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The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-14
SYNOPSIS.

Congressman Standish and the Woman.
pelleving themselves In love. spend a
Eridl week as man and wife in a hotel
IN northern New York under assumed
names. The Woman awaken 10 the fact
mat she does not love Standish and calls
their engagement off. Standish protests
nndying devotion. Wanda Kelly, tele-
phone girl at the Hotel Keswick. Wash
snSton, Is loved by Tom Blake. son OF the
political BOSS of the house. He proposes
marriage and is refused. She gives as
one or her reasons her determination TO
gel, revenge on Jim Blake for running her
tather. Congressman Frank f. Kelly.
congressman Standish, turned insurgent.
Is hghting the Mullins bill a measure in
the interests Of the railroads. The ma
chine Is seeking means to discredit Stand
iSh IN the hope of pushing the bill
through. Robertson, son-in-law of Jim
Blake. and the latter's candidate for
speaker of the house. tries to win Stand
INTO his past. Jim Blake finds out about
She episode Of five years back at the
northern New York hotel. He secures all
the 1acts except the name of the Woman
ahd proposes TO use the story as a club
20 force Standish to allow the Mullins bill
TO pass. Jim Blake lays a trap to secure
the name of the Woman. He tells Miss
kelly that he Is going to nave a talk with
standish. and that at its conclusion the
latter Will call up a number on the tele-
vail the "DtildI. ne DileIS
Miss Kelly 500 for that number. At the
conclusion Of the interview with Blake.
Standish gets a New York wire and calls
Plaza 1901. A few minutes later Robert
son tells Miss Kelly to call Plaza 1901 and
get his wife or one of the servants on the
phone. Miss Kelly refuses to give Jim
Bake the number called by Standish.
Blake has a story Of the Standish episode
prepared ready to send out as soon as the
Woman's name Is learned. Blake's daugh-
ter Grace arrives with her husband. Gov
ernor Robertson. Miss Kelly calls on
Grace to warn her that her good name Is
threatened by impending exposure Of
Standish and Is insulted for her pains.
grace appeals to Standish to give up the
night In order to protect her name. He
refuses. Grace sends for Miss Kelly.
apologies for her rudeness and begs
Wanda's assistance. Wanda declares she
VIII never betray the Woman. The ma
chine attempts again to force Standish
out OF the fight. without success. Blake
calls up the Associated Press to order the
publication Of the story. but Is cut off and
communication Is restored too late to get
the story into the morning papers. Rob-
ertson attempts to force Miss Kelly to
reveal the Woman's name.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-14
CHAPTER XIX.
Represented by Counsel.

Represented Ivy SounaSt.
The outer door opened with Jack.in.
the-box suddenness and Tom Blake
was in the cleared space where Wanda
stood at bay.
whats the matter?" he demanded
of her eagerly. "The clerk Just told
me they'd sent for you to come up
here. was afraid 1t was about that
wretched number. So l came"
You're a mind reader" she sneered,
nevertheless looking up at him with a
gratitude very like alteration. They've
lost the chance to harm one woman.
They're taking out the grudge on an
other"
$50 1t was about the NUMBER"
1T was. But 1t isn't. It's about my
going to jail"
What"
"For breaking the connection a
while ago when they were sending or
ders over the wire about the Standish
story They've flashed Section GAL on
me. Jail or fine. I'm to get BOTH"
You'll get neither" roared Tom.
you're a fine line of men, all Of you,
to bully and browbeat n poor kid of
. girl. Well, you've done all Of it you're
going to. I'm here now. And I'll"
"Oh, Tom" grunted Jim Blake In
tired disgust. you're worse than a
collie pup with feas. Keep out of
this"
Miss Kelly" formally asked Tom,
"may l act as your COUNSEL"
you bet you cant" was the girls
fervid response.
"Since you insist on interfering,
Tom" said Robertson, II consent to
recognize you as counsel for Miss
Kelly. You are a lawyer and you know
I'VE can do what your father has said
we can We can legally send Miss
Kelly to prison as an operator who
has violated the law. She has admit.
ted her guilt in the presence of wit.
nesses-"
Lord! Why didn't I get here soon.
err"
81 have, technically, a perfect case.
Now, as her counsel, do you want this
matter settled privately, here and
now? Or do you prefer a formal
charge and a public trial?'
"You can't force the situation like
this" cried Tom. TITS conspiracy"
els III retorted Mark coolly. Very
good. Since you choose to take that
tome, we will simply call your blur BY
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-14
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.aileoliuS ueT. NcllSdu, gu anu get q
plain-clOthes man. Tell the captain
it's for Jim Blake. Bring the man back
with you and have him within call"
We're kind OF up against 1t, aren't
we, Tom%' whispered Wanda as Nell
gan departed on his mission.
Miss Kelly" said Robertson. eying
the girl sharply. Il have conducted
many cases, but | confess this puzzles
me There is something in it | cannot
understand. We offer you the alterna-
tive of prison-Mr. Blake has offered
you money. And still you refuse us.
There's some strong personal motive
that makes you oppose use. Is-?"
"Oh, I've got motive enough in OPP
posing the machine. if it comes to
that" interrupted Wanda. "ln the
first place. my father was Frank E.
Kelly"
Marks face stiffened with surprise.
Gregg and Van Dyke glanced at each
other, half-awed. Jim Blake alone
gave nj sign of disturbance. CHANGING
amusedly at Wanda from between his
slitted eyes, he drawled:
Frank E. Kelly. hey? So you're try
ing to get back at me, young woman"
Put 1t that way II you like" re-
turned Wanda hercely. But there is
more than that. I'm against you and
all the dirty machine in every way.
Why? Because I've got the bad luck
to be n Of the people. I'm"
The telephone tangled into the rush
of her talk. Jim Blake picked up the
instrument.
Hello" he queried, that you,
Burns? Instructions, hey? l gave
EN-. Keep Winthrop talking till he
drops, then get Mullins recognized and
let him talk all night If he can; or till
I'm ready to break in. Delay-that's
the idea-delay! Hold the floor and
delay. What? Oh. in a little while
now, I guess. Don't worry"
Miss Kelly" said Mark, you still
refuse to answer my questions"
Il refuse everything" exulted Wan
da. "You and the machine are licked
to a standstill. And / helped to do 1t.
That's easy worth a good whole year
in JAIL"
Your motives for working against
u.s." he insisted. ~ mean, are YOU
shielding %anyone"
"Of course | am. I'm shielding the
Woman you're after"
DO you know who she is?"
NO"
"Gregg,' ordered Robertson, turning
to the highlY.entertainad -Kaaaana urill
you go and get standish? Ask him to
come here"
"All right" ~ruefully assented Gregg,
making sadly for the outer door.
Don't try to stick it out, GIRL" ex-
horted Blake. "You can't afford to get
square with me at this price"
Cant l? Wait and see."
do you know Standish, personal
ly?" called Mark.
mo, l don't"
"You want him to win, then, Just for
political reasons"
That's It,"
III any other mar than Standish
were fighting the organization. you
would act as you are now?"
"Yes," said Wanda, thankful to feel
her feet planted once more on solid
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-14

"YouW Do That to a phone orI, Just
Because She Tries to Be Decent"
ground, and breathing the nore easily
for the safer turn the questions were
taking.
And" continued Mark, III any 9th.
Ell woman were in DANCE you would
still oppose US in this wa?
YES"
Then cried Mark in quick triumph,
you do know who shels!"
T--no-1 didn't sayso!" murmured
Wanda, wholly at a los.
"You didn't meanto say So" cor.
rected Mark; "but WI admitted it."
Il didn't! | didn!" confusedly re-
iterated Wanda.
The long strain sas telling on her.
Her wits, usually > agile, now moved
with palpable effet. The quick brain
felt like hot lead Yet she ralliel her
fagged-out forces YEARLY repeating:
81 didn't"
Miss Kelly, urged Mark. your
name won't apear In this. No one
need know 1t as you who put us on
the track"
! "T-wont-1Hl"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-14
W Know this Woman's name" he

declared '"''" y naihe' ne
the mastery that vibrated
Cd MS voice and look, she fal,er-
bo. enough no conscious volitiou of
Yes"
v.. ,ou know the name" pursued
VI still gripping his wife's brain bv
.Ae magnetism that was almos, hvn-
uSs power. We still have time to
use 1t. Tell it to me-"
No-no," she murmured d,str,c+-
wy Il cant. | won't. l."
trace" and now the iron glinted
aiore openly through the velvet sheath.
ms' do you mean to say you are 20.
as 10 let US face ruin when one word
from you would"
tell you, can't can't"
MARX shifted his attack with unex-
pected swiftness.
Mr.. Standish is willing" said he,
" see this girl here terribly punish.
ca tor protecting the guilty Woman.
Are you?"
No. no. But"
Mrs. Robe"tson!" broke in Wanda,
nrst OF all to detect the note of weak
0H'ns IN Grace's voice. Don't tell.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-14

rier break down; but I advise you e
clear the room before you let hel
speak. Three people here already
know the name. advise you to keel
the number as small as possible"
That is our affair, not yours" re.
torted Mark. She shall tell us all. In
side of a few hours the whole country
is going to know that name"
Mark" begged Grace, 'let me tell
it to you alone."
No" refused the husband. It's toe
ate TO- to spare any ones feelings
And witnesses are necessary in an at.
fair like this. 1t concerns US all. And
We must nov quickly"
Mr.. %Standish." he went on with a
savage Joy that rent away the last
remnant Of the velvet from the iron
beneath. It's been a long fight. But
you couldn't beat the organization.
You've been bowling for a fight to q
finish. This is the finish"
1T Is the 1nish." agreed Standish.
his deep voice infinitely sad. And
l am sorry for 1t. | don't think you
need me here any longer, gentlemen.
And | will barely have time to reach
the capitol before the bill comes to
a vote. Good night"
He looked furtively at Grace. But
she was staring blankly ahead Of her
with eyes that saw nothing.
Good night" he repeated. 81 would
have spared you. Robertson. But you
would have It,"
And he vas gone. His words had
fallen on deaf ears. The men we're
leaning forward eagerly to catch
Grace's first syllable.
And now" Mark demanded, as his
wife still %hesitated. who is she,
Grace"
Blake had forestalled her answer.
He crossed the room to the telephone
I'VE win" he vas chuckling. It's
a way we've got. Hells full of losers.
And I'm still loss.proof."
What are you going to do" Queried
Van Dyke, who had dropped back in
his chair a few moments earlier, tax.
ing no longer even a passive part 10
the scene
I'm going to phone Gregg to let the
house know the whole story; names.
dates and all. By the time l get on
the wire Grace will have told"
Hold on, Jim," objected Van Dyke.
"Not yet"
Not YETI" What dye mean? Why
not? We're almost against the re pes
over there at the capitol. This is our
last punch and it's going to be- a
knockout"
Wait. JIM" begged Van Dyke.
Wait till you hear the name"
We've got the name. Grace is 60
ing to tell U.s."
You've got it, yes. But you can't
use 1t, jim"
Blake. telephone instrument in hand,
passed to glare down in angry amaze
ment at the s%aturnine lawyer who so
calmly opposed him In the hour OF
victory.
why in b.azes can't we use it?" he
clustered. Are O Weakening?"
He took the receiver from the hook
But Van Dyke. with a peremptory ges
ture, halted him.
Wait, l say" ordered the lawyer.
Michigan, 90 downstairs and get rid
of that officer. And don't come back
Go with him, Tom." whispered
Wanda. For my sake. You don't
want to hear the name"
You're right" assented Tom, fol
lowing in Neligan's wake. Its none
Of my business. Now that you ar,
safe"
The door closed behind the two de
parting men.
Come. Grace; prompted Mark
Who Is she?"
Grace's lips paled. But they wer,
dry and cracked. Her tongue woul(
not stir.
(TO RE CONTINUED,
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-14

Don't tel! Keep your nerve. It's all
right. Never you mind what they
threaten to do to me. Don't give her
sway!"
Shut up" roared Neligan.
Marks eyes had never for an in.
slant left his wife's face. At the hor-
ror that now deepened in it he saw
what his next and browning move
must be-.
*eNeligan." he ordered, take this
phone girl downstairs and turn her
over to the officer who is waiting. Van.
Dyke will be around at the station.
house in a few minutes to make the
charge. And he'll see that she is held
in bail too heavy for her friends to
pay"
"Neligan!" yelled Tom, springing in
in front of the giant henchman as the
latter moved toward Wanda. III you
put a finger on her I'll"
MOI" walled Grace In the same
breath. you shan't arrest her. Mark.
l can't bear it! l."
You'll tell?" asked Mark, exultant
at the success Of his ruse.
w-yes!"
Pardon me. Robertson" interviewed
stsndish, as he saw Grace's last bar
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-14
REJ0INDER THAT WAS BITING
New Member Of Congress Proved Him.
self Master Of the Art Of
Verbal Playing.

Silver Alec Falconer-that's what
they call him out in the state OF Wash.
lngton. though his honest.to.goodness
name, as given in the Congressional
directory, is J. A. Falconer-landed
lnto a debate In the house the other
Gay all spraddled out, mad and fight
Ing, even though this is his first term.
MI. Hefin Of Alabama, the wit and
story teller Of the house, had said
some unkind things about the suffra-
sists, as Is his wont. He had suggested
mat all males who believe in woman
suffrage ought to be attired in skirts.
NOW, Mr.. Falconer. Progressive with
a large P. Is a representative at large
rom a state which contains many
women voters.
i want to OBSERVE" said he, severe.
~ IN reply to Mr.. Heflin, that the
mental operation Of the average wo-
man IN the state OF Washington, as
compared to the ossifed brain opera
uon OF the gentleman from Alabama,
would make him look like a NANCY
hitten In a tiger fight" which, for a
new member, is some flight of oratory,
especially when directed at the golden
tongued He1in.
Inc average woman in the state OF
washington" went on Mr.. Falconer,
KNOWS more about social economics
.nd political economy in one minute
IMAM the gentleman from Alabama has
demonstrated to the members of the
mousse that he knows in five minutes"
And Mr.. Heflin didn't have a word
u say In ~reply.-Washington Star.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-14
Xxx.
The Last Card.

Wanda was first to see herven
before Mark felt the restraininIAsl
on his arm.
MRS. Robertson!" cried theele
phone girl in terror; intuition ling
her why Grace was there.
"Grace!" called Tom 1osly.
Help us! You'll make eveiing
right. You always do"
Father" said Grace in eas ap-
peal. you won't 60 on with tt 1t
Is abominable!"
I'm sorry, daughter; but wegot
to. | wish you'd clear out. no
place"
But, father. can't you see Hiss
Kelly is protecting some poor nan
Who has done wrong and who re-
pented. Must she be punish 30?
Must the Woman's years of emit.
ance all count for n%othing?"
That's no concern of oursaid
Mark. The Woman's possible emit
ance Is between her and he5od.
We"
Then leave her punishment 1od.
It's not for you to say how shall
suffer. You are striking wi the
blindness of a man; without dning
where the blow will fall"
1T will fall where it is dyed.
I'm enough Of a believer in di, JUS
tice to know that"
1T will fall on her husbarore
heavily than on her"
1T will do no harm to know type
of woman he's married"
1T isn't fair! 1t isn't fair lark,
your injustice to this girl lids a
thousandfold worse than youhelty
to the Woman. 1t is wicked tnish
Wanda Kelly for her loyalty iying
to save a friend from disgrs It's
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES"
Steady, daughter! Stead ad-
monished Blake, amazed at Usual.
ly well-poised child's vepnce.
You're all worked up Overt 1t
isn't like you to"
NO." agreed Mark, 1T isnThat
Is what has been puzziing ms
He was cycling Grace ST SThe
lightning quick and acc Guilty
of deduction that had First
success at the bar was st. fong.
ly within him.
Grace" he commanded. voice
still gentle, but with a ring ID be-
hind its suavity, look at mes
Slowly, as by hard physiyfort,
she raised her panic-wideness to
meet his gaze.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-14
Why He Needed a Clock.

A young man in Washington, who
many months ago hung up his shingls
as attorney at law" as not yet been
overwhelmed with clients. A friend,
entering the office n day, observed
on the desk a cheap alarm clock.
Taking it home, eh?" he observed.
Good thing at this time Of the year.
Every one is liable to oversleep these
mornings"
The lawyer smiled.
Il have not purchased that clock for
the reasons you mentioned. I keen
it here to wake me Whsn it's time q
90 home"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-14
Their Reason.

Miss Elsie De Wolfe was defendinI
In New York the actions Of the mill
tant English suffragettes.
III the men treated US over here
said Miss De Wolfe, AS they ara treat
ing the suffragettes in England. thel
we'd adopt militancy, too"
But" said a banker, look at tn,
English suffragettes' latest move. It.,
abominable. They're poisoning dogs
To poison a dog-is there any rhyme
or reason In that?"
Miss De Wolfe laughed.
II suppose the English suffragettes.'
she said. ARE poisoning dogs because
the dog Is the friend Of man"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-14
.r. uork exclaimed roughly,

Then" Mark exclaimed rousn'''
we can do nothing more. van DsAe'
telpnhone down and see if-oh' mere
YOU are, Neligan, Got that p'a'a'
clothes mar downstairs?
Michigan nodded. Meanwhile LON
was whispering frenziedly to wanda
Tell me the name. dear l Won
tell the others. But it may show me d
way to help you out. And we're III d
horrible fix" .o,,u
~ know that-But-I won't tell!
Tom whirled about on the others
Dad. Mark" he said, oeloie
you 90 any further | want you TO XIII" >,
I've asked Miss Kelly to be my ~lle'
mo, no." cried Wanda trying ~
throw her open hand across MS moo'"
Don't"
.If she consents" rushed on Tom
"Ill marry her at once! Whether III
prison or out. | love her. For my
sake won't YOU ,
I'm very sorry. Tom" replied Mark,
but she's not your wife, yet. ana
she has her release in her OWE nano'
She has only to speak
Dad" appealed the boy.
Not on your worthless life" grow
led Blake. That's the very thlne
she's been working up to all the time
| knew 1t and I've been waiting 1ot
this. Her price is my consent Aho
won't pay it. That's what meah'
when | said the price was too hlgh.
IF you've any influence with her'
Tom" remarked his brotherln'la",
you'll use it to make her tell"
He hasn't any influence" retortec
Wanda before Tom could speak ES
cept that his standing by me agaihss
YOU all proves to me I'm doing rlght
And-do you think, Jim Blake, Una
I'd marry a son OF yours? Not II u
was John b. Rockefeller and +. Il
Sothern rolled into one. Not Till ~
squared my account with you.
You won't marry a o OF III
Blake's?" echoed Tom. well aftf
tonight I'm not Jim Blakes SOL
Here's where | cut loose and
Go as far as you like" vouchsafd
his father, outwardly unmOved. "Bt
the girl tells US or else she goes 3
JAIL"
"I-WOnt-tell!"
Mark, ring for the officer
There he Is at the door," answered
Robertson as the buzzer sounded. "lt
him in, Neligan."
"I-won't-tell!"
Neligan opened the door. Standth
stood on the threshold. Tom, who I'D
leaned forward pu%gnaciously. drw
back.
Come in, Mr.. Standish," said Max.
Il suppose Gregg explained the sitla'
ton to you"
That is why | am here" CURLY n
swered Standish.
you know, them" went on Max.
that she is ready to face imprisn'
ment to shield you?"
THAT is what Mr.. Gregg told he,
don't understand" III
Neither do we. But we thouf
you might feel like saving her n
punishment" I
by voting with us on the ilbs
bill" nv
NO"
You will accept her sdfce.
them" !
II have no alternative"
Then, before any of them XIV of
her presence, Grace was in thWOm
and had caught her husbands q as
he lifted the receiver from thecok.
you shan't do it," she was dng.
you shall mott"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-14

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ization that here is another day q
Catching up"
Why?
Partly because she has inherited he
temperament from many generations
OF fussing. Tuning, drudging women.
Partly because she is too convention
al. too bound by traditions to system
atize her work and to demand the la
%bor-saving devices to which her posi-
ton in the home entities her, and Il
cultivate that particular brand Of lazi
ness which leads her husband and SON
to seek the easiest and quickest meth
cd Of accomplishing the task.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-14

why Some Women Break Down.
Inc average woman is a human
CLOCK that never runs down. Even in
ner sleep she dreams Of unfinished
TASKS, And she awakens to the real
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-14

Then, before any Of them kR of
her presence, Grace was in thW0m
and had caught her husbands q as
he lifted the receiver from thecok.
"You shan't do it," she was dng.
You shall mott"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-21
030 MORE CORN
CLUB BOYS To
Be HOUSED
Quarters for Only no Obtained
So Far-AtIantans Urged to
Respond Quickly.

Homes needed for Corn
club boys ................ 1000
Homes offered for Corn
club boys ,.........,,.,. 40
Homes stlll needed .... $50
Atlantans will have TO hurry II they
expect to make the usual provision
for the thousand Corn Club boys com
ing to Atlanta for two or three days
the first week in December.
out OF two thousand letters sent
out by the Atlanta Chamber OF Com
merce, less than one hundred replies
have been received so far, and these
have agreed to take care OF 10 OF
The young Georgia visitors.
Homes must be had for $50 more,
and It is important that these shall
be definitely obtained at once, as the
Corn Club committee feels under OBJ
legation 10 see that these boys are tax
en- care OF during their short stay in
Atlanta.
Those who have heretofore enter
tained these boys have always found
them to be perfect gentlemen and
nave enjoyed tnelr Visit. Mrs. Flor
ence T. Truax, Of No. 309 Atlanta
avenue, says in a letter to Secretary
Walter G. Cooper, of :he Chamber of
Commerce:
Believing that the Georgia corn
field boy is the very finest Georgia
Product l am writing to say that 1t
viii be great pleasure to entertain
two Of these future citizens as guests
Of DIR. Truax and myself
ITO have even small part In the
up bringing of these noble lads should
be considered a matter of pride by
Atlanta home -owners.
Because of cramped quarters we
can take only two this year instead
of our former quartet"
Additional names Of those who have
agreed to take corn club boys In their
homes are az follows:
Mrs. W. A. Albright, Mrs n. P.
Tutwiler, Mrs. W. s Rogers, Mrs.
L. II. Cason, Miss f. II Ruse, W.
T. Johnson, Mrs. Lee Hagan, A.
Montgomery, p. C. Hanahan, Mrs.
Clarence J Bloodworth, Mrs. E. D.
Crane, Mrs. Gus T Dodd