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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-04-09
Red, Weak, Weary, WMery Eyes

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Conforms TO Pure Food and Drug Laws.
Murine Doesn't Smart SoOthes Eye Pain.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-04-09

In case Of accident, cuts. wounds, burns
scelds. sprains. bruises. etc. nothing will
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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-04-09

The paper used for the Sunday 10
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would suffice for 100000 volumes-o cot
500 pages each.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-04-09

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Childrsn
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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-04-09

The customs service OF China esti.
mates the total population OF that
country at 438,2l4O0O
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-04-09

Nearly one-thlrd Of all the children
born in New York City die before
they become three years old.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-04-09
Only one "Bromo Quinine"

That is Laxative Bromo Quininc. Look
for the signature Of T. w. Grove. Used the
World over 30 Cure Cold In one Day. 2bc.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-04-09
WORTH
MOUNTAINS
OF GOLD
During Change of Life,
says Mrs. Chas. Barclay

Graniteville. VT. -"I was passing
through the Change of Life and suffered
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-04-09

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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-04-09

Itch cured in 20 minutes by Woolford's
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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-04-09
Condemnation Of Sin

Sin against the body must be con-
demned as severely as sin against the
soul.
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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-04-09

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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-04-09

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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-04-09

cPENDlD OPPORTUNITY s.; 70 ;1sS.s issss... Sns Il
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xlaska by power Of attorney location Address
T.. A. SLIME. Hsenah, Alaska.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08

more than you do, but I'm not any
more afraid than you are."
There was no response. Murray's
mind worked swiftly. The prisoners
silence was uncanny. Perhaps he
might shoot or bring the club down
with splintering force on the back of
his head. Still the detective sat, with
out moving, gazing steadily down the
stairs. Finally Meagher spoke soft
ly, almost in whisper.
You're a game fellow, Murray" he
said. 'T'll not go with Muncie, but
III go with you. II you get me that
suit of clothes"
He stepped down and surrendered
the club and gun into Murray's hands,
and they walked side by side into the
office. Meagher spat contemptuously
at the sheriff. swore at Muncie, and
glanced at the clock. 1t was Just four.
and smile fitted over his face. He
donned the suit of clothes, Murray
slipped the handouts on him, and, ac
companied by Muncie. captor and cap
tured entered a closed carriage which
was driven at gallop to the railroad
station. AS the party alighted the
train was making ready to go.
A second carriage drove up, and
from thence alighted Red Jim Car
roll. Joe Dubuque. and two other we'll
known crooks. Murray and Muncie
hastily boarded the train with their
prisoner between them. AS the cars
began to move, third carriage drove
furiously up to the station, but the
occupants did not emerge. probably
seeing that they had missed the train.
Red Jim Carroll and his three COM
panions. however, had climbed aboard
in safety.
Murray's quick eye caught sight OF
them entering another car. and he
nudged Muncie with his elbow.
did you see those fellowsT he
asked Muncie nodded.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08
By GEO. T. PARDY [

ing the outcome of the case, and had
been informed of conditional par
don and the case going against him.
He was what is known as bad
man" in every sense of the epithet.
Three times in his career he had es-
capped from prison and had shot and
killed a deputy on one occasion He
had brother, Charles Meagher of
Cleveland. also a thief, burglar. and
desperate. resourceful crook. He had
many friends; and Frank Meagher.
then a fine looking. well-educated
chap of 2S, was highly respected and
much admired among the denizens of
the underworld for his daring and
cleverness.
Murray was certain that the
chances were all in favor of complete
plans having been made to rescue his
man. He had all of his papers ready
after midnight on June 20, and went
direct to the Jail. A train left at 4: 35
in the morning and 1t was Murray's
intention to get away on it with
Meagher. 1t was about three in the
morning when he arrived at the Jail
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08

he knew an attempt would be made to
rescue him. From the fact that he
had gained possession of revolver
and club. 1t was easy to surmise that
some of his friends were scheming to
aid him. He thought of that ABS
train, and turned to the sheriff.
Just open that gate" he said. crisp
ly: Il want to speak to him."
Don't. don't" implored the sher-
IN. He'll kill you sure! Remember.
warn you
Murray looked at him grimly.
Open that gate" he said. I'm go
Ing in there"
Yielding to the power of the others
determined will, the sheriff threw
open the gate and Murray. without
the slightest trace of nervousness,
stepped inside and walked upstairs.
When he reached the first landing the
prisoners voice rang out, sharp, tense
and replete with deadly menace:
Stop right there, Murray; don't
you come near mel"
Murray halted. The shining bar
rel of the revolver. gripped in the
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08
accompanied by Detective Lou Mum

accompanied by Detective Lou Mum
Gle.
"Mr. Sheriff." said Murray, Il have
come for Meagher. Here are my pa
pers."
I'm afraid we're going to have a
lot of trouble with that fellow" re-
marked the sheriff, who was greatly
excited.
What's wrong with Meagher?" in
quired Murray.
He's armed, he's got up to the
fourth floor. the top tier of cells. and
says he will kill any one who goes
near him." responded the sheriff in
agitated accents. wiping the perspira-
he's desperate man, Mr.. Murray.
and he'll keep his word"
That's your business" said Muir
ray. Kindly produce the prisoner"
Come down. Meagher," piped the
sheriff. in trembling tones.
Meagher spat viciously and bonn
barded the speaker with volley Of
virulent oaths. Come up here and
get me-" he roared. "I'll kill the first
man that 5etS 1oot on tnese STAIRS.
Now you can see how 1T is for
yourself" appealed the sheriff to Muir
ray.
"All know is that there sits Meagh-
er and l want him." replied that in
exorable gentleman. Here are my
documents, so do your duty"
The unhappy sheriff. thus caught be-
tween the devil and the deep sea,
swore frantically. "I know what my
duty is, all right" he said pathetically,
but amt anxious to be shot like a
dog, or SEQ anyone else murdered.
either"
Murray was losing patience. 1t was
evident that the sheriff would not try
to get Meagher, and also that the
prisoner was playing for time. and
the purpose of 1t probably was that
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08

man spoke. Murray's hands were
empty, his revolver lying useless In
his pocket
The prisoner was first to break the
tension. Murray" he said suddenly.
but without shifting his eyes. II have
no fit clothes. I'm gentleman. and
won't go to Canada looking like a
pauper."
Murray smiled languidly. The sher-
Frank he said. TITS a pretty fair
suit, but II it isn't good enough. I'll
wait until you get one"
A look of satisfaction crossed
Meagher's stern features. Murray.
watching him. knew that he was play
ing for delay. and became more than
ever determined to take him on that
4:S5 train. Meagher leaned forward
and hurled torrent of insulting oaths
at Detective Muncie. possibly hoping
that he might create a diversion by
picking a quarrel with the Cleveland
officer. Muncie made no reply, and
the prisoner again turned his atten.
tion to Murray
''I've got nothing against you, Muir
ray" he said. But don't come step
nearer me-"
Murray reflected. He half turned
his back and sat down on the stair
If Meagher had looked away for a
moment he could have slipped out his
gun from his pocket. But the prison
er's eye never swerved. Murray
yawned listiessly and turned his back
altogether upon him.
It's like this, Frank" he remarked
quietly. Il don't want to get hurt any
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08
no YoU INTEND TO BUr A PIANO.

II 30. write At once to The Knight
Campbell Music Company. 1s26-s1 Calf-
fornia st.. Denver. tell them about what
style Of piano you want about what
and receive special proposition BY re-
turn mail. We buy our new pianos
from the factories direct for cash. ana
In carload lots. and guarantee to save
you money. II . slightly used piano at .
big saving would interest you. We have
just received In trade . number of nne
makes. almost new. which We will eisss
out in q hurry At about half price and
on special terms. Write At snss fer
particulars.
Buy your piano Of reliable house.
We have been doing business IN Cote-
rado constantly since 1814 and fef4F
state as to our responsibility or e
anyone who has had dealings with ".
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08
Wl1R1I l2lERED mn ~ CDN1yZ
OU7 TIE HOlXET M1ZlGE HE J7OQD

hand Of ruffian whose unerring aim
had sent more than one human soul
to the great Judgment Seat in the
past, was covering him with fatal ac-
curacy. The spirit Of death was hov-
ering In the air.
Murray's voice had lost none of its
habitual GOODNESS as he answered the
desperado's challenge. There's no
need for getting excited. Frank" he
said. I'm not coming up. just want
to talk to you SO that everybody won't
hear"
Meagher had risen to his feet and
stood at the top of the stair, looking
down upon the man just below him.
The sheriff grew suddenly valorous.
Come down, Meagher, or I'll shoot" "
he cried, shrilly.
"Shoot, blast you." responded
Meagher. vigorously. I'D rather be
shot here than hung in Canada"
There was a moments silence, and
Murray heard Detective Muncie advis-
ing the sheriff to quit making noise.
You just shut up, sheriff, and leave
this to me-" shouted Murray. Frank" !"
he continued. addressing the prisoner.
you know you won't be hung. Dain
lived over year. You know you've
got to come. You might kill me, but
you'd have to go all the same"
While speaking. Murray mounted
the steps slowly, until he stood with
In ten feet of Meagher, who pointed
the revolver full in his face.
"Stop!" he commanded, harshly.
Stay where you are. Don't move an
inch closer"
Murray paused and stared unfiinch-
ingly at the outlaw. He knew that
never in his life had death loomed
nearer than at that moment Meagh-
er's eye was cold and hard, yet as it
glared at him he fancied that he could
read something Of curiosity in its MUIR
derous, merciless depths. Neither
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08
Special Round Trip Hsmssssksrs
Ratss to New Mexleo and Texas.

On the first and third Tuesdays Of
each month. during the entire year.
the Colorado & Southern Railway viii
sell round trip Homeseekers' tickets
to q great many polnts in New Nsxiso
and Texas at one fare plus $500 for
the round trip Final limit twenty-five
days. allowing liberal stop-over priviI-
eges. For detailed information, rates.
ETC.. call on the Colorado q Southern
agent. or address T. e. Fisher. General
Passenger Agent. Denver. Colorado.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08
GRAIN.

GRAIN.
Wheat, choice milling. per 100 lbs.
$40. Rye, Colorado. bulk. per 100 lbs,
t1so. Oats, bulk. Idahe No. q white,
s1.s6; same in sacks. s2.o5: Nsbraslka
In sacks. f1.s2; corn chop. sacked. f1.3e.
Bran. colorados per ZOE lbs. l;sg.
Upland per ton, t14.b0@15.50; second
bottom, y11.0o@ 1900 timothy. 11l.p00
1900; alfalfa, $11,5o3 1880; stray TO
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08

Beware Of voIubiIity.
He who knows little soon tells H..
German proverb.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08
Avenging Of Joseph Dain
By GEO. T. PARDY [@===
John Wilson Murray in a New Sort of Case

Y a cold. dark winters
night In March. 1875.
two men stole quietly
along in the black shadow
of the house walls in
Yonge street. Toronto.
Canada. Each of the mid
night providers took an op-
posite side of the thor
oughfare. They slipped
swiftly and softly out to
the corner of Bloor street
where the city limits end
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-06-24
Continued next week.
What would you take?

Suppose you were required to live for
a certain length of time on only one
article of food. Which would you
choose?
There is one food that stands without
a rival for such a test. Quaker Oats is
that one. 1t furnishes more strength
with least wear and tear on the digestive
organs than any other food You'll feel
well and strong at the end of the time,
Try it. Don't stop eating other things.
but eat more Quaker Oats and you'll
notice the gain in strength.
You'll find Quaker Oats put up in
two size packages. the regular size and
the large, family size for those who are
not convenient to the store.
All grocers sell these.
Eat Quaker Oats daily for breakfast,
it strengthens you for the days work
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-06-24

my bog, the duty must come dolOn."
tlemen. Peabody. More important still.
| don't believe American politics has
to be run on that plan. Why can't we
change a lot Of things now that we
are here?"
Langdon became so enthused that he
paced up and down the room as he
spoke.
Peabody, you and Stevens and l."
continued Langdon. could get our
friends together and right now start
to make this great capital of our great
country the place of the square deal,
the place where give and take, bargain
and sale, are unknown. We could
start a movement that would drive out
all secret Influences
The secretary noticed Peabody's In
voluntary start.
THE newspapers would help u.s."
went on Langdon. Public opinion
would be with us, and both houses Of
congress would have to join in the
work If we went out in front, led the
way and showed them their plain
duty. And l tell you, Senator Peabody,
that the principles that gave birth to
this country, the principles of truth.
honesty. justice. and independence,
would rule in Washington
III Washington cared anything about
them. Langdon." interjected the Penn
~sylvanian.
That's my point" cried the Missis-
.sippian-"let US teach Washington to
care about them~
"Langdon. Langdon," said Peabody
patronizingly, you've seized on a big
ger task than you know. After you
reform Washington you will have to
go on and reform human nature. hui
man instincts. every human being in
the country. IL you want to make poll
tics this angelic thing you describe.
1t isn't politics. it's humanity, that's
wrong" waving aside u protest from
Langdon.
Anyway your Idea is not constitu-
tional. Langdon," continued Peabody.
You want everybody to have a share
in the national government. That
wouldn't meet the theory of centraliza-
ton woven into our political system
by its founders. They intended that
our government should be controlled
by a limited number of representa-
tives. so that authority can be fixed
and responsibility ascertained.'
You distort my m~eaningt" cried
Langdon. And, senator, | would like
to ask why so many high priced con-
lawyers who enter congress
spend so much time in placing the con-
.stitution Of the United States between
and their duty, sir, between
the people and their government, sir,
between the nation and Its destiny? l
want to know II In your opinion the
constitution was designed to throttle
expression Of the public Will? 2"
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Those Absurd okes.

How silly!" says Mrs. Jigstepp.
looking up from her paper. Here is
another of those foolish jokes about a
woman going shopping all day and
coming home with a ive-cent spool Of
thread"
Yes. Ha, hal" chortles Mr.. Jig
stepp. Just like a woman"
well, it isn't just like a woman.
Henry Jigstepp. Not a bit of it. l
don't see why those joke people are
always poking fun at my sex Shop
ping all day for a spool of thread! The
ideal Why, | was downtown from
two to four this afternoon, and got at
least $3.50 worth of things-and didn't
have time to order my new dress and
hat at thati"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-06-24

popular vote. Do you think the sys-
ten, of electing senators by vote OF
state legislatures should be abolish
cdr"
The Misslssipplan cooked his head to
one side.
Il reckon that's a question that con
Germs future senator's and not those
already elected" he chuckled.
Halnes laughed at Cullen, who
thrust his pad into his pocket and hur-
ried away.
"lt Is today that l appear before the
ways and means committee, isn't it?"
Langdon queried Of his secretary.
Yes" said Haines, consulting his
memorandum book. AT IL o'clock
you go before ways and means to put
forward the needs of your state on the
matter OF the reduction OF the tariff
on aluminium hydrates. The people of
Mississippi believe 1t has actually put
back life into the exhausted cotton
lands. In Virginia they hope to use
It on the tobacco fields"
where does the pesky stuff come
from?' asked the senator.
From South America" coached the
secretary. THE south is In n hurry
for 1t, 50 the duty must come down.
You'll have to blum a bit, because Pea
body and his crowd viii try to make
u kind OF Notwithstanding you to
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-06-24
CHAPTER X.
WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE.

WHEN
"HD wlseacres of Washington had
nightly predicted that the site
of the hundred million dol
lar gulf naval base would be
decided on In March after the excite
ment and gayety attending the presi-
Dental inauguration had subsidized.
On the morning OF the day before
this action OF the committee on naval
affairs was to be taken Secretary
Haines sat at his desk In Senator
Langdon's committee room In the cap
ltol. Richard Cullen, the favorite as
soelate Of Halnes In his journalistic
days. out earlier than usual on his
daily round of the departments for
news for his Chicago paper, had
strolled In and attempted a few Of his
characteristic cynlcisms. Haines usual
ly found them entertaining. but these
were directed at Senator L~angdon.
"Now. let me tell you something,
Dick" the secretary answered firmly.
Don't you work or all your dyspeptic
Ideas In this neighborhood. My sena-
tOr ~ u great uuu. luey cdu dppre-
ciate him up here because he's honest
crystal clear, l used to think knew
what a decent citizen. a real man,
ought to be. but he's taught me some
new things. He'll teach them all some
thing before he gets through"
Cullen hung n leg over Haines'
desk.
You're n nice, quiet. gentlemanly lit
tie optimlst, and | like you. old fel-
low" retorted Cullen. But don't de-
ceiye yourself too much. Your Senator
Langdon Is personally one Of the best
But he was born a mark, and a
mark he'll be to the end OF time.
"He looks good now. Sure. l like his
speeches. and all that, but just wait.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-06-24
A Thrilling Rescue.

How Bert R. Lean, of Cheny,
Wash, was saved from a frightful
death is a story to thrill the world.
"A hard cold," he writes, brought
on a desperate lung trouble that
batfied an expert doctor here. Then
l paid $40 to SIS a visit to a lung
specialist in Spokane. who did not
help me. Then | went to California,
but without benefit. At last | used
DR.. Kings New Discovery, which
completely cured me and now l am
as well as ever" For lung trouble,
bronchitis, coughs, and colds. asth-
ma, Group and whooping cough its
supreme. soc and $500. Trial
6ottle free. Guaranteed by B. B.
Davis.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-06-24

keep up iron and steel duties. But you
don't believe that Iron and steel neeu
help, you will tell them. don't you see,
80 that they will feel the necessity OF
giving you what you want for inc
south In order to gain your support
for the Iron and steel demands.
The Office door opened and Senator
Peabody appeared.
Peabody" whispered the secretary.
Instantly the Mississippian had his
cue. His back TO Peabody, he rose,
brought down his fist heavily upon the
desk and expounded oratorically [
Haines:
what we can produce of aluminium
hydrates. my boy, is problematical, but
the south is In a hurry for 1t, Inc the
duty must come down. It's got to
come down. and I'm not going to do
anything else until 1t does"
The secretary stretched across the
desk.
Excuse me, senator; Senator Pea
body Is here he said loudly and sur
prisedly, as though he had just sight
ed the boss of the senate.
The Mississippian turned.
"Oh, good morning, senator. / was
just talking with my secretary about
that hydrate clause"
Peabody bowed slightly.
Yes, l knew 1t was coming up" he
said, 80 lust dropped over. I'm not
opposed to it or any southern measure,
but it makes it more difficult for me
when you southern people oppose GER
tain Pittsburg interests that l have to
take care Of"
Langdon smiled.
"I've never been in P%ittsburg, but
they tell me it looks as If 1t could take
of itself"
The visitor shrugged his shoulders.
That's true enough, but give and
take is the rule in political matters,
This remark brought a frown to
face.
81 don't like bargaining between gen.
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too-it.s a shame!'.

too-lt's a shame!'
After momentary hesitation Cullen
continued, thoroughly serious.
Bud. my old friend" he said in low
tone, glancing quickly about. there's
one thing that you've got to put a
stop TO. It's hurting you"
The secretary's face showed his be-
wilderment.
What do you mean?" he snapped
abruptly. ''Out with it!'
Il mean" replied Cullen. that ru-
mors are going around that you are
keeping Langdon away from the crowd
of insiders In the senate for your w
purposes-that, in short, you plan to-
II understand was the quick In
~terruption. Il am accused of wanting to
deliver Senator Langdon. guarantee
his vote. on some graft proposition. so
that | can get the money and not he
himself. Consequently I'm tipping him
Off on what measures are honest, so
that he'll ote for them, ~untll-until
him to vote for some big crooked
scheme, telling him II Is all rlgnt. he
votes as l suggest and l get the
money!
That's what delivering a man
means In Washington" dryly answer
ed the Chicago correspondent. 1T
means winning a mans confidence, his
support. his vote. through friendship
and then selling 1t for CASH
But you, Dick. you have
''Of course, old man. | have denied
the truth Of this. | knew you too well
TO doubt you. Still. the yarn Is hurt
Ing you. Remember that western SEN
ator who was delivered twice, both
on a graft bill?' he laughingly
asked the secretary.
SHOULD say | did. Dick. That is
the record for that game. 1t was a
corporation measure. One railroad
/