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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-08-03
cHAPTER XYIIT.

f-tHE road was once the highway,
out, the tide having played so
III many tricks with It's number
- less bridges, new one had
been built farther up the cllff, carry
ing with it the life ana business Of tho
small town. Many old landmarks stiii
remained shops, warehouses and even
few scattered dwellings. But most
OF these were deserted, and those that
srere still in use showed such neglect
that il was very evident the whole re-
glon would soon be given up to the
encroaching sea and such interests as
are inseparable from H.
The hour was that mysterious one
Of the late twilight, when outlines lose
their distinctness and sea and shore
melt into one mass OF uniform gray
There was no wind, and the waves
came IN with soft plash, but 80 near
20 the level of the road that IL was ey-
ident even 20 these strangers that the
tide was at its height aud would pres
emily begin TO ebb.
Soon they had passed the last for
saken dwelling, and the town proper
lay behind them. Sand and few
rocks were all that lay between them
now and tie open stretch OF the ocean,
which at this point approached the
land Ia a small bay, wen guarded on
either side by embracing rocky heads.
This was what made the havbor at c..
1t was very stll. They passed one
team, and only one. Sweetwafer look.
ed very sharply az this team and at us
driver, but saw nothing to arouse sus-
picion. They We're now half nihe
from c. and seemingly in a perfectly
desolate region.
"A mandatory here~ exclaimed
Mr. Grey. II was the first word be
had uttered since starting.
Not FAR from here" was sweelwa.
ter's equally mconle reply, and, the
road taking turn almost at the mo-
ment Of his speaking. be leaned for
ward and pointed out building stand
Ing on the right haad side Of the road
VIII ~ feet IN the water &rhats 81
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but as Il was afterwnrd related to me
The language, fear is mostly my
own.
The detective had just been with
Mr.. Grey 10 the coast of Maine. Why
there will presently appear His task
had been to follow this gentleman, and
follow him he did.
Mr. Grey was very stately man,
difficult of approach, and was absorbed
besides by some overwhelming care.
But this fellow was one Ia thousand
and somehow during the trip he man
aged 70 do him some little service,
which drew the attention OF the great
man to himself This done. be so iin-
pfoveG his opportunity that the two
were soon on the best OF terms. and be
learned that the Englishman was with
out valet. and, being unaccustomed
TO move about without one felt the
awkwardness Of his position very
much. This gave Sweetwater his cue.
and when he found that the services
OF such man were wanted only dur
ing the prescott trip ana for the han
ding Of affairs quite apart from per
sonal attendance upon the gentleman
himself. he showed such an honest de-
sire 70 ill the place, and made out
10 give such a good account Of himself,
that he found himself engaged for the
work before reaching c..
4 bis was great stroke Of luck. lie
thought. but he little knew how big a
stroke or into what a series OF ad-
ventures It was going 20 lead him.
Once on the platform OF the small
station at which Mr. Grey had hidden
him 10 stop. be noticed two thisgs the
utter helplessness Of the man in all
practical matters and his extreme anx-
iety to see all that was going on about
him without being himself seen. There
was method In this curiosity, too much
method Women did not interest him
In the least. They could pass and re-
pass without arousing his attention,
but the moment man stepped his
Nsy, be shrank from him only TO be-
tray the greatest curiosity concerning
him the moment he felt it safe 10 turn
land observe him. All Of which con-
giheed sweetwater that the English
lan's errahd was in connection with a
an whom he equally dreaded and de
s red TO meet
OFF this he was made absolutely GER
q little later AS they were leay-
tile depot with the rest Of the arrlr-
Mr. Grey said:
@ant you 10 get me a room a. d
quiet hotel This done, you are to
up the man whose name you will
written Ia this paper, and when
have found him make up youf
how it VIII be possible for me to
good look at him without his get
X any sort Of lock at me. DO this
"a You win earn weeks sainry n
zone day"
sweetwater. with his head sa air and
his heart GA ore tor matters were
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-08-03
By ANNA KATHARINE GREEN.


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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-08-03
Gro be Conuuuea)

Dyspepsia IS Americas curse Burd.
ock Blood Bitters oonQuora dyspepsia
every time. lt drives out impurities,
tones the stomach restores perfect di-
gestion, normal weight, and good
health
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-26

formation upon the subject OF farming
generally. Mr.. Sandy had tried all the
things he advocated, and spoke with
the authority Of one who is certain OF
what he says.
There Is o great awakening among
the farmers In this section Of Virginia.
and they are determined to do better
farming. to get better results from
their labors and efforts, and after
they have raised large crops and gar
nered them, to demand OF the pur-
chaser better and more satisfactory
prices. One OF the things made evil
dent ut the meeting here to-day was
that the farmer in Virginia spent his
efforts upon too much acreage. and
that in order for the farmer to sue
coed now. with the great scarcity OF
labor, he must raise more corn. wheat.
oats. potatoes tobacco, etc, on an
acre OF land; In short. the land must
be reclaimed and made moro produce
tive: the farmer must use the best
fertilizers upon his land; he must use
the most Improved methods of cultiva-
ton; the most up-to-date implements,
and concentrate his powers SO as to
get the greatest results from the least
number Of acres. This thing Mr.. San
dy has done upon farm near Burke-
ville, which was a few years ago as
poor and unproductiye as any In this
section, and he told tho farmers just
exactly how he did 1t, In manner
simple and effective.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-26
CHILDREN CELEBRATE.
Young People Of Millboro Have
Enjoyable Exercises.

MILLBoRo, VA. February as
Washington's birthday was most ap-
propriately celebrated at Millboro by
the district school, whose teachers and
pupils deserve the highest praise for
the enjoyable entertainment given.
This school Is in charge OF Miss Min
ME Higginbotham. principal, and Miss
Annie Cooper. as assistant.
The school building was andsomely
decorated, and the walls almost COW
cred with patriotic notices, inter-
spersed with high-class free hand
drawings, the work OF the pupils.
More than one of these drawings were
beyond the amateur class. and GER
tainly reflected the highest credit on
the teachers.
The school building was thrown
open from to o'clock to the patrons
OF tho school and the public. and OPP
portunity given for the parents to
inspect the work of their children.
At $3.50 the exercises PROPER com
menced. These exercises consisted OF
patriotic songs, recitations. humorous
dialogues and original essays.
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FARMERS MEETING.
Great Awakening in Nottoway
County

BLACKSTONE. VA. February 25.--
The farmers OF this neighborhood and
surrounding country met here Friday,
In accordance with program, to attend
a meeting In the interest of practical
farming. Mr.. A. O.. Sandy, of Burke-
vile, Va, was the principal speaker
and gave the farmers the benefit Of
many experiences Which he has had
In practical farming In an p-to-date
way upon HIS farm. near Burlseville
Mr.. Sandy is perhaps the best and most
up-to-date farmer In this county; he
is certainly one Of the most SUCCESS
full farmers In Southsde Virginia. Mr.
Sandy spoke for an hour and half to
a large and enthusiastic gathering of
farmers from all over the county Of
Nottoway, and showed not only wide
experience in thu things he advocated
for the Virginia farmer. but also
showed himself to be a fountain of In
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SENDS BULLET
TH|.R0U.|G|:'H BRAIN ! 4
w. NJ. Kcllam, Of Cape Charles,
Commits Suicide at Home Of
His Brother.
THE ACT WAS DELIBERATE
Put Towel Under Head to Pre-
vent Blood From Getting
on Bed.
THE ACT WAS DELIBERATE.
[special to The Tlmes.pIspatch.l

Especial to The Times. Dispatch.
CAPE CHARLES. VA, February Is.
MIR W. NJ Kellam committed suicide
early this morning by firing q .32-cali-
bre pistol bullet through his brain.
MIR. Kellam returned home from Nor
folk last night on the steamer Penn
fsylVanla, and went to the home of his
brother, DR.. B. G.. Kellam. with whom
he resides. He spent the evening
pleasantly with the family. and gave
no intimation of his purpose OF self
destruction. He occupied a room with
his father. j. C. 2. Kellan, and when
his father arose this morning and pre-
pared for breakfast Mr.. kellam COM
plained of not feeling we'll, and his
father suggested that he bring break
fast to tho room. On returning his
father found him dead, having fred
the fatal shot during HIS absence.
Act Deliberate.
That the deed was deliberate ono
cannot be gainsaid, as he carefully
rolled a towel and placed it under his
head to prevent soiing the bed linen
No cause can be assigned for the deed
other than that he has been In bad
health for number OF years, and re-
marks Which he made at times when
incapacttated from work by reason
thereof would indicate that It bore on
his mind. naieIs
He was employed by the Pcpsmint
Company, and was home on short
vacation to recuperate after seasons
hard work.
Mr. Kellam was liked, and his circle
Of acquaintance was largo one. hav1
ING several years ago conducted q
large hardware business in Cape
Charles, which brought him in touch
with the people OF the two counties.
His untimely death came as shock
i to his many friends.
He leaves a father, Mr.. ]. C. P. KEEL
lam, and brother. DR.. B. c. Kellam.
His funeral will take place in Cape
/ Charles Cemetery at p. M. to-mor-
row.
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At the close of the exercises large
number of those present went forward
to meet the ladies personally, and in
some cases to get a word of advice with
regard to some difficult problem, or, to
ask that some special subject be en-!
phasized.
Mr.. Marion Lawrance, the leader of
the conference, Will arrive in Richmond
this morning. and take part in the ex-
ercses hereafter. Mr.. w. r. Pearce Of
Chicago, one of the secretaries of tho
international Spnday-school committee,
will also arrive in Richmond this morn
ing, and all four of the workers will re-
main until Thursday night.
Mr.. Pearce has made special study
OF Notwithstanding and adult Biblo
classes. and is an authority on meth
DDS of organization of modern Sun
day-schools.
Much Interest Manifested.
President 4. e. Magill, Of the Rich
mond Sunday School Association. was
confined to the house. by sickness last
night but hopes to be in attendance
on the institute to-day. The success
of the gathering is said to be largely
due to his energetic and careful prep
aration. In the absence of Mr. Magill,
State Secretary Mcintosh was In
charge of the program. There We're
q large number of applications for
enrolment cards last night, and 4 great
deal OF interest is being manifested III
securing the best attendance from the
various schools.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-26
ACCEPTS CALL.
Dr.. Dunaway Adds Another
Church to His Charge.

FIRED VA, February
Rev. DR.. w. +, Dunaway, Of Lancaster
county, has accepted u call to Coro-
tomnn Church, in the Northern Neck.
In addition to his other charges. There
are still nu..aer Of Baptist churches
In tho Northern Neck without pastors,
among them Fairfield, smtthland, Goan
Beulah Welcome Grove and Kappa
hammock. Efforts are being made to
All the vacancies.
Mr.. Charles II, Hurkamp, Of l3osco.
bel. near this city. has arranged with
Mr., II, Bernard boswell TO train on the
tatter's "Bullheld' track. In Hanover
county a number of his racers and
steeplechasers for the coming race
meetings.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-26
INSURANCE LOWER.
Investigating Committee Finds
Virginia More Favored.
Especial to Tho Times-Dlspatch.l

BRISTOL, VA. February 25.-The in
vestgatng session here to-day of the
Tennessee legislative Committee on In
surance revealed difference In rates in
favor of Virginia over Tennessee Of from
10 to 40 per cent, attributable. 1t Is said.
to heavier fire loss and adverse insur-
ance legislation. In Tennessee. In con-
nection with the question OF whether
Tennessee should enter insurance busl-
ness, the organization of n league OF
Southern States for that purpose v
Southern States for that purpose was
strongly suggested, and this course may
be recommended by the commit tee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-26
IN STORMS GRIP.
Raleigh Nearly Cut Off From
World Yesterday Morning.
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.l

Especial to The Tmes-D spatchl
s RALEIGH. N. c., February 25.-Raleigh
md vicinity was in the clutches of the
=seyerest sleet of the winter all Sunday
and last night. However, the sun came
4out this morning and the temperature
moderated so rapidly that by noon nearly
sail trace of the seet was gone. There
remains the wreck of wires and damage
to many of Raleigh's finest old oaks and
other shade trees The Postal Telegraph
Company lost every wire they had out or
Raleigh so that the company Is COM
pletely bottled up for the present. a
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Captain Charles l.. Nelson.
.[sppclal to The Times. d ispatch,l

u
NORFOLK, VA, February 2b.--cap.
tain Charles J.. Nelson. Of Norfolk
whose death occurred in Baltimore to.
day, was one OF the well known ma
rine wrecking masters OF the country.
He was employed by the MerrItt Chap
man Derrick and Wrecking Company
raised many vessels that met with dis
aster on the Atlantic coast,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-26
CUT HIS THROAT.
I Prominent Business Man Is Dan
III oernl1slu Hurt

sfitlds Special to The Times-Dispatch.)
r . frol11ZA3ETH CITY, N. c., February
sShored lr. c. w. Ovcrman and book
ord tn named j. e. Phillips. from South
s35ys oiolina got into an alteration yes
oonatrday afternoon which led to a fight
.grateh which Overlnan received a cash
lnore than an inch deep and four inches
Mtong in his throat and face from a
whcknife in the HANDS Of Phillips
Tan The row started 6veEsa horse. Whis-
r. key played an Important part in the
40 fuss. Mr. Overman is a very prominent
X business man of this city.
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Much Interest Manifested.
CHILD FATALLY BURNED.
Left Alone for Few Moments.
Dress Catches From Stove.

Dress Catches From Stove.
FREDERICKSBURG. VA, February
25.-Martha Gaskins. colored child,
FIVE years old, was burned to death
at the home of her mo Their In Spotsyl.
vanin county. Saturday night. TIL,
child's mother was In Washington. She
was left in charge OF her grandmother.
The latter went out to get some wood,
leaving the child alone. The child'D
clothes caught fire from the stove, and
when the grandmother returned the
child was so badly burned that IL
died In a short time.
Judge j. t. Mason. OF Spotsylyania
Circuit Court, has granted n divorce to
Ernest Minor. Of this city, from his
wife. Mrs. Salie b. Minor, Mrs. Minor
was given the care of-the children.
with an allowance for support.
The Armstrong farm, near Tack
ett's Mills. in Stafford county, con-
tanning 1913 acres, was sold at public
auction here Saturday to Josh Beach
for Sl,0i6
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-26
FALLS UNDER TRAIN.
Unknown Man sustains' Fatal
Injuries at Lynchburg Depot.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
LYNCHBuRG, VA, February 25.--
An unknown man, apparently Swede.
was killed late this afternoon at the
Union Passenger Station when he at
tempted to board Il train bound for Dur
ham, n. c. He mounted the train next
to the engine, fell under and was dis
emboweled. He died an hour later.
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HAVE EXHIBIT,
Washington County Makes Ap.
preparation for Jamestown.
[speolal to The Tlmes- pispatch,l

Especial to The Times pisp0tch,l
BRISTOL. VA, February 25.--The
board of supervisors of Washington coun-
~. Va, to-day voted an appropriation OF
81 800 to be applied to the Southwest
Virginia exhibit fund. One-third of the
amour, will be used for the county's
educational exhibit.
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big force of hands went to work re-es-
tablishing the lines this afternoon.
The Western Union had no wires this
morning north of Norlina, and the lines
between Raleigh and Hamlet were
mighty wobbly.' In fact, for the time,
the Western Union was in almost as bad
a fix as the Postal, the Western Union,
however, having the advantage that its
lines are far more accessible for the
repair work.
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Sligt1t Blaze.

An alarm Of fire was turned IN from
this morning, The alarm brought out
an engine and two trucks, The Dire
was out before the department reach
cd tho house.
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MUNYON'S
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Substantial Increase
In Reunion Fund

Yesterdays subscriptions to the re,
union fund reached the respectable
total Of S4335o, and was decidedly
pleasing to the general committee. it
is hoped by them that the Yund VIII
steadily Increase, as the necessity for
large subscription total becomes
more apparent each day as the details
OF the reunion are worked out.
Tic following Is a list of the sui.
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Noted Workers Begi,, Conference
in This City to Continue
Until Thursday.
TEACHERS PRESENT TN FORCE.
MIR. ,.awrance Will Arrive To-
Day-AIrs. Barnes and Mrs.
Bryner Already Here.

The observation-disclosures Sunday Schoo.
Institute opened yesterday afternoon uli-
der the most suspicious circumstances.
The lecture-roo OF the Grace Street Bap-
fist Church was we'll filed at the first
service OF the series. which was called
to order promptly at $3.50 o'clock
The exercises were under the direction
of Mrs. j. w. Barnes, of Newark, N. j.,
and Mrs. Mary f. Bryncr of Peoria, H.,
who made q most pleasant impression.
Both OF these ladies are persons OF mag
netism, and speak from a full and extend
ed experience in practical Sunday school
work. Their appearance is attractive
and while speaking in q well modulatcd
voice, they are both distinctly heard by
the whole audience.
Opening Exercises.
The exercises We're opened by con-
ference led BY both ladies', in the
course OF which number of Junior an,
primary teachers asked questions.
showing the difficulties they had met
with in the course Of their own work,
AT S;45 Mrs. Bryner took the platform.
and spoke for about a half hour on
THE Child We Teach" The speaker,
showed careful study of the sub
iect, both from life and from the best
available books. She was followed
at AIS P. NJ. by Mrs, Barnes. who
smoke on Beginners Work.. illustrat-
ing with blackboard and exhibit and
developing the plan of the conference
and the scope which the instruction
will take.
Service in Evening.
At the evening service an even larger
gathering was present. 1t was said that
there We're over 600 teachers and officers
in attendance, and if the interest con-
ia ha a.,
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PROGRAM FOR TODAY

FORENOON.
1o:3o-Devotiona. ~
1o:45-sunday School Organization,
Mr.. Pearce.
11:15-Grading the Sunday School,
Mr.. Lawrance.
11:45-chIdhood Its Limitations and
Possibilities, Mrs. Barnes.
12:15-Round Table Conference.
12:3o-AdJournment. s
AFTERNOON.
3:oo-Devotional.
s:15-Junlor Boys and Girls, Mrs.
Bryner. F'
3:45-How to Plan Lesson for BE-
elnners and Primary Grades, Mrs.
Barnes. o,ft
4:15-rhe What and How Of Teacher
Training, M. Pearce.
4:45-PerpAxlne ProbIems-ouestion
Box.
5:oo-Adjournment
NIGHT.
e:ooAPraIse Service.
e:15-What the Elementary Grades
should AceSfm pIisl' for the Child, Mrs.
s:45--The Teacher Between Sundays,
Mr.. LaWrance.
dJournment.