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Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

with diStruSt he said nothing.
Under the pines and chestnuts and
sycamores and walnuts he gathered
a few men at a time and took them
into his confidence. They were to go
away with him to the land of Canaan
and begin a new life. Some might
take their wives along, and to others
new wives would be given-young
! wives-strong wives-more obedient
wives. Aye, they could have two or
three apiece if they so elected They
would labor in the fields together,
and there could be no cause for quar-
rel in any household.
There was pledge to secrecy. but
there were women who distrusted
and suspected and were determined
that the thing should not be. I
"Jim," said the wife of one of the
elders most enthusiastic converts, "I
hear that the Lawd is to lead you
and heap others to that promised
land?"
The husband had been looking for
an opening for the. last two weeks in
order that he might tell her. She had
furnished it, and when he could
steady his voice he replied:
That's it, Tilda-the Lawd is to
lead us. Yes, gwine to lead us right
to the land o. Canaan"
And all you men folks are to have
as many wives as you want?"
''That's what the elder says. That's
a command laid upon us by the Lawd
he says"
Jim, is it cause I'm old and
humbly and have got shackclty with
the chilIs and rheumatics ?"
Cant say"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27
r% HERE had come among the
mountaineers of the Cumber-

nOunIdlnocTS Oh Ile
land a strange mana sleek,
fat man of oily tongue and
persuasive tones.
He had come with new ideas and
a new religion. The creed of the
mountaineer is that of the baptist
or the Methodist. He may not be a
church member, but he expects his
wife to be. He may hunt every Sun
day in the year, but he insists that
she shall go to meeting" He sell
dom imbibes religion himself, but he
wants to live more or less IL its at
mosphere.
Had the newcomer begun by COM
batting the religious faith of the
mountaineer and that of his fathers
before him he would have preached
only one sermon. He did not make
that mistake.
The creeds as he found them were
good enough in their way, but he
had something better. The Lord had
led a chosen band of his people across
plains and prairies into the land of
Canaan, which was another name for
Utah. They had settled down to eat
of the honey and drink the milk and
praise him forever.
They were brothers and sisters in
the church and outside of 1t as well.
They were friends all and neighbors
all, and all living up to the word of
God. The old religions were good,
but the new religion was nearer to
love one another.
The land of Canaan was rich and
fertile. It's climate was all that
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

was passing there came rattle OF
the key in the lock, and Mrs. Mace
hurried into the room, dragging the
reluctant Bobby by the hand.
Her white, drawn face relaxed as
she caught sight of Betty.
"Well, / declare" she painted, as
she dropped into a seat. "Here I've
been hurrying back from town think
ing that you had been murdered by
the sneak thieves, and there you sit
as comfortable as you pleace, talking
with Mr.. Hawley. l sold the man in
the ticket office our seats, and Bobby
cried all the way home because he
missed the show"
1T is my fault" declared Gregory.
81 never knew you had a daughter
and you told me that the house would
be closed this afternoon. So when
saw a young woman climb into the
kitchen window and presently
emerge with toy bank and go into
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

moved in only the week before and
Betty had come only that morning
Not a soul in Chester knew her
and she was in despair until her
glance fell upon Bobby's toy bank.
1t was a cheap .ro1 affair. She
could get him another up in town
and pay back the car fare with in
terest. She slipped out of the back
door and into the woodshed. She
placed the bank upon the block and
raised the ak.
But the blow never fell, for hand
grasped her wrist and a stern voice
demanded her surrender. She turned
to face a clean-cut young fellow
whose clear blue eyes were crowded
with disgust.
"I've heard of stealing pennies
from child's bank" he said, "but
never believed that there was such
depths of meanness."
but / had to-" she explained. II
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

~ ETTY fastened her veil and
R caught up her pocketbook, IL
she hurried she would catch
the trolley that would take
@4.20 in wood; low and medium
her to town in time for the matinee
She was to meet her mother in
the lobby. Mrs. Mace had gone into
town to shop earlier in the morning
She hurried along the shady street
and just as she reached the bridge
she heard the hum of the trolley and
quickened her pace into a run.
There was loose plank on the
footwalk against which she stumbled
and went sprawling against the
muddy boards, while the tiny pocket
book few from her grasp and went
spinning across the planks and into
the river below.
The little suburban street was de-
serted and there was no one to help
her, so Betty picked herself up and
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

and stood him on his feet and lashed
him to the trunk. He struggled and
protested and shouted for help. Two
or three men appeared, but they did
not come too close.
When all was ready the plant
switches were applied. They welted
and bruised the flesh; they cut
through the skin; they brought
blood. The elder cursed and raved
and coaxed and threatened and ap-
pealed, but the switches cut the air
until he tainted and hung a dead
weight on the rope.
Then his clothing was brought
out, water dashed into his face to
revive him, and as he was unbound
he staggered down the mountain
road. to be seen no more. Then tho
women nodded to each other. and
each went her way.
On the afternoon of the next day
Jim and Tilda sat on the doorsteps
as before. They smoked for long
time In silence. Then she asked:
"Jim, do you reckon the Lawd
wants to lead you :. that land Of
Canaan"
mot as I has heard on" was the
reply.
"Then you hain't gwine a7ay?"
Hadn't thought o. going"
"And that young wife-them two
or three young wives?"
"Shoo! What you dun talking
bout, Tida? Hain't you all the wife
l want; and about the best on this
'ere mounting? Shoe! Go on with
you!"
And the elder was far away and
still going.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

the woodshed with it. / flew to the
rescue of the banking institution"
"I guess it's nobody's fault"
laughed Mrs. Mace. when the situa-
tion had been fully explained. "It's
one of those things that's just bound
to happen"
Late that evening Betty and Greg
ory stood at the gate. Her mother
and Bobby had already gone inside
and Mrs. Hawley had passed on to
her own home.
Thanks for very pleasant even
ing" she said, as her hand rested In
his. II am glad you captured me-"
I'm sorry did not make more
permanent prisoner" he said, as he.
turned away. Perhaps next time !
shall be more successful"
But when he did make his second
capture 1t was ring, not manacles,
that he used, and Betty was most
willing prisoner.
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"but there has been, an epidemic Of
sneak thievery in Chester lately, and
l should not be surprised to find that
l have located the culprit."
"Are you going to arrest me?" she
cried, in terror. "Won't you wait un-
til mother comes home?"
He scoffed at the suggestion, but
in the end her earnestness half con-
vinced him, and he grudgingly con-
sented to wait. Betty led the way
to the parlor, whittier the stranger,
still carrying the bank, followed.
1t was not long before she con-
vinced him that mistake had been
made, but by then they had grown
so interested in their chat that both
forgot the matinee.
He was George Hawley, he told
her. He lived with his mother next
door to the Mace cottage. Betty be-
gan to tell more about herself, and
almost before they realized how time
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

am to meet my mother in town for
the matinee and 1 lost all my mon
ey."
Very neat" he commented, "but
1t doesn't go. Mrs. Mace asked me
this morning to look after the house,
explaining that she would be away
all day. She has no daughter, just
a little boy whose bank you are steal
ing"
"You don't believe that am a
thief, do your" demanded Betty.
What right have you to say such
things?"
when you try to force the front
door and finding that resists your
efforts climb in a window, the in
ference is obvious" he suggested.
But lost my keys with my mon
ey," she explained. II was running
across the bridge and l fell, and my
purse slipped into the river"
VERY ingenious" he admitted,
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ruefully surveyed her muddied skirt.
1t could be cleaned presently, when 1t
had dried, and she turned and trudg-
ed back to the house.
1t was not until she passed up the
walk that she realized with a gasp
that her keys were in her purse and
every door was locked. She could not
sit out there until her mother re-
turned in the evening, and after
fruitlessly trying tho front door she
slipped around to the rear and
climbed through kitchen window,
thankful that she had forgotten to
lock 1t when she went out.
The skirt was drying nicely. 1t
would brush off easily in few min
utes and meanwhile she could con-
slider the question of car fare.
There was not penny to be found
in any likely place and there was no
hope that she could borrow the mon
ey at some store. The Maces had
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

the window until her fiat nose was
still further flattened against the
pane.
Eight dollars purchased the gaudi-
est in the store and she would not
hear of its being sent home. The hat
was in funny contrast with her tat
tered clothes and bare feet, but when
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

fall. Even in the hurrying throng
of business men, the sight of child
in tattered dress with blue kid shoes
upon her unstockined feet, and with
a hat more variously colored than
Joseph's coat, attracted attention,
even the attention of the policeman
on the block.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

But you can have DOLL" persist
ed Singleton. "a nice big doll with
clothes and things"
"G'wan, Sanity Claus" SHE COM
manded. you'll git Tn sunstroke If
you come so far away from TIL mort
pole. Back to th' ice for yours"
"But I mean it," insisted Single
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

flung the potato baby into the gutter
with gesture of contempt and start
ed up the street.
Halfway down the street the
strident strains of a phonograph
butchered the latest popular song.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

manded. Singleton shuddered at the
thought. What would he do with
such an unkempt little creature? ?
Only his desire to follow Elizabeth's IS
teachings led him to persist.
He gave assurance that he was rot
filled with designs upor her liberty,
and with that he won. The child
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

ton, sitting down on the step beside
her. Look here. There's a beautiful
lady who wants me to make some one
perfectly happy for a day. Won't you
help me out"
"Y' amt no kidnaper?" she de-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

When he stopped the child, Single
ton interfered and drew the police in
quiry upon himself. In an attempt
to place himself in the right light,
he produced his card, which still fur
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

Hush, Tilda! What the Lawd tells
us to do, we must do. We can't stand
agin it. You jest say that you'll obey
the Lawd's commands and you'll be-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

Singleton suggested shoes she in
sisted upon blue kids, which only
further emphasized tho oddity of her
costume.
But the blue kids were her down.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

And you are gwine to leave me
behind arter all these years and take
another wife-a younger wife
mebbe two or three of 'em?"
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gin to feel better right away. It's a
good cabin I'm leavin' to you, and
there's two acres of ground for corn
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There was pathos in her voice
that touched him, and he reached out
and took her hand and said:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

INGLETON scowled as he came
down the front steps. The
Al very beauty of the September
daY offended him. At the
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-07
BELL FLAYS THE
MONTROSE PAPERS
CONTINUED from page 1.)

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prise and Empire-had, either for
the reason that they had received in
direct or direct benefit or remunera-
ton, or because they were afraid of
a loss of patronage. failed to sup
port the wishes of the people in this
franchise matter. He declared that
the papers had remained strangely
silent, every one of them. and that
never in the history of the western
slope had three papers SO shamefully
sought to betray the wishes of the
people,"
Mr.. Bells denunciation of the pa
pers and the light company was ter
rife, and the moment he had, con-
cluded Editor Mccartney of the
Montrose Western Empire jumped to
his feet and replied to Bell.
Mccartney branded the ex-con-
gresham s statements and charges
as false. He declared that, SO far
as his paper had been concerned, no
improper action had been taken, and
that he had received directly or in
directly not one cent from the light
company that was intended to shape
his papers opinion and comment on
the franchise question He said that
Bells insinuations were groundless,
and, shaking his finger in Judge
Bells face, said: "And Judge Bell
knows that they are false and un-
true"
Later on in the evening City At
torney John Gray took it upon him
self to point out the good points in
the application for "a franchise, when
he was interrupted by J. w. Oar
nample, a citizen, who requested to
be allowed to put a query to Mr.
Il ~. 1iv,,r
"Since when" asked Mr.. Darnam-
pie, did it become part of the duties
of the city attorney to attempt to
cram down the throat of the people
a franchise that they do not want?"
Gray became very indignant; de-
clared that he was not taking an un-
due interest in the matter; charged
that Darnample was insincere in his
stand in the matter. and then recited
an occurrence of 20 years ago, when
he said that Darnample had made no
opposition to some men from Cincin-
natl, who came to fleece the Mont
rose people. He intimated that Dar-
nample was very friendly to these
people and did not protest against
their action.
Immediately Darnample called At
torney Gray liar and Gray passed it
back. Finally Darnample acknowl-
edged that he did not protest against
the action of the Cincinnati men
years ago on their visit to Montrose.
AFTER A NUMBER OF OTHER
EXCITING CLASHES AND AT THE
END OF THREE HOURS AND FOR
TY MINUTES SESSION, THE COUN-
GIL BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE RE-
FUSED TO GRANT THE LIGHT
COMPANY A NEW FRANCHISE.
There seems to be no question but
what the sentiment of the people of
Montrose is overwhelmingly against
the granting of the franchise as
asked for by the company.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-07
MAN IN THE ORCHARD.

The Mining Investor and Financial
Bulletin of Denver, a long-established
weekly publication of national circu-
lation, reaching thousands of invest
ors and homeseekers in all sections
of the east and south, has arranged
for a series of articles descriptive of
the marvellous possibilities for profit
in the culture of fruit ON the western
slope. The first of these articles will
appear in the issue of August 10.
"Co.rtree, the Man in the Or
chard," the author of these articles,
not only knows all the facts, but
writes them in a most interesting
and convincing way. Their object is
to- stimulate interest in Colorado
fruit growing, and consequently sam
pie copies containing them will be
sent free to any address upon appli-
cation.
Write to the Mining Investor, box
1927, Denver, giving the names and
addresses of your eastern friends who
are likely to be interested in the
wonderful resources of the western
slope, and copies will be mailed free
CT charge.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-07

A typographical error in The Sem
tinel's story yesterday regarding the
expenses of the Adams trial was re-
sponsible for misleading statement.
In referring to the expenses of the
trial incurred through the sheriff's
office it was announced that about
5000 of the $12S1.35 due the sher-
ifs office from the county of San
Miguel was for expenses of the jury,
the special officers, livery bills, etc.
Then the statement was made The
fees amounted to less than sac" 1t
should have read THE fees amount
ed to less than S400."
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-07

Early in the summer many hoboes
came into the city, but the establish
ment of the chain gang lessened the
number very abruptly then, and for
a coed many weeks the city was COM
paratively free from hoboes.
However. a few days ago they be-
gan to pour into Grand Junction
again Chief O'Neil states that he
found 13 hoboes on Main street yes
terday afternoon during a period of
about two hours, and net a man in
that unlucky company had cent to
his name.
Yesterday afternoon Chief O'Neil
sent officer Allison on a roundup of
the suburbs. and Allison reported
that south and west of the city along
the river, he found at least so ho-
boes in camps.
They have never been quite 50
plentiful as this in this city. Many
complaints have been made by ranch
men regarding petty thieving done,
beyond doubt, by hungry hoboes.
However, the city officials have no
jurisdiction over the hoboes who are
camping outside the city limits, and
all OF the hobo camps are outside OF
the city limits.
Chief O'Neil has about decided to
organize new chain gang, make a
general roundup and put the hoboes
to work on the streets and alleys.
There will be an emphatic migration
of hoboes from Grand Junction when
the organization of the new gang is
perfected. ana hoboes travelling this
way win give Grand Junction the
cold, c1ld shoulder.
Some of the weary wanderers are
deserving of sympathy and aid, but
many are not.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Simpson of ST.
Louis are spending some time at Nor
rie. at the Gail G. Murray camp. Mr..
Simpson is a nephew of Mr.. Nur-
ray and is on a trip west for pleasure
and recreation. Very few people will
remember Clyde Simpson, but some
of the oldtimers will. A number of
years ago he learned the printing
trade in the Sentinel office. He was
enc of the swiftest hand compositors
in the state. He went from Grand
Junction to Denver. worked for a
time in the office of the Republican
and from there went to st. Louis.
where he has been operating a Mer-
genthaler linotype for years. Mr..
Simpson and his wife. daughter of
Mrs II. I. Lee, will visit Grand juno
tion before their return to st. Louis.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-07
Card of Thanks.

1t is our desire to express our sin
cerest thanks to the many friends
who were SO kind and thoughtful
during the dark hours that came to
us through the accident that befell
our loved one, Matt Stoltz, and which
ended in his death.
Especially to the Fraternal Order
of Eagles, Grand Junction Aerie, the
local organization of the Order of
Railway Conductors and the Ladies'
Auxiliary to the o. r. c. do We de-
sire to express cur thanks and graft
tude.
The tender sympathy and acts of
thoughtfulness of our friends will ev-
er be cherished in loving memory.
MRS. KATIE STOLTZ.
MR. AND MRS. JAMES HYNES.
MIR. AND MRS. JACK HYNES.
MIR AND MRS. w. w. BROWN.
MIR. AND MRS. FRANK ROBERTI.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-07
MORE TO
Be SERVED

Sheriff Schrader begins today
making the service of - addi-
tional summonses and notices in
the condemnation proceedings
the city of Grand junction has
started in an effort to secure
300 inches of the water of Kan
nah creek for n supply for the
city of Grand Junction.
In addition to these "A persons or
companies holding rights or inter-
ests in Hannah creek water rights,
s or 10 other persons are to be served
with notice through the publication
of the notice in the papers.
II Will be remembered that several
months ago notices were served on
more than a hundred Hannah creek
water right holders. These notices
and summonses being issued today
are similar in nature TO the first ones
served. but this last consignment are
for persons who were not served In
the first lot of notices. Many OF the
persons to be served at this time are
persons who have acquired interests
in Hannah creek water rights sace
the service of the first condem re on
notices.
No time is being lost in the con
demnation proceedings started hy the
city.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-07
CLOSE on AUGUST 15.

Entries in the horse and cattle
departments ana in the harness
events on the speed oard fer the hrst
annual Colorado Interstate fair and
exposition, September 7-12, in Den
yer. close August 10.
The speed program includes 300
trot, 2:40 trot, 2:35 pace. free-for-
all pace. 2:20 trot, and a 2:1O trot
is now being filled. Each race is for
purse of $500.
G. C. Fuller. acting secretary, said
today that entries In the live stock
department had been coming In very
rapidly and that there was every rea-
son to believe that the exhibit would
he by far the largest ever seen west
of the Missouri river.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-07
HE WAS BLOWN UP.

Yesterday w. II. Ella handed
The Sentinel a copy of the Ro-
chester On. H.) Courier, con-
tanning very interesting and
unique item concerning the
blowing up of big whale which
came ashore near the old home
of Mr.. Ella i'm New Hampshire
some days ago.
The story of the w:saIe follows:
"The 75-foot whale which came
ashore 10 days ago at Phillips Cove,
at the Cliff, York beach, and was sub
sequently towed off the hubble light
and anchored, while the promoters
did a profitable business taking peo-
pie out in their motor boats to see
the monster, was blown up Monday.
1.-THE odor from the whale became
so strong that the authorities inter-
fered, and the promoters, after in
serting several sticks of dynamite in
the big carcass, towed it miles to
sea and then discharged the dyna-
mite.
1.-The dynamite went off all right;
but another effect than what was ex
pected followed, for the big whale
burst into sheets of flame. and, fec
by the oil in the carcass, burned
fiercely for several hours, the flames
rising to the height of 10 feet.
st was a great sight from the
shore, and the beach was lined will
people.
Monday evening the whale wa.
burning and lighted up the sea fol
miles around
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-07
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
J. S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau.

August 6. p.m-Temperat
S4; relative humidity, 80; direction
of wind, west; velocity of wind, 8
miles; precipitation, trace; weather,
clear.
August Z, a.m.-Temperature
&c: relative humidity, so; direction
of wind, north; velocity of wind, A
miles; precipitation, o; weather,
clear.
Maximum temperature yesterday,
50: minimum, &C; mean, rs, or 1
below normal.
Forecast for Grand Junction and
vicinity (issued at Denver): Fair
tonight and tomorrow.
r. NJ. HARDINGE,
Observer.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-07

While attempting to start a fire in
the kitchen stove at her home We'd
nesday night, Mss Daisy Chatfield
was badly burned by the explosion
which followed. Miss Chatfield's hair
and eyebrows were singed, besides
her face was badly burned, which re-
quired the attendance of physi-
cian.-Clifton Success.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Sampliner and
children returned today, after an alb
sence of eight weeks, during which
time they visited Mr.. Sampliner's old
home in Cleveland, o., New York and
many other eastern points of inter-
est
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-07
TWO COUPLES TO WED.

Charles A. Fray and Miss Eta Fin
ley, both of Grand Junction. were to-
day granted a license to wed.
Henry Buhman of Palisade and
Mrs. Babetta Geiger of Dennison,
Tex, were granted a license to wed
late last night.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-07
A FALSE REPORT.

The Grand Junction News of July
80 came out with big scare head
across its front page telling of big
cloudburst at Clifton and has been
reprinted by other papers on the
slope, which report we want to say
Is false, as we only had a hard rain
which did some damage; but, in
stead of doing al much damage as
the News said, 1t did more good to
the coming crops.-Clifton Success.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-07

Mrs. H. j. Gray left last night on
No. for Springfield, ILL.,. to visit her
old home and will make several trips
through the eastern states, being
gone about two months.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-07

Andrew Struthers. son of Alexan-
der Struthers, former master mechan-
ic of the Rio Grande, after a pleas
ant visit here, has gone to pay
visit to his parents in Denver.