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every direction. Before the enemy
realized it, ample time had been Sc.
cured in every possible assembly
room and there were nightly meetings
all over the city.
In the Gormly store itself was a
great auditorium in which free con-
certs, lectures, and entertainments
had been given for the employees and
had outside entrances and could be
completely cut off from the other
business Every afternoon he assem-
bled in the auditorium the workers
and speakers, and every afternoon
there was the freest possible discus
sion of the issues, Of what was to be
said in the speeches of the night, of
the places to be covered. The man
showed a genius for leadership and
direction that was amazing. He de-
veloped power Of succinctly pre-
senting the facts, which in large
measure he was able to communicate
to his followers.
Livingstone Ha1dane's example had
been followed by not few young men
of fortune and position. 1t became in
a certain sense among certain set
the fashion to campaign for Gormly.
Automobiles of all sorts were avail
able for transporting speakers, and
classes and social distinctions were
wiped out in the greater issues in
volved. By these methods what was
picturesquely described in the city pa
pers as a whirlwind campaign was
inaugurated
1t must not be supposed that the
opposition was idle; by no means.
Never had it's activities been so great,
it's energies so manifestly put forth.
1t had welcomed with Joy the news of
the refusal of Gormly to become the
candidate of the minority party. Lift
mind that that settled the issue. Even
farther sighted men like Rutherford
were of the same opinion. Haldane
alone, the wisest, shrewdest, and
ablest of the group, was not con-
vinced, and under his vigorous though
secret urgings the ring redoubled it's
efforts to beat the man.
At the proper time the proposition
from the party in power to make a
combination with the outs was sprung
upon the public. 1t was hailed on one
side as an evidence of the fairness
of the party in power and the Sachem
society, which many people imagined
needed no alliance of that kind. 1t
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SYNOPSIS.

A foolish young tenderfoot becomes
fascinated with the bold. artful wife of
drunken prospector in a western mining
ing blizzard but are confronted by the
maudlin husband. He is shot by the
wife, but the chivalrous boy pins
note to the body taking the crime
railroad station the woman's horse
falls exhausted; the youth puts her
on his own and follows hanging to the
ment. the woman thrusts her escort into
a snow drift and rides on. Half-frozen
he stumbles into the railroad station just
as the train bears the woman away.
twenty-five years later this man, George
Gormly, is a multi-nillionaire in New
York. He meets Eleanor Haldane,
beautiful and wealthy settlement worker.
and co-operates with her in her work.
line and finds himself frustrated in pier
and track extension plans by grating al
dermen backed by the Gotham Traction
Company. An automobile accident brings
the Haldanes to his country home. CORN
~ announces that he will be mayor Of
New, York and redeem the city from cor
ruptiOn. Mr. Haldane in a long desired
interview with GOrmly, makes an indirect
proposition to compromise the fight which
the latter has been Waging in the news
papers against the Gotham Traction COM
pany. and which Haldane is suspected of
being the head. Gormly boldly announces
his plan Of campaign to Haldane Gormly
rides to Haldanes place, carrying word
of the auto accident. The next morning
he refers to the ride of the night before
as mild compared to one he experienced
in his boyhood days. The papers an
nounce his candidacy for mayor The po-
litical declaration of the merchant prince
produced a tremendous sensation. The
minority party, seeing in him possible
Moses. make overtures looking to the in
dorsement Of his candidacy by the "outs."
Gormly, however. rejects all proposed
alliance A meeting of the S3chpm So
ciety or the Ring" is held at the HAL
dane Home. Many political dignitaries
and henchmen are present and ways and
means are advanced to dampen Gormly's
mayOralty aspirations and sidetrack his
candidacy. The younger Haldane is pro-
posed as an opposition candidate and the
whole machinery Of the city's detective
thing damaging to Gormly. Haldane,
Jr., refuses the nomination and an
nounces that he will support Gormly.
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a candidate for reelection. Messrs.
Liffey, Habberley, and Connell will
get their forces in line. And I think
that's all"
mot quite, Mr. Haldane," SAID Lif-
fey.
What else?"
you'll git the barrel open for the
necessary expenses of the cam
paign?"
Quite So" said Haldane, dryly.
"You may depend upon us to do what
is proper; eh, gentlemen"
Van Slyke and Mcdonald nodded
81 think we've done a pretty good
nights work." said the district attor-
ney, rising to his feet.
Don't go yet" said Haldane. 1--WE
must fix up the slate first, and that
will be ALL
1t was a half-hour later when the
last one departed from the house.
Haldane was quite aware Of the con-
ditions under which his fortune was
being increased and his power extend
ed. He had been brought in contact
with the naked reality of the situa-
ton a great many times; but it
seemed to him that never before had
it presented itself in so hideous and
unattractive a guise as on that night
The fnancier was hardened His con-
science, while keenly alive in other
directions, in matters concerning poll
tics and the people was scared and
indurated. But what had been said
and what he had discussed that night
had sickened him.
Haldane felt quite lonely, quite old,
as he sat there in the small hours of
the morning, his cigar gone out,
1nusing over the situation. He pulled
himself together at last. The battle
was not lost. The enemy had not won,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26
THE PEEVfSH CHILD
NEEDS TREATMENT

When 6. child sulks drowsily, or is
fretful, it is usually due to some slight
disorder Of the digestive organs, and a
mild laxative is very often all that is
necessary to restore cheerfulness and
buoyancy Of spirits.
In cases where the use of gentle,
effective laxative stimulant is indi-
Gated, many Of the best physicians are
now prescribing DR.. CaidwelPs Syrup
Pepsin. This preparation is admitted
ly the perfect laxative, being mild, yet
positive in its action on the bowels,
and far preferable to violent cathart-
les and purgative waters. 1t is very
pleasant to the taste and is an ideal
remedy to regulate and strengthen the
stomach, liver and bowels. It's easy,
natural action makes it especially de-
sirable in the case Of children, dose
at bedtime being sure to have the de-
sired result next morning, with no at
tendant Unpleasantness or discomfort.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is sold
by druggists everywhere in SOC and
$1.00 bottles. If you have never tried
this splendid remedy, write to Dr. W.
B. Caldwell, 201 Washington St, Mon
ticello ILL.,, for a sample. He will be
very glad to send q trial bottle with
out any expense to you whatever.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26
CHAPTER x.
The Voice of the People Is Heard.

The Voice of the People Is Heard.
Gormly's refusal to accept the in
dorsement and become the nominee
of the outs created a great sensation.
1t was an evidence, which by and by
even the stupid could apprehend, that
Gormly literally meant what he said
when he declared that he was to be
an absolutely Independent candidate,
tied to no faction, bound by no party,
entirely free and unfettered
The men who rallied to his support,
while as innocent as babes in the prac-
tical politics affected by Liffey and
Benson, were nevertheless. men of
Astounding zeal, keen intelligence, and
high quality. Nor were the workers
that gathered round the new leader
entirely from the social set and circle
Of the Haldanes. Gormly in one way
or another employed a vast number
of working men. His relations with
them had always been not merely
square," as they phrased it, but kind
and generous. They were organized
and started at work Immediately in
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Not Lively Fish, at Best.

One of the porters or the train out
of Salt Lake City was an impassive-
looking negro, who had a ready, If in
accurate, answer to almost any Ques-
ton put him by the passengers. 1t
was hard to tell whether he believed
all that he said or whether he was
having fun with his questioners.
One man, on first catching sight of
the lake, asked if there were any fish
in it.
mo, sah,' said the porters, "dere
amt no fishes in dat lake, sab. Dey
done tried ter see eff dey couldn't have
fishes in dare, but dey wouldn't stay
alive. De fishes dat stayed alive de
longest was salt mack'r'l, but dey
want very prosperous, sab. youths
Companion.
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was considered as testimony to the
fact that the party in power had moth
ing to conceal, since it admitted the
outs to it's councils, and that it was
sincerely DESTROYS of giving New York
business administration in which all
factions and parties should be repre-
scented. There was truth in the con-
tention, too The only faction or party
that would not be represented by this
alliance would be the common people.
Wiser heads, however, realized that
aItruistic methods were inconsistent
entirely with the real spirit of either
party and saw in the alliance con-
fession of weakness. And the editorial
contingent of the Gormly papers
seized upon this idea and made the
most of it. In the beginning, CORN
ly's advertisements, including his po-
litical manifestos, had been printed
in every paper in the city. They were
paid for as other advertisements are
and why not? But the Sachem So
ciety had put the screws on certain
journals which owed much to it's infu-
ence, and because of this pressure
they had summarily refused any more
of Gormly's unique prOclamations.
They professed themselves entirely
ready to print his business advertise
ments at the usual rates. Gormly
retaliated, of course, by withdrawing
all advertising of any sort from them,
and doubling the space he purchased
in the other papers. Naturally, there
fore, the press divided in two sec
tions; those that were controlled by
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BILE Compound has done more for me than
all the doctors. feel it my duty to tell
you these facts. My heart is full of
gratitude to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound for my health. Mrs.
HARRIET E. WAMPLER, 524 S. Ransom
Street, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Consider Well This Advice.
No woman suffering from any form
Of female troubles should lose hope I'M
til she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound fair trial.
This famous remedy, the medicinal in
gradients of which are derived from
native roots and herbs, has for nearly
forty years proved to be most valua-
BILE tonic and invigorator of the fe-
male organism. Women everywhere
bear willing testimony to the wonderful
virtue of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound.
IL you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkhalea Medicine Co. Conf
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by a
woman and held in strict confidence
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26

Those TWO women always greet
each other with the most ELUSIVE cor
diality." Eyes," replied Miss Cay
enne. Each takes pride in showing
the other how artistically she can con-
ceal her real feelings. "-Washington
Star.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26

What does it cover?" asked the
mayor.
1T covers pretty much every avail
able route by which we can connect
the ends of the traction company"
How much territory"
ooh, mile or mile and a half,
should say; but every possible right of
way is included in the franchise"
And if we don't get it?"
Somebody else will get it, of
course He will build the connections,
and hold us up for anything that he
wants"
But it will be no good to anybody
else without what we've got" suggest
ed Van Slyke.
True; but we have got several hun
dred millions involved and can't adopt
a do-nothing policy. Probably ten
millions or even less will cover the
expenses required by rebuilding I'M
der the old or new franchise and that
ten million has us by the throat"
1T should be easy for five hundred
millions to freeze out ten," said
Rutherford
Under other circumstances it would
not be at all difficult" answered Hal
dane; 'but the people are to be con-
sidered in this case. This road was
built as public convenience and,
gentlemen, 1t has to be run"
This is hell of a fix for men as
smart as you to git yourselves I'M"
said Liffey. GAS I take it, we can
secure the franchise or we can make
It's future grant the issue of the cam
paign; and If we win, pass it then;
and if we fail, take our medicine"
you've stated it exactly"
For myself, I'm in favor of grab
bling the franchise now" said the
boss. ''It means money. Moneys
what we're here for. The object of
politics Is money for the crowd that's
in The aim Of the crowd that's out
is to git in so they can git the
money. With money we can buy
votes; with votes we can get office;
Will OAlSS anu AAOhOy We Call ScL
immunity from the consequences.
Even if we're beaten by the mayor.
We'll still have the district attorney,
we'll still have the police force. I'll
still be here; SO will you, Mr.. Hal
dane. And therefore, rather'n take
any risk, move that the franchise be
renewed as soon as it expires, and
that the grant be made to the Gotham
Freight Traction company. I'd rather
have something substantial than play
for a chance any time. I guess we
wouldn't suffer any therefore, no mat
ter what happened. Besides, all it'd
mean would be a wait for four years.
These reform movements always get
tired of themselves, and then one or
the other of the old parties comes in.
Well be the one"
Il am inclined to believe that much
of Mr.. Liffey's contention is sound
said Van Slylle at last.
well, gentlemen" said Haldane,
what do you all think about it?"
Lets get what We can," said the
mayor.
And keep all we've got" added
Ccnnell.
Very we'll then" said Haldane, so
be it, We are united upon a non
partisan ticket which we can select
presently, with Warren at the head
of it. Mr. Liffey will see Mr. Benson
and induce his cooperation. Mr. Con-
nell will investigate Mr.. Gormly's
career. Mr.. Rutherford will arrange
to have the franchise renewed as soon
as it is possible to do So Mr.. War
| ren will at onoe announce himself as
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and before that came about there
would be a struggle which would beg
gar description. The cards seemed to
be in his hands. or in the hands of the
ring of which he was chief. No more
experienced players ever sat at a
game than those associated with him.
They ought to win; but would they?
Haldane was by no means certain.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26
See Value in open-Air Schools.

During the year 1911 the greatest
percentage of increase among the diff
ferent forms of anti-tuberculosis work
was among the open-air schools for
anemic and tuberculous children. On
January /, 1911, there were only 20
open-air schools in operation or pro-
vided for in the entire country. On
January l, 1912, there were 81, an in
crease Of PA per cent. Sixty-two new
schools have been established or pro-
vided for this past year. This entire
number of open-air schools have been
established since January 1, 1907.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26
Use for Coal Dust.

Coal dust, found in every bin, is
usually wasted. Have it brought in
scuttle and add sufficient water to
make it moist. Bank it upon the fire
and you will have no fault to find
with the result for hours.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26
Her Louic.

It was the week before Christmas.
Emery and his younger sister, Mil
dred, were debating very seriously
the reality of Santa Claus.
"There isn't any Santa Claus" said
Emery, with finality.
why, there must be-" insisted his
sister. How could they make pic
lures that look just like him."
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26
Her Absorbing Fear.

You never got to banquets with
your husband" mo. I'm always
afraid that they will ask him to make
a speech "And can't he make one?'
That's it exactly He can't. But if
he we&e asked I just know he'd get
up and try.''-Detroit Free Press.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26
To Keep Flowers.

If woody stemmed flowers are
stripped of their bark for an inch or
more from the end Of the stem, the
flowers will remain fresh longer the
explanation being that they absorb
the water more freely.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26
IOWA WOMAN
WELL AGAIN
Freed From Shooting Pains,
Spinal Weakness, Dizziness,
by Lydia E. Pinkharn's
Vegetable Compound.
Ottumwa, Iowa. For years [ was
almost constant sufferer from female

trouble in all it's
Dire adful FORMS;
shooting pains all
over my body, sick
h e ada che, spinal
weakness, dizziness,
depres sion, and
everything that was
horrid. l tried many
doctors in different
parts of the United
States, but Lydia e.
pinkharn'S Vorn+a-
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26
Otherwise About the Same

The difference between the man
who rocks the boat and the man who
orags the gun through the fence is
that it IS not necessary to drag for
the body OF the Iatter-LOuisville
COurter-J Journal.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26
An Unclean Meal.

Mamma Bookworm-Willie, you
come right here and get cleaned. |
never saw you SO dirty. You've been
eating through the pages Of that di-
vorce testimony, haven't you?--Puck
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26

It is claimed that nine-tenths of all
productive labor is drudgery The
overwhelming percentage Of all tha
effective work in every vocation IN
done by the average man and woman
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26
Too Generously Gifted

II wish I did not have so powerful
IN imagination" lamented the girl with
the fluffy hair. Last night I dreamed
[ was on an ocean steamship, and J
woke UP seasick''
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26
Riches and Honor.

It is an honorable thing to be richi
It is not dishonorable nor discredit-
able in any sense, so long as he who
acquires it has remembered and hao
practised the golden rule.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26

when Herr Growler began to sing
did you not observe how our hostess
glanced apprehensively at the win
dows?"
Yes. I dare say she was afraid
the window-panes would be shat
tered"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26
Chivalry.

Chivalry has never been shown to
all women, but only to a few women
Of the upper classes, particularly the
pretty ones-Mrs Zangwill.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26
Sion The Pain.

The hurt of burn or a cut stops when
Coles CarbolsaIve is applied 1t heals
quickly and prevents scars. Pc and 50c by
druggists. For free sample write to
J. W. Cole & Co, Black River Falls. Wis
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26
Why They Give 1t.

Some people are always giving good
It themselves.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-01-26

The man who is compelled to toe
the mark may develop into a chronic
kicker
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Pax Mundi.

Adam biz into the apple.
"The first peace dinner" he cried.
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ONLY ONE 'BROMO OUTNINE."
That is LAXATIVE BROMO OLlNINE Look fol
the signature of e. w. GROVE. Used the World
over to Cure Cold in One Day. 25c.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-01-11
Liveryman Cheats Himself.

A young man, stranger in the town,
on his vacation went to u liveryman
last Friday, to engage u horse and cutter
The liveryman said to him: II don I
know you, sir; can't let you have a
turnout without references. We'll,
what is your rig WORTH" asked the
young man. Two hundred fifty dol
lars, replied the liveryman. We'll,
if give you $3.50 and take the cutterfor
the afternoon, you will give me back
the money when return with the out
fit won't your" Certainly" said the
liveryman. The young man took his
girl for ride, and on returning the
horse and cutter in excellent condition
received his roll of bills. AS the young
man walked away. the liveryman called
to him: Hello, there! you did not pay
me for the hire of the rig" Hire it9"
shouted back the young man; 81 didn' t
hire it, bought it, and sold it back to
you az the same price. You got a
bargain.
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coIumbiau Club Reception.


. The Columbian Club held a reception
at the home of Mrs. e. s. Van Gorder
last Thursday evening, to meet Mrs.
Matte Locke Maccmber, ofDes Moines.
Through the influence of some of the
members of the Climb, Mrs. Macomber
was secured to give a lecture in Audu-
bon at the Presbyterian church on Fri
day afternoon. She is woman of re-
markable ability and the Club women
conceived the idea that if an interesting
talk was beneficial to them, it would
likewise be of benefit to the men, who
were invited to attend the reception.
Mrs. Macomber gave delightful talk
on Switzerland. She possesses re.
markable descriptive power, and her
knowledge and observations of the
scienic country was told in way that
excited much interest.
Regardless of the extreme cold wealth
or the Van Gorder home was an ideal
place for the reception. A goodly num-
Der were present and the evening proved
one of pleasure and profit to all.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-01-11
Husband Gives Up Hope.

K. M. Waggener has received word
from all his wife's relatives and none
of them have received any word or
trace of Mrs. Waggener and the little
four year old daughter who disappeared
December 21st. 1t has lately developed
that Mrs. Waggener frequently spoke
to her children of jumping into the
river and ending it all. The viligent
search that has been made without re-
ward leads Mr.. w. to believe that his
wife actually carried out her threats.
While in Council Bluffs recently Mr..
Waggener and his brother-in-law made
a tour of inspection near the U. p.
bridge and they found footsteps near
the approach of the river that very
much resembled those of his wife's.
Her right foot was larger than the
left one, because of a deformed ankle.
Mr.. Waggener is firmly of the opinion
that his wife has jumped into the river
and taken with her, their little girl.