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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23
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Stadium high school soccerites
met tartars yesterday afternoon
in the Mckinley Red Caps on
Wright park field. The game end
ed in 2-2.
The high school players declar-
ed after the game 1t was the
hardest they had yet played. The
following players took part:
Stadium: Doucette, Pogue,
Kvernik, Mcleod, Elder, Rieman,
Corey, Crandall, Flye, Adams,
Drinkwein.
Mckinley: Fisher, Crosts,
Cooke, Anderson, Sather, Cell
man, Ward, Johnson, Olson,
Smith and Shuts.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23
Visitors
See Logan Fair

Nearly 1900 persons visited
the Logan Parent-Teacher fair
held last evening in the Logan
building.
Practically every room from
the basement to the top floor had
some sort of exhibit which drew
murmurs of delight from the
visitors and money from their
pocketbooks. The proceeds are to
go towards buying the school a
new piano.
The animals were in the base
ment. On the main floor wis the
Wild Man of Borneo, Jack Spratt
and his wife, Aunt Jemimy and
the five nations. 1t cost cents
to see each show, and the rooms
were full.
Baby Show, Too.
On the floor above, the baby
show, home garden and domestic
science exhibits and the fish pond
held sway. The fish pond con-
tanned packages of groceries, a
10-cent value being given for 5
cents.
The Postoffice band and the
Scotch pipers greeted the fathers
and mothers when they began ar
irving at 1880 p. m.
The following prizes were
awarded in the home garden ex-
hibits:
Apples-Myrtle Colbo, 1st:
Eleandry Renstrom, End.
Crabapples-Theodore Larsen.
Grapes--Kate Puleto.
Beets-Roy Duggar.
Pumpkins-Clovis Erhart, list
and End.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

.UlAdS '. ,olIiin ana WIG, ITO
South sd st, girl, Oct 1s; Erick
Anderson and wife. 210l " South
G ST., boy, Sept. A; Arthur Noren
aud wife. no address, girl, Oct. IA;
Andrew Rand and wife. lily East
35th St. boy, Oct. IS; Otto Frank
and wife, 4031 Park av., boy, Oct.
IS: August William Swanson and
wife, 1886 South A st, boy, April
6, 1912; John Conrad Weitz and
wife, Walla Walla, boy, Oct. q;
John Jack Johnson and wife 2315
North 2Sth st, boy, Sept. IS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

dancing act. There are signers
and instrumentalsts and two
lovely Hawaiian princesses who
do native dances.
A revel of melody and black
face fun will be Howard and
Fields Dining Car Minstrels,
singers, dancers and comedians.
Alexander Patty and company
will provide another distinct nov
city. Patty is known as the up
side down man." He is a balancer
and juggler and he does all Of his
amazing tricks while balanced on
his head.
The Longworths (Mr. and
Mrs. are said to have one of tho
cleverest singing and comedy acts
seen on the circuit In many
weeks.
Another feature will be Mabel
Johnson, feminine ventriloQuist.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

Cauliflower-Antoinette Aqui-
mo.
Cabbage--Julia Vendetti
Potatoes-Mollie Milyler.
Hubbard squash - NJ yrt e
Brownnell, st; Theodore Larsen,
End.
Squash-Josephine OFT.
Parsley-Agnes Snartemo.
Flowers.
Rose-Arthur Shock.
Best bouquet-Victor Gunder-
son, list; Susie Waineck, End.
Plant-Minnie Carrick.
Pets.
Cat-David Johnson.
Rabbits-Lavina Dolman, list;
Gladea johnson, End.
Rooster-Jennie Wiggans, list;
William Holms, End; pair, Leona
Unsen, ribbon.
Pullet-Robert Trossper, rib
bon; pair, Clovis Erhart, ribbon.
Special rooster-Don Holms
and Mark Peterson, ribbons.
Pigs-Venie Reynolds, list;
Knut Sather, End.
Dogs--Grace Roderick, 1st;
Archie Fefi, End.
Sewing.
Sewing awards were made for
four sections, according to ages
of the pupils. The following pu-
pills received blue ribbon awards:
Lydia Rozenoff, Gladys Carlson,
Josephine OFT, Margaret Dzivak,
Orpha Moser, Evelyn Sypher.
Flora Harges, Eleanor Eckberg.
Red ribbons were given the fol-
lowing pupils: lzel SandEerg,
Essil Lindskog, ValbOrg Witness,
Hazel And erson.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23
ALDERTON MEN
WILL WORK ON
SCHOOL GROUNDS

ALDERTON, Oct. 25. The
Alderton improvement club, COIN
posed of ranchers living in the
Alderton school district, have de-
cided to donate time, money and
machinery to the leveling of the
Alderton school yard.
The new school building is one
of the best in the state, but dur
ing the winter season the school
yard is a Quagmire.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23
|StaatZ Will
Appear With
u. w. Juniors

Stanley Staatz, former Stadium
high school student, like Ching
Johnson last week, has come
home to display his football
prowess. Staatz will be seen in
action today, playing right end
for the University of Washington
juniors, three time winners of the
inter-class championships at the
state institution.
The juniors are being coached
this year by Connie MvLean, a
former Yale end, and have de-
veloped a remarkable game of
the eastern style in which the de-
Tense stands out prominently.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23
Park Avenue
Fair Tonight

Park Avenue Parent-Teacher
circle will hold a home garden
exhibit this evening in the school
building.
Boys and girls of the district
have been baking, sewing and
preparing their pets and vegeta-
bles for the occasion.
Blue ribbons will be given win
vars of first prizes and red ones
for the second awards.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23
WHAT PARENT-TEACHER
CIRCLES ARE DOING

The Bryant Parent-Teacher cir
Gle will meet Tuesday at 3:15 p.
m. in the auditorium. The fol-
lowing Scotch program will be
given:
Talk on Scotch ways and GUS
toms, A. 8. Drummond; song,
Scotch, in costume, Ronald Blake;
Scotch reading, Mrs. c. E. Muck
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23
BEATS OFF COUGAR

ABERDEEN, Oct 23.-Atacked by hungry while
walking along trail Taholah miles
here yesterday her baby
hard fought animal
child.
Selling piece of iron pipe the struck at the animal
Her baby chung her neck Whispering Infatuated
saughts the Mrs Bukhards ribbons
woman finally drove the animal off.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23
Watch cleaning 81, main springs
81. Pfaff, 1147 Broadway. adv.

Gen. Ian Hamilton relieved of
command of British Dardanelles
expedition, returns to London;
Gen. Monro, his successor, goes to
take up work.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

The IIohenzOllern fortune,
which totaled $5.000,0G0 when
the great-grandfather of the pres
ent kaiser died, Is now estimated
at seven times that figure.
Eighteen months ago the kaiser
paid a military tax of $965,000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

An ostrich often lives TO be
more than seventy years old and
yields marketable feathers from
the time it is six months old until
ii is more than fifty.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

CHIN INTO keep the chin
in, means to keep 1t we'll drawn
back. That causes what physi-
cal culturists call "a lifted chest"
This insures deep and full breath
ing and hence perfect circulation.
Try keeping your chin In and see
how your chest will stand out, and
improve your bearing.
To get the best results, take
"Seventy-seven'' at the first
feeling OF q Cold
If you wait till you begin to
cough and sneeze, II may take
longer.
use and 400, at all druggists or
mailed.
Humphreys, Homeo. Medicine Co,
Use William Street. New York.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23
M ORE TAX CASES

After
orney L. b. darone
hearing
reductions. Some outside judge will be brought
More than fifth taxable
involved in litigation result of former Assessor Cooks des
ignaon valuations.
Northern Pacfics
Co.'S coal lands and the Milwaukee Co.'S timber lands
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

IIalcyop, once J. ID. Sprcckles'
yacht. later a sealer and beat of
adventure, will be used by Seattle
shipping men in Mexican trade.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23
IlIItTIIS

Thomas Gran
vile Marshall
and wife, l02 |
North Anderson
St, boy, Oct. II;
Charles A. Ray
and wife, 6O39
South Junett. St,
boy, Oct. 20;
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

Four incendiary fires on Sac
hop ranch declared to be
work of ]. w. WIS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

Out flowers and floral work
HIM, florist, So. 18th and X. adv
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

Cologne Gazette declares Ger
many is in grasp of war usurers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

President Todd of College of
Puget Sound to speak at Lewis
county teachers institute.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

Mclean the contract mover.
Main 1850. adv"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

Majestic Coai-all Jumps, no
SCOT, few ashes, $i..5. Main 980.
Advertisement"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

Not a single passenger killed in
collision in the last quarter of
1914 is the record to which rail-
ways of this country are pointing.
1t is estimated that 230, 100000
fares were paid in that period.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

Ter; dance, Highland Fling, Doro-
thy James and Thelma Thompson;
vocal solo, R. Haddow. Tea will
be served.
A nursery has been provided.
Irving Parent-Teachers are to
meet Tuesday at 3:15 p. m. at the
school; all members urged to at
tend.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23
GUIDE SUES GUIDE

Personal anmos between Harry Greer and Jules stampe
Mount guides
Sampfler filed
Greer alleged him. Stampe declared Greer
attacked weeks the
settle alleged damages court
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23
You'll Find
Il 1t Here e
BARGAIN COUNTER

San Francisco fair attendance
passes 10, 100000 mark.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

Bazaar of Our Savior's Evan.
gelical Lutheran church will end
this evening.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

Str. Admiral Farragut will
make extra sailing to Anchorage,
Alaska, leaving Nov. 5.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

Sumner paper mill will be ready
to operate within a month.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

STANLEY BELL PRINTING co.
adv"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

Real Whole Wheat Health
Bread. Duenwald's, 313 18th.
adv"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23
SUICIDE FOOLS 'EM

PORTLAND Ore Oct 23Aer his fiancee had rushed here
Spokane identified the body suicide in the Portland
friends positively recognized
Lloyd W. Chick Oakland appeared in the flesh last night
Indignantly he had committed suicide Friends
nonplussed the striking resemblance
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

California COW beats out MOhi-
can, owned by Satsop, WASH,
man, In milking tests at s. F.
fair by just 2-10 of one per cent.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

both OF Seattle; 9. Fl. A. Freytag
Of Leavenworth and Christine
Schaefer Of Seattle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

Austrian under arrest at Dem
yer on charge of throwing fellow
worker, an Englishman, into ma
chinery and causing his death.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

Wall street continues war stock
orgy; Baldwin Locomotive up
16 " points.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES

j. ID. Lloyd of
Tacoma a n 4
Ruth Crabbe of
Los Angeles; Al
Ian b. Barlow
and Nan r. Far
rell of Tacoma;
Ella Hill and
Addie Hansen,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-23

II is said that I'm several cases
new organs have been successfully
furnished to soldiers terribly
wounded. in the European war. 1t
is no longer an excuse to say one
has no stomach for fighting. They
fit you while you wait.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-02-25
'whar hev ye beeng demande,

"Whar hev We been% demande,
Samson.
"Thet's my business" came the fa
miliar mountain phrase.
why wasn't yer hyar when then
dawgs come by? Why was ye the
only South tibet ruined away. when
they was smellin' round fer Jesse
Purvy's assassin"
I didn't run away" Tamarack's
blood-shot eyes fiared wickedly. q
knowed tibet eff l stayed round hyar
with them damned Hollmans stickin
their noses inter our business, I'd hurt
somebody. So, / went over inter the
next county fer a spell. You fellers
mout be able to take things often the
Hollmans, but l hain't."
"Thet's a damned lie," said Samson,
quietly. "Ye ruined away, an ye
ruined In the water so them dawgs
couldn't trail ye-ye done hit because
We shot them shoots at Jesse Purvy
from the laurel-because ye're a truce
Dustin murderin' bully tibet shoots off
his face, an is skeered to fight" Sam
son paused for breath, and went on
with regained calmness i've knowed
all along We was the man, an I've kept
quiet because ye're my kin. If ye're
got anything else ter say, say hit. But.
eff I ever ketches yer talkin' about me.
or talkin ter Sally, I'm a-goin' ter take
ye by the scroff Of the neck, an drag
ye plumb into Hixon, an stick ye In
the jailhouse. An I'm a-goin ter tell
the high sheriff that the Souths splits
ye outen their mouths. Take him
away" The crowd turned and left
the place. When they were gone, Sam
son seated himself at his easel again,
and picked up his palette.
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ter of ceremonies. NAt his back were
the raw-bOned men and women and
children of the hills, to the number Of
a dozen
Ladies' and gentlemen" announced
Tamaraok Spicer, in a hiccoughing
voice, "sWiug O. partners an sashay
forward See HE only son of the late
Henry South engaged in his mar-ve-
lous an heretofore undiscovered occu-
patton of dom fancy work Ladies and
gentle-men, otter this here show is
concluded, keep your seats for the con-
cert in tba main tent This here ia
nous performer will favor ye with
little exhibition of plain an fancy
sock-darnin'."
After the first surprise, Samson had
turned his back on the group. He was
mixing paint at the time and he pro-
ceeded to experiment with a fieeting
cloud effect which would not outlast
the momoLt. He finished that and,
reaching for he palette,knife, scraped
his fingers and wiped them on his
trousers legs. Then, he deliberately
rose
Without a word he turned. Tama-
rack had begun his harangue afresh.
The boy tossed back the long lock
from his forehead, and then, with
an unexpectedly swift movement,
crouched and leaped. His right fist
shot forward to Tamarack Spicer's
chattering lips, and they abruptly
ceased to chatter as the teeth we're
driven into their flesh Spicers head
snapped back, and he staggered against
the onlookers, where he stood rocking
on his unsteady legs. His hand swept
instinctively to the shirt-concealed
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-02-25

holster, but, before it had connected,
both of Samsons fists were playing a
terrific tattoo on his face. The in.
glorious master of the show dropped,
and lay groggily trying to rise.
The laughter died as suddenly as
Tamarack'5 speech. Samson stepped
back again, and searched the faces OF
the group for any lingering sign Of
mirth or criticism. There was none
Every c0uuteuance was sober and ex
pressiOnless, but the boy felt weight
of unuttered disapproval and he glared
defiance, One Of the older onlookers
spoke UP reproachfully.
Samson, We hadn't hardly ought tel
a-dola that. He was jest a funnin
with ye"
Cit hi p up on his feet. I've got
soueth.n ter say ter him" The boys
voice Wa. dangerously quiet. 1t was
his FIRST word They lifted the fallen
cousin. whose entertainment had gone
astray, AND led him forward grumbling,
threatening and suffering, but evino
ing no immediate desire to renew h0S
tilitiaRa --
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-02-25

comelg of +.- situation at the mo-
ment struck alm. A stage director,
setting a comedy scene with that most
ancient of jests, the gawking of boobs
at some new SIGHT. could hardly have
improved on tbs tableau. At the front
stood Tamarack Spicer, the returned
wanderer. His lean wrist was stretched
out of a ragged sleeve all too short, and
his tattered umy' was showed back
over a face all a-grin. His eyes were
blood-shot with recent drinking, but
his manner was in exaggerated and
imitation of a rural mas
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-02-25
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER Lon Misery creek, at EAs
Dot Of q rock from which he has fallen,
sally Miller nnds Qeorge Lescott, Z land
ecApe painter. unconscious, and altar ~
wing ham, goes for assistance.
CHAPTER u-samson South and Sally,
taking Lescott to Samson's home are met
@y Spicer South, head Of the family, Whe
tells than that Jesse Purvy has been shot,
AAd that Samson Il suspected o. thS
SRtms. Samson denies Il.
CHAPTER III-Ths shooting of Jesse
&uryy breaks the truce In the HollmAa~
South feud.
CHAPTER 1V-samson reproves TamG-
rack Spicer for telling Sally that Jim
HOLMAN 10 on the trail with bloodhounds
hHnting the man who shot Purvy.
CHAPTER V-The bloodhounds lose the
trail at Sptcer South's door. Lescott dis
covers artistic ability in Samson. While
sketching with Lescott on the mountain,
TAmarack discovers Samson to a jeerinR
crowd Of mountaineers. Samson thrashOG
him and denounoes him a. the truce
buster who shot Purvy.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-02-25
.liowin' ter git me eff Purvy dies. but

we're WaJcnln yo.
f'-n Ashorry's face darkened, but he
nothing. There was nothing to
say He was discovered in the enc
my's country and must accept the
enemy's terms.
This hyar time let's ye go back"
said Samson, "fer the reason thet I'm
tryin' like all hi ter keep this truce.
But ye must stay on yore side or
else ride the roads open. How is
Purvy terday?"
Hes mighty porely," replied the
other, in sullen voice.
Cali right. Thet's another reason
why hit haint healthy fer ye over
hyar."
The spy turned and made his way
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49, Lescott wandered through the
hills, his unhurt right hand began cry
ing out for action and a brush to
nurse. AS he watched, day after day,
fhe unwilling Of the monumental hills
'.-".t'' o. ~ hNzy, wrath
Ike '~ong, fiaring
vt of color, this fret of restlessness
We, anne actual pain. He was wasting
,ndertul opportunity and the crea-
',vo i~slinct in him was clamoring.
morning, whan he came out just
unrise to the tin wash basin
T. ta> we'll, the desire to paint was on
+ N b compelling force. The hills
~ .a# Nose their bases like things bit
ten OF. Beyond lay limitless stream
ers of mist, but, while he stood at gaze,
me filmy veil began to lift and float
higher. Trees and mountains grew
taller. The sun, which showed first
as a ghost-like disk of polished alumni
mum, struggled through orange and
vermilion into a sphere Of living
fame. Lescott heard a voice at his
side.
when does ye low ter commence
paintin'?"
It was Samson. For answer the
artist, with his unhurt hand, impa-
tiently tapped his bandaged wrist.
"Ye still got yore right hand, hain't
YET" demanded the boy. The other
laughed. It was typical question. So
long as one had the trigger finger left
one should not admit disqualification.
"You see, Samson" he explained,
this isn't precisely like handling a
gun. One must hold the palette; mix
the colors; wipe the brushes and do
half dozen equally necessary things.
1t requires at least two perfectly good
hands. Many people don't find two
enough"
But hit only takes one ter do the
paintin', don't hit?"
Eyes"
"Welr'--the boy spoke difidently
but with OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the
two Of us we've got three hands. I
reckon ye kin larn me how ter do
then, other things fer ye."
Lescott's surprise showed in his
face and the lad swept eagerly on.
"Mebby hitfnain't none Of my bust
ness, but, all day yestiddy an the
day befo', was studyin' bout this
here thing. an / hustled up an got
o'.'2 a an now I'm through.
ought meb-
a.- >ked appeal
f.....- ahisJed and then his face
lighted into cOntentment. 90.
To-day, Samson" he announced,
"Lescott, South and Company get
busy"
80 7re4 tina he had seen
9Gf thu ex-
or delight, N.
.. .. .yss ,uaned it a touch
Of the wistrul
When. an hour later, the two set
out, the mountain boy carried the par
anher, IT,, I'D the old man standing
IS ~ I'd hem If with
half-Q a.-1.1a, sell disnE proving glance.
AS the boy With charitable aptt'
tude, learned how to adjust the easel
and AZ fba aEaphernalia, Lescott
sat u4....-s. u. .. 81 thirsty eyes
the stretch of landscape he had deter
mined to paint.
TAaa. WAllA he ~~iRtaA- tn Boy Aahe
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-02-25
INTERNATIONAL.
SUNNSQIOOL
LESSON
LESSON FOR FEBRUARY %
SAMUEL, THE VICTORIOUS
LEADER.
By Il. 0. SELLERS. Acting Director Of
Sunday School Course Moody Bible In
stitute, Chicago)

LESSON TEXT Samuel 1911.
GOLDEN TEXT-Hitherto hath Jeho-
yah helped mel Samuel TIP r. V.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-02-25

lin"
Spicer did not at once
4 when one of the Souths
+ In the road the customary
ID he: "Heered anything
mo, hev you?"
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-03-05

abouts" and over yon." From fore
noon until after midnight, shuttle, Jig
and fiddling would hold high, If rough.
carnival. But. while the younger folk
abandoned themselves to these diver
slons, the grayer heads would gather
IN more serious conclave. Jesse Purvy
mad once more beaten back death, and
MIS- mind had probably been devising,
during those bed-ridden days and
nights, plans of reprisal. According
to current report, Purvy had an.
nounced that his would-be assassin
dwelt on Misery. and was marked
down." So. there were obvious ext
gencies which the Souths must pre-
pare to meet. In particular, the clan
must thrash out to definite under
standing the demoralizing report that
Samson South, their logical leader,
meant to abandon them, at crisis
when war-clouds were thickening.
The painter had finally resolved to
cut the Gordian knot, and leave the
mountains He had trained on Sam
son to the last piece all his artillery Of
argument. The case was now submit
ted with the suggestion that the boy
take three months to consider, and
that, if he decided afIirmatively, ne
should notify Lescott in advance of his
coming. He proposed sending Samson