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The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-24
SYNOPSIS.

George Perciyal Algernon Jones. vice.
president of the Metropolitan Oriental
Rug company of New York. thirsting for
Horace Ryanne arrives at the hotel h
Cairo with carefully guarded bundle.
erdes rug which he admits having stolen
From pasha at Bagdad. Jones meets
Major Callahan and later Is introduced 10
he had loaned lbo pounds at Monte Carlo
some months previously, and who turns
Rut to be Fortunes mother. Jones takes
MIS- Chedsoye and Fortune to polo
same. Fortune returns to Jones the
money none borrowed by her mother. Mrs.
Ehedsoye appears to be engaged in some
mysterfous enterprise unknown to tha
Haushter Ryanne interests Jones in the
United Romance and Adventure com
srrange any kind OF an adventure to or
GER; Mrs. Chedsoye, her brother. Major
United Romance and Adventure company.
Rian risky enterprise involving Jones.
Eyanne makes known to Mrs. Chedsoye
Shedsoye declares she will not permit IL
flans are laid to prevent Jones sailing
and cable dispatches. ' He wires e agent ters IN
new York, in Jones' name, that he Is
renting house in New York to some
carpet is on Ryanne's trail Ryanne
promises Fortune that he will see that
purchase OF the rug. Mahomed accosts
Eyanne and demands the Yhiordes rug.
nyanne tells him Jones has the rug and
bug4ests the abduction OF the New York
merchant as a means Of securing its re-
turn. The rug disappears from Jones'
when the latter refuses to explain her
mysterious actions. Fortune gets a mes
tA6s purporung to be from Ryanne ask
tp8 her to meet him In secluded place
thht evening. Jones receives a message
eskinG him to meet Ryanne at the English
6sr the saine evening. Jones is carried
on into the desert by Mahomed and his
eooompnces after a desperate fight He
discovers that Ryanne and Fortune also
eno unconscious. Ryanne RECEIVERS con-
soiousness and the sight of Fortune in
captivity reveals to him the fact that
faahomed intends to get vengeance on
MIN through the girl Fortune acknowl-
edges that she stole the rug from Jones'
room. She offers to return Ii to Mahomed
II he Will free all three of them Ms-
nomed agrees to liberate Fortune and one
ot the men In return for the rug. A cour-
isr is sent to Cairo for the rug but re-
turns with the Information that Mrs
Chedsoye and her brother have sailed for
New York. Fortune spurns offered free
oom hich does not include her two COM
panions. The caravan continues the jour-
nsy toward Bagdad Ryanne tells Jones
that Mrs. Chedsoye is the most adroit
smuggler of the age. and is overheard by
Sortlne The three captives are rescued
by Henry Ackermann. who is in charge
of a carpet caravan. Mahomed escapes.
Mrs.. Chedsoye discovers the absence of
Fortune and leaves for New York taking
the girls belongings with her. Through
Forged letters Mrs. Chedsoye. the major
end thstr accomplices take possession of
'onss' New York home.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-24
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Man Who Didn't Care.

nc man VINO Oidnt Care.
1t was the first Of February when
Ackermann's caravan drew into the
ancient city of Damascus. That part
Of the caravan deserted by Mahomed
put out for Cairo Immediately they
struck the regular camel-way. For
tune. George and Ryanne were In a
pftiable condition, heart and body
weary, in rage and tatters. George,
now that the haven was assured.
dropped his forced buoyancy. his pratt
tie, his 1ests. He had done all NOR
tai man could to keep up the spirits
Of his co-unfortunates; and he saw
that, most Of the time, he had wasted
his talents. Ryanne, sullen and mo-
rose, often told him to shut up"
which wasn't exhilarating. And For
tune viewed his attempts without
sensing them and frequently looked at
him without seeing him. Now, all this
was not particularly comforting to the
man who loved her and was doing
what he could to tighten the dreari-
ness Of the journey. He made allow
ances. however; besides suffering un-
usual privations, Fortune had had
fr1ghtful mental shock. A girl OF her
depth Of character could not be ex-
pscted to rise Immediately to the old
level. Sometimes, while gathered
about the evening fire, he would look
mp to nnd her sad eyes staring at him.
and 1t mattered not II he stared in re-
turn; kind Of clairvoyance blurred
usibilites, for she was generally look
Ing into her garden at Mentone and
wondering when this horrible dream
would pass Subjects for conyersa.
don were exhausted in no time. Dig
~ he might. George could find moth
ing nsw; and often he recounted the
same tale twice of an evening. Sar-
donio laughter from Ryanne.
Alderman had given them up as
hopsless. He was a strong, vain. DOM
tnesrfng man. kindly at heart. how
ever. but impatient. When he told a
story, he demanded the attention of
all. so. when Ryanne yawued before
his eyes, and George drew pictures in
the sand. and the girl fell asleep with
her head upon her knees, he drew
on abruptly and left them to their
own devices. He had crossed and re.
crossed the siiences 80 often that he
was no longer capable Of Judging ac.
iouratsly another mans mental nro-
oessss. That they had had n strange
and numbing experience he readily
understood; but now that they were
Out OF duress and headed for the
coast. he saw no reason why tbav
should not aot like human beings.
Thsy still put up the small tent for
Fortune. but the rest of them slept
upon the sand. under the stars. Ones.
osorgs awoke as the dawn was Gid
ing the east 5ilhouetted against the
SKY be saw Fortune. She was stand
ing straight. her hands pressed at ner
sides. her head tilted back tense
attitude He did not know It. but
abe was asking God why these things
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-24

was sure that behind this apparent
liveliness lay the pitiful desperation
OF the helpless. He had not spoken
again about old Mortimer. He would
walt till after he had sent a long
cable. Then he would speak and
show her the answer. of which he
had not particle of doubt AS mat
ters now stood, he could not tell her
that he loved her: his quixotic sense
Of chivalry was too strong to permit
this step. urge as his heart might
upon It. She might misinterpret his
love as born Of pity. and that would
be the end Of everything. He was con-
fident now that Ryanne meant moth
ing to her. Her lack of enthusiasm,
whenever Ryanne spoke to her in
these days; the peculiar horizontally
Of her lips and brows. whenever Ry-
anne offered trifling courtesy-all
pointed to distrust George felt a
guilty gladness. After all, why
shouldn't she distrust Rvanne7
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-24

See that she gets safely back to
Mentone."
Suppose she will not go there7"
IT'S up to you, Percival; it's all up
to you. You're the gay Lochinvar
from the west. I'm not sure-no one
ever is regarding a woman-but l
think she'll listen to you. She wouldn't
give an ear to q scalawag like me.
This caravan business has put me out
side the pales I've lost caste"
You're only desperate and discour-
aged; you can pull up straight"
Much obliged"
You haven't looked 1t life normal
ly; that's what the matter is-"
"Solon, you're right. There's that
poor devil back In Bagdad. I've killed
man, Percival 1t doesn't mix well
In my dreams"
"you said that 1t was in self-de-
fsnse."
And God knows 1t was. But II l
--A-s -~na altar that damned rug.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-24
CHAPTER XIX.
Fortune Decides.

George and Fortune were seated at
breakfast. II was early morning. At
ten they we're to depart for Jaffa, to
take the tubby French packet there to
Alexandria. They could Just about
make 1t. and any delay meant week
or ten days longer upon this ragged
and inhospitable coast.
"Ryanne has probably oversight
After breakfast I'll go and rout him
out. The one thing that really tickles
me-" George continued, as he pared
the tough rind from the skinny bacon.
"is. We shan't have any luggage.
Think Of the blessing Of travelling
without a trunk or a valise or q
steamer-roIi!"
Without even a comb or hair
brushl"
Its great fun" George broke his
toast.
And Fortune wondered how she
could tell him. She was without any
toilet articles. She hadn't even a
toothbrush; and 1t was quite out Of
the question for her to bother him
about trifes. much as she needed
them. She would have to live in the
clothes she wore, and trust that the
ships stewardess might help her out
in the absolute necessities.
Here the head-waiter brought
George a letter The address was
enough for George. No one but Ry-
anne could have written It. Without
excusing himself. he ripped of the
envelope. and read the contents. For
tune could not resist watching him,
for she grasped quickly that only
Ryanne could have written a letter
here In Damascus. At first the tan
upon Georges cheeks darkened-the
sudden effusion OF blood: then It be-
came lighter. and the mouth and eyes
and nose became stern.
'Is It bad news7"
ut all depends upon how you look
at It. For my part, good riddance to
bad rubbish. Here. read It yourself" Z"
She read:
MY Dear Percival: After all. find
that / can not reconcile myself to the
dullness of your olive-groves l shall
send the five hundred to you when /
reach New York. With me 1t is as
It was with the devil. When he was
sick. he vowed he would be saint;
but when be got well. devil a saint
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-24

was he, There used to be a rhyme
about II, but | have forgotten that.
Anyhow, there you are. feel that
am conceding a point in regard to
the money. It is contrary to the laws
and bylaws of the United Romance
and Adventure Company to refund
Still. intend to hold myself to 1t.
With hale affection.
"RYANNE"
What do you think OF that7 de-
manded George hotiy. II never did
a good action in my life that wasn't
served Ill. I'm soft duffer, if there
ever was one."
II shall never be ungrateful for
your kindness to me-"
"Oh, hang It! You're different;
you're not like any other woman in
the world" he blurted; and immedi-
ately was seized with mild species
of fright.
Fortune stirred her coffee and deli
cately scooped up the swirling circles
OF foam
"Old maids call that money" be
said understandingly. eager to cover
up his boldness. MY mother used
70 tell me that there were lots OF
wonders in a tea-cup."
Tell me about your mother"
To him 1t was a theme never lack
Ing In new expressions. When he
spoke OF his mother. 1t altered the
clear and boyish note In his voice;
1t became subdued, reverent. He
would never be aught than guileless;
1t was not In his nature to divine any
thing save his own impulses. While
he thought he was pleasing her each
tender recollection, each praise, was
in fact nail added to her crucifixion.
selfimposed. However, she never
lowered her eyes. but kept them
bravely directed into his. In the midst
Of one Of his panegyrics he caught
sight Of his watch which he had
placed at the side Of his plate.
by Jove! quarter to nine. I've
got an errand or two to do, and
there's no need Of your running your
feet of on my account III be back
quarter after" He dug into his
pocket and counted out fifty pounds
in paper and gold. You keep this
till I get back"
She pushed It aside. half rising
from her chair.
Fortune. listen. Hereafter am
George. your brother George; and
do not want you ever to question any
action OF mine. l am leaving this
money In case some accident befell
me. You never can tell" He took
her hand and firmly pressed 1t down
upon the money. TN half an hour,
sister. I'll be back You did not think
that was going to run away?"
No"
DO you understand now"
Yes"
While he was gone she remained
seated at the table. She made little
pyramids Of the gold. divided the even
dates from the odd. arranged Maltese
crosses and circles and stars
Pity, pity! Well. why should she re
bel against it7 Was It not more than
she had had hitherto? What should
she dor She closed her eyes. She
would trouble her tired brain no more
about the future till they reached
Naples. She would let this one weeb
drift her how It would.
cTo BE CONTINUED
Everybody says, Go up higheri-
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-24

Everybody says. Go up higheri-
to the man who IS getting there.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15
EXPIANATlON,
FA ST TRAIN 10 BE
HERE OVER NIGHT

Southwest, that romantic country now
about to pass into tradition with the
onward stride OF aggressive CONNER
ciaiism and It's irrigation projects,
the Texas Cattle King pleased good
sized audience at the Cambria theater
today. A cowboy band gave It's con-
cert which VIII be REPEATED tonight at
the evening performance and new
vaudeville acts were introduced be-
tween the acts. A thrilling love tale
is intergoyen with comedy and .pathos
an combining 70 make It altrue and
pleasing story and by the elimination
Of the bad man or desperate that
combines to make it true type of
western drama, depicting the land of
the cattle ranges and It's denizens in
way that makes one feel the call
of,the Wild
/ This breezy western drama viii be
shown at popular prices
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For Last big Show" of the
Season at the Robin
son Grand.

Rapid transit reaches laughing
climax in the train that travels 1000
miles night but which has found
time to stay over in Clarlsburg to-
night so that a performance may be
given at the Robinson Grand, which
will be the last big show of the
season. - I'D
This celebrated train, the Excuse
Me" special, is the Pullman car farce
produced by Henry W. Savage at the
Gaistg aheatss In New York many
mbhtlis ago 81 lts has been covering
.2,bOo stage lilites niightly:eser, since.
ITS route tTom Chicago to Reno
and Its passs hgers With their foibIes
and mishaps make every pltniite Of
the journey a cause for uproarious
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CONTINUED on page eighty
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A feature for Wednesday at the
odeon is the two-reel Frank Merrl-
well in Arizona or the Mystery Mine.
1t is one of the number that will be
shown there each week.
The picture tells the story OF the
trials that Frank Merrlwell has to go
through to secure his mine and the
plots and counter plots are shown. In
the gambling and dance hall scenes
are depicted thrilling situations; led
up to by pictorial and dramatic effects
peculiar and interesting to a degree.
Milton Sykes. rich but interruptions
miner, decides to get possession of
the mine and to that end offers his
henchman, Carl Raymond, to follow
Frank and procure the desired pap.
ers, but he is outwitted by Triss
Brashford, the daughter of drunken
miner. The story ends with the dis
comfture of the Williams, Sykes and
Raymond, being caught in the trap of
their own setting and Trlss and Frank
triumph Triss repays Merriwell in
a sweet innocent fashion that is most
satisfying to the young gentleman.
The picture is one that will hold your
attention from start to finish
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takes number Of encores, The com
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Morton and Rosie in a singing and
talking skit have new line of songs
and some talk that is.new and funny.
Mggsie, a French bull, is introduced
and he plays his part to perfection.
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laughter.
The man who has never run for .
train, who has never lost his ticket
Or his temper, who has never got in
he wrong berth, or got a cinder il. his
eye-that man may not find the woes
of the Excuse Ne" passengers ex-
,rutiatingly funny. But If he exists
ae yillfbe captured by the story of the
siopags bride and bridegroom. or by
married pair pining for separa-
Ion. It's their fate to board the same
train and before they reach Reno
6ut that would be telling.
From all reports, the people who
have made tthisi "trip declare 1t is the
tlolliest journey they have ever taken.
This is one occasion when railway
accidents only inspire laughter and
though the train is bound for Reno.
is route lies through the Land of Fun
al the way. All aboard!
The Johnstown Pa, News, says of
the Texas Cattle King Company,
which is. booked at the Robinson
Grand theater on Wednesday, April
l6, as follows:
with its vivid portrayal of the old
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The Law OF self-interest makes
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The Detroit times., 1913-07-16

10 her home In the upper fiat at NJ.
800 Baker-st. al II O'Clock. Monday
night. and found Cornelia missing
from her family group OF four pretty
children. she nearly collapsed
She is estranged from her husband,
Charles Blann. painter. against
whom she fled suit for divorce on
April She has received many mes
sages from friends that her husband
was anxious TO get possession OF Cor
nelia. and of Baby Dorothy. who is
three years old She had cautioned
the two older children, Howard, aged
l6. and Madeline, a sedate little house
keeper OF IA years, 10 keep sharp
watch over the younger children. The
mother is a janitress at the Masonic
Temple. and often works until 10 or
IL o'clock az night. Howard. the man
OF the family. also works al the Ma
sonic Temple, but II Al home, as head
Of the house, in the evening lie met
his mother az the door, Monday night.
with the information that Cornelia
had been missing since noon. Mrs.
Blann was nearly craZed. and rushed
to the homes OF her neighbors and
friends. stopped policemen on their
beats, and tramped the streets In a
vain search for the little girl until 3
o'clock Tuesday morning, when she
collapsed
Meanwhile. Cornelia. who had re-
turned on sunday from weeks out
ing at fresh air camp al Sylvan
Lake. had started for the home Of
Mrs Buntz, No. 347 FOREST west, TO
take Mrs Buntz some green apples
that she had brought in from the
country. for pies Mrs. Buntz had
been kind 10 the Blann family. and
Corneha was returning past favors in
her own way
on the way 70 the house al noon
COrnelia got a glimpse OF her father.
lettering on a corner. She thinks he
saw her, and she turned into a ward,
into an alley. and ran into a candy
store to hide Starting ont again, she
again met her father. and she ran
through yards and alleys 10 the home
OF Frances Coffin, playmate living on
Brooklyn.ave.. near AbbOtt-st From
there she went 20 Mrs. Buntz's home.
found no one in, left the apples on the
porch. and saw her father standing
on the corner near saloon She
The Detroit times., 1913-07-16

made up her mind that a KIDNAPPING
was I'm the making, and she resolved
that she would kldnap herself. II any
body did She fed. by alleys and
yards. far eastward. 90 the home OF
Isabelle Scaulon. another playmate OF
hers, who lives az No. 20 Lacrosse
st
Cornelia FIRST stopped on the way,
az the Masonic Temple. and left word
With the superintendent 10 tell her
mother that she was afraid OF being
kidnapped. and was going TO stay at
tsabelle's home.
The superintendent forgot all about
the message. when be later received
word ~ the serious illness OF a rela-
tive. and Mrs Blann returned 20 her
home without receiving her clever 1T
tie daughters message