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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30

that suggested some nerve strain, ana
saw that they had been seated over
broad glass plates of great thickness
while far below was an unanticipated
picture. They had left the earth with
that first preliminary jar, and now
saw on its surface, priclked out by the
lights, the streets of the national capt.
tai, They were already mile above
it and rapidly gaining higher attitudes
the horizon where other lights shone
in the far distance expanding saucer
like while they gazed. The sea, with
here and there sloW-moVlng SNIP
came before their vision, and little
dotting of fire exposed railway tram
crawling along on its journey. 1t was
as If the earth had fallen away into
space and they alone were in posi-
ton of security and solldlty.
I'VE shall require four hours OF your
time at least" the admiral called, and
with starts OF surprise they looked TO
where he stood outlined against the
light of the hoods, finding it hard TO
realize that they were not addressed
by being of another world. The Of
fcer leaned over to the secretary OF
the navy and added: Il am going to
give you our preliminary report, which
will save writing it,"
Sessions made no reply, but turned
to his interrupted scrutiny of the pan
Drama on which the others were intent
once more.
They were being lifted higher and
higher, and in this recession of the
earth, its lights, which only few
moments before had been far apart
now appeared as spangles on a vast
field of black. Above them through
a transparency in the roof the stars in
the clarity of the rarefied atmosphere
cleaned brighter, throwing outward
into the pail long scintillating arrows
of fire. The strange creation of an
abnormal old man and his daughter,
the Magic Carpet of fable realized
swept upward into the dome of the
sky, veering outward over the silent
reaches of the ocean, and then, like
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{TO BE CONTINUED.)
Responsibility.

Some one has said truly that respon.
sibility walks hand in hand with ca.
pacity and power. Little is expected
OF the incapable. The very mention
OF duty, task, responsibility weighs
like a burden upon the minds of weak
men and women. Every one must
have met men Of good parts who will
sedulously dodge anything like re.
sponsibility. They shun everything
like responsibility though high re.
wards may be offered. The mere
thought Of being held to strict account.
ability dismays them, and no remuner.
alton and no honor are great enough
to tempt them to leave the pleasant
ways of peace to undertake a course
winch involves contention or strife, or
even serious prolonged attention.
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CHAPTER XVI,-Continued,

There where the heart of the Amer
lean government beat was nothing but
anxiety and suspense. Each succeed
ing days events had made it more
certain that Japan would force the is
sue to war, and, like an athlete, was
stripping and training for the fight
The men who had taken upon them
selves the tremendous responsibility
Of intrusting the nations defense to a
single discovery, and were backing II
with funds for which they must &C
count some day, saw the days slipping
by, and grimly realized that they were
lrrevocably bound to the success Or
failure on the key. 1t was too late
now to attempt other projects, and
glory or defeat hung suspended on the
issue.
No reports had been received, and
no news had come from that deter,
mined little army that had sailed away
to the south. Hence it was with some,
thing of shock that the first word
received was to the effect that the dry
dock could not be utilized. 1t seemed
like the first dread handwriting EN-.
blazoned on the wall, foretelling fail,
ure, disaster, disgrace and war, and
the president as he read 1t quoted
with inexpressible sadness: Meme,
Meme, Tekel-" and his half-opened
lips framed the rest.
Then followed the requisition for
supplies, and once again before any
detailed report had been received
came another demand. The island in
the solitude seemed an Unsuitable
monster, devouring national funds and
giving back nothing in return. More
days went by, bringing nothing save
distressing stories from the orient,
where a clash had taken place at Che,
mulpo between Japanese sailors and
American marines. This was of such
serious nature that apologies were
rendered the Japanese embassy, and
then from the entire country burst a
storm of protest and reiterated criti-
cisms of the administration, which was
contumaciously accused Of showing
the white feather. From the western
coast came appeal on appeal, the
whole Pacific seaboard calling atten-
ton to its unprotected state and the
imminence of It's danger.
Distressed and irate at the dearth
OF information, the secretary of the
navy was on the point of sendins a
message to Brockton demaaurhs news,
when he received from Miami the terse
message that in two nights more the
admiral would rerort In person. That
he bore nothing but a tale of disap-
pointment was surmised from the
closing words of the admiral, who re-.
quoSted that all those who had been
party to the project should assemble
secretly as before at the White House
after nightfall.
Haggard and worn, they came to.
gether, read the brief dispatch and
waited. The president, his melan-
choly face set and grave, looked at
them from cavernous eyes; but could
offer no consolation. There was moth.
ing to do but wait-sit and wait-for
that messenger of i'll omen who was to
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in effect. The walls of Rothenburg
are constant delight to visitors, who,
by dint Of much squeezing through
narrow passageways and cropping in
darkness, are able to make a circuit
OF the city, getting glimpses, on the
way, through loopholes. of the green
country outside. Wondrous views of
the town are also to be had from
many OF the distant hills. At sunset
the sight OF its graceful towers and
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30
1.-THE Red City" of Bavaria

The numerous entrances to the old
town OF Rothenburg are guarded by
beautiful watch towers, which are in.
habited by impoverished old women,
who rent their airy lodgings for a
nominal sum. The red twinkle of
their lamps high over the dusty
streets of Rothenburg at night-for
it is as medieval in it's lightings as In
many other ways-is very charming
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Toe A.sooialtd Sunday Magazines.
SYNOPSIS.

vanishing Fleets" a story OF what
might have happened" opens in Wash
ingtOn with the United States and Japan
near war. Guy Hitler, secretary of the
British embassy, and Miss Norma Rob-
erts, chief aide of Inventor Roberts, are
introduced as lovers. Japan declares war
and takes the Philippines. Guy Hitler
starts for England. Norma Roberts
leaves Washington for the Florida coast.
Hawaii is captured by the Japs. All ports
are closed. Tokyo learns of missing Jap
ancse fleet and whole world becomes con-
vinced that United States has powerful
war agency. England decides TO send
a fleet to American waters as Canadian
protection against what the British sup
pose is a terrible submarine tiOtllIa. Hill
her is sent with message. Fleet myS-
teriously disappears. The kaiser is miss
ing. King Edward Of England is con-
fronted by Admiral Bevins of the United
States. The Dreadnaught, biggest OF Eng
lands warships, is discovered at an I'M
passable point in tie Thames. The story
now goes back to a time many months
before the war breaks out, and Inventor
Roberts visits the president and cabinet,
telling of and exhibiting metal pr0duc-
ton. This overcOmes friction when cleo
trifed and is 10 be applied to vessels TO
increase speed to over 80 miles An hour.
A city for the manufacture Of the myS-
FERROUS discovery is built on the coast OF
Florida. DR.. Roberts first attempt to cleo
trify plates proves a failure. In second
effort Norma is knocked unconscious, but
the mystery of true levitation is solved.
making the most important discovery OF
centuries. Roberts evolves great flying
machine, rendering warships useless.
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Vocation.

Every man has his own yocatio,
There is one direction in which all
space Is open to him. He has facul.
Ties silently inviting him thither to
endless sxertion. He is like a ship
In river; he runs against obstruc-
tions on every side but one; on that
she all obstruction is taken away and
ne sweeps serenely over a deepening
cnannel into an infinite scar. W.
Emerson.
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A general feeling of security is said
TO have followed the new sultan's proc
lamation, but loaded six-shooter in
ones hand doubtless adds weight to
the uhase.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30

New York is about to build a 81.
story hotel that is to be the highest in
the world, but, as most visitors to
that town can painfully testify, in one
important respect its hotels were al
ready the highest.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30

cluster OF red roof tops is like a fair
VISION or romance. The city blazes
lot a moment in fiery mist then
suddenly melts, mirage.like, in the
gathering dusk, leaving a sense n,
something born of dream, the illusion
OF an enchanter's wand.-From Roth.
enburg Letter to Vogue.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30

Seventeen pairs OF shoes have been
ordered from America for the Dutch
royal baby. Somebody in Holland real.
ICES how fast children wear out
shoes.
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They're All Suffraeettes

Don't you wish you lived in Eng
iand?"
"Why?"
"They imprison suffragettes over
there"
How would that help me-"
you have mother-in-law, haven't
you?"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30

The Chinese in China have organ.
lied what they call The Chinese
American Friends society" Bully for
old friend China.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30

Students of the University of Cali
fornia have an epidemic of engage.
ments, but they cheerfully endure its
ravages.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30

A dozen new gel ms have been dis.
covered in $40 bill. We'll have to
give up that habit of kissing om. mca
ey good-by.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30

We suppose there'll be just enough
change in new straw hat shapes to put
your last summers lid out of style.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30

The debt the world owes to its
noble mothers is one that can never
be repaid,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30

French poets talk OF going on a
strike. The public views the situation
with some complacency.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30

One of the sweet things about a
monarchy is the rejoicing when the
kings horse wins the Derby.
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Mental Cure.

DO you think bee stings cure rbes.
matism?" NO." answered GRANDPA.
tner Stubs, but they're mighty like.
ly TO make you forget you've got II"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30

No baseball fan considers the crops
when rain is interfering with the ma
ltional sport.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30
As a Rule.

PA, what is the high sign?"
THE price mark on woman's
hat"
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-08-24
Real Estate MOVING.

Never in the history of Fergus
county has so much land changed
hand in small tracts as during the
past two or three weeks. All Of the
local real estate offices have been
busy showing prospective purchasers
over the Basin and numerous sales
have been announced The real es-
tate dealers of Moore, Philbrook and
Stanford have been equally as busy
During the last week. the Farmers
Land company, of Lewistown, report
the following sales: Three hundred
twenty acres belonging to Benjamin
Saffron to Frank Dunlap and J. H
Parrot of Pierpont, S. D. One hun
dred sixty acres of Herman Wyss to
Henry N M. Johnson, of Pierpont
S. D., and 480 acres OF Shoemaker &
Co. to E. F. Cobb, of Redfeld. South
Dakota It is understood that the
price was around twenty dollars per
acre.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-08-24
DEPUTY Sheriff SERIOUSLY WOUNDED
Peace Officer Metone While Attempting To Arrest Foreigner For
Violation Of Game Law Is Filled With Shot By Bunch OF
Bu|garians~Eight Arrests Made By Martin.

Deputy Sheriff J. w. Mccall. of
Milestone, was sent to the Murray
hospital yesterday by Sheriff Martin
to receive treatment for several SER
ious wounds received last Saturday
evening while attempting to arrest a
number of Bulgarian railroad grad
ers for violating the game law.
May Lose Sight.
The Melstone physician states that
the deputy will surely lost his right
eye and the chances for saving the
left are by no means encouraging. He
was shot in numerous other portions
of the face and body, his injuries be-
ing of most serious character.
Preconcerted Plan to Get Him.
There was evidently a preconcerted
plan on the part of the bunch of Bull
garians who were working at the
gravel pit two miles below Melstone
to kill the deputy who has been Wig
liant in maintaining order in that sec
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-08-24
Dave Trepp in Montana After Seeing
All Points of Interest in Little
Old Europe.
TOURISTS KEEP EN- UP
But for American Money Some of
the Old Nations Would Be in
Hard Straits.

After climbing Alpine peaks in
Switzerland, wandering about art
galleries in Italy, dallying among old
castles on the Rhine. losing himself
in the fog of London and flirting
with piquant little lassies in the boule-
ward cafes of Paris. Dave Trepp. the
popular young newspaper and theat-
rical man from this city, returned
last Friday evening to his old stamp
ing ground. He was warmly well
coined by his numerous friends and
has been kept busy ever since telling
OF his wanderings.
Most Enjoyable Journey.
1T was certainly an enjoyable trip
for u.s." said Dave to the Democrat.
"Our party included the Branger and
Yegen families, Florien Camastral
and myself. We were together for
the greater portion of the time al
though I occasionally strayed off
alone in search of new scenes and
sensations. l returned alone. the re-
maider of the party having taken up
their residence there where they will
remain for another month or two
Americans Well Treated.
Americans receive the most mark
ed consideration everywhere on the
other side and especially about the
great sight seeing resorts in Switzer-
land, Italy and France. The reason
for this welcome spirit is not hard to
locate for it is the money of Ameri-
can tourists which keeps scores Of
their villages on the map. Taken as
class, the American tourist is the
easiest pleased and most liberal of all
the people from every country who
travel about Europe. They give
larger tips and this has caused many
of the peasants to think that every
on over on this side is marvelously
wealthy. A recapitulation of my ex-
pense account, made upon my return
home. inclines me to the belief thai
we are often stung better than we
think by the artists at that line oi
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-08-24
Several Strings of Speeders Will Ar
rive in the City This Week From
All Parts of State.
SECURING ATTRACTIONS
Fine Acrobatic Performers Engaged
By Management of County Fair
Association.

President Wright and Secretary
Croft OF the Fair Association, are
busy men these days. They are grad
ually closing up the final details for
the county fair which opens Wednes-
day, one week from tomorrow. Just
now, the outlook certainly warrants
the statement that the Forthcoming
fair will be altogether the most sue
cessful ever held in Fergus county.
Big Bunch of Horses.
Several strings of horses are al
ready in the city and between TWEEN
ty and thirty will arrive today and
tomorrow. All told, there will be nc
fewer than seventyfve head of the
fastest trotting, pacing and running
horses in the entire northwest here
to compete in the various races. Thi;
will give Lewistown as good racing
as was ever seen in this state.
Acrobatic Attractions.
Contracts have been closed with
the McLaine brothers, an acrobatie
team from Minneapolis who will ap.
pear edCH Jay OF tHe Idlr. ney come
recommended as artists in their line
Harry Lewis, another crack acrobat
will also appear.
Major Keown Starter.
+. The association is also fortunate ir
securing the srvices Of Major James
F. Keown, of Livingston, as race
starter. Major Keown is recognized
as one of the most successful starters
in the west.
Militia Relay Race.
Captain Croft is arranging for .
relay race by three or four teams oi
four men each from the ranks o1
Company D. The men will appear in
heavy marching order and each man
will run 220 yards and each team a
half mile.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-08-24

Messrs. Harrigan and Stoner that he
had sold his relinquishment and for
them to tear up the contract entered
into with them. This story was dis
puted by the real esate men who said
that they were unaware that a prev
ious sale had been made when they
sold the REIMBURSEMENT.
The testimony being very contra
dictory and it appearing to the cour,
that the. young man had acted with
no criminal intent under any circum-
stances, the case was dismissed. O.
w. Belden appeared for Shafer while
County Attorney Huntoon prosecut.
ed. Justice Edward Brassey presided
Stole a Bicycle.
One Of the rowing band of Gypsics
who passed through this city last
week was tried before Justice Bras
sey Saturday on charge of stealing
a bicycle IRON the son of T. I. We
hawn. Although a clever defense was
put up by Attorney Charley Mar
shall, the case against the Gypsy
Miller by name, was conclusive, and
and he was sent to jail for thirty days
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-08-24
Getting Ready Exhibit.

Inc people OF Fergus county VIII
have no fewer than five opportunities
to advertise their marvellous resources
during the next few months. The
first occasion will be the county fair
next week where a good exhibit will
be prepared. Another collection will
be sent to the exhibit car of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad
company which starts out within the
next ten days. Exhibits for the local
fair and the exhibit car should be
brought in at once. Then there will
be an exhibit at the state fair in Hell
ena, another at the Dry Farming Con-
gress in Billings and yet another at
the Corn Exposition to be held in
Omaha December E to 18.
These places afford an excellent op-
portunity for effective advertising and
the ranchers should cooperate with
the local commecial club in getting
up creditable exhibits.
Race Matinee Sunday.
Some pretty races were pulled off
at the fair grounds Sunday in the
presence of big crowd. The form
displayed by the horses Sunday is but
a forerunner Of the good things in
store for the lovers of the "King of
Sports" during the three days of the
county fair, September l. 2 and 3.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-08-24

tion of the county. They were up at
Melstone Saturday afternoon and evil
IDENTIFY kept close tab on the actions
of the deputy.
These men have been violating the
game laws for several weeks by kill
ing any game that they happened to
come across. About seven thirty
o'clock, Mccall went to the gravel
pit and arrested one of the men, TAX
ing his gun away from him. He was
within about forty yards of bunch
of the workmen when they suddenly
lined up and, upon receiving a com
mand from their leader. commenced
to fire on the officer.
The first shot put out one of his
eyes. Mccall pulled his six shooter
but was so blinded by the shots tina,
he could not do any execution. After
being struck by several loads from
the shot guns, he got back out oil
range as quickly as possible and rode
on into town.
Eight Are Arrested.
"A posse was formed and Sheriff
Martin was communicated with. The
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-08-24

sheriff and Deputy Came Warden
Tom Berkin went down on the Sun
day. afternoon train and, with the aid
of the railroad officials, soon had the
gang implicated in the shooting
rounded up. Sheriff Martin had his
deputy sent to the Murray hospital
at Butte and, together with Berkin,
brought in eight of the foreigners. ar
irving this afternoon. No chances
were taken from the gang all of whom
were chained together.
The Salvation Army.
Commencing on Friday next, Aug
u, Captain P. E. Flynn will conduct
a series of Friday night holiners
meetings. Subject for Friday even
ing, "What Holiness Is Not" Meet
ing to commence at o'clock. A
special invitation extended to Chris
tians who are interested in the Hol-
mess teaching.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-08-24
MOORE Married
men HEARILESS
Frisky Aggregation of Benedicts
From the Bench Again Humble
Lewistown Rivals.
Are REGULAR SLUGGERS
Hasbeens On Both Teams Come to
Life and Pound the Sphere to
All Corners of the Lot,

True to their regulations as chival-
rous gentlemen OF the old school. the
married men who comprise the now
infamous base ball team of this city
refused to heap upon their guests
from Moore the indignity of defeat
last Sunday and permitted Andy Mat
thews' gang to walk away with The
second and possibly last game of the
series. In order to give the spectators
a run. for their money, the locals
kept the score close at all times, the
windup being ID to IL. in favor Of the
Mattewites.
Startling Features.
Startling features galore enlivened
the contest which lasted the better
part of the afternoon. One of the
most remarkable features was the
fact that number of the spectators
remained until the end of the game.
1t showed Sparton patriotism on their
part and is deeply appreciated by Red
Johnson especially, who did not have
a real opportunity to shine until to-
ward the end of the contest.
The Lewistown bunch showed a few
indications of the wear and tear of
the game on the previous Sunday.
AL things approaching suppleness and
agility were utterly lacking. They
all manifested a serious endeavor to
avoid coming in contact with the ball.
1t required three Dagger to get any
of them to first base
The colt battery for Lewistown,
Chief Bebb and Lou Myers, were the
exceptions. The youngsters played
rafting game in field. at bat and
on the sacks. With anything like
decent support, they might have won
the game despite their hospitable dis
inclination to heap such an indignity
upon bunch of visitors to our city.
This game probably marks the end
of base ball in the Fergus County
Married Mems League. The pennant
will fly from the Moore flagstaff. Ex-
cepting old Lewistown alone. it could
not wave in better town.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-08-24
business in the hotels and public

business in the hotels and public
places.
II must admit that the Alps have
it on the Judith and Moccasin noun
tains in height and picturesqueness.
| climbed the famous Junkfrau for a
distance of over eleven Thousand feet
They are putting a railroad line clear
to the top of that famous mountain
and the project comprises one of the
most stupendous engineering beats in
the world.
Much Behind the Times.
THE peasantry of the European
coutries are very much behind the
times according to our ideas. But
they are perfectly happy and content
ed in their simple. lives and, perhaps
get more out of existence than the
hurried, harried American. All told
l was On the continent about two
months and that does not permit one
to see all of the places of historic in
terest. Some day, I hope to go over
there with more time at my disposal
and feel that, with the experience oi
this trip to guide me, I will be able
to make more of my time.