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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18

but even the United States cannot be
expected to make much of her new
possessions in the meantime. Given
better communication, however, 1t
should provide rich field of inspira-
tons for the American company pro-
moter Conceive, for instance. the
fascination of stroll In the courtyard
of the Pole hotel. in which the ter
mination of the degrees of longitude
would, of course. be carefully marked.
so that one could move from 10 a. m.
to g p. m. in a step or two, and by
walking briskly round an eastward
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18

circle save some hundreds of days in
an hour. Sentiment would demand
that the pole itself be tangibly repre-
scented, with a suitable inscription on
it to Commander Peary and (more
doubtfully) to Captain Cook; and pop
ular afternoon excursions might well
be organized to the magnetic pole, a
little distance away, to watch the COM
pass stand on it's head. Certainly, the
exploiting of this unique possession
could not be in better hands. All ma
tons will envy the courage, ingenuity
and endurance that gave the Stars
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18

stopped about half way? The change
viii be acceptable to manufacturer
and merchant. but, as London cos
tuner points out, it viii fall hard upon
many women who. because OF the
financial stress of the war hoped to
make last years dresses serve for
this spring and summer. Why not do
so anyway 2-Leslie's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18

These shapes come in all colors and
are held to the head with elastic cord
which is concealed by the hair.
Many OF the prettiest hats for mid
summer wear have been made OF
point desprit or plain net shirred
over wire frames, Others are OF net
draped over hght-colored silk. and fine
swiss embroidery is used In the same
way. Frills of lace or net made Of
finer side plaitings form the brims and
fall prettily about the face.
JULIA RoTToMLEY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
Useful Hint.

When a tie or ribbon becomes
wrinkled or creased 1t may in min
ute be made as smooth and as fresh
as new by slightly dampening the
wrinkled spot and then wrapping the
tie or ribbon around clean, lighted
electric bulb.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
About Ravens.

Many stories are told about the
raven. a bird which really seems to
have reasoning powers. One story re-
lates how raven got a young hare
Tor dinner 1t bounced upon the little
animal, but the mother hare drove 1t
away. Then the raven slowly retreat
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
CHAPTER XII.

Mrs. Rheinholdt welcomed the in
spector with a beaming smile as he
stepped out of his Office and ap-
preached her automobile.
How nice of you to be so punctual,
Mr.. French" she exclaimed. making
room for him by her side. will you
tell the man to drive to Mr.. Quests
house in Georgia square?"
The inspector obeyed and took his
place in the luxurious limousine.
How beautifully punctual we are!"
she continued, glancing at the clock.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
Plan to Use Reindeer.

The Laurentide company OF Quebec,
producers of pulp and pulpwood ia re-
foresting Its nonagricultural curover
lands. 1t Is also importing reindeer
from Newfoundland. to see If they can
take the place Of dogs in wintar woods
work.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
Keep Pig Pens Tight.

The pigs from one SOW may steal
through the fence and steal the nour-
lshment from another s. ", robbing ner
brood of their sustenance. The point
is to keep the pens pig-tight so no
running from one to another pen will
be allowed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
'"I]E HOURS OF STUDY
Rsc "a''s Time in NegIeetlns
'91l1e the Inevitable
Limitations.

pw vi aJ pursuits themselves that
Few G in.,,, our most valuable
eopom rp,'s.lectual men have the
b pec ,1,ls the hours of study.
Iedg uS'eSsity which every one
Ito atto,. giving vast portions
|'''' Is prodigal where en- aV y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
Feed for Yeuna Ducks.

Cornbread is very good for young
n ii IS very fattening. We
never feed raw mixtures to newly
hatched ducks. They win eat raw
food OF course, but It viii sometimes
cause bowel trouble.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18

TO be carried farther. the next thing
70 be settled is the exact limit of
ne cultivation. Nothing is so fav-
orable to sound culture as the definite
fixing of hmits.-Philip G. Hamerton.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
Poultry Is Appealing.

The ease with which chicken raising
can be combined with other lines Of
farming. the quick returns thst come
from poultry makes it an 3d,.stKy
that appeals 20 everyone.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18

Everyone who wishes 10 grow fine
tomatoes must bear in mind that
good. strong, stocky plants are aDso
uteiy necessary TO success
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
buRTH INSTALLMENT
AN OLD eRUoeE.
CHAPTER x.

hot affected by the measure OF
srnlezities. Early though 1t was,
4 vas already in her place, bend
IT, her desk. and Laura, who had
&C.. was busy diyesting her
4 her coat and hat. Quest watched
|xter impadently.
,sn?" he asked.
Ia came forward, strengthening
If with her hands.
4 90" she answered. 81 spent the
IL IN the club. and I talked with
T. who knew Craig, but l
Ia get on to anything. From all
Il hear Of the man, respectable
bis middle name"
hts the professors own idea"
Il remarked grimly.
H. fairly up against it, boss,
4 sighed. The best thing we
ii is to get on to another job.
sbeinholdt woman has got her
Il back. or viii have at noon to-
Il bet she won't worry about the
Then the professors moldy old
In was returned to him, even If
II burned up afterwards. Ishould
bn something fresh"
Il be done" Quest replied short
Nook here, girls. your average
Nets are often apt to hit upon
lNth. when a man who sees too
head goes wrong. Rule Craig
Any other possible person occur
ii? Speak out. Lenora. You've
|.king on your mind, l can see."
ii afraid you'll laugh at me" she
Il tentatively
5nt hurt you II l do" Quest re-
Eant help thinking of Macdou-
benora continued falteringly. HE
Eeyer been recaptured. l don't
KRhether he's dead or alive. He
perfect passion for jewels. If
olive, he would be desperate and
n attempt anything"
~ smoked in silence for a mo-
guess the return of the jewels
Ahed the Macdougal theory" he
bed He wouldn't be likely to
Nith the stuff when he'd once got
AAnds on II. However, always
g when We had a moments spare
70 look into that fellows where
n Wen take it on straight
4 Can't do any harm"
know the section boss on the
" at the spot where he disap-
Laura announced.
n just take the train down to
RTay8-thats the nearest spot
"A busy with him. Quest direct
lry and persuade him to loan
v gangs handcar to 60 down the
Lenora and / win come on in
satomobile"
Ne you longer" Lenora re-
as she moved off to put on
Picket, The cars dc it in a
q Of an hour"
{ help that" Quest replied.
u e'nholdts coming here to iden.
Jewels at twelve o'clock, and l
Nun any risk Of there being no
II ack You'd better be making
Slth the section boss. Take
oi bills with YOU"
W That's easy enough" Laura
&. - him. I'll be waiting for
u hurried of and Quest com.
his own Preparations. From
e ne took one Of the small
jumps Of explosive to which he
ce before owed his life, and fit
s carefully In a small case with
wire and an electric lighter.
Aea at his revolver and re-
H. Finally he rang the bell
confidential valet
he asked who else is there
oay besides you?"
one today sir"
y as well perhaps" Quest oh.
Listen Ross. ! am going out
a1 nour or Two, bur l shall be
Il IN. midday Remember that. Mrs,
V.al and Inspector french are
leLe al twelve o'cIbck If nv
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
The AvenaIna of Columbus.

The cutting of the Panama canal Is
the avenging of Columbus. When he
started across the seas he was seek
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18

1t is not loquacious. and does not like
to show of like parrot. But when
IT does speak, it is very apt to use its
words more appropriately than a par
rot does.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18

What do we live Tor II not to make
life less difficult 70 each sfbsrH--
George cot
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
Jobs.

There may be few easy Jobs In
the world, but it requires hard work
to get ther.-Toledo BLADE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18

Novelized from the motion picture drama of the
same name produced by the Universal Film
Manufacturing Company. Illustrated with pho
topraphs from the motion picture production.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18

49,, The MOoing
Finger =, =. '' 49, the
5innes, - -.
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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-06-10

about noon-came up this ROAD snoot-
ing over the windshield 1t was our
lives or theirs. We turned the hydrau-
lie stream on them and washed the car
over the cliff. II you don't believe
me, get somebody to show you their
faces"
She indicated with a gesture two
forms that lay at little distance
back from the roadside, motionless
beneath sheet OF canvas-the bodies
or Trine's creatures, recovered by the
mining gang and brought up for
Christian burial
The last bitter drop that brimmed
his cup of misery was added when
Alan Law himself appeared, leaving
the miners cabin in company with
his observation-disclosures now soothed and
comforted, smiling through the traces
OF her recent tears as she clung to
her lover. nesting in the hollow OF
his arm.
To Alan, on the other hand. this
rencontre seemed to AFFORD nothing
but the pleasantest surprise imagin-
able
Well" he cried. releasing Rose
and running down to the car. Here's
luck, And at the very moment when
was calling my lucky star hard
names, How can | ever reward your
thoughtfulness, Mr.. Urine? 1t beats
me how you do keep track OF me this
way-happening along like this every
time | need car the worst way in
the world"
Drive on" Urine screamed to the
chauffeur. Drive on, do you hear?"
But Judith had stepped up on the
running board and was cycling the
driver coldly. with one hand signif-
cantly resting on the butt OF the
weapon at her side. The car remained
at a standstill.
Sulphurous profanity followed.
pungent stream of vituperation that
was checked only by Judith's inter-
ruption: We've had to gag you once
before, you know II you want another
taste of that-keep on!"
But where's Barcus? Judith de-
manded when, after helping Rose into
the car and running off to thank their
hosts Alan returned alone to the car.
Goodness only knows" the young
man ant led cheerfully. He would
insist on rambling OF down the can
yon search Of an alleged town
where we could hire a motor car
somewhere down there. | tried to
make him understand that we had
plenty OF time. but he was mulish as
he generally is when he gets foolish
notion into his head. So | daresay
we'll meet him on his way back-or
else asleep somewhere by the road
sidsl"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-06-10
CHAPTER LII.
The Last Trump.

Inc Last Tump.
Toward the evening OF the third
day following the motor spill. Judith
sat in the deeply recessed window OF
bedchamber on the second floor Of
hotel situated In the heart Of Cali.
fornia's orange-growing lands.
Behind her Seneca Trine sat ap-
parently asleep, in a wheeled invalid
chair.
There was no occupant OF the room.
Though he had lain nearly two
days in coma, her fathers subsequent
progress toward recovery of his nor
NAL state had been rapid. Now, &C.
cording to council OF surgeons and
physicians who had been summoned
to deliberate on his case. he was in
fair way to round out the average
span OF sound mans lifetime. He
had apparently suffered nothing in
consequence OF his accident more
serious than prolonged unconscious
ness. For the last twenty-four hours
he had been in full possession OF his
faculties and for some reason impos.
sible to Judith to fathom) uncom.
monty cheerful
From this circumstance she drew
a certain sense of mystihed anxiety
Twice in the course OF the morning
she had caught his eye following her
with a CLEAN OF sardonlc exultancy
as though he nursed some secret of
extraordinary potentialities.
And yet (she argued) it was quite
impossible that he should have some
fresh scheme brewing for the ASSASSIN.
alton of Alan. Not a soul had mad anv
sort OF communication with him since
his recovery but the attending sur.
geon. man OF unimpeachable char.
acter, meek hammered trained nurse
and herself. Judith. Under such cir.
cumstances he simply could not have
set a new conspiracy afoot.
And yet She was 7pressed
by al I uneasiness
Perhaps (she reasoned) the wealth.
er was responsible for this feeling in
some measure at least. The day had
been Internationally hot, a day with
out breath OF air Now, as Il drew
toward its close, its heat seemed to he
come more and more oppressive even
as Its light was darkened by a DOR.
tsntous phsnomenon-a vast Dali of
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-06-10

foreman OF the hydraulic mining out
MT and out into the room adjoining
And there. pulling the door TO gently
behind her she paused and for many
minutes stood in tensestrung contem-
plation OF the man she loved-Alap
Law. asleep in chair beside a table.
his head pillowed on his folded arms.
This was leave-taking between them
and he would never know.
Far better SO: Judith felt she could
not trust herself to say farewell to
him without breaking down and con.
Tossing the utter wretchedness that
threatened TO overwhelm her each
time she forced herself 10 face the
thorght that this parting must be
final
Like thief she stole across the
creaklng floor to Ahn's side, hesitated
bent her head to his and touched her
lips to his cheek-a caress 80 light
that he slept on in ignorance OF 1t.
Then as she lifted her head and
stood erect, bosom convulsed with
silent sobs, she looked squarely into
the face OF Rose
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-06-10
into its holster and turned away.

into its holster and turned away.
Be kind TO her. Alan" she said In
An uncertain voice She didn't under
stand and-and | goaded her beyond
endurance. I'm afraid Forgive mo
but be kind TO her always"
Somehow, bllndly. she stumbled out
OF the cabin into the open. possessed
by a thought whose temptation was
stronger than her powers OF resist
ance. What Rose had failed to &C
complish might now serve to resolve
Judith's problem. None. she told
herself. bitterly. would seek to hinder
her. But she meant 30 to arrange the
matter that none should see or sus-
pect and be moved to interfere.
Round the shoulder OF the noun
tain, on the road along the edge OF the
cliff. she was sure OF freedom from
observation
And yet. such is the inconsistency
of the human animal. the instinct for
self-preservation was stronger than
her purpose: when "a touring car swung
round the mountain and shot toward
jumped aside in ample time to escape
being run down.
The next instant the machine was
lurching 10 halt and the sonorous
accents OF Seneca Trine were saluting
her:
Judith You here, What the devil,
Where've ye been? Where are Mario
phat and Jimmy"
Digging the nails OF her fingers pain
rully into her palms, she breathed
deep. fighting down hysteria. reassert-
ing her self-control in so short q space
OF time that her father failed to ap-
preciate that there was anything IN
common in the mind OF the girl
Where" he demanded angrily as
she approached the car. where, |
want to know. are Marrophat and Jim
my? Haven't you seen or heard any
thing OF them' They left me at six
o'clock this morning. to go after"
Dead the girl interrupted, SEN
tentious, cycling him strangely.
Il don't believe it," the old man
screamed. aghast. Il won't believe II.
You're lying to me. you Jade. You're
lying"
I am not" she broke in coldly. Il
am telling you the plain truth
They followed us all morning in that
red racer firing at US all the while.
Finally they caught up with US here
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-06-10

Taking the seat next TO the chauf-
;eur. he gave the word 10 drive on;
and they slipped away from the loca-
lion OF the mining camp. saiuted by
cheers from the miners
Half an hour passed without word
spoken by any member OF the party.
Each was deep in his or her own es-
pecial preoccupation Alan turning
over plans for an early wedding; Rose
hugging the contentment regained
through her lovers protestations;
Judith lost in profoundest melancholy;
Urine nursing hls rage. working him
self up into a silent fury whose conse-
quences were to be more far-reaching
than even he dreamed In his widest
moments.
Its first development. for all that.
was desperate enough.
The aged monomaniac occupied the
right-hand corner OF the rear seat
Judith. in close juxtaposition to the
revolver In the holster on her hip
Without the least warning his left
hand closed upon the weapon. with
drew II and leveled II at the back OF
Alans head
AS he pulled the trigger Judith flung
herself bodily upoE the arm.
Even SO. the bullet found a goal.
though in another than the intended
victim The muscular forearm OF the
chauffeur received IT,
With shrek OF pain the man re-
leased the wheel and grasped his
arm.
Before Alan could move TO prevent
the disaster the car. running without
guiding hand. caromed on low
embankment to the left and shot full
tilt into shallow ditch on the right.
Smelling its passengers like peas from
broken pod
Alan catapulted a good twenty feet
through the air and alighted with
such force that he lay stunned for
several moments.
When he came to, he found Barcus
helping him TO his feet: heavy sew
en-passenger touring car halted in the
roadway Indicated the manner In which
his friend had arrived on the scene
OF the accident
When damages were assessed II
was found that none OF the party had
suffered seriously but the chauffeur
and Seneca Urine himself The former
had only his wound to show however.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-06-10
sYNoPsIs.

The OF Hearts is the death sign en-
ployec by Seneca Urine. an aged and Grip
pied monomanisc. in the private war OF
vengeance which he wages against Alan
Law. SOL OF the man NOV dead, who vas
innocently responsible for the accident
which rendered Trine a helpless invalid
for life. Alan falls in love with Pose.
1rtnes daughter. and his love Is returned.
Judith. Roses twin and double but a
woman OF Violent passions and erratic
temper. promises her father to compass
Alan's death. but under dramatic circurl-
stances. Alan saves her life and 20.
willingly. wins her love. Judith then turns
against her father and successfully op-
poses his enorts to cause Alan to be
fascinated by his aides and mercenaries
After many adventures Alan. Rose. Judith
and Barcus. Alans best friend escape to
the mountain country OF southern Cali
fornia and there leave Trlne helpless and
n1endless through causing the death in
ssh-dsfenss) OF his two first lieutenants
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-06-10

briiltanoe slashed through the wi.do,
like . flaming sword and smot. IN.
pistol In the hand Of Seneca Trim
dischsrginx the weapon even A q
struck him dead.
Az he fell the bolt swerved Ana
struck two others down-Alsu I4y
and the woman who had just b.ss
made his wife.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-06-10

while Urine lay still and senseless at
very considerable distance from the
wrecked automobile.
Nothing but barely perceptible
respiration and internationally futter-
ing pulse persuaded them that the
flame OF life was not extinct in that
poor. old, pain-racked body
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-26
ltrOnN
WAR OVER CHAPLIN STATUETTE
Piracy Of Movie Comedians Figure
Charged In Suit.

4 statuette of Charlie Chaplin, the
movie comedian. is the basis FOR a copy-
right infringement sG' fled IN the
United States District Court Yesterday
by the Mark Hampton Company, 1928
Broadway, against tho Art Novelty
COMPANY Of 30 Union Square. The
statuette was designed for the Marx
Hampton Company by O. G~randClls, tho
sculptor who executed tho 500 figures
In the city College buildings symbolic
ing different branches OF study.
Theodore !. lL.ldebrecht, president OF
the Mark Hampton Company, In an
affidavit tells how Graudclis. after many
trips to see his model, finished "a sculp-
tural work OF unusual excellence and
artistic merit and received a handsome
fee. Then the Mark II ~Ap'on Com
pany investing over $4,000 in tho
project. leased "A factory and set thirty
i've employees at work turning out tho
statuettes rs fast as possible to retail
at 80 cents and 81 each.
According Ia lIildchrccht, the Art
Novelty Company is selling n ''plratlcal
duplicate" of the statuottc at n lower
price. He asks that tho company he
restrained from doing this and that all
their statucttes and moulds he con-
fscated. lie also asks for damages ~
more tnan $4,000.
Judge ilough issuoh M orJ'"' tor the
seizure OF the Art Novelty ~Company's
statuettes and moulds. which are to he
%impounded by the court until tho suit
Is settled.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-26
LEASES
Manhattan.

STH ST, Ios r. all-Tho- Ro,hmann ct al
to Norbert Landau, s+j l. 9th st, 81 yrs
from May !. 1915, atty. l. Appiebome,
$50 Nassau sl,l0O
to David Block, S7S linton av' 3 Yrs
from May /. 1915: atty. b steinman. 1871
l:sD ST. isS +. ali Manock neal,yy Co.
Inc. tn Jas = Kane. lN3 T. ic3d 50, S
yrs from May !. 1915. atty, John G Hoer.
ninger. i0i- L 5jth st..".,....,..,iL.l 100
MONROE ST. ;, store and front John
-, ; yrs from July |, 1914, atty, EblirE
Brek 60, 7aO - AIMS Y ........ $3.50
LEXINGTON Az. zoos. store foor-wm
Hayes TO Geo J Schalk, zoos Lexington
av, 3 yrs from May !. lsi5....,-..ti..5O
10TH ST, :t7 L. W store noor-waNherg
iSth ST, ? yIrs from May J. 1919. $500
-Saml Kat2 to Abr Pfeferblum, $40 9th
av, 8 yrs from May l, 1915: atty, Louis
Benedict. 2i!3 18th v,.,,,,.. $500
i?srli IT, 5t3 W, store & b-Ssdie Moses to
Timothy J sullivan. .5tS w i?ath ST, 5
yrs from June l.. 1918: attys, Fitch,
10th ST. So and SIS y, ail-Solomon "
Ungar to Louis Leon. 3 yrs from MAJ l.
1913, atty. Il Seidenstein. 80 r li2,h
HHNGotcK sT, and !. n STR atnt"ee
sttys' Fitch. Il Z 70. 81 nassau Mar 81 !, ';,65sSG
BROADWAY, 1871 TO 1917. str No i and b
E.Walter J NJ Donovan TO Michael $
Sas.era'hs S6i " ltist 81, yrs from
7+pH ST. p !, sil-Rebeccs Mayer to
Sic yrs from NAV 2S, 1915; attys' NJ
Keen. Il Il NJ. 20 Exchange pl. $4,000