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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02

became separated. At that moment II
band OF crooks surrounded E,micc
Morton and robbed hcr Of 4 valuable
necklace. Hearing the commotion,
Strong clhowcd his way 10 the booth
and. learning what haG hnppcncd,
shouted:
"rhcrc's Il thicr in this room. Lock
the doors ana lr, no one leave. Every
one must be searched" The suggcS
ton was acted upon. When it came
the turn Of the crooks to be searched
one of them demanded that Strong un-
dcrgo II similar ordeal.
I'm do il mysclf"' cried Strong. lie
put his hand into his coat pocket and
10 his nmaZcmcnt, drew forth the neck
lace and the four 81 900 bills he had
so strangely received at the studio.
| The situation was II dark one for Will
liam. Several persons began clnmor.
ing for lis arrest, WHEN II prominent
young society woman, who was in Il
booth. pointed to Il man near the club
man and cried. Il saw him put the
necklace in Mr. Strong's pocket"
There was another hubbub, and when
it was over The accused man had disnp-
| pcarcd But his confcdcratcS. com
PEELED TO surrender the rich string OF
gems, began laying plans for getting
| the $1,000 William had displayed. One
| OF them. who had seen William and
: Beverly together and had observed
| that they afterward were separated,
approached him and said:
"a young lady has been searching all
| over for you, Mr. Strong. She just
\ H.. Al,
ed him nnd went to the room. His in
formant followed and closed the door.
! "Shc doesn't seem to be here" Strong
remarked. Il suppose you were mis-
taken" Just then another crook ap.
| pcarcd ana locked the door
Its no mistake" he said 1--WE want
that money In the pocket where you
had tic necklace. Quick"'
This Is IL case Of two against one"
1; thundered Strong "You triclicd me
into coming here And now YOU have
nerve enough to believe you can take
money away from me. l'vo never seen
either OF you men before. but | hereby
order the one who has the key to un.
lock that door. If you don't do 1t III
whip both OF you fellows and then turn,
you over to the police"
"Thrcats don't go, Mr.. Strong" said
the man with tho kcy. "I'm not going
to unlock the door until we've taken
your money. Is that plain enough
Now
But he said no more, for in hasl
william had landed on his jaw with q
straight rlght-arm punch, and tho
crook measured his length on the foOl
. and lay there unconscious. But thu
other drew revolver and ordered
Strong to throw up his hands.
you've got me-" Strong said. "Fou
= thousand dollars Is the stake In thi,
|, game, and 1t looks like you win"
y tE,nd Of Chapter XIIJ
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02
strengthened by satisfactory settle

strengthened by satisfactory settle
ment Of the Irish problem.
Because Of the discussion Of the
problem since the arrival here of For
eign Minister Balfour and his col
leagues, the speech in Parliament to-
day OF Premier Lloyd George. in which
he spoke of the necessity of bringing
about settlement Of the home rule
question attracted unusual attention
in official circles.
1t is generally accepted that the
present time presents a favorable OPP
portunity for settling the question.
only because Of the large number Of
.citi2cns OF Irish birth or descent, but
because Of the strong feeling that no
nation With which the United States is
Joining forces should have unsettled
Ia question involving the right Of self
government
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02
bet it'll give him the cold shivers ana

bet it'll give him the cold shivers and
give us the chance we want"
"'NIelicnn people hecp funny" was
Wees reply. "NIc go and zip like
cat." IL wns 81 weakness OF Zulph that
he could not endure the sight or the
sound OF Il cat ana when he heard
dolcrul meowing he BEGAN scarching
for tho s,lpposcd animal The Shadow
pron,ptlv slid down thc chimney, OPEN
ed The ba.. which Xulph had left near
thc 6rcplncc extracted tbn securities
ana rri ,hrcu"l window. Zulph.
mnbr 10 find Tho cat. returned TO thc
ROOM III u clear. Smiled and opcucd
tbn l,, in ,ln,i ovrr tln t,r.s,r..
When rn .o !. II N.s onro his nrst
h,i,. y., ,h,t CIV, n,n,, b,I
,,;,,.a, ,,;, ,lr,nr,n,nr ho rorpot Ii.,
,..h;,ns. M, ,,,r, l., H., hor,n
A. ,In ,.n,ris,. r,ynor yi,li,m ana
pnror,,. r,,,,,', ,,n,mrniro. ,nrt or y
ml,. -, annin4,. ,.,o,,in ,.onu
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02

Beverly began CRYING hyStcrical!y,
Strong carried her into tho house. He
tried TO quiet her fears, but ;hcy seem.
cd only 10 iucrcaSo.
There, there. darling" llc said. III
was noihu% some poor iunatic prob.
ably miSt0ok me for his mortal enc
my. He has gone. We will never see
him again. Beauty does not thrive on
tears and fear. You must be brave
and cheerful. Can't ! see YOU smile!
thought so NOW, YOU mentioned the
great CLARITY bazaar TO me, Let us
20 there just rs we are Let US minGic
with the crowds and be joyful all in
the name OF charity, the sweetest word
in the language nest 10 faith and
hope
"My dear William cried the girl,
hcamin% on Strong. Glow brave Nou
arc how thoughtful. My mind had
been set on the Charity Baznar. By
all means let us go" And so they set
out. this time in the Clarke nutomo-
bile.
While they were on their way tc tn"
Bazaar strange things were happen.
ing In the tra-room. where Dr. Iulph
met Sara Loring. the adventures,
after he had stolen the securities in
Strong's home Detective Sears, pre-.
scmting n good type OF the middlc-agcd
tca-room habituc, except for Il pair of
broad -tocd shoes -slcuths shun narrow
footwear as they do kid gloves was
talking to Cochran, while IuIph and
Sara discussed the treasure.
"My guess" said Sears, is that he
has the treasure in that physicians
| bag. Tell YOU what you do, Cochran
! Go behind the stairway and switch of
| the lights for n few seconds. I'll wa
| ger Zulph will grab the bag and run
| IL he does we'll be after him. Tht
| Shadow Is outside. We can't LOST
! Zulph." Cochran did as the detective
suggested And Xulph did just wha
Sears anticipated He grabbed the ba:
! and fed.
But The Shadow and Wee See
I Strong's Chinese servant. picked III
| his trail, ami with Sears trailing then
/ thcy trailed the arch conspirator
Iulph was man OF whims. One o
his whims, when trouble heset him
was to 80 to q deserted house whicl
lie owned, sit there entirely alone ar
ponder the situation confronting hin
SO straight to the deserted house h
went Now, The Shadow, reared 4
the slums, was thoroughly familia
with all types Of criminals. When h
saw Zulph enter the deserted house h
said to Wee See:
"Say, this guy Is cute, but there
space to rent In his upper stor!
That's why he likes empty houses
He's the kind OF guy who gets up Q
. midnight to throw thousand.dollO
vase at cat. You're pretty good q
imitatin' things. You get In n rOol
next 10 where he Is. I'll slide dow
the chimney. You yell like cat. +
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02
IRISH HOME RULE PROBLEM.
Discussed by British Commission
With American Officials.

Washington. lNpril I27.-The Irish
home rule question, 1t became known
today, has been discussed AT the con-
fcrcncos between member: Of the
British commission visiting this coun-
try and American government officials.
The subject is most delicate one
and the United states has no intention
OF seeking TO suggest even informally
an opinion on the conduct OF Great
Britain's internal affairs. However, the
subject has arisen and American oIli-
cials have frankly told members OF
the British mission that strong Gle
mont in the United States nndoubtcdiy
believes that real friendship between
the two nations would be greatly
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02
The Great Secret

NoveIzed From tho Hesro Wondorplay
Scria! of tho Same Name, in Which
Francis x. Bushman and Beverly
Bayne Arc Co. Stars, and Which Was
Adapted and Directed by VIM. Chris
ty Cabannc.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02
CHAPTER XII.
CAUGHT In the Web.

X bullet whSticd past Strong. He
wheeled about imvo!untarily shielding
beverly as llc did 50. and was in tine
TO see Il slender figure skuliiing away
in the shadows of the Clarke mansion.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-02
BY j. M. LouGHpoRouGl.

Author or the Novciiaat!on OF clyde
Fitch play Her Sister" Ills Back.
door Romance" and other short stories
The Holbrook news., 1917-10-12
Williams Opportunity

The people of Williams are now confronted with the oppor- tunity to place their Town in the fore ranks of progress, thru the voting of bonds for the ac- quiring of municipally owned water and light systems. At the present time this issue over shadows all others confronting the Town. Shall we have first class water and electrical serv- ice, or shall we make out with a makeshift of electrical service. and with water of poor quality, thereby greatly retarding the Towns development? If you are a progressive citizen you will vote for the bonds. Williams News.
The Holbrook news., 1917-10-12
Knitting Club

The Knitting Club met as usual Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. D. J. Thomas. Knitted gar ments turned in are as follows: Sweaters, Mrs. Fred Wetzler and Mrs. Gaines; wristlets, Mrs. Buck and Mrs. Close, Mrs. Buck donating the wool; muffiers, Mrs. D. J. Thomas and Mrs. Chamber lin, the latter donating the wool.
 Mrs. Adolf Schuster of Los Angeles was a guest of honor. Mrs. Schuster has been very ac tive in Red Cross work in Les Angeles during the past sum- mer, and is now knitting steadily for the boys in camp. having chosen to be benefactress to the Arizona boys of company c. 340th regiment of field artillery. in which her son, R. P. Schus- ter is sergeant. During her visit in Holbrook, Mrs. Schuster has completed a sweater, and very kindly turned it over to the Knit ting club, but designated that it should go to some member of company C.
 This club has been knitting for the Red Cross relief work, but as soon as the yarn on hands is worked up, the members wish to send all garments to the Arizona hoVS
The Holbrook news., 1917-10-12
Citizens Contributed Literally

Last Friday morning a short time before the third contingent of Navajo county recruits left Holbrook for Camp Funston, the local exemption board received a message from Governor Camp bell asking that each recruit be furnished a pair of blankets. Sheriff Newman of the board and his brother, B. B. Newman, at once started out to secure the blankets, and in a short time had forty pairs, the required number. Every business firm and individual approached con- tributed cash or blankets. thus demonstrating their liberality and their eagerness to o,contribute to their country's need.
The Holbrook news., 1917-10-12
Prominent Labor Leader Killed

John Mcbride, one of the best known labor leaders in the coun- try. was killed last Tuesday morning by a runaway horse in Globe. He was walking down Broad street when struck by the horse and hurled through plate glass window, receiving cuts that caused his death shortly after noon of that day.
 Mr. Mcbride was appointed by President Wilson to investi- gate the labor troubles in Ari- zona, and when the accident that caused his death befell him he was in Globe with Secretary of Labor Wilson for the purpose of examining into the labor situa- ton there.
 The deceased is the brother of Mrs. J. J. Cassidy of Holbrook, who went to Globe Wednesday evening: Besides a widow, others of the family who sur vine are. Mrs. T. R. Herring ton of Grants, N. M. a daughter. Edward Mcbride of Denver and Joseph Mcbride of Phoenix, sons.
The Holbrook news., 1917-10-12
WEEKLY CREST OF EVENTS That HdUe Been Noted by The NelOs' Staff for the Edifcdtion or Its Readers. Really Worth Perusdl.
New Subdivision Planned

MT. H. H. Scorse is planning to subdivide and place on the market a tract of land joining the town limits of Holbrook on the east. The acreage will be divided into lots 50x150 feet and in o small tracts containing from one to five acres. Wide streets will be built through the subdivision.
 MT. Scorse owns over 400 acres of land east of town, but will only subdiYide a part of it at this time. To the editor of the News he stated that his decision had been reached because of the active demand for building sites. He believes that many people will purchase small tracts of land here and will engage in truck gardening.
 The new addition is admirably located; the soil IS good and is we'll drained, and water can be secured at Q shallow depth. Mir. Scorse's action in opening this tract for sale is commend able. It will enable people who desire to build homes to buy building sites at reasonable pri- ces.
The Holbrook news., 1917-10-12
Gets Of Lightly

Alexander Lange, arrested a month ago at Oatman on a presl- dentiaI warrant charging him with having made reasonable utterances against the United States, has been interned at Fort Grant, in southeastern Arizona, for the duration of the war. ac- cording to word received. here this week. Lange is said to have made threats against President Wilson and been outspoken in anti-Americen sentiment.
 On the way to the federal in- ternment camp, Lange is said to have declared that he had never worked for more than ten days at any one place. It Is very probable, however, that he is in for a longer stay at Uncle Sam S boarding house where he will be required to perform some kind of labor. .-Kingman Miner.
The Holbrook news., 1917-10-12
Change in Hotel Management

Early this week Mrs. Margaret Smith closed a deal for the lease of Hotel Wetzler and took poss- ession at once. This is a large stone apartment hotel recently built and furnished by Julius Wetzler, the well known capital ist. The hotel has modern con- veniences; it is steam heated, has hot and cold water in every room and private baths.
 Mrs. Smith is well and favor ably known to the people of Hol- brook and to many who have been visiting the town during the past few years. For num- Der of years she managed the cottage hotel here and gained an enviable reputation as a hos tess. That Hotel Wetzler will enjoy a good business under her management IS certain.
The Holbrook news., 1917-10-12
Red Cross Elects Officers

At a meeting of the Holbrook
 branch of the Red Cross society, held last Saturday evening at the home of the secretary, Dr. Inez s. Smith, the following named executive committee was elected to serve for the year be- ginning Nov. l, 1917:
 Executive committee Judge Sidney Sapp, L. R. Gibbons, c. H. Jordon, w. B. Ferguson, A. Blum. w. R. Scorse, L. M. Ray holds, Mrs. D. J. Thomas. Mrs. John Flanigan, D r. Inez $. Smith.
 After the executive committee was chosen. the following named officers were elected: Chairman, Judge Sidney Sapp; vice chair man, L. R. Gibbons; treasurer. L. M. Reynolds; secretary. Dr. Inez Smith,
 A report of the chairman of the Military Relief committee. Mrs. Elizabeth M. Scorse, was filed with the secretary. This report shows that the sum of $190.79 has been expended for materials, including $49. 50 spent for yarn. Out of this material there were completed and packed for shipment Sept. q, the fol lowing: 2 dozen bath robes, 4 dozen pajama suits, 8 dozen bed shirts. 8 dozen shoulder wraps, F dozen bed socks. IA dozen towels. 2 dozen wash rags, 40 dozen dust cloths. 2 dozen frac- ture pillows. The report show ed that eleven comfort kits had | been received by the committee.
 Mrs. John Flanigan. chairman of the Membership Committee, reported a membership of 280.
The Holbrook news., 1917-10-12

Mrs. E. c. Panton and son ar rived in Holbrook Sunday to join Mir. Panton, who is employed as engineer by the county highway commissson.
 Onward to Victory will be the subject of the talk by the Four Minute man at the Pastime next Sunday evening. On the We'd nesday following, the Second Li- berty Loan will be discussed.
 R. c. Kaufman, cashier of the Arizona State Bank of Win slow, has been appointed resi- dent agent of the Aztec Land and Cattle Co.,, the position held by Captain Henry Warren until his death a few months ago.
 L. c. Updike has placed a lunch wagon in the street near the corner of the A. c. M. I. building. Short order lunches will be served at all hours day and night.
 Mrs. James Donohoe and mother. of Adamana. are now in Long Beach, Cal, and expect to spend the greater part of the winter there. MT. Donohoe will Join them Tn a short time.
 Mrs. Julia Braam received a message this morning announc- ing the birth of a 9-pound baby boy to MT. and Mrs. Alfred Gar rison yesterday in Los Angeles. MT. Garrison IS brother of Mrs. Braam and he and his wife re- sided in Holbrook at one time.
 The water heater in the Pas time barber shop exploded this morning and blew out two large glass in the front of the build ing. One of the barber chairs was damaged by fire which start ed from the explosion. The ex- plosion occurred shortly after Lynn Despair. an employe ofthe Pastime billiard parlor, had light ed the gasoline heater. The fire was extinguished before it had gained much headway.
The Holbrook news., 1917-10-12
Krdmer-SaUaee NubtiaIs

MT. Peter Kramer and Miss Julia Savage were united in mar riage last Saturday evening at the home of the bride in Wood ruff. The ceremoney was per formed by Bishop L. M. Savage, of the L. D. s. church, in the presence of relatives of the bride and few friends. Fol lowing the ceremoney the bride and groom came to Holbrook and went to the cozy home which had previously been furnished by the groom.
 MT. Kramer holds a respon- sibIe position with the Santa Fe railroad company in Holbrook. Mrs. Kramer was born in this county and has many friends here, all of whom wish her a fu- ture life of happiness.
 The News joins the other friends of the young people in congratulations and best wishes.
The Holbrook news., 1917-10-12
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy the
 Most Reliable

After many years experience in the use of 1t and other cough medicines, there are many who prefer Chamberlain's to a n y other. Mrs. A. c. Kirstein, Greenville, Ills., writes. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy h a S been used in my mothers home and mine for years, and we al- ways found it a quick cure for colds and bronchial troubles. We find it to be the most reliable cough medicine we have used. " -AdY.
The Holbrook news., 1917-10-12
Striken With PnrnIusis

Last Monday afternoon Joseph Dent, a wealthy cattleman, was striken with paralysis while at his ranch northeast of Holbrook. Sheriff R. L. Newman was at his ranch, which is near the Dent ranch. when an employe of MT. Dent came to secure assistance. MT. Newman drove to the Dent place and found MT. Dent help less and unable to speak. After helping the striken man to his bed, MT. Newman drove to Hol- brook. secured a large automo- bile and brought MT. Dent to his home. Dr. Manning of Flagstaff was sent for and arrived in Hol- brook Tuesday morning. The doctor decided to take his patient to Flagstaff and this was done Tuesday night.
 Mir. Dent is well known in this and Coconino county. A few months ago he purchased a ranch northeast of Holbrook for hIs son George. The latter was drawn for military duty and left here last Friday for Camp Fun ston. Ills father was at the ranch arranging to place compe- tent men in charge when he was stricken with paralysis. Dr.. Manning holds out hope of his patients recovery.
The Holbrook news., 1917-10-12
Fire Threatens Business Section

| HS iHC0tCho OOotitCSS OS(ttOIt
 The Buck building on Front
 street occupied by the Cozy Cafe
 was completely destroyed by
 fire early this morning. The
 loss on building and contents
 was total, there being no insur-
 ance.
 The fire was discovered short
 ly before one o'clock by John James, who was passing the
 building on his way to his home
 from the Majestic billiard hall, where he is employed. James gave an alarm by shooting his revolver and in a few moments practically every male citizen of the town was at the scene.
 The fire had then gained too much headway to be extinguish- ed and the efforts of the men present were directed towards saving the R. c. Smith residence on the west, and the Holbrook State Bank building on the east. occupied by the Scott millinery store and the Fischer tailoring establishment. By hard work these buildings were saved, men carrying water Tn buckets and throwing it on the buildings.
 After considerable delay the fire hose was connected to the hydrant near the A. C. M. |. building and the work of the bucket brigade was reinforced. w. H. Chamberlin also brought into use the chemical fire extin- guisher kept in the Putney warehouse, and this lent valu- able aid in saving the Smith re- sidence.
 The fire IS supposed to have in the frame room ad- joining the main building on the west. which was used as a kitchen. The only person in the building at the time was who sleDt in a rear room.
 The lease and furniture of the 'esturrant was purchased about ] month ago by the Howard Bros, who have a lease on the Majestic billiard hall and barber ihop. They spent several hun fred dollars Tn refurnishing the building and were having a good rade. Their loss is considerable.
 The building was of adobe md cement block construction, with several frame additions. t was owned by Frank A. Buck, md was not insured.
 At the time of the fire there vas no wind, otherwise the en- ire business section of the town would probably have been burn d. As it was. it was a close all, and it demonstrated the ur- rent need of a water system md adequate fire protection.
The Holbrook news., 1917-10-12
NaUajo Connty'S Marriages and
 DiUorceS

During the past week LloyC
 c. fleming, clerk of the superior
 court, has been compiling stat
 istics on marriages and diVorces
 in this county, for the calendar year 1916, at the request of the census Bureau at Washington, and the editor of the News was given the privilege of scanning it for the benefit of our readers.
 There was performed within the county of Navajo during the year 1916, 120 marriages, four less than licenses were issued for. As to why the four were not used or recorded the record is silent. Perhaps the brides escaped.
 There were tWenty-two divorces granted, all absolute decrees. These matrimonial ventures were started in Il different states, Arizona leading with 9. New Mexico 3. Oklahoma 2. and one each for Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Missiouri. New York. Texas and Utah.
 Legal service was made upon the defendant personally in IS instances and the other four were by publication.
 In sixteen cases the wife was the complainant and mere man in the other six had the nerve to sue for divorce.
 Only three cases out of the 22 were contested, 19 therefore acquiesced in the proceedings, or were served by publication.
 Decrees were granted on the following grounds, mainly: De- sertion 9. Cruelty 8 and non- 5.
 Intemperence was the indirect cause in only four cases. The other IS speak well for arid Ari- zona.
 In Is cases there were no chill dren of the unions, and among the other ' cases, 1 child each was affected in 4 cases, 2 chil- dren in 1, 8 in another, and last but not least, in the other case 8 children had been born to the couple. The children above re- ferred to are of course minor and neither do they in- clude step- children.
 Alimony was asked for in only three cases. In the other 19. it | was probably no use. but we find | that the court granted alimony | in six cases and none was grant ed in the other sixteen.
 The residence of the various defendants appear as follows: Arizona 10. unknown 5. Califor- nia 8, and one to each of the following states: New Mexico. Illinois, Nevada and Oklahoma.
 According to the above the ra- 5io of divorces to marriages in Navajo County for the year 1916. s a trifie over IS per cent. If this ratio was the same all over he United States, it would mean hat approximately 1 out of every 5 marriages proved to be failures, and that the workman ship of the little God of Love re- yistered only 80 hits out of a possible 100.