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namby.pam;,y got it, cried the ed.
itor. bending over the mouthpiece.
Come ID. Howard
Howard hurried into the room.
Compare your notes. boys" In
sirucfrd The managing editor.
They held the records side by side
and quickly glanced over them.
They are almost exactly the same. :
they exclaimed In unison.
A smile Of satisfaction spread over
Brands face.
.Ail right. Now chase back TO room
4. both Of you.'
The offer boy brought Brand card.
He took n. and as he glanced az II bis
eyes narrowed down into little sparks
81 light.
Hes on time" be murmured. VERY
well. Durkin." he ordered, SHOW him
In. and. Durkin. remember. don't let
any one else In under any circum-
stances"
A half minute later Judge Bartelmy
stood In the doorway. He nodded
briefly 70 Brand. and bis eyes swept
around the entire room before he step
ped IN. Slowly be proceeded in front
Of Brands desk.
Good evening. Judge" said the ed
itor.
Good evening. Mr.. Brand.-
let me take your things. I'll hang
them up" offered Brand. Just NJ Du.
puy had been. Bartelmy was In even.
Ing dress lie took on bis white KID
gloves and Put them III bis pocket and
then handed bis hat aud coat to the
editor. Brand opened the door Of 4
closet al the right hand side Of the
room and hung the judges things
therein. IIe closed the door. Bartel.
my stepped 10 the closet. opened the
door and peered sharply into its -four
corners. even fnmbling behind bis long
coat. 10 make sure that no witness was
lurking there 10 spy on him.
.Oh. that's the way you feelF' com
fnented Isrand -i'II show you over the
place. Bur you shouldn't worry
Bartpiny coughed neryousiy.
-One ran never be- too careful about
matters II this kind. Brand. should
think that you would have learned
that much by this time"
This n my 1rst sxpsrisncs Of this
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ne irsserrcd the point find appropriate
~ INC lead pencil words FOR reply.
Ghe wens ont Of the room.
Brand was impatient because Of the
precious tirne that had been wasted.
He mad work 70 do and little time In
which 90 do Il. and II was the most
important work be bad ever done In
HIS NE.
He sent the Office boy 10 bring the
two Reporters. Howard aud Jen.
Speaking 10 MIss stowe. the central"
- sbe Advances private telephone sys
rem. b. said: do not put anybody else
en this wire until you Dear from me.
no matter how long II takes Under
sssndg Connect this phvne With edi-
tDrIai room and have II connected
sptiI tell you. Now he sure about
this UNDERESTIMATE Again be repeated,
- Ia concerned the success Of bis en-
fire scheme. Don't break the connec-
sion -ntii tell you myself
The two reporters came 10.
Now. boys. understand what want
ron 10 do. You've got 10 take. word
for word. conversation I'm going 20
have here. 90 10 room 4. lou. Jeff.
take the receiver"
'.fes. sir E
And you. Howard. take the extern
sipi. Thus you will each hear what Is
sad kerp II glued 70 yoar best ear
and take down every wafd ynn hear
tonight between Judge Rarieimy and
~. TIE Judge viii sit III the chair at
fhe ri-lf ~ ~ desk wlll ~ II my
osvs rllaiv The telephone will thus be
mlisa tween Us. Whatever words
II - vii IL said aluiust direct.
y ssFf nluufhpieee " tIie phone.
Sow. yttg - what an going - d.
Braag t.tps lrad pencil from bis
pocket md bpgan proceeding which
tie tmo Reporters. accustomed ~ they
were In their business 10 ingenious
strategy. filled ii nrsf 10 understand
Then fhp abei0e dawned on them.
Brnnd taek the telephone receiver from
shs bvok. aid the uriai arm immedi-
steiy Strapped upward. establishing the
connectiaH Then be inserted the point
" tho isad PENCIL III the small aperture
snder tho little metal arm or hook and
deliberately broke II %. The tiny
wedge tlIs~ held ~ the hook Brand
now buns ~ The receiver. and the pen
Oh pusni irsF.nt.d the weight Of the
rw~isvg ituul tearing the book down
sssi treaking The connection. The con.
a4sssss was mads continuous without
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-fhipssv q IN my csn- you Will make
adsncx. memorandum
for me IN writing 10 ihHi effects ~
eeipf. so 70 speak,"
He pushed pad toward the man
aging editor.
"AII right-certainly." agreed Brand.
taking up d pen.
The judge began to congratulate
himself on the ease with which he was
handling the young man.
This ls--ah-more busInessiike.'' b.
said.
But Brand gave him another shock
when he sald:
-yes: I'll draw n up IN duplicate.
Each Of ~ viii keep n copy -signed."
Ab-ha-ha." The jmrist leaned
back and laughed. You're clever
lad. brand. Well. well. youth will IT,
served" He pushed the Irid away.
Brand glanced ri the clock fixed III
The wall opposite bInt
airs getting late. Judge" h. warned.
BarfeImy reached Into the inside
pocket II his evening dress eanf and
extracted ~ 0bIong package. Siippina
~ a rubber band that encIrclcd IL. h.
unwrappsd the yellow paper ard laid
before him 90 the managing editors
desk a neat xtnck N crisp new bank
Hills. MI III the $500 denomination.
Baftelmy Ninrted 10 cuunt the money,
hut he drslstfd and pushed the bills
over toward Brand
Count It, be said.
"You count II"
The Judge leaned forward and began
the task. Ills head was within four
Or Eve inches " the mouthpiece "
the telephone. lie picked up the bills.
one ut time. aud ~ be counted them
he laid them IN another pile.
"FIve hundred" Fl sail zone thru.
sand. fIfteen~two Thousand. twenty
flse-tbree thousand. birty.Gye--four
thousand. forfy.nye = Eve thousand
There n half o. H." he remarked.
.yes: thaf's $500" nssepted Brand.
asix thon~snd." said the judge. con-
finuInK with his tAsk-"seven thou.
sand. sevenfy.nve-eivssf thousand"
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NOvelized by
FREDERICK
R. TOOMBS
From the Great Play
of the Same Name
by Joseph Medill
Patterson and Har-
riet Ford. - ~
COPYRIGHT. 1903. by JOSEPH
hED.LL PATTERSON AND
HARRIET FORD.

the slightest Indication that such was
the case, Every word now spoken
within a reasonable distance of the
mouthpiece would be conveyed to the
telephone and the extension telephone
in editorial room 4. where Howard and
Jeff were to be stationed. They had
stenographers' pads with them. on
which they were each to take down
the conversation in shorthand.
This phone will be open all the time
that Bartelmy is here" announced
Brand. Go in there. Howard. and see
IL you can hear Jeff and me talking.
Sit over here. Jefr." He pointed to the
chair at his right. Howard went out.
Now. Jeff. take down this and take
down what you say to me-" continued
the editor.
Brand turned to Jeff and began to
talk in natural tone Of voice.
"Jeff. you know ] think the dog In
the moon was seven times too slow In
his journey through the paths Of men.
having lost 6.T49. 739. 2Il.4 $50 pounds In
his auto northward. Is that your
opinion?"
NO. not entirely. Hence and here
after we complain Of such miracu-
lous egotism Of generality and sole
cism Of peaceful garments and cold
thought"
Brand struck blow on the desk.
.On the contrary. it was unquestion-
able and with nasty justice. miscalled
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n rs PICTURE OF YoU IN STRIPES. JUDGE BARrELKY-

her persistency In the matter"
Brand drew his chair closer to the
desk-closer 70 the telephone.
@Let Us get to business" he said.
The judge went on talking about his
daughter.
she displays an unusual. I should
say an extraordinary. curiosity MS 10
my mission here" be said. my daugh.
ter would have made great cross ex-
aminer II she had been man."
Were wasting time. judge" Now
II was brand who was becoming I'm
patient.
Am I 10 understand that th9 pay
menr of this sum Bartelmy began.
Brand raised his voice 10 a high
pitch.
Ten thousand dollars be said.
Yes agreed Bartelmy cautiously.
IAN I 20 understand that if--ah--
wipes out Of your recollection NOT only
the incident Of which you were speak
Ing. but also as to- he paused.
Brand helped the would be briber TO
complete his sentence.
.You mean your secret interview last
nlght with Dupuy and the attorney for
the Lansing
The visitor raised his hand warning
~ nj Brands loud tones. a. though 10
counsel caution.
-Yes. yes"
Lansing Iron corporation7. contin-
ued Brand. bending close TO the fele-
phone.
YES WIN this sum. paid In hand.
induce you 70 forget-ah-not only that
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kind" said Brand.
"Of course 1t is" answered Bartel-
my. with a tinge Of sarcasm In his
voice. 1T always Is the 6rst time.
But you are assuredly very lucky In
deed. Brand. to do SO rery well at your
first try at-at"-
Come. look over the place. and lers
get through with it, put In the editor.
He crossed and locked thR door
through which the judge had entered.
Then be led his visitor over to the
door on the opposite side Of the room
opening into hallway which extend
ed TO various rooms. He pointed 10
the room directly across the hail. tits
quite dark. you see" he said. This
IL where a couple Of editorial writer's
sit. They go home nights. lucky dogs.
not being newspaper men," Bartelmy
was quick enough to catch the ironical
comment Of the busy managing editor
on the scholarly men who wrote the
opinions OF the paper. Brand drew
the Judge back into his Office aud lock
ed the door behind him.
Now we are alone. absolutely
Alone commented Brand significant
~. He led the way to bis desk and
pointed out TO the judge the chair at
the right hand side. Brand dropped
into his own chair. Have q seat.
judge" be said.
Judge Barteimy drew the chair In
dicated even closer to the managing
editors desk and seated himself In II.
He leaned forward toward Brand and
rested bis elbow on the desk. His
face was within ten or twelve inches
Of the telephone.
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In The Fourth Estate" the
effectiveness Of newspapers in
Jeoriessiy exposing political
and judicial corruption and the
safeguard they are to the public
are interestingly and convinc-
ingly set forth. A young, earnest
newspaper writer and editor is
the central figure, and his BAT
lies with a dishonest United
States Judge against big odds and
against the cunningly under
handed Vaccinations Of fhe low-
yer lobbyist Dupuy form one Of
the most valuable as we'll as
most entertaining pieces Of fic-
fion of the day. That the false
judges daughter. the reigning
beauty in The fashionable life of
. leading city should play q
sensational part in this gripping
story of strong honest men and
Of strong dishonest men. fight
ing each other in a war of dol
l0rs, evidences the romantic
possibilities of the narrative.
This is a story Of fodoy's
America. a fact story form ont of
Ue's book. dealing with the most
vital issues that confront every
one of us. Romance and hun1or
vie with stirring action for SUI
premocy in this instructive and
fascinating novel, which teaches
that the path of duty is the path
to love and happiness and that
n success, nobly won. lie re-
wards of greater and more LAST
ing value Than r. a triumph ig-
aobfy and more easily gained.
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I'D taken the final and extremely
@ disrastefuI plunge and had
come TO the office Of the Ad-
vance. waited for Brand 10 make the
opening remarks about the particular
object OF his visit.
Brand was waiting for the Judge u
do the same. IL was the bewspapsf
man who spoke first. after the rwo
had seated themselves. He was any
ious 10 get the matter over with m
quickly as possible. for be well knew
that. In spite Of all his precautions. af-
fairs In newspaper Office are 70 nm
certain that an interruption Of an IN.
expected nature might occur TO ruin
the entire plan.
MIR. Dupuy was here a short time
ago" be venfured.
Judge Bartelmy proceeded to en-
plain the appearance Of the lawyer lob
byist 10 the affair. While II was plain
to Brand that the judge had sent Du-
puy as q go-between so that II would
be impossible TO connect Barfeimy
with the payment Of any money as a
bride. the Jurist did not propose TO &C.
knowledge that such had been his land.
able purpose. He gave an entirely diff.
ferent reason.
-yes. know" he said. He found
me NJ the op.ra with ny daughter.
hoped. Mr.. Brand. that by allowing me
to act through him you would spav
me this last humiliation
Would IL not be safer for you II 10
third party knew Of your transaction
with mrT' suggested Brand.
The Judge pItied the colossal igno.
rance of this amateur In trirkery. Did
not he know that In the superior
spheres Of crooked practices u became
necessary TO employ third persons on
many occasions 10 put through mat.
tiers Of this sortf And be was a news.
paper man Of years Of experience too.
No. this peculiar young man would
never finish supplying the judge with
surprises: of that Bartelmy was po~I.
tive. Perhaps II might be 10 order 10
observe 10 this point that. while brand
Of course could not know that these
thoughts were passing through biz
visitors mind. be at the same time
would have been ready TO confess Thar
he WINS going 10 provide several mere
surprises FIR the jurist i;iit there arr
different varieties ~ surprises.
~Dupuy II IN my confidence Tho
Judge pronounced with m air u finai.
ity.
Hes not IN mine.. responded the
managing editor.
ayou'rc mistaken In him. ! know
him Intimately"
,"ch. the plfy ~ Il. exclaimed iirard
stliat yuu should De intimately re.
qualnied with such n man ~ Dupuyr'
BarteIny could NOT restrain d Narras.
Tic smile III the editors sneer 1T Dnpny.
"sir. Brand" be said quickly. "youf
moral reflections 1T this luncture In.
part d certain quaint bumor 70 the sit.
uatl0nr
~ am afraid that IA the trouble with
me. siy huln0r il nearly always unint
territorial Brand sighed ns though
sorry for himself.
The judge began 70 show signs 81
nervousness.
well. shall we get on with itT' the
editor asked him.
"Yes must reIoln my daughter.
she's waiting for me Of tht opera. She
was yery anxious that ! should not
come here tonight II was curious
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incident. but also
vario us other
matters Ia which
the A d va n CO
seems 10 have
taken exception
In the past r
Bra nd sank
back In bis chair
-you mean yo,l
want Ms 10 lef
up on yon all
around ?"
Precisely.
Then that's
understood. :
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and I'll give you
an interest In this
paper some day.
w ~, she " q .
in
That all mar
be- responded
Brand. rising to
end the converse
ton, but the Adj
vance doesn't is
sue passes to the
stage entrance
Sylvester's jaw
fell in his aston
ishneuf MT this
unexpected blow.
and after a mo-
rnenf. after vain
ly endeavoring TO
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1910-08-19
Death Of Mr., Bridges

M. S. Bridges died at his home
on Black Wednesday Of last
week, aged about so years. He
had been i'll for several months
with a complication Of diseases
His remains were taken to Bland
county for interment, Rev. j. L.
Guy conducting the funeral SER
vices.
Mr.. Bridges was born in Bland
and lived there until a few years
ago when he moved to Black
Lick. He was twice married
and the father Of twenty chill
dren, the majority Of whom sur
vive. He is also survived by
his widow. Constable FL. III.
Bridges Of this town is son.
He was a quiet, honest, and
inoffensive man aud had the re-
spect Of his neighbofs and
friends.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1910-08-19
Death OF DR.. w. w. Tarter

Our people were greatly shocked when
a telegram was received here last Fri
day announcing the death of DR.. Wyle
W. Tarter at Iron River Wisconsin.
His death was tragic, caused by the ex-
plosion of a cask OF alcohol A boy was
drawing some Of the liquid 10 4 drug
store when it became ignited An eff
fort was made by the druggist to roll
the barrel from the building. Or. Tar
ter was just entering the door when the
alcohol exploded enveloping him Ia a
mass of flames. He was burned horribly
about his legs, arms and body. He was
hurried to hospital at Ashland and
was thought TO bs resting easily when
he began to sink rapidly and died in a
short time, living only a about thirty
six hours after the accident.
The remains arrived here Monday ac-
companied by his brother, DR.. j. w.
Tartsr, who was with him at the time
of his death.
DIR. Tarter is survived by his mother
and three sisters; Misses Mary aud Lau-
rra and Mrs. A. A. Umberger, Of Texas
Also by two brothers; Dir. J W. Tarter,
of Wisconsin, and James Tarter, Of Tex
as.
He was in his 18th year, and was not
only we'll thought Of as physiciani bui
was most exemplary young man. Ths
family have the sympathy Of all our
eltigens.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1910-08-19

e. NJ. Davis and daughter,
Mrs. Hayes, attended the Pulas
ki Horse Show.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones, Of Rad
ford, spent Sunday with A. j..
Ryan and family.
Mrs. T. l.. Pickle and son, Tim
othy, of East Radford, are VISIT
ing Mrs. A. j. Ryan this week.
Joseph G.. Wood and Miss
Lettie Anderson, both of Max
Meadows, were married in Bris-
tol last Saturday.
There will be a meeting Of the
growers at the Hall, Saturday,
August 10th, at o'clock. All
are urged to attend this meetin g.
Mrs. T. L. Pickle and son,
Mrs. A. j. Ryan and grand
daughter, Allies Katherine
Vaught, spent the day Tuesday
with Rev. and Mrs. G.. Fl. Rhodes.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1910-08-19
Death Of Mps. Lambert.

Mrs. Fannie Lambert died very
suddenly Wednesday at her home
near town. She had been in bad
health for number Of years,
but her death was not expected
at that time. She was 81 years
of age.
Mrs. Lambert was the daugh-
ter Of the late Martin Stefey and
was married to Michael A. Lam
bert who survives her. She is
also survived by three daughters !;
Misses Carrie and Memphis Lam
bert and Mrs. Mack Neff; three
sisters, Mrs. I. n. Huddle, Mrs.
Lewis Heldreth, of Meadow View
and Mrs. Robt. Snavely Of Roam
|oke; one brother, M. G. Steffey
editor Of THE TIMES.
The funeral service will take
place today from the Lutheran
| church of which she is member
Mrs. Lambert was a Christian
lady, was a good wife aud moth
er, but owing to i'll health was
| of a retiring natrre.
The family have the sympa-
thy Of q wide circle Of friends.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1910-08-19
Fail Shoes at Hendricks.

fali onoes at idenurtcks.
All are most cordially invited
to attend.
If you need Plastering Laths
we have them. helms & Etter.
Miss Cora Hounshell was
shopping in town Saturday.
Go to Hendricks. quality and prices
right.
P. Fl. Ritter, Of Graham,
spent Sunday at J W. Wards.
j. w. Lantz has been appoint
ed postmaster at Cedar Springs.
For Cabhage Crates, see Jen
nings Produce Co. Prices right.
Miss Ruth Nye is visiting here
this week.
The biggest and best lot Of
axle greasein town Tarter.
John s. Nye is on a trip up
north this week.
Gold Grown Flour;none better
for sale by G. w. Davis.
Misses Stella and Clara Houn-
shell were visiting Miss lola
Cassell Saturday and Sunday.
Those new dutch and chanticler coll
lars at Hendricks are the thing.
The ladies Foreign missionary
society meets at Mrs. w. S. Lin
dsey's Thursday rs, at 80.
For crate nails call on w. S.
Lindsey. Prices right.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. Z. Guy are
at Wytheyille visiting Doan and
Kelley Dix's- family.
Miss Tilda Staley continues
very i'll, and not much hope for
her recovery.
Get pair Of those Invisible
Suspenders at Jennings, Netf u
Co.
ReyaJ. B. Greiner, of Marion,
was in town a short time Tues
day.
Otto It. Heldreth, Of Bristol
WAS a business visitor to Rural
Retreat Tuesday.
FOR SALE. "A few young
thoroughbred White Plymouth
Rock roosters. p. A. Tibbs.
John S. Nye Of Saltville was
visit 'ng his his sister, Mrs. Lee
Luttrell, last week.
Rev. A. t. Lowery will not
preach at New Bethel next Sun
day.
Misses Mary and Inez Prickett
returned Saturday from a delight
full visit to relatives and fl lends
in eastern Virginia.
Rev. G. w. Smith, Of Wythe-
vile will preach at Union Chap
pei Sunday morning at II
o'clock.
Remember that we can sell
you standard sewing machine
at q very low price with a ten
year guarantee. Gammons.
Misses Eva and Maggie Aker
who spent several weeks here,
have returned to their home at
Writ, Va.
Edgar P Copenhaver is attend
ing the lutheran Synod at Roa-
noke as delegate from Kimber-
ling.
Trunks. bags, suit cases. umbrellas,
rain coats for men and boys, gum boots
and overshoes; in fact general line at
Hendricks.
Mrs. w. e. Carrico, Of Wythe
vile arrived to day and will
spend a few days with her sister,
Mrs. Bert Lindamood.
GOOD COLT FOR SALE.
have q good colt, ready to wean,
that | wish to sell. Call on B.
+. Repass, north Of Kimberling
church.
Rev. NJ. Q. J. Kreps Of the
Lutheran Theological Seminary,
Columbia, S. G. will preach in
the Lutheran church Sunday Il
a m August 2lst.
Big stock of screen d oors an