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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-03
THE Master Key will be seen in Pictures
livery Saturday Evening at the Palm Theatre

He led the way back toward the hut,
muttering now and again Of the ter
rib:c things he had seen.
And while Ruth was thus defying all
precedent and going to the aid OF the
man she loved WilkersOn had found
himself again hemmel in. cut OF In
the darkness from escape to the city.
Though he and DOrr had driven the
hi;lmen away from the hut and quench-
ed their eagerness OF assault. they still
lowered In the little gullies. aud on ev-
cry hand the fugitive found himself
confronted by heard but unseen en-.
envy.
He stole back to the hut and peered
in. John was still bound In the chair.
and brakes body lay huldled on the
floor.
He made his preparations quickly.
piling some dried grass and fine rub
bish against one corner of the hut.
When the pile wis once alight he
dumped some powder GU 1t aud ran
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for each Of them he was himself hard
pressed to maintain cheerful counte-
nance.
"Wilkerson's impatient as ever" he
told John one afternoon. He can't
wait on tunnelng and such, but he's
going to blow the whole face OF his
hill right Off. Told his men thai dya
mite was better than pich and shovel
WELL" said John, that may = rove
al right AT least he'll get IL noliun of
what formation he has to deal with
Later that same day Kane announced
that Wilkerson was going to set of
the biggest battery of shots ever tried
In the valley.
AS consequence Faversham, Ruth.
John. Everett and many others went
across the gulch toward evening to
watch the show.
Old Tom Kane waggled his gray
head doubtfully as he related how
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-03

"Yes, and the fat would be in the fire."
the cards were to be face up on the
board.
When Everett had coldly and def
nitely set the situation before them
Wilkerson sat motionless and In 81
lence for a moment.
His shifty eyes did not meet the gaze
of the three who looked to him for his
yes or no. When he spoke 1t was
with dash of his old efrrontery.
II understand the PROPOSAL" he said.
working his lean. brown fingers back
and forth over blue print on the
desk. I'VE quit, give you the plans.
and you give us"-he suddenly leaned
over and darted bright glance into
Everett's eyes-"you give US ,ohatf'
Everett was prepared for the ques
ton and answered it promptly. wen
give you $4,000 cash and won't prose-
cute you"
Wilkerson shook his head.
"You understand that half this mine
was mine by rights when Tom Gallon
took 1t for himself by shooting me and
leaving me to die on the desert Fifty
thousand? Pah!"
"And immunity from prosecution"
stated Sir Donald impassively.
Wilkerson swung on him. thrusting
his lean. furious face close to the Eng
lishman's calm. unperturbed counts
nance.
What have you to do with this?' he
snarled.
Eayersham did not shift his position
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CHAPTER Xxx.

VI Thought you loved mo tool"
fN lUTH had listened intently. and
now she seemed to draw her.
Es self little out of the con-
tSZD yerSatiOn. Her change of at.
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swiftly away. hiding few hundred
yards back.
The hut took fire slowly. but the
glare accomplished his purpose. II
slowly drew the watchers toward II.
Satisfied that no one wound he spy
ing OH him now, b.li that All would
have eyes only for the tire. he sci
forth quickly. careless of the fact thai
John Dorr must III. burning alive.
In the darkness he passed Achmet
and Ruth
The blaze had almost entirely en-
veloped the hut when Ruth finally
staggered In and with sob OF jO!
cut JOINTS bonds aud half dragged him
through the swirling smoke into the
open
When she had done this she prompt
ly tainted
ing up blue spiraIs OF smoke into the
mormin. sky when Consul Reynolds
and Sir Donald spnrre,i their wearicd
horses up u where John and Achmet
squatted with Ruth between them.
still but dilnly conscious.
Dor briefly explained his expert
enccs and related how Ruth had sud
denly appeared. just ns lie had given
up hope.
Sir Donald. kne4Iing b, Rnth's side
merely ratted her hand.
The next mornin. Mrs. Reynolds laid
down the law in SET terms to the party
assembled around the breakfast table.
You must get this young lady buck
to America" she said. 'pnpers or no
papers,"
John and Sir Donald nodded without
CHANGING at each other.
Thus it was that couple of days
later old Tom knne ut the Master
Key" mine received cablegram read
ing:
Wilkerson Darieli aboard steamship Pa
Gtfic; Frisco. 10Th. with papers We fol-
low next steamer DORR.
Thus II was that the struggle be
DSeen Wilkcrson and John Dorr was
again transformed to the valley III
which lay the Master Key mine.
WilkerSOn and Jean DarnelI, with
the precious papers III their possession
slipped away bmrriediy, taking the first
steamer that sailed
He had told her about brakes death
though unable to say how It had hap
l,ened. PItvsteiy lie had no regrets.
The young man had served his p,lr.
pose. and 1t WAS by no means doubtful
that Mrs. Darnell would have seen to
1t that he had his reward. for she
liked him as much as It was In hel
nature to care for any man. he thought
lie was an awfully good sort" she
said to WiIkersOn one night az they
leaned over the rail and watched the
long swells from the bow speed fan
wise ITO the infintty Of the sea-
Yes. the fellow had his good points, .
he admitted.
II Miss him." she said simply. Later
she added thoughtfully. Il think be
was in love with me-"
Wilkerson laughed.
Mrs. Darnell glanced at him with IN
expression strange on her handsome
face "Yes. l am sure he loved me-"
I'm vain" he returned lightly.
II don't know whether It might have
been wholly In vain after ALL" she
mnrmured. Life has given me little
love of that kind. II seems, - u
had always been a woman who fol
mere self protection could not lot any
one love me Or lot mysalf love him"
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GN lUTH had listened intently. and
now she seemed to draw her.
@kl self little out of the con-
versation. Her change of at
titude did not go unobserved aud both
Everett and Dorr were puzzled.
Everett saw that there was another
mystery of which he knew nothing aud
instantly and in the most businesslike
manner turned to Ruth and said
Now. all this subject to your ap-
prevail, Miss Ruth. You know you are
practically of age"
She looked at Everett steadily and
said in low tone. II think Sir Donald
Faversham should be consulted"
but he has nothing John began.
HE has everything to do with this
plan," Ruth said steadily.
II know he's done a lot" Dorr STAN.
mered. feeling the ground give under
his feet, but in this natter
II think Miss Ruth is perfectly
right" Everett said quickly. trying not
to let the pity Ire felt for John show In
his eyes. Let us Gull him. by all
MEANS"
Sir Donald had kept himself most
discreetly in the background for many
weeks. Only the constant oversight
for her comfort showed Ruth that she
was never out of his mind.
She could not even think of him
without throb of gratitude.
And now when all must be made
plain and she must live up to her own
promise she steeled herself for the Or
deal.
Sir Donald listened to Everett's plan
and approved it thoroughly
"And now that we have decided
what to do" he concluded, II think We
should Immediately go to the mine aud
make the-ah-the deal. by no means
like this affair. and the sooner it is
over with the better"
Good" said Everett, much relieved.
"And you and l. Sir Donald, being the
third parties. had better handle this
deal. Do you agree to that. John?"
I'D like to just get my hands OH that
fellow once MORE" was the hoarse re-
Spouse. There would lie no further
need Of this deal as you call it."
Eyes and the fat would be in the
fire." Everett replied.
Dorr finally agreed to maintain a
strict neutrality and Ruth gratefully
accepted the offer to conduct her ut
airs as Sir Donald and Everett should
Judge best.
That night they left for Silent Val
ley.
Tom Kane received them joyfully
and informed Ruth that Mrs. Darnell
had especially seen to it that the bun.
galow was ready for her.
He was full of other news, but both
Sir Donald and Everett put him of
and set about their business.
1t was strange conference that met
that night in the office. On one side
were Harry Wilkerson and Mrs. Oar.
nell, on the other Everett and Faver-
sham. the latter looking so intensely
bored that shrewd Mrs. Darnell In
stantly made up her mind that she and
Wilkerson would have to accept bitter
terms.
Sir Donald was only too evidently
waiting for formalities to be. over be-
fore he said the few words necessary
for him to say as Ruth's representa-
| tive.
Wilkerson himself felt, too, that he
was at last playing game where all
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riously at the white girl in western
riding clothes. and as she avoided vii
lagos she escaped the notice Of any one
in authority.
She knew that when her absence was
certain both Mr.. Reynolds and Sir Don.
aid would come after her.
Night came. and she was still push
ing on. though hungry and weary. In
the darkness she perforce kept to open
paths. and 1t was on one Of these that
painting native found her.
..Achrnet!" she whispered when he
raised bis contorted face to hers.
In few words he told her what had
happened. She said CURLY. 81 know
that. Where is he?"
Sir Donald's former servant looked
at her and remembered the strange
ness Of things done BY whits women
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CHAPTER xxx.
Ruth to the Rescue.

honor of their engagement
Sir Donald Faversham gently
insisted that Ruth Gallon ut.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-06

businessmen who regularly devote a
certain portion of their time to ra-
tional exercise. This is fortunate as
conditions have changed, our cities
have increased in size and the environ
ment of business is more restricted.
our srandfathers had much open-air
life thrust upon them; to-day it must
be sought.
Cheeks bronzed from exercise in
the open air stamps many a middle
aged man as a devotee of rational
sports. College athletics are probably
responsible for a share of this i'm
provement and public health teach
ing and a struggle for individual eff
cheney for the balance.
The man who has succeeded young
Is perhaps more jealous of his physical
powers than one who has plodded on
to a middle aged realization of his
hopes.
There is a movement for temper
ance on the part of unnumbered thou
sands of middle aged men. Temper
ance in eating, in the use of alcohol
and a rational indulgence in exercises
which will keep up the physical poise.
There are hundreds of country clubs
to-day where there was one twenty
five years ago and it is the middle aged
men and not the youngsters who most
persistently frequent them. 1t is well
that this is a growing movement for
1t will aid in offsetting the increasing
mortality from degenerative diseases.
The pressure of life and the
struggle for existence is growing keen
er and it behooves the man who has
reached the MONDAY of life to give
serious consideration to his physical
well being If he wishes to hold his
place in the harness
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-06
News Items of Interest
in Central Pennsylvania

Huntingdon. The lifeless body of
John Lightner, aged So. Civil war vet
eran and recluse, was found in a pool
of blood just outside his cabin. The
top of the mans head was blown away
and in his hand has held an empty
shotgun.
Lewistown. - Carl Craig, 81 years
old, is at the hospital in a precarious
condition from injuries sustained in
falling from car on the Lewistown
and Reedsville Electric railway fol-
lowing the firemens field day celebra-
ton on Saturday.
Allentown. - Joseph Sipple. of AL
lentown, was arrested in Newark
charged with having deserted his
fiancee, Miss Anna Klevenhagen, aft
er she had been dressed for their we'd
ding.
Allentown. - The wedding of Vic
toria Tureck and Stephen Beck, of AL
lentown, has been indefinitely post
poned owing to the failure of the
bridegroom to put in an appear
ance.
Carlisle. - Charging that he fired
his home to get insurance after he
had removed a part of his household
goods, James Donnelley, an agent of
the State Fire Marshals department,
has made information against and ar
rested George Eberly, of Hopewell
township, Cumberland county.
Carlisle A big traction engine
was completely demolished and two
men had narrow escapes when an east
bound Philadelphia and Reading
freight train struck the machine which
had become stalled at a crossing near
Barnitz station south of here. Parts
of the engine, the property of Thomas
Dunlap, of MELVILLE, were scattered
for 500 feet along the track.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-06
KEEPING FIT IS
MANS SALVATION
DR.. Dixon Makes Some Comments
Upon Middle-Aged Men TAX
ing Care of Themselves

DR.. Samuel G. Dixon, the State Com
missioner of Health says that keep
Ing in good physical condition is the
all-important thing for a man in mid
die life. He declares that the press
of business and the life people lead
nowadays not only calls for temper
ate habits, but for rational exercise.
DIR. Dixon says:
For all that has been said to the
contrary this IS the middle aged mans s
day. You can talk of the early recog-
milton of competence, of youthful sue
cess and what does it all mean but
that a man reaches middle age with
more years of successful endeavor be-
hind.
"A generation or so ago a business
man who devoted himself assiduously
TO golf or tennis would probably have
lost his credit at the banks and have
been looked at askance by his bust
ness associates. Nowadays there are
thousands of successful middle aged
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-06
STATE BOARDS ARE
READY FOR WORK
Public Service Commission First to
Take Hold of the Business
For the Winter

The State Public Service Commits
sion will be the first of numerous State
boards to resume sessions for the win
ter when it meets tomorrow with an
extensive calendar. This week the
commission will be in session in Har-
risburg until Friday and will meet on
September 13 at Pittsburgh and then
go to Greensburg to hear the testi
mony in the Westmoreland Water
Company case. one of the most extern
sive it has undertaken. 1t will meet
here the following week and sessions
will likely be held later in Philadel-
phia.
The State Board of Education will
hold a meeting during the month to
outline the continuation school work
and organization of vocational schools
and the State Armory Board will
within a few days open, bids for the
new cavalry armory in Philadelphia
ton. The State Board of Pardons
has closed its September calendar
with 29 cases and will meet either
September II or 22.
/ The State Forestry Commission will
meet Thursday and other boards
which will meet to outline Fall and
winter work within a short time are
the State Livestock Sanitary Board;
Bureau of Medical Education and Lii
censure; State Dental Examiners, who
will have charge of registration of
dentists, and Agricultural Commits
sion. The latter awaits the return of
the Governor.
The State Board of Accounts will
be reorganized in a short time and
the accounts for advertising constitu-
tional amendments will go before it.
Boards in charge of Workmens
compensation and its branches will
be organized in the next two months.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-06
AT THE COLONIAL TODAY. "THE
HOUSE OF 4 THOUSAND CANnLES,,

At the Colonial Theater, Monday and
Tuesday, the five-reel Selig Red Seal
play, The House of Thousand
Candles" will be the attraction This
picture has been declared by critics to
be one of the best surprise stories
ever filmed, while the various camera
enects make the photography very
beautiful. Harry Mestayer. well known
star of the speaking stage, has the lead
ing role and Is supported by Grace DaT.
mond and John Charles. Excitement
runs high throughout the film and the
end is in doubt up to the very last
scene.
on the same program will be shown
The Pathe Daily News, No. 20, and a
roaring comedy, Police Dogs"
Wednesday and Thursday, The Fox
Fflr' Corporations masterpiece, Or
Rameau," a siX-part feature, with an
excellent cast headed by Frederick
Perry, will be the feature of an u1,-
usually fine program. Herman Yeager
will render a special musical program
at the Observation-Disclosures
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-06
FAN FOR SEWING MACHINE

Intended for use in homes where
electric fans are not employed, a ro-
tary fan has been invented which may
readily be attached to a sewing ma
chine so as to furnish a cooling cur
rent of air across the work board
when the device is in service. The
vanes are fastened on a hollow shaft
which is arranged to be screwed to
the end of the axle of the f1ywheel.
The fan. of course, revolves only when
the machine is pedaled A picture of
the fan appears in Popular Mechan-
les
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-06

New Muslin Underwear in
Corset Covers, Brassieres,
Drawers, etc. =. 121ac to 25c
New Handkerchiefs,
Sc, 10c and 121zc
New Jewelry -. 10c to 25c
New Hose Supporters,
1oc to 25c
New Side Combs, Barrettes,
Braid Pins and new Spanish
Combs ........ 10c to 25c
New Hosiery in all wanted COL
ors, 10c to 25c. Be sure to
see our 25c quality.
Boudoir Caps ........... 25c
Toilet Articles of every descrip-
ton at popular prices.
Corsets with garteTs attached,
25c
Hair Brushes ........... 25c
Complete Line Sanitary Sup
plies ................ 25c
Hand Mirrors ........... 25c
Handbags ..,......... 25c
Pocketbooks .......... 25c
Fabric Gloves ........... 25c
New neckwear in all the latest
novelties.
Misses Sweaters at special
prices.
Daily arrivals in Art Needle
work Department.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-06

The
low pricing Sale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
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Trucking, Coal and Wood

FURNITURE REMOVED, teamwork.
 horses sale and hire, coal and wood. Portable power for saving wood or other purposes. John D. Dixon, 195
 Evergreen St. Tel 4365. T5 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04

WALL PAPER Sc and 1oc the roll oatmeaIs. Varnish tiles. 1o01 Broad St B 20 eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04

FOR RENT-A furnished cottage "The House in the Woods" Three bedrooms, kitchen. living room, porch; elevation HOO feet. Lot reaches to Mt Tom Lake. Boating, fishing $10 a week. Geo. Wm. Fairgrieve, Bantam, Conn.
 P3oU%F
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Shoe Repairing

GOODYEAR SHOE REPAIRING co. 76 John St.. and 945 East Main street. No connection with other so-cal1ed Goodyear Shops We call and deliver Tele. 1891. Winfield s. Black. Prop.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
FOR SALE.
FoR sALE

An of the real estate of Burr & -Snapp. consisting of cottages, two and Iiree family houses and vacant lots. ,cated in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Strat- ord and Milford. Also one-thfra ir- terest in the factory property located 1t the northwest corner of South Ave lue and Water Street Lists may be obtained at The Title Guaranty and Trust Company. Se3 Broad SfFeet.
 !. c. CHAMBERLAIN
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04

LOST-A cameo brooch either in Public Market or Reads, Rock wells or Bridgeport hospital. Please return to Mrs. M. H. Rogers, 172 Washington avenue. Suitable re- ward. l. b*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Foot Specialist

FOOT SPECIALIST the feets Dr. Mansffe1d's painless method No blood pomon. don't do 25cI cutting Offit HOY Main, over Dillon's P18 ds*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04

WANTED-A stock salesman for a Connecticut corporation located in New Haven. where the directors have decided to sell $25s0o0 of pre- ferred stock and whose ability as such can get him a steady position with bright future. Cali or address Room 5o4. Cutler Bldg, 11c Church st.. New Haven. ConE.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04

AR-c13ROMeBe so1eIns for Fall and Winter. Waterproof Ort- wears white oak, costs little more. Ask the Goodyear Shoe Repairing Co.,, 76 John St. 945 E. Msin- Tel 1391 We call and deliver.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Insurance

DAMAGE IS ABOUT ALL. fire can do to your property Insurance cost ing 1-2c day protects you. All the particulars at D. B. Boothe & Go. Conn. Bank Building
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Engraved Calling Cards

ENGRAVED EASTER CARDS, En-
 Eraved wedding invitations. South
 worth's. 10 Arcards.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04

MORTGAGES of all kinds bought and sold. Notes discounted If you wish to convert your real estate into cash we can do it for you ziznner Bros, 179 Golden Hill St.
 D 27 ~tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
40 Elent

TO RENT@6 room flat. all improve
 Inents, electric lights, 21O Fairview ave. Telephone 2597. Call 11S0 F. Main street P tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04

NEW COTTAGE FOR SALE-On shore front Silver Beach, Milford, we'll built, ' rooms and bath, gas and water. Owner will sell cheap. Address 406 E.. Broadway, Silver Beach Milford. l. 2 d*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04

LARGEST AND MOST coMPLc1TE LINE in Bridgeport. Wholesale and retail painters supplies. James J. port, Conn. S Is alls
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04

WANTED-Position with contracting or building firm by estimator and construction uperintetndent, eight years with last employer Under stands all classes of construction, in- cluding reinforced concrete Highest references character and ability. W L. General Delivery City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04

TO RENT-.Des1rabIe twelve room house, southern exposure, nAwly decorated, hard wood floors. Isea-
 konab!e rent to desirable tenant, 167 West Ave. IT stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Poultry

TO RAISE CHICKS first feed them gritless feed. then intermediate and finally scratch feed the kind Park 6 Pollards sold by The Standard Feed Co. 437 Housa1onic Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Help Wanted

WANTED-Men to learn the auto mobile business; special rates given to secure chauffeurs to fill these positions offered. We guarantee to qualify you to make good 455 Stratfrod avenue. Phone 404e-
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