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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30

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
pause he spoke the words that were
TO fill with a new hope the tortured
soul of Jimmy Valentine.
Tell your lawyer to apply for a
pardon. 1 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 Involuntary to those Of
the girl, who he well knew was really
responsible for his new opportunity.
And you can thank my niece, too"
added Fay.
'I thank her most deeply"
That's ALL" said Fay. moving away
and reckoning to Rose.
Valentine started as though TO go
through the door leading TO the cell
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
Words are futile things sometimes"
he said in a low, gentlemanly voice.
with perfect pronunciation and intona-
ton. But ~
Yes, we know that" put in the lieu
tenant governor.
Rose Lane was deeply touched by
the struggle that even her little burden
of knowledge of the world told her
was going on in the prisoners breast.
"Goodby, Mr.. Valentine" she said
softly.
The prisoner replied in half whisper.
II would rather you called me by
name that is not disgraced. My true
name is Lee Randall"
"Goodby, Lee Randall" said the girl.
"Goodby. God bless you" was the
conyict's trembling response as he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
CTo be Continued. }
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Besides catarrh, remember that Hyo-
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
DAVENPORT

Bradbury Held for MansIaushter.-
Two indictments were returned
against Henry Bradbury by the grand
jury yesterday afternoon when IT re-
ported after a two weeks session Of
investigation, one charge being that of
n1ansisughter and the second that of
assault with intent to commit great
bodily injury on the person Of John
Brunk, deceased. His bonds total So
500 and being unable to furnish them
he vas remanded to jail to await trial.
Sues for DiVorce--Action for a de-
cree OF divorce on statutory grounds
has been started In the district court
by Attorney A. P. McGuirk in behalf
Of Henry F'uhlendorf against Mary
Fuhlendorf. They we're married Jan.
%. 1900.
Auto Driver Injured.-William Kiss
mann, driver for the G. 6 Johnson
Flour company. received severe burns
about the face Saturday morning
when the big truck which he was
cranking plunged forward and his
head was caught between the radia-
tor and the brick wall in the garage
He continued his work until late in
the afternoon when he was forced to
give up. His wounds were dressed by
q physician, and he is at present at
his home, 1920 Scott street, where it
is expected that he will remain sew
ersl days
Obituary Record.-William Steele,
died at his home. $50 Farnam street,
Saturday night at $3.50 O'Clock. conges-
tion of the lungs causing his death
The deceased was born in Lithes. Scot
land. in 1886 and was at the time of
his death about IS years of age
Fl. n. Moeller. a native and former
resident of Scott county died at his
home at Worthington, Mimi. Thurs
day. Mr.. Moeller was born Dec. "a,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30

Obituary Record.-News comes of
the death of former Moliner, Herbert
L. Taylor, which will interest many old
soldiers and other friends of deceased
here. Death occurred at his home in
Brattleboro, VT, Jan. 13, of neuralgia
of the heart
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
"Alias
Jimmy
Valentine
SYNOPSIS OF THE PRECEDING
CHAPTERS.

warden Handler of Sing Sing prison
and Detective George Doyle endeavor to
prevail on Bill Avery. a released prison
er, to search out Information against a
former pal" young convict known as
Jimmy Valentine. Avery refuses. and
Doyle and Handler threaten to attack
him. Valentine had 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 Wis
IL the prison.
Warden Handler hears Rose Lane tell
how she was rescued from thief on a
train. and he is amazed at n coincidence.
Convict Jimmy Valentine, No. 1889. Is
brought into the wardens Office TO open
a safe as an object lesson to the visit
orR. and Rose recognizes him as the
man who saved her from the thief, Cot
ton.
Valentine says he can't open the safe.
engaging Handler. The lieutenant gov
ernor and Rose talk with Valentine.
Rose pleads with Fay to aid the young
prisoner. who is handsome even in Sing
Sing garb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30

Mr.. Handler" sterniy. 'iet me say
something to you for your own bene-
At. You are an employee OF the state.
Employees have been removed. even
wardens. for a speech no more dis
courteous than the one you have Just
made. When Valentine gets out-and
/ hope IL will he soon-T am going to
ask him how he was treated. aud II he
tells me you treated him any worse
after today than before came
promise you a little polite HI. Good
day. sir"
The lieutenant governor followed
Rose.
Smith had come I'm with the ward
en-. The latter turned 70 his secre.
tary as Fay departed and snarled VI
ciously. his teeth protruding like yel
low fangs. valentine. oh? Get him3r
Smith. his face gravely set. obsdi-
emily went ont OF the room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30

GAN YOU TELL ME WHERE ?" SHE ASKED.
have tried me for murder; that would
have brought the lady in"
Rose Lane gave gasp of ecstasy
as she heard Jimmy Valentines final
words. She clasped her hands en-
Enthusiastically and turned to the lieu
tenant governor, exclaiming as she
did so:
"Oh, uncle, Just to think that he
would not try TO help himself keep
out Of jail by telling about rescuing
me from that rufffan. And all be-
cause he didn't want to drag me into
the case"
Rose drew a deep breath and gazed
adoringly at Jimmy Valentine.
"Oh. uncle" she cried, ISN'T he a
perfectly dear safe breaker?"
When Jimmy Valentine recovered
from the effect of Rose Lanes fatter-
ing description OF him and felt that
he could look the lieutenant governor
in the face without the twitch of a
single muscle he asked his question
er If there was anything further that
he cared TO know.
YES" responded Fay. 81 appre-
ciate any thought you may have had
for the young lady, my niece. But as
you did not know her. had never be-
fore met her and could therefore have
had little or no interest in her, do
not see how any thought of her would
have Influenced your actions. What
think you. Mr.. ValentineY'
No. 1880 was temporarily nom
plused by the penetrating perception
and cold analysis of the lieutenant
governor, who was questioning him
as though he was on trial for his life,
with Fay as the cross examiner.
81 mean" began Valentine-"I mean
they would have convicted me of MUIR
der on her testimony very probably
at least that is what feared If they
knew about her and got hold of her
as a witness against me. 1 did not
believe they could convict me on the
burglary charge"
Rose Lanes enthusiasm began to
cool as she heard her hero in his ex-
PLANTATION hint that, after all. there
might have been some other motive
than thought of and for her in his re-
fusal to drag her into a vulgar, sordid
murder case. She was not expert
enced enough to realize that Jimmy
Valentine ~had to satisfy the keen.
searching. though withal kind hearted
lieutenant governor. whose questions
suggested doubt of the convict's in
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. How could any one with so
gracious aud winning a smile and with
such adorable eyes ever have commit
ted crime greater than the pillage Of !
his grandmother's jam closetI Yes, |
he was the victim of some strangely |
terrible plot. of helnous 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.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30

my TRUE NAME Is LEE RANDALL"
turned slowly away to be led back TO
his cell and to Warden Handler.
Rose" called the lieutenant gov
ernor.
Yes" said the girl, going to him
els he innocentT"
why. certainly"
That's your intuitionT'
Yes, and that's all a girl has in
judging men. Don't you think he is
innocent. uncle7"
Il don't know. but I think he might
be honest were he given the chance"
And you are going to give IL to
himY
I'VE viii go to the governor. The
matter rests entirely in his hands"
Rose threw her arm around her
uncle's neck and kissed him fondly.
1.-The warden is very angry, and the
man Is helpless" she said fearfully.
why. they might even kill"-
"Oh. no. Rose. not that"
But you realize
eyes. but / don't think they would
dare since r.
"But / am in a chill OF fear. The
warden's manner
Most wardens are bullies. Rose.
and / don't think this Handler an ex-
ception; l think a few words from me
might
At this juncture Handler stormed
into the Office. He giared angrily at
his visitors. At Fay's direction Rose
went out into the waiting room.
Finished your star chamber SEES
sion, GOVERNOR bs asked GneerinZly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30

w. =. Gross to Lecture on Christian
Science.-Willis F. Gross, c. s. B.,
will give lecture at the Moline next
Thursday evening, under auspices Of
the First Church of Christ, Scientists,
of Moline. This lecture will be free
to the public. Mr.. Gross subject will
be Christian Science, the Gospel of
Salvation"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
CHAPTER ".

Valentines face revealed the thrill
OF surprise that shot through him as
he learned that the man before him was
no less parsonage than the lieutenant
The Washington herald., 1911-09-17
PRESIDENT SENDS
CORDIAL MESSAGES
Central American Republics
Are Felicitated.

The past week has been marked by an
exchange Of congratulations between
President Taft and rulers of foreign
countries Last Friday President Taft re-
Ceived 4 most cordial message from King
George Of England, Congratulating him
upon his birthday anniversary. and eX-
tending cordial wishes for a continuance
of the friendly relations that exist be-
tween the two countries.
Five Central-AmeriCan republics, Costa
RiCa. Guatemala, Honduras. Nicaragua,
and Salvador, last Friday celebrated their
independence day, and to the Presidents
of these countries President TAFT sent
fitting messages of feliCitation.
President Taft Yesterday sent A mes
sage Of congratulatiOn to the President OF
Mexico. which country celebrated its an
niversary OF independence. To-day it is
expected a similar exchange of COurtesies
will take place between the United States
and Chile, which will observe its fete
iaV
The Washington herald., 1911-09-17
BOY SCOUT OFFICES
MAY COME HERE
James E. West to Remain
with Movement.

James +. West, who was for some time
prominently identified with the play
ground movement in this city. and who
went to New York to act as executive
secretary of the Boy Scouts of America,
was in the city Yesterday, comforting
with the District Commissioners in re-
gard to playground estimates for next
year.
e Mr.. West announced that he had con-
sented to remain with the Boy Scout
organization, and assist in developing the
movement 1t is probable that he will
not return to Washington for six months
or a year. He said that the number of
Boy Scouts now aggregates about 100000,
and that it was possible that the national
headquarters of the organization would
be moved to this city.
1t IS believed that if this is done il
will tend to nationaliZe the movement
and thus materially aid in increasing the
total membership. President Taft is al
ready the honorary president of the or
ganiZatiOn.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-17
MOB CHASBS GIANT
CRYING LYNCH HIM
White Woman Is Fnlled by
Negro Who Is Captured.

Felled by a blow at the hands of a
negro giant, her nose broken and two
teeth knocked out, Mrs. Mary p. Scott.
white, sixty years old. of slS H street
northwest, was saved from further injury
when Detective Messer fired two shots
and started a man chase at Fourteenth
street and Ohio avenue northwest, which
attracted scores of civilians and lasted
until two blocks had been covered.
John Stands, who the police say has a
record OF similar offenses, is under ar
rest at the First precinct station house.
charged with assault. Mrs. Scott trem-
bHngly identified him as her assailant.
afterward becoming hysterical. A ply
sician accompanied her to her home.
Had It not been for the fact that
Precinct Detective Messer was standing
In the shade Of a lumber pile, within
ten yards Of the scene OF the assault,
the woman might have been more Sc
verely injured. When the detective ran
toward him, the negro fled across the
Mall. Two shots were fired by Messer
before the man came to a halt. Mean
while a crowd Of more than a hundred
had gathered around, and cries of Lynch
him. and Kill the brute" were heard.
Stands was hurried away by three police
men and the detective.
According to Mrs. scott, Sne nad lost
her way near the Mall, and meeting
Stands at Fourteenth and streets
northwest asked him to direct her to
Pennsylvania avenue. He offered to es-
cort her there. and the two started up
Fourteenth street.
When they reached the lot occupied
by a lumber company at Fourteenth
street and Ohio avenue, the negro led
the woman behind a high pile Of boards
and demanded her purse. She refused
she says, and attempted to pass him.
She says that Stands then struck her
squarely on the nose and mouth, knock
ing her to the ground.
stunned, the woman lay helpless, while
the negro advanced. Then Detective
Messer, whose attention had been at
tracted by the sound of voices, ran for
ward, calling upon Stands to surrender.
The negro fed toward the Mall, with the
detective and a score Of the onlookers In
pursuit Two shots from Messer's re-
volver brought a hundred more pur-
suers.
The woman was taken to the First
precinct station house in the ambulance
OF the Emergency Hospital.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-17

with cheering throngs. Militiamen had
trouble in keeping the crowd from break
ing through the ropes stretched at the
curbs 1t WAS the first time in ten years
that a President had visited Erie, and
the townspeople made the most of 1t.
The turnout was essentially nonparti-
san.
The President was the guest of the
Erie Chamber of Commerce. He talked
on the arbitration treaty between France
and England and the United States. but
had no word to say on the subject of
which Erie wanted most to hear, his
VetOes.
Speaking OF arbitration, the President
said he saw no reason why the members
OF the joint high commission should not
be confirmed by the Senate il Congress
or the Senate considered II unsafe TO
trust the President alone to make ap-
pointments to such a commission. He
also stated that he would be willing 10
eliminate the commission entirely and
leave the question of arbitration OF any
particular dispute 20 a board of arbitra-
ton, this board to pass not only on
the merits of the question, but also on
the jurisdiction.
Only Two Courses Open.
Either we are in favor of arbitra-
ton of issues which are likely to lead
to war, or we are not" said the Presi-
dent. IF we are in favor of war as
the only means of settling questions
of Importance between countries. then
let us recognize it as a principle and
decline all arbitration: but if we are
really in favor of arbitration as a
means OF avoiding war, then why
should we he unwilling to submit to
impartial men the difference on a ques-
tiOn, rather than leave ii to the result
of a bloody battle in which. with a
fair ca8se. we may he beaten, or with
an unjust cause we may conquer?
John Temple Graves. editor in chief
of the New York American. as the 9TH
er guest of honor. delivered an indie
pendent speech. He said:
Il am personally fond of President Taft.
The New Yorl. American. as well, in its
red blooded way, approves every whole
some thing about the President and as
frankly condemns every mistaken act.
stood by Reciprocity.
we stood whole e-hearted with the
Democratic party and with him to pass
the reciprocity act. W. stood IlatfOotedly
with the Democratic country TO condemn
his veto Of the tariff bill 1t is good for
President Taft and for US that he is
here tonight.
Il believe it is a wise thing for the
Chief Executive 10 go around eating and
drinking and talking with the people
1t democratizes the government. II
brings the titular sovereign, the Presi-
dent. face to face with the actual SOW
ereign. the people 1t is a good thing for
the citizen to pull off his hat to the
President of the United States; it is a
better thing for the President Of the
United States to uncover in the pres
enCe of the people
The Washington herald., 1911-09-17

For just fifteen minutes last night
twenty-two-year- Dennis Garrett, of
Essex court northwest, promenaded
the downtown thorOughfares as
fashionably attired young man. Then
the arm of stalwart policeman
grasped him, a ride in the patrol fol-
lowed, and at.the Sixth precinct sta
tion he was again transformed into
the same shabby looking Dennis that
he had been a short time before. He
was locked in cell, where he will be
compelled to sOjOurn until he is tried
for larceny of new clothes" in the Po-
lice Court Tomorrow morning.
Dennis, imbued with desire to be one
Of the first to don the fall styles. was
still wearing his straw kelly" when he
espiad the clothing store of Morris Was
co. in D street near Sixth northwest. 1t
was just about o'clock and crowds of
pedestrians passed the lonesome looking
individual as he gazed with longing eyes
into the clothing store window.
Yearns for Clothes.
Thrilled with the thought of discarding
his old clothing and marching up and
down the brightly lighted streets. Dennis
reused himself from his reverie and walked
into the store. There the fascination for
decent looking clothing obtained a strong
er hold on him. He had entered the store
merely to inspect the garments more
closely and handle them. but the desire
to wear them suddenly gripped him.
Dennis asked the proprietor 10 show
him where he could change his under
clothing and socks He was shown to d
rear room. He attired himself in a new
suit. new undergarments. a new derby
in place OF the kelly. Then he looked
q Dennis a nearby mirror
Then he cast a glance at WascO. The
latter was waiting on another customer.
Dennis thought for a moment Then
he darted past WascO and his customer
into the street and Joined the thrOng.
He was strutting proudly along with the
crowds of shoppers and theatergoers
when he was arrested.
We'll. it was almost worth it he said
at the Sixth precinct station. as he
stepped book into his old cloths. The
clothes help to make a man feel good.
anyhow
The Washington herald., 1911-09-17
FANS TAKE ISSUE
WITH CAPT. DOYLE
Stories Differ as to Incident
at Ball Park.

Maintaining that they We're assaulted
and Unlawfully arrested by Police Capt.
Robert Doyle, OF the Eighth precinct,
when he took them in custody near the
ball park at Seventh street and Florida
avenue last Wednesday afternoon. later
preferrng charges OF disorderly assem-
bling and croLNnG of sidewalks, Leo
Rover, an attorney, living at 20 ! street
northwest, and Robert l. Williams, also
an attorney, of 1928 Chapin street north
west, are preparing to fight the case
when it comes up in the Police Court
next Thursday morning.
Both men insist Capt. Doyle was eX
cited when he grabbed them roughly
by the arm" and marched them to the
station house, where each deposited s.
collateral They allege that they had
committed no OffenSe. Arrested a the
same time were Frank NJ Thompson and
T. II. Their. motormen on the Capital
Traction lines, who offered themselves
as witnesses in behalf Of the accused
lawyers
According to the story told last night
by Mr.. Rover, he and Mr.. Williams had
attended the ball game, and on leaving
the park essayed to buy an afternoon
paper from negro boy. Mr.. Rover said
he was leaving, followed by Williams,
when Capt Doyle. waving his arms
told the two lawyers to move on, at the
same time, Mr.. Rover said, giving him
a violent shove against the side of a
peanut cart.
Il walked down the street with Mr..
Williams" Mr.. Rover said, ''and stopped
for a moment to look at my paper. The
two mOtOrmen came up and offered
themselves as witnesses of the first af-
fair, when Capt. Doyle ordered US to
move. The captain saw us together, and
he came up again. This time he grab
bed me with one hand and Williams
with the other, while he ordered negro
policeman 10 take Their and Thompson.
'Clutching me with all his strength,
Capt. Doyle started us toward the sta
tion house. l said: Please treat me
like a man, and not like a dog Capt
Doyle answered: 1 will treat you like
the criminal and lawbreaker You are q"
Capt. Doyle said last night both men
had been warned TO move on because
Of the congestion attending the closing
Of the game, and that they persisted in
Clogging the sidewalk.
They were not treated roughly" said
Cant Doyle, "and it is the first time
any one has raised a howl during the
five years l have been at the ball park.
! cautioned them in the first place, but
when they insisted on blocking traffic
] Rad to take action. 1t is unfortunate
they were so indisCreet as to place them
selves liable to arrest"
The Washington herald., 1911-09-17
SHOWED THE QUEER. "
Rudolph Swanson Nabbed in Chi
cago as Counterfeiter.

Chief Wilkie, of the Secret Service is
decidedly pleased as a result of the
arrest in Chicago of a man giving the
name Of Rudolph Swanson, on a charge
Of circulating counterfeit $40 notes. Only
the other day the Secret Service sent out
circulars warning the public against two
dangerous counterfeit so national bank
notes which had appeared on the Pacific
Coast and in the Rocky Mountain country.
Swanson, the Secret Service officials
say. answers the descriptions Of the man
who is supposed to have showed the
queer" He is about forty years Of age.
a Lithuanian, and speaks Russian and
English