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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-09-28
CHAPTER XIV.
The last Council Of War.

ouiiiHoucu ny LlllSy At f1dludne 2
urgent request. the governing mem.
bers OF the ring met that night at their
secret rendezvous. There were pres.
ent besides the two mentioned, Van
Slyke and Mcdonald, Rutherford, Con-
nell, Habberley. Benson representing
the allies. and the mayor. When Hal.
dane arrived. he found the others al
ready assembled.
"Well"" asked Liffey as soon as the
other entered the room.
He's found It out and he's going to
do IT,"
Found out what and going to do
what?" asked Rutherford.
"Gormly has got onto us. Mr. Ru.
'herford." was Liney's reply. The boss
realized instantly that Haldane had
tailed to postpone the disclosure.
He's found out the secret history of
the Gotham Freight Traction COM
rany. He's found out the whole bloom
in history; where We git our money.
how we spend It,"
And who was the traitor hat ba.
trayed your" asked Benson fercely.
I'D like to know that same" an.
swered Liffey. his fat Jaws clamping
together. his 'pompadour" crest bris.
Ting.
Il don't imagine anybody betrayed
us" said Rutherford. We've known
all along that the thing was bound
TO get out sooner or later. II It had
been later, 1t wouldn't have made
much difference; but now Is he
going to publish it,"
He H." answered Haldane.
"When?" demanded Van Slyke.
Tomorrow. 1t will be In every pa
per in tho city except our own"
Great Cod" exclaimed Connell. III
we could only stave 1t off for Just
three more days. Gimme three days,
and"
Did you bid for him?" questioned
the chief of police.
Haldane nodded.
Did you go high enough?" asked
Benson.
Il went so high" said the man,
that his refusal covered me with
worse shame than the publication will
do"
And It wasn't enough" queried
Rutherford, who had a clearer compre-
hension Of what the offer might have
been than the others.
No"
so it's coming out tomorrow, Is
it,"
YES"
We'll. don't know what we can
do" said Liney. but grin and take
It,"
Gents. heal mel" burst out Cornell.
Il can't throw no light on this situa.
ton; ] don't see no way Of keepinR
! this rot out OF the papers unless we
could burn up the plants or close EN-
down some way. which Id like tc
have the Job OF dom, But we ain,
beat yet.
This man that's posin' as, an angeI
Of virtue before the people Of New
York and talkin' reform and SO on Il
an adulterer. a thief, and a, self.con
fessed murderer"
What" roared the men present
You're dreaming! You're mnd!"
Il am, am I? Well. you Just wait,
returned the chief, land you'll find In
the sanest man In the whole bunch
Yon know the other night when 20,
was jammin' through the franchise a.
the city hall and Gormly made hi.
great playf"
yes"
Well. one Of my men-I had 4,
bunch Of plain clothes men scattere,
through the crowd-with his eyes an,
ears open heard a man say, lookin' a
Gormly standin' up on that automobil,
end givin' the crowd his Internal no,
Well. II that amt a dead ringer TO
a boy named George Fordyce that
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-09-28
Loose Shoes.

Quite as bad as too tight shoes
against which We are always warned,
are too loose ones; they u corns
and bunions and often produce Nat
tening of the arches. The woman
with the peculiarly shaped foot who
cannot get shoes exactly to At her
except when made to order. should
get them a little 90 long rather than
a little too wide: It 10 the lesser Of
two evils,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-09-28
Only a Moose.

"The modern woman isn't a bluff"
asserted Mrs. Gobbolink, looking up
from her newspaper. This suffrage
movement has more in 1t than mere
ideas. The new woman is brave and
fearless. Here Is a story Of a woman
up in Canada who killed a mouse. 1t
SEEM that She"
"Impossible!" interjected Mr.. Cob
bolink. There must be some mis-
take-read 1t again."
Mrs. Gobbolink searched out tho
paragraph and then blushed wildly.
How stupid of me-" she stammered.
~ did make a mistake. 1t wasn't q
mouse she killed-nothing but q
moose"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-09-28
CHAPTER xIv.-ContInued.

stop! You are on oath now, by
your honor rs a gentleman. by your
belief in God, by your faith in woman.
kind. by your love for me! want the
truth. Indeed. It Is almost unneces-
sary for you to speak. Your silence.
everything, confirms me in that belief.
A man who would do what he has
done would not hesitate at that. But
] must know. and ! must have your
answer"
And I can't tell you"
you can"
well, ] won't then. ! have told
you enough. Anything else you must
get from other people"
And so you refused me-" said the
girl standing up, Look at me-" She
stretched her hands out and stood
boldly, magnificently, defantly before
him. "You refused me! Many men
have wooed me; many men have
sought me for n wife. I did not love
you. | don't love you; but | might
have learned. You might have had
me You say | am the dearest desire
OF your heart. A little silence, a pa
per torn In two, a momentary forget.
tulness. and ! should have been
yours" She picked the paper up from
the table as she spoke and held II be-
for her, Il could tear 1t up In a mo.
ment. Think what you might have
had She stepped slowly around the
table and approached him. She came
nearer to him. He stared at her fixed.
y without moving. She was by his
side now. She laid her hand upon his
shoulder. Me-" she said, FOR this,
and you refused"
He nodded. It was the hardest task
life had ever laid upon him. this dis.
cussion.
What are you made Off" she cried
Il don't know" gasped the man
hoarsely. Il vas a fool"
will you take me now?" she inter.
posed swiftly, and suppress this? II
j say that ] will marry you tomorrow
Will you keep this a secret ~forever?"
Great Cod" whispered the man,
show you tempt mel"
"Will you do It? Answer"
mol" said Gormly family at last
81 WON'T"
why not?"
For two reasons. would not he
worth your respect for a moment II
did, ] could never hope for your love
IN that case. And l won't have any
woman that have to buy"
And we have both tried to bribe
you. my father and I, and we have
both failed"
You did not try to bride me. Ell
eanor. am sure you did not know
what you we're doing"
Il did" she said. II wanted IN tes,
you. ! wanted to try you. I wanted
to see I! 1t was true. wanted az
surance that my father had done thi,
thing. wanted to measure your man
hood by my womanhood. OH" sh,
said In a sudden change of mood. 9TH,
light has gone out of life for mel"
MY dear child" he began tenderly
She shook her head and sat dow,
once more and once more buried he
face In her hands. He yentured l.
come near to hsr. lie laid his ow,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-09-28
Cause Of the Excitement.

The sons Of the rich were all en-
Enthusiastically following some one
down the street.
whats up?' somebody asked.
A rather mor accommodating
young nabob than the others turned
around.
do you see that tall fellow up
front?" he asked.
Eyes"
"Well." he said. hes discovered Q
new way to spend money"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-09-28
Signature Of IMIM
In Use For Over so Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
Most Expensjve Hat,

The most expensive hat in the
world is said to be a wonderful crea-
ton belonging to Princess Miheson
Bucharest. one Of the richest and most
fashionable women in Roumania. The
hat, which Is worth easily $1,000, Is OF
black tagal straw and is very large.
1t is lined with silver lace and cov-
cred with a number Of perfect white
ospreys.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-09-28
Not All Smoked.

L. White Busbey, secretary to for
mer Speaker Cannon, was explaining
that the speaker did not smoke SO
much as people thought he did.
my understanding" suggested one
Of the party, rs that he gets away
with about 20 cigars a day"
"Oh, WELL" said Busbey, but he
eats half of 'em."--Sunday Magazine.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-09-28
TOMMY MURPHY,

The great horseman who Is winning
most Of the big races for fast trotters
s Sesh 'h say iarm .s sPTsfi %E' I b;IssTT SIR S1Sfas
CURE Is the best remedy for all forms OF
Distemper and coughs I have ever known:
I have used 1t a number Of years" All
druggists or send to manufacturers. Soc
and Il a bottle. Spohn Medical Co.. Chem
lists. Goshen, Ind, U. 8. A.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-09-28

II a man smokes in the house and
his wife Is afraid her curtains will be
ruined, he should be obliged to take
them down.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-09-28
Ready for Il.

Ready for II.
young man. have you made any
preparations for the rainy dayT"
oh. yes" replied the son Of the
prominent millionaire. I'm addition
to my roadster, l have a corking good
Limousine that will easily hold six
girls"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-09-28

It's one kind Of tough luck to strike
oil when boring for water.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-09-28
some men never reach the top BE-
u the elevator isn't running.

Tell the dealer you want q Lewis Single
Binder straight &c cigar.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-09-28

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-09-28

BEAUTIFUL POST CARDS FREE
send ac stamp for ave samples Of my very choio.
sst uold Embossed birthday, Flower and Motto
Ar fost Card Club. 7i Jackson st.. Topeka, Kansas
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-09-28
KHSEND

illustrations 3 NHneoA~HEzML
cs.,ne-y ,,es ~ 1r1N nAno . osxee~y
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11
Notice to Contrac-
tors and Farmers
of Christian Coun-
ty.

The Fiscal Court of Christian will
still receive bids to let out to the low
est and best bidder (who shall give
bond with surety approved by the
COURT the working and keeping in
repair of all repair of all Dirt Roads
in said county not contracted for,
for not less than one nor more than
four years. The said work shall be
done as prescribed in bonds of con-
tractors, the Fiscal Court reserving
the right to annul any and all con-
tracts made with contractors, when
the terms of the contract are not full
ly complied with. Specifications on
file in the office of E. w. Coleman,
Road Supervisor. Said roads to be
let by sections of from II to five
miles. Full particulars can be had
as to any section by calling on the
Road Supervisor. or County Judge.
The Fiscal Court reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
E. W. COLEMAN.
Road Supervisor
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11

BiscksnIth's Answer Ranks High In
the List Of Good Sentences Put
on Record. ID

The late Dean Hook Of Chiches-
ter was greatly beloved by his flock,
and, indeed, by all classes; his
CHEEKY, genial manner made i'm
welcome everywhere, says an ing
lish exchange. There was a quaint
old blacksmith living in the out
skirts of Chichester, who was a great
favorite Of the dean. The old mans
only fault was his attachment to
the alehouse, and for this the dean
had frequently rebuked him.
Passing one day, the dean looked.
into the smithy, and saw the black
smith talking, as it appeared, very
seriously to his son. The dean called
out, "Hallo, Toni what are you
going to do with that boy of yours ?"
The old man advanced to the door
and replied: "What am / going to
do with himP Well, / will tell you,
dean. / am going to do with my
son what you cannot do with yours"
ooh, indeed !" said the dean, "and
pray what is that?"
'0Why, / am going to make a bet
ter man of him than his father"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11
Posterity's Estimate
Of Mr.. Carnegie.

Paul U. Kellogg, writing in the
April American Magazine, under the
the title of "Of Peace and Good
Will" says:
1T seems probable that in the flu
ture estimate of history it will not
be Mr.. Carnegie's gifts either of
Libraries or of peace funds or of
scientific resources, however success
full these may be, which will be hail
ed as his great contribution to the
race; but rather his part in making
steel fine and cheap, to be the tool
of every craft of civilization, the
framework of its shelter and the
means of its communication. And
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11

Those splendid fellows constituting
the membership of Hopkinsville
lodge of Elks have our sympathy in
the destruction of their beautiful
home by fire last Friday morning.
We feel assured. however. that from
the ashes of the old will arise one
even more beautiful in its appoint
ments. just as the order throughout
the world helps bring into being all
that is best in mankind and holds il
up to view, and thus encourages the
building upon the faults and weak
nesses we are heir to a character
that grows from our dead selves to
higher things. "-Elkton Times.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11

IL the manufacture Of this great
master meta. as shaped in his hands,
shall in the process make life cheap
without making IL fine, he will be
measured accordingly. For history
reverses the lenses Of social vision:
American civilization will be judged
by its slums, and not by its foreign
missions; by its jails, and not by its
horror at Siberian mines; by the
peace and good will of its industries
as we'll as its Industry in allaying
war"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11

William Jennings Bryan has de-
clined an invitation from a commit
tee of citizens to become citizen of
Memphis. saying he is rooted to the
soil of Nebraska. 1t is no use for
Memphis to try to get him. He de-
clined not long ago to move to Hop
kinsville but said he would come
back whenever he wanted to espec-
tally enjoy himself.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11
To purify Water.

To purify water sprinkle table
spoonful Of pulverized alum into a
hogshead OF water (the water to be
stirred at the same time). II will aft
er a few hours. by precipitating to
the bottom the impure particles. so
purify the water that It will be found
to possess nearly all the freshness
and clearness OF spring water. pail
full containing four gallons may be
purified by teaspoonful OF alum
National Magazine
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11

Use d. d. d., that mild soothing
wash, that recognized remedy for
eczema and all skin troubles. First
drops take away that awful burning
itch, cleanse the skin-wash away
every pimpIe - every impurity.
Nothing like d. ID. ID. for the COM
plexion.
Get a 25c trial bottle today
worth ten times its cost to have a
bottle in the house. AT any rate.
drop into our store to talk over the
merits of this wonderful prescrip-
ton.
LII. Elgin, HopkinsvilIe, KY.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11
REMOVES PERIL OF OCEAN
Beaufort Cut VIII In Many Cases OBJ
viste Passage by Dreaded
Cape Hstteras.

The Beaufort cut has been vir-
tually completed. Vessels drawing
ten feet Of water can now pass
through it, but the canal is being
deepened to 10 feet
1t will enable vessels that can use
it to pass down the coast back Of
dreaded Cape Hatteras, but it cam
not be fully utilized until the canals
leading to the Elizabeth river at
Norfolk have been enlarged.
AS chain is no stronger than its
weakest link, so a waterway has no
greater capacity than its smallest
section. Thus the Beaufort cut, in
the absence Of a deeper waterway
from Norfolk to the cut, is not avail
able to vessels that cannot pass
through the Dismal Swamp or the
Chesapeake and Albemarle canals.
That it will be useful, even under
present conditions, there can be lit
tie doubt. Small vessels heretofore
bottled up in Pimlico sound can pro-
coed further to the south and return
by the same route, but larger craft
cannot penetrate to Albemarle and
Pimlico sounds until the canals
from the Elizabeth river are en-
larged.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11

A convention before the primary
would give the people chance to
instruct the candidates as to what
they want in the platform. A con-
vention after the ticket is made up
could do no good, as it would most
surely be dominated by the nominees.
Any antagonism of the isms of can
didates would be cried down as dis.
loyalty to the ticket, calculated to
disturb PARTY harmony.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11
Hard TO Answer.

Little four-year-old Robert, like
many other boys Of his age. liked to
ask questions. So when the first downy
chicks came in the spring and his
mother saw him studying them most
intently, she knew something was com
ing. And it did. for presently he turned
to his mother and asked. Mamma, are
chickens legs hind legs or front legsT
M. B. Denison in Woman's Home
Companion.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11

ILL.,, who was the sole support Of her
brother, a Union soldier crippled at
Shiloh. Miss Digger got position
and preserved the letter carefully.
She is now 20 years old and has not
worked for a year. but holds her
place through the Lincoln letter.
now yellow with age.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11
Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
c a STO RIA
Latest Styles of Type.

The Kentuckian has just received
a fine lot of new job type and is bet.
ter than ever prepared to turn out
high class work in the best style,
Included in the lot are different
sizes of the very popular Tiffany
Slope type for wedding invitations,
cards and similar work. Try US
when you want the best.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11

A lazy liver leads to chronic dys-
pepsia and constipation - weakens
the whole system. Doan's Regulets
(25 cents per box) correct the liver,
tone the stomach, cure constipation.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11
The Old A,.endan, Was Faithful.

When Napoleon died 1t Longwood.
st. Helena. rainstorm was raging
A faithful attendant threw over the
body OF the emperor the cloak he had
worn at Marengo-a battle won by the
Incompatible Dessaix after 1t had
been lost by the commander.in-chief OF
the army of Italy.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11

Forty-seven years ago, on April Is,
1864, Abraham Lincoln paused in
the cares of civil war to pen a per-
sOnal letter to the Postmaster Gener.
al asking that official to employ Miss
Susan Digger, a belle of GAINESVILLE,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11

ITCH Itch! Itchl-Scratch! Scratch!
Scratch The more you scratch the
worse the itch. Try Doan's ONT
ment. 1t cures piles. eczema. any
skin itching. All druggists sell it.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11
Fowls of the Air.

When order poultry from you
again" said the man who quarrels
with his grocer. II don't want you to
send me any Of those aeroplane chick
ems" what kind do you meanT
THE sort that are all wings and ma
chinery and no meat. Good House
keeping.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11

To feel strong, have good appetite
and digestion, sleep soundly and en-
joy life, use Burdock Blood Bitters,
the great system tonic and builder.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11

A legislative committee has re.
commended to the Tennessee Legis-
lature that the state should own
Reelfoot Lake and throw it open to
the public.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
Announcements.

We are authorized to announce
JOHN J. METCALFE
rs q candidate for Councilman from
the First Ward. Subject to the &C.
ton of the Democratic party.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11

Reduce your ice bills by buy
ing an odorless Refrigerator.
KEAcH FURNITURE CO., In
corporated.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11

Cures baby's Group. Willie's daily
cuts and bruises, mammals sore
throat, grandma's lameness = DR..
Thomas Eclectic Oil = the great
household remedy.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11
Sometimes.

And it sometimes happens that
dressmaker rufies a customers tenn
per.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11

Robinson crusoe's" Popularity.
Charles Dickens said of Robinson
Crusoe" that it is the only instance
of a universally popular book that
could make no one either laugh or
cry.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11
Preferred Dividend No. 8.

At meeting of the Board of Di-
rectos of the Hopkinsville Milling
Co., Incorporated, the regular semi
annual dividend of 8 per cent was
declared on the preferred stock, out
of the net earnings for the six
months ending March 81. 1911, and
payable on demand at Office of the
company.
c. l.. DANIEL,
Secretary and Treas.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11

We are authorized to announce
E. H. HIGGINS
rs a candidate for City Councilman
from the First Ward, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-11
We are authorized to announce
N. A. BARNETT

rs a candidate for City Councilman
from the Third Ward, subject t
the action of the Democratic party