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The San Francisco call., 1904-09-11
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z M FERRIS, stroke on the Yale
crew, twined his long brown legs
tight around the post Of the South
O. Beach lookout and pulled his yell
low duck hat viciously over his eyes.
Then he showed it back again and
stared straight out to sea.
1t had been a direct cut and he
hadn't expected it of her. He wished
that some foolhardy swimmer would go
out beyond his depth or be seized with
a cramp. so that he might go out after
him and battle for life among the
breakers. But instead it proved to be
an aggravatingly dull day. The sea was
smooth as glass. yet the bathers clung
tenaciously to the ropes.
He had always looked upon the self
supporting men at college as fellows to
be envied. They were always doing
things. Il took mettle-it took nerve
the sort of nerve he had felt the need
OF that very morning when he had
looked down TO meet the eyes Of Nell
Standish changing from amazement to
q certain contempt which he could not
understand.
Before her coming it had been mer-
ry morning. Small boys had chased
him joyously down the beach. and pref
ty girls and firtatious young matrons
had cast him approving glances. He
had felt that the wages OF a private
life-saver near a fashionable bathing
pavilion were doubly paid, but now
The tide came booming in and drove
the bathers out Of the surf, lunch gongs
summoned dawdlera from the sand and
Ferris slipped down from his post and
I'd he Ilnf
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-11

house. He had not realized till then
how tightly he had clasped his legs
around the post. HIS position had been
an outward and visible sign of the in
ward but not spiritual storm that
ragged. Yes, 1t was going to be a little
harder than he had thought Then he
squared his shoulders and threw up his
head proudly.
Evidently she had thought the mat
ter over and repented of her -udeness.
for that night when they came face to
face in the hotel dining-room she
bowed TO him, not with the old air Of
comradeship, but with forced polite
ness that he felt almost as keenly as
the morning cut. He bowed gravely
and crossed to his table, which was on
the far side of the large room. Half an
hour later he was at the desk in the Of
fee asking for his bill. 1t was impossi-
bic that he should remain in the same
house with her under the circum-
stances. He had once thought But
one may think many times on an in
come Of seven thousand a year
He turned abruptly, climbed the
stairs and commenced to throw things
into his trunk and grip. Then he sat
down on the edge of the bed and
laughed at himself. 1t was all so alb
surd and childish. This was a fine be-
ginning for chap who had his way to
make. He was hauling down his colors
at the first shot. She would guess why
he had left, and mere difference OF
hotels could not prevent his meeting
her. The resort was small and exclu-
sive. You were forever stumbling over
people you liked. let alone the people
you didn't like to meet.
So he emptied his trunk. hung up his
garments and went down to tell the
clerk he had changed his mind. The
proprietor Of the hotel happened TO be
in the Office and he looked greatly re-
lieved over Ferris decision. In fact, he
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-11
By Richard Shelton

Tr was the regulation suburban
veranda, broad, cool, immaculate.
Before it was the regulation plot
Of freshly clipped lawn, bisected
by a path, the edges OF which
were geome:rically precise. A few rods
up the street, far enough away to be
unobtrusive, yet near enough to fur
nish just the right amount OF light, was
the regulation street lamp. Even
the regulation suburban mosquitoes
hummed noisily about and were duly
cursed and slaughtered.
Hardwick, stretched comfortably in
a steamer chair. blew smoke rings
thoughtfully in the still air. Vanetia,
seated near by in a low rocker, idly
traced the shadow Of the vine with the
toe of a little shoe.
is it very awful down there?" she
asked.
Charming country" said he sardon-
ically. When IL isn't racked by earth
quakes, it's enjoying a tornado. About
the time you begin to take these little
pranks Of nature as q matter Of course,
some peaceful old volcano, that scien-
lists declare has been extinct for innu-
merable centuries, let's itself loose and
changes the geographical situation for
several square miles. or yellow fever
breaks out and gathers in everybody
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-11

quired.
That it prohibits one from being
a suburbanite of the aforementioned
variety. Van." he said, rising sudden
ly and standing by her chair, Il never
intended to tell you, but perhaps we'll
both feel better If I do. 1 went down
there intending to make my pile and
come back here to marry you. The
pile is still to be made and it looks
as If l were doomed to stay there for
ever. But don't think il was because
l didn't love you enough or because
l haven't done my best"
The girl looked up at his earnest
face and something in IT filled her
with pity. She had intended to reply
lightly. Instead her eyes fell and she
was silent.
You understand, don't you?" he
said after Z pause.
NO. l don't understand" she said
sharply.
She was aware he stepped back as if
he had been struck
Il don't understand how-how YOU
could misjudge me So" she said.
Misjudge you!' he cried.
Yes" she said, that is inst what
you have done. Do you think all INV
hopes are bounded by a house in a
conventional suburb with a conven-
tional lawn and all the rest of ito"
She turned her head and looked
across the well-kept lawn. When she
spoke her voice had softened.
Teddy she said, have you ever
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-11

dash into the surf. A mighty breaker
met the Iifesaver. but he went through
il like an arrow, and struck out Tor
the man. who was going down for the
last time The sea was like glass out
here and the man sank slowly. Fer
ris recognized at a glance that 1t was
a case of cramps.
Ferris dived like nsh and came
up TO fight for his own life as well
as the bather's. There was only one
way for IL. and as he felt himself be-
ing dragged down. he struck the man
a mighty blow and then fiozted the
inert body TO the beach. where the
crowd Of hysterical women and chill
dren closed in upon him. He forced
them apart and carried his silent bur
den up the beach. As he passed the
observation post he saw Nell leaning
against it, white to the lips, and still
holding the fluttering pages in her
hand.
.
That night her mother sent for him
and right bravely Nell met him in
their little parlor. She gave him the
letter to read. 1t was the one her
brother had written telling Of the
wreck OF the Ferris fortune and Jinn's
pluclSy determination TO do the first
thing that offered-tutoring some boys
who were staying at South Beach
He handed back the letter with a
grave smile.
Yes. It's true; !. am tutoring the
Douglas boys at their fathers cot
tage on the lower beach. but I found
1 could pay my board by taking the
1ifesavins job. and have TO count. even
the penniess now you know"
Nell looked up at him shyly. then
her eyes dropped before the blaze in
his
IF think I'd like to try my hand
at-at-helping you, dearest
Copyright 1904. By T. C. Mccurs.)
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-11
BY Dorc-Ghy Doug gIas

had just been criticizing his clerk Tor
not offering a reduction 10 Mr.. Ferris
II it had been merely a question Of
price. Young college men who could
swim and handle sailboat and lead RI
cotillon were not to be permitted TO
leave his hotel without strenuous ef-
fort 10 prevent such a catastrophe.
And while this little comedy was be-
ing enacted Nell StanGish was walking
dutifully at her mothers side on the
ocean pathway, a picture OF simplicity
in embroidered white linen amidst the
elaborate1y gowned throng.
1t certainly seems odd said Mrs
Standish with a puzzled expression.
Nell shrugged her shoulder impa-
tientiy
Its the eccentricity of wealth, rot
of genius. 1t used to hurt me when
we were in London to hear young men
criticized for their freakish tastes, but
really I am beginning to find there is
some truth in the criticism. 1 pre-
sumo he enjoys posing as a life-saver.
an amateur Greek strong man" In
spite OF her hot anger she couldn't
forget how superbly strong he had
looked. perched on the observation
tower in his bathing suit HE had
the grace not to wear his college COL
ors. but am amazed that Jim Ferris
should want to pose before a lot OF
silly. chattering, summer resorters."
She spoke with as much scorn as if
she were not one of the class which
abe was excoriating The next
morning she carefully avoided the OBJ
servation post during bathing hours,
and sat on the other side Of the pier.
A certain bull pup, however, did not
share her feeling and deliberately
sneaked away from his mistress and
planted himself at the foot or the lit
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-16

The residents Of the storm driv
en-, grasshopper infested east will
believe the west 10 producing big
ger liars than ever when they hear
Of single farmer receiving over
$45, 900 for a single harvest Of
wheat. 1t lie a fact just the same
and the man 10 Liilis F. Smith, of
Endicott, Wash, the Palouse
wheat king" who recently re-
ceived a check for $40, 364.30 for
his wheat crop raised this year.
The wheat was mostly raised on
1900 acres of ground, the balance
being Mr.. Smiths interest in the
crop raised by his son, both having
a total of 3400 acres 10 wheat this
year.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-16
A Certain Cure for Group.

When child shows symptoms Of
Group there is no time to experiment
with new remedies, no matter how
highly they may be recommended.
There is one preparation that can al
ways be depended upon. II has been
in use for many years and has never
been known to fail, viz: Chamberlain's
Congh Remedy. Mr.. NJ. r. Compton,
Of Market, Texas, says Of it. II have
used Cham berlain's Cough Remedy in
severe cases Of Group with my children
and can truthfully say it always gives
prompt relief For sale by Farms
worth q Briley.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior. Land Office at Lewiston,
idaho, Nov. 10, 1904.
Notice IS hereby given that the following named sei
Ter has filed notice Of his intention to make nal proof
IN support Of his claim, and that said proof viii be
made before W. w. Hamniell, U. S. Commissioner, at
Nezperce, Idaho, on Dec. ~, 1904, viz:
ROBERT S. STEERS,
of westiake, Idaho. for the Lots 2. a. and SEA OF
NWK Sec. J, TIP. 81 N, r .. w b M.
He names the following Witnesses to prove his coniin-
ous residence upon and cultivation Of said land, VIZ:
Harvey Parsley. Of Morrow, Idaho, William w:
snaylev Of Westiake, Idaho. William A. Cooper, OF
Morrow Idaho, John Gibson. Of Cottonwood, Idaho.
sr~Is !. B. WEST, Register.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-16
The Key that unlocks the Door to
Long Living

The men OF eighty-dve and ninety
years Of age are not the rotund well fed,
but thin, spare men who live on slen-
der diet. Be as careful as he will. how
ever, a man past middle age win occa-
sionally eat too much or Of some article
Of food not suited TO his constitution,
and will need dose Of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse
end invigorate his stomach and regulate
his liver and bowels. When this is
done there is no reason why the average
man should not live to old age. For
sale by Farnsworth 4 Briley.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-16

The young ladies of Suites have
formed club for the expressed
purpose Of advancing the morals of
the young men Of that place and as
starter have pledged themselves
to eschew male company or atten
ton for period Of three months.
If the unencumbered male popula-
ton Of Sites has any spirit it will
doubtless play back and make the
dear "goiles'' "play the lonesome"
for several months longer than they
figured.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-16
Notice for Publication.

Department Of the Interior. Land Office At Lewiston.
Idaho. Nov. TO- 1904:
Notice is hereby given that the following named seft
Ter has filed notice OF his intention 70 make final proof
in support Of his claim. and that said proof win be
Nezpercs. Idaho, on Dec. ~, 1904, viz:
WILLIAM A. COOPER,
Of Morrow, Idaho. for the Z " SWZ and VIZ SEX
Sec. 2, TIP. 81 ". X 2, w IN.
He names the following witnesses TO prove his consn-
uous residence upon and cultivation Of said land. vic
William w. Snavley, Of Wesfiake, Idaho, Harvey
Parsley and Robert s. Stiers, Of Morrow, Idaho, and
John !. Gibson, Of Cottonwood, Idaho.
Ir-Is j. B. WEST. Register.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-16

The Reed Smoot case is now re-
ceiving another airing at the ma
tional capital and several Of the
Mormon bishops and elders are
giving unwilling testimony. The
present trial will doubtless decide
whether Mr.. Smoot is entitled to
his seat in the senate or not.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior. Land Office at Lewiston,
Idaho, Nov. 80, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the following named sett
Ter has filed notice Of his intention to make final proof
in support Of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before James DeHaven, u. s. Commissioner, at
Grangeyille, Idaho, on Jan. "a, 1905, viz:
ALFRED E. BLACK, Il
of Westlae Idaho for the lots ~ and ~, Sec. 10,
TIP. a. N. RI. w NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove his can-
nous residence upon and cultivation Of said land viz,
John M. Hickethier, George Hill, David Strang,
David Schneider, all Of Westlake, ldano
Ia-a ]. B. WEST, Register.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-16
Notice For Publication.

Department Of the Interior, Land Office at Lewiston,
Idaho, Nov. 80, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the following named set
La has FLED notice Of his intention to make final proof
IN support Of his caim and that said proof will be made
before James DeHaven, u. 5. Commissioner, at
Grangeviiie' ioa 1nI N NJ NJ s 81;
Of Cottonwood Idaho, Tor the lots II and u, Sec 49,
To- az N, X 1, NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove his contin
Mike Senbert, Frank r. Harris. Henry Bieren, Rob
.rt M. Tombleson, all Of Cottonwood, Idaho.
70, ]. u. WEST, Register.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Departmen. Of the Iuserior, Land Office at Lewis
ton, idaho, Dec. 2, 1904
t hss lsd notice 81 his intention make final proof
n support Of his claim and that said proof will be made
before W, W. Hammell, U. S. Commssioner' at Nez-
,,srce- Idaho, on January 20, 1905, viz:
ps'@>' REAUREC;ARD MAGRUDER,
Of Ferdinand Idaho. for the lots II and a. Sec. IS
II. "a RI, BIN.
~ names the following witnesses to prove his contn
~ res;dence upon and cultivation OF said land, viz:
George A. Smith, Fred MeTtes, Henry c. Dunn
new;tt a. Cummings, all Of Ferdinand, Idaho.
,s-I6 1.B. WEST, Register.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-12-16
FRIDAY. DEC. le, 1904.

Ex-senator Heitfeld has an
nounced his intention Of retiring
to his farm and again taking up
I'VE happy farmers life, 1t will
no doubt prove more lucrative
than campaigning on a losing
ticket.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-21
PROPOSALS FOR
ROAD IMPROVEMENT

Sealed proposals for grading the
military road between near Lam
drum S to or near HollOway's at
Barranco, as per profile to be seen
in the county clerks office, and
including the construction of one
twenty-five foot wooden span
bridge, all material and construc-
ton to be furnished by bidder, will
be received by the county COM
missioners' court until noon on
Wednesday, June l, 1904. A bond
of two thousand $4,000 is requir-
ed to accompany each bid. Said
bids to be addressed to the COM
missioners' court and filed with the
county clerk of Cameron county.
The court reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
By order of the county conrrais-
sioners' court of Cameron county,
Texas, this 9Th. day of May, 1904.
VIM. J. RUSSELL,
Nav 10, 1904. County Judge.
-l0ds.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-21

LAREDO is coming it strong on
onions this season.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-21
PERBUM SIP.


There is apparent most regret
table tendency on the part of some
who have come to Brownsville of
late either as visitors or for the
purpose of becoming permanent
residents, to depreciate things as
they find them and to look down
on the older residents of the place
as non progressive. Unfortunately
some who so despise what they
find in Brownsville have the writ
ing itch, and still more unfortu-
nately some of the leading state pa
pers are so foolish and inconsider-
ate as to lend their columns to the
publication of articles relating the
hastily formed and often unjust and
erroneous impressions of such per-
sons. The people of Brownsville
happen to have the habit of reading
newspapers, and so they see these
l1nkind and sometimes even insult
ing articles as soon as they are pub
lished. They naturally feel the in
justice and recent it, which does
not tend to foster the entenf oOrdiaAr
which should exist between the
Older residents and the strangers
within our gates. 1t must be adj
mitted that, as a rule, these criti-
cisms of old Brownsville are used
to set off the new order of things
which the new development under
the stimulus of irrigation and rail-
roads is bringing about here, and
the general tendency of the articles
is of an advertising nature, which
NAV be calculated to benefit the
country. 1t would seem kinder
and wiser, however, if our new
friends would conhne their atten-
ton to the advertisement of the
rich natural resources of this re-
gion, if it be their desire merely
to advertise its advantages, instead
Of dwelling upon what they con-
,eive to be the defects of the people
and place. Or, if they must strive
:or literary effect, there are many
picturesque and unusual features
Incident to a border town with a
population fully fOur-hfths either
;oreign born or of foreign parent
.ge, which might furnish the pen
With interesting material, without
including the whole people in a
general denunciatiOn. 1t should
,e borne i'll mind that 1t is old
Brownsville that has made new
possible, and that by
heir magnificent donation for the
purpose of securing a railroad
hey have shown themselves
but lethargic. There
should be nothing but mutual
good feeling between the old
and the new, and
t is hoped that no more such I'M
necessarily unkind remarks about
Did Brownsville may be sent abroad
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-21

PLANTING is the order now all
over the Rio Grande valley on land
that is not yet irrigated. The re-
cent fine rains have encouraged
farmers, and, though it is late for
planting i'll this region, where such
work is usually done in February
vet it is quite early enough to make
a good crop of corn or cotton,
provided two or three more good
rains fall in time.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-21

THE surest way to defeat the boil
weevil is to plant something beside
cotton. There is no greater oppor-
tunity for doing so than that offered
By the rich soil and favorable CHM
ate of this lower Rio Grande valley.
With irrigation now available over
an immense area of tillable land,
this is sure to be the truck growers
paradise. Come to the lower Rio
Grande and plant a truck patch,
and the boil weevil will trouble
YOU no more.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-21

c. c. Elk Act FUND 4rH- CLASS
To Amt in hands OF Treas. begin
ming Of quarter. 1908 scrip
$2s7l. 20 cash--------.-.--------------- 81
To Amt received during quarter.
No.l9 scrip 5I4s5 cash -.--.----.--32S.o+
By Ami paid out Ex &C." and
By Amt transferred to Fifth
By Amt to balance. scrip. -----l52.42
5oso-56 5oS6.56
May 1904 Balance. .------l52.42
To Balauce Registered Indebted
ness due by this fund. 2757-u
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-21

noon.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-21

Cock fighting is one of the sports
for the entertainment at Mime Host
Werbiski's place on Sunday after
noon.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-21
Strayed or Stolen.

One brown horse about 7 years
old. l4t or Is hands high, branded
on left hip. Reward viii be paid
for return to me or any informa-
ton leading to recovery.
B, E. BROWN
y, 100,
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-21

Cock fights and horse racing,
music and fun galore at Mike
Werbiski's place on the pump
house road tomorrow afternoon.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-07
ROSE HILL.

Our schools commenced Monday of
this week with good attendance.
Mae Augustine and Jessie Hawkins
entered Penn college last week.
County candidates are making the
rounds looking up their chances.
Mrs. Emma Waddell and son Char
lie visited last week in Oskaloosa.
Rollie Wymore and Henry Grace
are drilling a well for Roy Rowland.
Hon. Jas. M. Stephenson passed
through the Hill Monday for Oska-
loosa. .I..
Harry d. Jackson can tell you just
how good case of measles treats a
fellow. ... .....,..
w. /. Beans, of Monroe township,
was buying horses in this neighbor,
hood last week. 49, '.-
Our three rural carriers handled
15.4S9 pieces of mail during the
month of March.
w. r. Spates, of Delta, was in the
Hill on Monday. He is in the employ
of Dunn Brothers.
Joe Lister has been making some
improvements to Mrs. Lizzie McDon,
AIDS house and painting same.
Word has reached us that the Val
landingnam Bros. store at Abba was
destroyed by fire Saturday night.
The Rebekah Lodge of Rose Hill
will have a called meeting next Sat
urday night. All members requested
to be at this meeting. BY order OF
Miss Laura Wymore, secretary.
B. w. Pettitt will preach at the
Christian church next Sunday. Sub
ject at II a. m, ''The Work Our Fatn
ers Did, and the Work There is Fol-
Us to Do" Evening subject, ga
Model Life for Young Men" You
will miss a treat if you miss these
meetings. q ~ ~
The second quarterly meeting OF
the Free Methodist church win be
held at their church in Rose Hill
commencing en- the Sth of April al
1880 p, M, and lasting over Sunday
Rev. w. A. Seiew, bishop, will be. in
attendance at these meetings. A
cordial Invitation is extended to al
to attend these meetings by the pas
tor, Rev. L. Scripter.f
! April 6. Nasby.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-07
TEACHERS AND SALARIES.

"We have heard much OF low sala-
ries of teachers in Iowa, and the de-
mand for better salaries has been re-
peatedly made through the press and
from the public platform" said State
Superintendent Riggs in an address
before the Southeastern Iowa Teach
ers' Association at Muscatine. "Most
of our teachers are underpaid. We
will all agree to that proposition; but
/ say to you that there are teachers
who would be over-paid at any sal
ary. The strong teacher is in a
sense in competition with the weak.
1t is therefore to the interest of the
good teachers and to the interests of
the people and of the peoples children
that the poor and incompetent teach
ers be eliminated. 90
Il want to see the Time in Iowa, and
hope / may see it very soon, when
the strong, successful teacher can de-
mand reasonable wages for her SER
vices, and when she can say to the
school board: IF you do not wish my
services at fair salary, will teach
somewhere else She can do this
where her certificate is good in any
county and when there are more
schools hunting teachers than teach
ers hunting schools. Should the pro
posed changes be made in our Iag,
the examination questions would be
no more difficult than those that have
been furnished by the state depart
ment of education for the past twenty
years, The only difference would be