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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-28

when You gave me the Harsreave jot
| you gave me carte blanche" y
7 Il did, grimly But, on the other
hand. ! did not give you ten years
to clear It up in"
Have ever fallen down on a
good story" quietly.
M, can't remember" grudgingly.
We'll. II you'll have patience I'll
not fall down on this one. It's the
greatest criminal story ever handled,
but It's go big that it's going to take
time"
Gimme an outline"
y have promised not to-" with q
grinness equal to the "old mans"
If line Of this story trickles out 1t
will mean that every other paper will
be moving around. and in the end
will discover enough to spoil my end
Of it. I'll tell you this much: The
most colossal band Of thieves this
country ever saw is at one end of the
stick. And when say that counter.
feiting and politics and millions are
involved, you'll understand how big
1t is. This gang has city protection.
We are running them all into cor
ner; but we want that corner SO deep
that none of them can wriggle out Of
it,"
"Umhm. Go on ,t.>
Il want two months more"
The "old man" beat tattoo with
his fat pencil. Sixty days, then. And
If the yarn isn't on my desk at mid.
night, you"
Hunt for another job. All right.
l. came in to ask for three days
leave"
You're your own boss, Jim, for sixty
days more. Whadda y mean counter.
feiting?"
Those new tens and twenties. III
stumble on that right, why, / can turn
it over without conflicting with the
other story"
Well, 60 to it."
I'm turning in my regular work, !
day in and day out, and while doing |
it I've gone through more hairbreadth
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-28

| 6USVOUSGT WITT
the rest of the season. But of course
this depends upon whether they are
honest or in the hotel business tc
make money"
Again Braine laughed. Bring hel
back to New York alone Esculapius
and b fat check is yours. Nothing
could be simpler than an idea like
this. It's fact: no man can think
Of everything, and you've just proved
1t to me. I've tried to do general
work without aids. Olga, does any one
watch me come and 60 any more?"
mo; I've watched a dozen nights.
The man has gone. Either he found
out what he wanted or he gave up the
job. To my mind he found out what
he wanted"
"And what's that?"
Heaven knows!" discouragedly.
"Come. doctor. suppose you and I
go down to Days for little turn
at billiardsr'
Nothing would suit me better"
"All aboard, then! Goodnight,
Olga. Keep your hair on; mean your
own hair. We're going to win out,
don't you worry. In an games the min
ute you begin to doubt you begin to
lose"
That same night Norton sat at his
desk. in his shirt sleeves, pounding
away ut his typewriter. From time
to time he paused and teetered his
chair and scowled over his pipe at
the starlit night outside. Bang! would
go his chair again. and clickity- click
would sing the keys of the machine
The story he was writing was in the
ordinary routine: the arrival of q
great ocean liner with some political
notables who we're not adverse to de-
nouncing the present administration.
You viii have noticed, no doubt, that
some disgruntled politician IL always
denouncing the present administra-
tion. 1t matters not II it be Republican
or Democratic. When you are ont
Of . good job, you are always prone
to denounce. The yarn bored Norton
because his thoughts were miles
southwark.
He completed his story, yanked out
the flnal sheet. called for . copy hoy.
rose ana sauntered over to the man
aging editors door, before which he
paused indecislvely. The seld man.
had been aftef him lately regarding
the Harkreaye story, and ~ dpuhte9
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-28

One Of the Gang.
escapes than you ever heard of. They
have been after me. I've lodged fall.
ing safes; I've been shanghaied, poi.
soned; but haven't said word"
Good Lord! Do you mean all
that?"
: Every word, sir"
I'LL make it ninety days, Jim: and
II this story comes in I'll see that you
get corking bonus"
I'm not looking for bonuses. I'm
proud Of my work. To get this story
is all l want. Thatll be enough.
Thanks for the extension in time.
Goodnight"
So Florence received a long night
letter in the morning.
And the doctor arrived at about
the same tiDe. And called promptly
upon his patient.
..Fine!" he said. "The sea air was
just the thing. A doctor always likes
to find his advice turning out WE'LL"
He glanced quizzically at Florence,
who was the picture of glowing health.
Suddenly he frowned anxiously.
you need not look at me-" she
laughed. Il never felt better In all
my lKe."
Are you sure?" he asked gravely.
why, what in the world do you
meant"
He did not speak. but stepped for
ward and took her by the wrist, hold
ing his watch in his other hand. He
shook his head. He looked very
solemn, indeed.
What is IT." demanded Susan,
with growing terror.
go to your own room Immediately
and remain there for the present" he
ordered. Il must see Miss Hargreave
Alone"
He opened the door and Susan
passed out bewilderedly. He returned
to Florence, who was even moro bewil.
dered than her companion. The doc
tor began TO ask her questions. NV
she slept. Il she was thirsty. felt pains
in her back. she answered al these
questions vaguely. Not the slightest
suspicion entered her head that she
was being hoodwinked Why should
sAe entertain any suspieien9 This
deetoe. who seemed kindly and benev.
olent, who had prsacsibed Cor sasan
A bensnted hen. why shoald she
do1h& Mn! IS
n Aeaysass nahe. ian ~ what 4
u 6afk6ffs. - - - I 60
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-28

must he extremely dtiiet about h
There must be no exciteni6nt Yos
had better 30 70 your room. Ycs
must not 90 into Miss Hsrgresve's
Tell me. where have Won been7 Have
YOU been trying to DO any charitable
work among the poorer classesi r
Only once" admitted susan, now
on the verge OF tears.
"Only once Is suhicient. Come;
wen go and zee the manager ID.
gether."
They arrived at the desk, and the
manager was summoned
4 take it." began the doctor lowly.
that contagious disease. II It be-.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-28
Illustrated from Scenes In the Photo Drama Of fhs
Same Name By the Thonhouser Film Company
Copyright, 1914, by Harold NacGr.th,
By HAROLD MAC GRATH

His hair would have tingled at the
roots, however, had he known that
this same physician was one Of the
two who had signed the document
which had accredited Florence with
insanity and had all but succeeded
in making supposition fact. Nor
was Jones aware of the fact that the
telephone wire had been tapped re-
Gently. So when he finally concluded
to permit Florence to accompany Su-
san to Atlantic City he telephoned to
the detective agency to send UP a
trusty man, who was Swallowed from
the moment he entered the Hargreave
home till he started for the railway
station. He became lost in the shut.
fle and was not heard from till weeks
later, in Havana. The Black Hundred
found good profit in the shanghai.
= ing business.
Susan began to pick up, as they say,
the day after the arrival at Atlantic
City, due. doubtless, to the cessation
of the poison she had been taking
unawares. The two young women be-
gan to enjoy life for the first time
since they had left Miss Farlow's.
They were up with the sun every day
and went to bed tired but happy. No
one bothered them. II some stray re-
porter encountered their signatures on
the hotel register, he saw nothing to
excite his reportorial senses. All this,
of course, was due to Norton's policy
of keeping the affair out of the pa
pors.
Following jones' orders, they mad.
friends with none. Those about the
hctel-especially The young men
when they made any advances were
politely snubbed. Every night Flor
encc would write to her good butler
to report what had taken place dur
Ing the day, and he was left to judge |
for himself if there was anything to |
arouse his suspicious He, of course,
believed the two were covertly guard |
ed by the detective he had sent after
them.
When Braine- called up Olga he
found his doctor there.
We'll. what's the news?" he asked.
Il had better run down and inquire
how the young lady is progressing"
said the DOCTOR who was really first
rate surgeon and who had performed
number of skilled operations upon
various members OF the Black Hun
dred anent their encounters with the
police. 1--WE got Miss Florence where
you want her. It's up to you now"
she ought to be separated from her
companion We have left them alone
for whole week, so Jones will not
worry particularly. A mighty curious
thing has turned up. Before Har-
greaves disappearance not a dozen
persons could recollect what Jones
looked like. He was rarely ever in
sight What do you suppose that
signifies?"
Don't ask me-" shrugged the man
Of medicine, Il shouldn't worry over
Jones'"
But we can't stir the old fool.
We can't get him out of that house.
we tried to get that maid to put a
title something in his coffee, but she
stands of at that. She says that she
lid as she agreed in regard to Flor
,nce, but her agreement ended there.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-28
Four Carriage Churches Merc
Entered and the Bulldla1t
RAnsacked.
SACRED EMDLEMS OESTROYE1
Catholic, Episcopalian, Christian md
Presbyterian Denominations
Suffer Loss Through Acts
Of Miscreants.

vandals the other night broke iato
four Carthage churches, ransacked the
buildings and destroyed considerable
property. At the Christian church tie
intruders evidently made merry. An
empty wine bottle was found In the
parlors. where 1t was evident tAey
had consumed portion Of the com
munion bread and drank the wine.
The Catholic. Grace Episcopal and
the Presbyterian ediflces also were Wis
tied. At the Episcopal and Catholic
charches sacred eWblems were throws
about and affairs were marred. Con-
tribution boxes. hanging on the wallis,
we're robbed.
The churches, 1t is said, will combine
and offer a liberal reward for the ar
rest and conviction of the thieves.
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i
came known among your guests
would create good deal Of disturb
ance?"
Disturbance Good heavens. man
1t would ruin my business for tn,
whole season." exclaimed the astound
ed manager.
Il am sorry, but this young lady.
companion has been stricken with
smallpox"
The manager fell back against his
DESK, his jaw fallen. Susan turned
as white as the marble top.
"The only way to avoid trouble ID
to have her conveyed Immediately to
some place where she can be treated
properly. Not word to any one now;
absolute secrecy or a panic
The manager was glad enough to
agree.
"She is not dangerous at present,
but 1t Is only a matter of few hours
when the disease will become virulent.
If you will place porter before Miss
Hargreave's door till l make arrange.
ments to take her away, that will
simplify matters"
Smallpox! Susan wandered aimIess-
ly about, half out OF her mind with
terror: There was no help against
such a dread disease. Her Florence.
her pretty rosy checked Florence dis
figured for life z. :!
Miss Susan. where is F'lorence?"
20, Mr. Norton!" she gasped.
What's the trouble?" instantly
alert.
Florence has the smallpox"
Impossible! Come with me-"
But the porter, having had the
strictest orders from the manager, re.
fused to let them into Florence's
room.
Never mind, Susan. Come along
Out of earshot of the porter he said:
My room is directly above Tlorence's:
Wen see what can be done. This
smells of the Black Hundred a mile.
of. Smallpox! Only yesterday she
wrote me that she never felt better.
Have you wired Jones?
II never thought TOT"
Then l shall. Our old friends, are
at work again."
"But it's the same doctor who sent
me down here"
Norton frowned.
What followed all appeared In the
reporters story. as written three
months later. He and Susan went up
to his room, raised the flooring, cut |
through the ceiling. and with the fire
escape rope dropped below. One
glance at Florence's tear-stained face
was enough for him. Norton's subse.
luent battle with the doctor and his |
made very interesting |
'eading. Their escape from the hotel.
heir flight. their encounter with one
# the gang in the road. and Flor.
,nce's blunder into the bed Of quick
'and, gave a succession OF thrills to
he readers Of the Blade.
And all this while the million ac-
simulated dust, layer by layer. Per
laps an occasional hardy roach
over the packets, no doubt
attracted by the peculiar odor Of the
nix.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-28
Corn Show Prizes, Awarded.

In the state corn show at Columbia
the following prizes were awarded:
Silver trophy cup FOR best ten ears Of
corn, also best TEN ears Of white corr.
also best ten ears yellow corn, e. j.
Mahony, Sikeston;, best acre yield.
boys class, X. Porter Graham, Center
Vile; champion bushel. yellow corn.
F. M. Rebel, Arbella: champion bush
el white corn, J. F. Roberts, Arbella;
best ten ears yellow corn; boys class.
Clifford Clark, Rea; best single ear
and single car championship. Clark
Rebel, Arbella; best single ear white
corn, Thomas Lawson, Rea: best peck
Of oats, s. T. Mathes. Eagleville.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-28
Blowing Nose Caused Death.

DR.. I. A. Cottingham, IS. physiciAn
Of Carthage is dead after a73-day H.
ness. While. suffering from a cold Dr..
Cottingham blew his nose violently.
bursting a. blood vessel. This caused
his death, according to. the attending
physician
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-28
Warrensburs's Costly Fsre.

Warreneburo'S Costly Fire.
The collapse OF two-story build
ing. on the second door OF which q
carload Of -four had been stored,
started one of the worst fires War
rensburg has had in years. at 6 O'Clock
in the evening. The building was &C.
cupied by A. Spiess, grocer. and, the
flames breaking out in It. spread
quickly to Doolin's grocery, Hickman's
clothing. store and Montgomery & Co
lays drug store. In the same block On
West Pine street. The loss on buid-
ings and merchandise is estimated at
100000. The work of the fremen WIS
hindered by the intense cold and tie
water thrown on the buildings frsze
tn sheets as 1t fell.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-28
Journalistic Week May 3.

Journalism week this year at the
University Of Missouri, May to z, In
elusive. according to recent announce
ment, will have Made in Missouri"
program. Publishers, editors, report
ers. magazine writers, illustrators, car
toonists. special correspondents and
representatives of other fields of jour
nalism resident in Missouri or former
ly Of Missouri will constitute the
speakers.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-28
Held Up, Salisbury Depot.

A masked rObber entered the Wa
bash depot ut Salisbury. recently and
knocked ON the ticket window. When
the window was opened by d. ..
Gwinn, the night operator the robher
pointed revolver at him and demand.
ed all of his money. Gwinn gave him
SIS or $50 and a pay check for so.
Gwinn's brother. helper in the Sta
ton. was ordered to put up his hands
and turn his face to the wall. The
robber also forced the operator to
raise his hands and turn his face to
tho wall. The robber then left the sf.
fee. M .Ll-n.. -. 1---1 > W
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-28
old. ceai' Miner pesd.

Jeffer Mason. 10 years old. one OF
the oldest coal miners in point Z
service IN Missouri, was found DEAD
in his WORKING channel In the coal
mine at Bevder. Desth was caused
BY heart dieease.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-28
A Stricken Family.

Miss Martha Cole, young teacher
Of Montgomery. died and was buried
there recently. Her death was the
third in the Cole family within short
time. First the mother. then the
father, James Cole, died.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-11
Elks to Have Big
Parade Before Flag
Day Fete Sunday

Although the national anniversary of
the birth of the American flag occurs on
Monday. June H. this year. by special
permission OF the grand exalted ruler OF
the Order OF Elks. the Omaha lodge will
celebrate the anniversary one day earlier
at $3.50 p. nj. in Eanscom park.
The Omaha drum corps win give a
concert In front OF the Elks home. S1S-15-17
south Fifteenth street. at D. ms At 2:sO
D. m. the Omaha postoffice band will
give a fifteen-minute concert at the same
place. At 2;45 p. m. the parade will form
with Major f. f. sterricker. Nebraska
National Guard. officiating as marshal.
The automobile section will be in charge
OF Captain H. C.. Stein. Nebraska Ma
uonai Guard.
Those participating In the parade will
ne the Spanish War Veterans, the Naval
club of Omaha, four companies OF the
Nebraska National Guard the boy scouts.
Plattsmouth. Council Bluffs and Omaha
lodges Of Elks followed by the Grand
Army veterans, the Women's Relief
Corps and other auxiliary organizations.
the Loyal Legion. all In automobiles.
Governor John Fl. Morehead and his per-
sonal staff are expected to participate in
the parade, as will also the commission
ers Of Douglas county and the commits
sioners of the city OF Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-11
Thin Folks Who
Would Be Fat
Increase in Weight Ten Pounds or Nor.
a Physician,s Advice.

"a certainly give most ANYTHING %
ue aoIe TO fat up few pounds and stav
t .hat way declares every excessively
INN man or woman. Such a result a NOT
r,n nan1 despite past failures. Thin
people are victims OF mal-nutrit,on a
condition which prevents the fatty sIsA
ments of food from being taken I'm Nv
me blood as they are when the powers
OF nutrition are normal Instead Of get
uhG into the blood. all the fat and fiesh
producing elements stay in the intestines
until they pass from the body as waste.
To correct this condition and TO pro
Cnce healthy normal amount Of fat
cially, supplied with the power which ma
ture has denied them. This can best be
accomplished by. eating a Sargol tablet
with every meal. Sargol is a Rcientific
oEnbtnation OF slN OF the best Strength
Swing, fat-producing elements known to
tho medical profession. Taken with
meals. 1t mixes with the food and turns
the SUGARS and starches into rich. ripe
nourishment for the tissues and blood
rorted gains OF from ten 70 TWENTY-FIVE
pounds IN a single month are BY no
means infreduent. Yet. this action is per-
fectly natural and absolutely harmless
Sargol is sold by the Sherman a Nc
Connell drug stores and other good drug
gtsts everywhere and every package con-
tsins a guarantees Of weight increase or
Caution: -while sarsol has produced
remarkable results in the treatment OF
nervous indigestion and general stomach
disorders. Il should not, owing 20 its
remarkable flesh-producing effect, be
used by those who are not willing 70 in
crease their weight ten pounds or more
Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-11
Old Sea Dog from
Wales Would Enter
Uncle Sans Navy

An elderly man came into the local
navy recruiting office and expressed his
readiness to enlist in case of eventualities
with any foreign nation.
I'm IS years DID," he said, with a
strong English accent, and I'm ma
tive OF Wales. but this is my country
and I'd fight any nation for this coun-
try. LdV
Seventeen years ] followed the sea,
and be just as good today as ever.
Feel my face-that't salt water in them
cheeks Why, you couldn't cut them
checks with a sickle. Yes. sir, and can
DO anything on board a ship. know
I'm bit beyond the age limit. but in
case OF war can give a good account
Of myself.
I'm with President Wilson and with
Mr.. Daniels. who is head of the navy,
and / just want to let 'em know they can
call on me II they need men. I'd be a lot
better than lots OF these green recruits
that couldn't tell whisler-jumper from
main-topgallant studding sail boom.
even ~ | be Sc years old. Pm Just as
able-bodied as them that's thirty year
younger. Pipe this"
And the former tar forthwith did a
sailors hornpipe about the floor. while
everybody, from lieutenant down. looked
on in admiration.
After giving a brief history of his sea
life, taking about one hour, he departed,
still unconvinced that his twenty-six
years beyond the age limit for the navy
would perpetually bar him, and still ex-
pressing fervent attachment 10 the ad-
ministration and the navy department.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-11

Remnants of Csc to SOC WASH
GOODS Friday at 15c a Yard
THE lengths range from " to yards-fancy
L voles. plain ratines. mixed ratines flaxons
tissues, ginghams, plain crepes. chiffon lisse,
ETC. The most desirable patterns and col a ~
orings included in this assortment 4
wash goods that were 25c and up to i aHe.
QUO, at yurd ,,..'''....,. ...'t'....... go. -
Burgess-NGsh co.-1EAin Floor
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-11
OREGON LOSES RIGHT ARM
Mexican Leader Hit by Shell While
Directing Operations on Leon
Firing Line.
REFUGEES NEAR VERA CRUZ

WASHINGTON, June lo.-Generai obre.
Eon, CsrranSa's commanded in the fight.
ing against villa at Leon. lost his rich,
arm and narrowly escaped death BY q
she'll while directing operations on the
firing lire. according to an official dis.
patch TO the CsrranEa agency here. The
dispatch says:
"ooregon reports today that he Lost
his right arm IN battle OF Leon when a
shell wounded him while he was direet,nr
operations on the firing line. He refused
to abandon the command OF his troons
until victory was assured ana Tor this
reason tho wound all but cost him nj,
life.
When his physician told him after The
battle that he was likely to die. he said
M willing to give my life to nv
country, ard tell the first chief fell
ooinS my duty to the constitutional cause.
ooregon is now out OF danger and daily
improving.
The Villsists are being pursues and
ooregon reports that they will be unable
to make any further serious stand against
MIN as he marches north to rnarex. TIE
movement against Mexico CITY is nro.
crossing successfully, the zapataistas be-
ing routed In every engagement"
Refugees Nearing Vera CruS.
Foreign refugees from Mexico CITY
numbering $50, crossed the break IN the
railway to Pachuca yesterday en- route
TO Vera Cruz, according to advices TO
the State department today from Consul
Sillimsn at Vera Cruz. Mr.. slllIman ssId
Officers in charge OF the relief expedi-
tion sent from Vera Cruz reported annie
faculties to take all OF the refugees to
the coast. The train probably will reach
vera Cruz today or tomorrow morning
and the refugees probably will be trans
ferred Immediately to the United States
transport Buford. The Buford will ston
at Tuxpam for more refugees ~ IL has
room.
message from the Brazilian rninjstar
IN Mexico City said w. p. Moats. an
american resident, shot and killed two
Mexieans Tuesday night while they were
attempting to rob HIS house. II was the
fourth time within the last few months
that Meats house had been attacked by
robbers the message said, and he re-
peatedly had asked for police protection
Meats was arrested and the Brazilian
minister reported he had obtained his
release with difficulty.
A message from Special Agent Carotb-
ers, dated Gomez Paiacio, June Z. said
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-11
HARVEY CHALLIS DIES
AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS

Harvey Challis. 49, died Wednesday al
his home. ais North Seventeenth street
He was III since last Thursday. The
funeral will be Friday at p. m. with
services at the residence.
Mr.. Chsllis was well known here. In
former years he gained prominence as
an athlete. He had been working for
Haskell and Pullman. He is survived
by wife. William Hatch. fsther-in-lsw,
Is here from Sioux City.
William A. Chalis, formerly Of this
city. now OF st. Joseph. Mo-. is a brother.
Mrs. Robert Lindburg OF Chicago is a
sister and another sister is Mrs. ].
Beard OF 81. Joseph.