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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-09

searched the detectives pockets and
secured the revolver. The result Of
all this was that the two bogus de-
tectives soon found themselves in
charge Of two policemen. and they
were marched on to the station.
Your advent was most providential.
Mr.. Norton" said Jones in his usual
colorless tones.
Il rather believe 90. Why don't
you pack up and clear out for while?"
Il am stronger in this house than
elsewhere" answered the butler enig-
matically.
"well. you know beat" said the re-
porter.
The princess was breathing rapidly.
No, on second thought she had no
wish to throw her arms about the re.
porter's neck and kiss him.
(To BE CoNTINUED)
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-09

turbed as he had never before been
disturbed.
Nov, Mr.. Norton said Jones
gloomily, will you be so kind as to
follow me?"
Norton was led to Jones' bedroom.
The butler-valet closed the door and
drew the window shade. Always seek
ing shadows. This did not impress the
reporter at the time; he had NO other
thought but the story. Jones then
sat down beside the reporter and
talked in an undertone. When he
had done he took Norton by the elbow
and gently but forcibly led him down
to the front door and ushered him
forth Norton jumped into his taxicab
and returned to his rooms. which
were at the top Of the huge apart
ment hotel. He Immediately called up
his managing editor.
Hello! This Is Norton. Put Griffin
on the Hargreave yarn. I'm OF on
another deal"
But Hargreave was friend OF
yours" protested the managing ed
itor.
II know it. But you know me well
enough, Mr.. Blair. l should not ask
the transfer II 1t was not vitality i'm
portant.
20, very we'll"
1--WE sha'n't be scooped."
.If you can promise that. don't
care who works on the job. Will you
be in the Office tonightT
IF nothing prevents me-"
well, good-by."
Norton filed his pipe, drew his
chair to the window. and stared at
the great liner going down to sea.
Lord. Lordi" he murmured. Then
lie smiled and chuckled. Some bright
morning he would have all New York
by the ears, the police running round
in circles, and the chiefs of the rival
sheets tearing their hair. What q
story! Four columns on the firsl page.
and two whole pages Sunday. (. !.
And all of a sudden he ceased to
smile and chuckle.
In the living room of the Princess
Olga Perigoff's apartment the mistress
lay reading on the divan. There was
no cigarette between her well shaped
lips. for she was not the accepted type
Of adventures. In fact, she was not
an adventures; she was really the
Princess Perigoff. Her maiden name
had been Olga Pushkin: but more Of
that later.
When Braine came in he found her
dreaming with half closed eyes. He
flourished an evening Newspaper.
"Olga, even the best Of us make
mistakes. Here. Just glance over
| this"
The Russian accepted the newspa-
per and read the heading indicated:
l"Aeronaut plcksd up far out at sea.
| Slips ashore from tramp steamer. Had
fvs thousand n cash in his pockets"
~Hargreave escaped"
sNot necessarily" she replied. IF
| It was Hargreave he would have, had
more than FIVE thousand Ii hs peck
ets. Ny friend. believe Il an at
tempt to fool you; or It Il another
man entirely" She clicked her teeth
with The totb Of her polished nails.
There lrs two young women IN
the house. Whist the deuce can that
| meanf- 800
"Two young women? OF then ~
| erythins'e - simple as daylight. Kat
| rinA Pushhin. my cousin, had q child
~Childf Hargreave had 3 childi
What DO you mean BY keeDlng thiz
49,. 49, n
sIt ~ useless I'll this moment. He
probably sent for her yesterdays but
n ~ e4ort to escape had to turn hef
evor ~ hls bntler. We shnll sepn
leoFh vhtehsr Hefgreavs - leod o.
siltss W "a - ~ child y bring
the anger wsht out Of his eyes.
You're . wonder, Olga"
| nut you shos>d have gone with
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-09
Traits Of British Troops.

When discussing the peninsular
campaign with John Wilson Croker
wellington told him that ''the national
character OF the three kingdoms was
strongly marked in my army. found
the English regiments always in the
best humor when we were we'll sup
piled with beef: the Irish when we
were in the wine countries, and the
Scotch when the dollars for pay came
up. This looks like an epigram, but I
assure you It was . fact. and quite
perceptible. But We managed to
reconcile all their tempers. and r.
venture to, say that in our later cam
paigns. and especially whom We
crossed the Pyrenees. there never was
an army in the world in better spirits,
better order or better Discipline.
Evening star., 1915-05-04
FRENCH SHE'LL ALTKIRCH,
STRONGHOLD IN ALSACE

RAsEL. Switzerland, May 4. via Paris
4:8o p.m.-The fortincations OF All
kirch, in upper Alsace, were heavily
bombarded by French artillery last
Saturday.
Sunday the French cannon continued
nr,np in the direction of Cernay. The
.s,1t of this activity has not yet been
made known.
LONDON, May 4.-German on1cial ad-
vices concerning operations ON the
western front confirm the French and
British reports Of attacks by the in
vaders on st. Julien, but nothing is
said about the assertion of the allies
that hill so is again the object OF the
German offensive.
Evening star., 1915-05-04
JOHN B. PATTERSON DIES;
LONG CAPITAL RESIDENT
Many Years Connected With Gov
ernment Departures and Busi-
ness nj Capital.

John Bartlett Patterson, a resident of
Washington for more than half a cen
tury and brother Of the late Senator
Willis Patterson of New Hampshire
died yesterday at his residence, 4S2 K
street northwest. He was seventy-nine
years old. and had been Ill since last
December. death being the result of
stomach trouble
Funeral services. which are to be
strictly private. are to be held Thurs
day. with interment in Oak Hill ceme-
terry. Mr.. Patterson was the father OF
Nan Patterson. who several years age
inquired in the shooting of man in
New York, and was subsequently re-
leased. She later married Sumner
Prescott.
For many years Mr. Patterson was
connected with the Treasury. being
supervisor of the architect department.
lie was also connected with the War
department and at the close of the
civil war was instrumental in settling
many claims held by the soldiers TAX
ing part in it,
Evening star., 1915-05-04
FIFTH CAVALRY DEFEATS
WASHINGTON POLO TEAM
Final Score in Fast Open Play Game
Was 7 to 3-4, at Poto-
mac Park.

In a game marked by fast. open play
the team representing the 5th Cavalry
from Fort Myer defeated the Washing
ton Polo Club on the Potomac Park
Field yesterday afternoon. The flnal
score stood to TX in favor of the
visiting aggregation.
In a brush in the fourth period Capt
Forsyth incurred an injury to his left
eve from q mallet. Summary:
washington-Kent Legare, No. /
Lieut.. Simpson, No. 2; Hugh Legare
No. 3: Col Charles Treat. No. 4.
Fifth Cavalry-Lieut. Phil. Sheridan
No. /: Lieut.. John Milliken. No. 2; Capt
FORSYTH, No 8; Lieut.. Groninger, No.
Lieut.. l.. G. Heffernan. substitute.
Goals-Lieut. Milliken. 3; Lieut.. Sher.
idan, 3; Catp. Forsyth, l; Kent Legare
/; Col. Treat, /. Safety, Kent Legare
Evening star., 1915-05-04
How U. S. Shipping
Suffers Through War

United States ships that have
been sunk or attacked during the
progress of the European war
are:
Sailing ship William P. Frye.
dynamited and sunk January %
by German converted cruiser
Prince Eitel Friedrich in the
south Atlantic Crew taken pris-
oners. but later released.
Steamship Evelyn. sunk by
mine in North sea February 21.
Thirteen of crew lost.
Steamship Carib. sunk by mine
in North sea February %. Loss
unknown.
Tank steamship Cushing, at
tackled and damaged by German
aeroplanes in North sea April 28.
Tank steamship Gulf1ight. tor
pedoed May l by German sub
marine off Scilly Islands. Three
dead. Vessel beached.
Evening star., 1915-05-04

tario place. which she rented The po-
lice found n number of persons in the
house, who. ii was shown. had bought
beer. played cards and otherwise mis-
conducted themselves.
Bail for the accused was Increased
by Chief Justice Covinetou to $4,000.
which was given. and the defendant
was released 30 await sentence.
Assistant United states ATTORNEY
Hawken conducted the prosecution.
Attorneys Hayden Johnson and Robert
L. Miller appeared for the defendant
Evening star., 1915-05-04

the part of the German submarine
commanders to attack American YES
sells the experience Of the Gulhighf
must be regarded as an accident
though one for which ample repara-
tion would be demanded.
President Wilson. on his return from
Williamstown. Mass, communicated
with Secretary Bryan and State De
partment officials. who Immediately
began an investigation Of the law per-
tanning to the case. Their unanimous
opinion was that from the reports thus
far received there was no excuse foi
the attack on the vessel, for even II
she could be accused Of carrying CON
traband the ship should have beer
visited and searched and her crew
transferred to a place of safety before
the cargo could be confscated.
Evening star., 1915-05-04
Retired Eight Years Ago.

Later In life he became interested in
the real estate and insurance business.
but retired about eight years ago. be-
cause of the i'll health of his wife.
Mrs. Patterson died about a little more
than one year ago. Mr.. Patterson had
reached high degree in Masonry and
also belonged to the knights Templar.
He was born in Lowell. Mass. COM
one years old. He leaves one brother,
Charles H. Patterson, a New York
banker; two sons, Charles H. Patter-
son and Walter B. Patterson. by for
mer wife; several daughters, Mrs.
William J.. Milburn. Mrs f. J. Taylor
and Mrs. Harriet p. Lowell. all of This
city; Mrs. Prescott of Seattle. Wash,
and Mrs. J. Morgan Smith of San Fran
cisco, whose husband is nephew of
the late Pierpont Morgan.
Evening star., 1915-05-04

the Hungarians advanced Sunday on
the southern wing. They stormed at
the first attempt the Russian positions
along a front of more than forty kiio-
meters (twenty-four miles> stretching
from the Biala river. through Gorllce.
far into the Carpathian mountains,
.sTheir assault was so fierce that the
Russian line broke Immediately. Many
thousands of prisoners were taken, as
well as an inestimable quantity OF
equipment. supplies, cannon ana ma
chine guns.
"At the same time on the northern
wing another successful advance was
carried out" the Vienese correspondent
continues. AT this point Austrian ana
Hunearian troops crossed the Dunajec
in spite of terrific opposition. stormed
the Russian positions and took over
1000 prisoners.
"Other brilliant successes we're re-
ported from the Carpathfans
Evening star., 1915-05-04
BRITISH SHIP T0RPEDOED.
Two Firemen Killed When Subma.
rine Attacks Steamer Minterne.

LONDON, May 4. 1888 pm.-The Brit
ish steamer Minterne. from Cardin for
the River Plate, with 5000 tons of coal,
was torpedoed off the Scilly Islands
Monday. Two firemen were killed and
tho second engineer was injured: The
the crew have been landed at Penzance.
The striking of the torpedo was the
first intimation that a submarine was
In the neighborhood. The force Of the
the aperture made in the ships deck
and saved his life. The crew took to
their boats and finally were rescued by
fishing vessels.
and was 33O feet long. She was built In
1903 and owned in London.
Evening star., 1915-05-04
ONE BOMB HIT CUSHING.
Pilot of American Steamer Says Ex'
plosion Injured No One.

LONDON, May "A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Deal says that George
Sinclair, pilot of tho American steamer
Cushing. which Is said to have been
attacked several days ago in the North
sea by a German airship. states that
one Of the German bombs struck the
stern rail of the Gushing and scattered
metal over her deck. The explosion.
the pilot added, injured no one.
Evening star., 1915-05-04
MARGARET STOUT CONVICTED.
Accused of Operating Disorderly
House-Released on $4,000 Bail.

Margaret Stout was convicted today
by a jury in Criminal Division of the
District Supreme Court of keeping a
disorderly house. No testimony was
offered by the defense.
The defendant was arrested last
month in a raid on premises 1919 On
Evening star., 1915-05-04
Maj. R. S. Lacey Critically Ill.

Maj. r. s. Lacey member of the Dis
trict bar and one of the oldest mem
bers of B. B. French Lodge of Masons,
is reported to be critically i'll at his
home, Broadview. near Ballston, Va.
Maj. Lacey is prominent in G. A. r.
circles in Washington.
Evening star., 1915-05-04
Balance of Trade for U. S, Grows.

Secretary Redf1eld reported to Presi-
dent Wilson at todays cabinet meet
ing that for last week the favora BILE
balance of trade for the United States
was $23,323,204, the largest for the last
five weeks
Evening star., 1915-05-04
Fire in Congressman's Home.

Engine company No. IL went to the
home of Representative William Fl.
Murray of Oklahoma, 1854 Monroe
street northwest. this morning and ex-
tinguished a fire in a closet. The fire
was of unknown origin. the police re-
ported. The damage amounted to 5000.
Evening star., 1915-05-04
1000 Ribbon Badges for Boomers
Kronprinz Goes to Internment.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. May 4.-The
German auxiliary cruiser Kronprinz
Wilhelm left this morning for the
Portsmouth navy yard. there to be in
tsS4ed until the war In Europe ends.
Evening star., 1915-05-04
.BARNES::AND PLATT
WROTE ON PRINTING
Publisher Complained to Sen
ator About Threatened
Loss of Patronage.
COL. ROOSEVELT SHOWS
CONTRACTS ASSIGNED
Libel Suit Defendant Expects to Tes-
tify Again mo Malace in
Any Articles"

SYRACUSE, N. Y, May 4.-The pros
pect of seeing both Theodore Roosevelt
and William Barnes upon the witness
stand drew another large crowd to the
courthouse today. when the hearing
was resumed Of Mr.. Barnes fifty-thou-
sand dollar -libel-suit. Mr.. Roosevelt is
to testify that there was no malice in
his criticisms Of Mr.. Barnes not men
toned in the pleadings.
Edward T. Platt. sop OF the late
United States Senator Platt. was ready
today to produce twelve of fourteen
letters selected from a large number
brought here in answer to a subpoena
Roosevelt. These letters showed that
Mr.. Barnes consulted with Senator
Platt about the printing patronage"
and its threatened loss.
Franklin D. Roosevelt former state
senator, and now assistant secretary of
the navy, arrived here today in answer
to a summons from the Roosevelt coun-
sell
Printing Contracts Up Again.
State printing contracts were again
taken up when the court session
opened. F. c. Foster. secretary of the
staNe printing board, was questioned
about the records of the printing board
for 1909. These apparently showed that
Oliver A. QuayIe of Albany. the lowest
bidder for a legislative printing order
was awarded the contract.
The witness said he knew Mr.. Quayle
had no printing plant The award OF
the contract to Mr. Quayle. signed by
the attorney general. state controller
and secretary Of state, showed that the
board declared Mr. Quayle had tho best
facilities" to complete the contract.
Mr.. Barnes Letters.
Mr.. Platt was next called to the
stand He said from 1890 to 1905 his
father appeared to have received 1874
letters from Mr.. Barnes He then pro-
duced tho letters selected by the Roose-
welt attorneys to be read.
In the first letters he complained
about a dispatch which he said he had
received from Lemuel E. Quigg. who
was backing John A. Mccarthy. who
was bidding for printing in Albany.
In his reply. Senator Platt said he
had talked to Mr.. Quigg about state
printing contract and that he sincere
ly thought that 1t could be adjusted
without going into the courts.
In reply Mr.. Barnes spoke Of taking
q contract off the hands of a Mr.. Dady
at the price agreed upon. He wrote
he didn't want another printing estab-
lishment in Albany.
Mr. Barnes wrote he was inclined to be
testy about the printing contract under
discussion. as since 1893, when the repub-
lican party was restored to power. some
friend had ruled against him In the mat
ter Of awarding contracts
The next three letters were dated in
1894 and were from the plaintiff to Sena-
tor Plat. Mr.. Barnes wrote about print
ing. Mr.. Barnes said he did not believe
he would get the work. Mr.. Barnes wrote
that he had the word Of the state treas
urer he named that the Journal would be
named as the state paper
The next letter said: "Mr. Baxter wants
to deprive me of a legitimate piece of
patronage because I supported Mr.. Nor
ton for governor
Evening star., 1915-05-04
Federation's 21st Yearly
Gathering Welcomed to Tenn
pie by Rabbi Simon.
MRS. ELLIS LOGAN TELLS
OF THRIVING CONDITIONS
Activities of the Body Are Set Forth
in Annual Report-Mrs.
Kent Is Cheered.

Women's clubs must insist on their
right to represent a healthy community y
consciousness, and to stand for peace.
love and Joy throughout the world,
declared Rev. Dr. Abram Simon, well
coming the twenty first annual meet
ing of the District of Columbia FEEDER
alton of Women's Club. which opened
Its two day session in the vestry of the
Eighth Street Temple this morning.
DR.. Simon welcomed the members of
the federation as perpetual tenants
Of the temple. and spoke humorously
Of the twenty-f1rst annual meeting as
the federatior's coming of age" re-
minding the women, however. since
their federation is composed of wom-
ems clubs. that 1t really became of age
three years ago.
Today's session, given over to the
reading of reports of standing COM
mittees and of the thirty-one federated
clubs of the District. was harmonious
In the extreme. following a high trib-
ute paid by DIR. Simon to Mrs Ellis
Logan. who has been president of the
federation for the past two years
Greetings from Miss Frances Graham
French. Mrs. Hannah B. Sperry and
Mrs. Carrie E. Kent, past presidents OF
the federation, proved a feature of to-
day's session.
Evening star., 1915-05-04
President Wilson Hopeful.

President Wilson today expressed
the hope that the Japanese Chinese
situation would in a short time Clarity
itself. He had heard no word of any
ultimatum by Japan to China as Der
sistently reported from Toxic. and was
not inclined to credit 1t, pointing out
that from time to time since the par
leys began there had been similar in :
tlruations.
Reports that China had appealed to
the United States for moral assistance
in the negotiations with Japan the
President declared to be untrue. AL
though unable at this time to reveal
the attitude of the United Statea
toward far eastern affairs, the J'resi-
dent thought the situation was i'm
proving, in the sense that the position
Of the various countries concerned
| were tending to become clearer than
! 1t had been.
Evening star., 1915-05-04
Keeping United States Advised.

Both American Minister Reinsch, at
Peking. and Post Wheeler, charge
d anaires at Toxic, are keeping the
United States government advised of
the situation in the two capitals and
officials here thought that If any ulti-
matum was really to be sent some
word of it would have reached them.
On the whole. the disposition in
official quarters is to believe that the
negotiations will not cause a crisis,
but that through mutual concessions
and compromises way will be found
with no complications with outside
powers.
Evening star., 1915-05-04
RAILWAY ACCUSED
Of USING GUNMEN

Continued from First Pasen
Evening star., 1915-05-04
1Oc and 121zc Z9f.
S6-inch-wide OTC
Percales -.

Fast-colored Perc aies.
full yard wide. Splendid
body, in an immense and
varied range of stripes,
checks and neat figured eff
ferts. Either light or dark
grounds. A wonderful saI-
ing opportunity for making
bungalow aprons. waists.
dresses, mems shirts, etc
ti3r.
Evening star., 1915-05-04
Piece Goods Whispering of Summer

Magnificent finished.
rich, lustrous sheen
perfect weight silk
Poplins, in a wonder
ful array Of rich and
beautiful shades. Per-
feet weight for grace
full effects. Also &c.
iuch-wide Pure SILK
Mes a ! ines. Every
shade. including black.
Etl.
Evening star., 1915-05-04

1t was pointed out that until there
is proof Of any deliberate intention Oh
Evening star., 1915-05-04

Wilson today continued to reserve his
judgment on the course the United
States should pursue.
The President said he expected full
report from Consul Stephens at Ply
mouth. England, as we'll as from AM
bassador Gerard at Berlin.
Owners of the wrecked vessel for
warded kilograms to the State Depart
ment giving practically the same In
formation as was contained in Consul
SINNERS dispatch. Their information
came from q different source, and they
added that the company had no knowl-
edge that the Gulflight's cargo of gaso-
line was for other than private con-
sumption.
Evening star., 1915-05-04


The witness read a number oil am
davitS and statements showing tha'
union employees had been beaten up by
the Pennsylvania police.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-10-23
Y. Nj. c. A. TAKES
PART IN BIG
MASS MEETING

Tho Young Nomcr's Christian
Soclation will Join in heir vesper
service With the Laymen's Mission
airy Movement mass meeting for wo-
men. 20 De held in Woodward ave
Baptist church. from ESQ to :
o'clock. Three speakers of especial
note. are on the program Or. War.
ren VI. Wilson. the Rev. Neal Me
Clanahan. and the Rev. J. K Crow
Their.
For those who may be in the
building from four 10 i've. brief
devotional service is arranged TO
Dr. held informally in the parlors o.
the association Tea will be served
and the regular social hour program
viii ~ held as usual. Miss Alice
La,us viii sing. accompanied by
Mrs Angus Mclean. Al 6;l5 o'clock
The regular drop in" Bible class
viii meet
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-10-23
OLDEST BUSINESS
MEMS CLASS
HAS FINE PROGRAM

The business Mems clast OF First
congregational church has arrang
"a splendid program for its 1915
season This class H. now in its
twenty wear. being the oldes,
organization az its kind in the coun
try. Following is the complete pro
gram
Nct De-, Immediate Tasks" DIT
Huge' oct y. Human Nature and
the Bible" Frof. W. H. Henderson
University ~ Michigan: Oct "a,
Subject announced later. DR.. Ed.
ward Lincoln Smith. New York
CITY. Oct 81. The Good in Human
Life" Prot e. \. Kent; Nov. Z,
The National Council" r. E. b.
CART. Nov. "A. Relation of the Sun
dsy School 20 the Day SCHOOL," DR..
Chss F. Chadsey, superintendent
OF Detroit public schools; Nov. 81,
The Church and the Community.
Rev William j. Jacobs. Boulevard
Congre gational church: Nov. Is,
Progress in Elimination of Tuber.
culosis.' Dr. William p. MoNry ::
Zee. ;. The Present Status OF the
Peace Movement DR.. Huget: Dec.
i. The Public schools aud the
Church" Prof Charles r. Gravn,
President Central Normal School.
NJ Pleasant.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-10-23
BAPTISTS WILL
HOLD BIG RALLY

In connection with the Layuen's
Missionary convention, Bapu-ts OF
Detroit viii hold UNCONVENTIONAL
rally. saturday afternoon IN the
Wooiaari ave Baptist church. The
women iii NEE. With the men.
The great dye-year program adopted
al the last session OF the Northern
Baptls convention viii De discussed
bv UNCONVENTIONAL leaders, juclpd.
Ing ~ Frank W Padolford edu-
Catio1al secretary OF Tie Northern
baptist convention; Dr. JonH NJ
Moore 80 Rotary of he department
OF III. -sionary educatiap Rev r..
VI L4bc. superintendent Of missions
FOR Michigan. Dr Rober, Harper
missionary from Burma; Or.
Thomas J Villars Of the First Pap
list