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The Voice in the Storm

IT was 9 o'clock az night IN De-
Il eember and very dark when Jose
Gallo came down the mountain on
bis way home. rather worried Al the
thunder growing in the distance.
Above his head the sky grew stead
llF darker. The rain had stopped.
nut the wind was shaking the old
chestnut trces. making them sigh and
"hirs nyaterious things a bright
stroke Of lightning caused him 20
hurry The bridge was not FAR away.
then came the hin and half way up
the hill was his home.
Another stroke Illuminated the
road. enveloping everything IN It's
blue o.. Jose began 20 run like
mailman until the thunder. sounding
like the hrlng Of thousand cannons.
made him stop ln an attitude % ter
ror. raising bis arms toward heaven.
Hccovortnr his courage somewhat
Jose once more walked. when ne heard
voice yerl close to him cry out
fternivi Jose Oaio.~
BE stopped ana saw 80 the road
side the big black cross that had
been erected on the spot whore Jose
Teudciro had been murdered CATO
crossed himself and turned 90 the
riFht. taking path leading direct
90 the bridge. but once more came
that dreadful stern voice "Heiio.
Josr Gallo"
fe wanted 20 run towards the
bridge. once he had passed that. he
felt be could ref home On rev
moments Hc made few steps for.
ward but stopped aEaln. and a. W
forced by higher power. he walked
backward % The same snot md aEnin
he heard "Hslioi Jose Oaio~
Rain began 90 fail now draf on btr
drops then IN torrents which
frenrhod him 90 the skfn and beat
against bic face He dId rot move
single step 90 seek shelter. bis
whole body was burning as if with
fever. and the rain fcif rather n re-
lief Then terrific Rash % tight.
ming blinded him completely end
made him drop like ri Jos into the
mud on the road. while louder than
the thunder came the awful words
"Heilof Jose GaioT
soattng wet stained Win mud hs
remained whore he had fallen. press
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-12
By ERNEST GAUBERT,

WY r are not In a position 20 offer history
OF feminism as yet nor a definition Of
the various theories connected there
With which come from pure theory. religion or
social life. We may be approaching that time
Of which the poet vigny spoke. when he said;
-DartinE envcnomed glances upon each other
The two sexes die. each one living alone
But IN French society our most audacious
femlnists have not yet gone quite far
Nevertheless. while some claim the right 10
vote and legal equality FOR woman. others are
satisfied % claim little more Justice and more
exact aid Tor those who labor equality ~
wages. payment for those invaded. and three
weeks before and three weeks after the birth
% child. u ig scandalous that IN a country
which o. bccoming depopulaied Ike ours. the
moor mothers are 20 little assisted. or even
protected from poverty.
The time has passed when We ieered ~
reminism. To-day the celebrated novel by De
Maupassant on a reunion OF fem'nists really
corresponds 10 a fact. ~ r. true that some 81
ths hirh and mighty indulge IN irony 40 the
erpanse % women. But all great movements.
even the most remarkable. have had the.r
feminine prophets and they have not feit mo
ridicule poured out upon them. Later, when
Che reforms which they SOUGHT have been ac
compIished We have forgotten fho old Garcaans
Bosifea the feminine gatherings bring Tor.
ward in au that they attempt a certain depth
of mysticism and RELIGIOUS fnrlinH Hnlch ls At
fie same time their weakness and The Fran.
deur Of their enterprise. cunobllng them while
thoy delay their accomplishment 10 is very
rarely that they Do not demand more man ~
scfuauy reaIzable. They are not fo bo blamed
FOR this excess for they are right to thus put
fAemaelves in the domain Of The absoluto ana
ffspare the Road Of The future
! admit that have never been able % under.
sfard fhe iccra directed against frmiulam, 70
Il true that there SIRE two kinds pt fneera.
those aired ~ what iH lower and those aimed
III rhaf ia HIGHER than ffe prcoccupationa ~
fanv $50 For the women have not yet asked
s~vfhfrr hat A. Tow 1r vulgar lt Ia under
$3.50 81 .r.lran. fFrf DO Hrf Unr'1Hr a
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ing bis face against the ground for
several minutes: but when he raised
bis head a little later the first thing
he saw was the cross. and again
came the ineHorabls voice. always re-
peatinE: "Heuoi ice Gale
suddenly he heard footsteps AZ
distance. Somebody was coming. lie
felt himself coming back 20 life. Ho
was saved What did he care for that
voice now2
-Henoi Jose CATO
The steps came nearer. and fearfnr
that whatever D. was that was com.
ing might step on him. he Eathsrss
All his remainlra strength ana roilsd
out OF the road into the heather ~
the foot OF the cross Instead 81 49,.
Ing out. a new mysterious fear ksot
hin absolutely silent The unknown
passed By him, stopping 81 the oppo.
site side Of the cross. barred his fead
and 20 Jose Gaio's ears came tbs
sound 81 prayer tnterruptsd b.
soua Who vas this personf
a fash % lightning revealed -
pale. lvid face OF Jose Tsndsiro
The poor young man. scarcely more
than q boy. came there 20 prey for
he father who had oosn murdered on
this very spot. on a night similar 10
thia Then he went away. descend.
Ing towards the old bridge. but Toss
Gallo remained there lying motianisas
iu the heather 81 the foot Of tn
cross when the storm was over ara
the fun noon came out. the ahadovy
% the cross fell across Joae'a body
The nest morning the Fendarus
discovered the body. The coronsrs
physician came with the two aaaisf-
Ents. accompanied ~ the old prfsst
% the village
'Bioodshot eyes. blood IN the so..
and mouth the Doctor said. "a ease
% congestion"
when the doctors Rad nons n. ala
priest threw himself down an ~
knees a. ne foot % the cross sea
sohhed Then he raised be hands
toward heaven ana cried.
"Oh. Lordf Thy Justice o. tsrrfst.
a. Thy charity ts endiesar
secret ~ the confessional NJ
doubtcdly The Old priest knew gbe
had marked this SPOT FOR the suffsh .
nent % jose rendeiro-a asaassin
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certain anarchistic utterances OF a few an
happy women who try 20 justify their faults
by big words with feminism.
Women have not demanded anything which
would not be 70 the advantage OF a happier
-eciefy: they have agitated in defense % weak.
less-for the child. the women who labor. the
ared women. the isolated aand suffering.
They have claimed that the mother %
rurv should have tho free disposition o. her
wages. which are so often squandered or wasted
.r worthless husband. who r. a better friend
'1 the saloon keeper than % hts own hreside.
They have aEitatcd against tho tyranny Of laws
which treated them Ike aliens and ~ the same
sine imposed upon them the chains OF tutelage
md The burden % responsibilities. In the
lands ~ the North. where they have been
called upon 20 take part IN legislative delibera
o1s they have helped % carry efncacious
measures against alcoholism. gambling and
lack of hygiene. Everywhere they have been
found ready to defend their nresides and protect
the race De- 70 not all the more surprising then
to see male defenders % race and home rising
u1 arairet them7
weroover. whether We wish u or not. the
facts are there-ths clubs. the feminist assooia-
fiurs. the women's colleges which ala not
exist century ago. and which have developed
In such a wonderful way. For besides the
Gives. mothers young giris. whose lives are
sufficiently filled with the duties ~ the home.
ra must not forget The thousands Of women
HuNrf from the evil OF NnIINunHs VINO are
brave honest and inteiliRent There also me
others whom tho necessity ~ earning n living
frFc rerarafcd from their relatives and friends
and have f0 90 FAR from home iu order %
cain livelihood And then there are those
rh0 by training and education have been
.si.aI shove fhe environment in which they
s.9Gif Two
For all these the vomena clubs and a.
rocIatIonH are not only refuge. but a con
collation. aa we'll
ln che United States there are over 900
exclusively womeu's associations. In ENGLAND
there are $500. ln France i.50S. in Austria.
go. Orb AnglO-india. $50. In Italy. 2t5. in
Canada tsf iu sweden. 10. IN Holland. los
ln Switzerland. %. IN New Zealand. ~. In
Denmark 90. IN Norway. 81. IN Russia. 20.
'n Spain pc. 'n Brazil. p. in Argentina a
..t.. 90 eos
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letter limited vaguely at their prox-
unity to SHAMROCK Castle. and SIR
John was debating in his mind as to
the advisability Of a visit by motor.
when his thoughts were interrupted
by a knock on the door OF his study.
Simkins. portly In frame. inscrut-
able In countenance. stepped defe-
rentially into the room To his mas
ter Simkins was an attribute as
necessary TO Stranbrock Castle as
the ground on which It stood
Sir John took the telegram which
the butler held out to him on a sill
YER saiver. and. breaking open the
envelope. hastily scanned its mes
sage:
Can you motor down here to-
day." he read. "Shall expect you I'M
less you wire to the eontrary-Sen-
ton"
SHAMROCK sprang to his feet.
alert and brisk. A shadow OF a smile
seemed to flicker for a moment on
the impassive face Of Simkins.
ASK Graves to have the motor
ready In twenty minutes" Stran-
brock said. and. with a bow which
his corpuiency could not rob II GER
tain amount of dignity. Simkins
turned and stalked ponderously from
the room
Under ordinary circumstances
SHAMROCK would have enjoyed the
rice TO Bournemouth. but to-day he
regarded II simply as q necessary
waste OF time. John senton had en-
gagged the best suite OF rooms in an
unostentatious but thoroughly COM
Portable hotel. and when the youth.
fui .baronet arrived he was surprised
to End the American alone there to
welcome him.
"Betty's about" Sentou observed.
after their first greeting was over.
but I've got business 20 talk with
you before you see her. Guess III
like to deal with that at once. Il
you don't mind" he added. pushing
forward a box OF cigars
BY all means" Stranbrock agreed,
wandering vaguely what the husi
less might be. Il can arrange about
rooms elsewhere aftsrwar6- Well
you haven't brought ne down hers
20 tell me you're going to cry of
aaaI ba.o
not exactly thai" Senton replied
ana the other man was quick To de
tect a perceptible change I'm hii
voice He no longer spoke with tia
SOU. cool precision Of his. Cues
Just want to make tie conditions
fail" he added.
I'm quite satisfied" stranbroci
observed.
Il thought Betty would forge
you" he said. plunging into the busI
ness with disconcerting directaess
but she's done nothing Of the sort
Ny girls Just miserable. She triei
not 10 let me think so. but know"
Wen. I've q home standing Il
roveral hundreds OF acres" Stran
brock said quietly. and an assures
income Of twenty thousand pounds
year I'm Just longing to make Bett
happy
John Senton rose to his feet SUD
denly. and began TO pace the roor
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In short. quick strides He was smok-
ing a long. black cigar vigorously.
Young man. he said abruptly st
length. there are two ways OF max
ing money In the States. rs every.
where else. Ones white. the others
black And the blacks easier and
quicker. Betty's mother died when
my girl was three years old was a
poor man then. and II | had been
able 20 give my wife a few simple
necessities she would have pulled
through her illnesA But I couldn't
Guess that embittered me against
things In general. and 90 | vowed
that my girl should have the best
time that money could give her.
Betty never knew how I made my
money. She imagined l was Just q
successful nnancier. but
But" interposed Sir John stran-
brock. calmly. you were Just plain
Mr.. Micky Dooian of Brooklyn
John p. senton staggered forward
uncertainty. He opened his lips as
n about TO speak. but no word issued
from them; only the lips moved Inn
potently. Then he sat down abruptly
in his chair. and looked long and
fearfully at SHAMROCK.
Guess all the cards are on the
table now" he muttered hoarseiy.
How long have you known thsti I
thought there was only one man In
the world who knew that John Sen
ton and 'Micky Doolan' were two
names for the same man"
The Englishman stretched out his
long legs comfortably.
I've known IT," he answered
coolly. ever since the night when I
found my gun useful In q certain
saloon out Brooklyn way. had
found out too much altogether that
night came home on the Mellerica
with the avowed intention OF pluck
ing you But on board ! met Betty.
The rest is history"
For a time the solemn ticking OF q
clock emphasized the stiffness H. the
room. The American was watching
his guest with shrewd. calculating
eyes.
Il understand now" he said at
length. why you weren't afraid when
threatened you with exposure
Micky Doolan would have figured
badly II you had turned the tables
on him"
Sir John Stranbrock shook hi.
head. laughing pleasantly.
you don't really think would
have done that to Betty's father. dc
your" he asked.
John P. Senton held out his hand
impulsively.
Il don't" he said earnestly. -Guess
I'm In your hands this time"
Both men glanced quickly toward
the door as they heard the sound Of
some one hurrying down the CORR
dor outside.
And l." SHAMROCK said slowly
Il merely ask to be allowed TO make
Betty the happiest girl In the world.
Then start right nowI" came IN
a happy. girlish voice from the oper
doorway. And the next moment
Betty was in the outstretched arm
OF her lover.
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aOu tOh nc- 4No ytaho ato Wa
one OF a party that went after big
game In Africa I enjoyed the ex-
petition moderately. bu. when re-
turned to England I considered the
affair ION .ota.lY different stand
point
1T was. litter all. a very primitive
and barbarous type Of sport. and. as
such, did not commend itself TO me
as being worthy OF repetition IN
fortunately. however, re added.
with a sigh which was not wholly
regretful. Il en- one to whom excite
ment and action are absolutely es-
sential. and l rather prided myself
on the ultimate decision at which I
arrived. II was. to say the least. for
man whose financial stability
could never Le in doubt. distinctly
original l liked the idea as soon as
II was conceived"
John p. Senton grunted uncom.
promisingly. Although l. verbal econ
omist himself. he by % means re-
sented the easy and. to him. some
what lengthy speeches of his COM
panion. There was an air of su-
preme mastery over a delicate situa-
ton about the young Englishman
which carried with It a poignant APP
peal to the American.
Guess you'll lift the TRAN OF the
business in hand now" he observed
quietly. after a brief silence.
Exactly" the other replied. That
idea of mine cost me six months or
so OF very hard work I studied the
business OF card-sharping at the
hands of undoubted masters. Incl.
dentally It cost me money. but finally
! evolved a scheme which l think
may modestly pronounce perfect
Then came the fun My victims
we're men who made a living by
their wits-adventurers all 1t was
one thing to win money In some Of
the gambling dens. but IL was quite
another to get clear with II. There
in. also. I extracted full measure Of
action and excitement Again. thes,
liners always carried one or two o.
Extraordinarily besides men VIII,
had made good-to use one of you
countrymen's expressive phrases
Mr.. Senton-in other devious anC
dubious ways. It was always a pleas
ure TO relieve them OF their super
fiuous cash"
The sound OF subdued laughte
came from behind the American'
cigar.
Il believe you. young man." n
agreed amiably. But. say. how di'
you dispose Of your winnings?"
Anonymous contributions TO de
serving charities" the Englishmal
answered promptly. You see.- h
added apologetically. i've Away
had a deal more money than / coul,
conveniently spend. and that SCENE,
20 me TO be quite the best channe
for disposing OF money that had beel
accumulated by shady work How
ever. I've finished with It all now
Betty
"Ah!" the American interrupted
IN a peculiar. dull voice. There's
deal in what you've said. young mar
and I'm glad kept quiet In the card
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room last Tuesday. But Betty's Just
all the world TO me. I've made my
pile. and now I'm out to give my girl
a dandy time
But she wants"-
Then she must wait" John p
senton interposed ruthiessly. I'm
not going to let my girl do IN a
hurry something she may regret all
her life. Say. I Ike you. young man.
but you've got to run straight from
now. Let me see that you can earn
a living fr yourself and a wife. and
We will tx things up. Is II a deaiY''
The Englishman took the hand
outstretched TO him and shook It cor
daily.
The best I've ever made" he de-
clared fervently. TN talk things
over with Betty in the morning"
Together they turned and made
their way by a circuitous route to
their own part OF the liner.
did you ever lose to a crook? ?"
the American asked. as they walked
side by side.
once" answered the Englishman.
1T was in Micky Doolan's saloon GU;
Brooklyn way. I've always been
handy with a gun. though. 1t came in
useful that night"
They do things In the States. .
muttered Mr.. Senton with an air OF
national pride. Guess I've heard of
Micky Doolan!"
Betty and the Englishman were
the only early risers on the following
morning. AS :. matter % honest fact.
the meeting had been arranged over
night She greeted him with that
frank delight which tht man had
found so refreshing after the yelled
inanities OF his 1wa social world
A fresh. strong breeze blew invig
oratingly across the deck: the white
spray. leaping heavenward. sparkleC
in the dazzling sunshine. Il was 4
perfect morning.
The man thrilled with a who'll,
delightful feeling of protectivenesi
as the girl thrust her hand under hi
arm.
Lets find our own corner, Jack.
she whispered happily. Somehow
feel that you must have good new
for me. The sunshine"-she wave
her free hand about her compreher
sively-"just everything around u
seems to be a setting prepared on.
for peace and Joy"
1T Is glorious indeed. little one.
he said quietly.
Together they made for a remot
corner OF the deck. which to Bett
was already a place of hallowe
bliss. and the girl was soon recliI
ing comfortably in a deck-chair. N
allowed herself % be EMBODIED by
huge wrap which the man ha
brought up on deck with him. As b
was bending over his task he leane
forward and kissed her. For a tim
they sat in a state Of happiness {
which silence only seemed essentia
Tell me now. Jack" she said 9
length.
The man looked down at his con
panion. The sunshine made a gIor
OF her hair. which the wind ha
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down at once as thoroughly clean
and healthy white man I liked the
way you amused that widows chill
dren: 1t was quite genuine The
Riddles liked you. too. and Riddles
rarely make a mistake.
But in the evening"" the Ameri-
can went on. Il watched you in the
card room. The stakes were high.
your companions doubtful. | watched
because thought you might be
feeced; but"-he chuckied quietly as
he recalled the incident to his mind
II got a terrific surprise. You
fumbled the cards once. No one else
was watching you at the moment
saw your game after that Guess
you're the cutest card-sharper that's
happened"
The Englishman threw away the
stump of his cigar. He was perfect.
ly self-possessed.
Il hoped at the time" he observed.
with frank unconcern. that ! had
deceived you. wen?"
The mans supremely genial air OF
Observation-Disclosures aroused the Amer
lean for an instant from his custom
airy calm
by James. sir" he exclaimed.
you take the affair very coollyl
What would you say II / told you
that intended exposing your"
We'll. quite frankly" the other
answered. easily. Il should be In
clined to disbelieve you You see.
the question might very naturally
arise as to why you did not do so
at the time. really think you
would find It a difficult ma;,er to
establish your -ase now. Moreover,
without boasting. imagine my social
standing would be sufficiently strong
TO refute any such charge. But
still. II you should decide to adop,
that course. shall make no attempt
to deny your accusation. It's
wretchedly cold here. sir he
added. calmly. as an afterthoughS
John p. Senton ignored the hint
and for a time continued smoking in
stoiid silence.
See here. young man." he said
after an embarrassing pause. Il dom
intend 10 queer your pitch this jour
ney. but / don't like to think that
judged you wrongly. You dom
strike me as being an ordinary card
sharper" he added. refiectively.
The Englishman laughed pleasant
~. His nerve was admirable.
Il hope you do me no more thai
justice. Mr.. senton." he said. slowly
There was a note of quiet determina
ton in his voice as he continued;
Il realize now that I'm on my trial
as Il were. shall make no attemp
TO cover myself with whitewash. bu
you shall hear my case in plain, out
spoken terms. That. ] believe. I
your desire. Mr.. Senton7"
Yes. reckon that meets m
views" replied the American
am a young man. Mr.. Senton.
the Englishman went on evenly
with views OF my own: but. what
rather more original, with suprem
faith I'm them also. At home / figur
as one OF the idle rich. but the socia
life there has never held any attraC
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blown into q state OF 5ewitching dis
order. Her eyes were shining as n
rejecting the supreme contentment
OF her soul: the gentle smile. which
seemed to him something In the ma
ture Of a perpetual attribute. curved
her lips prettily. In short. II was a
picture that would stir the heart OF
any man
Betty" the Englishman said. and
his voice seemed almost to caress
the word. 1--WE spoken to your
father. He has been working all his
life TO amass money that he might
give you the happiest time on earth
I've done nothing except to laze
through life. He says that II isn't
fair proposition Perhaps he's right
Anyhow. I've got to do something
now. and afterward. IL / show up as
a man. I can claim you"
For some minutes the girl gazed
steadily over the gray waste of wa
tiers; only the grip Of her fingers
frightened on the mans hand In her
eyes there lurked a suspicious moist
ness.
-And how long must we waltz" size
asked presently. after a reflective
silence.
THAT depends on me. little one.-
he said quietly. I've got to do
things quickly. Betty. because
Yes. please say It. Jack" she
murmured wistfully.
The Englishman gave a hurried
glance about him
Because" he said gently. as ne
kissed her again. Il love you so very
much. Betty dear"
And In the boyish voice there was
n note of supreme sincerity.
Sir John SHAMROCK sat alone n
the study of hts ancestral home IN
Hampshire. reading a letter In
which. although familiar with IL
every word. his interest had by nc
means decreased.
He had landed al Liverpool a fort
niSht before; this letter merely rep
resented one OF dozen or so whiel
he had already received from MIS-
Betty Senton. And n Sir John na,
realized before that the Fates la,
decreed that this impulsive younl
LAZY should stand for all that va
dear TO him. he himself was onl
now beginning to appreciate the eN
tent OF his love for the girl VIII
had parted from him at the dock
with trembling lips and tear-dim
med eyes. Since then Betty's letter
had been a revelation to him.
Concerning his future. he had a
ready made rapid and adequa,
preparations. lie had gone fror
Liverpool direct TO London and theI
interviewed a Cabinet Minister VIII
had been a very intimate friend Q
his fathers The Cabinet Ministe
had listened very patiently to hi
story. and. being a shrewd Judge q
character. had appreciated at ono
the evident earnestness OF the youn
man. and had offered him a seer,
taryship which would fall vacant (
a few weeks.
The girl and her father we're stal
ing now at Bournemouth. Betty