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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23

Baldwin. Kas., Feb 23.-The debate
which took place between Simpson col
lege Iowa. and Baker was decided un-
animously in favor of Baker. The boast
is still true, we have never been de-
feated in debate"
The basketball game between Ottawa
University and Baker University gave
a score of IA to 20, in favor of Baker
team.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
Raisa for Messenger Bovs.

Salina Kas.. Feb 23.-Harry E. Dodge
and Warren Stiles, messenger boys en-
ployed in the Western Union Office have
received messages from the superinten-
dent in Omaha stating that they had
been appointed managers of the offices
at Ponca City, and Manhattan, respect
lively Stiles is 10 years of age and
Dodge is IS. Both are good operators
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23

Sedan, Kas.. Feb. PAT the meeting
of the newly organized Sedan CONNER
cial club these officers were installed:
President H E. Sadler, vice president
j. l. Grouse; secretary Clyde H. Knox
treasurer. J. w Lewis; Judge q. P. Ak
man, of Eldora, was the guest of honor
and delivered an address.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
q Come stone Laying ID Emporia.

Emporia, Feb 23.-The corner stone
of the St. Pauls Reform church was
laid Sunday The Rev Mr.. Faust, the
pastor, conducted the survives, assisted
by the Rev. D r. Huey. eX-pastor of
the church. The Reformed church is
one of four new churches now planned
for The new $4,000 Methodist church
viii be dedicated the first of April
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
Arkansas City to Drill for Gas.

Kansas City, Kas.. Feb. 23.-The work
of building the derrick for the gas well
driller has begun and the work of drill
ing will begin within ten days. The
hole will be drilled by the Arkansas City
Natural Gas company, and an indepen-
dent company being organized.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23

New York Feb. 23.-Howe & Hummel
announce that they had been retained
by Homer Selby CEfd Mccoy to sue
Ralph Thompson for 100000 for the
alienation of his wlfes affections and
also to begin q suit for absolute divorce
against Mrs Seloy. Thompson is named
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23

correspondent in this suit He is a mil
honaire. His home is in Schenectady,
where socially his family is very prom
inent He is the son of a banker. who
died ten years ago. leaving the bulk OF
his fortune to his son. He is Yale
graduate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23

steps and fell to the floor and died with
a character in these parts and was for
a number of years a. deputy United
States marshal in Virginia where he
gained reputation as a man killer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
Coroner Quits His Job.

Winfield, Kas., Feb 23.-Dr F. D.
Bright, who was elected coroner on the
Republican ticket last fall, has resigned
and left for Carmen, o. T., to practice
medicine. His successor has not yet
been named by Governor Bailey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
Chancellor Strong Spoke at Emporia

Emporia, Feb. Chancellor Strong
of Kansas university addressed the
Christian associations of the state nor
NAL school in Albert Taylor hall Sun
day afternoon. He is the guest of J. N
Wilkinson, president OF the normal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
Harvard Beaten at Basket BAN.

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 23.-Corneli
defeated Harvard at basket ball Sat
urday night by score OF Is to 8.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23

April is one of the best months in the
year to visit California. Wait for the
ColOnist rates to California points via
the Santa F'e, April 1 to June Is. 1903.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23

City Ticket Office. Union Pacific
Railroad, SIS Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23

City Ticket Office. Union Pacific
Railroad, SIS Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
wichita and Return $A82, Santa Fe

Annual meeting grand lodge A. o. u.
W. Tickets on sale February q to Is,
limited for return March 2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
THE GATEWAY
TO
CONSUMPTION.

ing the infamed men,
branes to heal when
the mucous discharges
cease, and the damage
done to the health IS
soon repaired. S. S. S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
CATARRH

-AA z va 40 "a p 4
of appetite and
strength. The
catarrhal poisons
are absorbed into
the blood, and all
the membranes
of the body be-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
COUGHING SPELL CAUSED DEATH

choked 10 death early yesterday mo n
ing at his home, in the presence of hi J
wife and child. He contracted a slight
cold few days ago and paid but little
attention to it. Yesterday morning he
was seized with fit of coughing which
continued for some time. His wife sent
for physician but before he could ar
rive another coughing spell came on
and Duckwell died from suffocation-
st. Louis Globe Democrat, Dec. 1, 1901
Ballards Horehound Syrup would have
saved him, 25c, soc and $1.OG, at Elvey
& Hulett's.
Sometimes there is more in the adj
jective than you suspect when You
speak of a criminal lawyer-Chicago
News
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
RECTOR OF ST. LUKE S,
Ashburnham, Ontario, Testifiss %
the Good Qualities of Chamber
Ian's Cough Remedy.

Ashburuham. Ont. April Is. 1856
think that it is only right that 1
should tell what a wonderful effect
Chamber,ain's Cough Remedy has
produced. The day before Easter |. was
so distressed with a cold and cough
that | did not think TO be able 10 take
any duties the next day. as my voice
was almost ChOked by the cough. The
same day 1 received an order from you
fer a bottle OF your Cough Remedy l
at once procured sample bottle. and
took about three doses of the medicine
To my great relief the cough and cold
had completely disappeared and I was
able to preach three times on Faster
Day ] know that this rapid and effect
i've cure was due to your Cough Rem
edy. 1 make this testimonial without
solicitation. being thankful 20 have
found such GOd-seut remedy Res
pCctfully yours.
L. a. LANGFELDT. NJ a.
Rector Of st. Luke's Church.
To Chamberlain Medicine Co.
This remedy is for sale by all drug
gists.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
o RECORDERS OFFICE.

Joel Bondurant and wife to Almer
d. Zander. deed, Sc IA, sec. II, town
ship l south. range 4W.
E.fA. Spaulding, and wife to Char
les H. Reynolds, deed, lot Z, block 40,
Churchill add.
Chas. II. Reynolds and wife to f.
a. Spaulding, mortgage, same as
above.
James NJ. King to A. r. Jenkins and
wife, release, Sc IA, sec. %, township
north, range E.
A r. Jenkins and wife to Horizon
b. Smith. mortgage, same as above.
Glendale Land CO. 20 Eastern Sugar
Co, deed, S 1-2 of SW la, sec. %,
township 2 N, range E, and lots l, >.
:? TO- Woodford.
Cora B. Lyke and husband - Z. y.
Graham, deed, lots %, %, "a, block IS.
Montgomery add.
Lizzie F. Graham and husband TO
John T. Dunlap, mortgage, same as
above.
Anna Anderson, ]. NJ. Evans ,hue-
band, to c. H. and John T. Dunlap,
deed. all of block %, Neahr's add.
Anna Anderson and H. l'riesrer TO
Jennie E. and John M. Evans, re-
lease, lots 4, 5. block %, Neahr's add
]. H. Baldwin and wife 10 Katie F.
Young, mortgage, lot p. Orchard
Grove.
Salt River Valley Canal Co.. to Hugh
Mcintyre, deed, water rights. " %.
SW IA, sec. II, township l north, range
Z.
J. NJ. Rountree to c. G Deming
deed, E 1-2, SW IA sec. IS, township
1 S. range w.
c. G. Deming and wife to j. NJ.
Rountree, mortgage. same as above.
Aleta NJ. WOy and husband to Will
liam Amos. deed. block "a and E 1-2,
block 49, Mesa city.
n. A. Morford and wife to B. G..
Pecka, deed, lots 16. II. Is, block Is.
lots 23, "a, block g. Collins add.
Araminta NJ. Runner to w. S. Heflin
and wife, release, lot Al, La Villa place.
L. NJ. Heilman TO State Mutual B.
and L. Assn, mortgage, same as
above.
G. w. Guise to Iron Chief Mining
Claim, location. Winifred district.
w. c. Matcham to w. w. KunkIe.
agent, mortgage, % head cattle.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Homestead Fntrv 10. 2s5s.


Department. of the Interior. Land
Office at Tucson, Arizona, Nov. IL.
1909. Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed no
tice of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said
proof will he made before the Clerk
of the District court at Phoenix, Ari
IONA, on Tuesday, December Is, 1903,
viz: F.Selso Quijada, of Phoenix. All
IONA. for the s. y n. w. 4 Sec. q, T.
", r. e.. G. & S. r. B. & NJ
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz: Ami
setto Quijada. Jose Quijada, Pedro
Truiillo and Fermin Trujillo, al! of
Phoenix, Arizona.
MILTON r. MOORE,
Register.
First publication November Is, 1909
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
POPULAR WANTS.


HOUSEKEEPER wanted. for healthy
family in Phoenix. Position per-
manent, pleasant home, modern
house. Must be good cook, neat in
appearance, strong and healthy.
Wages SIS. Address Immediately,
Box 27S, Phoenix.
WAITRESS AT MESA HOTEL $40 90
per month and room; no sick people
at hotel. Apply at Mesa hotel. Mesa.
Geo. Schornick.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
DELINQUENT SALE NOTICE.

Union DistillinG Company. Location
of principal place of business. Phoenix,
Arizona. and San Francisco. California.
Location of works. Agnew. Santa Clara
county California
NOTICE:-There is delinquent upon
the following described stock. on ac-
count of assessment mo. - levied on
the 10th day of October. 1903. the sever
III amounts set opposite the names of
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
HE FOUND A CURE.

r. II. Foster. 31S s. I'd Street, Salt
Lake City, writes: Il have been bothered
with dyspepsia and indigestion for Il
years, have tried many doctors with
ont relief, hut 1 have found a cure in
Herbine. 1 recommend it to all my
friends who are afflicted that way,
and it is curing them, too. soc at Elvey
& Hulett's.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS

The following transcripts of the rec
ords of the offices of the district clerk.
the probate court and the county re-
corder is furnished by the Arizona Abb
stract and Title company
The records for yesterday were:
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
Business Chances

THE c. E. RAND COMPANY.
COOPERATIVE RACING STABLE
AND TURF ENTERPRISES.
on Oct. LIST, 1903. paid al investors
quarterly dividend OF nina
per cent on all moneys in
vested. in addition TO the regular per
cent weekly dividend which Is for
warded to all investors on wednesday
of each week This extra quarterly
dividend has varied in amount accord
ing to the results.
QUARTERLY DIVIDENDS PAID
QUARTERLY DIVIDENDS PAID
For the quarter ending
For the quarter ending
Oct. LIST. 1902 ...- lis. per cent
For the quarter ending
Jan. LIST. 1903 1890. --.-S&. per cent.
For the quarter ending
April 1st 1903 --------6is per cent
For the quarter ending
July Ist. 1903 -.---. -.SL per cent
For the quarter(nOw
ended) oct. LIST. 1903 -.----9 per cent
Our aim is to pay investors the fun
earning on money invested by them as
the above statement will show. AMI
our enterprise is such = wonderful ami
growing success that we are confideu.
the next quarterly dividend payable
Jan. LIST. 1904. will reach much higher
than the present dividend just paid
Full particulars and beautifully il
Illustrated book mailed free upon
application.
THE c. + Rand COMPANY.
50 Broadway. New York city
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
BILIOUS coLIc PREVENTED.

Take a double desc of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
as soon as the first indication OF the
disease appears and a threatened at
tack may be warded off. Hundreds of
people who are subject to attacks of
bilious cello use the remedy in this way
with perfect success. For sale by all
druggists.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

An Atchison girl is so away up In
the world that she finds fault win
the meals on dining car. Heretofore
meal on dining car has been re-
garded by Atchison people as an Event
-Atchison Globe.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

Neglected colds make fat grave
yards" DIR. Woods Norway Pine
Syrdp helps men and women to a haIpy
vigorous old age.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

In accordance with law, and an or
der of the Board of Directors, made On
the 18th day of October, 1903 so many
shares of each parcel of such stock as
may be necessary will be sold at public
auction at the office of the Company,
room sos. No. 800 Market street, San
Francisco, California, on Saturday, the
18th day of December. 1908. at the hour
of II O'Clock a. M. of said day, to pay
delinquent assessments thereon, togeth-
er with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of the sale.
H. c. SCHNABEL,
Secretary.
Office, Room SOB No. $50 Market
Street San Francisco. California.
First publication November 20.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
AGENTS Wanted

LADIES CAN earn $1,000 easy. Write
at once for full information to Falls
City Skirt Co.. Louisville. KY"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

Bodily pain loses it's terror if you've
bottle of DIR. Thomas Electric Oil
in the house. Instant relief in case Of
burns, cuts, sprains, accidents of any
sort
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

Don't make the mistake of giving n
man advice which doesn't confirm his
own oDinion.-Chicago News.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

a girl isn't necessarily timid because
she jumps at a proposal.-Chicagc
News.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

Eczema, scald head, hives. itchness
of the skin of any sort instantly re-
lieved, permanently cured. Doan's
Ointment. At any drug store.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
OUR NEXT QUARTERLY
OUR NEXT QUARTERLY
ORR NEXT QUARTERLY
DIVIDEND
DIVIDEND.
DIVIDEND

payable Feb. 1st will double that 81
any February Dividend paid BY Us
heretofore.
OUR LAST QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
DIR LAST QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
paid Nov. End reached the immense
figure of p per cent
ALL OUR QUARTERLY DIVIDENDS
ALL OUR QUARTERLY DIVIDENDS
have averaged 20 per cent more than
twice as much as any other company
in existence. Our quarterly Dividends
are in addition TO our
WEEKLY DIVIDENDS OF 4 per cent.
WEEKLY DIVIDENDS OF 4 per cent
paid regularly every Tuesday. Write
for booklet and references in your Own
locality.
The Metropolitan Assurance Assn.
incorporated
200 Broadway. New York
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
Situations Wanted


YOUNG MAN wants outside work in
or near Phoenix. .ddress P. D.,
Republican.
WANTED outdoor work by man 81
years old i'm city or on ranch. wages
no object. Address Y. Y. Republican
A STUDENT who has had several
years Office experience in this terri
tory, and competent TO take charge
OF q set of books. wants Office work
in Phoenix that will take up about
two-thirds OF his time. Would like
to see any business that wishes a set
of books kept requiring but a few
hours of work each day. Can furn-
ish references from the most reliable
business men in Phoenix. Inquire at
this office or address z. o. Box $50.
WANTED-Japanese cay work co. %
+. Monroe street. Reliable for house
window cleaning, cook or waiter. All
kinds of help.
WANTED-Position by man and wife
on dairy farm willing to start on
small salary. Address J. H. L.. this
office.
LADY wishes any kind of light work
for room and board and small wages
Address 80 Republican.
WANTED-plain sewing by the day
227 E. Polk st.
WANTED-A position as governess.
Can furnish excellent testimonials.
Address Xxx Republican.
TRAINED NURSE wishes employ
ment. Male or female. would travel.
Call or address Mrs. J. II. Woods.
l440N e. Madison St. corner Pratt.
SITUATION WANTED by an expert
enced dining room girl. Address so,
Republican office.
ACTIVE yourg man wants work on
ranch, small wages. Address w, p.
Republican
YOUNG MAN wants outside work N
or near Phoenix. Address p. D., Re
publican.
HOUSE cleaning by white man. NJ. j
this Office.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

Women love a clear, healthy COM
pleXion. Pure blood makes. ii. Burdock
Blood Bitters makes pure blood.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

A bent pin is the easiest thing imagi .
nable to find when you are not looking
for it.-Chicago News.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

There are people who couldn't loos
on the bright side of life even through
smoked glasses.- Record
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

Babies cry most when they realize
that they look like some of their rela-
tions.-Chicago News
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

Harmful and ridiculous practices 60
on in this community every day. but
no citizen dares say a word.-Atch-
ison Globe.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

About the time : man begins In feel
his Importance others begin 10 doubt
it.-Chicago News
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

A glass or two of water taken half
an hour before breakfast will usually
keep the bowels regular. Harsh cathar-
tics should be avoided. When a pur
gative is needed. take Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They ar.
mild and gentle in their acton. For
sale by all {. ggists.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
FAVORITE FAMILY REMEDY.

Frequently accidents occur in the
household, which cause burns, cuts,
spiains ana bruises. For use in such
cases Billiards. Snow Imminent has for
many years been "a constant faVorite
family remedy. 25c, 60c and s100 at
Elvey & Huletts.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
Fer Rent


CHAPMAN & IRWIN rent rooms and
houses quick. AZ n. First ave.
FOR RENT-Unfurnish rooms at
Alamo house. Inquire 1919 First ave,
room s. up stairs.
CHAPMAN & IRWIN viii rent or sell
your property. AZ n. First ave.
FOR RENT-Cottages furnished for
housekeeping. Box 612
FOR RENT-Front room for light
housekeeping. 73S e. Washington St.
TO RENT-Unturnish brick cottage,
large yard, 315 East Monroe st. Rent
$500. e. J. Bennett, agent. No
invalids.
HOUSE for rent cheap. Inquire I'LL
E. Jefferson st.
FOR RENT-The Redman Meat Mar
ket. also other buildings. Globe
Arizona. Address Box 90.
FOR RENT-160-acre well improved
alfalfa ranch under the Salt canal.
The Valley Realty Co.
FOR RENT-Room for light house
keeping. Inquire at the Fair.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
eALLARD's HoREHoUND SYRUP

Immediately relieves hoarse, croupy
cough. oppressed rafting, rasping and
difficult breathing. Henry g. Stearns,
Druggist, Shullsburg, Wisconsin, w. ties,
May 20, 1901: Il have been selling Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup for two years,
and have never had preparation that
has given better satisfaction. 1 notice
that when I sell a bottle they come
back for more. l can honestly recon-
mend it. 25c, soc and S1.0O, at Elvey
Hulett's.
Nervous prostration has a pretty
hard job when it tackles a man whose
wife supports the family.-Chicago
News.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

When a stranger calls on us We new
er drag him around and Introduce HIM
To the business men," a stranger
never likes it, and the business men
cont like it.-Atchison Globe.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

Criticism is not much better thar
gossip, having the same family blood
N its veins-AtciTison Globe.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
Fer Sale

FOR SALE-S351 buys a first-class
cigar stand. Front of Yellowstone
saloon. opposite city hail.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
Board and 2eenrs

GOOD BOARD and rooms $50 per
month; sick or well. S15 Monte
yuma.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

g. w. Guise to Iron Chief Mining
Claim, location. Winifred district.
w. c. Matcham to w. w. KunkIe.
agent, mortgage. % head cattle.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

YOUNG MAN wants outside work in
or near Phoenix. Address p D..
Republican.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
Furnished Rooms

ROOM or rooms. Call early. Terms
reasonable; no tuberculosis. 222 w.
Adams st.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

First publication November 10. 1903
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06
pr SSIONHL
ATToRNEY-AT-LAW.

THos- = PREscOTTcc5orPor1fio1 ana
Commercial Law a specially. Rooms
e-3-l0 Cotton block, Phoenix. Arizona
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-12-06

FOR SALE.-Ten room brick house;
stone foundation; polished floors:
modern plumbing; electric lights;
bath room; buffers pantry; cellar;
/ large screen sleeping room; porch
es; city water; lawn and shade trees:
shed barn. $4,000 in easy payments.
Could not be duplicated for $7.5oe.
w. H. Robinson. 102 West Adams St.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-02

week he had been drinking heavily
to drown his sorrow" but not sue
ceeding he had come to the bemud-
died conclusion that the next best
thing was to drown himself. For this
reason he was sitting on the Goat is
land side of the ferry boat and wait
lng-dominated by the CHASTITY within
which had sent so many others over
board at that same spot-until the
wheel paddles should beat along the
border of the well known graveyard"
by the bay.
The saloon door opened and a girl
and an old man, both laden with bun
dies, came out-the man with ranch
er's sun-brown face, STOPPING shout
ders and toil-hardened hands. the girl,
plainly his daughter. tall. straight and
comely after the wholesome, honest
country fashion.
Why, Jiml" she exclaimed with
rank friendliness; and then: How
oddly things happenl This is the first
time I've come down to the bay since
[ came back from Nevada. and here
you are, that none Of US have seen
nor heard Of for over three ysars!"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-02

She looked with sudden comprehen-
sion at his worn face, his somber eyes
and HIS tremulous hands, and then as
he raised his hat and turned to leave
them she caught his sleeve with timid,
eDtreating fingers.
Come and begin the New Year
with u.s." she said. THE city has not
been kind to you, but the country al
ways was. You will grow back to
your old self up in the foothills. and
afterward-if you care to stay-there
is work in plenty"
He looked down at her upturned
face and the insistent voices that had
all day been calling him from the
bays always yearning graveyard"
grew fainter and died into silence.
Come with u.s." echoed the father.
and the light pressure Of the girls fin
gers on his arm held him captive.
The train shuddered into motion
and then. moving faster and faster
through the crosslights Of the desert
ed pier. bore the three away toward
the beckoning promise Of the New
Year.-Florence hatheoon.