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CHAPTER u,

N III" bare little room upstairs stood the we'll
Gr""med Grin Cunningham twirling his white
mu>tache and counting some money into the
hand of dumpy Mrs. Waters. Gilbert Blye
stood by. his black eyes glowing He stroked his
black Nandyke with his long. lean, white fingers
and he smiled his suave smile as Mrs Waters tying
the money in corner of her apron, pointed the
bundle of pants in the corner: then she moved the
narrow washstand from I'm front of a door and in
serted key in the lock She threw open the door,
closed il again and gave the key to Gilbert Blye.
In the office OF Elizabeth Sawy4 the tall good
looking man down with a smile Neither he
nor his wife noticed thought Of the quiet little
figure in the
We'll. Betty. what can do for you?" asked Saw
yer cordially.
Loan me some money, Harry"
I'D rather give il to YOU" he said
Il couldn't think Of it, Mrs Sawyer reached in
her desk for block af note blanks. II shall need
5000 If you can spare it."
Certainly"
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7AE.SHpR0 Feq7ORED
HOHORi1 81 re q

beautiful curly haired little girl. whose face WAS
Smeared with chocolate candy. The boy, fine.
hearty little fellow came stomping in and grnned
pleasantly at bis father and mother. standing with
his sturdy legs outstretched and his fists damned
in his pockets.
What did the doctor say asked Mrs. Sawyer
anxiously and the her leaned forward to listen
There's nothing the matter with him." reported
the nurse. with a toss of her head and she glared
rndictively at the boy. She person with
wiSpy hair, an upturned nose and small gray eyes
and thin lips. and the lips had sharp downward
droop Mt the corners The doctor says its temper
Temper. Mrs. Sawyer half raised in her seat
and her eyes flashed with indignation. but the ia
Their laughed.
That's matter OF training" he observed,
Harry come away from there. dear! called the
mother.
The boy grinned engaCingy.
Harry. The nurses voice II raSped like A saw
file. and every one, even the quiet little figure over
near the window. WINGED. Didn't you hear your
there" she screamed, and the boy kicked at her.
his face turning scarlet his lips poutng in an ugly
square. his brows lowering vicousy. The curly
haired little girl out Of the corner. where she
had been contentedly playing with discarded type
ed at her with all her small might: them her duty
performed. she toddled back to her corner
MARY" expostulated Mrs Sawyer in distress.
you should not jerk the child that way. 1t only
enrages him
He won't mind any other way, Mrs. Sawyer" re-
torted the nurse. her eyes flashing angriy. You
never see the children you'd know how bad they
are.'
Betsy"
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They both wrote at once sitting side by side at
the desk, he a check to his wife and she thirty
day note to her husband
You will get in trouble once in awhile won't you,
Betty?" laughed the man.
She looked at him reproachfully.
You know why"
Yes" He nodded sympathetcaly and patting
the hand which lay the edge of the desk. picked
up the photograph. THE babies Betty. you're a
wonder! What mans business could stand such
interruptions?'
She smiled fondly at the photograph and then at
him. then from her desk drew a small blank book.
She turned to a page headed BILLS Payable" There
were only two entries, and now she made third.
The dates OF all three We're about two years apart
That setback in my business was Harry" and
with the tip Of her pencil she touched the oldest
child in the photograph. And this was Betsy.
Todays note is the baby. 1t has taken me year
10 catch up every time"
NO business can do without the boss agreed the
THAT applies to everything Betty. You look
busy here
oh forgot TO tell you" she laughed. She pick
cd up the two documents which Edward Jones had
insisted on leaving for her consideration Her hUS
band read them gravely and passed them back.
'FattcrnG." he smiled.
Isn't it," Her eyes frightened. They had seem
ed rather tired. "Of the consultations alb
suri. hut Jones would pay good price for an
outright sale" And she pointed to the line left
blank.
I'm pay you better. BETTY
The | wouldn't sell +" either Of you Is
that want to keep the business I'm proud of it."
All right" He shook hands with her "A bar
gains a bargain
A boy came in. She had rIng for him soon as
she had the check She Endorsed it and put 1t
in her bank book and gave it 10 the hoy.
The nurse Is outside with the rhilIren the boy
reported he turned to -"
That's so" Her brow contracted Is she looked
at her memorandum pad Il gave Mary an ap-
pnintment. Harry o 90 to the Cortor'
Harry The man instantly concerned. is
there anything the matter with Iiarry:'
Hes so nervous"
The nurse came in. carrying the baby and leading
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the lead with easy assurance. Now. see here old
man." he said. you like money don't you:'
4 CLEAN in the little narrow eyes.
Now. suppose start bidding" went on Bob
bic. pleased with his progress He extracted a long
black porketbnok from somew here inside and open
ed il and futtered the canary and orange colored
bills and the pale green ones.
Say 500 say 500. for just a hit Of conversation"
S"otlGnciy remarked Robbie and separated that
amount futtering it tantalizngly before the Cleam-
ing eyes.
Srati shifted uneasily in his corner
For Gods sake man. can't you talk said stern
John Moore. You know where my daughter is
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June. the bride IF Ned Warner impuslvNly leaves her
husband their because she begins real
thai she he entirely dependent him for
money. She desires 20 he independent.
June pursued hv Gilbert Bye wealthy married
man She escapes from his clutches with difficulty. Ned
searches diSr8Ctedlv for June and learning of Byes
designs. VOWS vengeance on him. After adven-
lures June rescued from pirates by Durham.
artist. She The Spirit Of the Marsh. is driven
out by Mrs Durham and is kdnaped ny Hlye and Gun
nlnEham. June tries sveatshop work and is
dispOssessed Icy landIaiy
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CHAPTER III.

CATTI In the deserted bank vault stood with
his eyes lowered for moment. while the
pursuers Of the little runaway bride crowd
ed about him. Presently he lifted them
the ceiling but they did look into Mrs. Moore's
on their way up, and he began to edge slowly along
the wall again. There growl of anger from
Ned Warner.
I'll beat it of him. declared Ned and started
for the extremely silent chauffeur. who jumped into
the corner and lowered his head and covered his
face with his arms. He was afraid of fists, though
not of knives revolverS.
Bobbie Blethering jumped in front of Ned. but
was thrust aside. Junes gentle faced mother could
not be disposed Of so easily.
Ned she said, and her light touch upon his arm
as she looked pleadingy up into his eyes
stronger than any muscular force could have been.
Shivering with the revulsion of his passion, Ned
put his arm around Mrs. Moore and walked away
with her to the other end of the tiny ROOM while
Iris Bethering threw her around Boobies
alone I'm the corner, Strengthened up slowly and
raising his shoulders, cooked his head and then
gazed at the cobwebS. Presently he puckered
corner OF his mouth line and there stole upon the
pentup air. soft and low and sweet the melting
strains of santa Lucia
Down a street hurried the maid Marie her
high cheek bones burning with excitement and her
eyes red. On her way she had collected Officer
Dowd. and he was great comfort to her. She was
men. large and extremely black colored woman
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BY special arrangement for this paper q
photo drama corresponding to the INSTALL
ments of Runaway June" may now be seen
at the leading moving picture fheoters. BY
arrangement made with the Mutual Film
Corporation it is not only possible to read
Runaway June" each week, but also after
ward to see moving pictures illustrating
our story.
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FOURTEENTH EPISODE
In the Grip of Poverty
CHAPTER

. HE cold eyes Of the dumpy landady sud
denly warmed. They had caught the gilt
ter of n diamond
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b CATTI In the deserted bank vault stood with
= his eyes lowered for a moment, while the
y pursuers of the little runaway bride crowd
ed about him. Presently he lifted them 10
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-01-22
A VERSATILE WRITER
Times Herald Man Making Repatatiea As a
Writer With No EQUALS

lines Herald Man Making Repatatiea As a
Writer With No Equals
AS writer with few equals and no
superiors. our friend, the Times Herald
man is there and over And as q matter
of fact we suppose the editor of the Star
should feel honored at the unlimited
amount Of space devoted to as In call
ing us names, etc. We also are lead to
believe from the tone of his articles
that it it were possible he would make
faces at US thru the columns Of bis
paper.
In his issue this week he of oourse
again gets personal and IL he we're not
entirely irresponsible with tend enoy
to be fighty We might resent IL. In
the words of the william in the play we
can however say Rave On Fair and
spotless One, You Are So Exalted We
Cannot Even Touch the Hem of Yonr
immaculate Robe"
But getting down to brass tscks. Mr..
Taxpayer, does his article or articles
anywhere contain denial that he did
overcharRe the CITY and county and
that his enormous bills we're tabled
and rejected. One would be led to be-
lieve that the amounts which be has
lost and will lose thru the light that
has been projected upon his bills BIZ a
little publicity is coming baok to him
thru the satisfaction he gets In trying
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-01-22
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Auditor aad Mrs. David Bachelor Enter
tained Party of Friends Monday

Auditor asd Mrs. David Bachelor Enter
tanned Party of Friends Meaday
A number of the friends of Auditor
and Mrs. ID. K. Batchelor were royalty
entertained at the home of that worthy
couple on Monday evening, 1t being
their wedding anniversary. AS coon as
the guests had assembled card tables
were brought forth and ane time was
had until nearly midnight. During
the evening the hostess served sum-
ptious repast. Mr.. and Mrs. Batchelor
we're the recipients of several beauti-
ful presents as remembrances of the
occasion. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. Jay Crane, Mr.. and Mrs. q.
l. Warner, Mr.. and Mrs. F. !. Berrier,
Mr.. and Mrs. e. T. Clark, Mr.. and Mrs
Joe Thebault, Mr.. and Mrs. John Fu-
SOD, Mr.. and Mrs. Mrs. George Hum
mel, Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Shannon, Miss
Dorothy Crane, Hazel Mcgowan, Maud
Patty, Mary Bingham. Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
K. Batohelor, Mrs. Henry Marty, Mrs.
Joe Patty, Mrs. Matt Bingham. MRS.
True Parsons, Mrs. Chss. Richards.
Arthur Parsons and Jay Holden.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-01-22
HOT SPRINGS won
LEGAL Girls Defeated Rapid City Basket Ball
Team Friday Eyenirf

LEGAL Girls Defeated Rapid City Basket Ball
Team Friday Evening
Rapid City Journal: The basket bail
game held at the new high school gym.
nssiupa last evening was the flrst op-
portunity the general public had Of
attending any affair there, and q large
number were present. It is msgnifl-
cent room, and will be the scene of
many interesting battles in the years
TO come.
Last evening the special feature was
the basket ball game between the high
school girls end the girls basket ball
team of Hot Springs which resulted in
the Hot Syringe girls winning four to
one. The game was short. The arst
half closed one to one, and the second
half closed before the speototors got
fairly interested, the last half being
three to nothing. From the standpoint
OF sn onlooker who knows very little
about the game 1t seemed as though
the guards guarded too we'll, rs9uaa,
"sticktights" one might say. Severa
fouls was declared. Joe Royse ives um
pire and Mr.. Kirklin referee.
The Hot Springs team was composed
OF the following: Miss Habie, center
Helen Cleaver aud Jennie David, for.
wards; Mary Marty and Flo Barnes
guards. Bernioe Jones, substitute
Miss Cleaver, coach.
Professor Taoy and Rchart, and
Miss Ruth Phillips accompanied The
team here.
The Rapid City team was composed
OF Nancy Schmitz, center; Lncile Holly
and Zelda Otto, forwards; Misses John
son and Harter, guards.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-01-22

to oelittls his competitor In business.
however we are not q competitor OF
his IN ovsrcharsss nor 10 hs Q competi-
tor OF ours in legitimate business a.
copies Of our paper and list Of our
work will show.
Should We continue 20 notice his
slanderous assertions, We N sns even
tually be classed with the spotless and
perfect Timss-Hsrald man and that
IN the.eyes of big majority would
surely 90 some calamity. We may be
foolisa about some things but We
oouldn's be convicted Of being crazy.
We are not perfect by q long way but
Mr., sTrison's statement that we are
N''s ~ snush = not substan,l-
s.sed oy laots lin other words to bs DO
lite about it he is some prevaricator)
and no has already thru the columns
OF his saeet admitted to being CRATER.
We sincerely hope that this isn't con.
tinued, story in this paper but of course
We know 1t will be in the Times-Herald
for he needs space filler each week 40
as to Get out on time. II Mr.. Harrison
can CAPITALIZE US In that manner to
make up for his loses, we suppose We
Will have to be the lamb for slaughter.
We will however give space to his over
charges and prove them on him each
time they occur
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-01-22
MEASURE DRAWS FLOOD OF OR.
AT0RY IN HOUSE
OPPOSED BY THIRTY-FOUR
BILL FINALLY PASSES HOUSE By
VOTE or 262 TO ESPECIAL
ORDER TO SENATE

Pierre, 9. d., January 22.-The house
OF representatives yesterday afternoon
declared In favor of the abolishment OF
capital punishment in this state. A bill
had been drawn and presented in ac-
cordance with the recommendations
In the message of Governor Byrne at
the first of the session. Anderson. of
CLARK, and johnson, of Sphinx, started
the discussion by supporting the bill.
Mafch,sof Hughes. then started the op-
position BY stirring speech on the
grounds that the abolishment of hang
Ing would encourage mob law. Jacobs,
OF Brown, agreed with Mr.. March, oit
ing tho Victor case in Brown county,
and clsiming that the death penalty in
that case has been only an act Of jue-
tice. Stedronsky, of Charles Mix, op-
posed the measure. Gudahl, Of Miner,
stood up in favor of the bill, believing
that the soriptursl injunction. "Thou
shalt not kill" applied to all. Several
other orators we're just waiting for a
chance at the last speech, when the
previous question was called for and
order, shutting of debate. The vote
was 262 to "a in favor of the bill. This
same measure will come up in the SEN
ate as special order on Friday, Jan
uary % and it Is probable that an even
more desperate fight will be made
there. The judiciary committee, In it,
report In the upper house, gave q ma
jority and minority verdict, and th,
aaIns division ts probable on the Aoos
A reconsideration has been asked IL
tie house.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-01-22
SPLENDID FAREWELL TRIBuTt

Az the conclusion of the consider-
alton OF the Indian Appropriation Bill
IN the House OF representatives. on
JANUARY . q, 80 o 4g Bec. p 1854
the ohslrmah ot the committee. Mr..
stephens, yielded to the republican
leader, Mr.. Mann, Of Illinois, who paid
the following we'll deserved compli-
ment to Congressman Burke:
"Mr. Speaker, l think it quite ap.
propriate for me to say word, under
the circumstance, conveying at least
the best wishes of the House to thoss
members Of the committee on Indian
affairs who will not be with US In the
next house.
"There are eight OF them who 10 Of
the committee. On this side of the
house two of the oldest members in
point of service upon the committee
will retire. Two Of the ablest mem
bers on this eide Of the house will 20
out Of the house and of the committee
on Indian affstrs. The gentleman from
South Dakota (Mr. Burke) has shown
that he Is one Of the most capable men
who ever sat In this hall and one Of
the men who had the most intrieaciss
OF Indian affairs. While We on this
side of the house had hoped still TO
have his services In another body, We
sincerely regret that We are to part
with bis services. Mr.. Burke, in my
opinion, has at different times. both %
chairman and as member of the COM
mittee on Indian affairs, saved to this
government aud to the Indians many
millions Of dollars, and We could we'll
have afforded, so far 40 money consid.
erstions are concerned, to have paid
him pension for life In order that hs
might give up his knowledge and his
sound judgement on Indian affairs,
II say the same kind words 20 the
gentleman from Oklahoma tMr.
McGuirs) and extsnd the bset wish
90 Of this side Of the house to the Nom.
bers Of the other side of the house who
are going of this great committee on
Indian affairs, where more service 10
rendered that 10 not Of personal in
terest to members, probably than on
aDy other committee Of the house. ~
| Lead Daily Gall.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-01-22
EDITORS TO MEET
Expect Big Gathering Of Newspaper Editors
at Sioux Falls

Expect Big Gathering of Newspaper Editors
at Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, January 22.-The exeou-
tive committee of the South Dakota
Press association has completed the
program for the annual midwinter
meeting OF the association, which is to
be held in Sioux Falls on February 4th
aud 9Th. The opening session will be
called to order at O'Clock in the after.
noon of February 4th. The program
is as follows:
Address, "The Propriety of Accept
ing Political Advertising in Conflict
with the Newspapers Political Belief. +"
by Charles M Day, editor Sioux Falls
Daily Argus-Leader.
Address, "How to Make q Weekly
Newspaper indispensable to Local
Readers" by r. o. schaber, editor of
the Hudsonite, Hudson.
e. 8. Danforth, of the Vermillion
Republican, will lead the discussion on
the subject of "The Profits of Contract
Advertising rs Compared With Spas.
modic and Irregular Advertising. Such
as the Holiday Rush"
The discussion of the subject Of "svs.
tenn Of Handling Small Accounts in q
Print Shop" will be led by G. F. Hack
EFT, editor of the Parker New Era,
"The Local Advertiser-How to Get
and Hold His interest,"" discussion lad
by NJ. M. Bennett, editor of the Yank-
ton Daily Herald
A O. Smith, of Redf1eld, will lead
the discussion on the subject Of "a
Simple Cost System for q Small Of
hce."
John H. Craig, Of the Tripp Ledger,
will open the discussion on the sub ieot
of "ShowinR the Advertiser That he Is
Getting His Moneys Worth"
The local committee has received in
formation that an unusually large
number of the newspaper fraternity of
South Dakota will attend the mid win
ter meeting Elaborate preparations
will be made for the suitable entertain.
ment of the visiting newspaper men
and women during the time they are
not attending the business sessions,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-01-22
NUMEROUS CASES HAVE BEEN
TRIED PAST WEEK
few COURT CASES LEFT
PAST WEEK HAS BEEN BUSY one AT
COURT HOUSE-COURT WILL
ADJOURN IN few DAYS

The past week has been busy one
at the court house, numerous cases
having been disposed Of by the various
Juries and Judge McGee, although be-
ing thorough, has ru.hed The work
zig with I'll possible speed The
~'es disposed CT slnue the last issue OF
he Star include the following.
Roxana b. Gritfis va Fall River ooun-
ty in which verdict whereby the
plaintiff is to receive the cost of the
case Was rendered,
q. q. Fargo VS. Theodore Reaser, the
defendant not appearing, q judgement
III favor OF the plaintiff WAS directed.
Wilson g. Wilson appeared for Mr..
Fargo
State VS. Silss Rumel, the defendant
entered plea of guilty to criminal
charge and WAS sentenced to one year
in the penitentiary and sentence sus-
pended during good behavior.
A damage case Of John E. Young vs
j. 8. Davis was tried and a verdict rem
dered for the plaintiff. w. A. Gull
foyle. Of Edgemont, appeared as at.
torney for the plaintiff and Juokett &
Adams for the defendant.
Chss Carpenter VS. School District
No. - Was tried and Mr.. Carpenter
was awarded the verdict. Juckstt &
Adams appeared for the plaintiff and
Eastman q Dudley for the defence.
The case of the Atwell Bank vs V. @.
AtWell ct al was one Of the hard fought
cases of this term. The bank was
awarded verdict. Eastman & Dudley
appeared for the plaintiff and Wilson
g. Wilson for the defendants.
A verdict for Clara Bell Thomson
whose case against the Meridian Life
Insurance Company of Indianapolis.
Indiana, consumed several days was
rendered. Fisher g. Rooney, of Chad
ron, app paared for Mrs Thompson and
Eastman & Dudley, of this city, and j.
-. Weaver, of Indianapolis, for the
Company.
A forgery case against Edward p.
Frank was decided Wednesday in favor
OF the defendant. F. A. Little repre-
sented the state and E. b. Adams the
defendant.
The murder case Of the State IS Joe
Gornan was to have been tried this
term of court but By mutual agreement
of the states attorney, Mr.. Little, and
Mr.. Gorman's attorney, MIR. Dudley, II
will be continued over until next term,
The defendant in this action is q
patient in the Sisters Hospital and
altho able to be up part of the time it
was thought his condition would NOT
permit OF his attendance at court dur.
ing trial that might last q consider.
able length of time.
The cases above mentioned comprise
all the jury cases and several oourt
cases are yet to be heard
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-01-22
BISHOP BUSH PROMOTED

He Will Still Administer the Affairs of the
Lead Diocese
It has been officially announced that
Rt. Rev. Joseph Busch. bishop OF the
diocese Of Lead, has been promoted to
the bishobrio of st. Cloud, Minnesota
and that he will soon enter upon his
new charge.
The diocese of st. Cloud is one of the
most important in the northwest, and,
next to that of st. Paul, the largest in
the state Of Minnesota. It contains
two large universities and many -four
isning parishes. and its churches and
parishes are looked after by some two
hundred priests.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-01-22

eatives yesterday. This measure must
yet pass the Senate before 1t becomes
Law. l am unabls 70 advise you % TO
the specific provisions of the bill g IL
passed the House, for all We know is
that 1t Is the bill which provides for Q
o4o acre homestead, applicable TO lands
suitable for grazing only and for which
there Is no known source Of water SUP.
ply for irrigation. Respectfully
Harry L. Candy, Reeeiver.