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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-08-29

Has he weakened himself much?"
inquired the foreman.
Undoubtedly, but"
"What?"
IF we only had some ice"
I'VE got ice; plenty of it. We got
load from the railroad yesterday"
Then our only chance to save him
is to fill the barrel quickly. We must
freeze him, and freeze him we'll, be-
fore 1t is too late! BY Jove! I'm glad
l thought of it,"
Slower turned to his men. -Four Of
you-all hustle up a couple hundred
pounds of that ice pronto! Crack It,
an fill the barI." There was a
scramble for the door,
And there's something else, too"
went on Berkeley. Hes being fed
wrong for his last days Of training.
the idea af man eating lamb-chops,
fried eggs oatmeal, and all that debili-
tating stuff! Those girls overload his
stomach. Why, he ought to have
something to make him strong
fierce!"
Name it." said Willie, shortly.
Something like-like-bear meat"
eve amt got no bear" Willie
looked chagrined.
This amt their habitat" added
Slower alphabetically.
well, he ought to have meat, and
it ought to be wild-raw, if possible"
Their amt nothin' wilder n long
horn. We can git him steer"
you are sure the meat isn't too
tender?"
ITS tougher n a night in jail"
Good! The rarer it is the better
Some raw eggs and good strong
vegetable"
"Onions?"
Fine! Well save him yeti"
We'll get the grub"
"And he'll eat it," Willie nodded
firmly.
Slower issued another order, this
time to Carara.
you n Cloudy butcher the widest
four-year-old you can find. If you
can't get close enough to rope him.
shoot him, and bring in a hind quar-
ter. It's got to be here in time for
breakfast"
Isl, Senor!" The Mexican picked
up his lariat; the Indian took Win
chester from an upper bunk and filed
it with cartridges.
"Of course, he'll have to eat out
here; they spoil him up at the house"
Sure thing!"
I'D hate to see him lose; it would
be a terrible blow to Miss Blake"
Fresno shook his head doubtfully.
What about us?"
ooh, you can stand it-but she's a
girl All, WE'LL" the speaker sighed,
81 hope nothing occurs between now
and Saturday to prevent his running"
"It won't" Slower grimly assured
the Californian "Nothin' whatever is
goin' to occur"
HE was speaking yesterday about
the possibility Of some business en-
gagement-"
The small man in glasses interrupt
ed. ''Nothin' but death shall take him
from us, Mr.. Fresno"
eff think of anything else" offered
Berkeley, kindly, I'll tell YOU"
1--WE wish you would
Fresno returned to the house, hum
ming cheerily. 1t was still an hour
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CHAPTER XIl.-contInued.

CHAPTER XIl.-Contlnued.
"Strange!" said Willie.
"What?"
"My rest was fitful and disturbed
and peopled by strange fancies a
whole lot. dreamp' he throwed the
race!"
A chorus Of oaths from the hunks
What did you do?" inquired Slower.
Il woke up all of a tremble, with a
gun in each hand"
well, I'm the last person in the
world to be superstitious," Still Bill
observed, "but I've had similar visions
lately"
Maybe it's a omen"
What is om-en?" Carara inquired,
"a om-en," explained Willie, sis a
kind of nut. Sailed om-ens is
served at swell restaurants with the
soup"
In the midst Of it Joy, the cook
appeared in the doorway, and spoke
in his gentle, ingratiating tones:
Morning, gelmum. see i'm
again"
mo savvy who; stlange man! I go
down to spling-house for bucket wa
ter; see i'm Tide way. Velly stlange!"
81 bet it's Gallagher"
"Vat you tank he vants?" queried
Murphy.
He's layin' to get a shot at our
runner" declared Slower, while Mr..
Cloudy, forgetting his Indian reserve,
explained in classic English his own
theory of the nocturnal visits.
do you remember Humpy Joe?
Well, they didn't cripple him, but he
lost. l don't think Gallagher would
injure Mr.. Speed, but-he might
bride him."
"Caramba!" exclaimed the Mexi-
can.
God lmighty!" Willie cried, in
shocked accents.
Il believe you're right, but"-Stover
meditated briefly before announcing
with termination-"weIl do a little
night-ridin ourselves. Willie, you
watch this young Teller daytimes, and
the rest of us'll take turns at night
An don't lose sight Of the fat man
neither-he might carry notes. If you
don't like the looks of things-you
know what cards to draw"
Skies" murmured the near-sightet
cow-man. Don't worry"
"If you see anything suspicious
burn it up. And We'll take shot al
anything we see movin' after 900
p. M"
Then Berkeley Fresno came hur
riedly into the bunk-house with very
CHEEKY "Good-morning! I'm glad
found you up and doing" he sait
blithely. 81 thought of something IL
my Sleep" 1t was evident that tn,
speaker had been in more than ordi
nary haste to make his discover,
known, for underneath his coat h,
still wore his pajama shirt, and hi
hair was unbrushed.
What is it?"
Your man Speed isn't taking car,
of himself"
What did tell your? said Will.
to his companions.
ut seems to me that In justice {,
you boys he shouldn't act this way,
Fresno ran on. Nov, for instance
the water in his shower-bath is tepid
There was an instant's silence be
fore Slower inquired, with ominous re
straint:
Who's been monkeying with it,"
tits warm!"
"Oh!" 1t was a sigh of relief.
"A man can't get In shape takin,
warm shower-baths. Warm waite
weakens person"
"Mebbe you-all will listen to m
next time!" again cried Willie, trium
phantly. 81 said at the start that
bath never helped nobody. Whel
they're hot they saps mans courage
and when they're cold they"
mo, no! You don't understand
For an athlete the bath ought to b
cold-the colder the better. IT'S tn
shock that hardens a fellow"
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Four Cowboys Were Staggering Be-
meath Dripping Gunny-Sacks.

manded the chaperon, still suspicious
ly.
"Dearie"
Don't you know any other song?"
"Oh, yes, but they are all sad"
I'm getting trifie tired Of
'Dearie,' let's have one of the others"
Mrs. Keap turned her eyes anxiously
toward the training-quarters, and it
was patent that she had not counted
upon this encounter. Noting her lack
of ease, Fresno said hopefully:
eff you are going for walk, I'll
sing for you at some other time"
"Is Mr.. Speed up YETI"
Cup and gone. He'll be back SOON"
Then Mrs. Keap sank into the ham.
mock, and with something like resig-
nation, said:
Proceed with the song"
CTO BE CONTINUED)
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until his breakfast-time, but he had
accomplished much. In the midst Of
his meditation he came upon Miss
Blake emerging upon the rear porch.
"Good-morning!" he cried. She
started tribe guilty. What are
you doing at this hour?"
ooh, just love the morning air."
she answered.
Same here! Honesty goes to bed
early, and industry rises betimes.
That's mel"
Then you have been working?"
Fresno nodded. He was looking at
four cowboys who were entering the
gymnasium. staggering beneath drip
ping gunny-sacks. Then he turned his
gaze searchingly upon the girl.
Were you looking for speedf" he
asked accuslngly.
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now. i was very
young when my first
baby was born and
health was very
bad after that. I
was not regular and
I had pains in my
back and W as SO
poorly that 1 could
hardly take care Of
my two children. I
doctored with sew
eral doctors but got
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-08-29
Hanu the Expense.

"Is your new beau good to you,
Mame?"
Good to me? l should say he is.
He picks out the ten-cent movies to
take me to-"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-08-29

WHY NOT LOOK AS YOUNG as you feel
and enjoy life more? Wrinkles and crows
feet make you look old and ugly; they are
a menace to your position and social pres
Age; get rid of them quickly by using Venus
Wrinkle Treatment; 1t will give you com
pex ana MAXI vn,, i LOOT. 10 year. yoanaer
Write for free particulars. CHARLOTTE
BLOCH CO.. 1907 Charlotte St.. Bronx. N. Y.
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Such a Mao.

$50 you think that Butman is selfish
and grasping?'
81 didn't say that"
you said he tries to make every
body's business his own"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-08-29

Believe in the better side of men.
1t is optimism that really saves peo-
Dle.-Ian Maclaren.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-08-29

HINES PU-lR CREAM OF FLOWERS the
best beautiier earth. Beauties the old
and keeps the young beautiful Only 81 post
paid Send money order to Hines Address
HINES AND SON. lie. Upton. OKLA
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-08-29

Isn't it queer how many Of your
friends are broke when you want to
borrow a few dollars?
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Nrs.Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
aeething, softens the gums, reduces inflamma.
Aon allays pain, cures wind collie Csc bottle-dy
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-08-29

The bitter things we leave unsaid
will never return to trouble us.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-08-29
More Like an Enemy,

You seem to be in big hurry"
81 am"
"Going to meet friend?"
mo, indeed. I'm going to meet a
note"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-08-29

! Every time girls heart is broken
she saves the pieces.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-08-29
Mother
so POORLY
Could Hardly Care for Chill
dren - Finds Health in
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.

Bovina Center, NY For six years
] have not had as good health as have
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-08-29

% po,vt;c,,I without the aid of high-prced
Dc Dcdutiu vi preparations. We supply complete
secret sample and Instructions for ma ing, &c for
2c Ideal Speciality Co.. Dept Boz 4O7 Ssu Ste Mich
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Get Rich Quick Honestly

RHEUMATISM CURED-French Specialists
Great Discovery. Make 1t yourself Cost 10
small Sell your neighbors this wonderful
Liniment True formula 81. James MaeKay.
Hastings-Lyman Hotel. York Beach. Maine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-08-29

A delicious combination of ginger, aromatics
and French brandy for the relief of cramps,
pains, colds, chs, weakness, nervousness and
insomnia. Look for the Owl Trade Mark on
the wrapper, lest you get a cheap, worthless on
dangerous substitute. Forty years the standard
of purity, favor and strength. Sold by all
druggists and grocers.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-25
Ia rest vehloIe stainte.

A test case under the law provid,
ing that all vehicles shall turn out
when meeting another or oyertaking
one win come up. before the next
term of the grand Jury in Wright
county. L. II. Lesher, who lives
north Of town was driving in bis car
and came up behind Sheldon Sniitn.
Warnings, signals and requests were
given but Smith refused 70 turn out,
stating IL is alleged, that he, had never
yet turned out for an auto and did
not intend TO then. Lesher fled In.
formation against Smith and the case
came up before justice of the peace.
After Listening to the evidence the
justice OF peace decided that the case
was beyond his jurisdiction and Smith
was handed over to the grand jury
who will act upon the case. the out
come of which will be awaited with
interest.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-25
AGE is NO BAR FOR cUFlD
But Love Soon Wsnod for Two Of
Three Couples, Who Sought the
Welded etate.

Baltimore.-Maj. Vincent G. Moore
seventy years old, Confederate veter
an, and his bride, who was Mrs. Mar.
garet West Goodwin, sixty years old
OF Washington. widow Of Capt. w
Percy Goodwin, u S. A., are on their
honeymoon. The bride is descend
ant of Lord de la Ware, Maryland
frs. governor.
Dover, n. H.-Instesd Of being a
bride, Mrs. Helen S. Abbott, seventy
years old, is once more with her chill
dren who had her arrested when she
clipped with Velasco Richmond, forty
two years old.
Courderoy, Wis.-Alfred Reynor
eignty-three years old, a bachelor
married Mrs. c. Craig. seventy five
years old. widow. Mrs. Craig Rey.
nor decided to sue for divorce. She
Will charge cruelty. Reynor, by agree
ment, will rot contest the suit.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-25
BECOMES SOLE OWNER
M. D. Gilchrist Purchases All In
terest in Hardware Co.

Announcement is made elsewhere
In the. Herald OF business change in
one of the Older houses of Oskaloosa
wherein Mr.. NJ. D. Gilchrist, formerly
the head of the M. d. Gilchrist Com
pany," becomes the owner of the en-
tire property. having purchased all
interests formerly held by others.
Mr.. Gilchrist Is one OF the Oldest and
best known of the hardware retailers
of the city. He has been in the har-
ness through an extended term of
service and his acquaintance extends
beyond county limits. Improve
ments and additions to the property
are under consideration and DAVIS"
intends driving the business along
several new avenues In the way of
serving friends and customers. Along
with other good things Of the holiday
season, congratulations are due Mr..
Gilchrist upon coming into complete
possession of a business that was fos-
tered, developed and matured by his
individual effort. May the business
continue to prosper.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-25
CHIP GIVES KLAUS THE K. O.
Pittsbureher Retains Claim TO Middle
weight Championship Title by
Knockout In Fifth Round.

Pittsburgh. Pa. Dec. Bay knock,
ing out Frank Klaus for the second
consecutive time, George Chip retains
his claim as the middleweight cham
pion of the world. The end came in
the fifth round Of what was to have
been a six-round bout, in Duquesne
garden. Klaus went into the ring a
ten to seven favorite in the betting.
Both are local men '
In their previous battle several
months ago Klaus was put away un-
expectedly in the last minute of the
sixth round Fight experts must give
the championship now to Chip, even
though both bouts we're scheduled for
only six rounds. Both knock-outs were
lust as effective as though the fight
had been arranged for longer periods.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-25
ROCHE ESTER.

Floyd Barnes is working in Oska-
looSa at the Bell
Mrs. Julia Adair is canyasSlng for
a vacuum cleaner and silver polish.
Henry Sytsma, of Moravia, visited
his sister, Ida Johnson
The little child of Geo. Kitterman,
has been quite Ill. A doctor from
Pella was called.
Word has been received from the
Harris family that they had arrived
at San Diego, Calf, being eight days
on the road on account of heavy
SHOWS in the west.
Fred Taylor Is at Walton,s helping
with the holiday trade. ..., ..
Charley Oswandle is preparing to
install new modern light system in
his home. %.
Miss Opal HARNESS, of Oskaloosa,
visited the past week with her aunt,
Mrs. Matte McCombs. r..
The friends and neighbors OF
Harry Stemkamp' gave them fare
well party Saturday evening
Ida Johnson was business caller
in Tracy, Saturday. .....
Mrs. Clarence Johnson went to
Centerville for a visit with her moth
err
A Millage. of Lacey, is moving on
the Morgan place for the coming
year.
Miss Rose Norwood is visiting her
brother, Will Norwood.
The Rochester Sunday school will
have their tree and program Christ,
mas night.
Mrs. Taylor and Misses Stella,
Clara and Daisy Church and Mrs,
DeLong were shopping in Oskaloosa
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Pugh we're In
Oskaloosa Monday. ....... .-
Miss Stella Taylor Is home from
Oskaloosa for the holiday vacation.
Dec. "a. Joe.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-25
Fremont a Poultry Market.

Whitmer & Fox ship an immense
amount of poultry from Fremont in
the course of a year, the most of
which is brought in to them. Mrs
T. F. Shultz brought in 1,OO4 pounds
for which she received $10O.4O Mrs.
John Purdin had 152 spring chickens
of the Rhode Island Red variety that
weighed SI9 pounds which netted her
$96.69. But probably the heaviest
spring chickens marketed at Fremont
this season were brought in by H. II.
Humphrey. He had twenty-five that
weighed .157 pounds, an average OF
7 and 1922 pounds each. that brought
him $17.27.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-25

Mr.. Oppenheimer, an alumnus OF
o. H. s.. and a business man OF this
city. told why business man is IN
terested in high school and college
athletics. 1t is recognized by every
business man that the. physical devel-
opment of the body is Just as i'm
portant as spiritual and mental at
tainments. Football develops clear
headedness, quick thinking and act
ing. ana the spirit of sportsmanshlp
and fair play, as we'll as the develop.
ment of the muscles. This spirit OF
true sportsmanship and fair play Is
the spirit which the merchants of to-
day show toward each other.
Mr.. Oppenheimer advised the stu
dents to continue in school until they
graduated, for there is nothing better
than an education and an acquaint-
ance with three hundred young men
and women with whom you will be
associated all your life, ~, 49,.
The High School Song. written, to
the music of the Soldiers Chorus
from Faust, was sung by the High
School Chorus Of mixed voices, ac-
companied by the violins of the or
chestra. q.
Prin. Beltings speech on the origin
of football was very interesting and
was intermingled with 8 strain Of
humor. He likened the trials, con-
fiicts and victories of life to a foot
ball game. Great men, such as
Rameses, Socrates, Aristotle Napo-
leon Bonaparte, Sherman, Grant, and
Washington, having played LIES
game OF football. Mr.. Betting pre-
sented the High school with a picture
of the football squad OF 1913 and II
was his wish that 1t should hang In
the assembly Of the High school as
long as IL should stand, and in case a
new High school was built. the pic
ture would be transferred to II.
I. The orchestra played another Sc.
lection. Royal Emblem" and then
Mr.. Betting presented the blankets
which were bought by the High
school with the exception Of a few
dollars. Those receiving blankets
were: Forest Masters,captain of 1913,
rioyd Larimer. captain for 1914, Otto
Strohmeier, Curtis Oldham, Virgil
BENTON. Merle, Butcher. Ralph Price,
Warren Shoemake, Walter Perry.
Fred Schultz. Harry Graham. Russell
nedge, Harold Phelps and Ira Utter
back.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-25
ROSE HILLS DO|NCS|
ADDED TO MEMBER
SHIP OF CHRISTIAN CHURCH
AS THE RESULT OF MEETINGS
HELD THERE.

Rose Hill, Dec. 24.--D. j. A. Sar-
Wis and wife, of Fremont, called over
to Rose Hill and made visit with
their cousin, Henry Sarvis, who has
been seriously i'll. He Is improving
and the outlook looks bright.
Chris Allender, of Otto, Iowa, visit
ed recently with his friend, John
Hummell.
Willie Lister and wife are visiting
at the parental John Lister home.
After the holidays hey will locate In
Des Moines.
Mrs. Faye Shook, of Marshalltown,
has been the guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Lister.
Mrs. Robert Beach, of Oskaloosa,
visited at the parental John HummeH
home.
Tom Beatty shipped hogs from
here Sunday and Tuesday to Chica-
go, making four loads.
LATE Gamble shipped one car load
of hogs from here Sunday to Chicago
All of his own feeding.
Mrs Ethel Hummell, of Fremont,
visited the past week at Rose Hill
with her brother, John Hummell.
The meeting at the Christian
church closed Tuesday night. Up
Monday evening there had been 40
additions to the church. The meet
ing was. one of the best, and the
greatest interest taken of any one
ever held in the, town.
They are planning for great
Christmas meeting Wednesday even
ing, when all the children will be
made glad with presents for all.
The blacksmiths harvest has COM
meneed nov as. the roads are very
slick. .a
WIN Reed. principal of school at
Redo iii, Colorado, arrived at Rose
Hill Tuesday, and will spend the
holidays with relatives and friends
where he was born and raised. 80,
Miss Marie Beatty's school closed
Tuesday, where she has been teach
ing, at the Ray school in Monroe
township until after the holidays
Mrs. W. w. Horace, of Wood
ward, Iowa, is a visitor at Rose Hill,
with her many friends where the
family formerly lived.
Miss Mayme Slocum, the primary
teacher in the Rose Hill school, Is
spending her vacation in Omaha,
Nebraska, with her sister Mrs. Ar
thur Lemon.
Christian church meeting closed
Sunday evening. $1,150 was raised
to secure Rev. Lockhart for the next
year.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-25

The blankets are maroon, with two
stripes of white about four and six
inches from the edges, and a large
white 20" in the center of the blan-
ket. They are 70 by 80 inches, all
wool, and the finest quality and the
best grade of blanket made by A. G..
Caps, the large manufacturer of In
dian blankets, and who makes blan-
kets for Harvard, Columbia. Univ. Of
Illinois, and other large colleges.
| Three men of the squad. Thomas
Brunker, William Davis and Thomas
Carlin, not having played in quite a
sufficient number OF games, are to re-
, ceive maroon caps with a white 20"
on them, as a reward for their 10y
atty to the squad.
Forest Masters, in behalf of the
football squad of 1913, presented
loving cup, as token of their ap-
probation of the proficient coaching
he has given them this year. The
following was engraved on the cup:
Presented to Coach Betting by o. H.
is. 1913 Squad" The 20. II. S. 1913"
being engraved on the outline OF a
football. .H ....
Curtis Oldham, in behalf OF the
squad of 1913, presented Coach Flow
er with silver mounted hat brush.
On the back of the brush was en-
graevd: Coach Flower, o. Ii. S. Foot
Ball Squad 1918" st q Ht1
Both Supt. Flower and Prin. Belt
ing we're very much pleased and sur
prised. They said that the spirit
back of the tokens is more appreciat.
ed than anything that could be given
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-25
CENSURE LETTER
SENT I'd OFFICERS
Army and Navy Men Reprimand-
ed by the President.
MANY ARE ON THE LIST
Mai. Gen. Blddle, Brig. Gen. Mcintyre
and Rear Admiral Howard Among
Those "calIed Down" for In
cident at Club.

Washington, Dec. 24.-Fourteen let
tiers bearing the official stamp OF the
secretary of war or the secretary OF
the navy we're sent TO as many proml'
nent officials of the army, navy ana
marine corps. Each of these letters
contained copy of President vii.
sons singing reprimand to the din
ner committee" Of the Military Order
OF the Carabao for their silly effer-
vescences of childish wit In connec'
ton with the recent "wallow" of the
organization.
win Hit Official Records.
Accompanying the presidents ON
cial reprimand was short memoran-
dunn from Secretary Garrison or Sec
rotary Daniels reminding the otncer
to whom the letter was addressed that
the Enclosed reprimand has been
placed against him in his official rec
ord. It Is expected the letters will
arrive in good time for the Christmas
stocking of those reprimanded.
" List Of Recipients.
:, The recipients OF the repflmanos
are: '.''.'
Rear Admiral Thomas B. Howard.
U. s. y.
Mai. Gen. William P. Biddle, COM
mandant of the marine corps.
Brig. Gen Frank Mcintyre, chief OF
the bureau of insular affairs.
Col. II. o. s. Heistand, U. s A.
Capt w r. Shoemaker, U. s. N.
Surgeon Frerk Mccullough, U. s. N,
Major Edgar Russell, U. S. A.
Major l.. NJ Fuller, U. S. A., retired
Lieut. Commander F. L, Ridgeley,
u. S. N
= Paymaster Victor z. Jackson. U.
S. n.
Major Francis J, Rooster. U, s. A.
Capt Warren Dean, U. S. A.
Capt Frank T. Hines. u. S. A.
Major G. e. Normyle, U. S. A.
Major Jos. NJ. Heller, q. S. ",
Major Heller, being a volunteer Off.
Ger, no longer In the service. win not
receive the reprimsud, but, according
to Secretary Garrison. IF he feels
sighted We will send him a copy of
the presidents letter to frame as a
of the occasion" ... ..