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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1911-02-13

answered. THAT would be a great
pleasure. Mr.. Redfield, If mother feels
able to spare me-"
"Pve talked with her. She Is anx-
ious to have you co.
Virginia was indeed greatly pleased
and PLEASANTLY excited by this mes
sage. for she had heard much of Mrs.
Redfeld's exclusiveness and also of
the splendor Of her establishment.
She hurried a way to dress with such
hutter Of joyous anticipation that Red
field felt quite repaid for the pressure
he had put upon his wife to induce
her to write that note. you may
leave Lie Wetherford out of the
count, my dear" he had said. There
IL nothing Of her discernible In the
girl. Virginia Is lady. don't know
where she got 1t, but she's q gentle
woman by nature"
1t was hot and still I'm town, but no
sooner was the car in motion than
both heat and dust were forgotten.
Redfeld's machine was not large, and,
AZ he was content to go at moderate
speed. conversation was possible.
He was OF that sunny. optimistic.
ever youthful nature which finds de-
light I'm human companlonship under
any conditions whatsoever. He accept
ed this girl for what she seemed-a
fresh. unspoiled child. He saw moth
ing cheap or commonplace In her and
was not disposed TO impose any Of her
father's wild doings upon her calen-
Oar. He had his misgivings a. to her
future. That was the main reason why
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1911-02-13

he finished. and Lee Virginia. with a
girls vague comprehension of the
mans world. unprecedented in Redtield's
speech large and daring purpose
Gregg sneered. Perhaps you intend
to run for congress on that line of
talk"
Redbeld's voice was placid. AT any
rate, | intend to represent the policy
that will change this state from the
sparsely settled battle-ground Of "A lot
of mounted hoboes to state with an
honorable place among the other com
monwealths. If this be treason make
the most of it,
Cnvanagh was disturbed. for. while
he felt the truth of his chiefs words.
be was In doubt as TO the policy of ut
tering them. He rose Il must be go
ing" he said. with a smile.
Again the pang of loss touched her
heart. When will you come again ?"
she asked IN low voice.
at is hard TO say. rangers place
is In the forest. am very seldom IN
town. Just now the danger of fires is
great. and | am very uneasy. may
not be down again for a month"
The table was empty now. and they
were standing in comparative isoln
ton. looking into each others eyes In
silence. AT last she murmured
you've helped me. I'm going to stay
a little while anyway and do what
can"
I'm sorry | can't be of actual serv-
Ice, but am soldier with work to
do. Even If l were here could not
help you MS regards the townspeope
They all hate me quite cordially. but
Redfied, and especially Mrs. Redfield
can be Of greater aid and comfort
Hes quite often here and when you
are lonely and discouraged let him take
yon up to Elk Lodge"
He extended his hand. and as she
took 1t he thrilled to the soft strength
of 1t. It'll next time" he said, good
luck"
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1911-02-13
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The county commits slouers were
busy today allowing claims against
the county. They also voted to send
check of $40 to the Good Roads
conference and instructed the clerk to
forward the same to T.. c. Van Dieet,
the treasurer OF the permanent organ
ization.
p. s. Taylor was appointed horticul.
tural inspector for La Plata comfy.
at a salary not to exceed $3.50 per
year.
This afternoon County Superintand-
ent Mrs. Pulford appeared before the
board to protest against reducing the
general school levy one-half mill sincs
1t works hardship against the Bay
field and Kline districts.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1911-02-13
CHAPTER v.

Virginia TAKES ANOTHER MOTOR RIDE.
7 ZEE vIRGINIA'S efforts TO refine
the little hotel produced an
amazing change in Eliza Weth
erford's affairs. The dining
room swarmed with those seeking
food. and as the news of the girls
beauty went out upon the range the
cowboys sought excuse to ride In and
get II square meal and n glimpse of the
queen" whose hand had witched the
Old shack" into n marvel of cleanliness.
Generally they failed of SO much as
glance at her, for she kept away from
the dining room at mealtime.
4 Lee Virginia was fully aware Of this
male curiosity and vaguely conscious
of the light which shone In the eyes
of some of them (men like Gregg.
She had begun to understand. too. that
hrr mothers reputation was a barrier
between the better class of folk and
herself But as they came now and
again TO take n meal they permitted
themselves word In her praise.
which she resented. ~ don't want
their friendship now" she declared
bitterly.
AS she gained courage to look about
her she began to be Interested In some
of her boarders.
So far as the younger men were con-
cerned. she saw little to admire and
much to hate. They were crude and
embarrassing rowdies for the most
part, She was put upon her defense by
their glances. and she came to dread
walking along the street, SO open and
coarse were their words Of praise.
Few Of these lOafers had the courage
to stand on their feet and court her
favor, but there was one who speedily
became her chief prosecutor. This was
Neill Ballard. celebrated land made
impudent) by two years travel with a
wild west show. He was tall. lean.
angular and freckled, but his horse
manship was marvellous and his skill
with the rope magical.
He had lost his engagement by rea-
son of a drunken brawl. and he was
now living with his sister. the wife of
a small rancher near by. Virginia de-
spised the other men, but she feared
this one, and quite justly.
The Greggs. father and son, were
In open rivalry for Lee also. but In diff
ferent ways. The older man, who had
already been married several times,
was disposed to buy her hand In what
he called honorable wedlock." but the
son, at heart libertine approached
her as one who despised the west and
who, being kept In the beastly coun-
try by duty to a parent. was ready to
amuse himself at any ones expense.
He had no purpose In life but to feed
bis body and escape toll.
The chlvalry of the plains. of which
Lee had read so much and which she
supposed she remembered was gone.
She doubted II 1t had ever existed
among these centaurs. Why should 1t
inhere In ignorant, brutal plainsmen
my more than In ignorant. brutal fac
tory hands?
There came to her now and again
gentle old acknowledgements they
would be called-and shy boys from
the farms. but for the most part the
men she saw imblttered her, aud she
kept out OF their sight as much ms pos
sible. Her keenest pleasures. almost
her only pleasures. lay In the occasion
al brief visits of Cnvanagh as he rode
In for his mail.
Lie perceived all these attacks on
her daughter and was Infatuated by
fhom uS, hro,ru wora kpnttad with
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1911-02-13

know what's the matter of me. It's
his job to tell me I'm sick. and In
scared Of his verdict"
"Nonsensep' he replied You can't
| afford to put of getting him much
longer. I'm going back tonight. but
I'll be over again tomorrow. Why
don't you let me bring him down? 1t
will save you $12. And. by the way,
suppose you let me take Lee Virginia
home with me. She looks a bit de-
pressed. An outing will do her good
She's taken hold here wonderfully"
Hasn't she? But should have sent
her away the very first night I'm get
ting to depend on her. I'm plumb
foolish about her now-can't let her
out of my sight. and yet I'm Off my
feed worrying over her. Gregg is get
ting dangerous. You can't fool me
when 1t comes to men. Curse 'em.
They're all alike. every one of them
won't have my girl mistreated, I tell
you that. Pm not fit to be her mother
Now, that's the truth. Reddy, and this
| rotten little back country COW town is
| no place for her. But what can I do?
she won't leave me so long as I'm
sick. and every day ties her closer to
me. don't know what I'd do without
her. If I'm going to die want her
by me when | take my drop, so you
see just how I'm placed"
She looked yellow and drawn as she
ended. and Redfield was moved by her
| unwoDted tenderness
Nov. let me advise" he began aft
err moments pause. I'VE mustn't let
the girl get homesick. I'll take her
home with the this afternoon and
bring her back along with doctor to-
morrow
"All right, but before you go want
| to have private talk. want to tell
you something"
He warned her away from what
promised to be confession. "Now,
now, Eliza. don't tell me anything that
| requires that tone of voice. I'm bad
person to keep secret. and you might
| be sorry for it. | don't want to know
anything more about your business
than can guess"
| II don't mean the whisky trade"
she explained. i've cut that all out
anyway. It's something more impor-
| tant-it's about Ed and me-"
Il don't want to hear that either"
he declared. Let bygones be by
cones. What you did then Is outlaw
ed anyway. Those were fierce times.
and want to forget them" He look.
| ed about. Let me see Miss Virginia
and convey to her Mrs. Redfield's In
| vitation."
She's In the kitchen, 1 reckon. Go
right out"
| He was rather glad of a chance to
see the young reformer In action and
smiled as he came upon her surround
ed by walters and cooks, busily super
intending the preparations for the
noon meal. which amounted to tu-
| mutt each day.
She saw Redfeld. nodded and few
moments later came toward him,
flushed and beaming with welcome.
"Tm glad to see you again, Mr.. Super
| visor"
He bowed profoundly Mrs. Red
field sends by me u formal invitation
| to you to visit Elk Lodge. She is not
quite able to take the long ride. else
she'd come to you" Here he handed
her note. II suggest that you 20 up
with me this afternoon, and tomorrow
We'll fetch the doctor down to see
| your mother. What do you say to
that"
Her eyes were dewy with grateful
| appreciation Of his kindness as she
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1911-02-13
sHERlFF's SALE At OXFORD.

F. w. Wilkerson left for Oxford this
morning to conduct = sale OF stock
and farm implements for Joe Pecin-
oysky. Quite a party OF Durangoites
left for Oxford this morning. Among
them We noted: Charles Cram. n. l.
Main, Joe Copplnger and T. X. Ir-
win.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-30

The Ladies Aid Society will have
bazaar in the Bendixen store build
ing Thursday, December l4th. Fancy
work will be sold in the afternoon
and supper will be served during the
evening, beginning at $50. Menu
next week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-30
HAMLIN
&hSh51%1S5s%y5S5%hs

Michael Nissen killed three Jack
rabbits last week.
Mrs. Jacob Anderson is on the
sick list this week.
Charles Higgins shelled corn for
Clint Rice last week.
Mrs. Chris Nielsen of Extra attend
q church here last Wednesday.
T. H. Lastine sold his farm last
week to Peter Christensen in Extra.
Miss Minnie Beck visited friends in
Hamlin from Saturday until Sunday.
Mr.. Peter r. Nissen was in Extra
on business last Friday and Saturday.
Miss Annie Kyhnn die some sew
ing for Mrs. H. P. Mortensen last
week.
Peter Mortensen Jr. has been suf-
fering with sore throat the last few
days.
Miss Aunie Kyhnn is doing some
sewing for Mrs. Hans Aagaard this
week.
Boys, have your cow bells handy.
There will be wedding in the neigh
borhood this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Mortensen Wis.
tied at the Peter Juel home in Coun-
Gil Bluffs last week.
Cnrls GUIDE of Extra visited his
brother and sister in Hamlin from
Sunday until Monday.
Chris Kirk and Annie Aagsard
went to Atlantic to visit the formers
sister at the Hospital.
Andrew Hansen, one of the Ham
lin ball players, killed Jack Rabbit
last week with an ear of corn.
Mrs Anton Davis has been very
low the last week or two but is slow
ly improving at this writing.
Mr.. Chris Lastine and Miss Annie
Jensen were married in Atlantic last
week. They moved into the house
Just vacated by George Robertson.
The Masquerade Ball here Satur-
day was we'll attended and a good
time was reported by all present.
Four prizes were given; George GUIDE
first, Emil Wiges second, and the
girls were; Lizzie Guide first, Omar
Rasmussen second.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-30

That is a good idea," she acknowi-
edged, but l should feel much more
comforted, Dicky Robson, If you
would show little more concern over
the fate of poor Tcodkins!"
Nearly week passed, with no trace
of the missing pet. Then one eve
ming, as his mistress sat in her piazza
chair, she beheld smiling young man
stride up her walk with fluffy, white
object in his arms.
'Toodkins!" cried the girl.
ooh, Dick, sit down and tell me
about it. had given up ever finding
him, and here he is, happy and fat and
as white as snow Oh. the dear. dear
Toodkins!"
81 suppose you mean expensive?"
observed the young man, sitting down
comfortably In swing seat near II
owe every policeman and small boy in
the city. In that sense, Toodkins is q
very dear cat!"
The girl laughed mischievously.
But tell me, Dick, all the particu-
lars. Oh, but you will get long mark
for this days work If this could
have happened last Thursday there is
no knowing what the full of the moon
might have brought you!"
I'm going to change to the new
moon for luck" observed Robson,
swinging thoughtfully, 80 be pre-
pared. And I'm going to wear hand
kerchief over my left eye so I'm sure
to see the crescent over my right
shoulder. Oh. it's a sure thing this
time, Evelyn, so you may as we'll give
UP the struggle! I've ordered the
ring, and stopped in to tell several
of the girls on my way up here to
very hurried affair.""
'Will you tell me about finding
Toodkins?" asked Miss Foyler with
frosty precision.
There isn't much to tell had
about given up finding the poor fell
low, When CHANGED to see him in q
window of a comfortable looking
house. The family had to admit it
was not their cat; so bore him away
In triumph! Toodkins himself will
have to furnish the particulars"
"How very singular" observed Ev-
elyn. Il never saw TODD go to a
stranger before!"
Stranger! Good Heavens, child, am
| not as good as one of the family?
Have not rescued TODD from q
Inconsistencies and regret for his lack
of geographical knowledge; and you
from the depth of a black sorrow!
Am I not merely waiting for the
moons omen, to proclaim you mine
to the world you and Toodkins!"
There was long silence on the
shadowy veranda, broken only by the
song of the animated ball of white
fur on Robison's knee.
Come over here, Evelyn, and sit
with me-" begged contrite Richard,
at last. The cat Shows more graft
tude to me than you do"
Miss Foyler allowed herself to be
persuaded
Il may be blunderer. And l did
not bring any blue roses-but l
brought the cat back!" he observed
Yes, you are blunderer," she
murmured in voice that caused the
young man to take her suddenly in his
arms
"The dearest blunderer in the world,
Dicky," pressing her cheek contritely
to his. You haven't been here once
in the rast week that your coat was
not sprinkled with-white cat hairs!"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-30
A Household Medicine

That stops coughs quickly and cures
colds is Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound. Mrs. Anna Peltzer, 1926 Jeffer-
son ST., So. Omaha, Nebraska, says; II
can recommend Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound as sure cure for coughs and
colds. 1t cured my daughter of bad
cold and my nelghbor, Mrs. Benson,
cured herself and her whole family with
Foley S Honey and Tar Compound Ev-
eryone in our neighborhood speaks high
ly of it," Sold by all druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-30

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets do not sicken or grippe, and may
be taken with perfect safety by the
most delicate woman or the youngest
child. The old and feeble will also find
them moss suitable remedy for aiding
and strengthening their weakened di-
gestion and for regulating the bowels.
For sale by Winfrey & Chantry.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-30
Oakfield and Brayton
DIR and Mrs Koob W ere in Allan

DR. and Mrs Koob ere in Attain
tic Friday.
f. l.. Freeman was business call
or in Extra Thursday.
Mrs. A. G Colvin was visiting rel
atives in Atlantic Friday.
Mrs. Calvin Dimick went to Allan
tic Friday for short visit.
Mabel Gothard was the guest of
Anna Andersen over Sunday.
Soren Daugaard had business call
ing him to Des Moiues Monday.
]. B. Rendleman of Extra was a
business caller in Brayton Friday.
Nels Hansen of Atlantic was tran
.sacting business in Brayton Friday.
The Ladies Aid Society met Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs o. F. Ide.
Peter Tbieen went to Carroll last
week to visit his parents few days.
Kathleen Freeman and Nora Lar
sen we're shopping in Atlantic Sat-
urday.
j. P. Bendixen of Omaha W as look
ing after business In Brayton last
week.
Mrs. G. L. Bison spent Friday in
Extra with her daughter, Mrs. Hen
ry Hansen.
Harry Evertt of Avoca spent some
time last week at the home of his un-
Gle, R P Clark.
Martin Beck left Friday for q
weeks visit with his brother at Ra-
cine, Wisconsin.
Mrs. Luther Hershey of Extra is
visiting this week with her parents,
DR.. and Mrs. Koob.
Henry Bell and family from south
of Atlantic were visiting at the VIM.
Onken home Sunday.
Leslie Thompson of Stuart was Wis
iting his father, Station Agent VIM.
Thompson last week.
l. P. Hallock went to Atlantic Sat-
urday for few days visit with his
daughter, Mrs. John Curry.
II. J. Cooley went to Audubon
Monday and from there he will go to
Manning to visit his mother.
Theo Daugaard, Albert Hansen and
Walter Nymand went to Des Moines
Monday to attend school at Highland
Park College.
McNierney Bros. of Atlantic ship
ped bunch of cattle from Brayton
Monday, which they bought of the
farmers in this vicinity.
Roscoe Essington and wife, Mrs.
7. j. McGovern and Mrs. j. w. Can
non made a shopping trip to Allan
tic Friday in the formers auto.
The Ladies Aid Society will have
bazaar in the Bendixen store build
ing Thursday, December 14th. Fancy
work will be sold in the afternoon
and supper will be served during the
evening, beginning at $50. Menu
next week
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-30
Backache, Headache, Nervousness.

and rheumatism, both in men and wo
men, mean kidney trouble. Do not al
low it to progress beyond the reach o
medicine but stop it promptly with Fo-
ley Kidney Pills. They regulate the &C :
ton of the urinary organs. Tonic in ac.J
ton, quick in results, Sold by all deal
ers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-30
Remember

We want to buy your hides. Get
our prices before you sell.
Mis- Larson & Son,
Bray.on, Iowa
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-30
Money 10 Loan

with the German Savings Bank.
Lowest rates, optional payments.
Abstracts promptly furnished. In
surance written by reliable compan-
es.
Nash & Phelps
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-30
For Sale

Twenty head of pure bred young
Poland China boars. Call early for
choice.
S. q. Weaver,
If Rt. 1, Extra or phone
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-30
For Sale

25 or S0good thrifty shoate, big
enough for the feed lot.
Mis- Larson & Son,
Braytou, Iowa
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-30
For Rent Or Sale

80 Acre farm, good new buildings,
best of soil and fine laying land.
Enquire of Exchange Bank. MIC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-24
BIBLE CLASS AT BANQUET.
Program of Exercises includes Music
and Addresses of Greeting.

Glass No. 1 of the Bible school of the
Second Baptist Church. 4th street and
Virginia avenue southeast. gave a ban
que last night In the main room Of the
church. More than 1o5 members of the
class and invited guests were present.
Divine blessing was invoked by Rev. Hin
son v. Hewlett, minister OF the church.
Thomas H. Jones, president Of the class,
was POSTMASTER.
A piano solo was given by Prof. Louis
A. Potter, jr., organist of the church.
Representative John s. Burnett of Ala
bama spoke on Immigration and Re-
ligion.' After a soprano solo by Miss
Marie koontz. Rev. Mr.. Hewlett pre-
scented greetings, as minister of the
church. to the Bible school. A tenor solo
was sung by Walter Sorrell. Thomas 4.
Simpson, the teacher of the class spoke
of his appreciation of the gathering from
the standpoint Of the teacher. He intro
duced one of the guests. Mr.. Fleming.
who brought greetings from the class of
which he Is the teacher. Miss Ruby T..
Jones and Prof. Potter gave q duet, after
which .Supt. Daniel ]. Can't spoke of the
ambitions which he cherished for the
class and for the whole school as its SUI
perintendent. A baritone solo was given
by Henry Sorreli. and Rev. j. Edgar
Smith spoke of the. Bible as "a letter
from our Father"
The program was concluded after q
vote of thanks to the friends who helped
to make the occasion so enjoyable and
to the ladies or the class for the banquet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-24
Wireless Experiments Omitted.

It was impossible to carry out the ex-
periments in wireless telegraphy that had
been outlined for the meet. Lieut.. Beck
of the army had been detailed to work
the wireless from Latham's machine. but
the weather was unfavorable, and an ac-
cident to the machine prevented the ex-
periments from being carried out.
The army has designed small wireless
sending set that is easily carried by an
|aeroplane; and previous experiments In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-24
Claims Socialists Prevented War.

That the influence of the socialist par
ties Of Germany and France prevented
war between those nations over the
Moroccan affair, and between Norway
and Sweden, was the claim made by Mrs.
May Wood Simons, socialist lecturer.
last evening in address before the
local socialist party at Pythian Temple.
Mrs Simons, who is the wife of A. NJ.
Simons, editor of the Chicago Daily
Socialist. chose as her subject Socialism
as an International Power" She stated
that at the recent international socialist
congress at Copenhagen, Denmark
socialist delegates were present from
every civilized country except Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-24
FUNERAL OF MRS. BRADFORD.
Services Held in st. Pauls English
Lutheran Church.

The funeral services over the remains
of Mrs. Clara f. Meyers Bradford were
held yesterday afternoon at o'clock at
st. Paurs English Lutheran Church,
Rev. John T. Huddle conducting the
ceremony. The beautiful floral offerings
sent % tokens Of the love and affection
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-24

OIlC-Ddy NIOIt OF Tic
5000 S0isette Shirts,
original quantity was i'm
mense-but the quality ap-
pealed-and the demand has dwindled the
assortment to the point where we can prom
Use sizes and selection only tomorrow. Solid
colors: stripes and figures in self or attrac-
tive shades. Some with collars attached;
all with French (turn-back) cuffs It's a
Shirt for now-and still better Shirt for
summer wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-24
Scared by Train, Horse Runs Away.

A horse attached to buggy, driven by
John Daley of 345 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, was frightened by railroad
train while under the viaduct on II street
northeast yesterday afternoon. and ran
away. The vehicle collided with one of
the posts. Daley and Robert X. Roberts
of 9O5 Sd street southeast. who was in
the buggy, were thrown out but escaped
injury. The vehicle was damaged to the
extent Of about $75.