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Arizona republican., 1915-11-14

uttering lamentations in reaction of thS excitement he had been through
 At the entrance to the stabieyard he met the policeman who had alr.ady heard of the riot call that had brought the reserves to the scene of tragedy and battle at the circus. The policeman dis cussed the whole exciting affair with Quabba, who had been a spectator. The two came down the alley together, and Sankey the stableman, peerins panlc- stricken from crack in the loft wall. sa W them and his guilty conscience prompted the narrowing thought that he had been identified the thief who had dragged the diamond from the claws of deaY and that the search for him was on.
 Quabba and the policeman called his name, but Sankey dld not answer. He lay trembling in. the loft in an ague of fear. Cuabba and the policeman left the stable without looking into the loft and walked up the alley to the street and Sarkey dropped down the l9dder, climbed tho rack fence and hid in another part of town,
Arizona republican., 1915-11-14

the he was known by in the West, John Powell He handed this to Parker, who faithfully promised he would send the telegram in secret and he kept his word.
 When Blake received this strange mes- sage he was puzzled, for he knew Esther had been in the west for several weeks. But he had learned of Arthur's injuries and deemed that Esther was kept from the in jured man, for Blake knew, too, that Blair and Vivian in Los Angeles, and he suspected them. Blake telegraphed prompt ly: Answering your wire. Miss Esther Harding Is in Los Angeles. Hagar Hard ing continues to i...prove."
 This telegram was delivered at ths or fees of the Good Hope Oil compc2ty. Blair. in charge, received all business and per- sonal communications in the absence of the injured Arthur. Blair opened the envelope cautiously at the suggestion of Vivian, who was present They were Gumfounded for a moment. and then Vivian pointed to the first line of the message, which was type written
 There is a purple ribbon on the type writer over there" she whispered. Tt seems the same type of the machine this telegram was copied in purple. also. If the word not added at the end Of the first line. the .Aessage would read:
 Answering your wire, Miss Esther
 Harding is not in Los Angeles.
 Hagar HarU2nS continues 10 lrn-
 prove"
 "Vi. you are a geniusw cried Blair.
 They placed the telegram in the type writer Vivian firmly struck the keys and the e3.ire import of the message changed. Then Blair carefully sealed it in the envelope and sent 1t by the office boy to Mir. Powell at his home.
 That will convince him he is dippy, for surc!' cried Blair But he must be pretty cunning, at that. to get a telegram out to Blake without Durand or De Vaux knowing of it, for they watch him like hawks.
 'since the diamond from the sky turned up so tragically at the circus. Durand has forgotten his patient" said Vivian T be- lieve Durand might have been on the level # it were not for thing, diamonds!'
 ''Ie certainly is a bug them re- marked Blair. Here is all this business niIIlons at stake-and Durand is content that I have full charge, and he does not question whether I will cheat play fair when we divide All he thinks of is the mond a big diamond like the diamond from the sky"
 "Who would not?' murmured Vivian. q have sold my soul and you have sold yours for the diamond from the sky! And it has never rested in our grasp"
 But it will" cried Blair fervently. Tt belongs to us to you and me. am a Stan ley and the rightful heir. and you are my wife! As for that smooth swindler Du-
Arizona republican., 1915-11-14

feared 70 go too far in their efforts to drive Esther from Les Angeles Their ef- fo~ts were confined to keeping Arthur sep arated from her. to augment his fear of complete mental collapse.
 On the other hand. the conspirators knew Esthor's high spirit They hoped she would become discouraged and perhaps disgusted at Ar.hurs ecceatric treatment Of her-the cause of which she was not likely to sus- pect-and return to Richmond and Hagar.
 But Esther was resolved upon solving the strange mystery of Arthur's conduct. At each encounter. since they had been parted in tHe mining town of Mammoth. just be- fore grievously injured. he had bcen delighted at sight of her, and then some strange influence would overcome him and he would regard her with a fear farEted expression, lapsing into vacuity, and then fate, in the shape of those who sI-rorn6ed hlrn, or t-agic excitement such as had last occurred. would separate tnerl wide apart aGain. True as steel herself. her stanch heart would not permit her to
Arizona republican., 1915-11-14

SYNOPSIS OF THE DIAMOND FROM HE SKY"
 laauoad ths; feu in a centuries ago Nsl--zs elder branch of the Stanley family vl-ziu.z- This diamond with the title to tho s-szicr ca-ldous i1 England. that the Vi-Einla S-aaleys. To cheat q hated kinsrIaa Of s-E Col SsanleT has substituted a gypsy baby boy, cHsEhte- born him. Ills young wife dies. the s-c1 rTTy 11tbe- returns and takes in revenge the dr-lc SEaaie- girl baby raised in secret and raC chn1 as her own Tie EyIisy's grows u3 --ckless waS-rei and becomes great friends with rnl drserzt~ and hates Arthur, but dsse-lhles. Ar s-G cces vest under the assumed of John Pow SlL taking the hSme of q murder Blair has --s-re3-Bl-l- telling Arthur it murder but sc-lisut- Arthur believing he has wronged an. c1u1reG Elai-. But Arthur does tell Blair he .z tae false heir and Blair the rlghtfuI one. The 2l--c7d fr7- the Sky rssses from hand hand, sz-els for iss value ty many. and 1t trage- dies- fl California Arthur becomes a rIIcnaire and .s E--rc-l1ed by enemies who seek his ruin. He Is ir'--c1 h accident and these enemies make c--- 1rzi cs hin Esther. supposed to be only 6 E--7T girl learns she Is really Esther Stanley and cozes co Cuns1-1ia seeking Arthur. whom she N-r-11 Aarst1l- zdventu-vss secretly married to El1.- t7Eeshsr win Darsld and De Vaux heads of c diz=uzt EsuS- and Blair Stanley plot keep Es-le- f-un Rrthrr- Blair takes charge of Arth1rs r--as ezsiness nCaiEs while Durand De vaux. and Nlviz- Tad '. 5oea Powell the mad millionaire "- A-Aur ls knoEn-to wilder disspatians. the whole Fl0- Aeiag tO rEl7 Arthur morally. financially, and TSys,esny-
Arizona republican., 1915-11-14
TCopy-iEh. 1915 By Roy L. McCardeK1
 CHAPTER WI
THE ROSE IN THE DUs7

THE ROSE THE DUST.
 - TTH the paRdemonium that fol- lowed the swift death meted tC wv the Lady Of Lions struck down 1T
 her sins. it would seem every evi
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-20
New. Notes of Intcre.t.

At tho closing session at Whining
ton. \. c.. yesterday of the Scaboard
Air Line Surgeons Association, DR.. ].
NJ Burke. of this city, chief surgeon
or the line, was presented with a hand
some diamond pin in token Of the as
sociation's esteem.
Councilman are now talking OF get
ting rid OF the horse drawn steam fro
engines and substituting motor trucks.
Two dozen or more misdcmcanor in
dicsnents were returned by the Prince
George grand jury yesterday against
parties at Hopewell. for selling liquor
ana for other violations of law. The
grand jury is still at work. The in
dicted parties were bailed for their
appearance for trial.
The annual convention Of the Prince
George SundaySch Association,
composed of the Sunday schools of all
the Protestant denominations, will be
held at MELVILLE on September /. The
association will be in session for a
couple OF days, and there will be adj
dresses. reports. music and other in
teresting exercises.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-20
Goochlnnd schoo, settI.m.nt

GOOCHLAND. VA. August 19.-The
County School Board settled with the
treasurer here yesterday for the year
ending June 80. After canceling all
warrants and accounting for all out
standing unpaid warrants that have
been issued by the different clerks Of
school boards. IL was shown that each
district Will BIO able to build one new
house before the opening OF next SEES
sion. Teachers will be contracted
with October l and .. and the schools
will open October 4. The regular holi-
days at Thanksgiving Will DO allowed
The school fair will be held November
90.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-20
A Mnliciou. Act.
For an Overhead Dridre.

Petitions are TO be circulated among
the qualified voters of every ward in
the city. asking Endorsement of the
proposition to build an overhead bridge
on Second Street in connection with
the new concrete structure to take
the place of the present "Bishop"
bridge across the Appomattox Then
petitions Will be presented to the ward
representatives in the Council and
Board OF Aldermen, urging their fav-
orable consideration of the matter, and
requesting their aid in the passage of
any ordinance devsing ways and
means for the construction of an over
head bridge. There is a wide senti-
ment In the community in favor OF
such bridge. 1t would avoid the
dangers and inconvenience of the
railroad grade crossings on Second
Street. and for this reason is favored
by the Norfolk and Western Railway
Company. which is willing to contrib
ute $4,000 to the cost Of the structure.
1t would also make safe and better
the traffic and travel between Peters
burg and Chesterfield and Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-20
ENDS HIS OWN LIFE
WITH DROP ISTo RI1rrI

Especial to The Times Dispatch]
WILMINGTON. \. G, August III
Charlie Haar. secretary and manager
OF the Peoples Supply Company. ono OF
the biggest grocery concerns in VIII
mington. committed suicide here this
morning by jumping into the Cape
Fear River. Haar appeared on the
wharf this morning and informed sew
eral people that he intended to kill
himself. but his threat was taken as
joke. Later his hat and coat were
FOUND along the riverside and after
wards his body was discovered De-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-20
Court Clerks In Session.

I"PocIdI 20 The Times Dfspatch.J
PULASKI. VA. August lathe sixth
annual convention Of the Virginia Court
EierkS Association convened this MORN
ing Tor a two-days session, with about
forty delegates attending. H. G. GIL
mer welcomed the visitors. Laurence
"aring. of Norfolk. responding. Re-
ports. appointment Of committees and
papers occupied the session. Late this
afternoon the delegates were given an
automobile ride. The annual banquet
was held tonight at Maple Shade Inn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-20

strikers have established headquarters
In tho Red Mems Building. in Bank
Street. where their meetings are held
and their officials and committees are
always accessible. Their pickets are
active at the railway stations here
and at Hopewell. The strike officials
express confidence of success. Mean
while. representatives and organizers
OF the trade unions are Investigating
conditions at the plant.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-20

sixty Days for Stealing Bicycle.
Lloyd Arnold was sentenced to sixty
days In Jail yesterday by Justice
Crutchfteld when convicted Of stealing
a bicycle, valued at $35. from c. c.
Schurm.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-20
Heavy Jitney Bus,ne,,.

The recent reduction in hours of
work and the change from two to
three shifts OF workmen at the Du
Pont plant. has resulted In a heavy
business for the four or nve scores of
1itneys running between Hopewell and
Petersburg. The changes of shifts es-
Pecially keep them running all day
and until a late hour of the night to
accommodate the employees
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-20

spondency is believed to have been the
cause of his act He was forty-four
years OF age and unmarried
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annual CONFERENCE
GOING TO LYNCHBURG
Petersburg Expresses Willingness to
Surrender This Years Meet
Ing of Methodists.
CITY NOW IS ovERCRowDED
Influx Of People Through Rapid
Growth of Hopewell Has Overtaxed
Accommodations Final Decision
Now Up to Conference Committee.

PETERSBURG. VA. August i3-In
all probability the Virginia Conference
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South will meet this year In the Court
Street Church. Lynchburg, instead Of
In the Washington Street Church. Pc
tersburg. was decided upon by the
last conference Tho reason for the
change. has been stated in Tho
Times Dispatch. is the congestion in
Petersburg caused by the overflow of
population from Hopewell and the Du
Pont works. The hotels are crowded.
and nearly every house Is filled by this
new population. 1t might, therefore.
be a matter Of difficulty to secure
proper accommodations for the mem
bers OF the conference. Approaching
this situation as. no doubt. the mem
bers of the conference will appreciate
1t, the local committee on entertain
ment last night. after thorough con-
sideration, regretfully acauiesced in
place OF meeting be changed to that
city. The matter now goes to the
conference committee on entertain
ment. which Is invested with the pow.
er TO make the change. and 1t is ex-
pected that that body will approve the
action OF the local committee.
The condition that may render tho
change necessary s greatly regretted
by the Methodists Of Petersburg. Tho
people of this city have always thrown
open their homes for the hospitable
entertainment Of all religious bodies.
A Malicious Act.
Some persons unknown. but with
malicious Intent, last night at a point
short distance from the city cut all
the wires OF the Norfolk and Western
Railway, the Western Union Tele-
graph Company and the Petersburg
Telephone Company. running from the
city to City Point Hopewell and Prince
George Courthouse. destroying all com
munication with those places until the
damage could be repaired this morning
The wires were cut with pliers and
left resting on the ground to be a
source OF danger to any one coming in
contact with them. For what reason
this act was done Is not known-only
suspected. The Petersburg Telephone
Company offers a reward Of 500 for
the arrest and conviction Of the guilty
parties.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-20

The Strike of Electricians.
The strike OF the Du Point electrical
workers showed no change to-day. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-18
Slow Pay

When links goes to the corner
store, all hands are bowling to the
floor, and heaving grins: the
clerks rush up, on him to wait,
and see if they can't sell a crate
of beans or pins. The boss comes
up with gaudy smile. to fuss
around and a talk a while, and be
polite; he's treated like an hon
ored guest. and OF the goods he
gets the best. for he is white. He
has the captivating trick OF cough
ing up, without a kick. the shin
ing PUNK: he doesn't say, Come
round again. and l will try to pay
YOU them or other bunk. When
Bogss goes shopping merchants
frown. and ask to see the money
down for all he buys, and all their
actions plainly say, I'VE do not
want your trade. YOU jay, dad
bling your eyes, He gets the
worst of goods on hand. the sugar
that is rich with sand. the CHASTITY
cheese, the greens that are no
longer green, the spuds that taste
of kerosene. the shriveled peas.
For Boggs despises paying bills;
the paying process almost kills
that foolish skate; for men like
him, throughout the land, no well
come word, no cordial hand. will
ever wait. WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-18
EXPERIENCES AT THE FRONT.
William G. Shepherd Talks to Press
Club of War in Europe,

William q. Shepherd. war correspon-
dent in Mexico and Europe, who ad-
dressed the National Press Club last
night. told some of his experiences in
the field. Mr.. Shepherd expects soon to
return to Europe.
Il was surprised at first at the height
of the Italian soldiers he said. Pm
surprised yet, but you know [ found
the average Italian soldier to be the
tallest and strongest looking man I've
yet seen. They're the happiest. too.
You don't hear Tipperary' with them.
All of their songs are from the beauti
full Italian operas, and they're always
playing like lot of boys when they're
not singing. Man for man. the Italian
soldier I've seen outdoes in spirit.
strength and energy the average Aus
trian.'
Under the club auspices motion pic
lures supplied by the Mutual Film Cor
poration were shown, and the movies
Of club members displayed last week
were repeated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-18
ACQUITTED OF CHARGE OF
8-HOUR LAW VIOLATION
Clarence F. Sewers, Manager Of Co.
lumbia Laundry Company, Gets
Ordered Verdict of Not Guilty.

Clarence f. Sewers, manager of the
Columbia Laundry Company, was ac-
quilted of a charge of violation of the
eight-hour law i'll the employment of
females, yesterday afternoon i'll the
Police Court.
The information against Mr.. Sewers
alleged that he employed girls in a
laundry more than eight hours day.
Testimony was given, however, that
the girls in the laundry only work
eight hours day, and that the girls
who were alleged to have worked
longer hours were not in the laundry,
but in branch offices. Attorney Charles
Diggs contended that the informations
were not borne out by the testimony,
as the girls in question simply did
clerical work in handling laundry in
the branch Offices.
Judge Mullowny upheld the conten-
ton Of the attorney, took the case from
the jury and ordered "a verdict of not
guilty. Assistant Corporation Counsel
Taggart opposed the contention of Mr..
DiggS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-18
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner Brooklyn, cord wood from
Bretons bay at 18th street wharf for J.
H. Carter & Co.; schooners East Lynn
and Julia Bradshaw, watermelons from
Chesapeake bay points at 18th street
wharf for the local market; flattie
Jeanette. cord wood from the White House
at 18th street wharf for J. Maury Dove
& Co.. steamer Southland, from Norfolk
and Old Point: steamer Northumberland,
from Baltimore and landings in the
from Lower Machodoc and Nomini creeks
and landings in the lower river: boat
Sally May arrived at Georgetown from
Alexandria with fertilizer for a Chesa-
peake and Ohio canal point.
Departures.
Schooner S. l.. Bowen, light, for
Maryland point after cord wood for the
dealers here schooner White Wings, light
for a dowa-river shore after cord wood
for the local market; boats Rose Augusta,
G. c. Williams. Minnie May. r. V. Land
and Juanita, light. for Chesapeake bay
points after melons for the market here !;
schooner Josephine keas, light, for Deco
guam, Va, after cord wood or lumber for
dealers steamer Northland for Old Point
and Norfolk by the Norfolk and Wash
ington Steamboat Company steamer w.
L. Davis. for river landings to Grinder
wharf to return this evening; steamer
Volunteer, fer river landings to Proctor s
wharf to return this evening.
Tugs and Tows.
Tug Capt. Toby arrived with raft of
pine piles from Occoquan for 18th street
wharf work; tug Southern is reported on
her way to this city with a tow Of barges
from Baltimore: tug Winship will leave
today with coal-laden boats for the naval
powder plant coal storage yard at Malta
woman creek: tug James o. Carter ar
rived at Georgetown with fertilizer-laden
barge for Seneca, Nd: tug Cumberland
has sailed from Boston with light Con-
solidated Coal Company barges for this
city and Baltimore: tug NJ. NJ. Davis is
at Baltimore undergoing repairs; tug
Minerva arrived at Georgetown with a
tow Of lighters.
Memoranda.
Schooner Silver Star has completed
loading lumber at Occoquan and will sail
today for this city; barge Venus has
completed loading railroad ties at High
Point for Philadelphia and is waiting tug
to take her away; schooner Ruth Decker
has arrived at Baltimore with lumber
from Potomac point, and will go to
| Newbern, NJ c., to load lumber for deal
land point to load cord wood for the deal
ers here schooner Raymond will return
to a Potomac point to load for this city
or Baltimore; schooner ]. A. Moore is
due to sail from a Maryland point for
this city with cord wood for local dealers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-18
FALLS CHURCH is TOLD
OF SANITATION PROJECT
Proposed Drainage Plan for Alex
andria County Endorsed by
Civic League.


FALLS CHURCH, Va, August IS
At meeting Friday afternoon Of
the Civic League. an organization of
women which works for the welfare of
the town, S. l.. tombstone explained
the details of a suggested plan for
connecting Falls Church with pro-
posed sanitary and drainage system
for Alexandria county. The league
voted d formal Endorsement of the
project.
Instead of a general sewage system.
which would be difficult and expensive
owing to distances and the nature of
the country, the plan contemplates the
building of huge septic tanks at Ger
tain naturally advantageous places for
service to residences in their vicinity.
Management of the system would be
under the boards of health of Alex
andra and Fairfax counties. Property
owners would be assessed a monthly
charge. little, if any, in excess of the
present cost of sanitation, which is not
modern and is asserted to be a menace
to health.
The project is to be pushed actively
in Falls Church, Ballston. Clarendon
and other communities which would
be served. If a sufficient number of
property owners give formal approval.
it is expected work will begin at an
early day. The system. it is asserted.
has the Endorsement of several state
boards of health, and is in successful
operation elsewhere. Several organi-
cations similar to the Falls Church
Civic League have Endorsed the plan.
but it remains to be acted on formally
by a majority of home owners.
A lawn fete was given recently at
the league house, under the auspices
of the library committee, the proceeds
to be devoted to the purchase of new
books.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-18
THIEVES ACTIVE IN CITY.
Varied Articles Stolen in Different
Sections of the CAPITAL,

Mrs. Anna McWilliams, Sd and Z
streets northwest, reported to the po-
lice that her apartment was entered
yesterday and robbed of two rings,
two pairs of shoes, a pair of gloves and
a quantity of underwear.
The theft Of silver mesh bag and a
gold bracelet and locket was reported
by Annie Gassaway, 23O Florida avenue
northwest. She told the police that the
articles were taken from her house
during her absence.
Frank Graham. apartment 405, 2112 F
street northwest. complained to the
police that an unidentified colored ma
entered his apartment last night about
$50 o'clock He left the building by
means of the fire escape before he OBJ
tanned any valuables.
Minnie F. Thompson, al 18th street
northeast, reported the theft of a gold
watch and chain. She said the theft
was committed at her home yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-18
FOR USE IN NEW PIERS.
Raft of Pine Piles Brought From o.
coquan to 18th Street Wharf.

A raft of about $50 pine piles for
use in the construction of the new
piers at the municipal market, at the
foot of 18th street, were brought here
yesterday afternoon from Occoquan in
tow of the tug Capt. Toby. The logs
varied in length from thirty to sixty
five feet, and will be used in the west
ern and central piers, much work on
which has already been done.
Only one of the municipal market
piers is now standing and about it
watermelon-laden boats are clustered
as thick as peas in a pod. The outer
boats to get the melons to purchasers
on the wharf have to load them in
small boats to be brought ashore, this
being easier than handling them across
six or more boats lying abreast at the
end OF the pier. Before this pier is
touched for rebuilding, it is stated. the
two piers in process of construction
will be completed and put in use.