Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-09-08


man in wading boots, his eyes covered
with immense blue goggles-a French
chauffeur If one might judge by GER
tain strong proofs in garments and
feature; life saving crew from up
the coast who had just arrived after
long distance view Of the wreck and
several water side characters belong
ing in New Jersey way to the Cap
tain Harrod class. The man with the
books seemed tired with his burden
and was using occasional strong words.
'Set down. set down your honorable
load" said Craighead IF honor may
be harried with curse. Fellow citi-
zens. we are delighted with what we
have seen of your little city. The eli
mate is lovely, the air fresh and the
water warm. We like It, What do
you call it?''
Carson drew Craighead aside and
suggested dry clothes.
"Be silent, sirrah." cried Craighead,
land do as you are bid. Friends. the
performance in the big tent is about
to open. This, Mr.. Van Brunt. is one
of the principals"
| "Of age, l see" said Mr.. Van Brunt,
looking at Carson. Il guess it's all
right. An where's the o.h~r party?"
A maid who had devoted herself to
Virginia replied that Ms; Suarez was
| quite able to see people.
Come. Mr. Van F., It." said Craig
head, 'and view the I. cious remains"
/ Craighead entered III Virginia's Come
\ In - Ian m.
Their than to insert half his body and
all his head in the room and look
searchingly at Miss Suarez.
/ "Of course" said he, you're over
eighteen?"
considerably" said Virginia. but
Mr.. Van Brunt had vanished. Craig
head gazed solemnly at Virginia and
spoke sepulchrally.
These" said he. ARE some of the
local forms of the initiation Be ODE
dent and thou shalt prosper. Don't
do nothin' that you amt told to-see?"
What does this feolery mean?" ask
ed Carson as Craighead emerged into
the paror, where Mr.. Van Brunt was
engaged in filing up blanks and tear
"Foolery?" said Craighead PRO-
fame not the sacred mysteries of Eleu-
sis. Don't get cynical or funny. You
are not a very important person here.
Friends, fellow citizens. Jerseymen.
lend me your ears. We have met for
certain reasons connected with the VI
tai statistics of our common country
to originate an epthet. Two problems
look the American people in the face
and gnash their probematical teeth
and snort What are they? Ny friend
the doctor, who has returned with
healing in his fins. and our reverend
friend In the waders can bear Wit
ness from their reduced perquisites
that | speak sooth when l say that
these portentous national dangers lie
in celibacy. 4 have made a speciality
Of It,"
"Hooray" shouted the captain of
the life saving crew.
"My honorable and gallant friend"
said Craighead, indicating the captain.
hath Smith college pin on his serv-
ice shirt. It's not to thee, . potential
benedict. that l speak. We are here
to call not the inoculated, but the h!th-
erto immune. to repentance. Fellow
reformers, at the request of my friend
Mr.. Carson-General Theodo' Cahson.
NJ. Al sent motorcar for Mr.. Van
Brunt, and the county seat Of this
county, so far as the marriage records
are concerned Is here, The Rev. Mr..
Coryell has kindly agreed to perform
the ceremony. l will assume the chair
II there are no objections. will ell
terrain motion ordering the nuptials
to proceed. assume motion for the
regular order Reading of the minutes
dispensed with All in favor of the
marriage of Theodore Carson and vir-
ginia Suarez say 'Aye."
There was swelling roar of "ayes"
that startled Virginia into belief that
a political convention was in session in
the parlor. Craighead called for the
nays" with no response
ut Is VOTE" said he-'unanimous-
"! l congratulate you in this har-
mony, 1t augurs we'll for successful
campaign and triumphant election
Will some one volunteer TO play the
wedding march? Thank you. sir
This to the captain of the life savers,
who seated himself on piano stool
and ran his hands over the keys.
And now. general" said Craighead
to Carson, "all is ready The statutes
In such case made and provided are
all fulfilled. Bring out the bride and
let the rapture culminate"
"Craighead." said Carson. ..come out.
side and I'll break every bone in your
tedy"'
No one heard this but Craighead. and
/, he received the announcement with the
snavest Of bows and a withdrawal
: with Carson a., his ar.r,,