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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-08-25
CHAPTER XII.

Lorelei exploded her bomb at break
fast Sunday morning. and the effect
was all she had dreaded. Fortunately
Jim had gone out. The girls humilia-
ton at Merkle's disclosure and her
merciIess accusations left little to he
said in self-defense. OF course, the
usual tears followed. likewise repe-
titions Of the time-worn plea that ii
had all been done for Lorelei's own
good and had been prompted by unself
ish love for her
"T'm beginning to doubt that" Lore
lei said, slowly. Il think you all look
upon me as a piece of property to do
with as you please. Perhaps I'm dis
loyal and ungrateful. butt can't help
it And can't forgive you yet When
l can I'll come home again, but it's
impossible for me TO live here now.
feeling as l do. I want TO love you
so Pm-going to run away"
Tragically through her tears. Mrs.
Knight inquired: "what will become
of us? We can't live-Jim never does
anything for US"
In Peters watery stare was abiect
fright. "Lorelei wouldn't let US suf-
fer" he venured. TREMENDOUSLY. I'm
sick. l may die any time. so the doc
tor says" He was indeed a changed
man: that easy good -humor that had
been his most hkable trait had been
lost in habitual peevishness.
an keep the house running as be.
fore" his daughter assured him. and
I'll manage to get along on what's left
But you mustn't be quite so extrava-
CANT. that's all. ] sha'n't be-and you
wouldn't force me to do anything I'd
regret. I'm sure" She ch0ked down
her pity ar the sight Of the invalid's
pasty face and habby form then
turned to the window Her emotion
prevented her from observing the relief
that greeted her words
The moment was painful; Lorelei's
eyes were dim. and she hardly saw the
doeary prospect Of fire escapes. o.
gnitewashed brick. Of bare. gaping
back yards overhung with eioJbeslines.
like nerves exposed i'll the process az
dissection.
yves, tk'ngs VIII so on just the
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sNEe," she repeated. ten cienched
her hands and burst forth miserably: :
"Oh. know how badly you need
money! know what the doctor SAYS.
and-I'n get it somehow. II seems 70
me I'd pay any price just to see dad
walking around again and TO know
that you were both provided for.
Money. money! You both worship it.
and-I'In getting so I can't think Of
anything else. Nothing else seems
worth while"
Two hours later a dray called for
her trunks and took them across town.
The Elegancia apartments looked
down on her with chill disapprovaI as
she entered: the elevator man stared
y her with black. hostile eyes until
she had made herself known; and
even the superintendent less pre-
tentious structure than the Elegancia
he would have been the ianitor-now
that ..No. G. was rented, did not extend
even a perfunctory welcome as he de-
livered the keys. On the contrary. he
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Foreigners, among that army, meant
nothing. I've never forgotten that day,
nor the figure Of that shouting, swear
ing man who came through the Bes-
semer mill crying for more speed.
more speed. more speed.
Il suppose I was too little to make
any foolish vows of vengeance. for I
was only a ragged mite Of child
among q horde of slaves. but when
grew older I often dreamed of having
that man in my power. and-making
him suffer. Who would-whO could
have imagined that I'd ever be living
on money wrung from the labor of men
Ike my father. and be in a position to
meet that man on an equal footing?
never did--not in my widest moments.
and yet-here l am--and the day of
reckoning gets closer all the time"
She ended with an abruptness that
evidenced her agitation. Rising. she
jerked, a beaded chain that depended
from the center lamp. and the room
was flooded with mellow light; then
she drew out the table drawer at her
guests elbow, and with shaking hands
selected a small box from the confu-
sion within. Lorelei recoiled at the
sight Of a revolver hidden among the
disorder.
Goodness! l hope 1t isn't loaded"
the latter exclaimed. ''Your story gives
me the creeps and that thing-seems
to fit in"
ITS loaded, all right. keep it for
protection. | don't know why I told
you all this" she half apologized TO
Lorelei. 1T has upset me, as it al
ways does"
How did you ever grow up and
educate yourself?"
81 hardly know. I filed out when
began to get something to eat. and
developed a good figure. Finally l got
to be a model / was quick to learn.
and when rich DANES came in 1
watched them. became good-looking,
too. although not so pretty as 1 am
now, for 1 couldn't put the time or
money on it. Then l came TO New
York. The rest isn't a pretty story"
Miss Lynn made this declaration
calmly as she busted herself with the
glass her servant had fetched She
dissolved a portion OF the powder she
had taken from the box in the spoon.
then carefully transferred the liquid
into the cap of pearl-and gold foun-
tain pen. Inserting the open end Of
the receptacle into first one, then the
other nostril. she inhaled the con
tents.
"what are you doing?" asked Lore
lei curiOusly.
Something to quiet my nerves. T.
wonder why told you all this2' She
eyed her guest speculatively, then
shrugged. "Well. since were to be
neighbors, we must be friends. and
there's no harm done. Now that Jar
Wis and are engaged, he's awfully
particular about the company 1 keep,
but he likes you. How different they
act when they're In earnest! He even
wants me to quit work now. but l
like the excitement-it's better than
waiting" She glanced at her wrist
watch and drew herself together "Our
time is up. dear; we must get back
10 the show-shop"
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SYNOPSIS.

Peter knight. defeated for political Of
Zee In his town. decides to venture New
York in order that the family fortunes
might benefit by the expected rise of his
charming daughter, Lorelei. a we'll
known critic interviews Lorelei Knight,
now stage beauty with BergTnaas Revue,
for a special article. Her eoin-hunting
mother outlines Lorelei's ambitions, but
Slosson, the press agent, later adds his
information. Lorelei attends Millionaire
Hammon's gorgeous entertainment. She
meets Merkle, a wealthy dyspeptic Bob
wharton comes unlimited. Lorelei dis
covers blackmail plot against Harmon,
in which her brother is involved. Merlzle
and Lorelef have an auto wreck. The
bIackmailers besmirch her good name.
pulous plotter. She finds in Adoree Dem
crest a real friend. and finds Bob Whar-
ton is Iikable
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made known the exclusive character
of the house in such a pointed manner
as to offend her
Iilas was out, she learned which
probably meant that she was still
asleep. Lorelei assembled to her new
home in low spirits. Now that she
saw the place in strong daylight she
was vaguely disappointed. She was
very lonely. very friendless. and very
much discouraged. Then she noticed
the telephone and sprang toward IT,
Adoree was at home; her voice an
swered eheerily. and her interruptions
of amazement and delight caused Lore
LET'S message TO spin itself out unduly
Without waiting for an invitation
Adoree cried:
let me come and help. Please!
Wen use both the poodles for mops,
and I'll be there in ten minutes
You're a perfect dear to say yes, for
know you want 10 do it all yourself"
Come now-quickly. I'm scaredA-
Lorelei begged, in fearful tones.
''Tn drive riglit up in my chariot OF
fame; wss going out and it's wait
ing while kaisomine my face Are
you sure everything is good and dirty?
Coody. Wen do it ourselves. Good
by"
Side by side the girls worked; they
forgot their luncheon. then sent the
Sad-faced footman in search Of dell
~. e,ssa-, eF1,r, a,9 c4n rsxsr,ousltr with
newspaper for tablecloth. BY eve
ming the place found itself for once iu
it's life clean and orderly. and the two
occupants dressed and went ont to
nearby hotel for dinner. Returning,
they put the final touches 70 their task
when Adoree left Late that night
she kissed her friend. saying:
Thank you for the loveliest Sunday
ever had. II was splendid, and I'll
come again tomorrow"
The theatrical profession IL full Of
women whose lives are fIawless: hence
1t had not been difficult for Lorelei to
build mp a reputation that insured re-
spect, although her connection with
Bergman show made the task more diff
ficult than 1t would otherwise have
been. During the two years of her
stage experience no scandal had at
tached to her name. and she had there
fore begun to feel secure. In that pc
Rod she had met many men of the
usual types that are attracted by foot
light favorites. and they had pressed
attentions upon her. but so long as she
had been recognized as the Lady Tn
unwelcome advances. Now, however,
that a scUrrilous newspaper story had
associated her name with that of a
wealthy man. she began to note
change Bergman's advances had been
only another disquieting symptom OF
what she had to expect--an indication
of the new color her reputation had as
summed.
Nobel Bergmans commercial caution
steered him wide Of the moral women
in his employ, but the other kind. ard
especially the innocent or the inexperi-
enced, had cause to know and to fear
him. In appearance he WIS slender
and forpish he affected a pronounced
waist line in his coats his eyes were
large and dark and brilliant. his mouth
vas sensual He never raised his
voice. be never appeared to see pla.u
women: such girls as accepted his at
tentions were sure Of advancement
but paid fo- II IN other ways
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derneath, father among the rest.
saw him go down under stream Of
liquid steel"
Lorelei's horrified exclams zion went
Lilas' voice was shrill
Yes. He was blotted out, right be
fore my eyes, in an instant In the
time it takes TO snap your finger, he
and the others were gone. changed
into smoke. into abso-ute nofhingness
There was no Insurance. snd nobody
took the blame Another Jew family.
"A few more widowed and fatherless
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his money out of the steel business
the business into which I was born.
Have you ever been through a millg.
mo"
Its wonderful, terrible. / can smell
the hot Stag, the scorching cinders, the
smoke, to this day. Some nights /
wake up-screaming, its so vivid. I
see the glare of the furnaces. the belch-
Ing flames, the showers OF sparks from
the ccnverters, the streams of white
hot metal, and they seem TO pour over
me. l have the same dream always;
I've had it ever since the night after
my father was killed"
You told me he was killed In steel.
mill"
Yes. before my eyes. I saw it.s
Lilas shuddered. 81 was a little girl
then. but I've never forgotten. We
were poor. dreadfully poor, like all the
Jews oh, yes; didn't you know I'm
a Jew?'
''Then Iilas Lynn
Stage name. It's really Lily Lee
vinsh. We were Polish. l was
dragged up, along with the other work
mems children, in the SCOT and CRIME
Of the Pennsylvania mills. Hell must
be like those miIls-it couldn't be
worse"
Lorelei had never heard her room
mate speak with such feeling nor in
such a strain. But Lilas seemed quite
unconscious of her little burst of elo-
quence. She was seated, leaning for
ward now with hands locked between
her knees; her eyes were brilliant in
the gathering dusk Her memories
| seemed to affect her with a kind OF
horror, yet to hold her fascinated and
to demand expression.
II was an imaginative kid" she
continued: cts a trait Of our people,
like-well, ike their distrust of au-
| thority and their fear of law. Father
worked in the Bessemer plant, like any
hunkie, and the women used to bring
the mems lunches to them. Mother
wasn't strong, and that duty fell TO me-
! II. was one of the biggest mills in
Pennsylvania, and its tonnage was
always heavy because the superin-
tendent was a slave driver. He was
one of those men who are born without
soul or feelings, and he had no in
terest in anything except rails and
plates.
Zone day took my stand just out
side the Bessemer plant. 1t was big
shell of steel Orders and corrugated
iron, and the side where we were WAC
open. Father saw me and waved his
hand-he always waved at me-then
saw the superintendent coming
through big, faced man
whom everybody feared. Wherever
he went the hunkies danced; he could
put life into a dead mans limbs, that
man. 1t was because cf their great
fear of him and his furious urging that
something happened"
Lilas had begun her recital slowly,
without apparent object, but once into
it she seemed unable to stop; and now.
although her words came haldngly, it
was plain that she had worked herself
into a sort of hysteria in which she
gave little heed to her nearer. II was
characteristic of her that she could
so excite herself by the power of Wis
ualization as to be completely Trans
ported.
Something went wrong overhead;
anyhow. the converter dumped too
! soon Men were working directly m
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decent young woman in
public life is forced to leave her
parents because they have no
regard for her reputation. She
needs money and needs it badly.
A rich man offers her ten thou
sand dollars. He says there are
no strings tc the gift-that he
merely wants TO be kind. Dare
she take it? Loreiei's dilemma Is
set forth in interesting detail In
this instalIment.
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LoreIei finds she cannot live long
er with her rascally parents. MerkIe,
the banker, has just offered to give
her ten thousand dollars. They are
discussing the proposition.
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viii Bon Wharton rescue her
from Bergman only 20 force his
own drunken attentions on the
unfortunate Loreiet?
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on Monday evening Mr.. Slosson. the
press agent thrust his head through
the dressing. room door and announced
ts I.0yelei:
Evening star., 1916-10-09
WANTED-TO BUY.

OWNER OF = CLEAR LOTS. so FIT. FRONT
age. good DEPTH in high. convenient. north
west location near 14th st. cars, will exchange
for equity in 6-room and bath modern brick
home Write particulars to 261-R. Star Office.
Evening star., 1916-10-09
s21s 9Th sT.-5 ROOMS AND BATH; COLO
nial front porch; in good repair; good rear
yard ONLY $3.50.
ALLAN Z. WALKER & CO., 1898 G at

FOR REST-BY GEORGE W. LINKINs,
1714 Pennsylvania ave. NV.
Phones-Main s29S-99.
1926 vt av NV 13r. 1929 Col rd NV, ,Sr bis 90
b. furnished. $500. 90 1117 av NV, Or,
1922 Eye NV. 12r. 3b. b. hwh ........ As 90
furnished 10000 2474 Ontario rd, Or.
2506-0S NV. Dor. b. hwh ...... 81 30
Alb. steam heat. 602 A Sc. sr, b. >. .35. so
furnished $50. 125. 90 1451 w NV, 7r b. so
(Same) unfurn'd.. 90 2O4 nw 7r, b.. 2s 80
11O7 l. 11r bhwh. 100 90 2417 Pa av NV 81. 90 80
1918 N II av NV, 11r. 314 c ay Sc, 81. b. q 80
2b, hwh, fur'd.. S3.33 2l59 av nv, ,5r. bio 90
sos 18th NV. 5000 sos 28th NV. Or w. IA 80
1915 NV. 10rb. 5000 2320 Eye nw,6r.b. IA so
625 2lst NV, sr. b. 1880 18th Sc, 81. 10 so
h-w hit & garage Al. 90 zoos nv, ,5r w. 10 so
THE OCTAvIA."
No. 12-7 rooms and bath, housekeeping $65 90
No. 26-s rooms and bath, housekeeping =. 65 90
No. 1s-5 rooms and bath. housekeeping . 1880
No. 20-5 rooms and bath. housekeeping - so
2128 G ST. NV. (NEW).
APARTMENTS.
1729 NV. Ar, b. 90 2304 Pa NV. 8r,
1902 7th NV, 3r, /. 1.OOi b. h-w heat ak m
COLORED TENANTS.
1923 4th NV. sr. b. % 774 Lamont NV 5r b1s so
933 Fla av. Sr. b. 1000 I'LL Seaton NV, g. VIE 80
262s NV, Or. b. ~, ,20 l214 Banks NV, a, vie. so
43 Defrees NV, ,6r, b. 1890 1918 NY av NV, VIC so
.515 Goth NV, 7r.w.1s.50 1877 Goth nw 4rw. IL. 80
1924 G NV. Or. W 1880 713 I'D NV, 7r.w..15. so
1715 SeatOn NV. 8.w18.50 42O 10th nw Or W 70 20
STORES AND OFFICE ROOMS.
1138 Ith NV w.sto&cel. iUO l7l5 Seaton NV, store,
S05-07 11th NV ste. 600 Or, water ia 10
1924 9th NV. .sto. Or 80. 90 9th and G, Office
IT'D NV. studio 80. 90 rooms 80. SO 20 mn
l717 Pa av NV hall 80. .00 TOT G nw office f
2043 L NV. .sto&nat %. so rooms AZ IN
81 9Th ne, store. 25. 90 Garages from * nm
GET COMPLETE LIST AT OFFICE
Evening star., 1916-10-09
FOR sALE-HoUsEs.


1Continue1.I
IF YOU'RE WISE
to an exceptional home-buyine opportunity
you'll tell me when ! can SHOW you tins
exceptional 7r and attic house ] have Just
completed n wide ave. NV: has h.-w.
heat, gas and electricity. incIosed breakfast and
sleeping porehss big yard S eIs ic IN iss ieH and nd
aecommodatins terms can be arranged. "a ad-
dress 2S7R. Star ONCE. IL
EXTRAORDINARY
HOME VALUES.
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.
For Substantial Values in Choice Loeae1o19
You Will Do Well to
INSPECT
The Following Properties In
CHEVY CHASE. D. c.
4111 INGOMAR ST.-s rooms. attic. baths:
open fireplace; every comfort and eouvenfrece:
miles; lot contains over one.eighth acre ,S MoSs
fertile soil; convenient to both car lines Walk
wes; from Conn ave or east from w"' ave.
Do not buy before seeing this property.
CHEVY CHASE. ND.
o5 WEST HEskETH sT.-one biloxi west
Chevy Chase Circle: a charming New England
colonial house. in charming location; large io,,
abundant shade. You must see Ibis house In
order to appreciate its real value.
Only Blocks North Of
I4th ST. AND PARK ROAD.
New Houses-New In Design.
1881 QUINCY ST. AND 1897 SHEPHERD ST.
Half block 14th st. l-nteht service
Easy walking distance to all churches. schools.
stores and markets in this desirable home COM
munity; high elevation: southern exposure: Lot
$50 feet to wide alley.
YOUR CHOICE
or large, light rooms. one or two baths:
hardwood or white and mahogany finish: plain
or beamed ceiling: open nclosed sleeping
porch; box three-room- deep houses: large liv-
ing parlor effect: mirrors In all bedrooms
bedrooms without mirrors: red gray tap
estry brick mantels.
1910 KANSAS AvE.-Fire blocks north OF
Park road: large rooms; numerous closets:
hot-water heat; electricity; large lot. 18th st.
car line; get off Shepherd st.. walk east.
Each house has open hreplaces attic. outside
pantry. numerous closets. heavy oak floors. light
ing fixtures TO match decorations duplex shades.
cretonne curtains. laundry. large light cellar.
hot-water heat. electric and gas light.
Do not buy before seeing these houses. The
location is ideal and the price right. Small cash
payment-balance like rent Open daily-liGhfed
at night. For sale by ANY BROKER or
j. s. GRUvER, OWNER.
GIG UNION TRUST BLDG.
Free Auto Service Phone N. 769.
Evening star., 1916-10-09

FOR RENT-H0UsEs IN ALL SECTIONS.
GET OUR LARGE LIST
SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT IN
/ STAR WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY
STONE 4 FAIRFAX, 1a42 NEW YORK AVE,
Evening star., 1916-10-09

FOR SALE
A HOME YOU WILL SURELY ADMIRE.
In delightful section of the northwest,
amid beautiful surroundings. House is prac-
tically new and contains s spacious rooms.
tiled bath, hot-water heat electricity and
gas, hardwood trim, large attic. cellar and
very large porches. A SPLENDID HOME
BUY.
n. L. SANSBURY CO., Inc.
721 18th st. NV Phone N. 1904.
Evening star., 1916-10-09
INvEsTMENT PROPERTIES.
WANTED-REAL ESTATE.

REAL ESTATE OWNERS. ATTENTION! WHY
fool yourself longer with dream sales" that
never happen: There is new plan SO com
nonsense that you why you have failed
and how now to sell, honestly and without
sacrifice. Be sensible. write not tomorrow.
WashingfOn
Evening star., 1916-10-09
FOR EXCHANGE.

REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE.
We do the largest exchange business in
Washington. See
BELT. O'BRIEN & CO.. Inc, 1909 C NV.
FOUR UNINCUMBERED LOTS. 2Ox1OO, VAL
ne S4.509 New York city, trolley; want
d. &. improved unimproved: will add cash
If required. UNION REALTY CO., l410 ii
ST NJ 1222
Evening star., 1916-10-09

FOR RENT-oNE LARGE ROOM, ABOUT 45,
so. Elegant light, heat and elevator service
Can be made into four or five smaller Sooms
In the Berry & Whiltmore bldg, 11th Ind i
SITS. Apply BERRY WHITMORE 06.
So, s. AND $40 PER MONTH
MODERN ROOMS, SINGLE OR EN- SUITE
STEWART BUILDING.
Aprly eos Stewart bldg. 9Th and NV.
Evening star., 1916-10-09
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

SPECIALITY OF REAL ESTATE. SALES AND
exchanges-Large. active list Of residences.
business and suburban properties. apartments.
building lots and farms. We have advan-
tageous propositions.
A. F. FOX COMPANY. 1911 II st. NV.
Sales and Exchange Department.
SEVEN ROOM HOUSE; ONE ACRE LAND:
fruit trees; hot water heat and all modern
improvements; large chicken house and large
stable; located in Berwyn. Nd; Eve minutes
walk to electric steam car; price, 50, 500;
terms made TO suit party. Apply to owner.
F. W. HELBIG, SR., s21 1lth st. NV.
Phone NJ 576
1870 ACRES VA STOCK, GRAIN AND DAIRY
farm: macadam road: in town: Or. and bath
dwelling: all outbuildings; fruit: $50. 900:
consider city property part payment.
30 acres Va estate: Z m Washington; 81.
mi. Alexandria; nacadnm road: l2r. and bath
brick colonial dwelling; shady lawn; brick
and concrete outbuildines; tenant house:
chard: $40. 800: consider smaller suburban
property part payment.
7r. concrete dwelling; porch shade: fruit:
at station in Nd. worth $500: sacrifice;
offer wanted or would trade for city house.
small farm grocery business. ARTHUR
NJ. CONNOR. Sale and Exchange. 22A Oxford
bldg 1aS l4th st NV.
Evening star., 1916-10-09

A SPLENDID SUBURBAN HOME. .s\
rooms and bath. hot-water heat;
electric light; good garage; lot
75x167: in good NV section. Price,
s7.50O. Will consider property in
Saul's Addition. Chevy Chase or one
or two small properties in city.
McLACHLEN BANKING CORPORATION.
N. 432. 10th and G SITS. NV.
Evening star., 1916-10-09

FOR SALE = PRICE. s4.5oo NOS. 1918 TO
3s24 5th ST. NV. 300 FIT. NORTH OF
ROCK CREEK CHURCH ROAD.
BUILT BY BRINKLEY & McAULIFFE.
NEW HOMES, WITH ALL MODERN con-
VENIENCES.
AN UP-To-DATE CITY RESIDENCE
WITH. CHARMING AND DELIGHTFUL
SURROUNDINGS. THE CONvENIENCES OF
THE CITY, WITH MANY OF THE AID
VANTAGES. OF THE COUNTRY.
WITHIN A FEW STEPS OF THE
SOLDIERS HOME PARK OF 800 ACRES.
HOUSES OPEN UNTIL $50 Pm.
EASY TERMS. TWO SOLD.
WM. 7. NORMOYLE, SO ST. NV.
Evening star., 1916-10-09

FOR SALE
IN A PRETTY SECTION OF INGLEsIDE.
home that is really BARGAIN. Con-
slider these facts carefully; 10 large rooms
(six bed chambersl. hot-water heat. electricity
and gas, tiled bath. large bay window and
room for garage.
Price REDUCED to S6,756. Investigate.
N. L. SANSBURY CO., Inc.
121 18th st. nv. Phone NJ. 1904.
Evening star., 1916-10-09

FOR SALE BY OWNER-A NEW BEAUTIFUL
home. located of the prettiest streets
in the northwest suburbs; convenient to pub
lie school and car line: every city convenience
oak floors and hardwood trim on first floor; 1
bedrooms. bath and sleeping porch on second
floor; attic Will accommodate billia rd room
and servants quarters: front. side and rear
porch; nearly one-third of acre of land
which gives attractive front yard and
room for chicken gard garden and tennis
court: price less than ST.o00O0. Address
1I3-R. Star Office.
Evening star., 1916-10-09

FOR REST-BY GEORGE W. LINKINs,
1714 Pennsylvania ave. NV.
Phones-Main S29S-99
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-19
HAYERHlLL'S
GOVERNMENT
IS INDICTED
"City Fathers" Charged
with Neglect to Sup
press Rioting
Connected with Thomas Leid-
ems Attempt to Deliver Ad-
dress on Sectarian Schools

Lawrence, Mass, July 1s-The entire
city government of Haverhill is charg-
ed with neglect to suppress an "un-
lawful assembly, in indictments re-
turned by the grand jury today in CON
nection with the investigation Of the
recent rioting in Haverhill several
months ago when Thomas Leiden of
Somerville attempted to deliver an adj
dress on sectarian schools.
According to the district attorney S
office, this is the first time that such a
charge has been brought against mu-
nicipal officer in this state. The stat
ute under which the indictments are
found provides for a fine of not more
than $500 as a penalty when any may
Or alderman, selectman, justice of the
peace, sheriff or deputy sheriff having
knowledge of 'riotious or tumultuous
and unlawful assembly" in the city or
town where he lives, neglects to exer-
else his authority for its suppression"
The rioting is alleged to have talk
en- place on the night of April when
several persons were attacked and
beaten by a mob and considerable
property damage was caused by stone
throwing.