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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-09-04
FairIop Friday,

"Fairlop Friday"-the first Friday
in July--is a festival that has fallen
out of fashion. 1t was founded by
Daniel Day. commonly called Good
Day." a benevolent pumpmaker OF
Mapping, who used to feast his
friends on bacon and beans beneath
the branches of a great oak tree at
Fairlop before Hainault forest was
disaiforested. The custom of going out
to eat beans and bacon at this spot on
this date spread through East London,
and a regular fair was established
around Fairlop Oak. With the de-
struction of the old oak trees and
the Enclosure of Hainault forest, the
Fairlop festival fell into desuetude.
but the phrase to give beans" and
"bean-feast" still survive.-London
Mail
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-09-04

ing among themselves in the perform
ance of wonders.
Cecil Lyle started hat trimming by
magic, causing an ostrich plume and
some white fox trimming to drape
itself on an untrimmed hat without
the agency of human hands. Chris
Hilton manufactured Union Jacks
and other flags out of plain colored
handkerchiefs. William Dawkes fused
a number Of billiard balls into one.
Herbert Ceilings produced out Of an
empty sealed envelope replies to ad-
vertisoments taken at random from q
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-09-04
CHAPTER xxxV.
The indian Trail.

The weather became colder as the
day advanced. Scattered pellets of
snow in the air dashed the faces of
the troopers, who rode steadily for.
ward, the capes Of their overcoats
thrown over their heads for protec-
ton. The snow Of the late storm lay
in drifts along the banks of the mar.
row stream, and the horses picked
their passage higher up where the
wind had swept the brown earth clear.
at the same time keeping we'll below
the crest. AS they thus toiled slow.
ly forward, Hamlin related his story
to the Major in detail, carefully con.
cealing all suspicion of McDonald's
connection with the crime. 1t wae
growing dusk when the company
emerged into the Valley of the Cana
dian. All about them was desolaiion
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-09-04
CHAPTER xxxIv-contInued.

They could perceive the blue Of the
Overcoats as they rode over the ridge,
and at their sudden appearance the
little column of horsemen came to a
halt. Hamlin flung up one hand in sig
nal, and the two urged their ponies
down the side of the hill. Three men
spurred forth to meet them. spreading
out slightly as though still suspicious
of some trick, but, as they drew near,
the leader suddenly waved his hand,
and they dashed forward.
'Hamlin! Glad to see you again, 81"
the first rider greeted the Sergeant
cordially. Can this be Major Melon.
AIDS daughter"
Yes, Major Elliott; can repeat
the story as we ride along. sir. You
are the advance Of Clusters expedi-
ton, presumed"
I'VE are; the others are some miles
behind, moving slowly SO that the
wagons can keep within touch. Won.
derful the way those wagons have
pushed ahead over the rough country
Have only missed camp twice since
we left Fort Dodge"
when was that, sir?"
Before the blizzard all except your
troop were at Camp Supply; they had
Joined since. and 1t was then we heard
about your trip down here. What be-
came of your men, Sergeant"
"Wasson and one private were
killed, sir; the other private was
frozen SO badly had to leave him in
shelter on the Cimarron."
by CAD, 1t sounds interesting; and
no you tackled the villains alone, and
had some fight at that before rescuing
Miss Mcdonald Well, the story will
keep until we make camp again
However" and he bent low over the
lady's hand, 81 must congratulate Miss
Mcdonald on her escaping without
any serious injury"
THAT is not all I should be con
graduated upon, Major Elliott" she
said quietly.
'No-eh-perhaps l do not under
stand"
81 desire that you shall; l refer tC
my engagement to Sergeant Hamlin.
The officer glanced in some Devil
'derment from her face to that of the
silent trooper.
''You-you mean matrimonial?" hi
lstammered, plainly embarrassed, un
able so suddenly to grasp the peculiar
jsituation. "Hamlin, what-what does
this mean?"
miss Molly and have known eacf
lother for some time," explained the
Sergeant bluntly. Out here alone w
discovered we were more than friends
That is all, sir" .
For an instant Elliott hesitated
held by the strange etiquette of rank
then the gentleman conquered the sol
der, and he drew OF his glove, anC
held out his hand.
II can congratulate you, Miss Nc
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-09-04
coevRsonT 1912 BY A.c.necLvRo q CO.

Donald" he exclaimed frankly. ~
have known Sergeant Hamlin for two
years; he is soldier and gentle
man"
The red blood swept into heI
cheeks, her eyes Frightening.
"He is my soldier" she replied soft
ly, land the man love-"
They rode together down the steer
hillside covered with its mantle OF
snow to join the little body of troop
ers halted in the valley. Only once
did Elliott speak.
you know Black Kettles camp
Sergeant"
I'VE were almost within sight Of It,
sir. l saw his pony herd distinctly"
Where was that?"
ION the Canadian, close to the
mouth of Buffalo Creek"
did you learn anything as to the
number OF Indians with him?"
Nothing definite, but 1t is a large
encampment, not all Cheyennes."
$50 we heard, but were unable to
discover the exact situation. We have
been feeling our way forward eau
tiously. l fear 1t is going to be my
unpleasant duty to separate you and
Miss Mcdonald. We shall need your
services as guide, and the lady will
be far better off with the main col
umn. Indeed some of the empty wag-
ons are to be sent back to Camp Sup
ply tonight, and probably Custer will
deem 1t best that she return with
them. This winter campaigning is
going to be rough work, outside of
the fighting. You know Custer, and
his style; besides Sheridan is him
self at Camp Supply in command"
you hear, Molly?"
Eyes; of course, I will do whatever
General Custer deems best. Are there
any women at Camp Supply, Maori"
Yes, few; camp women mostly,
although there may be also an officers
wife or two-19th Kansas volunteers"
Then it will be best for me to go
there, If | can," she smiled. IL am
desperately in need of clothes"
81 suspected as much. l will ar
range to give you guard at once
And you, Sergeant? AS you are still
under special orders, presume have
no authority to detain you in my com
mand."
Il prefer to remain, sir" grimly
Dupont, Miss McDonald's captor, is
alive and in Black Kettles camp. We
still have feud to settle"
Good; then that is arranged; all,
Miss Mcdonald. allow me to present
Lieutenant Chambers. Lieutenant, de
tail three men to guard the lady back
to the main column. Have her taken
to General Custer at once"
very well, sir; and the command"
Elliott looked at the Sergeant in
quiringly.
THAT is for Sergeant Hamlin to de-
termine; he has just been scouting
through that country, and will act as
guide"
The Sergeant stood for a moment
motionless beside his horse studying
the vista of snow-draped hillside. The
region beyond the crest of the ridge
unrolled before his memory.
Then we will keep directly on up
this valley, sir" he said at last. ITS
Wolf Creek, is 1t not? We shall be
safer to keep out of sight today, and
this depression must lead toward the
Canadian. May exchange mounts
with one of those men going back,
Major? ! fear my pony is about
done"
Certainly"
There was no opportunity for any
thing save simple grasp of the hand,
ere Molly rode away with her escort.
Then the little column of troopers
moved on, and Hamlin, glancing back
ward as he rode past, took his place
in advance beside Major Elliott
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-09-04
Had nnod Precedent.

When ]. Sloat Fassett of New
York was making one Of his cam
paigns for congress his Democratic
opponent derided him because he
parts his name in the middle. II ad
NIT it," said Fassett in a speech soor
afterward. land am not ashamed Of
It. So long as q. Pluribus UnRm car
stand 1t to have his name parted In
tia middle I think l can. too"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-09-04

1t takes away the plainness. and, in
fact, is the main difference in out
ward appearance between this little
modern cottage and the old-fashioned
one-story house that everybody avoid
ed If possible. But there are other
md more important improvements in
the new construction. Modern meth
DDS of using building paper, cement,
better mortar, and better plaster, are
working wonders in the comfort of
such little houses. 1t is just as cheap
to use these materials as to build a
house in the old-fashioned way. In
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-09-04

and silence, and as they were still
miles away from the position assigned
for Black Kettles encampment, the
men were permitted to build fires and
prepare a warm meal under shelter OF
the bluffs. Two hours later the main
column arrived and also. went into
camp. 1t was intensely cold but the
men were cheerful as they ate their
supper of smoky and half-roasted buff
falo meat, bacon, bareback, and eof-
fee.
In response to orders the Sergeant
went down the line of tiny fires to re-
port In person to Custer. He found
that commander ensconced in a small
tent, hastily erected in little grove
of cottonwoods, which afforded a
slight protection from the piercing
wind. Before him on the ground
from which the snow had been swept
lay a map of the region, while all
about, pressed tightly into the narrow
quarters, were his troop officers. AS
Hamlin was announced by the order
ly, conversation ceased, and Custer
surveyed the newcomer an instant in
silence.
step forward, Sergeant" he said
quietly. "Ah, yes; l had forgotten
your name. but remember your face" "
he smiled about on the group. I'VE
have been 80 scattered since our or
ganization, gentlemen, that we are all
comparative strangers" He stood up.
lifting in one hand a tin cup of coffee.
Gentlemen, all we of the Seventh re-
joice in the honor of the service,
whether 1t be upheld by officer or en-
listed man. l bid you drink toast
with me to Sergeant Hamlin."
But, General, have done nothing
to deserve"
observe the modesty Of a real
hero. Yet wait until l am through.
With due regard for his achievements
as soldier, l propose this toast in
commemoration of greater deed of
gallantry than those of arms-the cap
ture of Miss Molly Mcdonald"
There was a quick uplifting of cups,
burst of laughter, and a volley of
questions, the Sergeant staring about
motionless, his face flushed.
What is it. General?"
Tell us the story!"
"Give us the joke!"
"But / assure you it is no joke. /
have it direct from the fair lips of the
lady. Brace yourselves, gentlemen.
for the shock. You young West Point
ers lose, and yet the honor remains
with the regiment. Miss Molly Nc
Donald, the toast of old Fort Dodge,
whose bright eyes have won all your
hearts, has given hers to Sergeant
Hamlin of the Seventh. And now
again, boys, to the honor of the resi-
ment!"
Out Of the buzz of conversation and
the hearty words of congratulation,
Hamlin emerged bewildered. finding
himself again facing Custer, whose
manner had as swiftly changed into
the brusque note of command
81 have met you before, Sergeant"
he said slowly, before your assign,
ment to the Seventh, I think. l am
not sure where; were you in the Shen-
andoah?"
81 was, SIR"
"At Winchester"
81 saw you first at Cedar Greek,
General Custer; brought a flag"
That's it; I have the incident
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-09-04
BEST OF ALL INVESTMENTS
This Writer Is Of Opinion That Ono
Can Not Do Better Than Put
Money Into Boy.

A professor of the Chicago univer-
sity has been indulging in figures re-
lating to the cost of rearing a boy.
He says that no matter how poor a
boys parents may be it cost $4,000 to
bring him from babyhood to the age
of eighteen. This is the minimum for
any boy. And you can spend as much
more than this as you please.
The professor, perhaps unconscious
ly, conveys the impression that even
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-09-04
(To BE CoNTINUED.)
Cruel Form of Punishment

A species of punishment, reminis.
cent of barbarisms was melted out a
few days ago to a seven-year-oid boy
of Kiyosu, Japan, by the child's faith
err The little lad committed some
trivial act of disobedience. and the
father punished him by burying him
for forty-eight hours in hole in the
ground. leaving only his head above
the surface.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-09-04
WHEN WIZARDS CUT LOOSE
Compete Among Themselves In Per
Torrance Of Wonders at Banquet
In London.

The wizards at Anderton's hotel at
the seventh annual bnaquet Of the
Magic circle, under the presidency of
Nevil Maskelyne, bore themselves like
ordinary citizens for the greater part
Of the evening. Their real and ex-
traordinary nature came out, however.
1t last The magicians began compel
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-09-04

clothes, there are unquestionably ma
gicians still.-London Telegraph
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21
MARSHALL TELLS CLASS
LIFE DEMANDS "PUNCH

Washington, June pa book in
one hand and boxing glove on the
other is the equipment which Vice
President Marshall prescribes for
graduates.
IF any of you graduates think you
can leave school with only your edu-
cation and make a career you had bet
ter put on boxing gloves" he aid. 1T
takes more than book learning to make
"a successive carer; it requires a real
man and woman behind the situation -
Mr., Marshall preached this doctrine
to the graduating class of Central
High School here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21
Fanatic Fragments
BY FRANK LONG.

Now that the of the local team
with the CON-
especially those pledged the and have not paid
it. not calling Offering anything for It
The team recently playing good ball team the
League far better of them
The directors hard time it managing
and like other things OF
public nature a complete success is made
of have pledged funds
can do is to come pledges and keep the
localte strictly n
Announcement Friday the Of
of the Manager uhi
able direct the team
baseball be left IN
hands toward keeping the
which should mean
a new in professional baseball here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21
MODERN PROGRESS.

A noted English parliamentarian
tossed back his thick white name of
hair, stroked his white beard and said
in broad Scotch accent to New York
reporter:
THE rise in world wages has been
great, but the rise in world prices mas
been greater. We have had progress,
but it has been progress In the wrong
direction.
"A tourist was travelling in your
far west. AS he inspected an Indian
encampment he said to his cowboy
guide:
"And are these Indians progress
ing?
Fletcher life,' the cowboy an
swered, taking a fresh chew of tobac-
CO. 'Betcher life they're progressing.
All their medicine men are patent
medicine men now"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21
HOUSTON SUSPENOS
VICTOR h. 0LMSTEAD
Continued from page y

resulting in dissatisfaction confusion
and inability to maintain prop II
discipline led to the charges it WAS
said.
The solicitor of the department al
ready has started an investigation
and to avoid any suggestion of collu-
sion, Secretary Houston decided it
be better for Mr.. Olmstead to be out Of
the office during the inquiry.
The investigation is likely to result,
it as suggested by an official, in the
transfer of the entire bureau of sta
tistics to the census bureau.
Some changes had already been
made as the result of the complaints
which led to todays action, but these
i. was said, had only accentuated the
general dissatisfaction at the chiefs
administrative methods.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21
L. H. TAYLOR DIES VERY
SUDDENLY IN CORDELi

Cordele, Ga, June 2O.-Mr. l.. H
Taylor, a prominent insurance man OF
Cordele, dropped dead this morning al
10 o'clock from heart failure.
Mr.. Taylor was seated on the We.
randa at he home of Mr.. P. S. Bar
Der discussing a business matter when
death came to him instantly.
Mr.. Taylor leaves a wife and several
children, among whom are Levi Tay-
lob and Alex Taylor, of Macon, and
Henry W. Taylor, of Waycross.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21
E. |. CaPSWGII Medicine TO-,
Americas, Ga.

Gentlemen: 1t gives me great pleas
ure to recommend the sale of Liver
Aid. 1t has proven the best seller we
have ever put on our shelves, ard fur
thermore We highly recommend your
method of advertising, because il
brings results. AS to the value of the
preparation the writer speaks from eX-
perience, as it has been used in his
home with wonderful results. We do
not hesitate to recommend it to any
one who has been in the habit of TAX
ing calomel, and a great many of our
sales have been accomplished in that
way. We have never had bottle re-
turned because of the lack of results
which speaks for itself.
Wishing you the continued success
which you so richly deserve, We are
yours truly
BURLINGTON & MOORE,
Per R. A. burlington.
Wilson, n c.
ELC-WW
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21
Modern Conditions.

Nov, this is witchs test" said
the young man who was the life of the
Halloween party, land in performing
it l must pretend to ride a broom
stick"
Pm sorry, but we haven't broom
in the house" faltered the hostess.
Would it work with a carpet sweep,
err"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21
candor No Man Ever Exhibited.

Now that you have made $50,000,-
900, l suppose you are going to keep
right on for the purpose of trying to
get a hundred millions?"
NO, sir. You do me an injustice.
I'm going to put in the rest of my
time trying to get my conscience into
a satisfactory condition"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21
DIET AND HEALTH
HINTS
BY DR.. T. ]. ALLEN
Food Specialist
CAUSES OF PELLAGRA.

II was proved by thorough
dIetetic tests made by the state
of Illinois, that peIIagrs is not
caused by eating corn, as Pro-
fessor Lombroso and other ItaI-
Ian authorities had concluded.
Now experiments conducted by
an Atlanta physician seem to
lead to the conclusion that bu-
lyric acid caused by the fer
mentation of rancid fats Ia the
cause-and it is we'll to note
that butyrIc acid ls developed
in cooking of some fats, espe-
cIalIy that Of the peanut-and
this conclusion 10 supported by
many clinical cases quoted In
"CIlnieaI Medicine" by another
physician, who found that many
patients who suffered from pei
agra had subsisted largely on
corn and bacon. Corn contains
a larger per cent. Of "t than
the other cereals and the italian
authorities concluded that tho
poor were especially liable be-
cause they used much spoiled
corn meal. Another Atlanta
physician, however, Endorses the
theory Of Or. Sambon, that pei
lagrA 10 due to the bite OF a fly,
baslna his conclusion largely on
the similarity Of conditions In
Italy and In Georgia, where Il
has several times been epIdem-
lc. It has been fully estab-
lIsned that there 10 no danger
In fresh corn, but whether the
conclusion that rancid fat Is the
cause 10 correct or not, II 10
we'll to note that rancid or
highly cooked fat Of any kind
10 to be avoided.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21

dence, as modern in all of its appoint
ments as any home in Americas, and
here Mrs. Clay, who formerly resided
there, goes often to direct the affairs
of this large farm to which fact is
due largely the success attained.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21
Scarce as Hens Teeth,

Mr.. Crimsonbeak bachelor
friend OF mine is looking for partner
for his joys and sorrows.
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-Well, 1t seems
to me he's a long time about it.
Yes; you see, he's looking for
silent partner"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21

First Hobo-Why am yu looking SO
sad dis mawnin', pardner?
Second Hobo-Why, | am suffering
from irrigation.
First Hobo-Irrigation? You mean
irritation?
Second Hobo-No; irrigation. Do
woman in de wayside cottage emptied
pail of hot water on my head.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21
Well Supplied.
What II the rain
His top piece WetsE
He won six lids
On lection bets.
Easy.

Easy.
III were dealing with those Eng
lish sutfragettes who go on hunger
strikes Id soon break up the scheme .
How would you do III"
whenever they started anything OF
that kind Id slip plate Of pickles In
side the cell door"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21
Mostly Wind.

What kind OF a man is Squire Sim
mons, anyway
We'll I'll tell you. You've seen
them snow storms aleng airly in the
winter, when there's a good deal of
wind, but not much sleighing! That's
the sort he Judge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21

"Oh, papa. Mr.. Spooner proposed last
night"
Are you sure that he loves you?''
"He said tina de'd die for me- papa.
We'll, you'll both die if you try to
live on the salary he's getting, "-Bost-
on Transcript.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21
Just a Game,

Didn't l tell you what I'd do if
caught you drinking those cocktails
again"
Honest, dad, I'm just playing a
Halloween game"
"A Halloween game?"
Yes; ducking for cherries"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21
LARGE ENOUGH

alesman-CaTpets. This way,
madam. Are your rooms of good
size?
Customer-We live in a fat
Salesman-Ohi Carpet remnants
two aisles to the right
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21
Additional Games In Empire League

Additional Games IN. Empire League
August Holiday; Thomavle Valdosa August A. 10 and 49,
wavcro at Brunswick Cordee dates
Brunswick at Thomasrie 20 Yadoa at Americas
Same dates at Wycross at Vadosta
August Americas Brunswick same dates InomaS'l
at Corde Vdosta at Thomasve August
o. % and 27 Brunswick at wayco Gode at Americas
an
cut THIS OUT AND PASTE UP FOR REFERENCE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21
LARGE PLANTATION IN
CHARGE OF MRS. CLAY
Successful Administered it Forms One of Largest Plan
tationS in Sumter County

s. OF the farm several years, and results
9, each year from the cotton crop is from
ID five hundred to six hundred bales, az
IS. cording to seasons, with other crops
in in proportion.
of Mr.. Hudson visited this beautiful
Mt farm yesterday, and declared the
there to be the finest he had seen in
n Sumter county. The cotton is waist
I'd high, and filling up with bolls AMI
I. blooms. Great stretches of cornfelds
ic indicate that food crops are not nes-
at lected on the Clay plantation. Tie
corn crop is very fine, and yield If
ii sixty to seventy-fve bushels per acre
ID is promised, in the opinion of former
B. Commissioner Hudson, himself a prac
ID tical farmer and with excellent ideas
" regarding crops.
II The cotton fields are clean of grass,
III Mr.. Hudson said, and that portion If
n. the crop is practically made and laid
s by.
IL The barns are filled with oats, as an
~ excellent grain crop was made this
m year The farm is self sustaining in
8 every sense, as besides the fine crops
x grown there is nearly enough meat
ar and syrup produced there every year
e. to supply the laborers, and content
tn ed set they are indeed
ay The browning beauty Of the planta-
MT ton is the handsome two story resi-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21
What a Father Wrote.

I remember, I remember, the house I was
born,
The little window where my son came
creeping in at morn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21

What business are you engaged
in?"
Collecting"
collecting WHAT"
The living the world owes me. -
New York Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-21

Misunderstanding are progenitors
of lot of lies.