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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24
Had to Hear Evidence.

Some ladies were visiting at
Blanche's home one day. During the
conversation, while the visitors were
there, one of the ladies was describ-
ing how the blowflies laid eggs and
they Matched out as maggots. Four
year-old Blanche did not seem to be
interested in the conversation nor pay
any attention to what they had been
talking about. After the visitors had
gone, Blanche said:
Mamma, l don't believe flies lay
eggs"
"Why?" asked the surprised mother.
Because L never heard one cackle."
explained the doubling Blanche.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24
CHAPTER VIII.
Dance of the Hours.

Four p. m.
The old clock in a corner Of the
study chimed resonantly and with de-
liberation; four double strokes; and
while yet the deep-throated music was
dying into silence the telephone bell
shrieked impertinently.
Maitland bit savagely on the gag
and knotted his brows, trying to bear
it. The effect was that of coarse
file rasped across raw quivering
nerves. And he lay helpless, able to
do no more toward endurance than to
dig nails deep into his palms.
Again and again the fiendish clamor
shattered the echoes. Binding flashes
of agony danced down the white-hot
wires strung through his head, taut
from temple to temple
Would the fool at the other end
never be satisfied that he could get
no answer? Evidently not; the racket
continued mercilessly, short series of
shrill calls alternating with imperative
the tortured metal sounding-cups would
crack. Thought! nay. prayed that
either such would be the case. or else
that ones head might at once merci-
fully be rent asunder.
That anguish so exquisite should
be the means of releasing him from
his bonds seemed a refinement of
irony. Yet Maitland was aware, be-
tween spasms, that help was on the
way The telephone instrument, for
obvious convenience, had been
equipped with an extension bell which
rang simultaneously in O'Hagan's
quarters. When Maitland was not at
home the janitor-valet, so warned,
would answer the calls. And now, in
the still intervals, the heavy thud of
unhurried feet could be heard upon
the staircase O'Hagan was coming
to answer; and taking HIS time about
it. 1t seemed an age before the rattle
OF pass-key in latch announced him;
and another ere, all unconscious of the
figure supine on the divan against the
further study wall, the old man shut
fed to the instrument, lifted receiver
from the hook. and applied 1t to
his ear
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24
Let's Be Fair.

The wires have flashed the news
that a peach basket" hat worn by a
woman in a canoe, and rendered lop-
sided by the careless zephyr, caused
list and overturned the craft. At this
point the correspondent, evidently
male and prejudiced, stopped short If
he wished to be fair he should have
gone on to tell that the occupants of
the boat grasped the hat, climbed
aboard of it, and until their rescue
Jared sumptuously on the fruit and
garden truck which constituted a part
of its artistic decoration The true
news expert never is biased.-Phifa-
delphia Ledger.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

1t has been discovered that SNUG
CLING trunks" with false bottoms are
manufactured in Paris expressly for
the American trade. One of these,
belonging to a wealthy Boston wom-
an, was seized by the customs officers
in New York and found to conceal
$4,000 worth of handsome gowns. This
shows that the quickening of the ma
tional conscience, of which so much
is being made, isn't quite swift enough
as yet.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

The British admiralty is planning
what will be the greatest naval dis
play in the history of the world Three
hundred and fifty ships, built for every
branch of naval service, have been or
dered to assemble for a month of sham
fighting. The scene of the demonstra-
ton has not been announced, but 1t is
believed it will be off the coast of
Scotland. Wherever these ships may
assemble, the maneuvering will con-
stitute an exhibition of strength and
efficiency of application such as has
never before been witnessed on any
sea.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

Mr. WI. who is the Chinese minis
ter at Washington, is also the ac-
credited representative of his govern
ment to Peru He is going to that
country to present his credentials, and
incidentally will open negotiations
looking to the establishment of diplo-
matte relations between China and
other South American countries. This
is Indicative of China's new and pro-
gressive policy. And Mr.. WI may be
counted on as a potent factor in ex-
tending Chinese relations with con-
temporary nations.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

/ ''Well, well?" he demanded with that
Impotence characteristic of the illit-
crate for modern methods of commune
cation. "Pwhat the divvle ails ye?"
s'Rayspicts to We, ma'am, and it's
sorry 1 am I didn't know twas a
Teddy"
Hes not"
IVAN o'clock, there or thereabouts' %
Faith, and he didn't say
"Pwhat name will be tellin' him ?''
"Kape ut to yersilf, thin. IT'S none
of me business
eff We do, I'll not answer. Sure, am
1 to be cIimbin' two flights av sthafrs
iv'ry foive minits-''
''Good-by yersilf," hanging up the re-
ceiver. And the divvle fly away wild
ye,' grumbled O'Hagan.
AS he turned away from the instru-
ment Maitland managed to produce
sound, something between moan and
a strangled cough. The old man
whir1ed on his heel. "Pwhat's thot p"
The next instant he was bending
over Maitland, peering into the face
drawn and disf1gured by the gag. THE
saints presarve usi And who the
divvle are We at all? Pwhy don't We
spake?"
furious snort.
"Misther Maitland, be all thot's
strange! Is ut mad 1 am? Or how
did ye get back here and into this fix,
sor, and me swapin' the halls and
polishin' the brasses fernist the front
dure iv'ry minute since We whit out ?''
Indignation struggling for the upper
hand with mystification in the Irish
mans brain, he grumbled and swore;
yet busted his fingers. In a trice the
binding gag was loosed, and ropes and
straps cast free from swollen wrists
and ankles. And, with the assistance
OF kindly arm behfad his shoulders,
Maitland sat up, ginning with the
pain of renewing circulation in his
limbs.
vivid these two oies mesilf saw We
lave three hours gone, sor, and I
c'u'd swear no sowl had inferred this
house since thin Pwhat does ut all
name, be all thot's holy?"
'It MEANS painting, brandy and
soda, O'Hagan, and be quick"
Maitland attempted to rise, but his
legs gave under him, and he sank
back with a stif1ed oath, resigning him
self to wait the return of normal con-
ditions- AS for his head, it was threat
ering to split at any moment, the tight
wires twanging Internally between his
temples; while the corners of his
mouth were cracked and sore from the
pressure of the gag. All of which
totted up a considerable debit against
Mr.. Anisty's account
For Maitland, despite his suffering.
had found time to figure it out to his
personal satisfaction-or dissatisfac-
ton, If you prefer-in the interval be-
tween his return to consciousness and
the arrival of O'Hagan- 1t was simple
enough to deduce from the knowledge
in his possession that the burglar, hav-
ing contrived his escape through the
disobedience of Higgins, should have
engineered this complete revenge for
the indignity Maitland had put upon
him.
How he had OWNED the fact of the
jewels remaining in their owners pos
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

None but the brave deserve the fair,
and Cupid has always taken peculiar
delight in mating the embryo naval
and military heroes with fair brides.
Hence, the recent order that midship-
men must not marry during the six
years of their course is a solar plexus
for the little blind boy, while as for
the president. who signed the bill,
parting so many fondly beating hearts,
he will be denounced by scores of
pouting rosy lips as "a mean old
thing"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

There seems to be an increasing
tendency to restrict athletics at col
1eges and universities in favor of
scholastic work. AS if any interest
would be taken in the higher educa-
tion with record-breaking teams and
championship trophies cut out of the
curriculum
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

1t was announced in the Belgian
parliament that the government has
no power to stop King Leopold from
selling works of art, treasures, etc.
The prospect, however, of getting rid
of the old monarch by voluntary re-
tirement ought to strike the people as
a good return on the investment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

was dull and exhausted nearly all the
time. 1 consulted doctors and used
medicines, but only Doan's Kidney
Pills helped me. Soon I was perma
nently cured"
Remember the name-Doan's. For
sale by all dealers. SO cents a box
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. 7.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

When will automobilists learn that
= reckless joy ride generally means
death SO some one?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

Delay is dangerous
Alonzo Adams, Os
ceola, Iowa, says:
my kidneys failed
me. I suffered aw
full pain and was sc
weak 1 could moi
work, and often had
70 faEa tn had
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

Oh, well, dandelions are such pretty
things that it's a shame to get a
backache digging 'em out of the
lawn.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

Astronomers are now basing their
hopes on the assumption that Mars is
as well advanced in telescopes as it
appears to be in canals.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

News that the fur crop has been a
failure in the far west is not worrying
the women of the east
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

Anything that will tend to make ice
cream healthy and harmless should be
welcomed. 1t may also be time to
take recognition of the fact that you
can't gauge the purity of soda water
by the fixing noise it makes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

The way of the smuggler, when he
is found out, is fully as hard as that
of the ordinary transgressor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

Turkey knew she could not pos
sibly get a worse sultan than Abdul
Hamid, and the masses, therefore, well
coined a change
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

Now they say the meat packers are
going into the business of manufactur-
ing shoes. 1t would be just like them
to hog the whole thing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24
TIRED ALL rME TIME

Languor, 1istlessness, dullness Of
spirits are often due to kidney disor
ders. Pain and weakness in the back
sides and hips, headaches, dizziness
urinary disorders are sure signs that
the kidneys need immediate attention
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24
H. s. GIvLER. Pub.

That kidnapped girl who returned
of her own accord should claim the
s., 900 reward.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

One difference between high and
low society is that the domestic dis
cords of the former end in the divorce
court and of the latter in the po-
lice court.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

Maybe up on Mars they regard the
earth as such small potatoes that they
nevsr look this way.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24
WELL DEFINED.

De QuiZ-What's your idea of the
difference between optimism and pes
simism?
De Whiz-O! the optimist says it il
spring when it isn't and the pessimist
says it isn't when it is
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

Norwegian inventor sends type
writing by wireless. In the past only
the thrilling glances of the blonde
typist could be sent in this manner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

Great Britain has established a food
inspection bureau after the American
plan 1t has still to learn the value
of strict pure-food laws, however.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

Unfortunately the crop of peach
basket hats has not been in the least
spoiled by the frosts of criticism.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

Often a man will think very little
of the hereafter until his time comes
to die, and then he can think of moth
ing else
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

A New York jury valued a brokers'
teeth at $1,000 each With false ones
costing only $40 a set some one can
knock out all of ours.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-24

Existence of one popular song can
be forgiven for preventing a big
time" for the physician and the un-
dertaker
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
Owing to the Absence Of Ar
Important Witness for
the Defense.

Owing to the absence of an Import
ant witness for the defense the trial
Of ]. Worthy Schrader, charged with
feloniously Shooting and woundlng
Lea Trimble, colored. who attempted
to escape the custody OF schradee ii
constable several months ago by
jumping from a street car. was post.
.poned in circuit court Friday morn
ing until the next term and schraaer
after giving bond OF $1,000 was lfb-
Grated.
Judgment for 1000 was given the
Union National Bank against David
DeMott.
Also the Bank of smithfield was
given judgment for $3.50 against
the West Virginia Fair Association.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
jim GROW IS
A DEAD ONE
House Kills Murphy's Bill
Providing for Separate
Railroad Coaches.
SALEM SCHOOL BILL
And the Harrison County
Criminal Court Bill Are
Advancing Nicely.
SALEM SCHOOL BILL
(By CHARLES Brooks smith.l

CHARLESTON, Jan. 22-Tha
MaEtinsburg charter is the first BIZ!
10 reach the governor. Ii was pass
ed by the house this morning, and
judging from the food of kilograms
received by the county's representa-.
tiyes the entire population Of that
town Is mighty well pleased.
The House finance committee this
morning reported an appropriation
sbill for mileage and per diem of leg
islators and per diem OF attaches car
rying an aggregate of $4,000. The
, bill was taken up Immediately and
passed, The Senate will pass 1t this
afternoon. This is the bill made
necessary by the auditors refusal to
nay warrants under an act of 1882.
The House committee on railroads
I adversely reported Murphy's Jim
Grow" bill, also a bill making rail-
roads responsible for loss by fire
originating from sparks from loco
motives.
Y a resolution by Gilkeson that an
Investigation and report be made to
/ ascertain whether authority should
not be given the levying bodies to
increase levles, was referred 10 the
committee on municipal corporations.
The House held but one session.
during which time number of bills
We're advanced. including the Harris
on county criminal court bill which
went to Its second reading.
In the senate, by a vote of ten to
nine, It refused TO accept the COM
mittee's adverse rport on Smiths
CcabeD antl-gambllng bill. and It was
advanced to its second reading.
g A favorable report was made on
the Salem school district bill by the
committee on education.
The Johnson pistol toting bill was
made n special order for late this
afternoon.
Huntington's model charter. which
is the special order for this afternoon
in the senate. will be finally passed lr
that body and reported to the House
tomorrow where It will be put
through without delay.
The Senate passed the legislative
appropriation bill and adjourned ill
Monday.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
GOES TO JAIL FOR
"A PRINCIPLE E.
Thomas Jenkins Says School
Law is All Wrong and
Sets An Example. Z


Thomas jenkins, travelling sales
man, who resides on the East Side
lis prisoner in the county jail 6
martyr to the compulsory school Ian
of West Virginia. Although he said
he had money with which to pay 8
fine OF SO and costs, imposed for VIC.
lating the law, he declared he pre-,
ferred to 90 to jail rather than pay
1t as he considered the law unreasor
able and unjust. He went to jail
for the principle Of the thing"
AS recorded in Thursdays issue o;
the Daily Telegram, Jenkins pleaded
guilty in Justice Gordon's court to i
violation of the school law and was
fined SO and costs, hut asked that the
fine be raised to $40 and an appeal
Ito the circuit court allowed. This was
granted and jenkins entered into the
required bond.
After rejecting over his action in
the matter, Jenkins returned to the
Justices court Thursday night and
asked that his motion for an appeal
of the case to the circuit court be
withdrawn The papers had not set
been forwarded TO the higher court,
and the motion was granted. The
bond was rescinded and the appeal
fees refunded, which brought the
case back to the original Judgment.
When the court asked for payment
of the fine and costs, Jenkins pos,
lively refused 10 pay IT, holding that
the law was unjust. In default oil
paying the fins Jenkins was commit
ted to jail for FIVE days and he went
on to prison with cheerful counte.
nance all the while declaring that he
was a martyr to an unrighteous and
Cumbersome law.
When he took the appeal to circuit
court. jenkins said he pprposed to
make test case of the law to the
end that it could be altered, changed
or abolished. Justice Gordon told
him that he knew OF no power or au.
thority whereby a judge of a circuit
court or a justice of the peace could
change or abolish law alNeady upon
the statute books but Jenkins held
out for his principle" and is sur.
fering imprisonment as. a result.
Jenkins's offense was that OF keep.
ing his thirteen-year-old son, George
out of the public school, so that the
latter could work and help supper
the family.
y am going to exemplify my prin
ciple.' said Jenkins, ''by staying ii
jail and showing the people that til,
law is not right and ought to be re
pealed."
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
RECESS TAKEN
By the Legislature of Ohio
Until the Middle Of
Next Month.

COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 22-The
Ohio legislature recessed today until
February Is to allow the senate and
house finance committees to work Oh
an appropriation for running the
state government. The house finance
committee decided to make apbro.
priations for the year only, until
1910, which will make absolutely
necessary another session of the leg
,islature next year. The house toda,
followed the lead Of the senate yes
terday by referring all resolutions
providing for probing cities to thu
committees on beneficiary, where
they Will rest until the house con
venes again next month, If not long
err.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
At BOTTOM OF WELL
Body of Missing Man Found
in Wetzel With Bull
lets in Head.

NEW MARTENsvILLE, Jan. %
The body of William Roberts, VIA
disappeared a week ago, was foun !
at the bottom of an abandoned oil
well a half mile from Wolf Pen. The
three bullet holes in the head showed
how he was killed and tracks in the
snow indicated that the body had
been carried from Wolf Pen to the
well. About the same time the body
was found, a Dloodstained overcoat,
said TO belong to John Holpp, Rob.
erts's Drother-in-law, who is in the
Tyler county jail at Middlebournr
on suspicion, was found in a clea"
ing establishment here. Men en-
ployed by. the sheriff, worked two
days at the oil we'll before the BODY
was discovered.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
BOARD UPHELD
BY Judge Lynch in Its Assess.
ments of Gas Properties of
Two Companies.

In circuit court Friday morning
Judge Charles w. Lynch directed that
an order be entered sustaining the
Board of Public Works in its assess
ments of the gas properties of th,
Fairmont & Grafton Gas Company
and the philadelphia Company Of
West Virginia III this county. lie
announced that he was preparing a
written opinion, which would be filed
later. The companies had appealed
to him for reductions of the assess
ments.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
BANKER ARRESTED
Bank President is
Charged With Embezzle-
ment Of Funds.

SAN DIEGO, Calf. Jan. 2e-
Homer G. TaDer, president of the San
Diego Bank and Trust Company and
former president of the international
Bank of searchlight, New, was ar
rested here today following the
bringing of 10 indictments against
him by the grand jury at Phoebe. Nev.
involving the embezzlement approxi-
mately of $4,000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
PUBLIC INSTALLATION

A. r. Wagner, Grand Junior War
den, acting as the district deputy,
Grand Patriarch with delegation Of
installing officers, c. a. Sheets. J.
II. Henderson. T. ]. Day F. i.
Day, left on the 2:s5 Short Line &c.
commoda4ion for Folsom. where they
will give a public installation Of of,
dcers in the Encampment
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
REGENTS OPPOSE
Bills Giving Academy Gradu.
ates the Same Standing
as Normal Graduates.

CHARLESTON Jan. 22-The nor.
NAL school regents at meeting de-
cided to oppose bills giving graduates
of academies maintained by private
enterprise the same standing in regard
to teachers certificates that norma
school graduates have. The bill was
tabled by the house education com.
mittee to give It's patron. Mr.. Kirk
an opportunity to be heard.
The West liberty commencement
date was changed to June il.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
HEARING DAY
OF Final Petitions for Nat,
uralization is to Be
May 4 Next.

May 4 next has been designated fol-
the hearing of and passing on ~ .he
circuit court of final petitions of the
year for naturalization of foreigners
who desire to become citizens os this
country. All such petitions should
be filed in the circuit clerks Office
prior to February ] as they have :.
ibe advertised 80 days before he da,
of the hearing.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
BOARD IN SESSION.

CHARLESTON. Jan. 22-The
state board of examiners for nurses
has been in session this week draft.
ing new law for the licensing Of
the nurses. The members of tht
Board are DR.. T. NJ. Haskins. o
Wheeling; DR.. Alonzo Andrews, :
Martinsburg: DR.. c. NJ. Scott, o
Blueheld; DR.. L. v Guthrie, of Hunt
ington, and DR.. George Louns5erry
Of Charleston.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
sHIrMAN NOT GUILTY.

PARKBRssURG, Jan. 22-The
jury in the case of William shipman,
Of Wheeling. charged with passing
counterfeit nickels in the First City
verdict of not guilty. Only
one ballot was taken.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
AID VOTED
BY the United Mine Workers
for Samuel Gompers
and Others.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Jan. 20
The United Mine Workers conven-
tion today voted $4,000 as prelimin-
airy aid for the defense of Gompers,
Mitchell and Morrison in the con
tempt case against them.
The miners International executive
board was instructed to appropriate
in the future as much more as is
necessary to give the men a proper
defense.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
ANKLE CRUSHED
Painful injury Sustained by Mr..
Keener at Remington Triple.

A. T. Keener. of this city. re-
ceived very severe injury at Flem-
ington Thursday, where he has been
employed for the last Few weeks.
His ankle was very badly crushed by
a piece Of falling iron. while he was
at work on the new tipple being con-
structed by the Richards Con-
struction Company.