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Gunnison news-champion., 1915-06-18

Hlnautslins. barren mesas. and saa.
saiisiaH RATS gwen essr - tne ss~sossae
s1uIas u sazasrasa
y hateseT had seen the tenor of IN
eunlmaascatson ber~ean fz4ner and
aaaehtsr. Jadsth eventually emerged
fll tas araSinz rooEa in an omsaoas
tlnuer. h-roas. cominx drossslly
aaag irom his eomps<smeuf AZ the
same time. sas Iazred wiae awake b
~ q the ioreeodsns oosatenanoe
eors aad afiar . momans OF asues
loNsa her sacs to the lounse q the
ra..F af ths car
sic got there in time to see her at
I'd stanasslll staring ssesasassly at
two hssres 80 close together on
fle observation platform. but ON
apDearance Judith shsok herself
ether- sHatched 40 magazine. aud
raured urathfsIiy into an easy chair
Ha ng her psse between the pages Of
'he publication with every Indication
O. deep interest in ITS text
Or Barogs. however haa laa-ped
a lessen Of bitter ex1er anee to tlso
act that the outward bearing o.
- Judi h Trine was no sare ind =
her inward humor--urioss that IN.
might be taken TO Indicate the d.
zagt contrary Of iss sorrb ancn
loagh even this IS no reIiabie rule
niiHdiEs himself Of this. he N re
70 invented a NOR interest in zn-
Ter Bsa azine-round the eaoe OF
Iich he kept wary eye : IN the
IIug woman
For all her eNasperation. judith con
Hucd herself longer than might have
.au q. aected Her continued show
ulacidiiy. indeed lulled Barcas into
dangerous feeling Of security Per
Iaded that she me Mt to behave be
dualiy ceased to atch her as mar
'ly as at first. and lost himself IN a
a1rose reverie whose 1ieot was the
Hmi1Ely rermanent mourning into
Ftich he had plunged his face ana
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-06-18
CHAPTER xNxv.
Cabooee.

For once. in a way, il fell ont pre-
cisely as Mr.. Law had planned ana
prayed.
Constrained to pun up in order TO re-
move the obstruction from the track
the train crew of the freight cboled
down its collective wrath on being pre-
sented with sum of money. In The
hopes of further largesse Il lent f,s
common ear to Alan's well-worn tale
which had so frequently proved useful
IN similar emergencies. of an eIopine
couple pursued by an unreasonfnglv
vlndictive paren-; and had its ones
rewarded by the price Alan bargsined
10 pay in exchange for exclusive usa
oil the caboose as far as the next town
SO that il was not more than ten
minutes before Rose was settled 10
rest in such comfort as the eaboose az
forded. while Alan and Rarcus SAT
within its doorway and smoked
Neither he nor any other aboard the
freight suspected for an instant that
IN the box car next forward of the "a
boose, woman in mans clothing Law
perdae, now and again cAuekIins
tTo be continued in our next issue
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-06-18

lands TOR the purposes of his mas
querade-stain'n them a shade Ct
ebony upon which soap and wa er ar /
scrubbing had no effect whatever A. 1
ne had invent7d d most excruc- attn ,
method oi rGverTi2s himself iron the
druggist who had taken advantf se OF
his confidence and sold him he III
eradiable dve-when he was reused Y
the sudden fight Of a magazine across
the car missing his head by a barn
two inches and the bang of a chair
overturned by judith as s'ss jumped
up and flung herself furiously toward
the door
Just what had happened on the oh.
servation platform Barcue didn't know
but he could readily believe that the
lovers had just indulged n some espe-
cially provoking and long-dra wn-out
caress.
He overhaIled Judith none too soon.
In another moment 10 would have
had her sister by the throat-if her
purpose had not been to throw Rose
bodily overheard, as Barcus suspected.
Happily, he was as quick on his feet
rs Judith on hers; and almost before
he had grasped the situation, he had
grasped her-had seized her arms and
drawn them forcibly behind her back,
at the same time swinging her rouc I
and endeavoring to propel her back
through the doorway
II was a man-size job. For the ensu-
ing five minutes he had his hands full
of violently reeentful and superbly
able-bodied young woman. Only with
the greatest difficulty did he succeed
in wrestling her up the aisle and to
the door of her compartment. where
an even more furious resistance for
some additional minutes prefaced the
ultimate closing of the door upon the
maddened Judith. Even then he might
not draw a free breath: there was no
way of locking that door from the out.
side; and he dared not leave go the
handle. lest the girl again fly out and
renew the battle
Waving aside Alan's proffer of as
sistance, he acidly advised that gen
tleman to return TO his post of duty
and not let his infatuation blind him
to what might at any moment loom
up on the track behind them, Barcus
stoutly held the door against the girls
attempt TO pull it open and through
another period when she occupied her.
self with kicking its panels as if hone.
full of breaking a way out. A long
pause followed. He heard no sounds
from within. And worrying he won.
3ered what the devil she was up to.
Then her voice penetrated the barrier,
its accents calm and nos unamiable:
"Nr. BarCus,"
"Hello," he replied. startled What
is il. Miss Judith"
Please let me out
Not much"
"Oh-please.
Struck by the fact that she hadn't
lost her temper on hearing his refusal
ne hesitated. Il vas very true that he
couldn't stay there forever. holding on
tc that kEo0.
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-06-18

G8(ap VI StoU Nv oo0feUs
most without jar, on the outskirts Of
q city whose name Alan never learned.
For the biplane was barely at a
standstill before he was out and, reel
ing with the giddiness that affects men
after long flights, making his way as
best he might toward the managers
ofYice connected with q trainyard i'm
mediately adjacent to the spot where
they had coA3e to earth.
Lavish disbursements of money won
him his way against official protests
that what he demanded was an impos-
sibility Within twenty minutes, leav-
ing Coast to follow on when and as
best he might, Alan and Judith were
spinning through open country in the
cab of an engine running hight, with
only clear track between IL and the
special
The several hours that ensued be-
fore the rear lights of the special were
brought to view were none too many
for the task imposed upon Alan of
overcoming the scruples of the en-
gineer and fireman.
Another minute, and less than fifty
feet separated the two-the special
train and the light engine, both hur-
tlirg through the light at top speed.
With a word to the engineer Alan
crept out along the side of the boiler,
with only greasy handrail and mar
row foothold between himself and
what meant death. or something close
ly resembling it, should hA be shaken
OF b. the tearing wind and the sway
ing of the locomotive.
II seemed an hour before he worked
himself up to the cowcatcher-now
within four feet of the rear platform
of the special.
On this last he could see woman's
figure indistinctly silhouetted against
the light through the door, and beside
her a man In a white coat, clinging for
dear life to the knob of the door
holding il against the frantic efforts of
some persons inside to tear it open.
Another hour Of suspense dragrad
out-or such was the effect-while the
light engine with into rable sIowness
bridged those four scant feet.
At length il was feasible to atterpt
the thing. Rose The could see her
strained white face quite plainly now)
was half over the rail of the car ahead.
ready 10 jump.
His heart failed him. II was too
hazardous risk He dared not let her
take IT,
Something very like a shot sounded
from the train and something very like
a bullet whistled pest his cheek. and
proved the signal for several more.
Strangely. that knowledge steadied
his nerves. Straining forward and
foldin on to a bar so hot that IL
scorchsd his palm. he offered a hand
TO the eirl on the rail
Her hand fell confidently INTO il. She
Jumped. His arm wound round her as
she landed on the platform of the COW.
catcher He heard her breathe his
name, then hurriedly passed her be.
tween himself and the boiler to the
footway at the side. The fireman was
WAITING there to help her. Alan turned
his attention TO Bareus.
To his djsmay he found rlat the On
Slne VAS losing ground. The space
W widening rapidly as Barcus re-
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-06-18

ies-rsa sae EHVs anu sass~~ .ssas-..
over the rail
~ miraculous. aving heap. the
man accomplished that incredible feat
ana sained the platform
An instant later ten feet separated
rhe engine from the speciaL as the en-
eIneer applied the brakes
And this he did none too soon Tor
at the same time Marropha; and an
other appeared On the rear platform
ana opened hot. but thanks 10 the
widening distance. inef ecsaaI fire.
The engine ground slowly TO a hal,
az the rear hehts OF the special train
s~eB, from sizht rOEna a bead
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
AND SEED
OF STATE IS SOLD
PRISON TRUSTEES RECEIVE REC.
ORD PRICE OF $3.50 PER TON
FOR SEED.
is HURT WHEN AUTO HITS
Mord Fuller Receives Serious Injuries
When Machine Smashes Into Bug
gy in Which He Is Riding.
Jackson News.

Jackson.
A record high price for cotton seed
in a period Of ten years was secured
by the prison trustees Of the state
when they sold, at the Parchman farm
ten carloads of the product for $3.50
a ton, the successful bidder being a
broker, w. F.. Hoy, Of Prentiss. The
lowest bid for the seed was 1913. At
the same meeting the trustees sold
447 bales Of the 1915 cotton crop to
BoyCe g. Co. Of Memphis at 1857 to
1886 cents a pound.
The price received for cotton seed
shows a sudden advance in seed, for
two weeks ago all the trustees could
secure was $3.50 a ton. The seed
sold in 1914 brought an average price
of $23.42 a ton.
The p~enitentiary trustees estimate
the 1915 cotton crop at 5000 bales, or
about 800 bales less than In 1914. 1t
Is believed, however, that the total cash
receipts from the sale Of the cotton
and cotton seed will be in excess OF
the receipts for the same products In
1914.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
DOUBLE TRAGEDY
ENDS CRAP GAME
FRANK SMITH AND JOHN ROW.
LAND OF RULEVlLLE HAD
DEADLY AIM.
STARTS CRUSADE ON CRIME
CIarksdale's Citizens Hold Mass Meet.
ing and Adopt Measure to Clean
the City Out-chief Of Police
Is Suspended.

Embellishments Smith and John
Rowland, both living neal this place,
are dead as a result of a pistol duel be-
tween the two men, which is said to
have originated in a drinking bout and
craps game. According to reports Of
the tragedy, Smith and Rowland, with
a number Of other men, were spending
the day in the cane brakes of Sun
flower river west of town in gambling
and drinking. During the course Of
the game it is alleged that the two men
became involved in an argument over
the ownership Of a coin. Both were
armed, one with an automatic and the
other with a pistol. Words led to the
men drawing the weapons and starting
the shooting. Rowland died in 80 min
utes after he was wounded, but Smith
lived several hours.
Both men we're about 30 years old
and married. Smith Is survived by a
wife and four children. Rowland leaves
a wife, two children and an aged
mother.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22

Stop using calomel! 1t makes you
sick. Don't lose a days work. If you
feel lazy. sluggish, bilious or consti-
pated, listen to me!
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver
which causes necrosis of the bones.
Calomel, when it comes into contact
with soul bile. crashes into it, breaking
1t up. This is when you feel that aw-
full nausea and cramping. II you feel
AL knocked out" If your liver is tor
pid and bowels constipated or you
have headache, dizziness, coated
tongue, IL breath is bad or stomach
Soul just try a spoonful Of harmless
Dodson's Liver Tone.
Here's my guarantee-Go to any
drug store or dealer and get a 50-cent
bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone. Take a
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
CIarksdaIe Starts Crime Crusade.

Clarksdale.-At a mass meeting call
ed for the purpose Of taking steps to
rid the city of undesirables and to
clean up that section known as the
New World" resolutions were adopt
ed by about 1,500 persons in attend
ance demanding that the city commits
sioners take immediate steps for the
purpose of securing sufficient and COM
petent officers in a crusade. against
crime. Every mar in the audience
pledged himself not to sign a bond in
the future for any person, black or
white, charged with b~ootlegging. Sew
eral other resolutions tending to the
moral uplift of the community were
adopted. g.
This meeting was called owing to
the sentiment aroused by a series OF
robberies and hold-ups which have
been occurring during the past six or
eight weeks, and which eliminated in
the murder of Albert H. Cage, cashier
of the Planters Bank of this city. Pend
ing developments Chief of Police Hos
-sAas-h has been suspended, and w. G.
Landers appointed acting chief of pc
lice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
WHEN BILIOUS? NO! STOP!
ACTS LIKE DYNAMITE ON LIVER
! Guarantee "Dodson's Liver Tone" viii Give You the Best Liver
and Bowel Cleansing You Ever Had-Doesnt Make You Sick!

spoonful and If it doesn't s%traighten
you right up and make you feel fine
and vigorous l want you to go back to
the store and get your money. Dod-
sons Liver Tone Is destroying the
sale Of calomel because it is real liver
medicine; entirely vegetable, therefore
it cannot s~alivate or make you sick.
I guarantee that n spoonful OF
Dodson's Liver Tone will put your
sluggish liver to work and clean your
bowels of that sour bile and consti'
pated waste which is clogging your
system and making you feel miserable.
l guarantee that a bottle of Dodson's
Liver Tone will keep your entire fam
lily feeling fine for months. Give it TO
your children. 1t is harmless; doesn't
grippe and they like its pleasant taste.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
ut AS HE EXPRESSED THEM
p masters Words Would Have Re
qulred Adjustment Before Their
Use in the Pulpit.

A man was brought before a police
court charged with abusing his team
and using loud and profane language
on the street. one OF the witnesses
was a pious old darby. who was sub
mittod to a short cross-cxamination
Did the defendant use improper
language while he was beating his
horses" asked the lawyer.
We'll, he talk mighty loud, sub"
Did he indulge in profanity?'
The witness seemed puzzled. The
lawyer put the question in another
form;
What ! mean, Uncle Aus, is-did
he use words that would be proper for
your minister to use in a Sermon
"Oh. yes suh," tho old man replied
with a grin that revealed the full
width Of his immense mouth; but
dcyd have to be ranged %diff'runt."-
Every body's Magazine,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
One on Rufus Choate,

Judge Parry, In a recent article on
Rufus Choate, Advocate" says on oc-
casion Choate would meet with his
Sam Weller. Defending a prisoner
for theft of money from a ship, q wit.
ness was called who had turned states
evidence and whose testimony went to
prove that Chcate's client had insti.
gated the theft.
Well" asked Choate. what nd he
say? Tell us how and what he spoke
to YOU"
Why" said the witness. "he told us
there was a mar in Boston named
Choate and he'd get us off If they
caught US with the money in ouI
boots"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
EVIDENTLY NOT AN ARTIST
Judging From Comment. Bilklns Had
Good Deal to Learn About
Photography.

Young Bilkins is an enthusiastic de-
voice of amateur photography. He al
ways insists upon taking" his family
and friends posed in more or less ar
tistic attitudes.
Not long ago there was an exhibi.
ton of the work of a local photograph
ic club to which the young fellow be-
longs, and where were displayed the
results of certain of his efforts to i'm
mortalize his family and friends. In
one corner hung a group OF figures
twisted into the most extraordinary
positions, the general effect being that
Of persons in various stages OF par.
alysis.
who In the world are those queer.
looking people?" asked someone.
"Oh, those are some Of Bilkins'
strained relations" said a bystander.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
Just as He Had Said.

You remember selling me some
hair restorcr when ! called the other
day to get shaved, you hoary.headed
Old thief" roared the indignant Gus
toner. you sold 1t under false pre-
lenses, sir, You said 1t would restore
my head TO its original condition"
Well, didn't 1t work." asked the
barber.
Work? No. It's taken off what III.
tlc hair | used to have. and | am as
bald az the pavement now"
That's quite right, sir. No false
pretense about that. | said it would
restore your head to its original condi'
ton. and you know, sir. most OF us
are born bald"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
Phone Ring Saved Lives.

The ringing Of a telephone at an
early hour saved the lives of Lucindy
Cheeks and her sister when it awoke
Lucindy from sound slumber and to
the realization that her house was on
fire. The house was owned by Nose
Cheeks, a negro flagman. 1t was COM
pletely destroyed.
The n were alone at the time,
Nose being away on his run. Lucindy
stated she had been asleep some time
when she heard the telephone bell
ringing. She started into the hall to
answer it and was greeted by a gust Of
flame. She reused her sister and they
escaped just i'll time to avert being
struck by falling debris.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
Hurt When Auto Hits Buggy.

Mord NJ. Fuller was seriously injured
and s. f. Simmons, Of the Morrison
Coal Company was slightly hurt in an
accident that occurred near PoindeX-
ter Park, when an automobile driven
by Harry Dye collided with q bugg,
in which Mr.. Fuller and Mr.. Simmons
were riding. According to Mr.. Fuller
the vehicle was turned completely
around when the automobile struck 1t,
and he and Mr.. Simmons were thrown
out. Mr.. Fuller sustained painful cuts
on the head, and his lower left limb
was badly sprained.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
Illinois Central Improves.

Improvements at the Illinois Cen
trail railroad shops that will entail an
expenditure of probably $150,000 and
necessitate the permanent employment
of rs to 100 additional men, have been
authorized, according to a statement
given out by A. w. Ellington. train
master, and L. Grimes, superintendent
Of the shops. The improvements, which
will be made Immediately, consist Of
a new %roundhouse with a capacity to
handle the largest locomotives on the
line, modern cinder and drop pits, a
75.foot turntable, a 100, 0O0-gallon steel
water tank, a modern hot water and
washout plant, a new power house, in
creased shop tracks and an improved
mechanical elevator and Weighing coal
chute.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22

She was looking for an apartment.
1T must be in a first class neigh
horhood," she said, and it must have
ten large rooms, three baths and all
modern improvements, and won't pay
a cent over $40 a month"
81 know the very place you're look
ing for" replied the agent, but if you
want to find out how to get there
you'll have to consult a clergyman"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
CUTICURA SOAP BATHS
Followed by a Little Ointment for
Baby's Tender Skin. Trial Free.

They afford infants and children
great comfort. permit rest and sleep
and point to speedy healment of &C.
zemas, rashes, feelings, chafngs and
other sleep destroying skin troubles.
Nothing better at any price for the
nursery and toilet.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Ky.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
Robber Slays ClarksdaIe Banker.

Clarksdale.-A. H. Cage, cashier OF
the Planters Bank of this city, was
shot and killed by a burglar in his
nome in this city, when he arose in
the early morning hours to investigate
a noise he heard in the bedroom.
Mrs. Cage was first aroused by the
nan and called to Mr.. Cage. Mr.. Cage
arose, and, unarmed, confronted the
robber, who warned him to keep his
distance, and fired when he refused to
do so. The shot which caused Mr..
Cages death was fired at close range
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
Toccopola ~Fire.Swept.

, Pontotoc.-The town of Toccopola,
Mss, Is miles west Of this place. had
a disastrous fire, which swept the en-
tire eastern portion Of the business
part of the town. The property loss is
estimated at 5000. The fire was dis
covered in the T. j. Wingo & Son
store. The origin of the fire is un-
known, but It is not thought to have
been ~incendiary. Toccopola will be
badly crippled by the fire, as the stores
burned we're among the largest IN the
town.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
Are They Still Friends?

The young women present were dis
cussing their ages. And n of the
girls said:
Il don't know what it Is about my
appearance, but everybody always
guesses me a lot younger than l really
am"
And another of the girls answered,
oh, so sweetly:
"Oh, that's after they have heard
you talk, isn't it. dear?"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
Senator Enrolled at Ole Miss.

University Senator Harper of Gren-
ada has enrolled in the senior law class
at Ole Miss. making the five hundred
and n%inety-ninth matriculant. The six
hundredth matriculant is expected. Mr.,
Harper is at present senator from the
2Sth senatorial district, composed OF
Grenada and Y"alobusha counties, hav-
ing been a member of the sessions of
1912 and 1914 legislatures.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22

The first tangible step toward pro.
viding for a new and revised code OF
statute laws of the State of Mississip-
pi was taken when a committee pro-
yided for at the 1915 meeting Of the
State Bar Association to prepare a
plan met here,
The bar association authorizes Its
president. r, B, Campbell of Green
y%llle,to appoint a committee to draft
a bill to be presented to the legisla-
ture at the 1916 session.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
Fortune for Mississippi Man.

A fortune in Texas awaits Mike
E~ischenseir, supposed to be somewhere
in Mississippi, and his half brother,
Herman r. Lutkcr, of 1411 North Will
hite street, Cleburne, Texas. Mr.. Lut'
ker has written James Cummings,
chief Of the Jackson fire department,
to assist in locating him. According to
Mr.. Lutker's letter Eischenseir issz,9
half brother, and their mother died re-
Gently, leaving Mr.. Lutker administra
tor of the estate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
Meridlan's New CITY Hail.

Meridian.-The grounds surrounding
the new city hall are being cleared pre-
paratory to turning the new $125.OOO
building over to the city. The build
ing will be completed and ready for
occupancy by Nov. 1, according to pres
ent plans.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22

Hazlehurst.-The road contractors
who have the contract for g~ravelipg
the public roads in district 5, have
completed the gap between Kinds and
Copiah counties north of Gallman and
north OF Crystal Springs, which nov
gives graveled roads from Canton to
Osyka, except about four miles In Lin
coin county. This gives Copiah cot
ty two hundred miles gravel roads.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
Il You Need a Medicine
You Should Have the Best

Although there are hundreds ~ rrep1-
rationS advertised. there Ia nuiy one that
really stands out pr'-"minauf da a rem
sdy FOR diseases Of the kidneys. Iyes lul
Bladder
Or Kilmer's Swamp-Ro0t IS not recon-
merdcd Tor everything
A sworn certificate of purity is with cy-
cry bottle. You may receive a sample
siTe bottle Of Swamp-Eoof bv Parcel
Post. Address Or kliner 4 Co. Bling
hAmton. y. Y, and nolose ten cents
For sale al all drug stores in bottles NJ
two sizes-5oc and 81 =. also mention this
paper.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-10-22
Speakjno From Experience.

"Pa, what is the first line of de-
fense?'"
That depends on the circumstances,
son. If this country were at war, the
first line of defense would be the navy.
When a mans married, it's usually the
telephone line, by which he tries to
square himself before he comes home"