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Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24

The trend of events shows that the
south Is not alone in it's TRADE on the
liquor traffic. At the election recent.
ly held ten counties voted dry In Mich.
igan, Illinois voters. closed the, saloon
doors in the twenty-five counties, the
temperance forces won in two :, thirds
OF the towns in which the proposition
was considered in Nebraska. :
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
49,
The issues of North Dakf

The issues of North Dakota are
whether the corporations and their
agents are going to control Our poll
tics or not. 1t is not question Of stall
wartism. It is question of decent,
honest politics and the best element in
the party must take hold of the situa-
ton, and see that thev organization
does not fall into the hands of corrupt
men. 49,,
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
More and more the tandani

MHre and more the tendancy Is
growing to obliterate the factional
lines in North Dakota. The paramount
object of the best class of Republicans
is to have a United republicanism III
North Dakota. We hayea president.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24

The Wheat Growers convention
which was called to meet in this place
Tuesday was very inopportune. The
farmers are more interested at this
time in getting the seed wheat into
the ground than in what it shall be
sold for at some future date.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24

If it were not for the press of the
country it is doubtful whether the far
mers would have known = anything
about the recent panic. They are pros
porous, have plenty to eat and it would
be mighty hard for a panic to effect
them much.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24

The chautauqua for 1908 will eclipse
anything ever before attempted by the
association. Many improvements will
be made and the best of talent will be
on the program. !
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24

1t is pretty difficult to- tell which
travelling over the country the fast
er, Secretary Taft or the prohibition
wave. H%ytFt
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
TO TIE VOTERS OF RAMSEY
COUNTY,

hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the nomination to the office of
Of the Republican Party at the Primary
Election to be held June oath, 1908, and
earnestly, solicit your support. 1 have
been clerk and deputy in the AUDITOR
stand the work and If elected will de-
vote my entire time to the duties Of
said office.
Very respectfully,
Ray V. Bica.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
FOE STATES ATTORNEY.

hereby announce myself as a candf-
date Of the Republican party for the
nomination to the Office Of States At
torney Of Ramsey County, subject to
the primaries to be held June oath. 1908.
and. If / am nominated and elected to
that position, I will conduct that Office
in such manner so as to give the
county and the people a square deal.
Respectfully submitted,
-T.aureaS T. Wehe
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24

There is one thing about durum
wheat on which there seems to be no
controversy, and that Is that the price
is too low in comparison to other
grades. -, e.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24

1t seems that Uncle Sam is sooner or
later going to have to spank Venezuela.
President Castro grows more and more
impudent, and seem to be spelling for
a fight.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24

The farmers have much to be thank
full for this year already. q There are
thousands of acres seeded and pros
poets for this years yield could not be
better.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENT.

wish to announce myself as a candi-
date for representative for Ramsey
County, and respectfully solicit the sup
port Of all the Republican voters in
election to be held June oath, 1908.
-Tohn Honev
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24

The Fairbanks boom for presidea1
does not seem to be. working on the
nerves of the nation to, any great ex
tent. - ss3.SS
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
FOE REPRESENTATIVE.

I hereby announce my Candidacy Tor
the republican nomination for repre-
and respectfully solicit the support Of
all members Of the party. I have been
q resident Of Ramsey county. twenty
i've years and am pretty we'll known,
particularly in the northern part Of the
county Ask any Of my neighbors about
me --Myron King.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
FOE COUNTY AUDITOR.

I wish to announce my candidacy for
the nomination to the office Of County
Auditor subject to the decision of the
republican primaries. I have been a
resident Of Ramsey county for the past
ten years, have never held Office and
earnestly solicit the support of all re-
publicans. e M Lewis
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24

The political aspirants will have q
respite now tor a5short time, as the:
farmers are too busy to listen: to them
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
FOE COUNTY AUDITOR.

I hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the office of County Auditor sub
ject to the decision Of the republican
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
FOE SHERIFF..

I wish to announce myself as a candi-
date for the Office Of Sheriff Of Ramsey
County subject to the decision Of the re-
publican voters at the primaries in June.
And solicit the support of the members
Of my party. -Edw. Hovey.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
APRIL "a, 1908.
Political Announcement
rnx, S1s a srr SEw TOR.

wish to announce my candidacy Tor
nomination to the Office Of State Senator
subject to the Republican primaries. I
respectfully solicit the support of the
republicans fred A. Baker.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of County Superintendent
to the wishes Of the republicans of saiC
county as expressed at the primary cleo.
ton to be held on the Oath Of June, 1908
publican voters, and l would here re-
mind the ladies of their privilege on the
occasion Of this election.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
FOE SHERIFF.,

I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the Office of Sheriff Of Ramsey
county subject to the decision Of the
Republican voters at the Primaries in
June. Miles A. Miller.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
TO TEE VOTERS or RAMSEY COUN-
TY, EORTH DAKOTA:

This Is to announce my candidacy for
the office Of States attorney Of Ramsey
County. subject to the decision of the
If nominated and elected, will perform
the duties of that office impartially to
the best of my ability, and will guard
the public funds.
Respectfully,
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
FOE STATES ATToRMEy,

wish to announce my candidacy for
the Office Of States Attorney for Ram
sey county subject to the republican
primaries in June. and earnestly solicit
the support Of Ramsey county republic
cans. ID. G, Duel1
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
FOR COUNTY, COM1a1ssrowER

I hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the Office Of County Commits.
sioner from the 4th district subject to
the primaries in June and solicit the
support Of the republican voters.
j. A. VanLfew
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
John A. Hafg.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

II wish to announce myself as acandi
date for the office Of County Treasure,
OF Ramsey County, subject to the re
publican primaries.
Gus. Fursteneau
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24

can primaries and respectfully solicit the
support Of all republicans.
Respectfully,
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
A ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

I wish to announce that am a candi
date for the republican nomination 70
coroner Of Ramsey county at the pri
mary election on June oath.
Il. w. GilbertsOn
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
Acknowledgements.

wish my friends the voters of Ram
sey County to know that am a candi-
date for sheriff and respectfully ask the
earnest support Of all Republicans al
the primaries on June.
a w CogsweIl
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24

wish to announce my candidacy Tor
the office of Representative to the state
legislature from Ramsey county subject
to the Republican primaries, and earnest
ly solicit the support of the republicans.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
FOE CoRONTR.

hereby announce my candidacy for
the nomination to the office Of Coroner
Of Ramsey county subject the requbli-
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24
FOE COUNTY co1dM1ssroHER

I wish to announce my candidacy for
nomination to the office Of County Com
missioner from District No. 4, subject
to the decision Of the republicans.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-24

I hereby announce myself as cand1-
date for representative from the 21st
legislative district. Ramsey county. sub
ject to the decision of the republican
voters of the district at the pr maries
June Gath, and I earnestly solicit your
support in securing the nomination.
Respectfully,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-08
xlqs Dsxlaa Entirely Satisfied O.
!. The Beef Quesliaa
uelI Pure Ma wHAesaH
Physicians and Veterinarians Visit
levinson's Slaughter House and
Give Opinions--No City, in the
State Maintains Meat Inspection.

I Mayor Buxton made fu1her IN
vest igatioE into the meat scare" yes
terday. Accompanied by Doctors w
F. Cooper aud T. J. Sims and Doc
tors Faville, Clark and Affair. vet"ri
narians the mayer visited Max lie
visions storage house and inspected
the beef from the cattl. bought seI'
tine Hampton Normal School Af'"r
listening to the statements of the
veterinarians aud the explanation"
OF the physician5. they decided III"
meat In question Was wholesome ana
pure.
The veterinarians declared that TIL.
beef was not infected and the physi-
clans explained that cattle condemn
ell for milk Eurpos; 5 by tn"
tuberculin test are not necessarily
UNIT for use as beef. Captain Xii
ian. the commissary officer OF the
United states GuartermaStcr's depot
here. stated that the explanation waS
entirely satisfactory To him 1t also
developed that the Jewish rabbi had
passed a part of the same lot y
beef for the use OF his congreSa-
ton.
As stated in this paper yesterday
Mayor Rnxton was satisfied Thurs
day afternoon that the beef bought
by Mr.. Levison had been properly
tested and that there was no rea-
son for preventing the sale OF the
meat. To further SATISFY himself and
relieve the public mind. the insp'c-
ton was made yesterday.
Mr. Buxton stated that he had
communicated with Mayor McCar-
thy. Of Richmond. and learned that
the capital city has no meat inspec
ton. and that probably no city in the
state maintained such an inspection.
He went on to say that it would
that it would be useless for any one
city to undertake the task of In
speeding meat, but that it would be
very good thing TO be considered!
by the state legislature.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-08

to step away Ike those little Japsncac
flowers which swell up the Instant
they touch water
I had Just time to Ire thansfH' tna'
there Vas a p.swed field beHca:h u.s.
and then we struck can r. s.s'nber
tic conclusion. and then there WIS
blank until help had arrived an! 'hvy
had lifted Miss May from me.
was relieved 20 learn ;NJt the
brave little novice was unhurs "nfy
shaken up-my whole body Was para
Iyzed. and ] feared my back ~aS
broken.
Cant. Cameron. the owner ri the
balloon. came for ne In his au,orss'ft'
and carried me from Mr. Collins ssrm
n Leigh, near Utnxcter. where ~
landed. 10 Lnndoa. There the d priors
told me- I vas suffering from spsf.3'
p.rs,ysis-lcrious.b bet cuTabie-
III be m asa,n N few vesss
ana making dczcrnis AGAIN. I love
N. bur doa't fhis.k ] world caro- 20 ritc
IN one 81 thoyc ncs aerOp,sncs taa:
,ss, ssim Tic grcnnd.
We esllossists look down down Up
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-08
NEGRO DROPPED "KNUcks."
su, Captain stvar Saw Them Fall
and Called to oHicer.

Rhiie On his way 10 ;fc, police s'a-
ton IN the patrol wagon yesterday
evening. James Alexander. a negro,
who Wis arrested ~ the Shipyard
by Patrnlnlaa Bso~n on the charge
Of bling drunk. relieved himself 81
pair of brass 'kEscEs" which he
hal IN his pockct by by dropping
them ever the sd. of The pairol sag-
on on Washington avenue. OTicer
Tnehman. who vas on The wagon.
aid ns; observe tho negro drop the
weapon. hut Collector % Customs J.
r. n. Stuart. VITO ras passing Al
the time. did AMI he haired the OF
Ger On the wagon
The ~knucks' were recovered ana
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-08
MOUNTAIN EXCURSION.

TO
Charlottesville not Spr:n-s, White
Sviohur and intermediate
Resorts
Leave Old Point $50 .. N. and New
port News Io:o5 .. ~ Thurs
day. August 2oth. Round
Trio Rates.
Stations Charlottesville Ia Atom
inclusive. 81 90 BaSic TO stanton.
inrIus'vc. s. 30. Mt Elliott 10 Ford
WICK incIu.iyc si"a Goshen tn
Clifton FnTrc. inclusive. aJe Gov
.Ingsun n White sulphur and Hot
Springs. Va. inclusive. g 90
NATURAL ssIo6e.
$3.50 Round Trip. stso
including Stage between station ana
n; i.lye Natural Bridge tickets sold
.cniy for trafr leaving or POW, 500
a n. and Newport News s:36 4 n.
August sotk.
Tickets 1oco se- I've Gays.
Tass = rest IN the Virginia Mountains
sssI2.ieiSiasi.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-08
Railroad Fined $1,000.
(By Associated Press).

CHICAGO, August 7. - The Atchi
son. Topeka aud Santa Fc Railroad
Company by its counsel pleaded gull
ty to Relating today and was assess
ed a fine of $1,000 by Judge Be,hea
in the United States District Court.
The government. represented by Dis
trict Attorney Sims, proved that i
bonus paid by the railroad TO the
Gardiner Sugar and Land Company,
OF Gardiner, Kan, was in effect 4
rebate
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-08
Ne Carried "knueks."

James Goodwin n young man who
says his home Is in Williamsburg. was
arrested at Jefferson avenue and
Twenty-fnh street last Right By Pa
troiman Tlghman on the charge OF
bping drunk, When he was search
ed AT IN. station house . pair OF
brass "snBckS- were founA on MS
person and the additional charge Of
carrying concealed weapons was
placed against him. He viii be
given q hearing before Justice Brown
IN the police cour; this morning. ,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-08
GETS FINE AND JAIL SENTENCE
Wilcox Found Guilty Of Assault by
Justice Brown.

James Wilcox, alias James Barr.
was fonHl gui!ty OF assault with liz
tent to kill by Justice Brown in the
police court yesterday AMI va"
fined Sl115 and sentenced 10 jail
for 20 days, The change of larceny
of bicvcle against him wa changed
TO that of trespass and sentence or
this charge will be passed later. He
was acquitted, OF charges OF disorier'y
conduct and resisting an officer.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-08

Mrs. ]. c. Hebditch Is visiting
friends in Richmond and vicinity
Miss Bertis Spirey has returned
home after spending three weeks in
Smithficld She was accompanied
home ny her cousins, Misses Annie
Dunlow and Nettic Horne.
MIR and Mrs. J. \. Sykes and daugh-
:er. Of Washington. u. G. are inc
guests Of Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ Dozirr.
sec Twcnty-Cigh;h street
Miss Viola Currin has return-i from
4 visit &c fricpds in Fork Unisn. Va
Mr. Howard Bowen has gone 20
FauQuicr Juhty To pend Il wee.
al his old home.
Mr. c Hchdiich will leave today
.oT viuit 20 nc mountains of Viz.
S:nia.
Nr and Mrs. W ~ CrImp and
chi, lrcu lc!l Yesterday for Penn ~
vania TO visit, Mrs Crump's sist T.
Misses EStclls and Jessie Crsrord
have returned 10 L"c Hall after \
via: 10 their brother. Mr. Corein
C-affori In this city.
NJ. and Mrs T. J johnson are
visiting friends Iva Richmoad
Rev. william Y. kIirn. q Alabama
Is tAc gucN Of his brothcrS4n iaw
Ncssrs. James r. Able. JT and
George TpFper. MF. aIlcr has Just
returned from a trip 70 his cid home
In England
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-08
ON FISHING TRIP.
Captain Stuart and Mr.. Bruce Grant
Leave For Foo s.ana.

Collector of Customs J. f. r. Stuart
and Mr.. Bruce Grant left yesterday
for Egg Island. near the mouth Of
York river. TO spend several days fish
ing They are making the trip in n
sailing cutter.
CAPTAIN Siuarr returned hcme
Thursday evening from Hot Springs.
where ne called upon Mr.. Taft
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-08

On the acroplane mca jast a. f"sp
ga sailor does upon the crew Of a
ferrysoa.. Miss Daily Shspcari III
the washington Post.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-08

sursay Excursion to Mathews County.
on Sunday next. August 9th. the
Old Dominion Line steamer Mobtsck
Vfl make SPECIAL trip TO Mathews
county Lcavc Old Point 8 q. y.
f'are. round trip. st.io.
ss2t ". H. LANDON, Agent
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-08

Alexander was Hocke,S - On two
charges. one CT drunkennss and the
ether Of carrying concealed weapons.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-08
Marr;aae Lieersc ISSUED.

narrisE, license was iS:'ucd al
IN. office NJ tho clerk Of the Curpo
ration Court Yesterday 20 Max Levin
All Mss Sarah Schimchowitz. bOth
'nf this city
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-08
phil Brock Hneess1 ct.

los ANGELES. CAL. AGgusi -
rackey McFarlant knocked 5w Phi
Brock In the seventh round of what
vas 20 have been . ten round boat
here tonight
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-08

Mrs. ]. C. Hebditch Is visiting
friends in Richmond and vicinity.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-08

Misses E<tcIIs and Jessie Crsfford
have returned TO u" Hall after \
yiss: ~ their brother. Mr.. Corcin
c-afori In this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-08

Frssh 80 ~ we 0avS
Tass rest IN the Virginia Mosn;ains
sssi2.ieisiest.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-13

TN the lives Of countries there are
crises where for a breath deStinies
lie in the laps Of the epds and an
i jumbled, heads or tails. Thus an
marked distinctive cyoses Ike the sew
en- ages Of a man, and, though perhaps
they are too subtle to be perceived 's'
the time, yet, having swung past the
shadowy milestones, the epochs dis
close themselves.
Such a period IN the progress Of the
far northwest was the 10th day OF
July, although to those concerned In
the building of this new empire the
day appealed only as the date OF the
coming Of the law. All Nome gath
cred on the sands as lighters brought
ashore Judge StilIman and his follow
ing. 1t was held fitting that the Sen
ator should be the ship to safeguard
the dignity Of the nrst court and to
introduce justice into this land Of the
wild.
The interest awakened by his honor
was augmented by the fact that he
was met on the beach by a charming
girl. who flung herself upon him with
evident delight.
That's his niece" said some one.
"She came up on the first boat. Names
Chester. Swell locker, ehY
Another newcomer attracted even
more notice than the limb Of the law;
a gigantic, well groomed man, with
keen, close set eyes and that indehn-
able easy movement and polished bear
ing that come from confidence, health
and travel. Unlike the others, he did
not daily on the beach or display much
interest In his surroundings, but with
purposeful frown strobe through the
CONTINUED on'page 81
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-13


close 10 j.o;,-.I. TlTrre CAME I sC--Ge
and swirl through the crowd. and
DcXtry swooped upon them like. Il
hawk.
Pc We hurt? Holy Mackinaw, When
l see 'em blaze away yeils at We fl
to bust my throat. shore thought
you was Goac. Although | can't say
but this kiln was q sight for sore
eyes-so neat an genteel-still. rs q
rule. In the.:e street brawls Its the
inno"ucns ,ys:anGcr that has sowers
sent aro, hi 10 his house atterwan."
Look at this" said Glcnister. Breast
high In the wall against which they
had crouched. not three feet apart
were bullet holes.
"Them's the first two he nnhitched.'
Dextry remarked. jerking hfs head
toward the object In the street. Must
have been a new gun an pulled hard
-throwed him to the right. Seer
Even to the girl It was patent that
had she not been snatched as she was
the bullet would have found her.
"Come away quick" she painted. and
they led her into q nearby store, where
she sank upon seat and trembled un'
til De1try brought her a glass Of
whisky.
Here, MISS" be said. Pretty tough
70 for a 'cheeehako' I'm afraid you
amt getfin' enamoured Of this here
country a whole lot"
For half an hour he talked to her
in his whimsical way Of foreign things
till she was quieted. Then the part
ners arose to 60. Although Glenister
had arranged for her to stop with the
wife Of the merchant for the rest OF
the night, she would not.
Il can't 20 to bed. Please don't leave
me! I'm too nervous. III 90 mad II
you do. The strain of the last week
has been too much for me. Ii sleep
I'll see the faces Of those men again"
Dextry talked with his companion.
then made purchase which he laid
at the lady's feet.
Here's a pair Of half grown gum
boots. You put 'em on an come with
us. Well take your mind off OF things
complete. An as fer sweet dreams.
when yo>. get back you'll make the
slumbers Of the just seem as restless
as q riot or the antics Of mountain
goat which ,nimbly leaps from crag to
crag, and-well, that's restless enough.
Come on"
AS the sun slanted up out Of Bering
sea they marched back toward the
hills. their feet ankle deep in the soft
fresh moss, while the air tasted like Il
cool draft and a myriad Of earthly
odors rose up and encircled them.
Snipe and reed birds were noisy IN
the hollows, and from the misty tun.
dra lakes came the honking Of brant.
After their weary weeks on shipboard
the dewy freshness livened them mag
ically,' cleansing from their memories
the recent tragedy, 30 that the girl De-
came herself again.
"Wbere are we goingY she asked at
the end Of an hour, pansing for breath.
"Why, to the Midas, Of course" they
said, and one Of them vowed reckless
" as he drank in the beauty OF her
clear eyes and the grace Of her slen.
der, painting form that he would glad
" give his share Of all Its riches to
undo what be had done one night on
the Santa Maria.