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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-02-05
Cy Whittaker's
Place
BY JOSEPH c. LINCOLN
Copyright. zoos. by d. Appleton
@ Co.
SYNOPSIS.

cns--=snGn Heman Atkins wants to
Suy Cy whittaker's place. Cy unexpect-
sdly returns to his boyhood home.
Every one In Bayport venerates and
fears Atkins except Cy. Atkins opposes
the selection OF Miss Phoebe Dawes as
teacher
cy champions Phoebe Dawes against
Atkins, and she is elected teacher. Cy
engages Mrs. Beasley as housekeeper.
Cy discharges Mrs. Beasley. Emily
Richards Thomas. aged eight. arrives at
Cx's plaes So.
she is an orphan and has come TO live
with him. although he did not invite her
TO do so.
cy is furious. but he grows fond Of her
and keeps her. He nicknames her "Bos'n'
and she learns to love him.
Miss Phoebe Dawes and Captain Cy save
Emily from an ugly COW. The captain
admires the teacher.
Captain Cy. to help Phoebe. decides to
run as a candidate for membership on
the school committee.
Captain Cy Invites Congressman Atkins
TO Emily's birthday party, and the law
maker decides 60 accept.
Congressman Atkins gets a severe shock
when he learns the last name and identity
Of the girl Emily. mysterious stranger
arrives at Cy Whittakers place,
The stranger attacks Miss Phoebe. ana
Captain Cy rescues her after a scene OF
considerable violence.
A tempestuous town meeting occurs
Congressman Atkins makes the mysteri-
Gus stranger his friend The latter turns
out to be drunkard. one Thomas. who
10 the father of little Emily. Captain Cy
n defeated for school commissioner
A fight occurs between captain Cy and
Thomas. Legal troubles arise over Cap
tain Cy's guardianship of Emily
Miss Phoebe visits the Widow Beasley.
Phoebe investigates some matters per-
tanning to the past.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-02-05

'How-How DYE DO, MRS. BEAsLEY"
ent But. considerin that I got this
horn from Mr.. Bangs, I'm willin' to let
bygones be past. II helps my hearin'
lot. Them ear fxin's was good while
they lasted. but they got out of killer
quick. | shan't bother Mr.. Bangs. II
he can square his own conscience I'm
satisfied"
Bailey's conscience was not troubling
him greatly, and he seemed relieved.
Phoebe told Of the damaged buggy.
"Humph" grunted the widow. The
horse didn't get bent. too, did he?"
Mr.. Bangs Indignantly declared that
the horse was all right.
"Um-hum! Well, then. I guess
can supply a carriage My fust cousin
Ezra that died used to be doctor here.
and he give me his sulky when he got
new one. It's out in the barn. Go
fetch your horse and harness him in
I'll be ready time the harnessin's
done"
Your gasped the teacher You
don't need 10 go. Mrs. Beasley.
wouldn't think Of giving you that
trouble"
mo trouble at all. | wouldn't trust
nobody else with them trunks. And.
besides. always do enjoy ridin'. You
could go. too. Miss Dorcas, but the sui
ky seats too narrer for three. You
can set in the settin' room till we get
back. 'Twon't take us long. Don't say
another word I'm a-goin'."
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-02-05
CHAPTER XVII.

ECEMBER was nearly over.
HA Christmas had come. Bos'n had
HU hung up her stocking by the
base burner stove and found
II warty aud dropsical the next morn
ing with generous overflow Of gifts
piled on the door beneath IL.
The board Of strategy came In dur
Ing the forenoon. and the presents had
10 be shown TO them. While the ex-
hibition was In progress Miss Dawes
called. And before she left Gabe Lum'
ley drove up In the depot wagon bear
ing big express package addressed to
Miss Emily Thomas. Bayport."
fro pE coSTIsvrp.l
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-02-05

I~Lh T. uuulDeT OF IedSOnS gwen Dy
Mr. Bangs, one after the other.
to prove that II would be quite
" impossible for him to be Mrs
Beasley's charioteer was a credit to
the resources OF his invention. The
blacksmith might be back any min
ute: II was dinner time. and he was
hungry; Henry. the horse. was tired I;
II wasn't nice day for riding and
he would come over some other time
and take the widow out; he But
Debby had conclusive answer for
each protest.
You said yourself the blacksmith
wouldn't be back for an hour" she OBJ
served And you c0n leave word
with the boy what he's 10 do when he
does come. As for dinner, III be real
glad to give you and Miss Dorcas a
snack soon's we get back. don't
mind II IL amt pleasant day. A little
fresh arm do me gooI. | been shut
up here housecleanln' ever since got
back from out west. Now hurry right
along and fetch your horse. I'll un
lock the barn"
But Mrs. Beas'ey." put in the
schoolmistress. why couldn't you give
US a note 10 Mrs. Atwood and let US
stop for the diary on our way homer
could return Il TO you by mail or
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-02-05

FOR your sake I will exhaust all my
science In trying to save this mans
body and soul"
And 90 the honest enthusiast had
his chance. For q week Robert Tyler
lay under his care. The surgical op
GRAFTON applied 10 the Uranium. cur.
rent with a vigorous medicinal treat
ment At the end Of ten days the
professor announced that the test had
been completed and Tyler was q free
man.
The newspapers were full Of the En-
pertinent. The professor proudly
hoped, and Doris prayed. and that
very night the professor discovered
that before he had left his home Rob
ert Tyler had burglarised one OF his
cabinets. and had disappeared with
two watches and q small amount OF
money.
Gradually the incident OF Robert
Tyler and the professors great cura-
tive system faded from public view.
Two years later the professor received
q packase addressed In delicate femi-
nine handwriting. containing q sum
OF money equivalent TO his losses
through the burglary.
Three years after that Professor
Woods. In a western trip, passed Sun
day at thriving little town In the
heart OF the Rocky mountains. Stroll
Ing about casually In the afternoon,
he came upon an open air servicq<
meeting. The preacher talked from =
an improvised platform. near which
was seated a lovely. peaceful faced
lady with a child in her arms. evil
IDENTIFY the wife OF the speaker.
Such rugged yet earnest eloquence
Professor Woods had never before
heard. And then he stared marvel
ously as he recognized the man as
Robert Tyler and the woman he had
known as Doris Hemingway.
His surprise was heightened. as at
the end Of the meeting the speaker
looked directly at him with the words:
"Wlll Mr.. Woods please remain for
q few moments Conversation
Professor Woods advanced to meet
the e1horter rs the audience dis
persed. As he neared him he traced
the old familiar lineaments OF that ex-
pressive face, but toned down, soft
tened. the eyes clear. thoughtful. siu-
cere.
DO you remember me!" spoke Ty-
Ter. extending an eager hand.
Il can never forget YOU" replied the
friendly hearted professor. My fGst
and last experiment in anatomical ref
ormation ended with you"
And cured me. SIR" pronounced
Robert Tyler. gravely. Perhaps not
directly. but the results. the effeats
materialized."
You surprise and interest me-"
murmured Professor Woods.
Il went back to my old ways. as you
know" narrated Tyler. but II availed
me nothing. for ! caught a severe cold
where the operation had not healed
up. lay in hiding and misery for
year. That dear woman" and he mo-
toned toward Doris. worked for me.
shaved for me through one helpless
year. Then We came west. and then
i saw the true light and l am a
changed man"
1t is n wonderful. a glorious word
TO report" said Professor Woods with
deep feeling. THE secret OF your
great transition"
WAS love. such love and devotion
that came as a blessing" and Tyler
cast a fond glance at the smiling lit
tie woman advancing towards them.
Yes. II was love-love. and the
baby"
Copyright. 1914. by w. a. Chapman)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-02-05
Untenable Theory.

Husband-You are naturally OF an
unhappy disposition. that's all that's
the matter.
Wife-That's your theory. 10 TT
Husband never saw you happy.
Wife-That's because you never
saw me before | met you.-New York
Weekly.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-02-05
No Danger.

Il hope your daughter at her COM
ing out party. Mrs. Comeup, will make
no faux pas"
Indeed. then. she'll make nothing.
We get everything all ready made"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-02-05

'who said was blamin' himY'
queried the widow. IF he was that
little Tidditt thing I might feel differ
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-02-05

Satan Of che opera house saturda,
night.
Don't miss the HallowelI concerf
Wednesday night. Feb. II. The one
great musical number Of the SEASON.
Biz dance after the concert.
| The Ramey Lumber Co. gives
Their customers the privilgs Of
vslshine coal thar is bought Of them
On any scales there isin ioxn.
Tomorrow evening al the opera
house the W. Q. VI. lodge Of this
city will give : swell dancs and the
Big feed viii take place At Stevens
restaurant.
Harding & Sharkey are going to
advertise extensively in : The best
farming districts Of The United States
This Land is cheap yet. List your
Land. 33tf
c. c. Stevens, the Nezp.rce paint
man, departed yesterday morning
for Seattle, where be goes to become
a travelling salesman for The 7. L.
Blood & Co. paint and paper house
John Gilbert. who has for a long
time been with the Felt Mercantile
Co. Ia this city. left Tuesday for
Seattle. where be has a good position
With big mercantile establishment
10 which 0. A. Kjos, formerly Of
Lewiston Is interested. John is q
veil behaved young man, Of steady
habits and right at home ia mer-
chandlaing, and be has many friends
10 Ehis section who wiah him much
suceess 10 the city By the sea.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-02-05
Boiling Neat l0e At Herrlck, J.

noilang Meaf lUc AZ Herrlck's.
The snow It few, the wind It blcw
Wednesday night below, vhew
You've all heard of his Satanic
Majssty-see him at the opera house
Saturday night.
Louis Denee, who last fall operat-
ed here giving home talent plays is
nov plying The same vocation at
0rofao.
WOODS per cord, delivered
i6in. red FIR and tamarack. Also
red 81 and tamarack Fence Posts,
i0c each. z. Olson.
Harding & Sharkey will spend
500 this spring advertising and viii
get The eastern buyers for your land.
List it. s3tf|
Rev. Schnell, pastor Of the M. z.
church at Cottonwood preached two
able sermons at the Methodist church
10 this city last Sunday.
LAUNDRY-The Electric, at
Grangeville, guarantees good work.
Leave bundles al Stevens Restau-
rant. Ship Wednesday afternoons,
return Saturdays. AFT
>s Remember DR.. z. S.
- Booth when your
eyes bother you.
District Superintendent Andrew
Warner of the NJ. z. Church, Of
Walls Walla preached an able ser
mon in this city Monday evening and
held . business meeting with the
local members Immediately after the
services,
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-02-05

DR.. Bocsh. registered optomslEist,
Have those pictures framed al
Fink Brca.
Phooe Ne your fuel wants. Well
treat you tight. Ramsy Lumber Co.
Fine watch. clock and jewelry re.
pairing al The Booth JevriFy Store.
Weigh yoaE coal where ycu pleAse
whsn you bay Of the Raney Lnnhes
Co.
Il you care 10 trade your proper
~ ios Alberta land. Address w. z.
Lasoa. xlilam. Alberta. sssG
You &C. The real cream Of The
wheat Ia "Gcrm" best break.
fast food Of thea all.
Dlanond Urea. tubes and ether
smeEgency auto supplies "a Nss.
psfce 4schine Works.
DsFlng shs monsh q February
The Herald wlil give 1000 vcses for
svsv dollar paid ca subscrlpsAon.
We are ln posiiios 10 on your fuel
orders pscmrsay. and as prices that
ass right Rsmey Lnuher Co.
TIE Hallosell musical company
viii appear at the NsEpsFcs opera
hoass 90 Wednesday evcning. FEB
mary iish.
voR SALE-io horse poser gaso.
Lac snglae and chop miil; also a
good sleigh. Good bsys. See w. J.
Ramsy. Il
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-02-05
AbSoIIteIyPure

EyesisaIa--see pf. Boosh.
FoR SALE Oar bay green ant
COED. 10. BEoeknan.
ca Class = swell line On display
ii BoogA's
Madison Lanber Company Gol
coal and wood.
ssvsaa' Restaurant. shs bess place
b sas. s7ss
Madaon Lasnher Company 70,
ksaSing maiesiaL The best and
sh< cheapest.
$4,000 private naney 10 losn
g Para psoprsy lrqslre uaioa
Safe Bzak. Il
) Mss Era Fssras DEPARTED SAspF.
ay last ios , visa wlsh fFsends Al
zestsea
Ne 20 nos care wnsFs yos wesKh
yuss zeal g yOu by Il shs Ramsy
E@@ses CO.
Qssea a. lAs West Is az skesllens
asaies, grade AssF-evss Try as
lis xaAEss.sea.
WANTED Customers ior batter.
Qalar aad qsaaslsy gaAsassesd,
~ Mn. Geo. Pail.
Pap : aolias ca sshscFspison dsf.
60 February. and ycn gss 1000
paas corssa votes.
Sssaz heated Ecoms for rent al
fsaasaahle Fassa. fnqalss Uaion
Stats Rask. Il
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-02-05

To Beard Of Trustees, NsspeFce Idaho.
ensmsn4 hg ccwg report Of the financial
don village Of Nspsrcs Idaho. bgnng February l 1872
and sxsendng 10 February lac, 1914
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-02-05

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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-10
BIG TIME IN STORE
FOR GUESTS OF THE
YOUNG BACHELORS

A big time is in store for the young
people OF Honolulu who will be the
guests of the members of the Young
Bachelors Club at Their Canoe at the
Peninsula Saturday evening. Nc
pains are being spared to make the
evening a success. and, from the way
the tickets are selling. large crowd
will make the trip. The grounds sur.
rounding the pavilion will be prettily
decorated with myriads of coIored
lights and the spacious dancing floor
is being put in the best condition for
the wooers of Terpsichore.
A special train of 20 coacaes has
teen engaged by the club to carry
its guests to the Peninsula and one
of Honolulu's best glee clubs will be
on hand with repertoire of the lat
est dance music. The tickets, which
recently werc put on sale, include the
round trip on the train as we'll as ad.
mission to the dance.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-10
COMMERCIAL CLUB.
TO TAKE VOTE ON.
ANOTHER STORY.

Whether a new story is to be built
on the McCaRdless building 20 be
used by the Commercial Club in ad-
decided by a vote or the members OF
he club TO be taken witn:n a few
days
This decision was reached yester-
day afternoon by the building COM
mittee. and was confirmed at noon
today when the board of governors Of
the club met and received the report
OF the committee with its recon-
mendations.
A circular lettp viii be sent out to
al the members Of the club. giving
them the facts and figures on the pro-
ject. and asking them TO Indicate on
Il postcard enclosed with the letter
whether they are for or against the
proposition of acquiring an additional
floor for the Gibbs quarters.
The lessons have agreed to build
the additional story if the club will
take a 10-year lease on il, the rate of
the rent to be fixed on the basis of
the cost of the work. 1t is estimated
that for the two floors the club will
have to pay $500. Ii is now paying
$3.50 for the one floor. difference of
S2T0. The lowest bid for tne work is
in the neighborhood of s31 900.
The subcommittee CT the board of
governors, called the building com.
mittee, met yesterday afternoon, and
after going over the different bids de-
Cided to make formal report to the
board AS the matter is regarded as
one of great interest and Importance
TO the club, the governors agreed to
call a special meeting, which was
held at noon today.
The building committee suggested
that circular letter be sent TO all
the members, outlining the project
and the cost of the additional floor to
the club, and enclosing ballot that
a yes" and mo- vote may be taken
on the improvements.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-10
MANY Matters
HANDLED BY AID
CLUB AT Lunch

The Kauai trip and its prospects oc-
cupied a good deal of attention at the
AID Club lunch today. Henry Giles
reported for the committee that 81
are booked and six or seven more
ready to book and that the full list is
certain. There was some discussion
as TO whether or not ladies should
be taken on the trip and finally a
vote was taken, with a loud shout of
\ oices in the affirmative. President
harrington langhingly refused to put
the negative. So it's settled-ladies
go to Kauai if they wish.
G.. ". Spitz of Kauai was present
and made a neat talk, saying that all
the Garden Island folks are anxious
for the AID Club excursionists to show
up and be entertained.
Sunny Jim" McCandless reported
for the good roads committee that it
is still watching and waiting for the
supervisors to fix that road on the
windward side of the islands.
Treasurer d. J.. Conkling was ex.
pected to be present to defend himself
against the charge that he Is knock.
ing home-buying by telling OF an
S5.ceAt hat he bought on the main
land that is as good as a So hat here,
but he did not appear He is to. be
asked to come next. Tuesday and talk
II over.
For the marketing committee, J. A.
M. Johnson reported that the market
ing division Of the federal experiment
station has, as result of AID Club and
newspaper boosting. now more bust.
ness than it can handle with its force
and has had to open another office.
w. L. Steele. superintendent OF
schools at Galesburg. Ill, spoke brief.
ly in appreciation of the opportunity
to meet liye.wire business men Mr..
Steele has been making some inves.
LEGATIONS of educational conditions. in
Hawaii and expressed himself as be-
ing greatly pleased with what he has
seen.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-10
Chinese consul
INVESTIGATING
! SOY LEEDEATH

Mystery surrounds the strange dis
appearance of Soy Lee, Hawaiian
born Chinese, who with the sailing of
the Matson Navigation liner Lurline
for San Francisco on February Ia,
stepped aboaId the vessel supplied
with steerage ticket to the coast.
Chief Steward Lombardo stated this
morning that the young man had been
found acting in a strange Manner, In
the opinion of the officer, Soy Lee was
insane and he was finally requested to
keep within his room. Soon after de-
parture from Honolulu, he applied for
a transfer from the steerage TO the
second class. He appeared to be we'll
supplied with money. and readily paid
the difference in steamer fare.
On the night OF February %, as
the liner neared the California coast,
Lombardo states that the Chinese was
found on the upper deck in kneel-
ing position He seemed to be much
troubled. Two hours later whom the
chief steward went to the room occu-
pied by Lee, he was not to be found
A careful search of the steamer fail
ed to reveal his presence.
A brother. Soy Lee, at present re-
sides in Honolulu He has begin
steps toward an investigation of the
disappearance of the young man who
departed for the mainland on a bust
ness mission.
II was announced tcdav that the 10,
cal Chinese consulate vscuid also talSe
up the inquiry with authorities on the
Pacific coast
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-10
Doctors Use This for Eczema

DR.. Holmes. the well known skin sre-
cialist writes: Il am convinced that the
Odd. Prescription is as much specific
for eczema as quinine for malaria. 1
have been prescribing the ODD. remedy
for years tt will take away the itch
the instant you apply it. -.
Intact, we are so sure of what ODD.
will do for you that we will be glad
to let you have a 81 bottle On our guar
antee that IL will cost you nothing un-
less you find that it does the work.
co DrnopisfS - 80 i
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-10

DR.. Evans Ex-Commissioner of Health.
says: There is almost no relation be-
tween skin diseases and the blood. The
skin must be cured through the skim
The germs must be washed out, and SO
salves have long ago been fonnd worth.
less The MOST advanced physicians of
this country are now agreed on this, and
are prescribing a wash OF wfntergreen,
thvmol and other ingredients for eczema
and all other skin diseases. This COM
pound is known as Odd. Prescription
Tor Eczema.
Benson. Smith &
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-10

Edward E. Hingley has filed petit,
ton in circuit court asking that he be
appointed administrator of the estate
of his father, Edward E. Hingley. The
estate is estimated at $1,000. consist
ing Of house and lot on Liliha street,
IS shares of Honolulu Brewing. & Malt
ing Company stock and II shares Oahu
Sugar Company stock There are four
children, the petitioner and Miss Ida
Hingley Of Honolulu and Mrs Edith
Caroline watson and Mrs. Nellie
Brown, both of San Francisco.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-10
MRS. LANGTON RECEIVES
/. NEWS OF MOTHERS DEATH

Mrs E. A. Langton of the Paradise
of the Pacific this morning received
the sad news of the passing away of
her mother, Mrs NJ. W. White in Iras-
burgh, Vermont Mrs White was "a,
and had recently been suffering from
i'll health from which she was unable
to rally on account Of advanced years.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-10

who was discharged, is the Nawili-
will merchant. In December while
driving his automobile on the road
at night, he ran over and killed Jap
snese woman. The grand jury declin-
ed to indict for the reason that at the
time of the accident Murata was pass
ing another automobile on the road
and was blinded by its light.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-10

In the partial report of the Kauai
grand jury, submitted Thur siay. a
true bill is found against iso;aro Hat
sumura for murder and against Julio
de la Cruz for assault with deadly
weapon Other indictments returned
were put on the secret fiie Murata,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-10

Rose Brooks has filed aseetiticsrl IN
circuit court asking divorce from
David Brooks. to whom she was mar-
ried March IA, 1910 by the REV. Fa.
Their Joseph. There ara no children.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-10

She was one of the oldest residents
of Irasburgh, few of the people of the
Vermont town having been for so long
identified with its history