davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01
- a

gan Helen, slowly, Ito yield. What can
it matter, A quarrel over money-it
is sordid-"
Miss Pat stood up abruptly and said
quietly, without lifting her voice, and
turning from one to the other of us:
I'VE have prided ourselves for 100
years, we American Holbrooks, that
we had good blood in US, and charac-
ter and decency and morality; and
now that the men of my house have
thrown away their birthright and
made our name a plaything, l am go
ing to see whether the general de-
cadence has struck me, too; and with
my brother Arthur, a fugitive because
of his crimes, and my brother Henry
ready to murder me III his greed, it is
time for me to test whatever blood is
left in my own poor old body, and /
am going to begin now, 1 will not
run away another step; I am net go
ing to be blackguarded and bounded
about this free country or driven
across the sea; and l will not give
Henry Holbrook more money to use in
disgracing our name. l. have got to
die-I have got to die before he gets
it'-and she smiled at me so bravely
that something clutched my throat
suddenly-"and 1 have every inten-
ton, Mr.. Donovan, of living very
long time,''
Helen had risen, and she stood star
ing at her aunt in frank establishment.
Not often. probably never before in
her lie, had anger held sway in the
soul of this woman; and there was
something splendid in it's manifesto
ton. She had spoken in almost her
tremor toward the close; but her very
restraint was in itself op1inous.
1T shall be as you say, Miss Pat
said. as soon as ] had got my breath.
Certainly. Aunt Pat" murmured
Helen, tamely. I'VE can't be driven
round the world. We may as we'll
stay where we are
The storm was abating, and 1 threw
open the windows to let in the air.
IF you haven't wholly lost faith in
me, Miss Holbrook-''
L have every faith in you, Mr.. Don
ovan." smiled Miss Pat.
I shall hope to take better care of
you in the future
I am not afraid. I think that if
Henry finds out that he cannot brighten
me it will have a calming effect upon
him"
Yes; 1 suppose you are right. Aunt
Pat said Helen, passively.
1 went home feeling that my respon-
sibilities had been greatly increased
by Miss Pats manifesto, on the whole
1 was relieved that she had not or
dered retreat, for it would have dis
tressed me sorely to abandon the game
at this juncture to seek new hiding
place for my charges.
Long afterward Miss Pats declara-
ton of war rang in my ears Ny heart
leaps now as I remember it. And /
should like to be a poet long enough
to write "A Ballade of All Old Ladies'"
or lyric in their honor turned with
the grace of Col. Lovelace and blithe
with the spirit of Friar Herrick- 1
should like to inform it with their
beautiful tender sympathy that is
quick with tears but reader with
strength to help and to save; and it
should reflect. too. the noble patience,
undismayed by time and distance, that
makes a virtue OF waiting-vaiting in
the long twilight with folded hands for
the ships that never comel Men old
and battle-scarred are celebrated in
song and story; but who are they to
be preferred over their serene sister
hoodz Let the worn mothers of the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

my preoccupation 1 forgot to give it.
The storm was driving a dark hood
across the lake. and the thunder
doomed more loudly. Storms in this
neighborhood break quickly and 1 ran
full speed for ST. Agatha's to avoid
the rain that already blurred the west
We landed with some difficulty, ow-
ing to the roughened water and the
hard drive of the wind; but in a few
minutes we had reached ST. Agatha's
where Sister Margaret flung open the
door just as the storm let go with q
roar
When we reached the sitting room
we talked with unmistakabIe restraint
of the storm and of our race with it
across the lake-while Sister Margaret
stood by murmuring her interest and
sympathy. She withdrew Immediate
ly and we three sat in silence, no one
wishing to speak the first word. | saw
with deep pity that Miss Pats eyes
were bright with tears, and my heart
burned hot with self-accusation- Sister
Margarets quick step died away in
the hall, and still we waited while the
rain drove against the house in sheets
and the branches of a tossing maple
scratched Spitefully on one of the
paneS.
I'VE have been found out; my broth
er is here" said Miss Pat.
4 am afraid that is true" 1 replied
But you must not distress yourself
This is not Sicily, where murder is n
polite diversion. The Italian wished
merely to brighten us; it's a case of
sheerest blackmail. 1 am ashamed to
have given him the opportunity. 1t
70 ,1t- md
1 am heartily sorry for my stupidity"
DO not accuse yourself, 1t was in
evitable from the beginning that
Henry should find us But this place
seemed remote enough. 1 had really
begun to feel quite secure-but now."
But now," repeated Helen, with
little sigh.
marveled at the girls composure
at her quiet acceptance of the stu
alton, when 1 knew well enough her
shameful duplicity. Then by one of
those intuitions of grace that were
SO charming in her she bent forward
and took Miss Pats hand. The en-
erald rings flashed on both as though
in assertion of kinship-
Dear Aunt Pat, You must not
take that boat affair too seriously. 1t
may not have been-father-who did
that"
She fal.ered, dropping her voice as
she mentioned her father. was aware
that Miss Pat put away her niece's
hand with a sudden GESTURE did not
know whether of Impotence, or
whether some new resolution had
taken hold of her. She rose and
moved nearer to me.
What have you to propose, Mr..
Donovan" she asked, and something
in her tone, in the light of her dear
eyes, told me that she meant to fight,
that she knew more than she wished
to say, and that she relied on my sup
port; and realizing this my heart went
out to her anew
Il think we ought to go away-at
once" the girl broke out suddenly
THE place was ill-chosen; Father
Stoddard should have known better
than to send us herei"
Father Stoddard did the best he
could for us, Helen 1t is unfair to
blame him." said Miss Pat, quietly.
And Mr.. Donovan has been much
more than kind in undertaking to
care for us at ALL
Il have Numbered badly enough"
l confessed, penitently
1t might be better. Aunt Pat" be-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01
CLIP THIS OUT.

Valuable Recipe When AFFLICTED with
Rheumatism or Backache.
This is renowned doctors very
best prescription for rheumatism
"One ounce compound syrup Sarsa-
parilla; one ounce Toris compounds
half pint high grade whiskey- Mix
them and take tablespoonful before
each meal and at bed time The bot
tie must be well shaken each time -
Any druggist has these ingredients
or he will get them from his whole
sale house.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

S1A1- OF 3 IUos SIC co os lol'D'
FRANK J. CHENEY makes tina he q senAuR
partner of the firm of F. ]. CHENEY & Co.. dong
business in the City of Toledo. County and stats
aforesaid. and that said arm will pay the Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS each and every
of CArARRH that cannot be cured by the
HALLS CATARRH CURE
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before ard subscribed In my presenca.
this 6th day Of December. A. d. 1856.
SEAL a w Mo GanA SOM
t@-t -sOAAnA & o0aao.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and aefo
directly upon the blood and surfaces OF tho
system Send for testimonials. free
F. J.. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O
Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

1t is said that the society bellies OF
St. Petersburg are angry over the stu
alton in Finland. since the officers
who figure largely in social affair;
will now have to leave with their
troops for the recalcitrant duchy and
desirable partners will be lacking in
court-circle dances. This is sad, but
hardly the most tragic circumstances
which will arise from the situation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

A Roman paper says that negotia-
lions are going on, on the part of the
American government, for the sale of
a house destined to be the seat of
the American embassy" Perhaps the
state department is trying to find q
home for its new ambassador, merely
as a convenience to him, so that it
may be ready when he reaches Rome.
But It is not buying the house on its
own account
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01
Where Her svmpsthie. Ii,

I'm SO sorry for Mr.. Brown He's
suffering from a severt attack of the
grip"
IN not half SO sorry for Brown as
I am for Mrs Brown" replied the
nefghbor, who knew what it meant to
have sick man in the house-Detroit
Free Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Two bankers in New York have
been sentenced to prison for taking
money for their own use from a saw
ings association of which they were
officials In sentencing them the
judge said they were simply plain
thieves. There is a great deal in a
name when it is used in this blunt
fashion, for it strips much of the
Illusion from i'll doing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

A New York man is suing his wife
for separation because he says she
stayed out at night and left him to
mind the children and make the beds
The masculine marital worm is begin
ming to turn, but the high French heel
of modern femininity is set so firmly
on the writhing insect that it is
doubtful if the turn will amount to
much more than frantic but fugi-
tive squirm.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

That Servian prelate who dreamed
that King Peter was deposed had the
tactlessness to tell his dream to
friends. in confidence Thereupon
King Peter had a better dream; the
prelate is to be tried for high treason
After this Servian prelates will take
sleeping powders, and not dream
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01
Then the Scissors cut In.

You may be sharp said the thread
in the needle, but 1 notice you are
always getting it in the eye"
'Oh, I don't know" answered the
needle, L notice that whenever you
get in a hole 1 have to pull you
through
Hush up, you two" cried the Thin
BILE. IF it wasn't for my push you
would neither of you get along
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01
The Country's Spread.

While the area conceded to the ID
original states by the peace treaty of
1888 was S2S, 900 square miles, their
present area is but $4,000 square
miles, the other 500, 000 square miles
forming in whole or in part 13 other
states
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

The Denver scientist who says linn
burger cheese will cure cancer must
believe those cancer germs have a
sense of smell well developed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Sitting in Nome. a United States
Judge is conducting a case in Seattle.
AS the distance is 1000 miles. the trial
cannot help being long drawn out.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

The new society for the study and
prevention of infant mortality is well
come in the long list of worthwhile
Institutions
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Merry-gOrOunds are unpopular in
South America. where they are trying
to get over the revolutionary habit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01
IMPERTINENT.

Missionary-You haven't been to
Sunday school for a month I don't
expect to meet you in heaven.
Kid-Gee, 1 didn't know you wuz
as bad as all DAFT
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

There was large increase in the
aumber of divorces in Maine last year.
but an increase of only two in sui
cides. Whether the latter fact Is to
be explained by the former is not
stated.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Come into our store and have a
ft," reads a local tailor's ad- We sup
pose the fit" takes place when the
bill is presented.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

DR.. Hills is perfectly safe in max
ing prophecies to be fulfilled in the
year 2909. as few of us who hang upon
his words will be here at that time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Death has claimed the sauerkrau'
king and it is proper that briny tears
should flow for him
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Emperor William is satisfied to let
the Wright brothers be monarchs of
the air. If he can be lord of the land
and of the seas that will be enough
for him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Street dust kills 25 per cent of
those that breathe it, but if they did
not breathe the dust they would pick
up germs. and it's all the same in the
long run.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Considering that newspapers are
published in 81 languages i'll this coun-
try-a fact not generally known-why
shouldn't the exchange editor have an
increase of salary?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

A New Jersey institution for the
prevention of tuberculosis has been
named a "preventorium." The Eng
lish language. as well as the human
body needs defenders.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Calamities from unavoidable cause
are pathetic; calamities from avoiC
able causes are criminal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

In spite of their recent rise. eggs
are not ashamed to be seen in COM
pany with the humble ham, if anyone
still has the requisite price for bring
ing them together.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Latest in the line of inventions is
an automobile equipped as an aero
plane destroyer. The automobile has
some reason to feel resentful.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01
Important to Methers.

Money may not make the man, blu
take some mems money away frOI
them and there would be nothing left
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

The pole dash game has been in
vented The dashes must represen
the unprintable words.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Since there are so many excellent
causes to die in, football is not worth
anybody's death
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Does farming pay?" asks a Maine
newspaper If it pays in Maine it will
pay anywhere.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

1t has been decided officially that
Turks are white. even if they do not
always act it
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

That mine disaster was just abou
as bad as possible
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Mrs. WINDOWS Soothing Syrup.
For children teeth1nx, softes the gums, reduces
dannaton. allays pain. cures wind collie 2c bottle
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Indian summers absence makes the
heart grow fonder
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

We don't blame a man for growing
if his wife treats him like a dog.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

Cotton is again on his throne az
king of the south
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-01-01

DIR. DAVIS ANTLHEADAcHE
Druggists-of r c. KEELING, Chicago, III
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
instant DEATH
OF a Carter Oil Company
Boss Who Stands in
Front Of Train.

Word was received here last even
ing announcing the tragic death of
James Tingley aged 81 well known
resident of Absolute, three miles be-
low sistersville, who committed sui
eide by walking directly in front of a
fast o. R. passenger train, The rash
act was committed at sistersville
early last evening. Tingley's body
was literally torn to pieces. Portions
were picked up for some distance
along the track.
Mr.. Tingley was lease boss for the
Carter OIL Company and was we'll
known here. as well as in sistersvilIe.
1t is said that his wife had been III
for some time and worry over her
condition made him insane, While in
a fit of insanity he walked in front Of
the train meeting death instantly.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
At the Dedication Of a Ii
brary in Honor of the
Deceased Diplomat.

PROVIDENCE. R. l.. Nov. IL.
The life and influences of the late
Secretary of State John Hay in the
fields OF diplomacy were eulogized
in an address of United States SEN
ator Elihu Root, of New York, at the
dedication OF the John Hay Library
at Brown University today. Senator
Root said:
High credit is due to country
that can appreciate such a man as
John Hay; that has justly estimated
his merit, has valued his service,
and honors his memory. A people
capable OF this have something
about them too fine to permit them
TO be given over to the worship OF
merely material things. It would be
difficult TO conceive OF sharper
contrast than this between the
character of Mr.. Hay and the conf
dent, thick-skinned, self-assertive
pushing, hustling character ordina-
rily associated with success in the
practical affairs of this ihurly-burly
world. The note in his daily life
which most challenged the atten-
ton of an observer was that of ex-
IRENE refinement, constituencies and
reserve. He was unassuming, re-
firing, selt-effacing. He was
thoroughly democratic in his SYM
pathies and convictions. He took
men at their character value, with
out regard to place or power or
wealth. He was Indifferent to pop.
ularity, while he was keenly alive
10 the approval OF all those whose
judgment he respected and whose
friendship he valued. His life was
his own and he shared 1t only with!
those who loved. He never nut ii
in evidence at the bar OF public
opinion or entered it in competition
for the prizes of public life. The
proud modesty of his selF-respect
made 1t impossible for him to testI-
~ in his own favor or to allege his
own merits. He left others to Judge
what he was and what he accom-
piished. without even aid from him,
while his generous and loyal nature
was never weary of giving credit
and praise and honor to his associ-
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
KNOX TALKS
OF JOHN HAY

ates and contemporaries to the ex-
IRENE limit of their deserts.
re was sensitive to beauty in all
its forms-beauty in nature, in art,
in form of literary expression in
thought, in human character. Tho
principles in Christian ethics con-
trolled his judgments and his prac-
tice. A fine and correct taste de-
termined the attractions and repul-
sions of his life; he was not narrow
or fipical. He had the enthusiasm
of humanity. He had breadth of
view and kindness of Judgment. He
had the saving grace of humor to a
very high degree. and his humor
was exquisite, delicate and subtle.
His estimates of men and their lives
cut through all appearances to the
realities, were independent of clothes
and houses and the accident of man
ners, and seized upon whatever was
true and human, whether 1t was in
the miners hut or the farmers
ranch or the millionaires palace.
The scope of his human sympathy
was universal. He could write both
the Pike county ballads and Cas-
lillian lays. Quality appealed to
him whether in an earl or long
shoreman. He had fine sense of
proportion and of the fitness of
things. He had Imagination, with
out which no man can be great in
business, science or government. any
more than in literature and art.
The charm of expression that we
all find in his writings appeared no
less in his conversation. He was
the most delightful of companions.
His nature had its penalties. He
shrank from rude personal contact.
AS things fine and noble gave him
pleasure, things brutal and sordid
caused him pain. He could fight
for a cause or a friend, but he
shrank from fighting for himself.
Everything personally competitive
or assertive was distasteful. In his
later years the prospect of a public
appearances made him positively ill,
for days before the time arrived.
The youth knew Lincoln and be-
came his disciple. During four
years in the White House the in
SEPARATION and controlling power of
that great nature guided the growth
OF the young Assistant Secretary.
The relation between them was not
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
AMENDMENTS
To Constitution Carried, Ii is
Believed, Though Returns
Are Incomplete.

CHARLESTON. Nov. 11.--It is be.
lieved that the two constitutional
amendments submitted to the voters
last Tuesday were Endorsed, though
the returns in are so incomplete as to
make any estimate very accurate.
The amendment giving certain priyi-.
leges to women to serve on boards is
believed to have carried beyond doubt
but the Supreme Court amendment ran
behind, yet it was probably carried,
Ohio Cabell and Mcdowell voted fay-
orably, while Taylor and Randolph OPP
posed. 1t appears that the large
towns favored the amendments and
the rural communities opposed them
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17

The man obeyed and withdrew. Kel-
logg fiiled two glasses, handing one to
Duncan.
Now be decent and listen to me,
Nat. I'VE thought this thing over for
oh. any amount Of time. I'll bet any.
thing It will work. What d'you say?
Would you like to try it,"
would like to try TT" A conyic-
tion Of Keilogg's earnestness forced
itself upon Duncan's understanding.
would 1P He lifted his glass and
drained It Mt a gulp. "why. that's the
first laugh I've had for month";
%Then III ten YOU
Duncan placed pleading hand on
his forearm.
Don't hid me. Harry" he entreated.
"Not BIT of it. This is straight
goods. If you want to try It and will