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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-01-23

smiled. The fish. a black bass Of
three pounds. came into view Of the
boat. The f1sherlady sQuealed with
delight-but the fish. seeing his tor.
mentors, made a desperate break for
liberty. The woman. gripping the rod
firmly, resisted the attack. whereat
the hook tore loose and the dangling
halt flew high in the air above her
head!
"Oh, isn't that too bad!" she e \.
claimed. disappointment shadowing
her pretty face.
when you have hooked a fish or
a man." he began quietly. land either
shows a disposition to plunge. give a
little line. Keep a taut but not too
'resistlng hold. When the fury of the
plunge is over. reel In cautiously. II
you do this. the man or the fish will
always come back captive"
Il never have had occasion to need
your advice" she said simply.
81 see you are a novice at-fishing,"
he said, patronizingly.
She colored.
II haven't found 1t necessary. or de-
slrable. sir, to become overly prof.
cient!" proudly.
But your husband" he said, as he
threw out his line, may prove"
Pardon me-" She spoke haughtily.
my husband. should | ever have one.
will not be the sort that will need to
be called back. He"
"Of course not" he said in a concili-
atory voice. They neve are-until
after marriage"
He was struggling now with a gamy
Oswego. which he landed finally by
jumping from the boat and skimming
1t in on the sandy beach.
AS he did so. a rough fellow with
a nondescript SLOUGH hat pulled SCOOP
shovel fashion over his face and
dressed in the typical native style,
sprang from behind a clump of bushes
and bawled:
Il thought SO. Col darn ye. you're
under arrest"
The mayor looked at this new GUS
todlan with growing interest. The fell
low was long and lank and weather
beaten. The type was recognizable
at first glance. Undoubtedly he was
the local game warden. a shiftless
ne'erdo-well. appointed by a not too
discriminating politician during a hot
campaign.
What's the charge. o~ficer?" asked
Bedight. unlocking the fish and stand
ing over It as 1t Topped upon the sand.
The warden. swelling with impor-
lance. cleared his throat for action.
THAT there fishin' tackle O. yourn
has gnt gang hooks on IL. which IL
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-01-23

S1an!'
The mayor groaned.
Come on!" ordered the warden i'm.
patiently. II amt got no time to be
argin' with skirts. You've violated
the law an l reckon you'll haf to pay
tn fiddler"
Bedight reached to the beach as II
to pick up his fish. Instead. he reached
six inches farther, took a quick, strong
hold on the bottom Of one leg OF the
warden's trousers. gave a mighty tug
upward and. as the disconnected ma
tive turned a somersault in midair.
broke for the boat. Seeing his evident
intent, Miss Andrews encouraged the
leap. but alas for human precision!
In his rush he struck the gunwale.
there was a ~clatter. a scream and the
next instant Miss Andrews found her.
self in seven feet of water. She came
Up with a gasp and would have wum
to safety. for she was athletic, but the
mayor. in the same ~predicament. came
CALAMITY to the rescue. carrying her
to shore In his arms. where he linger-
lukIf ucpOoltCu II z vi thC val III bdlu
The outraged warden. fully believ.
ing that Providence had become his
ally, and delivered into his hands the
resisting criminal. strobe forward and
tapped Bedight authorltatiyely on the
shoulder.
Serves ye right. darn ye. Now you
come along with mel"
For answer Bedight pirouetted in
the sand and, swinging hard, gave the
native a terrific smack on the Jaw
with the fiat Of his hand. With a
howl Of pain and outraged pride that
official turned ANONYMOUSLY and ran
for cover, bawliIg threats of revenge
as he sped toward the village.
In her wet and dripping clothes the
girl sank precipitately upon the sand
and gave vent to scream Of hysterical
laughter. Under the influence Of her
rare good humor. Bedlght's serious
ness ~melted-snd he. too. dropped
upon the beach and reviewed the ludi-
crous side Of the situation In hearty
guffawing.
But we've got to get out OF here"
finally protested the mayor. his face
SOLDERING. II know these country con.
stable fellows. That warden will be
back here in an hour with enough ma
tive talent to arrest a company Of
night riders. It's time for US to
move on"
He righted the boat and collected
the fishing rods. The lunch basket
was hooked with a clever cast and
brought to shore.
Tn not going to move = step from
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CHAPTER Iv.-continued.

She took her seat in the boat and
'Bedight pushed of. The east was a
riot Of efrulgence and the tapping
waves broke in crested turrets Of
gold as they gurgled and splashed on
their way to meet the boat. Rowing
steadily. the mayor studied the face
OF the girl opposite-the face Of a pa
trician. softened by clear blue. kindly
eyes and beautifed by morou red
lips. Unconsciously Bedight caught
himself mentally reading:
With thy red lips. redder still.
Kissed by strawberries on the hill"
He drew the boat to a shady spot
along the beach and rugged q pole
for her.
Bait IT," she commanded. dropping
her magazine.
Bacon rind. minnows. frogs or
worms?" he questioned, hook in hand.
You have just said 1t depends upon
the bait. now bait it," she admonished
curtly.
Put what do you want to catch?"
he insisted.
Fish"
+ He took up an angleworm and i'm.
paled It on the hook, while the girl
watched him, fascinated.
: IL never could do that. Ugh!
But men are wretches!"
Fol answer he threw the line into
the water and handed her the rod.
Obi" she screamed, pulling nerv-
'ously at a bright.eyed perch with
,Tyrian.red fms.
. Let him have It a Bit" cautioned
the mayor.
"Oh, that is the way you fish for
fish. too?" she exclaimed. Why. how
funny"
, He nodded.
Now. see that! He's taken all the
bait and gone away" ruefully. And
you told me to waltz"
"A fish and a man should be landed
at exactly the right moment" he ad-
seriously, avoiding her eyes. III
itrifed with too long. either is apt to
get away with the-er. bait!"
Thank you" she replied coldly. Il
know how to do It now"
, In a trice she had a Hopping beauty
In the boat.
I He rebaited her hook and. picking
up his rod, sent a D%owagiac spinning
Through the air. 1t fell Just without
a bed of moss. There followed q
splash, a neat turn OF the wrist. .
,whirring Of the reel and a cry from
the girl:
"Oh, give It to mel Give It to mel
Let me land him!"
Obediently Bedight handed her the
rod. The fish darted and plunged. She
.reelsd iE frantically. The mayor
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-01-23

SYNOPSIS.

In a spirit of fun Mayor Bedlght. a
summer visitor. Is chased through the
ne catches and kisses. The girls form
themselves into a court and sentence him
Ia do the bidding of one OF their number
each day for ten days. A legislative
measure opposing woman suffrage. which
dropped from the mayors pocket. Is used
70 compel him to obey the mandates OF
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-01-23
"Let Him Have II o Bit"

agin the law. You'll haf t come with
me. mister"
The mayor whistled.
Got q copy Of the law with your"
he asked, with a careful show of re-
spect.
The warden plunged into his coat
pocket and brought forth o paper-cov.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-01-23

"come Back Here, Col Darn Ye, an
Git Arrested"
whispered Mae to Jackie as .hs
slipped by to her room
On the beach OF Arrow island, on
the leeward side. two sand hummocks
that showed convincing evidence Of
having been leaned against might
have been seen in the shimmering
moonl!ght-and they were about SO
far apart.
CTo BE CoNTINUED)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-28
INCREASED = !. !.
ATTENDANCE
AT THE BIBLE LECTURE GIVES
sY MISS TAYLOR At THE N.
p. TEMPLE. ~ y

An Increased attendance was motto
cd AZ the Bible class held at the ".
y. Temple last evening and conduct
cd BY Miss Taylor Of Chicaso. Thu
large auditorium OF tint Temple WIS
filled by men and Women for, thS
lecture and from present Indication
with the Increasing attendance i
will be necessary to throw open tn
doors OF the lecture room TO accom-.
MEDIATE the crowds who wish 10 avail
themselves of this most excellent o.
roriunity Of attending these lecture {.
Miss tn! Tor has already proven hc:.
self to be Bible student and ins,ru".
tor Of Il very higlirlass and Fairmont
people should not fail to attend these
lectures. Especially is it urged that
the new converts will attend the,
lectures aud classes and learn of III.
Bible. and It's teachings.
The frciurra are free. the cxcaa.
tive committee Of the l.yoM campaign
soaring the expense CT the rOur. y
wish tao surplus funds in their hands.
Tie afternoon classes are mo-.
imr3r;ant ana arc eagerly looked To-.
ward TO by those attending.
On account Of the midwccK service
i'll the various churches tho lcciu",.
viii not be given tonight, hut one WI!
be given On Thursday night at tic
| Temple. 1hc lecture OH Thursday cy-
ching vii deal With the story of NJ;
odtmus aud The Woman At the Wi
Of SaTar!a.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-28

workers league will be organized TO-
night. Baptismh service at close Of
addresses tonight We hope that af
many ms possible will conc prepared
for SCriplural Baptism tonight. On
Thursday evening the pastor will hold
IN unique service ami will read with.
cut comment what Rev. John Wesley
Calvin. Euthcr Philip Schan. Weiss.
Chas. Anthem. Prof. Moses Stuart
Whitcfc!d, Adam Clark, Alex d" s.
Stcurda, I.iddcll and Scott and Mctho
d'st Doctrinal tracks have to ray on
baptism Instead of preaching a ser.
; Eion the pastor will read without corr.
inent what the New Testament has T.
say on subject of baptism. Please
, come early II you wish a seat! A very
important meeting Of Sunday school
Officers. teachers and workers Thurs.
day evening after services at ,abrr-
naclc.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-28

the various churches In the diocese
vii meet cn Tuesday evening" June
3id.
1hr coun"il vii be under the dirr,;.
ion Of III. RCvs. G. W. pcicrkim, y. y.
LL.D. and W, l.. Gravatt. d. d. The
proposed change in the aamc of tho
church Mil come up for discussion,
'Iut rs = f,w in West virginia are IN
r;vor Of Il change the result OF ihc
discussion in iurugonc conclusion
III" general convention in the Epis-
c0lnl church in America. meets every
imc" years. and Is due TO met in
New iGrG in October next. italc.
%IlcS FOR his must be chUscn at this
tamh l., council n Charleston, ilm'
minister's aud four Iaymrn hctny ne
required numLCr. The change Of
! ain". % !;h"r VIII dismuporlIonalc
ir,rcS' nlai,cn Of Dicccs will he dis.
GusScd 1T the general convention IN
New Work. .v
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-28
CLOSING
EXERCISES
OF SECOND WARD SCHOOL WILL
BE HELD TOMORROW AFTER.
NOON

On TO morrow Afternoon ut two
o'clock ii,n closing exercises of the
grades OF tho Second ward school will
80 held aud the, friends and patrons
are invited to attend these exercises.
which Will be OF Il most Interesting II,
turc,
The Eighth grades OF all tho ward
schools will hold their completing cx.
crciscs OH Tuesday. June the third.
al the High school and will no, par.
t:ciriatc III the closing programme ost
Thursday. The. eighth grade room,
will be occupied by the seventh grades
who will give q, very interesting pre-.
t,ratumc under the management Of
their class teachers. Miss Dlanch Hur
ry and Miss Marie Boclim. The sr..
cnih and eighth grade art exhibit viii
also be shown in this room by Miss
!ochm, who has had charge of thai
subject IN beth seventh and eighth
grades this year.
Miss Knight aud her pupils OF tho
sixth grade will give very interest.
Ing programme and also have all art
exhibit. ~, -
Miss iiustcad. Miss Huntington ami
Miss Barnes will give programmes In
tic fifth and fourth grades. The art
exhibit in these grades will be- under
he supervision OF Miss Barnes who
has had charge Of that subject IN
those grades.
Miss Brand and Miss Jack. OF Ia,
third grades. will have good pro.
Eramme and n pleasing exhibit. Miss
Crowl will give programme in grad
number Two and also some art work
that will be well worth seeing.
Miss Doydston will conduct soma
very interesting exercises with the Il,
Ne folks In the primary grades.
THE Record" booklet issued by
Tie pupils Of the Second ward school.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-28
RECORDS
ARE MADE At
TOURNAMENT.
RAIN lNTERFEREo WITH ATTEND.
ANcE But DID NOT SPOIL THE
GUNNERS' FUN.

fhe attendance at the shooting tour
nameht. ot1the Fairmont Gun Club a.
westminster yesterday was kept down
very materially by the rain during til"
early morning hours aud Throughout
the day but II was not sufficient to
""ru" ,pe "uo, " 4 nul'per OF
spV''" "ho pra'cu me weather anu
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-28

80. The ,ANswRRERs. as well as tn.
them-get service and satisfaction,
from theml
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-28

has Just been placed oil sale. TIL"
copies are selling ut fifteen cents
each. The booklets contains pictures
OF the different grades and classes.
tho records they have made for the
year and other Interesting articles
ard data,
This school has prepared IN inter
esting exhibition OF. work done In tn
arr departments Of the schools aud
this exhibition will be open TO the pub
lie for inspection each evening this
week after three O'Clock.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-28

Great interest WAS shown in tn"
merchandise event at % targets lh4
amateurs shooting from l6 yards and
Tic professionals from 20 yards.
Following Is the score In this even,
together with the prize won by each
contestant: b.,
Il. Gcrtsell. broke %. silver mounted
carving set.
West, broke rs. silver counted cary
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-28
Deeds Filed.

The following deeds were flied yes.
terday with the coun.y c.crk. for re,
cSrdins:S
u a. G. Crimes aud husl ma t, Harry
y. Vilers. n Parcel of land on the
West Fork river in Grant district: :;
consideration $1,000.
License Issued.
Ii Marriage license were Issued Tu"",
day by the county clerk as follows:
N Amallo Zamjc!li, SO and cancct;i
sNendocrca, 2S, both o. Fa!rmon,.
II salvatore l,lss' utto, 81, anl i''ort.
no Msselarse, Is, bot! Of warihine,
ton, Frank Bc:Ncn. guardian OF Tho
9i5irl gave his ccascn, in person,
9 Ben Little, %. and OPAL .Ni>on. u,
3lo'h orWttson
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-28

ing SET.
'Trtnbis. broke q, Silver kaiyes.asil
forks. &. Il .s. RI.
Watson, broke 81, set silver spoons.
'Day, broke %, set silver spoons.
II. N. Hite, broke %, set knives anl
forks.
Phillips, broke %, set silver spoons.
Anderson, broke %. Powers rod.
'Taylor. broke 90, razor.
Morrison, broke q, set silver
spoons.
NELL. broke 81, set silver spoons.
Encore. broke 2O!, Lefever cleancp
Craft, broke 10. Lcfccver cleaner.
'GosllornI broke is, Leftover cieancs
--+---4- t'Nsinm Ut o.
Indicates professional.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-28
CENTRAL CHRlsTn\ CHURCH.

". II. Hampton, u. d., Pastor
special service will b. held in IT,. tab.
c:naci0 tonight Al $50. The officer.
The various branches Of the Church
york WI give au oullinc OF the wort:
being done by each society. This will
H. an interesting service. A personal
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-28
ANNUAL COUNCIL
OF ,ht Episcopal Church OF wcs. VII.
NJ GINA VIII be Held Soon at
3 4 Charleston.

z The'ihlr,y,sixth "nnGrl ounch o,
tho Prt3os,ant Episcopal church IN
stho Dlocess OF West Virginia, will
meet In 81. Johns church, Charles: IL,
REV. II. d. Roller, rector, on juno
1th, and will continue its meetings
until June 18th. a.ivcs from
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-08-13
Alaska Glaciers Are Receding.

Juneau.--C. l.. Andrews, who Is becoming famous as nature photographer, mountain climber and authority on the physical re- sources and characteristics of Alaska, says the glaciers of Southeastern Alaska are reced- ing and diminishing in size at a more rapid rate than is generally believed.
 Mr. Andrews returned the uth- CT day from Skagway in the Vii cinity of which he spent some time in the mountains and val leys. He visited the "S," the "Upper' and Denver glaciers on the Skagway river, which he had not seen for ten pears. He says that the IS" and 'Upper" gla- ciers that were united ten years ago are now separated by not less than a quarter of mile, and that Denver glacier has .receded at least a quarter of mile in that time, and the face of the ice has changed SO that ii is i'm possible to get on he glacier from the front.
 Mr. Andrews says that while those that are interested in tour ist travel in Alaska will not have to cease advertising the glaciers as among the attractions for some time, the ice is gradually disappearing, and with it's disap- pearance, of course, the weather will become milder.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-08-13
uniaarned, but Wise.

1'm after justice rather than law," said John Dudley, who for twenty-one years, from 1770 to l791, was one of the most popular judges of New Hampshire. He was unlearned in the law, and his edu- cation was so defective that he could not write five consecutive sen- tences in correct English, yet so ac- ceptably did he discharge his ju- dicial duties that Chief Justice Par sons of Massachusetts, one of the most learned of lawyers, said of him, "We may smile at his law and ridicule his language, yet Dudley, take him all in all, was the greatest and best judge ever knew in New Hampshire.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-08-13
STEAMSHIP LINE ALSO
 POINDEXTER'S IDEA

Washington, D. C.,--Senator Miles PuindeXter, of Washing ton state, introduced a resolution in the Senate recently authoriz- ing the president to construct a railroad system in Alaska and also a steamship line from Seat tie to the north. The resolution also provides for the leasing of one-half the coal lands for com- mercial purposes, the remainder to be held by the government for naval cOaling purposes.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-08-13
The Mirror Egg Test.

A test that is good one and may be made in light room is the mirror test. A mirror is placed at the bottom of a box. The lid of the box is fitted with holes large enough to accommodate an egg without being large enough to let it slip through. At the end of the lid is an opening wide enough for both eyes of the operator, who shuts out the light when holding his face close to the opening. The fresh eggs appear clear in the mirror, while the spoiled ones appear as black.-Exchange.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-08-13
BAND CONCERT
 THIS AFTERNOON

The Fort Liscum band gave a concert this afternoon on the court house lawn, which was greatly enjoyed by the citizens of Valdez. The band is the best in the service.
 The program was as follows: March, American Patrol
 Meacham. Grand Selection, Martha"
 FlOtoW. Waltz, ..........."E "Edinburgh'
 BOnniSSau. Medley Overture ............
 'Remicks Hits No. I2.'
 Lampe. Fantasia, Gems of stephen Foster.' Finale .,..... "Batangas Adios." :"
 BrUckenshire. PRIN. MUSICIAN, MARION,
 Director.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-08-13
The Actor He Wanted.

Reinhardt, the producer, was ask ed by friend to interest himself in a young man with histrionic inten- tions.
 ."Is he tall ?" he inquired sharply.
 "Ycs,'' was the assuring response. "Handsome?'
 "Very."
 "Dress well ?"
 Exceptionally so."
 "Good voice?"
 "Voice like a bell"
 "Then l don't want him." re- piled Reinhardt, with a decision which left no room for further pleading. Then he is said to have found Joseph Kurtz-small, shabby, unprepossessing, with no volume of voice-and gave Germany one of its greatest actors.-New York Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-08-13
COLONEL RICHARDSON
 REACHED SOuRDOuGH

Colonel Richardson, in the Road commission automobile truck, left Sourdough yesterday. The colonel will go to Chitina and from there he will leave the auto and ride to Valdez, taking his annual 90-mile riding test, prescribed by the regulations, while Lieut.. Edgerton with Lieut.. Steever will come to Valdez in the machine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-08-13

LOST--A self-flling Conklin fountain pen. Finder please re- turn to II. P. Sullivan and re- ,ceive most liberal reward. Pen is a keepsake.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-08-13

To do with as few things as we can, to see to it that these things are the work of freemen and not of slaves; these two seem to me to be the main duties to be fulfilled by those who wish to live a life at. once free and refined, serviceable to others, and pleasant to themselves.-- William Morris.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-08-13

Fine watch and Jewelry repair ing, all work guaranteed. H. V Herndon, with Owl Drug Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-08-13

WANTED--A girl for general hOusework. Apply to Mrs. Chas. kraemer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-08-13

One-half off on trimmed milli- nery and 25 per cent discount on suits at Harvey's Ioggery.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-08-13

V. A. Paine, deputy clerk of the court, is assisting the clerical force of the Alaska Road Com- mission, during his vacation. :
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-08-13

LOCAL ITEMS
 Moose dance Saturday.
 Plenty of comedy at the Or pheum tonight.
 FOR SALE--One mandolin and case. Mrs. Frank c. Weber.
 Dance Thursday eve for the benet of the hospital.
 Just arrived, line Of latest style waists at Harvey's Toggery.
 FOR SALE--AIl my household furniture. Mrs. Frank c. Weber.
 The Ida, the new Calli2han launch, is making regular trips. to Shoup bay.
 The usual Wednesday night dance at Moose hall tomorrow night.
 Geo. Reinke. the watch repairer and jeWeler. is at the Valdez Drug company.
 T. F. Dougherty is spending a few days on the Minnie claims in the ShOup bay section. The one stamp mill now being work ed has demonstrated that the ore is of high value. Don, the cleVereSt horse in the world, the two-reel feature at the Orpheum tonight. One-half of on trimmed milli- nery and 25 per cent discount on suits at Harveys Ioggery. The Alaska Water, Light & Telephone Go. will keep open house next Sunday, besides ar ranging for transportation for all who care to visit the new power plant in Solomon basin.
 WANTED--A girl for general housework. Apply to Mrs. Chas. kraemer.
 Fine watch and jewelry 1cpair- ing, all work guaranteed. H. ". Herndon, with Owl Drug Co.
 Joe Smith, prospector, who accidentally shot himself in the breast, while out ptarmigan hunting, last Sunday, near Pax sons, died yesterday and was buried, under the instructions of the U. $. ComJr issionrr at Cop per Center. The shot passed through his lungs and he never had a chance for recovery. His two partners, who found him, did what they could to relieve his suferings, until the end came. LOST--A self-tilling COnklin fountain pen. Finder please re- turn to II. P. Sullivan and re- .ceive most liberal reward. Pen is a keeDSake.