Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 280, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 November 1911 — Page 2

The RING and the MANS

SYNOPSIS.

A foolish young tenderfoot become* fascinated with the bold, artful wife of * drunken prospector in a western rainln* town. They prepare to elope tn a bUndIng billiard but are confronted by the maudlin busband. He is shot by the wife, but the chivalrous boy pins a note to ft»W takln* the crime upon himself. In their flight to the railroad station the woman's horse falls exhausted; the youth puts her on his own and follows hanfftng to the stirrup strap. Beelns he Is an impediment, the woman thrusts her escort into a snow drift and rides on. Half-frosen he stumbles Into the railroad station just M the train bears the woman .away. Twenty-five years later, this man. George Gormly, Is a multi-millionaire in New Yorif. He meets Eleanor Haldane, a beautiful and wealthy settlement worker, and co-operates with her in her work. Gormly becomes owner of- a steamship line and finds himself frustrated in pier and track extension plans by grafting aidermen. backed by the Gotham Traction Company. An automobile accident on a stormy Christmas eve brings the Haldanes to hts country home. Gormly makes the marooned party comfortable.

CHAPTER IV.-Continued.

“Never!" said Gormly. "And I confess to you that of late I have had similar thoughts. I want to do something for humanity,” he went on Slowly. "There are certain people who stimulate us to achievement, who awaken our ambition, who Quicken our hope, Who—Don’t yon comprehend? You have put something into my life which ft lacked. Now I want to do Something for—-you, Miss Haldane.** “For me, Mr. Gormly?** “For you. and my fellow men; for Four approval and theirs. You see you have brought me in touch with a state of being of which I knew little. I was not born into your society. Until I saw you, I had no desire to mingle in tt 1 have not taken a vacation. except business trips aboard, for twenty-five years. For instance, this is the first time in all that long period that I have stood alone in a room and talked socially, by her gracious privilege, on terms of outward equality, with a fine, high bred, capable, woman. Can’t you understand how you exert a new influence, how you have brought a new force Into my life, and that from my acquaintance with you results are certain to come?** He sat down on a chair on the other side of the fireplace as he spoke, bringing himself on a level with her. She looked at him with curious intensity. She saw his smooth shaven face seamed and lined with thought and care. She marked the strength, the intelligence, the resolution, in his countenance. It lacked completing touches of tenderness, it lacked the woman’s Influence; but aside from that it was altogether admirable, virile. and strong. “I want to do something,” he said, “to make me worth,” his voice trembled, “the respect of," he looked at her—“of people like you,’*' he went on, “and I am going to do something, to» " •’You frighten me,” said the girl, appalled as we often are by the granting of our prayers, the acceptance of our suggestions, the realisation of our hopes. "I don’t like to feel that what you are doing is for—for—" “Say it. Miss Haldane. For you." “I can’t assume such a responsibility," she protested; "and such a motive is not the highest, the beet" "Nonsense!" said the man almost roughly. “The beat things in life are done for the sake of good women, and there is not a human being In the world who possesses your powers and capabilities who does not thrill to responsibilities. In your heart of hearts you are glad—or you will be glad if through your inspiration something is accomplished, by whatever way or means It may be —even by me for mankind." And the woman knew that the words were true. She thrilled even then to the strength of his protesta“You see I know humanity. I don’t know society; you observed that by my reception of you all here “Indeed," said the girl; “It was most graceful and kindly hospitality, and we deeply appreciate it." "It is good of you to say so. These things I could learn,” he hesitated, “if I had some one who kpew to teach me; but other things I know myself. I am at a discount with women; but 1 can handle men and I know men. Every human being Is glad to ally himself with success. If you and I together do something, you will bo happy if we succeed." “And miserable If we fall?” queried the girl with a nervous laugh. "We will not fall ” “You are proposing a partnership? ” "There is a quasi partnership existing between us now in the settlement house. Your devotion, your generous thought tor those people, with my business back of you—for it Is back of you. Miss Haldane, in that or anything else to the last limit—is going to pro dtooe results there that nobody dreams to tMtr^. , ,-:^jy > "No, said the man quickly. I have meow ann greater m new. 1 Ju in. •... ,

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That’s your part of the partnership; mine is to help you, and —” “And what are you going to do?" asked the girl, Intensely interested, leaning forward, her breath coming quicker. “I am going to be mayor of New York, for one thing, Miss Haldane.** "Yes. And then?” ft touched him immensely to see the matter of fact way with which she accepted his stupendous declaration. ■ “And then, I am going to be the best mayor New York ever had, an honest mayor. The administration shall be conducted on business lines, and business with me doesn’t spell chicane. There Isn’t a dishonest dollar in my fortune. You will forgive my personal talk? I don’t often resort to It; but you make me tell whatever you want to know.” "Go on!” “I am going to suppress graft; I am going to break up the gangs that rob the city; I am going to bring the traction companies, the freight and the others, to terms. lam going to make them give the people good value for the franchises they enjoy; I am going to reform the police force and stop Its taking toll of crime, Its connivance with sin! New York is going to be

free, and I am going to tell it the truth and make it so!” He stopped and, not trusting himself to look at her, stared into the fire again. There was a long pause. “Well,*’ said he, flashing a direct look at her. “what do you think of It, Miss Haldane?" "It is the greatest dream that ever entered a human brain," said the girl quietly. “It is my business, it has been my business all my life, Miss Haldane, to make dreams come true, and I am dreaming now a greater dream, dearer to me than that I have outlined before you." What could he mean? She strove to meet his glance fairly; but her own eyes fell before his own direct gaze. “Do you think I can do it, make my dream come true?" he asked. “Which dream, Mr. Gormly?” “Both of them.” “That you can be mayor of New York; that you can redeem the city; that you can restore to the people their liberties—l don’t know. Other men have tried it and have failed.” “And I may fail, too,” answered Gormly very quietly. “Such achievements are not the results merely of one man’s efforts. The people themselves must respond. Whether I can make them do that or not will determine the issue.” ”1 think you can, Mr. Gormly. You have made me respond.” “And will you help me?" ‘ "I! What can I dor “Do what you have done tonight; listen to me, believe to me. inspire me, be my silent partner in my endeavor as I have been yours In your “And after you have succeeded r ‘That** the other dream, and—'*

“I Want to Do Something for You, Miss Haldane."

"Mr, Gormly," she said resolutely, •If you . make that dream come true, you will have done more service to humanity than has ever been done by a citizen of this republic# and yob will be the greatest man on this side of the world." “And If my othet* dream comes true," said Gormly, “I win be the happiest.” “May they all come true!" said the girl Impulsively rising and giving him her hand. “Do you mean that?” eagerly asked the man, gratefully taking her proffered hand In his own firm, resolved clasp. ( “Idont know," she faltered, "what your other dream is; but if it corresponds with the one you have told me, I repeat the prayer." “At the proper time,” said the man, “you shall know. Meanwhile, tomorrow we shall get to work.” "Tomorrow will be Christmas," said the. girl, smiling. ....... "My Christmas present to you, Miss Haldane, wIU be the beginning of the campaign.” “And mine to you, Mr. Gormly," she returned laughing, “will be my good wishes and hearty encouragement In your labor.” , “I could wish nothing better,” he went on lightly, glad and relieved at this change from the intensity of the interview. “I shall announce myself as a-candidate for the mayoralty at the next election. Representatives of the minority party have already approached me on that subject” “And what did you say to them?" “Nothing yet You see this Is all new work to me, and I must consider my way carefully.” “Have you ever made a public speech F’ "Never In my life.” “Well, If you can talk to the people as you have talked to me tonight I am sure you will win?’ The girl said it artlessly, carelessly;

but his heart leaped to the assurance. “That’s to be determined,” he said. "Most men would say It was easier to talk to one woman than to a thousand people. I have had experience with neither. As I told you, it has been a quarter of a century since I talked alone with a woman.” “Was that to the west of which you spoke?” “I am glad to tell you. It was to the west. She wasn’t a good woman. Miss Haldane,” he said simply, “and I have never seen her since that night" “Didn’t you know that she was not a good woman?** asked the girl. “Not a| that time; I did not suspect that la, I was only a boy of nineteen." “And is it because of that woman that you have seen no others until I met you?” -- "Yes, Miss Haldane." “Poor man!” said the girl half to herseif. "Not at all,” answered Gormly; "you were quite worth waiting for.” “Eleanor,” said her father at this moment “won’t you take my hand? I want to talk to our host a little mysett." s

CHAPTER V.

Mr. Haldane Is Greatly Surprised. Mr. Haldane was to something of a quandary. For certain reasons and for some time he had been contemplating an interview with Gormly.' Not only did he greatly desire the interview which was indeed necessary, almost vital to fact to the furtherance of certain matters to which he was deeply concerned, but he did not desire that his interest personal interest that Is-. In the affair should anoear * TM opposition nao gre&uj II ■■ , ~—w 111*1 * 'I

rated the character and ability of Gormly. The Gotham Freight Traction company, for Instance, had poohpoohed him at first and even now, though the public press was filled with accounts of him and his doings, they still greatly underestimated his qualities. Haldane himself had joined in this depreciation until he had met Gormly. He had as yet enjoyed no opportunity of conversation with him, save in a general way, as has been seen; but he was accustomed to deal with men, and he saw instantly that he was face to face with a personality at once able, courageous, deter-; mined, and strong. - Behold the two men seated on either side of the bright fire In the library, Haldane smoking one of Gormlyfs excellent Havanas; glasses, bottles, and ice on a little table at hand. He had disapproved of Mrs. Haldane’s manner, not because he thought it unsulted to the occasion, but on account of the peculiar qualities and characteristics of Gormly and the relationship in which he stood to certain matters of importance. He had been Inclined on the first entrance to follow his wife’s patronizing, arrogant assumption of superiority; but now he strove to Infuse all the geniality and cordiality possible Into his voice and manner.

On the other hand, Gormly naturally had a deep interest in Haldane. As the father of the woman he loved, he would necessarily be a great factor In the battle he meant to wage for her hand. His consent and influence, while not absolutely essential, would naturally be of great vajue. If he could by any means win the support and countenance of the great financier, his dream would be by that much the more easy of realization. He had an idea, however, that this would be im possible. That did not daunt him or render him the less alert To wih Haldane’s, consent possibly might be no more practicable than to win Miss Haldane’s consent Yet Gopnly was accustomed to attempt the impossible, and nine times out of ten to achieve it. That Haldane had any relationship, or could have any relationship, to him other than that of a prospective father-in-law never entered his head. That was sufficient to render the Interview memorable to him. - The conversation began with a remark from the older man about the weather. I have long wondered why the weather is the staple Inaugural topic. - ■' "I have rarely experienced so severe a snowstorm,” said Haldane blandly. “I have been coming down to Long Island In winter off and on ever since I was a boy, and this surpasses anything within my knowledge." “It is bad enough for New York,” responded Gormly. “Here when the temperature gets down to the zero mark and the wind blows thirty or forty miles an hour, and it snows hard all day, we call it a blizzard At that last remark, though Haldane had no ostensible connection with the street department, or any other department of the municipal administration In fact, the man slightly lifted his head and glanced for a moment with deeper Interest at his companion. “I take it from your allusion that you have experienced worse storms than this?’ “I have been in real blizzards, Mr. Haldane,” answered Gormly quietly; “more than once where the wind’s velocity was scarcely to be measured, where the temperature was from twenty to thirty below, where the sleet needles cut like whips, and the storm had full sweep unchecked and unbroken by any thing. However, lam glad of the storm in this instance, since it has enabled me to extend to you and your party the shelter of my roof. I have been acquainted—l have had the privilege of knowing, that Is —your daughter for some time, and I am honored in the acquaintance of her father and mother and your friends." “You say you have known my daughter for some time?** * *7 have had that pleasure." “If I mistake not, she said that you had been interested in her settlement work. Quixotic Imaginations of an enthusiastic girl, my dear sir; but I humor her." “You do well,” returned the other. “And if you will give me leave to differ with you, I hardly call it Quixotic. I have examined into the plan thoroughly, and I must say it strikes me as being altogether admirable as well as entirely feasible. I hope and believe it will succeed.” “Quite so,” returned Haldane. He wag not in the least interested in the matter. "I have assisted Miss Haldane in every way possible,” returned Gormly, who did not propose to be questioned as to the details of . his relation to the scheme. “Of course," he went on, “your own reputation as a financier is known to me as it is to all of New York, and if I may be permitted to say so I am of the opinion that a large part of your executive ability, not to say genius, has descended to your daughter.” “Thank you,” was the answer. "Eleanor Is certainly a most capable young woman.” ‘"And it must be a source of gratification to you that she chooses to exercise her capability in this direction rather than in the vain and aimless social avocations of a large and influential section of our so called best people to the city?" “Certainly, very true. ' But frankly, I could wish that there was a more equable division of time between the —er—high and the low, eo to speak; that Eleanor could give more of her attention to those—duties, which after all, my dear Mr. Gormly, however we men es the world npy deprecate them, go to make up so large a part of lite, and leave more of the detail work of this institution to others.” J CTO M CONTDTOBR) . >

TRIFLES OF THE WARDROBE

LITTLE COATS ARRIVE

PARISIAN FAD HA# “CAUGHT ON* IN AMERICA. Coatees, Cassqulns and Caracos Are Characteristic Features of Present Fashions—Give Air of Dlstinc- J tion to Costume. Frenchwomen have accepted the little coatees, casaqulns and caracos, which were one of the most characteristic features of the empire day dresses. v ' They made their first appearance a short time ago and, since Dame Fashion has declared her preference for empire and direetoire styles, they bounded at once into popularity. In tact, Paris has gone quite mad over them —a way the inhabitants of that fitful city have of doing when any new fad in dress is introuduced. That being the case, It is only a* question of time when the style will become quite general here; in fact, a few of them are already seen on women who have recently returned from a trip abroad. They are quaintly picturesque and simple In. line, but possess a peculiar quality that adds just the right note of distinction to the costume. Imagine, if you can, the attractiveness of a perfectly plain skirt of pale blue and white taffeta, cut over a sixgore model, with a panel back and front and having a raised waist line, with the bodice taking the shape of a little coatee of pale blue voile, finished at the high waist with a small rounded basque mounted on a thick cord covered with plain blue taffeta. The coatee finishes in the back with two. long coat-tails of irregular length, cut Square at the bottom and finished with a narrow ball fringe which also bordered the basque. The front of the coatee crosses in front and is fastened at the waist with a small flat rosette of tiny pink rosebuds, the V-shaped opening being bordered with a collar of finely pleated lawn edged with blue; a little guimpe of transparent tulle fills in the V. Although seemingly perishable, they really, last a remarkably long time. They give a softness to the throat that is unobtainable in any other way. Many of them are made of flesh-col-, ored tulle, which when worn with afternoon frocks gives them the appearance of being ttecidedly decollete. With evening gotraFfor semi-dress occasions they are wonderfully effective. To return to the coatee, these little garments are made of figured silk or satin combined with plain skirts, or vice versa. Others are of cloth, velvet, marquisette, chiffon or even net lined with a delicate shade of satin. The cut can be varied to suit the wearer, but they all are made with the short empire waist and elbow sleeves.

New Trimmings.

The extensive use of double-faced cloth this season has done away with the use of trimmings on many of the utility coats, as the majority employ the reverse side of the fabric for collars, revers, cuffs and pocket flaps. When a single texture is used for a garment plain cloth in a contrasting color is used as a trimming, frequently giving the effect of a coat made of double-faced cloth. Plain and novelty velvets are liker wise favored and some satin is also used. It looks now as if fur and imitation fur would be popular as a trimming on winter garments, as the few now being shown arc taking readily.

CASE PROTECTS THE BRUSH

Artice of Necessity If Silver Toilet Utensils Are to Be Kept Properly.

Unles-. a silver-backed brush Is protected in some manner, while it la not to actual use, it will soon become scratched and tarnished, and the case

for this purpote, of which we give a sketch, is ornamental, and can be easily made. To obtain the size in which to make It, the brush should bo laid, back downwards, upon a piece of stout card-

SIDE FRILLS EASY TO MAKE

Heavy White or Ecru Net Beet Ma- . teriai for Body—Square Meshed Net Also Good. ’ ’ ‘ The side frill that does so much to freshen a simple waist must be of fine material, or it gives a blouse a common look. These are costly to buy, but easy to make with net and lace. The newest frills are cut about three inches wide at the top and taper! to nothing at the bottom, which somfei times reaches to the belt, more often! just below the bust line. A rather heavy white or ecru net is the best material for the body ofl the frill. It is generally finely plaitedj but launders better if cut straight ana slightly held to so as not to span# Edge with a row of heavy lace insert tion with an edging to match, and if unplatted put a second row of insertion a half inch from the outer one. A smart frill is made of heavy; square meshed net worked on the edge with a shallow, irregular acailop done in white rope silk in buttonhole stitch. A simple cross stitch design in Greek key or other simple lines is worked on the Inside of the frill in the rope silk. Two or three rows- of this stitching may be used. The mull frill, delicately embroidered in white mercerised cotton in a simple floral design, is dainty on a wash silk waist, but is less popular than the net ahd lace ones. An all lace frill is not pretty unless the lace is a good quality and very fine. "

BECOMING COIFFURE

Of black velvet ribbons tied at th* back in a flat bow, with large past* buckle.

American Woman Rivals Parisian.

Society customs have,changed much during the past ten years. No longer does the senator or congresman feet that he must wear a silk hat and _frock coat tothe white house. Even, gloves have been put under the ban, and foreigners Insist that American men are becoming careless in their attire, although on the other hand.* they say that the. American woman is every year more chic in her dress. “The time is at hand, the. speaker, “when Parisians ■ will have to look well to their laurels as residents of the city of well-dressed women.” —Affairs at Washington, Joe Mitchell -Chapple, in National Magazine.

Longer Skirts.

The afternoon frock'shows skirts just a little longer than in the summer. The innovation is to be greeted with joy, for the foot must be attractively shod and of the daintiest proportions to withstand the shortness of the scant skirt that will ride up when the wearer is seated. So longer skirts—and just a little fuller—if you would heed the mandate of the Paris designers.

board, and a line drawn round It with a pencil, about an eighth of an inch from the edge of the brush. The, shape .so obtained should then be out out and smoothly covered on one side with silk, and the other with velvet, with a little wadding underneath. For the side of the case a second piece of cardhoard should be cut out in the shape shown by diagram D, and it should be of sufficient length to reach from point B to C in diagram A. This piece of cardboard is also covered on one side with velvet and the other with silk, upon which some pretty little design, such as suggested in the sketch, has been worked. When this has been done, it may be bent into shape and sewn in an upright position t. the lower part, and to complete the case It la entirely edged with a fine silk cord. The small sketch E at the top shops the brush in the case, and as the silver back of the brush rests upon the velvet it will help to keep, it from the effects of the air, and prevent it from being scratched.

Amber Beads Again.

Once more in favor are these glistening, gleaming yellow beads which since the time of our grandmothers have been worn as necklaces. With the collarless blouses and the lingerie frocks, with their low necks, neck ornaments are especially fashionable, and this gives added opportunity for the wearing of this pretty old fashioned bead. All sizes are worn, from the small pea-sized bead to the one large as a good-sized marble. And in the jewelers’ shops one may purchase them by the string or by the dozen, in this latter way making it as one pleases.