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Omaha daily bee., 1919-07-08
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CHAPTER XIV.
Marlowe's Trip to Southampton.

! CHAPTER XIV.
Marlowe's Trip to Southampton.
Two bed room doors faced him or
the other side of the passage. He
opened that which was Immediately
opposite, and entered a bedroom by
no means austereiy tidy. Some
| sticks and fishing rods stood con-
fusedly in one corner, a pile of books
in another. The housemaid's hand
had failed to give a look of order
TO the tumble of heterogeneous OBJ
jects left on the dressing table and
the mantel shelf-pipes, pen knives,
pencils, keys, golf balls, old letters,
photographs. small boxes, tins and
bottles. Two fine etchings and
some water color sketches hung on
the walls; leaning against the end
of the wardrobe, unhung, were a
few framed engravings. A row of
shoes and boots was ranged beneath
the window. Trent crossed the
room and studied them intently
then he measured some of them with
his tape, whistling very softly. This
done, he sat on the side of the bed,
and his eyes roamed gloomily about
the room.
The Photographs on the mantel
shelf attracted him presently. He
rose and examined one representing
Marlowe and Manderson on horse
back. Two others were views of
famous peaks in the Alps. There
was faded print of three youths
one of them unmistakably his ac-
quaintance of the haggard blue eyes
clothed in tatterdemalion SOL
dier's gear of the 10th century An
other was a portrait of majestic
old lady. slightly resembling Mar
lowe. Trent, mechanically taking
cigarette from an open box
on the mantei shelf, lit it and stared
at the photographs Next he turned
his attention to flat leathern case
that lay by the cigarette box.
1t opened easily. A small and
light revolver of beautiful workman-
ship was disclosed with a score or
so Of loose cartridges. On the
stock were engraved the initials
y. NJ"
A step was heard on the stairs,
and as Trent opened the breech
and peered into the barrel of the
weapon, Inspector Murch appeared
at the open door Of the room. Il
was wondering"-he> began; then
stopped as he saw what the other
was about. His intelligent eyes
opened slightly Whose is the re-
volver, Mr.. Trent?" he asked in
conversational tone.
Evidently it belongs to the oc-
cupant Of the room, Mr.. Marlowe,"
replied Trent with similar 1ightness,
pointing to the initials. 81 found
this lying about on the mantel-
piece. II seems a handy little pistol
to me. and it has been very care
fully cleaned, I should say, since the
last time it was used. But l know
little about firearms"
"Well, I know a good deal" re-
Joined the Inspector quietly, taking
the revolver from Trent's out
stretched hand. "It's bit of spe-
cialty with me. is firearms, as I
think you know, Mr. Trent. But it
don't require an expert to tell one
thing" He replaced the revolver in
its case on the mantel shelf, took
out one of the cartridges. and laid
it on the spacious palm Of one
hand; then, taking a small object
from his waistcoat pocket, he laid it
Omaha daily bee., 1919-07-08
What Happened to Give Madge
"the Last Word"


I regret spelling your mental
image of school teacher, Mr..
Drake, but as I earned my living in
that profession for many years I
think can claim to be fairly rep
resentative member of it"
flatter myself that 1 was the
outward embodiment of casual
ca1mness as I leaned back in Lii
lian's armchair with my face as far
away from Allen brakes as l could
manage.
But 1 was seething with inward
resentment. This man whose men-
tality and ability1 compelled my re-
luctant admiration was treating me
in exactly the same manner he
would a simpering schoolgirl. l
wondered whether he was doing it
because it was his way of talking
to all women, or whether he
shrewdly guessed that such treat
ment was the surest method of
arousing my resentment, and hoped
that he might be lazily amused by
display of temper on my part.
His womanish 1ashes shadowed
his eyes again as l spoke, and he
looked out through them at me in
provoking indolent appraisement.
II really must differ with you,
he drawled at last. "You could not
be a fairly representative member
of that profession, judging from the
average pulchritude of the species.%
An Inquiry.
I was determined not to betray
any resentment at his banalities
There was but one other course
open to me. l seized it with an in
ward sneer at myself.
Il am sorry not to measure up to
the standard" I said, demurely
dropping my eyes.
Mr.. Drake leaned back in his
chair and grinned sardonically.
Nov you're fishing" he said
didactically, "and I'm not going
even to nibble."
I leaned back in my own chair
and put my finger-tips together ju-
dfcially.
''Will you promise to answer a
question truthfully?" l asked. with
my most deferential manner.
He looked at me sharply, but my
face Showed only eager interest.
About my work."
"No."
"Personal!" I fancied there was
Omaha daily bee., 1919-07-08
WHEAT CROP IS
100 PER CENT
SAYS BURLINGTON
Declares Reports Of Wheat
Crop Damaged by Rust Are
Untrue; Harvest Well
Advanced.

There is nothing to the report
that the Nebraska wheat crop has
been damaged by rnst. This is the
information given out by the Bur-
lington's agricultural department
that makes a specially of dealing
with grain conditions in the terri
tory west of the Missouri river.
In its crop report compiled from
data up to last Saturday. the Bur-
lington experts. in discussing the
wheat conditions say that all
through Nebraska the wheat harvest
is well along, adding. There is no
doubt at all but that the crop has
reached maturity in condition to
sustain the highest estimates that
have been made. I'VE doubt if there
has been a year in the last ten.
when so little damage has occurred
by reason of rust, storms, or from
other causes as this year"
Final estimates on the Nebraska
wheat crop, figured on 100 per cent
as the basis and taking the ten-year
average into consideration, by divi-
sions are: Omaha. 96; Lincoln.-9S;
Wymore, 1903; McCook, ll0 per cent.
The estimate of about 100000
bushels still holds good.
Corn is reported to be making
rapid progress and conditions for
bumper crop are said to be most
favorable. During the warm weather
of the last week the cereal has
made such a wonderful growth that
it is said to have fully reached the
normal stage for this season Of the
year. Cultivation, generally has
been finished and the condition on
the basis of 100 per cent for per-
feet, by divisions. follows: Omaha,
81; Lincoln, 90; Wymore and Nc
Cook. 100 per cent.
Harvesting of oats. rye and barley
is we'll under way and the yield is
expected to be fully Up to the nor
NAL, if not bette-.
Pastures continue in excellent
condition and all through the hav
section of the state a large tonnage
of fodder is being obtained.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-07-08
P. 0. Department
CONTRACTS FOR
RADIO STATIONS
viii Be Used Primarily for
Direction Of Mail Carrying
AirpIanes Handicapped
by Fog.

New York, July 7.-The Postoffice
department at Washington has con-
tracted for the erection of three
high-power radio stations, the first
of chain of wireless communicat-
ing centers in various cities to be
used primarily for the direction OF
nail-carrying airplanes handicapped
BY fog, it was announced here by
Emil ]. Simon, manufacturer of ra-
lilo apparatus for the War and Navy
departments.
Stations will be established at
Bellefonte, Pa, and Cleveland, with
a third at some point on Long
Island or Newark, N, ]. Appropri-
ations for them already are avail
able. Others will be erected at
Washington and Chicago as soon as
congress provides funds.
Each station will be equipped with
steel towers 200 feet high and 800
feet apart and will have range of
approximately 400 miles to mail air
planes and approximately 700 miles
between stations, the difference in
range being due to the lesser send
ing ability OF the airplanes' wireless
equipment.
The station at Bellefonte will be
Omaha daily bee., 1919-07-08

You want what you want when
you want it. Bee Want Ads will
attain the desired results.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-07-08

AMUSEMENTS A
Omaha daily bee., 1919-07-08
Mrs. Mary Troy Dies

Mrs. Mary Troy, Sc years old, died
Sunday morning at her home, o10
South Thirtieth street. She is sur
vived by one son, Thomas. with the
army in France; one daughter. Mad
aline. of Omaha, and two sisters and
four brothers. Funeral services will
be held at the residence Tuesday
morning at $50 and the St. Peters
church at O'Clock. Burial will be in
the Holy Sepulcher cemetery.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-07-08
Files Answer to Damage Suit
And Makes Counter Claims

The Nebraska Shoe and Clothing
house, South Side, filed an answer
in district court yesterday to the suit
of the Nebraska Clothing company of
Omaha which is seeking an injunc-
ton to prevent the frst-named firm
from using the word Nebraska"
ard also asking $4,000 damages.
The South Side <concern states
that it has used the firm name for
q years and that therefore it can
not be enjoined from using it. Also
it alleges that Nebraska" being the
name of a state, no business firm
can appropriate it for exclusive use.
In a cross-petition the South Side
firm asks $4,000 damages for al
legged harm to its business through
the alleged employment of detec-
tives by the Nebraska Clothing
company to Spy upon it."
You want what you want when
you want it. Bee Want Ads will
Omaha daily bee., 1919-07-08

completed about the middle of Oc-
tober, while the-o other two definitely
decided upon are expected to be
ready early in December.
Maintain Communication.
Establishment of the radio sta
tons will enable the Postoffice de-
partment to maintain communica-
ton between cities having air post
delivery independent of telegraph
and telephone services in the advent
of disruption of service by storms
or other causes.
Lieut.. Clark A. Edgerton, former
ly of the army aviation service, in
charge of the air mail experimental
work at Washington, will direct the
activities of the radio stations.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-10-31
KEEP BUSY AND LIVE LONG
Notable Examples of Longevity
Among Men Who Have Elected
to Remain in Harness"

Maybe il used to be that 'the good
die young but 1t doesn't look as though
they're doing it now.
Take, for instance, Rev. Albert Vo-
gel of Jeanette, Pa.
He's one hundred and two years old.
He's never smok ed or chewed tobac-
co or drank intoxicating liquor. Never
quarreled or fought with another man.
Always trying to do good and to per-
suade others to behave themselves.
Rev. Mr.. Vogel is the oldest active
minister Of the gospel in the United
States.
Hard work, lots of walking and an
occasional fishing trip is his formula
for long and happy life.
And this reminds us that Rev. DR..
Aaron f. Ballard is president of the
Ocean Grove Camp Meeting associa-
tion, New York, and is ninety-eight
years old.
II never would have lived to this
age" Doctor Ballard said, "if had re-
tired ut sixty and commenced twirling
my thumbs In idleness."
So 1t seems the good don't die young
If they keep busy.-New York
World.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-10-31
Making Money and Thrift

Sheer lack thrift has caused financial failures than anything
else How there today who might have become wealthy
only how money During the OF their
they but these have slipped from their
fingers day. They had the natural gift of making money
successful rivals but they lacked the quality OF permanent
success-which is thrift
Although the ability to make is to considerable extent
aptitude the still important accomplishments OF
acquired anyone There for not saving
money.
indication of weakness 1t ndecsion Of char
acter
requires steadnes and the marhang the last OF
strength But does require special genius
brilliant gift of mind.
within the power and woman to thrive through the
prudent habits Practices thrift do not bring guarantee
wealth But they absolute of modest and
never-fang protection against complete failure and poverty
pma value thrift lies in the fact that through we secure
full advantage Of the little things.
who thftless matters do not rule dspa
The OF waste going
constantly however in the of unnecessary advd spending
hand thrift consists of saving by small degrees
point often overlooked is that few Of thrifty habits will
place financial position where he OF fes whole
pleasures continual thfsness yields only inadequate
and superficial pleasures. W. Straus in Thrift Magazine
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-10-31
Central Longitudinal Line
of the United States Runs
Through State Of Kansas

Discussing the frequently used term
middle West" an American writer
remarks that the territory so desig-
mated might more reasonably be called
the middle East" The central longi-
tudinal line of the United States
passes through Kansas not far from
Topeka. On one side of the line, geo.
graphically speaking, lies the true
West; on the other the true East, and
the eastern side includes what is or
dinarily called the middle West"
whereas the geographical middle
West" would cover the region of the
Rocky mountains. The expression
originated on the eastern seaboard,
just when or how it would perhaps be
difficult to discover, and seems in the
beginning to have been a patronizing
phrase indicating that, compared with
the older cultural condition Of the
states bordering the Atlantic, the near
er states toward the west were we'll
meaning but somewhat backward, al
though nothing like SO lacking in the
amenities as those younger states
which were growing up still nearer the
sunset. The idea has vanished with
the development of the nation, and the
term remains as convenient but rath-
er indefinite way of referring to what
many people think is really geo.
graphical division Of the country.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-10-31
Why the Tree Leaves
Turn Red When Chilly
Autumn Days Return

An examination Of the withered
leaves of the autumn foliage at the
time of their turning red shows that
they contain more sugar and less
starch than In midsummer. Leaves of
evergreens, however. lose their red
tints with the return Of the warm sea-
son, and reassume their green color.
In these plants. e., the holly and ivy
the sugar of the leaf is transformed
into starch in springtime. From these
observations two inferences can be
drawn-first, that the red coloring sub
stances are probably Of the nature Of
the glucoses, being in most cases COM
pounds Of tannic substances with SD
gar; second, the chief physical condi-
tions for the formation of the red color
are sunshine, which. on the one hand,
enhances the assimilation and produc-
tion Of sugar, and, on the other hand,
quickens the chemical process that
leads to the formation Of the coloring
matter, and, furthermore, low tenn
perature, which prevents the trans
formation Of the sugar into starch. In
other words, the red tints Of autumn
are the direct product Of the meteor
illogical conditions prevailing Curing
that season.. e., sunshine and low
temperature.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-10-31
KEEP LARGER SHEEP FL0CKS
High Prices Of Wool and Mutton In
duce Western Growers to increass
Number Of Animals.

prepared by the United States DEPART
ment Of Agriculture.)
As result Of high prices Of wool
and mutton and the value Of sheep Al
weed and waste utilizers, western irri-
cation farmers are keeping more ana
larger fiocks. AS rule these farm
aocks are Of good breeding, many con-
sisting Of purebred animals, their own
ers making specially Of selling pure
bred ram lambs to range-country stock
men. who do not reserve breeding
stock from year to year. Several
projects are now operating wool pools,
the main function of which is to con-
centrate the wool in large quantities
and develop keener competition among
buyers. Combination also favors grad
Ing and better classifying of wool and
allows small producer to realize
greater profits from his sheep-farming
operations.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-10-31
Recreation, as Well az
Relaxation, Is Necessary
to the Happiness Of An

We need breathing spells In life's
bigger issues just as we need them In
out routine work. No one may work
continuously without some period of
relaxation, and In the same way no
one may bear up under heavy RESPONSE
bilities unless he is able at times to
forget them, observes the Charleston
News and Courier. That is why recrea-
tion as well as relaxation is necessary
to the happiness of us all. There is
something within us, something that
calls to us. as 1t were, In no uncertain
tones to lay down our problems occa-
sionally and try to divert our minds
from them. If we are forced to live
with those big crushing responsible
ties, that weigh us down at every turn,
that arc never far away from us, that
keep step with US in our daily walk,
we shall miss much of the better,
brighter part of life. Every one has
the right to live his own life In the
way which he thinks will be best for
him, and, 1t Is hard blow Of fate
which robs him Of that right. Yet this
Is done more often in life than we
realize, and one Of the worst of our
disappointments is to be forced to sur
render the privilege Of controlling our
own lives as far as 1t is In our human
power to do so. Because certain re-
sponsibilities are forced upon US we
are often compelled to abandon the
road which stretches so invitingly
ahead and to seek another path.
rough and hard to walk upon, full Of
obstacles and barren Of those things
that perhaps have meant the very wine
Of life to US.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-10-31
STOCK MAINTENANCE RATION
siIase; Corn Slower; Straw and Un-
marketable Hay Should BE Given
Cattle to Be Grazed.

prepared by the United States Depart.
ment of Agriculture.)
The greatest obstacle In developing
the grazing industry in many eastern
and central sections is the cost Of
wintering the stock. 1t is impossible
to buy young cattle or sheep in the
spring In sufficient quantities and at
q price to yield satisfactory profit
from the summer grazing.
One of two plans must be followed.
A breeding herd may be kept to pro-
duce the stock, rs is practiced on the
ranges Of the West. or young stock
may be purchased in the fall-the plan
followed by the grazers in the blue
grass region of the Virginias and Ken
tucky. Either method necessitates the
wintering of animals.
Right here should be laid down a
hard-and-fast rule. Cattle which are
to be grazed the following summer
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-10-31
About Poultry Feeding

The high prices of grain this past
year have caused many poultry people
to try different feeds and feeding
from what might be called standard
feeding.
From reports reaching the Pennsyl-
vania' department of agriculture and
the observations of the poultry ex-
perts in its employ, these experiments
in new or abbreviated feeding have
mostly been failure and have re-
suited in much poultry having made
an Improbable growth and being puny
and stunted.
A notable exception Is the feeding
of boiled oats, which feed. previously
used by only few poultry keepers,
has become very popular, particularly
among the larger poultry keepers hav-
ing much feeding to do.
Boiled oats are greedily eaten By
chickens Of all ages; make a good
growing and good laying feed and
in results obtained or obtainable are
proving to be the cheapest food that
Boiled oats have largely, too, super
seeded the sprouted oats so much ex-
plotted few years ago, as they are
safer, a better and less fussy feed.
To prepare, soak good, heavy oats
IL hours or more Tin hot weather or
warm room fresh lot should be
soaked daily. dissolve one table
spoonful of salt In each bucket OF
water used for this; boil two or three
hours and so gauge the amount OF
water used for soaking that at the
finish the water is boiled away. Feed
warm, but not hot. White Leghorn
pullets can have these boiled oats
twice daily, say, at 10 a, m. and 4. p.
M, and all they will eat up clean. For
old hens or heavyweight pullets, one
feed day is enough. and not too
much at that, lest they become too fat
on this much-liked feed.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-10-31
Fish That Spin six.

SILK stockings are very expensive
nowadays, says Pearson's Weekly.
The most costly Of all this kind Of
hosiery, however, is made from silk
which Is not the product Of the silk
worms. but species Of shellfish called
puma.
! The puma makes IT'S home IN the
warm waters Of the Mediterranean
round Sicily. II has an odd little tube
Mt the end OF its tongue.
Out of this tube, spider fashion, or
silk-worm fashion, II spins silk thread
with which II fastens itself to any
rock TO which 1t wishes to adhere.
When the puma moves on to fresh
feeding grounds Its silken cable Is left
behind. This cable, which II called
byssus. the Sicilian fishermen gather.
T3yssus weaves into the softesf. finest.
sheeniest Of fabrics; but II II very rare,
and the stockings woven from It con-
sequeptly AREAS has been said--ex-
ceedingly expensive.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-10-31
Britain's Prime Minister
Is Nominated by Sovereign
and Organizes Government

The premier, or prime minister of
Great Britain, is nominated by the
reigning sovereign. The king sends
in the name Of the leader OF the party
just successful at the polls and to
that extent the appointment is die
tated by the vote Of the people. The
sovereign appoints the prime minister
to form cabinet and organize the
government. The appointment of pre-
mier does not have to be confirmed
by parliament, but no prime minister
could carry on the government of the
country for any length Of time who
did not possess the confidence of the
house of commons He selects his col
leagues or other members Of the cab
met, and his resignation dissolves the
ministry.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-10-31
Tartar on Teeth May be
Cause Of Many Diseases

Where tartar is allowed to grow un-
disturbed It eventually covers the teeth
md forces the gum from around them.
The gums become spongy and bleed
freely when brushed. In advanced
stages pus pours out from around the
roots of the teeth into the mouth and
Is swallowed into the stomach. causing
many diseases. Keep your teeth clean
Il you wish to be healthy. Watch 'emi
Your eyes can greatly assist in this
work.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-10-31
A View In Bangkok.

with their tiles Of rich orange or deep
purple, great splashes Of color against
the clear blue sky. To this place we
may often return to watch the dawn
Stealing over the paddy fields, whilst
at our feet the palm trees rise through
a veil Of purple mist; or when at
evening the pink rays of the setting
sun are shooting halfway to the ze-
NTH we may come up here and see the
thousand pinnacles of Bangkok, out
lined in the riffs between low-lying
clouds against a smoky orange sky.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-10-31
SAYINGS OF CARNEGIE
Educate man and his shackles fall.

Educate man and his shackles fall.
Ihope Americans will some day find
more time for play, like the wiser
brethren on the other side.
Immense power Is acquired by assur-
ing yourself In your secret reveries
that you were born to control affairs.
The day Is coming and already we
see 1t dawn, in which the man who dies
possessed Of millions Of available
wealth which was free and In his
hands ready to be distributed, will die
disgraced.
Labor. capital and business ability
are three legs Of three-legged stool
neither Is first, neither is second, neith-
er is third; there is no precedence. all
being equally necessary. He who
would sow discord among the three Is
an enemy to all.
The first and most seductive peril.
and the destroyer of most men, Is the
drinking of liquor. (Mr. Carnegie him
self was a total abstainer, and gave
his employees at Skibo castle n 10 per
cent advance on their wages every
year they reported that they had not
touched liquor) From the Books and
Public Addresses of the Ironmaster.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-10-31
SOME PosTscRIPTS

In one region Of government
forest land in Argentina 1t Is
estimated that there are at least
1,OOO,OOO pine trees large enough
for profitable numbering.
An Illinois inventor has pat
ented hangers for barn or other
doors that are suspended from
tracks that can be adjusted to
work properly when a door
warps.
To save automobile tires when
car is standing in a garage a
jack has been invented that au-
tomatically lifts the car clear
of the floor when run over 1t.
The Siamese musical scale Is
an equal division Of the octave
into seven parts and music
never Is written, but learned by
ear and handed down tradition
ally. G."