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Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-23

The noise awakened the Count, who rush-
ed unarmed into the hail.
Rodolph Vascali seized him by the throat,
and was on the point OF stab6ing hum, Tnenl
Dorothea, the little maid Of Estremaduras
entered, bearing a candle.
The robber started at seeing her, retralneo|
from his blow, and loosened his grasp.
The fine form of Dorothea, robed in nighs
attire, appeared as beautiful VISION OF a
spectre from another and better world. :,
The work Of death was going on at the
extremity of the hall, and over the MARBLE
floor streams of blood flowed in torrents 4
"Stop," she said, 'the work Of death, and
follow me; you want it m money ne ian a9a WAL CON
''What pledge have for thy TRUTH! said'
Rodolph Vascali, leaving his hold OF the
SThe pledge of bood-the tie of nature-Il
am thy only sister"
1t was so.
Rodolph, with commanding voice, orderedl
his band to desist from murder and to retire.
while he compelled the count to sit down,
under pledge not to rise till he bade him.
ssRecoliect,S said he, "my sister, for such
thou art (however thou camest here), know
no ties but those that connect me with my
followers. have checked the stream OF
death only to open the mine of gold"
"Follow me" said Dorothea. and yoq
Slowly they winded up the gothic staircase;
the moon shone sickly through the arched
and uncovered windows; no sound was heard
save that of the whispering wind of the
night, that appeared to mourn for those
whose lives had recently passed away.
They reached the summit of the eastern
II hear" said Rodolph, "the murmuring Of
my band, who are awaiting my arrival with
the booty"
''They shall not long wait thy arrival" said
Dorothea, and at that moment they were at
the edge of the torrent.
She dashed her light to the earth, and
seizing Rodolph by the skirt of his tunic,
hurled him from the battlements.-
He fell amidst his followers, and his blood
spurted in the eyes of his murderous myrmi-
dons.
Amazement seized them all.
Dorothea hastily rang the alarm bell that
communicated with the convent below, and
fred off the signal gun.
The band fed IN all directions, imagining
force was concealed in the chateau; and Doro-
thea, rushing down, raised the count In her
arms, wherein she ever after rested, as
loved and loving wife:
Rodoph was indeed her brother. but had
long been a detestable murderer. She there
fore abhorred his deeds, and on this periloue
occasion she sacrificed him on the shrine Of
duty.
The chateau still stands; the count and
countess still exist, and distribute their hos,
pitality more generously than before; and the
traveller, as he passes over the dreary heights
Of the Sierra Morena," shudderingy muir
murs the name Of Rodolph Vascali, and
blesses that of Dorothea de Rondeville.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-23

IN all ages we read of instances where
female courage, or presence of mind,
~ has not only appeared better over
that of the other sex. but has been
the means of saving and securing life and
liberty, when man has shrunk from the dar-
ing task. Women were once the lawgivers OF
Israel; and Zenobia, of Palmyrenian, set at
defiance all the hosts of Rome.
In the later days we have had brilliant
examples of female heroism.
Joan of Arc, whose spirit, tinctured with
superstition, and reused to enthusiasm, drove
the English from France, and crowned fugi-
tive king at Rheims, can never be forgotten;
nor will all the laurels that Talbot won, ever
redeem his character from the stain of putting
her to death as witch, who put them to de-
feat, as a woman endowed with manly spirit.
In our later times we have had the 'Maid
Of Saragossa," who stood at the cannon's
mouth, and led the citizens on to victory,
when even hope had fed from the hearts of
men, and reposing on a female bosom, changed
the tide Of battle, and poured deluge on the
foe, that in three months drove him from the
whole of Spain, south of the Pyrenees
We have in England had extraordinary In
stances of female courage. We know none
more striking, though less noticed, than that
of the young the beautiful the unfortunate
Lady Jane Gray, who, on the morning of her
tASCutlOuy pubtAl1k uSI uduu W ler neck, sdlu.
''They tell me the executioner is very expert,
and have but 9, little neck. SO my trouble
will soon be over"
But presence of mind was never more
strikingly displayed than In the instance
which occurred where the Sierre Morena rears
its head above the dark rolling clouds, and
where also nature, in her rudest form dis
plays t., the weary traveller wide and dreary
prospect of barren wilds, disparted rocks
falling torrents, gloomy forests of pines, open,
ing chasms, and all the dark variety that
makes nature terrible. without a single CLEAN
Of sunshine to scatter, as it were, the hope of
heaven over the gulf of despair.
On this spot, far above the haunts of civil
lied men, where the wild winds whistle, and
the tempests roar, stands the chateau of
Count de Rondeville, where the narrow path
leads the traveller round the mountains sum
NIT, and where the long practiced mule car
ries its burden In security, though the varia-
ton of an inch would precipitate beast and
rider over precipice of three hundred feet
high. On this spot, perched like an eagles
nest, is the seat of hospitality to be found.
The count, who is lord of the valleys below.
chooses here to fix his abode. He was fond Of
field sports, and mountain scenery; to bring
down the hawk and falcon, TO wind the thick
cts after the wolf and the fox, and to spring
from rock to rock with giant bound after the
feet chamois, constituted his amusements of
the day
At evenings close, to open his door to the
way-worn traveller, to rouse the fire on the
hearth, and spread the table with plenty,
were his predominant delights. Thousands
have tasted of his Iberalty and whenever he
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-23

visited the smiling fields below, the hspings
of children and the benedictions of the aged
proclaimed his passage.
He passed his life without ostentation, and
had not male servant in his retinue.
One little girl, native of Estremadura,
aged nineteen, was selected to attend upon
his own person, and he treated her as his
and on his return he threw himself upon
couch, and sunk into repose.
Dorothea, aware that he would not re-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-23

quire her assistance any more, retired TO
rest, and SO did all the servants
About one in the morning. banditti. at
the head of whom was Rodolph Vascah, so
long the terror of Spain, thundered at the
gates of the chateau, and soon burst them
open.
They tore the menials from their beds,
and with horrid imprecations made them
disclose where their little treasures were
deposited, and some they put to instant
death.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-23

Nm all ages we read of instances where
female courage. or presence of mind,
y has not only appeared better over
that of the other sex. but has been
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-17
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
A Narrow Escape.

Many people have a narrow escape
from pneumonia and consumption as
a result of cold that hangs on. Fo-
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and prevents pneumonia and con-
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-17
High Praise of Taft
Voiced by President

the hardest job on earth" said Mr..
Roosevelt. But he added that he
himself was not the least tired, not
bit fatlgued, and was, in fact, just as
fresh as the day when he began his
service,
Mr.. Roosevelt retains his strength
because. he refuses to worry, because
he has mastered the job and because,
more particularly, he has learned
how to avoid burdening himself with
details, For example. If any one
wants TO do business about public
lands, he must go to Garfield; about
Indians to Leupp; about consuls to
Root or Bacon, and so on. When he
first came to the White House Mr..
Roosevelt tried to ru nthe whole gov
ernmenti he took on himself details
and work and worry which he had
no need to- take. Now he throws all
these things of on his assistants and
goes out for a drive or a walk. The
result Is today he is as clear eyed
and strong and active as any prime
young athlete in the land.
In talking about Taft he laid stress
upon one point the presidency is too
big job to he successfully handled
by man who does not know how 20
get along well with men, to work com
fortably with them, to get out Of
them the best there is In them. For
his own success the president modest
~ gives much of the credit to his as
sociates and snbordinates, and he
points out that the White House is
no place for man who is not fond
of consultation. OF conferences, of
talking things over and who likes to
bury himself at his desk. studying
everything out alone and single
handed trying to be wise enough and
broad enough to run the whole ma
chine and meet all the complex prob
lens that are constantly arising.
Such a man, in the presidents opin-
ion, especially IL he ignored the lead
ers OF his party and refused to rec
ognlze their right to be consulted,
would be rank failure in the presi-
dency. II he had any particular
person in mind he didn't name him.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-17

I" Discovery" is not so good for
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but for all the obstinate hang-on,
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It's an insult to your inteIIl-
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of ankn0zU7t COMPOSITION in place of
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Most dealers recommend Doctor
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With tricky dealers 1t is diff.
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Something else that pays them a
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-17

~ SWEET !. MELODY EIoyR.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-17
ACUTE
Even Critical is the Situation
Between the Hayden Gov
eminent and France.
ny Annotated Prssa.l

PARIS, France. Mar. 1.-THE sit
uation between the Haytfen govern
ment and France has become acute
and critical. Tho French legation
at Port au- Prince is menaced aue a
general massacre of the white resi-
dents Of the island is feared. This
information was conveyed in al Of
fetal dispatch to the foreign Office
from the French minister to Hayti.
The dispatch stated that between
ten and fifteen prominent revolution
lists have been executed and that
General Nord Alexis was proclaimed
president Hayti declined to permit
the revolutionists who have taken
refuge at the French legation to
leave the island. The French cruis-
er, Destrees, is expected soon at
Gonaiyes and to act in cooperation
with the British and German war
ships now arrived at Hayti.
France. Germany and Great Britain
are acting in accord In this situation.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-17

Not a drop of alcohol enters into
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dlycerine plays an important
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In coughs and hoarseness caus-
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-17

On next Monday. Mar. %. the
management Of the Grand opera
house win inaugurate a season of
polite vaudeville, hIgh-class moving
pictures and illustrated songs. There
will be a matinee daily and two per-
formances each night. "
1t shall be the aim of the manage
ment to present an entertainment
that ladies and children can attend
with perfect confidence, The opera
house, is cool, clean and comfortable
and the surroundings are pleasant.
The vaudeville features will be the
very best obtaInable and only clean
acts will be allowed on the stage of
the Grand. The pictures have been
secured from New York firm and
will be the latest and all new when
shown here. Everything win be
done for the comfort and conyen-
fence of the patrons.
SO popular has this style OF enter
tainment become that in all the large
cities, theatres are being devoted to
this line of performances. The
theatre will be artificially cooled,
and the management reiterates that
on all occasions patrons will be as
sured of comfore and pleasant sur
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-17
He is "The Biggest Going
Concern in the Country"
Says Roosevelt.
FILLS EVERY REQUIREMENT
Walter WeIlman Reports EST.
mate of ohioan as Given by
Associate in Service.
BY Walter wclIman.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. IL
Taft is the biggest going concern
in the country. "-Theodore Roose-
welt.
Now that there is so much discus
sion of the personality and fitness of
the various aspirants for the presi-
dency, and especially so much talk
OF the individuality and ability Of
Secretary Taft, 1t is interesting to
know the opinion OF Taft held by
one of the men who know him best
who has worked for years side by
side with him and whose judgment
may be accepted by every one as ma
ture, well-grounded and valuable.
Not many days ago a group OF the
presidents friends were gathered at
the White House. Discussion arose
OF the abilities and fitness for presl-
Dental honor of all the men now
prominent before the public in that
connection. Various opinions were
expressed by the visitors and finally
President Roosevelt took a hand. He
praised most OF the presidential aspi-
rants on the Republican slde-Knox,
Cannon, Fairbanks, La Follette-and
even spoke pleasantly and fairly OF
Foraker. When he came to Taft his
expression, both rhetorical and facial,
was Enthusiastically Rooseveltian.
Considered from the standpoint
of purely intellectual equipment"
said the president, "Elihu Root is
undoubtedly the greatest man we
have in public life today. But for
allround strength, for ability to deal
with men as well as with questions,
as worker and result-getter, VIII
liam H. Taft is the biggest going
concern in the country"
The president went on to. speak Of
Taft's happy temperament, of his re-
markable ability to deal.happily with
men, of his love for consultation, Of
his patience in threshing out differ
ences OF opinion, of his wholesome
good humor, OF his extraordinary IA
cility for getting at the heart and jus
tice Of any complex problem, Of his
fine legal and judicial training, of his
vast experience in both national and
international affairs, of his well-nigh
perfect equipment for the difficult
role Of president of the United
States. II was such an appreciation
coming from Theodore Roosevelt, as
would have made the ears OF the
modest Mr.. Taft-"The fine big boy
man in public life"-burn not lit
tie had he heard it.
During the same conversation Mr..
Roosevelt spoke OF his own experience
in the White House. He spoke with
great modesty. with fine dignity. with
out the slightest affection. as simply
as a man might talk of his term Of
service as county clerk or the CASH
Ter Of a bank. He said the men who
think the presidency an easy place 20
an ought TO have a chance to try II.
Then they would find out how great
", they had been mistaken. 1T Is
q +.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-17
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-17

Harry Kelly i'm his musical play
His Honor the Mayor" which viii
be seen at the Grand tomorrow night
comes here with a record OF a con
tinuous run of Ave months In New
York and six months in Chicago
which steamps it as one of the most
conspicuous successes in recent
theatrical history. The music OF
''His Honor, the Mayor" was written
by Julian Edwards and Alfred E.
Aarons, both of whom have won
recognition among American compos-
ers. Mr. Edwards has written such
light operas as Princess Chic, !"
When Johnny Comes Marching
Home Brian Boru," dolly Var
den," and Loves Lottery" while
Mr.. ,Aarons has written "The Knick-
erbocker Girl" Ny Antoinette" and
"The China DOLL" The book is from
the pens of Charles j. Campbell and
R. H. Skinner, librettists of wide re-
nown. The company remains the
same as during the all summer run
in New York including some of the
best known players on the lyric
stage.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-17
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
lame shouIder.

Whether resulting from a sprain
or from rheumatic pains, there is
nothing SO good for a lame shoulder
as Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Apply
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at each application and quick cure is
certain. For sale by all dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-17
DR.. Shoop's
RestOr alive
FALL DEALERS"
A Life az stake.

Your life may be at stake when you
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trouble as Brights disease and dia-
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that could be quickly cured by Foleys
Kidney Remedy. Commence taking
1t at the first sign Of danger.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-17
1t win be the Fad.
For plseases Of the san

Nearly all diseases of the skin such
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II allays the itching and smarting al
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-17
Weak Kidneys

Weak Kidneys, Rz1oly point to weak hdney
Nerves Tho kldneyE Inc the Heart and the
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u your back aches or & weak, II the ,srina
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Tables or Lquid-and see what i can and win
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-17
Stomach Trouble Cured

II you have any trouble with your
stomach you shold take Chamber
laln's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Mr.. ]. P. Kote, of Edna, Mo-, says:
Il have used great many different
medicine for stomach trouble. but
find Chamberlain's's Stomach and
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any other remedy ever used" For
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-17
A Square-Deal

Is assured you when you buy one of DR..
Pierce's Family Medicines for all the in
gradients entering into them are printed on
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they are perfectly harmless even to the
most delicate women and children.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-17
ywEEr MELODY FLOUR.

Kodol is today the best known
remedy for all disorders of the stom-
ach. such as dyspepsia, heart burn.
sour stomach and belching of gas.
Sold here by all druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-17

roundtngs. Prices for these per
fOrmances will be 10 cents.