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The Washington herald., 1914-12-06

world for whom have no pity, and II,
as seems likely, there is one under the
roof of that house, give me but ten hours.
and Jack Ketch shall have his own SO
surely as am living mani
A little crash cut in upon his words.
Miss Arbuthnot's head had fallen sud
denly over the tea-tray and her hands
were hanging Imply upon either side or
her chair. Without hint or warning TO
lessen the shock of the thing she had
lurched forward and tainted.
Get her out into the air. your lord
ship. and take her home as quickly as
possible advised Cleek a few minutes
later, when, after restoring the stricken
girl to consciousness. II became only too
evident that she was lowering on the
borderland Of hysteria- The recital Of
all that terrifying experience has been
too much for her Look for me some
time this evening. Mr.. NarkOm has the
address, so you need not waste time in
writing IL down. For the present think
Of nothing but Miss Arbuthnot's welfare.
You have a conveyance Of some sort at
hand, have you nOt?"
Yes. \ taxicab. Its waiting outside
Then get her into it as soon as poSSi-
BILE. Shall lend YOU a hand?' lie
moved forward to do so as he spoke.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-06

whose knowledge upon that point he knew
to be nil.
For one, Eugene Brand, who went all
over Mexico and the Aztec country. and
has no end of relics that he brought
away with him. For the other
there's - He paused and looked over
al Miss Arbuthnot She had grown death
ly pale and was looking down into her
cup. as II shrinking from meeting the
eyes of any one. Jack Arbuthnot, the
eldest son, has been to both Spain and
Italy, Mr.. Cleek." his lordship went on
after a pause. Perhaps il Is only right
to tell you that he ran away TO sea when
a boy and wandered everywhere. He was
very wild in those days-a great thorn
in his fathers side. But what in the
world can that
1T is Of no cOnsequence-yet," inter
ruptcd Cleek cnigmatically, land maybe
it never will be. But please so on with
the subject, Mr.. Narkom. What followed
when the young man who was to have
been married-and who might, had he
lived. have increased the number OF
heirs-was found in this highly exhil-
The Washington herald., 1914-12-06

he appears to have reciprOcatcd it. He
was easily persuaded TO give up his
quarters in the country hotel where he
was then stopping and to make his home
with them. He did so. Removed all his
effects from the place where he had
stored them while waiting to find prop
erty that pleased him well enough to
tempt him into purchasing it-as he in
tended to settle down in Scotland for life,
he said-carried them into the Arbuthnot
home and became a fixture there Shortly
after his arrival most amazing thing
occurred. In the dead of the night the
household was startled by peals and
shrieks of hysterical laughter and the
sound of some one capering about as II
performing an Indian war dance. The
sounds were traced TO the room of the
second eldest son of the late Mr.. Arbuth-
not. a young man OF twenty-four, who
was i'm a fortnight of what had been de-
signed to be his wedding day. On enter
ing that apartment the prospective bride
groom was found to be laughing immod-
erately and capering about in a state
of wild exhilaration-a very madman, in
fact albeit one whose aff1iction appeared
to be a joyous one, as if he were under
the influence of hasheesh or some other
exhilarating drug. He did not appear
to recognize his sister or his brothers.
nor, indeed. the new found cousin, Of
whom he was exceedingly fond. His eyes
were fixed as the eyes of a sleep walker;
the pupils were feaTfully dilated, the
whites suffused with blood, which, after
a time, subsidized. by the way. and left
only faint filaments of red visible; he did
not appear to be suffering any pain, but
merely danced and pranced about in
sort of delirium of joy"
"Hum-m!' put in Cleek, resting his ell
bow upon the table and pulling at his
lower lip with his thumb and forefinger.
"A clear case of tarantism. evidently
Before you proceed any further, Mr..
Narkom. tell me something: Any member
Of that household been to Spain, Italy or
Mexico?"
Yes, two said Lord St. Just, answer
ing the question for the Superintendent,
The Washington herald., 1914-12-06

Next weeks story Is the most excit-
ing that has yet been published in this
series. IL f. THE Mystery of the silver
SNARE" n snare that caught even CIeek
But his great physical strength, guided
by his quick wits. Just saves him In the
nick OF time from IN old and danger
oIs enemy.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-26
The Veterans Sword
Continued from Thursday


Mr.. Fink accused Mr.. White Of the
charge, and although the latter pro-
tested and declared his innocence, he
was arrested.
Mrs. White began to cry, and the
old veteran, who had been absent
during the false accusation and ar
rest, demanded to know the cause
os 1t.
After she had related the story to
him, she went to Mr.. Ffnk's resi-
dence with him and demanded the
release of the prisoner.
Mr.. Fink answered that he would
consent to this only on condition that
the veteran give him the sword.
Mr.. Robinson consented for his
niece's sake.
One day Mr.. johnson happened to
call at Mr.. F'inks house. Seeing the
sword he asked his host how 1t came
into his possession. Mr.. Fink an
swered, 81 bought # from the vet
eran."
To this Mr.. Johnson answered. II
will buy 1t from you. How much do
you want for it2"
But Mr.. Fink answered, II will not
sell TT
When Mr.. johnson threatened TO
ruin the collectors business. the lat
ter was frightened and consented TO
sell 1t.
The three veterans went to Mr..
Robinson's house and told him he
was not worthy of keeping the
sword.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-26

to thrust the rifles through IN case OF
an attack by hostile Indians
The door was open and a man ana
boy were sitting on a bench in front
of the cabin. The former was smok-
ing pipe and the latter was shin
ing his gun. The man was about
thirty-five years old. He was dressed
in the costume Of q backwoods hunter,
which consists Of shirt, trousers and
leggings OF deerslxin, and Indiah
moccasins covered his feet.
The boy. whose name was Frank
Nelson, was dressed in the same man.
ner as the man. He was a sturdy
youth of seventeen.
How many animals did you catch
today" asked Frank.
Three deer and q panther" ans.
wered the man.
THAT was a good days CATCH" said
Frank. Il shot a bear and took his
claws and made a necklace OF them -
81 feel hungry" said Joseph Nelson,
who was Franks father.
They went inside and soon the
odors of hot coffee and deer meat
rose. TEe supper consisted Of corn
bread, coffee and deer meat or veni-
son. This the trappers ate with
great relish.
The next morning Mr.. Nelson want
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-26
Evening Star Astrologer
Copyright. 1914.)

operating against her and she will
have a year of extreme anxiety and
danger.
Turkey has the Sun conjoined with
Mercury and passing to the trine Of
Jupiter. This is read as foreshadow-
ing war troubles in which there is
some gain.
Denmark has the representation OF
trouble during the new year. War
complications are probable.
Discovery of graft in public institu-
tions of New England States is pre-
dicted.
The prevalence of fashions that
mean helpfulness is presaged for the
year. While cotton frocks will be
worn, knitting and sewing will take
tho place of dancing and playing
bridge. Relief will be needed near
home, the astrologers warn. Congress
is to be the scene of extraordinary
demonstrations and exceedingly acrf-
monious discussions during the pres
ent session, 1t Is foretold.
Persons whose birthdate 1t Is may
have rather an unsettled year. They
should not make any changes In their
business or domestic affairs. Those
who are employed will be lucky.
Children born on this day may be
quick tempered and headstrong. but
clever and Industrious. Girls may
marry unhappily.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-26
"The stars incline. but do not compel
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 81. 1914.

This is an uncertain day, according
to the reading of the stars, and 1t is
wise to pass 1t quietly. Although the
Sun is In benefic aspect early in the
morning, Uranus and Saturn are both
adverse.
During this rule what is unexpected
or extreme is likely to happen, the
seers believe. 1t is not a good aspect
for travelling or for changes OF any
sort.
II is not fortunate time to enter
into partnership or to form new as
sociations.
Extreme caution in connection with
electrically propelled conveyances is
enjoined during the evil reign of
Uranus.
This planet is said to operate dis
astrously in the horoscope of the
kaiser, who will suffer severe re-
verses, only to recover again and
again until he loses sons, territory
and prestige.
India Is under a sway that will
cause trouble, the seers declare. This
same influence operates in Mexico.
The indications are that in the next
few months uprisings and seditions
will effect both countries.
The Queen of Holland has sign
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-26

wise, the seers say, to avoid old per-
sons who may be exceedingly diff
cult to deal with. especially If they
still hold the reins Of power. Old
buildings are believed ito be unlucky.
too, when this aspect prevails.
As the rule may cause melancholy
or depressed feelings, 1t is wise not
to let encouragement control ones
acts under this configuration and al
important work should be delayed.
Mars when unfriendly has a ten
dency to make persons brave but
headstrong and inclined to hasty and
ill-considered acts. For that reason
this is not an auspicious time for
arbitration or for any serious de-
cisions.
), The rule is not fortunate for do
mestic happiness and II is foretold
that many divorces will mark the
new year A statesman will be in
volved in scandal, 1t is predicted.
There is a sign read as presaging
danger from Russian sources. An
American may invo,ve the United
States in serious complica ions.
Trouble from the South and West
Is foreshadowed by the stars. This
may mean that Mexico threatens our
borders and that there is a menace
from the Pacific Ocean.
An American novel that will cause
a sensation is likely to be published
in the spring, the seers say. This will
be the work of man.
Increase of popularity for the PreSi-
dent of the United States Is indicated
by the stars.
Strikes and unrest among the un-
employed will cause much anxiety
next month, II the stars are rightly
interpreted.
Racial troubles are foretold. These
will take place in cities of the West,
probably.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is may
have q troubled year, marked by
many petty annoyances. Speculation
is under a sinister sign.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-26

A few days later the real thief was
discovered.
Mr.. Robinson felt very much de-
pressed over the loss of his sword.
Mrs. White went over to Mr.. john
sons home AMI told him that Mr..
Robinson had attempted to commit
suicide but she had stopped him. She
also told him that the veteran had
given up the sword IN exchange FOR
the freedom OF her husband,
When the flnancier heard this, he
went TO Mr.. Robinson's home with
his two friends, and returned the
sword.
Mr. Robinson was very happy when
he again came into possession Of the
sword.
PINKCS SCHAFFER, aged 10,
South Tenth Street School.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-26

out to set his traps and Frank busted
himself by making a deerskin shirt.
1t was growing dark and Frank
grew uneasy because his father had
not returned. He decided 20 go out
and look for him. Taking his gun, he
followed the path which his fathG
had taken.
Frank stopped when he came to g
place where three traps we're laying
Evidently his father had been cap
tured by Indians and was compelled
to drop the traps.
Frank returned TO ais home and de-
cided to start the search the next
morning.
When he awoke he dressed himself.
ate his kfast and started. Five
hours later Frank was sitting under
a large tree eating his dinner.
Meanwhile, what had happened to
Mr. Neleon2 He had set one trap and
was going to set another when -four
Indians in war paint crept up AMI
captured him. They took him 10 their
camp and he was 70 be burned at the
stake.
Ito be ccntinue6.3
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-26
MONDAY. DBoEMBER 70. 1914.

THE stars incline, but do not compel
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-26

Helen made no attempt to escape.
She laughed softly back at him and
flung herself into closer captivity.
That evening she took Dolly into
her arms and told her all about it.
The slim little sister looked mis-
chievously back at her.
"It is a pity you missed your hol-
days, is 1t not?" she questioned. 81
am SO happy, dearie." she added
warmly
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-26
A ForcefuI Reverie
sUeA a JoNFf4Ar1lE o,
By Myer

A school teacher, having taken
great trouble to explain the differences
In the meanings of the words dream
and 'reverie," asked her class. Now.
can any Of you give me a sentence
with the word 'reveria' 'r it9.'
A youth put up his hand. Please
ma am" said the urchin, the 'reverie
blew his whistle and stopped the
game. ."-Epworth Herald.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-26

Astrologers find this rather an un-
fortunate day, for although the Sun
is in benefic aspect, Saturn, Mars and
Jupiter are all adverse.
It is a most unfavorable day for
changes, removals and beginnings Of
any sort.
When Saturn Is evilly disposed 1t is
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-26
Rules for Contributors

Evening Star pleased stories
following MUST be observed:
Make your stories SHORT. Not 200
2. only ONE SIDE OF THE PAPER
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-26
Frank the Trapper
BY EDWARD REGELMAN.

At the foot of the Allegheny
mountains In the State Of Virginia,
stood a small log cabin.
The cabin was made OF heavy logs
and a few small holes were in the
the logs. These holes were used
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-25
Lost Through Courtesy

Washington, March 21.-The Nc
Cumber federal grain inspection bill
was made the victim of parliamentary
procedure today when it's author &C.
cepted for it a position where the
measure would be promptly voted on,
only to lose his advantage a moment
later by reason of his courtesy to a
fellow senator.
Senator McCumber sought and won
for his bill the position of unfinished
business, which meant that it would
come up at 2 p. m. every day for de-
bate until finally disposed of. 1t re-
quired a vote of the senate to give the
bill that place. Then Senator Myers
asked unanimous consent to take up a
bill dealing with Montana coal lands.
Senator McCumber agreed to lay the
grain inspection measure aside tenn
porarily, but when he sought to bring
it up again just before adjournment in
order to assure its status, parliament
airy opposition and the lack of a quOr-
um defeated him.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-25
Roosevelt Loses Equipment

New York, March 23.-Col. Theo-
dore Roosevelt's family and friends
anxiously awaited further advices to.
day regarding the accident by which
his party lost its entire equipment in
the rapids of a Brazilian river. 1t was
hoped to learn just how and when the
accident occurred and whether the
expedition would be abandoned, es-
pecially as the party was so far from
a base where new equipment could
be acquired.
The news Of the mishap came in a
brief message from Anthony Fiala, a
members of the party. 1t was dated
at Santarem, Brazil, yesterday and
read:
1--WE have lost everything in the
rapids. Telephone my wife of my
safety"
Santarem is in the state of Para
at the confluence of the Tapajos river
with the Amazon and the dispatch
was probably SEN there by courier.
The accident in all probability &C.
Cured on an unknown river which
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., today said
his father, in a letter to him, had
called the Rio Duivata, or River of
Doubt.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-25
Can Only Allow Bills Quarterly

Helena, March 2O.-Boards of coun-
ty commissioners under the law can
not adjourn regular meetings from
time to time to give them an oppor-
tunity to examine, settle and allow &C.
counts against the county, monthly
instead of quarterly, Attorney Gener-
al D. M. Kelly advises State Eexamin-
er N. S. Magraw.
He holds: THAT bills and accounts
may be considered only at regular
quarterly meetings. That in case of
adjourned regular meetings. only such
bill or accounts may be consigned as
we're legally chargeable against the
county to the time started for the
regular meeting. That, therefore, they
could not take a recess in a regular
quarterly meeting for the purpose of
examining, settling and allowing &C.
counts against the county falling due
after the time prescribed for the regu-
lar quarterly meeting.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-25
Europe Secures Most Of Radium

Washington, March Pillow the
American people failed to recognize
the Importance of radium as a cure for
cancer until the European countries
had procured practically all of the
present available supply, is graphical
ly told in the annual report of Director
Joseph E. Holmes of the federal bu-
reau of mines, made public tonight.
The report tells of the bureaus un-
successful efforts to obtain a quantity
of radium sufficient to supply the 20 or
more hospitals of the public health
service, and serve, in part, to meet the
needs of the various ANGER hospitals
of the country"
1t is estimated by Director Holmes
that ''in the United States $4,000 per-
O n die each year from cancer" Ex-
planning that radium is considered the
most promising cure for certain types
of cancer, the director says the most
serious barrier to success in demon.
strating this is the scarcity of radium.
The report attracted an unusual in.
terest, as congress is preparing to en-
act legislation to conserve the coun-
try's radium.
"The total supply is not more than
30 ,grams Of radium now available for
use in such treatment in all countries
the report says. "Of this amount there
is probably not more than two grams
of radium bromide in the United States
in the hands of a few surgeons.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-25
Castro Is Located

Port of Spain, Trinidad, March 21.-
General Cipriano Castro, former dicta-
tor of Venezuela, whose whereabouts
had been unknown for several months,
was located here today.
A party of detectives raided a hotel
occupied almost solely by Venezuelans
last night and found there 1000
rounds of ammunition and a few re-
volvers. The discovery led to a fur
Their investigation early today.
The police proceeded to a house
which had been occupied for several
months by General Carmelo Castro, a
brother of the former president.
Armed with a search warrant they
went over the place. Among the ef-
fects of the occupants they found only
n revolver and a few cartridges.
On entering one of the rooms, how.
ever. they found it occupied by Gen.
eral Castro himself. The one time
dictator was extremely indignant over
the procedure of the police, whose
methods he denounced as harsh and
unnecessary.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-25
PURE FABRIC LAW NEEDED

1t is to be hoped that something
will be done at this session of ION.
gress in the way of passing a pure
fabric law.
Senator Myers of this state intro
duced one bill of this kind and it is
understood that there are two or three
other measures of a similar kind in
n house or the other.
There is no good reason why the
consumer of clothing should not have
a chance to knaw just what he is
buying. in other words, the provisions
of the pure food law should be made
to apply to fabrics.
Every piece of cloth, dress or suit
of clothes should be distinctly labeled
showing exactly what percentage OF
different materials have entered into
its manufacture.
II a blanket is sold as all wool, that
is just what it should be, but if it con.
tains shOddy that fact should be made
known to the purchaser.
It is simply a matter of business
honesty, SO it is impossible to see how
n valid OO1ectlOn can be a to a
law of this character.
Incidentally the Miner always has
believed a measure of this description
II enacted, would do for the
sheepmen in this country than the
tariff ever did for them.
Such q law would create a greater
demand for wool, for undoubtedl,
those who could afford it, would in
sist upon having pure wolled good!
instead of imitation woolens.
The same rule would apply to ar
ticles that are sold today al all silk
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-25
Enlarged Homesteads

Since the enactment of the enlarg-
ed homestead law 211,000,O 900 acres
have been classified by the United
States Geological survey as nonirrig-
able and designated by the interior de-
partment as enterable under this law
in 32O-acre tracts, the limit being
twice that allowed under the original
homestead law. During the month of
February 3,312,2O6 acres were thus
classified by the survey and thrown
open to entry by Secretary Lane. The
states most affected were Colorado,
where 100000 acres we're so desig-
mated, Montana, with 100000 acres;
and Oregon, with about 100000 acres.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-25
Miners Entombed

Pottsville, Pa, March 2O.-The
earth opened and swallowed two min.
ers n a work shanty on the noun
tain side at Kelley run colliery at
Shenandoah today and although large
forces of men have been put to work
10Th inside the mines and on the sur
face, no trace Of the men or building
can be found. They may have drop.
ped a distance of 500 feet or any por.
ton OF 1t and it may require weeks
to learn their fate.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-25
Thos. Cruise Sued for Dam.oes

Helena, March 1S.-Because Colonel
Thomas Cruise charged that Mrs. Liz
zie O'Connor Fowlie, proprietress of
the Fowlie hotel in this city, had stol-
en- certain jewelry that had belonged
to his daughter, Mamie Cruise. Mrs.
Fowlie sued him in the district court
today for defamation of character.
She damends $4,000.
Mrs. Fowlie recites she has been in
the hotel business at various points
in Montana for many years, and be-
cause she has been favorably known
to the travelling public has built up
a large and lucrative business.
She charges that Colonel Cruise is
one of the prominent, wealthy and in
fluential residents of Helena, and that
his only daughter Mamie was a close
intimate personal friend of the plain
tiff, and was in the habit of visiting
her at the hotel; that because of her
love and affection for the plaintiff
she presented her with n imitation
pearl necklace worth 81 or IS. two
sets of ear rings Of the value of So or
81, and left her in possession of some
jewelry worth about SO.
Last October, she AYERS, Colonel
Cruise in the presence of divers good
citizens remarked: II knew Mrs. Fow.
lie had stolen the jewelry."
Her business has suffered as a re.
suit of the remark, and it caused her
great mental pain, worry and anguish.
Damages OF this score are assessed
at $4,000; and on the score that she
harrassed and threatened by de-
tectives employed by Colonel Cruise
at another 2 5000.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-25
Will Arrest "Mother Jones"

Denver, March 21.-Adjutant Gen.
eral John Chase, who arrived today
from the coal strike district, said that
he had given orders to arrest Mother
Mary Jones on sight If she returns to
Trinidad. Mother" Jones still was at
her hotel in Denver. She said that the
time for her departure for the strike
zone had not yet been fixed.
Mother" Jones, who is 81 years old,
was released in Denver last Monday
after having been held as a military
prisoner at Trinidad for more than two
months.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-03-25

ibid your husband have any lnck OF
his. hunting tripT"
"Splendid. Didn't you heari"
mo. What was IT,
He got back alive."-Fingston Post.