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The Delta independent., 1915-06-25
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him off," Samson took his stand be-
fore the painter, and swept the group
with his eyes. AN what's more" he
added, "I'll tell ye another thing.
hadn't plumb made up my mind ter
leave the mountings, but ye've done
settled hit fer me. I'm a-goin'."
There was a low murmur of anger,
and a voice cried out from the rear:
Let him go. We hain't got no use
fer damn cowards."
Whoever said thet's a liar!" shout
ed the boy. Lescott, standing at his
side, felt that the situation was more
than parlous. But, before the storm
could break, some one rushed in, and
whispered to Vile McCager message
that caused him to raise both hands
above his head, and thunder for at
tention.
Men," he roared, listen ter me!
This here hain't no time fer squab-
blin' amongst ourselves. We're all
Souths. Tamarack South has done
gone ter Hixon, an got inter trouble.
He's locked up in the jailhouse."
We're all hyar." screamed old Ca
leb's high, broken voice. Lets go an
take him out"
Samson's anger had died He turned,
and held whispered conversation
with McCager, and, at its end, the host
of the day announced briefly:
"Samson's got somethin' ter say ter
ye. So long as he's willin' ter stand
by us, l reckon we're willin' ter listen
ter Henry South's boy"
Il hain't got no use for Tamracb
Spicer," said the boy, succinctly, but
/ don't low ter let him lay in no Jail.
house, unlessen he's got right ter be
thar. What's J charged with?"
But no one knew that. A man sup
posedly close to the Hollmans, but in
reality an informer for the Souths, had
seen him led into the jailyard by a
posse of a half-dozen men, and had
seen the iron-barred doors close on
him. That was all, except that the
HOLMAN forces were gathering in
Hixon, and, if the Souths went there
en- masee, pitched battle must be the
inevitable result. The first step was
to gain accurate information and an
answer to one vital question. Was
Tamarack held as a feud victim, OF
was his arrest legitimate? How to
learn that was the problem. To send
a body Of men was to invite bloodshed.
To send a single inquirer was to de-
liver him over to the enemy.
Air you men willin' ter take my
word about Tamarack?" inquired Sam.
son. There was a clamorous assent,
and the boy turned to Lescott.
Il wants ye ter take Sally home with
ye. Ye'd better start right away, afore
she heers any Of this talk. Hit would
fret her Tell her I've had ter go cross
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

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The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

For q time. an awkward silence fell
between them. At last. the boy rose
and went over to the corner where be
nau piaceo ms gun. he took 1t up and
laid 1t on the hearth between them.
Sally" he said. Il wants ter tell ye
some things thet l hain't never said
ter nobody else. In the fust place,
wants ye ter keep this hyar gun fer
me-"
The girls eyes widened with sur.
prise.
"Haint ye agoin' ter take hit with
ye, Samson?"
He shook his head.
81 haint a-goin' ter need hit down
below. Nobody don't use 'em down
thar. I've got my pistol. an reckon
thet will be enough
'I'll take good keer Of hit" she
promised.
The boy took out OF his pockets q
box of cartridges and q small package
tied In a greasy rag.
Hits loaded. Sally. an hits cleaned
an hits creased. Hit's ready fer use"
Again. she nodded In silent assent,
and the boy began speaking in slow.
careful voice. which gradually mount
ed into tense emotion.
Sally. thet thar gun was my pap's.
When he lay a-dyin'. he gave hit ter
me. an he gave me . Job ter do with
hit. When l was a little feiler, / used
ter set up most all day. polishin' thet
gun an gittin' hit ready. used ter
30 out in the woods, an practice shoot
IN hit at things. tell learned how ter
handle hit. reckon thar haint many
fellers round here thet kin beat me
now" He paused, and the girl hastened
to corroborate.
Thar haint none, Samson"
There hain't nothin' In the world,
Sally. thet prizes like does thet gun.
Hits got Job ter do. Thar
hain't but one person In the world I'd
trust hit with. Thet's you. l
wants ye ter keep hit fer me. an ter
keep hit ready. They thinks
round hyar I'm quittin', but I hain't.
I'm comm back. an. when comes, III
need this hyar thing-an' I'll need hit
bad" He took UP the rife. and ran his
hand caressingly along its lock and
barrel.
II don't know when I'm a-comin'." he
said, slowly. but. when calls fer this,
I'm shore a-goin' ter need hit quick. ]
wants hit ter be ready fer me, day er
night. Maybe, nobody won't know I'm
hyar. Maybe. won't want
nobody ter know. But, when
whistles out thar like whippoorwill,
wants ye ter slip out-an' fotch me
thet gun!"
(To Be Continued)
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

cation with Hollman's Mammoth De-
partment store.
"Jedge," he informed, Samson
South's done left the party ct ther
mill. an he's a-ridin' towards town.
Shall / git him."
the storekeeper.
Yes"
We'll, jest let him come on. We
can tend ter him hyar, eff necessary
So Jim withheld his hand, and merely
shadowed, sending bulletins, from time
to time.
1t was about three o'clock when Sam
son started. 1t was near six when he
reached the ribbon of road that loops
down into town over the mountain.
His mule was in a lather OF sweat. He
knew that he was being spied upon.
and that word of his coming was trav-
cling ahead of him. What he did not
know was whether or not 1t suited
Jesse Purvy's purpose that he should
slide from his mule, dead, before he
turned homeward. II Tamarack had
been seized as a declaration Of war,
the chief South would certainly not
be allowed to return. II the arrest had
not been for feud reasons. he might
escape. That was the question which
would be answered with his life or
death.
The "jailhouse' was a small build
ing of homemade brick. squatting at
the rear OF the courthouse yard. As
c. h4 k6at
ten or twelve men, armed with rifles.
separated from groups and disposed
themselves behind the tree trunks and
the stone coping Of the well. None OF
them spoke, and Samson pretended
that he had not seen them. He rode
his mule at a walk. knowing that he
was rifle-covered from a half-dozen
windows. At the hitching rack direct
ly beneath the county building. he
flung his reins over a post. and. swing
ing his rifle at his side. passed eau
tiously along the brick walk to the
jail. The men behind the trees edged
around their covers as he went, keep
ing themselves protected, as squirrels
lurking below. Samson halted at the
jail wall, and called the prisoners
name. A tousled head and surly face
appeared at the barred window, and
the boy went over and held converse
from the outside.
How in hell did ye git into town."
demanded the prisoner.
II rid in." was the short reply.
How'd ye git in the jailhouse7"
The captive was shamefaced.
Il got leetle too much ticker. an
was shootin' out the lights last night"
he confessed.
What business did ye have hyar In
Hixon?"
Il Jest slipped in ter see a GAL"
Samson leaned closer, and lowered
his voice.
Does they know thet ye shot them
shoots at Jesse Purvy?"
Tamarack turned pale.
NO" he stammered, they believe
you done hit"
Samson laughed. He was thinking
of the rifles trained on him from q
dozen invisible rests.
How long air they a-goin' ter keep
ye hyar?" he demanded.
Il kin git out tomorrer ef pays the
fine. Hits ten dollars"
And ef yo don't pay the f1ne"
Hits a dollar day."
II reckon ye don't low ter pay hit,
do ye?"
II lowed mebby ye mout pay hit fer
me. Samson"
''Ye done lowed plumb wrong I
come hyar ter see ef ye needed help,
but hit pears ter me they're lettin' ye
of easy"
He turned on his heel, and went
back to his mule. The men behind the
trees began clrcling again. Samson
mounted. and, with his chin well up,
trotted back along the main street. II
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25
900dMMg
DONT's.

Don't carry larse sums or monsy
around with you. Hold-ups are not
anheard OF.
house. Thera are few burglars left.
Don't be sxtravigant. put yons
HSnsy In this bank and add all yoU
can spare to IL
Don't fail to take this advice and
you will have an easy and happy
Nd age.
The Delta independent., 1915-06-25

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Evening star., 1915-01-03
THE CLERGYMAN IN LIGHTER MOOD

brother pastors, q have often prayed that
l might be kept humble l have never
prayed that | might be poor-I knew |
could trust my church for that"
And George Ade, when asked if he had
ever been taken for minister, is credited
with having replied, mo; but l have been
treated like one. / have been kept waiting
for my salary for six or seven months.
IN many ways the modern church is diff
ferent and in some ways a better in
stitution than that which went before it.
One change is indicated by the story of the
small boy who was asked by stranger
what the bell was ringing for, and after
moments thoughtfulness exclaimed, "Oh,
yes, remember now. That is the Episco-
pal bell, ringing for the Baptist revival
that begins tonight in the Presbyterian
Church"
Another change is indicated in the caustic
observation of the Rams Horn that
Church fairs are device to make the goats
pay for the pasturage of the sheep
But more evident still becomes the change
of viewpoint when one appralses the verbal
arrnory of today's valiant saints; for the
victory is by no means always to the scoffer.
An English railway porter, boasting that
he had a question that would confound any
churchman, was suddenly confronted by
famous Lord Bishop, who asked him what
it was. well, he returned, little abashed
but determined to die game, "what is the
nearest way to heaven? ?7-"Turn to the
right and keep straight on, y was the prompt
reply.
am not going to join the church., man
once told DR.. Van Dyke. There are too
many hypocrites in it."-"Never mind, my
dear fellow responded the genial doctor.
"You should remember there always is
room for one more
At dinner attended by famous clergy
man one of the other guests made himself
unpleasantly conspicuous by his continued
and >irulent attacks upon the Scriptures.
Finding that direct innuendo failed to draw
the ecclesiastical fire, he finally resorted to
other tactics. Il won't say, though he
added with patronizing condescension, that
there is nothing good in the Bible. The
story OF the pound of flesh now: that l call
good!' The minister woke to sudden inter-
est. "Yes,' he returned, beaming about
him with an expression of childlike inno-
cency, "and there is another good story in
the Bible-that story about Eliza crossing
the ice
Evening star., 1915-01-03
KEY OF THE BASTILLE

DROBABLY few Americans are aware that
the famous key of the Bastille is among
the objects of interest at the home of Wash
ington. That it hangs upon the walls of the
house at Mount Vernon is due to Lafay-
cite.
Lafayette was commander of the Ma
tional Guard at the time of the destruc-
ton of the Bastille, and he directed and
assisted in razing it to the ground. The key
fell into his hands, and few months after
the demolition of the prison he sent 1t by
Thomas Paine, who was in London at the
time, to General Washington. The cor
respondence between the Frenchman and
Washington is most interesting.
Lafayette wrote:
Give me leave, my dear General, to present
to you a picture of the Bastille as it looked
few days after | ordered its demolition, with
the main key of the fortress of despotisrn.
1t is a tribute which | as a son to my
adopted father, as an aide-de-camp to my
General. as missionary of ibe-ty to its Patri-
arch.
In reply Washington said:
l have received your affectionate letter of
the 18th March, 1890, by one conveyance. and
the token of the victory gained by liberty over
despotism by another, for both which testi-
monials of your friendship and regard pray
you to accept my warmest thanks. In this
great subject of triumph for the New World,
and for humanity in general, it will never be
forgotten how conspicuous a part you bore,
and how much luster you reflected upon a
country in which you made the first displays
of your character.
The picture mentioned was a pencil
sketch, and hangs beneath the glass box
containing the key in the old hall at Mount
Vernon.
In his "French Revolution" Carlyle re-
fers to the taking of the key across the At
lantic to lie on Washington's S hall table; and
in giving the number killed at the capture
of the building (eighty-three of the besieg-
ers and one of the besieged) adds, "The
Bastille Fortress, like the city of Jericho,
was overturned by miraculous sound
Evening star., 1915-01-03

they now? Some have so completely per-
ished that it is probable they never existed"
And analogous was the unfortunate Sc
lection of hymn on the part of pastor
who, having announced that the Rev. Elias
Day would preach on the following Sunday,
added, And now let us all join in singing
hymn number 4S9, That awful day will
surely come
Such ldpsus Hngue are not of course con-
fined to pastors among church officers.
There was the negro caretaker to whom was
addressed an inquiry as to the name of the
preacher, who replied, "Dr. Brown, Sab, am
de present encumbrance.
And there was his fellow factotum who,
Evening star., 1915-01-03
BY FREDERICK HALL

in some confusion as to his proper title, said
"Well, fust dey called me de janitor, an
den de pahson call me de sextant, an de
mex man he call me de virgin, an de young
man we got now he call me de sacrilege."
THE old-fashioned donation party and
L alleged ministerial impecuniosity have
of course long been subjects of unseemly
mirth. There were the young pastor and his
wife who as they entered the church on the
Sunday morning following the annual be-
stowal OF gifts were embarrassed by having
the choir begin singing, who are these
in bright array?"
There was the minister who said to his
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-31
Just Stop and Think

The eight floors Of big building offers you seIec
ton OF several hundred Bed Room Suites running all the
way from S14s5 threepe Oak Bed Room Suite to the
very finest Solid Mahogany Suites, selling above thous
and dollars; Parlor and Living Room Suites, from five
in velour or leatherette $780, to fine Mahog
any Heppelwhte Suite, at couple of hundred dollars
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-31
Don't Think That This Sale

Is simply to rid of undesirable merchandise
such as odd pieces and cheap lots Reliable factories like
reliable stores try to hold their oldest customers by fire.
changed offer the entire Suite at reduction That's
the reason urgens stock is right up to the very as
to style and quality.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-31
If You Haven't the Necessary Cash

TO take advantage of this wonderful sale of the wear
don't be discouraged Come in anyway and ask about our
banking PLAN which allows you months and more to nav
for any purchase 70
Any purchase will be held for future delivery on the
payment of small amount in cash
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-10
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

c. T., ALDRICH NJ. D. Hours: 1890 to
$50 TO 3. Office phone, 165-W; house
1871 II. X-ray work specially.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-10
AS We GROW OLDER

our minds are quite as active as in
former years but our strength does not
respond when we needitmost; perhaps
the kidneys are weak, the liver torpid,
rheumatic pains or stiffened joints
beset us, and we cannot easily throw
oft the colds that winter brings.
Whatwe need is the rich cod liver oil
in SCOTS Emulsion to renew the blood
ndcarry strength to every organ of the
body, whileits glycerine soothes there's
piratory tract, and its hypophosphites
strengthen the excitable nerves.
SCOTS Emulsion is a scientific oil
food, of unusual benefit to those past
fifty years-particularly during the
colder seasons, it imparts warmth and
creates strength. One bottle will prove
its worth. No alcohol or harmful drugs.
Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield, NJ. 1886
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-10

Dr.. e. r. LYNCH, Surgeon Office. Park
Bldg, rooms / and B, telephone $40. Office
hours: until a. m, to 3, and to p. m;
Mclrose hospital, telephone 20l, to 10 a.
m Residence 141 Canal St, telephone III.
Sundays by appointment only.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-10

pencil and posted in "A conspicuous
place, or upon the side of a building,
and such notice is effective.
If anyone desires printed notices, /
will forward them free by mail, postage
prepaid, upon application. Six years ago
when the hunting OF does was permit
ted, over G,o00 of these notices were
applied for in small lots and forward
ed
Where land is posted the law fixes
a penalty Of SO for hunting upon it
without the owner s permission, wheth-
er game is killed or not. Our deer are
among the best assets of the state
Where one is killed the head must be
exhibited to the warden or to the town
clerk. Let US point the finger of shame
to any hunter who brings In a doe s
head.
NJ. J. HAPGOOD.
Peru, VT, Nov. s.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-10

ing of lands against hunting during
the coming season.
Any landowner has the right to post
his land against any or all kinds of
hunting in case they are either cult
waited or enclosed. All movings and all
pastures, used or unused, all woodlands
fenced out, are subject to this protec-
ton. The owner, or occupant, has only
to put up two notices, - by y inches
each. " Hunting Prohibited upon these
Premises, with his name attached as
owner or occupant, and no person has
the right to appear upon that land
with. a gun in his hand without the
owner s consent, unless he can prove
that it is not for the purpose of hunt
ing; and there is a heavy penalty for
defaeing, or tearing down the notice.
The words ''Hunting Prohibited
upon These Premises" with the owns
err S or occupant S name attached, may
be written upon a board with a lumber
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-10

.. Z. WHITE, NJ. D. General practitioner).
Office rooms, and 6, Crosby block. Hours :
s 10 a. m, / to g. and to p. NJ. Resi-
dcuce 20 Grove ST. Telephone, TIT.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-10

DIR. G. G. WHEELER, osteopathic Physician.
10 Crosby block Office hours: 10 to IL a.
H., TO 1 p. m. Other hours by appoint
m-uL Iclenhone connections. CHESTNUT Hin.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-10
TRAPPING TROUT ALLEGED.
Out for Arrest of a Promi-
nent Resident of Rutland

RUTLAND. Nov. 9. - The state of
Vermont is to attempt to prosecute g..
Tracy Rogers, former president of the
mn alleged violation of the state fish
and game code by taking brook trout
by means of 4 trap in 2 small stream
near Mr. Rogers s summer home in
Chittenden. Mr. Rogers was notified
over the telephone last evening by
State s Attorney G. Y. Poulin, acting
under the instructions Of State Fish
and Game Commissioner John W. Tit
comb of Lyndonville. that there was
warrant out for him. Yesterday T.
". Molonev, counsel for Mr.. Rogers
and Mr.. Pouin agreed to take the
matter up IL city court within few
days.
Mr. Titeomb received complaint
from some persons living in Chittenden
to the effect that fish were being trap
ped. He notified Mr.. Poulin and the
state 5 attorney. County Warden F. w.
Hayward and Deputy James Pitaniello
of this city went recently 10 Chitten-
den to investigate They assert that
they found in Il small brook a fish
ladder and 4 wire cage so arranged
that all fish which passed through the
stream were caught The state will
probably try 10 prove that Mr.. Rogers
took fish from pablic waters by an il
legal method TO put them into his phi
vate preserve. Mr.. Rogers has spent
large sum of money in improving the
property about Lefferts pond in Chit
tenden.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-10
FAVoRS POSTING LAND.
M. j. Hapgood Thinks It Will Be
Means of Protecting Deer.

For, as l believe, an inexeusable rea-
son, the coming deer hunting season
IS open for the killing of does This
fact is revolving to all lovers Of these
noble animals, especially since the deer
are, as a rule, upon the decrease, and
should lead them to do their utmost to
influence, SO far as possible. the post
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-10

BOND {; SON. Exclusive Undertaking. Au-
tornuhile service. Tel. 264-W
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-10

Every year more than 100000 beds
and 100000 meals are provided by
the shelters and homes of the Salvation
Army in Great Britain
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-10

G. r. ANDERSON, Surgeon and Physician
Surgery a specially. Office and residence,
Brooks House I2S Main St. Hours: until 10
a. Gl.; ! TO $50. and to p. N. Phone, gao.
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DR.. II. p. GREENE. Physician and Surgeon.
OGce Bank block Hours: 8 to a. m.
/ to 8, and to & p. NJ. Residence, IS Green
-. Telephone connection.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-01

The declaration of a Spokane speaking at meeting Of scandinayans at Chicago, that he scandi navan people n this country do not wish Go be known as hyphenated Amerieans'" has Che right ring. That does not mean either than any object co tho next sentence "Of course there Is great love for the old country" which was followed quickly by the dec aration but we are first Of all Americans" No one should object to anyones retaining affection for tho land of his birth and he win retain lt whether any one objects or not
 It surprises no one that the Chicago Herald adds.
 There was no dissent from the attitude of the speak era There arc no better Americans than those in whose veins runs the blood of Scandinavia Mr. Claus sen is only one of many scandinavians who have de- clared flor America first" The late Gov John A John son preached {, through three campaigns in Minnesota During his first campaign, when he entered district in which most Of che voters had come from Sweden, he overheard member of his campaign committee to say. Johnson should do well in this section they're all swedes here" That night Candidate Johnson sur prsed the committee by repeating what he had heard and adding: Gentlemen. not denying my blood wouldn't change it # could. But l am candidate for the Governorshp Of Minnesota. an American com monwealth. and am asking for the suffrages Of lhe people Of this American State American lf any of you vote for me because my parents were born n Sweden you are not exercising your franchise n a patriotic manner because you, like Americans and 1t Is your duty as it is mine to serve Minnesota and the United States. You must vote for the cand date for Governor who most nearly represents your convictions as citizens of the greatest country in the world and the greatest State in that country. n you do not do that you are not good citizens of this coun try and unless you do you not re1ecng credit upon your race and blood" And from that time dur ing that and other campaigs he rarely made speech in which he did not give voice to that sentiment It matered not to him that political opponents represent ed that he was ashamed of his race. that political supporters urged that discontinue the discussion To the credit of the Scandinayians of Minnesota be it said the position Of the candidate added to his strength
 But The Empire believes that what is true with the Scandnavians is also true with Americans of other Ma tonalities It is natural that this tme-with the old Nations of Europe at war and the United States at peace-that there should be more less sympathetic interest taken by foreignborn Americans in the war in Europe and that the sympathy of individual alien born citizens or collections of citizens, should be with the country Of his or their birth However where the United States is involved. very large majority of all races are Americans first