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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06

ahachie.--Rapid progress has
been made on this division of the
Dallas Waxahachie interurban and
construction work will be completed
with the laying of two cars of steel,
which are now on the ground. The
entire line will be open for operation
within a few weeks.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06

Crystal City.-During the month Of
June the farmers in this section
shipped to outside markets twenty
cars of watermelons, one thousand
cars of alfalfa, one hundred cars of
kaffir corn and about five thousand
pounds of honey. The country is in
fine condition now and bumper crop
Of cotton and corn is assured.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06

San Antonio.-It is reported that
natural gas has been struck near
Frio, eleven miles from this city. The
vein was reached at depth of 1900
feet and the pressure when brought
in is estimated at 500 pounds to the
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06

Houston.-The Texas Cottonseed
Crushers' Association, which has been
in session in this city, has elected the
following officers for the ensuing
year; Claude Wiley. Tyler president
Fred Pendleton, Farmersville, vice
president; Robert Gibson, Dallas, sec.
rotary: J. A. Underwood, Honey
Grove, treasurer; and j. w. Allison,
Ennis, chairman of the publicity
bureau.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06

Houston.-Four thousand acres of
land near this city have been sold for
consideration of 100000 to St.
Louis capitalists. 1t is understood
that part of the land will be sub
divided into town lots and the bal
ance of the ground will be utilized for
a large steel plant to be erected by
a $10,00OOOO corporation.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06

Elgin.-The Business Mems League
of this city has elected the following
officers for the ensuing year; Charles
Gillespie, president: Paul Burns, Sec
rotary
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06

Hico-The commercial club of this
city is promoting sentiment in favor
of a $4,000 bond issue for street paw
ing 1t is expected that an election
will be called for the near future.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06

Cleburne.-A young mems business
league has been organized in this
city. The following officers were
elected: H. d. Cox, president; Cecil
Horn, secretary.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06

Quanah.-The w. o. Richards
ranch, consisting of $4,000 acres, has
been sold for a consideration of about
$1,500,000 to an Eastern syndicate.
The ranch will be broken up into
small farm tracts.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06

Garlic Springs.-The county tax
assessor has completed his report,
which shows the total valuation of
Dimmitt county to be S5,201,749. as
compared with $5,193,OS2 for 1911.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06

Austin.-The hurry Company of
Dallas has filed an amendment to its
charter increasing it's capital stock
from 100000 to $1,000, 900.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06

FL Paso.-The county commission
ers have called an election for August
p to vote on the issuance of good
roads bonds to the amount OF $150,000
for the purpose of building highway
from Fabens to Fort Quitman, located
in the eastern part of this county.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06

Austin.-A permit to do business in
Texas has been granted the Alleger
headquarters at Houston; capital
stock, 100000.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06

Meridian.-Valley Mills precinct of
this county has disposed of $4,000 in
good roads bonds and construction
work on the highways will commence
at once.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
OLD FRIENDS ARE WITH US
The Wild Man of the Woods and the
Man Who Won't Give Tip
Both Here.

Old friends are returning with sum-
mer. The wild man, who now emerges
from cave In Connecticut and now
prefers the Maine woods with a vii
lage near by where he can brighten
school children, is reported us caught
IN Tarrytown, N. Y, but he is prob
ably an imposter, for he gave his
name and admitted that he was hun
cry. The real wild man is nameless,
and IN trackless solitudes or visiting
settlement is cheerfully omnivorous,
and skillful in obtaining food from ma
ture and from man.
And again there Is the formation
of a National AntiTipping associa.
ton. We read few days ago of a
Londoner who In one year Travelled
considerably over 100 miles to find
BARRIERS shops where his "unbending
attitude on the tip question was un,
known and thus spent about $50 on
bus and cab fares. He soon exhaust
ed London and the suburbs. and now,
unable to shave himself, grows q
beard.
These anti-tipping associations la
Dor in vain, for there are always fool
ish men and women, who, not sure Of
themselves and wishing to impress
others, tip extrayagantly.-Philip Hale
In Boston Herald
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
man Of His Word.

Central" lie said patiently, you
have given me the wrong number
seven times now. II you do 1t again
+ shall report you. want Weehau-
ken $50 ""
There was a whirring, clicking.
then clicking whirTing.
Hello" he said, us this you,
Dolly2"
YES" answered sweet voice, put
up to II, of course, by Its fair owner.
{ "'rhis is Lawrence seelingbass. /
called up to tell you that II you don't
marry me I'll 80 to Africa and be shot
by lions"
"Tll marry you, foolish boy. You've
never asked me before, you know"
. What! Who is this?"
dolly Dartingham."
lie hung up the receiver as II he
had been shot, Central had given him
the wrong connection again!
On his way to the jewelers. to buy
Dolly Birmingham diamond soil
taire he stepped in at the Beestont
telephone office to report the opera
tor, for In all things Lawrence -Seel
insbass was-a man Of his wQE1.-Phil
adelphia Evening Times.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

Her eyes were urlifted. to mine.
Slowly I Grew ner toward me, her
arms were upon my shoulders, and our
lips met.
81 love you," she said slowly. Eyes,
dear, l love you"
Above us, his head thrust through
the opening, Farrell called:
"Have you found her, major? Shall
| come DOWN."
IT'S not necessary"
"The colonel is half crazy, and the
boy is getting back his senses"
We went up together, I hearing the
candle in one hand, and helping hel
along the circular stairs with the
other. In the upper hall | glanced
below, but the bodies of the dead had
been removed. Farrell stood bare
headed, great figure on his short
legs.
"This has been fine nights work,
he said steadily, "the last Of Fagin's
gang"
"DeadT
GAY, and Grant with him-begginl
your pardon, mistress"
Her eyes glanced from his face into
mine, and my hand-clasp tightened
It was thus we went in together, ant
stood opposite the colonelslbed.
1.-THE END.T
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
Improved Gas Llqht.

According to the Scientific Ameri.
can, experiments are at present in pro.
gress in Paris as the result OF which
Il Is hoped to secure an increased
light efficiency from incandescent gas
burners. Under present conditions
the gas pressure In the mains is SUI.
fcient to draw a certain amount of air
into the burner, where It becomes mix
cd with the gas, causing the character.
lstic blue flame. But the amount OF
air thus drawn into the flame is only
about three times that OF the gas,
whereas, for the best effect, the ration
should be five to one. It has been
found that by COMPRISING the gas In
the mains the desirable ratio Of air
can be caused to enter the flame One
of the boulevards in Paris has lamps
working on this system, and the re-
suits are exceedingly satisfactory.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
PROSPERITY CAME IN JUMPS
Good Story From Which Private
John Allen Drew a RUE to
Guide His Conduct

Private John Allen, during his long
service as representative of MISSISSIPPI
pi in congress, was importuned on
one occasion to make an aiter-dlnner
speech at a banquet at which he was
to be guest.
"No!" said the private" 81 will
make before-dinner speech but none
after dinner"
When reminded that a before.din-
ner speech was quite out of the Or
binary and was asked for his rea-
son for desiring to make his speech
before dinner, he told the following
story:
There was ne'er-do-well that
lived near Tupelo, my home town,
some years ago named Bill Jones.
Bill had brother Bob, who had gone
to Texas quite while before, and
reports said that he was enjoying a
fair share Of worldly prosperity.
When q Texan, from the town In
which Bob had located, came to
Tupelo, he looked up Bob, who said
to him:
"Tell Bob that I have a large fam.
lily, and things are against me some
how, and If he can give me a little
assistance it will be greatly appre-
ciated."
He continued on this strain for
some time SO that the Texan to re-
lieve the situation proposed that they
have a drink The drink was dis.
posed Of, and Bill was cheered up con.
siderably; began to tell what good
crop he would have this year, etc
Another drink was taken with like
result; and after about the fourth had
been disposed of, he slapped the Tex
an on the back and said:
"When you see Bob, you tell hin,
II he or any of his friends need any
money, just draw on me for 1t, and
they will get It,"
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
CHAPTER xxxv.
A Confession Of Love.


I could scarcely, believe my eyes as
the mantel swung slowly outward. re-
vCaling the black hole beyond.
glanced about helplessly. and sprsng
to the door to call back Farrell. He
was net IN the upper hall, but as my
eyes swept IT'S length remembered
half.burned candle In the chamber OPP
posite. BY the time returned withjt
lighted, the mantel had turned ON Its
pivot, leaving the way clear. The mar
row stair was vacant, stretching down
into the black depths. listened, my
heart throbbing. but no sound came
from below. Could she be there7
Was there any other secret passage
by which she could. have disappeared?
l shuddered at memory Of what 1t
meant to be shut up in that dismal
hole, without the companionship of
light. Fearful of some accident |
paused long enough to wedge a heavy
piece of furniture In the opening, and
then. shading the bit Of candle, began
cropping my way down. ] had reached
the lower floor before the pickering
yellow rays revealed any evidence OF
her presence. Then / saw a girl lying
head down upon the table. My hand
touched her arm before she moved
but then she faced me, wild.eyed, the
pistol cleaning in the candle.light.
"Clairel Clairel" exclaimed
startled at her sudden movement
Surely you know me-"
For the instant she did not, hei
eyes full of terror.
mol mol" she cried Historically
"oh, II cannot be! 1t is q dream! You
-you-tell me who you are?"
caught her hand, the pistol fall
ing to the floor, and placed the candle
stick upon the table.
1T is no dream, dear. | am AlleI
Lawrence, and have come for you
know look disreputable enough. bu
there has been iighting-surely yoi
know me now"
She caught her breath quickly
clinging to me with both hands-he
eyes softening as she studied my face
"Allen-Allen LAwrencel" she re
peated softly. "oh, can scarcely be
lleve II true. Let me feel Of you. l.
believe l was going insane-th
dark, the awful scrk, and, aud no wa.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
New svstem ~ z.owlnn.

Tests of new towing system in.
vented by German government en-.
eineer. Herr Koss, have been recent.
ly made on the Hiltrup section Il As
miles In lengthy Of the Dortmund Ems
canal. An elastic rail is laid at the
bottom Of the canal, and the tugboat
carries at Its bottom four rollers
which clasp the rail. These rollers
are operated from the boat which ls
thus propelled. A large economy OF
power is claimed for this method. The
experimental tug is worked by eiec.
tricity, the energy being obtained
through q cable from an auxiliary
boat equipped with a dynamo This
however, is only a provisional ar
rangement, and IN ordinary working
trolley wire would be Installed
alongside the canal Electrical opera
ton can obviously be replaced by
crude oil motors. etc. each barge be
Ing fitted with set Of rollers acting
on the rail.-London Times.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
asystematIo euroIar,H

A burglar In New York was in such
q hurry to leave a house at which he
called professionally that he left behind
him 0 book containing a list Of the
places he had "burgled,' alphabetical.
ly indexed. When arrested he inform
ed the police that he tas System
attic burglar" ~
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
Most men do not care to pay the
price Of success in labor, perseverance
and self-denial.
a Mystery of Love.

If q man should importune me to
give reason why loved him find
1t could no otherwise be expressed
than by making answer, because Il
was he; because 1t was I. There is
beyond all that ! am able to say,
know not what inexplicable and fated
power that brought on this union,-
Montague,
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
Good ExeuaA

Ethel has taken great dislike to
rice, and lately her mother has not
offered 1t to her. The other morning
she asked what Ethel would like for
breakfast. "oh, give me some rice
so as l can fuss about IT," was her re
ply.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
Has Learned Difficult Language.

Mrs, H. ]. Camp, the first white
woman who ever made permanent
missionary home In Central Arabia,
is now engaged In special charitable
work In Maine, Mrs. Camp speaks and
eads Arabic like a native,
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
Proof Of Common orloIn.

Professor Keith in a London lecture
on the evolution of man, said that the
resemblance Of the prehistoric mon
keys found in the Fayum in upper
Egypt to South American monkeys
indicated the common origin OF the
anthFopolds Of the old and new world
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
RIaht to RsIlulous onInlon.

The religion of every man must be
left to the conviction and conscience
OF every man; and 1t Is the right OF
every man to exercise it as these may
dictate. This right is in. its nature
an inalienable right.-James Madison
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
chamuaune bottles.

Great skill is required in manufac.
turing champagne bottles, which must
be almost mechanically even in the
thickness Of the glass. The glass must
be perfectly smooth and the necks ex.
act In every particular to insure per
feet corking.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

Years ago Dobson told me that he
wanted to lead a life OF obscurity?"
We'll, his dream has come true"
How so?' "He is now the husband OF
famous woman" -Birmingham Age.
Herald.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

We are authorized to announce
ALEX WHITAKER,
of Caney, as candidate for the nomi-
nation for County Judge of Morgan
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
Keep to old custom.

At the 6OO-year,old Audlem church
In Cheshire, England. the curfew Is
regularly rung. after which the date Of
the month Is tolled. a survival of the
times when no almanacs existed.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

We are authorized to announce
rem F. NICKELL,
Of West Liberty, as candidate fol
Clerk of the Morgan County Court
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic party.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
Coal Used TO Drive Ocean Shin.

Estimates place the coal consumed
on the oceans Of the world at approx,
mately 75,0OO,OOO tons per annum, val.
ued at over s25O,OO0,0o0. n
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
SURPLUS crop.

Howes-'How is II that Wildboy's
sons all walk In the straight and mar.
rowe" crewes-"oh. they feel that
their father sowed wild oats enough
for the whole family."-Judss.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

We are authorized to announce
FRANK KENNAIRD,
Of Logville, as candidate for the
nomination for County Attorney of
Morgan county, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
charity In compromIse.

The best methods of compromise
are always the simplest, and the sim.
plest are founded ON grounds o!
mutual charity
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
pesslmIstio Friend.

HEWITT am a proud father"
Jewett-"Yop'll get over your pride
when the child grows up"
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
Coal Tract for Sale.

We have a 600 acre tract OF
coal land in Breathitt county,
situated on the O. & X. R. r.,
that we will sell at a very low
figure, if taken soon, We will
sell in fee for less than the usual
mineral right price. See us and
get this bargain.
CoTTLE & HoVERMALE.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
Magistrates Court.

+ ..st District G.. Short, First Mon
day in each month.
Second District-S. S. Dennis, Tues
day after First Monday in each
month.
Third District Eli w. Day, Wednes-
day after First Monday in each
month.
Fourth District Charles Prater, Fri
day after First Monday in each
month.
Fifth District-Frank Kennaird, We'd
nesday after Second Monday in each
month.
ing DAM shrdlu aocmfwyp ri uD
Sixth DISTRICT. e. Lewis, Friday
after Second Monday in each month.
Seventh District-A. f.. Bleyins, Thurs.
day after Second Monday in each
month.
Eighth District - Franklin Walter,
Thursday after First Monday in
each month.
County Officers.
Iudge-I. G. Ferguson.
Attorney. P. Haney.
jheriff-H. B. Brown.
Treasurer-W. M. Gardner.
Clerk, II. Sebastian.
Supt. Schools-T. N. Barker.
Jailor-H. G. Combs.
Assessor-Whitt Kemplin.
Coroner-C. f. Lykins.
Surveyor-M. P, Turner.
Fish and Game Warden-W. C. Fugett.
Deputy G, Vino. M. Perry.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

Circuit Court: On Fourth Monday in,
June, and Third Monday in March
and November.
j. B. Hannah. Judge; John M.
Waugh, Commonwealth Attorney; X.
NJ. Oakley, Clerk; G. w. Phillips,
Trustee of Jury Fund; S. R. Collier,
Master Commissioner; ]. D. Lykins,
Deputy Master Commissioner.
County Court: On Second Monday in
each month.
Quarterly Court: On Tuesday after
Second Monday in each month.
Fiscal Court: On Wednesday after
Fourth Monday in April and Octo-
Der.
/. G. FERGUSON,
Presiding Judge.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
For Sale or exchange.

Good house and lot in West
Liberty, will exchange for small
farm near town and pay differ
ence. C. d. SUBLETT,
Salyersyiile, Ky.
1I2-At.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

We are authorized to announce
JAMES w. DAVIS,
Of Ezel, as candidate for the nomi
nation for Superintendent of Schools
of Morgan county, subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic party.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

man. ask you to repeat again what
you whispered to me once yonder un'
der the stars-do you remember,
dearT
1T was only to compel you to leave
me-"
And now it is an invitation to re-
MAN,"
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
Everyman's wife.

There's only one bright woman in
the world; she has married every.
man.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
ANNoUNcEME hTs.
We are authorized to announce

we are authorized 10 announce
q. V. LYKINS,
CT Grassy Creek, as a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for the of
fee CT County Judge of Morgan
County.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

We are authorized to announce
H. M. DAVIS,
of West Liberty, as candidate for the
nomination for County Court Clerk OF
Morgan county, subject to the action
Of the Democratic party.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

We are authorized to announce
l.. A. LYKINS,
of Index, as candidate for the nomi
nation for Sheriff of Morgan county
subject to the action Of the Democratic
party.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

The County Board of Education for
Morgan county holds its regular meet
ing the Second Monday in each month.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

West Liberty Police Court--First
Wednesday in each month, N. p.
Womack, Judge.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

CHAPTER vI-The duel ia stonned nv
Sirants friends and the spy makes a dash
Lor liberty. swimming q river following a
narrow escape.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

.,CHAPTER VII-The Major arrives at
the shop of O blacksmith, who Is friendly
and knows the Lady OF the Blended
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

CHAPTER v-Lawrence is detected as
Spy by Captain Grant Of the British
army. who agrees to duel
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Major Lawrence son of
Judge Lawrence of Virginia, whose wife
was Lee, is sent on a perilous mission
ter at Valley Forge.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

CHAPTER IV-Trouble Is started over
q waltz and Lawrence is urged by his
partner, Mistress Mortimer, (the Lady of
the Blended Rose), to make his escape.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

CHAPTER VIII-Captain Grant and
Isnsers arrive and search the blacksmith
shop In vain for the spy
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-15

CHAPTER Ix-Lawrence Joins the min
we men who capture Grant and his