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founding the happy lcara. M CADET lawyer
deputy founder Of a communism based upon
the Gospels published one of the most curious
of pamphlets in 1917: Woman, Her Unfortu-
nate Lot in Existing Society, Her Happiness in
the Community"
After having drawn picture, in very dark
colors. but correct, showing all OF the poverty.
the obedience imposed by the laws or the bru.
tally of man. under which woman suffered,
among barbarous nations as well as among tho
Western peoples CADET discussed the custom
of giving dowry to women, custom which
he denounced horrible.
Then he draws glorious picture Of the posi-.
ton of woman as it should be in the com.
munity:
The mass Of men owe to the mass Of women
recognition. respect, affection, devotion, pro.
lection, care and regard; everywhere and un.
der all conditions she should occupy the fore
most place, and she should lead; in all their
meetings and gatherings the representatives
of the people should be especially concerned
with laws and measures which are valuable to
women. Old women should be the objects of a
kind OF worship.
I'VE ought to make woman good daughter,
good sister, a good wife, a good mother. a
good manager, good citizen.
. "All the women should work and do what
they choose tc do but their labor should be
short in duration and not too hard and for
her we should invent machines to tighten her
labors."
Thus CADET does away with the dowry, with
poverty and the control by relatives. Every
where there is purity. innocence, 'frankness
and sincerity. This was very well said, in
deed. But can we find men sufficiently we'll.
balanced sufficiently reasonable, to found this
ideal city? CADET tried TO gather them. but
the lack OF success of Icaria proves that he
ala not ind as many as he had hoped.
1t is to be regretted that many of those who
took up some of his ideas later did not have
the same respect for woman, or even the same
idea OF justice We know. 10 tell the truth
mat very often the labor unions have proved
themselves hostile to the women. It is all TOO
true that the employment of women, paid less
for the same work. has prevented the success
or some strikes But these are social cues
tons. which arc only gradually solvable we
are concerned NY with the progress of ideas
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In short, quick strides He was smok.
ing a long. black cigar vigorously.
Young man." he said abruptly at
length, there are two ways Of max.
ing money in the States, as 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 if had been
able to give my wife few simple
necessaries she would have pulled
through her illness. But | couldn't.
Guess that embittered me against
things in general, and so vowed
that my girl should have the best
time that money could give her.
Betty never knew how made my
money. She imagined l was just
successful flnancier, but
"But," interposed Sir John Stran.
brock, calmly. you were Just plain
Mr.. Micky Doolan OF Brooklyn!"
John p. Senton staggered forward
uncertainty He opened his lips as
If about to speak. but no word issued
from them; only the lips moved i'm
potently. Then he sat down abruptly
in his chair, and looked long and
fearfully at Stranbrock.
Guess all the cards are on the
table now" he muttered hoarsely.
How long have you known that? I
thought there was only one man in
the world who knew that John Sen
tom and Micky Doolan' were two
names for the same man."
The Englishman stretched out his
long legs comfortably.
1--WE known it," he answered
coolly, ever since the night when l
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 a
clock emphasized the stiffness in the
room. The American was watching
his guest with shrewd, calculating
eyes.
81 understand now" he said at
length. why you weren't afraid when
l threatened you with exposure.
Micky Doolan would have figured
badly if you had turned the tables
on him.
Sir John Stranbrock shook his
head. laughing pleasantly.
you don't really think would
have done that to Betty's father, do
you?" he asked.
John =. Senton held out his hand
impulsively.
II 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 corri-
dor outside.
And l." Stranbrock said slowly
II merely ask TO be allowed to make
Betty the happiest girl in the world"
Then start right now!" came in
happy, girlsh voice from the open
doorway. And the next moment
Betty was in the outstretched arms
Of her lover.
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THE CROOK---By c. W.. c. DRURY

fore-part of the liner Mel
lerica, three days out from
/ New York. They had come there
Immediately after dinner at the sug-
gestion Of the elder man, who was
leaning over the ratings gazing with
interpretive eyes at the cloven mass
of foaming waters below. He was
placidly smoking, but his mind was
busy with problem which he found
by no means a pleasant subject for
reflection.
Night was creeping over the face
Of the ocean, and in the gathering
B dusk the furtive light of cigar re-
yealed the 7quare chin and firm
mouth of his companion. He was
standing with his back to the rail-
ings, complacently regarding the hos
pitable lights of the onrushing liner.
Say, you haven't done any card
playing these last two nights!" re-
marked the elder man, suddenly. His
voice, showing him an American, was
distinctly pleasant
The other started, as If aroused
from delightful reverie.
mo-" he answered, a trifle abrupt
iy. adding, laughingly. as if in apol-
ogy for his brusQueness: Don't you
and it rather too cold in this exposed
quarter. Mr.. Senton?"
The elder man lit a fresh cigar
with scrupulous care. The business
which had urged him to invite the
young Englishma, TO this secluded
point had neen difficult to breach.
Now it was different.
Guess you'll have to hold on
bit" he observed, grimly.
The Englishman tarned and faced
his companion. He was smoking
vigorously. and the glow from his
cigar shown i'll two keen. gray eyes.
you have some interesting news
to impart?" lie asked, quietly, and
the words were spoken in clear.
crisp tone
The American chuckled. He had
seen the glitter i'll those steady eyes,
and knew that tho other mad guessed
the purport of the news already. He
liked men who could face / crisis
with a certain amount of audacious
yet perfectly controlled GOODNESS.
Young man." he said, "Ill be
quite frank with you. You've been
putting in lot Of time this trip with
my daughter. That is SOP"
ut is. Miss Senton and / are
great chums. This voyage has
been"-
Quite So" interposed the prosaic
Mr.. Senton. "And, unfortunately, my
girl, who has seen scarcely anything
Of the world, is pleased to imagine
herself very much in-er-love with
q first-class rogue!"
The Englishman's hands suddenly
grasped the ratings. He leaned
slightly nearer the other man.
What do you mean, sir?"
Mr.. Senton made an impatient ges-
man.
mo bush-beating, please" he
drawled. imperturbably. when
first saw you on board rather liked
you. ] don't go wrong, as rule, in
an estimate Of character. put you
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letter limited vaguely at their prox.
unity to Stranbrock Castle, and Sir
John was debating in his mind as to
the advisability Of q visit by motor,
when his thoughts were interrupted
by knock OH 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 1t stood.
Sir John took the telegram which
the butler held out to him on q sill.
YER salver, 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 contrary-Sen.
ton"
SHAMROCK sprang to his feet,
alert and brisk. A shadow of q smile
seemed to flicker for a moment on
the impressive face of Simkins
ASK Graves to have the motor
ready in twenty minutes" Stran.
brock said. and. with bow which
his corpulency could not rob II GER
tain amount of dignity, Simkins
turned and stalked ponderously from
the room.
Under ordinary circumstances
Stranbrock would have enjoyed the
rice to Bournemouth. but to-day he
regarded it simply as a necessary
waste Of time. John Senton had en-
gagged the best suite of rooms in an
transformations but thoroughly com.
Portable hotel. and when the youth.
fui baronet arrived he was surprised
to find the American alone there to
welcome him.
"Betty's about" Senton observed,
after their first greeting was over,
"hut I've got business to talk with
YOU before you see her. Guess III
like to deal with that at once, If
you don't mind" he added, pushing
forward box of cigars.
'By all means" Stranbrock agreed,
wondering vaguely what the husi-
less might be. 81 can arrange about
rooms elsewhere afterwarG. Well,
you haven't brought me down here
to tell me you're going to cry off
that deal, have you?
"HIct exactly that" Senton replied,
and the other man was quick TO de-
tect a perceptible change in his
voice. He no longer spoke with that
SLOW, cool precision Of his. Guess
just want to make tie conditions
fail" he added.
I'm quite satisfied Stranbrock
observed.
IL thought Betty would forget
YOU" lie said plunging into the bust
ness with disconcerting directness,
but she's done nothing of tile sort.
My girls just miserable. She tries
not to let me think so. but know"
We'll, I've home standing in
several hundreds of acres" Stran-
brock said quietly, land an assured
income of twenty thousand pounds
year. I'm just longing to make Betty
happy"
John Senton rose to his feet sud
denly, and began to pace the room
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down at once as a thoroughly clean
and healthy white man. liked the
way you amused that Widows chill.
dren; 1t was quite genuine. The
kiddies liked you. too, and kiddies
rarely make mistake.
"But in the evening"" the Ameri-
can went on, "a watched you in the
card room. The stakes were high,
your companions doubtful. watched
because thought you might be
tieeced; but''-he chuckled quietly as
he recalled the incident to his mind
II got terrific surprise. You
fumbled the cards once. No one else
was watching you ut the moment l
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.
81 hoped at the time" he observed,
with frank unconcern. that l had
deceived you. Well?"
The mans supremely genial air of
disinterestedness aroused the Amer
lean for an instant from his custom
airy calm.
by James, sir" he exclaimed,
you take the affair very coolly!
What would you say If | told you
that l intended exposing you?"
well, quite frankly" the other
answered, easily, 81 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 matter to
establish your case now. Moreover,
without boasting, imagine my social
standing would be sufficiently strong
to refute any such charge. But
still, if you should decide to adopt
that course, l shall make no attempt
to deny your accusation. It's
wretchedly cold here, sir" he
added, calmly, as an afterthought.
John p. Senton ignored the hint,
and for time continued smoking in
stolid silence.
See here, young man." he said,
after an embarrassing pause, 81 don't
intend to queer your pitch this jour
ney, but don't like to think that l
judged you wrongly. You don't
strike me as being an ordinary card
sharper" he added, refectively.
The Englishman laughed pleasant
ly. His nerve was admirable.
81 hope you do me no more than
justice, Mr.. Senton," he said, slowly
There was a note Of quiet determine
ton in his voice as he continued:
81 realize now that I'm on my trial,
as it were. ! shall make no attempt
to cover myself with whitewash, but
you shall hear my case in plain, out
spoken terms. That, believe, Is
your desire, Mr.. Senton?"
yes. reckon that meets my
views" replied the American.
am young man. Mr.. Senton,"
the Englishman went on evenly,
with views of my own; but, what is
rather moro original, with supreme
faith in them also. At home figure
as one OF the idle rich, but the social
life there has never held any attrac-
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blown into state Of bewitching dis.
order. Her eyes were shining as if
rejecting the supreme contentment
of her soul; the gentle smile, which
seemed to him something in the ma.
ture of perpetual attribute, curved
her lips prettily. In short, it was
picture that would stir the heart of
any man.
Betty" the Englishman said, and
his voice seemed almost to caress
the word, "Pve 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 1t isn't a
fair proposition. Perhaps he's right.
Anyhow, I've got to do something
now, and afterward, if I show up as
a man. ! 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 iurked suspicious moist.
ness.
And how long must we waltz" SHE
asked presently, after a reflective
silence.
"rhat depends on me. little one"
he said quietly. 1--WE got to do
things quickly. Betty. BECAUSE
Eyes, please say it, Jack" she
murmured wistfully.
The Englishman gave hurried
glance about him.
Because" he said gently, as he
kissed her again, 81 love you so very
much, Betty dear"
And in the boyish voice there was
note of supreme sincerity.
o
Sir John Stranbrock sat alone in
the study of his ancestral home in
Hampshire, reading letter In
which, although familiar with tia
every word. his interest had by no
means decreased.
He had landed at Liverpool fort
night before; this letter merely rep
resented one of dozen or SO which
he had already received from Miss
BETTY Senton. And If Sir John mad
hot fka =
decreed that this impulsive young
laly should stand for all that was
dear to him, he himself was only
now beginning to appreciate the en-
tent of his love for the girl who
had parted from him at the docks
with trembling lips and tear-,lim-
med eyes. Since then Betty's letters
had been a revelation to him.
Concerning his future, he had al
ready made rapid and adequate
preparations. He had gone from
Liverpool direct to London and there
interviewed a Cabinet Minister who
had been very intimate friend of
his fathers. The Cabinet Minister
had listened very patiently to his
story, and, being shrewd judge of
character. had appreciated at once
the evident earnestness of the young
man, and had offered him secrc-
taryship which would fall vacant in
few weeks.
The girl and her father were stay
ing now at Bournemouth. Betty's
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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
dandy time"
but she wants.
Then she must wait" John p.
Senton interposed ruthlessly. "I'm
not going to let my girl do in a
hurry something she may regret all
her life. Say, Ike you, young man,
but you've got to run straight from
now. Let me see that you can earn
living fir yourself and a wife, and
we will fix things up. Is it deal?"
The Englishman took the hand
outstretched to him and shook it cor
daily.
"The best I've ever made" lie de-
clared fervently "I'll talk things
over with Betty in the morning." {.
Together they turned and made
their way by circuitous route to
their own part Of the liner.
Did you ever lose to crook ?"
the American asked, as they walked
side by side.
Once" answered the Englishman.
1T was in Micky Doolans saloon out
Brooklyn way. I've always been
handy with 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 Englislman we're
the only early risers on the following
morning. AS = matter of 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 own social world.
A fresh, strong breeze blew invig-
oratingly across the deck; the white
spray, leaping heavenward, sparkled
in the dazzling sunshine. 1t was a
perfect morning.
The man thrilled with a wholly
delightful feeling of protectiveness
as the girl thrust her hand under his
arm.
Lets find our own corner, Jack"
she whispered happily. Somehow
feel that you must have good news
for me. The sunshine''-shc waved
her free hand about her comprehen-
sively."just everything around us
seems TO be setting prepared only
for peace and JOY"
ut is glorious indeed, little one"
lie said quietly.
Together they made for a remote
corEer of the deck, which to Betty
was already a place of hallowed
bliss, and the girl was soon reclin-
ing comfortably in deckchair. She
allowed herself to be embodied by a
huge wrap which the man had
brought up on deck with him. AS he
was bending over his task he leaned
forward and kissed her. For time
they sat in state of happiness to
which silence only seemed essential
Tell me now. Jack" she said at
length.
The man looked down at his COM
panion. The sunshine made a glory
of her hair, which the wind had
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ton for me. Two years ago was
one Of party that went after big
game in Africa. enjoyed the eX-
petition moderately, bu. when l re-
turned to England l considered the
affair s-om totally different stand
point.
ut was, after all, very primitive
and barbarous type of sport, and, as
such, did nst commend itself to me
as being worthy of repetition. I'm
fortunately, however" he added,
with a sigh which was not wholly
regretful, II en- one to whom excite.
ment and action are absolutely es-
sential, and l rather prided myself
on the ultimate decision at which l
arrived. 1t was, to say the least, for
man whose financial stability
could never re in doubt, distinctly
original. l liked the idea as soon as
it was conceived"
John p. Senton grunted uncom-
promisingly. Although 1. 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 SUI
Dreme mastery over delicate situa-
ton about the young Englishman
which carried with it a poignant APP
peal TO the American.
Guess you'll hit the trail Of the
business in hand now" he observed
quietly, after 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 scheme which | think
may modestly pronounce perfect.
"Then came the fun. My victims
were men who made living by
their Observation-Disclosures all. 1t was
one thing to win money In some of
the gambling dens. but it was quite
another to get clear with it. There
in, also, | extracted full measure of
action and excitement. Again, these
liners always carried one or two of
Internationally besides men who
had made good-to use one of your
countrymen's expressive phrases,
Mr.. Senton-in other devious and
dubious ways. 1t was always a pleas
ure to relieve them Of their super
fluous cash"
The sound OF subdued laughter
came from behind the Americans
cigar.
81 believe you, young man." he
agreed amiably. but, say. how did
you dispose of your winnings?"
Anonymous contributions to de-
serving charities" the Englishman
answered promptly. you see," he
added alphabetically, i've always
had deal more money than l could
conveniently spend, and that seemed
to me TO be quite the best channel
for disposing of money that had been
accumulated by shady work. How.
ever, I've finished with it all now.
Betty
"Ah!" the American interrupted,
i'll peculiar, dull voice. There's
deal in what you've said, young man,
and I'm glad kept quiet in the card
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Lingering.

Did that Hast boarder OF vonrs
succeed In removing NIL his effects?"
II should say not" rejoined the
landlady. II don't suppose can ever
get. the cigarette smell out OF the
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Helping.

at the theatre this week"
Il didn't know he was much OF 81,
actor" a"
he isn't He's drawing The cur.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-10-28
Dogs In the Manaer.

SSSS OJ AitS WdJACTs
The president has been notified that IL
he insists on the passage of the govern
nlent owned merchant marine bill, con-
the November elections. This means tina
the ship subsidies are improving their
stranglehold on a democratic congress
and that it will take a long fight to shake
them off.
This being the situation, why a surren-
der rather than q fight?
1t is now two months since the war
tied up 80 much shipping on which the
foreign trade of the United States de-
ponds. 1t is two months since new and
most promising routes for trade began to
open for this country, without any ship
ping to take them up. What has private
capital done In this time to seize so great
an opportunity? How many ships has it
Fought or started to buy and transfer to
the American flag? How many ships has
1t contracted to nave built?
The answer is that it has done nothing.
1t is buying no ships. 1t is building no
ships. Aside from the action of one or
Two large concerns in transferring their
ships from the British to the American
nag. which has not increased our ocean
transportation facilities by a single ton,
this private capital has lone nothing to
overcome the great emergency or meet the
great opportunity. 1t is content with pre-
venting the government from doing any-
thing, lest old subsidy lose the
of this emergency and opportunity.
CroWding w the governments
owned marine bill will at least serve to
drive these dogs out of the manger. It
may even serve to set them at work after
being driven out.
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CHAPTER VII.
g GETS A SHOCK

Grady. Simmonds and .Goldberger
examined the room infinitely, for they
seemed to feel that the secret Of the
tragedy lay somewhere within its four
walls; U l watched them only abb
sently. for l had lost interest in the
procedure. I was perfectly sure that
they would find nothing in any way
bearing upon the mystery. heard
Grady comment upon the fact that
there was no door except the one OPEN
ing into the ante-room, and saw them
examine the window catches.
Nobody could raise these windows
withou alarming the house, Grady
said. and pointed to a tiny wire rum
ming along the woodwork. There's a
burglar alarm"
Simmonds assented. and finally the
trio returned to the ante-room.
Wed like to look over the rest of
the house." Grady said to Rogers. who
wa sitting erect again. looking more
like himself. and he four men went
out into theh hall together. I remained
Denind with Hughes and Freyling-
huisen. They had lifted the body to the
couch and We're making q careful ex-
animation Of It. Heavy at heart, I
That Philip vantine should have
been killed by enthusiasm for the
hobby which had given him SO much
pleasure seemed the very irony OF fate.
yet such I believe to be the case. no
be sure. there were various incidents
which seemed to conflict with such a
theory. n the theory itself seemed
Wild to the point Of absurdity: but at
least It was q ray of light in what
had been utter darkness. I turned it
over and v e in my mind. trying to fit
into 1t the happenings Of the day
I must confess with very poor sue
cess. Freylinghuisen's voice brought
me out OF my reverie.
The two cases r precisely alike"
ne was saying. 1.-THE symptoms are
Identical. And I'm certain we shall
cord In this case. just az I did In the