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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27

one Of the side seats just where the
last flicker of sunlight touched her
reddish hair into gold. A very pretty
picture she was. too. sitting stifay
erect in her injured dignity and look
ing neither to right nor left. The
large man shifted his twinkling eyes
from her and gave Guy a wink.
81 What's your line?" he asked.
II don't understand you," returned
Guy
Drummer, I take it?" The large
man squinted about Guys vicinity as
though searching for sample cases.
Guy was annoyed, especially as
Miss Betty's sense of the ridiculous
prevailed over all and allowed smile
to twitch at the corners of her
mouth.
you are mistaken, SIR" said Guy.
II am not drummer"
Been long in Concord?"
"A few hours only"
"That was as long as you could
stand it, suppose. Well, / don't
blame you. If you want to make a
little money during this boom you've
got to, buy lots in a live town like
Harmony. My names Vlandingham;
young man"
Guy had been on the point Of say
ing that he already had more lots
than he knew what to do with, but
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CHAPTER M.

The town meeting was held in va
can't room over the Bee Hive store. So
far as Guy could make out, Harmony
and Concord were very much alike, OK
cept that in Concord the business
places were ranged along main
street, while In Harmony they were
grouped about vacant square. This
was distinction without much of a
difference. The square, Mr.. vlanding-
ham informed Guy, was reserved for
the courthouse Inthie event that Har-
mony won the contest, Guy wondered
what he and Col. ,Keever would do
with their courthouse.
A lamp burned in the entrance lead
ing up to the hall and a stern-looking
man with rifle over his arm blocked
the way. 4Ss- n !,
''How is everything, Marley?" in
quired Vlandingham.
"Nothin' suspicious so fur, squire, !"
replied Marley, staring at Guy.
Got sentries posted all around this
building?'' n
1sure. No one that amt on the
b4uoi Sdu SOlHC WlbIlu UlOCkE OF u.
That's right"
Vlandingham and his party ascend
ed the stairs. At the top they passed
the scrutiny Of another guard and en-
tered the meeting-room. There were
some 90 or 80 men in the hall and
Vlandingham made for platform at
the farther end Of the room, nodding
to citizens on either side and speak
ingsa word here and there as he pro-
crossed. tx
I'll introduce you all around after
che meeting is over he whispered to.
Guy. you'll want some lots, know,
you will, and I'll see that you get
them, no matter what Betty says"
Guy had no time, just then, to once
more disavow any intention of pur-
chasing real estate in Harmony, for
Vlandingham was late and the impa-
tient people wasted not moment in
having the meeting called to order.
Guy sat on the platform with Wan
bingham, Col Ding1e, Maj. Harp, Capt
Blue and Mr.. Boomer. These five, as,
Guy quickly learned, constituted a.
committee of safety and ways and
means. ylandingham was elected
chairman, and as they had no use for
secretary the business was begun
Immediately.
The first man to get the floor was a
Mr.. Pinkney. Mr.. Pinkney was ex-
cited to hysterical degree. He shook
in body, and limb and during his agi-
tated delivery Of the matter that op-s
pressed him his voice broke often from
excess OF wrath and indignation.
Businssa had salled' him 10 the ssst,
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His Friend, The Enemy
BY WILLIAM WALLACE COOK, esA.ss
of Spur Necessity,
"r1r. Astroossr,',
Copyright, 1901, By the $. s..Mocluro Co,

ing a black SLOUGH hat and was sitting
on seat that ran along the side of
the car, his eyes close to window
and eagerly observing the town.
The other speaker was not so easily
located, but Guy found her at last.
! She was perched on stool up in the
lookout" or cupola, and was also
studying the main street with eager
gaze.
81 was going to catch glimpse of
the gallant Colonel" continued the
girl, with ripple of laughter. Sub.
tract him from Concord and the re-
suit is naught."
"Huh!" exclaimed the father. with
| out looking around. "Keever is the
/ biggest cipher in the whole layout
Everybody will know that one of these
days" -
81 can't understand" went on the
girl. why more people haven't come
down to see that the train arrives and
departs properly"
Pardon me-" put in Guy, whimsic-
ally, halting below the young lady and
looking up at her, "the people here do
not manifest the same interest in a
| freight that they do in passenger.
Besides, there are two men and dog
behind the depot whom you have over
looked.
The large man at the side of the car
switched around and fixed his eyes on
the, speaker. The girl also turned in
her seat in startled way and looked
down.
She was very handsome girl, her
fine, elean-cut features possessing the
charm OF womanly resolution and
frmness. Symmetry was the keynote
of face and form, and the eyes, the
lips and the square, dimpled chin all
told of underlying strength. From
the viewpoint of physiognomist she
delighted Guy, and it may be that the
Joy of his character study betrayed it.
self, for the young lady suddenly as
sumed naughty air which becams
her amazingly. She vouchsafed him
q frigid stare, tossed her head disdain.
fully, and then-well,. just then the
train gave terrific jerk in the I'M
comfortable manner that all freight
trains have, and the young lady was
precipitated from her perch fairly and
squarely into the young mans arms.
Guy was good sailor and able to keep
his feet in the hardest kind of blow.
so he remained upright, and was able
to save the young lady from any ill.
effects that might have. accompanied
her fall. Undoubtedly She was CRATE
full, but she didinot show it. Her face
was in a flame as Guy released her, and
her white teeth closed bitingly on her
red under lip.
Jupiter, but that was neatly
done." exclaimed the large man,
heartily. Betty. why don't you
thank him? That drop might have
hurt you. my girl"
Had he not attracted my atten-
tion," fared Miss Betty, 81 would
not have lost my hold These freight
trains are simply insufferable and
this is the very last time I shall ever
ride on one"
ALLOW me-" said Guy.
{ STOPPING he picked up a chain
bracelet which had become unclasped
from Miss Betty's dainty wrist. She
took it from him. replaced it around
her glove, and then seated herself oD
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quainted with the individual de-

quainted with the individual de-
Sscribed.''
Guy glanced st. the writing hur-
riedlY. s:a
yes, sir" lie replied; 81 know him. .
"Will you go With Barney, here, APP
prehend the fellow and see that he
stays at my house until Icome?"
Guy saw how yladingham was try
ing to save him. He noted also the per-
picked faces of the citizens in front,
and of those on platform; especially
was heaware Of Barney's blank amaze.
The latter's eyes. were starting from
his head, and it was evident that his
brain was violently disturbed. Guy
gave vlandingham a square and'manly
look.
''on my honor, Mr.. vlandingham,''
said he, .'the man will be at your house
when you get there"
why" gaspedi Barney, leveling his
finger, shat there"
"Silence!" roared vlandingham,
knocking the extended arm downward.
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had undertaken a the Colonel's behest.
He was brought to himself; however,
with something like a shock, directly
after dinner, while he and Mr.. Wand
ingham were in the par1or listening to
Miss Betty's piano playing. -.s III;
There: came a sharpring at the door
bell, followed by coloquN between the
maid and some person or persons with
out. The next moment there was a
tread Of feet and four gentlemen
marched into the parlor; single file,
their hats in there hands.
The gentleman in the lead was a
very small person, and from the way
his left eye focused itself answering
ly on a given point while its fellow
roved at will there was small doubt
that the left eye was glass. Behind
the leader came a gentleman of tow
ering height-he was taller even than
Guy or. Mr.. ylandingham--and his
framework was SO loosely put togeth-
er he could not seem to talk without
EARRING himself; the,third of the quar-
tet had a wooden leg and the sleeve of
the fourth was folded over and tucked
in the. front of his coat.
"Miss vlandingham," exclaimed the
man with the glass eye, your most,
obedient!" He bowed and his three
companions bowed with him. The
spokesman executed an "about, face"
and directed his attention at Miss
Vlandingha ms father, the rest of the
squad participating in the movement.
Evening, squire" he said, starting
nod that tilted every head in the row.
Good evening, gentlemen" returned
Vlandingham, courteously.
cts eight o'clock. Have you for.
gotten?'
Not at all" Mr.. ylandingham con-
suited his watch. ut is close to eight,
that's a fact; Betty and came down
on freight from Jimtown, Colonel,
SO. that I'd be here in time to connect
with the town meeting" Vlandingham
turned to Guy. ''Mr Herbert, allow me
to present to you Col. Dingle''-the
man with, the glass eye bowed maj.
Observation-Disclosures from the
gfant-"'Capt. Blue'-ditto from the
gentleman with the wooden leg4t.and
Mr.. Boomer" The man with the empty
sleeve ducked amiably. "The Colonel,"
continued Mr.. Vlandingham, Conducts
our paper, the Harmony Norther"-
Guy wondered if all the colonies. in
Dakota conducted,papers-"the Major,
by the grace of the republican admin
istration, hands us our mail; the Cap,
tain is proprietor of the Bee Hive
store, and Mr.. Boomer-er-er-wh
the nation do you do. Boomer, any
how?"
Just hang around. squire" smiled
Mr.. Boomer.
That's it" said Vlandingham. "Mr.
Herbert, gentlemen, will probably in
vest in some Harmony lots" Guy
raised his hand in protest. "After the
election" supplemented Mr.. ylanding-
ham. eve have town meeting to-
night, Mr.. Herbert, and. you might go
along with us and rub up against some
Of our best citizens
Squirrel" exclaimed the man with
the classy croolsing his finger.
Ylandingham bent down, and Col.
Dingle whispered to him earnestly.
"Nonsense!" said vIandingham, in
low tone, which nevertheless reached
Guys ears. "I'llsyouch for him"
Whensthe six-pH them finally started
for the meetings Guys conscience was
sadly troubling him. He would rather
thousand times have remained be-
hind and spent the evening with Miss
Betty.
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SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I.-Guy Herbert who has in-
herfted the townsite Of Concord. Dakota
territory, the county seat, arrives at that
the Blizzard and manager Of the townsite
company, and learns of plan Of people Of
Harmony, a .neighboring town, to wrest
county seat from Concord at coming cleo
ton, leaving his land valueless, and he
agrees to, secretly attend meeting at Har-
mony to discover their plans. Animosity
between people of two towns is very bitter.
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read it silently. Guy. who was watch
ing. him narrowly, saw his face slightly
redden and observed twitching of
his heavy iron gray mustache. The
deep stiffness was at last broken by
the chairman.
"Is there a hunchback man in this
room?" he demanded, sternly. -
There was not, and Guy was partici-
pating in the general feeling of relief
when Barney cried out:
"Hunchback, squirrel That doesn't
say anything about hunchback!"
81 thought you couldn't read, Bar
ney?" returned vlandingham, accom-
panying the words with severe look.
mo moro can't, squire. can spell
out print tolerable we'll, but writin's a
point beyond me. stopped at your
house, though, on the way in, and Miss
Betty read the note aloud and sent me
along here in hurry. She's I
wasn't. to give the note to anyone but
YOU
Was it disappointment or consterna-
tion that afflicted vlandingham. Guy
wondered as he surveyed him.
81 have been possessed with the idea,
gentlemen continued the chairman,
addressing the meeting, "that trouble
is to be expected through the agency
of hunchback. This note doesn't de-
scribe such person, but I know who
the man is. II Afr. Hefbsrta" he
tufhed to Guy and handed hfm the
ISsrt -
to capture him without troublssor vio-
lences Please read bhat, Mr. Herbert,
and Inform me ~nsrhsr goa Ers e.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-30
MISHAP
Beiails the Stone Mason Foreman
at the Waldo Hotel of Rather
Serious Nature.
go
Steps Into an Elevator Hole and
Falls. Dislocatin0 HIS Right
Shoulder.
4eaE

A serious mlshap befeLl~ Henry
SLOVENIAN, foreman of thestone mas.
onry at the Waldo hotel at 10 o'clock
Monday night. AS he was walking
through the building on the first floor,
he stepped into an elevator hole and
fell to the floor of the basement dis
tancc of ten feetor more. The fall was
very heavy and he received severe In
jury. His right shoulder was dislo-
Gated and he was badly bruised. DIR.
W. P. Golf attended him. The injury
is of such a serious nature that he will
not be able to work for several days.
He was taken to his boarding house in
Glen Elk.
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DRUNKARDS
Break Into and Take Possession Of
School House.

Good Hope, Dec. 3o.-We have heard
of Childrens' Homes and Homes for
the Incurables, but when it comes to
school house being converted into a
home for drunkards to sober up in, as
was the case at the Post school house
from IL m. to 6 a. M, Christmas morn
ing, goes rather beyond our depth.
The door being locked, an entrance
was forced I'VE suprosel by battering
on the door with some heavy body, or
substance. probably a rail or rock.
The catch was broken off and the
lower panel burstcd out, (there being
but one panel in the door at the lower
endl. They made the stove SO hot
that the bowl is cracked almost all the
way around, and the floor literally
strewn with coal, tobacco guilds and
spittle. No further damage was dis.
cernible and proof is wanting in the
punishment of the offenders, notwith.
standing a clue. This school house
has been the nightly quarters at inter-
walls for tramps and card players for
the last several years, to say nothing
OF two or three dozen window glass
which were shot out with reyolvers
and target rifles. Since the late
drunken carousal, the trustees and
patrons seem to think they have just
cause for righteous indignation.
A CITIZEN.
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AGED WOMAN
Dies at Salem from Dropsy-WeII
Known Here.

Mrs. sallie Wilkinson, widow of
Hiram Wilkinson, who was well
known In this county and who former
Iy resided here, died at Salem Tuesday
morning from dropsy. She was 81
years of age. The deceased was the
mother of Mrs. William Meyers, of
his city. Several other children also
,urvive her. The funeral will occur
Wednesday and interment will be in
The 1. o. o. F. cemetery at that place.
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In Czarksbure.
Every Claim is Backed by Local
Testimony.

II the reader wants stronger proof
than the following statement and ex-
perience OF a residence OF Clarksburg,
what can 10 be
Mrs. A. S. Bracey, of 400 Water ST.,
says 1T Is impossible TO describe
what Isufered during four years when
attacks of backache existed. The pain
was often unbearable and really
think each succeeding attack was pro-
longed and more pronounced than It's
predecessors In the spring OF 1901
the trouble became much more serious,
swelling of the limbs and trouble with
the kidney secretions and other signs
OF acute kidney complaint existing
which prevented me from even lying
down long in one position and compelf-
ed me to sit up most OF time, made me
anxious about my condition and kept
me constantly on the outlook for some
thing TO check the trouble. doctor
ed, tried medicines and even went to
New York City and was treated for
months by a specialist who did not
benefit me In the least. When Doan's
Kidney Pills were recommended to me
Unjust confess had very little faith
In their treatment but like a drowning
person clinging tea straw and willing
TO try nything a box was procured for
me at Wells s. Haymaker's drug store.
Taking IL strictly according to direc-
lions first noticed a difference in the
color of the secretions from the kid
neys and that the pain 10 my back was
gradually being allaYed. AS 1 continu-
ed the great efficacy of Doan's Kidney
Pills was proved and 1 can sum up my
opinion of the preparation by terseley
Stateing that wish | had known
about the remedy long ago for would
have been saved a great deal Of suffer-
ing and considerable financial out
lay" ~
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's sand
take no other. 3odeod-w9t.
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FINE TIME
Had the People In the Country
Christmas.

Good Hope. w. Va, December 90
The citizens Of this neighborhooa
gave the public quite treat in the
way of an Xmas Arch on Christmas
eve, the Arch and House were mag
nifcently decorated, the presents and
lights being tastely arranged; which
along with program of choice decla-
nations, eloquent speeches and essays,
interspersed with appropriate and
well rendered music by the choir,
made it most highly enjoyable occa-
sion. Good order prevailed notwith-
standing the presence of few who
had embibed a little too freely, all
seemed to go home with a smiling
face and perfectly satisfied,
There was also Christmas tree at
the TwoIi:k school house the same
evening. We are Informed that it was
also glowing success, notwithstand-
Ing the close proximity to the Arch
here.
Professolswade Post and Ray Smith
who ale attending the Buckhannon
Seminary came homo to spend the
holidays hereabouts.
Alittle more snow and the sleighing
viii be fine.
a protractcd meeting conducted by
Rev. G. U. MARBLE has been In pro-
gress for the past two weeks at ITCH
mel Chapel. Five seekers and the
church somewhat revived is the result.
it broke up last Sunday.
Prof. Wade Burnside who is taking
the Sciences at the State University
at Morgantown came home 10 spend
the holidays.
The venerable E. N. Yerkey the
famous fifer is on the sick list.
Prof. a. Lee Post who is student
in the john Hopkins Hospital at
Baltimore is at home for the holiday
vacation.
Homer Dawson smiles quite blandly.
lit is son No. five.
Wesley Law, of Cummings, Gilmer
county, is visiting among friends in
this locality.
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Deputy Marshall Dan R. Jackson is
here from Kingwood.
County Clerk Virgil L. Highland is
confined to his room with la grippe.
He has been quite sick.
z. Albert Lang, of Parkersburg, is
circulating among friends here.
Charles H. Turner has returned
from visit to his father in Parkers.
burg.
rohn NJ. Flanagan, one of salem's
leading business men, is here today.
If you are pressed for time we can
press your suitand you can have it on
time. Clarksburg Pressing Co. New
management. 1l9 n. srd street.
Dec 2s-1w
Joseph Remlinger, one of Grafton's
prominent citizens, was here over
night the guest of Frank ]. WEIGH.
Squire Samuel W. Gordon left last
night for visit OF few days in the
Valley of Virginia.
Ladies dress goods sponged free at
Clarksburg Pressing Co., 119 North
Third street. New management.
Dec 29-1w
FOR sALE-Fine sleigh. F. A.
Pritchard, clarksburR, W. Va.
''Point Comfort" dec 20
Oak, Red and Hemlock SoleLeather.
side slip and sole, at E. ID. Reynolds
the harness man, Main st.
Formining supplies. upper leather,
sole leather and shoe findings 20 to
Ed. Reynolds.
LosT-Mexican opal stick pin be-
tween Main street and B. s. o. depot.
or value only to the owner. Return
to this Office and receive reward.
dec 3o-2t
FOR RENT-Furnished or unfur-
nished, with or without board, five or
six rooms in Wine addition, three
minutes walk from court house.
Reasonable price. Apply TO Mrs. Del
bridge or Western Union Telegraph
otiice. dec so-ew
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Announcement

Having purchased the business of
the clarksburg Pressing Company, we
are now prepared to dye, scour, press.
clean and repair ladies' and gents
garments. Nothing but first class
work. Every garment guaranteed.
We employ only sober and experienced
Sorkmen, and therefore can turn out
work that the people of clarksburg
can appreciate. a trial garment. win
convince the most skeptlcal. Prices
reasonable. Prompt attention. Work
called for and delivered.
cLARRsBuRe PREssfNe Co,
G.. G. Mitchell, Mgr,
Home phone, ago 1le N. Sd st.
Dec %, Nv
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Moving Rubbish.

a force of hands began this morn
ing to clear away the rubbish on the
Irwin property on the corner of West
Pike and South Third streets, prepare
tory to the construction of the hand
some three story business block which
will be erected there. Work on t he
new building will begin early in
January.
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Colored Man Dies

Nelson Turner. colored, died at his
rome on Monticello avenue Monday
hight. He was 81 years of age. His
Ieath had been expected three or four
lays. Interment viii be made
Wednesday in the cemetery at the
county Indrmary. He was in desti-
tute circumstances and the county
iefrays the funeral expenses.
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No matter how dirty your garments
ire go to Clarksburg Pressing Co. and
they will clean them like new. All
work guaranteed. ll9 N. Third
street. Dec 29-1w
Spots don't return when taken out
BY clarksburg Pressing Co., 1l9 N.
Third street. Dec 30 Nv
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-30

NJ. G. Cunningham made a business
trip to Grafton today.
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Fine STATIONERY and Engraving

The Telegram is pleased to announce
hat IL has made arrangements with
me OF the largest engraving establish
nentS in the United States who make
speciality of engraved cards, an.
iouncement cards, wedding invita-
ions and monogram stationery and is
low prepared TO furnish this class of
york at the lowest prices. Anyone
Iesiring fine stationery can save money
~ sending their order to the Tele-
cram Office. u
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-30
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued at the
county clerks Office today as follows:
Schuyler G. Hughes and Henrietta
Nutter.
Isham g. cabell and Fannie Mae
Bowyer.
George W. Ashcraft and AlwIdda 4.
Orr.
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Infant Dies,

a three.months old child of Mike
Iulinyak. foreign miner, died at
itosemont Monday night. The re-
mains were brought here Tuesday at
.ernoon and inferred In Holy Cross
Father o,connor onicIated