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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-15

II SHALL LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU
entines face
II own 80 per cent of the stock. my
daughter 49," resumed the banker. I'll
is her wish, to which | assent. that
take you into the bank as an EN-
ployee."
Valentine could hardly believe thai
he was hearing Alright. That a bank
er should offer newly released con
Wet a position in his establishment
was astounding.
But. Mr.. Lane he began protest
ingly. But Mr.. Lane again spoke.
"One moment. please. You will get
a rather small salary to begin with
but as you learn the business-l un-
derstand you are an accountant"
Il was for 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. doA't you see, in year OF
two she began, but her father in
terrupted.
"And this also l wish you to con-
slider. Mr.. Randall: In this position
your past cannot affect you. l mean
by that, since we know all. only your
future concerns u.s."
"You are very generous, butt
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 acceptY"
The other considered for moment.
Finally he made up his mind.
with the deepest thanks" he re-
piled feelingiy.
1--WE are leaving now. l shall ex-
pect you to report whenT asked the
father.
within a week"
THAT is entirely satisfactory"
Rose arose with her father and
stepped close to Valentine, extending
a dainty gloyed hand.
Il shall look forward TO seeing you"
she said In low voice.
The ex-Drisoner gazed steadily into
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-15


landing the Waterman and feeling out
a combination in the dark"
"And hearing the coppers pass and
try the doorY" reminded Avery eagerly.
"And seeing the old safe open up
ike an oyster and grabbing the
dough" said Red aluringly.
And make a clean getaway" fol-
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 kck?" added
Avery.
"And reading the papers and laugh
ing our heads off at what suckers we
made of the coppers-you amt going
10 lose that, JimmyT Red pleaded,
with every ounce of effort he could
control.
Indecision had begun to show in Val
sntine'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-
hghtedly.
Jimmy Valentine had surrendered
indeed. His two one-time accomplices
had cunningly played on his weakness
for the thrills OF the crooked game"
The thrills OF 1t 10 him wero more
precious than the rewards. They were
his rewards. Besides. the girl had
not returned She had paid the debt
she owed to her rescuer. and that was
all Well. let her 20. reasoned -valen-
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-15
Copyright. 1910, by American Press
Association
CHAPTER TX.

n SILENCE ensued. Valentine
a was plainly suffering from
the blow. Then an express
n sion of confidence came into
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-15

DosE greeted Valentine pleasant
- ~. the blush I'm her fresh
IN young cheeks equaling 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"
"Well. Mr. Randall. am not going
to ask questions. | presume no one
wishes to forget the past more than
you. am going to explain a situa-
ton to you and offer you employ.
ment."
while thank you I could not &C.
sept any position at your hands or
-FOUR daughters" answered Valentine
1T is better that started without as
sistance and procured employment
with total strangers"
Duti MI nahu4iii RSs"n 'ne 81"
The father continued:
81 think you are wrong, Mr.. Ran
dali | understand perfectly the spirit
which prompts you to take this stand.
Still, think you are wrong. Won't
you let me explain fully?"
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. | am the president
of the Fourth National bank of Spring
field"
springfield. 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.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-15
CHAPTER X.

THOSE greeted Valentine pleasant.
~ ly. the blush in her fresh
IN young cheeks equaling the
n \ mink of the roses in her hat
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-15

they would new way out Of the
morass Of degradation and misery into
which 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 gambling house in
Thirty-third street
Four years later Red was placed in
charge of the buffet in this establish
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-15

You may have a sample bottle sent free
bymail. Address DIR. Kilmer & Co., Bing-
hamton, N. Y. Mention this paper and
remember the name, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, and the address, Binghamton,
N. ", on every bottle.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-15

the back are also symptoms that tell you
the kidneys and bladder are out of order
and need attention.
what To DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy,
fulhlls almost every wish in correcting
rheumatism, pain in the back, kidneys,
liver, bladder and every part of theurinary
passage. Corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain in passing it, or bad
effects following use of liquor, wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant ne
cessity of being compelled to go often
through the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and
immediate effect of Swamp-Root is
soon realized, II stands the highest be-
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-15

cause Gifts remarkable
health restoring prop
critics. If you need a
medicine you should
have the best. Sold by
druggists in ffty-cent
and one-dollar sizes.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-15

a brick dust sedi-
nent, OF settling,
stringy or milky
appearance often
indicates an un-
healthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; too fire.
quent desire to
pass il or pain in
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-15

Fill a bottle or common glass with your
water and let IL stand twenty-four hours:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-07
Omaha and Commission Plan.

Omaha, Neb., has adopted the com
mission form OF government. The vote
vas light This is the only consola-
ton the seifspeakfng politicians get
out of II.
The Nebraska metropolis with its
population of approximately 13O 900 is
one of the largest municipalities to
adopt this plan Of government. Re
suits there will be watched with in
tense interest. Though the vote was
light at the election at which the plan
was adopted the unique and exciting
contests for nominations and for the
final election should bring out a heavy
vote and make the result representa-
tive of the whole people.
In that event Omaha is certain TO
SIC great Improvement as comuared
with the old plan Of government by
partisan cliques..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-07
Negro Progressives to Meet.

Springfield, Sept 7.-Negroes who
believe in men and measures rather
than in political parties and who are
willing TO follow progressive leaders
have been invited TO attend confer
ence to be held in this city Oct. 8 TO
organize the Negro Independent State
league. The call for the meeting is
signed by 80 representative negroes Of
Illinois representing every section of
the state. ". Monroe Trotter of Bos-
ton, 7. c. Graves of Cairo, Ill, H. H.
Pitts Of East ST Louis, Ill, and others
will address the gathering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-07

and when she spoke there was an OBJ
stinate note in her low voice: ST can
not return them to you, Mr.. Chalmers.
hope you will forgive me. could not
help tit all happened so quickly.
overheard what he said in there an
hour ago. She nodded toward his
private Office.
Chalmers regarded her curiously.
"wen?' he said defiantly. Granted
that you did overhear what was not
intended for your ears, I cannot see
that you were justified in He hest
tated
at was afraid" she stammered
breathlessly-"I was afraid you would
give the papers to him"
The assistant district attorney lsngn-
ed .harshly. The intrusion OF a per-
sonaI note In the dull routine Of his
office was not distasteful, though 1t
was unexpected, and there was some
thing In the mutinous bearing OF the
girl that compelled his admiration.
For three years she had worked
faithfully at his elbow. Careful, pains
taking and cheerful, she represented
the highest type of the refined bust
ness woman, and Chalmers realized in
that moment that to her assistance
and cooperation might be ascribed q
degree of the success he had attained.
He WINGED now as he recognized the
quality of the courage that had over
come her extreme sensitiveness and
reserve and emboldened her to defy
him
81 am afraid you have a poor opin-
ion OF my honor" he said. rather awk-
wardly.
"But you hesitated, SIR" she said
quickly, and then as II conscious Of
her presumption tears flied her eyes
There was q long silence.
81 thank you" he said thfckly. 81
believe / would have done It If you
had not prevented me-"
Alma Wainwright was pfnning on
her hat. Her face was like snow, and
her scarlet bps were trembling. When
she spoke it was with averted eyes.
"Here are the papers, Mr.. Chalmers
Please forgive me for my imperttnence
MISREPRESENTATION. 1 cannot come
back. am very sorry; you must hnd
another secretary"
She moved toward the door, but
the large frame OF the assistant dis
trict attorney blocked her path.
wait a minute. please" he said In
a queer voice. "I never-no one has
ever shown any interest in my sue
cesses or failures before. 1 thank you.
1t is very beautiful to me. seem to
have been walking in darkness-be-
hind a closed door. Something has
happened. May I come and explain
It after this affair is overT'
The silver tongued orator stammered
awkwardly before her, but to her ears
his words were sweetest music
81 shall expect you" she said, plac-
ing her hand in his outstretched palm.
81 must fire Murfree before you pass
out" he said lightly, and he went
back to accomplish that feat, which
was only the forerunner OF the total
disaster that fell upon Murfree a few
days afterward-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-07
State Merit War to Court.

Springfield, Sept Edward Mitch
ell. state treasurer. this week will be-
gin proceedings in defense of his con-
tention that all employees in the treas
ury are exempt from civil service clas-
sification. One of the suits will be a
petition for an Injunction to restrain
the state civil service commission from
certifying his employees as under civil
service. The other will be directed
against ]. S. Mccullough, state auditor,
and will be in the form of a manda-
mus to compel the auditor TO issue war
rants of the pay roll of the treasury
employees for the months of July and
August
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-07
The Argus Daily Short Story
The Murfree Casey Clarissa Maclde.
Copyrighted. 1911. by Associated Literary PresA

The assistant district attorney
pushed back his chair with gesture
of WEAKNESS. SIS that all, Jacksen?"
he asked of the clerk at his elbow.
Here are the papers in the Murfree
case, Mr. Chalmers" replied the man,
thrusting a sheaf Of papers before
his superior. Mr.. Lantry was work
ing on them when he was stricken,
and he made memoranda of all the
most important
VERY well; leave them on my desk,
and 1 will go over the matter this
evening""
When he was alone Chalmers arose
and paced the floor with quick. impa-
tent strides. His broad shoulders
hunched despondently and his genial
face was craven in lines of care as
he went to and fro.
The day had been full Of disagree
able happenings. He had returned
that morning from a long trip abroad
to find his chief stricken with apo
plexy on the eve of a great legal
fight. The principal malefactor in this
case was a rich man, James White
Murfree, and it happened that Muir
free was the man who had run a race
with Chalmers for the hand and heart
of Alice Leigh, and Murfree, with the
money, had won.
Suddenly the outer door of his Office
swung open and closed. A tall man,
clad in a richly furred overcoat, walk
ed swiftly to his desk and looked down
at him with the patronizing stare Of
James White Murfree.
Chalmers motioned toward a chair
and challenged the others errand with
frank inquiry in his brown eyes.
Murfree's long, pale face did not
change color under the scrutiny. His
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-07
Soon a Centenarian.

Illinois win be 100 years old in 1918.
A scheme to celebrate the anniversary
in Peoria has been launched by the
Peoria County Old Settlers assocla-
ton. The state legislature will be ask
ed two years hence to appropriate ST.
1000 for a centennial exposition
fund. Illinois is the keystone in the
magnificent arch Of great western
states. It has the most commanding
position in the great Mississippi vel
ley. and the nations glory" cannot be
writ without it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-07

cold gray eyes surveyed the younger
man with a speculative interest
Know why I'm herer' asked Muir
free suddenly.
Chalmers nodded CURLY. mot hard
to conjecture"
mo use tackling old Landry, even If
he had not crumpled up on the job
heard you were here and they sent me
around"
Nothing doing" remarked Chalmers
grimly.
Now, see here. Chalmers" urged
the millionaire. This affairs likely
to go my way, anyhow, and it won't
need any pushing in either direction
for you to help me along. Just restrain
yourself from being so BANKED con-
scientious and
Chalmers held up a hand mo use,
Murfree- I'd rather It was somebody
else had the Job. but If 1 take it-Pll
do the square thing, you can bank on
that"
ITS a matter of cool million for
you" suggested Murfree, his sharp
eyes greedny noting the papers Chal-
mers was gathering together. Don't
be a fool-i+ rHI make you a rich man
tar life"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-07

enough to attack the interests. This
article is called "Polecat Fighting
and is well worth reading.
McClure's tells about Statement
No. 1" which throws a deal Of light
on how rich corruptionists become
able, progressive citizens under the
working of the new Oregon law. AL
who are interested IN knowing how
government can be restored to the
people should read this article. II
is written by Burton Hendrick-
Golfers announces that Mark Sui
Ivan, who writes the "Congression-
al Record" page. will soon be back
from his vacation This Is discour-
aging news to the malefactors and
the saffron senators, because If there
is a muckraker whom the big crooks
sincerely hate it is this same Sulli-
van.
On the Vhole. most Of the month
lies are still true to their coloTs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-07
Total
DUFFY APPOINTS STAFF
Illinois G. A. X. Commander An
nounceS a Partial List.

Illinois G. a. X. Commander An
nounces a Partial List.
Chicago. Sept. 7.-Christopher P.
Duffy, department. commander of the
Grand Army of the Republic of Illinois,
has issued general order No. 4, ap-
pointing the members of his staff. A
partial list of the appointees contains
E. S. Johnson, Joseph A. Pirt, and John
Underfanger, Springfield; P. E. oliver.
Danville; James NJ. Brown and Z. H.
Osborn, Quincy.
James A. Connolly. Springfield, was
named chairman Of a committee to
inspect and oversee the Danville
branch of the National Soldiers
Home.
C. c. Pones of Rockford was made
chairman of the Soldiers and Sailors
home al Quincy. E. c. Fuller, Joliet,
was named chairman Of the Soldiers
Widows home at Wilmington, and
John B. Inman, Springfield, chairman
of the Soldiers Orphans home at
Springfield
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-07
COURT HOUSE RECORD
Zeal Estate Transfers.

Mary E. Grove to }. q. Britton, lot
5, block 8. Smalloy's LIST subdivision
South Rock Island, s400.
Emma l.. Healer TO l. H. Valentine.
blocks :. IS. Il, 20, 81, 20, y, village
Of Illinois City, S4.23O.
L. J. Greer to East Moline Theatre
company, part lot S, block 172, city OF
East Moline. $1,000.
E. J. Swan to ]. A. Lattner, y. II n.
". part y. Z n. E. S. section 3-20-2E.
y. E. y. z. & s. = y. Z. & part S. E.
y. W. 4 section 4-20-2E, $4,000.
Louisa Wennerstrom to G. P. Peters,
part lots 10, II. block S, Columbia
Park addition, Moline. $4,000.
Guyer, White & Pope TO Peek &
Butterworth, lots 1e. q. block PA. New
Shops 2nd addition, East Moline, S740
Greer & Johnson TO William Butter
worth. part lot 3, block 172, East No
line. $3.50.
sarah l. Berba to T. Anna Jontz,
part lot 5, block l. B. Davenport's 2nd
addition. Moline. $4,000.
l. Mitchell TO H y. Wood, lot 5,
block l. P. L Mitchells addition, Rock
island, s400.
August Fuhr TO John Eckhardt,
southeast quarter, southeast quarter,
section il, 16, Az. 81.
Thomas McLsfflin TO Margaret ]. Nc
Latin, lot II. block 81, Watertown;
lot -, block s, Candee Grove, South
Moline, 81
Lucretia W. Freeman to ]. ]. In
gram, part lot 55. Huber s Peetz's ad-
dition, Rock Island. 81.
Louis Versluis 10 Charles Wills. lot
4. Neilsen's 1st addition, Rock Island,
southeast quarter, section 6, II, Nv.
1850.
John Il. Brishong TO Ida 4. Sloan,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-07
Misleading Book Titles.

Some book titles are distinctly mis-
leading. Ruskin's "On the Construc-
ton of SheepfoIds" is a famous exam
pie of these, and there are others Mr.
Henry James novel THE Lesson OF
the Master has more than once been
catalogued as a religious work. The
same fate befel Sir Edward Hamil'
toms Conversion and Redemption" 9
highly technical study of schemes for
the reduction Of the national debt
''DisloyaIa: or. The Doubtful Priest,
was the title originally selected by
Shorthouse for the book we now know
as John Inglesant." 1t was pointed
out to him that such a title would
lead people to regard it as an attack
on Roman Catholicism. and this In
duced him to change it.-London
Chronicle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-07
Magazines Still on the Old Firing
Line.

The monthly magazines of the
country persistentIy reported in dan
ger of being gobbled up by the mon
eyed interests, present a fairly good
answer, through their September is
sues, to the charge that privilege has
them by the throat. From the ma
ture of many of the articles it is ap-
parent that as yet they have not
suffered a choking process; many of
them, in fact, standing out on the
firing line as boldly as ever in the
attack on special privilege.
The American, among other things
announces that beginning with the
October issue it will print a series
entitled 1.-The Autobiography of an
Insqrgent," the same being the life
and work of Robert NJ. La Toilette.
The fighting senator from Wisconsin.
Obviously, no magazine controlled
by the big interests would print any
thing to Che credit OF Mr.. La Fol
lette. In the September American.
Attorney Clarence Darrow, the noted
labor attorney, tells ''Why Men Fight
for the Closed Shop" an article that
is we'll worth reading by any one in
terested in the struggle of labor for
better conditions.
The Worlds Work presents an es-
pecially fine number this month.
Among other things it has an account
OF the conspiracy against Dr. Wiley,
being one Of the first of the maya
zines to treat this subject. which
doubtless Will come in for more OK
tended reference later on. The
North American Review, always re-
garded as being more or less friend
ly toward Wall street, has an IN
sparing attack OF the Aldrich none
tary plan, and also an account of
The Work of the Democratic
House" by Speaker Champ Clark.
In this article Mr.. Clark tells how
the democrats kept their promises, a
fact which he considers of overshad-
owing Importance in this day Of
lightly made and lightly kept cam
paigu pledges.
The Columbian is the most belig-
erent of them all, and this is signifi-
cant in view Of the fact that its edi-
torial policy is dominated by Ben
Hampton, whose inability to nego-
tiate a loan last winter when his
Hamptons was in 4 perilous situa-
ton. led TO the rumors that the mon
eyed interests had set out to destroy
the Independent magazines. IN the
Columbian. Senator Bristow tells
How the Interests Control Amer
lea and while this is an excellent
expose, and one that everybody
should read, Senator Bristow doubt
less could please a great many peo-
PIE by writing another article next
month on How I Blocked Direct
Election OF Senators With an
Amendment Which / Knew Would
Kill the Bill" In this magazine this
month George Creel tells OF the
methods OF those who blscken the
character of men who are brave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-07
New Rule Mayors End Meet.

Peoria, Sept. THE first annual
convention of the mayors of commits
sion form cities closed last night after
selecting Springfield for the meeting
next spring. Mayor Martin p. Carl
son of Moline presided. James S
Baldwin of Decatur was secretary. A
judicial and legislative committee. COM
posed of Rector s. Hit of Ottawa, A.
d. Stewart of Springfield and Tom
WEIGH of Kewanee. will appear before
the next session of the legislature to
serve as a bureau of information.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-07
Sept. z in American
History

1S19-Thomas Andrews Hendricks,
statesman, vice president Of the
United States under Cleveland,
born; died in Office 1885.
1S92-John Greenieaf Whittier, the
poet, died; born 1907.
IeO9-Commander Robert q. Peary
cabled from Labrador that he
reached the north pole on April g,
1909 Lieutenant General Henry
Clark Corbin, q. S. A, retired,
who, as adjutant general, intro
duced many reforms, died; born
1912
191O-F'irst scheduled train ran through
new East river New York; tun-
nels from Pennsylvania station for
points on Long Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-07
ILLINOIS NEWS
Express Rates Cut

Springfield, Sept. An order di-
recting a cut in express rates through
out Illinois, amounting to % per cent,
was issued yesterday by the Illinois
railroad and warehouse commission.
The reduction will be effective Oct l.
The decision of the commission was
reached after a series of hearings at
which both shippers and representa-
tives of the express companies were
given an opportunity to present their
arguments. While the slash in rates
is not all that the shippers sought, it
is regarded as a satisfactory forward
step in their movement to bring ex-
press companies down to what is re-
garded as a reasonable level. Plans
by the express carriers for seeking an
Injunction to restrain the enforcement
Of the commissions order will, it was
announced, be held in allegiance for a
time 1t is their plan to give the new
schedule a trial and then seek a
change, If it is deemed advisable, eth
er through an appeal to the commits
sioners or to the federal court.