davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-17
Ilatnnr
By LEROY SCOTT
Author Of "No. IS Washington Square" "Mary Reoam" etc

with advice. when Jerry had broken in
Jerry had first shot her with the pistol
the police had found him holding and
had then sprung upon Mr.. Garrison.
That was Gods truth. God help her I!
And that was the nearest to God s
truth she ever told, for she suddenly
died within an hour, without ever re
alizing how serious was her injury. and
never knowing that Philip Garrison had
died before her from a fractured skull
And within the hour Black Jerry was
locked up in the Tombs charged with a
double murder.
And also within the hour the papers
were full of the affair. and at irregular
intervals they were full of it for months
thereafter. It had all the elements of
big popular newspaper story of which
the public can never read enough: a
pretty woman. refined. of good family.
who had suffered unspeakably to try
to make an honorable man of her hus
band--and who at the last. in sheer des-
peration. had tried to escape back into a
better life; and man, n likable, de
cent fellow, an old friend. motivated
by impulses of chivalry, who had tried
to aid harried woman; and n super
villain. the notorious Black jerry. who.
after shooting down his wife, in his vim
dctive fury and with his gorill IN like
strength. had crunchingly snapped the
arm of his wife's protector and had
then hurled him against a steam rad
iator. breaking his head. BY the na-
pers Jerry was tried and found guilty
that first day.
CONTINUED TOMORROW
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-17

toriety Of Black Jerry. Earlier than
this he had married n sentimental young
school teacher. who had been fascinat-
ed by his personality and the evil tales
about him, and who had romanticized
herself into believing she could reform
him. When Jennie was five years old
the pretty wife was overtaken by ro-
nance again. This time the man was
one Philip Garrison. handsome and
young and of we'll known family
and Jennie's mother. not pausing for a
second thought. went adventuring in
search of love with him.
Black Jerry. seeking his wife with =
out having spoken his purpose to any
one, at length found her in a little
Harlem fiat. the handsome cavalier with
her. When the police arrived, attract
cd by the uproar. the picture which the
sophisticated officers saw explained
everything: a crumpled man, his skull
injured, an arm broken; a hystefical
woman writhing on the floor, bleeding
from bullet wound. yet still able to
see all that was happening, and Black
Jerry standing between the two holding
n revolver that examination showed to
contain two empty shells.
The pretty, light minded wife in her
frenzy, having as her first thought only
the protection of her name. and not
knowing the nature of her wound. made
statement: Jerry had been brutal
to her, life with him had been endur-
able no longer; and in fear of him she
had run away and gone into hiding.
1t had been her intention to secure a
divorce and gain possession of Jennie.
This Mr.. Garrison, an old friend. was
merely calling upon her, to help her
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-17
DREAMLAND ADVENTURES

BY DADDY
''The Rajah's s Elephant"

bers from the hills came and carried
away all the gold and jewels from your
treasure house
The rajah gave a loud cry of anger
and grief.
to poverty instead of to riches. Alas,
Oo-la-la and Peggy, cannot give you
the reward | promised"
or umph. Er-umph :" trumpeted
Pindar. Foolish mOrtals. if you could
but understand elephant talk. | could
tell you where the gold and Jewels have
gone and | could help you get them
back. Err -umph Err -umph But You
are stupid. You do not know what
am saying
"I know what you are saying, O
Mighty Pindar," cried 90 la la. "Tell
me and we will get back the rajah 5
gold and jewels"
Pindar shook like an earthquake when
he heard 90 la la $ voice talking to him.
He was astonished that Oo-l la la and
Peggy could understand elephant talk.
80 most wonderful of magicians, who
knows even elephant talk, / will take
you to the place they have gone. But
we must go alone. you and Peggy and l..
Rajah Mir Bubu, Lada, and the
rajah S followers listened in amazement
as Oo- la la talked to the elephant. They
knew the magician was talking to the
great beast, but they didn't have any
idea of what was being said. 90 la la
called down to the rajah
BE of good heart, O Raiah Mir
Bubu! Peggy and | 90 to seek your
gold and jewels. Pindar says he will
guide us"
The rajah's followers fell on their
faces before 90 la la.
"Oh, mighty magician, who talks to
elephants He will bring back the
raiah's wealth"
''Er umph That we will, +"
trumpeted Pindar, and away he swung
down the road with Oo-la la and Peggy
clinging to his back:
(T'omorro1-PiH PiHdGr reredls a secret.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-17

i could feel rather than see that he
was edging toward the mantelpiece.
realized that he was grasping the brass
candestick. | did likewise with the
similar armament on my side of the
mantel. Simultaneously we stepped to
the center of the room. One we'll
directed blow was liable to send either
of us into eternity.
Ready ~ he cried, in voice of
bravadO.
We made few preliminary passes
with the heavy things and the dread
full duel began. We. clashed and the
brass implements sounded like broad
swords. Presently ! made misstep
and he struck me on the side of the
head. Fortunately the blow glanced
but felt the hot blood streaming down
my face and that infurated me still
more. For minute or two we con
tinued fencing without gaining any ad-
vantage.
But could feel the candlcstick grow
ing heavier and heavier in my hand
and ! began to fear that my strength
was giving out.
Would Bromley Barnes never come?
The Brazilian looked more like beast
than n man and he lunged at me with
ferocity that was murderous. could
see damp sweat on his brow and his
gray eyes were smoldering with rage.
lie took advantage of me in an un
guarded moment and struck me blow
in the side that sent me staggering
across the room. At that instant
thought | heard the sound of an auto =
mobile horn outside the house. won
dered if it could be Barnes. But there
was no time for dreaming. Jacquette
was coming at me again and I was
forced to step around quickly in order
to parry his blows.
Suddenly | assumed the aggressive
/ caught him on the .knuckles with the
end of my weapon and brought a howl
of anguish from his thick lips. Step by
step j pushed my advantage until he
was backed into corner of the room.
As | passed over the floor | caught a
fieeting glimpse of the Red Diamond
glowing like a hot coal, and the refec
ton that it would soon be in my pos
session filled me with great confidence.
But alas for the fallibilty of human
Judgment The Brazilian gave an uu =
expected twist of the wrist and sent inc
staggering away from him. He followed
me and struck me ON the head with the
candlestick. =.
For an instant the room seemed flood
ed with light, and then came darkness
and | fell to the floor unconscious.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-17
Jacquette's Story

WHEN opened my eyes l saw a
w white ceiling and four bare walls
1t did not require mirror to tell me
that my head was bandaged. because
the slightest effort caused me excruciat
ing pain. | pushed the cOverlets aside
and as | did so heard the familiar voice
of Bromley Barnes.
Hello. Hugh" he cried checrily
$50 you've come to life again?''
Visions of an awful nightmare ran
through my much abused head.
"How long have ] been here?"
asked.
He counted on the tips of his fin
gers.
day-and you'ys made three attempts
to prove that You could talk"
But I'm all right now,' | insisted
YES" he admitted, "a little wors,
for wear, but still in the ring"
What became of Jacquette?'
''At this particular moment he is
resting, his aristOcratic bones on hart
iron bed in the Eastern Penitentiary.
And the red diamond?"
THAT has been given to the secretary
of state at Washington and he has
formally handed it to the Brazilian min
lister, who is to have it returned to Rio
Janeiro next week in care of six agents
of the secret service who have beer
specially delegated for this mission
| heaved a sigh of profound relief
"This has been & brilliant piece o
work, son. continued the old man
land it's going to bring you promotion
unless I'm all wrong"
"I'm sorry let Jacquette get thu
better Of me-" ! said.
CONTINUED TOMORROW
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-17
The Raiah's Gift

The Raiahs Gift
d AJAH Mir Bubu clasped his little
lS daughter Lada close to his heart.
For FIVE long years she had been lost,
and now that 90 la la and Peggy had
given her back to him he was overjoyed.
As for Lada, whose dream had come
true, she snuggled as close to her
father as she could get. She did not
want to be parted from him again.
Rajah Mir Bubu smiled upon 90 la =
la and Peggy.
mighty magician" he said to
90 la la, gold and precious stones
shall be your reward for giving my
daughter back to me. And to bear your
fortune away 1 shall give you Pindar,
mightiest of my elephants
Before 90 la la and Peggy could
thank him, the rajah cried in loud
voice. "Ho, Pindar! Ho, Pindar y
Obeying the call. the giant elephant
who had lifted 90 la la and Peggy out
of the palm tree came swinging up to
the rajah.
'Behold your new master, o Mighty
Pindar! Behold your new mistress
Salute them :" cried the rajah.
The giant elephant raised his trunk
high in the air and trumpeted loudly
Hail, brave 90 la la Hail, fair
Peggy :" Then Pindar dropped to his
knees and held his trunk so they could
mount to his back.
Thrilling with delight, Peggy climbed
into the golden howdah. while 90 la la
perched on the elephants head.
"Now we will journey back to our
home" said Rajah Mir Bubu, but even
as he spoke horseman came galloping
down the dusty road and pulled up in
front of him.
"Woe Vice. My master ~ he
shouted. "Last night as we slept rob
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-17

E'OR space Jerry stood gazing in
L at the motley crowd. His mind.
for the moment, was occupied with
Just one thing-his character and his
past with which the angered Slim had
Just taunted him, and about which
that guide yonder had just whispered
to his thrilled audience. Automatically
the chief events of that past, and some
hint of their present significance.
passed through Jerry's mind in swift
review.
Jerry was a son of the old CHERRY
Hill" district, where to fight ones way
up and to be cleverer than the other
guy were the standards on which one
modelled ones manhood. Black Jerry
had first attained minor fame as
second rate middleweight pugilst-he
had put on many pound since then.
Then his strength and his dominating
character had made him the leader of
the "Ginger Bucks most notorious of
New York gangs spr a ,decade-and in
that position his wits and his control
over his pack had made him extremely
useful 10 a class of politicians that las
far as their actual practice is con
cerned) is now happily going out Of
vogue. In this period he was charged
with participation in such political ac-
tivitieS as coonizing, intimidating
voters, overtaxing the capacity of bal
lot boxes, though nothing was ever
definitely proved against him-and in
consequence he acquired further motor
ity through the newspapers and the
"ame. Black Jerry" Malone, came to be
regarded by the good people who took
an interest in political and social con
ditions in New York as synonymous,
in a lesser way. with all that the
city held which was evil.
But that had only been the founda-
ton or the springboard of the real no
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-17
A Story Of
NeW York Life

was an effective blend of audacity and
Difference, was inviting young woman
of the party to dance. She drew back,
startled, but then was caught by the
spirit OF adventure and rose and gave
herself to his arms. Jerry's eyes were
fixed upon the pair every instant, and
when, the dance ended, the young man
was bowling his partner into her chair,
Jerry, without appearance of having
hurried, was instantly through the
screen and was slipping hand through
the young mans arm.
"Want word with you. Slim" he
said, and led the other into his little
Office and closed the door.
Hello, Uncle George; glad to see
you down among us cheap guys" the
young man said easily. II say, Jerry
why tho hurry in rushing me in
here?'
II wanted you here before you had
a chance to pass it on to some one
else," replied Jerry.
Pass what on?"
The watch you lifted off that young
dame you danced with"
why, Jerry, honest to God,
Shut up!'' snapped Jerry. "I seen
it all. The ticker's in your left pants
pocket right now! Take 1t outr'
The young fellows smiling. hand
Jo I'm n"te oe'aihe ..I iniailSu WIN SUD
uel L"?signi ;s ~, nun tahe any WatGh
anu II ulu' Mho are you 10 pe cali
thsr hs ny uomh % iIr ~ ne CRED ana
rnrn un n'' .,D x1ioe oecane InoSkl9g IN us
one,rb neu "a "In maho 'e,rs S ,onnh ma'onowr, -
mousn III NAM guy iausn, you 10
arE 10 cav me uown ier merely hitting
" NOV, m".om, on,,ii ~" wneh , !. Sou got what
to tho 'hnir hUuJi Ji ~ suu haNe gone
70 ,ne cnuir Anu everybody KNOWS
'p,. r Il
.h niatk jerry moved one step nearer
iiftoJ Iat T'mv, i anu ms pVWertui SHOULDERS
lllteu iienac'nsN; hat l done mas
~ nothlns 10 no Win thlS PROPOSE
,t .,on' mu sroWleu. -, rake that watch
~, ual''n YOU or IL shaSn that race
a on spurS bI. 80 Isr lhrougn your head you IL
,rho po'Nm",u No,' foiie %mem you waik
oIns ie''oM Shruik pelore the
slare Eur, 3L Jerry eyes ana the passion
;ateu l.; iro'il ms lace. Slowly ne reached
nut rnto 'Io iod, G,' t .aVuS'rs pocket ana, held
ous ,aGS M"trh.
Iorrr w orJonJ ~ n"IN Ill your pocket Black
Won,ori,,,i,. "lu,uJ ,Lo ~
turned ,"S thn Sstcb 5"t to fGung hiu ieIlow re-
famed ot himN..nmIiin, a ~, 'tiLs FEY
that in nv Joint Yos tnoM, Sv'tL tLnn,S niEe
he holler on accornt of that tn" tsr' ,nele
and YOU know how mucb worse "",I "a 20.
in with the copncrs inst bocarSo T. se'
pened in INV ploco And rat ro, ~ nap tp,.
to pull it lust thc sameLsnd 'uu ,,h ai,
the time having Won good ,uo nne an MI
work for me-, Damn SOU' So,' -, '''oneS 10
Suddenly BLACK Jerrv,s r;,h. .,,
shot out and his omen nalm dntoratoh l,,I
mon tbe otbor'o ,tooi, " PTinn n,, uetoIatcd
onlySa Sian the other u.ort tousn st !. was
But as ho was faliing Iorrr,s 'nISseLL,hs Ieft +
caught him and swung b;n, i';a L.. s manu-
"Shut up,'' JerrS nrdorod vo n'e les..
Slim could omen his mouth 81, sI,e peiort
| gotta stcaI tbot;s rnI,r n' you We
But yop'ye gotta do II arou fnn. BUSINESS.
| io;n+ o,st e." "o ~ -, away from my
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-17

(Peggy is taken to India By Oo-ld-
In. There they help restore to
Rajah Mir Bubu his daughter, Lada,
rho has been stolen by Rdmdd Kin,
n rnq0icidu
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-03
GRAND CIRCUIT To
OPEN IN RANDALL
Thirteen Heats Are Neces-
sary to Decide Three
Race Programme

| Columbus, o., August 2--It took Ia
heats in the final days card of the
midsummer grand circuit meeting to de-
eide the three race programme, the
| 2:03 pace alone being finished per
schedule when Lillian T. paced ahead
of big field of fast performers in
every mile.
The PIG trot was won by L. e. O.,
with Alacer B., the challenger.
The 2:14 trot was a long drawn af-
fair, Tommy Direct winning after a
six heat battle. When Luana slipped
through and beat Rance the second
mile, one of the longest prices Of the
meeting was paid, SIS ticket to win
was worth 1861 as only two were out.
Most of the horses still remaining
here were shipped to North Randall
Saturday night
Summaries:
2:16 class trotting; 8 in heats;
purse, $1,000:
L. E. O., r. g., by Toddington.
(shanks) ................ l
Alacer B., b. g., by Ala.er
(MyerS)
Belhni Worthy, b. h., by
Prince Bellini (Owen) -. 8 2
Gay Todd and Alma Maloney also
started. Time. 2:1oA, 2:0sA. 2:osh.
2:111s.
2:os class pacing; heats; purse,
$1,000.
Lila r.. blk M, by Roy Patch
en- CWhitney) .............. 1 1 1
Peter Nash, oh. h., by Peter the
Great (Edman) .. 2 8 2
Baron Chan, b. h., by Baron
gale (Wellwood) ...... 3 8
South Bend Girl, Russell Boy. I'm
and Eva Able also started. Time.
2:02A, 2:03A. POS
2:14 class trotting; in heats; purse.
$1,000:
Tommy Direct. b. g.. by
Director Joe (McDonafd). 1 1 1
Roxanna Moore, b. M, by
Oratorio fPalin) ..... 2 2 2 2 1
Rance, br. g. by Morgan
Axworthy (Stokes) - A 3
Luana, Hickory Bill, Hollywood King.
Great Night and Emmett Son also
started. Time, 2:07A, 2:07A. 2.0Sh.
2:09A, 2.12A, 2:09A.N
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-03
Cincinnati Reds Defeat Giants Again

It's a sad sight to see our Barons
graphing with the cellar champion
ship here in August. Usually Moiey
has his gang running in high gear
about this time of the season, but
things have changed for the worse
Nashville comes here tomorrow for
three double headers In three days.
The Barons are two and a half games
ahead of the Vols. who at present hold
undisputed possession of the bottom
rung. In order to GUST the Vols from
their unenviable position it will be
necessary for Moleys men to drop five
of the six games. Perish the thought.
The first division is not so far off
after all. and with Nashville and Chat
tanocga to work on here this week the
Barons should regain some of their
lost percentage points.
The eyes of Southern league fans
are turned on the race between New
Orleans and Atlanta for the Dixie gon-
falcon and on the battle between the
Giants and Reds for the National
league rag. Cincinnati is the favorite
with of 10 local bugs and the news
of Moran's victory over McGraw yes
terday was joyously received by MANY
fans who called us over the phone last
night. Atlanta is decidedly the favor
lite over the Pelicans in Boss Martins
little race and the Crackers douDle
win from the Travellers while New o.
leans was losing two to Chattanooga
put Cholly's clan only half game be-
hind.
Judge John Mcqueen. a rabid base
hall fan. says that Atlantas success
is due to the fact that seven mem
oers of the team are native Ala
bamians
"Murderers row. is the name some
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-03
'bARONS TIED FOR
LEAD IN BATTING
Moley's Men Slump in Field
ing, But Continue to
Romp on the Agate

The Barons continue to rap the pill
at a lively gait and are now tied with
Atlanta for the batting leadership of
the southern league but their fielding
mas slumped fearfully and they are
down next to the bottom in this de-
partment of the game Moley's men
are second in runs scored and are still
leading all clubs in double plays.
Among the individuals, Larry Gilbert
is the real swatting leader with Chris
tenberry second, Tex Mcdonald third
and Pat Duncan fourth. DESPITE his
recent slump Large Peters, the Baron
goliath, continues to dwell within the
charmed 800 circle. Bernsen and Ellis
have climbed rapidly while Stevenson
has maintained his consistent hitting
all season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-03
CRACKER Squirt TO
Be EXPECTED, SAYS
ATLANTA SCRIBE
Addition of Bob Higgins Is
One Cause-Every Man on
Team WOrking-Pels
Fear Atlanta
BY GUY BUTLER


IT isn't so difficult to explain the
sudden reversal of form by the Crack
ers. Although ii was a remark Die
change. it all came about in a very
simple manner
First, Ira Thomas. than whom there
is no shrewder baseball man in the
country. paid us a visit and remained
short time with the club, giving
much helpful advice to the young
players and teaching them a lot about
batting and fielding, tipping them off
to the latest tricks being tried in the
main ring, etc. Then Bob Higgins, the
wisest catcher in the minor leagues,
was obtained in trade with Chatta-
nooga. Bobs old mead was just tie
thing needed to bolster the young
pitching staff
WORKING EVERYTHING
The entire team got into good shape
and they all got right on their toes,
ana the result was that they started
winning, pronto. They are trying all
sorts of baseball, inside and out, and
working all the plays for everything
they are worth. They are running
the bases we'll and taking chances,
which is just what makes Ty Cobb the
most feared man in the major leagues,
He takes chances and many of them.
lie is thrown out making seemingly
foolish attempts to advance. but just
the same he is not censored by his
manager. but instead this brings words
of praise from jennings.
Galloway, Dykes, Damrau, Griffin,
Mayer and in fact, the entire club, is
taking advantage of every misplay by
its opponents The slightest slip by
the enemy calls for an attempt 10
stretch a hit or to advance a base
Every man is fighting his heart out
and every man is confident there isn't
a club in the world capable of beat
ing them.
N. o. FEARS CRACKERS
The Crackers have thrown New Or
leans into a panic. They fear only the
Crackers and are convinced that Lit
tie Rock is about ready to toss up the
sponge. That blow we handed the
Travellers over in Little Rock took
the heart out of that club and the
fans.
Pelican scribes are urging Manager
Dobbs to bolster his club quickly be-
fore the Frankmen get too big jump
on them. 1t looks as though it IS
going to be a repetition of that 1917
battle, when the Crackers made the
Dobbers curl up and quit right in their
own back yard.
The Pels are gradually slipping
They have held the lead too long, and
at first signs of another club advanc-
ing to give battle they are almost
ready to quit cold. However, it is to
be hoped that the Pels remain in the
fight for while longer, SO that the
close of the race will beSanother thrill
ing episode in Southern baseball his
tory.-Atlanta Georgian.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-03

Among the outfielders who are deserv-
ing of trials in higher company are
Pat Duncan. of Birmingham John Sui
Ivan and Lalr y Gilbert of New Orleans;
Tex Mcdonald, of Nashville, and Sammy
Meyer, of Atlanta. Grimm is easily the
peer of first sackers and will certainly
get a chance in faster company. Peters
and Brottem far outrank any other catch
ers in the league and should be given an
opportunity to display their wares un-
der the big tent.
Big league material at second and
third bases is almost entirely absent in
the Southern this season. However, the
circuit abounds with good short stops,
1mong whom Daubert, of New Orleans;
alloway, of Atlanta. and Distell of
Rock, rank the highest. Demoe, of
ooga, and Stevenson, of Birming-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-03
The Home After Supper

From Charles Grant Miller IN the CnrlS-
| tan Herald.
Most careers are made or marred In the
hours after supper.
It NAV seem that the few hours be
tween supper and bedtime afford small
cnrorturitv for education: but these were
sufficient for Franklin. for Lincoln. and
for countless others who are turning these
hours TO advantage through special
studies have advanced themselves above
their fellows:
These precious hours which so manv
young men thoughtlesslv throw await
at the end of every dav will. II used right.
give priceless results in increased knowl-
edge. efficiency. higher service and bet
ter paw.
Ambition. resolve. effort. purpose. per
sistency. confidence. courage, skill, vision
the elements of limitless success-may
be manufactured out of this waste time
Turn this waste into wealth.
Millions are doing it,
Anyone can who will.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-03
AS an Alternative

From Pearsons Weekly.
She was not very young. but she had
money.
Dearest" he began, but she stopped
him.
Il anticipate what you are about to say,
Mr.. Sampson she said. and l would
spare your feelings, for it can never, never
be. esteem you highly and will be a
sister to -"
II have four sisters already" he re-
piled bitterly, -four grown sisters and
life is hideous burden. But, oh, Glare,
he went on passonately. IF you cannot
be my wife, will you not give me home
and a mothers protective love? / am an
orphan.