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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-11
Misunderstood Gator.

The winter afternoon was like June,
and, taking tea under a palm on the
lawn of the Royal Poinciana at Palm
Beach, sportsman said
This morning ! photographed an
alligator. My boy, to get him, stripped
and waded into the water UP TO his
chin. The boy felt about with his
feet in the mud till he found big
gator. Then he ducked down, grabbed
the gator by the nose and dragged
him slowly ashore to the waiting
lens"
But" said girl In white, wasn't
It dangerous?
Not a bit"
"But ] thought alligators ate you!"
mo, no." said the sportsman. You
are confusing the alligator with the
crocodile. The Indian crocodile eats
men and women, but the Florida ALI
gator is as harmless, literally as
harmless, as cow"
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Convenient Code.

Frank |. Cobb used 10 he reporter
in Detroit and knew intimately for
mer governor OF the state OF Michigan,
who was renowned among other
things for his ability as a free-hand
swearer.
One night Cobb was dining with the
ex-governor and his family. A mes
sage came in 10 tell the host That
one of his pet political schemes had
just been defeated through the bun
Cling OF a lieutenant. The old man
ripped out string of dark blue ones
Now, pa" said his wife, you prom
ised me you would quit cursing."
Marie" said the ex-governor, I'm
not cussing-this is just the way
talk!'-Phlladelph Saturday Eve
ming Post.
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rasernhifnH

tending emotions, resembling tn
fit, alternately COMPOUNDED and stunf
him to the point OF madness. For the
first time in days he had forced home
TO him all that he had sought 10 ban
isb from his life; his memories, OF
his gnawing passion for the woman
OF the black crime that had severed
their lives. Seeing before him the
one being In the world dear to hin
beyond expression, the one being ir
revoeably lost To him, he OWNED
anew with bitter clarity the bridge
less gulf that yawned between them
It was inevitable that the woman
should in time become sensitive TO his
proximity. Though wholly unaware
of his approach, though thoroughly as
sured that she was alone, feeling OF
uneasiness affected her. She resisted
1t subconsciously and strove 10 con
tinue the line OF thought which had
engaged her; but without effect. Their
she turned her head. and threw a nick
ering glance toward the house; the
shadow OF his figure lay upon the
boundary of her vision. She swung
quickly 10 face him, suppressing cry
Their eyes focused TO one another
his burning, her successfully a-sWim
with establishment, incredulity anc
CONSERVATION. For long moment
during which neither moved or spoke
while she grew pale and yet more
pale and he flushed darkly, theii
qlesting glances crossed and re
crossed like swords at play.
From Katherine's eyes woman's
soul gazed forth, experienced, ma
tGre, Injured to sadness, gently brave
where had been the eager, question
ing, apprehensive, daring spirit OF
girl. He who had suffered and lived
could see that she in no less degree
! had lived and suffered since that even
ing when last he had seen her be
meath the street lights, bending for
ward from the seat Of her town-car z
bid him farewell Life is not kind
Life had not been kind TO her. If h'
had endured, she likewise had Ell
dured, in another way, perhaps. bu
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CHAPTER VIII.

There's no sense in this-none
whatever" Coast spoke for the first
time In twenty minutes or so. Where
in thunderation am l, anyhow
He stood in thought. pursuing his
underlip between a thumb and fore
finger, wits alert TO detect the clue 10
his bearings that was denied him, Tor
all that the fog had thinned per-
ceptibly within the last third or an
hour. This much he knew and no
more: that he was lost.
AS from a great distance came the
muffied mourning OF the blind dog.
Coast shiyered. Il can't stand that,
he said irritably, and plunged on In
desperation.
Before him. presently, wall
started up out OF the mist-bound earth,
low stone wall, grey where 1t was
not green with lichen. and ran on In
land, diverting the path TO keep II
company. Some distance farther on
a second wall, counterpart Of the 9th
er, intersected IL at right angles. Here
was a primitive stile. Coast climbed
over and continued, following the
thinly.marked, tortuous trail across a
wide expanse of rolling. semi sterile,
treeless upland, thickly webbed with
other footways.
Unexpectedly rail fence sprang up
across the path. Beyond II company
OF indistinct blurs uncertainty shad-
owed forth what he took, and what
the event proved, to be farmhouse
with outbuildings.
Encouraged, Coast climbed the
fence and addressed himself TO the
farmhouse. coming inevitably first to
its main entrance, the kitchen door;
which stood Hospitality wide, reveal
ing an interior untenanted but warm
with recent use.
Coast did not enter, but moved
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somethlno In II.

Governor Beryl Carroll OF Iowa has
an amusing story OF a state senator
whose amusing appearance might pos
sibly lead one to mistake him for
laboring man. but who is as sensitive
as a woman to all unpleasant circum-
stances.
This man." said Governor Carroll,
happened to be standing outside
Des Moines undertaking establish
ment. conversing with friend on
political matters, when one OF the
employees came out OF the shop and
said:
Say, will you give us lift with
a casket?'
The senator shuddered and replied
hesitatingly:
lis there's there-anything In
it?'
Sure came the hearty reply,
there's a couple OF drinks in it, -
Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post.
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up and Down.

Senator Davis, in an interview at
Ozark, derided good humoredly the
aristocratic pretentions that too many
Americans, as soon as they get rich,
assume.
It's hard to be aristocratic in a
democracy like this" said Senator Da'
Wis. We've got no criterion, no meas
ure, and hence, as aristocrats. We new
er can tell where we stand.
Mrs. Dash is no longer In our
set woman once said at tea.
Ives, so | understand said an
other woman.
Yes went on the first woman
with a naughty sneer; yes, sht
dropped out some time ago
lis that so? said the other.
was under he impression that she
climbed OUT
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round toward the front OF the house.
his footsteps noiseless on the sod.
BY the corner he stopped as though
he had run against an invisible bar
rier.
Ten feet distant woman stood In
the gateway of fence OF palings.
Half turned away from him and more,
so that only the rounded curves OF
cheek and chin were visible, she
seemed absorbed in pensive medlta'
ton. One hand held the gate aJar,
the other touched her cheek with slen-
der fingers. She was dressed plainly
to the verge OF severity: welltailor-
ed tweed skirt ending trifie above
ankles protected by high tan boots;
a blouse of heavy white linen with a
deep sailor collar edged with blue
sleeves rolled well above the elbow,
revealing arms Drowned, graceful and
round: for her head no covering other
than its own heavy coils OF bronze
shot with gold.
Coast was conscious OF Tightening
In his throat producing a feeling OF
suffocation. OF throbbing In his tenn
ples like the throbbing OF a muffsd
drum. In a trice he had forgotten
everything that had passed up to that
moment; even the haunting thought
Of the murdered man dropped out oil
his consciousness; he was unable &c
entertain the faintest shadow OF
thought that did not center about this
woman, not line Of whose gracious
nose. not a tress of whose matches:
hair. not a tint of whose wonderful
coloring but was more intimate 10 hi'
memory than his own features.
she was--she had been-Katherin'
Thaxter.
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in no less measure She, too, had
seen the splendid tapestry OF her IL.
lusions rent TO tatters by Lies I'M
placable hand.
For this one man alone was an.
swerable-B lackstock.
OF sudden, on the echo OF that
name in his brain. Coasts hatred o.
the man, the animosity that had hard.
eped to memorable enmity in the cru.
chile OF his passion, required with ten
fold strength and nearly overmastered
him II is only the ruin their own
deeds have wrought that men can
view complacently.
He stepped forward single pace,
with an unconscious gesture as one
who tears from his throat that which
hinders free respiration. Where"
he demanded without preface or apol.
ogy. in a voice so thick and hoarse he
hardly knew it for his own-"Where
is he?"
He saw her recoil from his ad.
vance, but whether from fear or re
pugnance he could not guess. When
she replied 1t was with evident dif.
| ficulty.
Her"
Impatient. he waved aside what
seemed palpable bubble: she must
know very well what he meant. What
are you doing here, In this place
alone? Why did he leave you hereY
lie moved nearer, his voice rising tt
vehemence. why are you here, Kath
I, erine?"
She drew back again, passing
through the gateway, so that the fence
stood between them. He comprehend
ed duly that she did this through
fear OF him.
Il might ask as much OF you"
"Of me?" Her quietly interjeltet
remark threw him momentarily OF
his line of thought.
Yes. of you" she replieS quietly
quick to see and take advantage o
his distraction. How did you &c
here? And why?"
(To -r CONTINUED
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Filiplnos Dislike Autos.

The reckless and insolent automo.
bilist is hated the world over. In the
Philippines, where most Of the auto
mobilsts are foreigners, and where
the natives have been used to loiter
comfortably in the roads after the
fashion of easy-going southern coun
tries. the automobiles have long been
a grievance. and, failing TO secure eff
fective regulation, the Filipinos have
adopted the practice of rolling biz
boulders into the roadway as hint
not to turn corners at breaknecl
speed.
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Nothino Lost.

MIR. Chairman" said the orator,
who had already occupied the plat
form for twenty minutes, amid many
Intersections from the audience. "Mr.
Chairman! May | appeal on point
OF order? There is really so much
desultory conversation going on in
parts OF the hall that it is impossible
for me to hear word | am saying.
Voice from the back of the hall
Don't be downhearted; you're not
missing much!
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Medical Genius.

An old doctor, seeing a young one
who was going along the street with
half a dozen shabby-looking men and
women, called him aside and asked:
who are all those people, and where
are you going with them?"
'T will tell you In confidence" was
the reply, that I've hired them TO
come and sit in my reception room. l
expect a rich patient this morning,
and want to make an impression on
him."-Judge's Library.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-11
Out.

Years had passed. the political
equality OF the sexes were fat accom-
phi. and a certain candidate for the
presidency had but now been knocked.
in a dignified manner, into a cooked
hat.
Her humiliation was complete. Bur
although she declined to talk for pub
LEGATION, her friends were less reti-
cent.
Hats of that shape" they protested,
with much feeling, went out ages
ago. "-Puck.
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Denied the Alienation.

you are being trodden under foot"
howled the campaign orator. You
are surrounded by neurotics-there is
a paranoiac standing, at your very ell
bow. an" stop roight there"
yelled Pat, stop there. There's not
a par-por-there's not one OF thin
there fellers in the whole crowd. Me
and Mike don't associate with such
bloomin' furriners."
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His Numpsr.

He gazed tenderly into her eyes as
she spoke.
Life" she murmured dreamily, rs,
after all, nothing but romance In
which we are characters, moving hith-
er and yon as the supreme author OF
our being directs"
"And in the novel Of your life"
said he, tenderly, where do / come
in?"
Your" she answered with a snile-
ooh. you are-let me see-one, two,
three-you are Chap Seventeen. =
Harpers Weekly.
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(Copyrisht. 1910. by Louis Joseph vanee)
SYNOPSIS.

Garrett Coast. a young man OF New
York City meets Douglas Blackstock, VINO
invites him TO n card party. lie accepts,
although he dislikes Blackstock, the rea-
son being that both are In love with kath-
crime Thaxter Coast fails TO convince her
that BIackstock In unworthy OF her
friendship. At the party Coast meets two
named Dundas and Van Tuyl. There ~
a quarrel and Blackstock shoots Van
Tuyi dead. Coast struggles 10 wrest the
weapon from him. thus the police dis
cover them. Coast is arrested for murder.
lie is convicted, but "a he begins his SEN
tence Dundas names Blaokstock as the
murderer and kills himself. Coast be
comes free, but Blackstock has married
Katherine ThaXter and fled. Coast pur-
chases a yacht and while sailing sees a
man thrown from distant boat. lie res
cues the fellow who is named Appleyard.
They arrive at lonely island, known as
No Mans Land. Coast starts out to ex-
plore tho place and comes upon some de-
serted buildings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-11
CHAPTER TX.

His first translatable impulse was TO
turn and make good his escape before
she became aware of him. But, as II
the shock of recognition had palsied
bis will. he remained moveless. Con-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-11
Extra Inducement.

Cohen, the clothier, followed Gus
TONER out to his buggy.
Dots a pretty fine horse you are
driving" he commented approvingly.
Eyes, he's a good one
"How much would you sell him for?'
"Seventy-five dollars"
"Mein Colt! is he silk lined?"-
Fverybody's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-11

The horror OF II crawled like de-
lirium in his brain.
mo Mans Land?" he muttered
huskily Land OF devils :.
i"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-11
The Sailors Chest.

Bobby-This sailor must have been
n bit of an acrobat.
Mamma-Why, dear?
Bobby-Because the book says,
Having lit his pipe, he sat down on
his hest."-Sacred Heart Review.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-11

"A splendid and highly recommended
remedy for tired. weak, inflamed eyes,
and graduated eyelids. is Paxtine An
tlseptic, at druggists, CSC a box or sent
postpaid on receipt of price by The
Paxton Toilet Co, Boston, Mass.
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Very Improper.

Howell-Why is it that Harvard
doesn't want to play Carlisle again?
POWELL believe the Cambridge
boys caught the Indians doing sone-
thing redhanded.
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Shocked.

He-Well, my dear, what did the
landscape gardener sent out from
town say about making the artificial
lake where we wanted it?
She-He was most profane. about It.
He told me the site We wanted wasn't
worth dam.
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Freddie Say, dad, what's morbid
curiosity?
Cobwigger-That' what the fellow
has who butts in ahead of you and
keeps you from seeing anything
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-11

Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethtng, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 2Jc bottle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-11

To overcome constipation and resultant
Ills, take Garfield Tea, pure herb laxative.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-11

Nothing disappoints some women
more than TO find that a scandal isn't
after all.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-11

The most visionary thing about the
average man is his estimate of him
se1f
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-11

The more a trust magnate wants the
less the other fellow gets.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-11

Beginning proper name with a
small letter is capital offense.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-13
FELTON,.

ftmt The family of Mr. and Mrs. Edward
chul Cohee, of near FELTON,, gave a delight
made ful birthday party on Saturday last to
rs their daughter, Miss Ora COhee, it be-
Pnlai ing the seventeenth anniversary of her
Ah natal day. The evening was enjoyed
y il as only the fOrehanded farmers of the
i2aini garden spot of Delawre know how to
ever enjoy themselves, and the jolly games
gae and entertaining music made everybody
we happy, and when 10 o'clock came the
a4sa merry party went to a splendid supply
e of cake, ice cream, etc, where every
alKh body soon got busy, and testified that
3 nn they appreciated the entertainment and
the good things provided for them, by
potn doing their duty nobly. Those who
. sttoolS part follows: Z. E. Helm and
nmewife, Mrs. Reba Hayden and children
rev from Wilmington, Misses Catherine
and Mable Chambers, May and grace
pro- Bell, Mary and Pearl Raughley, The
JiMisses Bertha, Laura anna Helm,
hom hustiana and May Laramore, Ovella
Fa4s Ruitz Nettie Donovan, Ellwood Warren
NJ. Steward, Willie LarrimOrk, Nathan
has, Warren, Charles Hurd, VIM. Raughley
Emil Donovan, Cove Jarvis Nobel
Fisi Bickling, Milton Dill and Lewes Dill
George Maull and daughter, Mrs w.
We Bellies, of WiIiamsport, Pa, have re-
1ef turned to their home after passing sew
Aoi eral weeks with Mr. and Mrs T. +.
HHeim and Family
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-13
SLAUGHTER NECK

rel In all of Delaware there is nowhere a
ID more prosperous farming community than
a Is Slaughter Neck. This section of rich
1agricultural lands reaches from the east
fei ern side Of Milford to the bayshore. a
We distance Of about fifteen miles, and the
nn farms are in fine producing condition for
IAN kinds of grain, vegetables and the
zf grasses used for hay and pasturage. In
nrl the fields Craze herds Of well bred cattle,
horses and mules, but the absence Of
rs sheep is noticeable. Hogs form a large
part Of the profit in stock raising, but the
1iprice of grain has operated against the
raising of hogs TO a limited extent in
- Slaughter Neck. The people are enter
arprising in other ways as well as in farm
.ing. Two large canneries use a part of
fntheir vegetables. three stores supply the
rJfneeds Of the people for st pie articles,
and two blacksmith and vehicle repair
"a shops supply the needed repairs to their
anmachinery and other work.
M The new cannery at Davis Landing,
suoperated under the supervision Of Capt.
sv Murphy, is an interesting spot to visit
thlthis month, and those who 90 there are
mlde to feel welcome.
"a The dry weather is cutting pasture |
rashort and many farmers are feeding stock |
10 their stables.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-13
FRET
LINCOLN PEOPLE
PROUD OF CHURCH
WIN Be
Rev. Taylor and Rev. Pardee, of Ellen
dale, Will Exchange PulPits Sunday
Dry Weather Affecting Tomatoes.

AnniVe The regular semi-monthly meeting OF
held the w. c. T. u. will be held at the home
Barrau of Mrs. Mary DonOho on Friday evening,
Dr. B. September 18th.
be pres News is a little scarce, and since Paul
minlsts Pry has asked us to give our opinion con-
The cerning the new religion at Glendale, we
dry dr will take this opportunity of gratifying
cooler his wish. Wehave nothing to say against
Have the new religion, the Bible teaches that
morniu we must not Judge lest we be judged,
As anr therefore our only comment is, that we
vii oe hope the effects OF this new religion will
term. manifest itself forcible on the community
SIX y e of Ellendale, not sighting their able
enter correspondent to the Chronicle. One
The thing we can say without offence to any
OF Mrs body and with great deal of pride, and
evenin that is, that we have a $1,000 church and
spent that the last dollar of its Indebtedness was
pared raised at the Anniversary meeting, Sept.
Atter md Much credit is to be given the
hesnm pastor of the church and the people of
GA vi this and adjacent communities for the
Mar good work thus manifested.
Burr The dry weather is telling heavily on
Ihoms the tomato crop in this section, yet they
MOnda are bringing l5c per basket.
broke Miss Rosa Hearn, of Milford, visited
+. Hoe Miss Elma Macklin last Saturday.
fellow Services at Lincoln next Sunday as fol-
the CIR lows: Class meeting 1890 a. m, led by
MISS Bradbury Morgan Sunday School 2. p.
nurse M, X. II. Derrickson, superintendent;
Hphol tpwOrth League PRAYER meeting GAS p.
Wa4nH m. Alice Hatfield leader; preaching al
ON Su : 90 bv Rev. Pardee of Ellendale. Class
phia al meeting Thursday night at 30.
rurgics Services at Slaughter Neck Church. -
ted J Sunday School at a. m, preaching at
hospih 1890 a. m. by Rev. Pardee, Epworth
De exp League at 80 p. m, led by Miss Edith
mrs. Argo
~ for Services at Cedar Neck Church on Sun
Tfahne dav next as follows. Sunday School at
Tor tre 2 p NJ. and preaching at p III. by Rev.
be abl pardee
Mrs By mutual agreement Rev w p. Tav-
yphol lor will preach at Ellendale next Sunday
mar and the Rev. Pardee will preach for Rev.
Aeiyn Taylor on his circuit.
but IS Iast SUNDAY night the w c. T. U. held
Earl a very interesting temperance meeting at
week The lincoln Church.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-13
STOCKINGS
WoLFE'S CROSSING

The recent rains in this section have
been badly needed and the crops are
showing the good effects.
The farmers are very busy saving fod
der and picking their tomatoes. Consid-
ering the great amount of dry weather
the tomato crop is yielding beyond eX-
pectations.
Hankin Bros. & Workman shipped a
carload of tomatoes last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George K. Cooper were
the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Robt
II. Belts, on Sunday
Master William Reynolds is still quite
sick with wbooping cough. DAHIIA.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-13
SLAUGHTER BEACH

, Although the season at the seashOre is
!, generally supposed to close with the early
! days of September, vet it is well known
e fact that the months of September and
r and October are the most pleasant for
q those who can take the time to pass them
I, by the shore. Most of the cottages have
closed for the season, but there are vet a
few families who are enjoying the beauti-
!, fIl weather at this shore resort. On
Sundays many drive down and enjoy a
shore supper of fish, oysters and game;
i of such last Sunday were Mrs. Ray Nor
rison and Miss Clara Passmaters, of Lin
! coin, Mr.. and Mrs. V. NJ D. Harrington
and daughter, Sarah, came from Milford,
R and Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Beideman and
children passed the day at the shore
: The Sherwood Cottage has been sold to
Curry Macklin, of Lincoln City, and he
] Will take it through course of repairs
as seen as the season closes.
A horse owned by n. H. Draper died
on last Wednesday from some unknown
cause. The animal was well when he fed
II the night before. and in the morning
1t was found dead in the stable.
A party, consisting of Joseph Cross,
DR. Robert Ellegood and Miss Mae Pret-
lyman, went out trout fishing for a short
time last Monday and only seven trout
were caught, and Miss Prettyman caught
hive of the number. The men seemed to
have the luck to catch black bass and
cells.
A party of gentlemen from Milford, |
made up of Levy Courtman Carmean, !
City Treasurer John H. Roach, Captain |
COnnard and visitor, went to the fishing
grounds on Monday last and caught about
$50 fish of all kinds.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-13
OAKLEY

Rev. Stocksdale will commence his
revival services at Oakley NJ. P Church
on Sunday evening, September 18th, at
7.30 o'clock. Everybody is earnestly
invited to attend these services.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-13

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