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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-07-04
do You See That Straight Ahead of You7"

rolled YEARLY from the saddle. bur
rowed under the partial shelter of
sand dune. and called upon Neb to
follow him With their hands and feet
they made a slight wind-break. drag
ging the struggling ponies into its
protection. and burrowed themselves
there, the clouds OF sand skurrying
over them so thick as TO obscure the
sky. and rapidly burying them alto
gether as though in a grave. Within
an hour they were compelled TO dig
themselves out. yet It proved partial
escape from the pitiless lashing. The
wind howled like Embossed demons,
and the air grew cold. adding to the
sting of the grit. when some sudden
eddy hurled 1t into their hiding place.
To endeavor further travel would
mean certain death. for no one could
have guided a course for a hundred
feet through the tempest.
1t was three o'clock before II died
sufficiently down for them to venture
out. Even then the air remained full
of sand. while constantly shifting
ridges made travel difficult. Only
grim necessity-the suffering of the
ponies for water. and their own need
for soon reaching the habitation of
man and acquiring food-drove them
to the early venture. They must at
tain the valley of the Salt Fork that
night, or else perish I'm the desert
there remained no other choice. Ty-
ing neckerchiefs over their horses
eyes. and lying fiat themselves. they
succeeded In pressing slowly forward.
winding in and out among the shift
ing dunes. with only the wind to guide
them. II was an awful trail. the hoofs
sinking deep IN drifting sand. the
struggling ponies becoming so ex-
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-07-04
CHAPTER VII.


Suddenly Keith halted. bringing his
pony's head sharply about, so that the
two faced one another. The wind was
rising. hurting clouds OF sand into
their eyes. and the plainsman held one
hand before his face.
There's no need of keeping up a
water trail any longer" he said quiet
IN. by all the signs we're in for a
sand storm by daylight. and that Will
cover our tracks so the devil himself
couldn't follow them. Got water bag
on your saddle.
81 reck'n dis am one. sab"
Keith felt of the object Neb held
forth.
Yes. and big one. too; fill 1t and
strap II on tight: we've got a long
dry ride ahead.
"whar' yo' propose goin'. Massa
Jack?"
ITO the Bar X on the Canadian.
I've worked with that outfit. They'll
give us whatever we need. and ask
no questions; don't know of anything
In between. It's going to be hard
ride. boy. and mighty little TO eat ex-
cept what saved from supper"
How far am it to dis yere Bar ky"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-07-04

"A hundred and fifty miles as the
crow flies, and sand all the way, ex-
cept for the valley OF Salt Fork. Come
on now. and keep close. for It's easy
to get lost in these sand hills"
Keith had ridden that hundred and
fifty miles of sandy desolation before,
but had never been called upon to
make such Journey as this proved to
be. He knew there was little to fear
from human enemies, for they were
riding far enough east of the Santa Fe
trail to be cut OF the path of raiding
parties, while this desert country was
Stunned by Indian hunters. 1t con-
sisted Of sand hill after sand hill, a
drear waterless waste, where nothing
grew. and mid the dread sameness OF
which traveller could only find pass
age by the guidance OF stars at night
or the blazing sun by day.
They had covered ten miles Of 1t by
! daybreak, their ponies travelling heavi-
~, fetlock deep, but could advance no
further With the first tint of rose in
the east the brooding storm. burst
upon them in wild desert fury, the
fierce wind buffeting them back, lash
ing their faces with sharp grit until
they were unable TO bear the pain.
The flying sand smote them in clouds.
driven with the speed of bullets. In
vain they lay fiat, urging their ponies
forward the beasts, maddened and
blinded by the merciless lashing Of the
sand. refused to face the storm. Keith.
All sense Of dirnciinn lnng since lost.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-07-04
DUBIOUS
About What Her Husband Would Say.

A Mich woman tried Postum be-
cause coffee disagreed with her and
her husband. Tea is just as harm
full as coffee because it contains caf-
feine-the same drug found in cot
fee. She writes:
My husband was sick for three
years with catarrh of the bladder. and
palpitation Of the heart, caused by
coffee. Was unable to work at all
and in bed part of the time.
Il had stomach trouble, was weak
and fretful so l could not attend to
my housework-botho of us using cof-
fee all the time and not realizing IL
was harmful.
One morning the grocer's wife
said she believed coffee was the cause
OF our trouble and advised Postum. l
took it home rather dubious what my
husband would say-he was fond of
coffee.
But took coffee right off the table
and we haven't used a cup of it since.
You should have seen the change in
US. and now my husband never COM
llaAnS VI HeAfANeNAOh Oily -ASA Z.
My stomach trouble went away in two
weeks after began Postum. My chill
dren love it, and it does them good.
which can't be said of coffee.
A lady visited us who was usually
half sick. told her I'd make her
cup Of Postum. She said it was taste
less stuff. but she watched me make
t. boiling it thoroughly for Is minutes.
and when done. she said It was splen-
lid. Long boiling brings out the fla
FOR and food quality" Name given by
Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
Look in pkgs. for the famous little
book. THE Road to MELVILLE"
Ever read the above letter. new
enc appears from time TO time. They
are genuine. true, and full of human
interest
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-07-04
Copyright a, c. Mcclurs 4 Co.. lsio)

The men could see nothing but this
soliS sheet OF water rushing down
toward them from out the black void.
and then vanishing below. Once
keith's horse half fell. plunging nose
under. yet gaining foothold again be-
fore the rider had deserted his saddle.
A dim darkness ahead already re-
vealed the nearness OF the southern
bank. when Neb's pony went down
suddenly. swept fairly off its legs by
some fierce eddy in the stream. Keith
heard the Negroes cultural cry, and
caught a glimpse of him as the two
were sent whirling down. The coiled
rope OF the lariat. grasped In his right
hand, was hurled forth like a shot,
but came back empty Not another
sound reached him: his own horse
went steadily on. feeling his way. I'M
I'll he was nose against the bank. with
water merely ripping about his ankles.
Keith driving feet again into the stiff
rups headed him down stream. wading
close In toward the shore. leaning for
ward over the pOmmel striving TO see
through the gloom
He had no doubt about Neb's pony
making land. unless struck by some
driftwood. or borne TO the center OF
the stream by the shifting force of the
current. But II Neb had failed to re-
tain his grip he might have been
sucked under by the surge Of waters.
4 hundred yards below he found them.
dripping and weak from the struggle,
yet otherwise unhurt There were no
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-07-04
suHraeettes Attack Public Buildings,

London-A general campaign OF
destruction in the postoffices through
out the country was begun Friday by
suffragists. They smashed the win
dows of the central postoffice and Of
the Reform club at Manchester. Some
of the London branch Offices and
those at Hitchin and Letchworth were
raided. Women arrested here an.
nounced that their action was the
beginning OF campaign to smash
the windows OF every postoffice in
England
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-07-04
synopsis.

. lack Keith. a Virginian. now a bor-
40, nlninsman, Ia riding along the Santa
~ trail on the lookout for roaming war
nnrties OF savages. He notices a camp
trs al "A distance and then sees II team
attached to a wagon and at fun gallop
n,,rs,ied by men on ponies. When Keith
teaches the wagon the raiders have mass
arrcd Two men and departed. He searches
the Victims finding papers and a locket
Win A woman's portrait. lie resolves TO
huni down the murderers Keith Is ar
rested at Carson City, charged with th9
murder. his accuser being a ruf1an named
Rlark Bart lie goes to Jail fully realiz-
ine the peril OF swift border Justice. a
Communion in his cell is "A negro. who
tells him he Is Neb and that he knew the
Keith family back IN Virginia. Neb says
slhley. the other Gen. Willis Waite. for
merly an officer in the Confederate army.
The plslnsman and Neb escape from the
cell
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-07-04
Rather an Omen Secret

A very important citizen was drawn
on jury, week or two ago, and
met him after he had been discharged.
He seemed TO think that he was en-
titled to be on the bench, at the very
least.
What was your verdict in that
case?" | asked.
The defendant was unanimously
acquitted on the first ballot
Indeed? And how did you vote?'
THAT, sir, is one of the sacred Sc
crets of the juryroom.' "-Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-07-04
TARIFF IS The Chief
PLANK OF PLATFORM
Protection Principle is Denounced ss
Cause Of Uneven Distribution of
Wealth in United States.

Baltimore-The Democratic plat
form, containing about 5000 words,
was completed Friday night The ma
ture of the planks was given out by
members of the committee on resolu-
tons although the exact text will not
be made public until the platform is
submitted TO the convention.
The chief plank is devoted to de-
nunciation of the Republican tariff
and a declaration for tariff for rev.
enue only The Republican tariff is
described as ''the principal cause of
the uneven distribution of wealth"
The plank favors gradual reduction
and an immediate downward revision
of the present duties upon the neces-
saries of life. President Taft Is de-
nounced for vetoing the tariff bill or
the last congress and the Republican
/ party for failure to redeem its prom
ises of 1908 for downward revision"
The trust plank favors vigorous
enforcement of the criminal features
| of the antitrust law and demands I'M
mediate legislation necessary to crush
| private monopolies.
The people are urged to support the
proposed constitutional amendments
providing for an income tax and the
election of United States senators by
direct vote. Complete publicity of
campaign expenditures is demanded,
attention being directed to the alleged
enormous sums spent by the candi-
dates in the recent Republican contest
for the nomination. The policy of the
Republicans In seeking to enlarge the
powers OF The federal government is
severely criticised on the ground that
the states should not be deprived of
| their rights
There is" says the platform, mo
/ twilight zone between the nation and
the state, between which exploiting in
terests can take refuge from both
The platform declares for a presi-
Dental preference primary and directs
the national committee to provide for
selections at primaries OF members OF
the national committee. A single pres
idential term with the president made
ineligible TO reelection is favored.
Inc hepuDliCdu duHi4ulS II dl4Oh II
attacked on the charge OF extrava-
gance in congress with. democratic
form Of government.
The Aldrich bill passed by the none
tary commission comes in for con
demnation. The Democratic party is
pledged to the enactment Of law for
deposits OF government funds by com
petitive bidding in state or national
banks without discrimination as to
= locality.
The party is Pledged to enact legis
lation aimed TO provide some etec
tive means OF controlling the Missis
sippi river in order IA prevent the de
e vastation OF the valley by floods. Thi:
is regarded as a national. rather than
state problem.
A system of rural credits is favored
and an investigation of the agricul
tural credit societies in Europe TO fine
a suitable system is recommended.
, The platform reaffms the party's
devotion to the principles OF Jefferson
and felicitates the Democratic con
gress on it's record of achievements
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-07-04
Snappy Age.

The young man breezed into the old
mans library.
Il met your daughter" he an
nounced, lat a Fifth avenue reception
| want to marry her next Friday aft
ernoon at $3.50. She's willing"
The old man turned to his card
index.
Which daughter" he asked.
It's Miss Ethel"
All right said the old man.
Make it 4:S0 and I'll attend the we'd
ding. l have an engagement at the
other hour
1t was so ordered. This is a snappy
sge-Pittsburg Post.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-07-04
Commission Rules Against Carriers

Washington.-Ever common car
rier. railroad and steamship line IN
the United States was affected by the
suspension by the interstate COM
MERGE commission Friday OF the new
proposed regulations, restricting the
dimensions Of pieces or PERSONAL bag
gage. The new regulations would
further limit the amount of baggage
transported free. They were sus'
pended from July l 70 October 10
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-07-04
Colorado Prosressives incorporate.

Denver.-The Progressive party in
Colorado was incorporated Friday its
chief object being to further the can.
didacy of Theodore Roosevelt or some
other progressive for presiden, ct tn
United States.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-07-04

words spoken. but the black and white
hands clasped silently. and then Neb
crept back into the saddle. shivering
in his wet clothes MS the cool night
wind swept against him. Keeping
close in toward shore. yet far enough
out so that the water would hide their
trail. the fugitives toiled steadily up
stream. guided only by the black out
line of the low bank upon their left.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-07-04
Labor Leaders File Appeal.

Washington.-Sam Samuel GOmpers and
Frank Morrison of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. recently sentenced
to one year and nine months in jail
respectively. for contempt of court, on
Friday filed an appeal from Justice
Wright's decision and gave bail. EX'
ecutinn OF their sentence was STAYED.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-07-04
Wounded in Play.

New Orelans.-GiOvanni Gravina
the hasso. who was accidentally
wounded by the too realistic sword
thrust of Signor Florencia Constan
tino in the second act of The Barber
of Seville" is reported to be in crit
ical condition.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-07-04
Three Eiremen Killed.

Garnett. Kan.-Thrce volunteer fire
men are dead and five others injured,
one probably fatally, as the result OF
a fire that destroyed furniture fac
tory and ice plant and an electric
plant
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-07-04

man thinks a girl is perfectly
proper who refuses to kiss him-be-
cause he can't think of any other rea.
son why she should refuse.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-07-04
A Matter of Names.

What is the difference between
pomme de terre and potato?" About
two dollars. Harvard Lampoon.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-07-04

Overpoliteness is the surest indica-
ton one is not to the manner born
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13
Iridium A Rare Metal

The smooth writing quality
possessed by gold fountain pens
may be attributed to the Tiny
bit of white metal Iridium
fastened TO the tip of the pen
Iridium Ia an exceedingly rare
metal, according to the United
States Geological Survey, not
more than 5000 ounces being
produced each year, of which
perhaps about 500 ounces are
recovered in the United States.
mostly from imported platinum
sand and from copper ores and
bullion. The price demanded
for iridium has been increasing
rapidly, and in 1911 it ranged
from $50 to f6i an ounce for
pure metal.
Owing to its unique qualities.
iridium finds fairly extensive
use. Most Of the metal pro-
duced is probably used for
hardening platinum. ltis furth-
er used for various scientific
ana technIcal purposes, such as
standard weights, pivots, con
tact points, and as previously
stated, for gold-pen points. lri-
dunn black, an oxide of the
metal, is highly valued as
pigment for decorating china
ware.
According to the Bureau Of
Statistics, 1905 troy ounces of
"iridium and iridium in native
combination Will platinum
metals, - valued at $2IO,G1G,
were imported into the United
States in 1911.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

According to the last census,
the average value OF livestock
per farm in the United States
was 977i, and per acre of land,
farmed, 50 go in 1910, as com
pared with $546 and 1897, re
spectively, in 1900. Compared
with this general average for
tue whole country, the value of
livestock per farm in the South
Atlantic States was $3.50 in 1910
and S2O2 in 1900; in the east
South Central, $3.50 in 1910, and
1926 in 1900, and the west South
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

Messrs G. G. Duffy. the pop
ular superintendent of the
Stonega plant of the Stonega
Coke and Coal Company, and
w. A. Johnson, the genial and
accommodating superintendent
of the Interstate Railroad Com
pany, who also lives at Stonega,
were il town Saturday after
noon attending the good roads
meeting. These good gentle.
men are heartily in favor of
good roads and will work for
the bond issue.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

Let all of us work for the
proposed bond issue in the
Richmond Magisterial District
to complete our system of good
roads. This will benefit the
district more than anything
else and the burden will not be
heavy to carry, All the corpo-
rations and large taxpayers are
heartily in favor Of the issue.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

Central States, 1928 in 1910 and
1884 in 1900. These figures
show how the South is behind
the average in the value of live
stock on our farms Exclusive
of Texas, the average farm Of
the South has less than half the
livestock in value than any
other farm product.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

The W. &. Il. u. Will meet at
the residence of Mrs. NJ. r.
McCorkle Friday afternoon at
three o'clock.
G. G. Scarf, who has mado
Big Stone Gap headquarters
for his work with the DUPONT
Powder Company for several
months, surprised his many
friends Saturday by bringing
in lady whom he addresses as
Mrs. @. G. Scarf. We learn
that they are just back from u
bridal trip and will make Big
Stone Gap their home.
Rev. James NJ Smith, pastor
of the Presbyterian Church at
this place, was married II
Wednesday, October Both, to
Miss Katherine Carter Barham,
ut her home, Newsoms, Virgin
in. They arrived in the Gap
last Friday night and will make
this their future home.
G.. b. Price, Of Atlanta, Ga. &,
and j. ID. Porter, OF Washing
ton, ID. c., mechanical and
structural inspectors, respect
lively, on government buildings
were here last week making
final inspections on the local
Federal building. The work
was passed O. X with only a
few minor changes, and the
contractors, I re Plowman
Construction Company, have
loaded their working equip
ment for shipment to another
contract.
Last week President Taft
signed an Executive order put
ting $4,000 fourth class post.
masters in the classified service
It's execution will put every
postmaster of this class under
the civil service, $4,000 having
been previously put in classified
service 10y the president.
Mr.. w. S. Moore, represent
ing d. b. Ryland x Co Jewel
ers Of Lynchburg, will be in
Big Stone Gap at the Mutual
Drug Co on Nov. lith and 18th
with his beautiful line of holi-
day goods, consisting of Di-
monds, Watches, Jewellery.
Sterling Silver and Novelties,
and wishes you to come in and
see his elegant display. Place
orders now for Xmas delivery
as they Will have the best at
tention and fine engraving can
be done. adv.
Mrs. Aleen Jennings Ruther-
ford, a prominent and popular
nurse who has been located at
this place and Norton the past
year, returned last week from
a visit to her mother, Mrs. j..
l.. jennings, in Lynchburg.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

The Wise Printing Company
carries one of the fullest and
most complete lines of station
cry of any concern in South
west Virginia, and can supply
your need of anything in the
stationery line.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13
Notice

ON Thursday afternoon and
evening, Dec. -, the Ladies of
the NJ. T.. Church, South, are
to have their holiday sale, con
sisting of linens, Christmas
novelties, aprons. and fancy
articles. Ice-cream, cake and
home made candies sold also.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

An official estimate of the
production of gold and silver in
the United States in 1911 places
the totals at 1857 ,0sS fine
ounces OF gold, valued at $780,
$4,000, and O0,39e,4Oo fine
ounces of silver, valued at $685.
0l5,70o.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

Despite the fact that beef is
higher today than at any time
previous in the last thirty years
the United States army has just
made better contracts for it's
meat supply than ever before,
according to the annual report
of the commissary general.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

The postmastership at this
place il going to be n nice job
for come democrat, and already
some half dozen "life long"
party workers have conceived
the idea that the place belongs
to them.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

movement, started at Wise by
Capt. j. F. Bullitt, of this place,
some time ago, has bore fruit
already and has resulted in
great good.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

The small boys and girls have
already commenced to get n
line on Santa Claus.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

Advertise your Christmas
goods in the Post if you want
10 get results.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

SO far as we have been abIo
to learn the recent election in
the Ninth District was the
cleanest of any election in
macy years. Tho pare ell, ,ction
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

Renew your subscription to
the Post and vote in the piano
contest.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

The woods are beginning
to fill up already with demo
cratic applicants for Federal
jobs,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

Do your Christmas shopping
early this year.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

You will find the man who
works 20 help build up the com
munity in which he lives is al
ways a good citizen.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

That was u sure enough dem
ocratic landslide last week.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

One writer says the high cost
OF living is the result of high
living, which, in measure,
is true.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

Considering the progress the
progressive party made in the
recent election ii looks like the
old republican party is a
thing of the past.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-11-13

President.elect Wilson is a
native OF the grand old state of
Virginia, having first saw the
light of this world in the city
of stanton.