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water" he Demanded Tersely.
chubby figure. Break off with you,
Les
GO on. My name is Lestrange now
and always"
A shrek from the official klaxon
summoned the racers, Rupert swung
back to his seat. Dick reached up his
hand to the other in the first really
dignified moment of his life.
'1'm glad you're my kin, Lestrange,"
he said. I've liked you anyhow, but
I'm glad, just the same. And l don't
care what rot they say of you. Take
care of yourself"
Lestrange barred his hand to return
the clasp, his warm smile flashing to
his cousin; then the swirl of prepare
ton swept between them and Dick
next saw him as part of one of the
throbbing, flaming row of machines
before the judges stand.
1t was not a tranquilizing expert.
ence for an amateur to witness the
start, when the fourteen powerful cars
sprang simultaneously for the first
curve, struggling for possession of the
narrow track in wheel to wheel con.
test where one mistouch meant the
wreck of many. After that first view,
Dick sat weakly down on an oil barrel
and watched the race in a state of
fascinated endurance.
The golden and violet sunset melted
pearl-like into the black cup of night.
The glare of many searchlights made
the track glistening band of white,
around which circled the cars, them
selves gemmed with white and GRIM
son lamps. The cheers of the peo-
pie as the lead was taken by one ia
vorite or another, the hum of voices,
the music and uproar of the machines
blended into a web of sound indescrib-
able. The spectacle was at once ul-
,ramodern and classic In antiquity of
conception.
At eight o'clock Lestrange came fly
ing in, sent off the track to have a
lamp relighted.
Water" he demanded tersely, in
the sixty seconds of the stop, and
Aou6hCu OPChi1 at DiSh .
while he took the cup.
why didn't you light it out there's"
asked the novice, infected by the speed
fever around him.
Forgot our Matches" Rupert flung
! over his shoulder, as they dashed out
again.
An oil-smeared mechanic patroniz-
ingly explained:
|. You can't have cars manicuring all
over the track and people tripping
over 'em. You get sent OF to light up,
and If you don't go they fine you laps
made"
Machines darted in and out from
their camps at intervals, each waking
a frenzy of excitement among its men,
At ten o'clock the Mercury car came
in again, this time nmping with a fiat
tire, to be fallen on by its mechanics.
Were leading, but well lose by
this" said Lestrange. slipping out to
relax and meditatively contemplating
the alternate driver, who was standing
across the camp. "Ffrench. at twelve
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maybe, Darling" he drawled. and

maybe, Darling" he drawled, and
turned to maize his own preparations.
Fascinated and useless. Dick looked
on at the methodical luyry of the next
few moments; until Lestrange was in
his seat and Rupert swung in beside
him. Then a gesture summoned him
to the side of the machine.
'Ill run in again before we race,
of course" said Lestrange to him,
above the deafening noise of the mo-
tor. BE around here; I want to see
you"
Rupert leaned out, all good-humor
once more as he pointed to the ma
chine.
Got a healthy talk, what?p he ex-
ulted.
The car darted forward.
A long round of applause welcomed
Lestrange's swooping advent on the
track Handkerchief and scarfs were
waved; his name passed from mouth
to mouth.
Popular, amt he?" chuckled a me-
chanic next to Dick. They don't for
get that Georgia trick, no, sir"
1t was not many times that the
cars could circle the track. Quarter
CT six blew from whistles and klax-
ons, signal flags sent the cars to their
camps for the last time before the
race.
"Come here" Lestrange beckoned
to Dick. as he brought his machine
shuddering to a standstill before the
tent. Here, close-we've got a mo-
mont while they fill tanks"
He unlocked his goggles and leaned
over as Dick came beside the wheel,
the face so revealed bright and quiet
in the sunset of glow.
zone never can tell what may hap
pen," he said. I'D rather tell you
now than chance your feeling after
ward that / didn't treat you quite
squarely in keeping still. hope you
won't take it is my father did; we've
been good chums, you and l. / am
your cousin, David French"
The moment furnished no words.
Dick leaned against the car, absolute
ly limp.
''Of course, I'm not going back to
Ffrenchwood. After this race l shall
go to the Duplex company; 1 used to
be with them and they've wanted me
back. Your company can get along
without me, now all is running we'll
indeed, Mr.. Ffrench has dismissed
me-" His firm lip bent little more
firmly. 1.-The work l was doing is in
your hands and Bailey's; see it
through. Unless you too want to
break off with me, we'll have more
time to talk over this"
Break off" Dick Strengthened his
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sent it's driver and mechanician to the
hospital. 1 suppose If Lestrange isn't
fit and makes miscue we'll see
something like that happen to him and
Rupert"
mol" Emily cried pitecusly.
Remorse clutched Dick.
II forgot you, cousin" he apologized.
Don't go off; Lestrange swears he
feels fine and gibes at me for worry
ing. Don't look like that"
Richard, you will go down and or
der our car withdrawn from the race"
Mr.. French stated. with his most abb
solute finality. "This has continued
long enough. If we had not been ar
rested in New York for exceeding the
speed limit, should have been here
to end this scene at midnight"
Stunned, his nephew stared at him,
"Withdraw!"
Precisely. And desire David to
come here"
Il won't" said Dick fatty. eff you
want to rub it into Lestrange that
way, send Bailey. And say it's a
COMPOUNDED shame"
"Richard!"
His round face ablaze, Dick thrust
his hands in his pockets, facing his
uncle stubbornly.
after his splendid fight, to stop him
now? Do you know how they take be-
ing put out, those fellows? Why,
when the Italian car went off the track
for good. last night. with its chain
TANGLED no with everything under-
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Lestrange all day; he did not hft tho
gauntlet.
You are perfectly free" he con-
coded, which. gives you the opportun-
ity of being generous"
His son moved, flushing through
his pallor.
81 wish you would not put It that
way, sir" he objected.
There is no other way. I have
been wrong and I have no control
over you; will you come homer"
There was no other argument but
that that could have succeeded. and
the three who knew Lestrangesknew
that could not fail.
"You want me because am .
French" David rebelled In the fnAl
protest. You have a substitute
Perhaps I want you otherwise. And
we.-wfif not speak In passion; there
can be no substitute for YOU"
"Ffrench and French" murmured
Dick coaxingly. I'VE can run that
factory. Lestrange!"
There's more than steering
knuckles needing your eye on them
And you love the place, Mr.. David"
said Bailey from his corner. =
From one to the other David'n
glance went, to rest on Emily's dali
cate, earnest face In It's setting of
yellow-bronze curls. Full and straight
her dark eyes answered his, the con-
vent-bred Emily's answer to his pride
and old resentment and new reluc-
tance to yield his liberty:
After all, you were born q
French" she reminded. her soft 90
cents just audible. IF that L. your
work."
Very slowly David turned to his
father.
Il never learned to do things b.
halves" he said. IF you want me-.
sir" ~. =
And Ethan French understoeA and
first offered his hand -@sR =
Rupert was discovered 49, IN q
campchair outside the tent, n few
minutes later. when Dick went q
search Of him.
"The hmousine's wattine" M
eW6hCACA Aulc4 HILL W
feel bad. do your"
| The mechanician rosa cautiously,
wincing.
well, II every Joint in my ehssz1s
wasn't sore. I'd feel better" - a,
mitted grimly. But I'm sim runzazm
What did you kiss me Awate ~
when / need my sleepsf"
Did you suppose We could Get L..
strange home without you. Jack I'm
J pert?" e
Il amt supposing you could. n
+, ready"
/ The rest Of the party were already
In the big car, with one exesptioa-
Take q last look. Rupsft" hads
David, as he stood In the &nk ~
| dock. We're retired; come kelp n
get used to It."
| CONTINUED on PAoE Z
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tents, before there came 4 SIR and
rnur1nur n the Mercury camp, -
Don't skid, the grounds wesF caa-
tened 4 voice outside the door.
Steady"
Emily started up, Dick sprzng 10
open the canvas. aud Lestranse efpss-
ed the threshold. Lestrange. color
less, his right arm In a sling. his loft
wound with linen from wrist to elbow.
and bearing a heavy purple bruise
above his temple, but with the bright
ness of victory flashing aboYet all
WEAKNESS Ike dancing fams.
Sweetheart" he xnghed -
Emily ran to meet him, heediesT Of
an things except that he Stood WITHIN
touch once more. MY dear, told
them not to brighten you. Why.
Emily"
For as he put his one available arm
about her, she hid her wet eyes on
his shoulder.
81 am so happy" she explained
breathlessly. 1T is only that"
"You should not have been. here at
all, my dear. But 1t Is good to SEQ
you. Who brought you? Bailey"
catching sight of the man beside Dick.
Good, wanted some one TO help me;
Rupert and I have got to find hotel
and we're not very active"
Emily would have slipped away
from the clasp. scarlet with returning
recollection, but Lestrange detained
her to meet his shining eyes.
THE race is over" he reminded.
for her ears alone. I'm going to
keep you. If you'll stay"
| He turned to take a limping step,
offering his hand cordially to the
speeches. Bailey, and faced for the
1 first time the other man present
Il think" said Ethan French, that
there need be no question Of hotels.
We have not understood each other,
bit you have the right to French
woods hospitality. II you can travel.
We will go there"
"No." answered David French. a.
quietly. Never. You owe me moth
ing. sir. II / have worked In your
factory, I took the workman's wages
for it; II have won honors for your
car, also won the prize-money given
to the driver. never meant so to
establish any claim upon French
wood or you. I believe we stand even.
Dick has taken my place. happily;
Emily and 1 will go on our own road"
They looked at each other. the like
ness between them most apparent. In
the similar determination OF mood
which wiped laughter and warmth
from the younger mans face. How
ever coldly phrased and dictatorially
spoken. it was an apology which Mr..
French had offered and which had
been declined. But-he had watched
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CHAPTER TX.

In the delicate, fresh June dawn,
the French limousine crept into the
Beach Enclosure.
We're here" said Bailey, to his
travelling companions. you can't park
the car in front by the fence; Mr..
David might see you and kill himself
by misturn. Come up to the grand
stand seats"
Mr.. French got out in silence and
assisted Emily to decend; pale and
wide-eyed Emily behind her veil.
''The boys were calling extras" she
suggested family. '"They said three
accidents on the track"
Bailey turned to a blue and gold Of
fetal passing.
Number seven all right?" he
asked.
ION the track, Lestrange driving"
was the prompt response. Leading
by thirty-two miles,"
A little of Emily's color rushed back.
Satisfied, Bailey lead their way to the
tiers of seats, almost empty at this
hour. Pearly, unsubstantial in the
young light, lay the huge oval meadow
and the track edging it.
1--WE sent over for Mr.. Dick" Bailey
informed the other two. Hes been
here, and he can tell what's doing.
Four cars are out of the race. There's
Mr.. David coming!"
A gray machine shot around the
west curve, hurtled roaring down the
straight stretch past the stand and
crossed before them, the mechanician
rising in his seat to catch the pendant
linen streamers and wipe tho dust
from the drivers goggles in prepare
ton for the death turn" ahead. There
was series of rapid explosions as the
driver shut off his motor, the machine
swerved almost facing the infield
fence and slid around the bend with a
skidding lurch that threw a cloud of
soil high in the air. Emily cried out.
Mr.. French half rose in his place.
Whats the matter?" dryly queried
Bailey. Hes been doing that all
night; and a pretty turn he makes,
1
years, in fact, earning his living, only
we didn't see him. Here goes an
other"
Mr.. French put on his pince-nez,
preserving the dignity Of outward
composure. Emily saw and heard
nothing; she was following Lestrange
around the far sides of the course
around until again he flashed past
her, repeating his former feat with
appalling eXactitude.
1t was hardly more than five min
utes before Dick came hurrying to.
ward them; cross, tired, dust-streaked
and gasolene-scented.
81 don't see why you wanted to
come" he began before he reached
them. I'm busy enough now. We're
leading; if Lestrange holds out We'll
win. But he's driving alone; Frank
went out an hour ago, on the second
relief, when he went through the pad
dock fence and broke his leg. 1t didn't
hurt the machine a bit, except tires,
but it lost us twenty-siX laps. And il
leaves Lestrange with thirteen steady
hours at the wheel. He says he can
do it."
Hes ftp" Bailey questioned.
Dick turned a peevish regard upon
him.
II don't know what you call fit. He
says he is. His hands are blistered al
roodv hic riOht arm hac hppn hand.
aged twice where he hurt it pulling
me away from the gear-cutter yester'
day, and he's had three hours rest
| out of the last eleven. See that heap
of junk over there; that's where the
Alan car burned up last night and
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tires blew out. in the opening Of the
first hour of his driving and the twen-
ty-fourth of the race. the great shout
Of sympathy and encouragement that
vent up shook the grand-stald to It's
cement foundations
Neither Lestrange Lor Rupert left
his seat while that tire was changed.
If we did l amt sure we'd get
back" Rupert explained to Dick, who
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hoping his broncno machine pitcffed
him clear from the fireworks"
When the Mercury car swung in, a
moment later, Lestrange fingered for
q last word to Dick.
I'm engaged to Emily" he said.
grave1y. 'T don't know what she will
hear of me; If anything happens, I've
told you the truth. I'm old enough 10
see it now. And l tried to square
things"
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-03-14
MEMBER HAS BIRTHDAY
Mrs. Abbie Ryan One of the
Long Time Teachers in
M. E. Sunday School.

In the Methodist Sunday school
when member passes birthday as
many pennies are given as years have
been enjoyed. On Sunday Mrs. Abbie
Ryan deposited "a cents in the school
treasury and received the congratula-
tions of those present. Mrs. Ryan was
a teacher in the school for over 40
years and is now an honorary member
of the corps of instructors of the school.
She spoke of the infant class of long
ago and said of those who learned their
lessons then all are of age. All are
gone. After the close of her remarks
grown-up responded and said that he
was once member of the infant class
and recalled the pleasures of those
days.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-03-14
WHO STARTED
UNUSUAL STORY?
c. H. Lee, Paint, Brush
and All Drop Into Emp
ty Barrel.
NO BONES WERE BROKEN
He Desires Very Much To
Know Who Started the
Tale In Baraboo.
NO BONES WERE BROKEN

Down in Collegeport, Texas, some
days ago, g. IL. Lee of Baraboo was
painting his cabin when The head of
the barrel went in and so did Mr.. Lee.
Gravity did its work and the paint
brush and paint pot followed in close
time. 1t was very successful vaude-
vile act and Mr.. Lee writes that they
were badly mixed up but no bones
were broken. He says that he has re-
ceived several joking letters from
Baraboo friends and desires to know
how the story started.
He says there is nothing in the re-
port current in Baraboo that he is not
coming back. The family thinks too
much of Baraboo. What they have is
little winter home in the south
where they can spend few Of the
coolest months. Baraboo is too good
place to leave permanently. The
letter was written March and he en-
closes pea vine six inches in length.
Corn is A inches high and the weather
is fine.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-03-14
Cheers and Cash
For Wisconsin
New York Suffragsts Hold Big Meeting and Raise
$2,755 to Aid Campaign in the Badger State
Desired to Have This the First State
East of the Mississippi River.

pealed for $27 900 to be used in or
ganizing. She said, IA victory in
Wisconsin means a victory in New
York, and New York should. help the
first State This side of the Mississippi
river to win."
Among the other speakers were
Dorothy Dix, Finley Peter Dunno
(Mr. Dooley,) Samuel Untermeyer,
Max Eastman and w. Morgan Schus-
ter, who has recently returned from
Persia.
Pledges of aid for the Wisconsin
campaign were rapidly made, and
amounted to $2755.55 more than has
been asked. Miss Jenny Ashley gave
$500; Mrs. Belmont, 500; and number
Blanche Hull, 800; of organizations
contributed literally.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-03-14

Over 1900 suffragists crowded into
the large ball room of the Hotel Astor
in New York to raise funds for the
Wisconsin campaign according to the
Woman's Journal.
Rev. Anna I'll. Shaw, president of
the N. A. w. s. A., presided. She
said she was glad to see SO many pres
ent. 1t reminded her of a suffrage
meeting she once held-because it was
so different. On the other occasion
there was no one present but the jani-
tor. However, after she had talked
With him half an hour he was con-
verified. Women have been working for
this cause for more than half century,
sometimes laughed at and sometimes
taken seriously.
Mrs. Crystal Eastman Benedict APP
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-03-14
-ANNITERC-ARIEC


The illustration with this article is
of Mrs. j. III Gardner, Wayne, Ne
braska, the last survivor Of the first
family to locate at Baraboo. She cele-
brated her birthday on Thursday,
March 7, and little story concerning
her interesting life will be enjoyed by
the readers Of this paper. Her father
was Abe Wood and her mother
was Winnebago. Her father came
from Kentucky and married at Por-
tage. Mrs. Wood had been previous
ly married TO Frenchman but what
his name was has been lost in OBJ
security. At the time of her marriage
with Abe Wood she had daughter
named Hannah and she came TO be
known as Hannah Wood. After Ieav-
ing Portage the family located at
Strawberry point now Wlnnequa,
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-03-14
SUNDAY SURPRISE
Relatives an d Fri e n d S
Gather at Home on
West Street.

Yesterday af ernoon Otto Bittrich
was pleasantly surprised at his home,
721 West street, when about thirty
relatives and friends came with we'll
filed baskets to help him celebrate
his thirtieth anniversary. Supper was
served and after that games and music
were enjoyed until late hour when
lunch was served. Many fine presents
were left and those present thoroughly
enjoyed the afternoon and evening and
departed hoping that Mr.. Bittr1ch
would pass many more such BIRTH
days.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Bittrich, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Redman, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bitt-
rich, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Aeffel and
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-03-14
new ELECTRICAL STORE
r. w. Jeffries to Open in
Business on Oak
Street.

r. W. Jeffries is making arrange
ments for the opening of an electrical
store at GA Oak street. Part of the
building is occupied by t. Whistance.
Mr.. Jeffries will handle electrical
goods and do electrical work of all
kinds. He Will have on sale the Fed
eral and Bee model electrical vacuum
cleaners.
Mr.. Jefries has been employed as
electrician for the Baraboo Gas & Elec-
trio Co. for number of years and is
a capable man for conducting such a
business.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-03-14
CASES TO BE HEARD
INV CIRCUIT COURT

Ry. Co.
Issues of Fact For Court.
M. 7. Coldwell ct al. VS.. De Forest
Layton, ct al.
Philomina Haas VS.. George Haas.
William Scallon VS.. Hugh Scallon
ct al.
FL. HI. Hubert, Admr. VS.. Henry
Lain.
Theresa Dryer VS.. Arthur Bell ct
al.
Albert e. Watkins VS.. George
Barnes, ct al.
I. w. Cohen ct al. VS.. William
Schwanke.
Sarah Jane Wells VS.. John G. Wells.
Pauline Mahan VS.. Edward Mahan.
Annie B. Johnston VS.. Willis H.
Johnston.
In re Application for Incorporation
of Village of Plain, Wisconsin.
John Ziemke VS.. Stephen Bates ct
al.
Frontier Jewelry co. VS.. ]. II. Link,
George Turner VS.. A. Lorcnzo Camp
bell.
Anna Goetzke VS.. Erdman Goetzke.
Della Palmer VS.. Clarence Palmer.
Albert Cline VS.. Mary Cline.
Lulu Scott VS.. Paul Scott.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-03-14
FOUND IN BOX CAR
WITH THROAT CUT
Car Clerk Discovers Dead
Body In Monona Yards
Saturday.

The body of a we'll dressed man was
found with his throat slashed in a
Northwestern box car in the Monona
yards early Saturday morning by a
car clerk. It is not known whether
the man committed suicide or was
murdered and an investigation is be-
ing made to gain his identity.
He was about 40 years old and wore
brown suit, brown overcoat, brown
shirt, brown socks, light wooden I'M
derwear, black shoes, black overshoes
and gray hat. He weighed about ITO
pounds and was five feet ten inches in
height He had sandy hair and blue
eyes.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-03-14
INTERMENT At WOODLAND
Funeral of Mrs. Fred Canon
of Huron, Wis, Sunday
--Other Items.

The body of Mrs. Fred Canon ar
rived here from Huron, Wis.,, where
she died March 5. She leaves nine
children, besides a husband, an aged
mother, three brothers and three sis
tiers. The funeral was held at Walton
in the Friends church, Rev. Mankof-
sky preaching the sermon.
Revival meetings at Oaks will con.
tinue over another week.
Quite few from this vicinity at
tended the basket supper and play
given at the KarsTetter schoolhouse
Saturday evening"
Geneva, the little three year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. /. l.. Mason
was buried in the Oaks cemetery
Thursday, March Z. Funeral at Oaks
church.
Will Gibeaut has most of his lumber
on the ground for new house. Car
penters Will begin work as soon as the
weather gets warm enough.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Broezel have re-
turned to Elroy to pack their house
hold goods, preparatory to moving
down with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Abe Good.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Will Sherman and
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Piehl had business
at Reedsburg one day last week. Mr..
and Mrs. Sherman have purchased q
farm which belonged TO Joe Piehl.
Mrs. Wensel Rott is on the sick list.