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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-05

cato. as you might say, at the end.
Hartley looked at me and at him.
Can you?" he asks. lie was white
as paper, but not from being scared
was sure. His left arm hung down
straight and he kept rubbing II.
Lord knows" I says. Are you
hurt?r
He didn't answer; .dst shools his
head. On went the Dora Bassett.
Bless the old girls heart She was
doing her best to pull us through.
The gate was just in front Of our
nose. set my teeth and headed her
for the middle CT It. A jlfYy more. and
the crazy breakers Jumped at US from
both sides. Their froth few over US in
chunks. Then we was through, and
fetched my first decent breath
We was IN a kind OF pond now,
where we had elbow room.
Martin looked astern. Here comes
a boat" says he.
Twas the lifeboat from the station
They'd seen our trouble and was COM
ing full tilt. hadn't ever been took
off my own boat by no life.savers and
| want going to begin.
"Heave to-" halls the crew cap'n
from the boat. We're coming to take
you off"
didn't answer.
"Heave to-" he yells again. "Heave
to-"
turned my head a little ways.
60 home and get your breakfast"
I sings out. We're busy"
They kept on for a ways. and then
they give 1t up. ran two or three
more Of thom lanes and then, when
had the chance, I dropped my main
sail and histed the jih And with that
lib and the oar ! picked my way for
another spell, in and out and betwixt
and between. At last we slid past the
Wapatomac breakwater and up to the
wharf. A nice piece of work for any
body's boat. II do say 1t.
Hartley seemed to think 30, too. for
says he: Skipper. that was beauti.
full. You're q wonder"
Twenty minutes III SIX says I.
Were on time"
There was an carly-bird lobsterman
on the wharf. come down TO see how
many of his pots had gone adrift in
the night He stood and stared at us
God sakes." says he. 'Where'd
you come FROM"
"Wellmouth," says I, making fast TO
ring bolt.
In her?" he says, pointing to the
sloop. IN this gale? Never in the
world"
"All right. Then we didn't"
hadn't no time to waste arguing.
Good land OF love!" he says. kind
OF TO himself. Say. she must be
something OF boat"
looked at the poor old Dora Bias
sett. Rudder gone. centcrboard
smashed rail carried away and hui!
nigh filled with water.
she was" says I. considerable Of
Q boat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-05

thing WAy .. -. catcher
shop? Then he could cut up and saw
be happy, and nobody'd be killed ex-
cept them that was dead already"
BY and by Agnes came to the door
and called to me.
Mr.. Pratt" she says, when her and
me was In the hall together, how can
l thank you for what you've done for
me and for that poor little child"
you can't" says, short "Becaus,
! ain't done nothing MS Mr.. Hartley
that"
Il know. Dr. Jordan has told ne
some. Please tell me the rest. How
is he? Is his arm badly hurt? Is he
suffering? Do you think there's any
danger"
Here was my chance. And just
spread myself, too, now tell you. I
spun the whole yarn, from the time
the Dora Bassett pulled out OF Horse
foot Bar cove to when Hartley was
loaded into he Old Homo depot wagon.
Hes brick, that's what he u.s."
says l. finally. And re always was
one. And there's ono thing more I'm
going to tell, now that I've got my
hand in, Miss Page. That's about that
business with Washy Sparrow. Mr.
Hartley want no more TO be blamed
for that than a
! She stopped me. please don't"
she says. Il know; Eureka told me
And. Mr.. Pratt" she adds, and her face
lit up like there was a glory inside IT,
! I'm not going 10 ask you to beg his
/ pardon for me. But will you tell him
| that. as soon "a can leave Dennis,
! I'm coming TO Wellmouth to ask his
pardon myself, and-to thank him?
| Tell him that please"
Eureka and me drove back TO Well
mouth together II that old buggy had
been trimmed UP 20 match the feelings
OF the two inside il 'twould have been
the gaycst turnout that ever come
down the nike read. 40 circus cart
would have been in il.
Be. poor Wan!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-05
CHAPTER XVIII.
Poor RednV,

Hartley had climbed on the wharf
and now he was heading for the vii.
lage got the sloop fast. after a fash
ion. and then run over and caught up
with him He was walking with long
steps and looking straight ahead His
left fist was in the side pocket of his
jacket and his face was set and pale
into him as | came alongside aud he
Jumped and gave little groan.
Whats the matter with that arm
OF yours" | asked, anxious. He'd
stopped for second and was biting
his lips together
Nothing" he says, short. Bruised
= little, guess Where's the hotel?"
up the main road piece, That's
It, on top Of the hill"
Come on then" says he, walking
faster than ever.
We went through Wapatomac vii
lage like we was walking for money.
Some OF the town folks was just get
ting up and you could see smoke
coming from kitchen chimneys and
window shades being hoisted Once
in a while, where the families was par
ticularly early risers, smelt fried
herring. In the center by the post
ONCE, the feller that keeps the mar.
ket was just taking down his store
shutters. He looked ut us kind OF
odd.
Good morning." he says, Going to
fair off at last, amt it,"
Guess likely" says I. keeping on.
| you been on the water, amt your"
he asks. Get caught down to the
Point"
Long Points a great place for Wa
patomac folks to go on claiming and
fishing trips. l suppose he thought
we'd been out the day afore, when IL
cleared that time. and had had to put
in at the station over night. We
must have looked like we'd boon
through the mill. Both Ct us was sop
ping wet, and l had Oh rubber boots
and a sou'wester. I'd thrown on my
ileskin coat at the wharf.
didn't stop to explain. had to
save my breath to keep UP with Mar
tin. The higher he got to the hotel
the faster he walked.
The Wapatomnc house Is about the
toniest summer place on our part OF
the coast great big building. with
piaSzas and band stand, and win
dows and windmills and bowling al
leys TIL you cant rest. We turned In
between the stone posts at the end OF
l t.l, Nd Atr 4
across tho lawns and flower beds.
There was a sleepy-looking clerk be
hind the desk In the big hall No
body else was in sight. and tho whole
outft OF empty chairs and scattered
newspapers had that lonesome look Of
having been up all night Oh. yes!
and there was q colored man moppinf
the door
Hartley went up to the desk. leav
ing muddy foot marks right where thu
darby had been scrubbing.
Good morning" he says to thu
clerk. "Dr. Jordan OF Providence 4
one Of your guests. Isn't he?"
The clerk put down the book he wa
reading and looked US over. He don
1t deliberate and chilly. same as hote
clerks always do, II there's any on
. mortal that can make the average ma
feel like apologizing for living with
out q license, It's slick high collaret
, fancy shirt.bosomed hotel clerk.
, WHAT" says the clerk. frosty an
slow.
, DIR. Jordan OF Providence. 10 h
. here?"
His majesty looked at his book asai
n afQre ha answered. Then he put hi
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-05

you never asked me- snuf1es
Rcdny. "All you asked me was what
had for supper. and told you"
Green apples, hey" says l. more to
myself than anybody else. "Humph!
Well, they never operated for them
when ] was q boy"
! went down to the kitchen pretty
soon after that. Eureka was there and
she and me had q big talk. Duncan
como stomping down q little later and
went out and slammed the door.
"Humph." snaps Eureka. bobbing
her head the way she always done;
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-05

CHAPTER I--Mr. Solomon Pratt began
comlcal narration OF story. INTRODUCING
we'll do Nathan Scudder Of his town.
and Edward Van Drunt and Martin
Hartley, two rich New Workers seeking
rest. Because OF latter pairs lavish ex-
sion was connected with lunatlcs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-05

CHAPTER III.-Sol Pratt was engaged
rs cook and the party decided to spend
July Fourth In Eastwich.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-05

CHAPTER XI--Eureka sparrow, q
country girl. WAC engaged as cook and
Van Bruns end Hartley paid visit 10 her
father. who for years had been CLAIMING
consumption 3s "a excuse Cor not work
ms.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-05

CHAPTER Kin another storm Van
Brunt and Hartley narrowly escaped be-
ing wrecked having aboard chickens.
pigs. etc, with which they were to start
g. far.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-05

CHAPTER 1.-THE arrival OF James
Hopper, Van Brunt's valet. gave Pratt.
the desired Information about the Now
Iorkers. They wished to live whv. they
termed Tho Natural Life" Van Rrunt.
81 Yves learned, was the successful 1Gitor
for ~ hand of Miss Agnes Page. who
gave Hartley I'D
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-05

CHAPTER 1v.--They took lunch az
Eastvich, Van Brunt. Harley, Pratt and
Hopper. attending.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-18

the huskin'-bees? Do ye think tibet would do
all them things II didn't expect ter tie up to We
some day? Hain't aays he'd picter in my mind
o you standn beside me with yer apple blossoms,
suthin! The peple behind us and Squire Jones
ahead o. us an he a-sayin' "Wilt thou" and me
within all the time. Now then will We swap ther
name o. Harris fer Bowers and"
Yes. Jakey;" softly chrped Indy, "and please
don't up. for we will soon be under the
light at the grocery store.
On the following Saturday night Bill Jones and
Ben Moore were again seated in the
grocery, when Jim Wells entered with his mo.
lasses jug and kerosene can.
Eyer nice pair o. squads amt ye?" he blush,
ingly exclaimed taking seat beside them. =
thought We said thet little Methodist picnic Joke o
yourn was ter be on Jake Bowers thought
at wasn't our fault jim was the chucklins
intersection of Ben. "Ill take my oath thought
1t was Lindy Harris tibet put inter yer buggy,
us tibet SOP" obviously returned Jim, glancine
from one to the other. We'll. how did We come
ter git balled up?'
''The Little Wilder did it., answered Ben. she
heard O. Their joke in some way an put Indy
wise an when we called out Lindy's name In ther
dark she up and swaps places with the wilder
No harm done, hope"
NO" soulfully returned the confirmed bachelor
with another rosy blush, 'only there's goin ter be
two weddin's in Hedge Corners instead O one
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-18
LIrERARy M4c4zINE SECTION

Uncle Simon went off servant-hunt after
breakfast and washed up the dishes and put
things away, tolerably certain that should not be
found fault with this time. Lulu came in while
was about it.
Its precious little use for him to go servant
hunting" she said people about here know him
a great deal too we'll"
It only took one look at Uncle Simon's face,
when he came in at last, to know that his mis-
sion had been dead failure He glanced at the
table, still covered with its red cloth
Dinner will be late to-day, Uncle Simon
Uncle Simon groaned but said nothing, and
presently heard him knocking the things about
in the kitchen. Feel mean? OF course | did.
Under any other circumstances | should have tried
my hand at cooking and no doubt made thor
ough botch of it. AS it is, | feel mastery
inactivity to be the only safe course.
The door opens and Uncle Simon's head appears
How long do they generally boil potatoes
Maddie?'
Till they're done" reply promptly
Yes but when are they done?"
When they are fit to eat
We do not seem likely to get much nearer TO II
than this, and at present the success of the din
ner seems problematic
steak, very black outside and very pink and
transparent within, and potatoes with hard Jumps
in the middle-that was our dinner Luckily
Amanda left us plenty of bread and butter, and
the preserve closet is we'll stocked After din
ner l gave Uncle Simon a little advice in my
turn, and sailed out in search of provisions
which need little cooking. With plenty OF
eggs and canned provisions we may carry on the
siege for while. | shall keep my eye upon
Amanda, and not without hope of inveigling
her back when Uncle Simon is quite tired of the
present state of affairs.
November 26.
| think both Uncle Simon and | weigh few
pounds less than did week ago. Under our
starvation regime Uncle Simon has waxed meeker
and meeker every day. When it came to the pros
pect of eating Thanksgiving dinner of his own
cooking he fairly collapsed Then decided that
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-18
A UE S ITO N
By JEAN WATTS.

They asked me why had not sung before.
And | with modest fearful eyes, bent low,
Made answer that the gift of song came not
To me, until that had winnowed been;
The chaf been separated from the wheat;
The power to discerptate falseness from truth,
Been learned from bitterest experience;
| am not sure, that was born to sing;
| think that when God saw me desolate,
Bereft of love- that should have been mine own.
His tender mercy lent me wings. to soar;
His loving kindness, tuned my soul to praise
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-18
A Hedge Corners Scheme
Continued from page 5.
Continued rom page 5.

let us down in Their medder Then Md sneaked
up Their tree what we was settin under an Isl
ened, but this time I've got ter say it. =
Just minute Jakey," interposed the joyous
Indy, you are bending my hat out OF shape
Take off Their darned thing an. give me room
ter propose" cried Jakey suddenly growing real
bold aLindy. We know | am dead stuck on We
Hain't give We peanuts? Hain't took We to ali
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-18

How long do they generally boil potatoes WaddyF
the time had come, and went in search of Amanda.
She was loath to come back at first but Welded to
my representations of the altered state of affairs.
| don't think Uncle Simon has been into the kitchen
once since her return. In other respects he is
gradually becoming more like himself though
decidedly subdued
And now about my own private affairs. 1t was
on my wav back from Amanda's that met him
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-17
In our Clothing and Gents Furnishing Section.

Mems Every Day Suits good black chew . no
lots. Suits regular $3.50 values at.........O. 80
Boys Well-Made Fine All-Wool Vests, plain H0a
and fancy, worth Csc, at. Observation-Disclosures. 81
Young Mems All-Wool Summer Suits, = no
worth up to $1,000, at ....................0 80
Mems Good Quality Blue Bib Overals, 0Eo
good SOC values at. ..................... OJI
Boys Good and Strong Knee Pants, large as 70o
sortment, regular Csc values at............ JG
Mems Fancy Sox large selection of patterns, II
Mems and Boys Fancy Golf Caps, large as 10o
sortment, regular 25c values at............. VI
Boys Classy Two-Piece Suits, fancy pat 4 10
terms, regular $500 values at .............. 30
Mems Summer Shirts and Drawers cream 0Eo
and blue. SOC values at. ...................Z JG
Boys Good Cheviot Knee Pants Suits, 8 to m
IS years. regular $3.50 values at..........I .UJ
Mems All-Leather Good Working Gloves, 1Oo
full size regular Csc values at............. ~
Mems Al-Sik Ties, four-in-hand teck and 1Eo
bows, Csc kind at. Observation-Disclosures. ~
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-17

Boys Three-P Piece Knee Pants Suits, dark I 40
patterns to ii years, worth $3.50 at. no
Mems Black Sateen and Black and White 07o
Shirts regular SOC values at................OI ~
Mems and Young Mems Good Working Pants. 0Oo
regular $3.50 values at .....................J OU
Mems Pure Worsted Suits, extra big bar e en-
gain, regular $1,000 at. .................,.O.U J
ns 5 5os kind ss st 58y Shirts collar at 35c
Mems Heavy and Extra Strong Police Sus- 4 Or
penders, regular Csc value. Observation-Disclosures. OU
Little Fellows Well-Made Norfolk Suits, 0Oo
3 to years, regular $500 values at J0k
6 a9a as A ana b knsf Rn' large selection 33c
Boys AI-Wool Two-Piece Knee Pants Suits 4 On
regular SITS values at. ...................E. JV
Mems and Boys Fine Negligee Shirts, reg Oh
ular SOC values at. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. " ~
Mems Good Quality Soft Hats, black only, QEa
regular $1.50 values at Observation-Disclosures. .OUG
Mems Fine Fancy Worsted Dress Trousers, q 7E
worth $3.50 at. Observation-Disclosures. 4. ~
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-17
In our popular Shoe Section.

Infants and Chldens Tan Slippers, handsewed worth N0~
$780, sizes to OIL
Misses 3-Sap Patent Leather Low Shoes for hot To-
weather wear, worth 49, sizes II 2......... ISG
Infants Fine Lace Shoes velvet scroll top, patent tip; N0c
sizes worth 60c. ZTG
Mems Sample Shoes vici kid patent colt and gun metal IN
worth $500 and $3.50; sizes to 111 ............ .JU
$751; zsS' Ss':51 S7 Tan o''a latest 'y: worth so
Mems Patent Colt Shoes bucher lace regular $3.50 0E
and $500 grade, sizes to ID
s s: HSP. Shoes aons'A kid box calf worth s Use
a so Ftoi Lace Shoes up CSC
T6Fb &c. good d'ns'. Kid Lace Shoes. size. 8 39c
s as5 al Ep':s Calf Tan o4f' latest style worth 1876
Es:ss Ssd Leather Satin Calf Shoes sizes ~ to 81 20
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-17
Household Bargains.

2-quart Gray Granite o.
Covered Pals. +JC
3-quart Granite e.
Glass Lemon Squeezer q
large size. Zoe kind. ................. W
Rollman s Cherry Stoners 90
No. O1O-9-quart Berlin Sauce Pots, o.
with cover, $1.00 value ............... SJUC
No. 36-12-quart Granite Preserving 90
Kettles, first quality, 81. 90 values. ,,OJC
No. 2S-8-quart Gray Granite Preserving TO-
Kettles, soc value. Observation-Disclosures. "a ~
No. 7-Granite Tea Kettles, blue notified no.
outside, white inside, $1.00 value. ..... TJC
Gin. Tin Pie Plates, d
Sc value. ...................... ~
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-10-22
New Song Books.

The South Methodist church has re.
cejyed the new hy mn books ordered a
few days ago. They have new books
for the congregation, also new books for
the Sunday school, and new anthem
bo 1ks for the choir. The books will be
in use next Sunday.
Preaching at ii @. m. Subject !:
Prevailing Prayer" Evening topic !:
"Temp'ation." The evening hour for
service will be at O'Clock during the
winter. stead OF 7 80. Sunday school
at 10 a. m. All are welcome without
regard to race, color. or previous con.
dition of servitude.'
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-10-22
Saturday afternoon at the Orpheum

Saturday afternoon at the Orpheun
for children.
County Commissioner W. T. Camp,
bell, of Lexington, was in the city yes
terjsy.
For children under l2 years of age,
cents, at the Orpheum, Saturday after
noon, at 2:3O.
Miss Mabel Cameron and brother,
Neil, came up from Portland yesterday
to be with their mother vi ho now resides
in Heppner.
The meeting for women only which
was post poned last Sunday will be held
at the Christian church next Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Three shows Saturday evening at the
Orpheum. First, 7; second, 7 40 third.
8:l5 Come out and laugh and see some
of the worlds greatest plays reproduced.
1t isn't a new baby in W. P.
Smiths home that makes him 80
good natured-his wife is using
Folger's Golden Gate Coffee-her
grocer griDds it.
Henry Neal OF Lone Rock passed
through town today with three carloads
of cattle, mostly dry cows, for the Port
land market. He also purchased 34O0
head of Iamts at two dollars head from
Bob Wright, w. Mascall aud others.
that will be run this winter on the Lone
Rock range Fossil Journal.
The Sunday school of the Christian
church is breaking all former records on
attendance. Last Sunday 156 were
present. An effort IS being made to
have 200 present next Sunday. The
Superinte and teachers urge all
who are not attending Sunday scnool at
some other church to be present next
Sunday and enroll as regular mbers.
The revival conducted by Evangelist
Hsndsake or at the Christian chu ch con-
tinues with growing interest. There
will be meetings each evening but Sat-
urday this week and next. 1t is not
known at this time inst how long the
services Ill continue. The Evangelist |
announces his intention of staying as
long as the interest demands. There
have been several additions to the
ckurch and many more seem to be deep
y interested in the msssage that is pre-
;ented from night to night.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-10-22
Republican Headquarters

Republican headquarters from
now until after the presidential
election have been established at
the office of G.. M. White, ecretary
of the Morrow County Taft Club
Anyone desiring pictures Of, the
candidates or campaign literature
can be accommodated by calling on
Mr.. White.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-10-22
A jewelers. Experience.

G. Il. Klnger, the jegeler, 1850 Viz
ginia Ave. Indianapolis, Ind, writes
Il was so weak from kidney trouble
that could hardly walk hundred feet.
Four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy
cleared my complexion, cured my back
ache and the Irregularities disappeared,
and | can now attend to business every
day, and recommend Foley's Kidney
Remedy to al sufferers, as i. cured me
after the doctors and other remedies
had failed. Socum Drug Co.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-10-22
Democratic Speaking.

Hon. o. p. Coshow. OF Portland, will
address the citizens of Morrow county
at Roberts hall, Thursday evening, Oc-
tober 80. Mr.. Coshow is an ex-state
senator and an able speaker, Every
body invited to attend.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-10-22

Little Miss Margaret Garrison of
Forest Grove, in addition to the
prizes which she won at the state
fair on her sewing. was awarded a
sewing machine at the Washington
county fair last week for the best
exhibit of needle work Of girls un-
der IA ears.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-10-22
Saved His Boys Life

"My three year old boy was badly
constpated, had high fever and was
in an awful condition. | gave him two
doses OF Foey's Orno Laxative aud the
next morning the fever was gone and he
was entirely well. Foley's Orino Laxa-
tive saved bis life" A. Wolkush, Cast,
mer, Wis. Slocum Drug Co.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-10-22

There is none better than the Orph-
cum. The show houses of Portland at
the same price are none better. cal
WAYS the best" is our motto. A good
show is edncative. Get the habit, there
by get educated.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-10-22
woman interrupts Polite
Speaker

political speaker recently by continually
coughing. If he had taken Foley's
Honey and Tar it would have cured her
cough quickly and expelled the cold
from her system. The genuine Foley's
Honey and Tar contains no opiates ar d
is in a yellow package. Refuse substi-
tutes. Slocum Drug Co.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-10-22
Married Man in Trouble.

A married man who permits any mem
ber of the family to take anything ex-
cept Foley's Honey and Tar, for coughs,
colds and lung trouble, is guilty of neg
lect. Nothing else is as good for all
pulmonary troubles. The genuine Fo-
lev's Honey and Tar contains no opiates
and is in yellow pack age. For sale
by SIocnm Drug Co.