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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-12-14

Saturday was an uneventful day Id
the Circuit Court. In the cases of
Bartlage VS.. Pleasant Field ct al and
Ehlers rs. Fritz Brinkhoff ct al, plain
tiffs received DEGREES quieting titles.
In the case of Isabelle Peak ct al
VS.. Frances Rush ct al, Clarence Wv
ionwas appointed guardian ad Item
for minor defendants.
Thos. J. Shouse was allowed to sue
the Missouri Pacific Railway COM
pany as a poor man.
The court resumed its operations
early Monday morning, since Judge
Davis and Stenographer Roberts had
to come by way of Higginsville on
account of the discontinuance of the
river route train.
In the case Of w. P, Aull VS. Mo.
Pac. Ry. Co. plaintiff fled demurrer
to second amended answer OF def
endant.
Jos. A. Campbell filed motion to
relax costs in his case against Chas.
Eighinger.
James jackson was excused from
jury duty on account of sickness.
The case of M. L. Jackson VS.. Mo
Pac. Ry. Co. was dismissed.
The case of Thos. J. shouse vs.. Mo
Pac. Ry. Co. was continued.
In the Hoffman-Huston case it was
decided to have trial before jurymer
The evidence was heard and the jury
men retired, but had not reached ;
verdict when court adjourned 81
they we're excused until this morning
The jury Thursday found for th'
plaintiff for slll4S. Col. Hustor
had bought a lot from Mr.. Holman
for sll5O and Mr.. Hoffman claimed
that only SlO5O had been paid. Th'
jury allowed the plaintiff the slOI
with sll.43 as interest
the case of August Anderson Us
Western Coal and Mining Co. was
con1lnued at cost of defendant.
Watson P. Aull was given verdict
fox s444.s9 against the Missour
PaSihc Railway company for damage
on a6count Of delayed shipments 0
stock, whereupon the attorneys 70
the failroad appealed the case t
the Kansas City Court Of Appeals.
UpoA the application and at tn
cost of the defendant, Mr.. shull, th
Peak-shnll slander suit wa
continue ed to the April term Of court
In the case Of Bertha Ward b.
next friend VS.. August starke tn
plaintiffs application to sue as z
moor persop was sustained. Plaintiff
was allowed until Feb, l, 1908 to fl
amended petition and defendant wa
allowed until April 8 to plead t
amended petition.
The abstracts in the case Of Betti
n Hall vs. Susie ShewaIter ct
we're allowed to be withdrawn an
VIM. Aull was allowed $500 as attol
news fee,
I'he court "Wednesday after a ehoI
session adjourned 70 meet Friday
December w
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-12-14

w. G. Musgrove Of Kansas City
spent Monday and Tuesday in this city
on business,
Mr.. and Mrs, Wood Payne announce
the birth Of son, Tuesday, Decem
Der, 9th.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-12-14

Frank X. Howe spent Thursday in
Kansas City,
c. G. Dyer was in Higginsville We'd
nesday on business.
Mrs. Frank Hord was in Kansas
City Thursday.
Gus Mayer went to Kansas City
Thursday on business.
Miss Katharine Barron went to
Kansas City Thursday evening
for visit with relatives.
Miss Elsa Felger and mother, Of
LaHarpe, Kansas, arrived Monday
evening for a visit with Mr.. a,e NJ
VI l. Bishop.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-12-14
Modem WoOdmen EIect Officers.

Tuesday night at regular meeting
the local lodge the Modern Woodmen
Of America elected the following
officers:
John Manthey, Venerable Council;
E. v McDermot, Worthy Adviser;
M. Bredehoeft, Banker; John Hogan.
Clerk; NJ. Hudler, watchman; Lon
Blackwell, Sentinel; Alber Maschan,
Chas. Byersdorf and E. v. McDermot,
Trustees.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-12-14
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Lexington Savings
Bank of Lexington, Mo-, for the e.
lection of directors for the ensuing
year and the transaction of such
other business as may come before the
meeting, will be held in the banking
rooms of said bank on Wednesday,
January s, 1908, between the hours Of
ten O'clock in the forenoon and two
o'clock in the afternoon Of said day.
WALTER B. WADDELI4 Pres,
+. LEE WALLACE Seciy.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-12-14

r, NJ, yauhman went to Kansas
City Wednesday morning on business.
Pres, E. W. White went to Kansas
City Wednesday to spend the day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-12-14

W. Il. Campbell spent Wedhes-
day in Kansas City
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-06-09
CHAPTER III.

Paget had opened the door of the lobby, when he
heard the rustic of silken skirts the staircase
the corners OF his mouth, and he stood under the
lamp. he looked suddenly pale. The wearer of the
slken skirts turned the corner and appeared
upon the landing At the sight of Paget she smiled
with sort of weary tenderness. He fastened to
meet her, He ushered her into his room, and after
she had crossed the threshold he bent and kissed
her gloved hand-an act of homage affection
which she received matter of complete indifer-
ence
She sat down in armchair. unfastened her
evening cloak of embroidered velvet. and unwound
a lace scarf from her head The lady
ress, ADVERTISED professionally Mrs otway, but
the name was known to be an assumed one There
speculations the subject.
Of her antecedents little known At sixteen
she married: at twenty she the stage max
ing her debut Juliet at a matinee She had
attained celebrity, toured in America, and created
several leading parts by modern dramatists.
What about?"
He explained plausiby as he could Heimer-
fet's offer and its rejection The main factor OF
Mrs. Otway's charm its uncertainty. No
could say how she would act. feel express herself
in any given circumstances. She received the
of Pagets altered plans quietly enough:
You know your business best
Her tone colorless, almost impersonal.
Yes, do" he said, eagerly; "the stage has lost
Il obliged to like it
AT any rate. it does not bore you. I want to
write opera
II understand that.
You understand everything You are a won
derful woman It's snch q load of my mind 70
have told YOU | was afraid you might think
foolish
IF / had thought So she said placidly. sit
would have altered nothing' AS it happens.
quick blush of gratitude swept over his face
and something ike affection kindled in his eyes
he srasped her hand:
"I'm doub1y confident e you agree. There's a
struggle in store for but feel equal it,
And the money question:"
Odious' Still few believe in me, and they
are the right few"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-06-09

the Referee and by degrees they started 4
conversation. Paget had been struck by Viyien's
face the moment he entered the compartment. She
was his "typethat is to say, she had the delicate
physique which appealed irresstibly to his magna
ton
II can't get rid of that feeling he said after
pause, that I have known you for ever long.
All your expressions and gestures familiar to
me-"
She smiled innocently at his innocence
THAT is always the way with everybody It's in
all the poetry and novels
But this is such vivid feeng-it isn't vague
and romantic, he insisted; cit isn't the usual
thing
She, however, satisfied that the symptom nor
NAL in all cases of pre-ordained love, led him
to the exchange of those sweet batteries which,
between the enamored, seem to each other perfect
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-06-09

Such q reef.''
She played three short pieces, and at the end
caught Paget's glance OF congratulation. An illus
trious c. B. took the delighted girl-now liked by
the strange ladies-down to supper cit all
informally he made gentemany love to her, and
asked her whether she liked sweets and if he
might call. She explained that she lived with her
brother and an uncle, at ga BIenheim Crescent
Noting Hill.
And from whom did you inherit your genius?"
asked the C. p.
My mother painted miniatures" said the girl,
land my grandmother was on the stage"
Then The Muses. in your pedigree" said the
gallant C. B.; he added effectively if veguely,
NO wonder."
But, fattered as she by the attention of the
distinguished gentleman, she looked for RendcI
PaGet, with whom she deeply infatuated He
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-06-09
CHAPTER III.

Paget, after leaving the AIonmouths at the
Queens Road station, drove in cal to the Albany
where he had chambers the first floor overlook
ing the covered walk. He was beginning to make
good income BIZ concert enga gements, and he had
irhelited a little money from his god-rnother but
for his means. his habits were luxurious Always
in debt always harassed, and always extravagant
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-06-09
THE STORY PRESENTED HERE

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the o her tfm hwe S of
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-06-09

understanding of the others soul. Perhaps they
right for to love is to perfectons and to
perfect tons is believe in divinity and 10
lieve in divinity is TO acknowledge the ineorrupt
part in all character.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-06-09

TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-18
TEDDY BEARS HAVE OUTING.
Attend Matinee and Cause Heart
burnings Among Little Folks.

Grandma, if you have finished play
ing with that Teddy bear. mother would
ike TO have it for a while"
This statement. made after the close Of
yesterdays matinee at the Belasco by
a little tot whose fortitude IN allowing
her elders TO enjoy themselves with the
family animal was piteous, seemed ex-
pressive of the devotion to the beast that
permeated the hearts Of all the theater
crowd.
Teddy bears were as rampant as the
lion on the British COat-Of-arrns yesterday.
They were clasped convulsively 10 little
hearts and big ones; they were fondled
lovingly by all ages Of woman; they were
perched on the well-rounded shoulders
Of utterly adoring young ladies, and they
wero carried not a bit shamefacedly by
staid and UnromantiC-looking matrons.
Some were dangled by their legs and
arms by the more careless, whose uuap-
probation Of the charms Of the dear ami
mails was roundly censured by other
kinder natuTe-lovers
Has the Zoo escaped?'
No. The Teddy bear matinee was over
at the Belasco. 1t was a great success.
but the bears were hardly Teddies. as
the costumes given away appeared to
belle their sex
Even Miss Walker carried one away
with her. 1t was her last week but one
at the Belasco. and she was pleased TO
nave her favorite animal so we'll treated.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-18
THIRD LOOTER IS ARRESTED
Police Get Last Suspect Wanted for
Burglary Here.
Think Gang that Rified House OF
Cussody-FOund I'm Baltimore.

Through the assistance OF the Baltimore
authorities. the third member Of the gang
OF men that IS alleged TO have looted the
residence Of Charles c. Robinson, at : B
street northeast. within the last week or
so. was yesterday placed In the custody
Of the local police.
Il The mans name is John P. Gillian, and
-he is we'll known in the police circles OF
this city, having been arrested less than
two months ago on a similar charge. and
released on $50 bond awaiting trial
Working on information received after
the apprehension Of Hunter Smith and
Harry Wilson. the two other members OF
the gang. the detectives obtained a de-
scription OF Gillian, which they forwarded
to the Baltimore authorities.
Gillian arrest. however. was made
yesterday morning by accident. He was
found lettering about one OF the freight
yards of that city. awaiting a chance 10
board a freight train about 10 start for
Philadelphia. He was turned over to
the police authorities. who Immediately
noticed the likeness to the description
Of the man the local police had asked
them 10 look out for.
when Detectives Burlingame and Wee
don went TO Baltimore yesterday morn
ing, they were Immediately informed OF
the mans arrest, and on investigating
the matter found him 10 be Gillian
When questioned by the detectives. the
man said that he had made another at
tempt 10 get into the house on Friday
night after the arrest OF Smith and VII
son. but was unable TO do so. because
of the barriers erected by the poice be-
fore leaving the place
Gillaim claims that be made this final
visit to the place in hope of getting the
suit cases, which on a former visit he
had filed with clothes and placed near
a window.
Having been unsuccessful, and knowing
Of his comrades arrest he says that he
hurriedly made his way to the freight
yards of this city and stole a ride 10 Bal
timore. When arrested he was attempt
ing 10 board a freight for Philadelphia
The detectives are now busily engaged
In attempting 10 secure as much as pos
slble OF the stolen goods which the men
claim 10 have sold in Baltimore, Phila-
delphia, and Alexandria.
Although the younger Robinson has not
az yet arrived IN the city TO examine the
condition Of the house, and find exactly
what has been taken. the detectives are
that among the lot is two fur
coats, quantity of silver. several val
liable musical instruments, and numerous
articles of clothing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-18

such refusal under section l03 OF the
transportation corporations law of this
State which provides that messages
should be received and transmitted with
lmparuality and IN good faith
The attorneys opinion further stated
that the intent of the legislature IN pro-
viding charters for the telegraph compa-
MES was TO facilitate the rapid transmits
sion by electricity OF messages. and that
the law does not recognize as excuse for
delay any purely Individual complications
IN the companies operating staff: If such
is the cause for delay, then the State
has the right to dispose of the charter
rights of the companies.
Attorney Gavegan stated that the au-
thority for portions OF his opinion was
drawn from the decision in a case tried
before the late Judge j. z. Angel, sit
ting in the District Court OF New York
in August, 1883. during the great telegra-
piers strike of that year. Judge Angels
decision. holding the Western Union r.
able 70 a fine of 800 for It's failure 20 trans
nit messages by wire was not appealed
from, and stands as a precedent on the
old District Court records.
Warns Against Conference.
Word reached the strike headquarters
tonight that the striking operators OF
the New York circuit of the Associated
Press have received an invitation from
Manager Stone 10 go 10 New York Mon
day at his expense to meet the Associated
Press board Of directors and discuss the
teleSraphic situation.
President Small. OF the Photographers
Union, announced late tonight that he
had warned the men 10 take no cognizance
OF the invitation, and to await the action
OF official arbitration OF the union.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-18
BRICKLAYERS GET MONEY.
Said TO Have Received $4,000 for
Strike Fund Here

international First Vice President Preece,
Of the Brieklayers and stonemasons'
Union, who arrived in the city Thursday.
brought with him draft on a local bank
for S25 1000. as the contribution Of the inter
national bricklayers organization toward
the strike fund being raised by the build
ing trades.
All the other international organizations
OF the seventeen OF eighteen trades af-
fected will, it is said, furnish a proper
Tomato sum.
President Preece, who has direct super-
vision OF the fight, so far as the bricklay-
ers are concerned. explained last night
that the trades affected in their interna-
tlonaI organization have a membership of
approximately 1,263,000 and that an as
sessment Of 10 cents a man per week
would be placed on this membership for
a strike fund.
This would make a grand total of SI9e. =
800 week 10 finance the present strike
The membership is divided as follows.
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
approximate membership Of 200 GOO,
Bricklayers and Stonemasons, Is 00o.
Plumbers, I5.000; Painters and Decorat-
ors, 10000; Electricians 5000.
II was announced last night that the
strike committee would in the future
dispense with morning meetings. but
would convene daily at $3.50 O'Clock. when
the subcommittee Of business agents
will make reports.
The Employers Association stfIl claims
victory. and announces that ii has all
the nonuniOn men il needs, and will pros
ecute work with rapidly.
1t was also stated at the employers
headquarters that they would maintain
a permanent open shop.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-18
TELEGRAPHERs' STRIKE UP TO DATE.

Union operators ninetyx cities now on strike About
10000 men now idle.
strike OF the railroad teegraphers only ordered by
the officials of the Order of Railway Telegraphers.
The American Federation of Labor and other organizations
present awaiting Developments
kilograms asking the President to take action have been
by number of boards Of trade The President up to this
time has remained inactive
The Western Union and Postal companies may force strike
of the Order OF Railway Tranmen by insisting that the rail-
road companies handle according contract the alter
native being damage suits.
President Small announced all union cable operators will be
called and the United States and Canada will be cut off from
cable communications with the outside world.
Brokers planning independent ticker service between
New York and Chicago.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-18
OLD CHARGE REVIVED.
Alleged Collision Between Tele-
graph Companies.


The telegraph strike has revived in
terest IN charges preferred some time ago
with the Department Of Justice against
the Western Union and Postal companies.
alleging a Conspiracy in restraint Of
trade"
It was alleged by members Of the Bust
ness Mems League. OF Washington. that
the tariffs OF the two companies were
exactly the same. the presumption being
that they were prepared by representa-
tives Of the companies in conference
The department did not take I'D the
case at the time. no evidence being forth
coming 70 actually show such collision.
Il is understood that the matter has now
been brought 20 the attention OF the Blu
reau OF Corporations; also that resolutions
will be presented 10 Congress at the next
session calling for n special inyestiga-
ton.
In the opinion Of striking operators. the
fact that both companies simuItan eously
increased their tariffs last spring. i'm
medlately after granting the 10 per cent
increase TO their men, is an indication of
COLLISION.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-18
DECLINE ARBITRATOR'S OFFER.
Secretary of Ohio State Board Finds
He Is Nor Wanted.

Cincinnati. Ohio. aug. l7.-In compli-
ance with the Ohio law, Joseph Bishop,
secretary TO the State board Of arbi-
tration, called on Superintendent I. \.
Miller, district manager OF the Western
Union, this afternoon and proffered the
good Offices of the board which he rep
resents for arbitration.
Miller informed Bishop that anything
in the nature Of q conference or offer
Of arbitration between the Western Tn
ion and the striking operators would be
attended TO by the executive board in
New York City. Bishop had a similar
experience in the offices OF the Postal.
and satisfied that nothing can be done
In Cincinnati toward settling the strike.
abandoned the matter and reported to the
State board
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-18
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
c. S. Dspt Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.

Washington. Saturday. Aug Il. 1875 :. n.
TIE barlmetrc conditions have rot changed greatly
m the last twsnty-foT hours Light rains have
fallen IN New Engl4nd and the Middle Atlantic
states. also n Illinois Indiana. the Ohio Valley
Missouri. and southern KansaS It is warmer in
Eastern districts and high Temperatures still Pre-
van IN the southwest
Generally fair weather IS indicated foE Sunday and
Monday except that scattered thunder showers are
probable In the Mssissippi yalley. the Lover Mis-
soun Vsllsy and on the Softh Atlantic coast.
The temperature viii not change materially. Pres
ent Indications point % & continuance Of warm
weather Tor several days.
The winds along the New England and Middle
Atlantic coasts viii be fresh westerly; the South
Atlantic ccast light 20 fresh s0uthwesteTiy. OF the
East Gulf coast light southerly; the West Gulf
coast fresh southeaste-ly; the Lower Lakes fresh
xest 70 northwest. and the Upper Lakes fresh
ard variable.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-18

If a visitor 10 the Post-ofiice Depart
ment. In passing through one of the busy
! corridors on the second floor. hears amid
the clicking OF typewriters and the OPP
pressive atmosphere OF industry. a hearty
laugh. let him not be shocked at the APP
parent friyolity OF the clerks Some OF
them have sense OF humor and enjoy
the incongruous, aud in that particular
room on the second floor there are often
funny things.
There are a number OF clerks employed
there who are az work IN the Post-ofiice
Department preparing data for the Off
cial Register. which is published every
two years and which comprises the an
swers to a list OF twelve questions which
have been sent 70 all the postnasters Of
this country and 70 all the cerSs IN the
government service
Two QuestioRs Puzzle.
Most OF The questions asked are 50
commonplace. and require such stereo-
typed answers. that there Is absolutely no
room for individuality or Righteousness,
but two Of the questions give ample op-
!
qualities. The Interrogation relating 10
the marital condition Of the postmasters
asks simply and unimpertinently what the
government considers it should know. But
IL Is not always understood. as The answer
Not Mt" given by some one implies. This
answer was from a veteran Of the civil
war. who was seventy years old. and was
not questioned by the recipients.
one glazing mistake which the Post
Office Department IS unable TO fathom
is that some answers say martial condi-
ton, instead OF marital" which leaves
some doubt as 10 whether the answer
meant that the domestic life was con
tinual warfare or whether the answeregs
merely were mistaken
COnfOuRd Martial and Marital.
Another war veteran says that his
martial condition is very timid," which
answer has not been translated as yet
Another man. who is younger, gave the
comprehensive reply that his married life
was hell" and. althouga none has de-
scribed II as heaven. the clerks are con-
soIed by the thought that the majority
answer very good"
Still others think that the question
should bring forth a story Of their do
nestle woes and pour out their souls in a
story of poverty. connubial unhappiness.
and other trials. one said his condition
was AN right. but my wife was dead"
another said IL was very good; my wife
is at the point OF death" while yet an
other insists that "his marital condition
is very good. since he has been widower
for ten years"
Says lie II Presbyterian.
One woman announces that her sex Is
woman" another says it is feminine,
another says lady" while a minister
who holds the oneTous duties Of postmas-
ter. says his sex is Presbyterian"
a man from Alaska says his color IS
pink another says he is auburn hair
and blue eyes" while eth more say eau
casian.' From the coIOved postmasters
come the replies negro" "muiatto,"
brown. 'ight-c0lored."
Photographs often accompany the an
sWers and In some cases money, but this |
Is always returned when the price Of the /
stamp is deducted