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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-10

nocence. But the faith OF the girl was
not entirely shaken. She knew that
this unfortunate young man would
surely straighten out everything in
the end bow could any one with so
gracious and winning smile and with
such adora BILE eyes ever have commit
ted crime greater than the pillage of
his grandmother's jam closet. Yes,
he was the victim of some strangely
terrible plot. of heinous Vaccinations
like those Of the French revolution or
of the Spanish inquisition.
The lieutenant governor continued to
press Valentine.
But once convicted" he went on,
1T seems to me that you would have
made an application for a new trial"
My lawyer is working on that now,
SIR"
Rose Lane pressed her uncle's hand
and looked pleadingly at the state Of
fetal as though supplicating his fur
Their aid for the prisoner. The lieu
tenant governor was responsive to the
fair young girls influence, and after
a pause he spoke the words that were
to fill with new hope the tortured
soul of Jimmy Valentine.
"Tell your lawyer to apply for
pardon. promise you he shall have
every possible assistance In his effort
to secure it,
THANK you, sir; thank you," MUIR
INJURED the prisoner gratefully, but his
eyes turned involuntarily to those of
the girl, who he we'll knew was really
responsible for his new opportunity.
And you can thank my niece, too,"
added Fay.
II thank her most deeply"
That's ALL" said Fay, moving away
and reckoning to Rose.
Valentine started as though to 60
through the door leading to the cell
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-10

BL1SkEY DAVIS RAISED THE CHECh III
$50, 900.
give his visitors their wish, as Fay
seemed greatly interested. He would
show them his Prize exhibit. In spite
Of belief that WAS taking strong
hold on his brain he would take
chance on displaying the unique abili-
ties Of No. 1850.
He well knew what to do should
complications enaue. There were dark
cells in Sing Sing for convicts the
warden could decide to be unruly.
These were damp. dark cells below
The level Of the rushing river. relics
IF years when the state had little
money and little thought for those
held to have broken its laws. There
were cells with "straitjackets," where
man coulf be truSSed up with straps
fixed to the walls. like Il sucking pig
in market window. only his toes
touching the floor. Anyway No. 1889
was already discredited.
"Get Valentinew he grufiy said to
Smith. well, governor" he contin-
ued in q more amiable tone, I'll give
you and the ladies a romantic type.
He's not a poet. but he is doing ten
years here for opening a bank safe
without tools or the combination, sim
ply by sense Of touch. There Is some
poetry in that"
"Impossiblew commented Fay.
"Well, the bank safe was opened
and the money stolen. and his pal
peached."
The door at the right Of the office
leading in from the corridors of cells
opened. In came Smith. followed by
young man whose convicts garb
could not overshadow the intelligence
that showed in his ashen face. Clear
" the prison air was working its
baneful penalty on him with more sue
cess than usual in the case Of men
who entered the institution in good
health Vaguely conscious that there
were visitors present, No. 1889 stood
before the warden with his eyes d.
rected toward the floor. His Shout
ders were square, he was Of good
height. with figure which yet bore
indications that he had been athletic
in his free days. When he had en-
tered the room the lieutenant gov
ernor had noticed that the convict
walked with free, manly stride, hav-
ing no semblance to the shutting pris-
on SLOUGH Of his fellow inmates.
Permit me-" Handler addressed his
visitors, with an elaborate gesture,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-10
SYNOPSIS.

Warden Handler Of Sing Sing prison
and Detective George Doyle endeavor to
prevail on Bill Avery. released prisoner,
to search out information against for
mer pal" a young convict known as
Jimmy Valentine. Avery refuses. and
Doyle and Handler threaten to attack
him. Valentine had a trick OF opening
safes solely by the sense of touch
Avery goes. Lieutenant Governor Fay,
his beautiful niece. Rose Lane. and two
women workers in rescue mission visit
the prison.
Warden Handler hears Rose Lane tell
how she was rescued from a th'"t on a
train. and he is amazed At c'.hrldence
Never into the young girls face
came an expression of mingled sweet
ness and regret. The womun's ques-
ton semed to revive in her the mem
cries of voice and face and man
ner and a personality which somehow
she had never been quite able to for
get.
1--WE sat and talked for few min
utes," she finally went on. HE told
me that there were reasons why he
could not let me know who he was
and that he could never see me again,
though l wanted him to meet my fami-
" to receive their thanks for what he
had done. He was very nervous, but
he had amazing strength for one Of
his build, as his handling Of that ruff
fan showed. When he shook hands
with me l noticed that his hands were
very white and smooth and sensitive
The warden was now leaning over
his desk, intent on the girls words.
'I noticed that he had the habit of
frequently pressing one hand nervous
ly into the other, and
HE was tall, and he had blond hair"
interjected the warden.
The girl gazed at Handler In open
mouthed establishment.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-10

Ito present Mr.. Jimmy Valentine.
He's put more time locks ON the re-
tired list than any three men in the
whole place, and when it comes to
the fancy getaway only crosseyed
copper can keep tabs on him."
The warden's picturesque introduc
ton was lost on Rose Lane. She
caught glimpse Of the face Of the
man in felons stripes. She leaned to
one side to make certain. Yes; now
she could not possibly be mistaken.
She extended her hand systematically
and clutched the lieutenant governors
arm.
Uncle, uncle" she said chokingly.
ut is her
whats the matter, child?" was
Fay's anxious response.
THAT is the man who saved mew
the excited young girl gasped. THAT
Is the man. who threw the burglar
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-10

THE LADIES OF THE GATE OF HOPE So
CIETY AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FAY.
After ALL" he said, 81 think will
talk to you"
Handler did not approve Of the turn
events had taken.
"Oh, you will talk. will your he
said threateningly to the prisoner.
Valentine was aware of the mean
ing of the warden's sinister tones. He
had been an unwilling eyewitness on
more than one occasion to the yenge-
ance wreaked by the official on help
less prisoners who had aired their
troubles or their experiences or those
of fellow prisoners to the visitors from
the outside world.
"You can't brighten me, warden" he
announced defantly. Il know | am
taking a chance when / talk to an
outsider, but"-and the fash that re-
vealed in him the strong mans daunt-
less spirit came into his eyes-"pll
take that chance and all others for the
one chance l have here to speak for
myself-for my liberty"
The warden, approaching the fulfill
ty as we'll as the lack Of wisdom in
attempting anything further In the
lieutenant governors presence, sub
sized
Fay turned to his niece.
Rose, are you sure this is the
man." he said in low tones.
The girl unhesitatingly stepped to-
ward the convict. -
"Mr Valentine, have you ever seen
me beforeY she asked.
EYES," replied No. 1889 without a
falter.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-10

Y WARDEN HANDLER, regret
IA ting that he had given his
WV visitors an indication that he
believed he had RECOGNIZED
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-10
"Cari you tell me wGeref"

Can you tell me where?"
yves" Ee directed his eyes Sig
nifcantlr toward the warden.
The lieutenant governor caught the
suggestion and said:
warden. might ask that this man,
my niece and l be left alone for a
moment?"
"Why?
81 have asked a favor Of you, Mr..
Handler. will be responsible for
your prisoner. and the ladies will par
don me. | know"
"Oh. certainly" spoke Mrs. Moore
and Mrs. Webster simultaneously and
walked out of the room.
But Handler was not so quietly dis
posed Of He snapped at Fay:
valentine will tell straight story.
barring few facts He was u crook;
had part of the coin stolen. II you
can jump that pardon him." The
warden leaned forward and leered
into toe prisoners face. saying, IF
you try to make a sucker Of me you'i!
get yours"
Handler strobe hastily out into one
Of the corridors Of cells.
Rose again addressed the convict.
where did you see me before"
"On the New York Central train be-
tween Buffalo and Rochester on the
9Th of June two years ago. You were
alone in the parlor car. came in and
saw a man sitting on the arm Of your
chair. You were pale and frightened.
| pulled him away and took him into
the smoking compartment. He came
back again. and l moment later
heard you scream. came III. and he
attacked ME. hip locked him and
threw him through the window.
Rose extended him her hand. which
he eagerly graspcd.
"And then after you threw the man
through the window" ASKED Fay,
will YOU not tell me what you did,
Mr.. Valentine?"
81 was afraid might have killed
the man, so | left the train by the
wrong side ut the next station
He was badly hurt-died later. did
he not?'
"Yes. sir
"yyas he friend of yours"
mo. sir"
Ever see him before:'
"No, sir"
"But he confessed that he was your
partner in robbing the bank-why!
Likely because threw him from
the train"
How did you come by the money
identified as having been stolen from
the bank?'
Valentine paused a moment before
his reply.
81 won it of him playing whist on
the train just before the row.
as Valentine your name?"
mo. sir"
"Then how did he know you as VAL
entine?'
"He asked my name while we were
playing cards. and as l thought IL
none of his business l told him Val
entine."
what is your businessT'
81 was originally an expert ac-
countant: then | became an expert
with the Globe Safe company"
"Tel me. did you give this evidence
at the trial?"
mo, sir"
"Why not?"
1.-THE man who confessed had died.
If | had told this story they would
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-10

TESrlNGLY.
:srhatll do. Valentine" interje~ted
the warden.
"One moment. Mr.. Handler" said
Fay, raising his hand. You were
about to say. Valentine|
Nothing. sir
81 want you to talk"
81 would rather not"
Rose Lane had risen from her chair.
She advanced and grasped her I'M
cIe-s arm. She turned her eyes plead
ingly toward his.
at might mean your pardon" said
Fay. stroking fondly the brown hair
that crowned the girls head.
My pardon?" exclaimed Valentine.
"Yes. | am the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
of the state Perhaps l will intercede
for you"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-10
CHAPTER w.

Y ALENTINE'S face revealed the
thrill of surprise that shot
! through him as he learned
that the man before him was
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-10

Y 7 ALENTINE'S face revealed the
thrill of surprise that shot
" through him as he learned
that the man before him was
no less Il parsonage than the lieutenant
governor of the state. And he might
intercede for him: he might ask the
governor for pardon. AT the same
time Valentine was not insensible of
the important part the girl at the state
officials side had played in bringing
about his change of fortune. She mad
called her uncles attention to him and
had evidenced keen interest in him.
He would never forget that.
She stood now at the lieutenant gov
errors side. uncertain as TO exactly
what attitude she should maintain to-
ward the young man in prison stripes
who stood before her uncle and to
whom she owed lifelong debt of graf
itude.
1t was most embarrassing indeed,
she concluded. She wondered what
rule of etiquette applied i'll the case
Of girl of eighteen who desired TO
enter into conversation with u con-
ricted safe breaker The flush In her
cheeks mounted to her forehead. and
into her soft brown eyes came the
dancing, changing lights that were
telltales of her impulSive temperament.
Jimmy Valentine, conscious Of the
girls delicate beauty and noticing that
he still seemed to be the especial OBJ
iect of her attention. found difficulty in
preserving an even demeanor. Finally.
however, he secured firm grip on
himself and preserved a calm. undis-
turbed bearing with which even the
watchful warden himself could find no
fault. He addressed the lieutenant
governor.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-10
Farm for Sale.

Three hundred acres near Lynch
burg, Va. Or will trade or put in
on part payment on grazing farm.
All stock, machinery, grain and
furniture in a new, groom house
included. JIG. Bishop,
1-27-4ts. Greensboro, N. c..
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-10

State Normal School, Harrisonburg.
For the professional training of teachers Courses lead
to State Certificates Location unsurpassed Modern
equipment 2O9 students first session. TUITION FREE.
SIPS COVERS ALL NECESSARY LIVING EXPENSES
FOR THE YEAR. Second Year begins September 2th.
Send for Catalogue.
JULIAN A. BURRUSS, President,
Harrsonburg, Va
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-02-10

corridor where Handler was pacing
restlessly up and down. Suddenly the
prisoner reconsidered. He took a step
toward the girl, who stood watching
him with an expression of pity in her
eyes. He bent over as though to grasp
her hand; then with a stoical effort he
mastered himself and Strengthened
back. .
ITO BE CONTINUED.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-29
MEMPHIS SCENE OF
TRAIN HOLD UP
Two Masked Men Board Mail Car.
Force Eight Clerks to Give
Up Mail Pouch and Then
Disappear.

Memphis, Tenn, June 22.-IIlinois
Central northbound passenger train
which left Memphis at 8 O'clock,
was held up in Wolf river bottoms
at 9:f5 o'clock last night by three
unknown men, who boarded the
mail car and forced the mail clerk
at pistols points to surrender the
registered mail pouch. The bandits,
all heavily masked, Their left the
train and made good their escape
in the darkness.
No effort was made by the rob-
bers to rob the passengers on the
train and the whole thing was over
before they were aware anything out
of the ordinary had happened. The
authorities of Memphis and Shelby
county were appraised of the hold
up and a dragnet has been ordered
thrown around the entire section
in which the robbery occurred.
Bloodhounds were put on the trail
at midnight and the robbers traced
some distance, but thus far they
have eluded the posses in pursuit.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-29
ELKINS A TAXDODGER?
The Trustees of the Ex-senator
Sued for Over a Million Dollars
by West Virginia.

Elkins, w. Va, June PA motion
for judgment against the Davis
Trust Company, former Senator
Davis Elkins and +. S. Elkins, Jr as
executors of the last will and tes-
lament of the late United States
Senator S. b. Elkins, has been filed
by Prosecuting Attorney II. G,
Kump. The motion alleges that
Senator Elkins was defaultine
taxpayer and that he has forfeited
to the state of West Virginia the
sum of S375,043.40 in the year 1909
$297,773 in the year 1910, and by his
executors $34f $1,000 in the year 1911
making in all, with interest. 81 ,087,
697.90, which the prosecutor claims
must be paid over to the state OF
West Virginia by the executors for
the senator's failure to properly list
his property for taxation.
The state alleges that tue iat late
Senator Elkins failed to give the
assessing officer a true list of all
his property which should be as
sessed in Randolph county.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-29
RAIN IS GENERAL
THROUGHOUT STATE
Precipitation Has Not Been Suf-
ficient, but All Crops Have
Been Benefited, Especially
Late Corn.

Little Rock, June 2t.-Reports
show that rains continue TO fall
throughout the state, but that the
precipitation has not been sufficient.
Corn in many places has been
saved, while showers came in time
to aid cotton. In almost all instanc-
es farmers have taken advantage of
the long dry spell to thoroughly
clean their crops, and they were in
good condition to receive the rain.
Reports show further that crops
cultivated on scientific principles
have stood the drouth much better
than those cultivated according to
the old system.
Cotton has stood the drouth we'll,
and in only a few isolated places
has the plant been injured. Blooms
have been reported by some farm
ers, and the rains have come Just in
time to make the plant fruit we'll.
Early corn has all been more or less
damaged, but all late corn with
good seasons from now on will
make more than an average crop.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-29
JOPLIN DOGS HARD HIT
Put in the Glass of Hogs and Other
Ordinary Animals by the City
Council of Missouri City.

Joplin, Mo-, June 2i.--Under an
ordinance passed by the city coun-
ell last night. no dog will be per-
mitted to roam at large over the
streets, alleys or public places of
Joplin, nor will he be permitted to
stray outside the boundary lines
of his owners premises between
April 1 and September 80.
The ordinance does not even per-
nit his dogship the privilege ac-
corded in previous proposed erdi-
nances OF Mr.. Arnolds authorship,
of afternoon strolls when duly cha
peroned by some member of the
family above the age fixed by law
as to that Of accountability. The
"dawrg" must stay at home and
take his exercise scratching up the
sweet pea beds on his owners lawn
and in plaintive melodies addressed
to the moon at dead of night.
Should his dogship even slip one big
toe across the line fixed in his
owners abstract, he is law vi
olator and his owner is liable TO a
fine of from 81 to So.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-29
CHILD KILLED
Struck by Lightning While She Sat
in Chimney Corner at Her Home
In Scott County.

Waldron, Ark, June 20.-Tele-
phone communication was estab-
lished with out-of-town points to-
day, and it then came to light that
one person was killed during the
storm in Scott county Saturday
night. The victim was Maud Wood,
the nine-year-old daughter of
Thomas Woods, farmer residing
near Boone. She was instantly
killed. The child was seated on a
PALLET near a chimney. The bolt
hit the chimney, ran down the flue
and killed the child.
The storm was genral in the
county and the electrical display
continued many hours. In Waldron
the Scott county court house was
struck by lightning, but beyond
breaking a few windows there was
no damage.
A hard rain fell over the county,
bringing immense relief to farm
products and possibly insuring one
of the biggest crops in the history
of the county.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-29
PARENT PUNISHED
FOR GROSS NEGLECT
Lawrence Owens Convicted of
Permitting Religious Belief 10
Interfere With Care of His
Sick Child.

Oklahoma City, Ok, June 2i.--
That a parent can be punished fol-
failure TO furnish medical attend
ance for his children, and that the
religious beliefs of the parent is no
defense, is the holding of the Grim
inal Court of Appeals today in af-
flrming the conviction of Lawrence
Owens of Beyer county, under the
statute which makes the failure to
furnish food, clothing, shelter or
medical attention TO a minor child
a misdemeanor.
The point was raised for the first
time in this state in this case.
Owens refused to permit medical
attendance for his child, Cora
Owens, when she had typhoid fever
in November and December, 1908
although he admitted he knew the
serious character of the illness and
medical attendance was offered him
without expense. The reason given
for his refusal was his religious be-
lief.
IF religious belief would be a de-
Tense to violation of this statute,
says the court, sit would neces-
sarily follow that it would be a de-
Tense to the violation of the statute
against Sabbath breaking, and the
statute against polygamous mar
riages and various other wholesome
penalties"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-29
PHILLIPS SUCCESSOR
II. Clay Sloan of Black Rock APP
pointed Commissioners of Agricul-
ture by Governor Donaghey.

Little Rock, June Ex-Governor
Donaghey late last afternoon had
a final conference with H. Clay
Sloan of Black Rock, Lawrence
Icounty after which he announced
that he had appointed Mr.. Sloan
commissioner of mines, manufac-
lures and agriculture, to succeed
the late Fred H. Phillips, whose
death occurred on June IS.
Rumor had been persistent
throughout Tuesday that Mr.. Sloan
was in line for the appointment, al
though numerous others had been
mentioned earlier in the discussion
Of the possible successor of Com
missioner Phillips. 1t was reported
yesterday morning that the place
had been rendered TO Mr.. Sloan, al
though this could not be definitely
confirmed. When he called at the
governors office in the afternoon,
however, the conference was brief,
after which the announcement was
made that Mr.. Sloan would be the
new commissioner.
He was formerly state auditor,
serving for four years in this cap
acity. Later he retired to his plan
tation in Lawrence county, where
he has given his attention chiefly to
farming for the past several years.
The office of commissioner Of ag-
riculture carries a salary OF $500
per year.
Martin Succeeds Sloan on Board.
AS the new commissioner was al
ready a member of the state board,
being on the Board of State Char
tiles, it was necessary for him TO
resign in order to accept the ap-
pointment in the department of ag-
riculture.
This vacancy was Immediately
filled by the governor, who an
nounced the appointment Of John
w. Martin, a merchant Of Batesville,
to succeed Mr.. Sloan on the chari-
table board.
No compensation goes with ap-
pointments on state boards, except
per diem for the time actuall con-
sumed in the work of the board.
The new commissioner is mem
Der of the penitentiary board, by
virtue of his Office as commissioner
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-29
SPECTRE OF THE
"MAINE" APPEARS
Cdral-Eneumbefcd Wreck Of the
Battleship Is Gradually Being
Exposed After Many Years in
Havana Bay.

Havana, June 20.-The skeleton OF
the Maine, coral-encumbered and
swarming with grimy workmen en-
gagged in cleaning the upper works
and exploring as far as possible the
exposed interior spaces, stood
spectre-like this morning above the
pool within the coffcrdam, when
the water level was reduced to Is
feet One additional foot has been
pumped out during The night. The
reduction served to reveal a large
area hitherto submerged every adj
dltional inch discloses more terrible
evidence of the appalling character
of the explosion.
The lowering of the water below
The level of the spar deck amid
ships shows the deck abreast the
engine room on the port side, great
ly bulged up, under which the
whole side of the ship appears to
have been blown up.
Protruding from this aperture are
twisted masses Of steel, apparently
steam pipes and other appurtenanc-
es of the Names engines, but all so
corroded and distorted as TO defy
Identification for the present.
Along the water on the starboard
side is visible the long row of dead
lights of the berth deck adjacent to
the ward room and some of the
officers quarters. An examination
of these will be impossible until the
water level has been further re-
duced.
During the exploration of the
stern superstructure today the
searchers found an ivory hilted
sabre in fair state of preservation.
1t doubtless belonged to Lieutenant,
now Major, Abertus w. Catlin, The
officer in command of the ships
marine guard, and recently COM
handing the expeditory guard of
marines at Guantanamo.
They also found in the captains
cabin a small compass, much cor
roded, bottle Of bay rum, perfect
ly preserved, small toilet articles
and quantity of chinaware belong
ing to the ward room and officers
staterooms.
The leak which developed in the
cofferdam yesterday was located
and stopped this morning.