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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-04-13

and he was obliged to hold his tongue
for the moment. Alaire was in good
humor, and expressed her relief at
escaping from everything Mexican.
Il haven't seen newspaper for
ages, and I don't know what is going
on at Jonesville or anywhere else" she
confided.
Dave told her of the latest develop
ments in the Mexican situation, of
home happenings. and when she asked
him about his own doings, he informed
her of the affair which had brought
him TO Pueblo.
OF course all three of his companions
We're breathlessly interested in the
story of Pine Garzas death; Dolores
and Jose did not allow word 10
escape them.
'Caramba! 1t required bravery to
ride alone into that rincon.' Jose de-
clared II know Pine Cara well, and
he could shoot like the devil"
"You said your horse saved your
life" Mrs. Austin went on. How do
you mean" When Dave had explained,
she cried, quickly, you weren't rid
ing-Bessie BELIEF"
"Yes. She's buried where she
dropped I've been right lonesome
since she went away"
Alaire turned a quick glance upon
the speaker to find his face set and
his eyes miserable. Impulsively she
laid her hand upon his arm, saying:
II know how you must feel. Do you
know what has always been my dear
est wish? To be able to talk with ami
mails and make friends of them"
Dave smiled absentmindedly.
There's wonderful book about a
near-sighted old Frenchman who was
cast away on penguin island. He saw
the big birds walking around. and
thought they were human beings"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-04-13
Preparedness unappreciated.

A city-bred child whose knowledge
of the wild was very limited was walk
ing through the woods with her COVER
ness. They CHANGED upon porcupine.
AT the approach of two individuals
whose intentions might be hostile the
creature bristled aggressively, it's
weapOnlike quilts rising In menace.
ooh, look !" exclaimed the little
girl. What a fright we have given
that funny animal! It's hair is stand
ing on end ~
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-04-13
CHAPTER K.
Jose Sanchez Swears an Oath.

Jose Sanchez made use of the delay
at Pueblo to institute further inquiries
regarding his missing cousin, but no
where could he find the slightest trace.
Jose swore an oath that he would learn
the truth if it required his whole life
time, and, if it should turn out that
his sainted relative had indeed met
with foul play-well! Jose told his
friends they could judge, by looking at
him, the sort of man he was. He proud
ly displayed Longorio's revolver, and
called it his cousins little avenger. The
weapon had slain many; it had duty
still to perform, so he said.
Jose intended to confide his purpose
to Mrs. Austin but when it came time
to start for Las Palmas there was a
fourth passenger In the automobile
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-04-13

Dave Law finds further traces
of criminal doings near the Aus
tin ranch. Longorio makes him.
self extremely distasteful to
Mrs. Austin. Some exciting cpl
sodes are described in the next
instaIIment.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-04-13
Hot One.

Bridget-Shure an I'll not be dis
charged. You'll have to give me two
weeks notice.
Lady of the House-Then I'll have
you arrested for getting money undes
false pretenses. You represented your
self to me as cook.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-04-13
Miuht HeIp.

She chatted gayly while he tinkered
with balky motor.
Yes, the story gave me quite a
start"
"Um," he growled, 81 wish you'd
tell il TO this automobile"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-04-13
"What then?"

"What then"
Jose significantly patted the gift re-
volver at his hip. This little fellow
will have something TO say
Dave looked him over idly. from
head TO heel, then murmured: "You
would do we'll to go slow, compadre.
Panfilo made his own quarrels."
"We were like brothers, and / do
not know of any quarrels. But shall
find out. I am not given to boasting,
senior, but l am a devilish bad man in
my way"
Nothing more was said during the
luncheon, but when Alaire had finished
eating and her two employees had be-
gun their meal, she climbed the bank
of the arroyo ostensibly TO find cool
spot. Having succeeded, she called to
Dave:
There is nice breeze up here"
The Rangers face set; rising slow
ly, he climbed the bank after her.
When they stood face to face in the
shade of a gnarly oak tree, Alaire
asked him point-blank:
"Where is Panfilo Sanchez"
Dave met her eyes squarely; his
own were cold and hard. He's where
he dropped at my second shot" said
he.
He could hear his companions sharp
inhalation. He did not finch at the
look she turned upon him.
FFEJa was Yora ati ga IJv IlnarT1ad What
do you call-such an act?
Dawes lips slowly whitened, his face
became stony. He felt himself pitt
lessly condemned.
why didn't you tell me at the
tlme!" she asked. why didn't you
report ltF
I'll report 1t when you give me per-
mission"
=! WHAT She wheeled TO
face him.
Think moment. / can't tell half
the truth. And if [ tell everything,
it will lead to-gossip.'
All! l think l understand. Mr..
Law, you can be insulting"
For the first time the man lost mus
cular control of his features; they
twitched, and under their tan his
cheeks became sickly yellow.
You've no right to say that he told
her harshly. you've plumb over
stepped yourself, ma Fam, and reck-
on you've formed quite a wrong opin-
ion. Panfilo had his six-shooter and
he used it; he intended to ambush me
and release his companion, but I
forced his hand; so it amt what I'd
call murder; | haven't lost any sleep
oyer it. /"
"You are utterly ruthless"
"Yes'm! I'm not what you would
consider a nice person; the death of
Panfilo Sanchez means nothing what
ever to me. If you can grasp that fact,
you'll see that your own reputation
weighed heavier in my mind that the
lives of a dozen Mexicans-or whites,
for that natter,
81 go anywhere, everywhere. No one
has ever had the effrontery to quec-
ton my actions" Alaire told him,
stiff1y.
"And I don't aim to give 'em q
chance" Dave was stubborn.
There was another interval of ST.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-04-13

New York's 1916 death rate, 1889
In each 1000. is the lowest in Is years.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-04-13
DAVE LAW AND ARE AUSTIN MEET AGAIN AND SPEND THE DAY Re-
DEATH

s. Mrs Aahe in and young o c n
III mar
d b hi wi ma inst
sd in agu within d ad horse thieves
he h h n
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-25
COMMITTEE ON CT AIMS
HEARS THREE PETITIONS

Three petitions were heard by the
committee on claims yesterday after
noon. but in neither case was the re-
lief asked by the petitioner granted.
A resolution appropriating $lse.o9 to
pay Judgment against Police
Chauffeur Me,calf brought by the
Vaughan Robertson Drug Co. was re-
ceived from the administrative board.
where il had been referred for re-
port The committee favored the
council establishing a policy in such
matters, and Mayor Ainslie. as head
OF the police department thought the
committee should place themselves on
record as agreeing To some fixed plan
In matters OF this kind. The resolu-
ton was referred to the city attorney
for a legal Interpretation.
The request from r. A. Roscher for
refund of gas bills alleged to be
excessive. referred from the admin
istratiye board with the recommended
ton that il be rejected. was tabled
and the gas inspector asked to attend
the next meeting OF the committee
when the paper will he discussed again
and more thoroughly investigated. A
claim from NJ. T. Cottreil. for damages
in the grading of the Boulevard. was
tabled indefinitely.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-25
RECRUITING GOES TO
EXTREMELY Low tbb
All Branches of Service secured
Total of Only Twenty
Men

Recruiting IN Richmond Yesterday
suffered slump in all the branches.
The arms fell down to four men. the
navy to thirteen and the marine corps
10 three.
The recruits for the army were as
follows: George NJ Furnival. Rapidan,
Va: Paul f Eel, Lancaster, Pa; Lyle
B. Martin Unionvilie, Va: and Ran
dali J. Logan. of South Richmond
For the navy the recruits were:
Charles Epps Thames. Henderson. \.
G.: Peter o Miller. eo7 FLOYD avenue;
Louis b Lovelace. South Boston:
Dewey L. Yoder Hopeweil; Claude A.
Bail. Wise. William Gibson. Dor
chester; John W. Bryant Roanoke;
Richard u. Howard. Schoolfeld; Will
liam j. Parks. Danville: Marion i.
Hooker. Ruffin. y. C; Linwood V.
Hendricks Danville; James Philip.
Massie Hill; George Z. Ely. Whining
ton. Del
In the marines: Wendell II. Oliver.
Richmond Clarence r. Pearce.
Pulaski; and John d. Crowley, New
Haven. Conn.
Young Miller. who recruited in the
navy is a son of John NJ Miller. Jr.,
president of the First National bank.
The young seaman is under sixteen
years of age. and special permission
had to be obtained before he was ad-
mitted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-25
RESERVE YOUR PLATE
FOR MOTT DINNER

Observations for the Or. Mott din
ner At the WestmoreIand club tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock. when the
statewide Y. NJ. c. A. campaign for
funds for soldier work will he inaug.
urated. can be made with Chairman
John T Wilson. of the invitation com
mittee, up until 3 O'Clock this after
noon. There have been numerous in
vitstions sent out n an which no re-
plies have been received
Dr. John II. Mott head of the Y. NJ
{. A. movement in America. comes here
not only 10 speak in behalf of the
city and state campaign. but also to
deliver a series Of lectures at Richmond
college. He is an engaging speaker.
man of practical ideas. It is the be-
lief Of the state executive committee
of the Y. Nj, c. A. that two hundred
prominent business men and civic lead
ers Will hear DIR. Mott, at the dinner
tomorrow. Governor Stuart IL to pre-
side
The committee OF one hundred wom-
en- which has been asked by Mrs w
w sale to meet at o'clock Friday
afternoon in the westmoreiand club
and hear the Y. VI. c. A camp work
outlined by DR.. Charles NJ Kent, chair
man. and field secretaries. Of the state
executive committee. is very enthus-
iastic about aiding the coming cam
paign.
Perhaps the full measure OF good
accomplished hy the Y. NJ. C. A. at
Camp stuart and at the Mexican Dor
der will never become known but the
following paragraph from letter
from field secretary tells its own
story;
Personal interviews have been the
best feature of our work. While wait
ing on the men or in minglinE with
them. just q little word or question
showing our interest in their welfare
would often open up food gate CT
condolences"
Or Mott viii be in Richmond four
days. The local campaign begins MAY
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-25
TO MAKE INQUIRY INTO
CITY WATER PRESSURE
Administrative, Board VIII Ask For
Bids on Work OF Surveying Water
System-Utilities Committee
Does Not Meet.

Enlargement of the citys water
supply and an immediate survey of
the water department was the ex-
preston OF resolution offered by to
the administrative board yesterday by
Chairman John Hirschberg asking
that consulting and hydraulic en-
gineers submit estimates of the cost
making a complete report on what the
city water system needs
Mr. Hirschberg stated that the
board had decided to flake complete
and detailed survey of the water
works. and to determine what is
needed for operation during the next
twenty-five years. The intake. purifi-
cation. distribution and pressure will
be considered with the idea OF bring
ing about what improvements are
needed to bring the system up to it's
greatest efficiency.
This question of wafer pressure
brought to the notice OF the admin
istrative board sometime ago by the
board of fire comm sioners was on
the docket of the public buildings and
utilities committee last night. but a
letter from the board to the COM
mittee. stating that bids would be re-
ceived from engineers for a survey of
the water works, removed the matter
from the committees consideration.
The committee met and adjourned at
$50, failing TO reach Quorum. Those
absent were; Joseph +. Powers.
Arthur G. Nielsen, Jefferson c. Pow
ers, Claude l.. Batkins and John f.
Rose.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-25

Berne. April a4.--Upprecendented
avaianches throughout southern swifsi
zeriand have resulted in scores q
deaths Many herds of cattle and
hundreds Of buildings have been buried
under terrific slides.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-25
Repeat "Jollies'
Benefit Woman's
Service League

THE JoIlies OF 1917 to be repeated
tonight for the benefit of the woman's
League for Service.
So great has been the success of Ac-
ca Temples big show at the Academy
that the members of that organiza-
tion have most generously consented 20.
give an extra performance tonight at
the Academy for the benefit of the
woman's League for Service. of which
Mrs. ST. George Bryan Is president. No
more worthy cause could prompt tho
repetition OF the new famous "Jol-
lies" but In addition to the cause there
is an amateur show never before
equalled in Richmond to amuse the
many people who have not as yet seen
the performance. Many people were
turned away last night because of
their failure to secure tickets In ad-
vance, and those who are Wise Will 60
to the Academy early today ana secure
good seats while they last. for sell
out for tonight is confidently predicted.
"Ali Ben Boozle." and his manager
will again appear and mystify the au-
dience with their wonderful feats or
thought transference: Scott Cunning
ham. the handsome minstrel interloc-
utor. who alone is worth the price or
admission. will seat the minstrel come
dams and singers; Miss Bessie Walt.
who Is the most charming of sou-
brettes. will charm again; James ste
vens will add to his dances. and Will
Sepp. wizard of the piano. proposes 10
do even more than he has. The time
Is sac tonight: the place Is the Acad-
envy of Music; the top price is N.0P.
and the main thing is TO be sure and
get a ticket and the next to be there
on the dot, for you can't afford to miss
-.at
and vaudeville show ever produced IN
Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-25

London. April 24.--Cierman seaplanes
which Saturday bpmbarded Dunkirk.
are believed to have destroyed a Brit
ish airship which has been missin =
eff the crew are given up as lost About
noon Saturday an airship was seen to
descend in flames in tho Dover straits.
An official statement Issued tonight
says II is presumed the British craft
which was on patrol duty. drifted out
of control. to the region where 1t is
believed to have been destroyed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-25
MOTT LECTURES At
RICHMOND COLLEGE

Tonight at s o'clock in the Rich
mond college auditorium DR.. John X
Mott, of New York city, will give the
first of series of three public lee
lures on the James Thomas, Jr.. lee
ture foundation. The general theme
of these lectures will be the religious
significance Of the European war.
night will be Dominant Impressions
Received in Two Journeys in the War
Zone"
DIR. Motifs second lecture will be
on Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock,
on Effects of the War Adverse TO
the Christian Religion" His third
lecture will take place on Friday af-
ternoon at 4:30 o'clock. the subject
being Facts and Considerations in
Connection with the War that are F'a-
vorabIe to the Christian Religion
DR.. Mott has come to Richmond
upon the invitation of Richmond col
lege in order to deliver this course
of lectures on the well-known Thomas
foundation. During his stay he Will,
through the courtesy of Richmond
college. be az honor guest at the
Y NJ. c. A. banquet on Thursday at
o'clock at the Westmoreland club.
1t is understood however, that the
primary purpose OF Mr.. Motifs COM
ing TO Rlcnmond Is 10 denver the
Thomas lectures at the college.
DIR. John r. Mott is too well known
as an international Christian stares-
man to need extended comment He
has been general secretary OF the
International Y. NJ. G. A, chairman
OF the executive committee of the
Student Volunteer movement general
secretary of the Worlds Student
Christian federation, and recently a
member Of the International commits
sion on Mexican affairs. A year or
two ago he was offered the am ba ssa
dorship to China. by President Will
son, but declined the offer He has
spent much time in the war zones Of
Europe in the interest of the Inter
national Y. NJ. c. A, His lectures will
he based on observations made during
those visits. DR.. Mott is the author
of a number of well-known books ana
is widely known throughout the Uni
ted States and Europe. Perhaps no
man of this generation has a more
vital message, for no man is in closer
touch with the social, political, and
religious movements OF the times. He
has won international fame as a pub
lie speaker, as a diligent student of
the worlds problems, and as an in
spring personality, particularly in
stimulating young men TO nobler
ideals of life and duty.
Attention is called to the fact that
the first OF these lectures will be at
night and the last two in the after
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-25
MAKE LETTER RATE
THREE CENTS An OUNCE
Income Tax Limit for Single Men VIII
BE Reduced to One Thou
sand Dollars.

Washington. April 24.-The sub
ways and means got down to business
today and discussed at length the
advances which will be necessary in
the matter of the income tax They
practically decided upon advances in
the postage rates.
The proposal is to leave the parcel
post rates unchanged. but to double
the rates for newspapers and periodi-
calls and to advance the first-class
rate, the letter postage rate. from
two to three cents per ounce or frac-
ton thereof.
The income tax schedules will be
changed by reducing the taxable min
imum OF income for single men to
$1,000. The committee is undecided
yet where to set the minimum for
married men. some favoring $500
and others $4,000. This rate will be
not higher than one per cent per
annum.
The advances In the scale of sur
taxes will be large, according to the
best information now obtainable.
1t is the intention of the tax franz
ers to complete the revision of the
income tax first OF all. They will
then consider advances in the corpo-
ration tax rates and In the rate OF
taxation on excess OF profits. Once
these tax schedules are settled the
committee will have a measure of the
amount necessary TO be raised by such
taxes.
The advance on liquor and tobacco
rates will be considered and after that
the various documentary and luxury
taxes. particularly the tax on auto
mobiles. The committee cannot pos
sibly complete its work and be pre-
pared to report a finished bill to the
full committee before the early part
of next week and II is unlikely that
the bill will appear in the house be.
fore May s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-25

der way Their advance here spells
imminent danger to the important rail-
way point. Marcoing.
Meanwhile, on the twelve-mile front
where the greatest open battle of the
war liz now raging between Croisilles
to the north Of Gravelle. the British
stood their ground today against the
G"e,"-3.te. unceasing Teuton come
backs" This front runs parallel with
g., Z ,yntan line, the famous switch"
Of the Hindenburg defense system run
ming straight from Queant northward
to Drocourt.
British break through on the Wo-
tan line. and a French piercing OF the
Siegfried line would. in the opinion
of experts. spell the great debacle to
German arms in the west that would
mean Germany's defeat In the whole
war.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-25

claiming that the rates now charged
were insufficient. This petition. how
ever. was never fled IL was the same
day that the first steamer was with
drawn from service due to the fact that
1t needed repairs.
Judge william r. Rhea. Of the COM
mission, made a trip to Washington.
and conferred with Secretary Daniels,
Senator Swanson and Admiral Benson
on the matter. u was aseertained that
the government had not reQuisitioned
the steamers. and that II was not
the policy OF the navy department 10
follow this procedure at this time.
Boats were needed. however. for the
transportation of seamen and supplies
from Norfolk TO the feet at Yorktown.
and bids were advertised for steam
ers The Virginia Navigation com
Sanv offered the use of their vessels
at rate. IL is said, Of 5000 a day
This was accepted by the government
and the ships were turned over for its
use.
The Virginia Navigation company.
without notifying the commission. took
this action. and tt became known 10
that body when the railroad asked to
have their Joint rates cancelled. This
was refused. the commission repIytn &
that the boats were only removed tenn
porarily.
The Old Dominion Steamship COM
pany owns the Virginia Navigation
company. and in the former ffty-eight
per cent OF the stock is owned by Eve
railroads. This was brought out in
the case OF Clements against the COM
mission last year when the Old Do
minion Steamship company was char
tered in 1857 1t had capital stock OF
$500. 900. Its present capitalization n
81 500. GOO. The Seahoard Air Line rail-
way and the Norfolk and Western
each acquired 1876 shares In 1882, and
22a shares in 1901. The Southern ac-
quired ! 600 shares In 1900. and 100
shares during the following year. The
Coast Line and the Chesapeake and
Ohio each acquired 1900 shares in 1909.
The FIVE lines named together own
fifty-eight per cent Of the outstanding
stock. the last named Two ownin <
eight per cent each, and the other
three fourteen per cent each. The re-
naming forts-two per cent Is held hv
2&o Individual stockholders
Citizens along the East. North. Ware
and severn rivers. and Mohtack bay,
have filed petition with the corpora
ton commission requested that the
Old Dominion Steamship company be
required to resume saiiings OF six ships
week. instead OF three as at present.
The company claimed that II was nee
essary to reduce the number from six
To three in order to have them connect
with the New York steamers, and al
low them to clear from Norfolk before
nightfall This Is required since pro-
tective measures against submarines
have been installed i'm Hampton roads,
The commission has set May 10 as the
date for the hearing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-25
Charged With stealing Money.

Warner Evans. twenty-five years
old. who gave his occupation "a clerk.
was arrested yesterday afternoon on
warrant by Detective-Sergeant Wiley
and G. +. Smith. on a charge OF steal
ing ss5 in currency from G. r. Van
landingham. He was held last night
at the First precinct police station.
and will be given hearing this morn
ing in police court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-25

indications are that many persons
from neighboring towns viii attend.z n
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-25

noon. The public is most cordially
invited to these lectures. No tickets
of admission will be required. Those
coming from the city should take the
cars leaving Ninth and
Main streets every fifteen minutes,
and should leave the ears at Stop 30.
The college auditorium may ne
reached directly from Stop 30 Great
interest outside of Richmond is being
manifested in these lectures and the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-25
PUT SHIPS BACK ON

Continued from First Page,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-25

Verdict for 331S.25 was returned by
jury in the law and equity court
yesterday in favor of w. s. Forbes 4
Co.. against the Richmond Woodwork
Co. The former brought suit for ST.
600 damages, as result of one OF
their trucks being struck by an auto
mobile operated by an employ OF the
woodwork COMPANY