THE CITIZEN, FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 1913. PAGE SEVEN TjieRoojOfeVil BY -C I THOMAS DK( J Copyright, 1011. by SYNOPSIS Btuart, southern lawyer In Now York, Is In lovo with Nan Primrose. HU friend, Dr. Woodman, who has a young daugh ter, Is threatened with tho loss of his drug business by Blvcns, whom ho be friended years beforo. Stuart visits th Primroses. Nan wants Btuart to accept a place with Blvcns' chemical trust. He dislikes Biv ens' methods and refuses. Bivens ca on him. Bivens Is in lovo with Nan. Btuart re fuses tho offer, and Nan breaks her en gagement with tho lawyer. Bivens asks Woodman to enter tho trust "WcJodmln wlff'hof yield "and sues Blvcns' company? Tho promoter tells tho doctor he and Nan aro engaged. Harriet Wood man Is studying music. Btuart takes Nan for a day in tho country. Stuart pleads with Nan to glvo up Blv cns, but tho spell of millions Is on her and he yields to It. Nan becomes Mrs. Ulvens. Harriet loves R'.uart, but ho Joes not knew it. Nino years d.ies. Stuart boccmea district attorney. He Investigates criminal trusts. Kan asks him to call. Btuart wants Woodman to end his suit against Bivens, but the doctor stands firm. Blvcns aids Btuart in his Investi gation of crooked financiers. Stuart's revela'tions did In bringing on a crisis. Bivens promises to aid tho Van Dam Trust company, which Is in trouble. Woodman neods money badly. In the stock market slump engineered by Blvcns, Woodman and many others Iobo all. The trust company falls because Blvcns, at command of tho money king, .breaks his word. Btuart faces his critics In front of Bivens' bank. CHAPTER XI. The Lamp of Aladdin. THE clouds of the panic slowly lifted and the sun began to shine. A fearless officer of the law had struck a blow for jus tice that marked the beginning of a new era of national life. Slowly but surely tho prices of stocks began to mount. Incidentally a corner In wheat was suddenly developed, and the price of bread rose 20 per cent Bivens was found to be the mysterious power be hind the deal, and beforo the old timers In tho wheat pit could marshal their forces to crush him he closed out his holdings at a profit of five millions. Tho little financier awoke next morn ing to And himself the most famous man In America. His picture now ap peared everywhere and all sorts of writers began to weave marvelous sto ries of lila achievements. Nan was insisting again that he make Stuart an offer to become his associate In business. "I'm sure ho will consider your offer now." Bivens looked at her a moment curi ously and sho turned her eyes away. "Why do you think he has changed his attitude toward me?" "From something ho said. That mob has written a question mark before his life." "By George!" he exclaimed, his black eyes sparkling. "It may bo possible.' "You'll try?" Nan asked eagerly. Til not try I'll do it. "I've an enemy somewhere among the fallen," Bivens went on musingly, "who is dying hard. In spite of tho fact that I have unlimited resources. this man is constantly circulating re' ports nbout tho soundness of my finances. He uses tho telephone principally and bo has started two runs on my bank within the past month. Another is pending. I'm go ing 10 ubk jim u prcsiuo over uu iu vestlgatlon of my resources In tho presence of a dozen newspaper re porters." Nan stooped and kissed him. When Stuart reached Bivens' new offices in Wall street ho was amazed at their size and magnificence. The first impression was one of dazzling splendor. Tho huge reception hail was trimmed from floor to dome In onyx and gold. Stuart nodded to a group of reporters waiting for tho chance of a word with the great man. "Looks like a full house, doesn't It?" no said. "They'vo been hero for hours," said a reporter. "Thero are a senator, three members of tho houso of represents tlves, an ambassador, tho governor of a Chinese province, a Japanoso prince and a dozen big politicians from as many states, to say nothing of the small fry." "Well, I havo an appointment with Mr. Bivens at this hour." , "Reallyi" tho reporter gasped. "Then for heaven's sake glvo mo a chance at you five minutes beforo tho other fel lows. Remember now, I saw you firstl" Thomas Dixon lie was Btlll pleading when Stuart smilingly drew away and followed one of Bivens' secretaries. Wvens came forward to greet him with outstretched hands. "I needn't say I am glad to see you. Jim. How do you like my new ir lers?" "Absolutely stunning. I had no Mea you cultivated such ceremonial splen dors in your business." "Yes. I like it." the financier admit ted thoughtfully. "I don't mind con fessing to you on the sly that it was Nan's idea at first, but I took to it like A duck to water." In spite of Stuart's contempt for tho mere possession of money. In spite of his traditional contempt for Bivens an tecedents, character and business meth ods, he found himself unconsciously paying homage to the power the little, dark, swarthy figure today Incarnated. Bivens had become more difficult of approach and carried himself with quiet, conscious pride. Stuart was scarcely prepared for tho hearty, old fashioned cordial way In which ho went nbout the business for which he had asked him to come. "Now, Jim, this Is your day; those fellows out there in the reception hall can wait You and I must havo tho thing out man to man, heart to heart You can talk plainly and IH answer squarely. "I've got a proposition to make to you, so big you've got to hear it so big you can't get away from it because you're not a fool. You're a man of gen ius. There Is no height to which you cannot climb when once your feet aro on tho ladder. And I'm going to put them there." Tho assurance In Bivens' voice and tho contagious enthusiasm with which he spoke impressed Stuart Bivens was quick to recognize it and strike at once. "Before I present my plans I want to show you that I can make good my word. I havo caused these reporters to be sent hero today for the purposo of giving tho widest publicity to the facts about my fortuno. Another run has been planned tomorrow on ono of my banks. I haye placed my money and securities in the next room, so arranged that you can verify my statements, and at the proper moment I shall ask these reporters Into the plaoo and lot them see with their own eyes. Thero can be no more rumors In Wnll street about my financial status. Como In here." Bivens led tho way Into tho room beyond, which was tho meeting place of tho directors of his many corpora tions. Stuart had scarcely passed tho door when ho stopped, struck dumb with amazement In tho center of tho great ofllco was a sight that held him spell bound. An immense vermilion wood table, six feet wide and fifty feot in length filled tho center. On it the wiz nrd had placed his fortuno of ninety millions of dollars. Twenty millions were In gold, Its heavy weight sustain- ed by extra stanchions. Tho coin, ap parently all new from tho national mint was carefully arranged around the edges of tho table In a solid bul wark two feot high. Behind this gleaming yellow pllo of gold he had placed his stocks and bonds each pllo showing on its top layer tho rich green, gold or purplo colors of Its issue, each pllo marked with a tag which showed its total amount Tho effect was stunning. Bivens approached tho tnblo softly and- rovcrently, as a priest approaches tho high altar, and touched tho gold with tho tips of his slender little fingers. "I'vo Just begun" "You'vo Just begun?" Stuart inter rupted laughingly. "Yes, you'll understand what I mean beforo I've finished the dayB work." "But why?" the young lawyer asked Dflsslonatcly. "Such a purposo seems to mo in view of this stunning revela tion tho sheerest insanity. life, tho ono priceless thing wo possess. Is too short I' con seo you shoveling coal through all eternity" "But I happen to bo going to the other place," Blvcns broko In good na turedly. Stuart looked at tho pllo of goM a moment and then at Bivens and said slowly: "Well, if you do get there, Cal, there's ono thing certain, tho angels will all havo to sloop with tlicr pocket books under their pillows," Blvcns' eyes sparkled and a emtio ployed about tho hard Uao vC his mouth. In M$9si Itfi JJos&G&ljLPft- fuTo uberiJoycd'"tEa",TTITOto to his financial genius beneath tho banter of his friend's joke. With a gesture of conscious dignity ho turned to the table and quietly said: "You will find on this table cmctly $00,000,000. Within an hour you can examine each division of coin, stocks and bonds and bear witness to the truth of my assertions. I'm going to close that door and leavo you here for An hour." "Alone with all that?" "Oh, thero's only ono way out," Blv- pns laughed "through my little recep tion room, and I'll be thero. I'll meet soma of' the gentlemen who arc wait ing. When you nro satisfied of the ac curacy of my account Just tap on my door and I'll Join you immediately. Do tho inspection carefully. It's of grave importance. I shall call on you as a wltncas by nnd by beforo that group of nowspaper men." When Stuart had satisfied himself of tho accuracy of tho count he stood gazing at the queer looking piles of yellow metal and richly tinted paper, stunned by the attempt to realize the enormous power over men which it represented. .When tho hugo pile should thrill with life at tho touch of the deft fingers of tho master who could grasp its stunning force in hu man affairs, who could tell Its possi bilities? The age of materialism had dawned, and the new nge knew but ono god, whose temple was tho market place. A wave of bitterness swept bis spirit, and for the first time he questioned for the briefest moment whether ho had missed tho way In life. Only for a moment nnd then the feeling passod, nnd in Its place slowly rose a sense of angry resentment ngalnst Blvcns and all his tribe. When the little swarthy figure suddenly appeared in tho door way his soul was in arms for the struggle ho know coming. "Well, you found I've not made n mistake?" "Np. To put it mildly,, you will not be forced to apply to tho charity bu reau for any outsldo help this year." "You have counted ?90,000,000 there. As I told you awhile ago, I'vo just be gun. I've schemes on foot that circle tho globe. I'vo made up my mind to On It the Wizard Had Placed His For tune of Ninety Millions. nave you with me. wo won't discuss torms now that's a mere detail the thing is for us to get at tho differences between us. Now say tho meanest nnd hardest things you can think. I under stand." "My opinion, Cal, of your business methods are known to every one. They say that tho warriors of tho Dakota Indians used to eat the heart of a fallen foe to Increase their courage. Your business methods haven't made much progress beyond this stage, so far as I can sec." Bivens stroked his silken board with a nervous, puzzled movement and said: "The passion for money, money for its own sake, right or wrong, is the motive power of tho modern world. That's why I laugh at my critics and sneer at threats. I am socuro because I'vo built my career on tho biggest fact of tho century." "But" Stuart broko In, "you don't live. You aro engaged in an endless fight, desperate, cruel, mercenary for whatr "Tho game, man, tho gamol" "Game? What game? To crush and kill for tho mere sake of doing it, as a sheep killing dog strangles fifty lambs in a night for tho fun of hearing them bleat?" "But, Jim," tho little financier pro tested, "I don't make men as they are nor did I make conditions." "You are a wrecker and not a builder." "But is that truo?7 Blvcns inter rupted eagerly. "I'm organizing the Industries of the world. I havo furthered tho progress of humanity." "Yes, in a way you havo. And If tho prlco of goods continues to rise for another ton years as It has during tho past ten under your organizing tho human race will be compelled to mako still further progress. They will havo to move to another planot Nobody but a millionaire can live on this ono. A day of reckoning is bound to come. But a millionaire dies every day. No body knows. Nobody caroa. Is such a llfo at Its best worth living? And yours is never at its best. You can't cat much. You don't sleep well and you cant llvo beyond fifty-five." "Don't talk nonsense, .Tim: I'll llvo as long' as you. "And yet you turn palo when I speak of death." Blvcns suddenly drew his watch and spoko with quick, nervous energy: "I must call those reporters and get rid of them as soon ns possible." no gave tho order, and In a few moments walked back Into tho room followed by tho newspaper men, a half dozen young fellows with clean cut, eager faces. Not ono of them showed a pencil or a note book, but not a feature of tho stnrtllng exhibi tion escaped their intelligence. Every eye flashed with piercing light, every nerve quivered with sensitive Impres sions. They looked at Bivens with peculiar awe. Stuart noted with a smile that not one of them spoko loudly In tho presence of ninety millions of dollars. When Blvcns led them out at last and returned to the room, he was In high spirits. "Now, Jim," ho began hastily, "If you havo said all the bad things you can possibly think about me, we'll get down to business and I'll present the big proposition you can't resist." (Continued in Tuesday's Issue.) ORGANIZATION OF D. A. K. PEItPECTED SATURDAY. Miss Hnrriet Rockwell, Regent, En tertains Wayne Chapter Work of Organization Planned. The organization of the Wayne Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was perfected on Saturday afternoon, June 7th, at the home of its regent Miss Harriet Rockwell. The purposo of the or ganization and the plan of its work, notably that of studying and of pre serving the history of Wayne county during the Revolutionary period, was discussed. The Chapter now has a membership of 24. But this number will be Increased to 34 as soon as the eligibility of ten new applicants is verified by the National Society at Washington. The officers of the lo cal Chapter are: Miss Harriet E. Rockwell, regent; Mrs. Fred B. Whitney, vice-regent; Miss Ethel Lee, recording secretary; Miss Char lotto Lane, corresponding secretary; Miss Bertha Lane, treasurer; Mrs. Homer Greene, historian; Miss S. Louise Hardenbergh, registrar; Mrs. Eben Clark, Chaplain. Tho board of managements consists of this official board together with three additional members as follows: Mrs. Eben Clark, Miss Marian Wilder and Miss Alice Birdsall. The standing com mittees, such as social, program and historical, were also appointed at this meeting. Valuable papers of research and data, for tho use of the program and social committees, and for tho historical records, were con tributed by Miss Jennie Ball of the society and by Mrs. Lewis P. Cook of Hawley. A forceful and deeply In teresting talk was given by the re gent, Miss Harriet E. Rockwell, on the alms of the local chapter. She asked "that the democratic, patriot ic and educational features of the local organization should be strong- thened, rather than that of ances tral worship. Also that the ritual be used in its strongest sense." And in closing her Impressive talk, urged "that the members work for effi ciency and activity, so thaf the local chapter might have weight and dig nity. For the time is not far dis tant when tho D. A. R. will bo one of the most important institutions of our counry." A resolution was passed making October 12th of this year tho time limit for charter membership. The society meetings aro to be held the first Saturday af ternoon of each month except during July and August, but members may be taken into the society at any time by complying with the rules of the National organization, and appli cants 'lor membership may be made to the registrar of the local chapter, Mrs. Jacob S. Ames, a Hawley mem ber, attended the meeting. CARDS IN CAPITOL PILLAR. Deck Buried Eighty-one Years Ago Is Found at Jefferson City. A deck of playing cards excellently preserved was taken from between two of the stones used in tho construc tion of pillars which decorated the en trance of tho old state capital at Jeffer son, Mo., which was destroyed by fire some tlmo ago. Tho pillars were constructed of sandstone blocks eighty-one years ago. The cards wero found in a holo made to hoist tho heavy stones into place. There was no namo or writing upon the cards. With acknowledgment to A. C. Swin burne. Now who shall sing for Britain As English laureate. In rhythmic words, flame written. To bravely serve the state And bid her dofl the ermine Of nestling moths and vermin. Her kingly garb of lies, Cast it aside forever, From dark tradition sever Her soul and bid It rise? No weakling bard, tlmo solving. Who'll, basely bidden, write False tributes, undeserving, Blind, groping in the night; To praise in rime disjointed Somo ruler oil anointed, A ghost with tinseled head, And sing of royal wassail While thrall and serf and vassal Still vainly strive for bread. But ono with Milton's lyre. With pen to pierce each WTon& With Swinburne to inspire His red blood beats ot song. With rude but fearless diction Destroy the purple notion Of medieval night All ancient falsehoods scorning And hall the newer morning Of man's diviner right Richard Lin talcum In New York World. The New Laureate. JOSEPH N. WELCH r ire Insurance The OLDEST Fire Insurance Agency in Wayne County. Office: Second floor Masonic Build ing, over C. C. Jadwin's drug store, Honesdale. An Unusual Clothing Bargain Purchased ample were tailored to sell at $15 and $18 at a Big Sacrifice9 which enables us to offer 10.00 You'll quickly recognize that we have struck a real bar gain when you see them. We have every size in the lot for short men, for tall men, for stout or slender men. Also all sizes in Young Men's. The lot includes the New Nor folk Suits, Blue Serge Suits and Fancy Cassimeres. Made in 2 or 3 Button Sacks of all the different models at $10.00 and $12.50. Good Nows to Mothers of Boys An opportunity to save considerable money. 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Notlco Is hereby given that an ap plication will be made to tho said court on Friday, Juno 20th, 1913, at 2 o'clock p. m., under the Act ot Assembly of tho Commonwealth 'of Pennsylvania, entitled "An act to provldo for the incorporation and regulation of certain corporations" approved April 29th, 1874, and tho supplements thereto, for tho approv al of certain amendments to tho charter of Stalker Methodist Episco pal church changing tho namo of tho said church to "Grace Methodist Episcopal Church" as setforth in tho petition for tho allowance of naid amendment, filed in said court. Mumford & Mumford, Solicitors. Honesdale, Pa May 28, 1913. 44w4. 137 Sera's and s & $12.5 BOYS' WASH SUITS. Tho biggest assortment we've over shown In all the newest styles, at 40c, 75c, 08c, 1.15, $1.25 and $1.50. We Sell W. L DOUGLAS Shoes and Excursion Lake George Advertise In The Citizen.
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