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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-07

farmer. residing near Deiaplanc, Va,
died yesterday. at local hospital,
weeks. The body was sent last night
to his late home, via Manassas. Mr..
Thorpe was native of Fauquier
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-07
Locni Temperature Ycstcrdn,


Rainfall last twelve hours Sonc
Rainfall last twenty-four hours Nonc
bchciency aincc March 81
Excess since January l al
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-07

CONDITIONS IN IMPORTANT crrIE.

Temperature, 81; humility Si wind
direction, south: wind v.locity miles
weather, clear.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-13
JEFFERSON N-L|NC0LN
 COTTON ASSOCIATION
 CUTS COST OF SALES
Organization, Lately Removed to Business Center, Saves
 Large Sums.

The Jefferson Lincoln Cotton Growers association has removed from it's former quarters in Chest nut street to apartments on the second floor of the Knox Scull build ing, on West Second, which, with the buildings adjoining on the east, will house practically all cotton buy CTS, as we'll as the offices and sam pie rooms of the two congresses.
 The Jefferson-Lincoln associations offices are on the west side, and comprise office room for the mana ger, George c. Graham, a directors room, and a sample room, which is 25 feet wide and 100 feet long, suf- ficient to lay out samples of 5000 bales.
 Offices of the congresses are about the same size, that the Pine Bluff compress. company being on the Chestnut street side of the building, and equipped with hard- wood floors.
 The Jefferson-Lincoln association has been organized three years, and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-13
Premium List for
 7, Fair at Monticello


 The premium list of the Southeast Arkansas Fair has been issued, and copies have been received in Pine Bluff. The Fair will be held October '. 8. 9 and 10 at Monticello, and re- ports indicate it will be one of the best exhibitions in the state. There will be harness and running races each day, with purse ranging from $5 to $2OO.
 w. T. Spencer of Monticello is sec retary of the association and among the members of the advisory board are D. $. Wells and Simon Bloom of Pine Bluff, representing Jefferson county: Tom Rlo1gett of Pine Bluff and John T.Haskins. Rison. Cleve- land: T. F. Ligon and R. F. McGraw, Star City, Lincoln; F. P. Tonev. Lake Village and T. A. Bennett, Dermott, Desha and H. R. Downev, McGehee and George R. Lacey, Arkansas City, Desha.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-13

now has B members, adding one yes terday in the person of Ira E. Moore
 of Rison, one of the largest ship pers of cotton to Pine Bluff. Other members are J. D. Crockett, Me Gehee brothers, J. w. and J. P. Fer estate, M. Walchanski, John H. Davis, R. E. Butts, R. A. Emmerson, D. w. Nicks, J. s. Graham, L. w. Clement, E. P. Ladd, c. D. Ling, R.
 A. Pickens and son, M. J. Mead, Dent and McNeil, J. E. Boyce (hon-
 orary), Notrebe and Chaney. John R. Frazer, E. A. Hensley, Willis and company, Sol Meyer, E. c. Hardin, R. M. Fletcher, Tillar Mercantile compasy, J. F. Burks, H. D. Pal mer and F. A. Jarvis.
 The association handled 6,598 bales of cotton for members during the year ending August 1, 1919, at a cost to the members of just AZ 1-2 cents per bale. The usual commits sion of $1.5O bale was collected at the time of sale, but the difference was refunded later in bonuses, rang ing from $14 to $1,399, depending upon the number of bales sold by the member thru the association. An other source of income to the asso- ciation, and therefore, the members is loose cotton,-that' is, cotton talk en, from bales for samples. :. Last year the association divided among it's members $640.45 derived from the sale of loose cotton. The asso- citation also purchases bagging and ties, for members, and has saved them considerable mosey thru these cooperative purchases.
 So successful has been the local association that the, Scott's Cotton
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-13

MT. and Mrs. Robert Trimble have returned from delightful trip to South Haven, Mich. The trip was made by automobile. Mrs. E. V. Mckinney and daugh- ter, Miss Willie Mckinney, of Miss issippi are guests of Mrs. J. T. Crawford.
 Miss James, registered nurse, left yesterday afternoon for Claredon, for a vacation visit with her par ents.
 Miss Jeannie Boyd and Ethel Bar field have gone to Texarkana for a short visit with relatives.
 Mrs. w. P. Cook and little daugh- ter, Frances Claire, have returned from pleasant stay at Hot Springs.
 Miss Natalie Guthrie, of New Or leans, will arrive today for a visit with her cousins, MT. and Mrs. Hal A. Irish on Cherry. Sometime dur ing the first of next week. Miss Guthrie. accompanied by MT. and Mrs. Irish, will motor to North Louisiana.
 Mrs. J. w. Andrew. and son Joseph, arrived in Pine Bluff last night from Newark, Ohio, to join MT. Andrew here to make their home Hr Androw is advartisino, manager at the Graphic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-13

Growers association is considering consolidating with the Jefferson Lincoln organization. If this is con- summated it will bring additional cotton to Pise Bluff.
 The officers of the Jefferson Lincoln Cotton Growers association are: l.. w. Clement, president; E. P. Ladd, vice-president; J. D.. McGehee, secretary and treasurer; and C. C.. Graham, general manager. l.. w.. Clement. J. D. Crockett, J. P. Fer guson, E. P. Ladd and J. D. Niece hee are the directors. x
 The association collected in con- missions .$9,887 and paid back to it's members in bonuses $5,934. !
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-13

Mrs. Ruth Chase and grand daughter Miss Ruth Guggins hav returned from a pleasant visit i,
 South Haven. Mic. MT. and Mrs Leo Peck remained in St. Louis fo
 a short while after being with tn,
 Pine Bluff colony in South Haven MT. and Mrs. John M. Allen. Jr. and daughter Jean of Knoxville Tenn., will arrive today to be the guests of MT. and Mrs. Eugent Ar hold. Mrs. Allen will be remember ed as Miss Carrie Wella Arnold.
 Mrs. Gus Wiley of Wabbaseka was in the city yesterday the guest of her parents Judge and Mrs. w. B. Sorrells. MT. and Mrs. Wiley leave Sunday for Memphis to attend the tri-state fair.
 Charles Bunch of Waldstein and sister, Miss Mildred Bunch, will at tend the local High school this win ter, Mir. Bunch staying with Dr.. and Mrs. |. K. Land, and Miss Mildred "'o.' NAAo. VcllA koIIldTC. !, ---*----- ai
 Mrs. Arch Patterson and daurh- ter Miss Edith Patterson left last night for Houston Texas, where Miss Patterson will enter Rice Insti- tute.
 Miss Shannon. registered nurse. and little Miss Margie Shannon left yesterday afternoon for Stuttgart for visit with home folks. Mrs. Bertie Hoffman who has been critically i'll, at the home of Mrs. W. R. Crawford. 1O4 Ruther- ford Place, is reported improving.
 Miss Mildred Rhodes of Stuttgart was in Pine Bluff Thursday, the guest of MT. and Mrs. w. R. Bar rlcklow, 1904 East Sixth.
 Mrs. B. w. Wright, has arrived from Louisiana, where she spent the summer and is at present at home at Mrs. J. R. Martins West Fifth.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-13

Silk sailors are tremendously good style this autumn. and sug- gest a real economy for the girl who has in her possession a be- coming straw shape which will lend itself gracefully to the skill of her needle and a few yards of dark blue or black silk taffeta. The silk is simply shirred over the straw frame, and the whole topped: with a perky wired bow of picot-edged ribbon % match.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-13

Mrs. B. w. Wright, has arrived from Louisiana, where she spent the summer and is at present at home at Mrs. J. R. Martins West Fifth.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-13

Miss Mildred Rhodes of Stuttgart was in Pine Bluff Thursday, the guest of MT. and Mrs. w. R. Bar rlcklow, 1904 East Sixth.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-13
DON'T NEGLECT YOURSELF

Lame back, shooting pains, tor turing rheumatic aches, swollen joins, sore muscles, puffiness under eyes, floating specks, and an"always tired" neys and blader are not working feeling ahe indications that the kid- properly. Foley kidney Pills soothe and strengthen weak and disordered kidneys and bladder.-adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-13
BROWNS BUY HURLERs.

St. Louis. Sept 12.-William Bayne and E. Van Glider, pitchers with the Tulsa club of the Western league have been obtained by the St. Louis Americans, it was announced here tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-13
HENDERSON N-BROWN OPENS,

Little Rock. Sept. 12.-With an increased enrolment over all years subsequent, to the disastrous fire of 1913, Henderson-B Brown college yes- terdays- opened it's. thirtienth annual session. There is scarcity of rooras for, both students and teachers who arrived late. !.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-13
TWENTY ARE CONVERTED.

Twenty conversions and 25 addi- tions to the membership of the Beech Street Baptist church have resulted during the revival meeting there con- ducted by the Rev. J. E. Merrell, who recently came from Troupe, Texas, to assume the pastorate of the church. The meeting will conclude Sunday evening.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-13

~ als; r, I. J. Beasley and daughter lllzaoeth M Beasley of Memphis Be,;e leeterned to their home after e'ghtful visit of two weeks with ,Aft1ur Mills. Mrs. Beaslev ue remembered as Miss Higlev ,o nas visited friends in Pine Bluff co .s'esal occasions. A reunion of s, former friends was made ,sa ,ssns, t. when Mrs. Mills enter 'T at luncheon at the County (lin;s. i;u.eSoay. Mrs. c. z. Mclean ninn s', gave several very enter- mns; ns numbers; as the honoree is ii iA9,vah a;s,h Of rare ability, and in erams T,sinood appeared on many et;aan. 1Iaias together. Motor trins to frbv bo. na Hot Springs, and other of poihts of interest formed 0l the two weeks entertain.
 
 ass, aiss Ienne Niven of Tucker E. in T,ev;rn er ,ne s. faculty of Savre col |omnan;sxa1 m ane;xa1ngton. Ky.. left this week. ! !. halea who u,i,, oy Miss Hagen McFad- 1 hing w;m4 m.ll De a student there the 1 fe deGahhtte GE,hter:, These young ladies i in Mgntfullv Maa, entertained at dins Ele. ''smphls by Miss McFadden's 1 reb as es5 choir of Trinity Eniscor., E. WIT W D the able direction of ] of sso.oB w, oBBocage. will give a con. 1! ay nay evening Ssr septamhesn,, ar the % church Ire e in bnthr bbnHlr will have some assist. talent 0o.n an, local and visiting must. s arranged. 'e'igntful program is a 's; slsy, Ray Mcintyre has rst,,r,, d her mpth p,ils Where she accompan- mother home after a visit |bhn r ,. -+-
 htyree e' Mcintyre, IT,, and Harry knter tbe bheave H Sunday for Atlanta
 sne Georgia Tech.
 ssdavv lamar ma Bernhardt will leave viii atte vs evanston, H., where
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-13

Bessie Billingley's petition for divorce from Edward Billingsley, on the ground of desertion was granted.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17
LOCAL and
+ PERSONAL
t MENTION

1t is none too early for merchants
to begin their Christmas advertising.
Griff Ellis and Walter Smell were
outgoing passengers on today's boat.
new walk is being laid across the
street in front of the Empress the
alter.
Only one game was played yester-
in the billiard tournament Matson
defeated Rawson, IS to 81.
Riley & Tibbs have purchased a
team of horses from Steve McCloud
for $500, which they will use on tie
contract at Mile 10.
The cannery crew from Port Ash
ton, including a bevy of young girls,
is on board the Alameda, and spent
last evening in Cordova on the way
to the States.
E. G. Wetzel and A. R. Randall,
chief clerks of the railway mail serv-
ice and postal inspectors, who recently
came out from the Interior, left on
today's boat for Juneau.
The launch Myrtle H. will leave for
Valdez tomorrow morning at o'clock,
weather permitting, taking jurors and
witnesses over for the term Of the dis
trict court which convenes Nov. "a.
At the conclusion of the billiard
tournament at the Horseshoe a pool
tournament will be staged by the Club,
the prizes to be as follows: First,
a suit of clothes; second, a pair of
shoes; third, a Stetson hat.
Mrs. Carl Selberg, recent arrival
from the States, left on today's train
for Fairbanks, as did also Theresa
Guies, d seven-year-old girl who came
to Cordova on the last boat from New
York.
The steamship Alameda sailed for
Seattle at Z o'clock this morning with
the following passengers from Cor
dova: ]. Hutchins, George Iberness
J. Hanson, Mrs. S. J. Thompson, Mrs
Burrell Moore, Mrs M. Burger, A. E
Wetzler, B. F. Mcknight, L. d. Col
bert, Walter Nelson, George Wan
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17
FARMERS WANT
No ALLIANCE
With unions

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Nov. II (by
Associated Press).-Through their
representatives, six hundred thousand
American farmers and their wives
have declined an alliance with union
labor, the convention of the National
Grange, in session here Saturday,
having wired a refusal to Samuel
Gompers of his invitation for con-
ference.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17
GOVERNMENT
OF AUSTRIA
ETOTTERlNC

BERNIE, Nov. II (by Associated
Press "A crisis appears to be immi-
nent in Austria. The Vienna govern
ment is reported to be unable to main
tain it's power, and the republic is
likely to fall to pieces.
Several groups are declaring for a
union with Germany. The army will
not attempt to prevent new revolu-
ton
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17
KAISER0FFERS
TODISPOSE OF
YACHT METEOR

NEW YORK, Nov. II (by Associ-
ated Press).-The former kaiser is
endeavoring to sell to Americans his
yacht, the Meteor III, for $4,000.
The yacht was built here in 1902
for the purpose of competing for the
Americas cup. She was christened
by Alice Roosevelt, now Mrs. Nicho
las Longworth, daughter of the then
President.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17
NECROROBBER
IS LYNCHED
BY CITIZENS

MOBERLY, Mo-, Nov. II (by Asso-
ciated Press).-A negro, one of four
who robbed and beat a farmer, was
lynched last night by a mob of one
hundred masked men.
The negro and his three compan-
ions were taken from Jail at Macon
and brought here, but the three made
their escape. Posses are securing the
country for them
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17

Among the arrivals on yesterdays
boat from the westward was Bert
Green, a buyer for a fur house, who
makes annual trips into the Interior.
Usually he goes over the Seward trail
to the Kuskokwim country, but this
season he is following the mail route
to that section by way of Fairbanks.
Mr.. Green is a son of DR.. w. w. Green
of Takotna. on the Kuskokwim, a we'll
known old timer of the North, and
himself spent most of his boyhood
and young manhood in Alaska.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17
AIRPLANE HANCARS OF
MAIL ROUTE BURNED

BELLEFONTE, Pa, Nov. II (by AS
sociated Press) Fire Saturday night
destroyed the hangers, office building
and five airplanes at Bellefonte av1a-
ton field, the first station on the New
York Chicago mail line. The origin
of the fire is unknown.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17

boldt, A. R. Randall C. Harden, Edw.
Smith, F. Myers, A. Nelson, J. Bur
nett, Thomas Rogers, Walter Schnell,
Jack Sapiro and wife, Alex Larson
and Griff Ellis.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17

Herbert Brenons production OF Je-
rome X. Jerome's Passing OF the
Third Floor Back" starring Sir john
ston Forbes Robertson, released by
the First National Exhibitors Circuit,
is noteworthy for it's presentation OF
series of the most sharply-drawn char
acters that the screen has reflected
in many a day. Besides Sir john
ston's characterization of The Stranger
who succeeds in changing the gloomy
London boarding house from hotbed
of intrigue, deceit, meanness and
petty thievery into-a place OF klndll-
ness and good cheer, there are sew
eral roles that call for unusually in
telligent handling. There are six acts
to this film A Pathe News also Will
be. on the program at the Empress
tonight
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17
wilson TOOK
A SUN bath
ON SUNDAY

WASHINGTON, Nov. II (by Asso-
ciated Press) In a statement Satur-
day DR.. Dercum, the specialist, said
that President Wilson had made re-
markable improvement during the last
fortnight.
President Wilson was taken down
stairs today and rolled into the sun
shine on the lawn today, for the first
time since he became ill.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17

FOR SALE-A Florence automatic
coal oil range, three holes. Apply
to Frank Cunningham. lift
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17

Ladies'! The Christmas gift you
will not have time to make may pc
purchased at the Ladies' Aid fancy
needlework sale on Wednesday after
noon at the Hubert tailor ship. Call
and look over our line of gifts.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17

Fresh Ever-Ready Flashlight Bat
teries, all sizes. Blum-O'Neill Co. 3-tf
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17

Best coffee in town served at the
City Bakery. 13-ti
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17

We always have a supply OF
pasteurized sweet milk and cream on
hand. Also buttermilk and Bulgarian
buttermilk. City Dairy. Phone 1877.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17

FOR RENT - A two-room furnished
house. Apply to Paul Bloedhorn.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17
SEVERAL WARSHIPS
JOIN D'ANNUNZI0

FIUME, Nov. II (by Associated
Press) .-D'Annunzio's expedition is
proceeding along the Dalmation coast,
but is not expected to go farther than
Spalato The expedition has been
augmented by several warships re-
Gently of the Altoona fleet.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17

1t is none too early for merchants
to begin their Christmas advertising.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17

Only one game was played yester
in the billiard tournament Matson
defeated Rawson, IS to 81.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17

Griff Ellis and Walter Smell were
passengers on today's boat.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17

Riley & Tibbs have purchased a
team of horses from Steve McCloud
for $500, which they will use on a tie
contract at Mile 10.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17

The cannery crew from Port Ash
ton, including a bevy of young girls,
is on board the Alameda, and spent
last evening in Cordova on the way
to the States.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-11-17

A new walk is being laid across the
street in front of the Empress the
alter.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-10-16

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure In all its stages and that Is
catarrh. Catarrh being greatly influ-
enced by constitutional conditions re-
quires constitutional treatment. Halls
catarrh Medicine is taken internally and
acts thru the blood on the mucous sur
faces Of the system. thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease, giving the
pationt strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The proprietors have Sc much
faith in the curative powers OF Halls
Cartarrh Medicine that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that II
fails to cure. Send for list of testi-
monials.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-10-16

One Of the finest constructive activities Of the American Red Cross Id
the va ws Home Service in IL Usitsd States the friendly connecting link
between the soldier tar from home and his leyeds onea This branch OF tho
work which under The psacs program Of the Red Cross will, b. expanded to
benefit all who need the assistance II can provide ID directed BY scientifically
trained social workera slnes Instituted Henes Service has aasisfed 100000
soldiers and sailors famAAee This photograph shewss orc Of thu innumer-
able Home Service informauoa bureaus whore servics men and their families
could bring their problaus Tor seludsA~
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-10-16

THE HAROLD PROC
TER CONCERT CO. sup
ply the demand for a real
artist company = one
capable of rendering the
best there is in music.
Harold Proctor is a great
tenor of the John McC Cor
mack type. He speaks
his words with most un-
common purity. If you
have wanted to hear your
best-liked songs perfect
ly sung, you will have
the opportunity when
Harold Proctor comes.
Mr.. Proctor will be as
sisted in the program by
Miss May Rees, a splen-
did violinist, and Miss
Pauline Wellstein, a tai
ented accompanist.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-10-16
BABE TOOK LONG JOURNEY

LftsIs 0iri Boarded Train and Rode
Fifty. Miles before Discovered.
A train arriving In Pittsburgh car.
Red q thres-year-old girl. whose pres
enee wasya mystery and who was able
to sniisften questioners only to the
extent Of saying that her name was
Dolly. She was turned over to 4 police
mAtrOn.
In the meantime, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Orisswell Of California. Pa, were fran
dc over the disappearance Of their lit
tie daughter. Next morning Mr.. Crisis
well read In q Pittsburgh newspaper
about the mysterious arrival Of the
three-year-old girl. He communicated
with the police station and caught the
next train for Pittsburgh, where he
found Dolly enjoying herself with the
matr0n.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-10-16
HARRY ]. LOOSE is a real detective, not

HARRY ]. LOOSE is a real detective, not
of the dime novel or movie type, but a real
flesh and blood fighter of crime. He has
been on the Chicago police force for II years.
His slogan is 'They never get away" He
tears the mask of romance and glamor from
crime of all kinds and shows that it's penalty
is always death and punishment. A college
graduate, a Christian gentleman, a brilliant
speaker-he will delight as well as amaze you
with his story.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-10-16

Some day, when 8 year old Nellie
Mae Strauss attains mature years. she
will tell the story Of a woman who.
impelled by mother love. started out
to search the world" for the man
who had spirited away her daughter.
The story will begin with a romance
In Alabama; then a separation, a d.
vorce. and the daughters disappear
ance. And her she will tell how the
mother recovered the child In Chicago
after a quest of 5000 miles.
"And the child" she will say, was
I, and the woman was my mother"
All this leads up to a recent noon.
when Julius Strauss, clothing sales
man, emerged from the establishment
In Chicago where he Is employed, to
partake of luncheon at some nearby
cafe.
Well. he didn't get the luncheon.
Fer. right at the door he was halted
by his divorced wife, now Mrs. Rich
ard T. johnson, and Mr.. johnson. No
sooner had Mrs. johnson set eyes
on Strauss than she cried:
snow we've got you. Where's my
baby girlr
A crowd collected. and Mr.. Strauss
protested, 'aThere must be a mistake"
mistake nothing" cried Mrs. john
son. "Here," to traffic policeman Va
lenta. "arrest this man. He stole my
daughter"
valenta, accompanied by Mr.. ana
Mrs. johnson, conducted Mr.. Strauss
to the central detail station. where
Mrs. johnson reiterated her charge
and declared shs was prepared %
prosecute.
Mr.. Strauss, who II remarked. then
admitted he had the child, Nellie Mae,
and q compromise was efected-thae
Mrs. johnson would not prosecute ana
he would return Nellie. He gave mel
IN address, and while Mrs. johnson
drove there In . taxicab he remained
Ct the station.
An hour lateE~ aha- returned Mlll