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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-11-04

insult every finer feeling that l have.
and all for possible paltry $4,000.
Gentlemen. positively decline to
allow you to trust me with your
money. lf purchase the county court
house for you 1t must be with my own
funds. and you must pay me interest
upon the money in addition to the DO
nus that am to receive in case the
deal is put entirely through"
"Oh, that won't be necessary Jack
son hurriedly stated in the interest Of
peace. We'll cook up some way to
make 1t pleasant for you and safe for
u.s."
''That is the last straw" declared
Wallingford. now furious. II have told
you the only way In which I will pur-
chase Courthouse square-with my
own money!
Mr.. Collop cleared his already clear
throat. 1T seems to me that Mr.. Wal
lingfOrd Is pursuing the only course
that he could pursue after he has been
no grossly insulted." he announced
with much apparent relief. ~, for
one. apologize and move that we allow
him to conduct the negotiations In his
own way"
They all gladly apolOgized to Mr..
Wallingford and consented to allow
him to furnish the money. Mr.. Collop.
however. with professional caution,
found another topic to discuss.
"Of course Mr.. Wallingford will give
US q written agreement to transfer a
clear title and deed for the courthouse
to US upon demand. for $22O!OOO." he
remarked. as II this were a trifiing de
tail.
Wallingford gave up in despair.
"Does nobody ever take anybody's
word in this town. he disgustedly
wanted to know. "Yes. I'll give you
your agreement. but 1t will mention
$4,000 and interest at II per cent
from the time I invest my money un-
I'll the deed is transferred to your
They beat him down to 1922 600.
Wallingford was more casually inter-
ested in Blackie's church affiliations.
We'll. Deacon he pleasantly OBJ
served upon Blackie's return, 'are you
still enthusiastic about prefering a sa-
cred edifice to den Of infamy on
Courthouse square?'
I'm so keen for It that / hate rag
time music" responded Blackie. ~
think it's the preacher man that's got
my goat. His name is Maikem. and
when that gent grabs me by the hook
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-11-04

n just signed you up ~ "A Friend"
funny stories and admired Walling-
ford's prodigal hospitality. Suddenly
In the midst Of laugh WallingfOrd
leaned forward and said:
"Now. gentlemen, let's talk turkey.
II you want me to stay here and bid in
Courthouse square next Saturday I'll
do II and do no other business here. II
you don't. say so, and I'll look after my
own affairs. This town has to pay me
for stopping of here. and I'd just as
lief you'd do 1t as anybody"
"Of course ii would never do for us
to give you "a check that you could in
dorse over to the county in our pres
ence." suggested Mr.. Peal.
Scarcely" returned Wallingford
with smile. but looking at the Kissing
glances of the gentlemen rather than
into their eyes. which was not COM
Portable sign. You would have to give
me the S22O.OOO In currency. which l
would then deposit In any local bank
you might select. Against that-deposit
i would draw my certified check In
favor of the county for 100000 and
would accompany my bid with that
certified check. as required by your well
tanned county commission. It's all very
simple. gentlemen"
If he had tried to be nonchalant and
Indifferent he was falling miserably,
for there was distinct note OF eager
ness in his tone. They all noticed it.
YES" admitted Mr.. Collop. II sup
pose We could go right with you to the
bank and watch you deposit our money
and get your certified check"
Il don't think I'd like that" objected
| Wallingford. II should not care to be
guarded as II were thief. II you
propose to humiliate me by this sur
veillance I shall withdraw from the
project entirely"
They did not like that. No reliable
person in the city would lend his name
| to deliberate steal OF such magnitude.
1--WE don't question your integrity,
WallingfOrd." hastily interposed Char
ley jackson. who was distressed be-
tween shielding his own interests and
protecting the feelings Of the man who
had given him valuable thousand dol
lars. You see, we merely don't know
you. Why couldn't you make 1t all
right by giving us some good refer
ences or guarantOrs?'
Gentlemen. this style of humiliation
has gone quite far enough" asserted
Mr.. WallingfOrd. with sudden fare of
Indignation. II have permitted you to
msinuafe AGAINST NV honesty and to
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-11-04

/OO must nave nearQ some ser
mon." said wallingford. smil-
ing.
There wasn't any Sermon -
denied Blackie. There was just plain
talk from a good. strong. white haired
man that I'D be proud to clink glasses
with any day. He had smile on him
that would make bulldog purr. He
was regular man. Jim; and before he
got through telling that congregation
what 1t had to do women were shedding
their diamonds and men were slipping
carfare into their fob pockets. They
sent the subscription lists around four
times. and every time II didn't foot M
enough we heard from that preacher.
Why. Jim. he could make you put a
red band on your hat and pound Sal
walton Army drum. By the way. put
you down for $1,000"
You WHAT
''One thousand bones You'd better
put 1t there than waste 1t on bone
head waiter. You needn't look SO fuss
ed up about 1t either. | didn't com
promise your name. Just signed you
up as A Friend
I'm glad you feel perfectly at home
with Friends money. Since you in
sisted on spending 1t. however. you
might Just as well have used my name
SO l could get the benefit OF it. Why
didn't your
Because this Is no place for flash
l only put myself down as "A lay
Member
Ibid you donate too:
"Well. Jim, you c.,iiL SC rely call Il
q donation. l didn't have but that
$500 you gave ME last night. l felt
like piker. BY the way. while I
think OF 1t. you'd better hand me that
$1,000 now before we spend It. am
to meet with the committee /. after
noon at g."
MAKE 1t plain to them this after.
noon" directed Wallingford. They
probably know 1t already. When they
seem the surest OF that. you suggest
that II they'll be very quiet about 1t
you rnink you eau dig up a plan by
which they can buy that property for
less than $4OO.0OO."
Mr.. Collop, man with a perpetually
upturned nose, who wore both hands
In bis coat pockets when he walked
and in his trousers pockets when he
stood still: Mr.. Tunnison. a particularly
bony faced man with squinty blue
eyes: Mr.. Peal. whose face was hidden
when he opened his mouth. and Char
ley Jackson. all busy city and county
lawmakers and guardians of the pub
lie welfare. were guests of Spender
WallinRford that afternoon. For one
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-11-04

Il up some. JIM" advised
Blackle Daw compassionate
ly. Horses. cows and dogs
mat We see out Of this side Of the car
In the next ten minutes. each count
one: white horses. FIVE: eats. ten. goats.
fifteen: cat on a roof. ffty: elephants
and crocOdiies. 100. and man drinking
whisky out Of red Jug. $50. We each
put down number In advance. and
the one coming nearest to the actual
count wins two bits"
Wallingford turned from the scenery
good naturedly enough. I'VE can't az
ford to be reckless with our quarters"
he returned with laugh. I'D even
De arrau TO pass one Backward and
forward ut the ends OF four bets, for
fear we might drop it."
You're so fussy about money" COM
planned Blackie and sang quite cheer
fully:
"A stingy man once had q cent
He couldn't die till II was spent
He never drank nor ate nor bet.
And so the crouch Is living yet"
Wallingford, who had been almost
norose. now chuckled comfortably.
and Blackie. glad to see the big round
face Of J. Rufus turn its usual joviaI
pinkness. grinned in qualification.
81 am glad l took vocal lessons In
my youth" he cOnfded. "a cultivated
voice is such great comfort"
ITO the pOssessor. possibly" admit
ted Wallingford "Blackie. I've never
been able to figure out whether you're
cheerful or Just foolish. We're so near
broke that ! dread to have the porter
brush our hats. and we don't know
where we're going to get out next dol
lar. Yet you chirrup away as II you
hadn't care in the world"
II haven't" serenely asserted Black
lie. That's up to you I have faith in
you, Jimmy.
The miser man was full of sin.
St Peter would not let him In.
!. His soul was lost beyond recall.
So he refused to die at ALL
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-11-04

the motel and settle our Dill. rnen III
meet you In the back room of that
delirium tremens factory across from
the depot. 1t won't be safe to stay In
this town when our uplift work il
known"
whats the matter with this town
that you want to leave 1t 50 Quick~
demanded Blackie You're not afraid
Of that bunch of pikers hope. They're
afraid to kill you for fear that they
might lose the election. I'm going to
stay and go to church tomorrow. Why.
Jim. they're arranging a special serv-
ice on account Of this. and you'll never
hear such music in a thousand years
on Broadway. look for them to
burst the pipe organ"
Excuse me-" laughed Wallingford,
with a shake of his head. Il don't
like Josefs cooking any more. Hurry
on with that document. We want that
$4,000. We may need 1t to get out
OF Jail"
Blackie. already started. stopped alb
ruptly. There isn't anything they
could pinch us for. Is there, Jim? 1
wouldn't like to be arrested In this
town"
Rest easy" chuckled Wallingford.
THE only thing they could turn the
key on US for would be general prin-
ciples. and We haven't many Of them"
There's no way they could invali-
date this deed. is there. or make 1t look
shady? ! wouldn't like that In this
town"
ITS as clean as trousseau." Wal
ltngford reassured him. The agree
ment l gave Jackson's crowd this
morning was antedated by the one /
gave your committee. and besides, I
wrote 1t myself. 1t mentions NO con-
sideratiOn whatever"
Wallingford was strapping the last
piece Of luggage when Blackie return
ed. his face beaming with beatifc hap
piness.
Jimmy. we've turned the best trick
Of our lives!" he exulted, shaking
WallingfOrd's hand In the vigor of
emotional Joy. II didn't have time to
consult you. but the idea was SO big
that ! knew you'd he In with it. We
don't have a chance like this every
day. Jim. SO l grabbed 1t while 1t was
hot. donated the whole kitty to the
building fund
Wallingford sat down. viii you
say that louder?' he demanded. I'm
little feeble
II just told them to keep the
change" said Blackie. with a wave Of
his hand. "Of course ! made the do
nation in you: name and mine. both.
There was no need Of keeping under
cover any more. now that it's all over.
You should have seen Colonel Maikem.
He nearly did a head spin. You know
what he did. Jim? he Just blinked
his eyes minute. and then. all at
once. he slipped down. real quiet. BY q
chair" and Blackie hastily wiped his
eyes and looked at his handkerchief In
surprise.
"Oh, forgotr' continued Blackie.
reaching in his pocket. They COM
PEELED me to take back $4,000 to COW
er expenses. I donated my half to the
building fund In the name Of Violet
Bonnie. but here's yours-"
Wallingford looked at him In stupe
faction as he mechanically took the
check: then he started laughing.
I've big notion to go to church
with you tomorrow" he said.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-11-04
CHAPTER XVIII.
Quick Profits.

r YORSE poker might cheer you
II up some. Jim." advised
Blackie Daw compassionate
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Continued next weekly
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-11-04
CHAPTER XVII.
0iackis's Donations.

~ you must have heard some ser
" mon." said wallingford. smil
i ing.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-08-08

Methuselah had a grudge against his
wives, perhaps, and kept on living to
beat them out of the insurance.
When man places his bubble of
greatness on exhibition there is always
somebody who wants to stick a pin in
it,
A man may never realize what it is to
be disappointed in love until he has
been led TO the altar by the female of
his choice.
"a little learning is dangerous
thing" we are told. Also, Much learn
ing maketh a man mad" SO what are
we going to do about it?
w. T. Greene, Hopkinton, N. H.,
writes the following letter, which will
interest every one who has kidney
trouble. "For over year, Mrs. Greene
had been afflicted with very stubborn
kidney trouble. Foley Kidney Pills
done more to complete her recovery
than any medicine she has taken and |
feel it my duty to recommend them"
-Hites Daug Store.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-08-08

Silence is golden, yet some people
won't shut up!
Two heads are better than one--ex-
cept in a family.
The average man S idea of being un-
selfish is to let some other fellow have
something he doesn't want.
Most men might be fairly happy if
they could forget all the mean things
they know about themselves.
Occasionally girl knowingly marries
the wrong man rather than run the risk
of not getting married at all.
We call our readers attention to the
article. Commercial Surgery for Sick
Trees" II takes years to grow tree,
but months will destroy it and for just
this rea son men have studied the tree
and its care until we now have Tree
Doctors or Tree Surgeons, who take
care of sick trees.
An article on the state news page
gives the value of Michigan farms at
s1,0SS, 900, 600. Len9wee leads, Wayne
is second and Kent is third. 1t gives
one fair idea Of the wealth of farm
properties in the different counties.
For the third time the western Michi-
gan development bureau will make an
exhibit at the apple show conducted in
connection with the annual convention
of the international apple shippers as
ISOLATION. AT the Chicago convention in
1912 western Michigan had a showing
of fruit and at the Cleveland conven-
ton in 1918 the apples from the Ira
verse City state hospital won the silver
medal among the displays made by the
northern states from Maine to Mime
sofa. This year the convention will be
in Boston, and it is hoped that the eX-
hibit from western Michigan will re-
ceive the sweepstakes prize, silver
cup, as the finest display of apples at
the show. The apples are picked as
near August first as possible, and are
judged according to size, color and de-
gree of perfection for that date, due al
lowance being made for the difference
in climate conditions between the
southern and northern sections of the
country.
Don't endure the needless pain and
torment of rheumatism, aggravated as
it is by the hot weather. w. I. Hutch
ems, Nicholson, Ca, says:-'I suffered
the aches and pains of rheumatism,
swollen feet, irregular and painful
bladder action, but Foley Kidney Pills
fixed me up quickly" Foley's are the
best.-Hites Drug Store.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-08-08

the visitors of the Fair and must give
full value received for every dollar
taken in over the counter The agents
of the State Dairy and Food depart
ment will be in attendance at the Fair.
which will be guarantee that articles
sold for eating and drinking will be
of the approved kind. 1t is the pur-
pose Of the management of the
Greater Michigan Fair to accord to
its visitors such treatment that they
will not only come again but will
bring their friends and neighbors with
them.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-08-08
Wise and Otherwise

We can learn faith from the seasons,
If we only wait the sun will shine, the
rain will fall.
A prominent person does not care
what he, or she, talks about, so long as
the interview is published.
The average mans idea of a garden
is the spelling of $50 worth of clothes
to grow mess of stuff that could be
bought of any grocer for fifty cents.
We can forgive the fool, the careless
or even the selfish man, but he who
neglects his mother in poverty, sick
ness or old age has no place in the
estimation of good men.
AS Kentucky has cut down its pro-
duction of whisky this year by 10000
900 gallons, it is expected that scientific
interest in the Mammoth cave and
other wonders of the state will be less
than usual.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-08-08
Kitchen Kinks

II lemon is warmed before squeez-
ing nearly double the quantity of juice
will be obtained.
In buying brooms do not select those
of green color, for they do not wear
as long as those of natural shade.
When washing anything that has had
raw egg or milk in it, always soak in
cold water first then wash in soapsuds.
A clothes line may be conveniently
cleaned by wrapping it around wash
board and thoroughly scrubbing it in
soapsuds.
Save oil papers that come around
bread or cracker boxes to clean sad
irons. Rub the irons over layer of
salt if rough or sticky.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-08-08
Shepherd Theatre Thursday Night Aug 49,

When members of family quarrel
lot of truth leaks out
Be sure you are right before throw
ing over the high speed lever ~.
There is more or less guile IA the
smile a man generates when he is
losing.
No man ever knows how many
friends he has lost by handing them
advice.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-08-08
PUBLIC TO BE PROTECTED
AT GREATER MICHIGAN FAIR
Will Type-Sae
Food Department Will Purity in
md
and Drink

new field to he used for concessions.
The dining room has been moved to
a place perfectly accessible but not
in tn way of concessions. The poul-
try building has been moved to point
where it is in touch with other live
stock exhibits and will give room for
more concessions.
The character of concessions will be
carefully and scrupulously considered
and the concessioner of the West
Michigan State Fair must develop
that he is worthy of the patronage of
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-08-08

building and equipped ii with electric
power for the purpose OF being able
to operate machinery of various kinds
IN which the farmer is vitality inter-
ested. The demand for space at this
early date in that building leads to
the conclusion that the management
will be overtaxed by applications for
space.
The concessions last year were
grouped but in so condensed a field
as to be unpleasant for both conces-
sions anG visitors This has led the
management Of the FAR to open up a
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-08-08
Citrolax!
CITROLAX!

It's laxative of course-and the
incest hot weather drink you ever
tasted. Flushes thoroughly, and
pleasantly, too. F. c. Crysler, Syracuse
N. Y, says: "Have used laxatives for
IS years but this CitrolaX has got every
thing else beat mile" Try it.-Hites
Drug Store.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-08-08

Enthusiasm is to man what powder
is to a bullet
Even poor actor can make hit
with the audience by breaking lot of
dishes.
When the average man asks for JUS
tice and gets it, he is apt to recogniz :
that he asked too much.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-08-08

1t is generally conceded that the
West Michigan State Fair held at
Grand Rapids last year was one of
the best in the history of Western
Michigan. 1t can be now stated, with
out fear of successful contradiction
that the Greater Michigan Fair, to be
held in that city September End to
18th, inclusive, will be as far superior
TO last year as last year was to the
years before. At great expense the
management of the Fair has put
cement floor in what was the carriage
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-08-08
Keep your Liver Active During the Summer
Months-FoIey Cathartic Tablets for
SInodish liver and Consultation

1t does beat all how quickly Foley
Cathartic Tablets liven your liver and
overcome constipation. Ney Oldham,
Kimberley, Texas, says:-"Foley
Cathartic Tablets are the best laxative
I ever used. They take the place of
calomel." Wholesome, stirring and
cleansing. No gripping. A comfort to
stout persons. Drug Store.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-01
GERMAN HOMES BADLY PLANNED


LONDON, Feb i3.-An account given by
Charles Reade at the Royal Institute OF
British Architects OF German town plan
ming emphasized the extent to which land
speculati has gone In Germany and the
utter inadeQuacy Of the old ideal OF town
manning which made wide streets, Wis ~
and green squares its be all and end oil.
Mr.. Reade dealt In turn with Cologne.
Frankfort Lsipsic, Munich and Berlin.
and OF each the same tale was told with
mere variations of detail. Fine. straight
streets and avenues are there to Impress
the stranger who does not penetrate
through tunnel entrances to the airless
''backs." In other words In Germany
town planning Is divorced from housing.
Thus we find such scandals In Berlin a.
a room feet high. Is feet long and bh
feet wide, In which are housed q con-
sumptive youth and his mother.
Rents generally are higher and accom-
mod ations worse In Germany than they
are In England. Speculation has inflated
land values In many cases to seven and
sSsht times what they would 30 here.
Consequently, along. with congestion.
there may be large plots OF vacant land
on which tho speculator cannot afford Ia
build until rents rise stall higher. Mr..
Reade asked land reformers to note that
the exceeding ease Of land transfer In
Germany 10 only an aid 70 speculative
dsaling. II 10 sisnihcant that leasthold
y praceace1iy UNKNOWN
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-01
PLAN DENMARK.swEDEN TUNNEL
Submarine Railway Between Two
Countries t. Cost a25,OOO,OOO.

LONDON. Feb. 13.-Denmark and Swe-
den are busy with a submarine tunnel
project, and two Danish engineers Messrs.
ohrt and ouistgcord. have drawn up
plans together with an estimate OF cost
for n channel tunnel between the two
countries.
According to the plans. the railway will
be carried along the coast south from
Copenhagen on an embankment and the
nrst part OF the tunnel will be under the
"Drodg." as that part OF the Sound is
called which lies between the mainland
and the little island Of Saltholm. The
railway and will run across the Island
above ground and then dip under the
Sound gain till " reaches the west coast
OF the Swedish province Of Schooner. The
end OF the tunnel will be at Limuhamm
which Is a l!,tle to the south OF MaEno
The entire length Of the new railway
will be about thirty miles. of which nearly
nine will be submarine tunnel. The great
est depth at which the tunnel will run Will
be about 100 feet, and II Is estimated
that the undertaking can be completed
In fve years at a cost OF about $4,000
900. The tunnel will be worked by cleo
tricity, and. curiously enough. will have
to be driven through the same kind OF
of 8. stratum. gray chalk. as would the tun-
mel between England and France.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-01
POLICE DOG SEXES APACHE.
stops Fugitive Who Fired Shot In
Parts street.

PARIS, Feb 12.-Thc value OF the police
dogs which have for some time been at
tached to the Paris police force was
strlkingly Illustrated last night. Two
Montmartre apach,s quarrelled and left
the motorcab In which they were driving
to fight a duel with knives In the street
Suddenly one OF the men threw away
his knife and fired on his adversary with
a revolver.
The shot brought tive policemen 10 the
spot with dos. and while one OF the
apaches drove Off In the cab the man
with the revolver took to his heels. firing
al his pursuers as no ran, Before he had
gone far. however. the dog overlook him
and brought him to the ground BY biting
him In the calf. The dog then leaped at
his throat. and kept him pinned to the
ground till the policemen came up and
arrested him.