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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-13
Three.I LEAGUE.
Western League.
The erinnell Letter.
b Tirnas-R epublican.

Special to nas-Republican.
Crinnell. Aug. 13.-The last game of
the Twilight seriees was played las-
evening and the Clerks won over the
Farmers by 8 to .. This leaves the
Clerks first, the Windsors second, and
The Spauldings third. Last Saturday,
q team from the league, comprised
mostly Of spauldings went to Lynnviile,
and the play between them and the
Lvnnvills boys resulted in the Spauld-
ings winning s to 3.
Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Brown and
daughter Dorothy returned last even
ing from their vacation al Davenport.
Miss Nellie Towle came last evan-
ing from Chicago. to visit her mother,
Mrs E. r. Towle, who has recently
returned from her trip to the orient,
in behalf Of missions.
Mr.. D. S. Morrison and family are
taking their vacation among the noun
tains of Colorado.
Mr.. W. P. Rhoadamer. who has heen
visiting his sons here. has returned to
his home in Lexington, Neb.
Prof. ]. D. Stops starts tomorrow
for Madison Lake, Wisconsin,, where
in fishing and other recreation he will
rest ana lSCupeTdtS. MIS-. soloops SoSs
at the same time, and will stop in Chi
cago for a short time, after which she
returns to Ottumwa for visit.
Rev. and Mrs. D. P. Breed go tomor-
row to Chicago, where Mr.. Breed is to
preach for month at the Rogers Park
Congregational church, during the abb
scence of the regular pastor.
Rev. and Mrs. H H. Dascomb and
family are all enjoying Madison Lake,
Wis. The sports on the lake boating,
fishing and swimming are very pleas
ant.
Mr.. and Mrs j. F. Bray and little
son have been visiting at the home Of
Mrs. T. E. Bray, on their way to their
home in Sigourney, from long western
journey in Nevada, California, Wash
ington, and along the northwest coast
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Quire celebrated
their twenty fifth wedding anniversary
yesterday.
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Attacked in BARRIERS Chair.

Carson, Aug. 13.-Just after A. c.
Davidson, a farm hand from Glendale,
Mo, had seated himself in chair in
SCOTS arber shop here at 7:45 o'clock
this evening, preparatory to being
shaved, Mart Ring plasterer. rushed
in and began attacking Davidson with
knife.
Davidson, at disadvantage, tried to
defend himself as best he could, but he
was stabbed several times before Ring
was finally stopped.
Davidson is in precarious condition.
One wound entered his left side just
above his heart There is also a deep
wound in his left arm and his side is
otherwise slightly cut
No one seems to know what led to
the attack by Ring, but 1t is under
stood that the men quarreled prior to
the time Davidson entered the barber
silop
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-13
Iowa at Wa.hinuton.

Washington, Aug. 13.-George w.
holland has been appointed postmaster
at Darbyville, Appanoose county, VS.. c.
H. Swain, resigned.
Application to organize national bank
approved: Landmarks National bank of
Kimballton, capital $4,000. P. Soc, j.
P. Madsen, Hans ]. Jorgensen, p. H.
Ingerslew and Hans Madsen.
Patents have been granted as fol-
lows:
]. s. Bloom of independence, corn
cutter and crusher; j. II. Hoover Of
Waterloo, milking machine; A. R.
Kungmann of Volga, spoke setter; c.
Lehman Of Elgin. anti-sagging device
for doors; E. N. Litty OF Corwith, lamp
burner; A. S. Lyddon Of Stuart. husk-
ing ferule: C. A. Miller Of MARSHALL
town, pitching post; H. Noah of Bax-
ter. method and apparatus for making
culverts Of concrete
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-13
AS SESSION ADVANCED, sENTl-
MENT BECAME MORE BuLLlsH,
RESULTING IN HIGHER PRICES
WHEAT RALLY FOLLOWED
BY RALLY IN CORN
Grain Markets Weak and Erratc
During Early Session, But Advance
During close-corn Follows Wheat's
Lead-Ranse of Prices.

Chicago, Aug. 1s.-There was a con-
siderable range of prices in wheat To-
day, with quotations weak during the
opening hour. Sentiment became NOR.
bullish as the day advanced, and the
close was strong, September, i to rs
higher at 1855 TO $50.
Sentiment became more bullish, and
the market closed strong, September
OILS higher, at 1855 99sA
Corn followed the lead of wheat all
day, and from a weak opening firmed
up and advanced 10 So, Is higher than
the opening figure.
The market rallied along with wheat,
September closing 3 higher. at 65.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-13
LOCAL LIVESTOCK MARKET.
Prices Paid For Cattle, Hogs and Sheep
on Local Market.

Marshalitowa prices on livestock
were quoted by Britain & Co. today
as follows, and farmers are requested
to telephone the packing house before
selling hogs. cattle or sheep anywhere:
CATTLE.
Good fat cows and heifers-3 00@3.50
Fair cows and heifers-2.0o@2.75
Poor cows and heifers-2.0o@2.75
Bulls 5o63.oO.
Veals-4 00@5o0
Good veal over $50 lbs.-3.50.
HOGS.
Premium hogs, over 1So-7.oo.
Premium hogs, 1876 to 16O-64O.
Good packers-6.5o.
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=.
grove Wednesday, about 125 being in !.
attendance. Shortly after arriving
Clyde Yarcho fell and broke his arm,
while sliding down a rope, which had
been put up for that purpose, being
fitted with pulley.
DR.. w. II. Smith and wife have gone
to Colorado. to look after the doctors
mining interests. They expect to ba
gone a couple of weeks.
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CHICAGO Grain cIosa.

Chicago, Aug. Ii
wheat-No. red. ol91o2a; No.
) red, 90@1.0o: No. ? hard, 101 a 1882;
No. 8 hard, SO Ge9
Corn-No. ., So; No. 3. 81; No. .
yellow, es@ss1a; No. yellow, 6sA;
No. khite, -; No. white, II.
Oats-No. 2 white. 3Sls; No. white,
37@Ss1s; standard 3SQ3SA.
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Range Of Chicago Grain Prices.

Chicago, Aug IS.
wheat-septenber opened at s71s to
e77s; highest, $685. lowest s7h 9e7A;
closing, esss G9Sa..
Corn-September opened at s4@s4A;
highest, 651 lowest, $50; closing. t5
Oats-September opened at 367s @ 81
to 37s highest 371z; lowest 3s3s a
81; closing, 371a.
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CHICAGO Produce.

Chicago, Aug IS.
Pork-septembe 2O5o.
Lard-september. l1.4o911.42a.
Ribs-Septembe lilo.
Rye-Cash, 70g71.
Barley-47G67.
Clover-11.60.
Timothy-Septembe 3.s5as.7o
Butter-steady; creameries, 22A9
%; diaries. 29Q23ia.
Eggs-Easy; receipts, 1o.zoo cases;
at mark, cases included, Is; drsts, 20;
prime hrsts, 21ls.
Cheese = Strong; daisies, young
Americas and long horns. 153a G154.
Poultry-sleady; turkeys, IA; chick
ems, IA; springs, II.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-13
stoekers and Feeders.

Demand for stockers and feeders Is
limited again and the market has been
slow but about steady. It was a very
dull market for the common light
stockers, but all good feeders found
favorable outlet. Prices are generally
10@15 cents lower than early In the
week, particularly Tor the stocker class,
which recently has made up the bulk
of the supply. Common light stockers
sold at S5V5iG, with the hhss: feeders
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-13
LENNoX 0. K. Air Cooled Engines
2Ls, aA and 5 horse power.

2N, 3E and horse power.
Rightly named. o. K. In every re-
spect. Just the engine for the farm.
Mounted on skids or hand trucks as
you may desire.
The only reason why you haven't got
q Lennox o. K. Engine is because you
think 1t costs too much and then it
will cost too much for gasoline to run
1t. But see here! When you know you
want an engine what's the use about
guessing about the price Either cali
on us or write us and let US tell you
about this wonderful engine, cost, and
cost Of operating it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-13
The Potato Market.
Hay Market.

Chicago, Aug. 1s.-Timothy-choice,
1850 1850.
No. 1-15.o0 1880.
No. 2 and No. mixed-13 90 314.5O
No. 3 and No. 2 mixed-10oo912.5 so.
New timothy-12 o0@150o
Prarie: Iowa, Minnesota Nebraska
and Dakota, No. l choice, 11.oO9 1900.
Lower grades, 900@ 1000.
Packing hays 00M 80
Straw: Rye-sS o0G $50.
Oats-s6.50G 100
Wheat-5.5oG 500
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Shell Rock News.

Shell Rock News.
Special to Times Republican.
Shell Rock, Aug 13.-The Baptist
Sunday school picnic was held We'd
nesday at Riverside park. About seven
ty-fve took teams and drove to the
park. and enjoyed the day in the
woods
The Sunday school Of the Methodist
church held picnic in Claude Bellies
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Tho Money Market.

New York, Aug. 13.-Money steady,
at 214 @21a; prime mercantile. 4@41s;
sterling steady, 4.S4.s5@4.S5.05 at sixty
days; 4.S6.45 on demand.
New York Exchange.
New York, Aug. 13.-New York ex-
chane was at % discount
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-13
lifelong Bondage

10 dyspepsia, liver complaints and kid
ney troubles is needless. Electric Bit
ters is the guaranteed remedy. SOC.
Mcbride & WILL Drug CO.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-13

New York, Aug. 13.
Butter-Ffrm; receipts $500; cream
cries extras 261a @26Z.
Eggs-Easy; receipts, $500; firsts,
21h 923.
Poultry-Alive, firm; chickens, 1s@
IS; fowls, 16@16h; turkeys, "A; dress
ed, firm: chickens (broilers), 1920;
fowls, 15h GIT.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-13
BASEBALL RESULTS.
American Leaaue,

AMERICAN League
AT New York-Chicago 2, New York
0.
AT Philadelphia-Philad 10. st.
Louis 4.
At Washington-Detroit 6, Washing
ton 1.
At Boston-Boston s. Cleveland 4.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-13

Jaundice-ma1aria-bi liousness, van
ishes when DR.. Kings New Life Pills
are taken. Guaranteed. 25c. Mcbride
e Win Drug Co
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MARKET STEADY FOR STEERS.
BUT WEAK FOR OFFERINGS
OF BUTCHER STUFF.
HOG MARKET ACTIVE
BUT TO 10 LOWER
scaIpers Were Energetic Early in Mar
ket Session, and There Was Little
Buying on the Part of Slippers
Sheep Steady to Lower, But Lambs
Active and Higher.

Chicago, Aug. 13.-Cattle were steady
for steers, tho little more than NOM
inal, and weak for butcher stuff. Of
ferings were light, and the receipts
outside of twenty loads of Texans, were
comprised principally of common ia
tive cows and heifers.
Competition from rangers this week
has pulled the common and medium
native cattle down and lots of them
had To sell this week several points
lower than at the close of last week
Steers showing killing quality sold all
right and the bulk of the supply was
closed out on steady basis. Eastern
shippers yesterday were out early and
scooped in most of the choice steers
while the local buyers were a little
slow to take hold and showed a dis
position 10 bear the market.
Hogs.
Hogs were 5 to 10 lower, tho the
market was active, largely thru the
together with little buying on the
but little demand.
vance of and 10 cents. but as the day
advanced this gain was lost, and late
sales showed net loss of SOLO cents.
August receipts to date are about
$4,000 less than last year
The country has again demonstrated
its disposition to reduce supply on
breaks and reinstatement of the Scent
hig, which was banished Wednesday,
was promptly effected yesterday.
Despite the liberal movement early
in the week prospects are for a weeks
supply, but little in excess of 100 900.
if any, and shippers have increased
their buying operations considerably
The demand for cash ribs and lard
is showing considerable Improvement
and the excellent cash trade in prod
uct is again stimulating more or less
buying of futures. Outside trade is
going more into January product.
Sheep.
Sheep were steady to cents lower.
while lambs were actice and higher.
held steady.
Sheep prices have been hit hard
again this week and are not doing
nearly as Wen as ISllO DIS, the spread De"
tween the two classes being unreason-
ably wide Feeder trade was active m
a meagre supply. but breeders were
dull owing to lack of southern compe-
tition.
The run Of westerns has been very
light this week and as the southern
movement has practically ceased kill
ers need the Idaho contribution in the
worst way More of them are in sight
for next week. but Idaho shippers on
the market say that late rise Of
grass has been followed by dry wealth
er. cutting off mill; supply and check
ing lamb growth. consequently the
stock will not be UP to last years
quality. The knollin lambs put over
Wednesday at $3.50 were LANDED in
February but were not in the best
condition by any means. Such lambs
do not resume growth until they get
a grass ration.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-13
Rance Of Prices.

The following range Of prices are
furnished by a. ]. Clark. broker, mem
Der Chicago board Of trade, room 5.
fremont block:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-13
Liverpool Grain,

Liverpool, Aug. 10.
Wheat-Stady; September, IS Nd
Corn Steady; spot ss Cd: septem-
beEs 81 I'd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-13
Three-I LEAGUE.

Al Rock Island-Davenpor ?. Rock
Island l.
Al Peoria-Peoria .. Bloomington 1.
AT Decatur-Springhel 8, Decatur
o.
At Dubuque-Rain
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Kansas City Grain.
New York Grain.

wheat-september, s2A.
Corn-Septemper, 5sA @5sss.
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New York Produce,

Wheat september, 1.07A.
Corn-73A.
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At ST. Paul-Indianapoli ,, ST. Paul
%.
At nneapolis-Minneap polls l..
Louisville 0.
At Kansas city-Kansas City 6. Co.
lulnbus 2.
At Observation-Disclosures l, Toledo
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ST. Louis Grain.

ST. Louis. Aug 70.
Wheat-septemerb, ssA 1854.
Corn-63s4.
Oats-37.
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American Association.

AT ST. Louis-Brooklyn 6, ST. Louis
J. tCaled. sixteen innings)
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Kansas City Livestock.
Omaha Livestock.

Omaha. Aug. 1s.-Cattle-Estim
receipts for today, 500; steady.
Native steers ............. 4.5o@7.25
Western >. Observation-Disclosures. 3.5o65.5o
Texas Observation-Disclosures. s.ooQ5 90
Cows and heifers ........ 3.oO@ 800
Suckers and feeders ...... 2.75@5.25
Hogs-Estimated receipts for today,
1900; 10 cents higher.
Heavy ;. ................. 7.so@7.so
Mixed >. Observation-Disclosures. 7.40975O
Light :. Observation-Disclosures. 745@7.7O
sheep-Estimased receipts for today,
$500: steady.
Sheep >. ................. s.75a5.5o
Lambs ;. Observation-Disclosures. s.75QI75
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-13
National LEAGUE.

At Chicago-New York SIS, Chicago
20.
AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SIS,
Pittshurg 1874.
AT Cincinnati-Cincinnati rs. Bos-
ton 1-2.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-13
THUMB MARKS

In all the world no two are alike-that's
what people who make study of such
things say. That means individuality.
individuality means everything. 1t ap-
plies to PRINTING as well as to people.
We are adding new type faces, better
material; have good careful workmen and
give an individuality to our Printing.
We are doing large order for Sioux
City firm that is beauty, and we are
getting orders from several other cities
and towns-why can we not figure with
you when you want printing? Tele-
phone 135.
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st, Louis Livestock.

ST. Louis. Aug. ttle-Esti-
mated receipts for today. 1900; opened
steady.
Native steers .............. 425@7.1o
Cows and heifers ........ 325@655
Suckers and feeders ...... 3.5O@500
Hogs-Estimated receipts for today,
5000: opened strong.
Pigs and lights ........... 5000 500
Packers .. ............ 1900 500
Butchers and best heavy. 1909 sos
Sheep-Estimated receipts for today,
200; opened steady.
sheep 1000. ............. s.5oa45o
Lambs ........ ........... s.259I7o
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Western League.

Al Lincoln-Des Moines 10. Lincoln
l.
At Sioux City-sioux City 7, Omaha
6
At Topeka-Topeka 5, Wichita 4.
AT Denver-Denver S. Pueblo 5.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-13

up to SIS. but this week there have not
been a great many of the good feeders
available. Country demand is picking
up some, but receipts are also increas-
ing.
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Central Association.

Al Hannihal-Hannibal /, Barring
ton 0.
At ouincy-ouincy 5. ottumwa ..
AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 4, Ke-
vance l.
AT keokuk-Keokuk /. Waterloo 0.
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Kansas City Grain.

Kansas CITY. Aug. u.
Wheat-No. . hard, 1.0O@1.o3.
Corn-No. 2 mixed, 81.
Oats-No. white, 41@44.
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Representative Hog Sales.
A few representative sales were made
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-13

Peoria Grain.
Peoria, Aug. g.
Corn-No. 2 yellow. s6z.
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Representative Cattle Sales.

few representative sales were made
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-03-24
How to Mix Fertilizers at Home

The question of the proper fertiliza-
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the different Crops and Soils is becom-
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-03-24
MAKE THIS UP AT YOUR HOME

2 Here is simple homemade mixture
as given by an eminent authority on
Kidney diseases, who makes the state
ment that it will relieve almost any
case cf Kidney trouble if taken before
the stage of Bright's disease. He
states that such symptoms as lame
back, pain in the side, frequent desire
to urinate, especially at night; painful
and discolored urination, are readily
overcome. Here is the recipe. Try it ::
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half
ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce;
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
ounces. Take teaspoonful after each
meal and &C bedtime
These ingredients are all harmless
and easily mixed ct home by shaking
well in a bottle. This mixture has a
peculiar healing'and soothing effect up
on the entire Kidney and Urinary
structure, and often overcomes fthe
worst forms of Rheumatism in just a
little while. This mixture is Fsaid to
remove all blood disorders and cure
Rheumatism by forcing the Kidneys
to filter and strain from the blood ano
system all uric acid and foul, decom
posed waste matter, which cause thes'
Affections Try it if you aren't we'll
Save the prescription.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-03-24

ham's Vegetable Compound is the moSe
successful remedy for all kinds OF
female troubles, and 1 feel that can
never praise it enough. "-MRs. LIZZIE
HOLLAND, Noah, KY. ~.
The Changeof Life is themostcrlt1caIl
period of a woman's existence, and
neglect of health at this time invites
disease and pain.
Womeneverywhere shouldremember
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medicine that will so successfully carry
women through this trying period as
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs.
For 80 years 1t has been curing
women from the worst forms of female
| inflammation, ulcerat tt on, dis
placements, fibroid tumors, Irregular,
ties, periodic pains, backache, and
nervous prostratiOn.
If YOU would like special advice
about your case write a confiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free'
and always helpful.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-03-24

obIiyious to surroundings. His arm
had slipped about his wife's waist,
and she gazed fondly into his face.
Sagebrush was the first to notice their
attitude On his calling the attention
of the boys to their happiness these
| quietly tiptoed from the room. Polly
sipnaled to Mrs. Allen and followed
the boys Josephine awoke Jim as II
from dream and led him slowly out,
leaving the young couple in an earthly
paradise of married love.
When Echo finished she turned In,
surprise to find themselves alone.
"Was it as bad as that?" she naively
asked Jack.
"What"
"Why, they've all left u.s.
Jack laughed softly. $50 they have
forgot they were here" he said, look
ing fondly down at his wife. II
Echo began to play quietly another
ballad. give always wanted piano,
she said.
you'd have found one here waiting
: If I'd only known it," he chlde0.
you've given me so much already
she murmured. "I've been big ex
= pense to YOU"
!. Jack again slipped his arm about ne
- waist and kissed her. ''There isn't an
= limit on my love-" he declared. :
a want you to be happy
:. "Don't you think / ann" laughe
- Echo. "I'm the happiest woman o
- earth, Jack, and it's all you. l want
be more than wife to you. / want t
be helpmate, but you won't let me-
7" A wistful expression crept owe
Echo's countenance.
=. "Who says soY' he demanded pla.
- fully, as if he would punish any ma
who dared make such an accusation.
GU Echo turned on the stool ard toe
his hand II know it," she said, wi
~ emphasis. you've been worried abo
ne something for days and days. Dor
% tell me you haven't"
oo Jack opened his lips as if te cSntr
dict her ''y-- y,smen learn to lo'
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-03-24

Spotted Taylor was always public
spirited citizen" was her comment.
"He sure was" assented Slim.
"Get up there. l want to sweep IN
der that chair" Polly brushed Sims /
feet with the broom vigorously. With
an elaborate Excuse me-" Slim arose.
but reseated himself in another chair
directly in the pathway of Polly's
broom.
"Get out of there, too" she cried.
"Shucks! There amt any room for
me nowhere" he muttered disgusted-
ly.
"You shouldn't take up so much OF
| it,
Slim attempted to take a seat on the
small gilt chair which was Jacks
wedding present to Echo. Polly caught
sight of him in time "Look out" she
shouted. ''That chair wasn't built for
a full grown man like you"
Slim nervously replaced the chair
before a writing desk. Polly welded
her broom about the feet of the sher-
if, who danced clumsily about trying
to avoid her.
you're just tryin' to sweep me out
of here" he complained.
'Well if you will bring dust in will
you, you must expect to be swept out,
Polly replied, with show of spirit
Polly was shaking the mat vigorous
ly at the door when Slim said:
= 81 see they buried Poker Bill thi
!, mornin'."
;. "Is he dead?" 1t was the first Poll
- had heard of the passing away of on
of the characters of the territory. Sh
:. had expressed her surprise in the forl
- of an interrogation, emphasizing TT
che" a colloquialism of the soutl
- west.
~ Slim, however, had chosen to ignol
- the manner of speech and, with
grin, answered: 'Ye-es. That's WI
~ they buried him."
Polly laughed in spite of herse
seWhat did he die OFF, she asked.
% AS Slim was about to take dril
- at the ola he failed to hear her.
IA "EhT' he grunted.
0n "What did he die Off" she repeated
49, give aces" was the sober reply
III the sheriff before he drained the gou
lot eF
as TO BE CONTINUED.