The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-03-19
sht, 1907. A. q. Neciurg a Co, Chicago
SYNOPSIS.


Copyright, 1907. A. c. Ncclurs a Co., Chicago
sYNoPsis.
CHATTER 1.-The story opens during .
trip of the Overland Mail' through the
Rocky mountains, while efforts are be-
ing made to build up the country. "Uncle
Billy Dodge stage driver, Alfred Vim
Ter, introduced, They come across the
remains of massacre. Later at An
shonyls station. thE find the redskins
have carried their destructive wo-k there
also.
ter of Anthony, keeper of station Is in
troSuced. The travellers find that An
thony has been killed.
CHAPTER III.-Vincent with letter OF
introduction to Gov. Stanford is assigned
his work In unearthing plans of enemies
arrival OF Stella Anthony in a letter
from her
CHAPTER IV.-vincent visits town
where railroad men are working on
road and receives token OF esteem from
Stella, embodied in neat lunch and a
forset-me-not.
CHAPTER V.-"Uncle Billy" arrives
In railroad town, meeting Stella. He
hears news that desired railroad bill has
PASSED. The old stage driver decides to
work close to town in order that he may
be able to keep fatherly watch over the
young woman.
CHAPTER VI-Stella receives "Uncle
Billy with kisses for he brought her a
new hat. She is engaged as tutor for
Viola Bernard, daughter of hotel land
lady.
CHAPTER VII.-yincent visits society
circles of enemies of the Central Pa
cinc railroad, learns their secrets and
returns Stella in the California town,
each showing signs of love for the
other.
CHAPTER VIII.-Phineas Cadwallader.
pushing a railroad opposing Central Pa
cific. reaches mining town and to Stella
boasts of success OF his enterprise. She
writes to Alfred Vincent of it, Plying
his attentions Cadwalader later insults
her and she is rescued by Gideon. her
fathers servant who has protected her
for years. In turn he proposes marriage,
is rejected, leaves her declaring he will
return the sort of man she will love.
CHAPTER IX.-vincent "shows up"
San Francisco and Washoe road and is
praised by governor and heads of Cen
tral Pacific. Being known agent of
C. p. he decides to retire to position of
brakeman for short time.
CHAPTER X.-Stella hears from her
lover, Gideon. and of his phenomenal
success Finds letter Of importance in
Billy" returns in terrible suffering from
long mountain trip.
CHAPTER XI-Plot to destroy COM
pany's ship Flora is unearthed and in
eliminating evidence against Cadwallader
on charge of wire tapping is also found,
the letters found by Stella being de-
ciphered by Brakeman Alfred Vincent,
who arrives on scene.
CHAPTER XII.-Impendng disaster to
Central Pacific is averted by protecting
the. Flora and sending the ship laden
with iron for railroad camp
CHAPTER XIII.
Vanquished.
Alone in his chamber Phineas
gloomed The company had prose
cuted on the charge of overlapping
only. This troubled Phineas but lit
tie. Fulfilling his expectation in case
of discovery, certain merchants of San
Francisco had raised a large sum
for his bail; retained for his defense
the best lawyers in the state. AS he
had been held on the lighter charge
he felt sure the plot to blow up the
steamer was still secret. He fumed
at the stupidity of his underlings,
never suspecting another cause might
have saved the Flora
Whether chance or plan had given
Phineas his name he knew not; but
he had believed in its meaning, gloried
in 1t. Phineas, mouth of brass; Cad
wallader, battle arranger Many
brazen battle had he arranged and
fought to a successful finish. But
these were past The easy, luxurious
life was surely gone The best seat,
hn fin
drinks that cost him nothing, the still
hunt for secrets, popularity. jollity-
all that he best loved was lost. In
stead the-prison, perhaps. Restless
ly he walked the narrow room, his
courage rising, while his nimble brain
woye him yet another bold plot.
Through his attorney he contrived an
interview with Gov. Stanford that
came TO pass with unexpected prompt
ness.
The governor entered, outwardly the
genial, rosy citizen adored by Cali
fornias best, wrapped as with a man
tie in his optimistic atmosphere OF
success. But to-day he was face to
face with crime. Phineas' tricks might
be yeiled-his tricky heart was not.
The governor measured him In an in
stant and went on guard.
Yes, sir can do it, | can deliver
the goods" Phineas said emphatically,
after a full statement OF his PROPOSE
tion and sharp questions from his lis
tener.
Let me understand you thoroughly.
Wen go over II again, and slowly II
is too important matter TO be hur-
ried-or bungled You agree to de-
liver into our hands within one month
from date controlling number of
shares In the Sacramento Valley rail
road?"
Il do"
You agree to enter our employ, and
hereafter work for our interests as
you have before now worked for those
opposing us2"
Il do"
You promise TO keep secrets In
trusted TO you, and never by any sort
OF word or communication to disclose
the nature OF this interview, to give
the slightest hint that 1t ever took
plaes2"
Il do"
Very we'll"
There followed a few further de-
tails OF the bargain. Al a nod from
the governor toward the hall door, un-
seen BY Phineas. man with scratch
pad and pencil entered SO quietly that