Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 342, 11 January 1907 — Page 7

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By Anna Katharine Green. Author of The Iavenwortu Case,' 'Iost Man's Lane, " '"Hand cy ' Copyright, 1900, by Anna Katharine Greca.

" 'I wish you bad the "help of any one else. said she. 'Babies perish in my arms and wither at my breast. I cannot touch It. much as I yearn to. Hut let me see its face. Perhaps I can tell you what is the matter with it.' "1 showed her the baby's face, and bhe bent over it, trembling very much, almost as much indeed as myself. "It's very sick,' she said, 'but if you will use the remedies I advise I think you ean save it. And she tola me what to do and helped me all she could. but she did not lay a finger on the lit tie darling, though from the way she watched it I eaw that her heart was n't on his getting better. And he did. In an hour he was sleeping peacefully, and the terrible weight was gone from my heart and from hers. When the fttorni stopped and she could leave the house, she gave me a kiss, but the look Khe gave him meant more than kisses. Jod must have forgotten her goodness to me that night when he let her die so pitiable a death." At the minister's house they were commenting upon the look of serenity observable in her dead face. "I have known her for HO years," her pastor declared, "and never before have 1 seen her wear a look of real peace. It Is wonderful, considering the circumstances. Do you think she was so weary of her life's long struggle that be hailed any release from It, even that of violence?" A young man, a lawyer visiting them from New York, was the only one to answer. "I never saw the woman you are talking about,", said he, "and know nothing of the circumstances of her death beyond what you have told me. I'ut from 4he very Incongruity between her expression and the violent nature r her death I argue that tuere are depths to this crime which have not yet been sounded." "What depths? It is a simple case of murder, followed by theft. To be wure, we do not yet know the criminal, but money was his motive. That 13 clear enough." "Are you ready to wager that that Is all there Is to It?" That was a startling proposition to the minister. "You forget my cloth," said he. The young man smiled. "That Is frue. Paidon me. I was only anxious 'a there room in the house for mc?" to show how strong my conviction was pgainst any such easy explanation of a crime marked by such contradictory features." Two children on the Porchester road were exchanging boyish confidences. "Do you know what I think about It?" asked one. ",aw. How should I?" "Wall. I think old Mrs. Webb got the likes of what she sent. Don't you know Fhe had six children once and that she killed every one of them?" "Killed Vm. she?" "Yes, I heard her tell granny once Dll about It. She said there was a Might on her house. I don't know what that is. but I guess It's something big pud heavy, and that It fell on every one fpf her children as fast as they came na killed em. Then I'm glad I ben't her child." ' VTy different were the recolfecdoni Interchanged, between two middle aged t'orchester women. , . . "ibe was drinking tea at my house when her sister Sairey came running In with the news that the baby she had loft at home wasn't quite righL That w as her first child, you know." "Yes, yes, for I was with her when that baby came," broke in the other, und such joy as she showed when they told her it was alive and well I never aw. I do ttot know why she didn't exect it to be alive, but she didn't, and her happiness was Just wonderful to Bee." - "Well, she didn't enjoy it long. The !oor little fellow died young. But I was telling you f the night when sho first heard he was ailing. Philemon liad lecn telling a good story, and we wer 'ill laughing when Sairey came In. I can see Agatha now. She always Lad the most brilliant eyes In the county, but that day they were superbly dazzling. They changed, though, at the sight of Salrcy's face, and she jumped to meet her just as If she knew what Salrey was going to say before rvrr a word left her lips. 'My babyl' (I cau hear her yet.) 'Something is the matter with the baby!' v And though Salrey made haste to tell her that he was only ailing and not at all III sh turned upon 1'hlleraon with a look none of us ever quite understood. He changed so completely under it. Just as she had under Sairey's. and to neither did the old happiness ever return, for the ciuld died within a week, nnd when the r.exl .came it died also, inij the next, till sis small innocents lay buried in yonder old graveyard." "I know, and sad enough it was, too, especially as she and Philemon were lKth fond of children. Well, well, the ways of Trovidence are past finding out! And now she is gone, and Phile-

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"Ah, he'll follow her soon. ie cau i live without Agatha." Nearer home the old sexton was chattering about the six gravestones raised in Porchester churchyard to those six dead infants. He had been sent there to choose a spot in which to lay the mother and was full of the shock it gave him to see that line of little stones, telling of a past with which the good people of Sutherland town found it hard to associate Philemon and Agatha Webb. "I'm a digger of graves," he mused, half to himself and half to his old wife watching him from the Other side of the hearthstone. "I spend a good quarter of tuy iu;.- in the churchyard, but when I saw those six little mourds and read the inscriptions over them I couldn't help feeling queer. Think of this! On the first tiny headstone I read these words:

i 4STEPHEX, Son of Philemon and Agatha Webb, Died. Aged Six Weeks. God be merciful to me, a sinner i t . .?, -t. ,, i, ;, ,, J -J"Now what does that mean? Did you ever hear any one say?" "No," was his old wife's answer. "Perhaps she was one of those CalvinIst folks who believe babies go to hell if they are not baptized." "But her childreh were all baptized. I've been told so; some of them before she was well out of her bed. 'God be merciful to me a sinner!' And the chick not six weeks old! Something queer about that dame if it did happen more than CO years ago." "What did you see over the grave of the child who was killed by lightning in her arms?" "This: " 'And he was not, for God took him.' " Farmer Waite had but one word to say. "She came to me when my Sissy had the smallpox, the only person in town who would enter my doors. More than that, when Sissy was up and I went to pay the doctor's bill I found it had been settled. I did not know then- who had enough money and compassion to do this for me; now I do." Many an act of kmdness which had been secretly performed in that town during the last 20 years came to light on that day, the most notable of which was the sending of a certain young lad to school and his subsequent education i as n minister. But other memories of a sweeter and more secret nature still came up likewise, among them the following: -v young gin wno was or a very timid but deeply sensitive nature had loen urged Into an engagement with a man she did not like. Though the conflict this occasioned her and the misery which accompanied it were apparent to everybody, nobody stirred in her behalf until Agatha Webb took it up. She went to see her, and, though It was within a fortnight of the wedding, she did not hesitate to advise the girl to give him up, and when the poor child said she lacked the courage Agatha herself went to the man and urged him Into a display of generosity which saved the poor, timid thing from a life of misery. They say this was no easy task for Agatha and that the man was sullen for a year. But the girl's gratitude was boundless. Of her daring, which was always on the side of right and Justice, the stories were numerous. So were the accounts, mostly among the women, of her rare tenderness and sympathy for the weak and the erring. Never was a man talked to as she talked to Jake Cobleigh the evening after he struck his mother, and if she had been in town on the day when Clarissa Mayhew ran away with that Philadelphia rascal many said it would never have happened, for no girl could stand the admonition or resist the pleading of this childless mother. It was reserved for Mr. Ilalliday and Mr. Sutherland to talk of her mental qualities. Her character was so marked and her manners so simple that few gave attention to the Intellect that was the real basis of her power. The two mentioned gentlemen, however, appreciated her to the full, and it was while listening to their: remarks that Frederick was suddenly startled by some one saying to him: "You are the only person in town who has nothing to say about Agatha Webb. Didn't you ever exchange any words with her, for I can hardly believe jou could have met her eye to eye without having some remark to make about her beauty or her influence?" The speaker was Agnes Halliday, who had come in with her father for a social chat. She wp.s one of Frederick's earliest playmates, but one with whom he had never assimilated and who did not like him. He knew this, as did every one else in town, and It was with some hesitation he turned to answer her. "I have but one recollection," he began and for the moment got no further, for in turning his head to address bis young guest he had allowed his " You are the only pe rson into im tr ft oJuit nothing to say about Agatha Webb." raze to wander through the open win-

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a Webb. and Ring-,' Etc., Etc . i ::.io lae g:ir;. beyond where Amabel could be picking Gowers. As be spoke Aniabe. lifted her face with one of her suggestive looks. She bad doubtless heard Miss Hallidav's remark, (To Be continued.) HAGERSTOWN W.R.C. QUITS On Account of Lack of Interest the Order Decides to Disband Farewell Meeting. Hagerstown, Ind., Jan. 10, (Spl.) The G. A. R. and the V. R. C. and their families held a far well social In tneir xoage room un . - . ..AA In t- ! evening. Owing to iacK oi auennancB on the part of the members of the W. R. C the order decided to disband. The G. A. R. did not think it well to continue in the use of the lodge room and will hereafter meet at the home of Captain 'Williams. The farewell evening was enjoyed by all. lunch being Berved and various amusements resorted to, to pass the evening. A dollar will open an account with Dickinson Trust Company. Start with the New Year. 31,tf Dse artificial gas tor light and heat. 10 tf The Welabach gas mantles and burners for sale at Wilke's. 11-lt NEWS OF THE THEATERS Repertoire at the Gennett. TVtriav matinee "The Man of Destiny." Friday night "The Parish Priest." Saturday matinee "Driven from Home." Saturday night "A Fight for Millions." The above is the blll-of-fare at, the Gennett for the remainder of the week and it will readily be seen that the offering to the patrons of the house is a meritorious one, for perhaps none of these plays has been seen there previous to the coming of the North Brothers with their splendid company, combining standard plays, specialties and concerts by a lady orchestra of ability. Patronage is of the most liberal nature and is fully deserved or it would not have continued beyond the opening night. Yesterday's matinee audience was a very large one, as was that of last night. 'Running for Governor" Gennett. In Robert Downing's new comedy, "Runing for Governor" there is considerable irony expressed by the heroine and her western father concerning American girls marrying titled foreigners. The pretty daughter of John North, whose mother is insistent upon her wedding a French count is possessed of the loyal American spirit and cries out "Give me an out and out American every time." Her sentiments provoke much applause as do those of her patriotic parent, the nom inee for governor of "Washington, the part played by the famous Downing with such success. Robert Downing and his company will present "Running for Governor" at the Gennettt next Wednesday matinee and night. "The Girl and the Bandit" Gennett Great things are promised in "The Gr and the Bandit,' which Viola Gillette Opero company will present here at the Gennett next Thursday night. This opera is one of the pronounced hits of the present season. In Chicago, wliere it was originally put on for two weeks, the management was obliged to extend the engagemnt constantly, so that the company remained there in all ten weeks; the business being large at every performance. The opera has all the elements that appeal to popular taste. The music is of the order that is enjoyed by those who ask for the best, and it is so melodious and taking, and so unusual in its variety and scope that every number is popular with the people who hear it. Furthermore, Miss Gillette's company is made p not only of comedians, but of singers and one number especially, a sextette, is praised as being worths, of grand opera. The scene of the opera is laid in Venice, and the scenery and costumes are very rich. "My Wife's Family" Gennett. The sale of seat a for Stephens and Linton's "My Wife's Family," the bright and delightful musical comedy which made such a tremendous hit last season, will be placed on sale this morninsr. Manager Swisher heartily p-r" ;s attraction. X the Phillips. ..-s toia.u.1 lias already said many nice things about the bill that is running at the new Phillips this week and it is hardly worth while to go into further mention of those who are giving the program. However, it might be said that few performers who have visited the ' house have pleased the audience more than have the Malvern s. tumblers of unusual ability: the Burks, with their sketch piano playing and singing, and Master Lavender Richardson and company in their domestic comedy, while the remaining features rouud out a bill of pleasing variety. Patronage is exceedingly liberal. For Saturday afternoon there is a special matinee for children and the usual double performance at nizht-

KENTUCKY JUDGE CULLS fDR TROOPS Unwilling to Proceed With Hargis Trial Until Protection is Assured. ARMED MEN IN COURT

FEUDISTS LINE UP AT AND BLOODSHED IS THREAT-! EN ED ENEMIES ON THE TRAIL OF HIS HONOR. Publishers Prcss.l Lexington, Ky., Jan. 10. Judge Carnes. who i3 trying James Hargis i.d CallahanK John Smith and John Abner, for the assassination of Dr. B D. Cox at Jackson, Breathitt county, four years ago, wired Governor Beck ham asking that 50 soldiers be sent to guard him against assassination, as his life is in danger. Civil authorities he sayg are powerIess to protect him The little city, which has been the scene of much turbulence and blood shed in the past few years, is intensely excited over a condition bordering on a reign of terror. It is a result of the same cause which brought about all previous trouble the feud between the Hargis faction and their oppo nents. The jury in the case has not been selected, as it has been found impossible to secure 12 men from Breathitt county who are not afraid to pass judgment on their fellow townsmen and most powerful citizen. The peo ple of Jackson want the trial removed from Jackson as far as possible. Judge Carnes, however, signified his inten tion of holding the trial in Jackson, but will appoint a special elisor to go to another county and bring in a venire of men. There was a conference between the attorneys for the commonwealth and several parties closely identified with the prosecution. It was decided to ask the court of appeals for a writ of prohibition restraining Judge Carnes from continuing the present trial, and an attorney with the petition in his possession came to Lexington to sub mit it. If this writ is granted it will stop the trial. The commonwealth's attorneys also sent a statement setting forth the state of lawlessness which exists in Jackson. Jackson is filled with mountain men armed to the teeth. W. A. Young, the attorney conducting the defense, is greatly alarmed and will not venture on the street. Another attorney, Byrd, was waited on by numerous friends and warned to be careful. It is believed that should such a riot break out Byrd and Jouett would be the first picked off by the Hargis feud ists, as these two attorneys have beer, relentless in their efforts to punish the Hargis faction. During Wednesday's session of the court 20 men armed with revolvers were lined up on each side. Armed mrn made several attempts to reach Judges Carnes in his room at the hotel, but they were prevented. Judge Carnes wired Governor Beckham, asking for soldiers on advice of Police Judge Caldwell of Jackson, an enemy of the Hargis faction. Armed men followed Carnes about town Thursdas". Friends of James B. Marcum and James Cockrell, of whose assassination Hargis, Callahan, Smith and Abner are charged,' are arriving in Jackson and taking sides against the accused men and Judges Carnes. It is said Judge Carnes will not again convene court unless troops 31 come to Jackfbn. RUMORED HE WILL LEAVE Wall Street Hears that William Rockefeller is Getting Ready to Go to Europe. new. tors, jaa. 10. Wail street heard that William Rockefeller was preparing to follow James Stillman to Europe. Rockefeller, as well as Stillman, was expected to give evidence in the interstate commerce commission's investigation of the deals of the Harriman lines. Union Pacific oflicials have said that Rockefeller would be able, to fully explain the transaction by which he took over $30,000,000 of Southern Pacific stock from the Oregon Short Line in March, 1903, and turned it back to the railroad in Norember, 1903, meanwhile collecting interest plus a commission. Hill Nothing Further to Offer. St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 10. James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern railroad, will not go to Chicago to appear before the interstate commerce commission to give further testimony. When members of the isterstate commerce commission were in Minneapolis recently Hill went into thes car shortage situation in his testimony. It is said he is of the opinion nothing could be added to what he said then that would in any way help matters. Centenary of Robert E. Lee. i Washington, Jan. 10. President Roosevelt was asked to attend the Robert E. Lee memorial meeting to be held in this city Jan. 19, under the auspices of the Association of Confederate.veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy. This will be the centennial anniversary of the birth of General Lee and is said to be generally celebrated throughout the south. The president will not be able to attend but prom-n-d to send a letter. Washing made from $10 to ?1.9S, easy. Machines at Wilke's store. 11-lt Start the New Year with a resolution to save something. One of Dickinson Trust Company's Savings Banks, will heln you. ' 31-tf

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from the operating table, and the surI peon's knife by the timely use of Doctor i Pierce's Favorite Prescription. TendorJACKSON 1 ne?s over the lower pelvic region, w iin backache, spells of dizziness, famtness. l;earinz down pains or uistress should not go uuheetied. A. course of "Favorite Prescription" will work marvelous inetit in all such cases, and generally effect a permanent cure if persisted in for a reasonable Itwgth of time. The "Favorite Prescription is a harmless agent. bein wholly prepared from native medicinal roots, without a drop of alcohol in its make up, whereas all other medicines, put up for sale thr"gh druggists for woman's peculiar ailments, contain larjte quantities of spirituous liquors, which are very harmful, especially to delicate women. "Favorite Prescription " contains neither alcohol nor harmful habitforming drugs. All its ingredients are printed on each bottle wrapjer. It is a powerful invigorating tonic, imparting health and strength in particular to the organs distinctly feminine. For weak and sickly women, who are "worn-out," or debilitated, especially for women who work in store, othce. or school -room, who sit, at the typewriter or sew ing machine, or bear heavy household burdens, and for nursing mothers. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription will prove a priceless benefit lecause of its nealth - restoring and strength-giving power. For constipation, the true, scientific cure is Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. Mild, harmless, yet sure. AN OPERATOR IS BLAMED DISPLAYED WRONG SIGNAL William M. Dutrow to Bear the Great Burden of B. '&. O. Wreck Near Washington Others Also Held to Grand Jury. Washington, Jan. 10. Harry H. Tlildebrand, engineer, and Frank Hoffmier, conductor of the crew of the equipment train, who were held for grand jury inquiry into the Terra Cotta wreck with six others, were released, the former under $10,000 bond and the latter under $5,000 bond. IMhers held to the grand jury are: P. F. Dent," night train dispatcher at Baltimore, William E. McCauley, division operator of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad; B. L. Vermillion, engineer of the passenger train into which the "dead" train crashed; George W. Nagle, conductor of the passenger train; J. X. Kelly, Jr., trainmaster of the Baltimore & Ohio, and William M. Dutrow, telegraph operator at Silver Springs. The jury takes the death of Professor Theodore L. King as the basis of its findings. The verdict says: "The collision was due directly to the action of the operator, William M. Dutrow,, in displaying an improper signal to the crew of the train. No. 2120, and we find that said Dutrow is criminally responsible and direct that he be held for the action of the grand jury. We also find the following persons responsible in a lesser degree for the death of the said King, and direct that they be held for the action of the grand jury," pe'"' ' ' 1,0 ohrs accused. ore You Go When about to travel, if subject to headache, nervousness, dizziness, or car-sickness, take one or two doses of Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills before starting-. They will insure you against an attack. There are a great many who are sure to have headache, whenever they go to church or places of amusement, or where there is any excitement or oppression. Take them with you, and on the first indication, take a tablet and see how quickly it will disappear. To such persons Dr. Miles' AntiPain Pills are a great blessing. They soothe the nerves and allay irritation and excitement. "W always kp Dr. J.IileV .Anti-Pain Piila in our home, and find them a remarkable remedy for the relief of headaches, nervousness, etc. "Two tablets never fail to stop the most severe headache, but one is usually sufficient. By takingr a Pain I'M before going- out to places of amusement, we find we do not have those distressing headache that formerly come with every little excitement." MISSES MART AND ELI.A WIET.AND, 13:3 So. 12th St., Springfield. IUinoi. Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pilis are sold by your druggist, who wilt guarantee th3t the first package will benefit. If it falls, he will return your money. 25 doses. 25 cents. Never sold in bulk. Miles Eledical Co., Elkhart, Ina

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ALL THIS WEEKNORTH BROS.. Comedians Carrying their own Lady Orchestra who gives one half hour concerts before each performance. One lady Free on Monday night if accompanied by a person holding a paid COc ticket, if reserved before 6 p. m. Monday, January 7. PRICES: 10, 20 and 30c. Daily Matinee 10c. Opening bill "A Prince of Gamblers." Seats on sale at the Westcott Pharmacy.

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A OVERTURE. Miss Grayce Miller. B JOHN THE BURKES MAE. In a clever comedy skit which includes somewhat clever piano playing and good singing. C LILLIAN MURTHA. The Little German Girl, Something new, and sure to make a hit. Special matrnee eacn Saturday; 10c, except to children under 5 years.

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