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now" he answered as he offered her
his box with a smile.
Are you taking your hat off for me
in the rain? Put it on again!" she in
sisted with a little tone of command,
and she was conscious Of qualification
when he obeyed amiably.
Il won't take your box unless you
can find another!" she said. "Oh, you
have another! 1 came out to tell you
what dreadful man l thought you
were. and to apologize"
Never mind apologizing. Lots Of
people think worse than that of me
and don't apologize. I'm sorry have
nc shelter to offer you. except to sit
on this side and take the rain"
why should you take the rain for
me?"
you are woman"
But stranger to you"
only In a way"
Dicksie gazed for a moment at the
fire. You won't think me abrupt, will
you?" she said. turning to him, but,
as truly as live, cannot account for
you, Mr.. Smith. / guess at the ranch
we don't know what goes on in the
world. Everything / see of you con-
tradicts everything l have heard Of
you"
You haven't seen much of me yet,
you know, and you may have heard
much better accounts OF me than
deserve. Still, it isn't surprising you
can't account for me; in fact, it would
hn icip
pretends to do that. You must not be
shocked If l can't even account for
myself. Do you know what a derelict
is? A ship that has been abandoned
but never wholly sinks"
please don't make fun of me! How
did you happen to come into the
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05
Dcksie Ordered Horses SaddIed and
Rode to the River.

quick you can get your gangs over
here with what sacks they can carry
and walk fast. II you will put your
men on horses, Mr.. Dunning, they can
help like everything. That bank
won't last great while the way the
river is getting under it now" Dan
cling wheeled like an elephant on his
bronco and clattered away through the
mud. Lance Dunning, recovering from
his surprise, started his men back for
the wagons, and McCloud, dismount-
ing, walked with him to the waters
edge to plan the fight for what was
left of the strip in front Of the alfalfa
fields.
When Whispering Smith got back
to the house he was In good humor.
He joined Dicksie and Marion IN tie
dining room. where they were drink
ing coffee. Afterward Dicksie ordered
horses saddled and the three rode to
the river. Up and down the bank as
far as they could see in the misty
rain, men were moving slowly about
more men, it seemed to Dicksie.
than she had ever seen together In
her life. The confusion and the noise
had disappeared. No one appeared to
hurry, but every one had something
to do, and, from the gangs who with
sledges were sinking "dead-men"
among the trees to hold the cables of
the mattress that was about to be
sunk, and the Japs who were diligent-
ly preparing to float and load 1t, to
the men that were filling and wheel
ing the sandbags. no one appeared ex-
cited. McCloud joined the visitors for
few moments, and then went back
to where Dancing and his men on life-
lines were guiding the mattress to its
resting place. In spite Of the gloom
of the rain, which Whispering Smith
said was breaking, Dicksie rode back
to the house in much better spirits
with her two guests: and when they
came from luncheon the sun, as Smith
had predicted, was shining.
"Oh, come out!" cried Dicksie, at
the door. Marion had a letter to writs
and went upstairs, but Whispering
Smith followed Dicksie. Does every
thing you say come true?" she de-
manded as she stood in tho sunshine.
She was demure with lighthearted-
ness and he looked at her approving.
ly. II hope nothing may say ever
will come true unless It makes you
happy" he answered. lightly. ut would
be shame II 1t did anything else"
She pointed two accusing fingers 1t
him. DO you know what you prom
ised last night? You have forgotten
already! You said you would tell me
why my leghorns are eating their
feathers off,"
CTO BE coNTINuEp)
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'ins? I do want to understand

mountains? I do want to understand
things better"
why, you are in real earnest,
aren't you? But I am not making fun
of you. Do you know President Bucks?
No? Too bad! He's a very handsome
old bachelor. And he is one of those
men who get all sorts of men to do
all sorts OF things for them. You
know. building and operating railroads
in this part of the country is no joke.
The mountains are filed with men
that don't care for God, man, or the
devil. Sometimes they furnish their
own ammunition to fight with and
don't bother the railroad for years; at
alone. For my part. l never quarrel
with a man that doesn't quarrel with
the road. Then comes a time when
they get after US. shooting our men or
robbing our agents or stopping our
trains. or course we have to get
busy then. A few years ago they wor-
ried Bucks till they nearly turned his
hair sray. At that unfortunate time
happened into his Office with letter
OF Introduction from his closest Chi
cago friend. Willis Howard. prince Of
good men, the man that made the
Palmer house famous-yes. Now l
had come out here. Miss Dunning-I
almost said Miss Dicksie. because
hear II 30 much"
II should be greatly set up to hear
you call me Dicksie. And have won.
dered thousand times about your
name. Dare l ask-why do they call
you Whispering Smith? You don't
whisper"
He laughed with abundance Of good.
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05
CHAPTER xvIII.-continued.

Marion put her hand for a moment
on his coat sleeve; he looked at Dick
sic with another laugh and spoke to
her because he dared not look toward
Marion. Going back tonight, do you
say? You never are?"
Dicksie answered quite in earnest:
"Oh. but we are. We must!"
Why did you come, then? It's
taken half the night to get here. and
will take night and half at least to
get back"
I'VE came to ask Mr.. McCloud for
some grain sacks-you know, they
have nothing to work with at the
ranch" said Marion; "and he said we
might have some and we are to send
for them in the morning"
Il see. But We may as well talk
plainly" Smith looked at Dicksie.
You are as brave and as game as a
girl can be. l know, or you couldn't
have done this. Sacks full of sand.
with the boys at the ranch to handle
them. would do no more good tomor-
row at the bend than bladders. The
river is flowing into Squaw lake above
there how. A hundred men that know
the game might check things yet II
they're there by daylight. Nobody
else. and nothing else on Gods earth
can"
There was silence before the fire.
NcCloud broke 1t: Il can put the 100
men there at daylight, Gordon, II Miss
Dunping and her cousin want them"
said McClould.
Marion sprang to her feet. "Oh,
will you do that, Mr.. McCloud?"
McCloud looked at Dicksie. IF they
are wanted"
Dicksie tried to look at the fire. I'VE
have hardly deserved help from Mr..
McCloud at the RANCH" she said at
last.
He put out his hand. II must object.
The first wreck l ever had on this d.
vision Miss Dunning rode 20 miles to
offer help. Isn't that true? Why.
would walk 100 miles to return the
offer to her. Perhaps your cousin
would object" he suggested, turning
to Dickse; but no, / think we can
manage that. Now what are we going
to do? You two can't 60 back to-
night. that is certain"
"Then you will have to go In boats"
said Whispering Smith. ..-
But the hill road?"
"There is Ave feet OF water across II
in half dozen places. / swan my
horse through, SO ought to know"
1T is all back-water. of course, Miss
Dunning." explained McCloud. mot
dangerous"
But moist" suggested Whispering
Smith. Especially in the dark"
McCloud looked at Marion. Then
let's be sensible" he said. You and
Miss Dunning can have my tent"
"Is this where you stay?" asked
Dicksie. I'D
-Four of US sleep in the cots, when
We can. and an Indefinite number lie
on the ground when It rains"
(which is your bed?"
II usually sleep there" He pointed
20 the one on the right. '.l
II thought SO. 1t has the blanket
folded back SO neatly. Just as II there
were sheets under 1t. Ill bet there
aren't any" rfirflFf .ll
"Do you think this is a summer re-
sortf knissly. my assistant, sleeps
there. but Of course we are never both
In bed At the same time; he's down
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CHAPTER Xxx.
At the River.

They found the ranchhouse as Mari
on and Dicksie had left it, deserted.
Puss told them every one was at the
river. McCloud did not approve Dick
sizes plan of going down to see her
cousin first. Why not let me ride
down and manage it without bringing
you into it at all?" he suggested. 1T
can be done" And after further dis
cussion it was so arranged.
McCloud and Smith had been
joined by Dancing on horseback. and
lake and across the fields. The fog
was rolling up from the willows at
the bend. Men were .chopping in the
brush, and McCloud and his COM
panion soon met Lance Dunning rid
ing up the narrow strip of sand that
held the river off the ranch.
McCloud greeted Dunning. regard
less of his amazement, as if he had
parted from him the day before. How
are you making it over here?" he
asked. I'VE are in pretty good shape
at the moment down below, and l
thought would ride over to see If we
could do anything for you. This is
what you call pretty fair water for
this part of the valley, isn't it?'
Lance swallowed his astonishment.
'Shis isn't water. McCloud; this is
hell" He took off his hat and wiped
his forehead We'll, call this white,
anyway. and no mistake-I do, indeed,
sir! This is Whispering Smith, isn't
it? Glad to see you at Crawling
Stone, sir" Which served not only
to surprise but to please Whispering
Smith.
Some of my men were Free" con-
tinued McCloud; 81 switched some
mattresses and sacks around the Y,
thinking they might come in play here
for you at the bend. They are at your
service If you think you need them"
Need them!" Lance swore fiercely
and from the bottom of his heart. He
was glad to get help from any quar-.
ter and made no bones about it. More
over. McCloud lessened the embarrass.
ment by explaining that he had a per.
sonal interest in holding the channel
where it ran. lest a change above
might threaten the approaches already
built to the bridge; and Whispering
Smith, who would have been on terms
with the catfish IL he had been flung
into the middle of the Crawling Stone
contributed at once, like a REINFORCED
spring, to the ease of the situation.
Lance again took of his hat and
wiped the sweat Of anxiety from his
dripping forehead. Whatever differ
ences Of opinion I may have with
your company, I have no lack OF
esteem personally. McCloud, for you
sir. by heaven! How many men did
you bring?"
"And whatever wheels you Crawling
Stone ranchers may have in your
heads on the subject Of irrigation" re
turned McCloud. evenly. II have nc
lack Of esteem personally. Mr.. Dun
ming. for you. brought 100."
DO you want to take charge here
I'm frank. sir; you understand this
game and don't"
Suppose we look the situation over;
meantime. all our supplies have to be
brought across from the 7. What
should you think. Mr.. Dunning. Of nut
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Easy Money.

A high-fyer around town makes his
money too easily for his own good.
His rich wife gave him $4,000 when
she married him and raised II to $780,.
900 TO divorce him. Now he doesn't
have to work or marry any moro
New York Press.
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was formerly thought to be too high
a voltage for the new lamps.
The last cable road in Brooklyn
will soon be electrified.
The adaptability of electrical
energy is only limited by human
Imagination to devise new ways to
put it to work. New methods OF ap-
plying it are invented every day.
Electric lights can be adapted to
suit any imaginable architectural
scheme without entailing the slight
est fire risk.
Electric motors can be applied to
all commercial machines and appll-
ances where power is needed In any
desired quantity and at any desired
lsIeed.
Platinum, used extensively in
! electrical work is only mined in Cai-
lifornia and Oregon in this country,
the former supplying So per cent OF
| the American product.
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OIL WAR IN SCOTLAND.
Scotch Concern to Fight American
Standard Oil Company.

An oil war is threatened in Scot
land which will be to the benefit OF
consumers. To meet the competition
OF the Standard Oil company Of Am
erica, the Scotch oil companies have
agreed to reduce the prices of their
oils In the coming winter to the low
est levels ever quoted.
Burning oil will be one half pen
ny per gallon cheaper. Ammonia
shows a drop Of los per ton; heavy
and intermediate oils are Id per
gallon lower, and wax is reduced one
halfpenny per pound
/, There is also proposal to estab-
lish central distributing depot for
all the Scotch companies to fight the
Standard Oil company, which is dis
tributing American oils by tank
street wagons.
The American concern has been
attempting to capture the Scottish
trade, and the Scotch companies are
now taking combined action to re-
sist the encroachment of the great
Standard Oil trust-London Special
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Agents for
WILD b o Y S HOSE
rs cents

an hour or so with Indigestion. l
bought one box of Mi-o-na tablets
from Gaffney Drug Co., which COM
pletely cured me. That was IL
months ago and to this day | have
not been troubled again" ]. B. Has
key, Gaffney, S. c., April 20, 1909.
Mi-o-na is the best prescription
for stomach trouble ever written !;
not only does it give quick relief, but
it cures permanently because it
thoroughly cleanses, renovates,
builds up and puts elasticity into
the stomach and bowels. Mi-o-na is
put up in tablet form and is small
and easy to swallow. Sold by lead
ing druggists everywhere and In
Waxahachie by Hood & Curtin who
rigidly guarantee them. Test sam
pie free. Address Booths Mi-o-na
Buffalo, N. Y. 147-l57-l65
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WHAT IS HEM-ROID?
A Tablet, Taken Internally. Thai
Cures Plies

Piles (hemorrhoids) are getting
more common every day, because we
live unnaturally, overeating, over
working, taking little exercise, grad
ually causing deadening or veins
and tissues in the lower bowel. Blood
stagnation is the cause of piles. and
a condition that can't be permanent
ly cured with ointments.
DR.. Leonhardt's Hem-Roids Is the
only internal remedy that cures plies
by freeing the circulation. Sold I'M
der guarantee at B. w. Fearis'. Price
81. DR.. Leonhardt Co., Station b,
Buffalo, N. Y. a
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AUTO PLUNGES INTO RIVER.
Driver Sought to Avoid Running
Playful Dog.

Chicago, It. 23.-While trying
to avoid runnh.> over playful dog
which was barking at his automobile
DR.. George Walford of Lansing, H.,
plunged his machine into the Grand
Calumet river near South Holland
and was probably fatally Injured.
DR.. Walford YVES crossing the bridge
in a touring car when the dog ran
at the car. The machine was sWerved
and with its occupants, plunged lnto
the river James Spann, twelve years
olu, the other occupant, was not
hurt, but Dr.. Walford was caught
In the steering gear and dragged 10
the bottom of the river. He was re-
leased and removed to a hospital.
The machine is still in the river.
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and l am evidently cured to stay
cured" Foleys Kidney Remedy will
do the samefor you. B. w. Fearis. d
Patents Issued to Texans.

The following list of patents issued
to Texans Is announced by Schley
& Davis, patent attorneys of 401
Main street, Dallas, Texas, for the
week ending Sept. IS.
C. B. Burwell, Cotulla. crate.
F. o. DeHymel San Antonio,
water-lift.
r. H. Dorsey, Gainesville. sad
iron facing machine.
A. Dubuque, Houston, cross-head.
E. E. Edwards, Falfurrias, pan
litter.
b. Feagle, Longview, jeweler' S
pliers
C. F. Hill, Blanket, steering me-
chanism for motor-plows.
II. A. Jackson and J, NJ. Bristow,
Athens, harrow attachment.
w. II. Jones, San Gabriel, rake.
II. r. Lancaster, Brentwood
chicken roost.
r. E. Karnes, Batson, plunger.
w. l.. Taylor, Memphis, harness
hanger.
C. H. vogler, Houston, self
cleaning tank.
Trade-Marks.
Jersey Cream Co., Fort Worth
carbonated non-alcoholic beverage
and flavoring syrup therefor.
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We sell Wunderhose for men,
women and children
GUAR ANTEED

the interest of S. ]. Erwin In the
firm known as the Waxahachte
Planning Mill Co. Messrs. Brasher and
Cook will continue the mill at the
same place and assume all Indebted
ness of the old firm and will collect
all outstanding accounts due the old
firm. The new firm solicits a con-
tinuance of the patronage OF the old
firm and especially solicits the bus
mess OF contractors. ~
WAXAHACHIE planning MILL CO.
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Warming.

Do not be persuaded into taxing
anything but Foley's Honey and Tar
for chronic coughs, bronchitis, hay
fever, asthma, and lung trouble, as
1t stops the cough and heals the
lungs. B. w. Fearis. q
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Testifies After Four Years.

Carlisle Center, N. Y. G. B. Bur-
hans, writes: About four years ago
I wrote you that l had been entirely
cured Of kidney trouble by taking
two bottles Of Foley's Kidney Rene
dy, and after four years I am again
pleased to state that l have never
had any return Of those symptoms.
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Gloves, Handkerchiefs. Ribbons and
Hose at Specials

Gloves, Handkerchiefs. Ribbons and
Hose at Specials q
lot Ladies Black Kid Gloves, were LOO, 50, SIZE
l-2 sale at only ~--~~ ~~-~~ ~-~-~. zoe
lots Ladies Handkerchies, sheer lawn, corded
checks looks like l5c grade, our lOc leaders we
will offer in this special At ~~-. DC
! lot Ladies All Linen Handkerchiefs only &c &
IS pcs Fancy Ribbons, 25c, CSC, soc grades, sales
nrite vour choice 0nlv ..-..-.--~. 19c r
Two Hosiery Specials. About 10 doz Ladies fine I'M
ported Lace Hose to close the season, we OTTER choice
soc Lace Hose. 80 1-3c 75C Lace Hose .-~~~ Acc .
Table Linens, Towels and Quilts
| lot 72-in. Table Damask, o0c, 81 ecii -~-~- Que
| lot 72-ln Table Damask, 7oc, special ~ oSc
| lot 72-in Table Damask, 2 90, SpecaI .~--. voc {
lot 72-in Table Damask, LIS, special Luz
| lot 1Oc leader Bleach 1uck Towel, special -- DC
] lot Oc leader Brown Bath Towel, special ~~-- DC q
| lot SO White Bed Spread, sale .~~. LAY
| lot 90 White Bed Spread with cut corners and {
fringe, good bargain sale special. ~.-~~ LOO
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An electric lawn mower has been
perfected
Germany used 100000 horse-pow-
err developed from water; France
100000; Italy $4,000; Switzerland
100000. Over 5,250,000 horse-pow-
er from water is now developed in
the United States.
The city of Naples will soon be
lighted by electricity secured from
water power At Capo-Volturno 49,
600 horsepower will be generated
and carried at $4,000 volts to the
city, 56 miles away.
The General Electric company has
perfected the new tungsten lamps
for 200 and $50 volt circuits. This
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STOMACH TROUBLE.
Had it For Years Until He Heard OF
Mi-o-pa. Hood & Curtin Sell 1t.

MI-O-nN. HUUU q NUTIIH oCII ~
II YOU suffer from Indigestion,
belching of gas, lump of lead on
stomach, billiousness, dizziness, foul
breath, nervousness, constipation, OF
headache, give Hood & Curtin bo
cents today for box OF Mi-o-na, the
celebrated stomach prescription, and
II 1t doesn't cure you. they VIII give
Won your money back. 1t relieves
painful stomach distress In i've
minutes. Read the following:
II had stomach trouble for years
After eating / would be troubled for
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Trade-Nfarks

Jersey Cream Co., Fort Worth,
carbonated non-alcoholic beverage
and flavoring syrup therefor.
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School children, why eat stale
candies when you get more and
fresh candy at Eatitorium. AZ
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Notice.

Notice is hereby given that J. G.
Brasher and u. A. Cook have bought
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IL yards
HOPE site
for 100
A Special Sale on Fine Silks

A Special Sale ON Fine Silks
Our Silk Department is at its best. We are show
ing strong line of the Staples and very wide range
of Novelties This Falls styles call for very liberal
use of Shantongs Rajahs Anglis-eoods OF superior
combination of silks, linens and cottons. During this
Opening Special you trade at Silk Counter at
good bit of saving.
All Silks at a Special Discount Of 10 per cent
One lot 27-in. All Silk Taffeta, cream brown and
navy always good leaders at 90, special only 69c
SPECIAL SALE on WASH SILKS About six or eight
pieces C0l0red Wash Silks, l8-n wide our 7oc
quality, for few days you can purchase at only aye
RAJAHS STANDINGS ANGELS SILKS some ten
different coorIngs and designs in the showing, all
new shades they designed especially tor the
present fashion OF this Falls dresses. They are priced
at So and 65c but for this sale, special at 45c 49c
We are showing the new More, Bengaline, Liberty
and other Silks in fancy WeaVes. We sell Cortlcell
Silks. always good.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10
Americas Railway
& Light Go.
HAS BECOME AN
EXPERT ON OPENINGS
"D0c" Wilson Now Taking Census Of
City.

Mr.. doc" Wilson is busily engaged
making a gas and electric census of
the city.
After a few days experience Mr. Will
son has become what is termed IAN
expert on openings"
The census taken by him is some
what unique and this is probably the
first time it>has ever been taken in
Americas.
A house to house, canvass is being
made the number of Openings for gas,
that is, the number of chandeliers and
side arms, secured, and also the nu4A.-
Der of electric light drops.
When the census is completed the
lighting company will know exactly
the number of lights that can be used
in Americas if the people see fit to
use them
In addition to being an expert on
openings Mr. Wilson has somewhat
the reputation of being an expert on
ball. Between the census and the dia-
mond his Americas life is proving
quite strenuous one.
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PERSPECTIVE vIEW-FRoM A PHOTOGRAPH

The original plan for this well ar
ranged, coy and convenient home, all
on one floor and having the outline Of
a bungalow, has been built from many
times in different towns and states.
The architects estimates of cost for
construction includes plastered walls,
double flooring, gas and electric light
fixtures and porcelain plumbing. Foun-
dation walls of cement, but without
basement, as everything is provided
for in the main floor. Cedar siding and
cedar shingles. The wide and deep bay
of the dining room, with side windows
at an angle gives a view in three direc-
lions. The bedchambers are well light
ed from without, have large closets and
plenty of free wall space. Kitchen is of
suitable size for a small house and is
conveniently located Size &c by A. feet;
ceiling nine feet. Stained wood makes
a desirable finish for the whole interior
except the bathroom, which should be
white enamel Has been built COM
plete as described for about $500.
THOMAS L. WEST, Architect.
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WRECK IS CLEARED AWAY
AT TRESTLE ON SEABOARD
Several Cars Were Smashed In the
DeraiIment.

The freight wreck on the Seaboard
near the 81 milepost, west of Amerf-
Gus, occurring day or two since. is
practically cleared away and very lit
tie delay in the operation of schedules
was caused thereby. The train, No 20
Montgomery to Americas, was partly
derailed at dry" trestle by refrig-
orator car jumping the rails and
breaking through the trestle. The re-
frigerator car was followed by three or
four others containing corn coal, beer
and a carload of automobiles, the three
machines being badly smashed The
autos were going to some point east of
Americas.