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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-11-03
UNITED STATES STEEL

We do not pretend to say that the
Steel Corporation has not done
things that are opposed to the Sher-
man Law as it has been constructed
by the Supreme Court. 1t was
formed a number of years ago and
before the Sherman Law came into
existence. But everything that we
can read about it shows that it has
made a determined effort to comply
with the law as they interpret it.
The allegations of the bill against
1t fail to show that it has not been
less anxious to meet the require
ments of the law, based on reason
able construction, than the Standard
Oil Company, which Is busted" or
the Tobacco Trust, which is being dis
solved.
If we are to insist that no tele-
graph message should be sent thrugh
from New Orleans to New York, but
must be delayed at every State line
UCCduoO q Hpdhy WA1SA NOAtA OAAO0
so long line was too large, it would
be an absurdity. This country can
not be deprived of the advantages
which come from suitable combina-
ton, improved processes and equip
ment, and large capitalization. But
we may require that any large COM
pany that deals with the general pub
lie shall charge reasonable rates and
give uniform and prompt service.
The State should be in a position to
supervise and regulate a corporation
which is at all monopolistic in
character, in order to guard against
the possibility that management,
in an effort to increase the profit of
the stockholders, may Cypress its en-
ployees, and may increase the cost
and decrease the efficiency of ser
vice. But the Steel Corporation has
done none of those things. 1t has
increased the wages of it's employees,
in times of great activity it has de-
clined to unduly increase the price
Of its product, and the average cost
Of its product has gradually de-
creased.
1t is so large that it's very size
might make it dangerous, and it
should be supervised, regulated and
controlled, and in particular should
there be the widest possible publicity
as to. it's affairs. But to destroy
it is to destroy the elements which go
to make up the greatest prosperity of
this country.
We do not believe the courts will
sanction any such course.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-11-03
FEET BETRAY GIRL
WHO POSES AS BOY

Fort Worth, Tex, Oct. 31.-Two
small feet in neat women's shoes dis
closed to Judge Shropshire the fact
that "Clyde" Dixon is a girl. She
has been masquerading as boy for
four years, and in company with
other girls also dressed in male attire
has Travelled 10000 miles, some
times in parlor cars and again il
"side door" sleepers.
Miss Dixon was arrested for tres
passing, but policemen, prisoners anG
court attendants were unsuspicious.
She is eighteen and her home is in
Chicago.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-11-03
Snyder A Flag Stop

OF interest to the travelling public
Is the announcement that on and at
ter November IL Snyder will be made
a flag stop" for Chesapeake & Ohio
train No. 16. The new arrange
ment will be welcomed by many peo-
pie, who at present are denied an
which they have long
thought they should have.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-11-03
Nutmeg State Pen ATOMS Hanqman

Hartford, Conn, Oct. 91.-After
serving the State of Connecticut for
forty years as supervisor of hangings,
George A. Bisden, warden of the
State prison at Wethersfield, ceases
his duties tonight and retires on a
pension granted in recognition of his
long and faithful service. Since
1890 all executions have taken place
at Wethersfield and it has been Bis
denis duty to place the rope around
the neck of the condemned and ad-
just the black-cap.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-11-03
TORNADO WIPES
OUT TEXAS TOWN

San Antonio, Tex, Oct. 31.-The
town of Thelma, eighteen miles south
OF San Antonio, was practically de-
stroyed, two persons were hurt and
great damage, the amount of which
has not been stated, has been done
by a tornado yesterday, according
to news received here today. A num-
Der of thrilling escapes are reported.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-11-03
DENIES Intimacy
With GARLAND boy
Southern Society Woman Tells
Why She Shot the Youth
POINTED QUESTIONS
Sensational Testimony in the
Case of Mrs. McRae Who Killed
Man She Alleges InsuIted Her

Opelousas, La, Oct. 31.-Mrs Zoe
Runge McRee, charged with the MUIR
der of young Allan Garland in her
home September Is. last, was six
hours yesterday in the witness chair
telling a dramatic story of the Incl
dents leading up to the tragedy and
reiterating her statement that she
killed Garland to protect her honor
and because she feared he would do
her bodily injury.
The witness at times manifested
signs of excitement, speaking indis-
tinctly and at intervals SO rapidly
that it was impossible for the court
stenographer to take down her state
ments.
Mrs. McRee denied absolutely the
existence of any undue friendship
between herself and Garland, but ad-
mitted that she and the deceased
were often together adding that her
children always were with them.
Most of the defendants testimony
was complete, but details of certain
incidents at the time of the killing
apparently were obscure in her mind
because of the excitement of the mo-
ment.
Some Pointed Questions.
After questioning the witness con-
corning facts previous to the killing,
Mr.. Dubisson for the prosecution,
asked:
did you believe he was going to
assault you there in your home at
10 o'clock in the morning, with your
two children and two servants in the
yard?"
No, sir. I thought he was going
to take my gun from me and I shot
him to defend my honor" replied
the witness.
In narrating what took place just
previous to the shooting, Mrs. Nc
Rec told of Garland coming to her
home with the spool of thread, and
of the arrival at about the same time
of two men who asked If her husband
was at home. To these men the wit
ness replied that her husband was in
town.
A few minutes later, according to
Mrs. McRee, she was seated at the
sewing machine when Garland said:
SIS your husband going to leave town
tonight"
II asked" said the witness, "why
he asked me that, and he said, eff
he is I want to come over and stay
with you Ireplied: how dare you
speak to me like that?' and he an
swered: Because I believe you are
no good; whereupon I said: 4
will kill you if you speak like that to
me-; and I went to where my pistol
was.
"He said: You cannot scare me-;
and came towards me. Then I shot
him."
"Now you are positive that was
why you shot him."
Eyes, sir; and to defend my hon.
Or" said Mrs. McRee, emphatically.
why did Allan come to your
home and spend three nights?"
"Why, I'll tell you," replied Mrs.
McRee, his uncle was visiting the
Garlands and Allan had had some
trouble with a young lady and he
ordered Allan out of the house. AL
Ian asked me if I wouldn't let him
come to my house and stay for
few nights. With Mrs. Garland's
permission Allan stayed up till his
uncle went home"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-11-03
Admission Day In Nevada

Carson City, New, Oct. 31.-Ad-
mission Day, the anniversary of the
admission of Nevada to the Union in
1864, was observed as a semi-holiday
throughout the State today in ac-
cordance with custom. The courts,
banks and other public institutions
remained closed,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-11-03
Weds Army Lieutenant

St. Louis, Oct. 31.-Imanue1
Church, in the suburb of Webster
Groves. was the scene of an interest
ing military wedding today when
Miss Kathryn Kaufman, daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Kaufman, be-
came the bride of Lieut.. Reuben Tay-
lor of the Tenth Infantry, now sta
toned at Jefferson Barracks.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-11-03
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Kidney trouble has
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-11-03

Mrs. A. M. Howison has gone to
Williamsburg to attend the Women's
Synodical Union of the Presbyterian
church and later. will visit her
daughter. Miss Ellen Howison ct
Sweet Briar.
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-11-03

After going on a while love needs
a heap of encouragement to keep in
the race.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-11-03
Women Is Wen Is Men als Made Miserable
By Kidney and Bladder Trouble.

:. Kidney trouble preys upon the mind.
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-11-03

Trust magnates might be more
popular if they would monopolize
misery.
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The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1911-12-16

promptly put in nomination the name
Of Harlan Thornton for representative
to the legislature from the Canibas
class of towns and plantations. and
the choice was affirmed by n yell that
made the protesting chorus seem only
n feeble chirp. And then the caucus
adjourned tumultuously.
Through II all Thellsmer Thornton
stood with shoulders against the board
ing. that quizzical half smile on his
face. He walked out of the hall past
the outraged Ivus Niles without losing
that smile. though the demagogue fol-
lowed him to the door with frantic
threats and taunts.
Chairman Presson, who had found
speech inadequate for some time. fol-
lowed the duke TO the stairway outside
ami stood beside him, gazing up at the
confagration.
IL tell you. Thelismer. you'll never
get across with this. It's too devilish
rank. You'll be up against Dudley
there at the polls. running on an indie
pendent ticket. He's sure to do it,"
You don't know the district" said
Thornton serenely. And what's more
important. I've got almost three months
&c meet that possibility in. | had only
three hours today. You needn't worry
about the election. Luke"
With his eyes still on the seething
smoke vomiting up from the 10 Quac-
ca hills. he lighted n fresh cigar.
There's something up there that's
worrying me more. Cobb has got fire
enough to break up a state conven-
ton"
The roof of n barn half way down
the hillside began to smoke. Sparks
had dropped there. After a time the
two men could see trlckles of fire run
ming up the shingles.
There goes one stand of buildings
announced Thornton.
81 swear, you take this thing cool
enoughr'
well. I'm not a rainstorm or a pipe
line, Luke. There's nothing more |
can do. When Sylvester gets there
with his crowd I'll have a hundred
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something to do with the political az
fairs Of that day. He had seen
Whispering Urban Cobb at the bar
racks in the forenoon and knew that
he had led away a crowd Of woods
men for some purpose Of his own.
Just what a dangerous confiagration
on the Jo Quacca hills could accom-
plish in relation to that caucus Har-
Ian did not stop to ponder. He could
see that a fire was rioting over his
lands and destroying the property of
others. His horse had already begun
to leap for the highway, but the girl
cried after him so beseechingly that
he refined the animal back.
Just one moment, Harlan-a little
instant! l haven't unsaddied Zero yet.
Waltz She whistled, and the horse
came %cantering. The hounds, seeing
him. leaped and gave tongue under
s%tandingly. I'm going with you," she
declared. swinging to her saddle.
Her father anne down off the steps.
running at her. mo. you're not. you
wild banshee. What did l just tell
your
You told me that children may ride
cockhorse, and I'm not sixteen till to-
morrow" she cried. jumping her horse
just as her fathers clutching fingers
touched his bride.
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SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING
CHAPTERS.

Hon. Thelismer Thornton. Duke
Of C~anibas. for fifty years boss Of
his district. faces a revolt among
his followers because he plans to
retire in favor of his grandson.
Harlan. The revolt is led by Ivus
Niles, who appears leading n buck
sheep. Chairman Presson hurries
TO Thornton's aid. Thornton defies
AIS enemies. and his followers rout
Niles and his Supporters and throw
them out of Thornton's yard.
Despite Presson's objections.
Thornton declares that he will run
Harlan for the legislature. Clare
Kavanagh. daughter OF one of Duke
Thornton's foes and friend of Har-
Ian. is abused by the old pan.
Harlan arrives. sides with the girl
and quarrels with Ills grandfather.
T%hornton's foes seem likely to win
the district caucus. He hurriedly
plans to defeat them.
Thornton and Presson visit Aunt
Chsrette's. a liquor selling place
protected by Thornton. High Sher-
IN Niles raids the place despite Aunt
Charette's protest that she has al
ready been fined twice. Thornton
proves unable to protect her.
Thornton has a war OF words with
Evangelist Dudley, rival candidate
for representative against Harlan.
Thornton's men force their w
into the caucus. the call for which
one of them has stolen. Harlan
Thornton tells Presson he does not
wish 10 run for the Legislature. Ivus
Niles publicly denounces Chairman
nresson for selling rum. In a speech
Thornton vigorously defends his ca
reer as representative Of the dis
trict.
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"Well. I'm fixing it so you won't.
We won't argue about what has hap
pened. nor we won't discuss what
might happen. All is, / don't propose
to have any grandson of old Thornton
mixed up in my family. don't like
the breed"
The young man and the girl looked
at each other. 1t was a pitiful, ap-
pealing glance that they exchanged.
Shame surged In both of them. In
that gaze also was mutual apology for
the ruthless ones who had dealt such
insult that day In their hearing. There
was hopelessness that any words from
help the situation. and in that gaze.
too, there was proud denial from one
to the other that anything except
friendship. the true, honest comrade-
ship of youth, had drawn them to-
gether.
Kavanagh eyed them with grim rel
ish. The thought that he was harry
ing II of the Thorntons overbore any
consideration he felt for his daughter
even II he stopped to think that her af-
lection was anything except the silli-
ness of childhood
I'm admit that you have the right
to advise your daughter about the
friends she makes, Mr.. Kavanagh,"
said the young man. But | don't
grant you the privilege of insulting me
before her face and eyes by putting
wrong constructions on our friend
ship"
Meaning that you're going to keep
up this dilly daily business whether |
allow you to or not? Going to court
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men or so of my own fighting it. And
IL n man sets fire on his land the law
makes him pay the neighbors II the
fire gets away and damages them. I'm
prepared to settle without beating
down prices. Let's go over to the
barracks"
When Harlan Thornton rode away
out of the yard of the town house he
was the bitterest rebel in the dukes DO
minions. But he realized fully the flu
tility of standing there in public n
wransling with his grandfather.
He understood pretty well the am
bilious motive his grandfather had In
forcing his will. The.ismer Thornton
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my daughter, are you, according to the
Thornton style of grabbing anything
in sight that they want?'
Say, look here, Mr.. K~avanagh," de-
clared the young man holly; I'm not
going to answer any such questions.
But I'm going to tell you something,
and I'm going to tell it to you straight
and right here. where your daughter
can hear me. I'm not the kind that
goes around making love to any ia
TIERS daughter behind his back. I've
never made love to your daughter,
Why, man, she's only a child. I'D
don't you give me any more sneers
about it. That's man to man. under
stand? And I'm not going to let you
nor my grandfather or any one else
break up the innocent friendship be-
tween my little playmate here and my
self. Now | hope you'll take that in
the way l mean it. If you don't it's
your fault" He had spoken to answer
the appeal in her eyes.
He had backed his horse away so
that he could face Kavanagh ON the
steps of the porch. The girl leaped
down from the rail, her face alight,
and ran to him and patted his hand.
by st. Mike, do you think you'll
tell me how to run my house?' de-
manded Kavanagh. He came down
the steps. "lll build a coffin for you
and n cage for her before that"
"You stay where you are. father!"
She faced him with spirit. You have
insulted me worse than you've insulted
Harlan. You needn't worry about my
going behind your back to make love
to any one. But you shall not break
up the dearest friendship | ever had"
ITO the devil with your fddle-de-
dee friendship" shouted Kavanagh.
You're sixteen. and y~ou-you're old
enough to know better, Thornton.
know what it's leading to. and it amt
going further. I'll not stand here and
argue with you. But If you come
meddling in my family after what I've
said you'll get hurt, young man."
That's right, we won't argue the
question:" Thornton retorted. There's
nothing to argue. You know where
stand in the matter, little girl. That's
all there is to it, so far as we're con-
cerned. I'm going now. | think I'm
ready for that talk with my GRANDPA.
Their"
He took leave of her with a frank
hand clasp. Kavanagh glowered, but
did not comment.
When Harlan whirled his horse he
saw the confagration on the 10 Quac'
ca hills.
He gasped something like an oath.
There goes the slash on our opera
tion." he said aloud.
Your grandfather must have got
you into politics in good shape by this
time" observed Kavanagh sarcastic
ally. AT any rate. he seems to bt
celebrating with a good big bonfire"
At that moment the three of then
beheld the farm buildings burst int
fame.
..Offering up sacrifices. too" CON
mented the satirist. Seems to me
Thornton. you ought to he there
They'll lie calling for three cheers an'
a speech"
In one heartsick moment Thornton
realized that this raging fire ha'
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- waning interest In this dis
~ cussion. There seemed to be
matters outside that distracted the at
tention of those near the windows.
There's a fire up 10 Quacca way!'
town hall were high and uncurtained.
All could see. Smoke. ominous and
yellow, ballooned in huge volumes
across the blue sky of the June day.
There amt no bonfire in that.
gents" declared a man THAT fire has
got a start. and II it's in that slash
from that logging operation it amt
going to be put out with no pint dip
perful."
There was a sudden hush In the big
room. A man had climbed upon a
window sill of the hall In order TO see
more clearly.
II tell you, boys" he shouted, that's
a racin' fire. and it's In that 10 Quacca
slash. / for one have got a stand Of
buildin's In front Of that FIRE"
He jumped down and started for
the door. Several men followed him.
The chairman of the town commit
tee began to shake a paper above his
head.
Its no time to be leaving a caucus"
he pleaded. We've fixed up a new
call. Wen get down to business now
He tried to put a motion to adjourn.
but at that moment the meeting house
bell began to clang its alarm.
"Save your property, you 10 Quacca
fellowsi'' some one cried, and the
crowd stampeded.
Thornton remained In his place In
front of the rostrum. He noted who
were running away. The deserters
were the back district voters, the OPP
position among whom his enemies had
prevailed. The villagers remained.
When at last the chairman made his
voice heard Ivus Niles was shouting
for recognition. That stern patriot
had remained on guard.
maybe my house is burning, gents,
but ! amt going to desert my post of
duty till a square deal has been given.
| call on you to adjourn this caucus
till evening""
Question:" was the chorus that as
sailed the chairman. The villagers
crowded around the rostrum.
The motion to adjourn was voted
down. with a viva voce vote there was
no disputing. The caucus was out OF
the hands of Mr.. Niles and such as he
though some of the stanchest yoi
Thornton's opposition had remained tc
fgLt.
Sylvester elbowed his way to the
front, his followers at his back.
81 move, Mr.. Chairman, that the
check list be dispensed with. 1t amt
ever been used In this caucus. any
way. And I'm In favor of hustlins
this thing so hat we can all get III
there and fight hat fire. don't be
lieve In staying here caucusing and
let folks property burn up"
The opposition howled their wrath
They understood all the hypocrisy OF
this bland assertion. but protest
amounted to nothing. The voters were
behind Sylvester. That gentleman
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CHAPTER VII.
With the Ksvanashs at Home.

OR some moments the throng
In the town hall had showed
waning interest In this dis
cussion. There seemed to be
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CHAPTER VII.
The Mantle of TheIismer Thor

HE fire on the 10 Quacca hills
was checked at nightfall.
Two hundred heaters and
trenchers MANAGED 70 fphf n