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Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-01-25

A her the blood rushed to his
I cheek and his eyes gIinted in
angry surprise. In an instant.
however. he answered with perfect
colnposure:
.'Twice. believe. l hardly expected
to meet you here, Mrs Gilbert
Three times I'm sure" she said
pleasantly. ITS very stupid. but really
all ! can think of is that trite old
saying that the world is very small,
Mr.. McAdoo."
Bobs sense of humor came to his
aid as he looked at the woman to cast
whom and her influence out of his life
he had come to find weapon He
laughed
''I should say the worlds size de-
pends upon whether you are trying to
find or avoid person"
Her face lighted up mirthfully.
Come. Mr.. McAdoo We are under
the white flag here. appeal to the
governor. Cousin. to my rescue. for
the sake of your households peace.
Mr. McAdoo and always quarrel"
Then | solemnly declare truce .
laughed the governor But doubt
her need of my protection fancy this
young lady is quite capable of caring
for herself. eh. Mr.. McAdooY
"Quitep'
'"That's very generous" she smiled
ut speaks well for successful truce.
| hope?" And she held out her hand
with pretended hesitation.
His hesitation was genuine: but.
yielding to the necessity. he took her
slender white hand into his big strong
0ne-the hand as it flashed across her
mind, that had once snatched her from
a hideous death. Perhaps her smile
became more kindly than she intended,
for he dropped her hand as though it
had been hot coal.
And now Mrs. Dunmeade said
promptly, peace having been estab-
lished all around. let us go in to din
ner.' She took Bob's arm and led the
way into the dining room.
At dinner Bob sat opposite Eleanor,
to his considerable discomfort at first.
Perhaps Mrs. Dunmeade saw this, for
she guided the talk to subjects which
allowed him to be. the audience. And
after awhile his discomfort was for
gotten in his interest in the conversa-
ton and in his covert study of Flea
nor, especially in his study of Flea
nor He watched her critically that
he might learn, if possible, the secret
of her influence over Paul. His study
forced him to admit very grudgingly
that any man might find it hard to
resist her charm.
Amy man Of Pauls temperament,
that is" he corrected himself hastily.
And he began to doubt the success Of
his mission to the capital in its ulti-
mate purpose.
Finally Mrs. Dunmeade turned to
Bob. "Tell us. how is your campaign
progressing?"
"There is considerable opposition"
eff your friends good wishes count
for anything she said kindly, 'you
viii win. We're all anxious to see you
elected"
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-01-25

XAUL REMlNGlON lmpdTenLly
- flung aside the book he had
been trying to read. 1t was
Sunday. and to Paul the first
day of the week was always distinctly
oppressive.
'It's no use. This day has got on
my nerves. The time when myself
and my dreams were all the company
l needed is gone | haven't seen her
for two days. and can't wait another
day, another hour. another minute.
A half hour later Paul was ushered
into the Sanger drawing room. Flea
nor not appearing at once, he wan
dered through an open door into the
music room. at one end of which mad
been installed a small pipe organ.
And Paul of the many talents. with
out being great musician, knew how
to make the organ respond to his souls
mood. He seated himself and began
to play. His idle lingering gradually
took form in passionate, florid gust
Of melody that filed the big house
Then the stormy mood died away, and
the organ sang weird minor refrain.
Eleanor. entering unobserved by the
player. stood leaning against chair
near him. regarding him with an odd
look in which admiration and pity, per-
haps shade of contempt. mingled.
At last. without turning or ceasing
his playing. he spoke. Il can't see
you. but know you are there"
Lawyer, politician. orator, musi-
cian-the gods have been good to you"
she murmured quizzically-
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-01-25
CHAPTER XIV.
TEMPTATIONS.

HAUL REMINGTON impatiently
- flung aside. the book he had
L been trying to read 1t was
Sunday and To PanI tho fret
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-01-25
CHAPTER XVI.


~ OBJ whirled sharply. AS he faced
* her the blood rushed to his
cheek and his eyes gIinted in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-20

| fore hin in the uncertain light, he
fell to rubbing his eyes with tbs
knuckles of his plump hands.
! 'Who are you?" he demanded.
lin Hannibal Wayne Hazard,
said the boy. Tie man Quilted his
chair.
Well am glad to know you
Hannibal Wayne Hazard. l am Slo
cum Pr!ce-Judge Slocum Price
sometime major-general Of militia and
ex-member OF congress, to mention q
few of those honors my fellow coun
trymen have thrust upon me-" He
made q sweeping gesture with his two
hands outspread and bowed ponder
ously.
The boy saw man Of sixty, whose
gross and battered Yisage told its own
story. There was sparse white
frost about his ears; and his eyes.
pale blue and prominent, locked cut
from under beetling brows. He wore
9 shabby plum-colored coat and tight.
drab breaches. About his fat neck
was black stock, with just a sug.
gestion OF soiled linen showing above
it. His figure was corpulent and I'M
wieldy.
You don't belong in these parts,
do you?" asked the Judge, when he
had completed his scrutiny.
mo, sir" answered the boy. He
glanced off down the road. where
lights were visible among the trees.
What town Is that"
"Pleasantville-whi Is a 1ie-but
I am neither sufficiently drunk nor
sufficiently sober TO cope with the pos
sibilities your question offers. Have
you so much as fifty cents about
you?" and the judges eyes narrowed
to a slit above their folds Of puffy
flesh. Hannibal, keeping his glance
fixed On the mans face, fell back
step. II can't let you 60 II you are
penniless-I can't do that" cried the
Judge, with sudden vehemence. You
shall be my guest for the night.
They're pack Of thieves at the tav-
ern," he lowered his voice. Il know
EN-. for they've plucked mel" He
rested a fat hand on the boys
shoulder and drew him gently but
firmly into the shanty. With flint and
steel he made a light, and presently
a candle was suffering In his hands.
He fitted it into the neck of tall
bottle, and as the light Jared up the
boy glanced about him.
The interior was mean enough,
We'll. say them now. Religion ~
as becoming In the young as it is re-
spectacle in the aged. III not dis
turb you tonight, for it is Gods will
that I should stay up and get very
drunk"
Ito Be Continued.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-20
Away Goes PimpIes, BIackheads,
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-20

with the buildings and other improve
ments thereon, and all appurtenances
thcreunto belonging or in any way APP
pertaining, situated on the west side
Of Columbus street, between Wilkes
and Gibbons streets, Alexandria, Viz
rinia. and described as follows: Be-
ginning on the west side of Columbus
Street, 40 feet south Of Wilkes street,
running thence west parallel with
Wilkes street, III feet 6 inches to
an alley II feet 10 inches wide, thence
south on said alley 20 feet; therce
east parallel with Wilkes street, III
#. s in. to Columbus st. AID theme
north on Columbus st. 20 It. to the
place Of beginning, with the use ofsald
alley in comon with others entitled
thereto, references to said deed is
made for description This house and
lot is sold subject to a trust Of $4,000.
Terms of sale, cash, transfer at the
cost Of purchaser.
ROBLEY D. BRUMBACK
2-13-l0G. Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-20

than this, there was his terrible sense
OF loss, and the grief he could not
master. Marking the course OF the
road westward, he chung to the woods.
where his moYeme uts were as stealthy
as the very shadows themselves.
Presently, as he stumbled forward
he came to a small clearing in the
center OF which stood a log dwelling.
The place seemed deserted.
Tilted back in a chair by the door
OF this house q man was sleeping.
The boot OF an owl from nearby
oak reused him. He yaWned ana
stretched himself, thrustins out his
fat legs and extending his grea1
arms. Then becoming aware OF that
small figure which had stolen up the
path he slept and now STOOD De
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-20
ZONE HALE CENT AN HOUR. .

Did YOU ever consider worth Electricity
exGndia?
Do YOU Electricity
of business?
half cents worth of Electricity will do:
lamp an hour
12' Fan for an hour.
Will operate Electric Iron for 20 minutes
VIII sewing machine motor hour,
VIII Il beating pad for two hours.
viii massaging machine for hours
Will run electric piano for 80 minutes
heat cleo curling iron Il week
win operate u dryer for hour and 20 minutes
toast Of bread
VIII onerate cleaner 30 minutes
VIII operate a washing machine Is minutes.
Will light 200 cigars. E&@
agent today that vii much in the way
Of convenience sucha small expenditure?
of "Can afford Electricity"
now afo not Electr
BELL TELEPHONE 1872
CAPITAL CITY TELEPHONE l23.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-20
SAMUEL H. LGNT, Auctioncer
TRUSTEES SALE OF HOUSE AND
LOT, Alexandria, 4.

By virture ii authority vested in me
bv a certain deed of trust, dated July o.
1910 ard recorded in deed book d.
page 552, a Land Record, of AIeXan-
dria, Virginia, wherein Henry. II. wa ID
ing conveyed certain lots OF e tounJJ
and improvements to the underS!s ann
trustee to secure the payment o. Gel
tain notes therein set forth, del . ~ :
having been made in the pay'nsn' o.
the notes therein secured, on tne re-
quest of the holder of the sala NOES ;a
[ will offer for sale at public AUCTION
at the entrance Of the Market bq Il!
ing. on Royal street, Alexandra oI5
GINA, Saturday, February "A, lslz,
at y o'clock u, all OF SAD properly
described as follows in said trust deed:
!. All that certain lot OF ground,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-20
CHAPTER VII.
On the River.

On Ihe HlVeF.
Betty stood under a dripping um.
brella in the midst OF downpour.
Just arrived by the four-horse coach
that piled regularly between Wash
ington and Georgetown. sheI1 had
found the long board platform beside
the canal crowded with her fejlcT
passengers. Suddenly she became
aware of a tall, familiar figure NOV
Ing through the crowd. 1t was Bruce
Darlington. At the same moment he
saw her, and with a casual air that
quite deceived her, approached.
You're leaving tonight" he asked.
"Yes-isn't 1t miserable the way It
rains? And why are they so slow
why don't they hurry with that boat"
>"It's in the last lock now" eS
planned Darlington, and gathering up
Betty's hand luggage, he helped her
aboard.
BY the time they had reached
Wheeling, Betty had quite parted with
whatever superficial prejudice She
might have had concerning riyer-men.
This particular one was evidently a
very nice riverman, an exception to
his kind. He made choice OF the
steamer on which she should continue
her journey, and thoughtfully chose
The Mazda slow boat.
Il haven't thing to offer her-this
Is plain madness of mine" he kept
telling himself, and then the express
sion OF his face would become grim
and determined. No more Of the river
for him-he'd get hold OF some land
and go to raising cotton; that Ees the
way money was made.
Slow as The Naiad was, the days
rassed .mucn {9o swiftly for him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-20
THREE BUILDERS OF NATIONS
cavour, William the Silent and George
Washington Never Yielded to
Despotic Ideals.

As a Matchmaker Cayour stands
with William the Silent and George
Washington. Each OF these men
fought through the agony or q war OF
liberation. yet never yielded for mo-
ment TO the miliiariSt or deSpotlc
ideals SO liable to be bred In time or
crisis: each loved free institutions
with his whole heart: each could have
said as truly as William the Silent, Il
was always on the side of the people,"
yet each avoided the special faults OF
the demagogue as completely as Well
ington or Peel; each planted justice
and mercy amid the chaos of wrath
and revolution; each kept an heroic
euuanimfry Of temper toward all their
supporters, even toward the foolish
and the false who babe fair to ruin
tkeir work; finally, each died leaving
as his handiwork nation whose ev-
cry merit Is symboliZed in the life Of
the man who made it. whose every de-
feet Is due to the tradition which he
started being too lofty for imita-
ton. II Americans can boast that
America Is more true to the traditions
Of Washington than Italy Is true to
the traditions OF Cavour, they may be
sure that their country Is reaping the
benefit in due proportion. Measures
and policies and constitutions must
change with changing time, but the
spirit that inspires just policy Is the
same In the eighteenth, the nine
teeuth and the twentieth CENTURIES
George Macaulay Trevelyan, in the At
lantic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-20

When Memphis was reached their
friendly intercourse would come to an
end. There would be her brother. OF
whom she had occasionally spoken
be would be pretty certain to have
the ideas OF his class.
The days, like any other days, dTin-
died The end OF 1t all was close at
hand. Another twenty-four hours
and Darlington reflected there would
only be good-by to say.
we will reach New Madrid to-
night" be told her They were
watching the river. under food OF
yellow moonlight.
Darlington, with his back against 8
stanchion, watched her Disconnected
ly.
You'll be mighty glad to have thfs
over with. Miss Malroy-" he said at
length, with a comprehensive sweep
toward the river
"Yes-shan't YOU" and she opened
her eyes questioningy.
NO" said Darlington with short
laugh, drawing q chair near hers and
sitting down.
Betty, in surprise, gave him a quick
look, and then as quickly glanced
away from what she encountered in
his eyes. AS she looked. suddenly
pale points OF light appeared on dis
tant headland.
us that New Madrid-Oh, is 1t, MIR.
Carrington?" she cried eagerly.
81 reckon So" but be did not alter
his position.
"But you're not looking!'
Eyes, l AMIN looking at you. /
reckon you'll think me crazy, Miss
Malroy-presumptu and all that
but | wish Memphis could be wiped
off the map, and that We could go on
like this for ever!"
You mustn't talk SOL am nothing
10 you
Yes. you are. You're everything
TO me-" said Darlington doggedly.
You shall love me-" She was pow
erless in his embrace. She felt his
breath on her cheek, then he kissed
her. Suddenly his arms fell::at his
side "hFs face was white. ~ was
brute TO 40 that-Betty. forgive me!
| am sorry-no, can't be sorry"
They were alongside the New Mad
rid wharf now, and certain young
man who had been impatiently watch
ing The Maids lights ever since they
became visible crossed the sans-plank
with a bound.
"Betty-why in the name OF good
ness did you ever choese this tub?'
said the newcomer.
Charley"
Darlington stepped back. This
must be the brother who had come up
the river from Memphis to meet her
but her brothers name was Tom!
He looked this stranger-this Charley
over with hostile eye, offended by
his good looks. his confident manner,
in which be thought he detected an
air OF ownership, as if-certainly he
was holding her hands longer than
was necessary An instant later, when
Betty, remem berlng, turned to speak
to him, his place by the rail was de-
serted.
All that day Hannibal was haunted
by the memory OF what he had heard
and seen at Slossons tavern. More
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-20
Her Hair Saved Her.

When the steamer Tagus rose after
q dip into an enormous wave while
she was on her way from Bermuda to
New York, bride. tho only bride Oh
board, was floating about the deck
like biscuit.
The water was three feet deep and
she might have been swept from the
deck had not NJ kreishler, New
Yorker, grabbed her by, the hair and
saved her. SO frightened was the
young woman that she was carried to
her stateroom In. Mysteries. and for
FIVE hours. she could not be convinced
that the ship was not sinking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-20

Encumpereu " las Ueiong ings. but
with no mind to sacrifice them, be
stepped out upon the shed and made
his way down the slant OF the roof to
the caves. He tossed his bundle TO
the ground and going down on his
knees lowered his rifle, letting the
muz2le fall lightly against the side OF
the shed as it left his hand, then he
lay fat on his stomach and. feet first,
wriggled out into space. When he
could no longer preserve his balance,
be gave himself a shove away trow
the caves and dropped clear Of the
building.
AS he recovered himself he was
sure he heard door open and close,
and threw himself prone on the
ground, where the black shadow cast
by the tavern hid him. At the same
moment two dark figures came from
about a corner OF the building. He
could just distinguish that they car
ried some heavy burden between them
and that they staggered as they
moved.
They passed out Of sight, and
breathless and palsied. Hannibal crept
about a corner OF the tavern. He
must be sure.
Presently he heard distant sound
"a splash-surely it was splash
A'little later the men came up the
lane, to disappear in the direction OF
the tavern. Hannibal peered after
them. His very terrors, while they
wrenched and tortured him, gave him
a desperate kind OF courage. AS the
gloom hid the two men, he started
forward again. He reached the end
of the cornfie!d, climbed a fence, and
entered deadening OF timber. In
the long wet grass he found where
the men had dragged their burden.
He reached down and swept his hand
TO and fro-once-twice-th third
time his little palm came away red
and discolored.
There was the first pale Fremont
ton Of dawn in the sky, and as ne
hurried on the light grew, and the
black trunks OF trees detached them
selves from the white mist that filled
the woods and which the dawn made
visible. There was light enough for
him to see that he was following the
trail left by the men. tle emerged
upon the bank OF the Elk river, white
like the woods with Its ghostly night
sweat.
The dull beat CT the ch!lds heart
quickened as he gazed out on the
swift current that was hurrying on
with its dreadful secret. Then the
full comprehension OF his loss seemed
10 overThelm him and he was utterly
desolate. Sobs shook him. and he
dropped on his knees, holding fast to
the stock of his rifle.
Uncle Bob-Uncle Bob. come
back! Can't you come back" be
walled miserably. Presently he stag
gered to his feet. AS he glanced
about, he saw almost at his feet a
dug-out, made from single poplar
log. 1t was secured to an overhang-
ing branch by O length OF a wild
grapevine. With one last fearful look
off across the deadening in the direc-
ton Of the tavern, he crept down TO
the waters edge and entered the
canoe. In a moment, he had it free
from it's flashing and the rude craft
was humping along the. bank in spite
of his best efforts with the paddle.
Then a favoring current caught 1t and
swept it out toward the center OF the
stream.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-20

4 piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain Liniment and bound on
to the affected parts is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with lame
back or pains in the side or chest
give it a trial and you are certain to
be more than pleased with the prompt
relief it affords. Sold by W. f.
Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-20
SUBURBAN

WANTED-AN OFFER on we'll
built home OF 7 rooms and hath, hot
and cold water, city. water in house.
Colonial porch, southern exposure.
Lot 5Ox12O. Convenient to two stations
on the Neutrality-suspicious. car line.
Worth $4,000. Make us an offer.
Owner wants to 60 south.
ALEXANDED SUFFER-,
The Virginia Realty Operator.
312 Evans Building, 1920 n. \. Ave.
Washington, y. Q.
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Dear Madam:

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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-03
FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR

paign for the nomination for Congress
in the Sixth District and his great
victory on primary day was fitting
testimonial of the regard in which he
is held by the people.
Charles KrutckOffs nomination for
County Assessor by the Republicans
was q worthy one. Mr.. Krutckoff Is
qualified in every way for the position
and he deserves to be elected.
~
Joseph s. La Buys election as Mu.
nicipal Judge will place on that bench
an able, energetic and painstaking
Judge. He should be elected.
~~
Walter e. Schmidt has as County
Assessor proven himself to be an
able. honest and courteous public Off.
cial. His candidacy for reelection is
deserving Of the support of all good
citizens.
Hugh j kearns Is the right kind
Of man to place on the Municipal
Court bench.
UA
Spencer Wards candidacy for Chief
Justice Of the Municipal Court IL gain
Ing strength every day.
~SA
Among Chicago's leading lawyers
and citizens no name stands higher
In the estimation Of tie people thar
that Of william d. Munhall.
The people Of Chicago are watching
with admiration the fine record beine
made by John e. Owens as County
Judge.
~
A better man could not be placed
on the Sanitary Board than James NJ
Daley. He Is qualified in every wa,
for the position. Vote for him mex,
November.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-03

perience In dealings In abstracts and
records In connection with real estate
and legal matters, which fact makes
him especially well fitted for the po.
sition Of County Recorder Of Deeds.
Mr.. Connery has splendid record to
his credit both as a business man
and q citizen. He received the fol.
lowing recommendation from the Mu.
nicipal Voters League In It's report
Of April 1, 1900:
Joseph +. Connery-Democrat;
lives 2O2S Washington boulevard; Of
iice sol Corn Exchange Bank build.
ing; 80 years old; has had for several
years entire management Of the large