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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23
To Quickly Remove
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hairy surface for or 3 minutes, then
rubbed off and the skin washed to re-
move the remaining delatone. This
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of hair and leaves the skin without
blemish. Caution should be used to
be certain that it is delatone you buy.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23
NEW THEATER POLICY
High Class Road Attractions at Ma

HIGH CIasS hoau AttracuonS at Ma
jestic Soon.
The stage of the Majestic has said
a long goodbye to winter long sieges
of stock company and movies. 1t has
put away childish things and has put
on the garments of a real theater
Hereafter it will rival its sister, the
Grand, in presenting high class road
attractions.
With w. B. Patton, whose trade
mark, 1.-THE Peculiar Comedian" is
recognized from Coney Island to Gan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23
EAST SIDE

Notes and personals from East Side.
by Frances Jones. 211 Grattan street.
telephone between and 10 a. m, $3.50;
other hours, 1851 K-2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23

ENTHUSIASTICALLY
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-07-27
FLICKER IS AN ANT EATER
Unlike It's Woodpeeker Cousin tn,
Bird Spends Much Time on
the Ground.

The flicker is Americas most impor.
tant ant eater. II has an appetite for
these little creatures that is almost be-
yond understanding, United States
scientists examined the stomach OF
one bird and found moro than FIVE
thousand ants. The stomachs OF two
others contained more than three
thousand each.
It Is the ca!y member OF the wood.
pecker family which spends much
time on the ground II may be that
its appetite for ants has compelled
II to forsake the trees, and the diet Of
boring insects which its relatives en-
Joy. AT any rate, you'll see II quite
often scootlng along highways or hop
ping over lawns.
Yes, 1t is here now, and II its appe.
tite is normal this year, its family
probably has consumed several mil
lions OF ants by this time. You'll
know II by It's mottled brown and
black body, the red patch on its head
and the black crescent at its throat.
II you need any other identification,
watch II when II flies, and see the
white patch beneath its tail feathers.
Perhaps you would like It TO spend
the summer with you An invitation
In the form Of bird box. with an
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-07-27
TALES LIKED BY STRATHCONA
Great Seotchman Highly Pleased by
Anecdotes That Dealt With the
Country Of His Birth.

Lord Srathcona was fond OF stories
of his Scottish countrymen One that
pleased him highly have heard often
repeat, says Mr.. Beckles Wilson, in
The Life of Lord Strathcona and
Mount Royal"
A Scot was once boastlng that
Scotch apples We're far better than the
Canadian variety.
Really exclaimed his friend, you
can't mean thatl"
II do mean It," was the response;
but | must premeese that for my
ain taste prefer them soor and hard.
One story told Of his native town
delighted him, although he professed
incredulity. The superintendent OF the
Forres Sabbath school had prepared
list of questions for the junior class:
Name the strongest man; the wlseSt
man; the meekest man. Only one
child, cynical little elf she was, an
swered correctly: Samson, Solomon,
Moses. All the others wrote or print
ed opposite the queries the name Of
the hero Of their hearts-Lord Strath-
coma. There might be stronger and
wiser and meeker men, but the junior
class was not acquainted wi EN-
Youths Companion.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-07-27

asked He had won! he had used his
power to conquer! Very well, now he
would pay the price. He thought me
helpless girl; he would find me a
woman, and q La Chesnayne. The
tears left my eyes, and my head lifted,
as purpose and decision returned.
We were skirting the northern bank
the high bluffs blottlng out the stars,
with here and there, far up above us,
light cleaning from some distant
window, its rays rejecting along the
black water. The Indian paddlers
worked silently, driving the sharp
PROV Of the heavily laden canoe stead.
lily up stream. Farther out to the left
was the dim outline Of another boat,
keeping pace with ours, the moving
figures Of the paddlers revealed
against the water beyond
As the sun forced its way through
an obscurlng cloud, the mist rose
slowly and drlfted aside, giving me
glimpse Of the canoe In advance, al.
though It remained indistlnct a vague
speck in the waste OF water. | sat
motiOnless gazing about at the scene,
yet vaguely comprehending the nature
OF our surroundings My mind re-
viewed the strange events OF the past
night, and endeavored to adjust itself
TO my new environment. Almost In
an instant OF time my life had utterly
changed-l had been married and ex-
lied; welded to a man whom / de-
splsed, and forced to accompany him
into the unknown wilderness. II was
like a dream, dellrium Of fever, and
even yet | could not seem to compre-
hend its dread reality. But the speed
ing canoes, the strange faces, the oc-
casiona sound OF Casslons voice, the
slumberiug figure Of Chevet was eyi-
dence OF truth not to be ignored. and
ahead yonder, a mere outline. was the
boat which contained D'Artigny. What
would he say, or do, when he learned
the truth? Would he care greatly?
Had read rightly the message of his
eyes; Could have trust and conf
dence In his loyalty? Would he ac-
cept my explanation! or would he con-
denim me for this act In which | was
In no wise TO blame? Mother Of God.
It came 10 me that II was not so much
Monsieur Casslon feared, as the
Sleur dArtlgny. What would be his
verdict? My heart seemed to stop It's
beating, and tears dimmed my eyes,
as | gazed across the water at that
distant canoe. knew then TINT all
my courage, all my hope, centered on
his decIsion--the decision Of the man
| loved.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-07-27
EneetIve sIIeneIna peyIee.

The sound denector installed by the
bureau of lighthouses at the Buffalo
light station. to lessen the distract.
ing noise spreading from the fog siren
back over the city, is saucer-shaped
plate OF steel. IA feet in diameter.
This shield is given a vibration re-
ducing lining OF asbestos board on the
face toward the lake. A space of four
inches between the steel and asbestos
is filled with mineral wool, corrosion
Of the steel by tho sulphur impurlty
Of the wool having been guarded
against by suitable treatment. This
silencing device has cut OF much OF
the undesired sound
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-07-27
CHAPTER VI.
The wife Of Francois cassIon.

The Wife Of Francois casslon.
II Is vague, all that transpired. I
knew then, and recall now. much Of
the scene, yet 1t returns 70 memory
more in passing picture than an ac-
tual reality in which | was an actor.
But one clear impression dominated
my brain-my helplessness to resist
the command Of La Barre. His word
was law in the colony. and from II
there was no appeal save to the king.
Through swimming mist saw his
face, stern, dark, threatening, and then
glimpsed Cassion approaching me, a
smile curling his thin lips. shrank
back from him, yet arose to my feet,
trembling so that l clung to the chair
to keep erect
"Do not touch me, monsieur said
in a voice which scarcely sounded like
my own. Casslon stood stlll. the smile
of triumph leaving his face. La Barre
turned, his eyes cold and hard.
what is this, mademoiselle? You
would dare dlsobey meT
caught my breath, gripping the
chair with both hands.
NO, Monsieur le Governor" an
swered. surprised at the clearness with
which spoke. "That would be use
less; you have behind you the power Of
France, and I am a mere girl. Nor do
7 appeal, for know well the cause Of
your decision. II is indeed my priv
llege to appeal to Holy church for pro
lection from this outrage. but not
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-07-27
Pockets.

The Amiable Imbecile who Is always
Sprlnging something on the unwary
has new one. He rushes up to you
and cackles: "lIow many pockets you
got? Answer quick" You answer
six or seventeen" according to
your conservative or radical impulses.
The Amiable lmbeclle grins broadly
and tells you to count 'em." You
count them and find that you have
missed II by anywhere from two to
ten, If you are wearing n three-plece
suit. The Amiable Imbeclle SAYS he
knew you couldn't tell how many pock-
cts you had, and goes away and tries
II on someone else. The mind of man
does not seem equal to the task of
computing mans pockets on short no.
tice. He Is stampeded by an abrupt
inquiry on the subject and makes the
most outlandlsh estimates. A woman
Is dlfferent-a married woman. any.
way. If you really want to know how
many pockets man has, don't bother
with him. Ask his wife,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-07-27

word for the sergeant; ah! is this you,
lie ClaireT
"All Is prepared, monsieur"
He glared at the stocky figure front
ing him In infantry uniform.
Prepared You have but three
boats at the bank"
''The other is below, monsieur; II is
loaded and waits to lead the way"
"Ah! and who is in charger
"Was II not your will that 1t be the
guide-the Sieur d'Artigny?"
"Sacre! but had forgotten the fel-
low. Ay! It's the best place for him.
And are all provisions and arms
aboard? You checked them, lie Claire"
with care, monsieur; | watched the
slowing Of each piece; there is moth
ing forgotten"
found myself in one OF the canoes,
so filed with men any movement was
almost impossible, yet OF this did
not complain, for my Uncle Chevet
was next TO me, and Casslon took
place at the steering oar in the stern.
TO be separated from him was all I
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-07-27
What, lndeedl

II was a very serious conversation
that was overheard by number of
passengers Of street car The other
night. Two young girls of the "giddy"
type were conversng about the possl-
billties Of the United States getting
into trouble with Mexico.
"Well, certainly would hate TO see
all the American soldiers go down into
Mexico" one girl said.
"Whyf' her companion inquired.
Because, while the soldiers were
down In Mexico what would prevent
tho Europeans from coming over here
and getting us CRISP Columbus (O.)
DlspAch,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-07-27
Il do not know. monsieur. >,

Il do not know, monsieur"
Who was here when you came Ing
NO one, monsieur; the room was
smpty."
Then you hid there, and overheard
he conversation between Colonel Del.
guard and myselfg"
yes, monsieur" I confessed, feel
iag my limbs tremble.
And also all tbut has passed since
Monsieur Cassion entered|
Yes, monsieur"
He drew a deep breath, striking his
band on the desk, as though he would
control his anger.
Were you alone? Had you a com
Danionp
know not how I managed It, yet 1
raised my eyes to his, Stimulating a
surprise l was far from feeling.
"Alone, monsieur? I am Adele la
Chesnayne; II you doubt the way Of
discovery is open without word from
ne"
His suspicious, doubling eyes never
teft my face, and there was sneer in
hls voice as he answered.
bah! am not In love 10 he played
with by a witch. Perchance tbs not
easy for you to lie Well, We win see.
Look within the alcove, Cassion"
The commissaIre was there even be-
tore the words Of command were ut
sered, and my heart seemed to stop
heating as his heavy hand tore aside
the drapery. leaned on the desk,
bracing myself, expecting a blow, a
struggle; but all was silent. Cassion,
braced, and expectant, peered into the
shadows, evidently percelving nothing;
then stepped within, only to instantly
reappear, his expression that Of dis
appointment.
''No one is there, monsieur" he re
ported. "but the window is open"
And not a dangerous leap to the
court below" returned La Barre
thoughtfully. $50 far you win, made
molselle Now will you answer me-
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-07-27
Police peadlIne.

The police "deadllne" in New York
city, the especially guarded section
which includes the financial district,
covers the territory of Manhattan is.
land below Fulton street. The origi-
nal use of the word "deadline' was to
designate line drawn around the in.
side or outside OF a military prison,
which no prisoner could cross without
incurring the penalty OF being imme-
diately shot down. The word was es.
pecially used In the Civil war OF open.
air Enclosures or prisoners stockades
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-07-27

'were you aiSne there ten minutes
ago|
1T is useless for me to reply, mon
sieur," l answered with dignity, "as
It will In no way change your deci-
sion"
You have courage, at least"
-The inheritance Of my race, mon
deur."
well. wen test It then, but not in
the form you anticipate" He smiled,
but not pleasantly, and resumed his
seat at the desk Il propose closing
your mouth. mademolselle aud placing
you beyond temptation. Monsieur Cas-
sion, have the lieutenant at the door
enter"
AS though in a daze ! saw Casslon
open the door, speak a sharp word to
one without and return, followed by
.eung officer. who glanced curlously
aside even as he saluted La
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-07-27
SYNOPSIS.

Adele Ia Chesnayne. a belle OF New
cte's house Cassion tbe eommlssaire
has enlisted her Uncle Chevet's aid
against La Sale. D'Artiguy la Sales
friend, offers his services as guide 20 Cas-
nion's party on the journey TO the wilder
ness. The uncle informs Adele that he
has betrothed her TO Casson and forbid7
her 70 see D'Artlgny again In Quebec
Adele visits her friend. Sister Celeste,
who brings D'Artlgny to her She tells
him her story and he vows TO release her
from the bargain with CassiOn. D'Artg-
1y leaves promising 10 see her al the
dance. Cassion escorts Adele 20 the hall.
She meets the governor. La Barre. and
hears him warn the cOmmissalre against
DArugny. D'Artigny's ticket 20 the BAH
has been recalled. but he gains entrance
~ the window Adele informs him OF the
governors words 20 Cassion.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-07-27
CHAPTER V.-contlnued.

(Aoele, hiding In a dark room with
o'Artlsny, is caught eavesdropping on
ne governor as he conspires with ras
calls to steal her heritage and is
brought into the open. He questions
ser.)
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-07-27

La Barre and Cassion, enemies
Of Adele and haters Of her pro.
iector, Rene d'Artigny, visit a
frishtful tragedy on this brave
little girl-one which marks her
for llfe-all unbeknownst TO
Rene. How she meets the great
sorrow, with what courage she
faces a future that looks forever
dark, is described with keen
sympathy In this installment.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-07-27
CHAPTER VII.
The Two Men Meet.

| could not have slept, although |
must have lost consciousness OF our
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CTo BE CONTINUED

opening big enough to admit the bird
and room enough inside for one of
its breadth is almost certain to be
accepted.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-07-27
His Inheritance.

Askitt-Did young Dodge inherit
anything from his father?
Notifies, | believe he inherited
the old mans desire TO avoid work.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-21

he accompany him to the south part
Of the city, as he was wanted there
by another party. Baca went to the
place indicated with DR.. Romero in
the latters automobile Oter0 having
preceded the party Arriving at the
appointed place. near the old Santa Re
station on south Santa Fe street, the
party who was supposed TO meet Baca
was not to be found, and Baca Ito-
nero were preparing to return To the
hotel. Otero appeared on the scene
with an automatic pistol it is alleged,
and fired one shot ut Baea which
missed him. but which pierced the
lapel of his coat, Baca drew and
shot Atero, who died shortly after
Baca gave himself up to the police,
was transferred to the county Jail
where he remained until the follow
ing day Monday. at which time h.
was indicted by the grand jury on n
charge of murder IEabeas corpus
proceedings were instituted and Baca
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-21
POVERTY rs BLAMED.

Poverty Is being blamed for much
these days, and is blamable for much.
but not Cor everything.
The state senate white slave come
mittee Of Illinois has Just reported,
after an Investigation extending over
two years. that poverty IL the prin-
eipal cause OF girls going wrong, and
beyond doubt the report has basis
of Justice
Major General Gorgas. who won
undying fame by successfully fight
ing disease IN the Panama canal zone.
declared in an address before the
Geographical society Of Chicago, that
disease can be eliminated entirely IL
poverty is first abolished
Could TWO stronger indictments be
possible than that prostitution and
disease are chiefly the results OF
poverty
The Illionis white slave COMMITTEE
gathered vast mass Of facts and
alleged facts 10 buttress its concm-
sion 1t found that a erl, in a large
city. cannot live on an income
OF less than eight dollars week,
and that many Of them in stores
and factories get as low MS two doll
lars a week and not many IL them
more than six dollars They are con
fronted With the necessity OF making
more money, somehow, starving or
committing suicide. Some az them
become SO undernourished that they
have 10 go 10 the charity hospital.
and some of them find q means 81
quitting the world hy their own vol
luou. but an enormous proportion ~
these girls who do not get WAGES
enough to keep them from cold and
hunger resort 10 another method Of
getting enough to keep alive.
Where there is undernourishmcnt
lack Of pure air and inability 30 keep
off the chm Of the cold weather.
there tx sure &c he disease; such cons
ditions breed disease. In his address.
Major General Gofgas took for an
! illustration OF his contention the Pan
anna canal zone. Disease disappeared
there when the government doubled
the wages Of the employees.
Hut the question arises. iTow is
poverty 10 he eliminated
Since the DAYS when Plato wrote
his Republic" and later when sir
Thomas Moore wrote his "Eutopia,
men Of hrain and heart have sought
the secret Of the elimination Of pow
erty Also. for thousands of years.
men have sought TO overcome the
law Of gravity and find perpetual
motion. Neither has been discovered,
though scores Of theories have been
advanced as discoveries OF both
Every new century has tried 70
! have a land system that would give
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-21

was released on a bail bond of $1,000
Otero was formerly a resident Of
Albuquerque. from which city he
came to FL Paso. Elfego Baca al.
though a resident Of Socorro. is well
known in Albuquerque and through
out the state OF New Mexico. before
the voters of which he was twice
unsueeessfully made the race for con.
gress.
I}aca will plead self defense, and it
is presumed his case will be presented
along the same lines as it was in the
habeas corpus hearing. at which time
he introduced in evidence the buhet.
pierced coat he was wearing at the
time Otero attempted &c take his life.
Interest in the trial is quite intense
here in FL Paso, owing to the prom
inence of the defendant and his recent
connection with the New Mexico
courts in the Salazar litigation out
Of which it is supposed the killing Of
Otero grew.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-21

that we insist that every immigrant
who comes here shah become an
American citizen and nothing else
If he shows that he still remains at
heart more loyal to another land, let
aim be promptly returned to tina,
land. and, if on the other hand, he
shows that he is in good faith and
Whoieheartedlv an American, let him
lie treated as on fun equality with
the native-born The larger Amer-
canism demands that we native born
also he Wholehearted ia our allegiance
10 our country and our flag; that we
refuse to be sundered from one anoth-
er along lines Of class or creed or
sect or national origin. that we judge
each American ON his merits as a
man. that we work for the well-he-
ing of our bodily selves but also for
the well-being of our spiritual selves;
that we consider safety, but that we
Pat honor and duty ahead Of safety.
only thus shall we prove our posses
sion of the valor of righteousness.
only thus shall we stand square to
all the winds of destiny. high OF heart,
the masters OF our own souls, fit to
be theers Of q race of freemen, who
shall make and shall keep this land
all that it seemed to the prophetic
vision of the mighty men who found
ed il and the mighty men who saved
IT,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-21

salves. ana tapes, bandages. and
nlastefs that make eorns pop-eyed
have only made your corns grow
faster. lust hold your heart moment
and figure this. Put two drops Of
"Gets-It on the corn. II dries at
once. You can put your shoe and
stoc king on right over it. The corn is
doomed. It makes the corn come off
clear and elsan. It's the new. easy
way Nothing to stick or press on the
corn You can wear smaller shoes
1oh II be a ioy-walker. Ne pain, no
trouble. Accept no substitutes.
Gets-it' Is sold by druggists every
where. 25c bottle. or sent direct hv
+ Lawrence q Co, Chicago. ILL., Sold
m AthuQut ruue and recommended as
the worlds best corn remedy bv OF
well Drug Company and Highland
Pharmacy.