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The Washington herald., 1912-09-22
1--WE are in Tooth Street" the man answered.

In which case Peter replied, Il am
certainly committed to being your COM
panion. The only question is whether
one shall fall to the decoy and suffer
ones self TO be led in the direction her
/ companion desires, or whether we shall
go laundering into troubles on our own
account with your friend the ex-de-
| tective
Sograngc glanced over his shoulder,
/ leaned back in his chair for a moment.
as though to look at the stars and
/ finally lit cigarette.
There is a lack OF subtlety about
that young person. Baron" he declared,
which STILES ones suspicious sus-
pcCt her TO be merely one more victim
TO your lmdoubted charms. In the in
| terests OF Madame your wife. shall
! take YOU away. The decoy shall weave
her spells in vain
They paid their bill and departed a
few minutes later. The man and the
girl were also in the act of leaving. The
former seemed to be having some dis
pute about the bill. The girl, standing
with her back TO him. scribbled a line
upon a piece OF paper, and as Peter
went by. pushed it into his hand with a
little warning gesture. In the lift he
opened it. The few penciled words con-
tanned nothing but an address; Number
IS, Tooth Street, East.
Lucky man" Sograngc sighed.
Peter made no remark, but he was
thoughtful for the next hour or So
The ex-detective proved 10 be an in
dividual of fairly obvious appearance,
whose complexion and thirst indicated
very possible means for his life of
leisure. He heard with surprise that
his patrons were not inclined to visit
Chinatown, but he showed a laudable
desire to fall in with their schemes,
provided always that they included a
reasonable number of visits to places
where refreshment could be obtained.
From first to last, the expedition was
disappointment They visited various
smoke-hung dancing halls, decorated
for the most part with oleographs and
cracked mirrors, in which sickly-look-
ing young men of unwholesome aspect
were dancing with their feminine coun-
terparts. The attitude of their guide
was alone amusing.
Say, you want to be careful in
here" he would declare, in an awed
tone, on entering one of these tawdry
palaces. Guess this is one of the
toughest spots in New York City. You
stick close to me and I'll make things
all right"
His method of making things all right
was the same in every case. He would
form a circle of disreputable-looking
youths, for whose drinks Sogrange was
called upon to pay The attitude Of these
young men was more detected than pos
itively vicious. They showed not the
slightest signs of any desire to make
themselves unpleasant. Only once,
when Sogrange incautiously displayed
a gold watch, did the eyes of one or
two of their number glisten. The ex-
detective changed his place and whis-
pered hoarsely in his patrons ear.
Say, don't you fash anything of that |
sort about here! That young cove right |
to you is one of the best known
sneak thieves in the. city You're ask
ing for trouble that way"
If he or any other of them want my |
watch" Sogrange answered, calmly,
''let him come and fetch it. However"
he added. buttoning up his coat, no
The Washington herald., 1912-09-22

doubt YOU are right. Is there anywhere
else to take us :"
The man hesitated
There amt much that you haven
seen" he remarked.
Sogrange laughed softly as he rose tc
his feet.
A sell, my dear friend" he said tc
Peter This terrible city keeps its real
criminal class somewhere else rather
than in the show places"
A man who had been standing in the
, doorway, looking in for several mo-
ments, Strolled up to them. Peter rec
ognized him at once and touched So
grange on the arm. The newcomer &C
costed them pleasantly
Say, you'll excuse my butting in. y
he began. but | can see you're kind
OF disappointed. These suckers s'-indi-
eating the eX-detective-"talk lot about
what they're going to show you, and
when they get you round it all amounts
TO nothing This is the sort OF thing
they bring you to, as representing the
wickedness of New York! That's SO,
Rastall, isn't it?"
The eX-detective looked little sheep
ish.
Yes, there amt much more to be
take the job on if you think there is
We'll. I'd show the gentlemen some
thing a sight more interesting than this,
the newcomer continued. They don't
want to sit down and drink with the
scum OF the, earth"
Perhaps" Sogrange suggested, this
gentleman has something in his mind
which he thinks would appeal to us. We
have motor car outside and We are
out for adventures"
What sort of adventures the new
conner asked, bluntly.
Sogrange shrugged his shoulders
slightly.
we are lookerS-on merely" he ex-
planned My friend and have trav-
eled good deal. We have seen some
thing of criminal life in Paris and Lon
don, Vienna and Budapest. | shall not
break any confidence if | tell you that
my friend is writer, and material such
as this is useful
The newcomer smiled.
Well" he exclaimed. in a way, it's
fortunate for you that | have happened
along! You come right with me and
III show You something that very few
other people in the CITY know of. Guess
you'd better pay this fellow off," he ad-
ded, indicating the ex-detective. Hes
no more use to you."
Sogrange and Peter exchanged ques-
tioning glances.
st is very kind of you, sir" Peter
decided, but for my part | have had
enough for one evening"
"Just as you like, of course" the other
remarked, with studied concern.
What sort of place would it be-"
Sogrange asked.
The newcomer drew them on one
side, although. as a matter Of fact, every
one else had already melted away.
Have you ever heard of the Secret
Societies of New York;" he inquired.
well. guess you haven't, anyway
not to know anything about them. Well.
then. listen. There's a Society meets
within few steps of here, which has
more to do with regulating the criminal
classes of the city than any police es-
tablishment. There'll be a man there
within an hour or so, who, to my knowl- |
edge, has committed seven murders. !
The police can't get him. They never
The Washington herald., 1912-09-22
Peter smiled grimly.

| eleT STlllcu SIlllllS.
How like a Frenchman." he ex'
claimed, TO take no account Of seasons
Never mind. marquis. you shall give
your order and will sketch the wait
er's face. BY the bye, if you're in ear
nest about this expedition tonight
put your revolver into your pocket.
But we're going with an ex-detect-
i've Sogrange replied.
One never knows Peter said. care
lessly.
They dined close to the stone palisad-
ing Of one OF New Gork'S most famous
roof gardens. Sogrange ordered an i'm
mense dinner, but spent most of his
time gazing downward. They were
higher up than at the hotel and they
could see across the tangled maze OF
lights even TO the river across which
the great ferry boats were speeding all
the while-huge creatures of streaming
fire and whistling sirens. The air where
they sat was pure and crisp. There was
no fog. no smoke, TO cloud the almost
crystalline clearness of the night.
Baron" Sogra9ge declared. III | had
lived in this city I should have been a
different man. No wonder the people
are all conquering.
Too much electricity in the air for
me-" Peter answered. "I like a little
repose. l can't think where these peo-
pie find it
"One hopes" Sogrange murmured.
that before they progress any further
in utilitarianism, they will find some ar
tist, one of themselves, to express all
this"
In the meantime" Peter interrupted,
''the waiter would like to know what
we are going to drink. I've eaten such
a confounded tumble of things of your
ordering that l should like some cham
payne"
WHO shall say that I am not gener-
Gus" Sogrange replied. taking up the
wine carte. Champagne it shall be. We
need something TO nerve US for our ad-
ventures"
Peter leaned across the table
'Sogrange," he whispered. "for the
last twenty-four hours have had some
doubts as to the success of our little
enterprise. 1t has occurred to me more
than once that we are. being shadowed."
Sograngs frowned.
Il sometimes wonder" he remarked,
how a man of your suspicious nature
ever acquired the reputation you un-
doubtedly enjoy" .,
Perhaps it is because of my sus-
picious nature" Peter said There is
a man staying in our hotel whom we
are beginning TO see quite great deal
of. He was talking to the head porter
a few minutes before you this after
noon. He supped at the same restau-
rant last night He is dining now three
places behind you to the right, with a
young lady who has been making flag
rant attempts at Irritation with me, not
withstanding my gray hairs"
Your reputation, my dear Peter" So
grange murmured-"
"As a decoy," Peter interrupted, ''the
young lady's methods are too vigorous.
She pretends to be terribly afraid of
her companion, but it is entirely obvi-
Gus that she is acting on his instruc-
tons. Of course, this may be a ruse
of the reporters. On the other hand,
| think it would be wise to abandon our
little expedition tonight"
Sogrange shook his head.
SO far as am concerned" be said,
y am committed to it.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-22

one big mistake in his career-if he ever
really wished to retire-he Joined the
Double-Four. Now, perforce. he comes
out of retirement. 1t Is true, he comes
out in a new guise. His field of activity
lies in a different sphere, but he is still
Peter Ruff just the same-still the most
delightful scamp who has been given to
recent fiction. ard not altogether a scamp
at that.
HIS adventures are told by the master
of all tellers of mystery tales. There
will be ten stories-each complete in it
self Here's the ninth. The tenth, en-
titled. THE Thirteenth Encounter" will
appear next Sunday.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-22

~OGRANGE and Peter, Baron de
- Grost standing upon the thress-
~ hold of their hotel, gazed out
r,nnr, Menu Nnrlc and Iked the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-07-11
The Uncle Tom Show.

Terry's Uncle Toms Cabin Co., one
of the best of it's kind on the road,
showed under canvas here last Friday
night to a large crowd The troupe is
wen balanced and the old-time play was
presented in an excellent manner, the
humorous situations and critical eli
makes bringing out hearty applause.
The specialties and singing were warm
ly received, and the music by the or
chestra added much to the beauty and
impressiveness Of the play An extra
fine band is carried by the company,
which gave a concert on the streets in
the evening. The parade at noon was
very creditable, music being furnished
by the band and by a drum corps com
posed of colored men and ladies. Ter
rvs Uncle Toms Cabin show is de.
serving Of the patronage Of the people.
-Independent-Press, Gliggsville, III.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-07-11
Bank Creditors Meeting,

| In response to call a goodly number
of the creditors of the now non-existing
First National Bank of Mineral Point
met at the fire hall Monday evening.
But little was done, in fact but little
could be done other than to organize
for inquiry and Investigation and for
that purpose a committee of inquiry
was appointed. This committee con-
sists Of Geo. G. Cox, Geo Jeuck, ST.,
| j. 7. Williams, j NJ. Mulhairn and
b J Bennett, with instructions 20 APP
peal to the government officials and the
trust company in charge of the Phil
Allen estate for such information as
would be enhghtening to the creditors,
A statement in the form of COM
munication was read at the meeting,
This was compiled after considerable
research and time By home parties, but
there was no claim of its being anthem
tic, yet it embodied many nrefutable
facts and figures showing the possibili-
ty Of diatory tactics of which the
creditors are the victims and lawyers
only the gamers. For instance, re-
ceivsr's salaried attorney from Madison
was present at auto and hotel expense
land the creditors will pay for it, you
bet-but he was as silent and helpless
as clam. He might have been hand
icapped by the action and dilly dallying
of court proceedings. If so, so much
the worse for the honor of our courts.
People in common as well as the
bank creditors in this case seem to be
at the hands of the lawyers mercy,
and it is up to them to prove that mercy
is a stronger force in their makeup than
greed If they can and WILL said credit
ors should realize close to dollar for dol
lar, and soon. But the history Of sim
ilsr cases is discouraging to say the
least. They drag along for years, or
so long as there are any funds to de-
fray court and lawyer fees, through
loopholes of the law, fiimsy excuses OF
desire 20 test out some weak technical
point. Justice to those who cannot
help themselves is lost sight of
Creditors and others who have suf-
ferel because of this deplorable bank
failure have lost enough in worry and
MONEY. If there are those who have
not lost thus far. but should. let them
JOIN the ranks manfully by putting
up" and unite in the effort for a quick
settlement.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-07-11
The Day We Celebrate.

July 4, the day all patriotic Ameri-
cans honor as the anniversary of our
independence secured by our sturdy,
heroic forefathers, was not celebrated
in Mineral Point in any special form.
Nevertheless, our citizens displayed a
keenness of pride in the independence
which is theirs by joining with neigh
boring towns and communities, or in
the form of family gatherings. Dodge
vile and the Waldwick grove celebra-
ton drew largely from the younger
portion of our populace. The leading
feature at each place was secured from
Mineral Point our band for Dodgeville
and Rev. Bourquard for speaker at
Waldwick. The Tribune has repeated
ly paraded the excellence of the band,
but for a finishing touch of praise all
that's necessary is to listen to our
of the county seat. AS a
speaker for an event of this kind it is
the verdict of every one of his hearers
that Rev. Bourquard eXcelled the aver
age of those who make platform ora
tory a speciality for such occasions.
Pleasantly. patriotism and profitable
precept abounded in every sentence of
his address.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-07-11
DESTRUCTIVE WIND STORM.
Local Fair Association Loses Heavily
while Various Parties Suffer.

About the time the clock indicated the
advent of Wednesday Of this week des-
structive wind storm, accompanied by
electrical elements and rain, swept
down on this city and vicinity and in
consequence the damage to property
was considerable Nearly every deni-
zen who CHANGED TO be sleeping was
awakened and many left their beds
through fear
AT the Mineral Point fair grounds a
new horse barn % 1876 feet and of A
commodious stalls, the construction
of which was nearing completion, was
ilattencd to the ground Fortunately
no parts were carried away, neither
were any of the main Dimbers broken.
Besides this the fence at the west end
of the atnphitheatre was wrecked and
the large tank at the east end of the
grounds put out of commission,
In various parts Of the city, the
southern section in particular, large
trees gave way and fell invariably
damaging other property, such as gar
dens, shrubbery, fences electric and
telephone wires, etc, and there was
some wrecking done at the zinc works.
The large silo on the farm of the
late j. b. Wallis, mile to the south
east, was demolished.
Two good barns in the vicinity of the
Welsh Settlement succumbed to the
pressure of wind S force. Sam Salmon,
residing east about five niles suffered
in consequence Of damage to his large
barn. A barn of Peter Lindholm, six
miles or more to the southeast, was
also damaged Various other farmers
sustained losses by wteekage of hay
sheds, outbuildings, etc.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-07-11
saddening Death Result of Accident

Saddening Death Result of Accident.
Rockford Register-Gazet:e.
Miss Nellie c. Prince, stenographer
in the law Office of H. S. Hicks, this
city. met with an accident Saturday
afternoon about o clock. which cost
her life, death occurring shortly after
noon Monday as result Of the injury
Miss Prince, with Misses Edna Ridge
ley, Frances M. Comstock and Marian
Marcellus, left Rockford Saturday
afternoon shortly before O'Clock in
Ed. Ridgeley's two-seated democrat
wagon for the Frank Comstock farm
for an oyer-Sunday outing. Miss Ridge
ley and Miss Marcellus were in the front
seat, the former driving the single
horse, while Miss Prince and Miss Com
stock occupied the back seat, which
was fastened to the body of the wagon
with rope
About five miles out, and about 5
O'Clock, the rear seat suddenly lurched
and went over backwards, taking the
occupants with it, There was nothing
for them to catch hold Of to stop their
backward plunge to the hard roadway
below
Miss Prince apparently struck on Der
head and her neck was broken in the
fall Miss Comstock was more tortu-
nate and escaped with severe bruises.
Miss Prince was conscious when Miss
Comstock reached her side, but com
planned that she felt that her arm was
broken
The injured young woman was ten
derry placed in the bottom Of the We
hicle by her companions, who drove on
as hardly as her condition would per-
NIT two miles to the Comstock home.
Doctors were summoned and found Miss
Prince practically paralyzed from the
shoulders down, but conscious. able 70
talk and apparently suffering no severe
pain. They gave no hope after an eZ-
animation Of her injuries Miss Prince
realized her condition fully and re-
manned brave and conscious almost to
the last, talking with friends and rela-
tiges during the night and morning.
Miss Prince was a well known young
woman. of beautiful character and was
greatly beloved by all who knew her.
| She was born in Mineral Point, Wis,
thirty-fou years ago, and came e
| Pocf ford ten Or a dozen years ago. Foi
| some time she was employed as a clerk
| IN the Register-Gazette business Office
/ Seven years ago she entered the EN-.
, ploy 81 Attorney Herbert s. Hicks as !
gte7ographer and has been in bis office
I ever since. Mr. Hicks was great,
SHOCKED by the news Of her fatal injury
| Hc paid her high tribute If praise a
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-07-11
Basement Department

Bargains are always attrac-
tive and we have lois of them
in our Basement Department.
The values we show are so
much greater than you'll find
elsewhere, Those who regu-
larly patronize our 5 & Ioc
departments are enthusiastic
in their praise of our value
giving ability.
Ifyou have not recently Wis
tied this department you will
soon realize what you have
missed, for you'll find greater
values there than to be found
elsewhere. Even though you
may not need anything just
now, pay us a visit and be con
WINGED what bargains there
are shown.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-07-11

Mary A. Jones was born in Mineral
Point May 6, 1852 Here she grew to
womanhood. In 1873 she was united in
marriage to Mr.. Joseph Jones. To
them one son, Harry, was born.
Mrs Jones made her home in Mineral
Point up to three years ago, when she
went to Beloit to live with her son.
She was faithful member of the
Primitive Methodist church and of the
Daughters of Rebekah, and was al
ways active in works OF mercy and
charity, ever ready Co extend a helping
hand to those in ahliction.
Deceased leaves TO mourn her de-
parture and cherish the memory OF a
true Christian woman, one son, one
grandson, one brother and sister.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-07-11
The Local Field.


--Correll & Martin for clothing
Lee Mitchell was Highland caller
in our city yesterday.
Miss Grace Kane is at Platteville
for an indefinite visit.
Miss Agnes Brewer is visiting with
friends at Darlington.
Mrs. Fowler and daughter Florence
are visiting at Benton.
Mrs. Ed Phillips has been visiting
relatives in Platteyille.
W. j. Penhallegon left Monday on
. business trip to Louisville, Kentucky.
Mrs. Oscar Vivian has been visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Hall, at
Freeport.
Mrs. Ted Hartley spent several
days Of last week with relatives at
Platteville.
Ray Collins of Hoopeston, Ill.,, has
been spending few days with friends
in this city
-Everybody's happy now. If you
would know the reason why, smoke Red
Trunk cigars
Mondays train brought Miss Stella
Noble home from a pleasant visit at
Monroe and Freeport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kieffer are
rejoicing over the birth Of baby boy
on Saturday, July 6th
Mrs. Ben Fielder and sons, Leo and
George, are enjoying a visit at Oar
lington and Cuba City.
Marshall Parkinson Of Beloit visited
relatives and friends in Mineral Point
and vicinity last week.
Roger Davis is spending a few
weeks at the farm home Of his uncle
Seph Davis, at Powell
Jos sph Il. Stephenson. undertakes
and dealer 10 high grade furniture.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-07-11

The body arrived in Mineral Point
yesterday for burial, and after resting
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. C.
Goldsworthy. were brief services were
held, interment in Graceland took place
at O'Clock in the afternoon.
The family has had more than its
share of sorrow to bear. The mother
died at the family home in this city last
April. On the 9TH Of July year ago
a brother (Ray) was drowned while on
navy duty. Prior TO that fatal acct
dent befel another brother.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-07-11
Battle Ship Maine Relic.

The other day our townsman VIM. p.
Bliss received from E. p. Bennett, who
is located at our nations capital, a
unique relic from the battleship Maine.
1t is of polished brass in the form of a
coin, nearly the size of half-dollar
piece. On one side is lettered From
the speaking tub. leading to the
pilot room of the battleship Maine. /"
On the other side is the Masonic en-
blem of square and compass beauh-
fully engraved. Mr. Bliss is justly
proud of the souvenir.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-07-11
Fire at Calamine.

Last Sunday morning at 2 o'clock
Mrs. Fleming discovered fire in the
rear end of Wickler's hall and black
smith shop, owned by G. Wicker. Adj
joining was as empty building owned
by James Terney. Before the flames
could be sugiued all three structures
were consumed. The loss to Mr. Wick
Ter is quiet heavy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-07-11
A Social Session.

After the business meeting of the
Commercial Club next Monday evening,
a social session will be held The pro-
gram will consist of music, songs and a
talk by E. G, Fielder His subject will
be: Impressions Of the East and an
Inside View of National Convention. "
The Kodak is the premier of all
cameras. Ivey has the exclusive agency
for the Eastman Tine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-07-11

WHITE HOUSE
Mineral Point. WIS.

a young woman of ability, integrity,
faithfulness and loyalty.
Miss Prince made her home with her
aunt. Miss May Prince, and two sisters,
the Misses Anna and May, at 1876 Lakin
Terrace She was member of Grace
Methodist Episcopal church.
Miss Prince is survived by her father,
James Prince of Mineral Point. who
CHANGED TO be in Rockford for visit at
the time of the accident, also four sis.
tiers, Mrs. II. G. Foehl (MillieJ, and
the Misses Anna, Sallie and May, and
three brothers, John of Rockford, viii
of Elizabeth, Tenn, and Bert of Min
eral Point
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-07-11
Trusses, Clutches,
Elastic Stockings

A most important department
in our store is our Truss, Crutch
and Elastic Stocking department
Every article is sold with the guar
antee of giving satisfactory ser
vice. Whatever your doctor may
advise in this line, let us supply
you with it.
Completeness and quality are
the ruling features. If you should
need something in this line, don't
forget that full dependence can be
placed on our stock.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-07-11
Raise in Real Estate Valuation.

a general raise in the value Of real
estate in the city Of Mineral Point hay
ing been made ii is urged that property
owners who can attend the adjourned
meeting Of the board Of review which
convenes On Monday. June 8th
27W2 IN HARTERT, Assessor.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-07-11
Ice Cream Social.

The ladies' of st. Panl's congregation
will hold an ice cream social in the park,
Monday evening, July 18th.