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The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-04-16

When Marta informed the oficer-
the same one who had rung the door
bell on his second Visit-of the family's
decision he appeared shocked at the
idea of eviction that was implied. But,
secretly pleased at the turn Of events,
he fastened to apologize for wars
brutal necessities, and Marta's COM
plaisance led him to consider himself
something of diplomatist. Yes, more
than ever he was convinced of the
wisdom of an invader ringing door
bells.
Meanwhile, the servicecorps men
had continued their work until now
there was no vestige of war in the
grounds that labor could obliterate;
and masons had come to repair the
walls Of the house itself and plasterers
to renew the broken ceilings.
All this Marta regarded In kind
of charmed wonder that an invader
could be so considerate. Her manner
with the officers In charge Of prepare
tons had the simplicity and ease
which a woman of twentyeeven, who
Is not old-maidish because she Is not
afraid Of single future, may employ
as serene hostess. She frequently
asked II there were good news.
"Yes." was the uniform reply. An
unexpected setback here or resistance
there, but progress, nevertheless. But
she learned, too, that the first two
days fighting along the frontier had
cost the Grays fifty thousand casual
ties.
IN order to make an omelet you
must break eggs!" she remarked.
Spoken like a true soldier-like a
member of the staff" was the reply.
In her constraint and detachment
they realized her conscious apprecia-
ton Of the fact that in earlier times
her people had been for the Browns;
but In her flashes of interest In the
progress OF the war, flashes from a
woman's unmilitary mind, they judged
that her heart was with the Grays. And
why not? Was 1t not natural that a
woman with more than her share OF
intellectual perception should be on
the right sidef From her associations
II was not to be expected that she
would make an outright declaration OF
apostasy. This would destroy the value
and the attractiveness OF her CONVEX
sion. Reverence for the past, for q
father who had fought for the Browns,
against her own convictions, made her
attitude appear singularly and deli
cately correct.
The war was a week old-a week
which had developed other tangents
and traps than La Tir-on the morn.
ing that the first installment of junior
officers came to occupy the tables and
desks. Where the family portraits had
hung In the dining-room were now big
maps dotted with brown and gray
flags. Portable field cabinets with
sectional maps on large scale were
arranged around the walls of the draw.
ing-room. In what had been the loung-
ing-room OF the old days Of Galland
prosperity, the refrain OF half a dozen
telegraph instruments made medley
with the clicking of typewriters. Cooks
and helpers were busy in the kitchen :
for the staff were to live like gentle
men; they were to have their morning
baths, their comfortable beds, and
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-04-16
snead Of Gun Of Stream.

A stream runs most rapidly one
fifth Of the depth below the surfass
and fits average speed il that CT the
current tvo-hfths Of the depth aboTs
the bottom.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-19

brother and Lady Ashieigh have rscov-
erec from the shock OF poor Lena
death IN marvellous manner. / D.
lieye. but the sight q The girl mighi
have brought il back 10 them. You
have EFT her nth friends. / hope. NJ
Quest
She has al aunt in Hampstead
the latter explained i should have
liked 20 see her safely there my
self. BIT ~e should have been a.
hour or tao later down here. and
tell you.' he went on. his voice gather
ing = note almost OF ferocity. I'm
wanting 10 get NJ hands on that Tel
low Craig wonder where They're
holding him"
AT the local police station. e1-
pect," the professor replied. Ny
brother is magistrate. Of course. and
he would see that proper arrange
ments were made There he is at the
hall door"
The carriage drew up before the
great front a moment or two later
Lord Ashleigh came forward with out.
stretched hands. the genial smile OF
the welcoming host upon his lips. II
his manner. however. there was g dis.
unct note OF anxiety.
Edgar. my dear fellow" he ex.
claimed. 4 am delighted, Welcome
back TO your home, Mr.. Quest. | am
very happy TO see you here You have
heard the news. Of course?"
We have heard nothing" the bro.
lessor replied.
You didn't go to Scotland Yard >"
Lord Ashleigh asked.
We haven't been TO London at all. %
Quest explained. We got on the boat
train at Plymouth. and your brother
managed to induce one OF the directors
whom he saw on the platform to stop
the train for US at Hamblin road. We
only left the boat two hours ago
There's nothing wrong with Craig. is
there"
Lord Ashleigh motioned them TO fol.
low him
Please come this way" he invited
He led them across the hall-which
dimly lit and with its stained glass
windows. was almost like the nave OF
a cathedral-into the library beyond
He closed the door and turned around
Il have bad news for you BOTH" h.
announced. Craig has escaped"
Neither the professor nor Quest be
trayed any unusual surprise So far
as the latter was concerned. his first
glimpse at Lord Ashleighs face had
warned him OF what was coming.
Dear me-" the professor muir
INJURED. sinking into an easy chair.
This is most unexpected"
Well get him again" Quest de-
clared quickly. Can you let US hayr
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-19

ing. The horse SHE'D. the wheel
caught great stone BY the side OF
the road and all four men were
thrown out The man 10 whom Craig
~zs handcured VAS stunned but Craig
himself appears 10 have been unhurt.
He stumbled up. took the key OF the
handouts from the pocket Of The on
Ger. undid them and slipped on into
the underground before either the
groom or the other Scotland Yard man
had recovered their senses. To cut
long story short this WAS last Thurs
day and up till now not single trace
Of the fellow has been discovered
Quest rose abruptly 10 his feet.
Say, I'd like TO take this matter up
right on the spot where Craig disap-
pesred," he suggested. Couldn't We
DO that"
BY all means" Lord Ashleigh
agreed. touching a bell We have
several hours before We change fer
dinner l will have q car round and
take you 10 the spot"
The professor acquiesced readily.
and very soon they stepped out Of the
automobile on to the side OF 4 narrow
road. looking very much as it had been
described Farther on. beyond a
stretch OF open common. they could
see the smoke from the gypsy en-
campment On their left-hand side
vas q stretch OF absolutely wild coun-
Try. bounded in the far distance by the
gray stone wall OF the park Lord
Ashleigh led the way through the
thicket. talking as he went
Craig came along through here"
he explained The groom and the
Scotland Yard man who had been
sitting by his side followed him They
searched for an hour but found no
trace OF him at all Then they re
turned TO the house to make a re
port and get help will now show
you how Craig first eluded them"
He led the way along tangled path.
doubled back plunged into little
spinney and came suddenly to a small
shed
This is an ancient gamekeeper's
shelter" he explained. built d long
time ago and almost forgotten now
What Craig did, without doubt. was to
hide in this. The Scotland Yard man
who took the affair in hand found
distinct traces here OF recent occupa
ton. That is how he made his first
escape"
Quest nodded
Sure," he murmured We'll. now,
what about your more extended
search?"
/ am coming TO that" Lord Ash
leigh replied. AS Edgar will re-
member. no doubt. have always kept
a few bloodhounds in my kennels. and
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-19

as soon as we could get together one
or two OF the keepers and a few OF
the local constabulary, we started
on again from here. The dogs brought
us without a check to this shed, and
started OF again this way"
They walked another half mile
across a reedy swamp. Every now
and then they had to jump across a
small dyke, and once they had to
make detour to avoid an osier bed
They came at last to the river.
Now, | can show you exactly how
that Fellow put us off the scent here"
their guide proceeded. He seems to
have picked up something, Edgar. in
those South American trips of yours
FOR cleverer thing | never saw
You see all these bulrushes every.
Whereabouts OF them all along the
river?"
We call them tules." Quest NUT
tered. Well?"
When Craig arrived here" Lord
Ashieish continued. "he must have
heard the baying OF the dogs in the
distance and he knew that the game
was up unless he could put them Off
the scent. He cut a quantity of these
FURNISHES from place a little farther
behind those trees. then stepped bold.
ly into the middle OF the water. wad-
ed down to that spot where. as Won
see. the trees hang over, stood stock
still and leaned them all around him.
1t was dusk when the chase reached
the river bank, and I have no doubt
the bulrushes presented quite a natur
al appearance. At any rate, although
the dogs came without check to the
edge OF the river. where he stepped
on, they never picked the scent up
again either on this side or the other.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-19

Everything was In harmony ave,
grave precision or the solemn.,.us
butler and the powdered hair 80
two footmen Quest. PERHAPS n, ~
nrst time in his life. felt alrnos, ,s-'
hopelessly out OF touch with nj. s~s
roundings. and struggling a..
Nevertheless. he entertained tho Ia
party with many stories. He sfru.a,N'
all the time against that queer sen.s
OF anachronism which now and ,hss
became almost oppressive.
The professors pleasure Al nra,,
himself once more amongst thesa -
miliar surroundings was obvious ora
intense The conversation betvesa
him and his brother never nsygas
There were tenants and neighbors -
be asked after. matters concerning m.
estate on which he demanded in,or'
nation. Even the very SERVANT,
names he remembered.
1T was a queer turn OF fat- Ceorys -
he declared. as he held out before hin
wonderfully chased glass tlled with
amber wine. (which sent you into ths
world a few seconds before NE ana
made you lord OF Ashleigh and NE ,
struggling scientific man"
The world has benefited by Il.
Lord Ashleigh remarked. with NOR,
than fraternal courtesy We hea,
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-19

the particulars OF his escape. Lord
Ashleigh? The sooner we get the hang
or things the better"
you know, OF course" he began.
that Craig was arrested at Liyerpool
In consequence OF communications
from the New York police. | under
stand that 1t was with great difficulty
he was discovered, and it is quite clear
that someone on the ship had been
heavily bribed. However, he was ar
rested, brought to London, and then
down here for purposes of Identified
ton. | would have gone to London
myself, and, in fact, offered to do 80
but on the other hand, as there are
many others on the estate to whom he
was we'll known, | thought that II
would be better to have more evil
dence than mine alone. Accordingly.
they left London one afternoon. and
sent a dogcart to the station to meet
them. They arrived quite safely and
started for here, Craig handcuffed to
one or the Scotland Yard men on the
back seat, and the other in front with
the driver. About half mile from the
south entrance to the park the road
runs across rather desolate strip OF
country with lot of low underground
ON one side. We have had a little
trouble with poachers there, as there
Is sort OF gypsy camp on some COM
mon land little way away. My head
keeper. to whom the very idea OF a
poacher Is intolerable, was patrolling
this ground himself that afternoon and
caught sight OF one OF these gypsy
fellows setting trap. He chased him.
and more. | am sure. to brighten him
than anything else, when he saw that
the fellow was getting away, he fred
bis gun, Just - the dogcart was pass
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-19
CHAPTER XIX.

The professor rose from his seat In
some excitement as the carriage
passed through the great gates OF
Hamblin park. He acknowledged
with smile the respectful curtsy OF
the woman who held it open.
You have now an opportunity, my
dear MIR. Quest" he said, "of appre.
ciating one feature OF English life not
entirely reproduclble in your own
wonderful country. mean the home
life and surroundings OF our aristoc-
racy. You see these oak trees?" he
went on, with a little wave OF his
hand. They we're planted by my an
cestors in the days OF Henry VIII.
have been a student OF tree life in
South America and in the dense for
ests OF central Africa, but for real
character, for splendor OF growth and
hardness. there is nothing in the
world to touch the Ashleigh oaks"
They're some trees" the criminol-
ogist admitted.
You notice, perhaps, the small
ones, which seem dwarfed Their
tops were cut of by the lord Of Ash
leigh on the day that Lady Jane Grey
was beheaded. Queen Elizabeth heard
OF 1t and threatened to confiscate the
estate. Look at the turf, my friend.
Ages have gone to the making OF that
messy, velvet carpet"
Where's the house?" Quest In.
quired.
A mile farther on yet. The woods
part and make a natural avenue past
the bend OF the river there" the pro-
lessor pointed out. Full OF trout, that
river. Quest. How used to whip that
stream when | was a boyl"
They swept presently round bend
In the avenue. Before them on the
hillside surrounded by trees and with
a great walled garden behind, was
Hamblin house. Quest gave vent to
little exclamation OF wonder as he
looked at It.
This Is where you've got US beat,
sure" he admitted. Our country
places are like gewgaw palaces COM
pared to this. Makes me kind of
sorry" he went on regretfully, that
didn't bring Lenora along"
The professor shook his head.
You were very wise" he said. MY
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-19

some entries concerning which I was
interested II contains a history OF
the Hamblin estate since the days Of
Cromwell. and here in the back. you
see, is a list OF our farmers bailirs
and domestic servants. There vas =
Craig who was tenant OF the first
Lord Ashleigh and fought with him IL
the Cromwellian wars as a trooper
and since those days. so far as ! can
see, there has never been time when
there hasn't been q Craig in the sery.
ice Of our family. A fine race they
seem 10 have been. until"
Until ~henT Quest demanded.
The look Of trouble had once more
clouded the professors face. He
shrugged his shoulders slightly.
Until Craig's father" he admitted.
i am afraid l must admit that We
come upon a bad piece OF family his
tory here Silas Craig entered the
service Of my father in 1858. as under
gamekeeper Here We come upon the
first black mark against the name.
He appears to have lived reputably
for some years. and then. after a quar-
rel with a neighbor about some trivial
matter. he deliberately murdered him.
a crime for which he was tried and
executed In 1867 John Craig his only
son, entered our service in 1880, and,
when ! left England accompanied me
as my valet"
There was moments silence
"Lenora and are sailing tomor.
row." Quest said. We are taking
over the necessary warrants and shall
bring Craig back here for trial"
The professor smoked thoughtfully
for some moments. Then he rose de-
liberately TO his feet. He had come
to decision. He announced it calm
ly, but irreyocably.
Il shall come with you" he an
nounced. Il shall be glad to visit
England. but apart from that | feel It
to be my duty. l owe It to Craig to
see that he has a fair chance, and |
owe 1t to the law to see that he pays
the penalty, II. indeed, he is guilty OF
these crimes. Is Miss Laura accom-.
panying you. too"
Quest shook his head.
From what the surgeons tell US.
he said, 1T will be some weeks before
she Is able to travel At the same
time, must tell you that | am glad Of
your decision, professor"
1T is my duty" the latter declared
Il cannot rest in this state OF uncer
tainty. II Craig Is lost to me, the
sooner l face the fact the better Al
the same time | will be frank with
you. Notwithstanding all the accumu
lated pile OF evidence | feel in my
heart the urgent necessity of seeing
him face to face, OF holding him by
the shoulders and asking him whether
these things are true. We have faced
death together. Craig and I. We have
done more than that-we have court
ed 1t. There is nothing about him
can accept from hearsay. shall gC
with you to England. Mr.. Quest"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-19

Sanford Quest. master crininologist OF
the world finds that In bringing to Jus
ice Aaccougal. the murderer OF Lord
Ashleigh's daughter. he has but just De
gun life-and-death struggle with g
mysterious master criminal In a hidden
hut In Professor Ashleigh's garden he has
seen an anthropoid ape skeleton and z
living innuman creature. half monkey
half man. destroyed By IRE. In his rooms
have appeared from nowhere black boxes
one containing diamonds torn from
lovely throat BY pair Of arnlless. threat
vning hands. both with sarcastic threat
Aniny notes. signed by the inscretabls
hAnds- His valet. Ross Brown and q
caller, Miss Quigg. are murdered In his
rooms. Laura and L~nora. his assistants
suspect Craig the professors valet. Le-
nora. abducted b. the threatening hands
Il rescued. Quest traps Craig. loses him.
traps him again in the house where L.
nora was Imprisoned. and loses him yet
again after thrilling chase The black
boxes continue TO APPEAR In uncsnny
fashion with their notes ~ Sarcasm. warn
ing and suggestions OF clues. all signed
b. the inhumsn. arnle=s hands
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-19
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The Prescott daily news., 1915-10-27

nance, and Eleuthrios Venizelos, form CT premier and leader of the majority party. The debate was on the sub Ject of Turkish property in Macedonia which were confiscated after the Bal kan war. Heated remarks were ex- changed and there were constant inter ruptions from the government side.
 M. Venizelos .tartly reminded the government that it's control of the chamber depended entirely on the ve- toes of his party. The chamber was thrown into confusion and the sitting was suspended.
 The cabinet assembled hastily, and as result of it's consultation M. Dragoumis made conciliatory explan- ations which affected a settlement of the dispute.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-10-27

fully forty per cent of those now on the rolls are imposters. This con- mittee as instructed to act with a similar committee to be appointed by the Sons of Confederate Veterans. which committee will also act during the legislative session.
 The Veterans will be entertained with luncheon by the Sons of Confed- crate Veterans on Wednesday at noon. They were the guests of the Sons at a theater party Tusday night.
 The Sons of Confederate Veterans spent the entire day discussing plans for the organization of camps in all counties of the state, and taking to the Birmingham reunion the largest representation of any state of the Con- federacy.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-10-27
PROFITABLE FARM
 ING DIVERS!FICATI0N
 CAMPAiN FOR WINTER
Dean J. E. Miller, of the Univer- sity of Arkansas, will Enter Winter Campaign Nov. L. Nevada County Included.

The profitable farming and crop di- versitication movement is to be con- tinued, and with it is to be inaugu- rated a practical movement for better facilities. The Railroads, the Agricultural Extension Depart ment of the University of Arkansas, and the Memphis Bureau of Farm Development are the factors back of the movement for 1916. The Mem phis Bureau is directing the work in 83 counties within a radius of 15O miles of that city.
 Dean J. E. Miller of the University will enter upon a winter campaign Nov. 1, including the counties of Franklin, Logan, Yell, Saline, Hot Spring, Clark, Nevada, Hampstead, Little River, Sevier, Lafayette, Col Lonoke, Jefferson, Lincoln, Desha, Chicot, Ashley, Bradley and Ouachita counties.
 The slogans that have been adopted for this campaign are:
 Keep Out of Debt"
 "More Cotton from Fewer Acres"
 Cash Every Week and Cotton Mon ey in the Bank"
 All authorities who have made an investigation of the subject, or is in. a position to know, declare that the Arkansas farmer is in better condi- tion this winter than he has been in many years, as a result of the educa- tional campaigns that have been car ried on heretofore.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-10-27

from the National rifle shoot at Jack sonville, Fla, has announced that he will be a candidate for the State Sen ate from the counties of Bradley and Union.
 Senator John L. Carter, of Eudora, who is in the city this week, announces that he will not be a candidate for President of the Senate, having pledg ed his support to another.
 Representative Louis Josephs of Miller county, attending the Odd Eel lows convention, says that he has not decided whether he will make the race for reelection but should he return he would not again be an active candi- date for the speakership.
 State Senator B. H. Greenhouse of Wheeler, representing Washington county, has announced for reelection from the Fourth District.
 Senator Tom Toler of Grant county, attending the Grand Lodge, l. o. O. F. will not be a candidate for reelection. Former Prosecuting Attorney J. s. Utley, of Saline county, has announced to succeed him.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-10-27
A Clogged System Needs Attention.

Are you bilious, dizzy and istless? ? Dr. Kings New Life Pills taken at once seizes upon constipation and starts the bowls moving naturally and easily. Moreover it acts without criping. Neglect of a clogged sys- tenn often leads to most serious com nlications. Poisonous matters and a body poorly functioning need imme- diate attention. If you wish to wake mn tomorrow morning happy in mind and entirely satisfied, start your treatment tonight. 25c a bottle.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-10-27
.lpKANSAS CONfED- fpATE CONVENTION
 CLOSES THIS EVENING
,onathan Kellogg Elected Otl', ~.n mander, Succeeding Gen.
 ,R Gibbons, of Bauxite-En-
 J. ,.rse Hot Springs for Reunion

,;.+,o Rock, Oct. 27.-With the de- ,',tiou n of the Confederate Boulevard ssaS q '.a,srlv Sweet Home Pike, the an- v.,I l.'l Arkansas Confederate State r'sr.otion ,'", will come to a close Wed Vv ss.d.v afternoon. Gen. 5. W. Green .'I 'sIittle Rock will preside over the ', 'a,smonies. u Mayor Charles E. Fay N. @ If Little Rock will present the s.,ton of the thoroughfare which ], s', within the limits of the city, to the Veterans. County Judge Joe Asher ,il1 dedicate that portion which is mt,ide the city to the former soldiers. csr Thomas Green of Pine Bluff will ,,,pive the boluevard for the Veterans ,nd W. N. Brandon, Commander in Thief of the Sons will act for that .,,anization. The Veterans will be Taken to the dedication in automobiles ,Her which they will visit the Con- |aderate Home and the Confederate |smetery.
 Gen. Jonathan Kellogg was elected |rmmander of the Arkansas veterans, succeeding Gen. J. k. Gibbons of
  |Buxite. Gen. J. M. Stewart of Little Rock was also a candidate. The ap- |wntment of a commander for the |Fnt Brigade was lert to the new |Coumander but Thomas Green of |Rne Bluff was elected commander of |ae Second; Carroll Armstrong of |Narlton, commander of the Third; land D. N. Cloud of Benton, command ! eof the Fourth.
 The convention Tuesday afternoon ' Mopted a resolution endorsing Hot Springs as the city to entertain the National Confederate Reunion in 1917 | f that city decides to enter into the contest. The Sons of Confederate Veterans, also in state convention dur ling the day, adopted a similar resolu- l |ton
 The Veterans discussed at length the abuse of the pension system in Arkansas, and a committee consisting |d D M Cloud, Benton; J. J. Tarlton, Benton; G. W. Bruce. Conway; B. w. R. Greene, Little Rock; and Thomas Green' Pine Bluff were appointed as a 'nmlttee to draft am entirely new law when will provide for the appointment ora state pension supervisor, who will navel over the state securing evi- aence to convict those who periure oenSelyes in order to get upon the
 Nson rolls. It was estimated by
 speakers on this question, that