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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-04-21
Trade Outlook As
Seen by Auto Firms
Association Secretaries Look
Upon Trade Conditions as In.
dicatiOn of Prosperity
(From Motor Worldly

Y
With warmer weather sweep
ing over the country and the
touring season opening up, the
condition of trade in the field
of the car and accessory dealer
is better now than it ever was
before. Practically without ex-
ception reports reveal an opti-
mistic spirit and evidence of
business already done which
leaves little room for doubt con-
corning which side of the ledger
the balance will be on at the end
of the year.
Although it may be admitted
that the foreign war situation
may have had an indirect effect
upon the volume of car and ac-
cessory sales during the last few
months of 1914 and the first
three of 1915, there is little if
anything to make plain this fact.
Instead, dealers all over the
country would seem to have
completely ignored war echoes,
if the record of sales can be
taken as an indication.
The controlling factor in this
territory is agriculture with a
big A. Minnesota and the two
Dakotas last year produced a
little over 28O,OO0,000 bushels
of wheat, which has been sold at
a decided increase over last
years price. This means pros
perity to the farmers and pros
perity to the farmers means
prosperity to the automobile dis
tributor in his district. More
than SO per cent of the cars
owned in Minnesota are owned
in and about towns of 1000 in
habitants or less, and in North
and South Dakota the percent
age is decidedly higher. There
fore, you can readily see that
when the farmer is prosperous
in this Northwest district the
automobile distributor is like
wise prosperous. At the 1915
show the actual sales made were
far greater than any two pre-
vious years sales at the show.
The present outlook for 1915
crops in the Northwest is de.
cidedly rosy and all other condi.
lions being considered we be.
lieve that 1915 is going to be by
far the banner year for the au.
tomobile business in the North
west.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-04-21
GET INTO THE GAME

Change Of occupation is
rest" we are often told, but to
get a real rest there must be
something more than a mere
change-there ought to be
keen interest in the new occupa-
ton.
And right there is where the
spirit of the game becomes an
important factor, for the normal
human being is aroused to keen
interest more readily by game
of some sort than by any other
means. It is the natural sense
of conquest, of overcoming an
other, reduced to it's most harm
less stage.
Of course if the recreation en-
gagged in takes you into fresh
air and brings with it the exer-
else of certain muscles not or
dinarily used, so much the bet
ter. But unless the surround
ings are such as to be detriment-
al, or unless excess in playing
is INDUCED in, other games will
bring rest besides those involv-
ing physical exertion.
He is missing powerful in
f1uence who never reaches the
point where, for the time being,
the correct hitting of ball or
other object is not more impor-
tant in his mind than the big
gest law case or real estate deal
or other business transaction he
ever engaged in. That concep-
ton is only momentary, to be
sure; and unless it dies with the
expiration of the contest, it is
fairly certain to become a bad
influence. But there should be
moments when the thoughts
and eXertions of the mind are
turned completely from their
customary channels, and this is
most readily accomplished by
yielding to the spirit of the
| game.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-04-21
DALLAS, TEXAS

Taking it as a whole, we feel
that conditions are fully up to
last years standard with good
prospects ahead. Weather con-
ditions have been backward in
Texas, SO that people in the rural
districts have.been unable to get
out with their cars. All of the
dealers are looking forward to
a nice business when the wealth
er gets more favorable.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-04-21

New railroads, new towns, soil
deep black loan with yellow clay
subsoil, prairie lands with a pop
ular groves, crop failures I'M
known, no stones, no stumps,
cheap ends, easy terms, the poor
mans chance to get a home, and
the rich's mans opportunity for
investment. Maps and printed
matter free.
We also have a few farms to
exchange for other desirable
property.
Thief River Valley Land Co.
33-7t Thief River Falls, MINI.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-04-21
SCANDINAVIAN MAY DAY
Plays to be Given by Swedish
and Norwegian Students

Plans for the Scandinavian
May Day Fete at the Univer-
sity of Minnesota are maturing
rapidly. The Swedish students
are to give a play and the Nor
wegian students will probably
do the same.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12

indeed possessed the strange lore at
tributed to them? Suppose in those
dark continents. the Past and Future.
somewhere In the vast unknown. there
existed a power, a being. a spirit named
by the Egyptians Isis?
Those were my thoughts, when
morris klaw said suddenly:
Mr. Brearley. 1t is not yet too late
10 turn back! This sensitive plate'-
he tapped his forehead--''warns me
that some evil thought thing hovers
about us! You are about to give form
TO That thought thing. Be wise. Mr..
Brearley-abandon your experiment."
His tone surprised every one. Otter
Breariey looked at him with an odd
expression and then glanced at his
watch upon the writing table.
Mr.. klaw," he said quietly, II had
hoped for a different attitude In you !:
but II you really disapprove Of what I
am about to attempt. i can Only ask
you to withdraw. II Is too late for fur
ther arguments
II remain, my friend, spoke not for
myself-my life has been passed in this
coping with evil things. I spoke for
others"
None of us entirely understood his
words. but Bresrley went on impa tiently.
Listen. please. / rely upon your CO.
operation. From now onward ] require
absolute silence. Whatever happens.
make no noise.
He suddenly extinguished the light
Passing to window. he looked up to
the moon. and. a moment later. lowered
the blind. Dimly visible in his white gar
ment. he crossed the room. He might
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12
THE VEIL OF ISIS

times that for any but the chosen to
admit the possibility of Isis exiating. !
belief being true-the more SO as 1t II
confirmed by khamus! Therefore none
may enter with me-
zone moment. Mr.. Brearley." inter-
rupted Klaw. I'm what form does
Khamus relate that she appeared.-the
goddess"
"a cloud crossed Brearley's face.
1T is the one point upon which he Is
not clsar," was the reply. II do not
knov. In the least, what to expect
Go on" / said quickly. Although !
seriously doubted my poor friends san
ity. began to find the affair weirdly.
uncannily fascinating.
Brearley continued:
THE ritual opens with a chant, which
I may broadly translate as The Hymn
Of Dedication Its exact purport Is not
very clear to me. This hymn Is the only
part OF the ceremony In which / am as
sisted. 1t is to be sung by u virgin be-
yond the door, That is. directly l have
entered yonder. 1t must be sung out
here. Ailsa has composed a sort Of
chant to the words. which. l think, ts
the proper kind OF setting. Have you not.
Ailsa?'
She bowed her graceful head. slancing.
under her lashes. toward Fairbank.
she has learned the words-for of
course 1t must be sung in Egyptian"
But has. no idea of their meaning"
said his sister softly.
That is unnecessary he went on
quickly. After this. l want you all
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12

Miss Brearley." he replied, 'T do
certainly fear that your brother Is LA
BILE to q nervous breakdown at any
moment He has applied his mind too
closely to this inquiry and has studi-
ously surrounded himself with a NOR
bid atmosphere"
Ailsa Brearley was now watching
him anxiously.
SHOULD we allow him to go on
with it?''
Il fear any attempt to prevent him
would prove most detrimental in his
present condition."
Her anxiety became more evident
with every word.
You saw that he ate nothing at
dinner" she continued. land I taxed
him with faddism. But It 10 some
thing more than that. Why has he
sent the servants away tonight? Oh.
DR.. Fairbank, ! have a dreadful fore
boding! I am SO afraid"
The light in her eyes. suddenly up
turned to him In the vague half-light.
the tone in her voice. the appeal in
her attitude were unmistakable. Fair
bank had been abroad for three years
and 1 could see that between these
two was an undeclared love. and al
most 1 felt that intruded. Morris
Klaw looked away for a moment. too.
MY dear young lady" he rumbled
paternally. DO not be afraid. /. the
old know-all. SO fortunately am here!
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12

be heard unfasening: the door OF the in
ner chamber, and a faint, church-iike
smell crept TO our nostrils. line door
Immediately the harp sounded.
Its tone was pecuIiar--uncomfortab BILE.
The STRAIN that .Nilsa played was mere
repetition Of three notes. Then she be-
gan To sinS-
Our ,!es becoming more accustomed
10 the gloom We could vaguely discern
her now-the soft outlines OF her figure,
the white. sh2stlke fingers straying oyeI
the strings of the instrument. The music
of the chant was very monotonous and
weird to a marked desree. The sound
Of the ancient tongue. dead for many
ages, chanted softly by Ailsa Brearley' 5
beautiful voice was almost incredibly
eerie. l found myself gripped hard by
i powerful sense of the uncanny
How long the chant lasted 1 cannot
pretend to state. 1t seemed int rm in
able. l became aware of curious
sense Of physical loss. / found myself
drawn to high tension. as though the
continuance of the chant demanded n
vast effort on my part. Though / told
myself that Imagination was tricking
me. the music seemed to be drainin.;
my nerve force!
Ailsa's voice grew louder and clearer
uhth the queer WOFuS Ot UNKNOWN pur-
port rang out oassionately. impera-
lively.
She ceased.
In the ensuing silence could hear
distinctly Morris IIlaw's heavy breath-
ing. A compelling atmosphere of mys-
terry had grown up about us. Repel il
how we might, it was there-command-
ing acknowledgment
Fairbank, who sat nearest. was the
first to see Ailsa Brearley rise, un-
steadily. and move In the direction of
the study door.
Something in her manner alarmed us
all. and the doctor quietly left his seat
and followed her. As she quilted the
room, he came out behind her, and in
the better light on the landing, as he
told Us later. saw that she was deathly
pale.
% Miss Brearleyr he said.
She turned quickly. "Sahr' she whis-
pered anxiously. I TT Is nothing, DR..
Fairbank. The excitement has made
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12

J'tle came from close at hand. The sense
\ of the supernormal had grown unbear
able. Fairbanks science and my OWL
! semi-scepticism were but weapons OF
sand against il.
The door opened silently. admitting a
food OF the soft moorlike radiance. And
Ailsa BrearlCy entered:
Her slim hSure was bathsd in light
Her fair hair. unbound. swept like a
cleaning torrent abo.t her shoulders
! \ disphanous veil was draped over her
face. From her radiant figure. I turned
! away my head in sudden, stark fear.
Fairbank. clutching tine arms OF his
chair. seemed to strive to ipoi away. too.
Her widely-opened eyes. visible through
| the veil. were awful in their supernor-
NAL. significant beauty. Was II Ailsa
Ercarley? I clenched my fists convul.
! siveIy. felt my reason totterinS. As
the luminous figure. terrible in its
perfect lovelincss. moved slowly toward
the inner door. with set gaze that was
not for any about her. Or. Fairbanls
wrenched himself from his chair and
leaped forward.
"Ailsa,"
His voice came in a hoarse shrek.
But it was drowned by \ runbling roar
from Morris klaw. ~
Look away. Look away" he shoues
ed. '.The good God, DO not look at
her, Look away
The warning came too late. Fairbapk
had all but reached her side when she
turned her eyes upon him-looking fully
in his face.
With no sound or cry he went down as
though felled with a mighty blow,
She passed to the door of the inner
room 1t swung open nolselessly. A
sitting cloud of some pungent perfume
swept into the study and the door re-
closed.
"Fairbankr' I whispered huskily. MY
God, He's dead."
Morris Klaw sprang forward to where
Fairbank. clearly visible in the soft light.
lay huddled upon the floor.
Lift him. he hissed. I'VE must get
him out-before she returns-you UNDER
stand ?-before she returns!"
Bending together. We raised the doc
tors inanimate body and half dragged,
half carried him from the room. On the
landing We laid him down and stood pant
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12

Perhaps there is danger-yes, 1 ad-
NIT 1t: there may be danger. But 1t
is such danger as dwells here"-he
tapped his yellow brow-''it is 3 dan
ger of the mind"
"Ailsa, Fairbank, Mr.. KIaww came
Brearley's voice. I'VE have none too
much time."
Proceed, my friends" rumbled
Morris Klaw. Il am with you"
In the Esyptologist's study all appear
ed much the same as 1t had when
last I had set foot there. The cases
filled with vases scarabs. tablets, weap-
ons and the hundred and one relics OF
the great dead age with which the stu
dent had surrounded himself. the sar-
cophagi. the frames Of papyri-all SEEM
ed familiar.
Brearley sat at the huge writing table,
Uttered. as Of yore. and in picturesque
confusion.
I'VE must begin almost immediately
he said, as We entered.
A danger spot burned lividly upon eth
er pale cheek. His eyes cleaned bril-.
liantly.
He glanced at his watch impatiently.
Il must be very brief" he explained
hurriedly. las 1t is vitality important that
l commence in time. Beyond the book
case. there. you will see that part
OF the room has been walled on"
We looked in the direction indicated.
Although 1t was not noticeable at first
glance, I now saw that the apartment
was, indeed. smaller than formerly. The
usual books covered the new wall, which
lent 1t much the same aspect as the
old: ut,-where hitherto there had been
nothing but shelves a small narrow door
of black wood now broke the imposing
expanse of faded volumes.
I'm there" Brearley resumed. els the
secret place described by Khamus!".
He placed his long. thin hand upon a
yellow roll that lay partly opened on
the table.
mo one but myself may enter there
until after tonight. at any rate!"-with a
glance at Morris Klaw. ITO the most
minute particular"-patting the papyrus-
cit is equipped as Khamus describes. For
many months l have prepared myself,
by fasting and meditation. as he pre-
pared! There was, as no doubt you
know. a widespread belief in ancient
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12

By SAX ROHMER,
A.fisr Of THE YELLOW CLAW" Etc.

me rather faint that is all. I shall go
to my room and lie down. Believe me.
I am quite Well"
But there Is no servant in the
house." he whispered. IT you should
become worse"
IF 1 need anything I shall not hesi-
tate to ring" she answered. 1T is SO
stilI you will hear the bell. Please go
back! He has hoped for SO much from
this
Fairbank was nonpulsed. But the ap-
peal was so obviously sincere apd the
situation 80 difficult that he saw no alter
native. Ailsa Brearley passed along the
corridor. Fairank slipped back into the
study. where Morris Klaw and 1 anx-
iously awaited him.
From the inner room came Brearley's
voice muffIed
The long vigil began.
I found myself claimed by the all
pervading spirit OF mystery. For some
little time i listened in expectation OF
hearing Ailsa Brearley returning. But
soon the strange business of the night
claimed my mind to the exclusion of ev-
cry other idea found myself listening
only for Brearleys muffled voice.
Then heard a new sound.
Fairbank heard it-for saw him start
and Morris Klaw muttered something.
II did not come from the trees OUTSIDE
nor from the inner room. 1t was some
where In the house.
A faint rafting it was, bell-like. but
tone!ess.
Brearley's voice had ceased.
Again the sound arose-nearer.
turned my head toward Fairbank and
seemed TO perceive him more clearly. 1
had less difficulty in distinguishing the
objects about.
Again 1t camc-the shiverins bell-like
sound
Even the strings OF the harp were visi-
BILE now.
Curse me- came Morris Elaw's hoarse
whisper. 1T seems to grow light. That
Ia a delusion OF the mind. my friends
repel it-repel it,
Fairbank drew a quick. sibilant breath.
\ h1lf-suppress"d exclamation from
Klaw followed. for the hish-pitched rat
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12

Just to remain here in this room. I an,
afraid you will have to sit In the dark
Any sounds which you detect. please
note. l will not tell you what to ex-
psct, then imagination cannot deceive
ESou! will be back in a moment
with another hasty glance at his
watch. he went out in high excitement.
Please" began Ailsa Brearley. the
moment he was gone: do not think tina;
because i assist him l approve of this
attempt! l think 1t is horrible, But
what am 1 to do? He is wrapped up in
1t! I dare not try to check him."
With deep sigh. she turned to /,
tall case and took from II a kind of
slender harp The instrument. of which
the frame. at any rate. was evidently
ancient Egyptian work, rested upon a
claw-shaped pedestal
do you play this? Yes? No?" in
quired Klaw with interest.
Yes" she said wearily. 1T comes
from the tomb of a priestess. of Isis.
and was played by her in the temple.
1t is scaled differently from the modern
harp. but any one with a slight knowl-
edge of the ordinary harp. or even OF
the piano. can perform upon 1t with case.
1t is sweet toned. but-creepy."
Brearley returned.
He wore a single. loose garment
of white linen and thin leather san
dals were upon his feet. Save for
his long. fair hair he looked a true
pagan priest. his eyes bright with the
fire of research that consumed him.
his features gaunt. ascetic.
You wonder at me, no doubt" he
said: "and at times I have wondered
at myself Do not think me fanatic.
I scarcely hope for any result But
remembering that the writing Is au-
thentic and that there prevails, to
this day. a widespread belief in the
occult wisdom of the Egyptians. why
should not this problem in psychics
receive the same attention from me
that one In physics would receive from
you, Fairbank?"
There was reason in his Argument
and in his manner Of advancing It.
Fairbank glanced from Brearley to the
girl sitting with her white hands list
lessly caressing the harp strings. The
silence Of the great, empty house
grew oppressive. Suppose the ancients
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-04
ENGLAND WILL
IMPORT GOODS
FROM GERMANY
Such Things as British Man.
ufacturerS Need Are to Be.
Bought From Enemy if
Possible,


London, March (3.5S y. ak
porlati0n from Germany Of such
goods as Great Britain desires and is
able 10 obtain from that country Will
be permitted by the British govern
mcnt, Notwithstanding the declaration
of Premier Asquith that Great Britain
ana her allies would prevent cOmmod-
tiles of al kinds Hom reaching or
leaving Germany This point was
made clear i'm statement respecting
the blockade policy which was deliv-
cred in the house of commons today
boy Walter Runciman president of the
board of trade.
Admiral Lord Charles Bercsford
asked whether anilinc dyes from Ger
many would be- admitted 10 England
Mr. Runciman replied that persons IL
ccnsed by the government to import
anilinc dyes would he permitted to
continue 10 bring them in, since these
dyes were noccs wry for the purpose
of the war office, the admiralty and
civil industry
II was suggested that if German
goods continued tG be brought in IL
would be impossible for Great Britain
to prevent Germany exporting goods
to America.
Mr. Runciman declined TO discuss
this point lie added:
III It is necessary that we should
get. and If we can get, some goods
from Germany-fur instance, if we
require explosives and can get them
from Germany-we certainly shall
do SO.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-04
CHAMPIONSHIP Of
STATE IS PRIZE
IN GIRLS CAME
Las Vegas NormaIS and Bus
mess College 10 Decide
HonorS Friday Night Boys
in Three-cornered Contest

Basketball fans VIII Dee given 70
taste OF championship contest ai tho
armort Friday night when the girls
IT the Albuquerque business cOlleg"
clash with those of the normal ol
i.as Vegas II the Lac Vegas Sex
tettu wins The game. saturday night
viii afford the basketball enthusiast
another opportunity To see the two
teams Try for the state championship,
for upon the outcome of these cone
tests will the honofs for the state Dee
awarded.
Things are really at skies with those
two teams as far ns rivalry b. con-
ccrnod. Tho A Is e.. girls have won
one game from those Of Las Vegas by
the narrow margin of one point,
awarded upon technically That
game WIS played upon the Las Vegas
court II the business college team
wins the Friday night game, the
state girls championship will go with
a. II Las Vegas takes the contest
n viii hp matter OF one each, ana
tho game Saturday night VIII decide
the houors The business college
team has not boon defeated this aea-
son. and from the record II appears
that the two apgrcgalions represent
the best in the state, as far ~ girls
teams are concerned
on Friday night also. the Las Vegas
boys viii meet the university team.
The varsity ls very anxious TO win
back the nurels lost when IL WAS de-
featcd by Silver city on the recent
trip This VIII make n double header
for Friday night, and Saturday night
VIII also see two games
II the business college girls win
from !hr Las Vegas normal on Fri
day night. the latter viii Dee turned
over To- the university girls for fhe
Saturday night contest The second
game OF the evening VIII bc played
between the business college boys and
the Las Vegas boys This Will also
be an interesting contest Tho col
legc claims that its complete lineup
has not been defeated this year. but
that every time they have received the
small oIa of the score one or more
of the star players have been out OF
the game Tor some roaHon Ihey
point 60 the fact that iu every game
whore Sptz has played the team has
been victorious Az the Las Vegas
game, Captain Wigely was out Of
play At this game Spitl Wigelyt
La praih VIII bee in tho linc
The Las Vegas boys imVc not been
defeated this season ON the contrary
they have run up large scores on All
teams they have played, including
Newton Kansas. Ration. Colorado and
the husiness college boys ul this city,
It is said that nothing Ha speedy as
the LAS Vegas brand OF basketball has
been seen here This season
Sd. .H.s.. Ia. I4f at
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-04

tatNely will explain the details as to
how the admiralty win proceed in
enforcing the sweeping order.
The exact date Of The order has not
yet been decided upon.
Great Britain has not yet prepared
her answer to the American note
submitted to the British ana German
governments looking To- the withdraw
al of the submarine blockade and the
continuance Of food movements to
Germany for the civil population.
The publication of the text of the
American note and Germany's reply in
the London papers has attracted wide
attention
The English view, which will I'M
doubleday be embodied I'm the note to
the American government, Is that the
suggestions propose that Great Bril-
tain shall virtually forego the
strength of her position due TO her
superior navy In other words, Great
Britain feels that Germany is trying
To have the neutral states perform du-
ties for her which she could possibly
carry out had she "a superior. navy.
Furthermore, the British govern
mcnt, II Is asserted. will ask what as
suranCc the United states can give
that Germany would not resume her
submarine activities after she had
obtained sufficient food to carry on
the war indefinitely.
England's reply To the suggestion
that the bclligerent cease the use of
floating mines will be that she mas
never used them. The English posi-
ton as 10 the use Of neutral flags
and the arming of merchant ships is
that mo- general order has been issued
for the use of the FLAGS Of neutral
states, and that merchant ships were
armed only after Germany had de-
elared a submarine blockade.