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Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1914-01-30

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Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1914-01-30

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Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1914-01-30

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Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1914-01-30

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Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1914-01-30

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12

Eadora, an orphan, has been iett a for
tune Of ss0.O00,0oO by her father. Her
urother's brother, ambitious to gain con-
troi Of her toedith, becomes "mystto,"
under the ndre Of HassGm All he pro-
vdfis on zudord to entrust her money to
As care and agrees that " she shdIl solve
90 mysteries she shall mdrry John Storm,
= voun0 Id'oyer.
Eudord succeeds IN her FIRST case and
eoves storm from being convicted Of
aaurder, instigdted by Hdssdm himself
TtDo toesks later crci1d Of Hiudus,
eidd IN Oriental COST mes. call UPON Has
sam Az and, through their leader, ask
thot No solve the myBterp Of the "sleeptho
RoNse." They tnJorm HIN thot their re-
tlgtoss exercises are inteTfersd tDith bp a
esod Of sleep ,pho comes quickly and un-
eeCdrcs. Az agrees to 90 iCfth them. ~
essst 90, too ercidins zHdord.
clad IN oriental costumes and blind
folded, HGssdnt and zudoru are drtven to
sAs "BIseptnO House" There they drd IN
q magnificent room, large HuHt0er Of men
end tcou,sn ItdH0 about IN sIumber.
Among them Is, an exceptionally beautiful
sDop,an, toho t0ds the ruler AND prircess Of
thc ,oeird band, Hdssdm suddenly finds
htmseD becoming drotosy and quietly Slips
array leaving zIdoro alone t0fth the
ntespers.
John Storp1. Zudord's lover, traces her
% the "sIecpin1 House" he finds her
sliiBtberiH0 and atodkens her. In so doing
~ arouscs the inmates Of the house and
q made prisoner
Upon d,odleeuiao zHdoro is told thdt
NaSok Shan, CRAFTY Bost Indidn Prinoo,
nod carried OF an THdidn Princess and
Brought hsr to America, They had not as
set besn married, because every time the
ceremony tudS begun everybody tvent tot
eiesp. kudord fs OiUeu string Of pearls
20 solve the mystery.
STdord discovers that the crit from the
sBIeepinO House Of Mystery" Is poorly
Oudrded. She escapes and learns Of
btor,n's disappearance. McunUhile Storm
Mas been placed " a steel dungeon, IN the
osliur Of the "SieepinO House." the sides
ef tuhich contract sIotuiv edoh hour so as
70 crush him to death eventually. From
Hdssdr's servdnt zudord learns that her
tovsr Is q prisoner. Resolved to FREQ him
che boldly returns TO the mysterious abode
~ Ndbok ShdH.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12
Bv w. O. GRIFFITH

Chairman Touring Committee, Automobile club
OF Philadelphia.
The auto trip to Atlantic City is per-
haps one of the best known in this coun-
try. 1t is also in many respects one of
the most delightful. have no doubt
that volumes have been written on
the subject, and even the most ardent
motorist may wonder that such trip
should even need or receive further rec
ommendation.
The fact is that old-tlmers and experts
in the motor line run the danger of be-
coming "blase," 80 to speak. Some
think, perhaps. that the trip to Atlantic
City is something to be done once, twice
or q few times and should then be left
to the tourists or newcomers. But the
trip tol Atlantic City has many fascina-
tions even for those who have taken 1t
many times.
Atlantic City. as we all know, is by no
means n summer resort only. Many peo-
Pile prefer to escape far from the mad
ding crowd" and enjoy the sea air, the
breezes, the soft or dashing music Of the
waves, either in the early fall or winter,
when the snow is on the ground. or when
the first fragrance of spring gladdens the
senses, The resort seems to be popular in
all seasons.
At this time Atlantic City is unusually
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12
CHAPTER II
The Sleeping House Mystery.
CONTINUED

TNHE persistent ceremony was be-
Ling started again. To Zudora it
would have been laughable but for the
new tragedy underneath. The man
who had brought her to the house
originally finally disclosed to her what
had been done to Storm. His death
had been decided on,
As Zudora gazed wildly about the
room she saw a man in a garb quite
different from that worn by those in
the octagonal room. She stole up to
where he stood and covertly watched
him-and became suddenly conscious
of the desire to sleep She breathed
through her handkerchief, never let
ing her glance waver from the hidden
man. He turned smiling ironically,
and she saw him raise stone in the
flooring. He disappeared into pit,
letting the stone fall carefully into
place.
Sleep had again attacked those de-
termined upon the ceremony. One
would think that they would have at
least given her some chance to inves-
tigate before proceeding again in an
endeavor which had so many times
proved a failure This very sleep,
however, gave her freedom of action
She stole from the octagonal room,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12
ATLANTIC CITY MOTOR TRIP
OF SPECIAL INTEREST NOW
Visitors Attracted by Recent Storms Havoc"Scenery Has
Charm Of Its Own and Roads Are Excellent

Interesting on account of the havoc
wrought there by the recent storm. 1t is
peculiar, perhaps. that so much interest
is displayed in the awful tolls that Ma
ture demands when she unleashes her
fury Nevertheless It is a fact. A big
storm, big wreck. a big fire, anything
that brings devastation with it. arouses
the curiosity of human beings to a
marked degree. 1t may be that we realize
our "smallness" when the elements of ma
ture are involved; 1t may be that we feel
that the destruction might have de-
scended upon US; at any event many of us
are especially interested In the pranks
played by high seas and high winds.
The run to Atlantic City can be made
comfortably in a few hours. Six hours
would possibly cover the trip both ways,
but for real solid comfort I think, 1t
makes an ideal days trip. The actual
running need not take more than a few
hours but 1t is delightful TO have several
hours to spend at the resort. The sea air,
especially at this time of the year. is
more than bracing.
ROADS ARE EXCELLENT.
The roads are. of course. as nearly per-
feet as one could desire. They are the
best in this part of the country, and 1t is
really a pleasure to travel on them.
wish we had some like them in Pennsyl-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12

pania. The scenery OF lack ofst, might
say--is not impressive II is really inter-
estlng in its "uninterestingness" The
roads. however, are smooth and level and
one can see for miles straight ahead. This
Is really an interesting sight, not one to
make the artist rave. dare say, but one
that speaks for safety first and for the
motorists comfort
The start is made from the Gloucester
ferry at South street and Delaware ave-
nue. Even the ferry ride is enjoyable.
There is a Commute sail down the Della
ware River, which gives one a fair idea
Of the city's shipping interests and OF the
river Itself. BY going by way OF Glouces-
ter, the motorist escapes several miles OF
bad road Just out OF Camden. The road
out OF Gloucester is quite good and leads
direct to westville. where there is toll
gate, one of the two remaining In New
Jersey. The average charge is cents and
Il is the only toll gate on the route.
To be more explicit. After leaving the
ferry house in Gloucester, follow Jersey
avenue through tollgate TO Westville.
After leaving Westvllle, the first right
turn should be avoided, but the next left
turn leads to Fairvlew. The route then
runs through such towns as Hurffville,
Glassboro, Clayton, Frankllnvllle, NAL
aga, Downstown, Landisville and Buena
Vista, where a left turn is made near
the postoffice. Then continue on road
until Richland is reached. Mays Land
ing is SO miles from Rlchland.
AT MAYS LANDING.
Several roads meet at Mays Landing
Turn to the right for Tuckahoe. Wild
wood and Cape May. To reach Atlantic
City, however, turn to the left at hotel
in Mays Landing. and after crossing
small iron bridge turn to the right and
go to Pleasantville by way Of Clarks-
town and McKeetown. After leaving
Pleasantville the route runs into the
Boulevard which leads direct to Atlantic
City.
The Boulevard Is about FIVE miles long.
It has splendid width and is one of the
finest of it's kind l might add that the
road Is tempting to some, but II the
motorist is foolish enough to forget the
speed laws he is likely to be fined, and
that Is hardly the way to greet Atlantic
City.
The return is made by way of the
Boulevard to Pleasantville At Pleasant
Vile turn to the right into Main street.
which leads into Absecon. where a left
turn is made. The route then continues
through Egg Harbor, Hammonton, Ber-
lin, Magnolia and Lawnside, and finally
to Gloucester.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12
SHIP PURCHASE Biz FACES
OPPOSITION IN SENATE
Signs Of Trouble Visible in Dsmo-
cratic Caucus.

0AbhS VI AAtuuAo NABlp4e IN 0elAvH
cratic Caucus.
WASHINGTON Dec. 12.-Trouble FOR
tho Administration ship purchase bill
ioomed up when the Democrats Of the
Senate met in caucus this afternoon 70
discuss a legislative program for the
present session.
Leaders impressed on the Senators the
necessity OF deciding upon very dea-
mite program and then sticking to Il. n
an extra session is to be avoided
Though the original intention was not
to let the immigration bill come M,
prospects In the caucus were for a vote
on Il and the literacy test.
IL seemed certain that the President
would have his way at least as far as
the caucus was concerned. with placing
the ship purchase bill on the business
schedule.
Administration leaders I'm the House in
dicated they were prepared to nght oppo-
nents OF the Government ship purchase
bill to the last ditch.
I'VE are going to have It out" COM
mented Chairman Alexander, OF the
Merchant Marine Committee, sharply IN
answer to statements that Representa-
tive kltchin, next majority leader, and
others are backing fight against the
Administration measure.
The present plan. Alexander Indicated
wa sto have the Senate work on the bin
introduced by Senator Stone. Then when
the House appropriation work is dome
the measure will come Up In the HOUSE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12

they were bst N tIsHe. The steel
chamber had become box, coffin
shaped, three feet square and eight
feet high. Storm was in bad shape,
but food and water and an hour or so
in the outer air revived him.
"Wili you be good hereafterl" he
said to Zudora.
"Yes."
"You will promise never to go any
where without first sending the
pigeon1"
yes"
"And now, what the dickens made
those chaps go to sleep?"
She explained. The vat was brew
of an Oriental narcotic, the vapor of
which superinduced sleep 1t was
quite transitory and harmless. The
pipes led to all the elephant trunks,
and each time the ceremony began the
vapor was liberated at signal from
the watcher above.
That's the Oriental mind, John.
They capnot go at anything in
straightforward way II must be all
mystery and trickery."
do you know Zudora2" he said,
ruminatively.
"Know what?"
THAT I've an idea we'll be married
before the year is outw
Continued on Monday.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12
CTTY'S MORTALITY
RATE LOWER THAN
PRECEDING WEEK
5l4 Succumbed, 134 to Con-
tagious Diseases, an In
crease Over Corresponding
Week of Last Year.

The number of deaths in Philadelphia
during the last seven days was 514, de-
crease of 81 under the number OF last
week, although 81 greater than the deaths
during the corresponding week last year,
Contagious diseases caused 1874 deaths
this week. There were Is new cases Of
typhoid fever reported. four more than
last weeks report.
New cases of scarlet fever reported were
"a this week, decrease OF IS under the
number reported last week. Bighty-four
new cases of diphtherla developed, four
less than reported last week. Other con-
tagious disease cases reported were:
ChickenpoX 15O; measles, 46; mumps. 52;
whooping cough. IL.
The list of deaths from all causes fol-
lows:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12
,CHILDREN'S CORNER
A Leafs Wish

ONE dark winter day, a group Of
~ dead leaves lay in a dingy gutter.
Dirt was under them, dust on top of
them and duh gray clouds hung over
all.
Il wish I was something besides a
dead leaf" said one leaf; ~ think
that's such stupid thing TO be!''
ut may be stupid. but 1 don't see
how you are to help It when that is
what you are" said another sensibly.
Il don't like 1t any better than you do.
but don't worry about itl"
That's all very we'll for you to say"
said the first complainingly, "but think
bow many lovely things there are in
the world Flowers and stars and
birds Why couldn't have been one
OF those?''
i don't know any reason except that
you are not" laughed the second leaf
eheerfuIly "and that isn't bad rea-
sons I'm sure"
II want fun and a good time" went
on the first leaf; Il want a lot OF
things"
well, maybe we can get something
you wish for II you try very hard"
said the cheerful leaf. you decide on
something you want and maybe we can
plan to get it,"
"Get III" growled the cross leaf
what can dead leaf get9 The very
ideal'' And he drew himself down
deeper into the mire. Look at those
birds fying up there in the clean cool
air. That's wh- I'd like to dols
-To ny like a bird" murmured the
cheerful lear. Il wonder what I could
do about that-it seems pretty hard
for a lear to manage. I think III ask
my friend the wind, maybe he can help
me"
Just then a tiny little breeze anuggled
down BY the leaves Tor a rest.
'.oh, little breeze, whispered the
Ieas ''can you ten me how an old dead
iee1 can ny like a birdT'
'sS0. ! can't, never heard Of such
4 thlnEl" laughed the breeze. but when
he saw how disappointed the lear was.
he added, rbut / might ask my friend.
~. Wind-he's very wise"
So be asked Ar. Wind a. soon as he
could
HI wind aAghed ana said. eMaka
q ae9d leaf q IKE a birdl 20 Be-
aure 4 can thits easy for a strong
peEsqn Hke me. iWhaFe s tie ieaf7
EatE down hsEe n ths seiter Ia
t9s ittIs oisa frHI.y
1 se # Haa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12

can make them birds as easy as not"
With q rush and a flourish MI Wind
swooped down on the amazed little
leaves. gathered them in his strong
arms and hurled them into the air.
Like birds they new back and forth
across yards, over houses and streets.
TIL breathleas and happy they were
glad to nestle down in a clean cozy
yard for a long winter nap.
Copyright 1914, Clara Iagram Jaason
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12

found the stone, raised it and discov-
cred tunnel 1t was not the safest
tunnel in the world; but with Johns
life hanging in the balance she ac-
cepted her chances. The tunnel led
| to a room which was under the cellar.
This room bewildered her far more
than the octagonal. There was a large
vat, (which had the appearance of g
| distilation vat, with many little pipes
leading UP from It, The men gath
cred about this strange contrivance
were evidently of different caste than
those in the upper room. A tall,
graceful young man seemed to be di-
recting the others. One of them, how
ever, saw the shadow by the door,
drew his knife, and stole quietly up
to the girl. She was caughtl
Ready witted she asked: do you
speak English1
The man paused. He nodded
grimly.
"I am friend. would save your
princess. would defeat Nabok Shan.
My lover is hidden somewhere in
this house. Save him and will save
the princess"
The man turned to see if his COM
rades had observed him. They we're
all busy with the vat.
81 will go with the Memsahib. If
II. 4. - IL hail -
81 agree to that"
Once home she ran upstairs for her
automatic. When she came down
again the stranger had vanished.
AIMED refused to speak and Hassam
Ali did not know what she was talk
ing about.
"He came in behind me-" she de-
clared.
"Then he took to his heels the mo-
ment your back was turned" Over
her shoulder, to AIMED, Hassam Ali
sent terrible glance; and AIMED
knew that death awaited him if he
opened his lips. He was still breath
ing heavily from the struggle.
Zudora left the house, more deeply
puzzled than ever.
Two hours later she had cleared up
the mystery of the sleeping house and
rescued Storm from his deadful prison.
The fact that the ceremony could
take place only before the elephant
headed god made it a simple game to
the enemies of Nabok Shan Zudora
did not go to the octagonal room, but
proceeded directly to the secret cham
Der. For one brief moment death
stared her in the eyes; but she spoke
bravely. In return for the liberation
of her lover she declared that, with
the aid of one man she would bring
the princess down to them. The
young prince struck his forehead in
rage. He had never thought of such
thing. His one aim had been to
force Nabok Shan from the house and
then to seize his betrothed.
When the princess awoke the next
time she found her true lover gazing
down into her eyes. Then they
started out in search of Storm; and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12
BIG FIRE IN B1RM1NaHAM, ALA,
Department Stores and Theatre
Burned-Loss 100000.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Dec, II. The
6teel-smith Department Store, Alcazar
Theatre. Ham Shoe Company. Pizitz De-
partment store, Saks Dry Goods Store.
Telephone Building and several other
business places we're destroyed by fire to-
day.
The loss Is estimated at $4,000.