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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-20
Copyright A. G. AoClurS d o.. 1911.

We followed the general direction
the fellows seemed to have taken,
Conroy and I on foot, scanning the
trail by aid Of a pine knot The dust
lay thick on the clay road through
the cut, where we had charged the
foragcrs, and It was easy to see the
band had turned east. There was but
n conclusion possible; If this was
Fasin's gang Of c%utthroats, as I sus-
pected, then they were either return
ing to their sand caves in Monmouth
county after a raid, or else were start
Ing forth on some new project near
at hand. Whichever was true, Elm
hurst lay In the direction taken. De-
terminsd to learn the truth. we
pressed forward. riding rapidly, yet
exercising the precaution OF keeping
two scouts well in advance. It must
have been nearly three o'clock when
we reached the summit Of tho low hill
within q few hundred yards Of the
house. and found the two scouts
awaiting us.
My first glance across tho ravins
revealed the outlines OF the house
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-20

Joe "a l couldn't get very close, as
there's = couple OF men on guard on
top Of the bank. A hundred feet down
you can see EN- plain against the
sky"
Wasn't What you paw a cattle
hesaY
mo, SIR" positively. They're
horses, pieketed IN limo Hike a cavalry
troop. and they've got their saddles
on"
What this all meant could not be
guessed at, but there must be SONS
scheme OF deviltry under way.
Have either Of you crossed the ra-
vinef" / asked. endeavortng 10 reach
some conclusion.
Yes, sir. Joe did. He was up In
the edge Of the orohardf
See any menf"
mot a man, sir, outside" answered
the other. But saw shadows against
tho curtains on that lower floor. !
couldn't tell how many they Just
come an 20, only they wasn't dressed
alike,"
One thing was sufficiently certain
we could gain little information 70
naming where we were.
Sergeant" said. determining
swiftly on = course Of action, take
your man. dismounted. across the RI
vine, and into the orchard. Keep un-
der cover, but get as close to the
house as you can safely. Picket FOUR
horses back there beside the road"
And you. sirT"
"I1l take Tom with me, and Wen
circle that horse herd, and come up
to the house from tho rear. l want
to discover. where those fellows are
and what they are up to. Bee this
whistle, sergeant"
yes, sir"
ut gives a sharp, shrill blast. II I
blow 1t twice, get your men inside
the house instantly. I'll not sound
1t unless l need you at once. Wen
wait here until you get across"
The disappeared into the black
depths Of the ravine, moving cautious
ly and with little noise. Tom and l
plunged down the steep slope, feeling
u way through the darkness, but
moving to the right. toward where
the scouts had indicated the horses
being herded. We skirted these,
creeping along the opposite bank be-
hind a fringe Of bushes, certain that
the darkness concealed our move
ments from the two men on guard.
We crossed fifty feet above, gained
the top Of the bank, and crawled
down, sheltered from observation, IN
til we were directly above the two
guards. Peering cautiously over. we
could easily distinguish the black aut-
lines on the hillside below.
One man was standing up, leaning
against the trunk Of a small tree,
while the other was sitting on the
ground, his head bent forward, and
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-20
COMING EVENTS.

May 23-Musical concert by pupils
of Marinus Petersen, Washington
Hall.
May 24-Drama by A. B. @. Club,
Washington hall.
May Adjudication of Greek
Catholic church
July 16-Excursion of Baptist
Sunday school Cup the Hudson
July 20-21-Regatta of Waterway
League Of New Jersey. Raritan
Yacht Club host.
August 4-Union excursion OF
Danish societies to Bellewood.
August 22-Annual Methodist ex-
cursion to Asbury Park and Ocean
Grove.
September 2-State Saengerlund
Biennial meeting and celebration in
this city.
October 24-Parade and celebra-
ton by Volunteer Firemen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-20
.eet him at a certain spot"

meet him at a certain spot
you mean Captain Grant,"
HE'LL How did you know that?'
Never mind; l do kn0w-so you
can go on"
81 had no intention of speaking
names"
"Oh. let that pass. You may think
Grant all right, but the rest OF US
know he is at the bottom Of the whole
matter"
you mean he betrayed met"
There is no doubt Of 1t. He Is IN
with Fagin."
The lad drew a long breath.
81 half suspected It," he said slowly,
"only it didn't seem possible NOW
listen, and perhaps together we can
make something out Of all this. 1
went to the place where we were to
meet, and had a talk with Grant
yes, It was Grant all right. He told
me some things, but needed & day or
two to get other Information. While
waiting l came over here to Elmhurst,
ard found Claire. She's the kind G. a
girl you can tell things to, and I wrote
out what l had learned, and left some
of my papers. Then I went back to
Lone Tree. 1t was dark when l got
there, and l rode right into Fagin and
three Of his men. They had me before
I could lift a hand"
Just wait a minute, Mortimer" I
broke in, becoming suddenly aware
there was q grayness Ia the eastern
sky. "T want to creep In toward the
house while It remains dark. You can
tell the rest as we go along. Tom.
take these ropes and tie your man up.
Make him safe, and then come along
after u.s."
"All right, sir. I'll fix the lad SO
he'll be safe enough for a while"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-20
CHAPTER Xxx.
We Attain the House.

Come on, Mortimer, and wen soon
find out what Is going On" / turned
to the prisoner. Where are the rest
of your gang?"
You'll find out fer yerself, mister"
he answered sullenly, IAN maybe
damn quick too"
They are in the grape arbor to the
south of the house." broke in Erich
THAT was where Fagin told them to-
lie quiet and wait orders"
"Fhen we will explore along the
north side, keeping the fence between
us. I've got a handful Of men over
there in the orchard. If you are both
ready we'll 60"
| took a look myself at Toms rope
tying. and found It satisfactory. H.
deed, In remembrance Of my own suf-
fering. l even loosened the strain a
little, confident the fellow could never
free himself unaided. Then the three
Of us, Mortimer armed with his late
guards gun. crawled up over the edge
Of the bank, ran without stopping
soross the open space, and crouchsd
tA hA6 shaQON Va tno bShSSs ~ T@P
Fill dark, although a faint gray tinsed
The eastern skyline, barely berceptibls
Through the intervening trees. This
great house, g. hundred yards aways
was but @ blurred outline, distinguish
able by the lights shining out through
open windows, At that distance no
sound reached us. However, II Mor'
timer was right, the way would be
clear for our passage along the front.
under shelter Of the fence, even
though a sentry was posted there, and
we could creep up to the walls on the
opposite side uhobserved. All We
needed to do was to advance with
caution, whispering directions into
the ears of the others, l moved for
ward slowly, Mortimer close to my
shoulder
(To Be C~ontinued.) .
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-20
MONDAY, MAY 20, 1912.
PERTH AMBOY
Population. 32.131.

Population. 32,1S1.
29 miles from New YORK.
on staten island Sound, at the
mouth of the Raritan river ii 81
the head of Raritan Bay,
Ocean steamers can dock IN lFon
SO to 40 feet of water.
Channel 21 feet deep at low wa
ter leading up the bay from sandy
Daily steamer service to New
Foul railroads., the P%ennsylyenia'
Lehigh Valley and the staten isiano
Rapid Transit. Branches IN
all directions. a%ffording almost an
unlimited number Of excellent rae
tory sites.
Has two telegraph and two tele-
phone companies.
Electric light and gas companies
Two daily newspapers.
Federal postofice building.
Public Library.
Nine grammar. schools z one
high school. which is OH the APP
proved list of all the eiading unit
versities In the country, four par9-
chial schools and a business COL
lege. ~
!, City Hospital.
Municipal water works.
Prominent center for troileys to
all parts Of the state
IlCIltbl cray utPO9ltS ". ~ N~N
try in the immediate vicinity,
Splendid theatrical advantages.
Some Of the leading industries are
American Smelling. & Refining
Company's smelter; Raritan copper
/ Works smelter; Barber Asphalt
| Works; Omitted Lead Works; United
States Cartridge Coz ArehitectnraI
|, Tile & Falence Co; c.. Pardee steer
| and Tile Works. Atlantic Terra Cot
ia Co; Federal Terra Gotta CO.. New
Jersey Terra Gotta Co.; three plants
Of tho National Flreproofng Com
pany and other similar industries
within the immediate viCinityi Ger
annie Works. Chesbrough Vaseline
Works. Marcy stove Works; tW33
shipyards and marine. railways.
STANDARD Underground, Gable Com
pany, Roessler & Hasslacher Chem
ical Works; emery mills. coke and
cigar factories; cement stone works.
coal shipping piers; handkerchief
factory, cement works. -sachine
shops and iron foundries
For further particulars address:
Albert Leon, secretary OF tro
Board of Trade.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-20
Staten Island Rapid Transit.
Timetable in Effect May IS, 1912.


TO NEW YORK.
Leave Perth Amboy Daily
sos, $50, 700, "7:26. 7:29, $500, 500,
$3.50, $50, 1850, 11:41 a. m, l2:47, 1852,
$50, $40. 4:25, 5:25. $40, 1854, 900,
1923, 1870 p. m.
sos, $50, 700, 1929, 7;29, $500, 500,
$50, $3.50, 1850. HES a. m, 12:42, t:22.
2:08, 2:28, 800, $40, APO, 6:36, 6:25,
1870, $40, 900, 1910, 1870 p. m.
Sundays and Holidays
700. 7:5B, $50, 9:1O, 1000, 1880, 11:40
a. m, 12:45, las, $3.50, $50, 4:43, 5:25,
sos. Gas, 7;27, sos. s;53, $50, 1875,
FROM NEW YORK.
Leave New York Daily
600, 700, 500, 800, 1000, 100 a. m,
1900 noon, 100, 200, 800, 400, 4:4O,
6;I5, $3.50, 5:45, 6;15, $50, 700, 7:40,
$500, 1000, 1880 p, m, 1870 a. m.
500, 100, 500. 600. 1000. 100 a. M,
1900 noon, 12:40, 1900. lis, 1:80, 200.
$3.50, 9:15, 400. 4:40, $50, 500, Gao.
1920, 500, 9:2O, $40. 1929, 1870 p. M,
12;S6 a. m.
Sundays and Holiday
$50, 500. 900. $40. 1920, 400 a. m,
1900 noon, 1920, 2:Q0, 800, 500, 500,
600, $40, 1920, 500, $40, Q;20, 1000,
1900 p. M, 1900 night, 1890 a. m.
GEO. J. BROWN.
General Traffic Agent,
Holiday nights only.
sExDreSS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-20


his hat drawn low over his eyes. Mel
Their had uttered a sound, but as my
eyes strained through the darkness /
began to perceive details which
awakened q new suspicion. The fell
low standing up wore a cap and no
coat, and his hands were olasped
about a short, sawed-off gun. He had
none Of the appearance of the sol
der, but the other man apparently
was in uniform, although l could not
distinguish It's character. What In
stantly attracted my attention was the
fact that his hands were evidently
tied behind his back. If this was true
then he was a prisoner, and the other
had been stationed there to guard him,
and not the horses. Tom perceived
this as 200 as |, for ] felt his fingers
grip my arm.
Creep around the edge of the rock
there" l said, pointing. That will
bring you at his back, and not more
than five feet away Can you do It'll"
He nodded grimly.
Leave your weapons here" l added,
"and when you spring, get hold of his
gun so he cannot fire. I'll cover him
the instant strike. Go on"
He unbuckled his belt. and crept
along to the right, SO n~oiselessly that
even I, watching his snake-like move
mert, could hear no sound. The
guard did not move his head, and the
other remained m~otionless, his face
ho-4 af,oaa4 - lta b-aa Torv~ hn-
low the horses stamped restlessly,
and switched their tails. Watching
10 IN motion like a hawk, I saw fom
dip over the crest. and worm his way
down behind the rock The he dis
appeared, until. as he cautiously arose
to his feet, his head and shoulders
emerged shadowy just beyond. Real
izing he was ready, l got to my knees.
gripping a pistol butt, Without a
warning sound the dragon leaped, his
arms gripping the astounded sentinel
with the hug of q bear. He gave ut
t~erance to one grunt, and then the
barrel Of my pistol was at his head.
mot a world" l said sternly. "Un-
clasp his belt, Tom. Yes, take his
gun. II he moves, or utters a sound,
shoot him down"
/ wheeled to face the other, who
had lifted his head, and was staring at
US through the darkness. He was no
longer 4 mere shapeless shadow, but
q slender, straight figure. and my
heart gave a sudden throb.
who are your" l asked sharply.
'Erto Mortimer"
Yes" he answered, In evident sur
prise. "Do I know your"
NO." and ! cut the rope binding
his ankles. But l was searching for
you. l am an officer Of Maxwell's bri-
gadeI my name ia Lawrence. Tell
me FIRST what has happened-why you
are being held prisoner"
He stretched his craniped arms and
legs, lifting his hat 80 that I saw his
face dimly. In the gloom his resen-
blance to Claire was 30 remarkable
that / involuntarily exclaimed:
Heavens! but you look like your
sisteri'
Like Clairel they all say SO; you
know her9"
"It Is at her request I am here;
need not fear to tell me your
ooh, I do not, I can see your uni
form. But damn it, l don't know any
too much about what Is up myself.
This is Red Fagin's outfit"
II thought so. Where did he get
your How long have, you been a pris-
onerf"
The boy laughed recklessly, his eyes
upon the others.
We'll, my story is a short one,
Lawrence. I had a fellow In the Brit
ish service who occasionally gave me
information. Word came to me to
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-20

above the low trees Of the orchard.
All appeared peaceable enough, and l
felt = sudden relief. There were lights
burning on the lower floor, streaming
through several windows, while up
stairs window was ablaze. Late
as 1t was, this illumination was not
surprising. however. a. the carr Of the
wounded man would necessitate night
watchers. while, nc doubt, Claire
would anticipate by reaching there
before morning. All this flashed over
me, as my ayes hastily surveyed the
familiar surroundings. Then ! BE-
came aware that the older scout was
reporting.
There's quite . bunch Of horses
picketed down there in the ravins.
sir" he said. pointing toward The
right
How manyf"
-Oh. maybe twenty-five or thirty;
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-20
FIRE ALARM BOXES.

23-Raritan Copper Works.
94-Market and Sheridan SITS.
25-Smith st. and c. r. r
26-High and Lewis SITS.
27-Madison Ave. and Paterson st.
28-Market and First SITS.
35-SInlth and High SITS,
86-N. B. Ave. & New st.
37-State and Smith SITS.
43-Buck'ham Ave. & Hartford st.
45-Commerce and Front SITS.
46-State and Washington SITS.
47-High and Washington SITS.
sf--State st. and Buckingham Ave
56-Eall Ave. and Charles st.
67-State and Wayne SITS.
68-Near United Lead Works
59-Maurer.
60-Washington and First SITS.
63--N. B. Ave. g. Elm st.
64-Smith st. and Watson Ave,
65-Commerce and State SITS.
72-Front and Smith SITS,
73-Water and Gordon SITS.
74-Kearny Ave. and Gordon st.
S2-Smith and Herbert SITS.
88-Amboy Ave. & Washington St
85-Near City Hospital.
s6-Cleveland and Brace AYES.
84-Lehigh Ave. and Stanford st.
S7-Amboy and Hall AYES.
92-Amboy Ave. and Inslee st.
94-Neyille and tombstone SITS.
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s,r>1n,v MAGAZINE FOR OCTOBER II. 1912

in writing, always take Turkish bath as matter Of
bvgienic precaution and personal self respect
2Shall / need to have any kind Of check ready on
Tuesdav?' asked Wintringham gloomiy.
ooh . said Robertson, "I'll have the check-and it'll
he certified at that All you've got to do now is to while
away the next four days in Boston, after leaving with
me power of attorney to act on your behalf And for
get that such person Myrtle Vynne ever existed
Only. don't fail to turn up on Tuesday
Il won't" said Wintringham and the trends parted.
TN spite of Robertsons advice that he forget that such
L person as Miss Myrtle Vynne ever existed, Whit.
bingham approached the office of Messrs Sharpe SKIN
ner & Son the following Tuesday morning with con.
siderable trepdation On his return from Boston the
dav before he had tried to get Robertson on the cc
nhone to ascertain how the land lay, indeed it
land and not qlcksand only to learn that the latter
had gone to Washington to spend Sunday with one Of
his friends there and not expected back until the
next morning This, Of course, was somewhat reassur
mo- for if Robertson could go off anywhere Tor the de-
ights Of weekend it fairly good evidence that he
was not seriously worried about his clients plight
Nevertheless. poor Nottingham put in pad night,
which found its only relief along about breakfast time
on Tuesday when telephone message was received from
Robertson himself.
Oils it all right old man. Nottingham quaycred
Continued on page IA
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4,rb;s is NV affair now, Wint,' said Robertson.
aNe,rr Won mind what it means Wen wait LOT VHc''
answer -, ,,,6 r,, Thus.
Offices Of Sharpe Skinner & Son
Attorneys and CounsellOrs at Law; 49,.
IA Broad Street New York City.
December II, 10
THOMAS J. ROBERTSON, ESQ 342 Wall Street Ne" YORK
City. .-.,.,,,.- :. inst re-
;,J We are clad TO learn from 1t that Mr. li1'Ls
J isnostion in the matter is OF 50 alaoIe Chat
II has evidently been well advised We shall De giaI 10
confer with him on Tuesday, December ~ at zen . Co-
in the morning: but owing to the pressure OF oIhcl
shall have to spuatc that the conference DC HcII
b A. orr offices instead of your office as proPoSe. Il
This trauspiras TO be in accordance with your Convenience
we shall consider the engagement as MADE
Respectfully yours,
SHARPE, SKINNER & son,
DicML.-JSJr. per J. oN''i'i' -
@Fine!" said Robertson, his face wreathng WITH
smiles, "We'rc off Wen meet EN- anywhere II II
only II tomorrow or the next day.
Formal ratification Of the engagement was MAGE III
writing, and Robertson, picking up his nat Daue
Wintringham come along.
"Wherc to now" asked Nottingham.
you to Boston, for the Racket Club to get some
Of this out of nv svstcm said Robertson. whenever
communicate with people like Sharpe Skinner, even
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n CORNING was on the noun
NJ tain. The rg.. mesa mesa s i;Tts1 wi ii!
ewes to the sun. There had been rain.
The valley sparklcd.
The Indian led the horse down the
trail. the alfalfa-ladcn cart crcaElng
after, and stopped at the school
teachers house. \ pink cloud over
head gave color TO the adobe; a
cactus climbed toitscornicc obIoom.
"Chu-cvch waits" he said aloud,
and stood dark against the day,
majestic, primcval, partoit the eternal
Businesses around him.
Last night he had been Snake
Chief in the ancient religious dance
Of his people. Naked, azure pIumcd,
with a serpent in his teeth and prayer
wands in his hands, he had led the
snakc-wrcathcd braves and singing
maiIcns before the Gods of Rain.
Torrents had followed the petition.
The harvest was assured. And now,
in farmer clothes, he waited 10 con
vrv the young school teacher TO the
railway station, a days journey, and
t. sell his alfalfa in the white man
town.
From the lowlands white mists
came scuiding upward. Raindrops
dried on the sagcbrush under hot
Lrrrzr. and over the COTiIIIcras, as
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les than twenty minutes the following communication
was despatched by hand Alcssrs. Sharpe Skinner
Son.
Law Office Of Thomas J. Robertson,
3I2 Wall Street, New York City.
December II, 80
MEssRs. snARpr. SKINNER Son, 435 Broad Street New
York ., o. $50.
COMMUNICATIONS esteemed favor Of yesterday to my
client Mr. Henry Sandcrson Nottingham, was received
bv him this morning prior lis enforced departure Io'
four DAYS business trip Boston While its contents were
something in the nature Of a surprise 70 MI Nhtrhha'
h. has acting upon my advice decided TO ask you 70 meet
him here al my office on Tuesday morning next December
20 at any hour best suited your convenience 10 90 over
the matter 10 which your letter refers IN iTchdy Sp
with the idea Of reaching satisfactory settlement MI
Wntrngham has no wish in any way 70 sir any rcSl''
blitv that attaches to anything he has written and lar
from denying the authorship Of the letters OF "hCh you
have been good enough send him true copy as sug-
gcstcd in your letter, he chccrully admits It, IL VIII CA
pcd,c matters perhaps if coming here you WI" nave inc
letters with you for possible delivery
Uopng for a reply 10 this communication by bearer 50
that may arrange to have Mr. Wntringham here on the
twentieth | beg TO remain, Gentlemen,
Yours respectfully,
THOMAS J. Robertson.
DicTJ.R.-C.G.
Wintringham INDUCED in the luxury Of long, low
whistle when he read this letter. " Humph ne SAID
"That means face the music and settle, suppose.
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Die .T.J.R.-C.G

Drawings by Douglas Ducr
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les than twenty minutes the following communication
was despatched by hand TO Mcssrs Sharpe Skinner "
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n CORNING was on the noun
MI tain. The mesa sang with
A'A light. Chu-cvch lifted his
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
MONEY LOST BY INCORRECT
SYSTEM OF MARKETING EGGS

price per dozen, which is usually given
in trade. The village store keeper is
not dealer in eggs from choice but
rather because he feels it necessary to
take the ggs in order to keep the
trade Of the farmer. If he does not
take the eggs he fears that the farmer
will offer them to one Of his competi
tors and will in sequence be likely
to give that competitor the bulk Of his
trade. For the same reason the mer-
chant believes that he must accept the
eggs a s they run, good or bad, fresh or
stale, clean or dirty, for if he does not
his competitors will. This system of
buying by the store keeper is known
as the case count system.
The merchant holds the eggs until
he has enough to make a shipment to
some egg dealer or shipper from whom
he gets regular quotations. The delay
here may be anywhere from two days
to a week or even two weeks. Usually
the conditions attendant upon the
shipment of these eggs up to the time
they reach the packing house are such
as to cause still further deteriora-
ton in the eggs. After they reach the
packing house they are assembled In
great numbers so that more attention
and care is given their handling. and,
although the eggs go through one or
more sets Of hands from this point be
fore they are placed in storage or reach
the consumer the deteriora ton which
they undergo is not so great proper
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

the fowls and the product, are, there
fore, usually incidental also. The farm
err gathers the eggs whenever Conve-
nient, sometimes each day, sometimes
two or three times a week. The eggs
til there is a sufficient number to take
to the village or until the farmer makes
trip to the village for some other
purpose and takes the eggs along. No
particular attention is given to the con
ditions under which the eggs are kept
in the meantime. They may be kept
in a pantry or cupboard of the kitchen,
where the temperature is comparative
ly high and where the eggs are bound
to undergo considerable deterioration
in quality or to reach more or less ad-
vanCed stage of actual spelling. Even
in these cases where the importance of
a low temperature is realized and an
effort made to secure this by placing
the eggs in a cellar, there is likelihood
that the cellar may be damp, and the
eggs in consequence become moldy.
Likewise. no particular effort is made
to obtain clean eggs by proper attention
to the nests and by frequent gathering,
or to separate the clean from the soiled
eggs when taking them to market
Whenever a nest of eggs is discovered
in the weeds or about the barn they
are usually added to the eggs in the
market basket without question as to
whether they are partly inCubated.
Case Count System Bad.
As a result, the farmer may start to
town with a basket of eggs, part Of
which are perfectly fresh and whole
some, part of them dirty or smeared
and part of them shrunken or stale or
even wholly spoiled. During the drive
TO town it is common occurrence for
the eggs to be exposed to the direct rays
of the sun for an hour or two and sub
Jected therefore, TO a temperature
greater than the normal temperature
Of incubation, 103 degrees f. These
eggs the farmer takes to the village
store and receives for them certain