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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-04

beside the wolf. Whatley leaped from
the saddle, and the wolf sprang
straight for his throat.
Whatley's upralsed hand was ready
for him. He seized the lower jaw OF
the wolf In n grip like a wise and held
him. The others dashed up, the collar
and chain were put on old Dog Eat
er, and wire was wound round his
head Weary and vanquished, his
naughty spirit broken for the time be-
ing, he was led behind the pony into
Groom. At sight of the terror of the
plains the people gave three cheers for
Whatley.
When the townspeople learned the
particulars of the capture, they were
dumfounded. Whatley was compelled
to answer many inquiries as to wheth-
er 1t was not dangerous to capture
wolves barehanded, especially to seize
them by the jaw. Said he:
mo; have caught scores OF coyotes
and other kinds of wolves, but | never
found them troublesome to handle. The
secret of IL is that wolf cannot bite
until after he has rested few min
utes. When he runs a mile or two at
high rate of speed, his tongue swels,
filling his mouth, and until he can
blow few minutes he is powerless to
bite you.
"His two long tusks are used TO cut
with, but never give them chance
to side swipe' me. | manage to grab
them just as they make leap at my
neck, and that settles 1t.
81 have read about John Alternately
catching them alive, but he uses heavy
gloves to protect his hands. don't
need gloves. 1t Is no trick to catch
them by the lower jaw If you know
how to do 1t.
II could teach President Roosevelt
how TO catch them alive II he would
come out here.
"Yes, old Dog Eater was hard "
handle even after got his jaw, but ,
is safe now. He is the biggest wolf
ever caught In this country"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-04
With Dog ON a Cowcatcher.
Man and His Pet Take Wild Ride Across the Prairie Union
Pacific Locomotive

the man was told to check the dog,
but he didn't. He gathered up his dog
and left the coach. None of the train
men saw him when he ran around to
the front of the train and, with his cur
dog In his arms, crawled upon the cow
catcher and clung there for wild
ride of almost 100 miles to Manhattan,
Kan. There when the train stopped
the fireman found him, almost exhaust
ed, but still holding the dog. When
he was discovered he jumped down
and ran away, still carrying the dog.
"IIow he stayed on that cowcatcher
is more than | can tell" Tomlinson
said In telling the story.
"Why, that train ran fully fifty-fve
to sixty miles ain hour at times, and
there are many old time railroad men
who wouldn't attempt a thing Of that
kind. And he did 1t all for the sake
of the cur dog."-Kansas City Star.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-04
WHAT DO YOU wANT9" SHE ASKED.

doctor to attend the Night Rider, but
come. Then the girl went herself
She brought back doctor.
The physician restored the wound
ed man to consciousness, and the pal
lid Night Rider looked up at the girl
who had shot him. There was faint
smile on his bloodless lips. There was
tender light in his dark eyes. 1t was
the light of love.
News of what had happened spread
throughout the county. A mob of anti
Iassociation tobacco growers was form
ed to lynch the wounded man. Then
they learned OF the love affair, and
the mob disbanded This is the way
the facts We're learned first:
what is your interest In that law
breaker" Squire Kimery asked his
daughter.
"Only that he is Night Rider" she
answered, "and they are fighting the
peoples battle, though you did not
sign the pledge of the association, ia
thor."
"No. your interest is deeper than
that" said the father, who was be-
ginning to comprehend.
YES" cried the girl de1antly, "this
man whom | shot saved my life last
summer | was at house party at
the Enlows', and one day when we
were boating on the Cumberland river
our boat capslzed. would have
drowned had not this young man swum
with me to shore. owe him my life.
Now he loves me and wants to marry
me-"
"Well," said old Squire Klmery
gently, for he is very fond of his
beautiful daughter, 1--WE won't prose
cute him, and he shall have the best
treatment and the kindest nursing my
household can give him.
And the wounded leader, now thor
oughly under the influence of his love,
issued the proclamation TO his band to
give up the night rides and recall the
oath all had sworn.
IL wonder, now. which one she'll
marry" the people said to one anoth-
er when they met "the man she shot
or the fellow who took her part when
the Night Riders wanted to break into
the house?'
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-04
Love OyercomeS Oath Of Blood
One Night Rider Risks His Life to Protect GAnother Shot
by Her Hand Reforms and Quits the Terrible
Tennessee Brotherhood.

Ont. of the anti trust tobacco war.
with It's arson, Its assasslnutions, its
terrible "blood onths," its pitiless de-
struction of property, now comes a
romance. The central figure In this
tragic love story Is pretty nineteen
year.old girl in SteWai. county, Tenn.
Squire Kimery is prominent man
In his community He Is Justice OF
the pence. an important office In rural
localities. and owns rich farms where
tobacco is the principal crop. He also
Bpeculates in tobacco and Is consld-
cred one of the shrewdcst and best
Informed judges of that great staple
TO be found in days journey. He
has accumulated fat stores of this
worlds goods and is looked up TO by
the people resident round about him.
The fair Miss Rinda, his daughter,
is famous beauty and countryside
belle, a self reliant, black haired flow
er OF the great outdoors, who can ride
wild horse, dance a quadrille aud
hit mark with astonishing accuracy
with her trusty revolver or rifle.
The Night Riders made demand
upon Squire Kimery TO sign a pledge
that he would plant no tobacco this
year and that he would not sell or per-
init to be sold the crop produced last
season. but the brave old squire re-
fused to be coerced.
So band of these masked men,
bent on innlcting punishment on the
squire and all sworn by the blood
OATH" mounted their horses one night
recently, and cantered in meaningful
silence to the Kimery homestead. Their
ffoofs clattered into the yard. Their
horses neighed as they shifted the
corn and oats in the farmyard barns.
The door of the house was thrown
open. and radiant vision faced the
Night Riders, girl, slender, supple as
willow sapllng, a shawl drawn
around her shapely shoulders. Ian
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-04

tern In one hand. shedding its rays on
her pretty white face, and the other
hand thrust into her bosom.
"What do you want?" she asked.
There was no tremor In her voice. Her
hands were steady as iron.
1--WE Want your father" replied the
leader. I'VE have come to punish him
for his refusal to join our association
aud free this community from the grip
Of the trust. If he does not come forth
voluntarily | will order my men to
break in the door, drag him out and
fog him. He must have fifty lashes
before we leave this place."
BY the light of the lantern the Night
Riders caught glimpse OF steely
look In the girls dark eyes.
II will kill the first man who at
father lies ill., she said. And as she
spoke the hand In her bosom was with
drawn. Its fingers were gripped around
the handle Of a revolver. She leveled
the weapon at the Night Rider chief
tain.
Ao oHtf oDOht Oht VI tiN AhfbNNee
spurred his horse and advanced with
one bound TO point between his chief
aud the girl.
'Stand backw he cried. "lf any
man lays a hand on member Of this
family he will have to walk over my
dead body. BY the eternal, you've got
10 stand back!
The Night Riders were dumfounded.
Remember your oath, my lad the
leader cried, His voice qulvered with
passion. There was more than the In
dignation of Right Rider chieftain de-
fed pulsating in his heart He. too,
loved the girl who so bravely defended
her home and father. The leader lift
ed his riding whip with "A threatening
gesture The other man drew himself
TO his full height and shook his fist.
NOW, swear another OATH" he
cried. ~ swear that the father OF this
girl shall not be touched"
The leader blew n signal whistle,
The Night Riders closed In. The man
who had sworn "a new oath" leaped
from his horse, sprang TO the girls
side. whipped out two reyolyers and
braceG himself against the door.
PuI the other Night Riders were too
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-04

There was Il hole in her right temple,
and big revolver lay beside her.
johnson tried to do what he could to
stanch the wound, but the girl was
dead.
In moment Burbrldge. the other
clerk. came racing in breathless and
identified her. Then the two men
found a couple of notes on the shelf
with the telephone. One, written in
lead pencil on the slip of paper John
son had provided, read:
Somebody will come to identify me.
Please excuse me for making all this
trouble.
The other note was written In ink
in German and was addressed to her
mother. 1t ran thus:
Dear Mother Forgive me for causing
this trouble. l cannot stand the strain
any longer. l have been sick a long time.
and now am going to rest. This Is very
little thanks for all the trouble you have
taken with me, l know, but / cannot
help | cannot stand the strain and can
not stand a second disappointment. With
love. HELEN.
The mother and brother of the girl
came to the Flfty-fourth precinct sta
tlon house and claimed the body. They
had no idea what THE strain and the
second disappointment meant
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-04

The "king wolf Of the southwest" a
huge brute that has terrorized the Tex
ns Panhandle for years, has been cap
tured at last. He was caught bare
handed by plainsman wolf catcher,
who ran him down on feet broncho.
The career of DOG Eater" as the
old wolf is called, and his final arrest
will go down as one OF the classic ami
NAL stories Of the west.
Old Dog Eater today is chained to an
iron stake sunk deep in the ground a
short distance out of Groom, Tex. He
trots restlessly, dragging the chain, and
now and then vents his feelings in pro-
longed howls of rage and grief.
Dozens of persons have been to see
him at his tether, standing always at
n respectful distance. Every one says
he is the largest wolf that ever loped
across the plains or killed a mastin
dog. So immense is he that the wolf
looks almost like q broncho at a little
distance.
The business men of Groom which
was the center Of the VOLTS deprcda-
tions, offered reward in cash for his
capture, dead or alive, and George
Whatley, who captured him, is the
hero of the Panhandle today.
The name of the gigantic wolf was
won by his fondness for dog flesh as
food. No dog could face him in COM
bat and escape. He has been known
to gallop into the heart of one of the
prairie towns. select some large dog,
fly at him. kill him in moments time
and make meal of the carcass before
the terror stricken public could lift n
hand to kill the pest.
1t is estimated that in Groom alone
sixty dogs, many Of them valuable ami
| mails, have been killed to furnish ban
quets for Dog Eater. Daylight and
darkness were alike to him. Often he
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-04

teaching little girls to sew in a school
that Mrs. Daenzer runs for the chill
dren of the section.
About 4 o'clock in the afternoon she
entered Il. j. Woelhe's pharmacy at 9l5
Reid avenue, which is about ten min
utes' walk from her home, and asked
Harry Johnson, the clerk. who was
alone there, II she might use the phone
He pointed out two booths to her and
gave her two nickels for dime, since
1t was slot machine instrument.
"Now, II you'll oblige me with a
small bit of paper ! won't bother you
any MORE" she said smilingy. II want
to write a note"
Johnson gave her the paper, and she
thanked him gracefully and entered
the booth, He heard her say, "One-
one-seyen-elght, Bushwick, please"
Then he returned to the prescription
that was engaging him behind the
screen.
a moment later the phone bell In
Smiths pharmacy. beneath the girls
home, brought the clerk Burbrldge
from behind his screen.
''Is Mr. Smith there% woman's
voice inquired.
mo, he and Mrs. Smith have gone
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-04

much for him. With the quickness of
cats they sprang at him from all sides,
wrestling theIrevolvers from his hands.
The leader knocked the pistol from the
girls hand.
Now bind them both," he command
ed, "and proceed with the work we
have to do"
The Night Riders obeyed. The knight
ly champion of the girl and the girl
herself were tied hand and foot with
stout ropes, helpless lockers on now
while the band hacked at the door with
axes. But the prisoner Night Rider had
a friend in the band.
This friend In need cut the cords that
bound the girl. Her revolver still lay
on the floor. She seized II and fired
one shot point blank at the leader.
Until her revolver spoke none Of the
Night Riders, busy with their task of
forcing an entrance to the house, had
observed that she was free.
The leader fell In heap at her shot.
His followers drew back In dismay.
Quickly the girl took the knife from the
hand of her own rescuer and severed
the bonds of the man who first had
been her champion. He sprang to his
feet.
Come on, boys" he shouted; "let's
get out of this"
The Night Riders leaped into their
saddles and galloped away, leaving the
girl alone with the wounded captain.
She unlocked the battered door and
dragged the half conscious man inside.
placing him in her own bed
She lighted a lamp and removed the
Night Riders mask She staggered
back. almost In a faint. The white,
blood stained face on the pillow was
that OF man who had saved her life.
Day was now breaking. She made
known to her family what had hap
pened. Both her father and mother
were Ill. "a servant was sent for a
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-04

has been seen, his eyes blazing, his
white teeth cleaning and his bushy
tail waving, making his way through
the streets and alleys, while house
wives screamed in terror and locked
doors and men ran for cover.
Time and again he has been shot at,
but he seemed to care nothing for bull
lets. At the sound of rife he would
turn and snarl, but would not quicken
his pace. He found a dog and ate him.
Then he trotted laZiy away to the
prairie.
The depredations of Dog Eater were
becoming so frequent and so startling,
women and children were becoming so
fearful of leaving home and the town
was so unsettled generally that the
business men of Groom made up a
purse of $50 to be paid to anybody
who would dispose of the wolf.
A little body of bold spirits, who
cared less for the reward than for the
zest of adventure, mounted bronchos
and set out to find him. The party
consisted of Il. Il. White, station agent
at Groom; r. G. Daley, banker; G.
l.. Boydsun, a ranchman, and George
Whatley, the most daring spirit among
the COW punchers around Groom.
Whatley's fame as wolf hunter
was wide, and he made the boast that
he would capture old Dog Eater alive,
but all shook their heads,
The party carried strong chain, q
stout leather collar, re-enforced with
bands Of steel, and some wire netting
as an improvised muzzle, for 1t was
the announced intention of Whatley 70
bring back old Dog Eater without
harming hair OF his gray coat
The men galloped away from town
I'm the direction taken by Dog Eater
when he departed after his last inva.
sion OF the town day or two before.
AS they rode over the prairie they kept
a sharp lookout for the quarry.
About five miles out they came in
sight of Dog Eater. The immense
beast stood on little knoll. His body
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-04
Catches Wolf With Ills Hands
George Whaty Texas Cow Puncher Captures Alive "od Dog
Eater" the Huge Brute Which For Years Had
Terorized the Panhandle.

was distinctly outlined against the
sky. He had seen the riders long be-
fore they had seen him. He watched
them curiously, as IL waiting to see IL
they were after him. 1t was the first
time in his life any one had yentured
out to do battle with him.
"Well, boys, here's where the chase
begins" said Whatley, "and I'm off"
At the word he sank his spurs into
the fanks of his little broncho. The
animal sprang forward, with snort of
pain and fear. Whatley headed straight
for the wolf.
Old Dog Eater regarded the in
coming horseman for moment Then
he turned and, with n great leap, be-
gan his flight. Like champion trot-
ter he covered long stretches of turf
in an Incredibly short space of time.
His eyes were bulging, his red tongue
hanging out of his mouth, as he pant
ed onward. Behind him Numbered
the broncho, with Whatley in the sad
die.
Mile after mile pursuer and pursued
IuCSu uCIOSS luS pldihS' lSltllS ny III
tie the broncho gained on Dog Eat
er, Whose great muscles were giving
way under the tremendous strain and
whose breath was almost exhausted by
his effort. The gritty little pony was
almost upon him.
Then startling thing happened. It
was witnessed by Whatley's compan-
ions, who followed I'm the rear. 1t al
most staggered Whatley.
The wolf, his red lips curled back,
his eyes flashing fire, suddenly wheel
ed and sprang with snarl straight
for the throat of the pony. His aim
missed. His sharp fang did not sink
itself into the flesh, but cut In two the
bride rein Whatley held IN his hand.
In an instant man and horse were
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-04

The Union Paclhc's last train to Colo
RADIO was just leaving the Union depot
the other night when man, apparent
~ laborer, ran from the sheds to-
ward the baggage car. He was car
rying a cur dog in his arms and APP
peared to be excited as he approached
the baggage car.
'Shull put the dog in there?" he
asked j. G. Tomlinson, the express
messenger. "rm on my way to Abb
lene, Kan"
"Dog checked?" the messenger in.
qulred.
"No-o-o.o," the man said as he trot
ted beside the car.
Cant take 1t, then"
The man appeared to be much disap
pointed. He stopped and waited foI
the first coach. Then he jumped aboard
still carrying the dog.
When the train reached Lawrence
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-04
Ohio Infant Has Two Tongues.

A child which has attained the age of
seven months and has two tongues was
recently operated upon for the removal
OF the surplus member at st. Joseph's
hospital In South Lorain. o. While
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-04
Has Been on Three Thousand sprees.

John Il. Reddlngton is the champion
long distance two handed booze drink
er of Chicago. In a plea for divorce
Mis-, Reddington recently, swore that
he has been drunk 800 times u year
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-04

for a time no Inconvenience was suf-
fered, recently 1t was discovered that
the child had difficulty in breathing as
well as swallowing, This Instance Is
but the second known IN the world
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-04

for ten years; total, 5000 He kept
"boozarium," and, said she, "he was
always getting over one spree or start
Ing on another" She was promptly
given a divorce.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-04
Take Our Money

ard pay your biIls-Take advantage Of
our low rates on
The Newtown bee., 1908-08-07

The footprints of Dyspepsia have been directly traced to the Stomach nerves. When these ''inside nerves fail, indigestion and stomach distress must surely result. For this, drug gists everywhere are supplying a pre- scription known as Dr Shops Re storative. First, these tiny inside Stomach, Heart, and Kidney nerves fail. Then gas belching, Heart pal pitation, or failing Kidneys follow. Don't drug the Stomach or stimulate the Heart or Kidneys. That is wrong. Strengthen these failing nerves with Dr Shoop's Restorative. It is the nerves, not the organs that are calling for help. Within AS hours after start ing the Restorative treatment, you will realize the gain. A test will tell. Sold by all dealers.
The Newtown bee., 1908-08-07

While on his way to church, Sunday morning, the horse driven by Walter Ruffells became frightened at some object by the roadside, backed around and MT Ruffels and daughters were thrown out. Fortunately none of them were injured. One wheel of the buggy was demolished.
The Newtown bee., 1908-08-07

Mir and Mrs Patrick Larner gave a party at their home, one day last week, in honor of their guest. Miss Mollie Maher. Thirteen were present and all had an enjoyable time. John Larner and Michael Keane favored the com pany with several selections on the drum, Richard Larner gave a selection on the sweet potato whistle, and Will liam Corbett and Richard Larner gave the barn dance.
The Newtown bee., 1908-08-07

Mir Penton of New Jersey, who pur- chased Mir Cartwright's place in Zoar, moved there last week and took posses sion. Mir Cartwright has rented the Capt Dudley place below Newtown street and is moving there.
The Newtown bee., 1908-08-07

Manager R. H. Beers gave the oper- ators at the Telephone Central office and Lineman Murphy an automobile trip to Lake Kenosia and back. last week Thursday evening. They also stopped at the Central Office in Dan bury and looked it over. The trip was made in H. c. Curtis & Sons fine auto with William Curtis at the wheel. At Lake Kenosia fine supper was en- loved.
The Newtown bee., 1908-08-07

Mrs Margaret Lester, who has been spending few days at her home at Sandy Hook after caring for the sick at Southbury. left the first of this week for South Britain, where she is caring for the sick.
The Newtown bee., 1908-08-07
THREE AND FOUR INCH BASS.

These bass represent the growth made during the summer; are exceed ingly fine and will be ready in October. Much work and expense have been re- quired to bring these fish to this state of perfection.
 The fish will be Shipped by express in 4O-quart cans. For shipments of 10 or l2 hours duration 1000 fry, 25O la to inch, 15O 2 to 8 inch and 100 8 to 4 inch bass per can. Shipments of three or four hours duration would arrive in good condition without messenger, but we advise messenger with each ship ment to care for the fish in case of de- lay. etc. Shipments of longer duration must have an attendant when the above number are carried per can. Shipments of more than fifteen hours duration during June, July and August and early September, not advisable. Long distance shipments are made in October and November, the number of fish per can proportioned according to size and time required for delivery.
 We have remarkable success in deliv- ering our fish in good condition. In November, 1905, 1000 2 inch bass, (l67 per can) and Il adults (2 cans). were delivered at Bowling Rock, North Carolina, notwithstanding the last 25a miles were made by wagon. over rough roads, into the Blue Ridge mountains i; the fine condition of the fish when de livered would have admitted of much longer journey. The fish were enroute 62 hours. There was no loss.
 Lru7 distance shipments can be safe ly fn.de in November without messen- ger with 50 per can. One hundred 2 inch fish in two cans were shipped to Owensboro, Kentucky. These fish were enroute SS hours. Our customer reported fish received in fine condition without loss and not in the least travel tired.
 Several shipments of somewhat shorter duration were equally success ful.
The Newtown bee., 1908-08-07

Miss Mollia Maher and John Maher of Jersey City are spending few weeks Tn Sandy Hook, the guests of Mir and Mrs Patrick Larner.
The Newtown bee., 1908-08-07

F.F. Beehler of Stamford is con yalescing after long illness with ty- phoid fever at the home of his brother, C. w. Beehler in Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1908-08-07

T. J. Cavanaugh has erected a large summer house in his front yard and has it enclosed with wire netting. It makes a fine place to rest in this hot weather.
The Newtown bee., 1908-08-07

Miss Theresa Weiss of New York is spending few weeks in Sandy Hook, the guest of Misses Catherine and Mary Lester.
The Newtown bee., 1908-08-07

Arthur T. Nettleton, the highly es- teemed treasurer of the Newtown Saw ings bank, returned on Friday noon, alter an enjoyable trip to St Paul, Minn., and the Yellowstone Park.
The Newtown bee., 1908-08-07

John, Robert and William Lee and Edgar Mclean of Bridgeport are enjoy ing three weeks stay at the old Lester homestead on Walnut Tree Hill.