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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-02-20
By
HENRY RUSSELL MILLER
CHAPTER xxIv-continued.

Together he and Mark dragged Piotr
to the cab and forced him within
Piotr, dazed by Marks appearance, re-
sisted but feebly.
Before the grim majesty of ap-
preaching death even Piotr's madness
was abashed. The supreme conscious
ness received back the atom that,
when imprisoned in flesh, had been
Roman. 1t was Kazia who saw
He is dead"
The Matka uttered a low moan, then
became silent again, resumed her rigid
gazing at the not less still body Piotr's
hand passed over his eyes in a. bewtl-
dered gesture. The woman who kept
the door made the sign of the cross
and went quietly out
Kazia bent over to kiss Romans
forehead. Then Piotr came out of his
daze. He caught her roughly and drew
her back.
mol"
"Piotr!"
You're not fit to touch him"
She turned and went slowly into
the kitchen Piotr followed
He confronted her and Mark You
can go now. both Of you"
"Oh. Piotr, not now!" Kazta began
pleadingly. 1.-The Matka needs me
and"
1--WE need nothing from you We
weren't good enough for you once.
don't want you"
let me stay"
yes, when you found that Jim
Whiting couldn't give you what you
rtod Won thnrOhf Won rnuld 11Ga
us then-as he did" He nodded to-
ward Mark How" his teeth barred
in an ugly accusing leer, how did the
Hunky girl get to be such a fine lady ?"
BE still" Mark stepped close to
him, sternly. Isn't there any decency
in that cracked mind of yours? Re-
member she came to Them he pointed
toward the little bedroom, when they
needed some one. You were out fill
ing the streets with your blackguardly
rant And whose money do you think
had to keep them alive because you
wouldn't do a mans work."
"A mans work." Piotr laughed, a
horrible startling cackle. ITO a cracked
brain that isn't to betray and gouge
and drive" He broke off. DO you
mean it was her money!"
Who else would have cared7"
Piotr went back into the death room,
clutched his mother by the shoulder
and shook her cruelty. Tell me-" he
cried in her tongue. have you taken
money from her-that woman-when
told you what she was?"
The Matka shrank back from his
vehemence. ct had to-to buy things
to keep him alive"
Piotr. releasing her, stared, his
mouth working queerly. Even you're
against me-"
He went again slowly into the
kitchen, taking up his hat from the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-02-20
The Ambition of Mark Truif
Ass1faOr Of
THE MAN HIGHER UP Tbs RTsR
TO POWER" Etc


sible He rose and crept silently into
the room where Roman lay. a single
candle was burning low In its socket
By its faint Pickering glow the waxen
face and folded hands seemed not
long at him. as though Roman held
the answer to his questions. Once he
leaned over, whispering.
What have you found. Roman? Is
1t simple there? Is there a new birth
in which mistakes can be paid for?
=. want to pay"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-02-20
oumdrops.

An old man in Indianapolis, who has
lost all his teeth, takes his -toothIess-
ness" philosophically
It is difficult for him to articuIate
AZ he did In the days OF his youth.
and he admits that gums are not quite
~ useful as teeth when 1t comes to
talking
In fact his sole dependence on his
gums in his old days has led him to
refer to his misfortune cheerfully by
calling his words @gumdrcps-"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-02-20

table He did not stop until he reached
the door. There he turned, facing
Kazia
You can have her now. I'm go
ing
He's crazy" Mark muttered- Don't
mind him.
With an effort she recalled herself
to the situation. You had better 60
now ! must take care of the Matka.
VIII you please telephone to the hos
pital that shan't be back tcnight?"
But I can't leave you alone here,
while Piotr's at large. I'm going out
to arrange for tomorrow Then III
come back here.
1t may be best" she agreed.
Two hours later he returned and
raped lightly. Receiving no answer.
he tried the door. 1t opened and he
entered quietly.
Hanka lay on q narrow cot, In the
sleep of exhaustion In chair by the
table, head pillowed on one arm.
Kaxia. too, slept. She stirred uneasfly
as he entered, then became still. He
tiptoed to another chair and began his
lonely watch
The night seemed endless To sit
motioniees, looking at the relaxed for
lam figure she made. became impos-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-02-20

would b m1sery Cor me- always xou
wouldn't want that And the-lt
seems I've always known 1t would
come. It was q chance I took for .
few months happiness- I've had my
happiness -. You haven't harmed
me- beg you to believe you haven't
harmed me-"
~Kaxia-"
But the hoarse cry died away. There
was nothing to say. His humiliation
was complete Magdalen that she was,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-02-20

he looked up to her from depths of
establishment she could never know
The voice was growing unsteady
again When I think how 1t might
have ended-if you hadn't come to-
night! I'm glad you came-to save
me from that. And now-I think
you had better-go. -
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-22
ADMIRAL EVANS
 GOES ID WEST
Boat Was Loaded and Unable To Take Passengers From Here to the
 Westward.

The steamer Admiral Evans, in command of Captain Hickman, reach ed Valdez at II o'clock last night and sailed west shortly after 1. The Evans brought fifty tons of freight to Valdez for local merchants. The steamer carried all the passengers possible and the local agents sold on. ly few tickets from Valdez to the westward, as the steamer had no ac- commodations for westward passen- gers.
 The Evans will go to Ship Creek, now called Anchorage or Woodrow Creek, and will call at Seldovia and Port Graham. The boat will go as far west as Kodiak, returning next Tuesday or Wednesday,.
 Purser Kehoe reports that the in- dications in Seattle point to the largest northward travel this year since the days of the Klondike rush. Part of the northern passengers will be men who intend to settle in Alas ka or work on the railroad, while many round trip passengers will tour the north and view the scenery of Alaska" said MT. Kehoe.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-22
TWELVE KILLED
 BY FALLING WALL
Five Story Brick Wall of Burned Building Brushes Through Crowd
 ed Store Building.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 22.- Twelve people were killed here to day as the result of f1ve-story brick wall, after recent fire, falling upon store building in which there were large number of customers at the time.
 The big wall crushed it's way through the adjoining building, kill ing twelve people, including a mum Der of women and also injuring a score of others.
 The fire department and police worked for hours to take out the dead and injured, who were rushed to the hospitals or the morgue for treatment or identification.
 An investigation has been ordered by the city authorities to place the blame for allowing the wall to stand as a menace to the people, when it might we'll have been ordered braced or taken down.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-22

FOR SALE-Either one of my horses with or without express wag- on. City Express. k 19
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-22
NotieA of EorfAlturA.


 To Mrs. M. F. Roberts, her heirs and administrators and to all 1t may concern: You are hereby notified that have expended during the past year, 1914. the sum of $66,66 (sixty-six dol lars and sixty-six cents) lawful money of the United States m labor and i'm provements upon your one-third inter- est in those mining claims lying and being on Avery river, in the recording precinct of Valdez, Alaska, which are Bird No. l, the location notices of said claims being of record in the office of the commissioner. and rec orded at Valdez, Alaska, pages num- bered 95, 96, in Book 10, Mining Rec ords. in order to hold said claims under the provisions of section 2324 of the Revis d Statutes of the Unit ed States, concerning annual labor on mining claims, being the amount required to ho'd said lode claims for the period ending December, 1914. And unless within ninety days after the completion of the publication of this notice to-wit: within ninety days after the 7th day of June, 1915, you contribute your proportion of such ex- penditure incurred in performing said annual labor and improvements, which is the sum of $66.66, your in- terest in said claims will become the property of your co-partners. who have made the required expenditure by the terms of said section.
 Dated at Valdez, Alaska. this Sth day of March, 1915.
 JULIUS RONNING.
 Last publication June z. 1915.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-22
LOCAL BREVITlES.

Offices to rent over Valdez Drug Co
 Boys and mems pants, overalls anC socks at Emporium. If
 The launch Brighton arrived yester day from Port Wells.
 Arthur Boyle arrived from Cordova last evening. :,
 15c and up for double roll of wal paper at Emporium. If
 Have you tried the Y. F. Co. brand of eggs? If not do 1t now and note the difference. The Yakima Fruit Co. If
 Large stock of cut glass and Paris ian ivory at Valdez Drug Go. If
 Home cooked dinner served at Mrs M. Oison's on Hobart street, o'clock on week days, o'clock on Sundays Dinner 50 cents. If
 Fred. Berg reached town from out the trail last evening.
 Jeff Devinney is in town from across the bay.
 H. Hansen left for the Ramsay Rutherford property yesterday.
 Remington and Smith Premier type writers for sale or rent at Valdei Drug Co. If
 Twenty per cent. discount for casf on anything in Rudolph's store fol 30 days beginning Wednesday, thu Fist.
 Clearance sale of rubbers; 25 an( 35 cents in children, girls and boy! sizes at Snyder,s Store. k2!
 Deputy Marshal Albert Bowling lef on the Admiral Evans for Kodiak taking from Seward Peter Nagersky who is wanted at Kodiak for an al legged larceny.
 New spring coats direct from Nev York at B. Winters. tt
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-22
WOMAN MAYOR
 OF ILLINOIS TOWN

WARREN, Ill.,, April 22.-Mrs. A. R. Garfield was elected mayor of this town at the election held Tuesday, Mrs. Garfield is "A years old but has always taken an active part in civic work in the city and was nominated and elected by the people to head the city government for the next year.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-22

The launch Brighton arrived yester day from Port Wells.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-22
The Orpheum Tonight.

Orpheum program for tonight:
 Scenes in France, fine scenic.
 Animated Weekly, exciting events in connection with great ship wreck
 Sealed Orders." a two-part drama written by Manlove Rhodes, and fea' turing J. Warren Kerrigan.
 Universal Ike In Search of Eats. this is some comedy.
 The special film. "In the Bishops Carriage" featuring Mary Pickford will be on the screen Thursday and Friday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-22

Offices to rent over Valdez Drug Co. Boys and mems pants, overalls and socks at Emporium. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-22

New spring coats direct from New York at B. Winters. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-22

Arthur Boyle arrived from Cordova last evening. :,
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-22
CALIFORNIA GETS
 SOME EASY MONEY

LOS ANGELES, April 22-The in- heritance tax on the $7,O00,000 es- tate of Mrs. Arcadia De Baker amounts to $423,OO0. The state tax appraisers have completed the work of estimating the value of the estate and the tax was fixed today at $423,- 900.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-22
Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver mans the tailor. Telephone 198.
Your Last Chance.

The Little Place has received on the Northwestern: Bottled Book Beer and will be sold as long as it lasts, four quarts for s1.00. As the Rainier brewery suspends operations next January, it will be likely that nd more real book beer will be brewed.
 w. I. LEVY.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-22
DANCE
 NEXT SATURDAY

The ladies of the Catholic church will give dance next Saturday night at Moose hall for the purpose of rais- ing funds to carry on the work of the Ursuline convent. The ladies will serve a most delicious luncheon at midnight and the music will be the best obtainable. The money raised at the dance will be used to further the work of the convent. which is one of the best educational institutions in Alaska.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-05-28
BattIcship Majestic Torpe-
doed by Turks i'll Oar
danellcs Straits.
PRINCESS IRENE Is
EXPLOSION VICTIM
Steamer Went Down While
at Anchor in Sheerness
Harbor; One Saved.

- HEERNESS, England, May 1t
- 1t is feared that over three nun
dred persons lost their lives here to-
day when an explosion occurred on
hoard the Princess Irene, a mine-lay-
ing vessel which was lying in the
Medway off Port Victoria undergoing
repairs.
In addition to her crew, which is
said to have numbered 25O, there
we're seventy-eight shipwrights on
board the steamer when at ll'lo
o'clock this morning a terrific eN-
plosion which shook the whole town
of Sheerness was heard from the ship
followed by high burst of flame ana
a column Of dense smoke.
When the smoke had cleared away
the steamer had completely ulsdp
Deared. Only some floating WrechaSe
marked the spot where she had been
living. Flying debris was scattered
for great distances, Many men on
ships in the vicinity Of the Princess
irene were injured by this and frag-
ments of the wreckage were plcked
M as far away as Maidstone, tiiteeh
miles distant from the scene or the
explosion. r,c
The noise of the explosion OF the
Princess Irene is described as having
been far louder than that which ac'
COMMANDED the blowing up OF the DaI,
tleship Bulwark in SheefnesS 1as'
November, ..
only one body has thus far been
picked up from the Irene.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-05-28
ACCIDENT VICTIMS
SLOWLY IMPROVING

Mrs, Grace Berry from near Sa-
pulpa and her 9-year-Old daughter
Frances, who were seriously injured
in an automobile wreck three miles
south Of Sapulpa. are slowly improving
at the Tulsa hospital. Mrs. Berry
had cash across her head which re-
quired 29 stitches TO close. The
daughters abdomen was punctured by
an iron rod The Hgaments of the in
testines are badly torn, but none Of
the tubes are opened. Her condition
is serious, while Mrs Berry is able to
be out of her bed
The automobile in which Mrs.
Berry and her daughter were driving
.tumbled into ditch 10 feet deep
and turned onto its side The mother
quickly emerged from the wreckage
and dragged the daughter from the
mass of ruins. She did not realize
that she herself was injured until aid
was received.
The wreck occurred in a narrow
place on the road. A large farm
wagon, which was passing took an
undue portion of the space nocessi-
tating the automobile to come so close
to the ditch that one wheel slipped
off, turning the whole machine into
the ditch
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-05-28
BULLETIN.

LONDON, May u (9:O3 p. m,) =
Lloyd's announces that the British
steamer Princess Irene was suddenly
blown up today in Sheerness harbor'
The Princess Irene was in the govern
ment service. Sheerness is naval
arsenal of Great Britain on the
Thames.
The admiralty in confirming the eX-
plosion on board the Princess Irene
saws that rs workmen must have per-
ishcd in the disaster. The statement
Of the admiralty says:
"The Princess Irene was accident
ally blown up in Sheerness harbor
this morning So far as is yet known
only one survivor was picked up
Three men belonging to the ship were
not on board at the time of the dis
astcr.
Several men belonging to vesse Is
lying close to the Princess Irene were
wounded by falling splinters.'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-05-28

PHOENIX, Ariz., May 27.-
Governor Hunts last effort to
save the lives Of the five MeXi-
cans condemned to die tomorrow
at Florence was based upon a
message received today from
Secretary Bryan, who suggested
that their execution might en-
danger the lives and property Of
Americans still resident in the
territory controlled by the MeXi-
can chieftain, General villa. The
governor sent the telegram to
both the legislature and the state
board Of pardons and paroles
late tonight
Adding his own comment that
the situation was "fraught with
unfortunate possibilities for
Americans in northern Mexico"
Governor Hunt declared that
General Francisco Villas request
to the American state department
that mercy be shown the con-
demned MeXicans was worthy Of
consideration and he also recon-
mended that "all possible defer
ence be accorded the wishes OF
the honorable secretary Of state"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-05-28
VILLISTAS WINNING
IN FIERCE BATTLE

SAN ANTONIO, May 27,-A mes
sage from Nucyo Laredo tonight re
ports a fierce battle raging at Mon
clova between Carrancistas and VIM
istas. On May "a Carrancistas APP
peared before Monclova and after a
battle defeated the Nillistas, who re-
treated and the Carrancistas occupied
the town. Yesterday Nillistas returned
in strong force and began anew the
attack and the battle has been in
progress since yesterday at noon, with
results favoring Nillistas, it is re-
ported.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-05-28
BattlcShip Sinks.

LONDON, May q GO:1O p, mD.--
The torpedoing and sinking of the
British battleship Majestic is an
nounced 10y the admiralty in the fol-
lowing statement:
AN enemy submarine torpedoed
and sank II. NJ. S. Majestic, Captain
II. +. G. Talbot. this morning while
it was supporting the army on the
Gallipoh peninsula.
Nearly all the officers and men
were saved"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-05-28

AKRON, Ohio, May 27.-Luther-
ans Of the Uaited States in 1917 will
celebrate the four hundredth ami
versary of the reformation.
Initial steps for the nation wide cel-
cbration were taken this afternoon al
sessions Of the forty-seventh biennial
convention of the general synod Of the
Lutheran church.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-05-28
FOUR YEARS IN PEN
FOR WHITE SLAVERY

Special to The World
OKLAHOMA CITY, May 27-R.
NJ. Martin was convicted by "A jury in
the federal court here Thursday and
sentenced to serve four years in the
federal penitenuary for alleged NIo-
lation of the Mann act Martin was
leader i'm a sect known as the
"Christian Warriors and Miss Ger
trude Sinclair an 1S-year-old girl
complaining witness, was member
of the sect. The girl testified that
Martin and she, as man and wife,
Travelled over Kansas and Oklahoma
soliciting war funds" for the Chris
tian Warriors.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-05-28
BULLETIN.

LISBON, via Paris May 2S.--
G2:20 a. m.)-The president of
Portugal. Manuel De Arriaga, has
resigned.
President De Arriaga officially
announced to the president Of the
Portuguese congress his deter
mination to resign. Congress
will meet on Saturday to take
measures required by the situa-
tiOn.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-05-28
(Continued on Page Ten.
Win Statement

Ell PASO, May 27-An official
Villa bulletin given out tonight at
JuareZ said that the forces of General
Tomas Urbina had dislodged the Car
rama garrison from PanuCO in the
TampicO district. 1t was asserted that
Urbina's column had pursued the enc
my along the PanuCo river. The bat
tie occurred on May 20.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-05-28

\l't-l ItSlutuit T., A. lDbnlelS,
McAlcster.
Secretary Treasurer, A. W.
Woodmancy oklahoma City
TlIE Oklahoma Pharmaceutical as
l. sociation closed its eighth an
nual convention in Tulsa yesterday
afternoon after eIecting state Senator
L, Watrous Of Enid state president, to
succeed G.. s. Younkman Of Tulsa, and
selecting sulphur for the 1916 meet
ing place.
A. W. Woodmancy Of oklahoma City
was reelected secretary for
the fourth consecutive term. Il. A.
Daniels of McAlester was the choice
of the druggists for e-president.
Sulphur won out for the 1916 cOnven-
ton over McAlcster and oklahoma
City.
Resolutions recommending the adop-
tion Of new rules by the state board
Of pharmacy ana containing a hidden
sting of sarcasm against the action Of
the board in the past were adopted
unanimously
Three Tulsa Candidates.
Thirty pharmacists, including three
Tulsans, were clctcd as possible mem
bers Of the board OF pharmacy Gov
ernor Williams Will appoint three
druggists from this list TO fllI vacancies
ON the board. The secretary will be
appointed by the governor without re-
gard to the wishes Of the Oklahoma
Pharmaceutical association.
A, b. Clark Of Oklahoma CITY won
the 5000 Monroe automobile, given
away by the Tu'Sl Retail DruPpista'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-05-28
Bryan Appeals
For the Lives
OF 5 MeXiCans
BULLETIN.

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 27.--
BY a vote of 8 to the Arizona
state senate declined tonight Gov
ernor George W. u. Hunts re-
quest to memorable the state
board Of pardons and paroles to
reprieve the five MeXicans con-
demned to die tomorrow at the
Florence penitentiary.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-05-28
II HEAVY rain storm struck Tulsa

III HEAVY rain storm struck Tulsa
at o'clock yesterday afternoon
and continued for two hours Twelve
one-hundredths of an inch fell during
the period. It was the edge Of a gem
eral rain and wind storm which swept
eastern oklahoma, bringing in its
wake damage which mounted into the
thousands Of dollars.
Trains and telegraphic and tele-
phone communication out Of Tulsa
was resumed yesterday morning after
long delays. Frisco trains east last
night were reported one hour and a
Continued on Page Two)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-05-28
W. W, Wood Killed by Il
Stroke of Lightning; ,
Others Injured.
STORMS ON THE EAST
SIDE DO BIG DAMAGE
At Muskogee Arkansas Riy-
cr Is Rising and Threat
ems to Take Bridges.
Fair weather Coming.

WASHINGTON, May 27.-
Generally fair weather with ris-
ing temperatures is following tho
cold wave and killing frosts
which swept down from the up
per Canadian provinces last
night, causing damage to the ag-
ricultural districts along the great
lakes through northern and west
ern Pennsylvania and New York.
Forecasters at the weather bu-
reau said tonight the territory
affected by the wave pobably
would have light frost tonight,
but that warmer weather would
follow tomorrow, to continue for
the next several days.
Points in New York and north
ern Pennsylvania reported low
May records, the temperatures
ranging from 3S to AZ degrees.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-05-28

SULPHUR IS CHOSEN
FOR NEXT MEETING


President, f. Watrous, Enid.
President T.. A. Daniels.
McAlcster.
Secretary Treasurer, A. W,
WuOdmanCy, oklahoma city
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-05-28
THE WEATHER REPORT

TULSA Okla May 20 The tenn
peaturc. Maximum oj. minimum '-,
southeast winds and cloudy.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-05-28

WASHINGTON, May 26.-Forecast;
Oklahoma Thuudershowers Thurs.
DAY; Friday fair.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-01-07
TICKETS
For Big High School Basketball
Game Are Now on

Tickets for the Parkersburg-wash.
ington Irving high school basketball
game were placed ON sale this morn.
Ing at Hall and Bradfords book
store, WEIGH and Fullertons and
EBprke's drug stores.
Although this is the locals first
game OF the season II promises to be
the fastest one participated In BY
9 high school team since the days Of
Coach King.
The Parkersburg boys outweigh
the locals. their center being espe.
cially heavy. weighing lS4 pounds
In basketball unit form, but the locals
hope to overcome this handicap ny
their speed. <. 81
The following men have been given
suits, which makes them eligible for
the game tomorrow night: Captain
Robinson, Peck, Reed Mcmillan,
Dawson, Bailey. crsary. MORRISON
and Candy. 4 x s & i. x