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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-03-26

HE lost 1t in jumping the wall the
night of the robbery
Hunt did not doubt this The tracks
at the Copeland place had given evi.
dence of struggle.
"Where is his hangout?' he demand.
ed.
II don't know"
"All right" Hunt took out a pair of
handouts. want TO ride back to town
with these on instead of diamondS?"
Marie reluctantly ted him whore he
would doubtless find her lover. After
all. If Hook hadn't made such n row
over giving her what she wanted of
the loot neither would have been in
their predCameut
ITS the old Blaisdell house at High
wood
go back to your mistress and stay
there. ] cant find your phiz anywhere,
so Pm going to give you a chance.
But If you've lied to me I'll put you
over"
When Hunt reached the BlnlSdell
place he was met by Baird, more or
less Out Of wind
"Did yon get them ALP"
IAN but the ruby piece. I've an idea
that les In this joint Where's Hook"
"IIc got by me somehow, | shouldn't
wonder If that old house had dozen
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stairs. This house looks like good
hunting one Of these days"
"You would rob Copelandi" whisper
ed Bruce.
II would take the pennies of dead
mans eyes If needed them. Come
on"
The two worthless mounted the stairs
casually, but once in the upper hall
they became alert.
"lll try this room here" said Rad
clltle. 1T looks AS II 1t might be Mrs
Copelands boudoir. Cough If any one
comes in sight"
Radcliffe slipped into Mrs Copeland's
boudoir and glanced about with the
skilled eve Of Il man who finds 1t neces-
sary to observe all things. He saw the
safe In the wall and examined 1t. That
magnificent coronet ana that collaret
OF diamonds would repose in yonder
safe But 1t would be hard nut to
crack.
His glance swept over the top Of the
dresser and rested upon the little book.
Such things were generally valuable.
In a moment he WAS thumbing II.
When he came across the combination
he was delighted. He quickly trans
ferred It to slip Of paper, slowed II
away, and started for the door Just
Ms Bruce coughed his warming. He
was safely IN the hall by the time the
maid came along.
"The gentlcmen's coat room?" he
asked.
'rhe door opposite, sir"
Thanks, said Radcliffe.
He and Bruce entered the coat room
as II matter Of precaution. then went
downstairs again. Radcliffe would
have been greatly astonlshed could he
have glanced into Mrs. Copeland's
boudoir ten minutes later. The but.
Ter, having IDEAS Of hts own. was at
that moment copying down the comb.
nation Of the wall safe from the little
book the mistress had forgotten In her
hurry.
Iddora and Storm, however enjoy.
ed themselves thoroughly. What with
the music and the dancing and the
pleasure they found In each others
company the rest Of the world seemed
very well lost On the way home.
however, Zu1ora expressed her dislike
for Captain Radcliffe. She was quite
positive that she had seen him before
under mfavorable circumstances. She
wondered If Copeland knew anything
about the man.
where do you think you have seen
him. asked Storm curiously.
That's the battling part OF It.
know I've seen him. but beyond that
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u more secret passages, but couldn't
ind any Let's get back to town with
ne stun, We can come back here
alter.
When they did get back they en-.
cornlered many thrilling things rs
surprising as they were thrilling. ~.
dora and John had gone out for spin,
and the machine had broken down
near the Blaisdell place Bruce, WHO
had Witnessed the accident, made up
for the occasion and offered the hos
pitality If his home This courtesy
was readily accepted. with the result
That thc two yoeng people found them
selves prisoners Iudora was tied to
chair in the library. while Storm
was dragged down into the cellar.
Bruce was in high feather. He had
not only the ruhies, but the girl they
had been after ever since she got
away from Dr. Mann's private insane
asylum But eggs have to be hatchcd
before You can count your chickens.
Hunt ana Baird returned at once aft.
er they had given the bag of jewels to
Mrs. Copeland. They found Zndora,
TO their amazement, struggling in the
Morris chair
THE ruby coronet is behind those
antlcrs' she cried "They took John
downstairs Go 10 him quickly.
SO all the Jewels and perhaps the
most precious, Xudora were returned.
But Hunt WAS distinctly dissatisfied
with the adventure. The crooks had
Slipped through his fingers.
To BE CONTINUED.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-03-26
CHAPTER XIV.
The Robbery of tho Ruby coronet.

The Robbery OF the Ruby Coronet.
YUNT and Baird had at least
found out where the Zudora
Il mine was, but the rightful
ownership still hung In the
air. Hunt also declared that the false
claimants had been cognizant of their
trip to Montana and had tried to push
them or the board. The best thing
they now. could do would be TO wait
for some fresh move against Xudora
Sooner Or later they would make an
other attempt against her life or lib
erty. Hunt warned both Zudora and
Storm that II anything turned up Of
suspicious character to notify him at
once.
About this time Copeland, the bank
or and broker who had handled yari
Gus dep sits from Zudora and at whose
bank sic had her safety deposit box
concluded to make his wife fine
birthday gift. This gift was hand
some ccronet OF rubies. Mrs. Cope
land po sessed many splendid jewels.
but this latest addition surpassed them
all W0manlike, she wanted to show
her friends how generous her husband
was. so she decided to give dance,
Among those who received invitations
were Nine. Du Val, Captain Radcliffe
and Bruce Mrs. Copeland knew Nine.
Du Val. but not the other two. They
were bu mess friends of her husband.
and as such she accepted them.
Zud[f and Storm were invited be-
cause Ms. Copeland looked upon these
two q. lends. II had been some time
since lora and Storm had gons to
any soeN J function, and naturally she
was ext lted. She was In nowise In
mournir t"r her uncle, the late Has
sam Al ~ she had gone nowhere
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-03-26

bracelets Of diamonds She scintllat
ed, rs the saying goes.
She kept her jewels in n small wall
safe. She was giving her hair few
finishing pats when the maid entered
to announce that guests were arriy
ing. Hastily the mistress replaced In
the safe those trinketS she could not
Use and shut the door. But In her
hurry she left on the dresser II little
book which contained the combination
numbers
The moment She was gone the maid
bounced upon the book and thumbed it
hurriedly She had seen this little
book many times, but until now she
had never been able to get her hands
upon it. She knew that 1t contained
the combination CT the wall safe. She
turned her apron over and jotted down
the numerals on the linen. She re
placed the book In the Identical spot
she had found 1t and left the room.
Baird was glad to see Zudora and
Storm. He chatted with them until
the dancing began, then he wandered
out among the smokers.
Captain Radcliffe and Bruce present
~ drew together.
did you see that fellow Balrd?"
asked Bruce.
yes, and he has his eye on me- But
| don't think he connects me with the
man he met on the road to the Zudora
mines"
well, | want to keep out of his
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- 4. 4--- i-. - -
&c number Of times, and swung open
the door.
There they are, Marie. This Is the
Last job, Wen hike across the pond
and live In comfort for the rest Of our
days. l never could find out where the
missis kept that little book, and we
both fell on It last night Some luck,
eh? Thirty thousand dollars; as easy
as turning over your hand. Give me
the handbag.
He dumped the jewels into the bag,
but the ruby coronet was too large for
the receptacle.
I'll have to carry that under my
coat. Now, then, give me kiss and
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one of them. Later he would use THU
likeness as disguise.
Baird came In breezlly.
They've put me on the Copeland
robbery" he announced What dC
you think about itT'
II guess the butler is the boy
IF can land scoop on this story
my little old pay envelope will get q
boost"
You're a queer card, Baird. You've
got the stuff In you. You once lived
like prince. aud yet you're willing IL
work hard for IN honest living. Well
II the Copelands come to me I'll take
you In On it,"
"Any news on the other business"
Nothing yon can put your haDa ON,
| have Il lot Of suspicious, but I'm not
going 10 tell you what they are. i
wish I'd been ut the Copelands the
other night There might have been II
face there | could have placed"
The CLERK came In. Lady and gen
tlenan to see you, sir"
Nance
copeland,
Send them in" said Hunt, smiling
"I've an idea our friend Storm sent
them here. Don't do any talking"
"All right" laughed Baird
The upshot OF the visit resulted In
Hunt accepting the case He went up
to the house ut once AMI went oycr
the ground thoroughly he quizzed
the maid narrowly, but le was letter
perfect in her part. 81 fooled aud
dlsarmed him apparentlr but he took
careful notice Of her fea lles and her
height and color. There were TRACKS
all over the lawn 50 Il nay, in fact
that he could learn no ing in this !
direction.
That afternoon Mr. IIofi entered the
grogshop Of Mr.. Riodou grep,rt TN
barkeeppr cordially aLl proceeded .
upstairs to n room he 4 previously
engaged. There he n the maid .
Marie and they laughed yer the anc
cessful manner In which the drtrc K
tive had been fooled
Downstairs Captain Rat ia'r entered
the bar, sat down by Il window ant
ordered drink, pretend lg TO be in
terested In that morn ng'4 paper
Sooner or later he EXP led 10 en-
counter Mr.. Hook. The ,ptatn hAl
good deal Of patience W en- necessity
required 1t.
Now, one thing Detect q IIGnt iit
find, and that was Hook own mcmor
andum book. In that boo he icntnet
that the buffers 10 lat va
Riodon's saloon in RAJ ,ua lycnle
Bronx. So at the same 4 ne that Rll
clitfe read his newspapC' and Ii1al
hlrted with the maid III tair-. iiuut
and Baird stopped on the 'Dpos l,c silr
Of the street and eyed ne name 81
the saloon windows.
This is the shop, sure mou~h," dc
clared Hunt Suppose y +. stroll over
and see what's Inside
Radcliffe Glanced to lo5i ort Of
clear spot in the wind 4 and saw
them. He was In a qu ndary for
moment, But he had his Worry fpi
nothing. The detective ana the "a
porter Immediately sought the stairs
and Captain Radcliffe MS he went or
the rear door cursed himself for moi
going up the stairs himself.
There's always a slip twiXt the en-
and the lip If Marie hndnt wanted i
certain brooch which she admired
among the Copeland collection and il
Hook hadn't strenuouSly refused to
surrender 1t, they would not have quar-
relied, their voices would not hav,
risen. The sound Of their argument
was music to Hunts ears. Quickly
he selected key from his bunch OF
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skeletons, whipped It Int the lo.k
gave twist, and Shoudri Il Into lh.
room, followed by Baird
Hook, without waiting 10 Mlnirc III.
visitors names and husmr '. Iuu o..
toward Il window aud le ed Baird
followed him fearles,ly. ..
Hunt turned upon the "laid saH
dOnically.
II thought I'd find you ere. u
scooped up The stolen jewes. "Ahyrr
Ia the ruby coronet?'
81 dcn'i knnw whlmp 81 Narie
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-03-26
ZUDORA
In the Twenty Million
Dollar Mystery
By HAROLD MACGRATH
Copyright 1914 and 1918. by Harold MscCrath

for weeks. The color and music would
be Il great relief to her, She had been
through so much that she had begun
to crave little pleasurable excite
ment.
ON the night Of the dance Mrs. Cope
land decided to put ON the new coro
net, together with her colarette and
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Don't Won think yon could do some
iling with that orchestra TO improve
~ song asked the lady soIoist
"What'S the matter with IT, asked
The orchestra leader
Why, they could hardly hear my
song for that drum"
We'll, we can put in couple more
sNums"- Chicago News.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-03-26

sight. I've an Idea that he has placed
me" said the diamond smuggler
What II he has placed you? He
hasn't anything like proof
"He saw me go into DR.. Mann's front
door and out the rear. I'm certain Of
that"
III he had been certain you'd have
heard from him long before this Take
my word for 1t. Now. come along
I'm going to take a quiet stroll up
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-11-12

csc. Proiusion of the yellow beauties
were in iardinrrc~ and festooned IL
round the walls. \ great japanese
umbrella, inverted, hung over the Ia
Bile. r"pc- of flowers and trailing
vine. reaching down to the corners.
Small umbrellas. similarly decorated,
hung IN the corners of the room. The
table was cenicred witt Il bouquet al
yellow Flowers and green sprays.
while -mllaX was laid on the table H.
garland~. setting off the cut glass
bon bon dishes. like delicate tracery ;
and IN the room the guests were ser
we'd salads aud other refreshments ,
those serving being coslumed in the
Japanese fashion. After partaking
of the refreshments in the japanese
room, the guests We're invited into the
French coffee room, where Mr.. '. :.
Hills. Mrs. Tom Mister. and Mrs.
+. VI. Stced poured coffee, alternating
Il different hours.
The young ladies assisting N tbs
room were Mis- Beatrice Hills, ana
Louise ketiler. The assistants were
gowned in French costumes. Ia
aode..
Tho French "oom was beautiful, the
color scheme being red and grncn. II
was decorated with proiusiou %
red ,hrV~gnlhrnums. geranlum- md
roses SATIN ribbons holdinc great
r,rut- al 'drdineres. To dd beauty
Ia the room, the table bore delicate
center piece ON red covers, with
trailing vines.
In the trclc' loom French l.,,ir:
was served with coffee. mints
rLndi,d ginger. and other sweets.
ll.c H., other, Ills room Wa dar
kened, the red candles with red
shade ~uffusinc the room with a
warm GLOW.
Mrs. Walter Rawson and Mrs. Wal
ter Fowler had charge of the music.
The handsome gowns worn al the
reception cannot he adequately de
scribcd. The gown worn by the host
ess was beautiful creation "f hne
: Georgettc crepe. trimmed with silver
lace and fur. Her ornaments were
pearls.
Mrs. FoXworlh wore Il Nile greer.
chiffon satin gown. under black point
de csurc. with jet trimmings, II beau
liful gown of French design. She
wore pink cameo.
Miss Leonardo gown was of cream
shadow lace, with pink trimmings
She wore diamonds.
Mrs. Williams guests pronounced
her reception most beautifully ar
ranged entertainment.
Cafe Richter for service-adv. n
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-11-12
Reception


Mrs.. John $. Williams gave u bril-
liant reception At her home on Pin,
rect. Monday afternoon from 2:3O
Lnul > 80 ~ honor of Mrs W. l..
l"NWorlh nf Fl Paso, aud Ms Mae
4 onnrd of GAINESVILLE. Texas. for
which the hostcss ISSUED no invita-
lions
The reception room was decorated
With MASSES of flowrr> and vines. IN
white and green; ieslooncd around
he upper walls were carland> of white
chrv>anihemumS, and above the arch
leading into the punch room. wcr'
hJ-krl- of white tlowrr~ aud vines.
nh ~nray> of ,miay fastened wiz
.arland> of ribbons. Song bird ,
Heir cages trimmed with llower- ana
l.... and gailN tinted huitcrllic.
t.cic hung here and there to enhance
| 81" beauty of the rooms.
The parlor Mr.. Williams. assist
81 ~ Mrs FoXworth and Nj l.e"
uud. received The guests, who were
Introduced into the reception room by
Mr.. j. Is. raylor-lttle Miss Win
fired York previously receiving thei,
cards. after little Jack Foxworth had
admitted the guests at the door,
After having been received by the
hp-t .-- aud the guests of honor. the
ear~t- were invited into the punch
room by Mr.. Harry Kelly. Mrs.
sam Watkins aud Mis-, katherine
Wamcl served at the punch table.
The Punch room wa decorated in
rnk aud green, many of the beauh
fg roses and pink chrysanthemums
having been gathered from Mr. Viii
am. own garden. This room was
most artistically earlanded with the
Hover. and green trailing vines,
|lh chiy santhemums being festooned
around the room similarly to the flor
al decoration of the reception room.
The punch table was centered with i
grral boQret, and masses of flowers
and vines were banked near the hut
fl and the archways. Both the
ulnch room and the reception room
acfr darkcned and the faint glow OF
electric candles with color> to match
the floral decorations of each room
we're allowed to relieve the dusk
The guests were then ushered int,
the Japanese tea room by Mrs. +. 7
York and Mrs. Homer Reame~. whcr,
Mrs. ". T.. Holt served tea, assisted
by Mr.. II. e. Bush aud the Mhsse'
Martha. i.indaucr, Helen Ketiler
katherine l.aughrcn. and Margare
i.anehren. aud Margaret Kelly.
The Japanese room was decorate,
in yellow and green, the ehrysanth
emum being Enthusiastically Japan
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-11-12

the officer Of the Southern Nat
. a Highway Commission and the
officer of the Automobile Club of
lucrica motorcd into Denim" com
inc from Los Angelo, and going 10
Washington. u. &. They checked N
nl the Park garage saturday, eight in
pumhcr The Park garage is the of
fetal hcaduaartrr- ot the club.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-11-12

W. Z. jackson of Washington, ID. c.
visited Deming Saturday.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-11-12

". \. Simpson of De Ridder,
Louisiana. came to Demlne recently
lea look over the clt, He j. with his
father in the cattle business,
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-11-12

The Woman'~ Missionary Society of
DO Mothol.i~t church entertained
heir husbands, members of the chon,
dficsr- of the Sunday school. the
Philathca club, aud the new members
The chur Il Friday evening at the
iome of their pastor. the Rev. Z. {.
MORGAN
The house was decorated with vel
lw aud white chrys,hemums. An in.
r sling program was given rs fol
I iws: Ms. Perlina Allen, piano solo:
3. \. Schuri vocal solo; reading,
lr,. j. NJ. Perkins: vocal solo, Miss
len: this was followed by recital
ion, of funny stories by the crowd.
After the program refreshments
we're served in two courses.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-11-12

George Npanglcr was m the city
he past week from Silver City whert
he ma nialu- a garage.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-11-12

Cafe Richter for service-adv. If.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-15
HANG OUT SHINGLES
Thompson and Robertson Open Law
Office in Kansas City.

The law firm recently formed by
Fred Robertson, United States district
attorney, and William H Thompson,
United States senator, this week open
ed offices in Kansas City, Kan Sena-
tor Thompson has said goodbye to his
. old home in Garden City, while Rob
ertson has removed his family to the
mouth of the Kaw and the district at
torney's office has been taken from
Topeka.
According to gossip in political cir
cles, Senator Thompson will make his
home permanently in Kansas City,
This change will give him a residence
in a more densely populated section
of the state and improve his strategic
position in the fight for reelection to
the senate in 1918. BY removing the
district attorneys office to Kansas
City, Robertson will be able to par
ticipate in the affairs of the firm.
Then, should Thompson be beaten for
a reelection, the two men will have
probably established a profitable pri-
waite law practice to which they may
turn their attention in private life.
The Robertson family removed to
Kansas City last week. Senator
Thompson has this week changed his
address to Wyandotte county and Of
fees of the new legal firm are now
opened for business.
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SNAP SHOTS
AZ HONE NEwR.

And the outlook for better fair weat her
lie Frightening. The local weather bureau
is predicting more rain and gloomlng Gil
matte conditions
dance Tuesday night at the Moose hall.
No business session was held, the meeting
being open to everybody.
Junction City sent a large delegation to
Topeka for the big free fair. Many parties
were planning to come down later IN me h
week in automobiles but on account OF the
weather it may be necessary TO call OIL the
trip.
suit for room rent is now pending IN
Judge Nemper's small debtors court II
the case can not be settled otherwise Judge
Kemper intends to issue garnlshment-
He claims the right to do so under the
law governing his court :.
A new boiler and an engine Will De IN
stalled at the state heating plant and the
old bailers viii be repaired for the winter
The work will begin Monday ana VIII DC
cupy about three-weeks. During this time
the state house will ee 1ghtea DS be be
closed down until the work is completeu.
A charter was issued to the Topeka Ma
tional Live Stock Insurance company
stock against accident, theft or death from
any cause Five of the seven incorporators
are Topeka men. The company is cap
italized at 100000 The directors are j.
James Burns, n. Coover. of Topeka, and D
Roe of Kansas City, Mo. They also are
stockh olders, and the other two holders o.
stock in the company are T.. 5. Gray ana
Gus Knox of Topeka. White and Isaacs
hold $40 of the 1 900 shares
Students of the Topeka high school are
what they know about the Bible. The fac
ulty committee of the high school today
mailed letters to the various ministers OF
the city reminding them OF the oiIef the
the number of students taking Blble
courses. Miss Laura Ewing is chairman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-15
A. |. MCNAIR HERE
Superintendent of Fair Grounds q
Years Ago, Still a Booster.

A. l.. McNair of Arkansas City, who
has not missed fair IN topeka Tor
thirty years. is in Topeka today at
tending the exposition.
Mr.. N:cNair motored TO this city
On the trip he did rot miss chance
to boost for the free fair and carried
a huge banner on his car during the
entire trip.
The Arkansas City man has the dis
tinction of being superintendent of the
old Topeka grounds twenty-eight
wears ago. At numerous times he has
been connected with the Topeka fair
as an official.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-15

upon the shoulders of the chief of
police
The facts are that Chief Parsons has
ordered his special officers to the fair
grounds to preserve peace, prevent
gam bling and booze selling and act
under the instructions of the fair
board as mar as transportation faciIi-
ties are concerned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-15
NO PARSONS ORDER
Anti-Jitney Order Issued by Fair
Board and Not by Chief of Police

1t has developed today that the
order prohibiting jitney drivers from
entering the fair grounds and from
unloading passengers at certain points
near the fair grounds entrance, was
issued by the managers of the state
fair association and not by Chief of
Police Parsons.
Considerable complaint mas peen
registered by the jitney operators
owing to this ban and apparently the
blame has been forced innocently
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-15

and Miss Abigail McElroy and Frank w.
harrison are members of the committee.
The plan is to give high school credit for
Bible study work done in the churcnes ana
teachers approved by the Topeka training
schnol for Sunday school teachers.