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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07

Last on my list are the fruit short.
cakes. The best and surest recipe
have found, which serves two people, ia
as follows: one cup of -four, two Level
tablespoons of shortening, one-half Level
tablespoon of sugar, one-quarter tea.
spoon of salt, three level teaspoons Of
baking powder. Rub together with tips
of fingers, and add enough water to
make batter which spreads easily with
the spoon on bottom of tin about siz
inches by twelve. 1t must be baked in q
hot oven. Two favorite varieties In oul
family are orange and peach. l have
never had failure with 1t If the condi.
tiOns were fulfilled.
And if your John wants the "name OF
this conooction," give him name with.
out hesitation, the funnier the better
and if he is like my John and little
John, the laugh which follows will at
least aid digestion.-Good Housekeep'
inp
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
Stopped his
Dizziness
Steep Falls, Me-, July 81, 1906.

Steep Falls, Me-, July 81, 1906.
81 have used the true L. F. Bitters
for constipation and dizziness and re-
ceived much benefit from them, being
almost entirely cured from dizziness,
with which / was greatly afflicted be-
fore used the Bitters."
F. L. Strout.
People who use 81. F." Atwoods
Bitters regularly, never suffer the sick
nesses that come from deranged sys-
tenn. Stomach, liver and bowels and
blood are kept in a condition of perfect
healthfulness by this useful medicine.
They are the standard family remedy.
At your dealers, 36c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
NOTICE,

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator VIII!
the will annexed OF the estate OF
EUNICE VI. THORNE, otherwise
EUNICE NJ. CASWELL, late Ot Pah-
In the County OF oxford, deceased, AM given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired TO present the same for settlement. and
all indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately.
June 18th, 1878. JAMES 5. WRIGHT
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
Find the schoOlmaster.
No. 192.-Mesostieh.

No. 192.-Mesostieh.
The central letters read downward
will give the name Of fragrant flower
1. A fair woman, who was the cause
Of much warfare.
2. A wrong and illegal act.
8. A celebrated physician.
4. A continuous line Of cars.
8. A philosopher and essayist.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
JAMES s. WRIGHT
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice tina, She
has been duly appointed administrator OF tie
estate of
HERBERT W. KILLER, late of PART,
In the County of oxford, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased
are desired 10 present the same for settlement
and all indebted thereto are requested 70 make
payment Immediately
June 18th, 1905 CARRIE 4. HILLlEk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
NOTICE.
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor of the
last will and testament Of
MARY Ann WARREN, late Of Hebron,
In the County OF oxford, deceased, anil given
bonds as the law directs. All person having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement and
all indebted thereto are requested 70 make pay.
meDt Immediately.
June 10th. 1913. JAMES 4. FLANDERS.
JAMES S. WRIGHT t,.,-,.
ALTON Z. WHEELER, ''''
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
WAR AGAINST CONSUMPTION.

All nations are endeavoring to check
the ravages of consumption, the "white
plague" that claims 30 many victims
each year. Foley's Honey and Tar cures
coughs and colds perfectly and you are
in no danger of consumption. Do not
risk your health by taking some I'M
known preparation when Foley's Honey
and Tar IL safe and certain In results.
The genuine il in yellow package. For
sale BY oil druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
The Pursuit Of Pleasure.

We smile at the ignorance Of the say
age who cuts down the tree In order to
reach Its fruits. But the fact is that a
bunder of this description is made by
every person who is overeager and
impatient In the pursuit Of pleasure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
No. 1o5.-Word Puzzle.

Fill the first two blanks with words
Of the same pronunciation, but Of diff
ferent meaning and spelling or Of diff
ferent meaning and same spelling:
knew his as he turned In at the
----, and | 1850 to show him my ----
II was a precious - that had -
by hard labor. 1t was u rich, darl
---, and | had $500 patiently and long
to find how to produce 1t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07

WITH BUBBLE. For this occa-
sion every member had promised to
perform at least one bubble trick and
to perform it WELL Eddie Stark showed
top spinning within u bubble and
Minnie Sargent - seated opposite "a
beautiful. rose within another
Then Phil, the head Bubbler, stepped
on the platform and was uproariously
greeted. He announced he would
show the Builders how to make large
bubbles without blowing them!
The pandemonium increased when
six Bubblers, with Harry Baker lead
ing. formed In procession and walked
on to the platform, carrying between
them two large galvanized iron pans
leach measuring nine feet in circum-
ference,, FIVE children's wooden hoops.
number Of copper and brass rings,
two shining pailfuls Of soap and water
already mixed and-think Of it!-not a
pipe, tube or cornucopia Of any kind!
After a few words explanatory Of
the evolution of the soap bubble from
the clay pipe stage to It's present one
Phil dipped a wire ring into the solu-
ton and, gently sweeping 1t before
him, cast off a bubble twice the size
of his head. Every Bubbler boy gave
cry Of satisfaction at this, and 1t
looked as though all the Bubblers
might ding their golden cornucopias
on to the stage. when the master Of the
soap and water tossed off five large
bubbles in succession, not only from
the same ring. but from the same film!
Almost Immediately Pills assistants
there were five of them-followed his
example, and from that time on the
stage was continuously aglow with the
brilliant spheres. Harry Baker now
came forward with the clubs two kit
| tens and set them on dry block Of
wood resting in the center Of one OF
the large nine foot pans. now filed
with soapy water. Before the animals
could move Phil quickly lifted hoop
from the pan and in twinkling Gov
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
G. B. BURHANS TESTIFIES AFTER
FOUR YEARS.

G.. B. Burhans of Carlisle Center,
N. Y, writes: "About four years ago
wrote you stating that had been entire
ly cured of q severe kidney trouble by
taking less than two bottles of FOley's
Kidney Cure. 1t entirely stopped the
brick dust sediment, and pain and
symptoms of kidney disease disappeared.
l am glad to say that have never had a
return of any Of those symptoms during
the four years that have elapsed and
am evidently cured to stay cured, and
heartily recommend Foley's Kidney
Cure to any one suffering from kidney or
bladder trouble" For sale by all drug
gists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that -he
has been duly appointed eXecutriN Of the asl
will and testament OF
JOHN q. CRAWFORD, late Of Pars,
in the County of oxford, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate OF sail ie
ceased are desired 70 present the same tor settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested 70
make payment Immediately.
June 10Th, 1905. JOSIE Il. CRAWFORD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
No 1eo-Arithmooraph.

No. 1so.-Arithmesraph.
A word Of five letters: 8, 2, a, Ian
extremity; 8, 2, 6-to change color In
the sun; 8, 4, ga metal; l, 4, $illu'
minated; s, 4, 1-nothing; l, 2, 4, =
q common fluid. in foreign dress
Whole-dead, belonging to a bygone
time.-Chatterbox.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
Furnished House for Rent
AT PARIS HILL.

A six room furnished house for
rent for a part or the whole of the
summer and fall months at a very
reasonable price. Address:
MRS. EMILY A. STOWE,
2S-2S Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07

During the summer kidney irregulari
ties are often caused BY excessive drink
ing or being overheated. Attend to the
kidneys ct once By using Foley's Kidney
Cure. For sale By al druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07

8 t q n d in 6 by
twenty-fOur lit
tie oblong ia
bles. A cry OF
delight 8 W e p t
round the hall.
forty-seven more
bubbles Sc,
and still another
shower Of iri-
descent spheres
glittered in the
surrounding bril-
liancy b efor g
the Builders set
tied down to the
business Of the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07

Mrs. Handout-Have you no desire for
better thingsP
Tramp-Certain! I wish you'd take
back this hash and gimme broiled
chicken.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
Puzzler

No. 1s9.-Word Square.
I. Food. 2. Division Of land.
Slender. 4. A plant.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07

ereu DOtn kltteHS
over with Il glo
rious blu b b ! g
First kittens ev-
err inside q soap
bubble!" Harry
announced, just
as the little kits
started to wade
about within the
iridescent dome.
Phil SIP b er e d
them over q sec.
ond and even u
third time when
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
WAS In POOR HEALTH FOR YEARS

Ira W. Kelley, of Mansfield, Pa,
writes: 81 was in poor health for two
years, suffering from kidney and bladder
trouble, and spent considerable money
consulting physicians without obtaining
any marked benefit, but was cured by
Foley's Kidney Cure, and desire to add
my testimony that it may be the cause
of restoring the health of others" Re-
fuse substitutes. For sale by all drug
Qiets
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07

Landlady-What's the matter with
that pie?
Boarder-'Tain't fit for Q pig, and
amt goin' to eat 1t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that ne
has deem duly appointed executor OF the a-t
will and testament of
JOHN YORK late OF Waterfront
In the County of oxford, deceased, aui given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
dem lnds against the estate OF said deceased aig
desired to present the came for settlement ana
all indebted thereto are requested 70 make pay
ment Immediately. -..,..,,
June 18th, lsGS. EUGENE ;. SMITH,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
No. 1aa,-pi..aeted Word.

No. 193-Cissected Word.
My first is an act Of burial; my sec
ond means to alter; my third is the
power to accomplish. My three com
bined means to alter for something
else.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07

Citiman-I understand that you are
keeping house in the country
Lonesumme-Yes, so far l have. The
neighbors have borrowed everything
elae
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
Mo. 1as.-Rhxmed charade.

No. 196.-Rhymed Charade.
Within my second in sword and cape
He waits on my first by the fire:
Shrill sounds my third-it doth inspire
A plan for his escape.
Scenes like these at my whole you may
see.
They're enjoyed by some most heartily.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that 0,
has been duly appointed executor Of the H''
will and testament Of
CHARLES w. PARTRIDGE, late Of norway
in the County OF oxford deceased, ami gwen
bonds rs the law directs. All persons nay wy
demands against the estate OF said deceased aIg
desired to present the same for settlement aht
all indebted thereto are requested 10 make pay
ment Immediately. ..,,...,,
June 18th, ly0S. JAMES l.. PARIUlbuE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
whereabouts Of the Tall.

Little Dot was drawing picture
with pen and ink on her paper. 1t
turned ont to be cat without tail.
"Where Is the tail" asked the
mother.
She looked puzzled for moment and
then replied:
"Why, it's In the ink bottle yet"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
Desirable Residence for Sale.

The Capt. H. N. Bolster home
stead situated in South Paris village,
thoroughly finished, hot water heat
and all modern equipments attached,
two story house, ell and stable,
centrally located. Apply to
JAMES S. WRIGHT, Adm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07

1t was rush-hou in the subway. Mar.
tin Luther hung YEARLY from strap.
"Here stand l." he said, "God help me,
can do no otherwise"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
QUICK RELIEF FOR ASTHMA SUI.
FERERS

Foley's Honey aud Tar affords i'm
mediate relief to asthma sufferers In the
worst stages and If taken in time will
effect cure. For sale by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07

"The idea," exclaimed Miss Passay,
"the idea of Mr.. Hoamley asking me II
couldn't learn to love him!"
"Why not?" demanded Miss Per-.
zone ia never too old to learn"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07

ION my knees l begged her for a
kiss"
"And what did she say?"
"Told me to get up and be practical"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
Where the Sandman Lives

This Is the secret that Billy Blink
Told to his little sister Sarah:
'"The sandman flies here quicker n
wink
Each night from the desert Of Sahara
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07

Correspondence on topics Of interest TO the ladee
ID solicited. Address: Editor HoNHHAKEns
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat, South Paris, He.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
Key to tho Puzzler.

Key to the Puzzler.
No. 1s1.-Square Words:
1. q. 8.
II Z R I RI G
ov Al RES DE
IA S S LR NE
st RP G. T
No. 1S2.-Diamond:
CLARA
OLA NJ MD
DROWN
No 1S3.-Double Acrostic: Marcus
Cicero. Initials of first row, Marcus
Initials of fifth row, Cicero. Cross
words: /. Medical. g Ability. 3. Re-
becca. 4. Cancels. g. Undergo. 6.
Succors.
No. lS4.-Riddle: Spring.
No. 1S5.-Transposing the Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
An Afternoon Call.

An old witch went a-walking
And called upon a bag.
She hung her bonnet on her head
And round her neck a bag.
To hear those two a-talking
Was funny. declare.
But couldn't tell you what about.
Because ! wasn't there.
-Washin4ton Post,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor OF the Last
will and testament OF
JOHN +. RICE, late OF Norway,
in the County of oxford, deceased, AMI given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased
are desired to present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested 70
make payment Immediately.
June 18th, 1905. EUGENE +. SMITH
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
Marion's Dream.

I fought I had two kittykins.
All striped with blue and red.
And when called them In TO lunch
Each one stood on her head.
And then fought they ran and ran
And chased their tails about
And climbed UP on the mantelshef
And blew the candles out
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
A new Lot

of Plumbing Goods. TIE best of
oak woodwork for closets. No old
goods. Call and see this line. Job
bing promptly attended to. No
charge for team.
L. Nj. Lon&1oy,
Norway. Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator Of the estate
OF
GEORGE o. ROBINSON, late Of Oxford.
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds rs the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately.
June 18th, 1908. GEORGE l.. WILDER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
Caught.

"Did that lady make a complaint
against that sneak thief for stealing her
jewelry?"
"No. She said she'd rather lose II
than explain what she was doing when
he entered. She was gossiping over the
back fence at the time"
"Well?"
"She was afraid she'd have to repea,
the gossip in court"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07

ldtc VI pIttu"VOht
In the County Of oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased
are desired TO present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested 70 make
payment Immediately.
June 10TH 1905. ELIZA a. WHITMAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07

No. fe1.-Puzxls Picture.
This illustrates the nursery rhyme
"A dillar. a dollar, q 10 o'clock scholar
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
LOST

A red Irish setter, answers to
name of Roma. Collar marked al.
Bennett" Inform
FRANK BENNETT,
Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor of the last
will and testament of
SYLvANIA PERHAM, late Of Woodstock,
In the County Of oxford, deceased All persons
having demands against the estate Of said de.
ceased desired to present the same for settle.
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested 10
make payment Immediately.
June 10th, 1905 ROSELLO G. DAVIS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07
STIMULATION WITHOUT IRRITA

That is the watchword. That is what
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup does. Cleans.
es and stimulates the bowels without ir.
ritation in any form. For sale by all
druggists.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-11-19

bound into the river Behind oamo =,
org mound. plunging into the strear,
Then the race was on--tba g
sNltmins for life toward the PennsvI
. .anla shore, with the hound in close
pursuit Mr.. Decker FASTENED 70 ~
IeSGue' and the fawn seemed 70 rao
osnlLe in him friend and swan, -
NaFu me boat as he approached ~
'eaehed out, grabbed the fau,a
paced 1t in his boat just as tba anu
was on the point Of swapping il 1's
But after Decker had Taso =, -.
painting little thing he did nnt IN. 'ne
what to do with it He co ", Anow Know
.aAe II to the Pennsylvania s;aa NO,
.aNe chances of a $50 fine So he a ana
''u ' 10 take it back to Jersey. N'
JUST then two brothers
N'chen' appeared on the Jersav . shaS
~ was their hound that bad o Snote
me deer, and Decker turned tha D sa
over to them, and they started "a lawn lawn
:, WIN 1t They said they would I nne
II up and keep it awhile for safa,r PC"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-11-19

emit. said Gordon, thoughtfmlly. He
surprised flush Ia his friends cheek
You deserve her. old man. you1l be
very happy She Is the right kind. /
congratulate you with all my heart.
An odd lump came into I.angford's
throat. Despite Gordon's vigorous and
healthful manhood. there seemed al.
ways certain pathos % life surround
ing him
Il haven't asked her, either" con
fessed Paul. But you have made Il
possible for me to do so-to.night-
tomorrow whenever | can find n
chance. Take my advice, old man.
don't let your girl so. Youll find she
Is the kind after all. You don't know
her yet"
Paul left the room. and Gordon
paced the narrow confines Of his shah.
by otiice--back and forth-many
times. Then he threw himself once
more into his chair, The hours were
long He had all night to think about
things. When morning came, all hts
weakness would be over. No one
should ever again see him 80 un.
manned as Paul had seen him TO.
night, And when Louise should co.
his arms fell nervelessly to the table
He remained thus IA moment, his eyes
fixed and unseeing. and then his
head dropped heavily upon his arms.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-11-19
SYNOPSIS.

Cattle thieves despoiling ranches OF
80 lth Dakota, George Wlliiston small
ranchman runs into rendezvous Of
thieves on island In Missouri river They
have stolen cattle f.nm Three Har ranch
iaangtord visits Wiiiiston and HIS daugh-
Ter and WilistOn reports what he has
seen TO iangford. who determines to ria
country Of thieves Jesse Black heads nut .
laws Iangford falls IN love with Villa.
tons daughter. but does not teH her no
louise Dale. court stenographer and
nfecr of Judge Dale. visits Eenah al re-
Iuest OF county attorney. Gordon 10 take
testimony IN preliminary hearing Gordon
isits IN love with her After preliminary
&aminalon Wiiistous home is atarkGd
and defended ~ his daughter and him
setf outlaws fire building just aa Lang
ora ana his cowboys arrive outlaws
sarFy on Wiiiston bat IangforB renrues
lhe daughter. Without Wiillslon evidenee
tgainst Hack " meager, and ease seems
q bn goiuE against the state Gordon
axes; axe, night ride and nnds winston.
"Ho has ESCAPED from eaptuFz The
o5rthoaae 81 kemah burns al night
WiihHton holds a tea party In his room
upliowins court hauae IRE and Mary WI
tiston aud Louise Dale attend Court con
venes IN the church. and Williaton'a tea
umony II introduced by Gordon Hinrk
eriY -"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-11-19
cHAPTER xlx.-contInl,ed.

II was girls voice, clear and Arm
Mary had been the first to realize that
Blacks friends, not Langford's had
Joined In the struggle, She snatched
her revolver from her cowboy belt
abe had not been without either since
the Lazy $ was burned--and cried out
her challenge, CHANGING quickly from
The cleaning barrel 10 the Determined
face OF the young girl, the men let 20
their hold Of Langford and fell back
precipitately
Instantly Langford sprang forward.
but Black had made good use uf hia
moment of grace Swinging his arms
20 the right and left. he had beaten his
way 20 the window. when f.angford
again seized him, but he he'd the ad.
vantage this time aud he tore himself
loose, throwing Langford Violently
against the window-casing, with his
bare, clinched Est he shiyered the
glass and leapod outT-into the arms
OF Jim Munson.
The officers made gallant plunges
through the naHipcded crowd In their
efforts 20 get clear of the room To fol,
low the fugitive But certain men
managed 10 keep themselves clumsily.
but with marvellous adroItness, never.
theiess. between the deputies and the
doors and windows. so that several
moments elapsed before the outside
was finally gained,
Meanwhile Jim struggled heroleallv
with the outlaw Black was far su.
perior 10 him In weight aud strength
" limb, but Jim was quick aud tough
ana daring, Expelled from the court.
room, ne had been watching through
the window, He had seen Mnry's
quick action and his boss's splendid
attack, He mad also seen the little
gun play. and his eyes glowed In ad.
mlration OF ~Willistona little girl"
houRh his generous heart ached for
love OF the woman who was not for
hin He saw Black coming. He was
ready for him. He grappied with
MIN At once, II the boss or the officers
would only come nowl
When they did come they found Jim
stretched ut length on the frozen
ground. He sat up slowly.
You're too late. boys" he said
the boss thief was too much for me.
He's gone"
II was ,. The little street
stretched before them still~-deserte
Early twilight was coming on, The
biting cold struck them broadside.
The deputies scattered In vain pur.
suit