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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

VERY reasonable, 1911 Park ST.;
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PHILADELPHIA STOCKS
CHICAGn RnARn oE TRAnE

Chicago, III. Nov 12.-Board of Trade
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Corn-December 6Oss May, 6S%.
Oats-December, 3S15 May, 39%.
Pork-January, 1856; May, 1850.
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LOST

LOST - Money bag. containing be-
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to Dauphin. Liberal reward to hnder
If returned to Harvey Enders, ENTER
line.
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FOR SALE - c16 Pine street. Lot
about "a IT. front back to South street.
Room on South street for garage.
Three-story brick house. two baths,
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Bell phone or at house for terms.
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PENBROOK PROPERTIES FOR
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houses. If you want a suburban prop
erty look at these. Bell Realty Co.,
Bergner Building.
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FOR SALE Five bedroom suits.
one folding bed, six diningroom chairs
rocking chairs, kitchen cabinet and
toilet sets. Will, sell cheap. Apply
143 North Fourth street.
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HIyTCHIsoN - Mrs. Christianna Hut.
Gibson. aged 's4 years. months,
days. died November 10, 1915, at her
home, I'LL Capital street. q
o'clock, at I'LL Capital street. Rela-
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may be viewed after T. NJ friuaS'
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MACHINIsTs WANTED

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FOR SALE = Printing Plant 10x15
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etc. Cost over S1,500.00. Will sell. for
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Deaths

sToNER-Died, November IL, 1912
Mrs, Susan Stoner, at her home, 81
.Gaoas street, in her S1st year; 49,
Funeral services will be held lroh IRON
her late residence on Monday morn
ing, at 1880 o'clock Relatives ano
friends are invited to attend WIN
out further notice. Burial private at
Prospect Hill Cemetery, YORK. IA
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LOST - November 8, black travelling
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FOR SALE One roll-top desk in
excellent condition.; must be sold-we
need the room. T. z. Carey, 40 North
Court street,
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HELP WANTED-Fen,ale

WANTED - A young white girl for
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE = Six-cylinder Winton.
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TO HIRE

WE LEND MONEY in amounts from
$500 to $4,000 in compliance with act
of June IT, 1915.
Payments to suit borrower.
Small loans n speciality.
Up-to-date method.
Positively lowest rates in city.
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1872 Walnut Street
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POSITIVELY highest cash prices
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Clothing and Shoes; also Furniture and
Carpets. Send postal to 636 Herr
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STORAGE

FIREPROoF STORAGE. Private
rooms for household goods, 50 per
month and up. We invite inspection.
street. Harrisburg Storage Company.
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

TWO Jefferson Street properties for
rooms = bath gas - furnace -
porch front = corner and adjoining
property. Price right. Bell Realty Co,
Bergner Building
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23

alone, sitting with downcast head, and
before, he was able to glance up and
see who his visitor was Joy Graham
noticed hardness about his face
which was new to her.
"What were you thinking aboutY'
asked Joy, when she had seated her
self.
She looked closely at Roland as she
asked the question, and she saw an
uneasy look come to his eyes. But he
turned to her lightly and asked, "And
what may your thoughts be this morn
ing, my JOY? What is on your mind
that you have journeyed down to the
office such day as this 2"
II want to invite you to come with a
party of us to Augsley this evening
We are going to hold meeting there.
and have promised to sing"
He was silent a moment and said a
little testify:
II thought we would get a rest after
that clown, Sunday, left town. Are
they going to keep up this religious
nonsense all summer
Roland, how can you talk soT' re-
sponded the girl reprovingly. you
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23

only heard Mr.. Sunday speak once,
and George Caldwell told me you were
almost converted at that meeting"
| Roland Gregory turned fiercely on
her. what did George say about it,"
The girl started at his sudden and
peremptory question and responded a
little tartly: whats ailing you, Ro-
land? You don't act like you used to
do at all. George told me that you al
most decided to become a Christian at
the meeting you attended. 1t was that
mems meeting when so many of our
Bronson men made the start" The
girls voice became kinder as she spoke.
Going to the young mans side, she laid
her hand on his shoulder and contin-
ued: ROLAND. have been praying for
you these last few weeks. am afraid
unless you become a Christian will
never be happy as your wife. Won't
you come with me to Augsley tonight.
Roland?' Joy pleaded with him ear
nestly, her hand still on his shoulder.
"Who are going?'
"Mr. Prince and Mr.. Marchmount
and DIR. Gracely and a whole lot Of
people that you know" answered the
girl quickly. "AIr. Nelson is going too.
He and Mr.. Prince are to make the
speeches"
Roland frowned.
"And Vivian Derwent and a lot Of
the young people from the Normal
school are going" continued Joy, not
noticing the frown ON the others face
II don't want to go anywhere that
Nelson goes. think that young prig
Is fine Christian. have an impor-
tant business engagement this even
Ing" said Roland Gregory, taking out
his watch nervously. II will let you
know this afternoon whether / can 60
or not"
The girl left the office crestfallen.
Near her own home she met Allan
Rutledge face to face.
you will be with us tonight, won't
you. Miss Graham?" said the minister.
Certainly" she responded promptly.
Mrs. Rutledge, you know, is going
to sing tonight" said DR.. Rutledge.
"And l think 1t would be very nice II
you and she would also sing duet.
Can you come over this afternoon for
awhile and practicew
II shall be glad to do So" responded
joy, her face Frightening.
II have long list of applicants for
church membership" continued the
minister. Something like 500 will
join our church next Sabbath morning.
However, 1 am sorry to miss the
names Of your father and Of Roland
Gregory"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23
CHAPTER XII.
Joy Graham Makes Discovery.


~N that afternoon Joy Graham
called at the Rutledge home
" to practice duet with Mrs.
Rutledge.
II don't know how will be able to
leave the children so long this even
Ing" said Mrs. Rutledge, "but Allan
wanted me to go with the rest to Augs-
ley and sing Jesus. Lover Of My SOUL
to the people there. l sang 1t once
at shop meeting In Wellington be-
fore Allan and I were married. and he
has never forgotten It."
Il will be SO glad to hear yoa sing
tonight myself" said Joy with enthu-
siasm, bot tell me about that shop
meeting In Wellington, Mrs. Rutledge."
The minister's wife related the incl
dent to the girl, adding as she finished,
Some day will tell you sad trag-
edy that happened at Wellington.
have not time today, but some time !
will tell you. 1t Is about beautiful
young Bohemian girl Viola Antol. who
was killed by her false lover The sad
death Of Mae Mobray, one Of the girls
at the Gregory factory, reminded Allan
Of the tragedy in Iowa and we We're
speaking of it not long ago"
What became of poor Macs moth.
err asked Joy sympathetically
did you not know that the church is
supporting her. Poor woman. she is
utterly desolate."
Before leaving the Rutledge home
Joy Graham called up Roland Gregory
on the telephone and asked him IL he
had decided to accompany her to Augs-
ley. The young pan answered in the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23

u A y HEN the meeting was dis
NMJ missed the scenes In the
w tabernacle were overpow-
ering. Fathers and sons
wept on each others neck. Friends
shook hands with friends. tears cours-
ing down their cheeks for very joy.
Mr.. Cameron made his way to the plat
form where Reginald was getting his
notes together and threw his arms
around the young man. crying out.
Thank God. my boy. l have been pray
ing for you"
For the first time since he left Eng
land the immigrant broke down entire
ly and wept himself in uncomfortable
emotion. When he could speak he
turned to Mr. Cameron and said, II
mean 1t. have surrendered myself
heart and soul to God this day"
Mr.. Cameron pressed his hand warm
~ In response. A little later Mr..
Marchmount also greeted Reginald.
The veteran editors eyes were moist
as he told the younger man, II have
come back from many years of wan
dering," and then, laying his hand af-
fectionately on Reginald's shoulder, he
added. II owe something to you for
showing me that Christianity is a re-
atty I'm the world"
Reginald did not understand what he
meant at the time, but he shook hands
warmly with his employer.
Out among the audience, mean
while, another kind of scene was being
enacted George Caldwell sat in the
choir loft during the sermon and had
noticed the growing interest Of Roland
Gregory In the service. AT the close
Of the meeting George FASTENED to the
place where Roland Gregory was sit
ting and began to urge him to begin
the Christian life.
II have been wanting to talk to you
about this for several days." said
George Caldwell. How happy 1t will
make Joy IL you accept Christ and be-
come Christian man"
Roland Gregory arose to his feet and
stood with bowed head.
Won you come UP 10 the front ana
settle the matter at once?"
Il would like to-" said Roland In a
shaking voice.
George Caldwell was delighted to see
the unusual interest which the young
man showed. Come" he urged, lit Is
only a step. Take the step today, now,
right now"
"Oh, George, can't. 1t would mean
too much. can't, / can't" There
was a wall, as of anguish. In the young
manufacturers voice, and George Cald-
well was greatly moved
Let us gel down ON our knees, Ro-
land" he said. II will pray for you"
NO, no; l can't kneel before God"
said the other I'm lost, George; I'm
lost" Roland Gregory broke into tears.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23

EGINALD entered the minis
~ ter's house and apologized for
N his late visit. Il thought
would likely catch you at home
at this Time" he said In an apologize
tone, "and wanted to see you alone"
what has happened now?"
II have learned some things today
which make me feel that we must not
think the millennium has come to
Bronson yet" said the other. seating
himself by the comfortable crate fire.
"While a number Of us were trying
to serve God In Augsley last night the
devil was busy In Bronson.
1T seems that every evil resort In
Bronson has redoubled its efforts since
the close of the tabernacle meetings"
continued Reginald, gazing into the
fire. while we had Mr.. Sunday with
US l understand that the saloons and
gambling dens and the other resorts
were almost deserted. Many Of the
fellows who patronized these places
were converted, and there is deter
mined effort being made to win the
poor young converts back to the old
life"
Allan Rutledge looked grave. IL had
been planning an attack on the social
institutions Of iniquity. but did not
think we would need to be IN hurry"
THAT Is just why | called tonight"
said Reginald hastily. Il knew that
you Were planning to give good deal
OF your time to evangelistic work in
nelghboring towns for month or two.
Excuse me for saying 1t, but think
1t Is mistake. The iron Is hot In
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23
SYNOPSIS.


Reginald Nelson. young Englishman OF
high birth. comes to this country to win
fame and fortune On the steamer he
meets Albert Townley, a minister, Mrs.
Graham and her pretty daughter. JOY.
Reginald goes to Bronson. home OF his
three new acquaintance, where he learns
that joys father is a leading lawyer. who
IL the mainstay OF a corrupt political ring.
He gets n job.
The young Enslishman enters the social
life Of Bronson. He falls in love with
Joy, and later discovers that she Is en-
gagged to be married to Roland Gregory.
Allan Rutledge, another minister. and
the Rev. Mr. Townley confer on the evil
moral and laboring conditions in Bronson
, The reform element meets and decides to
have Billy Sunday. the noted evangelist
aid in a Cleanup.
Editor Marchmount offers Reginald a
position on his paper. The latter accepts
and later he performs a heroic act in
stopping dangerous runaway.
Nelson starts on his work on the Cou-
rier. He begins TO Investigate the sus-
picfous death of Mae Mobray, a youthful
worker in Roland Gregory's factory plant
The councilmen and saloon keepers oppose
the coming of Billy Sunday,
A tabernacle is built for Billy Sunday,
and Reginald in the columns of the Cou-
rier, begins a spirited campaign In favor
of the evangelist. Sunday holds his first
meeting in Bronson.
Much to the anger of Mr.. Graham and
Bud McCrea, councilman, Sundays work
proves effective as an attack on vice
"By the help of God wen clean up Bron-
son." says Sunday.
On Sunday afternoon the reformer
makes powerful attack on gambling and
saloons and hypocrisy. He describes sa-
looms as breeders Of lawlessness."
Men and women finally begin to ''hit
the sawdust trail" leading to Bllly's pull
pit by the score and kneel in repentance
Of their sins.
Joy finds 1t impossible to prevail on Ro-
land Gregory. her iance. to join the
church. Mr.. Rutledge gets hold of the
fatal ring" that poor little Mae Mobray
wore at the time Of her mysterious death.
Reginald and the two ministers, Allan
Rutledge and Albert Townley. resolve TO
make a tour of the vicious resorts In
Bronson and expose the whole disgrace
A detective takes Reginald and his as
sociates through the Sums. They see
gambling and all night drunkenness. Tbs
politicians are enraged at this action.
Lawyer Graham conspires with NcCrea
Roland Gregory and others to ruin Regi-
maid and drive him out OF the city. They
plan to first get him off the staff of the
Courier.
The Fourth OF July celebration is made
the occasion Of an attack on the city gov
eminent by Allan Rutledge and Reginald
Nelson. The Courier is purchased by
Graham and q clique Of schemers, and
they notify Reginald of his discharge as
editor.
Joy Graham shows increased interest in
Reginald. Ned Rowlands. an incompetent
becomes editor OF the Courier. Mr.. Ora
ham and others circulate false stories
about Reginald.
RutledSc and Nelson prove that Roland
Gregory was responsible for Mae Mo-
bray's death. Gregory. failing in an at
tempt to murder Reginald commits sui
eide Reginald weds Joy Graham.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23

here you can 1lrow me IN the Bronson
river If you want to, but ! know you
will have to say, There goes man
who stood up for our homes. our wives
our children and our community. Don't
you see 1t. men," he said. pleadingly.
81 am fighting for you and for your
homes"
In bringing his address to a close
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23

you miserable low down Wretches.
AFR. Sunday again referred to his base
ball experiences.
Il used to play ball. he said simply.
Il played center and left field on the
old Chicago White Stockings. l don't
believe their equal was ever known,
and am sure their superior never
was. One season we played all year
with eleven men. 1t Is over twenty
years ago now" he continued, while
the audience bent forward to hear him
speak. "The team was In Chicago. 1t
was Sunday afternoon and l was with
a company of ball players who were
then famous throughout the world. We
went into saloon. After coming out
we walked to the corner OF State aud
Madison streets and sat down on the
curbing. Across the street company
Of men and women were playing on
horns, flutes and slide tromboDes and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23
CHAPTER XII.
A Mothers Broken Heart.

e: i; c.: &; I: e: e:
would lilraly on toh yo,, az hanna
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23

bronson uuw. Let us strike at once"
what do you mean?" asked the
minister, surprised to see the earnest
ness of the newspaper reporter.
"Well," began Reginald, .last night
some of the weaker converts were
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23
CHAPTER x.
The Work Goes On.

u A y HEN the meeting was dis
NMI missed the scenes In the
" W tabernacle were overpow-
ering. Fathers and sons
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-20

trust hinllelshe said. looking at him IN
startled way. 49,.
Rutherford's heart gave a leap at this
further evidence Of her freedom iro"'
culpability 80, at.
1--WE must dIstrust everybody until ms
mystery is cleared up" he repi'eu'
evasively. -,
But MIR Heiderman with all his NIL.
lions!" she protested. AS well suspeus s,'rs y
him Of picking n pocket-or smussllhs
In that famous necklace ,.,,..
Just as we'll" agreed Craig cheertuiMly, M
Miss Balantyne was puzzled py uIs
manner, and then as II suddenly remein,
bering his former doubts, she flushed
painfully.
II wonder If he intended to come back
again. this afternoon. He might nave
that other buckle in his pocket now
Wasn't It cxasperating!'
1T was indeed" again agreed craig 4,
How long they would have continued
to talk at cross purposes neither OF then
knew; but n welcome Interruption TOOK
place. A man had approached them
quietly, and was now peering eagerly into
the face Of the girl who had faced MN
with a start The man wore glasses WIN
disfiguringly thick lenses. He was plalnly
nearsEhted.
This is Miss Ballantyne?" he asked
"and you. sir, are Mr. rutherford?
Craig assured him Of their identity.
~ am sorry that we could not have had
our conference at 4:3O," said the stranger
but I received your message In the
lobby"
"Nlessage?" repeated Craig, in surprise
"Yes-to the effect that you would be
detained until g."
The newcomer did not notice Craigs
so intent was he in COM
pairing Miss Balnntyne's appearance with
the description he had evidently mem
ftn hiu
fesslonal manner as If she had been some
rare butterfly.
your description was quite adequate,
MIR. Rutherford" he said, 81 should
easily recognize our client from it.
"But you, sir-who are you?' Craig OK
claimed.
~ am Jerome Lcclerc agent for the firm
In charge of the Ballantyne estate" said
the man composedly
CONTINUED MONDAYO