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eyebrows went upward, with a Jerk,
and no tiptocd out In tho opposite d.
rection as fast as his stout legs could
carry him IN search OF Bennett. Mean
time Horrigan had come directly 10 tho
point rs usual, I'm his appeal 10 Rob
erts.
Look here. alderman" said he.
you've been trying for years 20 get
through n park bin for your ward.
Still want itT'
YES" returned Roberts. "My con-
stituonts are ot me all the time about
that park. They
1T would mako your wards property
values 60 up 90 per cent and It would
make you solid there forever. heyG"
"Ycs. but
Introduce that bln again. and III
guarantee II will go through"
Are you In earneStY
There's my hand on Il. Only, OF
course, it's understood that your park
bill won't come up until after the Bor-
ough Street railway franchise Is pass
cd. Understand?"
I'm afraid | do" said Roberts nfter
pause, "but voted against that bill.
and
You voted against tho bin in its
original FORM" Horrigan interrupted
rcasSuringly, "and you were right. too
lt had a lot OF clauses that you thought
weren't square. But all those have
been cut out"
"But | stll"-
"But youll be doing what's best for
your own constituents by looking aft
er their interests I'm the matter OF tho
park. You'll hc their hero for that. or
course II | wanted TO put Il another
way could remind you that your
business is I'm bad way and that
friend OF mine has bought up your
notes at the Sturtcvant Trust company
and means 10 send them TO you tomor-
row. But that has nothing TO do with
the case. So | just
I'm honest, Mr.. Horrlgan." faltered
Roberts. "I'-
Sure you're honest! That's why
you'll have the courage TO vote for tho
bill when you SEQ It's been amended
so as TO be good thing for the city.
That's being honest, isn't itY"
II suppose so. And the notes
tho
They'll be sent you by registered
mail tomorrow if you want them. DO
youp
Yves. That is, r.
That's settled, then You've got n
level head Good night"
The boss strodc out, n grim smile OF
victory ON his big face, leaving Rob
crts standing confused. doubtful, his
brain awhirl. How long the tempted
alderman stood thus-obllvious TO tho
music. his surroundings and all else
lie could never remember. but II voice
at his elbow brought him to his senses
with start that was followed by a
thrill OF fear as he wheeled and recog-
nlzed tho speaker
TO be continued.
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Is It not the duty Of every loyal
Democrat desiring his pnrty's sue
cess. II It can be had without tho
sacrifice OF principle. TO take lu-
ficious and comprehensive thought
OF the situation and exert himself
20 see that the delegates 10 the na-
uonal convention at Denver July Z
shall go there unfettcrcd by the dead
hand Of the past and prepared TO con.
slider calmly the political outlook and
the chances OF Democratic success and
then with cool and careful judgment
select a nominee who can win?
This Is n Democratic year II the
Democrats Of the nation Will but make
H so.
Why postpone all hope Of SUCCESS
and tho beginning OF the restoration Of
Democratic control for another -four
sears2
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carry more states than any other liv-
Ing Democrat ana who would be prac-
ticAlly certain Of election Rebelllng
against the doctrine OF despair, we take
It for granted that there IS no necessity
for the ravens of defeat to perch on
the banners Of Democracy I'm 1908 sim
ply because they did In 1896 1900 and
1904.
Conditions industrlally, financially
and politically are such that we havo
this year the opportunity OF n genera.
tion to win the presidency.
IL you and the other Democratic lead.
ers Of the country Will but respond TO
tho invitation and the opportunity cx-
tended TO you by the Democrats OF
Minnesota we can escape from tho
blightlng tradition of defeat and reha.
billtate the party and the nation by a
great political victory next November
There is still ample time 10 see that
enough delegates are elected TO tho
Denver convention to make that de-
Lucrative Democratic body that Will
give the party new hope and new in
splration and winning candidate. 10
this end wo solicit your cooperation
and Will heartily welcome and consider
any suggestions you may offer
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-14
SPENDING STATE MONEY.
How II Should 30 Dono as Viewed by
Governor Johnson.

AS an example Of Governor John
sons ralghtforwardness an incident
may be cited that recently occurred at
the capitol A commission had been
appointed TO select and present n silver
service for the battleship Minnesota as
a gift from the state The legislature
appropriated $4,000 for the purpose.
Those who have been concerned I'm
similar undertakings VIII admit that
usually when appropriations OF this
sort are made part OF the money IS ex-
pended for the silverware and the re-
mainder for the Junkct. say $1,000 for
the gift ana the balance Of the $4,000
for champagne. railroad fares. hotel
bills and expenses OF those concerned.
When the commissioners met for the
first time they Immediately agreed that
not one dollar OF the states money
should be expended for expense, but
that every cent Of the appropriation
should go into the gift The commits
sloners also decided that. should Il be
necessary for them 10 attend the formal
presentation. they would consider u
their duty 10 pay their own hotel bills
and travelling expenses.
Just then Governor Johnson came
Into the room. The commissioners told
him OF their agreement. subject. OF
course, 10 his approval The governor
replied in effect. "Gentlcmcn. quite
approve your ideas. but I would also
Ike 10 call your attention 10 another
condition. The legislature has given
us $4,000 FOR this purpose. While
the bin was being considered talked
with several legislators opposed 10 Il
They thought $4,000 was large
amount 20 spend for silverwore told
them / did not know about this. but
that Minnesota should neither be
wastefui nor shabby, md ] promised
them that should the bill pass ! would
see that no more Of the appropriation
was expended than was necessary 10
do the proper thing They voted FOR
the biII. and Il passed Now. 7 would
propose that we go ahead and get
suitable service for the battleship; that
we do the proper thing in the right
way. Let the incident be q credit 10
the state, by oil means. but when this
Is done, and well done turn the re
mainder Of the appropriation back into
the state treasury. DO not think that
you are obliged TO spend $4,000 be.
cause that is the amount appropriated.
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She Now Mayor EA
BASED 81 6Ad-oadhurSrS Successful Ptay * .
THE MAN
OF S*%s<S%ssStts3
! THE HZ2Zlhz2e7 r. e

l can go to her and explain. Mean
time
Meantime she IL here tonight with
Mr.. Wainwright Have you seen her?'
"Only for minute"
did she treat You with the same
friendliness. the same interest. as OF
oldf Don't think rm inquisitive. dear.
| only ask all these questions because
love you"
Il know" he answered. pressing her
hand as II lay on his arm. yet can
hardly answer you. for hardly know.
In her presence ! am not at ease be-
cause can't tell her everything. and
she seems III at ease because she knows
there's something | don't tell her. oh
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"somsthinE has happened, Alwyn,"
she declared, "aDd want 10 know
what, so that can help you. You love
her. And that day she came back from
Europe felt sure she loved you. What
is holding you two apartT
Nothing that Gun be helped"
But you never go to see her or
"How can ~ You know my attitude
toward her uncle. How can call on
her while she Is IN his house7 ex-
posed his reia tions toward the Borough
Street railway franchise bill. am
hghting him and bis inlqultous bill
with every means In my poweri Dal-
las lives
II hadn't thought Of that. You poor
boyl nut surely
"And something more Her money
and Perry's are invested I'm Borough
stocks. BY beating that bill I seem
outwardly to be willfully wreckIng
their fortune. ! told you the plan ar.
ranged with Perry to avert this, but
she doesn't know Of that And
why don't you tell her. tben7 or
let me tell herr
"Because II isn't her gratitude I
want. I want her TO love me-"
HF3ut don't you see in the meantime
what weapon you are putting into
Mr.. Wainwright's hands7 Suppose no
tells Dallas OF your enmity to him and
let's her know you are seemingly trying
to impoverish her and her brother7 Ho
might prejudice her terribly against
I've thought OF all that must be
content TO wait Next Friday the re-
vised Borough bin comes up before the
aldermen again for the ansl hight.
when ies settled one way or the other
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-14
CHAPTER VIII

We found out who their four.
teenth man is, your honor" whis-
pered Phelan In high excitement
= It's Roberts-Richard T.. Rob
erts Of the Third He's the alderman
that Horrigan's trying to put the In
dian sign on. We've got to nall him
if we can
You're sure It's Robertsr' asked
Bennett In the same undertone.
The administration ball was In full
swing. Mayor and alderman had
ehanced to meet for a moment In a big
crowded reception foyer Just OF the
ballroom.
Am ! sure it's Robertsr' echoed
Phelsn- Am I sure? Might as well
ask me am sure Chesty Dick Horrl-
gan is crooked. I've got the facts down
straight. Thorn secret service chaps OF
mine
IL they get Roberts they Will be
able to pass the bill'-
They amt goin' TO get him II Jim
my Phelan's hand don't turn out to be
all dsuces an trays. AM
Keep an eye on him and don't let
him go away without my knowing II.
! must see him tonight and learn posi-
lively how he stands I'm regard TO the
matter. He has reputation for being
honest. II only
Here's Alwyn. Mrs. Bennett" came
Perry Wainwright's voice from the
doorway. I'm here. Sny, your honor.
your honorable honor's honored moth.
or has been looking everywhere for
And hot
long lost mayor and his anxious man,
ma I'll chase on and find my partner
for the next waltz. wish It was
Cynthia. Ever dance with Cynthia,
Alwyn? Poetry OF motion and all that.
Like a swan or-or a-oh. good even
Ing, alderman. I didn't see your Are
you dancing tonightY'
"Dancin'T repeated Phelan In high
disgust. "Do look It? It's bad
enough to be harnessed into this open
faced suit that feels like was goin'
to slip through OF II every minute.
without tryin' to dance too. At a
show OF this kind I feel like pair OF
yellow shoes ut fun'ral. SO long,
your honor. Even, Mrs. Bennett.
There's the music startin', son." he
added to Perry as he started for the
barrocm.
"I heard It," said the lad. "but I'm
In no wild hurry"
Thought you said you had a part
ner to look up"
Il have-one OF Judge Newman's
daughters. Ever see her? thought
not or you wouldn't have wondered
why wasn't I'm a hurry. Better late
than
"Are you having a good time, moth
err" Bennett was asking the little old
lady as he found n seat for her.
YES" she answered. Aren't your"
"Of course am. Why do you ask?"
The foyer was thinning out as peo-
pie trooped to the ballroom. For the
moment mother and son were alone
together.
"You aren't having a good time, AL
wyn." she contradicted gently. you're
unhappy about something. Tell me-"
"Nonsensev' he denied. with a forced
laugh. "I''-
"You are thinking OF Dallas, my boy.
Is anything wrong between you and
her? What has happenedT
Nothing" he answered sullenly.
But the mother was not content. Her
heart ached for the grief her son was
trying to hide.
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Did Away wilh eassss.

In ono or his messages Governor
Johnson said; 'If the public officers
are not adequately compensated now
Tor their services, FIX the compensation
20 such am extent as 10 make 20 reason.
able compensation and do away with
the possibility Of any officer becoming
a beneficiary OF the favor OF corpora.
tions and by reason Of pratultlcs being
placed under some obligation 90 The
corporation which extends the courtesy
And urge most earnestly The early
enactment of q law which VIII forever
abolish the system I'm Minnesota" And
Il was done.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-14
CALL FOR JOHNSON.
Logical Standard Bearer OF the
Democracy.
APPEALS TO THE VOTERS.

In His Name and With the Great
Cause Victory Is Assured 20 the
Party OF the People - Why Court
Defeatf
Friends OF Governor John A. John.
son or Minnesota have issued letter
and a pamphlet that together constl-
tute an address 20 the Democrats OF
the country. Both make strong mp
peal Go Democrats everywhere TO cx-
ert themselves 10 see that the Denver
convention shall bc deliberate body
that Will look the field over and choose
n candidate who. while representing
modern Democracy, can win at the
polls.
The letter, which Is signed by Fred.
erick II. Lynch. treasurer OF the Min.
nosota Democratic state central com
mIttoc. who has opened Offices In tho
Grand Pacific hotel, Chicago. is us fol.
lows:
Dear Sir--You are Democrat, and IL
is because you are Democrat that
this is addressed to you, with the feel
Ing that you will exert yourself TO givc
the party one OF the greatest essentials
to victory-a strong and acceptable can
dldato for tho presidency.
Tho Democracy of the nation havo
for twelve years been losing ground,
and the belief is general that under
tho old conditions defeat is certain.
For months tue party has been drift
ing toward nm autocratic convention,
where popular choice IL TO be subor.
dinate TO personal Will.
Minnesota Democrats. feeling that
party duty transcends individual inter
est, have had tho courage TO break
away from the drift and offer the par.
ty N candidate who n Nominated ,,,,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-14
JOHNSON THE MAN.
Minnesots's ViriIe Governor Qualified
TO Unite the Democracy.

Mlnnesots's ViriIe Governor Qualified
TO Unite the Democracy.
John III. Tolan, n lawyer OF Anacon-
da, Mont, lifelong acquaintance and
friend OF Governor Johnson, writes in
regard TO the latter's candidacy:
"You are taking the proper steps. a
campaign Of education is what is need
ed 20 secure his nomination. Once
let tho American people get close 20
this man, learn his early history and
struggles as know them, feel his
friendship as ! have felt IL, see his in
tense love and kindness for his fellow
men az have seen u, and no power on
earth can deter them from PLACING him
at the head Of our federal government"
hr. Tolan has summed up briefly one
sldo Of the great governor OF Mime
sota He IS most lovable mana man
who makes friends OF all whom be
meets. In this respect, as I'm some 9TH
ers, he has been compared to Lincoln
Governor Johnson IS a man OF tho
people. Not even Lincoln came up
from greater obscurity and greater
poverty than the ylrile governor Oe
Minnesota. He understands the people
rs perhaps no man I'm American public
life since Lincoln has understood it
and the people understand him.
As Democrat Governor johnson ap-
pcals 20 the thoughtful members OF his
party, because he IS pre-emlnently
qualified 20 unite and blend its discord-
ant elements into a competent, enthu.
Slastic, militant political force.
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chanoo 20 Oct I'm BAD

"Is your husband outT asked the
book agent.
We'll. In n way" replied the lady.
III don't get that" exclaimed the book
agent "a person must bo one or tho
other"
"IIc IS In all right, but no is out OF
sorts. My millinery bill Just came"
The agent concluded not to expert
ment
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Nssal catarrh au inflammation OF the
delicate meu brauc lining The sir passages.
IS NOT cured ty ans mIxiUrc taken INTO the
stomach Don't waste time ON them. y AXE
ElY's Cream Balm through the n5striIs so
That ihc icrcrfd swollen ussucs arc reached
az once Never mind how long you hayc
suffered nor how often YOU have been dis.
appointed we know Elys Cream Balm it
the remedy YOU should use. All druggists.
soc Mailed by Ely Bros IS Warren street.
New York
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it's a wretched
position for us
both!"
Then w IA V
don't you clear
II upT"
by going TO
her and saying:
Dallas. I am
exposing your
u n c q rs n
blackguard and
am destroying
y o ur fortune
and Il erry's.
VIII ynt1 marry
meF These are
the facts: but.
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penny OF his capital was involved His
troubled mind could not now deter
mine whether or not Wainwright sus-
pected him. Gibbs. while possessing
all the ambition. selishness and lack
OF conscience that 30 toward the max
Ing OF great tnancler lacked the ono
chief essentials for the part--namcly,
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Less Happiness.

The proud father was setting up tho
cigars because OF the arrival OF his
firstborn
What Is ne so happy aboutrp asked
one who wasn't on.
Because" replied the grouchy old
bachelor, '1t wasn't twins"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-14

A Congressional "pool" has been
formed for the purpose Of forcing
through congress a twenty-million
dollar public building bill. There
is no law agains, pooling by con-
gressmcn.
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thn Eln,.nr

my husband made this salad. How
do you Ike IN"
but you gave him the recipe"
mo; no made Il out OF his own
head"
II thought tasted calrs brains In
e."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-14

"Whero did you get that dlsgraceful
black eyer"
"Nothing disgraccf1l about that"
"Why nOt1'
Because it IS hand painted"
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The President insists that congress
shall make "An honest effort" to do
something, and congress insists that
the President shall make an honest
eiioit 10 mind MS own business. But
no honest effort Will be made for
reform by either party, except what
the Democrats will do.
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n cold and uu-
shaken nerve. Ii
was this defect
thai now throat
enc 3 TO expose
hi;3
We'll" reSuu-
ell wainwright.
as though dis
missing the top
ic, you should
have made IL
your business to
know who Is do
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Nnl HIa ~

u DIDN'T see none OF tho scenery
they braR 20 much about"
"Beon o~cF the rOadT
sure. and they amt nothing along
the hull way but mountains"
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IL Is easy 20 excuse n man for swear
Ing IL he IL swearing on your side.
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Some people don't seem to DO able TO
live within their Income; neither arc
they able 10 live without one.
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Insist upon DoWitrs Witch Hazel Salve.
ihefe afc substitutes. but there is only one
original 10 is healing. soothing and cool.
ing aud Us especially good FOR piles Sold
oy Sirickler's drug store w, NJ. Dent
NewIurR
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After n man has proposed md been
accepted he swells up and wonders
how ho could ever have been afraid TO
pop.
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Taft and Teddy are known as the
gold dust twins" They know how
to advertise.
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CHAPTER TX.

THE moment OF strained silence
That ensued upon Horrigan's en-
trance was broken by the IRE.
= pressible Perry, who. having
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-14

A woman wants everything ahe
wants, but sho would like 20 sec tho
man that could got II for her
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-14

The dim religious feeling that you
sometimes have may DO duo TO yester-
days baked beans.
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Tho predatory rich have reason TO be
thankful that tho poor arc not, rs a
class, predatory. for they arc many.
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ih" trouble with most coueh cures is
iiai ihey cousupstc Kennedy s Iaxstiye
Cough syrup does not consi3ate. BOT ON
ihe other hand its laxative principles gently
move ihe bowels % is pleasant 90 take
1ua 'i rs espe cia'ly recommended Tor chill.
dren. AS it tastes nearly ae GOOD ss manic
suesr Sold by StrickIcrs dug s,orc
w ~ Dent. Ncwburr
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HANNA'S GREEN SEAL PAINT
For sale by +. y MaV1n 4 60.
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Humor ona Philosophy
Ny DUNCAN n. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

There Il n nico stock OF spring dis
orders already ON hand 60 choose from.
Make selection at onco and avoid tho
rush.
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SUMMER Normal at KIngwood.

William G. Gist, superintendent Of the
kingwood schools, will conduct a sum-
mer normal at Kingwood, beginning inn
mediately after the close Of the public
schools and continuing for ten weeks, or
until The July uniform examinations
Special review classes will be organized
IN al common school branches Also,
number Of new features viii be added.
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There is sometimes very great DIFF
fercuco between wanting what you
didn't get ana getting what you didn't
want.
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~ nANNAs oEeEN 80 rAINr
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DewIits Little Early Rjsers. small safe
sure and gentle little pills. Sold by Strick
Ter drug store w. ~. Dent. Newbure.
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When man IL willing TO do things
for woman II is a sign that she IL
not his wife
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A boastful man may not have much
TO be thankful for. but DO assured that
no Will mako the most OF it.
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Usually
tho Case.
He is very
easy going"
"Yes, but I no.
tlco no is also
very hard COM
Ing when any
work is In ques-
tion."
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90 Asoes, sI.50 . year, and worlh b.
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Look before you leap may DO good
advice, but It does not apply when
bulldog is getting inquisitlvo regarding
your personality.
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eyebrows went upward. with jerk.
aud no tiptoed out In tho opposite d.
rection as fast as his stout legs could
carry him In search OF Bennett. Mean
time Horrigan had come directly TO tho
point, rs usual. I'm his appeal TO Rob
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-14
NO MORE EyPED|ENCl
Candidate Johnson Stands by tn,
Written Law.

"ENpedieney Never Got a Nation Any,
thing" He Ssys--Thomas Jefferso,
No Weather Vane--Whst the Do
mooraey Should Do.
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In His Name and With the orea,
Cause Victory Is Assured 20 the
Party Of the People - Why Court
Defeat3