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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-06
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Steve had stolen the diamond. the
fact that II had not since reap
pcared argued that he had hidden
II. II so. whero7
James Strang thought he knew.
Thru bis connection with the Hard
wick firm he WAS kept informed
about Lois and me.
He came 10 America. Los An
geles. and secured "A room at the
Republic. on an impulse registered
his true name. then boarded a car
for San Pedro.
Among the hills on tho old home
place Was a certain rsyine: In that
ravine was a cave which. In the old
days. had been known only TO his
brother and himself: in one OF the
raves rough walls was a small con
cealed niche that had been the
hidingplace Of plundered treasure
many time during the period OF
their youthful maraudings.
He went straight 20 Il. thrust a
hand into the recess and drew out
a small package which once had
been tightly wrapped In oiled silk.
Inside II reposed the diamond.
lie crawled out OF the cave, and
a second later came face to face
with-not a Chinaman. as at first
he had believed. but Steve. With
n roar OF fury. the disguised fugi.
tive plunged at him. and the quiet.
secluded ravine became the scene
OF terrific combat.
The very fierceness Of steve's on
slaught. however. defeated It's pur.
pose. Strang was sent hurting
down the steep incline. and before
Steve. with more regard for his
own bones. could come up with him
again. he had won the highway and
the open. where the other dared
not press him.
As result OF this narrow escape.
Strsng was obliged TO remain under
cover at san Pedro until near night.
fall. nursing his bruised body.
When he started on his return TO
los Angeles he discovered that he
was surrounded by a veritable cloud
OF Chinese.
II was too late TO find me at my
office, and he dreaded going abroad
with the diamond in his possession.
lie could not even open his door
without seeing a Chinaman some
where in the hall. Out OF this pre-
dicament grew the idea OF mailing
the diamond to me and accompany
II with letter OF explanation.
which he would follow IN person as
soon as it was possible for him to
do so.
How he was assaulted and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-06

ers have lost heart and hope.
Yesterday some troops in Texas
went marching to the song, I'VE Want
to Go Home"
Our own signal corps, at Calexico,
would like to come home. The governor
of the state has asked the war depart
ment to send them back.
The National Guard, even tho in
such excellent shape as in this state, has
proved inadequate.
What, then, the answer?
IT'S UNIVERSAL MILITARY
TRAINING.
The American people must sooner
or later come around to Roosevelt's
viewpoint that those who enjoy the priv
ileges of the democracy must shoulder
its obligations equally. Our national de-
Tense is at stake-and universal train
ing is our refuge.
The Star has consistently pleaded
for universal training, believing that it
is both democratic and a national ne
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-06

standing army and National Guard
forces.
Our militia system, which never got
much sympathy from professional sol
diers, was smiled upon with favor by
the politicians.
make the militia service attrac-
tive" they said, land young America
will respond"
That was the way they went about
it.
Pay for enlisted men and pay for
officers was provided.
It's about time for the first pay day,
but the militia of the country hasn't
blossomed.
And there's a pretty good chance
that our revamped national defense sys-
tenn, as provided in the Hay bill, will
emulate the morning glory. General
army staff officers are reporting un-
favorably on it.
The militia didn't stand the sun on
the Mexican border, and former defend
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-06

dragged into an alley when he went
forth 10 hunt letter-box: how be
succeeded In dropping into II the
parcel but not the letter. which was
taken from him; how his assail-
ants we're finally routed. and him
self. now seriously injured, crawled
into a cab and was driven 10 the
only haven he could think Of
Meyer Hardwfck's residence-must
all be passed over.
The letter. OF course. had been
taken 10 Steve. and Steve would
know where the diamond had been
sent. Therefore Hardwick's ma
chine Was pressed into service and
a guard OF private detectives fol
lowed me TO protect mo from Steve
and his following OF Hop sings.
And at last. when he had about
made up his mind that be was well
enough to leave his retreat and pay
me the long deferred call, Struber
had found him.
The instant Lois and I were alone
together she became the victim OF
an unaccountable agitation. She
started toward the door.
Where are YOU going?" asked.
and when she did not answer: You
know YOU really do not intend 60
ing at all--anywhere. Lois. come
and sit down-here-please."
pointed 10 her chair.
She came slowly and paused with
the desk between us.
You have no right TO call me
that" she said In a low, constrain-
ed voice. not meeting my look.
"Oh. haven't L." retorted. MY
beautiful dear. your last defense
has been swept away. You see
bow fragile It was-a rope OF sand.
II frightened mo like the very
dickens. tho. while you were In
earnest"
Il am Miss Marian Sylvester
she said In weak voice. 'of--o,-
Of tina, Lung place IN Tibet"
"Nonsense," said l. You can
no longer dIsmay me. dear You
shall be Lois to me-Lois Fox-all
the days o; my life"
Our eyes met. and she laughed
low. rich throaty laugh that was
the most beautiful music In the
world. Her lovely countenance
was transfigured. After a long
pause she whispered:
Il shall always hope-be Lois
10 you"
My desk has been described as a
wide one; but by resting our hands
upon it--somewhere about the CEN
ter-with mine inclosing hers. and
by leaning toward each other, we
discovered that we could kiss
across its top without the least dis
comfort.
The diamond all this time was
safe in my deposit box. I ultimate
ly sold Il, and the fortune il
brought Melted over $4,000 each
for Lois. Strang and myself.
THE END.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-06

Col. Roosevelt has again found
speech, after comparatively long
period of silence for him. He goes ham,
mer and tongs after President Wilson.
Omitting his characteristically free
finging of those short and singing
words, there is one topic on which he
cannot say too much.
And that is the subject of universal
training.
We cannot afford to forget the prob
lem of national defense. We cannot
risk keeping quiet on that. Whether
we like Roosevelt or not, whether his
tone is right or wrong, whether on most
things or on many things he talks too
much, on this one topic he cannot say
enough.
For more than six months the Hay
bill, designed to give this country an
adequate system of defense, has been
in effect.
1t provided for the increase of the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-06
We Want No Usury!!

OF interest
is enough why legislature should repeal
their
many Hi. member o, the leg
association
married them. Is follows
IL a OF an al conditions
Interest 20
The enacted Tor
IL was a $ a
The law places
and prvation OF land who
,oso distressed conditions.
made
profits made or any from
made
+ the COUNT benefit OF all taxpayers.
discriminate carefully
II the acquire
default might well handle the whole
business 81,
consequently
keeps on capital. and perhaps population
other states has that II not necessary
penalties In order to make COLLECTIONS
the evils OF the present
meeting obligations ard without pos
Il ms . burdensome penalty upon delinquent taxpayers
M Ia all this graft discussion go without
HI whisper from DR.. Matthews? Can't be possible.
~ Georgia the banner lynching state, with ~
of a total of 81, in 1916.
II we were Turkey. we'd throw fit. Germany
thinks well give up her old treaties with Tur-
hey, before stating her peace terms.
Villa is moving Chihuahua, which that
Chihuahua is moving elsewhere Every day is moving
day, in Chihuahua
The who does profit from mistake does
\ know he made
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-06

Georgia remains the banner lynching state with "a
of total of 81, in 1916.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-06
GUARD INADEQUATE! WE MUST HAVE UNIVERSAL TRAINING!

cessity With sister papers, it joined in
sending Charles Edward Russell to
Switzerland, and he sent back a series
of articles explaining the Swiss system
of universal training.
Again The Star urges its readers to
think soberiy on this vital problem.
"The strength of the pack is the
UoIf, and the strength of the WoF is the
pack"
Fathers, mothers, sisters, wives and
sons of Seattle need be thinking of this
step.
1t may be that your boy, who now
sits on the floor with a pile of blocks
between his legs, will face future in
vaders with rifle at his shoulder.
He should not be a unit in a mob.
He should knoU how to be a soldier.
And it's time we took definite steps
to train him.
WE MUST GET IN THE MOOD
FOR UNIVERSAL TRAINING.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-06

Is all this graft discussion to 60 on without even
Whisper from Dr. Matthews? Can't be possible.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-06
Suffered 81
Years. PERI
MADE ME WELL

Mrs. Elizabeth Reuther 1909 18th
St.. n. w, Washington. n. c.,
writes: 81 am pleased to endorse
Peruna as n splendid medicine for
catarrh and stomach trouble, from
which I suffered for several years.
took IL for several months, and at
the end Of that time found my health
was restored and have felt splendidly
over since. now take Il when 1 con-
tract n cold. and (. soon rids the sys-
tenn OF any catarrhal tendencies"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-06

Those who object to liquid
medicine can now procure Peru
ma Tablets.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-06

Villa is moving on Chihuahua. which that
Chihuahua is moving elsewhere. Every day is moving
dav in Chihuahua.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-06

II we were Turkey. we'd throw fit Germany
well give up her old treaties with Tur-
Key, before stating her peace terms.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-06

The man who does profit from a mistake does
know he MAJ
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-17
Webster County
SherlH,s Sale.

'CEORGIA-Webster County.
VIII be sold before the court house
door in said county, on the first Tues
ay in September 1917, next within the
legal hours Of sale, the following prop
erty to-wit:
The North half of lots land Nos.
Eleven. Twelve and Thirteen in block
C in the town of Preston, Georgia, and
fronting on Clay street in said town
Of Preston, and bound as follows:
Bound on the North by said Clay street,
East by property OF Mrs. IRA Stevens,
South by property Of w, N. Russell and
West by other lands of H. w. Perry
es state. Said property is levied upon
and is to be sold under and by virtue
Of a tax f. ia. issued from the tax col
lector's Office of said Webster county,
Georgia for State and County tax for
the year 1916, and against H. w. Perry
estate, and will be sold as property of
II. w. Perry estate Tenants in pos
session notified in terms of the law.
Terms of sale cash. This Aug. s, 1917.
c. M. CHRISTIAN, Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-17

morning they reached a compromise.
Representative Wright raised the
point that members saw the hands or
the clock set back, that members knew
it was past midnight, that members
we're sworn to be governed by the con-
stitution, that members, therefore
could not continue to transact business,
because the session automatically stood
adjourned sine die on the stroke OF
~ o'clock Speaker Holder passed the
buck to the house and let them rule
en- the point of order and the house
ruled it down, whereupon Mr.. Wright
put on his hat, babe the members good
night and took his departure declaring
lie would not be party to such open
and fragrant disregard of law by the
lawmaking body of the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-17
4 MODEL MAN.

Adam, the first, was a man OF Iowa
BILE disposition and model husband.
so | am informed by the records OF
early events. Never once in the recol-
lection of his biographers did he speak
ill of lbs beloved soul-mate in the pres
ence of human company, and accord
ing to those who were let into his eX-
elusive confidence and were able to
know all his private affairs, he never
kicked en- the cooking, nor groWled at
the homework. Whether she wore her
gowns high-cut or low in the neck was
a matter of little or no concern to him
so long as she was respectfully attired
in the fashions of the period. And when
thew got fired from the Palm Garden
for nibbling apples without some ones
consent, Adam did not sneak off to
Reno, as husbands do today, to apply
for a divorce. No. He cast aside his
overalls, threw up his job and went
cut with the little lady like the little
man. That was the kind of sparerib
he was.-Cartoon Magazine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-17
GEORGE MGRADY OLIVER
CELEBRATES TENTH BIRTHDAY.

Master George McGrady Oliver en-
tertained about thirty-fve of his young
friends with pleasant party on Fri
day afternoon in celebration of his
tenth birthday. Porch and lawn were
used on which to play jolly games and
during the afternoon fruit punch was
dispensed. Before the departure OF
the guests an ice course was enjoyed.
Those present were Ruth McMath, Cor
della Hooks, Chloe Davenport, Harriet
Rylander, Frances SILVER, Claire Har~
ris. Martha English, Louise Ellis, Mar
tina Johnson, Jane Broadhurst, lone
Johnson, Mildred Clark, Lillian Den
ham. Russell Clark, Allen Hill, Allen
McNeill Carl Humber, George Finch
Humber of Richland; Robert Hooks
Ernest Davis, Boyd Parker, George
Ellis, John West Sheffield, Joe Sutton
Buddie Mozo, Jere Hollis, Robert Gull
pepper, Walter Stapleton, Macon Dud-
ley, Legion Renfroe, William Cars
we'll, Alton Poole, Joe Poole, Ernest
English. Ed Andrews, Edward Bell and
Henry Everett.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-17
Pale Faced Women Take PhOSphdGS to Make Rosy Cheeks
and Beautiful Forms
Men Need PhOsphatGS to Make Sf0Dg Healthy,
Vigorous Bodies
Athletes Increase their Strength Ener ard Endurance
More Simply Taking Weeks ArgO-PhOsphate

Atlanta, Ga, Dr. F. A. Jacobson says
that Phosphates are just as essential to
any man or woman who tires easily, is
nervous, or irritable, worn out, or looks
haggard and pale to make a strong, ro-
bust, vigorous healthy body as they
lare to cotton to make it grow. The
lack Of Phosphates is the cause of all
anemic conditions and the administra-
ton of 5-grain Argo-Phosphate tablets
viii increase the and endurance of
weak, nervous, care worn men and wo-
men 200 per cent. in two or three
weeks time in many instances and
their continued use will build up the
whole nervous system, and give new
life, vim, vigor, and vitality to the
whole body | always prescribe Argo-
Phosphate to patients who are pale
and colorless, and it is surprising to
see how quickly few weeks treat
ment will transform a pale face to a
rosy checked beauty. There can be no
rosy checked, healthy, beautiful wom-
en-, without their system is sufficiently
Supplied with Phosphates. In recent
Interviews with physicians on the grave
and serious consequence of a deficiency
Of Phosphates in the blood of American
men and women. I have strongly en-
phasized the fact that doctors should
prescribe more phosphates in the form
of Argo-Phosphate for weak, worn
out, haggard-looking men and women.
When the skin is pale, and flesh fiabby,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-17
SheriH,s Sale.
Webster County.

| CEORGIA-Webster County
VIII be sold before the court house
door in said county, on the first Tues
ay in September next within the legal
hours Of sale, the following property,
to-wit:
A one-third undivided interest in and
to 1876 acres of land, more or less, OF
I lot No. 1879, in the 18th district OF
Webster County, Georgia, same being
the lands in said lot belonging to Mrs.
NJ z. Leverett estate Said property
is levied uon and is to be sold under
and my virtue of an Execution issued
from the Superior Court of Webster
County, Georgia, in favor of the First
State Bank against NJ. L. Leverett the
said NJ. L. Leverett being an heir at
law of the said Mrs. M. E. Leverett, de-
ceased, and will be sold as the property
of the said NJ L. Leverette. Tenants
in possession notified in terms of the
law. Terms of sale cash. This Aug.
Sth, 1917.
C. NJ CHRISTIAN, Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-17
MISS NAOMI WRIGHT
GIVES PARTY FOR VISITOR.

Miss Inez Helfrich, of Savannah, the
charming guest of Mrs. w. H. C. Dud-
ley, was the guest of honor at a de
lightful movie party given by Miss
Naomi Wright this afternoon at tbs
Opera House, where Twenty Thous-
and Leagues Under the Sea" was pre-
scented. After seeing the picture, the
party repaired to the ice cream parlor
for refreshments.
Those invited to meet Miss Helfrich
were Miss Margery Brown, Miss Mary
Dudley, Miss Margaret Wheatley, Miss
Mary Gnosspelius, Miss Pauline Broad
hurst, Miss Mary Sue Chambliss, Miss
Geraldine payne, Miss Eunice Royal
Miss Henrietta Ball, Miss Nellie Wor-
thp, Miss Elizabeth Harris and Miss
Orlean Ansley,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-17

D. y = ) y y \ y \ \ + =
= THE BEST ROAD OF ALL. :
y \ 4 4 = = = = = = = = r =
I like road that leads away to pros
poets white and fair.
A road that is an ordered road, like a
nuns evening prayer,
But, best of all. l love road that
leads to God knows where.
You come upon it suddenly-you can
not seek it out;
It's like a secret still unheard and
never noised about;
But when you see it, gone at once is
every lurking doubt
It winds beside some rushing stream
where aspens lightly culver;
1t follows many broken field by
many shining river;
It seems to lead you on, and on,
forever and forever!
You tramp along its dusty way,
beneath its shadowy trees,
And hear beside you chattering birds
or happy booming bees,
And all around you golden sounds,
the green leaves litanies.
And here's a hedge and there's a cot;
and then - strange, sudden
turns;
A dip, a rise, a little glimpse where
the red sunset burns;
A bit of sky at eveningtime, the scep'
of hidden ferns.
A winding road, lettering road,
finger mark Of God
Traced when the Maker of the world
leaned over ways untrod,
See! Here He smiled His glowing
smile, and 10, the goldenrod!
I like a road that wanders straight;
The Kings highway is fair
And lovely are the sheltered lanes
that take you here and there;
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-17
Local News Items


G. F. Webb, of Sumter was in the
city today.
Thos. e. Carter, Of Ellayille, was in
the city today on business.
James A. Walker left this afternoon
for Leesburg on a short visit.
The first and only submarine drama
ever filmed will be shown at the Opera
House today and tomorrow. Twenty
Thousand Leagues Under the Sea-
i17-1t
w. E. Hawkins, accompanied by his
little daughter, arrived this afternoon
and will be the guests of Mrs. S. H.
Hawkins, on College street.
j. c. Bynum made short trip to Al
bany today.
o. C. Johnson went down to Albany
this afternoon.
Mrs. Tom Clarke and son, of Month
lcello, Fla, arrived this afternoon and
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. 7.
McLendon, on Hancock avenue.
Manhattan Shirt Sale commences to.
day. We have your size. Rylander
shoe Co. l6-2t
Mrs. J. H. Quarterman returned to-
CAV from Savannah, where she spent a
week or more with friends and rela-
| tives.
J. H. Quarterman returned today
| from White SPRINGS, Fla, where he has
been recuperating from an attack of
malaria.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-17
BACKWARD THE
HANDS OF THE HOUSE CLOCK

ATLANTA, Ca, August lis it le-
gal for a legislative body to turn back
the hands of the clock when it reaches
the hour of the sine die adjournment
fixed by constitutional provision?
Legislators are discussing the ques-
tion with much interest today, follow
Ing the point of order raised by Rep
resentative Seaborn Wright, Of Floyd
county. in the house of representatives
Wednesday night.
TIE constitution of Georgia limits
the regular session of the legislature to
fifty days. Wednesday was the fiftieth
Gay. Twelve o'clock Wednesday night
was the last hour of the last day. AS
usual, when this hour finds the legis-
laTure engaged in the final disposition
OF an urgent matter, the hands OF the
clock were set back, the urgent mat
ter in this instance being the general
appropriation bill If the house and
senate had not composed their differ
ences Wednesday night, an extra ses-
sion would have been necessary. They
were not able to compose by midnight,
hence back went the hands Of the
clock. About o'clock Thursday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-17
SheriH's Sale.

GEORGIA, Sumter County.
Will be sold before the courthouse
door in the city of lAmericus, said
state and county, within the legal hours
OF sale on the first Tuesday in Septem-
Der, 1917, to the highest bidder for
cash the following described property:
One-half undivided interest in one
six-horsepower Hagan gasoline engine;
one Austin we'll machine Number 8, old
style; 250 feet drill rod
Levied upon and will be sold as the
property of NJ. N. Brewer to satisfy a
certain City Court fl ia issued from the
City Court of Americas in favor Of z.
I Anglin VS.. NJ. N. Brewer This Sth
day of August, 1917.
LUCIUs HARVEY, Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-17
OPERA HOUSE TODAY
AND TOMORROW

The first submarine photo-play ever
produced will be shown at the Opera
House today and tomorrow, enchanting
wonderful unbelievable-the wildest
dream in all fiction made to come true
That which Jules Verne predicted fifty
years ago has become a horrible, ter
rible reality, and the whole appalling
truth is pictured to the minute in the
thrilling Williamson Brothers produc-
ton.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under
the Sea-" the worlds most talked-oi
spectacle filmed at the bottom of the
ocean, sights and scenes never before
seen by man. 100000 is offered to
any one proving that scenes from this
spectacle were not taken at the bot
tom of the ocean, produced under the
sea, on the sea, in the air, on the land,
the most daring and sensational
achievement in the history of the CHE
ma drama 1000 people in this enor-
nous production, produced at cost eX-
'ceeding half a million dollars, and re-
quiring over two years in the making.
Nothing like it on earth. How did they
do it. Let's go. Two big days. Opera
House. August 18th and 18th.