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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-08-31
CHAPTER XVIII.
IN the Composite Car.

IN tho SOmpOSito var
II was the gentle strangers turn
to miss his guess. He bent over the
chair into which Mallory had Topped.
and said In a tense. low tone: you
look like a thoroughbred sport. I'm
trying to make up game OF STUD
poker. VIII you join me?"
Mallory shook his heavy head IN re-
fusal, and with dull eyes watched the
man, whose profession he no longer
misunderstood, saunter up to the bliss
full Doctor from Ypsilanti, and muir
muir again:
"Will you join me?"
"Join you In what. sir?" said DR..
Temple, with alert courtesy.
"A little game"
81 don't mind" the doctor smiled.
rising with amiable readiness. The
checkers are in the next room"
"Quit your kiddin'," the stranger
coughed. How about little freeze
out?"
"Freeze-out?" said DR.. Temple. at
sounds interesting. Is 1t something
like authors?"
The newcomer shot quick glance
at this man, whose innocent air he
suspected. But he merely drawled:
We'll, you play 1t with cards"
Would you mind teaching me the
rules?" said the old sport from Ypsi-
lanti
The gambler was growing suspicious
of this too. too childlike innocence.
He whined: Say, what's your little
game, eh?" but decided to risk the
venture. He sat down at table, and
DR.. Temple, bringing along his glass,
drew up chair. The gambler took
pack of cards from his pocket, and
shuffled them with a snap that startled
DR.. Temple and dexterity that de-
lighted him.
GO on. it's beautiful to see," he
down with the one word CUT" but
since the old man made no effort to
comply, the gambler did not insist. He
took up the pack again and ran off
five cards to each place with grace
that staggered the doctor.
Mallory was about to intervene for
the protection of the guileless physi-
clan when the conductor CHANGED to
saunter in.
The gambler, seeing him, snatched
DR.. Temples cards from his hand and
slipped the pack into his pocket.
What's the matter now?" DR.. Tenn
pie asked, but the newcomer huskily
Wi
minute"
The conductor took in the scene
at a glance and, stalking up to the
table. spoke with the grimness of a
sea-captain: Say. I've got my eye
on you. Don't start nothin'."
The stranger stared at him wonder
ingly and demanded: why, what you
drivin' at?"
you know all right" the conductor
growled, and then turned on the be-
fuddled old clergyman, land you, too"
ME, too?" the preacher gasped.
Eyes, you too" the conductor re-
peated, shaking an accusing forehnger
under his nose. Your actions have
been suspicious from the beginning.
We've all been watching you"
DR.. Temple was so agitated that he
nearly let fall his secret. why, do
you realize that I'm "a"
"Ah, don't start that" sneered the
conductor, 81 can spot a gambler as
far as l can see one. You and your
side partner here want to look out,
that's all, or III drop you at the next
tank" Then he walked out, his very
shoulder blades uttering threats.
(TO BE .CONTINUED.)
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-08-31
Rare Books for Harvard.

HdTC bUUNe IVT FIdTNdFVs
Harry Elkins Widencr. who was lost
on the Titanic, had very valuable
collection Of books, and these will go
to Harvard university. His GRANDPA
Their, P. A. B. Widener, will provide a
building In which the books will be
adequately housed. The collection In
cludes first folio Shakespeare, a
copy Of Shakespeare's poems In the
original binding. and what is described
as the finest collection in the world of
Robert Louis Stevenson's works.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-08-31
Moderate Iltters.

1t Is really better to kill few pigs
at birth rather than compel the SOW
TO raise so many. The pigs do not
grow well and the SOW gets poor.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-08-31

Red Cross Ball Blue will wash double as
many clothes as any other blue Don't put
your money into any other.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-08-31
Comprehensive Summing Up.

n a horses legs are no good, the
horse is no good. II a mans word Is
no good the man T. no good.-Jewell
tkapl Rspublican
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-08-31

A free thinker Is a man who isn't
married.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-08-31
A Skeptic.

DO you believe In ghosts. Willie?"
"No. not unless I'm alone in the
dark"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-08-31
A Rsd Rreak

y Bad Break.
Slasher-Been In a fight?
Masher-No. I tried to fiirt with
pretty uffragette.-Judge.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

The one reel feature, "The
Beast at Bay" Saturday after
noon and evening September
7th at The Palm.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Carlisle
and daughter Louise drove to
Omaha in their car Saturday.
K. w. Anterior returned to
his home today in Peoria, ILL.,,
after a few days visit at the
home of w T. Roden.
Misses Rolla and Sylvia
Goldstein of Chicago arrived
Sunday for a three weeks visit
with their sister Mrs. M.
Abrams.
w. M. Carlisle is in Council
Bluffs today looking over his
new house which he is having
built in that city.
Guy Smith is moving into
the Harry Newton house on
Superior Street today.
L R. Pike and son Harlan
returned from their Chicago
trip yesterday. They report a
fine time.
i j. B. Barrett and G. w. KEEL
logg are in Des Moines this
week supposedly attending the
meeting of the K of P. Grand
lodge but it was whispered to
US that they were seen snoop
ing around the Bull Moose
headquarters.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05
Bob Murray to Leave

Robert Murray, who has been
operator at the Palm theatre
for the past three years will
leave for Kirksville, Mo-, Sun.
day next, where ne will take up
four years work in Osteopathy.
No doubt the theatre goers of
this city as we'll as the manage
ment of the Palm will regret to
see Bob leave but will give up
to the fact that he is going to
learn a profession.
Bob was one of the main
factors to revolutionize the
moving picture business In this
city and in that, succeeded
very admirably. In all the
|evenins S that he has stood and
ground out the pictures, he has
never had a serious mishap,
never failed to be on hand at
the right time and attended to
several duties other than his
own work. That he is q sober
and Industrious young man has
/, been proven by his stay in this
city and we can predict that he
will make a success of his new
lchosen vocation. We will joir
in with his friends in wishing
him all the success possible anc
will try to make his vacations
enjoyable whenever he visits
Mo. Valley. VIM. WEIGH, who
has learned to be a motion pict'
ure operator under MIR. Murray
will take the position made va
cant by him.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

Harry Roberts will leave
Sunday morning for Kirksville
Mo, where he will enter col
lege of Osteopathy for a three
years course.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

Justice Cooper, of Council
Bluffs, united in marriage yes
terday John Haley of this city
and Miss Josie Watts of Love-
land.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

Frank Porter returned from
California last night. He ex-
poets to open a bowling alley
here this winter.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

Miss Nina Leonard of Rock
Valley, arrived last evening for
visit with the Misses Littler
and McGavren.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

j. M. Albertson, of Logan,
candidate for county auditor on
the democratic ticket, was a
Valley visitor today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. T. A Denton
left this afternoon for Custer,
Oklahoma, where they will
visit relatives for two months.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

Miss Salome Schwertley re
turned to her home in Modale
last evening after a visit with
Miss Frances Schwertley.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

Earl Sales was successfully
operated on for appendicitis at
the Presbyterian hospital in
Omaha, Sunday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

In letter from Ed Garrison,
who has been in Canal Zone
Panama the past seven years,
states that he expects to come
here soon and spend his vaca-
ton with old friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

Mrs. G. w. Burbank and Mrs.
Winnie Burbank were Omaha
passengers today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

Herbert Sales, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Sales is on the sick
list. Their son Earl, who was
operated on for appendicitis
is getting along as we'll as
as could be expected from the
seriousness of the case.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

Miss Katherine Schwertley
returned to Holredge, Nebr /,
Monday, where she will teach
in the schools this year.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

MIR. Kirley who has a sub
contract on the Wilson ditch
expects to start work tomor-
row.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05
Wednesday September 4

Miss Reta Brundige returned
from Co. Bluffs, yesterday,
where she has been the guest
OF friends for the past six
weeks.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

The Ladies of the Baptist
Aid Society had a very enjoy
able session today at the home
of Mrs. F. l.. Davis. The time
wasspent in sewing and later
the hostess surprised the ladies
by serving splendid refresh
ment, which needless to say
were appreciated.
Four carloads went through
here today on their way
to Les Angeles Cal. The
cars were filled with veterans
and their wives from Maine,
Vermont and New Hampshire
and they expect to attend the
National Encampment of the
G A. r. and Women's Relief
Corps.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

Arthur Kaoxin has accepted
the position as ticket taker a
The Palm Theatre.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

Micheal Olson was a pleas
ant Times caller today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

Adm Brown received an an
nouncement today of the birth
of a daughter Maren Marie
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce
Fleming Aug. 80 at their home
in Spooner Wis.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

The Library beard added
several pieces of new furniture
to the Library today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05
Fire and Tornado
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HUNTERS TAKE NOTICE
Hunters licenses Issued
at the HeCkeft Insurance
Office. SID
bikes Quinine and Sage Com
pound for the hair. The best
tonic and dressing on the mar
ket, refreshing and invigorat-
ing. Only Soc the bottle.
j. d. Brown & Son.
If you want the freshest and
best the market affords in
fruits and vegetables go to
Gilmores.
Nyal's Baby Cough Syrup
contains no Morphine, chloro
form or alcohol safe and
efficient remedy for the baby's
cough-cures in shortest time
possible.
a3l Doty.& Peterson.
Use Cream 81 the Valley Flour
When you choose a cough
syrup for the "small ones" see
that it does not contain MGR
phine, chloroform or alcohol.
Nyal's Baby Cough Syrup does
not and it is most effective.
a31 Doty & Peterson.
Ask anyone having an "E'ec'
trio Washer" how they like it
Ask them if it makes any
noticeable increase in theil
light bills.
Ask them if they think it is
good investment.
Ask them If they would par
with 1t If they could not ge
another.
We are now in position t
sell these washers on payments
Let us explain the PROPOSE
ton to you.
j. j. Over.
Insist on knowing the cen
tents of every remedy that j
given baby. Nyal's Bah
Cough syrup is free frcr
opiatas and can be given wit
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

Insist on knowing the con
tents of every remedy that is
given baby. Nyal's Baby
Cough syrup is free from
opiates and can be given with
absolute safety-it's effective
too.
a31 Doty & Peterson.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

HUNTERS TAKE NOTICE
Hunters licenses Issued
at the HeCkeft Insurance
office, SIS
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-09-05

If you want the freshest and
best the market affords in
fruits and vegetables go to
Gilmores.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-26
WITH THE PARTISAN SANCTION
Position Hat ls Sure to Be Copied
Though No Longer In the
Greatest Vogue.

The fancy for the position hat has
been short-lived so far as Paris is con-
cerned, and London never greatly
cares for millinery which the Paris
ienne accepts as bien amusante. More
or less curly Of brim, and with tall
stiff crown, these hats trimmed with
a feather en- fantastic or a floral
aigrette had brief furore, and GER
tainly when new they were most ap-
pealing. They could not, however,
bear repetition, and since people have
taken to wearing them they have lost
their attraction. For once the French
woman seems to have forgotten that
the fact of hat being chic when worn
by woman of one type may make
1t impossible for those who belong to
another.
This style of hat is, however, being
made for autumn, and milliners are
looking favorably upon its possibilities
In beaver felt and plush.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-26
CHAPTER XXI.
The JUDGES Grandson.

In that bare upper room they had
shared, the Judge, crushed and bro
ken, watched beside the bed on which
the dead man lay; unconscious OF the
flight of time he sat with his head
bowed in his hands, having scarcely
altered his position since he begged
those who carried Mahaffy up the
narrow stairs to leave him alone with
his friend.
He was living over the past. He
recalled his first meeting with Ma
haffy in the stuffy cabin of the small
river packet from which they had
later gone ashore at Pleasantville; he
thanked God that 1t had been given
him to see beneath Solomon's forbid
ding exterior and into that starved
heart! He reviewed each phase OF
the almost insensible growth OF their
intimacy; he remembered Mahaffy's
fine true loyalty at the time OF his ar
rest-he thought Of Damon and
Pythias-Mahaffy had reached the
heights of a sublime devotion; he
could only feel ennobled that he had
inspired 1t.
At last the dusk Of twilight In
vaded the room. He lighted the can
dies ON the chimneypiece, then he re-
sumed his seat and his former atti-
tude. Suddenly he became aware OF
a small hand that was resting on his
arm and glanced up; Hannibal had
stolen quietly into the room. The
boy pointed to the still figure on the
bed.
Judge, what makes Mr.. Mahafry lie
so quiet-Is he dead?" he asked in a
whisper.
Yes, dear lad" began the Judge in
a shaking voice. as he drew Hannibal
toward him, your friend and mine is
dead-we have lost him" He lifted
the boy into his lap, and Hannibal
pressed a tear-stained face against
the judges shoulder. How did you
get here?" the Judge questioned gent.
ly
Uncle Bob fetched me-" said Han
nibal. Hes downstairs, but he
didn't tell me Mr.. Mahaffy was dead"
I'VE have sustained great loss,
Hannibal, and we must never forget
the moral grandeur of the man. Some
day, when you are older, and can
bring myself to speak OF it, will tell
you of his last moments" The judges
voice broke, thick sob rose choking
ly in his throat Poor Solomon! A
man of such tender feeling that he hid
it from the world, for his was a rare
nature which only revealed itself to
the chosen few he honored with his
love-" The judge lapsed into mo-
mentary brooding silence, in which
his great arms drew the boy closer
against his heart. Dear lad, since |
left you at Belle Plain very aston
ishing knowledge has come to me.
Il was the Hand of Providence see
1t now-that first brought us togeth-
err. You must not call me Judge any
more; | am your grandfather-your
mother was my daughter"
CTo BE CoNTINUED.)
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-26
DRESDEN IDEAS COME BACK
Revival Is Natural Result Of the
Fad That Calls for tho Pan
nler Draperies.

With the revival Of the pannier
draperies comes back decided en-
phasis on dresden silks, with all the
exquisite colorings that we associate
with the Dresden shepherdesses. Pinks
and blue, yellows and pale green are
the backgrounds on which are
sprinkled fascinating bouquets, gar.
lands and even baskets of flowers.
The dresden silks and satins are
particularly adapted to suit the
coates that are Incorporated on after
noon and evening frocks for summer.
They are not SO striking in contrast
with plain, thin fabric and there IN
great scope for color combinations and
flower effects.
The rose season, so noticeable In
fashions for the summer, is a timely
one for lowered mulls, organizes, mus
Inns, voiles and chiffons with which tho
dresden silks effectively combine.
Hats covered with dresden taffeta
are decidedly chic. Bridesmaids now
are favoring hats of this type to con-
tinue the idea Of the dresden coate0
thrown over simple and disable frockS
Of white or plain colors.
Little dresden silk slippers for thS
rest hour add q new touch to tho
negligee set, especially II bindings or
trimmings of dresden silk be used on
the gown.
Dresden sasheS. with an extra Lie
Of the ribbon quilting trailing in and
out among the punches Of flowers. are
accepted by. womankind as an idea
that makes the assurance of beauty
doubly sure.
It is undeniable that the dresden col.
orings in designs that are varied and
inexpensive are factor in the general
beauty Of summer styles. Are you
using them?
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-26

face in his hands, while sobs shook
him.
"Solomon-Solomon, why did you
do this?" he cried miserably.
The harsh lines on the dying mans
face erased themselves.
You're the only friend I've known
in twenty years of loneliness, Price.
I've loved you like brother" he
painted, with pause between each
word.
Again the Judge buried his face in
his hands.
Il know it, Solomon know it,"
he moaned wretchedly.
Price, you are still man to be
reckoned with There's the boy; take
your place for his sake and keep it
you can"
81 wildly God, | Will" gasped the
Judge. You hear me? You hear me,
Solomon? BY Gods good help, Will"
You have the presidents letter.
| saw it" said Mahaffy in whisper.
"Yes!" cried the judge. Solomon,
the world is changing Tor u.s."
For me most OF ALL" murmured
Mahaffy, and there was bleak in
slant when the judges ashen counte-
nance held the full pathos of age and
failure. Remember your oath, Price"
gasped the dying man. A moment OF
silence succeeded Mahaffy's eyes
closed, then the heavy lids slid back
He looked up at the judge while the
harsh lines of his sour old face soft
ened wonderfully. Kiss me, Price"
he whispered, and as the judge bent
to touch him on the brow, the soft
ened lines fixed themselves in death,
while on his lips fingered a smile that
was neither bitter nor sneering.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-26

was the victim OF an unprovoked at.
tack"
Mr.. Ware accepted this statement
with equanimity, not to say indifrer
ence.
Are you ready?" he asked; he
glanced at Mahafry, who by slight
inclination of the head signitied that
he was. Il reckon you're a green
hand at this sort of thing?" comment
ed Tom evilly.
YES" said Mahaffy tersely.
We'll, listen: | shall count, one,
two, three; at the word three you will
fire. Now take your positions.
Mahaffy and the coionel stood fac
ing each other, distance Of twelve
PAGES separating them. Mahafry was
pale but logged; he eyed Fentress
unfiinchingly. Quick on the word Fen
tress fired, an instant later Mahafry's
pistol exploded; apparently neither
bullet had taken effect, the two men
maintained the rigid attitude they had
assumed; then Mahafry was seen to
turn on his heels, next his arm drop
ped to his side and the pistol slipped
from his fingers, look OF astonish-
ment passed over his face and left 1t
vacant and staring while his right
hand stole up toward his heart; he
raised 1t slowly, with difficulty, as
though 1t were held down by some in.
visible weight.
A hush spread across the field. 1t
was like one of natures invisible
transitions. Along the edge OF the
woods the song OF birds was stricken
into silence. Ware, heavy-eyed-Fen-
tress, his lips twisted by tortured
smile, watched Mahaffy as he painted
for breath, with his hand clenched
against his breast. That dead, oppres-
sive silence lasted but moment;
from out of 1t came cry that smote
on the wounded mans ears and
reached his consciousness.
IT'S Price" he gasped, his words
bathed in blood. and he pitched for
Waru on MS IaCey
Ware and Fentress had heard the
cry, too, and running to their horses
threw themselves into the saddle and
galloped off. The judge midway OF
the meadow roared out furious pro-
test, but the mounted men turned in
to the highroad and vanished from
sight, and the judges shaking legs
bore him swiftly In the direction OF
the gaunt figure on the ground.
Mahaffy struggled to rise, for he
was hearing his friends voice now,
the voice OF utter anguish, calling his
name At last painful effort brought
him to his knees. He saw the Judge
clothed principally in gaily colored
bed-quilt, hatless and shoeless, his
face sodden and bleary from his
nights debauch. Mahaffy stood erect
and staggered toward him, his hand
over his wound, his features drawn
and livid, then with cry he dropped
at his friends feet.
Solomon! Solomon" And the
judge knelt beside him.
ITS all right, Price; kept your
appointment" whispered Mahai1y; 8
bloody spume was gathering on his
lips, and he stared up at his friend
with CLASSY eyes.
! In very shame the Judge hid his
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-26
Fascinating LInuerIe.

For evening wear throughout the
winter underskirts will remain as
they are this summer. and some Of
the charming bargains 30 dear to the
heart of womankind may be picked
up at present, as, for instance, pet
ticoat of the finest satin messaline In
the palest blue, with knee-deep
frill of killed transparent lawn over
a pleated frill Of silk, slashed at In
tervals and held together by narrow
bands of pale blue ribbon.