davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-09-29

saved and starved to gain the pnk and hid his plumber
in his trunk. And then stranger along and gave
old Hi dance and song; he had patent truss to SELL
which truss would make sick well. Enchanted by
his siren tones, old Hi dug up thousand bones. The
stranger took that prncey roll and jumped the town. the
genial SOUL That truss (Which heals all sicky gens) our
druggist sells for fifty cents and Hiram haunts the busy
mart, and talks about his broken heart.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-09-29

The rain failed to materalize but Of course the fair
could not have mateliaized without some street car
track being torn up This time it was South Commercial
and so did not inconvenience as many as usual
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-09-29

1t has become habit with the Giants. They made
their twenyffth consecutive winning yesterday with
double header at that
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-09-29
THE TATTLER

+ x X y y x x Z y X 4 x = !. i
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-09-29

(TomOrrOw-NIildred Has Dinner
Party.)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-09-29

No use attributing the lack of rain
tins week to the ear shortage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-07
SIPS Birdeye,
CSC

T HIS COUPON
and CSC for ten
yard pieces of 30
l n c h Antiseptic
Birdeye. in sealed
sanitary cartons.
lTA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-07
FREE-Trial
Tubes Ponds
Cream

FREE-With pur-
chases at our Toi-
let Goods Dept. to-
morrow. trial tubes
OF Ponds Extract
Vanishing Cream.
lTO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-07
}29c and 39c White WaiStings
5000 yds. Of Sheer Summer Fabrics, o.
Sc and 40 Inches Wide, at, yard :. J. o.

white goods manufacturers surplus Of these Handsome White Materials
at same advantage
choicest
dresses, a large Of incud ing
Lace Stripe Stripe
Shadow Voe
and inches wide price, &c .
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-07
Link Cuff 3
Buttons, Ice

"A
\ THIS COUPON
and 16c for Mems
Link Cum Buttons,
factory samples; in
Guiding gold plated.
silver, mother OF
pearl and novelty
| effects: many pref
ty shapes and
styles. Values worth
sc and t0c pair.
| (T.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-07
COUPON
" SALES
.Women's Night
gowns, 27c

HIS COUPON
and &c for Women's
Muslin and Cambria
Ntghtgowns; slip
over styles; trim
med with embroid-
cry edging; full 4,
cut sizes. (T.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-07

sec White Box-loom Crepe, 19c
4o-inch White Box-loom Crepe. with new
shadow jacquard effects; pronounced as
Of the daintiest and most fashionable white
fabrics for summer frocks and waists Laun-
ders perfectly.
Soc Overcheck Skirtings, 29c
3s-inch White Fancy Weave Overcheck
6kirtings. newest novelty for tailored suits
Csc Cannon Cloth, Ice
86-inch White Cannon Cloth. a heavy linen
finish quality. for womens skirts, boys suits,
and chldren's wear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-07
SOC Imported White Pique, Csc

. Soc Imported White Pique, Csc
(38 Inches wideJ ~.
An importers entire surplus lot of Gem
uine HeavySwoven Quality White Pique, win
six distinct size welts. ranging from the extra
fine pin welt to the heavy woven rail welt.
Launders perfectly and guaranteed to give
entire satisfaction.
39c White Bordered Wolfe, Ice
45-inch (note the unusual width) White
Bordered Dash Seed Wolfe. an extra fine sheer
quality, with sprinkling Of fine seed effects
with handsome zig-zag border. A distinc-
tive high-class white goods novelty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-07
Sc Japanese.
Porch Seats,
z for 1Oc

T HIS COUPON
and 10c for Three
Japanese p orc h
seats. Of heavy rush
straw; round shape.
(Fourth Floor.)
= Tl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-21


This convention is the product human belongs TO the
formal codes of all civilized nations; made by themselves
the protection of the and girls of their tribes families
And valuable today ii ancient times
Oriental lands.
Every decent observes it, Ask your brother YOU have
ask your girl ehumS brother.
They will tell that it's vulgar insult
TO good girl 'Bg pardon where have met beoe"
there recognizing be it's the girls privilege
cad with o
has soul than shadow picture o a glass
BY speaking little girl he has picked easy"
BY replying him. his attention ey instead
SO don't appear interested apologize superehous indignant
Don't anyhng In place the The
only humble him by not seeing his clothes and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-21
BY Roi Cooper Meerue
NeseiineA hy
wrsnHAM MARTYR
Copyright. 1914. By na, C~sr~s
M~urus and Hattie. Bsewn q CO.

empty. she paused and locked
about her closely. Presently her
eyes fell on tho precious pouch 30
eAreleasiy left For a moment the
excitement bercft her OF ability to
move. Here. only few yards from
her, was what would earn her sis
ter's safety and her release from
Tayior's power.
But she WA no fool. and collect.
ing her thoughts wondered how II
VAS possible 80 precious a thing
could be left open TO view. Per.
haps II was a trap.
Al calmly as she could shs
walked to the wall and touched he
bell that would summon n servant.
In few seconds I4amhart entered.
Please find Mr.. DENLY" she
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-21
A Novel
A Week.!

EzTas.sa&lLxE

said, -and say that | am here"
Before he could turn TO 70. she
affected 70 discover the ieathern
pouch.
"oh. Lambart.- she exclaimed,
here's Mr.. Dcnby's tobacco: he
must have forgotten H."
Tho man took up the pouch, as
sumlng from her manner that she
desired him to carry IL TO the own
err No. I'll take IT," she said. and
reached for IT, Lambart only saw
what was TO him an inexcusabiy
clumsy gesture which disiodged II
from bis hand anc sent IL TO the
floor. In such manner that II
opened and the tobacco tumbled
out. But the girls gesture was
cleverer than he knew. for In that
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-21
(Contlnued From Our last tssue)
CHAPTER v.
The Hunt becIns

Continues From Our last tssos)
CHAPTER ".
The Hunt Begins
TT WAS after dinner. The men
had finished their cigars and
Joined the women in the big
spacious living room
Monty and Nora were carrying
on uonsensicai banter. in which
they were ably seconded by their
host and hostess.
Ethel Cartwright had RETAINED
from Joining In the conversation
for the reason she had no part Just
uow in their lighter moods
She walked toward the window
and looked over the grass 10 the
deep gloom OF the cedar trees OPP
posIte. And Il seemed TO her that
there we're moving shadows that
might be Taylor and his men ready
to pounce upon a man TO whom a
year ago she had been deeply
drawn.
She moved over to Mrs. Harring-
tons aide ard caught the last word
OF n sprightiy story that lady was
telling.
so you are talking OF Snug.
Cling" she said. Alice. did you
really bring In anything without
paying duty on IT."
NOT a thing" Alice returned
promptly.
I'D like 10 believe you" her hus-
band remarked. but knowing you
as | do"
Il paid seven hundred dollars
duty" his spouse declared.
please tell me-" Michael inquir.
ed anxiously. what mental revolu.
tion converted you from the idea
that smuggling was a legitimate
and noble sport?"
Alice waved jeweled white
hand toward Steven DENLY.
Behold my reformer,"
Ethel Cartwright looked at him
quickly. Mr. Denby?" she asked,
almost suspiciously.
What has Mr.. DENLY to do with
IT." Nora cried. equally surprised
that IL was his influence which
had stayed the wilful Alice.
He frightened me- Alice
averred.
I'm afraid Mrs Harrington Is
exaggeratlng." DENLY explained pa.
tientiy: Il merely pointed out that
things had come TO a pass where II
might be- very awkward to fool
with the customs"
Pint you aaid a whole lot more
than that" Mrs. Harrington re
minded him. You spoke about
that man OF mystery who is known
az r.. J."
Ethel asked rather eagerly, but
this X. J.. Mr.. DENLY. what Is he?'
i've heard OF him." Michael an,
swered. But II you want to know
my opinion. Ethel. II. j Is the
DOGGY man OF the customs. II they
suspect an inspector he receives a
postal signed X. j., and telling him
TO watch out. It's a great scheme
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-21
CHAPTER VI.
DENLY lie Puzzled

DENLY stood looking after her
Bully. bully girl hs muttared.
Anything wrong. steve-~ Monty
inquired. not catching what he said.
Dcuby turned 10 tho speaker
slowly. his thoughts had been more
pleasantly engaged.
Il don't understand why they
haven't done anything" he an
awcred. I'm certain we were fol.
lowed at the dock"
Il don't believe a." Monty cried.
III they had the least idea abou,
the necklace. they'd have pinehed
you at tho pier. or rot YOU on the
road when Il was only you and the
chauffeur against their men"
Sun Denny seemed dubious
They let me In too dashed easily.
he complained. and can't help
being suspicious. Carriers may
have tipped the customs after all. -
But you paid Harlow thou.
rand dollars" Monty declared.
"Ife wasn't the only one to know
I had bought the pearls. though. -
lfNtAWN bWNFNNFb A8k0AkIAAuA&NH
with apprehension Monty
watched him advance swiftly TO.
ward tho switch on tho center vail
by the window. Get over by that
window" he commanded. and
Monty hurriedly obeycd him. Then
no turned off the lirhta.
What's up7' Monty asked e1'
cltedly.
ia there anyone there on the
lawn"
Monty peered anxiously through
the glass. No" he whispered, and
then added Yes. there's a man
over there by the big oak. BY Jove,
there Isl"
Come away. Monty" DENLY
called softly. and when his friend
was away from observation. he
switched on the light again.
Now" he asked. do you believe
that we we're followed? ?"
THE chills are running down my
spine" Monty confessed. Gee
steve. hope It won't come to a
gun fight"
Il can't help thinking they've got
someone In here on the inside
working under cover to get the
necklace. We've got TO find out
who It u.s." DENLY said decidedly
and then. Monty. wen have some
sport"
Then well have some shooting, "
Monty returned in disgust Where
is that COMPOUNDED necklace any.
way2 Is Michael carrying IL around
without knowing IT."
"sull in my pouch" DENLY re-
turned.
As he said this. Miss Cartwright
very gently opened door toward
which his back was turned. Ter.
rified at the thought OF Taylor's
possible intrusion. she had been
spurred to some sort OF action, and
had sauntered back to the big hall
with the hope of overhearing some.
thing that would aid her.
AS she was debating what next
to do she heard Monty's voice, M
II seemed to her fraught with ex.
element.
win you have cigarette,
Dick" she heard him call In.
stantly Steven DENLY wheeled
about and faced the door through
which she appeared 10 sumter
languidly.
Still talking business" she said
attempting to appear wholly AT
ease. I've left my fan some.
where"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-21

Girls are always doing that.
aren't theyf" DENLY said. pleasant.
iY. There was no indication from
hts tone that he suspected she had
been listening.
Sure. Steve. sure MONTY ~
turned. unable 20 cloak his uneasi-
mesa
"Steve7- the girl queried. "As
came In. ! thought heard you call
him Dick
That was our rrivat. signal"
DENLY returned promptly. relieving
Monty OF an answer.
That sounds rather mysterious.
she commented.
But it'a only commonplace Den
by assured her. MY fayoriie par
Tor trick IN making hreaks-it al
ways has been since Monty first
knew me--and invented a signal to
warn mo when I'm on thin ice or
dangerous ground. VIII you have
cigarette. DiokT Is the one be
most often usea"
"fiut Why 'Dick'7- she asked.
That's tho signal" DENLY ex-
planned IF he said Steve
shouldn't notice Il. 80 ho always
SAYS Dick"
We'll" shc laughed. "and why
don't You roll a cigarette Dick o.
Each man threw her swift
glance as DENLY slowly took out
his tobacco pouch.
Very eagerly she watched him.
Her action seemed TO set Monty
on edge. Suppose DENLY by any
chance dropped the pouch and the
Jewels fell out But DENLY com.
plcted the cigarette I'm safety and
Ethel turned toward the hall.
Perhaps left my fan in my
room. don't sec Il anywhere In
here" she said. "a she disappear.
ed.
Monty rripped his friends arm
tightly. Who is that girlY"
why. Ethel Cartwright" Den
by frowned. what on earth are
you driving at7''
"She was behind that door listen.
ing 10 us. or trying to"
so you thought that. too7"
DENLY cried quickly.
Then you do suspect her OF be
ing the one they've got 20 work
on the inside?" Monty retorted tri.
umphantly.
1T can't be possible" DENLY OK.
claimed. fighting to retain his faith
In her, You're dead wrong. old
man. | won't believe II for n mo-
ment."
"Oid man." Monty said. solemn
ly. you are I'm love with her"
DENLY looked toward the stair.
way by which he had seen her 20.
81 know | am" he groaned.
"Oughtn't We TO find out whether
she's the one who's after you or
not?" Monty suggested with sound
good sense.
Very we'll" his friend said: "un-
derstand I'm only doing this to
prove how absolutely wrong you
are"
Sure" he said. "Sure. know.
and I'll be as glad az you 10 find
after all. It's Lambart or one OF
the other servants. What shall we
do?"
Denny pointed TO tho door from
which Mas Cartwright had come.
Go in there" he commanded. and
keep the rest OF the people from
coming back here "
Obediently Monty made for the
door.
CHAPTER VII.
When Monty had gone, DENLY
took out the pouch and placed II
conspicuously on ono of the small
tables, on which was an electric
shaded lamp. After looking about
him for n hiding place from which
no could command view of Il and
yet remain undiscovered. he decid
ed upon a door at the left OF tho
! hall.
He had waited there only "A few
seconds when Ethel Cartwrigbt's
steps were heard descending.
"Oh. Mr. DENLY" she called. "you
were right. the fan was in my
room after all" Then, as ahe be.
came conscious that the room was
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-21

which / recommend to the heads
Of biz business corporations.
don't believe IN r. j."
Ethel looked up at Deney. "Bu,
you really believe In him. don't
youT"
Il only know he told her. that
II. J. does exist. for all Mr.. liar.
ringtona unbelicf He's supposed
10 be one OF these impossible Sc
eret service agents. travelling In.
eoEnlto all over the globe. Wher.
there Is Intrigue among nations.
diplomatic tangles. n the Japs steal
fortificatlou plan. or German
crosscountry acroplane Is sent to
drop bomb on the Singer build.
Ing. r. J In supposed TO be there
to catch H."
Think OF n man deliberately
choosing a job like that" Monty
commented.
so" DENLY continued. when n
friend OF mine In Paris told me that
X. j. had been requested b. the
government To investigate customs
frauds. knew there would be
more danger Ia tho smuggling game
than ever. warned Mrs HarrinE
ton because | did not want 10 ace
her Inundated by exposure"
Miss Cartwright had been
watching DENLY closely. Her man.
ner was almost coquettish as she
asked him.
Tell me truly. MIR DENLY. didn't
you smuggie something. just one
tiny little scarf.pin. for example r
Nothing" he returned.
That's always the way" Nora
complained Every time meet
man who seems exciting he
turns out to be Just nice man
/ hate nice men" She crossed
over to the agitated Monty
'Mr. DENLY Ia great disap.
pointment TO me. too" Ethel Cart
wright confessed. Couldn't you
invent n new way 10 smuggle7~
1T wasn't for lnck OF inventive
powers" he assured her. IT was
Just respect for the law"
Il didn't know No had any left
in America" Michael observed.
MFR. DENLY must be rewarded
with cigarette" Ethel declared.
bringing the silver box from the
mantel and offering him one. "A
cigarette. Mr. Denby2"
Thanks, no." he answered, II
prefer to roll my own IL you don't
mind"
II seemed that the operation OF
rolling a cigarette was amazingly
interesting TO the girl Her eager
eyes fastened themselves intently
on worn pigskln pouch he car.
ried.
Let's have some bridge" Mrs.
Harrington suggested. Ethel. what
do you say"
i've given 1t up" she answered.
why. you used TO love IT," Nora
asserted, surprised
I've come 10 think all playing
for money ia horrible" Ethel re.
turned. thinking to what trouble
Amy's gambling had brought her.
Then there's nothing else to do
but dance" Alice decrced. Come,
Nora"
Ethel hesitated Mt the doorway.
Aren't you dancing or playing
pool. Mr.. Denby?"
In Just moment" he said.
First | have word to say TO
Monty"
Il understand" she returned.
Mans god-businessl Men use
that excuse over the very littlest
things sometimes"
But this is a big thing" he as.
serted, "a two hundred thousand
dollar proposition"
Whatever hope she might have
cherished that Taylor was wrong,
and this man she liked 30 much
was innocent, faded when she
/ heard the figure two hundred
thoupand dollars That was the
amount OF the necklaces value.
exactly.
She told herself that the law
was Just, and those who disobeved
were guilty and should be pun.
ished. But uppermost in her
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-21
~===== EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE SEATTLE STAR -:

brief moment she had satisfIsd hes.
self II was empty.
"Oh. Lambart." she said reproy.
| ingly, how careless OF youf
think Mr. DENLY went into the IL
brary."
Hearing her. DENLY knew he
must not be discovered and retreat
ed thru the empty library into a
small smoking room. The man re-
turned TO Miss Cartwright, his or.
rand unaceomplished. Mr.. DENNY
Is not there" he said.
Then ! will give him the pouch
when see him" she said. and.
LSmbart. you need not tell him
am here"
Az soon as he was gone. she ran
20 tho window. her face no lonrsr
strained. but almost joyous. and
when she was assured that none
watched her. lowered the curtain a.
signal.
Taylor must have been close a,
hand, so promptly did he respond
10 her summons
" 'Ats AaF' gOh Eut Dim ne
cried sharply, as he entered
Where is he-where's the neck.
lace7"
You were wrong" she said tr.
umphantly. there is no necklaces.
knew ! was right"
You're crazy" he retorted
brutalIy.
You said II was in the tobacco
pouch" she reminded him. "and i've
searched and II isn't there at all.
Look, here's the very pouch. and
there's no necklace in IT,"
How did you get hold OF it7" he
snapped. IL was a moment OF BIT.
ter failure for the deputy-surveyo
He left Il lying on the table"
she assured him eagerly.
oh. he left II on the table. did
her Taylor scoffed. We'll. Of
course there's no necklace in II
then. Don't you see you've let hinr,
suspect you. and he's Just trying to/
bluff You"
1T isn't that" she asserted. "Hs)
hasn't got II. tell YOU"
Il know he has," the implacabls
Taylor retorted. "and you've got to
find out this very night where II is.
You'll probably have TO search his
room"
She shrank back at the very
thought OF Il. Il couldn't" she
cried. "Oh. couldn't"
He looked at her threateningiy.
"Oh, you won't. Ell? Well. you viii.
I've had your sister followed-see
here, look at this" He showed
her a fake warrant Duncan had pre-
pared at his bidding. This is
warrant for her arrest. and unless
you land that necklace tonight.
she'll be in the Tombs in the morn.
ing"
But what can | do" she said
pi,eously. what can do?"
'Tll tell YOU" he said less harsh
~. you're a good-looking girl; well.
make use OF your good looks-get
around him. jolly him. get him stuck
on you. Make him take you into bis
confidence He'll fall for H."
Very we'll" she said. brighten
ing. II seemed to her that no BET
ter way could be devised than ~
convince Taylor he was wrong. ~
Will get his confidence. I'll prove
IL TO you"
But You don't have TO give him
your confidence, remember. lay.
lor warned her. And don't forget
that I've got little document here
with your sisters name on II
There's somebody coming he
whispered. and silently let himself
out into the garden.
CONTINUED In Our Next issuo)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-21
HIS APPRENTICESHIP

Ralph Marble. who has been en-.
gaged at Cooks market for some
time past, has resigned his position
and has engaged with the Sidney
house barber shop as an assistant.
This il the shop In which Mr.. Mar.
BE learned his trade and after
which he conducted shop for him
self for . time.-Sidney, n. Y. Rec.
ord
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-21

mind was IN, thought that this
night would sec tho end OF her
friendship with the man she had
sworn TO deliver TO tho ruthless
Taylor. II was. ss Taylor told her.
question Of deciding between
two people She could help. indi-
recuy. to convict a clever snug.
Eicr. or she could send her weak.
dependent eighteen yearold sister
to jail
She turned away with . sigh.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-21
Politics as PraCtiCed Here

IT He other County Clerk VIII T. Skes Tired Percy Thon1as
deputy.
attended the public which
salary few weeks he decided to become candidate tor county
clerk
Sickels backed fravey speaking He demand
ed that Thomas promise him chief deputy he
elected father had of the probate department Thomas
refused make promises The law prohibits making OF promises
by candidates n support
Consequently Thomas lost his job
reported be behind another deputy
-
We've heard there thing heritage in American public
evidently the Scke family Seattle wants TO be the exception
to and he
succeeded in office Younger held the office
years Now, when he about TO retire. he
trying o dictate his
is commentary politics that Sckel has slight
o with il.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-21
A Few Words ON the Summer Washer

It's his scenery"
little girl, it's his stage
clothes and manners
which make the sum-
mer maSher dangerous.
You call him
"swell' and polite"
Perhaps you are too
young TO recognize a
fake.
Then follow that
precious book of eti-
quet which all girls
love. There's a lot of
sanity in some rules
OF good form. There's
safety first in the
one which states that
ii is always a girls
privilege to speak to A
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-21

During the month of June teeth
cleaning Will be 800 and treatment
Tor Pyorrhea Will be from 81 to SIC
EDWIN ,. BROWN, ID. ID. i.
OFFICES established rs years An
work guaranteed Is years Open
evenings until and Sundays until
: for people who work. Phone Main
$3.50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-21
Case of Texas Arbitration

THE suggestion emanang Washington that the United States and
Mexico submit their differences to an international commission
adopted did the dispute about the Cam
at Paso land upon which big portion of Ell Po
lies oded side BY change the of the Rio
Orande
After of dispute commission consisting Of one American one
Canadian agreed TO arbate the question
land belonged by right Mexico
bu United had and would probably keep it,
WELL BE independent of men, "cLEvELANDERs MARCH for
o
bids There's
spring r