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The Elbert County tribune., 1914-06-26
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..srcS Of % JSs. .nssrs sesns til: e'sns ssses of u
Boss. MCCARTHY. Of New York. Nc
anonymous message ordering him to fec
to Europe He does not take the mes
sSss 10 " f0 Dsrs0S so.s" Win Dr. se
Knox. Suddenly the electric apparatus
In the Atlas building goes out OF busi-
trouble. All Mt once. without apparent
reason. i, electric connsctions are restored
The next evening Mccarthy Is warned
a sign VIII be SAINT him at six. Prompt
ly at that hour the entire electric appar
sdw sus ss5S e New y York ss !. cut & on Percy ba
hep of 5scf e. nv warford Sra. s College nsssss sss
iste. They visit Mccsrthy and otfer to
trouble. Mccarthy has just received an
other warning by wireless. AZ six a
deathly stillness falls on the Atlas build
whole town ia thrown into darkness and
Al hearing suspended. Prof Eidridgs.
me me nStsd scientist become. interested In
the man who IL sending the warnings has
discoyered nome force by which he can
light and sound MCCARTHY has disap-
peared. parrow places Eidrldge In pos
session ,l. OF ell the facts in the case and Of
challenges him to solve the mystery.
More terrifying messages come. Dar-
row. through the newspapers, reassures
stop the vibrations of heat which would
mean complete annihiiation of all life.
animal and vegetable. Tho Unknown
threatens to wipe out the city, Thous-
hnds of people fee. Darrow sits nom
chnlantly receiving wireless messages in
Mccarthy's office while Eldridge expert
Inents with the purpose OF locating the
Unknown: Eldridge's experiments fail.
The city Is thrown again Into panic and
everyone Is trying to escape. The mayor
and some OF his cohorts are found frozen
70 cehth in the city hall while In the
midst of crooked deal
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-06-26
CHAPTER xxIl.
The Man Next Door.


When, three hours previous, Darrow
had arisen with the remark before
chronicled. Jack Warford had followed
him in the expectation of a long expe-
dltion. To the young mans surprise
Il lasted just to the hall There Oar
row stopped before the blank door of
an apparently unused office. Into the
lcck of this he cautiously fitted key,
manipulated 1t for moment, ard
turned to Jack with an air of satisfac-
ton.
You have your gun with your he
asked.
Jack patted his outside pocket.
Very WELL now iisten here: am
going to leave the key in the lock. II
you hear me whistle sharply. get In as
quickly as you know how. and get to
shooting. Shoot to kill. II 1t hap
pens to be dark and you can not make
us out. shoot both. Take NO chances.
On your Quickness and your accuracy
may depend the lives of the whole
city. Do you understand
'T understand" said Jack steadily.
Are you sure you can make yourself
head above all this row."
Darrow nodded and slipped inside
the door.
He found the office chamber unliEht-
ed save by the subdued illumination
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-06-26
CHAPTER XXI.
In tho Face Of Eternity.

He'll popped just as soon as the
newspapers could get out their extras.
Monsieur X had at last struck, and
both interest and belief urged the man.
aging editors at last to give publicity
to all the theories. the facts. and the
latest message from the fanatic Un.
known.
The latter came about three o'clock:
To the People: You have dehed ue
and you have doubted my power. There
is no good In you. I. who would have
saved you. now must bring about your
death as stubborn and stiff-necke ed
generation. In humanity Is no more
good. and OF this world desire nothing
more. Prepare within the next three
hours to appear before n mightier throne
than mine"
Percy Dnrrow reading this, said to
Jack Warford ut is time to act" and.
accompanied by the younger man. qui-
etly left the room.
The reader of imagination-an no
other will read this tale-must figure
to himself the island of Manhattan
during the next two hours. The entire
population. nearly, tried to leave 1t at
once. When only the suburban dwell
ers. urged simply by the desire for
hot dinner. attempt to return home
between five and six, the ways are con-
gested enough. Now. stricken with
the fear OF death. the human cattle
fought frantically to reach the made
ouate exits OF the great theater Of
tragedy.
There was fighting in the streets,
and panic, and stark rumor. of course;
and there WAS heroism. and GOODNESS.
and the taking of thought. To the
little group of men in the top floor of
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-06-26
PRAISES VIRTUE oF SILENCE
Habit Of Carrying Domestic Troubles
to Outsiders Is DepIored
by Writer.

One pretty sensible girl. who truly
loved her young husband. who as truly
loved her. came near wrecking their
happiness through her uncontrolled
tongue. She had always been In the
habit. and very proper one 1t Is, Of
telling her mother everything In her
girlhood.
Now that she was married woman,
she ought to have Disseminated be-
tween what concerned her husband and
what concerned herself alone. She had
no business to tell her mother of con-
fidences which passed between him
and herself. and he had no idea that
she would not appreciate this fact un-
til she happened to relate what moth
or said when l told her thus and So"
why, you didn't tell your mother
thatI" he cried. His tongue angered
her and she retorted In a sudden
fame: Indeed. I did. I shall always
tell my mother exactly what please
Very WELL" he commented coldly. "I
shall understand nov 1uAt how Tar
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-06-26

can trust you" Months and many
heartburnings were required before
this breach was healed.
tender and petted girl is altogeth-
er too fond Of fleeing for consolation
to mother or sister, when some fan
cied slight has been offered her by the
adored one, who has recently sworn
thousand times that he will think of
her comfort and happiness and that
only, till the sands of the desert grow
cold" And then he goes on some
morning and forgets to kiss her good
by; or he comes home at night with
out the egg-beater that he solomnly
promised to get And perhaps a foolish
mother or sister says he is a brute
and you can easily see what a train Of
evils might follow in the wake Of this
tiny little train of circumstances.
Don't tell anybody of your domestic
troubles. big or little. They grow in
the telling. The first lesson that the
wise wife should learn is to hold her
tongue.-Leslie's Weekly.
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EXPECT RECORD WHEAT CROP.
United States VIII Produce Almost
Half of Worlds Average.

Notwithstanding hundred million
bushels OF wheat-almost half of the
worlds wheat production, and q new
record for the United States-is the
prospective total yield of the farms of
the country this year. the Department
OF Agriculture announced in its June
crop report /
The enormous crop will be 137,000.-
900 bushels more than was ever grown
before in the United States in any
one year.
There also will be large yields of
oats and barley. probably second In
size In the history of the nation. The
report shows:
Spring Wheat = Area, 17.99O.000
acres; condition, 95.5 per cent; indi-
Gated yield, LAG bushels per acre: es-
timated production. 262, 100000 bush
els.
Winter Wheat = Condition, 92.7;
yield. ISL; production, 63SO00.000
bushels.
All Wheat-Area, 53,377,O0O acres;
condition. 93.7 per cent; yield, 16.9
bushels per acre; production, 100000
Ooo bushels.
oats-Area. 3S,3S3,000 acres; condf-
ton, S9.5 per cent; yield, 31.7 bushels
per acre; production, 1,216,O00.0Oo
bushels. -
Barley-Area. 752S.oo0 acres; CON
dition. 95.5 per cent; yield, 372 Ash
els per acre; production, 2O6,OOO,OOO
bushels
Condition. 9s.6 per cent; yield.
17.2 bushels per acre. 1,
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that came in around the drawn shades
Of the window Against the dimness
he could just make out the cleaning
of batteries in rows. An ordinary deal
table supported wireless sender. A
figure stood before the darkened win
dow. the figure of little, old. bent
man facing as though looking out.
Through the closed easement the roar
of the panic-stricken city sounded like
a flood. The old man was in the atti-
tude of one looking out intently. Once
he raised both arms, the fists clenched.
high above his head
Darrow stole forward as quietly as
he could. When he was about half
way across the room the old man
turned and saw him. For the brief
est instant he stared at the intruder;
then, with remarkable agility. cast
himself toward the table on which
stood the wireless sender Dnrrow,
too, sprang forward. They met across
the table. .Darrow clutched the old
mans wrists.
Immediately began a desperate and
silent trial of strength. The old man
developed an unexpected power. The
table lay between them. prohibiting a
closer grip. Inch by inch, impelled by
the mans iron will. his hand forced
his way toward the sending key. Oar
row put forth all his strength to pre-
vent There was no violent struggle.
no noise; simply the pressure of op.
posing forces. Gradually the scien-
lists youth prevailed against the
older mans desperation. The hand
creeping toward the sender came to
stop. Then. all at once. the older
mans resistance collapsed entirely.
Darrow swept his arm back. stepped
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the Atlas Building the roar of riot
came up like the thunder of the or
chestra before the rise of the curtain.
Most OF the people in the streets fed
from danger they did not understand.
Eldridge was there. looking some
what fiustered for the first time In his
life, and four OF the large committee
that had employed him. Simmons sat
calmly at his post. and of all the re-
porters Hallowell alone had stood by
He had faith in Darrow. and he knew
that in tho Despatch office a little
handful OF men stood in the shadow Of
death on the on chance of the biggest
scoop since Noah's flood.
The four solid citizens looked at one
another. The Oldest turned to FL
dridga
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HALLOWEEN was on mis- feet bis eyes

Halloween was on mis- feet his eyes
shining.
i've got the only paper on the 5obl"
he fairly shouted. "Darrow, as you
love me, give me the story. Where
was he? Where did you get him?"
Darrow turned from the window.
and sarcastically surveyed Eldridge.
HE was in the ONCE next door. I"
said he, after a moment.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-06-26
Names "Oisease Prevention Day"
cburche. Urge Ban Upon Automoblle.

Frankfort, Ind.-The automobile
was placed under the ban by the Ger
man Baptist church. which held its
national conference on farm near
here. Only three delegates voted In
favor OF the use of the machine. while
300 were against it, The resolution
adopted follows: Whereas. We rea-
lie the difficulty and unpleasantness
in dealing with the automobile spirit.
we advise all churches not to allow
their members to own or operate an
automobile. auto truck, motor cycle.
or any motor vehicle. at least until
such time as they become in general
use or until We get more light on the
subject"
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Preferred . Wall

When the kitchen water pipes broke.
Aunt Mandy surveyed the damage re-
ssntfully. "Gib me a good OIL hole in
dc krnund" abe snirfsd
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-06-26
GREAT User. of SUGAR

It is no surprise to learn that Amsr-
leans are the greatest consumers Of
sugar in the world; we use great
deal of 1t in our politics.-Philadelphis
Press.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-06-26

iss~ se.ssy Town .-a'.-s ..s..'f'et.
Paterson. n. Jon the site of the
proposed new rapid transit station. in
the heart of the city, Mayor Fordyce
and members of the board of trade
carried out an deliberately arranged
ceremony to mark the passing OF
knocking" in Paterson. The chief
feature of the program was the burial
Of ''the hammer" borne to its grave
by six horses and followed by pro-
cession. at the head of which were
Chief Mourners "Old Pessimist,"
Chronic Kicker and "Habitual
Grpuch. each fashioned out of straw.
Names "Disease Prevention Day."
indianapolis. Ind.-Gov Samuel NJ.
Raiston will name a day in October to
be observed throughout Indiana as
disease prevention day The move
ment was started by the Indiana So
ciety for the Prevention of Tubercu-
losis. and when Governor Ralston
heard of the plan he indorsed the
proposition.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-20
NEWLANOS ADDRESSES LARGEST
MEETING PRESENT CAMPAIGN

The Democratic meeting at tie
Majestic theater at Reno last night
was the largest political gathering
that has been held in the state during
the present campaign, and at 8
o'clock, when the speaking began,
there WIS not vacant seat in the
house, even the isles and the vesti-
bules being filled.
George Thatcher Ed Ryan, Charles
L. Deadly, George Cole and Maurice
Sullivan made brief talks, but all to
the point, the address of the first
three named, who are candidates to
succeed themselves, being conspicu-
ously SO.
Senator Newlands then followed
and from first to last compelled the
attention of the vast assemblage. The
first part of his address was review
of the accomplishing of the Will
son administration. Then he took
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-20
T0N0PAH'S PRODUCTION LAST
WEEK IS VALUED At S233,554

Tonopah production this week H.
533 tons OF the gross milling value OF
$233,554
The Tonopah Mining company's
profits for September were 65,350.
The number of dry tons milled was
l2,0ll and the average value of the
ore was $l4 per ton.
The Tonopah Belmont company S
profits for September were $l2,.-
1858. The net value of the ore pro-
duced was $223,183SS. The Belmont
is producing from twentyone differ
ent workings-the production vary
ing in values from low grade mill
ore" to very fine ORE" A total OF
$50 feet of new ground was broken
during the week.
Jim Butler company's profits for
September, $20,S42.2S. The total
profits for the first ten months OF
1914 were $220763.
Montana-T Tonopah has received d
very encouraging news from its
Commonwealth mine in Arizona The
local production was 1,05S tons. an
increase of twenty-nine tons over
the previous week.
Mizpah Extension shows increase
III values from the small streak OF
ore in the winze. Ore shows brittle
silver and argentite and that saved
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-20
I'd InStallment
Flying Squadron

The first installment of the Flying
Squadron appeared at the Grand
yesterday afternoon and evening. A
full house awaited them in the even
ing and all the speakers were hearth
ly applauded during the course OF
their remarks.
The Flying Squadron has visited
or is to visit before the first of next
June, 255 Of the larger cities of the
United States, the capitals of every
state being included in this number
The cost of this movement will ap-
proach a quarter of a million dollars
in some cities the hall rent alone be-
ing 81. 500 or more. y
The second installment will speak
and sing at the Grand theater tonight
at 7:30 o'clock, and the third tomor-
row afternoon and evening at the
same place.
The prohibition movement has
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-20
A Native of Nevada
I Bv United Press /

>-r1, by Uhlted 11ess
NEW YORK, Oct. 2O.-A pathetic
story of how Richard Jose, tenor of
tie old Homestead" who made
Silver Threads Among the Gold,
and The Palms famous, lost his
voice in one night, his jet black hair
turning at the same time to a silvery
white, was told by the singer in the
Supreme court when his suit to re-
cover $4,000 from the Orpheum COM
pany was tried before Justice Leh-
man. Jose at AZ years looks like a
man of 90. His voice is said to have
lost its silvery tones. After a con
ference it was announced the case had
been settled. When singing in the
Alhambra theater IN Brooklyn, a
weight fell on his head and caused
the in jury.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-20
Many Bars of
Bullion Arrive

The Carson Assay office has beer
busy for the past three days purchas-
ing, assaying and shipping bullion re-
ceived from mining companies and
leasers in Western Nevada Since
the local firm announced that they
would purchase bullion and pay for
it in cash the miners in this section
have been steady patrons, This in
novation has not only proved help
to the local assay office, but has been
of great benefit both to the city and
to the men who have this much
sought for article for sale.
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made rapid growth during the last
few months, as has been witnessed
by states going dry which tea
years ago would have been consider
ed impossible. The speakers are all
well known throughout the United
States and they bring a message j
should hear.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-20

for shipment averages from $3.50 20
$500 per ton.
The West End company made a
new strike during the week in what
is probably a continuation of one of
the Mac Namara veins. There are
four to five feet of excellent ore in
sight
Rescue Eula cut three-foot vein
carrying low values in crosscut at
the S00-foot level.
The North Star has concluded mill
ing arrangements with the West End
veins. company and will start devcl-
opment on ore.
The Halifax company is producing
about forty-iive tons per day of a
good grade of ore which is treated
at the West End mill.
Tonopah Victor still bailing and
lowering water at rate of two and
one-half feet per day.
Tonopah Merger made usual prog
ress in crosscut to tap the vein at
the l,230-foot level.
Tonopah East End sinking shaft at
rate of two feet per day. Threads OF
quartz now showing in rock.
Umatilla Tonopah encountering
stringers of quartz with low assays
in raise from 1,250-foot level-Tono-
pah Miner.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-20
Check of $1,000 for
Votes for Women

Headquarters of the Nevada Equal
Franchise society reported last night
that through the influence Of Miss
Jane Addams, the first vice-president
Of the National Suffrage association,
the Nevada Equal Franchise society
has just received a check for $l,OOJ
rom the national association.
Six thousand dollars was at hand
for distribution among seven cam
paign states, but determined that each
state should receive $l,OGO, and that
no one of them should be slighted
Miss Adams succeeded in raising the
additional amount herself.-Journal
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-20
Another Change
In Game Season

Nevada's open season on ducks
has been shortened up again by
changes in the federal migratory
bird regulations, according to Forest
and Stream. The season will not be
affected this year, as the change
of the opening date is from Sep
tember IS to October L. Shooting
this year began on September IS
after considerable argument as TO
whether it should begin then or two
weeks later. 1t is stated that Presl-
dent Wilson has approved recom-
mendations of the United States de-
partment of agriculture, making the
open season on water fowl from
October l to January IS in Connec-
ticut Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico,
New York, Pennsylvania and West
irginia.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-20

up and analyzed, one by one, the friv-
ilous charges that his opponent, Sam
Platt, has been making against him IN
his stumping tour of the state. Need
less to say, he showed how utterly
trivial and inconsistent they were and
long before he had done he had cut
them to pieces, and to make it more
binding had convinced his audience
that Mr.. Plat was either insincere in
his criticisms or was absolutely igno-
rant OF the subjects he was talking
about
1t was the first time in any of LIS
addresses that Senator Newlands
has paid much heed to Mr. Platt's ST.
called arraignment, but in doing 50
last night it was evident from the
manner in which he held the assem-
blage that he lowered his standing not
whit nor did he lose friends ,r
votes. On the other hand he gained
both.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-20
American Bar Association
Holding Annual Convention

of the American as regards the pres
ent war.
Following President Wilson's adj
dress, which was warmly applauded,
William Howard Taft. former presi-
dent of the United States and presi-
dent of the association, delivered his
annual address. He covered in a
general way the work Of the associa-
ton in the past year and told of the
problems now confronting the body.
Routine business occupied the re-
mainder Of the opening session of the
association The convention will last
three days.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-20
IBy United Press]

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2O.-For-
mally welcomed to Washington by
President Wilson, the members of
the American Bar association conven-
ed here today in their annual meet
ing. With Memorial Continental
hall packed almost to capacity, Pres;-
dent Wilson opened the convention
by delivering the address of welcome
to the lawyers from all over the Unit
ed States.
In this address he asked the organi-
cations co-opration in maintaining
the information law during the present
European situation.
Supreme judges, members of the
cabinet and many diplomats were
present.
In his address President Wilson
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-20
r ReinfOrcements Arrive In Time to-
Check KaiSer'S Troops In Both
France and Belgium---Invasion of
Alsace-Lorraine Is Again Being
Attempted

that the general staff considers Dun
kirk safe. the Germans having been
driven back from their attack on that
city. Reinfoorcements have been sent
to Dunkirk and also to aid the Bel
gians along the User. Interest to-
day centers on the situation on the
German right. The Germans have
renewed assaults along the Meuse
line and have been repulsed accord
ing to information given out at head
uarters. 1t is also stated daily efforts
will be put forth by the Allies to
check this attempt.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-20
| By United Pressl

PARIS, Oct. 20-Rumors are cur
rent that the Allies have landed \
strong force near Ostend under the
guns of the British fleet. If this is
true the Germans will be menaced
from the rear. This has not been
confirmed by the war department,
but many persons credit the reports
and say that the British fleet IS
strongest near the French-B elgian
seacoast towns. The Allied forces,
either naval brigade or army detacn-
ment, could operate under the. guns
of the fleet.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-20
FIRE IN MEXICAN MINE
is EASILY CONQUERED
Superintendent Symmes Announces
Only Few Embers Are
Now Burning

the fire was practically out, only a
few smouldering embers being left.
A crew OF helmet men entered the
mine this morning from the Ophir
side and this afternoon another crew
went in through the Union. Accord
ing to Symmes, no fear is now enter
tanned for the other workings and it
is further announced that the Mexi-
can workings will be Immediately
opened up and the damage repaired
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-20
Home Guaranteed

The home of Richard Savage has
been quarantired owing to the de-
velopment of case of scarlet fever
among the children Of the family
The matter is in the hands Of the
health officers and no fear need be
entertained as to the spreading OF
the diesase.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-20
Will Open Store

Arthur Maish will reopen the Bon
Ton candy store within the next few
days. The new proprietor is an old
hand at the game in this city and
that he will be successful in his lat
est venture goes without saying.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-20
Rushing Work

The carpenters having charge the
erection of the new home of District
Attorney Chartz are rushing the
work ahead as rapidly as possible IN
hopes of completing the roof before
a storm sets in Mr.. Chartz has been
delayed on account of the delay III
receiving building material, but ex-
poets from now on to be able to
watch mis- new home grow"