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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15

the bricks seemed for the most part
undisturbed. Breitmann made the
first discovery Of any importance.
Just above his height, standing In the
chimney itself. he saw single brick
projecting beyond its mates. he
reached up and shook it. 1t was loose.
He wrenched 1t out and came back
into the light.
"See! Nothing less than a chisel
could have cut the mortar that way.
Miss Killigrew is right" he went
back and with the aid Of the tongs
poked into the cavity. The wall Of
bricks was four deep, yet the tongs
went through. This business had been
done from the other side.
"Wellw exclaimed the admiral. for
once at loss for 4 proper phrase.
"Yon see. father? was right. Now.
what can it mean? Who is digging out
the bricks, and for what purpose? And
how, with the alarms all over the house,
to account for the footprints on the
6OOr?"
"lt is quite likely that something Is
hidden in the chimney and some one
knows that It is worth hunting for.
This chimney is the original, should
Judge" Fitzgerald addressed this OBJ
servatiOn to the admiral.
Never been touched during my time
or my fathers. But we can soon find
out. I'll have a man up here. II there
is anything in the chimney that ought
not to be there he'll dig it out and save
our midnight visitor any further trou
BILE"
why not wait little while" Fitz-
gerald ventured. with Breitmann
and me in the house We might trap the
man"
"a good scheme"
"He comes from the outside some.
where; from the cellar probably. Let
us try the cellar" Breitmann urged
this with gesture Of his hands.
"Therell be sport" said Fitzgerald.
The coffee was cold in the cups when
they returned to it. The cellar, as far
as any one could learn, was free from
any signs of recent invasion. 1t was
puzZling.
And the servants?" Breitmann init
mated.
They have been in the family fol
a years" The admiral shook his head
l: convincedly. 81 ask your pardon, my
i dear. My ears are not so keen as
might be- I'm an old blOckhead t
think that you were having an attack
Of ghosts. But we'll solve the riddle
shortly, and then we shan't have any
trouble with our alarm BELLS" with ;
significant glance at Fitzgerald We'll
Mr.. Breitmann, suppose We take lOOl
at the work? Laura. you show Mr.
Fitzgerald the gardens. The view from
The terrace is excellent"
Fitzgerald stood silent, musing at til,
girls side. To dwell in a haven lik,
:, this-nO care, no worry, no bother o
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15
CHAPTER VII.
SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY.

60ME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY.
vt might be truthfully said that the
tableau lasted as long as she
willed it to last. Perhaps she
read in the three masculine faces
turned toward her a triangular admira-
ton. since it emanated from three CIV
en- points, and took from it a modest
pinch for her vanity. Vain she never
was. Still she was not without a
share Of vanity, that vanity Of the art
less. needing no sacrifices, which is
gratifed and appeased by smile. 1t
pleased her to know that she was love
ly, and It doubled her pleasure to real
lie that her loneliness pleased 9th.
ers She demanded no hearts. She
craved no jewels. no tlattery.
She had an inherited love of the
open. With almost unlimited funds
under her own hand, she lived simply.
She was never happy in smart society,
though it was always making de-
mands upon her. When abroad she
was generally prowling through queer
little shops instead Of mingling with
the dress parades on the grand hOtel
terraces. There was no great battle.
field in Europe she, had not trod upon
What she did not know Of naval
warfare her father did. They were
very companiOnable. There was never
any jealousy on the part of the ad
miral. Indeed, he was always CRATE
full when some young man evinced 8
deep regard for his daughter. HI
would have her always. married Of
unmarried. He was rich enough. anC
the son-in-law should live with him
He was so assured Of her good judg
ment he knew that whenever this son
in-law Gale along there would be an
other man in the family. BE ha(
long ceased to bother his head abou
the flylike buzzing of fortune hunters
he had been father and mother ant
brother to the child, and with wisdom
She smiled at her father, gave he
hand to Fitzgerald. who found i
warm and moist from the ride. an,
glanced inquiringly at Breitmann.
MY dear" said her father. this |
Mr.. Breitmann, my new secretary"
That gentleman bowed stiiily. an,
the scars faded somewhat when he oh
served that her hand was extended i
welcome. This unconventiOnality ratt
er confused him, and as he took tn
hand he almost kissed it. She under
stood the innocence Of the gesture an
saved him from embarrassment b
withdrawing her hand casually.
a hope you will like 1t here" wa
the pleasant wish.
Thank you. l shall"
"You are German?" quickly.
81 was born in Bavaria. Miss Kill
grew"
"The name should have told me
She excused herself.
"0ho," thought Fitzgerald, with M
liCious exultancy: IF she doesn't Il
terfere with your work.
But with intrOspection this exultal
ey grew suddenly dim. How abol
himself? Yes. here was a questiC
that would bear some close inspectio
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02
NEGROES HISS LEADER OF
 WHITE MANS PARTY

Salisbury, Oct. 2-When Gx- president Roosevelt attempted to speak in this city yesterday, he was compelled to desist on account of the hoots and insulting jeers from an audience comprised mostly of Negroes. The attitude of the Pro gressive convention in discriminat- ing against the seating Of Negroes, has caused opposition to the Pro gressives by the colored voters of the south, in consequence they are easily pursuaded to make 1t embar- assing for Mir. Roosevelt. It is said that the adherents of the Taft branch of the Republican party were responsible for the disgraceful proceedings.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02
HUMBOLDT RATES REMAIN
 AT SAME REASONABLE FIGURE

Floyd F.. Bush. general passenger and freight agent of the Humboldt Steamship company at Seattle was a passenger north on the Humboldt this trip To the Miner at Ketch- ikan, in response 10 the inquiry as to whether his company contem- plated cutting the passenger rates between SoUtheastern Alaska and Sound points, said: AS far as know, there is neither the desire nor the intention on the part of the Humboldt to cut rates of any kind, freight or passenger. Some three years ago, we decided that we could carry freight to Ketchi- kan from Seattle for $500 per ton and have been doing SO ever since, making a little money in the opera ton. This last summer we wAs. approached by representatives of the regular companies operating to this region and invited by them to en- ter combination for the purpose of boosting the freight rates This we refused to do, because our plan of action in the past had always been to fight the combination, so the freight rates were slaughtered to try to bring IS to their terms. We are handling about all the freight our vessel can accomodate at this time at the same old rate, which is q
 fair one to all concerned, and if the other companies cannot meet expen- ses at that rate, it becomes simply a matter of management, but we can and will operate at the present
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02
GOVERNMENT RED TAPE
 CAUSE IF PRICE HOLD-UP

Tacoma, Oct. 2-John II. Bullock of Portland was called to the stand this moring and denied that he had ever entered into a conspiracy to defraud the government in selling coal at a high valuation to Forts Iiscum, Davis and St. Michaels.
 Quartermaster John E. Baxter was called to the stand and reitera- ted much of the testimony which he had given before. He Said: that ihe federal government paid more than the market price for it's sup plies. because of the hard cOndi- lions imposed by it upon the con- gressional investigation and that tractors, and that such fact had at one time been made matter of con, under the present system of award attached thereto, the successful 0id- ders had practically no protection in ease the receiving officers of Che government refuse to accept the sup plies or an act Of providence inter- vened and prevented the fullfiIment Of a contract as the bid required. He was the government agent who
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02
ALL PARTIES BESM|RCHED
 WITH TAINTED BRUSH

Washington, Oct. 2-R E. Hook CT, treasurer of the Progressive party was a witness in the campaign probe yesterday. His testimony was somewhat Illuminating, as 1t ttrew some light on those who have SO far kept in the background. Mr. Hooker made the unexpected ad- mission that Charles Crane of Chic ago had contributed $75,O0O to the LaFollette campaign for the pur- pose of furthering the progressive Senator's attempt to capture the nomination at the Chicago conyen- ton. And what is still more re- markable he also said that Crane has given S75,OOO to the Woodrow Wilson campaign for the purpose
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02

secured bids for the delivery of coal at Alaska army posts.
 Colonel Baxter made a good wit ness for the government, but the cross examination conducted by former United States Senator s. Ii Piles, brought out many facts, taken by the attorneys of the indicted mea ds being in their favor.
 He stated that there were a large number of bidders present when these bids were opened, and that the prevailing prices were usually very high. In fact, on cross examin ation, he stated the government paid more than the market price as a gen evh rule for supplies purchased by contract. The reason for this was brought out by close examination by Senator Piles, when Colonel BaX- ter declared the contractors had practically no protection, that che government recognized no exccp- tions, and that it could increase or decrease any contract even when the supplies were in transit, 20 per cent. if 1t so desired, and that all contracts could be abrogated at will
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02
ARCTIC BROTHERHOOD ELECTS
 NEW SET OF OFFICERS

At a meeting of Camp skagway No. |. held in the A. B. hall last night the following officers were electeu:
 Arctic Chief. Fred Fonzo; Yi1- Arctic Chief. D. J. Rich: Arctic Chaplain, A. J. Achison; Arctic Re- corder. Geo. Robblee; Trustees, Tony Dortero. J. A. Kettles, H. 1T. Draper
 Al the last Grand Camp session held in Portland last November an to the bylaws of sub ordinate camps was passed, which provides that officers of subordi- nate camps shall hold office for one year instead of six months This is in force now and applies to the officers elected last evening.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02

There is one town in the west where fuel (coke) costs S46 ton. This is Ivers, Idaho, the principal local settlement in the Loon creek mining district. This high price, however, is due to tine long haul by wagon from Mackay, the nearest railroad point, 11O miles distant. The route is difficult because oi two high summits which must be crossed in addition to a Smile climb. The cost Of haulage is 2 1-2 cents pound for the round trip. When a load can be taken each way this is split into 1 1-2 cents in and cent out.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02

rate if the people of this n-ighbor- hood will give us their business. f on the other hand, rates are cut tO such an extent that we cannot meet expenses, we shall simply be com peIled to tie our steamship up. un- til the rates return to a living point again, when we should come back on the run, being assured as we are that We could and would get our share of whatever business Is offer ing.
 Personally do not think 1t is good thing for the country to have low passenger rates at this season as 1t means that a great many peO- ule who would otherwise winter here, will go below for the winter, and the business men of the coun- try would thus be deprived of busi- ness which properly belongs to them. This. because we realize that the general welfare of the country is our welfare, we do not want to gee happen. and it will not happen un- less brought about by the other companies in their attempt to fo-ce us off the run SO that later they can boost the rates and get back what they are losing.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02

ton and found that the murder had taken place and he immediately confirmed the rumor.
 The killing of the American rep resentative will probably be the means of stirring President Taft to action iu calling an extra session of congress to intervene in the war fare in the Southern Republic. Thor is considerable excitement in the National Capital over the affair and it is generally believed that the American government will take immediate steps toward ending the strife and demanding indemnity for the loss to American lives and cap ital.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02
BRYAN SLATED FOR
 MEMBER WILSON CABINET

Cheyenne, Oct. 2-William Jen. uiugs Bryan spoke here yesterday and was iuterviewt- reporter who asked the Peerless Leader Il he would accept a seat in Wilson s cabiuer-iu case the democratic rar- ty should be victorious Mir. Bry' an said that he had not considered such a contingency, and that until such time as Mir. Wilson should Dc elected he had no intention of con sidering 1t. At present he would not discuss the question.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02
TAFT TO TALK IT OVER
 AGAIN WITH CANADA

Beverly. Oct. 2-President Tat announces that he intends to revive tlte arbitration pacts between this country and Canada. He believes that much may be done for :he benefit of each country by a sensi- ble agreement on the interchange of products, when the fever of poll tics has died out and left the people to arrive at calm conclusion m the matter.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02
ADNTrS HIS OWN CULT
 IND TNPLICATES OTHERS

Indianapolis. Oct 2-Ortie Me Manigal. the self confessed dyna- miter and traitor to his alleged aS- complies. pleaded guilty today in the criminal court Three Of ,he weu who were indicted were dis missed on account of there being ,o evidence conneCtms them with even knowledge ot the crimes, uhiIp thc others entered pleas of not guilty There are about fify indictments out. and about half oi them win go Co trial
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02
SULzER MAY GOVERN
 STATE OF NEW YORK

picking up. It seems now very probable that he will receive tns nomination.
 Last night 1t looked as though Congressman Sulzer would be elim- mated from the contest, but this afternoon he has gained strength and it seems very probable that he will be nominated before the con vention closes this evening. He now has a lead over all the other can didates. but has not the required two thirds majority.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02
AMERICAN GON-
 SUI MURDERED

Washington, Oct 2-American vice consul NrCaughen of Durango, Mex t.r. has been murdered by rebels. Tho report was sent out from the Mexican city to Washington and fna state department immediately wired Ambassador Wilson at Mexico City for information regarding the affair Wilson made an invsstiEl-
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02

Washington, Oct. 2-The evi- dence so far introduced fin the esIG- paign probe, shows that Roosevelt has already received large sums for his ampaign expenses this year, az we'll as for the years that have passed. One hundred and firy thousand dollars have gone inio the Progressive treasury so far. and that is not saying that more is not to follow.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02

Syracuse. Oct. 2-Ncsterday the process of elimination was started Co thin down tbe candidates for continuation at tbc Democratic con ,cutiou. Governor Dix was the first man Co rCCpivr the aN and his sup rorters rrll away from him until his nomination now seems almost im. possible
 An attempt is being made Co start . boom for Norman Mack as a compromise candidate aud at a lasa hour this morning his stocks were
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02

Old A. E. Mountain has it's head capped with snow today. which is rapidly melting. This is the first snow this season on that giant wea- ther barometer It is said that when the snows cover its bald head and remain there, winter is with us.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02
uIS PRINCETON RESIDENCE
 IS RUT TEMPORARY

Sea Girt, Oct. 2-Goveruor Woodrow Wilson and his family moved Co Princeton yesterday- Where rc win take up his residence for the -Virfrr. Hc expects Co move into Che White House sometime during the early spring
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02
JOHNSON TURNED LOOSE
 WITH GOOD EXCUSE

Schncctady, Oct. Hiram John son. the California governor and candidate for Dempcratic vice presi, si-It. Opcasd a foar days campaign in this state yesterday He was received with large crowd at his opening address in this city.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02
BRO. WILLIAM TAFT
 AND BRO. THOS. MARSHALL

Beverly, Oct. 2-Thomas Mar shall, candidate for the vice pre5i- dency on the democratic ticket, and William Howard Taft, candidate for president on the republican ticket, are scheduled to meet in Boston soon at a meeting of the Scottish Rite Masons
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02

The Spokane is somewhat late this trip and will not arrive in Skas- way until Sunday. On her trip south she will not stop at Prince Rupert according to previous cus- tom.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-02

of securing his nomination at the Democratic convention in Baltimore.
 The admission by Hooker places both parties under obligations to the big interests.
Gunnison news-champion., 1912-09-06
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News-Chsnpion Correspoaaenee.
Saturday. August 81.
Miss Mary Taylor returned -
RESTED Butte today.
Fred Weiland departed the first ~
the week for Crystal.
Daisy Samsel Of Crested Butte -
visiting at A. C. Miltenherger's. Il
wilber stewart and son, Rert, Z
Salida are new arrivals in town.
Mr. and Mrs. C. l.. Moore will
spend some time at kebler pass.
The sawmill commenced operations
this week, with a large force of men.
Chas. shaw arrived this evening to
do assessment work ON his claim
here.
Otto Mcdonald passed through
town from 20 BE Joyful Basin -
Tuesday.
DIR. Taylor, wife and daughter
Helen, with Miss Milligan of Florence
spent the day in town last Wednes-
day.
M. A. Pennington, Theo. Renner
and Ginger Linton are in town and
VIII commence operations ON their
several properties at Ruby peak.
Monday, sept. 2.
4 Russell Shaw and wife were callers
in town this week.
c. \. Shaw is up from Gunnisop
visiting his mother.
Wilbur steward and son left today
enroute for Swan Basin.
| Jack Fenton and wife arrived to-
day enroute to Ruby Peaks.
Lucille Pae and Mrs. Miltep.
berger spent several davs in
Crested Butte shopping.
Casper Pressler and Phillip Press.
Ter, with Brisbane Walker, have beer
looking over Irwin with a view to
investing.
Harry Linton and his son, Ginger
with Theo Renner passed through
town to the Pennington propert,
where operations will be commep, cd
Tor winters work. NJ. A. Penninstor
is also here.
Gunnison news-champion., 1912-09-06
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N<ss.CAAapses CossssUsnAsaaD.

Sunday. sey'tl.
waanita had a nsnshcr III visttsuD
and excsr-iosi-s- Sunday.
Miss Virginia Brown. osr sch<sszi
teaches. i- visiting "a Salida.
Mrs n. n McAlli-ter and asaxss~r.
Mrs Dsrrim we're IN Gussisoa V~a-
ae-day
Mrs. Hetty sbsckhsrt of sslida =
visiting smoa2 her friends In til
nei9bborhood.
W A >haldoH. champion is,sss-
man of DoyhSilie. caught two ~
saturday who-e aggregate wcigbt
totalled ten pounds.
some large shipments of fruit ase
arriving daily from the lower coaRtry
ior our ranchm.-n. The fruit - ~
good quality and cheaper than ~
wears
John Duncan arrived from IRaver
sunday to visit for lew days wvth
HE brother-ia-law. Mel Dsseria9.
Miss Helen Deering will accompaay
him To Deering will accompany hia
To Denver where she will stteo1
school.
Haying is progressing very favos-
ably in our neighborhood. N. ~.
Slate will finish hsi vesting ON his ea-
tensive ranches in a lew days. Rss0
Knowles is also far advanced In -
work. Some of the smaller raRchss
are through and ready for the bahss.
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The CAanGs Il Life. tsisd Isesl ply
sicisn for . eouple Il years without sny
substantial beaeAt- Finally sitter re-
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hams vegetabae CsmPsunA ] euit my
physician snA eommeacea using il with
The happisst RESULTS. ! sM today prsc-
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h b with greet pleasure consent TO its
pubHcetioA. ~ Mrs. JULIA A. MOORE,
IL East g., AsAeville, NC.
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0ocA go Aaring Change Of Life as Ly-
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a wenea would take it they would es-
saPs Untold psia end misery at this time
q life. - mFs. ALICE KIaLlN, 35s W.
IN D., Cieclevtlle, Ohio.
ne Chsaee u Life b one Of the most
critical pssisAs - . vsAan's existence.
AtsacA tiDssvsDsa 0ay rely upon Lydis
e. hlnkAaa's VsosAahss Compound.
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derssIsd csss. Traffic wss dslayed
for tsslvs Aesrs.
Hseh Saswar, sad Ralph Gallaa,
are brskiae ea the Bss,es branch
while BOY Sloaa and Gribbins ass
taking . short leave Of sbsssee.
hsS Lsslls Bshner asde . trip
TO Oasay this wssk.
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FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Apples and Plums. grown on our
ranch at Monurose, for sale. Best
quality and right prices. We have
located here to supply you with high
grade fruit and vegetables, home
grown. CRANDALl & SrFw.pr
Main Street, opp. Gunnison Hdwr
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tabernacle Presbyterian Church,
Rev. w. @. Mcconnell minister.
Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Preaching at III a. m. and s d. m.
Christian Endeavor at 200 D. m
The Christian Endeavor society i,
making arrangements for reception
TO the students and faculty of th<
Normal School Friday, Sept. 20.
Gunnison news-champion., 1912-09-06

Mrs. Josephine Getchell 10 visit
ing Mrs. W. W. Williams 1t Grand
Junction.
Gunnison news-champion., 1912-09-06

Mo- Lsslls boshmer made . trip
TO OaFAy this wssk.