Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-20

sequently dictator or Its policy. the
young man set pace that the papers
rivals found difficult to equal, much
less to outstrip His exposure OF the
scandals I'm the exclusive world OF
high life insurance finance has thus
far proved the most vital reform OF
his administration. AS a result Of this
crusade. which drove a half dozen
leading officials from almost as many
companies, the president Of the United
States stated publicly that 1.-The vast
life insurance business of this country
is now on the soundest financial basis
it has ever had"
But Wheeler Brand In the press of
stirring events had not forgotten Judge
Bartelmy. In fact, certain activities of
that estimable individual were just
now under close scrutiny by the one
time reporter. who. IL he could be pre-
might possibly observe that the judge
was very soon to have an opportunity
TO make few explanations which
would be received with undoubted in
terest by the public. The young edi-
tors suit for the hand of Judith Bar
telmy might be said since we are
dealing with judges family, to be in
statu quo. She was still waiting for
him ito become sane" as she had ex-
pressed herself to him. A girl of lofty
principles and OF decided strength Of
character. she could not see his duty
from his viewpoint. Perhaps 1t was
all quite natural, quite womanly. quite
daughterly, that she should subscribe
absolutely to her fathers side in the
momentous case Of JUDGE BAR
TELMY VERSUS THE PEOPLE,
WHEELER BRAND AND THE AID
VANCE"
She was loyal to her father. and she
was trying to be loyal to her lover.
and the task was becoming more and
more difficult Yet she waited. and
Wheeler Brand waited. and each pray
ed that the other would end the ordeal
and heal two breaking hearts.
Today we find Wheeler Brand pro-
ceeding toward the luxurious Nolan
home on a fashionable residential thor
oughfare TO visit the proprietor Of the
paper to hand him a statement of the
Advances progress, to discuss mat
ters Of editorial policy and to confer
regarding a certain development con-
corning Judge Bartelmy.
At the Nolan home a reception had
been announced, hundreds of invita-
tons sent out, but the responses did
not encourage Mrs. Nolan in her So
cial aspirations. Society passed her
by. That was the whole story in
brief Society, as usual, was ever so
much pleased with itself and was too
busy TO include Mrs. Nolan, Phyllis
and Sylvester in its diversions. The
husband and father cared very little
for society, had no time for it, but he
fondly loved the courageous. warm
hearted woman who had uncomplain-
ingly shared with him the onerous
hardships of his early days. and it was
his desire to crafty her ambitions as
well as those of his daughter. The
fortune he had plucked from Nevada's
finty bosom enabled him to be gener
Gus. and he smiled approvingly on ev-
Nolan. Therefore if she was socially
ambitious she must have her way and
be allowed to carry on her campaign
for recognition in whatever fashion she
chose. Certainly the home he had es
tablished was fitting vantage ground
from which to wage war of dollars
against the precipitous embellishments
..,tN t;Al. ott ,-fe- I'm sod
had encircled its camp. Palatial in
size, the Nolan residence was equally
palatial In its furnishings. and only
the magic word from the magic lips
of a single member Of the magic realm
Of the aristocracy" was necessary to
send monogra mined coaches in long
lines to the Nolan doors. to fill the cost
ly rooms with distinguished faces, TO
all to overhowing with happiness the
yearning heart of Mrs. Michael Nolan.
But the word had not yet been spo,
ken.
1t was now late In the afterpOou
at the Nolan home. Phyllis walked
across the drawing room, irritation
plainly marking her pretty pink and
white face. The music Of string
orchestra stationed In the conserva-
tory ceased. She addressed a servant
who stood at attention at a door at the
right which led to the dining room.
pitcher" she said discouragedly, II
don't think any one else will come, so
tell the musicians they can 60"
"Yes, Miss Phyllis"
At this point Mrs. Nolan came storm
ing In. carrying a huge bunch Of hot
house grapes In her hand.
pitcher, l noticed those caterer men
are drinking all the champagne. and l
want it stopped" she ordered loudly.
Pitcher bowed and went out.
IF our guests won't come here to
drink il. at least we will drink it our
selves" Mrs. Nolan announced to Pbyl
lis. well. we have done it-sent
out 400 cards. and who's been here
that anybody wants TO see? This Is
the second time we've gone to all this
trouble and expense for nothing and
nobody. and il you'll take my advice 1t
will be the last