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unable to control such extensive re-
sources, since he did not mix in finan-
clal circles to anything like the extent
necessarily associated with the presi-
uency OF an important trust.
So he and George put their heads
together, with the result that d new
cardboard box industry was founded.
of course this important step could
not be taken without it's accompanying
"alarums and excursions"
In the first instance, the newspapers
made much of George Hamer's defec-
ton from the trust. His fathers an
ger was daily inflamed by such
headlines as follows: Cardboard
Box Trust in Trouble" Reforms
Promised the Laborers." George
Hamer, Son of President, Speaks at
Meeting. He Claims That Workers
Are Entitled to Better Conditions, and
Joins Multimillionaire Marquis in
New Scheme"
1t may be, perhaps, that the father
was secretly proud to find in his son
>AAP u LAX Old OAOIhs LII Ills OWn
strenuous youth he had been forced to
hight every sort of opposition, and
George was only treading the we'll
trodden way in new conditions. But
he could neither forgive nor forget
that ridiculous marriage, That was
the real obstacle to a reconciliation,
and he determined fiercely to break
the new undertaking and bring its
founders to their knees.
One other minor difficulty reared its
head. A pretty girl like Janet could
hardly work in a factory day in and
day out throughout the year without
attracting admirers, and q man named
VIII Foster, a cutting-machine attend
ant-a bit of firebrand at union meet
ings-was so incensed by young Ha-
mer's poaching on what he considered
to be a special preserve of his own
that he actually hired two East side
toughs to attack his rival and put him
out Of action.
In itself, the incident was quite I'M
important. The would-be garrotters
chose the wrong time for their enter
prise, since they laid in wait for
George n night when Burton was
walking home with him, and the result
was disastrOus-tO the toughs. In
deed, they received such an unmerciful
hiding that no further steps were ia
ken against them.
But Bill Fosters rancOr endured.
even after the young couple were hap
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PLY married, and a fair start had
been made in the garden village which
surrounded the Burton and Hamer
factory.
The new concern had almost denud-
ed the main plant of the Cardboard
Box trust Of it's workers. Neither mon
ey nor wit had been spared in estab-
fishing it on q firm foundation. Men
and women decently housed, their
hours of labor shortened, their honor
appealed to that they should earn the
higher wages paid by their employ
ers, and they worked under conditions
Of light and air and cheerfulness which
were promptly quoted as ideal by ev-
cry social reformer in the country.
George Hamer took practical charge
Of the works, while his wife devoted
herself to the welfare of the women
and children.
No Utopia possible in the world Of
today a equalize all things, and it is
indeed folly to pretend that $25 a
week a yield the same pleasant on
ditiOns as ten times the amount. But
the Garden City Cardboard Box COM
pany prospered.
Bill Foster, the apostle of labor I'M
rest, found himself in a minority Of
one when he tried to stir trouble
among his mates. In fact, his efforts
led to a result which he little fore
saw.
The country district in which Bur-
ton and Hamer had located their fac
tory was ruled by the local sheriff.
The governor of the state might not
have agreed with this opinion, but it
was held unequivocally by every resi-
dent. Now, the sheriff had looked on
Garden City and its promoters, and,
after splitting, was wont to announce
that both were bully" Hence, he had
no use for agitatorS, and when he came
across Foster, mounted on q box and
haranguing a crowd Of his mates, who
listened merely to pass the Cigarette
time" after dinner, he walked straight
up to the spotter. grabbed him by the
neck. and kicked him on the lott
by heck" he roared. "any Teller
who talks that way In this yer baili-
wick hex ter quit. and quilt sharp"
Foster did not take this chastiss-
ment at al kindly. Indeed, he resent
- Is with al ~ bitterness 81 : meal
natGEe Which seusht fevenGe ~ The
MsmaBo - 7epsa - IA n entiea
= ~aeu1snAkn1 : ivsop dl1tssb4aes. -
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pretty and charming, Of On exceeding
" restful temperament, and a really
gifted musician.
The girl took charge instantly. She
rose and greeted the visitor without
any semblance of constraint. But the
other members Of the family were not
SO self-possessed, and Burton soon no.
ticed that the domestic atmosphere
was heavy with storm.
Anything wrong?' he asked cheer
lily. you people look as though you
had been telling each other the real
truth"
$50 we have" beloved Mr.. Hamer,
rising from the table and grabbing his
papers. i've been telling my son that
he is several sorts of an idiot, and he
has just coolly informed me that he
means to marry some girl in n of
my factories. If you are a friend Of
ours, Mr.. Burton, take him out and
reason with him. Use a big stick, if
necessary. At any rate, you know me
well enough to believe that l shall not
tolerate any disgrace. The moment
George marries any woman of whom
his mother and l do not approve, my
front door closes on him forever"
The cardboard box magnate strobe
out without listening to another word.
He was in a towering passion. He
even stopped to an ineffable mean
ness, because he went straight to the
telephone. rang up the factory, and
gave instructions to the caretaker that
when the foreman came next morning
he must discharge Janet Perkins inn
mediately.
Mabel had the good sense TO realize
that the two young men should be left
to themselves. She took her weeping
mother away and did not reappear.
Soon afterwards Burton and George
quilted the house.
John, of course, was deeply con
cerned. He little imagined that he
would find himself i'm the midst of such
a storm the instant he entered the Ha-
mers' palatial abode. But all his SYM
pathies were with George Hamer. 1t
could not well be otherwise. He, too,
had met Janet Perkins, and had recog-
nized in her a social force Of no NEAR
order. He was aware of the condi-
tons which obtained in the trusts fac
tories, and did not approve of them.
Indeed, he had almost resolved to try
and win the president to a more rea-
sonable frame of mind, and. by invest
ing his OWL money in the concern, OBJ
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the price. Worst Of all, when the hui
man machine broke down, it was
strapped like it's congener of iron and
leather betting. But the smile ended
there. The antiquated or worn me-
chanical device could at least be melt
ed down and fashioned anew into a
thing of utility the wOrn-out human
being simply sank into the grave by
the well-trodden paths Of poverty, dis
ease, or crime.
The mere ~callousness OF this sys-
tenn Mortified the youthful philosopher.
He dreamed Of u Utopia where work
ers might lead pleasant and well-or-
dered lives during their years Of toll,
and at their close spend . period Of
w~ell-earned rest under conditions
which would free both them and their
ehfsdsen frca everyday eafeA More
-ox6e. = ~ courpe - ~ huma4itaKtsn
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NINTH EPISODE
The Dollar Kings
Trust.


Among the many tragic experiences
which befell John Burton, tenth mar
quis of Castleton, in his quest for the
good in the world, with it's unhappy
knack of revealing only the evil, his
acquaintance with the Hamer family
only because of it's elements of sur
prise.
His friendship with George Hamer
promised well at the outset. In the
first place, Hamer was an idealist like
himself, and deserved even more credit
for his philanthropy" impulses because
he had been born in the purple and
had never undergone the hard and
grinding test of manual labor, whereas
Buttons earlier days were passed In
a mill. and sheer physical effort alone
had elevated him above his fellows
long before q wondrous fortune gave
him riches and a British peerage.
Hamer was the eldest son of his
father, Elwood Hamer. head Of the
Cardboard Box trust. His mother and
sister were charming and well-bred
ladies. women unspoiled by fashion
and wealth. who regarded personal
comfort and luxury as their prescrip-
tive rights, and, given these essentials,
were willing to help "the poorer
classes in a strictly ladylike way.
On the one hand, therefore, young
Hamer owned a hardheaded and sue
cessful father, whose gods were bound
up in ledgers carrying fat columns of
figures; on the other, he came under
influences at home which We're at once
refining and enervating. Like many
another young man, fresh from college
and Astounding with enthusiasm, he
was greatly shocked on finding himself
face to face with the stern realities
Of life. Perhaps he would never have
met them in grim earnest had not
Janet Perkins, a girl employed in one
of the many factories owned by the
trust, been endowed with a lively face
and figure which was the envy of ev-
cry girl among her friends.
Hamer, Senior, held. firmly to the
sound business principle that the son,
who would n day take his fathers
place at the head of the board of di-
rectors, should be familiar with every
branch of the industry, so the presi-
dent-to-be began work among the
crude fellows who drove delivery vans,
passed through the various depart
ments in the main factory, and ulti-
mately found himself on a stool in the
cashiers Office.
By this means George obtained a
knowledge of labor conditions which
the older man had never acquired. He
knew the truth. He knew that men
and women were rated as machines,
and, just as the 20-horse power en-
CINE should do double the work of a
ten, so the employee who earned 500
a week had to give in brain or muscle
twice the service of one rated at half
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in excitedly, holding a small boy by
the hand.
"This yer kid" he shouted, "says
that he saw a little boy fall into that
blamed ~quicksand on Cotton Tree
Swamp. A lady pulled him out, and
got him safe onto a dry patch, but
she's gone!"
Somehow, George Hamer sensed the
dreadful truth.
"A lady!" he cried hoarsely. what
lady?"
The messenger of evil h~esitated. He
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tain a voice in its control. Now, the
fat was in, the fire.
He had taken an accurate measure
Of the elder Hamer's disposition. The
man would fight to a finish, and would
merely be goaded into a more furious
resistance by the presence Of his son
in the enemy's camp.
George Hamer poured forth his woes
into Johns friendly a as they walked
to a meeting Of the operatives which
was fixed to take place that night.
1.-THE absurd thing is" he explained
almost whimsically, 'that I have al
ready asked Janet twice to marry me,
and she has twice refused. And why,
do you think? Fofprecisely the same
reason as that given by my father
the difference in Our social positions !!
What rot! How can r~ed-bloOded men
and women ever have permitted their
lives to be governed by such artificial
rules? However, Janet must capituate
now. I'm a worker like herself, John.
I'm not going back. I'll send the old
man a letter in the, morning and state
my platform quite clearly. It's only
fair that he should know just what
separates us. 1t may be a gage Of bat
tie, but | 4 cannot help that. I'll marry
Janet Perkins, and earn a good living
for both of us and if I fail some pow
er stronger than the Cardboard Box
trust shall tell me the reason why"
A Trust.
Janet accepted George Hamer that
night, and John Burton was called on
to approve the lovers plighted vows.
He did sc honestly and without reser
walton.
Unfortunately, with his usual i'll
luck, Burton was forced into a state
of passive hostility against the other
members of the Hamer household. Mr..
Hamer gave him to understand that
his friendship was no longer desired.
Mrs. Hamer Reproduced him for hav-
Ing encouraged" her son In the folly
which had now eliminated In an I'm
possible" marriage, and Mabel told him
plainly that she did not think she
could ever forgive him for helping In
the arrangement Of her brother from
those who really loved him and had
his best interests at heart"
Now, John could be as stubborn -
mule when convipced tiaat vrene wae
~triumphlng ever flrht. h Was : ~
nan-1hs stcAer tn DknMnDogA
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John Burton, a worker in a steel mill,
suddenly inherits an English title and $780,
II necessary, in an attempt to solve the
question rs Humanity in the Grip of
Evil2"' Each episode of this series forms
a distinct story in itself depicting his ex-
perlences In his search for the truth.
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49, tAANS AS VoS AS a ~ NA6it
the factory before concluding the deal.
AS the weather was phenomenally
fine, and Garden City lay some 40 miles
from the city, he brought with him his
younger son, the little boy, William,
whom his elder brother had not seen
since the family disturbance caused
by the marriage.
Burton was unfeignedly pleased
when he saw the child, believing that
a complete reconciliation was immi-
nent. But he had not yet taken an
accurate measure of Elwood Hamer's
dour spirit. The millionaire grufiy or
dered the boy to remain near the car,
and actually refused to shake hands
with George, affecting to regard him
merely as the manager of a business
which he was about to purchase.
Inside the Office, he dealt only with
essentials. Herein he was reasonable
enough. Having read through the
agreement prepared by Buttons law
yer, he remarked that it seemed to COW
er the ground exactly on the arranged
terms. Then he inspected the build
ings and machinery, and was ever gra-
ciously pleased to signify his approval
Of certain new methods brought In by
his o n
All this took time, and q grain Of
hope again peeped up in Johns soul.
He believed the q was only playing
q part. and gratifying hts ewn self
esteem BY not giving way too easily.
nlweed Hamsr was actually signing
~ posekase dDsd when ! nan ruaho1
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-12
Twas TORTURED BY
INTENSE PAIN OF
| ACUTE ARTHRIT!S
Wheeling Man Believes EIectro.Medi-
cal Treatment Only Thing That
Could Have Helped Him.

After tho experience Of scores Of
, other chronic sufferers who found no
. relief under ordinary .trratment-Mr.
William Healey. Of Il. +. d. No. >.
Wheeling. W. Va. obtained tile long
! sought relief and found il al The Elec-
tro-McdiCal Institute AT ll@T Marker
street. II" tells Of his ease as follows:
For eight or min" weeks previous
, 10 my going 70 The ElcCtrn-McdiCal IN
slitut" in Wheeling. have suffered
with what several different doctors
! called acute arthririS ri The ankles
, and though | treated with them moth
; ing seemed 10 give mo any relief.
I Il finally managed To call At The
Eilcctro-MnIliral Institute. though | felt
at each step that would cry out from
the pain. The first treatment helped
me- grca, deal and since then | lost
only one day from my work Of rougher
in a Wheeling Iron and Steel mill.
though before this ! had laid off Il
great deal.
The first two or three treatments
almost cured me. but | kept right on
with the treatments and now august
"nd), have not an ache or pain, |
sleep good and feel fine in every way
and am certain their electrical treat
! ments are all that would have done
! me any good. as | had grown disrour.
aged under other methods Of treat
:; mpnt.
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NERVE CONDITION
CAUSED DISTRESS

Often a woman begins 10 run down,
feels miserable and nervous and in
this condition she seeks aid. but only
TOO often does not find it until after
visiting many doctors who do not
seem to understand her condition.
The Electro-Medcal Doctors, whose
Wheeling Institute comprises the com
plcle second floor at 1927 Market ST.,
over Gricsts Cut Rate Pharmacy,
have had long experience in the treat
ment OF all forms Of chronic diseases
and hence their experience is perhaps
one Of their most valuable assets.
Miss Elizabeth Stevens. Of 1921 Den
niston Ave, SwissVale, Pa. who suf-
fered from general breakdown. ac-
companied with nervous twitchingS of
different parts Of the body. found no
relief for her condition though treat.
ing with a doctor for some time, and
her troubles caused her much dis.
tress.
Recently Miss Stevens started treat,
lleNl dL lu' EItNiI b-hltNlNdl us III Ntt,
and her condition has made a decided
change. AS Miss Stevens says: My
nervousness is about gone and feel
fine"
Thousands Of other sufferers have
found health through The ElrCtro-Med-
ical Doctors. II is III" old. old story of
80 u .if,tlr al nt
methods OF treatment failed.
Among the ailments treated by The
Electro Medical nOrlOrS ar" chronic
and lccp-Scated discusses Ul the nerves.
blood, heart. liver. kidneys. bladder,
spine, brain. also rheumatism, paralI-
sis, epilepsy, ga!I stones. Snit'.r. indl-
ErstiUn. constipation, dyspepsia, n"u-
ralgia, caiarrh, deafness. asthma and
other diseases Of women and OF men.
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RELIEF WAS MAGICAL

az had 2 severe attack of Broncho-
Pneumonia last Christmas, which af-
iecled my health 10 such an extent
that ! was completely knocked out.
states Mr.. J. A. Johns. OF Al Rebecca
street. Pittsburgh, in relating his eX-
perience previous 10 and after, treat
ins with the Electro Medical Doctors,
who have their Wheeling Institute at
1927 Market street, over Griests Cut
Rate Pharmacy.
My breath was so short that could
moi even exert myself slightly without
feeling PLAYED out. My stomach went
back on me and could not digest my
food. which would ferment, form gases
and cause misery. In addition my kid
neys became involved. causing con.
srant pain and this condition lasted all
winter and spring until ! went 10 the
Electro Medical Doctors Cor treatment.
II wish now 10 say 10 my friends
and the public that the very first treat
ment I received produced a marvellous
result in my condition. My kidney
and stomach trouble vanished as if by
magic. could eat, sleep, walk and
work without the slightest discomfort.
Now after only three weeks of their
treatment am certainly a we'll anG
happy man. As an illustration. |
walked last Sunday many miles, climb
ing the steepeSt hill in the city with
perfect ease. whereas before | could
NOT climb the stairs of my own house.
Il cannon speak TOO highly in praise
of what the Elrctro.Medical Doctors
have done for me-.
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DREAD PARALYSIS
vANQU|SHED WITH
ELECTRIC DEVICE
BeIlaire, Ohio, Man States Experience
at The EIcctro-medicaI
institute.

1t is difficult for the we'll person to
realize with what hopelessness suf-
ferer who believes himself incuraable,
looks upon the future. With some all
ments, the affection or disease brings
hone to the victim that recovery is
almost certain-with other ailments
such as paralysis, the victim some
times retains faint hope until thor
oughly discouraged by many doctors
who pronounce the case incurable.
Mr.. Lewis Sklenar. of 415e Trumbull
St., Bellaire, Ohio. relates his expert
ence In seeking relief or a cure in the
following remarkable statement made
one week ago.
Last July 18th. after 4 period Of
ILLNESS due 10 a general break down.
| was suddenly stricken with paralysis
which rendered my right arm useless,
the paralysis also extending down my
right SIDE so that ! could only walk
with great difficulty.
~ consulted several doctors about
my condition and was told that / was
suffering with Progressive Peripheral
paralysis, for which there was no cure.
"In desperation and agony At the
prospect of being helpless cripple
for life, I consulted the doctors or the
Electro Medical Institute in Wheeling
at 1927 Market 81. and finally began
their treatment.
Since starting the treatment at the
Electro-Medical Institute ! have had
restored entirely. the use OF my arm
and leg and have returned TO my work
(miner) and am quite as well as ever
was in my life before.
IL am glad to be able TO publish this
statement broadcast thai all persons
may know what wonderful thing has
been done for me and that all may
profit by my experience.
At the EleCtro-Medical Institute
practically every modern method of
electrical and medical treatment is
used for The benefit Of patients. The
treatments are painless, harmless
and efficient.
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analysis. This will give every sufferer
a chance to obtain scientific dlagno-
sis of his or her condition, after which
the sick person can readily know what
can be done with the modern Electro
Medical system Of treatment IN their
own particular case.
The examination is the most import
ant part OF the proceeding when a sui
tercr calls AZ the Electro Medical In
stitute. Whilst it costs but one dollar
TO those calling at the Institute during
the next seven days, yet the examlna'
ton is made as thorough and as accu-
rate as if the patient had paid the full
regular examination charges. After
the diagnosis is made the mode or
treatment is determined. 1t is never
harsh drugs or dangerous polSOnS
That is the old way, but science has
proven that electricity scrums, bac-
terine, aMtitoXinS and mild medicines
are best. The great physicians OF to-
day are learning the trend OF medicine
is away from drugs. The most dell
cate man, woman or child need nave
no fear either of having an N-Ray eX,
animation made or of taking electrical
treatments The N-Ray and electrical
treatments are harmless, painless and
safe in the hands of experts. They
are totally unlike the old shocking cur
rents used in the old days.
There are many private treatment
booths in the Electro-Medical Institute
for the separate treatment of patients.
The diseases treated at the Electro
Medical Institute are anemla, asthma
biliouSnesS. bladder and blood trou'
bles, bronchitis, constipation, cough
and colds. dropSy, deafness. dyspepsia,
epilepsy. eczema. female troubles,
stomach gases. gall stones. gastrltlS,
gOitre, heart weakness. headaches.
heartburn. intestinal troubles. inSom-
MIA. kidney trouble. liver complaints,
weak lungs. nervous debility, paraly-
sis. hemorrhoidS, rectal troubles. rheu-
matism. rupture. stomach trouble, SKIN
and many other diseases.
The Electro-Mcdical Institute is To-
Gated on the second floor at 1127 Mar
ket street. between Eleventh and
Twelfth streets, over Griesi's Cut Rate
Drug store. The office hours are daily
from 3 Il. III. to 5 .. III. Sunday hours
are from ~ Il. Ill. 10 p. III.
Charge for treatment at the new IN
stitute Is always moderate in price,
and during the special offer above re-
lated is so low that no one need hest
tate L moment 10 call for treatment.
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NEICHBORS MARVEL
At SUFFERER NOW
STRONG AND WELL

"For two years have been troubled
with a general run down condition,
with congestion Of my lungs and WAS
very nervous" states Mrs. Mary Cot
lings, Of us Watson ST.. Pittsburgh,
in. a recent statement in relating her
conditions previous 10 going 10 the
Eleclro-Mcdica Institute for treat
ment.
''Twicc during this time. continues
Mrs. Collins. II WAS given up to die.
/ have Ia"gr rnOmnE house and had
To give up all my work. could hard
~ get around.
six weeks ago began III" Electro
Medical Doctors treatment and wish
10 state for publication that have in.
proved wonderfully. feel well and
strong again and not only supervise
my huuSrw0rk. but do most of ii my
self My neighbors marvel al my inn
pruvrmcnt The Elcctro-Mcdical Doc
Tors have certainly done wonders for
me. and make this statement for pub
lie use