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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-02-17

1t as that certainly feel that the mat
ter. should be referred to again be-
tween us-at the proper time"
I'm advise you to take my hint"
retorted Harlan.
The girl laughed
Coffee and pistols for twol If each
others company makes you SO impo-
lite I'll be compelled to separate you
Come, Mr.. Harlan Thornton, baron of
Fort Canibas, you volunteered at
luncheon to see me safely home"
He offered his arm, and they follow
ed Mrs Presson, who had already
started for the carriage. He rode with
them to the station, flushed and silent,
and the girl studied his face covertly
and with some curiosity
On the train in the first of their
tete-a-tete she sounded him cautious
ly, trying to discover If his feelings
toward Linton were inspired wholly
by political differences. She seemed
to suspect there was something more
behind it, even at the risk of flatter-
ing herself. But she had detected
certain suggestive symptoms in the
demeanor of Harlan at the breakfast
table that morning. He did not be-
ing. But he promptly grew amiable,
and before the end of their railroad
ride that day she had proved to her
own satisfaction that her ability to in
terest young men had not been thrown
away upon him. The light in his eyes
and the zest of his chatter with her
told their own story. He left her at
her home with a regret that he did not
hide from her.
And yet when he was at last in his
room at the hotel that night he wrote
to Clare Kavanagh the longest letter
of all those he had written to her
since he left Fort Canibas.
1t might have been because he had
so much to write about. 1t might have
been because a strange feeling of COM
junction bothered him. But Harlan
did not have the courage to examine
his sentiments too closely. Only after
be had sealed the letter and inscribed
it he lay back in his chair awhile, and
weeks he would no longer be his own
man, he decided that he'd better run
up to Fort Canibas and attend to his
business interests.
And he departed hastily the next
morning In spite of the dukes puzzled
and rather Indignant protests that
business wasn't suffering beyond what
the telephone and mails could cure.
There are some men who are strong
enough to run away from weakness.
Not that Harlan Thornton admitted
that he was weak in the presence of
Madeleine Presson, but he felt sud
den hunger for the big hills, the wide
woods, the serene silences. He wanted
to get his mental footing again He
had been swept off in a flood of new
experiences. Just now he found him
self in a state of mind that he did not
understand.
'T'n go back and let the old woods
talk to me- he whispered to himself.
Then he tore up the letter he had writ
ten to Glare Kavanagh. 1t had oc-
CURED to him that he could tell it to
her so much better.
So when he came to Fort Canibas in
the evening of the second day he
mounted his horse and rode across the
big bridge.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-02-17

1T is necessary TO finance even
Righteousness he said at last.
Beyond question: admitted the gen.
eral. 81 only ask you to meet me on
the business basis where you belong.
I'll not allow you to mask fractional in
terests behind religion or a moral is
sue. / don't mean to be curt or dis
obliging, gentlemen, but you must get
out in the open You have something
to ask me? Ask it. You'll receive a
plain answer
do you intend to enforce the pro-
hibitory law?'
II question your good taste, Mr..
Prouty, in selecting one law and ask
ing a prospective governor whether he
intends to do his sworn duty in regard
to it."
But other governors have not done
so. We propose to have pledges after
this. Wen vote for no more multi
fiers."
''Other governors have had no direct
power to enforce the law, sir. 1 had
no power when / was governor. But
I'll assure you that if / am the next
governor I shall demand that power
from the legislature, and I'll enforce
that law with all the resources of the
state treasury. If it's in the power of
man to accomplish it the sale of liquor
shall be stopped in this state"
They plainly had not expected that
His attitude toward them, his associa-
ton with the nullifier Presson had sug-
gested that he intended to carry out
the usual ''let it alone" program. They
applauded.
Zone moment, gentlemen. That
doesn't mean that I or any other man
or that the prohibitory law as we have
1t or any other mere law can stop the
drinking of liquor in this state. I'm
speaking only of the open sale of it.
know perfectly well that my attempt
to make men sober by law alone will
fail miserably. AS it is administered
now the law still caters to appetite
and public demand for privileges, and
the public goes along without especial
disturbance. But as 1 shall enforce
the prohibitory law, conditions will be
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H M 1 ne Tedca0u the SHORE.
MNUysN He was wondering just what
kIafU he was to say to Dennis
Kavanagh. They had not parted in
manner that invited further intimacy.
Kavanagh and his grandfather had
brutally violated an innocent friend
ship. They had put into insulting
words what neither he nor Clare had
dreamed of. He hastily assured him
self that they were not lovers. More
than ever before he now felt infinite
tenderness toward her-compassion,
sympathy-an overpowering impulse to
seek her. He had much to tell her.
He could not think of any one in all
the world who would listen as she
would listen. He rode on past the tall
cross of the churchyard. A voice out
of the silence startled him. A white
figure stood in the shadow of the
church porch
Come here, big boy she said. I'm
not a ghost I'm only Glare. I've
been waiting for you"
He left his horse and hurried to her.
"Waiting for me? 1 did not write.
Have you second sight, little Clare?'
mo; only first news This isn't one
of the big cities where the crowds rush
by and do not notice each other. It's
and gossip travels fast. 1 heard you
were home five minutes after the stage
was in. So came here and waited
He took both her hands between his
broad palms, caressing them
'And you knew I'd hurry to come
across the long bridge? That makes
me happy, Glare, for you must have
been thinking about me-"
81 haven't many things to do these
days except Think she returned wist,
fully. "We'u sit here in peace and
quietness, and you shall tell me all
about it,
He began his story eagerly, volubly-
Once In awhile he looked up at her,
and she gave wise little mods to show
she understood In relating the early
episodes of his journey he ventured to
leave out details. But she insisted that
he give them
IT want to know about the world
how they all look and how they speak
and what they do. I've been lonely
all these weeks. Now I want it to
seem just as though I were travelling
along with you-that viii make me
forget how lonely I've been, waiting
here on the edge of the big woods"
And he humored her within, for be
had always understood her child's
ways The woods had trained him to
note the details of all he saw His ex
periences had been fresh and stirring.
and he told his story with zest-
Then he came TO his mention Of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-02-17
PROLOGUE OF THE STORY.


Thelismer Thornton, locally known
as Duke of Canibas," for fifty years
boss of his district, plans to retire and
send his grandson, Harlan, to the leg
islature as his successor. The reform
ers in his district, who are called
'Ramrodders," endeavor to defeat
Harlan for the nomination. They are
led by Ivus Niles, Evangelist Dudley
and others. Harlan is unwilling to be
candidate, but his grandfather in
sists. Harlan and Miss Clare Kava-
nagh are very much interested in each
other, and Thornton and Clare's IA
Their try to break up this intimacy.
The reformers are in control of the
caucus, but Thornton's followers STAN
pede them by starting forest fire and
during their absence nominate Harlan
for the legislature. Harlan helps sub
due the fire, learns of his nomination
and tells his grandfather that he will
decline it because it was dishonesty
procured.
However, the duke gets him to run
for the Office, settles with farmers who
lost by the forest fire and practically
state campaign Harlan meets Clare,
who, gowned and gloved, looks more
mature. Thornton and Harlan pay
secret visit to Ex-Governor Weymouth
and get him to accept the nomination
for governor in order to beat Arba
Spinney. Harlan meets pretty Made
leine Presson. Weymouth startles
Thornton and other leaders by insist
ing upon writing his own platform
and upon a rigid enforcement of the
prohibitory law. They refuse to nom
mate him. Harlan deserts his grand
father and supports Weymouth. who
learns that Spinney has been bribed
to retire by Thornton, Presson and
others. Weymouth compels them to
nominate him, and Harlan shares in
his victory. Weymouth declares he
Will enforce the prohibitory law and
Invites Harlan to so home with him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-02-17

Madeleine Presson. Her father is the
state chairman-the man you saw at
the barracks. i was at their house
few times. Her mother
But about her, You are skipping
again. big boy"
There is not much about her." he
said, stammering a bit 81 saw her
here and there and talked with her,
that's ALL
But I'm seeing with your eyes and
hearing with your ears as 1 go along
with you," she insisted. Begin, Har-
Ian: her looks, her clothes, her man
ners, what she said, what she talks
about. I have only you to ask"
His self consciousness left him after
he began He drew his word picture as
best he could
THAT makes her beautiful she said
when he paused, searching his mind
for some word of description Il think
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+" the ladies rose from the table
- to follow Mrs. Presson, Har-
E&&GgY Ian tried, feeling guilty for a
moment, to remember the look that
Linton had given him and to excuse
himself as one who had simply shown
Ehe proper spirit Of revenge.
General Weymouth excused himself
as soon as the ladies had retired. The
little group of men had promptly be
gun to canvass the outlook and plans,
but he demurred politely when they
Hesired 10 drag him into the discussion.
Mot yet, GentlemenI We have had
enough of talk in the last few hours.
Let me escape to the old brick house
ND In Burnside for awhile. My train
goes shortly. VIII you accompany me-
HarlanT It was the first time he had
used the young mans Christian name
Harlan flushed with pleasure.
81 do not like to seem too exacting,
Zoo persistent in requiring your attend
Rnce," protested the general as they
returned along the corridor. The great
hotel was nigh deserted The delegates
had hurried away on the convention
specials. But you have protected me
from a great many annoyances, to put
the situation mildly. I am calling you
away now to make a very special re-
quest of you. We will speak Of it on
the way to the station
Ranged in front of the door of his
suit was the delegation from the tenn
perance societies. patiently waiting,
more saturnine than before
The Rev. Mr.. Prouty intercepted
them with determination
ST do not like to seem too persistent
I'm this matter, but we feel that we
have right to few moments of your
time, sir. You are accepting public
office. and
IT do not care to have any lessons in
politics read to me, Mr.. Prouty. State
your business"
1--WE prefer to see you in private"
''And 1 prefer to have you talk be-
fore a reliable witness. Mr.. Thornton
Is such. and he is entirely in my con-
fdenee''
He did not invite them into his room.
1--WE represent the united temperance
societies of this state" began the cler-
gyman-
81 understand perfectly put in the
general And in order that we may
thoroughly understand each other l
will inform you that / know exactly
what corporate interests are furnish
Ing money to you and your campaign
managers / have been very careful TO
keep posted on these matters. gentle
men, x.
For a moment Mr. Prouty was yisi-
bly, taken aback-
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so intolerable in this state that the
way will be paved for a common sense
treatment of the liquor question"
The delegates were disconnected. The
Spokesman's face grew red.
do you dare, sir, as a candidate for
governor of a prohibition state to stand
up here before these representatives
of the temperance societies and say
you are opposed to prohibitions"
Il certainly do declared the unruf
fed general. for this state is not a
prohibition state 1t fatuously thinks
it is when the citizens can get all the
liquor they want without trouble i
merely propose to put it to the test of
honesty. II want to ask you and your
supporters here a question Will you
meet with representatives of all the
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A Girls Heart.

1ARLAN walked his horse when
he reached the farther shore.
A He was wondering just what
" he was to saw to Dennis
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-02-17
A Call From the Ramrodders.

W III HEN the dinner was over and
WI the ladies rose from the table
to follow Mrs. PresSon, Har-
S&&Gga3 Ian tried, feeling guilty for
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-23
BIG FORCE AWAITS
COMING OF oRoZCo
Thousand Armed Rebels in Vicinity of
Langtry, Tex. on Mexican Side,
Demand Cattle Tax.

Langtry, Tex, Sept. 23-That the
rumorS OF Orozcos advance into Goa
hula, are not mere imaginings, or wild
guesses, are borne out very strongly by
word brought to this place by various
reliable persons
J. r and Walter Blocker on Friday
crossed at Dryden from their Piedras
Blanca ranch in Mexico, 500 head of
mixed cattle, which are to be shipped
to oklahoma It was the intention to
make much larger import, but rebels
an export tax of SIS per head. The
Blocker ranch hands hastily gathered
al the cattle they could and rushed
them to the river. closely pursued bv
the rebels The 500 head We're ssfeIy
crossed, however, before the rebel band
came up.
Inspectors who were present to in
specJ the import state that 1909 rebels.
who said they wers OrOZcu's men. we're
nearby They are headed tor the Euro
mountains, where additional recruits
aWalt them There are, too, oand Of
200 camped on the Cibola canyon, re-
ported from here last week, and the
command that captained Musquiz which
IS distant from here about so miles. be-
whom make no secret of the fact that
they are awaiting Orozco and his men
from ojinaga and win join him.
Ike Billings. a prominent ranchm- II
OF this place, has in his employ a Mex
lean who has just returned frln1 the
Burro mountains. The man stated that
Ihere were llO0 fully armed and
equipped men there, awaiting OrozcO's
advance That their plans were freely
discussed and that they were to aItacS
and capture c. p. Diaz, and with this
place as a base could again threaten
Torreon and be in Gen. Tellez's rsar
With the small rebel bands left in Chi
huahua to keep the railway lines out Of
commission. and rebels in Sonora
keeping the bulk of Tellez's army oc-
cupied. there was nothing to prevent
the revolutionary cause being low more
formidable than ever
Orozco by the time he reaches the vi
clnlty of 9. P. Dia2 will have a force
of al least 1000 men. il is said.
A Mexican federal soldier. a member
of the Musquiz garrison. defeated D.
rebels last week, succeeded IN elu0ine
the rebels. and ..TSss-.d tho river - his
side, at the tine the Blocker cattle
were crossed He attempted to swim
the. Rio Grande, which was quite high
and nearly drowned One of the Block
or cowboys saved him
reply to the petition sent to the
governor, asking for troops to be sta
toned here on account Of the town
fearing a raid by Mexican rebels, was
received last week. The governor had
no troops to send and only very few
rangers in the entire state. but said he
would refer the matter to the proper
United States authorities.
However, Capt. Saunders and ranger
Baker, came up from Del Rio. to in
vestigate. Everything across the river
was quiet at the time
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-23
JANITOR IN BANK
FINDS TIE S55. 600

Pensacola, Fla, Sept 2S.-The pack
age containing s55.0Oo in currency.
which was mysteriOusly extracted from
an express shipment from the First Ma
tional bank here to the Louisville *
Nashville pay car at FlomatOn. Ala,
was found today at the rear Of the bank
by the jaTitOr of the building.
Detectives are working on several
clues which are expected to reveal the
identity of the rObber. They think the
package was placed in the rear OF the
hank saturday evening. It is generally
believed. that when delivery was made
to the Louisville & Nashville pay car
Wednesday at F1omaton, the currency
which represented the railroads. month
" pay for that district. was missing
and in its stead were found slips of pa
per cut from magazines
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-23
Needs Clear Head
and Strong Nerves
Comments By w. C. Nix on
Structural Steel Work and
on Plant Juice.

"A structural steel worker needs a
clear head and strong nerves as well as
muscles" observes Mr.. ". c. Nix, of
1903 Myrtle avenue. this city Mr.. Nix
further said:
I greatly appreciate your Plant
Juice. have had trouble with my
stomach the last four years 1 would
try different treatments that were
recommended but they did not reach
my case. Ny stomach would bloat
after meals and my food seemed to lie
IN one solid chunk; that soon affected
my nerves In my business, structural
steel work, one needs a clear head and
STEADY nerves as well as muscles. I
tried the first bottle of Plant Juice
without much faith; had tried 50
many things that had failed It has
helped me from the first Ny stomach
feels all right; does not bloat and my
appetite is good 1t is surely the right
treatment for the stomach and nerves"
Not only for the stomach and nerves
IS Plant Juice the right treatment, as
Mr.. Nix believes, but also for all de-
rangements Of liver, kidneys and blood
as well When taken into the system
il at once attacks all disease centerS,
and begins the work of elimination and
correction As a system cleanser, gen
eral strengthener and curative, Plant
Juice is without an equal Call on the
Plant Juice man at Kelly & Pollard's
drug store
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-23
REBELS KILL 80 IN
FIGHT NEAR TORREON
Two Battles Fought on Durango
Ranches; Feder3ls Suffer Heavy
Losses hut Defeat Rebels.

TOrreon Mex. Sept 2+-INor the past
three days rumOrs have been afloat OF
several bands of rebels in this dis
trict, but the federal troops which
were sent out, report finding only one
band, encountered near the RefugiO
ranch, about ten miles west of here
Tho fedCrals were outnumbered by
the rebels. but are said to have given
battle which lasted nearly all day. A
number of wounded federals were
brought to the hospital at Lerdo Fed
eral losses are reported to be 80 and
that OF the rebels much greater
The fighting at san 1acinto. in the
state of Durango, has ceased and the
rebel band dispersed. Tho rebels of
this encounter are said to be under the
mand of Gen. Argumendo and made
a determined resistance, but were
finally routed with considerable loss.
Owing to the superior arms equip
ment of the federal forces and the
troops being better disciplined and in
larger numbers. the rebels have been
defeated in every encounter which has
taken place in this district the past
month.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-23
FEDERAL GRAND
JURY STARTS WORK
Is Charged by Judge T. S.
Maxey to Probe Neutral
ity Law Violations.

charge TO the federal grand jury
to make a rigid examination of all
cases Of violations of the neutrality
law and Of the presidents proclama-
ton was given by Judge T. s. Maxey
when he opened federal court in a spe-
cia1 session in this city at II o'clock
Monday morning
The special session is to try civil
cases because of the great number of
neutrality cases and criminal cases
which are TO come at the regular Oc-
tober term OF the court in EI Paso,
which would necessarily take up the
entire time of the court For this rea-
son, judge 7. s MaXey granted a spe-
cial term of two weeks for civil cases.
". ". Evans of FL Paso, was chosen
as the foreman of the grand jury. The
petit jurors were also called for Mon
day morninS, but as only Il were re-
tanned 20 serve, a special venire of 20
petit jurors was called for and the jury
commissioners met Monday morning to
draw the 20 additional names.
All of the officers OF the court ar
rived from the east Sunday, most of
them coming from san Antonio. The
Judge T. S. Maxey, clerk D. H Hart
United States attorney c. A Boynton,
deputy United States marShals John
DibrelI and l. H Anderson, court re-
porter c. 2. Pinckney and c. E. Rob
erts, secretary to c. A Boynton- The
local officers Of the court are deputy
clerk George Oliver, assistant United
States attorney S. Engelking. deputy
United States marshals J. H. Rogers
and H r HiIlebrand
The court, after the charge TO the
jurors, was given recess until Mon
day afternoon. The gre nd jurors went
into immediate session. All Of the
witnesses or the various cases were
required to be present Monday morn
Personnel of Grand Jury.
The grand jury is composed Of the
A Aggermann. Fort Davis. Jeff
Davis county z. c. Booth Maria, Pre-
sidio county: c. F. KimbalI, Alpine,
Brewster county; William Mcfarland,
Alpine, Brewster county; J. Ike john
Hayes. Barstow. Ward county; l. II
Chambers. Maria. Preside county; I.
L Reese, Alpine, Brewster county; z.
E Davis, Fort Davis, Jeff Davis coun-
u; ". G. Cargin, Toyah, Reeves coun-
ty; S. c. Hopkins, Maria, Preside coun-
ty- L H. Peacock Barstow, Ward coun-
ty- J.. D. Simpson, Marathon, Brewster
county W ". Evans. Fl Paso, FL PaSo
county; W c. Thompson Fort Davis,
Jeff Davis county; E T. West, Bal
morhea. Reeves county ". P. Clark,
Rooney, Marathon Brewster county;
Claud Partridge, Alpine, Jeff Davis
The IL petit jurors selected Monday
morning are; A. D. Cqmmings, Grant
Falls, Ward county; H B. Mcdowell,
FL Paso. FL Paso county; L. V. Smith,
Pecos, Reeves county; Bradford Hardie,
FL Paso. FL Paso county; ". r. Beatty,
Grand Falls. Ward county; E C. Barn
well Barstow, Ward county; D. J.
Garrett. Monahans, Ward county; I.
D. Boxley, Barstow, Ward county; J.
2. Wilson, Alpine, Brewster county; T.
3 Lewis. Pecos, Reeves county.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-23

fully practicing medicine; II complaints
filed.
Luis Diaz. Jose Cara and Frank
AScaratc. charged with unioWfully sell
ing liquor. complaints filed.
3. s. Mckinney. charged with unlaw-
bond.