Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 89, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 February 1916 — Page 7

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ON TRIAL

SYNOPSIS Robert Strickland Is on trial for killing Gerald Trask In the latter's library at night District Attorney Gray declares Strickland killed Trask, with the aid of an accomplice, who escaped, for the sake of SIO,OOO in cash, which Strickland had Just repaid to Trask. The defendant and Trask were the only two who knew the combination to the safe. Important flgares In the case are Arbuckle, counsel for the defense, and Glover, who was Trask’s secretary. Strickland would not make defense, but law compels him to do so. Mrs Strickland disappeared after the shooting. Mrs Trask, on stand, tells of telephone call made on her husband, on the night of his death, by a woman who would not give her name. Trask promised to reform, and his wife forgave him, although It was only fear of a divorce suit that prompted him. Later when the two had gone to their respective rooms the telephone bell rang again, Trask answering to some one be called “May," who Is unknown to his wife Strickland entered the library, shot Trask and was stuck down by Glover. The money was ttolen. Glover Is called to testify. Glover tel's of striking down Strickland and taking from his pocket a card bearing the conblnation of the safe. Strickland tried :o tear the card, he said, and succeeded In tearing It almost in half. Little Doris Strickland Is called to the stand against her father’s agonized protest. Trask returned from Long- Branch that night and told of giving by mistake the combination of the safe to Strickland. Mra Trask asked him In vain for name of woman who called him up. Glover and Trask discussed Strickland and praised him. Doris Strickland tells of her father’s happy homecoming from Cleveland on the fatal night. Before bis return, she testifies, her mother telephoned to the Jersey railroad about a lost purse. Mother was downtown shopping the day before, she tells daddy. Deris Investigated daddy's traveling bag and found a shining, metallic object. Trask called on the Stricklands to receive from Strickland the SIO,OOO and was Introduced to Mrs. Strickland. He asked Robert to visit him at Long Branch and gave him the address on a card. Trask left, and Mrs. Strickland expressed great anxiety to leave New York. May tried to deceive her husband about her movements on the preceding day. Burke, news agent at Long Branch, returned the lost purse. May told her husband a friend needed her at Long Branch. Strickland found In his wife’s purse the address of Trask on a card. In Trask’s handwriting, and forced her to admit that she went to Trask’s house alone on the preceding day. Strickland had rushed from the room to kill Trask. Arbuckle produces Mrs. Strickland. She has been very 11L She tells of meeting Trask thirteen years before when she was seventeen, and of his inducing hei to go with him, under promise of marriage, to Great Neck, L. I.

CHAPTER XV. The End of Her Story. a HERE was a loud, Insistent knock at the door at which Russell had passed out a few moments before. “Oh, that must be Mr. Smith!” exclaimed May. “D n it!” For a moment Trask stood irresolute. “That’s your father, I’ll bet. I don't want to see him. There’ll be a devil of a row.” “But Gerald”— May began, and the knock at the door came again, louder than before. Trask made a quick step to the girl's side. He spoke very rapidly. “Listen to me. I’m going into the other room. I'll wait in there while you talk to the old man. If he asks for me tell him I’m out. Get rid of him as quickly as you can. Do you understand?” The idea that the person who knocked might be the longed for clergyman still obsessed May. She replied: “Yes, but if it's Mr. Smith”“Do as I tell you! Do you bear me?" Trask hissed at her, and the next second saw him disappear into the inner room. And then the person who had knocked, tired of waiting for an invitation to enter, turned the knob and entered without being asked. It was a tall, middle aged man, whose sternly set features bore a strong resemblance to those of May Deane. As he entered the room May ran to him and was clasped in his arms. “Father!” she exclaimed, lie held her in a close embrace, but he said no word of endearment to* her. his voice was terribly calm as he asked: “Where's Trask?” “Why did you conic, father?” “Where is he?” l!He—he’s out.” “When is he coming back?” “Why—not for quite awhile. How did you know we were here, father?” “Never mind now. Get your things, May. We’re going home.” “But, father, Gerald and 1 are going to be married this morning.” “Get your things. May,” he repeated. But this time his* features softened and there was commiseration for his dearly beloved child in bis voice. He released her from his embrace. She, on the other hand, tried hard to explain to her father. Her voice and manner were plaintive ns she said: . “But, father, you don’t seem to understand. Gerald and I are going to be married. We’re waiting for the clergyman.”

Fate willed It that the heaviest blow that ever fell on May Deane, afterward May Strickland, should come from the hands of the man who had loved her from the moment of her birth. Deane would have given his own life to avert it, but it was his lot to say: “lie can’t marry you. lie is a married man.” The force of the shock was in no manner lessened by the preliminary warnings that had come to May. She could only gasp: “Married!” "Ills wife telephoned to me this morning. She’s been having him watched.” “No, 1 don't believe it! 1 don't believe it! Father, don’t you understand?” In her agitation May had exchanged positions with her father, the latter being now well advanced into the room. Her back was toward the door, so that she did not see the young woman, iu traveling costume, enter the room. Now May turned and saw the newcomer. “Who are you?” May asked. “What do you want?” And to her father: “Who is she?” “This is Mrs. Trask,” said Deane. The other woman turned to May with a glance and a gesture of sympathy. “You’d better go home with your father,” she said in a low, grave voice. For a few seconds May stood dazed, looking from one to the other. Then she rushed across the room to the door of the inner chamber, which she flung open. “Gerald! fjlerald!” she cried. The inner, room was unoccupied. May came hut and stood at the door, swaying. From outside came the rapid chug-chugging of a swiftly driven motorcar. May rushed to the window, parted the curtains and looked out. Deane went swiftly to her side just in time to catch her ns she fainted, with another- cry of “Gerald!” * * * * * * • Such was the story told on the witness stand by May Deane, now May Strickland, to save her husband, Robert Strickland, accused of murdering Gerald Trask. Never Was a story more simply told, with less theatrical ness, with more genuineness of manner. For the most part, the young woman kept her head

“I don’t know what happened then; must have fainted."

bowed as she spoke, but from time to time she looked up, and her glance fell upon her husband. When she did so she faltered for Just a moment, but she recovered herself and went on firmly. It was evident that she had steeled herself for 1 his time when she should be called upon to tell to the world the story of her past. What agonies it had cost her to determine thus to lay bare her soul no one but herself knew. But the courtroom looked on and listened and applauded in its heart, and, since such matters are made public records and cannot be concealed, the world soon learned through the public print how May Strickland had laid herself voluntarily on the altar for her husband. She was to be made the test of sermons delivered from the pulpit and of sermons preached in print. But of all her publicity she was oblivious. In her every word nnd ges-ture-were to be seen the wish and the determination to help Robert at any cost to herself.

There was intense silence in the courtroom when she finished telling the story of her girlhood’s error. The husband who had wedded her, who had cherished her love for years, who had never before heard the terrible tale, who was the father of her dearly beloved little daughter, sat in the prisoner’s chair, his eyes fixed on the floor, throughout the greater part of her recital.

It was impossible to tell what were his emotions. But when she carried on her story to the present day those near him could tell by’the nervous clinching and unclinching of his sound left hand how deeply moved he was. The light arm still hung in a sling. She went on with her story; “I don't know what happened then. I must have fainted. But the sound of that automobile went through my head for weeks. Soon after father died.

“Then I met Robert, my husband. When I saw that he loved me 1 tried to tell him about—about that terrible experience* but I was afraid of destroying his happiness. He would no!

have understood. Men don't understand. And I loved him so! He seemed to need me and to need his belief In me. \

“I came to realize I must never tell him. lie was all that life meant to me. 1 wanted to devote my every thought to shielding him from the slightest unhappiness. Even though he was a strong man, he seemed to need my protection. Two years later we were married. I had begun to think of that awful experience only as a terrible dream.

“Then my baby, Doris, came. And l had two to watch over. Their happiness was my one aim in life. For nlpe years we three were so happy together. Then one day, about a year ago, Robert mentioned his name, lie had met that man somewhere. I hoped that their acquaintance was only passing, but they became more friendly. Robert spoke several times of having us meet, but for a year I avoided that meeting.

“Meanwhile Robert's business troubles had begun, lie —that man—lent him money and helped him in other ways. With their growing friendship I dreaded the wrecking of nil our happiness. Then a business opportunity arose which would take us from New York. 1 urged Robert to accept this, and he Anally decided to. It seemed as if some power were guarding the happiness of my husband and baby. “It was a Monday when Robert left for Cleveland. Tuesday night IIE came. It was about the note which was due then. He recognized me and threatened to tell Robert everything. He taunted me, saying that Robert would believe anything ngninst me because of my long silence.

“He demanded that I come to his house at Long liraneh the next day. 1 begged for mercy. I went down on my knees to him. I begged and begged and begged, lie wouldn't even listen to me. He said he would make a pauper of Robert “I knew that the SIO,OOO was due, and I didn’t think that Robert could pay. 1 was mad with fear. 1 didn't care for myself. 1 only thought of Robert and my baby. Their happiness was in my hands. 1 was ready to pay any price to shield them. If by dying 1 could have saved them i would have died willingly. It would have been much easier. But there was only one way, and I hud to save them. But Robert found out, uml all my years of planning were shattered. “Last evening, as 1 lay half conscious in the hospital, 1 heard the nurses discussing the testimony of a little girl. I learned it was my little girl and that my husband was on trial for murder and burglary. They didn’t want to let me go, hut I made them understand that my husband might be put to death unless the truth were known.

‘T’ve told you the truth. Can’t you understand? He didn’t go there to rob. He didn't go there for the money. Robert’s not a thief. I am to blame. The fault Is all mine. I’ve ruined the lives of my husband and baby. God forgive me! God forgive me!” (TO BE CONTINUED.)

Modesty.

When every pool in Eden was a mirror, That unto Eve her dainty charms proclaimed, She went undraped without a single fear or Thought that she had need to be ashamed. ’Twas only when she’d eaten of the apple That she became inclined to be a prude, And found that evermore she’d have to grapple With the much-debated problem of the nude. Thereafter sho devoted her attention,. > - Her time hnd all her money to her clothes. And that was the beginning of Convention, And Modesty, as well, I suppose. Reaction’s come about in fashions, recent. Now girls conceal so little from the men, it would seem, in the name of all that’s decent, Some one ought to pass the apples round again. —Frank Simpson, Huntington, W. Va.

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HEALTH NEWS

Issue*l by the X'nited States Public Health Service. PNEDMONIA. Ten per cent of the deaths in the l nited States result from pneumonia. It is estimated that during the past thirty days this rate has been doubled in some sections. Tuberculosis and heart disease, each causing one-ninth of all fatalities are the only diseases which outrank pneumonia among the legion of the men of death, but in certain -cities pneumonia is steadily increasing and even has surpassed the mortal,tty frdm tuberculosis. Seventy per cent of all oases occur between December and May. It is distinctly a cold weather infection, seemingly brought by wintry blasts, but especially prevalent during the winter season only because its victims are rendered more susceptible at that time by exposure, debilitating influences and the presence of predisposing infections. Pneumonia principally affects those at the extremes of life, hut no age is exempt. It is invariably a germ disease. The predisposing and exciting organisms are so numerous that it would be futile to attempt their enumeration. Many of them are constantly present in the mouths and throats of healthy persons and it is only through the aid which we unwittingly extend to them that they are transformed from harmless organisms to one of man’s most powerful enemies.

The presence of other diseases is the great predisposing cause of pneumonia. They prepare the soil for invasion Holding first rank in this category is Influenza, the increased incidence of pneumonia at this time being largely due to the present epidemic of l;i grippe, individuals suffering from this infection are peculiarly susceptible to respiratory complications and should properly observe every hygienic rule. InflaMiation of tiie upper air pa sages, Pjiary ngitis, bronchitis and ton iilitls often predispose to the development of the disease, particularly a:nonf* the aged and infirm. The acute contagious diseases of childhood, more especially measles and whooping cough, frequently prepare the way lor pneumonia. Anyone who through neglect or carelessness permits the spread of these infections is therefore open to the severest condemnation Exhausting disease of whatever nature, is often sufficient to so reduce our resistence that we are unable to cope with organisms which should lie easily overcome, and hence predisposes to the Infection. Debility, either temporary or chronic, developing from any cause, increases susceptibility. Because of this the disease most often attacks those at the extremes of life. Among debilitating influences must be mentioned cold, exposure to penetrating winds, and the chilling of body surfaces as a result of wetting. The combination of lack of food and fatigue proves particularly disastrous during the winter spason and is a condition to be avoided whenever possible. Bad housing, mental or physical harassment and overwork are alike the advance agents of the infection. Overcrowding in street cars, theatres and other public places, is unquestionably in part responsible for the spread of pneumonia in cities, as far greater opportunity is thus offered for the dissemination of the predisposing diseases through indiscriminate coughing and other means of droplet Infection, as well as the directly injurious effects which jnevjtably result from exposure to such environment. The. overheating of rooms Is also seemingly harmful. Promiscuous expectoration may be, and probably is, a factor in infection and consequently should be avoided by every citizen. A remaining most important agent should be mentioned —alcohol. It is in truth the handmaiden of pneumonia, and there Is none more certain or more sure of success, especially if liberally and continuously used.

While the foregoing facts constitute in part our knowledge of the seasons for the widespread dissemination of an infection which carries with it a mortality of from ten to thirty per cent, it should be remembered that our scientific data are not yet complete. There are problems connected with immunity, predisposition, and the occurrence of epidemics which are yet to be solved. It is known that pneumonia frequently attacks those who are perfectly well, and who apparently have observed every hygienic rule. Whether this is due to the increased virulence of the organism or to other causes is unexplained. It is, however, recognized that avoidance of the factors so briefly enumerated will in large part diminish individual susceptibility and therefore the incidence of the disease. Sale bills printed while you wait at The Democrat office.