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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-12-11

Raymond L. Ditmars, curator of the
Bronx zoo. The snakes were placed
upon the dinner table in a glass recep-
tacle from which they could easily
have escaped. When they appeared,
several women at nearby tables, not
knowing that they were tame, hastily
departed
But the snakes were not alone
There was a large jar of frogs and
toads of many strange varieties. that
kept the cafe frequenters interested
with an undertone of croakings. And
the center of the table was occupied
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-12-11
EAST AND WEST FRONTS ACTIVE,

Rotterdam.-The German army in
Western Poland, reinforced and with
it's lines reformed, is making a VIC
lent effort to break through the Rus
sian front southwest OF LODI and
force a way to Warsaw. The Rus
SLAMS thus far have held their lines.
The Russians in Galicia are mounting
siege guns at Wieliczka, which will
reach the outer forts of Cracow. This
stronghold is the door to Vienna, Bres-
lau and Berlin.
The Germans have renewed their at
tack on the Allies and the fighting
now extends along nearly the whole
battle line in France and Belgium.
The attack was preceded by a daring
attempt of the Germans to cross the
User in the dark hours before dawn.
They were discovered, however, and
repulsed. They have advanced at no
point so far.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-12-11
BETRAYED BY CHURCH LIGHTS.

Spy Found Frenchmen Sleeping and
SionaIed Germans.
London.-How 500 French troops
were betrayed by spy on Tuesday
last is told in dispatches from Dunkirk.
The French soldiers were sleeping
in church at Lampernisse. A spy in
some way gained access to the belfry
and displayed lights which notified the
German artillery Of the presence of
the troops.
A bombardment Immediately fol-
lowed, and, the exact range being
known to the enemy, the sleeping men
were cut to pieces by exploding shells,
which also set fire to the straw on
which they had been lying.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-12-11
SNAKES ON DINNER TABLE
Novel Banquet at Philadelphia in
Honor of Curator of Bronx Zoo
Startles the Guests.

A score of writhing snakes, one of
them more than five feet long. created
terror among a quantity of supper
guests at Cafe LAiglon. Fifteenth
and Chestnut streets. says the Phila.
delphia Public Ledger. The occasion
was a snake" dinner. given for Dr.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-12-11
KING PETER GOES TO FRONT.
Led BY Him, Servians Take Firmer
Stand Against Austrians.

London.-King Peter of Servia, who
has been i'll for many months, has
assumed command of the Servian
Army and, according to Nish report
has checked the advance of the Aus
TRANS, infiicting heavy losses on them
The Austrian reply to this is that "tht
occupation of Belgrade necessitates
the regrouping of our troops"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-12-11
IRISH NEWSPAPER SEIZED.
Police Raid Office, conhscate Edition,
Of pro-Gernan Monthly.

Dublin.-The police have raided the
office OF the Irish Freedom, monthly
newspaper, which has been opposing
enlistment and expressing pro-German
sentiments. All copies Of the news
paper on newsstands were confiscated.
The police also have prevented the
distribution Of another newspaper Of
similar tendency.
There has been widespread agitation
for suppressing Of these publications
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-12-11

by fern filed with chirping insects,
known throughout Japan. whence they
came. as walking sticks"
The menu was arranged in keeping
with the decorations There we're, OF
course. cells and frogs legs. There
was Bronx Zoo salad" which was
full of mystery. even to the guests, be-
cause the ingredients were not re-
vealed. But the most peculiar dish
Of all was porcupine steak.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-12-11
RUSSIA.

PETROGRAD.-On the left bank Of
the Vistula there mas been some
fierce fighting on the front OF
GloEno-Lowicz and also in the west.
ern roads toward LODI and Piota-
kow. On the other fronts there
were no essential notifications Z
the lines. On the fronts in the
Caucasus there was no important
fighting.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-12-11

The average husband is a silent
partner.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-12-11
GERMANY.

the western theatre Of
war French attacks against our
troops in Flanders were repeatedly
repulsed, as they were also in the
region northwest OF Altkirch, where
the French suffered considerable
Losses. In the eastern theatre Of
var the eemy's attacks east
OF the plain OF the MazuraL
Lakes were repulsed with heavy
losses TO the Russians. Our offen-
sive in Poland is taking its normal
course.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-12-11
FRANCE.

pARIS.-At no place along the entire
front has there been any notable
incident. On our right wing We
have made progress in the direc-
ton Of, and near TO, Altkirch. We
took 991 prisoners in the region Of
the north alone. In Belgium there
has bee an intermittent but fairly
spirited cannonade between the
railroad from Ypres to Roulers and
the highway between Becelaere and
Pass Glendale, where the infan-
try Of the enemy endeayored 10
gain ground, but quite without sue
cess. At Vermelles we are continu.
ing the work of organizing the DO
sitions taken from the enemy. From
the Somme to the Argonne region
there is quiet along the entire front
In the Argonne there have been
several attacks on the part OF Ger
man infantry, but all were repulsed
oy our troops, particularly at La
Corne, to the northwest of the For.
est of Grurie
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-12-11
EMPTY MARKETS TURN TO AMERICA
Europe WIN Need Our Help Says President in Message to Con-
gress-Ships Our Greatest Need-New Tasks and Du-
ties Imposed on United States by the War.

| Of these tvo years Of memorable Ia
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with her wraps on, motor veil and all,
Just as she was when she came into
the place. The man gave all the direc-
tons. the woman apparently paying
no attention to what was going on.
The waitress left the room without
seeing her face. She had instructions
not to come for the tray until morn
ing.
That was the last time the man
was seen alive. No one has seen the
woman since the door closed after
the servant, who distinctly remembers
hearing the key turn In the lock as
she went down the hall. 1t seems
pretty clear that the man ate and
drank but not the woman. Her food
remained untouched on the plate and
her glass was full. Cad, 1t must have
been a merry feast! l beg your par
don, Mrs. Wrandall!"
Go on, please" said she levelly.
That's all there is to say SO far as
the actual crime is concerned. There
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although It IL after hours. l run q
respectable. law-abiding house.
wouldn't think Of offering It to any
one II 1t was In violation"
Never mind, Burton" interposed a
big man, approaching. Let the lady
choose for heraelf. II she wants 1t,
she'll say so. ON the sheriff. madam.
This gentleman is the coroner. Or.
Sheet. We waited up for you after
Mr.. Drake said you'd got the fast train
to stop for you. Tomorrow morning
would have done quite as we'll. I'm
sorry you came tonight In all this
blizzard"
He was staring % II fascinated at
the white. colorless face Of the woman
who with nervous fingers unfastened
the heavy coat that snvsloped her
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than single word, which signified
neither acquiescence nor approval.
He was Ill at ease. distressed. II
have engaged a room for you at the
Inn. Mrs. Wrandall. You did not bring
maid. l see. My wife will come
over from our place to stay with you
II you"
She shook her head. Thank you,
Mr.. Drake. 1t will not be necessary.
| came alone by choice. shall re.
turn to New York tonight"
But you-why, you can't do that
he cried. holding back as they started
toward the door. mo trains stop here
after ten o'clock. The locals begin
running at seven in the morning. Be
sides"
She interrupted him. May we not
start now. Mr.. Drakei l am-well,
you must see that l am suffering. ]
must see. ! must know. The sus.
pense-" She did not complete the
sentence, but hurried past him to the
door, throwing It open and bending
her body to the gust that burst In upon
them.
He sprang after her, grasping her
arm to lead her across the icy plat.
form to the automobile that stood In
the lee Of the building.
Disdaining his command to enter
the tonneau, she stood beside the car
and waited until he cranked 1t and
took his place at the wheel. Then she
took her seat beside him and permit.
ted him to tuck the great buffalo robe
about her. No word was spoken. The
man was stranger to her. She for.
got his presence In the car.
Into the thick Of the storm the mo.
tor chugged. Grim and silent, the
man at the wheel, ungoggled and
tense. sent the whirring thing swiftly
over the trackless village street and
out upon the open country road. The
woman closed her eyes and waited.
You would know the month was
March. He said: 1T comes In like
lion." but apparently the storm swal.
lowed the words for she made no re.
sponse to them.
They crossed the valley and crept
up the tree-covered hill. where the
force Of the gale was broken. II she
heard him say: Fierce, wasn't it?'
she gave no sign, but sat hunched for
ward. peering ahead through the snow
at the blurred lights that seemed &C
far away and yet were close at hand.
"Is that the inn?" she asked as he
swerved from the road few moments
later.
Eyes, Mrs. Wrandall. We're here
"Is-is he In there?"
where you see that lighted window
upstairs" He footed the horn Wig
orously as he drew up to the long. low
porch. Two men dashed out from the
doorway and clumsily assisted hel
from the car.
60 right In. Mrs. Wrandall," said
Drake. Il will Join you In a jlffy."
She walked between the two men
into the feebly lighted office of the
inn. The keeper Of the place. a dreary
looking person with dread in his eyes
hurried forward. She stopped. stock
still. Some one was brushing the
stubborn, thickly caked snow from hel
long chinchilla coat
"You must let me get you some
thing hot to drink, madam" the land
lord was saying dolorously.
She struggled with her veil. finally
tearing 1t away from her face. Then
she took In the rather bare, cherries
room with q slow, puzzled sweep o.
her eyes. .t
mo, thank you," she replied.
1T won't be any trouble, madam,
urged the other. "It's right here. The
sheriff says It's all right to serve 1t
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ping in the wind. Mrs. Wrandall
caught her breath. For the briefest
instant 1t seemed as though she was
on the point Of faltering. She dropped
farther behind the sheriff, her limbs
suddenly stiff. her hand going out to
the wall as II for support, The next
moment she was moving forward res
olutely into the Icy, dimly lighted
room.
A single electric light cleaned In
the corner beside the bureau. Near
the window stood the bed. She went
swiftly toward 1t, her eyes fastened
upon the ridge that ran through the
center Of 1t: still, white ridge that
seemed without beginning or end.
With nervous fingers the attendant
lifted the sheet at the head Of the
bed and turned 1t back. As he let 1t
fall across the chest of the dead man
he drew back and turned his face
away.
She bent forward and then straight
ened her figure to its full height, with
out for an instant removing her gaze
from the face of the man who lay
before her: dark-haired man gray In
death, who must have been beautiful
to look upon in the flush of life.
For a long time she stood there
looking. as motionless as the object on
which she gazed. Behind her were the
tense, keen-eyed men, not one Of
whom seemed to breathe during the
grim minutes that passed. The wind
howled about the corners of the inn.
but no one heard It. They heard the
beating Of their hearts. even the tick
Ing Of their watches. but not the wall
Of the wind.
At last her hands, claw-like in their
tenseness, went slowly to her temples.
Her head dropped slightly forward,
and a great shudder ran through her
body. The coroner started forward.
expecting her to collapse.
Please go away" she was saying
In an absolutely emotionless voice.
Let me stay here alone for little
WHILE"
That was all. The men relaxed. They
looked at each other with a single
question In their eyes. Was 1t quite
safe to leave her alone with her deadf
They hesitated.
She turned on them suddenly,
spreading her arms In a wide gesture
OF self-absolution. Her somber eyes
swept the group.
Il can do no harm. This man Is
mine. ! want to look at him for the
last time-alone. VIII you go?"
DO you mean, madam, that you In.
tend to" began the coroner in alarm.
She clasped her hands. II mean
that ! shall take my last look at him
now-and here. Then you may do
what you like with him. He is your
dead-not mine. | do not want him.
Can you understand? do not want
this dead thing. But there is some
thing should say to him. something
that ! must say. Something that no
one must hear but the good God who
knows how much he has hurt me.
want to say 1t close to those gray, hor-
rid ears. Who knows? He may hear
mel"
| Wondering, the others backed from
the room. She watched them until
they closed the door.
|
Listening. they heard her lower the
window. 1t squealed like a thing In
fear.
Ten minutes passed. The group In
the hall conversed in whispers,
Poor thing" said the innkeeper's
wife.
Well" said Drake, taking a deep
breath. "she won't have to worry any
more about his not coming homo
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we're signs Of struggle-but 1t isn't
necessary to go into that. Now, as to
their arrival at the inn. The blizzard
had not set In. Last night was dark.
Of course, as there Is no moon, but 1t
was clear and rather warm for the
time Of year. The couple came here
about nine o'clock In high power run
about machine, which the man drove.
They had no hand baggage and appar-
emily had run out from New York.
Burton says he was on the point of
refusing them accommodations when
the man handed him a hundred-dollar
bill. It was more than Burton's Gu
pidity could Withstand. They did not
register. The state license numbers
had been removed from the automo-
bile, which was of foreign make. OF
course 1t was only question of time
until we could have found out who
the car belonged, to. 1t Is perfectly
obvious why he removed the mum.
bers."
At this juncture Drake entered the
room. Mrs. Wrandall did not at first
recognize him.
1T has stopped snowing," announced
the newcomer.
"Oh, 1t is Mr.. Drake" she murmured.
I'VE have little French car, painted
red," she announced to the sheriff
without giving Drake another thought.
"And this one is red, madam" said
the sheriff. with glance at the coro-
ner. Drake nodded his head Mrs.
Wrandall's body stiffened perceptibly,
as II DETECTING a blow. ut is still
standing in the garage, where he left
1t on his arrival.
did no one see the face of-of the
woman?" asked Mrs. Wrandall, rather
querulously. 1T seems odd that no
one should have seen her face" she
went on without waiting for an an.
swer.
Its not strange, madam, when you
consider all the circumstances. She
was very careful not to remove her
veil or her coat until the door was
locked. That proves that she was not
the sort OF woman we usually find gal
lavanting around with men regardless
cf-ahem. I beg your pardon. This
must be very distressing to you"
Il am not sure, Mr.. Sheriff, that 1t Is
my husband who lies up there. Please
remember that" she said steadily. 1T
is easier to hear the details now, be-
fore l know. than 1t will be afterward
II It should turn out to be as Mr..
Drake declares"
| II see," said the sheriff, marvellng.
Besides, Mr.. Drake Is not positive y
put In the coroner hopefully.
II am reasonably certain" said
Drake.
Then all the more reason why
should have the story first," said she,
with shiver that no one failed to OBJ
serve.
The sheriff resumed his conclusions
Women of the kind | referred to a
moment ago don't care whether they're
seen or not In fact. they're rather
brazen about 1t. But this one was
different. She was as far from tn It
as It was possible for her to be. We
haven't been able to find anyone who
saw her face or who can give the least
idea as to what she looks like, except.
Ing . general description Of her figure.
her carriage and the outdoor garments
she wore. We have reason to believe
she was young. She was modestly
dressed. Her coat was one Of those
heavy ulstsr affairs, such ~ . woman
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nights. say, this business will create
fearful sensation, sheriff. The Four
Hundred will have conniption 1T"
We've got to land that girl, who
ever she Is" grated the official. Nov
that we know who he Is. 1t shouldn't
be hard to pick out the women he's
been trailing with lately. Then We
can sift 'em down until the right one
Is left. II ought to be easy"
Cro BE CoNTINUED)
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Tree That LlahtnIna Axolds.

Tree That Lightning Avoids.
Natives Of South Africa have said
regarding the mopane tree. which b
often struck. lightning hates IT." bul
they say that the morala tree b nsvm
touched.
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Listening. they heard her lower the
window. 1t squealed like thing In
fear.
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Ten minutes passed. The group In
the hall conversed in whispers.
Poor thing" said the innkeeper's
wife.
Well" said Drake, taking a deep
breath. "she won't have to worry any
more about his not coming home
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-08
MORE CANDIDATES FOR
STATE OFFICE FILE

John p. Hickam, Of Stillwater ana
T. NJ Morrow OF Oklahoma "i-y, pro-
gressive candidates for governor ana
lieutenant governor respee 'eiY were
among the candidates to file with
Secretary Ben w. Riley Of lh2 state
election board Thursday.
Others who filed We're:
Robinson Mcmillan Norman, pemo-
crat, for justice Of the sunseme court
fourth didstrict
e. ]. Giddings Of Oklahoma city,
Democrat, attorney general.
II. O. Metler, Norman, Damocrar,
representative Cleveland count
+. A. Morrison, Noble. Democrat.
representative Cleveland conrty
Frank Haley. Henryetta Democrat,
chief mine inspector.
II. f. Mason. Coalsate Democrat,
representative Coal county.
William NJ Rowles. Perry Demo
crat. district Judge district No -.
Abner Bruce, sapulpa, Democrat
state treasurer.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-08
MAKE NEW
SHADES OUT
OF OLD
WOMAN WOULD CHANGE
CLEANING DAYS AND
GIVES REASONS

Even II you paint room ana re-
paper it, 1t viii not be complete II
there are dingy. torn shades at the
windows" a woman writes. 1T is
not hard to e0tllcly remake a shade.
as follows:
"pul. the shades down fun length
and you will notice that the upper
half is comparatively new looking.
Take down and lay flat on the floor.
With sharp pair OF scissors cut Off
the hem, being careful to keep it per-
fectly straight Then remove the
tacks from the upper end, taking care
to keep the roller in the same posi-
ton Attach what was the lower end
to the roller, driving the tacks in
again tightly, SO as not to interfere
with the rolling. Stitch a new hem
in first lengthenng the stitch on the
hemming machine. Replace the stitcn
in the hem, and YOU have new shade.
1t doesn't take long and surely IS
worth the trouble.
Another thing, I have found that
by making Monday and Tuesday my
cleaning days, instead Of Friday and
Saturday. I have much more leisure
and am not dead tired when Sunday
comes. Every housewife will agree
with me, I believe, that on Monday
the house looks worse than on any
other day of the week.
81 have two story nine-room
house. On Monday | use the vacuum
cleaner upstairs, dust and clean up
generally: Just dusting and Sticking
up' downstairs. On Tuesday my laun-
dress comes and after she finishes the
washing / have her clean the bath
room. which is tiled; scrub the kitchen
and do whatever other rough work
that needs to be done; then she does
what ironing can be done in the time
left.
while she washes. clean the liy-
ing room and dining room. so on Tues
day afternoon my house is clean
Wednesday morning I finish the iron
ling. which is much easier than scrub
bing floors. I have practically the
remainder OF the week free. or course
therei s dusting and tidying mp to do
every day, especially In the living
room and bath room.
II do nv marketing on Friday ar
ternoon. so ! always take Saturday
for my day. having cold supper In
the evening"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-08
CONVENTION
AT AN ENR
Continued From Page onel

thanks to The Guthrie commercial eiup
tor greeting us with wide open
arms" and 10 the auto club for Inc
very enjoyable ride over their beau
tiinl city.
Resolved. That We convey our
thanks to the pastor and Officers o'
the First VI. Z. church for the use
of the beautiful building for the meet
ings OF the convention.
Resolved. That we extend our
thanks to the Daily Leader and state
Register for the kind words and space
which they have devoted to this con-
vention
Resolved. That we extend our
thanks and heartiest appreciation 10
the speakers. readers and musicians
who have helped to make this pro-
gram one Of especial interest and
benefit
Resolved. That We express our ap-
probation to the club women Of
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-08
|OANORUFf SOON
RUINS THE HAIR
Makes It Lifeless, Dull, Dry, Brittle
And Thin

And Thin
Girls--if you want plenty of thick
beautiful, glossy, silky hair, do by all
means get rid of dandruff, for it will
starve your hair and ruin it II you
don't,
1t doesn't do much good to try tc
brush or wash it out. The only sure
way to get rid of dandruff is to dis
solve it, then you destroy it entirely
To do this, get about four ounces ol
ordinary liquid arvon; apply 1t al
night when retiring; use enough to
moisten the scalp and rub it in gent
ly with the finger tips.
BY morning, most II not all, of your
dandruff will be gone, and three or
four more applications will complete
ly dissolve and entirely destroy ey-
cry single sign and trace OF 1t.
You will find. too, that all itching
and digging of the scalp will stop,
and your hair will be silky, fluffy,
lnstrous, soft, and look and feel a
hundred times better. You can get
liquid arvon at any drug store. 1t is
inexpensive and four ounces is all
YOU will need, no matter how much
dandruff you have. This simple rem
edy never fails.