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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
Rufe and Ward Visited the Aban-
doned Digging.

watched it shatter to pieces on the
ground. Then he went down stairs.
John Ward was reading a newspaper.
See here, old friend, give me
scrap of paper and pencil, will your"
After breakfast, yes.
mo, now insisted Rufe peremptor-
lily, His hand was shaking, as, the
articles provided, he dashed off a rap
i'd scrawl.
There" he said signing his name
to the pledge-''the first | ever gave.
and the last, for it shall last for all
time. Two witnesses, you and"
MY daughter, Mr.. Glidden," inter-
rupted Ward, courteously and gravely
as a charming young girl entered the
room. Rose, you have heard me
speak of my best friend"
Many time, father" was the earn
est reply. and the glance of her CRATE
full, welcoming eyes sent thrill
through the object of her interest, and
as well made him shamefaced.
"He is a good friend to everybody
but himself" pursued Ward-"aren't
you, Rufe?" he challenged lightly.
Going to mend in that. though,
daughter, and here is little docu-
ment he wants you to witness with
me"
Yes" burst forth Rufe irrepressi-
bly,, as the fair girl signed her name,
'and if only out of respect to you,
swear never to break this pledge!"
You are good man" she said,
simply and sweetly.
Rufe was charmed with the comfort
and welcoming atmosphere of the lit
tie home. 1t was not until noon that
he left its peaceful, solacing infu-
ence When he left the house he
traced mingled anxiety and tender
ness in the tones of Rose, as she
said:
You have quite captivated the two
children. They will be expecting you
home early to tell them some more
of those exciting stories of yours, Mr..
Glidden."
Il certainly shall not disappoint
them" assented Rufe, and his heart
beat fast at the underlying token of
genuine interest on the part of true
woman.
Sure enough, long before dark he
came down the road from the town
His eye was bright, his step elastic
He seemed like one buoyed up by
some new energy and interest in life
My old friends had programmed
a sort of a reception for me in the
town." reported Rufe. after pleasant
evening with the little ones. but
shut them off on the happy water end
of it Now then, friends-for you are
that 1--we got some business to talk
over with you. | was good deal sur
prised when l got inquiring around
to find that the Golden Hope mine
had petered out
YES. two years ago." nodded Ward
"The vein ran short-not until they
had taken out little fortune, though.
$50 / hear" said Rufe, and found
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FIRES AND TOWN PLANNING
Many Instances May Be Cited Where
Little Foresight Would Have
Saved Much Money.

Paris, Tex, which recently jumped
into notice because fire DESTROYED the
greater part of the town, is busy with
plans for rebuilding according to a
systematic town plan. A town planner
has been imported, and when Paris
rises from its ashes it will be better
built and more convenient town to get
around in than it ever was before, if
what is accomplished comes up to the
expectation of the people.
The people of Paris show a remark
able spirit when they are able to sur
vey their ruined town and still have
mind and foresight left to think of
town planning along modern lines; but
the chances of success would have
been better if the plan had been
evolved before she fire, when Paris
had more time for deliberation and
gradual upbuilding of public sentiment.
When the village Of Detroit was re-
planned, more than a century ago,
after fire that burned every building
in the place, mistakes were made that
plague the city to this day. San Fran
cisco ignored its great opportunity a
decade ago. If Chicago had had a
town plan back in the seventies Chi
Cages present planning problems
might not be half so formidable, and in
this country of big fires any city may
have its melancholy chance to make
new street lines or lay out new parks
over its ashes.
The remoteness of the chance that
confagration will visit any city may
seem to make this consideration but q
weak argument for town planning, but
1t is not necessary to burn a whole
town down to give the wellmatured
town plan chance. In Cleveland not
many years ago the burning of sin
gle building gave the city an oppor-
tunity to make an extremely valuable
street extension in the downtown dis
trict. II that particular extension had
not been In the public mind for long
while the chance might have been
overlooked and a heavy bill for a
wrecked building would have been the
result when the street was finally
opened.-Chicago Herald.
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PLACING THE LEAD.


well, doctor, will the operation
cure me?"
I'VE are not in a position always to
guarantee cure"
We'll, will it give me a measure OF
health?"
Undoubtedly; but you must not ask
too much"
rs asking to live too much?"
You cannot live without the oper-
alton"
Can I live with it,"
There is a chance"
We'll, there's a chance without 1t.
81 certainly have not said it"
"All the same, I'll take it. I'm
from Wall street."-Judge.
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the runway going to ruin and the
stamp mill rusted and broken. Do
you know that the old owner of the
mine offered it to me for thousand
dollars?'
q know it's gone begging and no
one would touch it at any figure" re-
marked Ward.
well, I'm going to buy it." an
| nounced Rufe. Don't think I've gone
out of my Senses" he added. will
you stake me?"
You mean, will loan you thou
sand dollars?"
Just that
Rose, bring my bank book" di-
rected Ward, without a moments
hesitation.
Not so fast, dear old partner!" in
terrupted Rufe. "The money will do
tomorrow. | want you to help me
will you do it,"
you mean work with your"
Yes"
"Rufe, old friend" spoke Ward, Il
wouldn't give five cents for the Cold
en- Hope. You're buying it for a thou
sand dollars. I never knew you to
make a miss in the mining game.
don't know your plan, but l do know
that you know your business. Use me.
With you for the leader, | follow"
Thank you, Ward" replied Rufe
with palpable emotion-"you shant
miss it,
The Golden Hope mine was located
out of the traversed trails. For a
solid month every day, quietly and
keeping their own counsel, Rufe and
Ward visited the abandoned digging.
Every day Rose brought them their
dinner. What a new glorious life
what mighty throbbing secret those
three talked over, worked over,
dreamed over! And every new day
two ardent hearts understood one an
other better and better. At the end
of the week Rufe Glidden drove out
of town with hired wagon and two
horses. He returned, with a cover
over the heaped-up wagon box, in
front of the assay office. A crowd
gathered The rumor spread like
wildfire that Rufe Glidden had found
giant pocket of pure gold at the old
mine.
It's gold, boys" he admitted buoy
antly, "but it came from no pocket.
Why, you stupid galoots! it's been
lying before your eyes in the clear
open ever since the Golden Hope
closed down.
And then he explained:
you see, the careless old workers
let grease drop onto the quicksilver
plate, and the corrugations let about
as much gold slip into the tailings as
they really got. We've simply
worked the dump-and PANIED it,
pound by pound If we don't get
clear fifty thousand dollars out of the
cleanup. I'm a tenderfoot!"
He was a tender lover to Rose, and
that was all of his life, and he went
back to the States her proud, loyal
husband.
THE treasure we found in the Gold.
en- Hope" explained John Ward, when
he showed his new neighbors minted
1.-The products of the tailings of
abandoned mine.
1.-THE treasure worth more than all
the wealth the Golden Hope ever
heidi" added Rufe Glidden, his arm
bonny, contented Rose.
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Hope
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Copyright. 1916. by w. G. ChapmanN

Where did you get me?"
Outside of the Dew Drop, tossing
your money to crowd of loafers and
Dragging that you had come back to
Oreyille to show people how to mine"
That's mel" observed Rufe Gid
den, sitting up in bed and staring
curiously about the dainty orderly
room he was in. And you took me
in, the Good Samaritan, eh?'
Il was sorry for you, Rufe. and |
didn't forget that you gave me my
grub stake five years ago, when you
left Oreville."
Forget that
81 never have. The claim, low
grade as 1t is, has enabled me to send
a living back to the family in the
East, and when my wife died l
brought my daughter and the little
ones out here. I've saved two thou
sand dollars. When double that, I'm
going back to the old home town, buy
out a modest little business and edu-
cate the kids. Breakfast is ready
1--WE not got much appetite" said
Rufe, and he looked around as he said
it. Then, left to himself. he got up
and dressed. His first move was to
search his coat Yes, there was a
flask "for the morning swig." He re-
garded the fiery stuff gloatingly. Then
his eye CHANGED to rest upon the bu-
reau cover. A dozen dainty female
toilette accessories showed. A deli
cately embroidered sachet sent out
sweet perfume. Beyond the closet
door light pretty dress showed. The
man observed. An odor of sanctity
seemed to appeal to his manliness.
His daughters room,' he muttered
-"she gave it up to me! Bah! they
ought to have slowed me in some dog
kennel! Through"
He gave the liquor flask violent
fling through the open window He
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
When Mr.. Wlbbles Scored.

Really Mr.. and Mrs. Wibbles were
very happy together. except when an
argument arose. Then Mrs. Wibbles
contradicted her husband firmly and
as a matter of principle. One evening
they were discussing the question of
superiority of man over woman, and
the lady's temper was heated AT any
rate" said her husband presently
there is one good, sweet and perfect
thing which a man can have, but which
is barred to women" Never" cried
Mrs. Wibbles passionately. 81 deny
it," Then she asked curiously, What
do you mean?" "A wife" was the
calm retort.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
Roses for oreoon School Yards.

'SSSo W. OlS6oH SSbSS' 81
Many Oregon school yards that have
been without flowers will blossom
with roses in year or two, and others
that have not been altogether stran-
gers to roses will have more of them,
If $500 hardy little bushes that are
to be sent out from the university gar
dens this spring manage to survive
the trials of being transplanted. Each
spring at pruning time thousands of
rose slips cut from the bushes on the
university campus are planted for dis
tribution the following spring to high
schools of the state, to public build
tngs, libraries, hospitals and other
suitable institutions. From twelve to
twenty bushes are sent in each pack
age.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
URGED CULTIVATION OF TREES
Henry Ward Beecher, Fifty Years Ago,
Sought to Awaken New England
to It's Possibilities.

Henry Ward Beecher in Norwood"
80 years ago, said: Il have often mar
veled that, in time of such taste and
liberality, so little should be done
with trees. New England might be a
magnificent park, with but slight ex-
pense, II only one dedicated himself to
doing good through the love of beauty.
Every great road, every by-road, con-
Meeting towns and villages, or neigh
borhoods, II concert was secured,
might not only be 1udiciously plant
ed, but, by little study and care in
the selection, all the fine trees might
in time be employed until every coun-
ty would become an arboretum. Such
is the spirit of emulation that If a
single town should perfect this work,
other towns would catch the inspira-
ton. and the work would go on with
energy until all unclothed road would
become a reproach."
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29

Patience is virtue, we are told.
If that is so, certain young man in
a certain provincial town is truly vir-
tuous.
On a recent evening he stood at
street corner, referring now and then
to his watch with an anxious air. Pres
emily girl, with young Covent gar
den on her head, approached.
What time you've kept me wait
ing, Maud" said the youth, in gentle
reproach.
The girl tossed her head defiantly.
Its only Just seven o'clock" she
retorted, land l didn't promise to be
here till $780,"
Yes sighed the young man, sad.
ly; but you've mistaken the day. I've
been waiting here since last night"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29

Pardon me, but you are wrong"
replied the professor. Hers has no
stops"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
Overheard In Cambria.

Welsh Porter (excitedlyl-See, there
is Davit Lloyd-George, look you.
Calm Passenger-Wen, what about
it?
Welsh Porter-But II is Lloyd
George himself-the minister Of NUM-
tions whateffer.
Calm Passenger-Well, don't care.
He's not the Almighty.
Welsh Porter-No inteet-but he Is
only young man yet, look you'll
Passing Show.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
Thief Shows Originality.

Thieves are not common in Alaska,
but when one does appear he general
ly exhibits an originality of conduct
difficult for less accomplished folks to
comprehend. AS an instance of this
characteristic thief broke into
store at Douglass recently and stole
all the 1916 tags provided for licensed
dogs, thus subjecting every canine in
town to the danger OF being taken UP
by the dog catcher
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
Strictly Literal

A young girl was talking to friend
Of the illness of a society matron to
whom both were devoted. Why"
asked the girl, do they want to get
surgeon from another city for that op-
eration" Il understand said the
friend. that there is no specialist here
to do it, But" insisted the girl,
they told me at the hospital that the
trouble was purely local"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29

Bert. who was fond of young man
n medical college, injured his hand
quite severely, and his mother told
him to go over and let Jack-the stu
dent--look at it, The little fellow
said: Shall call him doctor, or just
jack" Then quickly he added: "Oh,
know; if he has on his old clothes
I'll say Jack. but if he has on his
good clothes and is all fixed up, then
I'll say doctor"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
Fair WarninQ.

Papa, dear" said the daughter who
was beginning to carry weight for age,
you must not worry because Leander
is going to marry me and take me
away from you"
Nay, nay, daughter" replied the
fond parent, "a little. thing like that
isn't going to get me expelled from the
Don't Worry club but If he ever does
anything that will cause you to move
your trunk back home, I'll certainly do
him bodily injury"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
A Giddy Creature.

You say Miss Gadders fell in love
with young Twobble because he is so
light on his feet?"
Yes"
But surely she doesn't suppose q
man Of that sort will be able to pro-
vide good home for herr"
"Oh, she won't need home. She
expects to spend most of her time in
cabarets."
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29

Queer Name of Georgia Town.

A town in Georgia rejoices in the
strlkingly original. but somewhat am
biguous designation of Nameless. The
name was given from the fact that in
list of several hundred names sub
mitted to the post office authorities
not one was found satisfactory.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29

Miss Singer certainly does get
things mixed when she wants to quote.
What do you think she said today
when the dear children got into the
parlor while she was calling?"
What she say"
Children should he clean. not
smeared."
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
The unexpected.

Amateur Photographer Touring in
the country Pardon me. sir, but
would you object to my taking your
daughter just as she is?" Farmer
Greenwich, this is sudden; but
AXE her, and be happy. Keep yer
eyes on him. Sal, till l scoot round for
the parson."
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29

Now Is the Time to Get hio OF Ahe'o

There's no longer the slightest need OF
feeling ashamed of your freckles' as tne
nrescription othine-double strengths
Guaranteed to remove these homely spots,
Simply get an ounce Of othlne-ao'uoi
strength-from your druggist. and apply 4
little of 1t night and morning ana you
should soon see that even the worst tre osts
have begun to disappear, while the ngnts1
that more than one ounce is needed to com;
pIetely clear the skin and gain beautitul
clear complexion. ...
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othine, as this is sold under guarantee OF
money back IL 1t fails to remove freckies'-
Rv
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29

In general health schemes, looking
to the ultimate benefit of municipali-
ties, the importance of clean streets
is not being overlooked. Intelligent
treatment of questions of this charac-
ter is responsible, in large measure,
for the dwindling death rates in big
American cities.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29

The garden house illustrated here is
complete and needs vines only for en-
bellishment. A skeleton roof of rafters
only, no sheeting or shingles, could
be put up and covered with vines, max
ing an arbor rather than house. Seats
may be built in or movable benches or
chairs used.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
Cause for Satisfaction.

why did you listen so patiently to
Dubwaite's hard luck story? l was
bored to death"
ut possessed an element OF novelty
for me-"
Il don't see why?''
For the first time in weeks l came
out winner in the poker game last
night that started Dubwaite out this
morning trying to borrow So"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
Proprietorship.

II won $50 on the races yesterday
How do you know?"
I've got the fifty. I'm going to bet
it on sure thing tomorrow
THAT brings up the real question. Is
it your fifty. or are you only holding it
in trust for the bookmakers ?"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
A Financial Difficulty.

"Seaweed has been found to be pro-
life in fuel oil"
But If they organize a company to
exploit it won't they first have to
squeeze the water out of the stock?"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
Liable to Be Misunderstood.

Some people" said Uncle Eben.
talks so much bout their troubles dat
you gifts notion dey's tryin' to shove
all de bein' sorry off on to somebody
else"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29

OIL mutton. CuL Ill
the skin and every
particle of fat from
the meat and lard
the leg with salt
pork, using a lard
ing needle. Put the
meat into a kettle
with a mint of wa.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
Has a HEAVY Touch.

Jones-Does my daughters piano
practice annoy you?
Neighbor at all. But. tell me,
what does she wear-mittens or box
ing loves?-Life. \
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
Shouldn't Despair.

"She called me an 'abysmal brute.
Don't be cast down, son. Some
women can't resist that type of man.
If she was not referring to your table
manners you may stand a pretty good
chance to win her yet"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
Not Quite!

Are all branches of the army ap-
propriately armed?"
"Of course. Why do you ask?"
Because l am sure the cavalry
hasn't horse pistols"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
A Lucky CAPTURE.

Gee, he's lucky cop"
"How's that?"
HE arrested fellow last night for
leaving his car on the wrong side of
the street and when he got him to the
station he discovered he was no
torious burglar"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
Annarently ReconciIed.

81 notice one trend of thought"
What is that?'
Most people have given up trying
to figure the wherefore of the high
cost of living and are hustling for the
price,"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29

Verify, he that cleaneth up his own
house and premises is greater than
he that talketh about running city.
Chicago Herald.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
A Natural Puzzle.

ct is queer that Gwendolyn can't
get In the upper set. She's such a
duck of a girl"
Then she ought to be able to get
into the swim"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29

lily, remembering, too,
that the attractive way
in which they are served
is a large part of their
popularity.
A delicious salad dress
ing for fruit is made by
using two tablespoonful
of honey, three table
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29

Republics are ungrateful," re-
marked the gloomy citizen.
Not ungrateful," replied Senator
Sorghum; only a little careless and
forgetful at times"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
His Feat.

"A marine artist can do something
nobody else has ever succeeded in do.
ing"
What's that?"
Making oil and water mix"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29

Bridal, as meaning feast to ceIe.
brate wedding is really bride ale,
ale being the term formerly used te
indicate any festival in England.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
TeMTOEN
GBLNEfz45t22

Ability is often buried deep in con-
tent and Indifference. A blow in the
face has more than once stirred
good-natured, easy-going gazer into
realization of his real strength.-Her-
bert Kaufman.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
Too Bad.

He motored out to take the air
And felt he really must;
But swifter cars were everywhere
He merely took the dust
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
Some Understanding.

Rankin understand a number of
Shakespeare plays are to be present
ed on the screen.
Phyle-I hope they play Hamlet.
WHY"
Il am curious to see how the movie
stars will tackle Hamlet's soliloquy
In pantomime."
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
Quitters.

Sometimes he's rather far to seek
The man who shows winning streak,
Although one sees at every glance
The chaps who say they've had no
chance.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
Simple Enouqh.

when do you think peace VIII
Gomez"
when some of the belligerents
send it an invitation. Detroit Free
Press.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29

Little Lemuel-Say, paw?
Paw-Well, what is it, son?
Little Lemuel-Do the Cuban wom-
en- wear Havana wrappers all the year
round?
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
GOOD THINGS.

A delicious roast which resembles
venison may be prepared with a leg
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
A Just Grievance.

More discriminatory legislation
Confound the luck!" exclaimed the
motorist.
What's the trouble?"
Another ordinance is proposed to
safeguard pedestrians. Why, they're
so pampered now they act as if they
thought the streets belonged to them"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29
An Ideal.

odd Goldust made his young wife
an ideal husband in the good and
merry life he gave her."
How was that"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-06-29

why are you staring at those lunch
room chairs?''
See that broad arm ON which to
set food?"
''Well?"