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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

days work. What do you say, Kirk
by?"
The old man had been quietly smok-
ing while the others talked. He
smiled at them in a way which aroused
their curiosity and made them feel
that he had news for them.
While you was putin the finishin'
touches on this yere camp, I come
acrost a heap O. stuns that somehow
the wind had swept bare, there was
a big rift in front of it which KEEP US
from SEEM it afore; it was built up
in the open Were there was no trees,
an in our lumberin' operations we
wasn't lookin' that away. I came
acrost it by any chance an"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
Wanted u Located.

At an inquest in E1lfnwood a doc
tor was testifying: Where did the
motor car strike him?" the coroner
asked AT the junction Of the dorsaI
and cervical vertebrae,'' replied the
medicine man. viii you please point
that out on the map?" said the cor
oner. pointing to q map of Barton
county on the EalI-Kansas City Star.
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The woman was so thoroughly
frightened that it took some time to
quiet her and make her understand
that the automobile was not danger
GUS"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

well, for Gods sake, old man"
cried Armstrong, impatiently, what
did you find, anything?"
This answered Kirkby, carefully
producing a folded scrap of paper from
his leather vest.
Armstrong fell on it ravenousIy. and
as Maitland bent to him, they both
read these words by the freight.
Miss Enid Maitland, whose foot is
so BADLY crushed as to prevent her
travelling, is safe in cabin at the head
of this canon. put this notice here
to reassure any one who may be seek.
ing her as to her welfare Follow the
stream up to its source.
"WM. BERKELY NEWBOLD."
Thank God!" exclaimed Robert
Maitland.
You called me a fool, Kirkby," said
Armstrong. his eyes cleaning. What
do you think Of it now?'
It's the foo.s | find" said Kirkby
sapiently, that sener'ly gifts there.
Providence seems to be a-watchin'
over EN-"
you said you CHANGED on this d..
per, Jack" continued Maitland. ut
looks like the deliberate intention of
Almighty God"
l reckon so,' answered the other,
simply. You see He's got to look
after all the fools on earth to keep 'em
from dom too much damage to their
selves an to others in this yere crook
ed trail of a world"
Let US start now" urged Arm
strong.
faint possible" said the old man,
taking another puff at his pipe, and
only glistening of the eye betrayed
the joy that he felt; otherwise his
phlegmatic calm was unbroken, his de-
meanor just as undisturbed as it al
ways was. Wed jest throw away our
lives a-wanderin' round these yere
mountains in the dark. We've got to
have light, an clear weather. Eff it
should be snowin' in the mornin' we'd
have to wait until it cleared"
Il won't wait minute" said Arm
strong. cat daybreak, weather or no
weather, I start
What's your hurry, Jim?" continued
Kirkby, calmly. THE gals safe; one
day more or less amt goin' to make
no difference"
she's with another man." answered
Armstrong quickly.
"DO you know this NewboId?" ask
ed Maitland. looking at the note again.
- Of T h
of him"
81 know him." answered Kirkby
quickly, IAN you've seed him too, Bob;
he's the Teller that shot his wife, that
married Louise Rosser."
"That mani"
"The very same"
you say you never saw him, Jim ?"
asked Maitland.
81 repeat 1 never met him." said
Armstrong, flushing suddenly; "but
knew him wife"
Yes, you did that" drawled the
old mountaineer.
What do you mean?" flushed Arm
strong.
81 mean that you knowed her that's
all, - answered. the old man with an in
nocent air Nat was almost childike.
When the others woke up in the
morning Armstrong; sleeping bag was
empty. Kirkby Gzawled out of his own
warm nest, opened the door and peer
ed out into the storm
Well" he said, 81 guess the damn
fool has beat God this time. 1t don't
look to me as if even He could save
him now"
But we must go after him at once"
urged Maitland.
See for yourself" answered the old
man, throwing wider the door. We've
got to wait til this wind dies down, IN
less we give the Almighty the job O.
lookin' after three instid O. one"
CTO BE CONTINUED)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
Help and Be Happy.

Happiness is not a task. It is not
even an occupation. It is a quality
of life Happiness depends on help
fitness. That's the reason Joy is
social Helpfulness keeps happiness
because it adds to the area Of affec-
ton. People are not happy when
they seek after happiness. They be-
come stepped in happiness when they
undertake to promote the Joy Of 9TH
ers-Walter Williams.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
Onanlnn Un lhssa.

Lhasa, which is the capital Of
Tibet, for generations was known as
the Forbidden City, because of its
political and religious exclusiyeness.
In 1904 a British armed expedition
opened the mysterious old city. Pre-
vious to that time practically every
European traveller had been stopped
in his efforts to reach the place. The
population is Lhasa is about $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
WAS NO FAULT OF HIS
Pioneer Californian Explains How He
Came Into Possession of
Gambling House.

When I was in California in the
Wild and woolly '7O's," said the man
who is now perfectly respectable. i
was the owner OF a gambling house"
He allowed one minute and thirty
nine seconds for horror and the ex-
preston thereof. Then he resumed:
= assure you that 1t was through no
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
Polar EXPLORATION,

North polar exploration had attract
ed the attention of adventurous and
ambitious men for nearly 400 yearg
before Peary reached the top of the
world. Search for the south pole has
always proved less attractive, and only
during the last 140 years have explor-
ers turned their attention toward the
goal recently reached by Amundsen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
Fight Of Duck and Oyster

amazed at the clever manner in which
the buffet bag was arranged. 1t con
tanned specially made places for sand
witches and pie, besides a fask-like ar
rangement with a screw top for the
coffee. To cap the climax, salt and
pepper shakers were set in the sides
It's a little idea of my own" ex-
planned the young woman. 81 had the
bag, that looks just like an ordinary
hand bag when you carry it on the
street, made from my own drawings"
Boston Post
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
Orphanaaes in Turkey.

There are p orphanages in the
Turkish empire, conducted by Ameri-
cans, enrolling 1900 inmates. In con-
nection. with these orphanages an in
dustrial work has sprung up which
gives employment to over 10000 peo-
pie in addition to the orphans. The
work is largely done by the widows
and orphans and includes rug and
lace-making, various forms of en-
broidery, and other domestic work
The product Of these institutions find
market abroad
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
Couldn't Happen to Them.

Mike got a job moving some kegs
Of powder, and, to the alarm Of his
foreman, was discovered smoking at
his work.
Jerusalem" exclaimed the fore
man. 'Do you know what happened
when man smoked at this job some
years ago? There was an explosion
that blew up a dozen men"
THAT couldn't happen here" re
turned Mike calmly.
'Why not?"
"'Cause there's only you and me"
was the reply."-EVerybodys Maya
zine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

decidedly. ct never thought much O.
you in the past, an I think sence
you've put out this last projick of
yourn, that I'm entitled to call you a
damn fool, witch you are, and I'm an
other. for I'm goin' into the mountains
with you"
"Oh, thank God!" cried Stephen
Maitland feryently.
q know you don't like me- answer
ed Armstrong. That's neither here
nor there Perhaps you have cause to
dislike me, perhaps you have not.
don't like you any too well myself, but
there's no man on earth I'd rather
have go with me on a quest of this
kind than you, and there's my hand
on it."
Kirby shook it vigorously.
This amt committin' myself" he
said cautiously. $50 fairs I'm con-
cerned, you amt good enough for Miss
Maitland, but I admires your spirit,
Armstrong. an I'm goin' with you.
'Tain't no good, 'twon't produce nothin'
most likely Wen never come back
agin; but jest the same, I'm goin'
along. Nobody's goin' to show me the
trail. My nerve and grit, wen it
comes to helpin' young female like
that girl, is as good as anybody's, l
guess. You're her father" he drawled,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
Too Much of : Good Tbiuo.

'I was very happy" said the profess
sor, when, after years of wooing, she
finally said Yes"
But why did you break the engage
ment so soon after?" asked his friend.
Man, it was she that dissolved il"
Really" said his friend. How did
that happen?"
1T was due to my accursed absent,
mindedness. When, a few avs later,
/ called at her home, l again asked heI
to marry me-"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

said, won't mention no other names"
God bless you all, gentlemen" fall
tered Stephen Maitland. Il think, per-
haps, I may have been wrong, a little
prejudiced against the west. You are
men that would do honor to any family
to any society in Philadelphia or any
where else"
Lord love ye," drawled Kirkby, his
eyes twinkling. There amt no three
men on the Atlantic seaboard that kin
match up with two of US yere, to say
nothin' Of the third"
Well said Robert Maitland, "the
thing now is to decide on what's to be
done"
my plan" said Armstrong, 'fs to go
to the old camp
Yep, said Kirkby, that's a good
point of departure, as my seafarin' IA
Their down Cape Cod way used to say;
an wot's next?"
4 am going up the canon instead Of
down" said the man, with flash Of
inspiration.
That amt no bad idea, nuther,"
assented the old man. 1--WE looked the
ground over pretty thoroughly down
the canon. Mebbe we can find some
thing up it."
And what do you propose to take
with your" asked Maitland.
What we can carry on Tue backs of
men. We will make a camp some
where about where you did. We can get
enough husky men up at Morrison who
will pack in what we want, and with
that as basis we will explore the up
per reaches of the range"
And when do we start?"
There is train for Morrison IL
two hours, answered Armstrong. 1--WE
can get what we want in the way of
sleeping bags and equipment between
now and then, if we hurry about it.
EFF we are goin' to do It, we might
as well git a move on u.s." assented
Kirkby, making ready to go.
Right" answered Robert Maitland
grimly. When three men set out to
make fools of themselves, the sooner
they get at it and get over with
it the better. I've got some bust
ness matters TO settle. You two
get what's needed, and I'll bear my
share
A week later a little band of men on
snow shoes, wrapped in furs to their
eyes, every one heavily burdened with
pack, staggered into the clearing
where once had been pitched the Matt
land camp. The place was covered
with snow, of course, but on a shelf of
rock half way up the hogback, they
found a mparatively level clearing,
and there, all working like beavers,
they built rude hut which they Gov
cred with canvas and then with tight
ly packed snow, and which would
! expressing a desire to lynch him. But
| he had made his getaway.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
Indications.

81 think rooms reflect the personal
ity Of their inhabitants.
'sThen I take it, the lady who useg
thie room is of a very worrying dispe-
sition."
What makes you think that?"
Because it has so much fret WORK
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
Diplomacy

Mrs. Jinks always has such a good
time when she goes anywhere. How
does she manage to convey the impress
sion she is a widow?"
She always makes an allusion
to her tardy husband as my late
husband
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

Strange those two nations do not
declare war"
They are haggIing about what per
centage each is to get of the moving
picture receipts"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
EduiNCCaI.

Brother, you must battle hard with
your love for spirits"
ooh, battIed with spirits hard
enough"
What happened2"
We'll, I-er-succeeded in putting
EN- down"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

The woman who cares for a clean,
wholesome mouth, and sweet breath,
viii find Paxtine Antiseptic a joy for
ever. At druggists, 25c box or sent
postpaid on receipt Of price by The
Paxton Toilet Co, Boston, Mass.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
Auto Frightened Negro NANNY

I'VE had one rather ludicrous en-
counter which might have resulted in
serious injury although it fortunately
did not" said Mrs. Francis Boyd, in
describing a recent trip through the
south n an automobile
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
q Disdnosis

Whats the matter with your hus-
band, Mrs Mixey?"
The doctor says he's got bad at
tack of ammonia
Then l guess it's apt to be fatal,
for it's bound to take his breath"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
Important TO Mothers
Bears the
Remarkable FInancIerino.

Figures don't lie"
Don't they? Here's an item from
New York that says a policeman there
saved $4,000 in a month from his sal
airy of $4,000. Those figures must lie.
for they won't stand"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

lars. l have to leave town-Just as
quick as I possibly can
= handed him the money. He
seized it and made for the door on
the doubIe-quick. On the way he
turned
Youth never see me again. he an
nounced. I leave you my business
in payment of the debt He men
toned his business address. Run
around there after supper and take
charge he added. With that he van
ished.
Five minutes later a posse arrived.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

4 woman's mind is continually run
ming to clothes. If she isn't talking
through her hat she's laughing in her
sleeve
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
After Dark

ldrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethiug, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, &c bottle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

CURES ITCHING SKIN DISEASES
Coles Carbolisalve stops itching and makes
the skin smooth. All druggists 25 and soc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

Many a man can't even do his duty
without feeling that he is doing more
than his share.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
Strenuous Times.

The gentle reader" now IS not
Thought quite so highly of.
The human dynamo is VIZ
The magazines all 'Ns1-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

Honest as the day is long, eh?"
Absolutely. But you'd better keep
your chicken coop locked"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

until I have examined every square
rod within a radius of SO miles from
your camp. I'll take the long chance,
the longest, even"
We'll, that's all right" said Rob
ert Maitland. "Of course, intend to
do that as soon as the spring opens;
but what's the use of trying to do it
nowe"
It's use to me. I'll either go mad
here in Denver. or 1 must go to seek
for her there
But you will never come back If
you once get in those mountains alone
q don't care whether I do or not.
It's no use, old man, am going, and
that's all there is about it"
Robert Maitland knew men. He rec
ognized fnality when he heard it, or
when he saw it, and it was quite evil
dent that he was in the r -sence of it
then. 1t was no use to say more.
Very WE'LL he said. I honor you
for your feeling, even if I don't think
much Of your common sense.
Damn common sense cried Arm
strong. triumphantly. It's love that
moves me now"
At that moment there was tap on
the door. A clerk from the outer Of
fee hidden to enter, announced that
old Kirkby was in the ante room.
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desire of my own. 1t came about this
way;
Back in those days people weren't
particular in California about the COM
pany they kept, so 1 was thrown in
with all sorts of chaps about whom 1
asked no questions. And one day,
when / was seated in restaurant par
taking OF supper, one Of these casual
acquaintance dashed into the place
&n a violent hurry and cast his eye
around till it lighted on NE. He
rushed over to where 1 was seated.
Dave he said, lend me fifty dol
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
Her LfInchAnn Ban

While calling on a business friend
about the lunch hour yesterday I was
greatly surprised to see his fair stem
ographer eating and drinking from
what had the appearance of being an
ordinary hand bag. Invited to inspect
the article in question, however, 1 was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

expressing a desire to lynch him. But
he had made his getaway.
Finishing my supper 1 walked TO
the address my acquaintance had CIV
en- me and found that it was-a gam
bling house"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

"As We rounded a curve in crossing
the mountains Of Virginia, We saw ap-
preaching wagon load Of negro folks.
drawn by a skinny horse that labo=i-
ously climbed toward US.
In the group was a mother who
held g baby close to her breast. She
evidently had never seen an automo-
bile before
"'O!' she shrieked; it's a black
devil and it will get US, and she threw
the baby out Of the wagon to the road
side and then jumped over the NOV
ing wheels 70 the ground.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

It takes more than beauty sleep 20
put some compilations in condition.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-05

THE new bill at the Empress drew
audiences that filled the popular
vaudeville house 10 capacity yes sterday
afternoon and evening. Judging from
the warmth with which the performers
We're received at toe opening perform
ances. the new programme Of numbers
is one that will score a great success
and maintain the standard that was set
by the Sullivan & ConsidIne circuit at
the beginning.
The headlnGr and feature OF the new
bin Is "a musical comedy called Fun In
Delicatessen shop which, coming AT
the conclusion of tho programme. is q
fitting climax 10 the other meritorious
numbers offered. II is the first OF 81
series Of New York musical comedy sue
cesses by Lew Fields FOR the exclu-
sive engagement of the Sullivan G. Con-
sidtne circuit with a company OF ten
Weber & Fields favorltes. including
Frank Bernard, who sustains his reputa-
ton rs a distinguished comedian The
act has been staged under the personal
direction of Mr. Fields. fact which In
itself testlties TO a high standard OF eX-
The plot itself Is one Of the Weber &
Fields style, which has as its purpose O.
proper setting and opportunity for mirth
sen shop 10 which number Of patrons
come. particularly young girl who plans
on giving a party at her home the fol-
lowing day Mr.. Bernard. as L. Jlsson.
proprietor OF the place: Lew a. Ward
rs w. I. Askam. his chief clerk; Olin
Howiand. as Oxford TiGhe, who paws his
bills; Miss Emily Miles. as Mrs. Carol.
who does her own shopping; Miss Patsy
Deforrest, as F1fine Camembert. who
knows the best "wurst' when she sees
IT, and Miss Maxine Meade as Mary
Jones, who lost her best friend COM
plete the list OF principals. and enact
thelr respective roles true to the char
acters. with marked exhibition Of his
lIi3nic ability. Nh. Bernard and Mr.
Ward are especially efficient rs come
dians and bring down their audiences
with laugh after laugh
Miss Mildred Gayle. Miss Patsy De-
Forrest. Miss Josie DcNovillc. Miss Olive
Stewart. Miss Anuta Osgood und Miss
sigma Pierce take the roles OF sales
ladies' In pleasing manner and the
vocal work Of the entire company is OF
a high standard.
Walter II Brown & Co.'S presentation
OF His Fathers Son dramatic play
let In two scenes. is clothed in mn at
mosphcre OF intense human interest II
deals with a father, who, after serving
sentence for burglary. makes good FOR
ten years with reputablc broker and
is on the point OF being made part
nor OF the firm. when his son. who is
besuiled into believing nc has Inherited
| his fathers criminal tendencies. robs
the home OF the broker. \ detective Is
called. The father cndcavors to protect
his son by turning tho guilt upon him
self \ strong scone is presented, In
which the son cpnfesSes, the father is
made q partner and the son is given a
start In life IN the employ of the broi-
| eragc firm. Mr.. Brown as John Tig-
! gins, Central office man: Edwin May
! nard as Arnold Webster a broker
Richard Earle as John Corey, the father
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-05
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