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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-01-09
CHAPTER Xxx.
The Enemy Triumphs.


Old Mrs. Jefferson would long age
have struck a blow against Grace Noir
had she not recognized the fact that
when one like Grace wears the helmet
of beauty and breastplate of youth, the
darts of the very angles of justice
who are neither beautiful nor young
are turned aside. Helplessly Mrs. JEFF
ferson had watched and waited and
now, behold! there was no more Drag
on. Fran had said she would do it
nothing could have exceeded the con-
fdence of the old lady to the new Sec
rotary.
Mrs. Gregory's sense Of relief was
not so profound as her mothers, be-
cause she could not think of Grace's
absence except as a reprieve Surely
she would return-but the present was
to be placidly enjoyed. Grace was
gone. Mrs. Gregory's smile once more
reminded Fran Of the others half-for
gotten youth. When board has lain
too long on the ground, one finds, on
its removed, that the grass is withered;
all the same, the grass feels the sun.
shine
Fran thanked herself that Grace was
no longer silhouetted against the .hori
zon. and Gregory, remarking this atti
tude of self-congratulation, was thrown
more than ever out Of sympathy with
his daughter. Fran was indefatigable
in her duties as secretary, but her
father felt that 1t was not the same.
She could turn out an immense
amount Of work because she was
strong and playing for high stakes
but she did not have Grace's method
ical ways-one never knew how Fran
would do anything, only that she would
dc it. Grace was all method, but more
than that she was as Gregory phrased
1t to himself-she was all Grace.
Gregory missed her every minute OF
the day, and the harder Fran tried to
fill her place, the more he resented it.
Fran was separated from his sympa
thies by the chasm in his own SOUL
The time came when Gregory felt
that he must see Grace again aud be
alone with her At first, he had
thought they must not meet apart
from the world; but by the end of
the week, he was wondering what ex-
cuse he could offer to induce her to
meet him-not at Miss Sapphiras
where she now, boarded, not at the
grocery where Bob was always hover
ing about-but somewhere remote,
somewhere safe, where they might
talk about-but he had no idea of the
conversation that might ensue; there
was nothing definite in anything save
his fixed thought Of being with her.
AS to any harm, there could be none.
He had so long regarded Grace as the
best woman in the world, that even
after the day of kisses, his mind con-
tinued in it's inertia of faith--even the
gravitation of material facts was I'M
able to check its sublime course.
(To BE CONTINUED.)
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hope. Whatever happened-he was
about to see Grave Noir once more.
CHAPTER XIX.
The First Victory.

When Grace re-entered the parlor
to find Hamilton Gregory alone, her
eyes were fun of reproach without
tenderness. AS she came straight
toward him, an open letter in her
hand, his body grew erect. and his
brown eyes, losing their glazed light,
burned from the depths.
Read it," Grace said, in a thin,
brittle voice.
In taking the letter, Gregory touched
her hand. With recaptured alertness,
he held the missive to the light, and
read:
MY Dear Miss Noir:
This is to officially offer you the
position Of bookkeeper at my grocery
store, now that Hamilton Gregory has
decided to rake Fran his secretary.
Come over early in the morning and
everything will be arranged to your
satisfaction. l am,
ROBERT CLINTON"
Gregory looked up, and marked
the fixedness of her gaze. 1t seemed
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SYNOPSIS.

uss ,t Hamilton Gregory'A
fTan aIItti,tlsbnrg but finds him absent
tr1s /, Lt no choir at a camp meeting,
ssdncilas. sl tbither in search OF MN,
Sc FeP asSs the service and is asked -
bHgas g anta{t Ashton. superintendent OF
laYe AvS Sortv Fran from the tent. he
Et19s s0e Sragory is q wealthy man
es net :sll,.r od in charity work, ana a
Ssgg NM Ne church. Ashton necoiileS
Slllsi q tsanr e in Fran and while TAX
Esi!N ln' 81 her holds her hand ana IS
y. m N gapphira CLINTON; sl soSooI hoard
81 rinton chairman OF the stIoo' 0 ZONE
,slIs Gregory she wants ,,. .,S
III H bIns Grace NOR, Gregory p' Eran
" .. sr takes a violent dislike ~ 80 s,a'
y ssvfses her to go away "a ~ ,enrat
q s sIHts al a twenty-yeaf-oid seC' 80 ~
v Gregory In agitation asks Ha"e 60
y, M room. Fran relates tle 80
~ ~ w Gregory married young slIl az
Z 9.ssssH while attending cohege anu
Y 9sssserted her, Fran is the GNU ~ W
~ Il. ,ssrrjage. Gregory had married uIS
...,ns VIE three years before tne ue"tn
l 1Ssar,s mother. Fran takes a liking %
Y v Gregory. Gregory explains tnaS
w q ths daughter Of very dear IIlenu
Y! ~ 4 dead. Fran agrees 10 me stGFy.
w v. nysgory Insists on her making heE
VI " Win them and takes her 10 het
4ss IRA FTan declares the secretary must
w ,ace begins nagging tactics IN an
~ = drive Fran from the Gregory
slss sbbott while taking walk alone
/. -isnight. finds Fran on a bridge tell
Y. Ssr fortune by cards, She tells ADJ
II. ,Sot che IS the famous lion tanner
Y. Vannareil. She tired Of circus life
~ .. s,s a home. Grace tells OF see
y Ess1 come home after midnight with
Z -. ~ She guesses part OF the story
Z. s's srrnrfses the rest from Abbott. She
a n N ask Bob Clinton to go to
ssssssid 10 Investigate Fran's story.
". sslIsis Abbott In her battle against
~ " Fran offers her services to Greg
y = secretary during the temporary
.s.,,sa nj Grace, The latter, hearing of
rs,'s purpose, returns and interrupts a
nrespf scene between father and
sssber. Grace tells Gregory she in
~ ii marry Clinton and quit his serv-
4 ia declares that he cannot continue
Il rerk without her. Carried away by
r,5on he takes her in his arms. Fran
rslss ii on them. and declares that
ssre must leave the house at once. To
iFswry's CONSERVATION he learns of
Onions mission to Springfield. Clinton
NgIas from Springfield and, at tTan's re-
1.a Ashton urgest him not TO disclose
t9Itehas learned. On Abbott's assur-
lie that Grace will leave Gregory at once,
Ils!0n agrees 10 keep silent. Driven In
b corner by the threat of exposure.
Gregory is forced to dismiss Grace.
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cAAprER xvIlI.--continued.

CHAPTER XVlll.-continued.
sAHl You can prove she's no
naiy
Ny pockets are full Of proofs, +"
Robert exclaimed, looking significant
i Gregory.
Dear Franz" murmured Mrs. Greg
III with a sweet smile of reminis-
aaee
Abbott : Mr.. Gregory gasped, as he
hsun TO realize the compromise that
Vss offered, you have always been
ng friend-and you have been inter
Ated IN my charities-you know how
hloftant my secretary is to my work.
His tue that / did wrong, years ago
-Tary yTOng-it is true that | bitter
F-Fhat shall | sat- ?-antagonized the
alsFasts at Springfield. But that was
y ago Am to be punished now"
Ar Gregory" said Abbott, clearly
y forcibly, 81 have nothing to do
"a any punishment, l have nothing
% with demanding the release of
aI secretary. | am a mere agent
Iae interests, sent to you to demand
" your secretary be dismissed in
" morning; and if you cannot see
l'sl way to promise me now that you
aal dismiss her, my office is ended.
! laa can promise to send her away,
{ slvs you my word the transactions
'aAp % forever hushed up, so far as
= ase concerned. If you cannot prom
s. Al 9ll be revealed at once"
=, = last ten minutes" said Robert
slalsa consulting his watch.
s'aea stood looking at Gregory as if
~'uso % stone. She had listened In
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Absent-Minded

She CATER the elopemenD-I have
received letter from my father. Dear
papa is so aOsent-minded.
Hem what way?
She-he inclosed a lCG Of millinery
and dress making bills, and forgot to
nut in the money to pay for them.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-01-09
RUB RHEUMATIC,
ACHING JOINTS
Rub pain away with a small
trial bottle of old
"St. Jacobs Oil"
Rheumatism Is pain ONLY"

hheuhatfSn IL pain only.
Not one case in fifty requires inter-
nal treatment. Stop dragging. Rub
soothing, penetrating "St. Jacobs Oil"
directly upon the tender spot" and
relief comes instantly. "St. Jacobs Oil"
is a harmless rheumatism cure which
never disappoints and can not burn
the skin.
Timber up! Quit complaining! Get
q small trial bottle of "St. Jacobs Oil"
at the store and in just moment
you'll be free from rheumatic pain,
soreness and stiffness. Don't suffer!
"St. Jacobs Or is just as good for
sciatica, neuralgia, lumbago, back
ache, sprains. Adv.
Didn't Pan Out. =.
Mrs. Bacon-What became Of your
fireless cooker you thought SO much
Of
Mrs. Egbert-Oh, l fired" it.
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nave read yours; we thought we could
associate in safety, after that--but |
am weak You never come into the
room that | am not thrilled with rap
ture. Life hasn't any brightness for
me except your presence. What can
do but protect you"
Mr.. Gregory, Fran hasn't any IN
terest in your work"
Il love you, Grace-I adore you.
Beautiful darling-don't you see you
must go away because you are SO in
expressibly precious to me? That's
why | mustn't have you under my
roof" He sank upon his knees and
caught her hand See me at your
feet-should this thing be-"
Grace coldly withdrew her hand.
In spite of all you say, you have en-
gagged Fran in my place"
mo one can take your place, dear"
Graces voice suddenly yibrated
you tell me you love me, yet you
agree to hire that woman, in my
place-ths woman | hate, l tell you
yes, the spy, the enemy of this home"
Eyes, Grace, do tell you that |
love YOU would l be kneeling here
worshiping you, otherwise? And what
is more, you know that you love me-
you know it. That's why | must send
you away"
Then send Fran away, when you
send me away"
ooh, my God, If ] rould!" he ex-
claimed, starting up wildly. "But you
see, it's impossible, can't do that,
and l can't help you"
why is it impossible? Must you
treat better the daughter of an old
college friend, than the woman you
say you love? What are those mystic
rious Springfield interests"
And you are the woman who
loves mel" Gregory interrupted quick
ly. Say 1t. Grses! Tell me you iov.
me before ycu go away-just those
three words before ! sink back into
my lonely despair. We will never be
alone together in this life-tell me,
then, that you love me--let me ear
those words from your beautiful
lips"
"It makes me taught" Grace cried
out in wrath that could not be con-
trolled, ITO hear you speak of love
in one breath and of Fran in the next.
Maybe some day you'll speak both in
the same breath! Yes, will 60 and
you can hire Fran"
"But won't you tell me GOODBYE" he
pleaded. CAS- soon as have become
complete master of my love for you,
Fran shall be sent unceremoniously
about her business. fancy Abbott
Ashton wants to marry her--let him
take her away. Then she will be
gone. Then my'-er-duty--to friend.
ship will be fulfilled. And if you will
come back again then, we might be
happy together, after ALL"
She stamped her foot violently.
This need not be. and you know 1t.
You speak of being master of your
self What do you mean? | already
know you love me. What is there to
hide?"
But others would see. Others
would suspect. Others would betray.
Good heavens, Grace, all my life has
been made horribly miserable because
I've always had to be considering what
others would think and dol"
"Betray? What is there to betrayo9
Nothing. You are what you have al
ways been, and so am |. We didn't
commit crime in speaking the truth
for once-you are sending me away
forever, and yet you try to temporize
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Work for Men and Women.

After all, you know, there Is room
for both men and women in this
world. Men have their work to do
and women have theirs. 1t Is the
womans work to provide for the inner
man and it lis the mans to provide for
the outer woman.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-04
MANY ALIASES AND
MORE CRIMES To
HIS RECORD
Jean La Bonita Nets Forty
Thousand Dollars From For-I
gerieS and Has Three Train.
RobberIes to His Credit

..N % 10 NHFH
','' -. ona 1..-. ',.i,. ,.t.
''''iiiN ,t,,i,.,,,,.
i.a' ..,,,.',..i
h",Hts I'' ','' N'.-, .'tt.r ,n,,,
,...'t.t. ,..,..
sd,rittrt b,rr f,ni.b, i. iaM I.-
pnnfs man 5f r,4,,, su1aas who
tg9s srr,stea on 1 minor rharre nst
week.
lanaptar criminal record lulls Am
tho v1, from <s,. yat. and h. soem
fn bnvr bnd what ha. considers "a good
time. except that he regrets his mar
riage n san Francisco.
.rbaf or. tbe mcanc4t fhipe ever
did" hc said. and refused 10 name
mo afr Tho ennfeasfou rlrared fo
the comfort ~ the authorities. mys-
terry surrounding three mail ear rob
bprits One between BmUnp8mp and
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-04
C0XEY'S ARMY T0G0
To WASHINGTON
ON TRAINS


fg,trgrn Xxx Isl,ns y,.ra r",,s
nl.t,d t,.i,,. ,r,,., .tt,,.i.l
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.b,tn IN an. nn.,nnln,,a ns, ma
uan,en tn tho rnttod ut,tns r
mal,,aeni to 1I.. w. \N.eninrtnn y
ratitian -rontafe.s- th,i +, l,aal rrp-
..a, f., u,. b,,in.t,,.,l ,.,nlitfars III
MInor'''n,,73 my ,'r'r 'o '''' .na.,iG '
Nvnan ia,,t ra1.. i.,1.ss ,r ,h,
ao,, ~ Vr..tt,,et.,,. ., lat
,y,s nr,s,at ot an. r,..ti,e v..
.,nnounr.1 tnnt nrn..n, NINE ,ill NM
rau I'm. , n,rrb nf ur,ai,,t,i,.,s.l mon
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-04
VI W0MEN REGISTER
100000 STRONG
IN CHICAGO
Newest Citizens Testify De-
sire To Take Part In Affairs
Of Governments Rich and
Poor Show Equal interest

Chicago Feh 3d. Moro thm 50.
GOO women Chicagos "uvNost rui-
<ons, became legal vutors todaY rhoy
took the first step iu perlectne their
franchise hy rggisterlng
WhlIo enthusiastic suffwgists prr-
dictcd Womeus registration uf POO.
200, it is cOnsoratiVciN estimated TINT
more than 100000 took ADVANTAGE oi
tho new Illinois law giving women thr
right to ballot for ull statutory uf
nCcg.
Anticipating an unusually large
feminine interest the election officials
appointed many women Judges and
clerks These experienced but little
difficulty m their unaccustomcd
places
Perfect weather favored the suffra.
gist leaders in their work of urging
women tn register early" AS soon
as the polls were open. there was q
rush of lhe new citizens To- qualify
II WAS expected thar difficulty would
result over the provision which re-
Qulrcs voters 10 state their ages As
p stumbling block. This woa c0nsid-
crahly over-rotea Women gave their
asses nonchalanty ANA without any
particular effort to keep those In ear
shot from hearing
fNely effort apparently WAS put
forward ty men officials Iu charge to
make the occasion agreeable 10 Wom-
eu. Polling places were made clean
ana attractive and flowers Werc much
i'm evidence. Also I'm many instances
the men officials rcfmined from
smOkina
Tbpra ,vae I'M nhaiftion nf elaaa
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-04
Congressman Mann Prevents
Adoption of Amendments
Which Would EmbauaSS
Administrations
IMMIGRATION DEBATE
BECOMES 0VERHEATED



WaShngtom Fch. p. Asatic eNclu-
SION agitation was quietod temporarily
at least in the heuse today after q
heated debate mat brought both re
publican ana democratic leaders to che
Moor with pleas for calmncss and de-
liberation. liy ovelWhclmng votes the
mousse slripped from the Immigration
oiil unuet eohsl9 efalon all amend
HlontS WlllVh Noulu nave pldc'n q blf
atNlls' Nslatl' lhllhleIhNon
The action WAS taken after tepuh-
licnn Leader Mann, Representatives
fhefley. or Nontueky, ana other lead
ers made q vigorous fight 10 overcome
the sentimcnl Mhleh lasL msht en-
pressed ltsrll 10y u Note OH nm To- 9U
~ IaNor on the peiicelon "l ana
To exclude Mongolans
MaaAs aHd hesro,a. ne spethcrs lh-
sia'tu lhere shoulu pe ~ Nasty ac-
loh mat mlRhi onnafrass the state
department IN lts relations WIN Ja-
pam
me mousse was Surchaffec win exc
cltement Mleh i met amy ltepiesen-
ItuAe haiiic't IN charIe or the lmml-
S'"'oh hlll' FORCED lhe attendance OF
y quorum. inc anJl-1apanese forces
rusheo acll"h' N'l'feseh'a'lfe l'aktf'
ol Nahlofhla' piesehilhg "a substitute
lor 2 penoile di"stie exclusion amend
Ir '''.,''
i'"' 3ifl N'tiy,'
3'', '..,rti. .'l'- D,'.
,"' t, n"'t '',.'''''.'' 'Al'' .'',',
','' '',''.''e''''''' r "'f'''" '' ''S'l''Vo 'N
e'.ls
ne mousse Was ~ conlu lnn, WIN
halt dozen members NoeiterouslN
uehanuins an opportunity Up u'
heAfa' WAth lhe lloR was turned hN
lltpubilean Leuu.i Mann VINO from
lne center ol lhe 'hdmI5r poke in g.
Ai"Fe low Noieo.
- have been long enough iu this
house, / hope. to place tho country
above parity" he said. u do not be-
iieye any oc these amendments should
De adopted at This time Dealing with
our foreign affairs is subject of
deilacy M best Whiio do not have
Che greatest pride in the present state
department ] feel chat in conducting
our relations with foreien countries,
I ana bound tp rely. iu The first in-
stance, at least upon the state de-.
plrtmCnt ~ they cannot eradicate
ihe difficulties Of the situation
Ihrough diplomatic negotiations 1t U.s.
Time enough then for congress TO act
ay specllie legislation.
"f ann not prepared 10 Invite war
with Japan on amy other country ul-
though if that war should come as
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-04
SPANIARDS CAUGHT
BY VILLA To Be
EXECUTED
Con8titutiooaIiSt Leader Issues
Warning of Fate to Be In
fIiCted ON Enemies Taken
When Torreon Falls


Juarcz. Mexico. Feb. 3-A warn
mE was issued by General Francisco
Villa today that all Spaniards cap
tured In the TOrroou campaign viii
Dee summarily dealt with. General
villa said he had positive proof that
Spaniards in Torreon had taken up
arms against the rebels and that ali
these would he snOt Others. ne
said, would Doe banished from the
country.
I'm conformity with my conccp-
tion of justice wish to notify am
foreign governments that / have pos
itlve information that the spanish
residents of Torreou have sided with
the federal forces there and that it
is my purpose to execute those
Spaniards If wc capture them said
General villa. II ANA making this
statement now so that no surprise viii
be expressed later and TO give such
Spaniards am opportunity to leave the
country before they fam into my hands.
hope this notice TO the United States
and To spain will bc accepted as
friendly warning.
"The last time we took Torroon. !
captured scvcnty-onc Spaniards. Each
OF them promised never to take up
arms against mo again. But now
find that AN Spaniards in Torroon are
armed Therefore. / say that they
viii be shot " captured Those
AGAINST whom I have no positive proof
viii be banished from the country, as
they We're from Chihuahua.
I'm this connection let me say that
Americans may have no fear. / re-
gard the high dignity with which
Americans have conducted themselves
during this revolution ns friendly
act toward our cause. I feel the deep
est friendship toward the United
states All American property Will be
protected"
General villa found IL necessary 10
delay his intended departure for chi
hnahul t0day.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-04
FNBlRGO AGAINST SELLING
ARMS TO NENCANS REVOKED
N PROCLAMATION ISSUED
BY PRESIDENT WILSON
ACTION OF UNITED STATES TENDS
TO EOUALIZE OPPORTUNITIES OF
REBEL AND FEDERAL FORCES

Contends That HueHa'S Ability TO Purchase
Munitions Abroad While C0nStitutonaistS Were Shut Off
From Their Sole Source Ale American Border Probably
Has Prolonged War, and Quickest Way Of Ending IS to
Lit Restrictions and Permit Conending Factions to Fight
Until One or the Other Sid Is Crushed and Peace Is
Thereby Restored; Congressman Generally Approve New
Policy Announced From the White House.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-04

FOREIGN BANKERS MAY
LOAN REBELS MONEY
Noheno Alone Seems to Re-
card New Policy Of Presi-
dent Wilson as Fraught With
Grave Consequences,

fey soeNise jouenAt arsciAt tsAsro wissi
Mexico City, Feb President VIII
SON determination 10 give an factions
lhe liberty OF war material from tho
Wled states VIII not cause President
ltNerta to deliver 60 the American
chnrgc d'utfHros his pusaportg. nor
lMlll h affect his attitude towards the
United states or toward Americans
IN Mexico This asnmnco was given
hN General Huert1 tonight
/ The MuNiclu president mnde prae-
tieallN no other comment ON tho ar-
tion Of President Wilson ana he an.
peared 90 attach small Importance "a
the subject Charge shMehnossv
called on President lluertu late to-
night hut the question ~ lifting the
embargo on arms Was mentioned oaly
incidentally and briefly according 10
Mr 'Shnughncssy They were to-
sethDr half an hour aud President Ilu-
cra reiterated tO che charge that
President Wilson's revocation of the
proclamation of 1919 would not cnue'
him 10 adopt retnliatory measures. lie
assured Nlr O'Shuuehnessy that he
has I'm INC capital a sufficient number
lot troops 20 suppress any antl.Ameri.
cau demonstration that might be- be-
auu
Meucans holding official positions
under The administration generally.
profess not to believe that President
WILSON has improved materially the
position 80 the rebels bv iftlnp die
embargo eu arms and Ammunition.
hut thH fear That financial assistance
might ALSO br accorded lnem. was
frankly expressed tonight hy Quorldo
Mnheuu the minister al farelen III.
tabe
Atheugh there b. uu disposition tp
interpret President Wilson's act as
recognition, oft TIM beliigerency of tina
rehols thuap ut HE nntlunW palace
asserted tonight that 30 WOULD hnvc
nfaetteally tine same effect. The fact
ihat Tie removal of the embargo per
nuts tho free eNporHtluu NJ arms
ifam the nitud States % either fac
ton brings from the officials here
sheer and they point out thnt the
proximity Of the rebels TO thc United
Suites ANA the admitted lmpoveriah
mont ot the federal government leaves
no doubt as io which side WIN hc the
greater bconiiNlaV
President Huertu however. "A few
days apo said that the llftinp of the
embargo would not improve thu reh-
chs position greatly. hecause alrondy,
in his opinion. they were getting from
the country. across the international
boundary all the guns and nmmuni.
ton they wero able Ia pay Tor. in spite
of the apparent efforts ol thu Ameri'
can war department 20 prevent the
smuggling. tie added that money was
the thing the rebels needed more thun
anbthlng elsc and this theS could not
get
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-04

Baltimore Feb -foueressmnn
Bremer IF New Jersey was report
cd To bo sinking rapidly nc midnight
tonight His death Was expected hY
physicians before moruiae he is snf-
forIug from q cancer.