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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
Smithson on the Continent

1t was electrical The Italians
face relaxed. The anger went out of
his black eye. He bowed magnificent
ly and stepped aside, and after vol
uble explanation TO the lovers, sat
down
Smithson whistled mentally.
'Phew lie thinks I've apologized"
Presently the tall man turned, and,
pointing to Smithsons gold watch,
stammered slowly: "You-haf-
time?"
What! You speak English? 81
Smithson proudly exposed to view
the face Of the watch.
"A leetle," was the answer.
All four were now smiling. The
beautiful girl, especially, seemed
gratifed at the calm after the storm.
The train ran into the station.
Naples" Smithson exclaimed.
"Anpoli," the Italian answered.
you eat?"
Rather"
With a pleasant farewell the lovers
departed in a carriage, and Smithson,
casting after the beautiful girl a re-
gretful glance, accompanied the tall
man on foot to a restaurant. An
experience to tell the chaps at home. "
he told himself. Cant stand a vaca-
ton without incident"
But he grumbled when, after a
meal of delicate dishes which he could
scarcely swallow, the proprietor of
the restaurant negligently placed be-
fore him bill for two.
An Argument.
mo, no, you mistake" he said cas-
lily.
Sir our price" stammered the pro-
prietor, reproachfully. And the dark
man nodded assent.
But I've not brought you-you
brought me-you crook" Smithson
expostulated. He offered FIVE francs,
half the sum claimed
The proprietor rejected it with a
torrent of protest, endless as the dark
mans in the train.
Smiling, as before, Smithson re-
peated the verse which had then
acted so soothingly. It had no eff
feet. Finally he exploded: Il wish
knew Paradise Lost I'd recite
the whole book at you" AS a last
resort, with a forced smile he began:
The boy stood on the burning
deck"
"Burnidek?" the proprietor inter
rupted. What ess burnidelx ?"
"ConfOund you" Smithson thun-
dered, that's where the boy stood
Do you think I'm going to listen to
you fellows EARNING without saying
word?"
A passing gendarme entered. Pro
test was useless. AS an alternative
to accompanying the officer Smithson
paid ten francs and stamped into the
street.-the gendarme accepting from
the proprietor one franc for settling
the dispute.
On his way to the landing stage,
whittier he went to inquire if his liner
were in, Smithson felt for his watch
1t was gone!
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19

tn HE fowler's cottage stands at
the edge of the fields where the
estuary of the whitewater
joins the main, and if there be a more
desolate spot in the Lancashire coast
l have yet to find it.
When I went down to the cottage
the other night the weather, for all
its roughness, seemed likely to favor
fowIing. When 1 reached the fowler's
cottage I found its owner in strange
mood. He was walking rapidly from
kitchen to parlor, pausing every now
and again to open the kitchen door
and look out to seward.
I'm sorry we've come down" he re-
marked as 1 reached the door, for l
can't come wi ye tonight"
why not?'' I asked. Aren't you
we'll? There is nothing the matter
with wind or weather and the tidell
bring a great many birds up"
That's right enough, he replied;
"and there's nOthin 'XaCtly wrong WI
me, but 1t is my unlucky night, and |
3ussnt go out
lWtIe llItt y cal = cit7O Ael9N MS ~
he said: "chanced | were fight shoot
in and didn't have no luck what
somever. There was a shower of
birds come out from the deCoy pond,
but blame me if they didn't keep out
If range like, and I couldn't come
near them nohow An as I walked
oack Tong the sea wall, a greet ole
owl came shrillkin' right past me an
thought, mebbe, she were a witch,
an I counted she'd driven the birds
away from me- so / let fly and drop
ped her, and she were only an owl aft
ct all, for if so be she had been a
witch the shot couldn't have stopped
her So ! picked her up and carried
her home for to stuff, and I count that
were an unluCky thing to do An
the very next night, three years ago
tonight. with the wind just as you
see it now an the moon in most the
same quarter / went out long the
saItincs for To hide behind a knoll,
for reckoned the duck were gettin
some shy of the sea wall
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19

II NHINGS went along quietly with Jennie for
i three or four weeks. She had paid the
$3.50 weekly instalment on her clothes reg
ulary, but she noticed everything was not quite
right at the office. Her former girl friend would
not speak to her and Jennie often noticed her wills
pering TO the other girls, and then they would all
look at Jennie.
Jennie knew they talking about her, but
she could not find out what it was they said
Usually in the office during the dun season,
they laid several Of the girls off let them go en-
tirely but they always kept the best ones-the
ones that always did just little MORE than the
boss asked them to do.
Jennie had always been among these, for she
worked hard and kept her mind her work
that Is she used to before she got the foolish ideas
about clothes and wanting to do like other girls
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attention to one Of the most neglected
parts of everybody's education. The
man or woman who knows the birds is
a rara avis (''rare bird') in these days,
and that, too, when so much is said of
the charms and wonders Of natural
history. Even in the country. there
are only about half dozen birds, such
as the robin, the bobolink. the barn
swallow. the bluebird and the sparrow,
that any person you meet can tell you
anything about. For most people birds
are only birds. Yet if you will read
such a book as old Gilbert Whites
Natural History of Selborne"-one of
the most delightful books ever written
you will be quickly convinced that
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
Accepted.

Darling" whispered the ardent
sutton, Il lay my fortune at your
feet"
Your fortune?' replied she in sur
prise. II didn't know you had one"
We'll. it isn't much OF a fortune,
but It win look large beside those tiny
feet"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19

gerly, seeing an opening for effective ar
gument. And what l want to know
is, when that's going to be, for you see
supposing you was to stay here for
ever; then you wouldn't ever settle IT
Now as man to man, would your"
Mr.. Twigg laughed.
We'll, no, he admitted. pleasantly
Since you put it that way, shouldn't
But YOU needn't be afraid Very nice
place, this-pleasant, and quiet and all
that, but not quite the spot for a per
manent residence. AS a matter of fact,
was thinking of leaving this morning.
There's a train in about a half hour,
isn't there2 And I've sent my trunks
up to the station"
"Oh, you have, have you?" said Mr..
Pollock, with a momentary suspicion.
Then you and me can settle up before
you go-comfortable and pleasantIike. "
Certainly" answered Mr. Twigg,
promptly. I've just got TO go upstairs
and pack the small handbag, and then
I'll come down and settle up"
Very well. sir" said Mr.. Pollock, be
coming more respectful at the pros
pect of approaching payment. You
can't say no fairer than that"
His Account.
lie went into the bar TO add up the
details Of his account, putting on a few
dollars for luck. When Mr. Twigg de-
scended he presented him with the bill
The fisherman put down his handbag
and thrust his hands into his trouser
pockets. as though to produce the neces-
sary coin. In the midst of the process
he paused and looked abstractedly at
the landlord
You've treated me very WELL" he
said, and I shall recommend this place
to my friends And in return. I can
show you a tip that ought 10 be use
full to man in your line of business.
If you'd like to know I can show you
a way TO get two kinds Of beer out Of
one barrel"
Two kinds Of beer out OF one bar
rel?" said Mr.. Pollock. staring. why
it can't be done"
Two kinds Of beer" repeated Mr.
Twigg. Mild and bitter"
well, If you can do that" said Mr.
Pollock. scratching his head you're a
marvel"
IT'S perfectly easy when you know
how TO do it," answered Mr. Twige,
nonchalantly. I'm be glad to snow it
TO you. You've got a oarrel Of beer
In the cellar, I SUPPOSE"
Just got new one this morning"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19

she saw
OF late Jennie had been thinking more of the
good times she had, and wanted to have than she
had of her work. and had made several mistakes
in her work, for which she was called down" by
the boss
She felt and knew that the other girl was doing
all she could to make Jennie lose her Job, and
what then of the $l.50 weekly installment on her
clothes, and also the remainder Of her $500 week
that was so badly needed Mt home.
Jennie had not the fellow since Tom met
them at the door going to the hotel and had re-
allied what narrow escape she had when Tom
told her what awful place 1t was One of the
girls told Jennie that the boss wanted to see her
and with a dryness in her throat and huttering
heart she went slowly toward the private office of
the boss. HAL COFFMAN.
ITO be continued
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19

II
1t was in the Continental
train running down to Naples.
Smithson, clerk in London shipping
Office, on the most ambitious vacation
of his life. was the chief spectator.
The tall. dark Italian who was talk
ing to the young couple in animated
style did not seem at all embarrassed
by their conduct
Smithson shifted in his corner seat
and tried not to look in their direc-
ton. But his glance repeatedly
strayed to the ive-complexioned girl
jet-haired, brilliant eyed, whose ador-
er. as young and sun tinted as herself
embraced her neck with his right arm
and fondled her fingers with his other
hand.
"Ah!"
Smithson had remembered he was
in Italy-the country of romance. He
felt more at ease. To show his toler-
ance he would beg a match. Igno-
rance of Italian, was nothing TO a man
crossing the Continent to catch a Ger
man liner for the return Mediterra-
mean trip-all to be achieved in
fortnight.
After several genial glanCes at the
trio, which seemed to give great Of
Tense, he took out his pipe, and, fixing
his eyes on the tall dark man. he
pointed TO his empty bowl and struck
an imaginary match on his trousers.
A direct insult could not have
caused a more startling Outourst 1t.
came like a gunshot-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
Talked Through His Nose.

From America comes the story Of a
Scotsman who, while viewing a stat
ne Of George Washington, was APP
preached by an interested American.
Il think you'll agree with me, sir"
said the American. that he was a
great and good man. A lie never
passed his lips"
"Weel,' said the Scot. Il suppose he
talked through his nose. like the rest
o. We"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
A Vacation Idea.

When you go into the country or
to the seashore for your vacation,
take a book on ORTHODOXY along,
and make acquaintance with the
many species Of birds which you are
sure to see. Study them with an
opera glass and make photographs of
them with your camera. Learn to
distinguish them from one another
not only by their plumage, but by
their songs, their calls their manner
of flight, the character of their nests
and the places that they most fire.
quent; watch their daily life and
habits; follow them through the fields
and into the forests-and don't shoot
them! You will find in this way that
a new source Of interest in the world
you live in has been opened for you.
One of the recollections of child
hood that l should most regret to
lose is that Of the wonderful song
Of a thrush that l used to hear at
shutdown, ringing across the fields
sweetest sound I ever heard I
would leave my play and stop to
listen in simple wonder. It was long
before ! found out the name of the
bird that sang that marvellous even
ing song, which fascinated everyone
who listened to it, and / never caught
sight of the bird itself, and yet it
seems to me that l shall hear that
melody as long as the cells of mem
DRY transmit their impressions!
And yet men endowed with the d.
vine gift of human intelligence muir
der birds by wholesale; murder them
for their plumage; murder them to
get a new dainty for jaded aPpetites;
murder them, most horrible of ALL for
the mere sake of killing; to see their
delicate feathers fly from the impact
of the shot, and their little bodies
drop maneIed upon the ground! And
this is caIled-SPORT!
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
Bright Eyes.

A less steady eye would have quail
ed beneath the Italians flashing gaze.
But SmithsOn had noticed the curious,
bewitchiug light in the orbs Of the
beautiful girl, which were directed
toward his face, and he replied grand
ly:
Not at ALL"
The dark man retorted with a tor
rent of sentences.
Smtthson might have used the sin
gle Italian word he knew, "apologia,"
but he recalled the advice given him
by an uncle at Dover: Nephew. if
you get into vocal dilemma with a
foreigner, meet volubility with volu-
bility-reCite poetry, anything; but
don't falter, and, above all, gesticu-
late and smile"
Sentence on sentence still stumbled
from the dark man. A look Of soft
ness had come into the eyes of the
girl opposite, put she chung to her
lover as if the little clerk was a bold
highwayman.
There was no longer any reassur-
ance in the beautiful girls face When
the little clerk sought it she cringed
before his glance, and the tall man
moved to screen her from view.
The train slowed down slightly. Oc-
casiOnally the little clerk cast a fur
tive glance at the scenery flying by.
He could think only of poetry as a
means Of stemming the others tide Of
wrath. He leaned back, and with the
smile of a seTaph looked up at him
and begin in pathetic, pacifying tones:
An Experiment.
Il am out of humanity's reach.
! must finish my journey alone.
Never hear the sweet music of speech,
| start at the sound of nv own"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
He Speaks.

Morning. Mr. Twigg" he said alb
rupuy, in response to the dsherman's
greetings No luck, l suppose2 one
can't do much when the skys as bright
as it Is. There's a small matter l was
wanting to speak to you about-that lit
tie account of mine"
He coughed and drew his stout form
little more upright Mr.. Twigg's dark
eyes rested upon him moment and
then wandered away to the right, to
where the little country station stood,
neat and trim. amongst its howery
beds.
I think ] told you" he said, that 1
proposed to settle when / left"
Exactly" answered Mr.. Pollock ca
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By GARRETT P. sERvIss.

attractive, and merciless hunting has
almost driven them from the eastern
shores of the United States. as well as
from those OF Western Europe and
the British Isles
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
Mild and Bitter

n r. POLLOCK, the landlord of the
MI Comfortable Gill;" sat at his
door looking out upon the
dusty road and the stretch of meadow
beyond and beyond that again at the
line Of pollard willows which marked
the stream. He took from his pocket
a large white handkerchief, upon which
a crop of red spots had broken out
very much as though it had had the
measles. and wiped his forehead with
It, careless Of infection.
The morning was hot, and he had just
been engaged in severe physical exer-
ton, nothing less than the conveyance,
with the help Of the brewers men, of a
thirty-six gallon barrel Of ale into the
cellar. The feat had been safely ac-
complished, and he had cause for salts
faction. Yet all was not well with him.
There was a slight frown upon his fore
head and a thoughtful expression in his
watery blue eyes as they roved across
the meadows to a spot by the stream.
where stood a figure of a man clad in
Norfolk jacket and knee breeches and
carrying fishing rod Mr. Pollock
eyed him thOughtfully, and scratched
his stubble on his chin-of which he had
two
Been here three weeks" he NUT
tered and I amt seen the color of his
money yet. Promises-yesl Settle when
he goes! But then, he amt a-going-
and living on the fat Of the land. too.
Not overmuch baggage to speak of, Of
course, he may be a gentleman Very
likely he is But then. again, he mayn't
be. No. It's no go. I'll have it out
with him this very morning"
He sttffened in his determination as
he saw the fisherman turn from the
stream and come toward him across the
meadows. 1t was evident that the
mornings sport had not proved very sat
isfactory. As he came nearer he re-
veaIed himself as a slightly built man
with dark hair, narrow black eyes and
a humorous twist about the corners OF
his mouth. lie greeted Mr.. Pollock
cheerfully, but the landlord, having
made up his mind TO an unpleasant
duty, was not to be put off by bland
ishments.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
A Knowing Bird.

But they know their enemy and in
recent times they have chosen their
breeding places in spots almost mac
cessible to the hunters. Lately one of
their concealed breeding places has
been found on a lonely part of the
coast of Norfolk, England. and the
photographs were taken there by
hunters who had no other aim than to
increase our knowledge of the ways
and peculiarities of animals which, as
far as we know, have as good a right
to enjoy the gifts of nature as we
have.
One interesting fact about this home
of English terms is that it is believed
to be far older than the British EN-
pire, there being evidence that they
have inhabited it from time anterior
to that of the arrival of the conquer
ing Normans
The story of the terms serves to call
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19

the bird world is worth great deal of
attention, and that those who know
nothing about it are as ignorant of
some of natures greatest charms as
are those who do not know one star
from another
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-01-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office, Roseburg, Oregon,
January 22. 1913.
Notice is hereby given that Vern
Cook of Kerby. Oregon, who. on No
yember 3d. 1911, made homestead
entry. serial No. O7673. for NE4
SWA NWA SEA and Lots and
3 of section 10, township 80 S,
range Z W. Willamette meridian.
has filed notice OF intention to make
Communication proof TO establish
claim TO the land above described,
before Herbert Smith. T.. s commits
sioner, at his Office, at Grants Pass,
Oregon. ON jhe Bird day of March.
1913
Claimant names as witnesses.
y r.. Hodgdon, Charles May Casad.
George Baldwin, j II Maynord all
of Kerby Oregon
b. r. JONES. Register.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-01-24
CHARLES C. coUTANT.

The sorrow that comes with the
death OF one held in high esteem
loses somewhat OF Us polgnancy
when the departed had made proper
accounting for the talents that were
given into his keeping; when the
life had been 80 lived that there
were left no regrets at It's manner
regret only that there must come
separation, loss Of association, the
closing OF the book for one who had
done his duty we'll.
There Is no death for the works
OF a man like Charles G. Coutant
and In those works our friend shall
continue to live. Wherever his la
bors have taken him, first in the
great city of New York, then in Old
Mexico, in Alaska, and finally in Ore
gon, this man has left his impress.
Charles G. Coutant is remembered
for the good he has done and In that
memory and in the structures which
he has buIlded through friendship he
still lives though the pulse has
ceased its beating.
Endowed with an energy that knew
no bounds, a courage that knew no
defeat, an ability that made him
marked In every community, he was
power unto himself, tower OF
strength for every enterprise in
which he enlisted
Tears are shed for the loss OF this
man but none because IN life he had
done less than his full duty by his
fellow man.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-01-24
ROGUE RIVER APPLES IN CAL
lFORNIA.

What the individual producer can
do when he goes out after a market
himself was demonstrated by Geo. A.
Hamilton during the past week. Mr..
Hamilton lives at Fruitdale, where
he has a commercial orchard and
general farm Unable to make a sat
isfactory sale Of his apple crop here,
Mr.. Hamilton loaded car with
spitzenbergs, Baldwins, etc. and
went into the Los Angeles market
with them, going individually to
make his own sales and so get away
from the commission men The car
netted Mr. Hamilton $6620O, or an
average OF just about a dollar a box
Included IN the shipment were some
small apples that could not command
the top price so that the sale must
be considered a most satisfactory
one In view OF the flooded condition
Of the present season market
The dealer to whom this carload
was sold has written Mr Hamilton
since the latter's return from the
south asking for second car, and
this Is now being loaded out by
Messrs II. T. pritchard and Geo. Eat.
ON, Mr Hamilton having disposed
Of all OF his crop.
California will always be one OF
the best markets for Rogue river ap.
pies. South OF this there is no dis.
trict that produces the first quality
apple. aud this district viii not only
have the advantage of quality over
all other districts, but will likewise
have the added advantage OF near.
ness to the market. Both Hood Riy-
er and Wenatchee apples are sent to
the California market but these Will
not be able to compete with Rogue
river apples when We properly In.
wade the southern field. That mar
ket belongs here and the producers
should be ready 10 take care OF %
next season.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-01-24
NOTICE or EXECUTION SALE ON
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE.

In the Circuit Court OF the State Of
Oregon for Josephine county
Charles Fe,lner PIalnun,
VS.
Robert Reed. The Washing
ton Shoe Manufacturing
Company @ corporation.
The Noyes-Norman Shoe
Company @ corporation.
R l.. Sabin, the Southern
Oregon Supply COMPANY
corporation defend
ants
Notice les hereby given chat by
virtue ot au execution ou tine fore
closure of real property duly is-
sued by the clerk o., the circuit cour,
OF lhe state ot Orcluu for Josephine
county In the above entitled cause.
and dated january 23 1918. and
wherein the paiuUn dld ou january
l5, 1913. recover @ Judgment and
decree against the defendants for the
SUM ol Sl0Uu.0U principal. S2S388
interest 100000 attorneys fees. and
Slt.-' costs with interest from the
date of ludsmcnt nc the rate of DO
per cent per uunum. and decreemg
the sale OF the real property herein
.aityr described for the satisfaction
ot said Judgment and avgrumg inter-
esq and costs ol sale
Now therefore, will ON Monday.
February %. 1913. ut tho nOur nf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-01-24

The early 0Os found COutnt in Wyoming and mere as
Kansas he a once prominent in promoting the "ee
his adopted state addition to his newspaper work there ~ "ro
history Of wyoming magnificent record of the commonwealth
f lis earliest days. work authority in all matters per-
, 60 ,orritorv and state Through the publication Of these
volumes ne established position historian OF ability
A. state librarian of Wyoming Mr. Coutan won the commen
~ f tbe entire citizenship being admirably fitted by nature and
by inclination this office.
The following of Charles g. Coutan publish
cd the Cheyenne the period of his work in that
~ we'll shows the the and the position he Occu
pied n the public mind:
ProtabIy no who lived in the state has given so
much natutou public good Colonel Coutant might
be called Wyomings industrial John the Baptist for he has been
preaching in preparing the for 10 these
Colonel real pleasure out of boring for
water ON sandy waiting for the potato suppant the
cactus than most men could settling highly
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