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ably. al didn't really think you did, but
! wasn't sure. so | had to take a
chance. You understand. don't you,
Joe?''
"Sure. understand" Carson replied.
tors own.
Burke pressed the buzzer as the
agreed signal to Cassidy. Where did
you say Mary Turner was last night p
At the question. all Garson's fears
for the woman rushed back on him
with appalling force.
81 don't know where she was" he ex-
claimed doubtfully. He realized his
blundcr even as the words left his lips
and sought to correct ii as best he
might why. yes. do. too" he went
on. as If assailed by sudden memory.
IT dropped into her place kind of
late. and they said she'd gone to bed
headache, guess. Yes, she was home.
of course. She didn't go out of the
house all night" His insistence on the
eagerness TO protect her dulled his
wits.
Know anything about Gilderr
buFke demanded.
mot a thing was the earnest an
swer.
The inner door opened, and Mary
Turner entered the office. Carson with
difficulty suppressed the cry of distress
that rose to his lips. For a few mo-
ments the silence was unbroken. Then
presently Burke by a gesture directed
IA OF IN or fcvr 0r1 fba
Of the room. As she obeyed he himself
went little toward the door, and
when it opened again and Dick Glider
appeared he interposed to check the
young mans rush forward as his gaze
fell on his bride. who stood regarding
him with sad eyes
Then. while still that curious, dy-
manic silence endured. Cassidy came
briskly into the Office.
Say. chief" the detective said rap
idly. they've squealed."
''SqueaIed. Ell? Do they tell the
same story?" And then when the de-
tive he went on speaking in tones pom
derous with self complacency.
II was right. then. after albright all
the time. Good enough" OF a sudden
his voice doomed somberly. MARY
Turner. j want you for the murder
Of
Garson's rush halted the sentence.
He had leaped forward. His face was
rigid. He broke on the inspectors
words with a gesture of fury. His
voice came in a hiss:
sa-Thaf's q liaf I iii i4f''
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Dick had no scruple in clasping that
extended hand very warmly in bis
own.
WEN do what we can for you" he
said simply.
That's all right" Carson replied,
with such careIessness of manner as
he could contrive. Then at last he
turned to Mary. This parting must be
bitter, and he braced himself with all
the vigors OF his will to combat the
weakness that ped from his soul.
AS he came near the girl could hold
herself on his breast Her arms
wreathed about his neck. Great sobs
Facked her.
'Oh. Joe. JoeF' The gasping cry was
OF utter despair.
GarsOn's trembling hand patted the
girls shoulder very softly, a caress OF
infinite tenderness.
That's all right" be murmured
huskily. That's all right, Mary"
There was a short silence, and then he
went on speaking more firmly. You
know, he'll look after you"
He looked up over the girls shout
der and beckoned with his head to
Dick. who came forward.
Take good care of her. won't your
He disengaged himself gently from
the girls embrace and set her within
the arms OF her husband, where she
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whats the matter with you today,
Joe? You seem nervous" still, the
official kept on with his writing.
mo. amt nervous" Carson cried,
with a feverish effort to appear calm.
'Why, what makes you think that?
But this amt exactly the place you'd
pick out as pleasant one to spend the
morning" He was silent for a little,
trying with all his strength to regain
his self control. but with small success.
Burke believed that his opportunity
was come. his hand slipped into the
pocket where was the pistol, and
clutched 1t. He stared at Carson
fiercely, and spoke with a rush OF the
words:
why did you kin Eddie GriggsT'
al didn't kill himP' The reply was
quick enough, but it came weakly.
Again, Carson was forced to wet his
lips with a dry tongue, and to swallow
painfully. 81 tell you. didn't kill
himP' he repeated at last, with more
force.
"You killed him last night-with
this." Burke CRED, viciouSly. On the
instant. the pistol leaped into view,
pointed straight at Carson. why :"
the inspector shouted. Come on, nowl
WhyT'
81 didn't I tell your Carson was
growing stronger. since at last the
crisis was upon him. He got to his
feet with 1.-THE swiftness of movement
and sprang close to the desk. He bent
his head forward challengingly, to meet
the glare Of his accuser's eyes.
There passed many seconds, while
the two men battled In silence. will
warning against will. In the end it
was the murderer who triumphed.
Suddenly. Burke dropped the pistol
into his pocket. and lolled back In his
chair. His gaze fell away from the
man confronting him. In the same in
slant. the rigidity Of Garson's form
relaxed. aud he Strengthened slowly.
"Oh. l" Burke exclaimed ami
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"say." he said. In a husky voice. "rd

"Say." he said. In a husky voice, "I'6
like-I'd like to have a lawyer
What's the matter with you. Joe?'
the inspector returned. always with
that imperturba Bile air. and without
raising his head from the work that
so engrossed his attention. 'You
know. you're not arrested. Joe. Maybe
you never will be. Now. for the love
Of Mike, keep still and let me finish
this letter.
Slowly. very hesitatingly. Carson
went back to the chair. ami sank down
on it in 8 limp attitude OF detection
wholly unlike his customary postures
OF strength. Again. his fear fascinated
eyes went to the row OF cells that stood
silently menacing on the other side Of
the corridor beyond the windows His
face was tinged with gray. physical
sickness was creeping stealthily on
him. as his thoughts held insistently
to the catastrophe that threatened. His
intelligence was too keen to permit a
belief that Burke's manner of almost
fuisome kindliness hid nothing omin-
ous-ominous with a hint of death for
him In return for the death he had
wrought.
Then. terror crystallized. His eyes
were caught by a figure the figure of
Cassidy. advancing there in the cor
ridor. And with the detective went a
man whose gait was sinking. craven.
A cell door swung open. the prisoner
stepped within. the door changed to,
the bolts shot into their sockets noisily.
Carson sat huddled. stricken-for he
had recognized the victim thrust into
the cell before his eyes. II was Dacey,
one of his own cronies In crime
Dacey. who. the night before. had seen
him kill Eddie Griggs. There was
something concretely sinister to Gar
son In this fact OF Dacey's presence
there in the cell.
OF sudden the forger cried out rau-
cously:
Say. inspector. if you've got any
thing on me. IL would The cry
dropped into unintelligible mumbiings.
Burke retained his manner OF serene
Indifference to the others agitation.
Still. his pen hurried over the paper.
and he did not trouble to look up as
be expostuIate ted half banteringly.
Now. now. What's the matter with
you. Joe? | told you that | wanted to
ask you a few questions. That's ALL"
But. after a moment. Garson's emo
ton forced him to another appeal.
Say. Inspector he began.
Then, abruptly. he was silent. his
mouth still open TO utter the words
that were now held back by horror.
Again. he saw the detective walking
forward. out there in the corridor. And
with him. as before. was second fig
ure. which advanced slinkingly.
Again the door swung wide. the prfs-
oner slipped within. the door changed
shut, the bolts clattered noisily into
their sockets.
And. in the watcher. terror grew
for he had seen the face OF Chicago
Red. another Of his pals. another who
had seen him kill Griggs. At last he
licked his dry lips, and his voice broke
in throaty whisper.
Say, inspector. If you've got any
thing against me. Why
''Who said there was anything
against you. JoeF' Burke rejoined. in
q voice that was genially Gliding.
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the same had he taken years
OF thought. Between hin and her as
the victim Of the law. there could be
no hesita ton for choice. The prime
necessity was to save her. Mary, from
the tolls Of the law that were closing
around her. For himself, In the days
TO come. there would be a CHASTITY
dread. but there would never be regret
over the cost OF saving her. He had
saved her from the waters-he would
save her until the end. as far as the
power in him might lie.
The suddenness OF It all held Mary
voiceless for long seconds. She was
frozen with horror Of the event When.
at last. words came. they were a fran
tic prayer of protest
"No. Joe! No! Don't talk-don't
talkr'
'Joe has talked" Burke said. signiH-
cantly.
she did it to protect me-" she stated.
earnestly.
The inspector disdained such futile
argument AS the dOorman appeared
In answer to the buzzer, he directed
that the stenographer be summoned at
once.
"We'H have the confession in due
FORM" he remarked. gazing pleasedly
on the three before him.
Hes not going to confess" Mary
insisted. with spirit.
But Burke Ciisregarded her complete
~, and spoke mechanically to Carson
the formal warning required By the
law.
"You are hereby cautioned that any
thing you say may be used against
you" Then. as the atenograp her en-
tered. he went on with lively interest
Now, Joep'
Yet once again, Mary protested, q
little wildly.
Don't speak. Joe! Don't say a word
till we can get lawyer for you!"
The man met her pleading eyes
steadily, and shook bis head in refusal.
Its no use, my girl" Burke broke
In harshly. 81 told you I'd get you.
I'm going to try you and Carson. and
the whole gang for rrurder-yes. every
one OF you. And you. Glider" he con-
tinued. lowering on the young man
who had defied him SO obstinately,
you'll go to the house Of detention
as a material witness" He turned his
gaze to Carson again. and spoke au-
thoritatively: Come on now, Joe!'
Carson went step toward the desk
and spoke decisively.
''If / come through. you'll let her
go-and him?" he added as an after
thought, with a nod toward Dick GIL
der.
Wen get the best lawyers in the
country" Mary persisted desperately.
We'll save you. Joe-we'll save you"
Carson regarded the distraught girl
with wistful eyes. But there was no
trace OF yielding in his voice as be
replied. though be spoke very sorrow
fully.
mo. you can't help me-" he said sim
ply MY time has come. Mary. And
! can save you lot OF trouble"
He's right there" Burke calculated.
We've got him cold So, what's the
use OF dragging you two into tt?'
Then they go clear?" Carson ex-
claimed. eagerly. They amt even to
be called as Witnesses
you're onr' Burke agreed;
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CHAPTER XIX.
Anguish and Bliss.

shouted his confession
without a second of reflection
III But the result must have been
the snme had he taken Years
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CHAPTER XVIII.
IT, Hnnkaaainn

~ URKE pressed the button call
* and ordered the doorman TO
send In Cassidy. When the de-
fecfiYa appeared he asked.
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DIR. CHAS. r. MITCHELL
esrEoeArHIc PHYSICIAN.

Masonic Temple. Hours s-12 and as.
Phone 1890
Eleven years experience in the treat
ment OF all sub-aclIte and chronic dis
eases. such as Asthma. Backache, BIZ
iousness, Bronchitis, COustipat ten
Cramps. Coughs. ODDS, Dyspepsia Eye
and Ear Disorders. Diseases Of Women.
headache. Insomnia, Kidney and liver
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mary"
rested quietly, as If unable to fight
longer against fates decree
''weII, so long!"
He dared not utter another word
but turned bHndly, and went, STUN
bling a little toward the doorman,
who had appeared in answer to the
inspectors call
ITO the gallery" Burke ordered
CURLY.
Carson went on without ever a
glance back.
There was a long silence in the room
after Garsou's passing. It was bro
ken at last by the inspector. VINO got
up from his chair and advanced to-
ward the husband and wife. In his
hand he carried a sheet of paper. rough
Iy scra wled. AS he stopped before the
two and cleared his throat, Mary with
drew herself from Dicks arms and re-
garded the official with breeding eyes
from out her white face.
Burke extended the sheet Of paper to
the husband.
There's a document" he said gruff-
". Its a letter from one Helen Nor
ris, in which she sets forth the inter-
esting fact that she pulled Off a theft
In the Emporium, for which your Mrs.
Glider here did time. You know. your
father got your Mrs. Glider sent up
for three years for that same job
which she didn't do. That's why she
had such grudge against your father
and against the law too!'
Burke chuckled. as the young man
took the paper. wondeTingly.,
al don't know that blame her much
for that grudge. when alls said and
done. You give that document to your
father. 1t sets her right Hes just
man according to his lights. your IA
Their. He'll do ali he can TO make things
right for her, now he knows. Now,
you two listen. I've got to go out
minute When l get back. don't
want to find anybody here-not any
body! Do you get me?"
When the official was gone, the two
stood staring mutely each at the other
through long seconds. What she read
in the mans eyes set the woman's
heart to beating with a new delight.
What he read in her eyes set the hus-
bands pulses to bounding. He opened
his arms In an appeal that was COM
mand. Mary went forward slowly,
without hesitation. In a bliss that for
got every sorrow for that blessed mo-
ment, and cast herself on his breast
THE END.
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The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

Frncis L. Sellew. chief of the U.
5. r. S. corps, who are working here
on the preliminary survey for the
proposed dam sites of the Colorado
arrived last evening from Green
River and Will probably leave in the
morning for the Little Dolores. His
headquarters are in Yuma. Ariz.
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PRINTED CARD BOARD SIGNS in
many neet designs can be obtained
at The Sentinel office, among
which we have, Dressmaking. Plain
Sewing, Private, Board and Room,
Furnished Rooms Rooms for Light
Housekeeping, For Rent FURNISH
ed or unfurnished) For Sale, Etc.
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Lee Hall sold Il cows and II
calves to MIR. Wright of Plateau July
10, who is an extensive dairy man.
Mrs. Hall is thus relieved of the lob
of separating the cream and now has
a brand new machine on hand until
Mr.. Hall goes again to Wisconsin for
another bunch of cows.
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WEATHER FORECASTS.

For Grand Junction and vicinity:
Generally. fair tonight and Saturday;
not much change in temperature
For Colorado: Tonight and Sat
urday generally fair; not much
change in temperature. n
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George Dunbar, manager of the
Silver State Orchard company, has
had siege against grasshoppers. He
sprays to save his crops of barley, al
falfa, trees and garden stuff. The
quails have relieved Mrs. Hall OF
peas and beans.
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Mr.. Hebard made $500 last year
from selling hogs. He expects to
make $4,000 this year. He has them
in an alfalfa field divided in three
parts and irrigates alternately. When
soing from one section to another
tine hogs pass through a tank and are
dipped to keep free from vermin.
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Mrs. w. j S. Henderson can never
forget the uplift The Sentinel was to
her and daughter during their be-
reavement. She wishes she was able
tn say now a word of comfort or con-
uolence to the editor in his loss of a
gifted brother. The poem, Lycidas.
by ]. Milton, comes to mind as the
mcst fitting on this occasion, outside
of the Good Book.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

The Fruitvale Social club met at
the home of Miss Neva Dowell We'd
nesday evening and plan a marsh
mallow roast in the Clifton hills.
The next meeting will be Wednesday,
August 3, at the residence of C. H.
Schindel. Wilbur Glass is president,
and Guy Wiley, secretary.
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Our Republican brethren are bub-
bling over with eXuberant joy at
the large number of votes cast at
their Wednesday caucus, and antici-
pate feasting on the remains of the
Bull Moose carcass after election. Let
the good work go on, as it looks to
us that Teddyism is merely a huge
bubble that will be permanently
punctured in 1916.
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ID. b. White and Il. S. Sherman
left Friday morning for the Mesa
lakes, where they will spend several
days fishing.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

Victor Phillips and family of Ce-
daredge arrived in Palisade Wednes-
day for weeks visit with friends,
and says the crops in his country
were never better.
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H, w. Kluge and son, Willie, mot
ored to the county seat Thursday, and
his trip might have had some politi-
cal significance.
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FRU|1VALE NEWS
Friday, July 81

Miss Hazel Hall is soon to be mar
ried to a promising young man in
Chico, Cal, where her sisters. Mrs.
W. 5. Thomas and Mrs. stephens, re-
side.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

Mrs. McWilliams and son Hudson
and Miss Viola Burson spent We'd
nesday in Grand Junction.
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Chas. Reed and his son, Verne, in
company with Ed h. Brown, left on
Wednesday morning for the White
river country in Mr.. Reeds car.
where they will spend several days
fishing.
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c. w Thomas Of the government
reclamation service came up from
Grand Junction Wednesday evening
for a short stay in the Peach City.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

The Republicans also held their
primaries Wednesday, electing John
c. Carnahan, Ralph Greenfield and
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace as delegates.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

Messrs. Lambert, Winterburn and
Ramsey motored through Fruita
Wednesday away to the west to in
spect the Midland Trail.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

X. d. Garrison is on duty on the
platform with his finger bandaged.
a. X. Peterson is there and can make
wagon hold beyond its capacity by
a new style of loading.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

John T. Brown, county assessor,
and l. Antics and Mr.. smith of
Grand Junction were Fruita visitors
Wednesday.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

Barton G Terrill this morning re-
ceived a carload Of meat for the Cud-
ahy people and a carload of milk for
the Morey people.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

Friends of Vance Cloud are wor-
ried on account of not hearing from
MN Tor the past six weeks. Mr..
Cloud is Interested in the Uranium
mines in the Paradox country and
when last heard from was on his way
to these mines.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

Mrs. Iris Roth came down from
Aspen Wednesday for a visit with
her daughter. Mrs. William Roach,
and to look after business.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

j. W. Bradshaw and party return
ed from their fishing trip to the
Meeker country yesterday.
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DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRI-
CULTURE, WEATHER BUREAU.

Observations taken at 6 a. m.
105th Meridian time, today:
Temperatures and precipitation for
the "a hours ended O'Clock this
morning.
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s19-Girl to assist my wife in
p house work at Cameo;
ages for right party; call
iiln street; shoe shining par
7-22-3t
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j. w. Carson has sold his ranch
now occupied by Oakley Brownfield
and mother.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

w. II. Lloyd and ]. NJ. Howe left
Friday morning for the Cottonwood
lakes in Mr.. Lloyd's car, and will re-
main for several days fishing.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

Rev. r. l.. Nuckolls will preach at
the union meeting to be held on the
Baptist lawn Sunday evening. These
meetings have been very largely at
tended, as the evenings are delight
full.
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|ED-Young woman to keep
, good place, good wages;
p family; give address and l
all; George Randolph, Pali-
Colo. 7-2S-1t
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

II. E. Tucker of De Beque is in
Palisade for a short stay with old
friends.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Sargent spent
Wednesday at the county seat
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FROITA ITEMS
EridnN. JnIN II.

tflulN- July II.
Miss Ruth Heidtman arrived We'd
nesday from Pilot Grove, Mo. for a
visit with her grandparents. MIR.
and Mrs. j. d. Burns, and other
relatives.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

Miss Mildred Cooper is numbered
among the sick these last few days.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

Thomas Else has the finest field
Of corn in the valley.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

Melvin Schindel was not hurt so
seriously as at first reported and is
nearly as well as ever, except the
scar on his head.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

e. Il. 0rmsbee has engaged all the
good looking girls ahead to pack
fruit for him-2,00O boxes in his
order.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

Z. II. Moffitt is fitting up his
engine for the fifth spray.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

l.. Conley of Chicago, has arrived
Tor the peach season, and reports the
weather very hot in the lake city.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

Oscar Turner returned to Thomp-
son Wednesday.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

Joe Brewster left Wednesday for
Atchee-
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

J. y. CorbiH has returned from a
business trip To Moab, Utah
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

Mrs. Stephens. nee Bessie Hall. is
getting well from an operation near
the Jugular vein.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

John Jens has taken l 1,50O apple
boxes from platform.
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WANTED

.IED-Apgicots of all sizes,
u the very small ones. Currie
hing Company. 7-l7-tf
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

Mrs. Lee Hall has lots of leisure.
now that the cows are sold.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24

Jake Stindifird came in from his
cattle ranch Wednesday for a busi-
ness and pleasure visit.
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PAL|SADE NEWS

:, = TrIUfy' July II.
j. e. Port and family returned on
wednesday from their fishing and
outing trip near Glenwood Springs.