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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-02

any bankers that1l take care O. this
thing fer your"
Grigsby laughed ironically.
CANT you lay down on somebody
fer it?"
Grigsby shook his head.
"How's your quo 'arranto proceed
ms 'gainst the Chicago Consolidated?
1T isn't ripe yet" said Grigsby
"and. anyhow, there isn't time. Damn
1t, man." he said, raising his voice
and striking his knee with his fist,
its got to be done now, tonight, or
I'm lost. The governor. under the law
must seal the treasury at once. and
you know just how long John Chat
ham ii wait. We've got to take care
Of this thing tonight. tonight, tell
you. That's why sent for you" The
encouragement spoke angrily, and
with a pulled face that flushed an un.
healthy red, and then added stretching
forth his hand and laying it on Jen.
| nings' knee, You're my friend, amt
your"
Sure" said the secretary of state
carelessly, and then knitted his brows
again. After a few minutes he said
Say, Bill, you and the governor
used to be friends, and he hain't a
bad Teller, no-way. He got you your
nomination, you know-why don't you
go to him"
Go to the governor" cried Grigs
by; and tell him-tell him."
Bill" said the secretary of state
you don't know the governor He
hain't my kind, ner | his'n, but III
tell you one thing-he hain't the man
to take advantage Of Teller. You'd
be as safe in his hands as you would
in mine-safer, maybe" Jennings con
cluded, with a good-humored chuckle
Grigsby emphatically, doggedly
shook his head
1T never would do in this world.
he said, never"
why, you could get him to hold
off till you could take care of It, You
and him used to be such friends-tell
him you'll lay down fer the sake of
old times-that's the thing-tell him
an'thin' to get him to hold off fer a
few days. Then you'll have time to
turn round"
Look here. Jennings" said Grigs.
by, Strengthening up and glazing at
the secretary of state, "Chatham's got
all you fellows hypnotized. You think
he's little tin god. that he's incapa.
BILE of doing mean act, of throwing a
friend down, or anything of that sort
tell you I know him better than all
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-02
20. Henry, Many.sided Genius.

Had not Sidney Porter, better known
by his pen name, 20. Henry decided
on a literary career, he might have
won fame as cartoonist, or even as
a portrait painter, having natural tai
ent In that direction. II is related
Of him that when he worked for his
uncle as a clerk, a very importantact-
ing gentleman came in one day and or
dered some things which were to be
charged He assumed that the young
clerk" knew him, and Porter did not
like to admit himself unknown by be-
traying that he could not write The
customers name. So instead he made
a list of the articles sold and at the
top jotted a drawing OF the gentleman
which enabled the uncle to Identify
the purchaser.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-02

| as treasur' then, an the WASH more'n
about fifty thousan' In the safe, but
he as game, an when the committee
| 'peared next nornin', he says, Ger
tiny, gentlemen an handed 'em out
about ten thousan' in them old green
dollar bills, an says: When you're
done countin' O. them ere, I'll give you
all some more. An In bout an hour
they reckoned they'd take his figur's-
they'd have to do"
Grigsby's heart lightened, and he
became almost gay, ordering much
drink And for an hour the two men
sat there, waiting and smoking, and
! drinking whisky-Jennings bourbon
! and Grigsby rye-and were content
Though every time the yowl Of loco
motive was borne to him on the cold,
wet night, Grigsby jerked out his
watch. And once he started at a short
knock on the door, but it was only
Mendenhall.
After midnight Grigsby's anxiety
deepened, and he ceased to pay atten-
ton to Jennings stories of politics
down in southern Eellinoy," stories
about Don Morrison and John A. Lo-
gan. At twelve-forty he rose and trod
the floor. but Jennings long form was
stretched out before the Ere. his
whisky glass was at his elbow, and he
said from time to time:
"Oh, fer Gods sake, Bill, set down
/ they'll be long all right"
Isn't that the Wabash" said
Grigsby, cooking his head at the night
cry of locomotive.
II don't know" said Jennings. who
was growing mellow, "on'y whistles
could ever tell was them on the OIL
o. and NJ, 'ceptin' o course, the foot
/ of the Three States. which is now at
Cairo, eff she hain't stuck on a mud
bank over on the Mizzouri shore
some'er's round Birds Landin'."
Grigsby looked at his watch. 1t was
ten minutes of one. and just as he
| dolefully announced the hour the door
opened. and Hennessey entered. car
rying leather travelling bag. Grigsby
leaped toward him. his itching fingers
outstretched to seize the valise.
rs it all there" be exclaimed
Take me for theft" replied Hen
Messy. swinging the bag behind him.
Hennessey proffered the bag to his
master, but Jennings said:
"Wait a minute" Then he ran his
hand wrist-deep into his pocket and
drew out a paper which he examined
critically. squirting his eyes. partly to
protect them from the smoke that
curled up from a big domestic cigar.
partly-as 1t seemed. to assist in the
concentration of his thoughts.
"Gineral." he said-by some
strange confusion of ideas, down In
Springfield they give the attorney gen.
ersl Q military title. which custom
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-02
Little hand.Palnted China

Decoration of china has been re-
duced to an art In Limoges. The proc
ess OF photographic and decalcomania
have replaced all hand painting, ex-
cept for rich decorations and special
orders. Another process is that of ap-
plying soft underglaze colors SO as to
produce fine effects, and it is prob
able that very soon the leading styles
of the best classes of goods will be
decorated in this manner. The large
manufacturers make their own decal-
comania sheets, work out their de-
signs. and control their decorations.
They employ girls to apply the de-
calcomania Autographs on the china.
After the paper has been removed
therefrom the articles are fired in the
"moufies" to set the colors.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-02

of you do. He and used to be close
thicker'n-"
You wasn't borrowin' money out o
the state treasury them days, though
was you, Bill?" interrupted Jennings
Grigsby colored.
Jennings brow was gathered once
more in wrinkles that indicated
thought. His face rapidly assumed an
expression of determination. Present
ly he rose.
BILL" he said, I'm goin' to dc
somethin' fer you I wouldn't do fer
any other Twin man."
Grigsby raised an appealing, yearn'
ing face.
"Yes'day l deposited in Gregorys
bank over at Decatur twenty-four
thousand dollars. It's the fees re-
ceived in my Office durin' the last
quarter. It's lucky fer you they was
unusually large
Yes" said Grigsby, and his ex'
preston, expectant and hopeful mo-
ment before. clouded, but it's in De-
catur. and we're in Springfield and
we've got to have 1t now, tonight, II
it's goin' to do us any good. what
the devil did you want to deposit 1t IN
Gregory's bank for"
Because" replied Jennings, Greg
ory's rich, and a contributor, an he
can deliver Macon county, and well
want Macon county's ten votes, If
hain't mistaken, one Of these days
But never mind that now-it's the on'y
thing we can do
Jennings looked at his watch. TITS
now twenty-five till nine. A train goes
out on the Wabash at nine-five. jill
send Hennessey over on that train
with a note to Gregory, an a check
He can get twenty thousand. an ketch
a train back bout eleven-twenty.
think. anyway-that train that gets
here at twelve-forty. You can take the
money, put 1t back in the treasury
fore the governor seals 'er up, an
Grigsby sprang toward Jennings and
seized his hand.
Hank, you're the best friend | ever
had" he cried, and his eyes glistened
"Bill, where's them notes o your'n?'
why, in the treasury, | suppose"
We'll you'll have to get some one
who can open the vaults fer you to-
night"
Grigsby's brow darkened. and the
small cheerfulness that had begun to
adumbrate itself in his face faded
quite away.
That's sol hadn't thought oil
that"
He Wondered heavily and then said
the old note Of fear in his tone:
HAS that vault time lock?"
IT reckon"
They were silent.
WELL" said Grigsby presently
breaking the silence. IN have to get
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-02
ILL.," Mendenhall was the as.

Mendenhall." Mendenhall was the as
sistant state treasurer. and was count
ed among the adherents of Grigsby.
Better let me 60" said Jennings.
taking up his coat and hat.
When he had gone Grigsby again
paced the floor. Now he would pause
at the window and look down into
Sixth street. where the rain, falling
hopelessly and helplessly. was making
pools in the depressions of the cedar
block pavement that glinted in the
white glare of the arc light splutter-
ing before the hotel Whenever the
hoarse sounds of distant locomotive
whistles came to him out of the wet
night, he jerked forth his watch and
sighed as he replaced it, Then he be-
gan to worry because Jennings did not
reappear. He wondered il Governor
Chatham would venture out in such a
night to seal the treasury. He cursed
Chatham, who had made him. and
finally Jennings, who had saved him.
Altogether, he passed very bad two
hours. And then Jennings returned.
AS the tall Egyptian entered the room,
Grigsby demanded:
Where you BEEN"
over to the St. Nick-met up 18th
some o the boys. an set into a little
game fer a while"
See Mendenhall?'
"Yep-he'n be long. Gosh, it's a
regular Shawneetown food outside,"
And the big man waved his big hat
In a wide arc. the spray from it spit
ting angrily as it sprinkled the fire in
the CRATE
so it's all right. is it,"
Jump huh"
How about the time lock?"
"Oh. George says they don't never
use that-havent .sence the day the
senate 'p'inted that committee to
count the money in the treasury.
Member? BY gosh, didn't pore Of
Jim hustle to get a special train an
haul that money down from Chicago,
thought"
The secretary of state wagged his
long head and chuckled.
That thing lost him e'enamost fifty
thousan' in int'rust. he toll me onct,"
the secretary Of state went on. IAN
he hain't never been able sinct to
make airy long loan"
Again he laughed, and. the spirit OF
Renaissance being upon him, he went
on: One time fore the war. the
legislature 'p'inted a countin' COM
mittee, an ol-oh, what's is name?-
you know-from Gallatin county-he
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-02
Sharks Menu Extensive.

A tiger shark, captured in Key West
harbor. is reported to have contained
in rs stomach a cows head. dehorned
and ml- IS the lower Jaws. the verte-
braI column of a sheep. the scutes OF
a green turtle. the bones and feathers
of two birds. and lot Of tin cans and
seaweed. Its jaws measured foot
inches. straight across. But why call
Ii a tiger shark? Goat shark or os-
trich shark would be more in keep
ing.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-02
Pleasant for Mamma.

And what did my little darling do
in school today?" a mother asked Of
her youngest son-a second grader.
I'VE had nature study, and 1t was my
turn to bring a specimen" said the
boy. That was nice. What did you
dol" Il brought a cockroHh In
bottle and told teacher w6'Aad lots
more and II she wanted / would bring
one every day"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-02
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opyright by The Bobbs- Merrill Company

YER at the executive
mansion, Governor Chat
ham and his private Sec
rotary were at dinner
when the telegram came.
The governor took the
yellow envelope from the
butler's tray and tore n
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26
A. J. QUACKENBUSH RETURNS
FROM TRIP TO CALIFORNIA

A. j. Quacken bush lie home from
trip to the Imperial valley and other
points In southern California. lie says
he was disappointed in the valley aud
the entire section, In fact They raise
alfalfa there. but II is altogether. a
different plant from what 10 grown here
1t 10 a small thing there and does not
cutoyer two ton to the acre. but they
get five and six cuttings. There are
many drawbacks TO that section and
It does one good to look II over,
especially after reading the literature
describing II, ss the Snake river
valley is 30 far ahead OF IL there is
no comparison.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26
iowa man LANDS BIG FISH,

Clint Smith, of Marshsltown. Iowa.
who is visiting at the homo of o. q.
Stout. near Fruitland, seems TO be an
expert fisherman, as he had no trouble
In landing a sturgeon few days ago
that measured seven feet nine inches
In length aud weighing 10 pounds.
Mr.. Smith had never iished for
sturgeon before, but was induced to try
his luck and while he did not get the
largestof the season, he did get one
that was large enough for all the
neiehbors to share. Now that he has
got the kndck OF II he believes that
pc will be able to land one Of the 400
Founders.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26
Special this Week
Floating CASTLE Soap
2-Lb. Bar 35c
DAVID WILSON VISITS ONTARIO

David Wilson. who is considered
the father Of Ontario. was here several
days last week looking after his
property interests. Mr.. Wilson con-
siders business conditions 30 good
here that he advanced rents on all his
tenants. In most cities the rents are
being reduced. Mr.. Wilson is serious.
ly considering the advisability of
erecting more business houses here OF
modern construction ss there Is de-
mand for good buildings. steam heat.
ed, with Easements.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26

The ice cream served at the Onta.
rio Bakery is always just right.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26
National Education Association
Convention.

Salt Lake City July oil. 1913.
Excursions via Oregon Short Line
from all points. Tickets on sale from
Utah points July 5th to 9th inclusive {;
limited to July 18th. From other
points. July 4th to Sth inclusive;
limited to July Goth. See agents for
rates and further particulars.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

Money TO loan improved irri-
gated farms. w. II. Doolittle Co.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26
tor Trade

Two story brick building in
good town, to trade for irrigated
land. Also good stock of mer'
chandise in building, will trade
with building or separately.
Address Realty Exchange.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26
Local Items

May. A heavy plush robe and
Il found return to Tillie Ramey
Fruitland and receive a suit
able reward.
When you want a cup Of good
coffee or a good meal 90 to the
Mexico City grill, near the
depot.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Stuart
Of Falks Store were in town on
q visit Saturday.
Miss Nellie Plat was in Par.
ma Sunday on a visit.
Henry Blackwell and wife are
on visit from the Elvord
Ranch near Stems Mountains.
Mrs. w. II. Cecil has return
cd home after about q months
visit to Portland and other
points in the Willamette valley.
She enjoyed the Rose Festival
very much.
On Tuesday afternoon the
eastbound pony took theVale en-
Gne to the repair shops.
FOR SALE Derrick poles,
fresh cows.
A. II. Ramey, Frnitland.
We wish to thank our many
friends and relatives for the SYM
pathy kind words and deeds
which have helped us To bear
with some degree Of coinposure
The bereavement that came so
suddenly upon us.
+. b. Butler.
Mrs. Il. b. Butler.
William McBratney was in
Boise on business Friday.
Richard Dearmond was here
Sunday to meet his daughter,
Miss Irene who has finished the
course at the Monmouth Nor
nal School.
Mrs. Thurzie Erickson return
ID from Portland Sunday where
ihe attended the Rose Festival. |
Miss Grace Mclaughlin while
on her way to Vale stopped
|'f and made Amy Odell
a visit.
Miss Agnes Carter left Mon
day for Van Wyck. She has
been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Gertrude Grove.
Mrs, Odell and son, John left
Thursday for Prineville where
they will visit her sick mother.
Frank Howard who has been
visiting friends in Portland re-
'urned Monday.
Mr., and Mrs. Nicholas Sprink-
q and daughter and Miss Fran
els RAIDER, who have been guests
At the RAIDER home, left for the
coast Wednesday.
], d. Billingsley is inspect
lng his sheep this week and
franging for a shipment.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26
Local News

Mr.. and Mrs. o. F. Nicely
were visitors to Boise this week.
E. F. Goddard was called to
Boise Tuesday on business.
@. r. Seguine was passeng-
er to Boise Wednesday.
Louis Hurtle went to Boise
Wednesday to attend the annua
meeting Of the Banner Mining
Co.
Thomas Turnbull was here
several days last week from his
ranches.
NJ A. Evans was registered
in Boise from Ontario this
week.
The ordinance regulating the
riding OF wheels on sidewalks
will be rigidly enforced from
this date. The council has or
dered the marshal to enforce
the law strictly.
The X. OF P.'s will hold their
picnic in the McGregor grove
on the 18th OF July and are
making preparations for day
Of pleasure.
Chas. Haines was over from
the Narrows this week, going
on to Portland. He started for
home Wednesday and expect
ed bad roads as the rains have
been general clear to Burns.
Mrs. @. G. Carter left Mon
day for Baker, to attend the
district convention OF the Wo-
men OF Woodcraft, where she
will represent Cherry Circle.
The library will close for
the summer on the first OF
July. Miss Curry will be at
the library on the first Mon
day and Wednesday to receive
books. All having books are
requested to bring them in be-
fore that date.
L. B. Frye is taking his an
nual vacation.
G. III. Oxman was down from |
Jameson on business Tuesday.
Emery Doane arrived Tues
day from Salem where he at
tended college.
Another blind outfit struck |
town Tuesday making twenty
two that have been here during
the past few months, indicating
that they have an organized
gang and are working the coun-
try. There are institutions pre-
pared for this class and it is an
imp osition on the public for
them to 60 through with their
begging acts. Many OF them
are we'll TO do and not entitled
to any charity and you are
wasting any money you throw
to them.
Mrs. A. Jaquish returned
from the Rose Carnival Tuesday |
20 Jersey cows and heifers |
for sale, 10 milking, Others yet
to freshen. Call at Conklin's
ranch 81 miles southwest OF
Ontario, inspect cows and out
put. E, B. Conklin.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26
LOCAL ITEMS

j. r. Blackaby arrived Sun
day from Corvallis.
Rob't. Megordon was here Wis.
iting his brother, o. A. Me.
gordon, Sunday.
Mr.. Frank Arthur Of Black.
foot who has been a guest Of
John Neeb left Sunday for his
home.
Mr.. end Mrs. L. B. Frye were
visitors in Vale, Sunday.
]. w. McCulloch was in Vale
Monday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. J. Fox left
for Portland Saturday where
they will make their home Mrs.
Sara McKibben accompanied
them and later she will 60 OH
to her home in Tacoma.
Mrs. F. NJ. Draper left for
Seattle Friday.
Mrs. s. d. Dormau and
daughter, Alice left Saturday
for Boise where they will at
tend the Chautauqua.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. s. Bailey
returned from Boise, Saturday.
Mrs. ID. II. Kerioot and Inez
returned from a visit to Weiser,
Saturday.
Mrs. Tremain made a trip
to Boise on Saturday.
Virgil Staples Of Vale return
ed from Portland where he at
tended the Rose Festival, Sat.
urday.
We're all going to celebrate
in Ontario, so let's begin early
by going to the big Opera
House dance the third, good
music by Prof. Browns orch.
estra. pd. adv.
Don't forget the big dance
at the Opera House on the 4th
and 9Th. pd. adv.
Remember there will be q
dance OH the afternoon OF the
4th. Good music and a good
floor. pd. adv.
On Friday, W. j. Pinney
made a business trip to WALL
owa.
L. Adam made a trip to
Homedale Wednesday.
Bids for the reireshment pri.
veleges at the Fair grounds on
July fourth will be receivee by
&. F. Bermele up to July first.
Mrs. Rose returned to BOISE
Wednesday, after a short visit
with her husband, who is in
of the work on the new
cold storage plant.
The members of the Cemetry
are requested to
meet at the Farley parlors on
Monday afternoon.
H. A. Duffy and family are
moving to Boise today.
Mrs. M. w. Reason returned
Tuesday for Boise.
John Woods was in town on
business Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Of Union, who
have been visiting their daugh-
A.. Mornan CarlvlA Left
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26
THE MARKETS.
Portland.

Portland.
wheat--Club. 9tc; bluestem. Si.ol;
red Russian. s2c.
Hay-Timothy, SIS; alfalfa. e13.
Butter-Creamery. csc.
Eggs-Candled. 2lc.
Eggs-Candled. 19c.
Wool-Eastern Oregon, Ice: VII
lamette valley, l6c.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26
Seattle.

wheat-Bluestem. ssc; club. s2c;
red Russian, 90c.
Eggs-zoc.
Butter-Creamery, 29c.
Hay-Timothy, SIS per on; alfalfa.
$i3 per ton.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26

Three lots for sale . blocks west
OF postoffice at a bargain. Inquire at
Argus office.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26

Drayage orders taken at Moore
Hotel John Landingham. residence
phone 42i
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26

Two furnished rooms for rent.
Private family. Il. Cope. tailor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-04
RAIN FALLS IN TORRENTS ADD.
ING TO MENACE OF HIGH
WATERS.
0VERTLOWING RIVERS ARE NOW
COVERING GREAT AREAS IN
CENTRAL STATE.
THIRTEEN LIVES LOST AND THE
PROPERTY DAMAGE IS
ABOUT 100000.

F, DALLAS. Texas, Dee. I. Itainfall
continued today in the flood district
Of Central Texas adding to the men
ace OF high waters which already
have cost u lives and about $1,000.
900 property damage. The area of
ovcrflowing rivers spread rapidly
last night and tho most important
new point effected being San Antonio.
The flood today covered portions
OF nearly every county from San An
tonic northward almost to the pam
handle and from this point eastward
to include all the important cities OF
North and Central Texas.
Houston, Beaumont and Galveston
alone were not threatened. The
homeless numbered thousands but
inasnluch as they were divided III
small groups through the immense
flood territory no serious relief prob
lens were presented. At Belton
where part of the town was cut off by
water, baskets of provisions were
propelled by telephone wires to flool
Victims.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-04
InOpbosition 10
Sufrqgettes
OPPONENTS TO WOMAN SUE,
FRAGE APPEAR BEFORE
HOUSE RULES COM.

WASHINGTON, D. G., Dec. A.,
Opponents Of woman suffrage appear
ed before the house rules committee
today ia. argue why committee on
woman's suffrage should not be Gre.
utcd by the house. The delegation
was headed by Mrs. \. M. Dodge, OF
New York, who yesterday was re-
elected president at the National as
sociution opposed to woman's SUI
frage. The delegation marched to
the house office building ina body.
1t was contended that the suffrage
movement was sporadic in Its nature
and that tho ballot was not wanted
by many women us the sulfragists de-
clare. 1t was denied that Tile sucrd-
glst movement had grown to such
proportions us to demand house
committee.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-04
Crippled Husband Tells Story
Of Houv Gossip Wrecked Home

\. WAUKEGAN, ILL.,, Dec. 4,-The
story OF how small-town gossip
wrecked happy home told on the
witness stand here by John Richard
son, crippled husband of the woman
who was ridden on a rail at Volo,
near here, last summer, left the audi
ence which crowded the small court
room thoughtful and subdued. Six
women are the defendants.
There were smiles when the his-
band, with HIS twisted limbs and the
assistance of a stout stick, hobbled
from the side Of his pretty wife to
the witness chair, but there were
none when he had told his story. 1t
was a simple story of love and trust
and loyalty; there was neither mall
Ice nor resentment in it.
Il don't know why they gossiped
about my wife unless it was because