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during the meal and that the preext for the conduct Of
Rasputn toward of the ladies the table Other
people relate that they waited until the Prophet the point
of departing and that he putting his the
who had drawn the lot designating him for the deed shot him
with his revolver of the stairs The body then
wrapped blanket and into the automobile of high
which the of the house where the
event took place. and driven to the Neva where dropped
under the ice that after this had been accomplished
the conspraors
of what had taken place well of his share in the deed
In the meanwhile the authorities had become At
o'clock the night had been heard by policeman
at the of the street in which situated the house Of
Prince Youssoupo He also noticed several coming Of
the house by the entrance by the garden which had
leading After this automobile
driving out of that garden altogether strange cir
cumstance This automobile another policeman about
hour later in the islands which Perogad driving
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Copyright 1917 Public Ledger All rshs
plot to kill the Prophet that about dozen of them
belonging to the best and to the highest social circles
cerned in it, and that at last lots the
was to execute the victim Among those members
the Conservative faction of the Duma officers
regiments and ladies Of the smast of Petrograd That
something known concerning this plot circles
be from the fact Minister Of the Interior
Protopp who had always been the ardent disciples
Of Rapun and who had been working with him for the
Of which both considered be useful their
tees hearing that he going have supper the house
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your pen can do more injury, can cause
the death of more Spanish troops than
could regiment Of Americans with dyna
mite. Your English friend makes no
secret OF his business, so we shall escort
him to Nuevitas and see him safely out
of the country. once for ALL"
Danger
And yet you permit me to remain?"
Johnnie was surprised
For the present. yes. That is my Of
ficial message to you. Privately, how
ever'-the speaker eyed O'Reilly with a
disconcerting expresson-"I would like
to warn you. You are bright fellow,
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CHAPTER VIIIf(C0ntinued)

uHY feelings had undergone such change is impossible
say make pretty the motives
hh him. One of the principal motives undoubtedly
the existed certain circle of persons that
e with Germany the English and French officials working
With officials perfecng the defense of the fatheran
and presence already had prevented many malveaon
would depart This would leave free field for the
npacy all the civil and military funconaes of the War Office
and Departments who could make harvest Of
es result of the unavoidable which the qida
ton Of the would necessarily entail
however who seeing the dangers in
the path which this neariou individual leading Russia,
decided that nothing else could bring about his removal had
effected by violent do seek to them far
their Murder remains murder, but if
had this the Staying of Raspun which
implied the destruction Of the of unscrupuus people Of
the tool There something of sefsacrce the
conspiracy which he fell victim, something of intense love
aherland in the spirit that armed the hand of the
whose pistol sent him into eternity One condemn the deed
and its motive Though not trying to do yet
shall be the out for against the
excited young people who ked everything in the world deliver
their country from evil
Of the details Of the murder know very little the
aves who have abroad since committed could only
ek vaguely about the circumstances that attended it, 1t
certain however, that there deeply laid and well organized
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tcopyrisht. 1917. Harper 4 Bros.)
CHAPTER XI (COntinued)

bTHIs was the Colonels m ment. II will
tell you!" he said. with a sneer at
0Rsilly. II am something Of a genius
~ mechanical inventions. and therefore
q am not for a moment deceived by this
Allows common lies. This"-he paused
GamaAically and held his brother officers
with burning glance-"this instrument,
I my opinion, was devised for the pur.
pose Of injecting illuminate of mercury
INTO dynamite"
There was a breathiess hush. The
spaniards stared at the little syringe with
amazement.
A'd how does it operator" queried one.
II Is one Of those ingenious Yankee
"ntrivances. I have never seen one
au'ts like 1t. but my intelligence makes
W principle plain. Evidently one inserts
me tube into the dynamite. so. and
presses the bulb"
American "Frightfulness"
there came a loud cry from General
Hn'una' who had bent closer; he clapped
as nands to his face and staggered from
A's chair. for In suit.ng his action to his
aaS the Colonel had squeezed the bulb.
""h the result th.-t a spray of salt
.s1sr had squirted fairly into his supe.
.~r onicer's interested and attentive
countsnance.
My eyes! Dios milo! I am blinded for
~ shouted the unhappy General. and
suoordinates looked on. frozen with
eonsternation.
me author Of this calamity blanched;
y was stricken dumb with horror.
'ome one cried: "A doctor. quickly.
''sus cristo! Such carelessness"
rms is terriblev another stammered.
- VIII explode next"
1here was a concerted scramble away
nom the table.
she Branch laushed-it was the first
A' tnat o'Reilly had ever heard him
80 audible evidence Of amusement.
aus reedy frame was shaken as by a
ui spasm; his colorless face was dis.
eo, and from his lips issued queer.
-. barks and chortles. "Tell 'em
nothing but brine" he said chok.
n this welcome intelligence had
}Hrlated. end whom the General
y ~ - typa there wss .
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General Antuua sighed. Then l see
embarrassments ahead for both Of u.s."
More arrests"
Not necessarily. Understand me,
speak az one gentleman to another, but
you must have noticed that Americans
are unpopular with our troops. Eh?
They are impulsive these troopers; acct
dents cannot be prevented. Suppose
something should happen to you? There
is the trouble. You came to Cuba to
TO remain indoors or course not. Wen.
Among our soldiers are many new re.
cruits patriotic. enthusiastic young fell
lows. but--ca reiess They are wretchedly
unprohcient msrksmen, and they haven't
learned the dangers of promiscuous rife
fire. They are forever shooting at things
merely to score II hit. Would you believe
ii? Oh. have to discipline them fire.
qucntly. TO think Of you going abroad
through the streets therefore. worries me
intensely"
"Your solioitude is touching" O'ReiNy
bowed mochngly.
Suppose you should be found dead
some day. Imagine my feelings" The
speakers tone and expression were elo-
quent of concern. How could | fix the
responsibility"
by having me followed, as usual l
dare say" O'Reilly said bitterly.
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Johnnie could not summon an answer.
ing smile, for his heart was like lead He
realized now the utter futility of resist.
ance; he knew that to remain In Puerto
Principe after this thnly veiled warning
would be TO court destruction-and de-
suuction of a shocking character against
which il would be impossible to guard.
Even an espionage stricter .sian that to
W ich he had been subjected would Ut.
te.ly defeat his plans. After a moment
OF thought he said gravely:
81 appreciate the delicacy OF your con.
sideration, sir, and-I shall CO."
General Antuna leaped to his feet. his
grim face alight; striding to O'Reiily, he
pressed his hands--he seemed upon the
point OF embracing him. II thank your
he cried, You render me a supreme
service. See. breathe easy. Permit me
TO offer you refreshment--one of our
famous Spanish wines. No? Then the
best cigar In all Cuba"'
Wasted Weeks
You embarrass me-" ORe!lly told him,
endeavoring to carry off his defeat with
some show of grace. In his bitterness
he could not refrain from adding. III my
accursed atfiiction returns, perhaps we
shall meet again before long, either here
or elsewhere"
"Oh, have little hope for such pleas
ure," the General quickly replied. But
II We do meet, remember we spaniards
have a cure for rheumatism. 1t Is un.
pleasant, but efficacious. A9ittle nickel
plated pill, that is ALL" General Antuna's
teeth shone for an instant
ORelly did think Of General Antuna,
not only when he was escorted to the
railway station at daylight. but when he
and Branch took their seats and their
guards filed In behind them. He assured
himself moodily that he would not cease
TO think of that sardonic old Joker for .
long time to come. He cursed savageiy;
the memory of these wasted weeks, the
narrow margin of his failure. filled him
with sick feeling OF dismay and Inn
potence. His mind quailed at the conso-
quence Of this new delay. Where We
Rosa now? How and when would ho
return? With difficulty he resasted the
impulse TO fling himself from the movlnn
train; but he composed himself ~ ~
thought that cubS was not fenced ~
with bayonets. He wouN ceme =
. <roAswr.-rrus, sl<>1r16r :
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will appear in daily installments be-
ginning Saturday.
This interesting life story of one Of
Pennsylvania's leading jurists and pub
lie men is replete with revelations Of
political activities and with delightful
characterizations of noted personalities,
all enlivened by the writer's quaint
humor.
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Doomed

"Oh, YOU will Of course, be shadowed
day and night; in fact, TO be quite sure
OF your--er-safety | shall ask YOU to
permit one of my men to accompany you
everywhere and even to share your room.
But these detectives are careless fellows
at best; l don't trust them. or course,
such precautions would eXonerate me
from all blame and relieve my Govern.
ment from any responsibility for injury
to you; but, nevertheless, 1t would tend
to complicate relations already strained,
You see I am quite honest with you"
The General allowed time for his words
10 sink in; then he sighed once more. II
wish you could find another climate
equally beneficial to your rheumatism.
1t would lift a great load from my mind.
I could offer you the hospitality OF an
escort to Nuevitas. and your friend Mr..
Branch is such good company he would
SO shorten your trip to New York" The
speaker paused hopefully; that same
safdonic flicker was on his lips.
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CONTINUED TOMORROW
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

Get your canned goods from L. Nj.
Short. He can save you money on
every pur base.
Save the tickets and get 25c in
cash for each ticket taken from ODE
lisk Flour. L. NJ. Short.
Mrs. A. M. Estes, Mrs. Alb Estes,
Miss Annie Lynn Estes and Patrick
Parker were guests Wednesday of
Mrs. G. w. Powell at her beautiful
home near Eurekaton.
Rub a sore throat with BILLIARDS
SNOW EMINENT. One or two ap-
plications will cure it completely.
Price 25c, SOC and $1.00 per bottle.
Sold by all dealers. nov
John T. Gray, ST., is able to be out
again after being confined to his home
by sickness for several days His
many friends are gratiied to Ii IN Of
speedy recovery.
Finest Ranges ever shown i me
city. Walter Forest Hardware Co. IL
Mrs. S. S. Thomas will take sub.
scriptions for magazines and newspa,
pers, and will also look after renew.
ais. As
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

We are approached every day by
our friends and patrons who ask us
when our building will be finished.
Until now we could not tell. Our con-
tractor has been doing his best, but
owing to the scarcity Of special mate
rails he has been handicapped. The
work this week is progressing very
rapidly, and we now believe that our
store will be completed in about two
weeks. We are very grateful to our
loyal friends and patrons who have
patronized us during our remodeling.
The store when completed will be
modern in every respect. 1t will be a
store for every one, an organization
that will be known for courteous sales
force, prompt service, whose prices
will be the lowest always, quality
cons Tered.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

Miss Matte Lula Powell visited Mr..
and Mrs. B. A. Powell during the fair.
Watch my window and a V money
by buying your canned goods at my
store. L. M. Short.
Mrs. B. A. Powell attended the
Stewart-P ulliam marriage at White
vile last week, playing the wedding
march on that occasion.
Obelisk Flour, the best for making
light bread and biscuit sold today,
Requires $500 less lard perbarrel than
any other -four on them arket. Fol
sale by L. NJ. Short.
At the Methodist Churcvh-Next
Sunday morning the pastir of the
Methodist church wishes to see every
member Of the church and Sunday
school as the services. Besides the
fact that it is the last Sunday in the
conference year, he also wishes the op-
p~ortunity to bring the church a mes.
sage right from the heart of Camp
Gordon at Atlanta, where so many Of
our brave soldier boys are. He !:
with the boys this week.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

One hundred negroes drafted from
Haywood county left last Monday for
Camp Meade, Maryland, where they
will be trained for army service. They
were a husky looking bunch and ought
to make good soldiers. Nearly all of
them were ready and anxious to go
and showed a patriotism that is most
commendable. Fifteen hundred or
two thousand Of their color were in
Brownsville to see them off. The To-
cal board was kept quite busy for more
than a week getting them ready for
the journey. Only four of all the num-
Der drafted failed to show up. Every
effort will be made to get them.
Letters have been received here
from Dan Bonner, one Of our splendid
young men, who is now in the officers
training camp, Camp Stanley, located
at Leon Springs, Tex, in which he
states that he is getting along all
right and hopes to make it through.
Large numbers have been dismissed
from this camp where the work is hard
and the rules rigid, but those who
know Dan Bonner, know that he has
the ability, grit and perseverance
which wins. His training at Camp
Stanley will be over in about three
weeks, when his many friends will not
be surprised to hear Of his being COM
missioned lieutenant.
Be sure to see Jas. Bond & Co. be-
fore buying your winter coal. They
can save you from 25e to 50c per ton.
Their coal is the best to be had and
will please you, If
A --
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

Sign the Food Pledge and Help Win
the War.
Eat less meat.
Eat less wheat.
Eat less sugar.
Use more fruit and vegetables.
Your country needs your help.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

SURGEONS agree that in cases of
Cuts, Burns, Bruises and Wounds, the
FIRST TREATMENT is most impor-
tant. When an EFFICIENT antisep-
tic is applied promptly, there is no
danger Of infection and the wound be-
gins to heal at once. For use on man
or beast BOROZONE is the IDEAL
|ANTISEPTIC and HEALING AGENT
Buy it now and be ready for an emer-
geney. Sold by all dealers. nov
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02
HAVE IT HANDY For GROUP

Grandmothers and mothers who
have raised families Of children have
learned from experience that it pays
to keep a bottle Of Foley's Honey and
Tar in the house ready for an emer-
gency. It gives prompt relief from
dreaded Group attacks, checks coughs
and colds, and relieves whooping coupg
icine no opiates. j. D. Cur
tbs Drug Co. nov
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

BEAUTIFUL CLOTH COATS.
Authentic Models for Fall
and Winter.
In excellent designs to please the
most exacting. Smart models in tai
lored effects as we'll as others which
are becomingly trimmed in Silk Plush
and fur. Prices range
from $3.50, $500, $40, So 10 $50
Misses and Children's Goa ia a
great collection. Prices rang from
$500 and up.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02
LOVELY SILK DRESSES

Entirely new models exquisitely
fashioned of rich Satins,- Meteor
Crepe de Chine, Charmeuse and Geor-
gette. Many choice creations that
have never been shown before
at -S17.50 $500, $4,000 to $4,000
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02
SMARTEsT SERGE DRESSES.

New models that are delightfully."-
original (including Betty v 3les),
new tnics and side draped effects,
new hustle and straight line eli fleets,
cleyerly designed collars, new peek
cts, new belts,
At SIS, $3.50, $40, SIS to S35.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02
SUIT SALE.......
OF the Newest STYLES.

Modes of Superb Character and
Smartness, expressing the latest con-
ceptions of the finest fashion artists
at -------$20, $25, $50, $40, $50
A marvellous assemblage of exclu-
sive models, fashioned of Broadcloth
Gaberdine, Mems Wear Serge and
Burella Cloth, in all fashionable col
ors and black.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

Up-tO-the-Minut

We endeavor to change our styles
as quickly as a woman can change her
mind. The very latest in Millinery
close fitting, medium size or roll brims
whatever is becoming. Now on dis
aDlavN S@9 n Sr
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02
JACK TAR MIDDIFS..

Just received one full shipment
Middies at S1.00, $1.50 to $3.50
Jack Tar Toys at $500 to $3.50
Serge Dresses at $3.50, $40, $3.50
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

BLOUSES AT S4.0O......
We have received a new lot of Geor
gette and Crepe de Chine models on
sale Saturday.
Other styles at Sc, $3.50 and $40.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02
UNDERWEAR.
For the Whole Family.

We are exclusive Brownsville
agents for famous Munsing Under
wear. If you want the highest quail
ity Of fabric and finish; if you want
the most for your money; if you want
real economy, try MunsingWear for
the whole family. Our stock is COM
plete, all sizes, every weight you want
in Union Suits or Separate Garments.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

WOOL BLANKETS.....
Are scarce, but not with us. All
wool Blankets at $6.5OtO SIS a pair.
Just received lot Of All Wool Sweat
ers at --$7.5O, $3.50 and $1,000
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-07
Notice of the Filing of Petition to
 Quiet and Confirm Title.

Notice is hereby given that on the 2ith day of May, A. D. 1917. Cora c. Budd filed her petition in the Chan cery court of Polk county, Arkansas, asking that her title be quieted and confirmed in and to the following described real estate, to-wit:
 Lot No. s. Block No. f4. in the Or iginal town of Mena, Arkansas. as per record of plat of said town on file in the office of the Recorder of Polk county. Arkansas.
 Therefore. all persons who claim any interest in and to the above de- scribed real estate. are notified to appear in this court the first day said court is in session after the of this notice for six weeks, and show cause. if any there be, why the title of the petitioner in said real estate should not be quiet ed and confirmed in her.
 Given under my hand and seal this 2fth day of May. 1917.
 Owen Parker. Clerk of the Cha1cery Court. Polk
 County. Arkansas.
 ist publication May 3f, 1917. Last pub July ,, 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-07
DIZZINESS IS ANNOYING.
As Many Mena People Know
 Too We'll.

When the kidneys are weak or disordered, they fall behind in flI- tering the blood of poisons. As these poisons attack the nerves, the result is felt in spells of vertigo, just as drunkenness will make a man dizzy from the poisoning of al- eohol Dizziness, headache, back ache and bladder weakness, are all signs of weak or disordered kidneys and should not be neglected Use Deans Kidney Pills, the home-en- dorsed kidney remedy. Read this Mena residents statement:
 Mrs. w. X. Baker, 706 Jansen Ave, Mena, says: My kidneys were weak and I have always thought that bad drinking water caused the trouble. I had a dull, steady ache over my kidneys and it hurt me to stoop or lift anything. I suffered more during the day on account of being on my feet so much. My limbs used to swell and I often got dizzy. Sometimes, my kidneys acted too freely, then again, they didn't seem to act at all. Doan's Kidney Pills, procured from the Jackson Drug Co, soon helped me and four boxes rid me of the trouble"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney pills-the same that Mrs. Baker had. Foster Mil- burn Co. Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-Ady
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-07
National Forest Timber for Sale.

Sealed bids will be received by the District Forester, Washington, D. c. up to and including June 30. 1917, for all the merchantable dead tim Der standing or down and all the live timber marked or designated for cutting on an area embracing about 1920 acres within sections i. 2. 3, {, ii, Twp. N. R. 3i W, 5th P. M.. Arkansas National Forest, Arkansas. estimated to be 800.000 feet B. M.. more or less, of shortleaf pine tim ber. No bid of less than $200 per M feet for the timber will be con- sidered. Deposit with bid $500. The right to reject any and all bids re- served Before bids are submitted full information concerning the tim Der. conditions of sale, deposits and the submission of bids should be ob- tained from the Forest Supervisor. Hot Springs. Arkansas.
 Adv. fst pub. May 3i. Last pub. June if, 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-07

instantly toward him, pull that cur tain or pull your gun, quick" At that moment Nan, in hat and coat, reap peared in the archway behind De Spain. Pardaloe jerked down the cur tain and started for the door. De Spain had backed up again. Stop, Parda- loe," he called. My men are outside that door. Stand where you are" he ordered. stili enforcing his commands with his right hand covering the hol- ster at his hip. q leave this room first. Nan, are you ready?" he asked without looking at her.
 "Yes.'
 Her uncle's face whitened. Don't leave this house tonight, Man." he said menacingly.
 You've forced me to, Uncle Duke"
 Don't leave this house tonight"
 "I can't protect myself in It."
 Don't leave this house-most of all, with that mani" He pointed at De Spain with frenzy of hatred. With out answering, the two were retreating into the semi-darkness of the dining