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The Washington herald., 1914-03-20
Friday Special Sale Of
Turkish Bath Towels.

The Towels are soft, heavy
quality, made by one of our best
towel makers, who has his entire
product inspected with exceed
ing care. The close inspection
is responsible for the low prices,
as all towels that bear the slight
est soiled spot, or in which TN
even threads or dropped stitches
appear, are withdrawn and dis
posed of at a concession.
THERE Is NOT \ TOWEL IN
THE LOT THAT WILL AFFORD
LESS SERVICE BECAUSE OF
THE DEFECTS WE HAVE MEN
TONED. SOLD ONLY BY THE
HALF DOZEN.
6 for S1.50.
6 for $500.
6 for $3.50.
Second hoor-Eleventh ST.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20
19e yard.
Values, Soc and 35c.
Friday Special in
Fine Valenciennes Laces.

A large, new consignment of
Fine German Nalenciennes Laces
has just been received, in the
latest and most attractive spring
patterns, and widths from u to
3 inches; edges and insertions in
matched designs and odd. They
are splendid quality, and a most
exceptional value.
Special price, 60c dozen yards.
Main hoor-F 81.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20
BISHOP WILSON SERIOUSLY ILL

Baltimore. Md. March l9.-Bishop
Alpheus Waters Wilson, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, is confined TO his home
here and is said to be in a serious con-
dition. He was taken with sudden chills
Sunday night and his condition has been
regarded as critical ever since. Bishop
Wilson is eighty years old
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20
SUBMARINE K-4 LAUNCHED.

Seattle. Wash. March l9.-United
States submarine K-4 was launched
here today and christened by Mrs. ].
p. Oidring, wife of the naval lieuten-
ant who will command the vessel.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20
NOTED HEN SUcCUMBS.

Ithaca, n. Y, March 19.-"Lady Cor
nell" afamous hen, owned by the Cor
nell College OF Agriculture. died today
aged five years She had laid III eggs.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20
Friday Special IN
Cretonnes and Printed
Linens.
1000 yards at l9c yard.
Values, Soc and 35e.


About 1000 yards of Printed
Cretonnes, in the most effective
and useful designs and color
ings. The shades represented
are blues, yellows, pinks, laven-
der, etc, on white and ivory
grounds, also several darker eff
fects- enough variety to satisfy
all needs.
Cretonnes desirable for slip
covers, draperies, couch covers,
pillows, upholstering willow fur
niture, and all sorts of summer
decorative schemes. Several ex-
ceptionally pretty border. de-
signs with plain centers which
are especially desirable for cur-
tainS.
An excellent opportunity to
secure these desirable Cretonnes
for spring and summer uses, as
we'll as for future needs, at a
very low price. .
19e yard.
Values, SOC and 35e.
Also $50 yards Printed Linen
and Cretonne, in the most effective
designs and eoIoings. Excellent
quality; 81 inches wide.
35e yard.
Values, 60e to SOC.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20

Moody, leader of the naval gun factory
| band. will furnish music for the occa-
sion.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20

Lieut.. Commander and Mrs. Bald
ridge will leave for the Pacific Coast
this morning. stopping for a visit in
New Orleans en- route.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20

Gen. and Mrs. John w. Foster were
hosts at a dinner last night in honor Of
DR.. Harry Pratt Judson, president of the
University of Chicago. Mrs. Judson who
was also expected to be present at the
dinner was detained in New York. DIR.
Judson will start shortly for a trip to
China.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20

Mr.. Josephus Daniels, jr, is spend
ing week with his parents, the Sec
retary of the Navy and Mrs. Daniels,
at Single Oak" in Woodley lane.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20

The members of the Monday Evening
Dancing Club. which mas been meeting
throughout the winter season at the
Playhouse, gave a costume dance at the
Playhouse last night The guests were
received by the committee in charge OF
the dance
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20

Miss Doris Haywood was hostess at a
luncheon OF twelve covers yesterday. at
her residence on I street in honor OF her
house guest, Miss Virginia Scully, of New
York. Invited to meet her were Miss
Elizabeth Oliphant. Miss Elsie Downing.
the Misses Whiting. Miss Mary Stead,
Mrs. Edwin Pilson, Miss Emily Beatty.
Miss Louise Bayne. Miss Elizabeth Col
lins, and Mrs. Chester Barnett
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20

Capt Ridley Mclean. L. S. ". was host
at a dinner last night at the Army and
Navy Club. preceding the regular Thurs
day night hop at the clubhouse, in honor
of Mrs. Altemus, OF Philadelphia, who is
the house guest of Mrs. James Barbour.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20

The Spanish Ambassador and Nine. de
Riano entertained at a dinner last night
in honor OF the Japanese Ambassador
and viscountess Chinda.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03

II he had seen the plant and the mo-
ton pictures.
The a. A. II. man switched his mas
sive cane to his other hand and
smiled.
1--WE seen 20 zdarped much, son, =
he said. that I'm sort Of dared. left
my daughter and my three grandchil'
dren out there In that forest OF wheels
and belts somewhere and came In here
TO get Gained down . bit. | went with
sherman from Atlanta TO the sea-
hut that was just Sunday afternoon
stroll compared to q hike through the
Ford factory.
1--WE live on farm out In Iowa and
a number OF cars. mostly Fords, pass
our place every day. In fact, most OF
our neighbors drive Fords. So ] know
Ford car first rate. Naturally.
was kind OF curious to see the place
where all the Fords came from and
expected TO see quite big place. But
say. son--ttat sight Of 4 mile or
two OF machinery and men and. hustle
and a Ford car popping out AL Done
every minute-everything going hell
bent.for-election and yet everything IN
perfect order and discipline like an ar.
my--weli. It's all too much for M old
boys We don't belong In these times
son. guess our day and our work
are done And In our day we mao
ot.ite- some work to do. they tell me.
81 was thinking out there just nov
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03
$4,000 For 100 Words.

& 4 +. Z teH. !
The publication OF THE Milton
Dollar M stery continues today.
The atory runs for twenty-five con-
secutive weeks In this paper, by
An Arrangement with the Thannovs
sr Film company y mas ps sen staIy
IN this paper. but also to see ~ eacn
week In the various moving picture
ttheaters For the solution OF tsis
mystery story $4,000 VIII De given
The prize OF 10000 Will be won
by the man, woman. or child Wnp
Wrrrux-rt1B urust -f~cefta bio solntlon
OF the mystery. from which the lAse
two reels Of motion picture ara a
ters OF the story written by Harold
Solutions may be rsert--.te = the
Thanhouser Film company. est nef -
Chicago or New York any TINE ,,,, -x
bear pcstoffice mark not later than
80" 4 board S or three Judges will de-
termine which OF the many scfutions
Judgment Of this board will be abb
solute and inaI Nothfng OF
literary nature VIII be considered IN
the decision. nor given any pretrr
eice In the selection OF the winner
esel shs ws isOo St Rr, give the most nc
ceptabIe solution to- the mystery,
will be presented Ia the theatess
having this feature as soon rs ~
practical TO produce same. The story
corresponding TO these motion pic
lures will appear In the newspapers
coincidentaliy, or as SOON after the
appearance of the pictures ms prae.
teal With the last two reels VIII
be shown the pictures or the win
ner. his or her home and other an.
teresting features IL IL understood
that the newspapers. 30 far as prac-
tical. Ia printing the last two CHAP
tiers OF the story by Harold McGratn.
VIII also show n picture or the sh1-
cessful contestant.
Solutions 10 the mystery must not
be more than 100 words long. Here
are some OF the questions TO be kept
In mind In connection with the mys-
terry as an aid to a solution:
No, what becomes OF the NIL
No. s-what becomes Of she
No. s-swhom does Florence mar
No. s--what becomes OF the Rms
sian countess7
Nobody connected either directly
or Indirectly with THE Million Doll
lar Mystery will be considered az q
contestant.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03

avnOPsIs OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.
stanley Hargreave, millionaire. after
= Miraculous escape from the den OF
the gang or brilliant thieves known az
tho Black Hundred. lives the life OF Q
recluse for IL years. Hargreave one
ntght comes face to face with the
nang's leader. Braine.
Aftsr the meeting. during which
.neithsr man apparently recognizes the
ether, Hargreave hurries 10 ms mag
5ltncent Riverdaie home and lays plans
Tor making his escape from the coun-
Tx He writes letter to. 70 ths g,ris
<toxore he had inysteriously left on the
koorstep his baby daughter. Florence
Qray. He also pays . visit TO the ham
Braine and members Of his band sur
- they enter the house the Watchers
,The SAFE Is found empty--the million
which Hargreave was known to have
4tawn that cay was gone Then some
|oonctured and cropped into the sea
school Princess Olga. Braine's com
tS'as LAW Two hs bogus desecsiyss CO can.
but their plot 10 fooled by Norton. q
81 bribinE the captain OF the Orient.
sDgerfon lays a trap for Braine and his
<GApg. Princess Olga also visits the
Qk1onte captain and she easily falls
into the reporters snare. The plan
luck, and only hireiings fall into the
nonds OF the police.
After failing In their first attempt,
INV Bturk Hundred trap ftureHce. They
'oek her for money. but she escapes.
Norton and the countess call on Flor
<nce the next day. once more safe at
Hou1e. The visitors having gone. Jones
'100ove9 a section Of flooring, and from
oors ~ the Black Hand who have been
watching his movements. he rushes to
mo water front. A thrilling race In
{potor boats ensues. Jones drops the
box Into the sea and with his automa-
q Dralne conceives the idea OF giving
coaching party to which Florence In
Invited. Jones and Norton both GO
oIoug and are fortunately on head to
Ave Florence from being imprisoncd
Florence goes horseback riding and
~ captured by one Of Braine's men
long the roadside. Norton rescues her.
Mi. make their complete escape only
Xkkor Norton has exploded tire on the
~ approaching machine with bull
cesnss:. Olga : !. !. 9i,l. e g, break !. :
Io911co Hargreave and Norton. invites
.D4uf 10Th 70 her apartments and cre-
~ 30 faint IN the reporters arms
Iog@nce appears IN the doorway just
Accompiices OF Braine succeed In
,iSs ana hurry her on 70 sea. Norton
'eceives . wireless later Informing him
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03
Huge Ford Factory
Fairly Dazes Veterans

With the National @. A. r. encamp-
ment In Detroit. this has literally been
Veteran week" AT the Ford Motor
Company's plant. Electorate arrange
ments were made for the entertain.
ment OF "ths boys Of 81" and their
families. The corps Of Ford guides
was increased and the Ford moving
picture auditorium offered patriotic
program for the occasion.
A grixxled old veteran was sitting
in the Ford lobby one afternoon this
week. An oficer OF the Ford com
papy approached him and asked him
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03

when q chaps In love-" began
Norton. embarrassedly.
II know, know" interrupted Jones.
'sThe second relief train II waiting.
Let US hurry back. I sha'n't feel Sc
cure till we are once more In the
house"
So, arm La arm. the three Of thsm
went down the tracks TO the hand
car which had brought the police.
And now for the iron-bound chest
at the bottom Of the sea.
(Confinusd Nenday.D
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03

BY seeking sanctuary in San Ne
inc. a notorious anarchist has draw
attention to the oldest and smaiis
Of European republics. The litt
state boasts OF two presidents and
self-elected grand council. II NJ
also police force Of seven--all fo
eigners. San Marine 10 progressil
enough to provide free medical {
tendance for all It's citizens. ~
stan OF doctors maintained BY q
government for this purpose nur
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03

never have the chance TO kin me Out
Of hand. as you say. Besides. do you
know my facef"
Il do. The mask doesn't matter.
You're the man who had me shang'
hated. The voice II enough.
Very good. That's what | wished
to know. That's your death warrant
Well do II like they used to do II
at the old Academy; tie you to the
railroad track. We shall not hurt you
at all. II some engine runs over you
heaven II witness we did not guide
the engine. Remember the story OF
the boy and the cat?" with sinister
amiability. The boy said he wasn't
pulling the cats tail, he was only
holding IL; the cat did the pulling.
Bring him along, men. Time Is
precious. and we have good deal
to do before night settles down. Come
on with him. The track is only
short distance"
Jim. JIM" cried Florence in an
guish.
Never you mind. girl; they're only
bluffing. They won't dare"
you think so?" said vroon. wait
and see." He turned upon Florence.
He is your lover. Do you wish him
TO dief"
mo. mol"
we promises % give him hts-ff
dom twelve hours from now on con-
dition that you tell where that money
Is
'.Florence!" warned Norton.
Vroon struck him on the mouth
BE silent, you scum"
1T Is In the chest Jones. the but.
Ter. threw into the sound" she said
brayely. And SO II might be. for all
she knew.
vroon laughed. "we know about
where that Is"
Florence. say nothing on my &C
count. They are not the kind OF men
who keep their word"
"Eh?" snarled vroon. Well see
about that" He glanced at his watch
I'm. half an hour the freight comes
along. II may become stalled at the
wreck. But II will serve"
Norton knew very well that II need
said must they would not hesitate to
execute q melodramatic plan OF this
character. II was the way OF the
Slav; they had to make crime alb
normal In order to enjoy II. They
could very well have Knocked him
on the head then and there and have
done with him. But the time used
In conveying him TO the railroad
might prove his salvation. Nearly
four hours had passed since the send
ing Of the telegram to Jones.
They bound Florence and left her
seated in the chair. As soon as they
were gone she rolled to the noor
She was able to right herself TO her
knees, and after torturous hve min
utes reached the fireplace. She
burnt her hands and wrist. but the
blaze was the only knife obtainable
She was free.
l
Jones arrived with half q dozen po
licemen. vroon alone escaped.
The butler caught Florence In his
arms and nearly crushed the breath
out of her. And she was 30 glad 70
see him that she kissed him half q
dozen times. What II he was her
fathers butlerf He was brave and
loyal and kind
They tied him to the track" she
cried. Look at my wrists" The
butler did 80, and kissed them ten
derly. And saved him."
Jones stretched out Q hand over
Florence's shoulder. When the time
comes" he said; "when the right
time comes and my masters enemies
| are confounded But always the
rocks, never the hawks. do We catch
God blesh you, Norton! ] don't know
what should have done without
Won"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03

that the girl had leaped into the sea
and been drowned
Florence Is picked up In dazed
condition by a party Of fishermen, The
Black Hundred locate her and Braine.
disguised as her father, succeeds In
taking her back TO sea with him: Flor
ence sets fire TO the boat and Is res
cued by ship on which Norton has
been shanghaied.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03

what we would have done 20 the rel
II we only had couple OF days Gro
OF Fords at the battle Of the wilde
ness or Gettysburg.
Ride down town with you IN
FordY Sure-I'm still gams-if ~
can ind the girls and there's roc
for the whole family.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03

A remarkable capacity was demo
strated recently at the nrst perfori
ance of new locomotive bought
q western road. II hauled At rate
Ia miles an hour fully loaded SOFT
gondola cars 10 length OF one q
six-tenths miles. The train had to
started with the help Of other loc
motives to avoid pulling out the ORA
heads.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03

II per efcsnt Evely part Ineudne w
made leather rubber valves or any
other kind packing absolutely sanitary Has much more
much less to manufaetre AND 70 sod 20 sn
prices VIII kind OF quo or se
liquid nolssIess IN operation
great profit manuf:eS,ins pump: and the greatest
which fully protected BY United states patents: rsesn Issued
50 gallons minute sslso the consumer q $500 and
for
public buidines hotels
INNINGS
dsIsrlss factories salt wells and
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10
49, Oo11 eol901to01tee

daily trips to Wahpeton to con-
suit DR.. Meckstroth concerning
the bloodpoison which has devel-
Oped on his right hand,
C. E. Harris and John Weltzin
we're out looking for chickens on
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nagel and
Lena and Ella Thiel autoed to
Wahpeton Saturday.
Manfred Harris returned on
Saturday after spending a few
days in Fergus Falls with his
grandparents.
Mr.. Howard Thompson arrived
on Saturday from iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Berg visited
Minneapolis Friday and Saturday
returning on Sunday with new
Hudson six car.
c. E. Harris returned from the
cities last Saturday. where he
purchased his fall line Of mer-
chandise.
Mrs. j. y. Luke and daughter,
Gilberte of Ames. Iowa and Mrs.
Harrison j Rice of Mobridge. S.
D.. were the guests Of their bro
Their. DR.. ID. G.. Hoxie and also of
the j. l.. Rehmet family last week.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10
OLD WORLD BARRIERS.
Their Prices Arc Low and Methods Il
Some Cases Arc Crude.

Their Prices Are Low and Methods In
Some Cases Arc Crude.
The barber shops of the United
States and Canada are the finest in
the world and charge the highest
prices. Comparatively few cities Of
Europe use American chairs, and many
Of these run their barber shops in con-
necdon with mems furnishing stores.
In most European cities a hair cut
and shampoo cost 6 cents. and In
parts Of London shave costs 4 cents.
In some Italian cities cent is charged
for shave and 2 cents for hair cut.
and in Turkey BARRIERS take their en-
tire pay in tips.
Many German BARRIERS make wigs
and switches while waiting for Gus
toners, and many French BARRIERS do
ladies' hairdressing. Austrian BARRIERS
are compelled to serve apprenticeship
Of four years on pay beginning at II
cents a week and ending at S1.O2 a
week before they can own their shops.
Syrian BARRIERS seat their customers
in straight backed chairs before tiny
wall mirrors and Fix queer shaped pans
about their threats. Then they rub on
with their fingers lather made from
cheap soap.
In India your barber calls at your
house and shaves you every morning
for s. month.
In China the BARRIERS carry stools,
small tubs, razors and scissors about
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10
nAnklHsoH HAPPENINGS
(From the Visitorl

The Hankinson schools open
next Monday.
Donald Jones is sick with the
typhoid fever.
Mr.. Leslie Stephens is home
from Glendale for short time.
\ son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Gruetznochen Monday morning.
Last Friday morning son was
born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Procknow.
The next meeting Of the W. c..
L. Y. will be postponed meeting
on Sept. 10 from the ith.
Mr.. Lindeke and Mr.. Charley
Hem Jr.. are in the cities attend
ing the Minnesota State Fair.
Mr.. Robert Berg and Miss Ber-
tina Muelher were united in mar
rlaGe at the Lutheran church
Tuesday.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10

4 =
Mrs. McKinnon and children rs.
turned home the first Of the week
after two weeks visit at She
boygan. Wis.
Mrs. w. J. Bremen will move
to Drake. N. OAK. this week where
Mr.. Bremen has position as de-
pot agent.
Mr.. Harold Jones left Monday
evening for Northfield, Mimi.
where he will attend Carleton col
lege the coming year.
Talk about sensations. F. l..
Watkins has made the cold chills
run up the backs of more people
than any other man, in North Da-
kota. Be sure to hear him at the
Conversational Church next Sun
day morning.
John S. Jones will return to
Ripon college Friday for another
years school work.
EVERYBODY observed Labor Day
Monday. not because it was Labor
Day but because hunting was
good.
Mrs. Kate Selby Wilder, State
W. C. I. U. Lecturer, will speak on
Equal Suffrage" at the Congre-
gational church Friday evening,
September fifth.
Mr.. F. L. Watkins. Superinten-
dent Of the North Dakota Enforce
ment League. will speak in the
CONGREGATIONAL Church next Sun
day morning. He's the talk of the
town. Don't fail to hear him.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10

sc. Any sore or swelling oc-
curing on the tongue or, inside of
the mouth in a man after IS years
of age should be submitted to an
investigation without a moments
delay, and the decision at once
arrived at by an expert micro
scopial examination whether it is
cancer or not.
II. Any bleeding occurring
from the bowels after Is years Of
age commonly supposed by the
public to be piles" should be sub
mitted to investigation at once.
A large proportion of such cases
are cancer. which at this stage is
perfectly durable.
IS. When warts, moles, or
other growths on the skin are ex-
posed to constant irritation they
should be Immediately removed.
A large number Of them if neglec-
ted. terminate in cancer.
80. Avoid irritation of the
tongue and cheeks by broken,
Jagged teeth, and the lower lip by
clay pipes. Many of these irrit-
ations. if neglected. terminate in
cancer
Cancer attacks rich and poor,
ducated and ignorant, careful and
careless. Of people over 20,
one-eighth among women, one
fourteenth among men, die of
cancer. Early operation saves
SIS per cent, late SO per cent, very
late hardly any.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10

When they have found the domes-
tic supply and begun its use they
are not likely to return to depend
ence upon foreign supply. Hence
the European war will. in meas
ure, bring about a new Declara-
ton of Independence for the
United States. We will not in the
future be dependent upon foreign
ships to carry our commerce. nor
upon foreign lands to produce our
raw materials. While down trod-
den Europe immolates itself upon
the altar of Imperialism free Am
erica will ascend new heights of
triumphant democracy.