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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-04

DO take It. Alice. I don't care
whether you ever pay II. And you'll
need all OF that. Pay It back when
you're rich"
After a moment. she interrupted the
others thanks. Tell me. Alice. II you
had It to do over. would you still
marry Tom"
That's n funny question"
Il know It is. But want to
know"
Yes. I would. Pat. Toms poor. and
we've had a hard time &c get along
this last year. butt love him She
lifted her head to look into PatrIcia's
eyes with a sort OF defiance.
Il suppose-that-makes all the diff
ference"
Alice nodded. "Of course. wish
We had more. | don't like to be poor
neither does Tom. But I'd rather
have Tom poor than any other man
rich. And then we're young-we've
got time 10 get ahead. Toms smart.
too. He won't always he down"
NO. Of course. he won't" agreed
Patricia softly.
And then. | want to help him get
along. It's fun doing It together-the
planning and all. Tom calls It pipe
dreaming. But we mean it to CONF
true just the same
Yes, II must be fun said Patricia.
Alice, cheered up. her courage re-
stored by the money in her hand. re-
newed her expressions OF gratitude,
kissed Patricia afectionately, and hur-
ried on her way 10 Tom.
When Mrs. Barrett came in present
ly. she was amazed 10 End Patricia in
tears. an u~nheard-of occurrence.
Why. Psttie. dear. darling. what's
the NATTER"
Nothing"
Why. honey. I thought you didn't
have a thing in the world 10 cry for"
We'll. I haven't with a sob.
Cant you see. Nuzzer. that's why I'm
doing it,"
Mrs. Barrett thought they had bet
Ter 20 10 some ntce. funny play that
night. so they went-to the theatre
anyway. And as they were coming out
Patricia saw Evan Burgess-with a
girl.
Mrs. Barrett. being wise. did not
comment upon Evans companion. nor
did Patricia.
Patricia did not begin To undrcss at
once after she had closed the door Of
her W room. Instead. she sat down
and began very slowly and thought
fully to take on her long. white gloves.
She had never possessed long white
gloves before the days Of Miss Mea-
CHAINS money. and now they seemed
10 her the symbol n her changed for
tunes She loved luxury. even more
ardcntly since she had known 20 well
the discomforts Of poverty
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Why not face the truth for once? Il
was Evan who made the difference.
whether she was rich or poor. between
happiness and discomfort.
But she had given up Evan for the
down and the embroidery OF life. Now.
perhaps. this other girl would console
him. and help him to rise. and share
his pipe-dreams. And Patricia could
marry-Harry Dart for instance
and be very rich and gay and envied.
and think Of Evans wife on his knee
in the hrelight. After all and after
all. had Miss Meacham done so much
for her?
When once a problem is faced with.
out sophistry or self-deception, some
progress has been made toward its
solution. All the next day Patricia
was unwontedly quiet and thoughtful.
II was toward evening that Mrs.
Barrett hustled in from the telephone.
Dear, dear. what do you think. Pat
tie? Mrs. swett's Charles got crushed
in the elevator down there where he
works. Mrs. Smith just 'phoned me.
They don't know whether he'll live or
not. I'm going right down TO Mrs.
Swett's 10 see what / can do
4 Yes. do. mother"
] Her mother had on her wraps and
was az the door when Patricia spoke
again.
'Mothsr-vould you mind 50 much
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And all this time" he laughed at
himself a little. I've been waiting to
get raised TO twenty-five, so I could
ask you TO marry me. thought-we
could get along fne on that"
I'm so sorry. Evan, but-but I Just
couldn't" She did not look at him.
He came and stood by the table. too.
II wonder huskily. lift you hadn't
enough"
She raised her eyes to his now
Isn't n evident that don't care
~enoueh?"
Does that mean" he asked slowly.
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"Oh, Well-we haven't seer you
for a long time"
why. II thought probably you'd
he busy His voice sounded
pleased. though.
II thought III call you up. Come
up 10 see us soon. won't you?"
We'll. | sure will. Er-how about
to-night?'
We're going to the theatre tonight.
But tomorrow"
Let's say tomorrow. then. I'll he
up sure. I'm glad YOU called"
"All right. then. We're at the Ere.
dOnia, you know. Good-by."
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that II YOU had cared. YOU would have
given Up Miss Meacham's money!
"I-suppose So"
"G'm-Im glad Of that anyway" At
least his dream Of her need not be
furnished: - was in himself that
there was lack, not in her. And that
was best.
The elegant little clock on thefman-
tel began 10 tick loudly in the silence.
as II It had suddenly raised It's voice.
Well" Evan sighed. Il guess I
might as we'll he going
She did not say stay.
And. perhaps ! hadn't better come
any more" He held out his hand.
"GOod-by."
"Good-by. Evan But-of course.
we're friends just the same"
His bOyish face was white. I'm
glad But / guess ] hadn't better come
any more. Patricia lie went out
quickly.
After awhile said Mrs. Barrett:
why. Evan hasn't been up for a long
time. ! wonder what's the natter"
Patricia did not look up Evan
wanted me TO marry him. mother. and
couldn't"
Dear. dear" sighed Mrs. Barrett.
Poor boy. I'm So sorry
Patricia said nothing
Her mother embroidered a few moro
stitches do you know. I used 10
day7"
Did youe" evenly.
The idea always pleased mo You
seemed so suited to each other. I
wonder ~ Miss Noacham-
Patricia broke boo l~mpattenf1v ooh.
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And so y0u l-a marrirf. rafrl
r'n narrrn Y1H have re1rI
tsNsr rome fh7urhf O fan-yI tha-
sour no ir -uf FOL rr mnrtrf out
'1- r1r hT 90 h-nf'a u-arhsm
rr t1.ni b4 hrr money
ff -4f earrf 500 r nffoif.
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rrr y-rn forrirs ne Or u
wet rf-r.f 30 -arf aaf res
r rraf 49, go ~ fnoes
-a s f.a uas ere 'r Hrms -
Hers -r afrr rrrrr r ~
u.rr f frIrf r11 .rr harEf
fts boz rrs rlrf H
NJ frr ure un Even ed -
uarr1 rraa f1r tare ur1ey
fr ~ rrn arf nr
'o Harr r frurr SOD 10 Hars
frter aunr errr r-eurI 81
give W SOB marry rr mar
f7u Corr -rrI ftr mersv anVuar
arf Evsn sha Rave H fo console
f.~ mo- vrn aHr brave ~nough
and ess errarf fr marrv Evan
in srs ~ my dear me agacE
- uH g1arG
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She hung M the receiver. and sat
for q moment staring t%houchtfully at
tho floor. How pleased he seemed,
How very pleased She felt strangely
az If By had made n discovery dis
c0yery not wholly welcome.
That night az the theatre she re-
called how many plays she and Evan
had seen ioge'her-frnm the balcony
and even from the gallery. What fun
o. had ieen' They had been such good
frioude-woll. was there any reason
why they shouldn't DO good friends
now No. 81 course not. only
When Evan came. Patricia wore a
pale blue dress. very pretty and cX-
pousivc and fashionable. and how o.
jid set her on. making her eyes so
deeply violet. her hair so brightly gold.
her fair skin faircr still. And she had
a little air nov. not self conscious. hut
secure and poised. with the knowledge
that she Or the setting
She had really forgotten that Evan
was sn good looking. but no was a lit
no raIe. and surely Do had not always
loolod a. ho- so. The evening passed
quickly
lie came again soon. and again. his
eyes bright. bis spirits high. and each
time no left Patricia quiet. thought.
full
~ las'. ono night. she had gone %
Che window % draw The blind. and fhe
moor vas iIs' rising
Oh come Evan. and 500 the moon.
she called If- GORGEOUS"
Do. como end stood beside her
len 30 bis TONIGHT. D. went on
Lightly and -r.h a deep gold isn't
Dr. Lowell. r10fnrfII1'
-.. f.t r.. f..r .,.s.r apt %,
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not equal" she paused. well. I
never was much OF n hand 10 stew
anyway. My heartstrinss haven't got
just rooted In that money. Pattie."
She spoke with a cheerful significance.
Patricia was left alone-with pride
and desire.
said Pride: II he is so easily con.
soled, let him have that other girl
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Will you run after him? Will you lay
your heart under his feet when he has
forgotten you?
Said Desire: At least, see II he still
loves you. Isn't he your man out OF
all the world? Then why not take
him? And take him you must II You
are TO have him.
She did not want to talk to him over
the telephone; she wrote him a o
saying only: Come. II you wish"
He came. amazed, eager. marveling.
Evan. do you still-want me?"
"oh. Patricia. you don't mean Il.
And OF course. l couldn't let you
but He was taking her anyway.
After awhile. he whispered exultant.
ly: I'm make It all back for you,
darling. You'll sec. l knotU I can.
Why, Mr.. Devers likes me fine-said
he wished he had a son like me. Some
day he'll take me into the hrm-when
he sees how I hustle. And I'd rather
have my money. wouldn't your"
Yes" breathed Patricia.
Mrs. Barrett said she was canda
lized by the indecent haste Of that
wedding. which took place two DAYS
thereafter. but she appeared wreathed
in smiles just the same.
And II was the day after the wed.
ding that she. with Mr.. and Mrs. Evan
Burgess. called upon Lawyer creel
man.
MI Creelman. Patricla announced.
Il have come up to present my hus-
band"
Crcelman chuekled. shaking their
hands hard. We'll. we'll. well. what
DO You think OF that7 You're pretty
brave. you two. you are But its a
fine thing to be young. I tell you"
lie sat az bic desk. turning grave.
You understand. ~ course. what
you're giving up. young ladyg'
Patricia nodded. biushing under
Evans eyes
II she could see you two young
people now : 'hInk Miss Meacham
would probably reconsider her dIctum
! used to thlnk she had some softer
momsnts-but here's your letter
Zee handed Patricia a seaIsd save'
oro To DO river % rafriria Barrett
I'M thr erer' n hrr marriage
Tho single sheet shook a uf.rs IN
Patricia tanfa
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cure-they would not freeze or starve.
Beyond that. what was the gain? Did
she really enjoy the play more in a
two-dollar seat. dressed extensively
than she had in her old brown coat
sitting with Evan in the balcony?
Honestly. no. But IL Evan had been
beside her on the divan? All. there
at last was the crux Of the matter.
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-02
Claim Precedent.

The Progressive leaders assert that
precedent exists by which any party con-
vcnton, municipal. county or state. may
indorse the candidates OF another party
for any office.
&lva Udel San Francisco attorney,
has raised the question as 10 the right
of the holdover senators to participate
in tho selection OF the electoral can
didates by filing with the superior court
petition for an injunction restraining
Secretary OF State Jordan from issuing
the requisite election certificates He
contends that as the electorate repre-
sentcd by these senator's will by this
method he deprived Of any direct par
iicipation in the choice OF the nominees.
the law constitutes, in effect. a violation
Of the federal statute governing elections.
The decision OF the court still is pend
ing Udel is not prominent In state poll =
tics and Taft leaders have shown no indi-
cation of Joining him in his attack on
the election law,
The state primary law provides that the
election OF Judges and school officials
shall be non-partsan, and the cand-
dates for these offices will not appear in
party groups at Tuesdays election. One
third OF the total number of judges in
each county Will be elected In November
twice that number appearing as candi-
dates at the primary. Delegates to the
county committees which Will select the
new county central committees will be
elected Tuesday
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-02
THIRD TICKET IN
COLORADO PUT UP

DENVER, Sept. Limited States SEN
ator Joseph NJ. Dixons efforts 10 effect
compromise in the progressive party
difficulties In Colorado failed tonight and
he declared that full third ticket should
be placed In the field in this state. The
ticket was completed Immediately after
ward.
The plan was TO have Philip 3. Stewart,
nominee OF one wing OF the Progressive
party, withdraw his name as candidate
for governor before the Republican pri-
mary. September 10. in return for which
he was to be made the third party nom
inee for the United States senate Oong
tcrm).
While the Stewart faction have an
nounced in support of Theodore Roosevelt
and the national Progressive ticket, their
names Will appear on the Republican bal
lot. The committee appointed at the
state convention to FIJI vacancies left on
the ticket pending negotiations between
Senator Dixon and Mr.. Stewart tonight
filled the vacancies, naming +. d, Cat
lin Of Montrose as the candidate for
United States senator Qong term).
c. z Fisher Of Sterling and d, c.
Burns OF Denver were named for con-
gressman at large
Senator Dixon will leave tomorrow
morning for Salt Lake City to confer with
ProgrcssiVes.
Governor Hiram Johnson left Denver
this morning for Topeka, Kan, without
taking part in the conferences.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-02
STOCK IS 0FFEREDl I
TO BUYING PUBu|
American Fiber Reed Con
pany, Convict Labor Cod.
Germ, to Float 100000.
GOODS MADE IN PRISO|
No Strikes and No Lockollt,
Leslie M. Shaw Heads List q
Officers as President.
GOODS MADE IN PRISO
BY international News Service

BY International News Service
NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The Am,
lean Fiber Reed company is offer,
new issue Of securities and is bad,
its chief claims for consideration M,
the fact that its products are mada
contract prison labor, and that Led
M. Shaw, former governor Of Iowa. 4.
retary OF the treasury under Presidf
Roosevelt, and now president of Isr
trust company in Philadelphia, is
president.
The circular sets forth with "a,
particularly of detail The advantau
the company has over competitors'
the market by reason Of the cheapn,
Of its labor and because It's operatio
cannot be hampered by strikes, "a
victs within prison walls cannot 90,
strike for higher wages or better ire
ment, therefore, argnes the eircuI
there can never be any doubt of 1
compauy's ability to deliver zoo
promptly.
A long list of directors is given.
includes. besides former Secret
Shaw, George d. Porter, director
public safety of Philadelphia: W..
Netherland. vice president of the III
Mortgage & Guarantee Trust compa
of Louisville, Ky; I. Il. Dorland,
Pine street, New York; t. NJ Led
New York, president; \. G.. McLau,
rey, secretary. Louisville; Graham VI
land. treasurer, Louisville, and Geo
A. Maxwell, corporation director.
mington, Del.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-02
CLARK DECLARES
WILSON WILL WIN
By international News Service.

By International News Service
NEW YORK, Sept. III believe Wood
row Wilson Will have large majority In
the electoral college. Therefore there
Will be no necessity OF throwing the eiec-
ton OF the president into the house OF
representatives, Wilson's majority will
Increase the more Roosevelt jumps
around"
Champ Clark, speaker Of the house OF
representatives. submitted this prophecy
after conference with acting Chairma n
w. 9. McAdoo OF the Democratic national
committee, at the Waldorf Astoria
II havo just returned from New Eng
land and particularly Maine" continued
the speaker. The Democrats are thor
oushly confident they arc going 70 carry
again this Vermont l found the Demo-
Gratis united, enthusiastic and working
with ardor not only in Maine, but In
Vermont. And there are Democrats who
say We shall carry even Vermont Inn
possible as that might seem.
I'VE have united Democratic party.
Dur opponents are divided. We deserve
to win and will win
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-02
NEVADA PRIMARY
ELECTION TUESDAY

RENO. New, Sept IA primary
election for congressional, state and
county offices will be held Tuesday
throughout Nevada. Key Plttman Of
Tonopah is the only Democratic candi-
da te for nomination for the office OF
United States senator to succeed the late
Senator George S. Nixon and A. ".
Massey Of Reno is the only Republican
candidate for the nomination. contest
will be had for the Republican nomina-
ton for congressman. z. p Roberts.
standpat incumbent, being opposed by
August Frohlich. who has Progressive
tendencies. In the Democratic party there
is no rival against Clay Tallman for
the congressional nomination a. A
Heer and P, A. McCarren are opposed
for the Democratic nomination for JUS
tice OF the supreme court. James NJ.
Lockhart, Republican, Is unopposed for
the nomination
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-02
Speaks of Perkins,

In concluding. | want to say word
about my connection with Mr.. Perkins. /
have known him about fourteen years
have never In my HE. directly or in
directly. asked him for contribution
or asked him to assist me in any shape
or way. He has always assisted me and
backed me up of his own accord. Until
after the statement OF Mr.. Pcnrosc. in
the senate. / never asked him II he had
ever contributed TO my campaign fund
at any time, although | was morally GER
tain that he had done so.
During the last fourteen years, as far
as remember. hC has but twice spoken
TO me OF any matters In which lie was
Interested The first time was at the
very beginning OF Uu. ACQUAINTANCE. when
was governor OF New York He then
came to Albany and protested against
my signing certain bill for the llrniia-
ton OF the aggregate amount Of insurance
that an insurance company could assume.
After investigation, ! came TO the conclu-
sion that his protest was just and re-
fused to sanction the bill
ION the other occasion. he came to me
to ask that ] consider the report Of the
bureau OF corporations as well as that
Of the attorney general before taking
final action In the harvester trust mat
ter One beth occasions he came to me
simply as hundreds Of other men Of
every description have come to me.
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PROOF SAID TO BE IN
HANDS OF SHELDON
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BY TnternatIOnaI NoWs ScTVice
NEW YORK. Sept. I.-OniciaI records
OF the receipt and disbursement of tho
100000 contribution TO the Roosevelt
fund OF 1904 will be submitted
TO the Ciapp senatorial committee at its
next session.
They are now ir the possession OF
Treasurer George r Sheldon Of the Re-
publican national committee
Until today 1t had been generally sup
posed that there WAS no documentary
proof that John n, Archbold had handed
the late Cornelius N Bliss. as treasurer r
OF the national committee. tile Si0o. 900
to help elect Roosevelt eight years ago.
II Is learned upon indlsputablc author
ity that tho books OF the national treas
urer (Bliss) as turned over to George
r. Sheldon, who succeeded him In 1903,
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do not get the impression that II is by
my desire or my Initiative that neSotio :
lions have been entered into with them by
you or by anyone.
Sincerely yours.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
"Oyster Bay. y. Y, July 2, 1908.
my Dear Senator-In my Judgment
II Is not only waste of time, but mad
visable to try to carry on the negotla- .
tons through you AS intermediary Let
the Standard OF lawyers. any or all OF
them. as Mr.. Archbold or Mr. Rockefeller,
or anyone else may choose decide as TO
the course they wish to follow. and then
communicate direct with Mr. Kellogg or
the attorney general
Sincerely yours.
- THEODORE ROOSEVELT
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-02
Letters 10 Bourne,

y couple of years later, When the de-
partDent Of justice was taking the pre-
urinary steps for bringing suit 10 dia-
solve the STANDARD or company. Senator
jonathan Bourne on three or four occr-
sions brought Nr. ArchboId 10 sec me
Two letters To Senator Bourne were writ
ten by me after ihe firs, and tire last OF
these interviews and cHplaip thcmaolycg." :"
These letters. in part. follow:
'Sagamor Iiili FobTusyy 23. 1905
MY Dear Senatnr-As Ia what Won
told me the other evening about the
Standard OIL people. do remember that
while any proposals they make will be
considered in an entirely frank and hon
orablc spirit. yet theae proposals must
DC conditioned upon absolute obedience
10 the law and must be latd In detail
before the attorney general and Frank Is
Kellogg before II would be possible for
mo TO Express any opinion on them I
know that you understand this but I
want ~rou 10 be sure that tho Standa rd
Oil people DO not msund erstand 1t and
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-02
Archhold's Visits.

MY. Archbold has alluded to his visit
made year or so after the election 10
nc In company with Mr.. Rogers Mr.
Rogers and Mr. Archbold made an sp-
pontment TO see me through Mr.. Root.
who was then In my cabinet He was
not present at the interview The sub
ject Of campaign contributions was not
alluded to
"Messrs. Archbold and Rogers, the for
mer doing almost all the talking, stated
they had come down IN connection with
the accusations made against the Stan
dard OIL company regarding rebates
Informed them that Mr.. Garfield had in
formed me that he was about to report
very strongly against the Standard Oil
company on this matter: and 7 referred
them to Mr Garfield. suggesting that they
see him or n. K Smith and 20 over
the matter with them before coming to
me.
Mr. Sihley, then a congressman from
PENNSYLVANIA. called upon me once or
twice 10 speak on behalf OF the Standard
OIL company people and urged upon me
that they were very good men. and that
their accusers were unworthy and mis-
guided creatures; but he did not make
any specific request about them as far
a. remember. nor arrange an interview
for them The only reason I remember
anything about what nc said vas be-
cause as he had hcen 4 Populist and as
I had supposed that he was anti-corpo- =
ration In hia feeling ! was a little sur
prised at bis turning UP on behalf OF tho
standard Oil
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-02
Uprisings in Mexico and Mic
aragua Cause of Anxiety
TO the Officials.
DEEP UNREST IN CUBA
Recent Assault Upon the
Charge at Havana Subject
of Much Correspondence.
BY international News Service.

BY TnternatIOnaT NcwS Service.
WASHINGTON. Sept with the
situation 40 unchanged in Nicaragua
that no dispatches reached the state de-
partInent today, the government Off
cials devoted most OF their time TO con-
ditions in Cuba and Mexico.
II is felt that with the force OF ma
rineB now in and approaching Nicaragua
all danger to foreign residents IS prac-
ticaliy over and that there will be 1T
tie difficulty In restoring peace. Skir-