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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-04-01
CHAPTER XVI.
The Battle at the Brida

~ NE bright, keen winter day Zu-
4 dora and Mrs. Ramsay sat In
the formers room discussing
the malignancy Of the star
that lowered over Zudora's destiny. II
only she might find one bit Of CON-
plete evidence against her enemies or
some document to fully uphold her
claims! She could do nothing ut court
with these fragments, these half
law, and II did not require John
Storms legal advice to convince her Of
this fact
II Hassam All had not been a thor
ough miser all valuable papers would
have been deposited In the deposit box
at the bank. More and more she be-
came convinced that her uncle had had
sinister designs upon her life; that he
had been maneuvering to get her out
of the way 80 that he might control the
entire fortune. All she wanted was to
be mind free. Well sooner or later
something would turn up, some work
able plan. Three such men as Storm,
Baird and Hunt would find chink In
the enemy's armor.
I'm going to look through that old
trunk again." Zudora declared, rising,
"Come and help me-"
SO the two Of them dragged out the
trunk and went through everything re-
ihgiously. 80 thoroughly that a moth
could not have escaped. Protruding
from torn place In the lining zudora
came upon sheet Of paper, She stud
led the pothooks from all angles, but
could make nothing Of IT, However,
she hid It aside for Storms appraisal.
What puzzled her as much as any
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-04-01
Oriein Of MussoI Catching.

Mussel culture In France-where It
il carried on more extensively than
anywhere else-originated 30 far back
as 1895, when an Irish ship was
wrecked near La Rochelle. One OF the
rescued sailors, James Walton. being
hard put to II for a living. conceived
the plan Of setting nets on poles for
the capture Of sea fowl at night. the
muddy shores Of the bay being fire.
quented by these birds In large num-
bers. Before long he noticed that
myriads Of young musseis became at
tached to the stakes. and that, being
above the level Of the mud. these grew
rapidly. Thereupon he interlaced
branches OF trees between the stakes,
thus forming kind OF wicker work,
which also became coated with mus
sells. Waltons example was followed
by some of the natives OF La Rochelle
and an industry was started which has
now fiourished for close on 800 years.,
London Mail.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-04-01

assured Of his star as he rejoined Gyp.
Millions. luxury. all his cravings to be
gratifled!
And Zudora, flying across the smooth,
glistening surface Of the pond, began
to have hopes that her star had reach
ed its nadir and was once more ascend
ing toward the zenith. Well, perhaps
1t was. The sunshine, the exhilaration
Of the sport, the nearness Of one be-
loved. these would have set cheer into
many a heart darker than Zudora's.
When the three Of them returned TO
Mrs. Ramsay's the latter served tea,
and for an hour 1t was happy family.
Then Storm remembered the survey
map.
you'd better let me have that and
lock 1t up In my safe" he suggested.
you never can tell what will happen
these days"
But Zudora searched the leather
trunk from top to bottom IN vain.
That's funny! You saw me put It
On the top trayF"
~ did," said Storm gravely. He
went about the room examining the
windows. He left the two women and
went downstairs. On the linoleum in
the kitchen he saw muddy tracks. That
was enough. "Some one has been here
during our absence" he declared on
returning to Zudora's room. whoever
II was has got that paper. Evidently
I was watched. and when we went to
the pond the watcher came into the
kitchen window. Well. perhaps I'm to
blame, should have put 1t into my
pocket"
Meantime in Detective Hunts Office
things were being arranged for the
ascendency OF Zudora's star, which
was In truth very low.
Baird, I'm going to enter the Du
Val villa by the front door this trip"
what do you mean by that" asked
the late Hassnm Ais double.
~ mean that Pm going 10 enter In a
capacity which will excite madam's
vanity, There's no woman alive that
does not like the idea OF having her
likeness perpetuated in oil If done by a
celebrated artist"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-04-01

give up this fight until l am beaten"
She glanced at the clock. 1T is time
John was here. Why not come along
with US? The skating will be fine"
81 haven't had skates ON In an age"
protested Mrs. Ramsay.
"That won't matter; all the more fun
for you," insisted Zudora.
you're strange girl"
"In what wayT
"Why, you can throw of your bur-
dens SO quickly, without apparent eff
fort"
81 do not throw them Off; merely
refuse to let them dampen what pleas
ure can get out of life" Zudora ran
to n window. There he Is now! He's
just as patient and kindly as he can be.
And there's box under his arm. I'll
wager it's dollhouse violets. He never
forgets the fact that love flowers"
she did not notice the two men loiter-
II on the opposite side of the street,
II lclifTe and Gyp the gun man.
Storm came in. his eyes clear and his
cheeks full of color. He was bubbling
with cheer.
"All aboard! The ice will be just
splendid. Here's bunch Of violets for
you, sweetheart"
THANK you. John" Zudora pinned
the flowers against her waist. "You
are very thoughtful. after oil the trou-
BILE have caused you"
"Piflel What man wouldn't be
thoughtful II be had you always in
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-04-01
ZUDORA
In the Twenty Million
Dollar Mystery
By HAROLD MACGRATH
Copyright. 1914 and 1918. by Harold r1acGrsth

thing was the fact that the spurious
claimants had the law on their side.
Where had they secured their back.
ing? How had they learned that there
existed documents, that there were
gold and diamond mines? Hassam Ali
certainly had not con6ded these facts
to them.
There is nothing but this sheet with
the pothooks," she declared finally. 81
can't make anything out Of It,"
You poor child! Why don't you
marry your sweetheart and have done
with all thisy He has plenty for both"
"That isn't It, Mrs. Ramsay. come
from fighting stock. and will never
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-04-01

That's true enough" said Baird.
Go on. I'm Interested"
"Well, I'm going to be that celebrated
artist"
"But, Lord, man, can you paint?"
"Well enough to serve my purpose"
you're a man of many surprises"
That's high praise You used to be
that yourself"
give me all the points OF the game"
you've heard Of Jacques La Fon-
tainer'
"Yes. Just at present he's in the
trenches In Alsace."
$50 learned But Nine. Du Val will
not dig deep so long as can keep her
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the garage FIRST. but before he could
make the door they were upon him.
He succeeded in laying out two Of
them, but the largest man proved to
be a tough customer This was not
the first time Baird had felt the bear
like grip of the man.
They battled through the doorway,
along the sidewalk. until they reached
the bridge. That Baird lived to tell the
tale was due solely to the unexpected
arrival Of Zudorn and Storm. They
recognized Baird as he and his an.
tagonlst topplcd over the parnpet into
the ICY stream below. where the fight
still ragged. At length the reporter
succeeded in getting free OF the clutch
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mind? What's this? Been rummaging
around in the old trunk again2 Find
anythingT
Nothing but this sheet Of paper"
John took II why. II looks like a
map or plan OF a mine"
"a map" chorused Zudora and Mrs.
Ramsay,
"And | didn't know what II could
bew exclaimed Zudora.
I'll wager It's some data regarding
the boundaries OF the diamond mine in
Africa. Anyhow, I'd hang on to 1t,
1t may be worthless, and again It may
have value. Put It back in the trunk.
Ny rule is. never throw away any
scrap Of paper you do not thoroughly
understand. Whenever ! sign a con-
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Askina loo Much.

This Is an age Of invention" re-
marked the bumptlous philosopher
"Then," said his friend, maybe you
can cUncOct n new excuse for me TO
give my wife for not going home 10
dinner tonight"
Whereat the punctured philosopher
subsidized. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-04-01

delighted to give him as many sittings
as he desired.
Baird met Hunt short distance
from the villa, and the two of them
walked toward town.
"What luckT asked the reporter.
at was the easiest bit Of work
ever did. When you tickle woman's
vanity you blind her, I'm going TO put
up at one OF the hotels She might have
It In her mind to call me up to change
the hour OF appointment, Tomorrow
I'll begin TO outline her features. You
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Of his antagonist, who paid the penalty
for his loyalty to n bad cause.
Storm got n rope from his tool box.
This he tied to the extra tire, flinging
1t out toward Baird rs one would throw
n life preserver ut sea. Baird was all
In. He had just strength enough to
grasp the tire, and Storm hauled away
with will.
[To be Continued
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24
DISPLAY MEN PLAN
FOR DRESS-UP Week
Window Dressers Meet Last Night to
Arrange for Campaign of
Preparedness.

Plans TO persuade washingtonians to
dress UP for "Dress-up and Ffx-up and
Electrical Prosperity Week" November
3 to December 4. were made last night
by the Display Mems Section OF the Re-
tail Merchants Association at a meeting
at the association headquarters
The display men plan to make show
windows so attractive that Washing
tonians will want articles on display-and
get them to wear during the big OBJ
servance OF Electrical Prosperity Week.
Show windows will contain exhibits OF
correct dress for women and men, and
will bear placards asking Washingtonians
to dress up both themselves and their
homes
Charles J. Columbus. secretary of the
Retail Merchants. said last night that
already there has been a decided demand
for evening wear Furniture houses are
doing a better trade. he said. as a result
OF the sprucing up Of show windows.
Sunday evening 10 expected to see the
fulfllment OF the most distinctive and
picturesque window displays that the
National Capital has ever had. Mr.. Co
lumbus said.
J. NJ Carroll, chairman of the section.
presided at last nights meeting. He
read a number OF congratulatory letters
which have been received by the section
from similar organizations throughout
the country.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24
wilson MAY URGE
new INCOME TAX
President Said to Favor In
crease to Finance De-
tense Program.

President Wilson had a lengthy confer
ence with his Cabinet yesterday In regard
to the problem OF raising revenue to
finance the national defense program and
to meet the Treasury deficit.
The discussion was a general one and
did not result in the formulation OF even
a tentative revenue program for the ad-
ministration.- Two fairly definite i'm
pressions were held IN official circles last
night however, as to what the President
will do.
First. II Is regarded as probable that
the President will shoulder a measure of
the responsibility for the revenue meas
ures just as he has done with the ma
tional defense increases. This will be
indicated by the Incorporation In his
forthcoming address to Congress of
few general suggestions as to how the
reveneue for national defense may best
be raised.
Second. II is believed that the President
is strongly inclined 10 favor increases In
the tax on large incomes as a chief re-
lance for meeting the needs of the army
and navy. This plan has strong support
among the Democratic leaders OF the
House. More than one member OF the
Ways and Means Committee already has
urged 1t upon the President
Indeed. the support of the move to
lut men Ol u btdl
A considerable portion of the burden
OF taxation Iecessitated by the wal
preparedness program has attain"'l
such extensive proportions tina. little
doubt now exists that some increase
over the present rate on such incomes
Will be asked for by the preEident.
The arguments which have been made
to the White House in favor this
scheme center around the proposition
that the men of great incomes have
the most to gain In a material way
from the strengthening OF the national
defense. II is pointed out that 4 large
part of the wealth along the Atlantic
seaboard. especially in the cities
which would be most vulnerable to
attack in time of war. is owned by a
compa ratively small number OF nan.
Few OF the Administrations advisers be-
lieve. however. that the President will
rely upon the increased income tax to
provide for all OF the revenue needs Of
the government which must be consid-
cred at the next session OF Congress. The
administration faces the necessity OF pro-
VIding measures at the next session not
only to cover the $50 600 900 of additional
army and navy expenditures to be au-
thorized. but approximately $4,000. 600 now
derived from the emergency revenue tax
and a sum variously estimated from sI5.-
90. coo TO 800. coo 90 TO represent the Treas
ury deficit anticipated for the end of the
fiscal year.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24
US. GUARDING :,
ITS BUILDINGS
Armed Watchmen Patrol
Beats to Prevent Placing
of Bombs.
SCRUTINIZE VISITORS
Fanatics Feared and Col. Harris Signs
Order for Extra Precautions to
Protect Government Property.
SCRUTNIZE VISITORS

Most OF the government buildings in
Washington are now being more care
fully guarded than at any time In his
tory. 1t was learned yesterday. Oficials
refused to discuss the unusual precau-
tons that have been taken, but 1t Is
known that fanatics armed with bombs
are feared.
Col. w. w. Harris. who has charge of
the watchmen at the State. War and
Navy Building. said yesterday that he
has given an order for ali his employees
to arm themselves.
Originally these watchmen were sup
posed to be armed. but they had been
allowed to discard their weapons.
Now. however. they are all armed. and
instead of remaining at certain place
during the day they are compelled to
ak beats around the building.
Extra Police Guard Tunnels.
Every person entering any government
building Is subjected to the closest scru-
tiny. Anyone carrying a bundle or a
package is stopped and forced to give
good explanation for entering the
building
Six extra private police are guarding
the railroad tunnel leading to the s20.
10000 Union station. Supt. Keppel yes
terday denied reports that anonymous
threats to blow up the tunnel had been
received.
So far as the city Is concerned. the
chief possibilities for damage are said
to lie in the heavy cotton shipments
through here from the South and a lin
tied amount of munition shipments from
Virginia plants of the DUPONT Company.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24
COL. SIMMS Reelected
HEAD OF Volunteers
Veteran lnfantymen Hold Meeting.
Military Service Legion
Is Planned.

Col. Richard D. Simms was reelected
president of the First District of Column
bia Volunteer Infantry last night at a
reunion at National Guard Armory.
Other officers elected were Capt. Daniel
V. Chisholm, vice president: Capt. r. ].
Donovan. secretary. and Capt. Thomas
F. McAnAlly, treasurer.
A committee composed of Capt. Sheri-
dan Ferree, Col. William r Place and
Col. c. V. Sayre. was appointed to Sc
lect meeting place for a celebration
May Il. 1916. to commemorate the muster
ing in of the regiment. The committee
was also instructed to report on a plan
to take proper care of the regimental
flag.
Col. Simms. in a speech following his
reelection as president, said that plans
are under consideration Off the formation
of an organization TO be known as the
Military Service Legion of the District.
The legion will be composed of former
members OF the National Guard OF the
District, the First District Volunteer In
fsntry and the independent military Or
ganization which antedated the National
Guard and from which the guard was
formed in 1857. The object of the new
organization will be to further social &C.
quaintance among the men and to assist
as far as possible in the building up of
the National Guard and furthering meas
ures for preparedness. Facilities for rife
practice and drills will be provided for
such members as care to take part In
either.
Music by Mundelrs orchestra and re-
freshments followed the business meet
ing.
The affair was i'm charge of a commit
tee composed OF Col. r. d. Simms, chair
man: Capt. S. Feree, Capt. Thomas F.
McAnally, Capt. r. J. Donnelly, Capt. II.
Walsh, Capt. s. r. Jacobs. Ssrst r.
Lamb, sergt. r. B. LOCKER and Capt. w.
T. II. King.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24
BOARD Cannot Change
RESERVE DISTRICTS
Neither Can Ii Shift Banks From One
City to Another. Says Attorney
General Gresory's Opinion.

The Federal Reserve Board is without
authority. under the reserve act, TO
change the boundaries OF existing re-
serve districts or to shift the reserve
banks from one city to another in the
opinion OF Attorney General Gregory.
This opinion, which has been char
acterized as startling by some financial
authorities. was presented to the board
when It took up the question of its pow
er to deal with applications which had
been made for the removal Of the re-
serve hank OF the Fifth district from
Richmond to Baltimore and for changes
in the limits OF other districts.
Disclosures indicated that most In
teresting situation had developed in the
board. n is known now that some MEM
bers were considering the Visibility
Of reducing the number OF reserve dis
trtcts, with a view of adjusting the sys-
tenn TO efficiency requirements. While
the exent of that inclination Is not
known, II Is believed in some quarters
that II the board had been left free to
pursue its own inclinations and its own
ideas as to the meaning of the prOvising
of the reserve act regarding the review
ing OF the organization committee, Sec
rotary McAdoo and Comptroller Will
Jams might have come dangerously near
to seeing their findings reversed.
Stuoents OF inc reserve system beneNe
the opinion. II accepted by the majority
of the board. will have far-reaching ef-
fects. In the first place. II will throw
out OF court the application OF Pitts
burgh TO have the reserve bank OF Cleve-
land located there, and that OF Balti-
more for the Richmond bank.
II means that unless there Is a change
OF administration or a new Attorney
General is appointed. the reserve sys-
tenn will remain as 1t is now, consisting
of twelve regional districts The only
means Of altering the system will be
resort to Congress.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24

Lswton. Elisha Lee. Morton F. Leopold, W. A.
Lesher. s. d. Lincoln. n. o. Lindstrom. Anthony
r. Lucas
W. l. Mccoy. John Z. McGnth, van a. Mann
ing. J. NJ. Msrso,f. A. n. p. Maschmeyer. John
G. Matthew, Robert Mayo H., Oscar A. Mechlin.
Miller. Spencer Miller. Carlos B. Miick. Guy Z.
Mitchell. II. 7. Mominetsr. c. A. Mourhse.
Henry B. Myers
william B. Newton. George L. Nicolsou.
Frederick d. Owen.
Charles J. PanpiIl. ". Z. Parter. Charles L
Parsons. Henry B. Patten. &c. Patten. Frank X.
Patterson. Fred p Peel. Henry G. Perkins Clarence
CLIFFORD Pinchot, George S. Pope. Lsurens n.
Prior. George r. Putnam Frederick B. Pyle
Alfred II. Raynal. Wendell N. Reed, William
2. Richards. +. A. Richardson. H. c. Rtzsr. Georse
r. Roberts. William L. Ross. Finest @. Rusbsam.
Samuel Sanford. Irving R. Saum. william L.
Matthew b. Sellers. 7. r. Senior. IL. J. II. sey-
bolt. George II. shaw, William s. Sheets. John
B. shinn. L. L. Sinclair. Earl B. Smith. Georgs
Otis Smith. J. r. Smith, L. A. Sperry,, George
P. Springer. Herman Stabler. y. Charles Starr.
Henry @. Stewart, Harrison Stidham. 8. W. STRAIT
ton, c. B. striekler, Frank Sutton. walter !.
Swanton. Edwin y. Sweet
Q. Thom. Charles H. Thomas. Glsgge Thomas.
T. L. Townsend. Clinton @. Tudor.
L. d. Underwood
J. II. vavter.
d. B. Wainwright, Albert NJ Walker. GeocEe
z Walton. Horace Ward James W. Webb Philip
A Wicker. Francis Il. weeler. Edwin r. wendt
Charles V. Wheeler. Earl Wheeler. Robert y.
Frank Wright, Stuart @. WILEY. John NJ. Wilson.
Julien n. winnemore. Elliott Woods, Marx r.
Woodward. Robert s. Woodward W. A. Wool
ford. Frederic A. Young. Morris A. zook.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24
CHANGE DUE FOR NAVY COURTS.
Secretary Daniels VIII "Reform"
Trial System of Department.

Plans for radical changes in the navy's
court-martial system and addition of
fresh fuel to the personnel controversy
between Secretary OF the Navy Daniels
and Rear Admiral Bradley Fiske. retired.
were aftermaths yesterday OF the court
martiaIs acquittal OF Rear Admiral Lit
tie, retired.
The verdict generating Admiral Little
of neglect OF duty in accepting the sub
marine K-2. following that generating
Lieut.. Oak OF responsibility for the
boiler explosion on the San Diego, was
declared by Daniels today to show
necessity for reforming court-mar-
tial proceedings. He proposes that
hereafter court-martial officials must
publicly show how they voted. to fix re-
sponsibility for what the department
claims are miscarriases OF justice. Both
the Little and Oak verdicts were dis
approved.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24
TRACES HISTORY OF TELEPHONE.
/. r. Boisseau Tells Commercial
Club Members of Progress.

snder Graham Bell to the present day,
and showing moving picture films H.
Illustrative of his talk. J. z. BoIsseau,
publicity manager of the Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Company, gave
an entertaining address before members
Of the Commercial Club in the club lee
ture hall last night.
Besides the historical side. Mr.. Bois-
seau told Of the modern achievements
Of the telephone in spanning the con-
tinent with the human voice, and in
the wireless telephone, which il at pres
ent being developed for commercial
purposes. He showed moving pictures Of
construction gangs at work on the trans
continental line and gave figures show
ing the growth OF the telephone In the
capital city.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-24
HOOKING GOES
in Prize Court
State Department Officially
Advised Of Disposition Of
Seized Steamer.
CAPTURED In ATLANTIC
Britain Will Claim Germans Have In.
terest in Former Danish Steamer.
-. q Is Belief in Capital.

Formal notification has been re-
ceived by the State Department from
the United States consul at Halifax,
Nova Scotia, that the British govern
ment has decided to place the Ameri-
can steamer Hooking, of the Ameri-
can Transatlantic Steamship Com
pahy,- in theI British prize court there.
The Hooking. which was formerly Of
Danish registry. was seized by a Brit
ish cruiser while crossing the Atlantic.
Although the State Department has
not been advised of the exact nature
of the grounds upon which the seizure
is justified. II understands that the
British government offers 10 show
that the Hooking is now. or was be-
fore her transfer to American regis
try. partly owned by German interests.
The same charge is understood by
tho department to lie against the
steamer Genesee, OF the same line.
which was seized by the British and
taken to St Lucia, British West
Indies. The United States consul at
Barbados advised the department.
yesterday that he would have add
tional data to submit regarding the
circumstances of the seizure anu the
nature of the ships papers The de-
partment has not definitely determ-
ined whether to protest at this time
or await the outcome Eof prize court
proosedings. ..- =
Following a conference which he had
with the Italian Ambassador. Secretary
of State Lansing let II be known that
the Ambassador had nothing further 10
submit regarding the submarine attack
on the Italian liner Ancona, which sank
in the Mediterranean with the loss Of
a number of American lives.
The Danish Minister. who called at
the State Department yesterday inform
ed Counsellor Polk that he had received
q copy of a report made to the Danish
consul at New York by the captain OF
the Danish vessel Finland, tending to
confirm the report that that vessel was
recently chased by a British cruiser
within the three-mile limit while en-
route from New York to Norfolk.