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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-01-14

Field goals-Kenzler, 8; Oliphant,
3; Dillon, Goodbar. Ellis.3; Leffel, Egg
lin, Coffing.
Foul goals-Oliphant,S Coffing, S,
Referee-Diddel (Wabash).
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-01-14
BOSTON MAINTAINS
LEAD At GARFIELD
ARFiElD STANDING

Yesterdays Results
In fast and spectacular game Bos-
ton defeated Washington 1875. The
game was won by the sensational
goal shooting of Miller and Vogelsong
each scoring three field goals. Petit.
bone and Foster did the best work for
Washington. Score:
Field goals-t-,, Miller, 8; (W)
Pettibone, l; Harper l.
Foul goals-tB) Vogelsong, 3;
"'''er 'W> Pettiben, 2.
Referee-Leiboldt
..,niea -own Cleveland
In game featured by the playing
of Hafner and Portner for the win.
ners and Mcbride and Bailey for the
losers Cleveland lsot to Philadelphia
Score:
Field goals-(P) Porter, 3; Hafner,
2; Bailey. l.
Long, 5; Mcbride, 2; Chapple.
Referee-Leiboldt.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-01-14
GET q
Many Big Leaguers Sign
Federal Contracts.

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 1.-THE Fed
eral League has twenty-one major
ing to a statement made here by
Charles Weegham and William Wal
ker, owners of the Chicago outlaw
league team. They refuse to give out
any of the names other than those al
ready made public.
Weegham declared that the stars
will be scattered among the various
teams of the league to bring about
as evenly balanced an organization as
is possible. The magnates came here
to confer with E. f. Gates. counsel
for the league. Today they met Pres
ident Gilmore at Pittsburgh.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-01-14
THROWING

Improvement in goal throwing has
been shown by the high school
basketball squad which goes to An
derson Friday. Goal shooting has
been practiced. The team will go to
Anderson Friday at HAS o'clock &C
companied by Director Nohr.
The Richmond players have been
defeated three times and victors four
times. Such schools as Hamilton, O.,
Stivers, of Dayton, and Muncie are
strong teams with whom the locals
will battle.
Following is the list of games to be
played:
son.
January 24-Muncie at Richmond.
January 30-Hamilton at Rich
mond
February 6-Anderson at Rich
mond
February 14-Marion at Richmond.
February 20-Richmond at Hamilton.
February 27-Stivers at Richmond.
March 6-Rushville at Richmond.
March 13-RichmOnd at New Cas-
tie.
March 2O--New Castle at Rich
mond
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-01-14
AMERICAN ATHLETES
CONTINUE VICTORIES

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Jan. IA
The All-American track and field
team now touring the Australian con
tinent, continues to pile up athletic
victories, according to advices receiv-
ed today.
At a meet held yesterdayat Wagan
III, Templeton. an American, won the
high jump, clearing ; feet and II
inches. Powell, member of the Bos'
ton A. c. easily won the half mile
from a large field of starters. Caugh
ely, another American, won the shot
put and hammer throw. The only de
feat suffered by the United States
athletes wa sthe loss of the 120 yard
hurdles which was won by keddel, the
Australian champion.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-01-14
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

State of Indiana, Wayne County. SIS. ::
In the matter of the estate of Alex
ander j. Druley deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned has been appointed by the
Wayne Circuit court as administrator
of the estate of Alexander J. Druley.
deceased, late of Wayne county. In
diana. Said estate is probably solvent.
JESSE +. DRULEY, Administrator.
STUDY & STUDY, Attys.
(jan14-212S)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-01-14
NOT A FAIR FIGHT.
SAYS ED BARROWS

NEW YORK, Jan. 14.-Ed Barrows,
president of the International league.
in a statement today concerning the
proposed invasion Of the Federal
league of three International league
cities-Toronto, Baltimore and Buffa
lO-declared that the new leagues
leaders were not fighting fairly. and
predicted that their tactics will only
bring them to grief
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-01-14

WANTED-Work in private family or
housekeeper by widow. Call 1140
Ridge street 1872
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WADDELL NEARS END

PITTSBURG, Jan. 14.-Of all the
baseball characters, the qaintest was
George f. (Rube) Waddell, who is
now paying the price of his years of
nighthawking and revelry. RUDE is
now lying a victim of tuberculosis in
a local sanatarium. His days are few,
but those who know him best say he
will greet the grim reaper with grin
and a joke.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-01-14
GROH WITH REDS

CINCINNATI, Jan. 14.-Heinie Groh
second baseman of the Cincinnati
Reds, has signed a contract to play
with the team for the next three sea
sons. Groh exhibited three liberal of
fers from different Federal league
clubs.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-01-14

WANTED-Young or middle aged men
to sell stock for Gaar Nursuries,
Cambridge City, in and around
Richmond. Can average SIS to $25
per week. Address Gaar Nursery
Co, Cambridge City. 1877
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Tonight the |. II. G. and Panhandles
will play off their match Much in
terest is centered in this contest as
the Panhandles are but one game
ahead of the |. II. G.. five
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-01-14
BUSINESS CLASSIFIED

Shurley's Large Moving Vans
- to IA North stu street Phone 1886.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-01-14
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
TO ROLLER SKATE

The Girls Athletic association OF
the high school will give skate for
al the girls of the school next Friday
afternoon in the Coliseum from 4 to
o'clock Any girl attending the
school will be permitted to attend
and not only those who are members
Of the association.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-01-14
500 loads Kindling Wood.
Richmond Furniture Mfg.
Company. 12mon-wed-fri

Recent surveys of an island in Nag
asaki harbOr have revealed an extern
sive deposit of coal land Japan has
found another coal mine close to its
SasebO naval station.
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Live Sporting Mems
BO|LERMAKERS WIN
Defeat Wabash by Score of
80 to II.

LAFAYETTE, Ind. Jan. 1.-the
Boilermakers won a decisive victory
over the Little Giants at Crawfords-
Vile last night by the score of 30 to
II. The game started off with a
rush and there was no quitting until
time was called at the end of the
second half. The Wabash five out
classed their opponents in shooting
baskets but the team work of Purdue
was far superior to that of the former
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-25

that Norton was again the object Of the
Black Hundreds attention He had seen the
mans face that memorable night when the
balloon stopped for Its passenger. Before
Gregg came out Of tina bootl. Jones decided
to overtake him and forewarn him, but UNI
fortunately the reporter was nowhere in
sight.
There was left for Jones nothing elsa but
to return home or follow Gregg when he
came out. AS this night he knew Florence
to be exceptionally well guarded, both within
and without the house, he decided to wait and
follow the spy.
When Braine received the message he was
pleased. Norton's assignment fitted his pur-
pose like a glove Before midnight he would
have Mr. Meddling Reporter where he would
bother no one for some tims-if he proved
tractable. II not. he would never bother any
one again. Braine gave his orders tersely.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-25

act He'll never summon the police unless
we make a broad daylight attempt to get
possession of his daughter. And even then
he would make it out plain case OF kid
mapping Elimination, that's the word. All
right. Well play at that game ourselves.
No | shall be Mr.. Norton. And il you fail
III break you," Braine added to the ex-re-
porter.
"I'Il get him." said the man sulleny.
Later when be applied for situation on
the Blade, it happened that there were two
strikes on hand, and two or three extra men
were needed on the city staff The man from
tb. Black Hundred was given a temporary
job and went by the name Of Gregg AS
his first copy showed experience, be wna
promised a permanent place as soon as there
was a vacancy. Gregg smiled inwardly. 1t
would be fine thing to do away with Nor
ton and step into his reportorial shoes.
For three days he worked faithfully, abb
staining from his favorite tipple He had
never worked in New York, bis record was
unknown lie had tod the city editor that
he had worked on Chicago paper, now de-
funct.
He paid no attention whatsoever to Nor
ton, a sign Of no little acumen. On thu
other hand Norton never went forth on an
assignment that Gregg did not know exactly
where he was going. But all these stories
sept Norton In town; and it would bs al
ogether too risky to attempt to handle lin
anywhere but outside Of town. So Gregg
lad to abide his time.
1t came soon enough.
Norton was idllng at his desk when the
city editor called him up to the wicket
Gen. Henderson has just returned TO
America. Get his opinion on the latest Bal
kan rumpus He's out at his suburban home.
Here's the address"
How long viii you hold open for met"
asked Norton meaning how long would the
city editor wait for the story
It'll one-thirty. You ought to be back by
midnight. It's only now"
An right; Hendersons approachable.
may get a good story out Of him.
Maybe" thought Gregg. who had Loaf
nothing of this conversation.
1t was his opportunity, He Immediately
left the zone Of the city desk for telephone
booth But as he passed the line of desks
and busy reporters he did not note the keen
scrutiny of smooth faced, gray haired man
who stood at the side of Norton's desk await
ing the reporters return.
why, Jones'" cried the surprised Nor
ton What are you doing all this way from
home?"
Orders, said Jones. smiling family as
be delivered note to the reporter.
Anything serious? ="
Not that l am aware of Miss Florence
was rather particular She wanted to be sure
that the note reached your hands safely"
And do you mean to say that you came
away and left her alone in that house,"
Again Jones smiled. 81 left her well
guarded, you may be sure of that She Will
never run away again" He waited for Nor
ton to read the note
1t was nothing more than one of those
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.ove oroers to come and call at once. And
she had made Jones venture into town with
it The reporter smiled and put the note
away tenderly. And then he caught Jones
smiling, too.
8 I'm going to marry her, Jones"
THAT remains to be SEEN" replied TIE
butler. not unkindly,
well, anyhow, thanks for bringing the
note. But I've got TO disappont her to-
night I'm or in deuce of hurry to in
terview Gen. Henderson. III be out to tea
tomorrow. You can find your way out of this
old fire trap. By-by"
The moment he turned away the smile
faded from Jones face. and with the quick
ness and noselessness of ? cat he reached the
side of the booth in which Gregg believed
himself 70 be secure from eavssdropping. The
bali aazaa EoEa4 Loasl hsazd c0ayiaeed him
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-25

hoard .ciR be absoIats nnd final. Nothing
Of a literary nature soM be considered i.
the deciston nor given any preference in
the setecftoa OF the tosnner of the $1,000
prize The fast ttoo 'eeIs. ,ohtch sttH gee
the most acceptable soiation TO the mig
terry. ttH be presented In the theaters
haring this feafRre os soon as IL IS pos
sable to produce the some. The story CORE
spondino 10 these motion pictures foiH dp-
pear in the ne@spnpers considerably, or
81 soon after the appearance OF the pic
lures az practicable. WIN the last tpo
,eels soill be shotcn the pictures Of the ,otn-
ner, has or her home, and other interesting
features. 1t Ia understood that the neics-
papers, 90 Jar as practicable, IN printing
Ge last tteo chapters Of the story BY Har-
cd HacGrath. .oiu also shoe picture of
the saccessfnl contestcnt.
Solutions 10 the s7Fsterp must not be
more than 100 cords long. Here are sons
questions TO be kept tn mind IN connection
,o1th The mystery as an aid to solution:
No What becomes Of the miHionairef
No 2-Whdt becomes Of the $f,606, O00F
No. S-Fhom does Florence marrvf
No. What becomes Of the Russian
countess'
Nobody connected either directly or IN
directly Nth The Million Dollar Ugs-
terry" a0iH be considered az contestant.
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JOKES AF7eR nseosne or egAnE. HELPS noeTon UP FROM
HE PUNISHMENT ROOF1-

Unless Norton met with unforeseen delay.
nothing could prevent his capture.
When Norton arrived at the Henderson
place, Il footman informed him from the
veranda that Gen. Henderson Mt 40 Elm
street for the evening, and il would be wise
to call there. Jim nodded his thanks and
set off In haste for 40 Elm street The foot
man did not enter the house, but hurried
down the steps and skunk off among the adj
jacent sLrubbery. His mission was over with.
The house in Elm street was Braine's sub
urban establishment. He went there occa-
sionaly to hibernate, it were. to grow
new skin when close pressed. The caretaker
was Il rightly called Samson. He was
a bruiser of the bouncer type.
1t was fast work for Braine TO get out
there If tho man disguised as a footman
played his cards badly, Braine would have
all his trouble for nothing He disguised him
self with that Internal cleverness which had
long since made him a terror to the police,
who were looking for ten different men In
stead of one. He knew that Norton would
understand instantly that he was not the gen.
know that he was. addressing Braine
So the arch consprator waited and
Norton arrived and was ushered into tie
room. A single glance was enough TO satisfy
the reporter. always keen eyed and observant.
II wish to see Gen. Henderson," he said
politely
Cen Henderson Is doubtless at his own
house
"Ah!"
Don't be alarmed--yet." said Braine
smoothly.
II am not alarmed" replied Norton. II
am only chagrined. Since Gen. Henderson
is not to be found here, I must be excused"
II will excuse you, presently"
"Ah! I begin to see.
Indeed. =" Knocked Braine.
AZ have tumbled or walked into a trap"
a keen mind like yours must have recog-
nized that fact the moment you discovered
I was not the general"
~ am indebted to the Black Hundred?"
coolly.
Precisely. We do not wish you Ill. Mr..
Norton"
with falling safes, poisoned cigarets, and so
forth can readily see that you have my
welfare at heart. What puzzled me was
the suddenness with which these affection
ate signs ceased"
you're man Of heart" said Braine with
genuine admiration. "TLese afectionats
signs, as you call them, ceased because for
the time being you ceased to be a menace.
You have become that once more, and here
you are!
And what are you going to do with me
now that you have got me?"
There. will be two courses" Brain
reached into drawer and drew out thick
roll of bills. "There are here something
like $1,000"
quite ! tidy sum; enough for ! chap
yto st mezEisd n. . sss.
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. THE Million Dollar Mystery" story
ufn ruH for ttceutB-ftCo consecutive toeeks
in this paper BE an arrangement tcsth
the ThanhoHscr Ftfra company q has bcen
made possi5ls nof only 10 read the story
in this paper but nlso 10 see Il each tceek
- the eGrious n,orinc picture fheafers.
For The sol,4ion Of this mystery story
so .000 wjV BE- eipen bg the 1h0nhonser
Film corpordtioB.
CONDITIONS G0TFRNING THE
CONTEST
TIE prize a. St5,666 tciH he from by the
par, sooman. or child .oho terttes the most
accountable soiufion ~ the e7gsfcrp, from
which the last tleo reels Of motion picture
DRAMA trtfl he made and Tho Lat ftco
:hapters Of the story tc-itfsB by Harold
IccGrGth.
Solutions nay Be sent 70 the Than
sou.er FtIm corporation at South Va
bash aremae. Cstcaao, Ill.,, Of Ihqnhoaser
Fiisn corporation, II West T'eentpthird
street. Ntw Yorl city n. y oHv time up
10 midnight, Jan. II, 1918. 3fhss dpotes
.eterol soccbs after tbs Iasf chapter has
seen Published.
4 board CT Tires jVd7es toill determine
.eA{ch of fhe many soiations received is the
,sost acceptable The Judges are TO be
Harold 1focGrafh, Lloyd Loaeraan, and
H,ss Mae Tinse The judgment Of this
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-25

The two men eyed each other steadily. And
In his heart Bratns sighed. For he saw In
this young mans eyes incorruptibility.
(" 1t Is yours on one condition." said Braine,
reaching out his foot stsaltkfly toward tn.
button which would summon samson.
And that is," interpolated Norton, " that
join the Black Hundred"
"Or the great beyond, my lad" took up
Braine, his voice crisp and cold.
Norton could not reprsss SILVER Whers
had he heard this voice before
Braine! He stiffened.
Murder In cold blood7" he managed to
say.
Indefinite Imprisonment. Choose"
At have chosen"
HIM" Brsine rose and went over TO
the sidebosrd for the brandy. I'm going
to offer you q drink to show you that per.
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ginning to end. tell you, Hargreave IS
alive, and wherever he Is he has his hand Oh
all the wires. He has agents, too, OF whom
we know nothing about. Hang the million!
I want to put my hands on Hargreave just
to prove that am the better man. He COM
mnnicates with Jones. perhaps through the
reporter he has had me followed; 1t was
he who changed the boxes, bored the hole In
thu ceiling Of the other quarters, and learned
Heaven knows what"
II that's the case" said Vroon, why
hasn't he had us apprehended?"
Braine laughed heartily. Haven't you
been able to see by this time what his game
is: Revenge. He does not want tie police
TO NEEDLE only In the smaller affairs. He
wants 10 do away with " one BY one; he
wants to put terror into the hearts Of al OF
y, Keen this Rcipt a xesK salpd NAiu -
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sonally there are no hard feelings. You are
in the way. After you our friend, Jones-
This brandy Is not poisoned, neither are the
glasses. Choose either and I'll drink first
We are all desperate men. Norton and we
stop at nothing. Your life hangs by a Lair.
Do you know where Hargreave ISL"
Norton eyed his liquor thoughtfully.
DO you know where the money ISL"
Norton smelt of the brandy.
II am sorry" said Braine. Il should
have liked to win over a head like yours"
Norton nonchalantly took out his watch.
and that bit of bravado perhaps saved his
life In the case OF his watch he saw a
brutal face behind him. Without tremor,
Norton took up his glass.
81 am sorry TO disappoint you" lie said
"but shall neither join you nor so to by
by"
Quick as a bird-shadow above grass, he
flung the brandy over his shoulder into the
face Of the man behind. Sampson yelled with
pain. Almost at tho same instant Nortcn
pushed over the table, upsetting Brains with
it. Next he dashed through the curtains,
slammed the door. and fed to the street, very
shaky about the knees. If the truth Is to be
told.
Gen. Henderson's views upon the latest
Balkan muddie were missing from the Blade
the following morning. Norton. instead of
returning to the generals and fulfilling his
assignment like a dutiful reporter, hurried
out to Riverdale to acquaint Jones with what
had happened. Jones was glad to see him
safe and sound.
That new reporter started the game" hs
said Il overheard a word or two while he
was talking in the booth. All your telephone
booths are ramshackle affairs, you use them
so constantly. tried to find you, but You
were out Of sight. Now. tell me what hap
pened."
SSH" warned Norton a. he spied Florence
coming down the stairs.
al thought you couldn't comet" shs cried
But 10 o'clock"
II changed my mind" he replied, laughing
He caught her arm in his and drew her
toward the library. Jones smiled after them
with that enigmatical smile Of lis, which
might have signi6ed irony or affection. After
half an hours chat, Florence. quite aware
that tho two men wished to talk, retired.
At the door Norton told Jones what had
taken place at 40 Elm street.
"Ah! we must not forget that number"
unused Jones. My advice Is, keep an eye on
this Gregg chap. We may get somewhere by
watching him."
DO you know where Hargreave ISL"
Jones scratched his chin refectively.
Norton laughed. II can't get anything out
of YOU"
Much less any one else I'm growing
fond Of you, my boy. You're man"
Thanks ; and goodnight
When Olga Pefigof called the next day
: Jones Invested himself Of his livery donned .
plain coat and hat, and left the house stealth
~. Today ~ 40 determined to learn souas-
49, ~ y \ IN n y
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SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.

im rescued by "A ship ON which Norton has
been shaaghaied
Concealed above the rendezvous of the
Black Hundred, a man learns of the re-
coyery of the box from the by
sailor arid of its submequent return TO
the bottom of the sea, and he quickly
communicates the fact to Jones. A dupli-
cate box Is planted and later secured by
the bnnd, but before it's contents are ex-
anained the box mysterfeUsiy disappears.
Finding himself eheckmafed mt every
turn. Brnine endeavors to ennsesh the
uargreavs house hoid in the law in or
der to gain free access to the house
The timely discovery of the plot by Nor
ton set. the police mt the heels OF the
mack and results in a raid the gangs
rendezvous, which. however. proves to be
barren of results.
Following a Telephone message Jones
received from n mysterious person whom
he addressed ms {" sir" Florence IL again
Iured from her home and taken out to
s~n. Through Norton's daring ana skill
an mn aviator she II rescued and returns
20 her home In time to confront agent
of the Black Hundred.
Through treachery In the Hargresvc
household Florence ix delivered into tho
hands 3f m interruptions doctor, who In
In the pay Of the Black Hundred. From
the faithful susan Norton learns that
the doctor has declared that Florence II
stricken with smallpox md that he IL
preparing to spirit her away. BY acting
quickly the reporter. with the aid of
susan, succeeds In extricating the young
woman from the danger after an en-
counter with members of the gang.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-25

cle and an these weeks of warfare have not
served to bring him into the circle
Hnrrreave il dead" said Vroon stolidly.
AS dead as I am snarled Braine. Two
men went away in that balloon; and III
wager my head that one man came back.
am beginning 10 put few things together
that I have not thought Of before. Who
KNOWS? That balloon may have been car
ried out to sea purposely. The captain on
that tramp steamer may have lied from be-