudlin tear,
An oath, blow, and a dream of hell
A convict garb and a prison cell!
What cheer, what cheer in a glass of
beerY Rose TrumbuIl.
The Washington times., 1913-02-18
URGE TAFT TO Sign
WEBB LIQUOR BILL
Executive Receives Hundreds of
Pleas Asking Him to Make
Measure Into Law.

Hundreds of kilograms urging Presi-
dent Taft to sign the Webb interstate
liquor bill were received at the White
House today. The bill reached the
President yesterday and he must act on
II before February q. While the meas
ure was still pending in Congress oppon-
ents OF the measure made their pre-
sence felt by letters and kilograms. but
the advocates of the bill have now pre-
empted the attention of the President
There have been numerous reports
that the President will veto the meas
ure. Strong arguments against its con-
stitutionality were made in Congress
and it is thought that some Of these
may appeal to him.
The bill passed the House by an over
whelming vote. and the advocates OF
the measure were so strong in the Sem
ate that the opposition did not demand
a roll call. II Is suggested that the
measure would probably pass over the
Presidents veto, should he so decide
to act.
Although it is probable that several
days viii be consumed in the consid-
Grafton of the measure. ii Is not prob
able that the President will grant such
extended conferences or hearings on
the measure as were permitted when
the Burnett-Dillingham immigration
bill was before him.
The Washington times., 1913-02-18
Realty Transfers

MisneId EsIate-Henry A. stre.tberger. ct ux.
to United States OF America, lots ! and .. 81.
South Carolina avenue southeast, between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets-Arthur
c. Moses ct ux to Claude and Gladys IL.
Burlingame lot So. square l03s. SO.
5000 Dent place northwest-Mary W. Mar
shall to James McKenney Berry. lot 22s.
square 1892, SO.
Sherwood-Clara A. Marden ct vir. Edwin r.
to Myrtle Ashford, lots Is and l6 square
424S. N.SlSso.
Villa Park-Ciara A Marden ct vir. Edwin
r. to Mapde Burner. lot IL, square 421i,
S341.l2.
Connecticut Avenue Terrace-Fuiton r. Cor
don ct ux. to Newton $. Lingamfelter. lota
40 and II, squire 17fs. 81 s6i.
Chchester-Eya X. Maier ct yir. John s. to
United States OF America. lot 2. SO.
Mt Pleasant-Harry A. Kite ct to Mary
b. Richardson, lot 70. square 3o57. 80.
Potomac Heights-J. Z. Lanning ct uX. to J.
ID. kennedy lots II and r. square 1851. SO
J. d. Kenerly ct ux. to T. u. Lameth.
same property, SO.
Potomac Heights-John D. Kenerly ct ux. to
Daniel l.. Kenerly, lot ~. square l4i9 SO
Fourth and b streets northeast-Samuel Mad
dox to Herman r. Howens1ein. original lot
I, square Sl4, SO.
Pleasant Plains-Thomas Bones to Charles c,
Callan. lot SO. square 3o4l, so.
Lincoln-James Jackson to William Henry.
lot 49, square 51s2. so. Same to Stance J.
Trotter, lot l30. square 5ls2. SO
The Washington times., 1913-02-18
PO|NCARE BECOMES
FRENCH PRESIDENT
Former Premier Is Inaugurated
With Pomp as Tenth Head
of Third Republic.

PARIS, Feb. 1s.-In the Palace Of the
Elysees. Raymond Poincare-the square
point"-today was inaugurated tenth
President of the third French republic.
succeeding Armand Fallieres.
Poincare was elected President Janu-
airy II by a special legislature convened
at Versailles. His Inauguration today
was in the official residence Of the Chief
Executive.
Several minutes before the hour set
for the formal transfer of power. Presi-
dent Antonin Dubost, Of the senate, and
President Paul Deschanel, Of the cham
Der OF deputies, with the respective par
liamentary suites, arrived at the Ely
sees in carriages, escorted by a platoon
or dragons and followed by state Of
ficials in automobiles and carriages.
President Poincare was accompanied
to the palace by Aristide BRAND. prime
minister. 1t was 2:l5 p. m, when NJ.
Poincare left his house and 2:45 when
he reached the palace. AS his carriage
entered the courtyard, i'm and about
which was stationed battalion OF in
fantry, the band struck up La Mar
seilles," the national and regimental
colors were dipped and from the distant
Esplanade des 1nvalides came the boom
of the first of twenty-one guns. firing a
salute In the new Presidents honor.
The Washington times., 1913-02-18
NEW YORK STOCKS
SHOW IMPROVEMENT
0bviation Of Firemen's Strike
and Better Feeling Abroad
Help Market.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1s.-There was a
distinct improvement in the New York
stock market today anC this was as
sisted materially by the fact that the
threatened firemen's strike had been
obviated. There was a better feeling In
London, and 1t was believed over there
that the war In Europe. and the trouble
in Mexico are in position to be ended at
almost any time now.
Very few losses were seen In the list,
and gains for the most part were around
a point. Steel and Union were three
quarters better, and Reading seven
eighths. Canadian Pacific made a gain
of Ia points. Conspicuous as an ex-
ception to the rule was Underwood,
which sold OF 2h points.
Governor Sulzer has had a bill INTRO
duced requiring quarterly reports to be
filed with the secretary of state by all
corporations whose securities are dealt
in on exchange.
Railroad reports continue to show de-
cided improvement. The Baltimore and
Ohio for January is expected to show
an Improvement Of H.500.00O in gross.
Larger contracts for steel plates and
shapes and steel axles were placed In
the first half of February than in the
first half Of January.
The. Pennsylvania railroad Is planning
to issue stock. but the exact amount Is
not known.