The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-05-14
Copyright, 1907. A. c. Mcciurs a Co., Chicago
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Illustrations BY Art. williamson

Copyright 1901. A. C. Meciurs a Co.. Chicago
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CHAPTER 1.-The story opens during O
trip of the overland Mali through the
Rocky mountains t,' while efforts efforts are be,
Billy" Dodge. stage driver, Alfred Vim
GENT young man, and Phineas Cadwal-
remains of a massacre. Later at An
thongs station, they find the redskins
have carried their destructive work there
also.
CHAPTER II.--stella Anthony, daugh-
ter OF Anthony, keeper of station, is in
trSAuced. The travellers find that An
fnony has been killed.
CHAPTER III.-Vincent with letter of
Introduction to Gov. Stanford is assigned
his work in unearthing plans of enemies
OF railroad. being built. He hears OF safe
arrival of Stella Anthony in a letter
from her.
CHAPTER Iv.--vincent visits town
road and receives token of esteem from
Stella, embodied in neat lunch and
forget-ine-nJt.
CHAPTER v.-"Uncle Billy" arrives
IN railroad town. meeting Stella. He
passed. The old stage driver decides to
work close to town in order that he may
be able to keep fatherly watch over the
sSe"S NoiHoh'
CHAPTER VT.-Stella receives Uncle
Billy with kisses for he brought her
new hat. She is engaged as tutor for
Viola Bernard, daughter OF hotel land
lady.
CHAPTER VII.-Vincent visits society
circles of enemies of the Central Pa
cihc railroad, learns their secrets and
returns to Stella in the California town,
each showing signs of love for the
other.
CHAPTER vIII-Phineas Cadwallader,
pushing a railroad opposing Central Pa
cine, reaches mining town and to Stella
boasts boasts Of success ss q his enterprise, She
his attentions Cadwallader later insults
her and she Is rescued by Gideon; her
fathers servant who has protected her
Tor years, In turn he proposes marriage,
Is rejected. leaves her declaring he will
refurn the sort of man she will love.
CHAPTER IX.-Vncent 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, success. Finds letter Of importance. in
volving plans of opposition road. "Cncle
Billy" returns in terrible suffering from
long mountain trip.
CHAPTER xI.-Plot to destroy com.
panys ship Flora Is unearthed and in
eliminating evidence against Cadwalader
on on charge 1s,, Of wire wire tapping Is also found.
ciphered by Brakeman Alfred Vincent,
who arrives on scene.
CHAPTER XII-Impending disaster to
Central Pacific is averted by protecting
the, Flora and sending the ship laden
with iron for railroad camp.
CHAPTER XfII.-Phineas Cadwalader
races prison on charge of wire tapping
sponsor for Central Pacific Phneas
signs statement. promising that he will
enter the governors cause and the lat
ter tells him of a perfect chain of evil
oence connecting him with plot to blow
up Flora
CHAPTER XIV.-Support of San Fran
cisco and Washoe railroad is undermined
BY Sa sale Of a link to Central Pacific.
and dramatic performance proves big
social occasion in railroad town.
CHAPTER Ky Alfred and Stella
pledge their troth and former is com
pelled TO leave on company business.
CHAPTER. XvI--Mrs Bernard leaves
leaving Stella in charge. Again the girl
repulses Gideons advances.
CHAPTER XvII.--In showing Miss
Hamilton. a niece of a railroad official
about the, camp Alfred somewhat neg
lects Stella who shows pain at treat
ment.
CHAPTER XVIII.-Ranquet in railroad
Town is scene OF more monopOliZation of
Alfred by Miss Hamilton, with determine
alton on Stella's part TO change her tenn
permanent,
CHAPTER XIX-Alfred writes pas
sionately to Stella decrying the atten-
ton which he was compelled to give Miss
Hamilton and Stella makes plans for
battle of wills which must come when
she meets Gideon. Mrs, sally" Bernard
Viola have been made rich by recent
strike" Viola's love for Alvin. a tele-
graph operator, Is revealed. the latter de-
claring ne will claim his sweetheart
when he has home and a bank ac-
count. !
CHAPTER XX.-Gideon returns to
Stella and finding offers of love rejected, |
makes a threat against Alfred's life, |
Quickly leaves town an best procurable |
discovers this she makes desperate ef- |
fort and books passage on stage, which |
Is attempting TO beat that of rival COM /
pany. Amid wild scenes the coach dashes |
out OF town.
,,6a CHAPTER XXI.nRace to beat oppQsi:
Stella fails 10 hear of Gideon.
CHAPTER xxi Stella receives a let.
ter: Promise to marry Gideon Ingram |
or Alfred Vincent will die" After CON |
Terence Stella decides 20 flee, writing TO
prosecutors that she Will not marry Vim |
cent without Gideons assent.
CHAPTER XXIII.-Years pass. Stella
becomes known as Esther Anthony, be- |
comes rich woman, educates herself at |
Vassar and steps into highest San Fran |
cisco society Kidnapping changes Alfred
greatly and when he and Stella meet in |
Frisco society, she passes MIN without
recognition