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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-10-18
A Big Ditch.

Through parts OF the towns of Getty,
Lake George, North Fork and Grow
River. Steps are being taken to con.
struct large public ditch, which will
drain thousands of acres of land. Il
will cut through Goose lake, which is
very shallow, into Mud lake. near
Sand, thence south, with branches,
discharging into Crow river at one Oh
more points. The county commission.
ers have appointed G. B Cleveland,
John Winters and Frank Benolken tc
locate the ditch, estimate cost and
assess damages and benefits. They
are at work at it now.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-10-18

Mr.. Truelsen's campaigning for the
Sixth district does not appear to be
much of a bowling success. The
Hubbard County Clipper is authority
for the statement that the next morn
ing after the gentleman had spoken at
Park Rapids Mr.. Truelsen stated that
in his opinion it was not matter of
how many votes he had gained, but
whether his efforts had not resulted in
losing for him a hundred Or more
votes from persons who had heard
him speak and who would have voted
for him had he not appeared on the
platform in Park Rapids.-Sauk Rap
ids Sentinel.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-10-18

George r. HAPPIER, the we'll known
travelling man, is authority for the
statement that Henry Truelsen, the
Democratic, candidate for congress in
this district, will be very badly disap-
pointed when the votes are counted in
Morrison county. Mr.. Truelsen has
been campaigning that county recent
ly, and in Little Falls particularly he
lost votes. Towne carried that county
two years ago, but it is the opinion of
we'll posted workers there this year,
says Mr.. Kapler, that Congressman
Morris will come out with substan-
tial majority Wadena Pioneer Jour-
nal
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-10-18

Albert Hartley, son of. n. Hartley,
aud grandson of Albert Warreu, lad
a very narrow escape from drowning
on Saturday last. The lad cannot
swim, and while fishing from the dam
into the deep water just below it, his
foot slipped and he fell into the pool,
which ia eight or ten feet deep. Ben
ME Dubois was near, and comprehend
ing the danger, plunged into the cold
water and held youngHartley above him
until rescued by men from the mill.
1t was brave act promptly and dis
creetly done. He, saved the boys life,
risking his own, and is entitled to a
life-saving medal.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-10-18

A prominent Democrat of the west
ern part of this county was at the
court house today and said that the
nomination by the Republicans of Ed
ward G. Hogan for the legislature
meant that that gentleman would al
most surely be elected. Minnette of
Sank Center. is VIGOROUSLY weak
candidate and Hogan is strong, and
while the district is said to be nominal
ly Democratic tits feared by Minnette's
managers that he is doomed to defeat.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-10-18

It's well to know that DeWitts' Witch
Hazel Salve will heal burn and stop the
pain at once. 1t will cure eczema and skin
diseases and ugly wounds and sores. II is
a certain cure for plies. Counterfeits may
be offered you. See that you get the origil
nal DeWitts' Witch Hazel Salve.
Hanson & Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-10-18

Mrs. Lucas KelIs and daughter Miss
Blanche, left ON Saturday last for
New Haven, Conn where they will
visit with relatives and friends for a
month.
Rev. F. E. Alleyne of Alexandria,
who has number of aequaintances in
this citv. has accepted a call to st.
Peters Episcopal church on Dayton s
Bluff, ST. Paul.
Miner Herbert, as well-known in
this city as though he we're born here,
was in the city on Saturday. He is in
the employ of M. F.. Garfield, the drug
gist, at Long Prairie
Luke L. Matterson of North Yakima.
Wash, formerly resident of Round
Prairie, is in the city visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Leonard Dimond and
his scores of personal friends.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-10-18
Adver tised Letters.

Advertised Letters.
The following is list of advertised
letters which remain urealled for in
this Office for the week ending Octo-
Der II, 1900.
J. W. Clifford, Adolph Gehrke,
Miss Martha Hanson, Bertha Kaprow,
Lewfe Miller, Miss Eva Mather, Eddie
McFall ri.
CHAS. F. HENDRIX,
Postmaster.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-09-20

As to the most ridiculous rig. the
judges found quite a number entitled
to prizes, but finally decided to award
the first prize to the rig over which
ED. B: Picard had charge. awarding
him the purse of $40.
Second prize-The stock yard rio
and band, awarding the promoter. II. A
SPaladino, the purse Of 81
Favorably mentloned-Prof. VIII
Moore's band, the $. f. & p. Hobo
band, Judge Crumpacker. the b. p. o
e. outfits, Bearup & MeClellan's bur-
lesque King of the Karnival."
FRIED FORNoFF,
HARRAY POTTER,
Z. +. HOGAN.
z. L. HOGAN.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-09-20
PROGRAM FOR TO-NIGHT.

INVOINNN TOIN IO-NIuH Il
1880 y. m--Beautiful platform feat
ures, including the speotaculars, The
Water Lilly" and the Cocoon"
7:45 D. m.-Balloon ascension with
electrical effects.
500 y. m.-Elks Night in a grand H.
Elimination OF costly fireworks.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-09-20
THE CHIHUAHUA Rand.
These Famous Musicians WIN Bs Her,
To-MorroM

These Famous Musicians WIN Bs Here
Tomorrow.
Thls afternoon, growing tired and
weary of these long and vexatious de-
lays caused by washouts and strikes on
the Mexican Central railroad, the pre-
sident OF the Fair association wired
Governor Ahumada, Of chihuahua. TO
inform his acting agent at El Paso,
Hon. Felix Martinez, II the people OF
Albuquerque and visitors here could
expect the coming Of the Chihuahua
Military band and to answer positively.
AT 4i2O this afternoon the following
dispatch was received:
''El Paso, Tex, Sept. 20.
wv. Il. McCreight, President of the
Fair Association, Albuquerque, N. M:
The band will be there tomorrow, 10
strong, positively. The Santa Fe road
will hold train 10 make connection.
Felix Martinez"
tNote-The full program for to-mor.
rows events is published on the second
page OF to-day's Citizen.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-09-20
PopuIists Break Away.

San Antonio, Tex, Sept. 20.--The
ment with the republican party OF
ticket, and will make thorough state
canvas.
Jerome Kearby, populist nominee for
governor, who Is i'll, was pulled down;
In his place Judge T. j. McMinn, a
well known lawyer OF San Antonio, was
substituted.
Vacancies on the ticket we're filled as
follows; Associate justice, court Of
criminal appeals, Geo. J. Todd, Jeifer-
son; associate justice, supreme court,
Geo. ID. Green, Cleburns.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-09-20
R@ndy for pusIness.

Houston, Tex, Sept. 20. The follow
Ing telegram has been sent out by II.
II. Goodwin, general freight agent OF
the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe: 81
am issuing instruction to all Of our
agents that the Santa Fe will be open
for Galveston business on the 2lst, at
which time our bridge over the bay
will have been completed" All roads
will use the Santa Fe bridge.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-09-20
TEXAS T|D|NCS.
Negro at Galveston
Killed.
The Body Burned Without
Identification.
Santa Fe Railway Announces Its
Readiness for Galveston Business,
TEXAS P0PUuSTS GO IT ALONE.

Galveston, Tex, Sept. 20.--Last night
negro attempting to break into ware
house containing commissary notes, was
killed by the guards. No attempt was
made at Identification, the body was
burned, Captain Page, OF the Dallas
Rough Riders, made a careful survey
Of the town, and estimates that there
are thousand bodies yet TO be taken
out Of the ruins which surround the
city.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-09-20

Brick building contractors on a neat.
ly trimmed float were laying the walls
OF cottage. II was well on its way,
being a rush job, a couple newly mar.
ried being ready to occupy It, This
firm has done some splendid work In
this city. and all their work is strictly
up date
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-09-20
Insurgents Active.

Washington, d. c., Sept. 20.-The
following dispatch has been received
from Gen. Macarthur:
manila, Sept. l9.-Considerable &C
tivity throughout Luzon. Fighting re
ported In vicinity OF Carig, In Isabelle
province. Insurgents estimated at 800
probably much exaggerated. Tn,
casualties, which all occurred TO Nit
chell's captain Fifteenth infantry
command, consisting OF 100 men ant
four Cffieers, Is as follows:
"Killed : Three officers, including
Capt. David B. Mitchell, and II men.
"Wounded--Twenty-five men.
(Signed MACARTHUR" C
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-09-20
BOERs DESERT.
rransvnai Army Scattered In Every Direc
ton to Escape Defeat.

''""sNn"' army scottercu IN Every Dfrec
tion To Escape Defeat.
London, Sept. 20.--Lord Roberts
cables from Nelspruit on Pretoria ,Dea-
loga bay, not far from Komatiport, a
frontier station, under date OF Sept. Is,
as follows; "Of 1000 Bcer< w-o re.
treated from Komatiport before the
British advance from Machadodorp,
100 entered Portuguese territory and
others deserted in various directions.
The balance are reported to have
crossed Komati river and have been oc-
cupying spurs OF the Lombobo noun
tains south OF the river. General tu-
multi seems to have occurred when they
recognized the helplessness OF their
forces. Their long toms and field guns
have been destroyed. Nothing Is left
OF the Boer army but few marauding
hands ~
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-09-20
IVES, THE FLORIST,
Palms, Fern and Cut Flowers.
MONEY TO LOAN,

on diamonds. watches. &C.. or any
good security: also on household goods
stored with me; stricly confidential
Highest cash prices paid for household
goods. T. A. WHITTBN.
ia Gold avenue
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-09-20
The Queen Of the Fair.

Who has hosts OF friends throughout
Arizona and New Mexico, is one OF Al
buquerque's talented musicians The
Queen says:
"Messrs. Hall 4 Learned: Dear sir,
After carefully examining a CHECKER
ing Bros. piano, | can truthfully rec.
ommend them TO all my friends.
"ANITA POLLADINO.' ~
You can see one at o. A. Matson &
Co. e Store, Railroad avenue.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-09-20
LOAN OFFICE.

Simpson for loans on all kinds of col
lateral security. Also for great bargains
In unredeemed watches. 200 south Sec
ond street. near the postoffice.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-09-20

Galveston, Sept. 20.--It is definitely
announced the first train will enter
Galveston tonight. Two hundred and
seventy-three dead were recovered yes.
terday.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-09-20


IN FRONT OF THE GRAND STAND
The 100 yard foot race was won by J.
II. sheridan OF Albuquerque; Zinzer
second. Hale third.
The hurdle race was won by Snapper
Hale, time i4h seconds; second tie
with Zinzer and Sheridan.
The ball gamethis afternoon was be-
tween the Browns and El Paso. Char
ley Mcdonald is pitching for the
Browns and Long for El Paso. The
double umpire system is being used.
Ed Picard and J. sullivan OF El Paos
officiating.
The tug OF war contest was interest
ing and exciting. Theteams were, No.
Joe Schwartzman, w. @. Buchanan
Orie Smith, o. ]. Kirch, 70. E. Stoffel,
Donaciano Aragon No 20. M. San
chez. j. B. Burrus. q. Durand, j. w
Nuckles, A. d. Love, NJ. o. Laughiin.
The teams were very evenly matched.
and at end of tenth inning team No.
was declared the winner by ten inches
for the first pull.
The second pull was won by team No.
2, and they were declared the winners
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-09-20

Remember the Elks ball and get your
dress suits pressed In time at the Acme
Cleaning and Dye works. corner Silver
avenue and Second treet.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12
Active and ,eau.tr,ou at %.

Way back in the early eighties the
people OF Telluride got used to lo'king
forward to the afternoon Il the Sd ot
July with watering mouths in snticipa-
tion u the arrival Of H. X Higgins with
a load OF straw berries from his little
ranch just below Ouray. and 80 rsgula
was he that it got to be y habit to pr :.
pare for n dose Of strawb. rries and
cream for the 4th. Ia those days Mr..
Higgins was the sole source OF supply
for straw berries aud later in the season
raspberries. From the little berry patch
he picked q comfortable fortune, and
retired some five years ago, but his
indomitable energy he could not rest
easy and is constantly employed at
sJmething. just now he is putting up
= very superior brand OF horse radish
aud came to Telluride. Sunday night to
introduce it. 1t 10 the pure stuff, no
saw dust, and is moiste red with cider
vinegar. Although 81 .e ,rs OF age Mr.
Higgins has more energy and vital
than most men OF half his years. He
spends his summers in Oura.. the IL
mate Of which. he insists, cam Il b"
equalled this side OF the garden Of Eden
and his winters with a daughier at
Grand Telluride Journal.
Mr.. Higgins is well known 10 all the
old timers in the Uncompabgre valley
for the quality OF his berries and genial
disposition and was always welcome
visitor to this part Of the valley.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12
The New U.tca scicre

The subscription paper Il the new
ditch scheme sets forth that The Cimar
ron and Uncompahgre Valley Canal and
Reservoir Company is corporation
duly organized under the laws of the
state OF Colorado. having "A capi' al sock
OF $4,000, divided into 500 shares OF the
par value OF 800 each.
By order Of the Board OF Directors OF
said Company. the capital stock rs above
mentioned il now offered to the public
upon the following conditions:
Each subscrib r. hereto shall ne enti-
tied to one certificate OF stock OF the par
value of $lC0 each in the said ditch
company upon the payment in full by
said subscriber. or lis lawful assigns
the amounts as called for in each and
all assessments for each 800 su ubscribed {.
Two per cent OF subscriptions will be
required to be paid within thirty days
from time of ST. bscribing. to insure good
faith, the first insiaIlment. in addition
to said two per cent. may be called May
/, 1900, consisting OF three or five per
cent to be paid in cash. A notice OF
this call to be published in tie two
weekly papers Of Monirose thirty days
before the first day OF May, 1900. and
other instailments from time to time
thereafter. upon 30 days notice publish
cd as above. either in cash or hy labor
done by contract or otherwise, as may
b, agreed upon with the Board of Dir-c
a. 4
Default in the payment OF any install
ment SO due and called shall. thirty days
after 80 due. work a forfeiture to the
company Of any strck SO in default.
without any further notice or action
upon the part OF the Company. Al.
payments made on subscriptions to
stock viii be returned to the subscriber
in case all the stock is not subscribed
for or taken within r. asonable time.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

]. A. Luallen. who lives on Meeker
street, met with serious accident on
Tuesday. He vent to get on his wagon.
at the depot, slipped and fell, striking the
horses heels, frightening them. and they
started to run. throwing Mr.. Luellen
under the wagon. which Was loaded
vSah lum Der, and both wheels passed
nSsr his body. lie sustained a disioca-
{. shoulder. left lung injured and three
g ,ttiD. elons nicely and in fair way
recover,
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

The play Spy of Atlanta by High
school talent for tie benefit OF the
Cadets was given TUESDAY evening and
netted the boys nj. e sum as a good
numLeg OF our people turned out to wit
We cannot compare it with professional
shows we must give the players full
credit for doing the best they could, aud
from the way The audience appiauded
they v.deutly we're well pleased.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

The people Il Maher snl Crawford
have united in Methodist church with
Rev. Henry Harpst as pastor. They
have decided to erect a church building
at Crawford and have raised splendid
subscription. a number 81 the leading
citizens giving a hundred dollars each.
The building is to have a seating capac-
i'y of about 200. and must be finished
by the first OF March when Bishop War.
ren will be in 10 dedicate IL. Among
the trustees are VIM. Foster. W. l..
Savage. r. ID. Zimmerman and Mr..
Turuer.-Montroee Press.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12
AppIe Acreage in Colorado.

The following are the principal coun-
ties Of the state in which the apple is
becoming the leaoing fruit To the
acreage specified Tor 1898. at least . per
cent can be added for the increased
planting last year and for the other
fruit growing counties. making over
10000 acree; the number OF trees can De
estimated at 2,JOc 600; says the Deuver
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12
STATE OF COLORADO. I
CorSry OF DrLrA.

l. George $. Conk county clerk and or said county,
the State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing
d the and expenditures Delta
the six months ending December 81. 1899 and
Of the financial condition Of said Delta county
puied the records Of said Office and from
reports Of the County Treasurer now file in office
Given under hand and official zeal dy 9th day Il January
A u. 1900 GEORGE s. CONKLIN. Cvunty Clerk.
upder.gned constituting the Board Of County
and for the of Delta the State Of Colorado do
hereby certify that the foregoing semi annual Of
computed By the County Clerk w. duly presented % end The
witsess hands the day and year lest sbovs
H. H. INGERSOLL, Chasmaa.
JOHN GRIFFITH,
g. STEPHENS q
Board Of Cosnsy Coamissossu Of Dsm Cosssg.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

A meeting OF tie North Fork Cattle
Grower Association was held Hotch
X So. last Saturday, and the following
o fcers were elected: Geo. Duke. pres;
E Hartman vice pres; Graham Browne
sec; W. Il. Balch, treas. The delegates
elected to the National Live Stock
Growers convention at FIT. Worth, Tex.
on Jan. l6 to 10 are as follows: Tho mas
Lamb, Sam Hartman. Ross Wilmot. W..
G Balch, Wm. Emmett, l. II. Kellogg.
Z NJ. Duke and Graham p. Browne.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

Preaching at the Methodist church
next Sunday at the usual hours. The
subject of the evening sermon will lie
The Life OF Paul." illustrated with
selected hymns and solo from Men
d-lssuhns st. Paul.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

At Il regular meeting OF tho Wood-
men OF The World. Jan. 4th the follow
ing officers were installad: Thomas
towles, C. C.; Bert Omundson. Clerk;
J. q. ldiller, Advisar; Z. B. Elliott,
Banker; Harry Cobbett. Escort; LOUIS
Landry. Sentry; Joseph Gum. Watch
man. Past Consul. L. Jones Jr.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

The Eclta Fruit Il Produce Company
, hipI ed carload OF potatoes to Ciippl'
Creek, Wednesday.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

The appoint N ,nts OF road oversesrs
are as follows: WIN Hunt, Delta dis
trici; j. Potts. North Fork district; Mr.
Ashton, Surface Creek district.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

Mrs. W. A. Stevens and son Don /,
c .me down from Mt. Snefh Is. Tuesday,
spend a mouth or 10 il this altitude.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

%. o. Herndon from Kansas City. Mo
was the auctioDeer at the CliDgenpee
jswelry sale this week.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

N. E. Schaub.i, Of Ped CIiG, has &C
ceptsd position with the Delta County
Mercantile Company.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

Mr. and Mrs. Judge Croxton enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. Mathers, Mr..
anu AIRS. Lionel Wigram and Mrs
Dwy.r at supper "Wednesday evening.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

Tom Firth, special agent for the Lion
an Imperial Ins. Companies was Ia
Delta on Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

We carry only the best lines of groc-
cries that can be had. and are satisfied
with a small profit. Delta County Mar
antile Company.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

Delta is evidently a favorite resort for
Telluride people, judging from the
frequent mention OF our neighbors IN
the Delta papers.-Telluride Journal.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

Tom : ostyn. the Ouray butcher. wa
in Delta this week looking up beef 10
his market.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12
Frank Hopkins left on Wednesday for
Denver.
nsAf RArES.
csgsrado mslIza1 NasiWay.

Fort Worth. Tex.s.-yan. 10th. the
Annual Convention National Live Stock
Assn. Tickets on sale Jan. 13th Final
limit twenty days For tickets and
further Information call on Of addrea.
". R. PBcK. City Agent G. y. Ry.
Grsud Junction. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12
The Fortaiq,iIy Ciub.

The Fertaig,iI Ciub.
The Fortnightly Club met last Satur-
day afternoon with Mrs. A. B. CrsbiIl.
and the following program was had:
Piano solo. "Ernani." -.---...--. We rdi
Mr.. Duwnlng.
rap~r-"Nerdt." ..--.-...--- -.-- Mrs. st phsn
soIo--II Truvatore' .di
Nora Kellogg.
vocal duet loved ftaiia .... -...Nerii
Mr. Carr, Miss Croxton.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

Mems and boys suits and overcoats Ia
great varieties, at the Golden Rule
Store.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

W. II. Blumberg is in Leadville this
week on business.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

Tios. Lamb returned from Denver
Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

F.A. Raeple and II. C. Clay. OF Lake
City. were in the city Wednesday on
legal business.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

Pants at coat to close out at Vim
Mathers.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

The finest groceries and the freshest
in town are to he had at the Delta
County Mercantile Company.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

Prof. Simpkins will start a dancing
cla.s IN the Opera house soon.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

Ladies and chiIdrsns jschess at 10 per
cent discount. for lev days oeIy st the
Golden Rsls Ssces.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12
ISrEss~r es csuxry ssxD rrSp.
Detailed Statement

OF Warrants Funds Delta for
past six months, ending December 81 1893
ORDINARY REVENUE
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

DR.. I. Hunter is up in the North Fork
country this week.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

Dan Cook and wife. of Salida. are
visiting friends here this week.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

John ID. johnson is down from Gun
nison looking after his interests.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12

J. l. Putterield and John Wagner, ol
Telluride. were in town Friday.
The Delta independent., 1900-01-12
Semi-Annua| Statement
ORDINARY COUNTY REVENUE EUNp.

July paid December
Dee n p dt Ire nl
intresu "a uary
The silver star., 1900-02-16

h inventor is man who discovers
thing new, isn't he?" mo; an In
pr Is a man who gets patent out
Ie same thing"
The silver star., 1900-02-16
WIDOWS VALENTINE.
BY J. L. Harbour

me widow Darby, fair, plump and
looking far younger than her AZ years
aad ridden into town with Jared Kent
because her horse had lamed himself
mat morning, and Jared happened to
% going in." and had asked the widow
TO ride with him,
Jared was what some of the people
ot the neighborhood called regular
oorn old bach" He had fiouted and
soorned womankind most Of the nifty
years OF his life. and had openly set
uortn his conviction that men were
better on without EN- than with 'em," /"
particularly when 1t came to marry
ing OF en-" He had held to this con-
viction DO long and had proclaimed it
10 boldly and SO constantly that all Of
the match-makers in the rural neigh
Dorhood In which he lived had given
him up hopeless case beyond the pale
Of their schemes for making a bene-
dict Of him.
Jared was not, like most avowed
women haters. grabbed, CROSS
grained, sneeringly, cynical man.
which made his celibacy all the more
objectionable In the eyes of the match
makers.
He'd make real good husband II