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conclusion. They form good ex-
ample of his methods.
"It was evident" he said, that the
blackmailer knew Coran's character.
his position as regards the election.
and the details Of his house and
grounds. Those facts suggested q
relative or close personal friend. The
theory that 1t was a relative was
strengthened by the newspaper cut
ting. 1t was not thing casual &C
Quaintance would be likely to keep by
him all these years.
From Coran I learnt that he had
had differences Of opinion with Miss
Rebecca. In my conversation with
her she spoke bitterly of his refusal
to subscribe to her society for the pre-
vention OF vivisection. She returned
to the subject several times, mention.
ing the financial difficulties in which
the local branch, of which she Is the
secretary, was placed. Those facts
impressed me.
Before Appleton arrived last night
i
house. In a corner Of the woodwork
l discovered a note from Miss Emily.
The place was the lovers letter box.
Indeed, ! had been expecting that
young gentleman's appearance long
before he came. I did not, however,
tell this to Mr.. Coran when he pressed
for an arrest. 1t would hardly have
been fair on the girl. do not imag.
inc that they will find the old gen.
tleman so stony-hearted after to-
night. As for the young man, in the
inquiries I made concerning him,
found nothing that was not straight
and honest. l put him out Of the list
at an early date.
who the person may have been
that listened at the window cannot
say; but conclude 1t was Miss Re-
becca. She certainly did not attempt
to carry of the parcel.
This morning discovered that an
anonymous donation Of twenty pounds
was sent to Miss Rebecca's society the
day after the first successful attempt
at blackmail. I kept an eye on the
house, and shortly after midday she
walked down to Horledge's shop. He
10 the president Of her society. They
remained for some time together. and
then Horledge took train to London.
I followed him to the newspaper room
in the British museum. Things were
becoming palmer.
II have now no doubt that Miss Re-
becca guessed who we were from the
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gave me fright. hope, Mr.. Coran,
you don't bear malice? That's all
right, then. Good night all"
AS he disappeared through the door
the elder man dropped into a chair,
covering his face with his hands.
''This is shocking!" he groaned.
"Oh, Mr.. Peace. are you sure 1t was
my sister?"
There Is no doubt at ALL"
'But what can do now?" he asked,
looking from one to the other Of us,
with pitiable expression "Shall I
withdraw"
Nonsense" said the little detec-
tive, firmly. Flight your election and
win 1t. sir; and the best way to begin
is to gc back and tell them all about
It"
go and tell them? Go and tell the
meeting?" he cried.
Eyes. They'll like you all the bet.
ter for it. Do you suppose there ia
no human nature In Brendon? Are
you going to keep this miserable scan-
dal hanging over your head all your
life? II you stick to politics some one
Is sure to rake 1t up. Be man, Mr..
Coran. and get 1t over now."
II will"
He had got to his feet, his eyes set
with a sudden determination. He
stretched out his hand to each Of us,
turned about, and marched out Of the
room like soldier leading a forlorn
hope against fortress. As the door
slammed behind him, Peace looked at
me with an expression in which sym.
pathy and humor were oddly mingled.
Take my word for 1t. Mr.. Phillips, 4"
he said, many a reputation for des-
perate valor has been won by a less
sacrifice"
1t was not until after two days that
heard the arguments by which the
inspector had worked his way to q
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He stood with his hands. clasping
and unclasping. before him, but new
er moved his eyes from his opponent.
There was grit in the fellow, after all.
1T would be simpler If you with
drew" said the red-faced man, shufl-
ing his feet uneasily.
THAT your party's candidate might
be returned unopposed?"
Don't force me to explain" cried
Horledge. why not withdrawn
You waste the time of the meet
ing"
Very well. gentlemen, 1 say that
Mr.. Coran there is no At candidate.
because"
There is something unsettling in
the official tap on the shoulder which
the police Of all countries cultivate,
something which 1t does not take pre-
vious experience to recognize Hor-
ledge's face turned a shade paler as
he glanced over his shoulder at the
little man who has thus demanded his
attention.
"And what do you wantr he
growled.
Il am Inspector Addington Peace,
OF the Criminal Investigation depart
ment. / warn you. Mr.. Horledge, that
you are lending yourself to an attempt
at blackmail."
The detective spoke in so soft
voice that I, who was standing by his
side. could barely catch the words.
Bless my soul. you say so?" cried
the other.
Il should like a five minutes talk
with Mr.. Coran and yourself. After
that you may take your own course.
VIII you suggest it?"
Mr.. Horledge did not take long to
make up his mind. He told the meet
ing that he might have been misin-
formed. II they would permit 1t, he
asked for five minutes private con-
versation with the candidate.
The meeting received the sugges-
ton with cheers. 1t was something
unusual in the monotony of such func-
tions. We walked up the central aisle
between a couple Of hundred pairs Of
curious eyes. mounted the platform,
and followed Coran into a small ante
room, the door Of which Peace closed
behind him.
"On June Is the Brendon Anti-vivi-
section society. of which you. Mr..
Horledge, are president, received the
sum Of twenty pounds from an anony-
nous source" said the little detec-
tive.
Certainly"
"That sum was extorted from Mr..
Coran by the threat Of revealing the
secret which Miss Rebecca Coran told
you this morning, and which you veri-
fed this afternoon by reference to
the old newspaper files in the British
museum"
II had no idea-this is most sur.
prising. lis 1t illegal?" he stutter.
ed.
"Blackmail for whatever purpose is
illegal Further attempts have been
made to extort money. It is because
they failed that you were placed in
possession of the facts today"
1T seemed mean trick, anyway"
said Horledge, penitently. II wish
had nSver listened to the old cat.
But, Squaretoes-I beg your pardon,
Mr.. Coran-I mean our friend here
has always been such a model that
/ thought 1t rather fun. He can win
the election, and welcome, after this"
"That is all. then. l want a word
in private with these two gentlemen.
Good night to you, and many thanks" Z"
! "Great Scot! Inspector, but you
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nrst She told the secret to Horledge.
who was. you remember. one OF her
brothers chief opponents in the elec-
ton, out Of sheer feminine spite. I
suspected the man would attempt
something at the meeting on Friday
night. My suspicion was correct, as
you saw"
"And the election?"
"He won his seat on the council. I
think he deserved 1t. Mr.. Phillips"
CHRONICLES TO BE CONTINUED
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Lemon Toast.

Take the yolks Of three eggs, beat
them well and add one and one-half
cup sweet milk; take bakers bread
(not too stale). and cut into slices;
dip them into the milk and eggs and
lay the slices In a spider with SUM-
cient melted butter. hot, to fry nice,
delicate brown; take the whites Of
the three eggs and beat them to a
froth. adding half cup of white
sugar; add the juice of one lemon.
beating well, and serve over the toast
as sauce and you will find 1t very
delicious dish.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-08-01
SAVING THE ITALIAN BABIES
Maternity Insurance In That coun-
try Has Greatly Reduced Infant
Mortality.

italy Joined in 1902 the few Euro
pean states which have established
laws for the better protection Of wo-
men working in industrial occupations
after confinement. This law prohib-
tied women from working for month
after confinement. but contained no
provisions about the collecting Of
funds from which the expenses could
be betrayed. For this reason regu-
lations were generally disregarded.
and women went back to work as soon
a. they were able to do 80.
At the end of April. 1912, a new law
came into force. All women in indus
tries between fifteen and fifty years
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he displayed his vanity. A German
writer says of him: Every year
Auerbach visits three or four fashion.
able watering places, at each of which
the following episode occurs at least
thirty times. The novelist indulges In
small talk with the little children OF
the natives, and invariably ends the
conversation thus: 'Knowest thou
who has been talking with thee? Be.
hold Auerbach! Tell that at home!'"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-08-01
Lyonnalse Potatoes.

Melt one tablespoonful of butter in
a spider. add one tablespoonful each
of minced onion. vinegar and water;
fry until the onion is tender; now add
one pint Of diced cold boiled potatoes
and stir until somewhat Drowned; add
one level teaspoonful Of parsley and
serve.
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Mr. CCRAN'S ELECTION
(Continued.)


The local was just steaming into
the station when fat, red-faced man
came painting out of the booking-of-
hce. Peace gave my arm squeeze
as he passed.
THAT is Horledge, the chief sup
porter Of Coran's opponent in tomor-
rows election" he whispered.
$50 you have been making some
new friends since l saw you last?"
"One or two." he said, stepping in
to carriage.
When we arrived at Brendon, the
inspector led me of to an inn in the
center of the town. 1t was pleasant,
old-fashioned place. with black raft
srs peering through the plaster Of the
ceiling and oak panelling high on the
walls. The modern Brendon had
wrapped It about, but 1t had not
changed for three centuries. You
may find many such ancient inns
about London, which watch the march
Of the red brick suburbs with q dig
nified surprise, until one day the build
er steps In, and the old coach and
horses or white hart comes tumbling
down, and cheap chop and tea house
reigns in its stead. We dined early.
At half-past seven, by the grandfath-
ers clock In the corner, Peace rose.
"Mr. Coran's meeting does not be-
gin until eight; but want to be there
early-come along"
The platform was empty when we
arrived. but score of people were
already on the front benches. We did
not join them, seating ourselves near
the door. Brendon. or the graver
part Of It, moved by US in a tiny
stream. A few elders walked up to
the platform with the air Of those who
realize that they are something in the
world. The clock above them was
pointing to the hour when, with a
humping of feet and a clapping Of
hands. Coran appeared. and shook
hands with the white-whiskered old
chairman.
1t was while the chairman was in
Producing "the popular and venerated
townsman who had come to address
them," that the red face Of Mr.. Hor-
ledge came peering in at the door. He
stood there for minute, and then
modestly sat down on the bench be-
fore US. Peace touched my arm, and
we moved along until we were Just
behind him.
The chairman ended at last, and.
amid fresh applause, Coran rose and
stood gazing down at the little crowd
with benevolent satisfaction. Their
respect and admiration was the breath
of life to the man. You could see It
in his eyes. in his gesture as he beg
ged for silence.
my friends"
He had got no farther when Hor-
ledge sprang to his feet with q raised
hand.
"Mr. Chairman" he shouted. 81
have question to ask the candidate" Z"
There was slight outcry. a few
Kisses and groans; but the tide Of To-
cal politics did not run strongly in
Brendon. Besides, everyone knew
Horledge He had the largest gro
GERS shop in the town.
ut would be better to question him
after his speech, Mr.. Horledge." pro-
tested the old chairman.
II should prefer to answer this gen.
tleman at once" Coran interposed.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-08-01
Cheese Cake,

Take two quarts sour milk. pour into
a cheesecloth bag and let drip "a
hours, after which time turn 1t into a
dish and season with salt. adding one
cup thick cream. Then add one cup
sugar, four eggs, one tablespoon melt
ed butter, one-half cup cream or milk
and currants. Mix ingredients we'll and
bake In deep pie plate lined with rich
puff paste.
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Success.

At luncheon in New York the
topic under discussion was the arrest
Of Mayor Lunn and the Rev. Algernon
8. Crapsey Of Schenectady for street
speaking during the Little Falls strike.
John d. Rockefeller, Jr.. without
praising or blaming either the two
men or the strike that they advocated,
gave utterance to an epigram that
every young business man would do
we'll to paste above his desk.
Success" said Mr.. Rockefeller,
Knows no eighthour law"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-08-01
New Weapon,

Binks had an idea Taking the
phonograph horn he attached It to the
vacuum cleaner Now" said he. '7et
your flies come onl"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-08-01
M otor Measure.

First Motorist-How far did you
drive last night?
Second Motorist-I did seventeen
road houses.
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-03

The city council is hoIdine regular
session this afternoon.
s.,eazzssha.-.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-03

GOVERNOR

Oklahoma City, July S.-The resolu-
ton BY Senator Barrett and others au-
thorizing the submission Of a propos-
ed new section Of the constitution re-
ducing the size Of the board Of agri-
culture from eleven to five members.
was signed and approved by Gov.
cruee Wednesday morning The ques-
ton viii now go on the ballot and be
voted on at the specisi election to be
held August 8.
The proposed amendment, It Is de-
clared, is SO worded to operate prac-
tically as a recall of the board as now
constituted. A board Of five members,
as provided for in the proposed amend
ment, viii be named Immediately to
succeed the present board il the
amendment is adopted.
The bill by McMechan Of the senate
and Wright, Randall, Deford and Bolen
Of the house fixing the salary Of the
county clerk in all counties Of mors
than 10000 population, according tc
the 1910 federal census. 1t s2lOO pei
annDm, also was signed by the gov
ernor This affects only Oklahoma
county.
other bills signed by the governor
were:
Senate bill BY sutherlin, making
some minor corrections and changes
in the general school code passed dur
ing the extra session.
Senate bill by stillwell Of the housl
and Vandeventer Of the senate, an
thorizing the officials Of the town 0
Dewey to transfer $1,000 from the sew
er fund to the water works fund 0
said city and the senate bill BY Franz
line Of the senate and Sharp Of th
house appropriating s6O6S from sectiol
ss fund for the support Of the Stat
university at Norman.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-03

BY PUMP
PROBLEM

why is pump is the question
that Mayor j B. Burton is trying to
solve and what with a pump salesman
or two, C. T. ingalls,, manager Okla
homa inspection bureau and the gen
eral public the mayor is up against it.
q had a letter from Mr. Ingalls, this
morning. said Mayor Burton, 4and he
still advises the purchase Of two new
pumps for the city water works
have had an expert here for several
days and the old pumps have been
torn entirely down and inspected.
They can be repaired for about $1,000,
but they would still he old pumps.
"At present their capacity is from
$4,000 to 100000 gallons per day
and we should have a 2,0OO,O 900 gallon
capacity Running the pumps at
such high pressure is hard on the boil
ers and hard on the pumps We should
really have two new pumps. as Mr.
ingalls, advises, each Of 1900. 600 gal
lon capacity We would then be on
the safe side, and with two such
pumps and some Improvements in ths
fire department, Mr.. ingalls, assures
me our insurance rate would be low
cred to total Of from $4,000 to $1,000
per year, and would mean saving oi
that amount to the taxpayers. Besides
that, we would save about $500 q
year in coal bills. The total cost O
the new pumps would be about Sill,
oOO"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-03

WAIT FOR
PRESIDENT
Governors Day Fails to Arouse
Interest Half Of Crowd on
Way Hcmc Camp is Now
More Comfortable
Telegram by United Press

Telegram by United Press
Gettysburg, Pa, July S.-Governors
of many states today participated in.
the second days program of the great
Blue and Gray reunion on the field ofl
Gettysburg Gov John K Tener oil
Pennsylvania acted as host to the via.
iting chief executives at a formal ra-
ception. Later in the day he was mas
ter Of ceremonies when addresses we're
delivered by many prominent veterans
and civilians.
With one third Of the veterans en-
route home and the half that remained
not interested in anything but the
coming of the president tomorrows the
Governors Day program was robbed
OF most OF It's interest.
The camp is comfortable and the
rain will probably save the lives of
scores. The vice president and party
OF congressman today toured the bat
tlefield and greeted the veterans.
A storm swept down out of the Blue
Ridge plateau Of Gettysburg Wednes-
day. bringing needed relief to thou
sands OF veterans in blue and gray
who have sweltered for four days in
an atmosphere dangerous in a sity Of
$4,000 old and weary men, For more
than a half hour the rain came pouring
down upon the sun-cracked ana wind
swept encampment grounds.
The veterans lashed down their
tents and showed they had moi forgot
ten the old days. for no tent was
blown over, SO far as report showed
last night, and no veteran was in
jured.
One Of the most remarkable figures
in camp yesterday was that Of Gen.
Funkhauser Of Virginia. who is 76
years old, but who was vigorous
enough in the hot sun to hunt up the
headquarters tent Of Brig. Gen. Hunt
er Liggett, and pay his respects
Thousands Of veterans left the camp
and Gettysburg yesterday for their
homes and thousands more probably
will leave today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-03
Sheriff on Stand.

John c. Lewis, sheriff, said Mrs.
Woodward was never out OF Jail ex-
cept when an officer was with her.
She had been taken to court and to the
county attorneys office several times.
The sheriff explained that she had not
been taken to the State prison after
she was sentenced because she was
wanted here as a witness and it would
cause unnecessary expense to take her
to McAlester and back. Witness said
he never promised her immunity or
made any promise to her for her con
fession.
On cross examination the sheriff
said Mrs. Woodward told him in the
morning that she was going to tell the
truth, He had received no commit
ment for her because he never asked
for a commitment till he was ready to
take a prisoner to McAlester. He
didn't know that Mrs. Woodward
wasn't figuring On serving her sen,
tsnce. "she never talked that way to
me She seems oontented in JAIL but
is troubled al times
Judge Holding Examined.
Judge Holding. assistant county at.
torney, took tie stands for the state
and said Mrs. Woodward confessed in
his office and his stenographer took
down the confession. After she began
to talk, he called In Oscar Simpson
Mayor Burton and George Petty. ahe
possibly one or two others we're pres
ent
He didn't know she was going to i'm
plicate anybody else. NOBODY mad,
any promise to her Judge Holdinl
said he was in court when she enter
ed her plea and received sentence ant
E Hamilton acted as her counsel b.
order Of the court.
On cross examination Judge Holding
said he talked with Mrs. Woodwar,
once IN Jail before she confessed. Al
torney Williams Of Granite had spokel
to him once on the street about gel
ting Mrs. Woodward out on the ina
munity plea but the witness didn't sa.
anything to lead Williams to believ
Mrs. Woodward would not serve he
sentence. He also talked to William
once over the phone. Williams sal
he didn't think under the law Mr..
Woodward could be punished. l tol
him that was a matter Of opinion.
said we had kept the record straigh
and would attend to the sentence whe
we got to it. ! told him he could
whatever he wanted to about it,
ThompsOn's Testimony.
Joe Thompson, deputy sheriff, sal
he talked to Mrs Woodward befol
she entered her plea and advised h,
to tell a straight story. He offert
no immunity
In reply to Mr.. Riddle on cross e
animation. witness said he talked
Mrs. Woodward number OF times
fore she entered her plea, but offerl
lno inducement to her. She was
lowed the freedom Of the iail but "
not permitted to leave it. sometim
she seemed contented in Jail but
other times she worried over h
IT,. - y - =
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-03
WEATHER FORECAST.
For okIahoma:

Unsettled; scattered show.
ers tonight or Friday
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-03

F@*+&@**4*44&eee'
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-03
kAYsER WINS PRIZE ON
p BARTLEsvlLLE STORY,

]. " Kayser editor Of the Grady
County Star, has received notice that
he won the second price SIS. offered
by the Bartlesville Commercial club,
for the best article on that city writ
ten by an editor attending the state
press meet The first prize was won
by Walter Ferguson OF the Cherokee
Republican
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-03
IN
CHICKASHA

Il will be a proverbial quiet
Foarth" in Chiekasha. Stores, shops,
banks and postoffice win be closed
aEl business generally suspended.
Many people will attend the picnic
al Verden, which promises to be a
bsg affair.
A ball game Is the only special an
nouneement feature OF the day in
Chickasha
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-03

IS LARGER

Telegram by United Press.

Telegram by United Press.
Washington, July S-The depart
ment Of agriculture issued a special
cotton report today estimating the
area in cotton cultivation at S5,622 900
acres, an increase Of two and five
tenths per cent.
The condition Of tie growing crop
on June 25th was SIS per cent, as
compared to S0.4 year ago.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-03
NO PAPER TOMORROW.

In accordance with its custom for
many years, the Daily Express viii
celebrate che Fourth tomorrow, the
office force taking a holiday, and no
paper will be issued