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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-12

worry. however. it Is only proper that
YOU should know this, which is my only
excuse FOR writing you letter that re-
CURES no acknowledgment. Very truly
yours. PlilLlf SEl|N ~
To this letter she wrote an excited
and somewhat incohercnt reply, and,
rereading it in troubled surprise, he
began 10 recognize in it something Of
the strange, illogical, impulsive atti-
tude which had confronted him in the
first weeks of his welded life.
Here was the same minor undertone
of unrest sounding omin0usly through
every line; the same Illogical, unhappy
attitude which implied so much and
said so little, leaving him uneasy and
disconnected conscious of the vague
recklessness and yelled reproach,
dragging him back from the present
through the dead years to confront
once mere lie old pain, the old bewil-
dnrment at the hopeless misunder-
standing between them.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-12

Ruthvens greeting was pallid stare,
but as Selwyn made no motion TO rise
he loungrd over to q couch and, half
reclining among the cushions, shot an
inso!cnt glance at Selwyn, then yawned
and examined the bangles on his wrist.
After moment Selwyn said, MI.
Ruthven, you are 10 doubt surprised
that | am here"
I'm not surprised if it's my wife
you've come to Sec" drawled Ruthvcn.
IF I'm the object of your visit, con-
TESS to some surpriSe-as much rs the
visit Is worth and no more
The vulgarity of the insult under the
mans own roof scarcely moved Hel-
wyn to any deeper contempt and GER
tainly not to anger
Il did not come here to ask a favor
Of YOU" he said coolly, "for that Is out
of the question, Mr.. Ruthven. Bit ]
came to tell you that Mr. Errolis fam
lily has forbidden him to continue his
gambling in this house and in your
company anywhere or at any time
"AIost extraordinary" murmured
Ruthven, passing his hinged fingers
over his infinitely shaven face-that
strange face of boy hardened by the
dcprayity of ages.
80 l must request you," continued
Selwyn, ito refuse him the opportunity
of gambling here. Will you do it-voi-
untarily?"
No"
"Thon | shall use my Judgment in
the matter"
"And what may your judgment in
the matter be-"
81 have not yet decided. For one
thing l might enter complaint with
the police that boy is being morally
and materially ruined in your private
gambling establishment"
as that a threat"
"No. will act, not threaten"
"Ah," drawled Ruthven, II may do
the same the next time my wife spends
the evening in your apartment"
You lie"' said Selwyn in a voice
made low by surprise.
"Oh, no, l don't Very chivalrous of
you-quite proper for you to deny it
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-12

two-year. Captain Selwyn. Who can
tell what may happen in my second
season.
"You said that you were not the
the marrying sort" he insisted.
Nonsense. al girls are. There are
men, she said dreamlly, "who might
hope for Il kinder reception next win
ter"
ooh. no." he said coOlly, there are
no such gentlemen. If there were yon
wouldn't say So"
Eyes, would. And there are"
GLOW many?" jeeringly and now
quite treasured.
"Onen'
"You can't brighten me- with a
shade less confidence. "You wouldn't
tell if there was"
I'D tell you"
"MeT' with sudden slump in his
remaining stock Of reinsurance.
"Certainly. I tell you and Nina
things of that sort. And when I have
fully decided to marry | shall. of
course, tell You both before | inform
other people
How the blood in her young veins
was racing and singing with laughter.
How thoroughly she was enjoying
something TO which she could give
neither reason nor name! But how
satisfying it all was-whatever 1t was
that amused her in this mans uncer-
tainty and in the faint traces Of an IL
ritation as unreasoning as the source
Of it!
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-12
NJ
Chapter ~ !
} 9

URING that week end ct
! Silyerside Boots behaved
/ like q school lad run wild.
With Drina's hand in his,
the other children and
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-12
"M-murdcri" Stammcrcd Mr.. RutltUen

"M-m1udcr!" StdmmCrcd Nh. RutltDen.
like gentleman-but useless, quite
useless. So the less said about invok-
ing the law the better fOr-sOlne peo-
pie. You'll agree with me, l dare say
And now, concerning your friend Ger
aid Erroll-I have not the slightest de-
sire to see him play cards. Whether
or not he plays is matter perfectly
Indifferent to me, and you had better
understand it. But if you come here
demanding that 1 arrange my guest
lists to suit you you are losing tim,>'
Selwyn, almost stunned at Ruthven's
knowledge of the episode in his rooms,
had risen as he gave the man the lie
direct.
For an instant, now, as he stared at
him, there was murder. in his eye.
Then the utter hopeless helplessHess
of his position overwhelmed him as
Ruthven, with danger written all over
him, stood up, his soft, smooth thumbs
hooked in the glittering sash of bis
kimono
"Scowl if you like" he said, backing
away instinctively, but still nervously
impertinent. "and keep your distance!
If you've anything further to say to
me. write it." Then, growing bolder
as Selwyn made no offensive move:
write to me-" he repeated, with q
tenomous smirk. "lt's safer for you
to figure as my correspondent than as
my wife's correspondent. L-let go of
me! W-what the devil are you dido.
ing?"
For Selwyn had him fast, one sinewy
hand twisted in his silken collar, hold
ing him squirming at arms length.
"M-murderw stammered Mr.. Ruth
ven.
NO" said Selwyn, mot this time
But be very, very careful after this"
And he let him go with an involun-
tary shudder and wiped his hands on
his handkerchief.
Ruthven stood quite still, and after
O moment the livid terror died out i'll
his face and a rushing flush spread
over it-a strange, dreadful shade
curiously Opaque-and he half turned,
dizzily, hands outstretched for self
support.
Selwyn coolly watched him as he
sank on to the couch and sat huddled
together and leaning forward, his soft,
ringed fingers covering his empurpled
face.
Then Selwyn went away with
shrug of utter loathing, but after he
had gone and Ruthven's servants had
discovered him and summoned a physi-
clan their master lay heavily amid his
painted draperies and cushions, his
congested features set, his eyes partly
open and possessing sight, but the
whites of them had disappeared, and
the eyes themselves, save for the pu-
pills, were like two dark Sits filled
with blood.
There was no doubt about it. The
doctors, one and all, knew their bust
ness when they had so often cautioned
Mr.. Ruthven to avoid sudden and ex-
cessive emotions.
That night Selwyn wrote briefly 10
Mrs. Ruthyen:
saw your husband this afternoon. He
Is at liberty to inform you of what
passed. But in case he does not there Is
one detail which you ought to know-your
husband believes that you once paid a
visit to my apartments. 1t is unlikely
that he will repeat the accusation, and l
think there Is no occasion. for YOU to
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-12


vanced guard and heavily fanked by
the Gerard battalion, he secured the
moorIands from Surf point TO the Iith-
er woods, from Wonder head to Sky
pond
Nina, Eileen and Selwyn formed a
tagging and leisurely rear guard,
though always within signaling dis
lance Of Boots and the main body, and
when necessary the two eX-army men
wigwagged to each other across the
uplands to the endless excitement and
qualification OF the children.
Eileen and Selwyn were standing Oh
one of the treeiess hills. Il riotOrs tan
gle of grasses and wild flowers, look
ing out to sea across Sky pond. He
had rod, and as he stood be idly
switched the gayly colored flies back
ward and forward.
Standing there, fairly swimming III
the delicious upper air currents. she
Made Quite Difference.
Miss Watson-Did Mr.. Sark say to
you as | entered the drawing room
last night Clara. as that the beauti'
full Miss Watson" Clara-Yes. dear,
with the accent On the "th1t."-hx'
change.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-12
Our Guarantee

Go to your druggist today, and
purchase a dollar bottle, and If you
can honestly say, that you did not
receive any benefits from it, after
using the entire bottle, the drug
gist will refund your. money to you
without question or delay.
We will pay the druggist the price
Of the bottle purchased by you.
This offer applies to the large
bottle only and to but one in a
family.
We could not afford to make such
an offer, unless we positively knew
what Kodol will do for you.
1t would bankrupt us.
The dollar bottle contains 2h times
as much as the fifty cent bottle.
Kodol is made at the laboratories
OF L. c. Dewitt & Co., Chicago,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-12

ias'i1'j B,':ssAiiE
netvra th2 roll
Ing noOrs.
After ALL" she
said, what more
i3 there than
this - earth and
sca and sky and
sun and n friend
to show them to?
Because, as I
wrote you, the
friend is quite
necessary in the
scheme Of things
to round out the
symmetry Of it
all. l suppose
you're dying to
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-12
ITo BE Continued
Exclusive,

Exclusive.
"Now that your sons In college, l
suppose he'll be getting exclusive; he'll
be getting into the Four Hundred"
ooh, he's more exclusive than that!
He's on the nine already."-EXchange.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-12
Eat What
You want Of the food you need
Kodol will digest il.

You need a sufficient amount of
good wholesome food and more than
this you need to fully digest it.
Else you can't gain strength, nor
can you strengthen your stomach if
it is weak.
You must eat in order to live and
maintain strength.
You must not diet, because the
body requires that you eat a suffic-
lent amount Of food regularly.
But this food must be digested,
and it must be digested thoroughly.
When the stomach can't do it,
you must take something that will
help the stomach.
fife proper way to do is to eat
what you want, and let Kodol di-
gest the food.
Nothing else can do this. When
the stomach is weak it needs help;
you must help it by giving it rest,
and Kodol will do that.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-12
Chapter is

Ma had run up to town
for a day from Silver
side and had telephoned
Selwyn to take her some
where for luncheon. She
urged him to return
with her insisting that
Bisbee daily review., 1909-08-22
PROBATE NOTICE.

In the Probate Court of the County of Cochise, Territory of Arizona.
 In the matter of the .ast will and testament of Lee Perty, deceased. Notice of hearing petition.
 Notice is hereby given that John H. Perry Las filed herein his petition praying for the admission to probate of document heretofore filed herein purporting to be the last will and tes. lament of Lee Perry, deceased, and that letters of administration with the will annexed thereon be issued to hir.; and that Saturday, the 2Sth day of August. 1909, at 1 o'clock p. m., at the court room of said court, at the court house in the city of Tombstone, County of Cochise, has been appoint. ed the time and place for proving said document and hearing said petition, when and where any person interested may appear and contest said docu. ,nent. and may file objections in writ. ing to the granting of letters of ad. ministration with the will annexed to the said petitioner.
 Dated August 11th, 1909.
 J. E. JAMES.
 Clerk of said Court
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less it shall be decided in the interests of the serv ee to fill the vacancy by reinstatement. transfer or promotion. Age limit, 25 to 55 years on the date O: the examination. Men only VII be admitted to this examination.
 September l5-1s. 1909. to secure eli. gibles from which to make certitica- ton to fill one vacancy in the position of assistant chemist qualified in or ganic chemistry, at salary of $500 per annum. and other vacancies in the position of assistant chemist, at salar- les of from sl2oo to slso0 per annum as they may occur in the bureau of chemistry, department of agriculture, unless it shall be decided in the inter- ests of the service to i'll the vacancy by reinstatement, transfer. or promo tion It is probable that fifteen or twenty appointments will be made within the next few months. Appoint ments to the higher grade positions W Il be made of eligibles whose appli- cations show them to have secured the degree of Ph. D. or training equiv alent thereto. Appointments to the lower grade positions will be made of eligibles whose applications show that they have had education. and training equivalent to the degree of bachelor of science. The usual entrance salary is s1200 per annum, and the salary of s1400 will be paid only to eligibles who have had exceptionally good ex- perience of not less than two years since graduation.
 August 2S. 1909. to secure eiigibles from which to make certifcation for filing two temporary vacancies in the position of inspector of iron bedsteads, s125 per month. in the quartermaster's department at large, at St. Louis, Mo, and vacancies requiring similar quail fications as they may occur in that department, unless it shall be decided n the interests of the service to fill the vacancy by reinstatement, transfer or promotion. One of the positions referred to win continue until Novem- Der l, 1909, and the other to approxi- mately May 1. 1910. Age limit, 20 years CT over on the date of the exam ination.
 In accordance with a recent act of congress an applicant for these exami- ined in the state or territory in which he resides and to show in his applica- tion that he has ben actually domiciled one year previous to the examination.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-08-22
.anOrBeaSt?
By Ellis Parker Butler.
Copyright. by J. B. Lppincott CO,

Copyright by ]. B. Lippincott Co.)
 It was half an hour before the per sormance in the big tent, but the me nagerie tent was beginning to i'll. The gasoline torches were blazing fiercely and adding their fumes to the pungent animal odors, and the aroma of the damp pine sawdust under foot aided in creating that distinctly circus scent that is the incense of bliss to the nose of the small boy.
 The vendors of peanuts and pink and white "lemo" were busy at their stands near where the rough-hided elephants and shop-worn camels were chained to stakes around the center pole, and through an opening at the far end of the tent could be seen the tiers of blue plank seats in the big tent beyond, and one or two blue-jacketed men hastily raking sawdust in the two big rings.
 A stream of eager sightseers pressed around the circle of cages, crowding close 10 the guard-ropes, circulating with wonder at sight of the gnu or eagerly glancing ahead in vain en- deavor to see the hippopotamus with his cave-like mouth. Those who had canes or umbrellas slyly poked the animals, keeping one eye on the sleepy ~atchmen.
 Ii was the real circus, the only ten combined greatest shows on earth, and it had actually come to Yarnaby in all its glory with its cages and Afuttering banners, its four champion bands and lightning ticket-sellers. It was the real circus. from the wonderful beasts that appeared on the show-bills and mo- where else, to the poles and posts and seats. painted that shade of blue that is seen on circus-poles and posts and seats and is seen there only.
 All Yarnaby county that had not at tended the morning performance crowded the tent that evening, and of all the animals the lions were viewed with the greatest awe. The monarchs Of the animal kingdom lay at the back
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of their cage blinking sleepiiy and glancing now and then at the curious faces of the crowd with lazy in- difference
 When, from sheer wsariness, the lioness yawned and showed her white teeth, the crowd before the cage fell back precipitately and the women uttered little cries of terror. The lion esse let her head drop comfortably be- tween her paws and glanced at her mate.
 What do you think of thatg she asked.
 The lion sniffed contemptuously.
 They weary me-" he said; to tell the truth, everything wearies me now. I'd like to go back to the jungle. Do you remember the day I killed the wild OK. soon after I met your"
 Indeed I do." said the lioaess; T can see you still crawling slowly near 1T while you held him spell-bound ~ith your eyes until you sp-ang upon his back and bore him down."
 The lion raised his head and swayed sis tail stealthily. as he had in his free days, and then laid his head on his paw and gazed through the bars of the cage.
 "Yes." he said. Yes, I would give all this comfort and regular diet for one day of the old hunt. Just to De free and to hypnotize an antelope or shaggy OK as I stole upon it. to see it qpiver with fear, wishing to fly. but held nerveless by the power of my eye Do you remember the day hyp- notized a man?"
 Indeed dol" said his wife. proud ly. He was an Englishman."
 Yes" said the lion. "a mighty hunt CT. It was the full of the moon. at the antelope pool. He was hunting me" He chuckled x-imly. Do you remen-
Bisbee daily review., 1909-08-22
SUBMIT TO UMPIRE AND PLAY BALL.

From Douglas lnternationaL1
 If is unfortunate that yesteraaS hall game came to an end m grea' confusion and before the test o' strength between the Douglas and Ei paso teams had been determined The Fl Paso team quit because of deer sion of the umpire to which excep- tions were taken
 There can be no baseball here or anywhere else without an umpire to give decisions on all po-nts or tne game as it proceeds. When an um- Dire is put into the diamond his deci- sion is the law to the players. He is like a judge of a court; he is there for the very purpose of deciding on every point in the game. To refuse to play ball because of an adverse de r sion of the umpire is as foolish and childish as it would be for a lawyer to grab his books and leave court because of an adverse ruling of the court pending a trial and before it was fin shed
 The Fl Paso team got in bad yester- day when they refused to finish the game; they certainly had reason to be proud Of their effort up to the time they started the row and even if de- feated by the decision complained Of they would still be in a much better light than they are as result of their foolish action.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-08-22

That was a good one worked on on a Cincinnati paper to the effect that Charlie Overlook is the equal of Ben Daniels in the use of a six shooter The only experience Charlie ever had with a six shooter, according to a wea ther beaten report was when some fes- tive rustler teok shot at him during the earlier days of Tombstone. Char lie, 1t is said fled over the Mule noun tains and it is claimed that in his hur. " to reach place of supposed safety that he dug tracks into the mountain so deep that they are yet visible to the naked eye.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-08-22
THE PRIZE RING.

A lightweight pugilist of the African race boasts that he has earned in his profession more than SSo0,00o in the United States, the country where Ed gar Allan Poe was frequently in want. Other pugilists acquired even more in the ring; but Goldsmith got beggar- ly sum for "The Vicar of Wakefield"
 The Scotch soldier of fortune, Mar shal Keith, died in poverty, though he had the sacking of some half score of opulent cities; and most of our he roes of the ring, who receive thou sands for few minutes of brutal ath- letics, also find themselves in want af- ter they have gone to battle once too often, says the Washington Post
 How much baseball costs the Ameri- can people it would be difiicult, if not impossible, to compute. That is mon- ey well spent. and the return is worth all it costs; but the ring is an arena of brutality and a disgrace to our CIV ilization. There is something in base ball that appeals to the better in ssincts and develops the higher attrib- utes. It reveals prowess and devel. ops character. Wellington said the battle of Waterloo was won on the campus of Eton, where youths were taught fortitude. persistence. endur- ance and determination; and Napoleon Bonaparte. perhaps as good judge of such matters as ever lived. said the manly sports of England had made of the English soldier the best grenadier the history of arms had known.
 But our civilization should be ad- vanced beyond the prize ring by this time. a more brutal exhibition than the Spanish bull fight. though not one half so dangerous to the participant. MT. Jeffries, a giant in physical strength. conqueror of the wonder Fftzs mmons. puts the thing on race grounds and consents to enter the ring again flor the honor of the white race aga nst NIT. Jack Johnson. col ored pugilist from Texas.
 good many white men will be for the negro when the mill is pulled off- and rejoice in his victory should he gain t.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-08-22
CAMPERS EXPECT
 PLEASANT OUTING

The Y. NJ. C. A. campers will leave preparations for the trip are under way, to be completed tomorrow. Some belated ones have not yet handed in their applications and especial ar engagements are going on to be made to accommodate these on Monday, so as a word of advice to those who have not decided to go and can ar range to make it with the party-get your application in Monday morning bright and early.
 The fact that there are to be family tents has been taken full advantage of as will be seen from the list of those, who. are to start on Tuesday morning, but in addition to this par ty others are to follow, 1t is expected, later. For the benefit of those who want to join the party and cannot leave on Tuesday 1t is stated that stage connection is to be had at ev- cry train. The first party will con sist of twenty-six members at least and these are the ones who have signified their intention of leaving at that time and for whom arrangements have been made to include:
 Mrs. Walter Greasy and Walter, Clarence, Frank and John Greasy, Emil Yoakum, Palmer and Earl Beck with, Tommie Leech. Ceril Mcdowell, Mir. and Mrs. Ray Krebs and child. Mir. and Mrs. C. F. Buchner, Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Harvey, Morris Aarons Ben Tumlison, R. c. Lowell, Gus Greasy, Maurice Elsing, Walter Lan- ford.
 That a jolly good time is in store for the campers may be seen from the following program of main events:
 Tuesday arrive in camp by stage about 1:3O. Organization and as- signment of tents.
 Wednesday-Hike to Reef mine.
 Thursday--Baseball game.
 Friday-Hike to McCabe's ranch in Spring Canyon.
 Saturday-Volley and baseball.
 Sunday-Boy's meeting at P NJ.
 Monday-Hike to Box canyon.
 Tuesday-Athletic contest.
 Wednesday-Hike to Miller Peak.
 Thursday-Break camp arriving in Bisbee on evening train.
 The evenings will be given over to games, stories and fun about the camp fire.
 Parties may come for a day or a week or the whole time. Accommoda- tions for all
 What to Take to Camp.
 Wear second best clothes. Bring plenty of bedding for the nights are cold.
 Changes of underwear, overalls or khaki trousers.
 Knife, fork and spoon-tin or gran i;e plate. cup and saucer.
 Soap. towels, comb, brush. tooth brush, stockings. handkerchiefs, need les, pins, safety pins, twine thread. buttons and camera, if you have one and your Bible. Mark every piece plainly with your name. Pack in a strong box or heavy canvas roll.
 Ladies should wear dark clothes in preference to white.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-08-22

The cattlemen of Cochise county are wearing the broadest of smiles Summer rains have brought great grass crop. Cattle are curling their tails over their backs and the COW men are wearing their hats cooked over their left ear. The cattle indus try in this county is an important fac. tor in our prosperity and everybody is glad to see the ranges in such excel lent cond ton.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-08-22

Examinations are announced by the United States civl service commission to take place in Phoenix. Prescott. Tucson and Douglas in the near flu ture, as follows:
 sepeember g. to secure eiigibles from which to make certificat' on to fiji two vacancies in the position of physician tmaleD Tn the Indian ser vice at Nett Lake. NJ nnesota. and vul- can. California, at 5000 per annum. and other similar vacancies as they may occur in the Indian service, un-