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running-board, was shouting inarticu-
lately and fiourisht'-l an imperative
hand; while the distance between
them was momentarily growing less
noticeable.
As Marrophat's car drew abreast
Alan nodded and said quietly: Don't
be alarmed; | can attend to this gem
tleman single-handed"
And this he proceeded to demon
strate with admirable ease, even
though called upon to do 80 far soon
er than he had thought to be-thanks
to Marrophat's hair-brained precipl
fancy. For, failing to influence the
taxi driver by shouted demands or
threats. or to gain the least attention
from Alan, Trine's first lieutenant abb
ruptly and surprisingly took his life
In his hands and In enc wild bound
prfdged the distance between the two
nying cars and landed on the taxi's
running board.
Stop! he screamed madly. stop,
l sayl You don't know what you're
doing! Let me tell you"
de got that far but no farther. In
the same breath Alan had flung wide
tne door and was at the fellows throat
Ihere was struggle OF negligible
duration; Marrophat was in no way
mis- antagonists match; within three
seconds he threw out both hands.
ciutched hopelessly at the framework
OF the cab. and fell heavily to the
street.
The taxi sped on without pause, its
driver deaf to the halls OF innocent IL
indignant bystanders. Alan pulled
himself together and looked back Just
IN time to catch a glimpse OF a num-
Der OF loafers lifting Marrophat to his
feet and helping him to the sidewalk
OF an unsayory-looking tenement. be-
fore the cab took a corner on two
wheels !"
Not seriously injured, fancy" he
told the girl In response to her eager
look. Verse luckI" he added
gloomily.
But 1t seemed that he was to have
greater cause than this to complain of
his luck. before that ride was ended.
Three blocks further on a tire blew
out with report like cannon-crack-
er, and the taxi lurched perilously,
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hesitated, slowed down, and limped
dejectedly to the curb.
Alan and the chauffeur piled out in
the same instant, the one standing
guard-with an eye out as well for
another cab-while the other assessed
damages.
Nothing for it but new tire, sir
this last reported alphabetically. I'll
must have been broken bottle OF
something like that-it sure did riu
the usefulness clean out of that shoe. =
Go to it." Alan advised him terse
ly; and if you make quick Job Of it.
I'll stand the cost of the new tire"
But if another cab comes alone
while you're at it you'll lose us as
quick as wink. Here's my card, in
case we have to desert you in a hurry:
you understand this is matter of life
and death. and I'll have no time to
settle up with you. But you can call
at Mr.. Digby's Office and he'll fix
things up to your satisfaction"
The man took the card and after a
glance at the name touched his hat
with more noticeable respect.
All right, Mr.. Law" he agreed |:
anything you say" And forthwith
got to work.
The rapidity with which he com.
pleted the change of tires proved him
an excellent chauffeur, an adept at his
craft; but the delay was one disas-
trous for all that 1t worked together
with what Alan pardonabIy described
as the DEVILS own luck to bring the
touring car in sight at the precise mo-
ment when the chauffeur was cranking
up and Alan on the point of re-enter-
ing the cab. And though they were
OF again before Alan could close the
door, the attempt was hopeless from
the start.
And yet-whether or not because
Alan's distaste for interference had
been too convincingly demonstrated
the touring car for the time being
contented itself with trailing about
fifty feet in the rear, while the taxi
fed the tenement purlieus of the Ho-
boken waterfront and found its way
into the broader streets of an unpre-
tentious suburban quarter.
Not until they were well into the
suburbs, with few dwellings near and
no pedestrians to interfere, did Mario
phat's purpose become apparent Then,
however-and 1t happened while Alan
was looking back-the touring car
drew in swiftly and easily and Mario
phat. rising in his seat, leyeled re-
volver over the windshield and fired.
The crack of his weapon was prac-
tically coincident with metallic thud
beneath the rear seat of the taxicab.
Not for some moments did Alan ap-
preeiate the viciousness of the scheme.
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Copyright, 1914. By Louis Joseph Vance

can't be true! I'm trying so hard to
believe-but all the while / know II
can't be true!"
He converted skeptic with the
mute eloquence of his lips
Head upon his shoulder, the girl
chung passionately to him. Tell me
again that you love mel" she prayed.
Promise me you'll never let anything
come between US. Promise me, Alan
promise me you'll be kind to me al
ways. dear!"
Can you doubt will be kind?" he
murmured reproachfully.
i am afraid :" she whispered.
How could be anything else. low
Ing you as l do?"
You can't be sure. What II you
were to find you'd been mistaken"
She caught her breath and added
hastily-"That you didn't really love
me, mean"
"Oh, that's ridiculous!"
Il can't be sure. Nothing in life Ia
permanent. What is love? Illusion Of
the sensesl What is happiness? A
will-o'-the-wisp! What is life? A
make-believeI"
DEAREST" He held her more close
ly still. you are nervous and over
wrought. You don't know what you're
saying. You can't mean what you're
saying. But say that it's So
that life is all make-believe. Then
make-believe you love me"
"Oh, but do, dol"
And make-believe for little we've
caught the will-o-the-wisp-only for a
little-until you wake up and realize
that it's all real and true"
She closed her eyes again: "Yes,"
she breathed, you are right. Let's
make-believe it's all true for a little
longer and forget :"
He could by no means account for
this strange humor; but he did his
best to comfort her, none the less ten
DERBY because of his mystifcation. And
for long time she let illusion blind
her. resting quietly in his arms, max
ing believe
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CHAPTER XVI.
Make-ReIIeve.

Mdke-6ctiSNes
For upwards of three-quarters OF an
hour of that golden morning which fol.
lowed the night OF his return to New
York, Mr.. Law was permitted to es.
TEEN himself the happiest of mortals.
The beginning of the period was
synchronous with the slam of a taxi.
cab door that shut away superfuous
world from the company of two who
loved.
The sound spelled safety as well as
success In Alan's understanding.
The car slipped smoothly away from
the curb, pursued only by little gust
OF semi-ironic cheers from the little
company of working men who had wit
aessed as well as measurably partici-
pated In the putative elopement from
the house of Urine.
Vigilant for any indication that their
evasion had had a witness In that
strange home of deathless hatred.
Alan watched 1t through the little
window in the back of the cab until a
corner blotted out the vision OF It;
then with sigh of relief sank down
every thought, impulse and emotion
were dedicated.
"Rose!" he whispered, and tenta-
lively touched one of the hands that
lay clenched in her lap.
She responded with never a sign to
Indicate consciousness either of his
touch or his whisper.
And reminding himself of the strain
imposed upon her by the experience
through which they had just passed,
Alan excused her unresponsiveness on
grounds of reaction, and for the time
felt constrained to let his sweetheart
rest and regain her normal poise:
there was bliss enough for him in the
consciousness that he had won her
safely away, that nothing now more
than a short hours drive across town
and by ferry across the Hudson stood
between them and the marriage that
should prove the consummation of all
their trials Barring accident!
Alan had too often suffered the pen
atty of disappointment for over-indul-
Ience in this failing of his for depreci-
ating the unforeseen, not to make the
mental reservation, Barring acct
dentist" with little SILVER of dread.
Had any Of Trine's household been
eognizant of his daughters escape,
Alan argued. interference must have
been instant.
Despite the reassuring aspect, the
preoccupation Of his companion so
wore upon him that he was presently
no longer able to refrain from disturb
Ing her.
"Rose!" he begged again, closing a
hand tenderly over hers. Dearest
girl, don't worry another Instant Do
calm yourself: remember we are safe
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tackle dragged the ground with its
ropes.
It was the work OF a minute to CON
vince a thick-headed policeman that
the attempt was feasible and should
be permitted. 1t was the work of less
than another minute to rig loop in
the line and fasten round his body
beneath the arms. Volunteers did not
lack; couple of husky longshoremen
sprang to the ropes at his first call
They heaved with q will His feet left
the ground, he scared, he caught the
caves of the shed-roof. and shouting &c
cease hauling, drew himself up on this
last, backed a little ways down it and
calculating his direction nicely. with
a running jump launched himself out
over the street.
The momentum of his leap carried
him well out over the heads OF the
throng assembled in the street and
truly toward that window where Rose
was waiting. Then its force slack
ened. For an awful instant he be-
lieved that he had failed But with the
last expiring ounce of impetus. he was
brought within grasping distance Of
the window SILL
Hauling himself up, he gathered her
into his arms
A great tongue of tawny fame licked
sngrily out or the windows as hs
swung her back 10 safety.
cTo BE CONTINUED
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SYNOPSIS.

The OF Hearts IL the death sign em-
ployed by Seneca Urine In the private war
OF venseance which. through the agency OF
ms Daughter. Judith. a woman of violent
passions like his own. he wages against Alan
law, son OF the man lnow dead who was
hnocsntly responsible for the accident which
rendered Urine a helpless cripple for life.
Aian 10 In love with Rose. Judith's twin and
aouoie, though in aft else her opposite. Ju-
dith vows to compass Alan's death, but he
and so. unwittingly and unwiliingly wins
her love. Thereafter Judith IL by turns
animated by the old hatred. the new love.
and Jealousy of Rose
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surprise had gained the closed door
before they recovered and sought to
stay him.
Indifferent to them all. he shook the
knob and shouted: Rose! Rosel"
Her cry came back to him, a nuf.
fed scream: "Alani Help! Helpi"
Backing away with a mad idea OF
throwing himself bodily against the
door and breaking 1t down. he was sud
denly confronted by hideous mask OF
humanity-face OF man all misshapen,
bruised and swollen and disfgured
with smears of dried blood and dirty
bandage round his temples, but mons
the less vaguely recognizable.
The words that streamed from its
distorted lips drove recognition homs.
Gee, fellers, look't who's here! IL
IT amt tn guy what threw me off'n
that girder this mornin'. Stand back
and let me kill TIL"
Without the hesitation OF a heart.
beat Alan swung heavily for the thugs
jaw. The blow went solidly home.
The man fell like poled or.
Pandemonium ensued. Rallying to
their comrade, the rufians attacked
Alan with one mind and one intent.
Murder would have been done then
and there had II not been for q rotten
banister-rail, which gave way, precipi-
tating the lot to the ground floor of
the hallway.
simultaneously the lamp on the wall
was struck from Its bracket and
crashed to the floor, its glass well
breaking and loosing food of kero-
sene to receive the burning wick. The
explosion followed instantly. In a
trice the hallway was a lake Of burn
Ing oil. and hungry flames were lick
ing up the rotting wallpaper and eat
ing into decayed baseboards and stair
treads.
Still fighting like q mailman, con-
testing every foot Of the way, Alan
was borne down the hall and out of
the front door. A scream OF "Fire!"
greeted him as he reeled out into the
open. 1t was echoed by a dozen
threats.
The doorway vomited men and
women of the tenement. They choked
1t for time, blocking both egress and
ingress. By the time they broke out
and left the way clear solid wall OF
flame stood behind it.
Thrice Alan essayed to pass that
barrier of fire, and thrice it threw him
back. Then, struggling and kicking
to release himself and try again he
was seized by brace of able-bodied
policemen and rushed fifty feet from
the house before let go.
Lack of breath checked him momen-
tarily.
He looked up, dashing from his
smarting eyes tears drawn by the
sitting clouds of smoke, and saw
vaguely at the second story window a
woman leaning out and shrieking for
help.
That it was hopeless to attempt the
staircase he well knew. Drawing
aside. he endeavored to come to his
sober senses. and cast about for some
more feasible way to effect the rescue
of his Rose
The tenement occupied one corner
OF a narrow street Directly opposite,
a storage warehouse stood upon the
other corner. Before this last was the
common landing stage for truck de-
liveries, protected by a shed-roof.
And, suspended from a timber that
peered out over the caves. a hosting
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CHAPTER XVII.
The Ring.


Theirs was the last vehicle to SWING
between the gates before these last
were closed.
And this was quite as well; for Alan
rising for one last backward glance
through the rear window, started in
voluntarily and choked upon an ex
clamation when he deserted a power
ful touring car tearing madly toward
the ferry-house, it's one passenger hall
rising from the front seat, beside the
driver, and exhibiting a countenance
purple with congested chagrin as he
saw his car barred out of the carriage
entrance.
Quickly sensitive to his emotion. the
girl caught nervously at Alan's hand.
What is it, dear?"
"Marrophat," he snapped.
She uttered hushed cry of disnay
Don't be alarmed, however" be
fastened to comfort her. Hes lost
the race: the gates are shut-eyen the
passenger gates-and there must be
company spotter somewhere near nv
for the gateman is virtuously refusine
to be bribed by roll of money as
thick as my wrist"
At that instant the taxicab rolled
aboard the ferry-boat; the deck gates
were closed; hoarse whistle rent the
roaring silence of the city; winches
ratified and chains clanked; and the
boat wore ponderously out of its slip,
so much for Mr.. Marrophat!" Alan
crowed, sitting down. Fooled again,
He can't stop us now!"
Perhaps :"
Why that perhaps? Why that
tone?" he demanded sharply. struct
by the foreboding her accents con.
fessed.
This isn't the only ferry. There's
the Pennsylvania and the Lackawanna
and by hard driving he might even
manage to catch the boat that con-
meets with this from the CHRISTOPHER
street ferry of the Erie!"
impossible! / don't believe it! |
WON'T"
Lets not" she agreed. But, Alan
/. !"
"Yes?"
Promise me-if he should manage
to catch up with us-you won't let him
talk to you. mean. don't LET him
mo fear of that!" he asseryated
hotly. IF he tries to exchange one
word with mel only wish he WOULD"
She seemed satisfied with that: but
the incident had served appreciably to
chill their spirits. They ACCOMPLISHED
the remainder of that voyage in a
silence that was no less depressed he
cause they sat hand in hand through.
out
Nor was their taxicab three minutes
out of the ferry house on the Jersey
shore-though the chauffeur. stimu-
later by Alan's extravagant promises
was doing his best to fracture the
speed laws and escape arrest-when
the girls fears were amply justified:
a shout from behind drew Alan's head
out of the window on one side and the
girls or the other and proved to both
that Marrophat had indeed found some
way to make the crossing without
great delay.
His touring car was within fifty
yards when they first were aware of
it; and Marrophat. standing On the
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She Appeared Anxious to Escape
Without Being Seen.
now; we fooled them handily-thanks
TO your faith and bravery, sweetheart!
and everything is going to be well
with us from now on. Over in Jersey
the minister is waiting now to marry
as; and down at the White Star dock
the boat is waiting that is to carry us
on to England the moment we're mar
rled. Think Of that-and that love
you. Nothing can possibly break the
strength OF that csmbination!"
sAlsp- she breathed gently. TT
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-03-12

Just rioht Tor Backache and Hheu ;
matism
Foley Kidney Pills are so thourougly
effective for backache, rheumatism
swollen, aching joints, kidney and
bladder ailments that they are recon.
mended everywhere. A. A. Jeffords,
McCrew, Nebr., says: "My Druggist
recommended Foley Kidney Pills fol-
pains in my back, and before | finished
one bottle, my old trouble entirely dis.
appeared" II. L. Hennessy.
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For City Treasurer.

Yale city caucus is called for March
l8 and at that time candidates for the
several city offices will be nominated
rhe Expositor has candidate for the
office of city treasurer to present to the
voters in the person of John Hutton
our worthy townsman. He is one of
our best citizens and business men in
whom the utmost confidence may be
placed. During all of the years he has
been among us he has freely given his
time, money and energies to every com.
mendable enterprise and good work
for the upbuilding and advancement
OF Yale. In presenting his name at
this time we are sure that he will like.
wise be popular with large majority
of the electors and we know Of no reas-
on why he should not secure the nom
ination and election without opposi
ton. John is away on a visit and may
not be home i'm time for the caucus but
we have the assurance that If nominated
he will accept.
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Alumni Entertainment

The entertainment given by the
Alumni association last Friday eve.
ming in Central hall was decided sue
cess The hall was well filed with
lovers of home talent and a nice sum
is now on the credit side of the asso-
citation books. The program consisted
of misc ellaneous numbers, all we'll
rendered and enthusiastically received.
Music, vocal and instrumental, recita.
tions, readings and folk dances by the
little ones, made up variety pleasing
to everyone.
One of the most interesting features
of the whole was the debate between
Seniors and Juniors on the question,
"Resolved, That Woman has done more
for Humanity than Man" This i'm
portant question was well handled by
both sides, both in argument and de.
livery and the issue was eagerly looked
for The decision brought by the
judges was two for the affirmative and
one for the negative.
The program was well closed with a
fine number by Heine's little German
band which brought hearty applause.
The members of the Alumni Asso.
citation wish to thank those who so
kindly took part in the entertainment
also those who so willingly assisted in
making it a success.
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Farmers Attention.

John Hutton and Jas. Cogleys Sons
wish to announce that they have ar
ranged with the American Steel d Wire
Company for moving picture enter.
tainment of great interest to the farm
ers. This is entitled "l through the
Furnace to the Farm" and deals with
the manufacture of steel, especially the
nails, barbed wire and woven wire fence
used on the farm.
There are 5000 feet of film in five
reels, and these are just few of the
scenes shown
Mining with giant stesm shovels
Mammoth clam shell buckets
Huge ore carrying boats
Blast furnace in action
Drawing off the molten pig iron
Bessemer and open hearth processes
A train load of white hot ingots
Rolling out the plastic metal
Cold wire drawing
GalvaniZing
Weaving wire fence
The proper way to build fence on the
farm
These have been pronounced the
greatest industrial pictures of the age
and it is worth while for any farmer TO
see them. Admission is by ticket only.
Any farmer may obtain free tickets for
himself and family by calling on Jas.
Cogleys SoDs or John Hutton. Don't
forget the time and place 49, Friday,
March 10th at l:00 pm. at The Princess
Theatre.
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Resolutions of Coincidence.

Preamble and resolutions adopted by
Advance Lodge, No. 10, l. o. D. F.,
Yale, at regular meeting of the
Lodge, held on Friday evening, Feb.
27, 1914
WHEREAS, Our brother, Andrew Al
ward, while in the prime of life and
vigor of manhood has bee cut down by
the inexorable hand of death, there
for be it
RESOLVED, That we, his brethren
assembled, deplore his early death,
and the severance of the tie that binds
Oddfellow hearts together, and that we
bow our wills in humble submission to
the ruling of the Great Creator on high,
who doeth all things we'll BE it
further
RESOLVED, That we convey TO the
widow and friends of our deceased
brother, this expression of our heart.
felt sympathy in this the hour of deep
afliiction, ever bearing them in remem-
brance i'm harmony with the VOWS of
Oddfellows. BE il also
RESOLVED, that our lodge be suit
ably draped in mourning, and that
these resolutions be placed on the rec
ords of the lodge, and copy sent to
the widow of our deceased brother.
Adrian Popplewell,
Harry +. Beal,
Robert Shaw,
Committee
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Died at the home of his sister, Mrs,
Thos. Proctor of Armada, Wednesday,
Feb. %, 1914, Mr. Alauson Finch.
Deceased was born in Armada, March
lst, 1882 In 1856 he married Miss
Elizabeth Doan who died January =,
1891. After his marriage MIR. and Mrs.
Finch moved on what is known as the
Henry Dinner farm northwest of Yale,
where they resided until about 80 years
ago when they moved to the home of
his sister
Deceased leaves to mourn his death
three sisters and one brother:-Mrs.
Thomas Proctor, Armada; Mrs. Jane
Morgan, Yale; Mrs. Elnora Hosner,
Oxford; Cyrenus Finch, Seattle, Wash.
ingtOn.
Mr.. Finch retired from active farm
ing about thirteen years ago and has
been in comparatively good health until
within the past year.
He was an honest, upright man ever
ready to lend helping hand to the
needy and pleasant cheerful word to
those in sorrow.
D.
James Hlliker, aged 10l years, died
at the home of his son near Melvin on
Saturday afternoon, March 7th, 1911.
He was born in Canada and moved
to Michigan 52 years ago settling in
Maple Valley township.
Deceased was married three times,
first when he was 30 years old to Mary
Ann Depeel with whom he lived 33
years. About one year later he married
Mary Stephens who also died. Liza
Ann Potter was his third wife she de
parting this life seven years ago.
Eight children are living live boys
and three girls.
The funeral was held on Wednesday
from the Valley Center church, inter
ment in that cemetery. Rev. Schleicher
officiating.
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Republican Township Caucus

A caucus of the Republican Electors
of the Township of BrOckway will be
held at the Town Hall in said town
ship, OH Wednesday, March 10Th, 1914,
at 2;U0 o'clock p. m. local time, for the
purpose of placing in nomination the
following officers lone supervisor, one
Clerk, one Treasurer, one Commissioner
of Highways, one Justice of the Peace,
full term, one Member Board of Re.
view for twoyears, and four Constables
VIM. i. Darling
Walter Brown
James Rose
Dated Mar. 10, 1914. Twp. Com.
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Annual Meeting Farm Bureau.

A meeting is being called by the
Executive Board of the ST. Clalr County
Farm Bureau, for March 18th, at ll:0O
o'clock OH the second tloor or The L. y.
Bid, Port Huron.
TINS is the annual meeting of the
Farm Bureau, and at this time cam.
paign will be started for the continue
tion ot this work in ST. Clair County.
Every person who is interested in this
movement should be present at this
meeting. A report OF the sec. Treas.
will be read, and the County Agri
cul,u ,urist will submit his report for the
work accomplished last year.
Every person interested in this work
should be present at this time.