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ing off with tooth and nail would overwhelm me. I'd sink into unim- portance-my unparalleled misfor- tunes would degrade me to a level with the commonest! No, sir, I've never been without hope. and though I've fallen I've always got up. What Fentress has Is based on money he stole from me. By God, the days of his profit-taking are at an end! am going to strip him. And even if I don't live to enjoy what's mine. my grandson shall! He shall wear vel vet and a lace collar and ride his pony yet, by God, as a gentleman's grand son shouldi"
 Tt sounds well. Price, but where's the money coming from to push law suit ?"
 The judge waved this aside.
 t'The means will be found, Solo mon. Our horizon is lifting-I can see it lift! Don't drag me back from the portal of hopei We'll drink the stuff that comes across the water; I'll warm the cookies of your heart with imported brandy I carry twenty years hunger and thirst under my wes-eoat, and I'll feed and drink like a gentleman yeti" The judge smacked his lips in an ecstacy of enjoyment, and dropping down before the table which served him as desk, seized a pen.
 Its good enough to think about, Price" admitted Mahaffy grudgingly
 Its better to do; and if anything happens to me the papers I am going to leave will tell you how it's to be done. Man, there's a million of money in sight, and we've got to get 1t and spend it and enjoy it! None Of your swinish thrift for me, but life on a big scale-company, and feasting. and refined surroundings"
 And you are going to meet Fen tress in the morning?" asked Maharfy. T suppose there's no way of avoiding that?"
 Avoiding it?" almost shouted the judge. For what have I been living? I shall meet him, let the consequences be what they may. Tonight when 1 have reduced certain facts to writing shall join you at Belle Plain. The strange and melancholy history of my life I shall place in your hands for safe keeping. In the morning can be driven back to Boggs'."
 And you will go there without second?"
 If necessary; yes"
 T declare, Price, you are hardly fitted to be at large! Why, you act as if you were tired of life! There's Yancy-there's Cavendish!"
 The judge gave him an indulgent but superior smile.
 Two very worthy men, but go to Boggs' attended by gentleman or 1 go there alone. I am aware of your prejudices. Solomon; otherwise I might ask this favor of you"
 MT. Mahaffy snorted loudly and turned to the door, for Yancy and Cavendish were now approaching the house, the latter with meal sack slung over his shoulder.
 Here, Solomon, take one of my pistols urged the judge hastily. You may need it at Belle Plain. Good by, and God bless you!"
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-17
CHAPTER XXVII.
eeas Leads to Betty.

Just where he had parted from Ware. Darlington sat his horse, his brows knit and his eyes turned in the direction of the path. He was on his way to a plantation below Birard, the owner of which had recently import ed a pack of bloodhounds; but this unexpected encounter with Ware had affected him strangely. He still heard Toms stammering speech, he was still seeing his ghastly face, and he had come upon him with startling suddenness. He had chanced to look back over his shoulder and when he faced about there had been the plant CT within a hundred yards of him.
 Presently Carrington's glance ceas- ed to follow the windings of the path. He stared down at the gray dust and saw the trail left by Hues and his party. For a moment he hesitated; If the dogs were to be used with any hope of success he had no time to spare, and this was the merest sus- picion, illogical conjecture, based on nothing beyond his distrust of Ware. In the end he sprang from the saddle, and leading his horse into the woods, tied it to sapling.
 A hurried investigation told him that five men had ridden in and out or that path. Of the five, all coming from the south, four had turned south again, but the fifth man-Ware, in other words-had gone north. He weighed the possible significance Of these facts.
 T am only wasting time!" he con- fessed reluctantly, and was on the point of turning away. when, on the very edge of the road and just where the dust yielded to the hard clay of the path, his glance lighted on the print of a small and daintily shod foot. The throbbing of his heart auickened curiously.
 "Betty!" The word leaped from his lips.
 That small foot had left but the one impress. There were other signs, however, that claimed his attention; namely, the footprints of Slosson and his men; and he made the in- evitable discovery that these tracks were all confined to the one spot. They began suddenly and as sudden Iy ceased. yet there was no mystery about these; he had the marks of the wheels to help him to 2 sure concln- sion. A carriage had turned just here several men had alighted; they had with them a child, or a woman. Either they had re-entered the car riage and driven back as they had come. or they had gone toward the river. He felt the soul within him turn sick.
 He stole along the path; they terror of the river was ever in nis tno03nts.
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-17

Mahaffy harshly. The judge shrugged his shoulders.
 That is as it may be-
 Have you forgotten your grand son?" Mahaffy's voice was still harsh and rasping.
 T regard my meeting with Fentress as nothing less than sacred duty to him"
 We know no more than We did this morning." said Mahaffy. You are mixing up all sorts of side issues with what should be your real pur- pose"
 Not at all, Solomon-not at all! l look upon my grandson's speedy re- covery as an assured fact. Fentress dare not hold him. He knows he is run to earth at last"
 Price"
 No, Solomon-no, my friend, we will not speak of it again. You Will go back to Belle Plain with Yancy and Cavendish; you must represent me there. We have as good as found Hannibal. but we must be active In Miss Malroy's behalf. For us that has an important bearing on the future, and since 1 cannot, you must De at Belle Plain when Darlington arrives with his pack of dogs. Give him the advantage of your sound and mature Judgment, Solomon; don't let any false modesty keep you in the back ground.
 Who's going to second your" snapped Mahaffy.
 The judge was picture of indlf- ference.
 Tt will be quite informal, the code is scarcely applicable; I merely in- tend to remove him because he is not it to live"
 At sun-up!" muttered Mahaffy.
 T intend to start one day right even if l never live to begin another, said the judge, a sudden fierce hght flashing from his eyes. T feel that this is the turning point in my ca- reer, SoIomon!" he went on. The beginning of great things! But l shall take no chances with the fu- tue; I shall prepare for every pos sible contingency. I am going 10 make you and Yancy my grandson guardians. There's hundred thou- sand acres of land hereabout that must come to him. I shall outline Tn writing the legal steps to be taken to substantiate his claims. Also he will inherit largely from me at my death"
 Something very like laughter es- caped from Mahaffy's lips.
 There you go, Solomon. with your inopportune mirthl What in Gods name have I if I haven't hope? Take that from me and what would l oeE Why, the very fate have been ngnsc
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-17
{ By VAUGHAN HESTER
co--v-r 4oz n,- n,-sasy,--aNss ca-a.v

-Yes," answered Ware, his lips quivering; and slowly, with shaking fingers, he added to the pile of bills In Hicks hand.
 "Well, take care of yourself" said Hicks, when the count was complete. He thrust the roll of bills into his pocket and moved to the door.
 Alone again, the planter collapsed into his chaS. breathing heavily, but his terrors swept over him and left him with savage sense of triumph. This passed; he sprang up. intending to recall Hicks and unmake his bar gain. What had he been thinking Of safety lay only in flight! Before he reached the door his greed was in the ascendant. He dropped down on the edge of his bed, his eyes fixed on the window. The sun sank lower From where he sat he saw it through the upper half of the sash, blood-red and livid in a mist of fleecy clouds.
 1t was in the tops of the old oaks nos, which sent their shadows into his room. Again maddened by hfs terrors, he started and backed toward the door; but again his greed the one dominating influence of his life, yanquished him.
 He watched the sun sink. He watched the red splendor fade over the river; he saw the first stars ap- pear. He told himself that Hicks would soon be gone-if the fire was not to be lighted he must act at once! He stole to the window. It was dusk now, yet he could distin- guish the distant wooded boundaries of the great fields framed by the dark ening sky. Then in the silence he heard the thud of hoofs.
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-17
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Putnam patriot., 1912-05-17
CHAPTER XxVi.
The Judoe Names His Second.

The Judge Names His Second.
 Price" began Mahaffy. They were back in Raleigh in the room the judge called his office, and this was Ma haffy's first opportunity to ease his mind on the subject of the duel. as they had only just parted from Yancy and Cavendish, who had stopped at one of the stores to make certain purchases for the raft.
 come. am going to kill him. 1 shall feel better then"
 What If he kills you?" demanded
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-17

ton?" asked the negro guardedly. as the gag fell away.
 Around the head of the bayou"
 'Lawd." exclaimed George, in a tone of wonder.
 Where's Miss Betty?"
 "She's in the cabin yonder--fo' the love of God. cut these here other ropes with yo' knife. Mas'r Ca1ngton I'm perishin' with 'em." Caring ton did as he asked. and grooming. George sat erect. I'm like l was gops, to sleep all over." he said.
 You'll feel better in a moment Tell me about Miss Malroy?"
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The Detroit times., 1912-02-20
CLYDE MILAN A GOOD PLAYER
BUT POOR BOOSTER-FOR MILAN

Two fans, strangers in Washington
we're arguing over the relative abil
ity OF Milan and another star. Final
ly the fan who was insisting that Mi
Ian was the better OF the two, tapped
the real Milan on the shoulder and
asked him II. he lived in Washington
and attended the games regularly.
Milan answered that he did and at
tended every game. Milan's support
er then asked him what he thought
of the argument, TO which Milan re-
piled he thought the other player the
better of the two. Thereupon the
fan told the real Milan how little ne
knew about baseball, il such was his
honest opinion.
All of which tickled Milan as well
as other fans who were wise. Pm
going to put the question to Milan
himself" said the fan. Il wouldn't,
said Milan. as he stepped off the car
Its awful embarrassing IL is need
less to add the fan was embarrassed
when someone put him wise TO whom
he had been talking.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-20
6y BILLY EVANS.

Clyde Milan, is one OF the stars OF
the American league. But no player
ever had so many narrow escapes
from the minors before making good.
Milan is sensitive and cannot be
handled in rough style.
Only Secretary Barnard OF Cleve-
land stood between Milan and the min
ors on a dozen occasions. Every time
Washington asked waivers. Cleve-
land refused. Barnard was ready 10
paw more than the waiver price foT
him. Then someone discovered that
Milar needed encouragement. instead
of rebukes, and his work improved
Today Washington would not parl
with him.
Milan is youthful looking and wher
he gets on one OF those "rah ran
hats he looks like rear undergradu
ate. He is backward and one wouic
never learn from his conversation
that baseball was his chosen line.
happened on a car with him last sum
mer going to the Washington park
The Detroit times., 1912-02-20

DTA1NS ss'a.se.' .,s TN, ,,D,s'"s". ''''

Brains Is an element that plays Us
bart in every brilliant ball club. Play
ers who can think are valuable. Ihere
are any number of mechanical ?las'
ers hut the quick thinker plays
leading role in every championship
aggregation. No matter how much
natural ability a player may nave
he lacks gray matter. his possioillues
are not alluring. He will be oHt'
guessed so often that natural ability
will be minimized .,-,-
Ii is the brainy player who does
the unexpected IL is the team con
stantly springing the unexpected that
wins pennants. In every game there
are opportunities 10 think and ac'
THE brainy player takes advantage OF
these opportunities and enables ms
,Iub 10 profit. The solid ivory indl
yi5Iu5t decides when too late. Nine
times out of ten the accepting or tall-
ura 10 accept an opportunity, proves
the turning point in the game.
perhaps no sport offers more op
norunnities OF quick thinking than
baseball. Thinking has made stals
Of players who appeared ordlnaFs'
Fans often wonder how some pitch-
ers get away with such dinky curve
and so little speed. they use theli
brain as we'll as their arms. In tacL
il is the brain that keeps them In tue
big show
The brainy player is preferred to
the mechanical athlete for many rea-
sons. Seldom does the mechanlcai
chap do the unexpected The fellow
with brains is always trying TO spring
something the opposition is not ex-
pecting. Nine times out or ten the
fans are taken as much unawares as
the opposition. Such plays thrill and
the fan thrives on sensations
The Detroit times., 1912-02-20
BRUCE.BROWN AND DE
PALMA IN GRAND PklA

CHICAGO, Feb. 2o.-David Bruce,
brown. the New York millionaire auso
racer and Ralph De Palma, two OIL tue
foremost American drivers VIII pe ir en,
tered In the Grand Prix. the classic
FRENCH motor race next July, aGeo,n,
ine 10 n letter received by Eddie
Hearne. the local driver, from east
ern friends. rYat ca !,
Bruce Brown will drive a Fiat car
and he Palma a Mercedes American
drivers believe the Yankees nave
good chance to take the great interna'
tional race:
The Detroit times., 1912-02-20
THE TIMES SPORT PAGE
News and Gossip of The Boxers
sood-ksly5rown battle Will be
good after whipping sedeI

Goodman
Athletic club New York Burns re-
away Stock Yards Areumen over their re-
hfcelng
e their dispute the ring
Kelly and Geose Knockout Brown meet IN ther & Ten
OF 1000 Chcaso hh ans VIII o on
will be tay
fighters standing behind their yor 10 @ ,ne
the believe viii make the pae
cf lie encounters ia years
Moran /
night Joe Bede at New YORK
all the ring
Maoney the New York West side boxer nursing badly
dentist lightweight has not mark as sou
easy victor
n between Joe Man
and The match scheduled TO ten
The Detroit times., 1912-02-20
ORDEMAN LOSES TO
ZEE BIS; KARLA OUT

BOSTON, Feb L0.-Henry Orde-
mann. OF Minneapolis and Karla. the
Hindu, are out OF the running for
championship mat hOnors today as a
result of TWO bouts held here last
night Ordemann succumbed to
Zbyszko. losing the first fall in 40 min
utes and 10 seconds and the second
in Is minutes and 45 seconds. Both
times he fell before crotch hold and
a reverse Nelson. DR.. Roller, using
the same holds, ut Karla away In 30
minutes and 26 seconds and 10 min.
utes and 40 seconds.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-20
RECORDS FOR BOWLING
ENTRIES SHATTERED

CHICAGO. Feb. 20.-All records for
bowling entries were shattered today,
when Abe Langtry, American Bowling
Congress secretary announced $50
five-men teams, 1888 doubles and D.
S2S individuals have entered in the
tournament TO be held in Chicago next
month The total cash prize fund will
be more than $4,000.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-20
BlINDFOLDED, WILL
PLAY GOLF AGAINST
CRACK OPPONENT

LONDON, Feb 20.-The
freakiest golf match in recent
years was scheduled TO be play
ed at Sunningdale this after
noon when William Toogood, a
professional. planned to blind
fold himself and meet Harry
Tindall, crack amateur. who
will have the use OF his eyes.
The game was arranged as a
result OF a dispute over the the
ory that the stand and swing
were the main points in golf
and that it was not necessary
TO keep the eyes on the ball.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-20
KLANK KILLS CHANCE
OF GOTCH-ZBYSZKO GO

CHICAGO, Feb. 20.-Emil klank
representative for Frank Gotch and
manager OF Yussif Mahmout, wired
Harry Pollock, at New York, manager
of Zbyszko today that under no cir
cumstances would Gotch wrestle the
Bulgarian. He offered to pit the Turk
against Zbyszko in a finish bout In
New York, but put the ban on the
handicap affairs.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-20
Observations From
The Sporting Dome

The adoption by an enthusiastic
representation Of the soccer foolpali
men OF the city at the Burns last
night. OF the plan OF T. w. Cahili' OF
New York to form a national organ
ization. means much for the better
mem of soccer locally. IL means that
there will be more teams and better
ones in Detroit and in all cities IN
terested. "a
The Detroit times., 1912-02-20
OLE OLSON is CON-
DITIoNING BY PLAYING
HOCKEY WITH KIDS.

Ole Olson is probably the
only major league ball player
TO turn TO hockey as a means
Tor conditioning himself for the
coming season. ole does not
want 10 report at Mobile, Ala.
looking like a revised edition OF
roll OF butter on a warm day
He believes that TO a certain
extent a player should be hard
cred for the work before him
when spring training starts
Therefore, Ole decided to go in
for hockey. He is on the job. or
rather the ice, almost every
day. Ole's coworkers are
bunch of kids ranging in years
from nine TO seventeen.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-20
PLAN COLLEGE FOOTBALL
GAME FOR SOX PARK

CHICAGO, Feb. 2O-Plans are un-
der way for a football game TO be
played in this city, probably Nov. 2,
between the crack Notre Dame and
the Carlisle Indians eleven. Tne game
will take place at White Sox park.