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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-29
HOT CAMPAIGN
is PROMISED
TINES BUREAU,
AT STATE CAPITAL.

indianapolis, Ind. Feb. 29--Ar-
rangements are being made by Taft re-
publicans to open headquarters in this
city today or tomorrow from which to
direct the campaign for delegates from
this state to the republican national
convention who will be for President
Taft for denomination. 1t is not yet
known who will be in charge of the
headquarters. but it is said that when
the campaign gets to going il will be
a hot one The Roosevelt headquarters
Is in active operation and the Taft
people say they will make it look like
thirty cents when they get in action.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-29

With Representa- tive Richmond
Pearson Hobson. of Alabama de-
manding "a House inquiry into the
charge of cowa-iice made against
him on the floor of the House by Rep
resentative Hay of Virginia. there is
promise OF the development of an
interesting controversy. Hays ire
was aroused by Hobson's action in in
sertipg in the Congressional Record
remarks rejecting upon him. and
which he did not utter upon the door,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-29
NEW STORE
AT WHITING
Especial to THE rrxns.)

Whiting. Ind, Feb. 2s.-The White
City Grocery, Butter and Egg store is
the, name of new business institu-
ton opened up here at s4o-11eth street,
and some bargains are on top for to-
morrow. Their advertisement appears
on another page of this issue and tho
proprietor solicits a share of the pub
lie patronage.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-29
MANY Afflicted.

The amount of sickness in Hammond
at this time appears to be somewhat
above normal. most of the patients
suffering from some acute trouble su-
perinduced by colds. OF the acute dis
eases pulmonary and digestive troubles
seem to be in the lead.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-29

LATEST SONG HITS 2 FOR 25c.
Or we will mail three of your own
saecfion on receipt of &c. Brown Mu-
sic Co, 9119 Commercial ave. Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-29

Chairman Moss of the congression-
al committee, which has been inves-
tigating the exploitation of the Flor
ida Everglades by land dealers and
agents of the government, declares
the disco cry or batch OF letters
written by j. o. Wright. chief engi-
neer of the Everglades company. has
implicated Assistant Secretary of Ag-
ricuiture w. M. Hays. The original
Investigate tion IS TO give way for the
time being. he says. to an inquiry
into the charges OF Hays completely
In the sale OF the lands
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-29

THE TIMES rs TRYING HARD TO
MERIT THE SUCCESS 1T Has
ACHIEVED.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-29

WHY ARE YOU NOT A TIMES
READER?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-29

WHY ARE yoU NOT A TIMES
READER?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-02-29

FAIR AND COLDER
TODAY: FRIDAY FAIR.
RISING TEMPERATURE.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
PACKEY AND HOGAN
COMPLETE TRAINING
Are Putting Finishing Touches on
Work for Their Bout Tomor-
row Night.

fUnite6 Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK, March 4.-"One
Round" Hogan and Packey Mcfarland
today began putting on the finishing
touches for their bout tomorrow night
before the Fairmont A. C. A big dele.
cation OF fight fans visited the lads
training camps and witnessed their
workouts.
There has been marked improve
ment in Hogan's boxing, Freddie
Duffy, one of his sparring partners,
said today that the coast fighter was
in the best condition OF his life.
Packey seems to have his usual speed
and is confident of getting the news
paper decision.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04


top-notch in minstrelsy. He has sur.
passed the most elaborate of his for
mer productions and the show is a
masterpiece of the producers art
Spectacular electric scenic effects
fine accessories, costly costumes,
good music and plenty OF the best min
strel fun, are the features.
Besides staging his presentation in
the most elaborate manner. Field has
surrounded himself with the most
brilliant stars OF the minstrel world
Bert Swor, John Healey, Gov Bowen
Harry Skunk, Joe MCGEE and Nick
Glynn furnish the fun.
Seven big scenes make up the show,
all of them of attractive quality. stag
ed in such a manner that the produc
ton has been termed stupendous by
all critics along the route.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
ALL MALTS LEAD
IN FIRST DAYS PLAY
Hang up Five Team Mark Of 2,742-
Visitors on Alleys

ioudy.
limited Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO, March PLAY In the Ma
tional Bowling tournament was resum-
ed this morning with eighteen pairs
from Chicago. Hammond, Ind, Shelf
field, H., and Beaver Dam, Wis, oc-
cupying the alleys. The All Malts
Of Chicago took the lead last night
in the FIVE men events, making g grand
total score Of 2,742, a bigger mark
than those which won the title in
1901 and 1904. Schrieber and Birns
doubles of the Edelweiss teams lead
in that event with score of LII.
George Reich, Jr., OF Springfield, H..
leads the individual bowlers with a
score of 581. L. Birns and C. Peters,
both Of Chicago, counted $50 each in
this event
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

Tho Al. g. Field Greater Minstrels.
Seats were put on sale this morning
at the Grand opera house for the AL.
G. Field Greater Minstrels who appear
at that playhouse Wednesday. March
8.
Field, who is favorite in this city,
is heading the company. According
to critics the production this season
is the best the veteran producer has
ever put on the road.
With originality as his keynote and
magnitude as his object Field is stag
ing a production this year that is the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
Reds Shape Up Early.

COLUMBUS, Ga, March A. The
Reds practiced today with the Their
mometer at 4s and on a field made
soft by rain which fell almost all of
Sunday. Manager Hank O'Day figur
ed on working inside today but chang
ed his mind when the rain ceased.
Some of the Reds are already in fine
shape. Bert Humphreys is bending
'em over the plate in mid-season
style and looks ready to go nine
rounds.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04

INDEPENDENT ORDER OF OWLS.
Regular meeting of the Independent
Order Of Owls the first and third
Tuesdays OF each month at their hail
In the Hubinger building, 25 North
Sixth street Visiting Owls are cor
daily invited. Lee Hovey, worthy
president; Ed. W. Kiser secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04

w 0. W.-Gate City Camp No. 81,
Woodmen of World, meets second
ard fourth Tuesdays of each month
at Hawkes. hall, corner Eighth and
Main streets. Visiting soverigns cor.
daily invited. e. e. Severn, consul
commander; 9. e. Hawkes., clerk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
kl!hane TO Boy White

CLEVELAND, Ohio. March A.
Champion Johnny KiIbane has agreed
TO box Charlie White of Chicago here
March 25. 1t is reported today from
San Francisco that Kilbane consent
ed to meet White here 80 his Cleve-
land friends may see him in action, al
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04

FRATERNAL ORDER OR EAGLES.
Keokuk Aerie, Nc. 6s3 Meets first
and third Wednesday Of each month
at Eagles hail. 523 Main street Visit
ing brothers cordially invited. Phil
CHASER. w. president: c. A. Noakes,
secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
ONE WEEKS PLAY
AT POCKET BILLIARD
Alfredo De Orc VIII coneede 100
Balls In Match with
John Day.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
NEW YORK, March "A week will
be taken to conclude a pocket billiard
contest between Alfredo De ORC and
John DAILY which begins tonight at
John Doyle's academy. The men are
to play 100 balls each night. De Orc
will concede Daily 100 balls.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
Snow Hats erlffith's Men.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. Va. March
Manager Clark Griffith and his
Nifty Nationals of the American
league refused to begin their spring
practice today in two inches of snow,
covering Lambeth field, taking their
first workout in the University gym.
Fifteen players are here Outdoor
practice NAV begin Wednesday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are safe, sure and reliable,
and have been praised by thousands
of women who have been restored to
health through their gentle aid and
curative properties. Sold by Wilkin-
son & Co.. Pharmacy and J. f. Kied-
aisch & Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04

KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF sECuR-
ITY. KEOKUK COUNCIL, NO. 1o4s.
meets the first and third Monday OF
each month at A. o. q. w. hall at
s O'Clock o. w. Rowe. president;
Ernest Best, financier: Wayne C.
schenk. secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
B. p. o. ELKs.

Keoknk lodge, No. 106-Meets first
and third Thursday nights at Elks'
hall. Gibbons opera house block, Sixth
and Main streets. Club rooms open
daily. Visiting brethren cordially in
yited. W. H. Reimbold. E. r.; Leroy
.. Wolf, secretary
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
ROLAND DENIES
DUBUQUE RUMoR
That Club is to Surrender Franchise
to Waterloo-ls Not True He
Says.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
DUBUQUE, Iowa, March A. The
rumor that Dubuque will surrender
us ThTe Eye league franchise to
waterloo was denied by Manager
Clarence Rowland here today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
ROYAL ARCANTM.

Keokuk Council No. sac meets first
and third Friday each month,
Hawkes. hall. Eighth and Main. Visit
ing brethren fraternally invited to
attend, G. NJ. vogler, regent, ]. 1.
Annahle. secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
Garry Matched With Pal Brown

DETROIT. Mich, March 4.-Man-
ager Glassco, OF the Windsor A. c., an.
nounced today Tommy Garry OF Chi
cago, and Pal Brown, of Hibbing,
Mimi, will go eight rounds before the
Windsor club Wednesday night
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
Turned Her Gold into Nugget.

Nine. Couly of Romortin. France,
who had concealed $500 in gold In her
Kitchen crate during brief absence.
forgot all about 1t on her return. and
lit a fire which converted her whole
fortune into a gold nugget
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04

MODERN wooDMEN OF AMERICA
Gibbons Hall.
Keokuk Camp No. 622-Meets every
Wednesday evening at 1880 p. N Our
latch string is out to neighbors. c. B.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04

Suffered day and night the torment
OF itching piles. Nothing helped me
until used Doan's Ointment. 1t cured
me permanently. Hon. John q. Gar
rett. Mayor, Girard, Ala.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE

Keokuk Lodge No. 704 meet every
Wednesday night at 8 p. m. In Hawkes.
hall. corner OF Eighth and Main. Visit.
ing brothers cordially invited. Ed g.
Vaughan. Dictator. Roy M. Martin,
secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
The Sufferer.

This 0 Is the size OF the headache
that he had when he started for the
banquet. And this o Is the size of
the headache that kept him out OF
church.-Chicago Record-Herald.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04

Woman loves clear. rosy complex
ion. Burdock Blood Bitters purifies
the blood, clears tho skin, restores
ruddy. sound health.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04

President Hanlon says the only
reason Tacoma secured Cy Neighbors
was that new faces were wanted on
the Sioux City club. "Neighbors is a
mighty good ball player, and will make
good here said Hanlon. He played
fine ball for Sioux City last year. but
the fans wanted new men and we
decided to get rid of number of the
older heads
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04

evening at 8 o'clock. Ernest Kispert,
n. G.: Albert Kiefer. recording secre-
tary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04

Puckechetuck lodge No. 43, meets
every Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
Roy Pemberton, N. G.: George w. I'm.
megart, permanent secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
Bloomington Slams cuthbert.

BLOOMINGTON, H., March r.
Jimmy CutN ert, OF Chicago, has
s,eheu 70 play with the local Three
rye club. His release was purchased
IRON Danville. He played with Peoria
in 1910.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04

Puchechetuok Encampment. No. I.
meets first and third Thursday eve
nings of each month. VIM c. Kun.
mer, scribe.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04

though he had intended to remain out
of the ring for at least two or three
months
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04

Hardin Lodge No. 20, holds its regu.
lar monthly meeting the second Mon.
day evening OF each month.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04

Herman lodge No. 116 (German).
meets regularly every Wednesday
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
Chamberlain $
Cough Remedy

1t is favorite with many mothers and
never disappoints them. 1t contains no
OPIUM or other narcotic and may be given
with implicit confidence.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
Do Not rifle
With a Cold

Is good advice for men and women 1t
may be vital in the case Of child Long
experience has proven that there is moth.
ing better for colds IN children than
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
phenoms of a Day.

WACO, Texas. March 4-While the
first training trip ball game does not
make big Lacquer out of recruit,
President Comiskey and Manager
Callahan Of the White sox today de
clared that yesterdays game has dem
onstrated that several veterans may
be displaced on the team.
Peters, the big Minneapolis pitch
ing recruit, held the opposition hitless
for five innings he pitched. Benz, a
pitcher. also made great showing
Rath and Weaver, recruits playing
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
4. o. u. w.

~ ~ " W vs.
Keokuk lodge. No. 256, meets every
Thursday night at 1880 o'clock at hall
over Keokuk Savings bank, corner
Fifth and Main streets. Visiting
brethren cordially invited. A. l.. Laub-
ersheimer. N. W.; A. 3. Moore. re-
cordei.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04

K. Of p.
Morning Star lodge No. s, meets
at Fifth and Blondeau, K. OF p build
Ing. Tuesday at 1870. John P. johnson
chancellor commander; Robert Ulrich
K. Of r. and S. Visiting knights
fraternally invited.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
WOmen'S
Best Interests

demand that every woman should
spare herself unnatural suffering
by obtaining safe and proper help
when physical ills and nervous
depression occur. When ailments
and suffering come to You remem-
Der there is one safe, effective
gentle and well-tricd remedy
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
Liaht Training For Maps.

MOBILE, Aal. March Training
INDUCED in by pugilists is not intend
ed for baseball players in the opinion
OF Manager Harry Davis of the Cleve-
land Maps. In starting the first Week
of the Maps training visit here today,
Davis showed a leaning toward the
Connie Mack system as against the
gruelling workouts of former Nap
managers. Laioie left it to the play
ers, holding them responsible only
for being ION edge when the season
opened MCGUIRE tired them with
long marathons Davis says strenu-
Gus training is irksome, and the light
er training is best.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04

INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD
FELLOWS.
Hall Seventh and Main street.
keoklk lodge No. Is. meets regu.
larly Monday evening at 1880 o'clock.
Alfred Lundberg, N. g.; q. L. Bond.
recording secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
srookIyns Idle on Sunday.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, March 4 -
bill" Dahlen, manager of the Brook
Ign club, still had crouch on today
when he led his squad out to the
training camp. Dahlen's peevishness
was caused by the authorities who re-
fused to permit yesterdays scheduled
game with the all-Americans who
threatened to arrest the Dodgers, If
they even INDUCED in practice. There
are many, visitors in the city and a
crowd Of about 5000 had been expect.
ed to see the contest The two clubs
will clash on Thursday afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
Jennings Arrived Today.

MONROE, La, March NO regl-
lar routine work outside of the din
ing room was engaged in yesterday
by the Tigers and all are in first
class shape for Manager Jennings ar
rival upon the scene today. Mike
Maurier, recruit who took to bed with
fever Saturday night, will be in
practice today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04

Gate City want ads CT results.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
FRATERNAL CARDS,
MASONIC,

MASONIC.
= Meet in X. Of P. Building, cor
~ ner Of Fifth and Blondeau.
~ Eagle Lodge No. IL holds It's
regular meeting the first Mon.
day evening Of each month.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04

Hugh Miller, a graduate of Keokuk
traded by the Phillies to Sacramento
for Pitcher Ben Hunt, has signed his
contract with the Coast club and says
he is well satisfied. The story that he
might join the Columbians was made
out of whole cloth, and he does not
take it as compliment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
C. "A. ales
Tersely Told

Hugh Shannon, one time manager OF
Ottumwa, tells this one:
A ball player is usually az touchy
on the age question as woman in her
late thirties. Old timers who have
played professional baseball for 20 or
25 years generally claim to be about
IS. | never knew ball player who
would acknowledge 40 summers.
Down in North Carolina several
years ago when had charge OF the
Wilmington club / secured the vet
eran player. Dinny Burns. Dinny was
about "a years of age at the time, but
was rapidly going back as player.
He hated to be referred to as an old
timer but had all the earmarks of
veteran, being exceedingly crabby and
continually picking quarrels with the
younger players. One young fellow es-
pecially he seemed to take delight In
calling down.
Finally the youngster came to me
and said: This old Burns is at me all
the time. l never did anything to of
fend him and can't stand it much
longer.
remembered Dinny's failing on the
age question and at the time the play
ers happened to be guessing ages out
in front of the hotel So said to the
youngster: Go out and guess Dinny
Burns age and guess It'll at %"
That night saw the youngster and
asked him how the scheme worked.
Fine he said. "Dinny has been
spending money on me all day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
pirates Arrive at West Baden.

Pirates Arrive at West Baden.
WEST BADEN. March Manager
Clarke and his, advance guard OF five
Pirates felt tip top when they arrived
here today.
Danny Nierella, the bandmaster,
has been out of sorts all winter so he
decided to accompany the ball play
ers when they left yesterday for the
training grounds. The band turned out
at the union station and the crowd
thought the music was in honor OF
the players. And so it was, said Dan
ny, who besides being leader of the
band, is leader of the fans in Pitts
burgh. Marty O'Toole, the $4,000
beauty, had strenuous time shaking
hands before he managed to climb in
to the Pullman.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
Athletics Regulars Leave Today.

f1IL@ADf1LFfiIA, MdICH = ne
regular players of the Athletics
leave for their training camp at San
Antonio, Texas, this afternoon and
are due to join Manager Mack early
Thursday. About "a persons will be
in the party.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
cube Have First Practice.

Cubs Have First PRACTICE.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
NEW ORLEANS, March A. Will
Treasurer Charley Williams in com
mand, the Cub army turned out today
for it's first practice session following
the squads arrival here last night
Manager Chance is expected to ar
rive aud take active charge tomor
row.
Chance will begin whipping the
men into shape In few days for the
practice game to be played with the
Pelicans next Saturday. There was no
sign today of the two holdouts, Zim-
norman and Toney.
Catcher Tom Needham was the
first Cub to require the services of
first aid'' Simmons.
Giants Have Poor Eyes.
MARLIN. TEXAS, March 4-John
McGraw's bunch of youngsters are
back in the training camp again to-
day ready for another week of prac-
tice.. The scrappy manager was not
very enthusiastic over the perform
ance of his rockies at Dallas yester-
day. They showed up fairly well on
the bases but failed to hit accurately
and McGraw intends to put them
through a course Of rigorous training
with the willow
AS soon as the veterans get the
kinks out of their arms. all Of the re-
cruits will be given several hours
workout each day trying to solve the
curves of Mathewson, Crandall, Mar
guard and Wlltse
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-04
Gate City Sport Column
One Day in Training Camps

second and short respectively, did
excellent work at the bat and in the
field. Ping Bodie opened the season
by striking out The White" White
sox won the game from the Blues
8 to i.
Mike Mowrey for Zimmerman.
WEST BADEN. Ind, March A.
Manager Bresnahan OF the Cardinals
believes there is good chance for q
deal whereby Mike Mowrey, his hold
out third sacker, would go to the
Chicago Cubs being consumated with
in the next few days. Bresnahan has
offered Mowrey to President Murphy
for Heine Zimmerman, and unless
Mike soon reports, believes the deal
may go through.
The Browns and Phillies left here
yesterday. Doom will take his squad
on to Hot Springs, Ark, while Bob
Wallace will finish the training Of the
Browns on their home grounds
Weather conditions are still bad, but
the Cardinals will stay here for a
week
The Washington herald., 1912-12-08


r
The Prescott daily news., 1912-04-18

ton, speaking little and saying notn- ing then.
 Whenever the train stopped, Nal lory watched the on-getting passen- gers with his keenest eye. He had a theory that since most people who looked like preachers were decidedly lay, 1t might be well to take a gam bier's chance and accost the least ministerial person next.
 So, in his frantic anxiety. he select ed horsey-looking individual who got on at North Platte. He looked so much like rawhided ranchman that Mallory stole up on him and asked him to excuse him, but did he happen to be a clergyman? The man replied oy asking Mallory if he happened to De a fea-bitten maverick, and enbel- hshed his question with copious flow or the words ministers use, but with secular arrangement of them. In 1act he split one word in two to insert double-barrelled curse. All that Nal. lory could do was to admit that he was fiea-bitten what-he-said. and back away.
 After that, if a vicar in full uni. form had marched down the aisle heading a procession of choir-boys Mallory would have suspected him. He vowed In his haste that Marjorie