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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02
WARS EFFEcFoN THE MOVIES
y, - Tfn- AZ III -
One Big Production Postponed Be-
cause Leading Man ooss TO. !
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81
While speculation Is rife as to- the
probable effect on the motion picture
industry. Of. the gigantic vtnr now rag
ing through all Europe one 6f'Asiie
large eastefns cola bastesT has already
experienced enc u9qsual result OF the
tremendous conflict, whichf hsss com.
PEELED .thes pdsubhsment OF It's .produe.
ton OF .sThs ,spYer King. prepare
lions which have for. some TIME chm
manded sbe>ihserest Of the trade.ss,
Guy Standing, whose selection for
the leading role was recently an
nounced, r. captain in an English
regiment. and when the announcemens
that England had Joined THE whole
sale war was officially confirmed,
Standings military zeal immediately
destroyed the .poise that is necessary
for SO ardhous role as that OF the
Silver King. .Qbssssed with the de-
sire to return TO his regiment and Join
the colots. Standing pleaded FOR the
postponemept of the engagement. I'm
pressed by the patriotic, loyalty OF the
star. the producers consented and
Standing happily began preparations
for hasty departure. He sailed on
the Lusitania ..s
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02

This is declared a wonderful five
reel photo production dealing'aith The
war situation throughout Europe. ~.
the scenes are genuine and authentic
II is the history OF the German reso
luton and the coalition'of the powers
Of Europe WHICH caused the frs, rout
OF Napoleon in the battle OF Leipslo
'olt October 10, 1873 NAPOLEON secured
the whole Of Europe and intoxicated
BY his VICTORIES, followed the course OF
his destiny toward a tragic ending.
.The allied, armies had been conquered
many times over. but were still un.
saapntna, The 'protertorAse OF Napo.
lesn. Hsiahed .;hess ry.soser the king.
dom df the. Confederation of the
Rasne. bht ire sposti. philosophers and
thrksrs Of, the, swhole OF Germany
we're united IN. thought; that Of re-
ilsyifif the fafhefland from the hu-
yiliafiop which, the emperor with his
glory had imposed The German
syourA .assovtsted In me famous
/. + I, eagHg .ct .couraeeFe.tpe Tugen-
.bund disciplined their minds and
their rnuscles at me sacred IRE OF an
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES for independence.
Pittsburgh Dispatch
4 4.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02

The attempt TO. set up and prove .
fright" for blind and crippled persons
70 beg on the. streets Of. the city.
through q tert case brought on behalf
OF a .beesar recently cdinmifted<to the
house OF correction, ought 70 Be met
with determined and vigorous opposi-
ton by the 'tity authorities. There
should ,ka, no question Of " right Ia
the matter. Alms.aeeking on. ting bssh-
ways u ti3t' 4 Vested privilege oHan in
alienable heritage for any class d<citi.
zens. even though. they pc smong the
stricken and unfortunate and entitled
lfc the aid and sympathy of the chart
table. AT most they can claims only
tolerance philadelphia Bulletin.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02
MIGHT REPEAL HIS LEARNING
Applicant Was Well versed on Stat
utes of State, But Ignorant Of
Blackstone and Kent.

In the old days. when oral examina-
tions were still the thing, the examin.
ing board was pommeling an applicant
with questions from Blackstone. Kent
and other legal lights.
Il didn't study anything about these
fellows. complained the applicant.
What did you study?" asked one Of
the judges
I studied the statutes of the state
he replied. Il studied them hard. Ask
me a question about them and I'll
show you. That is where ! got my
legal knowledge"
My young friend" said one austere
Judge on the examining board, you
would better be very careful, for some
day the Legislature might meet and re-
peal everything you know."--Norfolk
Ledger Dispatch
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02
HAS VAST AUDIENCE.
Moving Picture star Is Pleased
With His Work.
Francis K. Bushnian Tells Why He.
Prefers the Rhotoplayto the sLesIti-
mate Drama, Of Which He
K Mas an Ornament

Probably there Is no more enthu-
siAstic motion picture actor in the
world than Francis X. .Bushman. He
takes as much interest In the. prodle-
ton OF a new film as the producer
himselis and his suggestions an to
scenery and costumes are considered
invaluable.
Sometimes have a longing to re-.
turn to the stage" said Mr.. Bushman,.
but these fongings are few and far
between. II am in love with my work.
and really think great deal of
good can be accomplished by the mo-
tton picture actor. He appeals to mil
lions. of people. young and old. On
the stage his audiences are riecessar-
lily limited Penioy thinking that every.
day am appearing on the screen and
giving enjoyment to thousands. When
/ say 'gfing aijbyfnent i do not mean
that ny. aetirig Is unusual or anything
like that ! mean that IN most Of the
pictures am Cast for the hero and
as a hero /. am doing big, brave. things
that must necessarily Influence the
people who. SIC ME 81 ~ s.,r
..sWhen l.aesapbeazang as the hero
of play. try to. forget that ] am
just an ordinary HUMAN being. and /
try to. throw myseA INTO the part as
a real, hero. act as, ! Imagine real
hero would act, and. as a rsiIesmy au-
,dience is. with'me from the, start. to
the finish. These are some of the
things that make motion piciufgs III.
tractiye. to the actor. Ar.i.
Il do not think ! VIII ever return TO
the 'siaees II have become a motion
pictune. fan. as wsfi az an actor. aud
have ceased to. listen to the call OF
the iootlights."
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02

An Irish servant is. Of all people In
the world. the most ANXIOUS TO please
and she even desires p do exactly -
she Il told. even when the commands
Laid en- her are unreasonable IN
The Lighter side OF Ipsh Life. Mr.
O. A. Birmingham gives an amusing
instance OF fhls trait
A young houseksepsr once under
took 10 train q cook. One day. II
happened that there were whiting for
dinner. She explained carefully tho
proper way Of cooking whiting, ana
With view to achieving elegance in
the serving OF the dish. added that
these particular hsh are usually sent
up 10 table with their tails IN their
mouths
The nsh appeared on the dinner
table. not sednctiveIy curied after the
pleasant habit OF whiting. bat lying
rigidly straight on the dish Each Of
them. however. had its tail cut on
and neatly inserted into It's mouth.
The inexperienced cook had NOSE
conecientionsly obeyed what must
have struck her an merely vexatloua
order.-Toufh's Companion.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02

Grace Cunard had a great reception
at the several theaters in which she
appeared On her eastern trip and no
tably In Columbus. and Chicago. Miss
Cunard had several tempting offers
from both moving picturt foombanies
and circuit agents, but the most Tempt
ing Of all was the added inducement
to remain with. tine idg' 'sU..-: the com
pany which has brought her so promi-
nently to the fore and which gave
her the opbortunities 70 force herself
to the front ranks, She is glad, to
get back to me old ASSOCIATIONS
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02
LEARNING THINGS
We Are All In the Apprentices Class

When q simple change Of diet brings
back health and happiness the story 10
briefly told. A lady o. Springfield. H..
says.
After being afsiciea for years with
NERVOUSNESS and heart trouble. re-
ceived . shock four years ago that left
me In such condition that my life
was despaired OF.
Il got no relief from doctors nor
from the numberless heart and nerve
remedies tried, because didn't know
that coffee was daily putting me back
more than the doctors gould put me
ahead.
Finally at the suggestion Of z friend
left on coffee and began tho use OF
Postum, and against my expectations
gradually improved in health until for
the past or months have been
entirely free from nervousness and
those terrible sinking. weakening
spells of heart trouble. ~
MY troubles all came from the use
OF coffee which ! had drunk from
childhood and yet they disappeared
when quit coffee and took up the use
Of Postum" Name .siyen by Postum
Co.. Battle Creek. Mich.
Many people marvel at the effects Of
leaving on coffee and drinking Postum.
but there IL nothing marvellous about
it--only common sense.
Coffee Is . dsstroyer-Po Postum is .
rebuilder That's the reason.
Look In pkgs. for the famous little
book. The Road 10 Weliviile."
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular postun-must be well boil
ed. Ito and z5c packages. .,'-
Instant pestum--is D. soluble pow
der. A teaspoonfui dissolve4 quickly
In cup OF hot water and. with cream
and sugar. makes a delicious beverage
instantly. zoe and zoe tins.
The cost per cup Of both kinda y
about the same.
There's a Reanon" for Postum.
sold by Grocera.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02

Bessie Wynn the famous eomed'-
enne, who at present IN touring the
United States 30 vaudeville. thinks the
Hollywood studios constitute BE Big
gesf and most up.todate toy shop In
the world. She Waited the studios
reeently and met many old friends OF
her Babes IN >foyiand' company.
She posed for thu motion tamera
for the. frst time In her career, and
was very much interested In her ap-
,pearan1e' upon the screen.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02
NATURALIZATION Bid pfoauctions. J

Carlyle BiackWieii has, been a busy
man lately. He has engaged the Nor.
big studio at Glendale with its per-
feet laboratories and fine company to-
gether. including Jack Dillon for heav-
hes. Edna Mayo for leads opposite
himself, Adelaide Wise. George n.
CAesebrb. ollisS Kifkby. and others
who w1ils appkar'1rf the four reeler.
THE Key to Yesterday by Charles
Neville Buck and put into scenario
form by r. A. Dillon. Max BIackwood
u general manager Of the company.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02

: During the Aiming Of a.ooming three
reel feature il Was found necessary to
encase aiec b. Francis. leading. man.
In coiiihS shaped affair. IN which box
be was supposed 20 be sealed and 70
main until surocated The actor was
placed in. the box. the camera record
ed the scene on the film As the eof-
I'm was Theoretically sealed. all hands
were CONCENTRATING each other On the
strong dramatic scene. when to the
horror OF ali concerned IT was found
that the cover could mob be removed.
and II was feared that Mr.. Francis
might Ia reality suffocate. Three crow
bars we're 'nsed,. and al last the lid
was pried OF and halfuncenscioas
Alec Francis was supported into the
open, ~
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02
Apprehension.

Your constituents will gather at the
station to meet you when you get
home" said the visitor.
Il suppose So" replied Senator Sor-
ghum, gloomily win there be re-
ception committee or do they intend to
assemble as mob ?"--Boston Evening
Transcript.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02
Explaining an Ancient Episode.

George Washington did not hesi-
tate to tell the true story or how the
cherry tree got chopped
: Yes" replied the man who had tes-
titled in an investigation. George was
pretty smart. He knew how to get I'M
munity."
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02
LINES Chanae.

Patrice II see when the straw
hat fret appeared. in 1884, it was
worn exclusively by women.
Gertrude-Now when father gets
through with it, mother can put a
feather and some flowers on IT and
claim 1t for her own.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02

did you catch any nsh7~ asked tho
woman who = always encouraging
Not one replied her husband
We got couple OF nibblos and then
there was nothing doing all day
We'll. even II you didn't catch any
I'll bet .yon gave them an awful
scare"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02
InsuItlnn.

The Delegate tell you, sir, that
the root of trouble of the educational
system Of this nation il the-teacher.
The Listener-But, say. Amt you .
teacher yourself?
The Delegate indignantly "A teach
er, sir. Certainly not. I'm an edu,
cator,--Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02
In 1915.

Guest tglancing over menu)-What's
the best word today, old man?
Waiter Whispering Beefsteak.
Guest-Why. il isn't on the card.
Waiter-Sh. You know, it's the
closed season yet, sirl-Puek.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02

Prospective Subscriber Tin. Office of
the Wyoming Weekly Whoop)-Don't
you have any clubbing propositions?
Editor and Proprietor-Oh, once in a
while, but horse whipping and shoot
ing propositions seem to be the favor
ties around herel-Puck.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02
Not So BAD.

Il hear that Bobby Bings is accused
of being bibulous."
Nothing of the sort. The only
thing about Bobby is that he will per-
sist in going on jags."
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02

Don't you dancer"
No. replied Miss Cayenne. Il
used TO two weeks ago. But haven't
had time t0'learn the really fashion
able steps"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02
Impractical Advice.

q should advise you to gamble
rather than write" said the man of
conspicuous opinions.
Yes" replied Mr.. Penwiggle: but
gambler has to have money to start
with. Washington Post.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02
Seeking Contrast.

rs that country place cooler than
the city,"
Il don't know. | go there for the
sake of the railroad trip. After an
hour or so on the cars any place seems
cool"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02
No Need TO Move.

Going to spend the summer at q
watering. placer" inquired the first
New York broker
you might call 1t that answered
the other one. I'm going to stay right
here on the stock exchange"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02
Not Getting Next

Don't you enjoy getting next to
nature!"
Only in ageneral way replied Mr..
Growcher. when some of the details
OF nature loom up. such as a wasp or
hornet want to keep my distance"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02

Isn't It awful the way all the food
stuff is going up?" 81
Yes; as passed through the
Kitchen inst now, noticed that even
the bread is rising
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02
The Element Of oImcuIty.

rs 1t hard to learn the use of tele-
scope?" asked the student. ~
Not very" replied the, candid pro-
fessor "rhe hardest thing about as
tronomy is guessing what something
is after you manage to see IT,"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02
Heard on = Piazza.

She Throwing down magazine)-
Goodness! The end OF that story posi-
lively startled me-
He-You shouldn't jump at conclu-
sions.-Boston Evening Transcript.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02

My youngest boy is always think
Ing Of bright ard clever things said
Mr. Bilgglns.
I've often heard you say 80. re-
piled Misa Cayenne IA abe moved
YEARLY on. You ought TO get him to
tell you few OF them some time
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02

Ambulance Officer-You saw that
man In front Of your car Why didn't
you signal?
Amateur Golf Champion did. I
yelled "Forel" as loud as I could
Puck
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02
Naturally.

How big did you say. that rattle
snake was?"'
Il said 1t was four feet long. But
a snake is like fish. It shrinks aft
er capture. . =
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02

Il wonder If the Babbleys run any
risk Of ostracism II they go to that
fashionable resort2
ION. no; they've all beer rae
cinated"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02

- when Miss MAyme spoke thought
she had catch in her voice.
Well. maybe she had been fishing
for commitment"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02
His Reason.

Smith must be brave sort OF
man. He says he believes, no mat
ter what happens, in facing the
music
That's because Smith is an or.
chestra leader"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02

Counsel--Prischer II the man you
saw commit the theft2 80
Witness "a sbookmaker9 Yes. sir.
Counsel You swear on. your oath
that prisoner is the man7 f~
Witness Yea sfr. = -
Sporting ,JudgeAr you prepared
to give me five to two on the prisoner
beiag the mani; -, $3.50
witnessAba I'm sarry.' me lord.
but I'm taking a holiday today. Moth
ing doing I.ofldtH Fdhch.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02

When we 20 to the theater my
wife gets breathless at the thrilling
parts.
THAT oughtn't to worry you. Yours
IL strong enough for both
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02

Hard 10 please, tk sh6?*
Yes. she couldn't buy a ttwo-cens
stamp twithovt having the entire stock
trctted out for Inspections
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02

,The feminine world il reported 10
be exercised over the possibility that
war may mean there VIII be no French
fashions ip fall. Mere man. however.
i"should worry
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-02

why do you weep? Is your dress
out. OF style?Y ~ -.
Worse than that. Ny husband has
DECIDED that we will have to go
through the season. with a 1913 air
ship"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26
AN OLD RECIPE
TO DARKEN HAIR
Try Grandmother's old FaVorite Re-
cpe of Sage Tea ana
Sulphur.

Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and sulphur, properly compound
ed, brings back the natural color and
lustre to the hair when faded, streak
ed or gray; also ends ddn1rutf, Itch
ing scalp and stops falling hair. Years
ago the only way to get this mixture
was to make it at home, "h!ch is
mussy and troublesome. Nowadays
by asking at any drug store for "Wy-
eth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Rene
dy,' you will get large Jotr.a of this
famous old recipe for lb0lt 90 cents
Don't stay gray Try It. No one
can possibly tell that yol, darkened
your hair, as it does it so natur-
ally and evenly. You dampen sponge
or soft brush with it aAI draw this
through your hair, taking one small
strand at time; by morning the
gray hair disappears, and after an
other application or two, your hair
becomes beautifully dark, thick and
glossy,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26
DEVIL GIVES
GOOD REASON
IN ANSWER TO MANY lNQUlR-
les AS TO sToPPAGE OF GAS
YESTERDAY.

In answer to the thousands of
questions asked The Ardmoreite
Saturday morning when the gas
flow stopped, the Devil of the
shop was permanently placed at the
phone to answer all questions, which
he promptly did, as follows:
"Who? Oh, yes-the gas. Yes
malam-yes. The heavy thunder
yesterday evening Jared the equan-
unity pin loose. This caused the
sizz-wheel to start going, which
jerked the gee-que ont Of the socket
The moment this happened it nat
urally stopped the smoke grinder,
and when it stopped, the wind
warmer failed to work. Yes, ma'am,
am glal you understand that this
is what caused the flow Of gas to
stop. Yes, ma'am just as soon as
they drill a new well and connect it.
The Ardmoreite? Yes, ma'am,
the typos are setting type by hand.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26

county, praying for an order re
storing her name to the rolls and
into full Fellowship in the lodge.
The lodge has engaged counsel,
and, at the May term Of the district
court, the matter will be given a
full airing before Judge Eddleman.
1t has been suggested that re
served seats may be had by apply
ing to Uncle Bnl' Simmons, the
bailif in charge of the district court
when this case is tried.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26
REPORT Of COMMITTEE.
On Hotel Proposition Submitted by
Chas. E. FraIey.

Chas. Z, tfaley'
Arimore, okla, April %, 1914.
To the Committee Appointed by the
Ardmore Commercial club;
Gentlemen:
Yoh are hereby notified that a
meeting of the Commercial club, held
on the ..... day Of 1914,
that C. L. Bryne, l.. S, Dolman and
Roy NJ. Johnson were appointed as
a committee to investigate condi-
tions in Ardmore with a view of as
certaining whether or not another
good hotel is necessary in order to
take care of the public within our
city. The first named of your COM
mittee was appointed chairman Of
that committee. The committee is
empowered as follows:
First-To ascertain whether or not
at this time another good hotel is
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26

over 10 McAlester and had the most
noble grand "hi-mucky muck to
come over and oversee the job of
firing Nillie, and when she ar
rived in Ardmore, and proceeded
TO the lodge room and there took
possession of the presiding officers
chair, and with a loud whack Of the
gavel. stated: "Youse all know
what | is here for-I come to rule"
and tnereupon declared that Millie
was no longer a member of the
Household of Ruth.
Mile, being herself a presiding
officer in another lodge, knew that
this was not in accordance with the
rules and regulations, and proceeded
to take steps to have the lodge res
cind its order.
Thereafter she engaged counsel,
and a written notice was served
upon the lodge to forthwith restore
her name to the rolls, or there
would be trouble; and the sheriff
proceeded to serve the notice in
person.
On that occasion Cbeing cold
lay) the sheriff wore a black woody
cap to protect himself from the
weather, and when he had served
The notice and left the room-the
members grouped around and said:
That notice is nothing-it hasn't
got a seal on 1.-THE cap. The
lodge having refused to heed her
request, Mile proceeded to file a
suit in the district court Of Garter
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26
Let Us Figure With You

Our repair shop is centrally located
and equipped for handling every pos
sible kind of repair work. We have
no consultation fees, so why not stop
in and let US figure with you?
NEW PALACE GARAGE
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26
HOUSE Of RUTH
IN TROUBLE
TORN ASUNDER ON
EAST SIDE TROUBLES TO
BE AIRED IN COURT.

A suit has been filed in district
court that promises to be interesting
when the facts are brought out, at
the May term. There will be an ar
ray of witnesses that will tell the
political side Of an order whose
mission should be one of love, bu.
locally, al the present time there
seems TO be a rift III the lutte, and
sweet bells are jlngling out Of tune
In fact. the diabolical cadence aris-
ing from the inharmonious blendinz
Of sounds resembles the tintinna5u-
laton of a boiler shop rather than
a sweet symphony in A-fla-
1t seems that over in east ArI-
more. where all the colored lodges
meet and attend to their business,
there is one lodge known as the
Household of Ruth which, it is
averre1. is the women's department
of Colored Odd Fellowship.
From the petition filed, it seems
that in February, 1914, one Mile
Blank 1--WE will call her 1Hllie Blank
because that is not her name) sent
in her petition to become a member
of the household, and was duly
elected and thereafter duly initiated.
Then is when trouble began to
brew; as the story goes a few o..
the sisters got their heads together
and decided that N1illie would per
haps take an active part in the
lolge and might cause them some
trouble at the annual election, AMI
it is said that a bit of jealous
crep- into their conference. and they
decided that the only safe way to
do, was to get rid of her by the
shortest route. So they telephoned