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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-15

and before she was aware OF his intent
he had deliberately shot the two
ponies dead.
AT Madelaine's scream old man
Nawn stumbled heavily out from I'M
der the blackboard: but, before Lee
roux could shoot again. there came .
noise that checked his move. the
steady, hard tbud OF horses hoofs,
and, even louder etill, a low. queer
roar and the soft. quick wind that
comes before q prairie are.
Its 20, usl" yelled old Nawn, a
he raised both hands helplessly sky
ward Leroux rose His own horse
stood safe, and be hesttated. looking
at Madelaine And even as he lin
gered. there whizzed out over his
head the circlfng line of Chancs
Haines' lariat, thrown neatly and with
precision, until IT threw him nat on
the earth. roped AZ surely and safely
as any steer 5-4f -
1T wasn't that ! meant for him to
die outright" Chance was fond or ex-
planning But there wasn't no time
for fine calculations Here was two
dead horses. Here was q prairie are
a-svesping down on US like kingdom
come, at short range. Here was old
Pa NawD. and over there was my own
little girl How was ! to stop and
take notice of Jim Leroux against
such oddsz All had time to do was
to put him out OF business And 1
sure old Then pop took his horse,
and 7 swung the little girl up close
to me. and we were on. That's all,
amt IL. Hadels.ne, honey dear!
Msdelaine said nothing As
"missus- OF the ranch. besides q real
house IN the making, she fed the
brosn puppies and let Chance 40
the talking.
III sure must have davned on Jim
pretty sudden that he'd landed in the
right place when the fire caught
him" said Bill as he sorted out
tower seed envelopes on the wash
bench outside the kitchen door.
God help him. anyway" whispered
MedeIaine. with a shudder. and she
leaned her head back on Chances
shoulder. Let's have morning, slories
an over the porch, Chance. And
double bolIyhocks. pink ones with
deepTed hearts, Chance.
sure laughed Chance. kissing her
upfurned lips You can hang Bill
and me I'D for ornaments. 10 you want
10. honey girl Cause vhy2 Cause
it's going 70 be home. And you won't
be lonesome. Will you, with Just old
BID and me epd the cogs7" He gazed
az her tcnderiy.
"Lop.some7' enc repeated. her biz
eyes vide and rsproachfui. Lone
cone. Chance, where you are,"
Bill looked co tnoughtfuiiy at the
blue SKY and vinfec with an under
stsndins heart The other two we're
silent
tcopw'ehs rae yrsss 4 kssssy Gel
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-15

WHEN the all -ame 90 move
w south. Chance .s.d q 90 Tho
prairie fres
Nowadays. The minute see thai
yellow IL The az. and the grass
crackies - crisp and ready uudrr
Sixashs tootsies. WY. don't stop
20 Do any ploVi-r or back fring ST.
wash and ne Fe- rle ral 81 TIE south
quick. and We take fhe trail toward
Ysnkfon."
Going % stop q a. cd nan
Ssvn's place. - Ie- rslai3~ inquired
Bill mildly
Sure said Chance.
Going 70 brirg ri ss-s fark Vifb
YER" Still the tone sas serf.e
Chance laughed and r-tte5 lie IN.
gers I'd through his tb.-f. -lr.y hair
obviously.
~she WOULDN'T Ike g 'say cut here.
would she. Bill Even yc1 and ne
End Il lonely. guess = woman would
die"
-Sope.~ One % Tire brown puppies
rolled norchslsnuy over inc ne pan
Of milk. xsd Bill nshed bin OF care.
fully ana rolled him on the ground
IN tsndsr, motheriy fashion, u cry
Mn 81. women don't niat being
Iocesorne II they've got the mar hey
love best and Q few chickens 70 icok
SUI Cor asd ssas dogs and ests aso
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-15

ting toc set in our
ways We're getting
Ike = couple % half
petrifcd roliiwOgs down
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-15

heifeTs and plants and Kids.
They like 10 be the whole
show and boss a place like
this. They'd bose US
something fierce 4 one
ever did get a foothold
! here. Chance"
e. Wouldn't 10 do us
~ 5000 - protested
IN Chance. You ana
: me. Bill. we're get
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
A1ny's
Prophecy
By
CLARA HAI0f1T

Even the gypsy camp with its bevy
of fortune tellers was relegated to
the rear when Colonel Kirkham en-
tered. Youngsters who had heard Of
the colonePs mighty exploits in the
Philippines gathered to stare art
lessly at the hero, whom Auburn
dale claimed as its own, and the
girls swarmed about him, glad that
their chance books provided an OPP
portunity of speaking to the man
who had done things.
Back in the knitted goods booth
Miss Martha Nellis shrunk into the
shadow and tears filled her eyes. The
sight Of the colonel's hair touched
with gray reminded her that she, too,
was growing old. His hair had been
black that night when she had re-
fused him, and he had gone off to
join his company declaring that he
would never return to Auburndale.
Ever since she had heard that he
was coming her heart had been in q
hutter, though outwardly she was as
calm and placid as ever. The years
had touched her lightly. Her hair
was still brown and thick, and scarce
a line marked her face, but she
shrank from the thought that she
was thirty-seven-far beyond the age
Of romance.
She looked now with tear-dimmed
eyes to where the colonel was laugh
ing off far more persistent attack
than any he had experienced in the
island possessions. With the skill of
an old campaigner he fought most
Of them off but Amy knight would
not be dismissed.
'sBut just think" she pleaded. "a
dollar for diamond ring"
81 don't see how you can do it for
the price," he declared. 'Do you give
the prize with every ticket?"
''Only with this one-the last one
left" she couptercd. EI'll get the
ring and show you.''
She darted off to the booth where
the prizes were displayed, and came
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
NOT HURT BY LONG FALL.

Frank Smisc, at work on the ninth
story Of the Cuylcr building, under
construction in West Thirty-first
street, fell when board broke as he
was placing it under mortar hoist.
He went all the way down to the
bottom of the shaft. An ambulance
was summoned from the New York
hospital. Other workmen, believing
Smise dead, stood aside. The doctor,
however, was greeted by a shout as
he climbed down.
"Get out of the way. I want air. +"
"Where's the man who was hurt ?"
asked the surgeon.
"I'm the man that fell, but Pm
not hurt" said Smise, and he as
cended from the shaft.
The doctor could not find even a
bruise on his body, but took him to
the hospital for further examination
under an N-ray.-New York Eve
ming Post.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
SCHOOL NOTES

On Friday evening Feb. 23rd, the
pupils and students of the upper
grades are planning to give liter
airy program to be followed by an
old fashioned box supper. The pu-
pills are doing their best to have a
real live program and it is hoped
that the public will reward their
efforts with a liberal patronage.
A little en- couragement from old
er people and an occasional friend
ly visit all helps to make school
life more pleasant and profitable
for the younger generation. Come
and bring friend and a full box to
the box supper at the school house
Friday night at eight o'clock.
Your presence will be appreciat-
ed.-Arthur H. Nuetzman.
Principal.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
RusE OF THE JOURNALIST
Lord NorthcIiffe Makes italian Censor
His Correspondent and Gets Ex-
elusive War News.

Lord Northcliffe, who began his
career as the proprietor of wretch
ed little penny weekly called An
swcrs to Correspondents, now owns
the London Times and pretty nearly
every other newspaper and maya
zine in England.
"Northcliffc," said a New York
man who once worked for him, ''is a
hustlcr-an original hustler. Take
this Turkish-Italian war, for in
stance.
"Northcliffe, when the war broke
out, couldn't get any news through
from Rome. He inquired into the
matter, and his Roman correspon-
dent got word to him that the GEN.
sor was censuring every darned thing
he wrote.
"Northcliffe then sent back the
message:
"'Make censor our correspon-
dent
"And from that day, by jingor'
said the New York man, North
cliffe's papers had an exclusive wal
story every blessed morning"
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
CLEVELAND AND THE COOK
General Gordon's Old Negro Nanny
Too Proud to Meet the
President.

President Cleveland went to visit
Gen. John B. Gordon at the Gordon
plantation in Georgia. The dinner
was superb and President Cleveland
asked who cooked it. General Cor
Ion told him his cook was an old
negro nanny who had been a slave
in the Gordon family before the war
and had continued as cook, says the
Washington Star.
"I'd like to shake hands with that
cook" said the president.
General Gordon sent servant to
ask the nanny to come to the din
ing room. The servant came back
with this message: "Tcll Marse John
I won't come"
"Did you tell her what I wanted
her for?" asked the general, sharply.
eyes, SIR. replied the servant.
"Tcll me exactly what she said"
"She said," blurtcd the servant, in
an agony of apprehension, s'she said,
"Ah'se not a-comin'. Ah'se lived
wiz bettah people than Mistah Cleve-
Lam all nah life"
President Cleveland shouted with
laughter.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
OLD AcouAlNrANcEs.

Lord Kames used to relate with
great gusto story Of a man who
claimed the honor of his acquaint-
anceship on singular grounds. His
lordship, when one of the Scottish
judiciary judges, returning from the
northern circuit to Perth, happened
one night to sleep at Dunkeld. The
next morning, walking toward the
ferry, but fearing he had missed his
way, he asked man whom he met
to conduct him.. The person accost-
ed answered with the utmost cordial
ity.
'That I will do with all my heart,
my lord. Does not your lordship re-
member me? My names John
Thomson; I have had the honor to
be before your lordship for stealing
Sheep"
ooh, John, I remember you well, !"
exclaimed the judge. "And how is
your wife? She had the honor to
be before me, too, for receiving
them, knowing them to be stolen"
"At your lordship's service. We
were very lucky indeed to get off for
want of evidence. am still at the
butchering trade"
t'Then," rejoined his lordship, eve
may have the honor of meeting
again."-Tit-Bits.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16

~ Am Seeress, ana ! Foreeee Thae
You Will Need It.
hurrying back with the little plush
covered box.
"But this is a lady's ring" pro-
tested the colonel in mock dismay.
'What use will I have for that?"
"You never can tell when it will
come in handy" she declared, oracu-
larly. 81 am seeress and l foresee
that you will need it."
She held out the chance invitingly
and the colonel good-naturedly
passed over S. bill.
mo change" she remarked, sFbut
it's cheap at that price. Pm the sew
enth daughter of a seventh daughter
and l know"
The colonel slipped the numbered
card into his pocket and passed on
down the attractive line of booths.
If he fingered longest at the knit
ting booth no one noticed it except
sharp-eyed Amy.
81 think it's shame" she con-
fided to Frank Ford. "The colonel
doesn't know that Miss Martha re-
fused him because she thought her
sister loved him. She was always
giving up to that girl and it broke
her heart when Kate Nellis ran off
with that music teacher. Scy1e one
ought to tell the colonel"
"Not me-" protested Frank. "I've
a certain obligation to my insurance
company. ] don't believe the colonel
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
LITERATURE.

Friend-Make any money on your
last novel?
Author-You bet! I sold that
description of the palisades in chap
ter three to the Quick line railroad
for $4,000; my tribute to the Faster
de Paris hotel in New York, chap
ter ten, brought me $4,000 from the
hotel people, and the United Resorts,
Ltd, paid me another thousand for
my rhapsody on the sunset in the
Wampegong mountains, chapter
thirty, where the hero takes her in
his arms. hWta's left of it I think
I can boil down into short story
and make ten-spot on it.-Puck.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
Sounds WARNING.

IF the duties of lawmaking and
interpreting the laws are pushed upon
the people of this country, one-man
rule will inevitably result. The COM
munity is bound to center its conf.
dence in certain men who represent
their sentiments at the time. The gov.
eminent will eventually become a
one-man system, and this man will
have behind him the power Of the
people he is able to interest. This
system created julius Caesar. 1t Is
the very reverse Of the representative
government upon which this republic
10 built. Jacob G. Schurman.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16

would thank us for interfering with
his love affairs"
''But suppose he wins the ring"
she limited. s'He would have to give
it to someone, you know. It might
be Miss Martha"
"Uh huh," assented Frank Ford,
enthusiastically. "And then again,
it might not"
'But you can at least try" she in
sisted. sYou will draw the prizes.
If the colonel gets the ring"
She did not need to complete the
sentence. A glance at her own slen-
der hand, devoid Of jewels, was sig
nificant and SO it happened that
when the drawing took place it was
the colonel's number that was drawn
from the box.
81 told you that you would win,' .
cried Amy delightfully."-, as she gave
him the box.
$50 far the prophecy is fulfilled, .
he said with a bow. "But the rest
s'That also," said Amy, positively.
''Surely the brave deserve the fair. y
NEATLY turned" he laughed ap-
preciatively. Amy saw him turn
toward the knitting booth, and, in
her joy, allowed Ford to squeeze her
hand in an outrageously public man
ner.
The knitting booth was in one
corner, and that farthest from the
platform where the drawings were
Icing held. The crowd had gathered
to watch the drawing and Miss Mar
tina sat alone in the booth.
Martha the colonel said, with
soldierly directness, 81 just won the
ring: a solitaire. You refused the
last one l offered. 1 believe it was
because you thought Kate wanted
me. Will you refuse this one? I
have come half way around the
globe to ask you"
sThere are others-younger," she
gasped, though the soft lights shone
in her eyes.
'There are Others" he agreed,
"and younger, but want you,' dear.
Will you put happiness away Sec
ond timer"
''No, DEAR" she said softly.
'Let's get out of this" said the
colonel, impetuously. "Send for
some one else to be storekeeper."
Don't you want to go over and
watch the drawings?" suggested
Amy, coming up at that moment. II
will watch the booth for you"
Miss Martha smiled gratefully at
the girl as she slipped out. The
colonel put forefnger under the
dimpled chin.
81 don't know to just what degree
you assisted fate" he smiled, know
ingly. 'sBut I hope there is some
one to make you as happy as you
have made me-"
And Amy, glancing across the
hall to where Ford was completing
his labors, answered saucily:
'sWhats the use of being a sS,yl
unless you can wish good luck on
yourself, too"
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
A Color Transition.

An aged colored man was engaged
in burning the grass of the lawn Of a
young broker when the latter returned
to his home and, thinking to have
some fun with the old man, said:
"Sambo, II you burn that grass, the
entire lawn will be as black as you
are"
Oats all right, subj" responded the
negro. Some o. desc days dat grass
grow up an be as green as you'll are. y
Judge.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
HER VIEW.

The Brother-She's got lovable
eyes, kissable lips, huggable shape
and holdable hands.
His Sister-Yes, and she's got re-
movable hair, adjustable hips, color
able brows and transferable COM
plexion." Puck.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
STRANGE CHINESE INDUSTRIES.

In Taochow there are some strange
industries. One is the raising of the
machi, sort of large pheasant, the
tail feathers of which are very val
liable, as they are needed for the
dress hats Of mandarins. Timber is
very plentiful in this district and is
sent away by raft to all parts.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

Drees.Irauger have always got the
goods.
Jap Keller arrived home today.
He went down to Dallas last fall
during the land opening and has
been there and at Armour since
Mrs. Keller will return in few
weeks.
Jim Ratctford, 0. J. Felt and
Miss Alpers were passengers east
last night.
Waterbury and son have a change
of ad in this issue.
Buy your field seeds of Dress
Trauger and see them before you
put in the money. =
If you receive a sample copy OF
the ADVOCATE consider it an invi-
tation to become a regular sub.
scriber.
Expert watch repairing, jewelry
work etc. Prices right. 4. II.
Nc Euen. jewler and engraver. At
Holihan's drug store.
The Whist club met with Mrs
Geo. Lippert Monday night. The
head prize was won by Mrs. ]. f.
Meredith and H. M. Walby carried
off the BOBBY trophy.
Hollandsworth- Greennan Com
pany have the best grade Of Ignite
from the North Dakota mines.
Hey there! keep off the track!
The train is running every day
now.
Interest paid on time deposits at
Stock Growers State Bank.
The Eastern Star entertained the
members of the Masonic order
Wednesday evening at their lodge
rooms. Dancing. luncheon and
other amusements constituted a
delightful evenings entertainment.
You can get your draying
promptly done by calling u.
Pettis Bros.
Parties living in Freedom town
ship. Corson county can get the
amount of their taxes by calling at
the Whittier-Fe office. H. F.
Burke.
Mrs. ]. L. Parrot entertained
twenty-four ladies at a pretty St.
Valentines Day party at her
home from 3 to $50 0 clock.
Rel and white hearts and cupids
made pretty decorations. Three
heart prizes were awarded to Mrs.
D. P. Gilmartin, Mrs. Wilson Of
Isabel and Mrs. J. ]. Holley. A
dainty luncheon was served and a
most enjoyable time was reported
by all present.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
CLEAN JOKE.

'sWhat queer ideas of buSiness
women have!"
"What makes you say that"
"My wife's been reading the pa
pers, and she asked me to get her a
tub suit at one of those wash sales"
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
A FoREcoNE CONCLUSION.

Miss Skinny-Little boy, would
your dog bite me if l were to pat
him?
TOMMY guess he would,
ma'am. He likes bones.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
THE REAL THING.

She-I want a man with red
blood in his veins.
He-Do you? Then why didn't
you get man with scarlet fever?
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
COUNTY OFFICERS.

COUNTY OFFICERS.
Lonaniissioners-O. J. Felt, b.
GlAsh, {. A. Flowers.
>--4e7t(ltor--H. NJ. Kent.
i'reasurer-S. M. Smith.
Register Deeds-O. A. Leonard.
Clerk OF Courts-J. ]. J. Hollcy.
soapt. Schools-P. S. Jones.
<.,heriff-Chas. Maupin.
States Attorney-Dawes Bris-
I-,ine.
County Judge-Alex. w. Stow.
County .Assessor-Henry Fielder
Coroner--Dr. T. H. Baer. y
J.sstices-C. c. Lever, Joe Ira
versie, w. Boldt. w. B. Patterson
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16
DIRECTORY.

Timber Lake Commercial Club
Meets the first and third Monday
nights of each month promptly at
73o o'clock at Odd Fellows hall.
Jno. De Y. Smith, Pres.
Andrew L. Anderson. Sec.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16

Town Officers.
Trustees. R. T. HOLMAN, Pres.
B. M. Herman. ]. E. Meredith.
Clerk, w. H. Waterbury.
Treas, Andrew L. Anderson.
Assessor. F. L. Martin.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-16

TIME TABLE.
NGrain No. 1903, west bound due
to leave I:4o p. m.
Train No. 1914, East bound due
to leave S 90 p. m.
J. F. Manley, Ag't.
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With all Of the usual features great
ly enlarged and improved and arrange
ments completed by the committee for
a number OF innovations, the Inter-
state Fair to be held at Pensacola Oc-
tober 2S to November 2, inclusive,
promises TO be the most successful and
the largest attended in the history OF
West Florida and Southern Alabama.
The committee is working all the
time now to insure record breaking
lists of entries In the exhibits, the at
tractive appearance Of Buildings, tents
and grounds and brilliant array OF
entertaining features. Secretary New
ton Lillard has increased his office
staff and spends most OF his time
while at the Office In correspondence
and most of his time out of it at the
fair grounds, which are being gotten
I'm tip-top shape.
Besides the many exhibits there will
be horse racing daily. a hippodrome
show comprising fourteen big acts,
concerts by the Pensacola Concert
Band, athletic contests and lot of
interesting minor shows and freak ex.
hibits. The baby show to be given
this year promises 10 be most inter
esting.
The railroads running into this city
are arranging to handle thousands ana
special rate to and from this citk,
good over the several days of the far.
has been announced by them This
has been placed on the specific ba sis
Of a one-way fare plus twenty-five
cents
The exhibitors will show everything
from chickens to cows in the special
poultry department and other depart
nents UP to department F. which WIN
be devoted to woman's work, chiefly
ard is In charge Of Miss Fannie Cald-
well.
The agricultural exhibits will re
held in the big agricultural building
and will include twelve classes. The
superintendent will be c. w McDon-
aid.
THE COUNTY EXHIBITS.
Most important among these will be
the first three classes. The county
exhibits win comprise Class ] and
awards Of $500, $3.50 and $50 will be
given the counties making the largest
and most attractively displayed agri-
cultural exhibits.
Glass will comprise the community
exhibits and awards OF $50 and S25
viii be made FOR the best and most
attractfvely displayed exhibits by COM
naunities entered
Class will comprise Individual ex-