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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-26
Accountants Close Meeting.

Des Moines, Aug. 2S.-The annual
meeting of the Iowa Society of Certified
Public Accountants closed last night
after electing George Shillinglaw, Of
Cedar Rapids, president; p L. Bill
lings Waterloo, vice president: E. G.
Prouty, Davenport, secretary, and E C.
WEIGH. Eldora, treasurer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-26
HORSE GUARDS INCREASED.
Railroad Takes Extra Preeaution
Against Poisoning Of Animals.

Against Poisoning Of Animals.
Fort Madison, Aug. 26.-Guards for
stock trains passing thru here were
increased today as precautiod
against depredations of alleged horse
poisoners who recently were active
on horses consigned TO the allied,
powers in the European war.
Advices from the British remount
station at Lathrop, Mo. today stated
that the armed guard there had been
doubled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-26
Cautious.

1--WE discovered system by which
my employer could get all the work in
his Office done with half the force he
employs now"
why don't you tell him about 1t and
earn his undying gratitude?"
II don't dare to- He might decide
that 1 am one Of the men he could do
without"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-26
sklPpER's DAUGHTER DIES.
Drops Dead in Lawn as Fathers Boat
Is Passing Home.

Fort Madison, Aug. 26.-William En-
dsrle. of the Mississippi packet Helen
Blair learned today that almost at the
time he was passing his home here.
downbound, last night, his daughter,
Marie, aged %, fell dead just as she
had finished moving the front lawn
Heart trouble was the cause. Captain
En- derle was notified at keokuk today
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-26
CHICAGO Potato Market.


Potatoes Unchanged; Minnesota
and Early Ohios, 1.0s@1.10. Receipts,
20 cars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-26
ELuDE De FAcTo TROOPS.
ViIIista Band Headed For San Andre
~ c.~,,r> A ~ na,,niton

to Secure Ammunition.
Chihuahua City, Mexico, Aug. g.
More than 100 Of Villas adherents
eluded government troops and passed
thru San Gertrudis. Chihuahua, last
night, saying that they were on their
way to the San Andres district to I'M
earth ammunition, according to reports
here today Villa, himself. was not
with the band, it was said
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-26

ST. Louis Cash Grain.
Furnished by Taylor & Patton, over -
East Main street,
st. Louis, Aug. 20.
wheat-No. 2 red. 1924: No. red,
14Sm1.56; No. hard, 1.54 d1.60; No. 3
hard. 1929.
Corn-No. 2. S5@s5h; No. 8, S4k;
No. 4, s2t; No white, IS; No. 3
white, SAY; No. yellow, 81; No. 3
yellow. Sc.
Oats-No. 2, 44a dr45: No. 3. 441s "a
45: No. white, 47@471a; No. white,
45@46E; standard, 4Ik.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-26
,rEMPTEp ~ FRIDAYS ADVANCE
n HOLDERS AGAIN ATTEMPTED
no UNLOAD,
tsEARlsH CANADIAN NEWS
y aEspoN slRLE FOR DECLINE
liahs. 4Rains and Weakness Of Wheat
Bring Out Fair Volume Of Long
Corn-conmission Houses Arc Ae-
tive on Both Sides Of Oats Market
Flare in Provision Trade.

Chicago, Aug. 2s.-Yesterdays ad-
vance tempted further profit taking by
wheat longs today. Liverpool was
strong but reported also an undertore
of nervousness. Opening prices We're
u lower to y higher, but prices I'M
mediately saSged September, which
sold as high as s1.54A at the start
dropped to sl52M. December. after
opening at $1551a to s1.55, sold down
to 1874, as compared to yesterdays
close at $1.o4A and $1.53h.
Tho reports of the Canadian North
ern railroad had something to do with
the decline This report SAID sur
vey showed that crops would be better
than expected. Northern Manitoba, II
was said, was producing an average
crop. An expert telegraphed:
Alberta generally is very promis-
ing" but noted the possibility OF dam
age from frost
A further bullish furry was followed
nv additional selling and prices reached
the lowest level of the day. The close
was weak, X to cents under yester-
day.
Light rains and the wheat weakness
brought out fair volume OF long corr
early. Prices opened unchanged to g
I'D, and then eased off.
The close was easy. 70 to u cent
down.
Oats.
Commission houses were active on
both sides of the oats market. Prices
Opened unchanged to y higher
Provisions.
Purchases Of lard gave little fare
Mo the provision market at the start,
hut the bulge was lost on profit taking.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-26
EInin Butter Market.
81. Louis Cash Grain.

Elgin, H.. Aug. 26.-Butter, higher;
1ifty-four tubs at 81 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-26
Nance Of Prices.

Mango OF PrIceo,
Furnished by Taylor & Patton, grain
merchants, over % East Main street.
! Phone 6s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-26
CHICAGO Grain Close.

~ Chicago, Aug. Is.
/ wheat-No. 2 red. 1854: No. red.
.1.51N @n.54A No. hard, 1856; NO. 3
hard 1.53z @1.56
Corn-No. yellow. S7ls @SSA; No.
4 white, nominal: No. yellow, IS Il
t@ss7A.
Oats-No. 8 white. Az 34s; stand
Nrd, 47A@4Sh.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-26
Omaha Live Stock.

Kansas City. Live Stock.
Kansas City. Aug. 26.--Cattle-Esti-
mated receipts for today, 100; market
SfeaAv
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-26
Representative Hoo Sales,

Below are quoted few Of the repre- :
sentative hog sales.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-26
Kansas City Cash Grain Close.

East Main street,
Kansas City, Aug. 26.
wheat-No red, 1.55@1.60; No. 3
red, l!50; No. red, 1.39; No. hard,
41.49@1.551la No. hard, 1.40d1.52; No.
hard, 40 Gs1.52.
Ccrn-No. 2, s2as3a: No. 8, S1k a
S2h; No !, S0dS1; No. white, S2m
Syn; No. 3 white, 50; No. 2 yellow,
eS6S3k; No. yellow. s2@s2E
Oats-No. ., 4S1a @50; No. 3, 46A q
e.. No. 4, 421k 146: No. white. Az %
IS; No white, 4T@471.; No. 4 white,
lsh@T.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-26
Liverpool Grain.

~, ~ ~ fheast-NNe. Manitoba, ios l0d;
Ne. Manitoba, las HID; No. rad
western winter. 15s I'D.
Corn-.New American mixed los Cd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-26

-ClOse~
To- Yes
Open. High. Low. day. friday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-26
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, Aug. -Cattle-Estimat
d receipts for today, 700; market dull
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-03-17

the Interview, you must forgive me
for reminding you that the morning
wanes apace. / shall be going home
III another hour"
De Morbihan shrugged. "Out of my
great affection for you," he purred
venomously, Il will do my possible.
But can promise nothing"
Il have every confidence in your
powers of moral suasion, monsieur"
Lanyard assured him cheerfullyl "Au
revoir!"
And with this, not at all Ill pleased
with himself, he strutted off to an ad-
joining table, where high-strung ses-
sion Of chemin de fer was in process,
possessed himself of vacant chair,
and in two minutes was so engrossed
in the game that the Pack was quite
forgotten.
In fifteen minutes he had won thrice
as many thousands of francs.
Twenty minutes or half an hour
later hand on his shoulder broke the
grasp of his besetting passion.
Our table is made up, my friend, "
De Morbihan announced with his mex
tinguishable grin. We're waiting for
you"
quite at your service"
Settling his score, and finding him
self considerably better off than. he
had imagined, he resigned his place
gracefully and suffered the count to
link arms and drag him away up the
main staircase to the second story,
where smaller rooms were set apart
for parties who preferred to gamble
privately.
De Morbihan raped, turned the
knob, and stood aside, bowling politely.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-03-17

OF dancers who had now invaded the
floor and paused beside his table.
You're not angry, mon coco?" she
pleaded with provocative smile.
Smilingly Lanyard returned mega
tive.
Then l may sit down with you and
drink a glass of your wine?"
Cant you see I've been saving the
bottle for your"
The woman pumped herself prompt
ly into the chair opposite the adven-
turer. He filled her a glass.
But you are not happy tonight ?"
she demanded, staring over the brim
as she slipped
Il am thoughtful" he said.
"And what does that mean?"
Il am saddened to contemplate the
infirmities of my countrymen, these
Americans who can't rest in Paris I'M
til they find some place as deadly as
any Broadway boasts, these English
who adore beautiful Paris solely be-
cause here they may continue to get
drunk publicly after half past twelve!"
An, then It's you are bored, is IL
not?" said the girl, gingerly stroking
her faded, painted cheek.
ut is true; l am bored"
"Then why not go where you are
wanted?" She drained her glass at a
gulp and jumped up, swirling her
skirts. Your cab is waiting, monsieur
and perhaps you may find it more
amusing with that Pack!"
Flinging herself into the arms of an
other dancing girl, she swung away,
grinning impishly at Lanyard over her
partners shoulder.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-03-17
SYNOPSIS.

r,ovon's, g Paris inn, the youth
1t Iig gyrov5n afterwards to be known
IsrSsf aei LANYARD, is caught stealing
6 ari,a an expert thief, who takes the
Bur lit5 him to America and makes of
10y Si 6fn1ished cracksman. After stealing
En 6.' .i,llr Jewels and the Huysman war
3: VH IN london Lanyard returns to
pm - for the first time in many years
lI@oaa he thinks Roddy, Scotland
80 ~ NAN is on his trail. On arrival he
ia !- P I,,.itj already installed as guest.
Sls sI lry q conversation between Comte
II yTt.-fiban NJ. Bannon and Mile. Ban
. A.to"t the Lone Wolf, a celebrated
w H.., sn who works alone, puzzles and
sa - gir as to whether his identity is
.i y. Ir,-,assed or known. To satisfy him.
w hat Roddy is not watching him,
aL.rar5 dresses and goes out. leaving
KIN apparently asleep and snoring in
~ Y. 1ayf room, then comes back stealth
~ Ind in his room Mile. Bannon, who
W s,,Isjrs her presence by saying that she
=. sI4ap-walking. In his apartment near
\. Troradero he finds written on the back
W tyenty-pOund note, part of his con-
I'll emergency hoard, an invitation
ssm The pack to the Lone Wolf to join
S,m Lanyard attempts to dispose Of
~ 0mber Jewels, but finds that The
s# has forbidden the buyers to deal
r+h him.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-03-17
J. "You can-an tour 81

at the group "You canal four q
you-go plumb to -"
my dear friend!" the count cried.
shocked. You forget"
y forget nothing!" Lanyard cut in
coldly. "and my decision is final. Con-
slider yourselves at liberty to go ahead
and do your little worst! But don't
forget that it is you who have been
the aggressors. Already you've had
the insolence to interfere with my ar
rangements you began offensive OPP
erations before you declared war. So
now, if you're hit beneath the belt you
mustn't complain-you've asked for
it,"
Now what do you mean by that?"
the American drawled with an accent
of irony.
Il leave you to figure it out for your
selves. But I will say this: ! conf
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-03-17

erai private gambling clubs " Paris
which the French government toll
crates more or less openly. despite
adequate restrictive legislation; and
gambling was Lanyard's ruling pas
sion-a legacy from Bourke together
with the rest Of his professional equip
ment.
In the esteem of Paris Count Remy
de Morbihan himselt~was scarcely a
more light-hearted plunger than NJ.
Lanyard
Naturally, with this reputation. he
was always free of the handsome sa-
Ions wherein the Friends of Humanity
devoted themselves to roulette, auc-
ton bridge, baccarat, and chemin de
fer-and of this freedom he now pro-
ceeded to avail himself, with his hat
just shade aslant on his head, his
hands in his pockets, suspicion of a
smile on his lips, and CLINT Of the
devil in his eyes-in all an expression
accurately rejecting the latest phase
OF his humOr, which had become large
ly one of contemptuous liberation,
thanks to what he chose to consider
an exhibition of insipid stupidity on
the part of the Pack.
Nor was this humor in any way
modified when, in due course, he con-
f1rmed anticipation by discovering M.
lie Comte Remy de Morbihan lounging
beside one of the roulette tables,
watching the, play and now and then
risking maximum or two on his own
account
A flash of animation crossed the un-
lovely mask of the count when he saw
Lanyard approaching, and he greeted
the adventurer with gay little f1irt of
his pudgy, dark hand.
"Ah, my friend!" he cried. ''It is
you, then, who have changed your
mind! But this is delightful"
Then you really wanted to see me
tonight" Lanyard inquired innocently.
"Always-always, my dear Lam
yard!" the count declared, jumping up.
But come" he insisted, 81 have a
word for your private ear, If these
gentlemen will excuse us"
Dol" Lanyard addressed in conf
Dental tone those he knew at the
table before turning away to the tug of
the counts hand on his arm-'I think
he means to pay up twenty pounds he
owes mel"
Some derisive laughter greeted this
sally.
Il mean that, however" Lanyard in
formed the other cheerfully, as they
moved away to corner where con-
versation without an audience was
possible-"you ruined that Bank of
England note, you know"
Cheap at the price!" the count
protested, producing his bill-fold. Give
hundred francs for an introduction to
monsieur the Lone Wolff"
Are you joking?" Lanyard asked
blank1y, and with magnificent ges-
ture abolished the proffered banknote.
Joking? I! But surely you don't
mean to deny"
my friend" Lanyard interrupted,
before we assert or deny anything, let
us gather the rest of the players round
the table and deal from a sealed deck.
Meantime, let us rest on the under
standing that have found, at one end,
a message scrawled on a banknote
hidden in secret place, at the ether
end, yourself, M. lie Comte. Between
and beyond these points exists mys-
terry, of which one anticipates eluci-
dation."
"You shall have it," De Morbihan
promised But first we must go to
find those others who await us"
mot so fast!" Lanyard interposed.
'fWhat am to understand? That you
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-03-17

Velvet.
wish me to accompany you to the
ah-den of the Pack?"
Where else?" De Morbihan grinned.
Impossible"
What do you propose, them" De
Morbihan inquired, worrying his mus
tache.
What better place for the proposed
conference than here?'
But not here, monsieur!"
"Why not? Everybody comes here
it will cause no gossip. / am here
/ have come half way; your friends
must do as much ON their part"
1T is not possible"
Then tender them my regrets"
Would you give US away?"
Never that-one makes gifts to
ones friends only. But my interest In
yours is depreciating so rapidly that
should you delay much longer. it VIII
be on sale for the sum of two sous. !"
"Oh-damn!" the count complained
peevishly.
with all the pleasure in life. But
now" Lanyard went on. rising to end
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-03-17
CHAPTER x.
Disaster.


Having fulfilled his purpose of max
ing himself acquainted with the indi-
viduals composing the opposition,
Lanyard shut the door in their faces,
thrust his hands in his pockets, and
sauntered downstairs, chuckling, his
nose in the air, on the best of terms
with himself.
True, the fat was in the fire and
we'll ablaze-he had to look to himself
now and go warily in the shadow OF
their enmity. But it was something
to have faced down those four, If he
wasn't seriously impressed by any one
of them.
Popinot, perhaps, was the most
dangerous, vindictive animal, and
the creatures he controlled murder
Gus lot-drug-ridden, drink bedeviled.
vicious little rats OF Belleville, who'd
knife man for the price of an aD-
sinthe. But Popinot wouldn't move
without leave from De Morbihan, and
unless Lanyard's calculations were Sc
riously miscast, De Morbihan would
restrain both himself and his ascot
ates until thoroughly convinced Lam
yard was impregnable against every
form of suasion.
Murder was something bit out OF
De Morbihan's line-something which.
at least, he could be counted on to
hold in reserve. And by the time he
was ready to employ it, Lanyard
would be well beyond his reach. Vert
heimer, too, would deprecate violence
until all else had failed; his half-caste
type was cowardly, and towards kill
only impulsively, before they've had
time to weigh the consequences. There
remained Smith enigma; man ap-
parently gifted with both intelligence
and character But if so, what the
deuce was he doing in such company?
Lanyard's place at the table of che
min de fer had been filled by another,
and, too impatient to await vacancy.
he wandered on to the salon dedicated
to roulette, tested his luck by stalking
a note of 500 francs on the black, won.
and incontinently subsidized into a
chair and oblivion for the, space OF
three-quarters of an hour.
At the end of that period he found
himself minus his heavy winnings at
chemin de fer and the ten thousand
francs Of his reserve fund as well.
By way of a lining to his pockets
there remained precisely the surn
which he had brought into Paris THAI
same evening, less subsequent general
expenses.
The experience was no novelty Il
his history. He rose, less resented
than regretful that his i'll luck cbligea
him to quit just when play was grow
ing most interesting, and resignedl7
sought the cloakroom.
And there he found De Morbihan-~
notwithstanding all garmented fog
the street, mounting huge cigar ana
wearing look of impatient discoRa
tent.
"At last!" he cried in an aggrieveS
tone as Lanyard appeared. you do
take your time. my friend!"
Lanyard smothered with smile
whatever emotion was his.
81 don't suppose you really meant
to wait for me-" he parted, WITH
double meaning, both to humor De
Morbihan and hoodwink the ottrndAnt
CTo RE Continues
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-03-17
CHAPTER Viii.
The Hiqh Hand.


Evidently his first move toward de-
parture was signaled, for as he passed
out through PAbbaye's doors the car
riage porter darted forward and sa-
luted.
IN Lanyard"
"Yes."
"Monsieur's car is waiting"
Indeed" Lanyard surveyed briefly
a handsome black limousine that. at
pause beside the curb, was champing
its bit in the most spirited fashion.
Then he smiled appreciatively. All
the same, l thank you for the compli-
ment," he added, and forthwith tipped
the porter.
But before entrusting himself to this
gratuitous conveyance he put himself
to the trouble of inspecting the chauf-
feur, who proved to be capable-look-
ing mechanic logged out in rich black
livery which, though relieved by vast
amount Of silk braiding, was, like the
car in his charge, guiltless of any sort
of insignia.
81 presume you know where l want
to go, my man?''
The chauffeur touched his cap: But
naturally, monsieur.
Then take me there the quickest
way"
Nodding acknowledgment of the por-
ter's parting salute, Lanyard sank
gratefully back upon uncommonly lux
urious upholstery. The fatigue of the
last thirty-six hours was beginning t.
tell on him, though his youth was still
so vital, SO instinct with strength and
vigor that he could, if need be, go as
long again without sleep.
None the less he was glad OF this
opportunity to snatch few moments
rest by way of preparation against the
occult elimination of this adventure.
No telling what might ensue OF this
violation of all those principles which
had hitherto insured his welfare!
OF a sudden, ending ride much
shorter than he would have liked, the
limousine swerved in toward curb.
Bending forward, Lanyard unattached
the door and, glancing through the
window, uttered a grunt of profound
disgust.
If this were the best that Pack could
do
He had hoped for something trife
more romantic from men with wit and
imagination enough to plot the earlier
phases of this adventure.
The car was pulling up in front OF
an institution which he knew well, far
too well. indeed, for his own good.
None the less he consented to get
out.
"Sure you've come to the right ad-
dress?" he asked the chauffeur
Two fingers touching the vizor OF his
can: "But certainly, monsieur!
ooh. all right" Lanyard grumbled
resignedly, and tossing a five-franc
niece. addressed himself to the en-
france of an outwardly commonplace
and respectable hotel particulier STU
ate in the Rue Chaptal between the
imnasse of the Grand Guignol and the
Rue Pigalle.
Now the neophyte needs the intro
duction of trusted sponsor before ne
can win admission to the clubhouse IN
tbe Rue Chaptal of the exclusive CIR
clio of Friends of Humanity; but Ian
wards knock secured him prompt and
unouestioned entrance. The unIor-
+unate fact is he was member IN the
host If standing, for this society OF
nseudo-altruistic aims was nothing
more nor less than one Of these sew
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-03-17

MessIeurs."
IDENTIFY expect you to decide to live
and let live, apd shall be sorry, as
you'll certainly be sorry, if you force
my hand"
He opened the door, turned, and sa-
luted them with sarcastic punctilio.
Il have the honor to bid adieu to
messieurs, the council of-the Pack!"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-03-17

Evidently his first move toward de-
parture was signaled, for as he passed
out through PAbbaye's doors the car
riage porter darted forward and sa-
luted.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1916-05-18
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.

Office of Sunset Development Com
pany, Wallace, Idaho, May g. 1916
Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting of the executive committee
OF the board of directors of the Sun
set Development company, held on the
Srd day of May, 1916, an assessment OF
two 90 mills per share was levied
upon the capital stock of the corpor-
alton, payable on or before June g.
1916, to VIM. Schierding, treasurer
at his office, 505-6 Jameson Bldg.
Spokane, Washington.
Any stock upon which this assess
ment remains unpaid on the 3rd day
of June, 1916, win be delinquent and
advertised for sale at public auction
and unless payment Is made before.
Will be sold on the Gath day of June,
1916, at 10 o'clock a. M of said day at
the front door of the court house on
Bank street, in the city of Wallace
County of Shoshone, State of Idaho,
to pay the delinquent assessment
thereon, together with costs of ad-
vertising and expenses of sale.
VIM. SCHIERDING.
treasurer Sunset Development Com
pany 5056 Jameson Bldg, Spo-
kane, Washington. Myl1-Jel At