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The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-02-12
SYNOPSIS

Tommy North. returning to his room in
Mrs. Moore's boarding house ut $50 m.
disc overs the body OF Capt. John Nanska.
another roomer. with knife wound on
giving the name ~ Lawrence Wade. Who
had called On Hanska In the evening ana
had been heard qHarreling with Hanska.
During the excitement strange wonaR
who gives her nam. AS Rosaite teGrthse.
appears and takes into her own home
across the street all OF Mrs Moore's
boarders. including Miss Estrilla. an IN
valid. who was confined to the room SIZE
occupied and whose brother WAS a favor
he among this other boarders Wade IS
arrested a he r. about to leave the coun-
try Mrs. LeGrhuHe who. while plyinE
her trade as n trance medium. had aided
Police Inspector Martin MCGEE several
knows OF the crime. While she is there,
Constance Hnn,ka. widow OF tho murder
ed man. whose existence had been IN
known. appears Mrs Hanska. saws SHE
fact that Wade represented her and VS.
tied Hanska on the night OF the murder
in an EFFORT 10 settle their affairs. She
admits Wade was In love with her Wade
IN held by the coroner's fury for tho death
OF Hanska Tommy North. who had been
held by the police. Is released and "a
turns TO Mrs IeGrang-'s house. He BE-
comes infatuated at once with Retsy Bar-
bara Driven by the belief that Retsy
Barbara loves Fstrilla Tommy North gets
drunk and is discovered hy Betsy Bar-
hara Tho next morning Tommy apollo
Gizes 10 Retsy barbara and nj her urging
prepares 70 establish tho Thomas w
North Advertising Agency Mrs. lie
Grange. with Inspector McGee. examines
the house whore Hanska was Killed and
hnds on the fire escape outside Hanska's
window red shoe button. which she con
GOALS Mrs ICCirange secretly examines
the shoes ~ her honrdcrs IN search ~
one the red button will A. She pretends
to GO into "A trance IN Miss Fstr'lla's room
and cammures with spirits Resale
US Afrt,4 la SOL
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-02-12

it has now been six months since | took
any medicine at all. | hope my little
note will assist you in helping other wo-
men. now feel perfectly well and in
the best Of health. " - Mrs. AUGUST
W. KoNDNER, 1852 Hollins Street, Bal
timore, Md.
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotic or harmful
drugs, and to-day holds the record Of
being the most successful remedy fc
female Ills we know of, and thousan
of voluntary testimonials on file in
Pinkham laboratory at Lynn, M
seem 10 prove this fact,
For thirty years it has been the
ard remedy for female ills, and
stored the health of thousands o.
who have been troubled with,
ments as displacements, inf
liberation, tumors, irregul'
If you want speci
write to Lydia II. Pink
icine Co, confidential
Mass. Your letter will beo,
read and answered by wo.
and held in strict confidence.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-02-12

er q estimated the loss and figured
that it would have run into as much
as this job is worth
And Abe chased the fellow up neo
the hills the boss continued The
fellow was desperate and took two
or three shots at Abe. They struggled
desperately before Abe finally over
powered him and forced him back to
camp. 1t was fully an hour before be
got back, too"
"Sure!a responded the timekeeper
triumphantly Il locked him for the
time he was gone. Judge.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-02-12

DOuS. ] SutSS / We SOl y Jul case Sbtti u
ed, Martin McGee!"
Then this fellow Wade,
You make me-" said Resale; you
make me want to shut my mouth an
never tell you anythin' at all Wade!
A cop can't keep two ideas in his
mind at one an the same time. any
more'n a horse Martin MCGEE. YOU
listen an don't you say n word until
I'm through With a logical con
secutiveness almost surprising in Kos
allie, she stated her case from the
beginning Tommy North's clew Of
the diamond ring which Tommy North
had dropped and which had set Rosa
lie on the trail. the discovery that the
COverlet on Captain Hanska's bed had
been wet with rain from the open
window: the finding of the little red
button on the fire escape. the discov-
cry that Miss Estrilla had among her
possessions pair OF red strapped
shoes with a button missing, and the
final fact-the button matched.
Inspector McGee received that dra-
matte information with a long whistle
Of amazement
THAT sick woman" he said. Gee.
and I'd thought OF examining her. But
there didn't seem 10 be a chance on
earth I'd thought more about that
brother of hers"
Resale pursued her narrative. set
ting forth her discovery that Estrilla
was an assumed name and the dtscov-
cries OF Detective Grimaldi about the
history OF the Perez family in Trint'
dad She proceeded then to the Sc
ances and to Miss Estrilla's attempt
at frightening her out of control.
is that all9" asked McGee.
Yes. Amt 1t euoush?s
We'll. it's suspicious But there's
no real evidence Nothing YOU can
convict on suppose pinch her-and
her brother. too-and give EN- the
Third Degree
See here. Martin MeGee." replied
Rosalie. what have been taktu all
this trouble fer. spendiH my good
time to get her to believe I'm M.
dunn, II amt to be trusted to run
i'tstee al 'i"9i II "nsH III s''5 o"e II
WIN iiiA''
Ia So' feF''u N.''.e' ~
an. ,"taS ! ''a y" ~ "
les li'" ""t u'tS II "a ne u N'.
man 10 if9ta'' VI - '''i' any
"'as III OF "' Spain ''"' you can
use
w ""o ti'"I. Wv II " VEN. An
o'll.I SaS' missing uutsi"'
nat Feeas '''A HAio' '"Hs
No, ! guess no ca" ne spared.
Luck $ Win us Il hola.n 'lSe. / MS
Is 'af'e-'''fles "'''"lh NO" YOU JUS
'aUie H'Hl "dtl minute II "t'.e
tue message GOT peHeii an paper
lAsN were III sue street. "A
'ahiPPoS' 'h'e" Sh"', OF IISht across
me stooP OF a vacant mouse. hosa'l'
SET HefSoi on 'he io"tsl S'ep' oF"eTu
the notebook Which Me"ee produced,
anu Win many purse OF ZIP ana
pro"' composer the loio"'hs mes
prop any eHths ana get iull ihior
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-02-12

she brought JOnn
She had prepared, by special and
subsidiary line OF play. for this vital
move She had been cultlvating Con
stance Hanska. With arts all her
own. Resale broke through the re
serves OF that distressed widow. From
discussion of the murder. Resale led
her on to details Of her married life
From that. she lured Constance into
deeper condolences. which involved the
personal pecularities OF the late Can
tain Hauska such rs his way Of speak
tug. the quality Of his voice. and his
methods with women. When Resale
settled down to The fifth seance she
had in her mind a picture OF John II.
Hanska which was good enough for
any of her purposes
The prelminaries were over; Laugh
ing Eyes had gone her babbling way
back to the land OF spirit. Doctor
Carver held control
"A spirit has been trying to cOmmu-
nicate, but he is a new spirit and not
yet strong He says that the lady's
sickness is not OF the body. It is of
me h'iha. ne "'so - no. aapp'
Jehn was MS name on 'ae iits,' pun
1t IS hafd-"e over mere III ue' MANI
an eHoi'= - d sti am oH 10 60
llf '"ea,al''--' ~, sgs an ,.,,,a aan ,,,0 oaa
SUING S,'e''e' VI 'S' 80 10
hard sob
The silence lasted for half min
ute hosaiie S,i a'ii''n anu ~ - 1',l =.
laousi d 'uii'u'' VIZ gyms 90 ,-''..,,
nv" Na'iie a ','e''. wy -
softer 'h'1 ,'la' .. poN.o' a g.
am 'o"''' va, : al e' s''' NJ. M
stay 'oas. an, iiee S''o ''t e -
Us over ae' '""' . mus '0' -,
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-02-12
CHAPTER XIV.


In the following seance-held the
next afternoon at the special and
plaintiye request of Miss Estrilla--
Rosalie lie Grange reached at last
the very kernel OF the matter.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-02-12

Y e & e I a bic Com
pound did for me.
l suffered dreadful
pains and was very
irreg1lar. l became
alarmed and sent for
Lydia f. Pinkham's
V ge a b lie Com
pound l took 1t reg
ularly until | was
without a cramp or
pain and felt like
another person, and
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-02-12
RUB Y-I1SM

VIII cure your rheumatism and all
kinds OF aches and pains-Neuralgia
Cramps, Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts.
Old Sores, Burns, etc. Antiseptio
Anodyne. Price 25c.-Adv.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-02-12
IN MISERY WITH ECZEMA

Franklinton, La.-"About four years
ago my face broke out in little red
pimples At first the eczema did not
bother. but finally the pimples began
itching and burning and then there
came little raised places. | suffered
untold misery | scratched them I'M
I'll they bled and could not sleep at
night l was ashamed of my face
and ! could not bear to touch it.
Il tried different remedies without
result until tried Cuticura Soap and
Ointment and In six weeks they COM
pletely cured my face. That was
nine months ago, and no sign has APP
peared since (Signedl Mrs. Leola
Stennett, Dec "a 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample of each
free. with sep Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura. Dept L, Boston. Adv.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-02-12
Unpleasant to Hear.

The very sound of some peoples
voices is eXasperating."
quite true Especially when they
say. Move on. or Pay up"
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-02-12

leading into wildernesses of which she
had never dreamed.
Rosaiie held three more seances
with Miss Estrilla before she reached
the final vital one to which all her
diplomaetes had been leading.
John is speaking through the lips
of Resale lie Grange; and Miss Es-
trilla is answering.
Il am stronger now. The flesh In
duence is not yet gone from me. There
was much on my soul. find it hard
to forgive And | know l must-little
lady" Resale had learned from
Constance that little lady" was Cap
tain Hanska's pet name for woman IN
tender relations. and she let it out
as venture
oh. John, But consider how much
| have to forgive All. did you ever
love me- You never answered my
letters "
Il loved you perhaps too much.
over here. We can not lie. was
carried away-and | was married."
Yes Every one knows that now.
You deceived ne 1t Is harder for
me to forgive that than the other
thing
Yes but ! loved 5ou too much-to
risk fatltas you
Was that Why YOU Kept the jewels,
then ?" a hard attack came into Miss
EstriIIass tone L was more than
question. there Vas irony in Il. Rosa
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-02-12
The small tumbler Is responsible
for many of the slips attributed to the
cup

A woman's husband sometimes
causes her almost as much worry az
her dressmaker.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-02-12
THIS W0MAN'S
SICKNESS
Quickly Yielded To Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Baltimore, Md. - am more than
Flad to tell what Lydia E. Pinkham's
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-02-12
From Many, One.

This Is our most valuable fowl"
said the amateur hen farmer.
"A fine bird" remarked the visitor,
trying TO look wise,
Yes. indeed We have named her
f Pluribus tnum"
Why the name7" the visitor ques
toned
She came from the only egg that
hatehad OF So IN the .asahator"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-05

a, HE passions of best produce many cruelties
But we advise readers be slow to believe tenth
part charges and counecharges that have been
Gill be made of atrocities in the wars wake.
Not all who make these charges wilful slanderers
But their vision is disturbed
little while ago for example reading daily
of how brutality German officials and soldiers were
creating American tourists caught in the war tide
But that only these tales false but
that unexpectedly every American return
ing Germany tells OF the exceptional courtesy and kind
ness with which Americans treated there
Except the few days the wars beginning when
every German official had his hands full with getting the
troops started the consideration shown for Americans in Ger
many only all that could ask. but actually went
beyond what might reasonably have been expected The
between the first reports and the confirmed truth has
made very feeling in this country for the German
people.
So now. when read tales OF alleged German brualsn
in the wake Of the armys march, accept them-NOT
Since chiefly OF the Germans that these atrocy tales
being told needn't speak OF the other armies
cept to suggest equal caution in believing i'll.
War is bad enough best bad that doesn't need
lies distortions TO condemn II.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-05
Kick Out the Hamilton Gang

urging the defeat of the Lafe Hamilton ring the
primaries Tuesday, The Star is guided by nonpartisan
motives entirely.
The republicans do their party greater service
than get rid of the gang politicians. such Bill Gay
for prosecutor, Bill Sickcs for county clerk, etc.
From political standpoint, would be the interest
of the republicans defeat the Hamilton ring and nominate
whose records putrid.
From the county's standpoint, it would be most
wholesome thing that has happened for years.
1t would saving $4,000 year in the office con-
trolcd for years by the Sickes family would
the prosecutors office who would give comfort and
aid to Hamilton duplcy and dubious practices. It's time
for the republicans clean house Get rid Hamilton
outfit and get rid OF God Hates Coward" Humphrey
That's the only way the G. O. P. hope regain conf
dence.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-05
Good Sport Cheated

HE minor results Of the that give disappointment
the necessary postponement Of the flight across the
Atlantic and the yacht for the Americas cup
perhaps than the latter, because OF its novelty
II is very sporty dea this promised attempt to see IL
man fly across the II appeals intensely to the
spirit OF adventure and offers spectacular of
IN a daring field of endeavor
But who knows what surprises in air flight war itself
may bring out? Quite early in the progress the
human imagination conceived the chance ear
battles would day be fought in the clouds
And that is bringing this speculation to the
test who guess what surprises may be in store3
MATTER don't foro., th.. No.,
members
Vote Mills
and Chadwick ' ~
OLE HANSON defeat Wesley LoRMER andp.,
There doubt about that We're
candidates " W
6ETcHER THEY'LL resolutions eo,
eeIection the nothing "
~ As st. Petersburg
and feed them while fighting
for
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-05


WAR" cried the old gentleman
In Canadian club smoking room,
is a curse and disgrace"
Having thus delivered himself,
he rose and left the room. his fine
old face showing signs OF strong
emotion.
Gentleman seems to feel rather
deeply on the subject" said a trav.
eler. who had been listening to his
remarks.
He does" assented one OF the
members.
HAS he lost some near relative
through the war;" inquired the
commercial
He as" replied the other.
oracularly.
who was III" asked the querist.
lis wife's first 'usband!" was
the reply.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-05
MOST ANYTHING.

After spending several days
searching the markets for some for.
eign commodity that has not been
affected by the war. have found
there has been no advance noted
In the price OF German measles.
Tho war has brought on one
good thing for the women anyway.
All the gang that used TO stand IN
front OF cigar storos and saloons 10
pipe the women off as they came
past, now spend their time in front
OF bulletin boards.
DAILY SPROUTS FROM THE I
Hl0HBRoW
The man who attempts 10
sharpen his wits on a simpleton
not unfrequently makes a dull i'm.
preston.
Tho Usual Way
A group OF Seattle physicians
were swapping stories.
"An unfortunate man." said one,
was seized suddenly on the street
with cramps. He was hurried. de.
spite his protests. to a hospital.
The physicians there looked him
over. pocked him and said:
I'VE may as well remove your
appendix"
Is 1t necessary asked the
trembling victim.
IT'S not necessary, said one
physician, but It is customary.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-05
Inthe Editors
Mail
HERE'S A BOUQUET

Editor The Star: Your article,
TT Happened In Seattle" on tho
first page of Thursdays edition. Is
certainly very commendabic. II
seems strange that the very men
who should show chivalry and pro.
lection to women and children are
the ones who sometimes place au.
thority above kindness and consid.
Grafton.
II does me good 10 note the part
The Star is taking on behalf OF the
side that ia the weaker and op-
pressed.
The doctrine of universal love To.
ward the neighbor IN never more
needed than now. Mans greatness
IL only In that proportion as the
service he renders his fellow men
unselfishly.
Tho Star seems TO be doing fits
part Keep II up.
WALDO LOOM.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-05
JEW is HONORED

PETROGRAD. Sept. "a Jewish
medical student OF Wilma, named
osnas, has been decorated with the
military cross of ST. George for saw.
Ing the colors OF his regiment in
the fighting in East Prussia. He
was badly injured and ms he was
carried from the field the com
mander telegraphed ahead TO the
doctors to do everything possible to
save "Osnas, the hero"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-05
Oh, co ON, NOW

WASHINGTON. Sept. 5.--A pro
tsst against the Jokes and iibes
American newspapers aim at Tur-
10y was voiced here today by the
Turkish ambassador.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-05
ABOUT NORTH YAKIMA

Editor The Star; am writing
relative to the fake advertisements
for men in North Yakima and the
rest OF the county.
There are two men TO every
tree here. and two and three men
to every hop vine. Anybody com.
ing here seeking work will find
that what ! say is true.
Men are pouring into North Yak
ina from all parts OF tho United
States. There Is no work and the
railroads are making all the
money. j. 7. HOPKINS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-05
LEAGUE OUT FOR
AUTO BUS PLAN

The Public Ownership league at
the Labor Temple last night reso-
luted IN favor OF Erickson's auto
bus plan. The councilmen told
them the bus line sure will be
working soon.
SO confident is Erickson OF its
going through that he told the
council yesterday during the con-
sideration OF an appeal to the SUI
preme court on the s., r. a s. fran
chise decision. that he was no
longer interested In the common
user Fourth av. fight. as the buses
would fill the bill better than cars.
anyway.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-05
PINCH GIRL SPY

LONDON, Sept. "a German
girl, about II. was captured by Eng
lish soldiers at La Croix. She had
maps and plans OF the roads and
bridges about Paris In her posses
sion. Because he made gesture
to take something out OF his pocket
instead OF throwing up his hands
when ordered. a German spy. dress
cd In an English uniform, was shot
by an English officer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-05

6ETcHER THEY'LL resolutions boosting the suprer.
that Phi Delta Phi banquet who are
teeecton Oh the banquet has nothing political
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-05

As st. on 10000 600
while fighting
for ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-05

Too hot to make a single
unnecessary step. Phone your
WANT AID to THE STAR.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-05

OLE HANSON defeat Wesley LoRMER Jones' the s,nso,
There Is doubt certain about r.,
bther candidates. " -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-05
THANKS The STAR

Editor The Star: wish 10
thank The Star for It's recent edi-
torial eneitied I'VE Are With You,
Woodrow" SYDNEY STRONG.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-11
MkIng Ricllnr,I liz
ANOTHER RICHMOND MOTHER
MADE HAPPY

condition. lie had tried everything he
could buy and everything any ono
would recommend to him for his trou-
bles. But all he ever tried did not seem
to reach his case; but, TO the contrary.
he seemed to be getting worse and
worse all the time. until he read about
the Great Quaker Remedies at Ira
giles drug store and OF the wonderful
results being derived from them; de-
cided to give them trial: called in and
had talk about his case, ana was
told his case was like thousands OF
others the Quaker Remedies had cured
Decided to give them trial; purchased
one bottle Of the Quaker Herb Extract,
and after taking the one bottle the
mother called back after the rest Of
the treatment. and said: MY son says.
after taking that one bottle of medi-
cine, his headache and pains are all
gone, and now he can eat anything he
wants without hurting him, and wants
To praise the Quaker Herb Extract for
what il has done for him"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-11
Through What Gu a k e +
Herb Extract Did for
Her Son

Mrs. Mary Garland reported the case
of her son. Mr.. ]. Garland. who resides
at II. Il. ID. No. 8. Richmond. Va. as
follows: "My son has suffered with ca
tnrrh OF tho head, throat and stomach
for years. For three years he has suf-
fered with constant headaches all the
time. had severe coughing spells. and
his stomach was in such a terrible con-
dtion lie got so he could not eat
scarcely anything-in fact, anything he
ate he could not retain 1t, and at times
even Il glass of water would crnnp him
almost to death. Said time and again
she would lave TO stand over him and
apply II cloths, and 1t would look like
every Il: mute would be his end, he
would safer such agony. Also had
pains in the back and limbs; In fact,
was getting in a very weak. down
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-11
WITH THE FARMERS
BY Prof. w. F. MASSEY

soda and fifty pounds of murinte of pot
ash an acre. You are young farm
err and should study the matter of plant
according to tho plant food In tho ar
ticie rather than tho brand name. You
cnnnot afford to use n -grado fer
tilizcr. with q lot OF filler I'm It Tor
truck crops. but need one that haa no
hller. but what naturally belongs in
the materials used. Plant peas as ear
iy as you can work tho soil In good
order. III In January. and use tho Alaska
pea. Plant potatoes as early In Feb
runry rs the soil is in good condition,
but do not work II wet soil You can
get good seed In Norfolk of both peas
and potatoes.
Planting Pecans.
Have two acres of clay loan, on
which ] am thinking OF putting pecan
trees. Kindly give your opinion as to
tho advisability of this, and state
method of planting and distance apart,
best varieties, and whether seedlings
or buddcd plants should be used
If you expect to make the plantation
ns - commercial matter, viii say that
have very little faith in the craze
for planting pecans. For home use q
few trees may be desirable. You
should plant budded trees, of course,
for tho seedlings may he good, hut
more probably poor. Stuart and Van
Deman arc good varieties. and almost
any Southern nurscryman can furnish
tho trees. Plant them thirty feet
apart each way. The make a few
nuts In about sixtcen years. When all
tho pecan trees that have been plant
cd in the South during the past twenty
years all get into bearing, ] hardly
think tho market price for the nuts
will be profitable.
Forms of P,ospIioric Acid.
II have a great deal of my land In
oats and clover to cut for hay and
follow with corn. What IL the best
kind OF phosphate to usc on the corn.
Thomas or acid phosphate" II your
land has not been lined In lato years.
1t will pay best 10 use the Thomas
phosphate literally, since 1t carries
from 40 70 so per cent OF free lime.
and Will, to that extent, tend to sweet
EN- your soil. But I notice that you
ask which OF these 10 apply before
blowing tho land? would say
neither. but pillow first and harrow In
the fertilizer afterwards.