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Arizona republican., 1915-01-10

Mir Ii. NJ. Blair,
 I. NJ. C. A.,
 Phoenix, Arizona.
 MY DEAR MIR. BLAIR-For tWen- ty-five years l have had an oppor tunity closely 10 observe the work of the Young Mems Christian Associa tion. With each year has come fresh wonder at the far reach of this mod ern movement and the remarkable way in which it adapts itself to the requirements of all men and to the requirements of q man.
 President. Wilson hit the nail on the head when he said that you could tell the calibre of q commun- ty by the kind of Young Mems Christian Association it sustains. Ally observation has been that in live community there was always d live Young Mems Christian Association, failing to make progress that failure was reflected in the interest and support of the Association enterprise. | have never visited Phoenix bus from all that comes to us in the east it is an aggressive and growing citv feel therefore, that during 1915 the Phoenix Young Mems Christian As sociation will press on to larger achievements than ever before in it's history.
 The Young Mems Christian Asso- citation is among the wonders of the world only seventy years old, and yet worldwide in it's influence and all comprehensive in it's plan. Under single banner it calls together city men, students, industrial toilers, rall = way employees, colored men, Indians and hosts of others. It imbues this great army with single purpose, and wherever it is established pro- notes fellowship, understanding and the extension of the Kingdom of God.
 Cordially Yours,
 JOHN F. MOORE, Senior Railroad Secretary, Interna- tional Y. M. C. As.
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10

Phoenix. Arizona. Jan. ,. 1915. The Young Mems Christian Assn, Phoenix, Arizona.
 Gentlemen: Why I support the I. NJ. C. 4.
 Because in the first place it is an institution of merit and whose in fluence for good in the community among men can not be measured by dollars and cents.
 Secondly, it provides a field for clean recreation, games, gymnasium work, etc.
 Thirdly l owe it to myself to take some part in the privileges it offers and il should he supported by every man who has the welfare of his f"l- low men at heart and for the n- fluence which it spreads throughout the country.
 Yours very truly,
 E. MUNS0N-
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10

January 4, 1915. Mir, Lloyd E. Christy President Young Mems Christian Association, Phoenix. Arizona,
 My Dear MT. Christy: Answering your query:
 1t strikes me that the best field of activity for Arizona Y. NJ C. A. branches embraces the young work ngmen who have been deprived. so suddenly, of their usual lounging and meeting places by the abolition of the saloon. The saloon has been called "The Poor Mans Club" how ever expensive 1t proved in actual use But it really was a club. and in Phoenix today the fact stares us in the face that no substitute has been provided for it. unless it be the pod hall or the cigar stand. How about 1t?
 Very sincerely,
 JAS. H. McCLINTOCK,
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10

DtttllDeT 1lSt ljl4. Mr. Lloyd B. Christy. President, Young Mems Christian Association Phoenix Arizona.
 Dear Mir. Christy; In the spring of 1907 it was my privilege to come. to your city at the request of few citizens who were convinced that there was a need for the association in Phoenix.
 They were right In less than five weeks the forces had been rlobilized; i; campaign conducted: Board of Di- rectors organized; and architect an1 site chosen. This stands today as q record achievement.
 As you then made q record, frorl reports you are now making a rec ord. The splendid work you are ac- comTlishing iH your Association mer- it's the most hcariy cooperation Of your entire community
 The latest joy that came to me in connection with your Association when Eou were 50 fortunate as to secure Harry Blair as your General Secretary. I knew him when Secre- tary If the Association of the capi- tai city of Ohio and am con- vinced that he will with your CO., operation continue to do most ef- fective work
 In closing let me say that no as- sociation has ever failed in an.- community where it has been rightly conducted and properly supported.
 Very truly yours,
 tSigned) CHAS. G. TITUS.
 General Secretary.
 Sacramento Y. NJ. C. A.
 Ian 1q1-
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10

Phoenix, Arizona, Jan 2nd, 1915. Mr. Lloyd B. Christy, Phoenix. Arizona.
 Dear sir: | wish to go on record as unqualifiedly endorsing the action of any individual Or group ef in- dividuals who are deVoting their en- ergies to the upbuilding of Y. M. (. A. in 8 community.
 It cannot help being a power for good as it benefits all it's members both morally, physically and mental ly: this I know from experience. l believe all boys and young men should avail themselves of it's ad vantages and many business men would be benefited physically if they would take the time to follow the same course.
 Very truly yours.
 W. A. PARISH,
 City Manager.
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10
Dx: Johm DemmeH, N:

Dr. John Dcnnett, General Manager of the Y. NJ. C. A. Rightof-WayW Membership Campaign, who was chosen bv a unanimous vote of the Board of Directors of which body he is member This honor and respo1s- ibilitv bestowed upon him because of his known ability and experience in business and civic life He having been President of the Board of Trade Dr. Den nett is President and General Manager of the IIassa- yampa Creamery G. and NcePlesident of the Phoenix Title Trust Co.,
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10

MT. Lloyd B. Christy, President '. NJ. C. A, Phoenix. Arizona
 Dear Sir: Any institution design ed for the moral and physical inn provement of any considerable num- ber of our people properly conduct ed is entitled to the commendation and support of the community. The purposes of the Y. M. C. A. are admirable and l wish it success.
 Very truly,
 JOS H. KIBBEY.
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10

Alr. Harry M Blair, Gen. Sec, Young Mems Christian Association, Phoenix, Arizona.
 MY DEAR SIR-1 feel that I owe you debt of gratitude that the Young Mems Christian Association las taken my boy in and made it so comfortable and pleasant for him. The knowledge of his agreeable sur loundings has done much to relieve my anxiety, when 1 remember how far from home he is. Will you please write me everything you think ought to know and receive my hear ty thanks. Gratefully
 MRS. C. r. MARTENSEN.
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10

John Jr, Director To Y C. the opportunities mu a 0 Q fol and in he work influence 0 of witt goal reache viz: Q membe Without With
  (Sisned) DENNETT. Jr,
 of
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10

A. C. Bartlett, of Chicago who for many years hase been identified with the work of the Young Mems Christian Association, was in Phoe- nix during the campaign which made
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06

Hernandez just then appeared on
the veranda bearing with him large
wicker dress-suit case.
Hernandez, slowly smoking a pana.
tela, scanned the horizon. Suddenly
his eyes narrowed. He strobe swiftly
into the living room and as swiftly
back again and in his hands he bore
pair of up-to-date binoculars. He
held them to his eyes and carefully
adjusted housekeeping them trained
upon a speck, mere speck, that had
appeared upon the surface Of the sea.
With bound he was off, circling
the bungalow in the opposite direction
from that which Ponto and his ill-as
sorted team had taken. He met him
half way.
"Ponto," he exclaimed, I'VE shall
have visitors. Unhitch the brute. Get
pickaxes-get spades"
Hernandez led the way to the fore
ground between the veranda end of
the bungalow and the shore. He
pointed to a well-plowed strip of
ground.
There" he cried, "at that spot. Dig
dig like the very devil
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06

The officer leaned forward. His.
mind was at work. His memory trav.
eled back over some thirteen years.
He nodded.
"Ilington." he repeated. "A child
"a baby girl l remember now"
THAT baby girl, senior, boarded the
ship-they took her out OF all her
party-her and her native woman serv-
ant"
The officer slapped his thigh. 81 re-
member now" he said. Il remember
all about 1t. Let me see. 1t was COM
mon talk aboard the Eaglet. This
child came aboard with the wife of
the Princess captain. She had two
boys with her and this little girl. !
don't remember the girl. but she was
young, say five years old. The cap
tain's boy remember well-he slept
in my hammock the first night he
came aboard. l remember him But
there was something about the girl
wait, l have 1t. A bag of gold-Span-
ish pieces most OF them, think-or
maybe French. A bag of gold-and
something else. Some note or pack.
age-some mystery at any rate. as I
recall"
Hernandez knocked the ashes from
his panetela. you don't say so, sen.
or" he replied, with show Of inter.
est. "A bag Of gold and a mystery--I
knew nothing. of all that. wonder
what has become OF Ilington BY the
way, senior, what became Of the sur
vivors of the Princessf'
The officer nodded. I'VE landed
them at Brooklyn navy yard. They
were people from the North, New
York or Whereabouts. Curious about
this little girl. l had almost forgot
all about her. will have to look her
up somehow some day and see what
her history is and what the mystery
was"
Hernandez shrugged his shoulders.
Like looking for needle in q hay.
stack, officer" he Suggested.
"Oh, no." said the officer, they've
got the record In the Brooklyn navy |
yard. can easily find out" He rose
and held out his hand. Sorry to
trouble you, Mr.. Hernandez. Duty ID
duty and the government is NO re-
spector Of persons"
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06
SYNOPSIS.

toongriQht 1915. by William HamIItnn 0ahorna
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06

then he threw back an opening a
trap door in the floor beneath Inez
watched him until he disappeared
into this wide hole. Then she glided
out to the veranda. She poured out a
tiny drink and tossed it off. She lit a
cigarette.
Before her lay a partially plowed
field. She heard the Jingle of an OK
chain. She heard a quavering voice
and then suddenly from the rear OF
the bungalow a strange trio entered
the arena of events.
Ponto, a fat little Mexican - who
boosted ever of his Aztec blood -
crawled behind a primitive and inef-
fectiye plow.
And the team A strangely as.
sorted team was this. On the right
with its head thrust through wooden
yoke, was an OK. On the left hand
side, also with his head thrust through
wooden yoke and with his brawny
shoulders Juggling, ever Juggling, at the
pillow, there was hitched-a man.
Ponto, cursing, raised his whip and
brought down his lash time after time
with strict impartiality upon the shout
ders Of the OK and upon the bare back
OF the man.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06
SECOND lNSTALLMENT
THE YELLOW PACKET
CHAPTER vi.
The WhipIash.

Hernandez stepped out upon the
porch of the low-roofed bungalow. He
moved with lazy strides. He was pros
porous apparently, this Portuguese,
Hernandez. Here was no evidence OF
adversely nor of hard luck Years be-
fore he had escaped from the eruption
OF Mount Pelee in Martinique.
Now it was the year 1915. It was
January of that year. He was located
may, comfortably established-on his
own plantation in the southern waters
For months or years-who knows?-
he had lived life of ease upon this
island just off the coast of Porto Rico.
Hernandez strobe to the table and
tapped bell.
"Inez," he cried sharply, bring me
drink" He was Portuguese, this
Hernandez, tall, slender, dark. The
expression on his face was sinister,
and across his face was an old-time
scar planted by saber stroke.
Within woman had been humming
-humming little snatches of familiar
Spanish songs. At his command the
humming ceased There was an ex-
clamation of rage-ot feminine rage.
Inez Castro stepped out upon the YER
anda
81 am no servant" she exclaimed
angrily, ito be summoned by bell"
Drink" said Hernandez sharply,
give me drink"
She poured it out for him and hand
ed him the glass. May l hope it
chokes you," she exclaimed, stamping
her foot.
Stop your snarling there, you Span
ish cat" exclaimed Hernandez, "and
listen to me. | have an order from
Porto Rico that l must fill-and fill
tonight"
Inez was all attention in moment.
"HOw much do they want?" she
asked.
Fifty pounds of gum opium" said
her lord and master, "and twenty
pounds of fake cocaine"
He strobe into the bungalow and
approached a rude fireplace at the
farther end of the apartment. He
stopped and threw back the corner of
@ many-colored rug that partially con-
cealed the tiles. The tiles were loose
ly set. He removed dozen of them
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06

design brushed violently against An
nette and knocked her down.
Neal raised her to her feet and then
beside himself with anger dashed after
this reckless individual up the road.
Look. look" cried Annette, what
is this thing coming here?'
This thing. as Annette called II.
came on by leaps and bounds. with
hands that wildly waved about ita
body and above its head as II sped
along, 1t was figure, gigantic, fear
full. Welcher shuddered.
The huge creature stopped short In
his tracks and stared at Annette
stupefied and fascinated.
The sharp crack of revolver shots
brought him to himself He looked
behind him. Annette following his
gaze saw figures rushing up the road
way. The brute leaped up and with
huge bound rushed up the road and
disappeared
An officer followed by a handful OF
sailors from the launch followed the
brute up the road
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06
CHAPTER X.
A General Jail Delivery.

Meantime Neal, incensed at the az
sault, either intended or accidental.
upon Annette, was following his man
across country. Hernandez was lean
and agile and he kept well in the lead.
At the railroad, obeying some sudden
impulse, he turned and swung on down
the tracks. Here he was at a disad-
vantage. Neal was accustomed to leap.
ing railroad ties, two at leap.
BY this time, however, they had
reached the bridge-a bridge over the
inlet to the north of the town. Her.
nandez darted out upon 1t with Neal
Immediately behind him, but just a.
Neal was about to clutch him from
behind, Hernandez twitched aside and
leaped to the waters OF the inlet fasI
beneath
Neal followed suit. Both men swan
to shore and Hernandez, realizing for
the first time that he was followed by
one man and not two, now changed his
tactics. He stood upon the shore and
waited until Neal came up. Then
with sudden rush he darted forward
and planted murderous blow In the
direction of Meals chin.
When the blow was delivered Meals
chin was not there, nor was Neal, but
he was not far away. He ducked and
countered with his left, striking Her.
nandez full upon the throat.
At that instant something Small and
dark and fat leaped out of the dark
ness, drew poniard, and before Neal
could even turn. had cut a gash--a
deep gash-in Meals shoulder.
This new assailant was Ponto.
And then all three heard a sound
upon the bridge. All three looked up.
There in the moonlight running fun
lit toward them, was squad of uni.
formed men.
Ponto and Hernandez took to their
heels and ran, but Neal In that instant
leaped upon them from behind.
olutched each man with one hand.
Come on, boys he yelled. painting.
I've got them, Come"
Meantime Mrs. Hardin had succeed
in getting Annette back into the
cottage, Annette had been somewhat
injured by the violence of her fan.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06

but 1t was not that shock that az.
fected her the most
1T wac that big wild man." she kept
exclaiming, with terror shining from
her eyes. 1T was his face--his face"
She looked up suddenly His face"
she kept repeating. Where have I
seen his face before"
There was tramp of feet without
and in another instant naval officer
In uniform appeared In the doorway.
removed his cap and entered,
Neal, pale-faced. but with flashing
eyes, stalked in at his side. Annette
uttered cry of dismay. Meals white
shirt was drenched with blood
Ten minutes later Hernandez and
Ponto were safely under lock and key
the only prisoners In the town Jail
Three hours later, just as the moon
went down, huge figure cautiously
crept up toward the barred window OF
the jail. 1t lifted its hands high above
its head, grasped the bars and drew
itself up until it could peer within.
Break, brute" Hernandez com.
nianded softly. Tear them up by the
roots. Get us out of this"
Five minutes later these three ILL.,
assorted figures crept noiselessly.
stealthily into the shadows Of the
night and disappeared.
(To BE CONTINUEpl -
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06

On the day of the eruption of Mount
Pelee Capt John Hardin of the steamer
Princess rescues three-year-old Annette
llington from an open boat, but is forced
to leave behind her father and his com
panions. Ilngton is assaulted by Her
nandez and Ponto in a vain attempt to
get papers which Ilngton has managed
to send aboard the Princess with his
daughter, papers proving his title to the
lost island of Cinnabar. Ilington's injury
causes his mind to become blank
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06
CHAPTER WI.
The Flash Flare.


Neal Hardin of the United States
life-saving service at Seaport, N. j..
swung down the narrow lane toward
the beach. Before he reached the In
tervening railroad tracks train
pulled ina shore train from New
York. Its last two cars blocked Meals
progress toward the beach-and he
was forced to wait until the train
pulled out again. Meantime, while the
train was stationary, single passen-
ger alighted-a smartly dressed young
woman.
She stopped, once she had alighted
and glanced about her In uncertain.
ty She caught sight OF Neal and
started toward him.
IF you don't mind" said the young
woman, in dulcet tones-and with Just
the trace of foreign accent in her
voice-if you do not mind, should
like to find the post office-if you
have one here"
Neal nodded. II go past there" an.
swered Neal, "Tll take you to It,
Come with me-"
Neal liked her-but she didn't ring
true.
This is the post Office" he ex.
claimed at length.
Neal passed on toward the beach.
He had not gone far when he heard a
womar's scream. He looked back. In
front of the post Office a crumpled
heap turned out to be the pretty wom-
an.
II slipped--I stumbled -something,"
she exclaimed, land. oh-the pain-the
pain"
"Where?" queried the postmaster.
my foot, my ankle" returned the
young lady; ut is bad-bad"
She fell back, half fainting, in Meals
arms. The postmaster nodded to Neal.
"She was going to your mothers,
Neal" he said.
my mothers" gasped Neal. does
does she know my mother?"
The postmaster shook his head.
"She wanted a quiet place-not q
boarding house, nor nothing Of the
kinda quiet place for her and her
old father. l gave her your mothers
name didn't know. thought may
be your mother might take 'em in"
Neal clutched her in his strong arms
and staggered to his feet.
"I'll take you to my mothers he
said aloud; that's where you were
bound-Tm Mrs. Hardin's son"
Meals mother, Mrs. Captain Hardin,
had spent good part Of the last hour
In the attic of her cozy little house.
She was delving into the depths Of an
old leather trunk-and that meant
that she was delving into the past.
At the very bottom Of the trunk
where she had placed them years ago,
was a newspaper package, carefully
tied up. She opened 1t and spread its
contents on the lid OF the trunk. They
consisted of the clothing-all the
clothing-of little girl-the dress
and the linen articles had turned
slightly yellow-even the thirteen
years had left their mark upon them.
But this was not all-there was q
bag of gold-the bag of gold that the
little girl had brought aboard the Prin-
cess during that day OF terror back at
Martinique. And pinned to the tiny
dress was still the note-hastily PEN
ciled by an unknown hand:
am Annette Ilington, heIress Of
the lost isle Of Clnnabar. | will be
very rich some day. Save my clothes
and the oilskln packet until my father
comes for me, or until am eighteen.
must look out for man with a saber
cut upon his face. For Gods sake,
keep me safe.
She was startled by Annette's cry
from below, Hastily she slowed away
Evening star., 1915-04-02
ARRESTED AT WHITE HOUSE.
W. D. AverilA 81 Years Old, Sent to
Washington Asylum Hospital.

William D. Averill, sixty-one years
old, giving his address as 135 West
Mount Pleasant avenue. Philadelphia.
was arrested at the White House yes
terday afternoon when he called and
requested an audience with the Presi-
dent He told the police there was
something wrong about building opera
tions in Philadelphia and that the laws
were being violated.
Averin called at the White House to
interest tho President in tho matter of
putting a stop to the violations Of the
law. he said. Policeman Baum
charged Averill's mind was affected
and he was sent to Washington Asylum
Hospital Arrangements were made to
take him home this afternoon.
Evening star., 1915-04-02
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued today
to the following:
Ellie Fabre, to build two-story brick
store and dwelling at 1901 Morse street
northeast: architect and builder, Ellie
Fabre; estimated cost. $500.
Harry Wardman. to build one six
story concrete and brick apartment
house at Florida avenue and Decatur
street: architects. F. r. White & Co.;
builder. Harry Wardman; estimated
cost, 100000
Mrs Mary Meddler. to build one two
story frame dwelling at 14o0 8 street
southeast: architect, L. D. Hayes, jr.;
builder, L. D. Hayes, ST.; estimated cost,
$4,000.
Simon Oppenheimer. to build four
two story brick dwellings at 1924,
1926, 312s. 1880 18th street northwest:
architects. Hunter & Bell: builder. ST.
mon Oppenheimer; estimated cost.
S22500
Evening star., 1915-04-02

to exercise the powers referred to by
national banks under the terms or the
act are entirely ex parte, ana tnat nc
provision Is made for any nearing OF
the merits Of any individual case. The
board must, In other words. determine
for itself whether or not perm1,
should or should not be granted, ano
it does not consider it advisable to es-
tablish a precedent which would Sc
riously complicate and hamper the
performance of its duties by holding
any hearing as to the granting OF any
particular permit For this reason l,
must decline your request to re nearo
upon this subject
"(2) That as to your request that pro,
testants be granted the privilege and
opportunity to present written and ora
argument in discussion of paragraph
X, section II, and section 20 OF 'he
federal reserve act. the poaro VIII os
glad to receive any written arg uiien
that YOU may desire to file on TINS SUP
ject and it's counsel VIII endeaVor u
arrange for a conference with you sc
that the matter may be fully discussed
and in order that the board may nave
the benefit OF your views on the Ques-
tions involved.
Receipts Exceed Disbursements.
Receipts OF the Treasury Depart
mont exceeded disbursements for the
day of March 81 by $1,OO4,S7b.s'' oe-
creasing the excess of disbursements
for the fiscal year 1915 to this date
to sf1o.427.521, as compared with an
excess of s53.sb2.757 for the fiscal year
1914 to the corresponding date
The excess Of payments over receipts
for the day of March 81 In tho general
FUND was s7o.3s1. leaving a not balance
of $35.76s,s11.
Emergency Currency.
The controller of the currency re-
ports that emergency currency out
standing at tho close of business
March 81 was only $15.1S1.sbb. The
following states have retired all OF this
currency issued to their bankers:
Masea chusetts, West Virginia. OHIO,
Michigan. Minnesota. North Dakota,
colorado. Washington, Utah, Arizona
and the District of Columbia
No Markets Today.
Exchanges all over tho civilized
world have closed today. In some OF
tho larger cities business was also at
a standstill and the banks were closed.
In Washington the banks were open,
but business was light