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Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1916-11-30
Mary's Decision.

John thoroughly enjoyed the, society
Of the Irrepressibles, and, marvellous
to relate, had fallen head over heels
In love with Mary Ames. The girls
beauty and naturally sweet DISPOSE
ton combined with her artistic lean
ing to single her out as a desirable
wife. Moreover, what a delight 1t
would be If he could WOO and win
her as mere workingman, and lead
her on their wedding day, into that
glittering circle of rank and wealth
for which every young and cookbook
ing woman is inclined, no matter what
her other ideals may be.
OF course, he maintained his sol
disant style. Since he did not wish
now for regular employment, he ac-
cepted Brother Billy's offer, and helped
in the work of the mission settlement.
Brother Billy's keen brain soon pene-
trated the young millionaire's disguise.
A few tactful inquiries in other quar-
tiers, few well-known flies in the
shape of comments on men and affairs
casts which John rose at open
mouthed and quickly
made the evangelist aware of his pro-
tege's identity.
One night, when the Irrepressibles
had gone to some revel arranged by
men of their own set, John sat in his
room and probed deep into his heart.
In other words, he tried to survey
Mary Ames from every point of view
rs the partner Of his future life. She
filed the bill adequately. She was
beautiful ana would grace his board
| as its mistress. She was well edu-
Gated. He might never fear that her
graces would be dimmed when she
dazzled and astonished the world as
! the warehouses of Castleton. Above
all, her timid and trusting nature en-
wrapped her like some delicate gauze
which half revealed, half hid, the fas-
| cinating creature of flesh and blood
beneath.
After half an hour of close self.
communion, he resolved to put his
fortunes to the test then and there
| Walking upstairs, he knocked Mt
Mary's door, knowing that the girl
was in, since they had parted on the
landing, she having announced visit
! fully that she meant to take little
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1916-11-30

--furkcr's-h ardscme- face flushed with
anger when be learned the nature q
Johns erranG .ttiS ..t{E'it II
az shall Be obnsed to yous my sooa
fellow, II you will mind your own busi-
ness, said icily. "People Of your
class don't grasp these things. Mi1
Ames and 1 are blessed, or cursed,
with the artistic temperament, and 1t
is n. mere piece of impertinence On
your part to even try to understand
u.s."
Johns lips set tightly and his lists
clenched.
"f l can't convince you by the
spoken word" he said sternly, "rll try
another style of argument. You are
man, l suppose, but 1 tell you
straight you have the soul Of dog.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1916-11-30

tine in solitude ito solve problem"
John had smiled at the words. He
believed she was referring to the ever
present burden Of debt. He knew that
Mary had tried in vain to secure an
art dealers commission for complet-
ing the statuette, but not a man among
the local fraternity had sense enough
to see the real merit of the clay model.
They even refused to give her the
means of turning the soft mold into
lasting marble.
He smiled pleasantly now at thought
of the wOnderment which would leap
to her eyes when she found herself
titled lady with command Of almost
unlimited means.
Naturally, he took good care that
she did not run short Of the absolute
necessaries of life. Little scheming
was needed toward that end, since
the Irrepressibles never asked whence
five-dollar bill came-they merely
whooped ut sight of 1t, and planned
Lucullian banquets. The Irish jani
tor, too, was easily persuaded not to
put his threats into execution. But
John meant to win Mary fairly. In
that he was adamant. He had been
swindled and humbugged so outra-
geously in the past that the wife of his
choice must come to his arms single
minded and unsoiled, sincerely loving
him for himself alone.
So 1t was with a mixture of high
resolve and trepidation Of heart that
he tapped on her door. He was sur
prised by the sound of the voice that
babe him enter. Mary had been cry
ing. She made no effort to restrain
her tears even when she saw John.
"Why, grille, what is the matter?"
he said tenderly.
She hung her head and muttered
brokenly that 1t was silly to give way
like that, but she could not help 1t.
He placed II hand gently on her
shoulder.
won't you confide In me, dear?" he
said.
1t was the first time he had ven
tured on any real tenderness in word
or act, and the girl lifted her stream
ing eyes to his.
There are some things which
woman cannot tell man, even n
friend whom she prizes" she sobbed.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1916-11-30

model, Miss Ames. The new State
Art gallery has commissioned mural
painting of Spring, and l can no more
find girl to pose for 1t than If I
were asking for one cut out Of solid
diamond. l called here tonight mean
ing to ask Reggie Burke If he could
assist me. l misunderstood the jani-
tor, and mounted one floor too high.
Finding the door ajar, peeped in, and
saw your charming little study of a
fawn. Do be kind Miss Ames, and
lend me your model. I'll pay her full
time, both for you and for myself"
The girl blushed furiously, and her
eyes darted sidelong glance at II
full-length mirror standing close to
the wall. Parker understood. She
was her own model!
"Oh," he said, sis that it?"
Evidently astonished, and not little
amused, Parker was gentleman enough
to spare the girl any embarrassment.
Bending again over the nymph in clay,
he said quietly:
"My eyes cannot take in more than
one such wondrous creation at time.
l might have guessed the truth, be-
cause no other model in this city could
possibly have inspired this figure. You
have masterpiece here. OF course,
there are faults, due to lack of train
ing, but these weigh as nothing against
the sure touch of the artist and the
true sense of form. hadn't the
least notion that you could do work
like this. What pity! What pity"
Mary arched her eyebrows as the
artist gave her swift and searching
glance.
II hate pretense," he went on quiet
ly. "You are too poor to study under
the masters you need. Isn't that so?
Don't know too well what II means?
Many day have / worked In Julien's
and sustained exhausted nature on
ten-centimes roll bought for breakfast
and another for dinner. Now, let
me suggest way out of your diff
ficulties. i mean no offense. ] speak
as one artist to another. am sorely
in need of just such model as that
from which you have fashioned your
naiad. VIII you pose for me? I'll
pay you well--and ] may be able to
help you in other ways. Think it
over, and let NE know"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1916-11-30
EIGHTH EPISODE
"In Bohemia"
The Irrepressibles.

One evening at dusk John Burton
was seated in his study killing the
half hour which interviewed before he
must go to his dressing room and
change his clothes for dinner. For
some reason his thoughts were tinged
with an unusual melancholy. He
found himself reviewing the by-gone
years. and the singular conclusion was
borne in on him that he had never
been really happy since he ceased to
earn n living by manual labor.
He was now a marquis and a man
of great means, yet, in the midst Of
Of servants ready to obey his slightest
wish, and an expensive French chef
even then preparing his solitary meal,
he suddenly realized that the last gen.
uine pleasure within recollection had
nothing whatsoever to do with titles
and luxuries.
Moved by an uncomfortable impulse
he spranG to his feet and ran upstairs
two steps at time. His valet was
arranging the studs in a dress shirt.
"Quit that!" cried John, cheerfully.
"Tm of on trip. Take charge here
till 1 come back. My lawyers will
attend to the necessary expenses"
"For what period shall pack, sir?"
Inquired the man.
Nothing doing" grinned John. 'Tll
dx things for myself"
Producing a bunch of keys, he un-
locked a drawer which the valet was
never allowed to open, and astonished
his servitor by bringing forth an old
and worn suit of blue serge, the
everyday best" rig Of his working
days, which, with thick flannel shirt,
he proceeded to don forthwith.
Beyond a plentiful supply Of money,
John took nothing with him which
savored Of the dignity he was leav-
Ing behind. He meant giving himself
q genuine test. He took q train for a
neighboring town, ate a meal at a small
restaurant Ito be candid. he found
the food coarse and unpalatable) and
set about finding a lodging such as
would be suitable to a mechanic out of
work. A friendly policeman directed
him, and the mans sunburned face
looked so kindly and sympathetic that
John asked him where he might seek
employment with some prospect Of sue
cess. Just then a row in the street
called for the Intervention of the law.
Two men were fighting. and the
policeman was about to grab the pair
Of them when an elderly, wizened man,
fully sixty-five years of age, ran from
dilapidated' building labeled mission
Hail." and thrust himself between the
pugillsts.
'Come now, Jim, and you, Tom !" cried
the peacemaker amicably. "What's
ell this about? Why should two good
pals like you try to settle a dispute
like a couple of snarling ours? All
right, officer" he went on, winking at
the policeman, "I'll fix things. This
stupid scrap ends here and now
Neither of 'em will hit Brother Billy
will you, mates?"
The combatants looked sheepish
One volunteered an explanation which
the other capped by demanding fierce
~:
"Why didn't you tell me sOOner?"
So the row was settled. Incidentally
John made the acquaintance of one
who had devoted his whole life to the
service of his fellows. Brother Billy
invited him to enter the Mission hall
and looked puzzled on hearing that
his new friend was in search of work
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1916-11-30

"a Don't Know What Shall Say When
He Comes"
and not well-bred dog at that. Stin.
the veriest cur will show its teeth
when attacked, and now I'm going to
lick you into obedience"
Parker was so angry already that
he was nothing loath to accept the
challenge. He was a well-set-up man
and something of an athlete. SO the
two were fairly well matched
They fought like n couple of bulls.
raising such racket in the respect
able neighborhood which harbored the
artists studio that servants came run
ming in dismay. None dared to inter
fere, whereupon someone sent for the
police. 1t Glanced that Brother Billy
was actually talking to roundsman
when terrified housemaid blurted
out the amazing statement that
strange man, who gave his name m
John Burton, was trying to kill Mr.
Parker.
The two hurried after the maid, but
while on the way, Brother Billy
thought it high time to reveal Johns
status. The policeman was surprised
of course, but the knowledge that he
was dealing with a millionaire mar
Quis modified his attitude consider
ably. John was getting the better Of
Parker, and had almost succeeded in
breaking the scoundrel's right wrist
when the policeman dashed in and
dragged him off his victim.
Parker whose senses had never de-
serted him, glared balefully at his
assailant, but motioned the policemAD
that he was simply to eject the in
truder from his house.
II bring no charge" he snarled. I'll
deal with him in another way. i know
how to hurt him, the brute! III HID
him worse than he can ever hit mel"
John understood, but had no option
ut that moment save to accompany
| the policeman. He had barely gone
out when Mary dashed in. She WINS
so wild-eyed with frenzied resolve thaf
she did not notice at first the d.
sheveled condition Of the room and
the battered state of the artists fear
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D,u burton a..acA 9ou' size w"
ihahueo hystericahy.
res was the savage answer. how
uiu ne come 10 know OF my ietter!
II showed 1t TO MIN. lie asked
me to marry him.
And what did you sayT'
II refused. L am sick OF being poor.
i am here to tell you now that l agree
to your terms"
She had given no heed to brother
Billy, who had withdrawn to n corner
or the studio when she ran In.
"What are those terms?" he said
quietly.
| She wheeled round on him like an
angry goddess.
| "What business is that of vomrsy-
she snapped. "Keep your psaim-sins.
ing far those who nood +, ,on,,
NOT vet anyhow,
"J GA, c,,oss or,r too vo,, , u,,,.x
the soddened ov,ncoI,st ..put -.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1916-11-30
AUTHOR OF 1.-THE WINGS OF THE MORNING.
THE PILLAR OF LIGHT" THE TERE

John Burton. a worker in a steel mill,
suddenly inherits an English title and &c.
II necessary. in an attempt to solve the
question SIS Humanity In the Grip Of
Evil?" Each episode Of this series forms
q distinct story in itself depicting his ex-
pertences in his search for the truth.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1916-11-30

The missionary was IA judge Of men.
One glance at the young millionaire's
clean-cut, thoughtful, and seif-reliant
face told him that here was no waster.
but n man well able to take care Of
himself.
II could do with your help here"
he said instantly. Sometimes my
lambs grow troublesome sheep. and
require rather strenuous handling"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1916-11-30

Just then Tom Delaney shouted Tor
the salt. Little wonder If Mary's
eyes shone and her mind was dis
traught.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-08
DUMPED GOODS.

While the submarine merchantmen
Deutschland, bringing her cargo of
precious dyestuffs, was feeling her
way into the waters of Chesapeake
Bay, the present control of the United
States congress was rejecting the Re-
publican proposal to place on dyestuffs
an import duty which would save the
American industries established since
Powers, to provide articles which are
essential to the industrial existence
Of this country. And only a few days
earlier great American industry an
nounced that it was scrapping it's mu-
milton plants and turning out of en-
plOyment in those plants hundreds
of workmen because the war order
dream of fabulous wealth and endless
prosperity is already beginning to
fade
So shall our war order business col
lapse, not after the war, but even as
the peace negotiations begin. So shall
the cream of our present exports be-
come sour milk. So shall American
wage-earners troop out of the pay line
and into the bread line by the tens
and hundreds of thousands, if while
we lose the foreign war markets to
the extent of hundreds of millions a
year there are no peace industries to
which they may turn for their bread
and butter because the fleets of all
the world will be pouring their car
goes into our markets.
But at Washington in this as in all
other national dangers, there in moth
ing but watchful waiting.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-08
BANKERS FEAR FINANCIAL CRISIS
Broadan Walls Daily Wall street
review saws.

Broadan Walls Daily Wall street
review says:
Among banks there is a good
deal of worry in regard to ma
tional finances. One important
banker said that in view of the
fact that the government is en-
tering on a period of unparalleled
expenditures which will make
necessary the greatest revenues
ever collected, he had serious
doubts as to the ability of the pres
ent administration to raise that
money is such way as not to
hamper business.
The Wall street review makes a
very true statement. Democratic
leaders seem to be totally unexperi-
enced with popular methods or raising
revenue in America. At first when
they started on the first leg of their
administration they were going to
help the people. Taxes were only to
be made to reach the rich. Taxes
were put on wine, silks and other lux
uries that are used mostly by the
wealthy. But as a rule the wealthy
are in the minority So very few
taxes came into the treasury. Then
again, sugar was put on the free list
to reduce the cost OF living. AS a re-
suit so much foreign sugar came into
the country that local manufacturers
were forced to shut their plants and
thus many Americans were thrown
out of employment
The many other bulls of the Dem
ocrats have helped bring them into
much disfavor. And again, Wilson's
statement that his administration has
kept US out of war is a joke. The
funny part of it is that we were never
near war The United States has had
enough of a ''watchful waiting" and
unbusinesslike administration and will
show it's disapproval of such by in
stalling the Republicans at the fall
election.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-08

a turn, ever built, are the highways
that are to be constructed by the aid
Of Uncle Sam. Ever since the pro-
gressive policy of government Logan
to popularize some eight or ten years,
there have been constant efforts 10
secure a federal program by which
government money might be used in
the building Of roads throughout the
country AS the result of recent legis-
lation in congress, millions of dol
lars will be made available for road
improvements. Alexander Hamilton
succeeded in creating a financial sys-
tenn for the United States government
that has weathered the storms of gen
erations. He also tried, without sue
cess, to secure national aid for the
building of public highways Presi-
dent Jefferson made efforts in the
same direction, and many of his sue
cessors in each and every generation
have made similar attempts. The
plea has always been made in the in
terest of the farmers, but undoubtedly
the real reason for the success of the
present legislation can be tracted to the
fact that more than two million auto
mobiles are now owned and driven
by residents of the United States-a
great many of whom are not farmers
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-08
HUGHES EFFECTIVENESS.

None of the thousands who heard
it has failed to use extreme express
sions in describing the effectiveness
of Mr.. Hughes speech of acceptance
upon an audience whose environment
of temperature would have furnished
an excuse for apathy. Even the Dem
ocratic newspapers of the metropo-
lis have been moved, by the truthful
ness of the reportoriaI spirit, to speak
of the sincere enthusiasm which the
candidates words and manner pro-
voked
In addition, the speech has made
its appeal to numberless thousands
who have since read it in the quiet of
their homes and offices. These are the
tests of public utterance Speeches
which touch both the ear and the mind
are the speeches which make for eff
fectiveness-and Mr.. Hughes has
shown, in his first and in his success
sive utterances of the campaign, that
his years on the bench have only
served to strengthen his powers of
clear and effective statement, his abil-
ity to arrest attention and his capacity
to carry conviction.
In this last particular Mr.. Hughes
poss asses 4 marked advantage-we
trust the comparison is not too in
vidious-over his opponent Mr.. Will
son is able to charm the ear often :;
sometimes he arrests attention; but
it is most infrequent that he carries
conviction. The artists who strives
for effect or who loses himself in the
intricacies Of technique rarely pro-
duceS a canvas that endures: but he
who pours out his soul upon his pal
cite paints pictures that live on and
that move generations to whom the
painter is but a name. To be effective
is to be sincere. And Hughes effec-
tiveness is the fruit of his sincerity
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-08
ARE STRIKES PROFITABLE,

The current issue of Leslie's Weekly
has timely article on the subject of
strikes. 1t is as follows:
Every strike means empty places
in the factory, the cancelling of the
pay roll and the emptying of the din
ner pail. This is the first result.
Every strike means suffering to the
worker first and to his employer next.
and it is harder on the former than on
the latter, because the latter has re-
sources in reserve.
Every strike brings suffering to the
unemployed distress to innocent on
lockers, the withdrawal of children
from school and savings from the
banks.
Every strike breaks a bond of SYM
pathy between the employer and his
employees-the bond that is the
strongest safeguard of capital and
labor.
Every strike gives the demagogue
and selfish labor leader his chance to
lessen the opportunities for labor and
increase the opportunities for him
self.
Every strike must finally be settled
by concessions. Why not arbitrate
differences at the start and avoid the
strike.
Every strike destroys the peace and
happiness OF the home, imposes idle
ness on industry, discounts thrift and
gives opportunity for the vicious to
resort to violence and crime.
The selfish disturber who invites
the strike is the worst enemy of labor.
of capital and of the public. He
thrives on the misfortune of others.
Out with him.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-08
A QUESTION OF PREPAREDNESS

Who is this Representative CALI
van of Massachusetts, who introduced
a bill proposing that the United States
should sever diplomatic relations with
Great Britain because the English ex-
cluded Thomas Kelley of New York
from entering that country?
This country does not want a war
on it's hands at the present time with
a Wilkins Micawber administration in
control.
The country at large has been awak-
eneG to the fact that it is utterly I'M
prepared to battle any nation. The
Great Commoner, lately known as, the
Great Pacifist" has said that 100000
men would spring up over night to
the defense of their country. They
would easily spring up but would they
be prepared. We have seen they
would not. For evidence of this we
all know the condition of the soldiers
at the front Arms of an old type
are furnished them and proper uni
forms arrive weeks after they are
ordered
Are we prepared for a war? I'm
doubtedly not
So it is hoped and believed that the
foreign relations committee will re-
ject the offer of Representative CALI
van.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-08

son to the girl in Helms woods was
not proven.
Nobody in the courtroom who read
those letters of Orpet's would have
denied the general proposition that
if he had let the girl alone she would
be alive today.
But he was not tried on that basis.
few more of such cases in Illinois
and that basis or principle will begin
to assert itself in the public mind in
way that will permanently discour-
age Orpetism in that state Popular
reasoning goes pretty straight to the
mark sometimes and crashes through
legal distinctions and refnements
without much regard for ultimate pub
lie consequences.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-08-08
MORE ORPETISM.

The Illinois case that is similar tic
the Orpet case arOuSes more talk
Probably, he will be charged with the
physical murder of the victim at the
place and time by the means specified
in the Indictment
The jury will be charged to distin-
gulSh carefully between the primary
and moral causes and the immediate
physical causes of death.
The former must not be taken into
consideration in forming the verdict
Proof of guilt will be difficult
1t was so in the Orpet case. The
charge that Orpet administered poi