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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-29

like new girl and am now relieved
of all these troubles. hope all young
girls will get relief as have, never
felt better in my life."-Mrs. JOHN
TETREAULT, Box 116, Sterling, Conn.
Massena, N. Y.-"I have taken Ly.
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and highly recommend it. If anyone
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her about my case. was certainly in
a bad condition as my blood was all turn.
ing to water. Ihad pimples on my face
and bad color, and for five years had
been troubled with suppression. The
doctors called it Armenia andsExhaus-
ton, and said was all run down, but
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound brought me out all right. - Miss
LAVISH MYREs, Box "a, Massena, NY.
Young Girls, Heed This Advice.
Girls who are troubled with painful or
irregular periods, backache, headache,
dragging down sensations, fainting
spells or indigestion, should Immediately
seek restoration to health by taking Lyt
dia E. Pinkhaln's Vegetable Compound.
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rapid orders Camels appeared from
snr some invisible place; Men, already on
norsenack, were galloping hither and
tnlther, collecting firearms and spare
anmunition. Packhorses were being
ioaoed. tents rolled UP.
seems 10 me there's move on
guest muttered, as they rose to their
ieet' i wonder II we are in It."
moment or two later Craig np-
preached them. He came with his
snoulder stopped and his eyes fixed
upon the ground. He scarcely raised
them as he spoke.
word has been brought to the chief"
ne announced. that the Arab who es-
Caped from the caravan has fallen In
WIN an outpost OF British soldiers. They
nave nave ALREADY started in pursuit of us.
Inc Mongars will take refuge In the
! Jungle. where they have prepared hiding
places. We start at once"
| auired
Il endeavored," Craig continued, ito
persuade the chief to allow you to re-
main here, when the care OF you would
deyolve upon the English soldiers. He
| ana Feerda. however, have absolutely
refused my request. Feerda has over
heard some Of your conversation, and
the chief believes that you will betray
us. You will have to come, too"
say, you mean" Laura exclaimed
that we've got to tramp into what you
call the Jungle. and hide there because
these thieves are being chased"
Craig glanced uneasily around.
Young lady" he said. you will d.
we'll TO speak little here. They have
! long ears and quick UNDERSTANDINGS
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Of robbers. They only remember that
they are the descendants OF an imperial
race. and what they take by the right
OF conquest they believe Allah sends
them. You must do the bidding of the
chief"
He turned away towards where the
chief and Feerda. already on horse
hack, were waiting for him. quest
leaned towards the professor.
Say" he suggested. why not tackle
the chief yourself? Here he comes now.
Craig may be speaking the truth, but.
on the other hand. it's all to his in
tevests to keep us away from the sol
diers.'
The professor rose at once to his feet
and stepped out to where the chief was
, giving orders.
! Chief" he said my friends desire
me to speak with you. We are worn
out with our adventures. The young
ladies who are with us are unused to
and III prepared for this hard life. We
beg that you will allow US to remain
here and wait the arrival of the English
soldiers"
The chief turned his head. There was
little friendliness In his tone;
Wise man" he replied; y bn have 's sent "'1,
honored guest ! tcn you frankly that
| I am not satisfied with the explanations
II have received of your presence here.
Feerda leaned forward, her beautiful
!
"Ah' hut l know, she cred, they
: would bring harm to the master.
can read it in their hearts as have
heard It from their lips.
the chief declared Back. wise man
and tell your friends that you ride
/ with us tonight. either as guests OF
captives You may take your choice.
! The professor returned to where the
others were eagerly awaiting him.
! girl. who is clearly enamored of Craig
suspects us. So does the Chief. Per
haps, secretly. Craig himself Is unwilling
TO leave us here; The chief " never
We 60 either as his captiyes or his
guests. I have heard It said" the pro-
lessor added grmly. that the Mongars
never. keep .captives longer than twenty
four hours"
They all rose at once to their feet
and a few moments later horses were
brought. The little procession was al
ready being formed in line. Craig ap'
preached them once more. ~,
middle of our caravan" he directed
The chief does not trust you. II yor
value your, lives, you VIII do as Eol
are bidden."
gle" Lenora sighed.
Gives me the creeps," Laura ad-
nitted, as she climbed upon her
horse ANY wild animals there, pro-
fessor?"
The professor became more cheer
full
"The animal life Of the region we
are about to traverse" he observed
as they moved off rs In some respects
familiar 10 me. Twelve years ago
devoted some time to research lit
tie to the westward OF our present
route. I will. II you choose, as ""
ride, give YOU brief account OF
some OF my discoveries"
The two girls exchanged slances
Quest who had intercepted them
turned his horse and rode In between
the professor and Lenora.
GO rirht ahead. professor" he In
vited "FortunatelY the girls have
both mean TO go to sleep"
IAN Intelligent listener of either
sex" the professor said. amiah,N
"will be q stimulus to my mem 0ry.
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tie group OF Monsars were talking to-
gether.
Il wish that beautiful girl would come
and let us see her again" she murmur-
ed
She" the professor explained. lis the
chiefs daughter. Feerda. whose life
Craig saved"
And from the way she looks at him."
Laura observed, Il should say she
hadn't forgotten 1t, either.
The professor held up warning fin
ger. The girl herself had glided to their
side out of the shadows. She faced the
professor. The rest OF the party she
seemed to ignore. She spoke slowly and
My father wishes to know that you
are satisfied? ?" she said You have no
further wants."
None" the professor assured her.
We are very grateful for his hospital
it,, Feerda."
Won't you talk to us for a little
The girl made no responsive move
ment. She seemed, II any thing. to
thrown back. her dark eyes were filled
with dislike. She turned suddenly to the
professor and spoke to him in her own
language She pointed TO the signs upon
the tent, drew her finger along one Of
the sentences, flashed fierce glance at
them all and disappeared.
Seems to me we are not exactly pop
ular with the young lady, Quest re-
marked What was she saying, profes-
sor?"
She suspects us" the professor said
slowly, of wishing to bring evil to
Craig. She pointed to a sentence upon
the tent. Roughly II means Gratitude
Is the debt OF hospitality. am very
much afraid that the young lady must
have been listening to our conversation" "
Lenora shivered.
TO think OF any girl" she murmured
caring for a fiend like Craig"
Before they knew II she was mere mere
You call him evil, he who saved your
lives. who saved you from the swords Of
my soldiers" she cried. Il wish that
you had all died before you came here.
I hope that you yet may de
She passed away into the night; The
professor looked anxiously after her.
1T is a humiliating reflection, he
said. but we are most certainly IN
Craig's power. Until we have been
able to evolve some scheme for liberia
ting ourselves and taking him with us,
Is possible. I think that we had better
avoid any reference to- him as much as
possible. That Young woman is quite
capable of stirring up the whole tribe
taiitW would pass II they suspected we
meant evil to Craig. and they have
an uely way of dealing with their enc
mics. All. Listen"
The professor SuuueHiS iedHtu loT-
! ward. There was queer change in his
face. From somewhere on the other
side of that soft bank OF violet dark
ness came what seemed to the clear
low crv Of some animal.
1T is Mongar cry OF warming" he
said hoarsely Something Is going to
The whole encampment was suddenly
in a state of activity. The Mongars
ran hither and thither, getting together
their horses. The chief, with Craig by
| his side, was standing on the outskirts
Of the camp. The cry came again this
lime much louder and nearer. Soon they
horses hoofs salloping across the soft
sands, then the slssIm9 st,I9ocf, Of White ilt gar
! in the edge of the little circle of light
thrown by the fire. They saw a mar
lean from his horse run 3nrt3 to II the CHIEF
bend double In some FORM ot salute
! chief listened with no sign of emotion
| but In a moment or two he was giving
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man with long, gray beard; behind,
three Mongars, their rifles already TO
their shoulders. The chief wheeled UP
PAGES of the little party.
White! English" he shouted. Why
do you seek death here
He waited for no reply, but turned TO
Rard s t their res Sheh KEN Mere ted wh tH
an odd sort Of bayonet, drawn back for
the plunge. Quest, snatchng his field
| glasses from his houlders. swung them
| by the strap over his head. and brought
liant The man reeled and his rife fell
from his hands. Quest picked 1t up. He
stood guard. The other two Mongars
swung round towards him, raising their
their last second had come. Sudden
| ly Craig who had been a little IN the
rear; galloped. shouting. into the line
stop" he ordered. Chief, these
people are my friends. Chief. the word -
The chief raised his arm promptly
The chief listened to him, and nodded
little party. He saluted the professor
gravely and talked to him In his onw
language The professor turned to the
others
The chief Apologies for not recog-
nizing me-" he announced. 1T seems
that Craig had told him that he had
come, to the desert for shelter. and he
order for the stack upon us, that We
we're his enemies He says that we are
welcome to go with him to his encamp-
quest stood for moment irresolute.
Seems to me were in a pretty Ak"
| he muttered. We've got to owe our
! lives to that fellow Craig anyway. and
how shall we be able to get him away
! from them goodness only knows"
| ''l hat Is for la ter the professor said
graveiy;. "At present thtnk ~ we can, can.
not do better than accept the hospitality
suspicious, heard him ask Craig why
! If these We're his friends, he did not
Craig turned slowly toward them, It
thin and worn, there We're hollows in
his cheeks, dun light in his sukcr
eyes. He had the look of the hunted
animal. He spoke to them in a low
tone.
1T Is necessary" he told them, that
you should pretend to be my friends
The chief has ordered two of his mer
to disn;oynt. Their rS Ponies Ponies are for The
you among the captured ones from the
caravan yonder'
SO we meet at last, Craig the pro-
| fessor said sternly.
Craig raised his eyes and dropped
them again. He said nothing. He turn
ed instead once more toward Quest.
! Whatever there may he between us.
he said. your lives are mine at this
moment if | chose to take them. Fol-
the sake of the women, do as ! ad
wise. The chief invites you to his en-
campment as his guests.
1hey all turned toward the chief, who
remained a little on the outside of the
circle. The professor raised his hat anC
spoke few words in his own language
then he turned to the others,
Il have accepted the invitation of the
chief he announced I'VE had bet
ter start"
:
This may not be Demonico's'
Laura remarked, a few hours later, wifi
, little sigh of Contenment, but believ,
: me that goat-stew and shcrbet TASTED
better than any chicken and champaign,
ever tasted .
| And ! don't quite know what tobacco
this is" Quest added, helping himself tc
one of a little Pile Of cigarettes whicr
, had been brought in to them, but il
tastes good
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They moved to the opening CT tne
tent and sat looking out across t tne
silent desert Laura took the flap OF tho
canvas In her hand.
What do all these marks mean
she asked.
They are cabalistic signs" the pro.
fessor replied. part Of the language on
the tribe. They indicate that this ls the
guest tent, and there are rev mus
virtues Of hospitality Out in the desert
there we met the Mongars as foes, and
we had, / can assure you, 9 very mar
row escape of our lives. Here, unoer
the shelter Of their encampmcnt' rs
very different matter. We have eaten
their salt"
ITS strange position" Quest re-
marked. noodily
Lenora leaned forward to where a lit
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except a single half-flled tin of drink
ing water. They moistened their lips
with this carefully. Quest with the
camphor in his hand. They found II
good, however, thoush lukewarm-
Laura produced a packet Of chocolate
from her pocket
ITS some breakfast. this" she re-
marked. as she handed 1t round. Let's
get a move on"
And II I may be permitted to make
the suggestion" the professor advis-
ed, mot too much chocolate. 1t Is
sustaining, I know, but II encourages
thirst, and 1t Is thirst which we have
most to-from which we may suffer
most Inconvenience"
"One; two three-march!" Laura
sang out. Come on, everybody"
They started bravely enough, but by
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See the fight is all over.
Those fellows we're no match for the
Mongars. Most of them have fed and
left the caravan"
The fight was indeed over. Four OF
the Mongars had galloped away in pur-
suit OF the Arabs who had been the
temporary escort Of Quest and his com
panions. They passed about hundred
yards away. waving their arms and
shouting furiously. One Of them even
fired shot, which missed Quest by
only a few inches.
They say they are coming back, "
the professor muttered. Who's this?
It's the chief and"
Our search is over, at any rate. -
Quest interrupted. ITS Craig"
They came galloping up, Craig in
white linen clothes and an Arabs cloak
the chief by his side--a fine, upright
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Synopsis of Preceding CHAPTERS

ISynOpsls OF Preceding Chaptefs..
Sanford Quest, master criminologist of
the world, finds that in bringing to Justice
Macdougal, the murderer OF Lord Ash
leigh's daughter, he has but Just begun
q life-and-death struggle with a mysteri-
Gus master criminal. In a hidden hut In
Professor Ashleighs garden he has seen
an anthropoid ape skeleton and living
inhuman creature, half monkey. half man.
destroyed by fire. In his rooms have APP
peared from nowhere black boxes con-
tanning sarcastic, threatening notes. signed
by pair of armless hands. Laura and
Lenora. his assistants, suspect Craig. the
professors servant, of a double murder.
The black boxes continue to appear In
uncanny fashion Craig is trapped by
Quest, but escapes to England. where
Quest Lenora and the professor follow
him. Lord Ashleigh is murdered by the
Hands. Lenora is abducted in London
pnd rescued. Craig is captured and es-
'eapes to Port Said, where Quest ana MS
party also go, and beyond into the DESERT
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spot"
1T seemed very beautiful when We
Hrst came" Lenora sighed, "hut that
was after the heat and glare or the
desert. There does seem something
little unhealthy about it,
I'm Just about fed up with Mon
gars." Quest declared. I'VE do moth
ing but lie about, and they won't
even let us fre gun off.
"PersonallY," the professor con-
fessed, holding up a glass bottle in
front of him. from which a yellow
beetle was making frantic efforts to
escape. 4 end this little patch Of
country unusually interesting. The
specimen which have hele--I spare
YOU the scientific name for htm-he-
longs TO a class Of beetle which has
for long elddCd Te:
Laura regarded the specimen with
disfqNOr
$50 Gar as I am concerned she OBJ.
served, II shouldn't have cared II
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CHAPTER XXIY.

*, ,OU can call this fairyland II
" you want" Laura remark
ed, gazing around her, u
call It a nasty, damp, oozy
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ELEVENTH INSTALLMENT.
IN THE DESERT.
CHAPTER XIII.

= UEsT was the first the next
\ morning to open his eyes, to
grope his way through the tent
opening and stand for mo-
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Newton. Ellis

NeWton'eiIis-
Much interest has been conferred
In the marriage OF Miss Annie Lee
Ellis and Mr.. John Newton. which
was celebrated Wednesday at the
home OF the brides parents at Lib.
erty.
The marriage was OF a quiet ma.
ture. only relatives and n very few
close friends being present. the serv.
ice being performed amid a floral
adornment OF summer blossoms and
potted ferns.
The bride was a student at Bryan
Baptist Academy a couple OF years.
and II was during this time she met
the groom and. passing the stage OF
general interest. the friendship de-
yeloped In that OF mutual love. The
bride has frequently visited In Bryan
as she has already. by her unusual
sweetness and charm OF manner. won
the love OF many friends.
The groom was born and reared In
Bryan and is the son OF Mrs. !. II.
Newton. He is a young man of steady
and exemplary habits and has a host
Of loyal friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newton are visiting
the hosts mother. after which they
will go to Beau ont to reside.
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on July Is to 30. and all colored
farmers Interested In improving their
methods OF farm life are earnestly
invited to attend and send In their
names.
U, Is expected that there will be
reduced rates to this meeting n col.
ored farmers and those expecting to
attend should inquire for reduced
rate. Very respectfully.
y. l.. BLACKsHEAR.
President OF State Negro Farmers
congre..
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Mrs. J. Webb Howell
Compliments Brlde-eleet-

compliments briue-ciect-
A charming recognition was given
on Wednesday morning OF the ap.
preaching marriage OF Miss Blanche
Buchanan TO Mr.. Edward McAdams.
by Mrs. J. Webb Howell. who enter.
tanned with porch party and lunch.
con in compliment to the bride-elect
and those officiating at her wedding.
Yellow color tones were favored
for the home establishment. and
Shasta daisies were the chosen bios.
SONS. being utilized throughout the
reception suite OF the spacious and
hospitable home. The blossoms were
clustered In bowls and vases with
maiden hair foliage.
The porch was made cool and In.
wiling by the use Of awnings. porch
furniture and the artistic arrange
ment OF many baskets OF marguerites.
ferns forming background Of beau
ty, and In this pleasant environment
the time passed happily In social
pleasantries. the hour affording a de
lightful opportunity OF meeting the
honoree before her marriage.
The yellow and white tones were
further emphasized In the decoration
and appointment Of the luncheon Ia.
BILE placed In the dining room. the
large circular table OF Flemish oak
presenting a wonderfully pretty pic.
ture beneath the softly lighted cleo.
trolier.
An exquisite lace luncheon set
formed the basis. with a large basket
OF shasta daisies. the handle finished
with bow OF yellow maline. adorn.
ing the center. Crystal candlesticks
held yellow tapers with yellow
shades. A white satin bridal slipper
at each plate held mints. The places
were indicated In a delightful fashion
by hand.tinted cards to simulate an
engagement ring held by Cupid. and
10 these fans In the yellow shades
were attached by yellow ribbon bows
Five courses were served. the
splendid menu conforming to color
requirement throughout wherever q
was possible.
Following the luncheon. the guests
spent a short social visit on the
porch. where added pleasure was
given by Mis- Ruth Friley. who CAV,
several well rendered piano selec-
lions. which was much enjoyed.
The names OF those enjoying thi,
lovely hospitality were Mise;
Blanche Buchanan. Sarah Allen. Glars
Mawhinney. Willie McDougald; Mes
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Reception on A. 4 N. Campus
President and Mrs. W. D. Bizzel
and Colonel and Mrs. c. n. ousley
entertained elegantly Tuesday even
ing with an lat home" for their
Bryan and College friends at the
handsome campus home Of the for
mer. The affair was characterized by
the most charming cordially and In
formality. and the occasion was one
which will linger In the minds Of the
assembled guests for Its true-hearted
hospitality.
The lovely lawn with It's back
ground OF flowers and shrubbery. its
smooth stretch OF yelvety green. was
brilliantly lighted by electric globes
and formed n picturesque setting for
the assembling Of friends. Potted
oleanders In the various rich colors.
together with stately palms, were
used with artistic effect In makine
the environment more beautiful.
The spacious veranda was convert.
ed into an ideal reception room and
here President and Mrs. Bizzell,
Colonel and Mrs. Ousley. Mrs. Sarah
BIzzell. Miss Mary Terrell OF Nava.
sofa and Miss Claire 0usley received
the callers. giving each a most hearty
welcome.
Two tables placed on the lawn be-
meath the wide spreading branches
OF elm trees held crystal punch bowls,
presided over by Misses Louise Cline,
Bess Hines, Elaine Bizzell and Bess
Spence. who served the refreshing
contents all during the evening.
The elegant rooms were beautifully
adorned for the occasion with a pro
fusion OF lovely blossoms and foliage
plants.
The dining room. with Its hand.
some furnishings. was filled with the
beauty OF Shasta daisies. held in
brass receptacles on sideboard and
banking the mantel shelf. The table,
overlaid with lace. held In the center
a large brass basket filled with the
exquisite daisies. the handle tied
with white maiine. At the corners
were colonial crystal holders bowed
with white maline that held unshaded
white tapers. Amid these charming
environments the guests were served
a delicious course OF brick cream and
angel cake.
A Mexican orchestra seated on the
yeranda dlscoursed a splendidly rem
dered program OF music. which was
much enjoyed during the evening.
The house party included Misses
Malcolm McInnIs. Bessie Scale. Anita
Park. Mary McInnis. Louise Proctor,
Aubrey wilkerson and AlIne Proctor.
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Wedding Musical Program

For the wedding of Miss Buchanan
and MIR. McAdams. on Thursday az.
ternoon. June 10. at o'clock. at the
First Baptist Church. the following
musical program will be rendered:
Fantasia. My Old Kentucky
Home" ]. T.. w. Lord.
Alpine Passionate" J. u. Flagler
Hearts and Flowers"
Soprano solo. Loves Awakening "
Mrs. George Il. Branch.
Professional. Bridal Marche." I.o
hengrin.
lntermezzo. Mascagna.
Recessional. Wedding Marche. 81
Mendelssohn.
Mrs. II. o. BOatwrlght. organist.
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Celebrated Fourth Birthday

Little Miss Julia Belle Graham.
dainty little daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Dewitt Graham, celebrated her at.
tainment OF the age Of four years by
bidding her friends to observe her
birthday Tuesday afternoon at the
home OF her parents.
The happy children romped on the
lawn in many delightful games dear
to the hearts OF little folks. A pea.
nut hunt in the grass provoked much
laughter. and suitable trophies were
given to those finding the largest
number Of peanuts.
The concluding pleasure was a
feast OF Ice cream. corrections and
cake, which was served on the
smooth. green lawn. and during this
period the large birthday cake. sur
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Miss DOreas Parker at Home

Social activities continue. The fol
lowing invitations have been issued
and assure the fortunte guests OF an
evening OF pleasure:
Miss Dorcas Park. at home. Sat
urday evening. June s. at s o'clock
Miss Smith. Miss Haswell. Miss Holz
Miss Munson. Miss Scale. Miss VII
kerson. Mr.. Guy Adriance. Please
reply"
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Notes and Personals

Notes and Personals
Mrs. G. 5. Parker. Miss Dorcas
Parker, Mrs. II. ]. Schlahy and Sam
Parker have returned home from
Beaumont. where they have been the
guests OF Mr. and Mrs. J. Z. Josey.
Miss Parker was one OF the brides.
mands In the Josey.Smythe nuptials.
which took place Wednesday even
ing. Mr.. Josey Is the son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Z. Josey and has frequently
visited Bryan. where he made numer.
Gus friends. who offer congratulations
and best wishes. The groom's mother