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The Lamar register., 1902-01-22

taking an oath-and in a private
room? You are not a Chartist, or \
Mormon-Or whatever the people call
themselves, who profess to object to
oaths, on principle"
The officers eyes were still keenly
fixed on Alice Seaton's. and she cow
cred visibly beneath his gaze.
"Will you assure me. on your sacred
word, that no person did enter the
room?" he repeated, in low, firm
tone, which somehow carried her to
the terrible belief that he believed that
she was trifling with him.
She looked at him, gasped, and
looked again; and then she raised her
handkerchief in her hand and wiped
her damp and ashy face.
81 think some one did come in,"
whispered the officer in her ear; TRY
and recollect." And Alice fell back in
Mysteries.
Lady Sarah led her from the room.
herself speedily returning to 1t.
"You see how weak and nervous Miss
Seaton Is" was her remark to the off,
Ger, but glancing at her husband. she
has been an invalid for years, and Is
not strong like other people. l felt
sure we should have scene OF some
kind; that is why wished the investi-
CATION not to be gone into hurriedly."
Don't you think there are good
grounds for an investigation. sir?" tes-
tily asked Colonel Hope of the officer.
II must confess | do think So" was
the reply.
''Of course, you hear. my lady. The
difficulty is, how can we obtain the first
clue to the mystery"
II do not suppose there will be an
insurmountable difficulty" observed
the officer. Il believe l have obtained
one"
"You are a clever fellow. then"
cried the Colonel, "if you have OBJ
tanned 1t here. What is it?"
"Will Lady Sarah allow me to men
tion it-whatever it may be-without
taking offense?" continued the officer.
looking at her ladyship.
She bowed her head. wondering
much.
whats the good of standing upon
ceremony" peevishly put in Colonel
Hope. Her ladyship will be as glad
rs We Sidil Ne " get DdSh hCi oi"N
let; more glad. one would think. A
clue to the thief! Who can it have
been?"
The detective smiled. When men
are as high in the police force as he,
they have learned to give every word
its due significance. 81 did not say a
clue to the thief, Colonel; said clue
to the mystery"
"Where's the difference?"
Pardon me, it is indisputably per-
ceptible. That the bracelet is gone. Is
papable fact: but by whose hands it
went, Is as yet mystery"
What do you suspect?"
II suspect" returned the officer. low
ering his voice, that Miss Seaton
knows how it went"
There was a silence of surprise; on
Lady Sarah's part. of indignation.
"Is 1t possible that you suspect
herr" uttered Colonel Hope.
NO" said the officer, Il do not sus-
| pect herself: she appears not to be a
suspicious person in any way; but I
believe she knows who the delinquent
| is, and that fear. or some other motive.
keeps her silent. Is she on familiar
terms with any OF the servants?"
But you cannot know what you are
saying" interrupted Lady Sarah. "Fa-
miliar with the servants. Miss Seat
on is gentlewoman, and has always
moved in high society. Her family is
little inferior to mine. and better
better than the Colonel's." concluded
her ladyship, determined to speak out.
The Lamar register., 1902-01-22

To make farming success in Colo
RADIO these things are necessary:
/. Fine land.
2. Abundant water rights with old
priorities.
3. A properly constructed canal free
from debt.
4. Industrious and intelligent men
to cultivate the land.
The Romero Irrigation Company has
provided the first three essentials. The
fact that ]. G. Ulrich had charge OF the
surveying and Homer Neel OF the con-
struction of the canal is sufficient evil
dence that it is us nearly perfect as
canal can be.
Three points having been provided
for, 1t depends upon the reader perhaps
to supply the fourth. If this interests
you, for further details and Illustrated
pamphlet write to Zeph. Chas. Felt.
1O2 Boston building. Denver, Colorado.
p,t.-
The Lamar register., 1902-01-22
Miiea of Potntoea.

Everybody knows that the John A.
Dalzer Seed Co., La Crosse. Wis, are
the largest seed potato growers In the
world. SO when their President. Henry
Va. Salzer, recently purchased 21.oOO
acres more of ideal potato land. all
wondered what for. Well. 1t is for po-
tatoes-miles and miles of potatoes.
The Lamar register., 1902-01-22

Brooklyn, N. z. Jan. 2o.LFor many
been earning a reputation that y rare
II is UNIVERSALLY praised! Thls rem,
adv presents unusual attractions TO
thore in search of health: 1t 10 made OF
HERBS that cure in Natures wsyrp,y Y
removing the cause Of the dlsoas o;,Ttnes
The blood and establishes perfect &C. &C.
tion Of the digestive organs. 1t is equally
1ood for young and old
The Lamar register., 1902-01-22
Slow Growth of y Town.

Centerville, the famous village near
the Bull Run battletields, has gained
but two new houses in forty years.
The hotel where General Mcdowell
had his headquarters is deserted and
tumbling down.
The Lamar register., 1902-01-22
First Use of Ether.

The first surgical operation ever rem
dered painless by ether was performed
only ffty-five years ago in Boston,
Mass. by DR.. Morton.
The Lamar register., 1902-01-22

There is nothing that so thoroughly
ouiets a bully as to be licked by some
quiet inoffensive citizen.
The Lamar register., 1902-01-22

errS Cured. Nc onts ervousness aftsi
&rst days use of DR.. klinss Groat Nerve Restorer
send Ior FREE Sc 90 trial bottle and treatise
The Lamar register., 1902-01-22

A Hartford City Gndiana) man offers 9
wife. How rnadly he must love her!
The Lamar register., 1902-01-22

- MarshaIrs Remedy for rheumatism Is
Tails. All druggists.
The Lamar register., 1902-01-22

Mrs. winsiow's Soothing syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces IN
dammstIou allays pain, cures wind collie &c ootti>
The Lamar register., 1902-01-22

Christian science is said to be popu-
lar among art students in the Latin
quarter Of Paris.
The Lamar register., 1902-01-22

Seton Thompson Ernest evidently re-
CARDS himself MS the victim of skin
game.
The Lamar register., 1902-01-22
Denver Directory.

STnVE REPAIRS for every known make Of
- Il " ~ stove, furnace range. GEO. a.
PULLEN, 1881 Lawrence St., Denver. Phone TA-
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-04-10

my dear Johnson, you pick up the
BALI" "No, my dear Kincaid. you pick
it up" And all the time Schultz was
walking towards the home plate and the
crowd yelling furiously. In the inning
the Fats added S to score and Leans two.
The last inning was worst Of all. The
ball when in the hands OF Bowes looked
as large as the globe on the shoulders Of
Atlas in country school house, but when
it reached the bat Of the Lean men it was
small as needle point. They simply
did not know where 1t was or where they
were. The Fat men would be running
bases yet had not friends informed them
that the game WAS over.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-04-10

Harry seated himself in the big
Office chair, and invited Mallory
to vacate. He then called in
d. NJ. Bowes, who tips the
Howe scales at ago. He told
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-04-10

The supreme conrt Of Idaho convened
in this city Monday morning. The court
has more business before il than at any
previous term. A night session was
necessary Tuesday to clear the docket Of
several cases to enable attorneys from 4
distance to leave for home where i'm.
portant court matters awaited their
attention. n
The case Of John p. Mahoney vs.. Board
Of Commissioners Of Shoshone, which
came up on q motion to dismiss appeal,
was heard Monday. The motion was
sustained and the appellants were given
ten days in which to file brief. showing
time fo, taking appeals from the board Of
commissioners.
The case Of Annie Bernier W. Theodore
Anderson was argued and taken under
advisenent Tuesday.
The case Of the city Of Wardner W..
John Pykes was also taken under advise
mcnt.
The Mclean damage case comes up
toarorrow. This 10 the case III which the
city Of Lewiston is defendant. and III a
trial before lower court, the plaintiff Mrs.
Mclean. was awarded verdict fos
ST. 900 damages, the alleged result ol
negligence Of defendant in maintaining q
defective sidewalk. The briefs and
transcript in the case cover nearly r2oo
printed pages.
Tuesday Bob Dunn was examined by
the court as to his fitness TO practice
before 1t. Bob is now prosecuting
attorney for Shoshone county.
l. N. Smitt, Major w. Woods and w.
d. Hepburn were appointed committee
to prepare resolutions relative to the
death Of James Reid.
W. :. Shaw presented certificate from
the Oregon court and WAS admitted to
practice; also Peter johnson, Of North
Dakota.
Yesterday the court had its busiest day
aud reached the most important cases.
John Anderson, Of this city. and Charles
Baldwin, Of Washington. were admitted
to practice before the court.
Robert Dunn Of Wallace, was made
happy when il was announced he had
passed satisfactory <xaniration. MIR.
Dunn years ago, was a printer, a member
Of the typographical union, and was
then regarded AS man Of character and
honored for his knowledge Of its laws
and conservatism and the old gang are
glad to see Bob Dunn win success.
The case Of l.. A. Porter VS. Z. +. Alien
ct al, was taken under adviseinent. This
was suit for damages, growing out Of
the burning Of Porter's mill while de.
fendant Allen operated it under lease.
Hon. X. f. Mcfarland and Ben F
Tweedy made able arguments IN the case
Of Mrs. Matte Mcdonald VS. Rozen.
sheriff Mrs. Mcdonald alleges the
sheriff levied upon goods not subject to
execution, for the debts contracted while
she was landiady at Il local restaurant.
The case was taken under advisennent.
The famous case of Dell Reed VS.
Ancient Order OF Red Cross, was argued
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-04-10

vitation was extended to the editor Of the
Sentinel, through Lewiston's city mar
shal, to umpire the game. Nothing is
said to he more glorious than to be able
to die for ones country; but to face death
by attempting to deal out justice to such
an aggregation of base ball players is
more than we can stand---even with all
OUR wonderful courage. It's only been
about ten or twelve years since the Sen.
tinel man got into fight with Lew
iston umpire and came near whipping
him Tor getting whiPpedD. That was
when we were young and in our prime.
Just ask some Of the old ''has beens" like
Ben Butler, Harry Lydon or Hon. Wal
lace Bernie Stanton; they can tell you
all about it. But to take the chances on
having to thrash eighteen men. besides
the sympathizers Of both clubs, would
cause us to lose all respect for dignity
and bring disgrace upon our silvered
locks. No! we do not yet desirs to court
the silent efforts Of the undertaken. With
all due appreciation of the invitation
our only alternative forces us TO decline,
but in doing so--and being a man of av-
erage size ourself-we hope the Fat men
will skin the lean fellows TO fare ye
WE'LL" but we have our doubts
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-04-10

effort to jump into the air for the bali.
He simply shouted for help and pointing
to the stars, said: "Thcre it goes"
Then he climbed upon the fence and the
ball continued its flight to the rising sun
Finally he fell oveL the fence and was
carried in with game foot, and being
lame. imagined he was King. and
started in on Richard III. Snow is the
winter Of our discomfort and tainted.
Fats /; Leans o.
In the next inning Charles Parker and
f. ]. Edwards found walking good be-
tween the home plate and first Then
Harry Palmer found the ball and Parker
and Edwards scored on his sacrifice hit.
In the next inning Bert Smith. who
can not run 800 yards in week, was
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-04-10
For Snake River.

A dispatch signed by Senators Heitfeld
and Dubois contains the news that the
appropriation tor Snake river has been
increased $4,000. This is for the river
above Lewiston.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-04-10

aud submitted. He seeks 70 enforce
payment Of q $a,ooo life insurance policy
written by the company.
First National Bank Of Kendfick ~ NJ
II. Carter. was also heard and sabmitsesl.
The case Of Joe childs " w. r. Shisn
was also submitted and taken nlaxaer
advisement.
The court will doubtless fiuish "a
labors tomorrow evening, o. Saturday
morning.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-04-10
Knights u pythlas csavsalisa-

q
The district convention of the Kniehta
Of Pythias will meet 10 this city April q.
The session will open Il 7:3o p. -
close early next morning. At theopenta
Past Representative Oliver Hall. Whp II
stituted the lodge 10 Lewiston. VII ps-
side. 1rand chancellor Joseph yinceqt
Is to leliver short address, alsc loNlgS
Akin. This will be followed by ~ a.
empli6cation Of secret WORK In third sank
aud the contest for individual kneWjG
Of the work. AT seast three candi1ol
will BE- in readiness. A banqnet at nllls
night has been arranged for.
The famous Red Gross Lodge ik6l o<s
Spokane have signitied their inteuti1 S6
b present or At east send one n - ols
their best men. In no seclion a. clea
country can better work bc seen thaa
had by Red Cross Ledge. In fack o&1
has not seen the inatchlese bea.ey
Pythian ri,ual until he has aeet RS5I31
Cross do the work.
A number Of lodges In the vieinltx WIll
be he,e. Programs and badxes WiIl g
In the hands of the psinter to-day, y
transportation rates srnnged far snyI
notices sent out.
0ovsraor iisat Declares 49, ~.
/, The legislature of The ssate ~ ~
apart the first Monday In NAY ~ tAelE
year for the purpose Of planting tSsee as
shrubs. 10 heautify and adorn our psah
grounds and private honAes. % fepalt n i1is
ravages Of timber destroyed and xnansiF|
facturcd, and 10 extend forrest 9scNslls
where nature mas not provided one.
| The custom has become national 4,
is practiced IN I'll states of the Uuicn q I.
is particularly appropriate and nece1uasy|
In this state. where occurs - great NV
area Of arid land. n ss e
In obedience to this cuatom and a. lalG|
of the state. therefore designate Frjday.'
the second day Of May. Ie04 - Asl,oes
day. and reco,,sinen tliat this day ~ IN:
served throughout the state, and = tAes
work begun has already ,esnlted II po'
much real benefit. il i hoped Il my y
continued more generally.
| Particularly do ! suggest thia % tiAe
university, colleges. academies and pnl,
lie schools, urging that the teachers anik|
pupils unite In the work Of t,eautifyinn
the grounds occupied by them and ina
encouraging whenever possible cur forest
growth. u
In testimony whereof | have herennto
affixed nv hand, and caused the great
seal Of the state Of Idaho 10 b a15xed.
Done at Boise. the capital, this 18th Nv
Of March. A. d. 1909. g
r. w. IIUNr, GoSernQf.
Attest: G. ]. RAsSkTT,
Secretary Of State.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-04-10

out. "l'll bet $3.50 Schullt don't reach
first" Just about that time lovely
young lady called the bet. Then the big
fellow came to the bat. The thin pitcher
swung something in the air that looked
like two feet of twisted telegraph wire
and the ball came slowly up to Schuidt.
No one saw that ball again. Schnldt was
urged to run by the great crowd. "Oh!
there is lots Of time, he replied. and he
walked leisurely to first, then to second,
engaged in a conversation at third and
finally reached the home plate. repro.
duce Schuldt above as he looked when
he reached irst and knew he had won
the f25o for the lady.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-04-10

his money and finally induced Bowes to
sign as pitcher. This tells the whole
story. This was early in the week.
Sunday at the game was called by
Charles Woelfen. The Fa. men were
first on deck and Bowes was first at the
bat, and when the ball came his way hi
il SO hard that one of the Leans had to
use AN axe to cut it out Of fence post.
The fat men were retired with one run.
The Leans came TO the bat. Coburn
and Thompson scored.
In the second inning the Fat men
simply hit the air, and Wallie Stain. on
Whose skin hurt his bones) for the
Leans scored.
In the third inning the grandest
"pyrotechnical" display occurred. 1t
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-04-10

City Marshal Schuldt
proved 10 be the star
Of the whole Fat ag-
gregation. He went
into the game with 7o4
pounds Of flesh and
came out with 2so.
One Of the partisans Of
the thin fellows yelled
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-04-10

The base ball game Sunday afternoon
between the Fat men and the Lean ofthe
city was an event extraordinary. II
afforded pleasant Sunday recreation,
and enriched the free library by fIl6 50.
Those who attended were well pleased.
including even the vanquished.
The Lean men are not yet onto the fact
that one of their number was the sole
cause of the awful defeat. but it is true.
The Fat men had no one to put into the
pitchers box. to assist Harry Palmer
Right here Harry Lydon came to the
rescue. There was a long secret con-
ference in his private Office.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-04-10

enabled to score. He gave the ball a
hard smash. 1t went out about
= 1000 feet to where my young
49, friend Ed Russell was asleep at
his post. The whirr Of the ball
aroused him. He held up his
hands for the ball to fall into
them, but it didn't. Ed rolled
about in the dirt for minute or two and
then got up and threw the ball at some
small boys over near the fence. Pand~-
monium reigned. Attorney Johnson was
mad enough to prosecute him for Sab
bath desecration. aud all the Fat men
yelled, dead easy"' Smith scored and
the Leans were shut out by Bowes.
In the next inning the Fat and Leans
both scored.
In the next inning there was all kinds
Of trouble and a scene that was rich and
rare. Schuldt came to he bat and hit
the ball for what was hardly safe base
hit. But Joe Kincaid and County At.
torney johnson wanted the people to
know they were readers of the funny side
Of the Chicago American, and gave a
perfect immitation Of Alphonse and
CASTOR.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-04-10

The Fat and Lean men Of
Lewiston are to cross bats in
a game Of base ball next Sun.
day, and to make sure there
would be strict impartiality
III the umpire's box, an in
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-04-10

was the beginning OF the awful
slaughter. Bowes was at the
bat and found the ball, which
he sent way out over right field
fence. Leslie Thompson was
near the fence. He made no
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-06-16
X. OF Q. EXCURSION.
Will 90 to Lake Ariel Wednesday,
June 2b.

The fourth annual excursion Of the
Scranton council, Knights Of Columbus
to Lake Arie, on Wednesday, June 25
will be one Of the most enjoyable af-
fairs OF the season. It's success Ia al
ready assured. 1t is confidently expect
ed that 1t will be attended by the larg-
est throng that has been to Lake Ariel
in long time. The sale of tickets has
been SO large already that It was
found necessary to arrange for special
trains.
The committee in charge OF the ar
rangements for the excursion is bend
Ing all It's energies toward making II
the most successful outing of the sea-
son. There will be plenty Of amuse-
ments, all kinds Of games and dane
Ing. Bayer's full orchestra has been
engaged to furnish music.
No excursions were conducted tr
Lake Ariel last year, but It's popu larity
as an excursion resort has not waned
If anything 1t has become more popu-
lar. The grounds have been fixed up
and everything will be bright and new
for the knights and their guests. The
dancing pavilion has been remodeled
and enlarged SO that 1t Is now one OF
the best in this part of the state.