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explained that it was something which prevented
people from having misfortnes and gave them
exactly what they wanted.
The train shct suddenly into a tunnel and
Florence junior felt that the hour was ripe. She
would not hand the bean over to her companion,
for she had wide experience-being generous
child-of the difficulty in inducing grown-ups to
accept anything.
every sweet of you, darling!" they were apt
to say with a large smile and perhaps kiss.
"And thank you so much, but you may want it
some day, you know" and
| She would want her bean day most prob
ably-she would not dwell on that. Somebody
wanted it most frightfully uow-the future must
1 take care of itself.
She glanced across at Miss Montague. She
was leaning back against the brown leather of
the carriage with her eyes closed.
! Her face was SO white and wan and the noise
OF the tunnel was nerve-shaking, that had she
not had absorbing idea to distract her, Flor
ence would have been terrified.
| As it was, she was so breathlessly engaged in
dislo6ging the bean from its chain and fumbling
in her mite Of pocket for paper to wrap it
in, that she was csllous to all external impress
sions.
The only paper she possessed was a letter from
daddy written a month ago, when he had run
over to Paris and she was left at home. The
letter had been very carefully treasured. for
daddy, being busy man, was generally addicted
to picture postcards only. She could not part
with this, she decided, but the envelope-why
not the envelope?
. She dropped the bean into the envelope, and
folding it carefully, booked again at her visavis
Miss Montague still remained very quiet her
white face turned slightly away from the child
her eyes closed.
| Now or never.
At the side of Florence reposed the golf cape
: She turned it carefully till she came to
pocket, and into the pocket she thrust the en-
e velope with its precious contents, destined-sht
D was certsin-to accomplish such cheering results
/ Then she sat perfectly still for three moments
and felt so guilty that she had to say over anc
e over again. at tan't be nsughty-it tan't b
d naughty" ...
{ They dived into daylight, and Miss Montagu'
t sat up and tried to smile. She went over Il
Florence and brushed the crumbs from her coat
5 retied the bonnet which she had urdone in he
hssty search and generally, and all unsuspecting
d tidied her.
d 1--WE sha'nt be long now, dear, before We ge
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-11-22
CHAPTER III.

If Florence Montague had been Hindu or a
Mohammedan she would have known the day to
be unpropitious for travelling and remained at
Clevedon awaiting a good omen.
As she was neither, she was apt in after years
to put the startling events of it down to far
seeing Providence.
That the identical train in which she had with
straining, unbeleving eyes read of Caspar Mad
docks sudden death, should be vehicle of al
most like destruction to herself, was surely
something more than mere coincidence. But CO.
incidence or not, so it was. They had not run
two miles beyond Swindon when it seemed TO
her all at once that the world-the world out
of which Caspar Maddox had gone forever
stopped quite suddenly. A sharp whirr, a jerk,
the feeling Of intolerable weight on her fore
head and then darkness-that was all.
It-whatever it was-had happened before she
had realized its possibility. The cause of it she
heard much later. Only two empty carriages in
trevened between her and the engine and the
engine had narrowly escaped telescoping an emp
ty excursion train in front of it. 1t was thought
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-11-22

" necessary to remark; and thus, some people
will not impTobably be rather surprised to learn
that many attempts have had Disappointing
result for the simple reason that the candidates
have not been thoroughly up to Scratch" for
one surely needs to be right up to the mark to
carry out this great swim successfully. Personally
7 always keep in pretty strict training, as not a
day passes on which I do not go in for some
sort of vigorous exercise, such as rowing walk
ing. or swimming, all of which find most bene-
fetal ..
People have often asked me what particular
advantage will be gained, and what good it viii
do to the world in general, were the Channel one
day to be beaten by some strong swimmer.
might with equal reason reply by asking: What
is the aim and object of trying TO win the Derby,
or break the Atlantic record, exceeding in any
thing else you like?" Surely, it is not merely
for the sake of making money?
No! 1t seems to me that there must be some
honor and glory attached to doing feat which
appears to be almost impossible of human skill
and energy.
Anyway your humble servant would have real
lied the ambition Of her athletic life were she
one day to pull of what may perhaps be best
termed The Blue Ribsnd OF the Sea"
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-11-22

to Swindon,' she said. Are you tired:"
Florence shook her head. She sat stifhy in her
place, her legs sticking out in front, and resumed
the golIiwig; but the desire to converse had de-
parted, and Miss Montague was too utterly mis-
erable-too anxious to get back to the shelter
Of home to notice. When they were slowing
down at Swindon Station the child suddenly
reached out two arms and kissed her friend warm
ly on the cheek
You'll be Alright now" she said, consolingy,
''twite Alright
She said it with such emphasis and conviction
that the words penetrated the shell of sick de
preston which held Miss Montague and made her
wonder. And in a few minutes another emf
nently respectable person. somewhat older than
the last-had claimed Florence junior with defer
entail thanks to her travelling companion, and
horribly alone.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-11-22

or shortcomings, it cannot, at any rate, be sald
tba. swimmers lack continuity Of purpose ana
determination, for every year, with untsling
regularity, swimmers who have made the attempt
10 overcome that little neck of water which sepa-
rstes England from France more times than
tbev would perhaps care to acknowledge, as well
ss numerous recruits, turn up to do battle, while
records are continually being added to the list
of those who have done good Channel "best."
Now, / do not, for moment, pretend to De an
infalHble authority on the peculsritles OF tne
cg.,nsl. Int at the same time a. one who has
tried to emulate Captain Webb's memorable feat
81 lust over twentyone years ago, can, at least,
sneak from personal experience.
In the first place, l should ike to say that,
really to appreciate the extraordinary difheuihes
~ tbe Channel swim, it is necessary to have made
an attempt to swim it.
Were it possible to make an attempt to reach
the Continent in bathing suit, in perfectly
calm weather, With smooth seas all the Eay over,
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-11-22
CHAPTER II.

Miss Montague looked as startled as she felt
at this gratuitous revelation of family history
But grandpa was kind TO your she said,
feeling that the child must be weaued back from
below-stairs criticism on matter who had oby1-
ously ruled his retsiners with rod of iron.
0h. yes. He gave me 10, an kiss at des-
sert generally. But Daddy gave me my lucky
bean"
~And what's your lucky bean, l wonder!' In.
aufred Miss Montague, with exeeliently simulated
excitement.
The child laid the goTliwog carefully down, and
az carefully proceeded to tumble with the top
most buttons of her white coat. She united
three after some exertion and hard breathing,
and then. holding the coat open, proudly dis
rIsa,ed ( small siIk-clothed neck and chest, on
Thieh reposed thin gold chain, with curious
ornament looking like black acorn in yer
million cup attached to it.
.aVat,s my lucky beam" she said, delightedly
Daddy bringed it from Africa, and ne says its
Q mascot.
"Dear mel" Miss Montague leaned forward
and touched II respectfully. And do you al
ways wear it,"
small Florence nodded hard.
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7 >HF7IHE PAG &c nlMn
1UCMY BEA =

ATH, Swindon. Readin' and Pad
dingtonl"
An energetic servant OF the
Great Western Railway Company
announced this in peculiarly
raspy voice as he patrolled the
platform Of that dull and unin-
tercsting station, Bristol.
Miss Montague bought a daily
paper. Then she walked leisurely
the length Of the train and select
ed an empty tirst-elass carriage.
Into this, preceded by an obliging
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-11-22

-NETTE KELLERMAN, the cham
picn woman swimmer, wrote the fol-
lowing after an unsuccessful effort 10
swim across the English Channel.
However numerous may be their 9th
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-01
Dillon for swisher.


The Telegram for some time has
told Its readers that 1t felt assured
that C. w. Dillon would decline, to
run for governor, and now he has
actually declined, in a public state
ment that leaves no room for doubt
Following the declination another
statement comes that he declares the
swisher platform good enough for
him. Both are important utterances
and far-reaching politically, as they
indicate strongly that Mr.. swisher
has the endorsement of the State
administration, Of which Mr.. Dillon
until recently was an important part.
Those who urged Mr.. Dillon to be-
come a candidate viii now doubtless
follow him in declaring for Swish
er's platform and this viii at once
greatly enhance the swisher cam
paign, which is now under good
headway, with every indication Of
winning.
1t is improbable that any other
candidates than those announced viii
enter the race and thus Mr. Dilion's
act has placed the contest beyond any
uncertainty or new development.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-01
re1- Ye1rIl RegoI1fIo1g.

The 5lorgantoHn Post very aptly
oRcrs editorially. tie following reso-
Iutions, Waiea he big men mentioned
therein WIN doubles make heed to
observe.
Rooseye8t= Resolved that I win
speak softly and keep the big stick
under my sltcker Ctill get q chance
to use It on an .Annanias or 4 Feac-
tioDary).
TAFT: Resolved that I VIII quit
wandering about IN the Antipodes.
that win settle down and attend to
business.
Fairbanks: Resolved that I win
take course In temperance and en-
deavor to Increase my Fahrenheit.
Bryan: Resolved that VIII en-
deaEor to emulate the political Wis
dom OF Bre'r Rabbit.
Hughes: Resolved that will not
allow myself to be kicked up stairs
by odeII's league OF Republican.
clubs.
Knox: Resolved that I WI de
vote myself to jumping on the shade
Of PeIetiah Webster, and that Will
quit running after a Job I am not
next to.
Uucle Joe. Resolved that I win
- .-.oo,t,,r,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-01
ReDublicans Ought to Win.

The Republicans of Adamston
have a splendid ticket in the field
and are hopeful Of winning at the
municipal election there. The peo-
ole of that. tb ing suburban town
should throw ali prejudice aside and
band themselves together for the
success of the ticket headed by Capt
Fan Outright. 1t is ticket all are
justly proud OF.
Mr.. Outright for many years has
been a leader in movements to i'm
prove Adamston Intellectually,
socially. religiously and morally. He
has given his personal efforts large
II to the work and has helped the
town to advance to its present excel
lent state.
Upright In every particular,
.scrupulously honest and sincerely
conscientious in all his undertakings,
Capt Outright has the confidence of
every citizen OF the town. and this
SuOul0 COUNT .hASA AOA OAS saw -
politics should not at the important
juucture of voting overlook these
noble qualities on the part OF Mr..
Outright. nor should they allow po-
lItieal designs to intrigue them now.
Associated with Mr.. Outright are
men of unuuestloned integrity and
splendid business ability. They are
all substantial citizens. with the best
interests OF the town at heart, and
even the opposition can not fairly
and honestly point ont any good rea-
son why the Outright ticket should
not be elected from top to bottom.
as the Telegram feels confident it
win be.
But confidence does not win cleo
lions and it will be necessary for
every man who desires the election
Of this ticket to go to the polls and
vote right. Remember every vote
counts and. resolve that you cannot
afIord to let this opportunity pass.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-01
C,1,nb of Comfort.

The Morgantown Post gives the
following crumb of comfort to Editor
Presley Morris who is after Harry
woodyard's scalp. says the Fairmont
West virginian:
"The Post ventures to call the at
tention Of the State Journal to the
fact that a position on the rivers and
.harbors committee had no rabbit
foot eject in the case of Capt. Dove
ner when a mightier than Dovener
arose in the land"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-01
This Year.

clarksburg and Harrison county
ySrSproperly look forward to the
OF this year with confident
j The year closed marked sig
progress in the development of
great store OF natural resources
the skin, knowledge, energy and
power OF man were seen to leave
enkHts everywhere.
The present year will doubtless be
a period Of greater work and larger
development, as each preceding year
mikes stronger foundation for
prs f6ss, and as our people do not
"a ogtade or stand still. it means a
ipushing onward.
With buf an exception or two.
eaused By the window glass strike.
the factories here are all running.
STEADY work is given and they prom
ise to be buster this year than last.
Along with the industrial centers Of
the country Clarksburg sees ohe year
beginning with fine prospects Cor
commercial and industrial activity
and Is steadsast in the faith that the
future Is to be greater than the past.
Referring to the recent financial
furry IN this connection the Nor
gantown Post correctly and hopefzl-
" sizes up that situation as follows:
THE strenuous financial situation
Of the talI month of 1907 Is rapidly
passing. The Wall street panic was
q mere stumble IN the headlong pro
press OF our national prosperity.
The general business conditions Of
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-01

Entering upon a new year numer-
GUS resolutions were doubtless made,
as is the custom. and likely lot OF
them VIII be broken, but it is better
to enter the year even that way than
not to resolve at all. The very fact
that a man makes a resolution is
evidence that he IS possessed Of a
desire to do betetr and Is not alto
gether wanton.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-01
Adamston las a man running e

Adamston has a man running Tor
mayor, who Is a devout Christian
gentleman, and yet some are so IL
logical as to be sailing under the
false name Of peoples reform" A
reform ticket against Capt Outright
does not sound good. Indeed, the
name Of the ticket at least is nom
sensical.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-01

Barbe may be candidate for Tom
Mnler.s place. If he wants to. and
this section viii not kick. though 1t
is a little early yet to promise the
vote for that oflee.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-01

with Mr.. Dillon out of the race
as the Telegram said he you'd be It
seems that there will be no more to
enter and that the contest among the
three may now go on in earnest.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-01
FINDING OF MACHINE
May Result in Uneartaing a Burg.
larry Not Yet Repprted to Police

Lorenzo Robinson. eo1ored. and N.
D. stuart ran across a penny chwing
gum machine in tne alley just west
Of stuart's residence at o'clock
this morning. The matter mas been
reported to the police and a burg
larry may be unearthed.. The ma
chine contained a large amount Of
chewing gum and chocolate drops.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-01

Wren the wheeling 1ntelligeneer
talked to C. W. Dillon about his not
running for governor. 1t learned
what the Telegram knew and said
weeks ago.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-01

Now is the time to advise one and
all 70 write 1t sI9Os."- so. pardon
us for telling you.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-01
WEDNESDAY,. JANUARY |. 1908
al Erenine Echo.

Do not be unsociable, in the most
popaious places i've the true wild
Deasts-Baltnasar Gracian.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-01

q meEEy - -.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-01
mo FaIrnlont Tines 3 not q

oetaso By any. means.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-01
( OFF Holiday Goods

4 OFF Holiday Goods
Sterling Silver Novel
ties, Bnc-a-Brac and etc.
You will find in the as
sortment many handsome
and useful articles. Look
them over, you may find
something that you have
been wanting.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-01

Ladies TAILORED Skirts
We have a very large
line for your choosing,
the prices viii meet with
your approval, for the
values are great. All col
ors, styles and sizes, for
medium, large or small
figures.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-01
Great Values IN Waists

Great Values IN Waists
Handsome waists of
Silk also all=over nets,
made in the very latest
styles and kinds for your
choosing. If interested
call at waist department
for particulars.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-01

Handsome Fur Sets OF separate
pieces, all marked in plain figures
the regular price less 20 per cent
Space prevents detailed descrip
tons, but those interested viii find
here the best Fur values of this
year. Take advantage of this 20s
per cent. sale. Furs for ladies.
misses and children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
President and Taft.

Downstairs In what the students are
wont to call the mud room" an artist
has taken liberties not only with the
painting itself. but with President
Roosevelt and a member OF his Cabi-
net. The President is shown on can
vas in the guise Of a loving mother gaz-
ing into the Upturned chubby face held
in his (her) arms, the babe-in-arms be-
ing Secretary Taft
Having poked fun az the Chief Execu-
tive OF the land. the 'SFa6irs' then pro
ceeded 10 let the public enjoy itself at
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
CARTER HAS SLIM CHANCE
TO REGAIN ARMY PLACE

army officers greet with derision an
expected attempt by Obelin II. Carte
70 regain his position IN the army. II
= ' apparent that there IS but small pos
slolhty Of Mr.. Carter gaining his ex-
pressed hope OF recovering the honor of
ms position IN the Engineer Corps.
There Is small likelihood Of his rein
statement.
ms expressed impression. given in an
interview in Chicago. that the decision
or Judge Kohlssat indicates him com
pietely on the charges Of which he was
convicted Of conspiracy 70 rob the
Government. IS entirely at odds with
the judgment Of tie judge advocate
generals Office Of the army. In me
opinion or that Office, Judge Kohlsaat's
decision has nothing TO DO with fbe
army case against Carter.
The supreme Court never passed
upon the merits Of the Carter case. blU
IN the Greene-GaynoF cases tho SUI
preme Court did 90 over the Identical
questions raised IN the Garter. case, and
upheld the Government az all points. &"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
ENTERPRISE

What ye gittin' up there, Hiram
Souvenir postcards Of the plgsty an
henhouse for the sumfaer boarder
trade. Exchange
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
FIVE LEAVE HOME
TO SEE NEW YORK
Richmond Boys Fall Into
Clutches of Washing
ton Police.

Bound for New York on a freight
train, five boys from Richmond thought
they would stop or in Washington a
few days and see the sights of the Ma
tional Capital. They arrived here early
this morning, and the police OF the
Ninth precinct decided it would be a
good thing 10 detain them until their
parents could be notified.
The boys gave their names as Thomas
Marshall street: Vinney Harkey. nine
teen, 1903 Beverly street; Roger Martin,
thirteen, zoe Clay street; Peter Aaron,
403 East Grace street, and Walter c.
10th. twenty-one, 7 West Marshall
street
Becoming tired Of the simple life in
the Virginia city, the boys started for
New York. They wanted to see Broad
way and the Bowerys and the other
famous places. Not having sufficient
capital with which to purchase railroad
tickets, they took passage IN box car.
Martin says he is a jockey and ex-
Pected TO make enough money TO give
his companions a grub stake" until
they got on their feet When they
reached Washington. they had become
tired OF travelling IN the box car. Mar
tin says he didn't know the races had
started here, but the police found lne
five in the vicinity OF the Be ming track
They were taken to tho House Of Dc
tenuon, where they will be held until
word is received from the Richmond
authorities
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
FIRE TRAPS.
IN OTHER SCHOOLS
Chief Belt Reports Similar
Conditions in Seventeen
Buildings.

Chief ". T. Belt. OF the Fire Depart
gtments today submitted to the Commits
5sioners a report of his inspection of the
Following school buildings: Sayles ].
BOVINE, CardOza, Bell. Bell annex. Ran
dali, SmallwoOd. Amidon, jefferson.
Jones, Bannecker, Carberry, Taylor.
simmons. n Street High School, Doug
las, Seaton, and Arthur
Il ind" says the chief. "the same
general conditions existing in these sew
: enteen schools as We're found in the
twelve schools reported upon last Mon
day. In three of these buildings. the
Amidon. Bannecker, and Carberry, the
stairWays are Of wood and have rec
commended that these stairways be re-
placed with iron or fire resisting ma
Ierial.
Two rooms in premises 4O4 First street
southwest are used for The acCOmmOda-
p ZION OF pupils for whom there is no
room at the Bell School These two
rooms are greatly oyercrowded, the
hallway is extremely narrow, and the
building is not at all suitable for school
{ purposes. Attention Is invited to this
matter. and il is recommended that the
use OF this house for school purposes
be discontinued"
! Cenmissioner mcfarland said today
that Chief Belt will continue TO inves-
: Iigate the conditions OF schools and
A4LEAlEn. a LdEL WHICH utCG HOT seem
TO be generally understood. judging by
inc number of inquiries received.
As the result OF the inspection by
eChief Belt Of the IRE department OF
la number of churches, the Commission
TRrs viii request the trustees to make
certain changes in the buildings TO per-
nit easier egress in case OF fre. Chief
BELT has inspected the AICKendCee
Methodist Episcopal Church, Calvary
sBaptist Church, ST. Teresa's Catholic
sChurch, St. AIary's Catholic Church and
s1he Congregation OF Above ShOlem
tSynagogue. He has reported that the
iGOors OF all these buildings. with the
exception of the Calvary Baptist
5Church, be altered 50 as 10 swing out
ward.
Further inspection Of churches will be
made by Chief Belt as soon as he can
md time fer the purpose The com
anissioners say that churches do not
come within the scope OF the fire-escape
law. but that other provisions Will be
made TO safeguard the congregations.