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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-03-03

i DetteT ~. JO-
sic. fiuttering with alarm and
little pale. went quickly to
the door.
Duncan followed her a pace or two.
IT can't leave just now" he stammered
81 don't mind one bit. | don't want
to be in the way. I'll telephone from
home Good night, dearest" On tip
toes she drew his face down to hers
and kissed him. I'm so happy"
Half dazed, Nat stared after her I'M
til her lightly moving figure merged
with the shadows beneath the trees
and was lost. Then, with sigh, he
turned back to Pete.
The sheriff had undoubtedly suffer
ed at the hands of that militant per.
son. Mrs. Willing "Great Scottr'
Duncan exclaimed as he examined the
two inch cash in his head. That's a
bird. Pete"
M wife done it," Willing muttered
huskily. Ssh threw side r tn house
at me. think"
'Wife, eh?' The coincidence smote
Duncan with redoubled force. He
shivered. "Well. she certainly gave 1t
to you good" He went behind the
counter to prepare dressing for the
wound. which. If wide. was neither
deep nor serious and gave him little
concern for Pete.
The latter ruminated on the event.
breathing stertorously. while Duncan
was fixing up wash of peroxide.
"She'll kill me some day" he announc.
ed suddenly. with intense conviction
I'm his tone
ooh. don't say that
Opposition reused Pete TO fury of
assertion. "Yes she will, surer he
bawled Then his emotion quieted.
"But I'd bout as soon be dead's live
with her, anyway"
Him" Nat got some absorbent cot
ton and adhesive plaster. Been drink
Ing again. hadn't your
"Yesh," Pete admitted with leer of
drunken cunning. But she druv me
to it." He was quiet for a moment.
"Mish'r Duncan" he volunteered
cheerfully. you amt got no idee how
lucky " are y amt married"
as that sop Nat returned with the
dressings.
''No idee tall" Pete surrendered his
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-03-03

"oR, I KNOW HOW YoU FEEL. NAT"
sorry for" he entreareu wIuy.
~ can't help 1t; I've got to. 1t was
1t was because | wanted to be with
you. Therew she gasped. frightened
by her own forwardness. Now I've
said it!'
Duncan grasped frantically at
straws. "But you don't really mean
it. Josie. You know you don't" he
houndered. you're just saying that
because you-you have such a kind
-ah-because"-
NAT" she said gently, looking up
into his face. would it make you hap
py to know i really meant it?"
"Why-ah-why shouldn't 1t. Josiew
"Then please believe me when 1 say
it."
"But do believe it. r. He STAN
mered and fell still.
Because do like you. Nat. very
much. and-and it's very hard for me
to know that folks think I'm pursuing
you and that you're trying to avoid
me-"
JOSEF he exclaimed reproachfully.
"Well. that's the way 1t looks" SHE
affirmed plaintively. "You don't want
it to, do your"
"Why, no; Of course l don't"
Then why don't you stop it?' She
watched his face, her manner coy and
yielding. NAT" she said in a softer
voice, If you like me as well as l like
you
He moved away a pace or two.
"Ah. child" he said. with a feeling
that the term was not misapplied
somehow. you don't know, what
you're saying"
Yes. l do" she pouted. 81 don't
believe you care anything about me-"
"Oh, Josie, please
"Well, anyway you've never told me
So" She turned an indignant shoulder
to him.
GLOW could II"
"Why couldn't your
But don't you see that shouldn't,
Josie" He turned back to her side,
looked down at her, pleaded his de-
Tense with the fire of desperation
"Just think, you are an only daugh-
ter"-just what this had to do with
the case was not plain even to him
IAN only daughter" he repeated-"ah.
not only your fathers only daughter,
but your mothers only daughter.
Your father-ah-is my friend. How
nfaf, 6< 20 trtt
But the girl interrupted with deci-
sion. "But papa wants you to. He
told me so.''
He could only pretend not to under
stand. But consider, Josie. You are
rich, an heiress. I'm a poor man.
Would you like it to be said l was
after your money!
mo one would dare say such a
thing" she asserted, with profound
conviction.
"Oh, yes, they would! You don't
know the world as do. And for all
you know they might be right. How
do you know that
"Nat! A catch in her voice stopped
him. Don't say such horrid things!
1 could tell-a woman always can.
know you would be incapable of such
a thing. Papa knows it too. No one
has ever got ahead Of papa, and he
says you are fine, steady, Christian
man and he would rather see me your
wife than any
"Josiep'
The interjection was 80 imperative
that she was silenced. "Why, what,
NatT she asked, rising.
'@rhe time has come" he declared.
you must know the truth"
"Oh, Natr'
"rm not what you think me-" he
continued dramatically.
"Oh. Nstp
"Nor what your father thinks me.
nor what anybody else In this town
thinks me. I'm not . regular Chris
t1an--it's all q blum. didn't know
anything about q church till came
here. ! smoke. and drink. and !
swea. and ] eambiA. and only cut
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mumbled and incontinently collided
with Roland Barnette.
Roland was working under a full
head of steam apparently. His natu-
rally snnguine complexion was several
shades darker than the normal, and he
was seething with repressed emotion
excitement. anticipated triumph. jeal-
Ousy, envy and hatred, all centering
upon the hapless head of Nat Duncan.
his thoughts wholly preoccupied with
his grievance and its remedy, he bump
ed into Willing and caromed off. rec
ognizng him with an angry growl
The result of this was to stay Pete's
departure He grasped the frame Of
the door and steadied himself, glaring
round at the aggressor.
"'Lo. Roland!' he said, focusing his
vision "Whash masser?'
Roland disregarded him entirely.
"Say. your he snorted. catching sight
of Nat II want to see you"
"OhY Nat drawled exasperatingly.
He had never had much use for Ro-
land. and now, with hidden joy, he
read the signs of passion on the boy S
inflamed countenance. Happy he
would be, thought Nat, If Roland were
TO be delivered into his hands that
night He owed the world a grudge
just then and needed nothing more
than an object to wreak his vengeance
upon. "Well, I'll stake you to good
long look" he add sweetly.
"Ah-h. don't you try to be so funny!
You might get hurt"
Pete seemed to be suddenly electri-
fed by Roland's manner. "Herev' he
interposed "Whajuh mean by that?''
And. relinquishing his grasp on the
door, he reeled between the two and
thrust his face close to Roland's.
"who're you talkin' to. an'way" he
demanded. truculent
Nat stepped forward quickly and
grabbed Pete's arm. That's all right,
Pete" he soothed him. "Don't get
nervous. Roly wont hurt anybody"
The diminutive stung Roland to ex-
ASPIRATION. why, curse your he
screamed and promptly became mar
ticulate with rage.
"Ah. all, ahv' Nat wagged reprov-
ing forefnger. Naughty word. Roly!
Careful or you'll sour your chewing
gum"
"Now, say! Do you think
At this juncture Pete drowned his
words with an incoherent roar, having
apparently reached the conclusion that
the time had now arrived when II
would be his duty and pleasure to eat
Roland alive. Nat saved the young
man by the barest inch. He grapped
with Pete and drew himself aside just
in time.
STEADY, Pete" he said quietly.
STEADY, old man. Let Roland alone"
"Awrh, l amt 'fraid Of him!" splut.
tered Pete.
Neither am 1. Get out, won't you.
and leave him to me?"
"Aw'right." Pete became more
calm. "I1l leave him lone. but all
the same wan it 'stinctly un'erstood
/ kin lick any man in town 'ceptin' m
wife. G. night, everybody"
He gathered himself together and by
a supreme effort lunged through the
door and into tho deepening dusk.
"well. RolyT Nat asked. turning
back.
His ironic calm gave Roland pause.
For q moment be lost his bearings
and stammered In confusion. II come
In to tell you that me and you's apt
to have trouble" he concluded
"Ohf And are you thinking Of start
ing TT" t,
"You bet I'll start n. and IN start Il
d quick u you don't leave Josie
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-03-03

HE KICKED ROLAND OUT INTO THE SIRE
acre National bank in Moo York, and
they amt got no trace of him yet"
SO this was why Roland had been
so assiduous a student of the back
files in the Citizen office!
Indeed? 2"
Eyes. indeed. | had my suspicious
all along. but didn't say nothin', but
just today. got description of him,
and the description just fits. Mr.. Nor
timer Henry"
"Just fits Mr.. Mortimer Henry? But
what has that
''Ah, don't you try to seem too darn
innocent" Roland snarled- You can't
fool me.''
A light dawned upon Nat, and laugh
ter flooded his being, although out
wardly he remained imperturbable-
merely mildly curious. But his fin
gers were itching
$50 you think I'm the absconding
cashier, eh, Rolyw
You keep away from Josie r you'll
Il
lty deceived Roland, who drew the
wholly erroneous conclusion that he
had succeeded in frightening his rival,
and consequently dared a few lengths
further in his TRADE. "Why, If l was
to go to Mr.. Lockwood and tell him
you're Mortimer Henry, alias Nat Dun
cam
THAT will do" icily. "That will be
all for this evening, thanks"
"Are you goin' to quit chasin' after
Josie?"
"Pll begin chasing after you If you
don't clear out of here"
"You better agree
Just there the storm burst. Ten Sec
onds later Roland, with confused
impression of having been kicked by
a mule, picked himself up out Of the
dust In the middle Of the street and
stared stupidity back at the store.
"Here's your hat, Roly," called Nat
Tossing him the hat, Nat turned con-
temptuously.
He paused In the middle of the store
and felt of his necktie. 1t proved to
be little out of place, but otherwise
he was as immaculate as was his wont.
He reviewed the encounter and laugh
ed quietly.
There's no cure for fool" he
unused.
The telephone bell reused him from
his reverie. He went over to the in
strument, sat down and put the re-
ceiver to his ear.
"Hellop he said. ooh, hello, Josie!
What's that? That's right, but I'm
not used to it yet, you know. Well.
Ill try again. Now-readyY"
He schooled his voice to a KEY of
heartrending sentiment. "Hello. dar.
ling. How's that? Told your father7
Told him whatf Oh, about the en-
gagementf Was he angry Oh. he
wasn't chr What did he say3 Wasn't
that nice Of himP'
Conscious of slight noise IN the
store, he looked up. A young woman
had just entered She paused Just In
side the door, smiling at him a little
timidly.
Without another word to his f,ancee
Nat put down the telephone and hook.
Cd mp the receiver.
Betty he cried wonderingly.
nSuu, tt tH era ..,-7A
f~o m co~~vvN $500
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-03-03
5 THE
FORTUNE;
) HUNTER
Novelized by
! LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE {
From the Play of the (
Same Name by (
I WINCHELL SMITH
Copyright. 1910. by Wincheli Smith
and Louis Joseph Vance

CHAPTER XIX.

CHAPTER XIX.
u CUSTOMER came and went
after Kellogg had gone up
stairs to meet Sam Graham,
and then Nat noticed that twi-
light was beginning to darken the
store.
Tracey returned to look after the
store during the supper hour, but was
delighted to hear that he need not re-
main. but could go back to his beloved
Angie.
Now Nat moved to the windows and
switched on the bulbs behind the huge
glass jars filed with tinted water. Re-
turning. he was about to connect up
the remainder of the Illuminating sys-
TEN when Josie, entering, stayed him.
Later he was glad of this.
mat"
He knew that voice. "Why, Josie"
he exclaimed in surprise, swinging
about to discover her standing on the
threshold. very dainty and fetching
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CHAPTER Xxx.

CHAPTER Xxx.
~ ERHAPS I'd better CO." Jo-
sic. fluttering with alarm and
little pale. went quickly to
the door.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-29
GOOD YEAR FOR WINE
Vintage of French Champagne and
Claret Above Average in Quality.

Paris. oct. D-After an exceptionally
warm and dry summer in France the wine
harvest took place under most favorable
climatic conditions. The quantity OF the
wine has not come up 10 expectations
everywhere. but a for quality II is prob
able that 1911 will be one OF the best years
for champagne and claret. Prices, how
ever. will be high all round This is the
opinion Of NJ Ernest Verdier, the late pro-
prletor OF the now vanished Maison Doree,
the famous Paris restaurant.
This years weather conditions have been
extremely favorable TO the champagne
vine Quantity this year Will be average,
but the quality will probably be found 10
rank with the best years.
The claret vintage has taken place in
highly satisfac DRY climatic conditions
The grape was perfectly ripe and the vines
mate estimate puts the quantity at not
quite twO-thirds OF that for an average
year. White Bordeaux appears to be
equally well favored in quality. and 1911
will, II is anticipated, likewise prove to be
first class year for white wine.
The wines Of Burgundy will be less sat
isfactory than those Of the Champagne or
Of Bordeaux. The harvest OF red wine
WIFI be about half the average and that OF
white wine practically nil.
In the Chablis district the harvest will
probably be Of good quality, but here again
the quantity is very small The regions
which appear TO have been most favored
are Touraine and Anjou, which have Pro-
duced Tery generous wines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-29
PARIS BOURSE FIRM
of Money Seeking
Investment.
by Cable 70 The Tribune. ]

Paris. oct. 2S.-There is a slight back
ward tendency in French rentes. span
ish government bonds are weaker in view
Of possible difficulties with Spain in
regard to Morocco because of Spain
apparent unwillingness to withdraw
from Alcazar and Larache, the contin-
ued occupation Of which by Spanish
troops is considered by the French gov
eminent as q distinct violation of French
rights in Morocco Meanwhile. great
abundance Of money in the Paris mar
ket seeking investment gives firm tone
in all departments. The volume OF busi-
ness during the last week has been
greater than al any time since last
spring.
II should be noted that French rentes.
in spite Of to- days reaction. are quoted
at % francs So centimes. having thus
nearly recovered 10 &c, which was their
official price four months ago, before the
Agadir nightmare
French bankers have implicit conf
dence in j. Pierpont Margan, and feel,
whatever may be the outcome OF
the Injunction suit against the United
states Steel Corporation, that vested IN
terests Will not be impaired. and French
financiers instead OF selling their Steel
Corporation holdings are on a lookout for
favorable opportunities TO increase them
There is great animation and buoy
ancv here in Russian industrials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-29

monds. said 10 be the most costly ring
ever given to any prelate by Plus y.
Again. I'm October. 1902 semi-o'ficlal adj
,ices stated that Archbishop Farley was TO
have the red hat bestowed upon him. III
was pointed out. I'm confirmation OF TINS
second rumOr. that Monsignor Farley was
very popular at the Vatican and was a
norsonal friend of Pope Plus y when the
la,ter WAS Patriarch Of Venice. Also be'
csuse of his work I'm the archdiocese OF
New York. where he has developed the
finest parochial school system ana mas vs.
,ablished high schools ana colleges III con-
formity with the Pope's Ideas II was re-
garded as almost certain that the A'o"'
bishop would thus he honored
on the occas sion OF the unveiling OF the
Colonel Thomas DOngan memorial tao'0'
at 81. Peters Church. Barclay street on
October II last. Archbishop Farley, In max
Ing his address remarked that he believed
II was about time another Catholic was
elected Governor OF New York. Colonel
Dongan was Governor Of New York from
1855 TO 1855, and was the only man OF that
faith TO be elected 10 the Office. Archbishop
Farley stated that where the Liberties OF
a people are committed to a Catholic their
Liberties are safer than when committed 10
any other individual" He then went on TO
say that the time had arrived when Cath
olics should seek elective office, and re-
ferred 10 Mayor Grace OF New York, a
Catholic. as n shining example OF what a
man of the Roman Cathollc 1alth does III
nffIce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-29
ARCHBISHOP FALCONIO.

Monsignor Diomede Faconio was born
in 1Si2, at Pescocostango. Italy. In 1850
he Joined the Franciscan order OF friars
minor. and five years later was sent 10 the
United states al a teacher Of classics at
ST. Bonaventure's College, Allegany, y. Y.
lie was ordained a priest the following
year. lie remained in the college for sew
eral years and was then sent to assist
the Bishop Of HarbOr Grace, NewfoundS
land In this diocese he labored as vicar
general and administrator till 1870, when
he came to New York and spent some time
In the Sullivan street parish. He returned
TO Italy and received appointments TO va
rlous Offices in the Franciscan order, cul-
minating I'm that of Procurator General.
The Pope appointed him. in 1892, Arch
bishop Of Acrenza. In 1899 he was made
Apostolic Delegate to Canada, and in 1901
succeeded Monsignor Martinelli in the
same capacity al Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-29
TAXICABS FAIL TO PAY
Director Says Drivers Get Too Many
Extras New Check Planned.

London, oct 2l.-"If taxcsb proprietors
had all the extras which the drivers steal
II would be enough To pay per cent on
the 100000 sunk I'm the Industry" said the
managing director OF "A company operating
one OF the largest fleets" OF motor cabs in
London recently.
I'VE cannot raise the fares TO the pub
lic-it would be impolltic-snd We cannot
10 on az II is. These extras We must
have, or there is nothing in the business at
all We intend to have system which
puts a check on the work Of the drivers.
We must fine the men who defraud us.
and II they persist in doing so after fines
and warnings we must dismiss them.
cone or two companies already have a
few spots or observers in the streets
noting the men who carry additional pas
seucers There Is nothing general In the
system vet. but there viii be. The proprle-
tory OF quite two thousand motor cabs are
now banded together. They mean to have
these 'ex,ras.' or they will have TO give up
the business An organized system Of OBJ
servers Is now considered possible and Il
ui,l compeI the men 20 be honest and make
q proper return OF a cabs earnings"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-29
AMBASSADOR TO LECTURE
In Edinburgh on THE Scot in
America"
10y cable to The Tribune.

London. oct. 2S.-The American Ann
bassador and Mrs. Reid Will go to Dali
menv on Tuesday for the opening of the
lecture course at the Philosophical IN
stitution on the following night Their
host, Lord Rosebery. is chairman OF that
time honored Edinburgh association, fol-
lowing Macaulay. Brougham. Carlyle ana
Gladstone, and will introduce the am
bassador as the first lecturer OF the four
months season.
During the Victorian period there
were long and solid courses or lectures
every year. and many important books
we're reproduced from them by Ruskin'
Mason. Freeman, Dean Stanley, hugh
Miller. Dean Ramsay and other writers
'The list of lecturers in the last siXtN-nNe
wears is a muster of the intellectual
workers of the English speaking Worlo
In that period. for it includes TnackeraE'
Dickens. Emerson. Lowell Kingsley
Froude. Huxley. Martineau, Dicey' Ire
velvan. Lewes, Tyndall, Bryce. Rosebery'
Blackie. Maurice. Green and provost
Paradol.
The courses are now lighter and more
entertaining than formerly, but the H.
augural lecture has retained its oldtlme
dignity. Viscount Wolseley the late
Marques Of Butte Sir Henry Irving ana
the American ambassadors Bayard ana
Choate. as well as Lowell and Phelps
enjoyed the distinction OF opening the
courses OF lectures.
Ambassador Reid will follow them with
an address on The Scot In America and
the I'lstAr Scot"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-29
ARCHBISHOP o'CONNELL.

Archbishop William II. O'Connell was
born in Lowell, Mass, December 3. lSos'
on the feast day of the Immaculate con-
ception. For excellence in his studies at
Boston College. Jesuit institution. he re-
ceiyed a scholarship from Archbishop Will
Jams OF Boston, in the American College
at Rome.
on January S, 1854. he was ordained a
priest at Rome. and became the first pre-
feet of the American College there, con-
tinung in this position until late in 1919
when he returned to America. In 1896 he
went to Rome again. this time to become
pontiical rector. or president, OF the
American College. lie was consecrated
Bishop in the Church Of st. John Lateran
at Rome. May 10, 1901. and was assigned
TO the diocese Of Portland, Me.
As Bishop OF Portland. he was selected
by the Pope on August Sc. i90y, to go
to Japan as private messenger In connec-
ton with the placing Of an apostolate at
Toxic. During this mission he was for a
day the special guest OF the Emperor OF
Japan. His appointment as Archbishop OF
Boston came on August 30. 1857, in sue
cesson to Archbishop Williams.
The archdiocese over which Monsgnor
O'Connell presides has Catholic popula-
ton Of 10000 and covers 2,465 square miles,
including the counties Of Essex, MiddleseX
Suffolk. Plymouth and Norfolk, with the
exception OF the towns Of Mattapoisett,
Marion and Wareham. Monsignor OCon-
nells administration has been notable for
great advances in the organization OF the
Catholic population. Every society OF lay
men over which the Church has jurisdic-
ton has been brought more firmly under
ecclesia stical control Even the Catholic
physicians have been admonished to prac-
tise medicine in manner TO conform with
the teachings Of the Church. Archbishop
OConnell has displayed rare executive
ability, and has been uncompromising In
his enforcement of Church discipline.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-29
FARLEY VERY SURPRISED
Archbishop of New York Says,
IF True, Highly Welcome"

Dispatches from Rome to the effect that
Archbishop Farley would be created a car
dinal were shown 10 his grace at the
achiepiscopal residence last evening upon
his return from days visit out Of town.
II cannot believe it, he exclaimed. and
evinced great surprise at the news. Il can
not believe IT," he repeated, ''notwithstand-
ing thst the news appears to be from a
trustworthy correspondent whom I know
well. However authentic they may be. YOU
know it is entirely unsafe TO credit unof-
fetal adylces in such a case as this. II IL
very unusual TO announce such matters a
whole month in advance"
The Archbishop excused himself. but re-
turned a moment later with gratified
smile on his face. lie had I'm his hand n ca
BILE dispatch Just received from Rome which
read: "Heartiest congratulations Your
Emnence" II was signed. "Monsignor
O'Kelly." an intimate friend Of the Arcn-
bishop and editor OF The Rome" an Eng
liSh paper published in the Italian capital.
Notwithstanding this seeming confirma-
ton. the lsrchoishop was not inclined to ac-
cept the news as a fact, reiterating that
while II true il was highly welcome he
could not believe II.
Ills grace or, as he will hereafter be
known, his emnence. referred TO Archbsh-
op O'Connell. who Is also TO be made a
Cardinal. and paid him this tribute
'fIe is one of the most eloquent bishops
OF the country. as well as learned lie
lived In Rome "A number Of years as rec
tor OF the American College, and conse-
quently had the opportunity of acquiring
the extensive fund of ecclesiastical learn
ing which all persons long resident in
Rome do acquire lie is highly esteemed
By the Holy Father, as he was by Pope
Leo Kill"
The Archbishop also spoke I'm praise OF
Monsignor Falconio. Apostolic Delegate I'm
the United States the third American OF
the new Cardinals 10 be created
'Monsignor Falconio is held in high es.
TEEN by all the bishops OF the country.
lie Is most amiabe gentleman"
Archbishop Farley retired tarly. withoLt
receipt OF any further confirmation OF the.
news. In looking over tho full list OF those
To be appointed he exclaimed My what
bunch OF u.s. The secretary pointed out
that Monsignor Van Rossum would bo the
first Redemptorist appointed To the College
OF Cardinals In many years.
In contrast to the present early announce