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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20
Catching Files Paws Well.

Catching flies is affording a Shreve-
port na) man a profitable and indie
pendent living. He sells them to the
city board of health. His name is
Bartsch, and his net revenue from the
fly industry for the first two days of a
recent week was s24.20. When the
health board began offering premiums
for the flies, dead or alive, Bartsch
purchased about 100 traps and placed
them in fiy-ridden sections of the city.
Then he began making inroads on the
health boards exchequer, and so well
did he operate that he bore the market
price down from so cents to 20 cents a
quart, for it is by that measure that
the board purchases. Bartsch is still
working, and he will work as long as
the treasury holds out. He finds fly
catching pays.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20
London and Its Lumber.

London is the most conservative city
in Europe, if not in the world. 1t loves
its lumber. You may still see those
notices attached to lamp posts which
announces Standing for Four Hack
ney Carriages, or whatever the num-
Der may be, though for ten years lin
one case, to my own knowledge for
twenty-fve) no vehicles of any kind
have stood there. Perhaps it is as well
that these relics should remain; they
are a tiny part of our social history.
They will probably remain when we
are flying to dinner or the theater in
omni-aeros. By that time people won't
know what hackney carriage" meant
and there will be discussions in the
Notes and Queries" of the period
For each generation hands down to the
next certain nuts to crack.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20
CHAPTER discontinued.

1t was growing dark when the rat
tie of wheels outside the ranch-house
brought the occupants to the porch in
time to see Niger Mike halt his buck
board and two figures prepare to de-
scend.
IT'S Mr.. Speed" cried Miss Blake.
Then she uttered a scream as the vel
vet darkness was rent by a dozen
tongues of flame, while a shrill yelp-
Ing arose. as Of an Apache war-party.
Its the boys" said Jean. What
on earth has possessed them?"
But Slower had planned no ordinary
reception, and the pandemonium did
not cease until the men had emptied
their weapons.
Then Mr.. J. Wallingford Speed came
stumbling up the steps and into the
arms of his friends, the tails Of his
dust-coat streaming.
Really? This is more than l ex-
pected," he gasped; then turning,
DOTTED his straw hat to the half-re-
vealed figures beyond the light, and
cried, gayly: THANK you, gentlemen!
Thank you for missing mel"
"Yow-ee!" responded the cow
boys.
How do you do, Miss Chapin!"
Speed shook hands with his hostess,
and in the radiance from the open
doorway she saw that his face was
round and boyish, and his smile Pc
culiarly engaging.
She welcomed him appropriately;
then said: This reception is quite as
startling to us as to you. You know,
Mr.. Speed that we have with us a
friend of yours" She slightly drew
Helen forward. "And this is Mrs.
Keap, who is looking after us a bit
while mother is away Roberta, may
I present Mr.. Covingtons friend, and
ask you to be good to him."
Don't forget me-" said Fresno,
pushing into the light.
"Mr Berkeley Fresno, of Leland
Stanford University"
Hello, Frez!" Speed thrust out his
hand warmly. Not so the Californian
He replied with hauteur:
Fresno! F-r-e-s-n-o;" and allowed
the newcomer to grasp limp, moist
hand.
"Ah! Go to the head of the class!
I'm sorry you broke your wrist, how
ever. " The eastern lad spoke light
iy, and gave the palm hearty sqeeze.
then turned to Jean.
81 dare say you are all disappointed
Miss Chaplin, that Culver didn't come
with me, but he'll be along in a day
or so. l simply couldn't wait"
81 did think when you drove up that
might be Mr. Covington with you"
Miss Chaplin remarked, wistfully.
ooh no, that's my man." Speed
glanced around him. And, blythe
way, where is he?"
The sound of angry voices came
through the gloom, then out into the
light came Still Bill Slower, Willie,
and Carara, dragging between them a
globular person who was rebelling
loudly. r
Slower, what is this?" questioned
Miss Chaplin, stepping to the edge of
the veranda.
a. This gent stampedes in the midst
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20

his left, tapped the floor with his toe.
you were a trainer at Yale when
Jack was there?"
That's me-" Mr.. Glass wheezed.
I'm there with the big rub, too. Wal
ly said he was going to train during
vacation, so he staked me to trip
out here, and l came along to look
after him"
Come into the house." said Jean.
"Stover will see to your baggage"
AS they entered. Mr.. Berkeley Fres-
no saw the late arrival bend over
Helen Blake, and heard him murmur:
"The same unforgettable eyes of
Italian blue"
And Mr.. Fresno decided to dislike
Wally Speed, even If it required an
effort.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20

reaches mans real-estate the Injun
agent ropes, throws, and hog-ties him,
then sends him east to be cultivated
He spends four years kickin' foot
ball" Speed interrupted, with an
exclamation Of genuine interest.
ooh, it's true as gospel" the fore.
man averred. when he goes lame
in his off leg they ship him back, and
in spite of them handicaps he has be.
come one rustlin' savage at a round.
up"
What college did you attend?" in.
quired Speed, politely The question
fell upon unresponsive ears.
"He don talk none" Slower explain.
ed. Conversation, which l esteem as
gift devine, is lost art with him
| reckon he don't average a word a
week What language he did know he
has forgot, and what he amt forgot
he distrusts."
Turning to the near-sighted man
who had been staring at the college
youth meanwhile, the spokesman
took a deep breath and said simply
yet proudly, as if describing the piece
de resistance of this exhibition:
"The four-eyed gent is Willie, plain
Willie, born range rider, and the
Abest hip shot this side of the Santa Re
n0il"
(To BE CONTINUED
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20

Pad the ironing board with thick
quilt or old blanket, then lay the
board on the table and cut piece of
heavy muslin SO it will fit the board
loosely. Seam it up, leaving the slip
open at each end Make two of these
slips and change them frequently,
says Mothers Magazine. Thus the
ironing board is always clean, and the
padding will not have to be changed
for months.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20
BOILED EGGS BETRAY THEM
Nationality Of Diners Is Shown In
Their Various Methods Of
Eating.

Sherlock Holmes might have figured
this out, but he did not!
The average Englishman will al
ways demand his egg boiled just
three minutes, then he places it in an
egg cup. just large enough to have
the egg fit it, taps the top of the
shell, and removes the broken shell
with his fingers. The egg is eaten a
spoonful at a time.
A Frenchman, much like the Eng
lshman, likes his eggs of three min
utes, exactly. He then "peels" them,
places them in a glass, stirs and
mixes we'll together with salt, pepper
and butter. He makes a practice of
dipping bread into the mixture, and
eating it along with the eggs.
A Spaniard wouldn't think of letting
his egg boil more than one minute.
He then breaks it, and let's the con-
tents run into glass, and consumes
it as if he were drinking a glass of
wine.
An egg is only fit in an Italians
WITCH IL hdo DSCll PlaSCN
in cold water, and removed just as
the water begins to boil He then
breaks it, pours it on plate, and
proceeds to sop it with bread.
The German, like the Italian, de-
mands his eggs as near the liquid
state as possible. He breaks his eggs
In an unsightly cup, and scoops the
liquid out as il it were soup.
The American is about the only one
who prefers his eggs boiled hard.
When they are served up to him, he
knifes them in half, removes the con-
tents into a glass, after which he
adds a plentiful supply of pepper, but
ter and salt. He then hinges t.
eggs fine, mixing them ~
spices, and eats them
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20
Meteorite Falls Near Woman.

meteorite weighing 81 pounds was
recently the subject Of discussion in
chemical circles in johannesburg,
South Africa. The stone fell in Zulu
land few months ago, and was not
only noticed by an eye witness some
Is miles away, but fell within a few
feet of native woman, who gave
information which led to it's discov-
cry. The meteorite cannot so far be
broken. 1t is known, however, to
contain platinum.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20
Aeoula on Weigh

There is onlS GslQg'oA wa regulate
body weight, and that 3 BY the nat
ural method-by diet, exercise, bath
ing, etc.-by alimentation and elimina-
ton. The nostrums advertised to take
off flesh without change of diet are all
dangerous. Be sure Of that, and avoid
them. The same diet that will put
flesh on a thin man will take flesh off
fat one. In other words, a natural
diet produces a natural condition Of
the body.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20

A broken heart, caused by violent
beating due to sudden emotion, was
said by doctor to be responsible for
the death of Alexander Burmese, six
ty-four, master tailor, at a London
inquest. Burmese fell and died during
an alteration with foreman cutter
as to the ownership of certain articles
which he was about to remove from
his former premises to new ones. a<r
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20

- have arranged little plan where
by you can do something TO provo
your proves. and still not interfere
with Mr.. Covington in the least"
Speed cleared his throat nervously.
Tell me-" he said. what II is"
And Miss Blake told him the story
OF the shocking treachery of Humpy
joe together with the miserable I'M
doing OF the Flying Heart. why.
those poor fellows are broken-heart-
ed" she concluded. "Their despair
over losing that talking-machine
would be If 1t were not so tragic.
told them you would win it back for
them. And you will, won't you?
Please!"
an take ten chances" he said.
where does the rattle come off?"
"Oh, 1t isn't rattle. it's a foot-race.
You must run with that Centipede
cook"
81! Run a race!" exclaimed the
! young college man, aghast.
Yes, I've promised that you would.
You see, this isn't like a college event,
and Culver isn't here yet"
But he'll be here in a day or So"
Speed felt as If a very large man were
choking him; he decided his collar
was too tight.
"Oh, I've talked Il all over with
Jean. She doesn't want Culver to
run, anyhow"
why not?" inquired he, suspicious
ly.
~ don't know, I'm sure"
"If Miss Chaplin doesn't want Culver
to run, you surely wouldn't want me
to-"
mot at all. If Mr.. Covington knew
the facts Of the case, he would be
only too happy to do it. And, you
see, you know the facts"
Speed was about to shape gracious
but firm refusal of the proffered honor
when Still Bill Slower appeared at the
steps, dotted his faded Stetson. and
bowed Imply.
"Mornin', Miss Blake" To the rear
Speed saw three other men-an In
dian, tall, swart, and saturnine, who
walked with limp; picturesque
Mexican with a spangled hat and sill
yer spurs, evidently the captor Of
Lawrence Glass on the evening previ-
Gus; and an understood little man
with thick-rimmed spectacles and a
heavy-hanging holster from which
peeped gunbutt. All we're smiling
pleasantly, and seemed a bit abashed.
Good morning, Mr.. Slower" said
Helen, pleasantly. This is Mr.. Speed,
of whom I spoke to you yesterday.
Slower bowed again and mumbled
something about the honor of this
meeting, and Miss Blake cast her
eyes over the other members of the
group, saying, graciously: I'm afraid
can't introduce your friends;
haven't met them"
The loquacious foreman came
promptly to the rescue, rejoicing in an
opportunity Of displaying his oratori'
cal gifts.
Then I'll make you acquainted
with the best brandin' outfit in these
parts. he waved a long, pony arm
at the Mexican, who flashed his white
teeth. "This Greaser is Aurelio Maria
Carara. Need l say he's Mex, and a
premier roper" Carara bowed, and
swept the ground with his high-peaked
head-piece. 1.-THE Maduro gent yonder
is Mr.. Cloudy. His mother being a
Navajo squaw, named him accordin' to
the rights and customs of her tribe
selecting the title of Cloudy-but-the
Sun-Shines, which same has proved a
misnomer, him bein' pessimist fol
fair"
Miss Blake and her companion smil
ed and nodded, at which Slower, en-
couraged beyond measure, elaborated
Hes had hist'ry, too. When he
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20
SYNOPSIS.

Cowboys of the Flying Heart ranch are
heartbroken over the loss of their much
priced monograph by the defeat of their
champion in a foot-race with the cook of
the Centipede ranch. A house party is
on at the Flying Heart. j. Wallingford
Speed cheer leader at Yale, and Culver
Covington. intercollegiate champion run
ner, are expected Helen Blake, Speeds
pf the monograph She suggests to Jean
Chaplin, sister of the owner of the ranch,
that she induce Covington, her lover, to
win back the monograph. Helen declares
The cowboys are hilarious over the pros
meet
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20

A newly rich woman, who was anx-
isus to make a favorable impression
in her neighborhood. decided to show
her collection of antiques to the bish-
op when he called The time came,
and one by one she displayed the
whole collection, giving him the his
tory of each piece. There" she said,
pointing impressively to an old yellow
teapot, that teapot was used in the
Boston tea party
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20

Southampton, Eng, has records
showing that one of the local bowling
green's was in existence in 1899.
Many interesting customs are asso-
ciated with the game on this historic
green. Every summer fire jack
competition is held, and an order of
knighthood is conferred on the win
ner, who kneels in the center of the
green while the other players gather
round him and the master touches
him with a sword and dubs him sir"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20

IN
-. house, and the conversation
had been largely Of athletics, but this,
judging from the rapt expression of
the girl, was subject of surprising
interest Speed, quick to take a cue,
plunged on.
81 would have made the Varsity
basketball team myself if I hadn't
been so tiny" said Helen. 81 have
always wanted to be tall, like Ro-
beTta."
81 shouldn't care for that" said the
young man.
"You know she was a wonderful
player?"
$50 I've heard"
do you know" unused Helen, 81
have never forgotten what you told
me that first day we met. About your
friendship for Mr. Covington. think
it is very unselfish OF you"
ooh, | wouldn't say that" ventured
the young man, vainly racking his
brain Nobody could help liking Gull
YER"
yes; but how many men would
step aside and let their best friend win
prize after prize and never undertake
to compete against him."
Speed blushed family, as any mod
est man might have done.
Did I tell you that?" he inquired.
Indeed you did"
Then please don't speak of it to a
mortal soul must have said great
deal that first day but"
"But have spoken of it, and said
l thought it was fine of you"
You have spoken of it?"
Eyes; | told Jean"
The Yale man undertook to change
the conversation abruptly, but Miss
Blake was a determined yl12g lady.
She continued:
"Of course, it was YER u
Gus of you to always
favor of your best frieI
fair to yourself-it re-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20
Athletic.

Miss Corker does a great deal O.
fancy work"
with her. needle, you mean?"
"Shucks, no! On the horizonta,
bars"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20

of our welcome" explained the fore
man, 80 we have to rope him before
he gets away" 1t was seen now that
Carara's lariat was tightly drawn
about the new arrivals waist
Then the valet broke into coherent
speech, but he spoke tongue not
common to his profession.
mix on that welcome stuff" he
burst forth, in husky, alcoholic ao-
cents; that goes on the door-mat!" 1t
was plain that he was very angry. "If
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20
Unique H'jcide.

A safe was aSou man nam
JaGO6 Rabino"lIN' n1fty-four years
nj philadelphia nm, to COM
NJ icide, a Jew uay , ygo. First he
|he up an SUI poun safe with a
p" lof wood flsCine Wis head be-
lit he drew $50 npecis aaadtly as
| hid around Ms -, Z. rrn he
ts I'D the DION i Inaigp uhd, the
w. snd the he"S w l,t EA' upon
M lad. He W" 80 %rsicigy h wife,
y.r he'd before d pD annt IN a,tved.
Me Nd been oep1 ,nst a lsl5 se,eral
oMal 4 because l. fSuC.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20
Case In Point.

you French excel US in politeness."
"Oh, no, monsieur" protested the
Partisan gentleman, Il deny It,"
That's just your politeness."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20
SoIicitous,

He-I wish l had money. I'd trave,
She-How much do you need?-
Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20
Wears Little There

Miss Slasher is a stunning girl
when she is dressed up"
II can't say anything about that
I've only seen her on the street"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20

Even the actor doesn't have to play
one night stands to realize that life is
a f1eeting show.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20

No woman is ever really happy I'M
less she feels that some other woman
envies her.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-06-20
CHAPTER w.

T was on the following
morning that Miss Blake
made bold to request her
favor from ]. Wallingford
Speed. They had succeed
ed in isolating themselves
upon the vine-shaded gal
lery at the rear of the
house, and the conversation
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-01-23

leonine. despOic Tom Braddock Of
other days?
Il guess We amt expected to shake
hands" said Paddock.
Il can't shake the hand that struck
me as yours did when I could not D.
fend myself said David.
Ere. 'ere." demonstrated Joey
nervously. We can't have any old
Guarrels took up In my ouse"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-01-23

EaSlanA- IL seens that BraA's viAs
and giFi had been located over tAeFe
BY the ooIoDel. Who had never stopDe1
lookia' for then Mrs.. BraAAsek.
through her father and . Arn Of lsv-
yers. had forced old Coloasl Doagh-
face to fork over . big vaA Of green
backs. Her share In the show. y0o
understand. Brad heard Of 1t In so0s
way. SO he concludes he'll get In his
little graft. He goes to tie coioasa's
rooms in . hotel on Broadway. bat
misses him. Then he lays for hin o.
the street. They have It hot snA
heavy. back and forth. and 1t al saAs
With the colonel psttin' over . jos %
Brad that lands him In the cooler.
Charge Of highway robbery. Bred
gets three year, in the pen. ru say
this for him. though: I'm AeaA ssss
he wasn't guilty"
David vas trembling With eager.
ness. What did he have to aay ol
Ms. BraAAock and Christinsr
Hes up . tree regardin' thsm.
They never peeped. 20 far a. he's COO.
cerned."
Il have heard" ventured David
that Mrs. Grand based her complaint
ON the fact that her husband vas mig
ed up In some way with an actress"
She had to have something. Davy,'
said the other They faxed up IN
imaginary actress for the occasion
Joey Noakes told me all about that
She tried hrst to get some of the old
crowd to swear that Mira. Braddoch
was the one. but she got q terrible
throwdown there. They was all fol
Mary Braddock strong. Then her law
yers actually offered Joey ten thou
sand II he'd let 'em use Ruby's name
Joey kicked the guy downstairs."
After / got out of the pen ! dropped
In to see Joey. He was organism
that road pantomime show OF his. HI
told me all about Mrs. Grand's pro
posal. and was for cuttin' thl
danes throat, only he wouldn't heal
to 1t. Well. you know all about Joey'l
pantomime nxsle. Him and Ruby hat
to 60 over to live in an awful plac>
on the East side. Just OF the Bowery
1t happened to be near the Joint whers
Ernie and me hangs out In the wintel
time. After Joey's bust up. oentennia
year. who comes along and offers hin
stake but old Colonel Grand. That
where Joey made his mistake. Thu
old Jay took the money and atartet
all over again with"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-01-23

0.sss>sA ~ y ~. s..A . O.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-18
BOSTON REV0LTED.
When comm0dsre Knowles Worked
His Preas Gang In 1747.

When commsdsre Knowles Worked
His Press Gang In 1747.
In the year 1747 q great tumult was
raised in the town Of Boston. Com
modore Knowles, while lying at Nan
tucket with q number Of men Of war,
losing some Of his men by desertion,
thought it reasonable that Boston
should supply him with as many men
as he had lost. he therefore sent his
boats uptown early In the morning
and surprised not only as many sea-
men as could be found on board Of
any Of the boats outward bound as
well as others, but swept the wharfs.
taking some ship carpenters sppren-
tees and landsmen-
This conduct was resented. As soon
as it was dusk several people assem-
bled in King street. below the town
house. where the general court was
sitting. Stones and brickbats were
thrown into the council chamber
through the windows. judicicus
speech Of tie governor from the bal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-18
-FOUR PLEAD AND
ARE SENTENCED
Jail Terms and Nominal Fines
Allotted to Prisoners in the
County Court Today.

-Four pleas OF guilty resulted this
morning in final disposition of four Of
the cases in which the present grand
jury returned indictments yesterday
morning. The pleas were entered in
the county court before Judge B. S.
Bell and resulted as follows: Thomas
Smith, George Serano and Charles
Nelson, all charged with petty lar
ceny, were fined 81 and costs each
and sentenced to so days in jail, and
John Mcdonald. charged with petty
larceny was fined 81 and costs and
sentenced to one day in Jail. The fact
that the latter had already been be-
hind the bars for nearly three months
while waiting for the grand jury to
dispose of his case, was taken into
consideration by the judge and States
Attorney F. E. Thompson in sentenc-
ing him.
Rufus Bassett, whose indictment
charging assault with a deadly weap-
on had been certified to the county
court, this morning was admitted to
bail in the amount of $1,000. He seems
disposed to plead guilty to the charge
against him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-18
ATTORNEY WELLS FILES
DEMURRER TO CHARGE

Attorney p. H. Wells today filed
with the circuit clerk a demurrer to
the charge made against him on be-
half of the Rock Island County Bar
association in which il is alleged he
is guilty of unprofessional conduct.
The demurrer sets forth that the
charge is vague and uncertain, that
no specific act is alleged, that the
court does not have jurisdiction and
that the order causing his case to be
taken before the bar was improperly
entered in a criminal case in which he
together with several other were de-
PENDANTS.
1t is up to the prosecution to make
the next move in the case. Judge
r. w Olmsted's refusal to himself
hear the case makes it necessary to
have it set down for hearing by either
Judge F. D. Ramsey or Judge E. C
Graves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-18
TWO NEAT MAGAZINES
ARE PUBLISHED HERE

Two pretty magazines are being
published in Rock Island under the
editorship Of Father Bernard Skulki,
Polish priest at East Moline. They
Magazine and Rodjina, the former be-
ing printed in English and the latter
in the Polish language.
They are beautifully illustrated, are
artistic in mechanical design and ty-
biographical appearance. are ably edit
ed and the material is carefully Sc,
lected, is timely and we'll written. The
magazines are literally patronized
from an advertising standpoint and
each has a large circulation.