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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-17

Continued From Page One.)
Chicago, maintains Mrs. King was
murdered, as no powder marks OF
burns were found around the
wound.
Gov. Beckett protests that
any intimatiOn from Chicago
that politics are hampering
justice is "a gratuitOus slai,-
der OF North Carolina"
Guns are no cuIiosities In this
part OF North Carolina. Their
oossil iities and capabilities are
thoroly appreciated.
Down by the lonely Blackwelder
sprins today | watched several
men from Concord, where the
Means family are a strong politi-
cal influence. e. thru the motions
that, according to the story o.
Castor Means. secretary and con-
fidential adviser to the dead
woman, MRS. King must have
made to have shot herself.
Say It's Possible.
The verdict Of the local experts
was that 1t was possible.
In direct contradiction is the
opinion of Capt. William A. Jones,
pistol expert of the New York po-
lice department. Assistant District
Attorney Swami of New York has
sent his best sleuths down here
to Solve certain phases of the
mystery.
Local Pride Hurt.
Capt. Jones, says smokeless
powder from a 32-calibre automa-
tic pistol would leave powder
marks and crinkle the hair up to
10 or IL inches, and a 25-calibre
automatic would leave marks on
the skin at the same distance.
CASTOR Means has declared
from the first that Mrs. King was
killed with a steel jacketed bullet
from a 25-calibre automatic.
Politics or no politics,
North Carolina passionately
resents the interference Of
New York and Chicago in
what It considers its private
affairs.> Concord stands by
: its coroner.
1t threatens to produce, III nee
sesary, an array OF authoritative
xeperts on firearms to give
blow for blow with the best talent
New York and Chicago can pro-
duce.
The subpoenaes summoning
witnesses to appear for the second
inquest Sept. "a had all been
served today. They include Mrs.
Maize c. Melville, the dead wom-
ans sister; all members of the
auto party present on the night of
the tragedy; Means, and Dry. the
farmer who heard the shot, and
the later's wife,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-17
NEW CRATER OPEN
IN MT. LASSEN?

ITtsS 1ShSe~
REDDING, CAL, Sept. IA
big eruption of Mount Lassen be-
gan at Sis a. m. today and for
two hours column OF dense
smoke issued from the volcano
and rose to height OF 10000
feet. Observers who have been
watching the activity of the noun
tain for three years believe that
today's eruption marks the OPEN
ing of a new vent In the noun
tain's crater.
Heretofore nearly all the erup-
lions have been from the main
crater, in Shasta county, but many
believe today's was from a new
crater In Lassen or Tehanla coun-
ties.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-17
GRAND JURY LOOKS
INTO BANK BOOKS

VuhHeu I'Fess EenSed Wfre.I
NEW YORK, Sept. 17.-Bank
accounts of Mrs. Maude King and
of Mrs. CASTOR Bullock Means were
taken before the grand jury inves-
tigating Mrs. Kings death today.
One of the Means accounts
shows a balance at one time $685.
900. Another, checking account
in trust company, shows with
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-17
GEN. KELEDINE TO
SUPPORT KERENSKY

LOS ANGELES. Sept. 17.-That
the quelling of Korniloff's rebel
lion in Russia is triumph of the
new democracy over a reactionary
movement Is the opinion OF Lin
coin Steffens, author, correspond
emit and champion Of radical re-
form, who is here on a lecture
tour today Steffens was In Petro-
grad during the Russian revolu-
ton and returned to the United
States recently.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-17
TRIUMPH FOR NEW
RUSS DEMOCRACY

(United Press Leased Wire.)
LONDON, Sept. 17.-Gen. Kali
edine, OF the Don Cossacks, has
telegraphed offering his support
to the provisional government, a
Petrograd dispatch received today
by the Evening" News asserted.
Kaledine is the last of the rebel
leaders to announce. submission
to Kerensky.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-17
Did Mrs. King
Kill Herself?
Especial TO The Times.)

Especial to The Times.)
CHICAGO, Sept. 17.-The
second will" of James G.
King, which would have given
his widow several million of
dollars worth of property,
has been declared by bankers
here to he "A forgery, 1t is an
nOunced today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-17
ORTING TO VOTE
ADDITIONAL LEVY

Orting will hold a special cleo
ton Saturday to authorize an adj
ditional two mill levy. The 10
mill levyeallowed by law. on the
valuation Of Orting property. will
lot furnish money enough 70 run
he. own.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-17
KERENSKY STEERING A
LLOYD GEORGE. COURSE

assembly, scheduled to meet Dec.
II.
The assembly's response to Ke-
rensky's first address will be fate
full in Russia's history.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-17
STATE COUNCIL MEETS HERE

STATE COUNCIL MEETS HIlRE
TAe lumber strike situation was
the chief topic under discussion
at meeting of the state council
of defense in the Tacoma Com
mercial club rooms Monday morn
ing. The council, met with DR..
James A. B. Scherer, in charge of
cooperative work by state ceun-
ellis.
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Win
8-HOuR POINT

on the job" was discussed and
agreed upon.
The |. w. w. plan to resume
work and to cease at the end of s
hours of work each day.
f. S. Grammer, chairman of the
Lumbermen's Protective League,
says the mill owners will not toll
crate this subterfuge and will not
permit men to return to work after
once quitting before the company's
prescribed hour.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

gone away with him.

gone away with him
Is that SO terrible, little book?
1t seems terrible to me now because
l do not think l was In love with him.
was battered by his romantic atten'
lions and perhaps would have grown
to love him-and then-we can see
nothing but tragedy for everyone had
Malcolm Stuart lived
Dick is slowly improving out here,
We were out for a long drive yester-
day and he stood 1t very we'll It is
pathetic to see how he depends upon
me. Yesterday, after we came back
from the ride he said, "Margie, won.
der II you remember that wild ride
we had the right before our wedding
remember it very well DEAR" Il
answered.
do you remember how exuitantly
you cried, I want to belong, want
TO belong as you clGng to me at the
door when left your"
II certainly do, Dick"
well, dear, the tables are turned.
Now, Margie, want to belong. want
to get nearer your soul than Tam. Ev-
er since that time when you found
that letter from Eleanor Fairlow you
have been far away from me and
whatever l do cannot bring you
nearer. Can't You take me again."
did not know what to say, little
book 70 rtruly my heart went out 10
Dick in that matenal love that every
woman has 70 rthe weak. / felt with
Amelie Rives who his said in a poem:
If | could have again that mad, mad,
moment.
When my walking eyes looked into
thine,
And found there what no vocie had
said to me,
I would give life indeed.
But, you see, little book, when love
dies it is gone as inevitably as is life
when death claims It. Poor old Mar
| gle! We had the fragrance of the
+, asphodel in. our nostrils, the sight
of paradise just beyond and Dick, in
turning to pick an earthly rose that
Haunted beside the road, carried rue
reluctantly with him cut of sight and
sound of the place forever more.
Am l more romantic than most wo.
men | wonder, little hook?
do not think so and yet il we all
wish and long for the days that are
dead, why is there not some way that
they can be brought back to US?
Nothing comes hack. Time does
not run in circles. No ones hand can
stay It's steady march toward the end
of the road. Tho love we Rugged TO
our hearts, once dropped beside the
road, cannot be picked up again, al.
though we may bewail our loss and
kiss again with tears"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05
W. ]. CLARK SAYS
THE CONDITIONS
were TERRIBLE"
Vital Organs All Wrong I'M
til Wentworth Went To
Work

This entirely new signed statement
commands attention:
For long time I have suffered
with pains in my chest, arms and legs
and was extremely nervous. NY
stomach and digestive organs were in
terrible condition. Had to use a
physic of some kind almost daily. Was
very weak and in rundown condi.
ton, and unable to work. Blood in bad
order. Gas formed on my stoach and
interfered with my heart action.
Could not get a good nights rest.
Would toss about.
After taking several bottles OF
Nerv-Worth these troubles have dis
appeared and I am gaining in strength
and vigor. l certainly recommend
Nerv-Worth as it is the only remedy
that did me permanent good.
W. ]. CLARK,
SO 18th ST., Wheeling.
Your dollar back at Cranes DruA
Store, Fairmont, II Wentworth does
not do for you what it did for Mr.,
Clark. !
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

1t was Mrs. Latimer's voice-easer
and pitifully anxious, it sounded-beg-
ging her to come at once Gu;4 act as
special companion at any price she
might see fit to ask, She was leaving
with her son for IN extended trip by
automobile through the mountains, and
he joined her in the hope that Miss
Laurence might be able to join then.
1t was several weeks later at little
mountain inn in the Adirondacks.
Madge had just returned from her daily
hike, and Stanley joined her as she
stood on the wide yeranda overlooking
the sweep of forest. She did not meet
his eyes. Somehow she felt as though
she could not trust herself while sna
told him the determination she had
come to that afternoon. She wanted
to give up the case, che said, and &c
back to hospital duty. She loved Mrs
Latimer, but she felt she must go.
But why?" he insisted. ooh, you
needn't answer. Do you consider my
making love to YOU an insult? Why
not let me go away instead, If it Is
that? Haven't l asked you to marry
me, and you've had the pleasure of re
fusing me several t1mes?"
Tears filled her eyes in sudden al.
ger
"oh, l think you're h6rrid. Do you
think care anything about your mon
ey? You treat me exactly as though
as though you were sure | couldn't
help but say yes, because you are such
prize in the matrimonial market"
He laughed.
Dear, you're all wrong. l find tina.
mothers little coup in Wall street
cleaned US out, instead of just sinking
few thousand. I'm going back to
work on salary in my uncle's office.
Don't you want to t:y to teach me how
to live on it properly? Make me your
last emergency case"
Madge did not even answer as she
smiled up at him, Somehow she felt
glad that her days Of probation were
really ended.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05
:: CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE ::

1 read Mollies letter to Dick all
except the part about Malcolm Stuart
How queer fate deals the cards for
US, little book. Dick has never for
one moment dreamed that Malcolm
Stuart and l were more than the
merest acquaintances and it is very
probable that he has had many friends
dear friends that know nothing
about.
wish no one would ever mention
Malcolm Stuart to me again, for truly,
little book, want to forget him.
think we make too much Of a fetch
Of remembering and mourning the
dead. would not dare say that to
anyone but you, little book, but
certainly believe that the kindest
thing we can do for our loved ones
is not to let their memories sadden
us.
Little book, sometimes think that
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05
WAR HISTORY SHOWS
PICTURES THAT TALK
Eloquent, Striking, Stirring
Coroplates Tell Grim
Story.

Just as it is better to be an eye.wit.
ness than reader OF an important
happening. so 1t is better to see the
actual illustrations caught on the cam.
era's unimpeachable record-but to
have these same illustrations in true
life colors is best OF all for they con.
stitute a permanent record
Pictures arriving from the war zone
Of Europe have lacked all along the
actual "eloquence" which a picture
worth while as a record of the truth,
and with the idea in mind the pub.
fishers embellished the famous vol.
ume, THE Nations at War;" with the
most deliberately executed engravings
from actual camera scenes in color.
To look on the rugged, scanned,
weather.tanned visage Of the passing
"Turco" brings one face to face with
the fact far better than pages OF writ.
ten description To see French dra-
goons,. gaily caparisoned in brilliant
scarlet, sweeping ahead over a long
grassy slope or to catch glimpse OF
the Prussian Guard In somber green.
ish-blue, armed cap.a.pie and helmet.
ed with shining steel, dauntlSssly
taking their station along the battle
line, is to enjoy the thrill of the grim
pageant Of war.
Handsome Grand Duchess Olga, the
Cars daughter, as Colonel of Hussars
determinedly inspecting "her regi.
ment" before it went to the firing
line; the German battle squadron Of
dreadnoughts with It's guardian Yep.
elin-all included among the score of
color plates in this wonderful book.
Abbots book contains nearly 600 &C.
tual Photographic reproductions Of
rarity and note, 42S pages Of blunt,
unwavering truth of the war maps,
charts and chronology. Although its
regular price is SO. it is offered to
readers by this newspaper at a big dis
count as explained N the Cash Dis
count Voucher printed elsewhere in
these columns daily.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

some of US never really understand
that we are alive, that our whole duty
is to the living. l want to realize
that when die all is over for me.
The drama is played and the curtain
is dropped forever Why should be
selfish and egotistical enough to want
those l have left behind to mourn for
me.
We should accept death as newt.
ably as we accept life. A parade Of
sorrow to me savors of hypocrisy and
l want no on to parade grief for me,
Although 1t almost broke my heart to
lose sonny, yet only to you, little book,
have ever said much about him and
have tried NEST conscientiously to
put him out Of my life.
In the same way am trying 70 for.
get Malcolmn Stuart. Sometimes /
am very sure that it was best, because
l am not sure that would not have
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

her MAIDS.
But the groom always appears in
his uniform, no matter what the hour
of the wedding may be. And If any
of the ushers are army men, there
is mixture OF service uniforms with
formal civilian dress.
Mrs. Characterization wore a gown
Of cream charmeuse made in long
princesse lines, with a square cut
neck, long tulle sleeves. a tunic front
and back or rare old rose point lace,
girdle of pearls, and court train
falling from the shoulders and EN-
broidered in silk. The veil was
bound closely above the brow with a
delicate wreath of orange blossoms.
Her bridesmaids made a gorgeous
setting for the bride, in frocks of
deep apricot colored organdie, and
large cream tulle hats tied with
streamers Of vivid blue tulle ribbon.
They carried boquets of field flow.
ers.
Among informal items of the most
fashionable war-weddings is the ap.
pearance of the family's favorite dog,
in this case magnificent setter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

The smartest So
c lie ty W a r
wedding OF the
fall took place at
Lasalle, H., when
Lieut.. w yne
Chatfeld Taylor
married Miss Ad
ele Blow. The
wedding was at
noon under the
towering trees OF
Deer Park, the
magnificent estate
of the brides Pc
rents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. George Pres
N Blow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

War-bride-tohe will like to know
that fashion in war weddings, as Sc
by society people, DEGREES the usua
conventional wedding gown for tn
bride, and flmy colored dresses 70
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

l IL cupfuls milk, water OF mixture
of both.
IL cake compressed yeast or dry
yeast, or
l IA cuptuls milk water or mixture
of obth.
Ia cupful liquid yeast.
IL teaspoonful salt.
l tablespoonful sugar.
l tablespoonful butter, If desired.
cupful corn meal.
3 cupfuls whole-wheat flour.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

Pour the water or water and milk
over the salt sugar and shortening.
When lukewarm add the yeast soften.
ed in Ia cupful Of lukewarm water,
add 3 cupfuls whole-wheat -four. Let
this rise until it doubles in bulk,
then add the corn-meal and allow to
rise again. Mold into loaves, allow
to rise again and bake As to 50 min.
utes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05
BY WlNoNA WILCOX.

CHICAGO. Sept. 4.-The military
wedding holds the attention of every
September bride
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-04-27

Your party frock may have high
walstllne, or normal wuistline Ga
little bit pinched in), or no waistline
at all. like the frock shown in the pic.
ture. Choose whichever style looks
best on your figure with the assurance
that It has the approval Of some world
famed costumer back Of It. The great
authorities seem to have agreed to dis
agree In the matter Of the waistline,
and each stands by his convictions.
But they are all agreed upon the sub
ject of nets as most desirable for aft
ernoon and evening dress.
The pretty dance frock shown in the
picture has double skirt Of net, one
Of them finished in points about the
bottom, bound with narrow satin rib
bon. Over this a second skirt Of net,
finished with border Of three rows
Of satin ribbon, is draped In double
points at each side and gathered into
the waistline.
The overbOdce is Of lace bound with
ribbon and fastens at the back. II is
finished at the top with border and
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-04-27
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH AID.
VlSES JOIN FIRST AID CLASS
Know How to Prevent Accidents q
Well as Render Aid

The State Board of Health is
advising every body as far as pos
sible to become a member of a
First Aid Glass of the American
Red Cross Society.
knowledge obtained by this
method is not only valuable
n case of war, says the Board,
but is of great benefit in the
home, in school or wherever sick
ness or accidents may happen.
Full information for organic
ing First Aid Glasses may be OBJ
tanned from the First Aid Divi-
sion, American Red Cross, Wash
ington D. C. After a class of not
less than A nor more than rs
members, the minimum age limit
being 16 years, have enrolled,
and the consent of a qualified
physician in active practice Sc
cured for a teacher, the president
or secretary of the class should
send the name of the physician
to the above address for approx
al, and should give full informa-
ton regarding the class that is
being organized. Then the class
roll and a catalogue of supplies,
also a circular of information will
be sent to the class president or
secretary. The class together will
bear the expenses which will be
$3.50 for an anatomical chart;
$500 for an instruction outfit,
and 80 cents each, plus postage,
for text books.
A Red Cross First Aid Course
consists of not less than ten lec-
lures and demonstrations of one
and a half hours duration each.
In most places physicians are
volunteering their services free
as instructors of these classes,
also as organizers. The text books
are arranged so that one lecture
will cover chapter and there
are various editions of text books
for various classes of individuals,
as Mems, Women's, Miners,
Police, Railroad and Industrial
editions.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-04-27
MANY Rldloulous Rellefs.

II is true, Of course. that o great
many ridiculous beliefs prevalent
among us are only half beliefs. The
l9 superstition, for example, retains
its vitality because of the large num-
Der Of people who find themselves at
various stages between the extremes
of positive belief and positive disbe-
lief with respect to 1t. Indeed. there
Is nothing more difficult than to de-
termine the real attitude Of the pub
lie mind toward prevalent populaf de-
lusions.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-04-27
Administrative Notice

Having qualified as Administrative Of
the estate off. ID. Medlin. deceased,
late of Halifax County, North Carolina,
this is to notify all persons having
claims against the estate of the said
deceased to exhibit them to the under
signed at Rosemary, North Carolina,
on or before the goth day of April,
1918, or this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery. All persons in
debted to said estate will please make
immediate payment,
(Signed) Mrs. LUcRETIA MEDLM,
Administrative of j. D. Medlin.
This goth day of April, 1917.
a2O.27- md ll.l8-25
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-04-27
DON'T STAY
GRAY

Darken your hair to the shade desired
with Mildredina Hair Remedy. This
new preparation is far superior to any
dye, gives glossy appearance to the
hair.
There is no danger of an itching or
poisoned scalp when you use Mildred
ina" for this simple preparation pos
lively contains no mercury. silver, zinc,
aniline, coal-tar products of their deriv-
atives. You just brush or comb it into
the hair and presto!-your gray hairs
instantly disappear Your hair is a
beautiful and uniform color through
out the ends are as dark as the balance
had you have any shade desired from r
light brown to black. Just moments
touching up once week and no one
can ev, detect it.
No rubbing, or washing off-No fad
ing.
Mildredina Hair Remedy is not dye.
We will send free sample If you will
enclose l0c to cover postage and pack
ing to convince you just how much
superior it is to all so-called dyes, stains
etc. The Mildred Louise Co., Boston,
Mass. For sale by Roanoke Pharmacy
and Rosemary Drug Co. a13-27-m ll.a
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-04-27

suspenders Of crepe geOrgette and at
the bottom with little silk balls. The
dress IL worn over slip Of taffeta.
Among new models In net there are
some having underpetticoats Of net and
crepe instead Of silk, and the effect Is
wonderfully soft. Net in two colors,
hemstitched together, provides some
novel effects In draperies and a favor
lite combination is paprika, or tomato
red, and white. The dress pictured Is
all In white with silver ribbon In bind
Ing and border and In the ball trim.
ming. but the same idea Is carried out
successfully with colored ribbons on
white net. The silk underslip might be
in a tint instead of white.
A coarse-meshed silk lace, used In
the bodice, stretches sufficiently to &C
commodate itself to the lines Of the
figure, and may be REINFORCED with Q
lining Of net or crepe georgette.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-04-27

The use of Usage orange for making
dyes promises to be extensive. The
forest produsts laboratory is making
a census which shows that the supply
Of the wood is more than ample to
meet present needs.