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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-12-25
CHAPTER VII

The following morning the people Of
Wailing River were at the river shore
where three men stood beside loaded
canoe near which rested a company
birch bark.
Then approaching from the factors
house appeared the figure Of Denise
st. Onge
He had seen her for moment that
morning, for his contemplated journey
to the Feather lakes and the autumn
camps Of the Ojibways interrupted by
their discovery Of the day before,
might admit Of no return to the post
before starting south. 1t all depended
how early the winter broke. so he
had called at the factors to say good
by until the sled trails were hard in
November. For late into the previous
night he had sat with his two sWart-
faced companions planning many
things and the first Of these was an
early return to Wailing River with the
fastest team Of dogs that money would
buy in the Nepigon country. Another
was systematic running down Of the
mysterious marauder, on the snow,
where his trail could not escape them F.;
the last, and most vital to Brent Steele
he touched upon only to the extent Of
assuring Michel that Lascelles should
never succeed In his plan to force
Denise st. Onge into a marriage to
protect her fathers future with the
Revillon Freres, Notwithstanding the
fact that she had already assented to
his wishes. And the lean half-breed
had sprung to his feet with an OATH
and wrlnging Steeles hand, cried:
"Eef you do not come back, m'Sieu
and he cum to TAX her to Albany, dey
weel fin dead man by name Of Lascel-
les cen hees bed at Wailin' Riviere."
Never fear" Steele had answered
David and l are coming back after
Messieurs Lascelles and Windgo."
Steele was keenly curious of Denise
st. Onge's motive in coming to the
beach when he had already bade her
good-by that morning at the house
He had said: "Mademoiselle, l am
started again with David and may
not return to Wailing River before
going south. Will you promise this
one thing?"
Monsieur Steele" she had replied,
so patiently fearing what the Amerl
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to appear at a disadvantage, the in
spector. now in control Of himself,
proceeded to take his revenge by say
ing:
"No. monsieur, but a soldier and
gentleman always gives precedence
to the ladies. / have but few days
to stay here and / have decided to
spend them all in the company Of a
very lovely lady, my tiancee, Made
moiselle st. Onge.
1t was Lascelles' turn to laugh, for
his word stung Steele like the lash OF
a whip. But unlike the Frenchman''
the face of the other reflected his
thoughts solely in the swift hardening
Of the mouth and the glitter In the
gray eyes.
"Then of course, colonel" he coun-
tered savagely, "you cannot go. You
French are such careful chaperons."
Lascelles openly scowled his disap-
pointment as st. Onge retorted:
"Oh, naturally I shall stay; so I
shall wish you bon voyage and all sue
cess, Monsieur Steele" And he shook
his guests hand 1--WE shall expect
you again before you start south"
"Goodby, sir, and my deepest thanks
for your hospitality You will send
canoe, anyway, in two weeks to meet
Michel at the Feather lakes"
YES au revoir!"
Ignoring Lascelles, he stepped into
the canoe, launched by Michel and
David, then as If it were an after
thought, Steele called banteringly to
the Inspector: "And to you, sir,
pleasant stay at Wailing River, and
safe run to Albany, for l very much
wish to meet you again"
With the lunge Of three narrow
blades the canoe leaped upstream
leaving two men on the shore-one
with frank approval in the tired eyes
which watched the broad back Of
Brent Steele as he followed the
vicious stroke Of the Iroquois in the
bow; the other nervously stroking a
black mustache which adorned fea-
lures on which perplexity and hate
were written large.
Three days later when the canoe of
Steele was far on its way to the
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-12-25
"And all for me-" sighed the father,

'And all for me-" sighed the father,
call for me-"
But you knew she would do ito
protect your future with the company
and you allowed her to-" Steele con-
tinued pitilessly, In voice, low, but
carrying the bitterness of gall in its
tones. Colonel st. Onge, you have
permitted q beautiful soul to destroy
itself You"
"Stop, monsieurw ST. Onge inter
rupted, In a voice broken with passion.
You do not know-and you are my
friend therefore l forget what you
say. / have begged her not to do this
Am prepared to leave the company.
will not allow such a thing. Why"
and the factor shook his clenched fists
in Steele's face, II would kill that pig
Lascelles before I gave her to him."
But she has given herself to him,
Of her own free will, today. And she
is thoroughbred; she will keep her
word"
st. Onge glared into Steele's I'M
mobile face. "She will never MA
that canaille, Monsieur Steele" h,
said pointedly, "the st. Onges have al
ways known how to defend theil
honor"
The two were interrupted by the ap-
pearance Of Lascelles crossing the
clearing, and Steele, in no mood to
meet the subject of the conversation
left the excited factor awaiting the
approach of the man who was eXult-
ing in his hardwon victory. AS he
turned away, he said: 81 have moved
my stuff to Michel's shack 1t is need
less for ME to tell you how much
appreciate your hospitality and that
OF your daughter. You understand of
course that | could not stay"
Yes, monsieur, it would only be
embarrassing to you and to me, but !
regret deeply to have you 60"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-12-25
"You Forget That You Have No Right
to Ask Anything of Me-"

can might say that she lost control Of
her voice. "YOu forget that you have
no right to ask anything Of me-"
But he had boldly ignored her pro-
test Il ask you, Denise st. Onge, not
to throw away your future-your life
If you must-until spring. l am
coming back on the snow, in Novem-
ber, to clear up this mystery and-to
save you from yourself" And with
out waiting for her reply, for he did
not dare trust himself, had left her
And now for some reason she was
hurrying toward them, on mission
seemingly urgent. Brent Steele
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-12-25

Three days later, when the canoe Of
Steele was far on its way to the
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detour via Farmingtop returning to No; I
low old State road / south of Crothers-
No, (Richmond. Indianapolis. Terre
Haute) Bridge run-around at six miles
" No. 8 iMadison. Greensburg. Indianapo-
lis, Lafayette, Oxfordl ;m;;Pavemeant from
mile mile deto ii around two new bridges and
four-mile detour around one bridge project.
Drive carefully past culvert construction
south of Greensburg Account bridge con-
non Tor three miles thence g; north h. am and
town to a point four miles north .'of
Thorntown. A sort, detour one mile far
ther northwest, Side detour around Gull
Greensburg.
No. -12 (Vincennes. Spencer Indianapo,
lis(-Run- around near west edge OF
Swift City account of culvert CONSTRUCTION.
No. 10 Indianapolis. Logansport, Mich:
gan City, CLOSED for six miles south OF
Logansport, account construction. COCO
~ No. % English. Paoli Bedford. Bloom
ington. Martinsvlle Indianapolis BE;
tween Martinsville and Bloomington, and
from English to Paoli ROAD will be closed gd
via Spencer over Rds. IL and 80. There
is a passable detour in dry weather be
tween these points; but IT is thirteen mlies
vet weather. Detour road also is mar
row and two vehicles cannot pass in
many places) Due to blasting at new
bridge two miles south of Bedford, take
State R de'0 4. themes s' southeast on. a
bituminous macadam road via Rivervale to
No. % at Mitchell. This detour is three
and half miles long. all over excellent
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ton a quarter of a mile north o!
tho old structure.
To Build Approaches
Work has progressed to a point
where it is necessary to build ap
proaches and connect the new
Bridge with the old road. 1t is
necessary to cut through soli6
the approaches. The contractor ex
poets to start blasting at the juno
ton of the old road about July IA
Through traffic, trucks and BUSES
will follow a detour marked to the
east out of Bedford on State Rd. 4
thence southeast on a bituminous
macadam road following det<,ll
signs over an improved road all tAe
way via Riverdale to Mitchell. '41fG
detour is three and one-half miles
longer than the State Rd. and has
no grade crossings.
Can Use Detour
Local traffic can use the Leather
wood Creek detour, but must exer'
else care at two narrow bridges over
Leatherwood Creek, and at a MO-
non grade crossing.
Surface conditions on roads enter
ing Indianapolis follow:
No. l New Albany. Indianapolis. South
Bend Michigan lippeo-Pavem lff;. ffrr2mn
ton maximum load allowed on Kelly Ave,
bridge over wabash River being. repaired
in Peru. Run around, at unsafe bridge
two and one-half miles north of Edln;
burg. Turn right at corner OF, Upton and
O'Brien SITS. in Seymour. follow marked
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-07-10
SOUTHERN EDITOR TALKS
Rural Groups Importance Stressed
Before AID Club.

The most potent factor in Ameri-
can life today is the great rural
group Of people," James Speed of
Louisville, KY, editor Of the South
ern Agriculturist, told the Indian
apolis Advertising Club in a talk on
Selling the Rural Group. at lunch
con Thursday at the Claypool.
Blaine McGrath, club president,
announced the July golf tournament
was set for this afternoon at the
Riverside course.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-07-10
STATE HIGHWAY
Near BEDFORD
TO BE CLOSED
Bridge Approaches viii Be
BIasted-Detour Route
Given.

Because it is impossible to safe
guard the public if traffic is per-
mitted while workmen are blasting,
the State highway commission will
close a short portion of State Rd.
o. two miles south of Bedford for
a few weeks. In the meantime a
detour between Bedford and Mitchell
over excellent macadam highway
will be in force, John D. Williams,
State road director, announced in
the department traffic bulletin to-
day.
Williams announced that the de-
partment has completed a / ,000.foot
steel and concrete bridge over
White River, two miles south OF
Bedford. The bridge is on reloca-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-07-10

improved road and has no grade crossings
Local traffic can use Leatherwood Creek
detour but must exercise care at two
narrow bridges over Leatherwood Creek,
an dat Monon Grade crossig; From Paoli
via Marengo and English. Avoid south OF
Grantsburg.
No. 81 Indianapolis, Anderson. Muncie }
Closed from Muncie via Anderson to
Pendleton for paving; detour. marked.
No. 80 Indianapolis, Rushville, Brook
VILE Ohio line at Harrison) Closed be-
tween Julietta ad Hawthorne. marion
County for. widening and grading. East
south of No SO. West bound traffic de-
tour north over county road meeting
National Rd. near Cumberland. thence on
National Rd to INDIANAPOLIS.
The Washington times., 1925-04-01
TING
OUTCOME
OF WAGE
FARLEY
Men Refuse to Discuss Move
Toward Spread of "open
Shop" Here

Building trade unions in Wash
ington today "sat tight" and
wrapped themselves in silence,
while general contractors busted
themselves with plans for a con-
ference to see what the union
plumbers and steamfitters are
going to do about the wage in
crease situation.
It was learned officially from
the headquarters of the Wash
ington Building Trades Council
that the union men will not an
swer the argument Of operative
builders, financiers and contrac-
tors "until the proper time"
Unions Mark Time
In other words, union labor does
not intend to throw its cards on the
table at this time. The conferences
held by a committee OF business
leaders in the City Club yesterday
and Monday were not continued to-
day. The conferees are awaiting
the outcome of the plumber steam
filter conference.
1t is the view of the unions. ac-
cording to an official, who asked
that his name be withheld, that
the builders and contractors are
endeavoring to see how strongly
the various unions stand on the
proposed increases Of pay. in order
to get their spring building bust
ness Strengthened out at the start.
While the ''open shop policy is APP
piled by various members Of the
Operative Builders Association,
there are some crafts in which
union men are largely employed and
these are causing more concern
then the others.
Silent On "Open Shop" Move.
The principles enunciated by
Herbert T. Shannon, president of
the Operative Builders Association,
at the City Club yesterday after
noon about making the open shop"
plan considerably more general, was
received without comment at the
union offices.
Washington Builders and Manufac-
turers Exchange, today will move
for a conference between the en-
tiVes Of the two unions on the
other.
Every indication today pointed to
a continued lockout of union stone.
cutters in local yards.
This trade has been largely un-
restricted, as far as employment of
union labor is concerned, accord
ing to Samuel Miller, representative
of the Master Stonemasons, at the
building conference, and is entirely
"open shop"
1.-The union men may return to
work on our terms, with no in
crease in pay" said Mr.. Miller.
I'VE can get along without them"
Michael Mitchell, international
president of the Stone Cutters
Union. visited William Mcleod,
president of the Master Stone
masons Association, at the latter's
home last night to propose arbitra-
ton. Several yard bosses were
present. The effort to arbitrate
failed.
The Washington times., 1925-04-01
A.W.GREGG GETS
BIC j. s. JOB
At %
Texan Honored Through Ap.
pointment as Solicitor Of
Tax Bureau

Solicitor of Internal Revenue at
the age of twenty-eight!
This honor was bestowed upon
Alexander w. Gregg, veteran OF
the world war, today, when he
was sworn in to fill one of the
most important posts in the Treas
ury Department.
The oath was administered in the
office of Under Secretary G. D.
Winston, by F. A. Birgfeld, chief
clerk of the department. The cere-
mony was witnessed by David II.
Blair, Commissioner Of Internal
Revenue; Charles r. Nash, assist
ant to the commissioner, Nelson T.
Harrison, Mr.. Gregg's predecessor,
and officials of the solicitors office.
Gregg entered the Revenue Blu
reau in 1920. and for a time was
connected with the solicitors Of
flee. Later he was chairman OF the
special committee on appeals and
review, and was chairman, also of
the committee on revision of the
revenue act.
In December, 1923, he was named
assistant to the Secretary of the
Treasury to act in an advisory
capacity with regard to tax mat.
ters. He has represented the Treas
ury before both the Ways and
Means Committee of the House and
the Finance Committee of the Sen
ate in all hearings in connection
with the revenue act of 1924.
Gregg is a native of Palestine.
Tex
The Washington times., 1925-04-01
Four Die in Boiler Blast

wILHELMSHAVE Germany.
April -Four men were Killed to-
day when a boiler exploded aboard
a, destroyer in the harbor here.
The Washington times., 1925-04-01
WOOD To STAGE.
COMEBACK
|VSTOCKS
Former Lieutenant Not Dead
Broke, Tells PIans-Lost
Fortune to Gamblers
By JENNINGS PERRY,
international News Service.

TAMPA, Fla, April Back
home again, GLADLY bent" but not
completely broke, Lieutenant Os-
borne c. Wood, son of Major
General Leonard Wood today
planned to recoup his depleted for
tune.
One of the first moves the finan-
cial plunger will make, he told
International News Service today,
will be to get in touch with A. T.
Moore, A Broad street, New York,
the man who aided him in taking
fortune out of Wall street from
the Philippines last year-a for
tune that he has squandered in the
famous pleasure resorts and gam
bling houses of Europe.
Bank Account to Climb.
''Mr. Moore and I shall do bust
ness again. and it won't be long be,
fore the old bank account will be
climbing again." he said with that
air Of determination.
1.-THE United States is the one
place in the world to make money"
he continued, but you go abroad
to spend it. I'm glad I'm back
1--WE never seen Mr.. Moore, New
York broker and tipster, who
helped me make my fortune before,
but am sure he will help me
make another. 1t was all perfectly
Legitimate. He bought and sold for
me according to my directions from
the Philippines.
81 paid him well for it--sometimes
a thousand a week. l have re-
turned home to replenish my
Golfers, and l am determined to
stage a comeback"
Clean shaver, pink with health,
nattily attired, and carrying an
ebony stick nobbed with amber, the
former lieutenant in the American
army has developed mannerisms
thoroughly continental. He looks
the perfect gentleman Of leisure
one sees at the races at DeauVille,
at the tables Of Monte Carlo.
His green, gray eyes, matching
his dress, looked out under drocp
ing Iashes. He wore no jewelry.
Wood, himself, suggested that his
connections with the United States
army are permanently severed. lie
prefers that the lieutenant" be
dropped from his name.
The sauve young man, who's;
amazing extravagances have kept
the country agog for several
| months, denied the stories from
| Europe that he is completely broke.
He admitted that his fortune has
been "pitifully" shattered by the
nemesis of bad luck which traiIed
him in his sensational progress
through the gaming rooms of Eu-
rope, but he is not a candidate
Cor charity"
Plans are Indefinite.
Il hate to think of the sums
I've lost" he said. 81 hate to think
of the damn fool I've been. It's
gone now. Why cry over spilled
milk. I've got enough left to get
about on, and I'm not a candidate
for charity"
Woods plans for the future are
livery indefinite. He intends to STAY
here a few days and open his
several sacks of mail he found
awaiting him. before deciding de-
finitely his next move.
He does not contemplate a trip
Continued on Page 2, Column ID
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STOP MUST
BE: MADE
IN 90
FEET
Police to Force Tryouts at 20
Mile Speed-Ar on
Second offense

Drastic regulations governing
brakes on automobiles are planned
for Washington by NJ. o. Ed
ridge, Director of Traffic.
He win organize a squad Of po-
Iicemen whose sole duties will be
70 tour the city daily, pick up mo-
florists at random, and test their
automobile brakes. IF brakes are
found faulty motorists win be
given twenty-four hours to correct
them, failing which police will
prosecute.
"There is no excuse for = mo-
torist having bad brakes" Di-
rector Eldridge said. Every
time he drives his car he en-
dangers not only his own life, but
the lives of all on the streets"
5O-Fo0t Stops Required
The regulation win provide that
brakes on automobiles must stop
cars within at least fifty feet while
travelling at twenty miles an hour.
Tests at the Bureau Of Standards
have shown that good brakes win
stop machines going at twenty miles
per hour within fifty feet.
THE policemen selected Tor The
work win carry with them q brake
tester Director Eldridge said
ssThey viii have authority 70 sop
motorists, get in the cars and in
strlIct the motorist to drive sew eral
blocks or more at twenty miles an
hour. With the machine they
carry, they viii make test. Ar
rests win not be made for first of
lenses, but for second, third and
others"
The men selected for the work
win be required to make a study OF
brakes. They will be given a course
at the Bureau of Standards.
Speed Limit Unsettled.
Director Eldridge said today that
no definite action had been taken
about a speed limit. He did say,
however, that his office was con-
sidering a speed of from twenty
five to thirty-five miles an hour on
arterial highways.
Director Eldridge also said his
office has had under consideration
two plans for through" highways.
one an "arterial' highway. on
which street cars run, and the
other an express" highway on
which there are no cars. On the
latter the speed would be greater
Tonight the advisory committee
on traffic meets with Mr.. Eldridge
in the District building.
The Washington times., 1925-04-01

Bowie to Inaugurate Eastern
Track Season-Many Inn
provements Made

UnmindfuI of chill breezes
which threaten this afternoon to
sweep the Bowie race track, where
the eastern 1925 racing season
will be inaugurated promptly at
$3.50 p. M, thousands of turf
devotees are expected to journey
there from all points in the
District, Maryland and Virginia
today.
While a bit of sunshine and
warmth without doubt would be
appreciated by the racing folk,
they have not forgotten last
April 1, when a substantial coat
ing Of ice on the track caused
postponement of racing for two
days, and they are glad that
today bears no semblance to
April 1, 1924.
Number of improvements.
AS usual the Bowie management
made clarion cry Of the number
Of added improvements, This year
vastly improved road is promised
motoring turfmen, while ut the
track two mutuel booths have been
installed in the paddock for eleventh
hour bettors.
The weather aside, there Is no
complaint in the quality Of the card
offered today, which is as good as,
if not superior, to that of any open
ing day hitherto offered.
Number Limited.
There are a limit number of
horses in each of the seven races
and sterling contests are suaran-
teed.
1t would only be appropriate for
Dark Jest to win the initial dash
for two-year- Odds, inasmuch IS this
same race was taken by Moon
Magic last year BY the way, Moon
Magic, winner on the opening day
in 1924, is trying to take another
purse for Owner Bryson in the
Promenade today. The condition of
the track will suit this one.
New York commission men send
WOrQ LnaC Moan anu due nm orc
we'll liked by large spectators, in.
asmuch as they have received big
money to place on this pair. Both
have reported to have worked ex-
ceptionally fast.
ReparatiOn Going Good.
The Greentree Stable is determined
to win the Inaugural dash and has
entered three of its aces to secure
this goal. Those who have been
stopping at Benning, however, de-
clare that the old veteran Repara.
ton is going to make Leopar'iess,
Moonraker, and The WINNER step.
There are sixteen entered in this
race, and if one of the lightly
weighted and overlooked horses
should cop" it would not be The
first time that such a thing has
hammered