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~4ere's 10 Guests, Old WomanI"

~Here's Yo' Guests, Old Womanl~
Miss Betty. If we could just get
out of this loft we could steal their
skin and row down to the river; 1
reckon they got just the one boat;
the only way they could get to US
would be to swim out. and II they
the head with the oars-the least lit
tie thing sinks you when you're in
the water" But this murdsrous fancy
of his failed to interest Betty.
Presently they heard Sherrod and
Bunker come up from the shore with
George. Slosson Joined them and
there was brief discussion. then an
interval Of silence. and the sound OF
voices again as the three white men
moved back across the neid in the
direction OF the bayou. There sue
ceeded q period OF utter stiffness.
both in the cabin and in the clear
ing. q somber hush that plunged Bet
ty yet deeper in despair. Wild
thoughts assaiied her. thoughts against
which she struggled with all the
strength OF her will.
In that hour OF stress Hannibal was
sustained by his faith in the Judge.
He saw his patrons powerful and
picturesque intelligence applied to
solving the mystery OF their disap-
pearance from Belle Plain; It was in
conceivable that this could prove
otherwise than disastrous to Mr.. Slos-
son. and he endeavored to share the
confidence he was feeling with Betty.
but there was something SO forced
and unnatural In the girls voice and
manner when she discussed his con-
lectures that he quickly fell into an
awed silence. At last, and It must
have been some time after midnight.
troubled slumbers claimed him. No
moment of forgetfulness came to Bet
ty. She was waiting for what-she
did not knowl The candle burnt low
er and lower and finally went out and
she was left in darkness, but again
she was conscious of sounds from the
room below. At first 1t was only a
word or a sentence, then the guarded
speech became a steady monotone
that ran deep into the night. Even
tually this ceased and Betty fancied
she heard sobs.
The Lamar register., 1912-07-03
CHAPTER Xxx.
MurrelI Shows His Hand.

Murrell SHOWS His HAND.
At length points Of light began to
show through ch1nks in the logs. Han
nibal reused and sat up. rubbing his
eyes with the backs OF his hands.
Wasn't you able to sleep nonef" he
inquired. Betty shook her head. He
looked at her with an expression OF
troubled concern. How soon do you
reckon the Judge will knowr" he
asked.
Very soon now, dear" Hannibal
was greatly consoled BY this opinion.
Miss Betty, he will love to tind
us"
"Harkl What was thatf" for Betty
had caught the distant splash OF oars
Hannibal found a chink in the logs
through which by dint Of much squirt
ing he secured a partial view OF the
bayou.
They're fetching up a keel boat to
the shore, Miss Betty-it's a whoop
erI" he announced. Betty's heart
sank; she never doubted the purpose
for which that boat was brought into
the bayou, or that 1t nearly concerned
herself.
Half an hour later Mrs. Hicks ap-
peared with their breakfast. 1t was
in vain that Betty attempted to en-.
gage her in conversation. Either she
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Feat Of Upstate Rabbits.

Inc Cayuga Inlet was swum by two
rabbits recently. A dog chased them
into the water and they sought the
otner shore for safety. This seems to
De as unusual an occurrence as would
De the swimming of cat to save its
nine ives.-Watkins Chronicle.
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hafy.
The Judge shook the Jug. It gave
forth an empty sound. and he sighed
again; he attempted to peer into It,
closing one watery eye as he tilted It
toward the light.
II wonder no Yankee has ever
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49,
you run!"
She'll be sent down river tonight. :"
said Murrell.
Captain" Logan Slosson, who up
to this had taken no part in the con-
versation, when are you going to
cross to t'other side OF the bayou?"
"Soon," replied Murrell. Slosson
laughed.
Il didn't know but you'd clean for
got the Clans business. ! want to
ask another Question-but first l want
to say that no one thinks higher or
more frequent of the ladies' than just
me; I'm genuinely fond OF EN-. and
I've never lifted my hand agin 'em
except in kindness" Mr.. Slosson
looked at Ware with an exceedingly
virtuous expression of countenance.
He continued: "Yo' orders are that
we're to slip out OF this little afore
midnight. but suppose there's a hitch
here's the lady knowing what she
knows and here's the boy knowing
what he knows"
There oan be no hitch" rasped out
Murrell arrOgantly.
Il never knew q speculation that
couldn't go wrong; and by rights we
should have got away last night
We'll, whose fault Is 1t you didnt?"
demanded Murrell.
in a manner It were mine, but the
ark got ON a sandbank as We were
fetching 1t in and 1t took US the whole
damn night to get clear"
"Well?" prompted Murrell, with a
sullen frown.
Suppose they get shut OF that no
ton of theirs that the lady's done
drowned herself; suppose they take to
watching the river? Or suppose the
whole damn bottom drops out OF this
looking as she II, knows enough to
mako west Tennessee mighty on
healthy for some Of US. l say. sup
pose it's a nash In the pan and you
have to crowd the distance In be.
tween you and ~ part OF the world.
you can't tell me you'll have any use
for her then" elosson paused i'm
pressively. and here's Mr.. Ware
feeling bad, feeling like hell" he re-
sumed. Him and me don't want to
be left in NO trap with you gone God
only knows where"
I'll send . MA to take charge OF
the keel boat. I can't risk any more
of your bungling. Joe"
That's all right. but you don't an.
,wer my question" persisted Slosson.
with admirable tsnacity OF purpose.
What 10 your question. Joe?"
"A lot can AADDea between this and
uidnight-"
IF things 90 wrong with us therell
re q blaze at Tie head OF the bayou:
JOes that satisfy your"
And what thsar
Murrell hesitaAsA.
What about the girl!" insisted
;losson. dragging him back to the
Joint at issue between them. AS a
man l wouldn't MT my hand agin no
good looking woman except. like 1
said, In kindness; but she can't be
turned loose: she knows too much.
What's the woeA, Captain-you say
it," he urged. H made q gesture OF
appeal to WarA
Look for tAo light: better still,
look for the man m send" And with
his Murrell would have turned away,
iut Slosson detained him.
Who'll he bof'
Some fellow who knows the river"
And II it's tAs nght?" asked the
avern-keeper In . hoarse undertone.
gain he looked toward Ware. who.
lry-lipped and ashsn. was regarding
lin steadfastly. Glance met glance,
or a brief instant they looked into
Zach others eyes and then the hand
BLOSSOM had rested on Murrell's
boulder dropped at his side.
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Yankee has ever

thought to invent . Jug with a glass
bottom" he observed.
What for2" asked Mahaffy.
You astonish me, Solomon" ex-
claimed the Judge. Coming as you
do from that section which invented
the wooden nutmeg. and an eightday
clock that has been known to run
as much as four or i've hours at
stretch. l am aware the Yankees are
an ingenious people: I wonder none
Of 'em ever thought or q Jug with a
glass bottom. so that when a body
holds 1t up to the light he can see at
a glance whether It IL empty or not.
DO you reckon Pesloe has sufficient
confidence to MI the jug again for
us?"
But MahaHy's expression indicated
no great confidence in Mr.. Pegloe's
confidence.
Credit" began the Judge. rs pro-
verbally shy; still It may sometimes
be increased. like the muscles OF the
body and the mental faculties. by 1u-
dicious use. i've always regarded
PeglOe's a. . cheap mind. l hope 1
have done him an injustice" He put
on his hat. and tucking the Jug under
his arm went from the house.
Ten or fifteen minutes elapsed. Ma
hairy considered this q good sign; II
didn't take long to say NO. he reflect
ed. Another ten or fifteen elapsed.
Mahaffy lost heart. Then there came
a hasty step beyond the door. It was
thrown violently open, and the Judge
precipitated himself into the room. A
glance showed NahafYy that he was
laboring under intense excitement.
Solomon. bring shocking news.
God knows what the next few hours
may reveali" cried the Judge, mop
ping his brow. Miss Malroy his dis
appeared from Belle Plain. and Han
nibal has gone with her!"
Where have they gone?" asked Ma
hairy. and his long jaw dropped.
Would to God l had an answer
ready for that question. Solomon."
answered the Judge. with a melan-
choly shake of the mead. He gazed
down on his friend with an air of
large tolerance. Il am going to Belle
Plain. but you are too drunk. Sleep
1t on. Solomon. and Join me when
your brain is clear and your legs
steady
Mahaffy 1erked out an oath. and
lifting himself on his chair, stood
erect. He snatched up his hat.
stun your pistols into your pock-
cts. and come on. Price!" he said,
and stalked toward the door.
He fitted up the street. and the
Judge pulled and painted in his wake.
They gained the edge of the village
without speech.
There Is mystery and rascaifty
here." said the Judge.
What do you know, Price, and
where did you hear this?" Mahafy
shot the question back over his shout
der.
AT Pegloe's; the Belle Plain over.
seer had just fetched the news into
town"
Again they were silent, all their
energies being absorbed by the physi-
cal exertion they were making. The
road danced before their burning
eyes. 1t seemed to be uncoiling itself
serpent-wise with hideous fluctuations.
Mr.. Mahaffy was conscious that the
Judge. OF whom he caught a blurred
vision now at his right side, now at
his left. was laboring painfully in the
heat and dust, the breath whistling
from between his parched lips.
You're just ripe for apopIexy.
Price!" he snarled, moderatins his
pace.
Go on" said the Judge, with stolid
resolution.
CONTINUED next week.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-01-23
'--LET SOMEBODY
BAT WHO CAN HIT
AMERICAN YOUTH OF TULSA,
FAVORED BY WEATHED, Is
HITTING THE BALL.
PLAYING IT OUT IN TULSA
If lie Sauntcrs In Home With His
Brccclcs' Knees Dirty, Remember
the "Ailcy Season" Is Open.

"Two-knockers- one, Hey, Jimmie!
Let's have the ball. Aw, you're out!
Quit your beefin' and let somebody
bat that can hit the ball"
Yesterday these shrill yells from
childish lungs echoed across every va
cant lot. more than so feet square. in
Tulsa. TO the unlntiated the cries
didn't have a very clear meaning. but
to the small American boy they mean
more than words can express. They
mean the coming OF the baseball sea-
son, especially in oklahoma.
The wires those day II the
plans Of the big league 'rs who
will start south with their al teams
IN the next three weeks but the small
boy of oklahoma beats these "big
lcaguers to 1t every year. The first
sprlng-llke day after January 1, always
sees the small boy digging around In
the family closet looking for that old
glove. ball and bat that he discard
ed last october for the football.
The warm weather Of the past few
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-01-23

days has already acted the same as
the 'call Of the wild on the young
boy Of Tulsa. ana the vacant lots are
echoing for the first time In 1912 to
the cry f'play ball" Yesterday a
dozen games were in progress. The
weather was just right for baseball.
Tine temperature ranged between the
60 and 70 mark, not too hot and not
quite hot enough to bring on the
spring fever
If the small boy comes home late
for supper and with unmistakab Die
signs Of dirt on his knees, don't be
alarmed. He isn't up to any mischief,
unless It be that playing for keeps
Is mischief. When he climbs out OF
his trousers at night. the chances are
that . dozen or so marbles will roll
across the floor for this is the real
beginning Of the "allcy season The
obseryant persons may notice most
any time after 3 o'clock in the after
noon, on almost any vacant lot, a
group Of small boys down On theft
hands and knees In an attitude that
looks as though they were shooting
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-01-23

craps" In reality these punches OF
youngsters are deeply engrossed in a
game Of marbles, and the lad with the
most cunning touch who wins the
most Of the marbles is the hero for
the time being
Oklahoma has probably eXperlen ed
the worst Of the winter season and the
next few months will be r-pletc with
just such days as are now falling to
the lot of oklahoma, and as these days
become more plentiful the baseball
players will Increase likewise Dotb
games.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-01-23
The Peevish Child
Needs a Laxitive

II is natural for a child TO laugh and play
and when 1t sulks drowsly or cries, you may
depend on II something physically Is the
matter. II you see no evidences Of a serious
ailmcit you will not be wrong II you quietly
give II dose Of mild laxative that evening
on putting II to bed
The remedy most generally recommended
for this purpose is DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin, which mothers throughout the coun.
try have been giving their children for a
quarter Of century. Today thousands Of
families are using il whore hundreds used 1t
then, and there must be good reasons for this
word ~ mouth recommendation.
II is admittedly the perfect laxative for
children, women. old people and all others
who need gentle bowel stimulant and moi
violent salt, cathartic pill or doctored
water. DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin will act
gently. and when taken before retiring will
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-01-23

bring complete satisfaction in the moruing
After short use of this remedy all forms
Of outside aid can be dispensed with aud ma.
ture will again act alone.
All classes Of good American people keep
il in the home for ills OF the stomach, liver
and bowels, and among the thousands who
have written the doctor that they will never
be without 1t are Mrs. Nancy Shelton. Maud,
Okla and Mrs J. Hooker, Dewitt. Ark. A
dose Of it has saved many a person from a
serious illness.
Anyone wishing TO make a trial OF this
remedy before buying it in the regular way
Of druggist at fifty cents or one dollar a
large bottle family size) can have a sample
bottle sent to the home free Of charge by
simply addressing DR.. W. b. Caldwell, 405
Washington St. Monticello, Ill., Your name
and address on postal card will do.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-01-23

If you have room that is too dark
and 1t Is impossible to have another
window cut in it. paper it with light
paper or have a white calsomine or
other finish used. 1t is surprising
what a difference it will make.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-01-23

Dr T.. y. Lnrtins, Osteopath. sue.
ccfsor to Drs. rlonk n Elliot All dis
eases treated office. 215-A South
Main. office phone l3ii. Adv.
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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27
A Tribute to the Horse.
Susan Mari Spaldiu

If one animal more than any other
has contributed to the welfare and
happiness of mankind. it has been
the horse. Forced into captivity,
domesticated, and interbred; until
he reveals the highest quality of
brute intelligence and beauty of
form, he has been mans patient
and faithful burden-bearer as well
as his silent companion of the CEN
turtles. He has shared with man
the hardships of exploration. the
ages of chivalry. the struggle for
democratic freedom, and the adj
vance of commercial supremacy.
In literature, in art, in song. in war.
as well as in peace, he has stood by
his masters side in the glorious de-
scriptions of human achievement.
The history of the horse is in a
measure the history of the human
race. He stands todaJ as the high
est embodiment of physical perfec-
ton. as the most delicately con-
structed dynamo, the most beauti-
full animal creation that the ingenui-
ty of man has been able to evolve
by artificial means. And what an
object of emulation he is to the
man himself for the scientific
breeding of the human race; what a
beautiful example of the power of
labor and love if it could be assum-
ed by man as a voluntary rather
than an involuntary servitude.
AS we look upon this noble friend
of man. who is so often subjected to
the neglect and cruelty Of CONNER
cial greed and abject slavery, let us
not forget that, although he may be
owned Individually, he is ours by
race inheritance, ours to use, ours
to enjoy, ours to protect, and that
we owe it to him as to ourselves
to demand for him justice and fair
play.-Hugo Krause
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27
A Lack of Ambition,

Two negroes were comfortably
seated beneath a shady oak, ENJOY
ing to the full the pastime of wish
ing for the impossible. Said one
Il wish l had a million water.
melons"
Wouldn't dat be fine!" exclaimed
the second negro. Den we could
eat all the watermelons we
wanted!
"Wer Knocked the first negro in
disgust. Why / wouldn't give yo'
a smell" =.
Wouldn't you even give me one
It'll watermelon?I
Wouldn't / even give yo' one
It'll watermelon?"-With rising in
dignation.
Why, yo' good for nothin' lazy.
niger, ha'nt yo' even got 'nough
ambition to wish fo' yo' own water
meloDs?"-Ex
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27
A Gun Man,

About 2 o'clock Sunday morning
a negro appeared at the Burlington
depot in this city and demanded
admission into the office. Mr.. Dye,
the night operator refused to admit
him The negro drew revolver
aud tried to force the doors leading
from the waiting room to the office.
In the meantime Mr.. Dye telephon-
ed for an officer and Adam Graves
acting night Waterman, soon made
his appearance and placed the negro
under arrest. In leading the pris-
oner away he attacked the officer
with his revolver by swapping the
weapon point blank at him, and it
was lucky for Mr. Graves that the
weapon snapped on an empty cham
Der.
The offers closed in on the negro
and after considerable struggle
succeeded in clubbing him into SUBJ
mission. Palmer was accompanied
by another negro named Taylor and
when the officer called on him to
help subdue the prisoner he refused
to help and he also was placed I'M
der arrest but later released.
Palmer was arraigned Monday in
Esquire Spalding's court charged
with assault with intent to kill and
several minor counts. Palmer was
held to bonds in the sum of $500
for his appearance at circuit court
He succeeded in giving bond and
was released.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27
A Crowd of Loafers,

While a Burlington passenger
train was passing through a Mis-
souri, village one morning this week,
a lady, evidently from one of the
large cities, looked out of her win
dow and observed a row Of men
sitting on boxes and benches in
front of the stores facing the track,
and observed to her companion:
I'll wager a new hat that their
wives support them with their
chicken money"
1t was 10 a. m. The work of the
was in the hours of sunshine jewels
given by the Creator to man for his
development. were passing by. And
yet these men, strong, able bodied,
bearded and healthy found time to
sit around on dry goods boxes, in
the face of people who were going
by on the trains. They we're not
old men; they we're fairly young or
of middle age, at the period in life
when time counts most heavily in
the final reckoning. And they had
time to burn. Nothing to do abso-
lutely nothing to do, and the old
world shrieking itself hoarse for
men who think and work. Calling
in more insistent tones than ever
in its history! Macon Times Demo-
crat.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27
ITEMS FROM FARMERS
OF Farmers, For Farmers and
Pertaining to Farmers.

B. P Rock eggs for sale, 40 cents
per setting. F. & M. Phone CAD.
Mrs. Hattie Wilson.
For Sale-Indian Runner Duck
eggs, Use per IS.
Mrs. Hattie Wilson.
The weather conditions are GER
tainly ideal and farmers are happy
and busy. All vegetation is grow
ing nicely. Corn, owing to the
backward spring is not as far ad-
vanced as is usual this time of the
year Oats promises to be the best
crop in years.
Weekly Market Letter Published by
Woodson & Fennewald L. S.
Com. Co.. National Stock
Yards, Ill.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27
Fate.


Two shall be born the whole wide
world apart
And speak in different tongues and
have no thought
Each of the others being and not
heed
And these DER unknown seas to I'M
known lands
Shall cross, escaping wreck, defying
death,
And all unconSciously shape every
act
And bend each wandering step to
its one end
That one day out Of darkness they
shall meet
And read lifes meaning iu each
others eyes.
And two shall walk some narrow
way of life
so nearly side by side that should
one turn
Ever so little space to right or left
They needs must stand acknowledge
ed face to face
And yet with wistful eyes that new
er meet,
With cropping hands that never
clasp and lips
Calling in vain to ears that never
hear,
They seek each other all their weary
days,
And die unsatisfied - and this is
fate!
Susan Mari Spaldiug.