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Albuquerque morning journal., 1913-10-20
COST Of WORLD s
SERIES ABOUT
Sl,25O,000
This Amount May Be Taken as
Fair Estimate of Money Di-
rectIy Expended With. Other
Outside Expenses,


ESPECIAL oosstsrosorpcs 10 soasipa JOURNAL
New York. oct lg.-Not far short
from million and quarter OF dollars
was the cost of the recent V-rld's
baseball series 60 thc American public.
While this amount may bee taken us
"a fair estimate of money directly exc
pended, There are many items that
might De added to the expense list
which are indirectly tuceablr 10 the
craze for baseball
II is. perhaps the most remarmli ic
tribute to the popularity of baseball
when more than 100000 persons win
attend five gaines and pour into the
treasures ot thc hotols. railroads.
the8tela, ticket Lapccullturs club own
crs and players and various other
bcnoficiaries um. that few years
ago would have appeared grossly cNag-
eeratou when traced to the national
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Journal wants bring results because
everybody reads The Journal
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28
DEMOCRATS PLAN DAY
At THE STATE FAIR

William F. McCombs, chairman of
the Democratic National Executive
Committee of New York City. is TO be
the guest OF the Young Mems League
Of Democratic Clubs of Oklahoma on
Democratic Day at the State Fair in
Oklahoma City. Wednesday. October
/. McCombs has accepted the invi.
tation upon the condition that he will
be present II his health permits. He
is now in Germany recuperating from
an operation for appendicitis and ex-
poets to arrive in the United States
about September l. coming to his for.
mer home in Arkansas for a few
weeks rest
Other speakers invited for the oc.
casion are United States Senators
Gore and Owen OF Oklahoma, and
Reed Of Missouri, and Governor Lee
Cruce. The program win begin with
a statewide rally and banquet Tues.
day night, September 30, which will
consist OF speeches by the younger
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28
WORLDS GREATEST AUTO
DAREOEW[S ENTER OKLAHOMA
STATE FAIR AUTO RACES

With entries assured from half =
1ozen OF the worlds greatest automo.
bile dare-devils, the management OF
.he Oklahoma State Fair and Exposi-
tion. Oklahoma City, September 23 to
October 4, 1918. is going ahead with
plans for the last two days Of the fair.
October 3 and I. on a more elaborate
scale than ever before. The presence
of a galaxy Of speed demons will fur.
nish fitting climax to all the big
things that have gone before on other
days Of the big annual exhibition at
Oklahoma City.
At the present time, majority Of
the worlds half mile track records
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28
CHAPTER XIV.
In the Blizzard.

There was no cessation. no abate-
ment. Across thousand miles Of
plain the ice-laden wind swept down
upon them with the relentless fury OF
a hurricane. driving the snow crystals
into their faces. buffeting 'bem merci-
lessly. numbing thei ~ ii.s. and blind.
ing their eyes. In that awful grip they
looked upon Death. but struggled on.
os real men must until they fall.
Breathing was agony every step be
came a torture; fingers grasping the
horses bits grew stiff and deadened
by frost; they reeled like drunken
men. sightless In the mad swirl. dear
ened by the pounding OF the blast
against their ears. All consciousness
left them! only dumb instinct kept
them battling for life, staggering for.
ward. foot by foot. odd phantssies OF
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28

are held on Canadian tracks where
most of the automobile competition
takes place. There are no road races
nor semblance OF a speedway in
the nortbland. But of all the tracks
raced on by the American drivers in
Canada not one is superior to the Ok
track, and IL Louis Disbrow has an
lahoma State Fair and Exposition
even break in luck during the Okla.
homa State Fair races 1t is better
than an even break that he will place
new mark in the record books for
the mile speed trial.
Before signing a contract TO take
part in the State Fair races on Oc-
tober and 4, Disbrow paid the Fair
track a visit. stopping off on his way
from Galveston. Tex, between trains.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28
SYNOPSIS.

Major Mcdonald. commanding an army
POST near Fort Dodge. seeks man TO
Intercept his daughter, Molly. who In
headed for the post An Indian outbreak
- threatened. Serpean: Brick Hamlin
meets the stage In which Molly II travel
ing. They are attacked by Indians, and
Hamlin and Molly escape In the darkness
yfamlin tells Molly he was discharged
from the Confederate service In disgrace
and at the close OF the war enlisted IN
tain lie Fevre of being responsible for
his disgrace. Troops appear and under
escort OF Lieut. Gaskins Molly starts to
Join her father, Hamlin leaves To rejoin
his regiment. He returns to Fort Dodge
after a summer OF hghting Indians and
night Hamin rusles out. sees what he
believes IN the ngI.e OF Molly hiding In
the darkness ard falls over the body Of
Lieutenant Gaskins. who accuses Hafnlin
Of shooting him. The sergeant is proven
innocent. lie sees Molly In company with
Mrs. Dupont. whom he recognizes ms n
former sweetheart. who threw him over
for IeFevre. Mrs. Dupont tells Hamiin
LeFevre forced her to send him lying
note Hamin declares he has been look
record. Later he overhears Dupont and
soldier Matching up a money-mnking
plot Molly seeks an interview with
Hamiin. She says her father seems to be
IN the power OF Mrs Dupont. who claims
TO be n daughter Of McDonald's sister
Molly disappears and Hamlin sets out to
trace her Mcdonald II ordered to Fort
Ripley. hamlin discovers that the man
who left On the stage under the name or
Mcdonald was not the major. He nnds
McDonald's murdered body. Hamlin
takes WATSON. n guide, and two troopers
and goes In pursuit Of the murderers, w.
had robbed Mcdonald OF $50. .00O payms
ters money He suspects Dupont
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28

hands Of the men behind. The Ser
geant, shading his eyes. half smoth-
cred In ihe blast. could see merely H.
defined shadows.
IAN taughtf"
The answers we're inaubible
For the Lords sake. speak up; an
swer Wasson."
Here"
Wade"
Here"
Carroll"
Here"
Good; now come on after me"
He drove his horse forward, head
bent low over the compass. one arm
flung up across his mouth to prevent
inhaling the icy air. He felt the tug
of the line; heard the labored breath
ing OF the next horse behind but saw
nothing except that wall OF swirlins
snow pellets hurled against h,r by a
pitilesB wind. fairly lace the
flesh. II was freezing cold. already
he felt numb. exhausted. beavy-eyed.
The air seemed to penetrate his cloth.
ing. and prick the skin as with thou.
sand needles. The thought came that
II he remained in the saddle he would
freeze stiff. Again he turned. and sent
the voice OF command down the strug.
Cling line:
"Dismount; wind the rope around
your pommels oan. How far is 1t TO
| the Cimarron
'More'n twenty miles
"All right! We've got to make IT,
boys" forcing note of cheerfulness
into his voice 'Iang on to the bit
even II you drop. may drift to the
west, but that won't lose us much
Come on. now"
'Hamlin. let me break trail"
We'll take 1t turn about, Sam. I'll
be worse In an hour than IL is now
All ready. boys"
Blinded by the sleet. staggering to
the ferc. pummelling of the wind. yet
clinging desperately to his horses bit
the Sergeant struggled forward In the
swirl OF the storm.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28

democratic leaders from all baTts o.
the state, music, and various other
forms OF entertainment. This viii be
followed with a parade from the city
TO the fairgrounds at 9 o'clock We'd
nesday morning. October |, whore the
program will be held In the Audi
torium.
State President W. r. Richards has
called meeting OF the district chair
men Of the several congressional dis.
tricts and the members OF the execu-
tive committee for the evening of Sep
tember 80 at which time plans for ex.
tending the work of organization into
every county OF the state will be taken
up and outlined.
President Richards announces that
silk banner will be offered as n prize
for the congressional district bring
Ing the largest delegation. and a silver
loving cup will be presented by the
Oklahoma County club to the largest
county delegation. The Oklahoma
county club will enter none Of the
contests, and will act as host for tbs
visiting delegations.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28

but one difficulty. and that In a short
time he surmounted. The thorn that
lay In his bed OF roses was a gas jet.
which. as he OF course, conversed
with his adored one In the sign.lan.
guage. II was always necessary to
Keep ablaze--a woeful embarrassing K
thing for lovers.
Finally they discovered that they
could utilize their sense Of touch In
deciphering their sign.language. Buy
holding one another's hands they
found that they could carry ON . con
versation with tolsrabls facility. end
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28

imagination beginning to beckon In
their weakness. delirium gripped their
halfmad brains. yielding new strength
to fight the snow fend. Aching In
every point. trembling from fatigue,
they dare not rest an instant. The
wind, yeering more to the east, lashed
their faces like whip. They crouched
behind the horses to keep out OF the
sting OF II. crunching the snow. now
in deep drifts. under their halffrozen
feet.
Wade, young fellow not overly
strong. fell twice. They placed him
in the center. with Carroll bringing
up the rear. Again he went down.
face buried in the snow. crying like a
babe. Desperately the others lashed
him into his saddle. binding a blanket
about him. and went grimly stagger.
ing on. his limp figure rocking above
| them. Hour succeeded hour in cease.
less struggle. no one knew where they
were, only the leader staggered on
his eyes upon the compass. Wasson
and Hamlin took their turns trampinr
A trail. the snow often to their knees
They had stopped speaking, stopped
| thinking even. All their movements
became automatic. instructive, the re
suit OF iron discipline. They realized
the only nope-attainment OF the Gin
arron bluffs. There was no shelter
there In the open. to either ran or
horse; the sole choice left Nas tc
struggle on. or lie down and die. The
last WAS likely to be the end OF Il
but while drop OF blood ran red and
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28

four men only. but will be fitted with
a large tank containing four hundred
liters OF water, Thus as the engine
arrives on the scene Of a fire Il can
begin pumping water while the ere-
men are making In the necessary con
nection at the nearest main with n
minimum waste OF time. The uev
pattern 10 vast Improvement on the
cumbersome automobile are engines
which the Paris brigade possesses u
present. and which In the future will
be used only ~ auxtliAsies n sxesp.
tionAlly large Area
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28
knowle doe BY the Fo oot.

Information was formerly mems.
ured by the page; It may soon be CON.
puted by the foot. One motion pict.
ure firm is sending out letters an
nouncing that It has In stock 10000
feet Of architecture. 10000 feet OF
science. and $4,000 feet Of geography
The Worlds Work.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28
CoaHinQ the Children.

mother who wished her children
to drink a glass Of water each morn.
ing on rising found It somewhat hard
TO interest them in the daily health
drink. AS an inducement she gave
them bundle 70 confectioners' straws
and now they enjoy their mornins
drink immensely.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28

3 and T. Agents of automobiles In
these and various other cities in the
state are taking an active part In pre-
pairing tours for big State Fair events.
OF the drivers already entered In the
Oklahoma State Fair and Exposition
race meet, three Of them hold worlds
records. Disbrow has to his credit no
less than seventeen worlds marks ana
is probably the biggest individual
holder of speed honors in the gasoline
world. today. wild Bill' Endicot; mas
been foremost figure in automobile
racing for the last eight years, and
holds number OF, records Joe
Nikrent holds seven worlds records
and the names Of Clauf NNewhcuse.
Eddie Hearne and others RaSe been
secured
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28
Zulu Girls Do Not Work.

The girls in Zululand are not al
lowed to work until they marry. be-
cause the stronger they are the more
their husbands will pay for them so
until after they are sixteen they have
good time. After marriage they do
oil the work for their husbands. who
sit about and watch them.
Max O'Rell on Woman's Status.
The Frenchman is his wife's lover
the German her master. and the
American her slave" Such was the
late Max O'Rell's verdict; and few
men could speak on the subject with
more authority.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28
Worth knowipo

IL a package Of value is to be sent
great distance, II is an excellent
Idea to provide the box with cover
of unbleached muslin securely sewed
in place. II the shelves and floors OF
closets are wiped with water which is
hot and cayenne pepper. insects will
be kept away. Borax and alum are
good to put into the cracks.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28

He is enthusiastic over his chances 10
beat a worlds mark for half mile
oval, with his Simplex Zip.
Disbrow is already well known in
Oklahoma for his daring as he has
twice stopped off on his way to Gal
weston, for the beach races, to give
exhibitions at Tulsa, where he Is Q
big favorite.
No sooner had the report spread
over the state that Disbrow had ac-
cepted terms to take part in the Okla
homa State Fair races, than his
friends at Tulsa. Sapulpa and Mus
kogee began making arrangements
Tor tours to Oklahoma City on October
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28
Church Article Long Hidden.

A secret chamber was found by
workmen while engaged In the belfry
of St. SIMPSONS church. Guernsey.
the Channel Islands, containing high
altar, candlesticks, and the base Of
censer. II is presumed that the artl-
cles were hidden at the time of the
reformation and have remained there
over goo wears
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28
CHAPTER xxiv.-cortInued.

The day grew dark ana murky as
they moved steadily forward. the wind
blew cold from out the northwest. the
heavy canopy Of cloud settled lower In
. frosty fog. which gradually obscured
the landscape. This mist became 30
thick that the men could scarcely see
. hundred yards In any direction. and
Hamlin placed pocket compass on
his saddle. pommel. The trail WAS less
distinct - they traversed a wide
streak Of alkali. but what few signs re.
mained convinced WATSON that the fu.
sitives were still together, and riding
s0uthward. Under concealment OF the
fog his previous caution relaxed. and
he led the way at a steady trot, only
occasionally drawing rein to make GER.
tain there was no division OF the par.
" ahead. The alhaM powdered them
from head to foot. clinging to the
horses hides. reddening and binding
the eyes. poisoning the lips dry and
parched with thirst. The two troopers
swore grimly, but the Sergeant and
scout rode In silence. bent low over
their pommels, Eyes strained int , the
mist ahead. II was not yet dark when
they rode In between the first sand
dunes. and Wasson. pulling his horse
up short. checked the others with up
lifted hand.
"Thar1l be q camp here soon" hs
said. swinging down from the saddle
and studying the ground THE wine
has bout blotted II all out. but yot
kin see yere back O. this ridge whal
they turned In. an they was walkin
their horses. Gittin' pretty tired
reckon. We might as well stop yer,
too. Sergeant, an eat some cold grub
You two men spread her out. an rul
down the hosses. while Hamlin an
poke about a bit. Better find out nj
VIZ kin, Brick fore II gifts dark"
He started forward on the faint
trail. his rife In the hollow OF his arm
and the Sergeant ranged up beside
him. The sand was to their ankles
and OF the ridge summit the win,
swirled the sharp grit into their faces
What's comm Sam: a storm7"
Snow" answered the scout shortly
"A blizzard OF II. er lose my guess
Fore midnight yer won't be able te
see yer hand afore yer face. I've beer
out yere In them things afore. an
they're sure hell. II we don't git sigh
o. thet outfit mighty soon. I amt like
ly we ever will. I've been expectin
that wind 10 shift noreast all day
then well get it, He got down on hi,
knees. endeavoring TO decipher som,
faint marks on the sand. 1.-TWO OF EN-
dismounted yere. an lnjun an a whit,
"a big feller by his hoof prints-an
they went on leadin their hosses
Coin into camp, reckon--sure
here's the spot now. Well. III b
damned"
Both men stood starins--under pre-
tec'ion OF sand ridge was it'll
blackened space where some mesquit
chips had been burned. and al. abou
II freshly trampled sand. and sligh
Impressions where men had out
stretched themselves. Almost at Was
sons feet nuttered a pink ribbon, an
beyond the fire circle lay the body q
man. face up to the sky. II wa
Sonnors, a CHASTITY bullet hole betwee
MS eyes. one cheek caked black wit
blood. The Sergeant sprahg acros,
Ano bent over the motionless form.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28
Delicacy on the Bench.

When desertion summons came
before Mr.. Symmons at Woolwich
police court II was stated the hus.
band was at present undergoing four.
teen days Imprisonment for an Of
fense. Mr.. Symmons, turning to the
wife, observed; 81 am afraid we
must adjourn this, as your husband
has other engagements which prevent
his being here today"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28
Max O'ReIl on Woman's Status.
Baseball Iruism.

A pitcher may fool some OF the
batsmen all of the time, and all Of
the batsmen some of the time; but
now and then they get together and
knock him out of the box
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28

In about week were adopts. Thus.
deaf dumb, and practically blind. they
enjoyed all the pleasures Of love
They have spread their discovery
among their friends. and | believe the
discovery has taken fast hold upon
deaf an I dumb lovers"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28
DEAF AND DUMB SWEETHEART
Another Proof Of the Truth Of the
Time-Honored Saying That "Lovs
VIII Find . Way"

The way In which deaf and
eumb people make love In rath
er queer. A gentleman belonging to
deaf and dumb asylum tells OF q
e0urtship recently carried ON between
nutes.
During the progress cf the Match.'
~ says. the young man experienced
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28
Enemy Of Rhetoric.

Another thing that depresses us
slightly Is to refer In our classical
way to Jove's bolts and then have the
linotype machines make us speak OF
'em as Jones Ohio State Journal.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28
And So Get Nowhere.

TIE reason some people never put
their best foot forward is because
they reserve II exclusively for kicking
purposes.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28
l.atest Fire Enalne.

An Interesting new type Of automo-
bile fire engine for Paris has just
been decided upon BY the municipal
council. The machine viii pr Of spe-
cially hight conslsustions An1 VII carry
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28
VIII es kspt auay.

A man who tries to fool everybody
maps out plan that makes an eight
hour working day seem easy BY com
parison.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28

That II . good book which u
opened with expectation and closed
WITH upont.--A1nntf.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28
Comb ination That Wins.

Some men are able and some are
energetic; the winners are both.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-28

Waste Not, Want Not.
Hundreds would never have kpown
want II they had not hrst known
waste. e.--Spurgeon
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-30
DaddysBedtine
A Gnome
Joker and a
Grumbling Boy.

- DDY was reading as Jack and Evelyn came upstairs to bed.
Make it a nice long story, daddy" they coaxed, for we are not
~ tired a bit"
"Now, you know the rule" daddy warned, "Just 10. long a story
every night II / start making them longer you will want to sit up all night
So L shall tell you just the regular story, and when it is done you must go to
bed without grumbing
az am goingt to tell you of what came TO one little boy on account of his
grumbhng. Tom was his name, and he didn't like to go to school One morn
ing as he started out he was grumbing more than usual Tom lived in the
country. and thehway to his school led down a nice shady lane where the birds
sang in the trees and squirrels and rabbits sometimes ran across the road
"And that morning as Tom poked along on his way to school a fat brown
rabbit ran across the way. oh, dear groaned Tom; wish I was a rabbit.
Then / wouldn't have to so to school,
"tOh, would you, indeedr called a funny little voice. and Tom turned to
see a funny little brown mar sitting on a log by the roadside.
eyes, sir; would like to be a rabbit Tom replied. He didn't know that
the little man was a very old wood gnome who was fond Of playing jokes on
people. #
sThen be a gnomeg the little man cried, and in an instant Tom found him
MY. this is greatF he cried and dashed off through the grass Presently
he noticed a big hawk watching him from a tree. Suddenly the bird spread
its wings and started as If to pounce down on him.
"Tom ws 81 frightened that he dared into the first rabbit hole he came to-
Hey, get out Of hereF called a gruf voice, and a big rabbit boxed his ears.
Tom rn out as fast as he could and scudded over the fields till he came to an
other dark hole He popped into that and there sat Mr.. Fox Mr.. Fox vel,
coined him with a grin. Just in time for supper said he
TON got out of there IS fast as he could. He ran on till he passed a house,
and out Of that came a fierce dog. The dog ran, barking at Toms heels, till he
reached the log on which the little brown gncne sat
!" ooh, please, make me a little boy again. Tom pleaded, and I won't grunr
BILE about going to school any moreP
Il "AH right agreed the little gnonne, and he waved his hand.
at was time, for the dog was just ready to snap It's jaws OF the supposed
rabbit You may just believe Tom chased him then. And really Tom hasn't
prowled much about going to school since then"