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Evening journal., 1918-02-04
BY gibson GARDNER.
Special stan Dispatch.

Special stan Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, Feb 4-The last
American frontier that land whe q
man goes seeking his fortunes, is "a
be found nov in Alaska in the vast
new areas which will soon be tapped
by the Government railroad now under
construction.
The returning soldier locking for q
Job, or seeking his fortune. will sci
his face toward this new country
which includes 6500O,OO0 acres OF p0-
tential ag icultu~al lan1 now covered
by meager growth Of timber.
This land, says Secretary Of Labor
Wilson, must be considered as an inn
portant factor in employment for the
returning soldier. Wilson has ass ign-
ed experts TO survey conditions and
propose plans
Benton Mackayc, OF the department
Of the forest sc-vicc. sets forth the
oppo tunities I'm Alaska
IN view OF the combination of min
eral. forests and agricultural re-
sources. says the report, Alaska
should present one Of the most prom
ising areas now left on the globe 70"
those see ing a new start In life. The
government railroad is tho first bis
step in this development But If this
new county is TO be an opportunity
for the soldier and the worker. and
not for the speculator, a colonization
policy must be the next step in its
development"
Macfaye calls attention to the
method employed after the civil war
to facilitate settlement on public lands
when each honorably discharged soldier
was given "land scrip which entitled
him to choose i60 ac~es Of any public
lands not occupied Instead of induc-
Evening journal., 1918-02-04
ACCIDENT VICTIMS.

The following cases were treated at
the Delaware Hospital Saturday after
noon and yesterday: Frank Kelly, for
a crushed finger, which was later amp
utated; John Lloyd. for a broken finger;
T. A. Celrchiwo, for a lacerated scalp.
Marshall McDonough was admitted
yesterday 10. the hospital suffering
from a compound fracture OF his left
arm. He was injured when a heavy
weight fell on him at the Harlan plant
Of the Bethlehem Steel Company
Arbed Heldon, aged iS years, Of No.
3i2 East Fourth street. was given treat
ment for a sprained thumb.
John Cook. aged 2i years, Of No. tii3
Beach street, had a foreign substance
removed from one Of his eyes.
Evening journal., 1918-02-04
NO asINGp TONIGHT.

Due TO the Philadelphia Orchestra
giving one OF It's concerts in the Play
house tonight, the weekly "sing" Of
the Wilmington Community Chorus
will not be held this evening
Special preparations are being made
for the "Slng" OF February #, and it
is expected that the largest crowd that
has yet attended the sings" which are
held in the Wilmington High School,
will be present that evening.
Evening journal., 1918-02-04
FALLS DEAD WHILE EATING.

Stricken with acute indigestion while
eating his supper in the restaurant Of
Herman Standstal. Of No 23O French
street, Saturday night, Otto Valentine
fell 10 the floor and died on the way
to the Delaware Hospital The body
was removed 10 the mOrgue. Little is
known Of the man here. nothing being
found on his person that would furnish
q clue as 20 where his relatives lived.
The body Is being held at the morgue.
Evening journal., 1918-02-04
JANUARY WATER RECEIPTS.

For the entire month of January, 1918,
s209Oi5 "a was collected by the city as
water rent. For the corresponding
month Of 1911, s20s. .isi.39 was receiN ed,
showing an Increase over last year for
the month Of sejl.05. The collections
for the last day of January were $780,
9O9ii; on the corresponding day Of last
year, 33,256.si; an increase over last
year of S3GJ227.
Evening journal., 1918-02-04

the fellow yanked open the ash door,
inserted the shaker and the room re-
sounded with a clatter that drowned
out the chaplain's best vocal efforts
The horriled sergeant almost forsot
himself enough TO gasp. He came across
the room in two leaps, reached the big
ianitor and showed him toward the
door. You ---- fool, don't you know
this is church !" he shouted.
The sergeant glared into silence
threatened catastrophe OF mirth among
his men and turning. his duty well
done saluted the chaplain as a sign for
him to proceed with the sermon.
Evening journal., 1918-02-04
sMALLpOX is CHECKEp.

The State Board of Health reports
no additional cases Of smallpox since
the quarantinins Of the case which de-
veloped In Newport last week The pa
tlent has been placed in the pest house
at the county hospital, Farnhurst, and
is being given every necessary atten-
tlon. Every preparation is being taken
TO prevent a spread OF the disease.
Evening journal., 1918-02-04
Buy War Savings Stamps!
Baby Bonds"

What good win don't win this
What good will our homes be- oil
o We've supply sam
the money needed to feed and dohe
THRIFT
Anybody with 25 cents help win the by buying Thrift
bearing his patng o
When the filled exchanged
War Savings Stamp is bearing
exchange for Thrift Stamps
is Sab in February, a cen wIl adj led euhm moH.
WI" every War Savings Stamp there Issued War Certificate
holders and with
gaint loss
Uncle Sam vii pay $500 cash. on January 1928 War
the
"ched in" before
he nterstpa b a a slightly over rate
Stamps govern
Uncle for
Thrift ptoAces letter car
all banks and wherever a w. s." flag
Evening journal., 1918-02-04

For Armour" is the big name IN pure
foods not in meats alone but in hundreds
OF other toods-the choice selection for the
nations best IN fruits FISH, grains and vege-
tables, all delivered 10 you under the lop
grade quality guarantee of the Oval Label.
Serve the nation by serving on your table
the great variety Of Armour's meatless
products. Write to our Domestic Science
Department for meatless menus.
Evening journal., 1918-02-04

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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30
TELLS HOW She
DROVE DIGESTIVE
TROUBLES
Prominent Veterinarians Wife Tells
of Long Suffering. Despared of
Finding A Cure.
TOOK ACID IRON MINERAL
AND is PRAjSING 1T NOV

AND Is PRAlSING " NOW
Il almost despaired of ever being re-
lieved of my digestion trouble" writes
still another lady who at last found re-
ief, Mrs. Lua Lee Morris, of Elizabeth
City, wife of we'll known veterinarian
there.
Thousands of women drag about list
less, lacking life and vitality all be-
cause their digestion isn't good and
they get no strength from food and
things they eat To gain relief, read
what she says: sgN
81 despaired of being relieved.
suffered long time, but after hearing
so many words of praise favoring
Acid Iron Mineral i started taking it
and each bottle | took improved my
health and condition until feel per-
fectly alright now and go about my
work with so much pleasure. / was
truly miserable before l took it, but
now recommend it to everybody as it
will do so much good for those troub-
leo with ailments it is intended to cure
The above tribute to this remarkable
highly concentrated product of real
ly wonderful mineral deposit located
in Mississippi and sold under the thirty
year old CAIN" trademark proves that
people troubled with that draggy, worn
weak, run down feeling due to stomach
digestion, blood and uric acid troubles
Thousands of people know how it
drags them down to feel half sick the
whole day long and their praise of
Acid Iron Mineral proves it builds
folks up rapidly again. A dollar bot
tie can be procured at most any drug
store.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30
BLAND VILLA ITEMS.
vocate.

Our singing at the Primitive Baptist
church on every fourth Sunday after
noon was much revived last Sunday
by having with us our former chorister
Mr. w j. Riley, of Quitman, also sew
eral other good singers among whom
were Mr.. Jack Ford, from Ty Ty, and
Mr.. ]. w. Moore, of Ashburn We ap-
preciate our large congregation.
Everybody is invited to come again.
Mrs. Annie Pollard has returned to
Atlanta, after visit to her mother,
Mrs. Rycroft Mrs. Pollard has a posi-
ton with ]. M. High Company.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30
FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR MR..
AND MRS. LASSETER.

& Tuesday evening, the officers and
teachers of the Sunday School of the
FIRST Methodist church met in the low
er auditorium with Attorney Hugh
Lasseter and family in farewell re-
cepticn, on their departure for their
new home in Kansas City. Worthy
commentator was paid this young
couple by Rev. w. F. Smith, Rev. T.
b. Stanford, Attorneys M. M. Fakes.
o. 7. Cover and others. To ATTORNEY
Lasseter for his faithfulness in all
lines of church work, Sunday School
superintendent, layman, steward pro-
fessicnally, and as a christian Gentle
man, and to Mrs. Lasseter, who has
left her impress for good, in the school
on the religious, social and civ clife
of the city by her strength of character
hef lofty Ideals.
Tenderest mention of their "Baby
Florence" was made.
On this occasion, varying express
sions Of good cheer, comradeship,
God speed, were intermingled with the
sadness which always attends the
word Farewell"
Mr.. O. T. Cover presented, on be-
half of the Sunday school, handsome
set of sterling silver spoons, as a to-
ken of love and appreciation.
Mr.. Lasseter and family will leave
Cordele Thursday night for a short
visit tc relatives in Fitzgerald, then
they will go directly to thir future
home in Kansas City, where the best
wishes of the people will attend
them.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30
CoRDELE WOMEN NOT WORRIED
OVER FOOD SHORTAGE.

81 have lived on toast and water for
over 6 months and have been scarcely
able to eat anything for the past year.
| began suffering from stomach troub-
leand boating 5 years ago. A friend
recommended Mayr's WonderfulReme-
edy and since taking doses | feel !
am entirely restored; even cabbage
does not hurt ne" 1t is simple,
harmless preparation that removes the
catarrhal mucus from the intestinal
tract and allhys the inflammation which
causes practically all stomach. liver
pendicitis. One dose will convince or
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30
MiIIer's Antiseptic Oil, Known AS
SNAKE OIL
Will Positively Relieve Pain in. Three
Minutes.

Will Positively Relieve Pain in Three
Minutes.
= Try right now for Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Lumbago, sore, stiff and
swollen joints, pains in the head back
and limbs, corns, bunions, etc. After
one application pain disappears as if
by magic.
A new remedy used internally for
Coughs, Cold, Group, Sore Throat, Dip
htheria and Tonsilitis.
This oil is conceded to be the most
penetrating remedy known. It's
prompt and immediate effect in reliev-
ing pain is due to the fact that pene-
trates to the affected parts at once.
AS an illustration, pour ten drops on
the thickest piece of sole leather and
it will penetrate this substance thru
and thru in three minutes.
Accept no substitute. This great
oil is golden red color only. Every
bottle guaranteed; Csc, so and $1.00 a
bottle or money refunded.
You will find him or it at JENNINGS
DRUG STORE, Cordele, Ga.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30
The little one PLAYED out in the cold

The little one played out in the cold
and that 1t was all cnocked up and
croopy. Father, mother, safe guard
your little ones by keeping a bottle of
Drew's Salve in your house ready for
any emergency. For Group, colds,
coughs, sorethroat, bronchitis, tonsili-
It's and pneumonia it has no equal. 1t
is sold and guaranteed by your drug
gist to give absolute satisfaction.
Why not test the merit of this wonder
full product when you will have ali to
gain and nothing to lose?
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30
A GOOD BUY

115 acres or land, good five-room
dwelling, ceiled barns, crib, wire fenc-
ing, etc. About 80 acres in cultivation
Can bebought with or without tenant,
easy terms. Known as the B. G. ST.
mon place near Williford, Write or
phone d. C. KETCHEUM, Vienna,
Ga. SM-W-pd
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30
Jack Palmer is on the sick list.

*-#-*
Mrs. w. f. Smith is visiting friends
in Marshallville and Montezuma.
Mrs. Bruce Williams is convalesing
after recent illness.
Mrs. F. T. Macon is confined to her
by illness.
Paul Watson, of Dublin, spent Sun
day in the city with relatives.
Mrs. E. B. James will leave tomor-
row for a. months visit to her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ed Mccoy at Bradentown,
Florida.
Mrs. Bernard Boatright left today
for San Antonio Texas, to join her
MI. wiz ID III CiAN
aviation camp at Fort Sam Houston.
Miss Sara Hyde, who was student
at Winston-Salem the past fall, will
leave tomorrow to enter G. N. l. c. at
Milledgeville for the spring term.
Mrs. Pliny Hall and two daughters,
Of Macon, are guests for the week
end of Mrs. R. R. Harris on Twelfth
avenue.
Jennings Clark is again connected
with the Suwanee hotel as clerk.
Since leaving Cordele several months
ago, Mr.. Clark has done Y. M. G. A.
work at Augusta and Camp Wheeler.
A congenial crowd, Messrs. J. R.
Williams, Cecil Williams, Lee Mercer,
DR.. D. ]. Williams and others consti-
tuted a fishing party, who are near the
Everglades of Florida.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30

This is the first time in twenty-five
years this could have been done. The
last time the river was frozen over
was in 5.-Wesleyan Christian Ad-
vocate.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30
ACROSS THE OHIO

Rev. Walter Anthony, formerly of
the South Georgia conference, now
pastor Of the Johnson Memorial church
Huntington, w. Va, and his wife, in
company with hundreds of other peo-
pie, walked across the Ohio river on
the ice on the morning of January A.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30

1t is hoped that the condition of Will
liam .!essup, son of Mr.. and Mrs Hor-
ace ceFsup, who is critically i'll. is
s0i.tv hat imprnYad
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30
MILLER--PARk

A marriage of interest was that of
Miss Juliette Miller and Mr.. Elmer
Park which occurred January oath, at
Crystal River, Fla. Miss Miller is
originally from Coney, Ga, and is a
step sister of Mr. w. H. Cunning
ham, of Cordele. The wedding was wit
messed only by members of the fam
lily and a few friends. Immediately
after the ceremony the party was
rendered tea az the Crystal River
Inn, a tourist hotel of that city Mr..
and Mrs Park will make their home
in Charleston, S. C.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30

money refunded. Jennings Drug
Store
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30
PRAYER MEETING

The mid week prayer service at the
Methodist church will be conducted
by Rev. T. B. Stanford this evening
at 7:15. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30

Mrs. w. f. Smith is visiting friends
in Marshallville and Montezuma.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30

Mrs. E. B. James will leave tomor-
row for a months visit to her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ed Mccoy at Bradentown,
Florida
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30

Miss Bernice Turner, of Byromville,
is the guest of Miss Mildred Dawson
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30

Mrs. F. T, Macon is confined to her
by illness.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30

Paul Watson, of Dublin, spent Sun
day in the city with relatives.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30

Mrs Bruce Williams is convalesing
after a recent illness.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-30

Miss Jessie Finger is visiting re-
latives n Byromville
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-06-07

is terrified. that is ALL" he said. III
the committee wishes, can tell them
of this matter. Later, he can be In
terrogated."
The leader nodded.
'By chance" said the concierge,
'this-this brave veteran"-he glanced
CONTEMPORARY at the huddled figure
in the chair-''has come across an old
passage, the one which rcmor has said
lay under the city wall, and for which
we have at different times instituted
search"
He paused. to give his words weight.
That they were of supreme interest
could be told by the craning forward
of the committee.
"The entrance is concealed at the
base of the old Gate of the Neon. Our
friend here followed it, and reports
1t in good condition. For a mile or
Whereabouts it follows the line Of the
destroyed wall. Then it turns and
goes to the palace itself"
'Into the palace?"
"By a flight of stairs, inside the
wall, to a door In the roof. This door,
which was locked. he opened, having
carried keys with him. The door ne
describes as in the tower. AS it was
night, he could not see clearly, but
the roof at that point is fat"
"Stand up. Adelbert," said the leader
sharply. "This that our comrade tells
is true?"
at is true. excellency."
"Shown diagram of the palace,
could you locate this door,"
old Adelbert stared around him
hopelessly. It was done now. Moth
ing that he could say or refuse to say
would change that. He nodded.
When, soon after, a chart Of the
palace was placed on the table, he in
dlcated the location of the door with a
trembling forefnger. at is there" he
said thickly. "And may God forgive
me for the thing have done"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-06-07
CHAPTER xlv-continued.

The concierge bent closer over the
table. Doctor Weiderman, the kings
physician, is one of u.s." he whispered.
'aThe king lives now only because of
stimulants to the heart. His body is
already dead. When the stimulants
cease, he will die"
Old Adelbert covered his eyes. He
had gone too far to retreat now.
Driven by brooding and trouble, he had
allied himself with the powers of dark
ness.
He sat silent while the concierge
cleared the table, and put the dishes
In a pan for his niece to wash. And
throughout the evening he said little.
AT something before midnight he and
his host were to set out ON a grave
matter, nothing less than to visit the
committee of ten, and impart the old
soldiers discovery. In the interval he
sat waiting, and nursing his grievances
TO keep them warm.
Black Humbert, waiting for the hour
to start and filling his tankard repeat
eddy, grew loduacious. He limited of
his value to the cause. Old Adelbert
gathered that, If he had not actually
murdered the late crown prince and
his wife. he had been closely con-
cerned in it. His thin, old flesh crept
with anxiety. 1t was bad business,
and he could not withdraw.
eve should have lad the child, too"
A. -. cd
much bother. But he had been, I'M
known to us, sent to the country. A
matter of milk, / believe"
"But you say you do not war on
childrenr'
"Bahl A babe of a few months.
Furthermore" said the concierge, Il
have a nose for the police. l scent
a spy, as a dog scents bone. Who,
think you, discovered Haeckel?"
"Haeckel!" Old Adelbert sat upright
In his chair.
AYE, Haeckel, Haeckel the jovial,
the archconspiratOr. Who but /? /
suspected him. He was too fierce. He
had no caution. He was what peace
full citizen may fancy a revolutionist
to be. / watched him. He was not
brave. He was reckless because he
had nothing to fear. And at last ]
caught him"
Old Adelbert was sitting forward un
the edge of his chair, his jaw drop ed.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-06-07

leader. 'What is your name and oc-
cupation?"
"Adelt ert. excellency. AS to occu-
patton, for years / was connected with
the opera. Twenty years, eycellency.
Then grew old, and another" His
voice broke.
''What is the information that brings
yoH here?"
Suddenly old Adelbert wert. terrible
AeSEs that forced their way from his
faded eyes, and ran down his cheeks.
y cannot, excellenciesT he cried. Il
find I cannot"
Tie collapsed into the chair, and
throwing his arms across the table
bowed his head on them. His slIoul-
ders heaved under his old uniform.
The committee stirred. and the con-
cierge caught him brutality by the
wrist.
"Up with YOU" he said, from
clenched teeth. 'What stupidity is
this? Would you play with deathT
But old Adelbert was beyond fear.
He shook his head. II cannot" he
muttered, his face hidden.
Then the concierge stood erect and
folded his arms across his chest. she
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-06-07
CHAPTER XIV.
Kim Kari.

"They love US dearlyi" said King
Karl.
The chancellor, who sat beside him
in the royal carriage, shrugged his
shoulders. ''They have had little rea-
son to love, in the past, majesty" he
said briefly.
Karl laughed, and watched the
crowd. He and the chancellor rode
alone, Karl's encourage, very modest
one, following in another carriage.
There was no military escort, no pomp.
It had been felt unwise. Karl, paying
ostenslbly a visit of sympathy, had
come unofilcially.
The chanc, llOr was not so Gala as
he appeared. He had lined the route
from the station to the palace with his
men; had prepared for every contin-
gency so far as he could without cali
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-06-07

seeing ner come to deep, vibrant life
in his arms thrilled him.
When he carried her tea to her. he
bent over her. "PleaseI"' he said.
"Try to like me. T."
"Im sorry" Hedwig said quickly.
Mother has forgotten the lemon"
Karl smiled and, struggling his
shoulders, fetched the lemon. Fright,
now?" he inquired. "And aren't we
going to have a talk togetherT"
'If you wish 1t, dare say we shall"
Majesty" said Hilda. frowniz, into
her teaeup. ''T see a marriage for
YOU" She ignored her mothers scowl,
and tilted her cup to examine t.
"a marriageP' Karl Joined her, and
peered with mock anxiety at the tea
grounds. "Strange that my fate
should be confined in so small COM
passl A happy marriage? Which am
II"
'erhe long yellow leaf. Yes. 1t looks
happy. But you may be rather
shocked when tell YOU"
"Shocked?"
AAAAAhf c1Au tAeAS
you are going TO marry me-"
Delightful I"
sand we are going to have"
"Hildai" cried the archduchess fret
fully, ''Do stop that nonsense and let
us talk. was trying to recall, this
morning" she said to Karl, 'when you
last visited u.s." She knew 1t quite
wen, but she preferred having Karl
think she had forgotten. at was, i
believe, just before Hubert"
"Yes," said Karl gravely, "jnst be-
fore"
"Ott0 was baby then"
"a very small child. I remember
that / was afraid to handle him."
HE is curious boy. old beyond his
years. Rather a little prig. think,
He has an English governess, and she
has made him quite a little woman"
Karl laughed, but Hedwig flushed
''He is not that sort at ALL" she de
clared stoutly. "He is lonely and-and
rather pathetic. The truth is that nc
one really cares for him. except"
Except Captain LarIsch" said the
archduchess smoothly. "You and he
Hedwig, have done your best by him
surely"
The bit of byplay was not lost or
Karl-the sudden stiffenlng of He'd
wigs back. Olga's narrowed eyes
Olga had been right, then. Trust heI
for knowing facts when they were dis
agreeable. His eyes became set and
watchful, hard, too, had any noticed
There were ways to deal with such q
situation, Of course. They were Civ
ing him this girl to secure their own
safety, and she knew 1t. Had he not
been so mad about her he might have
pitied her, but he felt no pity, only q
deep and resentful determination to
get rid Of Milky, and then to warm
her by his own fire. He might have
to break her first. After that manner
had many queens of Karnia come to
the throne. He smiled behind his
small mustache.
When tea was almost over, the
crown prince was announced. He
came in, rather nervously, with hii
hands thrust In his trousers pockets