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Eastern Colorado times. (Cheyenne Wells, Colo.) 1912-1913, 1913-05-02
CHAPTER xII.-contlnued


II prefer to rely on my own judg-
ment," he said tartly. From what
thia man reports they are in stronger
force than we are. Besides my in
structions were not to provoke hostil-
tiles"
Wasson grinned, revealing his yel-
low teeth.
"sure not; they are SO damned
peaceable themselves"
Il prefer leaving Captain Maxwell
to deal with the situation" Gaskins
went on pompously, ignoring the
sneer, "as he outranks me, and am
under strict instructions to return at
once to the fort. Two Of our horses
are disabled already, and Smiley Is
too sick to be left alone. I'll not risk
It, WE'LL" he broke of suddenly, and
addressing corporal who had just
ridden up and saluted, have you
buried the bodies?"
Eyes. sir; found these papers on
them"
The lieutenant thrust these into his
Jacket pocket.
Every well, Hough. Form the men
into column. Miss Mcdonald, you
will retain the horse you have, and
1 should be very glad to have you
ride with me. Oh. corporal. was ev-
e1ything in the coach destroyed?
Nothing saved belonging to this
lady?"
"Only the ironwork is left, sir"
$50 thought; exceedingly sorry,
Miss Mcdonald. The ladies' at Dodge
wal fit you out when we get in. l
am bachelor, you know" he added,
gancing aside into her face, "but can
promise every attention"
F5er eyes sought Hamlin where he
stood straight and motionless, re-
seectfully waiting an opportunity to
speak.
isis this what ought to do?"
she questioned, leaning toward him.
q am so confused hardly know what
is best
"Why, of course" broke in the
lieutenant hastily "You may trust
NE to advise"
"But my question was addressed to
Sergeant Hamlin," she interposed,
never glancing aside. "He under
stands the situation better than you" ;"
The sergeant held his hat in his
hand, his eyes meeting her own frank
ly, but with new light in them. She
had not forgotten now the danger was
over; she meant him to realize her
friendship.
1T seems to me the only safe
course for you to take, Miss McDon-
ala," he said slowly, endeavoring to
keep the note of triumph out of his
voice. "Your father is perfectly safe,
and will join you within a few days.
would not dare attempt your protec-
ton farther west"
you are not going with us then?"
she questioned in surprise.
Not If Lieutenant Qaskins will
furnish me with horse and rifle.
must report at Union, and, on the
way, tell your father where you are"
"But the danger! oh, you mustn't
attempt such ride alone!"
THAT is nothing; the valley is
swept clean, and shall do most of
my riding at night. Any plainsman
could do the trick-hey, Sam?"
Wasson nodded, chewing solemnly
on the tobacco in hi. cheek.
Hell make the trip all right. miss"
he drawled 1azily. "Wish l was grim
iong. I'm sure tired O. this sorter.
scoutin', am. Down below the
Cimarron is the only place yell have
Ter watch out close, Brick Them
Comanches an Apaches are the worst
Eastern Colorado times. (Cheyenne Wells, Colo.) 1912-1913, 1913-05-02

Hamlin never moved, or took his eyes
from her until they disappeared over
the ridge. Just as they dipped down
out of sight she turned and waved
one hand. Then the mans gaze swept
over the debris of the burned stage,
and the two mounds of earth. Even
these mute evidences Of tragedy
scarcely sufficed to make him realize
all that had occurred in this lonely
spot. He could not seem to separate
his thought from the cavalcade which
had just departed, leaving behind the
memory of that farewell wave Of the
hand. To him it marked the end of
a dream, the return to a life distaste-
full and lonely.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-13
EVERY DAY SOLDIERS.

There is no real pleasure in life un-
less we are enlisted as soldiers in the
army which faces evil end supports
righteousness. It is as glorious to
contend for right now as 1t was in '61
The faith has been strong in past
ages that if men were given liberty
they would seek righteousness. This
is true only of the few: liberty with
the many seems to mean license to
follow selfish ideals. The result is the
same today as it always has been. The
grandest army that ever marched, had
it's camp followers-men who sold
shoddy clothing to the government at
big prices to be worn by men who
were giving their lives to save their
country-men who came out Of the
brush in the rear after every conflict
to rob the dead on the battlefield.
These fellows are still with us. Now
that liberty has been won, now that
the country is free ana man may pur-
sue such ideals az he chooses. the
camp. follower is busy. OF such is the
white slaver-the man who traffics in
the vice Of men and the virtue Of
women The guns of the men who
would be worthy the heritage trans
fefTeti TO liz ny the union army
must be turned on this and kindred
evils. The man who would debase his
. fellows is disloyal to the flag and a
traitor to his country, even more SO
imam was Benedict arnold. Men OF
this character should be made. TO en-
list in righteous causes or be shot on
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-13
Daddy sBedtirne
~ When Bonnie
OtOV Fi.. Fed
I. The Gobbler.

visit school
to
- a I'm Il
pigs hckens and
gobber around
look 10 whole
a a
had other farms and he knew all about ps
morning be had his breakfast big airy ~
he sal
please out and feed the chickies Aunt Emmar
which
but n the
some
busyea
basket Benni had a.
mostrs ached the gate
big bird sked Of and seeing the
rushing
frightened
back and Be chased Of the haEnyard!
tits sbout him ssA%SsEs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-13
Topics of the Times
Any way building Y. NJ. c. AS is a
finer recreation than politics.

Any way building Y. NJ. Z. "A. S is
finer recreation than politics.
The Shenandoah World. whose editor
was in congress. says lobbying has be-
come a profession in Washington and
a mighty lucrative one. Is Billy look
ing for another trip to Washington
and thrifty considering the expense
account?
If this sort of thing keeps up Amer
lea will have a fine collection OF polo
balls and other English trophies
wherewith to surround that yacht cup.
In Washington the idea is to revise
the tariff up but during the present
week at home the revision is all up
ward.
She latter the quarreD-"Leave my
presence"
He (confused) "Why-er-you've
got them all.''-Judge.
Parson-"Do you know where little
boys go to when they smoke?'
Boy-'Yes: up the a1ley."-Cleveland
Leader.
Rose-"He said he would kiss me or
die in the attempt"
Marie-"Well?"
Rose-"He has no life insurance, and
pitied his poor old mother."-Ohio
State sun Dial.
II feel that I have an important
message for the world" declared the
young man.
Send it collect" advised the prac-
teal friend.-Buffalo Express.
The cynical person was standing in
front of part of an exhibition Of To-
cal art talent labeled Art Objects.
Well suppose Art does object, and
can't blame her, but there doesn't
seem to be any help for it, he finally
said-Chicago Inter-Ocean.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-13
Circus Time Has Come Again.
fCar,~t;.o S,sonno Noritnp


Up and down and all the way across
the country the annual adnonitton to
the American people to practice self
restraint by patiently awaiting the
coming OF the big show 10 beginning 70
appear in twelve inch letters. The car
avans are out Of their winter quarters,
the elephant is once more in the hands
Of his best friend, the small boy; what
the ringmaster likes to call the main
pavilion IL rising ON vacant and con-
venient ground surrounded by its sat
elites. the side shows: soon the sea
son OF 1913 will be in full swtng, the
procession will pass again thru All the
principal streets Of all the available
communities in the land, the knights
and ladies will again ride their, richly
caparisoned steeds. the animals from
the wiids Of Africa and the jungles OF
India VII. once more Ill the thorough
fares with strange noises that even the
music of the ragtime band in the Louis
XVI chariot can not drown. and be-
fore the pageant re-snters the tent fol
the xrand enseinn;o tssv asssS!:!!ttsesee e!
will be thronged.
The town has, been. turning out y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-13
WHERE DOES he pLAy.7

No young man goes wrong during
working hours. The danger comes
during his hours Of recreation.
The boy doesn', go wrong in school.
He learns and develops most of his
deviltry on the street. He doesn't get
into trouble moving the lawn or work
ing in the garden. Il is when he goes
out to have fun that the boy is in
danger.
And that is just as true OF those
boys Of larger growth-men.
Neither boys nor men can do with
out recreation. Nobody works all the
time. thar is nobody OF normal makeup
and ordinary common sense and hu-
manity.
Isn't the place where boy has fun
and recreation one of the most i'm
portant considerations in family and
community life?
Isn't an adequate Y. NJ. G. A build
ing as necessary in one way as the
school, the work about home, and the
youths:
Isn't it part Of the responsibility OF
the town to build it?
Isn't it fine investment for the
town that does build 1t?
When the man who employs. when
the teacher who teaches youth, when
all those who are interested socially
and commercially in the growing gen.
Grafton gree that a good Y. NJ. c. A.
building is needed and that it is an
anchor to better living, greater COM
Hcercial and industrial efficiency and
are willing to pay in on such an in
vestment isn't it time for all Of US tc
dig according to our means?
The place where a boy plays is as
important to him and to his family and
to the community as his home. Boys
don't go wrong at home They need
the help when they are outside the
house. Let's give it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-13
The Butcher.
[Leslie's Weekly.1


A good word for the butcher! He
needs it. Perhaps he deserves 1t.
Nobody seems to like the occupation
of tho man with the bloody knife. The
vegetarian despises him. Children fear
him. Women wtach him WELD the
cleaver and hold their breath.
Men facing the butcher at the block
regard him with the kind of pity they
feel for an executioner.
Somebody must do the butchers
work. But is 1t such bad job after
all: The butcher Of the market stall
does not kill the cattle whose steaks
he sells. He does not wiring the necks
of the chickens or behead the turkeys.
Somebody else does that.
The butcher of the market Is not the
brute his common name implies. Csu-
ally he is kind hearted. good natured.
round faced son of toll giving good.
honest weight, serving cut oftimes
to a customer whom he knows can not
or will not pay, donating many soup
piece to a poor and deserving family
and always sparing bone for stray
dog or cat.
The butcher is tidy and an orderly
person. His well kept meat market has
no sinister aspect. The aroma OF the
sawdust on the floor lends the fresh
ness OF the woods to the place. The
regular rows Of clean dressed poultry
hanging behind the butcher and the
substantial joints lying before him
ready for the knife and saw are 30
fresh and appetizing that II you like
the flavor of good table. they give
you a consuming appetite for savory
fricassee, a Juicy roast, a well Drowned
chop or tender steak.
Give the butcher the glad hand
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this manner on circus days for senef=
ations. and with no apparent diminu-
ton of interest in everything apper-
tanning to the gorgeous spectacle and
instructive entertainment referred to
by the rosters. 1t knows long in adj
vance OF the coming of the circus just
what ii is going to see and just VIVA:
It is going to hear, but that does not
in fine least detraet from its enjoyment
either in anticipation or participation
There will be the same ironing table
performance on the bareback horses
the same paper hoops. the same tassel-
ed ropes. the same trapeze perform
ance, the same tumbling, barrel-toss-
ing. Juggling, the same crack OF the
ringmasters whip. the same antics OF
the clown, the jokes their ancestors
heard. But these are things that never
grow old.
Students of human nature have tried
for years, and in vain. to discover why
men. women and children never tire OF
going to the circus. A million theories.
perhaps, II all were counted, have been
advanced in explanation OF IT, but not
one Of them has been satisfactory.
They are even less satisfactory than
the excuses grown people offer for be-
ing at the circus. These latter. OF
course, all resolve themselves into the
pretense of going to please the chill
drcn. AS to the children. they offer no
excuse, and their happiness while the
show is on is their complete 1ustitca-
ton. What is the attraction? Nobody
knows, but the general belief Is thas
II Is tho sawdust. This is supported Dy
the fact that from time immemorial
sawdust has been identified with the
circus. A circus without sawdust Is
not conceivable. Take the sawdust
away from the circus and 1t is nc
longer sircus, even tho it may be ever
SO rich in spansles.
1t is useless to speculate about 1t. AL
that is really settled is that the circus
has a hold on the people that nothing
| seems to be able to loosen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-13
HOW the GAME STANDS.

One Of the great points of football
and baseball is this: Boys try them
selves out against each other They
cultivate muscle and courage and they
learn team work. The best team work
wins. The team that plays together
wins When every man on it has
learned his place and fills it that team
il almost unbeatable. And there is an
other great thing in the games, the
JOY Of matching strength and wisdom
and skill against difficulties. That is
one OF the big things in any game.
When men play the games of COM
merce and industry this is one OF the
big things in these games.
1t is so in every town. Nothing can
stop city where the men have the
strength and skill and willingness to
play the game and have learned team
work. Size up the good towns. 1t is
teamwork. Given the raw material that
is present in every town. the successful
men, those who are playing we'll in
dividually and weld them into a team
and nothing short of an earthquake
can stop that town. 1t is there with
the goods.
We are getting an illustration of real
teamwo ok in Marshalltown this week.
The game is par. It is inside ball we
are playing heady work. good eye, line
hitting, a solid infield. And the score
in the fifth inning is 10 to in favor Of
MarShalltown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-13
IAE MEASURE OF A Town.

Suppose you went into a town and
found street car lines being extended
in three directions, saw new street cars
on the tracks, noticed new house
finished or in process Of erection on
nearly every block, saw new business
blocks that had been erected within
lev months, CIV the clcck on the
court house lawn which marked about
$4,000 raised in two days for a public
fbenefaction, saw every class and al
most every interest in the city hustiinS
for common purpose. heard men say
that a new 100000 building was to
stand here next year and new hos
pital there, saw the streets full of au
tomobiles from smaller towns and the
countryside, noticed in the evening pa
per that sums OF $4,000, $4,000 and the
like were coming from the citizens of
the town as . gift to the public well
fare, II you happened into any town
IN the United States and found such a
condition Of affairs you'd say it was
some town. wouldn't you?
Suppose that town had about 1t the
finest farming country on the face OF
the green earth and these farmers
were making gifts Of such proportions
As $500 to Institutions in the city from
, desire to do something for boys and
other men. you'd say that was some
farming country and that they are
some farmers, wouldn't you?
Now honestly wouldn't you 90 away
1foR that town wishing you lived there
Anong such men as these who turn
1t0a private gain to labor and sacri-
- for the public welfare? Wouldn',
you wish that your town had such a
] 4axming community standing hand in
MAooA with it? Wouldn't the united
spirit and splendid unselfishness OF
! tlsst town send you away saying:
There are no impossibilities OF growth
As.A nxeeneritv and high citizenship in
the future Of that city?'
N4a stranger came into MARSHALL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-13

town this week. what would he cay ?
This u what he did say yesterday:
You've q grea, town here. I've heard
more high class booster talk here In
Ave hours than I've heard before In
six months between Chicago and
Frisco. have thought dozen times
within tho past two hours that I'd like
to live in Marshalltown."
MarshaIltown. having found herself.
will find others seeking her. Writ Nc
Crary has 1t right, THE best town to
live in Is the best town." Marshall
town has been a good town to live and
prosper in. Blu, she has come to a
higher estate. Now that she has found
herself there Is nothing she can not do
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-13
1pTs TAKE THIS DARE"

1t was happy thought that led Mr..
WEIGH to secure letters from eastern
Iowa daicymcn regarding their ex-
perience in cow-testing associations.
The letter from Mr.. Peterson Of
Cedar Falls, published last week, was
notable not only for the facts it con-
tanned but for it's enthusiasm. Dir.
Peterson was really eloquent in his
description of the benefits to be de-
rived from cow testing and social,
neighborhood associations among
farmers.
Two other letters, one from Man
chester and one from Shell Rock, are
pritned this week. The letter from
Mr.. Myers is especially noteworthy.
A remarkable feature of these letters
is their good English. Mr.. Peterson,
judging from his name. is Of foreign
extraction, yet he writes better English
than do 80 out Of every 100 native AM
orleans. The editor has seldom pre-
pared for publication letters from any
source with SO few errors Of grammar
The writer Of these lines pretends to
no knowledge Of farming worth re-
an intelligent interest In the dairy bus
inees neighboring Algona during the
last three years. however. he confesses
his inability to see why the letters
which Mr.. WEIGH is printing for east
ern Iowa farmers do not furnish con-
elusive argument for the establishment
OF cow testing associations in this vi
city.
| With the indisputabIe facts contain
ed in these letters before them. will
the dairy, farmers tributary to Algona
take the dare" which Mr.. Peterson
threw down to them to organize them
| selves into testing associations
and run q friendly race" against like
organisations in his neighborhood tic
see y J. sc &c. the ::.es. Fey he geee
OF the farmers socially and ec0nomi-
cal!y r.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-13
Iona Newspapers
ONE SIDED LOBBYING.
CHarptop Chronicle.

President Wilson made things hum
at Washington one day last week by
charging that lobbyists were at work
to defeat the proposed democratic
tariff bill. The president said some
thing about the people ought to be rep
resented by lobby. That's the case
exactly. The Chronicle made this state
ment in regard to the Iowa legislature
last winter, when there were lobbyists
there representing every corporation in
the state from the railroads and brew
cries down, but not sinner was there
to represent the people.
One Of the Iowa papers called atten-
ton to the Chronicle article and asked,
has it come to this. when the people
should be represented by . lobby" 1t
certainly has, and not only has come
to this" but has "been" there for q
good many years. The members OF the
legislature are not to blame TO any
great extent. Paid lobbyists are there
to present tho side Of the corporation.
and the legislator, trying to do the
right and honest thing, is often de-
ceived into voting for the wrong thing
simply because ne fails to see the joker
in the other fellows argument. We be-
lieve lobbying y al right. but not II
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-13
Recalling Deliver.
kansas City Star.l

However interesting may be the
tariff debate in the senate in the weeks
ahead. ii is bound to fall short OF the
interest Of the debate four years ago.
Dolliver. of Iowa, is not there, with his
fine presence, his pretty wit, his quick
repartee. to enliven the discussion.
The debates that Dolliver took part
in were events. The senate galleries
filled for them For in absolute COM
mand OF himself in a running fire OF
questions the senator from Iowa was
unmatched. There were others who
could make more elegant set speech.
There was no one who could meet him
on even terms in debate
When he was discussing the duties
on citrus fruits. Senator Flint. Of Cali
fornia, reminded him that he had made
a speech on the subject to the Califor-
mia lemon growers that was "enthus-
iastically receivtdH' 5
That was. owing TO the favorable
Introduction l had from the senate.
, who has just taken his seat Dolliver
responded. r.
He was having a colloquy with Sena :
tor Warren. of Wyoming, when Sena-
tor Smoot interrupted and the pres!d-
ing officer asked IL he would yield. Il
do not care to take more than one
into the class" he retorted with beau
tiful condescensioH.
Nobody knows better than l, said
Senator Warren, the interest of the
senator from Iowa'is the farmer. He
is a farmer. SO am l. We are both
farmers
The senator from Wyoming" said
"a 90
shepherd since Abraham"
Warren protested that he did not
own a single sheep He might own
stock in livestock company, he said
but he certainly owned no livestock.
Then" said Dolliver, Il have been de-
ceived. When the senator took me
over that territory he had all the airs
of ownership. and afforded all those
delicate Inequalities that could nor
have arisen in the heart of a mere
renter. He not only exhibited to me
! those pastures and those flocks. but he
| confided to me much fine philosophy OF
life both Of men and sheep"
| Senator Depew interrupted him
Does the senator yield?" asked the
presiding officer. with q de!igh:
have not experienced in years." re-
turned Deliver bowling. Whereupon
| Depew set TO lecturing him about go
| ing back on the fine protectionis'
+! speeches he has made in New York
state with Depew in the campaign OF
| 1896. Would he pass a blue pencil
| thru those speeches?" the New York
senator inquired dramatically.
when I spoke with the senator
replied Dolliver, II was reported IL
very brief fashion, to the effect, Mr.
Dolliver,' or Mr. Dolliver. also spoke.
| 1 would be glad II I could get q blue
pencil thru that some time
| These excerpts give small idea Of his
grace Of manner, his courtliness. his
complete ease and self possession. Be-
fore the debate had progressed ia,
senators in opposition were careful
how they interrupted Doiliver. A tar
III discussion usually Is a pretty drear,
thing. With the Iowa senator taking
part, 1t became delight.