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New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
RELIEF FOR MILLER.

Spokane, Wash, Aug. 22.-It was announced today that relief for Darius Miller, president of the Chi cago. Burlington and Quincy railroad, who was stricken yesterday with ab- dOminal trouble at Glacier National park, Montana, had been sent in three trains.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
SIXTY-ONE YEARS AGO.
On July 22, 1853, New Britain Fire
 men Won Silver Trumpet

On July g, 1853, just sixty-one years and one month ago today, there oc- cured the great "Firemen's CeIebra- ton" in New Haven. Bremen gath cred there from all over the state, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York in competition for two silver trumpets.
 After close competition one trumpet was awarded to the Gaspee Company, of Providence, R. l., and the old Nia- gara Company, of this city, won the other. The old trumpet is still kept in the trophy case at the central station.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
WAR VETERAN DEAD.

Hartford, Conn.,, Aug. 22.-Lester G. Abbe. former we'll known busi- ness man and veteran of the civil war, died heer today aged "A years For many years until his retirement a dozen years ago he was in the oyster business He served in Company A, c2nd Connecticut Volunteers
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
TO EXAMINE PLUMBERS.

will be given by a subcommittee of the board of health next week, Fri day evening. The examiners are Superintendent of Health T. F. Reeks, Plumbing Inspector w. A. Weiant, and City Chemist M. w. Davenport.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
MEXICAN DIPLOMATS
 WITHOUT POSITIONS
4SO Representatives Lose Their Jobs Because of Change of Govern
 ment-Stamp Tax Reduced.

ment-Stamp Tax Reduced.
 Mexico City, Aug. 22.-Four hun dred and eighty diplomatic representa- today. because of the change of gov ernment.
 The stamp tax has been reduced 50 per cent. from what it was under the Huerta administration.
 The war office last night announced that the revolt of the 18th infantry at Puebla had been quelled and the command disarmed. General Gonzalo Luque and his officers are now under arrest there. ..--a
 General Obregon left last night for the state of Sonora.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

COMBINATIONS quality nain- sock, needlework and lace trimmed
 drawer or skirt, would be good
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

BOSTON STORE I've Close Wednesdays at 12:SO Dur
 ing July and August.)
 IT ..,5 '
 Muslin
 Underwear COMBINAT1ONS-F quality nain- sock, needlework and lace trimmed drawer or skirt, would be good value at 75c. .5Oc KNIGHT GOWNS-Hamburg and lace trimmed, cut wide, long and full, deep hem, fine quality long cloth. good 75c number. ...... soc each CORSET COVERS AT 25c-We are showing a lot of extra good values trimmings, sizes 34 to A. .25c each MISSES CREPE NIGHT GOWNS E Sizes to IA years, made of fine quality crepe plisse. .. ... soc each WHITE SATEEN UNDERSKIRTs- Pleated and ruffled. 75c to $1.OO WHITE PIQUE UNDERsKIRTs- Fine quality wide vale pique, deep hounce .!oc eacH
 Agents for
 MCCALL PATTERNS
 The best pattern sold at any price 10 and 15c each MCCALL MAGAZINE for Sept. sc MCCALL QUARTERLY, the new fall number. with 15c pattern free, POO
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

CORSET COVERS AT 25c-We are showing lot of extra good values
 and styles, lace and needlework trimmings, sizes 34 to A 25c each
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

KNIGHT burg and lace
 trimmed, cut wide, long and full, deep hem, fine quality long cloth,
 a. good 75c number. soc each
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

WHITE SATEEN UNDERSKIRTS- Pleated and ruffled. 75c to $1.OO
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

MISSES CREPE NIGHT GOWNS Sizes to IA years, made of fine
 quality crepe plisse. ... soc each
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
A, Agents for MCCALL PATTERNS

The best pattern sold at. any
 price 10 and 15c each MCCALL MAGAZINE for Sept. ..5c MCCALL QUARTERLY, the new fall
 number. with 15c pattern free. POO
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

WHITE PIQUE UNDERsKIRTs-
 Fine quality, wide vale pique, deep
 founce 75c each gaE & tt V g3t
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

A horse belonging to Daniel Hayes ran away last night on Main street. He was stopped before doing any 1o
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

(To be Continued Next saturday@
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03
CHAPTER vi.
Burglary Under Arms.

Burglary Under Arms.
n 1E doubled suddenly to the back
- door. dung IL open and threw
IL ~ himself out into the black
strangeness OF the night and
at the same time into the arms OF two
bury plain clothes men
Strong arms clipping him, he strug-
GIed violently for an instant
Here" a voice warned him roughly.
1T amt goin' TO do you no good
Another interrupted with an accent
OF deep disgust. Hanged II IT amt
patrolmanr' IN patent recognition OF
his borrowed plumsge-
why didn't yOu say soT' demanded
the first as Z. Sybarite fell back. re-
leased.
Didn't-have-time." painted the lat
ter Here" he added quickly. GIN
me n leg over this fence. will your
What forE"
They've got a door through TO the
next house-gettinG out that way.
That's what I'm after-to stop 'em-
Shut up p. Sybarite insisted savage
~. and give me leg"
Curiously complaisant for one of his
breed. the detective bent his back and
made a stIrrup OF his clasped hands.
but no sooner had r. Sybarite fitted
foot TO that same than the man started
and Strengthened up abruptly. throwing
him fat on his back.
You patroIman! Whatcha doin
in them pants and shoes II you're pa
troll
"Hellor' exclaimed the other indig-
nantly. "Impersonatin' an officer. chg
With this he dived ut p. Syharite.
who. having bounced mp from supine
to sitting position. promptly and
peevishiy swOre. rolled to one side and
Scra mbied TO his feet
Immediately the other closed in upon
him. supremacy confident OF overcom-
ing by concerted action that smalliSh
pale and terrified body. WhereupOn
r Sybarite stepped quickly TO one side
and. avoidin. the rush OF one. directly
engaged the other Ducking beneath n
windmill play Of arms. he shot an &C
curate fist NJ the aggressor's jaw
There was n click Of teeth. the mans
head snapped hack. and. folding mp
like a tripod he subsidized mt full length
upon the ground
Then swinging on heel r. SyAaritr
met a second onset made more danger |
Gus by the cooler calculations OF 81 uIo-r /
sophisticated antagonist Nevertheless |
fefily blocking rain OF blows. he /
closed In IL II eager To escape punish I
ment and planted lifted knee In the 4
large Of the detectives stomach 50 4
neatly that he. TOO. collapsed Ike !
Dunctured presidential boom and iay 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

BIft in lime he had. '6f necessity. TO
pause for breath. and pulled up In the
back yard OF n Forty-sixth street resi-
dence. his duty-to find a way to the
street and shift from that uniform
OF unhappy inspiration-as plain as the
problem It presented
To break his way TO the street
through one of the houses would he
not only to invite apprehension. II
would be actual burglary.
To continue his headlonG career of
the fugitive back yards feline was out
OF the question. Gravely he considered
the inoffensive building whose back
premises he was then infesting.
II showed no lights, had not an open
wlndow-so far as could be determined
by straininG sight aided only by faint
reflection from the livid skies. But the
back of this house boosted a fire ca
cape.
BY inverting an ash can which Eis-
met had disposed convenient to his
hands. and standing on II an active
man might possibly. If sufficiently des-
perate. manage to jump n vertical
yard. more or less, catch the lower
most grating Of the fire escape. draw
himself up and thus ascend.
In a thought p. Sybarite had turned
the galvanized iron cylinder bottom up
and had clambered upon it. and in less
than a brace OF minutes =. Sybarite
at the top was pulling himself ginger
" over the lip OF stone coping
Surmising that he had attained not
to the roof of the house. but to that of
a two story rear extension. he found |
himself in what seemed a small roof |
garden. made private by awnings end |
Venetian blinds.
Stealing softly on. the darkness I
seemed to thicken around him. Un- 1
canny business this, penetrating IN
known Businesses of dark and silent J
house at dead of night, a trespasser IN
able to surmise when the righteous
on familiar ground lurk-
Ing and vigilant under arms. might not
open fire.
Nevertheless the police behind him
were menace OF known calIber
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03
PLANT juice HAS
MADE Many FRIENDS
GRATEFUL PEOPLE IN ALL PARTS
OF THE COUNTRY ARE PRAIS-
ING THE NEW TONIC.

IL is a positive fact that no remedy
that was ever put on the market has
created so much interest and given
such remarkable results as Plant Juice
and IL is not 70 be wondered at that
50 many gladly testify TO the benefits
they have received.
Frank Harding. 527 Third street in
East Moline. an employee OF the Root
and Van Deryoort plant. said: Il was
troubled with indigestion and stomach
complaint and Plant Juice helped me
from. the start have never felt bet
ter in my life than l have since taking
it,
Frank Kolark. 5Is1s Forty-second
street. in Rock Island, an employee OF
the Moline Pillow Co. said: PLANT
Juice has saved my wife much suffer
ing and helped her wonderfully. For
myself II has given me new life and
further what / think OF lant Juice
Just ask me"
Plant Juice acts like magic in cases
Of stomach, kidney. liver. blood and
nerve troubles. II will quickly supply
the body with an abundance OF disease
defying. health giving blood that will
free the system OF all impurities that
cause rheumatism and similar trou-
bles. For sale at the Ballard Drug &
Dental Co. JOG West Second street. in
Davenport; the New Harper House
Pharmacy. in Rock Island; f. Jericho
& Co. in Moline.-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03
him down 70 rest

him down TO rest
The next moment. spurred by an
alert discretion. p. Sybarite scaled the
fence with the agility OF back yard
tom cat
Hard Gags received him on the other
side. Stumbling. he lost balance and
sat down with an emphasis that drove
the breath from him In one mighty
"Ooofr'
There was a simultaneous confusion
OF new. strange voices on the other
side OF the fence; cries OF surprise.
recognition OF the two detectives. fol
lowed by:
Gimme a back up that fncev'
p. Sybarite picked himself up with
even more alacrity than If he'd land
ed in a ped of nettIes. tore across that
terra incognita. found n second fence
and was beyond 1t in a twinkling.
Swift as he was, however. detection
attended him-a voice roaring, There
goes wan av thin now"
BHndly clearing fence after fence
without even thinking to count them
=. Sybarite hurtled onward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

"P. unfortunately = Sybarite," be
said, "bookkeeper for Whigham &
Wimpers, leather merchants. Frank
Tort street"
"And how did you come by that coat
and hat?'
Borrowed 1t from drunken cop in
| Penfield's a little while ago. They
were raiding the place, and kind of
wanted to get away Strange TO say.
my disguise didn't take. and l had to
leave by way OF the back fences"
81 don't know why" said Mrs. Inche
rehectively. but I believe everything
you say. Now, what'H you take to do
me a serviceT
MY services. madam. are yours to
command. My reward-ah. your smi!e!"
"Bunkr' observed the lady elegantly.
How would a hundred look to you?
Good. eh?''
You misjudge me-" the little man
insisted. Money is really no object"
"Still," she frpwned in puzzlement.
"a should think clerk in the leather
business
I'm afraid I've misled you. I should
have said that | was a clerk in the
happen to be independently wealthy.
a clerk no longer
II think announced the lady
thoughtfully, that you are one Of the
silckest young liars l ever listened TO.
On the other hand. you're unquestion-
ably perfect little gentleman. And.
anyhow. I'm going to take you at your
word and trust you- You're willing to
u
favor tonight?''
''Or any other night"
VERY we'll" Mrs. Inche rose wait
here a moment"
Wrapping her negligee round her.
she swept magnificently out of the den.
and n moment later again crossed P.
Sybarite's range of vision as she as
cended the stairs. Then she disappear
ed. and his reverie was presently inter
rupted by the sound Of the woman's
high. clear voice.
Hello. Columbus. seven four hun
dred. please! Hello. Masoni Taxicab.
please-AIrs Jefferson Inchei Yes
charge. Yes-immediately Thank
your
A moment later she reappeared on
the stairs. carrying wrap OF some |
sort over her arm. When she again |
entered the den 1t proved to be a mans |
coat and soft hat that she had found |
for him.
Get up" she ordered imperiously. |
land change to these before you get |
pinched for impersonating an officer. !
I've called taxi for you. and this is
what | want you to do-go to Dutch
House. That's dive, Fortieth street"
I've heard of it." nodded 2. Syba-
rite ANY sober man who stays away
from it is almost perfectly safe"
''Pll trust you t. take care of your
SELF" said the lady. ASK for Red
You know who he is %
The gangster? Yes
IF he isn't in wait for him If you
wait till daylight"
important as all that. ell? -
ITS life or death for me-" said Mrs
lnche serenely. I've got TO have pro-
lection. You've seen Yourself how bad
need it. And the police are not for
he likes of me. BESIDES" she added.
with engaging candor. IF squeal and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03
Poslam Heals
Pimples, Rash
Scalp Scale

For the eradication of eczema, acne.
letter. psoriasis. BARRIERS itch and all
est and most 'derendable remedy
known.
When treating pimples. red noses,
troubles. etc. results are brought about
overnight. only small quantity being
required. All itching stops at once
All druggists sell Poslam. For free
sample. write to Emergency Labora-
tories: 80 West Twenty-fifth street.
New York
Poslam Soap. medicated with Pos
lam. improves and beauties skin and
hair. Large size. 20 cents; Toilet size.
10 cents.-(Ady.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

~
- and overpowering rage pos
sessed Z. Sybarite. Without
the least hesitation he stretched forth
hand, snatched the pistol from the
grasp of the woman-who seemed to
relinquish 1t more through surprise
than willingly-threw himself half
way down the stairs and took hasty
pot shot at the marauder almost invisi-
BILE in the darkness as he rounded the
turn OF the next flight
Missing. the little man flung on reck-
lessly- AS he gained the next floor
down the hall lights flashed up. switch
on from the upper landing by the
woman OF the house. Thus aided, he
caught another glimpse of his prey
midway down the next fight. and
checked to take second shot at him.
Again he missed. With but one thought
he hurried on. swung round to the head
of the stairs, saw his man at the bot
tom. pulled up to him and
Beneath him n small rug slipped on
polished parquetry OF the landing +
Sybarite's heels went up and his head
down with sickening thump. He
heard his pistol explode once more
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

tel the truth then Friend Husband.
VIII be disinherited for sure, and I'll
nave had nil my trouble for nothing"
You make 1t perfectly clear. Mrs.
Inche And when i see Mr.. Red No
vember?"
say To MIN three words-'Nelin
wants you He'll understand. Then
you can so home"
IF get out alive"
You're safe If you don't drink any.
thing there"
Doubtless. but I'll feel safer If you'll,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03
. CHAPTER VII,
The Lady of the House,

7 once. like n demon of excep-
tional malignity, a breathleSs
and overpowering rage pos
SeSSed L. Sybarite. Without
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-07
fa LOCAL FORECAST.

Cairo and vieinity-Partly cloudy
and cooler Friday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-07
MRS. WILSON, WIFE
OF PRESIDENT, DIES
Last Words are Request to Take
Care of "WOOdrOW"

International Service
Washington August 6Nr Wilson,
o the united States died the o'clock
Death
complications.
wilson the a
MANSION the first being Mrs.
President Harrison
MIS- Wilson'S death as
sue passed away Her three daughters
william IT, eAdoo and Miss Margaret
Mrs Wilson had been before the
end but at 20O o'clock
She to
Mrs. Wilson stirred and called DR. Grayson
Doctor she said family Il you promise
me to take good Woodrow"
Dr. Grayson promised he would
Officials the White notified the vce-pdn
and members of Speaker Clark The House and
Immediately adjourned
President and his
out by the long vg at the bedside
iden bore bravery weeping daughters
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-07
International News Service.

international News Service
Rome August 6A dispatch German cruisers
"oDeh ana Bresu have in chased all day by the
British squadron.
l" "coFaah" with ltalys declaration neutrality ships
nave Deeh ordered to leave within
out ana hgh the British ships
0oha Algeria and Philppeve, Algeria.
oohg 10 TINS account
6rltsh fleet, escaped not meeting the French
me cable supports saying uncture Of
austrian and German vessels attempted
International News Service.
LONDON August Sit officially declared a Admir-
a that H. NJ Amphon morning striking
North Sea- One hundred pay
master and seventeen officers
International News
London August 6News reached here
has encountered the vicinity of Felgo.
land and driving Whether or not
g battle has been fought not learned
London August Thee reports here of naval osh
IN North Sea which suggests that
coming fish boats brought the
hree.C sandAe
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-07
100000 GERMAN TROOPS
ARE NOW BEFORE CITY
~ Russian Warshps Reported Sunk in North
Sea BattIe-Austria and German Fleet
to Attempt Juncture in Mediterranean

international News Service.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-07
AUSTRIA HUNGARY MAKES
WAR ON RUSSIA
British Fleet Driving Germans Toward Dutch
Coast $5OO,OOO,OOO English War Bud
get Passed Battle off China

Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Berlin August $50 MTha Emperor has issued an order to the
German army and navy in which he says:
After 43 years peace upon all Germans capable Of bearinp
arms We have to defend possess the fateran and
nome against the reckless assault of enemies u.s.
That hard fighting the ancient warike
spirit still lives the German people that powerful wake spirit which
attacks The wherever finds him regardless and which in the
past has been the dread and terror of enemies.
i have confidence German soldiers and all of YOU
An ardent ndomiable will for victory living all of you
know needed each you like heroes Remember our
great amt glorious past and that Germans God bless you
Press =. aggzs zyvr -p ,~..~.-, ~"
New York August I'll Tennessee converted for
the time being into uea ship, port tonight to
carry millions in gold the who are in
European countries
Associated Press
Paris ship captured and towed into Cher
burg hve-thousand ton German , ,x,a aN&
Press. Il '.Z%5F$
Vienna Ambassador to Austria Hungary ~
today passports
II, aA@E1i Is A4t ii
Press
Toxic August Tt warshts have captured
vessel belonging to the Russian volunteer
Press
London August correspondent to the Dalv Tagra
who has reached Stockholm witnessed at sp on
the coast of the German Rusgen the Ral. Sea baa all do
spon Five thousand Russian qnay were left to stnp
gle or acs to steamer reached The vessel salad
hs three thousand in despair believing return
to their are half mad from ,b m
hunger.
Press
Brussels August suffering serious check and heavy casual
1kaaIs.EMl Concluded Page s.) ! =. 90.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-07

international
London August 6The
by striking mine
FOX sixteen officers and 1875 Amnbo
wa" at The time conveying the third
her action noh ho ra
turned 20 Iarwich with slightly DAMAGED An incorrect m
port gave the Amphon credit for sinking steamer
oeseh LUIS 1t was the torpedo boat destroyer
Luis 1t Ia Ampiion st u one of the mines tl m ~
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-07
URGES DISREGARD OF FLAG
BY BRITISH WARsHTps

London, Aug. 6.-The morning
Fost proposes that England resume
kef rights of capturing all eargoes
destined for hostile countries. under
whatever flag the vessel may be sail
ing.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-07

international News
HALIFAX August 6The White anchor
"ot9 aeF dusk tonight She
cruiser Essex The stripped for action and her
torpedo
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-07
GERMANS TAKE UE6E FORTSAT FEARFUL Loss

bRSStS
MGn
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The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-07

concluded on Page Til rec, Colmuns 5 and 4l
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-20
.D.8H. STRIKE IS
ENDED QUICKLY
RAILROAD COMPANY YIELDS TO
STRIKERS BY REINSTATING
TWO MEN DISCHARGED.
FEDERAL BOARD OF MEDIATION
AND CANCELLATION BRINGS
ABOUT. SETTLEMENT.

ALBANY, n. y, Jan. 20.-The
strike on the Delaware and Hudson
Hallway was settled last night. Com
panys officials met the unions de-
mands( that they restore two dis
charged employees, Engineer James
a. Lynch and Conductor F. A. Sladc.
to their former positions. All strik-
ers will return to duty ut once.
G. ". w. Hanger, memper OF the
federal board OF mediation and con-
cilia,ion, brought about the agree
ment. a settlement was reached aft
er Mr.. Hanger had suggested to the
company officials that they yield to
the dcmands Of the men. Arbitra-
tion he declared was impossible.
AS soon US Clifford s. Sims, vice
president asa general manager of
:aiiway, and union officials. had
signed the agreement, orders. were
sent out for men to report for work
rs quickly as possible.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-20
Confesses to Staying Wife
To Marry Young Step Daughter
WEAR OLD sTEPFATHER TO PUT HER MOTHER OUT
Or THE WAY so SHE CAN MARRY AND BE "HApPYv-MUR.
DER SO CAREFULLY PLANNED AS ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING
CORONER LAYS THE BLAME TO HUSBAND

GALEsBURG, ILL.,, Jan. 2O.--Rob-
ort Piggins confessed today that he
murdered his wife at New Hender-
son, H., January 5, so he would be
Tree to marry his, stepdaughter, Julia
Flake, Is years old. -.h.'' ~,
He was arrested after the girl told
States, Attorney John, N. Wilson. OF
Mercer county OF her ,infatuation for
Higgins and that she importuned him
to dispose Of her mother, who, she
said, was the only obstacle between
nor and happiness.
The prosecutor hesitated to be,
ltevc the girls story OF the, extraor-
binary pact she entered into with her
<trp!ather, but she told him how they
ha,l scl,emed for hours devising q
plan which would make Mrs. Hig,
gins death appear accidental.
ssnc said she was in the next room
when Higgins fired the shotgun
which brought instant death to he,
mother. she; told how Higsinsfayet
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-20
8-Year-Old Boy Isl CrushedTo
DeuthWhenH RunsIn Front
OF APassing Street Car
The LITTLE BOY WAS PLAYING ON STREET AND CAR WAS so
CLOSE WHEN RAN ON TRACK MoToRlAN COULD NOT STOP
THE CAR-WAs WEDGED UNDER FRONT OF CAR AND DEAD
WHEN WEIGHT WAS REMOVE o.

The wheels did not pass over his
body. Those who got to lin stated
first that life was extinct. Jacks were
secured. and the car body was raised
from the lifelcss form. and he was
laid on the grass in the front yard Of
former Councilman james Michacls'
residence.
Coroner Frank \. Lloyd was immc-
diatcly summoned. and went to the
scene. After an Interview with the
eye witnesses and the mutorman, he
c"cidcd TO hold an inquest, which lias
iccn set for 9o'cluck in the morning.
in the county court room.
'rliSstfdti.er resides on Virginia
street, over. tie Gcttinss and Conner
store. lie was al his home when no
titled. lie hurried to tile scene, and
The ensuing moments after his arrival
tt;on,'nael on ra.e F.Ir.i