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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-07
a German Leaend.

The Germans have legend OF Fred
erick Barbarossa that he Is not dead,
but In an enchanted sleep, sitting with
his knights at marble table In the
cavern Of Kyffhausen, In the Harz
mountains. His long red beard has
grown during this long enchantment
and, covering the table, descends to
the floor, and he sits thus waiting
the moment that will set him free.
There he has been kept for long CEN
turies. There he must stay for ages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-07
SAVING His Feelings.

The Office Boy Ito persistent lady
artist who calls six times week)-The
editors still engaged. The Lady Artist
Tell him it doesn't matter. l don't
want to marry him. The Office Boy
I 'aYen't the art to tell I'm that, miss.
Hes 'ad several disappointments to-
day. Try and look in again next year.
london Sketch. :. .-.x-..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-07
Tho Soft Answer.

He-Ugh, I'm going out OF this, and
you won't see me again until the day
Of judgment
She (sweetly, getting the last word,
as usuaD-All right, dear, and II you
aren't feeling in better temper please
let It be well on In the afternoon
London Saturday Review.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-07
sxmnathetio Admiration.

Dinks-So you enjoyed the circus!
whistles; I was particularly inter
ested In the juggler. III bet that man
could get any number OF bundles from
a street car to the train without drop.
ming one of them.-St- Louis Times :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-07
Anpalachian Exposition, Knoxville.
Tann Sent I2.Oct I2.

Greatly reduced fares account above
occasion on sale via Southern Railway
Sept. 10 to Oct. Il, inclusive, from all
principal Virginia points, INCLUDING
Call on nearest agent or write L. s. Brown
General Agent. 7G5 10Th street northwest
wash fnaton, ,. g., for ftM pafHedfar
about ares, schedules, etc. en
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-07

Hoarseness in a child subject to
Group is sure indication of the ap-
proach Of the disease. If Chamber
,laln's Cough Remedy is given at once
or even after the croupy cough has ap-
peared, it will prevent the attack. Con-
tains no poison. Sold by W. F. Creigh-
ton and Richard Gibson,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-07
His Objection.

Scottish Bachelor-Will ye hae some
tea7 Visitor-Oh, please don't trouble!
Bachelor-Its no the trouble; it's JUST
the e1pense.-Punch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-07
Il Would.

Ena-They say sugar alone Will sus-
tain life for some time. Stella-Iife
would be sweet, wouldn't it?-E1.
change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-07
MARYLAND Delaware and Vir-
Qinia Railway Company.
SPRING SCHEDULE

SPRING SCHEDULE.
Steamers OF this line leave Alexandria
on and after May 10, 1910,
Every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and
SATURDAY at 1870 p. m.
FOR BALTIMORE AND ALL THE
USUAL RIVER LANDINGS.
Cuisine and appointments unexcelled.
Freight for Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York solicited and handled
with caSe, Through rates and bills OF
'ladiug issued.
Single fare to Baltimore, $3.50; round
trip, $3.50; staterooms, one way, Sl.oO.
Meals SOC.
REARDON & GRIMES, Agents,
Foot Of Cameron street.
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DIRECTORS

= p;,.v Iobn p Robinson Thomas Fannon y - Nor.on
~''' Field Henry Baader. George ). French J. ~ f
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-22

way he would float a railroad enter
prise. but you can imagine how roman
tic the result Is.
who il the favored party| the
young mau asked darkly.
Really II isn't worth discussing.
Do you remember when j offered to
give It all up and go with you, BoydY'
II have never forgotten for an In
slant"
You refused TO allow It."
Certainly! | had seen too much Of
your life, and my pride figured bit
also. But am going TO have you" He
drew her to him tenderly. "You are
going to be my wife" He repeated
the words softly, reverently. MY
wifer'
She gazed up at him with a puzzled
little frown What bothers me is that
you understand me and my life so well,
while scarcely understand you or
yours at all. That seems to tell me
that ! am unsuited to you In some
way. Why. when you told me that
story Of your hardships and all that
listened as If 1t were a play or
book. but really 1t didn't mean any
thing to me or stir me as 1t should. !
can't understand my own failure to
understand Do you see what / am
trying to convey?"
Perfectly" he answered, releasing
her with a little unadmitted sense Of
disappointment at his heart 81 sup
pose 1t Is only natural"
II do hope you succeed this time"
she continued. IL am growing deadly
tired of things Not tired Of waiting
for you. but ] am getting to be old;
/ am, indeed. Why, at times ! actual
ly have an inclination to do fancy
work-the unfailing symptom. Do you
realize that l am twenty-five years
oldw
The portieres parted, and Wayne
Wayland stood in the opening.
He advanced to shake the young
mans hand. his demeanor gracious and
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-22

OH 70 him for my presence here to-
night"
Alton Clyde made his astonishmen'
evident bv inauiring incredulously OF
Fraser. Then that scheme of yours to
establish a gas plant at Nome was
alp
certainly" Emerson laughed. The
,ncandescent lamp travels about as
fast as the prospector. Nome Is light
ed by electricity and has been for
years"
as it?" demanded Fraser, with an
assumption Of the supremest surprise.
"You know as well as ! do"
"H'm! I'd forgotten. Just the same,
nv plan was good one. Gas Is
cbeaper." He reached for his glass,
at which Clyde's eye fell upon his
missing fingers. and the young club
man exploded:
"WelI. if that's the kind Of pill you
are, maybe you didn't lose your mitt
In the Boer war either"
Emerson answered for the adventur-
err: Hardly lie got blood poisoning
from a hangnail.'
CLYDE began to laugh uncOntrollably
"ReaIlv. that's great, oh. that's love
lyr
Clyde said he was in poor health
and wanted q chance to regain lost
appetite and lost money.
"I'll give you Il chance TO recoup,"
said Boyd Il ain here to raise some
money on a good proposition
The younger man Leaned forward
eagerly IF you say it's good that's
all | want 10 know. I'll take n chance.
I'm in for Anything from pitch and toss
to manslaughter."
"I'l tell you what it is and you can
use your own Judgment"
81 haven't particle" Clyde confess
ed. IF | had | wouldn't need 10 in
vest. Go ahead. however: I'm all ears.
The other outlined the plan. To Clyde
Boyd Emerson had ever represented
the ultimate type of all that was most
desirable. and time had not lessened
his admiration.
at looks as If there might be jolly
rumpus. doesn't it?" he questioned.
ut does"
"Then I've got to see It. I'll put In
my share If you'll let me go along"
you go! Why, you wouldn't like
that sort of thing" said Emerson. con.
siderably nonplused.
''Oh, wouldn't L? I'd eat It! It's just
what need. I'd revel In that outdoor
life" He threw back his narrow Shout
ders I'm a regular scout when II
comes to roughing it. Why, | camped
in the Thousand islands all one sum-
mer, and I've been deer hunting in the
Adirondacks We didn't get any
they were too far from the hotel. But
i know all about mountain life"
"This is totally different" Boyd OBJ
jected, but Clyde ran on, his enthu-
siasm growing as he tinted the mental
picture to suit himself
Clyde was lost In an exposition of
his fitness as a fisherman when Fra
ser burst out:
Hello! There's George"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-22

DON'T OFFER ME YOUR HAND; IT'S DIRTY"
me some time alone with you. my lady.
I must leave early"
There was time for no more, for
Wayne Wayland entered. followed by
another gentleman at the nrst sight Of
whom Emerson started, while his mind
raced or into dizzy whirl Of incredu-
lily. II could not be! It was too gro
tesque-too ridiculousl What prank
Of malicious fate was this7 He turned
his eyes to the door again to see IL by
any chance there were q third visitor,
but there was mot, and he was forced
to respond to Mr.. Wayland's greeting.
The other man had meanwhile stepped
directly to Mildred, az II he had eyes
for no one else. and was bowling over
her hand when her father spoke.
"Mr. Emerson, let me present you ia
Mr.. Marsh. I believe you have never
happened to meet here" Marsh turned
az IL reluctant to release the girls
hand. and not until his own was out.
stretched did he recognize the other.
The two mumbled the customary sal.
utations.
You two will get along famously,"
said Mr.. Wayland- "Mr. Marsh is &C
Quainted with your country, Boyd"
ABR Marsh exclaimed quickly,
sAre you an Alaskan. Mr.. EmersonT"
Indeed. he Is 80 welded to the coun.
try that be Is going back tomorrow"
Mildred offered.
Marsh's frst look Of challenge now
changed to one Of the liveliest interest,
and Boyd imagined the fellow endeav.
oring to link him, through the AFFAIR
at the restaurant, with the presence
ofBig George in Chicag0.u Qa.Is 4
"Ies," Boyd answered vcautiously. II
am . typical Alaskan-disappointsd
bat noe discouraged"
@what business7
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-22


the forlorn droop of her lips stayed
him Without thought Of conse-
quences and prompted largely by his
leaping spirits, he stopped and. before
she could divine his purpose. kissed
her.
"Goodby." he laughed. with dancing
eyes. That's my answer" And the
next second he was at the sled The
dogs leaped at his shout. and the caval-
cade was In motion
But the girl stood without sound or
gesture. bareheaded under the wintry
sky, a startled. wondering light In her
eyes which did not fade until the men
were lost TO view far up the river trail
Then she breathed deeply and turned
into the house. oblivious TO Constan-
tine aud the young squaw. who held
the sick baby up for her inspection.
The hazards Of winter travel In the
north are manifold at best. but the
and she doesn't know any other kind
OF life"
And scrst Was that Boyd Emerson
had gone to Alaska, to the Klondike,
TO win fortune and thus to win the
girl he loved. He fixed his own time
for returning and 30 II was that MIL
dred Waylsnd had awaited him.
II today, after three years Of depri-
vation. she seemed to him more beam
tiful than ever-ths interval having
served merely to enhances her charm
and strengthen the yearning Of his
heart--she seemed In the same view
still further removed from his sphere.
His story nnished, Boyd went on to
tell her vaguely Of his future plans,
and 1t last ne asked her. with some
thing less than an accepted lovers
condolences;
"Win you wait another yearY
She laughed lightly. You dear boy,
am not up for auction. This Is not
the third and last CALL / am not sure
could induce anybody to take me
even II desired"
Il read the rumor OF your engage
ment In San Francisco paper"
She mentioned number Of names
counting them on On her finger tips
s'Then. Of course. there are the old
standbys. Mr.. Macklin. Tommy Tur'
ner. tho Lawton boys
~And Alton Clyde"
TO Be sure: little Alton, like the
brook. runs on forever. He still wor.
ships you, Boyd. By the way"
1M.-I "A
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-22

pIoyed hand. which the big. uncouth
man who faced him refused to take
The other three had risen. George
seemed to be cropping for retort
Finally he blurted out hoarsely:
Don't offer me your hand It's
dirty! It's got blood on IT,!
"Nonsenser Marsh smiled. Let's
be friends again. George Bygones are
bygones."
You dirty ratr' breathed the fisher,
man
Very well. If you wish TO be OBJ
stinate"-Willis Marsh shrugged his
shoulders carelessly, although In his
voice there was metallic note-"l
have nothing to say. Mr. Bait and
| had a business misunderstanding"
he said smoothly to Emerson, which
| hoped was forgotten 1t didn't
amount to much
At this Bait uttered choking snarl
and stepped forward, only TO meet
Boyd, who intercepted him
Behave yourself" he ordered.
Don't make a scene" And before the
big fellow could prevent il he had
linked arms with him and swung him
around. The movement was executed
so naturally that none of the patrons
of the cafe noticed ii except perhaps
as preparation for departure. Marsh
bowed civilly and returned to his seat.
Alton Clyde clamored for enlighten-
ment as to the reason for this erup-
ton
That is the fellow we will have to
fight" Boyd explained He is the
head of the cannery combination at
Kalvik and bitter enemy OF
Georges
Clyde spoke earnestly. We'll. that
absolutely settles it as far rs ! am
concerned This is bound to end in a
row"
You mean you don't want to join
u.s."
Don't wanr n! Why, I've just got
to, that's all. The $4,000 is yours
A month had elapsed when Emer.
son at last expressed to George the
Encouragement that had lain silently
in both mems minds.
You've played your string out. EN-?
Absolutely. I've done everything
except burglary. but | can't raise that
100000 Times are hard, and I've
bled my friends of every dollar they
can spare"
Its an awful big piece Of money
Bait admitted. with a sigh.
81 never fully realized before how
very large" Boyd said. And yet
without that amount the Seattle bank
won't back us for the remainder"
"Oh, it's no use to tackle the bust
ness on q small scale" Big George
pondered Wed ought to be on the
coast now We're shy $4,000. eh?"
Yes"
But the clouds were blown away q
few days after when Alton Clyde
threw down twenty-five $1,000 bills be
fore Boyd-got from mysterious
source which he refused to name
Emerson later met the leading suitol
aside from HIMSELF for Mildred Way
lands hand. parsonage whose exist
ence he felt as a continued menace
He was visiting Mildred at her home
Hearing voices outside the library
the young man asked hurriedly: Give
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-22

WAYNE wAYLAND STOOD IN THE OPENING.
hearty. welcome home. You have
been having quite vacation. haven't
you? Let's see. it's two years. isn't
itY'
Three years. Emerson replied.
impossible. Dear. dear. how time
flies when one is busy
Boyd has been telling me Of his
adventures" said Mildred. HE Is
going to dine with u.s."
Have you come home to stay7" ask
ed the father.
mo. sir. shall return in q few
weeks"
Mr.. Wayland's cordiality seemed to
increase In some subtle manner.
well, am sorry you didn't make
n fortune. my boy But. rich or poor.
your friends are delighted to see you.
and we shall certainly keep you for
dinner | am interested in that north
western country myself. and | want to
ask some questions about It."
II was well on toward midnight when
Emerson reached his hotel, and. being
too full of his visit with Mildred to
sleep. he strolled through the lobby
and into the Pompeian room.
Boyd Emerson. BY Jove. I'm glad
TO see you he turned to face an
anaemic youth whose colorless. gas
bleached face was wrinkled into an
expansive grin.
Hello. Altonr'
They shook hands like old friends.
while Alton Clyde continued to ex-
press his delight
$50 you've been rougking 1t out In
Nebraska. chr
ALASKA"
so 1t was. always get those places
mixed Come over and have q drink.
want TO talk to you. Funny thing,
just met a Klondiker myself this
evening. Great chap tool want you
to know him; he's Immense. His name
II Froelich. but he isn't Dutchman
Come on. you'll like him"
Clyde led his companion toward q
table.
Mr.. Froelich showed back his chair
and turned. exposing the face Of Fin
| gerless" Fraser. quite expressionless
save for tho left eyelid. which droopet
| meaningIy.
'Froelichr" said Boyd angrily
good heavens. Fraser, have you pick
ed another? thought you were going
20 stick to 'Frobisher'" Turning Il
Clyde, he observed: This mans nam,
Is Fraser One Of mis- peculiarities Il
dislike of proper names. He hal
| never found one that suited him."
Il like 'Froelich pretty WELL" OBJ
served the impcrturbable Fraser. II
sounds distanguay and"-
Don't believe anything he tells you.
BOYD broke IN. seating himself. III
n the most circumstantial liar In IN
northwest. and II you don't watch hin
l&vssy minute no Win SELL yo1 . hy
draulic milne o. = rubber plamtatipn q
| = sponge dshery. Underneath HI q
eentricitiea however. ~ - really |
psstty decept fellow. and ] an indsb(
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-22

Il
I'M left the two other men In the
III store, and. seeking Cherry out
- In the little parlor, asked her
to play for him. Again the blend
ing Of their voices brought them
closer, his aloofness wore off, and he
became an agreeable, accomplished
companion whose merry wit and boy
fish sympathy stirred emotions In the
girl that threatened her peace OF
mind 1t was their last hour together
before embarking on his perilous jour-
ney in search Of the golden fleece, and
his starved affections clamored for
sympathy. while the iron I'm his blood
felt the magnetic propinquity Of sex.
For her part, she lay awake far into
the morning hours, now bllssfully
floating on the current of half formed
desires, now vaguely fearing some
dread that clutched her.
The goodbys were brief and COM
monplace. There was time for moth
ing more, for the dogs were straining
to be off and the December air bit
neiCeiy' DuI Snciiy SaliSu LLhciooh
aside and In rather tremulous voice
begged him again to consider well this
enterprise before finally committing
himself to It. IF this were any other
country. II there were any law up here
or any certainty Of getting a square
deal I'd never say word; I'd urge
you to go the limit. But
He was about to laugh off her fears,
as he had done before. when the plain
tive wrinkle between her brows and
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-22
CHAPTER VII.

|0MERsoN turned to behold Balt's
huge figure all but blocking the
Ill distant door.
u Call him in" said Clyde
quickly. II want to meet him. He
looks just my sort" And accordingly
Emerson motioned to the fisherman.
Seeing there was no help for 1t. Big
George composed himself and ventured
timidly across the portal
Gimme a lemonade. quick; I'm all
het up" he ordered. II can't get no
footholt on these fancy floors. they're
so dang slick"
Mr. Clyde offers to put $4,000 into
the deal If he can go to Kalvik with
us and help run the cannery." explain
ed Emerson.
George looked over the clubman care
fully from his curly crown to his slen-
der. high heeled shoes. then smiled
broadly.
It's up to Mr.. Emerson I'm willing
II he is" Whereupon. vastly encour-
aged. Clyde proceeded to expatiate
upon his own SURPRISING qualifica-
tons. While he was speaking a party
Of three men approached and seated
themselves at an adjoining table. As
they pulled out their chairs Big George
| CHANGED to glance In their direction.
Then put DOWN MS Iemonaue glass care
| fully.
whats the matterT Boyd demand.
ed In low tone, for the big fellows
face had suddenly gone livid. while
his eyes had widened like those Of an
enraged animal
that's himr' George growled.
That's the dirty .houndr' ~
"Sit sillr' commanded Emerson.
Don't make a fool Of yourself" he
cautioned.
that's himr' repeated George, bis
eyes glaring redly. That's Willis
Marsh"
"WhereY' Emerson whirled curious
~, but there was no need for George
to point out his enemy. for one Of the
strangers stood as II frozen. with hil
hand upon the back Of his chair, ar
expression Of the utmost establishment
upon his face. A smile was dying
from his lips.
| Boyd beheld plump thickset mar
Of thirty eight In evening dress. There
was nothing distinctive about him ex
cept, perhaps, his hair, which was Of Z
decided reddish hue. He was light Of
complexion: his mouth was small ant
Of q rather womanish appearance, du,
to the full red lips. He was wei
groomed. well fed; In all ways he wal
typical city bred man. Raising hiI
brows in recognition. he nodded pleas
antly to Bait. then. as II on secont
thought. excused himself to his com
| panions and stepped toward the othe
group.
~ How do you do. Georgei What q
ths name Of goodness ars you doinl
llherea hardly Alrecognissds you.'
Aarsh's voice was round aud musicaI
hi accent eastern with IN assump
TIN a hsaStiness, ~ extsndsd Z whit
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-22
lTo RE coNTINUED.l
A SIinht Chanue.

Slight changes sometimes make
great difference. Dinner for nothing"
would be agreeable. for instance; not
SO. Nothing for dinner"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-22

chance. That's why we leave tomor-
row and go by way Of the Katmai
pass"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-22
CHAPTER w.

CHAPTER ".
N1URING the evening Emerson
I'M left the two other men In the
nE store, and. seeking Cherry out
- In the little parlor, asked her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-02

this function is not by any means Inn
tied to religious teaching. 1t is a duty
of the state and necessary for it's own
protection
The aim of these articles is, in the
main, to reach the better nature of the
teamster and boy driver. It is an ap-
peal to each and every one who has
anything at all to do with a horse, a
mule, or any other living animal, to be
merciful, kind and considerate to-
ward them. True it is, they are our
slaves, but not to be tortured. True it
is, that they must work for us, but not
be overworked True. we are their
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-02
Pictures

man or boy applying for a position as
driver should prove his qualifications
emitting him to handle a horse He
should be made to prove himself as
At person to drive horse. He should
be made to understand that it is not
spade or shovel that he is to handle,
but a highly developed living organ
ism. and that any avoidable injury in
fiicted is keenly felt and seldom re-
sented. 1t is with such hopes in my
mind that close these lines. 1t is
the hope that human nature caa be
reached better through the sympathetic.
senses than through $50 and costs"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-02
SCORE IN ORATORY
John Kaiser and Miss Ruth
Haefele Awarded Honors in
High School Contests.
IN THE DISTRICT MATCHES
Second Places In Local Preliminaries
Awarded john Streckfus and
Miss Gladys DunIayy.

The defamation and oratorical con-
tests held at the Rock Island high
school last evening were well attended.
though not as largely as deserved by
the class Of reading and orations given.
The contests were held for the pur-
pose Of determining who shall repre-
sent the school In oratorical ana de-
clamatory meets during the winter,
especially the Big Eight" composed
OF central and western high schools
of the state. In the oratorical contest
i've young men were entered ana In
the deciamatory contest three young
ladies took part. John Kaiser was ad-
judged the winner OF the former and