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TIST O. UNCLAIMED MATTER
- remaining In the Postofice, West
minister, Nd, October Ia, 1911.
Byrd. Mrs. Sarah Scheaffer. Miss Martha
Brown. Mr. Eddie Sholl MR.. Henry
Findley. MIR. al. Wright. Mrs. l., An
Litto, Miss Lizzie Ward. MIR VIM.
Needle Aquilla
Persons calling for the matterin above
list will please say It was advertised.
Fl. p. GORSUCH,
oct20 Postmaster.
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& MAGEE
WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND.

THE QUALITY OF COAL
AVAILETH LITTLE In the other mt
tribute or success, service, Try lacking.
We've got 'em both. Have You seen
OF used the "BOULETS" sold by
Smith q Reifsnlder2
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John IT, Yingling, of Cranberry
Valley, took large sweet-potato from
his patch, that measures 1879 inches
in length, and 111s inches in circum-
ference, and weighs pounds: it is
called Woodrow Wilson, for 1912.
Rev. VIM. II. Hetrick of Grace
Lutheran Church, andd U. l.. Weav-
er, 1ay-delegate. are attending the
sessions OF the Maryland Synod at
Taneytown. There will be services
in Grace Church next Sunday as usu-
al: preaching by either the pastor
or one OF the ministers OF the Synod.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

Now, OF course, everyone OF those
present had read Gormly's startling
announcements of his candidacy Most
of them had read them with amuse-
ment; only the most PRESIDENT with
any feeling of alarm, and even that
feeling was not sufficiently deep to
have awakened any special degree of
anxiety. Yet the fact that each one
had been summoned to Haldane's
house, the politicians through Liffey
and the financiers through Haldane
himself, rather startled them.
The eight men assembled in the
spacious library of the Fifth Avenue
house The curtains were discreetly
drawn The men had arrived singly
and at different times. They were
admitted by Haldane's confidential
secretary in person. Cigars and
from all sorts of differing social ranks,
absolute equality.
The district attorney, for instance,
was a graduate of Yale. -Haldane him
self had come from Harvard. The
mayor was a product of Columbia.
Liffey had started in as a poor Irish
immigrant The chief of police had
been a saloonkeeper and finally the
colonel of a National Guard regiment
Mcdonald was Scotsman whose
shrewdness and ability had won him
a high position among the financial
magnates. Van Slyke belonged to an
old Dutch family and had inherited
a vast fortune. which his adroit man
sgement had tremendously increased.
They represented American life with
its opportunities and its possibilities.
Gentlemen" began Haldane quietly,
Il have called you here, as you have
doubtless surmised, because of the
announcement of the candidacy OF
George Gormly for mayor"
DO you think it's of sufficient i'm
portance, Mr.. Haldane, for such an
unusual conference as this is?" asked
the boss.
81 certainly do, Liffey," was the re-
ply.
1T isn't the first time" said Ruth
erford, a man of exceptional ability
and great distinction of manner and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12
SYNOPSIS.

A foolish young tenderfoot becomes
fascinated with the bold, artful wife of
drunken prospector in western mining
town They prepare to elope in a blind
Ing blizzard but confronted by the
maud1in husband He is shot by the
wife. but the chivalrous boy pins
note to the body taking the crime
upon himself In their flight to the
railroad station the woman's horse
on his own and follows hanging to the
stirrup strap Seeing he is an irnped-
ment, the woman thrusts her escort into
he stumb1es into the railroad station Just
the train bears the woman away
twenty-five years later. this man, George
GorInly. is a lti-millionaire in New
York. He meets Eleanor Haldane. a
beautiful and wealthy settlement worker,
and co-operates with her in her work
Gormly becomes owner of steamship
line and finds himself frustrated in pier
dermen, backed by the Gotham Traction
Company. An automobile accident brings
the Haldanes to his country home CORN.
ly announces that he will be mayor OF
New York and redeem the city from cor
ruf-tion. Mr.. Haldane in long desired
Interview with Gorrnly. makes an indirect
proposition to compromise the fight which
the latter has been waging In the news
papers against the Gotham Traction com
pany. and which Haldane is suspected or
being the head Gormly boldly announces
rides to Haldane's place, carrying wore
of the auto accident. The next morning
he refers to the ride of the night before
as mild compared to one he experienced
in his boyhood days The papers an
nOunce his candidacy for mayor.
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port. The street commissioner, who
had at his disposal more appointments
than all the rest of the administration
put together, used them primarily for
the good of the party and after that
for cleaning the streets.
The mayor, the ostensible head but
really the servant of the quartet, was
there because of his office, and he was
in office because he could be con-
troiled- From the point of view of
the men present, he was the best
mayor that New York had ever
had He was a man of some parts.
He could make a brilliant speech, pre-
side gracefully and with dignity at
public meetings, and was altogether
an admirable figure to head a great
city in everything but morals.
Associated with these four intensely
practical men and this plant, willing
fgurehead were the interests repre-
scented by the Gotham Freight Trac-
ton company, of which Haidane was
in absolute control, although the presi-
dency was vested in another man, The
interests of Haldane and his asso-
ciates were not confined to the
Gotham Freight Traction company
They. had their hands on every public
franchise Their private affairs, of
course. were vast and multiform; but
with them we have nothing to do.
Their alliance with the political party,
for which they had paid and would
continJe to pay enormous sums,
had brought them very material
advantages IN one form or an
other All the trusts that make
New Jersey their headquarters hardly
equaled in wealth and control the
organizations these men represented.
Haldane, from his one interview
with Gormly, had an idea that in this
instance the two forces to be dread
ed by the ring were incarnated In
Gormly and would rally about Gormly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12
LUCKY MISTAKE.
Grocer Sent Pkg. of Postum and
Opened the Eyes of the Family.

A lady writes from Brookline, Mass:
GA package of Postum was sent me
one day by mistake.
81 notified the grocer, but finding
that there was no coffee for breakfast
next morning I prepared some of the
Postum. following the directions very
carefully.
1T was an immediate success in my
family, ard from that day we have
used it constantly, parents and chill
dren, too-for my three rosy young
sters are allowed to drink it freely at
breakfast and luncheon. They think 1t
delicious, and 1 would have a mutfny
on my hands should I omit the be-
loved beverage.
MY husband used to have very
delicate stomach while we were using
coffee, but to our surprise his stom-
ach has grown strong and entirely well
since we quit coffee and have been on
Postum
Noting the good effects in my fam
fly 1 wrote to my sister, who was
coffee topper, and after much persuar
sion got her to try Postum.
"She was prejudiced against it at
first, but when she presently found
that all the ailments that coffee gave
her left and she got well quickly she
became and remains a thorough and
enthusiastic Postum convert.
Her nerves, which had become
shattered by the use of coffee have
grown healthy again, and today she is
a new woman, thanks to Postum"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich, and the cause why will
be found in the great little book, The
Road to MELVILLE" which comes in
pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
enc appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and fun of human
interest.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12
CHAPTER vII.-continued.

~Mr. Poole, excuse me; 1t is quite
useless to talk to me any more on
this line. My mind is made up, and
nothing you can say, or anyone can
say, will change it,
MIR. Gormly," said Benson, rising,
contempt and resentment striving for
the mastery of his voice, "iH some
ways you're a mighty smart man.
You have begun this movement bril-
nantly, but the position you're takin'
now makes me regard you as, you'll
forgive the language, damned fool!
mfr. Benson said Gormly, .ethank
you for your compliment. Your opin-
ion does me honor, at least the last
part of it, Let me say that l have
been considered by politicians OF your
stamp as damned fools who have done
the good work of the world. Mr..
Poole, Mr. Fitchett. 1 wish you good
afternoon"
The disguised delegation tramped
out The three men had to run the
gauntlet of reporters outside the bust
ness office. They communicated
nothing whatsoever of the results OF
their interview to these assiduous
young men.
Gormly. however, was more amen
One resolution Gormly had taken; to
give the people the fullest informa-
ton all the time about what he pro-
posed He was willing to discuss any
public question at any time with any
one, and he had no objections to his
opinions being quoted.
Gentlemen said Gormly to the
group of newspaper men, las has al
ready appeared in the press of the
city, these gentlemen who have just
left came to offer me the nomination
of the minority party for the office for
which 1 have proposed myself l
thanked them for the honor that they
had done me; 1 declared that l should
appreciate the individual votes OF any
members of that or any other party
at election time; but l refused posi-
lively to allow myself to be tied up to
any party, to be allied with any party,
to be the candidate of any party. L
intend to make this canvass as an abb
solute independent"
Isn't Mr.. Poole a stakeholder in
the Gotham Freight Traction com
pany?" asked one of the reporters.
Il know nothing whatever about
Mr. Poole's financial undertaking.
Doesn't Lawyer Fftchett desire to
run lOI dtlOiAS dShC0
other.
Il am not informed as to the polit-
icai ambitions of Mr.. Fitchett.'
What did Bill Benson say to your"
asked a third
las a practical politician of large
experience. he ventured to give me
some advice upon the conduct of my
campaign"
Did you take it?" asked another
! amid the roar of laughter which greet
ed this reply.
Il am sorry to say that the cogency
of his arguments and the force of his
representations did not appeal to me
as he expected. My methods are SO
different from those he advocated that
it is hardly possible to harmonic our
views or practises-"
Il think that will be all this after
noon. gentlemen" said Gormly, rising
to signify that the interview was over.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12
THEY CHEATED AT CARDS
Experienced Shopper, Who Was Wise,
Put Hubby Onto Facts of
the Case.

Speaking of family poker parties,
this really happened:
A young married couple attended
such a session at the home of a neigh
Dor the other night And when this
young couple got home, the female
end of the sketch said:
'Tim, 1 hate to say anything about
the Halls-they seem to be nice peo-
pie. But I'm afraid they cheat at
cards"
"NonSensei"
81 knew you'd say that, and it's dear
of you to be so unsuspecting. But
well, what was the price of the chips,
tonight? Five cents each? That's
what 1 thought. Jim, 1 examined
those chips carefully, and they're the
very same thing that I could have
bought at Jones' store for dollar
hundred in all three colors, tool"
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bearing, that some impracticable re-
former has offered himself for popular
suffrage on such a platform
But it is the first time in my
recollection" returned Haldane, that
a man possessing the peculiar COM
bination of business ability, unques-
toned integrity. and unlimited money
has put himself forward, and 1 beg to
assure you that l consider him the
most available man from the point of
view of the opposition that has ever
appeared on the political horizon"
81 don't care a cuss how available
he is," said Liffey. I'VE can beat him,
and we will. OF course, it'll take
more money"
He looked significantly at the trio
Tho amount of money that it takes
now" said Mcdonald grfmly, as some
thing terrific"
Il should say so,- added Van S1yke.
Well. you get what you bargain
for, don't your" returned the boss
viciously. You get free hand to
take it out of the people, don't your"
Gentlemen, gentlemen" said Hal
dane authorftative1y. 81 hardly think
the discussion is taking a profitable
turn Doubtless. as Liffey says, we
can beat him; certainly we must do
SO. Proba bly, 1t VIII cost more money;
that is. If In some way his candidacy
cannot be headed or
Can he be induced to withdraw, do
you think?" asked Rutherford
No. / think not; but If We made
him some concessions it is barely pos
sible he might, though grave1y doubt
it. He's all stirred up over this
switch business. 1 have already taken
upon myself to offer to use my inf1r1-
ence to get the price demanded cut
In half He declined the offer hume
diate1y- I think he said he wouldn't
pay anything except the cost OF the
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stances were suspected, but their &C
tuality had not been allowed to trans
pire. Haldane kept in constant touch
with Liffey the boss; but no one. save
the inner circle, suspected that the
two were hand in glove together
Haldane did not often meet with
anyone but Liffey. In this instance,
however. he at least appreciated the
gravity of the situation, and had Ndi-
rected Liffey to bring with him those
whose advice wound naturally be
sought on such subjects as he desired
to discuss He had also assembled two
of the directors of the Gotham Freight
Traction company, to wit, Van Slyke
and Mcdonald, men associated with
him upon whose judgment and ability
he could rely. In addition to them
came Liffey, grand chief of the Sa-
chem society and the acknowledged
and undisputed boss of the party;
Cornell, the chief of police; Ruther
ford, the district attorney; Habber-
ley, the street commissioner; and last
and also least, Hon. Peter D. Warren,
mayor Of the city.
Liffey, as leader of the Great
Sachem society, controlled the or
ganization absolutely The chief of
police welded the vast powers for
The district attorney, through whose
hands all criminal prosecutions must
pass, was the safety valve of both
the Sachem society and that portion of
the people to which it looked for sup
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12
CHAPTER viii.

Quiet Meeting of the Dictators.
Early in the new year, at the in
stance of Haldane, meeting of the
inner circle of the governing body.
popularity known as The Ring. was
called at his private residence on up
per Fifth avenue, which he very I'M
obsrusively reoccupied for the occa-
sion. The meeting was held late at
night The men summoned thereto
came up town quietly and unostenta-
tiously slipped into the house
For many reasons Haldane's rela-
ton to the Sachem society was care
fully concealed He represented a
distinct group of financiers and bust
ness interests whose relations with
the party in power were most init
mate These relations in some In
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

So vigorous, so vehement, so red.
not Is the current Swat-the-f1y cam
paign that we have been expecting
some protesting body to rise up and
shout .'knockers," Can't a fly buzz
In this town without some reformer
knocking him?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12
Fifty-six Years in One School.

Prof Zephaniah Hopper. the Oldest
school teacher in Philadelphia. who
is eighty-two years old. began his
fffty-sixth year of teaching at the
Central High school
He was greeted by the faculty and
by another generation of students. as
he marched into the assembly hall
the other day. He is as active as
ever, stfli walking every day to and
from his home
The veteran professor was gradu-
ated In the fret class that left the
htgh school After spending a few
years at college and In special work.
he went back to the school as pro-
lessor He has remained there ever
since
There are men all over the country
who are now grandfathers. who re-
member Doctor Hopper as their
teacher. It is estimated that he has
taught fully fifteen thousand students
during his long service.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

A man leaves $4,000 for the mainte-
nance of parrot he cured OF pro.
family, having acquired the bird while
ne was sailor. It Is not stated how
ne cured him self
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

First Tramp-So Weary Willie Is
suffering from brain flag, is he?
Second tramp-Sure ting. He dasn't
ask fer work no more cause he hain't
got brains enough ter think up some
excuse fer not taking it if he gets it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

Some aviators doubtless will fly
across the English channel before
breakfast merely as an appetizer
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

About time to hear from the pestif-
erous friend up north who is sleeping
under blankets"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

You can't bet on the sincerity of a
mans enthusiasm unless he is finan-
cially interested
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

1t is never too late for the scientists
TO explain that the heat wave was
caused by sun spots.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

Is there no escape for the innocent
bystander? Even the aeroplane has
become a menace to him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

People who cannet go to the ball
games can enjoy themselves watch
ing the mercury make home runs
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

Two deaths resulted in Missouri
from a fight over hot coffee. This bey-
erage ought to be had in summer, any
way
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

We are told that two New Workers
have set sail for Italy in a 25 foot
JawL 1t is bad enough to go to Italy,
but why try it in a 25 foot yawl?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

"Gray hairs says a Clergyman, ARE
sent to US as a punishment for our
sins What about bald headed men?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12
The Eootjst.

Thinks he's in the same class with
Abraham Lincoln, does he?'
Yes, and confidently expects pro-
motion.''-Harper's Bazaar.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

able. but the firebug especially needs
Bwatting.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

The bubbling fountain has supplant-
ed the drinking cup. What new Kind
of a towel will take the place of the
roller variety?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

A Rhode Island Judge has decided
that a photographer has a right tt
snapshot anybody.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

time If we wait for race suicide to
thin out the flies
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

A Canadian Pacific locomotive has
been wrecked by a moose thus dem
onstrating the fact that Canada is
still a trifie wild and crude.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

It is lucky that this years styles in
thermometers have plenty of room at
the top
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

One of the actorettes has begun suit
for divorce because her husband told
her to throw away her wedding ring.
Some people are so ''touchy."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

1t will be funny if the earth does
not acquire few freckles from this
years ardent sunshine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

Burning up money may be a costly
pastime, but burning up icehouses at
this time of the year is the height of
extravaganza.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

Another way to keep cool is to re
fuse to become hot under the collar
when reading the weather report
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

Would 1t not be good idea, like
wise. to award special prize to the
automobile that can make the slowest
time down a steep and dangerous hill?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

China is selling bonds for a $30,O00,-
600 railroad to connect another por-
ton of the past with the present
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Generous,

''Was he generous when a boy at
school?"
Yes; he always let his school
mates take his share of the punish
ment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

We see by the papers that a woman
in Atlantic City was fined $40 for be-
ing a scold. No wonder Atlantic City
is a popular place.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

Don't pick oranges while they are
green" says Doctor Wiley. Also avoid
picking lemons at any time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

The dogs of Montclair. N J., are not
allowed to bark after nine O'Clock at
might We suppose every kennel is
equipped with an alarm clock.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

Meanwhile the public drinking cup
Is kissing its friends good-by.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

A New York woman wants di-
vorce because her husband insists on
reading his poems to her. Extremely
cruel and unusual
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

China is sending warship to Mex
leo with demand for 100000 China
win be lucky if she does not lose the
warship.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

A woman's idea of good figure de-
ponds on whether she is thick or thin
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

Feeble swimmers should stay where
their toes can touch bottom.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

Take things as easy as you can dur
ing the heated term. Don't worry.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

Sounded Like Another Word.
Maud-What is woman's spheref
Jack-That her hat isn't ON straight
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-12

There can be such a thing as too
much sport.