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The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1913-06-19

Relatives here have received
the sad intelligence of the death
of MIS-. James W. Lilly at her
home at Kissimmee, Florida, last
Sunday morning. Death was at
tributed to heart disease, deceas-
ed having been in i'll health for
the past several months. She is
survived by her husband, Judge
James w. Lilly, who formerly
edited newspaper at Stanton,
and is we'll known here.-Estill
Tribune.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1913-06-19

Mr.. and Mrs. billiard Woosley,
of Mt. Sterling, have been called
to the bedside of the formers
brother, Will Woosley at Old
Furnace.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1913-06-19

Mesdames Georgia Ford, of
Georgetown, and Lizzie Jackson,
of Frankfort, are here at the bed
side of their aunt, Mrs. j. b. Ea.
ton, who is so very low at this
time,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-08

Park, is developing the south emo %
Bradley Beach. He Is laying OUT ne"
streets, laying sewers and water mains
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-08
BRADLEY BEACH.

Old friends visiting Bradley Beach for
the first time this year will be pleasantly
surprised with the splendid appearance Of
the station park. What was formerly a
cumbersome sand bed is now beautiful
lawn, banked with flowers and at night
Illuminated with electric lights. Several
handsome brick buildings have been
erected facing the park. with the result
that the business section is rapidly NOV
Ing southwark.
The handsome lie Raine Hotel, on the
ocean front. will open for the season
early in June The owner, Thomas +.
bOmmers, OF New York, has built some
new cottages In the beach section during
the winter They add materially to the
attractiveness Of the town and make
total Of nearly one hundred houses owned
by him here.
Founder James A. Bradley. Of Asbury
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01

Inere flashed still another OF the
swift. sly glances, and the lips of the
girl parted as If she would speak. But
she did not; only her head sagged even
lower on her breast and the shrunken
form grew yet more shrunken.
1T doesn't suit you? Good. was
in hopes 1t wouldn't So. here's anoth-
er plan. Suppose you could go west
some place where you would have a
fair chance. with money enough so
you could live like a human being till
you got a start?'
There came a tensing OF the relaxed
form, and the head lifted little. so
that the girl could look at her ques-
TONER
Il will give you that chance" Mary
said simply, IF you really want It."
The wretched girl sat suddenly erect.
and her words came eagerly.
"Oh, ] do And now her hungry
gaze remained fast on the face of the
woman who offered her salvation.
Then have just one thing to say
to you first. If you are going TO live
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01

expect ME to see any one but Mary
married this morning"
Aggie accepted the news with fitting
excitement
Goodness gracious, How perfectly
lovely"
You bet it's lovelyw Dick declared.
He turned to Mary. his face glowing
administration.
Mary" he said, II have the honey
moon trip all fixed. The Mauretania
sails at 3 in the mprning. so we will
Where is your fatherT' the bride
asked. without any trace of emotion.
20 Lord! L had forgotten all about
dad. I'll tell you what welldo. Well
send dad a wireless from the ship. then
write him from Paris"
What was your promise? told
you that | wouldn't go with you until
you had brought your father to me and
he had wished us happiness.
Mary" Dick said reproachfulIy
you are not going to hold me to that
promiseE"
81 am going TO hold you TO that prom
Use, Dick"
"A.ll right. You pack up what things
you need. girlie-jud few. because
they sell clothes in Paris. And mean
time I'll run down to dads office and
have him back here in half an hour
You will be all ready. won't you!"
Yes. yes. I'll be ready. Go and
bring your father
You bet l wiiln' Dick cried hearth
~. He would have taken her In his
arms again, but she evaded the caress
Just one" Dick pleaded.
NO" the bride replied with deter
mination.
There was silence In the drawing
room until the two women heard the
closing Of the outer door of the apart
ment. Then. at last. Aggie, relieved
her pentup emotions In a sigh tina,
was near a groan.
"oh. gosh"' she gasped The pool
simpr'
arson. learning from the maid that
Dfck Glider had left. returned Just as
Mary was glancing over the reIea Sc
with which General Hastings was tc
be compensated, along with the return
Of his letters. for his payment Of $40.
600 TO Miss Agnes Lynch.
Mary spoke crispIy to Agnes. land
now you must get ready. You are 10
be at Harris Office with this document
at 4 O'Clock. and remember that you
are to let the lawyer manage every
thing
Il don't see the use of all this mon
key business" she protested IAN
want is the coin
Listen. Agnes. The last time yor
tried to make NAV give up part oi
his money 1t resulted in your going Il
prison for two years.
"Brt that was so eyciting.r
And this way is so safe" Mary re
joined sharply. Besides. my dear
you would not ger the money. Ms
way VIII. Yo8r way was blackmaiI
Nine Is not. Underestimate"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01

"He must think lot of you." he said
gravely. Don't he?"
IL suppose So"
Carson spoke very softly. but with
an intensity that left no doubt as to
the honesty of his purpose
I'D say throw up the whole game
and go to him. If you really care"
There fell a tense silence. 1t Was
broken by Mary.
II married him to get even with his
father" she said. That's all there Is
to it. By the way. expect Dick will
be here in minute or two. When he
comes Just remember not to-enlighten
him.
"Mr. Glider" Fannie announced
ANY one with MIN y
NO. Miss Turner" the maid an
swered.
Have him come IN" Mary ordered
Carson. made hasty excuses and
went out on the heels of the maid.
Aggie. however. consulting only her
own wishes in the matter. had no
thought of fight. and, If the truth be
told, Mary was glad of the sustaining
presence OF another woman. She got
up slowly and stood silent. while Ag-
gle regarded her curiously. A moment
later the bridegroom entered. He was
still clean cut and WHOLESOME. Some
sons of wealthy fathers are not after
four years experience of the white
lights of town. And the lines of his
face were firmer. better in every way.
1t seemed. indeed. that here was some
one of resolute character. not to be
wasted on the trivial and gross things.
He caught Mary in his arms with
Hello, dear"' smothered in the kiss he
implanted on her lips.
Mary stroye yainly TO free herself.
Don't. oh. DON'T she gasped.
Dick released his wife and smiled
the beatific smile of the newly wed.
why not:" he demanded. with a
smile.
Agnes It was the sole pretext IL
which Mary could turn for momen
! tary relief
The bridegroom faced about and
| perceived Agnes. He made forma
bow and spoke quietly
II beg your pardon. Miss Lynch
but"-a smile of perfect happines:
shone on his face-"you could hardI,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01

Most japanese towns have shrine
ar temhle Dedicated to the tutelary
4leity of The city. At Ueno, in the liza
province, several beautiful decorated
cars are Kept at the shrine. and figure
annually in curious procession. When
the day OF the festival arrives hun
dreds Of pious worshipers drag the
cars by"mcans of Eppes through the
gayly~ decorated streets of the city
thereby. they believe. sUatly pleasing
the gods Of the shrine. The cars are
wonderful examples of Japanese dec
Qratfve art. richly ornamented with
gliding and lacquer work. Wide
World
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01

worth playing for. Think of it," He
turned pleadingly to Carson. Half
milsep. Joe
The Telephone rang, and Mary ex-
scused herself. The instant she was
out of the room Griggs turned to Gar
son anxiously.'
ls IT'S a cincR, joe" he pleaded. I've
got plan of the house" He drew
paper from his breast pocket and hand
ed it to the forger who studied it with
ilIseut. avaricious eyes.
Mt looks easy Carson agreed
at is easy. What do you say?"
81 promised Mary never to-
But change like this! Anyhow
come around to the back room at Bin
keys tonight and we'll have u talk.
Will you?"
What time?''
make it early. say o."
'T'll come" Carson replied halt
guutily. And in the same moment
MRvy re-estered.
Gfiggs rose and spoke with an air OF
regret.
Its follow the loader" he said.
"and since you are against it that set
ties it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01

"You cried and lied, and they let you
off with Year."
straight start straight. and then 90
through with it. Do you know what
that means?"
You mean keep straight all the
timer" The girl spoke with a force
drawn from the others strength
Il mean more than that. mean
forget that you were ever in prison.
don't know what you have done-I
don't think l care. But whatever It
was, you have paid for tia pretty big
price too"
81 have. / haver' The thin voice
| broke, wsiling
We'll, then" Mary went on. "just
begin all over again, and be sure you
stand up for your rights. Don't let
them make you pay a second time.
Go where no one knows you, and don't
tell the first, people who are kind to
you that you have been crooked. If
they think you are straight. why, be
it. Then nobody will have any right
TO complain. viii you promise me
this?"
Yes, ] promise" came the answer,
very gravely. Quickened with hope.
Good Mary exclaimed. with a
smile OF approval. Wait a minute, .
she added and left the room.
Huh, Pretty soft for some people,
Aggie remarked TO Carson. with q
sniff.
Mary returned soon. In her hand
she carried a roll Of bills. She went
i, to the girl and held out the money.
Take this. 1t will pay your fare
west and keep you quite awhile II YOU
are careful.
! But. without warning. a revulsior
seized on the girl. she shrank again
4 and turned her head away as her
I body trembled.
Il can't take it, she exclaimed 81
I can't I CAN'T"
Didn't you come here for helpY'
YES" was the faltering reply. 'bui
butt didn't know-it was your
'sThen you have met me beforeT
Mary said quietly.
NO. no." The girls voice rose shriII
Aggie spoke her mind with frank
ness. She's lying
Carson agreed. His YES was Spoken
In. a tone OF complete certainty Thar
Mary. too. was OF their opinion wa.
shown IN her next words
so you have net me before
whereT'
The girl unwittingIy made contes
sion in her hating words
Il can't tell you" There was de
spSlr IN her voice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01

knees in an abasement Of misery.
Vaguely startled by the hysterical
outburst from the girl. Mary's immedi-
ate thought was that here was pitt
full instance of one suffering from star
walton.
Joe" she directed rapidly. have
Fannie bring 4 glass Of milk with an
egg and n little brandy in it. right
away"
The girl in the chair was shaking
soundlessly under the stress of her
emotions. A few disiointed phrases
fell from her quivering lips.
81 didn't kDov-oh. couldn't"
Don't try 10 talk just now" Mary
warned. reassuringly. wait until
you've had something 10 eat"
A.gie. who had observed develop
ments closely. now lifted her voice in
tardy lamentations over her own stu
pidity.
why. the poor gawk's hungry" she
exclaimed And ! never got the dope
on her. Amt I the simp!'
The girl recained degree Of self
control and showed something of for
lorn dignity.
Yes" she said duly. I'm starving"
Mary regarded the afflicted creature
with that sympathy born only OF ex-
perience.
Yes" she said softly. 81 under
stand" Then she spoke TO Aggie.
Take her TO my room and let her rest
there for awhile Have her drink the
egg and milk slowly and then lie down
for few minutes anyhow"
Half an hour afterward Aggie re
ported with her charge. wing. though
still shambling of gait and stopping.
showed by some faint color in her face
and an increased steadiness of bearing
that the food had already strengthened
her much.
she would come" Aggie explained.
Il thought she ought 10 rest for awhile
longer anyhow"
I'm all right. tell you" came the
querulous protest.
Are you quite sure?" Mary said TO
the girl. Then tell us all about it
this trouble Of yours, you know. What
is your nameT'
"Helen Morris"
Il don't have TO ask II you have been
in prison. Your face shows It."
II came out-three months ago"
'-And you'd made up your mind to &C
straight"
yes" The word was a whisper.
oNoY ware crO{n1 70 do what tbk
chaplain had told you" Mary went on
"You were going to start all over
again, weren't your
The bent head OF the girl bent lower
in assent
1T doesn't work very well. does it 2
"No; I'm whipped"
Mary'S manner changed She spoke
cheerfury for the first time.
"wen, then. how would you like t.
work with u.s."
"You-you mean that
"Our kind Of work pays well wher
you know how. Look at US. Suppose
! should stake you for the present anC
put you in with a good crowd Al
you would have TO do would be to an
swer advertisements for servant girls
will see that you have the best o
references. Then. when you get ii
with the right people you viii open tn,
front door some night and let in tn,
gang. OF course you will make gel
away when they DO and get your bii
as we'll"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01
CHAPTER VIII.
The Thief.

Inc nlcI.
n RARY was in joyous spirits aft
AH er her victorious matching OF
brains against a lawyer OF
high standing in his profes-
sion when she had entered the tele-
phone booth. which had been installed
In an extra closet OF her bedroom for
the sake OF greater privacy on occa-
sion. During her absence from the
drawing room Carson again came into
the apartment seeking her. On being
told by Aggie rs 10 Mary's where
abouts he sat down TO await her re.
turn. listening without much interest
10 the chatter OF the adventures. The
mnid appeared and said:
There's a girl wants to see Miss
Turner"
she says it's important. guess
the poor things In hard tuck from the
look OF her" the kindly Fannie added.
"Oh, then. she'll he welcome. OF
course" Aggie declared, and Carson
nodded in acquiescence. Tell her TO
come in aud wait. Fannie. Miss Turn
or will be here right away" She turn
cd 20 Carson as the maid left the
room. MARY sure is an ensy boob"
she remarked cheerfully. Bless her
soft heart"
a minute later girl perhaps TWEEN
~ years OF age stepped just within
the doorway and stood there with eyes
downcast after one swift. .furtive
glance about her. Her whole appear
ancc was that OF detection. Her soil
cd black gown the cringing posture.
the palior Of her face, proclaimed the
rbIcct misery OF her state.
Are you Miss Turner" she asked
In voice broken by nervous dismay.
"Gcaily. am very sorry" Aggie re-
piled pr,mly. "but ] am only her cou-
sin. Miss Agnes Lynch. But Miss
Turner is likely TO be back any min
ute now"
Can waltz" came the timid cues.
tlon.
Certainly" Aggie answered hospi-
tably please sit down"
As the girl obediently sank down on
the nearest chair Carson addressed
her sharply. so that the visitor started
unenslly at the unexpected sound.
you don't know Miss Turner
"No," came the faint reply.
Then. what do you want to see her
aboutl"
"She once helped a girl friend OF
mine. and thought thought
"You thought she might help you
Carson interrupted.
"You have been in stir-prison,
mean" Aggie hastily corrected the
lapse into underworld slang.
Came n distressed muttering OF as
sent from the girl.
The conversation was put 10 an end
by the entrance Of Mary, who stopped
short on seeing the limp figure hud
died in the chair.
"A visitor. Agnes?" she inquired.
At the sound OF her voice the cir
looked up and spoke with some degree
Of energy.
You're Miss Turner" she question
ed
YES" Mary said. Her words rams
kindly and she smiled encouragement
A gasp burst from the white lips OF
the girl. and she covered ms one strick
en- physically.
MARY Turner, oh. my Cod T.
She hid her face within her arms ant
sat bent until her head rested on hel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01

"X you knoW-Aggie told you
that Cassidy was up here
from headquarters. He didn't
put a name to 1t, but I'm on
1t was Carson speaking Mary regard
ed him inquiringly. and he continued,
putting the fact with a certain brutal
bluntness after the habit of his class.
81 guess you'll have to quit seeing
young Glider. The bulls are wise. His
father has made holler."
Don't let that worry you, joe" she
said TRANQUILITY. She allowed few
seconds go oy. then added as If quite
indifferent. II was married to Dick Gil
der this morning" There came a
squeal OF amaZement from Aggie, a
start of incredulity from Carson
Yes" Mary repeated evenly. 81 was
married to him this morning That
was my important engagement" she
added with smile toward Aggie.
Aggie sat erect, her baby face alive
with worldly glee.
"Oh, gee, what luckr she excIaim.
ed noisily. why. he's a king fish. be
Is Gee. but I'm glad you landed him.
Thank you" Mary said with a smile
that was the result of her sense of hu.
NOR rather than from any tenderness.
1t was then that Carson spoke. He
put a question of vital significance.
do you love him"
The question caught Mary all unpre,
pared, but she retained her self con.
troll sufficiently to make her answer in
voice that to the ordinary ear would
have revealed no least tremor.
mo" she said. She offered no ex.
PLANTATION. no excuse; merely stated the
fact in all its finality.
'Then you won't leave usT' Carson
asked. Were going on as we were
before?" The hint Of detection in his
manner had vanished And you won't
live with him."
Live with him." Mary exclaimed
emphatically. Certainly not"
Carson was still patient in his deter.
mination TO apprehend just what had
come 10 aass
Does he understand the arrange
ment:" was his question.
NO. not yet" Mary admitted. with
out sign OF embarrassment.
Carson was intently considering an.
other phase OF the situation. one sug
gested perhaps out Of MS Own deeper
seatimeats-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01

(signed). Sisters OF St Mary's, Farm
ham. NJ
1t Is inRaExant TO remember that
Father John's Medicine is so valuable
in the treatmsnt of colds because ii is
Composed OF hourishing food elements
(Which give sew strength and lebuild
wasted tissue. As a tonic Rather Johns
Medicine has had oyer 50 years sue
cess. IL is doctors prescription, not
a patent medicine, and is free from
alcehol or dangerous drugs in any
form. Thousands Of mothers give 1t
to their children TO build them up at
this time Of the year.-(Ady.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01
FROM THE SISTERS OF ST. MARY
Grateful Letter Tells of Good Results Obtained Using Father
Johns Medicine for Colds and Coughs

We have permission to quote from
the following letter recently received
from the Sisters of St Mary at Farm
ham, y. Y: The sisters who have
been taking Father Johns Medicine
are perfectly cured of their cough, af-
ter having tried several OTTER kinds
Of cough medicine without the least
beneficial effect. We are sincerely
grateful and would like to recommend
Father Johns Medicine TO all as the
very best cure for the most stubborn
coughs and colds. Gratefully yours,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01

You must
The girl only crouched lower
II can't" she cried again. painting as
if in exhaustion.
why can't your
"Because-because"- The girl could
not go on.
What were you sent up fort"
For stealing"
Stealing what"
Goods"
where FROM
''The Emporium"
In a fash of intuition the whole
ruth was revealed to the woman who
stood looking down at the covering
creature before her.
THE Emporium" she repeated.
There was tragedy in the single
word. Then you are the one who
The accusation was cut short by the
girls shrek
81 am not; l am not. tell you"'
For moment Mary lost her poise.
Her voice rose in fare of rage.
lyon are. You arer'
The craven spirit If the girl could
struggle no more. She could only sit
fl huddled, shaking heap OF dread.
Mary soon mastered her TO such an
extent that when she spoke again, as
IL in self communion. her words came
quietly. yet with overtones of su-
preme woe.
"Sne did it, Then after q little she
addressed the girl with certain won
dering before this mystery of horror.
why did you throw the blame on
me?"
The girl made several efforts before
her mumbling became ineligible. and
| then her speech was gasping, broken
with fear
I Il found out they were watching
me. and was afraid they would catch
me. So 1 took them and ran into the
cloak room and put them in locker
/ that wasn't close to mine and some in
: the pocket of a coat that was hanging
! there. God knows l didn't know
whose it was. just put them there
1 was frightened
But they caught you later. Why
/ didn't you tell them
II was afraid" came the answer
/ from the shuddering girl II told them
I it was the first time ! had taken any
/ thing. and they let me off with year.
You cried and lied. and they let yor
off with a year. / wouldn't cry.
told the truth-and''- Mary's voice
broke in a fearless sob The color had
gone out of her face. and she stood
rigid. looking down at the girl whose
crime had ruined her life with an ex
! preston of infinite loathing in her eyes
Aggie took advantage of the pause
. Her voice was acid. Some people are
sneaks-just sneaksr
Somehow the speech was welcome
to the girl. gave her touch of cour
age sufficient for cowardly protesta
tons. 1t was more like the abuse tha
was familiar to her. 4 gush of tear.
/ came.
III never forgive myself. neverr
she moaned.
"Oh. yes, you will" Mary saiC
malevolently. People forgive them
4
body is going to hurt you" She thrus
the money again toward the girl ant
crowded it into the half reluctant. hal
! greedy hand. Take it. and get out
The contempt in her voice rang still
sharper. Go, before j change N,
mind.
The girl needed no second bidding
With the money still clutched in he
hand she went forth swiftly, stumbling
little in her haste. fearful lest at tn
last moment the woman she had 81
wrenged should change in mood AM
take back the money.
Freed from the miasma of that pres
ence, Mary remained motionless for
long minute. then sighed from her tor
tured heart
"A girl l didn't know" she said be
wilderedly, perhaps had never spoke
to-who smashed my life like that
oh, IL it wasn't so awful it would be-
funny! 1t would be funny"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01
How Do You Laugh?

A FRENCH paper has discovered that
a TgSonS character Is expressed in his
m1nper OF laughing. II you laugh in
'ha-ha'' fashion you Are frank II
man and incopstant and incapable OF
keeping a secret il woman. II you
laugh heb heb" you are neurasthenic.
melancholy and skeptical II you
adopt a deeper tone and laugh in ''ho-
sho's" you are generous. easy going and
good natured. The proper pitch for
the fair sex to laugh in is "he-he."
while people who laygh with hoo.
hoo" effect should be avoided as hypo-
critical. scandal mongering and mis-
~.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01

IL IN cacn instance is question:.
Badness Is not a disease and
hence does not permit OF a cure.
II Is a result invariably 10 be
traced to the daudrufi germ and
and IL the condition has become
chronic. that is. II there is com
plete strophy OF the hair folli-
cles. scure" is absolutely i'm
possible.
Approaching badness. indi-
Gated by falling hair, may be
checked and II the hair follicles
are not dead the hair may be in
duced again TO grow.
Much can be accomplished by
regular and intelligent applica-
lions OF Newbro's Herpicide.
With the scalp kept clean and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01
BADNESS MAY Be
CHECKED BY USING NEWBROS HERPICIDE

We frequently hear a hair prepare
ton referred TO as a cure" for bald
ness. Just exactly what is meant by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01

self. contral. and her voice was TRAN
quill again as she replied:
II know: but. just the same. its lille
gal. and l won't touch it. That's all
there il to it."
"But'half a MILLION" Griggs exclaim-
ed disconsolately. There's q stake
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01

Soft, glossy. fluffy hair cannot grow
on scalp infested with dandruff any
more than a delicate plant can grow