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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04

more cnnnce-a chance TO prove to you
how much l carer
She turned. and even I'm the dusk he
saw that her eyes were wet.
lob. | don't know. 1 don't know.
she whispered. I'm not angry any
more. I'm just of sea. | don't know
what TO think what TO do. Why try
any longer? | think I'll 20 away-and
give up
You mustn't do that" urged Magee.
They came back into the freight.
Miss Thornhill has just informed me
that she knows who has the package!
Indeed said the girl calmly. but
her face had flushed.
IL didn't let her tell me. OF course.
why notf Oh. how muddening
women could be.
why not?" Magee's tone was hurt.
Because | couldn't use her informa-
ton in getting the money for you.
You are still going to get the
money for meE''
The freight fell on her lips, her hair,
her eyes. and Mr.. Magee knew that his
selfish bachelorhood was at an end
He stopped to her.
Give me. please" he said. "the ben
eft of the doubt" 1t was poor
speech compared to what was in his
heart. but Billy MaGee was rapidly
learning that most of the pretty
speeches went with puppets who could
not feel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04

honesr-arter fashion. ! can't quite
stnnd for that I'm working for Hay
! den"
Don't be n fool sneered Max.
"Of course" said the mayor. Il ap-
preciate your scruples. having had
few I'm my day myself; though you'd
never think so to read the Star. But
look at 1t sensible. The money be-
longs to me. If you was to hand it
! over you'd be just doing plain justice.
What right has Hayden on his side?
did what was agreed. Do ] get my
pay?"
NO" said Bland. but his tone was
less firm. II can't go back on Hay
den. Mott wouldn't
Twenty thousand" repeated Car
gan. Ten years salary the way you
are going ahead mt present. What's
Hayden ever done for you? He'll
throw you down some day. the way
he's thrown me-"
"I-I-don't know wavered Bland.
You get the package" suggested
the mayor; take $4,000 out and slip
the rest to me. No questions asked.
Well began Bland. He was lost.
Suddenly the quiet Of Baldpate noun
tain was assailed by a loud pounding
at the inn door and voice crying.
"Bland-let me in
There's Hayden now"' cried Mr..
Bland.
ut amt foo late" came the mayors
voice. "You can do it yet. 1t amt
too late
DO what?" cried Bland in a firm
tone. You can't bride me. Cargan.'
He raisII his voice. go round to the
east door, Mr. Hayden" Then he add
ed to Cargan: That's my answer. I'm
going to let him in
LET him in" beloved the mayor
Let the hound in. | guess I've got
something to say to Mr.. Hayden
There came to Magee's ears the
sound of opening doors and of return
ing footsteps.
How do you do. Cargan?' said
voice new to Baldpate.
Cut the society howdydoes," replied
the mayor holly. There's a little
score to be settled between me and
you. Hayden. / amt quite wise to
your orchid in the buttonhole ways. l
don't understand your system. When
| give my word L keep it. Has that
gone out OF style up on the avenue
where you live?"
There are conditions began Hay
den.
The h there are"' roared Cargan.
"A mans words his word. and he
keeps it to me or l know the reason
why. You can't come down to the
city hall with any new deal like this
/ was to have two hundred thousand
Why didn't ! get it,"
Because" replied Hayden smooth
~, .the-er-little favor you We're to
grant me in return is to be made use
less by the courts"
Can | help that?" the mayor de-
handed. Was there anything about
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04

stranger. Hayden. confronting the
mayor. Mr.. Cargan's title of exquis-
tie best described him. The new.
conner was tall, fair, fastidious in
dress and manner. A revolver gleam-
ed in his hand.
Joe" he said firmly, take me to
that money at once"
IFS out here" replied Bland. he
and Hayden disappeared through the
dining room door into the darkness.
Cargan and Max followed close be-
hind.
Hot with excitement. Mr.. Magee
slipped from his place of concealment.
A battle fit for the gods was in the
air. He must be in the midst of 1t.
Perhaps again in a three cornered
fight it would be the third party that
would emerge victorious
In the dark ness of the dining room
he bumped into a limp, clinging figure.
1t proved to be the hermit of Baldpate
mountain.
Il got to talk to you. Mr.. Magee." he
whispered in a frightened tremolo Il
got TO have a word with you this min
ute
Not new"" cried Magee. pushing
him aside Later
The hermit wildly seized his arm.
NO. now" he said. There's strange
goings on here. Mr.. Magee. L got
something to tell you-about package
of money 1 found in the Kitchen
Mr.. Magee stood very still. Beside
him in the darkness he heard the her
mft's excited breathing.
Undecided, Mr.. Magee looked toward
the kitchen door. from behind which
came the sound of mems voices. The
hermit of Baldpate fairly trembled
with news.
since 1 broke in on you yesterday
morning. he said in q low tone, lone
thing has followed another so fast that
I'm a little daZed."
You have nothing on me there. Pc
ters." Magee answered.
Well" went on the hermit las I
saw, through all this downpour of peo-
pie. including women, I've hung on to
one idea. I'm working for you.
That's why I feel 1 ought to give what
information l got to you"
Mr.. Magee agreed impatiently.
where you find women" Peters
continued. there you find things be-
yond understanding. History
Get to the point"
We'll. yes. This afternoon l was
hunting around in the big refrigerator
with candle thinking maybe some
little token of food had been left over
from last summers rush--something
in a can that time cannot wither nor
custom stale, as the poet SayS-and
away up on the top shelf. in the dark
est corner. l found little package
There was money in that package
lots of it; enough to found n uni
versity or buy womans gowns for a
year / was examining it careful-like
when a shadow came in the doorway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04

I looked up
who" asked Magee breathlessly
THAT little, blinky eyed. Professo,
Bolton was standing there. most owl.
ish and interested. He came into thu
refrigerator That package you nave
in your hand. Peters, be says. 'beloues
to me. put it in cold storage so Il
would keep. I'll take it now Wei
Mr.. Magee. I'm a peaceful man.
could have battered that professor into
a learned sort of jelly if I'd wanted
to. but I'm a great admlrer Of Mr.
Carnegie on account of the library, and
go IN for peace. / knew it wasn't
exactly the thing. but
You gave him the package:"
That's hardly the way | would put
it, Mr.. Magee. / made no outcry or
resistance when he took il. I'm just
a cook 1 says. in this house. amt
the trusted old family retainer that re-
tains its fortunes like safety deposit
vault So | let go the bundle. 1t
was weak of me. 1 know. but | sort
of got the habit of giving up money,
being married 50 many years"
Peters" said Mr.. Magee. I'm sorry
your grip was so insecure, but I'm
mighty glad you came to me with this
matter"
i"He told me I wasn't to mention II
to anybody" replied the hermit. "but
as l say. sort Of look ON it that We
were here first. and if our guests get
TO chasing untold wealth up and down
the place. we ought to let each other
in on it
Correct" answered Magee. "YoI
are valuable man, Peters. want
you TO know that l appreciate the
way you have acted in this affair"
Four shadowy figures tramped in
through the dining room door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04

Z 10 the place where had fatuously hid
: the money-under n brick of my fire
place. IL was gone"
How terribly unfortunate
Yes. isn't it:' Mr.. MaSee reIoiced
that she took so calm a view of il.
They searched the room. of course
and they found the money. They're
on top now. but I'm going
He stopped. for he had seen her face.
She-taking a calm view of it: No.
indeed. Billy Magee saw that she was
furiOusly. wildly angry. He remem-
bered always having written it down
that beautiful women We're even more
beautiful in anger. How. he wonder
ed. had he fallen into that error?
please do not bore me-" she said
through her teeth. with any further
recital Of what you are going 10 do.
You seem to have a fatal facility I'm
that line. Your record of accomplish
ment i pathetically weak. And-oh.
what a fool I've been, I believed.
Even after last night. believed"
81 know" he said helplessly. you're
terribly disappointed. and I don't blame
you But you will find out that you've
done me an injustice. I'm going
VIC lAAlzs Sdll SIT. Ni4l4luE u
smile that could have cut glass. Won
are going to do. know that yon
won't fail this time. because shall
personally see you through with it.
You're going to stop making a fool of
me-
Tell me-" pleaded Billy Magee. tell
me who you are-what this is all
about. Can't you see I'm working in
the dark You must
She threw open the card room door
An English officer" she remarked
loudly. stepping out into the other
room. taught the admiral the game
At least. so he said. II added so much
romance to il in the eyes Of the rock
ing chair feet. Can't you see-India-
the hot sun-the Kipling local cOlor-a
silent. tanned. handsome man eternal |
" playing solitaire on the porch OF the !
barracks: Has the barracks a porch:"
Reused. bumiliated. bafiied, Mr.. Ma |
gee felt his cheeks burn.
we shall see what we shall see" |
he muttered.
why coin the inevitable into n I
brcmide:" she asked.
Mr.. Magee Joined the group by the |
uIt- never BeloIt III MS ire udu ne I
been 50 determined on anything rs he /
was now that the package Of money |
should return to his Keeping But f,
how How trace through this maze |
Of humans the present holder Of that |
precious bundle Of collateral; He 4
looked ut Mr.. Max. sneering his lem
al colored sneer at the mayors side:
AZ the mayor himself nonchalant As
The admiral being photographed: at
Bland author Of the Arabella fiction.
'pra wiling az ease before the fire; at
he tawdry Mrs. Norton and at Myra
rhorEhiH. who had By her pleading
be night before made him ridiculous.
Who 81 these had the money now:
VhO but Cargan aud Max. their faces
irene. their eyes eagerly on the preu
rHtiOns for lunch. their plans for
aving BaIdpate Inn no doubt already
sde!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04

The people who have taken
Peruna know what Peruna IS. The
people who have read about Pc
runa or heard about Peruna, have
a more or less imperfect knowl-
edge of it. The true test, the only
fair and honest way, is to try it.
Read the remarks below, made by
people who know Peruna. If you
are interested. send to us for the
ellis of Life" full of similar tes-
timonials from honest men and
women all over the United States.
Hrs. A. z. Stouffer, r. r. !, Sa-
betha. Kas.: "Peruna has given me
health and strength; it is the best
medicine that was ever made for
women. My friends say they never
saw such a change in a woman. I
talk to every one about Peruna- l
cannot say too much for it,
Mr. Isaac Horrenga, Fremont, Mich,
writes: 81 was taken sick last spring.
unable to work for three months and
a half. My weight was reduced to 135
pounds At last was advised to use
PERUNA I have now gained my
advertisement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
nlanded.

al did my work. want my pay"
that in the agreement? l did my work
] want my pay. I'll have it. Mr.. Hay
den"
Hayden's voice was cool and even as
he spoke to Bland.
Got the money. Joe|
Yes" Bland answered.
"Where?"
well we'd better wait. hadn't we:"
BANDS voice was shaky.
NO. Wen take it and get out" an
swered Hayden.
Il want to see you do it, cried
Cargan. IF you think I've come up
here on pleasure trip 1 got n chart
and pointer all ready for~your next
lesson. And let me put you wise.
This nobby little idea of yours about
Baldpate inn is the worst ever. The
place is as full OF people as If the reg
ular summer rates was being charged.
THE devil it is" cried Hayden. His
voice betrayed a startled annoyance.
1T hasn't worried me none" went
on the mayor. They can't touch me.
[ own the prosecutor. and you know
ii. But it amt going TO do you any
StOu tue dNCIue II you IS SCCh btiG
with me. is it. Mr.. Hayden
1.-THE mors reason" replied Hayden.
'for getting She money ana leaving az
once. I'm not afraid of you, Cargan.
I'm armed"
Il amt" sneered the mayor. But
no exquisite from your set with his
little air gun ever scared me. You
try TO get away from here with that
bundle and you1l find yourself all tan
gled up in the worst scrap that ever
happened"
Where's the money, Joe?" asked
Hayden.
You won't watt Bland begged.
Wait to get my own money! guess
not. Show me where il is"
Remember" put in Cargan, that
moneys mine. And don't have any
pipe dreams about the law-1he law
amt called into things of this sort, as
Tule. | guess you'd be the last &c
can ii. Iou'll never get away from
here with my money"
Mr.. Magce opened the card room
door farther and saw the figure OF the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
CTo Be Continued Next wednesday,
rheumatism Relieved In a Few Hour;

Rheumatism Relieved In Few Hours
n. B. Langley, Madison, Wis. says:
u was almost helpless with rheums
tism for about five months. Had It In
nv neck so ] could not turn my head.
and all through my body. | tried
three doctors and many remedies
without any relief whatever until !
procured DR.. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism. In few hourc ths
pain vas relieved and in three days
the rheumatism was completely cured
and was at work" Sold by Otto
Grotjan, 1901 Second avenue. RocS
Island: Gust Schlegel & Son, zZV
West Second street. Davenport
(AdY.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04

Took Peruna at the suggestion OF :
friend Was surprised at results.
am now perfectly well and stro--
That weak. tired feeling has left me.
Mrs. Alvina Plamann. No. 2025 Fin
St, Milwaukee, Wis. Il am now abb
to do my homework again, and have
a good appetite. Peruna did It for
me We always keep Peruna in the
house. We all use it. my husband
and children. thank you a thousand
times for your advice"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04

Miss Marie 4.
Lesser. No. sss
Ssth St, CHI
ca 20. Illinois. II
was troubIsd
" 18th systemic
c a t a rrh fo-
years. The ca
tarrh had got an
through ny sys-
TEN. head, throat.
s 7 ON ch and
o I h er internal
organs. Tried
many remedies.
Did M pooa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
Three months Free.

Subscriptions to Indian River Farm
er, for truckers, fruit growers. genera
farmers and folks who want to know
about Florida. Address Indian h"ei
Farmer. Vero. FIa.-(AGV.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04

I.ondon-Miss Pauline Chase. Acf
ress. underwent an operation for Ap
pendicitis. The surgeon said the 0Pei'
alton was satisfactory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
.ss|THERE is BUT ONE
FAIR AND HONEST way
To Determine the MERIT OF Ready Med;c;n

speak positively Of the worth Of medicine unit
he Not tried others, but tried
one who has afflicted with chronic alnen Experience
relief from remedy, he and only he give testimony thai
worth anything concerning the remedy
akenf usual weight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
To Restore
Good Health

The first thing TO do is TO cor
rect the minor ailments caused
by defective or irregular action
of the organs Of digestion and
elimination. After these or
gans have been put in good
working order by timely use of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04

usual weight. PERUNA yavo ~.
splendid appetite. l feel stroooa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
CHAPTER XVI.
The Exquisite Mr.. Hayden.

LAND and Max came in from
tOE brisk walk on the veranda.
Ek The mayor of Reuton. who
had been dozins; near the desk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-04
copyrsh,. 1918. b, the Bebbs-hsril
CoEpanv
CHAPTER XIV.
We. in Numh.r Sven.

Woe in Number Seven.
@IS rage biazed forth So they
tI had got 10 him" after all.
It'll WhoE He thought OF the
l2 smooth crafty mountain Of q
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-28
LABORING MEN IN
NEED OF RELIGION
DR.. Charles Sickle Declares Churches Must
Reach Cat and Improve Social
Conditions.

,
Conditions.
TT is the business Of the church to CO.
operate in every movement that looks TO SO
ciaI betterment 1t is the business Of the
church to convict men of the sweat shop
Of child labor and Of poor fire and sanitary
protection The killing Of children in the
conditions IS slower but no whit better than
killing them with ak"
With expressions like these showing that
the church must become active and reach
out to do good. Dr. Charles StelzIe held his
day night The eElabor leader, VINO is con-
Quoting a series Of religious meetings here
again showed the intimate relationship be-
tween social conditions and the church
often using picturesque slang TO bring out
his points, Dr. Stelzle pounded home his
facts to his audience.
ct is not the business of the church to
advocate Socialism any other ism he
said, 'but it is the business of the church
TO preach and apply the great principles Of
4 am convinced from my experiences on
the east side of New York that if the church
Wouu ADOPT q come IN what whatever ism
you are policy, thousands and thousands Of
strong members would be added At the
time We began holding meetings on the East
Side there were dozen churches in the
district, all Of them wealthy. They were prac-
Lcaily deserted. But we let it be known
that all were welcome. whatever his creed.
We talked over the real questions. We dis
cussed those subjects that were of real and
vital Importance to the people of that dis
at first many doubted. Bat I have no
speoch against the church in his system
When he has made that speech and he has
been met by fair argument, then he will shut
up In few weeks all were coming. So
cialists / w. VS.. anarchists and all classes
Of radical thought. And they never roasted
the church because We gave them credit for
being sincere. There is no use saying thar
the church has never made a mistake When
We say that not only wrong but We
antagonize at the start those who sincerely
disagree with Us.
The churches Of FL Paso can make good
with the working men. Let them know that
you viii discuss their beliefs with them and
that you viii not lay down hard and fast
set Of rules and never deViate from them
And remember that. when the working man
IS rid Of that one speech of his against the
church, then he fall in with the spirit OF
the church and be one Of you"
Dr. Stelzle made an address at the E p
& S w. shops at noon Saturday. and to-
night win again speak at the First Christian
church.
At $3.50 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Dr.
Stelze made a talk to the women's organf-
cations of the city at the First Cbristia,
church. This is part Of his regular cam
palgn. He devotes one afternoon of his stay
in city to the women Of the various organi-
cations and one to the men
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-28
viii Give the Manhattan
Heights Addition 80
Modern Houses.

Work will begin next week on the
ERECTION of six new modern bungalows
IN the Manhattan Heights addition.
There has been continual building ac-
tiVity in this section and, with the
completion of these six houses there
viii be a total of 80 modern houses in
the addition. Plans for the bunga-
lows have been drawn by J. p. Blscn-
off. All of the houses viii be located
IN one block on San Pedro avenue
They viii be five and six room struc-
lures and viii range in cost from
$1,000 to $500. In many cases the
cobble stones that are found in the
Manhattan Heights section will be
used for pillars and other decorations.
Quarter Of a Million Spent.
With the recent completion Of the
paving on San Pedro avenue there is
now more than three miles of paved
streets in the addition. Curbing and
sidewalks have been laid along all the
paved streets. A total of a quarter
Of a million dollars has been spent in
improvements, making probably the
largest improvement on a single tract
Of land that has ever been made in
El PasO.
Sells Many Lots.
The following are recent sales made
by the Newman Investment company:
Lots % and So block Is, Highland
Park addition, sold to A, r. Webb for
$3.50; lots 1 to 4. block rs, East FL
PasO addition, sold to l. II. Ferguson,
IT, for $500 lots II and u, block So,
and lots % and so. block 50, Grand
View addition, sold to H. G. Stacey
for 500, lot 4 and the south half of
lot 5, block 43. Nagoffin addition, to
John Slater for $3.50.
To Build Two Bungalows.
Ramey Brothers viii begin construc-
tion Monday on two five room modern
bungalows in the 101 block on Bliss
street Each of the homes will be
equipped with a heating plant and all
the latest features. They will cost
$4,000 each. The same firm now has
under erection a four room house in
the 1000 block on East Missouri
street, which viii cost $500.
Buys Two Lots for $500.
w. X. Ramsey has purchased lots
II and 10, block II, Manhattan Heights
addition, for $500. He viii soon i'm
prove the property with a modern
dwelling.
Nenly Ranch is Sold.
one OF the largest ranch sales eff
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-28
Members Of Local Unions
Are Exceedingly Busy
These DAYS.

The members Of the two FL Paso
Electrical Workers unions are kept e,-
ceedingly busy these days by an abuu-
dance OF work. The construction of new
buildings and residences. together with
the remodelng and Improvement work
winch IS now general in the city, Eur-
nlsneS numerous jobs for them
electrical Workers union No SIS
met IN regular session Friday night al
Union Labor hall Regular routine
business was transacted and one new
renci, Ariz.
Electrical Workers Leave.
H. j. Harris member of the Elec-
lrlcaL Workers union, has drawn his
travelling card and departed for Wins
low. Araz-, where he viii be employed
IN the signal department. of the Santa
Fe railway
J. C.. Ainslee, a member of Electrical
Workers union NO 585, has drawn his
travelling card and gone to Oklahoma
William Galloway. member of the
electrical workers. union and cable
foreman for the Tri-State Telephone
company, has gone to Chandler, Okla,
on business for the company.
C. O. LanstrOn. of the Electrical
Workers union. has left for Kansas
City, Mo.
Z. K. StaIcup has been working for
the " estern Union Telegraph company.
lie is member Of the Electrical
Workers union
Union Members Kept Busy.
j. r. JaCODNf a member OF Electrical
Workers union No $50, is making fix
lures for the MagrUder apartments
Roy NJ Walker, of the Electrical
W Orkers union, is doing shop WORN
Tor the National TelegraphOne COM
pany.
Dave Cohen. a member Of the Elec-
trical W orkers' union, has finished wir-
ing the Cain residence in Highland
Park.
G. W. Cook. Of the Electrical Work
ers union. has been doing alteration
work at the Progress club, on the
fourth floor of the City National bank
E. D, Davis and E. E. Limbaugh.
member of the Electrical Workers
union, have been wiring the Walker
residence on North Stanton street
@. E. DOnahue, of the Electrical
w orkers' union. has been wiring a mo-
tor at 6ll South Stanton street
j. F. Massey, a member Of Electrical
w Orkers' union No 583 is doing shop
work for the Swat Electric company
o. F. Penske and Harry Kienle, of
the Electrical Workers union. are re-
modelling SIGN on the First National
bank new building.
p =. Dickson is doing general re-
pair work at the Tango bar. He is a
member Of the Electrical workers
union
Union Initiates New Member.
At the regular weekly meeting Of
Electrical workers union No. $50, held
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-28

'e--4oz +bis month has been closed by
I y g Hunnam in the sale of the NeaIy
s A. & A P to Neal Yea 3, Carl RI 1a The
ranch comprises 5000 acres 3L I tiou
i 1n - is also improved with modern
me II ib1,,ildings. A total Of $4,000 was
paid for the ranch
VI starts on $4,000 Building.
7rrIl las started on the Roberts
Ban1 Ne apartment house, at the corner -l,a
Of Ange and Rio Grande sf re ,5-t a 5Ld
al1l N Hanged for light hOusekeep-
VII DS The apartment viii cost
s s565 o6o nd is being erected by M ID.
2SU5OUQ md W. N. Banner, who own
he tfo'' Roberts Banner building down
town.