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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-12-01

The man so old and did not death lie
IN his household l would have him out!
No man could live after those rough
words to thee.'
The look Of sad wonder in Margarets
eyes did not leave them as she guided
her horse to the narrow fOOtpath that
led through the forest
81 feel for them naught but good VIII
and they treat me with keen dislike
she said. "Fain would l understand
them. Dost get their meaning, God
frey?"
"Fair love, thy pure and generous
soul could never grasp the meaning OF
their cruel and wicked ignorance he
answered, then, seeing that the shad-
ow still rested on her face, cried in
veXed tones:
Margaret, cease sorrOwing! Sweet,
thou hath done naught but show them
acts of kindnessl Some enemy OF
thine hath been at his foul work most
diligently. IT'S a man I've had mine
eyes onP'
"Thou meanst my cousin Josiah?'
The blood rushed to La Fabienne'S
| face.
Call him not thy cousin, Margaret,
he cried holly, "for l swear he hath
no feeling of kinship for thee. Damme,
but l detest the man! The mere men
ton of his name doth cause my gorge
| to rise"
Just then a large, hulking lad who
was coming toward them with bun
die swung on stick over his shoulder,
humming q tune as he came, at the
sound of their voices ceased his noise
suddenly, hesitated to make sure, then
pushed through the brushwood and
skunk away under the trees in the OPP
posite direction.
"Was not that Toby, the horse boy?'
Margaret asked. strange that he
should dodge and hide in that odd man
ner!'
Sir Godfrey shook his head and
frowned, then, as if anxious to dispel
the gloom that had fallen on them,
called out gayly to Margaret, who was
riding ahead: See the sun setting be-
hind the hills, sweet love. What red
ness it doth reflect against the sky! /
wot tomorrow will be warmer still"
BY now they had reached the open
roadway, and the lands of the Maryland
estate spread out before them.
"An' there is Elsbeth at the gate,
Margaret said, with happy laugh.
"Fie on thee for foolish old wOman!"
she called to her in passing, with affec-
Tomato gayety. Hast naught to do but
look out for our returnW
Urging Oh her horse, she galloped to-
ward the house. Suddenly La Fabi-
enne, who rode slowly to look at some
thing by the wayside that attracted his
attention, felt the pressure of a hand
on his arm. Turning, he saw Elsbeth.
Sudden misfortune hath befallen
u.s." she said in an agitated whisper.
'The servants, even old Giles, have
left"
He returned her gaze steadily.
$50, no, thou tellest me but what
did suspect moment SINCE" he an
swered. what reasons gave the cow
ardly churls?"
"They said," she replied, with tears
in her eyes, that they would work nc
longer for Il mistress who wore such an
evil cross, that there were strange
tales going about that our bonny Mar
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-12-01

Unable to understand and much De-
wjldereG. Simon watched Hetty as she
airily lifted her skirts and, holding her
head very high, walked up ana down
the dairy in imitation of a grand lady
"For thou knowest, Simon she con-
tinued, with Il patronizing nod, me
thinks to marry Il French c0uruer WHO
will come anon OH a white steed 10 WOO
me and take me back with him to Par
is. there to set me up in Il grand palace,
with countless serving men and WOm-
en- to do my bidding"
..Hetty. what nonsense is this!' 81
mon cried in desperation. what man
is this thou lOvest?'
"'Tis no man that e'er seen as yet"
Hetty continued her pacing up ana
down.
But know this, Simon Kempster,
that I'll ha' none Of thee. Dost think
would bother with thy little scraggly
farm when I can be mistress OF a
grand estate? However" she conciud-
ed condescendingly, her foolish little
mind slightly troubled by the broken
hearted expression in her companions
eyes. think not that ! will forget thee
Simon. Why, who kn0weth but l may
make thee overseer of one of my farms
in the provinces. Think on that-thy
bright future-with joyful anticipation
good Simon"
He came and stood before her will
white, drawn face, depicting desperate
earneStneSS.
"Then thou hast meant nothing by
any fair words thou might have spo
ken?"
"Fie, Simon" she giggled nervously
more affected than she knew by his
seriousness, ''Out upon thy cross looks
Thy solemn countenance would give a
body the megrims! Who said we
could not be friends?
Kempster turned his back upon hel
and walked away. At the door he
paused.
by all this talk then thou doth mean
tldt ClOu CduSI HOI IO'C uS 'A'
thou'lt never be my wife?"
"Thy wife! A common farmers
wife," Hetty laughed a low, ripping
laugh of amusement. NAY, good
Simon, thou must seek thy mate
among thine own farm loving kind. AS
for me. l will wait the arrival OF my
gallant cOurtier."
"Hetty, hast forgotten the love
verses?" His voice was entreating.
1.-The verses! Ha, ha!'
NShe laughed again, this time more
m&rrily. ITO speak O. your silly rhymes
as Verses, forsooth. Why, body O me-
gold Simon, thou shouldst buy a BOOK
ofJgood Will Shakespeare's verses, an
Aen thou'dst know what poetry is, an
Ge'er more speak again, warrant
Ahee. O thy nonsensical rhyming.'
" Something must have snapped in
Simon's heart, it went down with such
bound. Blindly he turned and
groped his way out Of the house, moi
seeing the sack of potatoes resting Oh
the ground, tripped and almost fel
over the house dog lying asleep in the
shade and strobe on with head down
cast over the wet roadway, into the
dull shadows of the approaching twl
light.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-12-01

these unjust people to a joyous ana
happy life in France"
"Naught but that hope and the sweet
10Y of thy presence doth keep me here.
I do assure thee, Margaret" he replied
seriously. But, mark me, sweet, until
we leave no man sights thee without
settling the reckoning with me-"
Margaret. whose kind heart was full
If sorrow and trouble at the recent
misadvcnture, also the consequent con-
duct of her neighbors, took heart at her
lovers fond words.
"rhy protection and love giveth me
preot comfort, Godfrey she replied.
Then. with little sigh, "But, wot,
this is most depressing neighbor-
nood."
La Fabienne laughed lightly, amused
Mt her last observation.
"See. yonder," she continued, lis Adj
ans cottage, the goldsmith, where poor
Christopher's body lieth awaiting bur-
lal Mcthinks the wreath of roses 1
sent Yesterday was not enough to ex-
nress nv sympathy. would like to
offer Adam some gold, Godfrey. Hap
non the old man is in need in his hour
OF trouble"
At the sound of horses hoofs Adam
Browdie appeared at the door, and
when he saw who it was drew back
with blanched face, his tongue cleavine
to the roof of his mouth.
81 give thee good day, ADAM" Mar
glret said, riding closer, land l nave
much sympathy with thee in thy sor
row. Wilt take this small handful OF
gold. good man, as at times like these
folk have many extra needs?'
The sun, glittering over the house
fell on the cross lying on her bosom
Illuminating it. In Adams fear anc
terror il was all he saw, and to his ex
cited imagination it appeared to blazer
forth. covering the whole front of hel
dress.
"Go Oh thy wicked way" he crle(
in Quavering tones, land stop not DE
fore the door where thou hast wrough
s;ch dire evil Thy wreath of rose
liath in ashes in the road! We applied
a torch ere thy servant left; and tn!
gold. take it with thee. l want
notr'
He closed the door and fastened ii
drawing the bar across with noisy vi
o!ence. Margaret's face was white al
she picked up her rein, and La Fabl
enne rode at her side with dark look
and flashing eyes.
"Gads, in France we have a mai
whipped for less than that! Mol
Dieu." he exclaimed angrily, were no
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-12-01
CHAPTER XVIII.

ANOTHER spell of scorching heat
"a swept over the mountain so
IA intense that men and women
- = could scarce exert themselves
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-12-01
CHAPTER XVI.

a DAM, the SOlQSmlln, Walleu iaIo
IVA that afternoon for Christie
"a piers return. Impatient at
his delay and angry at the
kAHt of the unfinished chores, he
paced up and down the room restless
ly, pausing at frequent intervals to
look out of the doorway with nervous
anxiety toward the forest footpath.
"'Tis passing strange" he muttered.
"The lads ne'er done the like before.
If he'd a thought of fear I'd say the
storm delayed him, but such things as
thunder showers nd ne'er bother
Christopher. Nay" shaking his head,
1.-The lads willful and careth not that
the chores are undOne."
Just then a shadow fell across the
threshold. Adam came forward ex-
pectantly.
"Ah. bless me, Mistress Taunston!
he exclaimed in surprise. "Methought
twas Christopher. Happen didst see
that good for naught as thou dldst
come through the forest?
II saw him not, good Adam" the
dame replied, "but walked rapidly, as
I am in haste to reach the house OF
Sister Hemming, that my son brought
me word an hour since had been Wis
tied by the Lord with an attlictlon or
numbness, so l bethOught me that my
pravers and services might be OF use
at the bedside. Did thy lad stray
away"
"uTwas after the hour of noon that
sent him to tie Maryland farm with
trinket that / mended for the young
mistress" he replied. 81 truth l would
mot ha' been in such good haste to send
it had not thy good son Josiah warned
l me of possible evil contained III the
papist symbol of the golden cross"
The woman threw out her hand III
manner that suggested hopeless reslg-
nation at the rashness Of the old mans
act and, addressing him harshly with
tragic earuestness, said: "Thou dldst
send thy lad with that emblem of the
black art. Adam Browdie. Forsooth,
with an ominous shake of her head,
",twas no wonder then that the storm
3 .OSe DetlmeS, IuruluS pct|0iui SiN
into devils turmoil to bring honest folK
70 their knees calling on God to save
Gem! All, sorrowful day." she sighed
U;karily, then, raising her voice in re-
II r. said, "'Twas thy duty, man. TO
II M burned the wicked trinket instead
O. sending an innocent lad with 1t TO
bring destruction to him!'
Adam, pale with apprehension, cow
cred back against the door, The WORDS
of his visitor were so positive and her
manner carried such conviction with
it that the old man was already aghast
at the possible consequences of his FOOL
ish act.
81 must be on my way, good neigh
Dor" Mistress Taunston lifted her
skirts preparatory to leaving. but
happen thy lad returneth not by night
fall I would counsel thee to rouse the
village, call the men out for search
and if aught of harm hath befailen
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-12-01

MOTHER spell of scorching heat
"a swept over the mountain SO
IA intense that men and women
- could scarce exert themselves
to move. and found existence endurable
only in the shelter of their homes,
afraid to venture out in the screening
RAYS of the sun, and the sheep and cat
tie. stretched out on the ground under
the trees, lay, with closed eyes, pant
ing. not caring to eat. The people,
signing and praying for relief, told
each other significantly that SUCH
scorching air was curse put upon
them. But one night, whether it was
in answer to their prayers or the curse
was lifted, the leaves began to rustic
on the trees, and suddenly breeze
sprang up from the northwest, bring
ing in it's wake a cool breath thac
famed the awful heat away. and the
mountain folk awOke in the morning
refreshed and strengthened to set
about with energy to accomplish tasks
that had of necessity been neglected.
during the excessive heat
La Fabienne and Margaret Maryland,
having grown weary of the enfo:ced
inactivity, rode away gayly from the
door shortly after the noon Hour or that
first cool day, with CASTOR for guide,
to view some waterfalls in small
hamlet toward the west that the latter
had discovered in his wandcrings ana
which his master had expressed de-
sire to see. AS they found much of in
terest and beauty IN the mountain
scenery to take their attention ana oc-
cupy their time, the sun had set ana
the approach OF twilight Was at mana
when they rode YEARLY up TO lac
house, demanding supper from the
pleased and expectant Elsoeth' WHO
was waiting at the door ~"
TO RE CONIlNUi,U.I
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-12-01
Ito BE CoNIIA JEDI
rrI,a AnIy Sure WAY.

"Say. old man." sGid the soulfuf
young man. whats the best way TO
find out what Il woman thinks Of your:
marry her." replied Pcckhan prompf-
ly.-Catholic Standard and Times.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-12-01

All the gestures of children ere grace
full. The reign of distortion commences
with the introduction Of the dancing
master.-Reynolds. ------
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-12-01
Vrae< mud NcSt Best.

The best thing on earth is SOD wo~
man. and the next best thing is goo|
dinner prepared by a gooi woin;'h'-
Winchester Sun-Sentlnei.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-03-19
YOUNG PORKER IN
THE SHARKS STOMACH

The fourteen-foot shark harpooned on
Friday by Mr.. Graham, tourist, who
was one of a party taken out in one
of Young Bros.'s launches, was opened
up yesterday and in the stomach was
found a young pig. The condition of
the porker indicted that he had been
swallowed only a short time before the
shark came to his death.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-03-19

Their pay is shockingly small for
some of our public officials, said the
broad minded man. Yes answered
the cynic; "but it averages up. Some
of the public officials are shockingly
small for their pay. ".Washington
Star
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-03-19

Il points will be counted against their
team, as we'll as spelling their part
ner's day
H 3. Giffard and H. B. Sinclair chal-
lenge any other two players in four
some in the afternoon.
Buses will leave promptly at $50
and 9:15 from the end of car line.
GOLF AT HALETWA.
The Haleiwa Golf Club will hold a
tournament on their links today. The
winner will receive a handsome silver
cup. There are also second and third
prizes to be given.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-03-19
Cricket Smoker.

The local cricket clubs are about to
give a very interesting smoker. They
are working hard in preparing a pro-
gram that will be well worth hearing.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-03-19

$50 the specialist said you'd have
to give UP smoking for while, eh?'
Yes. and he also said I'd have to give
up fifteen dollars for good. Collier
Weekly
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-03-19

RUNNING BROAD JUMP.
McCandless. X, 1st; Campbell P,
End; Pa. P. 3rd. Distance, 10 it, in.
POLE VAULT.
Kaai, X, 1st: Fern, NJ. End; Lemon
K, 3rd. Height, 9 tt, in.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-03-19
GOLF AT HALEIwA.
OFFICERS ELECTED.

The Honolulu Golf Club elected the
following officers last week: Captain,
NJ. Jameson; vice-captain, III. B. Sin
clair; secretary. H. Giffard: treasurer
Jas L. Cockburn; council, D. W. An
derson. Robert Anderson
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-03-19
Rkc[RhI FANS BEGIN ep0RTe
UhOLUHLL TO GOSSIP III U1 ID
DIAMOND
PICKUPs
Some Gossip of Teams
And Players in Com.
ing Season.

''Horne-run" Bob White is home
from San Francisco and he is very
indulgent in the idea that a picked
team from the Islands can wallop any
| team around Frisco He informs us
that both Lamloch and Russell OF last
years Elk team are trying out for Oak
land and have fine chance to make
good. Bob will again be seen In an Elk
, uniform
Manager Richardson OF the Elks has
got together a fast bunch of bali toss
make the other teams hustle TO keen
up. They will line up about as fol-
lows: Grady c., Hampton p. Cogs-
well LIST b.. Vannatta End b.. Kaai. srd
b.. Evers S.. White If. Kia cf., Will
der RI
Things look somewhat blue for the
Males, and it is not yet sure that they
will put a team in the field. Manager
Joe Cohen is having his troubles.
The H. A Cs. have the same old
bunch of heavy hitters. Barney Joy
will probably be seen at the receivers
end this season. His pitching days ara
over.
The Puns are hard at work and have
a long string of men to choose from.
Their new catcher, Judd, IS playing a
good game.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-03-19
Golf Today.

The British and the Americans come
together in a struggle for the suprem-
battle royal. The drawings and rules
are as follows:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-08-06
7 he
The
Winnetka
Murder Case


Captain Tyrrell has again drawn (
upon his experience prior to enter I
, ing the service of the United 4
States. and this story is not.
strictly speaking, one dealing with (
p the secret service. 1t is included (
? in this series, however, because of =
, its intrinsic interest and the light :
, it sheds upon the methods of the =
detective.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-08-06

The next Secret Service Story will be
1.-The A T. Stewart Tomb Mystery. -
which viii appear next Sunday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-08-06

Copyright, 1905. by Marion G. sheitlin.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1905-07-07
SOMETHING TO
THINK ABOUT

There is no part of the state that
has n brighter future than this Valley.
Everywhere can we see the evidence
of that prosperity that has been the
proud boast of our people since the in
PRODUCTION of alfalfa as forage plant.
With alfalfa as the principal crop, and
harder grains close second, very
little farming of diversified nature
has ever been attempted. But as the
population increases and the demands
of the people become greater, the
question Of diversified farming pre-
sents itself to view There is no rea-
son 10 believe that some of the fancy
garden truck raised in northern Calf
ornia cannot be raised in this Valley;
for instance; celery and asparagus,
these are now raised in climates that
present greater difficulties than we
ever expect to Iheet in this sunshiny
land. 1t is known that hops if proper
iy cultivated and taken care of can be
raised here with profit. What has
made land valuable in some portions
of California has been farming on a
scale as above mentioned. In other
words the more diversified the pro-
duction of crops is the greater the
value of the land. Are we certain in
our own fertile valley that we have
reached the possibilities of production?
There seems to be no doubt about the
extension of the Y. & 7. into the val
ley in the course of this year. With
its introduction, thus insuring rapid
transit of produce to outside markets,
farming on a broader scale than here
tofore will almost of necessity be the
rule of the future. Are we, the ones
who will beyond the question of doubt
be very materially benefited by the
general advancement of our country,
ready to join in, in assisting any enter
prise that might decide to try their
luck with us, or are we Going to stand
back and let the other fellow do the
rustling?
The prosperity of any community
depends not more on what the outsid-
er brings in, than on the broad mind
edness of its citizens. Many and many
ara the instances that owing to the
narrowness of one or two people q
good live industry was "knocked in
the head, =
We have the possibilities before us
that if properly handled will rebound
to our advantage in a way that is
not dreamed of at the present day.
Picture the day of diversified farm
ing, and then look back on the present
day picture.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1905-07-07
PIONEER ANSWERS
CALI. OF DEATH

For the third time within a month
the messenger of death has sounded
his call in this Valley This time the
soul of Lawrence Gilman responded
TO his beckoning. Mr.. Gilman had
been ailing for some time as a result of
gangrene in one of his legs and an
amputation of the limb was deemed
advisable, but owing to the peculiar
nature of the complaint and the
sufferers extreme age but little was
accomplished by the Operation, be-
yond reducing the extreme pain.
Ever since the operation the old man
has been unconscious and on Saturday
night at about eleven o'clock the
final summons came.
Lawrence Gilman was one of the
pioneers of this Valley, having settled
here while yet a young man and since
then his only ambition was the up
building of this community and of the
State During the early part of his
career in this valley he applied his
trade of carpenter and assisted in
building the Court House in Genoa and
in moving the Gardnerville hotel
building from the west side of the
Valley to its present site. He has
long been considered among the
founders of the town of Gardnerville
and Justly so. He owned the NJ. Jep-
sen farm for number of years, dis
posing of the property to its present
owner fourteen years ago. Since then
he has applied himself as a collector
and many a disparing creditor owes
to him a debt Of gratitude. During
the many years he has been a resident
of this Valley he was engaged in a
number of business ventures, but
never has a breath of dishonor been
breathed against his name. Honest
and upright, sober and Industrious,
of sound judgment and broad minded
he was splendid example Of Ameri-
can citizenship and a worthy model
for every young man.
At the time of his death, he was "A
years of age, and was a native of New
Hampshire The funeral took place
from the residence of Vim Starke and
was largely attended. Interment in
i Garden cemetery.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1905-07-07
ARE SATISFIED
WITH PROSPECT

Jessen Bros. came down from the
Winters mine TO take in the Fourth at
sheridan and elsewhere. They re
port work steadily progressing at the
mines in that section. Recently a
good sized bar of bullion was run out
from the results Of cyaniding the tail
ings In the new discoveries veins of
rich gold bearing ore are being en-
countered every few feet y lot of
ore running way up in the thousands
has been sacked and is now awaiting
treatment at the mill whenever that
institution can be gotten into shape to
handle it. In the meantime other
prospects are being developed. Sew
eral days ago Mr.. Emerson of Mason
valley opened up three foot vein of
lead-silver ore that assay results make
very encouraging to the fortunate
owners. Ii is reported that several
mining men have been investigating
the prospects in that section with a
view TO investing.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1905-07-07
GLORIOUS Time
AT SHERIDAN

The largest crowd that Sheridan has
had the pleasure of entertaining for
some time was present on the Fourth.
Early in the day people began to arri-
We and by two in the afternoon nearly
every part of the Valley was repre-
sented as well as Alpine county and
Carson.
The committee who had the celebra-
tion in charge got to work early in the
day to get on the string of various
games as announced in these columns
last week. At about three o'clock
the foot race between Walter Monroe
and q. Russell took place resulting in
a tie The parties to the race were
not entirely satisfied with the re-
suit of the race, and to satisfy them
selves as to the best man the race was
run over again resulting in Monroe
coming out winner. Other games
were indulged in.
In the afternoon Geo. Springmeyer
delivered a most interesting and i'm
pressive Grafton on Duties of Citizen
ship which was heartily received by
his large audiecce. Dancing and 9th
er amusements were indulged in dur
ing the rest of the afternoon and con-
tinued during most of the night.