davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-09-01
CHAPTER XII.


Some sixth sense Of safety-one that
comes to many men who live in the
outdoors on the untamed frontier
warned Clay that all was not we'll.
The machine had swung to the right
and was facing from the wind instead
Of into it. Clay was not very well
acquainted with New York, but he
did know this was not the direction
in which he wanted to go.
Lindsay opened the door and swung
out on the running board. "We're 60
in wrong. Stop the CARP he ordered.
The man at the wheel did not turn.
He speeded up.
His fare wasted no time in remon-
strances. A moment, and the chauf-
feur threw on the brake sharply. His
reason was good one. The blue nose
of a revolver was damned hard against
his ribs. He had looked round once
to find out what it was prodding him.
That was enough to convince him he
had better stop.
Under the brake the back wheels
SklUU0u anu DIOuSnL ny against AhS
curb. Clay, hanging on by one hand,
was flung hard to the sidewalk. The
cab teetered, regained its equilibri-
UNI, gathered impetus with snort, and
leaped forward again.
AS the cattleman clambered to his
feet he caught one full view of the
chaufeur's triumphant, vindictive face.
He had seen it before, at reception
especially arranged for him by Jer-
nv Durand one memorable night. It
belonged to the more talkative OF the
two gunner he had surprised at the
pretended poker game. He knew, too,
without being told that this man and
"Slim" Jim Collins were one and the
same. The memory of Annie's strick-
en- face carried this conviction home
to him.
The rain peIted down as he moved
toward the brighter lighted street that
intersected the one where he had been
dropped. The lights of saloon caught
his eye at the corner. He went in.
got police headquarters on the wire,
and learned that car answering the
description of the one used by his alb
iuctor had been headed into Central
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-09-01
CLAY AND DURAND.

sYNOPSIS.-A foreword tells this:
Motoring through Arizona a party
of fasteners, father and daughter
and male companion, stop to wit
ness a cattle round up. The girl
leaves the car and is attacked by
a wild steer. A masterpiece of
riding on the part of one of the
cowboys saves her life. Then the
story begins: Clay Lindsay, range
rider on an Arizona ranch, an
nounces his intention to visit the
big town." New York. On the
train Clay becomes interested in
a young woman, Kitty Mason, on
her way to New York to become
a motion-picture actress She is
marked as fair prey by fellow
traveller, Jerry Durand, gang politi-
clan and eX-prize fighter. Clay
provokes a quarrel and throws Du-
rand from the train. On his first
day in New York Clay is splashed
with water by a janitor. That in
dividual the range-rider Furnishes
and leaves tied to a fire hydrant.
A young woman who sees the oc-
currence invites Clay into her
house and hides him from the po-
lice. Clay's "rescuer" introduces
herself as Beatrice Whitford. Lind
say meets her father, Colin Whit
ford. He meets Kitty Mason by
accident. She has been disappointed
in her stage aspirations Clay
visits her. Kitty is insulted by a
customer. Clay Furnishes the an
noyer. Outside, he is attacked by
Jerry Durand and a companion
and beaten insensible. Clay's &C
quaintance with Beatrice Whitford
ripens. His ''side partner" on the
Arizona ranch, Johnnie Green,
comes to the big town." The two
take an apartment together. Word
comes that Kitty Mason is in
trouble. Clay goes to the rescue
and is helped by Annie Millikan.
He comes on a party of gunner"
obviously waiting for his appear
ance. Clay gets the drop" on the
thugs, locks them in a room and
escapes. With a theater party,
which includes the Whitfords, Clay
meets Kitty Mason, friendless and
penniless. He leaves the party to
take the girl to his apartment Be-
atrice resents Lindsay's interest in
Kitty. The two men part in anger.
Hurt and indignant, Beatrice, prac-
tically proposes marriage to an old
admirer, Clare nc e Bromfield,
wealthy man-about-town. Their
engagement is announced Du-
rand's gang ,kidnaps Kitty. Clay
appeals to Annie Millikan, who
tells him where the girl Is likely
to be found.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-09-01

Ii we don't look out. We just ducked
bad fall. The bulls pretty near had
us that time we poked our nose out
from the park at Seventy second
street."
Some one pressed button and the
room leaped to light. Through the
open crack of the closed door Clay
recognized Gorilla Dave. The second
of the gunner was out Of range Of his
vision.
From the sound of creaking furni-
ture Clay judged that the unseen man
blowout queered us. And say-how
came the bulls so hot on our trail?
Who raped to 'em?"
Must "a been that boob wit the
goil. He got busy quick. Well, Jerry,
won't have to salve the cops this
time. We made our getaway all righ., ;"
said Dave
''Say, where's Joey?"
pulled a sneak likely. Whas it
matter? Listen! What's that?"
Some one was coming up the stairs.
The men in the room moved cautious
ly to the door. The hall light was
switched on.
"Lo, jerry" Gorilla Dave called soft
ly.
He closed the room door and the
sound of the voices was shut off in
stantly.
The unlimited guest dared not step
out of the closet to listen, for at any
instant the men might re-enter. He
crouched in his hiding place, the thir-
ty-eight in his hand.
The minutes dragged unfortunately.
More than once Clay almost made up
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-09-01

was wary. He had never asked her
to marry him. She thought she knew
the reason. He did not want for wife
a woman who had been "Slim" Jim's
girl.
Clay had come to Annie Millikan
now because of what she had told him
about "Slim"' Jim. This man was one
Of Durand's stand-bys. If there was
any underground work to be done 1t
was odds-on chance that he would be
in charge of 1t.
''Tm askin' you to stand by poor
girl that's in trouble" he said in an
swer to her question. "You wouldn't
let Durand spoil her life Ii you could
stop it."
swell, what's my cue? Where do
| come in on this rescue. the-beautiful
heroine act?"
"When did you see Slim Jim lastT
IT might "a seen him this afternoon
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-09-01

Johnnie's case was not so hopeless
as he imagined it.
Over their goodnight smoke Clay
gave a warning. Keep yore eyes
open, Johnnie. I was trailed to the
house today by one of the fellows with
Durand the night l called on him. 1t
spells trouble. l reckon the PEACHES
are going to leave the reservation
again"
"Say, Clay, amt you gettin' home
sick for the whinin' of a rawhide?
What's the matter with us hittin' the
dust for good old Tucson? I'd sure
like to chase cowtails again"
"You can go, Johnnie. I'm not ready
yet-quite. And when I go it won't
be because of any rattlesnake in the
grass"
"Whadyou mean can go? If this
Jerry Durand's trying to get you I'll
be there followin' yore dust. old scout"
There's more than one way to skin
q cat. Mebbe the fellow means to
strike at me through you or Kitty.
I've mind to put you both on train
for the B-in-a-BoX ranch"
"You can put the lil' girl on train.
You can't put me on none less'n you
go too" answered his shadow, stoutly.
"Then see you don't get drawn into
any quarrels while you and Kitty are
away from the house. Stick to the
lighted streets. / think I'll speak to
her about not lettin any strange man
talk to her. I think she had better not
go out unless one of US is with her."
"Suits me. And don't you take any
chances, old-timer. That goes double.
I'm the cautious guy in this outfit, not
you"
Within twenty-four hours Clay heard
some one pounding wildly on the outer
door of the apartment and the voice
of the cautious guy imploring haste
"Lemme in, Clay. Hurry! Hurry !"
he shouted.
Lindsay was at the door in four
strides, but he did not need to see the
stricken woe of his friends face to
guess what had occurred. For Johnnie
and Kitty had started together to see
q picture play two hours earlier.
"They done took Kitty-in an auto"
he gasped. fright before my eyes.
Claimed lady had tainted"
"Who took herp
81 dunno. Some men. Turned the
trick slick, me never liftin' a hand.
Amt / heluva man?"
Hold yore hawsses, son. Don't get
excited. Begin at the beginnin' and
tell me all about it." Clay told him,
quietly.
ave was comm home an 1 took
Kitty into that Red Star drug store
for to get her some Ice cream. Well,
right after that heerd man say how
the lady had tainted"
"What LADY,"
"The lady in the machine"
"Were you in the drug store"
mo. We'd jes' come out when this
here automobile drew up an a man
Jumped out holierin' the lady had
tainted and would l bring a glass o.
water from the drag store. 'CouNe
got Jump on ing and Kitty she n.oved
lyp cIosetay 10 the car to hep II she
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-09-01

an I might not" she said cautiously,
looking at him from under a broad
hat-brim. "Say, what's the layout?
Are you framin' Jim for up the river?"
I'm tryin' to save Kitty"
Because she's your goil. Where do
| come in at? What's there in it for
me to go rappin' me friend?" demand
ed Annie sharply.
She's not my girl" explained Clay.
Then, with that sure instinct that
sometimes guided him, he added, ''The
young lady I'm in love with has
just become engaged to another man."
Miss Millikan looked at him, frank
ly incredulous. "For the love O. Mike,
where's her eyes? Don't she know a
real man when she sees one? I'll say
she don't"
A flush beat into Annie's cheeks.
She went off swiftly at a tangent.
Wouldn't it give fellow jar? This
guy Jim Collins slips it to me confiden-
tial that he's off the crooked stuff.
Nothin' doin' a-tall in gorilla work.
He kids me that he's quit goin' out
on the spud and porchclimbin' don't
look good to him no more. A four-room
fiat, little wife, an the straight road
for Slim Jim. fall for it, though
I'd orta be hep to men. An he dates
me up tonight for the chauffeurs'
ball."
'But you didn't go?"
"No; he sidesteps 1t this aft with
fairy tale about drivin' a rich old
dame out to Yonkers. All the time
he was figurin' on pinchin' this goil
for Jerry. He's rotten crook"
'What color is Slim Jim's carr"
ga dirty blue. Why?"
"That was the car"
Annie lifted her hands in little
gesture of despair. "Tm dead sick
of this game. What's there in it? ]
live straight and eat In a beanery.
| No lobster palaces in mine. Look at
me cheap buds. And Tim gives me
| the over like was street cat. What
sort Of a chance did I ever have. with
| toughs and gunner for me friends?''
you've got yore chance now, An
| ME. Tim will hop off that fence he's
on and light a runnin' straight for
you If he thinks you've ditched Slim
Jim. You don't owe Jerry Durand
| anything, anyhow. Where would he
have Kitty taken? You can give a
| guess"
She had made her decision before
she spoke. Gimme paper and a PEN
| Gil"
On Clay's notebook she scrawled hur-
| riedly an address.
"Jim'd croak me If he knew I'd given
| this" she said, looking straight at the
| cattleman.
Hell never know-and I'll never
forget 1t, Annie"
Clay left her and turned to the
driver. From the slip Of paper in his
hand he read aloud an address,.
AS Clay slammed the door shut and
| the car moved forward he had an i'm
preston Of something gone wrong, of
| cog in his plans slipped somewhere.
For Annie. standing in the rain I'M
| der a suffering misty street light,
showed a face stricken with fear.
Her dilated eyes were fixed on the
| driver Of the taxicab.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-09-01

| could. When l got back to the walk
with the water the man was hoppin'
back into the car. 1t was already NOV
in. He slammed the door shut and it
went up the street like creased light
nin."
"Get the number?''
mo, II plumb forgot to look"
Clay slipped revolver under his
belt. He slid into a street coat. Then
he got police headquarters on the wire
and notified the Office Of what had
taken place.
1t had come on to rain and beneath
the street lights the asphalt shone like
river. The storm had driven most
people indoors, but as the westerner
drew near the drug store Clay saw
with relief a taxicab draw up outside.
It's driver, crouched in his seat behind
the waterproof apron as far back as
possible from the rain, promptly ac-
capted Lindsay as fare
Back in minute" Clay told him,
and passed into the drug store
The abduction was still being dis
cussed. He pushed home questions as
to Identification. One of the men in
the drug store had caught a flash of
the car number. He was sure the first
four figures were 1867. The fifth he
did not remember. The car was dark
blue and it looked like a taxi. This in
formation Clay got the owner Of the
store to forward to the police.
He did not wait to give it personal
ly, but joined Johnnie in the cab The
address he gave to the driver with the
waterproof hat pulled down over his
head was that of a certain place of
amusement known as Heath's Palace
Of Wonders. A woman he wanted to
consult was wont to sit behind a win
| dow there at the receipt of customs.
Miss Annie Millikan's pert smile
| beamed through the window at Clay
when he stepped up.
Hello, Mr.. Flat-Worker," she sang
| out. "How many?"
Clay explained that his business was
serious. ''Pve got to see you alone
now," he added.
eff you gotta you GOTTA" The girl
called an usher, who found second
usher to take her place.
Annie walked down the street few
steps beside Clay.
whats the big idea In calm me
from me job in the rush hours?' she
asked.
| Clay told his story.
"Some of Jerry's strong-arm work,
| she commented.
"Must be. Can you help me?"
| Annie looked straight at him, hui
! morous little quirk to her mouth.
| "Say, what're you askin' me to do
t'row down my steady?"
Annie was pretty, and inevitably she
had lovers. One of these WAS "Slim''
Jim Collins, confidential follower of
Jerry Durand. He was a crook, and
she knew it. But some quality in him
his good looks, perhaps, or his game
ness-fascinated her in spite Of her.
self. She avoided him, even while she
found herself pleased to 60 to Coney
with an escort so we'll dressed and so
glibly confident. Another of her adj
mirers was a policeman, Tim Muldoon
by name, the same one that had res
cued Clay from the savagery of Du-
rand outside the Sea Siren. Tim she
liked. But for all his Irish ardor he
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-09-01

SnaIteFSQ. II Att Ncpo0y OUT tne
Caretaker."
his mind to steal out to learn what
the men were doing. But his judg-
ment told him he must avoid a brush
with SO many if possible.
The door opened again.
"Now beat it and do as say If you
know what's good for you," bullying
voice was ordering.
The owner Of the voice came In and
slammed the door behind him. He sat
down at the desk, his back to the
closet. Through the chink Clay saw
that the man was Jerry Durand.
From his vest pocket he took a fat
black cigar, struck a match and lit
1t. He slumped down in the swivel
chair. 1t took no seer to divine that
his mind was busy working out prob
lem.
Clay stepped softly from his place
of refuge, but not SO nOiselessly that
the gangman did not detect his pres
ence. Jerry swung round in the chair
and leaped up with catlike activity.
He stood without moving, poised on
the balls of his feet, his deep-set eyes
narrowed to shining Sits 1t was
in his thought to hurl himself head
long on the man holding steadily the
menacing revolver.
Don't you! I've got the dead wood
on you," said the Arizonan, trench
ant sadness in his speech. 'I'll shoot
you down sure as HIS hot"
Durand's face wore an ugly look of
impotent malice, but his throat was
dry as a lime kiln. He could not es-
innate the danger that confronted him
nor what lay back of the mans pres
ence.
what you doin' here?' he demanded.
MAXIM my party CALL" retorted
Clay easily.
Jerry cursed him with a low, savage
stream Of profanity. The gangman
enraged was not q sight pleasing TO
see.
Il reckon heaven, hi, and high
water couldn't keep you from cussin'
now. Relieve yore mind proper Mr..
Durand. Then we'll talk business"
murmured Clay in the low, easy drawl
that never suggested weakness.
The ex-prize-fghter's flow of lam
guage dried up. He fell silent and
stood swallowing his furious rage. 1t
had come home to him that this mar
row-fanked young fellow with the
close-gripped jaw and the cool, steady
eyes was entirely unmoved by his
threats.
"Quite through effervescingT asked
Clay contemptuously.
The gang leader made no answer.
He chose to nurse his venom silently
where's Kitty Mason?"
Still no answer.
81 asked you what you've done with
Kitty MasonY
That's my business"
by Cd, you'll tell, or I'll tear
1t out OF you'll"
Clay backed to the door, found the
key, transferred 1t to the inner side
of the lock, turned it, and put 1t in his
pocket.
The cornered gangman took a
chance. He ducked for the shelter of
the desk, tore open a drawer and
snatched ont an automatic.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-09-01

Cheerful Thought.
1.-THE Yanks are coming" hummed
the dentist as.he prepared for an ex.
traction.-Octopus.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-09-01

Any candidate who is knitted at the
polls In apt to feel somewhat cut upA
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-09-01
~Had enoueh7 I'll ask you
once more where Kitty Mason
Is"
Cheerful Thought.

(To BE CONTINUED
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-09-01
CHAPTER XlI-Continued.

Johnnie's case was not so hopeless
as he imagined it.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-09-01

could. When | got back to the walk
with the water the man was hoppin'
back into the car 1t was already NOV
in. He slammed the door shut and it
went up the street like creased light
min, ~
Evening journal., 1922-06-17
NEW MEMBERS
FOR HANOVER
Class TO Be Received at Sum-
day Morning Communion
Service
EVENING WORSHIP
IN CITY PARK

In Hanover Presbyterian Church
Boulevard and Eighteenth street. to-
morrow morning the sacrament OF
the Lords Supper will be observed
new members received and a class
baptized. The Rev. Charles II.
Bonner, pastor, will be the preacher.
There viii be no evening service in
the church, Hanover taking part in
the union services which will be
held in the park at Eighteen and
Monroe streets every Sunday even
ing until the third Sunday in Au-
gust. Mr.. Bonner will be the preach
er at tomorrow nights park service.
c. Percy Comegys will address the
senior Christian Endeavor Society
in Hanover Church at the usual Sun
day evening hour. Miss Susannah
Wilson will address the intermediate
society.
The Women's League will hold its
annual picnic at Naamon's on next
Tuesday evening. Automobiles will
convey members OF the league who
wish to attend. Supper will be
served at o'clock.
The Missionary Society will hold
lis summer outdoor meeting at the
home of Mrs. Robert p. Robinson.
Newport turnpike. on Friday even
ng. Box luncheon will be enjoyed
,n the lawn. Society members will
cave the church at 4.30 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1922-06-17
'THREE-F0LD PROMISE
MINISTER'S SUBJECT

The Sunday services win start at
st Paurs NJ. f. Church. with the
class meeting at s.So o'clock. At
the morning service. at 1890 o'clock.
DR.. Hubbard will preach on "A
Three Fold Promise"
The Sunday School session meets
at IL O'Clock. Christian Endeavor
prayer meeting at 6.15 o'clock.
DIR. Hubbard will preach at 7.s0
O'Clock. Another sermon in the
series on Jesus" His topic will
be Can Man Forgive Another
Mans SIM"
Musical numbers for the day will
include: Morning service-Anthem,
Way Of the Cross" Edwards; quar-
tet, Savior Divine" Ackley. Mrs.
Theresa Downing. Mrs. Eleanor G.
Kemery. Messrs Boldly and Ed
wards. Evening service-Anthem by
chorus choir, Thine Forever"
Brown; baritone solo. Teach Me.
o Lord" Shippers; violin solo. Cavi-
tina, Ruff, by Charles LaBoube Ed
wards.
Monday evening. the osteopathic
clinic, at O'Clock. Tuesday evening,
at s o'clock, meeting OF Ladies' Aid
Society, at the home of Mrs. j. Y.
Boggs, $40 w. Ninth street.
Evening journal., 1922-06-17
"CHRISTPRE-ENINENT,"
THEME OF SERMON

The Rev. Ralph L. Minker will
preach at both services tomorrow at
silverbrook NJ. e. Church. At 1890
o'clock he will speak on "Christ
Pre- Eminent" and at 7 o'clock he
will discuss the question docs
Character Count?" Evening worship
has been changed from 7.S0 to Z
o'clock.
Sunday School will meet In all de-
partments at noon.
On Monday evening the Sunday
School Board will meet. On Tues
day the Youg Peoples Class and on
wednesday, the prayer service will
be held.
The Sunday School excursion will
go 20 Riverview Beach next Satur-
day.
Last summer the Silverbrook
Daily Vacation Bible School was the
largest attended in the city. Miss
Grace williams will again have
charge. The school will open June
26.
Evening journal., 1922-06-17

.INPARK SERVICES
Outdoor Series to Begin at
Eighteenth and Monroe
Sunday Evening
REV. G. H. BONNER
TO BE PREACHER

Park services. under the auspices
of the Presbyterian Union, VIII open
in Brandywine Park, Eighteenth and
Monroe streets. at 7.s0 O'Clock to-
morrow evening, TO continue every
Sunday evening until August 13. The
preacher tomorrow evening will be
the Rev. Charles il. Bohner, pastor
OF Hanover Church.
The Rev. Charles L. Candee, pas
tor Of Westminster Church, will
preside. Scripture will be read by
the Rev. J. S. Gnhllan. Congrega-
tional music will be directed by Jacob
T. Clymer, chorister OF West Church.
A trombone sextet, under direction
OF ]. Norris Robinson, will add to
the musical feature. There will be
seats for all.
Committees in charge OF the SER
vices are looking forward to a most
profitable series. Speakers viii in
elude out Of the city preachers as
well as Wilmington clergymen.
In case of rain any Sunday even
ing the service will be held in Han
over Church.
Evening journal., 1922-06-17
ONE Who CARESI
sermon TOPI(
Visiting Ministers Will Cor
duct Services at the Swed1
ish Church Tomorrow
REV. A. ]. NYDEN TO
PREACH IN MORNINI

Services tomorrow at the swedi,
NJ. 2. Church. 1111 e. Eleven
street. the Rev. Joseph Kar1ing. pa
tor. win be seld at the usual hour
Sunday School at 10 o'clock; Hoy
ard F. Berg. superintendent. II
Rev. F. z. Broman. OF New Yo1
City, VIII address the school
Morning worship, IL o'cioc
preaching by the Rev. A. ]. hyde
of East Orange, N. ]. The Lord
Supper will be celebrated under Il
leadership OF District Superintel
dent the Rev. Frank r. Broma|
from New York City The Epwor|
League district cabinet Of the Nd
York district will attend this sci
vice.
Epworth League devotional SCI
vice at 7 o'clock. Evening servic| |
7.3O O'Clock; preaching by the pal
tor; theme. zone Who Cares"
Evening journal., 1922-06-17
DR.. WEBB TO PREACH
TO ODD FELLOWS

The Rev. Aquilla Webb, pastor OF
the First and Central Presbyterian
Church. will preach special ser
mon at that church tomorrow even
ing. 10 the odd Fellows of this city
His theme viii be ''who Is My Neigh
bor." The order of services for th'
day will be as follows;
1890 O'Clock, sermon, Second
Conversion"
sunday School and Men Bible
class viii meet Immediately at the
close OF the morning service. The
Christian Endeavor meets in the
Junior room at e.45 o'clock; Neal
Smythe. leader; evening worship at
7.45 o'clock.
Musical numbers for the day under
the leadership of Leslie Cook, organ
ist and choir director.
Nforning-Prelude," Prayer" Boell-
mann: duet. Jesus, Thou Joy OF
Loving Hearts" Cote; Miss Crown
over and Mr.. Hayes; solo, Eye Hath
Not Seen" Gaul. Miss Comfy; Post
lude. sonata" Kuhlau. Meeting of
Willing Workers Monday evening at
7.45 o'clock.
Prayer and conference meeting
wednesday evening at O'Clock at
the Central Presbyterian Church,
King street.
All boys and girls who have been
attending Junior Christian Endeavor
will meet at Church, Wednesday aft
ernoon at 2.15 O'Clock and go to
Rockford Tower for the annual
picnic