davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-04-16

ested In the agitated girl M
ton was somshow drawn 10 -.'sl'
standing half dozen or no fsa, man
her; tall. raw-boned fellow s,, run
powerful frame and a sullen o." a
countenance-a countenance inc, d
scratched and bruised, az II ,,s nov
had recently met with a sevar '"ner
dent OF some kind. sccl
Ihls man was staring anprilv .,
siri. he 100 seemed to be oblIyion.1 s
the dead man. and intent only us
catching her eye. And then tho s~n
netism OF his look had its erso, ss
eyes were drawn TO his and ~ aer
to herself with start. A tlnee q, e oa,
appeared In her cheeks: but Van w s'u'
ten observed that the terror sna u'
SPAR still fingered In her eyes 70
van Vechten turned his a,,o.,.,
TO the man with something liio r"a
ment stirring In his bosom. rtss ~
lows manner suggested a propris,s er
relationship toward the girl, which =,
reason he did not attempt just ~
10 explain. made him angry A. su
as attire went. the man was me-.
able enough; but Van vechten
iavorabiy prepossessed by the su,,ss
battered countenance, the coa.sa
SANDY hair. nor the big, loose-,oIn,ss
powerful body.
linen the cautioning glance wss
sudden accounted for; the man 800
ned that the girl had caught his -
Ing. showed that he had noted w.
'echten's more than casual regard -
d 'ihdictiye look from u pair OF s,ss,.
gray eyes-a look at once 80 ksan ~.
truculent and challenging thar ,,s
cipient was for the moment dn,s
founded. uum'
However. Van Vechten's puzzlems,,
over this strange bit OF byplay. his On.
crossing admiration OF the v,,r.
beauty, was broken rudely In upon nv
sudden confused movement n, ,,a
crowd. With changing bell ana
noisy clatter OF iron-shod hoofs upon
the asphalt, police ambulance drew
up at the alley. Phinney and Van vsch.
ten were 1ostled with the others ana
the iatters attention was distrsc,sa
from the girl and the sandy haired man
He watched a second officer ana ~.
young surgeon leap nimbly down; thu
nrst 10 Join his comrade in holding
the crowd In check. the other to rem.
der such aid to the stricken man a.
any Tain; Indication OF life might call
lot. The motionless figure. howeysr
was beyond the reach OF any surgeon.
skill; II required but cursory inspec.
ton TO determine this.
van 'echten saw. hazily. the younr
physician indicate the mark on tbs
man temple. and lay the tip OF fore
hhser upon another spot behind tina
left ear. the while he talked in undsr.
tones to tho two policemen. Then the
crowd quieted. and he had an oppor.
'unity TO look at the girl again.
IL was with something OF shock
mat he realized she was no longer con.
fronting him. His glance few quickly
lither and thither--even hoping for
me sandy-haired man. as sort Of
,iue-out she was nowhere to be seen.
Soth had vanished.
Inc ambulance was now departing
WIN its silent burden. the crowd was
iissoiVins or breaking up Into little
groups TO discuss the tragedy and the
"o friends were walking at a leisure
y pace back to the Powhatan. Once
more TO themselves. and Tom Phln.
ley's voHbility returned.
why the dickens didn't you want
o tell him what you known" he de-
handed.
The answer was uttered softly.
ITO be Continued
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-04-16


rs story 4
Pr who u
Pc his col
e other ID
t" was look
|roadside.
yk MN vi
! his usuJ
h
oindin' s.
~
4 pishop n
n All. Is
Il ANA how
4.
o shnlin
ply Two S
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-04-16

tied MEN
for y
n paid VIII
ofi Call cd
D. Co;nsncry
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-04-16
SYNOPSIS.
Book l..

CHAPTER I-Rudolph Van Vechten, q
young man of leisure, is astonished to
see man enter No. 1873 a house across
the street from the Powhatan club. The
mouse has long been unoccupied and IL
spoken OF as the House OF Mystery.
CHAPTER II-Several persons at regu-
lar intervals enter No. 1913
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-04-16

n,sniy priced by discriminating
oua,,,. 'u. much depends upon the
sn, r"y OF the Scotch. We carry a
-, ,a,' ',ne of pure liquors and guaran-
u wee ,nem to be perfectly aged and
,oo,as 'e'y pure. Our brands are Sc
h ,es.ed with great care. their quality
n',,, "s 'he best. Try a bottle and you
right, too. PRICES are d"
THE REX BUFFET
West Main Street, Jerome
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-04-16

= Is no public
tely ain the
TUE. JJ4 W.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-04-16

Maxim OF Experienced Housewife.
a woman who plays bridge has no
Iisht 10 complain II her husband joins
TWO or three lodges.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
Murderer Mrs.
Bailey is Sought
By Detectives
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Freeport, n. Y, July 7.-Private and
county detectives continued today their
investigation of the murder of Mrs.
Louise Bailey. who was so mysteri-
ously shot While in the Office OF DR..
Edwin Carman. The inquest into the
murderer, adjourned yesterday, IS to
be resumed TOMORROW provided the
matter IS not taken out of the cor
oner's hands by the grand jury. Or.
Carman said today that he welcomed
the arrival last night of the head of a
national detective agency and his men.
"If the county had not hired this
man. I would have done so when the
inquest was concluded" he said. Dur
ing the interviews this man and his
subordinates have had with my wife
they did their best just as the county
authorities did, to make her change
her story I believe she has told the
whole truth. The detective chief Is
welcome at our house at any time
hope he can find the person who muir
dered Mrs. Bailey and l will give him
all the help 1 possibly can"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
Continued on Page Three)
Leaders of Free
Speech League to
Be Heard rial
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York, July Rigid investiga-
ton of the causes of the explosion that
killed three men and a woman and
wrecked the upper floor Of a LeXing
ton Avenue tenement on Saturday last
were instituted today when Coroner
Hellenstein issued subpoenaes for the
leaders of free speech leagues who
We're identified in the movements to
draw attention to John ID. Rockefeller
Jr.. or his alleged policy in connection
with the Colorado mine strike.
Leonard Abbott, chairman Of the
Free speech League; Upton Sinclair
and Mrs. Sinclair who were recently
actively identified with the same
league, and Alexander Berkman will
probably be among those subpoenaed
to appear before Coroner Hellenstein.
They will be asked to tell what they
know of the conference that took place
Friday night, ostensibly for the dis
cussion of the Tarrytown defense.
The search for Michael Murphy, the
survivor of the explosion, continued
today
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
SINCLAIR STARTS SHORT
SENTENCE HUNGER STRIKE

New York, july THE sentence
imposed upon Upton Sinclair last
April on a charge Of disOrderly con-
duct for attempting publicly to rebuke
John u. Rockefeller, Jr., for his atti-
tude in the Colorado strike situation
was today confirmed in the court of
general sessions. When given the al
tentative In the magistrates court Of
paying . fine OF five dollars or serv-
ing three days in the Tombs. Sinclair
chose the latter and began a hunger
strike. He served two days of his
sentence then his wife paid the re-
mainder of the fine.
According to Judge Grains opinion.
given today, mo citizen has a right 10
rebuke another citizen by suDjecting
him to ridicuIe or insult"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08

That he has selected the personnel
of his committees and that recall pc
titions will be in circulation by to-
morrow night, not only by the COM
mittee of ten as authorized by the
mass meeting. but by many others,
was the statement of Chairman r. l..
Cant last night to a Journal represent
ative.
I'VE will have an exceptionally
strong organization backing this re-
call movement" said Mr.. Cant, "and
from what I can see and hear the
people of Pensacola are strongly in
favor OF it,
Mr. Cant said that the petitions are
being prepared by attorneys and that
several thousand individual petitions
will be printed today or tomorrow and
the work Of distributing them or send
ing them out to voters viii commence
at once.
A great many people do not under
stand the law relating TO the recall.
said Mr.. Cant, some being under the
impression that when a recall peti-
ton has sufficient number of signe
that the commissioner is recalled with
out TIN elsctierIs This IL not III
case as the name of the cornnlissionq
against whom the petition has bed
signed is placed on the ballot together
with the names of any other candi-
dates who might offer themselves for
the office and the voters at the special
election can vote for the commissioner
or for any one Of the candidates Op-
posing him.
MASS MEETING SOON.
Inasmuch as the movement for a
recall election is to be launched by
tomorrow night Chairman Cant an
tiCipates calling a mass meeting of
citizens either for the latter portion
OF this week or the first of next. At
this meeting further plans. for push
ing the campaign will be brought up
and considered and Chairman Cant
expects the interest to increase as the
goes forward.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
ANOTHER WITNESS is
FOUND IN THE CASE

PhilaheIphia July John Howe of
this city. who was reported to have
telephOned David Kennedy, of Free
port, that a woman with whom Howe
was cruising had threatened to Kill
DR. Carman. was found here today and
confirmed the story told by DR.. Car
man to detectives.
Howe. who is in business here, said
that summer before last he invited a
F'reeport man and his wife to an out
ing on Great South Bay, l.. l. IN MS
motorboat. He would not give their
names.
We landed at an island" Howe
said. land ran across David Kennedy
and DIR. Carman. I knew them both.
The moment We spied them the Wo-
man in our party screamed ana ran
back to the boat. Her husband re
mained where he was surprised ana
nonplussed at his wife's action |
ran to the boat after her. I found
her on a, seat in Mysteries. She was
screaming that man ruined my hus-
band and ruined me. I am going 70
kill him if il takes life time, She
picked up a spare knife, SNAPPED IKE Il
dagger and started to ieaNe the boat
| caught hold of her and kept her
ba ok and asked whom she meant. DR.
Carman, she said"
Howe said the woman refused TO
explain her actions and demanded to
be taken back home at once. When her
husband came aboard the party re-
turned to FreepOrt.
Neither one. of them spoke of the
incident again" said Howe. I did
not try to find out the rtason for IT
and never gave it anotfNr thought
until this murder occurred. thought
over il a lot since and decided II was
my duty to tell of it. although / hated
to do So
Howe said he telephoned Kennedy
OF the incident and the latter recalled
it and said he would notify the police.
Howe, also said that he had a teie-
phone message from Freeport today
that detectives had gone to the wo-
mans house but did not find her at
home.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
President Wilson Appreciates
The Recent Naval Legislation

has derived a great deal of benefit
from your advice and experience. The,
naval appropriation bill, therefore, is
a piece Of cooperative business of
which I think you have reason to be
proud.
May I not add that I am deeply
pleased that congress found it posi-
BILE to increase the number of chap
lains and also to permit the appoint
ment of fifteen enlisted men annually
to Annapolis. This latter seems to
me an admirable innovation, which
will give added hope and spirit to the
men of the rank and file.
Cordially and sincerely yours,
cWOODROW WILSON"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington. July 7. - Paul NJ
Warburg. Of New York, today formally
requested President Wilson to with
draw his nomination to be a mem
Der of the federal reserve board. The
president will do so today.
Mr.. Warburg was nominated for a
four-year term When the senate
banking committee began examining
personally all the five candidates nom
mated by the president Mr.. Warburg.
indicated he did not wish to be ques-
toned by the committee as condi-
ton to taking the appointment To-
day he called the White House by
telephone and personally requested the
president to withdraw his nomination.
There was no indication who the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New Orleans, July THE bubonlC
plague situation became more serious
today with the confirmation OF the
second death and existence or a sec
ond focus of infection. A test made
by the city bacteriologist conclusive
ly proved that John Jackson, a nine
year old negro boy, who was found
dead on July at his home, died from
plague, according to Assistant Sur
geon Charles Williams, Of the United
States public healh service.
The second zone Of infection is
three miles from the first one located.
Charles Lundene. a Swedish tailor,
was the first victim of the plague.
Only one other case has thus far been
found w w. Wilkinson, who con-
tracted The disease, was isolated and
is now reported improving.
EXPERIMENTING RATS.
Rat determination to prevent a
spread of the bubonic plague in New
Orleans was pushed forward today un-
der the personal direction Of DR..
French Simpson, passed assistant sur
geon general. who was ordered here
from New York by S'1r"eon General
Blue to take charge of that work.
Several hundred men have been en-
gagged by the city authorities to assist
DR. Simpson and the expert rat catch
ers who are expected today from San
Francisco. y laboratory for the ex-
animation and dissection Of rodents
suspected of infection is to be con-
structed on he roof OF City Hall. OF
the several thousand examined to date,
none has shown traces of the disease.
A general cleanup along the river
front was begun today. Dr. G. H.
Corrupt who is in charge of the fum-
igation of outbound shipping, has or
dered that wharves must be KEEP clear
ed OF matter which might serve as
food for rats.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
Pardon for Old
Indian Who Has
Served 81 Years
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, July 7.--Aftcr "a years
Imprisonment under life sentence for
murder Spopee a Blackfoot Indian was
unconditionally pardoned today by
President Wilson. He will be released
at once to return to his daughter at
Browning, Mont, whom he has not
seen since she WAS a baby
A party Of Blackfeet Sightseeing in
Washington, established his tribal
identity by an Indian song.
Officials Of the Indian office, advised
Of the discovery. began an investiga-
tion which resulted in his pardon.
Spopee was charged with the mur-
der of a white man near the Canadian
boundary north Of the Montana line
IT IS thought by the department Of
Justice that the murder was probably
committed in Canada and that the
territorial courts Of Montana, which
tried him at Fort Benton had no ju-
risdiCtion.
After Spope had been convicted he
maintained absolute silence. His un-
usual conduct resulted in his removal
here to the federal hospital for the
insane.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
Gen. Robt Evans
The Recipient of
Stiff Rebrimand
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, July 1.-THE repri-
mand which President Wilson ordered
for Brigadier-General Robert K.
Evans will take the form of letter
from Secretary Garrison, admonishing
that officer not to discuss controversial
subjects in public.
At a banquet recently in New York,
General Evans temporarily in COM
mand of the Eastern department, was
reported as referring to the United
States "as the most meddlesome"
nation. Although he declared he had
been miSquoted. General Evans ad-
mittcd discussion of American d1plo-
macy.
Secretary Garrison's letter will close
the incident
General Evans. who was relieved Of
the command of the Eastern depart
1nent hy Major-General Wood is un-
der orders to return to command the
second brigade Of the first army divls-
ION on the Mexican border.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
Warburg Declines to be Member
Of the Federal Reserve Board

president might choose to fiji the place
The change in personnel, however, will
not further delay the actual organi-
zation of the new currency system.
Later today Mr.. Warburg communi-
Gated with White House officials and
President Wilson sent him a telegram
asking that he reconsider his declina-
tion TO serve on the board. Senator
Hitchcock Of the senate banking com
mittee, about the same time received
a telegram from Mr.. Warburg declin-
ing to appear before the committee
WON'T DISCUSS STAND.
New York, July Paul NJ. War
burg said today that he did not care
to discuss at this time his withdrawal
from the federal reserve board.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
Official Letter
HeadProbe No0y
Plodding Along
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS


Washington, July 7-Comptroller
Williams. before a senate committee
today investigating charges of mis-
use of official letter heads for promo
tion OF a North Carolina gold mining
project. reiterated his previous state
ment that he had no interest what
soever in the property and denied that
he ever arranged conferenc between
the promoter and the prospective
buyer.
senators Pomerene and Swanson
testified they bought stock In the
mine. w. G. Newman. the promoter
ContradiCted testimony by Comptroller
Williams that he had received no
communications about the mine from
Newman except a few telegrams
Newman offered 20 produce letters.
but Senator Thompson. chairman Of
the COMMITTEES declined to receive
them. Senator Clapp objected that the
letters should have been produced.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, July 7-Representative
Padgett of Tennessee chairman of the
house naval affairs committee, today
received a letter from President Will
son expressing appreciation of recent
naval legislation. The president
wrote:
My Dear Mr. Padgett:
Il have not sooner had an oppor-
tunity to express my admiration and
appreciation OF the way in which you
handled the naval appropriation bill.
Your cooperation with the secretary
of the navy has given the administra-
tion the greatest qualification and l
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
BILL WOULD PROHIBIT
DIRECTING OF VERDiCTS

Washington July Trial judges
would be prohibited from giving per-
emptory instructions directing what
verdict a jury shall render under a
bill introduced by Representative Park
of Georgia The proposed law would
apply to pending actions as well as
to those hereafter instituted.
Failure to comply by any trial judge
would be cause for reversal of the
verdict and Judgment without regard
to the merit of tho actions.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
Chicago Police
BaHZed in Hunt
ForAx Murderer
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Chicago, July 7-Hampered by an
apparent absence of motive for the
crime. the police today continued the
search for The person who with an ak,
killed Jacob Mislich. his wife. their
daughter, Mrs. Martha Mansfield and
her seven months old infant Sunday
hight The police were Ioath to be-
sifevev that he slayer was the rnys-s
tcriouS ak murderer credited with the
deaths of twenty-five persons.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
Rich LegacyLethf
To College and
Church by Editor
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

st. Louis, July 7-Funeral services
for the late Rev. W. B. Palmore. ed
itor of the Christian Advocate of St.
Louis. Were held here today.
The body, which arrived here from
Richmond, Va, will be later sent to
Malta Bend, Mo- for burial
..I IT. was lea-no{t here today that Rev.
Paimore's farm, valued at $4,000 has
been bequeathed to the Central Fe-
male College at Lexington, Mo.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
UNUSUALLY COLD DAY
FOR MONTH OF JULY

New York, July This was the
coldest July ! in the history Of the
New York weather bureau. Up to /
O'Clock the minimum temperature was
"a degrees: the maximum 63.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
RETAINS ONE
CHAMPIONSHIP CUP

gave England her second victory in
the single by defeating the Belgian, A
G Watson, 60: 90: 63.
The doubles are TO be played tomor-
row.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
MOVEMENT FOR
RECALL STARTS
At EARLY DATE
Petitions VIII Be in Circu-
lation by Thursday Night
Says Cant
ORGANIZATION TO
BE A STRONG ONE

Chairman Says Movement
VIII be Received by All
Glasses OF Citizens-Teu
Petitions viii be Placed
In Hands Of Committee
men and Many in Hands
Of Members = Individual
Petitions in Circulation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
213,OOO WILL BE
REVENUE PRODUCED
This VIII Be About the
Same as Last Near-Ex-
pected the State VIII Also
Reduce Rate at Least One
Mill = Routine Business
Come Before Board at the
Regular Meeting.

A reduction of one mill in the rate
Of taxation for Escambia county for
the tax payers of 1914 was made by the
board Of commissioners at its meet
ing last night. Last year the rate was
Is 1-2 cents and this year it Will be
II 1-2 cents. This reduction is due to
the increased valuation of property in
EsCambia county and will produce to
the county revenue OF $2l3,110
j. II. Sheriff., recently elected
member of the school board, appear
ed before the commissioners and re-
quested that no reduction be made in
the miIlage for school purposes as the
board of public instruction desires. If
possible TO improve the school system
of the county if that is possible. No
change was made, the rate being left
at seven mills for this purpose. The
following is the rate and several pur
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
THE SITUATION
IN NEW ORLEANS
|SMORE SERIOUS.
City Bacterio1ogist Confirms
Second Death From
Bubonic Plague.
DISCOVER SECOND
FOCUS OF INFECTION

The Second Zone is Three
Miles From the First One
Located-Death of Nine
Year Old Negro Boy
Who Was Found Dead
At His Home On July 2
Was Caused by Plague.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-08
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington. July 7-Reports to-
night from Torreon that the confer
ence called to adjust the differences
between Generals CarranZa and Villa
ended last night and that the issues
between the two had been adjusted.
encouraged Washington officials and
the cOnSututiOnallSt agents here, who
hope for a successful conclusion came,
however direct from conference.
Rafael Zubaran, Luis Cabrera, Fer
nando IglesiaS Calderon and Leopold
Hurtado Espinosa, the constitutional
ist agents here, conferred today with
Charles A. Douglas. legal representa-
tive of Carranza, after Douglas had
conferred with Secretary Bryan. None
would discuss details of he conference,
but said they believed constitutional
ist delegates will be named to meet
the Huerta delegates to consider the
Mexican internal problems.
Dispatches telling of mutiny
among Mexican federal soldiers near
the American outpostS at Vera Cruz
caused officials here to see possible
danger for General Huerta should the
City. Huerta's early departure is as
suned in official circles. but if the
mutineers triumph it is pointed out
that Huerta scarcely could expect safe
conduct to gulf coast
DISMISS GEN. ANGELES.
CarranZa'S acton in diSmiSSing Cen
eral Relipe Angeles from the Consti-
tutionalist army, with it's prospects of
another break with Villa was the prin-
cfpal topic of discussion today among
constitutioEalist agents here. Charles
A. Douglas, General Garranza's coun-
sci, declared openly that Angeles must
be removed from the situation before
peace could be brought between Car
rama and Villa.
According to one personal message
from Villa received here today from
TOrreOn, differences between himself
and Carranza are being satisfactorily
adjusted. No mention was made of
General Angeles.
Pending the outcome of the Tor
reon conference, CarranZa's agents
continued their watchful waiting for
his decision as to the proposed con-
ference with Huerta's delegates Juan
F. Urquidi, secretary of the consti-
tutionaliSt agency who recently started
for Mexico on a confidential mission
today. His friends urged