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The Washington herald., 1919-09-12

EllNS, I've" DcQ1OTQy MASS.
icate and tombstone, and the incre-
dulity OF her friends and relatives.
This | determined to do. Cast upon
the world alone the sisters readily
agreed TO allow me to take up their
fight. and l determined that Laura
should one day re-enter her fathers
estate recognized by all.
1t soon was apparent that Sir Per-
CIval and Count FosCo were the per-
sons must fight l worked secretly
but directly. for I had no funds with
which to carry on a fight through the
courts. The secret with which the
Woman in White had threatened Sir
Percival seemed to me TO be the key
to the whole situation Through a
series OF inquiries. working always
under the watch Of spies. l found II
opportune TO look up the marriage
registration of Sir PercivaTs parents.
| found it in a little country church.
and it was forged. l was no sooner
in possession of Tire knowledge of his
illegitimate birth than Sir Percival,
in furious desperation to destroy the
evidence, entered the little church by
night. set fire to the structure, and
through the agency OF his own stu
pidity and an old-fashioned wooden
lock. trapped himself into an awful
death.
Laura was free OF her husband, but
she remained an outcast-a woman
dead to her friends and relatives. l
was still determined this should not
be. My only hope of success lay in
Count Fosco. who alone had the evi-
dence which could establish her legal
existence. But to acknowledge Lady
Glyde's Identity would be to admit
his guilt OF one of the greatest OF
crimes. My task looked difficult, but
an unknown agency came to my aid
Count FOsco was a traitor TO one of
the worldwide Italian secret societies.
The knowledge came to me by chance,
but it served me in good stead. 1
went to his house one night and bar
tered my silence for the evidence Of
Laura's existence. Count Fosco. in
n long exposition, gave the details of
his own and Sir Percivars CUNNING
Then he left England forever TO
clear up the last shred of mystery
surrounding the Woman in White, |
sought out her childhood home. I
pieced together her story from her
old friends and relatives. Fate had
made her the illegitimate Ralf-sister
Of her counterpart and the chance
possessor Of Sir PercIvaTs secret
My labors ended. Marian Halcombe
and her sister. who was now my wife,
returned to the happy companionsh ship
Of those days at Limmeridge House
before Sir Percivars cunning had
usurped the consummation Of our
love. On the death of Laura's uncle
some months later. her son and mine
became the heir OF the estate and
fortune OF the house OF Limmeridge
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and women is foretold. An eminent
scientist as well as statesmen and
clergymen will fulfill this prognosti-
cation.
Agitation over the profits OF the
fruits of the soil is presaged by the
stars. Food comes much into dis
cussion in the next two months.
Uranus is in place believed to slim
ulate revolutionary tendencies. Eng
and as well as France and Italy will
show the evil effects uf this sway,
which is also strong in is Influences
here in the United States.
The illness or death OF foremost
leader IN public life will cause n re-
action in public sentimCn' regarding
questions of national moment, 1t is
predicted.
Speculation that centers N nirship
or aerOplanC stocks IS fOreshaCOwed.
Fortunes will be made. hu. ther" is
sign that seems to Indicate IUYes-
legations and scandals in wnt:h repu-
table inventors may suffer loss.
Too much stress can NOT he laid
upon the danger OF gossip and scandal
The Washington herald., 1919-09-12

because don't know you. What and
who are you? What do you mean,
and why do you speak Of love TO me
who am almost stranger? Marriage
is"
''Oh, marriage! Slavery. Man
made law. Stupid convention.
Bonds more cruel. more repulsive
than prison can deviseI"
felt myself growing cold from
head to foot, Joan And yet !
swear to you I felt more terrified
than shocked wanted him to go
on. I wanted to know what his life
really Was-what misery Of mar
riage could make him talk so. Yet
he was asking me TO do a hideous
thing. / loathed him. and at the
same time pitied him. recognized
the wrong-and could not rid my
self OF the spell his personality and
words wove round me.
"Dorothy-ittle exquisite rnademoi.
selle hear what say" He
dropped his voice to q thrilling
gentIeness and laid his forehead
against my hand Some day ]
shall tell you the story. But prom
Use me tonight that you will think
with your heart and not your mind
over what ! ask. Remem-
Der nothing matters but love. car
give you that and much besides
We shall go back now. but tomor-
row ] shall see you again"
AS we entered the hotel. Joan
a man who plays in the hotel or
chestra, a youth with tragic eyes
brushed by US. He looked at d,
Caller. then at me, long and men.
acingly, I thought I hurried to my
room Joan. l shall hear further
from that man. that last one.
DOROTHY.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-12

II looks like an exciting social
season,
Bustles are back! And backs are
hustled.
And they do say-that the deco
lette evening gown is more so
than ever,
The evening gowns Just exhibited
in the New York fashion show are
positively hreath-taking in their
sumptuousness and their dariHg.
and almost all of them display
some new and startling feature.
This gown, which was exhibited
at the fall fashion show. is of black
chiffon velvet draped confiningly
over a pettiCoat Of silver lace. The
Corsage is extended into hip yoke
which. in turn. forms n point in the
back and incidentally. makes an
excuse for a hustle drapery.
BLACK. which never loses ITS
vogue, will resume its old-time
place OF distinction among dinner
The Washington herald., 1919-09-12
CHEESE FINGERS.

Cream ? tablespoons OF butter. add
the beaten yolks Of eggs, > ounces
Of grated cheese and "a teaspoon each
Of salt and panrika. Roll pun paste
very thin and cut into two square
pieces. Place one Of them in q hak-
ing pan. spread with the cheese mix
ture, cover with the remaining paste
cut with a knife into narrow flnEJl
like strips, brush with the beaten
white Of egg and bake about IS min
utes. Separate when done and scrvs
hot.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-12
Explains Cooperative y
Stores to Consumer

J. r. Keeley, chairman Of the board
Of directors Of the War Department
Cooperative Stores Association. and
his co-workersr are going after
things" with real vim to make the
stores effective against the hig.I cost
Of living for workers Of the War De-
partment.
Entitled Pointers" pIacard was
put out yesterday by Kelley emphs-
sizing progressive ideas on the stores.
Membership cards. costing $500. and
all information on the stores can be
obtained from:
w. j. Roe. president oMtor Trans
port Corps. Sixth and B streets,
Phone 467l.
A. F. Kaiser. vice president, Cen
eral Supplies Division. Phone 735.
Miss Ruth M.-Cleaver, secretary.
welfare service. Phone 233.
Mrs NJ. X. Ferguson, assistant sec
retary, Purchase and Storage, Phone
sss.
]. A. Shell. treasurer. Purchase and
Storage, Phone 3y7s.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-12

gowns and lace Will figure extern
sively with It and in a variety of
new ways. Especially will lace ap-
pear in foundation skirts and bod
ices and in VUIuminous Over-drape-
ries. These latter VIII very otter
be caught up with loops and
streamCrs Of ribbon OF festoOned
with flowers. shepherdess fashion.
That metal cloths will be much
used for evening wear is clear.
There are host of new cloths,
too. of this class beautifully pat
termed and in insinuating colors,
and. also. sufficiently pliable to
drape gracefully. which some Of the
earlier ones were not.
In the way Of colors for evening
froCks, red is the most interesting
because il has lost the garishness
and aggressivenrSs that once rele-
gated It to the plan of the ordinary.
Begonia. Pinard. which is wine
shade, and the whole range of vivid
reds are on the lists.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-12
Arts Club Will Attend
Opening of Opera Year

The Arts Club OF Washington has
assumed the responsibility OF max
ing the first appearance in Wash
ington OF the Fortune Gallo Eng
llsh Opera Company a gala srslr.
by taking Monday evening. Septem-
ber Is. as a beneft night for the AT
Club. Great interest is manifest IN
the first appearance here OF the
japanese prima donna Hank
Shimozumi. Hama Shimozumi BhsS
made a name for herself on the
Pacific Coast II is understood that
the Japanese Embassy will be rep
resented at the Monday evening
performance
The Washington herald., 1919-09-12
TEN. MINUTE NOVELS
TODAY-"The Woman in White" by Wlkie Collins Conden
sation by Alice Fox Pitts
TOMORROW Toms CABIN" by Harriet Beeeher Stowe
COLLINS

When wilkie Collins met Charles
Dickens, his future was shortly de-
c.ded- The lives OF the two were in
timateIy connected thereafter. Dickens
was conducting Household Words. ."
and for 1t Collins contributed. as he
did for "AIl the Year Round" also in
charge of Dickens. a large number Of
tales.
The close friendship and co-opera-
ton Of Dickens not only found the
direction for Collins to follow, but il
seemed to lead him to the type OF
story on which rests his fame, that
in which the Skilful Unwinding OF an
The Washington herald., 1919-09-12
TOMATOES STUFFED WITH
WAl NUTS.

Peel the tomatoes. cut a slic, from
the stem end OF each and scoop out
part of the pulp. Moisten equs
parts OF broken English walnu'
meats and finely cut celery with
mayOnnaise. fill the tomatoes anc
serve n lettuce leaves or surround
with a wreath OF watercress.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-12

Intricate and exciting plot and the
construction of thoroughly involved
mystery battles the reader in a maze
OF details and circumstances. He
might lack humor. fail to appreciate
the finer shades OF character. but he
certainly conceived some striking per-
sonalities. for his own type of story
he was unsurpassed by any OF his
contemporaries.
The Woman in White" Os6O) was
his great success: The Moonstone-
GS6S) was close second in the opinion
OF a large and devoted following OF
readers
The Washington herald., 1919-09-12
US EVENING GOWNS SHOWN AFTER THE DULL SEASON
Agriculture Official
Real Farm Enthusiast

James r. Rigrs, new Assistant Sec
retary OF Agriculture, 10 a real farm.
er, not merely through personal In
terest but from lifelong application.
Mr.. Riggs was born at Shelburr.
Sullivan County. Ind. and titled thu
soil until 1894 when he was elected
county auditor. and has been identi.
fed with public life since that time
He WAS married 70 Bessie Lewman
OF Indiana, In 1895 and has three
children.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-12
HOROSCOPE.
Friday, September IL, 1919.
1873. by the Mcclure Ne~gapa

Froay, september L., io1o.
(CopyriEh 1878. by the Mcclure Ne~sapa
SyndiCate.l
Caution should rule this day, sc-
cording to astrology. Mercury. Saturn
and Uranus are all in evil place.
This may be a peculiarly unfortunate
rule under which to sign leases or
contracts since they are likely to ap-
pear most promising and TO be eX-
tremely disappointing.
1t IS not a lucky time for starting on
journeys. Railway accidents are prob
able during this planetary govern
ment
Again explosions are indicated and
the autumn may be a period Of many
troubles. strikes and race riots being
frequent
Saturn is in a place threatening to
mining interests and serious condl-
tions will develop next month. If the
stars are read Alright.
The passing of many prominent men
The Washington herald., 1919-09-12

due to the malefcs. which have power
during the autumn.
Persons whose birthdate it is should
make no changes in the com;ng year
They should watch their business af-
fairs closely.
Children born on this day are likely
10 be clever and industrious, but in
clined toward individuality and even
eccentricity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-17
OPINION OF JUDGE PRENTIS.
Judge Sims Concurring)

Of course, well informed people know that not
trying the guilt innocence of these prisoners; sim
ply nquirng to whether under the circumstances they
should be admitted to bail 1t is question of trying
balance the public sentiment that condemns the methods of
execution of the prohibition law the other view of it. that
they doing the very best they under very difficult
circumstances and conditions very large number of poo
pie approve fully their methods and very large number Of
people condemn Of their methods We passing
upon that
Of course s'conccded by counsel both sides appl-
cation for bail is addressed to the sound judicial discretion
taking broad view of the situation The commonwealth
does not desire to put anybody in jail before conviction
except for the purpose of holding them for trial The bail
substitute for imprisonment and if the bail is large
enough to insure the appearance of the prisoner his trial
the law is satisfied in most For that reason in CAPT
tai cases. frequently bail refused there fear that
when the is called for trial the prisoner will have
escaped and forfeited his bond but in other capital
where there IS reason to apprchend that the prisoner
gong to escape, why bail is permitted.
In this taking view Of all Of the circumstances
clearly of opinion that the prisoners entitled to bail
If the testimony Of Mr. Hall is credited he shot in self
defense and he supported in his statement by other
witness and according TO this testimony by corrobo
ration from Mr. Hudson the other dead man. that he told
his partner not to shoot SO that taking all the circun-
stances under consideration it does that there
any danger that these prisoners will escape if proper bail
bond required of Them and that they will appear
and stand their trial
Judge Sims whom I have asked TO sit with me in this
case. concurs in my view.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-17

Bail in the Of $4,000 each yesterday granted W.
g. Hall Harry r. Sweet J. Fl. Sullivan and w B. Duneavy
the four prohibition inspectors who have been under
for the killing Raymond Shackeford and Lawrence Hud
booeggers by Judge R. R. Prents president the
gnia supreme court of appeals, Judge Sims concurrng
Bail granted without hesitation following conference
Of than two minutes duration by the urists
The of bond suggested by Commonwealth Aor
ney Clayton Williams Of Shenandoah county who had Wig
opusy opposed the granting of any bail at all Bond
immediately given with Prohibition Commissioner Sidney
Peters and Louis O. Wendenburg acting bondsmen The
hearing brief
The petitioners presented only two witnesse=nspector
Hail. who had charge of the party that stopped the whskey
laden Fishers Hill and Williams, the chauffeur who
driving the the time Inspector Hall told frank
story of the circumstances under which he
his fellow officers stopped the of Shackeford
Hudson Hall very emphatic in declaring that Shacke
ford shot at him first and Williams the chauffeur who wit
messed the incident equally positive that the officer
fred upon before he used his pistol The testimony of these
witnesses showed conclusve that Shackeord tried
with his after he and Hudson had been placed
under and that the holster from which Shackeord
pistol taken when drawn ready for lay the front
between the two separate cushions the right hand
Shackefor where easy of and ready for
Asked if it fact that Shackeford shot first while he
trying take his down steep grade Hall and Williams
both testified positively that he did.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-17
Montague Speaks to
Advisory Council
Talks to Important Body on
THE Relationship of Con
gress to Business.

Congressman Montague will be the
principal speaker today at tho initial
meeting OF the advisory council of
the chamber of commerce. which
will be held at o'clock, with
luncheon at Rucger's hotel He will
speak on The Relationship of CON
gress to Business, and the meeting
will be one of the most important
civic conferences held III the city for
some time.
The advisory council embraces sub
stantially every industry ana line OF
business in the city. and originated at
the annual meeting of the chamber
of commerce several weeks ago, AT
the meeting this afternoon The plans
and policies of the council will be
discussed and adopted, and the or
ganzation completed 1t is planned
in the future TO hold monthly meet
ings at luncheon at some central point
where all members may ATTEND,
f T. Litchford, the chairman, will
preside at the meeting today which
is assured of success because of the
large attendance of members. With
few exceptions where men nave been
called out of the city on business or
in case of sickness members have adj
vised that they would be In at
tendance. While invitations were eN-
tended only to each member of the
committee, they are each privileged to
have as their guests one member OF
the chamber.
The council was formed for tho
purpose of considering and acting
upon any and suggestions and ideas
for the constructive advancement. OF
the commercial. industrial and fin
aAcfAl affairs Of the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-17
GRANDMOTHER SELLS FARM IN OHIO
AND SEEKS GRANDCHILD IN FRANCE
Pathetic Story Of Heares Cruelty Is Disclosed When App
cation for Passport Is Sought and Secured

German officers when he saw the
widow and her boy youth of twelve.
approach. He handed the youngster
a rife and explained to him that both
he and his mother would be saved
from punishment if he took aim and
fired, with intent to kill, at one OF
the helpless peasants before them.
He thrust the rife into the boys
hands and gruffly ordered him to raise
j, 10 his Shoulder. When the lad
oheyed, the German officer stood 10
one side.
When I count three" he explained.
you fire-~and you kill"
Then he began
"One--two--three"
A shot rang out. but the speeding
bullet was not aimed at peasant
The boy had wheeled about and fired
at the hulking form in gray Eoading
him on to kill The German officer
was dead 1t was only an instant,
however, before the latter's compan-
ions. furious with anger, had slain
both the mother and son
( Somehow or other the baby girl,
then six months old. was not deeme
culpable by the Germans, and she
escaped The grandmother today
tnlnks neiEhpors nave cared Tor her,
and she wants the child. who is the
only survivor of the Wagner family
as far as the grim hand OF war is
concerned.
Mrs. Wagner tried through attorneys
in Paris to locate the child. but failed
Then she sold her farm, sought SEN
ator Harding. of Ohio, and through
his Intervention the state department
investigated her story, and finding It
true. gave her the coveted passports,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-17

hihiuon, and viii be announced a.
soon AS definitely arranged. Tn.
crack military band from camp Lee
me director Of which has won tn.
reputation of being among the hes. In
the United States army, will furnish
the musical program for all three
DAYS
Herbert ". jackson. chairman a,
the general committee. made sbor,
tax 10 the feature COMMITTEES tell.
ing them how the work of each man
must be depended upon to nut the
Nlctory loan over the ton. He hear
thy apprved f their elaborate nro-
gram and declared that the features
they hoped IN sta &c for the Richuona
people should be sufficient in then,
selves TO make he sale OF the honds
success, for he believed the people
would show their appreciation ~ the
demonstrations by buying heavy o,
b'e most attractive investment any
government ever offered it's citizens
The feature committee is co,nposed
or Henry Schwarzschild. chairman
John 9. Goode, !, T. Palmatarv. John
Robertson. Jesse II Binford. T.
Mayo, John 6, CorieS. Nathan s{p,on
Alvin NJ Smith. Charles l., Weave
and Captain Charles w Stolze Of.
heer in charge OF the Fulton aviation
sunply depot
Many speakers are -esrond,n, -
the request for their services duriny
the Victory loan campaign. and II Is
the present plan of headquarters Ia
use "a number of three and fo,,r-
minute speakers in the theatres AZ an
public gatherings
Tho honor flags 10 ne used in tbo
3lf'h loan, which are supplied by the
frca%uarN department, are tho most
handsome ever devised for Liberty
toan purposes and are of considera bic
size Flags will he presented 10 com
munffies by the district war loan or
sanitation, while the city headouar-
terS Will award handsome flag to all
industrial esta blishmcnts. clubs
lodges, associations and orranizs
TONS whose members to the extent Of
Seventy~ftve per cent became owners
of Victory bonds.
There is also provided one hundred
per cent household embIems. and
straight window emblems for every.
one who buys n bond.
Posters for automobile wiudshields
viii be distributed. and all industrial
i'h'tAS d't ciS@iilHatiNNS tnat desire
honor ron on which TO list the names
Of all subscribers just as tho bonds
thoughts are bought may obtain them
from headquarters, Eleventh and
Bank streets
Mrs Robert C. Cabell, chairman OF
the women's committee, announced
yesterday that her organization was
rapidly completing its prefiminars
work, and that every booth would he
ready for the formal opening of the
campaign Monday morning
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-17

Washington. April le.--A Yftt1e Old
woman, who has sold her farm near
Belleaire. Ohio. Is going to France
this week. She viii search for three
graves--one, that of her son, on the
Somme battlefield: the two others
those OF her daughter in-law and her
grandchild. whoe bodies were toppled
into hole in the ground. after their
execution by the Germans.
She is also going to search for a
little two-year old sgirl. her grand
daughter. and 1t is because OF this lost
baby Nat the tragic story of Mrs Ade-
line Wagner is contained In an atfi-
davit filed in the state department..
The story, at first unbelievable, but
later investigated and found to be
true, is the reason why Mrs. Wagner
was granted passport to go to
France. When the war broke out.
Mrs. Wagner's one son joined the
French army as a private in the
Fourteenth infantry regiment His
wife and two children were in Bel
GUM at the time, and they, together
with other unfortunates, saw their
village and homes fall into the hands
OF the advancing Germans. Mean
time the husband was killed in action
on the Somme, and his widow COM
mtted crime, Her crime was to
give a French soldier a drink of water.
or course. when the Germans
learned this 1t was deemed a punish
able oHense. So she and her son were
hustled off to the village square. where
a dozen or more peasants were stand
ing nutely. Their crimes must have
been far moro heinous than hers, for
they We're awaiting death.
CHASTITY humor actnated one of the