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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-30
$4,000 FOR 100 WORDS.

"The Million Dollar Mystery" story
soiH run for ttocnty-t,co consecutive tceeks
IN this paper. By an arrangement icith
the Thdnhouser Film company IL has been
made possible not only to reed the story
IN this paper but also to see IL each iceck
in the cdrious mouinG picture heGters.
For the solution of this mystery story
$4,000 acill be given By the Thanhouser
Film corporation.
CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE
CONTEST.
The prise of $4,000 ,ciU be icon By the
man, qconlan, or child tcho t1rites the most
acceptable solution of the mystery, from
aohich the last ttoo reels of motion picture
drama soiH be made and the last too
chapters of the story tcritten By Harold
MdoGrqth.
Solutions may be sent to the Than
hoaser Film corporation. either at Chicago
or Netv York, am time up to midnight,
Jan. III. This dllotcs several toeeks after
the last chapter has been published.
A board of three judges tciH determine
tohich of the many solutions received is the
most acceptable The judges are to be
Harold MGcGrath, Lloyd Lonercdn, and
Miss Mae TiRee. The judgment of this
board tciH be absolute and final. Nothing
the decision, nor giuen any preference in
the selection of the foinner of the $4,000
prize The last ttco reels, tohich iciI give
the most acceptable solution to the mys-
terry, toiH be presented in the theators
having this feature as soon as IL is pos
sible to produce the same. The story CORE
spending to these motion pictures riH APP
pear in the newspapers coincidentdHD, or
as soon after the appearance Of the pic
lures as practicable. With the last fwo
reels 4ciH be shoicn the pictures Of the ,cin-
ner his or her home and other interesting
features. 1t Is understood that the netcs-
papers, so far as practicable, an printing
the last ttco chapters of the story by Hdr-
old MacGrdth, piH also shoio a picture OF
the successful contestant
Solutions TO the mystery must not be
more than 100 4oords long. Here are some
questions to be kept in mind IN connection
ioith the mystery as an aid to d solution
No. What becomes of tho millionaire?
No. 2-What becomes of the Sf,000,000s
No. S-Whom does Florence marry?
No. 4-What becomes Of the Russian
countess?
Nobody connected either directly or in
directly trith "Tho Million Dollar Mys-
terry" toiH be considered as contestant.
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SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.
CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE
CONTEST.

SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.
Stanley Hargreave, millionaire, after a
miraculous escape from the den of the
gang of brilliant thieves known the
Black Hundred, lives the life of reciuse
for eighteen years. HarEteave acci-
dentalIy meets Brnine, leader of the
Black Hundred. Knowing Braine will
try to get him, he escapes from his own
home by a balloon. Before escaping he
writes n letter to the girls school,
where eighteen years before he mysteri-
Ously left the doorstep his baby
daughter, Florence Gray. That day
Hargreave also draws one million dol
lars from the bank, hut 1t Is reported
that this dropped into the sea, when the
balloon he escaped In was punctured.
Florence arrives from the girls school.
Countess Olga, Braine's companion, WIS.,
its her and claims to be n relative. Two
bogus detectives call, but their plot is
foiled by Norton, n newspaper man.
BY bribinE the captain of the Orient
Norton lays n trap for Braine and his
gang. Countess Olga also visits the ORR
ent's captain and she easily falls into the
reporters snare. The plan proves Rbor-
tive through Bra1nes good luck, and
only hireIings fall into the hands of the
police.
After falling tn their first attempt the
Black Hundred trap Florence. They ask
her for money, but she escapes, again
fOiIiDg them.
Norton and the countess call Flor
ence the next day, once more safe at
home. The visitors having gone, Jones
removes a section of flooring, and from
n cavity takes n box. Pursued by menu
hers of the Black Hundred, he rushes to
the water front and succeeds In drop
ping the box into the sea.
Braine conceives the fden of giving n
coaching party, to which Florence fs in
vited. Jones' and Norton both go nlOng
and are fortunately on hand to saye
Florence from being imprisOned in the
country house TO which she is Iured.
Florence goes horseback riding and IL
captured by one of Braine's men along
the roadside. Norton rescues her. They
are pursued. however, and the pair make
their complete escape only after Norton
has exploded n tire on the fast approac
tng machine with a bullet.
Countess olga, scheming TO break the
engagement now existing between Flor
ence Hargrenve and Norton, invites
them both to her apartments and pre-
tends to faint I'm the reporters arms.
Florence appears In the doorway just mt
the planned moment, and as result
Elves Norton back his ring.
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guesses. Jim's a star man. When he gets
started nothing can stop him. He covered
the Chinese Boxer rebellion better than any
other correspondent there. l wonder how old
he is?"
30, l should say about thirty-one or two.
Here he comes now. 10. JIM
Hello! Where's Ford? He gave me a
ticket TO the theater tonight, and / want to
punch his head. What's drama coming to,
anyhow? Cigarets and booze and mismated
couples Can't they find good enough things
out of doors? o, know. They cater to
lot of fools who believe that what they see
is an expression of high life in New York
and London. And it's rot, plain rot. It's
merely the scum on the boiling pot. And
my old housewife would skim it off and
chuck it into the slops. Life? Pifle!"
What's the grouch?"
Looking for the dramatic job?"
No. I've just been wondering how far
these theatrical managers can go without
Sitting the golden goose
Norton sought his desk and began rum
maging the drawers. He was not hunting
for anything; ne was merely passing away
the time. BY and by when the pastime no
longer served he pulled his chair over to the
window and sat down, staring at stars such
as Copernicus never dreamed Of Ships going
down to sea- ferries swooping diagonallv
hitler and thther, the clockwork signs; but
he took no note of these marvels of light
Not at home" he muttered.
He had called, written, telephoned.s No
use. The door remained shut Jones an
swered the telephone, and the letters came
back. lie began TO think very deeply con
corning the Perigoff woman. Had she played
a trick? Had that fainting spell been bun
combe for his benefit as well as Florence
But he had not shadow of proof. Tho
thing that puzzled him equally with this was
that all attempts against his life had mirac-
uously ceased; safes Numbered down in
front of him. and no autos tried TO carve him
in two. The only thing that kept him active
was the daily call of Jones by wire. Miss
Florence was well; that was all Jones was
permitted to say.
Restlessly Norton spurned his chair and
walked over TO the telephone booth. 1t was
midnight. He might or might not be able to
get Jones But almost instantly voice
said, What is it?'
"Jones?"
"Yes. Who is it?"
Norton
Why, you called me up not ten minutes
.x~
Not T."
1t was your voice, as plain as day"
What did | waut?" keen all at once.
The reply did not come Immediately. "You
are certain it was not your"
Wait moment and I'll call the editor.
He will prove to you that I've been here for
an hour, aud that this is the first call I've
made. Some one has been imposing on you.
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What does that meant"
That they would not create Imaginative
heart aches if they were not young. Better
let things remain exactly as they are. When
all these troubles are settled finally, the lesser
trouble may be talked over sensbly But
this is not the time. There is no news.
Coco night"
Norton returned to his chair, gloomier than
ever. With his feet upon the window sill,
he stared and stared and dreamed and
dreamed till hand fell upon his shoulder.
1t belonged to one of the Office boys.
Note FIR you, sir"
Norton read it and tore 1t into little pieces
Then he rose and distributed the pieces in
the several yawning waste baskets which
strewed the aisle leading to the city desk
I'm not wanted for anything?" he asked
No. Clear out! laughed the night city
editor. The sight of you is putting every
body in the gloom ward"
Norton went down to the street. At the
left Of the entrance he was quietly Joined by
a man whose arm was carried in sling
He motoned Norton to get into the taxicab
Riverdale. On foot they went forward to
their destination, which proved to be the
deserted hangar of the aviator William Orts.
II want you to tell Jones that tug and
several divers are at work on the spot where
he threw the chest. That's ALL Now, doc
tor, rewind this arm of mine"
The amateur surgeon made a very good
job of 1t; not for nothing had he followed
fighting armies to the front.
did they find anything?"
Not up to date. But we might if we
cared to. Tho have left buoy over tie
spot they're exploring But just now it floats
quarter Of mile to the east OF the spot"
Who were the men in the motor boat
that chased Jones?"
Only Jones can tell you. Queer old
codger, eh?"
A bit stubborn He wants to handle it
without police assistance
And he's right We are not aiming to
arrest any one sinsterly. There can't be
any draw to this game. Here, no smoking
Too much gas afoat"
Norton put the cigarets back into his
pocket. What's the real news?r he de-
manded. You would not bring me out here
just to rebandage that arm 1t really did not
need it. Come, out with it,"
You're sharp"
I'm paid to be sharp.
I've found where the Black Hundred
holds its sessions"
By George, that Is news!"
The room above is vacant A little hole
in the ceiling, and who knows what might
happen?"
What do you want me TO do?"
Tell Jones. When the next meeting
comes around I'll advise you. I've stumbled
upon dissatisfied member. So. buck up, as
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ANDERSON BANKERS
At GROUP MEETING
HELD SESSION WITH GREEN
WILLIE CAPITALISTS.
L ARGE BANQUET
Regular Meeting Of Group Mum.
Der From All the Surrounding
Cities.

AT the CAL Of A. L. Mills, chairman
of Group Number 4 of the South Car
olina Bankers Association. the bank
ers OF this immediate section yather-
ed yesterday afternoon in Gre envilIe.
The meeting began yesterday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock and after the
business deliberations had been con-
cluded some splendid addresses were
delivered. Prominent bankers from
Richmond, Baltimore and other points
were In attendance and each Of these
made a few. remarks. The Federal re-.
serve system came in for considerable
attention and al the bankers icos a
hearty interest in the meeting.
The last meeting of the local group
took place in Anderson and therefore
the bankers OF this city were more in
terested in this meeting than might
otherwise have been the case. Practi-
cally every bank in Anderson had
some representative present at yes
terday's session.
Last night at z O'clock splendid
banquet was served to tile visitors at
the Ottaray hotel and bankers return
ing to Anderson last night said that
they had never experienced a more
enjoyable group meeting.
The following table. showing APP
proximately the business done by the
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The Twilight Of Kings.
The hellish crash OF shells that
speed to kill.
The red shrieks that rend the war
cursed air,
Foul sleughter's sounds from every
vale and hill,
Ten thousands dying while ten
thousands cheer.
Oh kings, these are your death knells,
these on high
Scream to world that YOU must be
no more,
Wall that the despot's twilight time is
nigh,
Inscribe your fall with every drop
Each moan that rises from widows
heart.
8: !. 3i5c Each ci. sob that shakes virgin
Bweetheart's breast
Each tear that falls as child and IA
90 ther part
Proclaim your sun is drowning in
the west.
Your needless holocausts fill all the
place,
Advancing armies stumble DER their
dead,
! LII Ia tiAS dbOuy VI every IuCo
The fate that waits for each of you
is read.
This Is the last of all the king-made
wars.
The reckoning is near and you have
done
The most that ever emperors, kings
sUr cZars
VIII do: your day is sped, your
race Is run.
Peace waits without with weary, bit
ter tears
And meurns in silence Tor world
in blood;
But Liberty, fer-seeing through the
years.
Stands by her side and sees the ulti-
mate good.
4 The world win not die now; the world
Is old.
1t knows q hundred horrors full as
great.
From untold ages tales Of war are
told.
Since man was man. mans heart
has harhored hate.
The world is old; and yet the day is
Is new
\ And IN the east ascends a freer sun.
AT last. oh kings Gods Judgment
waits for you.
1t is your twilight time; your race
Is run.
sidney s. Rittenberg.
Clemson College, s. G.
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because time of just dealing and
cooperation between men made equal
before the law in fact as well as in
name. I am speaking Of this be-
cause the new banking system seems
to me to symbolic all of it. The op-
ening Of the federal reserve banks
seems to me to be the principal
agency we have created for the
emancipation we seek. The sixteenth
OF November. 1914, will be notable as
marking the time when we were best
able to realize just what had happen
ed.
I'm the anxious times through
which we have been passing you
have, my dear Mr.. Secretary, been
able to do many noteworthy things to
strengthen and facilitate the business
operations Of the country. Hence
forth you have new instrument at
hand which will render many parts
CT your task easy. I heartily con-
gratulate you upon the part you
yourself have played in its concep-
tion and creation, and upon the sue
cessful completion OF the difficult
work of organization. A new day
has dawned for the beloved country
whose lasting prosperity and happi-
ness we SO earnestly desire.
Sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON,"
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(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Nov. IT, How
S170, 600. 900 in gold and lawful money
vas shifted without hitch yester-
day from the banks which are MEM
bers of the federal reserve system
to their reserve banks was told in to-
days reports to the federal reserve
board. Between s70,00O.000 and $780,
100000 is yet to be transferred to
meet present reserve requirement.
The first day OF tia twelve reserve
banks apparently das devoted large
ly to the usual ceremonies accompany
ing the launching Of new organic
alton. A few million dollars worth OF
commercial paper, however. was re-
discounted.
Officials tonight predicted large
amounts of rediscounts in the near fu-
ture. There Is close to $500 0,000.060 OF
emergency surrency and possibly
500 900, 900 clearing house loan GER
tificates outstanding or In the hands
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-How Eu-
ropes cry for food is being answered
by the United States was set forth in
statistics made public today by the
bureau of foreign and domestic conf
merce. They showed that during last
month exports of breadstuffs amount
ed TO $3S,247,5 $50. an increase of near
ly 25,000,000 dollars over those of Oc-
tober 1913. Exports Of fresh beef last
month were more than double those o.
October a year ago. the figures this
year being $83,940 as against $36,S63.
In spite of the tremendous increase
in food shipments, however, exports
as q xhole did not measure up to last
years figures. The total for October
as recorded at the country's ten chief
ports was $S3,5l3.466 as against
$147, 1873. .O16 the previous year. The
Districts selected handled nearly so
per ent of the nations exports trade
in favor Of this country on interna-
and the tabulation shows the balance
tional trade stood last Saturday at
32,392.214 for the first half Of No
vember.
1t was said at the commerce bureau
the increase in November exports
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Reported That Launch From u. S.
Cruiser Was Fired On By Turks

not been ordered to go into Smyrna
harbor; that the commanders of both
the Tennessee and her sister ship, the
North Carolina, had only general in
structions to remain in Mediterranean
waters and look cut for American in
ierests. lie was satisfied neither of
the commanders would take any step
that might involve the United States
in International difficulties.
All sorts of rumors concerning the
cruisers have reached Washington
since they went into the Mediter-
rancan. A report that the North Car
olina had landed marines at Beirut.
Syria. stood without being corrected
for nearly a week while cable COM
munication was interrupted. Then
came the rumor that the North Caro-
lima had been destroyed L.. q mine,
which was proved to be pure inven-
tion when communication with the veso
sells was finally restored.
At the Turkish embassy 1t was said
the Smyrna report probably was un-
true, but IL there had been any diff
ficulty it must have resulted from
misunderstanding which quickly
would be cleared up.
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(By Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. Nov. 17.-Efforts by
the United States to bring peace to
Europe still are awaiting time when
one or more of the big helliGerents
indicates willingness to accept me-
diation.
This became, known authoritatively
today from persons who / ave lately
discussed the European situation with
President Wilson. The Presidents
position is that the United States. hav-
ing already in a formal as we'll as in
formal way shown its readiness to
act as an intermediary, now should
await the initiative OF the belligerents.
He feels that the American govern
ment. by pressing for peace, might
impair it's ultimate influence
The President said today he had not
the slightest hint. formal or other
wise, from any of the European bel
ligerents that peace offer would be
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American Breadstuffs Crossing
Atlantic From Every Port In U. S.

probably would show breadstuffs and
fresh meat were still in greater de-
mand than during last month Officials
also pointed to the increase I'm cotton
exports as Il significant feature OF
the situation.
So great has been the European de-
mand for breadstuffs that wheat, corn.
barley. oats and flour are going across
the Atlantic from every port in the
United States. Huge shipments have
been made from San Francisco via the
Panama canal. The total OF breadstuffs
exports for the ten months ending
with October this year was $2O4, 216,-
A7S as against $170,220,519 for the
like period of 1913.
Export trade in mineral oils show
ed a marked decline last October,
probably because OF the seizure OF
many oil laden ships by British cruis-
ers. The decrease in all exports for the
ten month period of 1914 was s212.-
326,321. Cotton exports for October
1914 were valued at $20,420,043 against
s107, ,375.197 in October, 1913. The de-
crease for the ten month period in
cotton sipments alone between 1913
and 1914 amounted to s127,1S0,74S.
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NO INDICATION THAT PEACE OFFER
WOULD BE FAVORABLY RECEIVED

favorably received. There has been
much discussion among the neutral
countries. such as Halland and Spain,
OF the desirabiIity of concerted action.
With the varying tide OF conflict,
the President Is very anxious that the
attitude of the United ,Satcs in making
move for peace should no be re-
sented. He is unwilling that the Amer
lean government should be the means
OF placing before any of the nations.
OF it's own accord. an offer Of peace
which 1t might feel bound. because
of national interest to reject. but
which might place it before tie world
as an obstacle to peace.
American ambassadors and minis
tcrs abroad are familiar with the atti-
tude of the Washington government
ON this point and are on the alert for
any move which could be construed
as desire on the part of any of the
belligerents to accept mediation,
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A FUTURE CLEAR AND BRIGHT
CONTINUED From Page One)

dealt with like the great embarrass-
ment In selling our immense cotton
crop. which which a.! she world needs n. but
against which, for the time being, the
markets Of the world are in danger OF
being artiflcially shut. That situation
the bankers of the country are meet
ing so far as possible in a business
like fashion and In the spirit of the
new time which is opening before us.
The railroads of the country are al-
most as much affected, not so much
because htire business Is curtailed as
because their credit is called In
question by doubt as 10 their earn
ing capacity. There ID no other In
terest SO central to the business wei
fare OF the country as this. No doubt
In the light Of the new day, with it's
new understandings the problems OF
the railroads win also be met ana
deait with in a spirit OF eandor and
justice.
'.F'or the fntpre is clear ana bright
With PROMISE os the best things.
While there was agitation and sus-
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picion and distrust and hitter COM
plant Of wrong. groups and classes
were at war with one another. did
not see that their interests were
common and suffered only when sep
urated anu brought INTO conHiCt. rum
damental wrongs once righted, as
they may now easily and quickly be,
all difficulties will clear away. We
are all In the same boat. though ap-
parentiy we had forgotten It. We now
know the port for which we are
bound. We have. and shall have
more and more as our now under
standings ripen, common sd;scipline
OF patriotic purpose. yge shall ad-
vance, and advance together. with n
new spirit. q new snthusiasm. q new
eordiaiify OF spirited cooperation. II
Lis an inspiring prcspscf. Our task Il
nsnceforth to work, not for any sin
gle interest. but for ali the interests
or the country as united whole.
The future win be very different
from the past which we shall PRES
entity look back upon, / venture to
say, rs IL upon q ba1 dream. The
future viii be different Ia action and
Iainerent in spirit, time or healing
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S17O, 900, 900 IN LAWFUL MONEY
SHIFTED TO FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS

OF banks and all secured by paper
which officials believe In most in
stances would be subject to rediscount
by the reserve banks. 1t is pointed
out that there is more currency In cir
culation than It needed, and treasury
officials probably will use, their in
fiuence to avoid further issues.
Under the new law the banks can
obtain federal reserve notes by re-
discounting with reserve banks the
same sort Of commercial paper they
put up FOR emergency currency. No
demand was made yesterday. so far
as reports here show. for. federal re-
serve notes. About s2o,000.000 have
been printed and are in the hands of
the different reserve bands.
q The board to day began collecting
data designed to give the reserve
banks central credit bureau with
valuable information concerning, bor-
rowers.
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WASHINGTON. Nov. 17.-Oficials
here tonight refused to credit or be
alarmed by the dispatch saying the
cruiser Tenncssee's launch had been
fired on by the Turkish forts at Smyr-
no. Secretary Daniels said If any such
incident had occurred the department
would be informed fully tomorrow.
Meantime he did not think 1t neces-
essary to make special effort to
communicate with the cruiser.
Mr.. Daniels said the Tennessee had
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LONDON. Nov. l7.-(9:O6 D. m.-
A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
from Athens says:
"A launch from the United States
cruiser Tennessee which was enter
ing the Gulf of Smyrna to arrange for
the cruiser to come into the harbor,
was fired upon by the forts and COM
PEELED to return to the Tennessee.
"The commander OF the Tennessee
informed the Vail that he had orders
from his government to enter the har-
bor of Smyrna and had decided to do
so"