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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-01-08
CHAPTER xLVl.
Flood and Fire.


Screaming to make himself heard
above the roar of the deluge, Barcus
hammered in Alan's ear:
That devil! He's found the reser-
voir-opened the sluicegates-
1t into that shaft! We're done fort"
Alan had no argument with which to
gainsay him. Silently getting on his
feet, silently he CROPPED for Rose in the
darkness, momentarily becoming more
dense as the fall of water shut out
the light, and drew her away with him
up the slight incline that led back To
the bulkhead
The water mounted rapidly. With
In five minutes it drove them back IN
the elbow in the tunnel; within ten II
Tapped their ankles as they fingered
there, doubling which was the greater
peril, to advance or to stand fast and
let the flooding tide snuff out the fires
of life. To return to the neighhor
hood of the bulkhead was to court tbe
death indicated by the fuse and the
key of blasting powder
VI sudden the thought crossed
Alan's mind that Marrophat had ar
ranged the latter solely to keen then
away from the bulkhead. Now that h,
thought of it, be felt certain that III,
powder room had been deliberatel,
disclosed to him by Jimmy.
Probably, then, the keg and fus,
were but stage properties-or nos
sibly
Whether or no. was death in On
form preferable to the other?
He was decidedly OF the opin,o,
that 1t were better to be extinguisbe
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CHAPTER Xiv.
Az In a Glass, parkIy.


Thoughtfully Mr., Barcus returned
his attention to the lovers.
II the evidence of his senses did not
mlslead him, he was witnessing their
first difference OF opinion. II was not
an argument acute enough to deserve
the name OF quarrel; but undoubtedly
the two were at odds upon some ques-
toni Rose insistent, Alan reluctant.
The last gave way in the end,
shrugged, returned to the car.
I'm going back up the TRAIL" he
announced, and hesitated oddly.
Feeling the need OF some little ex-
erclse, no doubt" Barcus suggested.
Rose thinks it's dangerous to stop
here" Alan began to explain, ignoring
the interruption.
Miss Rose is right--eh, Miss Ju.
dlth?" Barcus interpolated
Judith nodded darkly.
80 I'm going to see II can't buy
hurros from the prospector back there
Rose says he has some--doesn't know
how many"
Three will be enough" Judith inter
posed Il mean don't get one for me-
I'm stopping here"
But" Alan started to protest.
She gave him pause with a weary
gesture.
PLEASED It's no good arguing, Mr.,
Law: I've made up my mind; | can be
most helpful here, by my fathers
side" she asserted. and nodded at
Urine with n significant smile that
maddened him "He needs me-.and
no harm can come to me; I'm pretty
we'll able TO take care Of myself"
This, then. must have been the nub
OF the lovers quarrel Roses insist
ence that Judith be left behind, Alan's
reluctance to consent to this lest he
convict himself of the charge of rank
ingratitude, remembering the great
service his erstwhile antagonist had
done him,
II only Judith might not find cause
10 change her mind!
He set himself sedulously to divert
Judith with the magic of his converse
tional powers-an offering Indifferent
ly received. He was still blithely
gossiping when Judith flung away tC
her sisters side.
The ensuing quarrel seemed but tht
more portentous In view of the re
straint imposed upon themselves b.
both parties thereto.
He believed. however that a crisi
impended when the tinkle OF mule
|
and at this he threw discretion to tn
winds and ran toward the two wit
J hands upheld in mock horror and
[ manner Of humorous protest.
Ladies, ladies!" he pleaded.
3 beg of you both, let dogs delight
t bark and bite"
y He got no farther; Judith's cal
+ were as quick as his own; she, to-
E, had caught the sound of bells benin
r, the base of the hill. And of a suSde
If without another word. she turneS al
II flung away into the heavy thickets
underground that masked all the ca
IS yon, to either side of the wagon-tra
lg In twinkling she had lost herself
view in their labyrinthine shadows.
W. The remainder of that business W
a: transacted rapidly enough. The
were no PREPARATIONS to be mad
nd once Alan had ridden up with /
on three burros, nothing remained but
mount and make of without delay.
ly, Before morning they were all r
ho Ing like so many hypnotized subjec
wo fatigue bearing so heavily on all thu
senses that none spoke or cared
err speak
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sYNoPsIs.

the nf Hearts Is the "dcath-sign', eni-
eloyed by Seneca Urine In the private
war az vengeance which, through the
apency OF his daughter Judith, q woman
81 violent passions like his own, he wages
against Alan Law son OF the man tnow
saad) who was innocently Responsible Tor
the accident which left Urine = helpless
rrlppIe Tor life. Alan loves and IN loved
BY Rose, Judith's twin and double, but ~
ali other respects her opposite. Judith
vows 20 compass Alan'a death, but Alan
rfancra. and 40. unwilingiy, wins her
love ThercupOn Judith Ia actuated ~
turn by the old hatred, the new love- and
jealousy Of her sister. Rose; she becomes
aIIenated from her father through her
failure to carry out his homlcidal plans,
and because of the aid she has extended
Alan 10 his hight with Rose from the VEN
geance OF Urine through the mountains
81 western Arizona,
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doing 1t in sitting position. with
his back against the door-jamb, felt
sleep overcoming him like a dense,
dark cloud.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-18
Mr.. James Mcdonald, of Saginaw,

Mr.. James Mcdonald, of Saginaw,
was in town Tuesday on business.
Mrs. Callie Foster and children
spent the first part of the week with
relatives in Portland, Mich.
Mrs. Walter Swope returned Tues
day evening from Ohio where she
has been visiting since Thursday.
Jay Fulford, of Ferris Center, was
a Riverdale caller Monday.
Mrs. Hardy. of Lowell, who has
been very i'll at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. James Black, is gain
ing nicely.
Peter Briller was an Ithaca visitor
Wednesday,
Mrs. II. NJ. Bum, of Muskegon,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Rice the latter part of last week.
Mr. VIM. Schlappi, of Ferris Cen
ter, was in town Saturday on bust
ness.
Mrs. M. Grimes, Of Saginaw, Wis
tied her sister, Mrs. David Dull, sew
eral days last week.
VIM. Harry has moved from his
farm northwest of Riverdale. on to
the Dan linn farm, west of town,
between Riverdale and Vestaburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Manley Wis
tied relatives in vestaburg Thurs
day.
The Vestaburg band will give a
musical entertainment in Riverdale
on Friday evening, March 21, at
Wyeths hall. Admission 10 and 20
cents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Allison enter
tanned relatives from St. Louis over
last Sunday.
Miss Bertha Hoxie spent Sunday
in Elm Haff with relatives.
Mrs Rockwell, of st. Louis. is Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. Charlie
Hawk.
Lehr Apple, of Elwell, was in town
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forest La Paugh
and daughter. Of Elwell, were guests
of Mr. and Mrs. George La Paugh
last week.
Rube Harrington made business
trip TO Elwell Wednesday.
Miss frankie Davenport has been
spending several days with her sis
ter. Mrs. ID. Marley. of Vestaburg.
Last Tuesday evening Mr.. and
Yrs. John Jacques had a narrow es-
cape from serious injuries as their
buggy wheels collided with a rig oc-
cupied by Mrs. Hoxie and son Of
Elm Hall. The occupants were
thrown out and quite badly shaken
up. The horses ran down Main
street but were stopped at Moblo's
store.
l.. Billings made a business trip
to Sumner Friday
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-18
SOUTH EAST FERRIS.

Jay Fulford and his mother were
Crystal callers Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Bird were the
guests of their daughter, Mrs. Ethel
Flint, Friday.
Rane Ball and family visited Gean
Osterhout one day this week.
VIII Donevin transacted business
in Riverdale Thursday.
The Aid Society was well attend
ed at Mr. c. Oswalts Wednesday
All reported fine time.
j. w Flint returned home Tues
day from Ohio where he has been
for the past two months.
Mrs. Maud Ball is reported some
better now.
Ross Hallabough, with a party OF
othesr, went TO Half-moon Lake fish
ing one day this week. and good
luck is reported.
Tilla Flint visited friends in Yes
taburg Thursday.
The Union Aid will hold an auc-
tion sale Friday evening, March 10,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-18

Miss Elsie Bosley is visiting her
uncle, Mason Loomis. and other
friends in Lansing.
Miss Thelma Crooks went to
Saginaw Friday to visit her brother,
II. ID. Crooks
Mrs. II l.. Martin and daughter
Beatrice were in Ithaca Friday.
Mrs. A. G. Crooks returned from
visiting her parents in Saginaw Fri
day.
Chas. Loomis has begun work for
the season with John Wiseman.
VIM. Tracy moved his family to
Ithaca last week, where he will re-
side in the future.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-18
NEWARK

w. A. Roberts was in Middleton
on business Saturday.
Mrs. willard Sturgeon went to
North Star after VIM. Sturgeon,
who has been spending the winter
with his son Charles. Mr.. Spurg-
con returned with her for a visit OF
indefinite length.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-18

at the home of Alanson Harrison. A
farmers supper will also be served.
Marie Kirker was a Carson visi-
tor Wednesday.
Ethel Harrison visited his parents.
VIII Wilson and wife, Thursday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-18
Change Child Labor Law.

Rep. William DeBoer. OF Grand
Rapids, has introduced a bill, at the
request of Fred L. Keller, superin-
tendent of public instruction in Mich
igan. will, If passed, make consider
able change in the child labor laws or
this state.
The bill provides that children be-
tween the ages Of IL and Ia years may
work on Saturdays and during vaca-
ton or holiday periods. AS the law
stands now il is illegal to employ a
child under IA years of age at any
time for any purpose. Mr.. Keller be-
lieves that the law is too stringent and
that children will be better for the ex-
perience which will come TO them as
the result OF labor during idle periods.
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SNAPSHOTS OF FASHION.

When the weather permits coat
dresses of imitation fur fabrics will be
seen IN the shops.
Smartly designed costumes viii also
be made of this material which when
trimmed with real fur arc as rich and
handsome in effect as any fabric could
possibly be.
Designs of material proffered by
dressmakers are produced in lengths
to suit their demands The old cry OF
lack of cooperation by manufacturers
Is dead issue for this season at least
1t is whispered that boots will lace
up the front only for the coming sea
son: also that pale colorad feathers are
decidedly de trop and that russell and
tan shoes are to register the high wa
ter mark of smart style exciusivencss
also that these shoes. or boots. will be
worn with every sort of frock and oil
every color. and. again, another film
reflects black cloth as the ashiest ma
;erial one can select for wear this au
tuinn, also the smartest.
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FINANCING ROAD BUILDING.

Department Of Agriculture Discusses
Various Methods.
While it is frequently easy for
county to issue bonds and borrow
money for improving the local high,
ways. the raising of the money to re-
tire those bonds at maturity is often
not so simple Many counties in bor-
rowing money for bonds figure that the
amount Of money raised represents the
total cost of the road. forgetting that
the road must be maintained and re-
paired If ut the end of the term of the
bonds the county is to have anything
to show for its investment.
The question of financing country
road building Is discussed fully In a
department of agriculture bulletin en-
titled Highway Bonds" which is
written by the Office Of public roads In
collaboration with james W. Glover.
professor of mathematics and insur-
ance. University Of Michigan. In this
bulletin the authors discuss fully the
various methods of financing road
building and retiring debts for road
construction and also deal frankly with
the actual total cost of road during
the life Of the bonds. On the total cost
OF road the authors cite the following
two examples as affording at least a
basis for estimating the total minimum
cost of Il mile of road:
TOTAL COST OF MILE OF ROAD
BUILT WITH 20 YEAR BONDS.
Bituminous- macadam.
Cost Of construction (sl0.5O0) I'M
der per cent serial bond with
interest for twenty years........ H6.0125 SC
Cost of annual repair and MAIN
terlance ($GO0D for twenty years. .0000C
Total Gust for twenty years. sas.M25t
Brick.
Cost of construction (SlS50O un-
der per cent serial bond with
interest for twenty years........ $26, 426. Z:
Cost of annual repair and main
tenance (S3O0, for twenty years. 6,0O0.O
Total cost for twenty years.. s32. AIS. z;
The authors point out that the &C
tual cost Of building and maintaining
II specific highway can be determined
only after the character and volume
of traffic and actual wear and teal
have been studied for a series of years
The figures quoted above. OF course
will not apply to ordinary macadam
| gravel or clay roads, but in all thes'
cases the interest on the bonds mus
he met. and there must be expendi
lures to maintain them in condition
| The poorer the drainage and the les
| permanent the character of the roa'
foundation the greater must be til
| percentage that repair costs will bea
| to the first cost. Similarly the ques
| ton Of whether the actual surfacini
is designed to withstand the characte
of traffic and weather to which 1t I
subjected also has an important beal
| ing on what it will cost the county t
keep the road in such shape that whe
the bonds are paid the locality still
will have II valuable property to sho,
as result of its borrowing and repay
| lDeHt
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H. BODENHEIMER & SONS
Fire, Casualty, Tornado,
Insurance
Surety Bonds--Best Companies
Shreveport, La.
The Fire BAD.

The fire bag" is relic of the old
days of wooden ships. Every whaler
and sealer used to carry such bag.
1t was of tarpaulin. about one foot in
length and six inches in width. 1t was
lined with waterproof material, with
interlinings OF oilcloth and thick fan
mel. In this was placed the flint and
tinderbox for kindling fire. The bag
was then securely fastened with double
flaps and tied in such a manner as to
keep its contents dry.
1t was the duty of the second mate
to look after the fire bag, and in case
of shipwreck to attach it Mt once to
his person by means of stout straps
provided for the purpose. So, If officers
and crew were cast away OH some de-
serted shore, the means of obtaining a
fire were not wanting so long as the
precious tire bag was safe.
The modern steam whalers and seal
ers carry fire bag slowed in the life
boats with the bread and water. but it
is of rubber. and contains half dozen
water tight tin boxes of Matches
Philadelphia Press.
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Rid of TIE Torment
of Rheumatism

Send me Foley Kidney Pills. am
badly done UP with rheumatism and
they are the only thing that help
me-" A. j. Walsh, Sneffcls, Colo.
rheumatism is stubborn as mule
lit hangs On like a leech-wears out
your strorgth-worries you with pain
-drags on your yitality-depresses
your nsnd--aGcets your health.
Don't let It hang on you! Don't give
up to il. Don't overlook Foley Kid
ney Fills! For they work directly on
the kidneys-tene up and strengthen
them to the perfect action that keeps
uric acid out of the blood, and clears
away the cause of rheumatism, lunl-
bagc ard stiff. swollen, aching joints.
Begin now, today, and soon you will
again he active and free from pain.
Mr.. Walsh winds up his letter to US
by saying: Il consider Foley Kidney
Pills the best I have ever used, and
/ have tried several different REM
edies." Your druggist sells them.
Sold by w. /. GAYLE, Benton. La.
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The Historical Blueheard.

Bluebeard was n historical parsonage
whose name was Giles de Retz. He
was nicknamed BARRIE Bleue." from
having 4 beard of blue black shade.
Persuaded by an Italian alchemist that
his strength could be restored by bath
ing in the blood of infants, he had
many children entrapped for this
hitieons purpose into his castle Of
Chamtoce. On the Loire, the ruins Of
which are still to be seen. At last the
horrible suspicious of the country folk
rs to what was going on were proved,
and the monster was burned at the
stake at Nantes In 144O.
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Verdi and His Admirer.

Verdi was once travelling in the same
railway carriage with General Tour
non. They got into conversation,
which soon turned on the subject of
music. and the general, who did not
know his companion. expressed en-
thusiastic preference for that of Italy
II can hardly go so far with you,'
replied the other For me, art has
no frontiers, and give German music
the preference over Italian"
Indeed. SIR said the general testi
". For my part, would give all
the German operas in the world for
one act of ..eigoletto.
'.You really must excuse me from
following you any further on this
ground replied the composer, blush
Ing little. Il am Verdi"
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COnStable'S Sale.

J. B. Farmer versus Claud Rogers. In Justices
Court, Ward Four, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue
IN of writ of fieri facias, issued by
J. D. Rogers, Justice of the Peace for
Ward Four Of Bossier Parish, Louis
lana, in favor Of j. B. Farmer, and
against Claud Rogers, and to me di-
rected, will, at eleven O'Clock am, on
Saturday, the 18th day of November,
1915, at the residence of L. E. Collie, in
the Fourth Ward, in said parish, offer
for sale at public auction, the following
described property, to-wit:
682A pounds of seed cotton and rs
barrels Of corn, more or less.
Seized as the property of Claud Rog-
ers, under said writ of fieri facias.
Terms of Sale-For cash, subject to
the benefit Of appraisement, to pay and
satisfy the sum of sf8.25, with all costs
added. L. E. COLE, Constable.
October %, 1915. nov11
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DR. FREDERICK RATZBURG
Dentist
Levy Building SHREVEPORT, LA.
Telephone, No. 1f60.
SheriH'S Sale.

Snerln SAFE.
U. w. Hutchings VS.. w. E. Coleman. No. $3.50
In Second District Court, Bossier Parish
Louisiana.
DY virtue of writ of fieri facias,
ID issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, have seized, and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town OF
Benton, La, on Saturday, November IL.
1915, the following described property,
to-wit:
Lots 1, 2 and of block II, east, of the
Mccormick Annex to Bossier City, Bos-
sier Parish, Louisiana, as per map made
by Geo. D. Alexander, Parish Surveyor
Terms of Sa,e-For cash, without the
benefit of appraisement, to pay and sat
isfy the sum of $500, less credit of Sill
of date November ii, 1910, with s pei
cent per aunum interest thereon from
December Is, 1909, and all costs of suit
including 10 per cent on said sum ano
interest as attorneys fees, with recog-
milton of plaintiffs vendors lien and
special mortgage upon said property
and also the sum of $40 70, taxes on sale
property. J. F. EDWARDS,
Sheriff, Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Benton, La, Oct. Z, 1915. nov11
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SheriH'S Sale.

S. H. Bolinger & Company VS.. ]. H. Dwire and
M. Larew. No. 6210. In Second District
Court, Bossier Parish, louisiana.
DY virtue of writ of seizure and sale,
d issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, | have seized, and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, atthe front
door Of the Court House, in the town Of
Benton, La, on Saturday, November
Is, 1915, the following described prop
erty, to-wit:
The west half of northwest quarter of
section Is, township q, range IA, Bos-
sier Parish, Louisiana.
Terms'of Sale-Cash, without the ben
eft of appraisement, to pay and satisfy
the sum of $500, with per cent per
annum interest thereon from August II,
1914, until paid, and on terms of credit
on two notes, each for $500, not yet due,
as prayed for in petition, and all costs
Of suit, including 10 per cent on said
first above mentioned sum and interest
as attorneys fees. J. F. EDWARDS,
Sheriff, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Benton, La, Oct. Z, 1915. nov11
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AN AUTUMN TA!LLEUR.

Rather boyish in line. this suit Of
navy wool mohair, with full skirt and
hip length coat, showing semibelted
effect The collar buttons high i'll mil
itary fashion and a turnover velvet
collar serves as smart trimming. The
trim sailor of faille silk and the white
topped button boots afford Il smart
pffact
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Ten Million Dollars For Roads.

en- Million Dollars For Roaos.
John N. Carlisle. head of New York's
highway department. opens his annual
report. which was recently presented
to the New York Legislature. with de-
mand that the legislature shall appro
pirate mt once for good road purposes
Sl0.o00.OOO Of the second bond issue of
s5O,O0O.UUO. approved by the voters in
1913
An appropriation of $1.00O.0e0. of
which $25O.O0O should be made avail
able this year for TIL. elimination Of
grade crossings on the improved high
ways. is urged in the report. Commits
sioner Carlisle asserts that a new
mark in highway construction in New
York state was made last year when
contracts were let for the construc-
ton of 1.167 miles. involving an ex-
penditure Of $19.i1.411. The report
shows that there are now completed or
under contract G.315 miles of high
ways and there remain to be con-
structed SGT miles of state and coun-
ty roads included in the system author
ICED by the good roads act.
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DAINTY DANCE FR0CK.

Dance frock of pale pink chiffon with
full skirt consisting of yards and yards
Of this filmy material. The simple
bodice with Y neck and surplice drape
is soft and pretty. favoring the Greek
tendencies A dainty sleeve cap is de-
veloped from three rows Of plated
chiffon Gariands of flowers and q
satin girdle afford dainty trimming.
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Suggestion Notice

NOTICE is hereby given all persons
LIZ having claims against A. R..
Thompson, late of the Parish of Bos-
sier, deceased, to present the same, with
vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at
Hosston, La. w. A. THOMPSON,
Administrator, Sucn OF A. R. Thompson
November 4, 1915. A-a
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Lost Note.

4 LII persons are hereby warned not
IA to buy or trade for a mortgage
note for $3.50, given by Henderson Davis,
April /, 1911, due November is, 1911,
and made payable to the undersigned,
the same having been lost or mislaid.
SAM w. LEE.
Bluffs, La, Nov. l, 1915. 4i-s
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Notice to Taxpayers.

A IL State, Parish and Poll Taxes for
"A the year 1915, as set forth on the
rolls on file, are now due and will be-.
come delinquent on movable property
October 1st, and on immoyable property
December 3tst. j. F. EDWARDS,
Al Sheriff and Parish Tax Collector.
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Naturally Dark.

History Professor Why are the mid
die ages known as the dark ages?
Wise Freshman Because there were
so many knights. Wisconsin Sphinx.
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Boards Were Barred.

The ancient Romans considered 1t
effeminate to wear heardS. All their
bnsts representing the famous men of
Olden times ARE without boards
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A cynic knows the price Of every
thing and the value of nothing