davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22

why you and Fern are all in white.
Oh, and came over in my old blue
tailored suit"
''Thats lucky" laughed Molly. "You
know the old rhine, Something old and
something new. something borrowed
and something blue"
II shan't be something blue" de-
clared Jessie. I'm too happy for that,
and so are YOU. You're lucky girl,
Molly. You hHve everything in the
world-frieIlds and money and a pref
~ home and everything you want, in
Guiding the man you love-"
II suppose am lucky" agreed Mol
~. putting her arm more lovingly
about her friend. Somehow she did
not like to let so of little jessie
There was a knock at the door. but
it was Fern who stood there in place
of Nina
'The minister is here" whispered
Fern in her most mysterious air. and
her eyes were dancing. Hes in the
parlor. trying not to see that shocking
picture. and Berts in the library pull
ing his thumbs. and Forr fathers in
The den. most respectfully quiet. les.
sic, you come down with me. Ill send
up Mr.. Marley, and when he and Mol
ly start downstairs you're to play the
wedding march. while 1 back Bert up
under the chandelier. Now, everybody
to their posts"
She flew down the stairs and hur.
ried back to the den. \ moment later
they heard shrek. and. running TO
the den. they found Frank Marley
sprawled on the floor with Coldman's
check crumpled in his nerveless fin
gers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22

London, Feb. 21.-Four German
seaplanes yesterday made a raid over
the east and southeast coasts of
England, according to an official an
nouncement made last evening. The
total casualties are given as two men
and one boy killed and one marine
wounded Considerable material
damage was done. 49,.
The official communication says:
"Four seaplanes made a raid over
the east and southeast coasts at noon
today. -.
"The first raiders, two biplanes,
appeared over Lowestoft at 1885 a.
m. and circled over the south side OF
the town for five minutes and
dropped bombs. In about five min
utes they rose to a great height and
seemingly vanished. At 1850 a. IN.
the two seaplanes were again over
the town and then vanished eastward
again.
THE total casualties We're two
men and one boy killed, and one
marine wounded"
Altogether twelve small high eX-
plosive bombs were dropped. There
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
SYNOPSIS

sledge, . typical politician, becomes In
fatuated with Molly Marley. daughter OF
street car company president He sends
her; red roses .sat vi
On Mollys Invitation sledge attends 9
party. Before the crowd disperses Molly
thanks sledge for his kindness. and then
he proposes marriage. Her refusal Is
treated as only temporary by sledse.
Molly attends the governors ball, and
her attractiveness results in her climbing
the dizzy heights Of popularity. The no.
table respect accorded Sledge. however,
perplexes her.
sledge moves for the car company's re-
organization. He asks Marley for Molly's
hand, but is refused. Having financially
ruined Bert Glider. Sledge threatens to do
the same TO- Marley
Marleys loans are ordered called by
Sledge. Feeder. who receives salary for
keeping quiet about the public fund scam
dial. confesses during Sledge's questioning
and IL roughly handled.
Molly becomes angry at her fathers OBJ
vious fear Of Sledge. He tells her to mar,
~ him. but she refuses and suggests a
fight on Sledge, which encourages Marley.
sledge visits Bozzam, and heated ar
gument arises. The chief finds Bozzam
il working, against him. The reorganized
railway company stockholders meet. Mar
ley presides. and sledge is present.
The two votes OF Marley and Bert Gid.
er are sufficient to carry the amendment
to the resolution for the purchase Of the
franchise for $4,000 cash.
Sledge receives an announcement OF the
engagement of Molly and Glider. Bozzam
tells Marley Sledge decided not to sell the
franchise at any price. and that he is
financially dead. Y
Sledge goes to the state capital and gets
everything fixed up for the passage Of
bill granting o new car company fifty
year franchise free OF charge.
Marley visits the state senator at home
and meets Sledge. He finds out the par
ticulars of the bill and then wires q syn
dictate for best offer for controlling inter-
est st3f
panied by Fern, visits Sledge. Delighted,
Sledge again starts to lavish presents on
her. Marley arranges meeting with the
chief.
Two exquisite autos are sent Molly and
Fern. SledEe orders Marley to say no
sent them. "A quarrel arises between Gid
er and Molly, but he checks it quickly.
sledge presents Molly with a magnif-
cent diamond at the theater Marley sells
his stock. The political leader learns that
MOI and Glider are to be married In the
Il loon.
~, sight Of Molly in her bridal gown
n her father thrill of hopefulness.
Mains upstairs waiting for tho min
&c while Glider stays downstairs.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22

weeks ago had written authority
to make contracts. conclude business
and write checks. in the name of my
corporation. Day before yesterday
that authority was revoked. We al.
ways do that" .e
Bendix came in. M a
Marley got out from under" sledge
told him. "Why?"
$50 the wedding could come off,
returned Bendix, with an Involuntary
glance at the red rose Sboutonniere.
s..The wedding!" repeated Sledge.
Look here, Bendix, don't you kid
me!' ,,
II wish was" replied Bendix,
showing, for the first time, his knowl-
edge of how important all this was to
the big boy. Molly and Bert Glider
are to be married right off the bat"
No man had ever seen Sledge pale
before.
"'When?" he wheezed.
Right away. This afternoon!
They're being married now!v'
Although there were to be no guests
at the Marley wedding, the house was
naturally in q state of much tensity as
the time approached. Molly. for two
hours before the minister was to ar
rive, was engaged in the finishing
touches Of her toilet. which was fully
as elaborate. though not: so conven-
tional, as Il the function was to be
the most formal one possible, and her
boudoir, from one end to the other,
was clattered with fluffy fnery, with
toilet accessories, with, two maids and
Fern Burbank, the three latter articles
being in a state closely bordering on
hysteria.
Downstairs Bert Glider wandered
Rom room to room feeling more in the
way than il he were an unbidden guest
at somebody else's wedding, his only
human companion being an occasional
contact with the thin legged butler,
who, under the excitement of the occa-
sion, had opened surreptitious bot
tie of champagne in the pantry, and,
there being plenty Of room in his in
tellect, had succumbed to the inevita-
Bile gloom Of the occasion.
The most busily occupied one of all,
however, was Frank Marley, who,
from Immediately after breakfast, had
ensconced himself in his den, where
he somewhat sadly finished his con
nection with many odds and ends Of
local business and social institutions,
writing checks and friendly notes all
the morning.
He even had his lunch brought In to
him. for, truth to tell, he preferred
rather to be alone than. to be with
Bert on this particular day. He felt
somehow as if he could never be quite
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22

Washington, Feb. 21.-Secretary
Lansing today sent the second note
to England asking that government
for replies to former questions re-
garding the British blockade which
prevents foreign trade with neutral
nations and the holding up of Unit
ed States mail bound to Sweden.
The present grave situation de-
mands much of this country. The
allies claim that to make armed
merchant ships subject to subma-
rines warfare would be unwarranted.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
Public Sale Dates.

Feb. 23.-John Rimer, north Of
Duncombe. ~. IS
Feb. 24.-Geo. Q. Nelson, north Of
Eagle Grove. .@.s ~.
Feb. 24.-Larson Bros, near Jew
ell.
Feb. 2G.-Market day sale at Vim
cent. .,f.. .t' -H... .
Feb. 2S.-Henry Brandt, south
west of Woodstock. ..-.
March 3.-Lien & Ebbenson.
near Roland. a,.}r
March Lloyd and Frank Bick-
ford, q miles northeast of Webster
City. Brood sows, cattle and horses.
March S.-Louis Mock, three
miles southwest of Webster City.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22

Interesting News For the Big Boy.
- LEDGE did what any other fool
lover would have done. He tel
~ ephoned three times that even
ing to see how Molly was. and
when he went home he drove two miles
out of the way. to pass the house. He
was equally solicitious the next morn
ing and handled his business with sin.
gular lack Of concentration. The last
two weeks had made him more slavish-
~ in love with Molly than ever, and
he missed her as q morphine fiend does
his dope"
Goldman dropped in to see him at 9
/ O'Clock.
II want to talk consolidation with
n on, Mr.. Sledge," he offered. sitting
smilingly in the visitors chair.
what consultations asked Sledge,
"The street railway companies. We
have just purchased the controlling IN
terest in the company now operative"
Sledge turned on him slow glance.
"From Frank Marley ?" he demanded.
"From Frank Marley" repeated Cold.
man pleasantly, looking as If he ex.
pected to be applauded. for bis enter.
prise.
You're up against it." Sledge warn.
ed him. "Did you pay?''
"Gaye Marley my check yesterday
afternoon,
''Today's a holiday" advised sledge.
Better stop payment"
az don't understand" faitered Cold.
man.
You will when you're stung," ad.
vised Sledge.
I'm not stung." announced Goldman
emphatically. "Our people don't take
chance on getting in wrong. That
check can be stopped"
go to It," ordered Sledge and punch
ed the bell: where's Bendixi" he de-
manded Of Adoiph.
Don't know. Want him?"
"Quickr' ordered Sledge. why
didn't you tell me you was after con-
troll? Now you don't get anything"
II get out-that's one cinch" stated
Goldman. rising and looking at his
watch.
'sHowT asked Sledge.
That's my affair. I'd be sucker to
lay myself liable by an admission of
the knowledge"
81 want to know" persisted Sledge.
AZ want to be sure Of II"
You're cunning for Marley" sur
missed Goldman.
Sure ami" agreed Sledge Il don't
want you stung. How do you crawl?"
do I get back in after it's all
Strengthened out"
You can have chunk Of 1t"
/ Goldman surveyed him thoughtfully.
They do say you stick to promise
like that" he unused. We'll, two
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
CHAPTER XVI.

Interesting News For the Big Boy.
. LEDGE did what any other fool
- lover would have done. He tel
- ephoned three times that even
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22

"Sledge is a beast" charged Jessie
vehemently. HE is the most cruel
and vicious man in the world, l think.
Dicky says he should be killed"
HE isn't really so bad" declared
Molly, trying to be just. Hes like
other strong people. He doesn't know
how badly he hurts. He's like a foot
ball player shaking hands with you"
HE is brute"' shuddcred Jessie.
Il stood by him in NIaberly's candy
store yesterday, and was actually
afraid of him for fear would annoy
him by being in his way and he might
turn around and be rough to me-"
Nelly laughed softly at the idea Of
Sledge's being rough Ito little Jessie
Peters. >.&
"Why, he'd he so gentle to you as to
be ridiculous" she said. mot even
Dicky could be more gentle"
Jessie Strengthened Immediately.
How absurdv' she laughed. You
don't know Dicky, Molly. He isn't like
other men, Why, when we found that
we had lost every cent we had in the
world and would be in debt besides
and would even lose our home father
blamed mother for signing the mort
gage and has been cross with her ever
since he got into difficulties. and there
isn't better father than mine. But
Dicky! Why, when the West End
bank failed because it held too many
street railway securities and Dicky lost
the $4,000 he saved to buy us home,
do you know what he did? He took
me to the theater and patted my hand
all through the show and told me how
young we were. and how much money
we were going to make, and how happy
we'd be even if We didn't, and he
wouldn't hear to fathers having us
postpone our wedding for minute.
Why, Molly, he can't do without me,
and can't do without him. It's Won
derful!'
Molly patted Jessies shoulder
thoughtfully.
II guess you and Dicky love each
other very much" she suggested.
II don't know how to tell it, con-
ressed Jessie shyly. Love is such
tremendous thing, Molly. 1t cries"
Molly was startled into silence.
What was this thing that she was do
ing? She was entering on the most
serious relationship in life as the ter
mination Of game In which love. such
as Jessie knew had had no part, in
which even romance, to which every
girl Is entitled at least once, had been
made subServient to business, to stock
manipulations. to real estate deals and
TO stubbornness. The only one who
had been at all roman tic-and she
smiled with trace of humiliation ms
she remembered twas big. coarse
Sledge. ..'.
You're going to be very happy. Jes-
Sic" admitted Molly, refusing to own
she was envious.
I'm so happy I'm selfish" replied
Jessie\ comfortably. 1--WE even for.
gotten 70 ask why you were so insist
ent this morning upon having me come
over at such an exact minute"
~ wanted you at my wedding"
smiled Molly.
"Mollyv exclaimed Jessie. That's
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22

DR.. Shallenberrer IS an cr1inen;Iy successful
Specialist In the t4eatn emit OF Chronic Diseases.
He has long established reputation, resulting
from his large practice and extensive hospital
experience. which have made him so proficient
that he can name and locate t Ia a
few minutes. He has successfully treated many
OF the most difficult cases of Chronic Diseases
Of men and women. That is why his reputation
has spread,-why he has continued his visits
year after year, while other doctors have made
a few visits and stopped.
DR.. Shallenbcrgcr treats Diseases of the Eye.
Ear Nose 1T; ThrSat; Lungs Heart, Blood Sin
Bladder. Consumption in early stage. Ca
tarrh, Ringing in Ears and Deafness. Paralysis.
Gfass Rbe
matsm OF joints and muscles. Also treats
diseases of women scientifically.
PILES CURED WITHOUT KNIFE.
Fissure. Fistula and other rectal diseases
treated without surgical operation.
SURGICAL Cases and Rapture Given
Special Attention.
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Are you nervous and despondent: easily excl.
ted and irritable: weak and debilitated; tired
mornings: without ambition, energy or strength;
lifcless, easily fatigued dlstrustful, and without
confidence in YOURSELF Have you sunken. red
or blurred eyes; pimples on your face: weak
back, or deposit In uriner
PRIVATE DISEASES A SPECIALITY.
Cases of long standing especially desired.
often resulted in the worst stictions. Varicocee
Hydrocele, Blood Poison. Syphilis. Unnatural
Discharges. Weakness, Emissions. Debility,
Nervousness. Dizziness, and Defective Memory.
which ruin body and mind 1t is highly mpor-
tant you obtain the services of a physician who
has established good reputation for treating
these diseases. $3.50 ... ~
DR.. Shallenbergcr has made years of study
OF Private Diseases of men and women. He
knows and uses the most scientific methods of
treating them. Hundreds of women suffer I'M
told agony with diseases which have been neg.
iected or unskillfully treated.
WONDERFUL CURES
have been made by him You should consult
him il you have any Chronic Disease. A Spec
ialist who has made a lifetime study of such
diseases is certainly prepared to give you the
best results. and If you sick, YOU need scieu-
tifc treatment. -. H. .., q. = Ia
DR.. Shallenbcrger spares no effort to cure his
patients. He knows that good results mean as
much TO him as to the patient. Most of his new
patients come through the recommendation of
others whom he has treated
He prepares nearly all his medicine from his
own special formulas, and uses nothing but
pure drugs. =..
Consultation and Examination FREQ and
"a Co., Confidential.
Address letters to t gEE
DIR. wfLBERT SnALLENRERGER
S60 lakewood Blvd. CMICsSd.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
The Grand Duke Will Renew His At.
tempt to Furnish Relief to
British at Kut Ell
Amora.
sEAPLANEs RAID BRITISH COAST
Two Men and Boy Killed and a
Marine Injured by Missiles
Twelve Bomb. Dropped.

Petrograd, Feb. 21.-The Rus
slams say that the Turks main army
has been broken in two and that
three Turkish divisions have been
separated by the Grand Dukes
army. The left wing is retreating
towards Trebizond, the second, in a
heavy snow, is falling back to ERIN
gan and the third has become iso-
lated and will probably be captured.
The Russians have captured Tasur
Akzcheschin, Mush and the city OF
Bitlis near Lake Van. The Turks
are retreating from Lake Van, short
of food and other supplies.
The Grand Duke will renew his at
tempt to bring relief to the British
at Kut Ell Anora.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22

London, Feb. 21.-The govern
ment has asked parliament for an
other war loan of two billion dol
lars. "
The Germans have made a second
.aeroplane attack on the British
coast. @'.. '-'''.
Two British tramp steamers were
sunk of. Loves Craft.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
President Has a Record
Amount of Patronage
in His Hands.
SALARIES TOTAL
$250,000 A YEAR
Enough $4,000 Places to Give
Each Doubtful State at
Least Two.
From The Tribune Bureau

Washington. July 90. - Democratic
politicians are counting as big asset
of the coming campaign the fact that,
including the many new Offices created
by Congress. the President now has in
his hands the largest amount of patron
age ever known in the last year of an
Administration. There are at least two
places with pay of $4,000 year or
better, for every state that is in the
slightest degree doubtful. and if the
distribution should be narrowed down
to the pivotal states a Federal place
could be found for one man in virtually
every district. The salaries will total
more than s25O,0OO a year
The pressure on the White House by
anxious Senators and Representatives
is already terrific.
Three important commissions are to
be appointed by the President: The
rural credits ,or farm loan board; the
tariff commission, which will be pro-
vided in the revenue bill, and the ship
ping board, which will be provided in
the ship purchase bill.
From the point of view of patronage
sad mistake was made by the Demo
Gratis in authorizing the Federal Trade
Commission. No appropriations were
made for the minor places and an
amendment limited the salaries
of assistants who might be engaged
No such mistake" was made in
creating the Farm Loan Board. II will
not only have five members at $4,000
year each and secretary at $4,000,
but there are many other places to be
filed. while the words civil service"
appear nowhere in the enabling act
Moreover. the compensation of those
appointed is to be fixed by the com
mission.
Then there is the Tariff Commission.
It will have six members, to be paid
from $500 a year each to $4,000 a
year. according to whether the House
or the Senate wins in conference. This
commission will also have a secretary
at $1,000 or $4,000. Then there are TO
be many attorneys, clerks. experts and
employees galore.
The Shipping Board will have five
members at $4,000 year each. sec
rotary at $4,000 and a host of minor
places.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
GRAND JURY TO HEAR
OF UNDERWORLD BALL
Girls, Said to Have Been Lured,
Will Be Questioned.

The famous underworld ball" given
last April in Arlington Hall and now
figuring prominently in the charges
against Detective William J. Enright
and four others. is TO be investigated
by the grand jury. 1t is alleged that
informers for Enright and Detective
Foley induced department store girls
TO attend the fete. where they were
brought into contact with white slavers
Not only number of the working
girls who attended the dance will be
questioned during the investigation. it
is asserted, but also a prominent
woman social worker.
Enright and Foley are now under
$4,000 bond each on two indictments
charging bribery and on one charging
perjury. Arthur b. Dallas and Thomas
A. O'Brien, formerly of Inspector
Morris's staff in the Tenderloin, who
were indicted with Enright and Foley
for bribery, were released from the
TombS yesterday under $4,000 bail
Robert A. Goldman, the fifth police
officer taken in the vice crusade net, has
been unable to secure bond. The five
will be arraigned before Judge Null
queen tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
ELSIE JANIS SIGNS
WILL AT GANGPLANk
ITS My First" She Says, as She
Starts for Europe.

Five minutes before the American
liner St. Louis sailed yesterday a much
excited man, with coat tails flying,
rushed along the pier calling for MISS
Elsie Janis. He caught her, just as
she and her mother had reached the
gangplank, and, waving blue official
looking document, called her back
After a brief consultation, and move
ments with a balky fountain pen, Miss
Janis looked up, saying: "You know
it's my first will, and I'm so excited
about it,"
Miss Janis is sailing to fulfil few
European contracts. but expects 70 re-
turn early in September to open the
new revue at the Century, under the
management of Charles Dillingham;.
She is looking forward to taking part
in several of the concerts given for
the wounded under the patronage OF
Queen Mary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23

cally completed IL will be announced
IN detail in day or two. lie said
that the demand for speeches was FIVE
times what the candidate could meet
lie said, however. that this trip was
only preliminary 20 the trips Of the
real campaign in September and Octo-
Der.
The preliminary Western trip will
probably eliminate Far Western points
which the candidate will not be called
upon to visit again during the cam
paign. and the later trips will more
thoroughly cover parts OF the country
where the aggressive type Of Hughes
campaigning is deemed 10 be most
needed The transcontinental trip
probably will end about September (
or 5, when Mr.. Hughes will be in
Maine TO make two speeches prior 10
the election in that state on Scptem-
Der H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
G0ET GOES OVERHEARD;
LANDS IN BELLEVUE
Patten Line Traveller, Under
Observation, Talked of Crime.

81 jumped overheard because didn't
want TO be connected with a murder
that was going TO take place where !
live" said Fred Goet. a passenger on
the Patten Line steamer Little Silver,
who leaped into Sandy Hook Bay early
yesterday morning. At the Battery he
was placed in an ambulance and taken
TO Bellevue Hospital for observation
Goet spoke in broken German and
seemed TO be suffering from shock. He
said he was a waiter and lived at 1872
Sixth Street.
The police are investigating.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
JEALOUS HORSE BITES OWNER
Stallion Nips Shoulder of Robert II.
Nee. Potter, Retired Manufacturer.

Robert H. McC. Potter. retired wall
paper manufacturer, of Newton, \. j.,
who was at one time interested in horse
racing, was bitten in the shoulder yes
terday by his stallion Popinjay.
Mr. Potter was petting another horse,
knight of the Thistle, in the stall next
to Popinjay. Popinjay became jealous.
and when Potter went to pet him the
stallion bit him.