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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
CHAPTER XII.
A Chance Encounter.

A Chance Encounter.
While Mrs. Temple was confiding to
her husband that the agitated couple
in the next seat had Just come from
wedding-factory, and had got on
while he was lost in tobacco land. the
people in the seat on the other side
OF them were engaged in a little
drama of their own.
Ira Lathrop, known to all who knew
him as communicating snapping-tur-
tie, was SO busily engaged trying to
drag the farthest invading rice grains
out of the back of his neck, that he
was late in realizing his whereabouts.
When he raised his head. he found
that he had crowded into seat with
an uncomfortable looking woman, who
crowded against the window with old
maidenly timidity.
He felt some apology to be neces-
sary. and he snarled: Disgusting
things, these weddings" After he
heard this, it did not sound entirely
felicitous, SO he grudgingly ventured:
Excuse me-you married?"
She denied the soft impeachment
so heartily that he softened a little:
You're sensible woman. / guess
you and are the only sensible peo-
pie on this train"
It-seems-so,'' she giggied II
was the first time her spinstership
had been taken as material for a CON-
pliment.
Say, you look something like an
old sweetheart-er-frie mine
Were you ever in Brattleboro. VtY'
A flush warmed her cheek, and q
sense OF home warmed her prim
speech as she confessed:
Il came from there originally"
$50 did l." said Ira Lathrop, lean
Ing closer, and beaming like a big
sun: II don't suppose you remember
Ira Lathrop?"
why. Ira!-Mr. Lathrop!-is it
you?"
She gave him her hand-both her
hands, and he smothered them in one
big paw and laid the other on for
extra warmth, as he nodded his saw
age head and roared as gentle as q
sucking dove:
well. well! Annie-Anne-Mis s
Cattle! What do you think. of that?'
They gossiped across the chasm OF
OF years about people and things, ana
knew nothing Of the excitement SO
close to them.
Suddenly twinge of ancient 1eai-
ousy shot through the mans heart,
recurring to old emotions.
$50 you're not married, Annie.
Whatever became OF that fellow who
used to hang round you all the
timer
Charlie SeIby?" She blushed at the
name, and thrilled at the luxury OF
meeting jealousy. "Oh, he entered
the church. He's a minister out in
Ogden, Utah."
y always knew he'd never amount
to much" was Lathrop's epitaph on
his old rival Then he started with
. new twinge: You bound for Ogden.
too?"
"Oh.. no, she smiled. enraptured
1t the-new sensation OF making man
anxious, and understanding all in al
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fash the motives that make coquettes
Then she told him her destination
I'm on my way to China"
"China!" he exclaimed. Som II
She stared at him with a new
thought, and gushed: "Oh. Ira-are
you missionary, too?'
Missionary? Hell, mol" he roared
Excuse me-I'm an importer-Anne
II"
But the sonorous swear reverberat.
ed in their ears like a smitten bell,
and he blushed for 1t, but could not
recall It.
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-AM't seen nctbin' that even looks
like one" said the porter. Then ne
fastened ahead to the baggage caf
with the squirming Snoozleums, while
Mallory followed slowly. going from
seat to seat and car to car. subjecting
all the males to an inspection that
rendered some OF them indignant
others OF them uneasy.
II dear old Doctor Temple could
only have known what l-aliory was
hunting, he would have snatched on
the mask, and thrown aside the secu-
lar scarlet tie at all costs. But poor
Mallory. unable to recognize clergy.
man SO dyed-in-the-wool as Doctor
Temple. sitting in the very next seat
how could he be expected to pick
out another In the long and crowded
train?
All clergymen look alike when they
are in convention assembled, but
sprinkled through crowd they are
not SO easily distinguished f.
In the sleeping car bound for Port
land, Mallory picked one man as a
clergyman. He had lean, ascetic
face, solemn eyes. and he was talking
to his seat-mate In an oratorical man
ner. Mallory bent down and tapped
the mans shoulder.
The effect was surprising. The man
jumped as If he were stabbed, and
turned a pale, frightened face on Nal
lOry, who murmured:
Excuse me. do you happen to be a
clergyman"
A look of relief stole over the mans
features, followed closely by scowi
of wounded vanity:
mo. damn you, don't happen to
be parson. have chosen to be-
well. II you had watched the bill
boards in Chicago during our run, you
would not need to ask who | ami"
Mallory mumbled an apology and
hurried on, just overhearing his VIC
TINS sigh:
Such Is fame!"
He saw two or three other clerical
persons In that car. but feared to
touch their shoulders. One man in
the last seat held him specially. and
he hid In the turn OF the corridor, in
the hope Of eavesdropping some clue.
This man was bent and scholastic OF
appearance, and wore heavy spec
tacles and heavy beard. which NAL
lory took for guaranty that he was
not another actor. And he was read
ing what appeared to be printers
proofs. Mallory felt certain that they
were volume OF sermons. He lin
gered timorously IN the environs for
some time before the man spoke at
all to the dreary-looking woman at
his side. Then the stranger spoke.
And this Is what he said and read:
II fancy this will make the bigots
sit up and take notice, mother: II
there ever was person named Moses,
it is certain. from the writings as
cribed to him, that he disbeiieved the
Egyptian theory OF a life after death,
and combated 1t as heathenish su.
perstition. The Judaic idea OF a fu-
ture existence was undoubtedly &C
CURED from the Assyrians. during tho
captivity"
He doubtless read much more, but
Mallory fed to the next car. There
he found man In frock coat talk
ing solemniy to another OF equal
solemnity. The seat next them was
unoccupied. and Mallory dropped into
It, perking his ears backward for
news. 80
Was you ever In Moline?" one
voice asked.
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WILLIAMSON HISTORY
PAST AND PRESENT
WATCH THE FUTURE

The writer only years ago knew this town as cultivated
sidewalks new prewaer system of water works eiec
'r'c lights and all the other improvements which make
MODERN AND FLoURISHING CITY
Its growth has been remarkable and its situations ideal Right
lhs masf 0 atsr stratum s; and PLANS
to-day most promising II This 3 na a0ars e a ~
young and vigorous business man Of energy.
Ct its location. Its growth has arveous rapid that is
snd dsenD s, now lust thrifty
great S o TINS location
ana mas hardly begun the work of development.
THE FUTURE
great wealth and the most extensive development
IS Z s Me gs m Sa the billions
ana new capital IS being invested The dawn Of
bound make people on earth The writer
mas Watched he growth and advance in the
M me that has already grown out Of the former vii
This beautifully situated town ii lovely basin of agn6cen
BY leaps and bounds Is right great wealth pro-
write OF what we know and Of what have watc
have obsesed M s are still making
when the deveopmnt of hidden proceed more rap
to the front AZ ~ ! p'~l''s'A1
SOUTH WILLIAMSON.
the vain e ba 1se aaS Rasn Ct i
that will s1Ipass Williamson plendor
that ssms Tie past s "a
only been ashadow what the foundation
here The wealth producing mineral here
passing thoughts are not psnned yo y
come here That Is matter entirely with reader We some
gwen blessings that makes feel like telling All humanity about
wealth ss pend and spreading ns ins OUT
Happen i tbs esms g ss
West vgnian Office and let tell about this
vicinity It's the land prosperity promise and
ment 80 S. = q 's'op-
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CHAPTER x-{contlnued}.


He sank into the seat opposite
Marjorie, who gave him one terrified
glance, and burst into fresh sobs:
"Oh--oh--boo-hoo-I'm SO unhap-
happy"
Perhaps Mrs. Temple was little
\ miffed at the couple that had led her
Nastray and opened her own honey
moon with wanton fib. In any case.
the best consolation she could ofeF
Marjorie was a perfunctory pat. and q
cynicism:
There, there, dear! You don't
know what real unhappiness IL yet.
Wait till you've been married q
while"
And then she noted startling lack
Of completeness in the BRIDES hand.
"Why-my dear!-where's your
wedding ring?"
With what he considered great
presence Of mind, Mallory explained:
TIT slipped OIL picked 1t up.
have It here" And he took the
little gold band from his waistcoat
and tried to jam 1t on Marjories right
thumb.
mot on the thumb" Mrs. Temple
cried. Don't you know"
"You see, it's my first marriage"
You poor boy-this finger!" And
Mrs. Temple, raising Marjorie's limp
hand, selected the proper digit. and
held 1t forward, while Mallory pressed
the fatal circlet home.
And then Mrs. Temple. having COM
pleted their installation as man and
wife, utterly confounded their con-
fusion by her final effort at comfort:
well, my dears, I'll go back to my
seat, and leave you alone with your
dear husband"
my dear what?" Marjorie mumbied
namely, and began to sniffie again.
Whereupon Mrs. Temple resigned her
to Mallory.
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W
SYNOPSIS.

Lieut. Harry Mallory Is ordered to the
decide to elope. but wreck of taxicab pre-
vents their seeing minister on the way to
the train. Transcontinental train is TAX
Ing on passengers: Porter has lively
rop. Yankee business man. The alopers
have an exciting time getting to the
train. Little Jimmie" Wellington, bound
for Reno to get a divorce. boards train
In maudlin condition. Later Mrs Jimmie
appears. She is also bound for Reno with
same object. Likewise Mrs. Sammy Whit
comb. Latter blames Mrs. Jimmie for
her marital troubles. Classmates of Nal
Tory decorate bridal berth. Rev and Mrs.
Temple start on a vacation. They decide
to cut loose and Temple removes evidence
Of his calling. Marjorie decides to let
Mallory proceed alone, but train starts
while they are lost In farewell Passen-
gers join Mallory's classmates In giving
couple wedding hazing.
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Sell on the cockereI..

Don't keep 2 lot Of growers around.
Fatten them before they get too old
and serve them up for dinner. Do
not sell them to the huckster at three
cents per pound. when by two weeks
isolation and feeding they VIII furnish
prime roasts.
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The CRANBERRY crop.

II IL claimed that Massachusetts
leads the cranberry output. with an
average crop Of about 100000 bushels
annually; New Jersey il close sec
ond, with about 100000 bushels. and
Wisconsin ranks third, with an aver.
age Of about 100000.
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For lice on horses use a good louise
powder generously wherever lice ap-
pear and blanket closely for IL to Is
hours. This kills most Of them. Re
peat II necessary.
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Good Hoo Pastures.

good pasture for hogs is one
which is tender and nutritiye. Blue
grass makes good pasture during the
spring and late fall. Rye and blue
grass make little winter pasture.
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FORMING Of Fr,,It Buds.

Many farmers who have been grow
fng fruit for years do not know that
The apple and most other fruit trees
form fruit buds In the late summer
months.
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DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESS ALL
AROUND THE TOWN

THE IDEAL SPOT FOR HOMESEEKERS AND THOSE
LOOKING FOR A PERMANENT LOCATION; THE PLACE
FOR THE YOUNG MAN WITHOUT CAPITAL; "A SURE
PROPOSITION FOR THOSE WITH MONEY TO INVEST:
UNLIMITED NATURAL WEALTH IN COAL, OIL AND GAS
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# YOU ARE SEEKING A LOCATION,
COME to. WILLIAMSON, w. VA.

COME AND LOOK THE GROUND OVER AND TAKE IN
THE SITUATION. THERE ARE MANY ADVANTAGES In
BUSINESS, CLIMATE AND SURROUNDINGS
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10
Evolution Of ire Oroan.

AS such, the organ was never really
invented. but has been a gradual evo
luton from the first single hollow reet
pipe or whistle sounded by the breath
OF man. This was the origin of tha
Pan Pipes. according to the pretty
legend OF the infatuation OF that got
for the nymph Syrinx. The organ ol
today. according to c. Norman Kemp
delivering the Keith lecture in Edin
burgh. Is the largest and most com
pltcated musical nstr.ment, and thu
same might have been said in the sec
ond century B. c. Of TIE hydraulic or
gan OF the Romans, which probably
owed to these qualities its high place
In popular and royal favor. Pneu
matte organs gradually came into use
In the early centuries of our era. dur
Ing which period they were used ex
clusively in places Ct amusement
while 1t is recorded that the organ
was used in public worship in spair
about the middle Of tie fifth century
and in English churches during the
seventh century. At This period key,
In the modern sense OF the term were
evidently unknown, the control of the
pipes being only by means of Der.
forated sliders. still, however, in use,
though for a different purpose.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10
PAr1a acka Room

Tho housing problem is dominating
al others in Paris at the present time.
There exist in Paris 10000 families
Of six persons. 5000 of ten, and 1900
OF Is. OF tho former 1887, Of the
second 142 and Of the last % live in
ono room. The average mortality from
consumption for the whole Of France
Ii 1.7S per thousand. but In certain
parts Of tho st. Mern quarter Of
Paris 1t Is 9.84. while the general
mortality is ~ per thousand. From
1903 to 1911 1.410 families, making 4
total Of 6.S28 children, had q death
roll Of 3,429-nearly half.
There are numerous cases of fam.
HES Of eight persons living in one
room. which Is only lighted when the
door is left open. A representative Of
the Matin has made q tour Of tha
overcrowded freas Of tho city. II 4
sordid and repulsive tale he tells.
People are sleeping in cellars. In some
OF the rooms there are no panes in the
windows. the openings being stuffed
with rags. For q single room $50 :
year 10 charged In some districts.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10

The game of last Sunday be
tween the Jerome Park team of
Denver and the Idaho Springs
team was not a very enthusiastic
oce. 1t was long drawn out so
that it was necessary to call off the
game at the first h ,lf of the 18th
inning in order that the visitors
could catch the tr.in. The score
was 9 to 6 in favor of the visitors
Tomorrow there will be a game
with the West Colfax team on the
home grounds. This is a stroug
ameteur team and a good game
may be looked for.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10
THOUGHT END AT HAND
DEPUTY CORONER REcoRpa THE
SCARE OF HIS LIFE.
Cleaning Eyss Through the Darkness
Caused Fear Of Thines Both
Earthly and unsarthIy. but
In the End he Laughed.

1T was my second day At The
morgue." said Albert Meyers. deputy
coroner. and l was still nsw in th1
work of taking care the dead. had
to stay At the morgus during the nisht
As one Of my fellow workers was on 4
vacation.
"At about ten O'Clock retired. Nj
room was upstairs. During tho day
We had brought two suicides. one
'noater. and two accident victims te
tho morgue. and. A. 10 natural with Z
man who 10 not used to the work.
had . peculiar feeling all day. a.
had never seen 20 many bodies at on<
time.
Well. they are all locked in the ic<
box and there's no reason to b
shaky." thought to myself. and soor
fell asleep.
TT was just midnight when I wal
suddenly awakened BY something
heavy fall upon my legs. and remain
there.
While slowly arose In my bed te
see what It was heard the city hall
bell announcing midnight. There
at the end Of my bed were two fiery
sparkling eyes which stared straigh,
At me.
Il was horror stricken. I had neve,
believed in the stories Of the super
stitious. who say that at midnight the
ghosts walk. Nor had ever believed
for moment that the dead selec,
that hour to hold their nightly con
ventions.
But l was At the mcrgue. I knew
there were FIVE bodies down in the ice
box. Unwittingly came to me the idea
that one Of them might have been
still alive: the fear that might have
forgotten to lock the ice box added
to my fright.
rs 1t not possible. l thought, that
II such an unfortunate person, sud
denly awakened to the fact that he
was to be buried alive. gathering to-
gether all his strength, might have
broken out of the ice box, found the
door unlocked. and. intuitiveIy follow.
ing the breath Of human life, come up
here, to take revenge"
While these terrible thoughts
nashed through my excited mind, the
two eyes with that fierce greenish fire
In them. still stared at me. l tried
to yell. but could not utter q sound.
! endeavored to move: 1t seemed as
though l was paralyzed.
Suddenly. when I was nearly In.
sane through fear, the mysterious
thing with the piercing eyes jumped
up, t~rned around, landed on the floor,
and started . furious chase around
the room.
within another moment was out
OF my bed, and not two minutes had
elapsed when l held in my hand. furi.
ously shaking him-Tum, the morKus
cat!
Gold sweat stood on my forehead.
but l had to laugh.
Il have not. found cat yet whether
the appearance In my room OF the cat
at midnight was a we'll planned Joke
on the part Of my feIIow-workers, or
simply a peculiar coincidence."-Mil
waukee Free Press.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10

Mrs. H. E. Machol entertained
upwards of fifty of her lady friends
at the Hot Springs Inn on Friday
afternoon. After enjoying a one
o'clock luncheon served in the
most inviting manner. the guests
spent the afternoon at cards on
he big veranda Of the Inn. 1t
was a delightful, brilliant and
pIeasurable party and the hostess
made each and everyone feel the
most cordial welcome.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10

Right in your busiest season
when you have the least time to
spare you are most likely to take
diarrhoca and lose several days
time, unless you have Chamber
berlain's Colic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy at hand and
take a dose on the first appearance
of the disease. For sale by ]. j.
Sherwln.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10

gNew Screen Doors or Win
dows or repaired. Every
thing Including Material
ldaho o Springs Lumber Co
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10
Happiost..Gi in,1incoln

A Lincoln, Neb., girl writes, II
had been ailing for some time
with chronic constipation and
stomach trouble. began taking
Cha mberiain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets and in three days was
able to be up and got better right
along. l am the proudest girl in
Lincoln to find such good medi-
cine. For sale by J. J. Sherwin.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10

After spending severol week.
as the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Fin
con, Mrs. B, Waton and children
eft for their home in Boulder on
Monday. They had a delightful
rimc while here.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10

Mesdames James Culley and
Frank Walters were delegates t.
the district rally of the Ladies of
Macca bees that was held in Man
itou, Colorado.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10

A, the First Judicial democratic As.
ssnloly held in Arvada last Monday
don E L Regennitter received majority
over all candidates for Judge. the vote
being Regennltter IS, Class IA. Nor
gan IL
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10

PJ Finleon is now a lonely WILDLY"
as Mrs Finleon and children are visit
ng in Boulder She was accomp ami.
by Miss Anna Feran, a niece OF Mr.
Finleon, who came here several weeks
ago from Buffalo, N Y for visit
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10

Mrs. L. Seibest, wife of W.
Seibest formerly of Georgetown is
visiting for a compile of weeks at
the home of j. P. Michel,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10

Never leave home on journey
without bottle of Cham berlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. 1t is almost certain to
be needed and cannot be obtained
when on board the cars or steam
ships. For sale by J. J. Sherwin. l..
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10

During the past week about
eighty people from various points
have registered at the Hot Tunnel
Sanitarium. The patronage is on
the increase.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10

Tom Richrrds, ST. has been
seriously sick with pneumonia and
his large circle of friends will be
pleased tolearn that be is i'm prov
TDp
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10

Miss Edith Lindall is spending
her vacacation in the city with her
folks and is having a pleasant
visit.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10

The Darrow Music Co., 6l2, I4th S.
Denver will .tsave you 500 price o
good piano. Write for special bar
gain list.
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Advertised Letter List

Advertised Letter List
August 10, 1912.
Apples, H. N.
Beck man. NJ, B.
Esslinger, Joseph
Fitzgerald, E. (E)
Haugen, Mrs. Anton
The J. D. William Inv. Co.
John Trathen, P NJ
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10

Wanted-T0 hire or buy
two heavy work Horses,
also two choppers and
skidders
Idaho Springs Lumber Co.
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LOST-A blue suit, from the
Alice stage, between Idaho Sprin gs
and Fall River. Reward if re.
turned to Ogden's barn.
LOST Kodak, on Chicago
Creek road between Deep Tunnel
a nd Devils Canyon.
Address p. o. Box 643.
LOST-A child silver table
knife with the letter NJ engraved
on it. The finder will great y
oblige a little girl by leaving it at
this office.
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LOST

LOST
Pair automobile .tire
chains il. n.canvas bag. Re-
ward for return to
Stroehle s. Sons
Siftings for Job Printing
We Print Anything
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10

The game of baseball between
the picked nine of the soldiers and
The home team on Thursday af-
tcrnoon was very warmly contest
ed one and one that interested all
present. The home team on
Thursday afternoon was vic
torious by score of four to
hree.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-08-10

On August 3rd, Miss Stella Isabel
Stevens, daughter of Mrs Ella.Stevens,
and Mr. Max H Yena were married at
the parsonage of the First christian
Church of New Carlisle Indiana. Mis-
Stevens was born and raised in Idaho
Springs and is a graduate of our High
School class 'O9 in which she graduated
with honors She has held an impor-
tant position with the Oliver Manu-
featuring company and is an accom- :
plished musician. Her husband holds
the position of assistant city engineer
of the large city of south Bend, Ind.
The former schoolmates, associates
and friends will wish her very happy
married life and extend her congratu-
lations