davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-04
Departures.

For Macon, Atlanta, Augusta
and Savannah ....... x :4Oi&s&
For Albany, Dothan. Lockhart, Esssa - ,,.--
Troy and Montgomery. 1912 a ua
" Albany, Dothan, Lockhart, 600
Troy and Montgomery. -. 1907 IN
Macon and Atlanta. .*1:57p'm
" Macon, Atlanta, Savannah S6ass arssss
and Augusta .*10:40p'm
For Columbus. ..............% 1890 . III
ForColumbus and Birming- 0 @ o @ @
ham ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1850 m
For Columbus Birmingham @8as @ @
via Fort Valley. .*10:4Opm
For Albany and Inter. points*IO:z0 pm
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-16
CHAPTER XIII


IN Loder dined with Lillian
| 20 AStrupp. We live in an age
I'M when society expects. even ex-
Cd acts, much. He dlned, not
through bravado and not through cow
ardicc but because Il seemed the OBJ
vlous. the only thing TO do. To him a
scene OF any description was distaste-
full. To Lillian il was unknown. In
her world people loved or hated, were
splteful or foolish. were even quixotic
or dishonorable but they seldom made
scenes. Loder tacitly saw and tacitly
accepted this.
Possibly they ate extremely little
during the course Of the dinner and
talked extraordinarily much on sub
jects that interested neither, but the
main point at least was gained. They
dined. The conventionalities were ap-
peased. The silent, watchful servants
who waited on them were given no
food for comment. The fact that I.o-
der left Immediately after dinner, the
fact that he paused on the doorstep
after the han door had closed behind
him and drew a long. deep breath Of
relief held only an Individual signif-
canoe and therefore did not count.
On reaching Chilcote's house he pass
ed nc once 90 the study and dismissed
Greenlng for the night But scarcely
had ne taken advantage Of his solitude
by settling into an armchair and Light
ing a cigar than Renwick. displaying
an unusual amount OF haste and i'm
portance. entered the room, carrying a
letter.
Seeing Loder. he came forward at
once. "Mr. Fraide's man brought this
sir" he explained. "He was most par
ticular 70 give IL into my hands. max
ing sure 'twould reach you. He's wait
Ing FOR an answer. sir"
Loder rose and took the letter. n
quick thrill OF speculation and interest
springing across his mind. During his
time OF Punishment be had followed
the political situation with feverlsh at
tention. insupportably chafed 10y the
desire 20 share in IL. apprehenslvely
chilled az the thought OF Chllcote's pos
sible behavior. lie knew that IN the
comparatively short interval since par
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-16

lament had risen no act OF aggression
had marked the Russian occupation of
Meshed, but he also knew that Fraide
and his followers looked askance at
that great powers amiable attitude.
Intuition stirred.
Turning 70 the nearest lamp, he tore
the envelope open and scanned the let
ter anxlouSly. II was written in
Fraide's own clear, somewhat old fash
Toned writing and opened with kind
ly rebuke for his deSertion Of him since
the day or his speech; then Immediate
ly and with Characteristic clearness 1t
opened up the subject nearest the writ
er's mind.
Very slowly and attentlvely I.oder
read the letter, and, with the extreme
quiet that with him invariably covered
emotion, he moved to the desk, wrote
note and handed it to the waiting
servant. AS the man turned toward
the door he called him.
"Renwick." he said sharply. when
you've given that letter to Mr.. Fraide's
servant ask Mrs. Chilcote IL she can
spare me five Minutes
When Renwick had gone and closed
the door behind him LOder paced the
room with feverish activity. In one
moment the aspect of life had been
changed. Five minutes since he had
been glorying in the risk Of a barely
saved situation; now that situation
with Its merely social complications
had become a matter of small impor-
lance.
His long, strlding steps had carried
him to the fireplace, and his back was
toward the door when at last the
handle turned. He wheeled round to
receive Ewes message. then a look OF
pleased surprise crossed his face.
1t was Eve herself who stood In the
doorway.
Without hesitation his lips parted.
Eve" he said abruptly. Il have had
great news! Russia has shown her
tsstb at last Two caravans belong
ing to a British trader were yesterday
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-16

surdly fond OF their own eyesfghe We
are all journalists nowadays-we all
want facts. The first thing you will be
asked for is your proof. And what does
your proof consist Off The circum-
stance that John Chllcote. who has al
ways despised jewelry. has lately taken
20 wearing ringsl Your own testimony,
unattended by any witnesses, that with
those rings of his finger bears a scar
belonging to another mani No; on
close examination 1 scarcely imagine
that your case would hold" He stop
ped. fred 10y his own logic. The future
might be Chilcote's. but the present
was his. and this present, with it's i'm
measurable possibilities, had been res
cued from catastrophe. no" he said
again. when you get your proof per
haps Wen have another talk, but till
them
"TIll theny' She looked up quickly.
but almost at once her question died
away.
The door had opened, and the servant
who had admitted Loder stood IN the
opening.
Dinner Is servedr' he announced in
his deferential voice.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-16

Ko KO was such sweet dOg-a white
poodle. was tremendously keen on
poodles that year" She stopped and
looked thoughtfully toward the fire.
'-But. TO come TO the point OF the
story. Jack. the toy village had a boy
dolly' She laughed again. "IIe was an
Englishm0n-and the first person 10
come TO my rescue on the night Of the
pmaShup. He was staying at the No
Abs ark inn. and after that first night
Hhe-we-- Oh, Jack. haven't you any
Imagination Her voice sounded pet
ulant and sharp. The man who is indif-
ferent 70 the recital Of an old love sf-
fair implies the worst kind OF listener
Il believe you aren't interested" she
added ia another and more reproachful
tone.
He leaned forward. You're wrong
there" he said slowly. 'Tm deeply in
terested'
She glanced at him again. His tone
treasured her. but his words left her
uncertain. Chilcote was rarely en-
platte With a touch Of hesitation she
went on with her tale:
AS I told you. he was the first TO
find us-tO find me. / should say. for
my stupid maid was having Mysteries
farther up the line and 10 10 was
lost remember the first thing I did
was 10 send him in search Of 10 KO''-
Notwithstanding his position. Loder
found occasion 10 smile. did be sue
ceedT" he said dryly.
''Succeed3 Oh. yes, be succeeded"
She also smiled Involuntary. Poor
Ko 10 was slowed away under the lug
gage van, and after quite a lot OF trou-
BILE he pulled him out When II was
all done the dog was quite unhurt and
liyelier than ever. but the Englishman
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-16


gently 20 her knees.
had his finger almost bitten through.
10 10 was "A dear. but his teeth and
his temper were both very sharp" She
laughed once more In soft amusement
Loder was silent FOR a second. then he
too Observation-Disclosures short. sarcastic
laugh. "And you tied up the wound,
supposeY"
She glanced up. half displeased. I'VE
We're both staying at the little Inn"
she said. as though no further explana-
ton could be needed Then again her
manner changed. She moved lmper-
ceptbly nearer and touched his right
hand. His left which was farther
away from her. was well IA the shad-
ow OF the cushions.
Jack" she said caressingly, eft isn't
20 tell you this stupid old story that
I've brought YOU here It's really 20
tell you a sort Of sequel" She stroked
his hand gently once or twice AS I
say, / met this man and we've be
came very fond OF each other. You un-
derstand; Then we quarreled-quar-
relied quite badly-and l came away.
I've remembered him rather longer
than I remember most pcople-he was
one Of those logged individuals who
stick I'm ones mind But he has stayed
In mine for another reason Again
she looked up. lie has stayed because
you helped 90 keep him there. You
know how / have sometimes put my
hands over your mouth and told you
that your eyes reminded me Of some
one elseg Well. that some one else was
my Engllshman. But you mustn't be
jealous. lie was a hOrrid. obstinate
person. and you-well, you know what
! think OF you She pressed his hand.
But 20 come TO the end Of the story.
l never saw this man since that long
ago time until-until the night OF
Blanche's partyw She spoke slowly, TO
give full effect TO her words Then she
waited for his surprise.
But the result was not what she ex-
pected. He said nothing. and, with an
abrupt movement, he drew his hand
from between hers.
Aren't you surprisedT' she asked at
last. with a delicate note OF reproof.
He started slightly. as II recalled TO
the necessity OF the moment "Sur-
prised?' he said "Why should / be
surprlsedl one person more OF less at
a big party isn't astonishing. Besides,
you expect a man 10 turn up sooner or
later In his own country. why should
be surprsedT'
She lay back luxuriously. Because,
-.
mystery! It's one OF those fascinating
mysteries that come once in a life
time"
Loder made no movement "You
must explain" he said very quietly.
lillian smiled. That's just what ]
want to do. When ! was in my tent
on the night OF Blanche's party. a man
came to be gazed for. lie came just
like anybody else and laid his hands
upon the table. He had strong. thin
hands like-well. rather like yours.
But he wore two rings on the third fin
ger Of his left hand-a heavy signet
ring and plain gold one"
Loder moved his hand imperceptibly
till the cushion covered IL. Lillian's
words caused him no surprise, scarcely
even any trepidation. He felt now
that he had e. sected them, even wait
ed for them. all along.
IT asked him TO take or his rings. /"
she went on. land just for q second be
hesitatsd-T could feel him hesitate.
Then he seemed to have made I'D his
mind. for he drew them OF. He drew
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-16

A IND Loder dined with Lillian
"a Astrupp. We live in an age
I'M when society expects. even ex-
c. acts much. He dined not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-08
Ten Saved In
Brooches Buoy.

Norfolk, Va, April Ten persons, two
Of whom are women. were rescued from
death by Capt. Eth3-idEc and lis crew
Of life savers at Mays Head, y. c.. sta
ton early today when the four-masted
schooner Louis BoSSart was blown ashore
hy the heavy northeast gale that has pre-
vailed along the Eirginia-Carollna coast
for tine past As hours. The schooner was
bound from New York for Virgins. S. c.,
for a cargo and was swept out of her
course by the storm. Shortly after mid
night she ran on the beach and was dis
covered in the breakers by coast guard
from the Mays Head station. On ac-
count of the high sra no attempt was
made to launch the boats.
A lire was shot over tho schooner and
the brooches buoy was run out. When
the surfmen pulled it in they were sur
nrise1 TO find 4 young woman as its pas
sengtr. she is the daughter Of Capt.
Fletcher Of the wrecked craft. Then.
one by one. the seven members of the
81 noonor's crew were hauled TO safety
through the seas and OF the last triT'
FleLcho- came in.
Reports from Nays Head over the gov
crnrlcnt's wires say the schooner is high
or the shore but seemingly IN good con-
ditiOn.
The Louis Rossart is owned bv Louis
Basaart & Brother Of New York. She is
of 100 gross tonnage and was built a.
Bath, Me, in 1901.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-08
BOSTON TRANSFERS STRIKE.
Union Decides Not to Call General
Strike-WIl Fight Present Question.

Boston. April 1.-'The Team Drivers
general strike, but to contine the dis
puto over increase in wages and short
or hours to til" eight firms which have
refused to sign the new agreement and
are endcavoring to continue their
business with men imported from
other parts of the country. The strike
committee Of the union stated tonight
that ii deemed such step unfair 70
the business interests of the city. The
present strike will be further consid-
cred, however. at a meeting of the
unions Of Greater Boston on Wednes-
day.
m The members Of the union intmated
today that every effort would be made
to cause the strike to be expensive 70
the eight firms II was claimed that
it is costing ST. 900 4 day to keep the
strike breakers in this city.
one of the Incidents Of the day oc-
CURED near the strike breakers head
quarters OIL Albany street. when
man said to be one of the guards there
turned on crowd and drawing re-
valycr said: If any of you interfere
with me. I'll fix YOU.
The crowd at once increased to such
n size that The police had trouble IN
dispensing il. one of the policemen
was asked to arrest the guard but re-
fused. Later the officer stated that ne
did not So the man draw his revolver
but that he had 4 right to defend him-
self even if he had 70 use pistol. Ihe
affair created great excitement Tor
several hours. and il is feared that the
attempt to send out the teams tomor-
row will he attended with some dis
turbancc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-08
FAREWELLS ARE SAID.
ExChief Engineer Stevens Sails from
Panama for the States.

Colon, April John F.. Stevens. eX-
chief engineer of the Panama canal
was given a splendid send off last
night previous to his departure today
for the United States. The reception
w5s held on pier IL, Cristobal, which
was deliberately decorated for the &C.
casion. Mr.. Stevens. in Il speech.
modestly gave John f. Wallace. whom
he Superseded as chief engineer. the
credit for the organization of the work
and this. Mr.. Stevens declared he had
modified only when necessary. He
said he firmly believed the canal would
be opened in January. 1918. He did
not seek the position and was leaving
il of his own voltion.
4 dance followed the SpeeChmaking
Just before sailing at noon today,
Mr.. Stevens was presented two
volume testimonial signed by Ameri-
can and other employees Of the canal
expressing their loyalty to him. The
employees also subscribed for three
gifts intended to be handed down by
Mr.. Stevens to his three sons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-08
FELL FROM TRAIN.
Body of Man Found At eiddeford Was
n. O. Massey, Rochester, N. n.

Biddeford. Me, April THE body Of
a man found last night on Gooch street
beneath the Boston & Maine railroad
bridge was identified today as that of
Henry Q. Massey of Rochester, n. II.
Mr.. Massey was 60 years old and a
bpXmaker by trade.
He left his home yesterday to visit
his son. Frank Q. Massey, In Haver-
hill. 1t is supposed that in changing
cars at Dover he became confused and
boarded an eastbound train by mistake,
and that afterward discovering his err
ror he jumped from the train as it was
l.assing through this city.
Coroner Walter t. bennett, who ex-
amined the body. has returned a find
ing Of accidental death, believing an in
quest unnecessary. Massey's wife and
child survive. His body was identifi-
ed by one Of his sons, who came from
Rochester today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-08
FERDINAND DODGE.
Native Of Belfast and Former Resident
of Portland Dies In Boston.

Portland. Me. April "A telegram
was received in this city last evening
announcing the death in Boston OF
Ferdinand Dodge. formerly Of this city.
but for several years located i'll Massa-
chusetts. Mr. Dodge was born in Bel
fast, Ne, but had passed the greater
part Of mis- life in Portland. where he
was for many years located in business
and where his children We're educated
Two Of Mr. Dodge's children are living
here. Mrs. Fred J. Illsley of Congress
street. and Mrs. Minnie Tenant High
street. Another daughter lives in
Merrimac, Mass. and the youngest now
resides in Brockton. Mass. A son, Eu-
gene Dodge. is located in the West
Mr.. Dodge was a man who was much
liked and respected by all who knew
him, and he had an extended acquaint-
ance in this city. The body will be
brought here Monday for burial Be-
sides four children widow and several
grandchildren survive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-08
Craft Sinking--
Timely Rescue,

New York. April NEARLY every
vessel that has arrived from Southern
ports during the last week has brought
some story CT marine disaster, wrought
last 10 days of March. The Bluecher,
arriving today from West Indian ports,
was no exception. Standing in discon
ISOLATE groups about her decks were
luckless IS, which the liner had saved
from their laundering bark. the Gulf
port, and rescued just as the storm
beaten vessel was on the verge Of go
ing down. The rescue was witness by
Speaker Cannon and others of the con-
gressonal party. which the Bluecher
had on board.
IT was a weary band which the life
boat of the liner took from the water
logged wreck. They were faint with
hunger, as for nearly full week they
had had nothing to subsist on except q
few water-eoaked biscuits.
In their every posture was the utter
wearincss which had come Of three
days and nights Of unceasing and what
oft seemed hopeless toll TO keep the
wreck afiOat.
1t was shortly after 5 O'Clock on the
morning of Thursday last that The word
went around the Bluccher that the vessel
had altered ner course to head for z
wreck which had been sighted. and thai
rescue was about to be attempted. On
the deck Of the wreck stood the crew in
Slistening Oil skins.
Little difficulty attended the work of
rescue. A lifebOat, in charge Of Officer
Boyer, was lowered from the Bluecher
and rowed TO the wreck. Into this went
Capt. Larsen of the bark and the u mem
hers Of his crew.
There was a large black dog on board
The animal had been injured by a fall
ing spar and IS the boat was already
too deeply laden for safety one OF the
men killed the animal with a Delaying
pin.
When the sea-worc captain and his
crew We're sufficiently revived they told
the story Of the voyage which had ended
81 disastrously.
Capt. Larsen said that his vessel was
carrying Il cargo of oak slaves and had
set out from Mobile on March s. bound
for Bergen. Norway. The bark had been
ont % days and had reached no further
u dH uile east Florida coast when she ell
countered q gale in which she sprung a
leak 50 dangerous as to send all hands
to the pumps. The men were still striv-
ing TO keep down the inrushing water
when, five days later. a cyclone burst
upon the bark, and. despite all The men
could do. the water steadily gained On
the morning of the rescue the vessel wa
completely water-logged and kept ahoat
only by the huoyancy of her lumber car
go. The Gulfport was built in Italy in
1877. She registered and was owned in
Norway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-08

J. ". Arras Of the United States En-
girer Corps. who has charge Of build
ing the dams in the Ohio and Alleghe-
ny rivers in tho vicinity Of Pittsburg
has submitted a report to the govern
ment, made public Sunday. in which he
says Pittsburg, like Johnstown. is in
danger of devastation some day by a
food which will cause the loss or thou
sands of lives and destroy millions Of
dollars worth of property. Mr.. Arraa
reports that when the catastrophe
comes It will be with just as little
warning as did the one in the Cone
maugh valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-08
Of the Chicago g. Alton
by Hartman and Others.
Attorney General Stead Tells
Governor Case Is Plain.
The ManipuIaiors Made Millions
Doubtful II State Can Act.

Springfield. Ills. April 7.-Attorney
General Stead today handed Gov.
Deneen on opinion on the manipulation
of the Chicago & Alton Railroad pro-
perry within the last few years by r.
fl. Hartman and some Of his financial
associates icluding G.. j. Gould James
Stillfnan and Mortimer L. Schiff. The
opinion is given in response to re-
Spouse to a request communicate from
Gov. Denecn March 90, (soon after the
return Of Gov. Denecn and Attorney
General Stead from conference with
President Roosevelt at Washington in
which the attorney general was asked
to advise. what his conclusions are in
fhc rlatter and what action. if any. is
contemplated ~ the legal department
OF the starc. After setting out at
some length tho various manipuiations
to which the railroad corporations and
properties forming the Alton system
wee subjrrted. Attorney General Stead
concludes there i; not the least doubt
that \ ciyil remedy exists against the
Finarricrs. H-ho have wrecked this
prosperous railroad company and ut the
cxpcn-" "r iLnn"cnt stockholders and
bordholGcrs nave gathered 10 them
Mr.. stead is doubtful. however. whe-
ther it is the province of the state If
Illinois To enforce the remedy.
Mr.. stead inclines to the belief that
tho remedy lies with the company it
self or. in the event Of its refusal to
act. with some one or more Of its
stockholders. This conclusion however
is not final for the attorney general
H.. = ~
come satisfied upon further investiga-
ton that an effective remedy can be
enforced by the state. he shall not hes
itate to institute proceedings. No opin-
ion is expressed as to whether the
me btrs Of the Hartman syndicat"
arc criminally liable under the statutes
of Illinois.
, According to the figures set out in
Mr.. Stead's opinion Hartman and his
associates made total profit of SIS
G4S,0O0 out Of their operations involving
the Alton properties. AS a result Of this
enormous profit 10 themselves, the
railroad companies Of the Alton system
ara thrown into hopeless bankruptcy.
The Indebtedness of the companies.
rs shown by the figures in Mr.. Stead's
opinion. has been increased to to-
tai Of $Sn,64621S since they fell into
Harrimans hands of this amount only
500 700 600. according to Harrimans own
testimony. says the attorney general,
was incurred for Improvements. better
montS or extensions Of the roads. says
the attorney general:
"Ovcr 81 900, con of this Indebtedness
ar more than ~ per cent. Of the entire
Indebtedness created by this syndicate
upon the properties of these several
companies. were not created in further
ancc of any legitimat" purpose for
which a railroad company is, or can be
crganizel under the statutes If the
state of Illinois,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-08
REAR END COLLISION
OF Freiehts Near SprinsvaIe-Brake
man Possibly Fatally Hurt.

Portland. Me-, April "A rear end
collision OF freights occurred on the
Portland and Worcester division Of the
Boston & Maine this afternoon neal
Springvale. TWO cars, including tho
Buggy" went down an embankment
and the colliding engine was damaged
Brakeman Melvin Hoyt OF Nashua was
badly injured. several ribs being broke1
and his spine hurt. He is i'll 4 critical
condition.
The head train became stalled from
some cause as yet unlcarned and before
the man sent back TO give warning YVES
seen by the engineer of the second sec
ton il was too late TO avert j collision
although the engineer renamed at mis-
post and considerable reduced the speed
Of his train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-08

The Winning Hand Co. will open an
engagement for one night only at the
Johnson Opera house this evening. The
patrons of the house will be pleased to
learn that Arthur Claire, who was here
last winter. has been engaged as lead
ing man and they will remember him
for the capable manner in which he
plays the part assigned to him. He has
had a long experience. as people are
nleased to note from his artistic work.
MT. Claire IS supported by Alice Hazen
and the other members of the company
nave been selected by NJ. Claire after
much time and care. He has also 2
pleasin list of vaudeville features. The
great Wilson. ventriloquist humorist,
heads the list.