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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02

old SHOP t;d Goa't SOU forget tt"
He laughed lightly. With Il note of
encouragement. But he avoided Ora.
hams eyes even rs he did Rctty's. He
could not meet the pitiful look of tho
former. any more than that 20 re of
hostility and defiance In the latter,
"Its good of you. my boy" Ora
ham quavcred. "l-but I'm afraid 1t
WON'T
"Now don't say that" Duncan inter
posed firmly. "And don't let me keep
you. think you said you were going
ont on business? And I'll be busy
enough right here"
And. without exactly knowing how 1t
had come about. Graham found him
self in the street. stumbling downtown
toward tho bank.
When he had gone Duncan would
have returned 10 the shelves for final
rcdding M. He desired least of all
things an encounter with Betty In her
present framc Of mind. With n sud
den movement she threw herself IN
front of Duncan.
$50 you were listening"
I'm sorry" he said uncomfortably.
II didn't mean to hear anything" he
argued pl#intivcly. II was in the
room before understood and by the
time | did it was too Iatc-you had
finished"
"Oh. don't try to explain, II hate
YOU" she continued.
He held E"r eyes incuiringly. Yes"
he sail in thr trnr az ono who selves a
pu:z!ing r:cl!c::'. Il believe you DO"
She locked ara". Shakin" with pas
sion You just better believe it."
"!i!t" he went on quietly. you
Cen; h:tr your father. too. do you.
Miss tils:,,a'I:'
What d. you mean by that. Mr..
DuncanT'
II mean" ho said. faltering. "I'm
Gn'nr to give you bit Of advice.
Nc"'' :. ~ talk to yo1r father again
ti.r 49,; I'D Just now"
- -. yea aiI't me-" she cried say
ao"ly. You amt ne. Understand
that: When want advice FROM you
III ask for it rnfil do you let ne
allen"
Every we'll !" il? rerl;eI so calmly
that st" los! kr" bearings for mo-
n2n:. And Inevitably this. emphasize
il" ~ ii dill ~ that she resented most
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02

eFN UNCAN went home for bis mid
b Ia day meal. 1t wasn't much of
n 3 walk from Sam Graham's
store to Miss Carpenters, and
IL didn't mind in the least.
On this particular day he was sim
crrcIy hungry, but he had much to
think about besides, and between the
two he just boted his food and made
off hotfoot for the store.
Naturally. knowing nothing about
Sans note. although he knew Pete
Willing by sight as the sheriff and
him at all to discover that gentleman
lacking toward the store as he hurried
up Beech street. eager to get back to
his job The first intimdtion that he
had of anything seriously amiss was
when he entered, following Pete. :
Pete Willing. sheriff and born drunk
ard is the best natured man in the
world. as general rule. Drunk or
sober. Radville toerates him for just
that quality. On only two occasions is
he irritable and unmanagea ble-when
his wife gets after him about the
drink and when he has duty to per-
form in his official capacity.
Tall. gaunt. gangling and loose joint
ed. Duncan. returning to the store
from lunch. found Pete standing in
the middle Of the floor. hands in peck
cts and a noisome stogy thrust into
Il corner of his mouth.
Tin sorry about this. Sam" he bel
lowed. but there amt no use wastin'
words bout it. I'm here on business"
but what's the matter. sheriff :"
Graham asked. his voice breaking.
All. you know you got a note due
at the bank, don't you"
yes, bur
"Well. it's protested. Y understand
that dent you? I'm here to serve
the papers on to you
"Eut--but there must be some mis-
take" Sam clutched blindly for his
hat "I'll step over and see Mr.. Lock
wood He's always been kind. very
kind
Nav" Pete bawled. "Mr Lockwood
don't want to see you unless you can
settle Y can save yourself the trou-
bic Y gottuh put up or git out.
got orders from him Soon's ! got
Judgment to close v up. And that goes.
see
"To-to turn me ont Of the store,
Pete?" Graham's world had slipped
from beneath his feet. He wis over
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02
CHAPTER XII.

- UNCAN went home for bis mid
Ia day meal. 1t wasn't much of
81 a walk from Sam Graham's
store to Miss Carpenters, and
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02

,
"a pretty good guess at that" he
acknowledged candidly.
Yes. it is, and | know it, and you
know it. Oh. it's easy enough to give
advice when you've got plenty Of mon.
ey and fine clothes and-but"-
81 understand" he said when she
paused to get grip upon herself and
find again the words she needed. "You
needn't say any more. The only rea.
son | said what did was because I'm
strong for your father and-well. |
wanted to do you u good turn too"
Il don't want your apologies"
"All right. Only think over what |
said scme time"
II ha d good reason for saying what
/ did,
81 know you had"
"How do you know"
because I'm not what you think
am altogether" -.
Il guess you're not" she snapped.
"But | don't mean what you mean.
/ mean You think I'm conceited and
rich and don't know what trouble is.
Well. you're mistaken. Many's the
time I've lodged round corners to
avoid meeting men | knew would in
vite me to have dinner or luncheon or
a drink-of soda-or something-for
fear they'd find out that | couldn't
treat in return. Many time I've gone
hungry for days and weeks and slept
on park benches until an old friend
found ME and took me home with
him."
She eyed him with attention.
But it's your father l wanted to
talk about" he hurried on. nd bet
lot he knows more than any other man
in this town, and. besides. he's fine.
square, good hearted old gentleman.
Anybody can see that. j Only he's got
one terrible fault-he doesn't know
how to make money. And that's
mighty tough on you-though it's just
as tough OH him. But when you roast
him for it, as you did just now, you
only make him feel as miserable as a
yellow dog. and that doesn't help mat
tiers a little bit. He can't change into
q sharp business crook now; he's too
old man. Before long he won't be
with you at all. and when he's gone
you'll be sore on yourself sure if you
keep on throwing it into him the way
] heard you. and that's on the level"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02

you GOT NOTE DUE AT THE BANK
whemetl And it was with child's
look of pitiful dismay and perplexity
that he faced the sheriff
The father who has fallen short of
his child's trust and confidence knows
that look TO Duncan its appeal was
irresistible. He had his hand in his
pocket, ciutching the still considerable
remains of what Kellogg had termed
his grubstake. before he knew it.
'But-there must be some mistake"
Graham repeated pleadingly. 1T can't
be- Mr. Lockwood surely Wouldn't
Now. there amt no use whinin'
about itr' Willing roared him into 81
lence. Law is law. and He ceas-
ed quickly. surprised to find Duncan
standing between him and his prey.
"What'- he began
"Wait" Duncan touched him gen.
tly on the chest with forefnger, at
the same time catching and holding
the sherttf's eye. Are you" be in
CURED quietly. ''laboring under the
impression that Mr.. Graham is deaf?'
'''lyhatp' - 3. say "a: j,5=1 IT,
..z.-z "a
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02
,,,,,s.j1, 4l,l,t,g; n Gam aiateaetIcal,

Ddntiii Turned fl satli gpet6setlcah
IL. tie said what Did you hear it,
sirf"
But by this time Pete was recover
ing to some degree. "Whatve you
got to say about this?' he demanded
crescendo.
I'll show YOU" Duncan told him In
the same quiet voice. what I've got
to say If you'll just put the soft pet'al
on and tell me the amount or thai
note"
with interest and costs" he said
less Stridently. ''it tiggers up three
hundred n eighty dollars n eighty
two cents"
There's no use denying that Duncan
was staggered For the moment MS
poise deserted him utterly. lie could
only repeat. rs one who dreams
Three hundred anil eighty dollars"
dis momentary CONSERVATION afford
cd Pete the opening he needed. The
room shook with his regained sense of
prestige.
YES. three hundred n eighty dol,
lars NJ Say. You look a-here!"
Again the calm forefnger touched
him and like hypnotist's pass
checked the rolling volume of noise.
Listen" begged Duncan. III you've
got anything else TO tell me please re-
tire to the opposite side Of the street
and whisper it, Meantime be quiet
Duncan turned and made for the
soda counter. beneath which WAS the
till His scauty roll of bills was In his
right hand and there concealed. He
stepped behind the counter told Sam
watching him with an Amusement M
less absolute than Pete'sI. pulled oui
the till. bent over ii with an assures
air and pushed back the coin slide
Then quite naturally he produced with
his right hand his four hundred and
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02

advantages of every sort-only served
further to infuriate the child.
"Oh. | know why you talk that
wayw she said. rubbing her poor little
hands together.
do you?" he asked in wonder.
"Yes. / do-you"
Suddenly she found words-poverty
stricken words. it's true. but the best
she had wherewith to express herself.
And for little they flowed from her
lips. Il scading. scathing torrent. ITS
because you go to church all the time
and try TO look like Il saint and-and
try to make out you're too religious
for anything and like to hear yourself
givin' Christian advice to poor misera-
BILE sinners like me- You think that's
lust too lovely Of you. That's why you
said it. if you want to know. Folks
wonder what you're doing here. don't
they? Guess you know that. and like
ii too. 1t makes 'em look at you and
talk about you. and that's what you
like. | could tell 'em. You're only
here to show off your good clothes and
your finger nails and the way you part
your hair and-and all the other things
you do that nobody in Moo York would
pay any attention to-"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02
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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02

''rhen if you did get any money
you'd have to give it to him. wouldn't
YOU"
Yes. but I'm snre--l think it'll come
all right"
"Ah. what's the use of talkin' that
way? What's the use Of talkin' al
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02
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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02

his buSnrSSlikr air. turned away TO z
showcase Ia spare her the embarrass-
ment Of his regard
IL didn't think" said the voice be-
hind him: II didn't mean To. Some
thing happened that almost drove me
wild and
II know" he said gently.
After bit she spoke again. I'll so
up and get dinner ready now"
He heard her footsteps rs she
crossed 10 the door and opened It
There followed Il pause. The3 she
came hurriedly back He faced about
to meet her eyes shining with wonder.
She graSped his arm limidly.
II wanted to ask you she said
hastily. "if-was it this friend you
spoke abo,il-that found you in the
park who set you OH the road to for
tuue"
"T.nt's what be said" Duncan an
severed whimsically.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
ExEHcI>Es ARRANGED.
commencement OF Washington publi,.
school VIII BE Held ilny IL.
,y SH { :, % Tic Times, Dispatch.l IN

,,iSneoial o The Times Dispatch i
shinEton. \. c.. April i5.A.The
regular annual commencement of the
Washington public schools will be hell,
IN the school auditorium on FRIDAY,
May l.s The commencement address
VIII be made by O. H. Benson, OF tho
United states pcpartment OF Agricui
lure OF Washington u. c. After thi.
address, the graduating exercises
VIII take place. There will he If
teen graduates in The class this ys4.r.
one OF the largest in the history. lof
the school. In addition 10 the exercises
Of the evening there Will also be !,
musical program.
On Thursday and Friday. .,pril -
and Il, there will be 4 public school
exhibit OF work done by the pupils OF
Tie city schools IN every department..
from the kindergarten ~ 10 the high
est grade These exhibits will be
6hoNn III the school auditorium. and
are given for tho purpose Of demon
Etratng 20 the parents Of the children.
es well as the general public, the work
accomplished during tho past school
year Superintcndcnt n IL Newhold
and his able coips OF assistants have
succeeded in giving 10 Washington
one OF the most thorough and com
niete systems Of graded schools in th,.
state lli
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
LUNENBURGR0ADS
WILL Be IMP PROVED.
Enthusiastic Organization Will
Undertake Building of
Highways.
.IspcsIal 70 .rhe Times. pisnntrh. ]

r.. ..tSncClai 10 Inc Times DiSpatch1
kenoridSe We. April l5.-Thc ci;i-
1ens of Ncnbridgc held an enthusiastic
meeting in the town hall Thursday to
considcrfth he question of doing some
thing towards improving the conditions
OF the roads In Luncnburg county The
meeting was called under the auspices
OF The local Travellers Protective Asso-
cation. and the object OF the meeting
was 10 raise funds by private sub
scfipton,o do some temporary work
on iho roads ut this time There was a
inrEe portion OF tile representative ct.-
i&enS OF the town present. thus showing:
their deep interest In anything look
Els IL the Improvement OF The wretcl,
ed highways
After discussion about raising mosey
by iprivate subscription for temporary
work il WAS suggested that IL was
tlnie TO begin a movement for the per-
manent improve ;nent OF thu roads in
Lunenburg county Many thought that
the temporary WORK was simply a
waste of money. such as had been go
ing on since The presen, road law went
into effect. Enthusiasm ran high, ana
II was decided then and there TO or
game BODY INTO a permanent good
roads association. with the purpose OF
cnlistins the whole county in tile
movement, and TO issue bonds for per-
mancnt Improvement OF roads
The following officers were elected
70 leaI anu carry on the work: prcsi
sent: Thomas W. ualin: Nice-p President
Dr. I'll Harris: Secretary Treasurer
T.. Nilkinscn; Executive COMMITTEES
II j Kennedy and 4. X. Downcs
hese ofhccrS together With every one
present. pledged themselves as..advo
eatos Of GOOD roads ana promised no.
70 be satisfied until something of worth
had been done in l.unenburg county
Ing In the near future. when the lIpeo.
PIE OF the whole county will be in
yiied 70 come and join the Good Roads
association. organized in kenbridrr
], is believed by ali that ,hn ,i,,,a
Is ripe fer a bond issue. as il seems
&c be TIE sentiment throughout the ]
county, mat l.uncnhurs cannot afforC.
y ran behind i'll this work and the
men present in tie meeting last Mir,
sfoWed by their attitude that they
ere determined 10 keep up the work
plished. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16

hoahokc on Easter Monday.5a nurnber
oi NE cadets have secured the ncces-
.ary5 permlssion fromi home 10 see the
d Al In. r. baseball game there
Wat ahernoon o,hcss living in The
htearpy towns nrc spending tie week
I'M ~ home, in;tliv Of item accom-.
phhicu ~ fellows trdGnis a. thcir
Ru.,nts while q few lave hrtvcd Tic
I'M Weh her and taken the usual
t%"iits ~ aiorniHir Lake and noighbvr-
ing points ofiinterrAi 'i8
.i ne Wosrain for Easter week here
u a mos, attractive one. anu has some
.iinI OF interest for every student M
Wei US Inc visitors. Monday evening
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16

Dramatic Club will repeat the recent
performance OF three-ac comedy,
The Widow McGinty,1 and the pres
ence Of a number of young women
from all parts of Virginia will add
as well as tho athletic and military
events
The Glcc Club under the leadership
OF j. u. l'oGhleman. Is away on n trip
az Appomattox. Sweet Rriar ana Bed
ford City. 'rhcy Will return. Monday
and are on the progra M for several
songs at tile entertainment Thursday
evening,
PRESIDENT Barringer has been N
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
PnEsBYTERY ADJouRNs.
sessions Held nj Cnrtcrs,ilIc-CaIi 10
Rev. j. Il. stinsnu.

:, special 70 The Times Dspatcii.l
CartersNillc, Va Apri! l5--i M
West Hanover Preshytrry. which has
been III session here since TUESDAY exc.
ming. concluded its business At alate
hour Thursday night. and adjourned
sine die RI Mr.. King. pastor Of iiainp-
dcn. sidney Church, preached at th..
night session.
Rev. J. 7. 5stinson, who resides here.
Rnd has charge OF the following sroup
Of BAPTIST churches VIZ, Cartersvi!le.
Columbia. Perkins. Fork Willis. CUM
heriand and Tear Wallet has Received
"a unanimous call 70 Lebanon charge.
me county scat OF RusHel! county Mr.
Stinson has had charge Of MS present,
field about six years, and ha- cntearc
himself 10 tho PEOPLE ~ his faithful
and etiicicnt service
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16

TO his home in Tlncastle Thursday by
Z the sudden death Of his father. ,
DR.. Prank Price, OF the Southern
Presbyterian Mission in China sps Ike
TO the cadets in the Y: NJ C. A. chapel
Monday evening. fg+ = l,si
~ An added attraction Of the finals
this year will be u game of baseball
between tho varsity nine and ono
chosen from the alumni. Some OF tho
latter whoowill be here were stars in
their college days. and Professor C. r..
Mics. who has the game In charge. be-
lieves IL will afford not only amtsc-
ment but some real snort for tho spec
tators. ilN isN iGii III
Professor starchcr, OF the expert
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
GARLAND SENTENCED.
Gets Eighteen Years In Pcnitcntlary
for second Decree Murder
LSpeeial IA The Tim... nisn.1ch III

Hampton, Va April i5.In Tie or.
cn!t Court here Yesterday Michael j
Garland, a Young white man, was found
guilty Of second degree murder. and
sentenced to eighteen Years In the
penltenttary Garland was charged
win numbering Jessie Banks. I. ne
Eress, IN Phoebus lasi December. AZ
yer prutaly numbering her. II was
charged that Garland carried The BODY
to.n LOT near.hs home. This dead wo-
Man was fG-lnd :..day or Two later by
an inmate of the National sotdiers
Evans Nosgins vas gwen thr-
years for Misunderstanding. and Harry
Wallace was given two Years fo. s,e.I.
Ing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16

the German Club will give lis Easter
german. 10 be followed by Il cotillion
tuesday night. Most of the day Tues
field day events. and Wednesday things
military VIII occupy attention With
IN, yearly viai, Of the United States
army Inspector. for whom all kinds
Of drills and dress parade will be
hrid Thursday evening the Senior
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
III. -
SALOON LICENSE REFUSED. 4
judge Christian .:stnb;i.bcs .sn.d
Line IN Ccrlnin sc;.tIop of ttt,

lSpeclal 10 Tie Times i)isphtcbli
~ lNhchburG Na.April l5--rhe ':tt,,ii.
eahen q p w ioby proprieio, q, ,hs
Hotql ltoby, wif9 IS located opposite
lhe man entrnnce 10 the Uniuh P,s u
,,. 9'atlon. m q retail liquot
JndGe Christian IN the Gorp4ratio,,
Court Yesterday morning M
Judge christian refused tie icense
partcuiarly because of It's ciose IyroM.
unity 10 the passenger statiur..a:. and
generally because he had determined
70 establish a lead liic' against sn
looms in that section OF Tie cry
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-02
Monthly Bills Just Rendered
by Pacific Power and Light
Company Cause Protests.
MORE THAN DOUBLE
IN SOME INSTANCES
Local Merchants Plan Hurried
Preparations to Install Private
Lighting Systems and Near Future
May See Open Rebellion on Part of
Consumers, Against Further Toler-
ancc of Exorbitant Rates.

That the electric lighting rates
have been increased rather than di-
minished in the business section OF
the city is shown by the roar of pro-
test that has been on today by mer-
chants who have been presented with
their monthly bills by the Pacific
Power & Light company.
Where are those reduced light
rates? My bill is higher this month
than ever before"
This is an expression that may be
heard almost anywhere on Main street
today. And the merchants have their
bills to show their indignation is not
uncalled for. In some instances the
charges have been increased about
ten per cent while one case is report
ed where storekeeper's bill has
been more than doubled.
Along the street the story of in
creased charges is the same. OF a
half dozen or more establishments
where inquiries were made today not
a man was found whose bill had been
reduced. 1t is very queer rate re-
duction. according to the business
men and they are wondering where
they are to get off.
Among some of the merchants there
is talk of installing private illuminat-
ing plants in the event the electric
company does not grant lower rates.
II the present charges are adhered
to by the company the business men
say they will be forced to. such ac-
tion as they cannot afford to pay the
higher charges for electricity.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-02
WILL INVITE FISHER
TO VIEW PROJECT

AS a result of action taken at the
meeting of the Commercial club last
evening the club will join with the
people of Hermiston in extending an
invitation to Secretary of the Inter-
Tor Fisher to visit the Umatilla pro-
ject and inspect the proposed extern
sion while in the west upon his Alas
kan trip.
The subject of bringing Secretary
Fisher here was brought to the at
tention of the club by Will Moore who
served as member of the commit
tee that worked for the extension of
the umatilla project to the lands ly-
ing west of the Umatilla river. He
held 1t would be advisable to invite
the secretary to look over the project
while in the west and to Join with
Hermiston in showing due courtesies
to the official and his party A mo-
ton to this effect was carried.