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The Delta independent., 1911-03-31
MEYER

THE EYE OF HER REVOLVER STARED
STRAIGHT INTO HER PRISONERS FACE.
my word is any good now. but If you'n
let me do 1t I'll go out and round up
Judge Higley. think l know where
be is"
To this Lie objected. you can't
do that, Ross; you better hold the fort
here till morning.
Lee was rather sorry. too, for young
Gregg, who bore his buffeting with
the imperturbable face of the heroes of
his class. He had gone into this en-
terprise with much the same spirit In
which he had stolen gates and mis-
placed signs during his brief college
career. and he was now disposed Qn
the presence of "A pretty girD to carry
1t out with undiminished impudence
at only means a fine, anyway" he as
sured himself
Cavanagh did not trust Gregg
either, and as this was the first time
he had been called upon to arrest men
for killing game out of season he could
not afford to fail of any precaution.
Tired and sleepy as he was he must
remain on guard. But you and your
urged.
Lie, under the spur of her dram.
talked on with bitter boldness, berat-
ing the town and its people. Gregg
listened to her with expressionless WIS.,
age, his eyes dreamily fixed on Lees
face, but his companion. the old herd
er. seemed to palpitate with shame
and fear. And Ross had the feeling at
the moment that In this ragged. un-
kempt old hobo was the skeleton Of
one of the old time heroes. He was
wasted with drink and worn by wind
and rain. but he was very far from
being commonplace.
The Delta independent., 1911-03-31
By HAMLIN GARLANI
Copyright. 1910. by Hamlin Garland

"Such a thing could not happen un-
der the English flag" he said to him
self. and at the moment his .,dopted
country seemed a miserable make
shift. Only the thought of Redfield
vigil. 1.-The chief will understand if
1t comes up to him." he said.
Lie Wetherford came hurrying in.
looking as though she had just risen
from her bed She was clothed in
long red robe, her grizzled hair was
loose. her feet were bare. and she car
ried a huge old fashioned revolver in
her hand. Her mouth was stern
Stopping abruptly as she caught
sight of Ross standing in the middle of
the floor unhurt. she exclaimed: There
you are! Are you all right?'
''As trivet," he replied.
She let her gun hand relax. "What
was the shooting?''
"a little bluff on my part"
anybody hurt?"
mo"
She was much relieved. 81 was
afraid they'd got you. | came as quick
as | could. l was abed. That fool doc
tor threw a chill into me, and I've been
going to roost early according to or
ders. l didn't hear your gun. but Lee
did, and she came to tell me. Don't
let 'em get behind you. If l was any
good I'd stay and help. What you 60
ing to do-hold your men here all
night?"
81 don't see any other way. Halsey
turned the place over to me. but He
looked about him suspiciously.
Bring 'em into my place. Lee has
had new locks put on our doors; they'll
help some"
81 don't like to do that. Mrs. Wether-
ford" he replied, with greater respect
The Delta independent., 1911-03-31

AhHs In y" o Ell o AN.
"Y YERE they come again" called
Lie as the hurry of feet
along the walk threatened
4 4 another attack. Ross Cava-
nagh again drew his revolver and
stood at guard. and Lie. recovering
her own weapon, took a place by his
side.
With the strength Of bear the new
assailant shook the bolted door LET
me in" he roared.
Its dad!' called young Gregg. go
away. you chump!"
Let me In or I'll smash this door,
retorted Gregg.
You smash that door, old Bullfrog."
announced Lie. "and I'll carry one Of
your lungs away. II you want to get
in here you hunt up the judge of this
town and the constable"
The old rancher muttered fierce
curse. while Ross explained the situa-
ton. I'm as eager to get rid Of these
culprits as any one can be. but they
must be taken by proper authority.
Bring writ from the magistrate and
you may have them and welcome"
Gregg went away without further
word. and Lie said: He'll find Hig-
ley II he's In town, and he is In town.
for l saw him this afternoon. He's
hiding out to save himself trouble"
Lee Virginia. with an understanding
Of what the ranger had endured. ask
ed: Cant l get you something to eat?
Would you like some cofYeeY'
II would indeed" he answered, and
his tone pleased her.
She hurried away to get 1t, while
Cavanagh disposed his prisoners be-
hind a couple Of tables In the corner
II guess you're In for night of It,"
he remarked grimly. 80 make your
selves as comfortable as you can.
encouragement to others of your
kind"
Lee returned soon with a pot Of
fresh coffee and some sandwiches. the
sight of which reused young Gregg to
the impudent remark: "Well. notice
that! And we're left outr But Ed
wards shrank into the shadow, as IL
the light hurt him
Ross thanked Lee formally, but
there was more than gratitude In his
glance. and she turned away to hide
her face from other eyes. Strange
place 1t was for the blooming of loves
roses, but they were in her cheeks as
she faced her mother, and Lie, with
fresh acknowledgment Of her beauty,
broke out again: "Well. this settles It,
I'm going to get out of this town.
dearie. Pm done. This ends the cat
tie country for me. ought to have
here"
ITO be continued.)
The Delta independent., 1911-03-31

lcare-.ss iluu the right 70 Kill. They
too"
Il don't think they intended to ac-
tually assault me-" he said. but it's
bit discouraging to find the town so
Indifferent over both the breaking of
the laws and the doings of drunken
mob I'm afraid the most Of them are
a long way from law abiding people
yet"
Joe. who did not like the position in
which he stood as respecting Lee. here
made an offer of aid II don't suppose
The Delta independent., 1911-03-31
| hereby vote a straight

Ticket except where have marked opposite
the name of some other candidate.
The Delta independent., 1911-03-31
CHAPTER XII.

THE LAW STEPS IN.
"Y YERE they come again" called
Lie as the hurry of feet
along the walk threatened
~ ~ another affack Ross Caya.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1911-12-06
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
Well-Appointed Luncheon at Which the
Secret is Revealed.

The beautiful home of Mr.. and Mrs
Robert NJ. Willis, on Verona avenue, was
the scene of a well-appointed luncheon
last Friday, given in honor Of their
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Redman Willis
The decorations were violets and yellow
chrysanthemums. Ribbons, carrying the
colors of the United States Navy, led to
the plate of each guest, and attached 20
each ribbon was a small sealed manu-
script. When the seal was broken the
secret of the luncheon was revealed-the
announcement Of the engagement of Miss
Willis to Ensign William Adams Hodg-
man, of the U. S. n.
The guests at the luncheon were: Mrs.
Robert Giffin, of Saratoga Springs, N.
Y; Miss Blanche Robbins, of Clarksburg,
w. Va; Miss Jean Robinson, Of Ship
pensburg, Pa; Miss Anna Harris and
Miss Virginia Wright, Of Philadelphia; !;
Miss Priscilla Magoun, of Haddonfeld /;
Miss Margaret Greenawalt, of Chambers
burg, Pa; Miss Helen Haskell, of Scran-
ton, Pa; Mrs. Virginia North Crist, Miss
Ethel R. Risley, Miss Marjorie North,
Miss Pearl Adams, Miss Irene Farr, Mrs.
Carl Gaskill. Mrs. Bertram E. Whitman,
of PleasantvilIe; Mrs. Reuben L. Bah
cock, Mrs. William H. Speakman, Miss
Bessie Bower, Miss Edna Lee, Mrs. F.
Fraley Doughty, of Absecon, and Miss
Mildred Smith, of Northfeld.
The bride-elect is the charming, at
tractive and skilled daughter of Pleas
antville's genial postmaster, and is very
popular among the social element of the
borough. Her friends are many and le-
gion, all of whom, including The Pleas
antville Press, wish her unlimited happi-
ness in her future life
Pleasantville weekly press., 1911-12-06
In The Social World
Pleasantville Visitors and Other Items
Of a Personal Nature.

Mrs. Harley Boice, OF Absecon, was q
] town visitor Friday.
| Mr.. and Mrs Chas s. Adams were
Philadelphia visitors Thursday.
Walter W. Whitman spent last week
with relatives at Easton, Nd
Mr.. Kenneth Hicks spent the holiday:
with his parents at Bryn Athyn, Pa.
Mrs. Anna c. Fleming was the dinner
guest of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Risley
on Friday.
Miss Sallie Thomas, of Philadelphia
spent Thanksgiving with her sister, Mrs
Ezra Lake.
Mrs. Enos Ware spent Wednesday
with her daughter, Mrs. Isaac Neveling
of Atlantic City
Mrs. Knorr and Mrs. Cossman, of Wer.
nersville, Pa, were Sunday evening call
ers of Mrs J. B. Williams.
Miss Alberta Adams. of the State Nor
NAL School, is spending the Thanksgiv-
ing holidays with her parents.
Mrs. Samuel Carton and son Russell
are spending few days with her broth
er, Mr.. Charles Lake, of Pitman.
Col Ed Madison and wife, of Cam
,, den, are spending the week with their
children, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Lamar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Gravelle will
shortly leave for Florida, where they
contemplate making their future home
Mrs Eliza Giffin, wife of Lieut. Giffin,
U. S. n, has been the guest for a week
of Mr. and Mrs. Robert NJ. Willis and
family
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Collins and daugh-
ter, Miss Helen Collins, leave next week
for Florida, where they will spend the
winter.
A family reunion was held at Clarence
Adams last Sunday. There were about
twenty persons present, and a delightful
time was enjoyed.
Dorsey S. LeCompte has been appoint
ed member of the auditing committee
of Excelsior Council, No. 23l, Jr. 0. U.
A. NJ, vice Enoch Champion, resigned.
A large number of Pleasantville resi-
dents attended the County Union Glass
Meeting at the home of Mrs. Anna c.
Fleming, at Absecon, on last Friday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Pomelear and
daughter Edithe, Mrs. Constant Steel
man and daughter Catharine, spent
Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Pomelear at Mays Landing.
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Thomas enter
tanned the following guests on Thanks
giving Day at dinner: Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard s. Collins, of Port Republic,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry G. Thomas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert NJ Willis have.
announced the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Redman Willis,
to Ensign William Adams Hodgman, U.
s. N. The date for the ceremony has
not been set.
Japhet Price was in Trenton last Fri
day, attending a meeting of the legisla
tive committee of the State Road Com
mission, of which he is member. Sew
eral changes in the law will be suggested
Pleasantville weekly press., 1911-12-06
to the legislature.

Mrs. Rebecca A. Lttz, who spent the
summer with her children in Pleasant
vile, left for Philadelphia yesterday
Tuesday, to spend the winter. Her
son Michael accompanied her and is
spending couple of days in the Quaker
City.
The intermediates of the Christian
Endeavor OF the Presbyterian Church en-
joyed delightful social at Miss Reba
Strang's last Tuesday evening. Present
were: Misses Margaret Lott, Melba
Smith, Anna Pile, Clara Kirseht, Pearl
Pile, Elsie Pile, Reba Strang and Edith
Strang, Masters Lonis Adams, William
Lott, Elmer Strang and Howard Strang.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1911-12-06
JUNIOR ORDER DAY.


Friday, December 22nd, will be Junior
Order Day in Pleasantville On this oc-
casion representatives from all the lodg-
es Of the Order in Atlantic County and
from several lodges in adjoining coun-
ties will come together for the discus
sion of matters of general interest to the
order. 1t is proposed also to have a
class initiation, when from 25 to so
candidates will be initiated into the
mysteries of the order. A street parade
headed by Excelsior Council band will
be feature, and refreshments will be
served at the conclusion of the exercis-
es. It is also expected that several of
the State officers will attend. The COM
mittee appointed to make the necessary
arrangements consists of Fred. Fenton,
Harry L. Lake, VIM. Hauenstein, Levi
Hewitt and B. E. Whitman.
The mirror., 1911-12-14
Caught in the Act.
A. F. B.

The man with the smile, is the
man, that can make others smile.
Some of the girls can turn cart
wheels as good as the boys. and
they are not afraid to do it either.
Shame on You!
Joe, Capt. Whalen's runner, has
got more life in him than a Califor-
MIA flea, and when he corners Butch
and Hugo on holidays, there is some
thing in the chin fest line, for sure.
The hands that patted your back
in other days, when you were good
fellow and spent your little pile, will
no doubt be waiting to do the same
again. But be wise this time and
treat them with smile.
If the boys who gave me their
Horoscopes. on Thanksgiving day
will again kindly give them to the
The mirror., 1911-12-14
Notice to Inmates.

Inmates whose monthly orders for
toilet articles, shoes, underwear, pa
pers, magazines, etc., are wrongly
filed, or are otherwise objection
able. sh ould Immediately notify
their officer to that effect, so that
the matter may be promptly attend
ed to. This also applies to inmates
who have complaints to make re-
garding their mail. The delay
caused by waiting for an intervie "
with the Warden or Deputy, often
makes proper adjustment of mis-
takes impossible. and if the matter
is Immediately reported to the Off
Ger in charge, it will be promptly
attended to.
The mirror., 1911-12-14
HI. B. Dec. 22nd, 1887.

Your birth sign is Capsicornus.
You are self -willed-too much SO
at times, and are very persistent.
You hate having anyone rule or boss
you. Your whole life, so far, has
been one of great mental and physi-
cal strain, and you long to rise above
it. You have strong personal
traits. You are subject to flashes
of independence in thought and ac-
tion. You are cautious; but when
fully aroused. you become furiously
courageous. Subject to extremes of
feelings. Love life and should live
to an advanced old age.
A full reading of your horoscope
would astonish you. A short read
ing of this, the greatest of all the
Zodiac signs. does not explain one
half the many sided traits in your
makeup.
The mirror., 1911-12-14

Old Hutch, who, according to his
own unimpeachable word is the sole
survivor of the Custer massacre, an
nounced his intention, recently, of
retiring from active service and ap-
plying for an old age pension from
the government. He undoubtedly
deserves the same, for in the DAYS
when Lo, the poor Indian was a
terror to the frontier, Old Hutch
shouidered a musket and sent MANY
OF them along the trail to the happy
hunting grounds fifty-six at one
time, SO tradition says. He was at
one time chief scout and spy for
Buffalo Bill, and now that that
worthy has gone into retirement.
The mirror., 1911-12-14

Editor / shall look them up as soon
as possible. Those given me have
been mislaid, and 50 far / have not
come across them.
The Band has had but very little
practice SO far this winter; about an
hours practice once week has been
the rule. The lip soon loses strength
and must be exercised every day in
order to be in perfect shape. Dur
ing the next ten months three of the
members will leave and their places
will be hard to fill. The Band and
Orchestra has been the means Of
furnishing many a pleasant hour to
the inmates and should by all means
be kept up to the highest standard.
1t takes a long time to develop a
good musician, and such, generally
steer clear of these places.
Friend p, of the walters force, is
some buck and wing dancer. It is
understood that he has started Civ
ing lessons to the following members
F. l.. club-foot dancing, without
the use of clubs. Hombre is doing
the Trantula, the latest Mexican
dance. Old Hutch was approached
by the Prof, and requested to join
also. What! Me learn to dancer
shouted the old scout. Say, you
don't know the, first thing about dan.
cling. Up in Dakotie l danced fol
the Injuns once and before / go1
through, every durn Injin learned te
dance, and the whole durn army
can't make 'em stop today"
| Now the Hall is for rent.
The mirror., 1911-12-14
Health D apartment.
Hysienic and Diatetic, Hints.
W. G. Van b.
The Feet.


If the big Toe nail seem to pinch
or prick; go and let the Doctor
take look at it. Maybe it's an in {
growing nail and you can't cure it
by pairing it down. Let it alone till
the doctor sees it.
Be sure that your shoes are a
reasonable fit. It's just as bad to
have-them too large as it is to have
them too small.
If you have chillblains rub them
well with towel dipped in cold
water (the colder the better) before
you go to bed; and go and have
the doctor paint them with Iodine,
once or twice.
AS to corns there really is not
much that can be done except to
keep them pared down. They have.
a corn cure up at the hospital and
| you might try 1t, but even II 1t takes
the corn off, you'll find it will come
back. Trim the corns but not too
close and if they are very bad, try
different shaped shoe. Corn plas-
ters are worth very little and as said
before there is not much that you
can do except to keep them trimmed
down.
Some persons have a persistent
obnoxious odor about their feet even
when they keep them reasonably
clean. The best way to mitigate
this, is to change socks very fire.
quently and powder the inside of
your shoes with borated talcum.
Put little of the borated talcum
over the feet at night also, after
washing and drying them.
This will in time afford your
neighbors considerable relief.
The mirror., 1911-12-14
Horoscopes
G. G.. Oct. 21st 1881.
A. F.. B.

u. ". OcU. IlSC 1901.
Libra is your birth sign and
also mine.
You are positive in disposition.
creative in tastes, animal in feelings
and phlegmetic in temperament.
Shake Brother! You are a good
hearty eater, have good digestion
and strong magnetism. Are origin
al in thought and action. Are In
clined toward physical excess.
When you make up your mind no-
thing can stop you from carrying
out the same. Pretty hard to coax.
Most always feel sure you are right
and go ahead.s5 Great forethought
and ar-sighted.
In all a fine makeup and the
story is only half told.
/ would tell you more but / don't
want to give myself away.
The mirror., 1911-12-14
AS Beau Esprita's tale of The

AS Beau Esprita's Tale of The
Newly Rich' came to an abrupt
ending in last weeks issue, owing
to the fact that his hero" became
poor again, lie (Beau) has kindly
consented to a continuation of The
Indictings of the Prison Imbecile''
and will chronicle them so long as
his material holds out. The readers
are therefore in for some very pleas
ant reading during the next few
months.
The mirror., 1911-12-14
Arf-an-Arf.
Nil Desperandum

Irene Philadelphia Miranda Myra Ann,"
Lheard them give this list ofnames unto the
clergyman,
saw the reverend gentleman receive it
with start
Then with the lady in his arms proceeded
to play his part.
And when he'd done, the baby girl was for
her earthly span
Irene Philadelphia Miranda Myra Ann.
Irene Philadelphia Miranda Myra Ann
heard you screaming at the font, and
through my brain there ran
An fancy of the days to come and you a
maiden sweet,
With all the world before your eyes and
Ron at your feet
heard him say will you be mine?''-you
blushed behind your fan
Irene Philadelphia Miranda Myra Ann"
Irene Philadelphia Miranda Myra Ann,
Twas memory brought me suddenly pile of
cards to scan,
On all a string offancy names had GRAINED
the printers space,
Each asked my Mote and Interest" for
this most urgent CASE
hope brighter lot for you the kindly Fates
may plan,
Irene Philadelphia Miranda Myra Ann.
A study in Black and White. the
price of Coal and Milk.
Christmas is coming with Peace
on Earth" Where on earth are we
going to find the Peace?
In London theatrical paper the
following adv. appears Chi
nese Puzzle At the Piano performed
by Clinton Chang Liar and no
Hank-ow, Pigtales Cocktails and
plent taels daily at The Pagoda, 2,
Savoy Street, Strand Chin Chin
$500 Central.
AT tbe8armyard gate the wander
ing actor paused. "Wot's all that
racket over yonder, me lord?"
Them's hens a scacklin,' sir.' re-
piled the farmer. "Wot causeth
them to cackly thusly?'' They hev
jes' laid some eggs :" Enough,
enougbP' he interrupted, and the
actor strobe grimly on.
The Study of Heredity is a fascin-
ating one. But ycu must not let it
make you think less of yourself.
When two heterogeneous individuals
are mated together, their Homoge-
neous Offsprings are spoken of as
extracted homcgegates." But if any
one callsyousan extracted homo
geeate." ." just call him a. 'Mendelian
allelomorph'' and get on with your
business.
Though winters fashions now weKnow-
In every store they're seen
note. where'er gaze or go,
No sign of crinoline.
The journals dear to womankind,
Gazette and magazine,
Forctold this winter we should find
Fair Eve in Crinoline,
That Adam erieved this bard asserts,
For every man, ween,
To see the last of hobblc skirts
Would welcome Crinoiine.
The mirror., 1911-12-14
New Prison Notes
By Blondy

If news was as plentiful here as
the shaving tickets are / could I'LL
a column every week, but news is
scarce.
News from the Balling depart
ment-T Tommy has got new mon
key wrench, but don't tell anybody.
Geo. G. from the officers dining
room claims he is losing in weight.
But the his name is not Geo.
Washington.
F. d. z. is very busy computing
profit and loss on the money he is
now earning.
For the last two weeks the bar
Der has performed his operations on
Friday instead of Thursday as here
tofore.
Supt. Styles claims 10000 lbs.
good days work for Standard Ma
Mia. He turns that amount out
right along now.
Christian Science services were
held here Sunday a. m.
The quartette:: held a rehearsal
last Friday, but as two of the MEM
bers are raising a mustache we can't
enjoy their singing very long.
The mirror., 1911-12-14

The rush of Christmas guests is
on; they are arriving daily in droves.
The fame of our \Varden's well
kn own hopitality has penetrated to
the widest reaches of the state,
and many there are who have
accepted the hearty, though un-
spoken invitation to be in on the
big Christmas pot-latch. Well, the
only appropriate thing left to say is
the more the merrier."
The mirror., 1911-12-14

Jumbo, our chef, whose cooking
is excelled by none, has planned a
Christmas dinner which will even
eclipse the one he prepared for
Thanksgiving. Those who care to
magnate themselves in his favor
probably can do SO by keeping
him supplied with magazines and
papers. He rooms in No. %. A
word to the wise, you know.
The mirror., 1911-12-14

Any typographical errors appear
ing in this and the next issue should
be blamed On Prof. Webb. His
mind is SO confused at present, with
visions of 'possom and other Christ
mas-time joys that he is liable to
see things in his copy" which amt
there at all. He was given an old
familiar Christmas poem to set up''
recently, and when he finished here
il the way the first verse read in
the proof:
Christmas am here,
De rooster crow shrill,
Loud an long:
De possom hide
In de sycamore tree,
An he doan care
What day it be.
But we'll twist him out
On de end oh pole,
An soon he'll sizzle
In de bowl.
Come on in darkies.
And draw up your cha's,
FO dis am
Christmas Day.
The mirror., 1911-12-14

Tailor Nelson's shoemaker is an
expert in his line. He has knack
Of repairing foot gear SO that it will
stay repaired, and he don't leave
any tacks sticking up inside either.
He should be able to find plenty Of
work when he leaves here.
The mirror., 1911-12-14

The shoe factory is doing rush
ing business these days. The genial
foreman of the cutting room states
that the material for from eighteen
hundred to two thousand pairs Of
shoes are turned out by the work
men in his department daily.
The mirror., 1911-12-14

The occupant Of cell 415 wishes
to exchange the All Story and Wide
World magazines for Smiths, in
stead of the occupant of 416 as
stated in last weeks issue.
The mirror., 1911-12-14

Otto has converted his bailiwick
into bird cage. and the little song
sters enjoy their enlarged freedom
to the fullest extent. They keep up
continual stream Of music all day
long.
The mirror., 1911-12-14

Uncle John, President of the
Chautauqua Circle, is still on the
lookout for eligible members. Any
inmate wishing to join the Circle,
should SO inform him. The only
requisites are the capability to
prepare and read good papers on
subjects of interest.
The mirror., 1911-12-14

Occupant Of cell 456 viii ex-
change The Detroit Journal, Den
yer Post, Grit or The Rural
Weekly. for other papers. He also
wishes to exchange Life or Red
Book magazines for Smiths or
others.
The mirror., 1911-12-14

Rev. FIR. Corcoran celebrated
mass in the chapel Saturday after
noon, and Sunday morning, aided
by two assistants, also held commu-
MON services which were attended
by sixty of the inmates.