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The Washington times., 1917-09-20
By Fred Jackson.
Episode IL.
Copyright, 1917, By Fred jackson, all rights
reserved.)

Copyright. 1917, By Fred jackson, all rights
reservedJ
TE picked up his coil OF wire
n and kit Of tools. crossed
lightly TO the door and
passed out, whistling softly
In the hallway, however, the
housekeeper loomed up. She had
heard Carslake's shout and now,
Elancing in through the open door,
discerned his predicament.
Vigorously, she placed herself in
the wOrkman's way and made a
grab for him as he essayed to pass
her. She caught hold OF his coat
collar and hung on firmly.
But the telephone man was not
10 be so easily checked. He dropped
his wire and tools. threw up his
arms and slipped out OF the coat,
leaving II in her hands. Then he
dashed down the stairs and van
ished, leaving the astonished woman
to stare stupidity at the empty gar
ment that she held.
The Washington times., 1917-09-20
The Famous Peace of RysIUick.

IN September 90 900 years ago. signed the Peace
of Ryswick between France Great Britain. Spain and
Holland ending the nine years of Louis NV and the
Grand Alliance After plunging Europe into whirlpool
of blood the war ended on return TO the status quo ante
The Washington times., 1917-09-20

far off from London instead of some
one resident there. that my motive
was that no local interest might be
served save my wish only; and as one
of London resident might, perhaps,
have some purpose OF himself OF
friend to serve, l went thus afeld to
seek my agent, whose lsbors should
be only to my interest. Now, suppose
|, who have much of affairs, wish to
ship goods. say. to Newcastle, or Dun
ham, or Harwich. or Dover, might IL
not be that il could with more ease
be done by consigning to one in these
ports?" l answered that certainly 1t
would be most easy. but that we So
Iicitors had a system OF agency one
for the other. so that local work
could be done locally on instruction
from any solicitor. so that the client,
simply placing himself in the hands
OF one man. could have his wishes
carried out by him without further
trouble.
But" said he. "I could be at liberty
to direct myself. Is It not sop
"Of course" / replied: land such Is
often done by men OF business. who
do not like the whole OF their affairs
to be known by any one persons"
INQUIRIES REGARDING
MAKING CONsIGSMENTs.
"Good"' he said, and then went on
to ask about the means OF making
and the forms to be
gone through. and OF all sorts OF dIf-
hcultieB which might arise, but by
fur-thought could be guarded against.
The best OF nay ability. and he Ger
taInly left me under the impression
that he would have made a wonderful
The Washington times., 1917-09-20
LEGAL STU ALTON IN ENGLAND
INTERESTS THE nRACUI.A.

INTERESTS THE DRACILA.
First. he asked II a man in England
might have two solicitors or more.
1 told him he might have a dozen IL
he wished. but that It would not be
wise TO have more than one solicitor
engaged in one transaction, as only
one could act at a time, and that to
change would be certain TO initiate
against his interest. He seemed thor
oughly to understand. and went on
TO ask n there would be any prRc-
tIcal difficulty in having one man to
attend. say. to banking, and another
to LOOK after shipping, in caso local
help were needed in n place far from
the home OF the banking solicitor.
asked him TO explain more fully. so
that l might not by any chance mis-
lead him. so he said:
"I shall illustrate. Your friend and
mine, Mr.. Peter Hawkins. from under
the shadow OF your beautiful cathe-
dral at Exeter. which is far from
London. buys FOR me through YOU,
good self my place at london. Good:
Now here let me say frankly. lest
you should think II strange that
have sought the services OF one so
The Washington times., 1917-09-20

CNoveIiEed from the photo-piay The
Fatal Ring.")
The Washington times., 1917-09-20

They grass
and when their wggle with
On his cropped head round his
knoted On the straight back and the sturdy heart Of
white jrkn
shoulders whips beautiful
sranng heart changing fold
swimming light
lighted
his beauty, his dignity, his bravery sacrifice.
All world loves best PariotI
NELL BRLNKLEY.
The Washington times., 1917-09-20
DRACULA, or The Vampire By Bran stoker

TT WAS by this time close on morn
ing, and We went to bed. MEM,
this diary seems horribly like
the beginning Of the Arabian
Nights" for everything has to break
of at cocEcrOw-or ike the ghost OF
Eamlet's father.)
u May.--Let me begin with facts
bare, meager facts. verified by books
and figures, and of which there can
be no doubt. ] must not confuse them
with experiences which will have to
rest on my own observation, or my
memory OF them. Last evening when
the Count came from his room he
began by asking me questions on
legal matters and on the doing or
certain kinds OF business. l had spent
the day wearily over books, and,
simply to, keep my mind occupied.
went over some OF the matters ! had
been examined N at Liucolns Inn.
There was n certain method in the
Counts inquiries. 50 I shall try to
put them down in sequence; the
knowledge may somehow O. some
time be useful to me.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-02-07

tempt. Ole w. Robertson presented
the case against Mr.. Brooks while
Frederick S. Spencer successfully de-
Tended him. Considerable amuse-
rnent was derived from this feature
of the program.
At the business meeting a report
of progress was presented by the
committee in charge of the celebra
ton of the anniversary of the organ
ization which will be held, next Tues
day night. The grangers are antici-
pating a most enjoyable session on
this occasion. Out of town guests
will be entertained and an interest
ing program will be presented.
Won't Accept Resignation.
Members of the Foresters social
club at e. meeting last evening re
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-02-07

now covering his route in a new
coupe which he recently purcll
Vincenzo Minello has completes
erection Of. his building on WI
street and is making plans for
opening of a market on the pref
in a few days.
Town Clerk r. c. Usher and Je
A. Pagan are among the Plail
people attending the annual me
of the Connecticut Pathological
ETY. in Hartford.
The W. c. T. U. will hold a
lar meeting Friday afternoon a,
home of Mrs. Laura Norton on
Main street.
Select1nan johnson had a for,
men at work today opening
basins and leveling the snow or
streets about the center.
Clayton Lawrence of Fores
avenue has resumed his dutiel
Simpsons store after an absens
several weeks during which he
suffering from typhoid feven
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-02-07

fused to accept the resignation of
James J. Graham as president. Diff
ferepces over plans of organization
caused Mr.. Graham to resign but the
members expressed confidence in him
and requested him to continue at the
helm.
Reports showed the financial con-
t7ition of the organization to be ex-
cellent. Over $40 was realized from
the recent entertainment and dance.
The club will go to Southington on
February IS to attend the fair given
by the Foresters of that place Plain
Vile night will be observed ON the
18th and the entertainm ent will be
given by local singers.
Brief Items.
Rural Carrier Clinton J. Morse is
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-02-07
LARGE INCREASES
IN BANK BUSINESS
Report Shows Almost Half a Mil
lion Gain During Past Year
CHANGERS CELE BRATE
Feature of the Thirty Second Ami
versary Celebration Of the Grange is
an Original Poem by Miss Irene
Viets-GaT~den Party Tonight.

The financial report of the condi-
tion of the Berlin Savings Bank, just
Issued, shows the business Of the in
stitution to be increasing rapidly at
the present time. Comparing the re-
port with that of year ago shows
that the business of the institution
has increased approximately 100000
during the past year. Eleven years
ago Francis Deming became connect
ed with the bank in the capacity Of
assistant treasurer. Willis Epson be-
ing the treasurer at that time. Upon
the death of the latter Mr.. Deming
was appointed treasurer. The efforts
of Mr. Deming have been largely re-
sponsible for the increase in business
at the bank and today it is consid-
cred one of the strongest in the state.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-02-07
NO CHEAPER PAPER.
Snow and Lack Of Transportation
Pulp Supply.

New York, Feb. There. is no
mediate prospect of cheaper paper.
cording to reports made today to
national paper trade association
1.-The American pulp and paper asso
ton which are holding annual conv
tons here.
THE snow is hampering cuttin;
the pulp districts of Canada,
Frank l.. Moore of Watcrtown, N.
vice president of the Pulp and Pa
association.
Where wood is cut there are
enough cars to haul it out and thel
a great shortage of motive power
Canadian railroads.
Everything that enters into pr
has gone up.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-02-07
At last we have our home.

Our Grange has had its ups and
downs
Like most things do you know,
But now there arc many members new
That help to make it grow.
Just twenty were the faithful ones
That joined the Grange that night
And pledged themselves to stand for
that
Which is good and just and right.
Some have gone to lands far distant
And With strangers made their
homes
Twelve in their turn have passed away
Longer here they could not roam
And out of all that faithful group
OF charter members, dear,
They've slowly left US, one by one,
Till only one is here.
And. many q summers sun has passed,
And many in winters snow
Since Berlin Grange was organized
Thirty two years ago.
Garden Party.
A EdTOcn party Will NC gwen ny |AAS
Women's Foreign Missionary society
| at the meeting to be held this evening
| in the church. A very cordial invita-
/ ton is given to all the young ladies of
! the parish to come as well as the regu-
! lar constituency Of members and
! friends. A pleasant evening is assured
all those that attend.
Berlin Briefs.
| The Blue Hills meeting this evening
| will be at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
! John Nerkander.
An oyster supper will be served at
| the Kensington Methodist church this
| evening between 6 and o'clock.
| There is an advertised letter at the
Berlin post office for Fred Wetherell.
| John Clarity will return tomorrow
| morning to Fort Bliss, Texas.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-02-07

$13s,000. During the past seven
years the bank has paid five per cent.
to all depositors making over $4,000
paid out in extra dividends.
Grange Anniversary.
Grange hall was all dressed up in
holiday attire last evening, for the
thirty second anniversary celebration,
the color scheme being yellow and
white In the main hall and in the
banquet hall pink and white Besides
visitors from as far away as New Ha-
ven a number of the state officers
were in attendance there being 1855
present during the coarse Of the eve
ming. A very difficult drill was put
on by the degree team Of the local
Grange and much favorable comment
on the clever work was heard after
the meeting. During the exercises
music was furnished by the Grange
five piece orchestra which is an un-
usual thing as but few of the state
organizations can boast of such a
thing as an orchestra. The one fea-
ture of the evening was the reading
of an original poem which was writ
ten by Miss Irene Viets. The poem
follows:
THIRTY-TWO YEARS AGO.
Full many years have passed away,
p Years filled with joy and woe,
Since Berlin Grange was organized
Just thirty-two years ago.
just thirty-two years ago tonight,
Within a neighboring home,
o,,1;,,
And in their dining room.
And later as the months went by,
AS swift the months do go
They held their meetings one and all
Within their homes you know.
And this they did for just a year.
Until the members all
They thought it best to make a
change,
SO moved to Brandegee's hall.
Here they stayed this loyal Grange,
\ true and faithful band,
Until the new Mechanics hall,
Was opened near at hand
For years they met in Mechanics hall
Yes-years of faithful work.
In winters cold and summers heat
A few did never shirk
They carried all the load of care
For many years alone
Then as members new did join,
s. Plans were made for Our new home.
Some cash was saved as time went on
Good members they gave more,
Ard at tho fair We hold a tent
And made some hundreds more
No more We meet from home to home
No more our Grange shall roam
For after all these many years.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-02-07
The, report for the past year fol-
$1,642.750.06

1t is also interesting to note that
the market value of the securities ex-
coed the book value by $4,000 thus
making the surplus at market value
$13s,000. During the past seven
years the bank has paid five per cent.
to all depositors making over $4,000
paid out in extra dividends.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-02-07

Rural Carrier Clinton J. Morse is
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-06

ROME, Ga, September 6.-The record
of Victor E. Innes, noted criminal.
now serving a term in the Georgia
state perfitentiary and believed by de-
tectives to have murdered the beau
tiful helms sisters of Atlanta. IS be-
ing investigated to determine whether
he is Rome's "swindler preacher
According to James Andrews and
John Lane, two reputable Floyd
county citizens, who have seen Innes
recently, he is the man who, as pas
tor of the Maple street Baptist church,
was known as the Rev. Henry Wilmer,
and who swindled the church while
here
The story of Innes is known the
country over. He was accused Of
numbering the two Atlanta women, who
had disappeared, and whose where
abuts, if still living, as Innes claims,
has never been learned, in spite of a
nationwide search for them.
Acquitted OF Murder
Acquitted of the charge of muir
der. Innes was convicted of larceny
after trust, it having been proven
that he swindled one of the Nelms
girls out of large sums of money, for
which crime he is now serving. A
woman known as Mrs. Innes was im>
plicated with him in all Of his crimes.
While here the Rev. Henry Wilmer
won the complete confidence of his
congregation. He finally offered to
travel and give a series of lectures
for the benefit of the church. The
church advanced him $3.50 for expenses
He delivered no lectures, but he kept
this money and other moneys which
he borrowed on previous pretexts
Pc was finally charged with swind-
ling was captured near Chattanooga
Tenn, where he was holding reviya
at the time, and was convicted here
before Judge Morris. He was sen
fenced to serve a term in prison bu
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-06
OPERA HOUSE.
Friday.
Sheriff's Sale.
RGIA. sumter County.

GEORGIA, Sumter County.
Will be sold before the courthouse
door in the city of Americas, said state
and county, on the first Tuesday in
October, 1917, within the legal hours
o. sale, to the highest bidder for cash
tie following described real estate, to-
wit:
One and one-half Il 1-2) acres OF
land, more or less situate, lying and
being in the southwest corner of the
east half of land lot Number 247 in the
Old Sixteenth District of Sumter coun-
ty, Georgia, said tract being bounded
as follows: On the north, east and
west by lands of DR.. w. j. Smith, and
OF the south by plantation road rum
ming along the south land line of said
lot.
Levied upon and will be sold as the
property of Josh Fay to satisfy a GER
tain justice court fl ia in favor of Dr.
W, ]. Smith VS.. Josh Fay. Tenant in
POSSESSION notified in terms of the law,
This 9Th day of September, 1917.
LUCIUS HARVEY, Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-06
Victor E. Innis. Noted Criminal Moy Be Preacher
Disappeared From Rome When Caught As Suindler

gave supersedeas bond and 2pealed
to the supreme court.
Fleeced His BenefactOr.
His conviction was upheld by the
sapreme court, but he was never APP
pretended.
Letters now in the possession of
Justice Breach, who was a deputy
Sheriff in 1908, when Wilmer was
preaching here, showed that he play
ed the same game at several points
in Alabama and in Oklahoma before
he came here. He was finally heard
from at Portland, Ore, and it was
there that Innes was arrested for his
alleged connection with the disap-
pearance of the helms sisters,
Wilmer had two women with him
all the time. One he said was his
sister and the other his wife. 1t de-
veloped, however, that they were in
Interchangeable in their relations with
Wilmer, even if they were related to
him at all. At some places he passed
the sister off for his wife, and at
others the wife" became the sister
The same two women were with
Innes when he was arrested in Ore
gon, and one of them was the mystic
rious woman who was the sensational
feature of the lines trial in Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-06
Far Worse.

He-"One thing is sure. | don't in
tend to be criticized and censured be-
cause have failed to realize your ex-
pectations" She-"You misunder-
stood me completely. All that l have
done is to express my conviction that
you have more than justified my
fears. Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-06
SGdDOdrd Air Line
fhe Progressive Railway Of The SODt

Fhe Progressive Railway OF the SOltD
Leave Americas for Cordele. Ro-
chelle, Abbeville, Helena, Lyons, Col
Inns, Savannah, Columbia, Richmond,
Portsmouth and points East and South
1881 p m.
1880 m
Leave Americas for Cordele, Able
Vile, Helena and intermediate points
5:11 p. m.
Leave Americas for Richland, At
lauta, Birmingham, Hurtsboro, Mont
gomery and points West and Northwest
S:0S p. m.
Leave Americas for Richland. Col
umbus, Dawson, Albany and interme-
date points
1890 a IN
Seaboard Buffet Parlor Sleeping Car
on Trains l3 and IA arriving Americas
from Savannah 1925 D. m, and leav-
ing Americas for Savannah 2;30 a. m.
Sleeping car leaving for Savannah at
2:30 a. m, will be open for passengers
at IL 40 p. N.
For further information apply to II
P, Everett, Local Agent, Americas.
Ca; C. W. Small, Dig: Pass. Agent
Ca; c, p W, @. P. A.
Norfolk Va
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-06
The Strong Withstand the Heat OF
Summer Better Than the Weak.

Old people who are feeble, and
younger people who are weak, will be
strengthened and enabled to go
through the depressing heat of sum-
mer by taking regularly Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t purifies and
enriches the blood and builds up the
whole system. soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-06
AhERICUs SHOWS
ALCAZAR THEATRE.

Thursday.
Paramount picture. Sessue Haya-
kawa, in THE Jaguar's Claws" Five
acts.
Friday.
Blue Ribbon feature. Alice Joyce
and Harry Morey, in "The Question"
five acts and final chapter Mystery of
the Double Cross"
Saturday.
Triangle plays. Enid Bennett, in
1.-THE Girl, Glory" five acts, and
wheels and Woe" Triangle comedy.
OPERA HOUSE.
Friday.
Charlie Chaplin in "The Cure" and
a Fox comedy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-06
Why, Of Course.

what would you call pie trust
magnate?" I'D call him a pie-rate
king. Baltimore American.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05

interview with the Bund is quoted as
having said that Switzerland has moth
ing to fear from Germany, which coun-
try will strictly respect and guard
SwitzerIand's neutrality. The rumors
to the contrary. published in entente.
newspapers, the minister added, were
without foundation and were c1rcu-
lated to disrupt the traditional frlHndly
relations between the two countries.
La Suisse commenting on the inter-
view, agrees with the ministers state
ment, but asks what about the neu-
trality Of Luxembourg and belgium!
Prince Adelbert on Secret Mission.
LONDON, January 5-The German
emperor has sent Prince Adalbert on
a secret mission to Sofia and CONSTANT
nople, according to an Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch from Amsterdam. 1t Is
believed his visit is in connection with
peace, and the prince is expected TO
report to headquarters before Janu-
airy 10.
Macmillan Harden. editor of Die
Zukunft, delivered a speech at Berlin
Saturday, pleading for peace by agree
ment according to Reuters Amsterdam
correspondent, who quotes the Berl1ner
Tageblatt.
After referring to the enemy's mis-
calculation of Germanys strength,
Herr Harden warned his hearers not
to allow themselves to be deceived
about the enemys strength
Russia's resources cannot be ex-
hausted,"> he said, for. indeed the war
proceeds only on the edges of this
world empire England's hunger. more
over. is only a catchword for which
there is no foundation, while Frances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
ROBBERIES REPORTED.
Money and Jewelry and Provisions
Among the Property Stolen.

young colored man this morning
about Z o'clock took a package of but
ter and cheese from a wagon of Golden
& Co, s22 Louisiana avenue. at Penn
sylvania avenue and 14th street. Philip
Jones, who was in charge of the team
pursued and recovered the package. but
the colored man escaped
Other robberies reported to the po-
lice were:
William E. Kearney. s04 10th street.
an overcoat from a business house on
Pennsylvania avenue last night
Lawrence Adams. 1909 18th street, an
overcoat from poolroom on 7th street.
James H. Bennett, SIS Rhode Island
avenue, a shotgun. stolen last month
while his household effects were being
moved to a storage plant
H. c. Levy. 1889 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. an overcoat and a small savings
bank containing S22.
Mrs. Frederick W. Stone. 1875 21st
street, a bracelet and chain. valued at
$40, from her house Wednesday night.
Mrs. James s. Sullivan, 129 New
Hampshire avenue. contents of mail
box.
A. J. Hurley. Center market. a pack
age containing four pounds of butter,
two dozen eggs, three rabbits. five
loayes OF bread and a dozen oranges.
William Malone, Conduit road, calf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
IN HONOR OF FIRE COMPANY.
Citizens Give Banquet and Reception
at Engine House.

Park View and Petworth residents
were hosts last night at banquet and
reception given at No. "a engine house,
on Georgia avenue, in honor of Capt.
]. Seitz and the officers and men of the
company. Acting Fire Chief Sullivan
ordered the company out of service be-
tween $3.50 and 1l:30 pm, during
which time the members were enter
tanned by varied program. consisting
of a concert and dancing in addition to
the banquet. F. C. Shaw was the toast
master and the principal speakers were
John G. McGrath. J. +. Hoyle. William
+. Guide. Battalion Chief Donohoe.
Ewald Schneider. Sergt. Boyce, Sergt.
Mckay and Private Monkey of fire de-
partment headquarters.
The banquet, which was provided by
the citizens of the community. was pre-
pared and served by members Of tho
company. under the supervision of En-
gineer Minnix. Charles A. NJ. Loffier
and c. c. Wmeberger were members
of the citizens committee which direct
ed the affair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
TO GET VIEWS OF POTOMAC.
Wanderlusters Will Visit High
Points Near Rock Springs Sunday.

Views of the Potomac river for sew
eral miles, from the high points in the
vicinity of Rock Springs. will be
feature of the outing of Washington's
walk-lovers Sunday afternoon. Walter
w. Paige and c. NJ. Stems, are to be
the leaders, the hike starting from the
District line at Chain bridge at 2:15
o'clock. Five miles will be covered.
although those not caring for a walk
of that length will have an opportunity
to leave when less than two miles has
been covered. The walk is to end at
the District line and Wisconsin avenue.
Several of the wanderlusters are plan
ming to attend two lectures scheduled
for the near future. The first is to
be given by L. D. Kitchell at
Gonzaga Hall January II, his sub
ject being, "Glacier National Park"
The second is to be on the Yellowstone
park, by Charles Norton Hunt, at
Foundry NJ. E. Church, January %.
Both addresses are to be free.