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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-16
THE NEER-DO-WELL
ROMANCE OF THE PANAMA CANAL
REX BEACH
r 1E1k
Copyrights 1910. 1911. by Harper & Brother

money to buy tickets from Panama q
Corozal and from Colon to Noun
Hope, relying with splendid faith upol
his friend to protect him once he pene
trated past the lynx eyed gateman.
Runnels accepted Kinks explanation
and so far exceeded his authority % {,
make no objection. Allan. therefore
managed to spend about half his tim,
in company with the object Of BIZ
alteration.
Although the master Of transporta
ton never referred to his conversation
with Kirk on the occasion Of their triI
through Culebra cut, he watched hil
new subordinate carefully, and he fell
his instructive liking for him increase
1t gave Runnels pleasure to see how
he attended to his work once he had
settled down to 1t.
Accordingly, 1t afforded him an un
pleasant surprise when he received {
printed letter from st. Louis detec
tive agency relative to one Frank, Wei
lar, alias Jefferson Locke Qast seen II
New York city Nov. 25) and Offering ,
substantial reward for informatioE
leading to his arrest. T1e communica
ton reached Runnels through the usu
al channel, copies having been distrib
uted to the heads Of various depart
ments. 1t was the description that
caught his attention:
white; age, twenty-eight years; oc'
cupation, clerk; eyes. BLUSH gray; hair;
light, shading upon yellow: complex.
ion, fair; height, six feet: weight, 100
pounds. No prominent scars OF marks.
so far as known, but very particular
as to personal appearance and consid-
cred good athlete. having been cap.
tain of U. of K. football team"
There was but one man in Runnels'
department whose appearance Tailed
with all this. Nevertheless he held
the letter on his desk and did nothing
for time except to question his new
collector upon the first occasion. The
result was not at all reassuring. A
few days later, CHANGING to encounter
John Weeks on his way across the
lStul1luS, llG IcCull6u NlCk lUCULlOu VI
his first experience at Colon.
Anthony? oh, yes" wheeled the
fat man. II see you've got him at
work. There's something about him
don't understand. Either he's on the
level or he's got the nerve of bur
glar."
GLOW SOL"
"Well, know he isn't what he
claims to be. l have proof. He's NO
more Darwin K. Anthony's son than
Darwin x. Anthony" exclaimed
the railroad man, in amazement. did
he claim that2"
"He did, and he"- The speaker
checked himself with admirable diplo-
matte caution. "Say. he's taught me
one thing. and that Is that It doesn't
pay to butt into other peoples bust.
ness. played him to lose. and he
won, and got into q fne mess over
it. Alfarez lost his job for arresting
him.
You'll get yenr money. Anthony
told me he'd square up on pay day"
Weeks snorted at this. 'Why, I've
got it already. I've been paid. Mrs.
Cortlandt sent me her check" He
winked one red eye in a manner that
set Runnels to thinking deeply.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-16
CHAPTER XIII.
s'es3s..

rs Ion a few days after this con.
versation the master Of trans
lS1aSI portation was In doubt as to
k3sXSD what course he should pur.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-16
Strengthens Weak And
Tired Women

II was under a great STRAIN
nursing a relative through three
months Sickness" writes Mrs.
J. c. Van De Sande, of Kirk.
land, ILL.,, and electric Bitters
kept me from breaking down.
/ will never be without it " Do
you feel tired and Noln ou.?
No appetite and food won't d.
gest? 1t isn't the spring wealth
er. You need Electric Bittels.
Start a months treatment to-
day; nothing better for stomach
liver and kidneys. The great
spring tonic. Relief or money
back. So. and 81 co at your
Druggist. ago
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-16

There was a good crowd. sof
country people in town, today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-16
"You have won tho capital p,ize.'

"You have won tho capital prize"
spaniard, resasdiess of consequences,
but Just at that mGnsett Allan dashed
out of the crowd crying bveathlessly:
ooh. bossl oh, bossl Glory to God,
it is truel Oh-h-h, gloryr' Selling
Kinks hands, he kissed them before
the other could prevent, then ran on
frantically: Como sutokl Come!
Comet Gomez
Look outF snapped Kirk angrily
Whats happensdr'
"The dream. Ne dream IL come!
oh, God, sarl Yoo-you hAve.won tile
capital prize. sar! Ya>-Ao not Say you
have lost the tokss Or I ehail die and
kill myself.
Here 1t is!D ln ks hand Anthony
waved slip Of paper, cut d which
leaped four big. red nuubers-"8a88
''Diablor came frsn kahind him,
and he turned to bshoid Aharas, ltyid
of face and with shAktas hanl 6ing
a handful u similar coupoas aktsr The
broken cane. Without another vsrd
or a glance behind him he Panama
MAN made OFF across the piasa. bapeiy
in time to escape ths crowd that snrs-
ed around the two 10 Ind quitt9d.
Bombarded by frhllads q quas-
tons In a dozen tongues jostfed b. a
clumoring, curious throna the lucky
owner Of 1888 fought his way back
into the lottery building, ana as he
went the news spread Hk6 flaming OIL
There 1t was, plainly displayed,
$685." There could he no possible
mistake, and It meant 1900 silver
pesos, a princely fortune indeed for the
collector of No. e
Promptly ut five minutes to o'clock
that afternoon Allan Allan, late Of
Jamaica, strobe through the Panama
railroad station and Haunted first
class round trip ticket to Colon before
the eyes of his enemy. tho gateman.
He was smoking huge jamaican
cigar, and his pockets bulged with 9TH
ers When he came to board the train
he called loudly fOs porter to bring
him the step and once inside selected
a shady seat with the languid air Of
bored globe trottex.
Only when Kirk appeared upon his
rounds did he torego hts naughty com
placency. Then his wide lips, which
nature had shaped to perpetual grin.
cnrled back as they were tAtsnded, his
smile lit up the car, and he burst into
loud laughter.
Kirk found that the report Of his
good fortune had spread far and wide:
he was halted a score OF times for con-
gratulations; operators at the various
stations yelled at him and waved their
hands; Runnels wired 'Hurrahl" at
Gatun. A certain respect was in these
greetings, too, for he had suddenly be-
come character.
AS yet, however, he had not fully
considered what this windfall meant
TO him. His first thought had been
that he could now discharge his debts,
go back to New York and clear himself
before the law. Yet the moro he
thought Of 1t the less eager he became
to return. Seven thousand flvs hun
dred dollars In gold to Kirk Anthony
Of Panama, collector, was substAn-
tial fortune. To Kirk Anthony Of Al
bany, distributor, 1t was nothing.
Suppose he went home and squared
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-16
Contract for Fensler Ditch

SOAltldSl lOT FenSler DITCH
The contract for construct
ing the Fensler drainage ditch
IN the Harrison P ottawattame
district was awarded to George
Weatherly of Missouri Valley
at q joint meeting of the boards
of supervisors of the two coun-
ties in this city yesterday af-
ternoon. Five bids were SUBJ
mitted On the project.
The Fersler ditch will entail
An excavation of more than
$4,000 cubic yards of dirt, a d
che approximate cost will be in
the neighborhood of $4,000,
Work on the project will be
commenced, it is expe CLEO,
within q short time.
Weatherly agreed to do Sec
zion l of the ditch for ID 95
cash or Is 5 cents ditch war;
rants per cubic yard, and Sec
tion 2 for ID 5 cents cash or Is
cents ditch warrants. Other
bids included the following:
c. A. Hoag, California Jurc-
ton: Section l, IL cents cash
Or Is cents ditch warrants;
section 2, Ia cents cas1 or II
cents ditch warrants.
R. j. Phelps, Davenport:
Section l, 10 cents cash or 20
cents ditch warrants; section 2,
l9 cents cash or 20 cents often
warrants.
Scebold and Bond, L veland:
Section 2, 16 5 cents ditch war
rants.
Lana Construction Co. Coun-
Ill Bluffs: Section l, 16 cents
ca h or II cents ditch warrants
section 2, 16 cents cash or 20
cents ditch warrants.
MOBILES LAKE PUT OVER
The joint board took no
definite action on the Noble
Lake proposition, postponlrg
this until later. The PROPOSE
tlon with which they are con-
fronted in connection with this
lake is to reduce the water
level of the lake several feet by
constructing drainage bitches,
thus retaining a considerable
amount of valuable land in the
vicinity of the ditch.
Upon application of r. c.
Hills and r. Sweeney, pernis.
sion was granted them to enier
the Allen creek ditch in Hasri-
son county with open or tile
trains. They were authorized
to do the work under the direc-
rion of the board of supervisors,
and A. B II sbrook of Missouri
valley was appointed AS agent
ter the county to prepare plars
~ d specifications and to gem
orally supervise the work.
The joint board did not COM
pete its work yesterday. ard
another session will be held to-
day. -Nonpareil.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-16
Your Stomach bad?.
JUST TRY ONE DOSE Ct
Dgay,ss Wonderful Stomach, Remedy
and Be Convinced That You Can
Be Restored to Health

Yon are not asked to take Eay='s :ycndcr-
fu! Stomach Remedy far wees and months
before you receive any b. ,set--3ne dose is usu.
ally required to conN...se the most shcrtical
sufferer of Stomach Ailments th't this great
remedy should restore anyone so aa"etcd to
good health. Mayr's Woii-er.;,s stcn,acf,
Remedy has been taken by sn;.. thousands of
people throughout the land sc il-s brought
health and slai'piness 10 safer s.i,o md des-
paired CT eve. being res; s-ei all. WHO now pro-
claim it a Wonderful Remedy end are urging
others who nav he suffering v..h Stomach,
Liver and lnres final Ailments to tr,, il. find
yoI Mayr'a tTonicrft.! G:f.,-s...'l r. ..e.;y is
SO dill rent than most medicines tint ;lie put oil
liz is really in class b. it.el.. ard one dose
VII do . n.ofe 70 eousiIcc III. .n,o5t skcpteal
from one dos VI am &c and Tx; benefits
and foundation Of these ailments. renewing lie
poisonous catarrh aud bile accretons, ard :llay-
Ing the underlying chronic Inflammation in tic
alimentarry and intestinal tract. rende.il.E the
eame antiseptic. Just try one dose of h.ayr's
Wonderful Stomach Renedy-put it to test
today-you will be overjoycd with your quick
recovery and will highly. praise il as thousands
OF others are constantly doing. Send for booklet
on Stomach Ailments TO Geo. II. Mayr. Mfg.
Hhelnist, i54.ls6 Whiting ST.. Chicago. III.
NJ. eolo - No vIol1o,, ~ D.LL
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-16

"Dutch" Eckhart ard
Shorty" Schlect, machinists,
left last evening for Deer
Lodge, Mont, where they have
accepted a position with the
Great Northern. Their fami-
lies will follow later.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-16

Laura Shnrts.
Ethelyn Evans.
Lena Graham.
Cecile Faith.
Florence Cutler.
Myrilla Hurlburt.
Susie Bird.
Irene Baker.
Alice Brandruf.
Mabel Eo 9.l.Y.,.
Matte Farquhar.
Ada Soaring.
Fay Chal.ant.
Ada Beagle.
Ina Shea.
Edgar D. McIlvain.
Mary G Kirby.
Irene Lawrence.
Helen Frink.
Martha j. WATSON.
Mrs. Royce.
Helen Hayes.
Anna K,rley.
r Culver.
Wooster Warren.
Prof. Graham.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-16
Theatre PARTY

Miss Sayde Briggs gave "a
theatre party at the Palm last
evening for Miss Hatfield of
Kansas City, who is her guest.
Later the party were invi1ed.to
the Briggs home on Sixth st,
where they spent the remainder
of the evening. Several music.
al numbers we're greatly enjoy
ed and an excellent supper in
two courses was served. 80.
The guests were, Misses Hat
field, I.aker, Bissbee, Sayde and
Ida Belle Briggs, Messers Aul-
ger, Johnson, Ramseyer, Myers
and Graham.
E,ie street presents a regu-
lar ocean wave due to the num-
Der of sewer and water c nnec-
tions being made.
There was a good crowd:~of
country people IN town. today.
Foley Kidney Pills Successful
for Rheumatism and
J Kidney Trouble
p si,lve in action for back
actl weak back, rheumatism,
kidney and bladder tIoub!es
P }. Boyd, Ogle, Texas, writes:
AFTER taking two bottles. of
Foley Kidney Pills, my rheuma-
tism and kidney trouble are
completely gone" Safe ard
effective. Fog sale by all deal
e1s. ago
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-12-18

the the purch. J.
p pIr05sgsge indss
law H;y;,.Th The ssia 2
visions aisass..ss aa
s mIpe fSIb By TIC s1SSs'I
Said SALE y
WIZ WIKI .n ,s debts y
sSusd to me t5 q
Ifast
the EsIs
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-12-18

The number of weeks opposite each
term merely indicates the time allotted
for that term. Therefore, if the con.
dition OF the docket does not justify
the holding Of court for the full term,
it may be adjourned prior to the expir.
alton of the time allotted. Likewise, in
order TO complete any case on trial if
it be advisable that term be pro.
longed beyond the time allotted, il may
be prolonged, without any order to
that effect.
Nothing therein shall be construed
as preventing court from being held in
any Parish of the District as the public
business may require Notwithstanding
the fixing of terms, nor to prevent the
opening of court for the trial and dis.
position of misdemeanor cases during
the two months vacation period, nor
from wholly or partially converting a
jury term into a non.jury term, or vice
versa.
Whenever the day fixed for opening
court fails on legal holiday, court
will convene instead on the first legal
day following.
Thus done and Sighned in open court
at Lake Charles, Louisiana, on this 9th
day of December, 1914.
(Signed) WINSTON OVERTON,
ALFRED NJ. BARRIE.
District Judges.
Filed Dec. 9, 1914.
A. S. Gossett, Clerk.
A true and correct copy on this the
10th day of Dec. A. D. 1914.
EUGENE j. LEVEQUE,
Deputy Clerk of Court.
Recorded in Book of Minute Book
of the Parish of Jefferson Davis on
pages $50 ct seq.
In testimony whereof witness nv
signature on this the 18th day of Dec,
1914.
I.R. PRICE. Clerk.
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One Dollar a Year in Advance
CHRISTMAS AGAIN!

Once more the haIlowed,
gracious Christmas time is
upon the earth. At last the
long year of toll over tools
and arts and industries is all
but ended. The Christmas
festival, dedicated to happi-
ness and good will, has come.
This morning the whole
city has wakened to quad
ripple Joy. The very atmos.
phere Of our earth is rosy,
stained with the rich colors of
the heart. All windows are
bright with holly and ever
green. Parents have discov'
cred that il 10 more blessed to
give than to receive. Joy runs
riot in the heart of little chill
dron. Youth overflOws with
animal spirits, Suddenly the
aged have shed their years
and become young again. Be. ,
fore the light had fully dawn
ed the carols had begun to be
heard in the churches. And
every passing hour will be.
hold larger multitudes throna.
ing to these temples of the
soul. All feel that no flowers
are sweet enough, no songs
bright enough, no gifts rich
enough for the Christmas
day. For once all strife and
enmity have disappeared from
the market plaee.-ReV. New
ell o. Hills, D. D.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-12-18
Colds are often most serious stop
possible complications

The disregard of a cold has often
brougt many regret. The fact of
SneeziRQ. Coughing, or a Fever should
be warning enough that your system
needs immediate attention. Certainly
Loss of Sleep is most serious. 1t is a
warning given by nature. 1t Is mans
duty to himself TO assist by doing his
part. DR., Kings New Discovery is
based on scientific analysis of Colds
SOC. at your Druggist. Buy'a bottle to.
day.-Adv. NoS.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-12-18

- . prov men he ON.
This property is mortgaged to W. ?. Abbott
a op nayabe a0nsrv st s WIKI i2 que
cent per annum interest thereon. This mort.
gage is for the sum of two thousand FIVE INN
bred (S2 500 dollars five hundred $500 dol
lars Of which has been paid. Interest is paid
to January 1st, 1914.
Fractional part of the southwest quarter Of
section six (6>, township ten t10) south, range
four AZ west, containing ninety acres, more
or less. with the buildings and improve ments
thereon. There is no mortgage on this prop
erty.
The conditions of the above sale are that
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-12-18
ORDERFIXING TERMS OF COURT
In the Fifteenth Judicial District Court
State of Louisiana

1t is hereby ordered that the District
Court in and for the Fifteenth Judicial
District of the State of Louisiana, do
open on the 18th day of September and
adjourn on the 18th day of July of each
year aud remain in session throughout
the district during said period. It's,
however, for the purpose of convent.
ence, further ordered that said ten
months period be subdivided into terms
as follows. to wit:
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-12-18
Evangelist Head.

Evangelist B. M. Head formerly Of
Welsh in touring across the continent
from Los Angeles, Cal, to Orlando. Fla.
accompanied by his wife, made pleas.
ant StOp'over at his home town last
week. He spoke in the S. D. A. Church
on Sunday at 2.3O p. m, His subject
being bible War News also in the
Presbyterian Church on Monday even.
ing upon the subject of Bible Real Els.
tate"
MIR. Head was highly pleased with
the many substantial Improvements
that have been made since his last
visit here. He says that Welsh is on
the map to stay, for evidence of health
and posperity are seen on every hand.
Mr.. Heald first left Welsh thirteen
years ago to finish his education. He
has been very successful since enter.
ing the ministry and his many friends
in Welsh wish him and his wife con
tinued success in his new charge in
Florida.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-12-18
LIST or GRAND JURORS

List of Grand Jurors drawn to APP
pear and answer in open court, at the
court house. in jefferson Davis Parish,
Louisiana, at ii o'clock a. M, Monday
January 4th. A. D. 1915, and to serve as
Grand Jurors which drawing is as fol-
lows:
NrI NUa nd
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-12-18
LET THIS BE YOUR CHRIST.
MAS.

A day off. few remem.
|, brances from relatives and
friends and a good dinner is
, that all that Christmas means to
you2 Surely you are going to
, make it an occasion for more
than usual rejoicing this year.
, real old fashioned Christmas.
, Surely you are going to be more
, liberal in spirit than ever before
and scatter merriment on all
sides. Have you been a little
, selfish. have you devoted so
much time to enjoying yourself
, that you have forgotten other
folks?
Those yon have forgotten are
good folks, aren't they. the best
) folks in the world? And you are
just going to show them how an.
, preciative you are. You don't
like this way of turning dear
) old Christmas into an occasion
for trading and exchanging gifts.
You are going to see all the
friends you can on that day and
shake hands with as many; pat
them on the back and tell them
how glad you are to be with
} them. And to those you cannot
see you are going to write
; CHEEKY, warm hearted letters and
!. tell them you want to hear from
them oftener Isn't that how
you feel about the greatest of
ali birthdays?
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-12-18

I hereby certify that the above and
foregoing twenty names is a true and
correct list of Grand Jurors drawn to
appear and answer in open court at the
court house of Jefferson Davis Parish,
La, at HOO o'clock a. M, on Monday,
January 4th, A. D., 1915.
Clerks Office, December 21st, A. D..
1914.
(SEALl l.R. PRICE,
Clerk of Court.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-12-18
SUCCESSION OF NO. 1s2
EDWIN NJ, CLARK. DECEASED.

Notice is hereby given that there will be
sold at public ancten, at the principal front
door of the Court House. in Jennings, Parish
of Jefferson DAVIS, State of Louisiana, on
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-12-18
SUCCESSION SALE

Fifteenth Judicial District Court, Parish of
Jefferson Davis, State of Louisiana.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-12-18
A Differences.

"A congressman" explains En- ex-
change, earns $21 day" Not earns
--gets.-Boston Transcript.
Nam Thing.
"We all want the lions share"
ayes, that's the main thing Boston
Transcript.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-10-06
.\mcrican. Wounded.

NACO Sonora, oct D. NtEolla-
tions for cessation OF hostlhu's he-
tween the CarranZa garrsan ol Nacu
under General Benjamin Hlll ana the
beslegiug force of Governor May
tOrcna We're reported today 10 pe
under way 1t was said that com
missioners had been appointed 10
confer on the subject.
The fighting today was conflheu 10
dcsulturN fire by rflemen. Ihe
craftsmanship was go errauc that
residents of the adjoining American
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-10-06
SAY BRITISHERS FREMBLE
Fear Indcr Water aud Overhead GER
man Attacks.

RONE via Paris oct 5-G.15
?. mD The C,uuan newspapers con-
uuuo 10 print items of news sent them
from England one of the latest pa
pers received here from the German
capital contains the following
"lt is diucult TO say whether the
Nritishcrs tremhlo more I'm fear OF an
enemy below the water or in the air
after the exploit of the German sub
marine of the Hook of Holland. Now
that foggy weather is beginning and
as the German submarines and tor
podo boats can steal out and attack
big English hattlcshipS which are Wis
ihle a mile away and Toe off before
they are seen, the prudence of the
British sailors is growing daily
As TO danger from the air. Zcppe-
Inns are expected everywhere. Lon
don is kept at night IN semi darkness
In the fear that the city may Toe made
a target for the cnemy's ailships"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-10-06

NEW ORLEANS. oct "a party
Of forty five MeXicans, six Of them
former federal generals arrived here
late today from Havana ON board the
steamer Chalmette They sailed from
Vera cruz following the announce
ment of the proposed withdrawal of
American troops and are en- route To
san Antonio. Texas The generals in
the party arc Emclio Qucrol y Co
mcz. Marcel Carayco Francisco Del
Noro. Felix Terraza Juan ZCnoEas
and Louis Medina Barron
According to General Gomez soy
eral OF the party fled from Mexico
almost peuniless. ana hope to find
employment at san Antonio. Others
he said would watch developments
ON the border He expressed much
bitterness toward General Carrunza
and declared General villa 10 the
man Of the hour in Mexico.