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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09

her mind in spite of everything. As
they pushed their chairs away from
the table, preparatory to rising. she
said again:
Il do wish Mr.. Smith would come.
Don't you think we'd better telephone!'
Lets be patient "a little while
longer.
What will we do if he doesn't
Gomez
We'll. we must leave here this after
noon
Mays voice sounded as though she
were a trife shocked as she an
swered:
But we can't leave here without be-
ing married!'
why not?''
She was really shocked now: why
not? Surely. Gerald. you wouldn't
want toy
Il thought we had agreed about that.
l don't see what you're worried about.
It's only matter of ceremony, for
mality."
Il know, but a girl looks at these
things differently
well, if my man doesn't come it
would be impossible to be married here
anyhow. There's no one else avail
down here
ooh. haven't you ring?''
No; forgot it. It's all right, though.
| told Wallace to bring one down with
him.
Perhaps it was the girls hypersensi-
tiveness ut this time that made her
notice the discrepancy in the names.
She said quickly:
Wallace! | thought you said his
name was W'alter?"
In after years May remembered that
he stumbled just a trile in framing his
answer But at that time the effort
passed unnOted. so eager was she to
believe in him and to believe that ev-
erything was all right.
$50 it is he answered. "Wall~ce is
a nickname | gave him because he's
so proud of his Scotch ancestry"
i've got a plain gold ring. I'll get
it, said May. And she ran into the
inner room.
She had hardly left at one end of the
room when Innkeeper Russell entered
at the other door. In his hand was a
piece of paper. a telegram, and his
manner was excited To him TrasS
said:
Hello, Russell. What have you got
there, dispatches from the front?"
May returned bearing in her hand Il
small gold ring. Gerald. look. Will
this do?" she asked.
Russell ignored her He looked at
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09

have understood. Men don't under
stand, And I loved him so, He seem
ed to need me and to need his belief
in me.
Il came to realize | must never tell
him. He was all that life meant to
me. | wantedpto devote my every
thought to shielding him from the
slightest unhappiness. Even though
he was strong man. he seemed to
need my protection, Two years later
we were married, | had begun to
think of that awful experience only as
a terrible dream.
Then my baby. Doris. came And l
had two to watch over. Their happi-
ness was my one aim in life For nine
years we three were so happy together.
Then one day, about year ago. Rob-
ert mentioned his name. He had met
that man somewhere. | hoped that
their acquaintance was only passing,
but they became more friendly. Rob
ert spoke several times of having US
meet. but for year | avoided that
meeting.
meanwhile Roberts business trou-
bles had begun. He-that man-lent
him money and helped him in other
ways. With their growing friendship
dreaded the wrecking of ali our hap
| pineSS. Then business opportunity
arose which would take us from New
| York. | urged Robert to accept this,
and he finally decided to. 1t seemed
as if some power were guarding the
happiness of my husband and baby.
1T was a Monday when Robert left
for Cleveland Tuesday night HE came.
1t was about the note which was due
! then He recognized me and threat
ened to tell Robert everything. He
tainted me. saying that Robert would
believe anything against me because
of my long silence.
HE demanded that | come to his
house at Long Branch the next day. |
begged for mercy. | went down on
my knees to him. | begged and begged
and begged He wouldn't even listen
to me- He said he would make Il pau
per Of Robert
II knew that the $4,000 was due, and
| didn't think that Robert could pay.
| was mad with fear | didn't care
for myself. only thought of Robert
and my baby. Their happiness was
in my hands. l was ready to pay any
price to shield them. If by dying
could have saved them | would have
died willingly. 1t would have been
much easier. But there was only one
way. and | had to save them. But
Robert found out, and all my years of
planning were shattered.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09

bowed as she spoke, but from time to
time she looked up, and her glance fell
upon her husband. When she did So
she faltered for just moment, but
she recovered herself and went on
firmly 1t was evident that she had
steeled herself for this time when she
should be called upon to tell to the
world the story of her past What
agonies it had cost her to determine
thus to lay bare her soul no one but
herself knew.
But the courtroom looked on and
listened and applauded in it's heart.
and, since such matters are made pub
lie records and cannot be concealed.
the world soon learned through the
public print how May Strickland had
laid herself voluntarily on the altar
for her husband. She was to be made
the text of sermons delivered from the
pulpit and of sermons preached in
print. But Of all her publicity she was
oblivious. In her every word and ges-
ture were to be seen the wish and the
determination to help Robert at any
cost to herself.
There was intense silence in the
courtroom when she finished telling the
story of her girlhood's error. The hus-
band who had welded her. who had
cherished her love for years. who had
never before heard the terrible tale.
who was the father Of her dearly be-
loved little daughter sat in the prison
er's chair, his eyes fixed on the floor.
throughout the greater part of her re-
cital.
1t was impossible to tell what were
his emotions But when she carried on
her story to the present day those near
him could tell by the nervous clinching
and unclinching of his sound left hand
how deeply moved he was. The right
arm still hung in sling.
She went on with her story:
81 don't know what happened then.
| must have tainted But the sound of
that automobile went through my head
for weeks Soon after father died
''Then | met Robert. my husband.
When saw that he loved me | tried
to tell him about-about that terrible
experience hut | was afraid of de-
stroying his happiness. He would not
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09
THE FIRE MARSHAL WARNS
Dry Cleaning at Home.

M. J. Cleary, as state fire marshal,
issues the following warming:
''Put two gallons of gasoline and two ounces
of solvite in wash boiler or large dishpan and
do your dry cleaning at home is the vicious
advice Of manufacturers of solvite, gasoline
soap, according to their advertisements in the
daily papers.
Fire Chief Clancy of Milwaukee very properly
calls this IAN appeal to the people to end their
own lives
For the sake of few paltry dollars realized
from the sale of solvite these manufacturers
ask us to introduce into every home an invisible,
silent, certain and most powerful force of
death and de struction, GASOLINE VAPOR.
Every mother would object to the presence OF
dynamite in the home housing those dear to
her, but often she will use gasoline freely and
carelessly water, although gasoline is far
more dangerous than dynamite
Concessions and like circumstances only will
explode dynamite. Numerous conditions, how
ever, are always present in every home to
explode gasoline vapors.
Fifteen to twenty horrible deaths and many
serious injuries and heavy loss to property
result each year from gasoline explosions in
this state.
Ignorant of the danger the good house wife
will spray bedroom furniture and bedding with
gasoline to exterminate vermin she will
pour it into an open dish to clean gloves or
fabrics. The gasoline evaporates very rapidly,
the vapor mixes with the air, and this mixture
is powerful explosive.
A lighted match, open light, the flame of a
gas stove or of an ordinary stove, gas jet or
the slightest spark from any source will explode
this powerful death dealing mixture; even
friction resulting from rubbing fabrics, es
pecially silk or wool, will explode often this
vapor.
Over against the dollars gained by the solvite
people and the ten fifteen cents saved by
you in cleaning pair of gloves or your hus-
bands necktie. we ask you to place the safety
of your children and your home; then you will
shun gasoline, benzine and naphtha.
Remember also that the promiscuous storage
and use of gasoline invalidates the insurance
policy your home and household goods.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09
CHAPTER XIV.

The End of Her Story.
HERE was loud, insistent
knock at the door at which
Russell had passed out a few
moments before.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09

Gerald. look; will this do?'
Trask and said. I'D like an eXplana
ton of this telegram:
"Detain May Deane until l arrive. She
is with Gerald Trask
"HENRY DEANE."
From fatherr' exclaimed May
Trask turned angrily to her. What
is this? Didn't | tell you
Il didn't tell him." said May
well. Mr.. Trask." said Russell. lis
this young lady your wife. or isn't
she?"
What difference does that make to
you?" snarled Trask
1t makes Il great deal of difference
to me You registered as man and
Wife
May broke in on them: Were going
to be married this morning. Mr. Rus
sell. We were going to be married
last night. hut there was no clergy
man"
Russell Sneered but not at her
quite so. There probably aren't more
than about Il dozen clergymen within n
mile Of this place
For the first time the chill of deadly
fear struck 10 the heart of May She
turned swiftly on Trask although her
first sentence was directed to Rms ell:
Whit de yon mean GERALD"-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09

knock at the door at which
|e@SzsSs Russell had passed out few
INGzsSgy moments before.
"Oh, that must be Mr. Smith, eX
claimed May.
Oh itr' For a moment Trask
stood irresolute. That's your father,
I'll bet. | don't want to see him.
Therell be devil of a row.
"But Gerald May began, and the
knock at the door came again. louder
than before.
Trask made quick step to the girls
side. He spoke very rapidly. Listen
to me. I'm going into the other room.
I'll wait in there while you talk to the
old man. If he asks for me tell him
I'm out Get rid of him as quickly as
you can. Do you understands"
The idea that the person who knock
ed might be the longed for clergyman
still obsessed May. She replied:
Eyes. but if it's Mr.. Smith
do as tell you. Do you hear me?"
Trask Kissed at her, and the next sec
ond saw him disappear into the inner
room.
And then the person who had knock
ed, tired of waiting for an invitation to
without being asked. 1t was a tall,
middle aged man. whose Sternly set
features bore a strong resemblance to
those of May Deane. AS he entered
the room May ran to him and was
clasped in his arms.
''Father!' she exclaimed.
He held her in a close embrace, but
he said no word of endearment to her.
his voice was terribly calm as he
asked:
where's Trask?
why did you come. father?"
Where is he?"
''He-he's OUT
when is he coming back?"
'Why-not for quite awhile. How
did you know we We're here. father?'
Never mind now. Get your things.
May. We're going home
"But, father, Gerald and | are going
to be married this morning"
''Get your things. May. he repeated
But this time his features softened
and there was commiseration for his
dearly beloved child in his voice. He
released her from his embrace.
She. on the other hand. tried hard to
explain to her father. Her voice and
manner were plaintive as she said:
but. father. you don't seem to un-
derstand Gerald and | are going to
be married We're waiting for the
clergyman
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09

Keep quiet, | tell you. and let me
manage this Tr;isk said to her.
What do you want. Russeil:"
You must leave Immediately. I've
been years building up Il reputation
for this place. and | don't intend risk
ing it for you or any one else.
You're ID Independent, old man!'
Trask dared up. This isn't the only
roadhouse on Long Island. you know.
I guess | can stand the loss of your
business. | want you out by noon. IN
derstand that. Young lady, for your
sake hope your father gets here be-
fore them
IF you don't get out of this room
I'll kick you out" said Trask.
"If you're not out by noon III send
for the police" was Russell's last re-
mark before he left the room.
By that time May was almost in
tears. ooh. Gerald, why did he talk
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09
CONTINUED

Visions of a happy future floated be-
fore the eyes of the young girl every
once in awhile, Gerald she said,
''years from now, We'll slip down here
quietly, just you and l alone. and live
this day again. won't we?'
Her enthusiasm found no echo in his
voice. but she did not notice his cold
ness. He said. Yes: that will be
bully"
I'm so happy. Gerald. dear. Must
we keep it quiet long?"
Eyes. quite awhile I'm afraid
1T seems so wrong for families tG
Interfere in these things. If people
love each other | don't see why they
must consult any one else about it. l
wish we could tell I'm just longing
to so about telling everybody how hap
by L am"
He looked at her keenly, with mar
rowing eyes. over his coffee cup. Tell
everybody. Nothing else was further
from his plans.
Don't say Il word to any one," he
cautioned her.
She was al eagernesS to please him
in her trusting innocence. mo, I
won't; I've promised. But the clergy
man may tell some one, Gerald
''Ill see that he doesn't tell
"What's his name?" she asked
1.-THE Clergyman"
Eyes"
"Oh, Smith-Walter Smith,
"Do YOU think he'll be here soon?'
"Some time during the morning." he
said.
Its strange he didn't receive your
first message last night, isn't it?"
''There's nothing strange about it.
His maid forgot to deliver it, that's
ALL
''Of course it was too late for him to
come down after you telephoned from
here"
Eyes. of course it was almost mid
night. | couldn't have asked it of
him.
The happiness in the mind of the
young woman was crossed mot for the
first time that morning and the night
before-by a cloud Of uneasiness. She
could trust her Gerald. of course. and
yet
Il wish he Mad come last night" she
said wistfully
Yes; it's too bad he didn't"
Il feel uncomfortable about it."
Il don't see why A few hours soon
er or later-what difference does it
make?"
well, | guess it doesn't make any
difference. l wish. though, you had
got some one in the neighborhood."
Il told you l tried. The only clergy
man who could have married us is out
Of town attending a convention"
BY this time they had finished their
breakfast. He had assured her for
perhaps the thousandth time that he
would always love her, and had thus
stilled her misgivings temporarily, but
the thought of the deferred wedding
ceremony would rise to the surface of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09

"You must leave immediately said
Russell.
like that? Why didn't you explain?'
she cried.
'This is a nice mess we're in, he
said. Didn't tell you not to let your
father know where we Were?'
But | didn't | would have if you
hadn't told me not to-
The innate brutality of the man came
to the surface. With characteristic dis
regard Of others he turned on her.
Don't lie to mer'
Gerald"
Il told you fifty times that | didn't
want any one to know. Just what
wanted to avoid has happened"
But it's not my fault MY began.
and he interrupted her with:
He'll come down here and make a
scene"
The deceived young girl still chung to
hope "Not when he finds cut it's all
right she said. but | wonder how
he knew we weren't married yet?'
Don't waste time now. We've got
to clear out before the old man gets
here
"Oh, no. Gerald! Let's
I'm managing this. Get ready"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09
MRS. STACKS LETTER
To Mothers of Delicate Children

Palmyra, Pa.-"My little girl had a
chronic cough and was so thin you could
count her ribs and she had no appetite.
Nothing we gave her seemed to help her,
until one day Mrs. Neibert asked me to
try Vinol, and now she is hungry all the
time, her cough is gone, she is stouter
and has a more healthy color. | wish
every mother who has a delicate child
would try Vinol. Mrs. ALFRED SLACK.
We guarantee Vinol, our delicious cod
liver and iron tonic, to make delicate
children healthy and strong.
PRIDEAUX & BLISS, Druggists.
Mineral Point, Wis.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30

were from Wlinams, Arizona With
seventy C,i'swool lamb rams they
we're reloaded here Wednesday and
shipped TO the ranch at Mt Dora,
Mon county. Mr.. Abbott returned
home "Wednesday overland in his
touring car IN an interview with
him he stated that the meeting of
the sheepgrower's association at AL
buqucrque last week was the most
successful in The history of the asso-
citation Mr. Abbott was president of
The association up until the last
meeting when be was made vice.
president. He Is one of the most
thorough sheep growers in the state,
understanding every phase of the
business, made SO by forty years in
the business ~ the west. According
TO MIR. Abbott, the stock business is
booming in onion county, but poll
Tics is rathcr an uncertain quantity.
lie is a booster wherever he is
Springer Stocdlnan.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30
To

The three offices in my two-story
h'ilding. lover the telegraph office)
I hrsc offices will be ready for occu-
! ancy about November 5th. Have
h'cn recently painted, papered, and
r nOvated throughout, are provided
with new shades, and will be for To-
cltion and general condition, unex-
He'd in town. Will rent all three
together or one or two offices, as ap-
licant may desire. For terms see
~ subscribed or l.. w. Kingdom.
4i-H A. w. Thompson.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30
Alabama Minstrels Coming

You say minstrel shows are all
the same-when you see one you
see them all. We beg TO differ with
you and after seeing this company
you will say that it is a novelty, and
not like anything travelling. You
spent dollars of your money and
hours of your time expecting TO see
a really first class Minstrel Show
You will see it if you attend the
Alabama Minstrels,
The public, regardless of race,
sex, age, color, religious belief OF
political preference turn out to see
this Minstrel Company-Clayton
Thursday, November 4th.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30
President Receives Congratulations

President Wilson has received a
letter from Pierre Font, president
Of Andorra, the oldest and second
smallest republic in the world, in
which he is congratulated upon the
stand taken by the United States
for neutrality, and also for the ma
terial aid rendered TO the Belgians.
The president of Andorra also says
that his republic is always ready
TO lend its feeble voice toward a
peace conference" Andorra is To-
Gated on the southern slope of the
pyrennes adjacent to France and
Spain and became a republic about
the year 100. 1t contains IT'S square
miles and has a population Of about
5000
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30
Coming

The original Alabama Ministries.
The record breaking, pace making
colOred minstrel organization of the
universe forming in it entirely he
biggest best and most expensive
colored minstrel organization on the
face of the earth presenting more
exclusive features and novelties than
all other similar organizations COM
bined, a show that stands for all
that is good in minstrelsy blazing
sunburst of mirth, melody and ex-
elusive innovations the peoples ia
vorite colored minstrel show, IN en-
tertainment that any mother, daugh-
ter, sister or sweetheart can attend
without fear of being offended, a
performance as clean as a minis
ter's sermon. You must see it,. EV-
erything is new this year but the
name.
New singers, dancers specialties,
acts, costumes, etc.
You'll get your moneys worth if
you see the Alabams.-Clayton Nov
ember 4.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30
Editor Miera Says 10 Editor Guyer
About as Follows:

To the Editor of the Clayton Citizen:
The Citizen in its issue of October
22nd, published an article touching
the publication of a Spanish news
paper in Union county, published
in Don QuiXote style, without its
purity, clarity, photography and
beauty of expression" In answer
we will say that our publication is
not being published by an old gray
mule as is the Clayton Citizen. Ev-
aryone has known for years the
gray old mule who is editing the
Citizen. This old horse mule has
been for years trying to publish a
paper, but every time he has tried
to do so he has proven 10 be a very
uccessful failure, which speaks for
his honesty, competency and ebility.
Vow he is editing the Clayton Citizen
~ a plant great portion of which
le has used and is using without
he consent of its owners. In this he
hows more fully his honesty. COM
tency and ability II the people
( Union county and the stqte OF
lew Mexico believe that an oI gray
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30
Methodist Notes for Sunday, Oct. 81

9:l5 a. m. Sunday school.
1900 a. m. Morning worship and
Sermon by the pastor. Subject:
The Indefniteness of God"
800 p. m. Preaching at Sampson
school house.
1880 p. m. Evening worship and
sermon. Subject: "A character
Sketch"
Mid-week service for bible-study
on Wednesday evening at 1880
o'clock
Ray Spots Dunn, Minister
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-10-30
TEACHERS TO HOLD BIG SESSION
Largest Membership in History of
Association to'be Rnnolked. Lead
ing: Educators TO be Present


albuquerque, N. M, Oct 2S.-With
q pragram that '6ould not be ex-
celled by any teachers association
in the United States, and with
every educator filled with the spirit
of enthusiasm and the determin-
alton to mack this years conven-
tion the biggest ever held in all
its history, the New Mexico Edu-
cational Association is now prepar-
ing to entertain the teachers of the
state at Albuquerque during the
first three days of Thanksgiving
week.
The best brains of the country
have been secured for this occa-
sion. Men and women who have
no superiors in their special lines
will address the teachers and the
big crowd of visitors that will be
present at that time. Among the
notabes who will he heard will be
Prof. NJ. O'Shea, of the department
of education of the university of
Wisconsin, one of the leading edu-
Gators of the United States; Df.
Philip Van Ness Myers, author of
Myers text books, Cora Wilson
Stewart, famous as the originator of
the moonlight schools" of the
Kentucky mountains, and Prof. o.
II. Benson, of the United States de
partment of agriculture.
Hon. John J. Lent, for many
years a member Of congress from
Ohio and one of the most distin-
guished public men in the country,
will also address the people, and
not the least of the attractions at
the convention will be Hon. Felix
Martinez, who, during the better
part of his lifetime has interest
ed himself in the subject of educa-
tion among the Spanish-American
children of New Mexico
The railroads have offered a rate
which will prove a great induce
pent. To allwho have the educational
interests of the s~ate at heart to
come to the convention. Anticipat-
ing great crowd, the executive
committee of the association has Sc
cured the national guard armory,
which will seat $500 people, for the
bigger attractions during the con-
/ ventiOn. The sectional meetings
will be held in the spacious high
school auditorium, where the con-
vention was held last year
In four years time the member
ship of the association has grown
from 450 to approximately LOO. II
is the aim of those in charge of
the affairs this year to swell the
membership TO more than 1000 at
this convention, and present indi-
cations are that this mark will be
passed with a considerable margin
to spare.
JNO. MILNE,
Local Sec'y