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Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1907-03-01
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lLw WHAT Gendish look flushed into
Trcmaue's face for j second time; BE-
~Iotohed out a revolver: / dimlv IN.
dJrstp9j what was coming indeed. !
had my own revolver IN my hand, and
I fired at him, but my shot went wild.
while his
She stopped ANA buried her face in
her hands. overcome for the moment
by lie terrible spectacle her words Lad
evoked
She controlled herself by an effort,
took down her hands
lie pat his pistol away and stepped
over very close TO me
Miss Croydon he said rapidly. ii
win be well for you TO say You d.l not
know me | have committed no crime;
he was the aggress0r; what diI was
done in self defense one thing more
your sister has nothing to fear from
me; ] shall never bother her again. !
promise you that
lie was gone IN an instant. and
then lie janitor came ana You and the
detectives"
Godfrey nodded thoughtfully.
THAT supplies the motive Lester"
le said. Il have felt that my cxp!ana.
ton Of tAe crime was not quite ade-
quUtp. Bot IL was not only desire for
revenge Thai urged Tremaiuc Oh; it
was also the knowledge that Thompson
knew of bis first marriage ana threat.
encd with a word 20 wreck his plans
second time"
Yes, J agreed aud sat Silent, pom
der.Ug thc story
Why did yea take he clippings,
Miss Crcydout' asked Godfrey after a
moment
From what you read of them
suspected how vitality they concerned
my sister That was q accsc felt.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1907-03-01
A ROYAL FOkER GAME.
How King l>alai.aua Wound up His
Ncn Years Festivities

How KIM. l>nlnlsaUa Wound tp His
New Years Festivities.
c. X. Mackenzie. describing in the
st. Louis Republic Il New Years day
in old Hawaii. says:
After dinner we adjourned to the
royal library, where we found card
tables duly equipped. We generally
wind up an evening of this kind with
game of poker said KaIakaua. Are
you all content| Every one was con
tent, and it was my luck to be seated
at the kings table.
Next morning when at breakfast at
the hotel one OF the kings cqucrries
came to my table ana placed Il chamois
bag containing forty ten-dollar pieces
in front Of me- saying the king had
sent them with his compliments. one
of the ladies' of our party who had
witnessed this somewhat unuStIal pro.
ceedng asked me why the king should
send me such II present.
"'Aladam.' replied. the shillEgs
and siXpcnccS which in the days of
my youth | cast upon missionary wa
tiers to buy p0pgum' and blankets for
the Sandwich Islanders have this
morning been returned to me hun
dred fold "
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1907-03-01
CHAPTER XVIII.

a" - IRON me-" repeated Mis-:
e Croydon blankly. ~ single
/ word from me: do not
CzASJ understand you. Mr. God
frey"
do you mean TO say" demanded
Godfrey with emphasis, that You dc
not know where Nh Drysdalc was
Monday night: that you were not your
self the cause Of his leaving the
house,"
She was staring at him with distend.
ed eyes.
Il the cause she repeated hoarSely
after - moment Mr.. Godfrey, will
tell you something Of which | had de-
termiued never TO speak. When he left
the house that evening he deliberately
broke IN appointment he had made
with can appointment he had pray
ed for. he had happened To hear Mr.
Iremaine make certain proposals &c
me. In short she hesitated and then
proc seded steadily with raised head
Il may as well tell the whole truth.
Since the evening Of that first tragedy
Mr.. Trcmainc has been prosecuting
me with his attentions. At the time /
thought them merely insulting; | see
now that he may have been in ear
nest"
Il don't in The least doubt that he
was in earnest" agreed Godfrey. ",Ir.
Drysdale. then, overheard him ask you
70 be his wife,
Yes; just that"
But be also heard you refuse, no
doubt
"Oh. yes" she said, smiling and col
Oring a little, he heard me refuse in
the most positive way but my refusal
provO6ed Mr. Tremaine TO an intern
pCrance Of language which Mr. Drys-
dale resented aud which he thought
should have resented too. lie demand
ed that explain 10 him Mr.. TremaiDe's
position. and | promised to do so Oh
the very evening he-he stayed away
from the house. His staying away
offended me deeply"
Godfrey bad listened with intent
eyes ana Il quick nod from time TO
time.
There is only one point lacking" he
said Did Trcmaine know OF your
intention to tell Drysdale the story?'
'.Yes; he even charged me with that
intention"
"Ah he had listened at keyhole
probably
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1907-03-01

4 "a from me- repeated Miss
e Croydon blankly. "a single
-yi word from me: do not
e-.sA&J understand you. Mr. God
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1907-03-01
New Years Eve In Italy.

Don't you wish you were an Italian
OH New Years! Promptly at the
stroke of IL on New Years eve there
are rustling and bustlng and merry
laughter as each maiden kisses all the
young men she can catch. Ii Is the
only moment in the year when custom
permits her such a liberty. and she is
not slow to take advantage of it. Then,
the new year having made its bow, the
party breaks up, tie young folk take
Il walk, and the first person Of the op-
posite sex which each roisterer meets
Is considered destined to be that mer.
rymaker's future partner I'm life.
BE News subscriber.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1907-03-01

which must be kept at any hazard. II
/ spur Of the moment, or should never
have had the courage to do il ut ALL"
And why did you hide them under
the carpet
She laughed outright The load was
/ lifted. She was fast becoming her
usual self
Il had wild idea that you were 20.
ing 10 search ne. | saw that loose
place in the carpet the instant l arose
with the clippings in my hand. Once
l had put them there l had no chance
at all to get them again"
Godfrey nodded,
"Iou tried TO get them the day after
the inquest. didn't you:"
Yes: but the ianitor was so afraid OF
me that he wouldn't even let me go
upstairs"
And there weren't any papers,"
NO; that was 4 lie. saw must
invent onc-that must offer some ex-
PLANTATION IF my presence there"
Did Trcmaine keep his promiseT'
Not to bother my sister: Yes; he
mentioned II again only IN assure me
that the past was dead-tbat he would
never revive it."
"But how could you admit his pres
encc here"
How conld we rreyept it, II was
Mr.. nelrov who brought him. We
weren't sfranr enough ro tell him The
whole story"
You mean Won told him part of it?"
There has been q virtual separation
ever since MIR Tremainc appeared
Godfrey pausrd rctIectiyely
why were Won 50 acjtated" he com
tinuel finally. when Won were asked
"a identify Jimmy the Dude at the in.
quest"
"Hpcause did identify him"
You did,
"Yes-as the man | had seen talking
10 the ianitor in the lower hall. Let
me explain. Mr.. Godfrey. When | was
asked suddenly for description of the
murderer. was taken aback; | en-.
deayored to think. 10 collect myself
and remembered the man | had
passed in the hall Without stopping
TO conSider-wiShing only 10 disarm
suSpicion-I described him roughly as
| remembered him. When l was con-
frontHd with him at the inquest next
day, | instantly realized what | had
doue-I had implicated an innocent
u-and it turned me little faint for
j moment
Had You eyer met him.
'Mct himE' she repeated in surprise.
WHY, no
But he seemed to know YOU
oh and She laughed again had
letter from him next day, letter
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-15

Well, I'll be hanged" I ejaculatc | in exasperation.
 Tt seems to suit ye better to be bloWed," came voice from the door way. where I discovered the station
 factotllm shedding the light of his grinning countenance on my gloom.
 Just then. beguiled by a treachero'l>
 Hull in the storm, removed my anchor ing hand from my hat and raised my
 umbrella, still straining my eyes up the road. Where ill thunder l be- gan, but got no further. Down swoop. ed the wind and. with an exultan howl, tore my nnanchOred hat from my head and tossed it over the river
 bank, at the same time turning my silk umbrella inside out with an ominous snapping of the slender ribs. The station agent backed into the room. Better come inside" he sug- gested affably, "before your hair gifts tired of hangin' on to your head" Well. am in a predicament.' I ex- claimed. acting on his advice and look ing around the little station in search of my baggage, sent on all earlier train ! Must have gone on,' said the agen1 seating himself on one corner of the table which contained the telegraph instruments. ..Ain't none been tote,l
 in here today. I'll telegraph for it. . he added conSOlin@ly. and you'll like ly git it back in the course of couple of days
 h view of the next evening that was indeed the consolation of Jobs com forters. Two days" exclaimed. hor- ror stricken Noe here. I've got to have il hy tomoeToN aftr!.Aoon.
 ,i2i1e agent gri.laed. taking uIleoul- fo1t,Ihly accurate nle#ru.c of me. Mum. '-..,'"5.: md" hr unused. kick ing ;'in tal ',t Cir in fiji" c;i$e. Don't know l...,#ss, .,'..,'U End any girl ill sfslhy. except. n.r.iii;.tisely "at the Pines
 Girls at the Pines. lnvolunt3rily my hand sought my mop of wind ,iiSheVtl- ed hair. seeing which the agent grim ned and resumed Alfred girls they be but that Betty's | beauty"
 Il am a cousin of Mrs smith" l be gan. with dignity. She wrote me she
 would meet me ii the station.' The agent shook his head "She can't be in two places at once.
 What do you know about it." l de manded.
 ''She went across the river this after noon to Mayville and hain't got back yet. Roads are awfuly heavy. Guess you'll have to hoof it up the hll.'
 Something of a foregone conclusion, that is," l returned grimly, shiverirg 2 as fresh outbreak of storm shook the station.
 Suddenly shecpish grin oversprea.; the agents face. He arose and opened door behind him. speaking without looking back: See here. now. I'll to-.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-15

you ont to get up there if youll pro- ise to speak good word to Betty to me-Sort of recommend me, you know Whenever see 'er myself my tongue gets into such q alarmed miXup wit! my teeth that can't get d word out"
 l looked eagerly over his head in.a the closet. "tecommrnl you to Bet($ Well that 1 Wiil-Xon e.an bank oil tlHt if you'll get me out of this hole.
 He did his best, but the results Wer, certainly not gratifying To my YaHi. the agent running mainly to breadth while run to height. His rusty derh, encountered the tops of my ears. Wh.,e his raincoat missed the skirts of m' topcoat by q good foot. and his rubbl boots, inside of which my trousers were tucked, rubbed up and down on my heels with ua1dening persistence.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-15

for, Betty. my dear, Lave him out | tn storm, tn desaverl'
 suspect tde wall of the storm W." ill my voice as ! raised it in prot :, Il have ill my pocket note from Nj Soith which will prove beyond Gou,. tslat 1 am expected"
 Again there Was q pause "TI' , sounds all right. Bridget. and if N Smith has invited im"-here the q, marks were directed at me-"if i you in will you promise solcmuly oa- on youc honOr'-
 Whist me, darlin'," came in Il ste" whisper, sure. and it's dootful il a, got inny"
 l stranglel laugh as the other tu ished bravely-"on your honor r. 3onN go away quietly if you are i. Mrs. Smiths cousin"
 (Continued on Page Seven
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-15

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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-25
HELD AFTERNOON SESSION.
IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE
SHELLFISH BOARD.
Adopts Line Dividing County Waters
From Other Waters Accord.
ing To Law.
THE QUESTION OF LEASES is
CONSIDERED.

The Board of Shelllish Commissions,
which met yesterday morning. as
stated in last evenings Capital, did
not conclude its session until late in
tne afternoon, and at the afternoon
meeting much business of interest an d
importance was transacted.
At this meeting the board adopted
line making the important divi-
sion between the county waters" in
which lots only ten acres in area
can be leased under the terms of the
law, and other waters, in which
lots one hundred acres in size may
be leased. The line begins at North
II oint, and runs from there to Rock
Point. and from there to the mouth of
the Bodxin creek, at Franklin Point.
Crossing Bodkin creek, the line runs
to Bodkin Point, and thence along the
shore line to Gibson's Island. In
running along the shore line the line
crosses the mouth of all creeks and
other small indentatfons, and this rule
will be general in the divisional lines
laid out by the board. From Gibson's
Island the line runs TO Persimmon
Point, thence to Hacketts Point, and
thence to Greenberry's Point. Here
the line crosses Annapolis harbor, or
tie IfOuln Ol lHC fNCAtIn lANtis " 4OA~
ley's Point.
The shore line is then followed TO
Thomas Point, and the mouth of
South River is then crossed TO Sandy
Point, and the shore line followed
past Dutchman's Point to Curtis
Point. Il he line then extends from
Horseshoe Point, past Franklin Point
10 Pakers' Island, to Holland Point,
the southern boundary of the bot
toms surveyed.
The board is in possession of data
showing the amount of oysters which
can be caught in the different areas
surveyed and the amount of oysters
which can be caught by the different
methods of taking them. From this
1t is hoped to deduct with mathe-
matical accuracy whether the differ
ent bottoms come up to the test OF
affording a means of livelihood to
those who may resort to them.-- 1t is
admitted that this seasons catch is
unusually large, and that there is n
growth of oysters in every section
where they mayb expected to grow
at any time. For this reason il is
thought that the test Will be particu-
larly fair to the oystermen.
The third important question taken
up was that of the procedure for the
leases of those bottoms which were
taken up under the old law and re-
served under the new. Mr.. Robinson
drew form of lease which will be
mailed to all holders, and upon its
execution and return with the proper
fees il will be recorded. These
holders have each already paid a fee
of So and they VIII be required 10
forward $3.50 wifi the lease, together
with one years rental, 81 to $5, ac-
cording 10 the number of acres held.
There are about $50 of these holders.
The session of the board is regarded
as among the most important held
since its existence.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-25
Colored Mems League.

The Colored Mems Business and
Professional League met last night at
the .colored Y. NJ. c. A. ON West
street last night. Several new mem-
bers were enrolled, among whom were
Henry Valentine and j. Albert
Adams. The meeting was we'll attend
ed and the enthusiasm among the
members ran higi. The following
subjects were discussed. "How can
we better the conditions of our pub
lie schools SO as to give longer
term and better pay for teachers?''
''What new business can be started
by the colored men in the town so as
TO give the race better financial
Standing Most all members pres
ent took part in the discussion. II
was proposed by G. A. Butler TO have
Prof. Booker It. Washington to visit
the city and deliver a lecture on the
race question and the proceeds there
from be applied to an educational
fund. Mr.. j. A. Adams discussed the
possibility OF tine colored people own
ing a small steamer for excursion pur-
poses. The next meeting will be
held next Thursday night.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-25
WAS A PURFECT LOIDY"
Mldshipman coffman Fooled His Classmates
AZ Academy Hop.

Everyone in naval circles here is
laughing at the escapade OF Midship-
ann Richard II. Conman, who sue
cessfully impersonated n young wo-
man during the hop held at the Acad-
emy last Saturday evening, and also
regretting the heavy punishment
which befell him when the oircum-
stances became known To the authoii-
ties through general gossip. Young
Coffman is the son oc Commander
Dewitt Cofiman, US. N.,and was APP
pointed from Annapolis, Md,
Midshipman Goldman is rather small
of stature and of slender build. His
makeup as n young woman during
the masquerade of Christmas morning
last was SO successful that il suggest
ed the idea of the lark Saturday even
ing. At the hop he danced with a
number of midshipmen who were not
ON 10 the joke and was not detected
indeed there was not suspicion on
tho part of anyone that the supposed
young woman was not what she ap-
peared TO be.
After the hop the trick was general
~ talked about and came to official
ears. Young Coflman was called TO
account and was assigned as punish
ment 30 dement's and reduction TO the
ranks from the position OF cadet en-
sign, which he held in the brigade.
The official charge was conduct
unbecoming a gentleman and an oil-
cer'' and his friends are regretting
that his amusing escapade should
have been taken so seriously.
No Official information was given
in the matter, but the facts are ac-
curately stated.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-25
Great Demand For Seats.

The sale of seats for the amateur
production of Carmen which is the
bill at the Colonial Theatre on Feb
ruary z, two weeks from tonight, is
progressing so rapidly as to give
promise of approaching the business
done by some of the big professional
attractions recently seen at the Colo
NAL. The sale opened at Feldmeyer's S
drugstore yesterday morning, and by
night practically the whole lower floor
including all the boxes, had been
sold. A number of box parties will
be given and Governor WarfeId has
signified his intention of being present
by engaging seats. ARRANGEMENTS are
now being made by which it is hoped
that a matinee will be given, either
before or after the night performance.
The curtain will be rung up at the
latter at o'clock. half an hour ear
lier than is usual with professional
shows.
The matinee will be held on Mon
day afternoon, February II, gradua-
tion day, and promises TO be one Of
the events OF the day. rs the midship
men NIL have liberty, aud there viii
be a large number Of out-of town vis-
itors in Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-25
Court of Appeals.

Today's proceedings of the Court OF
Appeals were as follows:
No. %. Albert n. lIorner against
Elizabeth III. Bell and others, appealed
from Circuit Court No. ? of Baltimore
City, was argued by John +. Poe and
Julius II. wyman for the appellants
and Jospeh b. Seth for the appellees.
No. "a. The County Commissioners
of Garrett County against Mary T..
Blackburn, appealed from the Circuit
Court for Allegany County, was argued
by A. a. Doub for the appellants and
Gilmor S. Hamill and X. Il. Semmes
for the appellee.
The Court adjourned today and
will reconvene on Tuesday, February
5. The object of the adjournment is
to allow the printers TO catch up with
the work of printing the records OF
the cases which are on the docket of
present term. 1t is likely that a NUM-
ber of opinions viii be filed when the
Court meets again.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-25
MINT JULED WHIFFS.
Fragrant Puffs Waited For The Maryland
Mint Julep Association.

The now famous Maryland Mint
Julep Association, that had it's incep-
tion at dinner given to the Maryland
Editors at Oakdale, Howard county,
three years ago, by Governor War
field, before the honor of his present
Office had been conferred upon him,
has its praises sung both in verse and
prose.
1t must be fitting, to say the least,
not to mention inspiring, stimulating
and rejuvenating, since it affords
many paragraphera fertile and seem
ingly inexhaustible subject. The
follow ing are some of the latest eifu-
sions
"Anne Arundel County has n new
Judge, but the Mint Julep Association
is without a head. ''-Ex change.
While we congratulate our brother
editor upon assuming the judicial
ermine we deplore the decapitation
that an association has suffered tnat
has for its ostensible object the glori-
fication of the julep. Something must
be done, and done quickly, ere il is
too late, TO save this valuable asso-
citation from extinction.
Had we n staff poet, or had we the
sweet gift of poesy ourselves we
would bid the muse sing of the mint
julep, its charm, its fragrance, its
flavor, it peculiar qualities that fit it
for this land of ours when torrid heat
of summer Expresses and we sigh for
trapped stimulus to endeavor.
Milton, alone of our -greater poets
sang its praises, and he, poor man,
never saw one, though as he speaks
of it as il Flames and dances in his
crystal bounds,' he must at least
have enjoyed the taste of one.
Then we had to wait for centuries
and until Joey, and the Bentztown
Bard, were born and became inspired
and the annapolis Alphabet" be-
came popular in the land.
Surely from this gallant band one
may be found who will wear the
cloak taken from the honored should
ers of the Judge, that the NJ. J. As
sociation may continue to flourish and
the name and fame of the julep be
perpetuated to posterity. The Exam
iner.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-25
OFEICERS'S ASSOCIATION.
National Guard To Meet The Middle of NeAt
Month In Baltimore.

The Aujutant General has fixed Feb
ruary A and ID as the dates for the
meetings of the Officers Association
Of the Marylandd National Guard, the
place of meeting to be the Fifth Regi-
ment Armory, Baltimore.
A number of papers of a high class
have peen arranged for, and there
will be open discussions on topics of
interest TO the citizen soldiery. The
papers, for which arrangements have
already been made, include one on
1.-The Militia and Coast Defense to
be read by Major Il. Nj. Weaver, u. :.
A., who is attached TO the general
staff of the United States Army.
Dr. w. q. H1dson, of New York,
one of the most eminent experts with
the rifle in the world, viii read n paper
on some subject connected with rifle
shooting, and Lieutenant Colonel J..
Frank Supplee, of the Fourth Regi-
ment, NJ. \. c., Will speak on The
Part of the Maryland National Guards
Association in the Mount Gretna Ma
neuyers.' -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-01-25
GRADUATION DATE CHANGED
Second Section OF Class of 1907 To Graduate
February II.

The date OF graduation for the
members of the second section of the
first class at the Naval Academy
has been changed and the young mid
dies will receive their diplomas from
the hands of Secretary of the Navy
Victor \. Metcalf on Monday. Febru-
ary IL, instead of on the Saturday be-
fore as originally intended.
The change was made yesterday af-
ternoon. at the suggestion of Admiral
Sands, who was i'm Washington and
had a consultation with the secretary.
One of the events of the day will he a
midshipmen' S matinee Of the produe-
tion of Carmen, which will he
given by members of the Naval Acad-
envy and Annapolis social set.
All tths details of the graduation
ceremony. as well as the events con
nected with il during the few days
preceding il, Will be of the simplest
character. The only social event of
a formal character will be the recep-
tion 10 the members of the class,
which will be given by Governor Ed
wiz Warfield of Maryland at the Gov
ernmentt House on the evening of
Friday, February S. Ii is probable
that the graduates will give hop of
an informal character at the armory
either on Saturday or Monday even
ing. The class German, usually the
great social event of the occasion,
will be given by the third section,
which does not graduate until July
next.
Examinations for the members of
the first class viii probaly be COM
pleted by Tuesday or Wednesday
preceding the graduation and the
graduates Will be given special lib
erty and privileges in the interim.