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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-13

dies and gentlemen, permit me to in
troduee Mr.. Roxbury Medcroft, my
friend and fellow conspirator. He is
the husband of this lady, not l. lam
70 be the husband of this lady, thank
Godr'
There was a moment of absolute ST.
lence-it may have been stupor. The
two audiences faced each ether with
emotions widely at variance. 1t was
Mrs. Rodney who spoke first
as this true, Edith?" she euavered.
Eyes, yes. yesF' cried Edith, her eyes
dancing
"Then. what are you doing here with
a man who isn't your husband?' de-
manded Mrs. Rodney, suddenly afiame.
81 can explain everything to you
later on, Mrs. Rodney" interposed Mrs.
Odeu-Carney calmly. She had OWNED
at least a portion of the truth, and
she was clever enough to put herself
on the right side. Edith cast an invol-
untary look of surprise at the English
woman. 81 have known everything
from the first. Mrs. Medcroft and /
are closer friends than you may have
thought" She gave Edith meaning
look and a moment later was whisper
ing to her in private corner of the
private Office: my dear, don't know
what 1t means, but you must tell me
everything as soon as possible. am
yours friend. Whatever it all is. it's
ripping!'
Medcroft finally waved every one
aside in the most degage manner
imaginable.
Don't crowd me! Hang it all, I'm
not a curiosity. There isn't anything
to go crazy about. My friend, Mr.
Brock. has just done me a trifiing IA
vor. That's all. The whole story will
be in the London papers this morning.
Buy 'em. I'm going up to my wife's
room to see my baby. III come down
and explain everything when I've had
/ a bit of breathing SPELL It's annoy
ing to have had this fuss about a sim
pie little matter of generosity on the
part Of my friend. who. I've no doubt.
has been a most exemplary husband.
! I'll see TO it, by Cad. that he receives
the proper apologies. And. for that
matter, my wife may have something
to say about the outrage that has been
perpetrated."
when did you arrive. old man"
Last night on the 1910 | register.
ed as Smith. 1t was so late that |
decided not to disturb Edith. They
said in the Office that you'd gone to
bed. Brock. Now that I recall it.
they said 1t in a very odd way too
In fact, one of the clerks asked If |
had 1t in for you too"
You were here all night~ murmur.
ed Constance in plaintive misery.
We'll. not precisely all night. Con
ME. Half of it." replied Roxbur,.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-13

"Brock, you ASST telegraphed you
was coming and asked you TO meet NE
at the station. l telegraphed twice
from London and
Don't call me an ass" grated
Brock why didn't you send 'em to
me as Medcroft? haven't been Brock
until this very morning."
"'Pon my soul. Brock, it was rather
stupid of me-" he confessed sheepish-
ly. But, you see" with an inspired
smile, lone of 'em was to congratulate
you on winning Connie. BY Jove, you
know, couldn't very well address
that one to myself"
"But-but he hadn't won me-" STAN
mered Constance Fowler.
Edith" said Roxbury. deep reproach
in his voice, you wrote me that
week ago" Edith merely squeezed his
arm.
Odell-Carney came forward and ex-
tended his hand. Permit me to intro
duce myself, sir. am George OdeIl-
Carney. 1t has given me great pleas
ure to serve you without knowing you.
In my catalogue Of personalities you
have posed internationally as a dem
med bounder, a deceived husband. a
betrayed lover, a successful lover and
lot of other things ] can't just now
recall. Acting on the presumption that
/ you might have been a friend in dis
tress, worked hard in your interest
I Now l discover. to my qualification,
/ you are a perfect stranger. whom
am proud TO meet. Permit me to offer
my warmest Fluctuations and TO as
sure you that Mr.. Brock will make a
splendid brother-in-law." He hesitat-
ed moment and then went on: so
you are the chap that really put in
those c'nfended memorial windows.
Pom me word, sir. they are the rot
( tenest'-
Carney came the sharp reminder
from his wife.
Il should have said" revised Mr..
odell-Carney. ''you are the chap who
played the deuce with the building
grafters in the county council. Re.
] markable!"
Yes" said Roxbury. striving to
grasp something of the situation as n
appeared 10 the other. I'VE beat them
The bill is lost. 1t viii never 90 n
the council. The subcomuittee wi.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-13
CHAPTER XIV.
The Prodigal Husband.

iSNl9oi ENAoBaU0-
"HE unlucky Brock, wild with
rage and chagrln, had paced
his temporary prison in the top
story OF the Tirol from II
o'clock till 2. bitterly cursing the fools
who were keeping him in durance
more vile than that from which they
had generously released him. He real
lied that It would be unwise to create
a disturbance In the house by clamor-
Ing for freedom, because. in the first
place, there already had been scandal
enough, and. in the second place. his
tlistrustful bondsmen had promised
faithfully to seek out the devoted Con-
ME and apprise her OF his release. he
had no thought. OF course. that in the
meantime she might be duped. into pay
Ing a bride to the guard.
Not only was he direfully cursins the
trio. but also the Anticipated Medcroft
and his own Anticipated self. II is 10
be feared that he had harsh thoughts
OF all the Medcrofts. rs far down as
Raggles. His dream OF love and hap
piness had turned into a nightmare;
the comedy had become n tragic snarl
Of all the effects known TO melodrama.
It occurred 20 him at O'Clock that
pacing the foor in the agony OF sus-
pense was n very useless occupation.
He would 70 10 bed Mccning would
bring relief and surcease 10 his trou-
bled mind Constance was doubtless
sound asleep in her room. Everything
would have been explained TO her long
before this hour She would under
stand So, with the return Of his old
sopbistry, he undresSed aud crawled
into the strange bed Somehow he
did not Hike It as well as the cot in
the balcony below.
Just ms he was dropping on into the
long delayed slumber, he heard a light
tapping at his door, He sat up in bed
like q CASH thoroughly wide awake
The rapping was repeated. He called
ont IN cautious tones. asking who was
there, at the same time slipping from
bed 10 tumble in the darkness for his
clothes
Ssh" came from the hallway He
rushed over and put his ear To the
door 1T IS l. Are you awake? |
can't stay here. It's wrong Listen.
Here's note-undcr the door Good
night. darling I'm teartbroken."
Thank God. it's you he cried soft
". How love you. Constance"
Ssh, Edith is with me. oh. I
wish it were morning and ! could see
you. have So much TO say"
Another querulous voice broke in:
"For heavens sake. Connie. don't
stand here any longer Our reputa.
tons are bad enough as it IS Good
nigbt-Roxbury" He distinctly heard
the heartlcSS Edith gigTle. Then came
the soft. quick swish Of garments and
the nocturnal visitors were gone. He
picked up the envelope and. waiting
Until they were safely down the hall,
turned on the light.
Dearest" he read. at was not my
fault aad l know il was not yours
Eut. oh. you don't know how suffer
ed all through those hours OF waiting
NJ the cafe. They did not find me un
til after They were drunk They
tried TO explain What do you thins
the authorities Will DO 20 me If they
find that ! gave that horrid man bride
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-13
Copyright BY DOdd. Mead & Go.

money? Really. I'm terribly nervous.
But be won't dare say anything, will
he? He is as guilty as I, for he took
It. He took II knowing that you were
free CT the time But we will talk it
over tomorrow. I've Just got back to
the hotel. wouldn't go TO bed until
Edith brought me up TO hear your dear
voice. ] am so glad you are not dead.
1t is impossible to release you tonight.
Those wretches have the key How 1
loathe them! Edith says the hotel is
wild with gossip about every thing and
everybody. It's just awful. Be OF good
heart. my beloved. ! will be your
faithful slave until death. With love
and alteration and kisses. Your own
Constance.
up. S. Roxbury has not made a sign.
Edith is frantic"
Several floors below the relieved and
ecstatic Brock. Mrs. Medcroft was
soon urging her sister to go to bed
and let the story go until daylight.
She persisted in telling all that she
had done and all that she had endured.
I'VE must never let him know that
we actually gave that wretch nearly
So 500, Edith. He would never forgive
US. l admit that was a fool and a
ninny. so don't tell me l am. I can
see by the way you are looking that
you're just crazy 10. It's all Roxbury' S
fault, anyway Why should he get
up and make a speech in London with.
out letting US know? Just see how II
has placed us! think Mr.. Brock Is
an angel to do what he has done for
you and Ro1bury. Yes, my dear, you
will have TO confess that Roxbury is q
brute-a perfect brute. I'm sure. il
you have a spark of fairness in you,
you must hate him. No. no! Don't
say anything, Edith. You know I'm
right"
I'm not going to say anything" de
clared Edith augrily. I'm going to
bed"
Edith. If you don't mind, dear. ]
think I'll sleep with you" After a mo
ment OF deep reelection she added
plaiutively: There is so much that
just have TO tell you. deary. lit
won't keep till daylight"
Bright and early in the morning The
tired. harassed night farers were rout
ed from their rooms by a demand from
the management OF the hotel that they
appear forthwith in the private Office
This order included every member o.
I MI RodDey's party. excepting thu
MedCroft baby Considerably distress
/ ed and very much concerned over tn,
I probable outcome Of the conference
/ the Rodney forces made their way I,
( the ofiiCes-not altogether in an opel
/ fashion. but by humiliatingly unusua
/ avenues. The Rodney family cam,
: down the back stairs. Brock was sol
EMMY ushcred through the public Of
/ fec by Mr.. OdellCarney and Freddi,
/ Ulstervelt IL is not stretching TIL
/ truth 10 say that they were sour ant
sullen. but, as may be suspected, from
peculiarly different causes At las
all were congregated in the stufy OF
| fee. very much subdued and YER
much AT odds with each other. Nj
Citizens was there. Likewise the ger
tleman from the bank and a promi
nent person from the depa rtment O
I police.
Miss Fowler glanced about uneasii
aud was relieved to discover that he
treacherous Taller was ~ there TO col
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-13
CHAPTER XIV.
WHAT Anothsr Husband.

TT was a perfectly natural, but not
an especially obvious question.
The little manager threw up his
hands and cried out in a sad
mixture OF French, English and Hell
Yetian:
What? Another husband? Madam,
how many more do you propose to in
fict Us with? We cannot allow it,
The management will not permit you
TO change husbands the instant a new
guest arrives in the house. 1t is not
to be heard of-no. no."
Are you afraid that the books won't
balanceT asked Brock. with a joyous
grin, a great load OF his heart la.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-13

Philadelphia = The national en-
campment of the Army and Navy
union ended with the election of SEN
Tor vice commander o. H. Hurts, St.
Louis; junior vice commander, John
z. Caugher. Fortress Monroe; adju-
tant general, Captain Thomas H.
Avery, Brooklyn; paymaster general.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-13

R. C. Shepherd, New York; inspector
general, Alfred G. Binder Philadel
phia; Judge advocate general. Lem
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-13

uel Fugitt, Washington; surgeon gen
eral, DR.. j. &. Hendrickson, Phoebus,
Va.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
MAYOR PRO TEN
RACE CROWS
WARMER
Launching Of Campaign by Alder
man RagsdaIe Makes Spirited
Fight Certain,

The race for Mayor Pro Tenn Of
Atlanta, to be elected by Council the
first Monday in January, doomed up
Thursday as the most important is
sue in city politics with the launch
ing Of an active campaign for AL
derman l. N Ragsdale. Of the Tenth
Ward.
Alderman James r. Nutting, with
strong support has been making a
vigorous canvass for the place for
some weeks, and the activities Of AL
derman Ragsdale and his friends
means a hot fight. Not enough mem
bers have committed themselves to
make the outcome of the race the
least bit certain.
Alderman ]. II Harwell of the
First Ward, also has announced for
the place. but he has conducted a
very quiet campaign so far. The
terms of James e. Warren, Mayor
Pro Tenn and Alderman from the
Third Ward, both expire on January
1, and he can not be candidate for
re- election.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
BUILDERS WARNED
To CLEAR STREETS
Chief Beavers and Councilman
Hall Begin War Against OBJ
structors of Traffic.

Chief of Police Beavers said Thurs
day that his new order respecting the
clearing away of debris and barriers
in the principal streets would be rig
idly enforced against all contractors
and builders.
The order followed a conference
Wednesday with Councilman Orville
H. Hall, chairman of the street COM
mittee Mr.. Hall pointed out to the
chief a half dozen places in the cen
ter of town where traffic was impeded
or practically blocked by piles of
lumber ana other building material.
The police were instructed by
Beavers to make cases against all
contractors who failed to remove the
distractions after being served with
notice.
Councilman Hall announced he was
preparing to make a fight against the
present method of issuing permits TO
contractors and builders for the cree
ton of barriers on the streets. He
said that a resolution pending before
the street committee makes the con-
sent of Council necessary before
permit can be issued. Under the
present arrangement one may be OBJ
tanned from the Mayor, the Chief of
Construction or the chairman of the
Street Committee.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
Wickersham'S First
Georgia Road Change

AUGUSTA, Oct 9.-W Fl. Vincent,
formerly of the Atlanta and West
Point Railroads auditors office in
Atlanta. has been made assistant au-
ditor OF the Georgia Railroad, to as
sist the veteran auditor, Carlton
Hillyer who has been with the road
more than a quarter of a century.
The Vincent appointment is the
first to be made by the new general
manager, c. A. Wlckersham. II is
expected TO be followed by others.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
DISAPPOINTMENT
N FRANK CASE
MADE CERTAIN
Letter From Dorsey Requests
Judge Roam to Let Argu-
ments Go Over.

A letter received in Atlanta Thurs
day from Solicitor Dorsey made GER
tain the postponement Of arguments
for a new trial for Leo NJ. Frank.
which were to have been heard Sat
urday by Judge Roam.
The letter intimated that the So
licitor and his assistant, A. E Ste
phens, who are now in Valdosta,
would not return to this city before
next Wednesday or Thursday. Mr.
Dorsey requested that Judge Roam be
asked to postpone, in addition to the
Frank arguments, hearings on five
other motions which were scheduled
for Saturday. This will clean the So
hcltors slate and will not neces-
State his return.
Defense Doesn't Object.
The postponement is wholly within
the discretion of Judge Roam, and the
defense in all probability would inter
pose no objection, even If 1t did not
entirely suit their wishes. It is I'M
derstood, however, that Franks law
!ers are satisfied with the delay, as 1t
affords them time to obtain addition.
al evidence of reported bias on the
part Of A. H. Henslee, Marcellus Jo-
henning and one or two other Frank
Jurors.
The Solicitor, who, with his assis-
'ant A. E. Stephens, has been going
over the voluminous amended motion
OF the defense with it's lis reasons for
new trial since it's filing last week
uy Franks lawyers, refuses to dis
cuss the case except to express his
confidence that a new trial will be
denied. He stands firmly by his orig
mai declaration that the defense is
Without adequate grounds to ask for
a new trial.
lie and Attorney Stephens. isolat-
ing themselves in Valdosta, where
'aey viii not be interrupted by office
visitors, have given their entire time
To The preparation of their argument
against any movement which will re-
open the sensational murder case.
"hue the hearing before Judge Roam,
seJ originally for October 4, will have
's" of the spectacular features that
marked the trial of Frank, the law
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
Spaniards Slaughtered
BY Rebels at Torreon.

LAREDO, TEXAS. oct. 9.-There
mas been a terrible massacre Of Span
iards near Torreon, Mexico. by reh-
els, every dispatch adding to the hor-
rors of the situation around that
stricken city. one private message
received here to-day stated that over
175 civilians were put to death there.
This dispatch did not mention the re-
ported massacre Of General Alvarez
and 1875 of his federal soldiers The
carnival of slaughter lasted two days
and two nights. In addition to the
killed. many were wounded. Torrean
is reported 10 have been sacked.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
Of
ATLANTA CAIN
II MEMBERS
Game Warden Mercer Tells
League Only Cowardice Pre-
vents Women Getting
Franchise.

The Woman Suffrage League
Thursday announced a gain of n
new members following the semi
monthly meeting Wednesday after
noon, which was held I'm the assembly
room at the Carnegie Library. The
announcement is one more indica-
ton OF the rapid growth of the wom-
an suffrage cause in Georgia.
Mrs. Frances Whltesides said that
many Of the new members were
young women.
After a ciear-cut speech by Mrs.
Whitesides, who gave a brief history
Of the suffrage growth in America.
Jesse r. Mercer State Game War
den, gave a talk in which he de-
clared that he believes woman suf-
frage is coming in Georgia soon. He
said that It was only cowardice that
held the politicians back from open
ing the doors OF the law and ballot
to women.
Mrs Albert Howell, vice president
Of the league, made a witty talk on
how her husband had gradually taken
an interest in the movement.
Miss Aurelia Roach, who spent the
summer IN Europe, told of the great
suffrage meeting she had attended in
Hyde Park, London, where she heard
the noted Lady Florence Drummond
speak from one Of % booths, each of
which had a noted speaker at the
same time, and each with. twelve
sponsors carrying banners topped
with the crown of liberty and guard
ed by a number of policemen. II was
at that meeting that Miss Roach was
converted to the cause.
Mrs Rose Ashby said that South
Carolina was ready to give the ballot
to her women II they wanted IT, Mrs.
Harry Smith. president of the league,
read a paper by Mrs. Wylie. Mrs.
Margaret Gardner, secretary of the
league, read the reports OF the last
meeting.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
REBELS CLOSING
IN ON MONTEREY
Fifteen Thousand in Army, Which
Is Being Constantly Increased
by Federal Deserters.

MONTEREY, MEXICO. Oct "a
rebel army of $4,000 men is reported
marching on this city. and the resi-
dents are terror stricken.
According TO information received
here, General Alvarez and many #
his officers were assassinated by their
own soldiers, who revolted when Tor
reon was captured by the rebels and
Joined the conStitutionalists.
The rebels captured at Torreon
many pieces of artillery, 1000 rifles
and several million rounds Of ammu-
milton
General Trucy Aubert, one of the
federal leaders in the north, is report
ed to have joined the rebels.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
Joker in Patent Law
Can Cost Us Millions

WASHINGTON. oct "A "joker"
that might cost American manufac-
turers millions OF dollars has been
discovered in the Kahn bill recently
passed by Congress to protect patents
on foreign exhibits at the Panama
Pacific Exposition.
The State Department has with
held formal notification of the enact
ment OF the law pending an effort to
have II amended.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
Red Cross Stamps
To Go on Sale Soon

Plans for the sale OF Red Cross Christ
mas Seals are being made by the trus
tees Of the Raoul Foundation, which has
been appointed agent for Georgia.
Bernard Suttler, Of Atlanta. has been
selected State chairman for the cam
paign. He is being aided by Dixon Van
Blarcom, of New York, representing the
National tuberculosis Association, who
is now In Atlanta.
Last year the sales of the stamps in
Georgia totaled 100000, and this year
it is hoped to sell 100000
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
FEW MOMENTS! NO INDIGESTION OR
SICK STOMACH PAPE'S D|APEPSIN

distress. Millions of men and women
to-day know that ii is needless to
have a bad stomach. A little Diapep-
sin occasionally keeps the stomach
regulated and they eat their favorite
foods without fear
If your stomach doesn't take care Of
your liberal limit without rebellion;
II your food is a damage instead Of Il
help. remember the quickest, suresT,
most harmless relief is Pape's Dia-
pepsin, which costs only fifty cents
for a large case at drug stores. It's
truly wonderful-it digests food and
sets things straight, so gently and
easy that it is astonishing. Please
don't go on and on with a weak, dis
ordered stomach; it's SO unnecessary,
-Advt.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
North of 3D. Films
Highly Interesting

The most genuinely interesting and
enthralling entertainment the Allan
Ia theater has offered this season is a
set of moving pictures. As displayed
Wednesday. the films, North of So"
have caught much of the romance of
adventurous effort and of achieve
ment that has marked life in Alaska.
The pictures will be shown the re-
mainder of the week, evening and
afternoon.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
Prison System All
Wrong, Says Osborne

AUBURN. n. Y, oct 9.-'1t is our
firm opinion that our present prison
system needs renovation from the old
methods and many alterations in the
new. 1t seems all wrong"
This statement was made to-day by
Thomas Mott Osborne, millionaire
head of the Prison Reform Commits
sion, who spent a Week in Auburn to
make a prison study of the needs of
the system from the viewpoint of a
voluntary convict
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
IN ONE MINUTE! CL0GGED NO5TRILS
OPEN COLDS AND CATARRH VANISH

Of the nos-rils; penetrates and heals
the inhamed. swollen membrane
which lines the nose. head and
throat; clears the air passa ges;
stops nasty discharges and a feeling
of cleansing, soothing relief comes
Immediately
Don't lie awake tonight strug-
Cling for breath, with head stuffed:
nostrils closed hawking and blow
ing. Catarrh or a cold with it's
running nose, foul mucus drop
ping into the throat, and raw dry
ness is distressing but truly need
less.
Put your raith-just once-in
"Ely's Cream Balm" aud your cold
or catarrh Will surely disappear.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
Billy Williams on
Anti-LiquOr Crusade

The Rev. Billy WilliaTus, of San
Jose Cal, picturesque figure in the
campaign against the liquor traffic,
vile, where he will wage one of his
characteristic crusades against the
saloon and the non enforcement of
the liquor laws.
From Townsville he will go to
other Southern cities. visiting during
the winter months Savannah. Tampa
Memphis, Birmingham and Nashville
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
Conductor Is Shot
On Crowded Car

Fl. J. Dodson, a conductor on the East
Point car line, who was shot by an I'M
known white man Wednesday night was
reported to be resting well at Grady
Thursday morning Dodson was
shot in the arm near the shoulder.
The car was crowded According to
witnesses tn man accused the con.
duCtor Of carrying him by his sta ton.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
Dublin Faces Famine
Because of Strike

Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.
DUBLIN, oct. 9.-More than 100, 900
persons in Dublin and its environs
are suffering from the sharp bite of
hunger as a result of the strike Of
traction employees, freight handlers
and dock workers.
Gaunt-faCed women are besieging
the Government with starving babies
in their arms II is estimated that
the strike has cost $6,OOO0OO since it
began a month ago.