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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-06-10
CAUGHT AFTER LONG CHASE
Man Who Defrauded Foreigners at
painnerton, Pa, Under Arrest.

Trailed for months around the eoun-
try on warrant issued In Walkes.
Barre. Pa. by United States Commits
sioner Moore. Miles Il. Siraup. post.
master of Palmerton. Pa. the first
government employe accused of TAX
Ing advantage of the postal savings
bank system TO fleece the unwary. has
been arrested at Douglas. Wyo.
He was traced from Denver. where
he had an Office under an assumed
name. Straup. 1t Is said. will not re-
sist extradition.
In addition to a charge OF defraud-
ing foreigners of their savings by TAX
ing the money they thought they were
placing In a government depository,
Straup. 1t Is charged. passed forged
checks amounting to $500.
Straup was the assistant postmaster
at Palmerton, small place in Carbon
county. where the government had not
established a savings bank.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-06-10
Murdered and Robbed.

In little fringe OF woods on the
edge of Paradise creek. near Nor
folk. Va, murder was revealed when
a party of searclsrs out securing
the country in quest of J. l.. Benton.
a merchant. who had been missing
from his home on Deep Creek shell
road since last Friday. found him with
a gaping wound in his face.
Robbery was undoubtedly the ruling
motive OF the crime and a shotgun was
the weapon.
Industrious and possessed of large
famil yto care for, Mr.. Benton had ac-
cumulated considerable money, which
he carried about with him wherever
he went. He had in his pockets when
he left his home on Friday morning
nearly 5000. When his pockets were
searched the money was gone.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-06-10
Bailey Defends Secession.

Senator Joseph w. Bailey. of Texas.
while addressing the Confederate vet
Grams in Washington in observance of
the birthday OF Jefferson Davis. said
Davis was less responsible for the
conflict between the states than any
other man. and was the last man In
all the south to abandon the hope Of a
reconciliation.
The truth of history was with the
Confederate people" said the senator.
The fathers would never have form
ed this Union If they had not believed
1t coeld be dissolved for cause; If the
southern people believed that they
could not remain in the Union with
honor and safety they had right to
seccde'
Senator Bailey presented an aged
colored man. James A. Jones. who
served as Mr. Davis body servant.
HE is the only man living" said
Senator Bailey. who knows where the
seal OF the Confederate states is and
he won't tell"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-06-10
Reciprocity Will Pass.

Talk in administration circles in
Washington is much more favorable as
regards the outlook for reciprocity.
1t was said that the president had
been advised that the Root amend.
ment ON the wood pulp and paper
schedule would be beaten and that
the probabilities of the passage of the
agreement were much improved over
a week ago. Senator Penrose. OF Penn
sylyania, declares there is no chance
for the Root amendment.
For time the senate talked OF try.
ing to recess until fall, but Champ
Clark has set his foot down hard on
this scheme. The finance committee
now talks OF voting on the bill June Z
and reporting 1t without amendment.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-06-10
Huston In Jail.

Joseph NJ. Huston. architect of the
capitol at Harrisburg. Pa. entered
the eastern penitentiary in Philadel-
phia on Thursday afternoon and be-
gan serving the sentence imposed on
him by the Dauphin county court on
his conviction OF having conspired to
defraud the commonwealth In the fur
nishing of the si3.OO0.00O structure.
The sentence is for not less than six
months nor more than two years.
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Strikers Wives In Jail.

While singing THE Union Forever
twelve wives and daughters OF strik.
ing miners of Westmoreland City were
returned to the county jail at Greens.
burg. Pa. Two of the women took their
infants with them.
They persisted in "serenading" the
non-union miners by beating on kettles
and other kitchen utensils and by
ringing bells, although they recently
were released from jall on bail after
being sentenced for the same oflense.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-06-10

BY vote OF lS to 20 the senate
adopted a resolution to reopen the
investigation OF charges of bribery In
connection with the election of Sena.
tor Lorimer. Of Illinois.
The resolution directs the regular
elections committee TO make the In
0uiry.
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piaz sails For Europe.

The Hambdrg.American line steam
er Ypiranga, having on board ex-
President Porfro Daz of Mexico and
his party. sailed from Vera Cruz. Mex,
for Havre. France.
The steamer goes to Europe by the
way of Havana. General Dlaz's pres.
ent intention is to make his home in
Spain.
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CATCHING Locusts; Man Is stunq.

While he was catching locusts at
Clayton. n. j.. Matthew Crane was
stung on the left hand by one OF the
Insects and the member was soon
swollen 20 twice Its norma, size.
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- THE
CASH
INTRIGUE
BY
GEORGE RANDOLPH
CHESTER
Copyright. 1909. by the Bobbs-M Merrill Co.

Henry Breed, master of mil
lions, who reduces the price of
bread, dominates the railways
and corners the cash of the
country; Phillip Kelvin, dnnfhf-
lofor of the Stock Exchange and
breaker of trusts; Elsie White,
daughter of the people, who
loves Kelvin; Lillian Breed, heir
ess and tigress, who would be an
empress Sumner Rollins, rail
road King and champion of lib
erty; DR.. Zeiphon, who believes
oil Americans are crazy; George
Bldgg, wireless expert and an
archist-these are the leading
characters in remarkable ro-
nance that excites the imagind-
fion, provokeS thought and claims
the interest from start to finish.
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Magnificently Bred Stations.

Harvest Prince 81 1880, record 2.l5t,
sire of Miss Castle, 2.09i son of High
wood, 2.2lt. Terms 1926 to insure.
George Gilbert 40, TIA, record as 3
year old 2.29t (trotting) trial (3) 2.17t.
Sired by Gambetta Wilkes 2.l9i (sire
Of 2l3 in 2.30). Dam:"Incog", dam of
three in the list, by Nutwood 2.1Ss,
sire of It's in 80 and the sire of the
dams of 367.
Terms $l5 to insure living foal.
Both Of these horses will make the
season Of 1911 at A. II. Wolfe's barn
three miles west of New Petersburg,
Lien on all colts according to law.
Care will he taken to prevent accidents
but will not be responsible should any
occur. A. Fl. Wolfe, Manager, Hills
boro, o., r. f. ID. No. l, Home Phone.
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Obituary.

David Martin was born In the year
1888. Died Nov. %, 1902.
Mary M. Reedy Martin was born
Dec. q, 1S46, died April Is, 1911, aged
81 years, 3 months and 10 days.
Early in life, both were obedient to
their Savior and became members of
the Church of Christ.
David Martin and Mary M. Reedy
were married Oct. 8, 1865 To this
union nine children were born, six of
whom are living, James E., Thomas
X, Jennie Dunn, Charley, Shelby and
Dollie Shafer. All are married. Ten
grandchildren were born, three of
whom are resting in the arms of their
blessed Lord and Master.
The father departed this life Satur-
day at 3 O'Clock 1902; the mother on
Saturday at 8 o'clock 1911. The funeral
of the mother is taking place at the
same hour Of the day and the same
day OF the week as that of the father
Death came to her quietly after a
lingering illness of nine continuous
weeks from complication of diseases.
She was conscious until the last and
bore her sickness with patience and
meekness.
During her sickness she expressed
her desire of going home where there
is no pain, suffering or death During
her sickness everything that human
hands could do to relieve her of her
suffering and make her last days com.
Portable and cheerful was done. For
these deeds of kindness, dear children
and kind neighbors, your Father in
Heaven shall reward you.
The children extend their thanks to
the neighbors and friends for their
assistance and kindness during these
hours Of sorrow.
Death has robbed us OF our mother.
Whom we loved and cherished dear;
ltwas mother. yes. dear mother,
We can't help but drop tear.
oh, we miss her coming footsteps,
Oh, we miss her everywhere;
Home is not what II used to be
Since our mother is not here.
sleep on, sleep on, though aged one,
Thy pains and trials are DER;
Thy smile while departing
Showed Joy for thee in store.
Thy rays of hope shone DER thee,
To.words long years ago.
IF my sins be as scarlet,
can make them whittier than snow"
Dear mothers gone, but not forgotten,
Never shall thy memory fade
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger,
Round the grave where she is laid.
A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place Is vacant In our home
which never can he filled
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Free Turnpike Letting.

Notice is hereby given that the undersign-
eu Will on Wednesday, May Ia, 1911. offer for
ders therefor, the construction of the Shaf-
Ter Free Turnpike No 80. by sections and
then as a whole. beginning with Section No
l, at O'Clock p. m which said section be-
Immediately $ w. OF the residence of S. O.
claiborne, Dodson township. Highland
county, Ohio, thence over said road and by
said road already C Completed. @ gsid gidT road to- to-
be fully completed by November /, 1919.
Each bidder will be required to deposit
with the road commissioners. along with his
bid, the sum of $780, which sum shall be for
feited In case said successful bidder or bid
ders fail to enter into contract and bond
within five Gays from the day of sale
rsrd Tae &c contractor ,h shall pay for all material
road commissioners will retain % per cent.
OF the whole sum to be paid each contractor
until the portion of said road constructed by
MIN snall nave been accepted by the county
commissioners the residue will be paid on
estimate as the work progresses Awards
Will be made on day of sale.
The right is reserved to reject any OFF all
bids offered and the further right to ma Ike
any change in the plans and Specifications
which In the judgment of said road commits
sioners Will better said road, and in case
changes are made, payments for extra work
as well as deductions shall be based on he
contract price.
Section No. is one mile in length.
Section No. is $3.50 feet In length.
Section No. 3 IL one mile in length.
Profile and specifications for the construc..
ONCE.
N. p. LANDEss,
NOAH SETTY,
j. l.. SMITH
Commissioners of Free Turnpike No. 90.
Highland County, Ohio.
April o5. 1911. 4-g7.3.
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down to Abe Turner's store at Greaser
Gulch and buy canned ftuit and spear
1t out with jackknlfe?"
81 don't think shall ever forget It,"
laughed Kelvin. II never want to-"
As soon as he had gone Galleon turn
cd eagerly to young Rensselaer,. who
was thatT' he demanded
"Phill Kelvin. | used to know him
on a Montana ranch when we were
cowpunching together five or six years
ago"
"Was he there for his health" asked
Galleon.
81 don't think So" replied Rensselaer,,
with a chuckle. "As | remember him
he had too much health. If anything,
but that was about all he possessed.
l bunked with him for six months, and
there never was finer fellow on earth
so long as he had his own way"
"He looks like that" said Galleon.
smiling.
"Only more So" returned Rensselaer,.
"Out there he was bullheaded about
everything he started after-littls
tuiukb UT Dlk OHeHs IL ne Ouct set ulh
head to get something or to do some.
thing even the boss sidetracked."
"l7ahp' grunted Ganeon. "where did
he get his money!
81 didn't know he had any" return
ed Rensselaer, In surprise.
Galleon with his thumb fiuttered the
edges Of the packages of money.
"He just left this here, 100000, to
margin those 1000 shares Of stock
fifty points. Did you see that suit case
he had2 Stuffed full of greenbacks!
There couldn't have been less than
100000 In itP
Rensselaer, whistled, and they were
both silent for little while.
well" Rensselaer, finally observed.
however he got II. he didn't steal 1t.
nore power TO him. I hope he digs up
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BELFAST.
May 1, 1911.

May i, 1911.
The /. o. o. f. Hall was crowded
to overflowing to hear the dramatic
play which was given last Wednesday
night.
3 Warden Kneisley, of Marshall, spent
Saturday night and Sunday with his
sister, Mrs. +. Il. Elliott.
Dan Satterfield and wife spent Sat.
urday and Sunday with the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Noble Satter-
field.
Ova Garrett, of StantiD, spent Sat.
urday night and Sunday with his
brother, Burch.
Mrs. John McConnaughey and Miss
Emma Hottinger spent last Thursday
night and Friday with Mrs. Aaron
Kesler.
Miss Gladys Cummings, Of Marshall,
spent the past week at the home of A
W. Milburn.
Don Lucas, of Marshall, attended
meeting here Sunday night.
Mrs. J. W. Letherman is spending
the first of the week with friends i'm
Hillsboro.
A necktie and collar were found on
the street last Sunday evening by
some of the young ladies'. The owner
can get same by calling at the post
Office.
The many friends Of Captain Ken
nedy are glad to see him on the route
once again.
Evangelist Watson, Of Columbus,
preached at the Presbyterian Church
last Sunday night and Monday night.
Miss Ethel Miller, Of Pleasant, call
ed on Mrs. Lib Williamson Sunday
evening.
Anyone wanting the l. o. o. Il.
Hall for entertainments can secure
the same by calling on the trustees,
j. A. Gustin, j. W. Siders and Sam
Gillispie.
Frank Trump and wife spent Sun
day with the formers mother, Mrs.
Abe Inloe, who has been quite poorly
the past week.
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Legal Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that until the sth
oaY OF May 1911, at 70 O'Clock noon, sealed
proposals will be received at the ONCE Of the
clerk OF the Board of Education of Union
township, Tor material for building, for
building and for material and for building.
frame school house on the lot situated n,
Willettville and according to plans and
specifications on file In the clerks ONCE
Each bid shall contain the name of every
person int rested In the same and hall be
accompanied by sufilclent guarantee Of
some dislnter' sted person, that II the bid Is
accepted contract will be entered into and
the performance of IL properly secured
When both labor and material are embraced
In the work bid for, each must be separately
stated In the bid, with the price thereof.
None but the lowest responsible bid will be
accepted, and the board reserves the light
10 reject any or all bids or accept any bid for
both labor and material which is the lowest
In the aggregate
BY order OF the Board of Education Of
Union township. Highland county, Ohio.
BEN Is VANCE,
, Clerk of Board.
HillsooIo. o., II. +. ID. No, T.
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S2,Ooo.Ooo cash.
"Of course. Mr.. Kelvin. II II none OF

lkZ,UUV.OUO Cesu.
"Of course. Mr.. Kelvin. II II none Of
my affair."" he began hesitautly. "lru
II Is positively criminal Of you to be
carrying that enormous amount oi
currency about with you. II ought TO
be banked"
1T is one of the strict conditions of
my dealing with you that our opera
tions are TO be transacted In currency.
shall neither give nor receive checks"
But 1t is dangerous" insisted Mr..
Ealleon.
Phillip smiled Ordinarily, yes" he
rdmitted. but in the present. juncture
| consider banks much more danger
GUS Have you a good deposit vaultT'
81 have deposit boxes in the best
vaults i'm town"
Then ! must insist that you keep
this cash under your own lock and
key. Use no more than 500 per share
for initial margins and hold the bal
ance In reserve"
Galleon frowned. There prevails at
present peculiar condition which
you may not understand. Mr.. Kelvin.
II even puzzles old members Of the
street. While the market is sluggish,
money is very tight, most rare and
folly to let this amount Of cash lie
idle when IL could command such an
unusual rate"
"Do YOU wish to handle my deals or
not?" And young Kelvin's jaws came
shut with snap.
Galleon studied the matter over in
silence for awhile. How does II hap.
pen that you come to meY' he asked.
"That is very simple" replied Kel-
win. with smile From perfectly
authentic sources secured list OF
all the board Of trade members I'm New
York who do absolutely no bucketlng
and no trading upon their own account
and you happened to head that list"
Henry Galleon bent forward eager
ly. How many are there?" he asked.
LESS than would have saved Sodom
and Gomorrah. There are just five,
and | was given doubt concerning
one of those"
Chucking to himself, Henry Galleon
began counting the money. He touch
ed button and there stepped ener
getlcally into the room from rear
door II young fellow OF broad shoulders
and bronzed face. who was the per.
sonifcntion Of cheerful good humor.
Galleon pushed forward the slip OF
paper which Kelvin had just given
him. Selling orders for the first
thing this morning at the market" he
explained.
The young man paid no attention to
the slip. "Why, hello. Phill!' he ex.
claimed Where did you drop in
fromT
Tennessee" replied Kelvin. by
George. you're looking well, Rens-
selaer I'm as much surprised to see
you here. so far away from the maver-
icks and the rustlers, as you are to
see me-"
"Oh. I'm not in such different occu-
patton from cowpunchlng." laughed
Rensselaer, I'm Mr.. Galleon's floor
member over on the exchange, and it's
much the same sort OF exercise Where
are you stopping?..
"At the Esplanade Come up to see
me-" invited Kelvin.
81 sure willr declared Rensselaer,.
"Then Wen go out and see II we
can't get some canned tomatoes. Do
you remember how we used to go
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CHAPTER III.

n RRIVED at Phillips apart
IA ments I'm the Esplanade, Sam
hurried into an inner room.
4 Il Methodicaliy he took cushions
from the couch and pillows from the
bed and piled them I'm corner; then
he sat down against them with the
suit case between his knees.
Meanwhile Phillip, in the apartment
which had been turned into an Office
for him. entered his record Of the
days business on filing cards and upon
a huge diagram sheet, then wrote
long and careful letter. after which he
took pencil and paper from drawer
In his desk and delved into numerous
books Of statistics.
II was nearing o'clock when boy
brought In two letters. One of them,
In heavy, cream tinted envelope and
slightly fragrant, he opened and read
through with frown. A postscript at
the end, however, brought a smile TO
his face, and he stepped into the ad-
Joining apartment. Sans eyes were
closed, but Phillip had no sooner set
foot In the room than he opened them.
black and shining and as expression
less as the eyes Of huge turtle. With
out moving he waited for Phillip to
address him.
"Lucy hasn't forgotten you. SAM"
said Phillip Sans eyes glistened.
"She suttenly is the most mischiev-
ousest pusson All eveh saw In nah
life" he exploded. and he ended with
shrlll falsettO cbuchle.
Her mistress writes" went ON
Phin1p. glancing at the letter again:
"'Lucy is turning pale since your visit
to Forest Lakes, and | think she is
pining away for Sam. She asked yes
terday when he was coming back.
When is heT"
Sam bent over the suit case and
slupped his legs in paroxysm of de-
light "Ah suttenly is a lady killeh,"
said he.
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Young married people should visit
Stabler's store before buying their
housekeeping needs, for they have al
most everything that is required in
the way Of chinaware, glassware, tin
ware, enamelware, etc. at right prices.
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That good, rich, creamy Furnas ice
cream can now be.bought at Stabler's.
Take pint or quart home with you
for dinner or supper. Is cents pint
or'30 cents quart in paper pals.
Five cents more II packed in ice.
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: "Well, say, If theyI abolish the. Eng
lish lords, it's going to play the mis-
chief with the British drama"
"Eh how so ?"
= "Why, what's going to become Of
the lfootman who always comes in
and says, Me lud, me loidy desires
your presence in tn droring ROOM" -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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DR.. Bells AntiSeptic Salye

Is guaranteed for letter, ringworm,
eczema, chapped hands and lips, run
ming sores, ulcers and in fact all skin
diseases. Good to use after shaving.
25c box.
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= Plans for new schoolhouses to cost
$500,000 have been made up by the de-
partment of public instruction in
Hawaii for action by the legislature
at Honolulu.
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Eczema

Yields readily to DR.. Bells Antiseptic
Salve. You see an improvement after
the first application. We guarantee
1t. 1t is clean and pleasant to use.
25c box.
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6. The United States has the bulk Of
the worlds copper production, 49S, 200
tons, an increase Of about Is per cent.
over the output In 1908.
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fro BE coNrrNUED.l

For SALE-Carroll phaeton, good
top, good rubber tires, price $50.
DIR. /. W. CAREY.
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The government Of Peru proposes a
10 per cent duty on crude rubber ex-
ports. The country is short of revenue.
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Notice Of Appointment. m

Estate OF Ephraim Robinson, deceased.
The undersigned has been appointed and
Ephriam Robinson, late of Highland county
Ohio, deceased.
DatedIthis nth DAY of April, A. d. 1911.
GRANVILLE @. ROBINSON
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Small can of paint, ten cents at
Stabler's. Green screen paint i5c
a can.
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Galvanized wash tubs of fair quality
Acc to TOO at Stabler's.
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E Earnest and Prosy Street-corner
Orator-I want land reform, / want
housing reform, ] want educational
reform, / want
Bored Voice Chloroform. - Man
chester Guardian.
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"Gracious !" interrupted the hard
hearted belle. "1've been giving you
the least 1 ever gave to any man. -
The Catholic Standard and Times.
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"Ah I" he sighed, ''if you only gave
me the least hone IL
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-20
THIS DATE IN HISTORY.


1472-King Henry vi. of England muir
dered in the tower by order of
the Duke of Gloucester, after
ward Richard III. as is sup
posed.
1719-The Spaniards defeated the I'm.
perialists at Franca-Villa in
Sicily, with the loss of their gen
eral, Merci and 1000 men.
1756-Calcutta taken by Surajah Dow
la and las Englishmen incarcer'
ated in the black hole.
17S9-The National Assembly OF
France having been refused ad
mission into the usual place Of
meeting, assembled in the rain
in a tennis court.
1793-Negroes and mulattoes began
an indiscriminate massacre oil
the whites, resisting even the at
tempts of French marines tc
quiet them.
1866-Italy declared war against Aus
tria.
1868-Arkansas re-admitted over the
Presidents veto.
1S70-Treaty of peace between Brazil
and Uruguay.
1S9S-United States troops reach San
tiago de Cuba.