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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-01

necessity for planning. II was pure
luck which prizes open most doors OF
life. and It was upon luck alone
| must rely now. | have often won
/ dered since how | ever succeeded in
/ squeezing my body through that mar.
/ row opening into the empty fireplace
/ without mt least knocking over some
thing during the difficult passage But
| did manage. working my way down
slowly, creeping inch by inch Ike a
snake, carefully testing each object |
touched in the darkness for fear of It's
proving loose. until finally lay
stretched at full Iength upon what
was evidently. from its feeling. a
carpet Of unusually fine texture
The room proved TO be an inner one
and unlghtod, bedchambcr. as |
soon determined, for my outstretched
hands encountered the posts OF q bed.
Then slight gust OF air partially
sweD: '>'Io hanging curtain. which
rustled like silk, and caught a brief
glimpse Of the adjacent parlor Il was
likewise unillumined. but the door
leading into the front hall stood ujar
and through that opening there
poured stream OF radiance. together
with the incessant hum Of many voices
in animated conversation, the deep
blare OF the band. with the ceaseless
movement Of dancing feet
Satisfying myself by sense Of touch
that the bed was unoccupled for |
was far too experienced a soldier 10
leave an enemy in my rear. | crept
cautiously forward to the intercepting
curtain. and drawing It aside took
careful survey of the outer apartment
1t was large and handsomely fur.
nished room. polished mahogany
writing.table Uttered with papers oc-
cupying n prominent position against
the farther wall. A swivel chair
stood beside II, and across its back
hung what appeared to be q suit of
clothing. | saw no other signs OF hu.
man occupancy.
Convinced that the apartment was
deserted, and discovering no different
means OF egress, crossed the room on
tiptoe, and peered cautiously out into
the hall. 1t was not a pleasing pros
pect to one in my predicament. The
lower portion. Judging from the In
cessant hum Of voices, was filled with
people, who we're either unable to
find place within the crowded ball
room, or else preferred greater retire
ment for conversation Even the wide
stairway had been partially pre-
empted. young lieutenant, as II
judged from his shoulderstraps, sit, |
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-01

ere respondent with bright red fac
ings AMI profusiCI of gold braid
with all my soul loathed the thought
OF disguise, and especially the hated
uniform Of the enemy. It was re
pugnant TO every iusth / of my being
and would certainly mean added
degradation and danger in the event
Of capture.
let ! saw no other way Sheridan
Brennan, Cation, the three who would
certainly recognize me- on sight, ! was
assured were absent. although they
might return at any moment. The
greater reason FOR haste. the less ex-
cuse for delay But II should chance
to run foul Of the rightfu owner OF
the garments amid that crush below,
and he should recognize them what
then? I stood close beside the writ
ing table as revolved these consld,
cratlons rapidly In mind and my eye
CHANGED to fall upon an open paper.
/, was an official order, bearing date
a. 3 p. IN. that same day. command.
ing Colonel CulbertsOn to move his
battery at once down the kendallyille
pike, and report to Rrigadier-General
Knowls for assignment to his brigade
evidently the new dress uniform had
been carefully brushed and laid out
TO be worn at the ball that evening:
the sudden receipt Of this order had
caused the owner TO depart hastily in
his service dress. vigorously express
ing his feelings. no doubt, while his
servant. now enjoying liberty below
stairs. had neglected to pack up his
masters things
This knowledge was the straw
which decided me; would chance II.
Hastily ! drew on the rich blue and
red over my old gray, adding the dress
sword ! had discovered In a closet,
and then. wondering curiously what
sort OF figure | might cut in all these
fine habiliments, sought a glance at
myself within mirror hanging upon
the bedroom wall Faith! but II was
Gods mercy that | did.
Such face as grlnned at me from
tLat glass, peering over the high-cut.
decorated collar. would surely have
created n genuine sensation In those
rooms below Serious as my situation
was. laughed at the thought Of 1t
until tears ran down my cheeks, leav.
ing white streaks the full length OF
them: for no chimneysweep in the
full tide Of his glorious career was
ever worse sooted and begrimed.
thought OF the elegantly dressed
lieutenant and the blonde young lady
upon the stalrs-surely they would
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-01

whar ye are thet stuck my fui
down an pieniB' Reckon I was moth
or fireplace, like tibet one on ther
first llure"
! lowered myself silently. and felt
along the stones until located the
oPcriug. and roughly measured ita
dimensions.
4 shall have 20 risk crawling out
here, jed" said finally, for | shall
surely stick fast II go up another
ten Icet DO you suppose you can
squeeze through 10 the top?"
u reckon | kin" he returned calm.
IT, But hadn't We better stick ter.
so'her, Cap?"
No" ! answered firmly You 90
on, ana one OF us must Get through
lc Lee Don't mind me at all: get
down from the roof as best you can
If am caught it will be all the more
important that you should succeed"
''T 4 done-I thank thee, Roderick.
for the word: # nerves my heart. il
stccls my sword
Even as he spoke could hear him
creeping steadily upward. 1t soon be.
came evident tIat his progress was
growing slower. more difficult Then
oll sounds above me ceased, and I
knew he must have attained the roof
In safety.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-01
COMMERCIAL CLUBS RESOLVE.
Goes on Record for Good Roads and
Against Parcels Post.

Jefferson City-The State Associa-
ton Of Commercial Clubs, in session
here, adopted resolutions condemninE
the parcels post, Endorsed the policy
Of road building and the Missouri
statewide Road Improvement asso.
citation; congratulated the railroads
upon their support in development
work; commended the State College
Of Agriculture and recommended fer
Il more liberal appropriation; in.
lorsed the Lever agricultural bin in
congress; favored the reclamation OF
swamp lands; thanked the press for
support; suggested the raising OF
funds for exploitation work. and
closed with a resolution urging wom-
en- to support the movement for the
upbuiiding of Missouri An amend
u"nt, fayorlng a state immigration
bureau. was added.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-01
MISSOURI NEWS
NOTED CHARACTER succUmss.
Was Constitutional Delegate and SOL
der In Civil War

St Joseph.-The death Of DR.. Lewis
II. Weatherby, formerly Of Maysville,
removes prominent citizen of north
west Missouri from the hOnored stage
Of activity. DR.. Weatherby, entering
the Union army at Laclede, Mo, was
made FIRST lieutenant of Company X,
Seventh volunteers, Missouri cavalry,
July "a, 1861, which, from its muster
out was consolidated with and became
the First Missouri Volunteer cavalry
10 the end OF the war
In the November, 1864, election, he
was elected n delegate from the Third
senatorial district to the constitution
al convention of 1895, which in FIVE
days after meeting, January G. 1865,
abolished slavery in Missouri imme-
dintely and Internationally forever.
and then proceeded to revise the state
constitution to conform to the New
Missouri Or Weatherby was born
September &c, 1929, in Tompkins coun.
ty, New York.
The death of Dr. Weatherby leaves
but three survivor of that memorable
convention, viz, Chauncey t. Filley of
ST. Louis Gustayus ST. Gem OF st
Gcnoviove, and Samuel A. Gilbert OF
Platte county, II still living, at Deni.
son, Texas Missouri was the first OF
the border slave states to voluntarily
abolish slavery constitutionally
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-01
Ex.convlcts Citizenship Restored.

Jefferson City-Upon the recon-
incubation of Speed Mosby, former
pardon attorney. John T. Barker,
speaker Of the Missouri general as
sembly, and other citizens, Gov Had
ley restored the citizenship Of John
Nixon Of Macon county, who served
two years in the pontentiary in the
early COS for grand larceny.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-01
ARCHITECTS WILL COMPETE.
Capitol Commission Plans Contest
Following Tour of inspection.

Jefferson City.-The state capitol
commission win complete plans for
an architectural contest before begin
ming tom of inspection Of state cap
.tois
The plans of the competition, how
ever, will not be announced until the
trip.
THE rules OF the American Insti-
tute of Architects will be adhered TO-"
said member OF the commission. 1t
Is expected that the capitol bond case
will be set down for argument in the
supreme court about February 10.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-01
Miners, Rescue Head KILLED.

Windsor-Hiram Hyde, pit boss at
Bowens mine No. 8. was killed by
falling down the shaft, a distance OF
30 feet Both legs were broken and
his head was crushed. Hyde was
leader Of the rescue party which
found the bodies of two shot Grers
killed by an explosion in Boone mine
No 4, July 13. He was 80 years old
and had wife and two children.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-01
slx-Foot Mayor Easy for Thuo.

Observation-Disclosures G. A. Cohen was
robbed Of diamond ring, two da-
mond studs, his pocketbO0k and watch
by a lone highwsyman Dr. Cohen is
a man 6 feet inches in height, and
weighs 200 pounds. He usually car.
ries a revolver when out at night. but
had left his weapon at home
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-01
ScoIded. Girl Kills Self.

Sedalia.-Mary Bailey, aged IS, after
g reprimand by her mother, killed her.
eslf at her home with carbolic acid.
Three years ago Miss Bailey's broth
or, Victor. aged g years, stabbed and
killed his 14year-old brother, Kirk,
while quarrellng.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-01
CHAPTER XIV.
! Became a Colonel OF Artillery.

Became a Colonel Of Artillery.
My own situation AT this moment
was too critical. too fun of peril and
uncertainty. 10 afford opportunity for
moralIlinr over l|uugay's chances Of
"srnp" Only one possibility lay be
fore me-tncrc remained no choice, no
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-01
Fulton May Be Wet Soon.

Fulton.-Fulton may have three ga.
looms early next month. Three appli.
cations to conduct dramshops were
filed with County Clerk W. r. Taylor
and will be acted upon by the county
court February s.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-01
HorribieI
CTo BE CONTINUED,

What's the difference between an
Irishman frozen to death and High.
lander on a mountain peekl One 10
kilt with the cold. the other cold with
the kilt-7Exchanga
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-01
Woman Made Temporary Sheriff

Lebanon.-At meeting OF the
county court Mrs. Nancy Hayes VIII.
Iiams, widow Of Sheriff W. J. VIII
liams, was appointed sheriff to serve
until the special election to fill the
vacancy is held February IT,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-01
Menlnaltls at Snrlnnfinlh-

Springfeld-Three cases of menin.
gifts have been placed under quaran-
tine here by the city authorities. Two
schoolboys were attacked first and
later another victim was reported.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-02-01


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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-06-14
MACK |NSPECTS
CONVENTION HALL
MOST REMARKABLE HE HAD
EVER SEEN
Democratic headquarters Opened on
Arrival Of Chairman Mack in Bal
timore-Question Of Temporary
Chairman Not Settled. Said Mack.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Baltimore, Md, June 15-The
headquarters of the democratic COM
mittee were opened tonight when
Chairman Norman f. Mack arrived.
The chairman inspected the conyen-
tion hall and declared it was the
most remarkable he had ever seen.
The question of a the temporary
Craftsmanship is not settled said
Mack. Among the names discussed
by members of the committee was
Judge Parker, Senator OGorman.
Ollie James and Senator Kern.
No serious conferences will be
held as to presidential candidates
until after the Chicago convention.
Mack added that the principal
plans of the democrats will be dis
cussions Of tariff, high cost Of liv-
ing and the trusts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-06-14
CHAIRMAN MACK
GONE TO BALTIMORE
LEADERS HAVE CONFERENCE
WITH TAMMANY LEADER
New York Delegates Will Probably
Vote for Mayor Gaynor on First
Ballot-Delegates from Empire
Considering Clark and Harmon.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
New York, June Norman
Mack, chairman of the democratic
committee, Secretary Woodson of
the committee and Roger Sullivan.
the Illinois democratic leader. left
for Baltimore this afternoon.
Roger Sullivan, Mack and Wood
son discussed the presidential situa-
tion with Chas T. Murphy, the
Tammany leader here today.
The meeting gave rise to reports
of plan for the mutual support Of
New York, Illinois and Indiana for
candidates at Baltimore who may be
under consideration, in case there II
no early nomination
Leaders here sa the New York
delegates expect to vote for Mayor
Gaynor or Governor Dix on the first
ballot. Other candidates said TO be
under consideration by the New York
delegation are Champ Clark and
Judson Harmon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-06-14
RIO GRANDE RY.
HELD ANNUAL ELECTION
New Officers and Directors Chosen.
c. L. Macmanus is Vice President
and General Manager.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Rio Grande Railway
company held June III resulted in
the election Of new officers and a
number OF new directors. Follow
ing is the new official directory:
j. S. Pyeatt, president
C. l.. Macmanus. vice president
and general manager.
0. II. Nance. secretary and treas
.urer.
+. n. Hamilton. assistant secre-
tary and assistant treasurer.
Directors-B. L. Winchell. J. s.
Pyeatt. G. l.. Macmanus, Claude
Pollard, r. NJ. Johnston. o. II.
Nance and B. f. Wilson.
Mr.. Pyeatt. the new president or
the road il the vice president or the
Frisco. who has just been transfer
red from the Fort Worth and Rio
Grande to take charge OF the Gulf
Coast lines. changing places with
~. III. Elliott Several new names
appear among the directors, one be-
ing r. Nj Johnston OF the Houston
Post
G. Il. Macmanus. who has been
promoted TO be vice president and
general manager of the road, has
been its general agent for the past
two years, being also the very ef-
ficient general agent for the -. A.
B x M. road at Brownsville. Mr..
lMacmanus will contine To conduct
the business Of both roads here as
formerly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-06-14
TEXAS CONTESTS
HEARD TODAY
PROMISES TO BE VERY HOT
BATTLE
Sudden Adjournment of National
Committee Yesterday causes Sur
prise-Many Surmises as to Rea-
SON of Recess Talk of Bolt
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Chicago. H., June 13-The Mis-
souri, compromise decision and the
sudden adjournment of the republi-
can national committee this after
noon was the subject Of much dis
cussion and speculation tonight
Explanations of the unexpected
adjournment traversed q long scale
Some contend that the compromise
presaged the general getting to-
gether Of the Taft and Roosevelt
forces.
Most plausible, however, was that
it was probable the session ended
earlier than usual to permit the Taft
forces to prepare for the struggle
over the Texas and Washington
delegates
The Roosevelt men say the out
come of the Missouri contest ex-
ceeded their moT sanguine hopes.
On the other hand the Taft men
seemed to take the outcome COM
placently.
Senator Dixon said two members
of the Taft majority had served no
tice that they would go not further
in unseating the Roosevelt dele
gates who were regularly chosen.
and shat Penrose and Crane wanted
time to prepare a change Of plans.
The Texas contests will furnish
the next big battle in the committee
In Texas the political life of Cecil
Lyon and the strength of the Roose-
welt machine are at stake.
Roosevelt managers say there will
be no compromise in Texas. The
Taft men assert they will fight for
all the contested delegations on the
ground that the Lyon organization
chose delegates in defiance of the
district apportionment plan of the
national comm '@tee
The talk of bolt seems on the
wane.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-06-14
OLD FRAME SHACKS VANISH
UNDER TOUCH OF PROGRESS
Row of 0ne-Story Houses Corner
Elizabeth and 18th Torn Down.
Fine Buildings May Replace Them

The row of old frame shacks.
81 standing on the southwest corner
of Elizabeth and 18th streets, is be-
ing torn down. This property be-
longs to the estate of the late James
P Browne and his brother Albert
A. Browne The buildings are all
of one-story They are among the
Oldest structures in the town, hav-
ing been built many years before
the Cival War. They had become
unsightly and out Of keeping with
the air of modern progress in evil
dence in Brownsville, and the
owners wisely decided to remove
them
The ground thus cleared is one
of Brownsville's most valuable
building lots standing as it does on
the corner of the most used street
crossing in the city Many investors
have had an eye upon it but it has
not been for sale 1t is understood
that plans are on foot for the erec-
tion of a large and handsome busi-
ness block on this site, which will
be one Of the costliest buildings in
Brownsville. This j. not confirmed,
however. by the owners.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-06-14
TWELVE DELEGATES
MERC|FULLY SPARED
STEAM ROLLER SKIPS MORE
ROOSEVELT MEN
Compromise Effected in Missouri
Contests. Giving Roosevelt Eight
of a Possible Fourteen-Gains
Four from North Carolina.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Chicago, ILL.,, June Eight
delegates were added to the Roose-
welt column. and eighteen TO Taft's
by the republican national commit
tee in deciding contests today.
The committee also decided a con-
test between rival Roosevelt factions
in two North Carolina districts, thus
clearing the Coloners titel to four
delegates, bringing the number of
ticially credited to him today to 12.
While it was day Of Roosevelt
victories the victories were achieved
with the full acquiescence of the
Taft majority in the committee.
The Missouri contests, which
threatened another battle between
the Taft and Roosevelt forces in
which the lines drawn were COM
promised SO effectively that the com
mittee was unanimous in giving
Roosevelt, eight and Taft of the
contested delegates of that state.
Contests from the six Mississippi
districts were all decided in favor of
Taft.
Today's decisions brings the total
number of votes given to Taft by
the committee to 159, Roosevelt 13
1t is understood that a conference
will be held looking to COM
promises in several other states
These compromises, however, will
not affect Texas or Washington.
Eighty-two contests remain to be
decided.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-06-14
RE6EL CHIEFS
RETIRE TO JUAREz
HAVE ABANDONED PLAN OF DE-
PENDING CHIHUAHUA
Leaders, According to Gen. Huerta,
Wish to be Near the American
Border in Case Of Defeat-Rebels
Defeated Near Torreon.
Associated Press.

EhSSONtdlCu Il lCoos
Mexico City. Mex, June IA
dispatch to FL impartial from Gen.
Huerta's headquarters, revived per-
sonally by the federal commander,
said Pascual Orozco, jr., Salazar and
other rebel chiefs had gone to Juarez
according to information received
here, and had abandoned the idea Of
defending the city Of Chihuhau, but
would continue operations near the
border so that they might escape in
to the United States if necessary.
1t is rumored that "Cheche" Cam
pos, a rebel leader, has been arrested
in FL Paso. Forty-three Of the rebel
garrison at Juarez are also reported
to Huerta as having deserted and
gone to the American side.
Seventy rebels were killed or
wounded in a battle at Pedricena,
southwest of Torreon today. The
federal losses are reported as small
The rebel commander, Argumedo. j.
reported to be mortally wounded