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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-19
IN OFFICE TWO DAYS.
Governor Zayas at San Domingo Then
Was Assassinafed

vas lAsSaSsInatc0.
New York, March 1S.-The steamer
Iroquois brought to this port today
news of the assassination of Governor
Zayas of San Domingo, and two of
his children at Aqua, a small town
about 55 miles southwest of Santo
Domingo.
Governor Zayas. it was said, went
from Santo Domingo to Azua. as a
passenger aboard the Iroquois TO be
gin his duties as governor of the
province. He was in Office two days
when adherents of a rival political
party shot and killed him and his
two children. Zayas was formerly in
command Of the forces which bonn
barded Azua during the recent upris-
ing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-19
LOVELY GIRLS,

Santa Monica, Cal. March 10
The four sisters of John q Wen
dell, said to be the richest man in
New York, who died here recently,
inherited $60,000,0OO. They have
never ridden in an automobile,
yacht or elevator.
Never used telephone.
Never entered a theater.
Never received callers.
Have not been inside of
church in 20 years.
Nor made n public gift to
charity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-19
That's Sentiment of Delegates
at Methodist Conference.
Interesting Feature From the
Retired Ministers Today.
THIRD DAY OF CONFERENCE
DR.. Frank Lynch, Formerly OF
Topeka. a Speaker Tonight.
Anniversary of Board of Home
Observation-Disclosures.

The answer to roll call by the re-
tired or superannuated ministers was a
feature of the morning session OF the
Kansas conference of the Methodist
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-19
All the KaiSer'S Forces Needed
on Both Fronts
To Prevent Enemy's Advance
Into TeutOnic Territory.
RUSHES BACK AND FORTH
Are Stopped by Increasing
Strength of Allied Armies.
French Battleship Sunk in At
tack on DardanelIeS.

London, March 19.-Apparent fail
ure of Field Marshal Won linden
burg's attempts to reach Warsaw, re-
appearance of Russians over the East
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-19
[ for Kansas

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Partly cloudy and colder tonight:
Saturday fair and not much change in
temperature.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-08-07

CHAPTER XV-Margery takes Girls
void 10 the safety deposit vault and turns
the stolen money over TO him.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-08-07

the law. and ! could arrest you and
take you TO New Orleans on what evil.
dence I've got How about thati-
what?''
There was good lighting blood on
the Farnham side. Notwithstanding the
kindly Doctor Berries peaceful voca'
ton. and the calm gray eyes that met
Broffn's were militantly angry when
the retort came.
III l had a brother. Mr.. Brofin, he
would be able 10 answer you better
than l canl" she famed out. Let me
pass. pleased"
II was not often that Brofin lost his
head or his temper. but both were
gone when he struck back.
"Thatli be all right. tool" he BROKE.
out harshly. blocking the way TO forces
her to listen to him. You think you've
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-08-07

ed He had alr~zuy <orgotten what
she had said about the object OF the
drive-the proving OF the philosophic
charge against hin--and was looking
forward with keenly pleasurable an
ticipatlons to another outing with her.
the second for that day II had come
to this. now: TO admitting frankly the
charm which he was still calling sensu-
Gus, and which. In the moments OF In
sight recurring. as often as they can
be borne TO the imaginative. and
youchsafed now and then even to the
wayfaring. he was still disposed to
characterize az an appeal 70 that
which vas least worthy In him.
Passing easily 10 Miss Farnham the
ideal from Miss Grierson the fiesh-and-
blood reality. he was moved TO won
der mildly why tho fate which had
brought him twice into critically intk
mate relations with her was now deny
Ing him even q chance meeting. For q
week or more he had been going out
daily; sometimes with Miss Grierson
IN the trap. but oftener afoot and
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-08-07
CHAPTER XVI.
converoIno Roads.

Matthew Broffin had been two weeks
and half OF third an unobtrusive spy
upon the collective activities or the
Wahaskan social group which includ-
ed the Farnhams before he decided
that nothing could be gained by fur
Their delay.
Having his own private superstition
about Friday. Broffin chose n Wednes-
day afternoon for his call at the house
on the lake front. II was a resplen-
dent day of the early summer, which.
in the Minnesota ATTITUDES, springs.
Minervalike. full grown from the nod
ding head OF the wintry Jove OF the
North. In the doctors front yard the
grass was vividly green. gladIoli and
jonqGfls bordered the path with a
bravery OF color. and the buds OF the
clambering rose on the porch trellis
were swelling to burst their calyxes.
Broffin turned In from the sidewalk
and closed the gate noiselessly behind
him. While he had been three doors
away In the lake-fronting street.
small pocket binocular had assured
him that the young woman ne was
going to call upon was sitting In a
porch rocker behind the clambering
rose. reading book.
She had risen TO meet him by the
time he mad mounted the steps. and
he knew that her first glance was sp-
praisive. He had confidently counted
upon being mistaken for a strange pnr
tient In search OF the doctor. and he
Was not disappointed.
You are looking for Doctor Farm
ham7" she began. "He IL At his Of
nco--20l Main street
Brofin was digging In his pocket
for a card.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-08-07
CHAPTER XIV.
In the BuroIarProof.


A week and a day after the opening
OF new vistas at Miss Grierson's "eve-
ming" Griswold Raymer's interces-
sion with the Widow Holcomb having
paved the way--took a favorable OPP
portunity OF announcing his intention
OF leaving Mereslde. II figured as a
grateful disappointment 10 him-one
OF the many she was constantly giving
him--that Margery placed no obstacles
IN the way OF the intention. On the
contrary, she approved the plan.
Il know how you feel" she said,
nodding complete comprehension.
"You want 10 have a place that you
can call your own; place where you
can 20 and come as you please and
settle down TO work. You are going
10 work. aren't you?-on the book. l
meant"
Griswoid replaced in its proper
niche the volume he had been reading.
II was Adam Smiths Wealth OF Ma
tions," and he had been wondering by
what ironical chance II had found a
place in the bankers library.
"Yes; that is what ! mean to do"
he returned. But IL will have to be
done i'm such scraps and parings OF
time as can save from some bread
and.butter occupation. One must eat
TO live. you know"
She was sitting on the arm OF one
Of the big library lounging-chairs and
boxing up at him with a smile that
was suspiciously innocent and child
like.
"You mean that you win have to
work for your llving7" she asked.
Exactly"
What were you thinking OF doing?"
n don't know" he confessed.
Again he surprised the lurking
smile In the velvety eyes. but this time
II was half-mIschievous.
I'VE have a college here In Wahas
Ma, and you might get place on the
faculty." she suggested; adding: IA
an instructor In philosophy. for exam
ple.r
philosophy that is the one thing
IN the world that know least about
~oh, but do mean II, honestly" she
averred. "You are philosopher
really and truly. and ! can prove II
DO you feel equal 10 another little
drive downtownf"
being q philosopher. I ought to b
equal 10 anything" he psstulated: and
ne went upstairs to get a street coat
and his hat.
She had disappeared when he came
down again, and he went out 10 sit on
the sun.warmcd veranda whilo be wait
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-08-07

CHAPTER TX - Margery Grierson
daughter OF Jasper Grierson. the financia
magnate OF Wahaska, starts a campaign
for social recognition by the 'old fami
Hes" OF the town.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-08-07

don't know what made you write
this letter. in the first place." he said
taking the well-thumbed paper from
his coat pocket: but know well
enough now why you didn't sign H.
and why you didn't put the mans real
name In IT, You--you and him--hxed
1t up between you so that you could
say to yourself afterwards what you've
just said to me-that you'd done your
duty. But you haven't finished doin'
you duty yet. The law says
Il know very well that the law
says" was her battling rejolnder: Il
have taken the trouble TO find out
since came home. am not hiding
your criminal"
Broffin was trying to gain a little
ease by fitting his chair. But the house
wall was too close behind him.
People will say that you are helpin'
to hide him as long as you won't tell
his real name-whatf" he grated
"You still think could tell you
that. II I chose7' she said. wilIfully
misleading him. or at least allowing
him 10 mislead himself.
Il don't think anything about It'll
know You'd met him somewhere b
fore that day In the bank--before you
knew he was goin' to turn gentleman
holdup. That's why you don't want u
give up his real name"
She had risen, and in self-defenss
Brofnn had TO srope on the floor fo'
his hat and stand up too.
wait a minute. I'm an of1cer Of
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-08-07
LfI1ssfrofSons b.
c. RHODES
.(copyri,

CHAPTER I-Kenneth Griswold. an UNI
successful writer because OF socialieuc
tendencies. sups with his friend Balm
bridge at Chaudiere's restaurant In New
Orleans and declares that n necessary he
viii steal 10 keep from starving.
CHAPTER II-Griswoid holds up An
drew Galbraith. president OF the Bayou
state Security In his private ONCE and
escapes with 100000 In cash.
CHAPTER III-Ry original methods
Griswold escapes the hue and cry and
goes aboard the Belle Julie as a deck
hand. He Unexpectedly confronts Char
lotto Farnham OF Wahaska. Mimi. who
had seen him cash Galbraiths check In
the bank
CHAPTER Iv--charlotte recognizes
Griswold. but decides TO write 10 Gal
eraith rather than denounce tho robber
70 tho captain and so incur unpleasant
notoriety.
CHAPTER V-chariotte sees the brutal
mate rescued from drowning by Griswold
and delays sending her letter 20 CAL
braith.
CHAPTER VI-Charlotte talks 20 Girls
void and by his advice sends her letter
OK betrayal TO Gaibraith anonymously
CHAPTER vII-Grlswold is arrested on
mo arrival OF the boat at st. Louis but
escapes from his captors.
CHAPTER VIII-Griswold decides on
Wahaska. MINI, as n hiding place, and
after QUILTING himself properly, takes
mo train.
CHAPTER TX - Margery Grierson.
daughter OF Jasper Grierson. the financial
magnate OF Wahaska, starts a campaign
for social recognition by the "old fami-
lies" OF the town.
CHAPTER x-Griswold falls iil on the
sleeper and ig cared for and taken 20 her
home In Wahaska by Margery, who finds
the stolen money IN his suitcase. Brof-
nm. detective. takes the trail.
CHAPTER xI-Margery asks her ia
ther 20 get Edward Raymer into financial
not water and then help him ont OF II
CHAPTER xII-Grlswold fecovers TO
md the stolen money gone.
---------
CHAPTER xIII-Griswold meets Mar
gery's social circle and forms friend
ship with Raymer, the iron manufac-
turer.
CHAPTER xIv-Brofin comes 20 Wa
haska In search OF the woman who wrote
the anonymous letter 90 Galbraith.
CHAPTER Xv-Margery takes Girls
void 10 the safety deposit vault and turns
The stolen money over TO him.
CHS sick man pointed out 10 him as
Miss Grierson's companion In the high
trap. But Broffin was sufficiently hui
man 10 see only very beautiful young
woman sitting correctly erect on the
slanting drivingseat To be sure. he
saw a man. as one sees a vanishing fig
IRE In kaleidoscope. But there was
nothing in the clean-shayen face OF the
gaunt. and as yet rather haggard. con-
valescent TO evoke the faintest thrill
Of interest--or of memory.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-08-07

II know well enough where your
fathers Office Is. but you are the one
| wanted to see.~ he said; and he
gave her the round-cornered card with
its blazonment OF his name and en-
ployment
he was watching her narrowly when
she read the name and its underline.
and the quick indrawing OF the breath
and the little shudder that went with
II were not thrown away upon him.
But the other signs; the pressing OF
the even teeth upon the lower lip and
the coming and going OF three straight
lines between the half-closed eyes
were not so favorable.
"Wili you come into the house.
Mr." she had to look at the card
again to get the name-'Mr. Brofinr
she asked.
Thank you. miss: it's plenty good
enough out here for me IL II il for
YOU, he returned. beginning to fear
that the common civilities we're CIV
ing her time to get behind her de-
lenses.
Il guess we can take IL for granted
that you know what l want. Miss
Farnham." he began abruptly. when
he had shifted his chair TO face her
rocker. Something like three months
ago. or thereabouts. you went into a
bank In New Orleans to get a draft
cashed. While you we're at the pay
ing tellers' window robbery was
committed, and you saw II done and
saw the man that did IL. I've come
TO get you TO tell me the mans
name"
Il have told IL once, in a letter to
Mr. Galbraith."
Broffin nodded. Yes; in letter
that you didn't sign. I've come all
the way from New Orleans to get
you to tell me his real name. Miss
Farnham."
why do you think | can tell your"
was the undisturbed query.
"A lot OF little things" said the de.
tective, who was slowly coming TO his
own In the matter of self-assurance.
I'm the first place. he spoke to you
in the bank, and you answered him
Isn't that SOP"
She nodded again. you know SC
much. II is surprising that you don't
know it all. Mr.. Broffin," she com
mented. with gentle sarcasm.
THE one thing don't know is Che
thing you're goin' to tell me-his real
name" he insisted. That's what I've
come here for"
In spite of her inexperience. which
In Mr.. Broffin's field. was no less than
total. Charlotte Farnham had imagi
nation. and with Il womanly zest foI
the matching OF wits with a mar
whose chief occupation was the meas
uring of his own wit against the subtle
cleverness OF criminals. Therefore she
accepted the challenge. ~ +,
II did my whole duty at the time
Mr.. Broffin." she demurred. with I
touch OF coldness In her voice. II
! you were careless enough to Jet hin
escape you at St. Louis. you shouldn't
come to me. / might say very justly
that II was never any affair OF mine.
Matthew Broffin's gifts were subti,
only In his dealings with other men;
but he was shrewd enough TO know
that his last and best chance with Z
Woman lay in an appeal to her fears
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-08-07

CHAPTER xIII-Griswold meets Mar
gerys social circle and forms n friend
ship with Raymer the iron manufac-
turer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-08-07

CHAPTER XI-Margery asks her Ia
Their 20 get Edward Raymer into financial
hot water and then help him ont OF II
CHAPTER xII-Griswold fecovers 20
ind the stolen money gone
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-08-07

CHAPTER x-Griswold falls ill on the
sleeper and In cared for and taken 20 her
home In Wahaska by Margery who finds
the stolen money In his suitcase. Brof-
nm. detective, takes the trail.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-08-07

CHAPTER xIV-Broffin comes 20 Wa
haska In search OF the woman who wrote
the anonymous letter 20 Galbraith.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-03-10

has laoorcd long and arduously. fan.
ed to pass the senate BY a vote OF
3 TO ~.
The following senate bills we're
passed:
senate Blli No. 1St. amending the
law relative To weights and
Senate Bill No. ICE. creating u state
highway from CaTrlxozo 60 santa Fe,
senate nm 40. t7s. creating a state
hishway from Tcxlco 10 Los Lunas.
senate Bli No. 1856. making Il an.
lawful for any person to represent
himself as blind or Otherwise disabled
FOR purposes OF gain.
sente Bln No. isG. amending the
Jaw relative 10 refunds 20 countics OF
excess funds,paid into the state treas
ury.
Senate Bil No 100, nUthorlzir.s
county commissioners TO provide ius-
,tices Of tho peace and constables with
legal guide books and forms. failed
10 pass By a vote Of . TO 10.
After voting Ia table tho bills ad.
versely reported by the finance and
Judiciary committees, the senate ad.
journed until this afternoon at !
o'clock.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-03-10

chiefly. the house killed the bin by
a vote Of "a TO i5.
Senator Walton. OF Grant county.
scored In the house again last night.
securing the passage OF important
measures. whereas measures By such
competent representatives of the two
thirds majority IN The senate as
Messrs. Champion and ilfeld saw their
pct bills sent into the hands OF the
special committed now recognized as
the incincrator OF senate bills. The
following senate bills we're passed nnd
sent to the governor;
Senate 1911 No. az. amending the
law defining rape.
Senate Bill No. 90. fixing compen-
saiion of executors and administra-
tors 81 estates at ten per cent on tho
irst ss.00O OF value and I've per cent
thereafter.
Senate Diii No. rs. relative To- trial
~ jury In criminal eases In the jus
ice VI peace courts.
senate Bul No. 90. providing add
nunal safety devices for coal mines.
senate nni 80. a., repeating the
law creating the mounted police.
Senate Bnl No. as. amending the
law governing the state loan commits
sion.
The following house bills were
passed;
houso BIN No. 400. amending the
law relative 10 creating "a fund for the
ercourugemcnt OF agriculture.
House I'm No. $40. appropriating
$4,000 for a bridge Ia san Miguel
county.
House Hill No. AIS, To- build AN
$4,000 armory In the town OF Farm
iugton.
House Bin 80. 1ii. 90 prohibit rail
roads nom maintaining u commits
gary on sections.
House BIl No. s25. AIR. Bloods
auti-ioy-ride bill. To- prohibit the up-
authorized use Of motor vehicles. and
House Joint Resolution No. -.
congratulating the state military
school rifle team for its recent ma
t!onnl victory.
The house adjourned tll this morn
ing nt 10 o'clock.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-03-10
NeW Mexico Shows Gains In
Amount of Cereals On Hand

The weather bureau at Santa Re
has compiled and distributed statis-
tics On cereals on farms In New Mex
leo as compared with the rest Of the
United states and also the prices TO
producers of various farm commOAi-
ties In the state as compared with the
rest OF the United states, showing
gains In cereals on hand.
on March ], the statistics show,
there we're 3SG,O bushels OF wheat
on New Mexico farms. compared
with 10000 bushels last year ana
$4,000 bushels average amount re-
tanned on farms on h date for tne
years 1910 to l9it. The national
amount on hand was 100000 900
bushels.
or corn, Ncw Mexico farmers re-
tanned $4,000 bushels March I,
compared with 2SS.00O bushels last
year and a nye-yoar average of 3f9.-
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-03-10
AMERICAN IsusIBER FoR
JAPANESE

HE prospects o. selling lumber
TO the Japanese are dlscukscd
IN a report entitled "Amcri-
can Lumber for the Japanese re-
Gently Issued by the bureau OF for
eisn and domestic commerce. The
report was prepared by Commercial
Assent Franklin ~. Smith. who H.
making an nveasieation Of the lum-
Der markets In the Far East and Aus
tralasla. Tho trade with Japan at
present 60 an exchange OF
American ~softwoods, chiefly Douglas
ar. for Japanese hardwcods. prlnci-
pally oak. Copies Of the report can
be purchased for 1--WE tents each
the superintendent OF doca-
government printing office.
Washington Il Is DESIGNATED "spc-
ciai Agents Series No. 81"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-03-10
HOUSE BEATS NH TO RIG
IiANrE RAILROAD DEMURRNcT

The only excitement which develop
ed at last nights session Of the house
OF representatives came upon consld.
Grafton OF House Bill No. 2ib. "a bill
introduced by MoatOya and Smith OF
Luna, TO regulate railroad dcmurruge
ana require railroads 60 furnish care
down To the nne point Of "a demand
from any shipper having a sack ct
BEANS Judge Mann moved to recon-
NIT the bill. when thai stalwart de-
fender Of the rights OF the people.
Representative Apolonlo sena, Of san
Miguel county, arose In his place. Mr.
sena's insurgent tendencies have
grown with each day OF the session
and he no longer recognizes any boss
save he sovereign people. Mr.. sena
said there had been too much rail
road attorney sentiment around the
legislature and be favored lcgislatlng
a little bit for the people. although he
admitted, IN eject. that "a this adj
vanced hour In the session the people
had a fat chance.
Mir MOntoya, one ~ the authors of
the bin and whose enthusiasm for
ats somewhat stringent provisions ap.
pears 10 have Wancd. declared that the
coal mine attorneys had had their iu-
nings with the members % the house
and he thought DO Was only fair that
the railroad attorneys should ave "a
shot az them. Mr.. Blood declared
that ne would Doe for thc bin hut for
the fact that % sought Go regulate in
tcrstate com ucrcc. which matter ale
ready had been lesislated on Co some
extent oy congress. ON this ground.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-03-10

0O0 bushels. The nationat retention
Was 9il,ODO, 0U0 bushels.
The oats retained also showed good
gains, $4,000 bushels being on hand
March / ana only 500, 600 bushels be-
ing retained al the same time last
year. The hyc-ycar average is 3O9,-
Gao bushels. The national corn re-
tention was 379, 900. 900 bushels.
Barley, "a comparatively insignih-
cant crop On this state, showed toe
largest proportionate gains. There
were $1,000 bushels OF this cereal on
New Mexico farms March !, compar-
ed TO 1900 bushels last year and a
hNe-yeBr average of only ~, 00O bush
els. The amount retained on al
farms iu this country was ~. 900,O 900,
The following table gives compar-
ative figures for the receipts 10 pro-
duccrs In Sew Mexico and the coun
try az large for farm produce thi'
and last.