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Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-13

"Supposing a life were trembling in the bal
ance, could man be expected to save it, il doinc
so threatened TO wreck all his fondest hopes just
when they appeared TO be on the verge Of real
izatiou?"
How can decide such difficult point? He
| dared not throw life away And yet-yet the
other would be very hard"
I'm glad you recognize that Edith. Here's
my place. Stop the car"
| The girl drew up with a sudden Jolt and the
man sprang out. "Hrn!" he cried as he dis
appeared in to the rambling, oldfashioned house
which he inhabited
While obeying the command, Edith admired
the rapidity with which, under press Of circum.
stances. her impetuous lover had become man
of action. Why should he stop at his own place,
instead of going into the town for skilled help,
she could not understand. But certainly he
knew best.
He reappeared, racing down the path with a
bag which emitted a metallic clink as he threw
it into the car The next instant they we're
again flying side by side over the broad country
road.
Dares place was little more than a mile from
Squire Haldane's place, so a valuable saving of
time had been effected on the fve-mile journey
to the neighboring town.
do you think a man, once scoundrel, can
ever become gentleman again?" Dare sudden.
ly asked as they sped along
Il don't KNOW, replied Edith. puzzled by the
apparently inconsequent question. Il should
think he might, though l believe few do But
what peculiar thing to ask"
eyes, | suppose it is-rather. You may koon
see my reason for asking it. Many things are
understood only by the light of subsequent events
it may be in this case. And, incongruous as
such remark must seem, | should like to i'm.
press upon you that the love Of a good woman
keeps many man straight, who would 20 to the
dogs without its saving grace"
You are descending to pattudes," criticised
Edith, bringing the car to halt at her fathers
door
Both eaped out and ran up the steps into the
hall. Inside, Dare caught his companion in his
arms and kissed her passonately. then releasing
her, he once more seized his bag and rushed into
Squire Haldanes study
Edith followed slowly. Her lovers last mood
was utterly lncomprehensible.
Entering the room she found him in his shirt
sleeves at the safe, working vigorously with bit
and brace. At his feet was the bag he had
brought, fully of strangely shaped shining tools
Her father watching him curiously. Near
by stood the locksmith wiping the sweat from
his forehead and the tears from his eyes
There was no talking, for the two men were
content to look on while Dare worked steadily
away Now and again the locksmith handed him
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-13

sent to prison There had ample time for re-
1eotion, and grew TO loathe myself for obtaining
livelihood by such degrading methods.
stepped out into the world when liberated
determined that not even starvation itself should
drive me into my old paths That phase of my
life lived under false name; with nv new re-
solves took my own again. left London, and
got employment in the country as laborer
MY nights spent in writing stories and articles
AS soon az | could trust to literature for my
bread took up my residence here, and have
as you know, gained position of Soma oromi.
nence among writing men.
when this accident happened I knew the
boys chance was slight, and my thoughts few
to these things. There was n moment when
felt disposed 10 stake his life, and ride to the
own for help. had Just asked your daughter
to become my wife, and was fearful that an ex-
posire of my past would put me forever beyond
the pale Of her affections.
"Then I thought of this man working frantic
ally at the safe inside which his son was surely
dying. And I-well, what could I do? II the
boy had died, and my wife had been won at such
a cost, should never have forgiven myself Her
smiles would have been voiceless reproaches to
me ever afterwards. / did the only thing possi-
BILE. You know the rest.
"Of course, see that all this must end our
friendship, and to save you any awkwardness I
will leave the neghborhood without delay.
Should meet in the future, II will be as stran-
gers unless you choose otherwise Our intimacy,
though it has grown up under msapprehenson
on your part to my character, has been very
dear to me- and l shall always look back to it
with pleasure.
"I think you, Edith, will understand that I re-
gret now, more than ever before my-my lapse
into dishonesty"
Dare could rot trust himself to say another
word, so picking up the fateful bag, he made
his way to the door.
my boy" said Squire Haldane, stepping in
front of him, 'Ive known you three years and
in that time I've never found you guilty of an
action unworthy of gentleman. Can I, then,
allow you to cut yourself adrirt from us? No.
Wen still be friends, lad, past or no past" And
the old gentleman shook Dare's hand warmly
Gas for Edith, you must look to her for her
decision" And he tactfully left the
Its your decision that matters most" said
Dare. approaching the girl dif6dently.
II believe with dad" she replied, quietly, look
ing up at him, "that it's the present that counts,
and not the past"
You're a brave little woman to take me on
trust he said with his lips against her soft
cheek. But you shall never regret it, sweet
heart"
'I'm willing to risk it," she answered con-
tentedly.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-13

TDELP, help helpl"
It'll The frightened cry rang out in The
kyyI6Et deep, strong tones Of man.
ki George Dare sprang to his feet
Proposals rarely meet with so dramatic
an interruption. He had Just told
Edith Haldane of his love for her, and was anx.
iously awaiting her reply, when this startling ap
peal came from the adjoining room.s
All Dare could see on rushing in was work
man standing before great safe, struggling fran
tically with the locks.
What on earth is the matter MANI? he ex-
claimed, as nothing alarming met his gaze.
THE locks jammed and my sons inside" sob.
bed the man., never ceasing his desperate efforts.
Dare remembered that the locksmiths had been
called in by his sweethearts father to repair the
safe, the fastenings having got out of order. The
rest needed no explanation The son had gone
inside to observe the locks workings, and the
door had by some means slammed to.
Never was time more precious if life were to
be saved. Dare eyed the safe critically. and gave
the prisoner thirty-perhaps forty--minutes to
live. He glanced hurredly through the lock.
smiths tools thinking hard the while.
Are these all the things you've got?" he
asked.
"Yes," replied the man, never pausing to look
up
Sweat stood on his forehead and tears on his
cheeks as the mufhed sounds reached him from
within.
Send to the works for more tools quick" he
continued. Tell them what has happened He'll
be dead before can open it with these things"
Where are your works. asked Dare.
"At Stonewick, five miles away. But don't
waste time, for Gods sake! Go-go!"
The agonized tones reached the listeners heart
He ran from the room, almost coliding with his
sweetheart outside.
Quick, Edith. get your car round l can't
drive, you must! There's no time to hunt up
your chauffeur. Come!"
Edith, seeing her lovers earnestness, did his
bidding, without asking single question. In an
incredibly short time they were speeding down
the drive. Once in the road the girl put the car
at its top speed, and took frmer grip of the
steering-wheel
What has happened" she asked, now making
her first inquiry.
"a boy has been accidentally locked in the
safe" he replied tersey
"Is there any danger?" she innocently asked.
ANY danger? Why, he is dying by slow suf.
focation!"
"Oh!" she cried. at once realizing the terrible
urgency of the situation.
Are you going to Stonewick for help?"
Dare did not for moment strange
thoughts were passing through his brain
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-13

| BY artificial respiration they pumped the air
into his lungs, and under the stimulating effect
of that and the brandy he soon regained con.
sciousness, and there was little to indicate how
| far he had travelled across the Valley Of the
Shadow.
The Squire and his daughter. George Dare and
the workman, were together in the study, the
servants having taken the boy out on the lawn.
II have to thank you, sir" said the locksmith,
'for saving my boys life"
you have to thank this young lady," correct
ed Dare. without her car we should have been
helpless
"Ah, but it's the tools you brought, sir, that
did it. The finest set of safe-breaking imple-
ments-"
"Yes," interrupted Dare. 81 have a queer fan.
"And the way you used them, sir. Why an
expert cracksman"
| Hadn't you better take your son out drop
more brandy?" inquired the Squire.
The locksmith promptly acted upon the sug-
gestion, and when he returned the room was
empty. lis late occupants stood facing each 9th
er in the library.
'1 suppose you think an explanation ncces-
sary?" said Dare presently, turning to the old
gentleman.
"Well it all depends. ] have no desire to pry
into any mans business so long as he Is moth
ing to me-"
Dare caught the drift of the remark, and saw
in it an intmation that his recent attentions to
Edith had not gone by unnoticed by her father.
Had it not been for this awkward occurrence,
she would, in all probability have been by now
his promised wife, Yet, ardently he desired
such consummation he could not blind himself
to the fact that he would have won her under
false colors, and that any day the veil which he
had managed to draw athwart his past might be
torn asunder with tragic results.
He resolved to make clean breast of it, and
stand or fall as the man he was
II that my possession of this bag and its
contents have aroused your suspicious of me,
and Justly, too. 1t holds complete set of safe
breaking tools. They mine, and years ago |
gained my living by using them
| There was an uncomfortable movement at this
confession.
I'm my anxiety to work my way back into the
ranks of respectability, l have fear, been
guilty of deceit. Though I belong to a good
family, series of misfortunes with which will
not trouble you threw me on my own resources
without penny and ignorant of any trade by
which / could earn one. When almost starving
turned dishonest and found many ready to hell
me on the downward course.
"The end was inevitable I was caught ant
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-13

different bit, which he fitted to the brace, then
turned afresh to his task
Edith proudly noted the facility with which
her lovers muscular arm drove the funniy-
shaped little bit into the massive steel door.
Since the first cry for help had rung out more
than half an hour had elapsed. There was no
sound from the inside of the safe. The lockers
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-13

on wondered, each with different feeling, whether
the labor to be in vain.
AT last the great door swung open and re-
vealed figure huddled in one corner.
Dare turned quickly to the girl, and sent her
from the room with a request for some brandy.
The boy was then lifted out, anything but a
pleasant sight.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-13

ANDORA, the county seat, was in a
fever of expectation because the
court was sitting, taking the yearly
charge of evil-doers. The noon recess
was almost over.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-13

BY artificial respiration they pumped the air
into his lungs, and under the stimulating effect
of that and the brandy he soon regained con.
sciousness, and there was little to indicate how
far he had travelled across the Valley of the
Shadow
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-15
GYMNASIUM WILL
Be AN IMPORTANT
PART OF '. NJ. {. A.
Continued From Page One.)

rectors were prescribed courses in the
leading medical colleges.
The third installment OF the Y. NJ
c. A. pedges are now due at the local
banks and a large amount of money
was received. Notwithstanding this.
however, there still remain a number
of pledges which have not been paid
and which are causing the banking Of
ficials some worry. Not in the sense
that they are afraid they cannot be col
iected, but because of the numerous re-
minders that have to be sent out to the
delinquent ones telling them that they
are behind with their subscription.
All money pledged to the Y. NJ. c. A..
1t is thought will be turned over to
of final installment is due Since &C
tive work on the building has started
the excavations being now well under
way-the building committee can use
all available cash to meet payments.
One payment has been made on the ex-
cavation work. A large amount of
that pledged to the Y. NJ. c. A some
time ago has been collected All
plans and work is moving along
smoothly and everything will be done
to rush the construction work to CON-
petion. This. however. will not be
done at the expense of its solidity.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-15
POLITICIANS FLOCK
ABOUT WESTCOTT
Congressman Watson'S Visit
Here Was a Signal for
Their Gathering.
HAVE FRIENDLY GREETINGS
HOUGH, JESSUP AND CAMPBELL,
ASPIRANTS FOR CONGRESS,
ALL PRESENT-E. M. HAAS AL.
so THERE.

Congressman WatsOn's visit to Rich
mond Monday was the signal which
brought many other we'll known Sixth
District republicans 10 the city. The
Westcott hotel Monday night present
ed an animated scene with these very
same politicians the center of attrac-
ton
Will Hough of Greenfield. whose sole
wish is to represent the old burnt dis
trict' in congress. strOlled into the lob
by and greeted number of friends. H
seemed to have great number too
for he shook most everybody's hand
and threatened to grow affectionate
over bull terrier known to hotel
standbys as Chap" Soon Charles E
Shiveley who it is thought may an
nOunce himself for congress, strolled
into the lobby and greeted Hough. A
crowd of Richmond men we'll known to
the political game, gathered around the
two Soon Prosecuting Attorney Jes-
sup. another of the numerous candi-
dates for congress from this district
made his appearance, and he. too, joined
the rapidly increasing group. The
Rev. J. o. Campbell, another congress
siOnal candidate, walked into the no.
tel and this was the signal for more
handshakes and avowed good wishes
on the part of all. Congressman
Watson was seen descending the broad
staircase leading into the lobby. He
was busily engaged in chat with E.
M. Haas, candidate for Sixth District
chairman, all the while stroking his
long hair thoughtfully. His approach
was the cue for politicians and would
be-statesmen, and they flocked around
the man who beat Holman patted
each other on the back and further act
ed real coy. 1t was really an affection
ate greeting between the myriad politi-
clans.
Many interested spectators were ex-
pecting the advent of the old fash
toned Dunkard kiss, but the chatty
friendly group seemed to think better
After much Juggling at the coat tail Of
Congressman Watson, E. M. Haas fl
nally secured his attention long
enough to apprise him of the fact that
he was soon due at the Commercial
club rooms, where he was to speak.
Mr.. Watson spoke the word and the
office seekers locked arms and filed
out Of the hotel, apparently a picture
Of happiness and content
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-15

low Peter Cooper Taught One Ma
tho Value of Money.
Peter Cooper was one of the mo
>uccessful, careful and prudent bu
less men of his time. He was stron
y opposed to the methods of MAJ
merchants who launched out into g
rayagant enterprises on borrow
norcy. TO" which they paid exorbta
'ates OF i,:te"oat. The following anc
Tote Illustrates this point very fore
by:
Once, Willie talking about projc
Nth al acquaintance, the latter 81
na would have to borrow the mon
FOR six months, paying interest at t
ate Of per cent per month.
why do you borrow for so short
lime?" Mr. Cooper asked.
Because the brokers will not no.
tate bills 70: longer"
We'll, if you wish,'' said Mr.. Coo
rate for three years"
Are you in elrnest?' asked IL
would be borrower
"Certainly | am. | will discoul
YOUR note for $4,000 for three yea,
It that rate Will you do it?'
"Of course l WILL said the me
chant.
VERY we'll" sal. Mr.. Cooper. "Ju'
sign this note for $4,000, payable
three years. and give your check f(
$500, and the transaction will be con
plete."
Bat where is the money for me-
asked the astonished merchant.
You don't get any money" was tt
reply. Your interest for thirty-s
months at 3 per cent per mont
amounts to los per cent. or $1,000
Therefore your check for $500 ju
makes US even"
The force of this practical illustr
ton Of the folly of paying such an e
orbitant price for the use of none
was such that the merchant determine
never to borrow at such ruinous rate
and he frequently used to say TIL
nothing could have SO fully convince
him as this rather humorous propos
by MI Cooper
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-15
AFFLICTED WOMAN TO
Be SENT TO BROTHER
Mrs. GaIen Oderkirk's Case
Arouses Sympathy.
A PURSE BEING RAISED

Prosecutor Jessup states that Mrs.
Galen Oderkirk, the unfortunate
young woman who recently lost her
mind and last week attempted to
commit suicide at Losantsville, is now
gradually recovering from her mental
affection and had expressed a desire
to be removed to the home of a bro
Their living in Illinois.
The prosecutor states that Monday
Mr. Beeson of Losantsville came to
Richmond and stated that the resi-
dents of that town, who have taken
an active interest in the case of the
unfortunate woman, are raising a
purse to have Mrs. Oderkirk taken to
her brothers home. Transportation
| for Mr.. Oderkirk will also be provid-
ed SO that he can accompany his wife
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-15
POWDER EXPLOSION
SHAKES THE STATE;
MANY ARE MISSING
IContinued From Page One.)
engine. 1t is thought that his injuries
are not fatal
Scenes Were FrightfuI.


The scenes about the mills immed.
lately after the disaster were simply
frightful and heart rending. Men,
women and children ran screaming
about the scene in the greatest dis
traction and the means of the dying
and the walls of the injured were
heard above the roar of the flames.
A man who was famiiarly known
about the mills as Doc Carroll, was
found burned to a crisp yet still alive.
AS the rescuers pulled him from the
wreckage, great portions of flesh were
scraped off by the timbers that sur
rounded his body. The man implored
his rescuers to dispatch him that his
misery might be at an end. AS the
work of rescuing went on the cries for
help were most pitiful, many of the
victims being so lodged that recovery
was an impossibility and their cries
continued until their eyes were cur
tanned by the merciful films of death.
So far but three bodies that have
been rescued have been identified. The
superintendent Of the works is missing
ad it is felt certain that he was one of
the victims.
Every house in Fontanet was wreck
e LEA
and many destitute. At 1875 the
flames reached magazine in a valley
about one fourth of a mile away, and a
second explosion followed, but the en-
ployes had time to escape. The school
house of the place was a brick strucr-
ure, and it was completely demolished.
There were twenty-five pupils in tie
building at the time and seven were
severely hurt.
Brazil Sufferer.
Brazil was also a sufferer from the
explosion. At one of the churches
here a large art glass window valued
at several hundred dollars, was com
pletely demolished, chimneys were
shaken down and general consterna
ton prevailed for a time, many think
ing the world was coming to an end
No fatalities are reported The Citi
zens' bank at Charlottesville had d
new plate glass window shaken Out
and broken. 1t is estimated that the
loss at Brazil will aggregate $4,000
AS fast as the injured are rescued
they are being taken TO Terre Haute
where they are placed under the care
of the physicians of that city. As
sistance has been sent to the bereaveC
town and doctors and volunteers are
hurrying to the scene.
The effects of the disaster we're fel
throughout the state and especially 81
at Charlottesville, Bloomington, ant
all of the cities in this section of tbs
state. The shock was also felt as IA
east at Hamilton, o.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-15
WILLIAM 0 A GAME ONE
Took the Wilson Stake After
Seven Heats.

Lexington, Ky, Oct. 15.-By win
ming the Wilson stake here Monday,
William O proved himself to be one Of
the gamest campaign PAGERS of years.
1t reuired seven heats to decide the
event.
1t reuired but little effort on the part
of Wilkes Heart to defeat the splendid
field of trOtters in the 2:OS trOt. as he
won both heats handily, reducing his
record from 2:O7A to 2:O61a Emboy,
the winner of the second money, gave
the spectators a sensation in each
heat by trotting the first half of each
heat in 1:011a. but he was not able to
keep up the pace and win at the end.
Siliko attempted to beat the world s
stallion record but failed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-15
THE GREAT RACHEL.
Fondness of the Famous Actress For
Scarfpins.

Fondness of the Famous Actress For
Scarfpins.
A rather comical story relating 10 the
great Rachel and at one time her de-
voted admirer, Prince Demidhf, runs
this way:
1t seems that upon the occasion OF
the princes visits to the charming
actress she would often greet him in
playful mood and while criticising his
attire. which was the special object OF
his thought, would draw from his
necktie the pin which secured it,
cameo, topaz, ruby or whatever it
might chance to be. and place 1t in
her pincushion or upon her corsage.
This habit greatly amused the prince,
it seemed so childish and such mis-
chievous act, and it really added to
her charm in his eyes. One day, how
ever. he called wearing a sort Of stock.
and consequently had no jewel.
The observant maid noticed that
there was no pin in the tie of Demi-
doff, and when she announced him t.
his mistress mentioned the fact. at
Is the prince, but he wears stock"
''Then say am out" replied Rachel
Finding himself refused an inter
view. the prince set about learning the
real reason. 1t nightly amused him
and thereafter he never appeared with
out the bauble that had always proved
the sesame to the great actress pres
enoe.-MinneapoliS Journal
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-15

They Had Their Home In Italy With
thu Eorcia5 end Eedicis.

They Had Their Home In Italy With
the Eorsiao end Medcis.
Perfumcd glovcs have contributed
largely to the bright and cruel side o.
romance. of fact apA of fiction. They
had their home in Italy, the home OF
the Borsias and De- Medicis. and it |;
said, with how much truth will never
be known, that many an untimelI
death was caused by wearing pertum
ed gloves whose scented palms con
cealed a deadly poison. 1t seems t
have been a favOrite pastime OF tn
notorious Alexander VI. and Of III
more notorious son, Aesar Borgla,
invite a friend to dine. show him ever
attention as a guest. preset him wit
a beautiful pair of perfumed and poi
soned gloves and next day send flower
to his funeral accompanied by little
note, polite but firm. requesting the
immediate trGnsference of all the prop
erty of the deceased to the Golfers O.
the Borgias.
There is an interesting and very ugly
story Of famous poisoner of the hf-
teenth century who confessed under
the water cure to having murdered foI
consideration about fifteen people by
means of poisoned gloves. The poison
she employed was so slow in taking
effect that for years she remained un
discovered and finally came to griel
through her own foolish boasting.-
Kansas CITY Star