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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-01-27

ceeding with establishment now led
John into the chiefs sanctum The
new candidate was promptly intro
duced to his supporters, whom ne GER
tainly found a somewhat queer-loeking
crowd, but whose unconditional prom
ises and fine sentiments were beyond
criticism
Maloney undertook that under
Johns leadership every joint and dive
In the city would be closed, every bad
man hunted out, and every CRATER
dismissed
you understand, of course, Mr.. Bur-
ton," he went on, pressing the tips of
his fat fingers together, and pursuing
his sensual lips in an expression of
much gravity, s'we reformers are usu-
ally poor men, A fight like this can
not be conducted without considerable
expense, and ought to tell you here
and now that you mustn't know just
how all the moneys expended. VIII
you start our fund with a check?'
Certainly" agreed John. For how
much7"
"Oh, to begin with, say ten Thousand
dollars"
A little later Maloney and Parkins
were about to escort their dupe to his
waiting car when a tough-looking per-
son appeared in the outer office and
asked the girl if she was Jane Carter.
''Yes," she said. "What is it?'
The man seemed to bethink himself,
and took off a greasy cap, but only to
secure a note hidden therein. 1t was
addressed to the girl in her brothers
handwriting. She read 1t, uttered a
heartbroken cry, and fell back in her
chair.
At that moment the three men came
from the inner Office, and were natu-
rally concerned at the girls manifest
distress ParkinS, Sharp-eyed as a
ferret, saw the note, which was writ
ten in pencil on a scrap of soiled pa
per. He picked it up and did not
scruple to read 1t. 1t ran:
Dear Jane: 1 am in the Mulberry
street jail and it's a frame-up. See
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-01-27

to the other features of his candi-
dature.
The most gorgeous instance of the
folly he was guilty of at this time
was his childish acceptance of every
thing said by Maloney. For instance.
Jim Carriers collectorship consisted OF
nothing more nor less than the levying
of bIackmai1 in the red-light district.
One of the most notorious characters
therein, a woman who rejoiced in the
appropriate name of Mrs. Ketchum,
resented the amount of her assessment
and called in person at the Office of
Maloney & Parkins to give the firm
a bit of her mind. She was received
by Jane Carter, who did not like her
manner or appearance, and was cor
respondingly surprised when Maloney
indicated that Mrs. Ketchum must be
admitted at once. Parkins was pres
emit, too, and a first-class row sprang
up almost before Jane could close the
door.
The incident was driven from her
mind, however, when John Burton en-
tered. He had seen her several times
since their first meeting had even
lent her a horse to ride-and was ap-
parently wishfu1 to make life pleasant
for her in many ways. Just now,
however, he was up to the neck in
election matters.
"Can I see Mr.. Maloney for mo-
ment?' he said, smiling. ''Ill not de-
tain him, as 1 am due to address a
meeting during the dinner hour at the
wooden mills"
go right in, Mr.. Burton" said Jane
with an answering smile. saThere is
a lady inside, but I think she wants
to quarrel, SO an interruption may be
helpful"
, AS John opened the door, a babel of
angry voices was Stilled. Parkins was
the first to recover his composure.
Glad to see you, Mr.. Burton he
said. Then he indicated Mrs. Ketchum
with SNUG grin.
''This lady is one of your ardent
supporters. She's prominent-suffra-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-01-27

so he looked around for the right sort
of candidate. and selected none other
than John Burton
John was endowed with all the es
sentials. He was fine orator. He
could talk to workingmen in the Ian
guage they understood. He appreci-
ated the nature of their joys and sor-
rows. He knew what it meant to toll
long hours for inadequate pay Above
all. he was visionary, and well cal
culated to stampede an electorate
away from the sane, moderate. practi-
cal rommon-sense platform put for
ward by Kramer.
In his negotiations with Burton,
therefore. Maloney was suave as a
bishop and plausible as corporation
lawyer. The pity was that John could
not hear and see the boss" throned
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-01-27

Kramer Don't let a vote go to Bur-
ton If you can help it"
NOW. this change of front, though
wholly unexpected that day, savored
OF Maloney's methods.
1t was assumed instantly that
Kramer and the .'boss" had come to
terms, with the result that Burton was
to be side-tracked. The work was to
be done, too. swiftly and silently.
None must know of the new policy
until the election was a settled thing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-01-27
FOURTH EPISODE
THE LooTERs
A Plume Into Politics.

The manner in which John Burton,
tenth marquis of Castleton, was duped
by BOSS MaIoney and his gang must
be told with bated breath. For one
thing, the story is not creditable to
Burton's Intelligence. For another,
there are limitations to such recitalS
In cold print The one redeeming
feature in sordid record is the fact
that Maloney himself was as boldly
fooled as anybody.
And the boss was a hard man to
beat at his own dirty game-as to that
element in the situation there could
be no manner of doubt whatsoever.
Those who iisliked him most = the
clean-minded, God-fearing men and
women who can be found in every
ommunity-cOnceded to Maloney a
measure of grudging respect. He was
a genial, shrewd, far-seeing Scoundrel.
His wolves invariably wore sleeps
clothing till the time came for what
he termed "a show down." Even when
the disguise was dropped his oppon-
ents never knew whether the pack
would snarl or fawn.
Thus when a wave of reform swept
over the town in which Burton had
established himself, and a well-mean-
ing citizen named Kramer was nOmi-
mated for the mayoralty, it was Malo-
ney'S subtle brain which suggested a
really effective commensurate. The
boss" knew well that laziness on the
part of honest folks alone permits any
community to be run by a gang of dis
reputable politicians
Sooner or later however some pecu-
1iarly scandalous act, or a crusade
carried on by some enthusiast, creates
Il new spirit in community, and the
inchoate mass decides that the power
of the wardheelers must be broken.
Such a power of course, is irresistible,
and Maloney was the last man on
earth to defy the lightning.
He recognized the symptoms of the
impending revolt. Preachers, editors,
earnest-eyed young men who preferred
Christian Endeavor or pleasant Sun
day afternoons to wide-open saloons
and gambling hells, were becoming in
creaSingly active and outSpoken.
Their energies seemed to center
around Kramer, a big, loud-voiced,
breezy sort of man who said quite
plainly that if he We're mayor the
town would be run straight by its
OIlclaIS or ne would know the reason
why.
Maloney had weathered political
storms before but he sized this one up
as a moral hurricane. AS he could
not hope to face the gale, he decided
to run with it. In plain English, he
came out boldly as n more thorough
going reformer than Kramer himself !
OF course, he personally could not
appear in the open. That would be too
obvious a joke. No sheep ever raised
was big enough to provide a fleece that
would cover a wolf of MaIoney's bulk,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-01-27
Last of Forbidden Cities in Morocco

Last or Forbidden Cities in Morocco
Five centuries ago the most Cath
Ole sovereigns, Ferdinand and Isa-
bella, drove the Moor from Spain, and
in Morocco he sought new empires.
The gradual conquest of North Africa
by European powers has driven the
true Mohammedan the religious
fanatic-southward or westward TO
the practically unknown interior, or
to Morocco. Egypt, Tripoh, Tunisia
and Algeria have all contributed from
their populations to the peopling OF
Morocco. English, French or Italian
conquest has driven thither the Moors
who would neither work for the
Christian nor obey his laws nor ac-
cept his faith And the Atlas noun
tains have become the strongest
fortress held by Islam, sheltering the
most purely Mohammedan and the
most fanatical-
Christians have been in sacred Nee
ca. have even seen the kaabah, and
have returned to their own countries !;
but no foreigner, Christian or other
wise, has yet been within rifle shot
of the sacred city of Zarhon, near Fee,
the Moorish capita1.-Christian Her
aid.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-01-27

while, of course, there could not be
the slightest question of disputing the
right of Parkins to speak for his chief.
Therefore, the most surprised man
in that part of America was Boss"
Maloney himself when the votes were
counted and revealed a landslide for
Kramer.
Instantly a scene of terrific excite
ment broke out in Maloney's office.
For once in his life the man dropped
his sphinxlike attitude and rained vitu-
peration on the astounded dupes who
thought they had been obeying his
orders. John Burton, of course, was
Saddened and distressed by an almost
phenomenal failure, but enlightenment
came when Maloney turned on Parkins
and was about to conSign him to
destruction.
Parkins was rescued with difficulty.
Some cooler heads decided that he
could be dealt with more effectually
later. In the midst of the turmoil, Jim
Carter rushed in. The boy, was pale
and distigured from the injuries re
ceived when struck by the chair, but
he was wildly excited, and his voice
cracked as he leaped at Burton.
whats this hear about my sister?
What have you done with her?"
''Your sister is all right" said John
calmly. "She's being well looked after.
1 put her in the care of Mrs. Ketch-
um."
Mrs. Ketchum - screamed the lad.
what sort of a fool can you be?
Don't you know that Mrs. Ketchum
keeps the most notorious dive in the
city and pays these scoundrels a hum
dred dollars month for police protec-
tion?'
rs this true?' he demanded with
cold fury that might have brought
warning at any other time to the
experienced boss But Maloney was
beside himself with rage.
Get out of this, you psalm-singing
suckerl' he beloved. I'm sick OF
you and your Billy Sunday notionsI
Get out, 1 tell you, while the COINS
good ~
1t was not fear of Maloney or his
crew that drove John headlong to his
waiting car. He was almost unnerved
with loathing and apprehension. He
could hardly credit that he could have
been so befooled by circumstances.
Dragging Jim Carter with him, he
urged the chauffeur to travel at top
speed.
But the wouId-be rescuers arrived too
late. The helpless girl, awaking from
stupor of terror and exhaustion only
to find herself n prisoner in a house
where no decent woman might live,
had thrown herself from the topmost
story. John and her brother reached
the place in time to see crowd gath
cred around some misshapen object
on the pavement.
1t was in such wise that Burton'S
scheme of regenerating mankind by
political reform came to an end.
Seldom, indeed, had any man ever
been given more convincing reasons
for the dread belief that humanity is
in the Grip of Evil.
CEND OF FOURTH EPISODE.)
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DisiIIusionment,


A brief interview with the chief of
police resulted in young Carter being
set at liberty The boy had been
drinking in a low-class saloon, was
caught in a fight between rival gangs,
and was arrested when the police
came.
Parkins brought the boy home to his
sister, who received him with tears,
yet flung her arms around him in sheer
joy at his rescue.
Parkins gently disengaged James
arms from her brothers neck. led her
to chair, and patted her on the
shoulder.
''There is nothing to worry about
now" he said. your brothers name
will be struck out of the record, and /
have not forgotten my promise to give
him q job. He can start tomorrow
collecting accounts for me. You see,
knowing you as I do, / feel that any
relative of yours must be thoroughly
trustworthy So I'll fix Jim in a re-
sponsible position straight away"
The girl was convinced now that the
Junior partner in the firm of Maloney
& ParkinS was very fine man indeed.
Moreover, it was reassuring to find a
man like Mr.. Burton working hand-in-
glove with the weird creatures who
formed the political associates of her
employers.
Matters progressed quietly for a few
days Some of the genuine reformers
of the town visited John, but he was
unable to convince them that BOSS"
Maloney had really changed his coat,
and was now striving with might and
main to purify the life of the city.
Burton was so taken up with his
new interests in life that he allowed
himself to be humbugged outrageously
The genuine and unaffectedly hearty
receptions he was given by working
class audiences literally blinded him
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-01-27

John Burton, a worker in a steel mill.
suddenly inherits an English title and So
900 900. He decides he will spend his life,
ff necessary, in an attempt to solve the
question rs Humanity in the Grip of
Evil?" Each episode of this series forms
a distinct story in itself depicting his ex-
perfences in his search for the truth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-01-27

if you can't get me a lawyer. Your
loving brother, jim"
Parkins gave the unhappy girl a
quick and speculative glance. Then he
laid a hand gently on her shoulder.
Don't worry about this, Jane" he
said quietly. 'T'n get your brother
out in less than no time. AS you are
naturally upset, you had better go
home for the rest of the day."
He did not even wait for a word of
gratitude, but hurried away as though
eager to effect the young reprobate's
release.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

Statesmen for every line of auto
mobiles have discovered boon in
the Smith Form "a Truck. The
Smith Form-a-Truck attachment,
more than any other factor, is aid
ing the car salesman to surmount
that old obstacle-the partly used
machine, states L. w. Phillips
the local representative of the
Smith Motor Truck Corporation.
Heretofore, when a dealer hand
ling one line desired to sell his car
to an owner of another make, he
faced the problem of the DISPOSE
ton of the prospects old machine.
There was the necessary dickering
to be done and an inevitable sacri-
flee in the turning in of the old car
upon the new. All the difficulty is
removed through the agency of the
Smith Form "a Truck.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

Mrs. Louis Eisenach and Mrs.
lanes H. White entertained eight
tables at auction Wednesday even
ing at the E1senach home. The
occasion was the celebration of the
birthdays of both Mr.. Eisenach
and Mr.. White. Mrs. I. G. Cox
and Chas. Trezona were awarded
the honors. The hostesses served
a very appetizing lunch.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

Charles Saul, one of the old
timers on the Vermilion range died
at Virginia Monday of Brights
disease, old age also having con-
tributed to his death. He was 81
years of age and thirty years age
was engaged in the contracting
and building business in this city
and Tower under the firm name Of
Saul & Skinner.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

The fire alarm brought out the
department last evening to a fire
near the powder box at the South
Chandler mine. Just SIS the de-
partment reached the place 5000
caps were discharged. Luckily
none of the fremen were injured
although Matt Martin and Richard
Hodge were somewhat cut up by
flying PARTICLES.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

Get your flag and join the trip to
Tower Sunday and help Tower be
patriotic. Tower came up here a
week ago to our parade and it is
neighborly to return the compli-
ment. The special train will leave
Tower on the return trip at S
o'clock Sunday evening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

The Miner has delivered to the
city 1000 copies of the city charter
in book form and the same will be
ready for distribution to all those
desiring same. The book is neatly
gotten up and indexed and a decid-
ed convenience over the old books.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

The Ely Base Bail boys are
entertaining their friends this even
ing at the Opera House with a
dance. According to the sale of
tickets, the attendance will be
satisfactory. Simpsons Orchestra
of five pieces will furnish the
music.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

Just as we go to press we learn
that the 2-year-old boy of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph SCHNEIDER was kill by
having a motorcycle tip over on
him. The motorcycle was stand
ing near the curb and the child
pulled it over.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18
Nankervis

Douglas Nankervis, Ture
Suominen and Clifford Neff left for
Duluth Tuesday where they intend
to join the marines. Postals from
the boys say they passed the ex-
aminations and have been sent to
the Mare Island Yards in Cali
fornia.
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Tower will show its enthusiasm
next Sunday with a patriotic
parade and Ely and Winton will
assist in the demonstration. The
Ely and Winton people will leave
here on the 1 o'clock train and
many will 60 by auto. In order to
return a special train will leave
Tower at S o'clock for the return
trip. The bands will accompany
the party from here. AS many as
can make it possible should attend.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

dating back to February. The
funeral was held Tuesday afternoon
Rev. Victor Koivumaki officiating.
The bereaved parents and relatives
have the sympathy of host of
friends.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

Andrew J. Perrin, formerly with
the South Shore road in Duluth but
now connected with a contracting
firm in Minneapolis was in the city
early in the week on business with
the city council.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

Advertising matter has been cir
culated announcing a dance at
Section 80 Saturday night at which
the Greenhagen & Foster Orchestra
will furnish the music.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

The Senior Junior party was held
Friday evening at the Washington
Auditorium and was most
suspicious event. Dancing was
the feature of the evening and the
large crowd made merry until II
o'clock to the music of Simpson S
Orchestra.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

Mothers Day last Sunday was
generally abserved in this city,
nearly every person wearing a
flower in compliment to a mother
living or departed. The sermons
at the churches were in commem-
Grafton of the day.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

Mrs. Chas. Foster and son,
Leslie, of St. Louis, Mo. arrived in
the city Sunday for visit with
Mrs. Fosters sister, Mrs. J. H.
Feeney, who is quite ill at the
Shipman hospital. Mrs. Feeney is
slowly improving.
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

Mrs. Mulcahy and children Of
Chicago are in the city on a visit
with Mrs. Mulcahy's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Vim. Petherick.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Englund
were made happy by the birth of a
healthy baby boy at their home
Friday. All concerned doing we'll
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

The Range Manual Arts As
ISOLATION holds a meeting in Tower
tomorrow and Sunday. A fishing
trip on Vermilion is on the pro-
gram.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

P. d. Maurice has returned from
Denver, Colo. where he spent
several weeks in the Division Office
of the National Forest.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

Chief of Oliver Police Foley ac-
companied by Mrs. Foley were in
the city yesterday having come up
from Virginia by automobile.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

VIM. LaBeau, Lish LaBeau and
Mrs. M. Odgers were in Two
Harbors a few days this week
where Mrs. LaBeau is at the hos
pital seriously ill. Late reports
are that she is not rallying as
rapidly as anticipated.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. Heritage and
family have removed to Beaudette,
where Mr.. Heritage has entered
the employ of lumber company.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

L. Slabodnik has purchased the
Suominen residence on Chapman
street and Fourth avenue and will
soon occupy the same.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

Mrs. H. E. White returned Mon
day noon from her trip to St. Paul
where she attended the Eastern
Star sessions of the grand chapter.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

Gilbert Wylie, formerly a resi-
dent here but now of Meadowlands
where he is located on large farm
arrived here Monday for a visit
with his daughter, Mrs. VIM. Dis
jardins.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

The K. S. J. K. society of
Eveleth are making arrangements
for the annual convention of the
order in that city beginning
August Is and continuing to
August 27.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

@. E. Olcott, representing the
Duluth News-Tribune was in the
city Wednesday from Virginia on
business for the paper.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

Edwin Toms left this morning
for Duluth where he put in his ap-
plication to join the navy. There
is no doubt but what he will pass
a very successful examination.
His many friends wish him success.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

VIM. Pickavance returned Fri
day evening from Rochester where
he had undergone an operation.
He is improving rapidly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

At the Methodist church next
Sunday morning the subject will be
The Testing of Jobs Faith" and
in the evening "A Bow Drawn at a
Venture. Services at Winton in
the afternoon. Mrs. Mulcahy will
sing solo in the evening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18
Adds to the Difficulties.

Another thing that upsets the equi-
librium of the situation is that there
are so many men who would rather
spend ten hours at night trying to win
$1.45 at poker than to spend eight
hours a day working for $40 note.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

Carl William, the two-year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John E.
Porthan died Sunday of tuber-
culosis of the lungs after an illness
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18
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DR.. o. w. Parker has been nam
ed as one of the members of the
Auxiliary Committee for Medical
Defence for the St. Louis County
Medical Society.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

Mrs. Alex Eckstrom of Hibbing
is in the city on visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Palm
gard.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

Mrs. Harry A. Chinn and Miss
Ethel Neff returned Monday from
visit with relatives at Soudan.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-05-18

DR.. and Mrs. o. w. Parker &C.
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. w. D.
Gallagher motored to Duluth Tues
day for a visit. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gallagher will go from there to
Kentucky to visit friends and
relatives,