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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-16
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HAD IN AMERICUS.

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gone BY is the best guarantee of fu-
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comforting words in the following
statement.
w. w. Rigsby. policeman, 2o5
Prince ST., Americas. says: Il suffer
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The trouble was caused by my kidneys
being disordered. Two or three boxes
of Doan's kidney Pills relieved me of
these ailments" Statement given
March 20, 19O8.)
Again Praises Deans.
AFTER A LAPSE OF MORE THAN
SIX YEARS, Mr.. Rigsby said: "Doan s
Kidney Pills certainly did me a great
deal of good. 1 am always glad to
recommend them to others suffering
from kidney complaint"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply Ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Rigsby his twice publicly rec
commended. Foster-Milburn Co,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-08-18

way. Lund left her at the edge of the
crowd, and Peg proceeded to the WON
ems dressing tent.
The other girls made a great uproar
of rejoicing to welcome Peg when she
burst in upon them, and began imme
diately to make preparations to do
her turn, exactly as though nothing
had happened.
"Oh, Lordy. girl your old daddy
will be glad when he sets eyes upon
you,' said one of her companions.
Poor old daddy; I've been so sorry
for him"-and just then she heard
Flip's voice anxiously calling:
Have you seen my little girl? Has
she come back?"
Peg motioned for silence, and slip
ping a dressing sack over her Shout
ders, she ran to the entrance and an
swered the call in her own pretty per-
son.
Peg, dear, thank God you're safe,"
was all the old clown could say. He
folded her in his arms. and they en-
braced in silence--each too happy for
words to express.
Flip and Peg had opportunity to ex-
change only a word or two during the
show. But when they had finished
their share in the performance they
had leisure to find secluded spot in
the shadow of the big top" and dis
cuss the strange events that had so
amazingly upset the tranquility Of
their existence.
And when Peg told her story, Flip
was more than ever perplexed.
Il can't understand it at all: un-
less"
What is it, daddy? What do you
surmise?" Peg eagerly broke in, when
Flip hesitated in finishing what he
might have said.
I'm sorry, little girl. But cannot
explain now, just what / think is the
cause of your being so outrageously
prosecuted. My lips are sealed-and
| might be wrong in my suspicious
But you will know all about IL, within
a few months. And then, perhaps,
you will understand"
And then Flip proceeded to tell his
little girl what had happened to add
further to his perplexed mind; to still
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-08-18

/ lived and where Mrs. Lund was anx
iously awaiting some word from her
servant
When he was approaching the Lund
home, passing through the grounds
at the back of the mansion. Chockro
noticed Jack Boygne and a rough.
looking companion enter Doctor
Lunds study by side door.
He quickly made known his pres
ence to Mrs. Lund, and she took him
into the library. adjoining the doctors
study. And there Chockro made his
report.
you need no longer worry about
Peg-she is safely out of the way"
said the Hindoo, concluding his re-
cital of his movements since she had
sent him away to do away with the
circus girl.
Just then Mrs. Lund and Chockro
heard loud voices in Doctor Lund' 8
study. They both moved close to the
door and listened.
You fool, you've brought the wrong
letter. This thing don't mean any
thing. It's only lot of scribbling."
We'll, we dug it out of Flip's trunk,
right where we saw him hide It,"
Mrs. Lund and the Hindoo recognized
the voice OF Jack Boygne, replying to
Doctor Lund.
But / tell you IN not pay you a
penny for this scrawl Go back to
the show and get the right letter. II
you had sense you'd know that Flip
would not leave a precious letter in
his trunk. Get him and search his
pockets. Get the letter and bring 1t
to me-and I'll keep my promise to
pay you well"
"All right, doctor-just as you say.
But you've got to pay well when he
deliver the goods proper"
Mrs. Lund and Chockro heard the
door leading to the yard from the doc
tors study slammed violently by Jack
Boygne in taking his departure.
Motioning TO the Hindoo to seat
himself and wait for her to return, she
opened the door and walked into Doc
tor Lund's study. The old man was
leaning against the mantle, evidently
suffering from some sudden attack.
What's the matter?" said Mrs.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-08-18

more greatly deepen the mystery
which seemed to be relentiessly sur
rounding them
When the train started. inter our
Ruthless search for you. / was hall
crazy, said Flip. and / was near
dead when we reached the lot this
morning. ! could only take a little
| cohee for breakfast, and when parade
time came l felt 80 bad that | got
the boss to let me out OF it.
Il decided to stick around and take
things quiet. After a while | felt a
little better. and went into the dress
ing tent. ! was rummaging in my
trunk, when ! noticed couple of
rough-looking men peering in at me.
"Of course was suspicious, and not
q little frightened | made up my
mind that they wanted something |
had, and the only thing in my trunk
that is overly precious was a letter
that Is worth more to you and me
than money.
Il have never told you this before,
but that letter will be mighty valuable
In q few months. 1t belongs to you,
and / have guarded 1t carefully all
your life. Somehow l got the notion
that these tough-looking customers
wanted that letter-and | decided to
fool EN-.
so | dug down into my trunk, and
pulled out pad of paper and an en-
velope, scrubbed some tumble of
words on the paper, wrote your name
on the envelope and switched the fake
letter for the real one The precious
letter ! slipped into my inside pocket,
and then wandered out OF the tent, as
though nothing was expected to hap
pen.
i kept my eye on things, however;
and sure enough, those guys sneaked
into the tent, dug into my trunk, found
the counterfeit letter, and made away
with it."
Flip and Peg separated-and before
they again met the mystery had fur
ther deepened.
When Chockro left his huskies at the
store house OF the East India Animal
company, and walked to the little
way station. luck was with him, for
a train soon arrived that took him
back to the town where the Lunds
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-08-18

machine slowed down, but the driver
WAS. evidently, intending to proceed
after gratifying curiosity. when Lund
shouted:
Help! Stop! ] need you
The owner of the car told the chauf-
feur to halt. and Lund ran up to the
machine. The man in the motor was
very naturally. astonished at young
Lund's disheveled appearance, and
he eyed the still damp and soggy
clothes OF the doctor with grave sus-
picion.
When his glance caught Peg sitting
on the pile OF lumber in her bedrag-
gled riding toys, he was further mys-
tined. Lund was compelled to do
some raph-fre explaining. giving the
incredulous automobilist a brief out
line OF the astonishing developments
that had brought them there.
I'VE must get to the circus" said
Lund, concluding his story, and |
appeal to you to help us in our dis
tress- Take us along with you to
town, drive us to store, where the
girl can get some clothing, and we
VIII never forget your kindness"
Lund had made known who ne was
to the owner of the car, and his frank
and manly method OF explaining their
predicament had so impressed the au-
tomobilist that he finally consented.
AS the owner Of the car was alone in
the tonneau, there was room for Peg
and Young Lund to be comfortable
during the ride to town.
The man provided Peg with a light
laprobe, which she drew over her
shoulders, and so the party proceeded
on their journey. When they arrived
in town their good samaritan stopped
his machine in front of store for
womans wear, and, covering her rid
ing costume as well as she could with
the laprobe, Peg made a dash from
the car through the door.
Young Lund took advantage of the
opportunity to procure clothing for
himself, and, returning for Peg, paid
her bill, and the two proceeded to the
circus grounds.
When the big spread OF canvas
arose before them the band was play
Ing inside the main tent, and Peg
knew that the performance was under
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-08-18
FOURTH EPISODE

Peg opened her eyes, after a brief
fainting spell, caused by the realiza-
ton of her plight, to find the lions
still crouching in the far corner OF
the cellar, their gaze fixed upon the
terrified girl.
Young Lund's shouts came family
to her ears from the waters below,
and as she shrank close to the wall,
she tried to devise some way to help
him. Bound as she was hand and
foot, she resolved that it were better
to take her chance for life with Lund
rather than to remain at the mercy
OF the lions.
She decided to throw herself
through the open trap door. She
worked her way across the floor
space that interviewed between her
self and the open trap. inch by inch.
She dreaded to make precipitate
move, for fear of rousing the lions
from their watchful lethargy.
Suddenly Lund's hand, for an In
slant, appeared through the trap, at
tempting 20 find a hold upon the floor
Ing Peg was within few inches of
the opening. and taking a chance at
attracting the attention of the crouch
ing beasts, she quickly swung her legs
over the edge.
Quick as flash young Lund seized
her feet. Instantly Peg stretched her
full length, above the knees, back
ward upon the floor Using her fore
legs as means to raise his body
from the water. Lund was able to
grasp the edge of the opening. BY
main strength, and with Pegs dang.
ling legs as an assist, Lund raised
himself to the floor of the cellar.
He lifted the girl from her prone
position, and started to drag and
carry her toward the cellar stairs.
When he had arrived at the bottom
OF the stairs, Lund stopped long
enough to unfasten the handkerchiefs
that bound Peg hand and foot.
Quick, now-get upstairs" he said
to Peg in subdued tones. Ana as Peg
and Lund stealthily climbed the steps
the lions crouched low and watched
their prey depart without, strangely
enough, making an attempt to attack
them.
Gaining the top of the stairs, Lund
and the girl made haste to leave the
building. They were Just approach
ing the outer door when 1t was sud
denly opened by two of Chockro's
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-08-18
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING EPI-
SODES.

La Belle lie Seur. animal queen Sc
cretly married to Doctor Lund, owner OF
the circus. is fatally injured by her tigers
and gives birth to a baby girl before she
dies. Doctor Lund refuses to recognize
the child and La Belle gives her baby TO
Flip, the clown, together with a letter es-
tablishing the baby's parentage. Flip
rears little Peg as circus rider Doc
tor Lund marries n second time. and
there Is son who becomes, like his ia
thor. famous physician. Just before
Ieg Is eighteen, young Lund meets and
falls In love with her. Mrs. Lund ex-
tremely mercenary, would prevent Peg
sharing the Lund millions. Old Lund
seeks the letter that establishes Pegs
birthrlght. Doctor and Mrs Lund oppose
their sons intentions to marry Peg. but
young Lund follows the circus, bent on
marrying her, IL she will consent. Mrs.
Iund sends her Hndoo servant to do
away with Peg Doctor Lund sends
young Lund's athletic trainer to get the
letter from Flip. There follows "a series
OF exciting adventures. After Peg is twice
kidnapped and rescued from dangerous
positions by young Lund. the Hlndoo
drops young Lund through a trap door
INTO mill race. and leaves Peg, tied
hand and foot at the mercy of the lions
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-08-18

thugs. returning to make an investiga-
tion, before setting out upon their re-
turn trip to the show.
The thugs made an immediate at
tack upon Lund. who kept them so
busy that they had no opportunity to
modest the girl. There was a fierce
and active conflict, during which Peg
seized the opportunity to race down
the hall in search of some weapon
with which she might aid Lund in his
combat
She returned in an instant, carrying
a narrow strip OF planking she had
found, and began to WELD II as best
she could without striking Lund. The
young athlete, howeTHs was more
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-08-18

out Of the tent. He lodged into the
shadows as he heard voices approach
ing. Hiding behind a pile OF trunks
he waited. The men approached tn.
tent, halted at the entrance, and stood
talking for an instant
Finally one of them said: "Oh, it's
too early to begin moving this stun.
Let's take a sneak, and start on this
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-11
For Quick Reading

Washington. - The department of
justice virtually confessed its helpless
ness in reducing the cost of living by
legal process, and appealed to the
people of the United States to join in
a nationwide boycott against high
priced foods.
Elgin, Ill. = Butter dropped 8 cents
Saturday on the Elgin board of trade.
which provides the basic price for the
country.
York, Pa. - Six thousand persons
have signed a compact here to boycott
dealers in butter and eggs who have
boosted prices in an eXhorbitant man.
ner.
Wilmington. Del. - The Du Pont
Magazine, q publication issued at Will
mington by the Du Pont Powder Com
pany, has suspended publication be-
cause of the high cost OF white paper.
Philadelphia. An order for one
hundred locomotives for Russia to
cost in the neighborhood of sS.7OO.-
600 has been closed by the Baldwin
Locomotive Works.
Lancaster. - The court has ap-
pointed the Lancaster Trust Company
receiver for DR.. II. NJ. Alexander and
Company of Marietta, the bond being
placed at 100000.
Reading, Pa. - 1t was announced
here that two bills relative to aged
workmen will be presented at the next
session of the State Legislature by
James II. Maurer. Socialist, of this
city. One will provide for a pension
for employees who are incapacitated
because OF age. The other will pro-
vide for a commission to be appointed
by the Governor to investigate the
necessity for the passage of the old
age pension bill.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-11
tockholders foresighted the failure.
NiSSIcy Out of Town

stockholders foresighted the failure.
Nissley Out of Town
At the Elite shoe repairing shop in
this city, of which Mr. Nissley is man
ager, it was said that Mr. Nissley left
with a brother early this afternoon
for his mothers home near Elizabeth
town, she being seriously sick.
According to reports circulated in
Steelton and other towns in which MIR.
Nissley is said to have sold large
quantities of stock for the Interna-
tional Gas and Electric Company, at
least $175,000 worth had been pur-
chased by hundreds of people in Dau-
phin and Lancaster counties and that
the stock later proved to be of little
value because of the financial condi-
tion of the company.
Many Face Ruin
Among the persons who bought
some of the stock, it is reported, are a
large number who turned over savings
of lifetime. Many of these sums,
it is said, were less than $1,000 Be-
cause of the many reports about the
alleged defrauding scheme, much inter-
est has been aroused in Steelton. Ober-
lin and other nearby places concern
ing the outcome of the proceedings
which are now on in the bankruptcy
court at Philadelphia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-11
HUNDREDS OF SURROUNDING
TOWNS ARE DEFRAUDED OF
THOUSANDS In SWINDLE

Residents of Harrisburg, Steelton
and nearby towns alone were caught
for about 100000. according to Will
liam II. Nell, of Steelton, who was n
stockholder, when interviewed this
afternoon. Mr.. Nell stated that be-
tween so and 100 persons felt the eff
fects of the failure. He said the rea-
son that many persons took stock in
Steelton was that Nissley was well
known and had n reputation of being
a decent chap" Mr.. Nell added that
he believed Nissley failed on account
of hard luck.
Former Bank Cashier
NisSley was Il former resident of
Steelton and was connected with the
Steelton National Bank as clerk for
about ten years, according to Mr.. Nell.
He started to sell stock about four
years ago, after he left the bank. Mr..
Nell stated that Steelton stockholders
had given up hopes of getting their
principal. Meetings were held month
after month for a time to see what
could be done to procure return of the
money invested but all hopes have
been abandoned for some time.
Lee Wilt, a Steelton undertaken,
said meetings were held in his funeral
parlors some months ago, and that the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-11
Arrest Man After Long
Chase For Powder Explosion
Which Killed Three

Pittsburgh, Pa, Dec. II. - Arrested
after long automobile chase early
to-day. a man known as James Reed
was being held by the Federal author
tiles here in connection with the eX-
plosion last night at the Fort Pitt
plant of the Aetna Chemical Company
which cost the lives of three men.
Meantime Federal agents were
hunting for three other men, who,
they say, are suspected of having
been concerned in explosions in other
parts of the country, and more direct
ly with an explosion at the Oakdale
plant of the Aetna company Septem-
ber 3 when five men were killed.
Reed was employed at the Oakdale
plant which is near the Fort Pitt
works.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-11
GOVERNOR GUEST
OF ROTARY CLUB
Relentless Competition Giving
Way to Helpful Cooperation
in Business, He Says

The old idea that unrelenting and
not always fair competition was es-
sential to business is fast giving way
to cooperation in business and friend
ly relations among businessmen Gov
ernor Brumbaugh told the Harrisburg
Rotary Club in an address before that
organization at the Colum bus hotel
at luncheon to-day. The Governor
and Private Secretary Ball were spe-
cial guests of the Rotarians.
This spirit of cooperation is max
ing better Americans of US" the Gov
ernor continued. I'VE do not put the
best of us into our citizenship until
we set together as the Rotarians are
doing, for the betterment OF business.
the betterment of legislation and the
advancement of society in general"
The Governor paid high compli-
ment TO the Rotary clubs of the coun-
try. During the trip of PENNSYLVANIA
officials TO attend the Pennsylvania
Day exercises at the Panama Pacific
Exposition last year. the Governor
said il was the observation of every
body in the party that at every city
where stops were made the Rotarians
Were most active in extending the hos
pitality and good feeling of their COM
munities. The Governor asked to he
permitted TO be counted as an hon
orary member OF the Harrisburg Ro-
tary club at least until after the Big
Brother Dinner" which the Rotarians
will give TO the poor children of Har-
risburg on New Years Day, in order
that he might participate therein.
a delightful feature of the lunch
cor was the singing of A. W. Hart
man. the well-known choir leader
who is also conductor of the Moorhead
Il n mo ~ xE Il afa.-,-
Mr.. Hartman has an excellent voice
and his solos made big hit with the
Rotariars. President Howard c. Fry
presided
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-11
Villa Proclaims War
on yankees and Calls
All Mexicans to Arms

El Paso, Texas, Dec. IA call to
arms against the United States and
the Carranza government was issued
by Francisco Villa in a proclamation
printed in Chihuahua City during the
recent occupation of That place by
Villa bandits. \ copy of the procla-
nation, with two minor proclamations
issued by Villa during his occupancy
of the city, was brought here by
Mexican refugees.
The proclamation declared that
Villa would cause the revolutionary
party 10 call an election to choose a
new president; that the new govern
ment will not be responsible for claims
of foreigners; that all foreign owned
mining property is to be confiscated;
that all Chinese and North Ameri-
cans" be declared incapable of own
ing property, and that all trade with
the United States be suspended.
The proclamation is concluded with
the expression. Let us go to war
shouting Mexico for the Mexicans' 8"
II is signed General-in- Chief Fran
cisco Villa"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-11
HARRISBURG MAN
is INDICTED
[Continued From First PaSe.1

[Continued From First PaGe.1
a Mrs. Annie Rhoades, of Reading,
Pa, widow with several children.
S2,500.00O Involved
The swindle involved $2,500,OO0
said to be one of the biggest and most
fiagrant of its kind ever detected in
Philadelphia was unearthed by postal
inspectors.
The scheme, which, according to
postal officials, is similar in many re-
spects to the far-famed international
lumber and development company,
involves almost a score of companies
in this city and other cities all organ
lied and directed by the same band of
alleged high financiers. three of whom
were indicted by the Federal Grand
Clawson Bachmar Of Gern anSown.
formerly of Allen nc, said by postal
inspectors to be the Rufus Walling-
ford" and master mind of the scheme
Many Companies Defunct
joseph T. Hayden of Germantown
according to inspectors, an arch high
financier and Bachman's able lieuten-
ant.
Amos H. Nissley of steelton, Pa,
former cashier of a Steelton bank,
who is said to have sold worthless
stock wholesale in the vicinity of his
home town.
A dozen gas companies now defunct
throughout Southern cities figured in
the scheme fostered by the indicted
men according to United States Off
cials.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-11
Shot by Fellow Workman,
He Claims Compensation

Claim for compensation because he
was shot by fellow employe during
working hours and on the premises of
the employer has been filed before
Referee f. X. Saylor. of this work
mems compensation district. by John
Guam, an employe of McCreath
Brothers, coal dealers of Harrisburg
Guam was a driver for the firm and
was shot by another employe in the
course OF an alteration.
Referee Saylor to-day began a series
of hearings in the Harrisburg district.
The first hearing was on a request of
the Harrisburg Pipe and Pipe Bending
Company for modification of a COM
pensation agreement made with Frank
4. Glass, OF West Fairview, Pa. This
afternoon the case of Harry c. Sheaf-
fer. of Lucknow, against the Pine Iron
Works Company of Pine Forge will
be heard.
Tomorrow morning the claim of
Ralph ]. Matter, of Harrisburg,
against Z. c. Snyder of Harrisburg.
Will he heard. Matter claims compen-
sation for a dislocated hip sustained
while working in Snyder's planning
mill.
Referee Saylor will hold a hearing
in Lebanon Thursday morning in the
case of Joseph Hovirt against Mangan
& Pugh, of Lebanon. Hovirt was in
Jured while working at a ditch. At
Meyerstown Thursday afternoon the
case OF Pho Dignacomo, of Meyers
town, against Caleite Quarry Company
of Annville will be heard The plain
tiff asks compensation for a broken
foot
The kinetic Engineering Company
OF Philadelphia will ask Referee Say
Tor at hearing at Christiana Friday
morning to be released of the neces-
sity OF paying compensation to Nor
-
alleged has recovered from his in
juries.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-11
Arrest Nips in Bud Plot
to Smuggle Coolies Into
This Country From Canada

Duluth, Mimi. Dec. 11.-An alleged
plot to smuggle Chinese coolies in
large numbers into the United States
from Canada is said by federal officers
TO have been uncovered by the arrest
here yesterday of Richard Blaikie, an
alleged deserter from the Canadian
army. Blaikie was employed on the
steamer Superior and was taken off
the vessel on her arrival here from
Cleveland.
Federal immigration officers assert
that Blaikie. with other men, con-
spired to bring Chinese across Lake
Erie near Buffalo in small boats.
Blaikie denied the charges. He will
be held for the immigration bureau
at Buffalo.