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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-25
CAME THROUGH ZEAL or
ALL. SAYS BOARDS LETTER

DR.. Nelson was informed by the
board tina; he WAS mistaken as to the
use OF certain language by Mr.. HirsCh-
berg. and that the board and STAFF ilav-
inE had n better understanding, the
board does not deem It NECESSARY to
investigate n matter arising from II
misrepresentation. having its origin "in
the zeal of all for the better welfare OF
the hospital"
DR.. Nelson. who Is chairman OF the
visiting staff OF the Virginia Hospital,
had written TO the board the following
letter.:
AT a meeting between your board
and n committee OF the staff OF visit
ing physicians and surgeons Of the
Virginia Hospital. held on November
30 1914, AIR. Hirschberg, OF the board
made charges against my performance
of the. duties failing TO me as the mem
Der of'thc staff OF physicians for the
City Hospital 1T this time on duty. and
IN charge OF the medical work of the
hospital.
SAY CHARGES ARE
ABSOLUTELY GK0UNDLESS
Elm addition to making general
charges against me for lack of atten-
dance to nay duties. he made the specific
charge that had run the risk OF taking
the life OF one of the sick poor OF the
city. while a patient at the hospital,
IN order to make an exhibition OF her
at clinic. and, further, that IL was
up to me- 10 hand my resignation in
10 the board. or for the board TO
demand my resignation.
"AstI stated at the time, all OF these
charges are absolutely Froundless. ]
respectfully request that tn. board will,
at ltEiearliest convenience. hold an In
vestigation of the general charge made
as to my performance OF my duties as
member of the visiting stan OF the
VIrEini1 HOSDltal. and also OF the
specific charge just referred to-
Il need scarcely add that / feel 1t
due to all concerned that there be no
delay In conducting this investigation"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-25

Postponed TO Christmas Day.
Christmas Day was the day SGT by
Justice ECrutchneld yesterday as tho
~, Walput, young white man charged
With giving Il. L, LigEon check Tor
having funds In tho bank He was;
hniled for his appearance In court on
that day. "a ts. {, IL \ q, :
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-25
EnELs0NDEMANDs AN
O.F FICIAL INQUIRY
Aspersions Of Hirschberg as to
Attendance on Patients.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., SAYS BOARD
Remarks Had Origin ''in Zeal OF All
for Better Welfare OF Hospital"
Says Letter. Declining TO Make In
vestigation Requested.

E Charges calling into question tho fit
ness Of DR.. ]. Garnett Nelson 20 servo
on the visiting stan or the Virginia
Hospital, alleged to have been made
5oy John Hirschhcrg at meeting of
Che boar" and committee from the
stan. held on Monday, caused Dr. Nell
son yesterday 20 apply to the Admin
istrative Board for an official inquiry
into his conduct
Mr.. Hirschberg. according to Dr.
Nelson. accused him of risking the
life OF an INDECENT patient. and OF lack
of attendance to his duties. EIe asked
for an immediate investigation. Tho
board. after considering the matter.
directed its clerk to inform Dr. Nelson
that II did not deem an investigation
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-02-05
z;ary calling" he NUT

MARY Griggs cried.
ayes. she's on" Carson Interpreted
moment later as the tapping ceased FOR
n little. He translated In lond whis-
per as the irregular ticking noise
sounded again.
81 shall be there almost ut once
am sending this message from the
drug store around the corner Have
some one open the door for me inme-
diately."
shes coming over" Griggs cried In.
credulously.
mo. I'll stop her." Carson declared
firmly.
But when after tapping few words
the forger paused for the reply no
sound came
"She don't answer he exclaimed.
ION her way already" Griggs sug-
gested. "I'll let her in He drew a
small torch from the skirt pocket Of
his coat and crossed to the hall door as
Carson nodded assent.
God! Why did she have to Gomez"
Carson muttered. filed with forebod-
ings. If anything should 60 wrong
noww
He turned back toward the door just
as It opened, and Mary darted into the
room. with Griggs following closely at
her heels
What do you want here2" he de-
manded, with peremptory savageness
in his voice. which was tone he had
never hitherto used In addressing her.
There was only tender pleading in
Mary's voice. though her words were
an arraignment.
Joe, you lied to mer'
'"That can be settled later!' the man
snapped. His jaw was thrust forward
obstnately. and his clear eyes spar
killed. defantly.
you are fools, all Of you"' Mary
cried. Yes. fools! This is burglary
can't protect you II you are caught
How can I? oh. Gomez She held on
her hands pleadingly toward Carson
and her voice dropped to beseeching
Joe. Joe. you must get away from
this house at once, all of you. Joe
make them go.''
ITS too late" was the stern an
swer. Were here now. and Wen stay
till the business Is done"
"Joe. for my sakew
II can't quit now until we've go
what we came here after" he declared
roughly.
"Bcys, let's get away. Please, oh
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On the instant. aware that further
subterfuge could be Of no avail. Griggs
staggered defiance.
"And what II 1t is true?" he drawled.
with resumption Of his aristocratic
manner. He plucked the police whis-
tie from his waistcont pocket and
raised 1t to his lips.
He moved too slowly. Carson had
pulled the pistol from his pocket. had
pressed the trigger. There came no
squirt Of flame. There was no sound
save perhaps faint clicking noise.
But the man with the whistle at his
lips suddenly ceased movement. trem-
bled horribly and in the next instant
crashed to the door. dead.
In the first second Of the tragedy
Dick had not understood. But the fall
ing Of Griggs before the leveled weap-
on Of the other man, there to lie in
that CHASTITY immobility. made him un.
derstand. He leaped toward Carson
would have wrenched the pistol from
the others grasp. In the struggle It
fell to the floor.
Before either could pick 1t up Chica.
90 Red called his warning.
Somebody's opening the front door,
Carson sprang to the octagonal win
dow as Dick took possession Of the pis-
tol.
"The streets empty! We must jump
for It! Come on. Mary he cried.
Already Chicago Red had snapped
Off the lights Of the chandelier. had
sprung to the window. thrown open
panel Of II and had vanished into the
night. with Dacey at his heels As
Carson would have called out to the
girl again he was interrupted by Dick:
"She couldn't make 1t. Carson" he
declared coolly and resolutely. you
go I'll take care Of her.
III she's caught There was an
understandable menace In the forger's
half uttered threat.
"She won't be-"
"If she is. I'll get you. that's ALL
Carson said AZ he dropped out Of sight
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-02-05

OF the passage door turning. As the
door swung open there came a gasp
ing breath from Mary, for she saw
framed In the faint light that came
from the single burner In the corridor
the slender form of her husband, Dick
Glider
The next instant he had stepped
within the room and Chicago Red had
pounced on his victim. the huge hand
clapped tight over the young mans
mouth. There came sound Of scuf.
fling feet. and thnt was all Finally
the big mans voice came trium-
phantly:
I've got him."
ITS Dick" The cry came as wall
OF despair from the girl.
At the same moment Carson flashed
his torch. and the light fell swiftly on
young Glider. bowed to a kneeling pos
ture before the couch. half throttled
by Chicago Red. Close beside him.
Mary looked down in wordless despair
over this anal disaster of the night
Carson retired step farther before
he spoke bis command. so that. though
be held the torch still, he, like the
others. was In shadow.
Get away. Red"
The fellow let go his grip.
Freed Of that strangllng embrace,
Dick stumbled blindly to his feet
Then, mechanically. his hand went to
the lamp on the table back OF the
couch. When the mellow light stream
ed forth he uttered an ejaculation OF
stark amazement. for his gaze was riy
eted on the face of the WOMAN he
loved.
Good God.' II was a cry OF tor
ture wrung from his soul OF souls.
Mary swayed toward him a little
palpitant with fear-fear for herself
for all OF them. most of all for him.
Hush. hush.' she painted warnlngly
"Oh, Dick. you don't UNDERESTIMATE
n understand this" he said broken
~ at last. Whether you ever did 4
before or not this time you have bro
ken the law" a Sudden Inspiration
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-02-05
CHAPTER XIV.
Within the Tolls.

THE going OF Carson left the
room deathly still Dick turn
ed to Mary and took her hand
In his. His arm swept about
her In a protecting embrace-just IN
time or she would have fallen.
A whisper came from her Iuiverinr
lips. Her face was close to his. else
he could not have caught the uncertain
murmuring The muscles of her face
twitched She rested supinely against
him as II berpft Of any strength OF
body or OF soul Yet. in the Intensity
Of her utterance. the feeble whisper
struck like a shrek Of horror
"I-l-never saw any one killed be
forer'
Before he could utter the soothing
words that rose TO his lips. Dick was
interrupted by a slight sound at the
door, instantly, he was all alert to
meet the exigencies Of the situation
He stood by the couch. bending for.
ward little as II in II posture of intl
mate fondness He heard the noise
again presently. now SO near that he
made sure Of being overheard. so AT
once he spoke with forced cheerful.
ness in his infection
~ tell you. Mary" he declared. "ev
erythings going to be all right for
you and me. 1t was bully of you to
come here to me like this"
The girl made no response. Dick. In
nervous apprehension as to the ISSUE
sought to bring her to realization Of
the new need that had come upon
them.
Talk to me-" he commanded very
softly. They'll re here in minute
When they come In pretend you just
came here In order to meet me. Try,
Mary You must dearest" Then
again his voice rose to loudness as he
continued why. I've been trying all
day to see you. And now here we are
together. just as | was beginning to
get really discouraged. l know my ia
ther will eventually
He was interrupted by the swift
swinging open Of the hallway door.
Burke stood just within the library, q
revolver pointed menacingly.
Hands up. all Of you'll! The inspec.
tors voice fairly roared the command.
The belligerent expression Of his face
vanished abruptly rs his eyes fell on
Dick standing by the couch and Mary !
reclining there In limp helplessness.
What are you doing in this house
at this time Of nightY Dick dsma ndsd. |
Il recognize you. inspector Burke.
But you must understand that there |
are limits even to what you can do. |
1t seems to me. sir, that you exceed |
your authority by such an intrusion as |
this"
Burke waved his revolver toward
Mary.
whats she doing hereT' he asked.
"You forget yourself, inspector. This
Is my wife. She has the right to be |
with me-her husbandw
where's your father" he questioned |
roughly.
In bed. naturally" was the answer.
VI ask you again. What are you doing
here at this time OF nightf"
"Oh. call your father" Burke d.
rected.
Its late" Dick objected. "I'd rath.
er not disturb him. If you don't mind"
suddenly he smiled very winningly
and spoke with good assumption of
inspector" he said briskly, II see
III have TO tell you the truth. It's
this: I've persuaded my wife to 20
away with me- She's going to give
all that other sort of thing up. Yes,
were going away together So, you
see we've got 10 talk 1t over. Now.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-02-05

"ThIs 10 Mary ealIins.- Carson NUT.
please! Joe. for Gods saker Her tone
was a sob
I'm going to see this through" said
Carson doggedly.
with gesture OF despair she turned
away toward the door by which she
had entered.
You can't CO." Carson said sharply.
You might be caught"
"And II were." Mary demanded in
lash of Indignation. do you thiuk
I'd tell?"
vi course not Mary. I know Won,
You would 90 up for life first. Just
the same, you can't take any chances
Wen all get away in a minute ana
!ouh come with us" He turned to
the men and spoke with swift author
ity.
Come" he said to Dacey, you ger
TO the light switch there by the nan
door. II you hear me snap my lin
gers. turn 'em of, Understand
With instant obedience the man
Went to his station by the hall door.
Red" Carson ordered. "you get to
mat door" He pointed to the ont
that gave on the passageway against
winch he had set the chair tilted. A.
the man obeyed Carson gave further
instructions.
II any one comes in that way get
MN and get him quick. You under.
stand? Don't let him cry out or make
a sound"
Chicago Red held up his huge hand.
widely open
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-02-05

the wrong he had done me. I wouldn't
let myself even think of you. and then
Il realized that | had spoiled your
life."
mo, not spoiled 1t. Mary! Blessed
1t! We must prove that yet"
"Yes. spoiled it." the wife went on
passionately. IF | had understood, II
| could have dreamed that | could ever
care Oh. Dick. would never have
married you for anything in the
worldv'
But now you do realize" the young
man said quietly. "The thing is done.
If we made mistake It IL for us to
bring happiness out of that error"
"Oh. can't you see?" came the
stricken lament. I'm u jailbird!"
But you lO<e me-you do love me,
know" The young man spoke with
her voice had told the truth to his
heart. Nothing else mattered. But
now. to come back to this hole we're
in here Don't you understand ut last
that you can't beat the law? II you're
caught here tonight where would you
get off-caught here with gang Of
burglars? Why didn't you go to Chi
cago. as you planned?'
PLANNED? With whom?'
why. with Burke"
"Who told you that l had arranged
any such thing?'
Burke himself did"
"when?" Mary was standing rigid
now. and the rnre color famed In her
cheeks. Her eyes were blazing.
LESS than an hour ago."
"Where?"
"In this room"
"W'hat was he doing here?"
Talking to my father"
The seemingly simple answer ap-
peared the last straw to the girls bur
den of frenzied suspicion. Her voice
cut tiercely into the quiet OF the room.
Joe. turn on that light! want to
see the face of every man In this
room"
The blaze of the chandelier famed
brilliantly over all. Griggs moved
stealthily little nearer the door into
the passage.
But Mary's next words came wholly
as surprise.
"Dick." she cried. what are those
tapestries WORTH She pointed to-
ward the draperies that shrouded. the
great octagonal window.
'Oh. 500 or $500. suppose" he an
swered. "Why?"
Never mind that. How long have
you had them, DickT'
Ever since can remember"
"And they're not famous master
pieces which your father bought re-
Gently from some dealer who SNUG
gled them into this countryY
IL should say mott
| ITS n trick. Burkes done IT,
| Mary's word came with accusing We
| hemence
There was another single step made
| by Griggs toward the door.
Mnry's eye caught the movement.
and her lips soundlessly formed the
| name:
"Griggs~
The man strove to carry or the sit
uation. though he knew well that he
stood In mortal peril. He came lit
tie toward the girl who had accused
MIN of treachery.
Hes lying to your he cried forci.
bly,, with a scornful gesture toward
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-02-05

Dick Glider Throttied by Chicago Red.
on his own behalf came to him. For
his loves sake he must seize on this
opportunity given Of fate to him for
mastery.
you're In my hands now. So are
these men rs well. Unless you do as
say. Mary. III Jail every one Of
them"
who's this. anyhow" Chicago Red
demanded.
I'm her husband" Dick answered
"Who are your"
Don't speak any Of you." Mary di
rected. "You mustn't let him hear
your voices"
Dick was exasperated by this per.
sistent Identification OF herself with
these criminals in his fathers house.
You men back there" he cried III
] give yon my word to let every one of
you 20 free and pledge myself never to
recognize one of you again. will you
mnke Mary here listen to me? That's
all ! ask. want a few minutes to
sta te my case. Give me that. Wheth.
er win or lose you men 20 free. and
I'll forget everything that, has happen
ed here tonight" There came muf-
fed gnifaw of laughter from the big
chest of Chicago Red
Your safety depends on me-" the
young man warned. Suppose | should
call for help:"
tN wand only onll - In
said grlmly. His hand went to the
noiseless weapon In his coat pocket.
Once would be quite enough"
you win" Carson said. with half
laugh He turned to the other men
and spoke command.
you get over by the hall door. Red.
and keep your ears open every second.
Give us the office II you hear anything,
IL were rushed and have to make a
quick getaway see that Mary has the
first chance. Get that. all of you"
Carson turned to Dick.
make 1t quick, remember"
Dick spoke at once. with hesitancy
that betrayed the depth Of his emo
ton.
Don't you care for me ut AMP he
asked wistfully
The girls answer was uttered with
nervous eagerness. which revealed her
own stress Of fear.
mo. no, nor she exclaimed.
~ know you DO, Mary" he asserted
confidently; - little anyway. Why,
Mary, can't you see that you're throw
ing away everything that makes life
worth whiiel Don't you see thatT'
There was NO word from the girl.
Her breast was moving convulsively.
MARY, Nary he cried. you've got
to change. Don't be 30 hard. Give the
woman in you chance"
The girls form became rigid as she
fought for self control.
81 am what am" she said sharply.
"I can't change. Keep your promise.
now. and let's get out of this"
"You can change" Dick went on i'm.
petuously. MARY, haven't you ever
wanted the things that other women
have-shelter and care and the big
things of life, the things worth while?
They're all ready for you now, Mary.
And what about me? After all. you've
married me. Now, it's up TO you to
give me my chance to make good. I've
never amounted to much. I've never
tried much. | shall, now. If you will
have 1t so, Mary-if you'll help me.
VIII come out all right, | know that,
so do you, Mary, Only you must help
me. need you, and you need me
Come away with me-"
i mo, no! married you not because
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-02-05

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you are uncomfortable and the long.
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feel. You can &c, rid OF this misery
quickly by using hERBINE. Take a
dose on going TO bed and see how fine
you feel next day, Price soc. Sold
by Ritter Bros Drug Co.. Advertise.
ment.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-02-05

as profitable as specialization in any
other branch OF agriculture. A care
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must be kept, so that a check can DO
made from time to time on the busF
ness. Moreover, poultry in small iotS
are very adaptable to people not III
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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-02-05
To Be Continued

Doan's Regulets cure constipation
without gripping nausea, nor any weak
ening effect. Ask your druggist for
them. 20 cents per box - Adver.
tsement.
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60 Y
M BY MARVIN DANA @
: WITHIN The LAW :
M From the Play of Bayard Veier Wy
a a
From the Play of Bayard WELLER

Not a chance" he declared proud.
~. with that over his mug"
Now. let's get to work" Carson con.
tinued eagerly.
Mary spoke with the bitterness Of
defeat.
Listen. Joe! II you do this I'm
through with You. I quit"
III this goes through" he CONFERRED.
well all quit That's why I'm doing
It I'm sick Of the game"
CHAPTER XIV.
The NoiseIess Death.
HED suddenly made slight hiss
~ ing noise that arrested the at
tention of the others and held
them In moveless silence.
II hear something" he whispered
He went to the keyhole of the door
leading into the passage. Then he
whispered again. land it's coming this
way"
At the words Carson snapped his
fingers. The room was plunged in
darkness.
There was absolute silence in the II.
brary after the turning Of the switch
that brought darkness. Long seconds
passed, then little notes.-the knob
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-02-05

DICK Glider II tell yOu those tapes,
tries are worth n mlllln cold"
Mnry'S answer was virulent I'm It's
sudden burst Of hate
you stool pigeon! You did this for
Burke"
! swenr ! didn't! swear IT,"
IT'S frameup" Carson broke in
rerocionsly His tones came In dead
ned roar Of wrath
The Washington herald., 1914-07-26
CAPITAL CRICKETERS
WILL PLAY GAME TODAY
Practice Match Carded for Rock
Creek Park at 3 o'Clock-Big
Crowd Expected.

The Washington Cricket Club will play
a practice game on the cricket field in
Rock Creek Park this afternoon at 3
O'Clock.
H The new artificial pitch" made Of
cocoa mating Of the same kind used IN
the British Isles and by many prominent
cricket clubs. has been delivered and will
be put in position at once. The mating
measures 6Sx6 feet and will be a perfect
substitute for the grass pitch" that was
formerly used. but which now Is In bad
shape from the ravages Of the army
worm and continued scortching weather
Capt L. w. Denote and Vice-Capt
]. s. Cannon have been in communication
with cricket teams Of nearby cities, and
the schedule which was interrupted by
reason Of the poor condition Of the local
cricket field. will be re-arranged. the
first inter-city match being billed for
Sunday next at Rock Creek Park.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-26
PULL, BANG, PUFF,
DEAD; CLAY PIGEONS
Vivid Description of Trap Shooting by
a New York Magazine Editor.
Is Great Sport.

This" writes New York magazine
editor, rs the death song Of the clay
pigeon, sung by the trapshooters whose
alert, tense figure firmly grips his shot
gun>es he bites on the word that sends
an Involuntary thrill of expectancy
through the crowd in front of a trap
shooting club house. The trap is trip
ped. a small saucer-shaped clay pigeon
streaks through the air at a pace that
makes a Teal ducks flight resemble the
lazy tapping of a crow. Like part of
an automatic machine the gun jumps
into action.
TT stiffens against the shooters
shoulder for second like the
index finger Of an accusing hand, a fash
and a report follow one another faster
than the human mind can transmit the
message, but in that brief interval the
pride Of some clay pigeon factory has
been shattered to atoms. The judges
call and the scorers entry are made be-
fore the smoking shell hits the ground
and the next gunner of this human bat
terry OF the times of peace calls for the
second bird and the shoot is on. Sounds
kind of natural, doesn't It? We have all
seen them start that way"
The Washington herald., 1914-07-26
John Henry Talks of the
Recent Players Trouble

have made every effort to avoid anything
that savored Of Partially.
All the members of the Washington
club are mighty strong in their praise
OF Manager Grifflth, and only desire to
work in harmony with him. Manager
Griftith In turn likes TO help us and has
shown himself to be solely for us at all
times. What would hurt him would In
Jure his players and vice versa. The
Baseball Players Fraternity is trying to
better conditions in baseball, and II wants
to get in closer touch with each mag
nate and all the powers that be, and al
low me to say here that I think our
fight was Just one, that am as much
pleased as anyone because of its settle
ment in an amieable way.
Last, but not least, ] give Il as nv
opinion that baseball, the players, and
all connected with the sport, have been
bettered by the establishment of the fra
ternity, for It Is undoubtedly a medium
by which magnates. the governing pow
ers. and the players may be brought into
closer touch with one another: This
coordination of the main factors In base
ball makes for harmony. does away with
many formerly Questionable features,
and gives to the public q cleaner and
better sport am very truly.
(Signed) JOHN HENRY.
Director Washington Baseball Cub.