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Iron County register., 1916-05-25

age The room was the property of
a man living near the hygienic labora-
tory, and although the monkey was
the occupant thereof for only an hour,
what he did to the apartment was
aplenty. He made gay with pair
of trousers, smashed a large banquet
lamp and tore off IL square yards of
wall paper.
The trouble started when the
monkey left the laboratory without
permission. For several weeks he
had hean confined in a rage in the
Iron County register., 1916-05-25

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 you?"
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 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 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-
I ment he wants you to witness with
me-"
"Yes," burst forth Rufe irrepressi-
bly,, as the fair girl signed her name,
"and IL 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 infiu
ence. When he left the house he
traced mingled anxiety and tender
ness in the tones of Rose, as she
said: 2f
"You have quite captivated the two
children. They will be expecting yoi
home early to tell them some more
of those exciting stories of yours, Mr.
Glidden."
II certainly shall not disappoin
them" assented Rufe, and his hear
beat fast at the underlying token o
genuine interest on the part Of tru,
woman.
Sure enough, long before dark HI
came down the road from the town
His eye was bright, his step elastic
He seemed like one buoyed up b
some new energy and interest in life
"My old friends had programme
sort OF a reception for me in tn
town. reported Rufe, after a pleasan
evening with the little ones, but
shut them off on the happy water en-
OF it, Now then, friends-for you ar
that--I've got some business to tai
over with you. ! was a good deal sui
prised when got inquiring around
to find that the Golden Hope min
had petered OUT
"Yes, two years ago" nodded Ware
"The vein ran short--not until the
had taken out little fortune, though
$50 ! hear" said Rufe, "and ] foun
Iron County register., 1916-05-25
TheGolden
Hope

By GEORGE E. COBB
lNAEB1EEN1f9<N3lNANN~NNNaNNNAt4
lcnr...ri..kt Iais hu w q Chanrnan !

kSopyrlghts l5lo, py W. ". ShAphah-J
Where did you get met"
Outside of the Dew Drop, tossing
your money to crowd of loafers and
Dragging that you had come back to
'Oreville 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 it 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 chanced to rest upon the bu
reau cover. A dozen dainty female
toilette accessories showed. A deli
cately embroidered sachet sent out 9
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 mutteret
-'she gave it UP to me! Bah! the!
ought to have slowed me in some dos
kennel! Through"
He gave the liquor flask a vioien
fling through the open window. HI
Iron County register., 1916-05-25
coLoR.eLlNo BEES.

According to the of the New York Prof K
Won Fh Of Berlin Of interesting experiments
show that what
the ability to distinguish red as red Is
carried his experiments bees
ne omen r near his hives called the foodefe
nce method training enough to teach many
bundreds Of distinguish between blue and gray.
To perception Of color he offered them material induce
cood
[ and whatever was gray (alhough
the taught later that yellow indicated sweet
go pn No amount Of training able that there
WAS difference red and black The bees totally
color blind to red
Iron County register., 1916-05-25

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
dollarsg"
Il 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. VIII
you stake me?"
you mean. will l loan you thou
sand dollars?"
"Just that"
Rose. bring my bank book" d.
rected Ward, without moments
hesitation.
mot so fast, dear old partner!" in
terrupted Rufe. "The money will do
tomorrow. l 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 Gold
en- Hope. You're buying it for thou
sand dollars. never knew you to
make miss in the mining game,
don't know your plan, but / do know
that you know your business. Use me,
With you for the leader, l 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
solid month every day, quietly anc
keeping their own counsel, Rufe and
Ward visited the abandoned digging
Every day Rose brought them theil
dinner. What new glorious life
what a mighty throbbing secret those
three talked over, worked over
dreamed over! And every new da!
two ardent hearts understood one an
other better and better. At the ent
of the week Rufe Glidden drove ou
of town with a hired wagon and twt
horses. He returned, with a cove
over the heaped-up wagon box, il
front of the assay office. A crow
gathered. The rumor spread lik
wildfire that Rufe Glidden had found
giant pocket of pure gold at the oil
mine.
ITS gold, boys" he admitted buoy
| nnnKp
Why, you stupid galoots! it's bee
lying before your eyes in the clea
open ever since the Golden Hop
closed down."
And then he explained:
"You see, the careless old worker
let grease drop onto the quicksilve
plate, and the corrugations let abol
as much gold slip into the tailings
they really got. We've simpl
worked the dump -andf panned
pound by pound If we don't get
clear fifty thousand dollars out of Il
cleanup, I'm tenderfoot!"
He was tender lover to Rose, ar
that was all of his life, and he wei
\ back to the States her proud, 10y
| husband.
"The treasure we found in the Col
4 en- Hope" explained John Ward, wht
he showed his new neighbors a mint'
bar Of the products of the tailings
the abandoned mine.
A "The treasure worth more than
the, wealth the Golden Hope ev
n heidi" added Rufe Glidden, his ar
\ encircling bonny, contented Rose.
Iron County register., 1916-05-25

"Get your marching clothes on!" Is
the new slogan of tho National Amer
ican Woman Suffrage association. The
marching clothes in question will be
worn at the Chicago suffrage parade
during the Republican convention and
will consist Of white skirts and blouses
and the new parade hats, which have
just made their appearance. "Guaran-
teed becoming" is this white sailor
with its band of suffrage yellow, which
was selected after many styles, shapes,
sizes, and shades were considered by
the committee who sat On the weighty
matter.
Iron County register., 1916-05-25
r,.h Attr.oted hv Warm Water.

A warm water artosian well on the
Arthur Burro farm empties into the
river q short distance from Ludden,
N. d., the water being warm enough
to keep the stream from freezing at
that pcint. Thousands of fish last
winter swarmed to this point until
they were SO thick that they could be
shoveled cut by tho wagonload.
Iron County register., 1916-05-25

no moment. But When ne IS pTesseu
into discussion of the subject his face
wears the expression seen upon the
face of the cat after its justly cele-
brated interview with the canary. But
he is the one member of the secre-
tarys immediate official family who
has produced an alibi for himself.
Private secretaries, in the very nature
of their work, are experts in alibis.
The story Of the missing reindeer
starts with the beginning of the win
Iron County register., 1916-05-25
rn Avold coIds.

In brief If you wish to be absolutely
immune from colds Of all kinds, and
their more serious sequences, here is
tho recipe Eat abstcmiously Of non
stimulating food. Fast occasionally.
Avoid table salt, woclen underclothing
and foul air, and harden tho body by
exposure to the air and sun, and &C
casicnally to cold water.
Iron County register., 1916-05-25
Mice nistinetlon.

Bert, who was fond of young man
who was home on his vacation from
a medical college, injured his hand
quite severely, and his mother told
him to go over and let Jack-the stu
dent--look at 1T. The little fellow
said: "Shall call him doctor, or just
Jack?" Then quickly he added: "oh,
/ know; If he has on his old clothes
III say Jack, but If he has on his
good clothes and is all fixed up, then
I'll say doctor"
Iron County register., 1916-05-25
Got Him GUESSING.

"Why these cloves, my dear?"
Il thought you were fond Of them" /"
explained the innocent young bride,
"You seem to partake Of them down.
town every day
Then he looked fixedly at her, but
could arrive at no conclusion as to her
motives.
Iron County register., 1916-05-25
Thief shows Originality.

Thieves are not common in Alaska,
but when one does appear he general
iy exhibits an originality Of conduct
difficult for less accomplished folks to
comprehend. AS an instance Of this
characteristics thief broke into q
store at Douglass recently and stole
all the 1915 tags provided for licensed
dogs, thus subjectine every canine in
town to the danger Of being taken up
by the dog catcher.
Iron County register., 1916-05-25

AS bedtime comes and curtains fall,
nv irksome cares seem put to rout, as.
worn and weary into bed crawl, from
my household duties tired out. But, as
snug between the sheets lie, and
heavy lids have ceased to wink-from
baby's crib there comes a cry, mann
ms, please det me a dwink."
Iron County register., 1916-05-25

issue to Germany. Plainly cognizant
of the seriousness of the step he had
taken the president left the White
House in his automobile for the mile
drive up Pennsylvania avenue to the
capitol. Passing one of the local
newspaper Offices was a crowd OF
thousands stretched completely across
the wide thoroughfare, stopping the
presidential party, bent upon an err
rand Of the greatest concern to the
entire nation. The great crush puz-
zIed the president and the secret
Iron County register., 1916-05-25

followed the of the of faces and saw
struggling release himself from straight Jacket
his outdoor advertising
% police for the White House car which
moved slowly president all the while peeng through the windows
first the side apparently absorbed the mans antics
ay disappointed when the cleared for the
continuance his Journey vaudevan had extcd himself
Iron County register., 1916-05-25
Use Rice as Bread.

At one meal Jap will eat three or
four bowls of rice, each half as large
again as a large breakfast cup, In addi-
tiot to his other food. the rice being
merely an accessory like bread.
Iron County register., 1916-05-25
miami ne somethlnn to That.

s"Don't be too rough wifi de forgetful
man." said Uncle Eben; "mebbe what
he was busy rememberin was more
important dan what he forgot."
Iron County register., 1916-05-25
Joys Of Boyhood.

One of the joys of life to the boys
of a small town is to have a pretty girl
come from the city to visit the sister
Of one OF them for week.-Toledc
Blade
Iron County register., 1916-05-25
score One for Esau.

Esau was better business man
than most Of the spendthrifts. He
got the mess of pottage for which he
traded his birthright.
Iron County register., 1916-05-25

pictures
enumerated
acquainted with each other omca
necessary; valuable public document inc
hundred dollars session.
Ragsdae suggested moving pictures OF anu
pushcovered album the
matter and ne ou
Walsh said that 1T might De Wise "
to in members
Iron County register., 1916-05-25
Mystery Of the Missing Reindeer Is UnsoNed
retary to the sec

x1 Ho agng the department of
mystery Herbert Meyer, private
affects believe that the matter one Of
Iron County register., 1916-05-25
Even the President Couldn't Resist This Show

~ HE boy in becomes president the United
President Wilson went
the ultimate the submarine
Iron County register., 1916-05-25
Public Health Service Monkey Causes Trouble

bewhskered monkey belonging to the public
while citizen Washington was
United States be sued for dam
Iron County register., 1916-05-25
MnlIonn Of Glass eyes.

The worlds population makes use
Of 2,5oo,0oo glass eyes in the course Of
each year.
Iron County register., 1916-05-25

phies in that annual publication.
Furthermore. the house voted In
formally to include in the Barnhart
printing bill an amendment authoriz-
ing publication of photographs in the
directory.
An amusing debate, participated
in by handsome and not SO handsome
members OF the house, preceded the
adoption of the amendment. Con-
gressmen Edward of Georgia and
smith of Idaho sponsored the amend
Iron County register., 1916-05-25
smen Want Portraits in the Directory

xXJ Congressional recently contained petition
all future issues
the 45 members OF the
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-08-08
Winnemucca Is Years Ago Today
From The Daily Silver State

o The assessment roll of Humboldt county for the year 1890, foots
. up $3OO9OO6-real estate $2217277, personal property $791729 The
. assessment of the Central Pacific Railroad company for 1891
. amounts to $176S,329, a decrease of s66O42 from that of last year.
Q Louis Dutertre, of the Goconda ranch, is growing a fine lot of
. sugar beets S a test of the adaptablity of Nevada soil to their cu[
/: ture. If they prove satisfactory in quality a sugar industry of great
. importance will be inaugurated in Humboldt county.
g A cattle raiser of this state has been telling u IS how he COW
= boys prevent stampedes of cattle by singing to the stock, which m
{. medatey pacifes them and they all lie down quietly. Those who
{: have had the pleasure of hearing cowboys sing will readily under
(: stand-the music makes them want to die.
@
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-12-07
Editors Know Him.

He dosen't subscribe for your
paper because
He has more papers now than he
can read.
He has no time to read except
nights and his eyes are SO poor
that he cannot see then.
He cant afford to take all Of
them SO he takes none.
He doesn't think much of your
paper anyhow. 1T never has no
news nor nothing else much"
Fei can get a city paper four
times as big as yours for the same
and its got lots of readin' in it,
too.
His neighbor takes the other
paper and they kinder change
eff, you know"
He got mad at the editor seven
or eight years ago and wouldn't
take the paper if it was the last
on earth.
He likes to see a paper with
sand enough to be on one side or
the other and not on the fence all
the time. IF I was running a
paper, by hockey, I'd, Id-."-Ex.
Farm and driving harness at
Sharp's hardware.
For Alfalfa-molasses stock feed
see Hammond,s feed store.
We pay the best prices for all
country produce. -Wheat & Ward.
Boys, take your rabbits to
Wheat & Wards for the best cash
price.
First class timer at Sharp
hardware. Let us do your tin
rk-Sharps hardware.
See the Ilinoy heater at Sharp's
hardware store. 1t is a money
saver and an ornament to the
home.
McCune & Tallman will repair
your old pump or put you in a new
one.
See the Ilinoy heater at Sharp's
hardware store. 1t is a money
saver and an ornament to the
home.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-12-07
Neglected Colds Grow Worse

A cough that racks and initiates the
throat may lead to serious chronic
cough if neglected. The healing pine
balsams in DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey
Natures own remedy-will soothe and
relieve the irritation, breathing will be
easier, and the antiseptic properties will
kill tho germ which retarded healing,
Have it handy for Group, sore throat
and chronic bronchial affections Get
bottle today, Pleasant to take. II.
f, Pitts. 25o.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-12-07
LOCAL. NEWS.

A good line of harness at Sharp's
hardware.
Let McCune & Tallman look af-
ter your pump work.
For the highest market price on
poultry and eggs phone No. 9.
Let us polish and put up your
stove for you.-Sharp's hardware.
Bring your cream to Crow Mer-
camille Co. for the highest market
price
Something new each week in the
Cap and Scarf line.-Mrs. Dora
Smith.
McCune & Tallman are prepared
to figure on your job at reason
able price.
First. class timer at Sharp's
hardware. Let us do your tin
work.-Sharp's hardware.
See Sharp's hardware for har-
ness.
Wheat & Ward want your cream,
poultry and eggs.
For Alfalfa .molasses stock feed
see Hammond's feed store.
For the highest market price on
poultry and eggs phone No. 9.
Let us polish and put up your
stove for you.--Sharp's hardware,
Boys, take your rabbits to
Wheat & Wards for the best cash
price.
Crow Mercantile Co. will give
you fair accurate test on all your
cream
Boys, take your rabbits to
Wheat & Wards for the best cash
price.
First-class timer at Sharps
hardware. Let US do your tin
work.-Sharp's hardware.
See the Ilinoy heater at Sharp's
hardware store. 1t is a money
saver and an ornament to the
home.
We are prepared to fix up your
old pump or put you in new one.
Good work and prompt attention.
-Sharp's hardware.
Headquarters for Christmas
shoppers. You will find useful
gifts here as we'll as all kinds of
toys. Mrs. Dora Smith.
First.cl timer at Sharp S
hardware. Let US do your tin,
work.-Sharp's hardware.
Take your poultry and eggs to
Hammond, the east end house, for
the highest prices.
New Christmas goods arriving
every day at the Ladies Toggery
Shop.
Don't forget Wheat & Ward
when you bring your produce to
town.
The Broken Coin" a gripping
picture story at the Liberty Picture
Theater every Thursday night.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-12-07
cNnIc,a Mean Remark.

"You've heard the old saying that q
woman's work Is never done?" ooh,
yes" replied the cynical man, "and the
curious thing about it Is that it orig
inuted before women got the notion
that they were called upon to run the
earth. "-Blrmingham Age-Herald.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-12-07
Farm for Sale.

I67 acres, S miles from Jasper.
all in cultivation, good house, S
rooms. S45 90 per acre. part cash
balance on time. See Webb Bros,
Jasper, Mo. o st
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-12-07
Hunting Not Allowed.

Hunting with or without dogs,
and trapping on my farm will be
considered as trespassing and all
parties will be dealt with according.
ly.-D. H. Wampler, 14-4tx
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-12-07
Hunters take Notice.

l will not allow any hunting on
my farm, either with gun or dog,
and especially boys who tear down
my rock fences and shoot among
my stock, either day or night
Tom Brock. IS At
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-12-07
Baptist Church Services.

Sunday School every Sunday morn
ing ut 1000 o'clock. It. G. Wilkins,
superintendent.
Prayer service Wednesday evening.
Preaching SECOND and fourth Sun
days. J. w. Keltner, pastor.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-12-07
Farm for Sale,

$40 acres and improvements, 2
miles from Jasper. Price $3.50
per acre with terms. Land all IN
cultiVation.-C NJ. Wells, Jasper,
route 3. I5.4tX
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-12-07
Notice..

Some of our customers who have
not yet got the habit of settling up
the first OF each month had better
get it before we get the habit of
saying mo" Crandall Bros.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-12-07

THE Broken Coin is now run
ming at the Liberty Picture Thea
tere Thursday nights. Four reels
of comedy and feature program
Saturday night.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-12-07
Hides Wanted.

Will pay best market price for
cattle, horse and mule hides. Will
buy furs after the 27th.-Ioy
Kerney, route I, Jasper, Mo.
Phone 2o2 on or. II at
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-12-07
Horses for Sale or Trade,

Pair matched back geldings,
weight 1920 each. Will sell or
trade for driver. At Wiley Court
ney's, Carthage, route 6. 14.2tx
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-12-07
New DANCER.

Once VIC have this wireless phone In
common use ii ought TO be easy for
suspicious wives to locate Grant hus-
bands compelled to stay late at the
office.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-12-07
No Hunting Here
Keep Out.

If found on my farm with gun
or dog | will have you arrested
Albert Schell. II. 5tX
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-12-07
Keep Out.

If found on my farm with CUR
or dog l will have you arrested.
Io-tt DIR. Hendricks.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-12-07

Make your boys and girls a
Christmas gift of years subscrip.
ton to the Youths Companion.
See the News office,
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-12-07
Auto Service.

Jasper Carthage Auto Service.
Cars leave Jasper at and 1890 o. m.
and p. M.
Cars leave Carthage at 9.15, 1l.45 n.
m. and $50 p. IN.
This schedule does not include Sun
day. Merl White.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-12-07
For Sale-Cars.

Two used cars, at a bargain
C. H. Lilly.