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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
,el. and within ten minutes we were

vel, and within ten minutes we were
at the Identification bureau.
The Fourteenth Man-Edward
Briggs" he observed, as No 1896 was
produced, and he held it beside the
tlashlight photograph of the Wanda
mann function. There was no doubt as
to the conclusion he had arrived at.
The faces were identical l was won
dering what all this was going to lead
to while the bureau official was ex-
planning that although only a misde-
meanOr had been charged against the
prisoner, it had been thought best to
take his picture for possible past and
future reference.
Marvel went over to a phone and
called up the house of correction. l
had done some brief calculating in my
mind. Edward Briggs had yet ten
days of his sentence to serve, so we
were In time, if that meant anything,
l decided. We were not in time,
knew instantly, as my friend hung up
the receiver with the words.
Not there-pardoned out"
Our next visit was to the mayors
office. Marvel knew all the ropes
There was no INDIGESTION or waste of
time in his procedure. There was no
reluCtancy on the part of the mayors
secretary in giving him access to all
the records of the Office.
was close enough to the desk Of
the secretary to catch what was said
Edward Briggs bad been sent to the
house Of correction on the day he ap-
peared IN court. On the one ensuing,
he was pardoned out on the recommen-
dalton of Alderman Miles Ryner All,
here it was, observed the clerk-letter
to the mayor from the councilman in
question. Request that a pardon be
granted as the criminal charge Of
housebreaking had not been pressed;
introduces Mr. Abel Vandamann, a
valued constituent, who would vouch
for the general good character of Ed
ward Briggs and practically accept
parole conditions in behalf of the pris-
oner.
That establishes something more
than a mere incidental connection be-
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concerned, that functionary smiled
hopefully as If he felt he had landed
the burden of distributing circum-
stance on helpful and reliable shout
ders
found Marvel pacing the floor
of his office in a thoughtful way, his
hands clasped behind him, when l
called the next morning. He drew
out his watch and consulted it with a
slight gesture of impotence, as
though l had kept him waiting.
Two minutes" he announced, and
then you will come with me. There is
a person to find, and no time to
lose"
And the person." l intimated
The fourteenth man"
| stared helplessly at Marvel He
kept up his restless walk, puncturing
each step with a sentence rapid and
enlightening.
There was nothing unusual nor
suspicious as to the social function
which transpired at the Vandamann
home" spoke Marvel There was no
motive to it, no plan or anticipation of
foul play. Get that clear in your
mind in the first place. A strange
thing occurred, however, just as the
guests were about 20 be seated at
the table. 1t was discovered that
there were just IS persons present"
I began to receive a glimmer Of
where a Fourteenth Man might
come in.
That arose which might readily
arise where one man of a group is
superstitious. Such a man was pres
ent-he was the man who died, Royal
Ludington. He was probably in q.
mood for weird forebodings VandaN
mann did not debate the point He
excused himself to his guests, put on
his hat went out into the street and
apparently picked up the first man
he met to break the hoodoo."
And this MANI" l asked
known to none OF them, apparently
some city wreck on errors shore, a
freakish contrast in his attire to the
perfectly dressed guests, quietly took
his place at the table, maintained the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
Now Make Dried Soup.

one of the beneficial effects of the
recent scare over a threatened short
age Of Tin cans was an extended jnves-
tigation into other possible methods of
preserving food. The canned soup
manufacturers We're among the most
earnest seekers, for they were threat
euod with having their tin supply cut
of at AN early date. They have worked
cat Il process FIR putting up a dried
soup in powdered form in containers
of heavy wax paper. Similar systems
If drying and packing vegetables are
already in use in Europe, but the soup
idea represents American enterprise
Apparently. ii viii not come on the
market, because tin cans are going to
be more plentiful than was anticipated.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
Now then, my friend. SIT down and get

Now then, my friend. SIT down and get
| your breath"
At glance l knew the prisoner 1t
was Edward Briggs. He was frowsy,
unkempt, savage looking, somewhat
| the worse for drink, and of lowering
brow and set pugnacious lips
What's all this" he growled out
you have been arrested for deadly
| assault upon one certain Vandamann,"
observed Marvel
1t would have been more certain if
Id had the show" retorted the fell
low.
Did you hurt him much?"
Worse luck, no. The next time!"
the man glared across his knotted
fist
On top of your last exploit" re-
marked Marvel, 1T may be six months
or year this time. Unless you have
left a case of mayhem behind YOU
down at Vandamanp's, I can promise
you a chance to get out of this mix-up
on conditions"
What conditiOns?" muttered the
fellow, an evil eye fixed on both OF
us-suspicious and leery.
AS the Fourteenth Man"
What's that" calculated Briggs
with start and then he shrank back
within himself, the barrier up, like a
man in a trap.
AS the Fourteenth Man, you of
course knew Royal Ludington."
Suppose I did,"
What did you take to his house
the day Of his funeral?"
Briggs bored into the questioners
face with his shrewd ferret eyes. He
shook his head This is some kind
of frameup, he declared 81 don't
say word till | know what's dOing4
After some persuasion the man told
1t amounted to this: Scoundrel-hearted
Abel Vandamann had seen an oppor-
tunity in the sudden death of one Of
his victims to press fictitious claims
He had utilized the Fourteenth Man
in his plot. This had been to have
Briggs visit the Ludington home
surreptitiously, place the photograph
in pocket of Ludington's coat, and
in his desk a card bearing rotations
of various amounts These, corresi
pended in amounts to alleged notes Of
| the deCedent, were later presented to
his widow for payment
The willy schemer had convinced
Mrs. Ludiugton that he held notes
they were forgeries-to large
amount, given him by her husband
He had further persuaded her to be-
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-11-09

Precious in the sight OF the LORD
10 the death of the saints, OF thin
were We iorcihly reminded in III,
death Of Mrs. Lizzie l%ech. aged 81
who passed quietly away Frids,
morning. September %. 1917, al
her home on Church Stree. in Dick
son. On Saturday, September ~
after an impressive service by Rev
W. n. faylos. Preceding Elder 81
the Nashville District Al the NJ. H.
Church, South, assisted by Rev b
r Isom. che Was laid TO rect in the
Union Cemetery.
Mrs. 1<-ch WAS born and reared
in Charlotte. Tenn, the daughter OF
T. c. and NJ. Il. Morris In giving
mp Mrs, Leech, all who really knew
her we're aware that we were bid
ding iArewell TO one Of God 9 chosen
One who loved and served faith
fully 70 the end. Early in lie she
protessed faith in Christ and enter
ed the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church. wh.se she laborrd With IN
firing real. an honored q nd values
member, until the division Of that
church. snee which time che has
xorshipped with the Southern
Methodists. where che and her chill
dren have been tor a Ions time with
the church and Sundays <,hool &C
sivities al tina, place.
Mrs. Leech's virtues were seen iE
her daily walk. and everywhere she
vas noted for her nohle deeds. kind.
ness to the needy. \ friend TO oil.
and the light Of Der home,
On Christmas Day. 1fcO. sae vas
married to L. L. L<eoh. who from
early boyhood bad been her admirer
and devoted lover. The 6rs, ten
years d their manned life vac pen,
10 Cenreville. where their frs, chill.
dren were born. There thu gentle,
Iovins viis's characteristics wynn
her many friends. who tod ay cher
Ish her memory.
The lsst seventeen year, "a this
interesting family has been ~ IN,
q Dickson. where Mr.. Lee CD IL ne
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-11-09

A. ue grow Older snd it-s active
less and less food IL require! to
mee. the deaietads a 90. bodies.
II TOO much 10 hahl,galiy taken. The
stomach wi'l rebel When q nan
reaches the advanced AZ. ~ ~ ~
81. you will fnd that be i light
eater BE 50 careful az yca vii.
however. yoa wsll pcc&-it1naify ea,
more than YOU sh8gld an4 sill ieel
The aecd al Chamberlain. TsbIsts
"a correct the iE@4rgii1f i4szp tam.
cts do not cssGisln pepssn. bat
strengthen the stomach and euahls
4, 10 perform ia functions naturally
They also cause gentle movement
Il The howels. adv.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-11-09
10000 Stenographcrs Arc
Wanted BY Government

Nashville. Tenn. Nov 6 1911 ~-
Hon Ia., A. M1lli.anas, liI4idGni
of the Civil. Ser NC. Conmlssius
Washington, u. e., recently wrot.
to nrauahons College Nashville
urging that College To help The T..
:. Government ~ secuse more ste
nographers. both laen ami women.
the government nnw beiua III need
Il l0.nu -,eDogrsphers and many
book keepers. al salaries tsuging
from III 90 to si2ti year 10 be
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-11-09

.
spsisla yicks 10 ''sons#h@fs In
France.
The boys have 4uis smoking and
hurried the Dipe. 7
Lea,. Ma.sie L. Zook has MEAS
les.
ksy. John Y, Owen. the eylinge-
Iiss, ~ sOns~~ba, th' revival cosf.
,saues. Foas converted the tight
after ,ts meeting closed III.
>in IL no. ,nlx trsgie--'is ~ suica.
dai. he soul that sinnslh II
shall die.
Dear Mess" Just received the
saaEpl.--- sfelasiag Inc tour dimes:
wili read tha News from now Oh.
Bertha. frmAn,
Byron Taylor, one Of our protnis-
ing young Ihsuiugs. IL al home 10
fleet ito committee tor license TO
preach
Bro O~en did come great preach.
ing. Views never Dad an eyangs-
llst s.lo vac more universally liked;
W. think wr'il have him 10 hold "
meeting Tor az again next year.
Replying to soIieitous Inquiries:
Thr pipe line IL iunetioning per-
iectly.
Tranis Is the game.
Jadgina from the activity display
I'd IN the Tennis court by Billy
Erwin. somebody must have made
= mistake in excusing hun from
drill.
Prod I'iermoehlsns Climbers
Club ~ a worthy rlyaI Ut Misc
Rec. swiss Gym. Their stunts
are more spontaneous and some
times more disastrous Mrs. Utter
moshlen has discovered a new W.
rir,y OF grapes.
Don, neglect to wrap those dimes
they might wear thru the enSel-
ope. II ineonsenient to send four
a,ls.ss. Why lusi mail 4 dollar bill,
II you know the address OF n r.
G.. {. soldier. which does not appear
IN our directory. phrase send i, In.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-11-09

gin Oh. Ia bis letter, Nj. Mciihen.
ny urses young tnsn and women
who are not uained Tor Govsmm
Office positions 10 begin nov TO take
the necessary training. ~ the pros.
pect 10 that the demand will con.
tissA ssd~asstAl,
Drsughon's NAshvilie College IN
nov r@cessina from business men
more than . hundred calls = month
ior book keepers and stsnoersphsrs.
To show In patriotism. Drsush.
on's Nashville College IN offering
spe mai trsms N MI who 3estr~ 10
prepare, nj college Or by mail. iot
tbsse good positions.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-11-09
Presbyterian Chufch Notes.

In the absence ai the Superinten.
dent the sabbath School kept w
It's good record, both in attendance
and interest Some members we're
present who have been out of the
city aud ont Of the State Tor seyeral
weeks, and were given hearty
welcome. A. Mr. Gowan is at tbs
heat ot the l.aymens' Movement
Tor Nashville Prshytery, he IL call
ed away 10 put on the easements
In other churches during this fall
and winter canvass,
Nov llth, the services will all
be held a. usual Sunday. School
At 3 Is, preaching AT | | o'clock and
luun. Peoples meeting at $50 p
H.. followed hy the church service
at 1870. Everyone invited to at,
tend
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-11-09

Az earnest effort ID telng made
by the Alumni TO fa!sh paying Ton
The pips Organ. PfVt. d Il Gaai-
ins v iii handle contributions.
Napoleon came 10 be the might
lest military xsnius VI all thine w
psaet,es FROM safl.est eallGnoed
be- marshaiied hia toys On The aaoF
a. armies, A. young man hs
pfaesic.d every art OF var that oiisr
I'd itseli II a boy expects 10 be a
man worth the space he stands on
he must begin 10 practice belhg a
man while be IL stlil boy
Young fellow, take pride ln
doing the hardest job This IL no
age Tor whining ritsirs i1u shnalt
feel eomplimrntrd shsn ssktd to
do soms.hlng very dlfkcu!,-- sotus
thing that might be termed .
mans JOB"
We want the addresses oI all the
Il G. Z. boys who are in the service
III Uncle sam--any branch. Here
are de~ Gilher. freeman, IA
Matlock. NJ. q. Zatreet.
The four dimes are rspentia!
wrapped in tough payer AMI mailed
to News" Ru-kii, Tenn. you will
read these items every ~ees TIL
May ID, 1918,
The boys look 50 manly and sol
iier-lika in their Khaki that tbs
girls are planning 10 wear Khaki,
too.
This column costs IN VI per issue
Please send 1 dimes for your sub.
/. sesipsion tili May -. 1918.
n Sifnpssti5Sifr C,oii. Neisyl@ sss WV,
going on hike to Dickson
Col. ksliy--fes.
Simpson, We won I have to walk,
will wei
A man Is no better than his sors.
thoughts. Since thoughts may bf
easily concealed, many man is
verse than he seems,
X. G., G entertained n.@ly wtds
Mr.. and Mrs. Wood Mrs Wood
IL thu sister Of oar Miss Halle
White.
Greetings To al, the &c Ninn- ~-
In school. pulpit, law, army, navy
business. or what not, iaM Alus
Mater is proud OF YOU See 10 i,
that this pride ripeus and de.pen-
~ the months take wings and ~
away,
Poor Sherlock" would hev, breu
driven insane with envy had he
heard Col Nelly develop theories.
~ to the cause nj non iuctlonina Ut
water main from Cave to power
house. The ly IN this ointment
was the slowness with ~hijg ',ht
ays4saxa1 ilansr ,!,ei,ps. y,nhg -.
Mercer o. iarreur il IN .he Navy
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-11-09
NEWS FROM Rusx!n


tRsshin Teachers snss .S4ds4ss " 10 i Il ibis
s,s@~ ssosn ,~seA TO ~ers brasatsi III 10.
tsfssissg asfna vi interest to breads.
p~assas ,a.d hsfmna pupsl. VI Easiia-
Gsss College
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-11-09


Besides this broken home. she
leaves an aged father Col | e
Morr,s. one brother James Mar1is
both oi McE~eu, one SISTER Mrs j
l.. Ransom. II Dickson. with msny
rrla,lyrH ani irlt..is herr arE. els-
where m mourn The sad ssna4s ri
from earth ~ IN lovely \ Christian
character a. that II the wife. moth
VI, daughter. sister and friend
But We should mel weep ~ grievs,
We mus, tsaw IN humble submission
10 Hun who doetb All things ae5i
and remember ton. tina; IN leaving
us she has gone 10 ibsi brighter znt:
better home above. where .he "
happy with the Lord ste loved scd
seyvei While on earth There Ahs
IL ready ~ welcome IA whsn ~
too havr left ,he conflicts II car,G
and. by the grace ot God, have
found place IN that beautiful
home above Which ha- been pre-.
pared Tor the faithful Of t,fsd nil,
dren. e ; W,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-11-09

eficien, agen, " tie \ G * = l..
Ry. In the bone on Churab Street
the dear vile and loving mother
lei, a hr0krn bear.ed husband and
seven children fonr boys and three
siyls-to NOUN Their lftfpsfabje
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-11-09

Az earnest effort ID telnH made
by the Alaani 10 fassh paying ton
The pips Organ. Pwt D. Is Gaai-
ins v iii handle contributions.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-10
Miss Rankin Delivers
First Set Speech Since
She Entered Congress

WASHINGTON. Aug. s.-Denuncia.
ton by Representative Johnson. Wash
ington. OF the 1. W. WIS as murder
ers." interrupted Miss Jeanette Rank
ms appeal to the house today for
governmental operation Of all metal
mines.
She had charged the western mine
owners with holding up prices and
employees. when cries of
what about the l. w. W.'s?" came from
all parts of the house.
Miss Rankin replied there is not
much of that out there" Johnson
jumped up and shouted:
The I. W. WIS murdered the gov
ernor of Idaho. They threatened the
life OF Utah's governor. They other
wise conduct themselves lawlessly in
that region They claim no allegiance
TO the government of the United States.
So why should they squeal II one OF
their members is hanged to a bridge
beam out thereT
1t was Miss Rahkin's first set speech
since coming to congress. She said
she had hoped to make her maiden effort
in behalf Of suffrage as a war measure.
but finally decided the mine situation
was even more pressing.
suffrage must come" she said
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-10
DAWSON COUNTY SHOOTING
CASE GOES TO U. S. COURT
Plea Is Made That MontgOm-
cry Was Acting as a Fed
eraI POSSeman

The United States district court for
the northern district of Georgia
Wednesday granted a writ OF cum
causa" transferring to that court trial
of an indictment returned against
Thomas H. Montgomery by the grand
jury in the superior court of Dawson
county.
Montgomery was recently indicted by
the Dawson county grand jury on a
charge of having shot with intent TO
kill Claud WILDLY. a citizen of Dawson
county.
The petition asking for the writ, the
result of which is to take the case out
transfer 1t to the federal court recited
that Montgomery was serving as a
member of a posse which was being led
By Deputy Collector of Internal Reeve
nue. J. o. Lay when the shooting oc-
CURED.
WILDLY. according to the petition. was
suspected of being engaged in the bust
ness of Illicit distilling and the officers
led by Deputy Lay made a descent
upon WILDLY as he drove along a road
in his automobile.
Acting under instructions from Lay,
the petitioner, Montgomery, asserts that
he demanded the right to search Wild
by's machine for evidence of the charge
Of distilling and that WILDLY resisted
and drew revolver, threatening to kill
Montgomery and other members of the
posse. 1t was during this alteration
that WILDLY was shot The allegatio>
is made that the shooting was done in
self-defense.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-10
IS CHILD'S
STOMACH SOUR, SICK?
If cross, feverish, constipated,
give "CaIifornia Syrup of
Figs"

Don't scoId your fretful, peevish
child. See IL tongue is coated; this is
sure sign it's little stomach. liver and
bowels are clogged with sour waste.
When listless. pale. feverish, full of
cold. breath bad. throat sore, doesn't
eat. sleep or act naturally, has stom-
ach-ache. indigestion, diarrhoea. give a
teaspoOnfuI OF California Syrup Of
Figs" and in a few hours all the foul
waste. the sour bile and fermenting
food passes out of the bowels and you
have a well and playful child again.
Children love this harmless fruit laxa-
tive" and mothers can rest easy after
giving IL. because IL never fails TO make
their little "insides" clean and sweet
Keep IL handy, Mother! \ little given
today saves a sick child tomorrow, but
get the genuine. Ask your druggist for
a 50-cent bottle of California Syrup of
Figs" which has directions for babies,
children or all ages and for grown-ups
plainly on the bottle. Remember there
are counterfeits sold here so surely
look and see that yours is made by the
California Fig Syrup Company" Hand
back with contempt any other fg syrup
(Advt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-10
.G5 PER CENT OF MEN
CALLED ASK EXEMPTION
In Some Sections of Country
Claims for Discharge
Run Heavier

NEW YORK, Aug. s.-Returns from
fifteen cities in all sections today show
ed an average OF IS per cent of the
men called for the national army claim
ing exemption. This is an Improvement
over earlier scattering returns. when eN-
emptions averaged 10 per cent.
New York has examined the largest
number of men to date-3S.076. OF this
total S7SS were found eligible. Ros-
coe Conkling. deputy attorney general
estimated today 20 per cent of those
called are asking exemption. Conkling
Is investigating charges that slackerS
have repeatedly offered brides to eX-
emption board members
Chicago showed 12.402 examined, B.
O32 rejected. 6.095 claiming exemption.
and 3.275 accepted. In one district of
345 summoned. IS had false addresses
and 81 ignored the call.
Claims for exemption average SIS per
cent in some Kansas City districts.
Many districts are already calling their
extra quotas. OF GA examined in Tren-
ton. 29s were accepted. and of these ia
asked exemption.
In indianapolis 1857 of 1851 claimed
exemption. There were 722 accepted and
Az rejected on physical grounds.
Philadelphia reported 1929 examined,
I.1O7 accepted and 701 rejected. Avail
able figures showed slightly under half
those accepted asked exemption.
Cleveland has s.971 examined. 2.06S
certified TO the army. 2.1S7 rejected, A.
OIL asking exemption and LOO aliens.
OF s52 examined in Columbus rs per
cent asked exemption and Is per cent
were physically unfit. Boston draft off,
cials estimate IS per cent claiming ex-
emption. OF the first so5 examined in
Dallas county, Texas. 512 claimed ex-
emption. Fifty per cent Of those passed
in st. Paul claimed exemption. Prob
ably 5Is will be certified to the army
OF the first 2.2O2 examined.
st. Louis reported SIS of the first l.
sT3 accepted, and Of these 4s7 asking 20
be excused. About one-third of 1,724
summoned in Atlanta are to be certified.
The rest were discharged for physical
disabilities or asked exemption.
San Franciscos regular examinations
started Monday. Half the districts are
working. Fifty per cent claim exemp-
ton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-10
Liquor Viiolators in
Chatham County Are
Given Heavy Sentences
Especial Dispatch to The Journal)

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
SAVANNAH, Ga, Aug. S.-Declaring
that 1T was time liquor violators IN
Chatham county be given a lesson to
show that they could not trample the
prohibition law under foot to suit their
own sweet Wills. Judge John Rourke,
Jr.. in the city court this morning gave
out changing sentences to every one
of the eight violators who were found
guilty, the sentence varying to meet the
fagrancy of the violation.
]. ]. Mcleod. proprietor Of the Inlet
hotel at Tybee, was sentenced to six
months on the changing without a
fine. Others sentenced and fined were
r. Raskin, three months on the chain
gang; L. Brooks, two months on the
changing and a 5000 fine or three
months in Jail; Cord Meyer, thirty days
on the changing and a $500 fine or
three months in Jail; s. Jacobsen, thirty
days on the changing and a $500 fine
or three months in Jail; c. H. Monsees,
thirty days on the changing and a
$500 fine or three months in Jail: Julia
Goolsby, colored, three months on the
changing, and Fred Ford, colored,
thirty days on the changing and a
$500 fine or three months in Jail.