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The Washington times., 1907-03-31

this matchmaking business, he said.
his father was trying to interfere with
his personal liberty and he was going
to put a stop TO IL. he would leave
at once for Europe. Mrs. Ryder had
already heard of the projected trip
abroad, so the news of this sudden
departure was not the shock Il might
otherwise have been. In her heart
she did not blame her son, on the
contrary she admired his spirit, and
If the temporary absence from home
would make him happier, she would
she wept and coaxed, but nothing
would shake Jefferson in his deter
mination and he begged his mother
to make il very plain TO his father
that this was final and that a few
days would see him on his way abroad.
He would try and come back to see
his father that afternoon, but other
wise she was TO say goodbye for him.
Mrs. Ryder promised tearfully to do
what her son demanded and a few
minutes later Jefferson was on his
way TO the front door
AS he went downstairs something
white on the carpet attracted his at
tentiOu. He stopped and picked il up.
IL was a letter. Il was in Bagley's
handwriting and rad evidently been
dropped by the man TO whom the
secretary had given it to post But
anything else was that IL was ad-
dressed to Miss Kate Roberts. Under
ordinary circumstances, a kings ran
som would not have tempted the
young man to read a letter addressed
10 another. but he was convinced that
his fathers secretary was an adven-
turer and If he were carrying On an
intrigue in this manner il could have
only one meaning It was his duty to
unveil a rascal who was using the
Ryder roof and name to further his
own ends and victimize q girl who,
The Washington times., 1907-03-31
Shirley Always Looked Stylish, No
Matter What She Wore.


the only topic, the only thought Is
money: where the only incentive TO
work is dollars. Go where there are
some ideals. where you can breathe
the atmosphere of culture and art
Forgetting mOmentarily ner own
troubles, Shirley Chatted-Sn about life
in the art centers Of Europe, advised
Jefferson where to go with whom 20
study. She knew people in Paris,
Rome, and Munich, and she would
give him letters to them. Only, II he
guages, he ought to avoid Americans
and cultivate the natives. Then. who
could telI2 II he worked hard and was
lucky. he might have something exhib-
tied at the Salon and return 10 Amer
lea a famous painter.
IF do smiled Jefferson, you
shall be the first to congratulate me.
I shall come and ask you to be my
wife. May e. he added
Shirley smiled gravely.
Get famous first. You may not
want me- then"
Il shall always want you" he whis-
pered hOarsely, bending over her. In
the dim light Of the porch he saw
that her tear-stained face was drawn
and pale. He rose and held out his
hand.
"Good-by," he said simply.
"GoOd-by, Jefferson" She rose and
put her hand IN his. I'VE shall always
be friends. /, too, am going away
You going anywhere to-" he
asked surprised.
81 have work to do in connection
with my fathers case" she said.
Your said Jefferson puzzled. You
have work to dO-What WOrK2"
II can't say what it is, Jefferson.
There are good reasons why I can't.
You must take my word for II that it
is urgent and important work" Then
she added; You go your way, Jeffer-
son; / viii go mine It was not our
destiny 10 belong to each other. You
will become famous as an artist And
II
And you" echoed Jefferson.
IL shall devote my life to my
father. It's no use, efferson-realIy-
I've thought 1t all out You must
not come back to me-yOu understand.
We must be alone with our grief
father and J. Good-by.''
He raised her hand to his lips.
"GOOd-by, Shirley. Don't forget me.
I shah come back for you. b"
He went down the porch and she
watched him go out Of the gate and
down the road until she could see his
figure no longer. Then she turned
back and sank into her chair and bury
inS her face in her handkerchief she
give way to a torrent Of tears which
afforded some relief to the weight on
her heart. Presently the others re-
turned from their walk and she told
them about the visitor.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Mr John Burkett Ryder.
Dear SRI am sorry that I am IN
prefer the invitation to call at your
private residence should come from
Mrs. Ryder. Yours, etc,
SHIRLEY GREEN.
She laughed as she showed this to
Stott.
Hell write me again" she said,
"and next time his wife viii sign the
letter"
An hour later she left Massapequa
for the city.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

loan, and she was awfuIly afraid
Brother -' might hear Of e.
The tables are at last reversed. The
fashionable woman's Club Is a yer
table hotbed OF bridge. They play all
day end all night, only some Of the
women observing the formally OF go
ing home to dine. Most Of them play
right through the dinner hour. Up IN
a fashionable home on Massachusetts
avenue q strange and from some
viewpoints. rather pathetic scene Is
enacted i've nights out OF seven. The
fond papa may be seen at table at
dinner almost any night with two
children on one side OF him and one
on the other. He enjoys the children's
prattle, and the meal IS TO his taste
and well served Only one thing Is
lacking, the mother at tbs opposite
end Of the table. Sometimes she gets
IN before the children have gone to
sleep. sometimes not Always the same
answer to the question, Where IN the
world have you been:' 'Oh. got in
a game of bridge down at the club
and couldn't leave" He Is patient
man and a good one. for this has
been going on for several years.
~ -
Gamble. Drink, and Smoke.
The explanation OF the gorgeous
clothes. handsome jewels, and expen-
sive living of some OF the moderats
salaried people OF the Capital may be
exnlained by the winnings at the
bridge whist tables. There are some
who are sGfficl. thy lucky at II to re-
ceive a very large amount OF regular
income from it. These are frequently
to be found in the expensive apart
ment houses, and are usually ths VIC
tins Of remarks OF How can they az
ford to live there when the rent u
more than he receives In salary
Bridge is the explanation
Strange to say, it has attacked Slo
women harder than IL has the Hisit
II Is the women who are speIioIlE -
much time at il. and so much Ino.Ioy-
In scores Of homes II Is preventing
mothers from hearing the chlldIte en- :
pravers at night, and tucklng lhstlI
into he'd and somehow II seems % -
along with the drinking of rich, inslol-
Gus liquors and the smoking OF cigar
cites. a..
1 am coming home, and vii eve
into the delights OF an olo-IashlOneu
came Of nIain whist with as much ex-
biIara ton as the members OF the
- club enter into their daily
game Of bridge. I have been told.
however. during my visit here tnet
there are people who play bridge inno-
Gently enough, not for prizes and not
for money or Jewels or dogs But
have not met any or them.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31
LION AND THE
MOUSE, By Charles Klein
and Azthu1 Ho1nblo00, Con-
HnueS to Be Absorbing in It's
Intensity of Interest,"

do anything worth while in the career
L have chosen I must have that Euro
pean training"
Paris! Romel" echoed Shirley.
How I envy you! Yes, you are right.
Get away from this country, where
The Washington times., 1907-03-31
Madness of Bridge
Whist in Capital

Continued from Second Pags)
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

haps If he, the Senator, made the en-
gagement public through the news
papers, il might have the salutary
effect of forcing his sons hand.
SO a few mornings later there ap-
peared among the society notes in
several of the New York papers this
paragraph;
THE engagement is announced Of
Miss Katherine Roberts, only daugh-
ter of Senator Roberts of Wisconsin,
to Jefferson Ryder, son of Mr.. John
Burkett Ryder"
Two persons in New York happened
to see the item about the same time,
and both were equally interested,
although 1t affected them in a diff
ferent manner. one was Shirley Ross
more. who had CHANGED TO pick Cd
the newspaper at the breakfast table
in her boarding house
so soOn2' she murmurCd to her
self. Wen. why not? She could not
blame Jefferson. He had often spoken
to her Of this match arranged by his
father. and they had laughed over ii
as a typical marriage of convenience
nodded after the Continental pattern
jefferson, she knew, had never cared
for the girl nor taken the affair seri-
ously. Some powerful Influences must
have been at work to make him sur
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

Both were silent, feeling a certain
awkwardness. They seemed to have
drifted apart in some way since those
delightful days in Paris and on the
ship. Then he said:
"I'm going away, but I couldn't 90
until saw you"
'You are going away7" exclaimed
Shirley, surprised.
The Washington times., 1907-03-31

CTo Be Continued Next sunday)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
Save the Dogs
OWNERS OF CANNES MUST PUT
BADGE OF HONOR ON THEM
TOMORROW.

Tomorrow all CANNES prowling
about the streets not dressed in a
collar with brass tag suspended
from 1t showing that they are Ii.
censed to rove about the city will
be arrested and taken to the dog
pound to await execution. The way
to save your dog is to go to the city
clerk and obtain a badge for his pro-
lection and place 1t on his necklace.
That will insure him liberty and give
him protection. Otherwise, he will
join the ranks of the departed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
SAID SHE MARRIED
TO COLLECT ALIMONY
REASON WHY HARRISON HAS IN
sTITuTEp PROCEEDINGS FOR
DIVORCE FROM WIFE. Il

WASHINGTON, July 1O.-Because
on their honeymoon his bride Of few
days declared that she had only mar
ried him to collect allmony and live
Independently Arthur W. Harrison, a
patent attorney in the Washington
Loan and Trust Company building, fl.
ed a suit for divorce from his wife,
Mary B. Harrison, whom he married
on July IA, 1901. He further alleges
that on their honeymoon his wife
treated him cruelty, kicked and cuffed
him, slapped him in the face, thereby
wounding his self.respect, and also
drew a loaded revolver. He further
alleges that she demanded 1875 month
", that she is nervous and quarrel
some and made his life burden.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
Death Claimed
tcontInued dom Paas one.l

NSoOhl0uGu NIVtH Eabs-sShetl
we're taken to the Robinson home this
afternoon. There win be a short fun
eral service at the house tomorrow
afternoon at two o'clock before golng
to the Christian church, where the fu.
neral services proper viii be hele.
Reys. Long and Bates viii be the q
floating ministers. Interment at the
church cemetery. The father ana
mother, Mr. and Mrs. ). Q. Robinson.
three brothers, Amos, Charles and
Guy, and Eve sisters, Mrs. 7. F. Coma
way, Mrs. j. Michael, Ms. Thomas
Roby and Misses Katherine and tset
tie Robinson, remain 70 mourn her
loss.
It Is expected that the funeral WI
be the darkest that was ever attended
in Bararckytlle.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
Invitations to Hay. Ride.

The following Invitations have been
issued by Miss Elba Boyers to a num-
Der of her friends:
"on Wednesday night. July 10, 1907,
st half past seven, a hay ride
Is planned until eleven.
Unless the rain in torrents should pour
Before you leave your front door.
So come to 40 Fairmont avenue;
There the crowd will wait for you"
Miss Bunlce Porter, of Elkins and
Miss Katharyn Jennings, of Morgan
town, are the honor guests of the oc'
casion.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
TRACING euNYAN's CASH.
Kirkenstein Arrested for connivins
With MIS-. carser..

Kirkenstein Arrested for conniving
With Mrs. Carter.
NEW YORK, July 1O.-Harry Kirk.
eustein. aged %, a telegraph operator
was arrested on the charge Of acting
in concert with Mrs. Laura n. Car
ter. in receiving and disposing OF S5.'
900 stolen from the windsor Trust
Company by Chester B. RuRyau, the
paying teller. Xirkenstein said he
lived with Mrs. Carter for a year and
a half until she left him for Runyan
On July, 5. Mrs. Carter met Kirken'
stein and told him that Runyan had
given her 5000 which she had In her
handbag. Kirkenstein said he advised
her to take the money to the trust
company and tell the officials where
Runyan was. She replied, Kirkenstein
said. that she would return the money
to Runyan and then give him up. He
did not see the money. and had no
idea whether she returned 1t to Run:
yam.
Ruuyan. when arraIgned, pleaded
not guilty. His defense will be insan.
ity.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
epinu TO Nj, Lake Park.

Mrs. Nj. A. Jolliff leaves tomorrow
for Mt. Lake Park, Md, where she will
spend the remainder of the summer.
Miss Zoe Jollitf who is now a guest
at a house party at Uniontown, Pa,
will return here on Saturday and will
90 on to Mt. Lake to Join her mother.
Mrs. Jacob Hayden and granddaugh'
ter, Gazelle Smith, will also spend the
summer there. Mr.. Hayden left this
morning to drive the Jolllff team OF
ponies TO the park.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
Loeb's Future
Is In Doubt
HAS NOT ACCEPTED ANY OFFER
THAT WILL TAKE HIM FROM
ROOSEVELT.

OYSTER BAY, July 1O.-op his at
tention being called to the published
report that on December l he would
be succeeded as secretary to the Pres
idept by First Assistant Postmaster
General Frank H. Hitchcock, secre-
tary Loeb explained that the situa-
tion remained unchanged.
Some time ago Secretary Loeb an
nounced he had under consideration
several business propositions, the ac-
ceptauce Of any one of which might
take him from his present duties at
the close OF the year. None Of these
propositions has yet been accepted.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
MRS. THAw AT TONES

Mother and wife Visit Slayer Of Stan
ford White.
NEW YORK, July t0.-For the INT
time in nearly a month Mrs. william
Thaw visited her, son, Harry Tha0s
in the Tombs yesterday. In company
with Evelyn Nesbit Thsw she rode
to the Tombs in an auto.
Mrs. Harry Thaw, who has NOT been
seen much in public since tie niat
Of her husband. has gained apprecla-
bly, in flesh. Her face Is plump and
her color is good.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
FRIENDS DIE TOGETHER.
one Goes to Rescue of Drowning
chum, and Both Sink.

PITTsBURG. July 1O.-Trying to
save his close friend. FARM Coresto,
aged 10, was drowned last night In
the Allegheny river at the mouth OF
Pine Creek, with cravinan Achille,
aged 81.
Achllle waded out beyond his depth
and stepped into a sand hole. In re-
Spouse to his cries for assistance, Cor.
este swan to his rescue. While he
was bringing Achille to shore, both
suddenly sank In full view Of a crowd
of other bathers. Up to a late hour
neither body had been found.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
Birthday Celebration.

Mrs. E. F. Morgan entertained a
number Of friends Tuesday Afternoon
at her home in the First ward conpll'
mentary to her mother, Mrs. Belle
Bennett. who yesterday celebrated her
birthday anniversary. A Delighted
afternoon was spent by the guests and
tempting refreshments were served
Mrs. Caroline Bennett, Of MorgantowDr
and Mrs. W. W. Scott, Of Washington
we're out Of town guests present.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
SOCIETY
&C 3 8 Q z &C.,.


/. y Interesting FlOht elHttss7
Mention was made yesterday Of the
song recital to be given by Messrs G.
R. and ]. C. Kinsey at the Normal an-
1itorium this evening. An interest,
ing programme viii be given as fol-
lows:
/. Duet-qHome to Our Mountains"
.. (a) The sweetest Flower that
Blows ................. Hawley
(b) III Were Rose. .Hesselberg
c. R. Kinsey.
3. (a) I'm Wearing AVA. ..... .Foote
(b) Lock Lomond 1900. Lawson
j. c. Kinsey.
4. Reading-"selected."
S. Daddy ..,............... Behrend
C. R. Klnsey.
6. (a) Myself When Young "Persion
Garden"
(b) Auntle .............. Behrend
JIG. Kinsey.
{. (a) Last Night .......... .Klerult
(b) The Train for Poppyland, Wilson
C. R. Kinsey.
s. Bandolero ............... Stuart
]. C. Kinsey.
9. Readlng-"Almost Beyond Endur-
ance."
10. Duet-"o salutais HostIa"..
....m.. establishments. Wiegand
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
ulsl,ors Leave Tor Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. E, Waddell, who
have been here for the past two weeks
the guests OF the latter's parents, MT
and Mrs. A. ]. Stone, Of Quincy street,
leave tonight for their home at Gov
ington. En- route there they will spend
week at Atlantic City and at lex,
ipgton, Va. At the latter place they
will be the guests Of Mr., Waddelfs
mother.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
Amos Couple Married Today.

A pretty wedding was solemnized
this morning at eleven o'clock at the
parlors Of the Marietta Hotel in which
Edgar Tcothman and Miss Olive Walls
were the contracting parties. Rev.
". H. Wiley performed the ceremony
which was witnessed by Miss Brook
over, Miss Smith and Mr.. L. F. Powell.
the bride and groom are prominent
people of Amos and their many friends
wish them a happy and successful
life.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10

in the London market, which was
supposed to reflect a break in the
speculative corner. Spot tin was quot;
ed at e1s2, or R7 pounds net lower,
while futures were 91 lower at 9lSl.
Locally the market was lower, with
SPOT quoted at S4t941.5O.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
Convention of insurance Men.

OVIVSHIIUH UI IIIsu' 0''1E WS''
Messrs. Thornton and DilIord, SUI
perintendents of the city Office Of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company,
of New York, have received invita-
tons to attend the Triennial conven-
ton Of Insurance men to be held at Ho-
tel schenley, Pittsburg, on the 23d Of
July. Mr.. Haley Fiske, first vice pres
ideut Of the Metropolitan company
will make one Of the principal address
es Of the occasion.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10

WASHINGTON, July 1o.-First As
sistant Postmaster General Hitchcock
last night authorized the statement
that there is no foundation for publish
ed reports that he would succeed Sec
rotary Loeb, and said that the Presi.
dent never offered him the appoint.
ment. He expects to become Assist
ant Secretary Of the Treasury.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
Lives Six Weeks with Broken Spine

WASHINGTON, Pa, July 1o.-Att,
er living 42 days with compound
fracture of the spine, Paul Palomitz,
injured in the Arden mine on May 20
died yesterday afternoon. He was
brought to the Washington hospital
and for time IL was thought that he
would live.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
Butter.

NEW YoRK-Butter firm; receipts
1905: creamery common to extra
19@25c; state dairy common to fair.
ls@211sc; renovated common to ex-
ira, 17922Ac; western factory conf
mon to frsts, 1792Ohc,
Cheese-steady, unchanged; re-
ceipts, 1881.
Eggs-Firm, unchanged; receipts.
1921.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
c. E. Society "At Home

Much pleasure Is anticipated from
the AT home" to be given on Thurs,
day evening of this week by the Chris
tian Endeavor Society Of the NJ. p
Church to which the members of the
organization and their friends have
beenu invited. A musical romance en-
titled "A story Of the Civil War;" will
be the chief entertainment Of the even
ing.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
West Virginia
Ribbon Winner
CLARENCE ~. WATSON, BACK
FROM ABROAD. HAPPY OVER
SUCCESSFUL RACE HORSE CAM;
PkleN.

PAIeN.
BALTIMORE, July 10. = Mr. clar-
'ence W. watson, president Of the Con-
solidatlon Coal Company. was at his
ONCE in the Continental building yes.
terday for the first time in several
weeks. Mr. watson, who is known
throughout the country as a lover OF
horses, went to London last May to
exhibit a few of his prize winning an.
finals at the International horse show.
He arrived in this country last We'd
nesday on the steamer. Kaiser VII.
helm II. Immediately after his ART,
val he went to his summer home at
Fairmont, W. Va, where he remained
until Monday.
In speaking Of his trip yesterday
Mr.. Watson. said It had been satisfac.
tory. His horses, he SAID. carried of
90 ribbons. of which three were frsts.
Lord Baltimore was the most popular
of the horses exhibited. and My Mary.
land also came in for honors.
Mr.. Watson is of the opinion that
ais park four should have won in that
class, but the English judges seem.
ed to think It too fast. Mr.. Watson.
however was backed up in this opin,
lon by Engllshmen. and said that he
had always thought speed was to be
desired, but that the judges at the
show held that the horses were too
fast.
"My horses did not arrive until 10
days before the show opened" said
he, "and did not have an oppor.
tunity to get in proper shape. They
did not get the proper exercise, and
considering the difficulties, l think
they showed up remarkably well.
was congratulated by many on the
showing they made = they were
awarded 90 ribbons, Of which three
were firsts. That is doing very well,
I think"
Mr.. Watson was told of some of the
accounts published in New York pa.
pers about the expenses OF bis trip.
One paper figured out that the horses
shipped to England cost their owner
s25O,OOO; the equipment $4,000, train
ers. help and transportation 100000.
and Mr.. watson.s entertainment =
London, $4,000.
Eyes" said Mr. Watson, az know
what the New York papers said. The
figures they gave are ridiculous. Now.
l took ten horses over and six meu.
1t cost me Just $3.50 round trip for
each horse and IS a round trip for
each man. You can figure that up for
yourself. One paper. as you mention,
said 1 spent $4,000 in entertaining
on the other side. Ridiculous. Now,
the lncldentials connected with the
trip cost Just about the same as they
would here. I can say that the whole
trip was really no more expensive
in fact not as much so-as the trip
to the Kansas City horse show"
Mr.. Watson's horses arrived last
week in New York. few days before
he got home. They are now being pre-.
pared for the horse show at Atlantic
City, which opens next week. and for
which they have been entered Mr..
benefited by the trip. He said to-
benefited by the trip. He said to-
day that he was feeling very well aud
enjoyed thoroughly the vacation he
has had, though he declared he is al,
ways glad to get back home. During
the day many OF his friends called ct
his Office to welcome him back.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
BLOWN FROM A CLIFF.

laborer Explodes Dynamite and Falls
100 Feet.
PLAINFIELD, N. j., July 1O.-Roxy
Demas, laborer, was prying a rock
loose from the top of a cliff at the
stone quarry in the Watching noun
tains near here, when the bar he was
using struck and exploded a dyna.
mite cartridge. The man was blown
from the cliff and fell to the bottom
of the quarry. 100 feet below.
His back, neck and legs we're brok'
en- by the fail and he died instantly.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
Entertained JoIIY Jokers.

Miss Pearl Davis entertained the
Jolly Jokers last evening at her home
On Walnut avenue. A pleasant even
ing was spent by the guests and tempt
ing refreshments were served.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10

have moved the stock of merchant.
ise that had in the First ward to the
Henner building on Barney strsetand
will close it out regardless of cost.
Will auction every week or two. Look
out for an announcement.
N. R. MUsGRovE.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-10
MIII San for midland.

Mr.. and MRS. Charles Ward, Mrs.
Clifford Ramsden ana children left
Monday for New York, and will sail
for England Thursday. = Charleston
Gazette.