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The Dermott news., 1916-12-14
TWELFTH EPISODE
Into the Pit
The Hell-Cats.


 When. If ever, the biography of John Burton, tenth marquis of Castleton, is written. his adventure with the gang of notorious criminals known to the police and to newspaper reporters as the "Hell-catSn will probably bulk large in that interesting and exciting record
 In the first place. it was through their instrumentality that he had met Grace Coc, an event fraught with the utmost significance to his future life secondly, he contrived to get himself marked down for the gangs signal ven geance with results which nearly proved disastrous on more than one oc- casion.
 The affair began so quietly that no one could have suspected it's eXtraor- dinary outcome. One morning John was seated in his study, going through some business papers, when his valet announced that poor woman wished to see him. Burton at once gave an em- phatic refusal. He had learned long since that philanthropy. if ii would be reasonably successful, must @act along sbuSncSs lines, and all appeals for his assistance were straightway re- ferred to n trustworthy secretary. who either investigated them in person or made inquiries through one of the many charitable associations in the city. By this means the young million aire was saved, at least, from down right swindling.
 The servant was leaving the room when IL became evident that the would be visitor refused to be denied. She had crossed the hall and was striving to enter the study without further an nouncement.
 Moreover. John had heard soft, well-Spoken voice saying tcarfully:
 '.I am sure if only Mir. Burton would come and sec my mother he would help her There Is na one in all tlhS large city more deserving of assistance.
 Bitter experience should have taught Burton that the more plausible the story the greater chance there was that 1t might be based on deceit. But he never could refuse the appeal of n 
 the valet allow the applicant 10 enter. Yet. some degree of prudence having been forced on him by events. he no sooner saw that the newcomer was young and cood-looking than he made secret sign which warned the serv- ant to remain within earshot.
 The girl. who was very poorly dressed. and seemed to be in state of genuine misery. told him that her name was Blanche Griffin.
 My mother has been broken down by anxiety and IllneSs," she explained. Father died two years ago. and my brother Is in n hospital, having been seriously injured while at work in n intuition factory. We have really tried hard. MT. Burton, to keep body and soul together, but my mother absolute iy refuses to have our wretched little family troubles Investigated by the
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ladies who come around on what they term .slum work IL is not our fault that we have to live in the slums. and 1t is hard on broken-down working peo- pie that they should be classed with outcasts simply because poverty has overtaken them."
 The plea was nothing new to John. He had often found the direst want smong the honest and industrious poor. md one of the chief difficulties organ ,Eed charity has to conquer Is brought about by the false pride which refuses to make Snawn it's suferings. He was somewhat attracted. too. by the girl s manner and appearance.
 Glancing at diary, he found he had no engagement of importance that morning. The weather was fine, and
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full details of the affair from its in- tended victim, and Reilly slipped out of the office soon afterwards in order to change his clothes and remove from his face and hands the evidences of that breathless struggle.
 Burton was therefore left alone with Grace Coe, the valet having gone with the police. It was the first time the two had met, and John, finding himself in company of charming young woman whose life was devoted
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Genuine Misery.
 to nhilanthropic effort expounded the 1 theory which possessed him like l nightmare.
 No matter how I strive" he said | bitterly. "I can never escape frem the dreadful knowledge that humanity is in the grip of Evil"
 Grace was shocked and distressed by such an opinion from the lips of a man who seemed to speak with sin cerity She shook her head.
 "I do not agree with you, Mir Bur ton" she answered. My experience of life leads to directly opposite con- clusion. It Is nothing new to me to hear such views, however, because my own father holds that 1t Is impossible to reform q criminal, but I am certain that this terrible verdict on mankind Is both unjust and unwarranted by the facts. Why, you owe your life today to Bill Reilly. a notorious bur glar who has committed numerous crimes and has served several terms in the pententiary :"
 John was decidedly taken aback by the girls vigorous defense of her pretege He smiled. and did not re- ply at once Looking around the trim office. with its huSinesslike equipment and practical air, he decided to inves- tieate Miss Goes theories
 "I am interested in settlement work" he said at last. ''I have seen some thing of it already-under different conditions-and would like to learn your methods. May I come occasion ally and help you?"
 Grace blushed prettily Not every day did she receive offers of assist anee from young and good-looking mill HonaireS.
 We are always glad of the coop eration of earnest-minded people," she said simply, and John liked her all the more that she did not accept his serv- ices too readily.
 Oddly enough, Grace's convictions were tested severely that very night. Infuriated by the failure of his at tack on Burton. Two-Gun Jake re- solved to break into the Goes home and rifle it of money and jewels. Blanche Griffin was his tool. When he had forced q window and seen that the coast was clear he helped his con- federate to enter Grace's boudoir. The girl was actually collecting number of valuables when she upset 1 a vase, and was surprised by Grace. who walked in from her bedroom. Instead of screaming for help she caught the would-be thief by the arm, spoke to her kindly, and soon brought tears to Blanche's eyes.
 Jake, witnessing this scene from the garden. was so astonshed by it that he neglected his own job and was grabbed by patrolman. who straight. way brought him into the lighted room.
 Grace, however. was true to her principles. She denounced the police. man and literally dumfounded Jake by declaring that Blanche was her maid
 The result was that Jake was set at liberty, and Grace kept the discredited Blanche in the house as her guest. Blanche Griffin was so overcome by this treatment that she promised to reform and undertook to cut herself adrft from the Hell-cats forthwith.
 Thus far, things had gone well, but the days doings had sown the seeds of future mischief, and John Burton was destined to receive further and very bitter proof of his theory that Humanity was in the Grip of Evil, even as his meeting with Grace Coe had brought to him the realization that there was something of good in the world
 {END OF TWELFTH EPISODE.)
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Trade Ideas.

'I hear the travelling salesman who struck this town a few days ago pro posed to three girls In the course of one evening""
 q suppose he thought while he was here he might as we'll show them sam. ples of his affection"
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John Burton, a worker in a steel mill. suddenly inherits an English title and Sl0, GO 900. He decides he will spend his life. if necessary. in an attempt to solve the question "Is Humanity in the Grip of Evil?" Each episode of this series forms distinct story in itself depicting his ex- periences hl his search for the truth.
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StunQ.

The Hawker-Buy some flowers foi your wife?
 But 1 am not married"
 "Well, then, guv'nor. buy the Tor to celebrate your luck !"-London Tit Bits.
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The Vendetta.

The fight had ended and Burton was lying on the floor, helpless in the grip of his assailants, when the gang was startled by an imperative knock on
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Cant help that, miss said the po- liceman Gruhly. "We caught him on the job. If he's honest why did he run?''
 The argument was unanSwerable Reilly was handcuffed forthwith, and would have been led away in durance vile had not Burton come in with the valet Of course, John recognized im- mediately the man whose valiant in- tervention had saved him from seri- ous injury if not from death itself.
 "Why," he cried in amazement, this chap is on our side. He helped me at a critical moment If he had not fought with the utmost courage I would have had knife between my ribs"
 The police looked surprised. as well they might, but Burton explained mat ters so lucidly and Grace Goes tribute to Reilly's character was so convinc- ing that they had no option but to re- lease the prisoner.
 They saw, too, that they must not cite him as witness, because his ap- pearance in behalf of the authorities would practically condemn him to death. His testimony was not really needed, since they themselves had caught the gang while actually en- gagged in a Kidnapping outrage which might easily have eventuated In mur- der. So they went away, having taken
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-14
HARRISBURG LEADS CITIES OF
STATE IN PAVED STREETS

HARRISBURG leads all the third-claSs
cities of Pennsylvania in number of
miles of paved streets. according to j.
Herman Knisely, municipal statisti-
clan of the State Department of Labor
and Industry and a former clerk to
Select Council The States capital city
ranks fourth in population of the
twenty-eight municipalities of its
class.
Harrisburg, according to Mr..
Knisely's figures leads with 74.4g
miles. Erie is second with 67.49
miles, Wilkes-Barre third with 46
miles. Other cities follow: Allentown.
80; Altoona. 44.56; Beaver Falls.
10.5; Bradford 14.475; Carbondale
4.5; Chester 80; Easton S.26; Con
nellsville 11.72; Cory 4.S74; Dubois
q; Hazleton 5; Johnstown AIS: Lam
caster Z: Lebanon %: McKeesport
35.15; Monongahela City 6.S7; New
Castle so; Oil City 23; Pittston 7;
Titusville 10.1; Williamsport 14.97;
York 1855; Meadville 16, and Frank
lin 9.4.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-14
REAL ESTATE
Transfer Of c. L. Bailey
Property to Engineers
Club Is Recorded Today

Among the realty transactions re-
corded to-day was the sale several
years ago of the Bailey property at
Front and Chestnut streets to the En-
gineers Society of Pennsylvania. The
house which had been formerly occu-
pied by William Il. Bailey was sold by
the executor and heirs of c. L. Bailey
and the consideration recorded was 81.
Tbs sale vf the College block" prop
critics by Edward Bailey. Samuel Flem-
ing, ct al to William b. Schleisner
which was consummated last week. was
among Saturdays late transfers. The
cash consideration recorded was $S7,-
600. Other transfers included:
NJ. A. Letter to Jacob Goldsmith
1921 Wallace, S2,15O; Charlotte M
smith to Lula l.. Bentz. Il North
Eighteenth, $4,000; J. w. Free. ad-
ministrator of Catherine NJ. Umberger.
Susquehanna township, 81; ]. Balls
baugh to c. II. Balsbaugh. Derry town
ship, s225 Joseph L. Booser to Paul $.
Meyer, Penbrook, S1,050.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-14
STORM CUJRTAILS
MARKET TRADING
CopperS Continue to Domi-
nate; Speculative Issues
Are Heavy
BY Associated Press

New York. Feb. 14.-Coppers con-
tinued to dominate the market but the
trading was somewhat curtailed by
the storm which interrupted communl-
cation with western points. New
England was reported to be active in
the further accumulation of coppers
which fully held their ground while
the balance of the list yielded substan-
TALLY to moderate pressure. Declines
of point or more in Canadian Pa
cific, New York Central, Reading and
Chesapeake and Ohio contributed to the
heaviness of the more speculative is
sues. Crucible Steel, Studebaker and
other shares in the war group followed
the unsteady course of Baldwin. and
United States Steel was distinctly re-
dictionary. Bonds were irregular.
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A Telegraph WANT AID will Quickly Rent THAT Vacant Room

refined powdered, 6.10c; fine granulated,
600c; confectioners' A. 5000.
Butter Market steady; western.
creamery. extras, 541Ac; nearby prints,
Eggs = The market is higher;
free cases, $3.50 per case; do, current
receipts, free cases, s7.65 per case;
per case; western firsts, free cases, $I65
per case
Live Poultry-MarlSet steady; fowls.
lS@ 19c; ROSTERS, 12@13c; Spring
17g19c; turkeys, 2O@22e.
turkeys, fancy, 27@2se; do, good 10
esbhoice, 2S@ 2SG; DO; fair 70 good 2l@
1914 @2OHc; do, good 70 choice, 1sSisc;
do. small sizes, 15@17c; old roosters,
15c; broiling chickens. nearby. 22@
2Sc; do. western. 22@24c; roasting
22c; do, fair to good, l6@1Sc; Spring
ducks. nearby. 1S@ zoe: do, western. IL
iSci geese. nearby, 16@ 1sc; do. west
Potatoes = Market steady; Penn
sylvania, white, per bushel, $i:5@1.16;
do. New York do. $1O5@i.1O; do,
Maine, do. s1.16@ 1.2O; do, western, do,
S1.009 LOS; do, Jersey, No. l, per basket,
cog g,n' GUG' do No: 2 do'' $,,S $O@4Oc. .,n.o
straights, $6.OO@6.3O;. do, patents, s6.25
a. $50; Kansas straights, S4.S5@5.S5;
Spring frsts, clear. .s5.75@ 600. do.
straights, $5.90@6.15 do. patents, $6.15
@9;65; do. ;fraayorite brands. s7,OO@7;5o.
with a fair demand No. i, large
bales. s215O@22.O0; No. /. medium
bales. ,s21.5OQ22,0O; No. 2; do. $4,000
OST Clover so mixed 81 aS iLSTpg iS6t miSeS dseS $4,000
1850: No. i, do, $IS.50GiS.GO No. :.
do, $3.50 1850.
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AUDITORS NOTICE

In the Orphans Court of Dauphin Coun-
ty - In the Matter of the Estate Of
John b. Blosser, Late of Middle Pax
ton Township, Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania, Deceased.
AUDITORS NOTICE
THE undersigned, Auditor, appointed
by the Orphans Court of Dauphin
County. to pass upon the exceptions to
the FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNT of
John p. Blosser, Executor of the Last
Will and Testament of John b. Blosser,
late of Middle Paxton Township, Dau-
phin County. Pennsylvania. Deceased,
and to distribute the balance found to
be in the hands of the said Executor
to and among those entitled to receive
the same, will attend to the duties of
his appointment at the Law Offices of
Charles C. Stroh, Attor. ay-at-Law, To-
Gated in the Commonwealth Trust Com
pany Building. at 222 Market Street.
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsyl-
vania, on the 9Th day of March, 1916, at
$3.50 p. NJ, when and where all persons
interested in the above estate may at
tend, II they see fit so to do.
A. ROSS WALTER,
Auditor
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PHILADELPHIA PRODUCE

Philadelphia, Feb. IA. Wheat -
Lower; No. 2, red, spot and February,
$1.31 Y a 1881; No. 2, Southern, red,
$1.291a "a 1919.
S21a @S3lAc; steamer, No. 2, yellow, To-
cal, S1@S2c.
Oats = Market steady; No. 2. white,
57@571Ac; No. 3, white. 53h @541Ac.
city mills, winter, per ton. $3.50;
Spring, per ton, s2f50@25.OO.
Refined Sugars Market steady;
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

WILL EXCHANGE live retail store.
doing a cash business of $4,000 per
year, on improved real estate Stock
and fixtures will inventory about
S2,500.00. Address Exchange" care of
Daily Telegraph.
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Desirable build
ing lots, located on Fourth, Fifth
Schuylkill and Atlas streets, in
blocks or the whole. A splendid
opportunity for builder. Inquire
or address, F. r. Oyster, trustee
care of Harrisburg Telegraph
city.
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PHILADELPHIA STOCKS
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
BY ASsOciatci Press

Chicago. ILL.,, Feb. 14.-Board of Trade
closing:
Wheat-May. 1878; July, 1909.
Corn-May, "a Is; July, 77ls.
Oats-May, 4SIs; July. ASS.
Pork-May. 20.6O; July, 20.7O.
Lard-May, 1892; July, 1O47.
Ribs-May, 11.47; July, 11.62.
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NEW YORK STOCKS

Chandler Bros. 6 Co. members New
York and Philadelphia Stock EX-
changes, North Market Square, Har-
risburS; 1888 Chestnut street, Phila-
delphia; 80 Pine street, New York,
furnish the following quotations.:
New York, Feb. IA.
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CHICAGO CATTLE
BY associated Press

Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. IA. - Hogs Re
ceipts, $4,000; slow. 10c under Satur-
days average. Bulk of sales, $4,000
S.25; light, $L75@S.25; mixed, $1,000
$40; heavy. .$7.90@S.S5; rough, $1,000
sos; pigs, S6.25 @7.4O.
Cattle Receipts. $4,000; strong.
Native beef steers, s6.SOQ 9.65; cows and
heifers, $3.00@S.00; calves, $500 11.50.
Sheep - Receipts. $4,000: weak.
Wethers. s7.6OdSS5; lambs, $3.50
11.35.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-14

FOR RENT - Pleasant room on Sec
ond floor; heat; electric light and use
Of bath. S19 Third street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-14

THE Harrisburg Polytechnic Dispen-
sary will be open daily, except Sunday,
at p. NJ, at it's new location. Front
and Harris streets, for the free treat
ment of the worthy poor.
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PATTERSON - On Sunday evening, at
1880. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Patterson,
al the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Irene Hetrick, 1921 Mayflower street,
aged "a years.
o'clock, from her late residence, the
Rev. MIR. Hangen officiating. Burlal
Paxtang Cemetery. The relatives
and friends are invited TO attehu
without further notice.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-14

FOR SALE - No. 1914 Regina Street;
frame 21a story house with seven
rooms. Lot, 2S1z x130 feet. Well To-
Gated for business. Price, $500. VIII
consider exchange. j. E. Glpple, 1851
Market street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-14

WANTED - Good, live solicitors who
will come with US and learn opr busi-
ness from the ground up; so thht when
called on we can place you in charge
Of one of our branch stores at a good
salary We mean business to any man
who can show us the right stuff. Apply
at once. Jewel Tea Co., 269 Broad
street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-14

WANTED - A good strong boy.
about Is years of age, for store work.
Must be able to give references. Apply
street.
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Deaths

CROFT The funeral of Mrs. Annie
Croft will take place Tuesday, at
= u. NJ, from the chapel of T. NJ. Mauk
Rev. CLAYTON Smucker will have
charge of the services. Burial IN
Harrisburg Cemetery.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

SALESMAN seeks partner as a finan-
cial aid in big undertaking. So, 900 re-
quired A rare opportunity. Address
c., 3612, care of Telegraph.
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HELP WANTEp-NIaIe

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. who can qualify
for positions as managers. Will open
branches in four cities in next three
months. Only live-wires need apply.
The Frantz- Premier Dist Co., 80 North
Court street, City.
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FOR SALE
New Houses in
Bellevue Park
Twenty-secend and Market Streets

Twenty-secend and Market Streets
4 two and a half story stone
and shingle house with nine rooms
. baths - steam heat combi-
nation range electric light - a
delightful breakfast room = second
floor woodwork in white enamel fin
ish - bathroom in white enamel,
floor and sides of tile laundry
in cellar = porches. You will be
delighted with the interior arrange
ment of this house. The lot is 75x
1S5 feet. Price ........... $4,000
BriarcIIR and NOrthheId Roads
\ very pleasing two-story brick
and shingle dwelling - Dutch Co
lonial style of architecture with
seven rooms - bath steam heat
The plot Of ground on which this
house is built comprises more than
one-third of an acre-here's a livable
house with every modern con-
venience - an abundance of light,
air and sunshine - to be apprecI-
ated 1t must be seen with its de-
lightful surroundings. Price, $500
Hillside and Vineyard Roads
One of the most inviting houses
we've ever seen - a two and a half
story stucco, suburban type house
seven rooms and storage-mahog-
anized doors on first floor bath
and steam heat.
The location OF this property is
second to none in Bellevue Park =
a corner house with front, side ana
rear views of exceptional beauty -
the lawn is graded and seeded, and
the shrubbery planted in tasteful
arrangement Price .... $3.50
MILLER BROTHERS&CO.
REAL ESTATE
Insurance Surety bonds
Locust and Court Streets
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AI.TLAND - Wilson II. Altland, on
February IL, 1916, aged SO years
months and % days. ia
Brief funeral services viii be heiu
on Tuesday forenoon, at 10 o'clock.
from his late residence, Reno street.
New Cumberland. Further services
will be held in the United Brethren
Church at 1880. The relatives anu
friends are invited to attend without
further notice. Burial Mt OllVet
Cemetery,
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FOR SALE 35 N Eighteenth
Street; 3-story brick. 9 rooms and BATH
electric light steam heat, porch, side
entrance. A bargain at $3.50. ]. E.
Glpple, No. 1851 Market street
FOR SALE - Single frame dwelling
house, 8 rooms, all improvements, along
street car line in borough of High
spire. Price reasonable. Also, some fine
building lots. Inquire Geo. Ebersole,
Hanover street, Highspire.
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LEGAL NOTICES
OF JOSHUA STROUSI
nECE GEn

LEGAL NOTICES
ESTATE OF JOSHUA STROUSE,
DECEASED
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION on
the above Estate have been granted to
the undersigned. All persons indebted
to the said Estate are requested to
make payment and those having claims
to present the same without delay to
THOMAS S. LARGEST,
Administrators,
Commonwealth Trust Building,
Harrisburg, Pa.
NOTICE
A IEETING of the PaXtang Cemetery
Association will be held in the office
at the Cemetery at p. M. of the 14th
of February 1916, for the purpose of
authorizing sale of building lots, Kelso
street property of the association,
BELLETT LAWSON,
Secretary.
EXECUTRIX NOTICE
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon
the Estate of Miss Anna c. Weir, de-
ceased, having been duly granted to the
undersigned, all persons having claims
against her estate are requested to pre-
sent the same, and all persons indebted
thereto are requested to make imme-
diate payment to
1904 North Second Street
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SEIFIiRT

SEIFERT - On February IL, 1910
Harvey T.. Seifert, aged is years.
Relatives and friends are invited 10
attend the funeral services on Tues
day afternoon, at o'clock, from the
residence of his father, Moses N.
Harrisburg Cemetery.
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ROOMS For RENT

FIR RENT - Two furnished or un-
furnished rooms on second floor with
all privileges. with or without meals;
possession after March Is; also. two
on third floor after same date; all con-
veniences. Apply 81 North Seventeenth
street