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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02
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then
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

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smelly feet. corns. callouses or bunions
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It's the only foot renne dy ever made
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remedies merely clog up the pores TIz
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Use It . week ana you can forget you
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Ill
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02
IMPROVEMENT WITHIN
TWENTY.FOuR HOURS

Al Eve months our baby weighed
thirteen pounds while at eight months
de weighed only twelve. We fed
condensed milk and different kinds Of foods
and sil The child got worse. One doc
tr said she could not be helped; two
Others gave me very little encouragement.
Al last procured I bottle Of Melln 5
Food and fed i to hex according 10 daec-
iionA She showed IA Improvement
within ewenty-fow hours after the FIRST
feeding aud hI,as no; been s;ck day since.
b the three months ] have used MeGn; 3
Food de baby has gained u pounds"
Mts Fed 6aass. Fsssa cay. Pa.
Wsste To-day Tor Q free saunplo.
lszLLssvs ROOD co. sosroN. MAsa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02
CHAPTER II.


~ TT Rob was nor 10 conquer In the
- Empire Of steel. Squire Me
haffey the squire had married
Molly Finn was The pebble
that DETECTED the course Ut hobs drs
tiny One night this young dispenser
Of Justice for thu Fourth ware, enter
cd Maloneys saloon. white faced aad
excited
whisky. Mike"
The proprietor placed a bottle before
him WHATS up. Limp
The squire made no answer other
hands ard pour out Il full glass Of the
liquor. which HI. tossed OF ai u gulp
"Where's Rob?" he demanded alb
ruptly.
"In there" Mixes thumb Indicated
the back room of the "a loon Tkither
Meha fey strode Before table litter.
ed With bee7 and whisky bottles Cob
was sitting. the one siie.nt member OF
q noisy group.
Where can see ycG a!one?' the
squire interrupted without apology.
"You can see me right here. ;nys"-
with frank. matter OF fact obrdirire.
gathered up their bottles and went
into the barroom
"Well?" Bob interrogated.
The squire dropped into q chair
"Haggins turned me down" he an
0ounced de>nnd.ntly. He says
cant run again He's going I" give
my job to Harvey. just because hes
his nephew After the wa! I've shaved
for him and done his dirty work in
the ward for ten years. he added bit
! terly
What Of it?" Bob asked, With nc
sign of interest
What OF 1t: ! lose my only chance
! to make iivin'. Here I nm. thirty
ave years old I've got no education
don't know bookkeepin' nor anything
else can't CLERK. amt strong
enough to holS down job in the mills
I can take care of myself Put now
I'm to make enough for three don
see"
"Three?''
Eyes. there's soin' to be baby soon
| ana can't see
"Humnh. Yon politicians have 20,
no business to have kids. What are
you going to do:'
"What can I do?'' Mehafey returned
heiplessly.
"You might fight him." Fob sug,
Rested.
II can't" sroaned the squire.
"Rut can" Bob said.
BY degrees the possible Significance
of Bob's words wOrmpd its way into
the squire's comprehension. His grief
gave way to amazemens. amazemen'
to an incredulous JOY.
"You don't mean 1t. Rob?''
~ always mean what ! say. DOM
~" Rob returned impatiently. shut
up. Jim: I'm thinking"
For some moments Rob stared ut thu
ceiling. Then he called out abruptly:
mike. come in here and brin. the
boys-and some more whisky"
Mike came In as hidden. bringing thu
liquor. 1.-THE boys trooping Obediently
In behind.
1.-The drinks are on me. boys" Bot
said by way OF preliminary
When every one had taken his QnOts
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haps. Tor I hate her as hate you III
a few hours you shall have your desire
you shall embrace her. but you shaii
have no tongue to tell her of your love-
You shall lie together In the waters
underneath this fortress. and shail
laugh every time think OF you. You
know mel tell you. you have much
to learn. II Is time began TO teach
you, like this and that"
She laid her riding whip sharply
across my face twice as she spoke.
My arms were bound behind me.
could do nothing to protect myself
"You devilg' howled. springing to
my feet
One of the men with her remonstrat-
ed; the other laughed, even as she
laughed. | forgot that she was a wo'
man. With a mighty wrench i snapped
my cords and was free.
Costa had heard my howl and enter
ed the dungeon as / broke my bonds.
/ struck at the woman. and the man
received the blow, staggering back
across the dungeon to the opposite
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gentlemen" she said gayly. Tie was
foolish enough not TO value my friend
ship. Behold the result"
She was a pretty picture. much as |
hated her; could not deny that she
had evidently ridden TO the fortress
for she carried her whip I'm her hand.
"Do an men who dlsplease you come
10 thisY' asked another Of her eaya'
lierS.
'I am not so unmercifuL Sir Nerrall
and are old friends, or enemies
which Is it?" and she turned TO me.
Enemies" I answered shortly.
'sTrue. and you are in my power"
"That does not trouble me."
"You have yet TO learn the terrors
this fortress holds. You shall have
one spectator, warrant you. when a
slow turn of tho lever draws that body
of yours into agony. For all your
boasting, these walls. solid though
they be. will hardly drown your cries,
and If you have sense left TO hear any
thing you shall hear my laugh"
"I shall be glad of a spectator"
"It gives a man courage"
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"You shall not profit by my coming
| will pour all possess into the hands
Of the executioner II he but kills you
slowly enough"
could laugh az this threat since the
executioners were my friends.
"Count Vasca would be king In fada'
sara. yet with all your beauty ne
would not make you queen but for the
fact that he might be afraid to make
an enemy OF an accomplice."
'Ts it not time we were going Lazy
Aldrida? Our horses will be getting
restive." said one of her companions
Besides, the man is prisoner why
not leave him in peaceT
''You can so If you will. have no
need of you" she said angrily.
He bowed low to her and left the
dungeon.
''Your friends are even now finding
you out" i sneered.
She changed her tone.
"You make me angry. Sir Nerral.
came on an errand of mercy. IL may
not vet be too late. have the ear Of
the king. Why not ask me TO plead to
The Calumet news., 1911-04-13

left the dungeon. and O'Ryan as ne
followed him turned for an instant
and smiled. I was expected to under.
stand something by the pressure. and
by his smile ! imagined I had made
the right answer TO Costa's question.
But. after all. what could the Irish.
man do for me. even II he really
wished TO help me at this late hour?
A sudden fear took possession of me,
which made my limbs shake as though
the palsy were I'm them. For an hour
ii may have been more-fear shook me.
My enemies would have rejoiced could
they have spied upon me during that
time Then my will power returned
to steady me. and paced my dungeon
until 1 was sensible of no quiver I'm the
firmness of my steps. Certain that the
attack was over, lay down on my
couch, hoping to sleep.
/ did sleep. how long cannot tell,
but touch suddenly awoke me.
"Hushv' said voice In my ear.
The dungeon was pitch dark. I
could see no one.
"Who is it?"
Dennis Organ. I haven't time 10
answer many questions. Listen to me.
It's your only chance, and it's poor
one, but it may just serve"
"Can l trust your"
"Trust me, begorra! Haven't been
working night and day to help you?
Hadn't l got to impress everybody
with my hatred of you to make certain
that I should be allowed TO remain I'm
the fortress? One look of pity, one
false move on my part. and ! should
not have been able to be here tonight"
"You deceived me-" said.
"You should have known me better"
81 may be fool. but you must for
give me If l am little skeptical now"
'My dear fellow, you are a fool.
You've splendid courage, but you're
deficient In cunning. Listen to me.
The night you escaped from Yadasara
helped you, though you didn't know
1t. l led n bowling mob after you.
it's true, but l led them around every
wrong corner / could. When you were
hard pressed upon the stairs I rushed
straight at you. 1t would not have
been good for me If you had escaped
while / was in whole body, so / told
you to wound. A less wound than
you inflicted would have served, but
let 1t pass"
81 am sorry"
'It turns out for the best. was left
In the city, and since you have been
prisoner have been set to help guard
you, but not allowed to come near you
much. lest / should do you an injury"
you could have given me some
sign"
with that fat Spaniard looking?
Only in the last few days has he
ceased to distrust me. Here's a rope.
The Calumet news., 1911-04-13

him FOR your"
81 have never yet asked quarter from
an enemy"
'ror Princess Daria. then. VIII you
not plead for herr"
'Not to you"
''Her limbs. like mine. are young.
perhaps beautiful Being slowly bro
ken upon rack Is sad use 10 put them
to-"
''It is possible that Count Vasca has
already pleaded for her" I answered.
IF she would marry him he would use
his best endeavors. ] warrant you. He
is SO faithful n friend that he Is ca
pable of pleading for her life and for
your death"
IL see ! cannot help you. You per-
sist I'm making me angry. and angry
am dangerous"
woman. you are always dangerous
TO those who sust you" ] said hotly.
Beware, gentlemen; a viper is a pet
not TO be caressed lightly. / know this
woman"
'Not yet You will not plead for
your princess. and you are wise. per-
The Calumet news., 1911-04-13

wall. heard the woman cry out In
terror, but before could strike again
Costa and the guard had seized me
They could hardly hold me. Still. am
glad they succeeded. for l should
have killed ber had been able to
reach her.
'For heavens sake. goI' cried Costa.
The woman needed no second bid
ding. She fed from the dungeon. her
face as white as that of corpse. She
did not laugh now. This time II was l
who aughed-laughed like a madman.
The Calumet news., 1911-04-13

Feel it? Good. I'll put it on the couch.
And here's the key of that fagstone In
the corner; take it. The rope Is a good
fifty feet long"
"Only fifty!' ] exclaimed.
"When you have opened the slab,"
he went on, ''you will feel ring In the
side of the chute. Fasten the rope
securely to 1t and let the rope hang
down."
"But fifty feet-what is the good of
fifty feet of roper
"Below this dungeon is that, of the
princess. With fifty feet of rope you
can reach It."
"O'Ryanl l exclaimed. .---
The Calumet news., 1911-04-13

"An old friend this Time" said a
merry voice I'm answer. and Lady Al
drida entered, followed by two or three
men. 1t was easy 10 see that they
were her captives. as surely as Twas
a prisoner in the fortress.
"Thls was an old lover Of mine.
The Calumet news., 1911-04-13
To be continued.
Undlsputed,

UndIsputod.
"A man who allows his wife to have
her own way" says Boston profes-
sor. "is philosopher and diplomat"
Ergo, millions Of married men are
philosophers and diplomats.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-09-08
Rsv. otses to Lsavs.

R0v. 0ae6o to Loavo.
.-,.,--At. TIE. aanpal N r. eosisrsnoe
last week ct Colorado Spring., Rev.
Gibbs was gsvsn deserved pro-
motion, being sent to Centre, Colo,
and Rev. G. w. Cage. who has
been officiating near Trinidad, Col,
was appointed to fll the vacancy.
Rev. Gibbs has given universal
satisfaction here, and it is with re-
gret that The Chieftain chronicles
this little item.
Rev. Cage is spoken Of. however,
in the highest terms, and we BE-
speak for him the same kind treat
ment as was given his predecessor
in the past.
Rev. Gibbs leaves for his new
field next Thursday.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-09-08
MAKING GOOD HAY.

Ia the old spsller with which We ussd
to wrsstle in our sehoolboy days was q
ds6nitioa Of hay dskninS il o dry frsss.
The idea Of Q treat nany farmers about
hay making 10 expressed BY that de6ni.
ton, but II 10 ell wroaI. II appiiss to Q
poor quality Of hay. Good bay 10 cured
trass. Whea We speak Of euriat in cos.
section with hay We nsaa that The pro.
cess 10 hasdlsd by Q man who knows
that making food hay Involves scis.ti6e
priaeipIes. In the delicate Srass blades
sad leaves that fall in . swath uader the
mower blade 10 the valuable protein, the
carbohydrates and the fat that aeurishss
the stock. They are not in The stsns TO
any extent. In Transforming the trass
into hay it is easy to lose some Of the
leaves. BY merely dryiat the hay these
become extremely brittle snd fall oG in
the handling. From ten to fifty per cent
Of the value Of alfalfa 10 usually lost in
this way. The ideal quality in hay 10
that it shall have . coaditioa Of moisture
that will prsveat spoilinl in the stack, !,
but still retsin touGhssss that will hold
the leaves. ln this condition il should
show bright, clean color. which ia some
crops, ss in case Of alfalfa, will retain al.
most the original treea Of the trowinf
plant. This sannot be done by mere dry.
ind in the sun. In TACT to make food hay
II must be lottea out Of the sun 90 soon
o. possible and air-cured in cocks OF
~iuAro,wa
The Holly chieftain., 1911-09-08

Lakin Entsrtatns Holly Masons.
The Masonic lodge of Lakin,
Kan, invited Holly, Coolidge, and
Syracuse Aasons to an enjoyable
banquet last Saturday evening, and
the writer was ameng the number
who attended. After exemplifying
the sublime degree on their newest
candidate, putting on some of the
best work in Kansas, (according to
Chief Deputy Grand Master Paul
Rich), an elaborate banquet was
served at the Gibson house. Ad-
dresses were made by deputy Paul
Rich, Worshipful Master Thorpe
and Senator Henry Block. in which
they were unit in extolling the
virtues of Emerald lodge 279,
whose membership 10 81 to the
good.
Great platters of fried chicken
and all the trimmings that would
tickle the palate of a king
were there in abundance and the
bows certainly did themselves
justice.
Upon the shrill whistle of train
l, the guests departed. amidst a
general handshaking, and many
were the words of praise for the
rising young giant, Emerald Ne,
279 of Lakin, Kansas.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-09-08
ELECTRIC CHANGES HANDS.

Asssxs. D. W. Crook and Whit
comb to Manage House in
the Future.
j. T. Burton sold the Electric
theatre, last Monday, to Crsok 4
Whitcomb, experienced showmen,
who will conduct the place hence
forth as a frst.class amusement
resort. In the past few months
many Improvements have been ad.
ded to tho theatre, such as electric.
al fans, rsdium curtains, etc., and
the new management will continue
to introduce innovations for the
comfort and entertainment of pat.
rons. As both gentlemen are ex-
periencsd in the show business,
the public is to be congratulated,
aud The Chieftain wishes them
much success.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-09-08
Teachers Reception.

An enjoyable musical program
characterized the public reception
to the public school teachers, last
Monday evening, and fair sized
crowd were we'll entertained for an
hour or more by vocal and instru.
mental selections.
Miss Elise Wiley played the
opening solo, which was followed
by an excellent vocal selection by
Miss Lora Hunter, with piano &C.
compartment by Miss leila Wood;
Miss Frances Waltemeyer, guest
at the Wiley home, was heard to
advantage in two vocal selections,
receiving repeated enchores from
an enthusiastic audience.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-09-08
MIR. o1LMoR BROWN AT TIL
OPERA HOUSE.

Managers Crook & Whitcomb
announce q genuine treat for the
theatre goers of Holly, on Satur.
day, Sept. 16, when Mr.. Gilmor
Brown will appear for one night
only in 1.-The Tyranny of Tears"
Mr.. Brown needs no introduction.
His work is invariably excellent
and unusual aud his company and
production is always good. The
play '"The Tyranny of Tears by
Haddon Chambers is a delightful
comedy in four acts and achieved
q phenomenal run of two years at
the Empire Theatre in New York
City.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-09-08

Miss Mary Nolan of Granada
has accepted the position Of teach.
or in the Imperial school. having
passed an almost perfect examina-
ton. Miss Olive Chapman, it is
reported, also secured . high mark.
Night Marshal John Burton has
resigned, having secured q position
with the Santa Fe railroad Ut Al
buquerque. n. NJ, ~ depot detect.
i've. Mr.. Burton leaves here solely
for the benefit of his wife's health.
which has been very poor lately.
The best wishes of all 60 with him.
The popular brown geldine Rocky
Kid owned by Bill Pugh of Prowers
county won the free.for-all race at
Dodge City last week, making the
best mile in 2:12a.
John c. Hill, the veteran cattle
man, left last week for his herds
in Clayton, N. NJ, and will have
them driven to Holly for fattening
on beet pulp, preparatory to ship
ping to the Kansas City market.
Newton Wright, son of Rev. and
Mrs. Wiley K. Wright, left last
Tuesday for Boulder (Colo.) uni
venity, to resume his studies.
w. d. Burns and family. after
considerable delay, moved into the
Sherman home on Tuesday last,
and a. We 60 to press are making
strenuous efforts TO get settled in
their nsw home.
Mrs. w. J. Ferguson, wife Of the
genial ditch rider of the A. v. s.
B. & I. L. Co., returned from
GFeelsy. Colo- last Friday, after
IN extehdsd visit with her mother.
Miss Meta Oelfke, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Oelfke, departed
for Parksville (Mo.) college last
Monday, where she will complete
her education. Miss Oelfke is one
of last years graduates Of our high
school and is considered one of
Holly's bright young ladies.
An evening among Woodmen
and Royal Neighbour long to be
remembered wss given by Mr.. and
Mrs. w. w. Calkips at their home
on the 29th ult., when guests to
the number of forty enjoyed the
hospitality Of their hosts in parlor
games and the like. Youth and
beauty seemed to predominant
throughout the evening, and not
until the wee sma' hours did the
merry throng depart, after psrtsk.
ing of delicious refreshments served
in dainty style by some of the
good sisters 4. N. A.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-09-08
Horses Disappearing Like Magic.

horse Of DeWad Kearns
though swallowed by the EARTH and his
been heard He in DeWad
Friday under could he have his
accord the animal He white forehead
pgeonoed that him him
The firm offer reward Of US for the Of the animal and $50
for the capture Of the thief.
only short that the Of W. Robson together with
saddle belonging Pnkham suddenly WINGS although
for word has been heard Of either
Of the and belonging
Emery Although the search
kney ids have been received d they have also
the wsyo Of the departed
who advised declare that the responsible for al.
the theft. thorough search Of the country will cache
where the arch being held.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-09-08
A Dreadful Sjoht

to H. J. Barnum. Of Freeville, N. r., was
the fever.aors that had plagued his life
for years in spite Of many remedies be
tried. At last he used Bucklen's Arnics
Sslvs and wrote: ut has entirely hssIed
with scarcely scar left" Heals Burns,
Boiis, Eezsms, Cuts. Bruises, swellins,,
Corns asd Piles like mssic. Only 2sc at
I'll dsSltists.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-09-08
Chieftain Booster" Edition.

demand for The Holly Chess Booster
which being has been deemed
pedent crops putting
on the press
While few weeks believed would
average conclusion will re.ch far
standard third alfalfa throughout
the
belief that Booster Edition would be incomplete without
past year results which will practically be for the
joining fields
the best
Already number Of the leading their
for advertisements that BY the harvested the data for the
Booster" Edition will be in the hands Of the printer
The Holly chieftain., 1911-09-08

! have On $500 equity in aise full lots
in Boulder. Colo, fssesd, eostsini.s .
aasbsr Of spple trees in bloom; lots are
s0xlzS lest; just the place for cozy
hons. J. s., Chisftaia.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-09-08

For bowel complsiats in ehildre. al.
ways five Chambsrlaia's Collie, Cholera
aad Disrrhoes Remedy ssd castor oil. Il
10 certain to effect cure ssd when 70.
duesd with wster ssd swsets.sd 10 pleas.
sat to take. No physioias eaa prescribe
. better remedy. For ssls BY ell dsalsrs.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-09-08

Disrrhosa 10 slwsys more Or less prev.
slent during September. BE Ssepsred for
II. Chsnbsrlsin's Collie, Cholera sad
Diarrhoea Remedy 10 prompt ssd eject.
val. II cas- always BE- depsaded upoa snd
10 pleasant to take. For sale by all
dsSSlists.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-09-08
Mrs. Downing NJ.

The msny friends Of Afrs:s Harry.
Downing (nee Edith Shanstrom)
will be pained to learn that she
has been confined in the hospital
at Pueblo with typhoid fever. and
after a 6ye.weeks' siege ia now at
the parental home in Coolidge, in
a weakened condition. Mrs. Down.
ing resides in Arkansas City, Kan,
and was visiting her brother, Har.
vey Shantrom at Pueblo. when
taken i'll.
The Cnieftain, on behalf of her
legion of friends in this district,
hopes that Mrs. Downing's recov.
cry will be prompt and that her
genial countenance may again be
seen in our midst at an early date.