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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-05

subsidized sufficiently for him
ErefNaSN to take some interest in the
49, outside world. To Mrs. Bar
rington he announced:
Most astonishing situation. Mrs
harrington. We won this fight by the
narrow margin of one vote.
isn't that thrilling, doctor? I'm so
interested in narrow margins" The
remark was thrown in his direction.
To Bud she said. Get the number
on the telephone quickly"
Yes, lady. What is the number?'
Bud asked
1 don't know. Look IN the book
she whispered
Turning to the doctor, she asked,
by one vote, did YOU say. doctor?''
Yes; by one, Mrs. Darlington; only
one, and under the most peculiar cir
cumstances. That vote was cast by
Senator Reuben Glue of BugvilIe City,
Oneida county"
To please his wife, she limited
'Oh. no. l gather from this tele-
gram that Senator Glue was quite i'll
with ptomaine poison and chilblains.
1t seems that he is very fond of can
ned lobster. and he ate perhaps not
wisely. but too much He had to be
carried in to cast his vote. But we
won,' he finished exultantly.
Meantime Bud either had been turn
ing frantically the leaves. of the telt-
phone book or running his finger down
the pages TO ind the desired number.
Say, lady. everybody's name in dis
book begins with smith, he finally
said in despair.
Pardon me just a moment. doctor, :
begged Mrs. Darlington
Certainly lie replied. fussing over
his kilograms and letters
Mrs. Darlington seized the directory
and looked quickly over the names
There it is she said with q sigh of
satisfaction-''62 Hampstead Call it
up quickly and don't mention any
names, you understands"
Bud took up the, receiver, saying.
I'm on
And when does the new law go into
effect. doctor:- Mrs harrington put
the question to divert the doctors at
tention.
Immediately. Mrs Barrington-as
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cepyriaht BIZ GEORGE 4. sroadhurst.

soon as the governor can sign it," he
replied unctuously.
Give me G. Hampstead, and be
quick shouted Bud to central.
The doctor began TO preach.
TOO long have the iniquitous ruled.
The hosts of evil must be subdued lest.
peradventure, we meet the fate of Sod
ON and Gomorrahr'
Jaw, shut upr' Buds lusty yell into
the telephone almost paralyzed the
doctor.
Mercy he cried, startled and con-
fused.
You mustn't do that, Bud" chided
Mrs. harrington.
well, it's some fresh guy on the tel
ephone-Hello, Is dat 81 Hampstead d:
Well, speak up, speak up. All right"
To Mrs. harrington he said: Here you
go, lady, but you'll have to concen-
trate. He's got weak pipes"
Speaking into the phone, Mrs. Bar
rington said: YES; is this DIR. Rabbit
This is Mrs. Barrington-yes. Mrs. Bar
rington." Lowering her voice that the
doctor might not hear her, she contin-
ued: Its all right. Marry them.
VIII: {, You can't hear me? I say
she said, speaking more loudly. In des-
peration she said to Bud:
Make a noise so he can't hear me-"
The boy grasped the situation at
once. I'm on, lady. When l begin to
sing you cut loose and say what you
want to. He won't hear you"
Bud ran to the chair on which the
doctor had seated himself. At the top
of his shrill treble voice he began TO
sing Love Me and the World Is
Mine" The doctor looked at him in
Mortified amazement, thinking the lad
had suddenly lost his senses.
While Bud sang the widow te1ephon-
ed her message
Its all right. Proceed with the GER
emory. They viii be married in five
minutes? Oh, thank you, thank you!
Goodby."
Hanging up the receiver, she called
to Bud, Bud, for goodness sake. what
do you mean by making such a noise %
But Bud would not be stopped. He
intended to carry out his part of the
agreement as long as his breath last
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The doctor proffered her the bundle he
held in his hand.
'-No-why, of course
The ring of the telephone interrupted
her. She tried to reach the desk, but
the doctor interviewed.
.'Oh, let me answer 1t, Mrs. Barring
ton" he begged. 81 noticed you had
some trouble q little while ago.
DIR. Woodhurst held the receiver to
his ear. and in his mildest, most polite
tone said:
"Hello-yes.''
Mrs. harrington walked nervously
10 the other side of the room.
Yes. He isT' Then in a lower
voice, after a pause, the doctor said:
you don't say so. Thank you, thank
you. Goodbye
He hung up the receiver and turned
to Mrs. Barrin gton, who had sunk into
chair awaiting the explosion
Mrs. Darlington he began
Again she sighed.
Nerve yourself. Can you bear an
other shock?''
Yes; r.
Ralph and Myrtle are married." he
announced.
''They are?" She sighed with relief.
outwardiy cool, but inward1y alarmed
and distressed.
''They have eloped, but 1t does not
surprise me-
Doesn't surprise your she muir
INJURED.
Not in the least They should not
have done tit was very wrong, but
they ARE young. 1t was all Ralph's
fault undoubtedly, but forgive them,
won't you. for my sakeT' the doctor
begged.
"Of course forgive them, but I
must tell you, doctor, / must confess
that she began, but the doctor In
the highest spirits cried:
you forgive them; that is enough.
Now must go. This has been a won
derful day for me. My bill Is passed,
and my son is married! Goodby. Mrs.
Darlington. Goodby! My son is pass
ed. and my bill is naTiedp'
The deluded doctor almost ran from
the room to carry the wonderful news
home to mother.
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mrs. DARLINGTON had given
l MI Donovan orders Immediately
- after the race to announce
tSSY that Wildfire and the Duffy
stable were on the market. Home
ward bound she had passed Garrison
in an auto, but had looked away when
he bowed.
Whom Hortense announced Mr.. Gar
rison she not only was greatly sur
prised at his seeming impudence, but
deeply annoyed. Before she could say
she was not at home Garrison enter
ed the room.
Am / intruding? What is the mat
ter? What have I done?" he insisted.
"You know what you have DONE"
she replied colby.
~ don't know. l only know that
yesterday on that very lawn out there
you told me 1 had a chance. and you
said it as though you meant it Since
that time and until late this afternoon
you have been very Kind to me- Then
something happened-something must
have happened--for after the raees
you passed me on the road and cut me
dead Since then have called you up
on the telephone several times and
you have refused to speak to me. /
unanswered But I'm no gutter, and
that is why am here. even if it is an
intrusion. What has happened? What
have 1 done? l have~the right to
+ know
Don't You know?" Mrs. harrington
turned and for the first time in the
interview looked Garrison directly in
the face.
Mo- he bluntly and ernphaticaily
answered
You know of no reason why should
change my opinion of you:'' she asked
with n sneer.
No he replied, with greater en-
phasis.
You know of nothing which. If it
came TO my ears. would make nae alter
my minde-
She watched his expression closely.
Doubts began TO enter her mind No
man could look at her as Garrison did
and lie deliberately
Nothing he laconicalIy replied
| There was a short pause before he
asked her in low tone. what do you
think have doneE'
IF you don't know 1 can't tell you.' -
she answered. with tinge of regret in
her voice.
But you must-you must tell me-
he insisted. The meanest criminal in
the land is entitled TO a trial. Are you
70 punish me without even letting me
know the charge against me1 It's I'M
fair It's unjust, and insist on know
ing what 1 am accused of and who
has made the accusation.
There has been no accusat ion.' she
replied shortly
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ed. Mrs. harrington ran to his side
and covered his mouth with her hand.
When--the' boy was able to speak he
gasped:
oh. l was just trsin' to show the
doc here that I'd been to grand opera
last season. Him and ME was dis
cusSin' it,"
DIR. Woodhurst adjusted his glasses
and examined Bud as professor
would study a rare specimen OF bug.
Then he observed:
This is the most remarkable young
ster l have ever seen. Such a degree
of precociousness has never before
come under my observation
Please forgive him. DOCTOR begged
Mrs harrington You see. Bud is a
privileged character here, but l am
sure he wouldn't deliberately annoy
you. would you, Bud:''
Speaking 10 Mrs, harrington, Bud
said: Say. lady. L don't know what
the Doc called me, but whatever it is
l stands de GAIT. Is there any more
errands:"
No. thank you. Bud There's moth
ing more tonight
Then if you don't mind I'll go down
TO me shelter camp and tumble in de
hay. Good night. lady, Good night,
Doc-' He bowed his way to the door.
Good night" answered the doctor
as he darted away
Would YOU care TO read some of
these kilograms. Mrs Barringtons"
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Then what Is It? What has come
between us? give you my word that
SO far as I know I have done nothing
that would in any way justify the Do
sitton you have taken"
Mrs harrington was not yet fully
convinced The thought of what he
had said about his word ranked in her
mind His answer stirred again her
ants gonism- You give me your word, :"
she repeated with contempt
81 give you my word he protested.
81 don't claim to be better than any
other man, but what I do is open and
above board There's no other wo-
man
Mrs. Darlington made a gesture of
annoyance and disgust. ..It isn't that
she declared
'NThen what Is it7 I'm not only
fighting for my justification; I'm fight
ing for my happiness. Everything
hold dear is at stake Tell me what 1t
is. and if 1 don't clear myself I'll take
my punishment. I give you my word
that since I have known you have
done nothing that + should wish to
hide from you. / give you my word
that I have done no act that would
make me ashamed to look you or any
the face, and II you have heard or
learned anything to the contrary It's
untrue; it's a het''
Even II 1t were untrue It would be
too late now" she faltered, with a
deep sigh.
TOO late?" he cried in dismay.
Sanderson returned most opportune-
" to spare Mrs. Darlington a very try
ing moment
Henrietta he called.
Garrison started back a pace. The
one word explained much. To him
Sanderson said:
How are you, Garfsonr'
Garrison looked at her for enli9hten-
ment. :.
''Mr. Sanderson has asked me to mar
~ him. she explained.
Il told you was out to win an
nounced the lucky man.
you said fairly Garrison called
his attention to their compact
And I've won fairly. wouldn't
care to win any race on foul, par
ticularly this one, and I've won 1t fair
ly." announced Sanderson.
Are you sure?" queried Garrison.
quite. So far as 1 am concerned
this race has been absolutely on the
level. I know how you must feel, old
man" Sanderson spoke with all sin
certify.
please begged Garrison.
"But there were to be no hard feel
ings, remember"
Sanderson took Garrtson's hand and
shook it. Garrison simply replied, 'I
congratulate you He bowed more
formally to Mrs. Darlington, remark
ing: 81 congratulate you, too, and hope
you will both be very happy. Good
night
Good night" Her answer was very
faint
When he had left the room she sank
down on the sofa. Sandersen said to
her, with fervor:
"One of US had to lose I'm glad
wasn't the one"
Before Mrs. Darlington could reply
Hcrtense announced Donovan. The
hostess remarked to Sanderson:
ION businessr He won't be long"
May wattr' he requested
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lust an you wish.

ust Al you wish
Sandefson walked to the window and
looked out into the warm summer
night. At that moment be felt very
happy and contented He had won the
woman whom he loved devotedly. The
only regret was that Garrison should
have lost
Donovan plunged at once into the OBJ
ject Of his visit
IT'S all settled The stables sold
and all want is Jour o. X" he said
to her.
-.All settled" She heard his an
nouncement with regret Very keen1y
she felt the parting with Wtldfre-
II don't know the name Of the big
flash. but the brokers handling the deal
are Brown & Harrington I'll know
the name of the buyer when they hand
van continued
I'm-I love them all, especially Wild
fire. I do hope they'll be good TO her. -
They got to be. Lgo with the sta
ble.' Donovan assured her.
Good. You'll let me know. won't
you, as soon as you find out who has
bought it?''
''Surest thing you know. Gee, amt
1t too badi Tomorrow it won't be
owner and trainer. tn just be Mrs.
Darlington and Donovan. Amt 1t too
bad?" he asked with deep regret
TT will be too bad Donovan, be-
fore you go have a little present for
you-a little keepsake"
I'm still waiting" limited sanderson.
Don't bother about no keepsake,
Mrs. Darlington" said Donovan with
a deprecatory gesture.
''I'll get it for you. Wait just q
minute, please" she begged To San
derson she said: Keep Mr.. Donovan
company. He's horseman, but don't
let that bother you"
Sanderson motioned 10 Donovan to
take seat, but the trainer simply nod
ded a rHowdy~ and remained stand
ing. Sanderson strolled toward him
and remarked with the greatest sin
cerity:
eve read a great deal about you
lately, Mr.. Donovan-partcularly about
your training wildf1re. It must make
man proud and happy to own horse
like wildfre"
you guessed it." answered Donovan
heartily. ''The owner Of Wrdflre
thinks as much Of her as though she
was one OF the family
IT thought Mr.. Duffy had no more
sentiment than a lamppostT' asked
Sanderson with some curiosity.
"What Duffyr growled Donovan
John Duffy, tho bookmaker, who
owns Wi1dhre," he explained.
Donovan could scarcely restrain his
feelings Gowns wildflref Sayi Dc
you know what he'd bleed If he acci
dentally cut his handf- he asked con
temptuously.
mo"
Lemon Juice! Sentiment He't
rob his widowed sister and think II 9
fine piece of work.
But I understood you to say that h<
cared for WiIdf1re az IT.
Donovan interrupted him: you're
playin' the wrong horse. He don't OWE
Wildfre. He amt got nothin' to dc
with the DUFFY stable and never did"
But I thought began Sanderson
but Donovan would not let him finish
ITO be eonoiudod.1
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ANCIENT PHRASE A MIsNoMER

money In Chanosryr Not What the
Name Implies, English Say.
Most people have heard the phrase
money in chancery," but it Is moro
than doubtful whether many people
know what the money Is or how IL
came into chancery or how 1t gets out
In most cases after the lapse OF many
years, says the London Answers
As matter of fact, the phrase mon
ey In chanceryr Is a misnomer, for
there Is not now q court OF chancery
az a separate organization Il Wa
killed by act OF parliament. the judica-
ture act doing the deed There b .
chancery division OF the high court a
justice, and the money commonly CALI
ed money In chancery II simply stand
ing In the books OF the supreme court
pay Office
How did the money get thsrsf
Imagine a typical case. A man d.
in 1850. He leaves property % trus-
tees In trust for his four chfldren.
One of these children goes abroad and
settles out there Some dispute arises
between the other children and tie
trustees. The matter comes before tho
court and the trustees are ordered b
pay the shares into court They Do
CulSs anu In C1KuG Cn8 C01S0 ckxktuE0D
are able to draw out their shar1A. boa
the one abroad never claims Id. ana
unless he or his descendants ciatm ths
money It Will lie there stfl
There Is nofhing more uuprodtzbas
than the pursuit OF money In chanceryL
Dozens Of people have wasted their
means and their lives at the game ID
hunting unclaimed funds One In q
hundred may get something In the END.
The other ninety-nine md themselves
baked and disappointed.
Some people run away with the i0ee
that because they happen TO bear thu
same name as one OF the people man.
toned In the List Of unclaimed fundD
In the books OF the supreme court
therefore they stand good chance OK
getting something. That In not So
and even people with uncommon
names, although they see q similar
name in the list, often do not stand .
ghost of chance. The court VIII re-
quire very strict proof and very strong
evidence indeed before It win order
money to be paid out to q claimant,
and hearsay evidence Is not acceptable
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A Question Of Values.

Jam always did attract little Arthur,
and he persisted in helping himself In
spite OF his mothers orders.
One day she caught him In the oct.
the jam pot In one hand and q large
spoon In the other.
Arthur, you naughty boyr she said
sadly. why do you always disobey
me and steal the jamT'
Arthur's sweet blue syes turned
heavenward. and a little smile stols
around his lips
'T was just wondering. mother he
murmured gently.
"Wondertng7 What do you mean.
childr asked his exasperated parent
well, mother, haven't tasted the
jam yet" explained the lad, land
was Just wondering II it's nice enough
to be whipped for."-Answerx-
Tea m China costs from B 10 ID
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A Marrow MARGIN.

~7R. WOODHURSTS elatfon had
. subsidized sufficiently for him
5FHaSy to take some interest in the
49, outside world To Mrs Bar
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-05

Tea m China costs from b n
cents q pound. according 30 quality.
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A Rejected Proposal.

= hrs. HARRINGTON had giver
MI Donovan orders Immediately
~ after the race to announce
tSsSY that Wildfire and the Duffy
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-05

ed. Mrs. Harrington ran TO his side
and covered his mouth with her hand.
When-the boy was able to speak he
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-03
FORMER WARDEN IS |
on HAND TO TESTIFY

st. Louis. Dec. 3.-B. A. McAleer OF
Oklahoma City. resumed the stand on
cross examination in the hearing OF
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International Harvester company, tes-
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John H. Bowler, of Sioux Falls. S.
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used in defraying the expenses Of the
legislative committee Of the State I'm
plement Dealers association.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-03

An0nR the mMR0Mu n0Ilon0ta Far
|ccrnplete sets ana ertr., numher. IN
Afundev w.s one vo,,nr man r,,t,, : NE
list Of numbers ti,.t he wsnted 4.
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he wanted e.tra nicture. IN mo.t ~
them that renuire mora than ore
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was assisting him. and he replied that
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wife IN as.ist him mt fro,, ~. nav
he h,ushed when MA a.l.ad INA cue.t,cr
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waiting ana n re- WIN. IL. WIN .hsre
In fhe $500 or at the ai.mord rin~
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And he took ali The nur,her. nm "a
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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-03
DEATHS-FUNERALS

LeMcnt Mitchell. aged "a years.
died last night at the family home,
1912 North Fifteenth street. Tuber-
culosis was the cause Of his demise.
His wife and parents, two brothers
and a sister survive. Funeral serv-
ices will be held tomorrow afternoon
at 1:3t o'clock at the Schneider &
Sidenfaden chapel. Rev. c. L. Chal-
FAINT will officiate. The body will be
taken 70 Nampa on the 2:30 o'clock
car anu will be inferred in the Kohler
Lawn cemetery.
Jcssie the o1-days- infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Neal
OF South Sixteenth street, died dur
ing the night at the home and the
death ., the little one, which had been
sickly since birth, was not discovered
until this morning. The funeral was
held this afternoon and burial was in
Morris Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Mary o. Ackley died on Mon.
day morning at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. Q. H. Bushnell at
Eagle. Mrs. Ackley was s6 years Of
age and only survived Mrs. Bushnelrs
death ny four weeks She had out
lived al of her immediate family, the
only near relatives left being her two
granddaughters, Mrs. C. F. Judson and
Miss Elizabeth Bushnell, both of
Eagle. Funeral services will be held
at the Bushnell home at Eagle at 1880
p. m. Wednesday and burial will be
in Morris Hill cemetery.
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Bachelor After the $500
For 4 Wedding Trip

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