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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-07-12

heavily back into the chair with an
inarticulate moan.
This" added Kayton slowly, with a
stern gaze, "this is jury proof of COM
plicity."
The woman looked at him DULY, stol-
idly. for all the suddenness OF his at
tack.
you can't prove Itv' she cried hoarse-
ly. 81 had nothing to do with it--noth-
mgr
ITO prove that" returned Kayton
coldly, you will have to confess who
did It,"
"You can do what you llkeP' she
broke out wildly. II don't carel l
don't carel 1t doesn't matterr
1T matters to an innocent girl!' de-
clared Kayton sternly. Your daugh-
ter's life is ruined unless we can clear
her from this charge"
The woman choked, closed her eyes
and pressed her clinched hands against
her bowed chin. For the first time
tears crept from under her eyelids.
"And yet,"-Kayton spoke with In
finitely gentle reproach-"you refuse
to do anything for her."
She started and threw out her hands
in gesture of entreaty and despair.
81 don't want her to know me! |
don't want to know her" she cried.
'I'm dead as far as she is concerned"
"If you go on the stand as the states
Witness" urged Kayton, "your past
can be absolutely protected. Your
daughter need never know any more
about you than she does today"
"YOu don't need me to clear her"
she protested desperately. "You know
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swung his chair around so as to direct
ly face his visitor.
"Mr. Hurley" he inquired pleasantly.
did you ever try a lawsuitr
Mr.. Hurley started and stammered
slightly as he answered:
'T'm-er-rm an office lawyer"
"Ohr murmured Kayton. He eyed
the lawyer, and the lawyer stirred un-
easily.
"Mr. Hurley,y asked the detective
quietly, "when did 1t first occur to you
that Mr.. Argyle was out OF his mindT"
Mr.. Hurley raised his eyes and met
the detectives squarely.
II don't get you" he said slowly.
"You WILL" was the grim assurance.
"You surely didn't think you'd interest
man In his positlon--a millionaire
in scheme for promoting counterfeit
ing If he was in his right mind"
Mr.. Hurley was silent for moment,
but he no longer looked disconnected.
He knew now why he had been
brought to Kayton's office. He gripped
himself to fight for his life.
"Any business affairs that Mr.. Argyle
intrusted to me were private and con-
tidential," he said, very deliberately.
II can't discuss them. Mr.. Kayton.
you forget that am q lawyer"
"I don't forget It'll don't believe It,"
retorted Kayton.
Mr.. Hurley achieved an excellent ap-
pearance OF righteous anger suppressed.
"What do you meanS" he demanded.
Kayton handed him the last page Of
the fake confession.
'Do you know that signatureT he
Inquired. With a hand that trembled
not the slightest the lawyer adjusted
his eyeglasses and studied the docu-
ment.
"As you saw In the morning papers"
continued Kayton grimly, before you
packed your bag, we arrested your
friends last night and conhscated all
their counterfeit money--all except the
500 bill that had been left with Mr..
Argyle. advised Mrs. Martin to do
what she could for herself by making
complete statement Of the facts as
she knew them, and you'll be sorry to
hear that her confession Of what oc-
Cured between you and Mr.. Argyle In
the library that night charges you with
murder"
As If he had paid but scant attention
to Kayton's words, the lawyer tossed
the paper back on to the desk.
ITS lier he said coolly. That's
all fake-tO protect herself"
''Then you mean to say that Mrs.
Martin was responsible for the death
Of Mr.. Argyley" demanded Kayton
swiftly.
"That's exactly what mean to say
returned Mr. Hurley. 81 had no con-
nection with these people whatever.
except professionally for Mr.. Argyle.
| was retained by him he hesitated.
For what purposes" demanded Kay
ton.
For a perfectly legitimate purpose =
replied the lawyer. This woman
thought she had claim on Mr.. Ar
gyle--she was trying to get money
"Claim?" interrupted Kayton. "What
sort Of claim?"
81 don't know"
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: started before-but this time II had
fulfilled its errand. 1t was concealed
In the folds Of Mrs. Martins skirt.
''What do you mean?" he growled.
Hes in love with her"
Her finger pointed to the scene across
the room and Kayton WINGED as II the
hand had thrown a spear at him.
whatever you do to met cried the
woman triumphantly. you'll do to her!
She's my daughter and I'll claim herr
Kayton's eyelids narrowed, and he
gritted his teeth.
you're a rotten pair" he said
slowly.
But the woman was all but hyster-
ical.
"I've got her out Of my life until
now-and you brought her into it," she
cried. "From now on she'll get what
l getr'
You can't drag her so low that I
won't drag her backw declared Kay
ton in tense voice. "She's accused of
this murder, and the only way | can
clear her is by showing you up"
At the word Kreisler's right hand
darted up. Kayton's lip curled, and he
tossed his revolver across the floor. He
was brave man, like Kreiser.
"Go ahead" he exclaimed contemptu-
ously, walking almost up to the muz-
zle of the revolver that was held in a
hand as steady as the cool mind behind
it. "Shoot and she'll hang for itg' He
pointed to the woman that still clung
to Kreisler's left arm. "And my boys
will kill you and your gang like rats in
trap! The house Is surrounded.
There's a dictograph in that window.
My men hear every word we say.
have only to speak an order to have It
obeyed. The moment you threatened to
kill me they started to raid the house
AS If in instant proof Of his words.
even while the white crease in Kreis-
ler's fOrefnger showed the pressure on
the trigger, the buzzer above the door
way buried out its warning.
Slowly the finger relaxed, and the arm
came down to his side. His eyes turned
to the woman's face with an express
sion that in its very calmness struck
despair and agony to her soul.
at has come" he said simply.
"Put up your hands," snapped Kay
ton. Kreisler glanced at him indlffer-
emily and found himself facing the
steel circle Of the muzzle Of second
revolver. Then his eyes came back to
the woman. His look at Kayton and
| the revolver was no more than that we
give stranger on the street.
Put up your handsw repeated Kay.
ton warningly.
The German, ignoring him, kissed the
woman's dank forehead. gently olsen
gagged his arm and. leaving her stand
ing rigid with eyes closed, turned his
back on KaytOn and walked slowly to
the door, Here he suddenly threw up
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-07-12
CHAPTER XIV.
Tho Case Is Cleaned Up.

KYAYToN laughed-a short un-
WA pleasant laugh-and stepped
A quickly to the nnteroom door
Mrs Martin" he called. 'I'n
have to trouble you to come in here
again"
In obedience to the summons the
woman slowly entered the office and
paused when she saw Hurley. Before
they could more than exchange
glances Kayton said abruptly;
Mrs. Martin. Mr. Hurley has just
sald that you murdered Mr.. Argyle in
an attempt to obtain money from him"
What" she gasped, and Hurley
WINGED for the first time before her
blazing eyes. "You, you!" Then she
pointed her finger at him and turned
to Kayton.
"It's lie" she said with quiet in
tensity. "He killed him"
81 believe you" exclaimed Kayton.
with a grim heartiness and passing
gleam Of triumph In his gray eyes.
But Mr.. Hurley was not beaten yet
"Mr. Kayton." he said contemptu-
ously, there's nothing whatever to
connect me with the murder, and you
know IT,"
"Oh, yes, there lsv' Kayton contra
dicted him and there was new and
nasty ring in his voice. "rhere are
several things. You came to my Of
tice to ask about that IN. NJ personal
and then Immediately tipped Off Mrs.
Martin"
"All in my professional capacity" de-
clared the lawyer doggedly,
"As n counterfelter?" inquired Kay
ton, with light scorn.
"As lawyer
Kayton leaned toward him and his
eyes snapped
ut was as lawyer. then, that you
advised Krelsler last night to cease the
practice Of his profession until condi-
tons were safer-for counterfeiting2"
The last vestIge Of color left the
mans face, aud Kayton could see that
his forehead was moist
81 don't recollect having given any
such advice" he declared. He tried to
maintain the contemptuous note, but
there was Il sudden hoarseness that he
could not control.
81 was afraid you wouldn't" said
Kayton grimly. picking up the sheaf OF
/ typewriter dIctograph notes. That's
why ! reminded you He glanced at
one OF the pages ut was as a law
yer, suppose, that you exclaimed.
This is a plantr when you heard that
! had put Miss Mazuret.i In the house?
: As lawyer, you laughed and said, so
he's using us to throw the real Grim.
lnals OF their guardg As a lawyer.
you concealed from me that Mrs. MAJ
tin had a claim on Mr.. Argyle. As a
lawyer. you persuaded her to 20 to Mr..
Argyle the night Of his death to use
her influence fov vour own nurposesr'
Continued on page l2.)
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that if you do what is right py assist
ing the law that fact will be taken
into consideration by the prosecuting
officers l may be able to assist you
there but in return you must do some
thing for me-"
He paused and waited.
"What?" asked the woman, almost
lnaudibly.
He leaned toward her and in a low,
steady voice:
81 want to know who killed James
Argyle,'
The woman sprang to her feet with
half smothered shrek and faced him
with wildly staring eyes.
why do you ask. me thatY" she
cried. ~ don't know! don't knowg'
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SYNOPSIS

mes Argyle, wealthy and eccentric, is
M shot dead in the library of his New
4 home His only son, Bruce, an art
and his ward, Miss Mary Mazuret,
suspected
lcbe Kayton, a detective OF repute, Is
bd in. He is given carte blanche as to
Dnse and told to run down the muir
4. The library where Mr.. Argyle was
Is opened,
Ryton and his assistant, Manning. ar
4, al the Argyle mansion. They ques-
Finley, the butler and search for
er prints in the hope Of finding a clew.
10 detectives find a woman's finger
ts on the library table, Mrs. Wyatt,
Mazuret's companion, tells Kayton
the girls mother was Mrs. Nellie
In Of San Francisco.
hyton learns from the servants that
a Mazuret was awake and about at
time the crime must have been COM
sed. In the dead mans desk he finds
unusually fine counterfeit 500 bill.
uce Argyle comes in. He tells Kay
OF the events OF the evening before
murder. Reluctantly he admits see
some one In the upper hall on the
hui night Miss Mazuret. pale and
b, enters
Is Mazlret unwillingly tells Kayton
she had heard angry voices late that
M and had thought that Bruce and his
er were quarreling. She admits that
&knew OF the will being In her favor.
yton telephones Chief wilkie Of the
led States secret service about the
terous counterfeit Later he inserts
Make" advertisement In one Of the
spapers in the hope Of locating Nellie
ish
,lrley calls on Kayton in his office and
Hires about the fake" advertisement.
is told 1t concerns a large legacy for
Marsh. A telegram from San Fran
ID informs Kayton that Nellie Marsh
been In prison with her husband,
Kreisler, the head Of band Of coun-
eiters
7 IS, Marsh answers the fake" adver-
nent In person. She Is known as Mrs.
HIN, she tells Kayton, and keeps fur
led rooms, He secures a record Of her
Nh prints and then arranges with her
''hke Miss Mazu5pt as a roomer.
ss Mazuret y told that Mrs. Martins
yer prints are Identical with those on
library table. With some apprehen-
y the girl goes with her, Kayton and
assistant so to the Martin house the
y night Before the counterfeiters re-
they install dictograph. Then
ton goes to Miss Mazuret's room.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-07-12
CHAPTER XIII.
"This house is watohsdl"

ms mouse Is Watoned!
N HE entrance of the two weaker
members of the confederacy
was somewhat tumultuous,
Gage burst into the room chat
ng incoherently like a monkey. He
followed by a thick set, coarse
,hg man, very much the worse for
Nenwtch village whisky.
'irs Martin and Kreisler eyed them
4 y, unmoyed until Gage managed
Nputter out:
fhis house is watchedw
friedrich" gasped Mrs. Martin. At
word her constant fears became
Piled prophesies Of evil. But Kreis-
pale gray face remained calm.
onsense" he said doubtlngly.
Pge. without waiting for comments,
n feyerishly opening secret caches
packing his belongings in a suit
y Skidd lurched forward against
table and brought down his fist
a crash that spattered acid about.
2on't you" he demanded, drunken
well, do you believe I'm drunk 2"
Germans disgusted growl was
Z eient answer.
-
gell,' went on Skidd, they didn't
& me so drunk l couldn't keep my
on them"
dropped into a chair, grumbling
lntly' Mrs. Martin approached
tremulously.
nat is It? What has happened?"
lome ones on to us" snapped Gage
Pout turning his head. Skidd wav-
us hand for silence and told his
~ with the exaggerated impressive
OF the Importantly drunk. But 1t
none the less alarming.
wise young guy tried to warm
me IN saloon" he said, while
ls'er and the woman listened close
ana couldn't get him drunk.
Delleve me, there's something do
when can't get man drunk.
nd there's n new newsboy over on
corner, That's dern funny. now,
4 It" Without the slightest hurry
IMPRESSION Of alarm Kreisler began
Nng his things away in their hid
Places And Skldd, proud OF the
reSslon he had made. continued.
IND what | want to know is, Are
aiter US or are they after that
SKIRT you've got in here? who is
4 ne demanded. glarlng at Mrs.
un' What's she wanted forr
ueS all right. Skldd," Mrs. Martin
,Ieu MN, watching Kreisler at his
ana silent work. shes not
l,ed Tor anything. ! know all about
'e,l' what's she $3.50 mysteri.
ahout herself for?" demanded
u, What do you want to keep
smut up In that room for all the
! may be drunk. but amt 80
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"Ihls " Jury PROOF OF oomplioityT ne
said.
she didn't do 1t. You know it was
some one else. Why don't you find
him yourself-without me? Leave me
alone! Leave me out Of lei"
KaytOn's figure and his expression
relaxed, He nodded In the friendliest
fashion.
"You needn't say any more, Mrs.
Martin" he assured her quietly.
"What do you mean by that?" she
demanded, with new dread.
you have told me what | wanted
to know" replied Kayton.
"How-what?"
"You have told me 1t was not DR..
Kreisler." he answered to the un-
spoken question. you wouldn't risk
going to the electric chair to protect a
dead manT'
You can't frlghten me with thatF'
She whirled upon him furlously. II
had nothing to do with 1t, and you
know 1t! You know who did it! You
want me to make a confession to hang
him with, and | won't do 1t! I won't
do It'll"
Kayton opened the door OF an ante
room as the telephone buzz sounded,
''Wait here a llttle," he said gently.
II may need you presently, even II
you are unwilling to help me-"
Manager Leischmann on the tele.
phone announced some important ar
rivals In the outer ofIice-Mr. Hurley,
Miss Mazuret and Bruce, Mrs Wyatt
and Miss Thompson. The last party
was the first received, and after hap
by reunion and much excited explana-
ton Kayton bundled them into one Of
the consultation rooms that opened of
his sanctum. obtained few neces-
saries from Manning, who was in the
outer office, and then he was ready
for the lawyer.
AS for that worthy, he did not enter
with his wonted manner Of pushing
everything out Of the way. He was
almost reluctant and his eyes were
troubled. KaytOn apparently noticed
nothing OF this, and his greeting was
as cordial as ever.
"Well, I'm very busy this morning
Mr., Kayton," he replied, in response
to the detectives inquiry as to how he
did. But ! wanted to obllge you
What was the clew?" he inquired.
He did not settle himself comforta
bly, in a chair and light a cigar. HC
remained standing above the desk.
Kayton was busy with his papers
some Of which partly concealed thu
metal contents Of little pasteboart
box.
IT'S a little better than a clew," b.
replied at last cheerfully, looking up
II think we've got the man that killed
Argyle"
Mr.. Hurley was paler than usual
and any one looking for signs woult
have noticed that more Of the scan
color left his face.
"Well, WELL" he began slowly.
"Slt down" interrupted Kayton witt
hospltable wave OF his hand towarC
the chair where Mrs. Martin had sat
But Mr Hurley did not lmmediateI!
avail himself Of the offer His lips hat
gone dry, and he moistened them be
fore he asked:
"Ah! Who is ~ Who is itT
"sIt down and I'll tell you" repliet
Kayton lightly. The lawyer SLOWLY
sank into the chair, never taking BIZ
ewes or Kavton's face. Tha latte
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one hand, not both hands; there was a
sharp report-and Friedrich Kreisler
had accepted defeat in his warfare with
society.
With low moan the woman threw
herself across his lIfeless body just as
Manning, followed by the other mem
bers Of Kayton's force, burst into the
room. KaytOn bent over the still in
sensible girl for an instant Then he
turned to his assistant.
"JOe, call cab"
New-York tribune., 1913-07-20
MANCHESTER,

Manchester-in-the-M Mountains. VI, July
19-During the fourteenth annual COM
petition for the Taconic cup al Ekwanok
Country Club during the last four days
interest ceEtered in the playing Of Fred
Hcrresnon. c. H. Gardner and III. *.
Kerr, and the galleries were large and
enthusiastic. During the morning start
ing hours and the carly afternoon the
first tee, with It's numerous benches. was
gay with ladies and the gentlemen who
were not participants. There were four
teen handsome prizes in addition 10 the
chief trophy. Among those from New
York who were contestants. aside from
the three starters already mentioned,
were w. W. Taylor James L. Taylor
Clark Burnham. 3. s. Eottome. George
Orvis, w. a. Barber Paul Waterman, IT,.
A. Goode Il. +. Mcqueen, r.. NJ Lewis,
j. w Allen and II. NJ. Edgar When
the gallery came in from the final match
this afternoon all had a jolly time in the
club parlors. where Mrs. H. G. Young,
Mrs ]. B. DeCoursey and Mrs. George
Orvis served tea from 1 until 6.
AS usual. the week closed with dancing
in the Equinox dancing parlor with
music by the hotel orchestra. Owing TO
the enthusiasm shown for dancing by
those OF mature years a class WAS
formed for them. Forty-four, mostly
from the cottages, attended the first
gathering at the Seminary Gymnasium.
During the remainder Of the season
until Labor Day every day is a busy
one al Ekwanok. From sixty TO 100 golf
ers are out daily. morning and after
noon. The only competition of the week
will be the Arthur Taylor memorial cup
event Of next Saturday.
Mrs W. G. knight entertained al tea
in honor OF Mrs. VI. L. Fearey on Mon
day. Those present included Mrs. Charles
lsham. Mrs. L. S Isham, Mrs. II. NJ.
sill. Mrs. J. b. DeCoursey and Mrs.
George Oryis.
Among those entertaining at the Equi-
noX House at dinner recently were Mrs
V. G. Brown, Mrs. G. S. Francis Mrs.
Gecr and Mrs Orvis.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. G.. Carman. Of New
New-York tribune., 1913-07-20
FAR ROCKAWAY,

Far Rockaway. Long Island, July l9.-
With the closing of the six days parada
OF Olympia Lodge. i. aud a. NJ. on
Wednesday evening, summer colonists and
hotel patrons We're given another treat I'm
the form OF country fair and circus,
which was held on the grounds surround
ing the parochlal school and was given
FOR the beneht OF the Church of St Mary
Star OF :hc Sea. The fair opened on
Thursday evening and will close tonight;
during its run thousands OF persons have
visited it.
On Wednesday evening cuchrc was
given at the La Grange Seminole, in which
"a large number participated, and the play
was followed by dancing. on the saue
evening an entertainment and dance was
held at the Savoy, which was very inter
estinB
Next Wednesday afternoon bridge
whist will be given at the New Ostend
Hotel for the benefit of the Widowed
Mothers Association OF New York. Many
tickets have been sold for the event and
there will be a large number OF pretty
prizes for the lucky players.
For the beneat OF tuberculous persons
New-York tribune., 1913-07-20
EENWlCH.

Greenwich. Conn. July l9.-Thc Friday
night dinner dances at Edgcwood Inn
clubhouse continue to draw large num-
bors Of visitors from the cottage colony
and the surrounding country, az we'll a.
from among the inn visitors. Among
those entertaining dinner parties on this
evening were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles -.
Van Nostrand. Mr. and Mrs Graham IS.
Nellen. Mr. and Mrs. L. /. Danforth, Mr..
and Mrs ID. Adams Calhoun, Mr.. and
Mrs {. g. Chapman, Mr.. and Mrs d. H..
Morris Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harding
Davis. Mr. and Mrs L. Barker. Mr.. and
Mrs. r. \. C. Smith and Mr.. and Mrs
clifford b. Harmon
The great social event OF the coming
week will be the kermcss and pageant
which Is 10 take place in tho Hayemeyer
Auditorium the evenings OF July y, q, -
and the afternoon OF the 18th. Many
society pooplc In New York and Green
wIch arc 20 take the leading roles, the
entertainment being under the direction
OF Mrs. George Wharton Edwards. WIFE
Of tho artist and author Miss Lila Stew
ant. who successfully directed a klrmcss
here four wears ago. and has given similar
affairs In various parts Of the United
states. Is the originator OF the dances
and pageant This event is one Of the
most ambitious entertainments that Miss
Stewart has ever arranged.
Mrs. George A. Helmo entertained at a
bridge party Tuesday afternoon at her
handsome home. The knc In Belle
Haven. There were seven tar.-T zach
table having a prize. the prizes CO =
jcwcled flashlights. At the close OF tint
games tea and refreshments were served
Mrs. Helmc was assisted in receiving by
her daughter. Mrs 'Adgar j. Marston, %
Port Chester.
Commodore Charles 7. wills entertained
at dinner party at the Indian Harbor
Yacht club Tuesday evening, and after
ward took his guests for q trip up the
Sound In his, yacht, the Buffalo
Mrs. L.. B. Close has returned 10 her
summer home here. The Boulders. with
her little daughter. Adelaide, who recent
Iy underwent an operation I'm St Luke 4
Hospital. in New York.
New-York tribune., 1913-07-20
ROCKAWAY BEACH
New York Visitors Crowd
Places of Amusement.

Rockaway Beach, Long Island, July 10
Thousands of visitors came down from
the city each day during the last week.
and the avenues. especially I'm the amuse-
ment centre at Seaside. and the board
walk were crowded with people all day
long and until late at night Hotels and
boarding houses are well filled. and the
season is now under way ana the summer
colonlsts are all settled In their cottages.
A movement IL under way for Il week s
carnival 10 be held the latter part Of
August. II is proposed TO have a baby
parade on the boardwalk, aquatic events
and races on Jamaica Bay, a Mardi Gras,
parade and confetti battles, automobile
parade and fireworks displays. II IL pro-
posed To make the carnival an annual
event and business men are deeply inter
ested I'm the movement
The Misses Lillian Mcclure. May Keat-
Ing, Minnie De Kason. Margaret o'Leary,
Mary Murphy. Grace Butler and May
Hemingway, teachers in the public schools
New-York tribune., 1913-07-20
NEW LONDON.

New London. Conn, July l9.-The most
important event OF the early part OF the
week was the chlldren's luncheon, which
Mr.. Saxton gives annually 20 the small
guests Of the Griswold and Eastern Point
cottages. The luncheon was held at I'D
o'clock on Tuesday in the shade parlor
OF the hotel. Covers were laid for thirty
seven, and at each plate was the place
card Of each small guest and whole
platoon OF fantastic toys and souvenirs
Mr.. saxton. very stunning In white
pongee sat at the head Of the fairyhke
feast and played the part OF the senisi
host Rudolf Jacobss orchestra played d
programme composed OF the chlldrens
favorite selections.
Golf at Eastern Point has received 4
new impetus since the Griswold INKS
have begun 20 near completion TINS isS'
week best selected nine hole golf tour
nament was held. Mss Adelaide broin'
lev. OF the New Haven Country CIuo'
won the first ladies' prize, while w. n.