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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-28
SYNOPSIS.

John Valiant. rich society favorite,
suddenly discovers that the Valiant cor
poration, which his father founded and
which was the principal source OF his
wealth. has failed. He voluntarily turns
over his private fortune to the receiver
Tor the corporation. His entire remaining
possessions consist OF an old motor car, a
white bull dog and Damory court, a neg
lected estate In Virginia. On the way to
1oamory court he meets Shirley Dand-
ridge. an authenticated beauty, and de-
cides that he 10 going to like Virginia I'm
mensely. Shirley's mother. Mrs. Dand-
ridge. and Major Bristow exchange rem
iniscences during which IL is revealed
that the major. Valant's father, and a
man named Sassoon were rivals for the
hand OF Mrs. cambridge In her youth
Sassocn and Valiant fought a duel on her
account In which the former was killed
Valiant finds Damory court overgrown
with weeds and creepers and decides to
rehabilitate the place Valiant saves
shirley from the bite of a snake, which
bites him. Knowing the deadliness Of the
sbite, Shirley sucks the poison from the
wound and saves his life. Valiant learns
ror the first time that his father left Vir-
ginia on account of duel in which Doc
tor Southall and Major Bristow acted as
his fathers seconds Valiant and Shirley
become good friends. Mrs. cambridge
faints when she meets Valiant for the
nrst time. Valiant discovers that he has
. fortune In old walnut trees.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-28
CHAPTER XXI.
A VIrpInIan Runnymede.
~Friendsl" Snapped the Other, 1.-THE
Fewer Have the Betteri"

June IN Virginia is something to
remember" Today the master OF
Danory Court deemed this true say
ing. For the air was Like wine. and
the drifting white wings OF cloud. piled
above the amethystine ramparts OF the
far Blue Ridge. looked down upon a
violet world bound In green and silver
In his bedroom Valiant stood look.
ing into the depths NJ an ancient ward.
robe. Presently he took from hook
suit of white flannel In which he ar.
rayed himself Over his soft shirt he
knotted pale gray scarf. The modish
white suit and the rolling Panama
threv oot IN hne contrast the keen
run-tanned face and oark brown eysa
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-28
GRO BE CoNTINUED.)

other girl; treasured by safety In
numbers, my strong susceptibilities
to the rhythm Of music enabled me
TO adapt some slight proficiency in
'buck-and-wing dancing and to be-
come moment later an integral part
OF that throbbing throng,"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-28
CHAPTER XIII.

The Knight Of the Crimson Rose.
The row of horsemen had halted In
a curving line before the grand stand,
and now In the silence the herald.
holding a parchment scroll, spurred
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rings are used The pike-points are
made to fit them, and the knight who
carries off the greatest number of the
twelve Is the victor. The whole thing
is a custom as ancient as Virginia
a relic, of course, of the old jousting
Of the feudal ages. The ring Is sup
posed to represent the device on the
boss OF the shield, at which the lance
thrust was aimed"
How Interestingly" exclaimed Kath-
arine, and turning. swept the stand
with her lorgnette. Il suppose all the
county's F. F. VS. are here" she said
laughingly to Nancy Chalmers. i've
often wondered. by the way. what be-
came OF the Second Families of Vir-
GINA"
"Oh, they've mostly emfgrated
North" answered Nancy. The ones
that are left are all ancient. There
are families here that don't admit
they ever began at ALL"
Silas Fargo shook his stopped shout
ders with laughter. up North" he
said genially, we've got regular fac
trees for anybody who wants to roost
In one"
And now over the fiuttering stand
and the crowd about the barriers. a
stir was discernible. Katharine looked
again at the field. Who is that splen-.
did old man giving directions? The
one who looks like lion. He's COM
ing this way, now"
That's Major Montague Bristow,"
said the Judge. He's been master of
the heralds for years. The tourna-
ment could hardly happen without the
major"
I'm sure I'd like him." she an
sweredI What a lovely girl he Is
talking tot"
It was Shirley who had beckoned
the major from the lists. She was
leaning over the railing. why has
Ridgeley Pendleton left?" she asked
In a low voice. Isn't he one of the
twelve?"
HE was. But he's Ill. He wasn't
feeling up to 1t when he came, but
he didn't give UP till half an hour
ago. Well have to get along with
eleven knights"
She made an exclamation of dismay.
Poor Ridge! And what pity!
There have never been less than the
full number. II will spoil the royal
quadrille tonight, too. Why doesn't
the committee choose some one In his
place? Listen. Why not ask Mr.. Va
liant? He is our host tonight. I'm
sure he'd be glad to help out. even
without the costume"
"Egadl" he said. pulling his Inn
perial None of us had thought Of
him. He could ride Pendleton's
mount, of course" He reflected a mo-
ment I'll do II. It's exactly the right
thing. You're clever girl. Shirley"
He hastily crossed the field, while
she leaned back. her eyes on the fan
neled figure-long since recognized
under the purple pavilion. She saw
the committe put their heads together
and hurriedly enter.
In the moments walt, Shirley's
gloved fingers clasped and unclasped
somewhat nervously. The riders had
been chosen long before John valiant's
coming, II saddle, however, WINS
perforce to be vacant. what more ap-
| propriate than that he should fill r.?
The thought had come to her instantly.
bred Of an underlying regret, which
she had all along cherished. that he
was not to take part. But beneath this
was deeper passionate wish that she
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-24
CUPID Seems As
BUSY AS OLD SANTA
licenses Issued Here Yesterday i"f
Sixteen weddings Double
Wedding Celebrated.

Santa Claus apparently has noth
Ing on Cupid these days, insofar d;
activity is concerned, judging ffoii
tie, number of applications Tor mar
riege licenses filed in the COUNT
clerks, office yesterday. Altoselhel
sixteen marriage licenses were ISSUE
demand being so brisk at tunes 'na ID
both Clerk Nichols and Deputy oiei-
SaI}ee had their hands full.
Two of the couples to whom nc
enses were issued lost no time III pro
eeding to the office of Justice OF ,l,'
Pt ace C. P. Roebuck. where COUP
wedding was celebrated The brloe'
ae sisters and the grooms bfotnsis
William Richard Cosbiii Weaalng Mis'
Fannie West, and Lesker Cogblll co!'
t.acting marriage with MISS Ma''l'
West. ,..o.
Two of THE other sixteen license
issued yesterday were for the mar
rage of Dinkie Hawkins ana Mis-
Eva May Reid, and Orwell oahlol'
and Miss Gordie l.. Hess.
License for the wedding OF y. II
Tsstin and Miss Carrie Ledford Wa
Issued Tuesday.
The others obtaining permits TO WEI
were colored people.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-24
SAVES FROM PRISON.
t.oyernor Pard0ns Boy Convicted Ol
Stealing Cow in Howard County.

Little Rock, Dec. 22.-Within few
hours after the supreme court had is
sued the commitment for Will Kenne-
ly, a young man CT q, sending him
the penitentiary for a term of one
year. he was a free citizen, with the
stigma removed from his name by 3
eardon from the governor. He Was
convicted in August, 1914. on a
barge of grand larceny for the theft
II a COW frcm Mrs. J. A. Parker,
Oct. II, 1918, and the judgment was
affirmed last Monday.
The sheriff of Howard county &C
eompanying the young man, his father
and several other friends appeared
before Governor Hays Tuesday after
1oon. and presented a petition signed
w practically all the county officials
md 500 citizens, asking that he be
,ardcned There was also presented
m affidavit from enc of the principal
Witnesses fer the state, to the effect
hat he had been mistaken in the
identification OF the COW, and that
icung Kennedy did not steal it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-24

md it made the breaking out burn. Part
Of the time could not sleep at night.
used - and some powder and |
1sed some salve called ----- and several
othor things but none were successful. /
uttered with the pains for most two weeks
When ! got Cutrura Soap and Ointment
would wash with Cuticurn Soap and put
he Cuticura Ointment on and they soon
iuit itching and burning. Cuticura Soap
ind Ointment cured me in q little over
week" (SignetD Miss Pearl Davis, Juns
10, 1913.
Although the Cuticura Soap and Clint
nent are most successful in the treatment OF
affections of the skin, scalp, nair and hands,
they arc also most valuable for everyday use
n the toilet, bath aid nursery, because they
promote and maintain The health Of the skin
and hair from infancy TO age. Sold ever.
where. Liberal sample OF each mailed free
With 32p. Skin Book. Address postcard
Cuticura, Dept. r, Boston"
W. Men who shave and shampoo with Gu.
icura Soap will find 1t best fos' siin and scalp
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-24

Courtesy is virtue that may he ac-
ouired, and If ons will but take
thought it may not ever ~eQuire any.
hing Unborn or inbred to receive dis
courtesy with courtesy. The cour.
teous answer makes the world mora
comfortable dwelling placs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-24
rlECKS CR0ITp INSTANTLY

You know Group is dangerous. Ana
Won ought to know too. the sense OF
security that comes from HAVING
Folev's Honey and Tar Compound -
the house. 1t cuts the thick mucous
and clears away the phlegm, stops
the strangling cough and gives easy
breathing and quiet sleep. Every
user is a friend. Mann Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-24
WARNING ORDER.

In the Chancery Court OF Jefferson
County, Arkansas.
Lou Griffin Plaintiff,
VS..
Dock Griffin. Defendant,
The Defendant, Dock Griffin is
warned to appear in this court with
in thirty days and answer the COM
paint ct Plaintiff, Lou Griffin
Given under my hand and the Seal
of said Court this End day of Deem
her. A. ~. 1914.
Seail Il ". khEN Ea, cleik.
O. Z. REEVES, ID. c.
12-s-10-1 7-24S1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-24

Quit taloael, 1t is dangerous. Try
.N.yor-lax, that vegetable liver syrup
1naranseed 10 produce even better re.
ats than calOMei, 1t is absolutely
miaiess and pleasant 10 take. An.
Aid can taRe it with safety. Ash
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-24

Claus is still on the job, with active
and energetic and persevering agents
right here in Pine Bluff. in the per-
sons of Miss Houston and Miss Phil
pot.
To Remember Prisoners.
Fine roast pork, VIII cranberry
sauce, will be the. principal dish to
be served the prisoners at the coun-
ty Jail by Jailer Verret Christmas
other deiicacies will be on the menu.
About thirty prisoners at the county
jail will enjoy the feast.
Special dishes will be included In
he Christmas menu for the prisoners
1t the city jail, but it is not expected
here will be many prisoners to par
icilato after Police Judge Stewart
,eleases the short-term men. unless
business in the police department
shows Improvement over conditions
which existed last night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-24

London, Dec 23-The London Stock
eH, hange will open January 1, sub
itct to certain restrictions. One OF
Geese provides that ne member shall
IN aain or negotiate SAL III shares
dealt in by the American !. arket at Il
less price than the English equ'val-
cat of the New York closing prices or
July 50, 1911.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-24

thaJ they were thick on
me from my waist down.
They kept getting larger
until some were as large
as q common-sized button.
The eczema itched and
burned SO badly that I
scratched and made it
sore. If | was out in the
hot gun would s.u,cat
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-24
Cant CarmAdN DAfng.

81 Louis Dec. 23.-Capt. Pa
C;1mody, we'll known in racing, army
end political circles, is az inc at -
.Joseph's hospital. Grief over the
dc ath of his wife a few months age
i; the cause He is 70 years OF age
Capt. Carmody was native OF Ire
land.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-24
NONtT MISS THIS

UUN'T MISS THIS. Cut out thlS
slip, enclose five cents to Foley 4
Co., Chicago, ILL.,, writing your name
ana address clearly. You will re-
aeive in return a free trial package
containing Foley's. Honey and Tar
Compound, for coughs, colds aud
,roup, Foley kidnes Pills, and Foley
Gathartie Tablets. For sale in your
own by Mann Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-24

Your clothing VIII be washed
;!eaner. with less wear. The clothes
will be absolutely sanitary, and will
smell clean and sweet, American Ex-.
alSior Ia ln1vY Go. Il
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-24
HIGH CLASS SEWING.

Get your sewing done at 1aunt-he-
Rows up-to-date dressmaking parlofs.
High Class sewing and ladies' tail
oring a specially. Phone 1888, los
Pine street. slit
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-24

Wheeling in the lungs indicates
hat phlegm is obstructing the air
passages. BALLARD'S HORE-
/ HOUND SYRUP loosens the phlegm
50 that it. can be coughed up and
elected. Price %, soc and $1.00 per
oottle. Sold by w. L. Dewoody 6
60.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-24

Single Shot Air Rifles. CSC; $50
SCOT Air RIFLES. A5c;; 1000 shot Air
Rifles s1.40 at Cleveland Matthews
Hdw. Co. Ii
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-24
ECZEMA |TCHED
AND BURNED
So Badly, Scratched and Made Sore,
Could Not Sleep at Night. Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment Cured
in Little Over a Week.

Crofton, Ky.-"There was little pimple
;amo Just above my knee. 1t festcred and
| picked it and III q few more days found
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-24

the Christmas holiday period OF tn
school.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-07-09
GARAGES ARE KAiDfD
INNER TUBES STOLEN

Sneak thieves are playing havoc
with the peace OF mind of automo-
bile owners. Not less than two burg
aries were reported yesterday. Two
Eegro boys about O'Clock Wednes-
day afternoon entered the barn of
K. Il. Hendricks and took from il
ten inner tubes OF automobile tires
which they cut into small pieces and
sold to junk dealer. Shortly aft
er this burglary was successfully
consummated the garage of +. w.
Rice was burglarized and an attempt
ed entrance to the Cannon garage
was in process when Mrs. Canon, at
tracted by noises, scared the thieves
away.
The police are apparently power
less to preyen1 the scores and scores
OF minor burglaries that have been
committed. 1t is understood that
one OF the burglars has been arrest
ed.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-07-09
A FIRE At PALMER
CAUSES HEAVY LOSS
~
| ire Starting from Moving Picture
Film Destroys Two Brick
Business Houses.
Houses.

Fire starting from q burning NOV
l@g picture slim caused the loss OF
- c---------
property az Palmer " odhrsGdE IH4H,
amounting to about $11.5oe. Two
brick business houses We're destroy
I'd
one OF the buildings was owned
by NJ. Q, Jones, who occupied same
With IA stock of dry goods, groceries
and hardware. The loss on the stock
was about 5000. with insurance
amounting to $4,000. The building
was valued at about SO 900 and wa
insured for only S315.
The other building was owned by
John Stacks and was valued ut 3d.
GOO 1t was insured for ST loo. The
building Was occupied by motion
picture show owned by Earl An
thony. His loss was about $500,
with no Insurance.
The fire occurred about $50.
There was not 4 very large crowd
II the theater at the time ana while
several We're slightly injured, no oIe
Was seriously hurt.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-07-09

The birthday party that was to be
al the home of J. A. Whitehurst will
loge street, Friday evening, $50,
Everybody invited to come and
bring as many cents as you are years
old We will furnish you a must
cal treat and some good things to
eat. Come.
METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL
CLASS, 10. adv 8 2
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-07-09
FIRE DESTROYS HOUSE
ONE PERSON INJURED,

!. r Morrel lost his residence on
his farm near Milford Monday night
by fire The origin of the fire is
unknown Nothing was saved from
the flames, the occupants barely
having time to get out. The house
was occupied by j H. Doyle and
family; also A. f. Stewart was
sleeping upstairs. and when he
awoke the flames had destroyed the
stairway and he was burned on the
arms and body in getting out. The
house was insured for $4,000 No
insurance on the furniture belonging
to Mr. Doyle,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-07-09
Norris at Midlothian.

Hey, j. Frank Norris Of Fort
Worth spoke to Il large and enthu.-
astic crowd on the street at Midlo-
THAN iast night IN the interest OF
colonel BAH and submission DE-.
Norris viii speak in Waxahachie
Saturday afternoon at O'Clock.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-07-09
To Attend { OnXentiOn.

Leaving Monday, July 10, A. c.
Parker, secretary of the Commercial
Club, will so to Mineral Wells TO
attend the state convention OF the
Texas Commercial Secretaries AS
sociation Mr.. Parker is on the pro
gram for an address on "Agricultur-
al Development in Texas.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-07-09

Noel Caldwell and John Harrison,
who drove w. G. Dixon to Ochiltree
in an automobile, arrived home last
night. They report that Mr. Dixon
was quite sick when they started
home.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-07-09
W0ODRO0F''
Stor

~-.~s
Rom. 5:12; l Cor. I5:2l o-. ,
2'3; Gal &:22, Roma cantr.,
Rom. 3:9-1S Emntt 2aIgr...
Sin, Its Wide Coua-aQaaea.
lynn tIorndon
Song, "Thouah Ycur Sins :.
Scarlet"
The Thre"foie Fa)aes ol ,..
trine, Philosophical. praef...
liaious, Maude Davis
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-07-09

Battle Royal a Universal MI
Tomorrow the Emar" viii! 'e
The Stirrup Brothers. 2H L-
two reel dramatic feature ata
the Dog Fault, Powers e"ue''
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. . . = . . = . . . . = . = .
, LOCALS. .
. . = = . = = . . . . . . = .

80 . = >>>> 5000
Water rents are now due. adv.92
See F. s. Cronk fol- gas ranges
and water heaters adv. tt.
Visit our ice cream parlor, Bed
ford's. ady.tf
twenty-five Rolls of Toilet Paper
for dollar at f. S. Cronk Co.
lat at Bedtoras. The clean,
cool place. adv,tf
Ranges in operation at our sales
rooms. F. s. Cronk Co. adv.tf
All water rents are due on the
lQrh Of ms month. advise
The IlupmobiIe is the best car ia
its class in the world. ady.tf
I, 1t 3 !" S>'''
ford's. adv,tl
'li' l'ile o'''' JUN VI ''' IA o.
r D N''o-'iN w. va
Don't forget to pay water rent
MOT ,,-o~. fl,sn tho 1oth adv O.
q
MAJ, and GIN snnn1,as betting
oto II c cp0N< 90 adv :,
a
Rubber Stamps that print. Roy
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-07-09

s. T.. Fowler, who has been sick
several months, went to Dallas this
morning to consult a specialist.
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o.
70 Ny Friends.

You wifi now ind nae at the Pierce
Barber shop OH East side Of square
edy. ~ c. O. CURRIE.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-07-09

There Will be no meeting OF the
Royal Neiehbors tonight.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-07-09

Our bakery is equipped with the
latest machinery known to the bak-
cry trade operated by skilled work
men. We use the best material
known to the bakers art Give Is
trial. Bedford s. adv.tf
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-07-09

a close inventory of belongings
viii convict anyone of extravaganza.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-07-09
Today.

Fresh Watermelons for sale at
Wallace q Ralston $ adv 91pd
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-07-09

To the housewives of Waxahachie
You pay your gas bill IL times q
year and buy a Gas Range once III
II years Buy the Alb Gas Range
and save 80 per cent of your gas bill
Let us show you. +. s, Cronk Co
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-07-09

The very latest-uo long waits
always ready the place to eat ana
drink Cool and clean Bedford's.
adv.tf
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-17

81 can fix that" declared the other
with hungry alacrity, and he led the
way down the street and through a
by lane to the warm room of big
factory. The air was warm from the
proximity of the great furnaces.
There was bench and no one denied
them the shelter and warmth.
Bert's new acquaintance deVoured
more than half of the rolls with an
avidity that indicated long previous
fasting. Then he rolled two cigarettes
made up of the scrapings of his peck
cts and the twain INDUCED in a COM
Portable smoke.
At glance Bert discerned that his
companion was a young fellow of
good breeding and education. He said
his name was Henry Newton, but was
not inclined to go into his past his
tory.
''Pm derelict, stranded just now,
like yourself" he observed, but he
listened with interest to Bert's story.
You're better off than 1 am" he
remarked drearily. you've got a
A4ONAC1 cLnO 01OIOAs VIC
man of kin or interested in me except
a misery old grandfather, who cast
me adrift because 1 broke over the
lines once or twice in some trivial
boyish capers."
tits my mother that worries me-"
sighed Bert. 81 told you of the letter
l received today from my sister. She
fears my mother is fatally i'll. She i'm
plored me to hasten home, little
dreaming that / was out of work and
penniless."
But ready to share your last crust
with a fellow refugee!" said Newton
In a softened tone. Its one hundred
and fifty miles to your home, you say.
You might hobo it, but there's no
freights out of this town. If you tried
to blind baggage it you'd only be
thrown off the train at every other
station. say, you come with mel"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-17

OF the town he led MIN into It's largest
department store. =
"See herew expostulated the Devil
dered Bert, what are you ever up
to-"
''You just keep with me. I've
great scheme" was the enigmatical
reply, and then, passing a counter, to
the surprise of Bert his companion
picked up a small bolt of lace and
stuck it under his coat.
Grab me! Holler Thief! ordered
Newton rapidly, but the dumfounded
Bert was too surprised to obey 30
Newton grabbed him, shouting, Let
me go, say" and a floor manager
rushed up to the spot.
whats the trouble here?" he de-
manded, and then, as if by accident,
Newton dropped the stolen bundle
from under his coat. "Ah, thief!
eh?"
81 suppose I'm caught" observed
Newton with a careless sigh. This
honest fellow grabbed me. l suppose
he is ten dollars ahead" and Newton
pointed to a sign reading, "Ten dol
lars reward will be paid for the de-
lection of any theft in this store"
Get that money and home to your
dying mother!' whispered Newton,
and for the first moment Bert COM
pretended the self-sacrifce of a
noble man. 49,.
mo! nor he demonstrated, but
Newton was led away by an officer
and Bert was taken to desk and
handed a ten dollar bill.
He tried to find out where they had
taken Newton, but could not. His
thoughts turned to home. In an hour
he was speeding on his way thither.
Good news awaited him. A brother
of his mother, at variance with her
for years, had relented in his harsh
ness at learning of her sickness and
poverty. This fact and the return of
her son caused Mrs. Noble to rally.
- -rrooI1 hi ~, o1o hod oRo