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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-12

/
fred looked from Caroline's flushed.
eager face, to Edith's pale one. After
ALL what was the harm? He nodded
| his head, but no one moved. 1t was
the sergeant who broke the silence.
"The lady," he said. looking at
Thorne, and pointing at Edith. AS he
spoke, he added another order.
"Matson, take your squad and guard
the windows. Prisoner, you can go
over to the side of the room"
The sergeant's purpose was plain
It would give Edith Varney an oppor-
tunity to say what she had to say to
Thorne In a low voice II she chose,
without the possibility of being over
heard.
"One of the servants" began the
girl in a low, utterly passionless and
expressionless voice, Jonas, has taken
the bullets from the guns. If you will
drop when they fire, you can escape
with your life"
In exactly the same level, almost
monotonous voice, Thorne whispered
a pertinent question:
Shall do this for your"
1T is nothing to me-" said the wom-
an quietly, and might God forgive her,
she prayed, for that falsehood
Thorne looked at her, his soul in his
eyes. If her face had been carved
from marble it could not have been
more expreHsionless and Indifferent.
He could not know how wildly her
heart was beating beneath that stony
exterior. Well, she had turned against
him. He was nothing to her There
was no use living any longer. She
did not care.
Were you responsible in any way
for tt?" he asked.
The girl shook her head and turned |
away without looking at him. She |
had not the least idea of what he
was about to do. Not one man in a
thousand would have done 1t. Per
haps II he went to his death in some |
quixotic way, he might redeem himself |
in her eyes, had flashed into Thorne's
mind. as he turned to the guard.
Sergeant" he said, saluting. He
spoke in a clear, cool, most Indifferent
way. "You had better take look at
the rifles of your command. under
stand that they have been tampered
with"
What the helll" cried the sergeant,
seizing a. piece from the nearest man.
He snapped open the breech-plug
and draw out the cartridge and exam
ined IT. Someone had bitten on the
bullet He saw everything clearly.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-12

travel clean, see? Ne and me spar
ring pardner just come out O. that
swell boardin' factory there, get it?
l says to a bell-hop. says, we got to
unwrap this package Of SCOT. So he
leads us to the washroom, we strips
down to the belt and goes through
the motions just like them guys that's
playin' four bucks a day for a brass
bed and a hunting scene on the wall.
See this here hair cut?" continued
the lecturer He exhibited a nicely
trimmed dome, correctly moulded
about the ears. I'VE gets that in the
free chairs in the College for BARRIERS
in Cleveland.
Before the reporter was led out Of
his third paroxysm he was gently told
that he had delivered up II cents, his
police badge, and two theater passes.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-12
SYNOPSIS.

Mrs. Varney. wife OF n Confederate
general, has lost one son and another Is
dying from wounds; She reluctantly gives
her consen: for Wllfred the youngest, TO
Join the army II his father consents The
federals are making their last assault IN
an effort TO capture Richmond. Edith
Varney secures from President Davis a
commission for Capt. Thorne, who IL Just
recovering from wounds, as chief Of the
telegraph at Richmond. Capt. Thorne
tells Edith he has been ordered away
She declares he must not 20 ana telis
nm or the commission from the plesl-
dent Mr. Arrelsford OF the Confederate
secret service a rejected suitor or
kdith's detects Jonas. Mrs Narney :
IN Libby prison. Arrelsford suspects II
Is intended for Thorne. The note reads'
Attack tonight Plan 3. Use Iele-
graph. Arrelsford declares Thorne !
service, and that his brother Henry is
prisoner In Libby Edith refuses TO be-
neVe and suggests that Thorne De coil-
lronted with the prisoner as n test an IN
order comes from General Narney Tor
Wilfred 10 report TO the front at once,
Edith is forced to carry ont her part IN
the test Of Thornc. The prisoner Is thrust
into the room alone with Thorne, VINO
recognizes him as his elder brother Hen.
r" Dumcrt, They put up faFc h"nt
and Henry accidentally kills himself
caroline Milford, WNtTcd's sweethohti,
goes to the war department telegraph
office 10 send a message to Wilfred. Ar
rclsford suspects a double meaning and
refuses TO let II go through. lie and
Edith sccrete themselves TO watch Thorne.
whose arriva Arrclsford expects. Thorne
takes charge OF the telegraph office.
Arrelsford and Edith sec Thorne alter
dispatch from the secretary OF war:
Thorne is shot In the wrist by Arrelsford
when he attempts 70 send II. Arrelsford
calls the guard. and when they appear
Thorne turns the tables by ordering the
arrest n Arrelsford The removal OF Ar
relsford Is stopped by the arrival OF Cen
eral Randolph Thorne again begins
sending the dispatch. Arrelsford protests
declaring Thorne is sending forged
order to weaken the lines OF defense.
Thorne Is saved by Miss Varney. who
produces his commission as chief OF
telegraph. She. having seen enough to
convince her he is a spy, begs him not
10 send the forged order. After she
leaves he tears II up. Thorne plans to
escape from Richmond Arrelsford calls
at the Narney home and demands to see
Edith Mrs. Varney refuses. A sergeant
appears with an order to search the
house for Thorne. Wilfred Varney re-
turns from the front wounded Thorne
appears Is arrested by Wlfred and turn
ed over 10 the guard. Arrelsford Inn
mediately convenes a drumhead court
martial Edith sees Jonas draw the bull
lets from the rifles Of the guards
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-12
Jasper Buys Half Of a Skyscraper for $39

~ NCINNATI, O.-Jasper johnson OF
v Slate Greek, Tenn, brought a load
Of peaches to town the other day The
Saturday afternoon trade netted him
just $51 for the fruit. He bought his
wife new calico gown and the kids
some shoes and decided to spend Sun
day in the city. He knows better now
With the air of a man who is de-
termined to see all that is to be seen
and to understand it well, he stood
on the opposite side of the street and
gazed at the 34-story skyscraper Of
an insurance company. While Jasper
was thinking how 1t stood all over
the court house down home, a neatly
dressed stranger slipped up quietly
beside him and began to laud the new
building
"Gee," he ruminated, "it's tough to
own half of that swell building and
have to sell 1t for a song just be-
cause have to go to Philadelphia and
will have TO hike 1t If / don't get
some money somewhere"
II was downhearted tale Of
busted flnancier that Jasper heard.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-12

The Slate Creek peach grower did a
rapid-dre calculation and then timo
rously offered to take the strangers
share Of the building off his hands
for $99-the total of his roll.
The stranger hesitated to take ad,
vantage of his new-found friend, not
that the building was not worth a
thousand times as much, he said, but
he didn't like to impose on good ma,
ture. Jasper told him not to worry
about that end of the bargain. Then
the neatly dressed one reluctantly
made out a deed" for one-half oi
the skyscraper, handed 1t to Jasper,
took the money and made himself
scarce.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-12

A. HICAGO-The flaming red neck.
" tie which used to cast crimson
reflection on the much scrubbed chin
of Andy Hatrack, the Gary schoolboy
who won the cleanliness champion.
ship of his town, no longer casts a
roseate glow on the Hatrack chin.
One reason for this is that as a Chi
cago judge recently remarked apropos
Of dirty faces on growing boys, dirt
casts no reflection" Another reason
is that the uecktie is no longer red
Yes, freedom has marked an awful
change in or rather on Andy and un-
less he falls into the lake or a wash.
tub before Miss Laura Knaggs his
teacher, returns from her vacation,
she will not recognize the pupil who
won red necktie and worldwide
fame in the clean face contest in the
Gary schools.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-12

1t is not only by the sweat of his brow
that he must eat bread, but at the
peril Of his life. No place is so devas-
tated by wild animals. They take
their toll Of his flocks and herds-aye,
and of his family In the veranda Of
the dark bungalow where l am staying
is a printed notice of government Of
fering 500 rupees for the destruction
of a man-eating tiger that is infesting
this region. Leopards are extremely
bold, and seem to have no fear Of
man, though they seldom attack him.
One, however, was destroyed this
year, the famous Almora leopard,
which within five years had taken 800
human lives.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-12
Good klndler.

In some sections kindlings are very
hard to secure, owing to lack OF
timber of all kinds. An inexpensive
kinder may be made as follows: Take
to one pound of resin three ounces of
tallow, and while still hot after melt
ing mix with fine sawdust, straw or
any infiammable material and mold in
small pieces about one inch square.
One pair will start fire in the stove.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-12

Mount Vernon, N. Y.-Mrs. L. j.
Moses secured a hack license, took up
a position at the New Haven railroad
station here with her new surrey and
spirited horse and put in bid for
fares" Mrs. Moses is about thirty
years old and attractive.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-12
Warns Analnst slit skirts.

New Britain, Coma manufacture
ing firm here enclosed notices in the
pay envelopes OF young women en-
ployed as clerks and stenographers
warning them against slit skirts, trans
aarent hose and low-necked gowns.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-09-12

car we we're hustled out of back
there? What was broken about it?"
THE cash register" said the man.
They couldn't ring up any more
fares"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

FOR BENT-Very desirable furnished
rooms. Undertake apartments
= Apt, b" Call Sunday, or evenings
1+2 West Main street Bell phone
Sl5-dL For further information call
Bell phone 576-J, care Vogue MILL
merry
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

FOR RENIs-Purnished rooms for
4 light hoasekeepiugs also sleeping.
! rooms, With use of bath aud phone
Apply at 1913 Clark street, Bell
phone 9S7-J-l.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23
FOR SALE OR RENT-OId Hornor.

FOR SALE OR RENT-0ld HOrnOT-
Gaylord building in Montpelier fint
shipping facilities located on pri-
vate sidetrack, and good maead
amized street; building is two stor-
les above the sidetrack with base
ment having a ceiling height of IA
! feet, elevator from the basement 10
top floor; contains 1874 square feet
of floor space, and $500 square feel
of basement area. This building s
+. particularly well adapted for whole
sale and retail purposes, and in gooo
location for feed store, or build
ers supply business. For further
particulars address Jackson Land
& Mining Co., Parkershurg, W. Va,
or c. o. Findlay, on South Third
street, this city
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23
FOR RENT Apartments

SOMEONE NAY BE LOOKING for
the apartments you have for rent
they will surely see 1t If advertised
in the Daily Telegram classified
page
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

FOR sALR-Store fixtures, consisting
OF wall cases, counters, cases and
tables, etc, will be sold real cheap
Apply at once at the Wonder Store
Third street, opposite postofiice.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

FOR RENT-To right party, eight
room house, with large laundry, on
Terra Gotta ST, newly papered and
painted throughout, very attractive
dining room; all modern conven-.
fences, ready for occupancy the goth
References required Price $4,000.
Call Harvey F. Smith, Bell phone.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23
WANTED = Miscellaneous

WANTED-GoOd home for five year
old boy, prefer family with no chill
dren, Address Box IS, Interstate, W
Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

FOR RENT-One nicely furnished
front room, with board for two gem
tlemen. Two single beds and all
modern conveniences. Apply at 653
Mulberry street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23
For Rent-Furnished Rooms

If YOu HAVE ROOMS for rent make
/ it known to those who are looking
for rooms-hy inserting an ad. in
these columns.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23
DRUG sUNDRIEs

SPECIAL SALE THIS WEEK ONLY
Every man and Young man viii
appreciate a Durham Duplex Safety
Razor. For a few days only we
offer you one complete Durham
Duplex Razor and. one stick Of Will
lians Shaving Soap for only 35c.
Mail orders promptly filed, postage
prepaid. Farrell's Drug Store, above
odeou Theater, Clarl1sburg 5~
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

FOR RENT-~&ieelyS furnished rooms
for sleeping, to gentlemen or ladies
Without children, with use of bath
and Bell phone at 479 Mechanic
street Mrs. r ]. Britton.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23
REAL EsTATE
LADIES' TAILOR

My garments are guaranteed TO fit
perfectly and show the graceful
lines. For those who wish to dress
correctly see ]. Myers, Ladies' Tail
or, over Biiou theater, Main street
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23
BrOadduS is one OF the best residence

sections of ,Clarksburg. / have a
lot on Broaddus avenue, which Il
20 feet wide and 100 feet deep, with
y foot alley in rear. $500, one
third cash and balance on easy
ierms will buy it, or will trade for
improved property in Stealey
Heights or Broad Oaks. Inquire at
Telegram office or address Ros SIS.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

WANTED-.A good girl for general
homework. apply to Mrs. Cooper
SCI MULBERRY STREET.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

FOR SAEE--1O0 acres OF very fine
poplar and chestnut timber in Pres
ton county: one mile from railroad;
I down grade logging; three years to
remove timber from land; price
$2,4O0 Write today for full partic-
ulars and estimate. Parrish Realty
Co, Grafton, W. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

FOR RENT-Very reasonable, two
nicely furnished rooms for ladies';
centrally located; electric lights
hot and cold water heating system
use of bath. hot and cold water,
use OF laundry and electric iron.
Can furnish meals later. Call at
263 Monticello avenue, or Consoli-
dated phone 57S-L.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23
FOR ZENT-HcUsEs

FOR RENT four room cOttago
three room apartment,
] four room apartment.
Close in, Call Bell phone 49i-R. or
apply at room POS Lowe Building
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

FOR SALE-A feather bed in good
condition. Call at 74+ Locust street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

DENT BROS. Prescription and Fam.
lily Druggists, earry Everything that
could be desired IN Drug Sundrief
and invites your patronage. 0rders
delivered promptly 32e =. Pike 81
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23
FOUND
DRUGGISTS
BLAND'S DRUG STORE, Largest in

BLAND'S DRUG STORE, Largest in
the state. Our special mail order
sale this week is on box stationery
We offer a fine box OF Stationery
for only 10c, worth zoe, sent to any
address with q money back guar.
: antee1 as to satisfaction Send in
your order at once and watch for
our next weeks special offer. eli
w Pike Street, giarksburg..
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

FOUR ROOM apartment for rent;
Grasselli; we'll OF good water; $500
per month. Inquire of Joe Fernan-
dez, Earber Shop Grasseli.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

FOR RENT-One' furnished room With
use Of bath, Apply at 670 Mulberry
street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

FOR SALE-Engineers transit with
split leg tripod Keuffel and Esser
rake, No 1896. Two, s foot ranging
poles, one 100 foot champion steel
line with spring balance handle,
ana one set OF marking pins. Con-
diticn of all equal to new. Eugene
Gabert, Salem, w. Va
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23
LOST

L0ST-Thousands Of dollars have
been lost by families who neglected
. to carry Insurance on their house
hold goods. Phone Bell 4OS and tell
us how much insurance you would
s like to have and we'll protect your
goods under standard fire insur
ance policy. Fuel City Insurance
Agency, room 1921 Gore Bldg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

FOR SALE-Horse. harness and For.
dyce make rubber tire surrey. Cheap
+ Call Bell phone 329-W. 921 West
pike street
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

FOR RENT-StOre rooms, on NORTH
Thirdastreet; also some Office and
apartments still vacant in the new
Latstetter building. Phones: Bel
24O-L, Consol. 500 or call at room
2O7 Latstetter building,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23
ron RFNT-Roarding house.

FOR RENT-Boardin house, IL
rooms inc location, good trade. es-
,abl!sh d. two minutes walk from
depat, Cali on or address "A. D."
SO Baltimore street
zen RENT room house in good
condition, large lot in rear, arte-
sian we'll on porch, gas in Q rooal..
howard street Industrial Addfeis
~ 4. eare 1eleernin olllee
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23
FOR StLE OR RENTS room hotel.

TUX NNLE Or KENT-is room hOttI.
Central location; large rooms IF
good condition. store roo,a in bull
ing; just the place to run a mcdium
priced boarding or roomihG honss;
biz demand right now for boarding
and rooming; rent very lcw 10 start.
or will sell on easy terms Write al
once for particulars. Parrish Really
Co Grafton, W Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

FOR SALEM Stansberry Addition,
Northview, room house and lot
40x131 feet 800, a bargain. Rents
for $500. Call at 661 West Pike St
Bell phone 951-R.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

FOR SALE-One OF the best corner
lots in Highland Park, on Boule-
ward and Milford st. S0x120 $4,000,
one-third down, one, two and three
years. Cal at 661 w Pike street
Bell phone 35l-R.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

FOR RENT
room Apt, McCarty Bldg. $500
5 room House.. Kelly Hin 1890
G. @. McCarty, McCarty Building.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-10-23

FOR RENT-Furnished or unfurnish-
ed rooms for light housekeeping
Inquire 342 East Pike street or call
Bell phone S6l-l.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-02-13

man whom the clerk had called Cook
thought he gave a quick glance In
my direction, but ! could not be sure.
The first witness was called, Mahlon
Williams, the proprietor OF the hotel
Mr. Williams" said the coroner,
do you know this woman"
Il cant say as do"
what was her uame?"
she was registered here in the no.
tel The names on the book You
can see for yourself don't know II
It twas her real namo or not"
MARY Jane Teller, Bridgeport,
Conn.," was the entry IN the hotel
register which was produced and sub.
mittcd for the Jurors inspection.
"Tol us. Mr. Williams, what you
know about the deceased
Mighty little; nothing at all IN
fact. She come here night before last
Got in on the seyen-two train from
New York, / calculate, from the time
OF her arrival She bad no baggage,
only hat little blroG bag yondsr. and
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-02-13

she asked for room for the night
cheap room. She seemed so feeble
gave her this room on the ground
floor, No. 4, and only charged her sew.
enty-fve cents for It. though It's dol.
lar room, or dollar and a half for
bridal couples. She paid for 1t for one
night and right after supper she went
into It and stayed there. Yesterday
morning after breakfast she went out
somewhere and WAS gone maybe an
hour or an hour and a half didn't
see her when she come In but ]
heard
"Mahlon Williams" said the coroner
severely, you ought to know enough
about the law to understand that what
you heard amt evidence. Tell only
them things you know OF your own
knowledge"
"All know" said Williams, percept-
ibly miffed. rs that she come out
along about three In the afternoon and
paid another seventy-hve cents. cay
ing she wanted the room another
night. That's all | seen OF her"
Can I ask a question:" said one of
the Jurors, all OF whom we're towns
men OF the class usually to be found
around the hotel bar-room.
"If 1t is a proper question" said
the coroner judiciously.
Where did she go when she went
out?"
The question is a proper one. II tho
witness can answer It Of his own
knowledge" the coroner ruled.
! III | knowed I'd a told already" !"
said tho hotel keeper.
One or two Of the other Jurors asked
questions, prompted plainly more by
curiosity than by intelligent effort to
ascertain the facts; but 1t WAS plain
that Mr.. Williams had revealed all
that he knew, and he was dismissed.
Doctor Allen, who had been sent for
MS soon as the suicide was discovered,
gave It as his opinion that the woman
before, as nearly as he could Judge
about five o'clock
Who was It found the body" the
coroner asked
Mary Evans. the chambermald. ."
the constable volunteered. Here she
is, right here"
The coroner proceeded to examine
her.
Much embarrassed by the promi-
nence into which she found herself
thrust. but manifestly enjoying the un-
usual situation, the girl told how, early
in the morning, as soon as she began
her work, she had gone to the room.
81 didn't know there was anyone in
No. a." she explained. Il knew the
woman had taken it for Just one night
and hadn't bothered making 1t up the
day before. None of the other room
ers was up yet and ! thought | might
just as well get No. off my mind. |
knocked like | always do and getting