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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-06-23

NAV be quite favorable fozs - You sent copies of
them. you They arrested in St Petersburg.
didn't they?'
ssFwices
Yes, I recall it quite distinctly. You very
nervy-and the service needs men OF nerve of course
you haven't''but Lord Melvin broke off abruptly and
lapsed thought from which he emerged to say-TH
do what can you, Anders. know the assistant
chief quite well. quite we'll You'll hear from me in
the course of a week or So" There dismissal in
his tone and Harkins after thanking him. withdrew
The reference his Russian experience recalled
many things Harkins mind he found his way
through Londons crowded streets to his hotel Yelled
made against his life before he had
finally the of the Bear, but he had faced
fearessly since his return, had almost for
gotten all about them
True to his word Lord Melvin called upon him week
later.
/ was showing this FEBRUARY afternoon, and Har-
his window looking pensively down into the
white mantled below. BY examination of his
he made the startling discovery that by
Saturday with all bills paid he would have remaining to
his credit just So
That was why he thought of many morbid things
while there at his window, but mainly of the
that confronted his pride and the death of
his ambition.
His medtations interrupted this point by the
unexpected call of Lord Melvin.
Come in' Harkins called, in answer to his knock
"Ah there you are!" called Melvin, as he thrust his
in the partly door.
you've got news!" Harkns could it in his
face
Some" draxied other, he entered.
In anxiety Harkins neglected all formalities, and
remained Standing-One talking fast
could the other talking fast the first could
talk.
when do begin? Where? Do I go to the front?'
Il don't know where they'll send you'll you're
cepted."
Then il is not decided?"
Not yet but you are TO report to Mr.. Deever at
midnight tonight. Rather unusual hour but he's head
work. 1 suppose that will be his only
chance attend you
''And there's nothing defnte?"
las could be- They would hardly
accept a the service upon my say-so.
They'll want to you and ask few questions.
presume
Where will find him."
a temporary office in the War Department
"And-and they really want more menu
so he told me-
''Good"
But they experienced men"
"Ohr"
However plugged hard you. Told him your
record and all that"
Yes yes?'
merely shook his head"
Negatively"
, yes Then 1 made a practical proposition him."
Offered to buy the berth for me?i'
Not exactly. He listened attentively and wound
by requesting to see you tonight"
That's favorablei'
well, I felt so sure you that I ventured to buy
pocket silver-nounted revolvers thirty-eight
caliber. Harkns initials the and the initials
the gver engraved upon them.
Il don't know how thank you Lord Melvin, for
all your kindness-and You've overwhelmed me-"
Harkins say
My reward will be your admission the service"
said Melvin, kindly. I'll leave you think 1t
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-06-23

days behind him, had entered upon postgraduate
course in journalism theatrcals and telegraphy.
According to Harkins, studies fitted a man for
such ambition. Also, according to the same au-
thority. had fitted himself. he needed but
occupy easy-chair and await the call OF oppor-
tunity,
1t was this belief which had finally led Harkns into
expensive suite of rooms at the Strand
proprietor the regular guests of the hotel
Harkins person whose acquaintance was well
worth cultivating that Harkins smoked
many cigars and drank drinks than he
otherwise would His conversation was always sure to
be interest. He seemed know something of every
body and little of everything.
He frequently sat in the gallery when the Lords
i'm session. missed art exhibit attended lectures
a familiar irst-nighter the payhouses, and alto
gether had been accepted man-about-town for the
last six months.
In appearance he a tall dark and rather hand
fellow of splendid physique, robust health and
good carriage. Indeed there Enthusiastically mill
tary air about him, and might readily suppose him
a. officer half pay it for his incompatible
youth Harkins had just turned 80, and he looked it.
few box-ofice men recognized his card; actor
here and ihere recalled his in minor roles the
bills of several metropolitan successes while many of
the British fourth held him peculiar
because a series daring articles that he had
written anonymously, for the Times, They were called,
THE Tar; Tale of Corruption, and had been sud
denly concluded by the authors Punishment from the
cars domains. But Harkins had nearly preciptated
international crisis before he finally laid down his
pen and returned to England.
money which upon this important
assignment which permitted idle
ness otherwise known by like Harkins waiting
for opportunity
During this waiting Harkins had found occasion to
his with diamond upon the window pane of
his Moreover considerable stationery had been
consumed for similar purpose The signature
always the same "Anders Harkins S. s.
Once the Chambermaid, tired of cleaning up the
of signatures from the floor. had pinned in
spcuous place But she had altered it
slightly the suxed letters she had added large
a. and Harkins took the hint.
The incident had the salutary effect of recalling him
IN his DrODe e say hat he had
dwelling too long his ambition. and that the
becoming serious
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-06-23
Copyright, 1904. by Street & Smith

body though the grating were removed
On either side of him blank wall OF rock could
seen, directly behind him a dark opening
the doorway. 1t his only hope He slowly,
silently, toward it, and peered through the bars
There in ghostly outlines his guard upon a
gun rested against his shoulder chin had fallen
upon his chest.
He felt through his pockets. Visiting cards the
cable dispatch letters, few matches
change : cigar, penknife, lead pencil, bunch of
keys his watch made up his present pos
sessions
He struck match upon his trousers in order to dead
the noise and, assuring himself that the guard
NAMED unmoved he examined lock of the door. He
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-06-23

One day toward the end his capital, he decided to
compromise with opportunity He looked up an old
family friend, Lord Melvin. whom he knew could
good word for him the front"
ITS deuced hard to land that sort of thing Melvin
gravey assured the aspirant became his THAT
branch is made up of picked who have served
their time"
How a serve his time as you call it?
I've told you my experience, 1 rather guessed it
would dc. This the m
issue know Russia quite Well I speak the language
/ French I'VE even had a
at teegraphy. tell you. Lord Melvin this is a
serious thing with me, It's the ambition my
lifei"
Ambitions serious things" said Lord Melvin with
q touch irony that escaped Harkins
DO think there is chance there
isn't, I'll back to the the Times"
by the way those articles you wrote last winter
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Anders. Be prompt in keeping the appointment and
not a word a soul. You understand
lump Of gratitude up in Harkins throat and
sent him into Mt of coughing, from which he
cred to find his benefactor gone.
1t had come at last! After all the years of worry,
and waiting, and TOLL He was tempted to raise the
window and shout the good the world, but ne
choked his wild spirit into silent submission
raped upon his door, He gathered together all of
his dignity before condescending TO
But IT only messenger boy with note
Harkins signed for it with flourish and the
envelope open Wait, he said; there may be
answer but to his surprise the boy had
Diminishing the incident from his mind, he turned
the note. 1t from Frank Sydney, editor of the
Times, and foewS
Dear Andsrs; Lemway. at St Petersburg, wires dis
-coEery of plot. Imoytch against whom you
bitter in your articles winter. is said to be back
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signature The sc" and the "a" were almost too dim
to be read
He started for the cable Office with grim determine
ton get the story before the Times press
But the story unwritten. for somewhere along
the deserted snowy wharves Harins bounced upon
by two desperate and dragged into untenanted
house His rands tied behind him; he blind
folded, gagged and a heavy rope bound his
ankles
None toe gently he laid upon the floor.
He then subjected to the further indignity of
being searched oddly enough his captors
ing from him but his two reYolyers He heard his cap
tors whispering in French and noticed the impurities
of it.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-06-23
NDERs HARKINs had an

NDERS HARhlRS mas al
ambition.
Now. it is not an I'M
usual thing for a man to
have an ambition, but
the ambition, as in Har-
kins' case, may be a very
unusual thing for a man
to have.
1t possessed Harkins
long ere the doors of OK
ford had closed behind
him and his parchment
scroll. Perhaps it was
because of its early ad-
vent that Harkins ac-
cepted it so seriously,
but however that may
be, the fact remains that
he planned TO attain il
with a calmness and
courage at once COM
mendable and unceasing.
He had devoted himself
to languages, history and
law, and with his college
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-15
LEGISLATIVE GOSSIP
(By Staff Correspondent.)

Little Rock, Ark. Feb. 13.-The old fight to annul the contract between the state and the Arkansas Brick
 and Manufacturing Company for the working of State cd dnvicts was re-
 neWed in the senate today when a
 bill was introduced by Senators Ed
 mondsOn and Rector, authorizing the
 abrogation of the contract. This is
 the old Dick 1nson contract which has figured extensively in political cam
 paigns for years and which has been the object of attacks at almost every
 session of the legislature. The con- tract has several years to run, unless it is terminated by the state arb- 8trarily The discussion on the bill 3occup1ed the greater part of the morn
 ing session of the senate. An effort was made to rush the measure through without reference to any .committee and motion was made to make it special order for tomorrow morning. This motion was lost, how ever, and the bill was referred to the Judiciary committee.
 R. w. Nichols, representative from Phillips county, rendered his resig
 nation to the house of representa- tives this morning and the resigna- tion was accepted MT. Nichols an-
 nounced that he could not devote the time to his legislative duties that he felt he should and for that reason wished to retire and permit his coun- ty to name some one who could de- vote more time to the work. MT. Ni- chols has been able to attend the leg islative session only a short time
 since opening day. This will make it necessary to call special election
 in Phillips county to name his sue cessor but the place will probably be filN06 temporarily by appointment, as
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-15
To Investigate Home.

Still another Investigation was or dered by the house today when res olution providing for the appoint ment of a special committee to inves- tigate the Confederate Veterans Home located near Little Rcok, was adopted. Charges of mismanagement have been made and it was decided that these shoud be inquired into. The present session promises to be one of investigations. Special inves tigatons have been ordered into the State Capitol matters, tbe manage ment and methods of the states fi nances and other matters. The egiS- lature seems inclined to order any in vestigation asked by member, the only one that was refused being the proposed investigation of charges made that boodling has been attempt ed during the present session. The house voted for this investigation but it was killed by the senate.
 To Pay Governor Little.
 The house today passed the bill introduced by MT. Killough of Cross county, providing for the payment of Governor Little's salary during his absence from the state, the same as if he were performing the duties of his office. This will not mean any
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-15
WESTERN UNION
 EMPLOYES HAPPY
Get Ten Per Cent Increase in Their ies-AnnOuncement Made Yesterday By Presidcht
 ClOwry.

The local employees of the Western Union Telegraph Company have re- ceived an increase of ten per cent in salaries. The announcement was made yesterday by Presidd mt R. c. Clowry. The increase becomes effect i've immediately and includes all of the principal offices throughout the country.
 The announcement of President Clowry follows:
 "The Western Union Telegraph CompsIny has recieved petitions with in the last sixty days from sixteen offices in the south and southwest asking for an increase of ten per cent in salaries of employees. The petitions have been given careful con- slderation, bearing i. mind that the company could not discriminate in favor of a few offices but that any action taken should be dheral.
 Tn this connection it has been nec- essary to consider the enormously increased cost of all kinds of tele- graph material, which in ma hy cases has been from fifty to one hundred per cents While the tariff rates on messages and other traffic are very low, in view of the demands of the public for increasing facilitis and more rapid service. In fact mahy of these rates are relics of former ru-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-15

has been done in similar cases at this session. Three special elections are now to be held to select members of the present General Assembly. One is to be held in the Ninth senatorial district to select successor to Sen ator Adams, who was expelled from the senate and another in the Seven teenth district to select a successor to Senator Howard Robb, who died last Sunday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-15

inous competition and are unprofit- ableable. Notwithstanding these facts, the company has decided to increase the salaries of operators at it's prin- cipal offices throughout the country tdn per cent from March 1, 1907.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-15

Adjutant General Riggs is taking puace here today in the armory of the Fifth infantry. Matters of in- terest to the militia are being dis cussed. There is a full attendance of officers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-15
MILITIA MEN
 DISCUSSING PLANS

Baltimore, Md, Feb. 1.-The the Maryland National Guard under
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-15
A God-Given Medicine

Rev. John C. Orebaugh, a prominent clergyman and temperance advocate. says that DUFFY'S PURE MALT WHiSkEY is a God- Given Medicine.
 Thousands of temperance advocates and clergy1nen throughout the coun- try agree with Dr. Orebaugh, and have the courage of their convictions, to recommend DUFFY'S PURE MALT WHlSKEY as the greatest tonic stimulant and body-buildcr known to science.
 ] have suffered from irregular appetite, diarrhoea, then constipation, abnormal temperature, often below normal; at times the memory is dull and feel stupid. l have tried many treatments with no beneficial results. Pardon mo to furthermore say that I have always been opposed to whiskcy as a beverage, but have always believed that PURE whi..sssxs~..sesi"::1fss 'medi cine wask { 1sAs'e'iVen one. l NEVER found Pf until got "DUFFY2SS. s. , The bSE 1 could get seemed to in- crease my trouble and would burn in my stomach, but [ find nothing di5a- greeable with DUFFY3S. It has done me vast good and trust others may use it through my recommendation. ;" -(ReV) JOHN C. OREBAUGH, Anderson, Ind, Oct, 2, 1906.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-15

increase expenditure, as Acting Gov ernor John Ike Moore has announced that he will not draw the governors salary, as provided for by law, since he is already drawing salary as presi dent Of the senate. Each member Of the senate, however, will draw a small amount of additional salary, as he is entitled to eight dollars per day while presiding as president of that body Under the system now being followed, President Moore calls the senate to order every morning and designates someone to preside during the day. The senators are being call- ed upon in alphabetical order. Sena tor Arnold presiding today.
 Stirling Appointed.
 Immediately after the house was called to order this afternoon. a message was received from Acting Governor Moore announcing the ap- pointment of H. R. Stirling as rep resentative from Phillips county to succeed F. W. Nichols, who tender ed his resignation this morning. MT. Stirling was in the house at the time and he was Immediately es- corted to the speakers stand. where the oat! was administered by Speaker Hamiter. Nr. Stirling is  appointed to hold the place until special election can be held in Phil lips county to select a representa- tive.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-15
Newspapers and Stamps.

A new newspaper and stamp bill was introduced in the house this afternoon by Representative Kill louSh. The bill is similar to the one which passed the senate, but was defeated in the house early in the session. It provides that each member shall be furnished with forty copies of daily newspaper, or it's equivalent in weeklies, at two cents per copy, and g. cents worth of stamps each day. It is provided that the member can se- cure any papers published in the state, but it is required that the papers must publish in full all bills passed, not containing more than seven sections, and a synopsis of all bills of greater length that become laws.
 In the senate this afternoon resolution was adopted authorizing the secretary of the senate and the clerk of the house to furnish each member of the legislature with 25 cents worth of stamps each day. The resolution was offered by Sem ator Lee, who introduced the first newspaper and stamp bill. It was adopted without debate by vote of 12 to II.
 Bush Bill Up.
 The senate devoted almost the entire afternoon to debate on the Bush bill, which would make the boundaries of the common school districts uniform with township boundaries. The bill was opposed on the ground that it would cen tralize power in the hands of cer tain school officers. After lengthy debate | was decided to postpone final action until Thursday of next week.
 Demurrage Bills.
 The house devoted almost the en- tire day to the consideration of various demurrage bills, but final action was deferred until next We'd nesday morning. Various amend ments were adopted to both the Barker and Coleman demurrage bills and both will be considered by the house before final action is taken. The Coleman bill deals on- ly with the subject of demurrage while the Barker bill is of more general nature.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-04-26
NOTICE FOR APPLICATION FOR
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC
GUARDIAN,

Notice is hereby given that a Peti-
tion to the Court of Common Pleas
for the purpose of appointing the
Judge Of Probate for Newberry
County, guardiatn of the estates Of
Bertha Lee Hendrix, James H. Hen
dirk, Lde E. Hendrix and Lille Belle
Hendrix, minors, has been filed. The
estates of said minors consists Of their
interests in the lands of Thomas f.
Hendrix, deceased, and MIS-. M. NJ.
Hendrix, which lands have been sold
under partition proceedings. The
proceeds of said sale are now in the
hands of the Master for Newberry
county. The value of each estate of
the said minors is about $4,000. This
application is made on account Of
the fact that no fit, competent and
responsible person can be found who
is willing to assume such guardian
ship.
Blease & Dominick,
Attorneys for Petitioner.
Newberry, S. c., April 5, 1907.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-04-26

The Washington Herald is much
disturbed at the decision of the cab
met officials. Mr.. Shaw ruled that
frogs legs were dressed poultry and
now Mr.. Cortelyou rules that frog
skins are leather, and The Herald
wants a further investigation into
the genus frog.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-04-26
WHAT THE SOUTH NEEDS.
Summary of the Report of Mr.. P. n,
Gadsden to Mayor Rhett on
immigration.
Charleston Review.

From the excollently prepared re-
port of Mr.. Philip Gadsdcn made last
Saturday to Mayor Rhett on Immi-
grafton after his visit to Bremen and
conference with officials of The North
German Llyod's Steamship Company
as one of committee of three, ap-
pointed by the South Carolina Branch
of the Southern Industrial and I'M
migration Association, and as the
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-04-26

When they look at the standing Of
the other clubs the Augusta players
may be able to find consolation in
the fact that it is easier to fall than
to climb.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-04-26

the kissing Of Mrs. Donald Mclean
by the ID. a. r. proves that women
arc entitled to vote whenever they
want to. They act more like politi-
clans every day.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-04-26

"Nly spear knows no BROTHER"
says President Roosevelt. This should
be fair warning to Taft.-Nashvillc
American.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-04-26

Inc News ana Courier III tull, Inc
Review is pleased to take the follow
ing extract given below by Mr.. Gads-
den as Il summary Of the whole re-
port, after going over the situation
carefully inquqiring into conditions
and acqquainting himself thoroughly
with everything bearing on the pro-
blcm Of securing immigrants.
Mr.. Gadsden recommends:
l. That the duty is devolvcd upon
the people Of the south, if they desire
European immigrants, to use every
effort to satisfy them after they have
arrived.
,. That for very considerable
period the passage Of each and every
immigrant will have TO be prepaid.
3. That until such time as the wage
scale Of the south approaches more
nearly that obtaining through the
north and west it is hopeless to cx-
pect white laborers to come to the
south in preference to the north.
+. That our attitude throughout the
south to the white laborcr will have
to be materially altered before We can
expect to have the immigrant salts
fed to remain as loborer with us.
5. That we have been proceeding
upto this time on a purely artificial
and unnatural plan in reference to
this subject of immigration; that
nowhere has it ever been possible to
bring in the laborer first, and that
all successful immigration movements
have been started by the settler and
followed by the laborer.
6. That an effort should be made to
interest the business ana think men
throughout the entire south from now
on in a combination Of effort on the
lines of colonization, preferably, I
think in one company, but not neces-
sarily so. If such company can be
organized within reasonable time on
proper lines and with sufficient cap
ital, I believe it will ultimately work
out the salvation of the south so far
as the labor question is concerned,
and is. I believe, the only practicable
method Of accomplishing that end.
The above is the best endorsement
that organized labor il this esction
Of the country has ever received.
Everytradc and labor union in the
south ought to copy the above and
have it framed and hung upon their
walls.
Paraphas 3 and 4 should be print
ed in letters of gold
Boiled down, Mr.. Gadsden's report
says:
The south wants white labor and
Is willing to pay to bring them here
but
Is paying les wages than the north
and west, and
Treats white laborcrs no better
than negroes.
Mr.. Gadsdcn recommends:
The wage scale of the south be
raised.
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Mr.. GadSlcn' 5 report says in fact
:, :, White '''''er - 're"teu no oe''er
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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-03-05
News From Idaho and Washington

spraying, the smallest farm orchard, as
we'll as the large commercial orchards,
can be protected from the ravages of
the scale and the coddling moth, and
the output of sound fruit more than
doubled thereby.
"In addition to this increased output
the fruit industry will be strongly es-
tablished and the fruit. lands and or
chards of the state be more than dou-
bled and trebled in value over pres
ent conditions"