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The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
CHAPTER XVII.

The professor reused himself from
what had apparently been very
gloomy reverie.
WELL" he announced, Il must go
home. 1t has been very kind of you,
Mr.. Quest. to keep me here for so
long"
Quest glanced at the clock
Don't hurry, Mr.. Ashleigh,' he
said. I'VE may get some news at any
moment French has a dozen men
out on the search and he has prom
ised to ring me up Immediately he
hears anything"
The professor sighed
"A man. he declared, who for
twenty years can deceive his master
as utterly and completely as Craig
has done me, who is capable of such
diabolical outrages, and who, when
capture stares him in the face, Is
capable of an escape such as he made
today, is outside the laws of prob
ability. Personally, l do not believe
that l shall ever again see the face
of my servant, any more than that
you, Quest, will entirely solve the
mystery Of these murders and the
theft of the Rheinholdt jewels. What
can we do against men who have re-
volving staircases and trolley-loads
Of river pirates waiting for them?
You may be a scientific criminologist,
Quest, but that fellow Craig is a
scientific criminal, if ever there was
one"
Quest crossed the room towards his
cigar cabinet, and opened it. His little
start was apparent to both of them.
Lenora laid down the bag which she
had just lifted up. The professor
leaned forward in his chair.
What is it, Quest?" he demanded.
Quest stretched out his hand and
picked up from the top of the cigars
a small black box! He laid it on the
table.
UNLESS | am very much mistaken"
he said, "it is another communication
from our mysterious friend"
Quest removed the lid from the
box and drew out a circular card.
Around the outside edge was a very
clever pen anu INK shetCH OF llfe-
buoy, and inside the margin were
several sentences of clear handwrit-
ing In the middle was the sigma
ture-the clenched hands, Quest
read the message aloud:
In the great scheme Of things, the
Supreme Ruler of the universe d.
vided an inheritance amongst his
children. To one he gave power to
another strength, to another beauty,
but to his favorte he gave cunnino.
They all .1oked at one another.
What does it mean?" Lenora
gasped.
"A lifebuoy!" the professor mur-
INJURED.
They both stared at Quest, who re-
mained silent, chewing hard at the
end of his cigar
Every message" he said, speaking
half to himself, has had some sig
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11

Ihe tug was swung TOunQ ana tQey
ran up alongside. The man with the
beard leaned over
Say, what's your trouble?" he de-
manded
The inspector stepped forward.
Il want that man you've got under
the tarpaulin,' he announced.
Say, you amt the river police?"
I'm Inspector French from head
quarters" was the curt reply THE
sooner you hand him over, the better
for YOU
do you hear that, O'Toole?" the
other remarked, turning around. Get
up you blackguard."
A man rose from underneath the
oilskin. He was wearing Craig's
clothes, but his face was the face of
stranger AS quick as lightning Quest
swung round in his place
Hes fooled US again!" he ex-
claimed Head her round. captain
back to the Durham!"
The sailor shook his head.
We've lost our chance. guvnor,"
he pointed out. Look"
Quest set his teeth and gripped the
inspectors arm. The place where
the Durham had been anchored was
empty. Already, half mile down
the river, with a trail of light behind
and her siren shrieking, the Durham
was standing out seawards.
ITO BE CONTINUNDl
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-29

BECKER TO DIE TOMORROW
WIFE COLLAPSES
I New York, July 29.-LeUt. Chas.
Becker, twice sentenced to electric
chair for the murder of Herman Ro-
seminal, gambler, must die tomorrow
/ morning at 5:45. His motion for
new trial on the ground of newly
discovered evidence has been denied
by Supreme Court Justice Ford, and
Gov. Whitman has declared he will
not interfere, as he is convinced of
Becker's guilt.
Justice Ford upheld all the con-
tentions of Dist Atty Perkins in re-
gard to the newly-discovered evil
dence offered by W. Bourke Cochran,
chief counsel for Becker. Becker's
statement containing the first definite
news of the meeting he had with Big
Tim Sullivan the Sunday night be-
fore the murder is discarded as not
newly-discovered because Becker
knew of it at the time of his first
trial.
In the death house at Sing Sing
prison Becker received the news
calmly.
"I had been hoping against hope I
would win and am disappointed, but
I am not afraid to die he said.
Shortly after Becker had eaten his
breakfast this morning he was taken
to the bathroom for his last shower.
While he was away his narrow cell
was given close search to make GER
tain he has not seCreted anything
with which he might commit suicide.
His books were taken out, as we're his
papers, pen and other belongings.
But one thing was left in his cell.
Hung on the wall at the head Of his
cot is a picture of his wife. Becker
did not ask to have it left. The guards
merely looked at it, then looked at
each other and went on.
Albany, N. Y, July 29.-Mrs. Beck
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-29
0'HARA ON REDFIELD BOARD
ALL CRITICS TO APPEAR

cepted the position as third member
of Sec'y Redf1eld's commission ap-
pointed to investigate, the Eastland
disaster, which began hearings to-
day. At first he refused, but finally
needed the urgings Of Chicago labor
leaders. The other members Of the
committee are Harry A. Wheeler and
Marvin B. Pool.
Pool is associated with Butler
Bros, which once refused to sell
goods to union cooperative stores.
Wheeler stands too close to Rockefel-
Ter to suit labor.
Redfeld announced that everybody
who had criticised the federal in
spection service would be summoned.
This is taken to mean that States At
torney HOyne, who said the inspec-
ton service of lake steamboats, was
rotten" and a "ghastly farce" will
be asked to appear.
-O-O-
FEELING IN GERMANY OVER U. S.
NOTES TENSE
Berlin, via The Hague, July o.
There is no chance to doubt that
situation growing out of new diff
ferences between U. S. and Germany
is regarded here as extremely serious.
Americans in Berlin who are in touch
with American embassy know that
feeling there has become extremely
grave.
Ambassador Gerard in his dealings
with foreign Office has adopted firm
attitude, indicating, in effect, that
Iusitania incident is closed as far as
he, speaking for U. S. government, is
concerned; that he expects to have
nothing further to communicate to
Germany on the subject.
THE FAMILY SKELETON
Grandson. - Well, grandpOp, I've
discovered that we are descended
from a foreign nobleman.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-29
THE FAMILY SKELETON

TII FITVII . 0TNI@E@I@ N3IN
Grandson - Well, grandpOp, I've
discovered that we are descended
from a foreign nobleman.
Grandpa Hardscrable-Wel, p'raps
we're right, Jimmy, but tn family's
been respectable ever since I kin re-
member.-Puck. '...
The Wrangell sentinel., 1915-07-29
STRENGTH OF HUMAN BONES.
More Powerful In Some Ways Than
 the Stanchest Oak.

the Stanchest Oak.
 Human bones are really tremen, dousy strong and possessed of mar Yeous resisting power. indeed. the uo.es of the fuirest. most delicate ,"akiIg woman are stronger than the strongest oak.
 of course bone is hollow, and that is one Uf the chief reasons l. resisls such extreme weights. For instance, q small bone which is no more than a square niliimeter in diameter will hold u suspension without breaking some thirty-tve pounds Nhile q stick of best oall of similar width will not hold more than twenty pounds. Indeed, the average bone of the average man is stronger by one huif than that of solid oak
 1he principle on which our bones are constructed, being made hollow and conSeQuentiy stronger thun if they were solid and heavier. is the same mechanics have followed tie word over. Constructive engineers employ tubes instead Of solid cylinders.
 In the case of animals thousands of ye&rs ago one reason of their bulky frame Is attributed by scientists as due to the fact thei, bones were solid and added to their weight Chicago Tribune.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1915-07-29
Curiy Hair,

Curly hair is constitutional. heredi tary phenomenon The curly hair cur's because 1t is fiat. Straight hair IS cy!iE dricaI Being flat. the hair las natu- ral tendency to assume spiral shape Cutting has no effect. us the cause of the datness lies in the shape of the fol, licle. Hair issuing from slnntfns crooked follicle Is bound to be fattene0 and twisted
The Wrangell sentinel., 1915-07-29
Tribune.
@auxits Powder,

Rauyite powder, the chief ingredient In all cutting wheels in cut glass fac. tories, is found only in Russia and Vir. ginia. The Russian beds, however. are being rapidly depleted. The wheels gre made at Niagara Fails. They last only few weeks.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1915-07-29
HIS JOB WAS SHhKY.
So Callahan Put a Couple of NsiIe ta
 to Hold It Gown.

This interesting narrative was re vealed in Il conversation between the conductor and another railway era pioyee in the early morning hours the other day on a Smith street car:
 "Is Callahan on the road yet:'
 Sure He's got steady run on No S2,944."
 But I thought he got into trouble"
 "He did He struck butchers wagon some time ago
 "Thats bad
 "Divvel bit Callahan thinks SO"
 "And why?"
 You know when q mptornhn hits anything and it is his fault he has to pay for it. dou't you?''
 Sure, the company takes doiiar week out 0f his envelope uDii il le paid up"
 Right you are. We'll. q cold winter is coming on. and Callahan thegGit | was time to lit something, Sc .s n.t butchers wagon"
 Make me wise. will you
 Its this way Ever since he has been here Callahan has been shakT about holding his job One day .Ic d5d $10 worth of damage to the back Of an urdertaker's wagon. smashed 3 glass or something ike that"
 "Yes'
 "Ee was told he would have to pay a dollar week until the danage way made good"
 pictosraph's Wide Range.
 K. Nj. Turner, inventor of the dicto graph. which he says has been mis. spelled dictagraph. gave a denonstra. ton of the various ways in which the device could be practically utilized in New York recently.
 ''The dictograph." explained the in. ventor, "has been known as detective device. This is the first public demon. stration ot its everyday commercial! importance. With our commercial de- vice business man simply lifts lever and talks to one. two. fifteen or hun dred people. as he chooses at one time. Each party to the conversation is seat. ed in his own office, which may be in the same building or several blocks away. Nobody is obliged to hold transmitter or receiver They talk back and forth as though seated in the same room. The detective value of the de vice consists of the fact that the trans miter weighs only six ounces and can be concealed easily. It can be installed tn four minutes by an expert and can be wired so as to transmit spoken words for more than . mile"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1915-07-29
The Railway Beetle,

In Paraguay there is found ''ruil- way beetle" kind of slowworm. which elniis strong red light from head to tail. but also a green light along each side of its body.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1915-07-29
SicilY's Sulnhur

The islano of Sicily boasts nearly 500 sulphur mines
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17
NiZiNA MINING MEN
 BUSY HYDRAULiCkING

c. A. Harmon, of the firm of Har- mon & Deever, returned on the train this afternoon from a trip to the min ing operations in the Nizina district. MT Harmon reports the H. & D. drill that Sam Sanderson is working on Chittitu Creek to be giving perfect satisfaction, and that the Made in Cordova" product is attracting much attention among the hydraulic miners.
 He reports everyone as busy along the creeks, Sanderson has ten men working above Andrus on Rex Creek. Andrus has about 25, and has four men on Rex just above the fork of the Chittitu. Schlosser has four men on the Chittitu just below the fork, and Mir Harmon believes that they will all take out good money this season.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17
GERMAN PRINCE GIVES PRAISE
 TO ALLIES

VIENNA, June 17.-In an inter- view published in the Neue Freie Presse, the Crown Prince of Bavaria said that while he regarded Joffre as the most talented of the generals of the allies, he attributed the advance on the Marne to the skill of General French. As to Lord Kitchener, he re- marked: q do not know him person. ally. He appears a capable organizer. He proved that in Egypt. and one must do him this justice during the present war"
 The Crown Prince said the British losses at Neuve Chapelle had been enormous, adding: Its retention had no particular value for us, but we do not surrender such positions off hand because the hostile press would then announce a great victory"
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17
GERMANS NEAR LEMBERG
 EXPECT CAPTURE JULY 1

LONDON, June 17.--The Austro- German forces under General MacKensen already than half way to Lemberg from the San river. The Russians, who have been attempting to check his advance, have been continually compelled to fall back and the Teuton keeps forcing his troops ahead, firm in the determination to make good his promise to recapture Lemberg by Juyl l. So far nothing has occurred to upset his plans, and unless the Russian forces show decided reversal of form they will have practically lost all the Gaician terri tory they captured at heavy cost earlier in the war.
 The Russian general staff has been trying to divert Mackensen from his course by attacking the German line in force at other points Along the Dniester the Teutons have suffered some slight reverses, but not enough to check the German drive to offset the advantages gained by Mackensen in Galica.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17
BRITISH WARSH|P SUNK
 REPORTS TURK AVIATOR

AMSTERDAM, June 17-A dispatch received here from Constantinople says that a Turkish aviator flew the allied fleet recently and noticed British warship of the Agamemmon type aground The deck of the vessel were almost submerged, and she was heeled well over, presenting every appear ance of being permanently out of commission. There has been a rumor current for some time that the Agammemon sunk in the Dardanelles but the British admiralty yesterday officially denied the rumor.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17
ITALIANS REPORT PROGRESS
 SLOW ADVANCE ON TRIESTE

ROME, June 17.-The Italian war office gave no details of the operations of the troops in the official statement issued this morning. They claimed success for their forces at various places but did not show that any actions of importance had taken place. The advance of the army on Trieste continues slowly. Nabresina has not yet been taken. In Trent, the Austrian army which went to the aid of Rovereto has arrived at that city, which is now strongly fortified and in condition to resist the Italian advance vigorously.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17
AMERICAN WRITER KILLED
 FALL FRENCH AEROPLANE

PARIS, June 17.-Henry Beach Needham, the well known American writer and novelist killed today in falling military aeroplane. Needham had joined the aviation corps of the French army, and had become one of the most dependable armen of the corps The machine was crushed to bits when it reached the ground, and both Needham and his mechanican were immediately killed The wreck of the craft complete, that it was impossible to tell by an examination just what caused the accident although it is believed to have been motor trouble.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17

The Mariposa left Skagway at G:15 o'clock yesterday evening and should reach Cordoya about a. m. tomorrow morning. She is bringing six days mails from Seattle. The passengers for Cordova are N. D. Mcclellan, R. Mcclellan, c. Nj. Frazier, Edw. liar wood, Wm. Gregory, Jerry Perry and John Pierson.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17
DNTROLLER BAY PARTY LEAVES
 I ] ] A '

The party of government men Ter MT. Brown and Captain Porter, are going to Controller Bay to Ike observations and soundings for report to the government relative the availability of that place for a Dor and outlet for the Boring River Il, planned to leave Cordoya on the rthland at o'clock this afternoon. There are six men in the party, ich will be taken over by the North i'd. Besides MT. Brown and Captain rter, Fred Schringer will go along
 cook for the expedition, and the lers are W. Todd, Pete Forberg, of rtage Bay, and Oscar Breius. For rg has his own launch along.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17

Mrs. A. J. Adams will return to Cor doya on the Watson tomorrow morn ing from Anchorage where she went to give the bride away at the wedding of Miss Nellie Crabb to l.. K. McCul- lough.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17

The train arrived from Chitina this afternoon about o'clock with ten pas sengers. Two cars of canned salmon from the cannery at Abercrombie and ten cars of ore from the Kennecott mine.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17

Jack Dalton, P. w. Lee. superin- tendent of the Canoe Pass Cannery Co.,, and Secretary Carpenter of the Company returned this afternoon from visit to Abercrombie
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17
RUSSIANS RETIRE CAL|C|A
 GERMANS CONTINUE ATTACK

BERLIN, June 17.-The Germans officially announced that as result of the successful German attacks near Senawa, the Russians have abandoned their positions at that place and have retired in the direction of Tarnogrod The retiring movement in Galicia is tending to take northerly direction from Sipnawa
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17
ALLIES ADVANCE IN FRANCE
 CLAIM GENERAL PROGRESS

LONDON, June 17.-The allied troops on the western battle front have resumed the offensive No details of the movement have been made public but it is not thought that the offensive has assumed general nature as yet Nothing has been announced except that the French war office claims progress at several points
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17
FOR SALE

Mrs. T. J. Erickson wishes to sell a one-fourth interest in Lucky Strike mine, which ore shows up well. Full given at A. J. Adams office.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17
GERMAN SUBMARINE SINKS
 BRITISH STEAMER TROFFORD

LONDON, June 17.-Another British steamer has fallen victim to German submarine. The attack took place in the North Sea today resulting in the sinking of the steamer Traford None of the crew perished
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17
BULGAR|ANS GET ORDERS
 RETURN HOME TO FIGHT

. SAN FRANCISCO, June 17.-The Bulgarians who reside in this city have all received orders to return to their country at once prepared for army service. When some of the Bulgarians were ques- toned about their orders they said it supposed that their country was about to declare war upon Turkey.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17

hand by the iron chink at the cannery and came in on the train this after noon for treatment.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17

Sam Blum and Geo. c. Hazelet will be passengers for Anchorage on the Mariposa tomorrow morning.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17

Frank Marshall returned from Mile 121 on the train this afternoon after ending his employment up the line.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17

One of the employees of the Hanley cannery at Mile 55 was injured in the
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17

Read tue Times, Daily and weekly
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-17

All the Real News in the Times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-18
OFFICIALS DON'T EXPECT GERMANY
 WILL SURRENDER
State Department Officials PeSsimistic Over Situation
 with Germany.

Washington, May 17.-Officials of the state department were inclined to. day to take rather pessimistic view of the Americana -Germanic situation. They expressed the opinion that the chances of g. diplomatic settlement of the difficulty seemed to be decreasing. One official said there was not ''the slightest ground for optimism An other said the optimism of the past few days has been misplaced
 An official whose opinion carries weight because of his close relation to President Wilson said that if Ger many should renew her proposition to the United States to induce England to permit foodstuff to get into Ger many, the proposition should have to be rejected. He said on this point:
 "The United States would have to bear in mind that in the civil war it pursued policy of starving the ene- my. The federal government, of course, established a blockade for that purpose, but Great Britain also has established blockade. Her blockade is of a kind which sets a new precedent, but the British claim is it is justified by the employment of the submarine in modern war fare"
 There is no official confirmation here of the report that President Will son is meditating g. new note to Great Britain on her general lines of activities in the detention of Ameri- can ships and American cargoes.
 That the discussion growing out of the various phases of the British or der in council is still going on. is evil denced by the fact that British off cials, even today, were discussing with the state department payment for de- tained cargoes.
 It was understood that at the time of Great Britain's declaration of pur- poce in her order in council, the United States would again send note to Great Britain dealing with the rights of American ships and ship ments. and especially as to articles which Great Britain has declared to be contraband. That note has not been sent
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-18
ITALY DECIDES THURSDAY FOR
 PEACE OR WAR
Expected Deputies to De- clare for Intervention by
 Unanimous Vote.

Rome, May 17.-Italy's decision for peace or war will be made on Thursday, when the question will be submitted to parliament.
 Competent judges declare the chamber will declare en masse for intervention.
 It is rumored that two special trains are held in readiness for sthe departure of Baron von Macchio, the Austrian ambassador, and for Prince von BeulOw, the kaiser's representa- tive here.
 Formal announcement that Premier Salandra would retain his office, which was expected tonight, has been delayed because, it is said. it will mean the immediate departure Of the two amba assadors.
 The Austrian and German embas- sies are under strong guard to pro- tect them from attacks. The vatican is also guarded.
 Baron von Macchio today formally asked Baron Sonnino to confirm the reported agreement between Italy and the allies. Baron Sonnino's re- ply has been delayed, owing to the cabinet council.
 Italy will not recall her Gmbassa- dors in Vienna and Berlin before Prince von Beulow and Baron von 'Macchio ask for their passports.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-18
MONDAY CHOSEN .''' AS TIME TO HEAR E::,AR
 FRANKS PETITION
Governors, U. S. Senators
 and Congressmen Appeal for Clemency.

Atlanta, Ga, Mae17.-May 31. was designated, as date for a sp@ial hearing~nf Leo lM Franks appeal for communication of sentence, following an informal conference this after noon between R. R. Davidson, chair man of the commission, and Harry lAlexander, Franks lawyer.
 The date of the special hearing is a week before the session at which the hearing would have come in the regular course.
 Today's mail brought more than 75,OOO letters and many telegrams begging clemency for Frank, among them pleas from United States senators, governors, members of con- gress and others among the most prominent citizens of the United States.
 1t has almost universally been the custom that the governor of one state should remain silent regarding the problems with which the governor od another state has to deal, particular ly with extending clemency, and this is probably the first instance of such petitions from one. governor te another.