The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-05-01

AlCA WdlhCO u0ollly W ING VIII
dow and looked out on the street. Ev-
eryone was rushing for a paper, or
else standing with the sheet in his
hand staring at the first page with
its big black type.
Recovering himself suddenly, Wright
tried to talk to Gloria to drown the
noise. but 1t was too late.
What Is that noise? What arc they
shouting for?" she asked. Listen"
She put her hand on his arm as a sig
nal to say nothing while she tried to
hear wha. the boys were saying.
"Extry Extry! Get a News! All
about the grafters! Extry! Read the
big steal! Full account O. the railroad
grab! Big men and boodlers in com.
bine! Extry! Extry!"
1t was 10Y a flood OF sound as the
boys came under the window.
What's 1t all about?" the girl
asked.
That's nothing, only a crowd Of
neWsbcys raising a racket. Gloria,
listen to me We must get away from
here. Even II you're happy in Bel
hiOAih3 ! Ii lcI. WIN L YOU 10 JDlS IOT
me? Let's get away from this office
and talk 1t over"
She shook her head, and refused to
move.
Gloria. YOU must do as I say with
out question. Just this once, please"
Both turned at this instant, as did
the others, startled by a hubbub in
the cutter office. Suddenly the door
was burst open violently by young jim
Wfnthrow. the Banners political re.
porter. He rushed b~reathlessly into
the ROOM, f1ourishing a copy OF the
Belmont News. Following him came
Williams with a look Of amazement on
his face as he read the headlines of
the copy Of the paper he had.
Judge Gilbert! Judge GILBERT"
gasped the reporter, with eyes for no
n else. Have you seer the News
Big story bout the belt line railway
and the lection! Gimme the facts SO
l can show the News up"
Let me see your paper"
Here 1t fs-with big headlines"
Wright knew better than anyone
SNoS - - ~ nd NAs II lie Dd-
per. What was written there was not
for Gloria's eyes to see, nor for her
ears to hear.
you must go, Gloria. Don't stay for
this; Ill drive you to Locust Lawn"
He was almost. out of the room with
her when something the reporter said
caused her to stop.
"Thn Npw.c cows Do,-i5 Jyorr yc hoos-
Of It," exclaimed Winthrow. holding
UP the paper for Judge Gilbert 10 see,
land that it's. the biggest steal In the
history Of Belmont"
What's that" Kerr demanded,
coming forward.
Il didn't see you, Mr.. Kerr" the re-
porter apoiogized, but here 1t IS on
the front page"
Come, Gloria" Wright pleaded with
her.
II cant &C yet"
Beside her stood Williams. still en-
gagged in reading the 1aring headlines
Of the paper he had brought into the
room with him. She seized his paper
from him and began to read the start
ling words.
Its an infamous lie!" shouted Gil.
bert, crushing in his hands the paper
he had been scanning. OR. HAYES.
will you please escort Miss Gloria and
Mrs. Hayes to their carriage?"
Stop" commanded Gloria. The
hum of indignation sweeping over the
room was stilled. All turned to the
daughter OF David Kerr. rs this
true?"
WHAT" asked Gilbert.
What the paper says?" She held
up the paper, her hands trembling. |
Then she began to read: III the party
now In power wins, Belmont will sure
ly be sold to the merciless stock-yards
terminal trust. The deal, which
means millions for the unscrunulous |
promoters and nothing for Belmont.
has been engineered by that king of
underhand ~manipulators. one no less
INSCRIPTIONS than the very men to
whom he would sell his town. David
Kerr"
There was horror in her tones and
she held vhe paper from her as a
thing unclean.
rs this true?" she demanded ir,pe-
~riously.
Not a word Vt It," Judge Gilbert
was quick to answer.
Not you" She turned to David
Kerr. Father, is 1t true?"
The boss of Belmont looked like
wounded wild ANNA, brought to
bay. He gazed with speeches. rage
at Joe Wright, and then looked at his
daughter. She stood with arm OUT
to him, a mute but eloquent
appeal for a denial. The big man
shook himself, as If calling forth all
his strength for a final effort, and
Strengthened himself to his full height.
Looking her ~squarely In the eye he
firmly:
mo. Gloria. 1t amt true"
The sigh she gave as her arm
dropped to her side seemed to be a
prayer OF thanksgiving that he had
through the ordeal ~unscathed.
She knew he would, but she wanted
the words OF denial from his own lips.