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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-06

A Petite prune that will not split,
even in the most sessre autumn rains,
has been discovered by W. H. B. Stew
art, of Gates, Ore, who is known in
this part of the state as the Burbank
Of Linn county. G. ". Anderson, of
the Gates hotel, brought in several sam
pies of this Petite prune today, and
states that those raised this year by
Mr.. Stewart average well in size with
other Petites grown in this section. He
has been experimenting several years
in prune grating, and now feels that
he has q prune that will eventually
prove of inestimable benefit to the
growers in this valley,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-06

Marriage licenses have been issued
at the office of the county clerk to,
day to William NJ. Miner, a farmer OF
Independence, and Hazel Herren, Of
this city; Marvin A. Walker, farmer
of Turner, and Mary A, Edwards, also
of Turner; Charles j. Pickens, Port
land chauffeur and Ethel l.. Sargent, .
Salem school teacher.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-06

G.. o. Constable, county fruit inspect
or, who has been busy the past week
inspecting nursery stocks, reports they
are oil unusually large ana clean this
year. This was especially noticeable
IN the growth Of prunes, apples and
pears.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-06

NJ. N. Kelsey was today appointed
by Judge Bushey as administrator OF
the estate of W, A. Loomis, who died
intestate in this county October !
leaving personal property valued 40
5000. The only heir of the deceased
is the father, Edwin Loomis, of Clay
Center, Nebraska. j. W. Kellis, NJ. U.
Dale and A. d. Adkins were named ~
appraisers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-06

\ default Judgment was rendered TO.
day IN the case Of II. y. Gray against
James L. Ward and the plaintiff was
gwen Judgment on five separate ac.
counts of sl4, Ss2.22. $45.l0. sl650
$3.50 and $50 for attorneys fees re-.
for the plaintiff. ~ u
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-06

Weather permitting, the finals in all
tennis events will be played here ON
the east Center street courts next Sat
urday. Unfavorabe weather has pre-.
vented these finals from being played
so far, but the tennis enthusiasts are
hoping that as this is the third at
tempt, the finals will finally be played.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-06

Sheriff A. L. Robertson, Of Park
county, Montana, was a caller at the
office Of sheriff Esch. sheriff Robert.
son came to this state to return pris.
oner wanted in Montana and captured
IN Portland and called at the state
capital to fix up his requisition pa.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-06

DR.. Stones Drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-06

DR.. stones Drug Store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-06

Potted plants and cut flowers floral
designs a speciality. Yew Park Green
house, Phone 253W. ll05 South 18th.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-06

Mack cavan was arrested in Baker
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-06

White Swan lunches. Clam chowder
s cents; good coffee and bread 5 cents.
Try us.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-06

The Woman's Alliance of the Uni
tartan church, will meet with Mrs. c..
S. Hamilton Friday at two o'clOck. All
members and friends are cordially in
vited to be present
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-06

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Women's Missionary society of the
FIRST Congregational church viii be
held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock,
at the home of Mrs. u. j. Fry, bUo
South High street. Papers will be read
by Mrs. DR.. Fairchild and Mrs. r. D.
Fleming. This is the first meeting of
the season.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-06

Mrs. Louisa La Prat, of Gervais, died
suddenly yesterday morning, at the age
Of so years. Early in the morning she
was in her usual good health, and her
sudden dtaSh was surprise to her
many fncrds in that community. Flu
neral services were held this afternoon
with iutcrment in the Gervais GENE
terry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-06
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-06
Cotton and Wool Mixed Blankets
Cotton Blankets

Cotton Blankets in all weights-white, tan, grey and
fancy paids with various coored borders-Special
October Sale Prices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-05
BRAHMS WORKS GIVEN
First of Master Composer Con
certs by Symphony Orchestra.

The first Of the series Of Eve mas
ter composer concerts" inaugurs.ed by
the symphony Society took place yes
terday afternoon in Carnegie Hail. and
an audience Of admirable proportions
testified 20 the spirit OF sincere musical
appreciation abroad in this city. There
was on the programme no sop 20 the
Philistines. as the afternoon contained
but two numbers, and the master COM
poser was Brahms. The symphony was
the First. a work which has also been
announced by the Bostons, and a more
beautiful reading of the soul OF any
composer has rarely been given than
the one Mr.. Damrosch and his mu-
sicians gave yesterday. The orchestra
precision OF attack, its graduation OF
dynamics, the general balance OF ITS
parts, was altogether admirable, and
all IN all. its playing was equal 10 any
thing il has accomplished this year
Especially delightfully."- given was the
andante. in which the rich majesty OF
its spirit was brought out superbly by
Mr.. Dam-osch.
The assisting artist was Harold
Bauer. who gave as the second section
Of the programme the concerto IN u
minor. playing il with a confluence OF
expression and yet with poetic hre
that equalled anything the Eng ish pl-
anist has done. Mr.. Damroseh gave
Mr. Bauer a discreet and sympathetic
accompaniment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-05
SUE ON HIPPODROME ROW
Voegtlin and Wilson Demand
Big PAYMENTS on Contracts.

Two actions fled in the Supreme
Court yesterday against the Shubert-
Anderson Company, proprletors OF the
Hippodrome, grew out Of the reported
quarrel at the theatre on the night
of January %, when Arthur Voegtlin,
artistic director, and William }. VIII
son, stage manager, were turned out:
Voegtlin, who had a contract for
$4,000 a year, is suing for $4,000 sal,
airy on his contract, which, ne said, VIII
not expire until next June. Wilson is
suing for $500, also on an uneXpired
contract. His salary was $3.50 week, eX-
ccpt when he was supervising rehear-
sails. when he received 5000 week. MS
salary for his last weeks work was not
paid, Wilson said, when he was sum
marily dismissed.
Voegtln and Wilson had been work
ing for some time on the circus that
opened at the Hippodrome on January
%. On the opening night there was
a disagreement between them and the
management, and the story is that they
were hustled out before the snow
opened. and were not even allowed 70
come back for their oyercoats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-05
WEEDS DELAWARE BANKER
Miss Virginia McChesney
Bride of H. p. Scott, Jr.

Miss Virginia McChesney. daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John T. McChesney,
was married yesterday in 81. Bar
tholomew's Church TO Henri p. Scott,
ir. son Of Henry p. Scott, Of Whining
ton. Del. Only relatives were present
at the ceremony, which was followed
by a small reception at the Hotel Van
derbilt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott will spend their
honeymoon in Florida and will make
their home at the Scott country estate.
near Delaware City. Del. The bride
groom is great-grandson OF the late
Rev. Levi Scott. one of the first bishops
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
His grandfather. the late Rev. Alfred
7. Scott. Of Wilmington. was also a
well known Methodist clergyman. Mr..
Scott is AZ the head Of Scott & Co.,
bankers. Of Wilmington.
Among those who came here for the
wedding were Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Clay.
Of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs. Henry =.
Scott. Of Wilmington; Mrs. T. NJ. Van
Meter and J. y. McChesney. of LeIirg
ton. Ky; Mr. and Mrs. ". A. Lawrence,
OF Buffalo. and Mrs. Charles A. Wolfe,
OF Pittsburgh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-05
WANTS A PULITZER
EXECUTOR OUSTED
Guardian of Publishers Grand.
children Accuses F. N.
JudSOn.

Surrogate Fowler yesterday granted
citation directing Frederick Newton
Judson, 6. Louis lawyer, to show
cause why he should not be removed as
enc o. the executors of the will Of Jo-
seph Pulitzer, late proprietor Of The
New York World" and The st. Louis
Dispatch" The application for
the citation was made by Arthur {.
Train. guardian for Ralph Pulitzer, jr.,
and Seward Webb Pulitzer, grandchil-
Gren Of Mr. Pulitzer.
The grounds on which the removal OF
Mr.. JudsOn are so4ght are that he re-
rounced the specific provision OF $50
600 for each executor made by Mr..
Pulitzer in lieu of the usual eSecu-
tors commission, which would have
amounted to much more, and elected to
receive the regular commissions. Since
then he has submitted TO the estate a
bill for $4,000 for services 10 No
vember 80, 1918. 1t is the contention
of Mr.. Train that in refusing the terms
Of compensation for the executors as
provided by the testator Mr.. Judson
practically renowned his designation
as one of the executors, and should
have no part in the management OF the
affairs of the estate.
The other executors are Ralph
Pulitzer, George l.. Rives. j. Angus
Shaw and the Union Trust Company.
A codicil 20 the will provided that
Mr.. Judson was to act as executor
until Joseph Pulitzer. jr., reached the
age Of thirty. The will provided that
in case any vacancy occurred in the eX-
ecutorship of the estate, Justice Har-
rington Putnam. of the Supreme Court,
was 10 be substituted.
In behalf Of the minor grandchildren
Of Mr. Pulitzer. Mr.. Train asks that Mr..
Judson be removed as executor and
that the letters of administration
issued 20 him be revoked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-05
WHAT IS GOING on TO-DAY.

Free admission 10 N. American Ml'eum of T.,.
ursI History New York Znnlogics. Psrk, var
Corilandt Park Museum snd The Aquarium.
Motor Boat SHOW. Madison Square Garden.
Food and Cooks Exhibition. Grand Central r'lac'
Convention Of IN. New York City Federation Of
Women's Clubs. Hotel A',or all day.
Public Lecture. under The auspices o. the Board o.
Wealth by william 7. Fs,hersion. On Nov
Drns Adulterators." Room 5t. Municipal Build
Ing. =. m
Addresses b. Ernest G. st.Iens and Ms. Rhe'.
ChiIde Don. a. woman slhfase meetns ol y! ~
Woncn's Political Union. e63 thth s'' 's'
Dinner q the American Road Builders A''oeii
ton. Reetors. $50 p m.
Dinner o. m. Architectural Lessu. o. Ne" York
2lj West 57th Ct. ?. n
Dinner - ~. University Of Michigan Club OF Ne"
YORK. Delmonico's. 80 ,. IN.
Meeting o, ths Ri,sr,id. Yacht Club. Hotel Aston
Sp. 10.
Addrcs. h- Toyokiehi Iy,n.si. on "Jspin's Re's
lion 20 the Present War; At ths mems Z" ~ w
Pairis Club OF New York. Delmonieos. IL
Dance Of ths New Workers. Hotel Aston. evening
Ban o, the Brooklyn Emerald Society. waldorf
Astoria. evening
Dance Of n. Chelsea H.ishborhood Association
Public School IS ~ Yves, 2.th 81. e7enlng
Bal q IN. school FOR Printers Apprentices. Harlem
River Casino. evening
Bal Of the Cry History Club. sherry's. evening
Entertainment Of M. National COMMITTEES on PfS-
Ons and Prison Labor Colony cub. evening"
IActur. by william A PrenderssS on our Cl'I
Finances" before tie New Ira CUB. - hAs'
Broadvsy. evening
Public lectures Of the Board - Education
y m. ManhatGn--'Tvo Great American. W.
Roheu Co.'S Public School u. iiih g. "e'i "'
Eigi'h Az. Songs ~ Isly." Giuseppe 40
Rsndeggtr Public School -. Dominica. t.sf.e
and Rroome SIS VOCAL selections by Mrs. C. =
Rsndrgger: "Fok song aud Ar sons. Mls'
Mare !. MacConntu. Puddle School -. bf"sa
way. Academy It. add Nern4ilyea az lIvood
Colorado versus Svitzsrland" Rudy ;. LleA.
Public School 81. 18th -. east Of A.. b .Prs,.
ent- Dsy Problems Constitutional and Political
Professor Nilsm Starr Myers Ph. d. Public
School IS, ssh ~ eaS 81 First av; Ariea,
tic Land Of Crooked Paths" Glen A. Bsl4Sin
Public school %. lt,th -. ives; a. Scrsn'h ~
"Clothing and House Furnishings, How snd
what 20 Buy." Mrs Ellen Beers McG0ssn. Pub
~ School sb Az A and last s.d st.: "Psnics
and Industrial Crisss." Professor James Nsltcr
Crook IN. D. Public School ls2. lsed p. aud
NAdsWorth sv Wonders ~ the Heavens" John
Henri From, Public school Isl. -. Nicholas
AZ and ls1th -. The Evolution - ships.
George II. Streaker. Public School 100. suffolk and
Ritnsion SIS "TrampinE Anong the Hish Alps.
Charles Robinson. Mission o. the Immsiulsts
Virgin" Great Jones and Lafayette st. Emo
Mons n Expressed hy Music william y.
HlFs-hmsnH. De via Clinton High School. Tenth
a. and ssh 81 Beethoven: Later WofAs. II. "
Daniel Gregory Mason. wsdiesh High scA0c..
II5ih o.. vet Of Seventh AZ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-05
THACKERAY SALE
BRINGS S14,81b As
Largest Item Is 81, $50 for Thirty
Pages of Manuscript of
Or. Birch"

Book lovers from this and other
cities filed the Anderson Galleries yes
teyday afternoon at the sale Of the
Thackeray collection made by b. A.
Behrend. Of Brookline. Mass. and Of
other books from the library Of Mrs.
Rebecca Wharton Cav. Of Philadelphia.
The 2l6 offerings brought a total Of
S14.Sl645.
Tic highest price for a single book
was 81 $50, paid by J. +. Drake after
keen competition for thirty pages OF
,he origlEa! manuscript of Thackeray's
Doctor Birch and His Young Friends"
The volume, which is mounted to
ouarto and was bound in levant mo-
rocco by Roger de Coverley in London
in 1849. is illustrated with proof plates
from the Smith Elder edition.
J. +. Drake gave 5000 for a first edi-
ton OF Thackeray's vanity Fair" with
illustrations on steel and wood by the
author. He gave the same price for a
collection Of six fine water color draw
ings of Thackerays made for the
Paris Sketch Book" He also obtained
for $500 what is regarded by the eX-
perts "a a remarkably fine copy Of the
first edition of Thackeray's Second
Funeral Of Napoleon"
! For the original manuscript Of Char
slottc's Bronte's preface to the second
Aedtion Of Jane Eyre" George d. Smith
gave $500 Charles Sessler. Of Phila-
delphia, paid S6s5 for eight original
drawings for "Mrs. Perkins, Ball" Mr.
Smith gave $500 for a collection Of
autograph letters by Thackeray and
, S4OO for the original manuscript Of the
, Primer speech.
, Eight original pen and ink and pencil
drawings for the Book of Snobs," by
Thackcray. went TO T. J. Cannon for
, S625, and F. W. Morris gave Si65 for
thirty-nine volumes of first editions Of
Thackeray's works.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-05
COL. w. c. FISK RESIGNS
officer of 7th Regiment Forty
Years in Service.

Lieutenant Colonel willard c. Fisk
OF the 7th Regiment, New York Ma
tional Guard, has resigned on account
of business. He is the fifth ranking
lieutenant colonel OF the line in the
national guard. and has served con-
tinuously close on TO forty-one years.
He first Joined the 7th as private in
Company G., March "a, 1874, and later
was transferred to Company and was
promoted sergeant.
He was elected second Lieutenant IN
April, 1881: first lieutenant in May,
1882; was appointed regimental adju-
tant in September. 1889, and was elect
ed captain Of Company d in December,
1890 He was elected major in Octo-
Der, 1901, and lieutenant colonel In
1908.
Efforts are being made to have Lieu
tenant Colonel Fisk withdraw his
resignation, but this is considered un-
likely. az he has been desiorus OF
leaving active service for some time.
II is uncertain who will succeed
him. 4 contest between Majors Robert
Mclean and Francis G. Landon is SAID
10 be likely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-05
BAILEYS SALE OPENS
Carrara Busts Bring 5000;
Sessions Total, S10,130.

The opening session at Silo's Fifth
Avenue Art Galleries of the sale of the
second consignment from Baileys, Ltd,
Of London. realized Sl0.l30 on 1872 lots.
Two Carrara marble busts. "Mars and
Minerva by Canoya, went to G. J..
Charles, OF London and New York, for
$500. These buSts. formerly in Lis
rcaghan Mansion. ;he home OF Colonel
Lawrence. in Galway, ireland, were pre-
scented 10 him by the sculptor. A rare
Adam library table. carved with leaf
mouldings, was sold TO J. Lewis for
$40. Mrs. A. Bennett gave S245 for a
Chippendsle mahogany reception suite.
Other buyers included Mrs. Irving Bro
kaw, Mrs. A. Hodges. c. l.. Hay, Mrs.
S. G.. Schermerhorn, J. ". Terwilliger
and J. Wilton Stuart. The sale con-
tinues to-day and tomorrow at 2:30.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-05
Mr.. MANTELL'S HAMLET
Impersonation by Tragedian
Shows Sincere Intent.

Hamlet" Shakespeare mastery
study Of the conflict between mans
conscience and his yengeful purpose.
was presented last night by Robert
Mantell ut the 44th Street Theatre. The
tragedy is the third OF Mr.. MantelPs
repertory 20 DC given during his pres
ent engagement. Though the actor Is
temperamentally unsuited 20 the char
actcr, his impersonation has passages
OF real sympathy and dignity which
make il something 10 be seen and ep-
preciated
After watching Forbes Robertson's
deeply thoughtful Interpretation Of the
role last season at theatre just across
the street, there is no escape from the
regret that Mr.. Mantell does not al
WAYS utter the words OF his speeches
with a thought behind them. Some Of
mis- best passages 20 for far less than
they should, because they seem TO be
nothing but words. This is particu-
Isrlv true OF such fine bits as the
solilouuy and the address 20 the play
ers. which should be much more i'm
pressiye than he makes them. Yet Mr..
Mantcll has other moments, particu-
lsrlv simpler passages in the first act,
which make his Hamlet" something
20 be grateful for.
Geneviere Hamper Mrs. Mantell
had her first opportunity Of the present
season in Ophelia. What she lacks in
experience she largely compensates for
in youth and beauty. Her mad scene is
given with appealing effect, her very
lack Of power as an actress adding TO
the sympathy she arouses. A good
word. too. is due Gencvieve Reynolds
for her Queen Mother and Fritz Leiber
for his earnest Laertes.
The Merchant Of Venice" will be
PLAYED tonight. with another oppor-
tunity for Miss Hamper as Portia. and
with Mr.. Mantell giving mis- interesting
portrayal of Shylock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-05
MISS GOODSON IN RECITAL
Good Sized Audience Hears
Pianist in Varied Programme

Miss Katherine Goodson, the hngllsn
pjanist. gave a recital last night IN
Carnegie Hall before an audience OF
good size. Miss Goodson is an artis'
OF fine attainments and ample teen
meal equipment, and If there seems
at times in her playing a shght lSck OF
warmth, il is none the less the playing
OF a pianist of real power and ABOVE
all. of deep sincerity.
She disclosed all these qualities las'
night in a programme Of great variety
which opened with an Aria OF Pergo,,
lese and a Menuett of Beethoven, ana
which included Beethoven's Sonata, IN
A fat. Op. 40, Chopin group, arthur
Writings "Suite Moderne," and Llszts
Hungarian Rhapsodic No. 2.
Al the same moment Aeolisn nan
saw n song recital by Nine. Gina Ga
narelli-Viafora. assisted by Alice Nc
CardelI. violinist. and Mildred Dilling'
harpist. Nine. Visfora gave a number
OF songs and operate airs, and showed
that her voice is still as large IN vol
ume and as dramatically used. as II
was at the time she was member OF
the Metropolitan Opera Company. She
was warmly applauded by large audi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-05
CALL FOR TRINITY VICAR
DR.. Mockridge Invited by St.
James's Church, iladelphia

The Rev. DR.. John Mockrdge, vicar
Of Trinity Church. has received a call
70 the rectorship of st. James's Church,
Philadelphia. This is one of the oldest
Episcopal churches Of that city, being
40 years old, and its communicates in
clude many prominent Philadelphia
families. 1t is at 22d and Walnut SITS.
Dr. Nockridge was made vicar OF
Old Trinity last January after several
wears service as vicar Of Trinity
Chapel in West 25th st. He has been
rector OF churches in Louisville and
Detroit. The most recent rector o.
the Philadelphia church was the Rev.
DR.. William c. Richardson, who died
in August, 1914. Bishop Nichols, of
California, is former rector Of the
church. The committee from Philadel-
phis which waited on DR.. Mockridge
went back without hearing his decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-05
MARKET FOR WORKS
OF ARTISTS SOUGHT
Professional Glasses of War Re.
lief Council to Open Perma-
nent Exhibition.
lib, CABLE to The Trlbun,

London, Feb. An an effort 10 ere
ate market for works OF art in war
time the professional classes of the
War Relief Council will soon open a
ncrmanent exhibition al the Princes
Gate house Of J. Pierpont Morgan, who
has given permission, 1t is asserted,
for the use Of the house. a speeial
80 coumittee has been appointed by
,he conncil. which also intends TO con-
d " a series of other exhibitions.
The committee includes Sir George
Alavsrder, the Hon. Mrs. Norman Gros-
Tenor, Colonel Sir Thomas II. Holdich,
Iobn Laycry, David Murray, Ernest
Newt president of the Royal Inst;
.ute Of British Architects; Harold
Sneod Viscountess ST. Cyres, Paul
Warehouse and Sir Aston WEBB me Inc
council has headquarters IN the MOT
gan house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-05
ALLEN NISSAN,

Allen Nissan. one Of the best known
real estate operators on Long Island
and a member OF the firm OF Nissan
Brothers, OF Queens and Jamaica, died
on Wednesday at the Presbyterian Hos
pital from heart disease. He was
thirty-eight years old. lie was born IN
Queens, and was formerly president o,
the Queens Civic League and chief OF
the Queens Volunteer Fire Department
Besides his wife and two children he
leaves two brothers, J. Maynard kis-
sam. OF Queens. with whom he was IN
partnership, and Richard hissam' oil
Little Neck, Long Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-05

London, req. o nary EiilhDetn
Braddon, novelist. died to-day az her
home in R.chmond-on-Thames, after a
fortnight's illness.
Miss Braddon was one OF the most
prolific and widely read writers OF the
nineteenth century. She wrote sixty
FIVE novels, two dramas and a multi
tude OF essays, short stories and
poems. The profits from her work were
estimated az 100000, and several
publisher. made fortunes out of them.
Born in London in 1887. the daugh-
ter OF a LAWYER living in Soho Square,
she early manifested literary inclina-
tions. She was encouraged By her
parents and friends. with the result
that many OF her poems and stories
appeared in the press in all parts OF
England. Until she was twenty-three
years old, however, she did not receive
any remuneration. Finally. a publisher
offered her $50 for a story that would
combine a strong plot with human in
terest. and 1.-The Trail OF the Serpent"
was the result. The tale was not par
ticulsrly well received, but the young
writer felt justified in continuing her
efforts.
Two years later certain author
having failed 20 produce new novel
FOR magazine, Miss Braddon saved
the day BY substituting something
from her own pen. II proved great
success. and the author Of Lady Aud
ley's Secret" was soon overwhelmed
with orders for books from publishers
throughout England. In the same year
she wrote Aurora Floyd" and the fol-
loving wear two more volumes APP
peared. In 1854 came THE Doctors
Wife" and her position was assured.
She married her publisher. John Max
well, in 1874, though she continued
writing under her maiden name. For
several years she edited "Belgravis, a
London magazine. Her brother, SIR
Edward Braddon, was Prime Minister
of Tasmania.