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Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-20
One Of the People
By MARY WOOD AYREs
(oOpyright, 1911, by Associated literary PressJ

aHEA ICK CARTON was tall,
f.8M2kA broad shouldered and good
MM SZSM to look upon. Perhaps that
T is why the head waitress
KJeSM 3 gave him one of the choice
VVA tables, at the end OF the
room, where he could have
an uninterrupted view of the guests.
If SO, the favor was unappreciated
He was also quite oblivious Of the
fact that he had the prettlest wait
ress in the room. In his busy life
mealtime had come to mean so many
additional minutes for reading, and
he never neglected the opportunity.
But today, looking up from the
finish of rather dry government
bulletin. his glance was caught by the
carriage of a girl who came down
the room lightly balancing a tray on
one hand. "She could carry it just as
easily on her head" he thought. ad-
miringly. ''She is. from the Smokes
surely"
AS she was bringing his own order
he soon had nearer view. Her face
seemed familiar
Haven't l seen you some place
before?" he asked, in his abrupt way.
Sure you have, Mr.. Carton"
He started.
She smiled and explained: II went
to the Forbes-Stanton school, and
you made the speech when grad
uated."
1t was the mountain school where
he himself had studied.
Il am Kitty Ralson."
He knew the Ralsons. Some OF
them lived not ten miles from his
fathers farm. He was at once inter
ested. How did you happen to come
down here?"
Kitty flushed deep red. 81
thought perhaps you had heard. | ran
off TO Valleytown to marry Dan
Phelps. Sally Hustled was with me.
Dan-he never showed up. Sally
she went home, but | just couldn't
stand to do it. l had enough money
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-20
Profitable Glass Eye.

Nobody is going to poke out a good
eye just for the sake of getting a
glass eye," said the city salesman.
but know a man who makes money
on his glass eye. He goes to Europe
three times a year on business. While
there he does little trading in Jew
els as side line. 1t Is on the home
ward trip that he turns his glass eye
to good account. In the cavity back
OF it he carries two or three small but
valuable diamonds. Half the duty
saved is his commission on these
stones alone. The customs inspectors
have never got on to him. Naturally
they can't go around jabbing their
fingers into peoples eyes."-New York
Sun.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-20

to come here. It's been six months
her eyes as she gathered up some
dishes and started up the room.
Dick knew the mountain custom of
eloping, even when there was no op-
position to the match. Had not his
own father and mother slipped off to
this same Valleytown? Sometimes,
too. he knew the courage of one
or the other failed at the last mo-
ment But generally the breach was
patched up and they made a second
and more successful attempt. So
thinking, he opened another treatise
and speedily forgot the incident.
Her cheerful Good morning, Mr.
Carton" at the next meal came as a
fresh surprise. The six months at
Asheville had smoothed off most of
the vernacular from her speech, but
she still had some of the mountain
twang that he loved. They had
worked other changes. Even careless
Dick Carton detected in her hair and
dress a smartness unknown to the
mountain girls. AS she walked up
the room her cheeks rosy and her
head held high several of the men
gave her admiring glances. A frown
gathered between the eyes of the
pathologist. A public dining room
was no place for mountain girl.
During the next few days they had
many an interrupted fragment of con-
versation. Dick told her the news in
his home letters. and her eyes grew
wistful.
why don't you go home, Kitty"
he asked earnestly.
T couldn't stand it," She turned
abruptly to answer the sally OF a man
at the next table. Evidently he said
something complimentary, but the
girl only tossed her head and laughed
Carton watched them with increas-
ting irritation. Why did not Dan
Phelps come and fetch her?
The Phelps boys, as he knew them,
were a bad lot. The women did the
work while the men loafed and drank
moonshine whisky. Never by any
chance had he seen one OF them in
the audience when he travelled with
the state agricultural demonstration
car. Dan, he could not remember.
Perhaps he was better than the rest
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-20

Howard Jeffries, bankers son. under
the evil influence OF Robert Underwood.
a felow-student at Yale, leads life or
dissipation, marries the daughter OF a
gambler who died in prison. and is DIS
owned by his father. He tries 10 get work
and fails A former college chum makes
n business proposition to Howard whch
requires 5000 cash. and Howard is broke.
Robert Underwood. who has been re-
pulsed by Edwards wife. Annie. In ms
college days.and had once been engaged
TO Alicia, Xowards stepmother, mas
apartments ~ the Astruria. Howard de-
cides TO ask Underwood for the 5000 ne
needs. Underwood. taking advantage OF
his intimacy with Mrs Jeffries. Sr.. be-
comes a sort of social highwayman. Dis
covering his true character she denies
him the house. Alicia receives a note from
Underwood threatening suicide. ART
dealers for whom he has been actinB as
commissioner. demand an accounting: lie
cannot make good. Howard Jenrles
calls in an intoxicated condition. He asks
Underwood for s. 900 and Is told by the
latter that he is in debt up to his eyes.
Howard drinks himself into maudlin
condition. and goes to sleep on a dlVan
A caller Is announced and Underwood
draws a screen around the drunken
sleeper Alicia enters. She demands a
promise from him that he will not take
his life. pointing to the disgrace that
would attach to herself. Underwood re-
fuses 10 promise unless she Will renew
her patronage This she refuses TO DO
Underwood kills himself. The report or
the pistol awakens Howard He stumbles
over the dead body OF Underwood. Rean-
zing his predicament he attempts to nee
and is met by UnderwoodS S valet.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-20

to Annie without delay. Summoning
up all his courage, he said boldly:
You are OBTAINING me here without
warrant in law. | know my rights.
am the son of one of the most in
fuential men in the city"
What's your name?" growled the
captain.
Howard Jeffries."
Son of Howard Jeffries, the bank
err"
Howard nodded.
Eyes"
The captain turned 70 his sergeant.
Maloney, this feller says he's the
son of Howard Jeffries, the banker"
Maloney leaned over and whispered
something in the captains ear The
captain smiled grimly.
so you're bad character, eh? Fa-
ther turned you out of doors, eh?
Where's that girl you ran away with?'
Sharply he added; You see | know
your record"
I've done nothing I'm ashamed Of"
replied Howard calmly. Il married
the girl She's waiting my return now.
Won't you please let me send her a
message?"
The captain eyed Howard sus-
piciously for moment, then he turned
to his sergeant:
"Maloney, telephone this mans wife.
What's the NUMBER"
"Eighty-six Morningside.
oil
telephone and the wearying wait be-
gan once more. The clock soon struck
two. For whole hour he had been
subjected to this gruelling process,
and still the lynx-eyed captain sat
there watching his quarry.
If Capt. Clinton had begun to have
any doubts when Howard told him
who his father was. Maloney's infor-
nation Immediately put him at his
ease. 1t was all clear to him now.
The youth had never been any good.
His own father had kicked him out.
He was in desperate financial straits.
He had come to this mans rooms to
make demand for money. Under
wood had refused and there was a
quarrel, and he shot him. There was
probably dispute over the woman.
All, yes, he remembered now. This
| girl he married was formerly a sweet
heart OF Underwoods. Jealousy was
behind it as well. Besides. wasn't he
caught red-handed, with blood on his
hands, trying to escape from the
apartment? oh, they had him dead
to rights, all right. Any magistrate
would hold him on such evidence.
Its the Tombs for him, all right
all right" muttered the captain tc
himself; "and maybe promotion foI
me-"
Suddenly there was a commotior
at the door. The coroner entered
followed by the undertaken. The two
men advanced quickly into the room
and took look at the body After
making a hasty examination, the cor
oner turned to Capt. Clinton.
"Well, captain, L guess he's dead
all right"
"Yes, and we've got our man, too.
The eoroner turned to look at the
| prisoner.
Caught him red-handed. Ell? Who
J is he?"
Howard was about to blurt out a re
ply, when the captain thundered:
| "Silence!"
To the coroner. the captain ex
planned:
Hes the scapegrace son of How
ard Jeffries, the banker. No good
bad egg. Ills father turned him ou
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-20

OF doors. There is no question about
his guilt. Look at his hands. We
caught him trying to get away"
The coroner rose. He believed in
doing things promptly.
Il congratulate you. captain. Quick
work like this ought to do your repu-
tation good. The community owes a
debt to the officers of the law if they
succeed in apprehending criminals
quickly. You've been getting some
pretty hard knocks lately, but | guess
you know your business"
The captain grinned broadly
Il guess | do. Don't we, Maloney?"
Yes, cap." said Maloney, quietly.
The coroner turned to go.
well, there's nothing more for me
TO do here. The man is dead. Let
Justice take it's course" Addressing
the undertaken, he said
You can remove the body"
The men set about the work I'm
mediately. Carrying the corpse into
the inner room. they commenced the
work of laying it out.
you'll take your prisoner Immediately
to the station house. and before the
magistrate tomorrow morning."
Not just yet" grinned the captain
Il want to put few questions to him
first"
The coroner smiled
You're going TO put him through
the third Degree eh? Every ones
heard of your star-chamber ordeals.
Are they really so dreadful?I
Nonsense" laughed the captain
I'VE wouldn't harm a baby, would we,
Maloney?"
The sergeant quickly indorsed his
chiefs opinion.
"No, cap"
Turning to go, the coroner said:
'Well, goodnight, captain"
Goodnight, Mr.. Coroner"
Howard listened to all this like one
transfXed. They seemed to be talk
some frightful ordeal of which he was
to be a victim. What was this third
degree they were talking about? Now
he remembered. He had heard of in
nocent men being bullied, maltreated,
deprived of food and sleep for days,
in order to force them to tell what
the police were anxious to find out.
He had heard of secret assaults, of
midnight clubbings, of prisoners being
choked and brutally kicked by a gang
of ruffianly policemen, in order to
force them into some damaging ad-
mission. A chill ran down his spine
as he realized his utter helplessness.
If he could only get word to a lawyer.
Just as the coroner was disappearing
through the door, he carted forward
and laid hand on his arm.
"Mr. Coroner, won't you listen to
me?" he exclaimed
The coroner startled, drew back.
II cannot interfere" he said coldly.
"Mr. Underwood was a friend OF
mine" explained Howard. II came
here to borrow money. l fell asleep
on that sofa. When I woke up he
was dead. l was frightened. l tried
to get away. That's the truth, so
help me Cod"
The coroner looked at him sternly
and made no reply. No one could
ever reproach him with sympathizing
with criminals. Waving his hand at
Capt. Clinton, he said:
Goodnight, captain"
Goodnight, Mr.. Coroner"
The door slammed and Capt. Clin-
ton, with twist of his powerful arm.
yanked his prisoner back into his
seat. Howard protested.
you've got no right to treat me
like this. You exceed your powers.
| demand to be taken before magis-
trate at once"
The captain grinned, and pointed to
the clock.
Say, young feller. see what time It
is? Two-thirty a. m. Our good mag
istrates are all comfy in their virtu-
Gus beds. Well have to wait till
morning..
CTO BE CONTINUED)
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-20
A Chancn In Anx Case

Muriel (letting him down easy)-I
should advise you not to take 1t to
heart. might prove a most undesir-
able wife. Marriage is a lottery. on
know.
Malcolm (bitterly)-It strikes me an
more like raffie. One man gets the
prize and the others get the shake
Smart Set.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-20
The Reason.
uad-No children?

M. Crapuad-No children?
Nine. Englien-No they're too eS'
pensive a luxury. What do you expect.
when a decent hat costs COO francs'
-LTllustration.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-20

To find circumference OF circle
multiply diameter by 3.14l6.
The bee., 1911-12-15
coLoRED COLUMN.


Meeting at the several chu~ es
last Sunday was good in the morn.
ing, but the rain prevented u. from
having meeting Sunday night.
The Baptist ministers and men,
bers meeting was well attended
Monday night. The program was
good. The next meeting Will be
held with the Pleasant Grove Bap-
tist church at Hecla.
Rev. Tyler Will preach after which
the alliance will discuss, 1.-The
Church aud its Spirituality" led by
Rev. Evans.
Mrs Will Patten has been visiting
her sister In ST. Louis Mo.
Mesdames "A. l. Jones, Gsorgi a
Gill aud Della Booker, who have
been on the sick list this week, are
much improved.
Now that the holidays will soon
be upon u. let Us all bs careful to
deport ourselves as good citizens
Many serious accidents may be
averted by being careful.
The Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday
School will have entertainments
Saturday and Monday nights Dec
ember 2Srd aud 25th.
All members and friends of Mt.
Zion Baptist church are asked to
come early next Su lday as we de.
sire to assist the Pleasant Grove
Baptist church IN laying the corner
stone in the afternoon.
A letter from Father King and
his family in Kansas states thai
The bee., 1911-12-15

and, as he opened the chubby fingers,
revealed twenty-dollar gold piece ly-
ing on his upturned palm.
Money!" gasped Philip. He snatch
ed the coin and examined 1t critically.
Where did you get this? What
does it mean?"
Il found it in the atticl" explained
Bobby. There are lots more there.
Come or, r., show you where"
The next moment the father and
mother, each grasping a hand of the
frightened youngster, were fastening
up the stairs. When they reached the
1ttic the whole astounding truth was
laid bare to them Bobby had been
rummaglng, as usual. Finding loose
brick in the crumbling masonry of the
big chimney, he had pulled it out and
made startling discovery.
Il wanted to find out how Santa
Claus comes down the chimney said
the boy, regretfully Il didn't mean
to do any harm"
terrupted him. Philip, tearing away
the Drlcks TO enlarge the opening, nau
thrust his arm into the cavity and
drawn forth two small boxes, accom-
panied by shower of yellow coins.
Among them was a scrap OF paper on
which was written:
Il have no heirs, no kith nor kin
This property goes to the finder, and
may he enjoy it. 1t consists of $780,
600 in gold and government bonds,
and twice that amount in gems.
JEREMIAH SUGGS."
Bobby was the hero of the hour
and the rejoicing that followed may
better be imagined than described.
Was it merry Christmas for the
Drapers? Ask Bobby, who firmly be-
lieves he found Santa Claus treasure
box.
The bee., 1911-12-15

they are well and wish TO be kindly
remembered by all their Darlington
friends.
Mrs. Thomas, living at the home
OF Albert Davidson. is very sick at
this writing,
"Sandy" the pOrker bu chered by
Tom Brooks, was the prize hog OF
Darlington for 1911. One ham alone
weighed SO pounds. He yielded l75
pounds of lard. 1t is estimated
that he would have tipped the
scales 500 pounds. He was l6 months
old.
Mrs. Lille Cavenaugh is stlll nm
proving.
The bee., 1911-12-15

their little boy were deprived of many
of the comforts of life that the bulk
of his earnings might go to his credi-
tors. The house in which they lived
was a roomy old mansion on the out
skirts of the city, left to Philip by a
maiden aunt, who had passed away
since the death of his father, and
which Lucille had persuaded him not
to SELL This house, by the way, had
originally belonged to an eccentric old
sea captain, jeremiah Suggs by name,
who was reputed to be something OF
a miser, and who lived and died re-
cluse.
The crowning calamity came to
Philip Draper when the debt was all
but cleared of. 1t was then he was
overtaken by a wasting Illness, which
kept him confined to his bed for al
most a year, and leaving him desti-
tute. The butcher and the baker
threatened to deny him further
credit, and his home was heavily
mortgaged. The outlook was gloomy
"And tomorrow is Christmas" he re-
marked to his wife. with grim smile
Never mind, dear; let us hold fast
to our courage" said Mrs. Draper,
trying to speak cheerfully, though
there was an ominous quaver in her
voice.
What hurts me most is the
thought that Christmas is so close
at hand and that there will be no
Santa Claus for Bobby"
Poor, little dearl" said Mrs. Draper.
Suddenly she started up with an anx-
ious glance about the room. Il won
der where that child can be? haven't
seen him for at least two hours"
'Oh, don't be alarmed. I dare say
he Is rummaging about in the cellar or
attic or some out-of-the-way closet,
and is wholly absorbed in his investi-
cations"
Mr.. Draper had hardly finished
speaking when Bobby popped into the
room, held out grimy little fist,
The bee., 1911-12-15
A Musical Comedy Success,

The event of the season will bt
the appearance here of Ben f. Gran.
er's metropolitan company Of come
dians in the new mu sical hreeze
"The Widow McCarty." This il
not an old slap stick comedy, sug.
gesting nothing and meaning less
but bright, crisp, up-to the-minute
play, interspersed with the kind OF
comedy that appeals to all lovers ot
good amusement. The first question
the average theatre goer asks is, "Is
1t going to be any good?v This no
tlce will answer that question: II
will be, and perhaps more than
good" Any attraction that the en-
inent producer, Mr.. Ben f. Craner's
name is identified with Is a suffi-
Client guarantee unto itself that it is
a superior article.
Band concert at the opera house
at z o'clock.
Miss Mayme McPharian will be
seen in that merriest of merry mus
ical comedies entitled the "Widow
McCarty," POSITIVELY the brightest
musical comedy success of the sea
sou. The entire production hand
somelv gowned, perfectly presented
evenly acted by company of COM
edians and pretty girls In the latest
song hits, dances, and pretty stage
pictures, elaborately costumed, pre-
senting a program unexcelled for
novel and catchy features and elab-
crate scenic and mechanical effects.
Don't forget the date Of this big mu-
sical event aud reserve your tickets
early.
There IL no u Sc of having the blues
when you can see good play, hear
sweet music and enjoy yourself for
TWO hours and half. Ben f. Gran.
er and his merry company of come
dams are booked to appear at the
Temple Theatre Wednesday Decem-
Der goth presenting widow McCar-
ty." This is one of the b est attrac-
tions OF the kind on the road and is
sure TO please all lovers of good
amusement.
All kind of wagon repairing done
at, Newton's Shop. Darlington, KY.
The bee., 1911-12-15
DISTRICT COURT OF
THE UNITED STATES
Western District Of Kentucky In the
Matter Of LemueI p. Stanley. Bank
rupt in Bankruptcy No. 767
No.ios q rir.. Mesting Of creditor. &

Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors n
To the creditors OF above named
Bankrupt OF darlington In the
county of Hopkins and District
aforesaid,
Notice is hereby given that on the
2 nd. day of Dec. A ID. 1911 the
above named was duly adjudicated
bankrupt; and that the first meet.
ing OF his creditors will be held at
the office OF the undersigned In Mad
isonville. Kentucky, on the 10 tn.
day OF Dec, A. D., 1911. at one
{, clock in the afternoon, at which
time the said creditors. may attend,
prove their claims, appoint trustee
examine the.bankrupt, and transact.
such other business as may properly
some before sa d meeting.
WILLIAM l.. GORDON.
Rsferee ia bankruptcy.
The bee., 1911-12-15
DIAMONDS

Rings breaches, watches, clocks,
fobs, chains, charms, signet rings set
rings, w. w. w. Birthstone rings, cuff
Inns, lockets, locket chains, scarf pms,
bracelets, La Walters, tie clasps,hat pins,
emblem pins, emblem buttons, emblem
charms, bar pins, belt pins, mesh bags,
sterling silver match safes, sterling silver
clothes brushes, toilet sets, sterling silver
table ware in all leading patterns, Um-
brellas, cut glass, hand painted china,
1S47 Rogers and Community Silver
ware.
We carry a complete line of what should be found
in high class jewellery store and quality and prices
appeal to you. see our stock before purchasing
The bee., 1911-12-15

a series of calamities befell him. Soon
after Philips marriage to pretty Lu-
cille Girard, his father failed In busi-
ness and died within a month there
after, leaving nothing but mass OF
debts as legacy to his SON.
Philip, who had just been taken into
partnership with his father, and whose
outlook on the future was tinged with
the color of the rose, was crushed by
this blow; but with quixotic sense
of duty he set himself the tremendous
task of paying of the debts of the
firm. To accomplish this he had moth
ing to depend upon but the sale Of his
pictures; yet, year in and year out
he toiled on stubbornly and uncom-
plainingly, while he and Lucille and
The bee., 1911-12-15
Copyright, i8ii
By J. F. HENDERSON

HRISTMAS was al
hand, and Philip ORA
per's heart was heavy,
For a number of years
he had seemed to be
the particular pet OF
misfortune. AS an art
list his work displayed
the magic touch OF
genius, and he was in
a fair way to achieve
fame and worldly sue
cess when the first OF
The bee., 1911-12-15

All kind of wagon repairing done
at, Newton's Shop, Darlington, KY
The Washington herald., 1911-02-19
McALEER is HERE UNTIL
RECRUITS START SOUTH
League Race-Will Play Somerlott On First
Announces Early Season Plans.

side Cunningham, just behind the other
members of the all-star team. and we
could hear persons in the crowd whisper,
There goes Ty Cobb, There's Iris
Speaker, &c. and others said. That's
Jim McAleer'
After the other players had gotten into
their taxicabs. Cunningham and myself
found ourselves all alone in a benzine
buggy. We must have ridden for half
an hour, and neither one spoke word.
My mind was busy with thoughts of my
own, and Cunningham gazed out of the
window, apparently thinking.
Finally the kid turned to me, and with
queer choke in his voice said: You
can bet. Mr.. McAleer. these people will
know how I am next year by this time
Il smiled. and patted him on the
shoulder. saying: That's right, Kid;
that's the proper spirit
Manager Jim believes that Cunningham
is going to develop into corking good
second baseman. Cunningham has the
natural ability, and. what is more inn
portant, the confidence in his own ability.
McAleer has taken up quarters in the
Raleigh he expects to chaperon the
players on their trip to Atlanta when
they leave here on the night Of March 4.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-19

left field; Chappelle, right field; McQuil-
len, pitcher; Elliott, catcher.
The Americans took the field when Um-
pire Bush, of the American League. an
nounced the batteries. Hughes started in
for Washington, and the first ball he
pitched Milan, his team mate, caught it
squarely on the nose and sent it into
deep left for a two-base hit. He took
third on a long sacrifice fly by Mcbride
and scored on Burke's out to johnson.
Schaefer also walIoped the first ball Nc
QuiIlen sent over for two bases. driving
1t into deep center, went to second ON
Conroy's sacrifice, and scored on slash
ing single by Delehanty. Milan's two
base hit was all the Nationals got of
Hughes. He frightened up and burned
them over, and they could not touch him
with a ten-foot pole McQuillen also
pitched great ball. The feature of the
game was great one-hand running catch
by johnson. who took three-bagger
away from Mcbride just before the game
was called. Johnson had to jump several
feet into the air after the ball. caught it
on the run, and retired the side.
Schaefer and Conroy both played excel
lent bah. and what little Mcbride and
Milan had to do they handled cleanly.
Another game will be played tomorrow.
Hughes and johnson will twirl for the
Americans, and Fromme and McQuillen
are slated to go in for the Nationals.