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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-06-05
The Closing Scenes
of the Great War
Between the States

n THE bright noon of a
brilliant spring day in
Virginia General Grant,
with his staff, rode into
the little village of Farm
vile, a place that VIII be
memorable as the one.
from which he opened
correspondence with Lee
regarding the surrender
of the Confederate forces.
There he met a Doctor
Smith, formerly an army
of3ioo,. op6 ro1 q five of
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-06-05
Plenty to Do.

Mrs. Quotem-Oh, dear! One-half
of the world doesn't know how the
other half lives.
Mrs. Porkernose-It is some job for
us women to keep track of the mas
culine half.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-06-05
Suspicion Aroused.

ga man created a sensation at soda
fountain yesterday"
"What did he do?'
"Raised a glass of grape juice and
said: Here's how"
"Well?"
"Seven liquor sleuths Immediately
made an inspection to see if he was
justified in making a remark like that"
Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-06-05

Representative George Huddeson of AaamaTwo contemplate
characters evidence during with Germany the prohteer
and the patrot The poeer the worst the two The pro-
eer took advantage of his coun peril to satisfy his greed for money!
while that paoeer with shameless hypocrisy wrapped himself in the
Flag and pursued his base selfish ends under the pretnse of patriot
ism.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-06-05
Human PROGRESS.

Every time we resist an evil i'm
pulse, or yield to known sin, We are
molding our destiny, we are making
ourselves.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-06-05

Pain? No, not one bit Just drop
a little Freezone on that touchy corn,
instantly it stops aching, then you lift
that bothersome corn right off. Yes,
magic! Costs only few cents.
Try Freezone! Your druggist sells a
tiny bottle, sufficient to rid your feet Of
every hard corn, soft corn, or corn
between the toes, and calluses, without
one particle of pain, soreness or irri-
tation. Freezone is the mysterious
ether discovery Of a Cincinnati genius.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-06-05
Memorial Day This
Year Has New and
Great Significance

DAY, the day
of Americas soldier dead,
has grown with the sweep
ing growth of Americas
destiny in this great war.
Twenty-Five years ago
May 80 was the day of re-
membrance of the Union
soldier. The Grand Army
met on the village street,
and the Woman's Relief
corps fell in behind It; q
carriage bountifully laden
with 1i1ao nc anI Ypoaly or
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-06-05

John SpargoThe most pansang and sympathetic study OF tho
Russian revolution will not disclose ideal principle moral
or political underlying the distinctive bohevk agitation and program
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-06-05

Lots of men try to imagine they
have poor health when the only thing
the matter with them is lazlneSS.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-06-05
InqersoIPs Tribute
To Those Who DIED
for Their Country

E cover the graves Of the
heroic dead with flowers.
The past rises before
me, as it were, like a
dream. Again we are in
the great struggle for ma
tional life. We hear the
sounds of preparation
the music of the bolster
Gus drums, the silver
voices of heroic bugles.
We see the pale cheeks
of women and the flushed
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-06-05
Merchants by Advertising Can Help to
Get Business Going Once More
BY ROGER w. BABsoN, Department OF Labor

Business is revivng after the war; but the process
is slow. Reasonable stimulation is highly desirable in
order that unemployment and business stagnation may
not threaten There opportunities in foreign trade
and in the rebuilding of Europe to say nothing Of the
restoration of stocks which were depleted by
the America is short Of almost everything except
articles manufactured for uses but hesitation about
wages and prices is preventing action.
English economists agree with Prof. Irving Fisher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

At the regular term of the Probate
Court held Tuesday and Wednesday
the following wills were presented
for probate: Annette G. Tobey, late
of Norridgewock. Edward F. DAN
forth of Skowhegan named as exc
cutor. Harriet w. Jewett, late of
Madison. Roger p. Kelley of Auburn
named as executor. Susie NJ. Davis,
late Of Pittsfield, Grace l.. Davis
named as executrix. Judson W..
Packard. late Of Skowhegan, Lester
II. Packard named as executor.
Paul York, late of Jackman. Merrill
Trust Company Of Bangor and Annie
p. York Of Jackman named 40 ex-
ecutors. Caroline G. Savage. late Of
Bingham, Roy NJ. Savage named as
executor. Milton w. Rowe. late of
Arson, Lydia NJ. Rowe named as ex-
ecutrix.
The following wills were allowed:
Albert E. Fowler, late Of Canaan.
George w. Cover Of Skowhegan ap-
pointed executor. Clara E. Nutter.
late ON Arson. Eugene B. Quint Of
Arson appointed executor. Orestes
NJ Frost. late Of Pittsheld. Ida
Frost appointed executrix. Anon
Baker. late Of Bingham. Sarah +.
Berry Baker appointed executriX.
Carolyn C. Brainerd. late Of Show
hogan, Mary Bralnerd appointed eX-
ecutrix. Charles b. Baker, late Of
Norridsewock, Leroy r. Folsom APP
pointed executor. Wendell w. Ma
son, late Of Canaan. Lena Mason ap-
pointed administrator with the will
annexed.
Administrations were asked for in
the estate Of Elisha A. Weybrant.
late Of Madison. petition for the APP
pointment of Bryce X. Edwards Of
Madison. administrator Francis
Williams, late Of Troutdale, petition
for the appointment of Turner Bus
we'll Of Scion. administrator.
Administrations were grnated in
the estate of William Rowell, late of
Madison. Zetta E. Rowell appointed
administrator. David L. Raymond,
late Of Pittsfield. John ". Manson
appointed administrator Henrietta
NJ. Randall, late Of Caratunk, Anna
Demo Williams appointed admins
tratrix. James A. *. Hilton, late of
New Portland. Lucy A. Burton Of
Pittsfield appointed administrators
Erwin c. Huff. late OF Athens, Emma
F.. HUFF appointed administrators
Christina Chase. late Of Scion. Will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15
AUGUSTA

NJ. Push appointed administrative.
! Annie Lille, late Of Hartland, John
O'Reilly OF Oakland appointed ad-
ministrator. Otis n Vining, late Of
Pittsfcld Edith ). Nining appointed
administrators. Nclna -. Cook.
late Of Pittsfield, Ralph l.. Cook ap-
pointed administrator. Gershom L.
Rollins, late of Fairfield. Mildred Il.
! Rollins appointed administrative
| Rufus Burns, late of Pittsfeld,
Edith G. Burns appointed admins
| tratrix.
S. W. Philbrick. clerk. has sent out
notices Of the annual meeting of the
kennebec Loe Driving Company and
Moose River Log Driving Company.
to be held at the Augusta House. Au-
gusta. on Tuesday, February IS.
Golden Rod Branch. |. 8. S., will
hold an apron. food candy and
fancy article sale in the Z. Is. Carter
store 'on Madison avenue, today.
Mrs. Harry Chase will have charge
| Of the apron table; Mrs. Celeste
Roulard. the food table; Mrs. Louise
Laney, fancy articles; Mrs. Eliza
| beth Nelson, candy table: Mrs. Mae
+ u
guessing contest.
Miss Hannah Page, who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Marsh of
Providence, Il. T., has returned to hc-
home here accompanied by Mrs.
Marsh. On their way to Skowhegan
they visited Miss Elizabeth Marsh
who is student at the State Normal
school at Pennington, While there
they entertained the Skowhegan
young ladies at Hillcrest.
Miss Norma Smith. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Z. Smith, cele-
brated her 18th birthday, Wednesday.
by giving n valentine party to her
friends at her home on Water street.
Hearts, cupitls. and pretty valentines
were used for decorations. After
games and contests were ended. re-
freshmcnts Of sandwiches. cocoa, ice
cream and cake were served. The
birthday cake, with II lighted candles
was cut. Those present were Mar
garet Savage. Mildred Lancaster,
Mary Merrill. Phyllis Whiting. E.v-
elyn Chase, Dorothy Nye, Dorothy
Smith, Louise Stinch1ield Helen
Leighton. Marie Bison, Esther Niles
and Gladys Manton.
Sunday will be a. very interesting
day at the Federated services. In
the morning II. +. burlington Of Bates
College will give an address. Mr..
burlington is the head Of the United
Baptist Society of the State. In the
afternoon there will he special ses-
sion. when Mr.. burlington will meet
the Sunday school teachers.
Sunday evening there will be
patriotic service. when three. great
Americans viii! be remembered.
r. L. Patten will speak upon the
life Of George Washington: f. F.
Merrill upon the life of Lincoln. and
President Arthur ]. Roberts OF Colby
College will deliver special address
upon the life Of Theodore Roosevelt.
The invited guests Of this occasion !
arc the Daughters Of the American |
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

From reports that have been re-
ceived within the past day or two it
would appear that the moose from
the wilds of Northern Maine which
has to all appearances taken up its
abode in the woods of >\Vinsiow and
other places along the river in this
part of kennebec county, was get
ting rambunctious and had become
that familiar with his present envi-
rons that he had evolved the idea
that he was the king of the whole
countryside. One report was received
yesterday from John Pierce, who
drives for the Augusta Lumber Co..
and who while coming down home
on a trolley car Wednesday evening
saw the moose on Dunbar hill in
Winslow. The animal did not UNDER
take to interfere with the car or its
occupants. but it is said that one
Guy Cushman. who had an encount-
er with the moose in the Dunbar
woods came across the animal when
it was in an ugly mood. a day or two
ago. and had to do some Of the live
Hest kind of sprinting and lodging
to keep out of the animals way. The
third moose incident within the week
was furnished by an automobile par
ty which ran across the animals
path one evening this week in the
Winslow woods. and had to turn out
the lights of their auto before they
could get by the peevish beast. No
one who has seen the moose has yet
stated whether the animal was bull
or a cow moose. but from the tenden-
cies lately developed it is believed
that the former is the case, hence the
use of the pronoun he.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15
ADJUSTMENTS
CITY HALL


Mcdonnell a Billy Sunday and q
William Lloyd Garrison" says N.
Y. Tribune-His dead Lions" Lee
ture q MISUNDERSTANDING Tues.
day Evening
BY common consent it is agreed
that Lincoln McConnell's lectures are
the most unique and powerful Of any
now being given in America. They
are stirring. thrilling. inspiring, hu.
morous and filled with information,
facts and fire.
His lyceum classic, Dead Lions
which he has selected to deliver be-
fore his city hall audience next Tues
day evening has been given by him
more than 1000 times.
Column after column Of glowing
praise has been devoted to this great
forensic effort which is a masterpiece
Of oratory.
Said the New York Tribune Of this
Master american lecturer: "Lyceum
has in DR.. Mcconnell at once a Billy
Sunday and William Lloyd Garri-
son. You simply must listen as he
pounds home the facts. Mcconnell is
too active and alive to allow you to
nod: too snappy and unexpected to
permit OF indifference and too ire
mendously in earnest to allow YOU
to doubt.
You will laugh as you have not
laughed in years; you will weep as
you have not wept since childhood.
You will forget you are being talked
to and be engrossed In actually seeing
the pictures portrayed by voice, gest-
ure, mimicry. attitude and message.
The lecture is an investment in
Americanism that is paying enormous
dividends in the form Of an awakened
public conScience"-AdY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15
Funeral Of Mrs. Lucretia Ballard
Goodwin

Funeral services for the late 1ucre-
tia Ballard Goodwin were held at the
home of her brother, ]. V. Ballard, at
2 o'clock Friday afternoon. the Rev.
A. Francis Walch officiating. The
bearers were 4. w. Folger, ]. A.
McDavid, Elmer Trask and Eugene
Bennett.
Mrs. Goodwin is survived by the
husband. W. S. Goodwin. one brother,
one sister. Miss Julia E. Ballard, two
nephews. V. A. and Ralph r. Pierce
of this city, and one niece, Mrs. Scott
w. Lewis of China. Mrs. Goodwin
was ill for more than 20 years, dur
ing which time she was a very pa
tient sufferer. For the past eight
years she resided with her brother
and sister. and who very tenderly
cared for her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15
Prayers for Mrs. Frances L. Thomas

Prayers were offered for the late
Mrs. Frances l.. Thomas at o'clock
Friday afternoon at the home OF her
daughter. Mrs. George w. I.eadbet-
ter. Western avenue, by Rev. A..
Francis Walch Of the Winthrop
Street Universalist church. a refrain
being rendered by Miss Emily F..
Burbank at the piano. The remains
will be taken on the 936 train this
Saturday morning to Rockland.
where ON Sunday funeral services
will be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15
WASHINGTON

WkST-Funeral services w. :,
late Frank Leland stevens "F' Il
N o'clock Thursday II ~. ~,
ine ci.urc.l in West " g.. I'D
Rev. T. Il. Jones of SOUTH SON ~.
o:Hcia ed. The bearers W. wall,
Wcll,nan, Archie H'Dh"'1 NJ
Jackson and Earl Morn ~ .;,rt
ment was in the West " "'A
cemetery,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

Roger Williams Club day will be
observed at the First Baptist church.
Winthrop street. Sunday morning
with special service at 1880 O'Clock.
The sermon will be preached by Rev.
T.. s. Philbrook upon the topic:
"Mary's Injunction" a full represent
tation Of the membership Of the CLUB
and their friends is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15
revolution. Russell Post. G. A. r..
ana all soldiers who have recently re-
turned from military service.

PREVIOUS to the great w"r. the on.y
town in the Old world ever capture
by the United States was The town
or Derne, in Trpoli. which wa: taken
- 80 American force under General
Eaton in 1904.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15
10 Your Health Worth Il Cent. .
Year?

you value your health more than L
appropriation asked for State Health
work. telephone. telegraph or write
your representatives at Aug usta to SUP
port House bill No. 2 providing for
give all their time to the prevention OF
dieea.c and the conservation Of health
MAINE ANTI-TUBERCULO Assn.
feb15d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

1t is astonishing to see what great
values in footwear are offered at the
Augusta Shoe store. In every de-
partmcnt extremely low prices pre-
vail Today, rubbers will doubtless
have a big call along with the other
seas enable offerings-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15
Probate Court Busy Sesson-Local Miss Has Valentine
Birthday PartyServces Of Sunday Promise Unusual In

lie D. Snow Of Skowhegan appointed
administrator. Sumner F. Taylor.
late Of Arson, Olin S. and Zelina L.
Bushey appointed administrators.
Mary Churchill, late Of Starks. l.. l..
Churchill appointed administrator.
Fred Pugh, late of Madison. Gladys
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Food and candy sale this afternoon
at the Parish house at 3 o'clock.-Adv.

Mrs. Darwin Day and infant daugh-
ter left the Augusta General hospital
on Friday for their home on Gage
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

Among the intentions of marriage
which have this week been recorded
at the office of the city clerk are
those of Harold Stanley Dockam and
Grace NJ. Dow of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

The funeral Of the late Winfield
]. Dana will be held at $50 this Sat-
urday afternoon from his late home
on the Cony road and will be pri-
Vate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15
LOCAL NOTICE

The Roger Williams Club Of the
Winthrop street Baptist church will
hold a food sale at 2 o'clock Satur-
day afternoon at Mrs. Bragg's store
on State street. feb15dlr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

Troop No. 3. Augusta Boy Scouts.
Eugene S. Philbrook scoutmaster will
have their first annual supper at
the "" at o'clock Monday evening,
Feb. II. The fathers Of the boys and
other near male relatives will be the
guests Of the troop upon this occa-
sion. Every member and mascot
should be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

The Roger Williams Club of the
Winthrop street Baptist church will
hold a food sale at O'Clock Satur-
day afternoon at Mrs. Bragg's store
on State street. teb15d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

The Progressive Spiritualist Soci-
ETY. will serve a baked bean supper
in G. A. r. hall Saturday from to
7.30 p. NJ. feb.14&15
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

G. z. Armstrong. carpenter and
builder. Telephone 294-W. 20 John
son street, Augusta. feb14-l5s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

At H. J. Merrick's today-14 wo-
mems silk poplin dresses. regular
$10.98 values, to be closed out at
$S.9S: 10 womens winter coats. at
greatly reduced prices, $S.9S. $lo.9S.
$3.50: women's good black cotton
hose. two pairs Csc. and black Isle
at 29c and 39c pair; women's regular
s1.25 1eeced union suits, CSC; 4S white
shirt waists. SLIPS value at CSC each:
all our best fancy outings, 35c values.
19c a yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

At Smith & Smiths Ivory soap
chips Zoe: 8 good grape fruit 25c:
extra large grape fruit csc; fine
oranges As and Coo doz.: fresh eggs
soc doz.; a good coffee 30c pound:
clans in shell: good apples: new
finnan haddies; honey in comb IS
cts: try the harrington Hall Soluble
Coffee; Weeks Saurkraut. Read ad
for other prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

At Weber & Hewett's today. 4
grapefruit for csc; small meaty
prunes lac h.: Finnan HadGie 1Sc;
plenty Of fancy fowl and chickens.
lots of good things in the bakery de-
partment: special lot Of large. sweet,
Sunkist navel oranges only 47c doz.
today. See window for display.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

E. Locke has a new supply Of that
fancy fresh native pork to roast or
fry at 32c. Id. Homemade sausage.
30c lb. Native smoked ham and
breakfast bacon. Fresh celery. lettuce
and spinach. large grapefruit for
CSC. Plenty Of good things in bakery
department., including hot baked
beans and brown bread.
The Augusta Fruit Co. Is selling
nice large juicy 126-count oranges
today at 43c doz.: 10. box of Low
ney's cream chocolates at SOC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

Specials at Miller's today include
chocolate covered chips at 29c lib;
peanut fudge squares. 2lc lb; vanilla,
strawberry and molasses chewing
candy 19c lb. Special new nigrade
assorted chocolates, 43c ID.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

Where there are scales there's
weigh; Swift d Turner Co. have a
family scales. capacity "a lbs; reg
ular So value for $3.50; combination
aluminium cooking set. $3.50 value for
SAG: at. enamel Paris kettle with
cover. CSC; assorted novelties, 10c
and CSC values for &c each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

Merrill Bros. are selling today
Brookfield and Arlington sausage in
lib. packages for 32c; nice prunes
lac; fresh eggs, SIC doz; potato chips.
1Oc; grapefruit, for csc; Clinton
chocolates 45c h.; plenty Of native
pork for roasting, also chickens and
fowl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

5aLE. tu-th-sat.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

All work shirts. including black and
blues to go at Sac today at c. +. Bill
odeau Co. Also fleeced shirt and
drawers at SIC; special lot Of outing
flannel night shirts at S5c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-15

Observation-Disclosures Co. are intro.
ducing Dentine, an antiseptic tooth
powder, that regularly sells for CSC
today 19c.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-11-02
Rather Box Than BoCCacCio

room for pranks. IF Boecaecio were .
Bolshevik he could do the joyous and un-
written eseapades of Soviet Russia Or,
if he were turned loose in matriarchial
England, his imagination might rise at the
sight of a modern political leader with
his groups Of female constituents. and
find as much opportunity for racy wit in
a eOedueationd political convention as
in monastery and circle of nuns.
Still the tendency of the times, however,
is away from. Boccaccio. As the blurb on
the jacket of The Yer1 Decameron says
without that frankness permissible tnly
In the thirteenth century" F.G.W.
FtlE NEW DECAMERON. BY "VARIoUs-
HANDS" Robert Mcbride & Co.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-11-02

No one who has ever spent half hour
in the negro settlements Of New York,
say Fifty-ninth street west of Columbus
Circle, or the "black belt" at 135th street
and has used his eyes and ears, will ever
tolerate the E. K. Means stories. Far less
would man who was "born and raised"
in the South. For they are not true, not
accurate, not natural, not convincing.
They are written for the childlike mind
of the American public which wishes to
be told that its preconc, d ideas about
the negro are correct.
Perhaps you think am duly excited,
that l have some grudge against Means,
or some affection for Cohen. know
neither Of these gentlemen. / never ex-
pect to meet them. 1t is merely that,
having seen the negro Iii his native and
Northern habitat, l like to read darby
story with some feeling of actually, to be
able to believe that possibly the incidents
might have happened, that the converse
tons might have been spoken. But I
cannot achieve this feeling, or this belief,
during or after reading a story by E. K.
Means. GEO. B. JENKINS, il.
Femtres, Va, September %.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-11-02
May Be Early Sax Rohmer

THE most interesting thing about Sax
Il Rohmers The Quest of the Sacred
Slipper, originally published FIVE years
ago, from all appearances, is it's proof Of
this story teller's advance in his style.
Compared with his last story, called Dope,
this earlier tale Of the theft by an English
explorer and scientist of one of the holy
slippers of Mohammed seems like tie
work of the veriest tyro-in plot con-
struction, In character drawing, In ham
ding of the pen. The last two books by
Sax Rohmer that have come to this re-
viewer have been unusually skilful in the
construction of their plots and have as
cended admirably in interest and effect.
But this tale of the stolen slipper is one
of those mystery stories which only pro-
gress for the reason that no one does the
right thing at the right time, while the
hero acts Ike person bereft of common
sense from beginning to end of his
troubles.
THE QUEST OF THE SACRED SLIP.
PER. By SAX RoHMER. Doubleday, Page
& Co.