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The Glenwood post., 1912-05-04
OUR F1Rsr GRADUATING GLASS
From the Glenwood Springs Republ.
can, Saturday, May 3 l,1S9O)

Nrroh the Vlenwood Springs Republl-
can, Saturday, May 3 l,1s9O)
Thursday night, May 30, 1890, was a
memorable event in at least four young
lives in Glenwood Springs, for, as aptly
stated in the essay of one of the fair
members, they had reached the frs.
milestone in life, and their years Of
study were to be rewarded by that
much coveted parchment-the diploma.
The occasion was one of more than
usual interest as this was the first
graduating class from Glenwood High
school. Friends and relatives of the
young ladies were present, and at an
early hour the auditorium was filed
with an unusually select and well
dressed assemblage-the ladies largely
predominating.
After the conclusion of the readin.
of the papers Major S. J. DeLan pre-
sented the diplomas to the graduates
in the following eloquent and fitting
remarks:
"Ladies and Gentlemen-Not many
years ago, indeed, within the memory
of those who have reached ripe old
age, the few were educated and the
masses were in ignorance. In our dag
few, indeed, are those who struggle iu
! the darkness of Ignorance compared to
| the vast majority whose intellects are
radiant with the light of intelligence
and education. And the greatest fac
tor in achieving SO grand result is
the public school system of our beloved
country.
Ladies of the graduating class of
Glenwood Springs-and Glenwood
Springs can well be proud of her grad
uating class-this scene, this night
marks an epoch in your lives, for to.
night the "reminiscences of your child.
hood become an experience of the past,
for through the love and care of your
parents and your teachers and the wis
dom of your country, you are placed
on the threshold of the future, and the
gates stand ajar for you.
Beautiful is the scene beyond
them; being clad in roseate hues by
the sunshine OF hope. 1t is like a
garden whose trees are loaded with the
fruits of honor and pleasure, care and
happiness, duty, love and future ex
perience. Enter through them with
faith and self-zeliance, avoid not duty
for it will bring you honor. Care j.
frequently succeeded by pleasure and
happiness always follows industry gov
erned by honesty, integrity and expert
| ence.
God has blessed you in giving YOU
as birthplace the grandest country
on his foot.stool, and the brightest oeu
in the diadem of your birth-right is the
Intelligence and knowledge strewn
broadcast over our land through the
medium of the public schools. Remem
Der this in after years and treasure
the scrolls that are presented to Won
Tor they represent the wisdom and ex
perience of past years-aye of past
-garnered for you. l repeat by
the love and care of your parents and
teachers, and instilled in your minds e
guide your footsteps in the future.
| "d4et these recolleetions so influence
you that you will raise monuments re
your memories in the character of those
who will come after you grander thar
seulptured marble or gilded column,
i am proud of the honor of present
ing you, in behalf of the school board
OF Glenwood Springs with. these me
mentos OF your scholarship earned b,
your studious industry"
The Glenwood post., 1912-05-04

If you have desirable Glenwood pro-
perty which You wish to apply to the
purchase OF good ranch it will pay
you to see me. have some ranch pro
perty thss l can offer at desirable
Agurs and take Glsnwood reside denes
roperty in part payment therefor.
Address or call On me il interested,
4. J. DICKSON
The Glenwood post., 1912-05-04
WHO WILL BE THE NEXT MAYOR?

This is the question that was being
debated by five different political COM
mittees assembled in the various din
ing rooms of the Auditorium hotel yes
terday. Three different punches of
these men decided that Mr.. Arnold
would be the next mayor.
The Glenwood post., 1912-05-04

W. c. T. u, Cascade, Colo, June
2o-21-22. One fare round trip, return
ing July 4th.
The Glenwood post., 1912-05-04
Saturday, May 4, 1912.
WHEN THE GREEN GIFTS
BACK IN THE TREES

In the spring when the green gifts back
in the trees,
And the sun comes out and stays,
And your boots pull on with goo |
light squeeze,
And you think of your barefoot days;
When you ort to work and you want td
not,
And You and your wife agrees
It's time to spade up the garden lot
When the green gifts back in the trees,
Well work is the least of my ideas
When the green, you know, gifts back
on the trees.
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If it happened you will find it in
the Post.
The Glenwood post., 1912-05-04

When the green gifts back in the trees
and bees
Is a-buZZin' aroun' agin.
In - that kind of a .'lazy-g go as-you
please' they hum roun' in.
When the ground S all bald where the
hayrick stood,
And the cricket's riz, and the breeze
Coaxes the bloom in the old dogwood,
And the green gifts back in the trees
/ like, / say, in such scenes as these,
The time. when the green gifts back j..
the trees.
When the whole tall feathers O. winter
Is all pulled out and gone,
And the sap it thaws and begins 20
climb,
And the sweat it starts out on
A feler's forrerd a-gittin' down
At the old spring on his knees
! kind o. like jes' aleaferin' round
When the green gifts back in the
Jes a-sporterin roun' as l durn please,
When the green, you know, gifts back
in the trees.
James Whitcomb Riley.
The Springfield herald., 1912-11-01
LEFT THE HUSBAND SHOCKED
Wlfe's Departure From Ordinary Line
Of Conduct Both Puzzled and
Annoyed Him.

Jimson was little, sharp-eyed shoe
maker with stopped shoulders and
chin whisker. He lived In Mis-
souri river town, and whenever he
drank too much he used to wind up
by going home and thrashing his
wife. She never failed to go over to
a neighbor's after session with the
old man and complain bitterly of his
treatment.
After a while the neighbors grew
weary of the oft-repeated tale and re
marked: We'll. you seem to like 1t.
You always take 1t willingly. Why
don't you pick up something and hit
him with 1t the next time he whips
you"
The wife considered the matter. and
the next time her lord began to beat
her she grasped chair and smashed
1t over his head. The old man fell
back in stark amazement, dropped
his hands, and stared at her.
why. Mary! Why, Mary!" he
whimpered. What on earth is the
matter with you? You never done
this way before"
The Springfield herald., 1912-11-01

section OF the wagon train looming
over the ridge behind them. The
horsemen passed US. the officer turn
ing In his saddle with an order to
close up their ranks. I recognized
Grants voice. and then. sharp as a
blow. rang out Farrell's whistle at
my very ear.
There was a leap of flame from
both sides the road. lighting up that
cash In the clay bank as though 1t
was an inferno. the red and yellow
glow cleaving the night asunder. with
ear-splitting roar. l was on my feet.
my rifle splitting. yet hardly conscious
OF any act, stunned by the suddenness
of the reports. confused by those
black figures leaping forward through
the weird glare. l saw and heard. and
yet 1t was all confused medley. in
which | bore active part while scarce
ly realizing Its significance. 1t was
fierce hand-to-hand melee SO swiftly
fought as to be over with almost In
a minute. and yet SO desperate the
narrow roadway was strewn with I'd.
les. Frightened horses whirled and
ran: wagons were overturned; hem
med in against the high walls. Ger
mans and British made one mad effort
to extricate themselves: the advance
guard came squirting back. pushing
blindly into the ruck. the boyish voice
of their young lieutenant sounding
above the uproar. But our men were
between the two. a compact body
each borderman fighting independent
iro be, IN
word OF command. no shout of direc
tion from either Farrell or Duval. ye,
we ripped them asunder with sweep
Ing rifle butts. and. almost before
could catch a second breath. the few
who remained on their feet were help
lessly trapped Farrell saw 1t was all
over. and his whistle sounded again
stilling the uproar. Up to that mo
ment he was beside me: with the
echoing of the shrill blast he had dis.
appeared.
1t was Duval who emerged from the
wreck of the train. demanding surren-
der
who commands here?" he shouted
Speak up quick.
There was hesitancy. and then out
OF the black mass huddled against the
bank recognized Grants voice.
I suppose do; has any one seen
Captain Delavan?"
He fell at the first fire. SIR" an.
swered some one huskily.
Grant stepped forth into the moon.
light, bareheaded. his sword In hand.
Then am the senior officer" he
anDpupcod, hia yOica SHAKING SLIGHTLY
Who are you?."
Camden minute mel. Do you sur.
render?"
lie took a long breath. glancing
about at the dark shadows. Some one
held a lighted torch. the red flame
casting sudden CLEAN over the sur
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under such happy circumstances. But
my men. are becoming Impatient. Do
you surrender"
Under what terms?" he parleyed.
None. but we are not savages. You
will be treated as prisoners OF war"
His hatred of me made him obsti-
nate, but the utter helplessness OF
their position was too apparent to be
ignored A Hessian muttered some
thing In German, and Grant dropped
the point OF his sword with an oath
Good" said promptly. "Lieuten-
ant, have your men disarm the pris-
oners"
There was no resistance. and the
militiamen herded them against the
bank, encircled by heavy guard.
Duval singled out the officers from
among the others. and brought them
forward to where stood. There were
but three-Grant and two Hessians.
| looked at them keenly, recalling the
slight figure of the young lieutenant
with the boys voice. Could the lad
have been shot. or what had become
of him?
Are you three all that are left?'
questioned bluntly. Who command
ed the vanguard?"
The two Hessians looked at each
other stupidity. and l asked the ques
tion again before Grant saw fit to re
ply. His manner was excessively In
,, soent
THAT is more than l know. We
Joined after dark. and did not meet
Delavan's officers"
He vas vat you call maype vol
unteer leftenant." added one of the
Germans brokenly. "At Mount Holly
we met. yah. and from there he
joined"
Not one OF Delavans men then p
81 dink not: he vas Light Dragon
haf the wagon guard-the first vag
ons-an' see him there. Mine Gott!
he come pack vid his mems all right
slash. shoot-his horse rear up: that
vas the last see already"
The lad got away. with three 9th
ers. SIR" broke in a new voice at my
back They wheeled and rode
through US. across the water. We
thought the horse guard would get
them over there. but l guess they
didn't; anyhow there was no firing
The fellows must have turned In un
der the bank. and rode like hell"
Satisfied as to this incident. and not
altogether regretful that the boy had
thus escaped. held short consulta
ton with Duvai. seeking explanation
as to why the command had been sc
unceremoniously thrust upon me.
few words only were required to make
the situation clear. Farrell's ability
to injure and annoy the enemy largely
depended on his leadership not being
known. While taking part In every
engagement. he always required his
lieutenants to represent him In nego
| Ltiations. SO that up to this time. what
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swered. impatiently. Farrell Under
stood that. l have important informa-
ton for Washington. and only came
with you tonight because you were
following along my route. I've got to
go on"
That's all right; Just give your
orders. and we'll attend to the rest.
What We want is for these lads to
go back to Philadelphia saying they
were attacked by force of militia un-
der command of an officer of the Con-
tinental line That will give Clinton
a scare. and turn suspicion away from
us. Grant knows you. I understand.
SO he'll report the affair that way.
You can be of within thirty minutes"
1t was easy to grasp the point of
view. and saw no reason for refusing
assistance. l gave the necessary or
ders, standing under the torchlight in
full view. and waited while squad
of partisans rounded up the disarmed
prisoners. and guarded them down the
slope to the edge Of the stream.
Teams were doubled up. and several
OF the heavy wagons rumbled away
into the darkness. Two, too badly In.
jured to be repaired, were fired where
they lay, the bright flames lighting
up the high banks on either side the
road found big black horse. with
British arms on the bride. and a pair
Of loaded pistols In the holsters, a
f1ne-looking animal. and came back
into the fire glow, determined to lose
no more time. Duval had disappear
ed. but. as stood there looking about
for him to say goodbye. young
country fellow came up hurriedly
from out the darkenss
You're wanted down thar" he said.
with the Jerk of thumb over his
shoulder. THE Tory officer wants
to see ye."
What officer? Captain Grant?"
Il reckon that's the one" indiffer-
emily: anyhow I was told to fetch ye
down thar. Bannister sent me-"
went as he directed down the
rutty road. my newly appropriated
horse trailing along behind Grant
was pacing back and forth restlessly.
but, as soon as appeared within the
fire radius. he came toward me.
Can 1 see you alone?" he asked
brusquely.
"If there is any reason for privacy,
certainly" l answered in surprise.
What do you wish to say?"
This is a matter strictly between
u.s." evasively. 81 prefer not to dis
cuss 1t publicly here"
I had a suspicioe OF treachery. yet
was not willing to exhibit any reluc-
tance. ~
Very good Bannister." to the par
tisan in charge. Il want a word with
Captain Grant, and will be responsible
for his safe RETURN
The man looked after us doubtful
ly. yet permitted us to pass beyond
the guard lines. There was a stump
beside the ford, barely within the flick
er of the distant fire. and there | stop
ped. leaning against my horse. and
turned SO as to look into the mans
| face
We'll. Grant" I said. rather sternly.
I'VE are alone now: what is it?"
He cleared his throat. evidently
uncertain how best to express himself
why did you ask SO many ques-
tions about Delavan's lieutenant" he
| began sullenly. What were you try.
ing to find out?"
The Springfield herald., 1912-11-01
Little Telephone Conversation Between
Husband and Wife That Hits Off
fiodern Conditions.

Mr.. Jones (at the telephone)-
is that you, dear?
Mrs. Jones lat the other end)-Yes.
Edward.
Mr.. Jones-T won't be home for din
ner tonight and probably not until
very late afterward. Don't sit up for
me.
Mrs. Jones-What is 1t. lodge night
or work at the office?
Mr.. Jones-Neither. Collins and the
gang want me to stay here at the club
for dinner and there's to be a little
game In the evening. I think l can
bring home few dollars to you for
new hat or something.
Mrs. Jones-Oh. very well. But II
you lose. don't you dare say anything
to me about what dropped at bridge
yesterday. And Edward
Mr.. Jones-Yes. dear.
Mrs. Jones-Come home moderately
sober. Stick to beer. The last time
you mixed 'em and you remember-it
took two of your friends and cop to
bring you home. | won't be up when
you come home-don't wake me.
The Springfield herald., 1912-11-01

Certainly | saw him." more deeply
puzzled than before at his insistence.
THAT was what aroused my interest
He seemed such a mere lad as he rode
past. and later heard his voice.
the voice of boy"
Was that all?"
"All! What else could you sup
pose? 1t was dark. only little gleam
of moon revealed outlines. | couldn't
distinguish the face. but when he fall
ed to appear after the fight l remem.
bered him. and was afraid he had
been hurt. Now l want to know
what you mean. Who was the lad?"
He had seated himself on the
stump, and was leaning forward. his
face hidden from the light of the fire.
We'll. go on then" he returned
finally. "If that's all you saw OF him
it's all right
mo. it's not all right" l insisted.
aroused by his peculiar actions. What
is all this mystery about? You told
me you didn't know the man."
81 said hadn't seen him. that we
Joined Delavan after dark" he cor
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rected sharply. But you needn't try
to interview me. Major Lawrence"
stiffening with anger. for haven't
of guerillas."
you requested this interview: how
ever, II you are satisfied l am. and
you can return to your men. Shall
call the guard?"
He hesitated n moment. but what
ever it was which had first inspired
him to question me. was too strong to
be thrown aside.
"Did-did Mistress Mortimer help
you escape from Philadelphia" he
asked bluntly.
That is entirely my affair. Why
don't you ask the lady herself?"
See here. damn you." he burst out.
'I haven't seen the lady. When l got
back to the dining room she was gone.
and then l was ordered out here. But
you knew you were being sought aft
er, and I cannot imagine who else
told you"
You do not exhibit very great
faith in the lady-the daughter OF a
loyalist.'
He drew quick breath, suddenly
aware that he had gone too far.
1T is your sneaking spy methods.
not the girl She is innocent enough.
but suspect you dragged the truth
out of her. Now see here!" and his
voice took on the tone of n bully.
You are in power just now. but yon
won't always be. You can't hold me
prisoner; not with these ragamuftin5.
They'll turn us loose as soon as they
loot those wagons. | know how they
work in the Jerseys. But first in.
tend to tell you something it will be
worth your while to remember. Claire
Mortimer is going to be my w!fe-my
wife, War is one thing. but if you In
terfere in my personal affairs again.
| am going to kill you"
Indeed" smilingly "ls Mistress
Mortimer aware of the honor you are
according herr"
"She Is aware of the engagement
II that is what you mean II has been
understood since our childhood"
tTO BE CONTINUEDD
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ever the British might suspect. they
had no positive proof that he was
openly in arms against them. Duval.
In turn. taking advantage of my pres
ence, had shifted the responsibility to
my shoulders.
But what do you people do with
your prisoners?" l asked
Send 'em to the Continental lines
when we can" he explained. "and II
we can't then turn 'em loose No use
paroling 'em. as they consider us
guerilas. If | was you I'd run 'em
back to the farm house across the
creek. an hold 'em there till we get
rid of this stun. Maybe it'll take
twenty-four hours to hide It all. and
burn the wagons. Then the boys can
turn 'em loose. an there's no harm
done. I'd like to take that fellow
Grant into our lines-he's mean
pillaging devil-but it's too big risk;
Bristol is about the nearest picket
post. and the redcoats have got cav
airy patrols all along in back of the
river"
But cannot wait here" an
The Springfield herald., 1912-11-01
SYNOPSIS.

Major Lawrence. son of Judge Law
Fence of Virginia. whose wife was Lee
Washington. just after the winter at VAL
ley Forge. Disguised in British uni
form Lawrencetarrives within the enemy's
and saves the Lady of the Blended
Rose" from mob. He later meets the girl
at a brilliant ball. Trouble Is started
over waltz. and Lawrence Is urged by
his partner. Mistress Mortimer CThe Lady
OF the Blended Rosel. to make his escape
Lawrence is detected as n spy by Captain
Grant of the British Army. who agrees
to duel The duel is stopped by Grant 5
friends and tho spy makes n dash for
liberty. swimming u river following n mar
row escape. The Major arrives at the
shop of a blacksmith. who Is friendly. and
knows the Lady of the Blended Rose
Captain Grant and rangers search black
smith shop IN vain for the spy. Law
renee Joins the minute men.
The Springfield herald., 1912-11-01
CHAPTER X.


What was the matter with the fel.
low? Could he have sent for me
merely to ask that question. insisting
on privacy? There must surely be
some hidden purpose behind this. Yet
If SO. there was no betrayal in the
mans face. His eyes had an angry
CLEAN in them, and his words were
shot at me in deadly earnest.
THE lieutenant" l repeated. not
prepared for direct reply. why, |
hardly know-curiosity largely"
He stared at me in manifest unbe-
lief.
What do you expect to gain by
lying?" he exclaimed sullenly. You
saw him, no doubt. or you would not
have asked what you did"
The Springfield herald., 1912-11-01
Strenuous Exercise.

They were talking about the value OF
regular physical exercise. and one OF
the group. noticing that Meredith
Nicholson. the author. seemed pretty
flt. asked him what he did to keep in
condition.
who. me?" he exclaimed. why.
don't need any calisthen'cs or things
of that sort. ! live in house on the
sunset side of the street. and get all
the exercise my system needs In build
ing the fire every morning."
THAT doesn't seem to offer much
chance for exercise" remarked a
friend. What kind of fire is It you
build. wood or coal?"
Neither" replied Nicholson. 1--WE
use gas, and / have to scratch a match
every time light the fire."
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rounding faces. 1t was clear that
further resistance was useless. yet
Grant temporized.
Are you in command?"
NO" said Duval; but | represent
the commander"
Il deal with the one responsible In
this affair and demand terms. Who
is your leader?"
Duval smiled. turning his head In
quiringly.
"I don't think you have much
choice" he commented dryly. How
ever. perhaps you are not too proud to
talk to a regular who outranks you
| present Major Lawrence. of the Con
tinental Line"
Surprised as / was by being thus
suddenly thrust forward into supreme
authority, as instantly understood
the purpose, and stepped to the front
Grant stared at my face in the gleam
Of the smoking torch. almost as
though he looked upon a ghost.
''Youi"
Certainly. Captain. 1t Is a pleas
ure to meet with you again. especially
The Springfield herald., 1912-11-01
Picture of Modern Life

It's walls and expelling 1t when the
walls expand through heat. The mos-
ture introduced with the air is deposit
ed in the cavities and may produce
serious damage through rust The
popular notion that oil will protect the
inaccessible parts of unused machin-
cry is held by experts to be incorrect.
since nearly all oils take up about
three per cent of water In solution.
The Springfield herald., 1912-11-01
Sikeston, Mo-
fered everything.

at LQO6e uIIleb, 6ilo bdiu tu6L oukAs w
have an operation. Iwould not listen to
that, and when friend Of my husband
told him about Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound and what it had done
for his wife, I was willing to take It.
Now look the picture of health and feel
like it, too. ! can do my own housework.
hoe my garden, and milk COW. / can
entertain company and enjoy them. /
can visit when choose, and walk as far
as any ordinary woman. any day in the
month. l wish l could talk to every
suffering woman and girl. Mrs. DEMA
BErHuNE, Sikeston, Mo.
Murrayville, Ill.-"I have taken Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
for very bad case Of female trouble
and it made me a well woman. My
health was all broken down, the doctors
said must have an operation, and ! was
ready to go to the hospital, but dreadedit
so that began taking your Compound.
got along so well that gave up the
doctors and was saved from the opera
ton" Mrs. CHARLES MOORE, R. r.
No. 8, Murrayville, Ill
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plc.aphone Not New.

The Gictaphone which as been used
In obtaining evidence in recent years
is not altogether new invention The
expression Walls have ears" origin
ated a long time ago when buildings
were constructed having hidden tubes
In the walls. so that what persons
were saying in one room could be
heard in another.
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"areathlnnr of Machinery.

1t has been pointed out that
piece of machinery. such as an auto
mobile. laid aside after being used is
In danger OF Internal rustins through
a kind of respiration that affec1 cylin-
ders. gear-boxes. utch-chambers. in
terspaces in ball bearings. and so
forth Every inclosed air space. It
appears. "breathes," drawing in air
when fall OF temperature contracts
The Springfield herald., 1912-11-01
Djffident Youth,

Diffident Youth.
Good morning, Mrs. Ales." said a
grocery boy awaiting an order from a
lady in a suburban town.
please call ma Allees," answered
the lady. That's MY name"
But don't know you well enough
10 call you Alice" rejoined the youth.
:onfusedly.