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Gatewood came to west Tennessee.
he said.
III so. l have never heard OF him.
Perhaps not under that name-at
any rate, you are going to hear OF him
now. This man Lakewood. who be-
tween ourselves was a damned scoun-
drel'-the colonel winced-"this man
Gatewood had q friend who threw
money and business IN his way-a
planter he was. same as Gatewood. A
sort OF partnership existed between
the pair. It proved an expensive en-
terprise for Gatewood's friend, since
be came to trust the damned scoun-
drel more and more as time passed
even large sums of his money were
In 0atewood's hands" Fentress'
countenance was like stone, as express
sionless and as rigid.
By the door stood Mahaffy with
Yancy and Cavendish; they under
stood that what was obscure and
meaningless to them held a tragic
significance to these two men. The
judges heavy face, ordinarily battered
and debauched. but Infinitely good
natured. bore now the markings OF
deep passion, and the voice that rum
bled forth from his capacious chest
came to their ears like distant thun-
der.
This friend OF Gatewood's had a
wife" Tho judges voice broke. emo
ton shook him like leaf; he was
tearing open his wounds. He reached
over and poured himself drink. suck
ing 1t down with greedy lips. There
was . wife" he whirled about on his
heel and faced Fentress again. There
was = wife. Fsntress-" he fixed Fen
tress with his blazing eyes. "A wife
and child. Well, one day Gatewood
and the wife were missing. Under the
circumstances Gatewood's friend was
well rid Of the pair-he should have
been grateful, but he wasn't. for his
wife took his child. a daughter; and
Gatewood trifie OF thirty thousand
dollars his friend had intrusted to
him!"
There was another silence.
AT a later day / met this man who
had been betrayed by his wife and
robbed by his friend. He had fallen
out of the race-drink had done for
him-there was just one thing he
seemed to care about. and that was
the fate OF his child. but maybe he
was only curious there. He wondered
II she had lived, and married." Once
more the judge paused.
What's all this to me?" asked Fen
tress.
Are you sure it's nothing to your
demanded the Judge hoarsely. I'm
derstand this, Fentress. Gatewood's
| treachery brought ruin to at least two
lives. II caused the woman's fathel
to hide his face from the world; Il
wasn't enough for him that nj.
friends believed his daughter dead: hs
knew differently. and the shame o.
that knowledge ate into his soul. 4
cost the husband his place In tn
| world, too-in the end 1t made OF hin
a vagabond and a penniless wan
derer."
This is nothing to me-" said Fen
tress.
Watt" cried the Judge About ST,
years ago the woman was seen at he
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weather, yet they should be given
what they need: snow will not take
the place Of water. aaa
Sows with young pigs should be CIV
en- warm millfeed slop. Cold slop Is
not an economical food for hogs.
Poultry will drink several times q
day. Expert breeders give freshly
pumped well water in clean vessels
twice a day. The water trough In the
yard should have an underground
drain to carry OF the balance OF wa
ter in the trough after the cattle have
finished drinking. This is the only
way to keep the trough and ground
around the trough free from ice. An
icy barnyard is dangerous to mares In
foal or cows in calf.
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fathers home in North CarOuna.
reckon Gatewood had cast her on.
She didn't go back empty-handed. She
had run away from her husband with
child-a girl; after lapse OF TWEEN
ty years she returned to her father
with a boy OF two or three. There
are two questions that must be an
swered when l find Gatewood: what
became OF the woman, and what be-
came of the child; are they living or
dead; did the daughter grow up and
marry and have a son? When | get
my answer it will be time enough to
think of Gatewoods punishment"
The Judge leaned forward across the
table, bringing his face close to Fen
tress' face. Look at me-do you
know me nowy"
But Fentress' expression never al
tered. The judge fell back step.
"Fentress. want the boy" he said
quietly.
What boy?"
My grandsoni"
you are mad! What do l know
Of him-or your" Fentress was gain
ing courage from the sound of his
own voice.
You know who he is and where he
Is. Your business relations with this
man Ware have put You on the track
| of the Quintard lands in this state
| You intend to use the boy to gather
them in"
You're mad!" repeated Fentress.
| Unless you bring him to me inside
OF twenty-four hours I'll smash your
reared the judge. "Your name isn't
Fentrcss, it's Lakewood; you've stolen
the name of Fentress, just as You
have stolen other things. What's
come of Turberville's money? Damn
your soul! l want my grandson! III
pull you down and leave you stripped
and barrel I'll tell the world the false
| friend you've been-the thief you are!
I'll strip you and turn you out OF
these doors as naked as when you en-.
tered the world!" The Judge seemed
to tower above Fentress; the man
had shot up out of his deep debase
ment. Choose. Choose!" he thun
dered. his shaggy brows bent in q
menacing frown.
Il know nothing about the boy,
said Fentress slowly.
/ by God. you lie!" stormed the
/ Judge.
i Il know nothing about the boy,
and Fentress took step toward the
door.
stay where you are!" commanded
the Judge. IF you attempt to leave
this room to call your niggers I'll xii
you on its Threshold"
But Yancy and Cavendish hat
that was evident. and Fentress' thin
face cast itself In haggard lines. III
was feeling the judges terrible ca
pacity, hts unexpected ability to dea
J with a supreme situation Even Ma
} haffy gazed at his friend In wonder
He had only seen him spend himself
on trifies. with no further object thar
, stepped to the door with an intention
/ the next meal or the next drink: b,
. had believed that ~ he knew him d
he had always been, lax and loose o
: tongue and deed. noisy tavern hero
but now he saw that he was fillinl
! what must have been the measure o
his manhood.
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water for Pics.

Pigs like drink Of pure water once
or twice q day In summer. We some-
times forget that q hog wants some
real thirst-quenching drink sometimes
that has no Cruel. grain. or dishwater
In 1t. AS to dish water, It has very
little value above water. and unless
bran or middlings are mixed In It, II
usually q villainous mess to make
prime pork or bacon out Of.
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L tell you had no hand in carry
ing on the boy" said Fentress with
sardonic smile.
yourself. Gatewood. or by God. III
hold so fierce a reckoning with you"
The sentence remained. unfinished,
for Fentress felt his overwrought
nerves snap, and, giving way to
sudden blind fury. struck at the Judge.
I'VE are too old for rough and tum-
BILE" said the judge, who had dis
played astonishing agility in avoiding
the blow. Furthermore we were once
gentlemen. At present am what
am, while you are hound and a
BLACKBOARD! Well settle this as be-
comes our breeding" He poured him.
self a second glass of liquor from
Fentress' decanter. II wonder IL 1t
is possible to insult you." and he
tossed glass and contents in Fentress'
face. The colonel's thin features were
convulsed. The Judge watched him
with scornful curling OF the lips. Il
am treating you better than you de-
serve" he tainted.
Tomorrow morning at sun-up at
Boggs' race-track!" cried Fentress.
The judge bowed with splendid cour.
tesy.
Nothing could please me half so
WE'LL" he declared. He turned to the
others. Gentlemen, this is q private
,nf HDi<n a
Tentress l shall make public an
nouncement Of why this appeared
necessary to me; until then trust
this matter will not be given pub
licity. May l ask your silencey" He
bowed again, and abruptly passed
from the room.
| His three friends followed In his
steps. leaving Fentress standing by
the table, the ghost OF smile on his
thin lips.
AS II the very place were evil. the
Judge hurried down the drive toward
| the road. At the gate he paused and
turned on his companions. but his
features wore look of dignity thai
Forbade comment or question. he
held out his hand to Yancy.
Sir" he said, IF l could command
the riches of the Indies, 1t would tai
my resources to meet the fractiona
part of my obligations to you"
Think of thatl' said Yancy, a!
much overwhelmed by the judges
manner as by his words.
His Uncle Bob shall keep his place
in my grandson's life! Wen watcl
him grow into manhood together.
The judge was visibly affected 4
smile OF deep content parted Mr.
Yancy's lips as his muscular finger
closed about the judges hand witt
crushing force.
"Whoop!" cried Cavendish, delight
ed at this recognition of Yancy's low
for the boy, and he gleefully smot'
the austere Mahaffy on the shoulder
But kahaffy was dumb in the pres
ence Of the decencies; he quite lacke'
an interpreter. The judge looke'
back at the house.
"Mine!" he muttered. The clothe
he stands in-the food he eats
minel Mine!"
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Water the Berry Garden.

Those who have supply water tanks
md a windmill may find 1t to their adj
..antage and profit to pipe water to
:. he berry garden % a. to irrigate v
iced be. Many . berry crop dries mp
without maturing because of lack of
,noisture at the right time.
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SYNOPSIS.

The scene at the opening Of the story u
laid In the library Of an old WORKOUT
southern plantation. known ~ the Ban
SSn city,. The place IL to b sold. and ~. i,s
9uintards. Is the subject Of discussion by
Jonathan Crenshaw. . business man, 2
stranger known ~ Baden and bob
Hazard. mysterious child Of the old
southern family. makes his sppsasa12~
Yancy tells how he adopted the boy. Ma
boy. ysno y' to keep AsnniSst Captain
Eurrell. q friend Of the ouintArds. APP
pears and asks question: ahout the H R.r-
f ninai kidr.ped BY DSys Slouns Csp-
Blount. gives him a thrashfng and secures
Baiaam, and Is discharged with costs for
the Plaintiff. Betty Malroy, friend OF
the Ferrises. has an encounter with Cap
her. and is rescued by Bruce Carrtngton.
Betty sets out for her Tennessee home.
Darlington takes the same sta&e. Isnoy
their trail. Hannibal arrives at the home
Of Judge Slocum Price. The Judge rscoF.
nizes in the boy. the grandson q a. Ole
home. Cavendish family on .raft rescue
Yancy. who 70 apparently dead. Price
breaks Jail; Betty and Carmgton arrive
at Belle Plain. HannibafS ride discloses
nibal and Betty meet again. Aurrsh ar
rive In Belle Plain. L. playing for big
stakes. Yancy Awakes from long dream-
less sleep on board the raft Judge Price
makes startling discoveries In looking up
land titles. Charley Norton. . young
planter, who assists the judge. II mys-
teriousiy assaulted. Norton informs Car
rington that Betty has promised to nsaryy
him. Norton II mystenously shot. Moro
ing of negroes. fudge Price. With Hanni-
bal. visits Betty. and she keeps the boy
as companion. In q stroll Betty takee
with Hannfbai they meet Bsss Hicks.
daughter of the overseer, who warns
Betty Of danger and counssle her to
leave Belle Plain at once. Betty. terri
fed. acts on Bsss' advice. and ON their
way their carriage 1t stopped BY slosson:
the tavern kS0pef, and q oonfederats. and
Betty and Hannibal arc made prisoners.
Tie pair are taken TO Hicks cabin. In an
alfnost Inaccessible spot. and there Aur-
relf visits Aeety and reveals his part In
the plot and his object Betty spurns
his proffered love Ands the interview is
ended by the arrival OF Ware. terrified
at possible outooxna Of the crime. Judge
Price. hearing Of the abduction. plans &C
tion. The Judge tAkss charge OF the
situation. and search for the missing ones
Is instituted. Darlington visits the Judge
and allies ara discovered Judge Price
visits Colonel Fsntress. where he meets
Yancy and Oevendish.
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cHAPrsa XIV. (continued):

When they entered the library Fen
tress turned and took stock Of his
guests. Mahaffy he had seen before;
Yancy and CAvendish we're OF course
strangers to him. but their appear
ance explained them; last OF all his
glance shifted to the Judge. He had
heard something Of those activities by
means of which Slocum Price had
striven to distinguish himself. and he
had certain curiosity respecting the
man. II was Immediately satisfied.
The Judge had reached degree OF
shabbiness seldom eQnaled, and but
for his mellow. effulgent personality
might well have passed for common
vagabCnd: and II his dress advertised
the state OF HIS finances, his face ex-
planned lis habits. No misconception
was possible about either.
May l o1esr you . glass OF liquor?"
asked Fentross. breaking the silence
He stspped t. the walnut comfortable
-EhoPu there was q decanter and
glasses. BY q gesture the Judge de-
clined the Invitation. whereat the
colonel looked surprised, but not SO
surprised ~ Mahaffy. There was an
other silence.
Y don't think we ever met before?"
observed Fentress. There was some
thing tn the fixed stare his visitor was
bending upon him that he found dis
quieting. just why. he could not have
told.
But that fixed stare of the judges
continued No, the man had not
changed-he had grown older certain
ly, but age had not come ungraceful-
ly; he became the glossy broadcloth
and spotless linen he wore. Here was
a man who could command the good
things OF life. using them with ra-
tional temperance. The room itself
was In harmony with his character;
It was plain but rich in its appoint
ments. at once his library and his Of
nee. while the weiidlled cases ranged
about the walls showed his tastes to
be In the main scholarly and intel
lectual.
How long have you lived herer'
asked the Judge abruptly. Fentress
seemed to hesitate: but the judges
glance, compelling and inststent, de-
manded an answer.
Ten years"
You have known many men OF all
classes as lawyer and a planter
said the judge. Featress inclined his
head. The judge took q step nearer
him. People have q great trick OF
coming and going In these western
i, statcs-ali sorts Of damned riffran
drift in and out Of these new lands"
A deadly eaynestness lifted tie judges
words above mere rudeness. Fen
tress. cold and distant. made NO reply
For the past twenty years have
been looking for man by the name
of Gatewood-David 0Atewood." Dis.
ciplined IS he was. the colonel start
Cd Violently. Ever heard OF him,
rentrsss:" demanded the Judge with
a savage scowl.
WHAT'S Ill this TO ne!" The words
cams WITH = gasp from Esntress'
twitching fips. TIE Judge looked u
aim NEEDY and frowulng.
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JUDGE
VAUGHAN ESTER
ILLUSTRATORS Bx AMEZNxx

Cspsos4y Ioz he 6ozs, .,zxAeal Ca-ass-y
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Agricultural contentment.

II the farm Is stocked well with
'rell-bred cattle. horses, hogs and
sheep. and sickness does not afnict his
family and his home II adorned with
magazines, papers and books. the
farmer has every element ct social
and Intellectual contentment.
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speaking Of the holy bonds Of mat
rimony."
-spsak on. / am prepared to hear
the worst"
-Our friend NuRkins says there are
times when thsy seem 70 hin hks los
ehaips.s
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-04-02
'SULPHUR|CAC|D
PLANT TO OPEN
Ready to Start Next Week.
Will Use Smoke.

New furnaces and sulphuric
acid plant at the works of the
American Smelling & Refining Com
pany have been completed and will
be set in operation this week, ac-
cording to an announcement made
at the plant today. By the use of
this combination sulphide ores will
be smelted in the most modern and
scientific way, and gases emitted
therefrom will be arrested, directed
through number of tanks and puri-
fed In this way the company hopes
to benefit by securing quantities Of
sulpburic acid and residents of this
city and more particularly those in
the Maurer section will benefit, it is
declared because they Will breathe
purer air.
The plant and furnaces comprise
huge structural iron building that
Is located on the easterly side of
State street, just west of the main
factory. Its construction has been in
progress for the past eight months.
1t Is now in completed state and
ready for operation, which will prob
ably be started the latter part of the
week
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-04-02
HOUSE Quilted
By The BLAZE
Overheated Stove Cause 0
Fire Last Night.

An overheated stove in the frame
building OF Joseph Stannimiek, at
672 Elizabeth street, caused about
500 damage shortly after midnight
The house, which was occupied by
Michael sela and family, was gut
ted. Insurance covered the loss.
Sela was awakened by the smoke
pouring into his bed chamber from
the kitchen. Rousing his family be
ran and turned in an alarm from
box Sc, at Hall avenue ari Charles
street
When Mcclellan Engine Company
arrived they went to the plug at
Hall avenue and Elizabeth street
and ATTEMPTED to make connection.
To reach the scene of the blaze 500
or 700 feet of hose would be neces-
sary and as the wagon used by the
McClellans carries only 800 feet
they were forced to go down Eliza
beth street. Much time was lost in
this way and members OF the depart
ment will ask the Board of Alder
men for additional plugs in this VI
cinity.
The steamer of Mcclellan Engine
Co, while proceeding to the blaze
got stuck in the mud
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FELL TO DEATH
BETWEEN BOATS
Si'iiiiai'l i'iiii Nay; N Barge e Captain Captain
Drowned at South Amboy.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

South Amboy, April 2:-In sight
of rescuers and but few feet be-
low them, William May, a barge cap
tain about fifty years oid, drowned
between two coal barges lying close
together near slip No 1. at the To-
cal coal docks last night. Men with
ropes and a hook managed to keep
his body within a few feet Of where
he had fallen, but were unable to
rescue him On account of the mar
row space.
May, who was captain Of Scranton
& Lehigh barge No. /, fell from his
craft In some unknown manner last
night. He fell down In a space be-
tween two boats, which was just
wide enough to permit his body to
reach the water. 1t is believed he
was stunned by hitting his head
against the sides Of the boats, for
he was unable to aid himself when
ropes We're lowered to him. Men ran
to his rescue and stood on the tops
of the vessels above him and low
cred ropes. BY means of a hook at
the end of one rope they managed
to hold the body, until Coroner Ma
son arrived, but could not save the
mans life.
The body Is at Stilwell & Mason's
morgue awaiting information as to
the whereabouts of relatives. It IS
believed the man IS survived by a
wife and two children.
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CONFESSION OF
~KNABE EM4|tB+R6fR MURDER
Tell How Indianapolis Physi-
clan Was Killed.
,eoial by United Press Wire.

special by United Press Wire.
Portsmouth, N. H, April 2,-seth
Nichols. formerly sailoS@n the u
S. S. Dixie, in his cell today calmly
told the details of how he and a
man named Knight, who paid him
$500 to commit the deed, forced
an entrance into the indianapolis
apartments of DR.. Helen Knabe, and
almost severed the woman's head
with a stag handled butcher knife.
He said they forced an entry into
the woman's room. AS they ap-
preached her bedside, he said, she
moaned slightly and opened her
eyes.
my God! I'll never forget those
eyes" he declared. 'lf she hadn't
awakened, l think | would AVE re-
negged, but as she turned towards
me, / lunged and--that's all"
Nichols is about twenty-five years
old. He remained absolutely calm
while telling his story.
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CHANGES MADE
At CONFERENCE
But Few New Charges in
the Elizabeth District
This Year.
METHODIST CHURCHES
w. C. Noble for Metuchen
Is Only Change Made in
This Vicinity,
METHODIST CHURCHES

The annual Newark conference which
has been in session at Montclair during
the past week came to a close last
night and nearly all of the pastors have
returned home again. In the appoint
ments read out at the close of the ses-
sion there were very few changes in
the pastors of the Elizabeth district
in which the local church is included.
Rev. DR.. William f. Palmer, pastor
of Simpson M. E. church, this city, re-
turns to this pastorate again for an
other year. DR.. Palmer came here a
year ago from Trinity M. E. church,
West New Brighton, Staten Island.
Rev. w. c. Noble is the new pastor that
comes to Metuchen.
Rev. S. I. Jackson, former pastor
of Simpson church, this city, who has
been at Simpson church, Jersey City,
goes to Hackettstown. Rev. Mr.. Jack
son announced his resignation to his
congregation about two weeks ago
There is no change in any of the
churches on Staten Island. Rev. H
Eugene Curtis returns to st. Paul's and
Rev. Arthur Lucas to Bethel, Totten'
Vile; Rev. D. @. Dorchester to st
Mark g, Pleasant Plains, and Rev. j. B
J. Rhodes to Kingsley, Stapleton. Rev
j. F. Bindenberger returns again to
Woodbridge.
Mr.. Jackson, who Is visiting in
this city, Is greatly pleased with his
new charge, Hackettstown being the
seat of the intercollegiate Institute.
His two daughters, the Misses Min
ME and Edith, will enter the institute
as soon rs the family take UP their
residence In Hackettstown.
The list Of changes are given be-
low:
Elizabeth District.
Asbury and West Portal, c.. M. W.
Lee; Crawford, First church, A. E.
Armstrong; Dunellen, Herbert
Rhinesmith; Elizabeth. Fukton
Street, s. II. Jones; Elizabeth, st,
James, G. O. Woodruff; Fleming
ton. j. H. q. Shultz; Metuchen, w,
c. Noble; Plainfeld, Monroe Avenue,
F. G. Hubach; Quakertown, George
Oakeson; Railway, First Church, j.
e. Washabaugh; Railway, Trinity,
G. S. Kemble; Raritan, F. R. Wal
ton; Roselle Park, G. c.. Moulsdale.
Continued on page ~
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BLOW 7 0
BASEBALL
PROSPECT
Amusement Park
May be Closed
for Good.
HAS NOT PAID

1t is understood that Amusement
Park will soon be lost to the baseball
loving public as a stamping ground
According to recent declaration
Thomas +. Burke, lessee Of the proper
ty. win shortly tear down the fence
around the grounds and also remove
the grandstand and bleachers. Mr.
Burke made this remark of his inten.
tions to Thomas Mullen, who managed
the baseball nine Of the Marion A. c
last year. 1t was declared by Mr.
Burke that the maintenance of Amuse
ment Park is losing proposition and
he proposes to dispose Of the lumber in
the fence and stands to the best ad.
vantage.
Amusement Park has been the center
of baseball activity in this city for q
number of years. 1t was the stamping
ground for the Perth Amboys in the
old days of the county league, and has
been successfully used a number OF
times as playing grounds for the City
Baseball League. Last season the
grounds were used for league purposes
and ofttimes were packed to the exits
by the crowds Of enthusiastic followers
of the combating mines. 1t can easily
seat 5000 people and if Mr.. Burke car
ries out his intention to remove the
board fence it will mean the passing OF
the only available enclosed baseball
field this side Of the Raritan.
Mr.. Burke has received number o.
offers from outside parties to take th'
property OFF his hands and continue thu
lease, but there always has been diff
ference of opinion on the financial con
sideration. Mr.. Burke leases tn,
grounds from Sayre & Fisher, of Sayre
Vile.