Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 67, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 December 1909 — Page 6

PAID IN FULL

Novelized From Eugene Waller’* Great Play

By JOHN W. HARDING

BYNOP6IB OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS. CHAPTER I—lntroduces1 —Introduces Captain Amos Williams, president of the Latln-Amerl-can Steamship company, In very bad humor over a threatened strike of his dock laborers. Joseph Brooks, underpaid accountant and collector for Williams, expresses his sympathy for the strikers and is ridiculed by his fellow clerks. ll—The president sends for James Smith, superintendent of the company's dqcks, and instructs him to spare no expense In crushing the strikers. Smith advises pacific measures, but Is overruled and prepares to obey orders. Ill —Mrs. Emma Brooks, the handsome young wife of the discontented clerk, tries to encourage him on his return to their bandbox apartment, but he is bitter against his employer and also against his wife's mother and sister, who dislike him on account of his Inability to gain position. In his desperation he turns on his wife and suggests that she must regret her choice of him when she might have had Smith, who had offered himself. IV —Smith, who Is the intimate friend of the family, makes his appearance on the scene, and Brooks continues his bitter arraignment of his employer and violent protest against his own impoverished condition. The discussion becomes rather personal, and Brooks takes his hat and leaves the premises. V—Accompanied by Captain Williams, who is an old friend of the family, Mrs. Harris and daughter Beth, mother and sister of Mrs. Brooks, enter the room. During the visit Brooks returns and makes a scene, accusing Williams of being the cause of his unhappiness. Mrs. Brooks reminds her husband of his breach of hospitality, and he apoligizes and leaves the house. VI When Brooks returns he astonishes his wife and Smith by Inviting them to go to the theater. Bmith offers to lend him $lO, but he declines. Brooks extracts $lO from a roll of money collected for the company. Vll—Smith prevents a ■trike. VIII —Williams and Smith go to South America, and Brooks' prospects Improve. Brooks tells his Wife that he has been promoted and money is plentiful. The couple move Into an expensive apartment hotel, and Mrs. Harris ceases to reproach them for their poverty. IX— Smith makes his appearance suddenly and Informs Brooks that Williams knows of his dishonesty and that the going to South America was only a scheme to entrap him and that he Is shadowed by detectives. X and Xl—Smith tries to prepare Mrs. Brooks for the exposure by telling a story. Williams enters, and Emma thanks him for the change in their circumstances. He looks amazed, and Smith tries to avoid a climax. The captain takes the cue and holds his peace. Brooks enters suddenly and is terrified. Williams goes, and Smith tries to keep up the delusion, but Brooks breaks down and confesses all to his wife. She asks Smith to leave them. CHAPTER XI. FOR a long time Mrs. Brooks stood gazing in silence at her husband, her heart rent with conflicting emotions. Her happiness of the past few months, then, had been built upon the precarious foundation of peculation. Oh, the horror! Oh,-the shame of it! On the very morrow the name she bore would be held up to disgrace and derision. He would be cast into prison. The misery of their struggles with poverty was as nothing compared with that of their sudden downfall. Numbed though her heart was with the shock, shrunk by the terror of their ghastly position, it was yet not impervious to pity, and the hopeless wretchedness of her husband inspired It She thought of how he had lavished his stealings upon her, how he appeared to be moved by the one desire to make her comfortable and happy. She went to him and put her hand on bis head, smoothing his hair. “Oh. Joe! Oh. my boy!” she said brokenly. “How could you do It?” Didn’t you know sooner or later you’d be found out? Now I know why you’ve been Interested In the races—you’ve been betting on the horses.” “I—l wanted to get the money back,” he sobbed. "But didn’t you know you couldn’t? Oh, why didn’t you leave things as they were—the flat, the struggle and all that? Why did you bring me here and show me all this—this happiness—with money that you stole?” His sobbing ceased, and he pushed her away and rose. “That’s right. You call me a thief! If there was one person in the world I thought I could turn to it’s you. and you turn on me.” “Joe, you mustn’t say that. I haven’t turned on you. Only I can’t help but think”“What? That man Williams drove me to taking money.” “Drove you?” “Yes, he did. He went away so I could take it. I expected you to stand by me. Do you know the hole I’m in? There are three central office men downstairs watching. If I make a move I’ll be nabbed. It’s ail very well for you to stop and preach—you always were so d d saintly—but what o r me? That’s the question—what of me?” He thumped his breast violently. She drew back, hurt by his reproaches. “If I thought you were yourself I’d never forgive you for saying that to me,” she declared. "I’m not asking your forgiveness, nor your mother's, nor your sister’s. What I want now is somebody to help me out. I don’t want to go to JaiL It would kill me.” “Do you think I want you to go to Jalll Do you think I want the disgrace"— "The disgrace—that’s ltl I knew that would come sooner or later, but I didn’t think It would come from you. There’s always somebody to hammer that Into a fellow when he’s down.” “I'm not trying to hammer anything Into you. What I wagt to know is

what can be done, what are we golhg to do?” “I don’t know—unless”— • “Unless we can get the money to pay back. There’s Jlmsy.” “That won’t do. It’s too much. He hasn’t got it. Besides, it’s too late Williams means bnsiness. He wouldn’t take the money. He’s not that kind.” "Oh. if I only knew a way—if 1 could only help!” She wrung her hands and sank hopelessly into a chair by the tpble. Brooks paced the room restlessly, like a wild animal In a cage. Now and then he shot a peculiar, furtive glance in the direction of hts wife. Finally he sat opposite to her, leaned toward her on the table and said In a low, intense voice: “If anything is to be done it’s got to be doue tonight, Emma. Williams is the only man. Yon can square it with him.” “1 can?” “Yes, and no one but you.” “What can I do?” He looked at her meaningly. “He likes you.” Startled, she returned his gaze inquiringly. “Yes, he does.” he went on. “He always did. Women are his weak point He’s liked you for years. That’s why he hangs around. I’ve seen it and heard what he said tonight about what he’d do for u girl like you. He meant that, Emma. He’ll do anything you ask him if—if you go to him right” Beginning to understand what he wanted of her, she rose slowly, incredulous horror In her eyes. He rose also and went toward her. “He’s home now,” he urged eagerly. “You can go. No one will know but Just Williams, you and me. And you can do more than that—you can make him give us money, more money, to keep on living like this, and there won’t be any risk.” She recoiled from him, consumed with rage and shame, her eyes blazing. “I hope 1 don’t understand aright!” The words came in quivering gasps. "You mean me to go to his apartment tonight to see him—and—and”— “No one will know the difference,” he coaxed softly. “You can handle him all right. Besides, you know how far you can let a man go—all women know that" “Oh, 1 can’t believe I’m listening to you! A husband to ask a wife”— She stopped, pressing her cheeks between her clinched hands, appalled at his Infamy. "Then yon won’t do It?” he cried angrily. “You won’t come to the front? I suppose you don’t think I ought to ask. Why shouldn’t I? Who did I steal the money for? I did It because you made me!” “That’s a lie!” “You know It’s the truth. When I married you your father was to help me, and he died, and then you had to do your own work, and you whined and complained.” “That’s another He!” “Oh, you never said so In so many words, but I saw It—for four years around the house. I saw you sighing and moping because you didn’t have enough to live on. Then there were that mother of yours and your sister—they never stopped. You tried to make yourself a martyr. Every moment of your life was a mute protest against our poverty—yes, it was, and you know it Do you remember that night when you said you couldn’t go to the theater because you didn’t have clothes? That was the first time I took money. That’s when I began.” “You knew 1 wouldn’t have gone if I had known.” “But you did go—you kept on going, and 1 kept on stealing for you. God, how I’ve suffered for you, for the clothes on your back. Every night has been a nightmare. Now I’m going to jail, you know that, I’m going up there on the river for years because you won’t do your part.” “1 can’t do what you want.” He became satantically persuasive again. “Why can’t you?” he urged. “Other women have for less reason—one to get control of a transcontinental railroad for her husband. I’ve risked everything for you. If you go there tonight I won’t go to jail; I won’t be hauled Into court; no one will know but ths three of us. No one will think the less of yon. I’ve gone through to the limit for you; it’s up to you to go through for me.” “Then if you go to Jail you mean that I’ve sent you there?” “Yes. and down in your heart you know you have.” Every Instinct of her pure womanhood, every fiber of her flesh, revolted at this cynical exhibition of his vlleness. She contemplated him with loathing. “Now thnt I see you naked In all your nasty meanness, your contemptible viciousness, I wonder how I ever the mistake of thinking you even half a man,” she said. This scathing denunciation made no impression on his deadened sense of honor and decency. “You can’t dodge the responsibility with tine speeches,”-he replied, shrugging his shoulders. “I’ve gone wrong for you. What are you going to do? Be square with me and take this chance—an easy chance —and you know you’re safe.” She did not answer, but stood there, her fnce set In Its expressipn of abhorrence and Indignation, deliberating ns to the best course to pursqe townrd this unspeakable villain to whom she was bound and who watched her with anxious, cringing mien. She addressed him finally In cold, harsh tones: “Whatever 1 may do or promise to do, I promise simply because you blame mo." “Emm*. I knew you'd”— “Don’t make the mistake that 1 care for you. Whatever I felt for you, and I thought It was love, you've assassi-

“You can make nim give vs money."

nated In the last ten minutes. But I don’t want you to go to jail pointing a finger of accusation at me.” “Then you'll be square—you'll help—you’ll— “You understand that if I bargain with Captain Williams for your freedom I make the bargain.” “I know, i’ll never ask.” “It will be my business alone.” “Yes. just yours.” “Is he home?” “Yes, I think so. He said he was going there.” “Telephone and ask him If he can see me—now—alone.” He jumped to the Instrument, but as his hand grasped the receiver he hesitated, and a flush suffused his white, drawn cheeks, brought there by the first true consciousness of the enormity of bis crime. He looked around guiltily at his wife. She was standing rigid, her back toward him. He took down the receiver. “Seven-six-eight-four Bryant,” h« called. r* ! (To be Continued.)

ANNOUNCEMENT. The Jasper County Farmers’ Institute Association, together With the Ladies’ Auxilliary, will hold its annual session in the east court room of the court house at Rensselaer, on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 15 and 16. Branch meetings will be held as follows: At Remington, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17 and 18; Wheatfleld, Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 13 and 14; Parr, Saturday, Dec. 11; Demotte, Tuesday, Dec. 7; Fair Oaks, Tuesday, Dec. 28. We expect all progressive farmers to attend these meetings and to bring their neighbor along, and let us compare notes, that we may practice only best methods in our work. JOHN E. ALTER, Chm. EVERETT HALSTEAD, Sec. FOR SALE. 20 acres inside the city corporation on College avenue, cement walks, good well and all smooth black land in grass. Will sell altogether or in five acre tracts or more. It is only four blocks from court house. Price right. 40 acres on main road near school, suitable for truck and poultry. Will sell on easy terms or will trade. 280 acres, well located, good level black land. Will sell at a bargain on easy payments or will accept live stock or city property as first payment. If too large will divide to suit. 56 acres, well located in Barkley township, all cultivated except a few acres in timber, has large tile through farm for- outlet with other smaller tile, five room house, outbuildings, well, orchard, near school and gravel road. Easy terms. Price SSO. 96 acres good land, all clay subsoil, considerable tile with fine outlet, has five room house, out buildings, well, orchard, lies near school and gravel road, has now 12 acres in wheat and 15 acres in clover, 10 acres in timothy. This farm lies in Barkley township, not far out, and can be bought at the low price of SSO per acre on very easy terms. 341 acres, Union township, on gravel road, free mail and telephone line, has 6 room house, large ham, cribs, grainery, well, orchard, has dredge ditch through farm. Owners will take up to SIO,OOO in property. Chicago or nearby property preferred. Price S6O. GEORGE F. MEYERS.

NOTICE. ' We have secured the services of Mr. Resh again and are taking contracts for cucumbers for 1910 at better prices than ever before. Don’t contract till you see us. ILLINOIS PICKLECo.

NEW NAVY AIDES NAMED BY MEYER

SweeplngChanges In Department Go Into Effect Today. GENERAL STAFF IDEA TRIUMPHS Reorganization Contemplates Merging the Work of Many Branches to Secure Greater Efficiency—Experts to Control Business Which Has Suffered Delay In Passing Through Unwieldly Machinery of Maritime Office —Construction Board is Abolished. Washington, Nov. 30. —A sweeping re-organization of the naval establishment of the United States has been begun today. Practically the whole reorganization scheme will be put into operation without additional legislation by congress. It is evident from the new naval regulation just issued that the advocates of the principle of establishing a general staff for the government of the navy have been triumphant The board on construction is to be abolished and hereafter, as long as the new order of things lasts, the work of this bureau is to be performed by the exisiting general board in conjunction with one of the secretary of the navy’s new aides, assisted by officers with the fleets. The bureau of equipment will be abolished also. Meyer Names Advisory Staff. Coincident with the promulgation of the regulations to carry these radical changes into effect, Secretary Meyer announced the appointment of officers who will form his advisory staff and who to that extent at least will have the last word in matters which come before the secretary for final action from the present bureaus, who heretofore have carried out the departmental administration. These officers, all of the line, are to constitute the aides mentioned. Their names follow: Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright, who commanded the third division, Atlantic fleet; to be aide for operations and management. Rear Admiral William P. Porter, chief of bureau of navigation; to be aide for personnel. Rear Adimral William Swift, commandant of the Boston navy yard; to be aide for material. Captain Aaron Ward, president of Board of Inspection and Survey; to be aide for inspections. Captain Reginald M. Nicholson, now a member of the Board of Inspection and Survey, is to be appointed chief of the bureau of navigation to succeed Rear Admiral Potter.

DRYS LOSE ALABAMA FIGHT

Issue Fails by 20,000—Women Serve Coffee and Food at Polls. Birmingham, Ala., Nov. 30.—The people of Alabama declined to amend the constitution so as to include prohibition therein, defeating the proposition by about 20,000 majority. Only six or seven of the sixty-seven counties of Alabama returned majorities in favor of the amendment, and th?se in each instance were small. There was intense interest in the election. Women worked around the polls in the cities, serving coffee and sandwiches. Police and deputies main tained order. The clear weather brought out a big vote throughout the state.

WANT KING FOR ARBITRATOR

Edward Asked by United States and Chili to Decide Claim. London, Nov. 30.—A request that King Edward mediate the Alsop claim dispute has been made by the United States and Chile through the foreign office. The king has been communicated with informally on the subject before, but at that time gave a noncommittal reply to the suggestion. In forwarding these requests to King Edward it is understood that the foreign office advised him that in view of the fact that both parties desired him to act as arbitrator, there was no reason why he should not accept the Invitations.

BAR AMERICAN CONDUCTORS

Mexico Notifies Pullman Company to Fill Jobs With Natives. Mexlcp iCty, Nov. 30.—The government has notified the Pullman company that it must replace all of its American and negro conductors and porters upon its cars in Mexico with Mexicans as rapidly as possible. Some time ago an order was issued that all conductors and porters upon cars, of the company operated upon Mexican railroads must be able to speak Spanish. This later order of the government is in line with the movement to Mexicanlze every department of the roads of the country.

Baby Born to Ethel Barrymore.

New York, Nov. 30.—Ethel Barrymore, now Mrs. Russel Griswold Colt, has become the mother of a fine baby boy. Both are doing admirably. John and Lionel Barrymore were at their sister’s home when they nephew arrived. John Drew, a great uncle, called. Miss Barrymore was married on March 15. She wiii return to the stage in February.

Farm Insurance Tbi Hail Inmranci Co,, of New York Surplus to Policy Holders,.... Losses paid over One Hundred Million Dollars INSURES AGAINST LOSS BY FIRE, LIGHTNING, WIND-STORMS, AND TORNADOES. On the Installment, Cash or Single Note Plan, and refers to any of the many thou* sandß who have been prompt* ly paid for, loss by Fire, Lightulng, Wind-storm or Tornado, or to any Banker or Business Man in America. THE BEST IS CHEAPEST INSURE IN THE HOME. R. D. THOMPSON, Agent RENSSELAER, IND. iimmimiiiimimmimiiiiiiiiiuimiii

Edward P. Honan, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Law. Abstracts, Real Estate, Loans Will practice In all the courts. Offlc* over Fendig’s Fair. RENSSELAER. INDIANA. Arthur H. Hopkins, Law, Loans and Real Estate. Loans on farm and City property personal security and chattel mortgage Buy, sell and rent farms and city property. Farm and city Are insurance Attorneys for AMERICAN BUILDING LOAN AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION Office over Chicago Department Store RBNSSBuAER. IND. J. F. Irwin. 8. C. Irwl» Irwin & Irwin, Law, Real Estate and Insurance 6 Per Cent Farm Loans. Office in Odd Fellows’ Block. RENSSELAER. IND. Frank Folts C. O. Spltler Foltz & Spitler (Successors to Thompson A Bro.) ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Law, Real Estate, Insurance, Abstracts and Loans. Only set of Abstract Books in the County. RENSSELAER. IND. E. C. English, Physician ft Surgeon. Opposite the Jasper Savings ft Trust Company Bank. Office Phone 177. Residence Phone, 116. JVL D. Qwin, M. D. Physician ft Surgeon. Office opposite Postofflce, In Murray's new building. PHONE 205, day or night. W. W. Merrill, M. D. Eclectic Physician and Surgeon, RENSSELAER, - - INDIANA Chronic Diseases a Specialty. Dr. E. N. Loy HOMEOPATHIST. Office East Side of Court House Square, Phones—Office 89, Residence 169. F. H. Hemphill, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Special attention given to diseases of Women and jpw grades of fever. Office in Williams block, opposite Court House. Formerly occupied by Dr. Hartsell. Phone, Office and Residence, 442. TELEPHONES Office, 2 on SOO Residence $ on SOO Dr* F, A. Turfler OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. Graduate American School of Osteopathy. Post Graduate American School of Osteopathy under the founder, Dr. A. T. Still. Office Hours—9-12 a. m., 1-6 p. m. Tuesdays and Fridays at Montlceile, Ind. 1-2 Murray Building - Rensselaer, Ind. H. L. Brown, DENTIST. Office over Larsh’s drug store. __ ' DR. J. H. HANSSON VETERNARY SURGEON—Now at Rensselaer. Calls promptly answered. Office in Harris Bank Building. Phone 448. Take ’ a hint, do your own mixing. Rough on Rats, being all poison, one 16c. box will spread or make 60 to 100 little cakes that will kill 600 or more rats and mice. It’s the unbearable exterminator. Don’t die In the house. Beware of imitations, substitutes and catch-penny, ready-for-use devices. ALLEN’S LUNQ BALSAM will cure not only a fresh cold, but one of those stubborn coughs that usually hang on for months. Give It a trial and prove its worth. 26c. 60c. and SI.OO • ' The Democrat and the Indianapolis Dally News, each a full year fer only $3.60,

Chicago to Northwest, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and the South, Lewisville and French Lick Springs. RENSSELAER TIME TABLE. In Effect March 7, 1609. •>..«-*»« s2aT”.“r?. KLfciSXiSVnSftJSi” 4o.39—MUk accomra (dally).. 6:02 p. mi „ NORTH BOUND. 40. 4—Mail (dally) 4.59 « m No.4o —Milk accomra. (dally) 7-$l a! m. No.s2—Fast Mail (dnUy).Tlv:. 10.06 A « No. 6—Mall and Ex. (daily).. m? £m! No.3o—Cin. to Chi. Vea. Mail 4:03 «n. No. 4 will stop at Rensselaer to let off passengers from points south of Monon, and take passengers for LoweiL Hammond and Chicago. - Nos. 31 and S 3 make direct connection at Monon for Lafayette. FRANK J. REED, O. P. A., W. H. McDOEL, Pres, and Oen’l Mgr„ CHAS. H. ROCKWELL, Trafflo Mgr!! Chicago. W. H. BEAM, Agent. Rensselaer.

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY. CITY OFFICERS. J. H. 8. Kills Marshall w. B. Parks Clerk Chss. M orlan Treasurer Moses Leopold Geo. A. Williams Civil Engineer H. L. Gamble Fire Chief J. J. M^ntES?. 6 # Fire Warden c. B. Stewart CoundVnen. JstWiinL H . L. Brown 2nd Ward j. f. Irwin Ird Ward EU Gerber At Large. .C. G. Spltler, Geo. F. Meyers. JUDICIAL. Circuit Judge Charles- W. Hanley Prosecuting Attorney Fred LongweU Terms of Court—Second Monday in February, April, September and November. Four week terms. COUNTY OFFICERS. Clerk.. Charles C. Warner Sheriff Louis P. Shlrer Auditor James N. Leathennan Treasurer j. d. ah™... Recorder j. w. Tilton Surveyor, w. F. Osborne Coroner J. Wright Bupt. Public Schools Ernest Damson County Assessor John Q. Lewis Health Officer M. D. Gwln . COMMISSIONERS. Jat district John Pettet 2nd District Frederick Waymlre 3rd District Charles T. Denham Commissioners’ Court—First Tbrnna« r of each month. COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. Trustees Township Charles May Carpenter J. W. Selmer GUlam r * e Pafker Hanging Grove Tunis Snip Keener John Shlrer Kankakee Edward Parklson Marion George L. Parks Milroy ®- J- la®*” Newton Isaac Klght Union S. D. Clark Wheatfleld red Karch Walker Ernest Lamson, Co. Supt Rensselaer f - C, English, Rensselaer James H. Green Remington Geo. O. Btembel Wheatfleld Truant Officer.. C. B. Stewart. Rensselaer TRUSTEES’ CARDS. JORDAN TOWNSHIP. The undersigned trustee of Jordan township attends to official business at his residence on the first Saturday of each month; also at George Wortley's residence, on the west side, the second Wednesday after the first Saturday of each month. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postofflce address, Rensselaer, Ind., R-R-4. Telephone 639-F. W. H. WORTLEY, Trustee. NEWTON TOWNBHIP. The undersigned trustee of Newton township attends to official business at his residence on the First and Third Thursdays of each month. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postofflce address, Rensselaer, Ind., R-R-8. K. P. LANE, Trustee. UNION TOWNBHIP. The undersigned trustee of Union township attends to official business at his store in Fair Oaks on Fridays of each week. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postofflce address. Fair Oaks, Indiana. ISAAC KIGHT.

Millions to Loan! W* ar* prepared to take care of all tha Farm Loan bualneas In this and adjoining countloo at Lowest Rates and Best Terms, regardless of the “financial stringency.” If you have a lean coming due or desire k new loan It win not be necessary to pay tha excessive rates demanded by our competitors. FIVE PER CENT. Ml commission - prompi service Irwin & Irwin Odd Fellows Bldg. Rensselaer.

Rheumatism Ilim»found»tried and tetfed enm lor Rhea. I®?®* I *, win straighten the distorted Umbe of chronic cripples, nor ton bony rrowthi beck to flesh ere in. That Is Impossible. UxUdJKble'dffir' M “*" P “** ol 5?3 Min 7 » ' Cihemlst In the CUy ot bermstedtHT found the lest Ingredient with Which Dr. Shoop s Rheumatic Remedy wes made fc perfected. dependable prescription. Without that lest ingredient, I successfully treated many, many oases of Rheumatism; but now. at lest. It \mC formly cures all curable cases of this heretofore much dreaded disease. Those sand-llke granular » In Rheumatic liijod seem todlssolve y under the action of this remedy as •osar when added to putmte! sn dissolved-, these poisonous wastes K»n the system, and the aanee at *•jw?,® **w. There Is now no Dr. Shoop’s Rheumatic Remedy “ALL DEALERS”