Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 138, Hammond, Lake County, 27 November 1907 — Page 4

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The Lake County Times AN EVENING NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED BT THE LAKE COUNTY PRINTING AND PUBLISHING COMPANY. "Entered as second class matter June 2S. 1906, at ths postoQce at Hammond. Indiana, under the Act of Congrtm, March 3, 1379."

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There seems to he a Kcneral disposition on the part of rival newspapers In this region, as well as the country over to decry every successful newspaper as "yellow." Now, there are many successful papers which it cannot be gainsaid have a tendency toward the "yellow." But success does not spell "yellow" Ly any means as the average disgruntled country editor seems to imagine. The term, however, seems to have certain fascinating properties which constitute it a pleasant morsel for the country editor to roll about under his tongue, and moreover he likes the look of it in print. The result is that the expression 13 sadly overworked and misapplied. For the benefit of those who do not know, an explanation of just what does and does not constitute yellow journalism in tho ranks where tho expression originated is. in order. Yellow jourallsm does not constitute the setting forth of stories of crimes as they occur, or even scandals which have reached tho stage of legitimate news by having been dragged into the courts or to tho attention of tho police. Even large headlines do not necessarily constitute "yellow" journalism, as is popularly supposed among the misinformed. On the other hand, papers whoso columns aro filled with misrepresentations of the facts, are yellow. Unreliability constitutes the most important feature of "yellow" journalism. The newspaper which goes into harrowing details regarding the slaughter and injury of passengers in a railroad accident, when the worst that could bo truthfully said is that their feelings were hurt and that their "escape from death was little short of a miracle," follow tho principles of "yellow" journalism. Papers that make a point of setting forth the morbid out of nil proportion to the remainder of the news; papers that print verbatim sensational and improper,, testimony that develops in the divorce courts; papers whose editorials and news columns tend to prejudice the ignorant against the government and incite them to riot and disorder and to violent hatred of the rich, merely because they are rich these things constitute "yellow" journalism. WHAT WE HAVS TO BE THANKFUL FOR. Another Thanksgiving day has rolled around and President Roosevelt has issued a proclamation commanding all to be duly thankful. The people of these United States in general, and of Hammond in particular, have a lot

to bo thankful for. For instance, the day of thanks ushers in the close of the football season. That in itself is worthy of a solemn prayer of Thanksgiving. The printing shops output of cashiers' checks is not yet exhausted and while nobody can get their money out of tho banks, there is a great deal of satisfaction In the knowledge that it is there. The "hard times" have reduced tho price of pork, and turkeys are only 23 cents a pound, which is but a trifle higher than they were last year. The cranberry crop- is good, squashes, (small ones) are selling at 25 cents per, and apples (good ones) at 5 cents, so millionaires are sure of being able to enjoy tiieir Thanksgiving dinner, if the butcher anil grocer will accept bank paper. Congress is about to convene. That is another thing. There is no doubt that every senator and congressman has already solved the currency problem and will be on deck with his little bill at the opening. After that money is liable to be as plentiful as hens teeth, even to the most humble laborer. Gary is thankful for the success of its recent banquet, and the inspiration which caused Tom Knotts to mention Governor Hanly for the next president. Hammond is thankful that J. Frank hasn't got a chance. Hammond is thankful moreover, for the fact that it has a city hall In which the city council may convene and that there is still a chance to acquire another park. Kverybody is thankful and glad that they aro alive, excepting those who ore dead. Edward Tayson "Weston Is thankful he has finished his hike and wo aro thankful too.

WITH THE EDITORS llr. Shaw Tells How It Happened. Leslie M. Shaw, former secretary of the treasury, in his address before the National Business leaguo In this city, laid his finger on the sore spot when he said: It has been popular to speak disparagingly of American business men, their methods, and the institutions with which they have been connected. With few exceptions both the secular and religious press has vied with magazine writers. Chautauqua lecturers, and ambitious politicians In painting In most sombre colors everything American. and in gazetting indiscriminately American business men as unworthy of confidence. Wo all know that this statement is exact. Those who could not see it, or who excused the agitation, at the time, can see its truth, now as they look back. In tho light of present events. We all remember, and can now realize how, as Mr. Shaw said again: "A few most shameful disclosures wero held up quite universally as fair illustrations of conditions generally, instead of exceptions." Nor was this all. The "exposures" of muckraking magazinists, the appeals of Chautauqua screamers of the La Toilette type, were apparently confirmed by utterances from the White House. And coupled with this apparent confirmation was more and worse, as Mr. Shaw said: "Threats of criminal prosecutions of unnamed persons undefined and indefinite charges have been liberally exploited." No man wishes to take any chance in doing business with a neighbor whom the finger of governmental power eeems to point out for destruction. ' When is was unceasingly dinned into our ars that the most conspicuous

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YELLOW JOURNALISM. men in business and finance ought to be "in stripes", and that the whole power of the government would be devoted to putting them there, the average man naturally concluded that he and the president were the only honest men left in tho country. When we let ourselves be thus painted black, the result was inevitable. Wo saw each other as black as we had been painted. Universal suspicion filled the air. What has happened is what always happens under such conditions. "Universal business confidence," as Mr. Shaw said again, "cannot be maintained indefinitely in the face of universal denunciation, and when confi dence forsakes us there is nothing left on which to rest our business and industrial superstructure." The planting, the growth, and the fruit of the tree the whole process that has brought about our present troubles was thus set forth bv . the former secretary of the treasury. We ltt ourselves be painted black! We let ourselves be accustomed to looking for dishonesty evervwhere and to seeing nothing else. And here we are! And here we must remain a season! For the defamatory work of years cannot be undone in a moment, nor without great effort car. we come again to see tho truth, that dishonesty must be the exception and not the rule, else we would have no civilization, no country, no business to hold us together. Inter Ocean. Keeping Goat In Stable. There is an old fashioned precaution of keeping a goat in a stable. Supposing always that the animals are loose, the goat will leave the stable on the outbreak of Are, and the horses will follow the goat when no amount of persuasion from man will get the terrified creatures to budge.

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GLEAN SCORES FOR TWENTY-THREE Heliability Run to South Bend Shows Good First Day's Record.

FEW MISHAPS MARK THE TRIP Nothing Happens, However, to Seriously Mar Pies sure in Run Ccey Drops Out. Of the thirty-five cars which started in the reliability run to South Bond yesterday twenty-three covered the distance of 237 miles with perfect records. The day's junket was only a third of a three day's session on the road under the auspices of the Chicago Motor club. Today the motorists will mote to ltockford and tomorrow they will run to Ottawa, the final winner to receive us a prize a bronze statue awarded by S. A. Miles, manager of thti automobile show. On the return Edward Payson Weston was overtaken on the road near Porter. Ind.. and was given a wave of congratulation by the Hying motorists. Some at Hie (annuities. Among the killed were two Poland China hogs and a couple of nice broilers, c. A. Coey was dumped into a ditch twenty-three miles out of town and had to get a horse to extricate his Thomas Flyer. He tried to take what is known as the "hairpin" curve at Vanderbilt cup race speed, and the quick turn cost him his chance for the reliability trophy, as he was unable to proceed on tho run. Other mishaps were frequent, but none so serious. The Marion broke a shaft two miles from the spot where Coey came to grief, and the Itoyal Tourist was the recipient of many black marks on account of a broken axle, which prevented Cook's machine from checking in at the proper time at Michigan City and South Bend. He went over the course, though, at breakneck speed after repairing the damage, and had a killing pace availed anything would have cut into the prize melon. The standing of the cars follows: No. Car. II. P. 1 Royal Tourist Touring... 45 2 Pierce Arrow "Six" 40 3 Rambler Roadster 32 5 Wayne Roadster 30 6 Matheson Touring 50 7 Matheson Touring i0 8 Stevens-Duryea "Six" 50 9 Stoddard-Dayton R'r 33 Pts. 26 0 0 0 1G 0 0 0 0 0 834 0 0 75 0 10 Jackson Touring 24 11 Jackson Touring 24 12 Autocar Roadster 30 13 Maxwell Touring 20 14 Haynes Roadster 30 15 Dragon Touring 24 16 Rapid Bus 25 17 Frayer-Miller Touring... 50 18 Auburn Touring 24 19 Marion Roadster 24 20 Studebaker Touring 30 0 21 Thomas Flyer 60 22 White Touring 30 0 23 White Roadster ....30 0 24 White Touring 20 0 25 R Runabout 20 26 Matheson Roadster 35 235 07 stoddard-Dayton "G" 50 0 2S Kisselkar Touring 3o 0 2!) Pierce Arrow "Six" 40 0 !?n nMsmohile Touring 3 0 :n Pion'H Kaoino Touring. .. 40 9 32 Silent Knight Touring... 40 0 Locomobile Touring 40 0 34 locomobile Touring 40 10 35 Premier Roadster 24 0 ::1tion:il Roadster 50 0 Withdrew. Not settled. No. 2, Pierce Arrow, driven by Paul Hoffman of Hammond. TO PLAY H FAST GAME Navy Will Try to Win An nual Contest With Army on Speed. Annapolis, Md., Nov. 26. Clear weather and a brisk breeze were welcomed at the naval academy this afternoon, as the field soon dried and thfl team was able to practice their plays with a firm footing under them This is regarded as most Important, as the Midshipmen must depend upon their agility to win over West Point, whose bucks are probably greater line plungers than those on the Navy team. In fact, it is strongly hoped here that Saturday will be a fair day, and that it woll be succeeded by enough fair days to insure that Franklin Field will be in perfect condition for a game in which the Midshipmen will certainly attempt all sorts of plays which will depend entirely for their success upon the quickness and nerve of the players. Just what plays have been worked out at the secret practice this year is not known, and. of course, nobody at Annapolis would tell if they did, but there is no doubt that the Army will be compelled to keep a vigilant watch to prevent the Navy from springing surprises upon it. us was done last year. riKD PURCHASES FOR TEAM. Stockholders at South Bend to Sell Out for 3.500. South Bend. Ind., Nov. 26. At a meeting of the stockholders of the South Bend Athletic association in the city hall tonight it was practically decided to sell the franchise in the Central league io 3ert Am. is of this city, the price being $3,500. which amount covers the indebtedness of the association incurred during the past season. Annis was not present at the meeting, but negotiations were carried on through F. R. Carson, president of the Central league. Annis guarantees to keep the team in South Bend and has already made arrangements to sign - four new men for the club

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Notre Dame Holds Lively Practice With St. Vincent's College Team. Notre lain, I ml., N-v. ..- - Thru I sit V sh.iv, ( exi-.-plten.il xp. i .1 In this iii'tiiiiouii'M pmotl. which lnit. d an hour. The m u w, e ! dm. f, itl--MePotiaid's h k. w!i:h v;im lnp-in-d In tfie Purdue Kiue. ,,t n.if re. -in f.i bother him, am Muttie, nlmsn n.-. k was wrenched ,Xa ! u t d t v, vnn ai "H for praotiee. A huge crmvd rf tcnii-ia n III in. ike the trip to C!il.iiK' f .r tli Tim t h k 1 v ing day nam.) with th.- vineeut eollcge eleven. QUAKERS AWAIT II 10 GAMES. Philadelphia U.n.lv for t.friit Wln.t-I . tif pool hull Sciimon. Philadelphia, pa.. N. .". Thi illy is busy making pi p.i i a I hum f'.r the two l.lg football inat. hea h. !e ofi Thanksgiving day ami ixxt .Saturday, although none of the inur eleven which will Compete (it l ianUliti Hi 1.' is now la the city. Nearly all the store ami htifcc build ings in tho center of tin cliy, u well as houses in Wint Philadelphia. Lhvh been decorated In the color of one m more of the rival uiilveiMltle.i or aca demies. Hie (. orilell team Will lie quartered at Westchester, pa., a few miles out of this city. The betting in 10 to , witii Cornell favorite. At Winslow Junction, N. J., the Penn sylvania players practicn lly went through tin; same stunts, the s-iKiial drill in the afternoon being delayed until the arrival of Hoi Ienback. Zeigler and Dwyer, who were detained by class work. BLOW FOR TAGGART Court Against Him State Within Rights in Seizure of Gambling Outfit. Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 26. National Democratic Chairman Taggart received a body blow today, when the supreme court held in the French Lick gambling cases that the state had acted within its authority in taking posses sion of the gambling paraphernalia and that the charter under which the hotel company Is organized may be revoked by the state. The trial judge decided that the action should have been brought against the French Lick and West Baden hotel company by the local prosecutor, but today's decision affirms the right of the state to protect through the attorney general and in every point sus tains the action of that official and of the auditor of the state in making his investigation. Habitually Violated the I.nvr. The court points out the fact that the hotel company habitually and persistently violated the criminal law, and that the resort was widely advertised throughout the United States as a place where gamblers could pursue their avocation with none to molest or make afraid, and that the local officers were unable or unwilling to enforce the law. The court turns to the argument of the hotel company, and declares that the law permitting incorporation of companies does not give a license to commit crime, and htat, when the defendant asserts that the hotel business was successfully managed the charge of contributing to the delinquency of children is not thereby answered, and the agreement for a division of the spoils, that is, an agreement for a per cent of the profits of gambling, is entirely immaterial, the chief question being the carrying on of gambling and its illegality under the law of the state. Charter Is Xo Protection. The conclusion is drawn from this that the statute empowering the auditor of state to make examinaions of corporaions was not intended as a protection to corporations conducting gambling houses. The power may or may not be exercised, says the court, but if it Is the attorney general acquires authority for proceedings against such corporations. It is regarded as possible that both hotel companies may surrender their charters and continue in business as private companies, and while this would not give them license to carry on gamoung it wouia exempt mem from prosecution under the corpora tion laws. Graft in German Prisons. In Cologne, Germany, at a recent court trial, it was asserted that as soon as a well-dressed prisoner appeared in the prison he was beset with attentions from the wardens, all eager for his patronage. Their object was to act as middlemen between tim and his relatives. Thej' would convey letters, money and food, and for these services receive their reward from the relatives of the prisoners. Landseer a Nature Faker. An Enslish reviewer gravely as sures us that Landseer's famous paint ing, "Eagles Attacking Swans,' i3 based on an entirely false assump tion. Eagles do not battle with swans or other quarry. They strike or pounce upon their prey and never descend to vulgar brawling. This 13 a handsome compliment to the eagle, but a sad blow for art. Stepiechase for Women. A steeplechase for women, held annually in Calcutta, is believed to be the only existing event of its kind The course is two and a half miles long, with many mud fences, and the i prize consists of a handsome cup.

V AAAAAAAAAAAAAAJLAA.iAAAAAJ-.' 3 The i Bridal Race. By Mude Swilm Evans. 4 Copyrighted. 1907. by C. H. Sutcliffe, WYYYTTVTYTTYYTWYWWTTX "I want you to ride in the bridal race with me. Frieia." naM Wi'.helm Koebe ns ho Mood ready to mount I'.lack Nance after having delivered his sister' weeding invitation to Farmer Dietrlch'H family. "I can't,' answered Frieda Dietrich, with regret in her eyes and voice. "Father ha promise'. Amil Myer that 1 Khali ride with him." "You wouldn't do that, Frieda?" pir-nded Willielm. "I've never told you n, but ns long back as I can remember I'm- counted on your being my wife mine day. You won't ride in the bridal laco with any other man, Frieda? Tell ine that you won't," entreated Wilheliii. "I'd liko to ride with you, Wilhelm, but I can't. I must do as father says," mid the tear welled to Frieda's eyes rift hhe turned and went Into the house. Dejection and gloom took possession of Wilhelm as he rode away. "I don't believe that Frieda really cares for Myer," he soliloquized. "He must be at least ten years older than Khe is, but he's got his farm clear and money in the bank, and of course that talks with Dietrich. Myer's got good horses, and he stands a chance of winning the race with Nance out, and If he does!" Wilhelra's face looked dark and threatening and then perturbed as Ms thoughts flashed back to a winter's night when he, a half grown boy, sat by the fireplace in Stein's large kitchen and with bulging eyes and open mouth listened to old Granny Etein tell weird stories of her fatherland. Just ns vividly as he did that night Wilhelm could pee the old woman's face grow witchlike and uncanny under the flickering firelight as she told of a couple who, after winning the bridal race, had disregarded the omen and bad refused to marry. Love had changed to hate, and so bitter was the new passion that they traveled far away from their native home in hope of never meeting again. When a twelvemonth passed the "fire man" gained possession of their souls, and constantly and unceasingly he pur sued them, bringing them nearer and nearer together until he succeeded in driving them close enough to encircle with his lightning. At first there was a great circle, but it grew smaller and smaller until tho man and woman met, and then in a flash and a roar they disappeared and were never seen again. Wilhelm knew that if Frieda entered the bridal race with Myer she would be irrevocably lost to him. One morning shortly after Wilhelm had carried the wedding invitation he was in the village. When about to get his horse for the homeward trip he remembered that his mother wanted some things from Funk's grocery. In the store he found Dietrich and Myer. Myer had brought in some farm produce and was settling with Gus Funk, the grocer's boy. I owe you a dollar ninety-seven, but I can't make it," said Gus, looking Into the money drawer. "I have only one ninety-five in change." "That's near enough, Myer," inter rupted Dietrich; "take it and come on." "I don't know," replied Myer. "A penny here and a penny there and a dollar's soon gone. You put It down, Gus, and pay me the next time," in sisted Myer, following Dietrich out. There's a stingy man for you," re marked Gus to Wilhelm. "If father owes him an odd sum he'll always say. 'Even it up. Funk; a few pennies don't count,' and father will even it up." l'ou don't have money unless you watch it Gus, my boy," responded Wilhelm. "There's a limit," retorted Gus. Myer is an old miser. One time I picked up a few apples from under his trees, and he came out and swore he'd have me arrested. Henry Rubb came along and paid for them, and then the old coward said I ought to be punished anyway, and he gave me a kick that made me sore for a week. I intend to get even with him for that kick some day." f "I believe you're just the fellow I'm looking for, Gus," Wilhelm declared, and he stayed in the store and talked for nearly an hour. When he came out he had a smile on I1L3 face and he had regained his usual cheerfulness. Each day until the wedding he curried and brushed Nance until her coat j shone like velvet Whenever he could ! he took the church road to his home, ! and when there was no one in sight j he urged his mare to her fastest speed ' and guided her through ditches and over all the rough places that he could find along the road. "It's no use pulling at my coat, old girl." declared Wilhelm as he brushed Nance the morning of his sister's wedding day. "No, you can't have oat3 or anything else until you get back. I know it seems mean, Nance, but you'll get all the more by and by. Here are some pretty ribbons for you. Blue means first prize. Do you know that? There, you are as pretty a mare as ever traveled these roads. Now watch me, old girl. See one, two, three four measures of oats. In thev go. No. don't putt; you can't have a bite now. They'll be there when you get back. I'm going to hitch yon to a buggy and tie you in the yard until Tni ready to start." When Wilhelm arrived at the church, he found nearly all of the hitching places occupied. There were horses 1 and vehicles of all sorts, and all wei

gayly trimmed with plumes and rib bons and bunting. Myer's horse was tied to the post nearest the church porch. "I suppose he'd have tied at tha porch if the place wasn't reserved for Dietrich," Wilhelm muttered as be fastened Nance to the fence on the opposite side of the road. He eutered the church a few minutes before th bridal couple arrived. Afu-r the last w ords of the ceremony

were spoken the little organ sent ' forth a joyous strain s strain and I ritz and j down the aise toward j etnch alone preceding! Ann walked d the door, Di thern. He was to drlfe them hom All the other guests kept their seats until the chiming of the church bell announced that the bridal party hnd started, for as deeply reeled as was the belief in tho winner's omen was; the belief that misfortune would surclv j follow the bride in her married life did any in the race pass her carriage during the run. At the first clang of the bell there was a general and hurried uprising. Myer and Wilhelm wore the first out. and as they stepped on the porch they saw Myer's horse flying down the road toward his home with a broken uitcuing strap dangling from his bit. In , frantic anger Myer jumped from the i porch and went yelling after the horse. , "You're going the wrong way to win the race," called some one after him. Wilhelm hurried to where Nance was tied. "Oats," he whispered in her ear. lie jumped in the buggy and drove to Frieda, who was standing with a group of girls awaiting their escorts. "Jump in Frieda," invited Wilhelm. "Nance won't stand." Frieda glanced at her father in the distance and then at Myer's disappearing figure. Then she accepted the help of Wilhelm's free hand and spraug Into the buggy. In another second the church bell rang for the start, and she and Wilhelm were speeding, with a dozen other pairs, after the bridal couple. With ears high and visions of a full feed box, Nance ran as she had never run before. Through ditches, over ruts and stones, inch by inch she gained on the other horses until at last she had left them all behind. She entered her yard several minutes before the next couple arrived. Ann and Fritz had gone into the house and Dietrich was tying his horses when he caught sight of Wilhelm and Frieda. "I thought you were to ride with Myer!" he exclaimed. "Myer is running the race with his horse," laughed Wilhelm. "He went the other way." "It'll have to stand now," said Dietrich, shaking Wilhelm's hand. "You don't seem to be very sorry about it. Fuss," he remarked, pinching his daughter's cheek as Wilhelm led her in to get the bride's first kiss. After the last guest had left the church Gus Funk crawled cautiously out through a hole In the foundation of the church. "Gee," that wasn't much of a trick." he grinned, "to change Myer's strap for a broken one and to 'shoo' the horse down the road. It's a good thing that Dietrich or the married pair didn't look back. I've got even with Myer all right more than even. I really think he owes me another kick, for this .morning's fun, with a good hitching strap thrown In, is certainly worth two." Propheiied tho Phonograph. An electrician of New Y'ork has a collection of prophecies anent the phonograph. It Is interesting to note that Emerson prophesied the phonograph's advent. He said: "We make the sun paint our portraits now. By and by we shall organize the echoes as we now organize the shadows." Maury, in 1S44, prophesied more clearly than Emerson, saying: "What a pity it Is that M. Daguerre. instead of photography, had not Invented a process of writing by merely speaking through a trumpet at a piece of paper. Instead of saying, 'I wrote you a letter last Monday, the phrase would have been, 'I spoke you a ream.' " Tom Hood prophesied in his Comic Annual for 1S39: "In this century of inventions, when a self acting drawing paper has been discovered for copying invisible objects, who knows but that some future Daguerre or Herschel may find out some sort of Boswelllah writing paper to repeat whatever It hears?" John Chinaman's Joke. All around Chaotung lies abundance of silver, copper, coal ani iron, but j the Chinese have very primitive ways j of getting the minerals. They admit ; foreigners are the best at that kind of ; thing, because they have the power of seeing underground. Some years ago two Japanese went to Chaotung exploring for silver. The authorities wanted to test their powers. They burled some slher Ingots on the parade ground. Then they took the Japanese a walk that way. "Is there any sliver about here?" they asked. "No." said the Japanese, "this is not the kind of soil in which silver Is found." Then the buried metal was produced from under their feet amid the loud hilarity of all Celestial olileialdom. finow which time the Chaotungese have Lad a prodigious contempt for foreigners. Old Pali. A member of the school board of Cleveland was once addressing a class when he touched upon the beauties of friendship. "Friendship, boys and girls," said he. "is a thing to bo cultivated and practiced by all of us. Bead and ponder the stories of the great friendships of sacred and profane history. Take thera for your models David and Jonathan, Damon and Pythias and Scylia and Chary bdis'-Hirper'a Weekly.

$ t X A Woman's War. $ Copyright. lCT, by M. M. Cunningham. Fifteen years ago there appeared in New York a woman about thirty years old who gave the narae of tho Baroness wteln and who claim-d to be the widow of a German barou who had been deceased a cnnnia 01, .

German, English. French and Spanish, She had three or four servants, lots of baggage and seemingly no end of mon1 vi iuis. Olie MHlkU me contrary, she persistently refused invitations tmd explained to all that she was on a mission. Instead of seeking society she sought ,-i...,!i-tl .1.. ... 1 . .;:pii.iusis una speculators. l)nr!n the three months she remained la the metropolis, with fro.ment visits to Washington, she had interviews with half a dozen leading capitalists and as many members of congress. What is not generally known to this ay is that the Baroness Stein was an nit and out advituress from Brazil. She had even been the consort of V .Tl. Ij C ...... . . . . . .... .. vi ovum American states. nue lU thu nitiA,, . cue uju iroiuru vi a new diamond field. The property was OWKOd hy prlvattf lndiviJuals ghe ,I:V(l to possess but so did tho dent. The revolt f injilB.i. t was a quarrel and a separation, and the president was probably rejoiced when she pocketed n certain sum of money and sailed away for the United States, leaving him to work his own private schemes to enrich himself. He thought he knew the baroness pretty well, but the results astonished him. To capitalists, senators and others she proposed a combine or trust to get possession of those mines, it could not be done without a revolution, and she proposed one. She might have attempted one alone had she had sufllcient funds." She would throw in her all and go back and be the head and front of the affair. One day the Baroness Stein sailed away, bag and baggage, and she did not leave a debt unpaid. She landed at a certain port In fcouth America and began her work. She had interviews with adventurers. She had talks with solid men. She sent for the owners of the mines and told them of the plot of the president and brought them into the combine. She used money, and she used her personal influence, and the day came when she had tho backing to return to the president and say: "If you want to come In with us all right; if you don't I will Bweep you out of power within three months." The president laujhed grimly. He was solidly seated and had been for eight years. He was at peace with the neighboring states. His people were never so conteuted. The idea that he could be bounced out, and taat by a woman, was so absurd that hei'augbed in her face. She reiterated, nd he sent her to prison to teach jr his power and dignity. In three dTs she won over her jailers and disappeared. Two weeks later the president made his move against the owners of the mines. They were not residents of his state, and his plea wus that they were seditlonlsts who were fomenting rebellion. They were summarily arrested and thrown into prison, and in duo time, had things gone the even tenor of their way, evidence would have been manufactured to hang or outlaw them. But something happened. At sunrise one morning a revolution broke out In a town distant from the capital. The president tpoke of it sarcastically. Another and another town followed, and he finally gave the order for troops to march against the rebels. The troops refused to stir a foot Ob the contrary, the general In command informed the president that be was under arrest and marched him away to prison. A new dictator appeared. He was a man chosen by the baroness. lie had alms and ambitions, and he had agreed to become her tool. The revolutionists were armed and equipped from the United States, and inside of ten days the baroness was the power behind the throne that was directing everything. It was an almost bloodless revolntlon. A woman had guided and effected It. She had even marched at the head of the troops. The old president was glad enough to be shipped out of the country, and the new one, formally elected" by the people after being placed at the head of affairs, set out to obey the mandates of the woman who had put him there. Then followed the greed of capltall5ts, the lack of honesty of the politicians and the Ingratitude of man. The conspirators had the diamond nines and a good thing all around, bat they were .not satisfied with that They demanded concession after concession until the people of the state began to wonder what would be left to them. Their investments profited them a thousand rer cent, but still they mnst have more. The baroness and the new president were almost ignored. They were made the victims of sharp practice. In time they became only puppets in the hands of the trust Th-J trust could buy assistance and allegiance outside of thern, and It did so. The day came when they practically controlled the state and defied Its people. Then came another revolution. and It wa swept cut of power and made to disgorge, but it had made millions. The baroness in one way and other had been plucked of her all. She who had engineered the whole thing had to leave the country a & steerage passenger, while the "ring" sailed away with a fuU treasury. She landed one day at Bahla, broken In health and pensile?, and that nlht In a cheap lodging house she committed suicide. Ia ovc-rtarowias a republic she had accomplished what a hundred men might have failed to do, and in trusting to the Integrity of capitalists and politicians she had worked her own downfall. M- QUAD.

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