Mower County transcript., 1908-05-20
Illustrations by Art. Williamson
Copyright, 1907. A. G. McClurg & Co., Chicago
:. SYNOPSIS.

Rocky mountains, while efforts are, be-
iing, made to build up the country. "IUnc1e
Billy" Dodge, stage driver, Alfred Vim
Ter, Introduced. T.lay GoiinIs acp55ss the
remains of a massacre. Later at An
thony's station, they find the redskins
also.
CHAPTER II.-stella Anthony, daugh-
ter Of Anthony, keeper of station, is in
troduced. The travellers find that An
thony has been killed.
Introduction to Gov Stanford is assigned
his work in unearthing plans Of enemies
Of railroad, being built. lie hears of safe
.rrival 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 a neat lunch and q
foTget-me-not.
CHAPTER V.-"Uncle Billy" arrives
In railroad town, meeting Stella. He
hears news that desired railroad bill has
passed; PASS l,o 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
new hat. She is engaged as a tutor for
Viola Bernard, daughter of hotel land
lady.
CHAPTER v11.-Vincent visits society
CIRCLES Of enemies of the Central Pa
c1fic railroad, learns their secrets and
returns to Stella in the California town,
each showing signs of love for ths
other.
CHAPTER VIII.-Phinees Cadwallader,
pushing a railroad OPPOSING Central Pa
eific, reaches mining: town and to stella
hn Ct nf = C1..~
writes to Alfred Vincent of It. Plyine
his attentions Cadwallader later Insults
ger and she Is rescued by Gideon, her
for years. In turn he proposes I1lariad9
Is rejected, leaves her declaring he viii
return the sort Of man she will love.
CHAPTER 1X-vincent "shows up''
San Francisco and Washoe road and is
praised by governor. and heads of Gen.
fa PheG he Gso;daa Being known as agent Of
brakeman for a short time.
CHAPTER x.-stella hears from her
success. Finds letter Of Importance in
xolving plans of opposition road. "Uncle
Billy returns in terrible suffering from
CHAPTER XI.-Plot to destroy COM
Is;nS pa;nXs ship Flora is unearthsd and in-
crlmlnat1ng evidence against CadWallader
on charge of wire tapping is also found,
the letters found by Stella being de-
c1phered. by Brakeman Alfred Vincent,
VINO arrives on scene.
CHAPTER XII.-Impending disaster to
central Paclfic; is ayerted by protecting
the Flora and sending the ship laden
with iron for railroad camp.
CHAPTER XIII.-Phineas Cadwallader
races prison on charge of wire tapping
and has interview with Gov. Stanford,
sponsor for Central Pacific. Phineas
signs signs statement, sta promising that he will
enter the governors cause and the lat-
Ter tells him of a perfect chain of evil
dence connecting him with plot to blow
up Flora
CHAPTER XIV.-support Of San Fran
cisco and Washoee railroad is undermined
Stella and Alfred show love for each
other despite hostility of Gideon. BAH
and dramatic performance proves big
SOCIAL occasion in railroad town.
CHATTER xv.-Alfred ard Stella
ple7dse p7's their troth and former is COM
Pelled TO leave on company business.
CHAPTER. xv1.-Mrs. Bernard leaves
leaving Stella in charge. Again the girl
sepulses Gideon's advances.
CHAPTER XVII-1n showing Miss
Hamilton, niece of a railroad official
about the. camp, Alfred somewhat neg
lects Stella, Who shows pain at treat
ment.
CHAPTER XV111.-Banquet in railroad
Alfred by Miss Hamilton, with determine
alton on Stella's part to change her tenn
perament.
CHAPTER XIX.-Alfred writes ~pas-
elonately to Stella, decrying the atten-
non ION. Which ! he was compelled to give Miss
battle of wills which must come when
she meets Gideon. Mrs. Sally Bernard
announces a111 that she, her husband and
strife" Viola's love for Alvin. tele-
graph operator. is revealed, the latter de-
%hen c,hheng he ne h. viii claim claim his sweetheart
count. ~
Stella and finding offers Of love rejected
makes a threat against A}fred's life.
quickly Quickly leaves town on best .procurabla
morse In search of Vincent. When Stella
discovers this she makes a desperate ef-
Tort and books passage on stage, which
ID attempting to beat that Of rival com.
pany. Amid wild scenes the coach dashes
Hello, Vincent! Here you are, max
ing love to my wife again! Beginning
right where you left off three years
ago, l suppose, you young scamp!"
The judge rolled in, fat, putting and
red with the exertion of hasty dress.
Ing; yet man whose leonine head
and kind, fearless eyes would arrest
the most casual observer.
isn't it good to have Alfred here
again?" she asked, as the two shook
hands heartily.
"Of course you think so! Most any
woman would enjoy this spruce young
chap. Never mind the old man. Vim.
cent. don't blame you. She's bret.
ty nice sort of an old girl, isn't shsl
I'm IN love with her myself. T."
George, you've twisted your tie.
Let me change It," Mrs. Harmon in
terrupted, rising to adjust the knot
under the fat, shayen chin, giving it q
tender pat or two for a finish. II do
wish you'd get you man; or-let me
help you.''
"A mani" he snorted. When can't
dress myself to quit YOU madam. I'll