The Huttig news., 1914-05-30
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Jackson Jones' nicknamssa Broadway" because of his continuss glorification of New York's great thss- oughfare, Is anxious to get away from hne home town of Jonesvile Abner JensA his uncle, is very angry because Bre26 way refuses to settle down and take = place In the gum factory in which he su>- ceeded to his fathers interest.
 CHAPTER II-Judge Spotswood informs Broadway that s25oooe left him by bs father is at his disposal. Broadws~ makes record time in heading for his fav- orite street in New York.
 CHAPTER III-with his New Yo-~ friend, Robert Wallace, Broadway creapv sensation by his extravaganza on tns White Way. Four years pass and BroaA- way suddenly discovers that he is D~ only broke, but heavily in debt. He a. plies to his uncle for a loan and receivss package of chewing gum with the sS- ylce to chew it and forget his troubi~~ lie quietly seeks work without succesA CHAPTER Iv-Broadway gives what h Intended to be farewell supper to bS New York friends, and before 1t is ov~~ becomes engaged to Mrs. Garard. an a. cient widow, wealthy and very giddy.
 CHAPTER v-wallace expostularsq with the aged flrt and her youth fs4 6ance. but fails to better the situatfoa. He learns that Broadway is broke apl offers him a position with his fathers S~ fSFAlslHS Hf1H, DuI IL IS OecftDed. Waffas akes charge of BroadWay's affairs.
 CHAPTER vI-Broadway receives e telegram announcing the death of b9 sole heir. Peter Pembroke of the co~- solidated Che ewing Gum company ofevA Broadway s1 100000 for his enm plant ass Broadway agrees to sell Wallace takyn the affair in hand and insists that Bros~A way hold off for a bigger price and rtsfsws him to Jonesville to consult Judge Spess- wood. who was Uncle Abner's attornsr
 CHAPTER vII-Breadway finds his boyhood playmate. Josie Richards. in charge of the plant and falls in love with her. Wallace is smitten with Judge Spots woods daughter. Clara.
 CHAPTER vII1-Jnsie points out to Broadway that by selling the plant to the trust he will ruin the town built by his ancestors and throw TOO employees ont of work. Broadway decides that he will not sell. Wallace receives an offer of S1.5ho.0 .0oo from the trust and is amazed when Broadway turns it down.
 CHAPTER IX-Breadwav explains the situation as set forth hv Josie and Wal lace agrees that 1t is Broadways duty to stick by the town and his employees. He authorizes an announcement to his wor- ried employees that the plant will not be sold.
 CHAPTER x-Broadway visits the
 
 tails to him.
 CHAPTER xT-.Broadwav makes a speech to his employees who in their en- 'husiasm carry him around the plant on their shoulders.
 CHAPTER .xII-Pembroke calls and Broadway turns down the latest offer of the trust and announces that he intends 'o fight. Wallace intimates that his fath- ar's advertising agency is backing Jones aiort, Mrs Gerard arrives looking for Broadway and is shooed back to New York by Wal lace.
 CHAPTER XIII-Broadway opens ID his Uncle Abners house and gives party to his Jonesvlle friends.
 CHAPTER xTv-Mrs. Gerard issues an announcement of her engagament to the earl of Cortland ard pledges Broadway not to reveal the fact that the earl is his late butler wsliace,s father plans tS buy half interest in the gum factory for his son Bob Broadway declares his love for Josie and is accepted
 Well, here I am," the erstwhile perfect serving man announced. q suppose you thought you were never going to see me again"
 Hello, Rankin. When did you get in?"
 Just now. I've great deal to tell you. MT. Jones'"
 What detained you?"
 Rankin, looking at the young ladies, did not at once reply in detail. It was evident that there were some partic- ulars to be divulged which he wished Broadway's ears alone to hear. Tt was necessary"
 Why didn't you send me some word?"
 T can exlpain all that"
 Girls, will you excuse us?" Broad way asked, and as they nodded went slowly down upon the lawn with Ran kin toward clump of cedars It had been planted in circle, fayorite and funereal form of lawn decoration in those attitudes, and in the solemn space inclosed there was, he knew. garden seat Just a few moments" Broadway pleaded as he went with Rankin toward this deep seclusion. Then I'll walk home with you"
 All right" Curiosity consumed the maidens. All this seemed exceed ingly exciting to them. But. after all, they were not sorry for an opportunity to talk alone for a moment.
 Broadway was very anxious. but Rankin said no word until they were within the leafy chamber. Even after they had reached it's solitude Broad way had to urge:
 Well, come on; what's the news?"
 Surprising news, sir" Rankin an swered hesitantly.
 Broadway was all the more impa- tient. Well, tell me; tell me. What did she say? How did you get rid of herr"
 II didn't get rid of her, sir"
 What? Where did you leave her then?" . '1-didnt leave her. sir. I've been with her ever since.''
 Where is she now?" asked Broad way timorously, his voice weakening.
 She's here, sir"
 This was terrifjralIy shocking The