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Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-06-01

"We will know about 1t, Jim. Where Is she?" His quick eye searched the lot His voice had regained its old command. He felt that he could con quer worlds.
 You can't do no good that way" an- swered Jim. "She don't want to see you again"
 "Why not"
 q don't know, but she told me she'd run away If I ever even talked to you about her"
 "You needn't talk. Jim. I'll talk for myself. Where is sheT'
 shell be comin' out soon. You can wait around out here with me. I'll let you know in time.' He led the way through narrow passage between the wagons.
 Jim and Douglas had barely left the lot when Deacon Elverson's small, round head slipped. cautiously around
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-06-01

fighting against a 6esire to Go the very thing that he was doing. but to no purpose. and now that he was here 1t seemed impossible that he should go away so unsatlsfed. He crossed to Jim and came determinedly to the point.
 Can't 1 see her. Jim?"
 "Its agin the rules" He did not turn. There was another pause; then Doug las started slowly out of the lot.
 "Wait a minute" called Jim, as though the words had been wrung from him. The pastor came back with a question in his eyes.
 q lied to ycu."
 "Shc's not well, thenT'
 "Ch, yes. she's well enough. It ain't that its about her being happy"
 "She isn't?" There was a note of unconscious exultaticn in his voice.
 NO She ain't happy here. an she was happy with you"
 'Then why did she leave me|
 "I don't know. She wasn't goin' to do it at first. Somcthin must 'a' hap pened afterwards, somethin' that you an me didn't know about"
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-06-01

the corner of the dressing tent. The little deacon glanced exultantly about him. He was monarch of all he sur veyed. It was very thrilling to stand here on this forbidden ground smelling the sawdust, gazing at the big red wag- ons, studying the unprotected circus properties and listening to the tighten ing tempo of the band.
 "Did you see him?" shouted Strong, who had followed closely upon Elver- sons heels.
 The little deacon started. Strong was certainly disturbing factor nt times.
 "Ycs. I--I saw him"
 "WellT'
 "He--he--didn't see her"
 ''What did he do?'' Strong was be- side himself with inpatlence.
 "He-he just talked to the big un and went out that way" Elyerson nodded toward the wagons.
 q guess he ain't gone far" sneered Strong. He come over to this lot to see her, and he ain't goln' to give up klil Ep QDtS H. I lOd NiiN ittat. h take look round" He went quickly in the direction of the wagons.
 Elverson needed no second invitation to wait. He was congratulating him self upon bis good fortune when he all but colllded with flying apparition, vanishing in the direction of the main tent. Sophisticated eyes would have seen only q rather stout acrobat clad in pink tights, but Elrcrson was not sophisticated, and he teetered after the fitting angel. even unto the forbidden portals of the big top.
 He was peeping through the curtains which had fallen behind her and was getting his first glimpse of the great sawdust world beyond when one of
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-06-01

tue cIon .4s GIsu1u .folA the dressing tent on his way to the ring.
 The clown was late. He saw the limp coattails of the deacon, who was three-quarters in the tent. Here was 0 chance to make a funny entrance. He grabbed the unsuspecting little man from the rear The terrified deacon struck out blindly fin all directions, his black arms and legs moving like cen tiped's. but the clown held him firmly by the back and thrust him headfore- most into the tent.
 (To be continued.)
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-06-01

We do not know of any other pill that is as good as DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous little liver pills small, gentle, pleasant and sure pills with reputation. Sold by Palace Pharmacy and United Drug Go.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-06-01
LODGE DIRECTORY

KNIGHTS PYTHIASu Kob of Pythias No 1lMeets every fhursday evening in Odd Fellows Hall L. E. Wightman, c. C; J d nus sell, K. of K. and 5.
 PYTHIAN SISTERS first and third Mondays at odo re lows hall Wighman, M E. C.; Lillian Russell secretary
 ODD FELLOWS Order Follows Gia Encampment Mo- 3Meets second fourth Friday, Odd Fellows nal 'ohh chief patriarch; C. A. Wind, scribe Rescue Lodge Mo- 12 FMees every Wednesday, odd Ter lows hall A. H. Hargave, noble grand; H. C House hnahca  Rebkah Lodge O. F. Lodge No S-Meets second ana fourth Mondays Fellows hall Miss Emma Lange N U M May Plunkett, secretary Rsnevont Protective Order Globe Lodge No -Mees first and third Fridays Odd Fellows hall R. G. Goodwin E h.; J. G. Oldfeld, secretary.
 KNIGHTS COLUMBUS Kpiob of Columbus ounc Ne l58-Mees second ana fourth Wednesdays Union hall Albert A. Atwles u K; William Burke, financial secretary. Fonal Order of Eagles No 9Mee second and fourth Fridays Union hail. 7:3O M Lyons, worthy President; S. B. Lowthian secretary. rrroved Order of Remeu Tribe 13Meets Saturday night of each 73O o'clock, Miners Union hall C D. KOyle sachem; c. H. Abe, 0. of R
 MODERN wooDNdEN OF AMERICA Modern Woodmen Globe Camp Mo- 2Ol9Meets second and fourth Thursdays, 73, p Muer'' Union hall w. A. Smith, consult J. E. Barrett, camp clerk
 ANCIENT ORDER UNITED woRKM EN Todpe No U W-Meets Miners Union hall hrst and third Thursday month w. T. Penrose, M Wi L. N Marx Recorder; F. L. Gates, Financer
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-11

to the oldest settler coming the longest distance.
the longest absent resident coming longest distance.
to the lorgest absent resident bringing largest family
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-11
GI.ENWOOD.

August 8, 1909.
Harvest is all ready and farmers
are busy stacking their good old
Winnesheik bumper crops.
Our thresher, Mr.. Peter RoXvold,
passed through our burg last Fri
day with his new thresher outfit.
Mr.. Bonnie Gilbertson enjoyed a
visit with j. Nelson Sunday.
Messrs. Ernest and Theo. Vine Sun
dayed with friends in Madison Twp.
Misses Nora Ehrie and Hilda Low
estuen visited at Prastesters last
Friday eve.
Mr.. E. p. Williams and family
called at Tom Webster's Sunday,
who is a resident of Allamakee Co.
Mr.. Oscar Gmunrud and family
dined at C.. Smorstad's Sunday.
Messrs Alfred Nesset and Olaf
Blegen drove through our streets
Saturday on their way to DEBORAH.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Arness visit
ed at H. Teslow's Sunday
Mrs. T. Nesset of DEBORAH called
on l. Sivisinds Sunday.
Mr.. John Lee of Freeport was in
our burg last week looking after
bridge affairs which is certainly
needed at some places.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-11

gate brought his new auto home al
so.
DR.. Parker of Fayette preached
at the M. E. church Sunday evening
August Sth and business meeting
was held on Monday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newcomer of Fay
cite, Iowa, were visiting friends and
relatives in and near Hesper last
week and attended NJ. E. Church at
Burr Oak Sunday evening.
Miss Elma Stone of Nashua, Ia,
is visiting for a few weeks at the
home of her sister Mrs. S. S. Whit
beck, who returned home last week
after visiting at the parental home
in Nashua.
Mrs. Townsend drove to Cresco
one day last week to see her mother
who is very feeble, and to visit her
sister Mrs. Fessenden also.
Mrs. Hattie Schoonmaker and
daughter Helen of Swift Current
Canada. arrived here Saturday night
TO spend a month with friends and
relatives in and near this vicinity.
Miss Minnie Seelye and two
cousins of Mabel, Mimi, came over
to visit at the A. A. Seelye home
Wednesday evening and returned
home Thursday evening in Roberts
auto.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-11
CLAY HILL.
August 8, 1909.

August y, 1909.
Miss Sarah Cummings visited
friends in DEBORAH Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Edna Lynne returned home
to DEBORAH Saturday after spending
week at the Dinger home.
Mr. G. T. Pearson shipped a car
laod of cattle to Chicago yesterday.
Miss Elsie Andrews of DEBORAH Wis
tied her aunt Mrs. Wepler, Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. Ida Renken of Lacrosse Wis
tied Mrs. c. w. Glover one day last
week. She is visiting at Weplers.
Miss Ruth Dinger was the guest
of Hazel Headington on Franklin
Prairie Saturday and Sunday
Miss Clara Jaeger of DEBORAH came
out Saturday evening to visit her
friend, Nellie Rastetter.
Miss Cecil Linzenmeyer and
brother Charley drove down from
their home near Mabel and spent
the day with their grand parents.
A party OF six from here and else
where picniced at the Dam, Sunday.
Misses Cecil, Nina and Zoe Head
ington visited their cousin on Frank
lin Prairie Friday and Saturday.
A number of our people attended
the picnic at Jaastads, Sunday, and
all report an excellent time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-11
BURR OAK.
August 8, 1909.

August 8, 1909.
The l.. A. S. met with Mrs. John
Gates Thursday afternoon August
5th for supper.
Mrs. Wanless and son Paul of
Cresco are spending a few days with
her son Roy Wanless this week.
Miss Alice Telford is visiting a
few days at the A. Moone home near
Kendalville this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Rollins drove
to DEBORAH Friday returning the
same day.
Miss Dorothy elise gave a lawn
party in honor of her cousin Miss
Marjorie Taylor of Austin, Mimi,
who has been visiting here the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Porter drove
to Cresco Wednesday to visit at the
Fessenden home and were accom-
panied home by Miss Fay Fessenden
to spend a few days
Mrs. Ida Webster and three child
rem came up on stage from DEBORAH
and went to Canton to spend a week
with relatives there.
DR.. w. H. Emmons accompanied
by H. G. Ward, ]. E. Briggs and L.
l.. Lighthall autoed to Cresco and
from there they expected to go to
Austin, Mimi, but missed the train so
Mr.. Briggs returned home and the
other three went to Austin.
The l.. A. S. which met at Mrs.
Mark Pierce's Thursday afternoon
was very we'll attended, they took in
over five dollars.
Mrs. Emmons and son Teddy went
to DEBORAH Wednesday and were
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Spears
who returned to their home in West
gate, Iowa.
George Emery and family who
have been making their home in
Canada the past three or four
months returned to Burr Oak Sat-
urday evening and are moving in the
Joe Wemett place north of town.
Herb Ward accompanied by
Lucille Emmons autoed 10 DEBORAH
Friday to meet DR.. Emmons who re-
turned home the same evening.
John Reece who has been work
ing the past spring and part of the
summer for the Twentieth Century
Gas Company returned home Friday
evening for a few weeks visit with
home folks.
B. O. Marsh and wife accom-
panied by l.. Brufiodt and wife were
up from DEBORAH in their new auto
Sunday afternoon and Albert Win
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-11
CANOE VALLEY.
August 9. 1909.

August y, 1919.
A nice warm rain shower sur
prised all farmers around here last
Monday forenoon.
The picnic held last Sunday by
the Y. p. S. was quite well attended
some feeling very gay and happy.
A good time was had by all.
Miss Anna Svenscn from Chicago
is here on a visit with her brother
Chris Svenson and other friends and
relatives.
John Martinson and Clearance Oh
son were threshing for Ole Haugen
the first part of the week
Miss Josie B. Johnson is working
near Burr Oak now days.
Miss Nora Corson Sundayed with
home folks the first part of the day,
and took in the picnic in the after
noon, returning to DEBORAH again
towards evening.
Mrs. A. Lovaas was feeling very
poorly in the first part of the week.
Mr.. E. C. Roed is very luck now
days, having gotten his new well
ready for use, and a new pump and
plenty of nice cool water.
A few young people were out for
rafting ride last Sunday evening
we pity the poor quadrupeds any,
way.
Miss Anna and Christina Hanson
called on Julia Haugen last Friday
evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-11
CASTALIA.
August Q. 1909

August 8, 1909.
Esther and Erva Tatro returned
home to Cedar Rapids Monday, after
few weeks visit at the Roy Nc
Martin home.
Geo. Clark came up from Nash
vile, Tenn, Wednesday to visit his
mother.
Mrs. Andrew Fox and son Lam
bert, were visitors at Monona the
fore part of the week. They depart
ed for their home in Des Moines
Thursday
Mrs. II. NJ. Knutsen went to Ossian
Wednesday for a short visit at the
Andrew Knutsen home.
Mrs. Fred Walters accompanied
by her nephew, Joe Lambert of
Luana, departed for her home in
Riceville Tuesday.
Frank Stanley returned TO Prairie
du Chen Wednesday.
Earl and John Haefner returned
from Giard Wednesday.
Eugene Malloy, Misses Mae and
Ellen Malloy were called to Bloom
ing Prairie, Mimi, Wednesday on
account of the illness and death of
their grandmother, Mrs. Keenan,.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Kramer of
Dixon, ILL.,, Mrs. Nelson Gibbs of
Council Bluffs and Mrs. Guy Toye of
Northwood were visiting their moth
err Mrs. Mary Kramer a couple of
days the past week.
ID. A. McMartin departed for Salt
Lake City Thursday to attend the
G. A. r. encampment.
Frank Groves was on over Sunday
visitor at home.
John Mullaney of DEBORAH was a
visitor in town Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Albright re-
turned from Fayette Thursday,
where they had been visiting rela-
tives.
Mrs. Orson Bush and children of
Lime Springs came Saturday to Wis
it relatives.
w. H. Haefner's mother returned
days visit here.
A. c. Meyer and Jas Hart have
been hauling the lumber for their
new houses.
Mrs. Alice Clark was taken to
McGregor Friday by Fred Figge in
his automobile for few weeks
nursing at the hospital, before she
departs for Nashville, Tenn. Her son
Geo. Clark and niece, Mrs. A. M.
Thomas accompanied her.
Allen & Kneeskern shipped ten
carload of cattle to Chicago Sunday.
Ward Allen and John Kneeskern
went with them.
The West Union nine is dated for
a game here Sunday, Aug. 18th.
w. H. braves of Ossian visited
friends in town Saturday.
Geo. Nuenswander was a visitor
at Elgin the latter part of the week.
MIR. and Mrs. Harvey Injured.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. C. Harvey living
two and one-half miles north of town,
started out Sunday forenoon to
spend the remainder of the day at
Marshall PUerry's home; at the ton
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-11

of the hill near Job Perry's, Mrs. H.
raised the umbrella which frighten-
ed the horses and they ran down the
hill. AS they reached the turning of
the road one of the lines broke, Mrs.
Harvey was thrown out on her head
by the road side and Mr.. Harvey
against tree. Job Perry immed-
lately telephoned for Bert Harvey
and DR.. Flynn of Postville. Beds
were improvised for the sufferers out
of doors and after DR.. Flynn arrived,
DR.. Kiesau of Frankville was called
to counsel. Mrs. Harvey suffered
a bad wound on the head and the ex-
tent of her injuries cannot be ascer-
tanned until later. She has been in
stuper, partially unconscious since
the accident. Mr.. Harvey's left hip
was crushed and IL he is not injured
internally will recover. They were
removed to their home Sunday even
ing.
Mrs. John McMartin.
Frances Naomi Stiles was bern at
Whitesville, N. Y, Feb 8, 1847 and
died at her home in Castalia, Ia,
Aug l, 1909, age 81 years, 5 months
and 23 days. She came with her par
ents to Postville, Ia, in 1855 and
was united in marriage to John Nc
Martin, Oct. %, 1865. To this
union two children were born, Mrs.
Marion Burns of Castalia, Ia, and
Chester S. McMartin of West Union,
la. These with five brothers, Warren
Lon, Noel, Ebert, Arthur, and three
sisters, Mrs. Jas. Gordon, Mrs. Jas.
McEwen and Mrs. Chase Shelton
and five grand children, survive her.
The deceased had been in poor
health for over year and in spite
of the best medical attention and
loving administrations of her dear
ones, the fiat had gone forth and
after many months of weary suffer-
ing on the Sabbath morning, her
spirit crossed the bar into the Silent
Land. She was loving and devot-
ed mother to her children, a good
neighbor, ever ready to enlist her
sympathy and aid in time of trouble.
The funeral was held in the u. B.
church Tuesday afternoon, Rev.
Perry officiating. She was laid to
rest in the Pleasant View cemetery
beside her husband, who preceded
her six years ago.
large cOncourse of friends and
neighbors were present to pay their
last respects.
Mrs. Guy Toye departed for her
home in Northwood, Monday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-11
NORDNEsS.

August 8, 1909.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Orvella and
Grant visited at John Browns Sun
day.
Mrs. Larsen of DEBORAH spent last
week at John Thorsens.
Elizabeth Ode and Miss Johnson
were visitors at the Eric Soland
home Friday.
John Jordahl was a caller at O..
Stevens Sunday.
Ole Anderson attended the dance
at Peyer's near Ossian Saturday
night.
Mrs. c.. Miller and baby and son
Chester of Forest City were guests
at the home of her brother o. H.
Stevens Wednesday and Thursday.
Selma and Hilda Orvella were Wis
itors at Noes Thursday.
Pearl Stevens visited at the home
of her Grandmother Mrs. E. o. Stew
ems Wednesday.
A crowd from here picnicked at
the Glenwood cave Sunday.
Ida Berg was sewing at the Ser
seland home a few days last week
When within one half mile of
Nordness Friday afternoon the ten
der on the Rock Island passenger
ran off the track thus delaying the
train several hours. Luckily no one
was hurt.
A very nice shower today which
was very much appreciated by the
farmers, as the corn crop was badly
in need of it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-11
FREEPORT.
August 9. 1909.

august D, lJUS.
Ralph Lee came down. from De.
corah and spent Sunday with home
folks.
George kirkland is painting his
house.
d. Delaney transacted business in
DEBORAH Monday
Mrs. Funke visited at the home of
her brother near Ossian a few DAYS
last week.
w. Hallman who has been suffer-
ing with rheumatism for the past
two weeks is still quite sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lee were
guests at the Fred Thomas home
near DEBORAH Sunday.
Eugene Hallman of Trout Run
was seen in our little village Sun
day.
Miss Carrie Prince is spending a
few weeks at Lanark, ILL.,, with her
cousin Mrs. Aaron SweitZer.
Rev. and Mrs. Young were pleas
ant callers in Freeport Wednesday
of last week.
Mrs. P. c. Delaney and daughter
Hagar attended a sociable at the
home of Mrs. Larson on Canoe
Ridge Friday of last week. A very
enjoyable time is reported.
Mr.. Seecats of DEBORAH passed
through our burg Saturday last.
The hum of the threshing ma
chine has been a familiar sound for
the past week.
Saturday evening August 14th the
Methodist ladies will serve ice
cream and cake at the school house.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all. Proceeds to apply on pastors
salary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-11
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-11
PRIZES WILL Be GIVEN
Part of Program of the week

Monday, Aug. 3D. Registration Day-At Rotrnda of the
Winneshiek HOTEL
Tuesday Aug a. Day of all Nations Norwegians Irish
Germans etc.
Wednesday, Aug. %, Automobile Lodge Fremens Day,
Thursday Aug. 20, DEBORAH Day. DEBORAH Drum Corps
Friday Aug 81 Old Settler Day, Visitors and Co. Day
Saturday Aug. 49, Everybody's day.
Sunday Aug Lecture aud Song Service at G. o. House
The full particulars details of program and exact
time of all dongs each day. will be announced later
in all the Papers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-11

AS feature OF the Free Entertainments to be given ON
the streets each morning during Home Coming week
ne great lanes will give his hair raising performances
exhibiting strength skill daring I'm the even
ing Will be seen that awe compeling spectacle The De.
mon Dises UP OF Deafh in which person after having
MS clothing covered with gasoline gnited descends
at an enormous speeda living ball of foremost
int shallow tank OF water converted into seetbino
mass OF ame from gasoline previously poured over It and
gnlted After moment under the water, the diver e.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-24

Spend your vacation at Indian Hot Springs, Arizona's leading health re- sort.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-24
STOCK QUOTATIONS AND GOSSIP 0N
 EXCHANGES

BOSTON, August 23.-From today $ market it would seem nothing will be done on increasing the dividend on Union Pacific and Southern Pacific at the meeting tomorrow, and the regular declaration would be received favor. ably. During most of the session stocks were well absorbed, which caused fur ther short covering with the result that at the close, prices were about tho highest. Tomorrow $ market may be rather an uncertain affair until it IS known how Hartman is, and dividend meetings are over. Technically, how
 ever, the market is in much better shape than it was week ago. The Bos ton market was quiet during most of the session, with no stocks pressing for sale. North Butte was in good demand, closing at the highest price
 Nevada Con. was again well bought
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-24
METAL QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, August 23-There was little business in tin on the metal ex- change, some twenty five tons of Sep tember being sold for warehouse or part New York delivery at 30.j0la; twenty. five tons first half of September at 30.60, and twenty-five tons spot, ex-dock, at 3055. The market closed strong with spot and August quoted at 30.59 to 3062la; September, 30.50 to 30.75; October and November, 30.55 to 30.S0; December 30.60 to 30.S5. The London market was firm and higher, spot clos ing at fl3S 5s and futures at fl39 1s Cd.
 The market for standard copper was firm, but no sales are reported locally Closing prices: Spot, August, September and October, l2.75 to l3; November l2.s0 to 1905; December. l3 to 1910 London was steady with moderate advance, with spot at f59 l3s Cd and futures f60 l2s Sd. Loally lake lS.l2i4 to l3.371a; electrolytic, l2.S7E tc l3.121a; and casting, l2.62la to l2.S1 F. Lead was firm, with a sale of 50,0Gt pounds of August reported at 4.40. Spo, closed at 4.35 to 4.4O in Newd York and 4.25 bid on East St. Louis delivery London was a shade lower with spot fl2 ss Sd.
 Spelter was firm, with spot at 5.7O t, 5.S0 in New York and 5.62la to 5.7i in East St. Louis. London was un changed at f22.
 Silver, 5l; Mexcans, II.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-24
WHITERIVER NOTES

WHLTERIVER, Ariz., August 23.- Judge and Mrs. F. NJ. Lewis and chil- dren, with Mir. and Mrs. George H. Smaley and children of Globe, arrived here last week in their automobile. They were five or six days on the road, which they found in many places al most impossible owing to the heavy rains. They literally swan Black river with their machine. 1t had to be pulled across by horses, Mir. Smalley sitting in the seat with water up to his arms. The river was the only serious trouble they met and all arrived here some what tired and muddy, but all. even the little children, were in the best of spirits The Whiteriyer people were glad to make the acquaintance of the two families and all enjoyed their company very much.
 They all started for Cooley's ranch, but when five or six miles out the roads were found very heavy for the ma chine. Mrs. Lewis and her children took the Holbrook stage as far as Cooley s ranch and MT. Smaller return ed to Whteriver for a team and GOV cred wagon, leaving their automobile until their return. 4 happier crowd Of tourists seldom visits Whiteriver val ley.