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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
BOTH SIDES REPULSE
ATTACK NEAR VERDUN
French RepuIse German Attack With Bayonet
and Grenades Northeast of Verdun while
Germans RepuIse French Attack
Northwest of the City

actions occurred during last
night the war Office reported the Ger
mans failed to return the attacks.
Berlin, May 11.-French troops
were repulsed in two advances north
west of Verdun yesterday, the war Of
fee reported this afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11

A movement has been started to
have a genuine celebration of the
Fourth of July in this city this year.
Some of the business men are be-
hind the move and as it is Grand Rap
ids turn to celebrate the birthday of
the nation, it is more than probable
that this city will put on a big cele-
bration.
Marshfeld celebrated last year and
will help Grand Rapids this year.
There is a sort of geneleman's agree
ment between the two cities to alter
nate the celebration of independence
day.
This summer promises to be big
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
BANKERS =: :%::.::: :....... -~rr9
ON CHARGE OF m|SAP-
PR0PR|AT|NG FUNDS
Prominent 0conomoWoc Men Arraigned-- --AIIeg-
ed to Have Used $4,000 of Banks Funds

Ernst C. Theobald aged 46, assist
ant cashier of the bank and connected
with the institution for 25 years. He
is married and has three children and
is a son-in-law of Peter Binzel, vice
president of the bank and wealthy
brewer.
Milwaukee, Wis, May 11.-When
Charles D. Probert and Ernst C. Theo-
bald of Oconomowoc were arraigned
before Court Commissioner Francis
Bloodgood, they were held for trial
to the grand jury. Probert was put
under $4,000 bail and Theobald was
placed under $4,000 bail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
SECRETARY NAMED IN
DIVORCE SUIT
Or. Ellis B. Guild, Deacon Mt Morris Baptist
Church, Sued for Divorce Secretary
Named as Correspondent

the deacon minus his coat, vest and
shoes and the pretty stenographer
partly undressed according to affidav-
it's accompanying the complaint.
Previously a detective listening at
a keyhole at Mrs. Haslie's apart
ment said he heard the deacon ad-
dress her as "dear" and give her re-
sounding kiss.
Dr. Guild, a noted lecturer and
church philosopher, denies the charge
and declares his relations with his
secretary were purely platonic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
ODD FELLOWS
Dance ENJOYED
BY MANY

The dance given by the Odd Fellows
at the [. o. o. F. hall on Second street
north last evening was we'll attended
and every one had very delightful
time. The music was good, and the
floor in excellent condition and the af
fair went off in the usual happy man
ner which is always provided with an
Odd Fellow entertainment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
SHRINERS
Will TOUR
THE STATE
CBy United Press AssOciation) J.

Milwaukee, Wis, May 11.-Wiscon-
sin Shriners~ are planning to make a
tour of the state starting from this
city on July 25. 1t will be "smile
trade" trip. Among some of the cities
to be visited are Fond du Lac, Osh-
kosh, Wausau, Green Bay, Ashland,
Superior, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Spar
ia, Tomah, Kilbourn, Portage, Madi-
son, GAINESVILLE, Elkhorn and Racine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
WOMEN HEAD THREE
DIVISIONS OF THE
CHARITIES CONFERENCE
(By United Press Association

Indianapolis, Ind, May 11.-Three
of the main divisions of the national
Conference of Charities and Correc-
tion here today have women as pre-
siding officers. Miss Julia Lathrop
of the Federal Children's Bureau is
head of a division on children; Mrs.
A. D. Sheffield of the Massachusetts,
Board of Charity heads the division
on the family and the community and
Dr. Katherine Bement Davis of New
York, the division on correction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
BUYS SHOE
REPAIRING
MACHINERY

Ignatz Zimmerman has purchased
the shoe repairing machinery owned
by Henry Neiman and will have it in
stalled in the Smith & LuzensH shoe
store where Mr.. Zimmerman conducts
a shoe repairing shop. Mr.. Neiman
will be employed by Mr.. Zimmerman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
(By United Press Association.)

New York, May 11.-Dr. Ellis B..
Guild, a deacon of Mt. Morris Baptist
church one of the best known Bap-
lists in the east was today sued for
divorce by Mrs. Clara T. Guild, veal
thy Bostonian.
The vivacious young secretary and
school assistant, Mrs. Sarah T. Has
lie was named as correspondent.
Five detectives who raided Mrs.
Haslie's apartments March 81 found
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
DEMOCRATIC
Committee
NET TODAY
Will Choose Alternates to Attend Ma
tiOnal Convention at st. Louis.
(By United Press Association.)

tby UnlCed freSs ASSocidlloh-i
Milwaukee, Wis, May 1.-THE de-
mocratic state central committee met
at two o'clock this afternoonat the Ho-
tel Wisconsin to choose alternates e.
lected to attend the national conven
ton at st. Louis and make plans for
the coming campaign.
Delegates to the convention elected
at the primary on April ID, also at
tended the meeting. The delegates
will choose chairman ofthe Wiscon-
sin representation, name delegate
to second the nomination of President
Wilson on behalf of Wisconsin and
name the members of important COM
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
(By United Press Association.)

NDy UtIttu 4 AVSS %1oSVN tRVKH'J
Paris, May 11.-French troops re-
pulsed with bayonets and grenades in
attack delivered by the Germans this
morning south of Vaux pond north
east of Verdun.
On the east bank of the Meuse only
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
GAINESVILLE
WOMAN KILLS
HERSELF
Domestic Trouble Said to be Cause of
Mrs. Baldwin's Taking Poison.
(By United Press Associati0n.)

GAINESVILLE, Wis, May 11.-Mrs. F.
Baldwin, aged As, killed herself last
night by drinking poison. Domestic
trouble it was stated caused the wo-
man to kill herself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
AIDES!

Mrs. J. M. Norton, M. H. S. T., will
give Massage and Suggestotheraphy
Treatments. Ask for prices. Phone
No. 461. 5tdp.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
DO DAYS IN JAIL
FOR GIVING
LIQUOR TO
THE INDIANS

Earl w. Schwart, who claims Gosh
en-, Ind, as his home port, was SEN
fenced to 60 days in the county Jail by
Judge Edw n Pomainville last ev-
ening. Schwart was arrested on
charge of giving Intoxicating liquor
to Indians and was identified by Ed.
Decorah, an Indian to whom he gave
liquor.
Schwart pleaded guilty to the
charge. District Attorney John Rob-
erts appeared for the state.
Subscriptions for the Chicago & Mil
waukee papers renewed by w. Sierck
& Bros. tt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11

Buy 1t In Grand Rapids.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-10-12
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
OOTOBER SESSION. l9lO


October 2nd,- 19l8.-Hon. Board OF
County Commissioners met in regular
session all members present. 4. p.
McLain, Chairman.
On motion the Board adjourned to
meet at o'clock a M, Oct. 3, 1915.
On motion the following reports
were approved:
Bulick, II. NJ, County Clerk.
DeGraw, @. c., Court Clerk
Jones, Johnnie M Sheriff.
Meese. IL. d., Justice of the Peace.
Beaver district.
Clifford, X. H., JUSTICE OF the Peace,
Forgan district.
Neill, Frank p, for dragging.
On motion the contract for painting
wood work and making outside walls
rain proof according to specification
made, for the amount OF 1915 90, was
awarded to w. A. Gamble, Contractor
and Decorator.
Board adjourned to meet at 2 O'Clock
p. m.
Two O'Clock p m, the Board met
pursuant to adjournment.
On motion the following claims were
allowed on the salary fund:
Johnnie NJ. Jones, salary Sheriff sl66 81
Johnnie NJ. Jones, salary Jaiier 5000
W. O Rutledge, salary and
mileage .................. 4s q
j. II. Criswell, salary and
mileage ................... 90 81
II r. .McLain, salary and mileage 4s.lS
Geo. II. Wright, salary, County
Assessor. ......,.....,,.... l5a Al
Mrs. Lon Ford, two days Court
Clerk office ................. 4.W
Mrs Lon Ford, six days County
Clerks office. e......,......... l2.Ol
Frank Shockley, salary rs Un-
dersheritf ,..........,, ..... 76.O'
@. +. Twy ford, salary, County
Attorney ........,....,...... loo. .b'
Mary Newsom, salary as Home
demonstrator .............. Sc
J.F. Newsom, salary as County
Demonstration tor------.......- 4l.b
II. NJ. Bulick, salary, Co. Clerk 100 q
Mrs. b. G. Brown. salary as
Deputy Treasurer. So U
B q. Brown, salary as Deputy
treasurer ......,.,... .,...., IO.V
Jessie Caldwell, salary as Dep
uty County Clerk .,..,..... 20 o.
O. X Drum, salary as Deputy
County Clerk. ...........,... 600
G. r. Ayers, salary as County
superintendent ............ 100 q
?. p. Frysinger, salary as Co.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-10-12

Take Chamberlain's Tablets and
adopt diet OF vegetables ana cereals
Take outdoor exercise daily and your
complexion will be greatly improved
within few months. Try IL. For
sale by Davis Drug Co.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-10-12
After -Four Years Of Diseouragins
Conditions, Mrs. Bullock Gave
Upin Despair. Husband
Came to Rescue.

catroa. Ky.--ln an interesting letter
rom this place, Mrs. Bette Bullock
writes as follows: IL suffered for four
years. with womanly troubles. and during
this time, ! could only sit up for a little
while. and could not walk anywhere at
al. At times. I would have severe pains
In my LEFT sides
The doctor was called In, and his treat
mem relieved me for a while. but was
soon confined 10 my bed again. After
hsi, nettdng seemed to do me any good.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-10-12
Treasurer

iTedsuTef '................ 100 w
On motion the following claims on
the Court Fund were allowed;
ii. ID. Meese, fees, j p. Court 34.65
y. l. Whitlow, Bailiff. ...... II 90
w. w. Murray. salary, Jsnitor 5000
l.. l.. Shaw, salary as Deputy
) Court Clerk. ................ 1900
s. w Culwell, Attorney fees
in state case .......... $500
W, w. Murray, criminal fees 1855
w. w. Murray, baiiiff, one day 200
Claud Smith, Attorney fees,
in state case ................ $500
B. w. Tedder, Court bsilin. 80. 800
Fred King, mileage Guyman to
Beaver and return. ........ 500
G. G. DeGraw, salary as Court
Oierk ..'.'....,.......... loo. 90
}, A. Spohn, salary, Judge. lo8. .88
Joe Cain, supper for ~ jussmen 4.2O
On motion the following claims were
allowed on the Contingent fund:
u. t. Ayers. express and p.
hnr .o..
Do1 rent----------..,. 200
J. e. Provst, hauling sand to
court mouse se................ 5.25
A, n. Garrett, work on locks
on lsll .................,. 100
5. l.. Whitlow, car hire, State
vs.. Ed Greer. r................ 1870
w, I. Quinn, phone rent, court 1877. 2e
l.. b. Tooker, printing Com
missioners' proceedings. 49,. 22.JO
democrat, Publications. ... 1925
Frank Shockley, Coyote scalp leo
Frank ShockleY, car hire, State 1850
Howard Risheson, stamps -. 100
g. T. Ayers, telephone. .... .e5
Tracy Hardware Co. Merehsn-
disc, Jail and court house 81, ,26
Beaver Mere. Co, merchandise, 4.
JAIL. ................ 10 10
Anna Lining. laundry, jail. 4.7b
Geo. Whitaker. Registrar. 6.25
Q. F. Twyford, expense, auto
hire' ''.'..... .................. 10 90
Maud ., Thomas, printing elec-
tion ballots. ............ l05, 90
X. W. Little. grading eIsmina-
tion papers. ............ 24.5O
j. A. Lancaster, precinct registrar.
NJ. o. Thomas. printing call for
bids, election ballots, special
term court, etc. 1000
Johnnie NJ. Jones, telephone o.. ls SO
Johnnie NJ. Jones, stamps. .. 500
Johnnie NJ Jones, boarding
prisoners. .........,...... 1900
On motion the Board adjourned to
meet Oct. 4th, 1915.
October 1915. Board met pursu-
} ant to adjournment. All member
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-10-12
HUSBAND RESCUED
DESPAIRING WIFE

! had gotten so weak ! could not stand,
and | gave up In despair.
Al last, my husband got me bottle a
Cardui. the woman's tonic. and COM
menced taking L. From the very fire.
DOSE. | could tell Il was helping ne. !
can now walk two miles without h
firing me. and am doing all my work.,
II you are all run down from womanly
troubles. don't give up In despair. Try
cardul. the woman's tonic. Ithas helped
more than million women. In its 10
years Of continuous success. and shsuiA
surely help you, too. Your druggist has
sold Cardm for years. He knows whss
il viii do. Ask him. He win rscos-
mend Il. Begin taking cardd today.
Write 70; chait.nooal Mssieins Co. Lsal,s.
Advisory Dept, Chattanooga. Tenn, for HpecLnk
Ias.ructio1ss en your case and d psxs book. "Hpne
rrsaitasnt tss Wsuss-" ssni In p'Ar sfacpsh :. teR
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-10-12
FOR A MUDDY COMPLEXION.

And Herald Ads Bring Results.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-11

edge for support. mo, He de-
serves IL. but don't do II. tight my
own battles. Besides, Il would be
against the law. And this paper Is
struggling for law and order In the
community Senator Mason has de-
bauched. He wantonly attacked me.
Let the law deal with him."
"But he"
Take him out, boys ordered
Fletcher, and turn him over to a
policeman. As soon as can get my
head tied up. I'll come around to the
station and mako the formal
charge"
And I'll charge You with criminal
libel" yelled Mason. with criminal
libel and"
"Shut up" snapped the reporter.
clapping his hand. none too gently.
over the captives mouth. shut UP
and come along quietly, or well drag
you out by the heels. And never so
suing any paper for criminal libel.
either. II you do. they're apt to
prove II on you"
In the Masonburg police court, an
hour later. Fletchers testimony
(backed by that OF his once boy.
who had seen the whole hghD. prov.
ed clearly that Mason had been the
asgressor.
Even the magistratc--who owed
his appointment to the senator--had
The Detroit times., 1916-07-11
..j;;9>$zass'<

county's political boss and its lead.
Ing corporation lawyer. Though n
decade had passed. since his single
term in the senate, he still bore the
proud courtesy-title OF senator"
In Masonburg and in Somers county.
his will was supreme His ancestors
had founded and named his home
city; and he ruled that city as he
chose.
And now. after a quarter century
Of such rnassailed cYardom as only
a small-city magnate can exercise,
his sway was protested
II was not a fellow millionaire or
another politician who challenged his
rule That would have been easier
to bear. No. his enemy was no great
er parsonage than stephen Fletcher,
owner and editor OF the local news
paper.
Fletcher had recently begun
campaign OF news stories and edito-
rails attacking the senator In per-
son; and his financial and political
The Detroit times., 1916-07-11

loving embrace. as they fought.
II was not battle that could have
hoped 10 win praise from adopts In
the fistic art. For. both men were
somewhat past middle age and OF
sedentsry habit. and neither was &C
customed TO active warfare. other
than that OF the written or spoken
word
But. as II was, their tussle was
fercely waged. And by reason OF
greater bulk the senator presently
began to get the better OF II. -
As the once force. aroused by the
turmoil. ran pell-mell into the room,
Mason struck his opponent q chance
blow In the face that sent F1et cher
clean on his feet. The editor fell,
hitting his head heavily against the
corner OF his deck.
Before Mason could pursue his sd-
vantage, half q dozen men had SELF
ed him and forced him. kicking and
snarlins into . corner. where they
held him pinioned.
shall beat him up for you.
boss'" asked q sympathetic report
er. helping the dased and bleeding
Fletcher to his feet. Say the word.
and I'll made the big stiff look a. II
Won Hindenburv's army had been
playing handball with him"
NO." painted Fletcher. swayfng
and weak a. he clutched at the desk
The Detroit times., 1916-07-11

edy. John Battleby Watts. the
youth who made his millions turn
ing hay into breakfast cereal. while
seeing the gay boulevards OF Paris
on his honeymoon tour, is relieved
of . valuable pearl necklace belong.
ing to his wife. Hoping 10 recover
the original gems. he purchases a
phony duplicate which his wife In
nocently accepts as the real neck
lace. Upon the return 10 America.
Watts finds himself in a tangle with
the customs officers. He doesn't
want to pay duty on the fake
pearls. and yet to declare them
phony, means to reveal the truth TO
his bride. The complications that
ensue are very amusing TO the on
locker but mighty uncomfortable for
Watts. Cyril Chadwick. we'll
known and accomplished British
comedian OF the legitimate stage.
ably assists Mr.. Brian in the com
edy. His facial expression IL ex'
funny.
The Washington program offers
many other entertaining features
johnny and Emma Ray. In
Casey. the Millionaire" a Burton
Holmes travelogue TO Munich, songs
by Belle Barron. and organ and or
.hestra selections.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-11
Hart Made, Monday
! Morning On East
i Michigan Pike Tour
ACK1NAW CITY
8 OBJECTIVE POINT
william E. Metzger
Heads Automobile
Fleet on Tour

n small army Of automobiles OF
\ v1rious makes. loaded with an en-
\ Ilnsiastic linen-dustered. peak-cap-
~. sun-goggled bunch OF boosters
500 GOOD roads. and led by Q khaki
d /possed band In Ford cars, left the
VRnet Grand and Hamilton-blvds.
*nfSnAay morning, at 9 o'clock, on the
Ut Michigan Pike tour, arranged
49, the good roads committee OF the
'tpGtruit Board OF Commerce.
4 LINED up In front OF the Henry
U6rd hospital. each automobile car
4 lod large white banner lettered In
he with the words, East Michigan
srlke tour" and az the intrepid land
naSigators hit the pike" with VII
llnm h. MetIger, chairman of the
- road committee. seated in the
N1r autO 0f the fleet. the several
knadroA folk standing around sent
W : cheer.
The motorists did a little prelimi-
10y parading, circling around the
houlevard and going east to Wood
sword-ave. before hitting the trail
~ to Royal Oak, Birmingham. Pom
he, ETC., to Bay City, which will
~ reached this afternoon. and
where : royal welcome awaits the
tcarIsts.
"a A the cars drove along the boule-
yard moving picture operators were
% hand with their rapidly clicking
1nnchines. and within few hours
~ movie screens of the city will
ks1p to emphasize the importance OF
~ nrst annual good roads tour OF
~ Board Of Commerce.
g = big Federal truck. all carefully
&unvassed, promised an excellent
oc1nmissary department 70 rfrst re-
H. daring the day to the hot, dusty,
'}1lksty and hungry travellers.
Ehe itinefary of the trip includes
~ City. Pinconning and all towns
III Tawas City. Au Sable and al
n Ito Alpena, all towns to Che
Utnn. AL towns % Mackinaw
~ WHARF. on Friday, an elaborate
tpSxam win take place with thu
yost lGiohlsan Pike association. the
(o1f1 Mn development associa
Nm. - simiiex. organizations unit
~ "a - 0nmq Dtratiou to be made
- ting the good roadl
6ntIhehG lnxx6e second annua
Nh n Michigan Agricultural ant
Dood Roads congress In session IL
gal k1Eax City.
A,the same hour that the Detroit
e8 IN Monday, q number OF goo'
~ ! At&usiasts Or Chicago lef
~ city 1hdwfll Join the Detroiter,
= Mackinaw City.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-11
CAST or CHARACTERS.

SENATOR MASON. political ana
financial sutoerat Of Mason
burg.
STEPHEN FLETCHER, editor,
who disputes Msson's rule.
MRS. FLETCHER, wife Of the
editor.
ROSE MASON, student az SEM
mary, In love with Tom.
TOM FLETCHER, captain Of
cadets At a military academy,
In love with Rose.
ATTORNEY DAVENPORT, who
conducts Toms defense.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-11
CADILLAC.


A number Of pretty young women
posing In what the program called
Midsummer Visions" proved q good
hot weather offering In the Cadillac
theater, Sunday, where the summer
burlesQue company, masquerading
under the name OF maids Of De.
troit," presented an entertainment
that seemed to please.
The summer comedians IN the
Cadillac work Just as hard. and Just
as roughly with the big stick brand
OF humor, as their brothers OF the
winter shows. Temperature seems
to have nothing TO do with II. al
though the spectator is apt to won
der how so much energy can be re-
leased In hot July weather without
serious damage TO the individual.
Two burlettas, with musical and
terpsichorean trimmings. called "Dr.
Dippy's Sanitarium," and "A Picnic
at Coney Island" were no worse, II
not any better. than the average
ofYered In this house.
A number Of vaudeville acts, and
Gonna, the dancer, rounded out the
show.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-11

methods and his sources OF wealth.
IL was very irritating, Douoly so. he
cause all that Fletcher said about
Mason was true. Moreover. even the
most tactful OF the senator's ennis
saries had wholly failed TO buy on
the editor or 10 scare him into
silence.
The attacks continued. and grew
more and more virulent People
we're beginning to eye Mason as
kance. Papers In other cities were
printing some OF the more spicy OF
Fletcher's statements.
Little by little. Senator Mason had
worked himself into homicidal
rage against this foe who would
neither be bribed nor bluffed into
submission The CLIMAX came one
day when. opening his morning pa
per. The Masonburg Daily Appeal"
Mason read these two column head
lines on the front page:
MASON CAARSED WITH CON-
TRACT FRAUDS.
Millionaire Statesman Falls 10 Es-
plain Discrepancy In Electric
Lighting Bids and Bill Rend-
cred to City.
The senator read the headlines six
times Then. Tuning and muttering.
he read the news story beneath
them Turning 10 the editorial page.
his eyes fell on leader entitled
"Mason's Rawest Deal. Yet"
With a snort like a baited bulls,
the senator snatched up his hat and
his heavy walking stick. and stamp
ed ont OF his Office. Five minutes
later lie stormed into the city room
OF the Daily Appeal" and, brushing
aside an office boy who tried 10 bar
his way. burst unannoCnced into
: ephen Fletchers private sanctum.
Tho editor was glancing over a
sreag OF smudged proof she sets, He
looked M. with no great show OF In
terest. as HIS visitor entered. fetch
or vas not surprised by the call. He
had been expecting something Of the
sort for a long time.
We'll. senator Mason" he said
CURLY 10 the purplefa faced millionaire
who was bearing wrathfully down
upon him. what can do for you"
Il came here" Numbered The sen
ator. 10 order you 10 cease these
assaults upon my char
acter. and 10 retract this vile
THE moment the assaults become
returned Fletcher
.'they wiz cease Until then, they
shall continue-until have broken
up the political orookedness that IS
wreckirg cur city and county. =
Are YOU responsible for this out
rareous artic!a7" demanded Mason,
thrlstng the paper under Fletcher's
nose Are YOU? Speak up"
81 am" answered Fletcher and l
have here the proof sheets Of
much stronger one for to'norrow's
paper. give you fair warning that
T."
He got no further. Mason's rage
burst all bounds OF selfcortrol and
sanity. With a wordless below, the
senator swung his heavy cane aloft
and brought II whizzing down on
Fletcher's unprotected head
BUT the more fragile editor was as
rimhle OF body ar Of mind. He
ieapel sideways from his chair as
he murderous blow descended. and
lrcked away from IL, Selling his
a -sailaurs arm.
The two grappled. Up and down
and across the tiny Office they pun
meled and wrestled and butted their
-.-.,.-,.+lsAssif,s takather- In 4 right I'm.