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Evening journal., 1916-04-15
SHoEBLAcKs IN GREECE.
They Shine a. Artists In One Of th
National Reersations.

They Shine a. Artists In One Of the
National Reorsations.
Boot cleaning. one OF the mllder
recreations that SalonlM offers. ranks
among the national industries OF
Greece. To sit drinking little cups OF
Turkish coffee and having his boots
cleaned at the same time is the Greeks
ideal Of a pleasant afternoon. The lus
tros. as Greek shoeblacks are music
ally called. though usually OF tender
age, is a true artist and is by no meanf
content with the dull burnish that sat
Isles the English boot boy.
He first meticulously scrapes youi
boot clean OF the smallest fragment Of
mud. then wipes it carefully 80 as "a
have a perfectly clean background "a
work on. After that he applies the
backing. not by dabbing the blackine
brush into the tin. but with a variety
II little metal implements and sponges
When he has brushed this TO a brigh'
polish you imagine that your shine Il
over, but II has really only begun, foI
the lustros now goes on 10 bring out
the high lights by smearing your boot
over with n cOlorless cream which he
brushes again 10 great brillisnce and
finishes on by two or three minutes
friction with a velvet cloth. He com
pletes his work by painting the edge Of
sole and heel with a sort OF varnish.--
@. Ward Price In London Times.
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Daniels" broke IN the Judge harshly.
did YOU not know that the law does
not consider kidnapping a light Of
fence?"
Yes. know" Danieis's voice was
husky and uncertain. y knew. but
all ] had was invested In this new play,
and n Dave Pollock had pulled out
then, I'd have lost Il all and-Ive got
a wife and daughter didn't think
any harm would come to Mr. Lang
don: In fact, Mr Pollock promised II
wouldn't. or I'd never have let that
man shale take the watchmans place"
when was that?"
During tho rehearsals. as I said.
Dave came 20 me and said that Philip
Langdon was buttinE IN too much, that
he was upscttlng Miss Page and maxi
ing trouble for him-that Is Pollock
and he wanted him out of tho way
Then he said he had plan 20 kidnar
Langdon and take him out 20 the coun-
try tin after the opening OF the play
Al FIRST wouldn't listen. but-inally-
I did. II sounded simple enough.
was to send for Langdon late that
night, supposedly to ask him somethlns
about the Page contract. In the mean
/ time we we're 20 drug the watchmar
and let Shaie--Pollock's jackal. they
call him. you know-take his place
Then when Mr.. Langdon was leavins
The watchman was 10 nab him and car.
~ him out 70 q waiting automobile and
cart him on"
Were these plans carried out7'
mo. That IS. not the latter part. II
was then that found out about the at
tempt at murder"
"will you tell the court in detail just
what happened on that night7"
"wei. II sent Tor Mr.. LanEdon.'
said Daniels nervously. land he came
In tho meantime we had given the reg
ular watchman knockout drops and lef
him IN a corner OF the balcony an'
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defendant we'll and that you starred her
in The Seekers VIII you tell us
frankly. please. Just what made you
select Miss Page for the leading role
OF the new play and what share Da-
vid Pollock had in your decision?"
For an instant Daniels hesitated and
cast a furtive look at Mary. Then,
clearing his throat. he said with a hint
OF brusqueness:
We'll. I guess it's no secret now.
starred Miss Page because Dave Pol
lock said he would put up the money
TO back the show II I would give her
the chance"
Mary gave an involuntary gasp OF
dismay. and again Daniels shot a fur
tive glance in her direction as Lang
don asked:
"Did Miss Page know Of thls?"
"Of course not. l told her that had
seen her work in stock and thought
she was a good actress. II was true
enough so far as that goes. but her
contract was all made out before she
and her mother came down TO see me-
What agreement did you have with
Mr.. Pollock regarding his attention to
Miss Page?"
"None. That wasn't my business
That was up TO him. All asked was
fair play. and that he should stick 20
me even II Miss Page turned him
down. knew she didn't like him. and
thought she might. even II he was
backing her. I wanted a written agree
ment, but he wouldn't give II TO me
He Just said he'd do his share. what
ever happened"
isn't IL true that you had a quarrel
with Mr.. Pollock as early i'm your part
nership as the day Miss Page signed
her contract?"
'Yes. it's true. Dave was mad be-
cause you had been called in by Miss
Page 20 look over her contract. He
said you we're butting in where Miss
Page was concerned, and he wanted me
to keep you away from the theatre"
Langdon flushed and frowned.
please remember. Mr.. Daniels" he
said harshly. that you are addressing
the court and not me personally.
request. your honor. that the name Mr.
Langdon' be substituted for the word
you. as used by the witness"
Your request Is granted said tho
Judge. who was still narrowly studying
Daniels. The witnesses nervousness
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1T was made TO me, on an occasion
when / almost became an unwilling ac-
complice IN murder during the re-
hearsals OF The Seekers"
Whose murder7"
"Mr. Langdoa's"
A startled sob caught at Mary's throat
at the words and. lifting her head. she
looked at Langdon with such an ex-
preston IN her eyes that for n moment
he forgot the court, the Judge and the
witness on the stand. and knew only,
with a binding rush OF Joy, that what
ever happened-she loved him. That
realization was surging through Mary
herself at the moment. and she felt as
II she were seeing him for the first
time-truly and fairly Heretofore he
had been always the protector, always
the brave and the strong. and the
thought OF him IN peril, the unbelieva-
bic horror OF the idea OF harm coming
to him shook her with a storm OF in
tense emotion which found expression
In the sudden fame OF tenderness that
leapt from her eyes 20 Langdons.
The protective maternal instinct that
is always the real keystons Of a wo-
mans deeper love came 10 the fore for
the first time and was followed by a
swift fierce gladness that David Pol
lock was dead Whatever the tragedy
and the suffering that enmeshed her.
at least Philip was safe, and at the
thought all the fear and the horror Of
the law left her. and she drew a long
happy breath that was almost mute
paean OF gladness that II was she who
could pay for his safety.
Langdon himself was equally shaken
by the wonderful little interlude that
had come like a streak OF sunshine
through the dreary gloom OF the court
scene. but those about him attributed
the unsteadiness OF his voice TO excite
ment, and only Mary guessed the real
reason and flushed rosily under her
own thoughts.
"Mr. Daniels" Iangdon was asking
in that strange. choked voice. twill you
please tell the court the circumstances
OF the--the attempt upon my life?"
Il didn't know Il was. you know"
protested Daniels. Il understood II was
just 20 be kidnspping-to--to get
you-Mr. Langdon. mean-out Of the
way till after the opening Of The Seek
ers'"
"You say 5uft a Kidnapping Mr..
Evening journal., 1916-04-15
ANCIENT FLOATING PALACE.
The Wonderful Ship Built For Hisrs,
King Of Syracuse.


The antiquity Of ships may not be
gauged, for I'm Genesis It is recorded
that ships were even old on the Medi-
terranean In the days OF Jacob. Fully
1890 years before Christ. Ammon built
long and tall ships with sails on the
Red sea. Ninety years later the ship
Argo was built. "the first Greek ves-
sci which ventured 10 pass through the
sea without sight OF land. being guided
only by the stars"
The wonderful vessel built for Hero.
king OF Syracuse. excited curiosity and
wonder. The craft was constructed
under the direction OF the celebrated
mathematician. Archimedes. by a ship
builder at Corinth, from wood cut on
Mount Etna. Her decks were paved
with small and odd tiles, on which
we're depicted with wonderful art
scenes from Homer's "Iliad."
On the upper deck was a gymnasium
containing gardens planted with many
kinds Of shrubs. with walks between
them overshsdowed by vines and ivy
the roots OF which were nourished IN
moistened earth. Near this apartment
was a dining room dedicated TO Venus
paved with agates and precious stones
The walls and ceiling were Of cypress
and the doors OF ivory.-Argonaut
Evening journal., 1916-04-15

That tragic outburst had carried con.
Viction. not merely 70 Langdon but "a
everyone in the room, ana whatever
shadows OF suspicion had hung over
Nir. Daniels faded before the pitiful but
indubitable veracity Of mis- story. Ths
mystery. II mystery Il was. OF David
Pollock's death was still as impenetra-
BILE. and the cords OF the law that for
time seemed 70 be ioosening from
about Mary Page. had frightened again.
But 70 Mary and I.angdon that tes-
timony OF the manager had brought
something that for the time al least
seemed greater than the law-an un-
derstandlng Of Mary's heart. vision Of
what might yet be n freedom could be
won for her.
II was a strange moment for a great
love 70 fnd expression. and a strange
story which had wakened it: and. while
Langdon felt deep In his heart that no
words were needed after that glance Of
Mary's he could not forbear following
her TO her cell when court had ad-
journed. She glanced up at him with
sudden shyness when he came in, and
her hands went out waveringiy, but
whether to hold him on or to cling shs
I
had no doubts. however, and caught
them close In his warm grasp and
drew her to him IN silence more eio-
quent than words. Then. STOPPING till
his cheek lay against her hair, he whis-
pered unsteadily;
Mary, when Daniels told Of Davs
Pollocks attempt on my life. your eyes
said something 20 me that they have
~ 80 A..
dear2" Then. as she clung to him
muteiy, he laughed softly and added:
7 know you did You can never
deny II now. my darling. and when all
this is over, I am going 10 ask you a
question-and-and make you put into
words what your eyes told me today.
May !. Mary7"
For an instant she swayed against
him. her head buried IN his shoulder
then with a sad little sob she drew
back.
That's all such a long. long way IN
the future, Phil" she said wearily
"Oh. let's not even think OF Il. Theirs
are so many things in between"
"Deari" he cried In sudden pity. and
would have taken her in his arml
again. but she shook her head and
turned away. saying unsteadily;
IL think yop'd better so now
please. Phil I'm 80 tired"
"Of course" he answered quickly. con
triton In his voice Il was a brute 4
bother you now. Only. I wanted yol
TO know, dear that whatever happen
my love Is around you. and I viii pro
tect you-with my life. n need be.
Catchine up one OF her slender httl
hnnds. he crushed II against his lip
Then he was gone.
To be eontinusd.l
Evening journal., 1916-04-15

meant suspicion crept through the
room. and Daniels shuddered, gripping
the sides OF his chair to hide the trem-
bling OF his hands as Langdon turned
TO the stenographer and said quietly:
Mr.. Wilson. viii you be kind enough
70 turn TO the testimony OF the bell
boy. Joe as given yesterday and read
II, beginning with the words, was there
anyone In the hallway when you look
ed backT"
pers, when the clear voice OF the ste
nographer rang out
Question: Was there anyone in the
hallway when you looked bsck7 An
swer: Yes. The fat man who had been
at the banquet, the one they called Mr..
Daniels. Question: What was he do
ing? Answer: He was standing close
to the door OF the gray suite with his
ear against Il. as II he was listening" I"
That will do Mr.. Wilson. Now will
you please turn 20 the testimony Of
Randall Williams. and read the testi-
mony beginning with the words. Where
were you when YOU heard the shot2'"
Question: Where we're YOU when
you heard the shot? Answer: Just
outside the door OF the banquet room.
Question: What did YOU do? Answer:
ran down the hall In the direction
from which the sound came. Question:
Did you meet anyone? Answer; Yes.
ran bang into Daniels at the corner
where the corridor turned. I nearly
upset him. guess. for ne caught At my
arm and held on as II 10 steady him
self Question:
That will do. thank you" cried Lang
don sharply. And now. Mr.. Daniels,
will you tell us what you did when you
overheard the voices OF Miss Page and
Mr.. Pollock talking in the gray suite
and why you we're so agitated when
you met Mr. williams?"
Because" the voice OF the manager
rose TO a sudden scream. because 1
thought ne had killed them both-as no
had threatened 10 do"
In an instant the prosecutor was on
his feet. but. quick as he was the
Judge was quicker. The unexpected
turn HAD come IN the evidence. and
his honor briefly announced a thirty
minute recess.
Had HE been the stage manager.
rather than Daniels. ne could not have
chosen more dramatic moment to
Evening journal., 1916-04-15

very excited. He said he had nothing
TO tell and wouldn't accept service OF
any subpoena. i don't know any
thing he kept saying, and when J
asked him where he had been he said
he'd been on a little spree to forget his
business troubles"
Did you tell him he would have 70
appear IN court?"
Yes. But IL wasn't what told him
about the law. but what his wife said
that seemed 20 convince him. She toio
him she had every faith IN him. and
that what he had to tell wouldn't do
any arm. and for him 10 60. so he
said he would II I'd give him time TO
wash up"
rs Mr. Daniels IN court now7"
yes, sir. He is in the witness room
A stir OF excitement swept through
the room, but deepened to an ominous
whisper OF suspicion when. Brennan
dismissed, the bailiff summoned the
former manager OF Mary Page For
Daniels skunk into the room with an
ashen face and trembling hands. Great
beads OF sweat stood out visibly on his
forehead and his voice when he took
the oath was husky and uncertain. II
ever guilt was written large upon any
man, II was apparently written upon
the erstwhile jaunty theatrical mana
ger. The Judge. studying him with
eyes psychologically keen. wished he
had the full papers OF this case before
him TO learn more OF this new witness
and inwardly vowed a recess TO study
them should the evidence take any un-
expected turn. Daniels. however. re-
covered some measure OF self-control
under the preliminary questioning and
gave his occupation as manager OF
the Covington Theatre" with a hint Of
pompousness, but LangdoD's next ques-
ton brought the startled look back into
his eyes.
"Mr. Daniels. you say you knew the
Evening journal., 1916-04-15
SYNOPSIS.

Mary Page. actress Is accused Of the
murder OF David Pollock and is defended
BY her lover. Philip Langdon. Pollock
Was intoxicated. Al Mary trial she ad-
mits she had the revolver. Her maid
testifes that Mary threatened Pollock
with IL previously, and Mary's leading
man duplicates LanEdon. How Mary dis
appeared from the scene OF the crime is a
mystery Brandon tells Of a strange hand
print he saw on Mary's shoulder Further
evidence shows that horror OF drink pro-
duces temporary insanity IN Mary. The
defense is depressed psychosls.' Wit
nesses described Mary's flight from her IN
toxicated father and her fathers suicide.
Nurse Walton describes the kidnapping Of
Mary by Pollock. and Amy Barton tells
or Marys struggles TO become an actress,
OF Pollock's pursuit OF her and Of another
occasion when the smell Of liquor drove
Mary insane There Is evidence that Dan
iels. Mary's manager. threatened Pollock.
Mary faints on the stand and again goes
insane when a policeman offers her
whisky.
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was growing worse. and he was choos-
ing his words with obvious care
WAS that first daN the only time Won
and nv. Pollock Quarreled sbcu, fnan-
cial support for the play 20 case Mss
Page left the company" The question
MAS quietly asked. but pregnant with a
meaning that brought the blood into
Dau'els's face.
mo. SO wasn't" he snapped. when
I found how dead set Miss Page was
against him. J knew he wasn't going to
win out m that game. ! tried 10 make
my position safe. but he wouldn't prom
ise anything unless 7 promised 10 ar
range things so that you--I mean Mr.
Lansdon-was denied admission TO the
theatre"
when did you have the last quarrel
on that subject with Mr. Pollock7'
ION the day that The Seekers
opened"
with an abrupt gesture LanEdon
caught up the sheet Of paper on which
were pasted the torn scraps OF the note
to Pollock and held II up before the
witness.
mir. Daniels, did you write that let
ter TO Mr.. PollockT'
MY God! Where did you get that 20
The cry was a confession. but 1.angdon
repeated his question. and this time
Daniels said with sudden sulienness:
"Yes. wrote H."
"When?"
"The day The Seekers opened. There
had been a scene In Miss Pages
dressing room. and-and-l was afraid
the show would be queered II Pollock
didn't let the girl alone"
"Why didn't you finish t?"
Because Daniels hesitated and
moistened his dry lips with a nervous
tongue. because -I II - thought n
sounded pretty raw, and Ia better let
things 90 tin saw Dave that night"
! Again the ominous little murmur that
Evening journal., 1916-04-15

bring the testimony 20 its temporary
close. And. While the recess was a
welcome one 10 Lungdon. since Il gave
him the opportunity 10 plan his ques-
tion'ng along definite lines, and also
came as relief 10 the witness him
SELF. the murmurs OF disappointment
throughout the room almost reached
open invectiVe
Every man and woman among the
spectators was keyed to the highest
tension by the swiftly moving events.
and TO drop from these heights 10 the
fiatnoss Of mere walting strained pa
tience TO the breaking point The scrap
Ing OF chairs along the floor, the shut
fling OF feet, the waves OF shrill whis-
pering question and comment-al the
sounds OF restless humanity replaced
tho tense silence which had gone be-
fore--and when az last the clock had
licked out its slow half hour and the
bailir brought Daniels back 10 the wit
ness stand there was an audible sigh
Of relief from the spectators that under
any other circumstances would have
won a laugh from Langdon
Now, however. he was too intent upon
the possibilities that lay behind Dan
iels' startling statement 10 be even
conscious Of the audience that was
watching with such avid curiosity the
enactment OF this drama. lie was
more than thankful 20 the Judge whose
hasty recess had momentarily stopped
the protest from the prosecutor. and Il
was with a rush OF relief that he saw
the latter take his seat when court re-
opened and realized that, after ALL
Daniels's statement was TO pass without
a legal wrangle. II made his FIRST ques-
tion an easy one
MIR. Daniels, you say that you had
heard Mr.. Pollock threaten 20 kin the
defendant and himself VIII you tel
the court when that threat was made
] and TO whom2"
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-HE green shaded lamp nung a
wide pool Of mellow light over
the scattered papers on the ia
HE and brought out boyish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-14
CHAPTER MASONS TOCONFER DEGREES Mineral City Chapter Will Confer All Degrees at
 Special Meeting

An event of unusual importance to tn Capitular Masons of the district will b the meeting of Mineral City chapter No 1o1, Royal Arch Masons. to be held to morrow night at the Masonic temple when the chapter degrees will be con ferred on class of 45 candidates. The class will be registered at 2:S o'clock and the work will commence witl officers and time as follows:
 MARK MASTER DEGREE.
 300 O'Clock P. M. Right Worshipful Master: Willard Drake.
 Senior Warden: John B. Bethea, ST. Junior Warden: w. A. Hood. Senior Deacon: Robert E. Howard. Junior Deacon: A. M. Reaves. Master Overseer: James c. Davis. Senior Overseer: H. J. Kling, Jr Junior Overseer: A. P. Wells.
 PAST MASTERS DEGREE.
 4:15 O'Clock P. M. Worshipful Master: Frank s. Barnes. Senior Warden: A. P. Wells. Junior Warden: H. c. Crelly. Senior Deacon: Robert E. Howard. Junior Deacon: Lee Mccall.
 MOST EXCELLENT MASTERS
 DEGREE
 5:3O O'Clock P. M. First Apartment Right Worshipful Master: A. c. Cooper Senior Warden: John B. Bethea, ST. Senior Deacon: Robert E. Howard. Junior Deacon: H. L. Culver. Second Apartment. King Solomon: Ernest E. Matthews. King Hiram: o. s. Finch. High Priest: Willard Drake. Master of Ceremonies: H. c. Crelly
 ROYAL ARCH DEGREE.
 7:30 O'Clock. High Priest: O. S. Finch. King: Ernest E. Matthews. Scribe: Robert E. Howard Captain of Host: Willard Drake. Principal Sojourner: H. c. Crelly. Royal Arch Captain: A. c. Cooper Master Third Veil: J. B. Bethea. Master Second Veil: F. s. Barnes. Master First Veil: w. A. Hood. Lecturer: J. B. Bethea, ST. Decorator: Lee Mccall. The following musical programme will be rendered by the Mineral City choir
 MOST EXCELLENT MASTER
 DEGREE. Hail to the Morning." E. Voight. 70, Father Hear Us" H. L. Culver. "Hosanna, Lord,'' M. Chambers. Nunc Dimitis, F. Schilling.
 ROYAL ARCH DEGREE. 70. Glory, Most Excelling,' Munich. "Alleluia Resoundeth," Hayden. Art Thou Weary?' Stephanos. My Spirit Homeward Turns Berthold Jerusalem, My Happy Home," Beati- tude.
 Holy City" Adams. "The Work Is Done," Ritual. First Tenors: s. E. Jones, E. H. Nc Bee.
 Second Tenors: P. E. Hughes. A. c. Cooper.
 First Bass: William Hooking, G. H. Grain.
 Second Bass: F. E. Moore. H. l.. Culver. Director: Harry L. Culver
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-14
FIFTY DOLLARS FOR
 ABOUND OF BUTTER
Saltillo Paper Tells of Terri ble Economic Conditions
 Prevailing in Mexico

El Paso, Tex, June 1S.-La Reforma. published in Saltillo, Coahuila, under the date of June 3, heads an editorial: There Is graver problem than that of inter- vention.'
 Shops in Saltillo, according to the paper are now charging $1.5o in the new uncounterfeitab paper for a package of cigarettes or an orange. Restaurants ask $3 for cup of coffee or chocolate, while piece of bread. costs $1. As much as $50 in the old paper issue is demanded in some shops for a pound of butter.
 A news story. given place second in importance only to the assaAlt by the mob on the American consulate in Chi huahua City, bears the lines: 'The peo- pie cannot stand the abuses of the com mercial coyotes"
 In it's issue of June 10 the Reforma tells a story of misery and suffering among the people who are unable to afford medicines.
 Meantime agitatons against the Ameri- cans seem to grow virulent.
 In meeting organized by patriotic league a speaker named Colonel Iza- guirre declared: 'In case of a fight the Yankees will bite the dust beneath the feet of our warriors of black hair, black eyes and eagle glances.'
 Girls, soldiers, students, laborers and Mexicans of all classes appeared on the platform to denounce the Americans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-14
REINCARNATEDMOSES TAKES STAND IN HIS OWN BEHALF

New York, June 13.-Declaring that he is the "reincarnation of Moses" and the king of divine healers," Rev. Francis Schlatter today defended his activities as a healer in an effort to prevent his removal to Los Angeles to be tried on a federal indictment charging use of the mails to defraud. He took the stand in his own defense after several witnesses had testified before United States Com missioner Houghton that they had been miraculously cured by him.
 Schlatter asserted he was born with the power of divine healing. He ex- plained that he used blessed handker- chief" which he advertised would effect cures, "only as John and Peter used blessed aprons"
 Bishop August Schrader and Rev. August Algard of Oakland, Cal, who also are wanted in California on the same
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-14

charge, he described, respectively, as a
 prince and ambassador of God.' All three are incorporators of the Baptist church of Oakland. which is not con- nected with any other denomination.
 Schlatter admitted that he sent out letters asking for offerings because he said, 'the ravens will not feed us,' but after living expenses are deducted what ever money remains is sent to the Oak land church.
 The healer defended a newspaper published by the church of Oakland, and asserted that the publication in this or gan of the imposition of the "curse of the 109th Psalm upon Miss Adele D. Preiss for causing his arrest, was justi- fled This was printed, he said, by Bishop Schrader.
 Rev. August Algard testified that an average of 30 persons day were healed" by Father Schlatter.
 The hearing was adjourned today until June 21, when postoffice inspector from Los Angeles will testify.