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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-08-25

A few feet away in the hall was the
spot where the body of Arnold Arm
strong had been found. l was a bit
nervous, and l put my hand on Hal
sey's sleeve. Suddenly, from the top
Of the staircase above us came the
sound of cautious footstep. At first
| was not sure, but Halseys attitude
told me he had heard and was listen
ing. The step, slow, measured, in
finitely cautious, was nearer now.
Halsey tried to loosen my fingers, but
| was in paralysis of fright.
The swish of body against the
curving rail, as If for guidance, was
plain enough, and now whoever it was
had reached the foot Of the staircase
and had caught glimpse of our rigid
silhouettes against the billiard room
doorway. Halsey threw me of then
and strobe forward
"Who is it?" he called imperiously,
and took a half dozen rapid strides to-
ward the foot of the staircase. Then
l heard him mutter something; there
was the crash of a falling body, the
0ldll VI lHe outer uooI, anu, lOr I'll
instant, quiet l screamed, I think.
Then / remember turning on the
lights and finding Halsey, white with
fury, trying to untangle himself from
something warm and fleecy. He had
cut his forehead a little on the lowest
step of the stairs, and he was rather
CHASTITY sight. He flung the white
object at me, and, jerking open the
outer door, raced into the darkness.
Gertrude had come on hearing the
noise. and now we stood, staring at
each other over-of all things on
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-08-25

him, and he left her there. Now, Miss
1nnes, you had no such visitor, be-
lever"
None" said decidedly.
"Geist thought 1t might be maid,
as you had got q supply that day. But
he said her getting out near the gate
puzzled him. Anyhow, we have now
one yelled lady, who, with the ghost
~ intruder OF Friday night, makes
two assets that hardly know what to
do with.
1T is mystifying.- admitted, "al
though can think OF one possible ex-
PLANTATION. The path from the Green
wood club to the village enters the
road near the lodge gate. A woman
who wished to reach the Country
club, unperceived. might choose such
70 method. There are plenty d WON
Een there 5 4,
think this gave him something to
ponder, for In short time he said
good night and left But l. myself was
far from satisfied. was determined,
however. on one thing. II my suspic-
ions for ] had suspicious were true,
u would make my own Investigations,
and Mr.. Jameson should learn only
what was good for him to know.
We went back to the house, and
Gertrude, who was more like herself
since her talk with Halsey. sat down
at the mahogany desk In the living
room to write letter. Halsey prowl
ed UP and down the entire east wing.
now In the cardroom. now In the bill
lard room. and now and then blow
Ing his clouds OF tobacco smoke
among the pink and gold hangings OF
the drawing room After a little I
Joined him In the billiard room, and
togsther we went over the details Of
the discovery OF the body.
The cardroom was quite DARK.
Where We sat. Ia the Billiard room.
81
lighted. and we spoke Ia subduesi
tones, as the hour and tie subject
sseemod to demand. When / spoke u
!! the figure Liddy and & had seen on
the porch through the cardroom win
dow Friday night, Halsey sauntered
/ into the aarkened room, and together
We stood there, much as Liddy and i
had done that other night.
me k6esWAs th1 salIae sts1aSasaa
3rectanslA A. the blAckness q hefors.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-08-25
CHAPTER XII.
J. Haisey Makes a Capture.

ts5i
s It was about half-past eight when
we left the dining room, and still en-
crossed with one subject, the failure
OF the bank and Its attendant evils,
Halsey and went out into the
grounds for q stroll Gertrude fol-
lowed us shortly. 1.-THE light was
thickening, \ to appropriate Shakes
peare's description of twilight, and
once again the ree-toads and the
crtekets were making night throb
with their tiny life. II was almost OPP
pressiyely lonely, in spite OF its beau
". and felt a sickening pang of
Inconsistencies for my city at night
for the clatter Of horses feet ON ce-
mented paving. for the lights, the
voices, the sound Of children playing.
The country after dark Expresses me.
The stars, quite eclipsed in the city
by the electric lights, here become In
sistent Assertive. Whether want to
or not. n find myself looking for the
few know by name. ard feeling ri
;diculOdsiy new and small by contrast
always m unpleasant sensation.
After Gertrude Joined us. we avoid
ed any further mention Of the murder.
To Halse7, as to me. there was ever
present, lam sure, the thoughtfof our:
conversation Of the night before. AS
we strOlisd back and forth along the
drive, Mr. Jameson emerged from
the shadou OF the trees.
(30nd fsvas,inrr M raId yoo I, Z az,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-08-25
Mrs. Virgins Idea of London.

During the recent visit of Mrs. Wig
gin. the American author, in London,
an interviewer called on her. With
pencil poised, the interviewer asked:
And what do you think of London,
Mrs. Wiggin?"
You remind me-" answered the au-
thor cheerfully, "of the young lady
who sat beside DR.. Gibbon at dinner
She turned to him after the soup.
Do, dear DR.. Gibbon, she said, tell
me about the decline and fall of the
Roman empire
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-08-25
Rockefeller's Hard Shot.

John D. Rockefeller tried a game of
golf on the links near Augusta. On a
rather difficult shot Mr.. Rockefeller
struck too low with his iron, and as
the dust flew up he asked his caddy:
What have hit?"
The boy laughed and answered.:
"Jaw-jah, boss"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-08-25

An Operate Expletive.
"Bifferton is awfully gone on grand
opera. isn't he?"
Il should say he Isl Why, he even
swears by Gadski."
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-08-25
Answering for Him.

Answering for Him.
Physician-And would you like to
be doctor, Jack?
Mother (while Jack Is still hesitat-
ing)-No. no! The dear boy couldn't
kill fly-Punch.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-08-25
Were Not Needed.

Scfentists say tina. whisky Is not
d. cure for snake bites. Z q, !. s.s.55
Then that must be the reason
snakes were Driven out Of Ireland.s
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-08-25

ELLSWORTH coLIEGE, Falls Ia $500 COCO 90 in build
schools. Many praetie.l courses. postal card re-
gate and compare. Then you will choose Ellsworth
State subjects you wish study. Fully accredited by
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-08-25

Watertown-An ECHO OF the bitter
taght for the department commander
ship during the annual enoampment
South Dakota G. A. R., held In this
city came out today when Commander
N. H. Kingman of SelDy, issued q
general order generating his oppon-
ent, Col Thomas H. Brown OF Sioux
ffsaiis, of charges made In the heat OF
the campaign. It was rumored here
that Co! Brown deserted his regiment
during the war. A committee made a
thorough investigation of the records,
and reported to the commander that
there was no basis whatever for the
Etory. q &,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-08-25

The Roman Catholic Mutual Pro.
tective society, fraternal society
with headquarters at Madison, Ia.
has been authorized by the state in
surance department to transact busi.
ness in this state
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

great industry and drives its slaves
at under-pay and collects a robbers
toll from the people who must buy
his product. If the Laymen's Move
ment can get hold of the hearts of
men and cause them to conduct their
business as they profess their religion
it will accomplish a great work, and
will ultimately convert the world
Without this transformation in the
lives and purposes of men the work
is going TO be slow and OF short du-
ration. This is not the thought of a
pessimist, for the signs of the times
point the way, and the horizon is clear
with a new light-the light of under
standing, the dawn of the day when
men will begin to love their neighbors
and help them in their struggles
When public opinion will scorn the
man or company of men who drive
sharp bargains at the cost of the other
mans rights, then will the Laymen's
Movement be on its way to accom-
plish its purpose.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19
At the Lyric.
The management says:


Orren and Mile Phelps in their
irish comedy playlet at the New
Lyric Theatre last night furnished nc
end of fun for the good sized audi
ences that were present at both per-
forces. The closing song, Are You
On captivated the crowd, and they
earned most hearty applause.
Tonight they will close the engage
ment in another comedy sketch, and
on Monday night of next week the
Patterson Sisters will open at the
Lyric. They are dancing and singing
subrettes and are the team that were
to have been here ah9nt ,,t two weeks
not fill the engagement at that TIME,
but they will positively appear at the
Lyric next Monday night. On Tues
day, Washington's birthday, at both
the matinee and at the. night shows
the Lyric will put on a special holt
day bill, a special feature being an
illustrated song by Palestine's favorite
baritone singer, Nh Werremeyer, and
each and every lady and child visiting
the theatre on that day will receive
a pretty souvenir.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19
FILTHY AND DANGEROUS HABIT

The state is making an effort to
force cleanliness and sanitary meas
ures where these things are not OBJ
served. A state health officer and
various assistants are employed to
see that the state laws to guard pub
lie health are regarded; but for all
that there are many things done that
should not be done.
However, the filthiest habit that
comes under the observation of the
Herald just now, and one that is not
legislated against, is the one prac-
tieed by most railroads in making
train porters custodians of drinking
cups. These cups are gathered up
from the various cars of train by
the porter at the end of his run, and
are kept by him until the next run,
when they are again dist ,fiI pi,si
did duty for negro coach yesterday
is doing duty for white coach to-
day, and vice versa. These cups are.
perhaps, never sterilized, but their
edges are filthy and greasy from in
definite and indiscriminate use. Yet
the doctors tell us that drinking cups
are the most potent in the spread of
disease; especially diseases that are
the most loathsome, scrofula, eczema.
sore mouth, diphtheria, pneumonia,
typhoid, etc.
People travelling who have regard
for their health should carry their
own drinking cups, and the health de-
partment should see to it that the
practice above mentioned is broken
up. Let us guard the public health
with diligence; let us be clearly and
decent.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19
THE LAYMEN's MOVEMENT.

No greater work has been under
taken in the history of the world than
that proposed by the Laymen's Mis-
sionary Movement, an effort to con
vert the world to christianity in this
generation. 1t is a, task calling for
the best thought and best efforts of
christian nation. But, after deliberate
reflection. the writer has reached the
conclusion that much of the prelimi-
nary work must be done among our
now profess 10 be christians and peo-
essential is TO bring men to a sane
viewpoint of life and its responsible
tiles. We speak glibly of the heather
who worships his idols, and ignore
the more important fact that here in
our own midst are set up many idols
that are worshipped daily and with
an unceasing vigor and devotion. We
are, as a nation, seeking favors from
the golden calf, and are pursuing the
god of power and individual favor In
our religious professions we claim a
brotherhood of man, but oftimes in
our daily life we defy such brother
hood and every man is struggling to
get the upper hand As a church and
a nation we build asylums, hospitals.
rescue homes, and contribute our mite
to their support, and use such institu-
lions for the protection of those who
fall by the wayside. AS individuals
and corporations in business we make
conditions and force circumstances
that fill these institutions with our
wrecks. A certain rich man has a |
record of contributing thousands upon
thousands of dollars to schools and
charitable institutions, but while his
left hand is doing this good work his
right hand holds the combination of
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19
FEBRUARY 10 IN HISTORY.

1759-French siege of Madras raised.
179S-British flag hoisted for first
time on island of Corsica.
1SOS-Ohio admitted to the union.
1S45-Thomas F. Buxton, noted
English philanthropist, died.
Born April /, 1856.
1S50-Large section of Macon, Ga,
destroyed by fire.
1S6O-Mail steamer Hungarian" was
wrecked off Nova Scotia coast
and all on board lost.
1S64-First Knights of Pythias lodge
instituted.
1S73-Charter granted to the Cana
dian Pacific Railway company.
1SS5-Mrs James Russell Lowell,
wife of the poet. died.
19O2-The manufacture of Bessemer
steel was begun at Sault Ste.
Marie.
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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19

Wiley Mangum Imboden is to the
front and proposes to buy outright the
states iron plant and ore beds. He
says he will organize a company that
never heard of a trust and make iron
of the independent kind. Imboden
has done pretty well with a gas plant
and he might make good with an
ron plant, too.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19

OF course the weather was too bad
this week for any experimental work
on the streets, but something tells us
next week will be very fit. The city
fathers are not going to be rash and
try to do it all at once, as has been
demonstrated, but in time they will
agree that every little bit helps and
do that little as they can.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19
Washinqton Entertainment.

The Philathea Glass viii present
an attractive program at Centenary
church, Tuesday evening, Feb. %.
The special features are to be George
and Martha Washington, flag song
and exercise, a patriotic chorus in
costume, besides recitations and mu-
sic by some of the city's best talent.
Admission IS cents. 1927
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19

barber in his fathers shop in Brook
Ign.
Johnny Coulon and Jem Kendrick
of England have been matched for a
fight at New Orleans on Feb. 10.
Tommy Burns will clash with Bill
Lang in Australia on March %. 1t
will be Tommy's first battle since he
was defeated by Jack Johnson.
Jim Coffroth has arrived home from
Europe and is busy arranging the
scenery for the Abe Attell-Jim Dris-
coll bout
The Nelson Wolgast fight will be
staged in Alameda, Cal, in a new
arena which will be built by Pro
mOter Sid Hester.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19
George Washinaton Tea.

At the pastors home on Tuesday
afternoon from to 6 o'clock and
from s to IL in the evening. the
Ladies Aid Society of the Avenue
Baptist church will hold a George
Washington tea. All members and
friends of the congregation are cor
daily invited free will offering
will be accepted.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19

Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas blew
up in the senate again Thursday
These eruptions are unattended by
any disaster to anybody and seem to
afford the senator a great deal of
cheap pleasure.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19

Every few days now evidence is
offered that the north is the negro's
best friend. Thursday night some OF
the northern friends of the negro tried
to lynch two of them in Cairo, Hi
nois The negroes were charged with
purse snatching The north is getting
wise very rapidly.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19

r r. Claridse announces his retire
ment as editor Of the Southwestern
Farmer at Houston, but says he viii
contribute now and then to its col
umns. Claridge writes some very
spicy articles and is a good Texas
booster. His opinions will find an out
let somewhere, as he could not keep
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19

Chief of Police Perry says the
tramp dog must go, and go quick. If
you own good dog keep him at
home.
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. PLAYS AND PLAYERS. :"
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Mabel Barrison and Harry Conner
are to have prominent parts in an
adaptation from German farce call.
red "Lulu's Husbands -
Charles Ram Kennedy, author of
The Servant in the House." is writ
ing another play, which Will be pro-
duced by Henry Miller.
Clara Louise Durham has written
new play, entitled, The Right
Princess. The Shuberts are reading
it with view to starring Robert
Dempster.
Henrietta Crossman will not play
Sham after the present season. as
she will have a new play She has
used Sham with success for two
seasons.
William ]. Hurlburt, author of "The
Fighting Hope, is writing a play in
which newspaper woman is to be
the heroine. 1t is to be called @The
Lone Hand
= Elsa Ryan, who retired from the
cast of The Belle of Brittany" when
that play left New York for road
tour, is to rejoin the company, play
ing her original role of Toinette.
The Commuters which Henry B.
Harris is to produce about the middle
of April at Atlantic City, is by James
Forbes, author of>"The Chorus Lady"
and THE Travelling Salesman"
The next musical production to be
made by the Shuberts will be from
the German by Albini. The opera is
entitled, Madame Troubadour," and
the American book will be supplied
by Joseph Herbert.
Maurice Campbell is preparing to
make a production in Philadelphia of
new play called Where There's a
VIII" the company to include among
its members May Buckley. Harry Da-
Venport and Mabel Frenyear.
Next winter Charles Frohman viii
bring to this country the company of
English players he is now organiniz-
ng for his repertory theatre in Lon
Ion. The company will present plays
low being written for Mr.. Frohman by
J. NJ. Barrie, Haddon Chambers. SOM
'rset Vaughan, Johns Galworthy and
Bernard Shaw.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19

As the snow melts away green
stuff is springing up as If by magic
In short time now the earth will be
covered with a carpet of green.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19
Call Meeting.

The Daughters of the American
Revolution will have called meeting
with Mrs. A. R. Howard Monday af-
ternoon at o'clock. BY order of the
president
Pauline Buck Hohes,
Secretary.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19
VIII Give a Lea

The members of the Woman's Re
lief Home will give tea Wednesday
afternoon, Feb. 90. from three to six,
at the home of the president, Mrs c.
c. Stoddard. Come and bring your
friends. and have tea with us. Only
fifteen cents.
l9-3t Committee.
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Knights of the Maccabees will meet
every second and fourth Saturday
uighta In each month. S-27-tf
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The sun shines again in G. o. T.
You can't keep it out.
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from talking with Texas as his sub
ject
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19

Rube Vickers is little bit sore
over his transfer from the Athletics
to the Baltimore club of the Eastern
league.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19

Princeton win open the New York
American grounds with "a came with
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19

Owner John l. Taylor Of the Boston
Americans says he has another Speak
er in Duffy Lewis, the California out
fielder.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19

II you want good wood and want 1t
quick, phone Is 7.tf
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only Glass b organization having a
salary limit as high as $4,000 a
month
1t is said that Doc" White, the
southpaw pitcher of the White Sox,
has refused to sign a contract unless
he receives a boost in salary.
Norman Elberfeld played under
Manager George Stallings in three
different cities, Philadelphia, Detroit
and New York.
Bugs" Raymond says he has en-
gagged a seat on the sprinkling cart
and will help "Rube" Waddell work
the hydrant
During the ten years Christry Math-
ewson has been big Lacquer he has
won 237 and lost 100 games pitching
for the Giants.
Messrs. Rudderham, Carpenter, Mo-
ran, Fitzsimmons and Phenninger will
do the umpiring in the Southern
League the coming season.
What has become of the Eastern
League team that was to be placed
in New York, also the American AS
ISOLATION outfit that was to invade
Chicagon
Two bits" Bierhalter has been APP
Associations, and with Messrs. Owens,
Guthrie. Chill Cusacll and Vansycle
completes the A. A. staff.
Manager Griffith of the Cincinnati |
Reds put over the biggest deal OF the |
year when he traded Higgins, Cakes |
and Corridor of st. Louis for Bebee |
and Storke
President Tom Lynch of the Ma
tional League, who managed the New
Britain club of the Connecticut
League last season. says the High
anders COPIED winner in Raymond
Fisher, the HARTFORD pitcher.
With the Fighters.
Sailor Burke has given up the
loxine game and is learning tn ha n
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19

Maurice Campbell is preparing to
make production in Philadelphia of
new play called Where There's
VIII, the company to include among
its members May Buckley, Harry Da-
venport and Mabel Frenyear.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-02-19

The New York State League is the
only Glass B organization having a
salary limit as high as $4,000
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With the Fiuhters.

Sailor Burke has given up the
IT'D y boxing game and is learning to be
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NOTES OF SPORT.
Baseball Notes.

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1t is said that Doc" White, the
southpaw pitcher of the White Sox,
has refused to sign a contract unless
he receives a boost in salary.