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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-20

,continued From Yesterday.
Copyright 1908 by the Bobbs-Merrin Co.

could see his white shirt bosom. From
the fourth step she fired As he fell
somebody -, in the billiard .rooC,
screamed and ran When the alarm
was raised, she had had no time TO
get upstairs; she hid in the west wing
until every one was down on the
lower floor Then she slipped upstairs
and thew the revolver out of an up
Der window, going down again in time
to admit the men from the Greenwood
club.
II Thomas had suspected, he had
never told. When she found the hand
Arnold had injured was growing
worse, she gave the address Of Lucien
at Richfield to the old man and almost
800. The money was for Luclen S
board until she recovered. She haG
sent for me to ask me if | would Try
to interest the Armstrong; in the
child. When she found herself grow
ing worse she had written to Mrs
Armstrong, telling her nothing but
that Arnold's legitimate child was at
'Richfield, and imploring her to recog-
nize him. She was dying; the boy
was an Armstrong, and entitled to his
fathers share of the estate. The pa
pers we're in her trunk at Sunnyside,
with letters from the dead man that
would prove what she said 1t was
she who had crept down the circular
staircase, drawn by a magnet, that
night Mr.. Jameson had heard some
one there. Pursued, she had fed
madly, nywhere-through the first
door she came to. She had fallen
down the clothes chute, and been
saved by the basket beneath l could
have cried with relief; then 1t had not
been Gertrude, after all.
That was the story. Sad anG tragic
though it was, tie very telling of it
seemed to relieve the dying woman.
She did not know that Thomas was
dead, and did not tell her. prom
ised TO look after little Lucien, and
sat with her until the intervals of con-
seriousness grew shorter and finally
ceased altogether She died that night.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-20

The Armstrong; left for California,
and Arnold's prosecutions began anew
He was furious over the child's dis
appearance and she was afraid he
would do her some hurt. She left the
big house and wentsdown to the lodge.
When | had rented Sunnyside, how
ever, she had thought the prosecutions
would stop. She had applied for the
position of housekeeper and secured II.
That had been on Saturday. That
night Louise arrived unexpectedly
Thomas sent for Mrs. Watson and
then went for Arnold Armstrong at
the Greenwood club. Anne had been
fond Of Louise-she reminded her Of
Lucy. She did not know what the
trouble was, but Louise had been in
q state of terrible excitement. Mrs
Watson tried to hide from Arnold. but
he was ugly He left the lodge and
went up to the house about 2:3O. was
admitted at the. east entrance and
came out again very soon. Something
had occurred, she didn't know what:
but very soon Mr.. Innes and another
gentleman 4eft, using the car.
Thomas and she had got Jou,se
quiet, and little before three Mrs
Watson started up to the bonse
Thomas had key to the east entry
and gave it to her
On the way across the lawn sbe
was confronted by Arnold. who for
some reason was determined to get
into the house. He had a solf-stict
in his hand, that he had picked nm
somewhere, and on her refusal he had
struck her with it. One hand bad
been badly cut, and it was thai noic.
oning having set in, which was killing
her. She broke away in a FRENZY of
rage and fear, and got into the bouse
while Gertrude and Jack Bailey were
at the front door. She went unstairs
hardly knowing what she was doing
Gertrude's door was open. and Hal.
sey's revolver lay there on the he'd
She picked it up and turning ran mart
way down the circular staircase She
could hear Arnold fumbiing at the
lock outside She slipped down ouiet-
ly and opened the door; he was in
side before she had got back to the
stairs 1t was quite dark, but she
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-20
Deeds Filed.


MADEIRA street, between Grama and
Copia streets. East Ell PasO-East III
Paso Town company to Albert Wyatt,
lot I. block 5S, East FL Paso addi-
ton: consideration S175. Feb. 2S,19O9.
Hamilton street metween Martinez and
Courchesne streets. GrandvieNv--Srand-
view Realty company to VIM J. Ahrens.
loots 2S. %, block Z, Grandyiew addi-
ton; consideration s215. Jan. 1880.
Arizona stree, between Ange and Oc-
tavia streets. Pierce Finley addition
John Davidson TO Mrs. Rue Jackson, lot
20 and east 1-2 feet of lot %. block
2S5, Pierce Finley addition; considera-
ton $500. jan Is. 1910.
McOutcheon street. between Second
and Third streets. Magoffia avtnG~--
Randolph Terry to Refugio Y. d" -
aniegc. lot and north half of lot Z,
block Sc, Magoffin addition; cUiS-,.,--i,-
ton $500. Jan. Is, 1910
Cypress street. between San '9rcial
end Ravner streets, MOeller's addition
YIN. Moeller 20 s. A. Johnson and II.
A. Bethea lots II TO "a inclusive. block
o. Mceiier's addition; consideration
s13e5. Jan Is, 1910.
FL Paso county-Jarles Allan to f.
I. Rerpen. and 2-10 acres in Ysleta
toxin grant; consideration $445. Jan.
IS. 1910.
FL Paso county-Elizorio Salazar ct
ais TO +. NJ. Stingo, 1854 acres in San
EIizarfo grant; consideration s1100.
Jan. u, 1910.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-20
INCOME TAX TO BE
THE FORUMS SUBJECT.

The income tax is to get a good air
ing Saturday night. The Forum has
decided TO tackle this bugaboo of the
malfactors of great wealth and the
millionaire's tax will be discussed by
the Forum boys as keenlyt as it has
been "cussed' by the money barons.
2. w. Dent is to have the affirmative
Of the argument that an income tax
would be good thing. Vance Stuart
will have the negative. J. p. Prather
will talk on current events and c. G.
Titus will discuss the vital problems
Savings. or Now You See it and Now
You Don't"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-20
Children Who are Sticky

Mothers who value their own COM
fort and the welfare of their children,
should never be without box of
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dren, for use throughout the season.
They break up Colds, Cure Feverish-
ness. Constipation, Teething, Disorders,
Headache and Stomach Troubles
THESE POWDERS NEVER FAIL. Sold
by all Drug Stores. 25c. Don't accept
any substitute. A trial package will be
sent FREE to any mother. who will
address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-20

$500 DOWN, "a a MONTH GETS A
LOT IN GRAND VIEW SUBDIVISION,
OF LAS CRUCES If YOU GO ON THE
EXCURSION SUNDAY.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-20

$3.50 DOWN, 81 a MONTH GETS A
LOT IN GRAND VIEW SUBDIVISION,
OF LAS CRUCES IF YOU Go ON THE
EXCURSION SUNDAY
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-20

Less we forget, let's Keep our money
at home and still get the best, Globe
Flour.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-20
SUPREME ALLIANCE COUNCIL HOLDS
BEAUTIFUL MEMORIAL SERVICE

member of the supreme lodge, of
Phoenix.
MoreIos Lodge TO Entertain.
Friday evening in the quarters of
the Mexican club on Stanton street,
More1os lodge No. %, Of FL Paso, will
be the host TO the visiting delegates
and members at a reception and sup
per. A number OF prominent local
speakers viii address the meeting in
Spanish and English and speeches of
welcome and responses will also be
made by the members of the MoreloS
lodge and the supreme council This
Will be the first of a series of enter
tainments that are being planned for
the visiting delegates and a street car
excursion and possibly parade Will
also be given before the meeting ad-
journs Saturday afternoon
The various committees are hard at
work preparing their reports of the
years business in order to submit it TO
the council as soon as possible One
important matter that is receiving the
deepest consideration Of the supreme
council is the revision of the bylaws
of the aiianza. A report is expected
from the committee having this work
in charge before FRIDAY when definite
action will be taken in the general
meeting.
Chan:scr of Commerce Help.
The usefulness Of a chamber OF COM
MERGE was demonstrated to the visiting
members of the alianza today. The
tickets which were issued for the con-
vention were limited to Jan. %. An
excursion to chihuahua on board a spe-
cial train was one OF the principal fea-
lures Of the entertainment program.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-20
THE DAILY RECORD.
Licensed to We'd.

VIM Clarke and Mary E Strickland
Miguel AIarcon and Josefa Castillo
Ravid Lehr, Jr., and Mary De Fits
Ambrose.
Abraham Gonzales and Mrs. Urbana
Ramos.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-20

GRAND VIEW WILL SOON HAVE
CITY WATER, NEW MAINS WILL
RUN THROUGH THE SUBDIVISION.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-20

Globe Flour, best by test,
and the payroll in FL Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-20

Less we forget. let's keep our money
at home and still get the best. Globe
Flour.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-20

BIG EXCURSION LAS CRUCES sun
DAY.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-20
CHAPTER xxxIII.

At the Foot of the Stairs.
AS / drove rapidly up to the house
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-20

Trunks, Bags and Suit Cases
made, repaired. and exchanged.
Opposite postoffice, across
Plaza. Tel 1854: Auto 1866.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-20
Other Delegates

p. Moreno, president OF washington
lodge No. %, of Las Cruces, was down
Wednesday to visit with his lodge
brothers. His business in Las Cruces
demanded his presence but he is COM
ing back again. for the Chihuahua ex-
cursion and will bring delegation 10
go along.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-05-28
LORIMER
SUBMITS
HIS CASE

Special by United Press
Washington, p q. May 2s De
manding an Investigation of the
charges that bribery brought about his
election, Senator Lorimer (Ill) sub
mitted his case to the senate soday.
He blamed the Ch,aago Tribune and
attacked The men who confessed the
bribery,
He introduced a resolution asking
that the committee on privileges and
elections be directed to examine all
allegations Of the public press charg-
ing bribery and corruption with the
election Of VIM. Lorimer to the sem
ate and to ascertain the facts IN con
nection with these charges and report
as fully as possible The resolution
was referred to the committee, Of
which Burrows (AIichl Is chairman.
Lorlmer In long speech related
twenty-five years warfare with the
Tribune which. he said. was trying to
ruin him politically.
Lorimer paid a tribute to Lee
O'NeilF Browne. minority leader iii the
Illinois house, charged with bribery Of
Representative White In the vote for
Lorimer. He denied that Browne
would take or give a bribe and said he
entered the senatorship fight at the
instance Of Governor Deneen who later
turned against him. He closed by
saying: III is because the Tribune
editors have not been able to lash me
into submission that they have doggcd
me all these years"
Lorimer declared the Tribune was
trying not only to destroy him politi-
cally but there was a deliberate pur-
pose to destroy the new Banking as
sociation ID Chicago, which he was
organizing.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-05-28
vIADUCT
OUTLOOK
BRIGHTER

Prospects that a yiaduct will be
built over the Rock Island railroad are
considerably brighter since the confer.
enee between officials Of the company
ana the city council yesterday and last
night
General Manager Whittendon was
presented and renewed the proposal Of
the company 70 build The yiaduct al
soon A. the city was prepared 10 take
care of the approaches
After \ fun discussion upon the sllg-
eeslIon of r. b Johnson, the mayor
appointed to- comwittees 10 see what
amount could be raised for the ap.
proaches by public subscription and
aIr. Whitiendon promised to return a
week from neAt Monday AZ which time.
The question WIN b. finally settled.
Two sites are proposed FOR the yia-
duet .one "a Cnoctaw avenuc ana the
other ~ ne end 81 chiekaaha avenue.
Air Whiitendon was not prepared to
BAY definitely which aits he would pre-
fer
On raising funds for the Chickasha
avenue sste the committee consists u
Elmer Terrell ana s. =. Prince ana
the other committee is composed cf }.
\ EARLY and RI q Harris.
Il was generally agreed that the
council had Ne means Of providing
funds IL baild the approaches at mis-
time. Alr Whittendon inquired il any
arrangement could be made whereby
the company could bnild me az
proachrs and reeeiye rebate on their
eity taxes 10 onset he amount thus
spent
Mayor Edwards suggested III view
"a the fact that the company paid no
taxes ior many years Il would about
square DE deai y they built the an
proachcs.
II p. Johnson agreed ID build the
east side approach
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-05-28
EIGHT YOUNG PEOPLE
RECEIVE DIPLOMAS
High School Closes a Successful Year
Prof. Scott Delivers Able Ad-
dress to the Class

Three girls, Fannie Wadsworth,
Carolyn Eugene Dawson and Il. Lucille
Dugan and Ave boys, John p. Mcclure,
Earl $. coots. Richard Gardner Cope.
land, John Graham Smith and Garvin
Dunn chastain. last night received TIE
highest honors that il il possible for
the educational institutions of Chicka-
sha to bestow upon them. being the
eighth class to graduate from the
chickasha High school.
Rev }. G, Treat invoked the divine
blessing upon those present and the
Glee club sang Parting. whieh was
followed by the commencement ad-
dress by Prof A. g. Scott Of Epworth
university
MT Scott had chosen for his sub
ject Look Ahead and he dealt with
Il in masterful manner. He pointed
out 70 the class that this graduation
was not an end but III reality what Il
was called. a commencement; that 81
far they had but glimpse Of the
field Of the knowledge that makes
broad and women; that III LOOKING
ahead their main thought should Be a
higher education along the line of
their ideal, he pictured the great
successes that have marked American
IL
history and showed how all had been
the result q AN ideal, firmly fixed in
youth.
the speaker told Of the many dts.
advantages Of half an education AS
well as Of ignorance, and he pleaded
for . higher education from the start
to the close Of his address.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-05-28

PREPARES
TO HIKE

Special by United Press
Port Limon, May 2s. Messages tc
che president today from Bluefields
say thai Pc dent Estrada and staff
have repaired 10 the feet ana aban-
doned hope Of the successful defense
Of the city.
Bluefields Is surrounded on all sides
by the Madriz soldiers General klIaz
made d second demand to surrender
the city but II was denied.
The bluffs fell when the American
gunners were exhausted
Marines from the United States gun
boat Paducah took possession of the
United States consulate.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-05-28
THE MAYOR
IS FOR IT

What do you think Of the commits
sion form Of governments? was the
query put 70 Mayor Edwards BY an
Express reporter
'l aESStrank 10 say from what |
know of7tht plan, ! consider it an i'm
provement OH the old plan" replied
the mayor. @If properly organized and
administered believe i will be sue
cess. It win BE- a failure II 1T is nos
so organized Everything depends
upon the amount Of interest taken BY
The citizens IN forming At and in the
elections held under ~
n would like 70 see the business
men of chickasha and the men who
have real interests here and The wei
fare of the city at heart take an in-
terest III the moy ement."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-05-28


Immediately after the address the
Boys High school Glee club sang
THE Reaping and The audience de.
manded an encore.
william Fl Ramey superintendent
Of the city schools. spoke a few part
Ing words TO the class and commended
the school board of the city for the
efforts they were making to give
chickasha the best schools ii the
states He prophesied that III i few
years chickasha would
school second to none and equal to
many colleges
IN the absence Of X. Fl. Wilson.
president Of the board OF education.
Mr- Raney presented the class with
their diplomas ana then the combined
Glee clubs Of the High school sang the
commencement ode, Ia the Harbor
We've Been Sheltered
Acting for Epworth university. prof.
Scott presented Miss Fannie Wads-
worth with scholarship IN that uni
versity ir recognition Of and as re-
ward for having made the highest
grades Of any member in the class. by
right Of which Miss Wadsworth was
also, valedictorian, John Mcclure
acted as salutatorian- The members
of the junior class served as ushers.
The class motto Is "Pondere. non Nj
mere the class coIora green and
white and the white carnation the
flower.
Rev. 8 r Wilson pronounced the
benediction.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-05-28
BdHinger
Is Defended
Special BY United Press.

Special by United Press.
Washington, p. G, May 2S a vigor-
GUS defense Of Secretary Ba1linger and
~ apology IN regard % the Cunning
ham claims as single minded, honest
and straight forward, was The basis
Of the argument made today before
the congressional committee BY Attor-
'ney vertrees of the defense.
Vertrees bitterly arraigned the
"Plnchot-Garfield.Garyis outfit, and
held up BaiIinger as a public servant
without peer.
a letter was read at the beginning
from Lawler apoIogizing for attacks
made against G. G. Connolly. "a maya
zine writer. Virtress declared the Gun
ningham claims valid and denounced
Garfield as being the tool Of Pinchot
Pinchot controlled Garfield as he
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-05-28
BANKERS GET TOGETHER ON
FINANCING |. |. g C.
BUILDING

Following conference between
bankers aldermen and members Of the
school board ana Representatives OF
the Chamber d Commerce yesterday
afternoon n was announced that arr
Judgements had practically been made
whereby funds via be furnished to
complete the J. !. 4 G building.
The plan Is TO divide ne sinking
funds Of the school district and tbe
city among the banks ana each or the
banks TO purchase IT'S proportlonate
share Or public building bonds. Ali Of
the banks except one was represented
in the meciing and the plan was ac-
ceptable 70 an Only the final ap.
proval q the school board and council
remains To close the deal.
AIr Moore the contractor, expressed
himself as pleased with ihe outcome
q ihc conference
One o. ne bankers stated mat III
iAe event the sinking funds we're ais.
.liiDuted among the banka he had no
doubt that the school board could
easily make arrangements ror hand
hng apy oyerdratt which they might
require before taxes became available
ioF meeting che operating expenses of
the schools next year.
Depend upon she chlckasha bank
cfs 70 meet amy emergency when TIE
welfare of chiclsasha "a involved, re
marked = well known citizen The
nlen li charge of our banks Are public
spirited citizens and they ean always
eet together to take cafc pf ne in.
ielesls of Chichasha
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-05-28
LITTLE MORE
DELAY

What about the new station21 in
quired the Express reporter Of supt.
Hallock of The Rock Island who was
here yesterday IN connection win the
yiaduct maiter
4Inst be palient a little while long
er7 replied Mr- HalIock "The loca-
tion of the yiaduct viii AFFECT our plans
somewhat and Just as soon as that Is
decided you win see something doing
on the new station The plans are
practically complete and there will be
no delay when The work starts"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-05-28
In HONOR OF
SOLDIERS

Memorial services at the Congrega-
tional church Sunday morning at II
o'clock promise to be largely attended.
IN addition TO the G, A. r. and their
families special invitations have been
extended 70 the Confederate veterans
and the Spanish war veterans, their
families and friends
Special services have been planned
and Rey 4 q Treat win preach lie
sermon The general public is cor
daily invited
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-05-28
SENSATION
EXPECTED
Special By United Press.

Special BY United Press.
Springfield, Ill. May 2s -sensa.
tional developments IN the Lonimer
bribery jackpot scandals @sv expect
ed this afternoon before the grand
Jury here It is reported that Senator
Holtslaw who was Indicted yesterday
for perjury asked Immunity under the
promise to tell all he knows about cor
ruption in the legislature. He has
been with his attorneys an day and II
is believad that Holtslaw may extend
his confession to include something
about Che Lorimer scandal.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-05-28

HEARING

Hearing on the deinnrrers fled iii
behalf Of certain property owners by
Attorneys Bond and Melton In the
Oklahoma Ssntral condemnation pro-
ceedings have been postponed till the
first Monday in tune when district
court conyenes here.
Judge Bailey Wagsto hear arguments
on ne demurrers today hnt for con-
yenience of these Interested the case
was continued
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-05-28
Was Almost
E1ectrOcuted

Ed Higgins, the Rock Island engl
neer and ex-alderman, came near be-
Ing electrocuted during the storm
Thursday evening.
Mr. Higgins was on his way to
the High school entertainment during
the rain and was carrying an umbrella,
when lightning struck the umbrella
sending heavy jolt of electricity
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-05-28

just before she plax was 70 begin
Al Abe High school auditorium Thurs
CAV evening, during the electrical
storm. 4 transformer went out. Mir.
Ross of ihe t.hickasha Gas and Elcc.
iflr company was notifed ana within
iufts-ilxe miunifs ihe trouble was ra-
paired ana she pIay proceeded The
school board wish lo thank the com.
pany tor their prQmptHeSs:
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-05-28

through his body He was rendered
unconscious and half Of his body Is
still paralyzed
The stricken man was carried to his
home on South Fourth street He
didn't regain consciousness tills this
morning, but he is now improving and
the prospects are that he win recover
in d few days
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-05-28
Railroad Bill Goes
Over Till Next Week

|pecial By United Press.
Washington. D. g. May ~ With
|enator Lorimer Oll) in the senate to-
lay the railroad went over till next
Peek In d conference Of leaders it
las decided to let Lorimer explain the
|ribery charges against him and 70
|ermit LaFollette and Clapp to 60
|ome to look after their campaigns
nr reelection
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-05-28

II IL announced that the grocery.
dry goods and clothing stores win AL
close at noon Monday on account 81
Decoration day
The post office win also be closed
and no delivery VIII De made You
can get your mail at me office between
70 a. NJ. and iO AZ ~. The banks
WIN be closed Az day and also the
Rock Island freight Office.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-05-28
LOSS OVER
A MILLION
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= Special BY United Press =
= Minneapolis Mimi, May IS. =
!. Fire IN the implement. house dis- =
= trict started at o'clock this =
= morning ana Is now under con =
!. troI Six warehouses iii the mill =
= ing district we've destroyed, the 4
+ total loss being over d million =
Il