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The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
CHAPTER Xxx.
Safc-and Loved.


The fog had drifted. II lay thick along
the High street now. shutting ont the
great buildings. smothering the great fac
tories in the Liverpool road, and shroud-
ing Priddeaux's Chemical Works and
FultoHs. Iron Foundries in a dull black
mantle.
Il was no use looking for Ted in this.
and at the corner Of Preston road Geof-
frey jumped on "a tram that was going
TO Oldham street
He fell back in his seat, with his arms
folded and his head bent. frowning down
at the floor of the tram, trying 90 think
The thought Of his own possible ruin had
gone from him. It might be necessary. 70
bride BarkG for a while until he had got
the necessary proofs Of Hetty's innocence
But he could not consider what was TO
happen after that now. He had TO get
from Barker the proofs he had said he
had of the murder Of Mr.. Lancaster. He
had 20 get from him somehow or other
the name he had whispered to Bessie
Merrill by the old wall Of the river.
Godfrey could not understand it. Why
had the mention Of the name startled and
shocked her? And why, since she had
behaved so heartIessly 10 Ted and SEEM
ed so callous and ambitious, had she been
so reused and indignant at the thought
Of STOPPING to blackman? He had not ex-
pected a girl like that TO object 10
thing because it happened to be dirty and
underhanded A girl who could behave
as Bessie Merrill was doing. who could
deliberately throw over an honest man
for q dishonest one. could not surely be
expected TO have any feelings Of honesty
herself. But women were puzzliug things.
Ted had said, and, apparently. Bessie was
as big a problem as the rest Of her sex.
Anyhow. for some reason or other she
seemed reluctant for Barker to make
money by blackmail. and was determined
that he should make fame and fortune
by more honest work
But what was the name he had whis-
pered 20 her as they stood by the old
wall? What was the name OF the mur-
derer Of Mr.. Lancaster?
The buzz Of conversation and laughter
IN the tram grew dull TO Godfrey as ne
sat He forgot his surrounding, and
reused with a start at last as the car
stopped
Oldham street?' the conductor said
IN reply TO his question. Just passed it.
We're in Bolton road now. You'll have
to walk back a step
Geoffrey nodded and got out. Tho night
was lighter here. The fog had lifted,
and the road lay clear He crossed to
the pavement and walked back. Oldham
street. that had once been so familiar 10
him, was a continuation Of Bolton road.
and as he entered it a thought struck
him. II was here, at this end. that Bes-
sic Merrill lived with her father. He
looked up at the dull houses as ne pass
ed them, and came TO a standstiH op- |
posite the one in which ne had once lived.
lie lifted his head and stared up at fl.
Il was little more than q cottage There. |
IN the attic at the top, he had lived. |
moved. and lad his being years ago. /
when be had been "a lad earning his liv- |
ing IN the old mill D5vy Merrill etnl |
occupied tAe sans 49,. s&sssst.e@.- -. Il scarcely !
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
CHAPTER XIX-Continued.

She bent forward, and Godfrey saw
her small hands go out and cling to his
arm. He saw him turn, saw his face
change. and soften at the touch. saw
tho cunning fade from his face. and the
pale eyes glow with sudden happy pas
sion. Whatever Fred Barker was. worm
and sneak though he might be. he was
desperately and passi0nately in love with
Bessie Merrill.
Tell me-" she said Did you think
that Hetty did it-really?'
He bent forward, close TO her. He
slipped one arm round her.
Il know who did it" he said, in a
whisper.
She clung to him suddenly, sharply
with both hands.
Tell me, Fred, do tell me- she cried
Whisper IT,"
He tightened his hold about her shoul-
der. and with one hand stroked away
the thick dark hair from about her ear
and put his lips 90 it.
When Bessie heard what he whispered
she started UP with sharp cry.
"I don't believe it,' she said TITS
lett can't be true-you are only teas
ing ne! It can't he true,'
He shook his head.
Il could prove it if I wanted TO-" he
said.
She gave a harsh, unsteady laugh. ana
turned abruptly.
"Oh-I-I can't believe it," she STAN
mered.
She shivered suddenly, and turned her
face toward the river.
"Oh. lets get away" she added, alb,
ruptly. It's grown cold, and look at the
fog. Let's get away"
She moved as she spoke. and began
hurrying away into the darkness. The
fog swallowed them up.
Godfrey stood quite still as they disap-
peared, shivering himself as the thick
mist drifted over the water and along
the dreary road. The cold was eating
into his heart. too.
Exposure? Ruin? The words had
ceased to echo in his ear now.
Who besides Hejty had kept silent lips
these eight yeaTs2
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
Migration of Toads.

Long Branch Correspondence Les Angeles Times
Ranchers in the vicinity OF the George
Bixbv ranch. five miles northeast Of the
city. say that the myrads OF toads which
have covered the fields and roads in that
section for weeks past have begun 70
migrate overland toward the ocean and
can be seen by hundreds hopping across
country southwesteTly.
The ponds and sloughs in whi,h they
had their birth have dried up. The ranch
ers say that seven years ago there was a
like migration of frogs and toads from
the ranches to the sea, bat the amphi-
bians are more numerous this time,
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
CHAPTER XXI.
The Cry of Despair.

She broke off. Godfrey was leaning
forward eagerly, his face strained and
anxious. as he stared up into her passion
ate, flashing black eyes.
Go on. Bessie" he said huskily. "Tell
me; tell me quickly"
She threw up her head again.
You'll blame me, maybe she said,
same as Ted did. but it seemed the
best 1 could do for Hetty. There was
no one else as ever tried to clear her,
and I couldn't let be- I had to do sum
mat I couldn't slt still and hear 'em
callin' her bad names. II drove me
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16

the poison in Mr.. Lancaster's glass.
thought Il were him till tonight
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-14
DENVER TEAM IS
COMING THIS WAY
DUE OVER SALT LAKE ROUTE
TODAY
Hempel Accounts for Defeat in Utah
Saturday by Comparing Play of
Mormons and Colorado
Warriors

Denver university's football team will
arrive in Los Angeles this morning over
the Salt Lake route, and will spend the
week in practice preparatory to their
game with st. Vincent at Fiesta park
next Saturday. In the squad are sixteen
players and coach and manager, and
they will all hang out at the Hol.enbeck.
Denver was badly beaten by Utah in
Salt Lake day before yesterday, and coach
Hempel of st. Vincent accounts for the
defeat by analyzing the Coloradans' style
of battle. Denver plays an open game,
and relies on fakes, double and forward
passes. and other tricks of a light team
for gains, and the beefy Mormons tore
the line to pieces on every down.
I'VE are going to meet them at their
own game" said Hempel "and our plays
will all be open. We probably outweigh
them few pounds to the man, but this
will not make much difference in the style
which will predominate.
The visitors will use Fiesta parl5 every
morning and put in few hours in prac-
tice. Their game will doubtless show de-
cided Improvement over. that of last Sat-
urday, as several defects noticeable in the
Utah game will be remedied.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-14
WEEKES IS
IN TRAINING
WORKS OUT IN AFTERNOON AT
BALpWIN's RANCH
Abe AtteII Arrives and VIII Look for
Training ouarters-coIorado
Boy Hits Some Clever
Blows

Freddie Weekes started training yester-
day for his fight with Abe Attell later
in the month. and the Colorado boy made
a good impression on the handful of fans
which journeyed out to the Oakwood inn
to watch him in his initial performance
Weelkes is one of these two-handed lads,
with a kick in each mitt and a willing
ness to land 1t at every opportunity. His
boxing with Joe Smith showed that he
does not waste much in wild swings and
that his blows are sent In straight and
sharp.
The two-round exhibition between Fred.
die and Smith was on the slam-bang
order and served as line on the lad who
aspires to the feather weight champion
ship. Weekes was up close to his SPAR
ring partner all the way, and even such
tough boy as Smith was forced to admit
that the little fellow is there when II
comes to shooting them over.
Some way or other Weekes has not that
fault so common in all fighters who de-
pend on ruggedness and aggressiveness
rather than science. Instead OF lashine
out with long swings he chops his punches
In close, and most of them are straight
out or else short hooks. Unless they are
blocked but few of his blows are wasted,
for he does not fan the air any oftener
than Is necessary.
In addition to the boxing with Smith,
Weekes took on his trainer, Len Trout
man, for spell with the pillows but
Troutman got enough of it in a single
round and quit. Before the round was
ended Freddie had plenty of chance to
shoot home few nice ones, and despite
the size Of the gloves the trainer was
waiting eagerly for the signal to stop.
Weekes Too Little
Before the glove work weekes tackled
tine punching bag and escrc!ser for q
time, and monkeyed with the weights
while waiting for his sparring partners.
He is such little fellow that a false
floor had to be built under the punching
bag, and an elevation of four inches was
necessary before he could reach the in.
flated leather.
Although he intended to put in a few
miles, Weekes did no road work yester-
day, as his training paraphernalia did not
arrive until after lunch. AS soon as he
could unpack his trunks 1t was time to go
on for the afternoon performance, and he
donned some old tights and went through
his stunts.
After he had worked all afternoon
Weekes tipped the beam at little over
the 127-pound mark, according to his
trainers statement. This leaves him but
five pounds to do away with, and he an
ticipates no difficulty whatever In accom-
plishing this and remaining strong as Il
bull.
Abe Attel arrived in Los Angeles early
Sunday morning and Is domiciled at a
Main street hotel until he can locate a
training camp. Able has always trained
at Arcadia, but this time his opponent
beat him to 1t. and the champion must
look around for another place.
Attell will start in at once and train for
the battle with Weekes. Able does not
underestimate the Cripple Creek boxer.
and knowing that he is tough boy will
work hard for the battle October 29
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-14
DOUGLAS WINS IN
SHOOT FOR MEDAL

The Hoegee perpetual medal, to be
shot for once a month, was won by A.
3. Douglas with a score of S5 at a shoot
held by the Los Angeles Revolver club
Yesterday afternoon at the clubs range
on Bishop street.
Mrs. G. F. Stephenson, one of the best
woman shots in Southern California,
surprised the spectators and made many
of the men do their best to beat her.
The Los Angeles Revolver club has a
promise of match with the state mill
tia signal corps. and committees repre-
senting both organizations will meet at
the armory next Tuesday night-to mako
ARRANGEMENTS for the shoot and to set
the date for a challenge match.
Owing to numerous inquiries from
prospective members concerning how to
apply for membership the announce
ment is made that all applications and
communications for the Los Angeles
Revolver club should be addressed to
]. e. Holcomb of the>{Ioegee company
who is secretary of the club.
Following is a list of the scores made
at yesterdays shoot: A. b. Douglas So,
/. c. Douglas 49,, w. r. Cults so. ]. e.
Holcomb rs. w. e. Smith IL, G. f. Steph-
enson II, 10. G. Crossman 70, Mrs. G. f.
Stephenson 68, John Plato 65.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-14
"oUTLAW" STATE LEAGUE GETS
mo GAME WITH FASTENERS
By Associated Press

BY Associated Press
CHICAGO, Oct 13.-There will be nc
winter games between the California state
league and the major league clubs
This point was ruled upon by the Ma
tional Baseball commission at it's meet
ing this afternoon on a contention raised
by the Pacific coast league. The Califor-
mia >state league, which is an OUTLAW, "
desired to arrange series of games with
eastern clubs between the regular base
-pail sasons.
The practice of farming out" players
was also given it's death blow by a de-
cision of the commission to revise tie
rules governing sales with options. so as
to provide that all such options in either
major or minor leagues should be made
by August 20 of each year, and the play
ers required to report at once to the clubs
exercising the option, with the further
provision that no club could enter into
any such contract with options for recall
for more than once for the same players.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-14
WHITNEY, IS
NOTPRESENT
RUNS OUT ON FIGHT CARpED
WITH CHAMBERS
Dick Sullivan Sent Down from Frisco
In Place of DInge--other
Boys Ready for
Tomorrow


Another bunch Of the citrus stun
raised in Frisco was slipped Manager
McCarey yesterday when the northern
bunch of pork and bean fighters stepped
off the morning train and Kyle Whit
ney, the star of the string. was con-
spicuous by his absence. Instead OF
the lanky dinge Dick Sullivan accom-
panied Jimmy Carroll and Jim Ford.
and he will be the one to oppose Eddie
Chambers in place of whitney.
Just why whitney ran out on Nc
Carey is hard to determine. unless his
petty larceny style is taken into con-
sideration. Everything in regard to
weight, money and other things which
are usually mentioned in the articles OF
agreement were o Ked by Whitney, and
he was sent a round trip ticket. All
was thought to be all right until the
train arrived yesterday, and then 1t was
found that Kyle had decided not to
come.
At that 1t ought not to make much
difference in the value of the card Of
fered for tomorrow night, as Sullivan Is
about as good a boy as the dinge.
Chambers could not be found yesterday
to be notified of the change in program.
but 1t Is not thought that Eddie will
buck because his man has been
switched from whitney to Sullivan.
Van Takes Charge
The northern boys were taken lin
charge by Dewitt Van Court, who will
look after them until tomorrow nights
show is over. Van had the boys work
out in the afternoon in order to get rid
of their train stiffness, and all three
lads declared that they felt in good
condition.
Dannie webster and Kiddo Dalton
terminated their engagement extra
ordinary at the Grand Saturday and de-
voted yesterday afternoon to good
workout. Joe Smith. weighing about
1928 pounds, went on at Arcadia with
weekes and Splinter McGovern took a
turn with the. stuff at the Cabin.
Even with the loss of Whitney Nc
Carey is satisfied with the program he
has dished out for tomorrow, and is
particularly stuck on one number--the
McGovern- Carroll go. Mac thinks Nc
Gov can beat any kid in the world at
his own weight, and as Carroll is
touted as 2 wonder by the northern
sports the focal impressario is anxious
to see how the splinter will act when
under real punishment.
The four bouts slated should provide
plenty of amusement on the slam bang
order and at least two of them should
stop long before the allotted ten rounds.
Dalton and Ford can hardly keep up a
fast clip without one or the other get
ting home with the introduction to
Morpheus, and If Carroll and McGovern
live up to their regulations their little
seance should be over in half the time
for which it is carded.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-14
MAcNATE PERKINS ACTS
AS GUIDE FOR MccREDIE

Under the guidance of Magnate Red
Perkins Manager McCredie of the Port
land team took a day off yesterday and
went on a scouting expedition around
In the bushes. Santa Ana was visited
and MoCredie watched the game there
with the Santa Monica team.
In all probability Mac will give An
dradas, the Santa Monica twirler, a
chance in fast company, and has prom
ised the beach comber a trial on the
Portland pitching stan. George Ely,
the one-armed twirler, also attracted
Mercedes attention, but the handicap
with which Ely is burdened kept the
northern manager from making him a
definite offer.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-14
FIRST GAME LOST
BY ATHLETIC CLUB

The Los Angeles Athletic clubs first
invasion of the baseball world was
rather disastrous yesterday, as the
bunch representing the local organiza-
tion was defeated by the San Pedro
team on the latter's grounds by a score
of 0 to 2.
Pitcher Ford knew how to hold the
club men down, and the best they got
off his delivery was a single hit.
Cooper opened the game for the local
team and later Guernsey took up the
work on the slab.
Amateur games were many. and the
following scores were made:
Southern Coast League
At Santa Ana--santa Ana 9. West H. g. A. g..
Same pace-Santa Monica 4. Thistles g.
At Thirty-eight and Santa Fe-Norwalk 4,
Seal Gardens g.
Same place-Norwalk 2. Hoegee Jrs. l.
Wholesalers League
At Thirty-eighth and Santa Fe-simpsons IA.
National Lumber 0.
At Tropico-Tropico II. Linda Vista 6.
At Pasadena--North Pasadena g. Pasadena
Stars 3.
same place-Pacific Coast Biscuit Co. de.
faulted to North Pasadena.
AT Eleventh and Santa Fe-Brick. Tile and
Terra Gotta Q. Hollywood 3.
At Hynes-Paraffne Paint 2, Hynes 8.
Los Angeles County League
At San Pedro-white Sox IA, Lyons l.
Same place--San Pedro .. Los Angeles A. c.
At watts-watts 8. Highland Park 4; Watts
s, Highland Park g.
H Miscellaneous Games
At Arcadia-Alhambra 4. Wetherby- Kayser q
At Loaena and Stephenson-Seventh Street
Specials Z, Tigers 8.
Meetings of Red Perkins leagues will be held
tits week as follows; Monday night. Inter
urban Tuesday Wholesalers; Wednesday,
Los Angeles County; Thursday. South Coast.
All meetings Will be held at 6l2 Wall street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-14

over the back fence. Brashear Gid just
what Pernoll thought he would, by going
out, Johnson to Kennedy, spelling the
prettiest layout seen at Chutes park this
season.
Ninth Inning
Portland-Raftery was struck on the left
elbow and sent to first after critical
examination of his crazy bone by Quigg.
Dorahue went out, Dillon to Bernard.
johnson walked. Kennedy famed, Quigg
calling the last throw a strike when IL
was a ball to the right of thy plate py
three feet. Bassey few to Elpb.
Los Angeles--Ellis flew to Raftery. Ma
gle walked. then stole second and went 70
third like a flash on Casey's error, wnen
the latter missed Byrnes' throw Eager
worked squeeze play and Nagle squeezed
for the winning run, Byrnes fumbling a
hot ball as 1t sang in very low to the
plate
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-14
CUBS BEAT TIGERS

The Seventh Street Cubs beat the
Tigers on the Lorena and stevenson
avenue diamond by a score OF TO
Yesterday. Hereafter the Seventh
street Cubs will be known as the Hor-
nets and are open to play any amateur
team in or out OF the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-14
STOCKTON TAKES ANOTHER
BY Associated Press.

BY AsHOcIated PreHs-
STOCKTON, Oct. 1S.-Stockton took a
game from Alameda today by score of
8 to 1. feature of the game was the
home run OIL George Moriarity, a. brother
of the Stockton shortstop Bill Moriarity.
George Moriarity has been the Utility man
for the New York Americans and this was
his first game here. Score:
Stockton 8, hits Ia, errors 2.
Alameda 1, hits H. errors 4.
Batteries-M Moskiman and Hackett;
Peterson. Nelson and Erie.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-14
SACRAMENTO BEATS SAN JOSE

BY Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO. Oct. 13.-Opportune hit
ting, coupled with rather loose fielding
on the part of San Jose, won for the
Cordovas today The locals won the game
in the seventh with two hits, walk and
fielders error gave three runs Score;
Sacramento 5. hits 8, errors l. -
San Jose 1, hits 6, errors 3.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-14
IL INNING TIE IN
MORNING CONTEST
OAKLAND AND FRISCO BAT ssAATTTL e
TO EVEN BREAK
Afternoon Game Goes to 5oodIers, Be-
cause Henley Keeps Hits Well
scattered--Wright Better
Than Jones
By Associated Press,

By Associated Press,
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 1a.-san Fran
cisco and Oakland played twelve in
ming tie this morning. In the after
noon San Francisco won through Oak
lands many and costly errors Henley
kept the hits well scattered.
The forenoon game was a pitchers
battle in which Wright had shade
over Jones. Scores
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-14
SUMMARY

SUMMARY
Runs-on Hogan s. hits 9; runs OF Dew
CREAMY / Two base hit-Hildebrand Sacri-
Ace hits-zeider Haley. Spencer. Bases on
bails-Off Henley /; off Devereaux. L; on
Hogan, 2; off Smith. l. Struck out-By Hen
lev /. bv Hogan, 2; by Devereaux. 1. Double
plays-Eagan to Haley to Bigbie; Wheeler to
streib to Williams: streib to Wheeler to Will
Iiams. wild pitch-Hogan. Time-l h. 40 m.
JJmpire-Perrine.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-14
PORTLAND
SUMMARY

Three base hit-Brashear. Two-base hits
Casey Cravath Sacrifice hits-Mott. Byrnes,
Donahue. Left or bases-Los Angeles. s; Port
land g. Bases on balls-Of Pernoll. 4; off
Randonph, l. Struck out-By Randolph, 8; by
Pernoll, g. Hit by pitcher-Raftery. Time-1
IL 35 m, Umpire-Quigg.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-14
OAKLAND
f. SUMMARY

Three base ht-Piper. Two-base hits-Big-
bic. Piper Melchoir. Sacrifice hits-Bigbie,
Spencer Bases on balls-Off Wright. 2; off
Jones, O. Struck cut-By Wright, l. Hit by
Pitcher-Hldebrani Passed ball-Esola Time
2 h. s m Umpirc-Perrine.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-14
Third Inning

PortIand-Mott lined out a hit through
Dillor's fins. Byrnes flew out to Nagle.
Pernoll out, Dillon dropped the ball so
that he could force Mott at second, but
the trick failed, as Mott was afraid to
run and hung to- first. Casey lined out
to Ellis.
Los Angeles-Eager flew to Kennedy.
Randolph went out on hot grounder 10
Kennedy. Bernard popped out to second.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-14
Fourth Inning

Portland-Raftery went out on a
prounder to short. Donahue got a hit to
right field. Johnson forced Donahue,
Bernard to Nagle. Nagle made a great
one-armed catch from Eager. Kennedy
out, Bernard to Dillon.
los Angeles-Carlisle famed. Dillon
f1evv TO Casey. Cravath flew to Donahue
In right field.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-14
Fifth Inning

Portland-Bassey went to second on
Nagle's wild throw, the ball soaring high
over Dillon's stretched arms. Mott sac
rihced, Bassey taking third Byrnes
knocked to Bernard, who went to throw
home, but suddenly changed his mind,
tossing It to Dillon just in time to put
Rvrnes out. Bassey scored. Pernoll
Los Angeles-Brashear flew to right.
Ellis few to center. Nagle flew out on
GOOD catch to left by Bassey.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-14

Portland-Johnson flew to Ellis, the lat
ter making fine catch. Kennedy out,
Dillon to Randolph. Bassey went out on
a hot one to left, Bernard to Dillon.
There was some question as to whether
Dillon had his foot on the base, Quigg,
however, motioning Bassey off.
Los Angeles-Brashear flew out in right
field. Ellis famed. Nagle batted right
into Casey's mitt, straight as a die.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-17
a. Put Him OF. All RIGHT.

Now, see here, porter said he brisk
". II want you TO put me off at SYRIA
cuse. You know we get in there about
@ O'Clock In the morning, and l may
oversleep myself. But it is important
that / should get out. Here's five dol
lar goldpiece. Now, l may wake up
hard Don't mind if / kick. Pay no at
tention IL I'm ugly. 1 want you to put
me off the train no matter how hard l
fight. Underestimate
Yes, sab" answered the sturdy NJ
bian. 1T shall be did, sah"'
The next morning the coin giver was
awakened by a stentorian voice call
ing, "Rochesterw
Rochester, he exclaimed, sitting
up. where's the porter"
Hastily slipping on his trousers, he
went in search Of the negro and found
him in the porter's closet, huddled up,
with his head in a bandage, his clothes
torn and his arm in a sling.
We'll" says the drummer, you are
a sight Why didn't you put me off at
SyracuseP
"Wha-atr' gasped the porter, jump
ing, as his eyes bulged from his head.
"Was you de gemman dat give me a
five dollah goldpiece?"
"Of course l was, you idiot"
"Well, den, befoah de Lawd, who
was dat gemman l put off at SYRIA
cuse?"