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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-12-25

he might contrive a chivalrous tone.
$50, if you will just hand yer Gen
eral Hastings letters, why, here's your
money. You have the letters, haven't
you?" he demanded abruptly.
Aggie coyly took a thick bundle from
its resting place on her rounded bosom.
'"They never leave me-" she said.
"Well they can leave you now, all
right" the lawyer remarked unsympa-
thetically. He reached quickly for
ward for the packet, which Aggie ex-
tended willingly enough. But it was
Mary. who. with a swift movement
caught and held it.
~ think" Mary explained tranquil
ly, that you had better see our lawyer,
Mr.. Harris, in reference to this. We
women know nothing Of such details
Of business settlement"
ooh, l see," he said disagreeably,
with a frown to indicate his complete
sagacity in the premises.
81 thought you would, Mr.. Irwin"
Mary returned. IF you'll take the
money to Mr.. Harris Miss Lynch will
meet you In his Office at 4 o'clock this
afternoon, and, when her suit for dam
ages for breach of promise has been
legally settled out Of court, you will
get the letters. Good afternoon. Mr..
Irwin"
The lawyer made a hurried bow
which took in both Of the women. and
walked quickly toward the door.
ooh, you forgot your marked money.
Mr.. Irwin" Mary said.
The lawyer wheeled and stood star
ing at the speaker with a certain sheep
ishness of expression that bore wit
ness to the completeness Of his dis
comfiture. Without a word he walk
ed back to the desk, picked up the
none and restored it to the bill case.
young woman" he said emphatical-
~, "you ought to have been a lawyer"
And he took his departure, while Mary
smiled in triumph and Aggie sat gap
ing establishment.
you've darn near broke my heart"
she cried. bouncing up violently, "let-
ting all that money go out of the
house. Say. how did you know it was
marked?'
81 didn't" Mary replied blandly.
"But it was a pretty good guess, wasn't
itT Couldn't you see that all he want
ed was to get the letters and have US
take the marked money? Then, my
simple young friend. we would have
been arrested very neatly ~indeed-for
blackmail."
"Geev' she cried. THAT would have
been fierce! And now?" she question
ed apprehensively.
Mary's answer repudiated any posi-
biity of fear.
"And now" she explained contented-
~, "he really will 60 to u lawyer.
There he will pay ove that same
marked money. Then he will get the
letters he wants so much. And Just
because it's a strictly business trans
action between two lawyers. with
everything done according to legal
ethics
"And it's actually the same old
camel" Aggie unused.
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# he did not promise to marry you you
have no ase-non at all. Now, Ag-
mes, tell me. Did General Hastings
promise to marry your"
"Oh, yes-oh, yes, indeed!' Agg1e
cried falteringly. And l wish he
would. He's such a delightful old gen
tleman!'
The legal representative of the de-
lightful old gentleman scowled disgust
eddy at this outburst.
"Was that promise made in writing?'
No Aggie answered gushingly.
"But all his letters were In writing.
you know. Such wonderful letters!
So tender and so-er-interesting!"
"Yes. yes. | dare say" Irwin agreed
hastily. with some evidences Of cha
grin.
But you're quite sure. Agnes" Mary
questioned gently. that General Hast
ings did promise to marry youT"
"Oh. yes Aggie declared tensely.
"Why, I would swear to It." The
limpid eyes. so appea ling in their soft
luster. went first to Mary, then gazed
CTQSClnRly luUO tuOSe VI tHc EOuCcu az
torney.
Were beaten" he confessed defect
eddy. turning his glance toward Mary,
whom plainly he regarded as his real
adversary in the combat on his clients
behalf. I'm going to be quite frank
with you. Miss Turner, quite frank"
he stated. with more geniality. though
with a very c~restfallen air. I'VE can't
afford any scandal, SO we're going to
settle at your own terms" He took
from his pocket a thick bill q Q and
from this a sheaf of banknotes. which
he laid on the desk before Mary, with
little laugh of discontinue over hav-
ing been beaten in the contest
As he did 80 Agile thrust forth an
avaricious hand. but 1t was caught and
held by Mary before 1t reached above
the top Of the desk, and the svaricious
gesture passed unobserved by the At
torney.
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stood looking down at the covering
creature before her.
1.-The Emporium" she repeated.
There was a tragedy In the single
word. "Then you are the one who
The accusation was cut short by the
girls shrek.
81 an not! l am not, ! tell you!"
For a moment Mary lost her poise.
Her voice rose In a fare of rage.
"You are! You are!'
The craven spirit of the girl could
struggle no more. She could only SIT
In a huddled. shaking heap Of dread.
Mary soon mastered her to such an
extent that when she spoke again, as
II In self communion, her words came
quietly, yet with overtones of a SUI
preme woe.
"She did it," Then after a little she
addressed the girl with a certain o
dering before this mystery of horror.
"Why did you throw the blame on
me?"
The girl made several efforts before
her mumbllng became Ineligible, and
then her speech was gasping, broken
with fear.
II found out they were watching
me, and | was afraid they would catch
me. So | took them and ran into the
cloak room and put them in a locker
that wasn't close to mine and some In
the pocket Of a coat that was hanging
fhorn God Ennuvc 1iHnf Ennvu
whose 1t was. l just put them there
l was frightened'-
"But they caught you later. Why
didn't you tell them"
81 was afraid" came the answer
from the ~shuddering girl. 81 told them
1t was the first time / had taken any
thing, and they let me off with a year."
you cried and lied. and they let you
Off with a year. / wouldn't cry. l
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 sneaksv'
Somehow the speech was welcome
to the girl, gave her a touch Of our
age sufficient for cowardly protesta-
tons. 1t was more like the abuse that
was familiar to her. A gush Of tears
came.
"TIl never forgive myself, never!"
she moaned
ooh, yes, you WILL" Mary said
m~alevolently. people forgive them
selves pretty easily. Stop crying. No
body is going to hurt you" She thrust
the money again toward the girl and
crowded it into the half reluctant. half
greedy hand. "Take it, and get out"
The contempt In her voice rang still
sharper. GO. before i change my
mindv'
The girl needed no second bidding.
With the money still clutched in her
hand she went forth swiftly. stumbling
a little In her haste, fearful lest at the
last moment the woman she had SO
wronged should change in mood and
take back the money.
Freed from the miasma of that pres
ence. Mary remained motionless for q
long minute. then sighed from her tor
tured heart.
"A girl l didn't know" she said be-
whereby. perhaps had never spoken
to-who smashed my life like that!
Oh, If it wasn't SO awful 1t would be-
funny! 1t would be funny!'
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expect me to see any n but Mary
under the circumstances. We were
married this morning."
Aggie accepted the news with ntt1ng
excitement.
Goodness gracious! How perfectly
lovely!"
you bet it's lovely" Dick declared
He turned to Mary. his face glowing
with satisfaction.
Mary" he said, II have the honey
moo trip all fixed. The Mauretania
sails at 8 In the morning. 80 we will
where 10 your fatherY' the bride
asked. without any trace OF emotion.
20 Lordi 4 had forgotten On shout
dad. III tell you what well d. Well
ssnd dad q wireless from the ship. then
write him from Paria
~What wa your psomissf toid
ron that I wouldn't 81 with you MIL
you bad brought yeus eafher a meoo1
- had Wished ~ happinem
May p1ck ~
you A. ~ -
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X.
A Bridegroom Spurnsd.

"V0sas. that %t" Cassidy wa: told up 's ssr.
from headquarters. He didn't
put a name to 1t, but I'm on"
It was Carson speaking. Mary regard.
ed him inquiringly, and he continued,
putting the fact with q certain brutal
bluntness after the habit of his class.
II guess you'll have to quit seeing
young Glider. The bulls r wise. His
father has made q h0ller."
"D0n't let that worry you. Joe" she
said TRANQUILITY. She allowed . few
seconds 60 py. then added O. n Qn1te
indifferent. Il was married - plck On
der this morning" There como =
squeal Of amassment fxcn An2 =
start of incr10u11y fro0~0oeprR
~YN.- MasIcCspo Xps
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"Oh.' the girl murmured, her voice
%Quivering a little as the lawyer, after
a short nod, dropped again into his
seat, ''oh, I'm so frightened!' She
hurried, fluttering, to a low stool be-
hind the desk beside Mary's chair, and
there she sank down, dropping slightly
and catching hold Of one of Mary's
hands as if in mute pleading for pro-
lection.
"Nonsense!" Mary exclaimed sooth-
ingly. There's really nothing at all to
be frightened about, my dear child.
You mustn't be afraid, Agnes. Mr..
Irwin says that General Hastings did
not promise to marry you. OF course
you understand, my dear, that under
no circumstances must you say any
thing that isn't strictly true and that
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"What were you SEN up forT"
For stealing"
Stealing whatT"
Goods"
Where from?"
''The Emporium"
In a fash of intuition the whole
truth was revealed to the woman who
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CHAPTER VIII.
The Thief.

N RARY was In joyous spirits aft
" err her victorious matching of
w brains against a lawyer of
hiph tondin in his DrOfeS-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-15
WEATHER CHECKS
COTTON DECLINE
Little Broadening of Specu-
latiye Interest-Hesita-
ton Renewed

New York. March 14.-Reports that
heavy ri<ss were delaying crop prepar-
|ations, and rather a better spot demand
from exporters checked the decline in
cotton early in the week. and caused
rallies. of about 20 points Arbitrage
houses and trade interests continued
buyers ON the advance. but there. was
little indication of broadening specula-
tive interest and after a considerable
reduction In Wall street or scattering 2
short accounts the market showed re-
newed hesitation. owing to prospects
for clearing weather in the belt, bear
ish weekend figures and claims that
March export enga gementsl were not
heavy enough to make any lasting i'm
preston on prices. On the stormy
weather the south did not appear
to have created any real apprehension
as TO the new crop outlook, although
it emphasized the fact that a favorable
start Is dependent upon weather eone
ditions during the next two months
Last year wet weather in March at
tracted considerable attention as little
preliminary farm work had been ac-
complished. This season, however
preparations were reported we'll ad-
vanced before the recent rains, and
sellers have expressed confidence that
a few days of good weather would
find the trade quite as optimistic over
the prospect as previously. Meanwhile
rather a more favorable opinion has
developed regarding political condi-
tions abroad and expectations of ulti-
mately strong statistics have been fos-
tered by reports that a leading English
authority has slightly increased his es-
innate of the worlds acutal consump-
ton of American; placing 1t at 14750,-
600, compared with private ginning fig
ures, suggesting total growth OF
about 100000 bales. OF course, ii Is
argued that the surplus from the 16-
100000 bales crop will provide this ap-
parent discrepancy and many bearish
expressions of opinion were still cir
lculating here towards the end of the
week, even though the action of prices
had suggested the markets susceptf-
bility to any hint of unfavorable new
lcrop developments.
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Port Cotton Movement

Brought into sight thus far
LOT season ................ 1909, ,73
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NEITHER BULLS NOR
BEARS ARE ANXIOUS
Prices Fail to Move Far at
New Orleans-Weather
UnfavOrable

New Orleans. March 1f.-Unfavorable
weather over the belt and bearish week
end statistics were contending influences
in the cotton market today. With the
main features about balanced, prices did
not move very far. and neither bulls nor
bears showed much desire TO enter into
new commitments on a large scale.
On the opening the tone was steady and
prices were points down to points UP.
compared with Yesterdays close. Cables
were better than due. but little attention
was paid 10 them. The weather map re-
neeted much rain In the cotton region and
many kilograms We're received from dif-
ferent sections complaining that work in
the fields would be impossible for several
days to come. The best market did on
this was TO advance l to 3 points over
yesterdays closing Level. The forecast
predicted cold wave for the south, but
this, while regarded as being very un
favorable. did not stimulate buying to
any extent The small mill takings for
portance before noon. official estimates
placing them well below bullish expecta-
tione.
In the afternoon selling increased when
Hester put takings at only 27i000 bales,
against $4,000 this week last year. The
visible supply showed a decrease for the
week of only 1o6,73s bales, against a de-
crease this week last year of 1882. At
the lowest the trading months were to
points under the last quotations of yes-
terday. The close was steady at net loss
of to points.
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WHEAT OUTLOOK IS
THE BEST IN YEARS
Extremely Favorable Crop
Adyices Tend to Put
Wheat Down

Chicago, March 14-Extremely favor
able crop adviees today tended to put
wheat on the down grade. Closing pirces
though steady were 1s@14c to sc under
last night. Corn showed net decline of
ssls4c to &c. oats a loss of lose to $50
1se, and provisions a setback to 21s to 20
cents.
According to high authority the out
look for wheat is the best in years.
In many localities in the winter crop
belt the plant was said to be in almost
perfect condition. Moreover, the weather
map showed abundant moisture In all di-
rections Under these circumstances
bears took control of the market early
and held their advantage throughout.
Notwithstanding less favorable crop re-
ports from Russia, foreign news of a
whole was not of a kind to encourage
any active buying. Disappearance of the
recent export demand acted as a further
bearish influence. On the other hand.
the possibility of a substantial renewal
of foreign purchasing at the present level
served to check enthusiasm on the part
of the short sellers
Seaboard clearances of wheat and -four
equalled $4,000 bushels. Primary re-
ceipts of wheat were 100000, against SS5,0o0
one year ago. Liquidation by speculative
holders was the feature in corn and in
fuenced to a greater extent than usual
the selling of other cereals. Absence of
shipping demand had much to do with
bringing about the bearish feeling that
prevailed.
Oats eased of in sympathy with corn.
Heavy realizing by outside holders weak
ened provisions. 1t was said that cash
demand had materially fallen off.
Erllt,ire ca11at a fions 1yera as follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-15
NEW POTATOES ON
MORRIS AVENUE
Wholesale Trade Slightly
ImprOved-Prices Are
Stationary

New potatoes appeared on the whole
sale street yesterday for the first time
this season. An early shipment was re-
ceived yesterday by one of the whole
sale fruit and vegetable firms of Morris
avenue.
The return of fair weather yesterday
also brought back in part return of the
brisk trade of the past few weeks which
has shown an alarming slump in the
last three days. The trade yesterday
showed much Improvement and accord
ing to the dealers it was fair There
were no price changes of any consequence
noted and the present quotations are cx-
pected to remain stationary to the close
of the week. Yesterdays corrected whole
sale quotations follow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-15
HARTMAN STOCKS
DEMAND ATTENTION
Southern Pacific Shows De-
cline of 2 5-8-Other De-
clines Continue

New York, March 14-Trading was all
but suspended on the stock exchange to-
day after drive at prices in the fore
noon had forced down some of the leading
issues a point or so.
Speculative interest Jagged and periods
of several minutes elapsed without a
transaction.
In the noon hour only 1000 shares of
stocks changed hands. The market
dragged along in this fashion until the
last hour when spirited rally eliminated
the earlier losses in most cases. Traders
were interested chiefly in the Hartman
stocks owing to the effort at the eleventh
hour to put through a dissolution plan
before the expiration tomorrow of the
agreement with the underwriting Zsyndi-l
cate. Although news of this project COM
ing shortly before the close yesterday sent
up prices, traders were inclined to take
a more conservative view today.
The chance of further opposition from
the California railroad commission and
doubts as to the status of Southern Pa
cfic under the plan confused speculative
opinion, and there was strong inclina-
ton to allow the market to drift. South
ern Pacific was depressed early in the
day to ISIS, a decline of 2ss and new
low point for the long decline. The up
turn in the market in the last hour was
based upon the hurried calling of a meet
ing of the Union Pacific board, at which.
according to unofficial reports in the
street, the new dissolution plan was for
nially ratified.
New Haven's decline continued with a
somewhat further drop in Boston and
Maine, controlled line In the Boston
market on reiterated rumors concerning
the dividend policy of the companies.
London did little In this market. The re-
straining influence of foreign monetary
conditions was still felt and call money
loaned up to 5h per cent. The bond mar
ket was steadier today than for some time
past Total sales. par value, 81, 500, 900.
Bonds of the United States on call were
unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-15
Interior Cotton Movement

Houston: Steady; middling, Pee; net
receipts. 21Sl; gross receipts 2l61: ship
ments, $685. sales, 1862; stock. 1872 663
Augusta: Steady; middling, 121bc; ne,
receipts, 527; gross receipts, 557; shipments
666; sales, 5s4. stock, 75156
Memphis; Steady; middling, 12ssc; net
receipts, 1881; gross receipts, 1889 ship
ments, 1881; sales, $3.50: stock, 145, s3l.
St Louis: Quiet; middling, 12hc; net
receipts. 167; gross receipts, 753; ship
ments. 100; sales, 500; stock. aO,0s1.
Clncnnati Net receipts, l5S; gross re-
ceipts, 15S; shipments. $40: stock, 2s054.
Little Rock; Quiet; middling, 12Isc; net
receipts, S6 gross receipts Sc: shIp-
ments. 9S stock, 81 S5s.
Louisville; Firm; middling, 1880: net
receipts 102; gross receipts, 1O2; ship
ments, 81: sales, 81; stock, 100.
Greenviile; Steady; middling. 12ssc.
Total today: Net receipts, 44s2: gross
receipts, 547s; shipments. 6s73; sales. SIPS:
stock, 442, 553
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-15
COTTON MARKET
RATHER NERVOUS
Opening Figures Show an
Advance of 81 Per
Bale

New York, March 14.-'Fhe cotton mar
ket was rather nervous and unsettled to-
day, but closed steady with prices net
point higher to 8 points lower.
The opening was steady at an advance
of to 4 points. in response to better ca
bles than expected and renewal of yes
terday's buying movement, which includ-
ed further business for foreign account
supposed TO be in the way of arbitrarge
opening figures showed an advance OF
about 81 per bale from the low level OF
last Monday. however, and this seemed
sufficient to attract considerable realizing
by recent local buyers The official fore
casts for clearing weather and the lower
temperatures in the south were consid-
cred favorable following the recent heavy
rains, and offerings became a little heavier
during the middle of the morning. The
close of Liverpool shut out some of the
support at about the same time and the
market gradually eased off. Prospects
for rather bearish weekly figures added
to the confidence of the sellers appar-
emily during the early trading and the
prices at one time showed a net loss OF
from to 9 points. At this level the
selling became a little less active and
there was renewed demand from Wal
street sources, on which the market re-
covered most of its loss during the last
half hour, with the near months relatively
firm at the close. Norfolk interests Were
credited with selling March here during
the day against purchases of July, but
the spot month maintained its premium
The into-sight movement proved little
under expectations, but splnners' takings
were relatively small and the worlds Wis
sible supply of American cotton showed
a smaller decrease than for the same
week last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-15

Galveston: Steady; middling, 12Jbc; net
receipts, 1896; gross receipts, 1896; sales
SOS; stock, 246, 1874.
New Orleans: Quiet; middling, 1850; net
receipts, 2497; gross receipts, 2506; sales,
1853; stock, 1885, continent, 1000; coast
wise, 1886.
Mobile; Steady; middling, u 1-1sc net
receipts, 147; gross receipts, 147 sales, IS;
stock, 1904: coastwise, 2.
Savannah: Steady; middling, 12Ac; net
receipts, 1735; gross receipts, 1876; sales,
1914; Stock $685. coastwise, 1859.
Charleston; Quiet; midding, 12hc; net
receipts, 50; gross receipts, 95; stock, 26,-
| f69; coastwise, $50.
| Wilmington Quiet middling, u 1-1ec
net receipts, 4s4; gross receipts, 4s4; stock,
2s,S1S.
Norfolk: Steady midding, 12hc; net re-
ceipts, sos; gross receipts, sos; sales, 1916;
stock, 61.693; coastwise, 967.
| Baltimore: Nominal; midding, 12%c; net
receipts, 7s4; gross receipts, 794; stock,
9235.
| New York. Quiet; middling. u. .boc;
gross receipts, 1892; sales, 200; stock, 1l4,-
| 092; Great Britain. 200; coastwise, 64S.
| Boston: Quiet; middlng, 12. Soc; net re-
ceipts, 81; gross receipts, $685. stock, 10,
| $50.
| Philadelphia: Steady; middling, II. 75c
stock 2164.
| Brunswick: Net receipts, 401: gross re-
ceipts, 4O1 stock, 1860
Texas City: Net receipts, 20; gross re-
ceipts, %. stock, 21,s98.
| Aransas Pass: Stock, 361.
| Jacksonville: Stock, ITO.
| Pensacola; Net receipts, 80; gross re-
ceipts, $50; continent, $50.
| Newport News: Net receipts, 243S: gross
receipts, 243S; coastwise, 243s.
| Total today at all ports: Net. 15.6S1
| Great Britain, 200; continent, 1850.
| Consolidated at all ports: Net. 9e. 4sg:
Great Britain, 2,057; France, 1892: CONT
nent, 5s17S; Japan, 6747; stock, 7s5, 9O7.
| Total since September / at all ports.
Net, S,592,27l; Great Britain, 2.as4. 307
France, 9o3,737; continent. 2,752,2s4; Japan
| 242 210; Mexico, 1850.