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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28
CHAPTER v.

Alone | sat for moment speech
less with establishment. IA the secre-
tary left the room, and, ~ | took my
way slowly and thoughtfulIY upstairs.
I resolved that this was another thing
that would not tell Vincent; he
would be far more likely to ridicuie
me than to thank me for my effort In
his behalf
Some time after this, on . perfect
day, Agatha Third and I'll had spent
almost every hour since the dinner In
her company. may remarh-had
planned q little excursion which would
xeep us outdoors all day. We were
going on picnic up the little river.
Have you ever tried picnic Tor twoy
Given the right companion and day
like that, I'd warrant 1t to cure any
attack of the blues. Agatha Third had
assured me that the prettiest spot for
our luncheon was little island in the
center OF the stream where the current
ran broad and deep. about three miles
below the castle.
The day was fair, the girl was fairer.
and the moments were full Of Joy to
me. We had crossed little bridge
about mile from the castle and Were|
proceeding up the left bank OF thel
5rought two others Of our house parity
nto view On the opposite bank wsa|
yincent In high boots, knockerbockers,
White shirt with sleeves rolled up. and
farmers broad-brimmed hat oil
straw He was busy over broken
fishing rod which he was trying to
mend. In the center OF the stream,
where the current ran swift and d.
gerossly deep. d girl stood on a la~sa
bowlder. fishing Other powders at
tervals between the one she was ste
Ing on and the shore where Wiz
was Indicated the means by which
had attained her prerarious post
I recognised the girl as Agatha
ond, and smiled pityEnxly as | thou
Of poor Vincent. Invariably wastlng
time with the wrong agatha
"HulIol' they Grief cheerfully
we waved our hands and asked
what luck they'd had. This iSn
ways a safe question to ask
man. but notice that people who
not fishing themselves Invariably
great satisfaction In asking Il.
cent said he hadn't caught any
and asked II I'D landed zine yet.
like his impudencet He'd say
thing If he thought it was funn
matter how II might annoy other
pie.
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eyes. caught myself wondering
whether she cast them down habitual-
ly. so that people might observe the
length Of her black eyelashes.
"Yes?" said. to encourage her.
"Of course. you know Lord Vincent
very well. don't your As she asked
me this direct question she hooked me
full IN the face. and as my eyes met
hers ! mentally thanked her for her
mercy In not often permitting man to
gaze into them.
Yes" / said. recovering myself, Il
know him very WE'LL
And he tells you things. doesn't
he?"
Most things replied, wondering
at what she was driving
Then could you tell me, please. II
If he accepted Miss Agatha--tha
one with the hazel eyes that you call
Agatha Fifth--when she told him she
loved him?"
was never more astounded In my
life How did she know that Agatha
Fifth had told Vincent she loved him,
and how did 1t concern her? Perhaps.
however, she was acting under Mrs.
Armistead's orders, but II so she ought
to have said 80.
That's question OF very personal
nature" | said, and eyed her search
ingiy but don't think Lord Vincent
would mind. as long as you know 80
much about 1t, II | tell you that he
refused the young lady who was indis-
Greet enough to ask him to marry
her"
The secretary gave sudden start,
and then. by what seemed to be CON
siderable effort. regained control Of
herself
"He refused her" / continued-f for
the girl and her questions and her
genuine feeling interested me-'al-
though she told him she was the real
Honorable Agatha" ! was so proud
OF Vincent for that that was glad
to be able to tell someone about IT.
"She said that--and he refused her ~
repeated the girl in an awed tone.
How could he do 1t, how could he?v
Then II was true7 She is really
the daughter of Fletcher Boyd?" /
cried eagerly. At last | had stumbled
upon the truth. Tor | knew the secfe
tary was In the secret.
But she only smiled at me. You
are good man" she said. "a good
man"
The room was growing chilly and
the fire was getting low, and as she
spoke she slipped down from the high
chair and seated herself on little
stool at my feet.~ stretching out her
slim hands toward the blaze. Il thank
you" she said, simply. and gazed into
the IRE . moment. while gazed 1t her
slender young figure. her pink and
white skin. straight, little nose. and
wide. red mouth with its Du Maurier
chin-and all In q moment | felt my
self plying the poor little girl Vim
cent was such an attractive young
scamp. he might be playing fast and
loose with her affections without in
tending 1t or realizing that he was
doing So Involuntarily ! leaned to-
ward her.
MY dear young lady" said. and
as spoke | caught myself thinking
her really good looking. III she only
did her hair decently." thought. I'd
call her a beauty. | really believe l
should my dear young lady"
said. tell me In confidence and per
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28
NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITION

Bertie May Peer. Plaintiff In the circui,
George w. Peer, Defendant >County, W. Va,
20 Geo. ". Peer
Take notice that The dspesitons OF Jss P. Nc.
Intire and others will be taken the Office Of L. d
Gerhardt Notary Public in the County Couri
house in nartinsburg in the county of Ber.e ley and
State Of ". Va, on the 3lst. day of August 1908
between the hours OF 10 a. m. and m. 10 be read
10 svisence on The hearing of the above cause. in
behalf Of eertie May Peer.
IT from any cause, the taking OF the same sbal
not be commenced, or being commenced shall not
be eemplsted on that day. the taking of the same
will be adjourned from time time, unit they are
completed. Yours etc.
BERTHE May Peer
Alien h. Noil, Atty
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ssA M
10 u / i H.

haps can help you DO you--er--are
you--er- er- interested ia Lord Will
fred? II. 40. allow me, conjure you, nay.
beg OF You, to put all thought Of him
out OF your head. He, doesn't mean Il.
but he Il . sraceless young fiirt. He
doesn't mean a word he says. Let
me warn you--be advised"
! stopped short. In tho midst o.
my welLmeant now OF words, ! stopped
short. for. could believe my eyes.
the secretary was laughing at me.
My dear old man" she said--she
lid. actually-"my dear old man. your
warnings are superfiuous. for am .
married woman" and. still laughing,
she left the room.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28

For full details rates. reutes, dates on
which tickets will be sold ne of trains. etc, APP
ply to ticket agents. Baltimore Ohio railroad.
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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
BOX CAR STATION DESTROYED.
Temporary Office OF Illinois Central
Burned BY "Riders."

Hopkinsville. Ky.--A box car set on
siding at otter Pond, In Caldwell
county, by the Illinois Central rail-
way, TO be used as a temporary sta.
ton in place of the building destroyed,
was burned by night riders.
The people OF otter Pond are ter
ror-stricken and viii give out no fur
Their Information over the telephone.
There are no telegraph communica-
lions. the wires having been burned.
Princeton reports that Caldwell au-
thorities will probably appeal TO the
governor for ;nore troops.
Gano Warders, CORNER city marshal
of Gracey. WIS Lrrested OIL a charge
q banding together with ether pee.
sons to intimidate and alarm persons.
This is his second arrest. the first be-
ing on n charge OF banding together
with other persons TO destroy prop
erty. but both of the warrants are the
result OF the raid on this city ON De
oember Z. lie is preparing to give
bond.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30

a circular telegram converting the
chamber OF deputies. In which he point.
ed out that the method OF forming the
chamber is determined by an organic
statute which. according to the ON.
cial communication. is IAN illustrious
institution OF the sultan"
Startling as was the sudden dlsmis-
sal OF Ferid Pasha from the grand viz
iership and the appointment OF Said
Pasha in his place. this step was as
nothing compared 10 the sensation
created in all quarters by the official
announcement that the sultan had de-
cided TO convoke a parliament
Belgrade, Servia. Cipher dis
patches received Friday night from
the European villages OF Macedonia
declare that the Young Turks are
complete masters Of the situation.
All the Turkish authorities have sur
rendered themselves into their hands
Vienna.--It is reported here that
the towns of Monastir. Uskub and
Salcniki are in the hands of the
Young Turks. Order has been main
tanned everywhere.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
Tap Hidden River; rs Dead.

Berne. Switzerland.--There was a
frightful accident Friday in the Loetsch-
berg tunnel. In the Bernese Alps.
which resulted in the death OF 26
workmen. The men were drilling in
side the tunnel. Without warning
their tools pierced the wall that sep
arated them from subterranean river
or lake. the existence OF which was
not known. The wall gave way with a
crash and a torrent OF water and mud
rushed into the tunnel and filled II.
All Of the workmsn were drowned.
They were Italians.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
WINS IN OLYMPIC MARATHON.
American Captures Great Olympic
Games Race.

London.-It would be no exaggera-
tion. in the minds Of the 100. 900 specta-
tors who witnessed the finishing strug-
gle OF the Marthon race at the Olym-
plan arena Friday, to say that II was
the most thrilling event that has &C.
CURED since that Marthon race in an
Client Greece, where the victor fell at
the goal and. with wave OF triumph.
died. And il was won by an American.
II was an American day and the re-
sentiments OF Thursday, which ranked
strongly in the breasts OF Americans
here when they came to the stadium.
were forgotten not only In the victory
Of John +. Hayes, the Irish-American
Athletic club runner, but in the splen-
did record made by the other Ameri-
cans. who were well to the front In
the line of those that finished.
Six Americans started in the Mara
thon race and nine English runners.
OF the first ten men to reach the COW
eted goal. four we're Americans.
The second man was Hefferon OF
South Africa. The first Englishman
who crossed the line came in twelfth
He was w. T. Clarke.
Dorando was first to enter the stadi-
um at the finish He staggered, dazed
and delirious. and in the last 800 yards
fell four times and was helped up by
track officials, who finally half-carrieo
him across the line. Because of this
he was disqualified.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
WIII,on.s Power ouestIoned.

Frankfort. Ky.-The appointment ot
J. \. Johnson police Judge Of Law
tenceburg by Gov. Wilson as the sue
oessor OF the late Judge Breckner. has
stirred up . hornets nest in that city.
News reached here that mandsmus
proceedings had been iiled against
Wilson 10 compel him 10 recognize
Shelby Hahn. who was appointed by
the board Of trustees. Gov. Wilson
said that he had not been served With
court papers. and was not sure wheth.
or he had the authority 20 appoint
johnson. He win investigate the case
fully. and II Johnson has the right 10
serve. win stick TO his appointment.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
PRICE OF BURLEY
VIII Be Fixed BY Samples, Despite
the Pleas OF Growers.

Lexington, Ky.--Despite the pleas
from all over the white hurley district
that the board Of control place the
price for the 1907 crop In a pool at
25 cents per pound. II was announced
here that this viii not be done. Sam
Piles In all grades from every county
in the district will be secured at Win
chester by September /. when the
price win be fixed according TO sam
pie II is believed the price will be at
least 20 cents per pound. There are
about 100000 pounds in the 1907
pool. The 1905 and 1905 crops are
about all sold, and over 100000 has
been distributed among the growers.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
Riders After Him.

Frankfort. Ky.--Iouis w. Cook. n
merchant living in this county, has re-
quested Adjt. Gen. Johnston TO send
soldiers TO his house TO protect him
from what he believes IS n planned
assault on him by the night riders.
Cook reported TO Gen. Johnston that
nightly his house is visited by a hand
Of maraudors. and he fears that they
win whip or duck him. lie is not.
tobacco grower.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
Forty Hurt In Collision.

Lovedale. Ill.-Forty persons were
injured. some of them probably fatally,
and more than dozen so severely
that they had TO be taken to hospitals.
Tuesday in a head-on collision between
two Aurora. Elgin & Chicago cars at
Lovedale station. The disaster oc-
Cured when the coaches were each
running at speed estimated at 40
miles an hour and the crash when
they came together was terrific.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
sALooNIsT's WIFE
Charged With Attempt TO Bride Alder
man With Check.

Paducah, Ky.--Following an ex-
posture by Alderman w. I. Miller. OF
an alleged attempt to bride him. Mrs.
Maggie stephen. wife OF Philip Ste
phen. a saloon proprietor. was arrest
ed here.
Miller claimed that Mrs. Stephen
called on him twice IN the interest OF
her husbands application for a license.
The second time. he said. she offered
him a slip OF paper resembling a
check.
After she left the alderman claims
he found a check on his desk for 500.
81 beins signed by Mrs. stephen.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
WILL DESTROY 40 ILLICIT STILLS.
officers co Into the Mountains 10 Raid
Moonshlners' Stronghold.

Lexington, Ky.--Depuiy United
States Marshal William Mays. n Beat
tyville, and strongly armed posse.
have gone into the mountains Of East
ern Kentucky 10 raid 40 Illicit or
'moonshine" distillories. They an
LOUNGE that all viii be destroyed.
The region Is almost inaccessible
and no news will likely be had from
the revenue men until their return
next week To Beattyville or Jackson.
This is the most pretentious raid
ever attempted. so far as can be learn.
ed. IN Kentucky. Mays says he has
full knowledge OF the location OF the
distineries and anticipates no trouble
from the moonshiners or their friends.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
duahes win Run Aaaln.

Saranac Inn. n. gov. Charles
Hughes will accept a denomination II
the Republican party of this state de-
sires him to again be its candidate.
In a statement made public Friday
night the governor so declared himself
and said the personal reasons which
prompted him TO say privately some
time ago that he did not desire a re-
nomination are not controlling and
that III renominated | ought to ac-
cent"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
LIBERTY DAWNS FOR TURKS
SULTAN ABDUL ISSUES Trade
RESTORING CONSTITUTION.
Deputies Are Convened, Said Pashs,
New Grand vlxier, Carrying Out
the Reform.

Constantinople.-An imperial trade
issued Friday ordains the assembling OF
a chamber of deputies in accordance
with a constitution which has been
elaborated by the sultan. The trade
has been communicated to the wallis
and the district lieutenant governors
with the necessary orders for the hold
ing of elections.
The constitution which the trade
now makes effective is practically the
one worked out in 1876.
The grand vizier Immediately took
steps 10 carry out the orders OF his
imperial master. lie addressed to all
the provincial authorities concerned
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
Child Falls From a pi1ry Height.

Middlesborc. Ky.-A fall OF perhaps
co feet from tho third story Of the Del
monico building resulted only In a cut
llp and a slight bruise on the head OF
2-year-old Pierrie Frazier. OF this city.
The little one was playing in a room
when she fen out OF the window. strik.
ing her head on the asphalt pavement
She was rendered unconscious. but
soon recovered DR. John Howard says
there will be no serious results.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
TWO DEAD, TWELVE WOUNDED.
Bloody Career Of Desperadoes In ia
maiea Plain, Mass.

Boston. - Two dead, man and
woman probably shot fatally. and
ten others suffering from bullet
wounds. sums up the record OF the
murderous career OF two bandits who
Wednesday terrorized the Jamaica
Plain district. eluding the pursuit of
hundreds of policemen and thousands
Of citizens. Starting on Tuesday night
by entering a saloon in Jamaica Plain.
three men. who are supposed TO be
Italians. killed one man with revolvers,
wounded two others and, rifling the
cash register. got away with $50.
Early Wednesday evening. after the
police had searched for them unsuc-
cessfully all day. two Of the robbers
again appeared in Jamaica Plain ana.
firing revolvers. ran through the most
thickly settled part of the district,
leaving a trail OF victims behind them.
Early Thursday the pair were sup
posed to be hiding in Forest Hills Gem
etery. which was surrounded by sew
erai hundred heavily armed police.
men.
Herbert S. Knox Of Roslindale. night
Waterman at the cemetery. is the vic
tim who is dead.
Boston.--One OF the bandits who
shot up" Jamaica Plains. killed two
persons. wounded IL, and then took
refuge in a cemetery, was killed by
the police, another was wounded and
the third was arrested.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
Which Department Will You Enter?

FOL asst
books
TRADE fractions and
ACADEMY REGULAR years.
finished studies
fit
CHOICE STUDIES
diploma Agriculture Home Science
ACADEMY, COMMERCIAL, fit for business Even
this fall winter profitable Small
ACADEMY, PREPARATORY, with Latin,
Algebra History Science, fitting for college
COLLEGIATE
methods The
teaching
Schools hrstciass
information
State certificate
Small
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
Wen kno~n Editor Passes Away.

Somerset. KY. J. Campbell. aged
60 years. editor OF the Somerset Jour.
nal. and known through Central Ken
lucky, died here. The deceased was
for several years under the admins
tration OF Gov Beckham a member Of
the state board OF equalization. lie
served through the civil war on the
union side. and though his weakened
condition lately was due to that serv-
ice. he would not accept a pension.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
Expenses, Regulations, Opening Days.

College mOneymakng institution All the
fifty dollars than
This deficit the gifts of Christian and patriotic people
for o
S S s t n pepa ne Sous p S 0u F S
buildings,
assist in work boarding hall farm and shops receiving valuable train
ing and getting according to the value OF their labor Except win
before coming extra employment from SO cents to
laundry postage
but as students must attend Classes regardless Of the weather wraps
undohng umbrellas and ershoe The coopera
other necessary articles at cost
really below The College
cleaning repairs fuel lights and washing Of bedding
ing Of bedding 40 cents week fail and spring SO cents in winter
SCHOOL Deposit" guarantee
library books This paid but and returned
Second expenses
nss hosp, library etc students pay nothing for tuition services ~. Of
students term $500 in lower Model Schools 5000 in courses with
PAYMENT md room remit
board by the half term hstaments follows:
sPRlNe-1o weeks s225o-in onep payment s22oo
sie75 Including stOO depOsiu middle of
se75
SPRING. who fol work.
those
nations.
FALL. sOs-l4 weeks. sae.sO-.n payment $4,000
s2io5 Including soO deposit middle of
s45.
REFuNONc Students who leave by permission before the end of
full except that allowance made for any fraction of
a
pired fraction of month nry
allowing student apply the
terms blu making any a
r PAYS you journey
started in it long possible.
The first day of Spring terms March26 .
Fall term is September le. 1905
For information friendly advice
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
eoot.Leaaers Busy.

Covlngton. Ky.-Federal Marshal
Steve Sharp is in receipt of letters
from the deputy marshals. who state
there is considerable Bookkeeping go
Ing on. A number Of violators are I'M
der arrest. and those who arc not able
to give bond are locked up to await
trial
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
Wanted only the Coin.

Louisville. Ky.-Burgiars went into
the richest section Of the city for
plumber. They wanted money only.
After ransacking the house of Chair
man Ed II. Green. OF the board Of pub
lie safety. Karl Jungbluth. the turf
man and millionaire. they left without
disturbing one article.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
aw.,s. Win Rx One Vote.

Georgetown, Ky.-Georgetown went
wet" by one vote. thus ending one OF
the hardest fought local option bat
ties in the history Of the temperance
wave In Kentucky. Tho "drys" were
confident that they had won. and the
result is a great surprise.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
Mrr- sienhena Mlnnlnn.

Paducah. Ky.--Deteetiyes are search
ing for Mrs. Maggie stephens. wanted
on charge OF attempting to bride
Alderman Miller. She is alleged to
have left check for 500 on Miller's
office desk IN the interest OF her hus-
bands application for a saloon license.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
M A. Walsh for connres..

Davenport. lathe Democratic
congressional convention of the Sec
ond district of Iowa Thursday ratified
the result Of the June primary and
nominated Mark A. Walsh OF Clinton
as candidate for congressman.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30

Frankfort. Ky.-In the practice at
the rife range Sergeant Wilson. OF
Middlesboro. OF Co. II, Second regi-
ment. established a new record for
target shooting at 500 yards. He made
a perfect score out Of possible 90. He
also hit the bull's-eye in two sight
shots. making total OF - perfect con-
secutive shots.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
gx.state senator Prewitt m.

Lexington. Ky.--Fo-mer State Sena-
tor Caswell Prewitt. of Mt. Sterling.
underwent an operation for gall stones
here. His condition is serious. He Is
an uncle of Chairman prewitt, Of tho
democratic state central and execu-
tive committees.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
Tus,le For cooperaue CO.

Livermore. Ky.-The creditors OF
the Rough River Cooperage Co. met at
the Office OF J. A. Bean. of owensboro,
referee in bankruptcy, and had II. j..
Beard. OF Livermore. appointed trus-
tee The assets OF the company arc
$500; liabilities. $4,000.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
jury Finally Obtained.

Lexington. Ky.--A jury to try the
case OF the commonwealth against
Charles j. Bronston. charged with as
saultlng Col. w. II. Milward with a
revolver. was finally secured. The tes-
timony Of the plaintiff and a portion
Of that OF the defense has been heard.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
Eat Man. Eat Job.

Louisville. Ky.--Albert Spies. APP
rointed oil inspector by County Judge
Peter, qualified. He Is fat man. and
his is n very fat Office. paying some.
times as high az $4,000. His comrdis-
sion expires I'm 1912
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
conxlcts Pardoned.

Frankfort. Ky.-Gov. Wilson par
doned William Cox. boy. convicted
in Crittenden county ON the charge Of
horse stealing. and George Ransaur.
negro. convicted In Whitley county
for criminal assault
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
kiurderer a sulelde-

Louisville. Ky.-The body or Philip
u. Hans. who shot and killed Arthur
w. Kraft and badly wounded Mrs
Kraft, was found near the highway q
mile from 81. Matthews. a suburb. Hans
had shot himself through the head.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30
Seeks denomination.

Frankfort. Ky.-Representative las.
T. Buford, who represented Franklin
county at the last session Of the gem
eral assembly. has announced his can
didacy for denomination.