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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

There was bright spot of color on
either cheek and a hot light of anger
in her eyes as she set about her task.
1t would never be less hideous, never
less immediate.
The desk drawers yielded easily to
the eager keys. One by one she had
them open and their contents explored
vain repetition of yesterday after
Moons fruitless task. But she must
be sure, she must leave no stone I'M
turned. Maitland Manor was closed
to her for ever, because of last night.
But here she was safe for a few short
hours, and free to make assurance
doubly sure.
There remained the dispatch box,
the black japanned tin box which had
proved obdurate yesterday. She had
come prepared to break it's lock this
time, if need be; Maitland's careless
ness spared her the necessity.
She lifted it out of a lower drawer,
and put it in her lap. The smallest
key fitted the lock at the first attempt.
The lid came up and
Perhaps it is not altogether discred-
liable that one should temporarily for
get ones computations in the long-de-
ferred moment of triumph. The girl
uttered a little cry of joy.
Crashi-the front door downstairs
had been slammed.
She was on her feet in a breath,
faint with fear. Yet not so overcome
that she forgot her errand, her sue
cess. AS she stood up she dropped
the dispatch box back into the drawer,
without a sound, and, opening her
handbag, stuffed something into it.
No time to do more; a dull rumble
of masculine voices was distinctly,
frightfully aud bile in the stiffness of
the house; vices of men conversing
together in the inner vestibule. One
laughed, and the laugh seemed to
penetrate her bosom like knife. Then
both strobe across the thing and began
to ascend, as was clearly told her by
footsteps sounding deadened on the
padded carpet.
Panic-stricken, she turned to the
student lamp and with a quick twirl
and upward jerk of the chimney-catch
extinguished the flame. A reek OF
smoke Immediately began to foul the
| close, hot air; and she knew that it
would betray her, but was helpless to
| stop it Besides, she was caught,
trapped, damned beyond redemption
unless-unless it were not Maitland
| d1tSI Oul OuS VI TIE JULIET lSudALS,
| Unexpectedly returned and bound for
another fat
Futile hope Upon the landing by
the door the footsteps ceased; and a
| key grated in the wards of the lock-
Blind with terror, her sole thought
| an instructive impulse to hide and Sc
| avert discovery until the last possible
| instant. and on the bare chance OF
something happening to save her, the
| girl caught up her skirts and fed like
| a hunted shadow through the alcove
through the bed chamber, thence down
| the hall toward the dining room and
| kitchen Offices.
The outer door was being opened
ere she had reached the hiding place
| she had in mind-the trunk closet
from which, she remembered remark
| ing, a window opened upon fire
escape 1t was barely possible. a
fighting chance.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

The United States war department
wants lot of young men with some
engineering knowledge to help lay out
the work of intracoastal waterway
improvements from Boston to Florida
The young men are needed for sur
veying, and the duties involved will
make good training for embryo en-
gineers Incidentally the announce
ment indicates that waterway i'm
movement is making steady progress
and means much for the future trans
portation interests of the country
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

tuberculosis keeps at the head of
the list of fatal diseases on Balti-
more's weekly mortality list and fur.
nishes terrible proof of the need of
even harder fight than is being made
against this devastating disease.
Agencies now at work are doing all
in their power. but they could do far
more were funds more abundant
There is no cause that calls for more
real philanthropy. none which could
make better use of large gifts of
money. To save human life is a di-
vine work
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

England may now recover from the
apprehension felt regarding attack by
the upper route Reports from that
country are to the effect that an air
ship has been perfected that surpasses
anything of the kind in existence and
It is expected that flight from Paris
to London will soon be made The
flying machine is the property of an
English company, but was constructed
in France. The announcement seems
challenge.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07
CHAPTER TX.
ProcraStination.

The cab which picked Maitland up
at his lodgings carried him but a few
blocks to the club at which he had. the
previous evening, entertained his law
yer Maitland had selected it as the
one of all the clubs of which he and
Bannerman were members, wherein
he was least likely to meet the latter
Neither frequented its sober precincts
by habit It's severe and classical
building on corner of Madi-
son avenue overlooking the square, is
hut the outward presentment Of an in
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

A wild coffee plant discovered in
the Congo country is being used with
great success in Java, where it thrives
in ground in which other coffee plants
die or cease to bear. The African
variety is very prolific and the taste
and aroma of the berries improve as
the plants grow older. Overcultiva-
ton, like civilization, seems to have a
de-energizing effect. 1t takes a little
infusion of the wild at intervals TO
keep things going.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

The proposed tax on American
motor tourists in England of over
5000, even for visit of few days
will result in cutting the tight little
isle out of many a motoring trips
itinerary. And as American tourists
are a very profitable European sum-
mer investment, the short-sighted au-
thors of the tax will be the sorriest
of all if it is imposed. The idea in
Europe apparently is. when short of
funds, tax Americans more ways.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

In 1890 the consumption of cigars
in the United States was 1000, 100000.
In 1908 the total was just double, or
100000, 900. That represents a
great deal of money to go up in
smoke, but it also shows that the
tobacco business is enormous. And
as most of the cigars are made of
American tobacco the growing of the
weed" is of Importance agricultu-
rally.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

The first airing of the little Dutch
princess brought good luck, as the
soldier who saw the royal baby and
gave the heiress to the throne her
first salute was rewarded with a bank
note. 1t is a happy augury that the
first official act connected with the
baby princess life was the cause of
honor to herself and happiness to
others. The precedent should serve
as good one for her future reign.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

China wants Americans to partic-
ipate in the new loan that is to be
applied to railroad building and to the
development of the resources of the
empire. The present wideawake rul-
ers of the Celestial Kingdom are
aware of the value of disinterested
American friendship and of the useful
ness in their business of American
ideas
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

The automobile pays scant respect
to its venerable forerunner, the b1cy-
Gle. Frequently the arrogant chauf-
feur refuses to allow the humble
wheelman even six inches of space
when meeting him in a narrow road
way.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

In some absorbing and disappointed
quarters it is suspected that the little
princess of Orange is looked on as
more of a lemon
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

A north pole explorer frequently
finds it much farther returning home
than it was going
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

Show us a great man and we will
show you a man who was just simply
crazy to join a drum corps when he
was boy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

Some are vocal under a good influ-
ence, are pleasing whenever they are
pleased, and hand on their happiness
to others-R. L. Stevenson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

Have you ever noticed that the man
who adopts every health fad that
comes along is seldom a very well
man?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

Graft" being Dutch word mean
ing canal, we are inclined to think
that the graft on Mars must have been
something terrible.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

A Boston man was arrested Tor
laughing at a woman's big hat Bos-
ton considers the size of those chop
ping bowls no laughing matter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

Hay fever will be along presently to
prove that summer is here.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc cigar
You pay loo for cigars not so good.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

Before long there will -re-echo the
FIRST call for the dog muzzle-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

He who honestly seeks to save an
other finds himself.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

II is wrong to rock the boat. but you
may tip the waiter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

DON'T SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES.
Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them
white as snow. All grocers, sc package.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

Won't some one please start the
simplified spelling bee buzzing in Tur
key?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-08-07

Duty has a stern face only when
looked at askance.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-04
TWO BROTHERS ARE
SHOT OWN IN STREET
Ore Probably Fatally Wounded-soth
Members Of Mercantile Firm
People Much Excited.
(Bv Associated PrcsS.)

H.iZELHTRST. GA. April 3
Eugene and J. l. Williams. brothers.
We're shot down On street of this
place To-Day by V. T. Showers. former
" CT Conyers. ia. J. l.. Williams
Icing probably fatally hurt.
The brothers are members Of the
firm of Jarmon 4 Williams. l; was
stated that Showers had given this
firm check the bank would not
honor; that Eugene demanded the
money, fight resulting.
j. l.. Williams went to his brothers
rescue. II is said when Showers drew
his pistol. Eugene williams was shot
in the hip bu; 'hc bali has not been
located. His brother received Il bull
let in his breast Showers, was
caught and rushed towards the Jail at
Douglas. as Gr"a: excitement followed
the shooting.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-04
MANY AMERICANS
Will GREET ROOSEVELT
Already Arriving at Nap!es-Earth-
quake Survivors at Messina Are
Sending Cards.
Inv Associated l'ress.s

NAPLES. Ap:il "a number OF
Americans have arrived to greet MIR.
Roosevelt when he arrives on tho
Hamburg Monda!
The American residents on the
island OF Capri hav" chartered Il
steamer especially for the trip over.
Many earthquake refugees from
M"ssina will send Mr. Roosevelt their
cards as n token OF gratitude for the
American help to he carhquak" suf-
forrrs
Several boxes of cartridges purchas-
cd in London by Mr.. Roosevelt have
been sent here for delivery. and two
large packages of letters are also
awaiting his arrival. The steamer
people say that the Hamburg frnba-
bly, will com" IN al \ O'Clock Monday
morning
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-04
MURDERED AHO BODY
HIDDEN IN WOODS
This Is Theory Upon Which Georgia
Officials Are Holding Three
White Suspects.

McRAE. Ga April ?.-Four men
az" under a:rc>t here as a result Of
the Disappearance" Of Austin Morri-
son. a fOrmtT county Official who has
been missing a number Of days. II
is charged tina Morrison was muir.
derrd and his hody hidden in the
wCots in era" hastily dug. after a
poker game When last seen Morri-
sen had several hundred dollars in
his pockets,
\ suit Of ElonI. clothes said To have
been worn hl on" of the men under
arT"s. is n ~, UOSsess ION o. cOEn; /,
officers. tn" ~ n 'unier arrest ar"
CLAYTON ErnwUin- AMI his soa. CIaId.
T"bias Kirch,u frrmer marshal AZ
HeI"ua M0-TI.nG's hom" and iI"nFv
Smith. nf Alamo CO
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-04
MANh's ATTITUDE
TOWARD STATE CONVENTION
Is Willing to Leave oues''0" 70 VS.,
dom Of State Democratic Com
mittse.

RICHMOND. VA. April .. juice
William Hodges Mann. replying to
question by til" l.ynchhhrE News Il.
Io his views on the adri,abiiti al
holding Il state convention to fran" Il
ulatform for tho Democratic randi'
da:", says:
"R-pl;ing 10 your question o. a Few
DAYS since. | beg TO say mat "h'h
became 4 candidate for governor. sun
i,ct 20 the Democratic primary. lh'
myself within IN" control hf 'hr ah-
thori;ies OF the party to which me-
long and while do not think II Wise
~ mako any suggestion or 'TnrrSS
MY preference, | am entire ~ WltilhH
for the State committee. in tn" WAS
dom and patriotism o! which | nave
the greatest confidence. 10 GO Hha'
il shall decide to Dc Tor the best III,
tcreSt OF The party. III" Wt!laEt 'h''
Success OF which is far more import
an, than my own.
TO further emphasize this view. !
will quote what ! said III my sn"ec"
in Petersburg on the 18TH oi MaESh'
II have steadilr supported the can
,i!atrs of thar party in county. STATE
and nationa, elections. have had
questions and problems to submit 10
that party. which is great enough !"
meet and solve them AL. but my
questions were always before IN" pr
mary. and when the decision cam"
from the majority. | have always &C.
UepIrh the platform and followed me
flag OF Democracy in tn" hanis {"
its standard bearer. have never
,,.eu wiser or better that tn" great
Democrats party, which bronGh; Nir-
eiria ont of the lhrocS OF reconstruct
ton drs,roycti the power OF the iS-
norant ana vicious. and established
forever en- constitutional basis 'h''
supr, macy Q: the Anglo Saxon race
Yours very truly.
civilian n. MANN.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-04
CUMBERLAND PRfSBY;ERY
WINS VICTORY IN COURT
Tennessee Supreme Court Decides
That Church Still Esists-Un.on
is Set Aside.
CIV Associated Press.

NASHVILLE, TENN: April 3,-IA"
Cumberland Presbyterian Church in
i rnn"!.i"e this afternoon won Ia"
noted church case with which the
Tennessee Court has been wrestling
for two wears. The Supreme {, AK
in an opinion OF 81 pages. drli!,'r' 1
Nv Justice Well, holds that the steps
sought to be taken by a portion OF
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
in uniting with the Pre-, b!t"rlan
Cnurch in the United Sta,".. Ct Amer
lea. were not effective.
1t is held tina; tn" Cumberland
Church still exists and that It's m"Ih-
brrs still rrta,n It's creed. doctrines.
etc
The Cumherlanis are given tho
Ct urch property and ~: .unionisis are
adiudged not to have right or title
TO it. Their bill in which they sued
to recover church property in Fay
cttavIlle. Tenn. is dismissed with
costs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-04
MOTIVES MAY Be OPEN TO QUESTION
Declares One President Could Not
Get Confirmation Of a JUDGE Be.
cause Ne Declined to Appoint Sen
ator's Unfit Relative to Offiee-Ad.
vocates Open Procedure.
lRy Associated Press.l

NEW YORK. April 3.--Former At
torney General Bonaparte speaking at
n luncheon at the City Club today ex-
pr. ssed himself in favor Of the meg
aphOnc method of government admin
istration" AS compared with tho.
Whispering method"
Whenever you find anyone" said
he, who w.she, to discharge his duty
in corners in whispers and In dark.
ness. or at least in twilight, YOU have
n man who wishes to run his ONCE
in accordance with other than civil
service principles. r
''PersOnally am more convinced
than ever that civil service IN abso.
lutely necessary to the proper conduct
of our government
May Be Hidden Motives. ~
IT Is NOT encouraging for one who
wants to get good things" said Mr..
ponaparts to find that he has to fight
II ont with senators. the grounds for
whose recommendation for ONCE are
not such rs will copmend themselves
to the attorney general who Is faint
cd with civil service. 1t In mot. al
ways well for us who desire TO think
of the Judiciary as We should 10 this
country 70 hnd out what nfotives an
mated some senators ia recommend.
ing their choice OF some judges, and
conjecture from what we know Of the
methods. what motives ruled In the
selection Of Others
Cites a Hoid-Up Case.
Il remember one case before the
adminiSt rntiOn which I served under
when a President could not get q con-
firmation OF r really good justice ura-
til he agreed to give a certain sena-
tors wife's son-in-Iaw a position for
which he was absolutely unfit.
Accordingly good appointment
was held up, -.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-04
lWO CuBANS SENTENCED TO
DEATH FOR REBELLION
Military Courtmartiai Inthcts Extreme
Penalty Upon Sergeant Cortes
and Son.
(By Associated PresS.)

HAVANA. April 3.--Th" d""isi"n q.
the court martial whirh l:trd Scr
can't turlc3 and hia sou On Il rharE"
al military rebellion and Corporal
Nlc;:lio, on a chare" OF conspiracy IN
L. injection with the rcrrnt i"N"lu-
riunarv uprising at NaUltAS. was an
nUunCru ;oday. Sergeant tot'S AMI
his son were found guilty and IN"
penalty imposed WIS dya'h. lsra:A"
WAS acquitted on III" charG" brought
against hinI.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-04
sRONCE FIRM FAILS.
Has Numerous Branch Offices
IhroyahoLt United states.

CHICAGO. HI. April An
nouncemont W ma !r on the hoard
OF ira!c h"r" today Of the suspension
Of the firm o; In!rn c. Dickinson and
Company provr.iIu brokers In 40
di,ion 20 is mcn h"rship On the Bo,rd
Of trad. thu company also held mcTD
trrship on IN" Consolidated stock cx.
chang Of Nv York. The frm had
% or 20 oficcs throughout, the coun.
try. Tho Liabilities arr sad TO 10 in
tho bcighhOrho.rl ~ SEA ""o.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-04

til: This cOunlr. Is lrus; r.ddcn?"
Tn" speaker expressed tn" opinion
that The Republican party had con-
r'i;cd tn" tarin system into tn" most
"NrrnsN" Ct al! methods of TAXATION.
amt hat tn" present law c. st the pee.
pl, on the avcraS" al least $3.50 Tor
every dollar Of rCvrnu" |. furnished
The ncCrSsaricS of nre will paw 4
higher tax under the Payne law than
under the present law. h" aSS"rt"d.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-04
sTART.O IN RESIDENCE DISTRICT
Terrible Holocaust Visits Fort Worth
B i'd s Many Residences.
Churches. School Buildings. a SAM
tarium and Repair shops Destroyed
Outside Help Called In.

FORT WORTH. TEXAS. April ;
Famed by Il stif ",nl hr" when
originated in barn 4: jennings ave-
PA. and PrI"r Smith stree; in TN
southern uUrtinn OF tnrS c!tN ih'S al
trrnoon swept over an area t';. oi"'hH
in length and several III Width de-
sire, ed properly '-l!nldi"h N excess
of :" ,ru Uun and rI'Isrd the death a.
on" p, rEnn.
Tn. fire which hruhc or m
f,vhiouahIc residence, district was be
vond alls0niroi within fifteen minutes
after il started and wa> nor rnnin'd
until druaIlit" W., r'snrt"d 20 tour
hours later.
Local Department Inadequate.
The !~:.I fire 4, !:ailin"nt h"in" NJ
a;,l. 20 cope with thr situation, as
&:slaucc was rushed from Dallas ana
Weaiherf0rd On special trains. h''
even with tn, Sc r"infOrc"m"niS the
<urra3 Of the flames was hot confined
until they had eaten their way 10 IN"
Texas & Pacific railroad wards.
On the south the fl" was checked
al the Texas l. Pacific passenger std
ton. this stone structure forming
hulwarn that saved the wholesale di5-
trict which at one time was III I'M
minen, danger Of destruction. Inc
Texas 4 Pacific round houses ana
twenty engines. the repair shops. four
churches. TWO public school buildings
and Walkers sanitarium were the
public buildings destroyed.
Many Fine Residences Burned.
The others were residences most OF
them new and pretentious, in the
most exclusive residcnC" section OF
the city. So rapidly did the flames
spread that people living within ra-
dius OF three blocks OF the place OF
origin had no time TO save anything
except the clothing they wore.
The burned district tonight is "e-
ing patroled by troops to prev"":
looting. and it is estimated that o"'
families are homeless
Many of these have gone 10 Dallas
where shelter has been offered.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-04
TYLER AND WYTAE.
Lamb Wants Suitable Memorial Erect
ed by Government.
tBv Associated press.)

WASHINGTON. II. C.. April 3
That President John Tyler and John
Wyihe. signor OF the declaration OF
independence. should have. suitable
OF Representative Lamb. OF Virgil
MIA.
He has introduced Q bill appropriate
ing $4,000 for the erection Of mcun.
men. to Tyler In the Hollywood GENE.
terry at Richmond, Va, and another
aapro3riating $4,000 for marker
in ST. Johns cemetery at the same
place, where Wythe Is buried.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-04
Passed Away Yesterday Afternoon
in he City Of Puerto Real, Spain.
sCHlErs ADVERSARY At SANTIAGO
Was In Command Of Spanish Fleet
Which Was Destroyed On July ;,
1sos-Was Prieoner Of War In This
Country.

PUERTO REAL. SPAIN. April s.
Vice Admiral Pascaul Cervera. who
commanded the Spanish fleet In the
battle If Santiago. Cuba. died here
this afternoon.
Pleasantly Remembered.
PORTSMOUTH. n. H.. April 8
News Of the death Of Admiral Cervera
was received with great regret in
Portsmouth because Of his bravery
aud courtesy. He and other Spanish
prisoners of war arrived in Ports
mouth on the steamers Yale and har-
ward, formerly the st. Louis and ~.
his surviving officers came on the
Harvard. July IL. After remaining
week thet We're sent to Annapolis.
where they were CHARTERED until ar
rangements were made to send them
10 Spain az the close OF the war The
admiral returned TO Portsmouth early
IN September and rcjoiued tn" sailors
who had been held here. All the
Spaniards cxcep; those who died In
captivity. sailed for home on the
steamer. CITY of Rome on September
- 1895
Retired at Down REQUEST.
Admiral Cervera was re1red from
The aC,iv" list Cf the Spanish navy
tn December ~ last AZ his own re-
quest on account CT falling health.
He Suffered from. an affection Of the
heart. Admiral Csrvera was horn
on February rs. 1879
On the outbreak OF war with the
Tinted States. Crrvcra saile,I from
the Cape Verd" Islands with four
cruisers and three TORPEDO beat de-
siroyers in April 1898. entered the
barber Of Santiago De- Cuba Nav ~.
and lost his entire feet OF that port.
July :. in IN attempt ~ force his
way through Admiral sampson $
hlockad!ns squadron.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-04
RECAINs FACULTIES.

fBy Associated Press. }

MACON. GA. April :.-5Rev. Alfred
C. Rand. who has been Strangely
missing from his home In WARSAW.
Indiana. was discovered. at Q hotel in
this city to-day when Deputy Shert1
Charles Moon arrived to accompany
him to his home The minister teft
home on March Z for Wabash. md.
where he was TO conduct . meeting.
He did not arrive ct Wabash and had
not been heard from until his wife
received a special delivery letter
Wednesday saying he had become
ratio nal and asked for some one 70
accompany him hcme. The letter
vas written in Macon last Saturday.
al which time the minister stated ~
came 20 himself The olicers ststA1
10 his family that he believed he
csirangement vas do 70 over study.