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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29
CHAPTER XIV.
Behind Her Mask.

Alfred sat at Mrs. Harmon's left.
Esther at the left of the host She
thus had opportunity to study him
leisurely. His face had been the first
she saw on entering the parlor. her
eyes drawn, perhaps, by his intense
gaze. His quick movement toward
her, his sudden halt, the step behind
the pillar, she had noticed every mo-
ton; had believed then that her own
unresponsive look had caused that
withdrawal
Between perfunctory replies to Mr..
Montague Esther recalled the weeks
OF suspense after flight, when she had
waited in vain for some news of AL
fred's safety; the meager newspaper
notice of his long illness in the hos
Eital; the search he had made for her
Dy way of letters that she had asked
sally IL. to return unopened How
she had 1onged to read them, After
that the printed personals, the detect
I've she had so hardly escaped-would
the dear Father forgive her many
equtvocationS9 Oh, Alfred had been
tlreiss. His love, then, was true. There
followed in her mind fleeing, half
formed pictures of those after DAYS of
ceaseiess toll, long nights of study.
Would she have survived if Mrs. Har-
mon had not found her?
speaking of stocks, the widest
plunger on the board is Bernard" the
judge said, some one having brought
up the topic
The name arrested Esther's atten.
ton.
Il don't know how much he has be-
hind him. the Judge continued. I'm
told they live as if it was a good
chunk. It'll have to be, If it stands
the calls he makes on it."
Isn't he lucky?" Esther asked with
quick interest
Sometimes The judges tone left
her solicitous.
Hes rough old galoot,v Mr.. Mon
tague said; but genuine for all that ;,
His daughters thoroughbred, if
ne isn't, Phineas Cadwallader as
serted.
She's not their own daughter" the
Judge dinner partner exclaimed posi-
lively She can't be. She hasn't a
trait like either of them"
oh, but she is, though, and a
mighty pretty girl, whoever she's like"
the judge said, shooting a sly glance
ee his VILE mat why INV wife
won't ask her here"
Nonsense. Judge, You know 1 have
a reason That's none at all. AS if
the young men would let you claim at.
tention from that lovely Miss Money!
bags"
-oh, but she's lovely aside from her
money, Amabel said sweetly.
I know she is; yet what of her
mother?"
Why, she's the most amusing Nrs
Maiaprop outside of Sheridan COM
edy. Good as gold. too" Amabel re-
piled.
True" Mrs. Harmon reioined |
shes too good for guests of mine to |
heer at And 1 won't insult the moth |
er oy inviting Miss Viola alone"
You see? Isn't she cunnfne2', tha |
Judge queried with assumed solemnity.
She always has virtuous reason for
curtaiiing my pleasures
The Sacramento Clarion made an
extra severe case against the Central
racine In yesterdays editorial" Mr..
Montague said in lull in the talk
That's nothing new. 1 didn't see II
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29
CHAPTER XIV.

Sally B. Cultivates Aristocracy.
Esther stood at the door of the Der
nard mansion in Oakland Sally b
| was crossing the hall when the coIored
butler opened the door,
"Oh, honey Ste1-Esther. 1 meant"
She flew down the hall and caught the
girl in vigorous embrace I've been
dying to see you ever sence-sence I
read in the paper you'd got back from
your tower. Come right up to nv
boodwar'
Il only learned last week, at Judge
Harmon's, where you WERE" Esther
said as soon as released. You've been
away most of the time lately, and this
is my first opportunity to come since
you returned from the springs Why
Calistoga in the winter, of all places ?''
Sally B. was fussing about happily.
helping her out of her wraps. yrs
ben peaked lately, an I took her up
fur-for the sulphur water. That's
good in the spring, you know
Yes; but February"
"Oh, well, any time near Valentines
days spring around the Bay Stella,
You've growed tall, and that elegant"
Grown, madame interrupted
quiet voice.
Esther glanced curiously at a de-
elaborate room.
I've been-been turribly i'm"
Terribly, madame"
Esther Nv a shade of ANNOYANCE
pass over Sally BIS face; but she
went on again.
I've been terribly impatient to show
traps"
I'm sure I'm just as impatient to
see them all. How long have you been
here?"
I'VE bought a little better'n eight
months ago-got a bargain. 1t only
cost us
Private expenses tabooed subject"
the even voice broke in; though the
girl never lifted her eyes from her
work nor showed the slightest interest
in the conversation.
Sally B. turned swiftly, shot an
angry glance at the young woman
and opened her lips with a spring that
anger faded quickly. Thank you.
Marie she said, and continued. set
sit down, Esther. 1 bet you'll have
"a
I bet is not quite elegant, mad |
anne"
Sally B. whirled ON her heel in |
quite the old way. Marie, you giti"
The girl rose and walked quietly out |
of the room. Before the door closed |
Sally B. was calm again There 1 CO."
she said That's two dollars she gifts
gets to-day, an it ain't-isn't two
o'clock"
Esther did not try to conceal her
laugh Two dollars for what?"
For my bad language. 1 hired her
to keep vi up In her French, but most
ly to correct my bad grammar. / pay
her twenty-five a month, and a dollar
every time say slangy things to her.
She's gittin'-getting richi"
Il should think she'd retire when Wis
tors arrive" Esther ventured.
Her orders is Say do you say
orders is or .are2'"
Are 1 think Esther struggled
With a too persistent smile
Her orders are to stick to me like
l cookie burr to a mules tail; let up
or nobody except when receive big
Bugs in the parlor- An I'm sorry for
Ter. that / am
How long has she been with your"
-Oh, ever since we bought" i
CTO BE CONTINUED
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

As the result of a practical joker
pulling chair from under a boy at
a place of public amusement in Phila-
delphia the other day, the boy is likely
to be crippled for life. Such jokes as
this are criminal, and the practical
joker should be severely punished
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

The horses in the postoffice depart
ment at Washington are to be given
80 days vacation in pasture with their
board paid According to the opinion
of the local authorities. the horses.
who are valuable in the department
work, deserve this vacation as well as
the persons who receive 80 days va
cation and so days sick leave.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

Those uneasy Central American ma
lions are getting all tangled up again.
1t may be in order to remind them of
the agreement to be good into which
they entered some months ago. And
the United States and Mexico. in the
capacity of staid older brothers, may
feel called upon to administer a gentle
admonition as to the advantages of be-
having themselves.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

To say that anything is 'as blue
as sapphire" is to make use of an
incorrect comparison. Sapphires are
not exclusively one color. The sap
phires of Ceylon vary from soft blue
TO peacock blue, which last is prac-
tically green. There is also a red
sapphire. sometimes called a Ceylonese
ruby. Further, many fine sapphires
are yellow and white.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

ney troubles. Is that
relief lasting? Let
Mrs. James NJ. Long,
of 113 N. Augusta
ST., Staunton. Va,
tell you. On January
S1st, 1903, Mrs. Long
wrote: Doan's Kid
ney Pills have cured
me" (of pain in the
back. urinary from
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

\ writer in the North American Re-
view declares that there are regiments
of young men, fresh from school and
college, who, knowing amperes, ohms
and volts, can tell you all about the
lights in your house, but not one word
about the lights in the sky. And it
isn't because the young men regularly
go to bed at shutdown, either
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

pies, bearing down sensations, etc-).
on June 10th, 1907, four and one-half
years later, she said: 'I haven't had
Kidney trouble since. I repeat my
testimony"
Sold by all dealers, so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

Americans are complaining they are
being Disseminated against by the
Japanese in Manchuria. This is not
surprising when the Chinese have
made the same complaint
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

Scientists predict great increase
In lunacy with the development of
aerial navigation. They probably got
tip from the girls who are anxiously
looking forward to airship trips in the
light of the nocturnal orb.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

The Illinois woman, aged rs years,
who has just entered summer school,
evidently believes in the truth of the
saying that one is never too old to
learn.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

Maybe Peary thought he had to
start at once if he wanted to succeed
In discovering the north pole before
the perfect airship made a trip from
America to Europe by way of the
north pole scenic route
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

There is no more pathetic sight than
the arms of the well-meaning girl who
was trying to get tanned and succeeded
only in getting sunburned.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

The St Louis chief of police has dug
up an ordinance under which he has
stopped the boys of that city froro
flying kites. Shades of Ben Franklin!
And st. Louis the home of aero
nautics, tool
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29
Warm Welcome Assured.

And you say you haven't been home
all the afterneon?' reprimanded the
old lady on the bridge.
No'm," confessed the small boy
with wet hair.
We'll, why don't you go home right
away? Your mother will be wearing
her soul away for YOU
The little boy was thoughtful.
Yessum, but if I get there before
my hair dries she will be wearing a
single away for me- You see, I've
been in swimming"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

London theatrical managers COM
plain that, while there are plenty of
chorus girls, few of them are able to
sing Who ever heard of a chorus
girl chosen on account of her voice?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

Over in New York they are talking
about having a hotel for chorus girls
exclusively How would you like to
be the clerk?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

The newest forge does away with
the usual bellows, being fitted with
a compressed air tank
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

OF course. remarks the St Joseph
News, you understand that work in
the harvest fields is not intended for
the professional unemployed
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

Count Zeppelin's airship would un-
doubtedly be success if it could only
be made strong enough to keep from
breaking when it happened to hit
things.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

Without undertaking the prowess of
daring and athletic women, their sex
will always break more hearts than
records
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

One hundred American business
men are to be invited to Japan ito
promote international trade" What
do you suppose the real reason
can be?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

A butter churn holding only on
quart of cream is now made for dc
nestle use.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

There is streak of yellow in the
crooked butter dealer as well as in his
product
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29
KANSAS

Does the shah take his country for
= Persian carpet to be dyed blood red !?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29
THE TIME TEST.


Doan's Kidney Pills bring the quick
est of relief from backache and kid
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29

Over $4,000 tons of rabbit meat were
received, in London from Australia
last year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-08-29
Why He Felt Sad.

Young man," said the stern old
broker, Il fad that you slipped Off
yesterday afternoon and went to the
ball game. Don't you feel bad about
it?"
Indeed I do. boss" confessed
Tommy.
"Ah. That's one consolation"
Yes, 1 felt bad cause the home
team lost"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-01-10
Among Our advertisers.

Warner advertises all kinds of fresh
fish for Friday.
Grape twine and wire at Shepai d,
Showerman & Cos.
January sale in the domestic depart
ment at Cummings Daylight store. See
adv.
Great slaughter on coats, furs and all
winter goods at Avery's department
store.
Charles says it is matter of pride
with him that 80 many prescriptions are
filed at his store.
To rest is to rust. Get busy while f.
Smith d Co. are giving one-fourth of
on all overcoats. January sale.
Martins store will close week days at
Z p. IN. and Sundays at IL m. after which
it will not be opened for any purpose.
Clothes that have all the catchy kinds
and styles that good dressers appreciate.
The Hart, Schaffner & Marx kind sold
by K. Smith IL Co.. Paw Paw.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-01-10

NURSERY CO. S GOOD SHOWING.
Officers Elected and Fruit
Situation Discussed.

The annual meeting of the Wolverine
Co operative Nursery Co, Ltd, was held
at Shoesmith's hall last Monday after
noon at o'clock An excellent talk
was given by M. n. Pugsley on "What
the Past Season Has Taught the Grape
Grower" and many important points
were brought out in the discussion.
One OF the most important and least
understood points is the use OF soft water
in spraying. 1t spreads much more
evenly than hard water, thus making a
more thorough job with less risk of burn
ing the foliage Remarks by Fred Diehl
and others emphasized points brought
out by Mr.. Pugsley, and it was judged
by all present profitable meeting.
The following officers were elected for
the coming year: M. II. Pugsley, pres;
Andrew Campbell, vice pres; Geo. h.
Prater, treas II f. Shaefer, sec'y; G..
h. Prater, jr, gen. mgr.
The financial statement OF the COM
pany revealed net gain OF ll.49 per
cent on the Investment AS quite por-
tion Of this investment has been received
from the fruit crop of this fall 10 pay
ment for shares, the net gain per year
would quite materially enlarge this per
centage. The matter of dividends was
deferred until the June meeting.
A general report on the conditions of
crops aud future plans OF the company
showed that their operations would far
more than doub g during the coming
year, and that the plan was meeting
with universal approval with fruit grow
ers at large. The meeting wos adjourn
ed 10 the first Monday in June, 1908.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-01-10
LOST TWO FINGERS IN JO|NTER
Joseph Vanbloburg has Hand
Mapgled at Planning Mill His
First Accident in 80 Years.

Last Saturday Joseph Vanbloburg
had the misfortune to lose the second
and third fingers of the left hand while
at WORK on the joInter at Free & Morri-
sons mill. Mr.. Vsnbloburg has had
over 30 years of experience in mill work
and this is his first accident during that
time. He bad but recently entered the
employ of Free & Morrison and expected
to remain permanently to take the place
of Oscar Everest, who will leave the
mill about the first OF March to look af-
ter his farm. The injured man returned
to his home in Battle Creek.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-01-10
GEORGE HALE
JOHN MCALPINE Com.
JOHN KENNEDY

The big question Of the week was the
disposition OF the petitions calling for a
local option election, which was made an
order of special business for Thursday
afternoon. The session was held in
the court room to accommodate the
crowd who desired to attend the session.
The committee to whom was referred
the petitions praying for local option
election reported as follows:
To the Board of Supervisors of Van
Buren, County:
We, the committee to whom was-r re-
ferred the several petitions calling for an
election to be held in said county to de-
termine whether or rot the liquor traf-
tic should be prohibited in said county
OF Van Buren, respectfully beg to report
that we have examined the petitions of
the several townships and wards and ind
that the number of names appearing on
both petitions and poll lists are 1855.
Number OF names on petitions, but'not
on poll lists 1909.
Number disallowed AZ.
Total number names on petitions. 1867.
Total number OF votes cast a. last gen.
eral election, 4,5l9.
One-third Of votes cast, 1,5O7.
j. G. KENNEDY,
w. e. SPENCER,
JOHN GAULT,
f. A. BURGER,
A. G. BENEDICT,
Committee.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-01-10
Tarred Felt.

It's surprising how much
warmer you can make your
old house or COW barn by
lining 1t with tarred felting
There is about 300 square
feet to the roll and the
average cost per roll is from
Sl.25 to 81 30. III your in
terested in making your
barn warmer
TALK TO WATERS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-01-10
Small Round Stoves
at Small Prices.

Should the weather turn
colder and you have diff
Guilty in heating all of your
rooms with what stoves you
now have, we would be
pleased to "Ta!k to YOU"
about some of our small
wood and coal burners.
We want to close out
every stove of this kind be-
fore the winter is over and
we have lately reduced our
prices to assist us in the
work.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-08
Notice Of Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that meet
ing of the stockholders u the WASH
ington & Berkeley Bridge Company,
a corporation created and organized
under the laws of the State Of West
Virginia, is. hereby called to be held
at the office Of the corporation at
No. 113 North Queen street in the City
of Martinsburg, on the 9th day of
January, A. D., 1908, at II o'clock,
noon. at which meeting resolution
will be offered to increase the author
lied capital stock of said corpora
ton from $500 shares of the par val
lie of Ten Dollars each to 10000 shares
of the par value of Ten Dollars each,
SO that such authorized capital stock
shall hereafter be One Hundred Thous
and (S100,000) Dollars instead of Sew
enty-fve Thousand ($75.000) Dollars,
as heretofore; and resolution Will
likewise be offered to change the To-
cation of the principal place of buGi-
ness of said corporation from Martins
burg, w. Va, to Williamsport in the
County of Washington and State of
Maryland; and a resolution will like
wise be offered to revoke the appoint
ment of its present statutory attor-
ney and appoint Adrian G. NanAn-
bousch, of the City of Martinsburg, in
the county of Berkeley and State Of
West Virginia, as statutory attorney
for said corporation in the State of
West Virginia, to accept service on
behalf of said corporation
BY order of Board of Directors.
Given under my hand this 10th day
OF December, A. d., 1907.
VICTOR CUSHWA, President.
21-2w
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-08

basis, Governor Dawson says: lit
should be said that there is tremen-
dous public sentiment in favor Of this,
because before the next regular ses-
sion of the legislature meets the Off
GERS who hold for four and six years
will have been elected. Undoubtedly
the saving to the people by the enact
ment of this legislature will be far
more than the cost OF the special ses-
sion"
The governor inserted In his call
an item dealing with the mining laws
of the state, and he asks the legisla-
ture to hear, consider and act upon
any report that may be made by the
special committee appointed by the
last Legislature to investigate min
ing accidents and to amend the laws
relating to the inspection Of mines
and the mining Of coal The governor
states that the late disasters make
1t incumbent upon him to place the
matter before the legislature without
restriction, and that If anything With
in reason can be done to put an end
to or even to make less frequent, these
terrible disasters, 1t should be done.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-08
OPPORTUNITIES NEAR HOME.
Progressive Towns Offer Excellent
Advantages for Young Men.

Students in sociology have recent
ly expressed pessimistic views as to
chances for the success of young men
of country districts. There has been
no denying of the fact that the farm
affords a splendid opportunity for
those inclined towards pastoral life,
but 1t is maintained that of recent
years conditions preclude any great
chances for the average young man
to succeed in the average business
vocation. That is that the channels
for his development are being made
more narrow year after year through
the formation of corporations and
trusts for the control of various in
dustries. In other words, the CEN
tralization of business is considered
detrimental to the pursuing of bust
ness in mercantile lines on small
scale.
This subject is open to wide discus
sion. Cities and towns of the United
States are rapidly building up. The
population of the country Is increas-
ing wonderfully. With this increase
in population new opportunities pre-
sent themselves for the exercise OF
intelligent endeavor. The towns, par
ticularly of the west, are embryo cit
les, and the little village OF to-day
will be the large city quarter cen
fury hence. Almost every town af-
fords the progressive young man a
abo,,on fnv l,,,cipocc cppaoSG Gnppr.
tunities are plentiful for those who
have the foresight to discover them,
Towns are built up where are certain
natural advantages and their growth
Is dependent upon the territory that
they can draw support from, or upon
some particular advantage that they
may possess favorable to manufhctur-
ing along certain lines. The oppor-
tunities for young men are to some
extent guaged by the life and prog
ress OF the towns. Heads of families
look forward to the time when their
sons may enter into business or pro
fessional life. Ties Of kinship are
strong and few parents care to have
grown sons and daughters far away
from them. In this is discovered a
reason why residents of rural dis
trict should take more than ordinary
interest in the home town. The more
important the local town the greater
are the opportunities for the young
men OF the neighhorhood engaging in
business in it. In thousands OF cities
and towns of the United States the
leading business men to-day are the
boys who were farmers sons a quar-.
Ter or half century ago. In modest
ways they started in business in the
home town, and with the progress OF
the town developed as business men.
The opportunities that we're opened
to those youths are still open to the
youths of to-day, but remember that
many of these men would not have
been the great business men they are
to-day only for the fact the towns
where they located were progressive
places which gave the opportunity to
succeed
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-08

has elements OF evil THAI are well
worthy OF careful Study. In these
years of progress The inclination to
economic in small things and to save
a penny by sending dollars to the
large cities often results in heavy
losses to the people. Yet there is an
under-current at work, an awakening
to the Importance of the people of
every community more closely coop
Grating for the advancement Of the
interests of ALL
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-08
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrators of
the estate of Paul Strausner, deceased,
the undersigned hereby notifies all per-
sons indebted to the estate of said de-
cedent to make prompt settlement If the
same, and all persons having Claims
against said estat aresepotified to pre-
sent same properly authenticated to the
undersigned for settlement.
FLO B. SEE,
Admir- Of the Estate of Paul Struas-
1-6-2t-1tw ner, decd.