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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-28

to give you up sobbed Mona. HE
thinks | am an adventures, and a
vampire, and says you are another
silly boy who has been caught in my
toilsp
Dicks hands clenched.
He shall eat those words So he
came here to insult you, did her We
shall seer He paced back and forth
over the room, his face working
Even If he is my father, he has no
right to insult the woman to whom |
have given my lover
Il can never forget itF snapped
Mona. Under the circumstances,
Dick, it is far better that we part"
She slipped off the diamond ring,
which had been his latest gift, and
held il out to him. II am speaking
for the besti" she insisted.
In answer young Laidlaw caught
her passionately ID MS arms, but she
drew away His hot breath repealed
her. She sent him away He was TO
call again on the morrow
Before the afternoon was over the
elder Laidlaw called at Mary's apart.
ment, with the story OF his visit 10
the supposedly erring sister, and how
he had been received. Father and
son had stormy interview as tho re-
suit and Mary was in tears before the
elder Laidlaw tore himself away.
Again the man tried 10 comfort her,
and again she permitted him 10 take
her into a paternal embrace, snatch
ing herself away, however, when she
realized the situation Peter Laid
law tried 10 renew the embrace, but
something in her attitude warned him
not 10 attempt II again
The next day he called again, at.
tired as before in extreme fashion,
and this time offered large bouquet
Of orchids in the hope that the gift
would help his young friend to forget
her troubles. She accepted it with a
gratitude that amply repaid the do
nor, and permitted the interview to
approach a degree intimate enough
for her 10 smooth the elder Laidlaw's
grizzled hair, and straighten his pur-
pie necktie II was too much. Again
Laidlaws arms were about her, and
this time all suggestion Of the patcr-
nal comforter had fled Mary
snatched herself away, and for a mo
ment stared at him in seeming un-
belief.
What have you done2 oh, what
have you doncY she gaspcd.
Peter Laidlaw's glance fell, and his
hands opened and closed neryously.
The girl really loved himl He drew
himself more stiffly erect and cleared
his voice
u am Older than you, my girl--old
enough TO be your father But ! am a
lonely man and need youth and gay
ETY.. II you will take me for a hus-
band you shall never regret II"
"You-marry you'll" the girl gasped
You mistake yourself, Mr.. Laidiawl
! am afraid you put the wrong con
strnction on my loneliness and heart
hunger. could never think OF mar
rying you"
Laidlaw stared in genuine amaze.
ment. She was actually refusing 10
be his wife-and the chance for
fortunel
But ] really mean il, Mary-Miss
Davenport am in earhestP
so am Ip said the girl. And Pc
ter Laidlaw was forced TO depart with
his mind in chaos, and realizing
that the girl had grown so temptingly
alluring that he would sacrifice half
his money II she were really his.
He will be back" said Mary, con
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-28

notes The result left them staring
at each other blankly.
ut looks, governor, as though they
played you for the goat" said Dick
with a groan.
In Mary's apartment the two girls
were busily engaged in arraying
themselves for the street
1--WE VIM said Mona, for the
twentieth time. I'VE win, girliel And
now
What" asked Mona, pinning on
her hat.
Now, to give back the money to
the rightful owners have a list OF
over twenty OF the recent victims OF
the Laidlaw loan office. Counting
the proceeds OF the presents we have
received, we should net something
over $1,000. Not bad work at all, chr"
THE END.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-28

mfr. Chairman, I'm glad 10 say that
can't make an interesting speech. but
even II could ] wouldn't waste II on 40
much intelligence as ! sec before me this
evening sitting as you arc. half dazed
with food, alcohol and tobacco"
We'll, good-by Mrs, Dlamondback.
rye had dull weekend. But ! expected
It. anyway One OF the things we have
10 endure. isn't it7 Hope you'll get A
better cook the, next time come"
You'd never know this was q second
hand car, would you? The engine hasn't
been touched for five years, but a new
coat Of paint has given II q fine appear
ance, hasn't ~ Worth SIS. Sell It to
you for tJO0"-Life.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-28
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-28
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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
r. g. FARMER
CONTRACTOR IN
CObblestone, Cement and GranitOid.
IRONTON, MO:
Prompt Service, and Satisfaction ii
Guaranteed. Charges Reasonable.
NOTICE OF LETTERS.

Notice is hereby given, that letters Of Ad-
ministration on the estate of John A. Ker-
win, deceased, were granted to the under
signed, by the Probate Court Of Iron Coun-
ty, Missouri, bearing date the goth day Of
October, 1916.
All persons having claims against said es-
tate are required to exhibit them to the Ad-
ministratrix for allowance within six months
after the date Of said letters, or they may be
precluded from any benefit Of said estate;
and II such claims be not exhibited within
one year from the date Of the last insertion
o the publication Of this notice, they shall
btNorever barred.
sfhis goth dav Of October, 1916.
BERTHA KERWIN, Administrative.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
Is AUTOMOBILES R E
81 Louis Republic Makes Astounding OF
- fer to Ambitious Women.

Surprising in liberality any offer Of
its kind ever given in this section,
The st. Louis Republic is offering to
young women a remarkable oppor-
tunity Of winning sixteen luxurious
motor cars without a cent of cost.
Other handsome prizes, including
sparkling diamond rings, Victrolas,
etc, are also to be distributed free
among those who respond to the Of
ter.
The glittering array of automobiles
is attracting the eager attention of
thousands upon thousands of people,
and the good news of The Republics
great automobile and prize campaign
is sweeping in every direction.
Automobiles are something not
everyone can buy. To obtain one
without paying money for it is some
thing that seldom-occurs. Its posses
sion means pleasure unalloyed, pleas
ure that only big money can buy-ex-
cept in this campaign. The opportun-
ity is open to women, whether resid-
ng in city or country. Those resid-
ing in the outside districts do not
have to compete with candidates in
Greater st. Louis, as they have an
equal prize list of their own to share
in.
Every woman, married or single,
from sixteen years up, has an equal
chance to become the owner of an
automobile. The ambition to sue
coed is the principal requisite. AL
ready many aspirants are beginning
to participate in the campaign, but
the long list OF splendid prizes pre-
sents an enticing opportunity to many
more.
The st. Louis Republic exercised
much thought and care in selecting
for it's prize automobiles such Ears as
the ultimate winners will be proud to
own. Best of all is the 1924 West
colt Six, a classy 7-passenger model.
The Chandler Six, costing $3.50, is
another free prize. A $1,115 Stude-
baker, a $1,110 Velie Six, a REQ Six
worth 81 ,175, and a Chalmers, selling
at S1,120, are among the beautiful
awards, besides ten other cars. Every
car is a 1917 model, therefore con-
tanning the improvements and equip
ment that next years automobiles
will have.
The automobiles and other prizes
Ear be won by the simple expedient
of gathering votes. Free votes are
published every day in The st. Louis
Republic, while thousands of addition
al votes can be secured by assisting
in extending the circulation of The
st. Louis Republic among friends
Not only are the awards worth every
effort to secure, but the gathering of
votes will prove a fascinating pursuit.
Full details of The Republics cam
paign with Illustrations and descrip-
tions OF the sixteen automobiles, and
everything necessary to start in the
campaign will be mailed free by ad-
dressing the Campaign Manager, St.
Louis Republic, st. Louis, Missouri
Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
Find Chinese Invented Printing.

Those who believe printing to have
been invented in Europe during the
fifteenth century may have been sur
prised to read of Cambridge univer-
sity having acquired "the works of the
Chinese philosopher, Liu Tsung Yuan,
printed in 1857" China has been cred
tied with anticipating not a few mod
ern inventions, but her claim to have
discovered the art of printing centuries
before its first adoption in Europe is
beyond dispute. An edition of most
of the Chinese classics was printed
by means of wood blocks in 022 A. D.,
and movable type is said to have been
devised by a blacksmith, ri Shing, in
the eleventh century.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
Catholic Church Services.
ARCADIA,

ARCADIA.
First Mass, Homily, $3.50 O'Clock
High Mass and Sermon, 8 O'Clock;
Benediction. 1880 P. M.
PILOT KNOB.
First Sunday of the month, 1890
o'clock; Second and Fourth Sundays,
$3.50 o'clock.
GRANITEVILLE.
First Sunday of the month, $3.50
O'Clock; second and fourth Sundays,
1880 O'Clock.
No mas at Pilot Knob or Granite
vile on the third or fifth Sundays of
the month.
BISMARCK.
Third and fifth Sundays of the month
at $3.50 and 8 O'Clock.
Rev. L. Q. WERNERT, Pastor.
Rev. E. J.. BLANKEMIER, Asst.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-27
WANT APPROPRIATION
 FOR THE TOLOVANA

The residents of Brooks, Tolovana district, have circulated a petition which will be sent to Delegate Wick ersham, asking him to introduce bill in congress to secure an appropria- ton of $50,000 for the purpose of Improving navigation on the Tolovana river. The petition bears the sigma ture of every resident of the district } and has been endorsed by the Fair banks Commercial club and other commercial organizations. It is esti- mated that if the river navigation is improved that supplies can be landed
 in the new camp for less than one half of the present cost, and would
 make it possible to operate ground that is now considered too low grade.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-27
.F|DALCO WHARF
 WAS BLOWN DOWK
Wharf and Several Hundred Feet of Approach Carried Away by
 High Winds of Last Week.

Manager E. D. Reiter, of the Alas ka Mines corporation, returned from Fidalgo bay last night on the steamer Admiral Farragut and reports that the high wind which prevailed last week destroyed the wharf and several hundred feet of the approach of the new structure which his company was building to enable it to ship its ores.
 The loss will be heavy as the wharf was nearing completion and would have been used to load one thousand tons of ore on the Admiral Farragut when she returned from the westward MT. Reiter says that the work of con- structing a new wharf will begin im- mediately that his mine will be ship ping ore before the middle of next month.
 When the wharf went down it car ried with it the piledriver outfit into thirty-two feet of water. The machin- cry will, however, be recovered. as workmen had succeeded in getting lines on it and expected to bring it into shallow water at low tide to- night. They believed that the ma chinery escaped serious injury and expected to begin work on the new wharf before the end of the week.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-27
THE TEMPER WON.
A Decoration That Was Accepted, but
 That Held a Stino.

A Decoration That Was Accepted. but
 That Held Sting.
 When the late Baron" NordenskjOld was at Ceylon on the way home from his journey along the northern coast of Siberia he received a telegram from the Russian government asking him wheth- CT he would accept from the czar cer- tain decoration as an appreciation of his services to Russia.
 For many days the famous explorer wavered. as he was member of Bjor- sterne Bjornson's Anti-decOration club, whose members were solemnly pledged never to accept any decoration from anybody.
 Nordenskjold. however. could not re sist the temptation. so he replied to the telegram in the affirmative. It is not hard to imagine his disappointment when upon reaching home friend of his, high official, told him the follow ing:
 ''The Russian government was well aware of your antag0nistic views in regard to decorations and had there fore placed in readiness 300.O0O rubles to be paid you in the event of your re fuSing to accept the insignia. but be fore paying that sum they wanted to try your frmness. Russia is certainly grateful to you for your failure to live up to your pledge"
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-27
SLAMCER AND THE LAW.
Making Charge Orally and In Writing
 Arc Vastly Different.


 Arc Vastly Different.
 Much may be said which cannot be written. observes William w. Brewton in Case and Comment. Slander dn the legal sense) is usually not acti0nabl per SC. though contempt and perhaps ridicule Ee caused of the person against whom the words were uttered. unless the accusation falsely involves crime moral turpitude. disease, trade. busi- "c$s. profession or other relation of liar importance.
 1'u orally charge one with wife whip l::i,g. forgery of a receipt. having burned will. having taken something some person has missed. petty deeds of rascaIity. being addicted to the use of drugs. with having spoken disrespect- fully of another. is not to be guilty of islander.
 It was held in an English case that to express suspicion that one has committed some act Is not slanderOus per SC. An Arkansas case has declared that to declare that ones reputation for truth and veracity is bad and that the speaker would not believe the per son charged on oath is not slanderous in itself.
 It has been held in Georgia. New York. Louisiana and other states that such terms as rogue. rascal or villain are not in themselves actionable as slander.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-27
.FRE|GHTER SEWARD
 CAUGHT IN STORM
Sailed from Seattle for Vladivostok with Million Dollar Cargo and
 Narrowly Escaped.

The officers of the Admiral Farra- !gut reported last night that the |freighter Seward, of the Alaska Steamship company fleet, which left Seattle last week en route for Vladi- vostok with a cargo valued at one million dollars, is now at Latouche,
 where she Is undergoing repairs.
 The freighter was chartered by the
 Alaska Steamship company to Water house & Co.,, of San Francisco, to make a number of trips between Pu- get Sound and the Russian port in or
 der to deliver war and railroad ma terial which the Russian government had purchased in the United States. She was making her first trip and is reported to have encountered one of
 the worst storms ever known in the north Pacific ocean. The extent of the damages which the steamer sus- ltained in her fight with the elements lis not known but it is reported that three of her crew were washed over- board and lost. It is also reported that part of her deck load was washed away and that the vessel narrowly es- icaped becoming wreck.
 The officers of the Admiral Farra- gut say that their wireless picked up
 the distress call of the Seward while
 coming up the coast between Juneau
 and Yakutat but that they were un-
 able to locate the freighter and be-
 lieved her far out to sea. Before leav- ing Cordova yesterday afternoon they
 learned that the Seward had reached
 Latouche and would await the arrival ;of the Victoria which was due there last night.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-27
The Fashion of the House.

A servant girl happened to be en- gagged at farmhouse where the mis- tress was known to have nasty tenn per. On the first Saturday night the girl was at the farmhouse she was told by the mistress to clean the boots ready for Sunday. The mistress on coming into the kitchen later on saw that the girl had cleaned her own boots first. So she took them up and threw them into q tub of water that was standing by and bounced out of the kitchen. TS girl said nothing. but when she had cleaned the other boots she threw them also into the water.
 "Whatever possessed you to do that. girl?'' asked the mistress on coming again in the kitchen.
 The girl simply replied:
 Well. ma'am, please. ma'am, thought 1t was the fashion of the house. ma a'am!"-London Tit-Bits
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-27
In Praise of tfe Eskimos,

Admiral ls. E. I'eary in the narrative describing his discovery of the north pole devOtes very long chapter to the Eskin,os, with whom he has had inti mate dealings for many years. He tells US that. though they are sava=es. they are not savage: that. though they are without government, they are not law. less; that. though they are uneilncated. they exhibit remarkable degree of intelligence. He assures Us that they have no religion. yet he describes them as destitute of vice and ready to share their last meal with the hungry. He thinks it would be Impossible to Chris tianiZe them. but they already possess the cardinal graces of faith. hope and charity. for without them they could never survive the six months night and the other rigorS of their home"
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-27
Valdez Drug Company have 8 fine line of School Stationery. If.

Valdez Drug Company have a fine line of School Stationery. If. Hotpoint Electric Heaters, Cookers, Bakers, Percolators and Vacuum Cleaners arrived on the last boat for the Emporium. tf Kodak Supplies at cns valde2 Drug Complny. If Everybody come to the new fad dance, the Confetti Dance," given by the Eagles, February IA, 1916. Watch the locals.
 The Liberty Theatre re-opens Sun day with one of the best programs ever shown in Valdez.
 Nugget jewelry made to order at the Valdez Drug .co.. hy c. o. Reinke. # WANTED: Experienced woman de- sires work as cook or maid. Refer ences given. Address Prospector.
 Panoramic views of Child's and Miles glaciers, Dawson. Valdez and Wrangel on sale at the Valdez Drug store. If LOST:--During the hre 6 large blue woollen blanket disappeared. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the same. please notify or return to Mrs. E. Winter. ''--.'
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-27
WRONGED HUSBAND TAKES
 ERRING WIFE HOME.

SALT LAKE, Jan. 27.-Lee Hood, the San Diego hotelkeeper, whose wife eloped with a negro chauffeur and surrendered herself to the police here, left Salt Lake for home this morning with the erring woman whom he believes has not violated her vows to him. The negro is held by the police and it is reported that the charge of white slavery may be pressed against him. He asserts that Mrs. Hood was infatuated with him and compelled him to take Hoods s auto when they eloped.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-27
promptino the Pronpter.

Like all artists. Sir Henry Irving sometimes allowed the line he was to speak eva.e his memory for the mo ment. hut so seldom his prompter grew careless. One night Sir Henry turned to the wings aud said. Line. please" The prompter was busy chat ting. and Sir Henry repeated. Line. line.' There was ruStling of leAves. and then q distressed voice mnrmnred. Which line, Sir Henry?"
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-27

oabssriss for the Prosi'pscsos,
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-27
euyptian Maxims.

An Egyptian papyrus which dates back to about 4OOO R. c. has the fol lowing injunctions: "Calumnies should never he repeated" ''Guard thy spcerh before all things. for mans ruin lies In his tongue" The wise men of the race early learned good sense.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-27

WANTED: Experienced woman de- sires work as cook or maid. Refer ences given. Address Prospector.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-27
Nailed by the Ears.

During the prosecution of . London east end shopkeeler f0r adnlterAtion recently the magistrate remarked that In days gone by traleslnen convicted of ofrenses similar to this were punished by being nailed by the ears to their own doorp0sts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-27

He that will not reason h . bigot. he that cannnt reason iAa, fpol, and he that darsv not rsaseh a 2 sslavs.--sir ". Drnmmonl ;,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-05-05
DOGS AND CATS

Speaking generally, dogs are mas
culine and cats feminine. If one
speaks of gay young dog, or nasty
old cat, it is unnecessary to explain
that the former refers to man and
the latter to a woman. The attitude
Of dogs toward cats is, too, in many
respects suggestive of the attitude of
man towards woman-that is, of men
as a class towards women as a class
Every dog of spirit despises cats in
his heart of hearts and thanks Heav-
en- he was born dog. II 1t were
suggested to, dogs that they should
extend the franchise to cats they
would laugh the suggestion to scorn.
They would, in fact, absolutely refuse
to allow cats to vote. And yet an
impartial observer, who is neither a
cat nor dog, cannot help feeling
that in case of government 1t would
be for the greater good of the greater
number that the somewhat clumsy
of dogs should be
tempted by the delicacy and the in
tuitive cleverness of cats.-A. M.
Dewsmith.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-05-05
THE POOR ALSO HAVE GOVT

st. Louis's city hospital, charit-
able institution, reports the treat
ment of sixty-two cases of govt with
in the last year. This seems to ex-
plode hoary tradition. Govt long
has been thought exclusively rich
mans disease. One of the celebrated
blessings of poverty was immunity
from govt. Govt was supposed to be
one of the punishments visited by the
excellent law of compensation upon
the rich man who INDUCED in high
living at the expense Of his down
trodden brother.
We shall have to recast our values.
Gout that once called up the vision Of
testy old plutocrat, full Of ancient
port and young capon, now may bring
to mind a thin pauper on a bed OF
pain in charity hospital. Novelists
can no longer use govt only as
property" in scenes involving cruel
rich uncles or reactfonary noblemen
with mad tempers and worse morals.
They may now depict the equity beg
gar as well as the equity prince. Chi
cago News.