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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-29
another thing, Mr.. Voter, do yo

another thing, Mr.. Voter, do you
consider yourself respectable citi-
zen, even if you are not christian"
inquiries the Alden Times (rep.). III
so, could you or any man who makes
such claims, vote for a man for any
high office who would be less respec-
table than you when there is a good
man seeking the same Office, although
he does not belong to your party? Do
YOU believe in reform? Would you
want to vote to put man into the
high office of governor of the
state of Iowa who opposed every re-
form measure when he was in con-
gress? You wouldn't of course if you
are good respectable citizen, and
knew who you were voting for.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-29

Nobody but owners of automobiles
have any right to complain about the
state highway commission for it's ex-
penses are paid entirely from . per
cent of the auto license fund. Prop
erty taxes could not be reduced by
abolishing the highway commission
for they are not used to pay it's bills.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-29

To the Usage News sit looks as
though the time had arrived when the
most radical prohibitionist could join
with the democratic party and accom-
plish everything he DESIRES
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-29

A Methodist conference in the Os-
kaloosa district, another in the Boone
district, Presbyterian SYNOD and a
Christian church convention have all
declared against Harding because his
politics are wet.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-29

Allen got more votes than Cosson
did in fifty counties while Cosson led
Allen in fifty-nine counties and Cos
son had 1000 more votes in all than
Allen did. If Allen could have been
induced to stay out Cosson would
have had more votes than the two re-
ceiyed and he would have defeated
Harding in spite of the $4,000 wet
democrats.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-29

County engineers and their assis-
tants cost us 2.75 per cent OF our
road and bridge moneys. We might
save that much by abolishing their
offices if it were not for the fact that
we would then have to hire road or
bridge superintendent.
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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-17

So much of Workings plan mis-
c~arrying-for Kilrain had %discounten-
anced the initial step Upon hearing
Perry Green's story-Jess decided that
she would herself ride over near tue
dam that day and report how the stu
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-17

With h passing of every minute Buck
felt his feet slipping deeper in the mire.
He had not foreseen that his full con-
fession would involve Jess Kilrain.
He knew the men were watching him.
talking o him, and a quick intu-
itlon made him aware of what they
said.
He wheeled in his tracks and came
back to them.
I'm glad Blass Cardross is dead"
he cried. H was a scoundrel an a
coward, an all the more so cause he
needn't ha' been with all the good that
was in him. Doin't think I'm erwin
cause he's dead, Skull. I amt"
He caught up his saddle and bride
n plunged through h open stable
door, leaving them not q little shocked.
If the truth were told
Skull jerked his ugly head.
An hats Buck, too" he said. more
ten with honesty"
Don't talk so much. Skull Williams"
came Jess Kilrain's voice as
she turned to leave. You rattle like
a real deaths head"
In the low laughter that followed
Perry Green rose and detached himself
from the group. He strolled %leisurely
into the stable. where he stopped be-
fore Buck engaged in rubbing down
his lathered accouterments. A quiz
eyes.
Buck" he asked softly, how many
sticks OF dandermite would you reckon
a safe an effectual charge to blast the
walls OF Jerusalem the Golden. an turn
loose the River Jordan?"
Buck frowned- In spite of himself
he laughed.
I'm in the devil of a mess. Perry"
he said: but faint just as you're fig
GERM"
The big cowpuncher nodded. He was
very grave now.
Go slow, old man." he offered, AN
take it easy. If a skunk gifts smashed
when o chop down q hollow tree.
faint sayin' he wouldn't ha' soused
o first ii he'd got the chance"
In the meanwhile, Martin Kilrain was
glvin the man. Bill Grange, his walking
orders. Grange received them in sui
len resentment.
You'll live to see the day you'll be
sorry o done this, Kilrain," he threat
ened. You're keen enough in your
sweepin' fore Earle Workings door.
Don't fergit your own. know who's
put you up to this an why she done it.
An IN tell you another thing, Martin
kllrain. Blass Cardross amt never
bowed up his dam hisself. Your friend.
BUCK Brannon. done It,"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-17

; BUILDER, SPARE
THAT ATTIC!
From the Kansas city star.

-
From the Kansas City Star.
A very serious Indictment against the
architects and builders of this town has
been returned by a young married couple
who have spent considerable time looking
for a home. They report the incredible
fact that there are nc attics in the newer
class OF, houses, or very few. Where the
attic ought Ugh to be there are furnished
and lighting fixtures.
To the %philosophic mind this is a state
Of Of. affairs ea.ir. OF the graves moment. for a
that has swept away SO many Of the
moorings of the home and family, the at
tic was about all that was left to tie to.
traits, family skeletons and the other
things that go with lineage. but every
body can haXe an attic II they will make
In houses to deprive them of their rights.
An attic is the nearest substitute for q
family tree that has been discovered. It
axes only a few generations to furnish
plete genealogical history of the
Of the house. And these are the things
like portraits and skeletons-that 90 70
preserve family pride.
No man can go into the attic and see
the first copper toed boots HI wore as a
boy hanging to the rafters without feel
ing some sort Of a stir within him. He
cannot see the remains Of his grand
mothers hoopskirts without feeling some
now that there is a connecting link he
tween him and the history of his country.
AS for the padded silk brocaded vest his
grandfather wore on his wedding day IL ia
a patent of respecta btlity equal to a suit
or armor-besides looking a good deal
like one. e
Happy the family that has such an attic,
Happy the family that has lived in a
house long enough to see it properly fur
nished! There will be %Johnny's initials
carved by himself the day he was exiled
for remarks at table. Ut was Sunday and
the minister had come to dinner.) There
win be the dress Susie wore to her first
styles of furniture that have come n
gone since the family moved in with their
horsehair stuffed chairs. There viii be q
complete history of the chrome g Of
art tackled IN the walls. Captain Cutie
With his o and glazed hat. Ichabod
Crane. Tam O'Shanter beating the witch-
es across the bridge. Napoleon at ST.
Helena. Execution Of Charles I. There
VIII be books. too. banished from the
SNOWY shelves downstairs for the offense
Of Of being ragged and ~ nj condition to
.S;nmans SssRa w. "ol S;s Tw.st;. sMadi;
Ho." The Cioister and nda Tho WMe ss 9
Handy Andy" Mysterious 1siana'"
There will be the wreckage of ali the
CnrIstmases since Johnny got his first
skates. The Cuckoo clock that blew IN
me plaster Diana who fell off the piano
and lost a leg. Fathers mustache coffee
cur. Soliee
And in pitiful ignorance q the far-reacn-
ing n fundamental Significance of Il ali.
builders are now boldly advertisine ~ = !:
tics! "" ""n"eo at
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-17

hemently. The law" he laughed. a
bitter derision in his voice. Did the
law do anything when I appealed to
II? Does the law make men like you?
am the law on the Loop. and you
stay right here"
Buck smiled. There was a warm light
IN the eyes he turned upon Worthing.
But he shook his head.
II couldn't live. Worthing," he said,
softly, with this thing shut up inside
o. me. couldn't look a COW in the
hid in me like a SIM"
Worthing halted before his cow
puncher.
Not for her sake. Buck?" he asked.
qu1e1ly repressed. Think Of that. You
1t Is famed for stirring up all that
happen after 1t has allowed it to hap
pen. You might hold your silence, but
the law would ferret things out. l my
self would have to speak against him
against her. She would have to sneak.
Think of that-of Martin Kilrain. of
self!S oa'u'oss s's'eF-or Jess her.
Bucks head dropped.
o,,o you make a coward Of mel" he
cried .G Don't do that. Worthing."
Worthing: You need not fear. Buck"
It's the man I'm thinkin' Of" muir
INJURED Buck, and his voice shook.
Mepbe faint much, but it's plumb ey-
erythin'! I must. Worthing. 1 must!"
The door was pushed gently open.
Mrs. Worthing entered, starting back
at sight Of her sons visitor.
Il thought no one was with YOU.
Earle. You have been q stranger, Buck.
lately. Some one is here wishing to
see YOU, Earle"
Some one!"
Jess Kilrain," she whispered. "Poor
child"
"Ah!" exclaimed Worthing, while
Buck lifted anxious eyes.
Show Jess in here, mother" Worth
ing added on a quick impulse. you
won't mind sitting alone a little longer"
He walked ove to his mother and
placed a hand upon her arm. Mrs.
Worthing glanced at Buck. She had
not needed the hint. She did not re-
sent it. Her confidence in her son was
implicit.
Now. Buck" said worthing, "be rea-
sonable. This is too serious a matter
for any Of US to stand upon bubbles.
1t may not be life or death, but it is
the happiness of many. Come int" he
called.
The door opened, and Jess Kilrain
come into the room. stopping abruptly
as her glance fell and rested upon
Buck Brannon.
Worthing. going forward. closed the
door behind her.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-17

so unexpected by him had come her
vehement outburst that Cardross for
the instant had nothing to say. His
face clouded painfully.
You wouldn't have talked hat way
to me once" he muttered. unthinking.
Jess laughed, a ringing contempt for
them both in the sound.
You're dead right there" she cried,
her voice quivering. There was a
time. Blass Cardross, when l was
plumb tool enough to take you for a
man. L was even trunk enough with
my folly to o you. How you must
a laughed at me for that, Dreamin'
OF bein' your wife! Askin' you to
make me SC! How patient you was
with me not to let the cat out of the
bag afore she jumped out.
1T don't matter now," she went on,
catching her breath. 1--WE looked at
my face so often in that muddy water
that I've learned to know it, Blass
Cardross. I've been wantin' to tell you
to tell you that the hurt
is gone though a hate that sometimes
makes me afraid of myself grows an
mean a la o really was. an 1 see.
grows. l come here today to see how
She swept her arm coward the pent-
up waters, scorn unutterable blazing in
her dark eyes.
He moved closer to her, a glowing
anger in his face.
is that all you came here today to
see Jess Kilrain? Have you no fear
OF me that you come here saying these
things to me? You have flayed me
with your tongue. No man would
have dared to say the half of what you
have said to me. We are alone here
on my place. What If l made you
sorry for those words 2"
She sprang back on the narrow ledge
OF the dam.
What? For the first touch Of your
hand upon me I'll lay your face open
with this quirt. Earle Worthing ain't
here to knock you down. Just try me
If l amt a mani"
And then." he cried, beside him.
self with rage at her taunt, I'D kill
you, Jess Kilrain."
Would your" P'r'aps you would an
Traps o wouldn't. Try it, II you
dare"
Cardross sprang toward her to be
met by the singing lash of the quirt
under which h livid welt leaped like
a furrow across the dark skin.
curse YOU" he cried. That blow
will cost you yourself, Jess Kilrain!"
Tmen his arms closed about her.
Wild with her fear and anger, Jess
struggled. careless il she went over
the edge Of the wall herself so long as
they came mere than once. but by
some chance escaped, and the girl be-
a to weaken in the unequal combat,
SICK to he's soul with the dread and the
horror Of what she fought.
Out OF he chaparfal behind them
there came the crack Of a pistol.
Cardross. back toward the basin of
the Cam. :taggered under the impact
OF a blow Unseen and unheard, his hold
Upon the girl l%oosening. Soundlessly
he reeled backward. toppled over the
edge his body rolling over and over
like a lag Of sand down the slanting
wall to the basin below where it lay
face ~nn-saZing and very still.
In enzed horror Jess turned from
the siaht Mt the sound Of running steps
beside her.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-17
the fact. the young cow puncher
Strengthened his 1.-the body with a cry.
short and sharp. and suddenly compre-

the fact. the young COW puncher
Strengthened his 1.-THE body with a cry,
short and sharp. and suddenly compre-
bending.
Before he could move further, Card
ross had grappled with Jess kilrain.
The danger of that struggle Mortified
Buck On the edge OF a wall that, on
the side nearer him, fell sheer 80 feet
to a mass of Jagged rock and stone the
man and woman reeled p%erilously.
Buck dare not call out to them lest 1t
be to hasten their threatened danger.
He could not hope to reach them In
saving time. But one thing
to do.
His nerves steadied miraculously.
Revolver in hand Buck waited-waited
until in the rapid twisting Of those
bodies that OF the man for an instant
somewhat away from that of the girl.
Buck fired.
Cardross reeled and, as though
pushed backward, toppled out of sight.
Thereafter it had taken Buck but an
instant to reach Jess Kilrain's side.
Blass Cardross was quite dead.
Buck knew that he would be, for it
was seldom. indeed. that his aim ever
missed, and there had peer no mercy
In his soul when he had taken aim.
Neither had those words he had once
uttered to Martin Kilrain, as it had
lullleu OUT WITH OmlnOuS
been vain words. He had done as he
had sworn he would do!
over Cadross' dead body Jess and
the young COW puncher looked at each
other. Wide eyed terror now was on
the girls face. A grim seriousness set
the strong jaws of the man.
Slowly Jess spoke.
He threatened to kill me, Buck!
Remember that. He threatened to kill
me! l believe in another minute he'd
ha' done it. See here!"
h turned her chin upward. On the
slender whiteness of her throat the
livid print OF relentless fingers gave a
CHASTITY confederation.
He was mad!" she sobbed dryly.
He must ha' been mad!"
Buck shivered.
He was bad!" he muttered. Il amt
sorry l killed him!"
He stopped and took up the body Of
Blass Cardross, carrying it to a little
tool shed near. There he laid it down
of the free heat of the sun.
Against the wall rested Cardross' rifle
and a book he had been reading when
Jess Kilrain had come upon the dam.
Buck pointed to them in silence. turn
to Jess in the doorway.
was murder in his heart to-
day." he said. after a moment. Come
Jess! I've work to do while I'm free
do 1t. You must ride back home
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-17
CHAPTER XIV.
FATE.

When the mon rode back at dinner
time along the home trail, Buck let his
morse drop behind the others, turning
aside to a bunch Of cattle strayed to a
hollo" at one sice. and when his com
Ian!onT had ridden on, scarce mind
ful CT his action. he struck off south
along the line OF the river woods.
II occurred to him to give a casual
inspection to Cardross' actions that day
upon the dam. If anything were needed
TO whet his indignation sharper against
Blass Cardross it would have been
amply supplied by his recent ministra-
tons to the suffering cattle of the loop.
He had long been angry with Blass
Cardross.
He had always distrusted him. That
sCardross had trifled with Jess Kilrain
he suspected. That he had caused her
suffering he knew. But Il It had ali
come to an end now. and Jess were
free. Buck could find 1t in his heart to
forget Cardross.
He was thinking Of him then, how
ever he he rode slowly through the
n heat OF the day shut out be-
yond the grateful shade.
High In the tree tops above him
crows cawed noisily. their voices soft
ened into music by the heavy somno-
lence of b day. Quail whistled on the
plains. The strident rasping Of In
Vulnerable locusts vibrate0 on the still
sstu IuStc SpeChA upon uNe 04Uc Sky
circled the watchfM turkey buzzards.
Buck rode on q ridge above that
which Jess had followed. and thus he
came after a time within partial view
OF the dam without having noticed the
girls pony. tied in the woods below
He hitched his own horse. and not
unmtndful Of caution climbed down the
slope to the lower level, though still
keeping the river bed some distance
below. On q slight projection he
halted. turning has gaze down upon the
dam.
At the sight Of Jess Kilrain standing
tnere talking with Cardross the life
tairly vent out OF Bucks veins.
6he had lied to him, then, alter ali!
She had como here seeking her lover!
Perhaps she: had como. to warn him!
30 great was the shock to Buck, 20
stunning the shock Of hls sudden disil-
fusion that he hung there, incapable.
too. Of any shade Of reasoning. seeing
merely with his physicel eye the ma
terlal TACT before him. 814.s
Even thu. cautious action OF The giE
z . q stApped away, from Caxdrosa'
e99ory threat did not, sofye 70 1lluminb
Buclkss stupor: O. surprise. but when 10
eaWsher Arm .roAph ont ana thAIleaplnG
lash q t. auift taISf C6sdross iorosS
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-17

CHAPTER xIII.-(continued).

He moved away. When he had gone,
Suck swung from his horse.
I'm sure l don't know why 1 stayed
here with you," observed Jess.
"P'raps you is better at addin' than
subtractin'." Buck ventured.
"P'raps." assented Jess. It'd be hard
TO add to your nerve, Buck; an seems
faint possible to lessen 1t. l don't
kno why I'm talkin' to you at ALL"
1t might be easier to say how" he
answered, his laugh amused.
Jess turned to Perry Green's horse,
giving her companion no reply beyond
the protest of her back
Day was breaking now. Over the
wide plain an exquisite, tender gray
was stealing. soft and cool. The damp
ness of dew made the parched earth
fresh and sweet. The silence was that
of the still sea at ebb.
The subtle influence of the primal
struck a sudden seriousness in the
young ~coWpuncher's heart. His eye
rested on the girl before him, and the
bitterness that had been his died in the
onrush of his love. He strobe over to
her, standing beside her, his arm out
stretched along the neck of the horse
she was fondling.
Jess" he asked. with a vibrant ten
derness in his rich voice, why does
we keep on scrappin' so when there
tint a thing l could do in this world
L WOulOn 90 to make you happy. YOU
knows l love YOU, Jess. You knows
o love would make me the hap
piest man on earth. Does you have to
scorn me so. Jess Kilrain?"
Jess spoke so softly that her voice
was scarce above a murmur.
Il don't scorn you, Buck; but l amt
no love for yOu-Or for any man" She
looked at him with a quick fearless
ness. I'VE scrap" she said, for the
sAme reason fire Kisses when it touches
water. You make me mad plumb
through. Buck. with your self-assur-
ance."
He smiled sadly
My self assurauce! Why, it's all
bluff. less. How can / be self-assured
when l know / amt got n leg to STAN
on? Course l amt a catterpiller!"
You can sting like one" said the
girl. her lips Quivering between a smile
and tears.
An YOU couldn't love me II o was
to try. JESSE"
II couldn't try. I don't want to
try. Don't talk to me of love. / amt
no use for IN man."
1t might not AVE been wise, but 1t
was characteristic Of Buck to gay
Then I'm goin' to make you come
to have use for me. Jess. There amt
no soil 80 poor an measly you can't
make love grow in it."
Jess laughed. Strangely, it was not
an angry laugh, and she turned her
eye away to the eastern horizon,
flushed now to a delicate pink and rose
where h unseen sun was heraidins
his coming.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-17
CHAPTER XIV.
PENT-UP WATERS.

So much of Workings plan mis-
carrying-for Kilrain had d~isoounten-
anced the initial step upon hearing
Perry Green's story-Jess decided that
she would herself ride over near the
dam that day n report how the si.u-
alton lay.
If I'm seen. father size had said
"twon't do no harm. where they would
suspect n OF the boys. If no ones
there can see just as we'll as Il man.
! don't blieve they're ready to turn
the water in through the upper locks
yet. though course now they'll guard
the work well. So much for not bein'
warned by me bout that slippery eel,
Grange"
Blu to h girls surprise, when she
a arawn near the new dam, riding
always in the sheltering woods along
the river bank. there was no sign Of
any work "oing on. The stone and
concrete wall blocking the rivers
course lay unguarded. the water pent
up beyond trickling around n corner
OF It's base In an improvised channel.
There were no workmen visible.
They had not been able to mislead
Jess is to the object Of the expedition
her warning had prohibited, and now
her suspicious stirred. Had Cardross.
I''lormed ny the man Grange, and un-
aware OF that fact being suspected.
determined to play into WorthinR's
hands by the semblance of ignorance,
while I n reality he only waited to en-
trap the men OF the Loop?
Jess had developed a profound dis
trust OF Blass Cardross.
She httched her horse in the chap
arral. n vent boldly out into the
river bel She could vault the little
stream Of water that ran close beside
one bank. Going up to the dam. she
walked about it. finally climbing IN
n side until she stood upon It's TOP.
looking down into the big basin.
Across tts dry surface she could see
tbs comparative abundance OF water.
AZ that moment Blass CaIdrosa
cltmbeN up on the dam upon which
Jess stood. and came slowly toward her.
They had not met since that event.
full evening In the Skunk Hollow. and
the girl. somewhat startled and an
n0yed to be found where she was BY
Cardross now. nevertheless quickly
mastered her discontinue. Ghrdross
was the more i'll at ease Of the two,
and the very fact lent a certain gravity
TO the occasion. He looked at her IN
Il didn't expect to ind you here
aid ICES, cor I wouldn't q come"
III. q = funny place TO meet again.
h spsle xith svtdsnt nervousness,
The wSellytAd not left him without hil
:rsns2i You can this ! funny p,ao,,
n4lscEkdreSSl pc. you lno1 VIA
:1eSE ta1ny lie & doinf tor thousands
e. poor Aum4fs6fVtoo--df1vins EN- "a
1xotr U1oNGa1oa1b - want oe that w.
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