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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-09-09
Splendid Offers Here
These properties offer the
Chance you have been seeking.
They won't be on the market
long. So act quick.

4 A nice residence and lot in the town
Of Plain Dealing.
II you want 40 acres of first class
farm land (about 25 acres in cultivation
within three miles OF Plain Dealing, on
public road and rural mail route, at
sS10 per acre, see me.
A bargain!-200 acres of we'll i'm
proved, fertile land, f20 in cultivation,
70 will grow ribbon cane; four good
houses; near school and church. Six
and half miles east Of Plain Dealing.
I 160 acres 80 under fence, 130 in orig
, lnal timber, less pine cut off. Enough
tie timber on the land to more than pay
Tor it. A four-room house and other
improvements. Fine cattle and hog
range. Three miles from Red Land
! Graded School,; free transportation for
pupils. Price, $3.50 per acre.
4 A tract of 12O acres-5O acres in cul-
tiyation, 20 acres in enclosed pasture,
remaining portion in original woods. A
five-room dwelling, tenant houses, barn,
stables and three good wells. Six miles
from Plain Dealing, free transportation
to graded school located within four
miles, on rural mail delivery route, tel
Aephone, etc. One of the best farms OF
ITS size in this section. For quick sale,
Sl2.50 per acre, one-third cash. If you
want a good home, you can't beat this.
Apply at once.
]. T. MANRY, Plain Dealing, La.
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till daddy gets back. but if you feel
like it We'll ride up to the postotfice
this afternoon.
Il want to start right in to learn to
throw that hitch, and I'm going to
practice with an ak till | can strike
twice in the same place. This trip
was all eye opener. Great man I'd be
In u windfail. wouldn't II
He was persuaded to remain very
quiet for another day, and part of 1t
was spent in conversation with Mrs.
McEarlane. whom he liked very much.
and all hour or more in writing Il long
letter wherein lie announced to his fa-
ther his intention Of going into the
forest service. I've got to build up
a constitution" he said. land l don't
know of better place to do it in. Be-
sides. I'm beginning to be interested
in the scheme. like the supervisor
I'm living in his house at the present
time, and I'm feeling contented and
happy. so don't worry about me-"
He was indeed quite comfortable.
save when he realized that Mrs. Nc
Farlane was taking altogether too
much for granted in their relationship.
1t was delightful to be so watched over,
so waited upon, so instructed. But
where is it all leading me?" he con-
tinued to ask himself, and still that
wall of reserve troubled and saddened
Berrie.
On the fourth morning the phone
rang, and the squawking voice of Mrs
Belden came over the wire-"I wanted
to know if Berrie and her feller got
home all right?''
'Yes. they arrived safely"
The old woman chuckled Last l
looked like he expected to take hand in
that expedition. Did he overtake emp
Il don't hear very well. Where are
your
I'm at the Scott ranch. We're COM
ing round the horn today"
Where is the supervisory
He headed across yesterday. Say.
Cliff was mad as a hornet when he
started. I'd like to know what hap
pened"-
Mrs. McFarlane hung UP the receiver
The old woman's nasty chuckle was in
tolerable. but in silencing the phone
Mrs. McFarlane was perfectly aware
that she was not silencing the gossip;
on the contrary. she was certain that
the Beldens would leave a trail OF
poisonous comment from the Ptarmi
gan to Bear Tooth. 1t was all sweet
material for them.
Berrie wanted to know who was
speaking. and Mrs. McFarlane replied
Mrs. Belden wanted to know if you
got through all right"
"She said something else, something
to heat you up," persisted the girl
who perceived her mothers agitation
What did she say-something about
me-and Cliff?
The mother did not answer, for Way
land entered the room at the moment
but Berrie knew that traducers were
already busy with her affairs. II DOM
care anything about old lady Belden,'
she said later, but l hate to have tha,
Moore girl telling lies about me-
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CHAPTER XIV.
The Gossips Awake.


IN ERIE was frightened for Way
land, and as she thought Of the
long ride still before them she
wrung her hands. "Oh, what
shall do? What shall | dor she
moaned
Instantly smitten into shame. into
manlier mood. he said: Don't worry
about me- Please don't. can ride.
I'm feeling better. You must not
weaken. Please forgive my selfish
complaints I'm done! You'll never
hear it again. Come! Let us go on. I
ran ride"
IF we can reach Miller's ranch
u can ride to your ranch!" he declar-
ed. and rose with such new found resO-
luton that she stared at him In won
der.
He was able to smile. 1--WE had my
little crying spell. I've relieved my
heart Of its load. | didn't mean to
agonize you. 1t was only slump"
He put his hand to his head. II must
be Il comlcal ngure.
His sudden reversal to cheer was a
little alarming to her. but at length
she perceived that he had in truth mas
tered his depression. and. bringing up
the horses. she saddled them and help
ed him to mount. IF you get tired or
feel worse tell me. and Wen so into
camp. she urged as they were about
to start.
"fou keep going till give the sign"
he replied. and his voice was so frm
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mired. It's still raining up there" he
answered.; then turned to Wayland:
Here's your mail. Norcross. whole
hatful of it-and one telegram in the
bunch. Hope it isn't serious
Wayland took the bundle of letters
and retired to his room, glad to escape
the persistent stare of the cowhands.
The dispatch was from his father and
was curt and specific as a commands:
Shall be in Denver on the 23d. Meet
me at the Palmer House. Am on my
way to California. Come prepared to
join me on the trip"
With the letters unopened in his lap
he sat in silent thought. profoundly
troubled by the instant decision which
this message demanded of him. At
first glance nothing was simpler than
to pack up and go. He was only a
tourist In the valley. with no intention
of staying. but there was Berea! To
go meant a violent end Of their pleas
ant romance. To think of fight sad
dened him, and yet his better judg-
ment was clearly on the side of going
much AS like her, much as admire
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roice faltered. and the reflective look
in the mothers eyes deepened as she
learned that her daughter had shared
her tent with the young man. ut was
the only thing to do. mother Berrie
Dravely said. 1T was cold and wet
outside. and you know he isn't very
strong. and his teeth were chattering
he was so chilled. know it sounds
strange down here, but up there in the
woods in the storm what | did seemed
right and natural You know what
mean don: YOU"
Yes. understand. don't blame
you-only-if others should hear Of
it,
But they won't. No one knows Of
our being alone there except Tony and
father.
Are you sure? Doesn't Mrs Belder
kuow?"
Il don't think s0-not YET"
Mrs McFarlane's nervousness grew.
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CHAPTER XIV,
WayIand Hears From Home,

"dJboTO 61SdTS t1OmSs
I T was almost noon Of the fourth
day when the supervisor called
up to say that he was at the Of
u fee and would reach the ranch at
o'clock.
Il wish you would come home at
once" his wife argued, and something
i'll her voice convinced him that he was
more needed at home than in the town.
"All right, mother. Hold the fort an
hour. and I'll be there"
Mrs. McFarlane met him ut the hitch
ing bar. and it required but glance
for him to read in her face a troubled
state of mind.
This has been a disastrous trip for
Berrie." she said after one of the
hands had relieved the supervisor Of
his horse.
In what way?"
She was bit impatient Mrs. Bel
cen is filling the valley with the story
Of Berries stay in camp with Mr.. Nor
Cross
His face showed graver line. sit
couldn't be helped. The horses had to
be followed, and that youngster could
not do it. and, besides, | expected to
get back that night. Nobody but an
old snoop like Seth Belden would think
evil of our girl. and. besides. Norcross
is Il man to be trusted"
''Of course he is. but the Beldens are
RI nj pf
ed with us. And Cliffs assault on
Wayland'-
He looked up quickly. Assault!
| Did he make trouble?'
Yes. He overlook them on the trail
and would have killed Norcross If Ber-
| rie hadn't interfered. He was crazy
with Jealousy"
"Nash didn't say anything about any
assault"
"He didn't know it. Berrie told him
that Norcross fell from his horse"
Good God! never suspected a
word of this. didn't think he'd do
that
He fixed another penetrating look
|
brant with anxiety as he said. 'You
don't think there's anything-wrongT
"No. nothing wrong. but she's pro
| foundly in love with him. | never
have seen her so wrapped up In any
one. She thinks of nothing else. Il
scares me to see 1t. for I've studied
! him closely and can't believe he feel!
the same toward her. His world is 81
different from ours. don't know
what to do or say. | fear she is il
for a period of great unhappiness
The return of the crew from th,
corral cut short this conference. ant
when McFarlane went in Berrie greet
ed him with such frank and joyous ex
| preston that all his fears vanished.
/ did You come over the high trail?
she asked
4 NO. came your way. | didn'
want to take any chances of gettin
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came back. Il don't know what to
make of you" she said. Il reckon you
must be poet"
1t was dark when they reached the
village. but Wayland declared his abil-
ity to go ON. although his wounded
head was throbbing with fever and he
was clinging to the pommel Of his sad
die; so Berrie rode on.
Mrs. McFarlane. hearing the horses
on the bridge. was at the door and
received her daughter with wondering
question. while the stable hands, quick
to detect an injured man. hurried to
lift Norcross down from his saddle.
whats the matter% repeated Mrs.
McFarlane.
He fell and struck his head on
stone" Berea hastily explained. Take
the horses, boys. Mother and l will
look out for Mr. Norcross."
The men obeyed her and fell back.
but they were consumed with curios-
ity. and their glances irritated the girl.
slip the packs ut once" she insisted.
With instant sympathy her mother
came to her aid in supporting the
wounded. weary youth indoors. and as
he stretched out on the couch in the
sitting room he remarked with faint,
ionic smile. This beats any bed Of
balsam boughs."
where's your father?" asked Mrs
McFariane of her daughter.
Hes over on the Ptarmigan. I've
powerful lot to tell you. mother. but
not now: we must look after Wayland.
He's nearly done up, and so am L.
Mrs. McFarlane WINGED little at
her daughters use Of Norcross' first
name. but she said nothing further ut
the moment although she watched
Berrie closely while she took off Way
lands shoes and stockings and rubbed
his icy feet. Get him something hot
as quick as you can" she commanded.
and Mrs. McFarlane obeyed without a
word.
Gradually the tremor passed out OF
his limbs and a delicious sense of
warmth. of safety. stole over him. and
he closed his eyes in the comfort of
her presence and care. Rigorous busi-
ness this life of the pioneer" be said
with mocking infection. II think |
prefer place III the lumber trust"
Don't talk" she said. Then. with a
rush Of tender remorse: why didn't
you tell me to stop? | didn't realize
that you were so tired We could have
stopped at the Springs."e
Il didn't know how tired was till I
got here. Gee" be said boyishly. that
doorknob ut the back of my head is
redhot: You're good to me- he added
humbly.
She hated to have him resume that
tone of self depreciation. and. kneelmy :
to him. she kissed his cheek and laid
her head beside his You're splendid.
she insisted. Nobody could be brav-
er. but you should have told me you
were exhausted. You fooled me with
your cheerful answers"
He accepted her loving praise, her
clasping arms. as part Of the rescue
from the darkness and pain of the
long ride. careless of what 1t might
bring to him in the future He ate his
toast and drank his coffee and permit.
ted the women to lead him to his room.
and then being alone he crept into his
bed and fell instantly asleep.
Berrie and her mother went back to
the sitting room. and Mrs. McFarlane
closed the door behind them Now
tel. me all about it, she said in the
tone Of one not to be denied. +
The story went along very smoothly
till the girl came to the second night
in camp beside the lake. There her
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her. cannot marry her. The simplest
way is to frankly tell her so and go.
1t seems cowardly, but in the end she
will be happier"
His letters carried him back into his
own world. One was from VIII Halli-
day. who was going with Professor
Holsman on an exploring trip up the
Nile. You must join US. Holsman
has promised to take you on" An
other classmate wrote to know if he
did not want to go into land deal on
the gulf of Mexico A girl asked:
Are you to be in New York this win
ter? am. I've decided to go into
this suffrage movement" And so. one
by one. the threads which bound him
to eastern city life respun their fila
ments. After all. this Colorado out
ing. even though it should last two
years. would only be a vacation. His
real life was in the cities of the east.
Charming as Berea was. potent as she
seemed, she was, after all, fixed part
Of the mountain land and not to be
taken from it. At the moment mar
riage with her appeared absurd.
A knock at his door and the super.
visor's voice gave him a keen shock.
Come in." he called, springing to his
feet with thrill Of dread. of alarm.
McFarlane entered slowly and shut
the door behind him. His manner was
serious and his voice gravely gentle as
he said. II hope that telegram does
not call you away"
ut is from my father asking me to
meet him in Denver" answered Nor
cross. with faltering breath. He's on
his way to California Won't you sit
DOWN."
The older man took seat with
quiet dignity Seems like a mighty
fine chance. don't it? I've always
wanted to see the coast. When do you
| plan for to pull outY'
Il haven't decided to go at all. I'm
| still dazed by the suddenness Of it. l
didn't know my father was planning
| this trip
II see. Well, before you decide to
| go I'd like to have little talk with
| you. My daughter has told me part of
what happened to you on the trail. |
want to know all of it. You're young,
| but you've been out in the world. and
you know what people can say about
you and my girl" His voice became
level and menacing as he added. And
/ don't intend to have her put in wrong
on account Of you"
Norcross was quick to reply. mo.
body will dare accuse her of wrong.
| doing. She's noble girl. No one will
| dare to criticise her for what she could
not prevent"
You don't know the Beldens. My
] girls character will be on trial in ev.
cry house in the county tomorrow
The Belden side of it will appear II
the city papers Sympathy will be witt
Clifford Berrie will be made an issu.
by my enemies. They'll get me through
| her"
Good Lord" exclaimed Norcross il
sudden realization of the gravity of th'
rase. what beasts they are!
"Moore's gang will seize upon it ant
work it hard" McFarlane went on
with calm insistence. They want t
bring the district forester down on me
.rhis is IL fine chance to badger me
They will make great deal Of m
putting you on the roll. Our littl
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SYNOPSIS
Copyright. 1914. by Aamlin GarIand

After breakfast Berrie and Wayland
start down the trail, and about o'clock
make camp and get dinner.
Cliff hunts Norcross and knocks his
rival senseless. Berrie thinks him dead.
Seeing life returning she filings herself on
Wayland. covering his face with kisses.
Cliff leaves.
Nash later comes upon them, helps ar
range the camp and stays until morning.
Again on the trail Wayland tells Berrie
her love should be for Landon and not
himself
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-09-09
Write to
Us for 1t

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so near Shreveport is the nearness of the
Shreveport Drug Company's large and va
ried and low-priced stock
When you feel the need of our services,
write to us for it,
Il You will be surprised at the quick service.
Il You will receive your order fresher, finer
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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-02-26
Notorious Pap Allen
Is Again In Jail

One OF Jim Woods steers was
shot near Spanish Springs yesterday
morning by two men who have not
yet been placed under arrest, but will
be before the day is over, according
to the sheriff. office. Old Pap"
Allen is being held for the ~offense in
the county jail. but no charges have
yet been preferred. He duplicates
the other two men, but declares his
own innocence.
He states that he loaned his wagon
to the two men, who wanted to use it
on a rabbit hunt. They are said to
have sighted the steer on the range
and shot twice, but it did not drop,
and they were following it in the
wagon to get another shot when two
cowboys appeared on the scene and
they left hurriedly. The steer, at
latest accounts, was not yet dead. and
this further complexities the case, as
the penitentiary term could not be
inflicted if it The only
charge that can be brought against
the offenders is malicious mischief
Bonanza.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-02-26
Douglass Put
Under $1,000 Bond

w. G.. Glib Douglass, who served
several terms as secretary OF state OF
Nevada, was placed under $1,000 bond
yesterday by Justice of the Peace
Unsworth as the result of the COM
plant filed against him Wednesday
by p. l.. Flanagan, former state SEN
ator, who was assaulted and badly
beaten up by Douglass on the pre-
vious day i'll the law offices OF Glynn
and Heer, at Second and Virginia
streets.
The encounter was the outcome OF
differences arising over a business
deal between complainant and de-
fendant.
Following the placing OF the bond
at $1,000 yesterday by Justice Uns-
worth, Flanagan stated that he would
appeal the case to the district court
in an effort to have the bond raised
to $4,000. He said that he would
still be compelled 10 have certain
business relations with Douglas re-
garding the Washoe Land and Cattle
company, and that he felt his life
was i'll danger, and that his physician
had advised him that another similar
attack would have a fatal result. :
Journal.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-02-26
INTTFD STATES posi- office. Car

UNITED STATES post office, Car
son City, New, February Is, 1915.
Sealed proposals will be received al
this building until 2 O'Clock p. m,
March 2, 1915, and then opend, for
furnishing electric current, gas, Wa
ter, ice and miscellaneous supplies,
removing ashes and rubbish, and
washing towels during the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1916. Sealed propos-
ais will also be received until ?
o'clock p. M, April Fl, 1915, and then
opened, for Is tons bituminous coal
and ? cords wood. The right to re-
Iject any and all bids is reserved by
the Treasury Department.
R. D.. GOODE,
f1G-td Custodian.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-02-26
Atlanta Shipping Ore

Conditions in the workings on the
l,750-foot level OF the Atlanta prop
erty afford better promise than at
any time since development work
was started at this depth. Manager
Darcy states that while no large
tonnage Of commercial ore has been
exposed the prospects are most en-
couraging at several points in the
drifts and raises, which are being ex-
tended in the comprehensive plan Of
development nov under way. A car
load OF ore has been loaded today
for shipment and another will be sent
out as SOD as the first car is remov-
ed from the bins. No stopping has
been done.-Tribune.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-02-26
Working On Murder Case

Sheriff Slavin and Deputy Sheriff
Williams have returned from Gold
field, where they raj down several
clcws III connection with the murder
OF John DeCosta and Staniliso Mar
mo near Cuprite several weeks age,
but made no arrests. The prisoner
held for the killing, Victor Barron,
is still in the county jail. His pre-
liminary examination has been post
poned from time to time in order to
additional evidence.-Bonanza.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-02-26
Personal Mention

Leonard B. Fowler OF Reno is a
visitor in Carson today.
James d. Finch had legal business
in this city yesterday, returning TO
the riverside city on the express las.
evening.
w. S. Donovan, prominent IN the
mining world OF Silver City, was
in Carson City yesterday on a brief
business trip.
Judge T. l.. Foley OF Goldfield was
among the visitors to this city yes
terday, returning TO Reno last even
ing to look after some legal matters
Tor his southern clients.
Anthony Zurich, district attorney
OF White Pine county, who has been
the guest OF Elko's legislative dele
CATION Tor the last few days, will re-
turn to Ely this evening.
County Clerk Davy Of Humboldt
county is in this city on matters con-
nected with his county before the SUI
preme court. He will return to his
Winnemucca home this evening.
Sheriff Joe Harris is among the ar
rivals from Elko, coming in on the
express this morning, accompanied
by a prisoner whom he later deliver
ed to the warden at the state prison
John G. Taylor, prominent STOCK
and ranch owner Of Humboldt and
Elko counties, is among the visitor,
in this city today watching matters
relative to the disposition OF Senate
Bill No. AZ.
John f. Kunz, attorney Tor the In
terstate Commerce commission fol
Nevada, California and Arizona
passed through Reno yesterday en-
route to Washington on business will
the commission.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-02-26
In Specimen Rock

The management of the Monarch
Pittsburg reported this morning a
body OF five feet OF good ore. No
assays were made Of the specimen
rock, which is heavy in black sui
phide and showing ruby, but a num-
Der Of tests were made OF the So
called waste, which is itself almost
OF milling worth and will be shipped
with the higher values, making an ex-
cellent grade of mill ore. Arrange
ments for treating the output of the
property will not be concluded until
the arrival of President Brougher.-
Bonanza.