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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-09
Half a
Chance
BY FREDERIC S. ISHAM,
Author Of THE Stroliers," d" "Un.
der the Rose" "The Lady
of the Mount" Etc.
Copyrights, 1909. by the Bobbs-
Merrill Company.

CHAPTER IA party of titled
passengers on ship bound for Aus
tralia visit section below decks"
where a gang of convicts sentenced
to deportation are confined. IL
The ship, the Lord Nelson, is
wrecked. A convict, the Frisco
Pet" jumps overheard with Jocelyn
Wray, a pretty little girl. III.-The
convict after returning the girl to
her friends is himself cast away
alone on a deserted island.
CHAPTER w. Years have
passed. Lord Ronsdale and other
members of the party wrecked on
the Lord Nelson, including Jocelyn
Wray, go to the criminal courts in
London to hear John Steele, a fa-
nous young lawyer try a case.
Steele and Jocelyn meet and form
a liking for each other.
CHAPTERS V and VI.-Lord
Ronsdale, who would marry Jocelyn.
forms a violent dislike for Steele.
Ronsdale had at the wreck of the
Lord Nelson prevented the rescue of
the Frisco Pet" by lifeboat.
CHAPTER VII.-Ronsdale is star
tied at the sight of a tattoo mark on
Steele's arm.
CHAPTER VIII.-Ronsdale puts
a detective, Gillett, on Steele's trail
to establish his identity. He is GER
tain Steele is the Frisco Pet"
Steele, none other than the Frisco
Pet" begins a hunt for Tom Rogers,
the only man who can establish his
innocence of the murder for which
he had been deported years before.
CHAPTER TX and X.-Steele Wis
its Strathorn House, where Jocelyn
Wray, Lord Ronsdale and others are
present. Steele, in love with the
girl, has recognized her as the one
he rescued at the wreck of the Lord
Nelson.
CHAPTER XI.-Ronsdale tries to
have Steele arrested at Strathorn
House. Steele reveals to Jocelyn
that he was once the Frisco Pet, q"
her rescurer.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-09
CHAPTER XII.
AN ANSWER.

TAHE girl made no motion to
obey, and the knocking was
repeated. Mechanically she
moved toward the threshold
"YesY' All the color had left her
face. "What-what is it,"
Don't mean to alarm you, my dear,
but Mr. Gillett thinks the convict
might be concealing himself some
where in the house; indeed. that it Is
quite likely. So we are making a little
tour of inspection"
H." she seemed to catch her breath
lit is really quite unnecessary. l have
been through them myself"
Might have known that" with an
attempt at jocoseness. But thought
we would make sure, Good night.
them! They went.
The man in the room stood notion
less now, his face like that Of statue
save for the light and life Of his eyes
THE other way would have been
preferable" he said.
What were you" she hesitated,
emphasized oversharpy the word
transported for?"
What does IL matterY
True. What did II matter to herr
He had been in prisons before. by his
own words.
Your name. of course, is not John
Steele; What was it
He looked at her = beyond. to
storm tossed ship golden haired
child. her curls In disorder, moving
with difficulty. yet clinging so stead
fastly to a small cage! His name!
1t may be he heard again the loud
pounding and shocking; held her once
more to his breast. felt the conhdlng
soft arms
what does 1t mnrtprT he repeated
She spoke mechunlrnll9 when
you found Yourself recognized why
did you come here--to Strathorn
House-incur the daugert'
"WhyY He still continued TO look
straight before him. Because you
were here,'
II = she trembled.
"oh. you need lot fear! quickly
"You" bitter smile crossed his race
"And nowr' his voice sounded harsh
tense, and he stepped toward the bal
cony.
His words. the abrupt action wha'
II portended. aroused her.
mo. nor The exclamation broke
from her involuntarily, "There-there
may be a safer way! Watt BTigh'
spots of color now tinted her cheeks
She went quickly toward the door sh'
had left She listened, turned the Key
then. opening the door. stepped hastily
out into the hall.
Whatever her purpose. only lhe Nv
sire 10 act quickly, 10 have done WIN
an intolerable situation. moved MN
Once more he looked toward the WIN
dow through which he had entered
First, however, before going he De
thought himself of sOmething-an an
swer to one of her questions. shF
should find the answer after he was
gone, His fingers thrust themselves
into breast pocket He took out
small object wrapped IN velvet Al
instant his eyes rested upon II; then
STOPPING. be picked up the biz OF la''
handkerchief from the door ana,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-09
lTo be Continued. }

No woman should be allowed 20
teach who is not very beautiful, at
least inside There Is nothing soaks
into a life the way real beauty does
st Louis Globe-Dispatch
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-09

his belongings What then7 HaG
Jocelyn Wray ordered them sent on
with Captain Forsythe's boxes and
bags In order that they might be less
likely to fall into the hands Of the
police?'
Here you are SIR" The servant had
entered and re-entered. had set the Ia
BILE without the man in the armchair
being conscious of his coming and go
ing. Remembered my master invit-
ing you once when you were here 10
pitch your camp at Rosemary villa
any time you should be after yearn-
ing for that quletood essential for lit
erary composition and 10 windin' up
the campaign on your book. SO when
| saw your luggage
Exactly" II was curious the man
should have spoken thus. should have
Steele had had In mind himself TO ut
ter to show pretezt for his 100 abrupt
appearance. Bul now
AS he ate mechanically. but with the
zest Of one who had iOng tasted, John
Steele listened. again a vehicle went
by; then another
John Steele rose with an effort. No.
there was nothing more he required
except rest! Which room would he
prefer. he was asked when he found
himself on the upper landing. The
man had put his things In a front
chamber. but the back one was larger
John Steele forced himself 10 consider
He even inspected both Of the rooms.
That on the front door had one win
dow facing the row: the second cham
Der looked out over a rear wall sep
arating the vegetable garden Of Rose
mary villa rom the shrub adorned
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-09

The sum OF s2.5OO,OOO is now 20
be spent on irrigation works west of
Bagdad, as a part Of the stupendous
S8O,0OO.OOO scheme planned for
Meaopotamia.- Exchange.
Spread the truth from pole TO
Addison.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-09

the several rooms. Having apparent
y made there the necessary examinu
tion. he walked over and tried the
door Of John Steele's room.
This rooms occupied by a visitor
interpoSed the servant. "and he's asleep
now He wouldn't thank you for the
disturbing of his repose"
IAN riehI. I'll not wake him. Don't
lind the leak | was looking for VIII
drop IN again"
John Steele. pushing back the blinds
a little, looked out OF his room. The
mau who had reached the front Of the
place glanced back His gaze at that
instant. meeting the others. seemed to
betray momentary eagerness. Quick
iy Steele turned away, No doubt now
fingered in his mind as to the purpose
OF the visit.
CHAPTER XIII
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-09

~TEELE mounted the stairs TO
- the attic. From the high win
= dow there be could see. around
a curve In the row, a lettering
figure. Quickly coming down TO the
second story. be began cautiously Ia
examine from the windows the situa-
tion Of the house In relation 10 ad-
Joining grounds and nelghboring dwell
ings.
TO the right the top of the high
wall shone with the customary broken
bits of glass: the rear defenses glisten-
ed also In formidable fashion lie
noted. however, several places where
this safeguard against unwonted In
Yaslon showed signs of deterioration
In one or TWO spots the Jagged frug.
ments had been broken or had fallen
of. These slight breaks IN the con.
tinulty Of irregular menacing glass
bits he fixed in mind by certain
shrub or tree. Against the rear wall.
which was Of considerable height
leaned bis neighbors low conserya-
tory. almost spanning II from side to
side.
"sure. sir. don't know whether it's
breakfast or supper that's waiting for
you" Captain Forsythe's man had
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-20
bic Schools May Adopt Soccer Game; Fans Boos
RACING MEN BEGIN
TRAINING THIS WEEK
Saucer Track viii Be Repaired
for the Riders; Lawson
Will Rest.

Manager Heagren OF the Salt Palace BIZ
cycle track announces that the track Will
be repaired the present week and put
IN shape for the riders to commence
training. Upon inspection IL was found
that a new running board must be put
In The present cement running board
has dropped as much as six inches I'm
places below the inner edge Of the track.
The track surface is in excellent condI-
ton and needs no repairing. New chairs
VIII take the place OF the present old
ones In the grand stand. and with a
little needed repair work on other parts
Of the track the famous saucer will be
once moro IN condition for a seasons
racing
All the bicycle riders will commence
training the present week, Iver Lawson
Is already in good physical condition,
having just completed a season OF east
ern winter riding, and he says that he
VIII take a short rest before commencing
work here for the coming year Several
OF the men have been riding on the road
ana are prepared to begin training on the
track
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-20
UTAH BASEBALL
LEAGUE SURE CO
Three Teams Are Now Raising
Money for Seasons
Forfeit.
EFFORTS BEING MADE
TO SECURE FOURTH TEAM
League Officials viii Be Elected
in April to Govern
Sport.

Notwithstanding the fact that little
has been said regarding the Utah State
Baseball league, it is now an assured
fact that such an organization will ex-
ist and not less than four first class
baseball teams will make up the league.
Clubs desiring to become members must
have their bids in before April /, at
which time the committee on organ
ization will meet and elect the league
officers. John l.. TobiD, chairman of
the committee, is slated for the presi-
dency and will no doubt be unanimously
elected,
The Murray fans are enthusiastic
over the proposed league with Mayor
Phil Bintz in the front ranks, and
everything points to a good team for
the smelter city.
Ogden will dig up some of the old
Lobsters with Gimlin as chief adviser.
That Gimlin will have good team
there need be no fear, and he has no
doubt already lined up a prospective
team for the season.
Salt Lake City will furnish one team
and probably two. This matter has not
been definitely settled, but action will
be taken probably the present week.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-20
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MAY PLAY SOCCER
Salt Lake Teams to Give Exhibi-
items on the School
Campuses.
GRANITE HIGH SCHOOL
TO SEE GAME SATURDAY
Soccer Boosters Club Puts Out
Two Fast Teams for
Season.

Soccer football may be played by the
students Of the Salt Lake public schools
next fall II present calculations do not
mlscarry. The Soccer Boosters club
has organized two teams, which are to
give exhibitions on the campus Of each
school, showing how the game is played.
The first trial Will be made next Satur-
day afternoon on the Granite high
school campus, time for the game to be
called being > O'Clock.
1t is said that the small BOYS could
play this game without fear of being
injured seriously and that they would
enjoy the sport equally as well as tho
great American game, which has been
prohibited at the public schools
At meeting of the soccer players
Saturday night, w. II. AnsaIl was elect
ed captain for the Whites, and Alex.
Adamson vice captain For'the Blues.
Fred Bramley and John Chapman were
elected. -
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-20
NO HARNESS RACING
FOR A LONG TIME
HOrsemen Will Petition City
Council for Speedway at
Liberty Park.

The Salt Lake Driving club Will hold
an open meeting next Thursday evening
in room 532. Judge building, for the pur
pose OF creating interest In harness
racing The sport has been sadly neg
lected since the days - .he Gentlemen s
Driving club. or which Mayor John ;.
Bransford was then manager and F. l..
Schetski, secretary. The races were run
purely for sport. and the season closed
several promoters got busy and offered
driving club thought II was worth. and,
gave UP the game. Their action put the
driving club out OF existence, Others tried
TO keep the game going the following sea-
sons, but each attempt proved failure.
until finally no one would take a chance.
with the result that the harness horse
men have had no racing of late years ex-
cept at the Utah State fair.
James Devine. one OF the most enthus-
astlc horsemen. says there is just as
much interest IN the harness horse at
the present time as ever Devine says
that the horsemen are anxious to give
weekly Saturday matinee meetings under
the auspices of the Salt Lake Driving
club. OF which he is secretary.
The club Will submit a written petition
TO the city council at its meeting Monday
night, asking for a speedway at Liberty
park. Lower Main street. which was set
aside several years ago AS a speedway,
cannot now be used, and the hoscmcn
have no place TO enjoy their evening
driving.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-20
PRESIDENT CONDRON WILL
DEMAND CLEAN RACING

a gang of workmcn will be set 10
present week in making the necessary
improvements and repairs for the COM
Ing spring meeting. An inspection OF
the track shows IL to be much firmer
than last year. and consequently II will
be much faster the coming season and
all state records will no doubt be broken
before the close of the meeting.
President Condron says that not any
OF the directors or officials OF the track
will OWN any of the horses. and every
effort viii be made to strictly enforce
the Jockey club rules. Condron says
that he will not stand for any crooked
racing and II the track cannot flourish
on clean sport he Will he the first one
TO Withdraw his support.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-20
SPALDING'S BASEBALL,
GUIDE IS COMPLETE

The thirty-fourth annual issue OF
Spalding's Baseball Guide, which is rec
ters pertaining to the national game, has
made It's appearance for 1910, and in
size and variety OF contents surpasses
all previous numbers.
The editor. John b. Foster of New
York who succeeded the late Henry
Chadwick: The Father of Baseball"
interesting book. the leading feature OF
the guide this year being a symposium
OF the views OF the leading baseball
writer's OF the country on the method
OF accrediting pitchers with the winning
OF losing OF game and whether some
standard form should be devised TO aid
the scorers in their work. Naturally
the suggestions are diversified and are
all interesting.
The chapter of editorial comment is
pithy and embraces matters Of interest
the reader, while the other subjects in
the book. outside OF the portions directly
connected with the actual reviews and
forecasts. are various and interesting.
and make the guide uneXcelled as a year
book OF the game,
One subject that will cause unlimited
interest in the major leagues circuits Is
| an Illustrated chapter on the writer's who
report the game for the daily press in
their respective cities. being the first
time that such recognition has ever been
low the doings OF the great national
sport throughout the year. AS practi-
cally all of them are members OF the
Baseball Writers association. a short his
tory of that organization is given.
President Tafts visit TO the Chicago
New York game last June Is chronicled
also remarkable prophecy OF A. C.
Spalding in relation to the growth of
baseball, which has been fulfilled even
sooner than he anticipated. A brief BIZ
oeraphy OF the new National League
president. Thomas j, Lynch. is given.
Other subjects embrace an account of
| the recent trip of the University OF Wis
consin team TO Japan. how the game is
progressing In Australia, organized base
! ball in the public schools OF the United
States. attendance in 1909. an account Of
! the ceremonies at the unveiling OF the
| Chadwick monument in 1909. and short
biographies of the notable dead OF 1909.
namely, the late President Pulllam of
the National league. George q. Dovey.
late president OF the Boston National
League club and Israel w, Durham.
who was president of the Philadelphia
National League club at the time OF his
! death.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-20
NEW FISH HATCHERY
FOR SEWER COUNTY

Upon his return from Richheld, Sat-
urday. State Fish and Game Commis-
sloner Fred w. Chambers announced that
the site for state fish hatchery No. g.
which was considered about SIX months
ago, had been decided upon as the best
spot and that the hatchery will be
erected as soon as possible. The site
lies about three miles east of Richfield:
Seyier county, and is in an ideal location
for the hatchery. according to Mr..
Chambers. There is plenty of water and
other necessary facilities,
The hatchery Will have q capacity of
! 900 900 fry Twenty thousand rainbow
and eastern brook trout fry have already
been planted in the streams of Sewer
county. Al Dragon. Utah. near the line
OF the Denver & Rio Grande railroad
Commissioner Chambers says 100000
trout fry have been planted.
Chief Deputy Brig Madscn, Superin-
tcndent of the state fish hatchery at
SprlngvilIe. was in the city Saturday.
and said that work OF beautifying the
steadily.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-20
GREEN SEAL Wins
FLORIDA HANDICAP
Butwell Loses Head in Jam, and
Rides Race Like an Ap-
prentice.
BY Associated Press.


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. March l9.-The
Florida Special handicap. which carried
a money consideration Of $4,000. was won
today by Green Seal from the st. James
stable. which was also represented by
Woolwinder Ganz. on the winner dis
played superior horsemanshlp and won
with something to spare.
Jockey Butwell gave poor exhibition
Of riding on Fauntleroy, the fayorte.
Caught in a jam at the start. this sup
posedly skillful rider completely lost his
head and was knocked about the entire
journey. Summary.
First race, four and half furlongs-
Elanetta 10 L. won; Sir Kearney, I2 TO
l. second; Picoata. Q 10 2. third. Time,
30 d-5 seconds,
Second race. seven furlongs-Foreguard
TO ., won; NJ. J. Whelan, 90 to l, sec
1:2s 2-5.
Third race. six furlongs, purse--Pan-
toulle. to 2. won; NeaIon, even, second
Jack Parker 10 /, third, Time. I'll 4-5.
Fourth race, mile and n quarter-Green
Seal TO /. won; Sotemla, to J. second
Taboo. Z to !, third. Time. 2;05 3-j.
Fifth race. seven furlongs-Dander, IL
TO D. won: Boscrrian. Z 10 /. second. Sill
verin. 3 TO /, third. Time, 127 40,
Sixth race, six furlongs-Strike Out,
Z To 10, won: Ida D., TO 1, second. st
Jeanne to /. third. Time. 1,12 20.
Seventh race, mile and one-slxteenth-
Ardri, IL 10 D. won: Hans, to ., second
Otio, to /, third. Time, 1;d6 1-5.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-20
MANY ENTRIES RECEIVED
FOR WRESTLING TOURNEY

The annual state wrestling tournament
will be held next Friday and Saturday
evenings at the Y NJ. c, A.. and all the
best men in the state have already en-
tered for the championships for the re,
spectivc weights Mike Yol<cl says that
he is now confident of securing Afty
entries. The tournament Will be held
under the direction OF Yokel and Physica!
Director @. V. Ginrich of the \. NJ. g.
A. Those who have already entered for
the contests arc members OF the y. NJ
9. A.. and others arc from Provo. Park
City. Ogden and Logan
From the Y NJ G. 4. wrestlers YolSel
expects TO pick n wrestling team that
will beat any in the west, and is willing
to meet the fast wrestlers OF the Multi
nounah club OF Portland.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-20
THREE BEDWELL HORSES
BRING HOME THE MONEY
BY Associated Press


OAKLAND. Cal. March 1a-The col
at Emeryville today. three horses from
the stable finishing in front Right Easy
won the Woodland handicap, while Bed
well secured purses with Lord Clinton
greater part OF the afternoon and the
track was muddy.
First race, futurlty course-Paul Cliff
ford, 105 CBoren, o 10 /. won; Rosamo
l04 (Page). to 2. third. Time. 1:O2
Beda, Sanest, Banorella. Pml1in. Ge-
nova FL MolIno. Combury and Titus IL,
| finished as named.
Second race. futurity course-Lord
Clinton. ,95 (Martin(, 8 to |, won: Miss
Beau Man. 109 (Taylo), 10 to /. third.
| Time, III 2-5. Novgorod Arthur Hy-
man. Madeline Musgrave and Cymbal
| finished as named
lI5 (Vosper). 4 to |. won; Thistle Belle,
| l04 (Page). Is to 3 second: Servicence
96 (Scldenl. Z TO !, third. Time. liza 4-5,
Goldhnn. DR.. Dougherty. Duke OF Milan.
CaIopus, Tillinghast and Gilbert Rose
| finished as named.
Fourth race. one mile-woodland han
dicap-Right Easy. 10i (Thomas) IL 10
10. won; Phil Mohr. % (Seldenl TO
?. second: orbicular, 1o5 (Ricel, IS to o.
third. Time, 1:42, Edwin T. Fryer also
ran.
Fifth race. mile and seventy yards
Keep Moving. l09 (Page), to 2: won:
Colonel Jack. l05 (Martn). 1S TO o. Sec
ond: Inclement rs (Mentry). 10 J.,
| finished as named.
Sixth race. five and, half furlongs-
! John II. Sheehan. liz tWllliams). even,
won; Myles O'ConnelI. 90 (Seldenl, Z TO
third, Time, l .O7 40. PreJuclo. Fern
| J., and Sepuyeda also ran.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-20
TAMPA RACE TRACK
WILL CLOSE MONDAY
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
TAMPA, Fla. March 19-The feature
OF the card today was the fourth race, a
seven furlong event, in which the odds
on choice. Norman, was defeated by Lois
Cavanaugh, an outsider.
The meeting closes Monday.
Summary;
First race five furongs-Michael Beck.
> to /, won; Scotch Lass. . to l, second I,
Trappe, TO l. third. Time. LOB 2-5,
Second race. five and a half furlongs-
Percy Taylor, to 5. won, Alberta H., 4
to l. second; Sallie Savage. G to l, third.
Time. Ill 3-5.
Third race, six furlongs-CarondoIct. 2
TO l. won; Morpeth, 10 TO /, second,
Fleming. to /. third Time: liz 2-5
anaugh. to /. won; Norman. 3 TO 8,
second: Bobbin Cook. to !, third. Time,
1885.
Fifth race. seven furlongs-Nebulus. 8
to /. won: Red EIussar, to /. second;
Cobmosa, 10 TO l: third. Time, 1:32 2-5.
Sixth race, mile and seventy yards-San
Primo. il to 10, won. Dunyegan, 6 to 5,
second; The Clown. 3 to ]. third. Time,
l ,02 35.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-20
CONSUL BAKER ADVOCATES
AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL.
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. March 19-Football as
II is played In Australia is not DANCE rouS.
IS of great athletic benefit and an accI-
dent Is a rare occurrence, says Consul
Baker at Hobart in an account OF
game which he sends to the bureau OF
manufactures
The Australian game. devised TO get
rid of accidents. the consul says, re-
quires a field oval in shape and at least
$50 yards from one goal post 10 the
other. The players at the start are
ranged along the edges Of the field. down
10 the center.
As the science OF the game is to keer
the combined method OF play open the
game never closes up. and the teams
never meet in personal struggle. II is
not allowable To trip "A man. put arms
around his neck or otherwise cndanger
him, The ball can be taken from man
only by Knocking IL from his hand
The game has been we'll established I'm
Australia TO the exclusion Of the old style
forty thousand persons attend the games
at Melbourne.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-20
Pal Moore Injured.
Shotgun and Rifle.

The members OF the Salt Lake Gun
club and the Salt Lake Rifle CLUB Will
Mold their weekly shoots at the traps and
Lille range. respectively. today. the shoot
ing starting at 1890 A large crowd OF
the trap boys will be on hand to try
out their 20-gaugc guns rms smal
Gnrad pun has made "A hit with the shoot :
ers and from present appearances 1t will
he used by many next fan for duck shoot
ing. Wallace BransfoTd and Jack sharp
wTo nsed the small bore last fall iol
ducks sny that they could not tell any
difference la the shooting qualities from
the larger bore. They hit the birds. kill
inc Them with their 20-gauge. guns as
weJ1 as they previously had done with
their lg-gauges.