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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02

Scarcity of copper is reported in
Germany. But the Kaiser still has his
hraaA
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02
The Bright Eye. of Vengeance

The bright eye of vengeance sees
and Furnishes the wicked. - So
phocles.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02

IF THE LADIES FLEW.
Captain-why did you let that
enemy plane get away?
Aviatrix-The brute started flirt-
ing with me, and lost control try
ing to powder my nose!
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02

ALL HE COULD STAND.
wifey-Fred, I want $40 for pin
money.
Hubby-Great Scott. Here it is,
But I'm darned glad you don't want
70 hux ankles
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02

Striking Wexford Ureland) engi-
neers have refused to comply with
the request of the Ministry of Labor
that they return to work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02

II Hindenburg is wise he will change
the name of his line.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02
OUR DAILY LAUGH

HOW IT HAPPENED.
How did Dodge happen to fall
downstairs? ?"
why, his wife said. Now, John,
be careful and. as he is not tho
man to be dictated to by any wom-
an, down he went"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02

HISTORIC HARRISBURG
John Harris ferry was so inn
portant in provincial days that the
governors of the colony used to come
here for consultations with settlers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02

Cleveland taxicab companies have
dispensed with men chauffeurs and
now depend exclusively upon women
to run their machines.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02

The United States Employment Blu
reau is now supplying labor to es--
sential industries at the rate of a
quarter of a million a week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02

Marine strikes on United States
ships are barred for the duration of
the war by new agreement be-
tween owners and the engineers
union.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02
LABOR NOTES

Since 1906 trade union member
ship in Australia has increased 211
per cent.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02

Steamers running out of Tacoma,
Wash, are employing women as
oilers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-02

The first annual meeting OF the
Irish Clerical Workers Union was
held recently in the Trades Hall
Capel street. Dublin.
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28
CHAPTER x.
O,EeiIIy,s Plans Fail.

In the days that followed his call on
Ignacio Alvarado, OReilly behaved so
openly that the secret service agent
detailed to watch him relaxed his vigil
lance. Manifestly this 0'Reilly was
harmless person. But the spy did
not guess how frantic Johnnie was be-
coming at the delay how he inwardly
chafed and fretted when two weeks
had rolled by and still no signal had
come Then, too, his money was run
ming low
At last, however, the day arrived
when the man with the gray necktie
raised his hat and wiped his brow as
he passed the Isla de Cuba. Johnnie
could scarcely hold himself in his
chair. BY and BY he rose stretching
himself and sauntered after the fell
low. For several blocks he kept him
in sight but without receiving any
further sign.
Without a glance over his shoulder
the man turned into a large walled In
closure When Johnnie followed he
found himself In one Of the old Gene
tertes Ahead of him. up shady ave-
nue. bordered with trees. the stranger
hurried then he swerved 10 his left,
and when 0sReiIly came 10 the point
where he had disappeared there was
nobody in sight Apprehending that
he had made some mistake in the sig
nal OReilly FASTENED down the walk.
Then at last. to his great relief he
heard a sihilant:
"Psst Psst :"
II came from behind a screen of
shrubbery, and there he found the Gu
ban whiting The latter began rap
idly:
"Our plans are complete. Listen
closely. One week from today. at ten
o'clock in the morning. you must be
in Manins drug store. Directly across
the street YOU will see two negroes
with three horses. At fifteen minutes
past ten walk out San Rafael street to
the edge of the city, where the hos
pital stands The negroes will follow
you. There is fort near by
Il knew"
"It commands the road You will be
challenged if you pass it, so turn in
at the hospital But do not enter the
gates. for the negroes will overtake
you at that point They will stop to
adjust the saron of the lead horse.
That will be your signal; mount him
and ride fast. Now, adios and good
luck"
With a smile and a quick grip of the
haad the messenger walked swiftly
faway. o'Reilly returned 10 his hotel.
NJ last one week, and this numb
ing. heartbreaking delay would end
he would be free to take up his quest.
But those seven days We're more than
a week they were seven eternities.
The hours We're like lead; o'Renly
could compose his mind TO nothing; he
was in n fever of Impotence
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28

| identified as fgnacio Alvarado himself
leaped TO his feet and faced him, ex
claiming:
who are you?'
I'm a friend. Don't be alarmed"
Johnnie summoned his most agreeable
smile. then he extended the sodden
package he had carried beneath his
arm. Il come from your brother
Tomas. He asked me to hand you
this cook and to say that he is return
ing 1t with his thanks"
What are you saying?" Plainly the
speaker did not comprehend; there
was nothing but apprehension in his
voice.
OReiily tore the wet paper from the
volume and laid it in AlvaradO's hand.
Look at It, please, and you'll under
stand. l didn't take time to knock, for
fear | might be followed"
Alvarado stared first at the book
then ut his caller After moment he
made sign to his wife, who left the
room. Wetting his lips, he inquired,
with an effort. "What do you want?"
O'Reilly told him in a few words.
Alvarado showed relief; he even
smiled 81 see. but-Caramba You
gave me a start And this book Ha !!
Tomas will have his jokes. 1t is we'll
you took precautions, for | am under
surveillance. I'll help you, yes But
you must not come here again. Return
to your hotel and Let me think
Senior Alyarado frowned in deepest
thought then he said Il have it. Ey-
cry morning at half past nine man
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28
Asensio SIashed Once at Him With
His Long. Murderous Machete.

wearing Il Panama hat and gray
necktie with large gold pin will pass
along the sidewalk across the street
from the Isla de Cuba You will
know him. One day, l cannot promise
how soon, he will lift his hat thus, and
wipe his face. You understands Good.
Follow him. He will give you final di-
rectiens. You know Manin, the drug
gist? Well, you can talk to him. and
he will keep you posted as TO our prog
ress. Now 90 before someone comes. .
O'Reilly wrung the Cuban's hand.
Then he stepped out into the night,
leaving pool of water on the clean
blue tiles where he had stood.
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28
RAISED RATES ARE
ALWAYS PROTESTED
INCREASED FREIGHT CHARGES
MUST BE ACCEPTED BY The
PUBLIC, NEVERTHELESS.
Is REALLY A WAR MEASURE
Agricultural Department Hopes to Use
"conscientious Directors" in Work
on Gardens Around Army Camps
Trade Boycott of Germany.
Nv ARTHUR w. DUNN.

Washington. = Naturally shippers
protest against the advance in freight
rates. For nearly a half century,
since the Granger movement was first
started. there has been a protest on
the part of shippers against high
freight rates. Most of the prejudice
that has been built up against rail-
roads in the past has been due to the
belief on the part of shippers that
freight rates have been exorbitant. or
course the shippers made the preduc-
ers and the consumers pay these rates
and this prejudice among the people
finally resulted in the Granger legls-
lation in the several states and inter-
state commerce legislation by con-
gress, all with a view of curbing the
railroads and reducing rates.
No one except Director General Nc
Adoo could have put over anything
quite so startling as the increase OF
freight and passenger rates. And even
If government ownership or contro!
had come to us when we were not at
war, the people would not have stood
for the advance in freight rates. Pre-
vious to the war when the railroads
made an application for 10 per cent
advance the protest against such an
increase was such as to prevent 1t.
But as long as the railroads have
been taken over for war purposes and
are run by the government the in
creased rates must be accepted by the
public. although the shippers will con-
tinue te protest.
The increase in passenger rates may
be protested, but the protests will be
ineffective, as the average individual
will not make a complaint. Although
a large number of this average fndi-
vidual" makes up the public" he is
not very effective in protests because
his protests are individual instead of
collective as in the case of the ship
pers. The average individual will pay
his extra railroad fare and say moth
ing.
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28

The day of days dawned at last. ana
Johnnie was early at Manin's soda
fountain. drinking insipid beverages
and anxiously watching the street. In
due time the negroes appeared, their
straw sarons laden with produce which
they innoeently disposed of. 0'Reilly
began to consult his watch with such
frequency that the druggist joked him.
Manins banter was interrupted by
bugle call. Down the street came per-
haps two hundred mounted troops.
They wheeled into San Rafael street
AT a gallop and disappeared in the di-
rection of the suburbs.
Now, what does that mean?" muir
INJURED the druggist. wait here while
| go to the roof, where can see some
thing"
OReilly tried to compose himself,
meanwhile becoming aware of grow
ing excitement in the street. Then
from the direction of the fort at the
end of San Rafael street sounded
faint rafting fusillade, more bugle
calls, and finally the thin, distant
shouting of men.
Rebels! I" someone cried.
"Dios milo. they are attacking the
city !"
"They have audaeity, eh?"
The roofs We're black with people
now Manln came hurrying down into
the store.
Something has gone wrong" he
whispered. They're fighting out yon-
der in the woods. There has been
some treachery."
ut is ten-fifteen," said O'Reilly. II
must be going.
Manin stared at him. You don't
understand"
"Those black fellows are getting
their horses ready. I'm going"
The druggist tried to force Johnnie
into chair. Mailman !" he painted
Il tell you our friends have been be-
trayed; they are retreating. Go back
to your hotel quickly"
For the first time during their ac-
auaintance MANN heard the good
natured American curse; O'Reilly's
blue eyes were blazing; he had let go
of himself completely.
I'm GOING" he cried, hoarsely. "All
the ID Spaniards in Cuba won't
stop me Lord! I've waited too long
| should have made a break"
Idiot = stormed the druggist. you
wish to die, eh?"
OsReilly ripped out another oath
and fought off the others restraining
hands,
VERY well. then cried Manin, "but
have some thought of us who have
risked our lives for you. Suppose you
should escape? How would our troops
receive you now? Would they not
think you had cunningly arranged this
trap
A light of reason slowly reappeared
in the younger mans eyes.
mo" Manin pressed his advantage.
you must wait until He broke
off abruptly and stepped behind his
counter. for man in the uniform of a
Spanish lieutenant had entered the
store.
The newcomer walked directly to
OReilly, he was a clean-cnt, alert
young fellow. After searching glance
around the place he spoke in a voice
audible TO both men.
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28

Mrs. Margaret Dugdale, wife OF
Norman Duedale, J. p, of Dutton
Manor. near Blackburn. was found
dead with billet wound in her fore
head in a field near the grave Of her
favorite dog, which had been de-
stroyed On account of old age. De
preston caused by its loss was sug-
gested at the inquest as the cause of
her suicide says Lloyds News, Lon
don. When found she was grasplng a
humane cattle Killer at her feet was
mailet with which she had dis
charged the weapon. and loaded re-
voiver was In basket near her. She
had fixed a mirror to the fence, and
note pinned to her dress gave diree-
tions for the disposal of her body
Mr. Dugdale said he thought the dogs
death, which his wife had taken great
ly to heart was the cause of the
tragedy. and the iury's verdict was
that Mrs. Dugdale shot herself while
of unsound mind.
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28
CHAPTER TX.
Marauders.


The surprise was easily effected,
for Colonel Gobo's men were accom-
plished In this sort of work. Rosa,
crouehing upon her bench, heard
nothing saw nothing, until out of the
shadows beside her human forms ma
terialized. She screamed once,
twice; then a palm closed over her
mouth and she began to struggle like
a cat.
Evangelina, who had walked at the
first cutlery. met the marauders as
they rushed through the door. There
were shouts and curses, loudly bel
lowed orders. great scuffling and
pounding of feet upon the dirt floor
of the hut, the riekety. Undiscovered
walls bulged and ereaked. Over all
sounded the shrieks of the negress
battling in the pitch=blaek interior
like an animal in IT'S lair. Then some
one set fire to the thateh the flames
licked up the dead palm leaves to
the ridgepole and the surroundings
leaped into view.
Rosa saw swarthy, thiekset man
in the uniform of colonel of vol
unteers, and behind him Pancho Cue
TO. Tearing the hand from her lips
for moment, she cried Cueto's
name. but he gave no heed. Rosa
shrieked his name again; then she
heard the officer say:
where is the young fellow? |
hear nothing but the squeals of that
common weneh.'
Evangelina's cries of rage and de-
fiance ceased, and with them the
sounds of combat From the blazing
bohio ran two armed men, brushing
sparks from their clothing 4 third
followed. dragging Evangelina by one
naked arm.
Rosa felt herself swoonlng, and she
knew nothing of what Immediately
followed. After time she felt her
self shaken, and heard the colonel ad-
dressing her.
"Come. come p he was saying.
"Where is your precious brother and
that black fellow
Rosa could only stare duly.
1T seems we missed them" said
Cueto.
More of your bungling," Cobo
broke out Mt him, wrathfuly Pool!
I've a mind 10 toss you into that fire"
He turned his attention once more
to Rosa. and with a jerk that shock
her into fuller consciousness repeat
ed: "Where are they? Speak TO me"
Gone " she gasped Gone !" She
struggled weakly toward Cueto Inn
pIoring him, "Faneho don't You know
me?"
We'll we've taught him lesson, "
said Cueto, grtnninS apprphunsivcly
ut Cobo, We've accomplished some
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28
Correct SPELLING.

One of the most polished and pains
taking of English authors regarded
correct spelling as a totally unneces.
sary accomplishment. In his introduc-
ton to K. l.. Steyensons letters, sid
ney Golvin writes: II have not held
myself bound to reproduce all the au-
thor's minor eccentricities of spelling
and the like. As all his friends are
aware, to spell in quite accurate and
grown-up manner was thing which
this master of English letters was new.
er able to learn"
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28


thing, anyhow, eh?s He nodded at
Rosa. "She's all that I told you.
Look at her."
Colonel Cobo took time to scruti-
nize his prisoner.
Yes. Sizes pretty little spy
quite prize, truly Now, then -
His thick lips spread he spoke TO
her more gently. 81 want you To tell
me about that brother Of yours, Ell?
Cueto said would find him here.
Ha! Still frightened. l see. Well, !
have way with women; dare say
you'll be glad to tell me everything
: hF and by Then seeing that his
men risked a scorching in their
search of the hut and were already
quarreling over the scanty plumber
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28
Detecting Malinaerers.

The discovery of a Dutch physician
that sudden sounds may cause the pu-
Pill of the eye to dilate momentarily is
suggested as a novel method of de-
tecting malingerers claiming to be to-
tally deaf Placed in stronzeight,
the subject is told to look at s6me dis
lant object and, as the exam. PRS as
slstant calls off in loud voiceA num-
Der OF we'll separated words-such as
Attention. and Forward march r.
the effect on the pupils can be clearly
seen,
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28
ESTEBAN AND HIS LITTLE BAND ARRIVE JUST IN TIME TO
SAVE ROSA FROM HORRIBLE FATE

synopsiDn Eeban Verona Cuban planter hides his wealth
deeiin his The hiding
Estebans dies
the birth Eban and Rosa Don Eean mnrries the
the
his refusal she
Sebasians daughter Don
gambling he risks
by his daughter,
himself killed Many
unable hidden Mario
who from
him until he
while walking Eebans
TO n OIelly
fathe of the Verona
n
Fstehan
to hiding place.
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28

Nor will the world be quite as good
as it ought to be as long as the fresh
faced and ingenuous-appearing country
women drive into town early in the
morning and stock up on cold-storage
eggs and chickens at the places at
which such things are purchased be-
fore starting out on their rounds and
selling their produce direct from
farm 10 consumer; and we have some
evidence that this is a more or less
common practice now.-0hio State
Janrnal.
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28

shall have the distinguished honor az
creasing the expenses of the govern
ment.'
Senator Smith of Michigan imme-
diately rushed to the front with a de-
Tense of the Republicans.
"Oh." remarked the Colorado SEN
ator, II hope the senator will not MIS-
understand me- The Democratic party.
to which belong, when it comes to
extravagant legislation is just as deep
in the mud as the Republican is in the
mire." Later he remarked that 1t was
said the bill's enactment would result
IN 10 Democratic congressman being
elected-"one for every million dol
lars. want to see Democratic con-
gressmen elected but | am not so
anxious that / am willing to pay
million dollars apiece out of the United
States treasury to accomplish that re-
suit"
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28

Julius Kahn stands up" is a ALrase
that has frequently been heard lad it
means that this sterling representative
from California has from the time the
war began been one of the stanchest
supporters of every measure and move
ment to make it Il success that has
come before congress or the country.
Kahn is the ranking Republican mem
Der OF the committee on military af-
fairs and at times he has been in
charge of bills to support the admins
tration's war policy because the Demo-
cratic members of that committee have
been opposed to such measures. In
the recent discussion of the big army
appropriation bill Congressman Kahn
set at rest many rumors that had been
afloat regarding alleged improper ac-
tiQn by the government in different mil
itary matters.
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28

Postmaster General Burleson is con-
tinually making more liberal rules for
the shipment of products of the farm
10 the cities where they are consumed.
This of course applies largely to gar
den truck and produce of perishable
nature which must be used by the con-
sumers without very much delay. Not
only is the parcels post utilized in this
connection, but the motortruck mail
service is likely to be extended so that
n great many more articles heretofort>
handled almost exclusively through
commission houses can be sent direct
from the farms and truck gardens to
the doors of the consumers in the
large cities.
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28

ersity.

why does Bliggins insist on talk
ing? He knows his remarks make
people angry"
Eyes. But that's the part of it that
he seems to enjoy"
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28

More than five years ago Senator
Cummins of Iowa introduced and had
passed a resolution providing for the
investigation of an 'inSidious lobby"
which was then said to be operating
for the purpose of preventing the pass
age of the Underwood Simmons tariff
bill. That committee has never made
any report and we do not know
whether it found an ''insidious lobby"
for that matter, We don't recollect
what it did discover.
Now comes Senator BOrah, follow
ing the reference of President Wilson
in his last message to congress relative
to "profiteers" and insists upon an in
vestieatiou to find ont who the prof.
teers are and incidentally as to why
they are allowed to operate The prob
abilities are that no investigation will
find very much more than has the lob
rs investigating committee which is
still in existence. OF course men have
made money out of the war; men al
ways make money out of wars the
great difficulty is in finding the Grim
lnal, either in lobbying or profiteering.
Neither may he eommendable. and
they are oftentimes disreputable, but
investigations which cannot put the ac-
tual stamp of eriminalify upon people
are mol very effective.
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28

The agricultural department has an
idea that it can reach conscientious
DIRECTORS" those individuals who use
their conscience to prevent them from
going to war, by drafting them for
service In work on gardens around
army camps. The department has also
undertaken to utilize men who are
unfit for overseas duty for the same
purpose. Maybe they will finally go
far enough to take German prisoners
and informed aliens and set them to
work growing crops. The Germans do
not hesitate to use all their prisoners
for work behind the lines, and in this
time of labor shortage the United
States might we'll do the same.
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28

Real economy knows no politics.
This was shown when Senator Thomas
was conducting his lonesome fight
against the new pension bill. THE
situation, according to Senator Thorn
as, presents one bill from the house,
championed by a Democrat. and an
other in the senate. championed by a
Republican, and seemingly involves the
problem as to which of the two parties
The Monticellonian., 1918-06-28

which IT afforded. he turned from
Rosa to call them away.
Profting by his inattention. Rosa
wriggled out of his grasp and ran to
Evangelina. who lay face down In
the dirt, her limbs sprawled loosely
She flung herself upon the PROSTATE
body and cried the black woman's
name, but she could awaken no re-
Spouse.
The first pink of dawn was now
deepening in the east, and as soon as
It had grown light enough to see to
travel Colonel Cobo prepared to re-
turn to his horses. The roof and
walls of the bohio had fallen away
to ashes, its skeleton of poles and its
few pieces of crude furniture alone
were smoldering when he called his
men together and gave the word
to go.
Come, my sweetheart" Cobo adj
dressed himself to the girl. Leave
that carrion for the buzzards.
Rosa looked up to find him leering
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'0h, but you're going with me-"
The girl rose her face was color
less; she was aquiver with indigna-
ton. Leave met she stormed
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