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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-07-25
PILGRIMAGE--By Give R. Fem

rise. ordered her sharply 70 dress.
L vas the extraordinary colored
d-ess which the girl recalled. Then
cara turned once more 10 the mir
ror and drew the other to her. doing
her hair.
yes. Rube was right she said
thoughtfully as she held the girl re-
fore her. turning her this way AMI
that You viii make the show
cara was ready a. last. She threw
open the door Of the wagon and made
Iris descend into the camp. Break
fas. Was ready. Iris looked at the
rough-looking crowd assembled for
the neal on the grass. at the horses
which were tethered a few PAGES
away. and at the children who
skipped up TO the door OF the wagon.
Yes. the girl realized n was tie
TRUTH She must have been dream.
ing. cara made her sit down At her
side. and handed her food. Rube
watched his prize. He knew her
worth. Perhaps one day he would
speak. but he was not sure Better
marry the new recruit to one or
other OF the men so that she could
remain with the troupe for the res,
OF her life.
Now you can show me what you
can do. my dear"
Iris was standing a little apart
TIE others had dispersed. cara was
seated on the top step OF the wagon
close to her. The woman was sew
ing. RUDE had a whip in his hand.
Now he gripped the girls arm. and
swung her around. al the same time
cracking his whip.
81 am going TO make you useful
to US, lass" he said. you are go
ing TO dance"
Iris gave a cry.
mo, no." she said family.
The whip cracked again. This
time the thong curled about her
shoulders and she gasped with pain
lara looked up.
You do as Rube tells you. dearie, ="
she said. "He won't beat you then.
Iris turned a frightened face "a
her tormentor-and then she obeyed
Sic wondered at herself II seemed
that she did really know how tc
dance, though she could net remem
Der where and how she had learn ID
Rube stood with his back TO the
wagon close to cara and nodded MS
approval. Then he ordered Iris &c
come to him. She tremblingly
obeyed. His heavy hand was on hel
head.
You will do. my dear" he said
You are going to make them al
SIT up"
Iris gave up the idea OF anythinl
else. She had thought OF runnins
away. but lara was always witt
her, keeping her at her side, makinJ
her wait upon her. hand and foo,
and theR she was worked hard. Sh,
had to give show after show. nigh
after night, not only In the lighte,
tent with its sea OF eager faces. bu
ir the halls OF the towns they passet
through.
The troupe gained New YorI
after many days. and Iris had b
that time become in a curious, vagu
way accustomed 10 her-life. 10 IN
81 usage OF Rube. for the man bea
her still. just to show her her plac,
as he said.
Yet Il was not her life She ha
not been born 10 an existence in
wagon. a wagon she shared wit
lara, who lay back and lsughe
when the girl complained. The
never spoke 10 other people. II wa
life apart. She might perhap
have borne Il all TO the end II
, had not been for Zack the big. bull.
ing second Snowman. who wan.e
p TO marry her. He used TO wait n
her as she emerged from the wag
: after lara had done with her OF
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ii oto thAFhOss ~ sAFFAIh -
Der driving gloves a. the foot
. man sntersd the mornins room
OF the Towers. The siri gave . con
tsmptaoas glance at the handsome
bouquet Of roses the man laid down
on the table. There vas q card al.
tsohed. and she aid not need TO look
a. Il 20 knov that John Morton vas
the sender.
rs the car ready" she asked
yes. miss
Iris nodded. and swept out OF the
room into. the nower-banked hai.
Miss Lanston. her elderly eompaa-
ion. sas coming slowly down the
stairs.
-oh. Iris dear. ! ~ish you would
give up these drives all alone" said
the old lady a. abe caught the girls
hand. 1T Ia so dangerous and I
know something will be happening
one Of these days"
"Nonseuse. Matty. I understand
q car. and there Is no need for you
TO be alarmed. shall be back TO
lueeh."
Iris stopped and kissed the other.
and moment later she skipped
down the steps Of the house. stepped
into the car and was OF. More than
anything did she appreciate motor
ing. Il gave her a sense OF free
dom. a sense which even at her
country house she saw was ready
10 escape her. Suitors were many
for the hand OF the wealthy girl. Her
beauty had brought her two brilliant
New York seasons. even apart from
the fact that she had inherited the
vast fortune OF her uncle. the iron
founder.
She sat forward and drove. taking
the road 10 tho sea. The air was
wonderful, and she smiled as she
drove. thinking mockingly OF those
who would fetter her II they could.
Morton, She felt she hated him
because OF his foolish importantly.
Lascelles! lie was a ninnyl Tie
others. They did not seem TO bar
70 be worth single thought from
her. She leaned hack now. The
car seemed TO understand. Over
head a gull sailed in the blue. II
WAS good 10 be alive, The road
lay ahead OF her white ribbon
winding acros; the Downs. Mile
after mile fell away behind her. and
a, last there was the sea, glitteriag.
fecked with the white OF a sail.
Iris turned into the coast road.
Sire skinned like a bird past a mum
Der OF yellow-painted vans. saw a
few grubby children playing by the
side OF the track. a curl OF blue
smoke from a fire, man with a
red handkerchief knotted about his
neck. a tousled-looking woman. and
then the scene was no more sac
heard cry. Perhaps Il was the
brightness OF the morning which
dazzled her, The stone wall ru=
ming on her right seemed to ris,
a, her suddenly. The car swung
around. and she knew II was beyoad
her control She gave a frightened
cry and sprAng up to leap from heI
seat. II was over in a fash. This
car vanished. She saw II against
the sky. and then she knew no more
You just leave her to me-" 4
man with heavy rings in his ear,
was bending over Iris. The CIR
was lying unconscious by the sid
OF the broken wall. The ear ha'
leaped the obstruction. and far be
low lay hopeless wreck where tn
waves we're tapping among IN
rocks
"wha. are you going 10 do. Rube?
cara. the partner OF the gipsJ
looking man. was on her knees b
the victim, her dark hand on tn
girls fair hair.
Get her 10 the wagon FIRST. Pc
hsps this will mean good luck 20
Us. Wen look after her for a bit
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morning rhers seemed to be no
escaping AIM
RUDE saws that you can be ny
WIFE, said the fellow one day.
There. you need not run away.
You are coming FOR a walk along 81
ne HE eheircisd the girls slender
waist With his strong arm. and bur
RED her across the heids- you have
been proud too long. my dear
Zsek stopped and tried to draw irma
TO him She rsslsted. struck at
him and. taking him on his guard.
ned away.
she reached the lane which
sklrted the nstland where the cara
van rested. and zack was at her
side. his hand raised to strike.
She saw Il vas all no use. She
would never remember what she
wished. she would have to be the
wife of this hulking brute. Who bul.
lied every one except Rube and
cara
Hello, What's wrungT'
A man who had glided up In a
motor car sprang out. and as Zack
swung around In fury at the inter
ference. Iris darted to the side II
tie stranger.
Help me-" she cried in agony.
Zack beloved out an oath.
shes mine" he reared. "Let
the girl CO."
There was laugh.
Doesn't look as though the girls
yours. as you call g." said the
stranger. "whst is this fellow 10
you?'
HE wants to make me marry
him." cried Iris pIteously. land
never will. never"
And don't blame you" said
the stranger. oh. SO that's e. Is
it?"
lack was coming for him like a
bull. The stranger pushed the cir
toward the car and was ready foi
the onslaught. Zaok got in a tire
mendous blow which made his ad
vcrsary vince. but the next moment
the gypsy went down with a crash
He did not seem anxious TO have
any more. and the newcomer turned
t. the girl a gypsy lass! What
could he do Iris elspg to his hand
She was weeping nov. lie felt ~
could not leave her thus to the
mercy of that scoundrell
Take me away" she gasped out
81 will work, ! will do anything. bu
cannot stop with these people an
more"
Dick Lisie paused. A quarter o
a mile away he saw the smoke o
the camp Ere. Had he the right
II this girl belonged to the roaming
tribe, Jack was struggling TO hi
feet. Dick Isle was thinking in
fash OF the old woman OF the cot
tage where he was spending the Sum
mer, working. fishing In the river II
the spare time he permitted himself
lie looked again at the pretty girl
and though he saw she must belo1i
to the nomads he seemed to Sc
something else as wen.
81 will do what ! can for you,
he said. III you can trust me-"
Yes. yes. ! can trust you"
Dick Lisle hurried her to the ca
and made her get II. lack yelle,
Lisle saw several men come racia
across the fields. but the car wa
gliding faster down the road
Isle bent down and drew out
long coat and a soft hat.
Better put these things on" n
said. lie was looking at HIS con
panion's fash costume. How wa
II she did not seem like a gypsy
! He knew she did not! Then no
was e.? He heard her give a sol
d but II was a happy sob as she 8.
back. her dress concealed by n
: heavy coat.
Mrs Goodypr. who kent the co
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TRANCE

Der. Their vas a black curtain. aaa
her head aehet- cara pressed Ser
back on the couch. snd held a glass
TO her hps
you drink this. desrie." she said.
you viii be better soon
Iris tried to resist. but she felt
too weak. She knew nothing. moth
Ing of the two days during which
she had lain unconscious IN the
gypsy wagon, nothing OF the sinister
plans OF the people Who had male
her theirs. The scene faded from
her. and she sank into a deep sic -.
Rube opened the door Of the NOV
ing wagon and sat down on the step.
How are you getting on. old WON
am" he asked as he III his pipe.
"All right" said cara. The poor
soul does not seem to remember
anything at all"
Thought she wouldn't" The man
elambered right into the wagon.
They were passing through a town.
Dogs barked at the doors OF cot
tages. Rube sat down on the edge
OF the couch and took the girls
hands. Better see to these" he
said. ''and her face. Make all safe.
She belongs to Us. right enough"
The woman nodded. and a minute
later she was bending over the cap
tive staining her face. arms and
hands a deep brown. Rube took a
newspaper from his pocket as he
he read: Tragic death OF Miss Iris
Granton." There followed particu.
lars OF how the car In which the
unfortunate young lady was riding
had been hurled over the cliffs. The
man replaced the paper in his
pocket. cara was busy over che
work OF changing the appearance
OF Iris still more. Rube gave a
chuokle and laid his hand on the
girls shoulder as she lay there, dead
to all around.
II was long after. Iris was gazing
in dazed way at the woman VINO
lay asleep at her side. She raised
herself on her elbow and peered out
OF the little window TO see a vast
expanse OF misty country. a FIRE pc
fore which a number OF gipsies were
lying. and a circle OF wagons. The
girl felt the closely fitting door. u
seemed 10 be locked. She turned
and looked in amazement at Tara,
who thrust out one arm and yawned.
What did it mean? Surely Il was
not as this woman had told her,
She could not belong to these peo-
pie.
There was a little mirror opposite
the bed. Iris caught sight OF her
reflection, and a cry escaped her
lips. She stared in wonderment.
She saw a brown-faced girl, beau;i.
full. IL was true. but It was not
not-not whom! She could not re.
member. and just then lara awoke.
Il see you are going TO be good
Irma," she said as she kissed the
prisoner. "Rube is going to make
fine dancer OF you. You will have
u trust yourself to him absolutely
lie is the master. but so long as
you obey him you will have nothing
TO complain about"
Iris gave a gasp. She no longer
struggled, no longer tried to think
!; all seemed TO be no use at all
Perhaps II was just as this woman
who was staring into her eyes said
perhaps she was only a gypsy girl
the property OF the man she remem
bered having seen once or twice
during that long time OF doubt anC
horror!
"Rube has been talking about you
He VIII begin to train you to-day
as you are stronger. We shall D,
giving some very important show
directly. and you viii be a big sue
cess. my dear"
Iris trembled. lara made ~
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Mrs. Goodyer. Who kept the cot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-17

1T looks like the mcguls OF organ
lied baseball want us TO split all our
profits with tine lawyers" said Charlie
Weeghman, the Fed magnate OF Chi
cago recently. when asked about the
suit being brought against him and his
associates by the Philadelphia Nation
al league team. We'll, let 'em sue.
We're willing to help support the law
yers as long as they are. Just what
action we will take in the matter has
not been thoroughly decided, but you
NAV be sure that when we foregather
with our attorneys We'll be able TO
frame up defense
The suit will be tried before Judge
Lands in the United States district
court in Chicago. II. X. Telney. at
torney for the Philadelphia club, flied
the bills a few days ago and immedi-
ately subpoenas were issued calling to
gether the six defendants. the same be-
ing Gilmore, Weeghman and Walker,
Joe Tinker and the Ward brothers, the
Brooklyn owners The first of the two
bills asks for $4,000 damages and the
other will try to ge- an Injunction that
will restrain the Feds from inducing
bal players to leave the Phillies at
higher wage or any wage at all for that
matter In the injunction the Kllifer
affair is dwelt upon and the Feds are
charged with having lured him away
from his employers in an underhand
and Iowdown manner.
The reserve clause will come in for
legal controversy. as Seaton, Kilifer,
Knabe. Doolan and Brennan were all
under reserve clauses. In the bills the
reserve clauses are quoted and they
show that a player in consideration OF
the salary paid him is under moral
agreement and obligation to continue
PLAYING with the team the season TO-
lowing at a salary 10 be agreed upon
ater. The cause further points out |
that 20 per cent OF the players salary 4
s paid for his services and the remain /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-17
RICHIE AND MURPHY
ARE READY FOR FIGHT

San Francisco, Cal, April 17-wil-
lie Richie. lightweight champion, and
Harlem Tommy" Murphy are set for
their oft postponed battle in the arena
presided over by James Coffroth, and
when they climb through the ropes to-
night the champion will rule a top
heavy favorite. Twice before the
match between these two boys had
been called off, Richie both times re-
fusing to fight because of physical all
ments. but there is no one who doubts
that the bout will be staged tonight as
scheduled.
II the betting today is any safe indi-
cation. the returns are already in, with
Richie a decisive winner for the be-
lief is strong that the champion will
beat the easterner, and possibly may
score a knockout.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-17
CATARRH VICTIMS
Use Hyomei-You Breathe 1t.

It's the right-to-the-point remedy
not only for catarrh. but for head
colds. sniffles. bronchitis, laryngitis or
Group OF children. You breathe it-no
stomach dosing
You will like Hyomei II not only
gives instant and lasting relief. but Is
entirely harmless. pleasant TO use. ana
economical. Money refunded by II u
Rolls If you are not benefited.
Hyomei is a combination OF antisep-
tic oils that mixes with the air and
quickly reaches the irritated and in
famed membrane of the nose. It's
sure and safe healing begins immedi-
ately-you feel better at once.
II suffering from watery eyes, husky
voice, discharge from the nose. or that
choked-up feeling. try Hyomei now
today All druggists sell it. Ask for
the complete outflt.-s1.00 size.-(Adv.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-17

der In consideration Of his agreement
to abide by the reservation.
The bill continues to declare in legal
parlance that the Feds are competitors
of the Philadelphia club and that they
had made divers threats. so they muss
have been very unpleasant about X,
indeed. The Phillies arc trying to en-
Join the Feds from carrying out the
threats since such would result in the
infiction of damage upon the PAiladel-
phia team that would be irreparable
and for the redress of which there is
no complete and adequate remedy at
law
In the meanwhile the Feds are not
especially disturbed and have indicat-
ed a willingness TO continue 10 fire.
quent the courts as long as the opposi-
ton feels that way about it. Just so
they don't steal my ball park" says
Charlie Weeghman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-17
SOLDIERS STILL ON DUTY
AT TULSA RACING COURSE

Tulsa. Okla. April 17.-As the result
of the refusal OF Adjutant General Can
ton to withdraw state troops from the
Tulsa Jockey clubs grounds, +. j. ALI
son. president OF the club, announced
the abandonment OF the race meeting.
which began here on Monday.
The race course has been under mar
tial law for several days because of the
failure to discontinue betting. Cen
eral Canton says he will not remove
the soldiers from the race grounds IN
I'll ordered TO do so by the governor.
The governor declared at Oklahoma
City that while there was no law
against racing horses. the only way he
could prohibit gambling on the races.
prescribed by law. was TO prevent the
racing. which he intends 10 do.
At the race track every entrance was
guarded by soldiers. and none except
horsemen were permitted TO enter the
grounds. They were searched for FIRE
arms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-17
LEAGUE BOWLERS
TO HOLD SPREAD.
Annual Banquet to Be Held at
Rock Island House Satur-
day, April %.

At meeting of the captains OF the
teams in the Island City Bowling
league held last evening it was de-
cided to hold the annual banquet Sat
urday. April %, at the Rock Island
house. 1t is expected that over so
will be present at the spread. An In
teresting program has been arranged
for the occasion. All the prizes will
be awarded during the evening.
The Empire theatre has been Sc
cured for series of benefit performs
ances for the league, to be held May 3,
4, 5 and 6, by the Metropolitan Min
strel company of Rock Island. The
Metropolitan troupe made a big hit in
the recent Eagles benefit perform
ances. both in this city and Moline.
and will no doubt prove strong at
traction again for local theatre goers.
The coming show will be brand new,
new acts, new songs and new jokes.
The members are rehearsing faithfully
several times a week The advance
sale for tickets has been heavy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-17
JCHNSON'S DOG TEAM IS
CLOSE TO FINISH MARK

Nome, Alaska, April lin the 412
mile all Alaska sweepstakes race, John
Johnsons team of IS Siberian wolves
the finish, at 1880 o'clock yesterday
morning. Scotty Allan arrived at Bos-
ton Roadhouse. 107 miles from Naome,
at 6:10, and Fred Aver reached there
at 6:2S. Both stopped to rest. The
race. carrying with it $4,000 purse,
trophy cup, and the worlds dog team
championship, is now almost within
Johnson's grasp. The weather has i'm
proved greatly. At Nome the lowest
temperature was zero.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-17
MOLINE ALSO TAKES SERIES
R.IIzbIes Win Two Out Of Three
From churcSilTs men-VoIIner
High Man Of Evening.
STANDING OF THE TEAMS

The Cubs are 1914 champions OF
the Tvin-City Bowling league. BY
taking three straight games from the
slipping Cross Countrys they repeated
last years feat Of winning the pen
naut- The wichmen did not Ill up
70 the usual form last evening at the
Moline alleys, and the new champs
had easy sailing in all three contests
Although the Molines won three
games from the Stock Leaders al the
ST Julien alleys they cannot possibly
tie the Cubs in the two series yet TO be
rolled II the Cubs should lose the
remaining six games and the Molines
win all. the latter would still be in
the rear By several games.
The Cubs rolled IN championship
form and clipped or n nice total OF
26I0 for the three games. Art Salz-
mann led the onslaught for his team
mates with 5s5 pins. Roantree was
second with $50
AT the St Julien alleys all three
games were hotly contested. Vollme-
was individual star. coping $50 pins
in three contests, and Holm was close
second with 562
At the Harms alleys the Reliables
grabbed two games out Of three from
the lOwly Colts. but the scores of
these games were not obtainable this
morning. About the only contest left
in the race is between the Reliables
and Colts TO see who viii occupy the
cellar position. The scores:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-17
BOWlERS SELECTED
TO ROLL IN TOURNEY

C. Roantree, F. Wooten, E. Churc-
hill, J. WITCH, A. Salzmann and C. Muel-
Ter have been chosen as the team to
trail state tournament in progress
there. They are selected men from
the Twin-City league and will roll
under the name of the Cross Countrys.
The bowlers will leave here in the
morning and will roll as soon as they
arrive in the Still city. Teams from
all over the state are entered in the
central Illinois tournament
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-17
ILLINI BACK FROM TRIP.
Coach Huff Announces Many Changes
in Teams Future Lineup.

Urbana, Ill, April 17.-George Huff
led the Illinois ball players home yes
terday from their southern trip and
at once began reconstructing the nine.
When the Illini meet Northwestern at
Evanston tomorrow there will be many
new faces in the lineup. slip" Cogdal
may play second and Rush may go TO
third. Gunkel probably will be select
ed to twirl around the Purple. Coach
Harry Gin gave his relay teams a
final drill before they leave for Dies
Moines to race in the Drake carnival
tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-17
rheumatism Relieved In a Few Hours

N. B. Langley. Madison. Wis. says:
Il was almost helpless with rheuma,
tism for about five months. Had it In
my neck so 1 could not turn my head.
and all through my body. l tried
three doctors end many remedies
without any relief whatever until
procured DR.. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism. In few hour= the
pain VAS relieved and in three days
the rheumatism was completely cured
ana / was at work" Sold by Otto
Grotjan, 1901 Second avenue. Rock
Island; Gust Schlegel G. Son, 220
Vest Second street. Davenport :
lAdv.t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-17
NEW OWNER OF CUB TEAM
VISITS PLAYERS AT ClNCY

Cincinnati. Ohio. April 17.-Charles
p. Taft is a real club owner now. He
created surprise around the lobby OF
the fIavlin hotel yesterday when I'M
he Unexpectedly walked in
and sought Manager Hank O'Day OF
the Cubs. O'Day was not the only one
Taft came 10 visit. His purpose was
to NEE. the boys who represent the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-17
GOTCH MAY ENTER SHOOT
Worlds Champion Wrestler Is Noted
as TrapSshooter.

Ames, Iowa, April 17.-Frank Gotch,
worlds champion wrestler, also is
some trap-shooter. He has advised the
secretary of the Ames Gun club that
lie hopes to be here next Tuesday to
participate in a big clay pigeon shoot.
Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake, crack clay
pigeon shot of Iowa, will compete
against 80 of the best shot sin the
state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-17
ROAD RACE ON LINCOLN
HIGHWAY ACROSS STATE

The Lincoln Highway association, of
Colorado is back of the big cross state
road race, to be pulled Off in that state
in June or July. 1t is proposed to
start the race at the Kansas line and
to reach the Utah border, a distance of
about $40 miles, within "a hours. The
starting point will be at an elevation
of 1000 feet, and one point in the pro-
posed course is over 10000 feet above
the sea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-17
Knox May shun Lombard.

Galesburg, Ill, April 17.-Knox col
lege students petitioned the athlete
board today to sever athletic relations
with Lombard college because of re-
cent troubles with umpires.