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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-12
PAINTED 1000 CAT PICTURES.
Woman Stricken Blind After She Fin
ishes Her Painting.

tShes Her PAINTING.
Pitman. n. Just as she has fin
ished her thousandth painting Of cats
Mrs. T.. NJ. Gardner has been stricken
with blindness in her home here. Her
sight held out just long enough for her
10 realize the ambition Of her life.
Mrs. Gardner. who has made her
home here for many years, is n native
Of Colchester, Conn. Asa Packer,
founder Of Lehigh university, was "A
relative. She began painting thirty
years ago in Philadelphia. Ever since
she has painted only cats-cats Of all
types and degrees a|ristocratic Per
slams and plain back yards. one room
in her modest little home here is filed
with such pictures.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-12
At ALI. STAGES
OF LIFE
The Woman's Medicine. Good
for All Ages. Mrs. Harold
Smiths Experience.

Clarksburg, w. Val am writing
to tell you the good your medicine has
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-12
COUGHS AND COLDS
ARE DANGEROUS

Few of us realize the danger of coughs
and colds. We consider them common
and harmless ailments. However statis-
tics tell us every third person dies of q
lung ailment. Dangerous bronchial and
lung diseases follow q neglected cold.
As your body struggles against cold
germs. no better aid can be had than
DR.. Kings New Discovery. Its merit
has been tested by old and young. In
use over f~orty-five years. Get a bottle
today. Avoid the risk Of serious lung
ailme Drugvlsts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24
CHAPTER Viii.
"A Matter of Seconds"

"A Matter of Seconds"
ENATOR JOHNSTON'S death
- created a rare commotion, al
x though its more sensational
aspects were avoided by the to-
tai suppression of any public reference
to Ali Singh's nefarious gang.
By this time, of course, the serious
nature of the Eastern Menace was rec
ognized fully by the authorities. Off,
cialdom, both in Washington and New
York, was thoroughly aroused, almost
alarmed. The state department ap-
proved Manning's suggestion that the
attack should be met secretly, since no
good purpose could be served by scar
ing the public.
1t was difficult to believe, too, that
the miscreant could long conduct his
molelike borrowings undetected. When
all is said and done New York is a
great cosmopolitan city. It's life pro-
ceeds along the accepted lines Of good
order and regulations common to all
civilized communities. 1t did seem,
therefore, frankly impossible that any
horde of Indicators, no matter how
well organized or determined. could set
at defiance the civic power of the
state. Viewed in broad daylight and
tested by the tenets Of common sense,
such a theory was frankly farcical.
And yet senator. leader among his
people. was lying dead, two well known
detectives were in their graves, and
Margaret Bronson had been rescued
with difficulty from q fate worse than
DEATH
That was the other side Of the prob
lem-it's nightmare side-the side hid.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24

voice, and he must have been In NOR
tai anguish ere that terrible cry was
wrung from his lips. The two men
rushed to the door, but failed to open
1t, as the lock was a strong one, and
the panels were Of heavy mahogany.
In response to their frenzied shouts no
answer came from the interior. By
peering through the keyhole they
could discern the senator lying face
downward on the table, with body
and limbs contorted and In an attitude
that betokened either insensibility or
death.
In this crisis both secretary and but
Ter lost their heads. Instead Of bat
tering in the door by main force or
breaking open the window and thus
efecting an entrance from without,
they telephoned to police headquarters.
In a sense, however, their stupidity
actually proved helpful. Medical ex-
animation showed that the senator had
died almost ipstantaneously. He must
have been aware Of some mortal virus
having entered his veins or he would
not have uttered that last despairing
cry.
Manning and Kemp therefore were
literally the first on the scene when
the police effected an entrance. They
were able to verify the secretary's
statement that each window was clos
ed and bolted, while the senator him
self had locked the door. They were
told, of course, the story Of the scented
note and examined it curiously Some
how the harmless looking envelope,
with the blank rectangle Of white
cardboard which 1t contained, seemed
now to be endowed with sinister i'm
port. But they could make absolutely
nothing of it, nor could doctor dis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24

cozily under a reading lamp when the
butler came In.
"A lady has just brought = note for
Mr. Errol," he said.
"a lady?" inquired May, rounding
her eyebrows. what sort of lady?"
"a dark, slight, foreign looking
young person, miss. She seemed to be
a bit furried too. sort of fancied
she didn't want to leave the message
at first, but she changed her mind
however, suffered something about
there being no answer and raced of
at once. though I asked her to wait
until had seen you"
"Why me? demanded May.
'Well, miss, I thought you might
care to let her know what time you
expected Mr. Enrol home"
The girl took the note from the but
lers hand and examined 1t curiously
| The superscription was In feminine
handwriting, and she aseertained that
the sealed envelope contained q stiff
card. Probably it was nothing more
important than social invitation OF
an appeal for a subscription toward
some more or less useful charity.
"My brother will not be home fol-
another hour" she said at last. HE
and Mr.. Bronson are dining together
at their club, but he is sure to. come to
my room and say good night before
he retires, so I'll just shove the note
inside this book, and there Is then nc
fear that shall forget to give 1t to
him."
The butler bowed and withdrew, and
May resumed her reading. For some
reason, however, the printed page nc
longer held her attention so closely
She seemed to detect q faint though
rather pleasant odor from the letter
which sheer feminine curiosity moved
her to open. But she resisted the i'm
pulse. Not only had she no right te
pry into her brothers affairs, but his
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24

uen from the 5,OOO,UOo inhabitants of
Greater New York, though it was pain
fully vivid In the eyes Of the small
official coterie charged with Its solu-
tion.
The senator's death had brought Mr..
Bronson, ST., posthaste to Washing
ton. As Willard Bronson wanted to
keep In close touch with events in
New York, his sister was invited to
spend a few days with May Manning
1t was deemed best that the girls
should dwell under the same roof and
be efficiently guarded Unknown &c
themselves, they could not stir yard
without being Swallowed by detectives
Thus during an afternoons stroll down
fashionable and safe Fifth avenue they
were kept under constant Surveillance
while their chauffeur was given mos
rigid instructions not to allow himself
to be separated by more than few
yards from car containing three
sharp eyed and well armed policemen
in plain clothes.
Nothing Of any importance, however
happened during the day following
Senator Johnston's death. The two
girls saw little of either Manning OF
Bronson. They passed many busy
hours doing nothing In particular, and
as a natural consequence, were thor
oughly worn out.
Soon after dinner Margaret Bronson
felt so sleepy that she nodded over q
book and wanted May to talk, SO thai
she might keep awake. May Manning
however, was deeply interested in
novel and refused to be drawn into
conversation, whereupon Margaret al
most huffed, babe her good night and
went to her room, thinking she would
be in bed and asleep within quarter
Of an hour. May had settled herself
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24

ture to have been swept on to the roof
by the very gust which disturbed the
senator's papers.
The searchers came away awed, al
most panic stricken by this new In
stance Of Ali Singh's power. They
were about to leave the house for the
night when Manning was called to the
telephone. His servant, a man in
whom he reposed great confidence, told
him that cablegram had arrived from
China.
ut is in cipher, sir" went on the
man, "and in the circumstances ]
thought was justified in deciphering
it."
"Quite right Is it from Han KoiT
Eyes, sir, and its contents are so Sc
rious that I have been trying for the
last hour to get you on the wire. It's
from Mr.. Clark and reads, Hamilton
Johnston figures after Bronson on
| Ali's list"
The receiver dropped from Man
ning's nervous fingers.
Good God" he muttered, placing o
hand on his clammy brow, for he was
almost utterly unnerved by It's I'M
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24
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cover the cause of death. There were
none Of the symptoms normal to neart
seizure or brain paralysis. The unfor-
tunate man might have been bereft OF
life by an act of God!
The doctor even murmured some
thing of the sort, whereupon Manning
said savagely:
ut Is more like an act of the DEVIL
This is the handiwork Of that human
fend All Singh"
what do you meant" inquired tho
surprised medico.
Recollecting himself, Manning prom
ised hastily that he would explain
| later.
Meanwhile" he said, Il shall be
glad If you will conduct postmortem
and ascertain beyond doubt the 1mme-
date cause of death If not the actual
agent which brought it about"
/ The doctor nodded. He understood
that grave national interests were in
all probability bound up with Senator
Johnston's disappearance from the po-
ltical arena at that moment.
II win do what can," he said, land,
II necessary, will call in the leading
toxicologist in New York
"You are inclined to suspect poison,
thenr inquired Manning quickly.
"Well, yes. This is the work of some
deadly agency. Look at poor John
ston's face Even now, though relaxed
In death, it bears an expression Of
agony and terror"
Manning picked up the scented note
again. This time he smelled it more
gingerly.
"Do you think there can be any
thing harmful In this perfume?" he In
Quired.
II should imagine not" said the doc
tor. "You smelled it, as well as the
senator" he added, turning to Mr..
| Brown.
ooh. yes; l think handled it more
than he did," was the answer.
"And you have experienced no Ill
effects"
mot in the least"
The doctor shook his head. "At
present it Is an insoluble mystery"
So they left 1t at that. though Man
ming and Kemp. assisted by Bronson
and several experienced detectives,
scrutinized every inch Of the room and
left hardly blade Of grass unturned
on the lawn outside the windows.
There was little result. Apparently
1T some recent date some one had
climbed or attempted to climb to a
sloping roof by water pipe. Obtain
ing a ladder, they followed this faint
clew and found a piece Of SCOT soiled
silk thread near. the chimney, which
communicated with the library fire.
place. That was all. These things
might have been purely accidental.
The thread was light enough In tex.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24
THIRD EPISODE
The Poisonous
Tarantula
SYNOPSIS.

SYNOPSIS.
Mr.. Thomas H. Clark, United States
consul Chinese treaty port OF Kankoi,
worried over the activities Of Ali Singh.
who has succeeded In banding together
ontagonistic races of far east. writes to
Enrol Manning, confidential state depart
ment agent at Washington. Ali Singh
niece, Mime. Malta, IL being educated at
Nassar college, A riot breaks out, which
Is Quelled by Ali Singh, who seems to bear
charmed life. Ali Singh sails for United
States. Manning takes steps to prevent
his entry. Reported Ali Singh Is drowned.
Later develops that this was a ruse; that
All Singh is in United States. He threat
ems life of Banker Bronsons daughter
Margaret, who Is chum Of Nine. Malta.
May Manning and Margaret Bronson are
walking irAgarden when they are rendered
unconscious. Margaret Bronson Is taken
to Chinese joint In New York, whore she
is held as a hostage until her father with
draws support of Senator Johnston's anti
alien bill. Manning and young Bronson
rescue girl
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24

expected blow. Am I fighting a man
or a devil? He seems to have even
anticipated this warning. Had it
reached me early today Johnston
might now be aliver"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-12
THE CURB MARKET.

transactions in detai, In the curb IA A.;
during the past week follow
NDtfSTRIN
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-12
War Held Sole Cause ~ Rush.

With this realization there goes the
widely held opinion hat the %unprece-
denied expansion Of profitable trade and
industrial activity during the war owes
little or nothing to the governmental poll
cies which have obtained az Washington
since the spring OF 1913. Terrific tides
Of business were set in motion by the
war. enabling US. In the advantage Of a
neutrality which all the European bel
ligerents have desired US to keep. to ig-
moro tho handicap of the Administra
tons interference with the occupations
II prerogatives Of the business COM
;nunity.
A very different situation will exist
when the economic life Of the world be
gins to return to normal conditions,
which will set a premium on practical
sagacity in tine counsels OF the Govern
inent. All the problems OF the next four
years are going to he OF an intensely
practical sort. How the European war
will end and on what terms and what
our relation will be to the restoration of
peace are inquiries which represent only
"A few OF the major riddles Of the rear
future. What part is this nation to play
IN the determination Of international
relationships. not only political but eco
nCmic? Even while carrying the burden
Of the most destructive war Of history the
principal beliigerents are preparing plans
for the economic situation which the
restoration Of peace will create Much
stress is laid on the fact that this ~
try should have done so little BY
way Of preparation for International con-
t~ingencies. political and economic. a
specific instance Is cited in the failure
to realize the opportunity afforded ny
the war to rehabilitate the American
merchant marine. There has been little
projection Of governmental programmes
30 fortify and encourage business sc
that the country will be assured OF the
cooperation, the combination even, which
will be necessary TO meet foreign bust
ness invasion of our domestic markets
and to face foreign competition in mar
kets abroad. We nay sustain a great
deal OF enterprise for a long period he
cause OF the long enduring influence oi
the accident of the European war. bu'
the progress OF enterprise depends very
much on the encouragement derived
from confidence in the practically con
s,ructive character Of our Government.
Hazards untl War Ends.
There Is going to he need in our Gov
eminent. as never before, Of men VIII,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-12
BOYS TRIED TO WRECK TRAIN.
ohstructiOns Placed to See Cars
"JuMp Track" Are EouuL.

FEEkskiiL. June II. Two sons Of
Mrs CARR" Ford of Mount kisco, thc
Bedford fIils police discovered to-day.
were responsible for placing ON In,
Harlem railroad tracks a harricaI,
which nearly wrecked "A passenger train
IN that village. because They are So
Young the children were lct GO
Tho boys, John and William rnrI
aged & and :, had told companions that
they wanted to see a train jump tho
track. ~ "
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-12
TRANSACTIONS FOR THE WEEK.


n following iais 1aves. in addition to the sales: for the past week and
range of stocks IN the new York Stock Exchange their dividend Yields cal
on the :losins sMs D. ia prices Q Friday mint:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

The road signals have been sur
mounted with nice red ball. It seems
as difficult work for many to follow
directions keep to the Right" on
these guides as it is for some to hold
up for speeding. Marshal Blair is
kept busy at times directing people to
take the right side of the signal board.
One fellow tried to drive over the
stand. ~~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27
Blanks have been sent to every clerl

's Blanks have been sent to every clerk
in the county on which to make annual
returns to the county superintendent
This report should reach the superin-
tendent's Office not later than Aug. H.
The receipt of this report entities the
clerks to a certificate for their annual
fee of Sc to be paid out of the district
funds. This report is also essential in
procuring state apportionment.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

F. W. Vaudeville of the North high
school, Minneapolis, who is travelling
for the Waterbury company, came in
on the train Monday to spend few
days in Mile Laos county. Mr.. Mande-
vile was here in Princeton and Milaca
for two years in summer school work.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

There is talk of direct highway
from Ogilvie to Mile Laos lake. 1t
will cost considerable money to get a
passable road between the two points,
and it cannot be built in one season.
but such a road would open up a
hitherto undeveloped territory and we
hope it will be constructed. 49,.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

A good job has been done by Louis
Solberg and his crew on the Germany
road. When the gravel gets packed
down there will be a solid roadbed. 1t
is pity that there is not means avail
able to continue the good work to the
1santi county line. But this ought to
be possible by another year.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

DR.. T. L. Armitage returned from a
Mississippi river round trip. to St,
Louis Wednesday of last week. The
doctor tarried in st. Louis SO hours
and found it slightly warm there. He
enjoyed the trip hugely and intends
to repeat it next season.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

Dr.J. F. HOFFMAN, optometrist, will
be in town on Wednesday and Thurs
day, Aug. % and "a. Eyes examined
and glasses fitted. Office at the Com
mercial Hotel. 1-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

Adna Orion and wife and his father
and mother will leave tomorrow by
the auto trail to spend a week or ten
days in the lake region. They will
take a tent and camping outfit with
them and stop wherever night over
takes them.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

Raspberries are more plentiful this
year all over the woods than for many
years. Blueberries are also abundant
and little army of cleaners go forth
daily for these luscious berries.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

A little time and expense and a
small amount Of labor each year will
yield a good reward to those who
choose to beautify their grounds. We
can point to scores of lawns and yards
in town this year that are veritable
beauty spots.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

Before you start for Princeton to
have your picture taken be sure it is
the first or third Saturday or Sunday
of the month, as these are the only
days you will find Nelson the famous
photographer from Anoka, at his stu
dio in Princeton. 2-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

This is good time of the year to
take a pruning hook and shape
your yard trees by clipping into SYM
metrical shape. 1t will not injure the
trees. Many have already trimmed
their trees in the village. It is not
yet too late.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

The Tree Guide, a little morocco
bound book telling all about the trees
Of Minnesota and small colored plates
showing the fruit and other products
of the trees is a book worth looking
over. It is not sold by agents but fur
nished direct from any good book
store.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

Attorney Serenius Skahen left
Tuesday on a professional trip to be
away for several days. Minneapolis.
St. Paul, St. Cloud and across to
Wahkon on his way home are among
the points he will visit.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

Louie Young, who has been with
Mayor Newbert for the last fifty years
or less, is fellow Of strong demo-
cratic political tendencies. Yet with
such burden on his shoulders he finds
time to keep the mayors yard in fine
shape.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

Laura King of Wyanett and Barbara
Bauer of Cove were among the teach
ers that were in town Monday. They
are among the leading teachers of the
county.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

0. B. Randall ably assisted in get
ting the autos in place at the funeral
Sunday. Places in the line were as
signed by the director, and the cars
were placed as required ready for the
people at the close of the funeral serv-
ices. 1t was a very proper thing and
saved lot of turning around and
backing up by the owners.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

County teachers examination was
held this week. There were about IS
enrolled for tests and renewals. The
normal training departments have cut
down the numbers who otherwise
would be compelled to take the tests.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

Rev. p. B. Service and wife returned
home Saturday evening from their
several weeks stay in Canada where
they were called by the illness Of Mrs.
Services father, whose death occurred
as noted in last weeks Union. Their
many friends here extend the bond of
sympathy to them in their sad bereave-
ment
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

A ball, one of those enjoyable dances
as always are given at the Green lake
pavilion, will be2held Saturday even
ing, July 20. Potter's orchestra of
Minneapolis will furnish fine music.
Tickets only s1.O0. Do not forget the
date nor forget to attend.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

C. H. Nelson has remodeled his
large store, transferring the grocery
department to the rear and the shoe
department to the shelves formerly
occupied by the. groceries. 1t improves
the interior appearance in a marked
degree.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

Jonas H. Paulson and Violet Matt
son of Milaca were licensed to wed by
Clerk of Court King Tuesday Of this
week. Mr.. Paulson took out his first
citizenship papers at the same time.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

School clerks do not fail to send in
your reports to the County Superin-
tendent by Aug. 10. It will help you
in securing your share of the appor-
tionment. Send it in on time. Guy
Ewing, Co. Supt.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

A postal from Billy Doane to some
of the court house boys says: Min
nesota looks good enough to me-
Boys generally are in good health
and spirits.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

For rent, about II acres Of will
hay land for rent on shares. Mrs
Mary Hamilton, three miles west O
Princeton. 32-1t]
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

Charles Taylor, an old timer in Blue
Hill, had a paralytic stroke last Janu-
airy and for many weeks his life hung
in the balance. He has recovered so
far as to be about again and was
among the visitors in town Saturday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

Godfrey Wicktor and family and
other people Of Elk River passed
through town Saturday in autoes on
their way for an outing at Mile Laos
lake.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-07-27

The First National Bank of Prince
ton represents the Equitable Life In
surance Society. Why not protect your
family with a policy? Call and let US
talk With you. 31-4t