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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-17

on mysterious theft of jewels val
ued at more than ST 900 from the home
Of Mrs. Fleming G. duBignou, No s.
Peachtree place the time aud date Of
the robbery being the chief factors
i'll a mystery that has been puzzling
the police since Sunday, when the
loss was discovered.
The jewels were the property Of
Miss Nan duBignou, well-knoWn At
lauta society girl. Miss duBisnon told
the police she had not been wearing
the jewels recently, and that the las,
time she had worn the missing gems
was last Christmas Day
Locked Them in Dresser.
After that date Miss duBieuon
placed them in a jewel case which
was kept locked ia a dresser drawer.
Sunday Miss duBignon decided to
wear some of the jewels, and on
opening the drawer she discovered
that case and all We're missing
Detective Cocker was assigned to
the case, and visited the duBisnon
home, but without discovering any
clew. so far as could be learned lie
is still at work, with other members
of the department, ON tine mystery.
Following is a list Of the stolen
gems:
A two-stone diamond pin
Crescent pin of thirteen pearls.
Ring set with six pearls
Gold stickpin, set with two dia-
mODdS and one ruby.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-17
100 Boys Strike to
Parade With Irish

SAVANNAH. March 11.-One hun
bred boys from the Savannah High
School went on strike to-day be-
cause they could not go i'm the 81.
Patrick Day parade After marching
iu llHe with the Irish societies they
went to- the bali park to see the
Rochester bail club WORK ou,
The boys viii be disciplined when
they return To school Tomorrow.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-17
Harlan Is Chairman
Of Interstate Board

WASHlNGTON. March l7-Commis-
sioner james Harlan, OF Illinois, was to-
day elected chairman Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission for the ensuing
year He succeeds Edgar r. Clark, who
has been chairman for the past year.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-17
PUBLISHER
H|TSLOCAL
REFORMS
Thomas W, LoyIess. of Augusta,
Attending Convention. AppIauds
New Political League.

Interesting comments on conditions
in Atlanta as viewed by disinter-
ested Georgian, were maze Tuesday
by Thomas ". Loyless, editor Of The
Augusta Chronicle and one Of the
best known newspaper publishers OF
the South. who is in Atlanta attend =
ing the convention of the Southern
Newspaper Publishers Association.
Mr.. Loyless doesn't take any stock
in the bugaboo of many citizens OF
Atlanta that other cities Of Georgia
are Jealous Of the Capital City, but he
made some straigh from the shout
der criticisms and some strong rec
concentrations with reference to the
chronic agitations for reform by GER
tain elements in Atlanta, and the or
ganization by the business men of the
Citizens League to combat these as
itatoas and direct popular opinion
-into sane ana conservative channels
Theorists Not Majority.
The trouble with most cities in
this part of the country" said Mr.
Loyless, lis that the practical. CON
sentative citizens sit quietly in their
Offices and stores while Impractical
theorists run the town
Atlanta has had more OF this
theory government than any city |
know Of, ard the movement of the
business men in Atlanta indicates
that tho vital interests OF the city
have suffered
Il do not believe that the propa p
ganda OF these theorists represent the
majority Of the sentiment of the peo-
pie But because they are constantly
active, the weak kneed brothers as
sumo that they have the majority
with them. or fear that such is the
case
THE result is that their efforts are
more or less effective.
Business Men Waking Up.
Il am not surprised to find The
business men Of the city uniting 10
take hold of political affairs and
handle them in practical way. The
movement, think. bids fair to be
come general throughout this section.
At any rate, I shall be greatly inter
ested i'm watching the progress OF the
Citizens League, and, If ! understand
. . a
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-17
Charges Husband
Was Drunk 8 Years

Alleging that her husband Howard
r. Parker was intoxicated from the time
they were married December Is, 1903,
until she left him July l2. 1913, Mrs.
Harriet Angler Parker flied notice of
suit for divorce and alimony in Supe-
riur Court Tuesday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-17
Romance Begun in Paris Two
Years Ago to End in May Mar
rage in South Africa.

..
\ mountaineering romance " W.. ~
"uimnata IN So"'n 'N''',a "''". que
middle of Ma&' "noh MISS ian e
7''eeu'I' II '"' N.Y. ''''''''
VINO mas 0eeh o" 'he gran" 'p'' c.
stage Tor several wears H"' "7I ,5.',
me o''ug Oh 'uS'',p -, ','1''' - -" - -.
mot an EhsI'S'l''''i'' '-'7' ' '''' ''''
OIL I''oo' il'l's,
uPlu urea ''e mrs. ','o, VI .''s ~, w..
nance ~ l,@''S, '''1S'u ms Inns
@c'o'" '',e r''s''s" ,''''''' ~ e ''o.'
"o"' maui d. ny ''- ,''P ~ Wv. 80
-''i ~ 10
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o. ''''' w ~ 80 -, - .,.,.,' ,r,, ''.''
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'',' y $50. -. ". - . ,,,-a &C.,
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~, a., W. ''
o.;,.J r.,. =, s.,oo
,,.. -. 100, IA 1,stirs v,f,r,ot
c., ,,.. in po~f- t,,o .,.oars aoo and
i'H' me- 81
last November 'heN became ehsaseu.
Then they parted, she agreeing TO go
ia him i'm distant Africa this spring.
,.t.i.. T., aor relatives in Al
"i'e' d ''''' ~ ''e'
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-17
40 Bananas for Each
Person Eaten in 'l3

SEW YORK March l7.-Thrce billion
five hundred million bananas were con-
sJmcd Bon the United States last year.
Unless TDu ate forty you did not get
your share.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-17

livery day, more
Il and more, people
are realizing that
reading The Georgian
and American makes
men and women wiser.
They know they will
find thousands of things
for sale in which they
are interested. They
have learned, too, that
our Want Ads" are
representative and de-
pendable, and is the
market sheet for the
domestic needs. What
do you want? In all
probability, you will
find it in to-day's Clas-
sihed Section. Look and
see.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-17
THE WEATHER.

Forecast for Atlanta and
Georgia Fair Tuesday and
Wednesday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-11

was no longer the light hearted schoolgirl he
had first met. Her trials bad made a serious
woman Of her, and perhaps this phase was all
the more enchanting to him, who hal his seri-
side also. Her young mind like
Italian garden. always opening vistas for
his admiring gase,
He went about hls work the same an Of old,
interviewing, playing detective. fattening his
pay envelope by specials 70 the Sunday edition
and some Of the lighter magazines Sometimes
he had vague dreams of writing a play, a
novel. and making a tremendous fortune like
that chap Manders, who only few years ago
hal been his desk mate. He really began the
first chapter Of a novel; but that has nothing
10 do with this history.
Already then. The chess are once more ON
the beard. and ii is the move OF the Black
Hundred.
The day was rather cloudy. Jones viewed
the sky YEARLY He could hear Florence play
Ing rather a cherries nocturne by Chopin.
Fourteen weeks ago this warfare had begun,
and all be had accomplished. he and those
with him. was the death or incarceration of
few inconsequent members of the Black Hun
dred. Always they struck and always he had
u ward off He had always been on the de-
fensye; and defensive fighter may last
long while. bur he seldom wins; and the but
Ter knew that they must win or 20 down in
nv
the end there could be no draw. 1t all
reminded him of thundcrbolts; one man knew
whore they were going TO strike.
The telephone rang: at the same moment
Florence left the piano She stopped at the
threshold
Hello. You? Where have you been?
What has hsppcned?'
Who is it?' asked Florence. stepping for
ward,
Jones held up warning hand ami Florence
paused.
Yes. yes; hear perfectly. o. You've
been working out their new quarters? Good.
good But be very careful. sir. One never
knows what may happen. They have been
quiet for some time now. All You
can't work the ceiling this timer Win
dow over the way. Very good, sir. But be
careful"
The word e sir" caught Florences atten-
ticp She ran to Jones and seized him by the
arm.
Who was that" she cried, as he turned
away from the telephone.
Why"
You said sir"
Jones' eyes widenei :" ! did,"
Yes. and it's the first time ever heard
YOU use 1t over the telephone. Jones, you
were talking TO my fatherv I:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-11

sent a very concise message home. Susan
was becoming acclmated to this strange, ex-
citing existence.
Norton arrived in due time, and he and
Jones were mapping out plan when Susan's
message came
GOOD girl" said Jones. "She's learning.
Can you handle this alone. Norton? They
want me out Of the house again, for believe
they were after me as well as Florence Half
an hour gone.'
Trust me.' cried Norton.
And he ran out to his auto. It was Wild
ride. Several policemen shouted after him.
but he went on unmindful They could take
his license number hundred times for all he
cared. SO they had got her? They could
wait till their enemy's vigilance Stacked and
then would striker But Susan! The next
time he saw Susan he was going to take ner
in his arms and kiss her. It might be new
sensation to kiss eusan, always 20 prim and
offsn. Corey strset-that had been her direc-
ton. They had put Florence in = motor boat
at the foot Il Cory street. He was perhaps
half an hour behind
Florence nsvss opened her lips. She stared
ahead proudly. She would show these scoua-
drels that she was her fathers daughter.
They piled her with questions, but sne pre-
tended not to hear.
well. pretty bird. we'll make you speak
when the time comes. We've got you this
trip whore We want you. There won't be any
jumping overheard this session, believe me.
We've wasted enough time. We've got you
and were going to keep you."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-11

STANLEY HarHreav~, mtiftematre. after a
nairncuiou. escape from tho drn OF the
gang of brilliant thieves known the
Black Hundred. Hives the life of q
ciuse for eighteen years. HarwY~av@ se-
cfaentaiIy meets Braine. leader of The
Black Hundred. Knowing Brsine wifi
try 10 wet him. he escapes from his OWE
home by balloon. Before escaping he
WRITES u letter so the Eivis' school where
eighteen years before he myst~rteusiy
left on the doorstep kis baby daughter,
Florence Gray. Thst day HnrSreHve
also draws s1 .ooo.o00 from the bank. hat
IL il reported that this dropped into the
sea when the balloon he escaped in
punctured.
Florence arrives from the girls school
Countess Olga. Braine'. companion. WIS.,
its her aud claims h~r ms a relative. Two
bogus detectives call. but their plot is
rolled by Norton, a newspaper man.
by bribisK the captain of the Orient.
Nerto. lays a trap for Braine and his
gang. Countess olgn also visits the ORR
enrs captain. and sAe easily fall. into
the reporters snare. The plan proves
sbortfv~ through Brnine's good luck and
only hireltngs fall into the hands of the
police.
After milling in their first attempt. the
Black Hundred trap Florence. They ASK
her for money, hut she escapes, again
folding them.
Norton and the countess call ON Flor
ence the next day, once more safe at
home. The visitors having gone, Jones
removes q section of flooring and FROM
: a cavity takes box. Pursued by mem
hers of the black Hundred. he rushes TO
the wst~r front and succeeds in drop
ming the box into the ser.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-11
$4,000 FOR ONE HUNDRED WORDS.

"The Aiilion DoTlcr Mystery" story
srSu ran for tsentp-fco consecutive oecks
IN this paper By an arrangement ~ith
| the Thanhouser Film eompGnp IL hos been
| made possible not only 10 read the story
IN this paper but also to sec d zach 1reek
! in the tartoas 1pcr'na picture theoters.
Fer the solution Of this mystery story
(, $4,000 Vtu Be 1irrH BY the ThGnhonser
Film corporation
CONDITIONS G0TERNTNG THE
CONTEST
The prise Of $4,000 sciH Be- ,eon BY the
] nsan scorson. or rhtid eoho scrites the most
nccepsabls solution Of the mvs.erp, from
schich the last fseo reels Of srotion picture
droma tcfl be made and the last two
chapters OF the story priffen BY Harold
MdcGrofh.
Solutions may be cent 10 the Thdahoaser
Film corporation. e.fhrr az Chicago or Nc,c
York any ftme W 10 eiidniqht Jan II.
This aNo'es serraI soeeks after tho iasf
chapter hos been pabhshed,
A board of three Judges tcsU determine
schich OF the Tnant soisttons rece1 ren - the
rtost acceptable TAe Judges drs to be
Harold Mec0rafh. Lloyd Loserpan. and
Nice Moe Tiaee. The Judgment Of ths
board .ciH be absoiafe and final Nosh'ns
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-11

OF literary nature sciH be considered IN
the decision. nor gipen any preferences IN
the selection Of the ,cinner of the $4,000
prize. The last taco reels, sehich COLL cire
the most acceptable soiution to the mps-
terry, UiH be presented in the theofers
herring this feature az soor as IL IS pos
sibIe TO produce the same. The story CORE
spending 10 these motion pictures rH op-
pear in the newspapers coinoide.paiiv, or
as soon after the appearance Of the pic
lures as practicable. With the last tmo
reels giH be shomn the pictures Of the soin-
ner. his ar her home. and other interesting
features. II Is understood that the nescs-
papers, so fdr as practicable, in printing
the last fioo chapters OF the story by Hdr-
old NdcGrdk. teiH also shoto picture OF
the succussjul contestant.
Solutions to the mystery must not Be-
more thar 100 cords long. Here drv some
questions to be kept In mind in connection
seith the mystery as an aid to q solstsJni
No. What becomes OF fhs nssilionoiref
No. 2--Whot becomes Of the 81, 100000
No. S-Whom does Florence mdrrvi
No. What becomes of the Rasstsw
cosntcssf
Nobody connected esther directly or IN
Directly scith "7'he Nalio~ Dollar 4Ss-
terry" Uiu be considered os contesfdat.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-11
Copyright; 1914: by Harold Mac Grath)
CHAPTER Ky.
ANOTHER TRAP SET,

CHATTER Az.
ANOTHER TRAP SET.
TT the truth is TO be told, Jones was az
I deeply chagrned over the outcome Of the
l counterfeit deal as was Braine, They had
both failed signelly to reach the goal
sought. But this tims the organization hRd
broken even with Jones. and this fact ds-
turbed the butler. n might signify that the
turning point had been reached, and that in
ths future the good luck might swing over TO
the side of the Black Hundred. Jones
doubled his cautions, reiterated his warnings
and slept less than ever. Indeed, as he went
over the ground he conceded a point TO the
Black Hundred. He would no longer he able
to keep tabs on the organization, They had
deserted their former quarters absolutely. The
agent Of whom they had leased the building
knew nothing except that lie would have TO
repair the place The rent had been paid
year In advance, as it has been these last eight
years. He had dealt through an attorney who
knew no more. Of his clients than the agent,
So ii will be seen that Jones had in reality
received a check.
More than all this. 1t would give his enc
mics renewed confidence: and this was
deeper menace than he cared 10 face. But he
went about his affairs as usual giving no hint
/, any one Of the mental turmoil which had
possession of him.
1t Is needless to state that Norton did not
scoop his rivals on the counterfeit story. But
BE- set to work exploring the cellar Of The
battered die. He turned this over 10 the
secret service men. There was one man be
wanted to fnd-yroon. This man, could he
find him. should he made to lead him. Norton,
to the new stronghold He saw tie futity oi
lryinz to trap Braine by shadowing him. He
desired Braiue to believe that his escape from
he freighter had been bit Of wild luck and
aot preconceived plan. Braine was out Of
reach for the present, he began the search
;ci the man Vroon. He haunted the water
front saloons for week without success.
He did not know that It was the policy Of
the Black Hundred to lay low for a month
after raid Of such a serious character. Sc
the Hargreavs menase had thirty days OF
peace. always watched. however. For Braine
lever rela xed his vigilance in that part OF the
game. He did not care TO lose light OF Jones,
rhom he was positive was ready for fight II
the slightest opportunity offered itself
Norton went back TO the primrose paths of
.oye and sometimes he would forget all about
such q thing as the Black Hundred. SO the
GUNNER days went by, with the llscs and the
roses embowering the .Hsrgresve home. But
Norton took note Of the fact that Florence
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-11

the million will save her. Our agent will call
In an hour FOR an answer,
THE BLACK HUNDRED"
As matter of fact they had wanted Jones
almost as badly as Florence but her desire
for a book-some popular story of the day
had saved MIN from the net. The letter had
been written against this possibility.
Jones became cool. now that he knew just
what danger to face. The Queen hotel meant
nothing. Florence would not be taken there.
He called up Norton. 1t took all the buffers
patience, however, As 1t required seven differ
ent calls TO locate the reporter.
Meantime the taxicab containing Florence
and Susan spun madly toward the water
front. Here the two were separated by an
effective threat. Florence recognized the man
Nroon and knew that to plead for mercy
would be waste Of time. She permitted
herself to be led to q waiting launch. Always
when she disobeyed Jones something like this
happened But this time they had cunningly
struck at her heart, and all thought Of her
psrsonal safety became ~ nothing For the
present she knew that she was in no actual
physical danger. Sns was merely to be held
a. 4 hostage. Would Susan have mentality
enough to tell Jones where the taxicab had
stopped? She doubted. In an emergency
Susan had proved herself a nonentity, bun
die Of hysterical thrills.
As a matter of fact for once Florence's
deductions wore happily wrong. When the
chauffeur psremptorily deposited Susan on the
lonely country road, several miles from home,
che ran hot-foot to the nearest telephone and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-11
SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.

Aeconpifces of Braine kfdnap F1orence
while she IL shopping and hurry her on
10 sea. she leaps overheard "Nnd II
picked up In q dased condition by Ssh
er~nen. The Black Hundrrd locate her.
and Bra2ne. disguised a. her father, takes
her hack TO sea with hia. Florence sets
Gre to the boat and IL rescued by = ship
which EorteH has been shanEhaisd.
Norton and Florence, safely ashore
take the train for home. The trafn II
wrecked. Norton. who trfcn to rescue
her, fs tied TO the railroad tracks. Flor
ence saves him and HnaIfy Jones comes
to the rescue of both.
Concealed above the rendezvous Of the
Black Hundred, a man learns of the re-
covery from the sea of the box Of jew
els by "A sailor snd of its subsequent re-
turn to the bottom of the sea, and he
quickly communicates tho fact to Jones.
A duplicate boz - planted and later Sc
cured by the band, bat before Its con-
tents are examined the box mysteriousiy
disappears.
Owing to the falling OF of coutrtbu-
TONS to the parent organization in Rus
sia an agent arrives and assumes tn
leadership of the American brnnch
the Black Hundred. Through the con-
uivnnce of the countess and Brssne the
new head II thoroughly humiiiated.
Finding himself checkmated at ever.
turn, Braine endeavors TO enmesh the
Hararcave household In the law in or
der to gain free access TO tho house.
The timely discovery of the plot by Nor
ton sets the police MT the heels OF the
pack and results in n raid ON tae gangs
rendezvous, which, however. proves to
be barren of results.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-11

questiuss. cannot answer any. dsre not"
But n I should command. upon the pain
Of dismssaT' coldiy.
"Ah Miss Florence" and Jones tapped his
pocket, "you forget that you cannot dismiss
me by word I am legally In control here.
am sorry that you have made me recall this
fact to you"
F7on ence began to cry softly.
am sorry. very sorry" said the butler,
torn between the desire to comfort her and
the law that he had laid down for himself.
1T Is very gloomy today, ami perhaps we
are all little depressed by 1t, am sorry"
"O,>I realize, Jones, that all this uncnding
mystery and secrecy have a set purpose at
back. Only, 1t does just seem as IL should
81 mad sometimes with waiting and wonder
ing"
And II the truth must be told, 1t IN the
with me- We have to wait for them to
strike, Shall / get you something new to
read7 am going down 10 the drug store and
trey nave circulating library.
"Get me anything you please. But I'd feel
better with little sunshine"
That's universal" replied Jones, going into
the hall for his hat.
Had the telephone rung again at that mo-
ment 1t 10 quite probable that the day would
have come to a close as the day before had
monotonousiy. But the ring came five min
utes after Jones had left the house
"Is this the Hargreave placer
Yes" said Florence. WHO is it?'
This 10 Miss Hargreave talking?"
Yes"
hotel Mr.. Norton has been badly hurt, and
he wants you and Mr.. Jones to come at once.
We cannot tell just now how serious the In
jury L.. He Is just conscious. Shall I tell
him you will come immediately
Yes. yes!"
Florence snapped the receiver on the hook
She wanted to fly, Hy. He was hurt. How,
when. where?
susan. susan Sne CQiieu-
What is 1t, FlorenceY asked Susan, run
ming into the room.
at once. 0, Susan. I've been dreading some
thing all day long" Florence struck the
maids bell. MY wraps You will go with
me. Susan"
Where. Miss FlorenceT" asked the maid,
alive to her duty.
"where7 What is that to your demanded
Florence, who did not know that this maid
was detective.
Why not wait till Mr.. Jones retvrns?"
she suggested patiently.
And let the man love diey' vehemently.
AT least you win leave word where you
are going, Miss Florence"
The Queen hotel And II you ray another
word I'll discharge you. Come, Susan"
There happened to be taxicab conveniently
near Gas vroon took care there should be-,
se, the man hiding in the bushes. The two
young women stepped into the taxicab and
were driven Of. They had been gone less
tnan ave minutes when Jones returned with
his purchase, to and the house empty Of its
most valuable asset. He was furious, not only
at the maid, who he realized. was virtually
helpless. but at his own negligence.
In the midst Of his violent haransue til. bell
sounded. In his bones he knew what was
going to be found there. 1t was letter ON
thu back Of which was drawn the fatal black
mask. With shaking fingers he tore open tho
envelope and read the contents; Florence
III, nov 4. opE aQxsr. Only the surrender Of
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-24
Carmen Want increase.

Indications of trouble between car
men of the Wyoming Valley and the
Wilkesbarre Railway company devel-
oped when Thomas Wright, general
manager of the traction lines. declared
that the offer of an increase in wages
amounting to cent for the first year
and an additional cent for the next two
years of three year agreement was
as far as the company would go in its
bid for peace and new agreement
with its employees.
The agreement of the men expired
Dec. 81 The carmen have asked for
an increase of 8 cents per hour. in
creased pay for overtime and pay for
all extra men who report daily and get
no work