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The Washington times., 1918-12-07
MASKED BANDITS SHOOT
MAN IN RAID; GET $3.50

NEW CASTLE, Pa, Dec. THE
State police and county detective. NJ
]. Young are at work in an effort TO
capture quartet of masked bandits
who visited a foreigners boarding
house in the Hillsville district after
midnight Tuesday and, with drawn
revolvers, relieved all of the boarders
of their savings, securing $3.50.
One Of the boarders. Steve Curicha
was shot through the breast during
the raid, being struck by a bullet fired
in fusillade aimed at the door of an
upstairs room when some of the
boarders tried to escape. No arrests
have as yet been made.
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
SENATE CONFIRMS GLASS;
TO TAKE OATH ON DEC. is

The nomination Of Carter Glass to
MI the unexpired term OF Secretary
AeAdoo Of the Treasury Department
was confirmed by the Senate yester-
day. Following his resignation from
congress he will be sworn into Of
fee December I6
He states that he has every reason
10 believe the present policy OF the
Treasury Department will not be
changed.
Il could readily WISH" he said,
that I may succeed even Approximate
ly as well in administering the affairs
Of the Treasury as has the dis
tinguished man whose retirement so
distresses the country. Ny personal
affection for him, great as it is,
scarcely exceeds my admiration of
his really brilliant accomplishments
es Secretary OF the Treasury. 1t Is
ny Judgment that his retirement is a
Rational misfortune
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
POSTAL EMPLOYEES IN WAR
WILL BE GIVEN OLD JOBS

Postal employees who entered the
military service during the war. will
be reassigned to theik old positions
upon application. as soon as they are
discharged from the army or navy.
the Postoffice Department announces.
Salary increases, which would have
been automatically given the former
employees had they remained in the
postal service. will be allowed.
Postofnce officials today stated that
over 100 former employees OF the Dis
trict postoffice would be re-instated
as a result OF the ruling.
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
(Civilian
'otaI ........ 9T4,606
Many Old Cars Used.

As the largest manufacturers of
passenger automobiles were largely
engaged in war work, some of them
to the full capacity of their plants,
and had almost ceased manufacture of
automobiles, it Is not to be expected
that the output of cars will be nor
NAL before about the middle of next
year.
On June so. 1918. there were $780,
931 motor vehicles registered in the
United States, of which fully 100000
were passenger cars. Ordinary wear
and tear would eliminate about half a
million of these in normal times. but
probably most of the old cars have
been kept in service and will be re-
tired as rapidly as new cars can be
obtained TO take their place.
There still exists a shortage of iron,
steel and other materials used in
motor cars, ana the demands OF other
industries that have been curtaiIed
will be large. The facts. therefore,
indicate that new car production will
hardly catch UP with demand until
1920.
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
CASTRO SUCCEEDS MERGUIA
TO COMBAT VILLAS BANDITS

Ell PAso, Tex, Dec. IA new
and determined effort to cope with
Francisco Villas banditry in Chihua-
hua state Is seen in the appointment
OF Gen. Jesus Aguistin Castro. former
secretary of war in the Carranza gov
ernment to succeed General 4crguia
as commander in Chihuahua
General Merguia is variously reported
TO have resigned, or to have been re-
called for his failure TO deal with the
Villistas. His charge that Villa is OBJ.
tanning money and ammunition from
the American side OF the border IL not
regarded seriously by authorities here
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
SULTAN REGRETS WAR.

CoNsTANTINoPLE. Dec. lin an
interview Sultan Mehmed vasid-Ed-
Din, the new Turkish ruler. declared
that participation OF Turkey In the
war was 'unwise" and an accident"
He said that the dovsrnment's lack
OF foresight led them into the calam-
ity. He further added that 1t never
would have happened II he had been
on the throne.
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
WORKMEN FIGHT
FAR BENEATH RIVER

NEW YORK. Dec. T.-one hundred
workmen staged a free-for-aH fight
yesterday in a compressed air cham
Der OF the new Seventh street sub
way, 100 feet under the East river.
Eight men were severely injured
before a squad of policemen clubbed
them into submission.
The trouble started when a fore
man hit n man over the head with a
steel drill. About fifty men sided
with the victim, and an equal number
with the foreman.
Two hundred other workmen look ed
on
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railroads to private ownership. under
Federal regulation.
The resolution suggested that
wasteful competition should be elm
mated. pooling OF equipment permit
ted and combinations or consolida-
tion in operation OF terminals en-
couraged.
The congress also declared its op-
position to Government ownership OF
telegraph, telephone, and cable lines.
Other resolutions demand removal
OF all war restrictions and regulations
on American industry. and advocated
development of public works projects,
in order to provide employment for
skilled labor.
The congress called the Govern
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
LsIer Finds Monster
He Can't Land Is Skunk;
Line Cut Immediately

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. Bert
Hamilton. fishing the other night
in Storage Dam, using flies.
called out to his companions,
Frank Mobley and William Beh-
men: Fellows, I've got channel
cat that must be a monster by
the way he pulls"
In the darkness Hamilton was
struggling with the prize that re-
fused to be drawn in.
He flashed the light and saw
that his catch was something
black with a white stripe along
its back swimming about in a
circle and swapping viciously at
the line. 1t was a skunk. The
line was Immediately cut.
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
WOODROW WILSON CHAIR"
GIVEN WALES UNIVERSITY

LONDON, Dec. Major David
Davies. member of Parliament, and
his sisters, have donated $1O0,O00 to
Wales University to found a pro-
fessorship OF international politics.
They announced they hope the chair
will be Associated with the illus
trious name of Woodrow Wilson"
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
16,OOOMORE MAJOR
CASUALTIES COMING

About 10000 major casualties are
yet unreported. Secretary OF War
Baker announces.
These casualties. including killed
in action, died of wounds. died of
disease or other causes. severely
wounded and missing, should be
cabled here With a week. Baker said
A much larger list OF minor casual
ties remains to be reported.
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
CANS MADE CHAIRMAN.

Isaac Cans. Of Salzs & Co. has been
appointed chairman Of the mercantile
interests committee Of the Board Of
Trade, II was announced today. The
board Will announce later the names
Of the men selected to serve with
Chairman Cans. This committee will
serve for the ensuing year.
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
ASKS FREE SPEECH.

Senator la Toilette has introduced \
bill to permit the freest discussion OF
peace terms. The measure amends
the espionage law to prevent inter
ference with public discussion Of pro-
posed laws. declarations of war terms
OF peace. ''of any other matter Of pub
lie concern"
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
s-HoUR DAY ON BRITISH r. RS.

LONDON. Dec. 7.-Premier Lloyd
George has returned to London and
takes charge of the railroad situation
as conciliator. The result OF the pre-
miers mediation soon developed when
WORD was sent the conference that a
beginning had been made by granting
the locomotive men an eight hour
day.
The Washington times., 1918-12-07

Let the noise Of quarters and dol
lars pouring into the q. 8. Treasury
announce to the world that this coun-
try In united. Buy War Savings
Stumpa.
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ment's attention to the necessity for
encouraging and developing foreign
trade so that American Industries may
AFFORD employment to wage earners.
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
PLAN COMMERCIAL
: CONGRESS TOUR

The Bankhead National Highway As
sodation will conduct an automobile
tour from Birmingham to Baltimore
ter the purpose Of par !cipation in the
tenth annual convention OF the South
EN- Commercial Congress, December
to L.
Carolina, is chairman Of the tours
Committee, and is being assisted In
tire organization plans for the trip by
Hon J. A Rountree. secretary OF the
Bankhead National Highway Associa-
ton. The train will leave Birmingham
December 2, arriving in AtlantaN De-
cember 3, Charlotte December 4. Ra-
leigh December 5. Richmond December
6, and Washington December T.
Upon arrival in Washington the high
way party will be rendered a recep-
ton in the rotunda- Of the Capitol by
the Southern Society OF Washington.
Senator Bankhead and members Of the
Senate and House joining the ofncers
or the Southern Society of Washington
on the receiving line. Saturday even
ing the motorists will again be received
a a social function, to be rendered at
the University Club. The party will
remain in Washington Sunday, Decem-
ber s. Co.. .. .--.-- -.
To Begin Monday.
THE Official drive from Washington
20 Baltimore will begin at O'Clock
Monday. December 3. The train will
be mobillZed on the ellipse- An escort
o. at least 100 cars from the member
ship Of the, Southern Society will par
ticipate in the drive from Washington
to Baltimore. Major. John G. Capers
10 chairman OF the subcommittee CO.
v--fFE I
Owens in the organization plans.
The parade OF cars will be headed by
Senator John, IL Bankhead and he will
be accompanied BY the Senate and
House subcommittee on postofficeS and
post roads. The drive will be made
through Pennsylvania avenue, the Capt.
toI Grounds, Maryland avenue. and out
the MISUNDERSTANDING boule-
yard, down Baltimore. street to the city
ha1l in the host city. Hon. William
W. Cloud. Of Baltimore, is chairman
u the committee having in charge the
reception in Baltimore -
Escort Of Autos.
AN escort of automobiles from Balti-
more will meet the automobilists and
accompany them to the city limits. The
party win be the recipients OF many
social courtesies and will participate in
the general sessions Of the week. They
viii attend the highway session at the
Southern Hotel. Baltimore, Monday
afternoon, to be addressed by Hon.
William F. McCombs, chairman OF the
good roads committee Of the Southern
Commercial Congress; Hon Tom d.
McKeown. Committee on Roads, House
Of Congress; Gen, T. Coleman Du
Pent. and Senator John H. Bankhead
Of Alabama
The object Of the highway. session is
TO direct national attention to the
need Of improved highways as a part
Of the trinity on transportaLOn-h.gh gh-
ways, waterways, and railways-and
TO interpret the relation Of highways
70 the economic value Of the country,
especially with reference to under
round transportation
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
MUCH CANDY TO YANks.

Nine million pounds Of candy were
bought this last week for the army
overseas. along with 565, 900 gallons Of
pickles.
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
ADVOCATE FEDERAL
CONTROL OF ROADS

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.. Dec. THE
commerce congress in convention here
today, adopted. q resolution recon-
mending that Congress enact legisla-
ton providing for early return Of the
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
PREPARE TOMAKE
.GARSFO TRADE

Immediately following the signing
of the armistice. the manufacturers
of passenger automobiles and motor
trucks began preparations to resume
the production of cars and trucks to
meet civilian demands. Some have
asked the Government to cancel part
Of their war contracts. and the War
Industries Board authorized a so per
cent increase in the production Of
passenger automobiles over that al
lowed for the last half Of 1918, and
announced the removal OF priorities
for materials, so that there would be
the least possible delay in resuming
normal production, according to Of
ficiaIs of the National Automobile
Chamber OF Commerce.
VIII Take Time to Get Back.
1t is anticipated. however. that sew
eraI months will be required to secure
deliveries of all the materials and
parts needed to get back on a full
production basis and that II will
hardly be possible for manufacturers to
build more passenger cars by the first
of next year than the allowance au-
thorized by the board. nor more motor
trucks than the average rate of past
production
In 1917 there were produced LIS
900 passenger automobiles and 160. 1000
commercial motor vehicles, whereas
under the war restrictions this year
the total output of passenger cars will
be slightly less than 100000. or
100000 fewer than in 1917. There
was no enforced limitation OF truck
production until last August. except
that many assemblers were unable to
obtain deliveries of engines, transmits
sions and axles. Trucks produced and
sold for civilian use only last year
totaled 10e. 900. while this year they
will reach 1S2,000-an increase of 81
per cent The production of pas
senger cars and trucks by quarters in
1918 was as follows:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-02-14

Wise is the prophet who does not al
low his predictions to go on record.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-02-14
CHAPTER XXI.
A Secret Of the Sea.


We were compelled to resort to rope
and pulley, and then search through
the dead mans clothes to discover the
key. Even with that found, it required
the sharp edge of Ratchet to force
open the cover. As it lifted. the sight
was greeted with cries of astonish-
ment
''Good Lord, sir. it's money, and a
stack of 1T ~
English and French coins 70
AYE, and SPANISH
Whites voice broke in above the
babble, the old harsh croak I remem-
bered so well:
'Well, see here. lads" he shouted,
whose Is all this gold, anyhow?
Amt it just naturally ours? It's sure
no good to these yere dead men, an
there want nuthin' else good aboard
now to divide share an share about p
Eve undoubtedly have a claim" /
answered. for salvage; and if the
heirs of the rightful owners are I'M
able to prove themselves justly en-
titled to the gold. perhaps we might
hold the entire amount"
.Pfffle !" snorted White, whats the
use o. all that poppycock These fel-
lows likely enough stole the money, or
else dug 1t up somewhere. 1t never be-
ionged to them eny more'n 1t does to
u.s. Nobody knows the stun even ex-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-02-14

Only One "BROMO OUININE"
To get the genuine. call for full name LAxATTvJ
BROMO QUININH. Look for signature of II. W
GROVE Cures q Cold In One Day. 3Oc.
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Carnauba Wax

Carnauba wax is made from the
leaves of the carnauba plant fndigen-
GUS to the state OF Plainly. Ceara, and
Rio Grande do Norte. in northeastern
Brazil, whose roots are used locally as
medicine, whose branches are used for
bridge and housebuilding because they
resist the attacks of insects. and whose
fibers are used in rope ana paper
making; the wax has been used extern
sively in adulterating beeswax, but Is
finding an honest market on its mer-
its. not only for candle manufacture.
but for coating the insulating mate
rial of electric wires. ETC.; the annual
production of wax in Rio Grande do
Norte is about $50 tons a year, valued
at about $25O.O00; perhaps three
fourths Of this Is exported; but the for
ests of carnauba plant can produce, n
developed. many times this quantity.
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~Nxe Are All Free to Go Now, Dear"
cannot deny it's existence; 1t L. here
now in our custody. but who its right
ful owner may be, will probably never
De determined"
ssThen what will become of it7'
He smiled.
"That is rather a fine question of
law. I should say that you men who
recovered it at sea, have the best
claim, although it must be held intact
for a certain length OF time to give
any rightful claimant opportunity to
furnish proof of ownership OF course,
in case no such claimant appears. the
government takes its share"
''And the amount contained in the
chest?''
Exceeded seven hundred thousand
dollars"
rejoined Vera at the hotel, stand
ing beside her in a window looking out
upon the harbor. Below us was the
our strange voyage.
sWe are all free to go now, DEAR" !
said. '"The examination is all over.
''Have they found the owner of the
money!"
NJ lhCy nav AOl SNSA Tic SbSI1l-
est conception as tc whom it originally
law compels them to hold it intact for
the present.
'For how long?'
proportion is given to those who recov-
share
Her owes mot mine
81 wonder if you know where my
share will go, if 1 ever receive it7" she
asked softly.
81 think / do, and mine will be added
to ito the mother and sister Of
Philip Bascom.'
Eyes; and-and we may never know
who these men were, or the story of
their quest?"
''Most likely not; 1t will remain a
secret of the sea. Who was CASTOR de
Lys? Where, and how did he learn Of
this hidden treasure? From where In
the Seven Seas did he gather together
the men who went with him? To what
strange coast did the peaceful Rose of
Gaspe sail? What motives of hate, or
cupidity, led to the murderous crime
of Gustave Mountain? and how much of
the truth did Liverpool Red know?
had he lived, could he have lifted the
veil?'
She was silent long while, her hand
clasped in mine; then she lifted her
face, and smiled.
'Tt-it has been full Of hardship, of
sorrow, yet. Robert, love the sea-"
"And I, sweetheart" I answered
earnestly, flor out of it's mystery into
my heart has come the one woman"
(THE END.)
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galley, with door standing wide open,
revealing a fireless stove, the boats in
checks. not one missing, the after
cabin on the deck level, it's companion
door ajar, the wheel astern, outlined
against the sky. swinging slightly to a
flashing Of rope-and nowhere a human
being. I could scarcely believe the evi:
dence of my own eyes.
Heavens. Olson; there's not a sailor
on deck" L gasped.
mo, sir; it beats me; I've been at
sea a long time, sir, but 1 never see
nothin' like this-they amt left, fer
the boats are all there, an the wheel
is dashed. She's just saIlin' herself"
There's no sign of any trouble
aboard. Why, those decks are scrubbed
like Dutchwoman's floor. Hurry up,
Leayord; the schooner seems deserted.
Come on. mate. we shall have to clear
this mystery up"
We sprang down on the deck, and
the others came tumbling over the rail
after US, each face expressive of mys-
tif1cation. Vera touched my sleeve,
her eyes searching mine.
what can have happenedf"
81 do not in the least know" I an
swered. "The mystery is too deep to
guess at. There has been no storm.
no fire, no evidence of desertion, every
boat seems to be in its proper place.
The only thing I can think of as pos
sible is drink. The whole crew may
be drunk. but that seems like a dream
However. we can't stand here doing
nothing. White. you are not of much
use with that broken arm, So remain
alongside Miss Darlington. Keep your
eyes open. Leayord. you and I will
have peep into that cabin; the rest
of you take the forecastle. Be careful,
lads. but don't miss anything-scatter
now"
1 slid back the companion door, and
entered slightly in advance The cabin
floor was on a level with the main
deck, and its glass front flooded the
interior with light A glance revealed
everything, and stood motionless, my
breath caught in my throat. my hand
still gripping the edge of the door.
I was aware that Leayord peered in
across my shoulder, and heard his
startled lips utter one muffied exclama-
ton. 1t was a low-ceiled apartment
oainted white. with ports along the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-02-14

along the Labrador coast At last they
leased the Rose of Gaspe, from a man
of wealth, Richard Martin, who had
previously used the schooner as pri-
vate yacht. 1t was reftted and pro-
visioned, and the crew arrived from
Halifsx- None among them was>known
in PIacentia, but the Inhabitants say
that only two or three among them had
the appearance of sailors. They put to
sea seven weeks ago. Beyond that we
know absolutely nothing"
sBut the chest Of coinsf have you
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-02-14
CHAPTER xxxI-continued.

Leayord and I were the last, and we
feft the dinghy swamped behind us,
dangling and crushed against the steel
side of the schooner, upheld only by
the strength of the rope. 1t was all
the work of a feverish minute, in
which thought was impossible because
of the stress of action. But now, as I
chung breathless to those lower mizzen
ratiines, the seven of US damned upon
the little platform, the green surge of
water below slushing against the
wreck we had just left, the strange ST.
1ence of this vessel which we had
boarded struck me with full force. In
heavens name, what could it mean?
It was broad daylight; If there was a
man alive aboard, he could never have
failed to see or hear us in this fierce
struggle for life. Yet no one was Wis
ible; no sound of voice was heard; no
face peered over at us above the rail.
1t was like a ghost schooner, and I felt
the very heart of me chill as I stared
into the blank faces of my huddled
companions, and along the shiny sides,
and the deserted rail.
"This is a rum go. sir" ventured
Leayord soberly- "Ain't she got no
crew2'
at don't know what to make of it,"
I confessed. "but We'll soon find out.
Help the lady, Leayord. Olson, come
with me-
We footed the ropes, and swung up
to the rail, clinging there long enough
to gain swift view of the deck beyond.
1t was as clean as a millionaire's
yacht. and had the appearance Of one,
with brasswork glistening, and paint
fresh and bright. Every rope seemed
coiled I'm place, the sail gaskets firmly
tied, the planks spotless, the canvas as
white as though just out of the sail
loft. My eyes surveyed the whole fore
and aft-the low forecastle. the cooks
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no knowledge as to where 1t came
fromT'
mo more than mere guess: there
Is no guide. Beyond doubt this CASTOR
de Lys learned of its existence some
where In Labrador, and planned its
recovery. The men with him also
knew what 1t was they sailed to seek.
In my judgment this must be q treas
ure of the old Hudson's Bay company,
lost and hidden a hundred years ago
yet we can get no trace Of such a dis
appearance of coin in the records. We
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-02-14

Lots of men would rather swindle
a fellow man out of a nickel than earn
dollar by honest labor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-24
The School Teachers Creed.

1 believe in boys and girls, the
men and women of a great tomorrow;
that whatsoever the boy soweth the
man shall reap.
1 believe in the curse of ignorance,
in the efficacy of schools, in the dig
nity of teaching, and in the JOY of
serving others.
I believe in wisdom as revealed in
human lives, as we'll as in the pages
of a printed book, in lessons taught,
not so much by precept as by exam
ple, in ability to work with the hands
as we'll as to think with the head, in
everything that makes life large and
lovely.
I believe in beauty in the school
room, in the home, in daily life and
in out-of-doors.
I believe in laughter, in love, in
faith, in all ideals and distant hopes
that lure US on.
I believe that every hour and ev-
ery day we receive a just reward for
all we are and all we do.
l believe in the present and all its
opportunities, in the future and its
promises and in the divine JOY OF
living.-Edwin Osgood Grover.