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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-30
SWING LANCE

The marriage Of Miss Mae De Lange and
Lieutenant !. Truman Swing. T. S y, took
place very quietly this afternoon at the
Church of the Saviour Thirty-elEhth and
Chestnut streets. at $50 O'Clock The Rev
Robert Johnson performed the ceremony
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-30
RELIGIOUS BREVITIES

The Rev Daniel E. weiele, pastor Of the
riendly Church, sixteenth and Jefferson streets.
who has returned from Chicago, where he has
the General synod OF the Evangelical Igutheran
Church, viii preach tomorrow on The Pro-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-30

The, : o'clock Sunday sfternocn ssryicss At
Thirteenth street below Spruce. will be dis
continued through July and August. There will
rector, Rev. David NJ. Steele will preach.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-30

George Long will preach in the lnAsmuch
morrow night He viii take for his toptc.
Open-air service Will be held in front Of the
mission house al ! 10 o clock. fea ture OF which
will be singing by the converts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-30

REV JOHN NOckhfDGE. ID d.. nnuirI
s,0O A m-fiolY onmnenlon.
I'D 90 a m.--Hoiy CornIuuninn win HaInna
wssE5sss - :, - fSiia,y 81 - I, =
stfasFs.s slrsxc eslssna
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-30
SEVERAL ENGAGEMENTS
PROVE OF INTEREST

Mr.. and Mrs. william Woodbridge Noble,
Of az West Mt Airy avenue, announce the
engagement OF their daughter, Miss Eleanor
Noble. TO Mr.. GeOfrey Hawley. son Of Ar,
and Mira Warren A. Hawley. OF Chestnut
Hill Mr.. HawIey is at the ambulance
training camp in Allentown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. David r.. williams over
leigh, BAla announce the engagement OF
their daughter. Miss Emile DnNAl WiiiiamE'
70 Mr.. John Hopkins. OF Philadelphia
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. william Dayton Phillips
ei the Hamilton announce the engagement
ef their daughter, Miss. Gertrude Phillips
70 Mr. John Guy Hallowell, son OF Mr. and
Mrs., Frederick Fralsy Hall0weil, OF WAYNE.
tr Hallowell Is 4 member OF the First ciy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-30
I.uthsran

AT THE FRIENDLY CHURCH
IAN and IeneraOn ste. W
DANIEL. E. WElGL.E. Pastor.
Bible school. 0ab q. m.
Morning seryfoe, IL O'clock
the General Synod al chieAEo."
OPENING OF series o. union services a. tha
Memorial RAptist Church. Broad aud MaHltf
streets ~ 7.ah y.
Speaker Hon, William H. Berry.
choir OF sixteen voices,
Patriotic service,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-30
RELIGIOUS NOTICES
baptist

baptist
CHESTNUT STREET .BAFrIsr cHURoH
Chestnut St west Of 10th st.
GEORGE d. ADAMS, ID. D, Pastof.
Nah Z. R.m.-Rr0the rhood nf A. and y.
1890 a m. & 7;4b y. m.--Worship and Har1uon.
so D. m.-Bible School
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-30

o. "Christlanity and pemoersey' will be the
subject Gf the Rev Edwin Hey Dsk's sermon
and Mount Vernon streets tomorrow Doctor
Dplk will preach at II o clock.
Doctor Delk has been appointed By doyernoF
Brumbaugh as one OF the states neprsAantatiEee
held In Louisville Ky. In the fsn n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-30

Men OF the cookmsn Methodist ERisospal
Church will have Charge OF the North Hralrh
Y NJ C. A. meeting Tomorrow afternoon AZ
pclock This Rev. Richard Radcliffe, pastor o.
the Goodman Church. will deliver an Rddraar
Mrs. r. NJ Rorndatfer and John, ,petterer VII
sing George r. Davis and Russell johnson. of-
hcers Of the Cookman Mems Bible Class. Will
take part in the services,
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

mat means RED Egan must surely
have seen him.
The next moment the man with his
arm In a sling had thrown the band
age aside and was running towards
the window that opened on the fire.
escape landing.
On that narrow ledge Of sheet-metal,
wedged in between the window sash
and the escape railing, a terrific com
bat was already taking place. Before
Legar could get the window open the
Laughing Mask, by an adroit 1iu-jltsu
movement Of the body, succeeded in
pinning the winded Red Egan down on
the hre-escape platform. But already
a second sentry Of Legar's was swarm
ing up the narrow metal stairway,
and all the attention Of the man in
the mask had to be directed towards
bis new adversary.
Il was while countering tho on
slaught Of this second enemy that the
Laughing Mask became conscious OF
still another point Of attack. For as
he fought there, on his knees, astride
the painting form Of Red Egan, an iron
claw reached viciously out over the
window sill behind him, and fixed It.
self In his shoulder. The next mo
ment he was being hauled bodily in
through the open window.
Ready hands were there to take pos
session Of that battered and breath
less captive.
"Put him in that chairl" exultantly
commanded Legar.
NOW what'll we do with him?" de-
manded the painting Red Egan.
Leave him to me-" announced Le-
gar, studying his captive out of mar
rowed and sinister eyes. Then the
man with the iron claw stepped slow
ly and studiously closely to the chair
in which the helpless Laughing Mask
sat, for the light in the room was none
too clear.
$50 you're the man Of mystery, are
youl You're the hero who keeps a
dead wall between him and the world,
ehi Well, my valiant hero, wen soon
put your visor upl"
williamsburg Sadie, with her mouth
slightly agape, stood halfway between
the chair and the wall, watching the
manGwith the iron claw rs he exulted
over his enemy. She watched Legar's
hand as 1t reached out to the mask OF
yellow cloth and tore It v~iciously from
the face which It had concealed.
Then a scream, short Dlt high
pitched, burst from her startled lips
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23
SYNOPSIS.

On Windward Island Paiidorl lntriEues
Mr9- Golden into an appearance OF evil
which causes Golden to capture and tor
ture The Italian by branding his face and
crushing his hand. PalidOn floods the is
liant and kidnaps GOiden'a little daughter
Margery. Twelve years later In New York
q Masked One rescues Margery from Le-
gar and takes her to her fathers home,
whence she IN recaptured. Margery's
mother fruitiessly implores Golden 70 ind
their daughter. The Laughing Mask
again takes Margery away from Legar.
LoRar sends 70 Golden a warning and n
demand for a portion OF the chart Of
Windward Island. Margery meets her
mother. The chart 10 lost In a fight be-
tween Manley and one OF Legar's hench-
men, but r. recovered by the Laughing
Mask. Count Da Espares figures In a
dubious attempt TO entrap Legar and
claims to lave killed him.. Golden's house
10 dynamited during a masked bail. Le-
gar escapes but Ia Espares Is crushed In
the ruins. Margery rescues the Laughing
Mask from the police. Manley n Mar
gerry not Indifferent to his love. He W.
her from Mauki's poisoned arrows. Nan
10y plans a mock funeral which fails TO
accomplish the desired purpose, the cap
ture Of the Iron Claw and his gang. Mar
gerry r. saved from death AZ the hands OF
The Iron Claw by the Laughing Mask. An
attempt by the Iron Claw to blow Up the
OsMara cottage is frustrated IN the nick
OF time.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

10 me driver Of q mysterious ilmou-
sine, which seemed 70 be casually en-
gagged in following his own move
ments.
Follow that taxicab," he com
manded his driver as he leaped into
tho still-moving AR.
The man I'm the limousine sat tense
and silent, watching the flight for
mile after mile. Then, realizing that
II was taking them beyond the bounds
Of the city Itself. he drew shut the
Bide-blinds OF his car. reached under
the seat and took from its hiding
place a japanned tin box, remarkably
similar to an actors makeup box.
Balancing this on his knees. he first
removed his mask of yellow cloth,
adjusted a small folding mirror to
the box lid. and busted himself with
the assortment Of pigments and cosmet-
les Of the makeup putty therein con-
tanned. The clearlined face which
hrst gazed into the folding mirror
slowly but Enthusiastically became con-
verted into something repellant to the
eye.
The next moment the limousine
came to a stop at the roadside.
THAT taxicab has Just turned in at
the Bellaire inn" the well-trained driv-
er called back to his master.
80 l notice. And that's the place,
I'll wager, where Legar himself is
trying to keep under cover"
There's the woman herself, run
ming up the steps," announced the
driver.
$50 I also observe. And under the
circumstances, / think It would be
best for you to slip after her. as quiet
ly and quickly as you can"
yes, siri"
"Then come back to the car and re-
port to me the number Of the room
she asks for. Find out the number,
whatever happens. For in that room,
l imagine, we're going to encounter
our old friend Of the Iron Claw"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23
THIRTEENTH EPISODE
The Hidden Face.

Enoch Golden looked at the heavy
shadows about his daughters eyes.
Then he seated himself heavily in the
armchair which she had so abstract
eddy turned about for him.
"Margery," he said with an effort
at sternness, ARE you still worrying
about that young Manley7"
For a moment or two the girl re-
NAMED silent.
Il can't help It, father" she finally
acknowledged. And she further dis
eomfted her howning parent by a
suspicion OF tears In her downcast
eyes.
"But ! don't believe David Manley is
any more dead than l ami" the old
millionaire finally and stoutly as
~Beverated.
Then why has there been no word
Of him, no trace Of him, since the
night Of that awful explosion?"
This question, apparently, vas not
an easy one to answer. But Enoch
Golden was not to be lightly dis
Buaded from his task OF consolation.
"T1l tell you what l believe, my
girl. I believe everything's all right,
no matter what you think. Every
things going to come out all right.
Before the week is out, II what the po-
lice tell me is true, we're going to
have this man Legar safe behind the
prison bars where he belongs. What's
troubling me more than David Manley,
Just now, is the problem OF this
Laughing Mask person. l had nothing
less than a deputy commissioner call
me up this morning, for the authori-
ties down in Center street are con.
WINGED Of the fact this Laughing Mask
would be a better haul than even
Legar himself. They claim to have
q clear record against him, and in ten
minutes I've got to face a delegation
from the detective bureau and tel
them for the twentieth time just how
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

arm, she noticed, was carried in q vol
luminous white cotton sling.
Didn't l tell you to keep away from
this dump?" he wrathfully reminded
her.
We'll, l didn't come because l want
ed tot" was the others retort.
What's wrong?"
"Everything's wrongl Old Golden
had a bunch of flatties in his house,
and that Laughing Mask boob
s~quealed on me to the bunch. So l
had to beat It"
Legar swung about on her.
"And you beat It straight here, in
open daylight, leaving a paper-chase
trail at your heels!" There was rage
In his voice.
Il tell you / left no trail. I've got
my own scalp TO take care OF. And II
I've taken a chance to beat 1t up here
and put you wise. 1t seems to me
there's more than this grouch-talk
comm to mel"
Then. for the love OF heaven, wom-
an. don't boiler 80 the whole house
will hear you! Speak quietly"
A one-sided smile played about the
hardened face Of that worldly wise
young oma
II guess you're kind o. losin' your
nerve" she CONTEMPORARY an
nounced.
Listen to me. my girl. I've been at
this game longer than you have. and
I've learned there are times when
even walls have ears"
The woman laughed.
"Then you'd better get earmuffs on
that window sill. for I've got a bunch
It's
Her voice died away at the same
moment that the smile vanished from
her face.
Don't turn around" she said in q
sudden startled whisper as she looked
down at her feet. "For there's a mans
face starin' in at that window now"
Legar remained motionless.
what face2' he quietly asked.
"Its the man In the Laughing
Kask!" was che whispered response.
Legnr continued to stare at her. still
motiOnless.
''That means he came up BY the nre
eacaDa." moditated the fugitive "An'
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

For what she stared at seemed more
like a charnelhouse cadaver than a
human face
And Legar drew back at the sight
of those loathsome features. He
backed slowly away, staring at that
face, until he came to the electric but
ton set in the wall. He reached out
to switch on the electrolier. for the
struggle on the ~ire-escape landing had
left a curtain hanging half over the
window, and this made the light un-
certain. But even as Legar lifted his
finger to the switch a sudden knock
sounded on the door Of the
Both Red Egan and the woman
turned mutely to Legar. And as they
looked, the knock was repeated, loud
er than before.
Lock him in that closet" was the
Iron Claws whispered command.
"And throttle him at the first soundl'
Legar, who had already crossed TO
the door that opened into the hall,
waited there until the closet door had
been locked and shut.
He found a chambermaid standing
there.
els there anything the matter. sir2'
she asked in genuine alarm.
THE matter? What should be the
matter?" inquired the sleepy-eyed oc
cupant OF the room.
81 thought l heard a scream, sir
explained the chamberInaid, already
relieved.
mot in this room, my dear" calmly
announced Legar.
I'm sorry II / was mistaken" OK
planned the maid.
It was Red Egan who stepped Il
Legar's side as the ksy was once NOR
silently turned in the lock.
Here's a signet ring / took on you
man in there. Would that give yol
any tip as to who he is
Legar stood studying the ring. turn
ing II over and over In his hand.
NO" he finally announced. "Bu
TIN let me send a tip to u old frienl
Golden. III send him that ring {
show him we've got the Laughin
Mask here. With II will 80 a not
giving him his last chance TO han
over that chartl"
"Aud WHOM carry thai noteT' aske
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

much, or rather. how little. / know
about that mysterious stranger!"
Later in her room Margery Golden,
looking up. saw a figure in a yellow
mask silently and pensively regarding
her.
"You are unhappy" he quietly In
CURED.
"You seem 10 appear only on those
occasions when / am" she slowly and
thOughtfully replied.
you are wondering at this very
moment II young Manley win ever
come back to you"
She colored a little as she stared
~ into the masked face.
YES" she finally acknowledged,
THAT ls something l must know"
~Why9"
She remained silent.
lis Il because you are for himf"
yes. It is because ! car for him
q great deal" she found the courage
10 reply.
He turned about and tip-toed to the
door. There. carefully nursing the
knob IN the palm OF his hand. he re
leased the catch and swung the dooI
suddenly inward. And crouched Low
b the hallway. close beside the dooI
hAms vas the ngure OF a young won
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

closet fingered only long enough 20
point out to them the fleeing figures A.
ready at abe foot Of the ere escape.
Then he himself darted down through
the hotel hallway, took the stairs on
the run, circled out through the TO
tunda, and springlng through shrub.
berry and flower beds, leaped into a
limousine drawn up at the side OF the
road.
Follow that touring car those men
have Just piled into" he called out to
his driver. Follow It until we get into
the city. Then swing past II and get
to Golden's house before It does, what
ever happensl"
But that touring real showed itself to
be q much speedier vehicle than It's un-
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23
The Flash for Help.

Jules Legar was in anything but an
amiable frame Of mind, and when
Williamsburg Sadie was quietly ush-
cred into room 307 Of the Bellaire inn,
he greeted her with a malignant
scowl which she promptly and openly
resented.
You don't seem exactly crazy to
see me-" she announced as she
watched Legar lock the door through
which she had Just entered. His right
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-01
Prof. Hertzog Praises
This Perfect Laxative
DIR. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin an Id4al
Remedy for Consti-
nation


In every family there is more OF
less occasion for a laxative remedy.
1t is to meet this need that DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin is prepared, and
that this combination of simple lax
ative herbs with pepsin fulfills its
purpose is proven by its place in
thousands of American homes.
Prof. F. J. C. Hertzog, the we'll
known linguist, 2341 North Orianna
St., Philadelphia, Pa, wrote to DR..
Caldwell that he has used DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin in his house
hold with excellent results, and that
he and his family consider it indeed
friend in need, and always keep a
bottle of it on hand.
Constipation is the direct Jause of
much serious illness and is a condi-
ton that should never be neglected.
Harsh cathartics and violent purga-
tives should never be employed to
relieve constipation, because the very
violence Of their action shocks the
entire system. A mild laxative, such
as DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin i;
far preferable, being mild and gen.
tie in it's action, without gripping OF
other pain or discomfort; it's freedom
from all opiate or narcotic drugs
makes it an iddal remedy for chill
dren.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-01
and ASHORE Women
Dead as Result of Suicide Pact

Mrs. Robt. L. Russell of Whining
ton and Mrs. F. c. Kelly of ASHORE
shot and killed themselves in Rich
mond Monday night. Mrs. Russell
shot herself through the temple in
an abandoned quarry near the West
brook Jsanitar1um, where she had
been patient for several months,
and her body was found the next day.
Mrs. Kelly shot herself through the
head with the same pistol and died
Tuesday at the Johnston Willis hos
pital in Richmond. A note left by
Mrs. Russell indicated that the two
women formed a suicide pact and
carried it out as planned.
The Star says that Mrs. Russell
was a highly-esteemed lady of that
city, daughter of the late Edmund
Lilly of that city and widow of the
late DR.. Frank H. Russell, for many
years a well-known and skilled phys-
ician and surgeon Of Wilmington.
She was member of the First Pres
byterian church Of Wilmington. She
was in the sanitarium for treatment
for nervous breakdown. She is sur
vived by Misses Cathe-
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-01
CROP LIEN BILL GETS o,r
FAVORABLE REPORT

Most Exciting Contest OF the year
Over Measure Designed to KeheVe
Farmers
Raleigh Cor, Feb. 27, Greensboro
Daily News.
Governor Beckett, who has made
the fight of his life for his own crop
lien bill, sat three hours in the House
galleries tonight and saw the pro-
ponents Of his bill win by 16 to IL
Cor favorable report.
The House floor was crowded tour
hours with citizens from all Nortn
Carolina parts, among them many
prominent merchants who almost SOL
idly opposed the bill. The Beckett
measure seeks relief by limiting the
time merchants prices to 10 per
cent above cash price and scores of
them were here to prohpesy that the
Governor will sound the death knell
of the small farmer. 1t was the
most exciting fight of the war. Led
by President Alexander of the Farm
ers' union on one side and by Harry
Stubs on the other, it was a fine
contest in oratory in which neither
side gained particular advantage.
Sam Austin of Nash, fine of voice
and manner, Judge Walter Neal and
one picturesque Johns Of God bless
ed Mac territory, with John L. Has
ell, of Martin, did handsome orator
icais with Clarence Poe, DR.. Temple
ton, w. r. Dixon and farmers who
were put up as horrible examples
of a State evil.
Mr.. Johns shocked the ladies in
the gallery when he said a merchant
"would be damned fool who woulo
do business under the proposed law
That wasn't the worst said by MI
Johns, however.
Representative Holding got in BAG
when he said the merchant was head
ed the wrong way morally and mon
etarily. R. B. Salisbury, IS years
old, denounced the statement and it:
maker,
Clarence Poe opened his argumen
with piece of evangelism that was
the best argument. The merchants
had taken their fling at the bill. Tn.
farmers had slightly spoken. CAL
who are farmers without any mer
camille interests stand up" said Poe
One hundred rose favoring the bill
GAIL who have no such interests AM
oppose the bill stand" Poe said, an,
six came up. "The Immortal rati
of sixteen to one," Poe said dryly
and there were scores who swore b,
that standard in populistic days.
The committee listened until liza
and went into executive session. L
three minutes the vote wa
announced. A shout went up
The Senate had overwhelm
ingly reported the bill with favor
The House has hard work ahead.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-01

Boy Blouses and Shirts Csc val
ues 19c each
so pairs Jajamas for girls and
boys Csc values 19c each
1000 Dust and Boudoir Caps1Oc
values SC each
Glassware. The biggest and
best assortment to select from
and prices cut to pieces
25 dozen Tumblers Sc values 2
for SC
SO dozen Cut Glass and Etched
Tumblers- 10c values 7c each
100 dozen Jelly Glasses 2 for
Sc
All 15c Glassware lie each
All 25c Glassware 19c each
All 1Oc Glassware .7c each
All SC Glassware SC each
900 No. 1 and No. 2 Lamp
chimneys 10c values 7c each
SO dozen Footed Ice Creams Zoe
values 7c each
500 Lamp Chimneys 15c values
lie each
so doz. Ice Tea and Soda Tum-
bers 10c values &c each
All enamelware must go and
the prices are much below
wholesale cost
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-01

Berry Spoons and Sugar Shells
15c values &c each
SO Butter Knives 1Oc values &c
each
1000 Cards Latest Jewelry
Fads 10c values &c card
1000 Finger Rings both plain
and sets 10c values 7c each
Most complete line Of Crockery.
Match some Of your dinner
ware at the exceedingly low
cost at
100 dozen Cups and Saucers SC
for cup and saucer
10 dozen China Cake Plates
and Salads 25c values 19c each
SO dozen Decorated Cups and
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-01
German PrOcrastination Becomes :
Grave Matter


Washington Dispatch, Feb. q.
Germany's representation in COM
plying with repeated American de-
mands for release of the Yarrow
dale prisoners is bringing the con-
troversy 70 a grave stage.
Accounted the most serious diff
Guilty between the two countries aside
from the submarine issue itself, the
Yarrowdale. case has been eource
of indignation among officials, some
OF whom now are convinced that
Germany's intention is to hold the
American seamen as hostages pend
ing a decision as to peace or war.
Such an act would be regarded
here as not only a fragrant violation
of international law and treaty rights,
but an insult to the dignity and good
faith of the United States.
Another inquiry regarding the sea-
men has been sent through the Span
ish ambassador in Berlin.
Once before the United States was
advised that the prisoners had been
released, but it developed that the
German officials had decided to hold
them until it was learned what treat
Inent German citizens and property
was receiving in this country.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-01
All Officials Are Cleared of Suspic.

Washington Dispatch, Feb. 81.
: A unanimous report saying that
no one save two Washington news
paper men, j. Fred Essary, and W.
w. Price, were responsible for what
ever "leak" there was on President
Wilson's peace note, was presented
to the House by Chairman Henry of
the rules committee. AL persons
connected with the government, in
GLIDING Secretary McAdoo and Sec.
Rotary Tumulty, members of botl
houses, and R. w. Boiling, broth
er-in-law of the President, are spe
officially cleared of suspicion.
The report probably will be accept
ed in day or two and formally ent
the leak investigation.