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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-10-05
The unsIaned Proclamation.

Belshazzar saw the writing on the
wall.
at isn't even signed by one pen," he
cried scornfully.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-10-05

At the time of his retirement Wnow full admiral being entitled
that by virtue of his the Pacific
member of the Socum commission when the burning of the New York
excursion steamer investigated
1854 appointed
academy president and graduated in 1875
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-10-05

Not the Producers Fault.
milk is up cent" we protested.
"Don't blame me-" replied the COW.
'I always let 1t down."
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-10-05
HUSBAND OBJECTS
TO OPERATION. {
Wife Cured by Lydia E:
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound

Des Moines, Iowa. -" Four years ago
] was very sick and my life was nearly
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-10-05

THIS is THE AGE OF YOUTH.
You will look ten years Younger. If you
darken your ugly. grizzly gray hairs by
using Ia Creole Hair Dressing ADV
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-10-05
Some Noise.

81 am cheer leader at the florists"
"What do you meant"
81 root for them"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-10-05

Briefly Explained.
"Why have you named this corn the
Jack-rabbit Variety"
"Long ears"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-21
She contrived to Pass the Window

scarcely ever forget the reality OF
things. This was q hidden valley, q
robbers den, a rendezvous for muir
derers, wild place stained red by
deeds Of wild men. And because OF
that there was always a changed at
mosphere. The merriest, idlest, most
careless moment might in the flash of
an eye end in ruthless and tragic &C
ton. Duane felt rather than saw a
dark, brOoding shadow over the valley.
Then, without any solicitation or en-
enlargement from Duane, the Bland
woman fell passionately in love with
him. She launched herself. And the
thing which evidently held her in check
was the newness, the strangeness, and
for the moment the all-satiSfying fact
of his respect for her. Duane exerted
himself to please, to amuse, to inter-
est, to fascinate her, and always with
Difference. That was his strong point,
and it had made his part easy SO far.
He was playing a game of love
playing with life and DEATH What
ltLAC lIc tlclO Will JCU-
ME was through Euchre, who carried
short messages. But he caught
glimpSes of her every time he went
to the Bland house. She contrived
somehow to pass door or window, to
give him look when chance afforded.
Duane discovered with surprise that
these moments were more thrilling to
him than any with Mrs. Bland. Jennie
had been instructed by Euchre to
listen, to understand that this was
Duane's only chance to help keep her
mind from constant worry, to gather
the import Of every word which had
double meaning. And all through
those waiting days he knew that Jen-
MES face, and especially the warm,
feeting glance she gave him, was re-
sponsible for subtle and gradual
change in him. This change, he
faneied, was only that through remem-
brance Of her he got rid Of his pale,
sickening ghosts.
One day careless Mexican threw
a lighted cigarette up into the brush
mating that served as a ceiling for
Benson's den, and there was a fire
which left little more than the adobe
walls standing. The result was that
while repairs were being made there
was no gambling and drinking. Time
hung very heavily on the hands of
some twoscore outlaws. Duane, how
ever, found the hours anything but
empty. He spent more time at Mrs.
BANDS; he walked miles on all the
trails leading out of the valley; he had
q care fer the conditions of his two
horses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-21

you over there an putin you wise to
my tryin' TO help thet poor kid"
Thus enjoiued by Euchre, Duane be-
gan TO tell the conversations with Jen-
ME and Mrs. Bland word for word
Long before he had reached an end
Euchre Set down the coffee-cup and
began to stare, snd at the conclusion
Of the story his face lost some of its
red color and beads of sweat stood
out thickly on his brow.
oval il thet doesn't floor met" he
calculated. blinking at Duane. young
man, | flggered you was some swift,
an sure TO make your mark on this
river: but reckon I missed your real
caliber. Do you know what it II take
TO do all you promised Jen?"
Il haven't any idea" replied Duane
gravely.
You'll have to pull the wool over
Kate BANDS eyes. an even if she falls
in love with you, which s shore likely,
thet won't be easy. An she'd kill you
in ninnit. Buck, if she ever got
wise. You amt mistaken her none,
are your"
"Not me. Euchre. She's woman.
I'd fear her more than any man."
oval, you'll have to kill Bland an
Chess Alloway an Rugg, an mebbe
some others, before you can ride off
into the hills with tibet girl"
"All right. I'll meet what comes, -
said Duane, quietly. THE great point
is to have horses ready and pick the
right moment, then rush the trick
through"
''Thet's the only chance fer success.
An you can't do 1t alone"
sri have to. I wouldn't ask you to
help me-
wal. I'll take my chances" replied
Euchre. gruffly. I'm going to help
Jennie, you can gamble your last peso
| on thet."
They talked and planned, though in
truth it was Euchre who planned,
Duane who listened and agreed. While
awaiting the return Of Bland and his
lieutenants it would be well for Duane
to grow friendly with the other out
laws, to sit in few games of monte,
or show a willingness to spend a little
money. The two schenlers were to
call upon Mrs. Bland every day
Euchre to carry messages of cheer and
warning to Jennie, Duane to blind the
elder woman at any cost. These pre-
IjminariaS decided uDOn they proceed
ed to put them into action.
| No hard task was it to win the friend
ship of the most Of those gOod-natured
outlaws. There were men among
them, however, that made Duane feel
that terrible inexplicable wrath rise
in his breast. He could not bear to be
near them. Jackrabbit Benson was
one of these men. Because of him and
other outlaws Of his ilk Duane could
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-21

awkward positions; and from every
position he practiced throwing his
gun-practiced 1t till he was hot and
tired and his arm ached and his hand
burned. That practice he determined
to keep up every day. 1t was one
thing, at least, that would help pass
the weary hours.
Later he went outdoors to the cooler
shade Of the Cottonwoods. From this
point he could see a good deal Of the
valley. Under different circumstances,
Duane felt that he would have en-
joyed such a beautiful spot. He saw
Il good many Mexicans, who, of course,
We're hand and glove with Bland.
Also he saw enormous fiat-boats, crude
of structure, moored along the banks
OF the river. The Rio Grande rolled
away between high bluffs. A cable,
Sagging deep In the middle, was
stretched over the wide yellow stream,
and an old scow, evidently used as q
ferry, lay anchored on the far shore.
The valley was an ideal retreat for
an outlaw band operating on big
scale. Pursuit scarcely need be feared
over the broken trails of the Rim
Rock. And the open end of the valley
could be defended against almost any
number of men coming down the
river.
Duane must have idled considerable
time up on the hill, for when he re-
turned to the shack Euchre was
busily engaged around the campfire.
oval, glad to see you amt so pale
about the gills as you was" he said,
by the way of greeting. pitch in an
Wen soon have grub ready. There's
shore one conSOlin' fact round this
here camp"
Whats that?" asked Duane.
Plenty OF good juicy beef to eat.
An 1t doesn't cost a short bit"
'But 1t costs hard rides and trouble,
bad conscience, and life, too, doesn't
it7'
II amt shore about the bad con-
science. Mine never bothered me none.
An as for life, why, thet's cheap in
Texas"
who is Bland?" asked Duane,
quickly changing the subject. "What
do you know about him?'
1--WE don't know who he is or where
he halls FROM" replied Euchre "Thet's
always been somethin' to interest the
gang. He must have been a young
man when he struck Texas. Now he's
mfddle-aged. I remember how years
ago he was soft-spoken an not rough
in talk or act like he Is now. Bland
amt likely his right name. He knows
lot. He can doctor you, an he's
shore a KNOWN Teller with tools.
He's the kind tibet rules men. Outlaws
are always ridin' in here to join his
gang, an II it hadn't been fer the
gaInblin' an gun-play he'd have q
thousand men around him.
How many in his gang now?"
II reckon there's short Of hundred
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-21
CHAPTER VII.

That night Duane was not troubled
by ghosts haunting his walking and
sleeping hours. He awoke feeling
bright and eager, and grateful to
Euchre for having put something
worth while into his mind. During
breakfast, however, he was unusually
thoughtful, working over the Idea Of
how much or how little he could con-
dde in the outlaw. He was aware Of
Euehre's scrutiny.
Wal" began the old man, at last,
how'd you make out with Jennie !
What d you an she talk about?"
Eve had a little chat. You know
you wanted me to cheer her up
Euchre sat with coffee-cnp poised
and narrow eyes studying Duane.
Buck, I've seen some outlaws
whose word was good. Mine 10. You
can trust me, I Epste1 Yqg, tadq'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-21
7 he Lone
Star Ranger
A Romance Of the Border
bu ZANE GREY
Author of
THE LIGHT OF WESTERN STARS"
RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE" ETC.


suddenly he Strengthened up with
jerk. CGconsciously he had drawn his
gun. Standing there with the bright,
cold weapon in his hand. he looked at
it in CONSERVATION. How had he come
to draw it? It might have come from
a subtle sense scarcely thought Of at
all of the late, close and inevitable re-
Iatt0n between that weapon and him
self. He was amazed to find that, bit
ter as he had grown of late, the desire
TO live burned strong in him. Life
certainly held no bright prospects for
him. Already he had begun to despair
Of ever getting back to his home. But
TO give up like white-hearted coward,
to let himself be handcuffed ana
tailed, to run from q drunken, brag-
ging cowboy, or be shot in cold blood
by some border brute who merely
wanted to add another notch TO his
gun-these things were impossible for
Duane because there was n him the
temper to fight.
In that hour he yielded only to fate
and the spirit Unborn in him. Here
after this gun must be living part
of him. Right then and there he re-
turned to a practice he had long dis
continued-the draw 1t was now d
stern, bitter, deadly business with
him. He did not need to fire the gun,
for accuracy was a gift and had be-
come assured. Swiftness ON the draw,
however, could be improved, and he
set himself to acquire the limit of
speed possible to any man. He stood
still In his tracks; he paced the room ;
he sat down, lay down, put himself In
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-21
CHAPTER vi.

Next morning Duane found that q
moody and respondent spell had fas-
tened on him, Wishing TO be alone,
he went out and walked trail leading
round the river bluff. He thought and
thought. After while he made out
that the trouble with him probably
was that he could not resign himself
to his fate. He cared vastly more, he
discovered, for what he considered
honor and integrity than he did for
life. He saw that it was bad for him
to be alone But, it appeared, lonely
months and perhaps years inevitably
must be his.
Another thing puzzled him. in the
bright light Of day he could not recall
the state Of mind that was his 1t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-21

Is srniie. TIM on tfs dodge Tou
know what that MEANS l got in Il
shooting scrap at home and had to
run OF. When 1t blows over | hope
to 60 hack"
AOh, / know what these outlaws
are. Yes, you're different" She kept
the strained gaze upon him, but hope
Was ffnta1inx, and the hard lines Of
her youthful face were softening.
Something sweet and warm stirred
deep In Duane as he realized the IN
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-21

were more variable than children, as
unstable as water, as dangerous as
dynamite.
'Bill, I'll bet you ten you can't spill
whatever's in the bucket tibet poems
packin'," said the outlaw called Jim.
Blacks head came up with the ac-
ton Of hawk about to swoop.
Duane glanced from Black to the
road, where he saw a crippled peon
carrying tin bucket toward the river.
This peon was a half-witted Indian
who lived in a shack and did odd jobs
for the Mexicans. Duane had met him
often.
Jim, I'll take you up" replied
(To be continued.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-21

possibilities. Duane, realizing that he
was tolerated there, received In care
less spirit by this terrible class Of
outcasts, experienced a feeling of re-
vulsion that amounted almost to hor-
ror. Was his being there not an ugly
dream? What had he in common with
such rufians? Then in a flash Of
memory came the painful proof-he
was a criminal in sight Of Texas law !:
he, too, was an outcast.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
THEY WILL NOT
 BE BEATEN THE GERMANS CHANGE THEIR FIELD OF ACTIVITIES
 TO TRY AGAIN. rr nxw ra <1r rrr<NN NryHr
FROM EAST VERDUN
To the Northwest and Re Enforce ment Will be brought
 Immediately

LONDON, March II. = Advices from Verdun say that the Germans, presumably disgusted at their fail ure to break through have decided to change their field of activities from the East to the Northwest of Nerdun, and will evidently renew their attacks shortly.
 Another report says that re-en- forcement is being brought in and the attack will be made from two sides simultaneously. At the pres ent time, says this report, Hull is apparent everywhere.
 A German aeroplane was seen this morning approaching the mouth of the Thames when a British air Snip started in pursuit but could not overtake her and she made her getaway.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
CENSORSHIP IS
 ESTABLISHED
TELEGRAPH OFFICES UNDER MILITARY CONTROL
 EXCLUSIVELY.

SAN ANTONIO, March 14.-Gen- eral Funston today established a rigid censorship all along the bor- der, and has instructed General Pershing at Naco to do likewise and in addition to keep watch on all the automobile routes, roads and trails that none may pass from one country into the other.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
THE RESIDENTS OF
 WERE WORRIED
PASSED SLEEpLESS NIGHT ON ACCOUNT OF
 REPORT OF CONTEMPLATED RAID

from the town and in every direct ion with instruction to signal in the event that something unusual would be seen. However, nothing happened and the people are hope ful that the United States troops
 that are supposed to be on hand
 will soon arrive and relieve the anxiety of the sleepless inhabitants.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
SEARCHED ON THE
 s. s. SOUTHWESTERN

Chas. Chaplin in his latest and best 2-reel comedy, "sHANGIED, = arrived on the NORTHWESTERN last night and will be shown at the DREAM THEATRE two nights, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, every one that has seen this picture say that it out classes anything he has ever worked in. At the house that sets the pace-The Dream. **s
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
CAUGHT WITH THE GOODS.

If Tom Nagle and Peter Jones thought that the police department was composed of sleepy headed sort of men, they were mistaken. Evi- dence of this came to light early today when Tom Nagle bought a bottle of 'hootch" and made trans fer of the goods to Peter Jones to whom the law says You shall not touch.' Nagle was fined $20O, but will serve 100 days instead.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
MANITOBA GOES
 DRY IN JUNE
PROHIBITI0NISTS WIN BY A VOTE OF NEARLY
 TWO TO ONE.

WINNIPEG, March IA. = With nearly all returns from the election throughout thea province of Mani toba in, it Is almost certain. that the prohibitionists won by a vote of nearly two to one.
 The law, according to the will of the people yesterday, will go in- to effect the first day of June next.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
ALMOST READY
 FOR ACTION
GENERAL FUNSTON SAYS THAT TOMORROW WILL BE
 MOVING DAY.

FL PAso, March 14.-In answer to an inquiry made by General Funston as to whether the troops here were ready for action, a mes sage was sent to San Antonio to the effect that everything was in readiness, but it is thought that the departure of the troops will be deferred until tomorrow.
 It is said that fifteen thousand soldiers are now ready to enter the field.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
POINT ROWE CANNERY
 FOREMAN ARRIVES

Foreman A. Dano, of the Point Rowe eannery arrived yesterday from Seattle, and left at noon for the cannery where he is to super intend the work that is to be done preparatory for the coming fishing season. MT. Dano expects a good summer and is preparing to be ready to handle all the fish that may come his way.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
OTTO J. K0BLER DEAD.

News reached here a few days ago to the effect that Otto ). Kobler. formerly with the Frye ( CO. here. had been overcome by gas Sunday the zth Of February and died the 10th and was buried Sunday sae 18th When Mr. KobleT left here, he went to Brooklyn, N. T., where he resided until hls death.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
NO TRUTH IN
 THE RUMOR
THE DANISH GOVERNMENT DE- MES THAT GERMANY
 MADE AN OFFER.

COPENHAGEN, March II. = The German foreign office here denies that Germany ever offered twenty million for the Danish portion of West Indies, nor any part of that or other amount.
 The rumor said Danish official, the source of which is unknown, has TO foundation in facts, and the de nial by the German foreign office is timely.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
PLEADS FOR
 PREPAREDNESS
SENATOR BORAH OF IDAHO ASKS CONGRESS TO ACT
 AT ONCE.

WASHINGTON, March 14.-Sen- ator Borah. of Idaho, one of the leaders on the republican side of the senate addressed that body last evening and urged upon the sen ators to drop all kinds of legis- lation and dispose of the prepared ness measure promptly. He point ed out the possibility of intervention in Mexico to emphasize the necessity for action.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
Notice to Mariners

ALASKA-Wrangeli Strait = Burnt Island Reef Foat Light 2. tenn pOrarily marked by a 2nd class nun buoy. was replaced on its station and relighted March F, 1916, and 1Fe nun buoy discontinu- cd.
 ALAsKA-WrangeIl Strait = Spike Rock Float Light 3, temporarily marked by 2 2nd class can buoy, was replaced on it's station and re lighted March i2, 1916, and the can buoy discontinued. B direction Of the Commissioner of Lighthouses.
 " C. DIBRALL,
 Lighthouse Inspector
 --a- - We sell Seattle brewed ROCK BEERr at the Seattle Bar. adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
THE LIEUTENANT
 TO GO TO FRONT
WILL BE GIVEN A CHANGE TO REDUCE HIS WEIGHT
 MATERIALLY.

WASHINGTON, March 14-Lieut- enant Colonel W. P. Richardson, for years chairman of the Army Road Commission in Alaska, who is here now, is preparing for active ser vice in Mexico. h the event that his regiment is called to the front, the colonel will take his command.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
THE FRENCH
 LOSE HEAVILY
LARGE STORES WERE CAPTUR- ED AFTER HARD FIGHT
 BY THE TURKS.

BERLIN, March 14-A report just received says that the French sus- tained crushing defeat at the hands of the Turks in the battle at Felahie. in Mesopotamia- Besides losing heavily in men, the French lost large stores of supplies and were put to flight.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
PUTS IN
 A STRONG CLAIM
SAYS THAT AT LEAST TWO MERCHANTMEN
 WERE TORPEDOED WITHOUT WARNING

WASHINGTON, March 14.-sec- retary Lansing today received a communion from Austria. through the foreign minister in answer to the secretary's note in which he protested against the torpedoeing of merchantmen and other neutral ships without warning of such intention,
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
MYSTERIOUS FIRE
 AT PRESIDIO
BUILDINGS WERE DESTROYED BY FIRE AFTER TROOPS
 HAD LEFT

MoNTERY. Cal. March l4.-Six hours after the troops departed from the Preside. the buildings connpos- ing the headquarters were destroy cd by fire, and t was with the greatest difficulty that the firemen prevented the spread Of the fire to adjacent buildings ard destroying others.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
MAY RENEW ATTACK TODAY.

PARIS. March 14.-An is ex- pectation at Yerdun. It is said that the renewed attack by the Germans will be started today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14

that put another face on the ques- tion involved. Austria represents that in at least two instances her merchantmen had been torpedoed and sunk without a warning by the allied fleet, and that inasmuch as this tactic was resorted to by the allies, Austria could do nothing else but retaliate.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
THE SPOKANE COMING.

SEATTLE, March 14.-The S. S. Spokane left at nine o'clock last night with H. J. Marnes as pas senger for Ketchikan. There are no steerage.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
MOVEMENT OF BOATS.

Northbound Due Here. Spokane Thursday morning.
 To Leave Seattle. Odmiral Watson the 18th. Al-Ki the 16th. Admiral Evans the 18th.
 Southbound Due Here. The Alaska Thursday morning. The Jefferson Thursday.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
STORK BRINGS A BOY.

This morning at o'clock the stork visited the home of MT. and Mrs. P. 4. Hull and brought an eleven-pound boy Dr. B. L Myers who is in attendance reports moth CT and little son as doing nicely.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14

The new store that Is to be occupied by Mir. Kubley is about ready to move in, and will probably be occupied tomorrow or next day with a fresh line of goods and the ever ready smiles of the attendants. The only obstruction is the painter whose presence is hardly ever en- joyed by the occupants Of a place.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
FUNSTON AT
 SAN ANTONIO SAYS EXPEDITION MAY NOT BE READY TO START
 EVEN TODAY. RUMOR WAS FALSE
The United States Troops Never Entered Mexico as Was.
 Freely Reported.

SAN ANTONIO. March 14.-Gen- eral Funston arrived here last even- ing, and later made the statement that the troops might not be ready to start on the contemplated expe- dition today, but as soon as all preparations have been made.
 The General said further that the rlmor of the invasion of Mexico by the United States troops as was re- ported, was false in every respect; and that at no time were the troops under his command on Mexican soil.
 CHICAGO, March Ii. = Orders from the war department for rations to be shipped on the Mexican bord CT, have been filled with remarkable speed. Every order has been ship ped.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14

J. R. Hickman Co. announce that their new spring millinery will be here on the next boat Watch the windows for the display. Don't buy until you see them
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
ROOSEVELT COMING HOME.

NEW YORK, March 14.---A re- port was received here this morning that ex-President Roosevelt would return home within ten days.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14

NACo, March l4--Every man, woman and child passed a sleepless night Late last evening . report was brought in that q raid was to be rl-de upon the town h no time. everybody who could get a gun, was ready tO fight for his life. Guards were sent out a distance ROME, March 14.-Cardinal Gotti is reported to be dying. The last rites of the Church were administer cd this morning,
 -s-
 WASHINGTON, March I4-Vice- President Marshall Is sixty-twO years old today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-14
BOOST THE GYMNASIUM.

Go to the basketball game to- morrow night and see a live game.
 It's to boost the gymnasium with the proceeds, and you will see a thorough good mix up too.