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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-07-21

With perfect confidence in the intelli-
gence and judgment of our readers.
we have not intended to have much to
say regarding the candidates who are
appealing to the voters of the county
for support for nomination to various
state and county Offices, but one of
the instances in which we feel impelled
to depart from this rule is that regard
ing the candidacy of Hon. Gerrit j..
Diekema, of Holland, for the guber-
material nomination on the republican
ticket. We have known of Mr.. Dick
ema. in a somewhat intimate way,
through close observation of his career,
for more than twenty-five years, and
our advocacy of his candidacy is built
soley upon thorough admiration for the
character of the man. In the first
place, Mr.. Diekema is man of broad
fundamental knowledge-an accom-
plished scholar. Secondly, he is a man
of experience and affairs, man who,
in the practice of his profession and the
furtherance of his private business
has won splendid reputation for abili-
ty and integrity and has built upon
those sterling qualities substantial
success. Thirdly, his public service as
legislator, speaker of the state house
of Representatives, member of the Span
ish Treaty Claims Commission, and
congressman-at-large have been marked
by true statesmanlike ability and thor
ough devotion to the public interest
considered in its broadest and best
sense. Moreover, he is not narrowly
partisan, not the small politician, but a
man inspired by the finest ideals and
loftiest governmental traditions of his
country. Lastly, and possibly most i'm
portant, there is probably not man in
Michigan more thoroughly acquainted
with the diverse interests of the state
and the routine of its various depart
mental Offices than Mr.. Diekema; no
man better fitted than he by acquire
ments and experience to discharge the
duties of the great Office to which he
aspires with credit to himself and honor
and profit to the people of the state.
Wherefore, and in view of all of which.
we should find cause for very great sat
isfaction in the nomination and election
of Mr.. Diekema, in which event we are
sure that every proper public economy
and every moral and material public
interest within his control would be
ably and vigorously administered.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-07-21

Robert .. Bowman, who appears on
the second night Of the Chautauqua, is
an Italian banana peddler u Swede
from the lumber camp, a bashful coun
try kid, dude and a dozen other lu-
dicrous characteristic I'm one. For
Bowman is so skillful as an imper-
senator that he really is, for the time
being, the interesting characters he
delineates. Practically all his selec-
tions are given in costume, the changes
being made In full sight of the audi
ence and by means OF the most in
genious makeups.
In addition to his delineations OF the
various types Of Our Imported Amer
icans.' Mr.. Bowman will also appear
in costume I'm several classic roles, rem
dering some of the more dramatic
speeches OF Hamlet, Shylock and other
lannon's characters of literature.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-07-21
Spoiled the Effect.

Alice was playing store with her
youngest sister. Mother, asked to be-
come purchaser. played well her part,
but in saying good day stopped and
kissed both children.
Sensitive Alice burst into tears.
"Oh, mamma" she walled, you've
spoilt everythingl You never kiss the
msn In the real tore."--Exchange
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-07-21

One Of the most interesting features
of the entire Chautauqua program will
be the appearance. on the third day, of
Dunbar's Venetian Serenaders, headed
by Mr.. and Mrs. William Mailman.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Hallman are splen-
did dramatists and during the course
Of the Venetians' program will present
an interesting sketch in costume. The
Hallmans are musicians Of ability and
will render piccolo and violin solos and
duets, as well as appearing in the Or
chestral numbers Of the Serenaders.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-07-21
Railway and Electric
Time Table

p. NJ. Railroad
TRAINS SOUTH
$40 a. m. Regular stop at all stations.
1875 a. m. Stops for Clio.
6;46 p. m. Stops at all stations
TRAINS NORTH
515 a. m. Stops at all stations.
ll:25 a m. Stops at all stations.
MAILS ARRIVE
From South at 5:l5 a. m, 1920 n. m. 400 .. m.
From North at S:32 a. m, 12:40 .. M, 643 D. m.
MAILS DEPART
For South at 1872 a. m. l2:40 D. m, Gag p. m.
For North at 11:20 a. M, 4.03 y. m.
Mails close at postoffice is minutes before de-
parture Of trains and only the north bound train
at II 20 a. m and the south bound train at 6:4s
p. m. carry parcel post
S. & r. Electric Ry.
CARS South. LOCAL
5:a5. SOS. 1905. 1908 2;Os 4Os e.O2, sos
9:02., 11:24.
1902 Sunday night only.
LIMITED. SOUTH
6:33. s:5s. 1896. 1856 2.56, 4:56. 654
1914 Sunday night only, and TO Flint only.
CARS NORTH. LEGAL
6:52. sos. zoos. 1905. POS. 4'0s, 6:l3, sos.
1896
ii24. 1921 Sunday night only. and to Saginaw
only.
LIMITED CARS. NORTH
9:22, 11:22, 1:22. 1872. 522 7:21, e:21.
Limited cars South run through toDeuoit
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-02-26

Criminals, felt for Ethel. He could
never be really won from his devotion
to his wrongdoers and the books treat
ing Of the proper way in which they
should be managed and reformed. He
woke from them long enough to tell
himself that fair. young Ethel Porter
was a dream. beautiful dream She
noticed his devotion and laughingly
chatted with him and sang for him.
: In return he told her Of his research
e. In c1minolosy in all parts of the
world. He had nothing more dramatic
to tell her than his experience with
Sungaree here in Sydney. when the
great Shngaree had done him the hon
or Of binding him and gagging him
and then walking of clad in the aged
scientists clothing
And Ethel Porter listened with inter
ct never dreaming that the Stingares
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-02-26

Of WI IN the tale was told was in re-
ality irving Randolph.
Il really liked him. Miss Ethel. upon
my word" said Professor Brady. in
spite Of the rude manner III which he
treated me ~ III most criminals
there's the germ of rood IN that voting
man You kuaW. he never Killed any
one in all his rothpiics. although he
nearly did for me And the professor
rubbed his throat ruefully-
Give IL my wi tie mare Harlnaid,
put How 1T my side and with five
plinrtes' start"
The tEou sht passed through the
mind Of a nan sit NJ with head bow
Cd in his hands in "A cell i'll Darling
hurst jail the famous prison of sgd
npy On the d.ngy gray garb of the
man who thou. Int thus was printed II
profl!Si0n of I'll. broad arrows with
which Britain marks her convict sons
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-02-26

struck him first, and he had no diff
Guilty in proving that he was about tt
hit him again He's left England fol
the States"
The days that followed on the good
ship WOrrimOO. bound from Sydney t.
London. were halcyOn times for Ethe
Porter and Irving Randolph. neveI
more to be called Stingaree save il
"reminiscences. But for honest JOhr
Kent. most loyal of friends. the sur
rose in doubt and set in despair Foe
plainly he saw the renewed growth OF
love between his happy voyagers. now
communing in perfect freedom. for the
pretense of vaIetship Of Irving was
early abandoned
Kent loved Ethel with all his heart,
he had loved her even before lrvina
won her affection. In loyal patience
he had said nnught to Ethel OF his
love until both were assured that
Irving would be heard of no more.
Irving had returned as from the
grave. and Kent saw only too plainly
that Ethel had given to himself her
friendship only. not her love. with the
promise Of her hand. Even his sincere
friendship for Irving could not be ex
pected to suffer the strain Of seeing the
two bask happily in the sunlight OF
their reunion without feeling the pangs
Of jealousy.
But he fought hard and Overcame
at last his rebelliOus heart. The YES
sci was not long out Of Sydney when
to draw Ethel to a secluded portion OF
the deck and say
Ethel. | see how matters stand be-
tween you and Irving and with me
You loved him in the olden days. and
now that he has returned you find that
you still love him in spite Of your en-
gagement to me-"
Family Ethel answered.:
Il will keep my engagement to you If
you wish it. You have been true to
Irving and to me
II do not wish 1t | wish only your
happiness. ! release you from your
engagement Go to Irving and tell
him so You will he happy with him
fer happier than you ever could be
with me-
John" said Ethel, II love Irving
and Shall not attempt u deny 1t. When
you asked me to marry you 4 told you
frankly that | had given my whole
u
the love you deserved You were will
ing and. knowing you to be an hon
orable, worthy man. l promised to
marry you. But my love has returned
as from the dead. John! You Will not
blame me, | am sure. If | accept the
freedom you offer me. thank you
from the bottom Of my heart. and
Irving will thank you. know hope
that some day you will meet some wo
man who will love you as you deserve
to be loved"
From her finger Ethel drew slowly
the engagement ring which John had
given to her and handed 1t to him
Then. seeing Irving approach In the
distance. she went to him. For long
time John held the ring. as though TN
decided as to It's disposal Once or
twice he made motion as though he
should throw 1t overheard Finally.
however. be placed it carefully In his
pocket and went slowly TO join Ethel
and Irving
John" said Irving. Ethel has told
me OF your wonderful kindness !
cannot deny that | still love her and
want her for myself But we shall
both be proud and happy. II you will
permit Us. to call you forever our near
est aud best friend"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-02-26

~ADIANT and happy from her
tour Of the principal Aus
~ tralian cities and towns. Ethel
Porter. society girl and song
bird from England. held court in Gov
eminent House. Sydney. on the eve OF
her departure for home.
The titled governor general and his
lady, although they represented his
majesty of England and the queen con
sort, for the nonce abdicate1 in favor
of Il cOmmoner. Ethel Porter reigned
in queenly fashion in Government
House. The most devoted of her cOur
tiers was her fance, John Kent. who
had sailed from England to witness
for himself the beautiful young sing
ers triumph.
But happy as she seemed. time had
not effaced from Ethel Porters mind
the memory of Irving Randolph. once
her affianced lover. whom the uni Just
charge of killing James keltOn had
driven from England and changed into
the notorious outlaw and bushranger
known throughout Australia as Sting
aree. Australia is far from England,
however. and the years brought to
Ethel no tale Of her lost lover
Small wonder was it. then. that in
time she hearkened to the words Of
love whispered to her by John Kent.
devoted friend Of Irving Randolph, and
affianced herself to him. In John
Kent's love Of Ethel and his avowal to
her there was no hint Of disloyalty to
Irving. Like Ethel. he believed Irving
long since passed from the land of he
living. The stories of Stingaree's ex
ploits reached England, but no one
connected the name Of the daring bush
ranger with that of Irving Randolph.
From afar another at the Govern
ment House worshiped Ethel Porter.
although no one suspected his devO-
ton. 1t was a platonic love. indeed.
THAT Lucius Brady. sixty years old. ia
BUS criminOIOgist. president OF the
\London Society For the Cultivation OF
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-02-26

Fair weather favored the vOyagcrS.
and no untoWard incident delayed their
/ rctdrn t. England TO Irving RAN
uOIph It WAS more than an ordinary
homecoming OttcntlnlcS as he leaned
over the rIil with Ethel ut his side.
and the TWO were silent for pure hap
IineSs. he pictured his return to his
ancestral home. where The white head
cd mother abode alone save for the
servants. There he could take no
again the happy old life with a height
enel happlAeS, i'll having Ethel al
ways with Tim Bob would be miss
ln@. "t course, and natural brotherly
tecllnT often evoked Il sigh But Bob
had never been other than selfish and
spoiled. and even before the tragic in.
cidentS of the past Irving had realized
that there could never be true uffec.
ton tween them. Perhaps 1t was
for the best that Bob had gone to his
grave as he had after clearing his
brothers name of dishonor He had
never been a credit to the proud name
of Randolph
Only the unforgetting and ever for
giving mothers heart grieved for her
younger son and would not De COM
tortcd, unless, indeed. the return of
The Older son should bring surcease to
her Grief. That older son was now
yearn'n- To hold her once more I'm
loving arms
Ethel was lrvIng's again. and he was
Mastering as fast rs the steamship
could bring him to his mothers side.
Another old love was also his On the
voyage he made the acquaintanceship
or Il renowned professional viOlinist re-
turning to England from tour of the
colonies AS soon as Irving learned Of
the presence of this man on board tho
Worrimoo he could not rest until he
had obtained an introduction to him.
Then he led the talk into musical chan
nelS. and visit to the musicians
stateroom to inspect his wonderful
"Strad' followed
With all the. musicians usual ieal.
ousy of his precious instrument. ut
first SignOr RobnsOno would not let
Irving touch either violin or bow, but
few talks soon convinced him that
the tall young man. with hair slightly
graying ut the temples. was favOrite
Of the muse of music. and he resisa,ed
for few minutes into Irving's care
his beloved violin and bow.
Then. indeed. Irving knew that for.
tune had smiled on him and had for.
given his trespaSSes in the Australian
bush. Lovingly he drew the bow across
the strings and evoked such music as
his own hands had not produced since
his pre-exiIe days In England. With
lrvinC's first sweep Of the bow the sig
nor recognized in him fellow spirit
and was content thereafter to let him
play ON the Strad.
With divided allegiance. Irving shared
his time between Ethel and his other
love. music. And, indeed. Ethel was
not jealous. Often she Joined her
beautiful voice with the strains 1t the
violin produced by her lover. An au.
dience was never lack ing. for the usual
Of voyagers were dropped
when the two began their duets.
Kent had good tenor voice, and
they made II a trio whenever they
could. But II was not often, for Kent's
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heartache would not permit him to
join frequently in the simple old love
ballads which were the especial delight
Of Ethel and Irving.
Home ut last In England! Randolph
Towers has its rightful master again,
the aging mother having resigned the
care Of the estate entirely into Irving'o
bands Besides. she is quite busily o.
cupied with the training OF little John
Kent Randolph. the heir to the uam0
and fortune Of Irving Randolph and
his wife Ethel
When the time for selecting . name
for the little fellow arrived neither
Ethel nor Irving hesitated In bestOw-
Ing on him. with John Kent's consent,
the name OF their best friend.
In corner Of the grounds Of Ran
dolph Towers there Is q little garden.
er's cottage In which resides q man
who. now unafraid Of detection. has
to the name OF HOWE. As soon -
might be Irving sent for his chum and
established him In England He and
Irving often talk over their adventures
In the bush. Sometimes they are Join.
ed by Professor Lucius Brady. who ~.
tains his interest In crimes and Grim.
inals. But in all England these three.
with Ethel and Kent. are all who knew
what became Of the notorious Ausfrae
iian bushrauger St1ngaree.
THE run
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-02-26

for DO other pretty young woman. not
even the governor generals firtatiOus
youny consort. interested him-Profes-
Sor Lucius Brady sought out a quiet
nook in the garden wherein to read
the latest treatise on The Treatment
Of the Criminal Atavist us Indicated
by Anthropological Researches"
Bless my soul he said to himself
half aloud us II hitherto unnoticed ar
gument impressed itself upon him.
He looked up. Another Bless my
soul" but of quite a different sort. es
capped from his lips as his eyes met
those Of Stingaree fixed kcenly upon
him And who are you. sir: And
what 90 you want!'
You helped me once. unwillingly.'
said Stingaree, speaking in low voice
and with d quick Glance behind him
to see if any one approached "Help
nae AGAIN. beg of you
WHO are you? @
Il am StinGaree. who bound you anO
gagged YOU and left you i'll my cell
They took NE again | have ESCAPED
You said that you believed | was not
bad at heart Will you give me "a
chance to prove it%' .. (s)
Throughout his British majestys do
miuiUns there is not to be found Il
qucertr mixture of sentiment and
sense or of hard headedness and un
practically than finds its Judgment il
the skin of Professor Lucius Brady
master of criminology
Fer a few moments he hesitated. 1t
was his clear duty to hand Stingaree
over to the police. and he was a man
Of honor and reverence for the law
But before him stood a fellow being
appealing for aid. Il fellow man In
whom he had once felt a strange poig
nant interest and one who he thought
could and should be reclaimed to the
ways of honest society
The dreamer's expression left Pro
marsh is swept away by a morning
breeze. and his features hardened
''I'll do it," he said. and hang the
consequences! What do you want me
to do?"
Il want to see Miss Porter Bring
thank yOu,
1t was no easy task to bring Ethe
from the laughing. gay, excited throne
gathered to bid gOodby to her and hel
fame. Never before in the career OF
the elderly. eccentric Professor Brady
had he been suspected OF diplomatic
ability But any one with knowi
edge of his motive would have admir-
ed the way in which he managed tG
draw Ethel aside and tell her that
some one in the garden desired to see
her Excusing herself to the gay com
pany and to Kent. Ethel went out
Stingaree'S back was turned to her
as she approached. He dared not trust
to his control of his emotions After
all these years the dear. sweet old days
in England seemed SO far away!
"You wished to see me?" said Ethel |
And Stingaree turned 70 look into heI
eyes.
Ethel
-why-Professor Brady said
are you Stingaree? Irvingr'
II am Stingaree." he said sadly. ~
have come to you from a prison cell t.
ask your forgiveness and your aid
Will you help meT'
'Why did you come here? They will
recapture you! You must go away"
A fash of the old time Stingaree en-
toroI hiS foco oc ho Soi6.
This is the last place they will seeb
me in. have formed plan. You
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The man was tall and well built. and
as he raised his face there might have
been seen the piercing dark eyes which
had looked through a mask ut many a
frightened stagccoach driver. For the
man was Stingaree. the outlaw. again
held in the tolls of the law.
A moment of carcIesSness or perhaps
bravado in the old manner of Stinga-
rec had cost him dear He had been
caught in far corner Of the back
blocks" and had been taken. Had he
not held fast to his resolution not to
take human life the cell In Darling
hurst would never have held him again
But his scrupleS stayed his trigger Tin
ger. and the men Of the law had
downpd him In his misfortune there
was but one alleviatiOn-HOwie his old
companion in crime. had escaped.
And 1t was HOWE. shOrn Of his long
black beard and disguised in the uni
form of prison guard. who was
speaking now to the warden of OAR
iinghurst Jail.
YES. sir: III watch him. know the
reputation OF that man Stingaree. sir.
BY devious ways and long, HOWE
had made his way back to civilization
and. for loyalty to his chum, had taken
on himself tie task OF acquiring place
in the Jail. His powerful physique.
once OF such servi e to Stingaree In the
bush. now awaited Stingaree again. for
it led directly to the appointment or
HOWE to a place in the division of the
prison which housed the bushranger.
"I'll watch him. sir" And HOWE
went II dut!.
Just how Euwic COMPRISED Stinga
rec's escape needs no lengthy telling
A Struggled in suit Of clothes. hidden
beneath Howie's uniform. rope and
a gag whereby HOWE was made to
seem the innocent victim Of the des
perado. all was simply planned.
What cannot be described is Stfnga
reefs JOY at finding in his new guard
his faithful bnt greatly altered friend
of the bush.
There was barely time for brief pc
Rod of "reminiscences of the old free
days when the two stuck up" coaches
and wayfarerS. But when the eX
change of clothing was made and
HOWE. bound and ready to be gag
ged. lay in Stingarees bunk a new
trouble arose in the mind of the escap
ing convict.
III get out. I'm sure" he said. Blu,
what shall do. where shall go. when
am free of these cursed walls|'
"Go to Government House." said
HOWE You'll find there Ethel POr
ter. who was your sweetheart in Eng
land. She has been touring Australia
as a concert singer. She will help
you"
Ethel herein Australian
Yes said HOWE And If you're
the man you used to be you'll find a
way to go back to the old country with
her or coax her to remain here with
you"
With eager. Fastening fingers Stinga
rec tautened the ropes which bound
HOWE and adjusted the gag.
"Goodby. old man. and God bless
you" said Stingaree.
Howie's eyes followed him as he
left the cell. There was the devotion |
Of a faithful hound in his expression. |
Try as hard as he might he could not |
assume a properly grieved expression
when he was found in his plight by /
the warden and the other guards after !
Stingaree had stunned one Of them Ia
bis successful flight to the open.
At Government House Ethel Porter !
and John Kent were making their last !
adieux. Wearying Of the gay scene
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nre here with your fiance. my old friend
John Kent. who helped me to flee from
England when l was accused unjustly
Of killing KeIton. II he will help me
again | will escape. Can you induce
him to aid me?'
He must-he will! We and all In
England know you to be innocent Of
crime in England. even II your career
here has been wrong. ! will bring him
TO you. Waitv'
Toll him I have plan"
Euhei barely heard the words al she
turned IL hasten back to the house
Her friends thought her mannes
strange rs she re-entered. but attribut-
ed it to the natural excitement inc1-
dent to returning to England. Seeking
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-02-26
Epilogue.
THE DARKEST HOUR.
BY Charles N. Lurie.

~ ADIANT and happy from her
tour of the principal Aus
~ tralian cities and towns. Ethel