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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-13

George Brown IS having lot more
dirt thrown on his lots on east Wilson
Avenue, to level them up.
Ed Kraus motored to Ness County,
last week on business. He reports
plenty of feed for stock there.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-13

The Senior Class gave the High
School an apron and overall socisl
last Friday evening, admission nine
cents. After the social the Seniors
took the proceeds and bought water
melons on which they feasted
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-08

came aware that the little cross eyed
man was bowling and beaming radiant
ly before her,
May be allowed. said Olaf van
Noord. who stood beside him. Ito pre-
sent my friend Mr. Gianapolis. my
dear Miss Cumberly?"
Helen Cumberly found herself com
PEELED to acknowledge the introduc-
lion. although she formed an imme-
date. instructive distaste for Mr.. Clan
apolis But he made such obvious at
Temps to please and was so really en-
tertaining talker that SHE unbent TO
ward him little. His admiration
too, was unconcealed. and no pretty
woman. however great her common
sense. is entirely admiration proof.
do you not think Our Lady of the
Poppies remarkablei" said Gianapolis
pleasantly.
Il think replied Denise Ryland, to
whom also the Greek had been pre-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-08

sired to 60 for years and hope to go
some day"
''In Smyrna you may see such rooms
possibly in Port Said. certainly in
Cairo. In Constantinople-yes But
perhaps in Paris. and-who knows?-
Sir Richard Burton explored Mecca.
but who has explored London?'
Helen Cumberly watched him Gu
riously.
'You excite my curiosity" she said
Don't you think" turning to Denise
Ryland. .'he is most tantalzing?''
Denise Ryland distended her nostrils
Scornfully
He is telling fairy tales she de-
clared. He thinks we are silly"
ION the contrary" declared Clan
apolis, Il fatter myself that am too
good judge of character to make that
mistake"
Helen Cumberly absorbed his entire
attention. In everything he sought to
claim her interest, and when, ere TAX
ing their departure. the girl and her
friend walked around the studio to
view the other pictures Gianapolis was
the attendant cavalier. and, so we'll as
one might judge in his case, his. glance
rarely strayed from the piquant beau
ty of Helen.
When they departed it was Champ
oils and not Olaf van Noord who es-
corted them to the door and down
stairs to the street. The red lips Of the
Eurasian smiled upon her circle Of
adulators. but her eyes-her unfathom-
able eyes-followed every movement of
the Greek
CONTINUED next week
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-08

sented by Olaf van Noord. that it in
dicates-a Observation-Disclosures on
the part Gifts creator"
1T is a technical masterpiece" re-
piled the Greek, smiling, "but hardly
a work of imagination. for you have
seen the original-of the principal fig
ure. and'-he turned to Helen Cum
berly-"one need not go very far east
for such an interior as that depicted :
what" Helen knitted her brows
prettily. "You do not suggest that such
an apartment actually exists either
east or west?"
Gianapolis beamed radiantly
'You would perhaps like to see such
an apartments" he suggested.
Il should, certainly" replied Helen
Cumberly mot even in a stage set
ting have | seen anything like it."
You have never been to the east?"
Never. unfortunately. have de-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-08
SYNOPSIS

Henry Ieroux, novelist. is visited by a
strange woman, bordering on collapse.
who is murdered in his fat while he had
gone to summon his friend, DR. Cumberly.
Detective Inspector Dunbar is summon
"a and questions Leroux, DR.. Cumberly
his daughter, Helen, and Mr.. Excl, q
friend. Mrs LerouX is away, supposedly
visit.
Caster Max, famous French detective,
arrives disguised and under false name
to ASST t in the case. On the way he meets
Denise Ryland, friend Of Mrs. Leroux and
whom she was supposed to be visiting
Denise disabuses Helen on this point
soames had secured employment with
Leroux through Greek, NJ. Gianapois
acting for a mysterious Mr.. King, He is
subsidized.
Soames had acted as a go-betWeen and
d spy upon Mrs. Leroux, delivering mail
for her when absent to Gianapolis.
soames, after escaping from Leroux's
fat, is regularly employed by Mr.. King
through Gianapolis as attendant IN the
nninm Joint.
Dunbar suspects the butler, Soames who
has suddenly disappeared. Helen recog-
nizes the dead woman as an acquaintance.
Mrs. Vernon
Dunbar visits Mrs. vernon Solicitor
and learns that Vernon, recently dead,
had quarreled with his wife on account of
her occasional disappearances.
Max calls upon Cumberly, reveals his
identity and discloses the workings of Il
international opium syndicate controlled
BY Mr. King and tells that Mrs. LerouX IS
q victim.
Through Cumberly Max obtains an in
M1ln9S.
NJ r., who is addicted to the opium habit
Denise and Helen attend tea IN an
artists studio and meet Gianapolis and
Mahara, a girl secretly connected with Mr.
Kings establishment.
Continued from last week.
me iady O. tic tiger skins was sur
rounded by an admiring group Of un-
usuals, and Helen, who had turned
again to the big canvas. suddenly be-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-08
CONGREGATIONAL NOTES

The union cottage prayer meeting
will be held at the home of A. w.
Land Wednesday Mar. l4th, at $50
a. m
The Ladies Aid society will hold
its next meeting Thursday OF next
week, March IS at 2:3O p m, usual
place.
During Lent the subjects under
consideration at the midweek sery-
ices will have some bearing on the
Christ life and its teachings.
At next Sunday evenings service
the subject will be continu alton of
last Sunday evenings subject,
"Some Successful Failures. !"
What's the matter with the Who
So Eyer class? Sure sign of spring
when that class seems to revive
About so in attendance last Sunday.
One new member was received in
to the church last Sunday morning.
Miss Leighton Stevens comes to US
from Madison. We are glad indeed
to welcome her into our church.
The offering at next Sunday
mornings service is to be used f
church educational purposes. It
has been suggested that church
members place IN their Mar. II en-
velopes just twice the amount usu-
ally placed there, in which case it
will be divided and half will go for
this special purpose and the other
half for the regular church expendi-
lures.
The c. E. society are to have
sociable Saturday evening, March
10th. Meet at the church al 7
o clock where there will be slel2hs
wa ting to take you out to the home
Of Oscar Mallberg. The boys will
furnish the rigs and the girls the
ed"-crea potatoes, weinere,
sandwiches, coffee, Mary AIMS and
pickles. Lots of fun after you get
there.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-08

came off and themachine rolled com
pletely over twice, coming to a stop
right side up, and with both men
still in it. Mr.. Griffin suffered
broken arm, and his nose was badly
smashed. While his injuries are
very painful, they are not serious.
His companion escaped unhurt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-08
Home Culture Club
March 18th

Hostess, Mrs. L. Davidson
Lesson: Peru-Mellendo and Are
quipa Leader, Mrs. Cora Stiles
Peru: Cusco and the land of the
Incas
Empire, Kings and people
Religion, government and education
Leader, Mrs. Louie Fuller
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-08
Clarence Griffin in Auto
Accident

Clarence Griffin, formerly of Mann
Valley, narrowly escaped death in an
automobile accident at Muscatine,
Ia, last Saturday, when the car in
which he and another gentlemen
were riding turned turtle. A wheel
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-08

X
BAPTIST CHURCH
1000 Sunday school.
11:0O-Regular preaching service.
6:30-B. Y. P. u.
7:3O-Regular evening service.
i
CONGREGATIONAL
Morning service 1890
Sunday school 11:45
Christian Endeavor $50
Evening service 7:30
A cordial welcome is extended to
all to attend.
Midweek service, Wed. eve. Feb
8, 1880
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-08
BOYn

SWAMI daughter was born at
Hope hospital, this city, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest O. Swan, Of Minneapo-
lis, Mar 3, 1917. Mrs. Swan was
formerly Miss Grace Wears Of this
city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-08
At The Churches
SWEDISH MISSION

SWEDISH MISSION
Service in Mann Valley at 300 p.
m. and in the City church at 1920 a.
m. Wednesday evening 1880 prayer
meeting.
F. n. FRIBERG, Pastor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-08
Card Of Thanks

To our friends and the members
Of the Eastern Star we wish to ex.
tend our thanks and grateful appre-
citation for the many tokens of love
and sympathy expressed to US in the
loss of a loving wife, mother, daugh-
ter and sister.
John A. HaddoW
NOrval Haddow
Mrs. w. FL. Williams and family
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-08

KUENNING this city, March 3,
1917, to Professor and Mrs. A. c..
Kuenning, son.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22
WHAT AND WHY Across the Line in CANADA

Is he population OF Canada
Roughly is given scant soooooo the population In i9ll
7,2O6,643 --.~-=-
How there Of the French Canadians.
More than 100000, mostly in Quebec province
How Austrians and Germans7
About
What Is the stronghold OF unonism and sentiment?
Western Canada.
Who Is the leader the unionss?
Sir Robert Borden Canadian premier.
Who is the leader the Frencin-( anadians?
Wlfed the orator and shrewdes
politician in the Dominion.
What is the French-Canadian attitude toward the war?
They have little interest in It, refuse generally to participate
and bitterly opposed conscrpton to the extent OF
openly threatening civil war and secession
What Iaurier's conscription?
the He opposed to
conscrption at least without referendum But he has been
governments conduct of the
acknowledging French-Canadans
have responded the call he bames to large
the selection of recruiting speakers who did not under
stand his people.
Is liberal party a unit
Far All lines largely with the
his leadership of the old
have to the in support of the
Who the French Canadians?
They practically all Roman Catholics and include many
members religious orders expelled They speak
French almost exclusively and the language question In the
much trouble the
French English taught in Quebec
there always trouble other being sighted
What Canadian enlments this war?
with fourth total Canadian
ltion furnished only about 10000 or the first 100000
fighting Canadians in France only 1000
Why the participation In this war?
There The French-Canadan is simple
religious takes little interest the
outside world He is proGerman If he has sympa
And he less proFrench. He regards France
ae country which is being punished for its sins while he
practically
France for 200 He is much less proCanadan than
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22

The alleged confession of j. E..
Casey, Auburn switchman, charg-
ing S. l.. Graham, boss of Casey's
switching crew, with killing Will
liam Applestiel, night Waterman
at the Auburn transfer shed,
Wednesday night, and disclosures
of whisky ring doing business
on scale almost rivaling that of
the Billingsleys, are the two sem
sational developments in the APP
plestiel murder case Saturday.
Graham, lodged in the King
county jail, Is formally charged
with murder in the first degree.
Casey is held as a witness, as is
John Porria, alleged to be the
driver of the automobile which
figured in the case.
Meanwhile Sheriff Stringer and
his deputies are bending every ef-
fort to round up the booze clique
that chose Auburn as its base of
operations.
U. s. Agents Busy
A new actor-Uncle Sam-has
entered the case. While the gov
eminent is primarily interested in
Experiencing violators Of the
Reed amendment the aid of its
trained operatives has been lent
the county in hunting down the
slayers of Applestiel.
Information obtained by Sheriff
Stringer and the government
agents is of such startling nature
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22
RUNNING DOWN
BIG BOOZE RING

that new arrests are expected with
in few hours.
That the county grand jury now
in session, as well as the federal
grand jury, to be called, will probe
the entire case seems certain.
Freight Oars Looted
Evidence is in the hands Of Of
ficers that enormous quantities OF
liquor, valued at thousands of dol
lars, have been stolen from
freight cars at Auburn within the
last few months. Members of the
whisky ring chose Auburn as the
base of their operations, chiefly
because of its proximity to Taco
ma and Seattle.
Trucks and lighter automobiles
were used In carting away the
liquor to a cache, whence II could
be run in" to Tacoma and Seat
tie as the opportunity offered.
. That Casey and Graham, az
members Of Northern Pacific
switching crew at the Auburn
transfer, had ample opportunity to
give information to the bootleg
gers regarding cars loaded with
liquor, or. IL need be, pilfer a car
themselves, Is the belief of of.
ficials. Casey's alleged confession
in part bears out the sheriff.
Wholesale forgeries of liquor
permits for druggists are shown
In information in the possession OF
the King county sheriff.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22
Win Thanks
of Halifax

The amount wired Saturday to
Halifax for the relief of the
stricken city brought the Tacoma
Halifax relief fund up to about
$4,000. One hundred bundles OF
clothing will be sent.
A message of thanks to Taco
ma from Halifax has been re-
ceived by the relief committee
here. 1t says:
Halifax, N. S., Dec. 20, 1917.
81. V. c. Taylor, Chairman Re-
lief Committee, Tacoma, Wash. |:
Relief committee deeply appreci-
ates very generous preliminary
financial contribution of $4,000
thru New York. Please convey to
all citizens our sincere thanks.
"R. T. McILREITH,
Chairman Relief Committee,
Halifax. N. s."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22

Friday to Nathaniel A. Windsor
and Wanda Kettner of Tacoma;
to Otis A. Lowe of Tacoma, and
Mozelle McManaway of Charlotte,
N. c.; to Fred Jacob Radthe and
Charlotte Vivian Whitehead of
Eureka. Cal; to William II.
Handley and James kanovan of
Dupont; to Charles Patterson and
Ethel Radebaugh of Enumclaw;
to Eben o. Peterson of Richvale
and Rosa Nyquist of Tacoma; to
Chris Mortensen and Sophia r.
Vogneld of Tacoma; to Berent
Hayden and Nellie Opdal OF Ia
coma; to Lawrence +. Linn and
jeanette Walker OF Tacoma; to
#. ID. Jonoson of Tacoma and
Mrs. A. G. Morrison of Puyallup;
to John O'Brien and Virginia II.
Spencer of San Francisco; to
Henry G. Steele and Ruth Bench
ley OF Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22
GUN MAN
BLAMES
CROZIER
tUnitea Press Leased wire.,


WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. ~.
Responsibility for odnance and
rifle shortage in the American
army was laid on Gen. Crozier.
chief OF ordnance, today by Col.
Isaac Lewis. inventor Of thu
Lewis machine gun, In testimony
before the senate military affairs
committee.
General Crozier Is responsible,
more than any other man, for
the obsolete equipment and the
lack of any equipment OF the
army" said Lewis.
In a dramatic declaration that
America Is not fighting the bat
tie OF the allies, but the battle OF
America, Lewis declared that ite
a shame and an outrage" that
American troops abroad have to
beg artillery from France, al
ready near bankruptcy and blsd
white"
Not o Fair Trial.
The former West Pointer, who
saw his machine gun rejected BY
the American department and as-
cepted as one of the pet weapons
Of the allies. told the COMMITTEES
his gun never received fair trial
here.
I'm not here to tell the story
of the Lewis gun in great de-
TAIL" said Col. Lewis. TITS tell
ing Its own story today, on every
battlefield in Europe. The only
Zeppelins that the British have
brought down were brought down
by Lewis guns"
"Fooling Government"
Gun manufacturer sponsoring
the Browning gun are "fooling the
government" A. r. Borie Of the
Savage Arms Co. told the COM
mittee. oBrie's company makes
the Lewis gun, adopted by the
allies.
The Browning gun looks good
enough on paper. he testified. but
The Christmas rush. out OF New
"Mr. Hansen, of the Colt Co..
who testified before you that guam
tity delivery OF the Browning gun
is to begin soon, is mistaken. In
my opinion. All the manufac-
turers who think they will soon
begin producing Browning guns
In large quantities are going to
fall down."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22
ASK COUNTY
PROTECTION
FROM FLOOD

In resolutions passed late Fri
day, the county commissioners are
asking the county attorney for an
opinion whether the commission
ers can legally create improve
ment district to protect property
along the banks Of the PPuyallup
river from flood damage.
The resolutions were the re-
suit of many complaints made to
the commissioners Of damage to
lowlands in the upper Puyallup
valley. The commissioners have
been asked to build jetties and
clear the channel of the river.
II improvement districts can
not be legally created, the CON-
missioners have agreed to secure
proper legislation at the next Sos
sion Of the legislature.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22
Advertise With
Reverse English

Omitted Press Leased Wire.)
NEW YORK, Dec. 22-The rail-
ways want you to stay home dur
ing the holidays unless you have
to travel for business reasons.
The Pennsylvania railroad. II
an advertisement published herr
today under the heading An Ap-
peal to the Travelling Public" mr..
gently requests that "as an aOt o.
patriotism, pleasure travel during
the holiday period be Suspended.
and that railroad travel b. volun-
tarily restricted to necessary trips
on affairs Of business"
The Christmas rush QUITO ( New
York to the West and South We
unprecedented today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22
CAN'T DETERMINE
FISH PRICES YET

Charles Hebberd, state food ad-
ministrator, has decided that the
price of fresh fish in this state
cannot be determined definitely
until the question has been set
tied by the national food admins
tration and the food control
board of Canada. A tentative
basis for prices has been estab-
lished by wholesale men on the
coast.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22
ENLISTED MEN
MAYGET OUT
US. SPRUCE

Men enlisted in tho forest
service of the army may be sup
piled to lumbermen unable to
obtain labor for getting out gov
eminent airplanes spruce and
fir, according to the statement
made by Col. Brice P. Disque to
200 West Coast Lumber associa-
ton members at the Tacoma ho-
tel Friday afternoon.
Col. Disque, a signal corps Off
Ger. has been placed In charge OF
the production of airplane stock
for the government, with offices
In Portland.
Germany in the past laid in a
huge supply of our spruce" he
said. 1T is up to us now not to
let Germany beat us with our own
material"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22
HANS EVERS
SIGNS UP 16

Hans Evers, American (for-
merly German by accident OF
BIRTH appointed himself a Red
Cross membership committee of
one this week and sold 16 men,
berships among Construction Co
employees at Camp Lewis.
Evers, is a newspaper agent at
the camp and is regarded by those
who know him as a real patriot.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22

One OF the interesting coming
social events is the dance to sbe
given by the Tacoma club Of tht.
University of Washington at the
Tacoma hotel, Dec. 27. This IL
their annual dance and an invita-
ton is extended tot the college
men at Camp Lewis to come and
renew their old friendships.
The annual Christmas entertain
ment of Commencement lodge No.
7, X. of p, and the farewell APP
pearance of Santa Claus will take
place Wednesday evening, Dec. 26.
There will be the usual Christmas
tree preceded by a good musical
program. All mmbers are urged
to bring their children, az the
event is for the Riddles. Tho play
"Virginius" will be presented.
Marriage licenses were issued
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22
SANDBERG LAWYER
SUES FOR A FEE

Attorney Charles r. sReevet
thru Attorney Homer T. Bone
has brought suit for an attorneys
fee of 1880 for representing
Mrs. Matilda Sandberg in divorce
suit against Peter Sandberg. II
is alleged payment of fee prom
ised was dropped after a recon
citation between the couple.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22
BIG SUCCESS

1.-TWO Hours Off," given q
the Tacoma theater Friday nfen1
BY 81. Monica's guild for the 49,.
TT Of the Red Cross. wae ~
SUCCESS.
Each Of the 10 numbers q IL
show made : hit The DorGcfu
anoe viii b repeated q The IT.
coma Saturday evening.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22

Thomas Edison Sloane sleeps
about IL hours and maps in the
afternoon. II he inherited any of
his grandpa's knack of getting
along on almost no sleep, he
hasn't shown 1t yet.
Thomas Is shown in this pic
ture with his mother. Mrs. John
Eyre Sloane, daughter OF Thomas
A. Edison. He's gazing down the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22

DEMAND WAR

BUENOS AIRES, Dec. %. -
German-owned properties are un-
der heavy guard, police reserves
patrolling all down town streets
and deep undercurent of hostil-
ity against Germany by street
crowds, we're visible evidences to-
day of how Buenos Aires has been
stirred by the latest Luxburg rev.
Citations.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22

street wishing daddy or grandpa
would come.
Thomas has big interest in
the war. Not only does II keep
grandpa away more than ever.
but 1t takes a lot of his daddy's
time too. Sloane is engaged in
war work in Washington and Mrs.
Sloane and Thomas are spending
the winter there.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22

be honor guests of As members Of
the Fergus County War Relief as
ISOLATION It big dinner In the
Elks' club ut 6 o'clock Friday
night. There will be turkey and
all the trimmings. The Mon
tanans arrived in Tacoma Friday
night
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22
CHRISTMAS DINNER
FOR MONTANA MEN

Folks back home have brought
Christmas dinner to $50 Fergus
county, Mont. national army men
at Camp Lewis. The soldiers will
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22

The College of Puget Sound Red
Cross unit will not meet next Mon
day as usual, but will meet Thurs
day afternoon, Dec. 81. Two more
sewing machines are needed, and
IL any woman has one she can
spare, the unit will be glad to get
IL.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-22

An excellent program Of music,
speaking and Christmas tree,
with gifts to the soldiers. has
been arranged for the Christmas
entertainment for the soldiers to
be given by the Sons and Daugh-
tiers OF Norway lodges at Eagles
hall, 18th and IL ST., Dec. 20. The
program will start at 8 p. III. Re-
freshments will be served from 6
to 8. The public is invited.
The committee in charge in
cludss: Theo, Jestin, N. N. Hage-
ness. T. J. Lee, Carl Berg, Mrs. l..
P. Larson, Mrs. G. Gunderson,
Mrs. o. Colbo, Mrs. l.. Valstad, b.
L. Kirkebo, G. A. Stengerson, N.
Gjerstad, l.. l.. Furseth, Mrs. o. M.
Oolbo, Mrs. Granstrom, Mrs. A.
Holingstad, Mrs. Langsets, Mrs.
Morris Onstad.