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Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-06-30
Nations Deb. to AImlah.y God.

Any celebration of Independence
day which does not give the place of
prominence to God is inadequate and
unworthy. The words of the poet
trace our liberties to the right source
and give the honor to him to whom
the honor is due.
Hall Independence. Hail! Heavens next
best gift,
To that Of life and the immortal soul
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-06-30
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IKE firecracker that smolders
quietly and finally explodes
long after the rest of the bunch

lhE nrecracker That SmOlderS
quietly and finally explodes
long after the rest of the bunch
have banged and sized their
way into oblivion, comes tardily the
story of the man to whom we owe
our Fourth of July Those who have
not heard the story and who endeavor
to recall some chapter of American
history telling of this great man will
search their memories in vain. So
obscure has he remained in the an
nails of those times that even his
name is unknown; there is only one
glimpse Of him, as a rider hurrying
through the night with a message that
was to bring us our Glorious Fourth.
The Chicago Post tells the story:
THE friends of a Declaration OF In
dependence were afraid that they
might not be in majority in the great
Philadelphia gathering. 1t is affirmed
that they counted noses and were fear
full that they would fall short by one
or two votes. Then 1t was that they
determined to send messenger into
Delaware to bring back an absent dele
gate who it was known would vote
right If he were present. They looked
for a hard rider with the cause at
heart, a man who would ride the race
for liberty and count fatigue a pleas
ure. They found him in man whose
name is unknown to posterity, but who
deserves well of it.
THE unknown rode on his mission
He tore away, as one of his contempt
raries bore witness, as if the devil
were at his heels. He broke existing
records and sent the absent delegate
back in a hot hurry and in time to
vote. The Declaration debates and
proceedings were secret, but there was
a story well believed that the resolu-
ton carried by one vote. We have
Paul Revere's ride in living verse, but
no one has sung the song of the I'M
known rider, The Man Who Made
the Fourth
Here's to him!"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-06-30
Suspicious.

Employer-YOung man, I'm afraid
you have deceived me. You told me
when l employed you that you were
Il college graduate.
New Clerk-Beg pardon, but what
reason have you for doubling II, sirl
Employer-Why, you just said In
regard to a matter connected with the
business that knew more about g..
than you did.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-06-30
Washing His Hands.

"You say the lovely defendant was
convicted2"
"Yes," replied her disappointed law
yer, "and by jury OF men,
"Um."
"But what can you expect? II
women keep on demanding equal
rights they'll have TO take the conse-
quences."
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-06-30
Preparedness.

II am sorry Bings Is laid up. What
was the cause of his accident3"
"He tried TO filrt with pretty NJ
tie one who took his fancy, but after
II was all over he found out she was
one of those camp rookie girls"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-06-30
Base Insult.

"why is the very stout lady s.
,ngryf"
Because when she wanted 10 30 ur-
stairs In the hotel they told her ths
freight elevator was on the other
ddv."
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-09-17
CHAPT ER V.

Duane looked around him for a book or a paper. anything to read: but all the printed matter he could find con sisted of few words on cartridge boxes and an advertisement on the back of tobacco pouch There seemed to be nothing for him to do. He had rested; he did not want to lie down any more. He began to walk to and fro. from one end of the room to the other And aS ha walked he fei! into the lately acquired habit of breeding over his misfortune.
 Suddenly he strengthened up with a jerk. UnconsciouSly he had drawn his gun. Standing there with the bright, cold weapon in his hand, he looked at it in consternatiOn. 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- lation between that weapon and him self He was amazed to find that bit fer 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 -nf ever getting back [" his home Rut to give up like a white-hearred coward, to let himself he handcuffed and jailed to run from a 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 in him the temper to fight.
 In that hour he yielded only to f: te and the spirit inborn in him. Here after this gun must be a living part of him. Right then and there he re turned to practice he had long dis cOntinued-the draw IL was now stern. bitter, deadly business with him. He did not need to fire the gun, for accuracy was q gift and had be- come assured. Swiftne>s 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 awkward positions; and from every position he practiced throwing his sun-practiced it till he was hot and tired and his arm ached and his hand burned. That practice he determined to keep up every day. IL was one thing. at least. that would help pass tine weary hours.
 Later he went outdoors to the cooler shade of the cottonwoods. From this point he could see good deal of the valley Under different circumstances Duane felt that he would have en-
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-09-17

ioyed such a beautiful spot. He saw a good many Nexicans. who, of course, were 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 Ss 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 busiIy engaged around the campfire.
 Wal. glad to see you aint so pale about the gills as you was he said, ty the way of greeting. Pitch In an reU soon have grub ready. There's shore one coasolia' fact round this h.re eamp'
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-09-17

outlaws eyes was added significance % Duane.
 Jennie. come out or let us come in. Here's the young man I was tellin' you about" Euchre said. Come out. Jennie. an mebbe hell"
 Euchre did not complete his sen- tence. But what he said was sufficient to bring the girl quickly. She ap- peared in the doorway with downcast eyes and stain of red in her white cheek. She had a pretty, sad face and bright hair.
 Don't be bashful. Jennie" said Euchre. You an Duane have a chance to talk little. Now I'll go fetch Mrs. Bland, but I won't be hur- ryin'"
 With that Euchre went away through the cottonwoods.
 "Tm glad to meet you. Miss-Miss Jennie" said Duane. "Euchre didn' | mention your last name. He asked me to come over to- Duane's attempt at pleasantly halted | SiItll NhtEi iAlNtt i.ti to look at him. Some kind of a shock went through Duane. Her gray eyes were beautiful. but it had not been beauty that cut short his speech. He seemed to see tragic struggle be- tween hope and doubt that shOne in her piercing gaze. She kept looking, and Duane could not break the silence. It was no ordinary moment.
 "What did you come here for?" she asked. at last.
 "well-Euchre thought-he wanted me to talk to you, cheer you up bit, replied Duane, somewhat lamely. The earnest eyes embarrassed him.
 'fEuchre's good. He's the only person in this awful place who's been good to me. But he's afraid of Bland. He said you were different. Who are youT'
 Duane told her.
 "You're not a robber or rustler or murderer or some bad man come here to hide?"
 "No, I'm not" replied Duane. trying to siuiit. HI Ou tic updSc- Acu know what that means. I got in a shooting-scrap at home and had to run off. When it blows over I hope to go back"
 "Oh, I know what these outlaws are. Yes, you're different" She kept the strained gaze upon him. but hope was kindling, and the hard lines of her youthful face were softening. Something sweet and warm stirred deep In Duane as he realized the un- | fortunate girl was experiencing a birth l of trust in him. Then the glow began to fade; doubt once more assailed her.
 Tt can't be. You're only-after me, too, like Bland-like all of them" Duane's long arms went out and his hSnds clasped her shoulders. He shook her.
 Look at me-straight in the eye. There are decent men. Haven't you l a father-a brotherg" They're dead-killed by raiders. We lived in Dimmit County. I was carried away" Jennie replied, hurried ly. She put up an appealing hand to him. Forgive me. I believe-I know | you're good. It was only-l live so l much in fear-rm half crazy-rve sI-
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-09-17

gered correct" replied Euchre. dryly 'ril go in an talk to Jennie. if may
 Certainly Go ahead Jen call: you her best friend" said Mrs. Bland amiably. You're always fetching some Mexican stun, and that's why, guess"
 When Euchre had shuffled into ia' house Mrs. Bland turned to Duane with curiosity and interest in her gaze
 "Bland told me about you"
 "What did he say?" queried Duane in pretended alarm.
 "Oh. you needn't think he's done you dirt. Bland's not that kind of man He said: Kate, there's a young fel' low in camp-rode in here on ti'e dodge. SlickeSt hand with gun I've seen for many a day. Magnificent chap. Bigger than any man in the valley. Just a great blue-eyed, sun burned boy,"
 "Humph." :" exclaimed Duane. I'm sorry he led you to expect somebody worth seeing"
 But I'm not disappointed" she re- turned. archly. Duane. are you go- ing to stay long here in camp?"
 "Yes. till I run out of money and have to move. Why?" Mrs. Bland's face underwent one of the singular changes. The smiles and flushes and glances, all that had been coquettish about her, had lent her a certain attractiveness, almost beauty and youth. But with some powerful emotion she changed and instantly be- came a woman of dlscontent. Duane imagined. of deep. violent nature.
 "I'll tell you. Duane" she said. earn estly. I'm sure glad if you mean to bide here awhile. I'm a miserable woman, Duane. I'm an outlaws wife, | and hate him and the life have to lead. I'm sick for somebody 10 talk to. I have no children. thank God {! If had I'd not stay here. I'm sick of this hole. I'm lonely"
 Genuine emotion checked, then halt ed the hurried speech. She broke down and cried. Duane believed and pitied her.
 HI SoIIs Iot yOu' ut sdiu Don't be sorry for me" she said. That only makes me see the-the 1 difference between you and me. And don't pay any attention to what these l outlaws say about me. They're ignor- ant. They couldn't understand me. You'll hear that Bland killed men who ran after me. But that's lie
 Would Bland object if I called on you occasionally?" inquired Duane. NO, he wouldn't. He likes me to have friends. Ask him yourself when he comes back. The trouble has been that two or three men of his fell in love with me. and when half drunk got to fighting. You're not going to do that
 I'm not going to get half drunk. that's certain" replied Duane. He was surprised to see her eyes | dilate. then glow with fire. Before she could reply Euchre returned to the porch, and that put an end to the con- versation.
 Duane was content to let the matter rest there and had little more to say. Euchre and Mrs. Bland talked and jOked, while Duane listened.
 Once he happened to glance into the house, and deep in the shadow of a corner he caught pale gleam of Jen-
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-09-17

nie's face with great, staring eyes on him. Watching his chance. he flashed look at her; and then it seemed to him the change in her face was won- derful.
 Later, after he had left Mrs. Bland with a meaning "Adios-manana," and was walking along besides the old out law, he found himself thinking of the girl instead of the woman, and of how he had seen her face blaze with hope and gratitude.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-09-17

Euchre knocked upon the side of the door.
 ''ls that you, Euchre?" asked a girls voice. low, hesitatingly. The tone of it, rather deep and with note of fear, struck Duane.
 Yes, it's me. Jennie. Where's Mrs. Bland?" answered Euchre.
 "She went over to Deger's. There's somebody sick" replied the girl.
 Euchre turned and whispered some thing about luck. The snap of the
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-09-17
FOR HAIR AND SKIN HEALTH
cutIeura Soap and cutieura Ointment
 Arc Supreme. Trial Free.

These fragrant. super-creamy emoL lients keep the skin fresh and clear. the scalp free from dandrun. crusts and scales and the hands soft and white. They are splendid for nursery and toilet purposes and are most eco nomical because most effective.
 Free sample each by mail with Book Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept. L. Boston. Sold everywhere-Adv.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-09-17
CTo BE coNTINUEDJ
Not That Kind.

It was at the baptismal font. and the minister had the baby in his arms. What is the nameT he asked of the mother. Josephine Newton" "Jo- seph F. Newton, baptize thee in the name" "No, mo-" hurriedIy whis- pered the mother in great alarm; mot Joseph E. Newton, Josephine Newton; ; its not that kind of . baby"
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-09-17
Charity.

Please, kind lady" said the way farer, "I ain't had a bite to eat in A hours"
 You are just the man I'm looking for" replied the lady of the house. My husband gathered a mess of mush- rooms this morning, and I want to make sure they are not tOadstools. Just wait a moment and I'll bring you a dish of them"
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-09-17
SYNOPSIS.

Buck Duane. inEeTitinG blood lust from rls father. kills hquar- -madGened bad man who Is bent on killing Duane. To escape the law. Buck nees to the wild CoUntry infected ty outlaws He has just met one and Is invited to form partner ship &or better or worse He accepts 7 ley have trouble at once. Stevens dies from a bullet wound. Buck enters the camp Of Bland's gang and wounds an outlaw who tries tO klli him.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-09-17
How Aviators Get Messages.

Helmets for avlators have been in- vented with wireless receiving tele- phones built into the ear flaps.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-09-17

There is the chance that Mrs. Bland is spying against the young man, that she is playing little game for her husband. Do you believe she is honest in what she tells Buck?
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-09-17

Bucks future first him uncomfortable of disastefui popularity with the pistol But he loahes these mena Euehre who stuff him. Then perform blood helping help much complications Q installment
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-09-17

Smile on wash day. That's when you uss Red Cross Bag Blue. Clothes winter tha, snow. All grocers. Adv.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-09-17

was criminal in sight of Texas law ; he. too, was an Outcast.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-09-17

The first experiment in Japan in the manufacture of artificial silk is be- Ing tried at Yonezawa.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-25
AN INJUNCTION
SUIT FILED IN
SUP[ [hIOR COU3I
AFFiDAVITS SHOW THAT OWN,
DEEDS TO TIMBER RIGHT ON
TRACT OF LAND.

Quite an interesting injunction suit
was filed in the Glynn superior court
yesterday which, according to the pa
pers so far on record, indicates that a
name has been forged to a timber
lease on some 1870 acres of land on
the western border of the county, on
which T. G. Rozier has been cutting
timber.
The style of the injunction is Mrs
lsla V. Livingston VS.. T. c. Rozier.
Mrs. Livingston is the wife of Alex
Livingston, OF BrOokman. The papers
in the case show that in June, 1890,
w. j. Sallen transferred to Sarah
Cain the $50 acres of land in question.
1t is also shown that some time ago
Mrs. Cain mortgaged this property to
Mrs. Livingston and, failing to meet
the obligations, the property went in
to the possession of Mrs Livingston.
That's the history of the land from
one side. Mrs. Livingston now comes
into court and asks that II. G. Rozier
be restrained from cutting timber on
the land. Rozicr claims that he has
a deed to The timber rights, s1EHCt
by Mrs. Cain.and in turn Mrs. Cain
makes an affidavit that she never
signed such deeds. In the meantime a
temporary restraining order against
Ro2ier has been signed by Judge
Highsmith and it was served on him
yesterday morning, and he is required
to show cause on March Q why the
temporary order should not be made
permanent. and on thar date the case
will be heard on ils merits.
The pu2zling question in the case
seems to be the signing of the deeds
held by Rozier, giving him the timber
rights on the land. He has the deeds,
he alleges, signed by Mrs. CAIN she
says the signature is a forgery and
there hangs the interesting point in
the case.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-25
CONVICT CAMPS
IN GOOD SHAPE
REPRESENTATIVE DART BACK
AFTER INSPECTION TRIP OVER
THE STATE.

Col. ]. L. Dart, the local representa-
tive in the legislature, returned yes
terday morning from two weeks trip
to Atlanta and to several counties in
the state. Col. Dart is a member of
the pentitentiary committee of the
house and he met in Atlanta with that
committee two weeks ago. Eighteen
subcommittee were named to visit
all county convict farms in the state
Col. Darts committee completed its
work Tuesday. He visited on the trip
the counties Of Putnam, Jasper, Butts,
Henry, Clayton and Fayette. In prac-
tically all of these counties, stated
Col. Dart, the convict farms were
found to be in excellent condition
The chairman of the committee will
frame the report and it will be sub
mitted at the next session of the leg
islature.
Col. Dart stated that there was con
siderable political talk over the state
just at present. Concerning the CUB
ernatorial situation, he said there ap-
peared to be strong sentiment for
the reelection of Governor Harris, and
he is of the opinion that the governor
will carry majority of the counties
he visited.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-25
HARD FIGHT On
By GERMAN ARMY
TO TAKE VEROUM
ONE OF THE MOST DETERMINED
EFFORTS YET MADE TO BREAK
DOWN FRENCH sARRIERS-eIG
BATTLE RAGING.

BERLIN (via London). Feb. "a
Farther gains fof the Germans in
the region north of the French fort
ress of Verdun were reported by the
war office today. The statement says
the entire wooded district northwest
ard northeast OF Beaumont and the
forest OF Herbe are in possession Of
he Germans.
Announcement also was made of
the capture by the Germans of the
village of Brabant, Haumont and
SamOgneuX, in the Verdun region.
The great battle on the western
front, where more than 100000 Ger
mans are assaulting the French lines
along a 25-mile front to the north
Of the fortress OF Verdun, is the out
standing feature in the current war
news. To take the fortress of Verdun
is one of the chief ambitions with
which the German crown prince has
been credited. The present effort UNI
Ter IFS CUTTTTrTd11U til 4
iilultdtSS IIlc litSJ uttGl HlllISu GlIOIl
yet Of his armies to break down the
barriers with which the French have
protected their stronghold and get
within striking distance of the fortress
itself
At last accounts the battle was
raging with great fury, both sides
keeping up continuous fire from
all available artillery and throwing
masses of troops into the fray
Losses on each side have been eX-
tremely heavy
In the fighting during the second
day of the great battle the Germans
pushed their way at points two miles
inside the former French lines, pene
trating as far as the village Of Hau
mont, less than eight miles from
the fortress. The French claim to
have held the approaches to the
south of that village, however,
checking the German advance there
as they did in the wod of Caures
East of the latter point, however, the
German advance continued, their
forces penetrating the Wavrille
wood after desperate fighting. Else
where the German attack is claimed
to have been arrested.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-25
GETS into RACE
FOR TREASURER
j. S. M. SYMONS ANNOUNCES
THAT HE WILL BE A CANDl-
DATE FOR THE OFFICE.

With the fire burning steadily, the
political pot in Giynn county is begin
ming to take on real good boil, and
almost every day some new candidate
enters the field. Yesterday brought
lurh il one more announcement, that Of
~. D NJ SymOns, for county treasurer,
Wnile rumors ere alloat that one or
Two other announcements would be
forthcoming within a day or two.
1t had been reported for day or
so that Mr.. Sym0ns would be "A can
ddate for the office of county treas
urer but he only reached a definite
decision yesterday, and his formal an
nouncement will be found elsewhere
in The News.
Mr.. Symon8 is at present the local
representative Of the Standard Oil
company. He has resided in Bruins
wick practically all of his life, and is
well known and popular among large
circle or friends, who will doubtless
support him in his race.
r. S. Pylcs, the present treasurer
announced in The News several days
ago that he would be a candidate for
reelection.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-25
FIRST MESSAGE
FOUND IN BOTTLE
1T TOLD OF THE DESTRUCTION
OF A ZEPPELIN IN THE
NORTH SEA.

LONDON, Feb. PA bottle has
been picked up from the sea con
aiming last messages frnm the com
mander of Zeppelin Lis, which was
wrecked in the North sea, and ad-
dressed to the commanders parents,
wife and little son. The last of the
message stated that the airship had
dropped and the crew was drowning,
says a Reuter- dispatch from Copen
hagen.
The yacht Stella picked up the
bottle containing the message from
Commander Uhle near Gothenburg
Four letters were found, two ad-
dressed to the parents Of the Yep
pelin commander and one each to
his Wife and child The letters were
written at successive ueriOds. The
third states thmat the airship was
then 100 metres above the water,
that the motors had failed to act and
all were expecting at any moment to
drop. The fourth letters states that
the airship had dropped and the
crew was drowning.
The Liz was wrecked in the
North sea shortly after the Zeppelin
raid over England on January 81. 1t
is believed to have been ONE. of the
Xeppelins which took part in the
raid, having ben damaged either by
British anti-aircraft guns or by
Dutch coast defense guns which fired
on dirigible that flew over Dutch
territory at a low altitude
The captain of the British trawler
King Stephens reported he had en-
c0untercd the L-19 in a sinking condi-
tion in the North sea, bu tdid not
attempt to rescue the Germans, as
they outnumbered his crew.