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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-07-30
Surprised.

THAT ball game was most interest
ing" said the man from abroad.
What feature of the occasion i'm
pressed you most?"
THE crowd. / don't recall having
seen such large assemblage OF peo-
pie with nobody dancing the tango"
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-07-30
Habit 20 Avoid.

There is one unaccountable thing
to me about the batter on your base
ball club"
What is that?"
Knowing his wife as do, cannot
imagine why he is eager to make SO
many home runs"
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-07-30
Eir snme aicd Nests.

A few boxes fitted up for bird nests
or houses and placed in trees where
cats cannot get at them often help to
keep very desirable featherea peigh-
hors in the neighborhood.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-07-30
Mental Arithmetic.

Teacher-Tommy, if | spent one
third of certain sum of money, and
SO represented five-sixths of the re.
mainder. what did | have?
Tommy--The jimjams.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-07-30
Brief Decision.

When we consider how easily some
men make monkeys of themselves, 1t
is not so difficult to believe in the
theory of evolution.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-07-30
Limitation Of Art.

The head of certain Washington
family was recently approached by
his son, just nearing his majority.
Father" said he, Il want to talk with
you concerning my future. have de-
cided to become an artist. Have you
any objections?"
The old man scratched his head re-
flectively and replied:
We'll, no, son = provided of
course, that you don't draw on me-"
Money goes. Ever notice how three
An0 LII. IN "a. ILL., cn0
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-07-30
Not Literary.

Jail Visitor-You say that love for
books brought you here, my man?
Prisoner-Yes, mum, pocket books.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-07-30

Worms expelled promptly from the human
system with DR.. Peery's Vermifuge Dead
Shot" Adv
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-07-30

Swallowing his pride never yet sat.
isfied a mans hunger.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-07-30

Use Roman Eye Balsam for scalding sen.
satlon In eyes and Inflammation Of eyes or
eyellds. Adv.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-07-30

II you want to find man out all
you have to do-is to call on him with
a bill
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-07-30
Lowest Bidder.

II have come to ask for the hand OF
your daughter" announced the young
man.
Have a chair" said her father,
kindly. II presume you have made an
estimate of what it will cost to keep
my daughter In the style to which she
has been accustomed?"
Il have, SIR
And your flgures?"
Ten thousand dollars a year"
"I'm sorry, my boy" said the older
man, but cannot afford to throw
away $4,000 a year. Another sutton
has figured he can do 1t for IS, 000."
The Actor of Today.
Pardon me, but how could you be-
come an actor with such an impede
ment of speech?"
"Oh, no one notices 1t. The-the f.
film also tr-trembles constantly"
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-07-30

II you wish beautiful, clear white
clothes, use Red Cross Ball Blue. At all
good grocers. Adv.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-28
JETHRo WAS READY

JEIHRO WAS READY
The minister came to Jethro's
house one afternoon-he was to
christen Jethro's little son, Jeth, Jr.
"Jethro," said the minister, solemn
ly, taking his host aside, before the
ceremony, "Jethro, are you prepared
for this solemn event?"
ooh, yes, indeed, DOCTOR" Jethro
beamed. 1--WE got two hams, three
gallons Of ice cream, pickles, cake
mo, no, Jethro," said the minister
with a smile. mo, no, my friend,
mean spiritually prepared"
''Well, I guess yes! Two demijohns
of whisky and three cases Of beer!"
Jethro cried in Philadel-
phia Star.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-28
BEGINNING EARLY

Father" inquired the little brain
twister of the family, when will our
little baby brother be able to talk?"
ooh, when he's about 8, Ethel
He's only baby yet, Ethel. Babies
can't talk"
ooh, yes, they can, father" insist
ed Ethel, ''for Job could talk when
he was a baby"
Job! What do you mean?"
eyes," said Ethel. Nurse was
telling US today that it says in the
Bible JOB cursed the day he was
born"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-28
OUT OF HIS LINE

OUT OF HIS LINE
A few strokes carried him to the
spot, and he reached out a muscular
arm to grip the poor lady, whose
frantic struggles just at this moment
'dislodged her bathing cap, which
soon foated away.
ooh, save my HART" she cried,
pointing to the cap. Save my hair"
Madam" replied the gallant res
cuer, 81 am only a Hfe-saver, not a
hair restorer."
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-28
HE TOLD HER


When one of the popular teachers
in the west side schools had to deal
with a boy who played hockey"
she failed to impress him with the
evil Of his ways.
Don't you know what becomes Of
little boys what stay away from
school to play balI?" she asked.
''Yessum, - replied the lad prompt
ly. Some of 'em gets to be good
players and pitch in the big leagues"
LITTLE SIGNS
'I wonder if the couple on the 9TH
er side of the aisle from us are hus-
band and wife?"
''They can't be. She's got the seat
by the window"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
SYNOPSIS.

Gloria Kerr, motherless girl who has
spent most OF her life in school, arrives
at her fathers home in Belmont David
Kerr is the political boss of the town.
and IS anxious to prevent his daughter
learn OF his real character Kendall
representing the Chicago packers. Is ne
gotaung with Judge Gilbert. Kerr's chief
ADVISER, for valuable franchise. They
OF the reform paper. Kerr asks the as
slstance of Judge Gilbert in introducing
Gloria to Belmont society, and promises
to help him put through the packers
franchise and let him have all the graft
Gloria meets Joe Wright at the Gilberts.
II appears they are on intimate terms.
having met previously on a touring party
in Europe. The Gilberts invite Gloria to
stay with them pending the refurnishing
of the Kerr home. Wright begins his fight
against the proposed franchise in the col
umns OF his paper, the Belmont News.
Kerr, through his henchmen. exerts ev-
cry influence to hamper Wright in the
publication of his paper. Gloria takes up
settlement work. Kerr and his lieutenants
decide to buy Kerr's paper and ask the
editor TO meet them at Gilbert's office.
Calling at Gilbert's office to solicit a do
ration Gloria meets Wright He proposes
into the conference. Wright refuses to
sell his paper and declares he will fight to
a nnish. The Belmont News appears with
bitter attack or Kerr. Gloria calls
wright coward and refuses to listen to
any explanation from him. Broken-heart-
ed. Gloria decides to plunge more deeply
INTO settlement work. She calls on sick
girl or the underworld. named Ella. She
learns for the first time that her father Is
the heed of a notorious gang OF political
grafters- Sounds of a conflict are beard
In the room over Elias Gloria ..nds
wright unconscious. a victim OF an at
tempted assassination by thugs in the pay
of tho political ring. She hides him in
Elias room and defies the thugs.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
MAN PROVES HIS SUPREMACY
Aviators Outstrip the Swiftest Birds
in Their Marvellous Flight
Through the Air.

Nature has long put the air first in
the speed of living creatures. Next
to the birds came the land animals.
The fishes trailed ehind.
1t has come to that already with
mans speed records. Tuesday a
French aviator named Guillaux drove
a flying machine lis miles in an hour.
from Savignysur-Brave to Paris, and
thereby beat the best record ever
made by an automobile in this coun-
try or Europe by about six miles. No
railroad train ever came anywhere
near the sustained speed of the bird
man" who averaged almost two miles
minute for so minutes.
The fastest racing boats, it is need
less to say. are. far behind the record
of the automobiles and the railroad
trains. Their feats are wonderful, in
view of the conditions they have to
contend against, but their limit, so far
is less than mile a minute, for any
distance. however short.
So the air becomes the field for
mans swiftest travel. Flight leads in
human devices for fast movement
from place TO place, just as it does
with the birds, the beasts and the fish
es. But it is still an open question
whether or not the record fight of
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
The Daughter Of David Kerr
By HARRY KING TOOTLE
Illustrations
Copyright By A. C. Moclurg q Co.. I9sa.
; by Ray Walters

to utter the words which would reveal
where the newspaper man was con-
cealed, Gloria was upon her. she
seemed with one bound to have leapt
the space that separated them.
You Jezebeli" she ragged, and struck
her fair upon the mouth.
Ryan and Kelly did not stir. The
unexpected had happened, and they
were spellbound.
Glorias breath rushed through her
teeth with a horrid, kissing sound, her
face was flushed, her hair touseled.
and her waist in disarray. Yet she
needed nothing but the wild impulse
to defend her own
Little Ella, her scant strength all
spent, gasped out that she would tell
nothing. Gloria was beside herself
and the promise meant nothing to her.
With a mans strength she lifted the
woman up, held her there an instant,
and then hurled her back upon the
bed. Her head fell over the side. and
she lay as one dead
Her rage was still not upon her as
she turned to confront the two men.
"As for you, get out"
Ryan made one last halfhearted
stand
Say. the boss hates that man. Are
you really Dave Kerr's daughter?"
and you need to ask such ques-
toni" she stormed. ASK Mike Moo
nan if you will, but beware of David
Kerri If ever you have cause to fear
him, you have it now My anger is his
anger, and don't you dare defy the
daughter of David Kerr"
She took a step forward menacing-
ly, as if she had strength to lnfiict
the same chastisement they had seen
| administered to the woman. They
did not stay to argue with her. Leav-
ing Little Ella to her fate, they made
a hasty retreat.
No sooner were they out of the room
than Gloria put into execution what
she had designed when they departed
the first time. Rushing to the door
she closed it hastily and pushed the
washstand in front of it, wedging il
under the knob. This done, she ran
back and dragged Wright from his
hiding place. There was no thought
of the woman whose head hung over
the side of the bed in such CHASTITY
| fashion
Gloria lifted his head and dashed
water upon his face. She watched
him closely, and as she saw that II
had no effect upon him, sudden fear
seized her and her cheeks were
blanched. With trembling fingers she
tore at his shirt and felt for the beat
of his heart. She could feel it's faint
| pulsation. He lived.
With a wild cry she flung herself
| forward in a deep swoon upon the
| body of the unconscious man.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
CHAPTER xx.-contlnu.d.

Ryan recognized that the time for
action had come. On his side he had
the overwhelming brute force which
Kelly had turned to look into the
closet when he was stopped by Clio
ria's outburst. What Ryan had said
had reminded her of her own power.
Stand where you are, you infamous
thugs! Must l tell you the truth to
be obeyed? If you are above the law
] am higher still. Mike Noonan
could have told you who l am. You
speak of your boss, then learn the
truth"
What yer givin' us?" jeered Ryan
as he advanced toward the place where
Wright lay hidden.
Stand back" she cried. l am Clio
ria Kerr"
The two men loC ked at each other
in establishment, and Little Ella sat
bolt upright in bed.
THE boss"
Daughter" Gloria finished Ryan's
exclamation. Il am the daughter OF
David Kerr. Now CO."
Something in her bearing made
them feel that she was telling the
truth. Kelly, timid now and apollo
getic, was the first to speak.
We'll. we didn't know you was
why didn't you say"
Il guess we'll go see Noonan," was
Ryan's method of beating a retreat.
He can't git away, anyway" Kelly
whispered to him.
Gloria breathed a sigh of relief as
they turned to go, but in an instant
the shrill scream from Ella which
brought the men back to the center OF
the room froze her blood.
The boss daughteri" 1t was a
witch's screech ending in peal of un-
earthly laughter.
Gloria sank into a chair gasping
What have 1 said?",
She felt the curse upon her.
Come back, Turkey, come back,
shrilled Little Ella, laughing wildly
1.-THE boss daughterl The boss
daughter!"
Her thin hands plucked at the cover
lid. and her blazing eyes were fixed
upon Gloria, who had shrunk into q
weak lump in her chair. Only few
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14

Thou shalt have none other gods
but me-" If a man had been able
to keep that one commandment per-
fectly the other nine would never
have been written; instead, he has
comprehensiyely disregarded it, and
perhaps never more than now in the
twentieth century. All. we'll! this
world, in spite of all its SHINING. is
still the Garden of Eden where the
Lord walketh with man, not in the
cool of the evening, but in the heat
and stress Of the immediate working
day. There is no angel now with.
flaming sword to keep the way of the
Tree of Life. but tapers alight morn
ing by morning in the Hostel of God
10 point US to it; and we are as
gods knowing good and evil, partake
of that fruit whereof whose eateth
shall never die" the greatest gift
of the most awful penalty-eternal
life-From THE Roadmender," by
Michael Fairless.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14

moments had passed since all had
admitted that Little Ella dominated
the situation. That fact she recog.
nized as readily as did the others.
Now she determined to make use of
her power. Gloria herself had aroused
the savagery of the woman by having
intiamed her against the boss, not
knowing that the creatures rage was
directed against her own father.
Feverishly stimulated to an unac-
customed mental acuteness by the
thoughts of her wrongs as Gloria mad
lain them bare. all the cruelty of the
woman's nature asserted itself. Re
venge with her was sweetness long
drawn out 1t was the dainty morsel
over which the gourmet fingers. 1t
was the tantalizing antics of the cat
that gloats over the mouse beneath
its paw, and even let's it run a little
way to arouse the wild hope that it
may yet escape. Having decided upon
the ultimate disclosure of Wright's
hiding place, Little Ella was now bent
most of all on making the daughter of
the boss suffer TO the limit
What's the matter, Ella?" Ryan
asked.
Let them go. l say. Please let
them 60" Gloria implored.
You want them TO go. do you? Ha.
Ha! Tue boss daughter! The boss
daughter!"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14

she suffered every Ill in the long sick
sick list, and was continually calling
at the physicians Office or 'phoning
for him.
Early one evening the doctor was
called TO the lady's house. and al
though the fair patient complained Of
being very III. she said she intended
going to the theater.
The doctor readily saw that she
would be perfectly safe in attending
the performance. and We about 10
take his leave when the patient called
him back
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14

one of the very finest collections OF
its kind extant.
Arthur Morrison, who is the writer
of Tales of Mean Streets. and other
remarkable works of fiction, is tho
greatest living English authority on
japanese art, on which he has writ.
zen much His interest ID the subjecs
is tue to an accident Some 30 yean
ago ne las attracted hy print in 81
shop window and incontinentb
bought it. That was tins beginning
Of his activities - /. soliecAnr sad
cc2colxxeax
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
Fine Cattle of Arnentina.

Argentina for many years has been
importing the best breeding cattle
and sheep from Great Britain, and to-
day has some of the finest types in
the world Uruguay has good grade
of live stock, but they are not equal
to the cattle in the alfalfa region of
Argentina
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
CHAPTER XXI.

The one person who could have told
now Joe Wright had come to visit
Mike Noonan's lodging house was Da-
vid Kerr He had sprung the trap
brought against the machine was that
it was colonizing foaters in lodging
houses in the low, thickly-populated
river wards. Durken even admitted it
when Wright asked about it, and sew
eral days later suggested a tour of in
spection. The blood of the star re-
porter warmed in the editors veins
The idea was tantalizing. 1t was one
of those stories good man would sac
rifice half years salary to handle.
Without saying anything to anyone,
the owner of the News thought of the
expedition for several days. The more
he thought of it, the more it appealed
to him. The more it appealed to him
the less was the likelihood of his con-
sidering the axiom that in battle 1t is
generals duty not to get hurt. In
fact. the thought of physical injury
did not occur to him. He was a
stranger to Belmont, no one knew him.
and in the daytime there was no dan
ger
When Wright finally decided to in
vestigate personally it was only few
days before the election. He deter
mined that he would wander down
into the first ward two days before
the votes were cast to gather mate
rial for his story. The next afternoon,
just on the eve of the election, his
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14

"'oh, doctor said she in a weak
and languid Voice, I want to ask You
something. DO you think tina. | may
eat a few oysters tonight on returning
from the theater?'
Yes, madam, replied the physician
Just tifie testify as he stated for
the door. shells and all.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14

Worry is not he only thing thai
causes breakdowns. The nervousness
due TO the noises in our streets, the
rush to get on and on cars. dazzling
and harsh lights, the bewildering
whirl of amusements, all tend to
shake the nerves and cause what Ee
call nervous breakdown.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
MIGHT EMULATE THE OSTRICH
Physician Apparently Had Little Fear
Cor the Digestive Powers OF
His Patient.

Dicks line of talk on imagination.
said Senator Marcus Smith of Arizona
T. a party OF pals a few nights ago.
t"makes me think of a medical az
caajnlsnce of mine.
Among his patients" continued the
senalor. the doctor had lady who
---~..,s-.-z - ~>aoinatiou In fancy
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
Winter Wheat on Uporade.

Washington, April 9.-The depart
nlent of agriculture estimated that the
average condition of winter wheat on
April 1 was $50 per cent of normal
against 916 on April /, 1913; sos on
April l. 1912, and s5.7
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
No Board Rule for Kansas City

Kansas City, Mo-, April S.--Com-
mission form of government under
the standard of w. R. Nelson, owner
of the Kansas City Star, and c. A.
Burton, independent candidate for
mayor, vas beaten by 10000 majority
by the Democrats Henry L. Jost,
Democrat, is reelected mayor The
Republicans ran third and Progress
ives last
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
Those to Be PItled.

AS a clergyman was leaving the
house of one of his friends at ten
o'clock one Saturday night, he remark
ed: I've half my sermon to write
when get home; don't you pity rne?"
To whom the friend answered, ooh.
no, not you, but the people,"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
Miss Gordon W. c. 7. U. Head.

Portland, Ne. April As vice-pres-
ident-at-large, Miss Anna A. Gordon OF
Evanston. III, automatically succeed
ed Mrs. Lillian NJ. y. Stevens, as ma
taonal president of the w. c. T u.
on Tuesday.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
poIice oficiaI kllIs Rival.

Paris, France, April an. Della
croix, an inspector of police. shot and
killed Inspector Dupin at headquar-
tiers here. Delacroix obtained evi-
dence that Dupin was alternating the
affections of Nine. Delacroix.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
GERMANY Wants GRAZING Land,

Germany discourages the cutting OF
peat as the government desires TO
convert the moors and bcgs into ara
bic lands through proper drainage,
This action is taken because CT the
scarcity of cattle and meat
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
1wn Rank Rohhers slain.

New Hazleton, B. c., April 9.-Two
bandits were killed here in battle
with a posse of citizens, following the
holding up of the Union Bank of Can
ada branch. Six men held up the bank
and four got away with $1,100 cash.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14

We may criticize and we may con-
denim: we may preach and we may
warn. but nothing good will come TO
any Of US unless we go after it and
keep after it.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
uncIe Eben.

de trouble about bein' good los
er." said Ur,le Eben, lis dat too many
folks is liable to git in de habit of
wantin' to see you perform"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14

Chicago, April 9.-Forty passengers
on a Rogers Park car, going through
the LaSalle street tunnel under the
river, were frightened when a 36-inch
water main burst behind them. The
passengers walked out of the tunnel
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
saw the Kind Word.

Give credit for work well done when
credit is die and don't be afraid 10
encourage. A good man strives harder
for kind word and VIII DO more for
appreciation than can De measured by
the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
Excov Draper of Rass. Stricken.

Greenville, s. C., April 9.-Allen s.
E,raper. former governor CO aazsaehu-
sets, was stricken with paralysis at
a local hotel His physicians declared
on Tuesday That his condition is rery
ssrious
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
NoveIIs.,s .Iapanese PrIn.s

1t is not often that the British mu-
scum is enriched by SO valuable an adj
dition as that OF Arthur Morrisca 8
collection of japanese prints It II
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
Neal Brown "A. Pradt c. s. Gilbert
ABSTRACTS

We have the only abstract Of Mara
thon county. We have a thoroughly
qualified abstractor, and make abb
stracts at reasonable prices. We are
responsible for all abstracts made by
US and guarantee that they show the
condition of the title properly as it
appears on record.
An abstract of title is useful if you
desire to sell or mortgage your prop
erty, and is very valuable in ascertain
ing defects in your title that can be
easily remedied, and yet might be sur
ficient to spoil sale. II you desire
an abstract of the title to your prop
erty, call and see us.
Wausau Law & Land Association
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14

lis miles an hour surpasses the fast
est flying ever done by bird
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
(To BE CoNTINUEDJ
Have LONG Mined for Ruhies.

The worlds richest ruby mines. in
Upper Burmah, are known to have
been operated since early in the sew
enteenth century.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-04-14
Kenosha Reflects Mayor.

Kenosha, April S.-M. ]. Scholey,
the most unique figure in Wisconsin
politics, who rose from bartender to
mayor OF Kenosha, scored another big
personal victory yesterday when he
defeated William NJ Farr by major
ity of 492 votes.