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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-13
AT TORONTO.


FIRST-Selling G0): Tommy Thorn
son 1903, *Dora NJ. Lutz 1O5, The Dutch
Kitten 105 Watch Me 1906 donation LOG,
senator Hubble 115, Silicic Ill. Lydia
Lee Ill, Tiger Jim III fServieence ia.
SECOND-Seyen furlongs (10): Ma
damas 100, Defy 100, NJ. Cambon 107,
Edna Collins 107. Ruble 107. Indictment
107
THIRD-Selling. furlongs 50: Ig-
loo 107, Martre 107, Chiffon Squaw l07
'Camarada 1o7. May Bride 107, *Ynca
112, Isabel Case 112, BIegg 112.
THIRD-Selling, furlongs 3d.:
Cousin Peter 1914 *Koroni 1903 Sir
Mincemeat 1O9, Donovan 1903, Lady Etna
1903 Lucetta 1903, Minnie Bright 1903,
Fort Worth 109. Argonaut 112.
FIFTH-Selling, furlongs G0):
Miss Jean 100, Mad River t03. *Jim l..
III, Kyle III. J. H. Barr III. Lust III,
Radiation III. McAndrews Ill, Dun
craggin ia, Chippewayan ia.
SIXTH-Selling, furlongs G0):
Field Flower 100. Johnnie Harris 1903,
Ponkatasset 1O5, Phiopena 1916 Proto-
goras 40 Burnt Candle 113, Lady Rob
bin 115 Spuella 115, Fred Levy 118,
Loan Shark 40
SEVENTH-F'iv furlongs 80: Chill
ton Trance 81. *Tammeraiere 1O2. "Bar-
rette 1O5, %Cassima 107, Dipper 40.
Fundamental 115, Jack Nunnally IFS,
StiCkpin 115
Selling. furlongs co.:
Tiny Tim 106. ~Con Carne l04 Johnny
Wise l04 Golden Ruby lO9, Louis Des-
cognets 1903, Mia 109, Song Of Rocks
109 Rusticana 1903, Jennie Wells 1903.
NINTH-Selling, Z furlongs go; We
netian SO, inferno Queen 80 *Casso-
wary l04. Curious 1903. Irish Kid 1903.
Little Marchmont t09, Tackle 109
Western Belle 1909 Scarlet Pimpernel
112
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-13
ARK WR|GH I.
REFUSES To
MAKE NEW
LIGHT BID
Rate War in Macon Nothing
Less Than Cutthroat Game,
He Declares.

Preston Arkw1ght, president Of the
Georgia Railway and Power Company.
declared today that the low bid sub
united in Macon for street lighting was
due to ''cut throat" war between two
electric companies He said he would
not submit any new bid for Atlanta's
street lighting.
Holding up the bid Of the Georgia
Railway and Power Company for At
lanta's new contract for street lighting.
which has been approved by the cleo
trio lights committee Of council CITY
Electrician Turner declared today that
council should not accept the contract.
He said that Atlanta should have as
low rates as Macon, and that ne would
eudeavor to get council to ask for new
bids at its next meeting.
He said he would go to Macon to-
morrow and investigate conditions and
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-13
FATHER OF DOOMED
SLAYER OUT ON BOND

MONTGOMERY, ALA Sept 10
Sidney Jones, father OF Walter Jones.
who is under death sentence for the
murder Of Sloan Rowan. a Benton mer-
chant was released from jail today up
on furnishing bond Of 10000. sid j.
ney Jones and j. Il Fielder al.e ac-
cused Of completely in the murder Eel
der has failed 50 far to make bond.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-13
Or. sTARNEs BANKRUPT

Dr. ". a. Starnes, Of sos Grant street
filed today in the Federal court peu-
ton asking to be declared a bankrupt
He gives his liabilities as $4,063.4s and
his assets as 1924 or the assets ~ 900
is in a lie insurance policy and the
remainder Is notes and personal effects
on the latter OF which he claims a
homestead exemption.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-13
RACES
AT MONTREAL

First-Lewis, as, first; Old Coin, as;
Matte L., 5. Also ran: Church Bell,
Marie T., Miccouskee, Gerard
Second-Tom Savers, 4, first: Apias-
tor, 1; Detroit, rs. Also ran: Judge
Howell. Shelby, Turbine. DR., Holzberg,
Allaneen. Haldeman.
Third-Havrock, 7, first; Rustling, I;
Amberite, 25. Also ran, CalumnY,
Commola. Caper Sauce, Ondramon.
RoseB65 lift O,.P .iGt L9 tee& "
Fourth-Irish Heart, 3-2, first: Plan
Over. AS; Irish Rose. I. Also ran:
Bacchante. kelrose Sylvan Wells Song
Bird. Stoney Croft, Star.
Fifth-Utmost, 5, first; Cherish, 2;
Bill Andrews. out. Also ran: Welship.
Tom Kirby, Broadsword,
AT TORONTO.
Frst-The African, 3-2, first: 5oray,
/; II. M. SABBATH. az. Also ran: Spring
Steel, Stalmore. Doctor Walz, Expat-
riate.
Second-W alter Wells, I, first; Jim
MsIIady, 2: PhiIopena, /. Also ran: Jim
Milton, Henous, Fort Worth.
Third-Mipias, a. first; Belle Mawr,
65; longus, 3-2. Also ran: Thomp-
son, Chess. Donovan. Runky
Fourth-Protogorss 80. first; Mar
tina Allen. 2; Casanova, I. Also ran:
Pass Don. Spirella, Stanley H.. Ethel
| Berry, Michael Rice. Ponkatassett
Fifth-Martre, 2. first; First Aid, 2;
| Camarads, 2. Also ran: Granesque, Sir
! Mincemeat. John Patterson, Irishtown
| Pony Girl. Cousin Peter.
sixth--curious, 3-2, first; Song Of
| Rocks, 2; Kyle. I. Also ran. Con CaFne
Grecian Bend. Irnprudent, Donation.
AT LEXINGTON
First-Rose Mary, $50, first; Old Wo.
man, $40; Katherine, 2.50. Also ran:
Frances Gaines, Imperial Princess
| Spanish Queen, Axis, Neville. Eta Ray
! Pretty Molly.
Seoond-EtheIda, $40, first; Helene,
2.eo; Danger Mark, $50. Also ran:
Artesian, Hanly
Third-supple, $50, first; 5aokmate,
2.eo; Sagsr, 2.4o. Also ran; Bobco, Maid
Militant.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-13

= LLNTTNO OIN,
First-Rose Mary, $50, first; Old Wo-
man, $40; Katherine, 2.50. Also ran:
Frances Gaines, Imperial Princess
Spanish Queen Axis, Neville Eta Ray
Pretty Molly
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-13
AT TORONTO.

First-The African, 3-2, first: Bora,
/; H. M. SABBATH. az. Also ran: Sprin
Steel. Stalmore. Doctor Walz. Expat
riate.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-13

First-Lewis, s-5, first; Old Coin, s-5;
Matte L., 5. Also ran: Church Bell,
Marie T., Miccouskee, Gerard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15
CHARITIES BOARD
HEARS REPORTS

The November meeting of the Asso-
ciated Charities was held last even
ing at the Association house, 637 Sew
enteenth street. The treasurer report
ed s1ss.s3 balance in the treasury for
the month and the committee in
charge Of the rummase sale reported
total sales amounting to $3.50. Sec
rotary Writ Taylor gave q verbal re.
port Of the meeting OF the state
board Of charities and corrections
held at Springfield last month.
The report OF the general secretary
for the month Is: new cases, Z; from
last year, s; total, IL. Social state:
married couples, 4; widows, 4; single
men, 4. Nativity American, 9; Bel
gian. one. Swedish, two. Application
was made for employment by one or
ganiLation and IL on the applicants
own initiative. One was reported to
the poormaster, one was found temper
airy employment and two employment
that should be permanent Relief
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15

was given to two persons by the
poormaster and % were assisted with
groceries, fuel, clothing, meat, nurses
care and hospital treatment.
The causes Of disability are given
as acute illness, g.; intemperance, l.;
old age, 4; insufficient earnings, 3,
and unemployment, 6.
The Association house matron's re-
port follows: boarded and lodged, 3;
families assisted, 8; women assisted
for services rendered, 3; men assist
ed, 2; total meals served, 90
Employment-Tem employ
ment secured for FIVE; permanent en-
ployment secured for two.
Financial report-Received from
board and lodging, $1.75; received
from sale of clothing, so cents; re.
ceived from long distance calls, rs
cents; turned over to the treasurer,
SO. 90.
Donations - In His Name circle,
Kings Daughters, matrons salary
$40; a friend for special relief, $40;
Long View Park club, stove; Y. NJ. c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15
CASTEEL RESIGNS
AS HEAD OF CLUB
Is Released From Duties With
Regret by Directors-Seven
New Members.

The directors of Rock Island club
met last night and with regret acted
on the resignation of President H. E.
Casteel, which was placed before them
some months ago. Mr.. Casteel had
made it plain that he has not the time
that his many outside duties require
and under orders from his physician,
he decided to relinquish some Of them.
The directors, understanding the sit
uation, accepted his resignation with
regret. H. H. Cleaveland, vice presi-
dent of the club will act in lieu of
Mr.. Casteel at least until the annual
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15
500 THANK OFFERING.

THE LADIES OF ZION LUTHERAN
church were entertained yesterday af.
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Peter
Benzon, 1922 Eighth avenue, at a spe
cial thank offering meeting. The Ia
dies decided that instead Of conducting
a Thanksgiving sale this year they
would each give the amount that they
would give towards the sale, and thus
save the work in connection with a
large sale. They realized approximate
ly 500. Plans were discussed for the
refittfng Of the chapel, and routine
business was transacted. The hostess
served a nice lunch during the after
noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15

corn cure I know Of is keeping fresh
bit Of banana skin tied with the white
inside against the corn. 1t takes out
pain, the corn will soften and you
can cut It out In a week or two.
(5)-Dishes are served from the left.
(6)-Dip the spoon away from the
person using It The spoon to be
first used is placed at the outside.
(7)-Three months is the usual time.
(s)-Immedistely. (9)-Send them
with the announcement.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: am q girl
of 10 and in love with q fellow one
year my senior. l met him at q
dance about three months ago and
have been quite friendly with him
ever since. He has called on me sew
eral times since and took me tc
places Of amusement. He always act
co like gentleman in my company
l met him at a dance a few weeks
ago and he seemed very cool. haven't
said anything to hurt his feelings
My love for him is still warm. I.
there any way could win him back
as / fell very bad?
HEARTROKEN.
Perhaps you let him see that 70,
are in love with him and he wishes t.
discourage you. Do not notice hi
GOODNESS. Just be friendly and a lit
tie bit distant. II he cares for yol
he will soon get over the GOODNESS. 1
he has grown tired Of you, let hin
go. There are others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15
DINNER EoR sRIpE.ELEcT.


MISSES AGNES PARDON AND
Elizabeth Hammerich were the host
esses last evening at the Pardon
home, BIG Twenty.frst street, at
four-course dinner in honor Of Miss
Ella Hammerich, a bride OF next week.
Twenty young women were the guests
OF the evening. The parlors and Nv
ing room were decorated with pink
and green paper and large bouquets
Of pink chrysanthemums were placed
about the rooms. In the dining room
the decorations we're especially pretty.
From the chandelier to the four coz
ners Of the room were strung festoons
Of pink hearts and between these was
green crepe paper Five round tables
were placed about the room, the cen
ter one, for the bride, having as its
center piece a large crystal bowl fill
ed with pink roses. The other tables
placed in the four corners Of the room
had small candelabra shaded with
pink and green and at each place was
a pink rose as a favor. After the serv-
| inB VI buC uAu11Clg COhSCoboS oAN
games were enjoyed, the prizes falling
to Miss Lillian Bloomgren and Miss
Clara Oldefest, Each young woman
was given q dish towel to hem and
the prizes for finishing them first were
given to Miss Minerva Chambers and
Miss Dora Cawi. While the sewing
contest was in progress the ring Of the
doorbell called the bride-elect to the
door, where two little messenger boys,
Walter Tappendorf and Jack Huron,
presented her with clothes hamper
trimmed with pink and green tulle rib
bons and hearts and filed with a beau
tiful lot Of china and cut glass art
Giles, including many lovely hand-paint
ed pieces.
This is the last of the series of beau
tiful parties that have been given in
honor of Miss Hammerich. Her mar
riage to William Peters of Moline will
be an event Of next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15
MRS. moRpHoRsr HOSTESS.

MRS. ALBERT MORDHORST, AT
her home, 317o Fifth avenue, yester-
day entertained the members of the
Royal society, 10 Of whom were pres
ent. They spent an enjoyable after
noon sewing and making fancy work,
and the hostess served a nice lunch.
Mrs. A. Mccall, at her home on Fourth
avenue, Moline, will entertain at the
next meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15
HART aDd
HONE
PROBLEMS
MS RLIzAhHrH
rELCA1PSCN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: DIS II
right for a girl to walk home from q
party with a boy? (2)-what does It
mean when boy passes by and smiles
at your (3)-When a girl and boy
walk home together and he has hold
of her arm, do they go together7
(D-what does it mean when you
dream that q boy kisses you?
ANXIOUS.
O-There Is nothing wrong about
II II he is gentlemanly and the girl
does not forget TO be ladylike. a.
II probably means that he is pleased
70 see you. Otis not a sure sign.
(D-That you are thinking too much
about the boys. my dear.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: (D-How
should Robespierre be pronounced?
(2) - How is trousseau pronounced?
t3)-Should peas. when served as a
side dish, be eaten with fork or
spoon Apple sauce? Can you give a
general rule for these things7 o.
q" ANS 20 a bOON
(5)-When passing dishes around a
table, which way should they be
passed. (6)-Should spoons always
be used from the outside in? Is the
size OF the spoon material in the way
they are placed before setting the
table? (D-How long before the wed
ding should an engagement be an
nounced? (s)-How long after the
wedding should announcement cards
be sent out? (9)-How long before
the date on. them should at home
cards be sent out? BLACK EYES.
O-Robe-es-peer; accent on last
syllable. C2)-Tros-soo; accent first
syllable (s)-Eat peas with a fork
apple sauce with a spoon. Solids are
taken with a fork. (D-The best
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15
SPEND DAY SEWING.

THE LADIES' AUXILIARY TO
the Rock Island County Humane So
oiety held an all day meeting yester-
day at the home of Miss Bliss, 1914
Twentieth street. A number OF new
members were received into the soci-
ETY.. Plans were discussed for intro
ducing into the public schools bands
Of mercy and a committee composed
OF Mrs. n. P. Tucker, Miss Abraham
son and Mrs. F. w. Linck was appoint
ed TO confer with the board OF educa,
ton relative to the matter. The ladies'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15
LUTHER LEAGUE MEETS.

THE LUTHER LEAGUE OF GRACE
Lutheran church met with Miss Ellen
Rosenkranz, 932 Forty-third street,
last evening In monthly social and bus
mess session. Rev. Carl Solomonson,
representative of the Augustana synod
foreign missions, gave an address on
the missions in India. The league, as
a result of the address, decided to this
year support a native worker in India.
A social hour followed the program
and the hostess served a lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15
SPENCER MISSION SOCIETY

MRS. GEORGE w. SAvILLE, 3432
Sixth avenue, entertained the mem,
bers Of the Woman's Home Mission
society Of Spencer Memorial Method.
list church yesterday afternoon Plans
were discussed for sending a Christ.
mas box to some mission, which one
however, being left undecided. Other
matters of routine nature were trans.
acted and a social hour was enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15
Infiammatory RheumatIsm Quickly
Relieved.

Morton L. Hill Of Lebanon, IND.
says: my wife had infammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and Joint;
her suffering was terrible and her body
and face were swollen almost beyond
recognition; had been In bed for SIX
weeks and had eight physicians. but
received no benefit until she tried Dr..
Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism. II
gave immediate relief ard she waa able
to walk IN three days. I AM sure It
saved her life" Sold BY Otto Grotjan,
1901 Second avenue. Rock Island. and
Gust. Schlegel q Son. 22o Second
street, Davenport-(Advertisement)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15

A. board of directors, use Of gymnas-
ium for sale; H. w. Horst, use Of
wagon for sale; Mrs. w. A. Darling.
stove; Rock Island lodge No. 65s. A.
F. A. M, bread; Trio lodge No. 81,
bread; Union, daily paper; Argus.
daily paper; Times. daily paper; Mrs.
S. ]. Collins, clothing; a friend, cloth
ing; a friend, plum butter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15
NJ. M. CLUB HAS MEETING.

THE NJ. NJ. CLUB WAS ENTER
tanned last evening at the home Of
Miss Ada Bakersfield, 1902 Twelfth
street. The evening was passed in a
social way with games and other
amusements and in the contests the
prizes were won by Miss Charlotte
Kennedy and Miss Martha Riddell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

OAK LEAF CAMP 14s5, ROYAL
Neighbors, of South Rock Island will
give a dancing party at Woodman hall
in South Rock Island Friday evening,
Nov. %, to which they invite their
friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15
Adopt a Baby Boy.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred R. Wells Of Mi
Ian appeared before Judge B. S. Bel
in the county court this morning and
adopted Edward, the 17-months-old
child Of Florence Fitzsimmons of MI
Ian, the mother consenting to the &C
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15

election which occurs In January IN
der the recently adopted bylaws.
The only other feature Of last
nights meeting was the admission Of
seven new members to the club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15
COLONIAL CARD CLUB.

THE COLONIAL CARD CLUB MET
yesterday afternoon with Mrs. D.
Brady, Seventh avenue and Twelfth
street. Three tables of whist were
played, the first prize going to Mrs. NJ
Taxman and the second to Mrs. R.
Tenebom. Bouquets of chrysanthe-
NUNS trimmed the rooms. At s
o'clock a course supper was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15

The hostess served delicious refresh
ments during the evening. The club
will be entertained Nov. 26 at the
home of Miss Cherle Paulsen, 1901
Twelfth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15

spent busy day sewing in prepare
ton for their annual bazar to be held
some time in December. At noon Miss
Bliss served a chicken dinner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15

Bananas for sale at Campana's 225
Seventeenth street.-(Advertise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15

Here is a practical frock gooe -.
serge, mohoir or cloth trimmed with
bands Of satin or velvet. Square lap
over tabs on the waist are trimmed
with satin or velvet-covered buttons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15

re
10 ErenchL skunks cnd"M so
Q ns N fancy ames
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15

There avoiding deceit purchase of
other
NeWrn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15

U
d right inthe hear Of the fur 1t
n to make a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15

ctmes been in etu
Honesty the hous
in flu n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-15


the b the manu- nomwh buy.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-03-15
CHAPTER XIV.

Look here, Handyside
FooThls give you any message for
me?"
BIackstock stood with his back TO
the stove In the farmhouse kitchen.
handS IN pockets, his heavy shoulders
lifted, he sWayed all but imperceptibly
on the balls Of his feet. In the dull
saffron illumination Of two common
Kerosene lamps. he loomed hugely m
the room. overshadoWing and dwarf
E's 'he Two mute, placid Chinese who
paIIered about, preparing meal
haF,hS been routed out of bed for that
purpose.
Coast, fitting back In a Kitchen
chaIr on the far side of the table from
bIackStock. considered quickly ana
lod deliberately and whole,
with full knowledge of the con,c.
4uences OF a misstep. Sooner or later
me unmasklns was bound to COM
whether he will It or no. He was no,
eager for 1t yet, but prepared against
It at any time. Sooner or
later that word would fall from mis-
Aps-or from Katherine's-or Same
AntoWaTd happening would precfp!tate
The Rice belt journal., 1912-03-15
tTO BE CONTINUED
Common Sense and Sclrncs

IL can now be seen how little truth
'here Is In Huxley's much quoted die.
tum that science Is organized common
sense. That Is precisely what science
IS not Science Is a wholly differen,
Kind Of knowledge from common
sense at almost every point To com.
mon sense. the sun revolves about the
earth; TO science. the contrary is an
established fact To common sense
planet Is till and stationary; to CT.
ehce II Is group of rapidly revolving
cehteFs OF energy. To common sense
water Is a true element; to science 1,
IS a compound of atoms of the famiI.
lar hydrogen and oxygen To com.
mon sense. the Rosetta stone Is bit
OF or'ck covered with more or less reg.
uiar markings. probably with a deco.
ra'lVe purpose; to science, II ia tho
Key to forgotten language and the
open ooor to knowledge of a lost civ.
hzaton.-From lecture on PbtIos.
'phy by Nicholas Murray Butler.
The Rice belt journal., 1912-03-15
SYNOPSIS.

Garrett Coast a young man OF New
YORK city, meets Douglas BlaCkStork who
invites MIN TO card party. He accepts.
although he dislIkes Blackstock. the rea-
aon being that both are In love with Kath-
crime ThaXtec Coast fails to convince her
that Blackstock Is unworthy OF her
friendship. Al t'r party C"net meets two
named Dundas uud Van TLyi r,rrc "a
q quarrel. and BlaCkstOck shoots Van
Iuyi dead. Coast struggles Ia wrest the
weapon from him thus the pOlire dis
cover them. Coast is arrested for murder
He Is convicted. bat as he begins his sen.
teh"e. Dundaa names BlaCkstoCk as the
murderer and Kills himself. Coast be-
comes free, bur Blackstock has married
katherine ThaXter and fed Coast pur-
chases a yacht and while sailing sees
man thrown from distant boat He res
cues the fellow who iq named Appleyard
iheS arrive at lonely island known as
no Mans Land Coast starts out to eX-
p'"Fe the pla"" and comes upon some
g"s1fted buildings. He discovers a man
Head, Upon going further and approach
ing house he sees katherine Thaxtcr.
"ho explains that her husband. under the
name or BLACK, has bought the island
u" ls blind a wireless operator and has
= station there Coast informs her that
her AIshand murdered Van Fuvl Coast
tPts B1aCkstock and some Chnamen
ourytns man. They fire al him but ne
!s rescued by Appleyard. who gets him
10 the Echo In safety, and there he re-
Veals that he Is a secret service man
ana mas been watching the crowd on |
Ine Island. suspeCtiRg they are criminals |
CoaSt is anxious to fathom the mysteries |
of NO Mans Land and is determined |
70 save Katherine. Applevard believes |
mat Black and his gang make a Shield |
u the wireless station to conduct a snur
siing business Coast penptrates to the !
ar OF Bla"kstock's disguise. katherine
The Rice belt journal., 1912-03-15

the lnevltable-revealing him, an I'm
postor' The hour like the outcome
was on the knees of the gods The
sense OF fatality was strong upon his
soul.
There wasn't time" be said 81
was oH'duty and they rounded me IN
just IN time to catch the midnight
train"
And Voorhis sent no word?" Black.
stock demanded incredulously.
he said you'd be advised bv wire.
less.
NO more than that?"
only I'd find this job after nv own
heart' to do as was told and mind
my own business and see nothing ex.
cept what you showed under nv nose.
II would be worth my while, and he
knew he could depend on me. guess
ne old. too, guess be knows what
Kind OF a man you need, Mr., B,sck
and Mr.. Voorhis isn't the sort to njcl,
'n ope'a'or out OF the grab-bag for
Speclai purpose. Isn't that so?"
II ! know Voorhis, It is" Black.
'tock rocked back and forth on his
eet' rursing bis full. loose .ItDned
mouth. 81 can tell more abou, you
n the morning" he said: we'll have
talk M and come to an understanding"
Why not nowT"
Morning will do" said Blackstone
For some minutes Blackstock a,s
OF SPEAK Coast glanced up at him.
nd as If he were aware of that fact
ne man shook himself out of wha,
aa seemed profound abstraction
How about Mr. Handysides sun.
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