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La Junta tribune., 1912-05-11


Seventh Son OF seventh Daughter.
Who wiil bot 5, en- Dollars That
Bryan Will Rrn Sc cn Times-and
BE Defeated Each Time. He's
Thr to the Good Now
perfect faith aud confidence In my
ability to pick the winner"
Let me. then. give my r asons for
the faith that Is In me-" and In
choice. elegant and eloquent words
tell OF some things ~ they are. and
one thing as u viii be
At this writing Il can be truly
said the battle RACES" Amid the
smoke and oarnasc the banners eau
be dlmly seen and the names OF TAFT.
Roosevelt, Wilson. Harmon aud CLARK
are outlined thereon, and a lone
''houn dawg" may be deciphcrcd.
aruu whose lapk. unRainly form
the smoke hangs thick and the din
Is loudrst
hut Of all tho contestants on this
ousanFuiurd n,ld. two stand on, In
bold relief Taft aud Roosevelt In
circle on the ground. rcposc their
hats, and ON their banners the NO
Quarter legend shows forth II h
with these Ne deal At this time. re
serving flr later "a e. our tr atmcnt
of the democratic, or "houu dawg"
bunch
As b. is more than probable. In
fact almost certain. that the pub.
lioans viii adhere 10 their time. hon.
ured custom of clcrting Il president.
le, us aualySo the material presented
IN their candidates. and upon this
analysis base our unfailinr prediction
The situation is simpllfiod In this
instance by the IA, ,ha, only two
candidates are In the field. Mr. Taft
aud Mr. Roosevelt Let us firs,
size up" Mr. Tan-hi- official acts.
his sins OF commission and omission.
and his n,n"rs TO be his own sue.
e"ssor.
say official acts" as these are
all tina, affect the people. So far ~
Mr. Taft. tn. individual. 10 concern
I'd. w. have no cr,ticisms to otf'r
] believe him To b. thoroughly hon
est and conscientious. and any error
committed by him are errors Of ths
'hrad--not Of the heart.
While h~ may be n model. consider
. ~ ~ = citizen. what of his OH
riai acts As chief executiv. II the
nation' think the summing ny o
Mr.. Taft by SIR, Roosevelt Ia prob
ably tho n.arcst corrrc, Of anythins
! have seen. which II 10 this cffcct
u, do not think Mr.. Taft mcan'
: ~: I think hc means we'll but h. Il
feeble. aud he II surrounded by met
who do not mean we'll. and arc mol
. feeble. BY any m~sns." By this Mr
Roosevelt mrans that Mr. Taft h un
consciously ias,acacsd ~ the prcp''
nearsut hin. ard 70 whom he goss t.
La Junta tribune., 1912-05-11
BY G. II. DOwNER
Political Prppaet sd Sect

T may come as surprise To
my many friends to see me
pose as a political soJthsay-
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
DR.. BELL STICKS
TO THE SHIP
F. g. Kenworthy to Fill Contracts q
Kansas Fair-Parachute Jump
Will Be Attempted.

Grand Forks, Aug. 22-F. G. Ken
worthy, accompanied by Aviators
Frank Bell and Fred Harlm, Mechan-
ician AL Forseth and Parachute Jump
er G. A. Shepard, left last night for
Garnett, Kas., where he has contract
ed for i number Of flights. The Cur
tiss biplane, which will be Aown by
Harlm, and the big Benotst tractor,
which will be used for the parachute
jumps, were shipped to that place dur
ing the day. :"
The Benoist tractor, which was bad
y damaged in the last attempt te
make the parachute jump in this city:
has been completely repaired and will
be used at the Garnstt fair. Bell will
attempt number Of flights alone
during the fair week, aside from en-
deavoring to negotiate the parachute
jump with Sheppard. Harlmn viii Ay
the Curtiss biplane. 4
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

4Minot, N. D., Aug. o2-That at the
close Of Aug. 20 there were 647 claims
in the Berthold reservation subject to
selection Is evident from the following
statement issued today by james W.
Watten, superintendent. z
Since Aug. '12, 1912, there have
been selected 1875 claims classified as
agricultural lands Of the drst class
IA. ~ and three claims classified d.
agricultural lands Of the second class
stA g." vs. 51f% =
At the close Of the selections on
Aug. 20, 1912, there remained unse-
1ected, and subject to selection after
that time, 2os claims Of '16o acres
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
A SPECIAL TRAIN WITH TW|NEE.
ARRIVED IN DEVILS LAKE WITH
ENOUGH TO SUPPLY. DEMANDS

territory, arrived at the Great North.
ern passenger station in this city! at
l O'Clock this morning. '@.
+ The train left Chicago Sunday
night, making the run II !. little over
twenty-four hours: No stops were
made except for. water and fuel
There were many people down ct the
station to see, the train this morning,
Another special .wlls arrive tonight
for ,Minot. The two trains we1e: load.
"a with something over 900, 900 pounds
Of Irvine. This IS merely . drop in
the bucket for. the ,Minot territory,
but the demand is well filed here:
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
Get READY FOR THE MlDWlN1ER
FAIR IS ADVICE OF HENRY HALE
CHAIRMAN OF THE ORGANIZATION

A better mid-winter fair than was
held last year would probably seem
rather difficult and little exagger-
alton to the farmers of the Lake Re
gion, but Henry Hale who is chair
man Of the fair organization today
stated that the fair for 1913 would
be better than ever.
The first week in February is the
date set for the Lake Region attrae-
:tion in Devils Lake, and looking for
ward to tie event, Mr.. Hale said that
now was the time for the farmers to
be looking forward to their exhibits
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
REPORTS SER0Mn|qARRhhGlhNN MASSACRE !, .
CONFIRM s STORY Of 0F FIVE EHUM)REDNELED
MESSAGE DATED AUGUST 10 WAS
.REoE1vED AT WASHINGTON
THIS MORNING.
NO ACTION HAs 1ll1s TAKEN AT
!, WASHINGTON WITH ~
ENcE TO OUTBREAK.

Special to The World.
Washington, Aug. PA message
was received here today dated Aug.
10, which confirms the report delayed
in transmission from Managua, Mic
aragua, stating that five hundred men
were killed including two Americans,
in the massacre which occurred in the
city Of Leon:
A. Practically. the entire Nicaraguan
troops were killed at the hands Of
the insurgent forces. The two Ameri
cans killed were. in the hospital hav.
ing recently. underwent an operation
when they were: massacred. !,
No action has been taken here with
reference to the outbreak t..- &:
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
old OFFENDER
nv nTE kEnTn n
AGAIN. ! IN Tolls
sQUAW WAS ARRESTED BY Po.
LICE LAST EvENINo-FINED /.
TODAY BUT HAD NO CASH ;.

Agnes Williams, an old offender,
who has just finished service at the
county jail was brought before Judge
Juergens this morning having been
arrested by the police last evening.
Unable to pay her fine. the squaw was
given period to serve in the city
Jail.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

In an interview relative to the at
taos made on the militia in Devils
Lake Colonel John Frame Of the
North Dakota National Guard stated:
cit may be that this attitude does
not affect the attempts in Devils
Lake to keep up company, out it
strikes me that it should have the
effect Of making right thinking, sane
people come to the conclusion that
such an organization Is necessary be-
cause Of the prevalence If such no
tions;making the people Of Devils
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
Sen, m'CUmbER PUT u|iIiUijjf;Kl tut; 4 ifIREby
CHAIRMAN Of MINN. GRAIN BOARD
CHARGES OF NORTH DAKOTA
SENATOR ON DOMINATION OF
TERMINAL ELEVATORS
E. r. REENKE SENDS NOTICE TO
EBERHARr THAT STATEMENT
Is FAI.sEH0oD @

Special to The World:
st. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 22-Charges
of falsehood criticising Senator Nc
Cumber of North Dakota who claimed
the domination Of the terminal ele.
vators in Minnesota were fully
brought out in a statement issued By
E. H. Rehnke chairman Of the grain
board Of inspection in Minnesota to-
day.
The statement was forwarded to
Governor Eberhart following the at
tack made by the North Dakota sen
ator on the terminal elevators q few
days ago.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
JUDGE AM|DON :. !.
!. GETS BIG YIELD
THIRTY E1qHT BUSHELS PER
ACRE oF GOOD WHEAT. is
THREsH1D NEAR FARGO.

Fargo, N. D., Aug. z2-Thirty-eight
bushels Of wheat per acre is the yield
on last years corn land on the farm
Of Judge Aznidon north Of Fargo. The
wheat was . magnificent looking crop
early in. the season. The land was
well cultivated last year, had been
deeply plewtsd and the s"ed was care
fully put IN; Every condition was
favorable. ID.
OF coul,e, not Ill the land Is going
to yield ;thirty-sight bushels. but the
yield IN this instance is indicative
of what can be secured in North
Dakota with the proper methods.
Crop rotation and cultivation seems
to solve theF problem. -
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
PRAl|S&EIEZR9RRiifFHt!EEiM9t tAkt
.C0, Of n, D. \. ADVANCED
BY COLONEL John 4. FRAME

Lake more earnest in the support Of
the company"
Major Frame said further, 'tI trust
that nothing will occur in Devils
Lake to cause the company 70 de-
teriorate in any way, as 7 have a
pride in the fact that when the
tountry needed them, Devils Lake did
send some men to the front, and while
some people seem to forget. these
things in time Of peace, all the peo
|ple do not.''a ''.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

EDITOR YOUNG, OF MANDAN RE
PUBLICAN, is ARRESTED FOB
CRIMINAL LIBEL.

Mandan, n. D., Aug. 22.-Editor
Young Of, the Mandan Republican
was arrested Saturday afternoon on
the charge Of criminal libel preferred
by Editor Conrad OF. the Mandan
News. The procedure is the out
growth Of public accusations made by
the defendant that Conrad had drawn
pay to which he was not entitled:
Young waived examination and the
case will be heard at the regular tenn
Of the district court this fall.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

TRANSFER sHes1oN FROM UNI
VERarTY CITY TO THE GATE
METROPOLIS

Special to The worid: - q"
Fargo n. D., Aug. 22-The North.
Dakota. railroad commissioners trans.
.ferred their session from. Grand Forks
to this city today, the matters to be
investigated requiring session here.
Little business was transacted by the
commission today. 80
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
! |: II ! HAS.
/ |AMJThERc0kT[S
CASE IS BEING TRIED BEFORE
RECEIVER CocKBURN-WAs
STARTED YESTERDAY

Another contest case is in progress
at the United State land Office in
this city today the title Of the action
which was opened before Receiver
Cockburn yesterday being that of
Smith VS.. Turner, Attorney Silver Ser
umgard appearing cor the contestant
and Attorney L. J. Wehe for the con-
testee, the residence on a quarter
section Of land in the Turtle noun
tain region being in question.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
BANKERS Of. | f.:...
NE. DISTRICT
ARE Y N n SESSION AZ GRAND
FORKS .ToDAY-soo1AL TINE
.4. -ssvs ENJOYED. W.

! sp%.caa, . Thl, ~ =. 81 - 2 : )? y. \.
Grand Forks, Aug. 2a-The bankers
of the North Eastern district, com.
prising, Grand Forks, Pembiua, Walsh
and Cavalier counties are in session
here today, social time being en-
joyed. The bankers listened to an ad-
drss by j., E. Wheeler Of st. Paul
this afternoon.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
COMMIT \ / / [|E'.E:: Il IS
!: | MEETING TO-DAY
MAYOR M'c1onY OF THIS CITY
\. ATTENDIln BISMARCK
= =. =, a'zr1zR1No.

Mayor McclorY Of this city left
last evening for bismarck where he
will meet today with Judge Knauf
and Governor Burke to; arrange de:
tails and make, . report On matters
to come before the state bar associa-
:tion meeting ct; Bismarck September
4. Resolution, Of respect in the case
Of the. late Justice David E. Morgan
WILDE drawn uls by the committee.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
TO |NSPECT THE
PELICAN BRIDGE
STREET COMMISSION OF CITY
WILL INVESTIGATE THl5
AFTERNOON " r.,

The street committee Of. the city
council; consisting of Aldermen Hal
gren, Wineman and Roller, assisted
by Judge Juergens win journey to the
Pelican. point bridge this afternoon
on a trip of, inspection, The bridge
which comes under the guidance of
the city administration Is reported
to be in need Of repairs.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
BOUND OVER TO
DISTRICT COURT
J. CUMMINGS OF EDM0RE AR
REsTED BY SHERIFF M'LEAN
FOR PIaaING.

Pigging and bootlegging was the
charge brought against J. Cummings
ofEdmore, who was brought here by
Sheriff Mclean last evening and
placed in the county jail to await
trial having been bound over to the
district court. ,5.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

Miss Alice O'Harra Of Park River
is in the ity the guest. at the D. G.
Duell home and will leave this after
noon for Garske where she will visit
at the Duell farm for several days.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
Special to The World:

Special to The World:
> La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 22-The Mod
ern Woodmen of America, state as
sociation in session here last night,
passed resolutions and Rewarded
them to Governor McGovern, asking
THE removal from office If State Tn
surance Commissioner Eickhorn.
In the event that-the removal is
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
fNfHR Cent RAISE made 8. !:
:RMlSf1 COUNTY On AA[tEtlNE ALE !.
!; IS AND BUILDINGS ON IhE LANDS

County Auditor B. v: Bice received
!: word this afternoon that q raise Of
Eve per cent was made BY the squal-
ization board in session: at, Bismarck,
on all lands in Ramsey county, the
: same raise Of i've per cent prevail.
ing. on buildings on lands in the
county. t.-'' : = - !.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
cRIAN|9l|||.|aA|IS':: ! I||||| ] IS An !
EXTRA big BILL
THE MA1NE,s MYSTERY WILL BE
SOLVED; At THE POPULAR
7. P4AYHoUsE.

"The Maine Mystery" will be
solved by special illustrated picture
at the Grand opera house this evening
hn extra attraction having been add
ed to the stellar bill at the popular
playhouse. Good vaudeville, excellent
picturs and the additional special
Feature. warrants "a large crowd. The
first performance will commence
sharply at 1880 O'Clock.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
BAND CONCERT. !.
!: !. WAS. \ As REQUESTED !! !! [


The Devils Lake band under the
excellent guidance Of Director Max-
well gave such an excellent concert
last Tuesday evening. which was 90
thoroughly enjoyed, that repetition
Of the Same music was requested and
the program that was givn Tuesday
evening has been billed again for to-
night.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

Mrs. Walker returned today from .
two weeks? visit with relatives md
friends in caado. She was aeeompan.
fed by Aiay Pile Of cathbridge, Mo-,
who has been visiting for the past
month in Cando. and is on her return
home. .3. -.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
MODERN W00OMEN Of: WISCONSIN
ASK GOVERNOR "M|'C0VERh. TO RE:
MOVE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER

not perfected by Gov. McGovern, the
Woodmen will take the matter into
their own hands and state that they
have an army $4,000 strong that will
march against him.
The reason for the action is due to
the active campaign led by Eickhorn
to increase the insurance rates Of the
order In Wisconsin. =,
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
INCREASED RATE.
! TO IOWA POINTS
PROCEEDING OF INTERSTATE
COMMERCE. :.n0NMIssIoN AT
WASHINGTON

Special to The World:
Washington, Aug. 22-The Inter
state commerce commission today in
creased the express rates fifteen cents
to points in Iowa on the Chicago &
St. Louis railway.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

The returns ot the. city and village
real estate including the lots and
buildings on same was not changed
by the board in this county. "
The increase adds . few cents more
over that Of last year. in this county
and the change requires IN :!msmst.sse t..e
amount 81 work Il tie eoanty audit
or e. office. s,-.p 4, i:sr-.sss. s.s=s; =. s=se;s
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

Miss Alma, Rushfeldt of Webster
was in the city today, en- route to
Lawton where she will visit for sew
eral days. IS a1ir5
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
|SIX HUNDRED AND F0RTY,S[YEN
CLAIMS AT .BERTH0LD RESERVE
LEFT OVER FROM FIRST SELECTION
,.Ii.E;; |:;::..I. |s@,'ki1

.lisEi |;:::iI | ||s:1 {:
each classified as agricu1tural:::lands,
Of the first class-'sA ~; appraised
at $4.oo or more per acre, and $50
claims classified as agricultural lands
Of the second class-"A 2."'appesis-
ed at from 4e.25 to t4oo ~. ie.s.
There are fftY claims classified -
grazing lands and appraised ct less
than $500 per acre.
''@ 5aines W. Wilton,
Superintendent
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
|.(|A|l|'t|D|' ! !. !: !.
:. = = .tafgt
PE|YR'Q|S!|||I..|||S'::: ] 5.
~ M4u
'N||AYT'. R.
!. PUTT [.l)DA'Y
Special 10 Ths, world

Special TO Ths Worid. .
Waynesburg, Pa, Aug 2a-Learn-
ing Of the attack made by Senator
Penrose in her reply to the senate last
night, Theodore Roosevelt in his
speech here today, as guest at the
Catholic reetoryy: stated that he "was
loaded for Penrose.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
KID N COY
WAS FREED
0NCHARCE
Of LARCENY
Special to The World.

London, Aug. 22-''Kid" Mccoy,
who was arrested here some time ago
on the charge of larceny and who
was waiting for xtradition papers to
Belgium, was discharged today, there
being absolutely no grounds on which
to hold the American pugilist.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

The latest in gold pendants and
chains, set with diamond or pearl,
from $500 up. at. H.. Huesgen g.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

Want work q cook fer harvest,
whore best wages are paid. Qaa siv'e
references. N1. Letts 0aeeH. Ws,-
ste., N. D. = 3!
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

A special train direct from Chicago
1--we express cars loaded with twine
for the farmers Of the Devils Lake
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

The Independent Order of Forest.
ers will held a special meeting Mon
day, Aug. 26th at $3.50 p. m. Meeting
will be held in the office of Mr.. Wehe
room l, Brennan block. Napoleon
lambert, c.. R.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

Nothing will be left undone to make
the fair success.
Speakers Of prominence are al
feady. being engaged for the agricul-
tural meeting, and an institute will
be conducted in conjunction with the
fair.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
%&$% . = &.%4 . . - &>3 .
- THE WEATHER =

:. 4A = - - = -
>>%$>%>%e&> e >@~
For Devils Lake and vicinity Fair
tonight and Friday; not much change
in temperature.
For North Dakota Fair tonight and
Friday.
Tempera*1Heg:
Lowest last night t.............................60
Highest yesterday .........77
At q. m, today .....-:-.-...-.....:.....-. So
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-08-09
Scottish Dish,

The huckleberry, or whortleberry
or bilberry, has always been we'll
known. The Scots eat them with
milk, as we do, but they also make a
jelly out Of them, which Is favored
with whisky.
Cranberries can be found all over
the world where there is marshy land,
but those of the United States are
considered the best and are exported
in great numbers to Europe.
The mulberry was cultivated by the
ancients and has played a more i'm
portant part in literature than any
other berry. 1t is mentioned several
times in the Bible, while Ovid speaks
of it in is!.famous tale Of "Pyramus
and Thisbe."
The mulberry was brought from
Persia and the Romans much pre-.
ferred 1t to any other fruit. 1t did not
reach England until 154S. and the
trees planted at Sion House during
the same year are still alive. James
I. of England was exceedingly fond of
the berry and caused large quantities
Of the bushes to be planted in all the
grounds Of the royal palaces.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-08-09
ECZEMA FOR TEN YEARS

1909 Little Walsh ST., Baltimore,
Md was afflicted with eczema for
about ten years, the most tormenting
and agonizing. 1t was dry eczema, all
itching. 1t was scratch, scratch,
scratch and burn, burn, burn. By
scratching l brought sores which
scabbed. I tried all remedies which
knew or heard Of; some gave me tenn
porary relief, but none permanent
cure. I couldn't sleep for scratching.
after which there was burning. I saw
the advertisement for free samples of
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment
and wrote for them. They did me
good Immediately and 1 then bought a
box of Cuticura Ointment and a cake
of Cuticura Soap. I was cured in two
weeks" (Signed) George Wooden.
Jan. 81, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura. Dept. L, Boston"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-08-09
DEATH SEEMED CLOSE
MAN LIVED YEARS IN FEW AG.
ONIZING MINUTES.
And After All the Cause of the Trou-
BILE Was Not RattIesnake,
Though That Seemed tho
Only Explanation.

"Oh, DEAR" said Dorothy, suddenly,
looking up from her newspaper.
there's a snake loose
'In Upper Footling?" 1 said. I'M
possible. This is a respectable resi-
Dental suburb"
But there is she persisted. eft
has escaped the naturalist shop at
the corner This late edition says so.
Whatever shall we do? Suppose it
gets into our bathroom"
1--WE shall hear the water running
If 1t attempts to have bath" l reas-
sured her. Then we can go up and
sneak the soap. How big is it?"
"Small-but very deadly"
After all, perhaps it's all for the
BEST" 1 unused. ct may be the
means of reforming some heavy drink
er before he has gone too far" And
then, as If to show how closely COM
edy and tragedy can be allied, it hap
pened.
It was cold and clammy, and felt
1t run rapidly down my leg. Beads
OF perspiration stood upon my brow,
and conclusive shudder ran through
me.
Someone walking over your
grave?" asked Dorothy, who can al
ways be relied upon to make the pro-
verbal remark; but she won no an
swering smile from me. This was no
time for mirth, with death staring me
in the face-or, to be correct, in the
right trouser leg.
Quiet" 1 whispered. Something
cold has just run down my leg. 1t
must be the snake"
ooh, dear" she shieked. And now
you'll die Of 'hydrophobia."
mot if we're calm" 1 replied. do
as 1 tell you as quietly as possible.
Perhaps it won't bite If it's not dis
turbed"
Then I babe her come to me and
gently unlace my right boot. Once
more 1 felt that cold wriggle as l ex-
tended my foot, and we waited quiet
y for FIVE agonizing minutes. l got
pins and needles so badly that l fear
ed they would prick the reptile and ir-
ritate it, but dare not move. At the
end of the five minutes 1 changed our
tactics and handed her my penknife.
Cut the lace" 1 recommended
gentle. Don't cut me. If once he
smells blood I am done for"
Then / babe her remove the boot.
But, softly as she did it, once again
there came the clammy wriggle, and
NOW the thing was at my foot. With
its arrival at the toe further prog
ress would be baff1ed by the sock, and,
thus baff1ed, it would probably strike.
The time for caution had gone by.
Swiftly 1 stopped and grabbed at the
spot, praying fervently that 1 might
clutch its neck and so prevent its bit
ing. And as l snatched there came a
musical chink.
Its rattlesnake," screamed Doro-
thy. ooh, do be careful"
con the contrary, my DEAR" l re-
piled. at is some cents that have
slipped down my leg through a hole
in the trousers pocket. l am saved"
poured out whisky and soda with
trembling hands, while on the hearth
rug Dorothy sobbed Historically over
my merciful deliverance.