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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-10-08


interfere In your love affairs-but II
they's war and they try to take the
town. you can count on me-"
"oh. thank you." she said. bowling
satirically. And do you expect q
war;"
Not with that bunch OF hombresi"
returned Bud, waving q disparasing
hand toward the noise OF the shouting.
At this she broke down and laughed.
Evidently she was not so fearful of
discovery after all.
you forget. sir" she said. that I
am a Mexican!"
Then. as he failed to show any signs
or contrftion. she changed her mood
again.
But waltz" she ran on, her eyes
flashing. Perhaps we are not so eager
TO defend our government len we
have a new one every year. But II the
men who are gathering In Chihuahua
invade our country, you will find that
as Sonorans those men will fight to
the death.
You laugh because you do not un.
derstand. But why should we So
norans fight side by side with the
federals and rurales? Are they not
the soldiers OF Diaz. who have simply
changed to another master! That
Manuel del Rey was last year hunting
down Maderistas in the hills: now he
is fighting for Madero! And tomor.
row? Who can say?"
She shrugged her shoulders scorn.
fully. and Hooker perceived that she
was In earnest In her dislike OF the
dashing captain, but prudence warned
him TO say nothing II he would escape
being drawn into the quarrel.
mol" she went on, after an expec-
tant pause, let the rurales pursue
these bandits-they are hired for that
purpose! But IL 0rozco and Salazar
join this ladron, Bernardo Bravo, and
seek 10 capture our towns, then. Senior
Americana. you will see real war and
men fighting to the death! All, you
laugh again-you are a Texan and
judge us Sonorans by the cowardly
Chihuahuans-but II is the truth. And
]. for one" she added naively. would
be almost glad to have war Do you
know why? To see II you would really
defend mel"
She smiled. looking frankly into his
eyes, and Bud blushed TO the roots OF
his hair. but once again he held his
peace.
What. senor!" she bantered; you
do not speak? Surely, then, your
friend De Lancey was wrong when
he said you would save me! For look,
Mr.. Hooker. / am promised to marry
dear Phil; but how can manage that
when Manuel del Rey Is watching met
1t is impossible. is 1t not?"
Seems so," muttered Bud, and In
the back OF his head he began to think
quickly. Here was the fountainhead
of his misfortunes, and II she had her
way she would lay all his plans In
ruins-and even then not marry Phil
In fact. from the light way she spoke,
he sensed that she did not intend to
marry him. Her grudge was against
Manuel del Rey who drove away all
her lovers.
WELL" he ventured, there's no
rush. reckon-Phil's enlisted for five
years"
Hal" she cried CONTEMPORARY; !
"and do you think he will server Mol
At a word from me he will Zee TO the !
border and ! shall Join him In the
United Statesl"
"What2" demanded Bud; Phil do
sertl"
ITO be continued)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-10-08
The Land of Broken PrOn1iS'
A Stirring Story of the
Mexican Revolution
coovrisht. MA By Franz A. Munsey.l

When you get this shall be far away.
] must have been mad. but II Is too late
now. Rather than be executed I have
enlisted as a rural But I shall try TO be
brave for her sake. Take care Of her,
Bud-for mel PHIL.
Bud read II through again and medl-
tated ponderously. Then he folded 1t
up and thrust It in his pocket.
"Muchas gracias, senior captain" he
said. saluting and turning upon his
heel; and while all the Mexicans mar
veled at the inscrutable ways Of Amer
icanos, he mounted and rode away.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-10-08
Ito be continued)

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suggested In London a. q means Of
stopping the continual fatalities In the
streets. but wouldn't '1eepofLths
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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-10-08
A HARD
DIAMOND
BY EVERETT p. CLARKE

The history OF the Rainsley diamond
is unique. IL received Its name from
Joseph Ralnsley, who was Its first and
for long while Its only possessor. He
went 10 South Africa with his wife
and two little children to make his for
tune. leased some land aud began to
hunt for diamonds. lie picked up
nothing but very small stones Tor
awhile TIL one day he found one OF
extraordinary size. II was MS big as
an acorn.
Rainsley was unwise enough to show
the stone to John Brndner. neighbor.
Indeed, he was not sure u was dia-
mond until Bradner told him SO.
The next day hainsley was surpris'
ed at a visit OF Bradner with consta-
Die who had search warrant Tor the
diamond, Bradner having put IN
claim that the stone hnd been round
on MS land ana ne was tne ngntiui
owner. Mrs Rainsiey' taxing III the
situation ana knowing thht "hat they
sought was IN ner own purehu orh"e''
took IL when the searching party was
at another part OF the mousse ana drop.
ped IL IN ehink between TWO logs Oh
Wnlcn the mousse WIS puliI
Inc diamond was no' 'ouno'
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prop'eh peiore 'neni. ine s'one was
fortune III i'se'i. ou' un'es' ."ey
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on 'ne s"ainer WIN mem WIS
youns r"s''snn,"n haneu Iu'.s' "uo
"o" s's r"'ns"' soou WI" W pa'
,ns 'sp''a' ".""''o" " "'''e JIMMY
''a'hse'' as"h ,ou' years anu :" ,n'S
way oecame hiina'e win 'ne fanny
Cu''s 'hiAeu s'eh. ue"' aoou. uo"
W ou'"' 0us'ouis oniees' "rs' hains'
"! p'aeeu Suen eonhuenee III n's neu
Gus ana experience IN smuggling tnat
sue "sAcu n'u' u nc nau ever enous"t
OF eoheehiihs sinai uu.iao'e srucies
IN p'aster orhanehs' Iu'ts saiu uhat
NE had not but thought u wouid De
good way Iheh ne began 10 uIk
about plaster cass, harping on the SUD
Ject I'LL Mrs kainsley grew suspicious.
and. her suspicious once being aroused,
she was soon sure that Cults was
Bradners agent and would INFORM
the customs officers that they were
smuggling diamond concealed In
plaster image.
The night before reaching port they
smashed the Image. and Rainsley con.
cluded to carry Il In his mouth AS he
and his wife ana children stepped
ashore they were Invited into room.
where all their baggage was taken.
The baggage having been carefully ex'
ahmed. they were all searched. but
nothing discovered. hainsley had the
stone well tucked away Tar back on
one side OF his mouth ana gave no evil
dence In speech or otherwise OF Its be-
ing there- lie was congratniating MIN
sell that he had got his fortune safely
through when ne was arrested on
charge made by CUTS that he had
stolen money from MIN CUTS deciar'
ed that he had lost BANK DIS the mum
oers OF "hich NE gave. one OF the
bllls WIS tOunu III hulnhieys pocket
The citizen., 1914-11-27
Slaughter Of Phea.ants.

A slaughter Of pheasants unequaled
In the history Of Massachusetts,, except
possibly for one year-1907-when this
game bird was practically exter-
minated, was the prediction made at
the statehouse a few days ago. says
the Boston Transcript. Three thou
sand pheasants were killed on the re-
cent opening day Of the season, and
the fish and game commission estimate
that as many more will fall before the
guns of 'sportsmen" before the law
becomes effective again.
Hunters have had no difficulty in
killing the pheasants. which, pro-
tected for years by the state law.
have been made as tame as the barn.
yard fowl. Thousands Of men and
boys have gone into the fields and
woods.
The citizen., 1914-11-27

man. If there Is anything on your
mind, speak 1t out. That's my method
and have no patience for riddles"
There is just this on my mind, Mr..
Brand" he said. Reynolds went broke
today, flat-you understand, fiat. He
went broke on Henning g tip. and Hen.
ming Is your broker. Reynolds lost
$4,000; every cent he had in the
world. and you won two hundred thou.
sand. That's what's on. my mind. Mr..
Brand"
well, what about it7" the million
aire asked sharply. He glowered at
Dick and thrust ont his Jaw men.
acingly.
I don't know what about It," replied
the reporter still quietly. but with his
face in just as threatening proximity
as Brands. 'I'm here to find out"
Brand side-stepped the issue.
You told Reynolds that?" he In
quired.
Il told him what you won. yes. About
his own losses guess he was pretty
well informed"
The millionaire took out his cigar
case and rendered It to Dick in a GIN
gerly, matter-of-fact way. The report
er declined, and Brand lighted his
cigar with a deliberate movement. He
The citizen., 1914-11-27
RUSSIANS HALT
Won H|NDENBURG
Reinforcements Turn Tide of
Battle Between vistuIa
and Marta Rivers.
Petrogad Now Counting Upon
Decisive Victory.
--latest Summary

That the Germans advance toward
Warsaw has been checked is indi-
Gated by an announcement at Berlin
that "in Poland the appearance of Rus.
sian reinforcements Is postponing the
decision of the battle"
Gumbinnen. In East Prussia, has
been captured by the Russians. accord
Ing to a press dispatch from Petro-
grad, but so far there has been no OH
cial confirmation of this report.
I Wintry weather has given the in
undated fields in the battle region OF
Belgium coating of ice, and the fight
Ing has been reduced to cannonading,
which has brought no material change
in the situation.
Heavy fighting in the Argonne
region, in France, is mentioned in off,
cial reports from Berlin and Paris
The Berlin report asserts that in this
region the Germans are gaining
ground step by STEP" The Paris re-
port says that violent attacks by both
sides have been without result.
A victorious advance by the British
forces operating along the Persian
Gulf is announced in an official state
ment at London, which declares that
the Turkish forces encountered have
been put to flight. The same announce
ment reports the repulse of a British
force which sought to take a railway
terminus in German East Africa.
-
state that the Turks are continuing
their advance upon Batum, the Rus
sian port on the Black Sea. and tnat a
Turkish force has reached the Suez
Canal.
The citizen., 1914-11-27
DISCRIMINATING Prairie Dogs.

A correspondent in South Dakota
writes that in his part of the country
the automobile has been found a great
success as a prairie dog exterminator.
A piece of hose slipped onto the ex-
haust conducts the gases into the dog
hole for a few minutes. when the hole
is covered with earth That Is enough
for the dog. OF course some automo.
blles are more efficient in this sort
of work than others, and the machine
with an exhaust that will kill dog
might find favor in some parts Of the
country as well as on the prairie; but
manufacturers are not likely to lay
much stress on this feature of their
machine. Scientific American.
The citizen., 1914-11-27
A cateehIsm.
Q. What is a treaty?

Q. What is treaty?
A. A treaty is solemn covenant be-.
tween nations.
Q. Why the solemnity?
A. 1t costs nothing and 1t makes the
Joke that much richer.
@. BY whom are treaties framed?
A. BY plenipotentiaries.
@. What do plenipotentiaries sitting
about table scrupulously refrain
from until after their pictures have
been taken?
A. Laughter.
@. What economic significance. II
any, have treaties?
A. They are written on parchment
and parchment Is .sheepskin, SO that
great many treaties being signed up
makes for easier money among the
farmers, an important class.-New
York Evening Post.
The citizen., 1914-11-27
JAps READY TO SEND ARMY.
Big Force Awaits Call To Aid Allies
In Europe.


London.-Arthur Diosy, founder Of
the Japan Society and an authority on
Anglo-Japanese affairs, says in state
ment that Japan is ready to furnish
a large army If it is found necessary
to increase the allied forces in Eu-
rope. "The Japanese Army Is in a
complete state of readiness" says Mr..
Diosy, land If it is necessary to in
crease the allied forces in Europe the
Japanese are willing and ready to sup
ply Immediately large, admirably
equipped and highly trained army The
Trans-Siberian Railway and an ample
supply of Japanese steamships make
the transportation of 100000 men in
two months easy"
The citizen., 1914-11-27
(To BE coNTINUED)
sandlt.s Heart Was Touched.

A highwayman who held up Sam
uel Durocher Of Philipstown, in Mill
Plain. near Brewster, had heart" |"
Because he was a cripple the gun
man, after taking everything valuable
Durocher had in his clothes. split the
spoils with him. Durocher had an
arm taken of by railroad cars three
months ago. AS he was walking to
Brewster to get train home the foot
pad halted him. After he took $21. a
watch. and necktie pin from Durocher
he relented when Durocher told him
he hadn't worked in three months, and
said: well. we'll go halves" He
returned the watch and $11. but kept
the pin and $1O.-Philipstown (Pa)
Dispatch to New York Herald.
The citizen., 1914-11-27
BELIEVE HOUR FIXED
WHY MANY SOLDIERS scoRN TO
AVOID DANGER.
Fated to Die When Their Time comesr
They See No Use In Any Endeav.
or to Evade the Summons OF
the Death Angel.

Soldiers are often heard to say. 1T
l am going to be shot, shall be shot"
Wilberforce. an officer in the British
army during the Indian mutiny. said
that he never met but three men who
carried into practice the adage. One
Of those men was a friend, who, on
Wilberforce's arrival In front OF Delhi,
proposed a ride to show him the pick.
cts. assuring him that the journey was
safe. AS they rode along Wilberforce
suddenly heard the ping of q bullet.
quickly followed by . second and q
third.
Hello, what does this meanf" he
asked.
"Oh, 1t is only the rife pits; we are
Just on their line of fire." answered
the friend.
Instantly Wilberforce whipped up
his steed and galloped into a safe
place. Turning Ground. he saw that
his friend had dismounted and was
picking up the whip that Wilberforce
had dropped. Having done that, he
slowly remounted and walked his
horse into the place where Wilber
force was awaiting him.
On another occasion live shell
came inside a siege battery and began
burying itself in the ground. Every
body went down except this fatalist.
Lie down, you fool" the men
called out Removing his cigar from
his mouth. said the fatalist, Il am not
going to put myself out for" The
sentence was interrupted by the ex-
plosion of the shell. A fragment tore
OFF piece of the standing mans trou-
sers. He pointed to the torn portion
as an illustration of the truth Of the
adage.
The other man who lived up to this
fatalist doctrine was seen by Wilber-
force standing still to light cigar in
the middle of a street down which a
heavy fire was pouring. Wilberforce.
who was under shelter, called to him
to come under cover. He looked up
and said:
"How often have told you that II l
am to be shot shall be shot whether
l am where am or under Govern"
Then. taking out another match, he
finished the lighting process which his
friend had interrupted
The third instance occurred at the
Delhi bank on the day of the assault.
Seated on the steps of the bank be-
tween two men, was Wilberforce's
most intimate friend The houses op-
posite were thickly lined with Sepoy
rebels, who kept up a harassing fire.
to which the three men were directly
exposed.
Wilberforce called to them to join
him under the shelter of a wall The
friend answered. .If am to be shot,
l shall be, no matter where am"
Scarcely had he spoken when his
companions were killed. He himself
was not touched, though seven bullets
struck one companion and two the
other. He called attention to the fact
as a proof Of the truth of his theory.
The citizen., 1914-11-27
JEWS INVITED TO BE TURKS.
Ottoman Empire Offers Right OF
Naturalization To Russians.

New York.-The Turkish Govern
ment has assured the State Depart.
ment at Washington that 1t will not
expel Russian Jews residing in the
Ottoman Empire. but will permit them
to become naturalized Turkish sub
jects en- bloc, 1t was announced, here
by the American Jewish Commission
The committee stated that 5000 Jews
in Jaffa alone have already applied
for permission to take advantage OF
this decision. More than $4,000 Rus
sian Jews are residents of the Pal.
estine region alone, 1t was said.
The citizen., 1914-11-27
INSIST ON ANTWERP INDEMNITY.
Germans, It Is Thought, May Hold
Burgomaster Prisoner.

Amsterdam, Holland.-The Handels-
blad learns that the Germans are still
insisting that Antwerp pay war levy
of $10,00O,000. and Deputy Burgomas-
ter Franck has refused until he is as
sured that the Germans will make no
more requisitions for supplies.
The situation has reached a dead
lock and is strained, and it is feared
that M. Franck may suffer the same
fate as Burgomaster Max of Brussels,
who, because of the non-payment of the
Brussels indemnity, was taken a
prisoner to Germany.
The citizen., 1914-11-27
Lono Water FIumes.

Fumes Of the v-type are extensive
ly used in California. transporting an
nually about 11O.O0O.OOo feet Of lumber
from the mountains to the valley.
Some Of those in the Southern Sierras
are so miles In length. Such fumes
are said TO cost betwsan $4,000 and
5000 per mila
The citizen., 1914-11-27

"HeIp? Why Does He Need Helpr
puffed it slowly once or twice with
contemplative mien, then stepped
quickly up to Meade. facing him with
challenging look. ss.
young man." he said sharply, II am
here tonight In answer to a message
from Reynolds. My business with Rey-
nolds Is for him and me; not for you.
If you want to play the good Samari-
tan, l have no objection. 1t Is very
laudable Of you, but I'll do my own
charity work in my own way. If you
take my advice. you'll step out of this
affair tonight and let Reynolds and /
settle 1t ourselves"
what intend to do. just want to let
you know, however, that am here to
throw out life line II one is needed.
That's my line OF business to some ex-
tent. and I've got some pretty good
life-savers back Of me-the magazine
mentioned. can throw out the line
and If the rescue Job is too big for me.
there will be plenty OF. help behind
Just remember that" he finished, as
Reynolds step was heard at the top Of
the stairs.
Meade started for his coat and hat
Hello, Brand" called Reynolds, as
he descended. and as he caught sight
Of Dick. You're not going? Why,
you can't get q train back at this time
OF night. Dick. Besides, you must stay
and see Jane"
Dick continued his preparations for
departure.
"You and Brand have some business
to discuss. Bob. and I'll see you in the
morning."
Nonsense, nothing of the kind, you
etay right here" his friend insisted.
"Well be through our business soon.
won't we, Brandt"
"Why, yes" answered the million
aire amiably enough. HE doesn't
have to go on my account"
II should say not" Bob decided.
"You go upstairs. Dick. to my den.
IL IN luo LEOut VI TIC uOubo. AOtb 70
smoke and plenty to read. I'll call you
when we're through. Janell be home
by that time, too"
very WE'LL" Meade assented. He
smiled as he glanced at the million
aire. "I'll close the door. SO you don't
need to worry, Mr.. Brand"
Brands laugh was void of mirth, but
he answered with fine sarcasm and
self-assurance.
"Any time you make me worry,
young man, I'll retire from business" !"
Thank you." said Dick, as he as
cended the stairs. that makes me all
the more eager to seek the oppor-
tunity."
Reynolds walked to the table and
poured out some brandy. "Have
some?" he asked curtly. holding q
glass towards the millionaire.
mo. thanks; it's little late for me.
You're going pretty strong to that
stun, aren't you. Reynolds?"
"Oh, / don't know" Bob answered
tartly, mot SO strong but that can
take care Of myself. guess. Where
are the ladies?"
The citizen., 1914-11-27


time."
Reynolds set his glass down with q
bang.
You'll 60 when I'm finished, Brand,
and not BEFORE" he exclaimed. II know
just what I'm talking about, and
know just what I'm going to do. and
all the brandy In this bottle, or a
whole case Of it wouldn't make the
facts any different. Your little pleas
antries are taken for just what they
are worth. / may return a few Of
them before I'm finished. but in the
meantime. just make yourself at home
and listen. 1t doesn't matter what you
think promised to do. or what ought
to do. / have made up my mind that
I'm entitled to half the money that
you made through my fraudulent re-
port on cement for the Pecos river
dam. was employed by an honest
firm and paid an honest mans salary
to make genuine report on the ce-
ment that went into that work. / sold
myself too cheap. That was to your
advantage for the time being. Now, II
you'd have been on the level. regard
less of how big $40. 900 looked to me at
that time. you would have made an
even split with me Of your own voli-
ton, but you didn't. Forty thousand
dollars did look like an awful lot of
money to me then. but since I've been
mixed up with you and your kind. I
can see where you've had little bit
the best OF 1t. I've got pretty good
house. and you've got better one.
The citizen., 1914-11-27
GERMANS AGAIN BoMBARD LIsAu
Many Women and Children Are Killed,
Says Havas Agency.

Paris.-A dispatch to the Havas
Agency from Petrograd says:
"Advices received mere from Libau
are to the effect that the Germans
have opened second bombardment
on the city. which was especially d.
rected against the most open and
populous quarters.
"A great many inoffensive persons,
principally women and a number Of
children, were killed. The exact num-
ber of the fatalities is not yet known" !"
The citizen., 1914-11-27
cHoLERA HOUND IN PRUSSIA.
Disease Said To Have Appeared Also
In SiIesia.

Paris.-Several cases Of cholera are
reported to have appeared In Prussia
and Upper Silesia, according to dis
patch from Basle, Switzerland, to the
Havas News Agency. Two deaths from
the disease thus far have occurred In
those districts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-16
Teachers Selected
for Training Class

Superintendent E. U, Graft has selected
the members of the teachers training
class for this year and has notified those
who were accepted to attend the general
teachers meeting and make ready for
work
Those selected, out OF many applicants,
all OF whom could not be taken into the
small class 1t Is necessary to have are:
kindergarten, Inez Cashiers. Elizabeth
Cogan, Marjorie Foote Gertrude Schem-
erhorn, Margaret Solomon, Cccile
Thomas Charlotte Tompkins, Mabel Van
Brunt, Gwendolyn Wolfe; grade, Velista
Presson, Florence Emmett, Ruth Hol-
quist, Margaret Weyermann. Louise
Raabe Mary Browne, Fay Harrow, Mad
cline Metz Margaret Tonge, Mildred
Whited.
The trainers receive n slight compen-
sation. After they graduate they are
usually placed on the regular teaching
staff.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-16
Personal Mention.

Twin daughters were born Saturday
morning to Mr.. and Mrs David y.
Mcgowan. Mrs. Mcgowan was formerly
Miss Violet Joslyn
Mrs Effie steen Kittelson will spend
the week at Wahoo, Neb., where she will
give readings at the Saunders County
Teachers Institute
Mr.. and Mrs. 5. ID. Beck and Mary NJ.
Beck left last evening for their home at
Oregon, ILL.,, to join a family reunion, the
occasion being the celebration of their
parents golden wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Caldwell landed In
New York from their trip to Panama
and are now in Tioga, Pa, where their
children and Mis- Vessels have been
staying with Mrs. H. NJ. Caldwell.
A daughter. Anne Page, was born
last Saturday to Or. and Mrs. John II.
Trinder. Mrs. Trinder was formerly Miss
Mamie Page. DIR. Trinder, who belongs
to the medical corps of the army, ar
rived Monday from Galveston, will be
here until November. when they leave for
the Philippines.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-16
Nebles Safe at the
Capital Of Denmark

Sophus Neble, ST.. whose wife under
went an operation in a Copenhagen hos
pital about the time the war broke out,
was relieved Friday night TO receive
telegram from Senator Hitchcock at
Washington. who said that all the Nebles
were safe and quite we'll at the Danish
capital According to a letter from Mr..
Neble's daughter. dated August and
just received here Mrs. Neble was still
In the hospital at that time, but improv-
ing rapidly. Tho daughter was then at
a bathing resort near Copenhagen. Hans
Neble, brother of Sophus, is also at
Copenhagen with his wife and son, Owe.