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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1906-07-13
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
ing Piles. Druggists refund money if
Pro OINTMENT fails to cure any case,
no matter of how long standing, in 6
e9 ease "a and 3aS fest. ss 5oe # your druggist
hasn't it send soc. in stamps and it
will be forwarded postpaid by Paris
Medicine Co. St. Louis, MO.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1906-07-13
Best and Cheapest.

Pa-noI Liver-RegulatOr keeps the
Liver, Stomach and Bowels working
Just right. That means to be well
and to keep well. And it mskes your
money go the furthest. Tin box 10
cents. Money back if you want it.
For sale by J. L SHELL & Co.
Royaline Pills save Doctors Bills.
Why do YOU scratch? Royaline
letter Ointment will stop that itching
or your money back. 80 cents.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1906-07-13

The cost of maintaining the entire
postal service for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1905, amounted to
S167 900, 900, and the revenue derived
from all sources was $153, 900, 900.
The amount from postage on second
class matter, which embraces news
papers, periodicals, etc, was S6,186,-
647, or about one-twenty-fourth of the
total postal receipts. The authorities
are engaged in an effort to evolve a
plan for revising the postal laws so
that the receipts and disbursements
in that branch of the service can be
brought nearer to a common figure.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1906-07-13

The Weekly at this time is not tax
ing any stock in the United States
Senatorial contest that viii engage
the attention of Mississippi voters
next year, but its readers are entitled
to whatever items of news may de-
velop as the time progresses, hence
we append the following letter from
Governor Vardaman TO chairman
Groer of the programme committee
in charge of the homecoming
picnic to be held at Abbeville, Au-
gust l, in which the Governor gives
his reasons for not accepting joint
debate invitation for that occasion:
1T has been my purpose not to make
any political speeches during the
summer, and probably not until next
spring, for the reason that if the cam
paign for United States senator opens
now, it will necessarily require more
time than | can afford to devote to II
and at the same time perform the
duties of 6he governors office. The
last Legislature imposed a great deal
of work upon the governor, and |
shall be very busy getting matters in
olidI dI105 III OTQeT 10 dtNObc bIlc ilCC-
essary time next spring and summer
to my campaign.
Il notice from the copy of Mr..
Williams letter, which you send, that
he says that he wants to find what
objections Gov. Vardaman has to me
as a national legislator. If Mr.. vii
liams thinks that | shall make my
campaign for the United States senate
upon any mistakes that he has made,
Or shortcomings that he may possess,
he Is very much mistaken.
I'VE are both Democrats, and in
the campaign for United States sena-
tor, shall discuss the economic and
governmental question and not the
personal qualities of Mr.. Williams
or any other individual. | want my
friends to know that they have an
to hear Mr.. Williams and
me speak, do not care whether it
be in joint debate or separately.
I'm the coming campaign, as III the
one of three years ago, / shall dis
cuss issues, principles, policies and not
men; and leave to my fellow citizens
the selection of the man best fitted
for the office of United States sena-
tor"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1906-07-13

Every form of distressing ailment
known as Piles originates internally
The real cause of the trouble is in
side. ManZan is put up in COLLAPSE
BILE tubes with nozzle, SO the medicine
can be applied where it will do the
most good, and do it quickly. If you
are suffering with piles you owe your
self the duty of trying ManZan- Sold
by j. A. Gay.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1906-07-13

A highwayman held up' five stage
coaches and robbed altogether fifty
one passengers of their money and
jewelry, in California last week.
Stage coach robbing has been SO in
frequent of late years that it was al
most considered as one of the lost
arts.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1906-07-13

1t has caused more laughs and dried
more tears, wiped away more diseases
and driven away more fears than any
other medicine in the world. Hollis
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea. 35 cents
Tea or Tablets. PHOENIX DRUG Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1906-07-13

1t is always well to have box Of
salve in the house Sunburn, cuts,
bruises, piles and boiles yield to De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Should
keep a box on hand at all times to
provide for emergencies. For years
the standard, but followed by many
imitators. Be sure you get the genu-
inc DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. Sold
by J. A GAY.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1906-07-13

The citizens of Starkville have sub
scribed S6, 900 to the capital stock of
cotton warehouse company, who will
build with view to conforming to
suggestions of the Southern Cotton
Association The Times says that
the enterprise is an assured fact.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1906-07-13

The w. Il. Adams machine works
at Corinth, on the Fourth suffered a
loss from fire amounting to $50, 600.
The burned buildings will be at once
restored.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1906-07-13

During the summer kidney irregu-
larities are often caused by excessive
drinking or being overheated. Attend
to the kidneys at once by using Fo-
lev's Kidney Cure J.L. SHELL & Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1906-07-13
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferer.

Foley's Honey & Tar affords inmed-
late relief to asthma sufferers in the
worst stages and if taken in time will
effect cure. j. L. SHELL & Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1906-07-13

When applied and covered with a
hot cloth Pinesalve acts like poul-
tice. Best for burns, bruises, boils,
eczema, skin diseases, etc. j. A. Gay.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1906-07-13

Eat one of Rings Dyspepsia Tablets
after each meal and you will not suf-
fer with indigestion. j. A. Cav.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1906-07-13

The old time method of purging the
system with Carthartics that tear,
grippe, grind and break down the walls
of the stomach and intestines is su-
perseeded by Dade's Little Liver
pills. They cleanse the liver, and in
stead of Weakening, build up and
strengthen the whole system. Relieve
headache, biliousness, constipation
etc. Sold by ]. A. Cav.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1906-07-13
To Cure a Cold in One Day,

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE Tab
les All Druggists refund the money
If 1t fails TO cure. E. w. GROVES
signature is on each box. 25c.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1906-07-13

l.. ID. Booth county contractor was allowed
credit for unearned fines and costs, in cases OF
Albert King S351O and Tom McDavis $500 who
died while serving sentences.
Leave of absence was granted T. L. Deaven-
port superintendent OF education, ON Saturdays
July IA and 2I
Supervisor II q. Brook reported public roads
in first district in fairly good condition and con-
tractor making progress in his work.
Supervisor NJ. A. Jones reported the public
roads in second district in fairly good condition
considering they have not been fairly worked
The contractor has done very little work ON
Spsey Valley road. Hope to make a more taV-
orable report at next term.
Supervisor r. w. Eikner reported condition OF
roads in third district fairly good; contractor
making fair progress, and thinks roads will soon
be in first class shape
Supervisor A. G. Lowe reported roads in fourth
district in fairly good condition and being wei
worked Contractor is busy and doing good
work.
Supervisor w. l.. c. Bailey reported roads in
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-07-20

rrolaba los SoozoS al vieno de as mars va no eemecs
nmendAd Sul con angusta e infinite enis IN veo do
nieblas
Muy pronto fu6 impossible ur: pa6 an ID vsntaua dfas
enteros miranda mar Sn6 hlca 6 mrSbalo
con pasl6n saba e apreauraha muerte; puea
aque ruldo ordo gopeaba pcho ha puno ehacee
ter agrma Luego AvAb anonadaba hsuta pederse On
nhnlto axu aque mAuchA encGntaba deli
adfz entemo NADIA aQue ancho hoyo de azu que pirs
ca abrlfHe sobre Ia otra vida hAl mradas debtAa Ala
hnOsrA quedo deparece Ie fue rreCso por n guardar
CANA Solo uvo ya dnte de los oos tacho dscoodo du-
Anse TODD dis miraba aqus duro o LIE paecA que
- hAblS muerto que estAbA acoatado en- Ia TERRA.
Enonces Sc puso trilte, En- el encio ID aodad los re-
cutrdos desperabn ReCord6 vida cerr6 oS oon tos
e1'tenc ue dehAndo ante eli desde aque momeno Iqua
V6 e echo miro ep miSmo Aques fueron para 81 hora sin
amargura pues nDRn remordmento halo concencs
ensuthoa pesenban contnusmene rsuehm de Jorge
JuAna aQue especcuo e0s de deVovers 6ebres
soGbs e encantaba scSe que Ia cdad de ambos era oba
suyl bA con dha de haber undo para Hempe los ncos
3 Quienes smaba el mundo
En- s crViderciaa dc Ia muerte su mission a. e spsreca
l cuA habA debdo ComprendA que hb. cumpdo plena
mente h Ultima vound de En- aqueA hora postrera
1enna que haGa 81 amor tomaba haba
sdo ooe JuAns cudado tan CeoGo hubese amado
Al morlr athora de RonDe habA do sin dud prevo por
Yenf oecaae que DANIEL Am1ria ha Ia vgrfs
amante que cuando uegs necelaro sabrA ac6clre mo
Un on, duda atorment6 Daniels eItuvo punto de
feeIr 90 sua An0ulis Pegn6se hlbra tendo muerta
an penamleno aecreo e hlb dado uana como esposa
quE no oumpt suS hltmoH deeos mor cMAndo queda
h con otro Su coraE6n em2sz6 t ln6 vida entrar de
nuevo On
Pero comprend6 cue Isl penssmiento era IN penmiento
obrds IN dhmo gto de passion Tuvo Sonrsa msan-
oca recordando fealdad rep6s habil nsudo para
amar nemprey no ser amado HAbit obrAdo bmente
haba tsnido vaoly E6n de nueYo e sienco ren6 en- ST.
MoriA grande Yictorioso'
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-07-20
BlB1rorECA DE .GA DEMoCRACtA.

Fl fin 90 aceercabs mAGana sgoDf apoder6 dc el
Una ancAdG vino aensAe unto cerrare
loa oioa cuAndo esprase Daniel exhAabs Queia Ola
rudO de las Os decfase que e mar norabs sobre 6
aquel consueo le era dulce.
al abrir loo oics para contmpr Luz por 6ma yes vic
dente de echo Jorge Juns que e mrabIn lorando
Nole txrn6 encontrsrles A Sonr6 les do d6bl
Que buenoS sos hAbar venido No Aevia espsrAr
que podrA despedrme de vouotro No quea moestaro nj
enrteceros vuera algeria Pero fecidad 81
daros lss graciaa.
uanA e contemplate smoO6n dolorossma; mirahA
souea cIbezI pda h m1ere hermoSAbs pareca hs
BIZ pz seddor do AqueG anhs tntt os oios huhdan
cIardAd ternS los abos fan sonaa celestial uRna
pensba que hsta habG vsto SQue rotro
donde leia uns nobleEay u1a affection tsn eevsdas
Daniel, pregunt6, por que nos hA eDga6Rdo uaeds
81 lmoribundo az6 les miro aire de rsprcche.
NO Olga uated tai cots, Joana Conteat6 no acomprendo
-Lo Sabemos TODD No Queremos que muerA usted We
nimou traere ID sfelicidsd.
-Entonce ai 10 81 ben uedea todo estropeen mi obra.
Daniel de6 de cAbeEa sobre 10 almohSdA
La poca Gangre que quedaba IcAbaba de ubr meI
h muers connuaba siendo nido huraho de sbnegCo
neS ocultas adorsciones mudss
Jorge Rdelent6.
-EIcuchs amigo MO- die: por pedsd no me deisa
mordmienos Hemos vivdo deciocho Gos untc hemoa
hsho hemanoa No quero aufs Y 10 sstoy sereno
-Eltoy aun mas serene ore t6 mi pobre Jorge
Daniel sOnrisndo VOy mo Bsn sCbado eI tOdO, amigo
mfo Ahora sento que hsyss vendo Veo que no V
rlxonabI Dtc que 10 nbet todo Eb6is nsda; no M
he's dchoso rnquo estoy mUy conteno con
msrchsrme M mrsndooS los dos. 70 soy Quien pido
perd6n pues he tenido momsntoa de debidad.
como Jorge lorabs 81 oir sQuelal palabrsh cog6e a
mano s6sdi6 con mas bala
La amsrsS mucho, verdId 70 Voy descanIar, pueG
sltOy f.tgado.
Miro entonceu . Juana con tierna dulzurs.
Conqua 10 Iabe usted todoi continue Entonces sabe
nsd que mAds era unA santa cue he adorable msmOra
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-07-20
lConstnudcs6n dc Ia pdqsna5a)

N(OtssvtN"NNNS"~se
~THE HELVETIA.-27 salle de
0 Crux. Gran sasa do h6spedes. Sta
bio d hoteb. Aposentos para tamilias
y personas sofas. CcmidAs { ainsusn
b. ssnt&vos srhisrto. Bahos. Tel6fCno
ls3. Apartado eorreo, 2s5. Propista
rio, Pedro Hehira. NotaI Este hotal
ssl& 6 cargo dc una sefiorita ssgus
ELS NECESARIO exigir que aads
osna ohsenga grsbado el nombrs Di.
gssnvo Aoiarrieta, pero IN solo estu-
che produsc msi1r efeeto que una do
eenR dc hotellas de aqua mineral 6 de
cor sl aniso surativo rsdisal, del %.
a6mago y dol intestine, el Digestive
koiArrieta puriheA loa Alimensos ,
los haas asimilables' Fl lsgitimo d.
gestivo Moiarfiets sura On an die Lea
indiResiiones, % pu mss lAs dispsE,
siAs q gsstralgiaa, y On tres mssss lai
mAs graves snfermsdades sr6nicaG do.
sss6mAgo y del inteatino, Est& uni
vsrs almente eoahrmsdo, On torma SIP
iguAl, qus 10 shsssia del Digestive
Noiarriesa 90 vera AoerAmente radiaal
, superior & 10 dc todos los otros rs
medios. De vcntA On las prinsipalcs
tarmaciAa dc Europa y America.
-CRIMENEs horri bles 90 come
aen en- todos los pAises sn los Qus O.
amor no sido el m6vil prlneipAl. Cri
men & 10 Elsga aneia y al buen gusto o.
somete, usando IN Perfume un labor
vulgar, cuando el exquisite Cashmere
Bouquet va On perfume 9 On Jab6n--
% el sumun del buen tono. .--Colgate J
o., New York.
LABORES. Sc 'oli'i'af
BordadorGs y buenas OalGdorGs, asegu
Fandolea trAhAio constants. Proporeio
nAmos la lola y dibuio enviandolos &
suAlQuer parse dc 10 isla, ptrigirse
The Porto Riso Dranwn Work d
Embroidery CO FortslcsA 10. Tam
hisu 90 solisitAn Oostu1 srGs, lind
Iii sssor DIAz NAVARRO ha
ssAAhlsaido % Oneina do Aboga gads y
90 NotAria an ssla sixdad, sale de Ban
JRato namsEp IL.
Rjerea Anea 10 O0rts Federal, Cor
b do Distrito do toda la Isla y OoEte
BHprSma, dsdssandcss AsimIsmo OIL
sx&msn do EsaIoa do propisdt dss, in
eoEpors ai6n dc 0oFpos Aeionss del pats
y rangsrAa , trAmitaai6n 10 sxps'
disntss do appropriation torxosA.
AseptAndo 10 nObls sompstansis Ia
10y sslAblsGida en sl s1sraisto Dc los
protsMones dc Abogado J Notario, sl
aeaor DIAz NAVARRO 20 diARons
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-07-20
MANUEL Buzz MvROz

sHorno de Matas II Principal, Madrd
RePresentante EN- eRta ICorte dc
los elsses pasivas, otrece sus servicios
para Ia gesti6n de toda olase dc asun
sos cerca do los Centros OfeiAles, o.
pecialmenta los relacionadoa con h.
berea correspondence q los Jefes '
O6ciAles dc los exiineuidas milicia,
disei piinad&s do Ruerso Rico.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-07-20
HERMINIO DIAZ
Abogado. .Notario
San Juan, Pusrto-R Rico
SAN JUSTO II.

MODIsTA.~Ss ncsesita una No.
dista para Ia Direeai6u del nsparts-
mepto do sossurAs do sThe Porto Rico
Drawn Work & Embroidery Cos 10
Allan Nt, San Juanl
CASE vENDE, Un lcte de 10 bsoo
en- rama, coseeho & 1905 de los me
iores vegas do Csguss, Dirigirae (
Quihones CAbezudo CO. Caguas, Puer
10 Rico,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-07-20
DOCTOR Gv!1AVO RvRQz

DE LA FACULTAD de
Medlclna de Madrid y Ex-pro.
fesor Clinlco del Hospital de
San Carlos, de la mlsma Fa.
cultad, de regreso de su viaie
4 Madrid, ha establecido su
ohclna professional en- Ia calle
de Tetuan nq 81.
Aoras de consulta de 2 4
4 p. m. Telefono nq 326. d.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-07-20
cALDEBA Y MOTOR

Sc vends una caldsra dc rs caba.
ilos y un motor dc So eahallos do 10
renombrsda iGbriea SAtlass, usne
POGO uso Para informss diriiirse .
B. Z. Do Sola.-P. O. Box 808. San
Juan P.R. 2vs.1m
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-07-20
NotiCias dol dia

, sobrar & sas slientes boror aries sxes.
sivsmente m6diaos.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
ABBoTT-PADDock NUPTIALs.
Pretty Wedding Of Popular WaIIa
WaIIa Couple Last Night.

A pretty nome wedding occurred at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H
ABBOTT, 322 East Poplar street, last
night when their daughter, Miss By
"a, became the bride of Raymond
Earl Paddock. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Andreas Bard. rec
tor of ST. Paul's church. Only init
mate friends and relatives of the
young couple were present.
Following the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs Paddock were rendered a recep-
ton which was largely attended. Mr..
and Mrs. Paddock will reside in Clin-
ton street Mr. Paddock is a trav-
cling salesman for MARSHALL Wells
company, a big hardware concern and
has been making his headquarters at
Portland.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
ROMANCE MIXED IN MURDER
Chicago Girl is Arrested After Wed.
ding Another Man, On Charge of
Killing Former Lover,

CHICAGO, Nov. Sit was learned
today that Lucille Mcleod is to be ar
raigned tomorrow on a charge of muir
dering William T. Nieman.
The woman married Fred H. Men,
hard, who wooed her while a patient
in hospital and thought to be dying
from wound received the night Me
man was killed.
Nieman and Miss Mcleod were en-
gagged and Nieman broke the engage
ment. The couple went to a hotel
room last December to talk over af-
fairs privately. While there N1eman
was shot dead and the girl was found
desperately wounded. She has been
an invalid ever since.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
WAS FA|RBANK MURDERED?
Growing Suspicious That He Met
With Foul Play
MAY Be LAID TO kENNEW|CK ROBBERS
FRIENDS BELIEVE MAN KILLED
AND THROWN INTO THE
COLUMBIA.
MAY Be LAID TO kENNEW|ck ROBBERS

SEATTLE, Nov. S.-Tnat w. H
Fairbank met and was made away
with by the Kennewick robbers, and
that that is the real reason for the
robbers desperation when they were
overtaken by the posse, is the growing
belief of his friends and family in
this city.
Fairbank was chief clerk in the
estimate construction department OF
the Sunset Telephone company in this
city. He left Seattle 10 days ago to
go to Wapato. a small place II miles
north of Yakima, and from there he
expected to go down the valley around
Kennewick. He might have gone to
Kennewick first. He was expected
home in four days and is not there
yet.
Eddie Baker, his brother n-law, has
returned from a trip to Wapato, Yak
ina and Kennewick, and at none of
the places was ne able to get any
trace of the missing man. Fairbank
generally had considerable money
about him, and it is feared that while
he was tramping around the country
he met the gang of desperadoes and
was held up. He probably resisted
and was killed. 1t would have been
an easy matter to dispose Of the body
by throwing it into the Yakima or
Columbia rivers.
There is absolutely no reason to
think that the man is purposely abb
senting himself. He was a man Of ex-
emplary habits, was not given to
drink, and he had more than 500
coming to him in salary. Fairbank
was unmarried.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
is BEST THING.
Edition of Whitman Col.
Ieee Pioneer Reflects Credit.

The Whitman College Pioneer got
out a special issue last night in honor
of its tenth anniversary. 1t is in
magazine form and is principally COM
posed of contributions from the pens
Of every person who has ever Occu-
pied the place of editor-in chief.
There are also interesting quotations
from the issues of the years gone by.
The whole is arranged in excellent
form and is a credit to the energy Of
the present editor, Walter c. Eells. It
is by far the best thing he has done
during his college course
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08
ELEANOR
land THE...
CRATER
BY Harriet Bachelor Bradner

The day Eleanor Beverly had been in
her position as Cornwell's secretary six
months something happened. The pc.
litical boss of his precinct, McWilliams,
having made an engagement over the
telephone, paid the young lawyer a
visit at lunch hour, when the place was
practically deserted.
Having carefully closed the door be-
hind him, he settled his huge bulk In a
chair and came at once to business.
"Mr. Cornwell, we need your support
in the coming election" he began i'm
pressively. IF man Of your sterling
worth comes out for our candidate it
will settle the vote of the majority"
"Impossible!" returned Cornwell de-
cidedly. CAS- l have repeatedly told
your agents, do not approve of your
selection and cannot conscientiously
vote for him. AS to the influence of
my decision, you greatly overestimate
it,"
"See here, Cornwell, we've got to
have you with us. Upper is all right
Man, you're rejudiced-unjustly preju-
diced. Why, he's the most inoffensive
fellow-harmless as kitten"'
That's my opinion of Mr.. Upper ex-
actly," observed Cornwell, smiling
grimly-"i noffensive, harmless, unable
to say no. weak fool in the hands
Of INSCRIPTIONS politicians"
Hey? What's that about unscrupu-
lous politiciansw McWilliams' bullying
eyes glared savagely. This amt no
subject to be treated without gloves"
The two men looked into each others
eyes for the space Of a second, the one
angry and uncomfortable, the other
calm and undisturbed. Then McWil-
liams leaned forward and began in a
confidential undertone:
Look here, Cornwell, don't mind
confessing to you that we're up a
stump. Lippers is a regular frost, but
II we fail to elect him there'll be no
end of money lost"
(Which a good natured alderman,
ONO elected, will see to returning, of
course" interrupted the lawyer dryly.
'Tm glad you catch the drift of my
remarks so quickly" McWilliams'
smile was comprehensive and bland.
Yes, I follow you perfectly, but you
haven't nv symnathy." COrnWell look.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-11-08


CORNWELL THE CHECK.
ed him straight in the eye. "Mr. Nc
Williams, you knew before you came
here that I wasn't open to bribery
And he settled back in his chair
The boss of the precinct emitted ar
ugly smile. Fumbling In an inner coat
pocket, he drew out an envelope and
extracted from it a Cancelled check.
Il tried to persuade you gentle" he
said. "Now We'll see what pressure
can do" And, still holding the smile
he handed Cornwell the check
well, what Of it?" he asked after q
brief examination.
what Of itv' exclaimed McWilliams
in evaporation. what of q check for
$1,000 to you from Hendricks-Hen.
bricks, the grafter?"
The young man flushed angrily
"And so you purpose to show this as
proof that Hendricks bought me in
some deal for $5,OOO? he said, the
color creeping away from his lips as
he recognized the false position into
which the presence of the check forced
him. "Mr. McWilliams, you know bet
ter than thatw Even the we'll season
ed boss shrank a little from his anger.
Some time ago Mr.. Hendricks hur-
riedly entered my Office and begged
me to lend him $1,000 in cash to close
out real estate deal, as he said He
explained that the owner was leaving
Immediately for the west and, as II
was after banking hours, refused to
receive a check. AS you know, we
handle a great deal of ready money
here, SO I gave him the amount he
wanted and took his check for $1,000.
Had the light subsequently thrown on
his character Illuminated Mr.. Hen
bricks at the time would unhesitat.
ingly have refused his request. This,
Mr.. McWilliams, Is the explanation Of
that check-facts with which you are
doubtless already acquainted"
Indeed! Let me advise you, nv
friend. to remember your vote while It
Is possible" The politicians tone was
insultingly familiar. ''This little fairy
tale would sound rather fiimsy before
Jury. fancy" and he crossed his