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The Washington times., 1919-08-31

Tar more menaeing than ever
were the deeds Of the pirates
on the seven seas.
This Is how, said Ethel Du
rant, that particular coat
worth 923000, was stolen than
afternoon:
Days before an agent Of The
master criminal visited thai
st0re-a store which is one of
the widest known Of the great
fur shops n the United States
Ia Fifth avenue store. where
women Of. unlimited wealth
habitually purchase their cx-
penEVe skins. This agent
chosen By the chief Of the
shoplifters organization was
not an ordinary criminal He
was an expert trained ~ az eg
pecial science-that 81 obser.
vation. Also he was 0f 5 per
sOnality which permitted him
to freely visit the salesrooms
Of the most exclusive stores
and shops. His mind was
trained to take an indeiibIe
impression Of q scene spread
out before him, 20 photograph
a room and its exits, It's doors
and windows, its furniture and
decorations, 50 that he might
from his memory reproduce B
scene or room hours after hF
had envisioned Il.
From the chief Of his band
this agent was instructed, 80
Ethel Durant told the police,
to visit stores where expensive
furs were sold and to devise
some new plan for the theft of
The Washington times., 1919-08-31

Ethel Durant, most fa-
nous Of shoplifters, had
walked away in the
parlanee of the store de-
tectiVes, with another fur
cloak valued at thousands
of dollars.
How was it donei
Easily-so easily, in
fact, that when, after a
week or so, Ethel Durant
was arrested in Boston,
just as she was in the act
of escaping from another
store with another fur
cloak, the officers Of the
law were dumfounded.
Ethel Durant, trapped,
proudly described the ease
with which coats worth
hundreds of thousands Of
dollars were stolen by her
at the bidding Of Ameri-
cas- mysterious master
criminal, thus explaining
the loss of almost half a
million dollars worth Of
them among large stores
in the big cities during the
last few months.
She, Of course, was Just
one of the Organization, F"
that mysterious, but amaz-
ingly efficient band Of men
and women organized into
one loyal army by that
shrewd master criminal for
whom the police Of scores
of cities now are search
ing. Behind her, and
around her, were grouped
a company of mOdern-day
pirates whose exploits are
The Washington times., 1919-08-31

from exclusive fur shOPs She shown here wearing $4,000 fur
cloak similar Of her loot By Of the clevest
devised she stole from fashionable within only
this coat but others aggregang large values Below is her
oce Record Card about herself
escape from justice She e still at large.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-27
PROHIBITION CAMPAIGN
NOW ON in ENGLAND

LONDON, Sept, 27.--"russyfoct ding
s the term the newspapers and British
liquor Interests have given the cam
palgn to make England dry, ana 'pus-
syfeet' H. the tue they have given
those members Of parliament and Amer.
lean Antisaloon league workers who are
pressing the movement.
II has been announced that there IL
abundant money behind the movement,
and the nucleus Of a parliamentary pro-
hlhition party has been formed BY nine
members OF the house OF commons 10
first fight for the retention OF the
wartime liquer regulations while form
ing their lines for more drastic action.
Harrogate, a health resort with some
40 mineral springs, was selected as the
first object of attack. and \ number
OF speakers were, sent there to spread
cided to pay particular attention To
Scotland where, under new regulations,
| local option Is possible, other plans, II
was announced, are In the making, and
within a year the campaign will be in
| full swing.
Most OF the newspapers have done
nothing but ridicule the movement, and
urge that owing TO the climate British
m0n and women need atimulants and
would never voluntarily rellnquish theli
alcohol
Lady Henry Somerset, hate preslden,
| OF the British Womafl'S Temperance as
ISOLATION, IL quoted tas expressing the
opinion that the prohibition cam.
paigii will DO positive mischief By max.
| ing prohibition appear to be the sole al
tentative to return to the prewar
| position
| The liquor interests say they have NO,
given the Question much attention, pro-
| Ferrinc " believe, that the prohibition
experiment In the United States viii
fail, and therefcre there win be nc
need for action 'n rnr'ard
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-27
A dead SHOT"
SAYS MINISTER
Black Draught Given High
Praise AS a Stomach and
Liver Medicine by Well
Known Old Gentleman
Who Has Used It.

Mineoia, Textile Rev, NJ g, Jen-
kins, retired minister Of the NJ Z,
Church, South, living in this city says;
II have used Black Dralrght As a storn-
ach and liver medicine, and have never
found Its equal.
Once suffered for two months with
cramps and pains, tried everything
could hear Of without avail, but Black
Draught was q dead shot
am known here and over the state
Tor my honesty and truthfulness. am
rs years old ana have used Black
Draught for years. F
can highly recommend It to anyone
as liver medicine that has no equal. II
is excellent for stomach, liver and other
ailments. use II for bad taste IN the
mouth, headache and other sickness
that come from the disorders Of the
liver"
Thedford's -Draught Il p@elS
vegetable, and aets actively on the bow
els. gently stimulating the liver, .aud
helping TO increase the normal discharge
Of bile in the intestines,
II assists in the digestion Of food ant
relieves constipation in prompt ant
natural way
Try Black, praught. Buy q package
OF Black praught today. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-27

THE AMERICAN. PETROLEUM COMPANY of Cisco TN
the Texas Oil Fields) have TWO RIGS BUILT AND EQUIPPED
in the Tovnste Of Desdemon rigging the boilers set sush
s dug awaiting the word boilers and enter the great race
the quest for Liquid gold
And now we have placed square up to you We have Of
red YOU ceancut business proposition We expect that you
sve in the same which it offered Do not treat this
az 0bt of gamble for it will but stop and consider
ma enormous assets Of this Company, certain that will be con-
d that undoubtedly here of oil offering that has
been made from Texas
Months Of time and thousands Of dollars have been spent
the procuring of the leases and equipment Of this Company
We have found build this Company to the standards wch
we have set that necessary that we enlist your aid
Iswe that you keep mind that the oil business has been
the architect of single fortunes than any commercial BUSH
n.snce the beginning The oil business business PROPOSE
ton demands no qualification YOURSELF doubt know OF at
least one man who has from single oil investment
han most men make from lifetime labor. could interview
an. ar more of the great captains industry put the question of how
TO build the undoubtedly they would answer you thu
nvest your money YOUNG yet PROPERLY ORGANIZED BUSINESS
which manufactures markets develops necessity for which there
a wide consumption TO YOURSELF is undoubtedly
OIL.
The fortunes of Bukburnett made in time much
than year Desdeona is developing rapidly than
Rsbunett did If YOU WANT TO CASH IN wells Of the
AMERICAN PETROLEUM COMPANY that will be drilled in this Town
se YOU WILL NOT HESITATE moment but will fill out the
epon below and attach your remittance SIPS share and mail
in the mail box that see.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-27

Synopsis Of Eleventh Installment Won
Tirpltz tells Of the mental condition OF
the kaiser and his fears OF nervous
his mind was Weakening Churchtlrs
efforts TO save Antwerp, How peace
more advantageous TO Germany coul6
have been made,
(To Be Continually
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-27

The leases are composed Of
lands selected and purchased upon
the advice and with the counsel Of the most Inn
n1iHeut EeologiMs. Ever keeping In mind the
positive necessity Of the presence Of oil formations
to the bringing in Of producers. A conservative
velus has been placed upon this acreage, not in
GLIDING our Desdemons Townslte holdings Of $751;
$1,000. These 1909 acres are 90 divided and dis
tributed that they cover the definite and proven
areas In q systematic and scientific manner. Sur
rounding and adjacent 70 them you will find
such large independent oil companies a. the Hum
bic, Taaas Company. and the Pierce Oil Corpora
tiou, as well a. half hundred less promlnent yet
aY,rSaamfhi omaMnIAaiinns
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-27
Royalties Owned by the American
Petroleum Company.


No. lis royalty on which q we'll Is now
drilling A showing Of oil Is reported In this well
In this ROYALTY we hold one.fourth Of all the oil
In an undivided three acres Id tract of 47S
aeraa es5y e,,.,
-. -. LAa.8 -. h. h.trtn
N@ 1 NJ! SIhsss - y s.sa4 u ,ha n h Hsrvey
otScsyv ~ @4" ,- sAst. - M NJ .I,I,is 4 5no
eh snUL,ns ,s. S uJ,~ 20 - 49, tr,3h yoSsty
a. 80. 'Ss"''' -
Vs.
Ne. 3Als wcndertuly located from &antoSisall
viewpoint and In the center OF terTnoU WMn
oil producing wells on every SIDE one'hAn royeV
on ass acres
~ r..4 v.rx .Aart a,t.re. narth AZ our
80 80, MI Y anathsS val, located roy.
pptaea 49, 49, ~Sod ,rtsrsst N ana onA-fourth
atty We own Ho'o 'nssrV1' !" 'AA' VA0''NNA
tosaV ~ -
Nc Sa+No 9 and No. are all we'll ioeated
Tbey are all surrounded by production but not d.
yeloped for oil, No. IL fer onssixteenth royalty
In 80 acres Of Section D.
~ c.,,. eur An. !. sv.It.N rnv.ltx IN 17a aaraa
70 9-e az 'Oi O''N t~'~" -
w S"0"'A "
Ma T-Calla for ons-half royalty on 10 scxss
eat Of Section 81,
No A-And No. . are almost against the famous
eskoor Wall on laaAes owned BY the Humble Oil
a RsiiunR Company These two royalties have
incTeaasd In valus aince purehAaa. No. gives us
one-sxty fourth royalty In isSM acres.
M s--Tranefers 10 us ons-sixty-fourth Of 90
aess1 nndivided In lSs aerea
y. - $500 ~. q vyvs,.,s. .,oss "a tha bis
~ assNss "a $50 ths shsr1hoIdeya Vii
pfoduScrs e ~ \, II, nro1,csJ snyrh~rs On Xxx
pareipate on proan S u. ;s,.ss saia i.
~ aeac. e th,assthrss. dred. twenty.s seconds
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-27

Moltka, the future general
Bismarck tried 70 engage the en-
peror IN conversation on our political
relations with France, but much % my
disappointment the kaiser did not fol-
low up these openings. Instead be
talked % nothing but anecdotes, q habit
quite usual al the imperial table When
ever Bismarck attempted Ia switch the
talk around to politics, the emperor ig-
nored it,
Won Moltke whispered to me, 1t is
terrlbh.." We felt that here was a bru-
tai lack Of reverence for such man
Then Bismarck uttered a few words
the prophetic weight Of which Impressed
them indelibly on our minds:
Your majesty, as long a. you have
such an officers corps you can DC
everything you want. When you nc
longer have them, things will be quit'
different"
The apparent nonehalaree with which
this came out, as II there were nothing
In It at all. showed an extraordinary
presence OF mind. Il revealed the mas.
ter One could not mistake the reprooi
which It expressed for the ineonsequen'
tial nature Of the emperor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-27

willing to give hearty cooperation to-
ward cementing cordial relations,
THAT scholarships be established In
the leading American and japanese uni
versities devoted to the history and
literature of both countries.
That Japanese university graduates.
familiar with English, be
allowed to matriculate In american
for post graduate work
without any qualifying examination.
THAT trade and other commissions,
composed of leading citizens, exchange
visits for the purpose Of obtaining first
hand Information on puhiie questions.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-27

Japanese ambassador 10 Mexico, who
is on his way home for a. visit
ITO promote and Insure better I'M
Outstanding between the peoples OF the
United States and Japan. and to further
neutralise harmful propaganda endan
gering friendly relations" said the
Baron. ut Is essential that hencefortn
honest and courageous efforts be made
by all concerned to meet in open dis.
cussion OF the political, economical and
social problems facing the two nations
"a barrier of ignorance, race hatred
and Jealousy has unfortunately subsu-
tNted the Innocent Isolation which
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-27

formerly precluded inter course between
Japan and the United States
with the universal acceptance NJ
democracy and liberal thought in inter-
national relations, Ii Is time there
should be closer and better under
standing between the two nations. Let
us have a real get together movement;
let us rub elbows and get acquainted.
''ro facilitate the early realization OF
such a movement ! wish to make these
suggestions.
"rhat the diplomatic, consular and
other official representatives of Japan
Iard Amerien he selected from men
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-27
Today, defined as the MOST PROLIFIC
SINGLE OIL FIELD of the Continent the
field that bears the distinction of no dry holes!

but Western ggednes; its
night climb the hill
another the nat
ndon working 1.-TWO towers Of twelve
the thought to be
oil could this
would demand that share OF
oft possibly
enthusiasm would literally
headed Mr. Hdemanths
draessy worked
what the
Of and
the geological
producing the Texas fields Royalties
without
Royalty holdings been the basis
O manyo piled, Texas oil fortunes
royalties 2ISh
world greatest
o. lproue Of the &Yf&t
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-27
COMMERCE TO BRING
JAPAN CLOSE TO U. 5.

HONOLULU. T, H.. Sept s7.--The
get together" spirit, an international
application Of the methods OF chambers
OF commerce and boards Of trade, is all
that Is required 20 insure friendly rela !
tions between the United States and
lana, according 10 BARON Jnistc-l 0tH-i
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-27

THAT the agency of the motion MIC
tyre be employed in both countries 70
diffuse nowledge Of geography. GUS
toms, dress and social rnannerisms."
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-27
Leases Owned by the American
Petroleum Company.

No, i--ssvsnty acres in MilIs County, TEXAS,
we'll located I short distance from production and
eloss q several drilling wells, eithsr Of which
when developed into d producer will make this
lease Ssry valuable
No. a-~Fourteen acres In what II known AZ the
so,,theastarn efenson q the Duke.p esdenlona oil
field
No. s--Just Il south edsv Of the present famous
Hss ssI. os yslSaSi. asset h'' consists
No Ard Nc, y Our locations IN the heart
o. ,.S !. ssxs W. Nm and wb,,s ~" :. M
Sc within oas week II Ire longest, drilling our
first two wells; These srs complstsly surfounssd
~ ~ iAa''a' Va A'''0 P's''0As
Nc, s,-A lease, almost an offset TO the famous
tsrisory tsst promiss. w'il = g ! rival .
~, nv ~ AM N Az Humble oil r.f snno
coTpsay. Thsy ars now driliins ther second well
in this block and ! Is reported they have made
M z osssr ossSShi bv nrod.c,,on At ,hor,
distanes This lease is Increasing in value rapidly
and viii no doubt in the near future be worth
may mf "a sriIing Ssli Sr, oe 4. ,is,. nrosvs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-31
GEOGRAPHY LESSON


SPRING fever was in the air. The
~ schoolroom was warm and drowsy,
and Peggy had the hardest kind of a
time keeping her blinking eyes open as
Smiling Teacher explained the lesson in
GEOGRAPHIC.
Smiling Teachers real name was
Miss Barton, but she was so cheerful
and had such a pleasant way of maxi
Ing them want to learn the things she
tried to teach them that among them
selves they called her Smiling Teacher.
Today Peggy found geography bit
dull. Perhaps that was because she
felt dull herself. Anyway, she had the
hardest kind of time keeping her mind
on Africa and the Sahara desert when
she wanted to wander far away into
Seepyland.
Apparently Smiling Teacher noticed
this, for presently she turned to Peggy
with question:
would you like to go to Africa,
Peggy?"
II would rather 60 there than study
about it, particularly on a hot day."
answered Peggy truthfully.
WELL when you study your geog-
raphy lesson in the right way you can
take wonderful mind tours to faraway
lands" declared Smiling Teacher. Come
witheme now and 1 will show you."
Carrying her geography. Smiling
Teacher took Peggy by the hand and led
her out into the sunshine. She placed
the geography upon the lawn and turned
to Peggy. Now, hop in and we will
take a glorious geography mind tour"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-31
THE THREE STRINGS

angrily. II don't take instructions in
my own house, and I won't permit
my guests to be dictated 20. You can
go, Mitchell"
Instead of complying with his die.
tatorial order the detective stood his
ground. Burnham, his face almost
apoplectic in color, advanced threaten.
ingly and except for Maynard's hasty
step forward his raised nst would have
struck Mitchell
Keep cool, Burnham," he advised,
and his voice brought the angry man
to his senses. Mitchell, there is no
occasion for this excitement; Mrs. Van
Ness and were sitting here chatting
and Mr.. Burnham had just Joined us.
We have moved nothing in this room"
Mitchell glanced searchingly about;
apparently. Maynard's statement was
correct; every place of furniture, even
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-31
DEVELOPMENTS

SCURRYING footsteps caused Peter
~ Burnham to stop unwrapping the
bundle in his hand and dart to the
door of his bedroom. From that
vantage point he saw EVELYN cross
the hall and disappear down the stair.
case. He took quick note of her we'll
cut sport suit and the lovely bouquet
OF orchids pinned thereon. Evelyn,
busily engaged in adjusting a stray
curl under her smart tri-cornered hat
failed to observe her stepfather stand.
ing we'll back in the shadow of his
doorway. Burnham waited in inde.
clsion until the slam of the front
door reached him. then going back TO
his bureau he closed its drawers and
went swiftly to his wife's boudoir.
Mrs. Burnham looked up at his an.
proach and dropped her knitting in
her lap.
Don't close the door, Peter" she
demonstrated. TT is very warm in
here and the room is stuffy."
Then why not open this second
Window" asked Burnham. Not wait.
ing for an answer TO his question, he
threw up the sash and in the sudden
current OF air admitted by the open
ing of the window. the papers on his
wife's desk blew about the room.
CTO BE CONTINUED
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-31
THE PROBLEM OF THE EMPTY
MANSION
Exit the Empty Mansion-Enter Profit.
Sharing

Exit the Empty Mansion-Enter Profit.
Sharing
tGrTNHE BARRACKS" changed hands
L early in October. The new cor
poration is formed, and Blood is prepar-
ing to spend the winter at the house,
planning big changes for the coming
spring.
To my surprise, the day he assumed
the management he fired Sarn Eagles
and his wife, and packed them off the
property without delay.
When I asked him why, he said:
THAT Eagles fellow is just cheap
crook. I knew 1t weeks ago."
"How's he a crook? Why on earth
didn't you tell me and I'd have fired
him."
ut was none of my business, and,
anyhow, 1 thought sure you knew 1t
and were keepin' him on, preferrlng to
be stuck rather than make change
during the season"
I felt crestfallen and replied:
What did he do?''
Just reckon up the amount of land
he has planted and how much garden
truck you've had to buy. Just count up
the hens, and remember you've been
buying eggs right along You've cows
and buy milk That snide gardener
grew stuff on your place and sold It
to the local stores. who resold you your
own stuff"
Blood spat contemptuously as he said
this.
When told Duke he just shr ugged
his shoulders and remarked:
IT warned you to watch him, Peter.
However, it's no use worrying over II
now"
Barbara Carstairs broke down and
cried and cried when Duke q was with
him) gave her certified check for $780,
| 900 and certificate for s125,000
of stock in "The Karaby Hotel Company,
Inc"
| Carpenter disliked the name of THE
Barracks" SO it was changed to '"The
Karaby."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-31

there were times when her brusque
manner tried his patience, but expe-
rience had taught him that she pur-
sued one idea with bulldog tenacity,
and If she had made up her mind to
hear full particulars of the mysterious
tragedy which had brought her hurry
ing back to Washington, she would sit
in that chair until. she had the infor-
nation she desired. Burnham was saw
ed replying to her question by the re-
turn of Mitchell and Coroner Penfield,
and he welcomed the latter with relief.
MY wife, Coroner Penfield," he said
by way Of introduction, land Mrs. Van
Ness; Mr.. Maynard you have already
met"
Penf1eld bowed to all in turn.
Il am sorry, Mr.. Burnham," he be-
gan, finding attention centered upon
him, but really think 1t is necessary
to close this room for few days"
Why" demanded Mrs. Burnham,
and Penfield eyed her unasily; he had
heard much of her, of her social posi-
ton, her philanthropy, her eccentric
tiles, and her caustic wit. In spite of
her disheveled and dusty travelling
costume her air of breeding and quiet
hauteur showed the characteristics
which had gained her leadership
among Washington's most exclusive
society.
Sudden death has to be investigat-
ed, madame" explained Penfield. not
relishing the persistent gaze Of her
penetrating cold blue eyes. 1T is un
fortunate that your library should
have been the scene of this mans
death"
1T is very unfortunate" agreed
Mrs. Burnham, as Penfield paused
finding himself getting somewhat in
volved in his statement. Have you
and the police discovered the name oi
the individual who had the temerity to
commit suicide in my house?"
He did not commit suicide" Pen
field was losing patience and the faint
smile on Maynard's face nettled him
The man was murdered"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-31
SMILING TEACHER"

HOP in what?' asked Peggy in sur
prise.
Hop in the geography" laughed smil-
ing Teacher. And 10. and behold, the
geography was growing and changing
right before Peggy's eyes. In a trice It
had become beautiful, powerful air.
plane. The body was a luxurious cabin,
all of glass, while the wings were the
wide-spreading covers Of the geography.
Peggy climbed into the cabin and
seated herself in a comfortable wicker
chair. Smiling Teacher Joined her and
touched button. The geography plane,
therefore, rose gracefully into the air.
Looking to see who was guiding the
queer flying ship, Peggy saw an aviator
in leather suit perched out in front.
Something about the aviator's back was
familiar, but 1t wasn't until the book
machine was high in the air and headed
toward the East that the aviator turned
around and grinned at her. 1t was
Billy Belgium.