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The Springfield herald., 1913-05-02

didnt-then it was up to him to find
the machine was in. and to find 1t in
spite of everything that might exist.
1 boarded q car.
"I never saw y stretch Of path that
was longer than my walk toward the
statue. At every form started-half
believing each was the man sought.
l was not sure Of his face in the dim
light, I was not sure Of his general ap-
peafanee. Every spark Of my intui-
tive powers was at work. had my
chance there to find the man ! sought
and I had TO make good. neared
the statue. A man started forward.
For one brief secppd. something with
in me impelled me. to, rush forward.
Then came a check on my, nerves. Just
in time. He passed under. the light.
At a glance. knew he was not the
man / wanted.
"A vague fear seized me. In spite
of the fact that had put on the cloth
ing of his wife. in spite of the fact
that my face was concealed by veil.
there was the chance that he might
understand, that he might know l was
not the woman he was looking for.
How l prayed for that taxicab! At last
chortling sound came from down
the roadway. I had sheltered myself
in the shadow Of some trees. A glance
outward and l saw the form of man
emerging from the darkness behind
the statue. saw him raise his hand
The taxi came to stop. heard him
give some instructions in a low tone.
1 knew that he was ordering the taxi
driver to take a short spin and then re.
turn.
| my eyes seemed to burn In their
sockets. Just for CLINT of light that
I might see the man on the seat! Just
for a-the machine started slowly.
esw the driver was my man. l rushed
forward. l raised q hand and stopped
the machine. leaped to the door
opened it, beckoned over my shoulder
and hurried in, to plump forgetfully
into the lap of my old friend Tom, the
patrolman.
1.-THE man in the roadway seemed to
hesitate. I leaned forward and called
to him In an excited whisper:
"'For Gods sake. come on! They're
after us!'
He hurried forward and fingered at
the door Of the machine.
"'Did you get it?' he asked.
""The cash? Yes. get in
"'Drive to the Englewood station!
came the terse order. Then, as he
climbed in, he whispered: 'WeIl have
to make a change in here. I've got a
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-02

coin Park. It was enough l hurried
out of the hotel and to detective head
quarters.
"'Captain, 1 said, what have you to
do tonight?'
Nothing he answered. Why"
"I think you're going to have a
prisoner or two to sweat. Is there q
man on the force who can run a taxi
cab?'
Certainly, was the answer, and the
captain grinned at me. What's the
excitementT
Hastily 1 told him of what had
happened. looked at the clock. 1t
was o'clock; two hours in which to
work In Ave minutes a man In khaki
was before me. In two minutes had
told him everything l wanted done,
and in another thirty seconds We were
speeding for the home of the embez-
zler."
"Why there?" interrupted. Miss
Clement laughed.
"You never can wait. can your" she
asked. I'VE were going to the home
of the embezzler simply because had
learned that instead Of only the man
being mixed up in this thing that the
wife had share in 1t too. And
wanted to get her away before there
was any change Of plans.
1--WE neared drug store. I called
to my policeman driver.
"'Right herd will do I said. He
stopped the machine, went inside and
into a telephone booth. Make your
voice a.bit rough told him as he
entered. And don't talk any longer
than you have to. Say that you'll be
In the machine waiting
"I watched him through the Sbig win
dows. saw him run through the
names in the telephone book, select
the one he was after. then call for the
person. There was a short conversa-
ton. He came out Of the booth and
climbed on his seat.
"'Well run around the block a cou-
pie of times he said, and then we'll
go there
"'Did she seem surprisedT I asked.
".Yes. Asked II had the money
with me. / told her did. and that I'd
be in the taxicab, and that Just as
soon as It stopped to run out of the
house and jump in; that we didn't
have much time and there were a
bunch of people watching us. She'll
be on deck
"A few moments later we stopped in
front of good looking apartment.
There was a short wait and then a
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-02
EMERGING DARKNESS STATUE.

| wig In my pocket. I'm going to put It
on. and want your clothes to go with
1t. think l can get past in the sta
ton that way and get the 1920 out.
You go back home then and get into
some other clothes and come on the
next train. You'll have to be real
man for awhile tonight. Marie he
5oked. smiled in the darkness.
CHOW for the change said.
81 drew hurriedly back as Tom Nal.
10y slid forward. Almost before he
knew 1t. James Whitney, thief, was sit
ting next to big policeman and that
big policeman's hands were clamping
hard on his wrists. This time there
was no struggle. There was no chance
for one. Within fifteen minutes Whit
ney was in the police station and the
captain was taking his confession.
But there was one thing he would
not tell-what he had done with the
money. l did not care much, for l be-
lieved I knew. Near the Whitney
apartments was an old carpenter shop
that once had been equipped for cleo
tric lights, and then the wires taken
out hurried to the place. had
made few enquiries Of neighbors and
found that the place had recently been
rented for purposes unknown. laugh.
ed to myself. At last was rounding
out the evidence in a case that had
seemed hopeless to me twelve hours
before. asked some fatdweller for
an axe.
IA what?' he replied in surprise.
"An axe: want to break down
door, showed him my star. He
gave me the best thing he hard-a
long, heavy iron rod. Then. Just to
show that he had the real sporting
blood in him. he went along to break
down the door for me himself A
crashing blow or two and the old door
yielded. l lighted a match as went
inside. Far in one corner, almost coy
cred with dust, shavings and debris
was the old meter box. sprang for
1t, dug away the coverings with my
hands, and excitedly reached inside. A
roll of something touched my hand.
gave a cry and brought 1t forward.
Money. reached again and found
fiat package of bills. And then, re-
gardless of the man with me who stood
open eyed, lighting matches. sat on
the dirty floor and began counting
money. And 1t was not long before
the choking sensation in my throat
had resolved itself into tears that
filed my eyes. Every one of those
bills was silver certificate. There
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Malloy had seen the woman leap from
the machine and start to run away.
Believing 1t was a case of attempted
white slavery or something of the
kind, he had hurried forward. Just in
time to intercept the women. The Of
fcer at the wheel had stopped and
was hurrying back. Mrs. Whitney 8
little attempt at escape had failed and
Malloy decided, as soon as he saw me
still slumbering from the effect of the
blow that had received. that he had
better make little trip to the station
himself
"A few minutes more and we were
at headquarters. At least one of those
concerned in the theft of the 100000
had been captured. But the real pris-
oner was still free.
MAYBE we'd better take you home,
the driver suggested as the desk SER
geant booked the arrested woman. l
turned him pair Of flashing eyes.
"'Send me home? I demanded.
Well. should say not-at least not
when there's chance of catching a
man I've been looking for as long as
I have Jim Whitney. The next thing
on the program is to put Tom Malloy
in the taxi for an anchor. and drive
as hard as you can to point near the
statue Of General Sherman In Lincoln
Park. and there"
Slow minded me! 1 simply had to
break in for question.
But, Miss Clement, all you knew
about the thing was that the telephone
call had come from a place near Lin
coin Park"
A smile OF commiseration was turn
ed on me and 1t lasted as long as the
waiter remained at his task of re-
moving dishes. Then when the field
was clear Of listeners again, Miss Gle
ment allowed the smile to turn into
full grown laugh.
"And you call yourself a-well, I
won't say It," she bantered. Don't
you know that a man who was in the
circumstances Of Jim Whitney wasn't
going to do any more wandering
around the city than he had to? He
telephoned from a place near Lincoln
Park. The nearest statue to that
place is the statue of General Sher-
man. Therefore" She smiled at me
again and waved hand.
Were you right?" l asked. She did
not heed the interruption.
~ told the man at the wheel to get
to the statue as soon as possible and
appear hungry for a fare. II he got
me in the machine, all right. If he
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-02

II they want to swat the Brownie
pitchers this season the opposition
better get stepladder. Just go feet
10h inches Of humanity will assail
the foes.
The Browns have the biggest collec-
tion Of fingers in the major leagues.
Only three men are less than six feet
tall, and they fall short by only one
inch each. But Napier. Hamilton
and Roy Mitchell are the dinky mem
bers, and they are feet II inches
each. All the others go over 72 inches.
Carl Weilman and Jim Adams form
the highest pair in the big leagues.
Carl is 6 feet 5h inches in length,
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-02

door swung open and a woman. heav-
lily yelled. hurried fdfeh. My taxi driv-
er leaped from his seat. opened the
door as she rushed forward. then
closed it behind her as she entered
the taxi. She was excited: could
hear her heavy breathing as she
stepped into the vehicle. In the corner
of the machine she saw my dark form
and stretched forth her hands to me.
"'Jim!' she cried.
There was 4 clicking sound and
even In the darkness something HASH
ed. The woman gave a scream that
sounded even above the whirring of
the machine as she felt the cold steel
of handouts on her wrists. / antici-
pated her question.
"'My name is not Jim. but Alice I
said. You will sec Jim presently. for
he is about to be placed under ar
rest also. Now, sit down there and be
as calm as you can. for want to ask
you some questions
1.-THE answer was a blow that
caught me full in the face. With a
great effort the woman had shot her
manacled hands forward and the steel
had struck me between the eyes. 1t
dazed me, but reached gropingly out
ward, tried to seize her as her lock
ed hands worked clumsily with the
catch of the door. My fingers seemed
nerveless. Great splotches Of red
fared before my eyes. l screamed
Then all grew black.
when / revived, l was still In the
rocking. hurrying taxicab. and vague
ly I wondered what all had happened
and what had become Of the wom-
an who had struck me. became
aware that l was crowded far into a
corner by great form and that some
one was whistling. We passed far
ing street lamp. saw next to me the
hulking shape of my old friend Of the
uniform, Tom Malloy.
81 got hep to somethin' on tn cor
ner.' he said by way OF explanation.
when seen tn door av tn taxi open
an woman Jump out. Then, when
seen thin wrist decorations. knowed
there was q party nv some kind on.
So l Just Joined in. Bless me, slong
as there's a man about. It's quiet lit.
tie dame she is. isn't she?'
This was addressed to the opposite
corner of the taxicab. where the wild
eyed woman sat gritting her teeth.
saw the hands that had felled me
tight and clenched. And was bit
thankful that big hearted. big listed
old Tom Malloy was with me. Gradu-
ally l learned all that had happened
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-02
The Crossed Clue
Copyright. By ". q. chapman.5

was a quick gasp from the other end
of the wire.
"Nix on the names, came quickly.
Now. listen. We've got to beat 1t and
beat 1t tonight. Do you know how to
get the stuf?'
1.-THE money!
"'Yes.'
II felt cold perspiration on my
forehead.
"Jim-' said In a frightened
tone. Tive forgotten.
you've forgotten? shot angrily
into my ears. What do you mean by
Don't be mad with me- begged;
I've had SO much to think about. I've
been SO frightened. I've
"'You weren't frightened yesterday
when called you up
I was. l have been frightened all
along. Only Twelve Just been a bit
braver about warding 1t of than am
tonight. don't know what's the mat
ter-I'm just afraid. that's ALL
"'Well, cut that sort of stun out.
Now. listen. You go to the old shop
~
the stuff there. Then come on and
meet me by the statue at 10 o'clock.
I'll have a taxicab. Go out the way
we talked Of. in case anybody's watch
ing. Understand?
"'Yes.' answered. / heard him
hang up the receiver, and Just as
quickly. I plunged the hook up and
down with all my strength.
"What number was that was talk
ing tor asked Central when she an
swered. There was delay of a few
minutes. and then came the answer.
Hastily scrubbed the number on a
piece of paper and called information.
"What address has No. Blank?' l
asked.
"she consulted her directory and
gave the name Of place near Lin
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-02
PLANK is PITCHING MARVEL
Age Does Not Appear to Slow Up
Crack TwIrIer Of Philadelphia
Athletic Team.

Eddie Plank is one of the veteran
twirlers of the major leagues whose
good left arm seems to Withstand the
ravages of time. Although Eddie is
In his thirty-eighth year. he can
serve up the shoots as well as any of
the box artists who were in Bwad-
ding clothes when he broke into the
game. For dozen years Plank has
been one of the main cogs In Connie
Mack's Athletic machine and has
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-02

was not avyellowback in the bunch.
Out of the $4,000 he had stolen.
thete was less than 5000 left. And that
is all that was exet recovered. for that
is all that existed"
But then.." said as Miss Clement
finished her story. at was something
to catch the embezzler."
YES" she added . bit sadly, yea.
1t was something-brt 1t wasn't the
thirty thousand dollars. wish that
orchestra would start pretty soon.
Have you heard that new song from
The Modern Ever"
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-02
Earl Hamilton, One of Small, Members.

while Jim Is 6 feet 4. No other club
in the league can approach this rec
ord for altitude.
The size of the Browns stan fol-
lows:
Mack AllIson-6 feet inch.
Harold Schwenk-G feet.
Bud Napier-5 feet II inches.
Jim Adams-6 feet inches.
Charles Snyder-5 feet II inches.
Earl Hamilton-5 feet IL inches.
John Stone-6 feet ~ inches.
Carl Weilman-6 feet 51a inches.
George Baumgartner-6 feet "a
inch.
Roy MITCHELL feet IL inches
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-02
RrotherlY Act.

Brockton in the New England league
Is playing the brother act strong. Hav-
ing signed brother Of Joe Wood 1t
now announces that 1t has also added
brother of Buck O'Brien to its pitch
ing staff. The member of the O'Brien
family answers to the name of Pete.
He is nineteen-year-old lad. big and
husky. weighing 100 pounds. and a
right-handed pitcher.
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-02
Not After Record.

Cylde Milan. the speed merchant of
the Senators, who was promised bo-
nus II he stole more bases this year
than he did last, says bo is not going
out to make record. III steal any
time zee an optnhe:'' said Clyde,
but I'm so< going to run wild on the
paths"
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-02

played a big part in winning several
pennants for his club. Last season
he ranked next to the sensational Joe
Wood in the matter of games won
and lost, registering rs Victories and
but six defeats. This season Connie
Mack will place much dependence
upon the veteran who is one of the
most reliable box artists on the dia-
mond.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20
OF STRIKE
DEMANDED BY
TRADES COUNCIL

condemning the methods employed
in dealing with striking miners in Col
orado coal fields and demanding in
yestigation By the United States sem
ate, the Chickasha Trades Council
unanimously adopted the following res
olutions:
Whereas. Conditions now existing in
the states of Colorado and Michigan.
with regard 70 the miners who are on
strike, are such as enc attracting the
attention OF The civilized world. and.
Whereas Murder has been actuasiy
committed IN the name of me law and
the miners and ther families are be-
ing unjustly treated. wherein all their
rights Of constitutional nature have
been and are being denied them. there
iore be it
Resolved. That We condemn the
methods which are bsns employed bg
the Imported thugs ana mine susrda
OF these two mCIuoned states. ia the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20

mining districts in particular. and be it
further
Resolved, That we urgently request
that a ccmmittee OF inyestigaion be
appointed by the United states sen.
ate to thoroughly investigate condi.
tions in the strike zone of those two
states. And be it further
Resolved, That copy q these res
clutions be sent to the press and 10
each Of the congressman and senator's
Of the state Of Oklahoma, and one TO
each Of the governors Of the state Of
Colorado and Michigan and a copy
spread upon the minutes OF this body.
~. r. Miller Presi A. W. Bennett
Secretary.
Another set Of resolutions adopted
by the Trades Council pIeaged assiss
ance TO the pressmen's union Of Okla.
homa city, asserting the right Of work
ers to organize for bettering their con
ditioDs, and after setting forth the fact
that the Oklahoman refuses to deaf
with the union declares that We viii
refuse to purchase or read any news
PAPER which takes a stand against any
labor union afiiiiated with tho Ameri-
caa Federation of Labor"
.s.i..
Express Wants Aos bring resulta
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20

When did tie Nord ~subur5' lrst
find rs way into the language It is
useu in' q receatly discovered four
teenth century ordinance oil the city
Guild Of Carpenters providing that the
members should attend the funeral of
anyone Of the frateruity resident With
IN the city or IN the suburbs" The
natural inference is that even then
L was part Of the everyday talk *
the citizens.-Pall Mall Gazette.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20
silver Wedding Of Pastor sherman.

oIIVeT wedding o. FastoT SHERMAN.
Fifty or more members CT the Bap-
tist church called Unexpectedly at the
home OF Rev ana Mrs Geo W. sher-
man last evening 70 celebrate their
silver wedding IN behaa Of the offi-
GERS and members e Tisnor present
ed to the smiling couple a handsome
silver service. Leonard Bailey IA be-
half Of the .. y. p T., presented a sill
yer tureen and Mrs. A. A. Holmes.
speaking for other members. present.
ed two silver ladies'. Tie occasion
proved a very happy one for an
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20

Children take BallArd's horehound
Syrup Willingly because it tastes nice.
There isn't a better remedy anywhere
for ehildren's coughs, hoarseness and
bronchitis. It's a good medicine and
easy to take. Price 25c. SOC and $l'O0
per Bottle Sold by Owl Drug Store
and Public Drug store.-Adv. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20
Short Stories
Of The Town
maceabess Meet.

Maccabees Meet. N
Yesterday afternoon the Maccabees
held a very successful and enjoyable
meeting, az which four candidates were
initiated. After the regular business
OF the afternoon a delightful luncheon
was served al which Mrs Lottie 0oley
OF Battle Creek. Mich. was the guest
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20

You pay gour employees pretty
eooa vasas.' 'Yesi but I tayss q
system OF lines that bringa uaSssS Of.
it back"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20

Announcement vas made today that
the stores Of chlckasha would remain
open until 10 o'clock every night until
Christmas in order TO accommodate
che late Christmas shoppers. Il haT-
ing been the custom OF the stores TO
remain open on Saturday nights. this
ruling win go into effect Monday night
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20

Our idea Ct a true heroine is a
roman who could talk back, but
ioesn t-Chicago News.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20

FOR RENT Mooern 3-room house,
close in. 5l2 Illinois avenue. Phone
go. i2-20-St
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20

WANTEn-senang Mrs. I. z. Re
neau, drcssmaker. comes well recon-
meaded from Paris. c~as. evening
gowns a specially 1915 Minnesota
avenue. Phone 1882 I2.20.3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20
RAGS WANTED.

Cash paid for clean cotton rags at
Express office.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20

FOR RENTING room house-bun.
galow, close IN, good one, sl0 Phone
i1S. l2-20St
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20

Brother ". c. Blackstone. propric-
tor Of the Aew kozy theater. has kind
ly allowed the members OF his orches.
ira to absent themselves from duty OH
sunday, the zist Inst, IN order that
they may assist the band in the Fox
memorial services This act OF cour-
tesy On Bro Blackstone's part, is sin
cerely appreciated, and WIN be remem-
bored BY The members OF the Musl.
clans union. Executive Board, Local
l52. A +. OF A.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20

r. A. shelton leaves tonight for
Bowie. Texas. where he viii spend
several days With relatives.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20

Kozy today Maurice Costello, Hin
doom Charm.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20

Tuesday afternoon the Leamaa Lit
cray society presented it, regular pro
gram in chapel Numbers Of especial
interest were rendered BY Miss Rosa
chastain and Mrs. A D. Morgan. When
the curtains were drawn unique
postoffice was shown aud as the guests
passed BY the wiadow The courteous
postmaster presented them with gifts.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20

A beautifui box Of gifis. fruits and
candies was presented Friday after
noon 70 Our Uncle Sam by the girls
and teachers No state institution
boasts more faithful employe than
Mr. Whatey. and the gifts were small
tokens OF appreciation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20

Most Of The members Of the faculty
lett Friday evening for their respec
tive homes Among them were Miss
schaiey, who viii spend che holidays
IN Indiana Miss Woodrlng In Nash
VILE Hiss Rouiston in Minnesota. Miss
Stevens Ia Georgia. Mise. Mcneil in
Texas Misses Mccune and Hancock
IN Oklahoma city Miss Garrison and
Miss harshoru fl Enid. Miss Weir in
Edmond, Miss Murry in N Reno and
Miss Rule M Hobart
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20

The Utopia Literary society present
Cd its first open program Monday
night, December u. A large crowd
from the city was il attendance and
the program which was most excellent.
was enioyed By an
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20

2 The college regrets TO lose Misses
Annie ana Murphy shannon. who leave
early in January Tor their new home
in New Mexico.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20
COLLEGE NOTES.


Dr, Eskridge left Friday at noon for
Aitus. where he delivers a lecture be-
fore a body Of teachers there.