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Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-19
CHAPTER XIX.

No Hospital Gould Hold StodnSon
NTHEN Silent Swanson aroused himself from
w the effects of the blow on the head from
the beer mallet in the hands Of the treacherous
bartender, he sat up feebly and found himself
In semi-darkness. His head seemed splitting
with the excruiating pain He put up one hand
to examine the extent of his injuries and felt
a great lump, while the hand came away wet
with blood that was drying upon his face and
neck One eye was half closed and he pulled
1t open with his hand. His entire body seemed
racked with pain and he groaned as he at
tmepted to move.
Some one crowned me with crowbar," he
nluttered to himself his brain gradually be-
gan to work normally. They must have kicked
me after | went down"
He sat still a few moments nursing his pains
and trying to imagine where he was. \
faint groan from somewhere in the heavy
shadows near him startled him into full realiza-
tion Of what had happened. He felt around
for moment and his fingers touched the body
Of huddled against a wall.
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-19


maker on that big fellow when the house fell
think some one beaned me from behind with
a brick and then they kicked US around Ouch
my ribs feel stove in"
II m sore all over" moaned Kennedy That
fellow didn't do it all by himself. did he >"
Il have a dim recollection of hearing some
one tell him to fix us right" replied Swanson.
Il may have dreamed it"
The two badly damaged athletes sat for sew.
eral minutes gathering their scattered facul.
ties.
Let's get out OF here" urged Swanson sud
denly. If some watchman finds us here We'll
be pinched, and it will make nice story for
the reporters"
Where do you think We are"c asked Ken.
nedy, striving to set to his feet and groaning
With every move.
In the alley back of the joint We were in.
replied Swanson.
They must have dragged US to the back
door and dumped us"
He had managed to get upon his feet. as.
sisted Kennedy 10 arise and slowly and with
many Eroans they went toward the mouth of the
alley swanson looked out into the deserted
street and feeling certain they would not be
observed he led Kennedy out into he glare OF
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-19

What are you going to do?" whispered Ken
nedy. from his bed
I'm going out of here" said Swanson. He
crept out of bed, and with his face pressed
against the window, watched the corner four
floors below until taxi cab stopped there and
waited Then, drawing a sheet over his
night gown. he opened the door cautiously.
Good iuck, Silent" whispered Kennedy, as
the big shortstop closed the door. The ele-
vator standing open at the floor level
Swanson stepped into it and dropped quickly
to the ground floor. The receiving clerk be-
hind her counter had glimpse of a ferocious
looking ghost, garbed in a white sheet and
with face smeared with blood. racing down
the hallway, and before her screams could
bring help, Swanson had run limpingly across
the street, leaped into the taxi and was shout.
ing orders to the driver to get him to the
ball park
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-19

II must be ken-dnd he
IS hurt" he muttered, and
crept toward his cOmpan-
ion. Gradually his eyes be
came accustomed to the
semi-darkneSs and he saw
that they were huddled in
the dirt of a grate-paved
alleyway at the side Of a
doorway. The door was
closed and padlocked. The
rays of an electric light in
the street at the end of the
alley penetrated part of the
way into the chasm OF black
ness, and the diffused rays
enabled Swanson to distin-
guish the outlines Of his
companion. whose feeble
groans indicated that he
was semi-conscious- Swan
son worked over him, Shak-
ing and speaking to him,
and presently Kennedy stir
red and sat up against the
wall.
Where are We? What
happened?' he INQUIRED in
= "0wildered manner.
Search me" Swanson re
piled mournfully. Il was
just beginning to get
ready to swing the haN.
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-19

the electric light In spite of him
self he stopped to laugh.
81 can't help it, KeP," he said. you
look like the man who Fit simmons
We're a fine pair OF sleuths TO let
one saloon bouncer beat US to
pulp"
You're not such beaut yourself"
said Kennedy, eyeing his companion.
You look as If they pulled you
through d corn shredder"
Lets go around to the front door
and clean out that place" urged
Swanson, growing angry at the re-
membrance of the events that pre-
ceded the slugging.
Both men we're commencing to re-
cover from the effects OF the cruel
treatment they had endured, and, as
their injured muscles lOosened, their
anger arose. They made their way
painfully around the block and to the
entrance of the saloon. 1t was lock.
ed, and the place was IN total dark
ness. Swanson shook the barred
doors without result, then stood gaz-
through the glass.
Say Ken, we must have been
knocked out for quite a while" he
remarked thoughtfully. mo one is
here. They probably closed up as
soon as they threw us out-and we
haven't a bit Of proof against any
one.
Wonder what time It is" groaned
Kennedy. We've got to get to bed
D.. ".n want to play"
Holy Mackerel!" exclaimed Swan
son, using his favorite form Of swear
ing. Il forgot! That's #! Ken,
after we we're knocked out they beat
US up to keep us from playing. Come
on. We've got to forget about fight
ing and get ready to play. I'll get
even with someone for this"
Forgetting his hurts in his anger
and excitement, Swanson led the way
to the electric light at the corner
and examined his watch.
Past 2 O'clock" he said. Can
you walk. Ken? We've got to get
somewhere and get patched I'D. NV
right shoulder feels as If It were
broken, and my legs are-I wonder
what Clancy will say?"
He broke off his lamentations and
finished his sentence IN startled
tones, as II the idea Of Clancy's wrath
had Just come into his mind.
won't want to see him for a
month" said Kennedy, groaninp
My throwing hand is sprained from
hitting that big fellow. Silent If we
don't play-that pennant is gone +"
swanson IN
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-19

To Be Continued Next Sunday
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-14
T TEMPLE.

Something entirely new in the line
Temple theater, this week, namely, a
whirling piano in mid-air, with Volant,
pianist, seated at the keys, playing
the accompaniment for Miss Portia
Newport, soprano, who sings while
standing on the descending, ascending
and revolving instrument. II is a
thrilling novelty The mechanical ar
rangement Is hidden from the audi
ence by sort OF gauZe curtain,
through which the act is seen. In adj
dition to the novel feature of the pro
duction, Volant displays merit as a
pianist, playing as we'll with one hand
as many finished artists do with two.
Miss Newport also does some credit
able singing.
II is TO laugh TO see Frank Milton
and the De Long Sisters, Lillian and
Lou, in Twenty Minutes Layover at
Alfalfa Junction Milton Is the
station agent and general utility man.
! and he uncorks whole barrel OF
comedy. The De Long girls represent
a couple of vaudeville performers.
waiting for a train. 1t is their quiz.
zing OF the trainmaster which brings
out the amusement. The trio also
appear as musicians, each playing a
saxaphone.
Jack Hazard, monologist. author OF
Amt ii Awful, Mabel?' is back
with a good line OF stories. many OF
which are new; Fred and Daisy
Rails. In an eccentric gymnastic
novelty, give good account OF them
selves, doing some clever work on
flying rings, Marie Fenton, billed as
"A Melody Maid.' wears stunning
gowns and sings in pleasing, re.
freshing manner. displaying a charm.
ing voice and a lot OF expression.
"The Wanderer" is the name given
sentimental sketch. which serves to
introduce Lewis b. Madden and James
William Fitzpatrick. Music is a
feature of the piece, and Mr.. Madden
shows ability as a pianist. one OF his
feats being the one-hand performance
Frank Work and Jewel Play. aero
batic testers, are performers of class
the Kratons entertain with rolling
hoops: the Edison kinetophone shows
Mayor Gaynor. of New York, and
heads OF departments OF the metropo-
lis. who give short talks on their work
and the Microscope gives the usual
views.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-14

have always wondered why afraid
OF growing old; but when voiced my ideas the sub
jeet someone always said, why. of course you are
young enough not to worry yet awhile.
Il don't think shall worry when have passed
that line-wherever II is-where the begins TO
worry for | am going to do things up to the moment |
leave the mundane sphere Thank fates it has been
demonstrated in the last few years that woman
accomplish things In the great worlds movements out
side the task that has always been hersthat OF
bearing children
This perhaps is the reason why women have dreaded
old because they have dreaded the time when
cording to the worlds verdict. their occupation
should be gone.
1t is entirely different today Now just
begin to live after their children have even
after their grandchildren has grown
the leaders OF society today are grandmothers Our
greatest actress is great grandmother and although
people that the human voice rarely lasts after
middle yet not many Of greatest singers
under 40
Our famous writers and painters all
middle aged women.
The young girl Is only creature of dreams which
the woman, IL she fulflls her highest destiny.
makes true.
But growing old in years and growing haggard and
settled in looks two different things We should be
just much ashamed Of ugly wrnkled faces and settled
figures would be OF any other deformity that
can help.
Above air else keep your chin softly rounded
throat line firm, for here is the first sign OF the age
shows Incidence and general lack Of interest
thusiasm. 1t says palmer than words II of it
all
Keep your head up Don't draw you chin in Don't
close your mouth in determined manner just before
go sleep. Use plenty of cold your
neck and above all don't ugly high collars Don't
think unknd pessimistic thoughts This is the best
world you've got.
Yes know this is only sensible good health re-
gime but if you would be young and beautiful until
die have only to practice sensible good health
good thought regime.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-14

just as gorgeous in the twinklng or
an eye And, Strange to say. after
the wear and tear OF a long season,
too, these costumes are remarkably
fresh and pretty
Clever Miss Hoffman, was at her
best, Monday evening. She seemed
in better form and brighter spirits
than on her last visit. Her contribu.
items to the performances were many
and novel. Miss Hoffmann's accom-
p!lShments seem to include about
everything to be found in the vaude-
Vile, musical. and dancing world.
The Garden OF Girls scene, in which
Miss Hoffman,. assisted by Stafford
Pemberton and lot of girls. swirls
and leaps and races through the pink
blossom-laden trees OF an apple
orchard TO the strains OF 'Narcissus,"
and The Blue Danube is one OF the
most alluring and beautiful of stage
productions.
All OF the capable people whose
work made the show a success from
the beginning. are still with Miss
HOFFMAN,, including that vivacious
dancing sprite, Marion Sunshine;
clever Louise Dresser and her pale
blond braids; that most excellent OF
all Hebrew comedians. Barney Bern
ard: the amusing comedians, Dave
Jones and Ralph Austin James Duffy.
the hero in the plot. when there
Is one; statutesQue Ethel Hopkins (;
Mllbury Ryder, who does the Chinese
stunt, before the show begins. so
c!everly. and Lee Chaplin, Miss Hoff-
MAINS dancing partner. The Ahearn
troupe. eccentric cyclists. Is uneX-
celled and provides hilarious finish
TO brilliant and entertaining per
Torrance. The Skatells roller rink
ers," are so expert as to leave the
spectator gasping with wonder.
ELLA NAE HAWTHORNE.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-14
GARRIck.

It's Just as breezy, speedy, laugh
able. entertaining and handsome as
It ever was, this big Gertrude Hoff-
mann show, From Broadway 10
Paris" back in the Garrick theater
this week, for the second time within
two months. And. there was just as
large and Joyous an audience packed
into the theater Monday evening 70
welcome Miss Hoffman, and her
clever associates, as on the previous
visit, when ten performances were
necessary to accommodate would-be
ticket buyers. This week there will
be matinees OH Wednesday. Friday
and Saturday. in addition TO the even
ing performances, and, IT looks to the
box office man as though he would
have very few seats, if any, left in
the ticket rack for any Of the perform
anCes
Although the current week will
mark the end Of the regular season in
the Garrick, and the members OF the
HOFFMAN, show have been doing the
same stunts for so many months that
they have forgotten the count, there
is no lack of ginger and pep" in the
performance. IT is kept to the speed
lest possible notch by the musical
Director Max Hoffman,. who not only
wieds the baton over large orches
ira. but, plays the piano at a terrific
pace. and never takes his eyes Off the
folk on the stage, for fear they will
let down the speed a bit The com
pany is a large one, with a particular
ly good-looking lot OF girls who can
dance with real grace and change
their glittering costumes for others
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-14
MILES,,

Featuring Maud Lyons and Jessie
Cree. the latter Detroit girl and
long a heavy drawing card In this city
and six other coy and winsome young
ladies' in musical-electrical-fio
ballet. the Miles management is again
offering "a well-balanced bill to patrons
of that house this week
The Lyons-Cree act lis a novelty in
number Of ways. To open, Miss
Lyons. blessed with a sweet soprano
voice relies OH "A cabaret entrance. AS
she approaches the runway TO the
stage she stops 10 distribute a number
o. roses (real ones too among those
In the front rows Miss Cree follows
with two pleasing whistling solos. the
tCnc OF which time has failed to alter.
The remainder OF the act is given over
TO an instrumental Offering, which is
of an unusually high order. and q
Pretty May pole dance. brilliantly
illuminated with series OF pretty
electrical effects.
Jane Courthope &c Co. Offering a
onc.act drama. Lucy Jim also
scores heavily with the audience. In
the act huge Newfoundland dog
is used aud the scenic effects are
unusually attractive. Charles Forces
ter. as Jim hamilton" and Master
Ross. boy Of II, as Teddy" sup.
ported Miss Courthope
Jack Kings quartet, seen here be-
fore. is still there with voices OF DUAL.
ily, humor that is not overdone and a
collection Of songs that can not fail 10
please even the most optimistic. The
imitation, while singing. OF wedding
scene. is decidedly amusing.
William Rogers and Mary Wright
spend few minutes in Just vaude-
Vile. Their opening singing mum.
bers. both single and double. are
pleasing and the windup gives Mr.
Rogers ample opportunity TO display
some clever dancing.
Harry Bestry introduces a number
Of nifty steps and songs. I'm addition
10 displaying a wardrobe that would
at least make John Drew look around
twice. Harry laval, posing as per-
feet gymnast. offers novel and en-
PERTAINING group OF feats OF strength
and aerial education.
The customary good pictures from
the Mifescope close a well.balanced
bill
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-14
AS TOLD BY AUNT GERfIE
CHAPTER n.


"Tchick, Tchick," said this little
one as IL tumbled out and opened its
small eyes upon the big world for the
first time
Mother Duck looked at It and look
ed at II and looked at IL.
oh. II was SO ugly and so big and
SO awkward-looking. Could 1t really
belong TO her?
What can this last child OF mine
bs?" thought the puzzled mother. is
1t 4 turkey-cock or what Is It? Well,
anyway, II is very big and very strong
and not nj all like any other child |
ever had
The next day the weather was very
fine, the sun very bright and the pond
very clear and inviting-looking. Moth
er Duck gathered her brood about her
early and started for the water.
Come on. children" she called
Let's all go for a swim" With a
cluck. cluck. for invitation. she glided
In. and all the babies followed; yes,
even the ugly one.
Him." said the Mother Duck, then
that isn't a turkey-cock Ii holds its
head beautifully. II sits so straight.
do believe 1t can swim better than
my pretty children do
The next tour was made into the
Guck-yard. where the old duck warned
her children to beware Of the big cat
and the fowls and the hens.
Nov use your legs she said
Keep close TO me and to each other
and bow TO that big duck over in the
corner. She is the grand dame of the
duck-yard, a real aristocrat."
AS the little family paraded through
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-14
: GT6eQgl|4 Ducld''2g9!H!S!

the yard all the other inmates looked
AT II. They seemed of one mind and
very we'll pleased until they caught
sight OF Ugly" who was trailing
along, alone. behind. Then. with one
accord, they sent up cry. "Oh, he's
so ugly. What is he? Why is he?
Who wants him? What's his namey
and no end OF other unpleasant
queries.
A duck flew at poor Ugly and
pecked him. A hen trampled on his
web feet: children laughed at him and
the cat spat at him.
MY last child is not handsome.
said the mother. looking sadly al
Ugly" But he is big and strone
ami doesn't do anyone any harm" She
scratched the ducks neck and smooth
cd his body. for she was his mother
you see.
All might yet have been well il the
turkey-cock had not happened in just
then. He was wild with anger when
he saw the Ugly Duckling. He made
such fuss and noise that the poor
thing could stand no more
When they saw every one was
against him, even his brothers and
sisters behaved unkindly, saying
May the cat take you, you ugly
thing"
And at last the good mother. worn
out with the cross sayings OF hel
| friends, flew into q momentary rage
and said, II wish that you were IA,
away. Ugly"
The poor lonely duck turned ant
fled.
! Tomorrow Wen tell you where h,
went
| (To Be Continued.)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-14
CHILD BURNED TO s;, "
DEATH. MOTHER ICNQ1 =

NEW YORK. May 1y.~-Afr6 IN
as Ford, dangerously III, fol1opl1<
operation performed today, -
know OF tho tragic death Of her IN
old daughter Alice, who Wa ~
to death with a score OF persons -
ing on IN horror, unable to Reach
child.
When a Lackawanna train puIS4
into Harrison, N. j.. passengers fo~
horrified TO see little columns r
smoke and flames on hillock -
the station. II was moving rap11|
back and forth and then the foyU r.
child was distinguished. X14l|
Alice's clothing was In flames. ~
gon. and drove madly to q hoSp1toM
but Alice died soon afterward. TN
chi!d's mother was In the same hosp
tai awaiting an operation. but has no'
been told OF the tragedy.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-14
AVIATOR FLIES OVER
ALPS; NEARLY FROZEN

BERNE. May 13.---Oscar Bider. =.
Swiss aviator, in monoplane, new
over the Alps today at an altitude Of
10 $50 feet. He left Berne In high
wind and in two hours and 10 mins
utes alighted at Sion, having covered
so miles at an average height OF two
miles. The aviator was almost frozen
and had TO be lifted from his machine.
the whole flight having been over
glaciers
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-14
Wilson's Bill Passes.

TRENTON, n. j.. May 13.-Presi-
dent Wilson's compromise jury reform
bill passed the house late yesterday
afternoon after IL had been amended
bv lacking OH a statewide referen-
dunn.
This will necessitate acceptance OF
the measure by popular vote before 4
becomes operative. ,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-14

All through the summer the raiine
frocks will be very much In evidence.
me one pictured is model from
errand OF faris. The skirt IL PEI.
fectly plain and for that reason par
ticularly pleasing, as one is growing
rather tired of the loopings and drar-
cries so universal This dress Is of
old rose ratine With simulated button
holes of black satin and wide Dlack
satin belt, over which rs a short coat
of the old rose ratlne. The hat worn
his costume. which is partica-
lsrlv girlish. Is OF black straw with L
band of duh blue satin ribbon and a
single flower OF old rose In the front
Of II
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-09

same party will make the survey I'M
perfectly. When he ignores all the
old corners and lines OF former SUR
veyors, who was far superior in cdu-
cation and experience, commit fatal
errors as he has already done, rob
9tAose who have no recourse from his
erroneo,rsNsuisveY The surveyor who
has such ego views should be succeed
ed by one who is more conservative.
I have stood by the Protective AS
ISOLATION like a lean tick to a negroes
shin. My opponent has been found in
the tent Of the enemy. I respectfully
ask all voters, who believe in correct
surveying to stand by ME like
Stonewall Jackson.
Yours truly.
I. F. SORRELLS.
1913 It. (AdvD.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-09
BANKING ROBBING
PROFITABLE VENTURE
Dnring Past Year Banks Oh This
Country We're Robbed OF More
Than tl00,0DH.

Boston. Oct 2.--That bank bur-
glary is still a Furnishing industry
was indicated today in the report OF
the standing Protective Committee of
the American Bankers Association,
which is holding IFS thirty-niath M
nual convention here. DGrtLg nc
past year the banks of the country
was robbed of T71.4fS.S2.
According TO the report there war-
between Sept /, 1913 and August 81,
1913. thirty-nine burglaries or at
tempted hurglaries OF banks which
are members of the Association, and
ten burglaries OF banks which are
outside the Association.
Oklahoma seems to be the choicest
field of operations for the bank
piliging fraternity. That state, which
is the home of Senator Owens. one
of the authors of the new eurrenry
bills holds the record of the yea.
with - banks robberies, New York
through with only 8 hurglaries. Some
states had to deal with only one lone
operator against the integrity of
their boarded wealth. These are Com
neticut, Indiana, New Hampshire, anT
Ohio.
1t would seem that the old fash
toned Wild West methad of bank
robbery took place in Texas. with IL
bure'afies Illinois with a record OF
, IL, and iowa With 10. These with
Oklahomas record of - would indi-
cate that the Border style of bank
robbery still prevails.
The total loss sustained by the
banks of this country through the
operations of burglars for the year
ending August 81. 1919. was $171.41S.-
-
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His Own Bills.

Butchers are not generally credited
with an especially sensitive tempera-
menu, but New York has one member
Of the guild whose skin must be e1
traordinarily thin. At any rate, he
goes to unusual lengths to exoner ate
himself from the charge Of extortion
Above the cashiers window be has
hang this sign:
TT prices are high don't blame me
They have hit me, too. Here is the
meat bill OF my own family. Read
IT, Then follows an itenized ac-
count of the chops, steaks roasts and
cats meat consumed by the butchers
dependents IN one week The prices
recorded are sufficiently altitudinous
to appease the most disgruntled Gus
toners. and they settle their own bills
with good grace.