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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-02-20
Cantata

One of the most successful
affairs ever given by the Ire
BILE Clef occurred last even
Ing. when they gave their
cantata, "The Legend of Ora
NADIA" assisted by Wits five
piece orchestra Through the
courtesy of Mr.. Gay Mahoney,
the concert was given in the
Palm theatre which by eight
o'clock, was filled to overflow
ing. The stage, was built of
lumber kindly donated by G
H. Deur. The stage was very
attractlvely decorated in rcd
and white, poinsettes furnish
ing the color for the occasion.
The fest part of the evening
was taken up by the prelude
which was opened by a SPLEEN
did overture by the orchestra,
consisting of MIS-. w. G Fin
ley, Miss Briggs, Miss South,
Mr.. Chas. Witt, Mr.. L N Park
hurst and Mr.. Geo Mende n
hall. Mr.. Lawrence Drain
then delivered in a very mas
terly manner, ,he Grafton by
Robert Emmett. The neXE
number was solo, "rhe End
of q Perfect Day. sung beau
tifully by Mrs. w. d Crewdson
Mrs. r C. Hills and Mrs. N B
Spafard rendered a duet. Cover
the Heather" in a faultless
manner, their voices blending
perfectly. Mr.. Harl ison Aul-
ger then delighted all with a
splendid rendering of the piece
Cover the Hills from the Poor
House," bY Will Carleton. He
got his audience in good humor
~ telling a few good stories
before he gave his reading.
Mrs. N. B. Spafard and Mrs II
C. Hills both sang solos, which
needless to saw were ceiv, d
with hearty applause. Miss
South played a violin obligat
with cave Marie" which Mrs
Hills sang.
Mrs. A. H. Sniff then gave a
synopsis of the story of the
Legend of Granada The sec
ond part of the program con-
sisted of the cantata, "Tne
Legend of Granada" which the
Treble Clef gave in an ok
ceptionally fine manner. The
heaviest thing the CIef ever at
tempted and its rendition
showed that many long hours
of work had been spent on it.
A pretty feature of the even
ing was the Spanish dance as
put on by Misses Carlisle
Smith. Rosenbaum, Everett
and Verna Hoover, under the
the direction of Mrs. w. p
Smith. The ladies of the Clet
wish to extend a vote of thanks
to Mr. c H Deur, who very
generously donated lumber for
the stage and Mr.. d. N Hardy
who built the same, also Mr.
Way for the use of Hallet &
Davis piano, also to Messrs
Arthur Noxon, William Welch,
DIN Graham and Ewert Nc
Gavren. who very kindly usher
ed. and to everyone else who
assisted in any manner.
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calves. Dis c lssion opened by Mr.
McIutosh most of the members
agreed that there should be no
such law.
What is the best plan for
a farm Kitchen. Discussion was
led bv Mrs Qnilan and the
essential features we're agreed
to be screeres, ventilation, good
stores, waste and water pipes.
+. Questions for March meet
ing.
l. At what hour should the
farmers wife serve the third
meal OF the day. Referred to
Mrs Beebee.
2 What is the best method
Of planting corn. Referred to
Mr. Beebee.
3 What is the best method
of building a silo and will it
pay on small farm. Referred
Mr.. Finley. Mr. Finley was ele-
cted editor of the club paper.
The club will meet March first
with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Mcintosh.
An EIi ,copal adviser tells
Wall Street it, needs a rudder,
but Wall Street is not so
anxious for steering gear as
for means to raise the wiKd
Boston Transcript.
For Rent
A ten room house on Cor.
West and Erie.
f26 Call at Times Office
Martin Jensen has taken the
agency for the Eagle Laundry
of Council Bluffs. Leave your
buadles at tailor shop on W, st
Erie.
Presbyterian Church
10: As Morning Worship.
Sermon subject: "A Towering
Ambition"
1900 Sunday School Mr..
Guy Everett, Superintendent.
300 Junior Endeavor, Miss
ldabel BRIGGS superintendent.
$50 Y p. S. G % Topic,
"Medicai Missions. Miss Flor
ence Cutler, Leader.
7::30 Peoples Service.
Theme: "The Religion of Geo
rye Washington.
Mrs G S Green Organist and
Chorister. All are cordially in
vited.
S. Xenophon Or, IS,
Pastor.
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Clever.

He Oh. yes: I write verse occasion.
ally. bur ! tear 1t ali ~, as soon as !
write It. She-Ah. Knew you were
clever London Ttt-lsits
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Tho Little Pitcher

tn0 etHs0 fNCn0F.
Said Edith to her doll: There. don't
answer me back. You mustn't be sallcy
no matter how hateful I am. You must
remember am your mother!"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-02-20
PRESIDENT Gardner Here

resident Gardner f1Cre
President Gradner and a
party of officials will be here
tomorrow morning going east
at 8: 40. 1t is not known how
long they will be here.
j L. Hatcher of Loveland
was a pleasant Times caller to-
day.
Jim Shannon of Chicago and
Mrs w. A Gose of Steger III,
are the guests Of the Geo. Hoo
yer home.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-02-20

U .e Cream q the Valley Flcur
...Adv
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-02-20

Please Notice
| will pay IL cents per Id for
all your young springs and
hens until futher notice.
c. C. Williams
If City Meat Market
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Notice.,


Parties who purchased re-
served seat tickets for the Tr-
eble Clef Cantata Wednesday
evening, and were unable to
secure their seats may if they
choose present their tickets To
Mrs R C.. Hills and money will
be refunded.
The Hawkeye Farmers Club
met Saturday Feb. lst at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. nj.
Finley. The morning session
opened with singing America
by the members. The minutes of
the January meeting were
read and approved.
Defamation, by Della Finley
music by Mrs. Qumlan, Rec. by
Ogden Quist. Dinner was an
n,unced by the hostess.
At 100 the members again
assembled to take up the ques-
tions of the month.
Should every farm on
the Missori bottom have afield
VI alfalfa? Mr.. Quist led the dis
ussion and it w. l,.it.lil
the affirmative.
Should there be a law to
prevent the laughter OF veal
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1913-02-20
For Sale
1000 split oak posts.
Joseph johnson
of "a Phone 416 r.

Pay Up
All persons having book &C.
counts with me will call and
make a settlement not later
than Feb. 25.h 1913.
G F. Upchurch
Loveiand la.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Section Master Perry has been fill
ing in the constantly recurring quag-
mire at the Coast Line station with
gravel. This place was partly repair
ed and much improved some months
ago, but the track is sagging again,
and it will be as bad as ever if some
permanent work is not done soon
1t gives people mighty bad impress
sion of Ocala to step off a train right
into a mudpuddle, and the city
council should make the Coast Line
either put the street in shape or take
up the sidetrack. The Coast Line
has good crossings in Gainesville,
and it will have them in Ocala if the
city government insists on it.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

The meeting Of the Young Men
Democratic Club in the Ocala House
sample room last night was largely
attended, some - members being
present. The meeting lasted about
two hours and was as much social as
political. Resolutions were adopted
favoring a white primary after the
ensuing city election, but opposing
any before that time, demanding a
monthly financial statement from the
council, and roll call vote on all
questions submitted to that body,
and favoring city park and CONSOLE
dation of the electric and water
plants. Mayor Robertson was the
guest of the club and received an en-
thusiastic reception. Late in the eve
ming a substantial barbecued lunch
was brought and was much enjoyed
by all.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14
HAVING 4 HEARING

Mrs. Wilson, the woman who kill
ed her husband near Orange Springs
two weeks ago, is having a hearing
in County Judge Smith, court today.
Mrs. Wilson is not anything like
the popular conception OF a Borgia.
She is a very meek-looking, frighten-
ed and shabby little person, COVER
ing behind her attorney and looking
at the Judge and witnesses with
much the expression OF a scared rab-
bit. Everybody who sees her is sor-
ry for her.
Edwin Spencer Jr.. is defending
her and Judge Gober represents the
state.
One of the witnesses on the stand
this morning testified to i'll treat
ment of Mrs. Wilson by her husband,
said he had beaten and threatened to
kill her.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Mr.. j. J. McCranie has taken
charge of the Strauss Cafe and made
many improvements in that already
popular restaurant. Mr.. McCranie
has superb cook, and is going to
make specially of serving oysters,
shrimp and other sea foods during
the season. Mr.. McCranie had charge
of the Ocala House Cafe for about
two years and made many friends
and customers by his fine manage
ment. He hopes to see his friends at
his new place, and they can be as
sured of receiving the best treat
ment
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

From sample copies mailed from
the Star received two subscriptions
by the afternoon mail yesterday.
They are Joseph Ronketto of Can
ton, ILL.,, and T. w. Tuley of Cincin-
natti, Ohio, to whom We extend a
right hearty welcome
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Travelling with the circus were
two one-legged men, who chummed,
because not only were they congen-
ial, but they saved money by buying
one pair of shoes between them.
John Barleycorn disrupted the part
nership Wednesday night, and in
scrap that followed some OF the
other circus men were implicated.
One of the one-legged men had to be
toted to the lookup by two police
men; he was badly bunged up and
the recorder let him off for So next
morning. \ two-legged circus man
didn't get off so easy in Judge
Smiths court, but was taxed a hun
dred bones for packing a gun. The
Star hopes that the two men with
one pair Of feet have resumed their
appropriate and useful partnership
by this time.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14
Another welcome arch is rapidl

Another welcome arch is rapidly
going up at the head of Exposition
street, from the Commercial Bank
across to Masters store. Maurice
Strauss and other citizens will ask
the council to have all the arches il
Illuminated by electricity during the
fair, and if the request is granted
the effect will be splendid.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Rexall Cherry Bark Cough Syrup
will relieve your COLOR money
back For children and grown-ups.
Tastes good, too. Sold only at
Gerig's Drug Stores. 1925
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Mr.. Percy Perkins has been MAX
ing improvements in his Arcade bar
bershop. He has put in a complete
outfit of the most handsome and con-
venient chairs and added other con-
veniences and ornaments. Percy is
one of the most popular young men
in town and his shop always does a
good business
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

A REAL BARGAIN-A 2S-acre
farm with splendid house and all
necessary outbuildings, barn, etc.,
good we'll, six miles from Ocala on
hard road. This is worth investiga-
ton by anyone Interested Address
H. D., care Star, Ocala. 1O-31-1m*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

RESIDENCE FOR RENT-A sew
en-room residence, all modern i'm
provements, close in; possession No
vember 4th. Apply to Geo. J. Bitch,
at Commercial Bank. 10-31-ti
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Switches, curls and TRANSFORMED
by the Ocala Beauty ParlOr on short
notice Miss \. V. Lambert, man
ager. Ill 1-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

ReXall Liver Salts will relieve any
strength and the other ailments
caused by tor money back. 25c.
and soc. at Gerig Drug Stores. OBS
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14
WESTERN UNION HELPS
IN THE GOOD WORK

The Western Union Telegraph Co
has employed the professional decor
ator to embellish its office front for
the Marion County Fair. This is the
first time the Western Union has
ever done anything of the sort for
Ocala, and the Star hopes it won't
be the last.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

FOR RENT-A siX-room cottage
at 500 Tuscawilla street, across from
the primary school building. Apply
to Dr. R. D. Fuller at his office over
Munroe & Chambliss Bank lott.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Special buffet luncheon so cents.
Every day from 11:30 to 2:30 at
Keatings. Everything that's good
TO eat. 11-11-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

All kinds of fancy cakes and pas
try, such as pound cake, layer cake
and macaroons are constantly on
hand at Carriers Bakery lott
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

A special train on the Ocala North
qrn will leave Monday morning to
take delegates and visitors to the
Inland Waterways Convention at Pa
Iatka 4
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14
MIR. WHITES ANNOUNCEMENT

To the Voters Of the Second Ward ::
hereby submit my name as a candi-
date for the short term as alderman
from the third ward in the white pri-
mary 10 be held Saturday, Nov Is.
Respectfully,
j. r. White.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

FOR SALE-Brand new brass
spring cot, with felt mattress; cheap
for cash. Address "B. NJ" care Star
office. 10-31-12t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

A special train leaves on the
Ocala Northern in the morning at
7:3o 10 take people to the big Farm
ers' Convention at Palatka
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Solid silver articles, anything you
may wish and appropriate for we'd
ding or other presents, at A. L.
Burnett's iewelry store. 11-13-tf DIV
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Hairdressing, manicuring and
massaging by an expert at the Ocala
Beauty Parlor one door west of Com
mercial Bank corner. 11-11-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Uncomfortable, tired feet were
never known to be in the same
shoes with Rexall Foot Powder. %
cents at Gerigs Drug Stores. 1925
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

if everybody's clothes were as
good as our clothes, our clothing
business would not be nearly so good.
Rivers Haberdashery. 11-12-6t
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FOR SALE-Three room house
and seven acres of land for sale on
gulf coast near Port Inglis-S325
p. A Durand, Ocala, Fla. 11-14-12t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs J. B. Martin motor
ed up from Lake Weir this morning
accompanied by Mrs. Kate Clements
and Mrs. Moody.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

FOR SALE-Two passenger auto
mobile. Fully equipped and in good
condition. Will be sold reasonable
Address, Auto" care Star Office tf*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

All kinds of electric treatment for
the scalp at the Ocala Beauty Par
Tor. The Commercial Bank build
ing I'LL
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Woodmen meet tonight, and there
will be some lively work at the meet
ing, so all members should be pres
ent.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

FOR RENT-Six room cottage
with bath, ETC., corner Watula and
South Seventh streets. Apply at
Southern Express Office. 9-4-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

The National Biscuit Co. has a
handsome new wagon for the deliv-
cry of its goods in this city.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Oysters and sea food specialties Of
all kinds Also a la carte service st
Keating's. 11-11-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Valland's Thanksgiving, birthday
and friendship cards at The Murray
Company. 11-13-3,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

If YOU want prompt service and
first class work in cleaning and
pressing, call phone 217. Harper
Akin 11-11-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

All of the choice brands of 5-cent
cigars. c. H. S. our leader, for %
cents. Tydings & Co. 11-14-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

FOR RENT-Three nicely fur
nished rooms for light housekeep-
ing; bath and lights. P A. Durand,
GA E. Adams ST. 1913 1-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

POSITION WANTED-Middle aged
widow, music teacher, needs change
of work; would like position caring
for invalid lady or children, or as
housekeeper Address Box 422, Mic
anopy. Fla 11-14-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14
MIR. ROESS' ANNOUNCEMENT

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date in the white primary for nomi-
nation for the office of alderman at
large OF the city OF Ocala.
Respectfully,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Mr.. Frederick Denton, Of Palatf 1
was a visitor in the city today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Carter's bread, cakes, ETC., are
made with machinery and baked by
steam 11-5-t1
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14
OCALA OCCURRENCES

Diamonds-the gift OF gifts-at
Burnett, the jewelers.. 11-13-tfdw
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

DIR. w. X LANE-Specialist, Eye
Ear, Nose and Throat. Office Law
Library Building Ocala-Adv.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Large alligator bags and travelling
dressing sets at Tydings. 11-14-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

The best line of hair brushes and
combs in the city. Tydings e Com
pany's drugstore. 11-14-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

WANTED-At the Star office,
clean cotton rags oh
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Handsome and fashionable sta
tionery at The Murray Co. 11-13-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

An elegant line of all kinds of cut
glass at Tydings & Co. 11-14-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Fine china that is appropriate for
wedding gifts at Burnett's. 1113tfdw
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

The Harrington was full of guests
by 2 D. N. yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Handsome chatting dishes at Ty-
dings e Cos. drug store. 11-14-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

Genuine Thermos bottles from So
down, at Tydings & Co.'S. 11-14-tf
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FOR RENT-Lower floor of Col
floor; also furnished rooms; all mod
ern conveniences. One block from
the square; rent reasonable. 114-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

LOST-A cut steel shoe buckle,
night OF the Atm. between the Star
office and Mr.. TroxIer's residence
Suitable reward will be given for its
return to this office. HIT
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14
To Prevent Blood Poisoning

apply at once the wonderful old reliable DT,
PORTER'S ANTISEPTTC HEALING OIL sI-r-
gicaI dressing that relieves pain aud heals -
he same line. Net : .:.------ &C. >. -.---
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

M: W. W. Rilla, one of our most
Popular and entfprising young men
is out on the fad for the Imperial
Steam Laundry He came in from
South Florida yesterday morning and
feft in the afternoon~for Starke
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-14

White Dent and Golden Dent seed
corn from Ohio at Tydings. 11-14-tf
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-05-17
Daily Healthogram.

Brown patches on face and neck
are due to constipation or congestion
of the liver. External applications are
of no value. Proper treatment under
care of the family physician should
be taken for underlying conditions.
The head of a man or woman in
normal health contains about $4,000
hairs Each hair grows at the rate
of .1O95 inch day, and lasts from
2 to 8 years.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-05-17

sentence now and we aren't likely to
meet again. want to ask a promise
Of you. Treat MoIlie well. She's the
finest girl in the world, and if she
was false to Newell, reckon it
was for your sake, Frank"
The sheriff stared at him. Then he
turned abruptly away. ''The devil
you-say!" he muttered. i
He went to the door and called the
girl Ben heard them whispering out
side. And presently he was aware,
in his weakness, that MoIlie was
bending over. him again.
''Benp"
''MoIie!'' ~
ben, dearest. Did you think had
betrayed you, Ben? Did you dare to
think that was untrue to you?"
He felt her tears drop on his hand.
He listened dumbly, in an agony of
anticipation and doubts he dared not
utter.
Listen, Ben! You are free. Free
to go where you Will When you es-
capped the newspapers took up your
case. They demanded that you should
be set free. The governor was ap-
pealed to. He said that you had been
punished enough. Your pardon ar
rived the week before you first came
to the cabin. That was why went
to the mountain l should have told
you, but wanted it to come as
surprise That night Mr.. MerTiman
was waiting here to hand it to you.
You are free, Ben, free to go where
you will-free TOTO marry me-if
you want to-" .-.'
Copyright by W. G. Chapman.)
1000
Daily Heaithogram.
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lZeQ lace, In It's aureOle nalT. -.
BEN"
''MoIlie!"
He started out through the whirl-
ing phantasmagoria that surrounded
him. He was dizzy and deathly sick.
Gradually, as the fog cleared from
his brain, he realized that he was
lying in little room. He lay in Mol
lies room, upon a bed, and the face
that he loved best in all the world
was bending over him.
Thank God he is coming to,
Frank!''
''You had better leave him for the
present" 1t was the voice of Merri-
man. He came into the circle of
Ben's vision, mighty man, his face
swathed in bandages. Looking upon
him, Ben dimly wondered how he had
ever had the strength to wrestle with
such fellow. He was too weak to
lift a finger now.
well, young fellow!'' Merriman
was scowling down at him. you've
done for yourself pretty well
now" he continued. eff my nephew,
Walt, hadn't had the gumpuon to
come up at the right moment and
snatch my rifle you'd have had
murder charge against you. l thought
you were gone when saw the whack
he gave you that night"
THAT night! When?"
1.-TWO weeks ago tomorrow. Yep, 1
reckon you've kind of lost count of
time,' he continued, smiling less evil
ly. you've been mighty near death,
young fellow, let me tell you"
well, 1 guess you've won," said
Ben feebly. when are you going to
take me back to the penitentiary?"
Frank Merriman scratched his
head, then, lingering his bandages,
he scowled; at length smile broke
out upon his face.
when will you be ready to start?"
he asked.