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CHAPTER vi.


"A The Wrath to Come.
Did you ever meet Mccarthy"
asked barrow, as the elevator of the
Atlas sprang upward.
Never"
We'll, no matter what he says or
does, want you to say nothing-noth-
ing"
Correct" said Jack. III down
charge"
That's right" Darrow approved.
First of all, wait outside until / call
you
Mccarthy was already at his desk.
and in evil humor. When barrow en-
tered, he merely looked up and
growled.
Good morning" Darrow greeted
him easily. ANY wireless this morn
ing?"
Mccarthy threw back his heavy
head.
That damn operators been leak
tngl" he cried.
80 there arc wireless. observed
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Secretary Lane Outlines Program.

Denver.-Governor Ammons has re-
ceived from Secretary of the Interior
Franklin X. Lane the following tele-
gram: Tentative program for the
big irrigation conference in Denver,
April ., outlined. includes considera-
ton of Carey act projects, irrigation
districts. administration and opera
tion of desert land act. cooperation
between nation and state in the settle
ment of irrigated lands problems.
crops, markets and finance. and ways
and means of financing future work.
Chief question is. What can the federal
government do and what should 1t do
in the further promotion of irrigation
in the West?"
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STATECAPITAL
NEWS
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
CLAIMS FOR TROOPS HORSES.
State Auditor Refuses Governors Re-
quest For Settlement of Bills.

quest For Settlement of Bills.
Denver.-State Auditor Ready kene-
han refused Governor Ammons' re-
quest that he give certificates of in
debtedness to claimants for the
amount of s2i,555 in claims filed with
the state auditor by the military board
for the purchase of 271 horses.
In letter to the governor Kenehan
states that the claims, which were
approved by the military board Jan.
10, 1914, show instances of horses
charged twice. This, he says, indi-
Gates that the board must have made
careless examination on the claims.
He cannot, he states, approve these
claims as they stand.
In the letter to the governor Kene-
han recounts his trip to Trinidad to
check up the claims presented for the
horses, and charges that General
Chase and ether officers of the militia
prevented him from making a proper
investigation.
The members of the military board
state that Kenehan sis making
mountain cut of a mole HILL" and
that the only discrepancies in the
horse claims were due to clerical
errors.
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$4,000 Fund For Fair Building.

Denver. - Governor Ammons and
the PanamaPacific board of the
Chamber of Commerce met to discuss
plans for raising $4,000 for a state
building at the Panama-Pacific EXPOSE
tion next year. A plan under consid-
Grafton is to have moving pictures
taken throughout the state to be
shown at the exposition during the
entire time it is opers to the public.
A charge of s. per foot for making
and displaying these films during the
exposition will give $4,000 revenue
for 10000 feet OF film.
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vaIIery Goes to Fair As Envoy.

Denver.-John F. Vallery. general
agent Of the Burlington railroad, left
fer California as representative OF
the governor to look into the question
OF Colorado being represented at the
Panama Pacific exposition next year
and to make arrangements for the
Denver Knights Templar to attend
the 1916 triennial conclave In Los An
geles. While in San Francisco he
VIII look into the availability OF the
site allotted to Colorado for n state
building.
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Fined $50 for Killing Deer.

Denver.-Roy Littrell. deputy game
warden of Weston reported to Game
Commissioner Shinn that he had ar
rested three. men for killing two deer
about one year old The men were
fined $3.50 and costs and sentenced to
thirty days in jail at Trinidad.
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Mine Tax to Be Tested.

Denver. The constitutionaiity OF
the mine tax law passed by the Leg
islature in 1913 in all probability will
be tested by the Colorado chapter of
the American Mining Congress. The
question of testing the law by carry
ing it, If necessary, to the United
States Supreme Court, was discussed
at MONDAY luncheon of the Colorado
chapter.
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CHAPTER v.-continued.

Il could tell you exactly what must
have happened" said he. ''if the fall
ure was complete. Never mind that.
Was the condition general. or only
local? How far did 1t extend?"
1T seemed to be confined to New
York. and only about to Highbridge.
Long Island? Jersey?'
Yes; it hit them, too"
What are the theories?"
Il couldn't see that they had any
that 1 could understand" said Jack.
There's some talk of the influence OF
a comet"
Rubbish! Who sprung that?'
Professor Aitken, think"
He ought to know better. Any
others?"
Il couldn't understand them all.
There was one of polarizing the island
because of the steel structures; and
the"
No human agency"
"What?"
mo man or men are suspected Of
bringing this about?"
"Oh, no! You don't think"
mo, l don't think. l only imagine;
and l haven't much basis for imagin-
ing. But If my imaginations come out
right, we'll have plenty to do"
Where, now?" asked Jack. as the
scientist finished dressing and reach
ed for his hat "Breakfast?"
mo, l ate that before I dressed.
Well make a call on the Atlas Build
ing"
"An right" agreed Jack cheerfully.
What for?"
ITO ask Mccarthy II he hasn't job
for you in construction
Jack came to a dead halt.
SAY" he cried. Look here! You
don't quite get the humor of that. Why.
Mccarthy loves the name of Warford
about the way a yellow dog loves a
tin can to his tall
We'll call on him. just the same"
insisted Darrow.
I'm game" said Jack. but l
can tell you the answer right now. No
need to walk to the Atlas Building"
81 have a notion the Atlas Building
is going to be a mighty Interesting
place." said barrow.
They debouched on the street. The
air was soft and golden; the sun warm
with the Indian summer. The clock
on the Metropolitan tower was boom
ing nine. AS the two set out at a slow
saunter down the backwater of the
side street, barrow explained a little
further.
Jack" said he abruptly, iii tell
you what l think-or imagine. be-
lieve last nights phenomena were con-
trolled not fortuitous or the result Of
natural forces. In other words. some
man turned of the juice in this city;
and turned it on again. How he did it.
! do not know; but he did 1t very COM
pletely. 1t was not question of wiz
ing alone. Even dry-cell batteries were
affected. Now, l can think of only
one broad general principle by which
he could accomplish that result. Just
what means he took to apply the prin-
ciple is beyond my knowledge. But
il ] am correct in my superstition,
there occurs to mo no reason why he
should not go a step or SO farther"
Il don't believe follow said Jack
contritely.
What I'm driving at is this" said
barrow; this is not the end Of the
circus by any means. We're going to
see lot of funny things-if my guess
is anywhere near right"
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Percy tsitting on the parlor sofa
with Mabel at his side)-'It's Just this
way, Miss Mabel; I truly wish to get
married. but above all things. the girl
who consents to be my wife must be
economical" Mabel-"Say Percy. this
is getting interesting. Wait a moment
till l turn down the gas"
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she said. in a tone that rang through
the house like the silvery tones Of
bell, ito notify h.iss Comfy that she
needn't mangle that solo. I'll be there!"
Il thought that would do It," said
the minister's wife. quietly. to herself.
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SYNOPSIS.

Percy barrow. young scientist in
search of job. enters the office OF
Boss" Mccarthy of New York. Nc
Carthy has Just been threatened by an
anonymous message ordering him to flee
70 ausope; He does not LAKE tn me ih the
elevator to try for a position with DE-.
Knox. Suddenly the electric apparatus
In the Atlas building goes out of busi-
ness. Experts are unable to locate the
trouble. All at once. without apparent
reason. electric connections are restored
The next evening Mccarthy is warned
that unless he leaves at once for Europe
a sign will be sent him at six. Prompt
1y at that hour the entire electric appara-
tus of New York is cut of. Percy OAR
row thinks he has a clue.
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L. q. WaIbridge Appointed.

Denver.-Governor Ammons has re-
appointed l.. b. Walbridge of Meeker
to succeed himself as n member of the
State Highway Commission. His term
lasts five years.
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BY
HENRY RUSSELL MILLER
SYNOPSIS.

Mark Truitt, encouraged by his sweet
heart. Unity Martin, leaves Bethel. his
native town, to seek his fortune. Simon
Truitt tells Mark that IL long has been
his dream to see a steel plant at Bethel
and asks the son to return and build
one II he ever gets rich. Mark applies to
Thomas Henley, head OF the Quinby Iron
works, for job and Is sent to the con-
struction gang. His success In that work
wins him a place as helper to Roman
Andzrejzski, open-hearth furnaCeman. lie
becomes a bOarder in Romans home and
assists Piotr, Romans son, in his studies
kazia, an adopted daughter, shows her
gratitude in such a manner as to arouse
Marks interest In her. Heavy work In
the Intense heat of the furnace causes
Mark to collapse and KaZia cares Tor
him. Later Roman also sucCumbs ana
Mark gets his job. Roman resents TINS
and tells Mark to find another boarding
place. Five years elapse during which
Mark has advanced to the foremanshlp'
while his labor-saving devices have mace
him invaluable to the company. In the
meantime Kazia has married one Jim
Whiting. Mark meets with an accident
which dooms him to be a cripple Tor IRE.
He returns to Bethel intending 10 stay
there. He finds Unity about to marry an
other man and wins her back. tnltN
urges him to return to his work IN the
city. Mark rises rapidly to wealth anu
power I'm the steel business, but the so
cial ambitions OF his wife make their mar
ried life unhappy The big steel interests
are secretly anxious to get hold or STOCK
In the IrOquois Iron company, supposed
to be worthless. Timothy Woodhouse
seeks financial assistance from Mark ana
the latter buys Woodhouse's lroquois
stock at a small figure. Henley forces
Quinby to let Mark have stock In the
Quinby company through threat that
II he does not he will lose both or them.
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There is nothing to tell-any more
than there is about you"
That is, you're not interested in
what has happened to me. You're
frank"
Because a chance has thrown US
together for an hour is no reason for
us to pretend an interest neither of
us can feel
You may speak for yourself, please.
At least, we can oil the wheels of cir
cumstance by going through the polite
forms. You could smile very gra-
ciously on my man Felix, but to me-"
He broke off with short laugh. His
tory has a way of repeating itself.
remember saying something of the
sort to you once before. or course,
you've forgotten"
81 forget-nothing.
All" He turned quickly to her
again. Then did do you harm"
Il cant see"
1T follows" he interrupted If !
had done you no harm, you would re-
member charitably, not coldly or
worse. and you would be at least as
cordial TO me as 10 my groom"
Now it is you" she answered after
a thoughtful pause, who will not let
me oil the wheels. Probably what you
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COMFORT IN SWISS PRISONS
Penal Institutions Of the Republic Can
Hardly Be Said to Be Abodes
Greatly to Be Dreaded.

A Swiss prison would not be bad
place in which to spend a cheap holi-
day for a short time, as you have
practically all you want-a comfort
able cell. central heating. electricity
good food, a fair quantity Of wine or
beer, and tobacco, and a library. One
can learn a trade, have plenty Of ex-
ercise. and there is little work to do
in return for all these advantages.
Until a year ago, at the Thorberg
prison. good conduct prisoners we're
even allowed out for the day on pa
role" once a week; but though no
prisoners escaped this custom has
been suppressed. or all the Swiss
prisons. perhaps the jolliest Ia that Of
Kreuzlingen, in the Canton of Thur
gau. and an Interpolation will be
made shortly by deputies in the Grand
Council concerning the liberty which
the inmates Of this establishment en-
JOY. They have weekly smoking con-
certs, when the latest music hall songs
can be heard, and, good music, with
the result that at evenings the towns
people-Kreuzlingen has nearly 5000
inhabitants-gather enviously under
the prison walls and promenade in the
street. enjoying the free entertain
msnt. especially - some Of the CON
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The Ambition Of Mark Truitt
Author of
THE MAN HIGHER UP" his RISE
TO POWER" Etc.


him and Hanka dependent upon Piotr's
scanty and uncertain earnings.
Where" Mark asked, as they en-
tered the bank, do you live now?
Rose Alley"
Rose Alley" Mark stopped short.
my Cod"
What does your sort know OF II!
Quite enough. Come along.
A few minutes later they were In
the street again, Piotr the richer Dy
the sum he had asked.
They stood facing each other-the
strong man who had conquered ana
the inefficient. one of life's guerrillas,
who had just taken OF the strong
mans largess. But the inefficient was
not grateful; hundred dollars could
not conquer his hatred.
Il spose," he sneered, you want
me to thank you?"
No II you need more, come to me.
And, see here. Piotr. want you to get
Roman and your mother away from
Rose Alley
You want" The money In his
pocket, Piotr threw craft to the winds.
What have you to do with us? Do
you spose we'd let you help us?
But you took"
Piotr chuckled-a chuckle or tri-
umphant malice. Did you think 1t
was for us?" The chuckle grew into
a laugh, as though he pondered some
mammoth jest. "You-you-have just
paid for the next issue OF the Outcry!"
He wheeled and went haltingly
away. Mark watched him until he
turned a corner.
Poor DEVIL" Mark shook his head
pityingly. He's mad"
1t was not Marks habit to waste
precious hours wandering the crowded
city streets in retrospective medita-
ton. He now went to the appoint
ment with his lawyer to keep which
he had left Henley.
It was q long and tedious consulta-
ton, having to do with a big real es-
tate deal in which Truitt had shown
his customary shrewdness. He dis
played little interest. More than once
Shirley, the lawyer, had to recall his
straying attention. Shirley was aston.
ished at this; his client was notable
for his concentration on the matter
In hand. He would have been even
more deeply astonished, could he have
looked upon the picture that lured
away Marks thoughts. But then. for
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Terrible Misfortune,

They are shifting consuls on the
merit system" said Jerome s. Nc
Wade, the Duluth collector. Here's
man in Shanghai at $4,000 getting
shifted to Barcelona at $4,000. An.
other consul with a Warsaw Job at
$4,000 is shifted on the merit system
to F1ume at $4,000. A few more such
shifts, and where will the poor fellows
land?
Shifting consuls on the merit sys.
tem'--that's a good way to express It.
II reminds me Of Bilson.
Have you heard of the terrible
misfortune that has befallen Bones.
Bilson said to me.
MOT ! said. MOI
Bones, poor fellow said Bilsoc,
has eloped with my wife,"
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Shirley, the name Of Rose Alley would
have raised to life no dead memories.
Shirley's establishment, however,
reached its climax at the close Of the
consultation.
IT'S a good DEAL" he remarked, for
you"
Mark answered with a nod and
opened another subject. Il don't sup
pose Timothy Woodhouse left much"
Practically nothing"
How does our case standT
Well win it."
You're sure Of that?"
Absolutely. His estate will never
push 1t to trial"
Then settle it."
Shirley whistled his surprise Has
the philanthropic bee stung the whole
Quinby concern? he grinned. II
wouldn't do that. though. 1t would
be an admission. AS a lawyer. /
couldn't advise"
Il don't ask advice. Settle it."
Shirley waved a concessive hand.
Its your case, OF course. For how
much? They'll take any figure"
For whatever you think fair. Not
as a lawyer. however. Think of It,"
Mark smiled wryly, "as a gentleman
II the word means anything to you"
IT'S your case" Shirley repeated.
But my notion is. people will think
you don't want the publicity-for so
cial reasons. That sort of talk
Mark rose abruptly. Il can't help"
he replied. with an impatient frown.
what people think, can 1? Fix 1t up
as soon as you can"
But the days adventures were not
ended The ghost of Timothy Wood
house could not GUST Rose Alley from
Marks mind.
The blacks, ordered by telephone,
waited him. Swiftly. Mark holding the
reins. they were guided across q
bridge. along rough-paved. tumble
down streets, into a quarter such as
their aristocratic feet had never trod.
Crime and decay were everywhere.
1t was Is years since he had seen
Rose alley, but he found the way as
though he had taken It but yesterday.
He drew up at the mouth Of a mar.
row shallow court, and giving the
reins to his man. got down from the
trap.
A few children-dirty, sallow, under.
sized-had been playing in the court
With difficulty, for they had not
his tongue and were afraid of the
stranger. he learned from them In
which tenement Peter Anderson lived.
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say is right haven't thought much
about Influences haven't had time"
I'm sorry. Which seems all I can
do about it. You and Piotr and Hanka
seem in a conspiracy to teach me that
for regrettable things We can pay
only with regret. But / promised to
save you time"
Darkness had fallen when they drew
up before the hospital. Mark de-
scended painfully to help her down
a rather superfiuous courtesy. since
she was better able to alight alone
than was he. You're in good time.
| hope?"
"Oh. yes. Thank you for the ride" "
They exchanged conventional hand
clasp. She moved toward the steps
leading to the hospital door. He be-
gan to climb back into the trap.
But the FESTIVE horses started too
soon, while he was balanced on the
little mounting step. His foot was
dislodged. He would have fallen, per-
haps been dragged, had Kazia not
sprung forward, and catching the
reins, brought the horses sharply to a
stop.
You are hurt"
NO" he lied through set teeth, as
he pulled himself up to the seat. His
hip, in fact, had received an excruci-
ating wrench. I'm little awkward.
This is one of the things l can't get
quite used to-"
Il supposed 1t was only temporary"
He shook his head briefly. as though
the topic were distasteful.
"Another-you probably won't be.
lieve this-is an existence that con-
tinually requires little cruelties Of one.
Big ones, too, sometimes"
You say-reQuires"
AT least, encourages. But l." he
smiled unpleasantly. "am subject to
regrets. And equally Improbable i'm.
pulses. OF course" with obvious irony
this is very interesting to YOU"
She was standing between two bal.
ustrade lamps. In their bright glow
he saw her cool impersonal regard
change, become questioning. And the
dark shadow again-as though she
had seen and known to the full the
cruelties whereof he spoke. Her lips
parted. But no words fell. With an
odd little gesture of repression she
turned and slowly mounted the stairs
At the top she paused for an instant.
Good night" she repeated. And
thank you again."
He dined alone at his club tina,
night The events Of the day had left
him depressed and strangely restless
and with a strong distaste for com
partnership.
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CHAPTER XVII.
Famed Into Flame.

fdnneO intO TIdmo.
I'D better quit thinking Of her."
Mark told himself.
A virtuous and a wise resolution,
forsooth! And one strangely hard to
keep. The thought-of a woman Of
the people, dwelling in a fine strpng
body whose splendid perfection the
toll of the people could not diminish.
whose flame 1t could not Quench-
never withdrew entirely, at most re-
tired into ambush whence to spring
out upon him at unguarded moments.
with ever increasing potency to stir
his jaded imagination.
Attainment of the partnership had
indeed proved to be the climax Of his
career with the Quinby company. Fol-
lowed quickly the long imminent COL
lapse. There was no specific ailment,
save a heavy stubborn cough and the
constant ache in his injured hip, which
were really symptoms. 1t was rather
a general failure of his powers. He
was no longer able to whip tagging
energies to the days tasks. The cool,
clear, incisive brain that could grasp
a multitude of details and yet not lose
sight of result and purpose had be-
come cloudy. vacillating and wander
ing, a poor tool for the direction of
a huge. intricately organized plant op-
Grating under tremendous pressure.
He was subject to attacks of profound
melancholy. He could not sleep with.
out the aid Of drugs. Worst of all.
the will to endure, to mock pain and
weakness, had broken.
What's the matter with me?" he
demanded Of his physician.
Burnt out" was the succinct reply.
what can I do"
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SICK DOCTOR
Proper Food Put Him hisn1

The food experience Of q pnyN.',
IN his own case when worn and Vsa.
from sickness and when neeaine
ishment the worst way, is vaiuao'o en-.
IAN attack of grip, so severe II ca ~
near making an end OF me- ia ',s M
stomach in such condition cou N
retain any ordinary food. ] knsr .,.S.
course that I must have food p01
ment or / could never recover. .,,uls
81 began to take four teaspoo ans
OF Grape-Nuts and cream three I'D
a day and for 2 weeks this was s
my only food. 1t tasted so as .s uy|
tina. / enjoyed it immensely ana N, =,
stomach handled It perfectly llO .,.hius
first mouthful. 1t was so .oruL
/ was quickly built back W
health and strength. IA. food
"Grape-Nuts is of great value -
to sustain life during serious a .ssd
IN which the stomach is so delaa Var
1t cannot digest and assimiia''
foods. GrspS
II am convinced that were o
Nuts more widely used by phys - otS
II would save many lives tina. s, ,e..t.'
erwise lost from lack Of nour''Hp sttjs
Name given by Postum w.
Creek, Mich. A.. xofb,
The most perfect food IN ln0 -
Trial OF Grape-Nuts and cres.'
proves. There's a Reason.
Look in pkgs. for the h'"'
The Road to MELVILLE. X
Ever read the above ies' tins. RI
one appears from tine IN sf h~.
are genuins, true, ana
interest.
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Shnea for Soldiers.

A study of the orders given by W
poleon indicates the care he exefcl'sa
to have a sufficient supply OF S0ejj
provided. On one occasion ne wrotf
You know that shoes are aiwa
needed in war;" and at another \
he said to Baron Lejeune:
help on marches, and marches
battles" To Sir John Burgoyne'
question addressed to Weliins'o1'
What was the FIST requirement o. :
SOLDIER" "A good pair OF Shoes "
replied. And the second requN.
ment?" "A good pair of shoes 'Ol
change" And the third" "A pau
of soles for repairs. "-Scientihc AD'
lean.
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victs have good voices. On these &C.
casions there is no warder to prevent
a conversation between the prisoners
and their visitors across the wall, and
thus the former learn the latest news.
1t is noticed that the prisoners are
very polite when young women are
present. Packets of cigarettes and
other small luxuries-not on the regu-
lar menu-find their way over the
walls, and this custom, though strictly
forbidden, is winked at. These pleas
ant little "soirees musicales" are now
threatened. 1t is only fair to the Swiss
authorities to say that crime is de-
creasing, as the population increases.
in the country.