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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-08-24

Grave disorders have occurred in
Essen. Germany in consequence OF the
high cost OF foCdsuffs.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-08-24

Rev. John NJ. versteeg. pastor OF 9
Bayonne. n. j.. Episcopal church. per,
mits boys 10 whistle hymns In church.
TO make the service more attractive. "
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-08-24

Officers al the woman's training
camp at Lake Geneva. Wis. say the
hardest lessons 10 install into the pa
triotic women is the correct salute.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-08-24

Men bathers at Wilmette. H.. wear
ing trousers over bathing suits viii
have to pay beach guards so cents OF
forego bathing.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-08-24

Joseph Czapp. Jr.. small boy. was
drowned In Lake Michigan with his
ST Bernard dog. which he vas chained
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-08-24

Truman Coats. laborer of Havana.
ILL.,. and his sister. Miss Australia
Coats. of Mason City. Ia. have been
notified they are two of IA heirs to a
s4.0O0.0OO estate near Chicago.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-08-24

Ty Cobb. ball player and one OF the
greatest strike" experts in the coun-
try, conferred briefly with President
Wilson on how 10 hit the ball in
pinch.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-08-24

The worlds most powerful search
light Is being constructed in Brooklyn
When complete Il viii have 1.2SO.OOt
candle power.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-08-24

Four women and a man were killed
when a New York Central train struck
an automobile at Elyria. o.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
Cynthia Grey's
LETTERS

o.-The girl am engaged to re-
sides In an Eastern city. and. at
my earnest request and that Of my
family, she Is coming TO visit my
people. Ny work will not permit
me 10 accompany her on her re-
turn trip home. is IL proper for me
to buy her return trip ticket for
herr CHARLES.
Ayes. tho you are under no
obligation to do so.
0.-Please tell me how to make
a liquid shampoo. MAUDE II.
A.-Use lemon Juice and white
OF egg. Break white of egg into
washbowl. add one pint of cold wa.
ter, and beat to a froth with the
hands Add Juice of one or two
lemons. rub into tho scalp and
rinse.
al am going TO the hospital to
submit TO an operation. I have
never been inside Of one before. and
don't know what | will need to take
with me. VIII you kindly inform
me7 MRS. {. n. n.
A-fou will want your own per.
sonal toilet articles. several night
gowns. kimono and some short
silk or lace sacques and caps to
wear when you receive visitors.
All necessities are furnished by
the hospital.
0.-Why does blowing the
breath on a candle quench the
flannel &. n.
A.-When match is touched TO
n candle, the flame heats the wax
and brings II up TO a high tempera-
ture. at which II can mingle with
that gaseous element In the air
called oxygen The heat turns the
wax into gas. and the hot gas,
burning with the oxygen, makes
the flame
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
MARKET REPORT

frir~- Paid Producers for Esgs.
Poultry, Veal and Pork
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
THEATRES
GRAND

GRAND
Kip and Kippy were scheduled
to appear on the Grand theatre
program the first week, but were
unable to get here. However. they
are here now and will be seen In
their marvellous Juggling act for
the balance OF the week. Their
comedy Is away above the average.
while they show wonderful dexter.
ity and nerve In their juggling.
West and Vack appear dressed ms
sailors. and present a good line Of
Jokes and comedy. together with
several parodies
Emmery Bros. are two BOYS who
can put the regular rag into their
songs and piano playing Coral
Thorndyke has a very pretty voice.
which she uses to put over some
hlgh-class vocal work. Aavls and
Florence are funsters IN melody,
and demonstrate their ability on
their own new Instruments. made
out OF broom handle and single
violin string. The first of the Mu.
tual detective series TO be shown.
with Fantamos. the noted French
criminal. as leading character, went
over big. If this is an example of
those TO follow. everybody will be
Interested
PALACE HIP
The new vaudeville and photo
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14

day AT the Palace Hip. includes big
features, such as Dorothy Kidder
and company In the comedy sketch.
Just Red. combination OF fun
and pathos The Singing Four. n
male quartet with splendid voices
that blend into real harmony:
Electrice and company. "the wom-
an who defies electricity" plays
at will with currents of great volt.
age and performs mystifying
tricks, Spissel Bros. and Mack, In
n comedy acrobatic skit called
The New Cher: Jack Levy and
his Four Symphony Sisters. who
are instrumentalists de luxe. and
Mile. Eva de Verna. with her beau.
tiful white posing horse, Snow.
flake. The feature photoplay OF
this show is "A Fool and His
Friend" big story with big
theme.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
GERMANS SHIFT TO
DEFENSE OF PER0NNE

PARIS. Sept. 1.-THE Germans
have shifted more troops from Yer
dun to the Somme front ia an ef-
fort TO check Gen. Foch's forces
closing in upon Peronne.
The war office announced today
that yesterdays ineffective counter
attack against the southern ex-
tremity OF Hlll rs. northwest OF
peronne was led by a fresh Ger
man division hastily transferred
from Verdun. The Germans made
several more attacks at the same
point last night, but were com
pletely repulsed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14

Now. when you blow your breath
on the candleflame. you blow the
hot gas away, and tho your
breath Is warm. It is not warm
enough to cause the wax to turn
into gas-it takes a great degree
OF heat to do that. So when you
blow away the hot gas. the wax
becomes cold again. II is not hot
enough 10 combine with the oxy-
gen in the air and make a flame.
II becomes the same as before YOU
applied the match, and II will not
burn again until you apply another
match and create hot gas.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
SERBS WIN TRENCHES

s<PARiS, Sept it.-Coutinuiny
their advance west OF the Vardar.
the Serbians carried Bulgarian
trenches between Kovll and Vet
renik. making progress also in the
direction OF Naturalization. Il was
officially announced today.
Northwest OF ostrovo lake. the
Serbs carried a height west OF HIN
1900 after violent fighting Tho
BulgaTians suffered heavily.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14

TIC HtW NaudeVlTTo and photo I
play program. which opens Thurs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14

Country Hay and Grain
tfrice. paid producsr)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
Independents GUST
CHEHALIS BOSSES

CHEHALTS. Sept. 14-Declaring
many Lewis county officials are
grafters and crooks. the Wills
league has today named a new
ticket for the peoples independ-
ent party" The organization 10
headed by J. r. Wills. who was
recently declared ineligible for 81,
perior Judge because he had been
from practice for
wear
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14
C0RKERY IS AHEAD

SPOKANE. Sept. 14-Tom Cor
Gerry had the lead over Alonzo Muir.
ply for congress here today With
nye-sixths Of the precincts count.
ed, Corcery had 11.t4i, Murphy
1OAf4.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-14

rrices Paid Wholesale Dealers for
Vegetables and Fruit
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-09

face intently as he did so. My own
mind was In something of a chaos.
Was 1t necessary for me to remain
and negotiate with the fellow With
the revolver in my possession why
could l not force my release? Some
suspicion halted me, for Brandt's very
GOODNESS left me with vague feeling
that the man was not alone, that 1
was still completely In his power.
One of his hands was In the pocket of
his coat, and l thought of a hidden
weapon, and wondered if he hadn't
emptied my own revolver of its car
tridges before handing it back. Con-
WINGED this must be true, remained
quiet awaiting his reply.
what IS your price ?" he asked
finally, bit of i'll concealed contempt
in the tone.
Suppose I say fifty thousand"
Francs ?"
Hardly; 1 understood your offer
TO be in American money"
Without changing his attitude 1
could see the mans muscles stiffen, his
teeth clinch.
care you in earnest ?" he asked
sharply "That is your price ?"
nodded, wondering what 1 would
do if he should accept. There was
an instant Of silence, and then, before
he could speak three raps sounded
on the outside door.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-09
CHAPTER VII.
A WOMAN INrERFEREs.

Ignoring my presence Brandt crossed
the room, and disappeared in. the
narrow hall. l found as l already
suspected, that my revolver was empty
This accounted then for his cool
ness-armed himself he had no fear
of me, with only that useless weapon
with which to wage battle. l sank
back into my chair, calm enough to
all outward appearance, but with
every nerve throbbing. He came back
accompanied by two men; one was
Eranzen, the other a stranger with
dropping blonde mustache, and heavily
arched brows- While Brandt locked
the door, this fellow stood and stared
at me in silence, and something in his
expression caused me to rise to my
feet. 1t was the Captain, however,
who spoke first, advancing to the
table.
"Wen, Dessaud," he said more
roughly than before. al guess we
understand each other, and need spar
no longer. You know why / am
here, and what / am after. take
it l am not entirely unknown to you
by reputation ?"
&c have heard of you before"
Most French officers have" he
confessed dryly, but with a smile of
satisfaction Z" That knowledge ought
you are aware that 1 never betray a
secret, and never let go when once
take hold. Is this true ?"
THAT is your reputation yes"
"Then listen; you are In my power,
absolutely In my power. No one except
those in my employ have the slightest
conception as to what has become of
you. / can take your life, and it viii
merely remain a mystery No one
In this hotel knows who you are, or
viii ever suspect your identity. You
are helpless to defend yourself; the
revolver 1 Just returned to you Is un-
loaded. Now the only question Is.
are you going to be sensible, and give
me the information I seek, or shall
we have to drill 1t out of you? / am
Indifferent as to your. choice, for We
are prepared for either emergency.
As to your price, it Is too high; my
limit Is twenty-five thousand dollars"
You offer that ?"
Eyes"
''And If 1 refuse, you intend to try
and force the information from me.
May I ask how ?"
you may ask, certainly, but we
keep our own counsel" smiling plea
sanity enough. "That, however, Is a
procedure In which I have seldom
failed. / think, Monsieur, YOU must
perceive the helplessness OF your posi-
ten, and, i trust, VIII accept my
terms, which, you must confess, are
most generous"
refuse them, II returned colby,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-09

he glanced aside at the table, non
plused for a moment, but as instantly
recovering assurance.
ooh, exactly; really do you know
I had actually forgotten. You see
they fell out of your pockets, and we
picked them up" and to my surprise,
he swept the papers together, handed
them to me, then opened a drawer,
and gave me the weapon. 1t was done
with such an air of good-fe1lowship
that / could only stare at him, my hand
gripping the revolver butt.
Nice weapon" he commented cas-
lily, latest automatic model, ! see;
] am something of a connoisseur in
firearms; acquired the taste in the
army. To tell the truth / was almost
tempted to keep that gun, and report
to you that 1t was lost In the skirmish.
Still, of the two, I rather believe 1
prefer to retain your confidence. Fact
of the matter Is, Dessaud," and he
leaned back comfortably in his chair,
"you are about the first Frenchman
/ ever cared to be friendly with"
"The form your friendship takes"
l commended sarcastically, would not
prove a recommendation to many"
You can scarcely blame me for
protecting myself; remember you were
the aggressor."
It was sufficiently plain that his
present purpose was to win my conf
dence. Unaware that l had overheard
his lndiscreet conversation with Fran
zen, he preferred to substitute diplo-
macy to force. Under the circum-
stances l could do nothing better than
encourage the effort. However there
was no apparent reason why l should
not call his hand, and be blunt about
it.
"An right, let it go at that" 1
said quietly. "And now, Brandt, what
is it you want l am not simple enough
to believe all this IS an accident.
If there is an understanding to be come
at, state your purpose. I'll answer
you promptly enough"
That sounds like a declaration of
war"
Whether peace or war depends on
your demands"
"Wenl !" ne exclaimed, losing the
grip on his temper. 1t makes small
odds to me which, if you want to
know. You are going to give up one
way or the other, my fine fellow, and
I don't give a sou markee, whether
l talk with money or fists.
CRY money first" I suggested,
eager TO have my value stated. That
viii be easier"
He stared at me in perplexity, my
cool demeanor surprise, and unable
to determine whether, or not, my
proposition was. made in earnest.
Without doubt, however, he had been
accustomed to dealing with men who
were for sale, and my willingness to
be approached convinced him / be
longed to the same class and could be
briSed if he offered enough.
al can offer $4,000 American
gold" in a whisper, leaning closer.
"And protection 2"
Certainly; little private matter
between you and me-"
g do not trust Franzen," appear
ing to hesitate.
That needn't interfere; III send
him out on some GRAND, and telephone
for a public stenographer to be sent
up here. She viii take down what
you have to say, and viii never under
stand word of it. When typed well
pay her to destroy the notes. That
viii protect ali parties"
What is 1t you Want-exactly ?''
A technical description of your
machine, describing accurately wherein
it differs from the ordinary type.
] am not an expert, but I know enough
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-09

NO one moved, only tranzen and
the other glanced aside at Brandt,
as though expecting orders 1t seemed
to me the latter hesitated, as if puzzled
at my sudden decision.
Don't be a fool, Dessaud," he ex-
claimed sullenly. This Is between
US alone; you better accept the money"
mo; l have answered you"
From whom do you expect help,
man The Consul and your two
city-surely 1t isn't that woman ?"
He laughed, glancing aside at the
fellow with the mustache- 50 You might
tell him what has become of the girl,
Swigert."
''She was watched in her own home"
the other rumbled. Il know. I Just
come from there"
You are still obstinate ?"
"The whereabouts of Miss Probyn
can be of no special interest to me-"
l said, yet conscious of a vague dis
appointment. &" 1 refuse, not from any
hope of escape, but because 1 hold
my honor of more value than my
life"
"Yet you set a price"
Pardon, Messieurs, but I did not.
I mentioned a price to test the value
of my invention. Personally 1 am
not for sale"
"Your decision is final ?''
at is-gO on"
eve will go on. You have a lesson
to learn yet. Stand up Now hear
me. We, the four of us, are going
down the elevator, and viii take a
cab waiting at the front door. You
will walk with me, Monsieur, and
Swigert and Franzen viii be Just be-
hind. l advise you not to attempt
breaking away, or raising any alarm.
The house detective will meet us In
the hall, and accompany US to the
door. He suppOses you to be Baron
Won Eisel, a friend of ours, erazed
with drink, whom we are taking
home. He Is paid to think so. Any
break on your part viii result In some
rough handling. Franzen, put Lieu
tenant Dessaud's hat on his head.
Now, Monsieur, permit me to take
your arm"
An instant I hesitated, even stepped
back against the wall, half inclined to
resistance. Yet the odds were too
great for me to battle single-handed
against three armed men. Swigert
gripped my shoulder savagely, and
swung me into the center of the room.
Maybe you want me to show you ~
he growled, chow We handle men IN
the German barracks You go quiet
hey ?"
Brandt took my arm, his grasp firm.
Come on, Dessaud, " he said quietly.
"That Is no use"
realized it, but was too angry for
words Besides anything would be
better than this room. Franzen opened
the door, and turned out the lights,
and I permitted Brandt to lead me
forth into the hall. The house detec-
tive stood leaning against the stair
rail, watching us euriously.
"Stin bug ?" he asked, indiffer-
emily.
Nothing serious" returned Brandt,
urging me toward the elevator. "Only
a bit quarrelsome; thinks we're trying
to rob him You better come along,
officer, until We get him safely outside"
We were alone In the elevator, and
was crowded back into one corner.
The utter uselessness of attempting
resistance, or of making any appeal
for help, was apparent The very
presence of the hotel officer left me
helpless. Yet my brain was active
enough, and was alert for the slightest
opportunity. There were several men
scattered about the lobby and Der-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18
O News Notes From Movieland s.
~ DAISY DEAN.

SNOUNCEMENT is made by MI
a tual that Francelia Ellington
= - has signed a contract TO appear
in q series OF dramatic productions in
support Of and opposite William Rus
sell Miss Ellington IS an undoubted
acquisition" says president Hutchin-
son, OF the American company she
Is a thoroughly capable actress Of the
tyne so tremendously valuable in pic
ture work She Is a splendid athlete all
round, q swimmer q crack shot, an
experienced chsuffeuso and 4 horse
woman than whom there IS probably
no better in t6s country"
Miss Ellington is 2 native or Dallas
Texas When she was 10 years old her
parents moved TO Louisiana and II is
only six years ago that the family took
u z residence in Los Angeles She
1ag a reputation for great beauty. She
has dark brown hair, large grey eyes
cringed with long dark shading lashes'
a perfect olive complexion ana an eX-
traordinary command Of facial express
sion. Tall, 1.-THE and agile, with per
feet figure. and poise, she is well adapt
ed TO the portrayal OF emotional 70
mantle roles.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18

guard are foreshadowed. They may in
volVe contentious concerning AUTHORITY
IS well as charges affecting those who
handle equipments and supplies.
A forbidding sign warns against buy
Ing and Investments Of every sort today
1t IS an unfavorable aspect for at
fairs connected with iron. hardware and
machinery.
Civil engineers should be cautious
while Mars is adverse One who viii be
honored by the government may be
most unlucky-
Diseases OF the teeth are likely 10 be
more common and more painful at this
time than usual Dentists have the
DEMONSTRATION OF great gains and ben
ofits.
An endeavor to encourage peace ne
gotiations may be most unlucky, T.:
made public within n month.
Mars in Capricorn is exceedingly
threatening for the welfare Of India
Movement for "all-American' products
may develop 80 rapidly as to cause Sc
r1ous concern in Europe, a London as
trologer predicts
Persons whose birthdate u Is have
the augury Of many changes that will
be successful. They should be conserv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18
HO RO SCOPE
Tuesday, December 10. 1916.


Uranus rules strongly for good,
but Mars casts malefie influ-
- ence early in the day.
AstrOlogers read the signs as, on the
whole. favorable; but caution should be
exercised in all important dealings.
Romance and whatever draws men
ard women into common interests
should be encouraged under this rule OF
the stars
New acquaintance come under L
sway that promises benefits and profit
able association. but warning is given
against an outbreak OF sentlmentality.
which will affect the nniddle-aged as
wei as the old.
While Uranus encourages love affairs.
Mars threatens quarrels and misunder-
standings. There is q sinister sign for
domestic peace.
This is not a fortunate day for SOL
diers. policemen and custodians OF life
and property.
Disappointments and nisunderstand-
ings are TO be expected while this con-
figuration prevails
Scandals that affect the national
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18
Beauty Chats By Edna Kent Fegbss
A NEW IDEA.
4 NEW IDEA.
A ANY women who are trying 20
Nj acquire a perfect complexion
= which means 90 out OF every 100


- n ANY women who are trying 10
M acquire a perfect complexion-
= - which means 80 out OF every 100
. members Of the feminine sex-complain
that diets. cold creams. outdoor exer-
else. hot baths and the other methods
OF gaining beauty, take too much time
to be practiced daily. Well, here is a
new idea, which isn't any trouble, not
much expense. and which will certainly
help to make that nawless and much
desired complexion:
It consists OF eating = large tea
spoonful OF agar-agar with one cereal
each morning. Now. agar-agar sounds
like either a disease or a patent medi-
cine-but it's neither one It is simply
Japanese SeaWeed chODped into the
form Of fine flakes. and il looks pretty
much like any summer breakfast food
Il is almost tasteless and quite color
less: a spoonful mixed with cereal viii
never be noticed.
Once in the stomach. It forms a small
gelatinous mass which is not digested,
but which passes on into the bowels.
then TO the colon. and then out As IL
passes the S0-odd feet or the bowel sys-
TEN II gently pushed all waste matter
along with it LaxativeS irritate the
bowels into action often lnflaming
them and always clearing out only the
inside OF the long passages The feces
cling to the sides OF the long tubes and
continue TO poison the blood and 10 gen
crate disease. as wen as to cause PIN
ules, blackheads and splotchy skins.
Meantime. although they 40 not
know II. many people have the accumu-
lations OF wears hardened within the
colon. slowly poisoning their entire
system. Enernas are better. but these
incline to irritate the membrane that
lines the colon. often allowing bits Of
matter TO get into the very lining Itself.
Besides. they are 4 nuisance TO take
tine form. gradually clears out the
whole system. while pimples and large
pores disappear from the face and the
skin assumes the healthy glow OF ma
Der OF firms make II I'D into health
crackers and sell II at high prices.
There is no use paying for II at a
fancy rate, however. when % cents