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Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-11

at night as snoring bedfellow. But Will.
whatever may have been his sensations offered
no remonstrance, and | soon passed from an
assumed into a real slumber.. l do not know
how long [ had slept but think it must have
been an hour or two, when sudden sharp dig
in my ribs brought me to sitting posture.
"'Sh! Keep still, for goodness sake!" whis-
pered Will. who had crept so close to me that
you to wake up and listen. There's. somebody
or something creeping up on us. L can hear
it lustling the leaves either the bank up
there or in the bed of the creek above u.s."
thought, needlessly aroused, and | gave Will
vicious push.
"You ninny-' / began.
But at that instant a sound reached my
ear, and the words died on my lips.
1T was 4 peculiar, low, continuous rustIing
OF leaves or dry grass, as if some creeping
foe were coming nearer with each instant
ut is on the bank isn't it?" asked Will,
ma tremulous whisper.
IT'S coming down the bed of the creek"
| answered, under my breath, and grasping
my rifle | crept, ON hands and knees, little
way up the water>course to where ledge of
rock stretched across and formed waterless
cascade, about four feet in height.
Crouch low and close to the rocks" whis-
pered to Will, who had followed promptly in
my wake, and pointing our rifles upward we let
them rest against the rocks and lay in wait
for our unseen foe.
OI noW ulu WISH lOT d Single Rl6dm Oh
moonlight, that might discover what form
of creature | must encounter-man or beast!
But it was so dark that we could barely make
out the CLEAN of our gun-barrels above us.
Nearer and nearer came the ceaseless
stealthy movement; faster and faster throb-
bed our hearts, until at last some dark object
reared itself on the ledge above us. and we
gathered ourselves for the struggle.
"Fire!" l cried, and we pulled triggers
simultaneously.
Not until the next day, however, when we
examined our guns, were we quite certain that
we had really fired, for at that supreme mo-
m mt when gave my command, strange and
unlookedfor thing happened.
The dark body that had doomed up on the
rocks above us suddenly rolled over the edge,
followed by broad sheet of cold water, that
came down into our upturned faces and del
uged us from head to feet.
The dark object was merely huge mass of
wet leaves and debris, and the water was
well, we hadn't much idea what it was, or
where on earth it came from during the first
few minutes while we were gasping, splut-
tering and splashing around in it; but, when
at last we had managed to pull our blankets
and saddles out of it to the bank above, we
sat down, shivering, and turned the phenom
enon over in our distressed minds.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-11

The musical murmur of flowing water was
at our feet, and presently Will said to me, in
Supplied way:
Ben, it's the creek"
~ es,'' l answered, cts the creek!"
A moments silence. and then Will spoke
again.
Where does it come from. Benz"
You can't prove it by, me, Will"
A full hal-hour of silence cnsued: then
WllI drew closer to me, shivering in his wet
clothes and his teeth chattering SO he could
scarcely speak.
"Ben," he, said, eff Live till m-morn-
ing, I'll go h-home."
Something told me that the moment was
not propitions for trying my dissuasive pow
ers, and only said, soothingly:
Here, Will. lean against this tree and let
me wrap one of the saddle blankets around
you: They're not quite as wet as our clothes.
He obeyed passively; but l had not ST.
fenced him.
There's something awfully queer about
this Ben. Don't you think SOP
| was forced to admit that did.
"Pd give a good deal to know where that
creeks been and what on earth made 1t come
back all of sudden, at dead, Of night, like
ingly-"that there are such things as warnings,
Benz"
I tried to laugh, but SILVER ran up my
spinal column and played with the roots of
"Oh. fddlesticks! Will, can't you keep still
till daylight" exclaimed, Grossly.
mo Ben, I can't" he answered. solemnly
1--WE got to tell you what's been in my mind
all day, and that is, that you and | are on
the wrong track. I don't want to GO back
won't go, too. I've felt awful all day, and
whenever l tried to sleep tonight, the moan
ing of the wind in the tree-tops sounded like
mothers voice, crying, and kept me awake.
And now this strange thing has happened. |
don't understand it at all. but l believe it
means something. I believe every tinkle of
that water is telling me to turn in my tracks
and go home, and I'm going to do it. And
you'd better, come with me-. Ben; You'll
never be able to sleep well of nights if you
don't, for you know that your father needs
you; he's getting old and feeble, and the busy
harvest time is most at hand, and I'll bet you,
Ben, he's lying awake grieving about you this
minute"
will" I said, sternly, "if you don't shut
You here alone!"
That threat had the desired effect Will
was senced; but not so my own conscience.
All through the long, shivering hours of that
night chewed the cud of uncomfortable re-
Fiction; and when daylight came and we aus
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ing and removing the pack from the back of
his saddle as he spoke.
The spot designated was depression in
the dry bed OF stream, whose rugged bank
on enc side arose to height of several feet,
and curved in semi circle, thus forming a
coy nook for our little camp.
By the time we had staked our ponies out
to grace and cooked and eaten our supper,
daylight had vanished, and an exceedingly
dark night was upon us.
Ben" said Will, don't you think tins IS
an awfuly wild, lonely place? DO you sup.
pose anybody lives within twenty miles of
here"
ooh, l guess so,' answered, indifferently;
"but if not, who cares? We're able to take
care of ourselves, aren't WEI"
Eyes" was the reply.
But the tone was not over-conhdent, and a
story of mining adventure, told in my most
thrilling style, failed utterly to bring the usual
smile of interest to Wills face, l could see
that his ears were intent upon the wild night
sounds of the forest about us, and more than
once detected him stealing furtive glances
over his shoulder into the impenetrable wall
of darkness behind and around u.s..
Now, while l am not willing to own to
downright cowardice, ! am bound to admit
that all these signs of perturbation on the
feet upon my nerves, and when at length we
rolled ourselves in our blankets and lay down
for the night, took care to have our loaded
rifles close at hand, where they could be easily
reached in case OF an emergency -.
Will. without so much as "by your leave"
crept in between me and the bank, and then,
instead Of going to sleep, kept talking to me
in an undeItone that suggested the proximity
of unseen listeners. Despite all this, however,
I soon grew sleepy, and was just doing off,
when Wills voice. raised a semi-tone higher,
brought me back to consciousness.
II don't understand it, Ben, do you?" he
"@ Understand what?' asked, none too pa
why, I've just been telling you that. 1
never heard of mountain stream the size
Of iris one going stone dry in june, did you?
middle of June yet, and we haven't had any
very hot weather, either, and yet this stream
is all dried up"
Eyes" / interposed, testify, cts dried up,
and if it is possible for you to follow its ex
ample, mi be everlastingfy obliged"
Poor Will made no reply to this bit of petu-
lance on my part, and silence fell over the lit
tie camp; but / was painfully conscious that
at short intervals my companion raised himself
to his elbow in listening attitude.
It was very exasperating, and | longed to
of this one going stone dry in June, did you
pulse and snored instead, knowing well that
nothing is so disquieting to a nervous person
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-11

wind"
companion, Will Roberts, the time was good
many years ago, and the scene was a wild and
lonely spot among the western foothills of the
Bl!e Mountains in Oregon. How we came
to be there may be told in few words.
We were youths of seventeen and eighteen
years respectively, and were running away
from home, with an adventurous project in
our brains of seeking our fortunes in the
mining regions of Eastern Oregon or Idaho.
Will and | had been neighbors, friends and
schoolmates as long as we could remember,
our peaceful country homes adjoining each
other on the banks of the Willamette; and,
while our temperaments differed radically in
some respects, the difference was of such
nature as to create a strong mutual attrac-
ton and influence.
Physically Will was slight and delicate al
most to effeminancy and his nature was of the
lndolent, dreamy, poetic type; while l, in
was always overlooking with rugged boyish
energy and a natural propensity for doing
unheard-of things, and getting myself and my
friends into all sorts of outlandish predica-
ments
Thus our natures reacted upon each other,
Will imbuing me with just enough of his ro-
nance to fire my blood with adventurous long
lngs, and | lnstilling sufficient energy into his
languid veins to render him pliable to my
wishes when | had any unusual exploit on
hand.
had experienced some difficulty, however
in drawing him into this last and most dar-
ing Of all our escapades, and though now we
We're four days out and nearly two hundred
miles from home, he still evinced frequent
signs OF weakening, and 1 felt by no means
All of my ingenuity in the way of story
telling. and painting in aluring colors the
imaginary scenes of adventure and romance
that awaited u.s.. was called into play, and l
have always believed | should have carried
the day, had not powers of fate taken sud
den freak that night to Illustrate my plans.
Wills proposition that we camp in the bot
tom Of the gorge struck me favorably, for al
the sky was rapidly clouding over, and tie
wind roared threateningly on the heights
above us.
Lets kindle our fire down here in the
shelter of this bank, 30 the wind can't blow
1t all away, said my companion, dismomt-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-11

Copyright by James Elverson.)
RATHER dreary outlook for us, Ben.
Harkl how the wind means up
there among those pines. l believe
we're going to have storm. What
do you say to camping for the night
right here in this gorge? We'll not
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-06-07
modern equipment.

Our up-to-date merchant is
getting in large consignments OF
merchandise daily, and without
advertising cut prices that make
a noise like boiler factory, is
steadily disposing of same. Its
quick sales with small profits that
make business, cor a nimble
nickle is better than slow
dime"
Our base ball team has at last
been fully organized and indica-
tons are that it will be a swift
one.
Last Sunday a number of our
people went to Cottonwood to
witness the ball game, an occa-
sional one to Ferdinand on par
ticular business, but when he
came back, they were side by
each.
Tuesday evening a crowd
gathered at the home of Barney
Stubbers. A pleasant evening
was spent in dancing and various
games. All reported a good
time, but without question.
Eliza and Kate enjoyed them
selves the most.
Crops are growing nicely and
If conditions continue favorable,
the ranchers will be putting on
airs after the bumper crop has
been harvested and marketed.
and their daughters may be
sought by worthless from other
lands.
HAYSEED.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-06-07

where he conducted livery business
for two years at Calexico. The re-
mainder of the time here he has been
employed by the California Mexico
Land and Cattle Company as foerman
and travelling agent.
His residence here has made him
many friends who without exception
mourn his untimely demise.
He leaves two sisters here, Mrs. Mary
Emerson and Mrs. R. J. Hayes. One
sister died in Calexico two years ago.
He also has one brother and a sister at
Cottonwood, Idaho, and one brother,
two sisters and mother in Oregon who
lament his death.
The remains were accompanied to
Imperial Tuesday by many friends after
a service under the auspices of the
Christian Science church here, of which
faith he was true believer and follower,
and many times in his last days he ex-
pressed his complete faith and peace
with God. The services at Imperial at
request of the family were in charge OF
the 1. o. 0. F. lodge, of which he was a
member at Cottonwood, Idaho. There
being no lodge in Calexico, R. L. Conk-
lin was appointed to act as Noble Grand
and Rev. R. L. Glasby as Chaplain
from resident members.
At the grave the beautiful and i'm
pressive services of the Odd Fellows
was carried out, after which he was
layed to rest besides his you INCEST
sister.
The many beautiful flowers that
banked both casket and grave spoke
volumes for the high esteem of the
lead
At the grave a choir composed of
Rev. and Mrs. Glasby, Mrs. Wright and
Mrs. Conklin sang two familiar hymns
selected by the family.-Calexico
Chronicle.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-06-07

Joe Wherry arrived in the city
late last week from Seattle and is
visiting with his friend, ]. T..
Randall.
Charlie Nader, who started the
brick yard west of town recently,
is not working now owing to his
having to await the arrival of a
crusher with which to purverize
the dirt before putting it through
the press. The small chunks
of gravel keep breaking the
cutoff wires in the press but it is
believed the crusher will correct
this trouble and allow the yard to
run to its fullest capacity when
work is commenced again.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-06-07
Lewis HOIIandswOrth Dead.

Lewis Hollandsworth, for the past
four years resident OF Calexico, Cali
fornia, and we'll known all over the
entire valley, died Sunday night at 9 AS
O'Clock at the residence of his sister,
Mrs. Emerson, in Calexico. He had
been i'll for several months but the time
did not seem so near to relatives and
friends.
He was the second son of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Hollandsworth and was born
at Palouse City, Washington. June 23rd,
1878, and would have been twenty-nine
years old next month.
He removed with his parents when
nine years Of age to Lane county, Ore
gon, where he lived until manhood,
after which he spent three years at
Cottonwood, Idaho, and four years ago
he removed to the Imperial Valley
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-06-07
The Way to Wear EN-.

Some young women in England
have begun to dress out and out
like men. They wear a long
coat cut like a hunting coat, a
cap, riding breeches and top
boots. It is a handsom custom,
and it is not immodest, but un-
dubtedly it attracts good deal
of attention. They have been
telling in London lately a story
about a girl who adopted this
riding rig. Pulling up her horse
one afternoon she said to an
artisan who was passing:
"Can you tell me if this is the
way to Wearham?"
The man looked her over very
carefully. Then he touched his
cap in a respectful manner and
replied:
Eyes, miss, yes-you seem to
ave got 'em on all right.
Argonaut.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-06-07
Greencreek Gatherings.

Mr.. Editor:-Not having seen
any correspondence in your
worthy paper, from this place
the last few weeks. l offer this
for publication. Although our
burg cannot boast of such pro-
gress as Cottonwood or Ferdi-
nand, we nevertheless can show
some speed.
Our energetic blacksmith, who
already has a first class up-to-
date work shop for the accom-
mediation of the surrounding
territory, and some tributary to
other towns, is at present put
ting in an A l chopping outfit,
consisting of a 2O-horse power
gasoline engine and an adequate
roller mill, which, if it proves a
success. (of which there is no
doubt, may in due time be
changed into a flour mill with
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-06-07

0h
bate B
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-06-07
THAT WATER QUESTION.

The chairman of the board OF
village trustees has issued a cal
for special meeting of citizens
at the Office of the Camas Prairie
Land Co. this evening for the
purpose of learning what can be
done in regard to forming a local
stock company to put in a water
system for this place. The wat
er question has been a vexing
one to our citizens for a long
time and just how to solve it re-
mains yet to be determined. 1t
is well known that the village is
unable at this time, and will be
SO for a number of years, to put
in a municipal system conse-
quently it remains either for To-
cal capital or some private COM
pany to take the matter in hand.
AS yet no outside company has
signified a willingness to put in a
system so it is up to the citizens
themselves to see what they can
do toward securing city water
and protection against fire.
That such protection is badly
needed no one will deny and it is
only due to extreme good fortune
that the town has escaped a dis
asterous fire this far. Even
though chemical fire engine has
been purchased it is not sufficient
to control a large fire and a sys-
tenn of water works is more bad
" needed than any one other
thing the town could have. We
believe, with the amount ofmon-
ey which the village could raise
by bonding, enough local capital
can be secured to put in a water
system adequate for our present
needs, and the meeting tonight
Is called to secure the ideas of
our citizens and learn the best
way to surmount the difficulty.
Come out, everybody, and attend
The meeting. You are all want
ID and if you value, your own
or the welfare of your
own you will not fail to be pres
mt If you have no money to
invest, come anyway and show
rour good will. You may have
iome valuable ideas, and the
hearty cooperation of all is need
d to put the matter through
uccessfully. BOOST, and boost
lard, and we viii soon have that
water system.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-06-07

Oregon has law which pro-
vides for imprisonment of men
from 80 days to one year for fail
ure to provide for their families.
While so confined the men may
be made to work on the rock
pile, roads or works of public
Improvement at the wage Of
$3.50 a day and the money thus
earned may be given to the
prisoners family, at the discre-
ton of the court. We opine
Idaho would do we'll to pass a
similar law as there are plenty OF
men in this state who would
come under its provisions nicely.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-06-07
Resolutions of Respect.
Cottonwood Lodge No. "A, j

Cottonwood Lodge No. A, l.
O. o. F.
Cottonwood, Ida., May 25, 'O7.
WHEREAS; Our Heavenly
Father, in His divine wisdom,
has seen fit to remove. from our
midst, Brother, Louis Hollands
worth; Be it
Resolved, by the covenant
members of Cottonwood Lodge
No. Al, l. o. 0. F., this Lodge
has lost a member who has been
a worthy Odd Fellow and a good
citizen, and whose short life ex-
empliied the motto of Odd
Fellowship. Be it further
Resolved, That onr character
be draped in mourning for 80
days, that these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of the
lodge, and a copy sent to the
Idaho Odd Fellow for publication.
Submitted in F. L. and T.
G. M. ROBERTSON,
G. T. SRAAL,
]. E. SMITH.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-06-07
Cattle Lost.

One 3-year old steer, red, brand
ed with bar down left hip, marked
crop off and underbit in left ear,
two red 2-year old heifers, branded
NJ one 6-year old muley COW,
IN branded Liza Above cat
Tie were lost last October
and a liberal reward will be paid
tor their return of information
leading to their recovery.
G. M. COLLIER,
l9-ot. Cottonwood, Ida.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-06-07

The Sites Herald rises to re-
mark that the recent conviction
of saloon keepers here for violat-
ing the Sunday closing law and
the subsequent fining of them
and sentencing them to serve
one minute in the county jail
looks like so much horse
play. AS the law under which
they were convicted has been so
much horse play" from it's
inception down to the present
minute we wonder what else
could be expected from it.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-06-07

If you don't celebrate in Cot
tonwood this year you'll be sorry
for it all the days of your life,
for we are going to have the best
time ever dished out to the public
in Idaho county. No fakes, no
grating, but lots of fun and en-
joyment and your moneys worth
every minute Of the time.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-06-07

The jury in the Steunenberg
murde case at Boise has at last
been recured and the trial will
now doubtless proceed. The
work of securing the jury has
been long and tiresome and it is
safe to say most Of the men COM
posing the jury will wish them
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-06-07
Estray Hog.

A black sow, with a few small
white spots, weighing between IFS
and 200 pounds, came to my place
about May goth. Owner please
call, pay charges and take animal
away. PETER KLAPPRIcH.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-06-07

selves well away before the trial
is ended as it promises to be one
of the longest and most fercelX
fought casss ever fought in the
west, or the entire country for
that matter.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-06-07
Collie and Diarrohoea,

Pains in the stomach. collie and diar-
rnoea are quickly relieved by the use
OF Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and
Diarrohoea Remedy, For sale by A. J..
Robinson.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-06
Some Short ~ ~
@Stories Anoat
All Depends on the Dogs.

Asa GODDARD, of the American Auto
mobile Association. was recounting in
Worcester some of his touring adven-
lures, rays the Washington Star.
"Oue summer morning. he said,
"the approach of a great flock of sheep
Obliged me to pull off the narrow
country road. halted my car and
watched with interest the passage of
the flock of sheep, the intelligent dogs
and the shepherd.
1T had short talg with the shep-
herd about his odd and difficult trade
LOOK here said, what do you
do, driving sheep like this on mar
row road, when you meet another flock
coming in the opposite direction
Well said dthe shepherd, we just
drive straight on, both of We, and the
one that has the best dogs gets the
most sheep"
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-06
Not 4 Professional Man.

Representative Lorimer of Chicago
who rs great walker, was recently
oslt for tramp along the conduit road
leading from Washington. when after
going few miles he sat down to rest,
says Success.
WANT q lift, Mister" asked good
natured Maryland farmer, driving that
way.
Thank you responded Mr.. Lor-
inner 4 win avail myself Of your kind
offer,''
The two rode in silence for awhile.
Presently the teamster asked: "Pro.
fessional inan?'
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-06

abandons the afternoon and be-
comes morning newspaper.
This change has been under con-
sideration for some time. In fact 1t
was really the intention Of the promot-
ers when the paper was established,
but an adequate telegraph service
could not be secured at that time and
the plan had to be temporarily aban-
doned. .ss<k
1t is our purpose to give the people
of Hattiesburg and South Mississippi
metropolitan morning newspaper,
equal in every way to those published
in other cities of similar size. Hat
tiesburg News.
The Herald extends hearty welcome
to the News in its accession to the
ranks of the states morning dailies.
We feel assured that the paper will
thoroughly fill the field of its location
: and labors, and amply fulfill the "pur-
pose" announced vicksburg Herald
The Hattiesburg Daily News has
abandoned the afternoon field and be.
comes morning newspaper. The
paper has been elected member OF
the Associated Press. In announcing
the change the News says that Hat
tiesburg is now the third largest city
in Mississippi, and it is early des
tined to rank among the first cities o.
the south. AS the metropolis of Soutf
Mississippi, with railroads radiatint
to seven points of the compass ant
trains leaving in every direction be
fore s o'clock, it is an ideal field for {
morning paper with a circulation co
extensive with the trade territory o
the city.-Mobile Register.