New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1910-06-01

I7AtdG dDFupIueSS WIFI WHICH
Brand separated from Nolan
as they appeared aroused the
~ - suspicious Of both the Judge
and his lobbyist satellite However,
they little imagined the pronounced
seriousness Of the conversation they
had interrupted. In the mind of each
ran the thought that the Advances
proprietor and his editor had been dis
cussing the proposal to elect Nolan to
the Oak Door club. Even a failure in
this laudable venture they would have
considered serious setback. but prob
ably had they an intimation regarding
the story Brand wanted to write and
the effort that was to be made to de-.
tect the judge in offering a money
bride they would have exhibited less of
the easy assurance that marked their
re-entrance into the drawing ROOM
"Mr. Nolan. Pm afraid must be go-
Ing" said Bartelmy. Il hope to see
you at my house soon, and you, too,
Wheeler
Nolan rose from his chair.
Judge, can you spare me few mo-
ments?' put in Brand resolutely.
The judge gave a look OF surprise.
Certainly, my boy; certainly. Will
you excuse met" turning to Nolan.
Nolan, surprised at the readiness of
Brand to begin on the plan to entrap
Bartelmy, readily assented and pro-
ceeded into the library with Dupuy.
swell, Wheeler, what can do for
you?" asked Judith's father.
The young man stepped close to the
other and faced him squarely.
Judge, how about your latest de-
cision in the Lansing Iron case today?"
he asked.
Bartelmy started back in surprise.
1T was in accordance with the stat
utes and the constitution" he finally
said.
'"The supreme court of the United
States was at variance with you in
similar case," advised Brand.
"Sir," Indignantly, Il decline to dis
cuss out Of court questions relating to
my conduct on the BENCH
The judge moved as though to go.
"You weren't so particular this morn
ing
Bartelmy began to lose his confident
easy pose
II fail to comprehend you," he an
swered.
early this morning, between
O'clock and g." went on the unrelenting
editor.
The judge turned his head to one
side and tugged nervously at his gray
beard.
"a reporter for the Advance saw you
come out of your house at four min
utes to and walk to a house on
Washington avenue that belongs to the
attorney for the Lansing Iron corpora
don.'
Bartelmy turned his back on Brand,
furtive look coming into his eyes as
he did so.
You knocked at the servants door,
judge" continued the editor. "This
man admitted you. One hour and fifty
seven minutes later you left that house
by the same door and returned home
rapidly on foot. You kept your coat
collar turned up, and, contrary to your
usual custom, you wore a slouched hat
pulled down over your eyes. Half an
hour later Dupuy came out of the same
house. Ten hours later you handed
down your decision reversing on a
technicality the judgment of the lower
court in the Lansing Iron case and
freezing out the small stockholders In
favor Of the insiders, as usual. Those,
Judge Bartelmy, are my facts!''
Bartelmy made a desperate effort to
retain his self control and to command
his ability to think clearly and effec-
lively in this dire emergency. At last
he spoke after infinitely scrutinizing
the accusing figure Of Brand before
him.
ITS easily explained, Mr. Brand"
he said in honeyed tones. Its a lie;
that is all it is. Your reporter led
Il was the reporter" exclaimed the
accuser in supremely contemptuous
manner, and as he spoke he wondered
and marveled that such man as the
betrayer, Bartelmy, could be the IA
Their OF such girl as Judith-Judith,
whom he was even now, he was con-
WINGED, putting away from his arms
and his love Tor all time.
The false Judge paled His mouth
became parched. Had he not leaned
axainst chair Tor support It l. likely