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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06
Jury in knabe Murder Case.

Then listen" said Lady Diana. The
Whip has had her trial and come ont
OF II with flying colors. Grauddad says
he's never had such horse in his sta
bles-and that nothing can stand
against her for the Two Thousand
Couldn't you
But there was no need for her to
finish her sentence.
Back herr" exclaimed Brancaster
e1citedly. "Yes-for every shilling I'm
worth-and TO find means to fight the
enemy. to win. to victory-and you"
A voice at the other end of the room
made them turn.
"Eelly." said Lady Diana pointing.
her tone conveying a strong snGges-
ton to Brancaster.
81 say want Lord Clanmore.'' sput-
tered Kelly. I'm Joe Kelly. I'm
known and respected. l am. can buy
the ring or break tiff !. want to-
make the biggest book on earth-het
thousands-to your fverS"- His last
words were directed to Lord Bran.
caster.
Brancaster and Lady Diana smiled
happily.
You daren't lay me the odds In
thousands" suggested the young man.
"Darent II" returned Kelly scorn-
fully. To anything yoG fancy
For the Guineas?" said Rraneaster.
Yes. the favorite TO ten thousand"
shouted Kelly.
His loud words and the reputa ton
for plnnging OF Lord Brancaster drew
NJ which, Saaf1nnI n
spring from all the byways and press
ed closely about the two principals.
On its outskirts Lady Diana watched
the two.
NO" returned Brancaster to kelly's
offer on the favorite.
BLACK Eagle?" suggested the book
maker.
mo bet
"Rayuar,lo," came from Kelly.
NO good" said Brancaster.
BLACK Diamond" countered Kelly.
The field" Brancaster offered.
Yes" said Kelly instantly. Bar
that lot-twenties'-
Twenty thousand to L. said Bran
caster while the crowd all but cheered.
Yes" returned Kelly shortly.
Twice" Haunted Brancaster
Three tines defied Kelly
Done" answered Brancaster in his
turn.
Done. Name your horse" shouted
Kelly.
The Whip" exclaimed Brancaster,
all but shouting.
Captain Greville Sartoris had eaten
lone but excellent dinner in his cham
bers when his man announced the
Rev. Werner Hasiam. The captain,
busy with his coffee percolator, direct
ed that he he shown in.
A moment later HasIam. with pallid
cheeks, fairly bolted into the room.
They're after me. after me- he
painted. his hands and knees trembling.
who are:" demanded Lady Diana's
cousin sardonicaIly.
Detectives" returned the trembling
man of the robe. Ever since the
Brancaster case began I've been haunt
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lions changed II be jilts her she may
be Jealous. perhaps resentfui. and
well. IL the crash comes sooner or later
its all one 10 you. my dear Haslam.
d'you see You've got 10 stick to H."
Beverley now raped on the table
and gradually the com pany Of men set
tied into their places
The seasons over" said the mar
quis. and this is our lest meet Now
those beastly violets are sprouring in
the -arden-our last meet end the las;
time ! shall hunt the hounds. The Bev-
erleys have hunted from Falconhurst
for over 200 years"-be paused 10 let
the applause subside-"and so they will
as long as a Beverley lives. a Bever-
levi be their master But Beverley
has no son TO come after him. He died
rs a Beverley should for his country.
He's not here to be my deputy. So
gentlemen. II lies with you TO say who
shall You want young blood 70 hunt
good hounds-I'H ind them ali right
but we want n deputy master. one
you'll all follow, one the country knows.
ore who'll hunt the Beverley as n good
sportsman should: end as you who sit
around me are good spOrtsmen one and
all, I've called you all together TO leave
the choice TO you
At this moment the young Earl OF
Brancaster entered and took his seat
at the table OF Beverley. Instantly
there were shouts OF "Brancaster" and
Captain Rayper. a veteran OF the Bev.
erley hunt, got 10 his feet quickly.
In the old days" he said. 'it was
the rule when the master at Falcon
hurst came a cropper. IL was the mas
ter OF Rievers who hunted the bounds
II has been his turn 20 come CHOPPERS
lately. But now. as we all rejoice to
see. he's ut and well again and stand
ing at Lord Beverley's right hand
Could a better man take the whip than
Lord Brancasters'
As amid cheers that followed this
speech Lady Diana and the women OF
the hunt in full field costume entered
and grouped themselves on the stairs
10 hear the conclusion OF the speeches I
Brancaster arose and with q bow TO
the company began in a low voice, /.
which gradually increased in power:
-GentIemen, you payne very hiRh 1
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cTo be Continued Next Wednesday,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06

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CHAPTER VII.

ITO victory-and You."s
@1HREE weeks after the hunt
breakfast at Falconhurst had
ended so disastrously for Bran
- caster and Lady Diana. SartOr-
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y of the Same Name

ale will know it's false" said the
conscience stricken HaSlam.
Meter. He never can or vill-un-
less you tel him. said the captain
do Won want TO add memory Of Jail
90 your other "reminiscences. Beastly
place. My dear fellow. for once in ouf
lives we've done q good action. Don't
be afraid Of H. We've bought justice
for n woman She'll stick 10 H. ! shall
stick To Il. You stick TO il. You can't
be found out-so he noble. You'll have
a Jolly bad time IL you don't
The substitute vicar Shuddered
But will she make her claim-pub
Iirly-soon:" he asked. Selling q decnn-
ter ~ whisky.
SartOris took a pun nj the cigarette
between his IipS aS he returned:
Cant say She never meant 10 while
be lived. She. was anticipatiEg-er-
weeds. don't you see: Now the situa.
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I-ktREE weeks aIter the NUM-
breakfast at Falconhurst had
ended so disastrOusly for Bran
- caster and Lady Diana. Sartor-
is and Mrs. D'Aquila met in corridor
near the stables al the London horse
show
SsIrtoris had been making secret sig
nails to tie woman in Il hoX with a
party OF her bohemian friends.
All. at last he exclaimed in relief.
hurryinS to meet her as she came
down tile corridor.
Mrs D'Aquila glanced to the right
and to the left as she walked swiftly
along. Her name and face were in
every newspaper in the United King
dom because of the great D'Aquila-
Brancaster case. begun when she start
ed her suit 10 prove her marriage.
Il could not get away from my
friends before" she said anxiously.
but I ought not TO meet you at alI''-
Il am not sure that I ought" re-
turned Sartoris far from feeling at
ease himself. with n chance of Bev-
erley's seeing us. hut il is so impor-
tant. and surely for moment in pub
lic'-
Nowhere said the woman deci-
sively.
Why"
Because Brancaster fights to fin
ish 10 prove that | am not his wife-his
lawyers follow the widest clews-sift
the smallest suspicion. He has me fol-
lowed by detectives everywhere-dog-
ged-says Openly-Pve heard tiff /
win my case and prove the marriage
he'll divorce me on the first chance"
Another DIVORCE" exclaimed Cap
tain Sartoris. in good natured satire
But he shan't," she said. setting her
teeth together.
Quite So" be returned Heroine
OF the greatest society scandal of the
century Wife or no wife? Columns
in the daily press, pictures in the
weekly. Fabulous offers from the
music hall syndicutes!"
And every shilling ! possess going
10 the lawyers" she lamented. But
I'll spend every shilling. raise every
shilling. pawn my last diamond-and
then I'll starve until they own me
Lady Bra ncaster."
Il knew you'd like it, he sighed II
wish you were Lady Brancaster in all
truth"
What do you wantT' she asked
shortly
What you owe me for the title" he
said.
Money!"
My name is on a bin that I must
meet tomorrow for $1,000. ! want a
bit of ready money for interest. then
with time and the chance of a lucky
win II I could know tonight /
daren't let you go to my rooms or "a
myself TO yours. Isn't there some
good. safe. neutral spot where no one |
n the world ever goes in a crowd?"
She reflected a moment.
Il have IT," she exclaimed. NO one. !
who knows US ever goes there It's |
the wax works Be there |
1t 10 sharp. 1t closes early"
With n word Of appreciation for her |
iharp and nlmble wit, Sartoris left her.
heir engagement made for that night.
As thev passed by the large door
opening into the division OF the stables
rom the arena they had TO dodge
quickly in order to avoid a fractions
,orse which was being led from the
ing at the order OF Lord CIanmore.
iirector u the horse show. Upon the
'ack Of the horse was seated instead
Il Joe Kelly king Of the bookmakers. /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06
of DR.. Helene Knabe, is being

rnen we must do something to
throw them off the track" went on the
captain. for you're just in the jumpy
sort of state to blah everything. Wa
must get you out OF the country il nee
essary,"
IF could only get ont of London"
said Haslam. I'D like to go TO north
Yorkshire. I know the country bet.
ter"
Pretty near to Falconhurst." said
Sartoris.
But the other was eager to go.
"All the better" said he. Its tho
last place they'll think OF looking for
me- But 1 have no money"
well. m let you have a ten pound
note-you can catch train from
Kings Cross tonight - and dodgs
about the country until you feel safe
and wire me where you are
Sartoris lent the weakling n coat
and cap of decided sporting cast rs n
disguise and had his servant show him
out the back way.
Then be settled down to lcIsurely
enjoyment of his coffee. His man re-
turned In few minutes however.
woman from Falconhurst wanted to
see him" He was inclined to dodge
Myrtle. but. thinking that she might
have a bit of stable Indignation. or
dered that she he admitted.
The thought that she might really he
able to help him get Il bit OF ready
money made Sartoris so gracious to-
ward the sister of the Jockey that he
took her into his arms.
"Ah. Myrtle, my dear little girl" he
said
you are glad 10 see me. Grevlie?"
she asked tenderly.
"Of. course" returned Sartoris. "hut
have you anything TO tell me. You
know I'm devilishly. hard up and need
a little tip"
Il have something to tell you" she
began.
about the horses?" he asked
eagerly.
About myself" she said. MY broth.
-Harry-knows how it is with me.
He follows me everywhere"
IF he comes here-young cub" blus-
tered Sartoris.
Don't call him that" demonstrated
he loves me- He's read it in my face.
oh. Greville. keep your promise to me
and make me your" wife before il is too
late
my dear Myrtle" he protested. I'm
n beggar. | can't keep myself
us that all? Is It only money!
"If were u rich man I'd marry you
tomorrow"
"Then-then--if show you n way to
become rich,' she said eagerly.
At his quick exclamation she went on:
II swore that I'd never tell you an
other stable secret but to make you
rich-to marry me-yesterday they
tried The Whip
with WHAT" ne asked tersely, his
stable sense alert.
Silver Shoe" said the girl.
He whistled.
THAT would tell them" he. said
"She's a flyer
The Whip won, pulling double. 10y
twenty lengths-back her." the girl ad.
vised.
Twenty to one. It's fortunew ex.
claimed Sartoris.
But do it at once" the girl contin-
ued. Il heard his lordship tell Harry
he meant to do the touts this time
that he would tell the world himself
directly the horse started for Newman
ket."
"When's that"
Tomorrow, Sunday night They're
going to put n horse box on to the fast
train that comes through Falconhurst
at 1:2O."
All the greed Of Snrtoris' small ma
ture was aroused. and. not realizing tho
self revelation and satire that his own
words revea led. he exclaimed:
Myrtle. you're an Al little girl-a
dear. sweet little girl
"And you'll marry fne?' she ques
toned anxiously.
CTo be Continued Next Wednesday,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06

And he gave to Lady Diana the gilt
tering diamond whip.
1 Lady DIANA WAS plainly moved and
/ there seemed fears of pride aid JOY in
her eyes Us she answered:
GentleInen-l-I-if you really wish
+ it-thcn as long as you wish i'll will
do my best To hunt H. hard and ride as
straight as Il Sartoris should-I THANH;
you very much-and I'll hold th, whip
you give me till tit can 20 into bet
ter hands
OverjOyed Mt the turn of events the
old marquis FASTENED To the table. till-
ed big bumper and then mouoncd TO
all the company To do the same.
Ladies' and gentlemen" he cried.
the hounds wait. Its time for stir
rup cup. Fill your glasses. | give
You u toast
Cries of The whip and Lady Dr.
greeted him.
Yes. the whip and Lady Di." he
said. and not only the whip and my
dear Di-fOr the whip may soon have
n new handle 10 its name
A general murmur greeted this state
ment.
''Faiconhurst and Rievcrs may be
bound by new thong" went on Bev-
erley. "On day Ike this it's a great
pleasure 10 ask you 10 drink not only
10 your new whip-to my graIdchild
Di-but to the future
The student tones OF a big footman
at the door interrupted him. or rather
inserted themselves into the pause he
had intended 10 be impressive.
The footman's words completed the
marquis sentence. but they also gave
a sinister threat. n tragic turn to Tn,
happy course or events.
Lady Brancaster." announced the
footman. while all turned their eyes
10 the doorway TO behold there, smil-
ing coidly. Mrs. DAquila.
For a moment there was a general
silence after half the company had got
to its feet Haslam moved toward
Sartoris as Il he required the strength
OF his personality. Beverley turned
TOWARD the woman standing there cold
~ self possessed.
Madam he exclaimed.
In a most decided drawing room
manner Mrs. D'Aquils faced him.
Lord Beverley. pray forgive this
er--intrusion,' she said sweetly. Ger
tain rumors having reached my ears. l
had come to ask for a private inter
view with a view TO obviating a public
scandal. But happily-or unhappily-I
have Just heard the words that have
fallen from your lips. Therefore.
though ! regret the pain that j may
cause. it is due TO myself that / should
speak here as publicly as you have
spoken and ssy-that ! am Lord Bran |
casters Wife
Brancaster started forward. his hand |
at his forehead as he struggled TO re- !
gain memory OF the last days before |
bis accident
Wife," be shouted "Its le,'
Lady Diana had gone straight to her
grandfather and. ready to hy TO the |
refuge OF his arms. stood close TO him.
Madam" said Beverley in deep pain.
If this is some I'll timed piece OF bra
attempt
But Mrs. DAquila took the words
from his mouth
1t IS an attempt TO save your
humiliation. Lord Bev-
eriey" she said; perhaps something
worse II is now an endeavor 10 assist
you in explaining TO her eTactly my
position in this house
While Lady Diana's eyes followed
Brancaster wistfuliy. despairingly. the
young earl turned to the company of
his friends and neighbors.
Gentlemen. on my honor he ex-
oloded- Beverley. this is an outrage!
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scratched it and in q few days
my lace was AL covered with
sores Il ran up TO my eyes
and the day after I could not
see out Of my right eye !
was unable 20 set any rest.
1 couldn't go TO bed. being
afraid % getting the clothing
all sOiIed. although / had my
face all bandaged-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06

You are glad to see me, GreviiIs7 p
sne asked tenderiy.
II. hunt=d-I'm logged by them. |
can't 60 on with this. Id ather make
a clean breast of it,"
Confession won't help you. Shut
up. and jaifs a bare possibility. Own
up and it's a dead certainty" said Sar-
toris. drinking his coffee.
The other put trembling hand to
his forehead.
The witness box" he wavered. IF
daren't- i can't face i'll can't / can't"
His voice almost rose TO a shrek.
IF you are really followed by detee-
tires"- began the captain.
Il am, am, swear it," asserted the
rector.
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ITCHED AND
BURNED TERRIBLY
Face All Covered With Eruption.
Unable tc Get Rest. CuticTta
Soap and Ointment Cured.

ss5 No Union St. Aurora. III. My
aslzaeut started with q little plmpls and it
always itched and burned terribly.
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ALL WORKING FOR
COUNTY FAIR
IDEA LAUNCHED BY FARMERS
INSTITUTE is BEING FAVOHA'
BLY, DISCUSSED

The more people investigate ana
think about the county fair PROPOSE
tion launched by the Farmers lnsti-
uute of this county, the more feas-
ible it appears and the more 1t ap-
peals to them. Everywhere yester-
day the question was being discuss
ed by people who heretofore mad
never given the subject thought
and they were one and all heartily
in favor of the movement. The
prominent farmers and stoCkmen Of
the county are taking active inter-
est in this movement and at the
called meeting of the Farmers In
stitute to be held at the county
court house Saturday afternoon a
large attendance is expected anC
every man will be assigned some
work to do to further this move
ment President Helm of the Farm
crs Institute and r. l.. Scott, agen
in charge of farm demonstrates
work in this county, will have pre-
pared petitions to circulate amon'
the voters of the county for the
signature and these will be placed il
the hands of men who VIII 90 on
among the people and explain tn
proposition to them The bushes
men of the city have given assur
ance to the Farmers Institute tina
they are with them for anything
they are after and only desire t
know what is expected of them
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QUIET WEDDING
THIS AF FTERNOON
POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE SUR
PRISE THEIR FRIENDS BY GET.
TING MARRIED.

Walter Thompson and Miss Ruth
Paul Bogie surprised their numerous
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SIX ARRESTS FOR
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COMMISSIONERS
DISCUSS ROADS
INFORMAL MEETING AT THE CON-
MERCIAL CLUB ROOMS LAS
NIGAT-READY TO ACT.

County Commissioners Taliaferro
and Young met with a few members
of the Commercial Club in an informal
meeting at the club rooms and dis
cussed plans for the coming bond cleo
ton for good roads. The commissioners
wereinformed of the findings of the le-
gal committee and what procedure
would have to be followed in making
their actions legal and stated that
they were ready to call the election as
soon AS the citizens would present the
necessary petitions asking them to do
so.
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OKLAHOMA CITY TO DALLAS.
Chairman Publicity Bureau SENDS
Letter Concerning Postal Highway.

ChaIrman Pub1icIty Bureau StOus d
Letter Concerning Postal Highway.
Editor Ardmoreite:
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of organization from Durant to Ok
Iaboma city by the officials and oth-
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meeting with great success in seven
counties in Oklahoma through which
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g trip over the Texas division of the
ro,d last week and on Wednesday
at Mckinney. welded the last link in
tho chain of ten counties between
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err athletics because Of its moral
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