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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-06-22

ment, which occupation he followed
until a new district leader was elect
ed. One night during horse show
week the sound of lusty ak blows on
the armored front door struck terror
into the hearts of the employees and
the fashionably attired players Of faro.
roulette, baccarat and poker.
The lads truthful testimony at the
trial which followed so enraged his
uncle that Red no longer found a
home with him. Cast on his own re-
sources, he was attracted by the gilt
tering promises of an expert poker
and faro dealer whom his uncle had
eral trips on coasting steamers, sit
ting in" with the gambler in poker
games with the passengers and eX-
changing signals with him concerning
the cards they held. He learned the
art of denting the corners Of the aces.
kings. queens and jacks with his
thumb nails so that in dealing with
fingers sandpapered or worn almost to
the bleeding point with pumice stone
he could detect these indentations and
know when and to whom he was deal
ing the high cards. From this it was
only a step to a partnership with the
great Jimmy Valentine. the man who
could "cop a gopher" without any ar
tificial aids.
All this was well known to Valen-
tine. He himself had drifted into bad
company in a manner somewhat SINH
lar. He could see in the lessons Of
his own experiences that Reds mis-
deeds were not entirely blamable on
Red.
He was about to inform Red Of his
intention to aid him in new career
when he heard in the corridor the
voice of Rose Lane addressing some
one be believed must be her father.
Here she is. Red" whispered Val
entine, rising quickly. You must get
out till they CO." But too late. At
that instant Rose Lane entered. fol-
lowed by her father. They saw Val
entine standing by suspicious look,
ing young man with very red hair.
Valentine. realizing that be was on
the verge Of absolute ruin in the esti-
nation of the girl and her already
suspicious father. for he could hardly
explain Reds presence. turned coldly
toward the thief
I'm very sorry, SIR he said in in
different tones but l don't know the
man you are inquiring for. Never
heard of him. Guess you had better
inquire of the clerk at the hotel Of
fee"
Red. catching the hint. replied.
THANK you. sir: will do So" and
went out of the room. concealing
grinning face behind his hat
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-06-22

II SHALL LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU
standing In the middle Of the hotel
parlor. Half daZed by his good for
tune, he gazed after them.
The banker hesitated moment.
81 believe you, sir" turning toward
Valentine Il believe we shall never
regret what we have done"
Rose also had last word for her
hero. She grasped her fathers arm
and said enthusiastically: THAT Is
just how | feel. too. and-er"-she
was becoming rrassed-"Spring
field is beautiful city. Mr.. Randall"
she managed to end.
They were gone. Valentine sprang
to the entrance and peered after them
from between the portieres A fleet
ing vision Of a sweet young girls face.
smiling and confident. was his reward
as Rose Lane walked out into the cor
ridor He stood and stared even when
father and daughter had gone from
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-06-22
TCONTINUED.1

Red stepped close to Valentine, grip
ped his arm and Missed determinedly
into his ears: You know she won't.
You don't think straight girl would
stand for crook like you, do you-you,
with the coppers always after you on
account Of some of the old stuff we
did? Don't kid yourself. Jimmy. It's
no 60"
IF any other crook had dreamed a
dream like that, what laugh it would
be. but now you go. Red-you and
Avery"
Red rose quickly.
what do you mean?" suspiciously.
The light of resolution shone in Val
entine's eyes.
"I've quit" be said.
"Whatr' snapped Red and Avery to-
gether.
1--WE quit"
what about Doyle?" put in Avery.
He's heavy on your mind, amt he,
Avery? l can beat Doyle"
You amt going to lose that coin
I've got staked out for an hours
work?' walled Red. Seven thousand
If there's a diner
Eyes, I'll lose that"
"And a trip abroad to brace you up
"a month in Parish?
Eyes: lose that too
Red went on excitedly, bending
tensely toward Valentines:
But you won't lose the old thrill OF
going into a bank just before dawn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-06-22

boy, attired In black velvet knicker-
bockers, turned the knob of the door
Of the private Office Of the assistant
cashier Of the Fourth National bank
of Springfield. Ill. Barely eleven years
old, Bobby Lane considered 1t the
rarest treat Of his life to be allowed
a chance to invade this usually busy
office and to play at being a banker.
The large office had two entrances.
one leading into the hall Of the large
building and another leading into the
tiled inclOsure in which was being
built spacious new vault In the
middle of the room was a large ma
hogany desk. Near the hall door and
close to the wall was a small mahoga-
ny writing table. Three or four COM
Portable chairs were scattered about
the room.
ICONTINUED.l
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-06-22

ut Is better that | started without as
sistance and procured employment
with total strangers"
But. Mr.. Randall" began the girl.
The father continued:
II think you are wrong. Mr.. Ran
dali. understand perfectly the spirit
which prompts you to take this stand.
Still, l think you are wrong. Won't
you let me explain fullyY'
with pleasure. sir"
First we know or think we know
the one thing against you. We be-
lieve. while knowing this. that you
are trustworthy. l am the president
of the Fourth National bank of Spring
field"
'Springfeld. Massachusetts" ex-
claimed Valentine excitedly and turn
ing away his face to hide the signs of
the shock the name gave him.
mo; Illinois," responded the banker.
A relieved expression came over Val
entine's face.
81 own 80 per cent of the stock. my
Is her wish. to which l assent. that
take you into the bank as an en-
ployee."
Valentine could hardly believe that
be was he3ring Alright. That a bank
er should offer a newly released con-
vict a position in his establishment
was astounding
But. Mr. Lane he began protest
1ngly. But Mr.. Lane again spoke.
Zone moment, please. You will get
rather small salary to begin with,
but as you learn the business-l I'M
derstand you are an accountant"
Il was for a time-yes, sir"
THAT will make your advancement
rapid, presuming. of course The
banker raised his eyes significantly.
II understand, sir"
Rose leaned forward eagerly.
And, don't you see, in a year or
two she began. but her father in
terrupted
And this also ! wish you to con-
slider, Mr.. Randall: In this position
your past cannot affect you. | mean
by that, since we know all, only your
future concerns u.s."
You are very generous. but
Rose again addressed Valentine.
Wont you in some way allow us
the chance to repay the kindness you
once did me? ! want you to come.
You accept?'
The other considered for moment
Finally he made up his mind.
with the deepest thanks" he re-
piled feelingly.
1--WE are leaving now | shall ex-
pect you to report when?" asked the
father
within a week.
THAT is entirely satisfactory"
Rose arose with her father and
stepped close to Valentine, extending
dainty gloved hand.
II shall look forward to seeing you"
she said in low voice
The ex-prisoner gazed steadily into
her eyes.
II can only thank you" he MUIR
INJURED.
'Goodby, sir. until next week."
spoke the banker
II shall try my best to make you
glad Of this" responded Valentine. his
manner evidencing the gratefulness
that welled within him as well as the
earnestness of his desire to build anew
the life that he had so nearly wrecked
Father and daughter stepped to the
entrance. leaving Jimmy Valentine
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-06-22
CHAPTER X.

nOSE greeted Valentine pleasant
~ ly, the blush in her fresh
IL young cheeks equaIing the
\ = pink of the roses in her hat
She thanked him for awaiting her re-
turn, and she and her father seated
themselves on the sofa. the ex-convict
standing before them.
1t was Mr.. Lane who began to lead
the conversation to a serious point
"Mr. Randall-my daughter tells me
that is the name you gave her"
That is my name. sir"
We'll. Mr.. Randall. am not going
TO ask questions. | presume no one
wishes to forget the past more than
you. l am going to explain situa-
ton to you and offer you employ
ment"
While l thank you ! could not ac-
cept any position at your hands or
your daughters" answered Valentine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-06-22
CHURCHES OF MINERAL POINT

St PauPs-CI tho1ic.
Rev. L. P. OReilly, pastor. Mass at 800 and
1920 a. M; Vespers with benedictitlon at ':oo
2. m.
St. Mary's-Catholfc.
Rev Nicholas Weyer, pastor Mass at 8:V
and 1000 a. m; Vespers at 800 p m
Trinity Church.
Rev March Chase, rector. Holy Communion
at 800 a. m; Morning prayer and sermon Io:oO'
Sunday school at :45 a. M; Evening prayer
7:30.
Methodist Episcopal
Rev. S. A. Bender, pastor. Services at IO:5O
a. m. and 100 p. m.
Glass meeting at a m; Sunday Schooi AZ
II 45; Epworth league 1T 6:30
PRAYER meeting Thursday evening 80
Primitive Methodist Church.
Rev. WI. c. Bond, pastor. Services at lo:3O
a. IN. and 1880 p. m.
Class meeting 900 a. m; Sunday school al
200 .. n. Junior EndeavOr at p. M; Christian
Endeavor at $50 p. m.
PRAYER meeting Thursday evening 7:3O
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-06-22

enlargement He felt 1t his duty to
DO this much for Red-give him n
chance, the chance that would turn
square half the thieves in the prisons
II they could but obtain it.
And so he resolved that he would
take Red with him wherever he went
II possible to arrange it. Together
they would hew way out Of the
morass Of degradation and misery into
winch they had been plunged.
Red had been unfortunate In his
early environment. Here lay the cause
OF his lawbreaking career. Left an
orphan in crowded tenement on the
east side of New York city at the age
OF thirteen. he had been taken care Of
by his uncle. retired police captain.
who operated a gambling house in
Thirty third street.
-Four years later Red was placed in
charge of the buffet in this establish
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-06-22
What If all the winds blow Ill

What II all the winds blow Ill
And WEAKNESS be In my feet
II tonight am blameless still,
If all my dreams be fair and SWEET
What II my ventures fail today
And foes beset me everywhere?
What II my trusted friends betray
II hope remain within my care?
What shall 1t matter II the prize
Much be pursued today in vain
II tomorrow morn may rise
Possessing strength to strive againf
Chicago Record-Herald.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-06-22
CONTINUED

"My father and l know everything
in the world" said small boy to his
companion.
"All right. said the latter. where's
AsiaY
1t was a stiff question. but the little
fellow answered coolly. THAT Is one
of the questions my father knows
Tit Bits.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-06-22

Phrenologist-Dear me. your bump
Of destructiveness Is very large. Are
you soldier?
CustOmer-NO. I'm q chauffeur
Sydney Bulletin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-06-22


landing the Waterman and feeling out
a combination in the dark 2"
And hearing the coppers pass and
try the door," reminded Avery eagerly.
And seeing the old safe open up
like an oyster and grabbing the
Dough-" said Red aluringly.
And make clean getaway" fell
lowed Avery.
And the long jump and the landing
in at a swell cafe. Jimmy-eating the
breakfast of the millionaire?" sang out
Red.
With the coin in your kiek?" added
Avery.
And reading the papers and laugh
ing our heads off at what suckers we
made of the coppers-you amt going
to lose that, Jimmy?" Red pleaded,
with every ounce of effort he could
control.
entine's face. and now his surrender
was complete.
You got to me. Red" he announced.
then added eagerly: Where is this
layout you got? Can we get to it to-
nightY'
Sure! 1t amt two hours from
here"
Its a cinch." commented Avery de-
lightedly.
Jimmy Valentine had surrendered
indeed. His two one-time accomplices
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-06-22

He-Do you know I've often been
tempted to ask you to be my wife.
She-Do you know ! admire a man
who can resist temptation.-Boston
Record.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-06-22

Prizefghters' lives peculiar are
At least most all have been.
More are knocked out outside the ring
Than are knocked out within.
Baltimore American.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-06-22

The hero Of a Wild West play
Outshoots them all by far
Indeed. one might quite safely say
He Is shooting star"
Judges Library.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-06-22
CALLING CARDS AND INVITATIONS

in correct sizes and styles, neatly print
ed at the Crawford Printery, Minera
Point. Engraved work also furnished
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-06-22
BARBER SHOPS.
FRED ENGELS
BEL g. ENGELS.
ED. ELLINGEN,
CENTRAL BARBER SHOP.

am prepared to attend to tonsorial work in
satisfactory manner. will continue the River
side laundry of GAINESVILLE, and will run the
Bath Rooms in connection with my shop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-06-22

II visited the Office of the Highbrow
Magazine the other day." said the
poet, land l never saw such beautiful
wastebaskets. all decorated with pink
ribbons"
$50 that your lines may be cast In
pleasant places. eh?' suggested the
mere man.-Philadelphia Record.
Jack and jill went up the hill
To get a pail of cultures.
Jack fell down and drew aroun'
A crowd Of legal yultures.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
what makes you think he Is hypo-
crite?'
"He smiled yesterday when his hat
blew In the mud. Houston Post.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-24

nfs,rualtles arising out OF The
~ Incurred In the house held cN-
~ led to the divorce proceed
- instituted hy Mrs Iva May
t ,s AGAINST Albert ] Henry the
esek clerk. according TO the ties.
,smenv Of witnesses for the
s,ssntlff YESTERDAY afternoon before
Aims ludge c q Hawkins
Mrs Henry. asllght woman, with
. neettV oval face. Was the first
w,tness called she testified that
~ husband was extremely penuri
ans. that he would look over the
current bills every ulEhL and
would always object at the amount,
mai he became abusive aud swore
A. her frequently
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-24
Another Man, Says Husband;
Money, Says Wife-Divorce

Mr. and Mrs, Frank n Arey.
father and mother of Mrs Henry.
save similar testimony. Mr. Arey
said that the two little children OF
the Henrys we're afraid OF their
father. but was made to retract
practically that entire statement
upon cross-eSamination
Ia his cross complaint, Henry
charges that his wife left him ON
November ~. 1909. saying she was
going 10 visit With woman friend
IN Montana. but that instead the
eloped TO san Francisco with s.
Foster Kelly. former secretary OF
the Seattle National bank
The case was continued
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-24

welded pair are held up by rope
Just as they are leaving church
alter the ceremony. and IA presence
Of all the guests the bride and
groom try 10 saw the log IN two. "
they accomplish their purpose a.
shows that they viii be able TO
gethcr to surmount all iifo's diff.
cultieR.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-24

Here Is the first photograph ever
taken OF a nuptial custom centuries
old. stili observed IN the upper
hartE mountains OF Germany and
believed IN by the villagers as faith.
fully as though it we're a part OF
the wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom carry out the
good old adaEo OF "sayln nothln
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-24

only friend OF labor among the steel
corporation officials lie has ad.
vocaged the adjustment OF SUNDAY
work and general hcttermcnt OF
labor conditions Hut he has not
stood high with Morgan.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-24
THIRD CARNEGIE
BOY TO QUIT STEEL

William 3. OINNoUN.
When Dickson the steel trust =
rrss vice president. quit his job. he
was the third OF the socalled
eCarnegie BOYS % leave the trust,
scAwab and Corey being the
others
Dickson began as a workingman
IN the Homestead mills At ,hs age
81 is II Was said that be was the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-24

aud sawln' wood"
The village cuiups play a promi.
nent part IN tho proceedings The
day before the wedding a few OF
these drag a Sawbuck 20 the high,
esf part OF the house IN which the
bride lives. chimney preferred.
n the brldegroom a. mollycod.
do. It's all off with the nuptlals.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-24

ARE WE EATING
OLD HORSESp

COLUMBUS. Mo. March a.
What DO they want OF horses %
wears oid7 In my opinion they
want them for canning or for steak
So wrote Thomas 5 Carter Of
Sturgeon Mo. Ia nr William Y.
Cutler. state food commissioner.
Dr Cutlcr replied that there Is a
demand for old horses b. old per
sons who want gentle animals.
Garter still has doubts
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-24
MEALS SERVED
ST. city 81 EfTfett 90 Telegraph.
r r---'EnzxxIEofG
.Exas go - =. 3 :. ! fA

Thfss round ~ % dauy Lave So
saaday. leave seattle a, sso "a.
~ NJ aud D. m. Leave ENefru az
5fis ~. SIS g. ~. ana git D m.
Sunday. leave Everett 81 as a. m.. ais
, m snd iit 8 90
Steamer leases from coisnan dock
Steamer ana schedule subject 20 change
rhoaes saass' Nsiu sssit ind "a,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-24

for !, il bis duty 90 get that saw.
buck all BY himself and place Il on
terra firna before the Wedding
Il IL then the duty OF the cutups
20 find tough log OF wood with
the knottiesf knots possible Then
they look for a naw which ought 20
have consulted a dentist long ago
with this outfit complete the neNly
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-26
GREAT UNIVERSITY
FOR PRESBYTERIANS
Matter Brought efore Virginia Synod in Com.
munication From Texas Body---Addresses on I
Behalf Of Church Interests.

there has been a falling off in tn,
collections for ministerial education
of $4,000 and OF $4,000 for ministerial
relief For the home and school at
fredericksburg the collections have,
increased s1,11:.
Rev NJ. B. Porter, OF Richmond.
agent of the American Bible Society.
spoke in the interests OF the work OF
that society. He called attention to
the kink OF interest on the part OF
churches and people in this work. He
said that all OF the money spent In
the South by this society was given in
the North.
The report OF the Orphans Home, in
Jynchburg, was presented showing
that this institution Is IN very en-
couraging condition. The new build
ings which are being erected are near
~ completed. When finished. more
children can be taken in. but this will
require largely increased contributions
TO take care of them.
The members OF the synod to-day
have made many favorable comments
on the opening sermon preached last
night by Rev. Russell Cecil. D, D.. OF
Richmond. some saying II was one OF
the best sermons they had ever heard
before a synod.
Some amusement was caused by Dr.
J. Calvin Stewart. when he nominated
the new moderator. Rev. Harris f.
Kirk. D. D., when he referred to Bal
timore as that far off border land
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-26

tie, were leading feature. Passing
twice around the inclosed track. the
great parade was enthusiastically APP
plauded. But that was only be-
ginning and taste of what was yet
in store for thousands of eager ewes.
Within trice. showing the marvel
GUS system and exactness with which
the employees work, three rings were
prepared. two platforms made ready
and the show was on. First came the
Arabian horses. twenty-four in num-
Der and eight in ring, who, under
the skilful handling of their riders
executed graceful manoeuvres and
waltzed to the step of slow music But,
perhaps. outshining all the trained
animals by their wonderful intelli-
gence. were the herd of wise old ele-
plants. whose colossal bulk seemed in
no way TO interfere with their not un-
graceful movements and their almost
unbelievable performances. They were
presented in the three rings by ]. L.
clark. Harry j. Mooney and J. j.
Dooley, respectively. They stood on
their hind legs, their fore legs. and or
their heads. and then sat down. They
formed pyramids, and one the largest
OF all. lay down on his trainer, Harry
Mooney. as carefully and cautiously for
the safety OF the man as IL he were
presenting his huge bulk 10 dozen
paSoHets- heS Dutlt pyramids and,
as a browning accomplishment played
n tune. with the band accompanying.
All Hish-ClHss Features.
1t would be difficult to praise one
act without praising all. for all APP
preached perfection. All the feats
were daring and thrilling to degree
Aerial artists danced on the light wire.
Acrobats flung themselves about from
bar to bar in midair with the grace,
ne
trained bodies Japanese walked up
and down tight rope laid at an angle
OF forty-fivc degrees, and never lost
a step. Bareback equitat ton and eques-
trtenne performances brought forth
genuine applause. But there was really
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-26
WILSON PETITIONS
RUNION STATION
Corporation Commission Will
Give Hearing in Matter on
November IS.
SUPREME COURT OPINIONS
Twelve Appeals Disposed Oh
Members of Bar to Enter
tain Judges.
Especial to The rimes.Dispatoh. ]

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Raleigh, N. c., October 25.-The Corr
poration Commission is to go to Wilson
on November is to hear the petition Of
citizens OF Wilson for the Atlantic
Coast Line and the Norfolk and South
ern to be required to erect union sta
tion at the site Of the present Allan
tic Coast Line station. The Norfolk
and Southern is insisting that 1t should
not be required to join in a union sta
tion now. for the reason that IT has a
station now adequate and entirely cred
liable to the town. and superior to what
the revenue of that section of the road
really justifes. this applying, too, to
the train service that the company is
giving. Also II is insisted that il a
union station is required 1t should be
at the junction of the two roads, and
not at the Atlantic Coast Line station,
which would necessitate the Norfolk
and Southern backing in with its trains.
An amendment to the charter Of the
Jita-Cola Company. Asheville. was filed
to-day, changing the name to the jim
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-26
Special TO The Tlmes-Dispatch

MI
Winchester. Va, October 25..The
presbyterian Synod of Virginia began
the second day of It's l24th session
this morning with devotional exer-
cises. conducted by Rev. S. o. Hall.
OF Tazewell Among the communica-
lions presented to the synod was one
from each of the Presbyteries OF Ches-
apeake and Maryland asking that
these Presbyteries be combined into
one Presbytery. These are two small
Presbyteries lying along the border
line of Virginia and Maryland, includ-
Ing the cities of Baltimore, Washing
ton and Alexandria. with the territory
contiguous to them. On the other
hand. Lexington Presbytery. which is
the largest Presbytery in the South
ern Presbyterian Church. asks that 1t
be divided into two Presbyteries.
communication was received from
the Synod of Texas asking this synod
to unite with it and other synods in
asking the General Assembly to take
steps looking to the establishment of
a great Presbyterian university at
some practical point In the Southern
States.
These matters were all referred 10
committees, and will be considered
when these reports are presented.
Rev. II. II. Sweet, D. D.. OF Louis
VILE. Ky, addressed the synod in the
interests OF Christian education and
ministerial relief. He called atten-
ton to the fact that thus far this year