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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-01-16
THACKERAY'S NIECE IN COURT
Fined for Failing to Pay insurance
Card Stamp Tax for Her
Servants.

London.-Caroline Shaen, niece
of Thackeray. was summoned at
Reigate for not stamping the insur-
ance cards Of her domestic servants.
She admitted not having stamped the
cards and said: 4 consider it very
unfair and an insult to suppose that
servants cannot insure themselves un-
less under their mistresses' super
vision. It is insulting and unfair to
servants and l am here in the inter-
est of servants. As a mistress Of SO
years standing | think know more
about 1t than the chancellor OF the
excheuquer"
She was fined five dollars in each
case and ordered to pay the arrears
Of contributions. together with tsN
costs. amounting 10 about s2E.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-01-16
Not Much Liaht.
(To BE CONTINUED.

Secretary Bryan, at a lucheon in
Washington, said of man who,
through modesty, had declined an i'm
portant and useful office: so he wants
to hide his light under a bushel, eh?
Then perhaps the country is just as
we'll off without his services" The
secretary smiled and added: when
a man talks of hiding his light under a
bushel, usually think that a thimble
would answer the purpose just as
we'll"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-01-16
"If the Sight of Married Happiness
Upsets You, Go Away"

Opsets You, Go Away"
the cigar case, and that you'd prob.
ably be the first one to do it, but !
was to stick firm; you've been smok.
ing too much, and your nerves are go
ing"
"Insolent young puppy!" he ex.
claimed angrily, and stamped away.
So that l was not surprised when
on that night, Friday, l was told to
be at the shelter-house at ten o'clock
for protest meeting. Mrs, Sam told
me.
Something has to be DONE" she
said. Il don't intend to stand much
more. Nobody has the right to say
when shall eat or what. II want to
eat fried shoe leather, that's my af-
fair"
We met at ten o'clock at the shelter
house, everybody having gone to bed
Miss Patty, the Van Alstynes and
myself. The Dickys were on good
terms again, for a wonder, and when
we went in they were in front of the
fire, she on a box and he at her feet,
with his head buried in her lap. He
didn't even look up when we entered.
They're here, Dicky," she said.
"All right" he answered in smoth-
cred voice. "How many of 'em?"
"FouE," she said, and kissed the tip
of his ear.
For goodness sake, Dick!" Mrs.
Sam snapped in a disgusted tone.
stop that spooning and get US some
thing to sit on"
Help yourself" he replied, still
from his wife's lap, "and don't be
jealous, sis. If the sight of married
happiness upsets you, go away. Go
away, anyhow"
Mr.. Sam came over and jerked him
into sitting position. "Either you'll
sit up and take part in this discus
sion," he said angrily, cor you'll go
out in the snow until it's over"
Mr.. Dick leaned over and kissed his
wife's hand.
"a cruel fate is separating u.s." he
explained, "but try to endure it until
l return. I'll be on the other side of
the fireplace"
Miss Patty came to, the fire and
stood warming her hands. saw her
sister watching her.
Whats wrong with you, Pat?" she
asked. "Oskar not behaving?"
I'm tired to death, but don't Sleep"
Miss Patty said. "I--I don't know
why"
II do" her sister said. 'Tf you
weren't so naughty, Pat, and would
Just own up that you're sick of your
bargain"
"Dolly!" Miss Patty got red and
then white.
ooh, all right" Mrs. Dicky said. and
shrugged her shoulders. "Only, l hate
70 see you make an idiot of yourself, |
when I'm so happy"
Mr.. Dick made a move at that to go |
across the fireplace to her, but Mr..
sam pushed him back where he was.
"You stay right there" he said. |
Here's Pierce now"
He came in smiling, and as he stood |
inside the door, brushing the snow off,
was queer W See now Has eyes went
lround the circle until he'd found Miss
PATTY and stopped at her.
Nobody answered his smile, and he
anne over to the fire beside Miss
'atty.
Great night" he said, looking down
t her There's something invigorat-
ng in just breathing that wind"
DO you think so?" Mrs. Sam said
isagreeabiy. "of course, we haven't
II got your shoulders"
That's So" he answered, turning to
er. Il said you women should not
ome so far. We could have met In
ly sitting ROOM"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-01-16

Seeing that Consul Seegner was tho
only man in New zealand-perhaps in
Australiasia-likely to be able to settle
the question, the arm which piloted
that wandering bottle right to his door
had, as before mentioned, a useful
hand at the end of it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-22

ought TO have funeral services, and let it go
at that"
But what was the reason for that fake
cable from Gibraltar saying that orts was
alive? | don't see any sense in that
"The man who pulled 1t OF did. l think,
for my part, that both orts and Hargreaye
are dead, and that the man picked up by the
tramp steamer Orient was riding some other
balloon"
You're wrong there. The description of
II proved that 1t was 0rts' machine. o, jim
probably has got mans size yarn up bis
sleeve, but he's long time in delivering the
goods. He's beginning TO NOPE good deal.
Woman back Of 1t somewhere. Haven't held
down this copy job for twelve years with
out being able to make some tolerable
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-22
mot so loudl" warninsIy.

mot so loudl" warnlngIy.
CAS- loud as l please. l am not forget
ting that you need me. I'm no coward.
recognize that you hold the whip hand. But
you can send me to the chair before I'll
crawl to you. Now, leave me alone for
while"
The other physician had no such qualms
of conscience He was ready at all times
for the generous emoluments which accrued
from his dealings with the man Braine.
The Countess Perigoff was indisposed; so
It was quite in the order Of things that she
should summon physicians.
There Is a law In the state Of New York
just or unjust, whichever you please-that
reads that any person may bo adjudged In
sane II the signatures Of two registered physi-
clans are affixed to the document. 1t does
not say that these physicians shall have been
proved reputable.
There were, besides the physicians, a
motherIy looking woman and man Of benign
countenance Their faces were valuable
assets. To gain another persons confidence
is, perhaps, among the greatest human
achievements. A confidence man and woman
In the real sense Of the word. In your minds
eye you could see this man carrying the con-
tribution plate down the aisle on Sunday
mornings, and his wife Kate putting her
mite on the plate for the benefit Of eoms poor,
untidy Hottentot.
On Tuesday Of the following week
Florence and Susan went shopping. The
chauffeur was a strong young fellow whom
Jones relied upon. II you pay man well
and hold out Ane promises, you generally
can trust him. As their car left the corner
another followed leisurely. This second auto
mobile contained Thomas Wendt and his
wife Kate. The two young women stopped at
the great dry goods shop near the public
library, and for the time being naturally for
got everything but the marvels which had
come from all parts Of the world II Is as
natural for woman to buy as Il Is for Z
man to sell.
In some manner or other Florence became
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-22
6e MILLION EOLLAp MYSTEpYgyHaold Mac Gath

What Cid they ask you to dot"
:" You asked me to come down TO the ON e
at once, Hnd requested You to come to the
house, and you said you could not. de-
cliued 70 stir"
What do you Think"
Exactly what you're thinking-that the,
have come to lie again."
Jones. is Miss Florence awakef"
"No."
Do you think there is any hope of having
her understand what really happened?"
Il am here only to guard her. cannot
undertake TO read her thoughts"
You're not quite in favor of a reconcilla-
donf"
20, yes, IL 1t went no further. Young
people are young people the world over
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-22

they say. We've got two ends Of the net
down, aud with little care Wen have them
all. Now, let me have hundred"
Norton drew out packet of bills and
counted OF Ave twenties.
"Why don't you draw the cash yourselt?"
1t happens to be in your name son."
forgot" said Norton. "But what
chance for ne! Nearly Eve thousand, all
mine for ticket TO Algiers!"
A grunt was the only reply.
want you to tell me about the Perigoff
woman"
know only one thins-that Braine is
there every night"
"Nol"
"The orders are for you to play the game
just as you are playing it. When we strike,
II must be the last blow. All this hide-and-
Ike that Jaranese game called 'jo.' 1t looks
simple, but chess is a tyres game beside It.
Can You find Your way back all rightG"
"I can"
Well you'd better be going. That's all
the light have, in this torch here. Got
lot to do tomorrow and need Sleep
Norton stole away with great caution. His
first intention was to proceed straight to the
city, but despite his resolution he found
himself within quarter of an hour gazing
up at the windows of the Hargreaye house.
Not at home!"
Quite unconscious OF the fact, he was as
close to death as any mortal man might care
to he, The policeman, suddenly looming up
under the arc lamp, proved to be his savior.
The lull made Jones doubly alert. he was
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-22

be was ushered into the deserted ONCE OF the
first he sent his card In. The doctor replied
in person. His face was pale and his hands
shook.
GOOD afternoon" said Braine, smiling
affably.
The doctor eyed him like a man hypno-
tized. you you wished to see me
on some particular -businessf"
"very particular" dryly. "My car is out
side. win you be so good as to accompany
me?"
The doctor slowly went into the hall for
his hat and coat. He left the house and got
into the car with never word OF protest.
"Thinking?" said Braine.
81 am always thinking whenever / see
your evil face. What devllment do you re-
Qure Of me this timer"
"A mere stroke of the pen."
"Where are we goingf"
To call on another physician Of your
standing" significantly. +" 1t Is a great thing
to have friends like you two. Always ready
10 serve us, for the mere love Of H."
There's no need of using that kind of talk
to me. You have me In the hollow Of your
hand. Why should l bother to deny itf
have broken the law. broke 1t because
was starving
"It is better to starve in freedom than to
eat fat joints up the river. To-day 1t is
question of sanity"
And you want me to assist in signing
AWAY the liberty of some person who is per-
fecty sanef''
"The nail On the head,' urbanely.
"Youre fine scoundrel"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-22
@IPTER TX

wz taSs N THE DARK
NJ /" Ioas, va, concerned, h. wa,
s,A'' S.s,sd vllA tho turn r'c' ., :, a,,a'ra was
~ '" &c tns for lovemaking; no
ss.,.' oa' M k''s, tsaOsuou. Quarrels and Nd
n.s", ss ! : '.~AN's must indulge or die die.
~ :. -. ..e. y l. .s:, ssu.a.a haunts, wbsr. ,
Iss o, aAAr-, as..mpt uUon m1s,. II.
hr : al '''~x.i .As Of rlud he ,r wouls -,
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s''''' IN suo, or no. : rssy =,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-22


SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS E'.)t DHS.
Stanley Hargrenve, millionnrse. as'er a
miraculous escape from 'fe Len III 7as
gang Of brilliant thieves ktOun ~S iho
pl.sk hundred. lives Che i,tl .i n rsuiaso
for eighteen years. J!r-sr.a'o oeet'
dsntaIly meets BrniRc, Leader o. the
black Hundred. Iinowing Drsirs WIZ
try 10 get him, he escapes from hi. own
ksme By balloon. 3eferc cscaS.ng ne
writes letter 90 tue girls Sssoa''
where eighteen yenrs before he nrys's~t-
eusiy left on the doorstep HIS tsay
daughter, Florence GTpY. 1l-St 5r1
Hargreave also draws oVs I-t:'i0n do'-
lars from the bank, but II l.. '+rSYted
that this dropped into the A-r, rssso she
balloon he escaped In wnn p1sJ'.sed'
Florence arrives from the strls' school.
Countess olga, Braine'a communion. ,is-
its her and claims to be n relative. Two
bogus detectives call, but their t.ot ia
folled by Norton, n newspaper mHn.
by brlblnw the cantain Of thn orient
Merton laws n tran for pr,t,a .,a nj.
gang. Countess Olga also vista tso ORR
ents captain and she easil, coli. i,,o the
reporters snare. The p.an mor.n abor-
tive Though Brnine's good lacE, and
only hlsctnga fall int ~. h.,.. ~ tha
police.
After falling in their erst sttempt the
Black Hundred trap Florence. They ask
her for money. but she escapes, again
fsiiias them.
Norton and the countess call on Flor
enee the next dny, once more safe NJ
home. TIE visitor. having @ @o,.' % Lone.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-22

What docs that meant" ai
That they would not create imaginative
heart aches II they were not young Better
let things remain exactly ms they are. When
all these troubles are settled finally, the lesser
trouble may be talked over sensibly. Buf
this is not the time. There is no news.
Goodnight"
ever. With his feet upon the window sill,
he stared and stared and dreamed and
dreamed till hand fell upon his shoulder
1t belonged to one of the Office boys,
Note f'r you, sir"
Norton read it and tore It into little pieces
Then he rose and distributed the pieces In
the several yawning waste baskets which
strewed the aisle leading to the city desk.
"I'm not wanted for anything?" he asked.
mo Clear QUIT" laughed the night city
editor "The sight of you is putting every
body in the gloom ward"
Norton went down to the street. At the
left OF the entrance lie was quietly Joined by
He motioned Norton to get into the taxicab.
They were dropped In a deserted spot In
Riverdale. On foot they went forward to
their destination, which proved to be the
deserted hangar of the aviator William Orts.
81 want you to tell Jones that tug and
several divers are at work on the spot where
he threw the chest That's all. Now, doc
tor. rewlnd this arm of NINE"
The amateur surgeon made a very good
fob Of It; not for nothing had he followed
fighting armies to the front.
"Did they find anything?"
"Not up to date. But we might II we
cared TO- They have left buoy over the
spot they're exploring. But Just now 1t floats
a quarter Of mile to the east Of the spot"
"Who were the men in the motor boat
that chased Jonesf"
"Only Jones can tell you. Queer oid
codger, ehf"
a bit stubborn. He wants to handle it
without police assistance"
And he's right. We are not aiming to
arrest any one," sinisterly. There can't be
any draw to this game. Here, NO smoking.
Too much gas aAoat."
Norton put the cigarets back into bis
pocket. whats the real news?' he de-
manded. "You would not bring me out here
iust to rebandage that arm. 1t really did not
need it Come, out with 1t"
you're sharp"
I'm paid to be sharp
ave found where the Black Hundred
holds its sessions"
by George, that is news!"
"The room above is vacant little hole
in the ceiling, and who knows what might
happenf"
"wbat do you want me to dot"
"Tell Jones. When the next meeting
comes around III advise you- I've stumbled
upon dissatisfied member. 80, bues up, a.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-22

guesses. Jim's a star man. When he gets
started nothing can stop him. He covered
the Chinese Boxer rebellion better than any
other correspondent there. l wonder how old
he ISL"
20, l should say about thirty-one or two
Here he comes now. 10. Jlm!'
Hello! Where's Ford? He gave me
ticket 10 the theater tonight, aud / want to
punch his head. What's drama coming to,
anyhow? Cigarets and booze and mismated
out of doors? o, know. They cater to u
lot Of fools who believe that what they see
is an expression Of high life in New York
and London. And It's ro9 plain rot. It's
merely the. scum on the boiling pot. And
any old housewife would skim It off and
chuck 1t into the slops. Life? Piflel"
whats the grouch?"
Looking for the dramatic jobT'
No. I've just been wondering how far
these theatrical managers can so without
Sitting the golden goose"
Norton sought his desk aud began rum
maging the drawers. He was not hunting
for anything; he was merely passing away
the time. By and by, when the pastime no
longer served, he pulled his chair over to the
window and sat down. staring at stars such
as Copernicus never dreamed Of Ships going
down to sea, ferries swooping diagonally
hlther and thither, the clockwork signs; but
he took no note of these maryels of light.
Not at homel" he muttered.
He had called, written, telephoned. No
use. The door remained shut, Jones an
swered the telephone, and the letters came
back. He began to think very deeply con-
cerning the Pergoff woman. Had she played
q trickf Had that fainting spell been buzz
combe for his benefit as well as Florence's?
But he had not shadow of proof The
thing that puzzled him equally with this was
that all attempts against his life had mirae-
ulously ceased no safes thundered down In
front of him, and no autos tried to carve him
In two. The only thing that kept him active
was the daily call Of Jones by wire. Miss
Florence was well; that was all Jones was
permitted to say.
Restlessly Norton spurned his chair and
walked over to the telephone booth. II was
midnight. He might or might not be able to
get Jones. But almost instantly voice
said, what is ity
Jonesl"
"Yes. Who Is IT."
MORTON
Why, you called me up not ten minutes
ago."
Not II"
1t was your voice, as plain as day.
What did want?" keen all at once.
The reply did not come Immediately. You
are certain It was not you?"
Wait moment and IN call the editor
BE WIN prove % you that I've been here fol
an hour, and that this is the first call Tvs
made. Some one has been imposing on you
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-22

positive that they were preparing to strike
again. But from what direction and in what
manner? He had not the gift of clalrvoy-
ance, so he had to wait; and waiting is
terrible game when perhaps death is bal
ancing the scales. 1t is always easier to
make an assault than to await 1t; and It is
a good general who always finds himself
prepared.
But It made his heart ache to watch the
cl.ild. She went about cheerfuly-when any
one was In the room with her. Many
time, however, be had stolen to the door
Of her bedroom and heard the heart rendlng
sobs, a vain attempt being made to stihe
them among the pillows. She was only IS;
II was first love; and first loves are pale.
evanescent attachments. II hurt now; but
she would get over It presently. Youth for
gets. Time, like water smooths away the
ragged places.
The Countess called regularly. She was,
Of course, dreadfully sorry over what bad
happened. She bad heard something about
his character; newspaper men weren't always
the best. This one was a mere fortune
hunter; a two faced one, at that She was
never more surprised IN her life when he
threw his arms around her. And so on, and
50 forth, hah lies and half truths, TIL tho
patient Jones felt Ike wringing her neck.
From his vantage point the butler smiled
ironically. He could rend the heart Of this
Perigoff woman as he could read the page OF
a book. The affronteryi And all the while
he must gravely ndmit her and pretend when
the blood rloted IN his veins at the sight OF
her. But he dared not swerye single inch
from the plans laid down. 1t was cup Of
bitter gall, ard there was no way Of avoid
ing the putting Of II to bis lips. She ema-
mated poison as nigbtshade emaDates It, the
upas tree. And he must bow when she en-
tered and bow when she lefti Still, she had
done him an indirect favor in breaking up
this love business.
One afternoon Braine summoned his run
about and called upon two physicians. When
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-22
,,o0oo FOR 100 WORDS.

tu;oa Dollar Mystery aorv
~ ~, .ss for t,centy-ileo co"secunse ce, ''v ,r;,S
s~ ~ H. sgper, BIZ an dTan9s@g"' 4. t", Mem
% fnas s1S irdSssr Film company q mas ceen
tAe "a", n",;bIe not only TO read me %o.g
s'ese pos, ssrer bst also to see Il eGch neeS
"a hs payG, p',oS, moriEg picture fhedfeFs,
u fhs 'r''5 .aJstion of this mystery story
s% s,t@odO tciH be girea BY the l"a""O"'
Film corDordfloH' ,C nur
CONDITIONS G0TERNlNd me
W. CONTEST.
-, of $4,000 teiIl be trOn bV me
I"e I'm -. ar child iOho irritos the mOs'
~s", vi ,o ,oluiion of the mystery Iro"
sce.P'.J@' .@o INST t,eo reels Of motion p'clWe
rA's" -, I'm be made and the tdst tgo
drdHe 'e"t ~ tSe story rrittea BY Harold
A'sy.s S',.,,on, man be sent TO the Than
oO E;In corporatioa, either at Chicdgo
hOASS w. York, ann time ap to midnight
o. nj ~ Tbis aIolos 'scrcral iceeks 0ItT
~ % la,t cncpter has been published
w , N noord Of thee judges IciII determine !,
..ti.s n tbe many solutions recelped IS We
Ha'." guy, %ccccotaJIe. ~ The judges are 10 oe
w." n..au VaeGrath, Lloyd LonergaH, aHa
ns'. an.' liar Tiuce. The judgment OF fN's
ssJ ls ,rin be absolute and final Aofh'n9
~" Etcrory nature lciH be considered W
Il, decision, nor giren day PfGeFesM,eos s,o odo m
% ,ss selection Of the ioinner Of ne SdV'yOv
~ yLe last tco reels, I1hich le'a 9lVe
r"" No, occcDtaJle solution to the mvs-
%S ,.Sg ,rm be presented in the hedferS
go mi, feqture as soon as 1t IS pos
"S, M. i nrodgce the same. The story CORE
.""sdjoG 70 tleoe motion pictures iotH dp-
s,ar IN the rcrspgpers coInc'denfd"V' or
| :, room after tho appearance Of he p'c-
,s,s, as orac.iccJle, With the last fioo
III, ,riB be sioirn the pictures OF the 'ctn-
.r NJ, NJ her homo. aud other interesting
s.,.re, Hjg understood that the nelcs-
rS.srs 30 far rs practicable, In printing
M last ira ihdy.e,s Of the story oy mar,
IA WoeGrst. igiu qis9 show a picture Of
| tho successful coHfcstdm.
Solution, to RU mystery must nof oe
roys tEaa %? too-ls long. Here are some
ove,tior, 10 Be Kept in rpind in connection
,oiG tbe a,ugfeYp as az aid 10 a solution:
No t-IPkat beconco Of the niliondireI
Nog-What becomes Of the S1,c20,000I
No. S-Thgm docs Florence EaryF
No. I--What becomes Of 'hO Russian
oonntess2
Yobodg connected either directly or IN
dircctlu with "The Million DcllG' ufS-
tsrvp wil DO considered aG o coatestdm
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-03

1t was not until recently that Glib
bons revealed his true sentiments re-
garding his ring work. He received
an offer of $4,000 from Australia 10
engage in three fights in the antip-
odes. Yet he turned down the promo
sition with the laconic cablegram.
Cant accept. Engagements at home
prevent
Dissecting this cablegram. one Is led
to believe that Gibbons has SO MANY
fights scheduled in this country thai
he cannot afford to make a trip IN tha
ether side of the world, and clean nm
a tidy sum. Far from It, Gibbons
really meant home
The underlying cause of Gibbons,s
refusal is that he is a home-loying
man. He cares more for his wife and
their two "kiddies' than he does for
the ring. To journey all the way to
Australia would be to inconvenience
the happy little family. And rather
than break up house, Gibbons has
fatty spurned a neat little fortune.
So if any of the boxing promoters of
these United States do not receive
favorable answers when Offering Glib
bons huge sums to appear in the ring,
they will know the reason for this,
They will know that he prefers to sit
at the fireside and afar off with the
tykes than he does to endanger a
happy fathers face to the unrelenting
blows of merciless opponent.