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The Falls City tribune., 1908-12-11

/ approve the recommendations OF
the general board for the in
crease of the navy, calling especial
attention to the need OF add
tional destroyers and golfers, and above
all, of the four battleships. 1t is desir-
able to complete as soon as possible q
squadron of eight battleships of the best
existing type.
l most earnestly recommend that the
general board be by law turned into a
general staf. There is literally no ex-
cuse whatever for continuing the pres
emit bureau organization of the navy. The
navy should be treated as a purely mill
tary organization, and everything should
be ~subordinated to the one object of Sc
curing military efficiency. A system
of promotion by merit, either by selec-
ton or by exclusion, or by both
processes, should be introduced. 1t is out
of the question, IL the present principle
of promotion by mere seniority is kept,
to expect to get the best results from the
higher officers. Our men come too old.
and stay for too short a time, in the high
command positions.
Nothing better for the navy from every
standpoint has ever occurred than the
cruise of the battle fleet around the
world. The Improvement of the ships in
every way has been extraordinary, and
they have gained far more experience
in battle tactics than they would have
gained If they had stayed in the Atlantic
waters. The American people ave cause
for profound qualification, both in view
of the excellent condition of the fleet as
shown by this cruise, and in view of the
Improvement the cruise has worked in
this already high condition. / do not
believe that there is any other service in
the world in which the average of char
acter and efficiency in the enlisted men
is as high as is now the case in our own
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
The White House, Tuesday, December
9. 1905.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-12-11

In my last annual message | COM
mended the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
recommendation for an extension of the
parcel post on the rural routes. The
establishment of a local parcel post on
rural routes would be to the mutual
benefit of the farmer and the country
storekeepcr, and IL liz desirable that the
routes, serving more than $4,000, 900
people, should be utilized to the fullest
practicable extent.
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I'm not saying il to excuse myself.
hr. Grafton. for nothing can do that, q"
naid Jennison, but ala refuse the Of
fer he made at the time and an
nouneed my Intention OF revealing the
plot TO you,
Brady was furious. He wouldn't let
me out OF the offlce-indesd. have
sometimes doubted 81 I was not in
serious danger that day. He promised
to make Kenyonvile too hot to hold
me. Il told you. On the other hand,
he promised me large sum II would
help him and Ccison'
How muchy'' said Grafton angriIy.
Jennison avoided bis gaze
1T was s1oo. 900. SIR
And I've trusted you with more
than that-fool that / vast
You can't make me see the matter
in any worse light than I see It now.
said Jennison wretchedly. Il under
stand what a contemplate cur I am,
Mr.. Grafton. ana I'm doing what little
can 10 atone for 1t.
well. we compromised rr1a my
promise not to mention the AFFAIR. and
left. I don't know how I faced you
for a week. every day, with that on
my mind. However, day before yes
ter. Brady was waiting for me at noon
when I went 20 lunch. He knew that
the notes were in your ONCE, and he
knew that was the person most ike
~ 10 see them. He renewed his OFFER
to me. TO steal them ana hand them
over TO him and Colson. That was all
nc asked. and he doubled his original
price FOR the miserable work. When
refused. he doubled his threstsI He
scared Hle. Mr.. GraftonI'
Grafton's tight, shut lips, offered no
comment
IN the end I accepted. sir. At least
we left It that Il the notes could be
had without breaking Into anything. I
was to take them. Then you went
away that night and left thsIn lying
sauarely on the front OF yoar open
desk"
Yes, that was an absurd trick, IN
admit"
up t. the moment you left. sir.
had no intention or complying. sun
posed, OF course, that you would st
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What was I TO do? II you came
and found me with the papers In my
possession il was all over II you
found me ut ell. IL would have been
bad enough. For a moment l felt
panic-stricken. Then the inspiration
came. ! seized one OF your envelopes,
thFust IN the notes, directed II TO
Brady. dropped it in the chute. end
darted back into the Offices. The fire.
escape ladders 1 found. had been
taken away. huddled into the cor
ner. and waited for you 10 find me.
YOU didn't"
Grafton nodded and smiled tartIy.
Then you went away and / climbed
back and turned on the lights for a
moment 10 see II there were any signs
OF my deteoticn. The desk was closed;
1 turned out the lights and hurried
out by way OF the elevator"
so It was you, after all. Jennisonr'
Yes. The rest OF that nights dosngs
I have heard, Of course. from Bradv
He had not expected the documents. TO
come In that way, nor at that time
Hence, 20 keep up the appearance Of
perfect friendliness. he was willing TO
help you. He opened the box, saw the
envelope with my handwriting, and
you know the rest"
g DO. indeed. It was Brady whom we
chased then 20
Yes. he feared that you might be
able 70 ger the box open somehow. and
he returned twice in his EFFORT to I'M
lock the thing, The last time he drop
ped the key
And Colson2't
Brady saw him some tine after he
left you. told him that the documents .
we're probably in their hands, and had
him leave. 1t was Brady's idea that
he might persuade you to stay here
for day or two, but Colson doubted
it. Then thsy decided on the scheme
OF drugging you. and Colson knew this
den OF old. That is the whole story
And a very choice story it ia said
Grafton bitterly. ''The honest poiiti-
clan. the great and good ana upright
business man, and the trusted con
lidenti6l cIerki''
II was the worst OF the lot" said
Jennison. I'm doing what I can 10
make amends now"
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least lock the wrstehsd things IN the
safe. but when I saw them there the
temptation was too much, somehow.
Even then conquered It and left in a
hurry before It could return.
But All the evening the idea haunt
cd me may as well be honest-and I
thought what } could do with $4,000
OF my own. I thought how easy 1t
would be to so away when the FIRST
excitement had Gained down and live
the rest Of my life as I pleased. Up
20 II o'clock, though. / crushed ii
back; bat then the temptation got the
better OF me.
Il went back TO the building. By
chance, Parker was ia the basement.
managed TO sneak IN and Up b. the
stairs. 1 found the papers. and was
Just about to pocket them when you
came up IN the elevator. 1 knew thai
it must be y2u. for no one else would
be likely 10 demonstrate thst emer-
.eucs stop ln the middle Of the night
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CHAPTER XIX.
Nc Sal Of Conscience.

The Stab Of Conscience.
or al the remarkable things that
had happened u Grafton within the
evenUul day or two the oldest. Il
seemed go him. was the opporUune ap-
pear8nce OF his chief clerk. Jennison.
That he should have covered the
hundreds Of miles between Kenyon
vile and Chicago. that he should have
come so accurately 10 the very spot
where Grafton was in trouble. was 81
tie short or miraculous The man
saved hE 80 bare a margin from actual
murder. leaned against the wall ana
stared stupidity al his confidential as
sistant.
The officers were hurrying about
lights appeared here and there in the
without difficulty the whole squaiid
scene. Jennison stared up at Grafton
with strange sort OF dumb agony.
Then the spell broke as the police
men gathered again and talked quick
~ among themselves. .ennison leap
ed up the stairway AMI seized his en-
ployer's bend In cold fingers.
Thank God. SIR he mumbled
-Oh, thank God. MIR. Grafton"
Grafton shook himself together.
I'm inclined 70 think that the
thanks are partly yours. Jsnnison.
he said. How under the sun did you
know-what brought you he,,e 10 the
very place. at the very time
That's what I've come te tell-that
and more. and shall have 10 tell II
quickly. sir. Where can we go in this
place. 70 talk
I-wen. don't know. They have
2 very fine dining-roon, if I remember
correctly. Perhaps IT'S safe there
now
It's safe anywhere now the rounds
man interposed. They've left. even
to the owner Of the .oint"
Then Wen find it..
Grafton passes into the bar. Jen-
nison at his heels. and IN q moment
or two had located the scene Of his
own disaster With long sigh OF re-
LIEF he settled beside one of the un-
appstizing tables and stretched him
self. In all his life he had never
Imagined sucli delicious relaxation
possible. Business troubles he had
passed through ana troubles OF other
kinds. sickness and personal sorrows;
but this. 8 reprieve fresn death, was
different from all.
And Jennison was the responsible
party He glanced across at the chief
clerk with more gratitude in his eyes
than words could express. The sec
re tary flushed before the gaze and
his month worked consulsively for a
minute.
Then, too Grafton's amazement, Jen-
nison's head sank to his folded arms
and ne sobbed violently.
"But, my dear fellow
Just a moment. sir-I can't help It,
came thickly.
But, Jennison-"
M Graftong' The other looked
Up miseracly. Don't try to comfort
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Grafton Succeeds in Bribing
His Guard to Let Him Es-
cape and to Take the Re-
VOlver-Eie HaStens to
Make Good the Slim
Chance He Has for Free
dom and Justice =. =.
THE SYNOPSIS.

yShA Grafton has naortsased his entire
fSTtune % back q traction company pro
Inoted BY George Colson. At midnight q
Jew days before the settlement II Is ais
covered that the papers showing the COM
pany's Indebtedness 10 Grafton have ais
Appeared NON his once. Detective Bur
leigh is Immediately summoned, and from
various clues concludes that the package,
sealed and addressed In one OF the hrrn 3
envelopes has been dropped down the mail
chute BY ths thief, and Is lyi>S IN the
general box on the lower fo6F.a
GTafton persuRdes Brady. a politician. 20
secure the pass-ksy from the postmaster
and open the box His hand is alnltgt on
the letter when Brady reads the adGress,
and pretending TO b overcome with moral
scruples. replaces the letter IN the box
Subsequent evsnta point to Brady-H hsv-
ing some personal Interest IN the envelope,
and q similar one, addressed by Jsnnlson,
GrAfton's secretary, Il found IN Brsdy's
waste basket. Jennison, hoWsTsr, when
questioned. appears entirely fnB0csnt and
gives satisfactory explanation.
Grafton ~ last resolves TO trust himself
to Colson'a honor. but hnds. when ne seeks
an appointment with him. that the man has
utterly disappeared. shortly after ~ re-
csivsa q telegram 70 meet Colson IN Chi
caEo. This he does. Cofson appears m
hotel. where he begs aim to remain until
after thu day % settlement. giving no rea-
soa- 0raftoH refuses. A queer drowEiness
comes ever him. and he wakens the next
morning to the knowledge that hs has been
dragged.
He hnds hiussif prisoner in a dinEy
room and proceeds 20 batter down the door
with a bed post. When he makes q big
enough opening q revolver is poked through
into his face BY q runiEn guard.
lCspyr1Fht.- 1907. bv Prank A Muusev Co
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me. II isn't the nervous strain that
set me on YOU know. Tfs-something
a great deal worse
Worse. Jcunisong'
Infinitely. Tou-you' We trusted me.
sir God help me. you've always trust
ed met"
''Of course. I've trusted you"
You brought me out OF a cheap
hopeless. futureless position and work.
ed me into a business man. You gave
me charge OF matters involving thou
sands and hundreds oF thousands. and
you trusted ne With them ALI"
Indeed, I did. r."
Just a minute moro. sir I've coma
TO tell Won how have repaid ali your
kindness. Mr.. Grafton, I stole those
Colson papersr
''You-you did steal themg' Graf
ton sat back literally Mortified. De-
spite the episode OF the envelope. his
belief IN Jennison's honesty had hardly
been shaken. you"
Yes. I stole them. slr-night before
last" JennisOn Strengthened I'D and
brushed back his damp hair 'I'li give
YOU the whole story as quickly and as
briefly as can. Mr. Grafton, and then
we shall have to act
Grafton watched him wonderingly.
Jennison. taking breath, glanced at
kis watch, and then spoke quickly:
81 may as we'll begin at the begin
ming, Mr.. Grafton-you'H understand
better. This whole Kenyonvfue Trac-
ton business has been one mass Of
graft, from end to endr'
Craft
No hing else in the world. sir. The
fun details ] can't tell, for I don't
know them, but have a very fair idea
of how matters have been going. Col
son. think. went into the business
originally for what he could make out
OF It. legitimately or otherwise. He
las a criminal recordr'
*ColsOn has?''
Yes. It's a long way back. and /
bele re that he's been making more or
less or an honest living for years: bur
/ suppose this was too much for him
At any rate, Mr.. Grafton, that is the
fact
Wet and from what 1 have learned
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OF Dlayz5

colson has been making a very good
thing al through the buslness-on con
tracts and rskesofTs and 30 on. He was
involved IN some Of Il with Frady. in
very quiet fashion, and after 3 time
they got TO talking over possibilities.
How long they discussed the matter
cannot say. either. hat between them
they shaped a plan-the plan that has
been worked out"
ITO steal the papers,
yea"
Grafton shook HIS head.
so Brady was in It as well. I'm
afraid my faith In human nature has
heen misplaced. Go on"
They did not know how 10 60 about
it. The notes and the bonds and all
were, OF course. in the safe deposit
vaults at the bank, aid consequently
where they never could pc reached It
was a week or so ago thai Brady took
ne aside one day. when ] went 90 his
a"7"e md hro-sfed tte suk5ecf
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CHAPTER XVIII (Oont.)

II guess you'n bear watching at
close quarters. mister.''
" guess ] will" snapped his victim
We'll. Wen make EN- close enough,
don't YOU worry! Here. that'n do!
Don't try gettin up again. I've got
you where ! want you and there YOU
stay, mister"
Grafton regarded him silently. Plain
ly the fellow was very much in earnest
and Colson's money had made him so.
What was the plen-what should be
his ultimate disposition Were they
going to Kill him IN this WretcheA hole
and dispose OF HIS body In enc Of the
hundred possible ways7
Was John Grafton to dro0 out OF ex-
istence in this low den TO the nine
days wonderment OF ali his friends
and fellow-cftizens and the eternal sora
row of HIS wife and his few other rela-
tives? or was he TO be reiease when
the worst OF the damage had been
done2 The problem was OF vital IN
terest and as ne grew calmer he re-
solved 10 learn. by diplomatic means II
possible. just what the answer might
be.
See here. my man." said Grafton
coolly.
''Wen?"
What is 10 become or meY'
Become O. YEP" The other
chuckled. Dunno. mister"
But"
'oh, guess they amt nobody Eoin'
to hurry We II We lie stll and keep
that trap O. yours closed
so those were Colson's orders-to
keep me here, alive or dead?"
"ColsOn?'
The man who brought me here
''Oh. the other swell guyP we'll"
the thug smiled dryly. you seem to
be pretty wise mister"
Left word 10 shoot me II it became
Necessary. did he?" pursued Grafton.
thoughtfully.
The other laughed outright
''You lake It easy anyway. ] dunno.
All he said was to keep YOU here"
And he specified ~ time. OF course
How long am I supposed to visit with
you?'
You'll see"
y should prefer knowing at the
present time. What earthly difference
can ID makee You're sitting there
with at least one gun and for all
know half q dozen more / am un-
armed as YOU know perfectly we'll
Why don't YOU tell meg
Well guess You amt in shape 10
leave anyway. are vcuT'' The other
scratched his bristling chin. You're
just soin to be here couple O. days"
.'Ah? Today is the 10Th, is it not p
I'm to be allowed 10 go tomorrow,
then?"
mot quite. The next day, / guess
Grafton nodded casually. The I'D,
sg.,sa ,..-.. .,..,,., :.
afternoon, YOU kin CO." he condo
seended. That's the time he said we
could cut YOU loose"
Thank YOU for the information.
replied Grafton, dryly.
He leaned back and studied the
grimy ceiling for a while. II he were
to leave it must be accomplished by
single n-rans-bribery. Had he
CROUCH 10 go himself clear; could he
promise e ol-n to take him back to
Kenyonvine in time?
'what1i you take TO let me escape2"
he asked placidly.
"Hey2"
How much is it worth to you to go
% sleep2"
While YOU walk out?"
Certainly"
"Nothin' doinr' The round head
shook sadly. 1T amt ne. boss. The
main guy here took de job. Ye eant
square him"
why not27
ause The sent what brought We
mere mad All kinds @ coin. an the boss
Is one o these feliers that does things
an the level
On the level. Grafton laughed in
March s, 1908
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B. bIue-coated ngure pGslled thTousa
and then another. until four officers OF
the police were hurrying toward him.
A fifth figure, In citizens clothes
came behind.
And as one Of the policemen quick
ly lighted a gas jet, and another leap
ed 10 his side the light fell upon the
civilian. He was white and haggari.
and he glared upward with wild eyes
Thank God, You're afive. SIR
GraftOn's shout came involuntariiy.
"Jennison," he cried IT'S you
Jennison!1
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to.Dyrrht.- 1907. by frank 4. Munssy co..
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THE WAS SIN GTON TINES nACAZINE
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To Be Continued Next Sunday.
The daily sentinel., 1908-12-17

The first week in January the peo-
pie of Grand junction are to have the
pleasure of enjoying at least three of
the finest lyceum and theatrical at
fractions ever offered in this city, an
unusually magnificent series of great
offerings being arranged for that
week.
Rev. James A. Becker. manager of
the lyceum course, announced yester-
day that on the evening of Monday,
January 4, the famous "HOney Boys"
one of the most popular and unique
and celebrated musical organizations
in America, will be heard at the Con-
gregational church as one of the at
fractions of the course.
On Wednesday evening, :anuary q.
q, Jacob Riis. one of the most dis
tinguished men of the country, ia
nous internationally as an author,
lecturer and philanthropist and as one
of the warmest personal friends of
President Roosevelt, will he heard at
the Congregational church as an at
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TO SPEAK
TONIGHT

Tonight at the Presbyterian church
Hon. l. N. Stevens. the noted Colo
RADIO author lecturer and editor, will
deliver an address on Colorado and
the Direct Primary" 1t is very prob
able that Mr.. Stevens will be heard
by good sized audience as the
theme is vital one and is attracting
great interest in Colorado just at
this time.
Mr.. Stevens arrived in Grand juno
tion today at noon. He will be in
troduced this evening by Senator
Horace T. DeLong. The public is
cordially invited to attend the lee
ture. Mr.. Stevens is an interesting,
entertaining and effective speaker.
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THE BALL
TONIGHT

What promises to prove one of the
merriest dances and jolliest social af-
fairs in the social calendar of the
winter will be the dance and oyster
supper this evening at Margery hall
to be given jointly by the Woodmen
of the World and Apple Blossom Cir
Gle. There will doubtless be very
large attendance. as many tickets
have been sold.
Everybody is anticipating a hap
py evening. The dancing will COM
mence early Good music will be
provided and the floor will be in ex-
cellent condition.
An oyster supper will be served
by Herrick, a we'll known caterer
and he is preparing to serve oysters
in a most tempting manner.
There will be numerous other en-
chanting features.
All who enjoy dancing and social
time are invited to be present to-
night.
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THREE FAMOUS
!. ATTRACTIONS HERE

traction of the lecture course. For
number of years Rev. Becker has
endeavored to secure Jacob Riis but
not until this year was he successful.
On Wednesday eveninf, January q,
Manager Edwin A. Haskell. of the
Park opera house, will offer the ia
nous Lyric (New York; theatre sue
cess, 1.-THE Wolf" Eugene Walters
remarkable play of the Canadian
Northwest, which will appear all next
week at the Broadway theatre in Dem
yer. Ii will be one of the seasons
finest offerings. 1.-The Wolf has
made IA tremendous hit throughout
the East.
This is truly menu of rare enter
tainment morsels with which to open
the new year in Grand Junction.
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TRY TO CORNER BUTTER.
Especial to The sentinei.)


New York, Dec. 17.-Poor people
of the cities. who are unable to keep
cow" may soon have to eat their
bread straight, or spread it with oleo,
if plans now being made to effect a
monster corner" in butter are sue
cessful. According to stories which
have leaked out regarding the ma
tion's butter, the "corner" will be-
come effective in about two weeks,
and by the first of the New Year all
of the big cities of the land will be
writhing in the grasp of the hydra
headed butter octopus.
A million dollars worth of butter
in storage is the means. it is alleged
by which the price of butter will be
made to take balloon ascension.
The butter is June creamery stock,
the best of the storage product, and
enough has been taken in by men in
the corner" to dominate the price,
it is alleged by commission men.
A little price Juggling during the
time the July supply was marketed
enabled those on the inside to buy,
it is alleged, while other dealers were
frightened away and did not lay in
the usual supply.
Commission dealers in New York
Boston, Chicago and Elgin are cred
tied with being connected with the
deal. They are said to have 10,0O0.-
900 pounds in storage.
1t is predicted that the retail price
that now rules will seem modest after
the happy New Year arrives.
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The Up To Date Cleaning & Press
ing Company have installed new ma
chinery and are prepared to do the
finest work for the least money GAL
Main street. Phone junction Pill.
The daily sentinel., 1908-12-17

Alex Bowie, a prosperous cattle
man of Bowie. Colo. is a new arrival
in the city.
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Doll wigs made of natural hair;
also switches and puffs, the latest
style. at the Up To Date, 643 Main.
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THERE IS HOWEVER
A BETTER WAY


ar m ttter aten
10 a S hr joSln owdS depete stocks
borders space is
froma adh suitb
ii the emamf rand
n hand
almost endless and will go farther than last lter
There fans dainty collars lovely belts kid gloves mtt golf
goods and household linens table CLOTH napkins
lin o money
sandha
bruse
collars and
and in
are more m he
and delight the little folks here and the rich chocolate n the tootone
elegant lamps little red chairs and rockers hobby
c o c near
and dsatsf
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Harry Burnett, who has been quite
sick of late with the mumps, is much
better today and Will soon be back
in school
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Our holiday gifts are now open for
vour inspection. C. ID. Smith Drug
Co.
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Lowneys famous candy from 25c
to $1,000 per box. c. ID. Smith Drug
Co.
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Fine rigs, single or double, at all
times, at Blue Barn.
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Sentinel want ads bring results.
The daily sentinel., 1908-12-17

Storage and heavy hauling of all
kinds. The Blue Barn, Junction 22S.
The daily sentinel., 1908-12-17

When you want 70 move household
furniture. pianos or anything else in
that line. call up Be-ton & Terrill.
The daily sentinel., 1908-12-17

Manicure sets, $3.50 to 81. at Van
Horn Drug Co.
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Furnished room for rent at 111S
Rood avenue.
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Curry combs and brushes. Fred
Mantey.
The daily sentinel., 1908-12-17

Goldsworthy Bros, exclusive mar
ket. 800 Colorado avenue.