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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10

three years passed, and their intimacy
stayed exactly where II vas. Neither
dared to increase IL, or to venture to
speak OF the thoughts in the heart.
Dick was becoming balder and stouter.
and Elsie more withered and lean.
Then came the day when Dick was
amazed to see the house closed and .
big For Sale" sign in front Of It.
The town was buzzing with the news.
Miss Elsie's lawyer, who had had
charge OF her property, had absconded.
taking with him her whole available
fortune. ten thousand dollars.
Miss Elsie had remained secluded In
the house since the Monday before.
Dick hesitated only a moment; then
he went into the garden and knocked
at the door.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10

een l suffered each
month 30 l had To be
in bed. ! had head
ache, backache and
such pnins l would
cramp double every
month. l did not
know what it was
to be easy q minute.
My health was all
run down and the
doctors did not do
me- apu roOI A
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10
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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10
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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10

long as fve minutes, talking and look
Ing wistfully at the big house in the
cool grounds. He learned Miss Elsie's s
name at the hotel. She owned the
place. and was the daughter OF the
late squire. She was an old maid
and they said, maliciously, that she
was forty.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10
III

Miss Elsie herself opened II and
stood. watching him through her tear
stained lashes. She looked less beau
tiful than ever at that moment, with
her Redeemed eyelids and her disor-
dered hair.
It's too bad, ma'am." said Dick.
Just heard the news. and called to
say how sorry was
Il suppose it's what they call life,
answered Miss Elsie.
II hope, ma'am, you aren't planning
to sell the place because of that?"
Il certainly am. It's all that | have
left now"
Might ask your price, ma a'am?" in.
quired Dick.
Eight thousand dollars" answered
Miss Elsie listlessly. 1T ought to be
more. but the house is very old, and
that's what I'm advised to hold It for"
Dick thought hurriedly. He knew
that would mean about three thousand
cash ard a mortgage. Dick was worth
about three thousand he could ar,
range the details.
I'll buy it. he announced
"You!" gasped Miss Elsie.
Yes, ma'am. You see. I've had my
eye on the place for a long time, in
the hopes you might some day sell"
TIE words struck her like blow be-
tween the eyes. So that was the Sc
cret OF his interest. The vanity of her
dreams,
81 suppose you can have II, then,
he heard her answer vaguely
Everything in it as it stands, lock,
stock and barrel?" asked Dick.
Why, guess the furniture's not
worth much." said Miss Elsie. You'll
have to see my brother. Mr.. Van Nu.
gent, at Staples. He has charge Of the
matter"
But II ne is willing, you are?" per.
sisted Dick
Yes" she replied.
Dick withdrew. He wanted to hi6e
the elation in his heart, that set II
pounding frightfully as he reflected
upon his maneuver. He clenched his
fists as he thought of the lawyer. He
had known Sharples we'll the man was
| a convivial person at the no 81. III
ever | run across him. I'll break his
head" he swore.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10
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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10
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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10

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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10

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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10

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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10
Upward,

You should think of higher things"
Il do. ! am entirely unable to keep
my mind off the price of meat and
gasoline"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10

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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10

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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10

a woman values him ut in a breach
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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10
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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10
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"Feel Like a New Person, /"
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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10

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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10
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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10
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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10
".

And Dick ran across him the follow.
ing week in the most amazing way.
He was sent out to a western city to
cover a territory left vacant by the
Illness of fellow drummer. The
business done, Dick retired to his
room in the hotel.
A door opened softly, and Dick saw
the head and shoulders of Sharples.
In a minute he had leaped across the
yer could draw the bolt.
Sharples stared Mt Dick in terror.
What do you want?" he snarled.
you know" said Dick.
Sharples realized that 1t was no time
to make pretenses. Its not your busi-
ness" he staggered. but I'll give you
five hundred TO get out and keep your
mouth shut"
You'll give me ten thousand for
Miss Van Nugent," answered Dick.
1T never was ten thousand"
TITS going to be-"
"Dyou suppose I've got It about me,
you fool?"
Dick went to the telephone and
touched the receiver. The lawyer
grabbed him by the arm. "I'll give
you two he clustered.
Dick turned and faced him. II said
ten, and meant it," he returned. And
sec here! pr In.sed myself the pleas.
ure Of breaking your head. However.
| guess l cant have everything. VIII
you hand over that ten thousand. for
the last timer"
The lawyer took bill case out of
his pocket and mechanically counted
out the money. There were twenty
bills OF Ave hundred apiece. Dick ex.
amined them; they were genuine
enough.
Il guess you've plenty more" he
said.
IT'S where you won't get t."
Dick smiled and slipped the bilh
into his pocket.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-10

$50. you see, guess ! can't buy the
place after all" Dick explained to
Miss Elsie as he handed her the
money.
She was crying softly. II don't
know what to say or how to thank
you," she sobbed. Its wonderful.
It's wonderful"
And in her happiness. more at the
proof Of his interest than at the re.
turn Of the money. the years seemed
to fall from Miss Elsie, and there was
almost girlish flush upon her face.
Dick breathed heavily. Il guess I'm
sorry we can't carry out our arrange.
ment," he mumbled. 1T wasn't the
place l wanted, but the contents. az we
agreed"
THE furniture? Do you really want
that?'
NO. stammered Dick. II wanted
you"
And with amazing daring he took
Miss Elsie In his arms and kissed her.
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The Washington times., 1916-01-26
HAL CHASE CANNOT
RETURN TO LEAGUE
Ban Johnson Says His Presence
at Comiskey Park Would Be
InadVisabIe.

CHICAGO, Jan. 26.-Hal Chase, &C.
centric and star first baseman. who
jumped Charlie Comiskey's White SoX
to land a lucrative job with the Buff
falo Feds. Is taboo in American
League circles, It is learned here to-
day. Chase it was said here will find
no opposition on the part OF Ameri-
can League moguls II he lands with
the Nationals.
A report that Chase would land
with Fielder Jones st. Louis Browns
was scoffed at today by Ban John
son who said "it would not be ad-
viSable to attempt to play Chase at
Comiskey's park next season"
Tommy Seaton, the Brooklyn Fed
eral hurler, will be on the Cub staff
next season. Manager Tinker bought
the Portland, Ore. product for $1,000
Seatons salary OF $500 which was
to have run a year more with the
Brooklyn club, will be assumed by
the Cubs.
The Washington times., 1916-01-26
MANY FEATURESIN IN
POTOMAC SMOKER
Boxing, Wrestling, and Musical
Numbers Entertain Club
Members.

Boxing and wrestling matches fea-
tured the annual smoker held at the
Potomac Boat Club last night. with
Lieut.. Bill Powell acting as master OF
ceremonies. The entertainment is to-
day voted a huge success. ....
Joe oliveri piloted Buddy Ryan and
Danny OBrien through three rounds
OF fast boxing. Benny Winters and
Shankey Gardner took the floor for
three more rounds. after which Frank
Zerega and Billy Murray wrestled for
sixteen minutes before Zerega won.
Announcement was made of the bene-
fit performance to be given at Polls
February Z John Evans Is back OF the
benefit performance. which Is expected
to be one of the big winter features OF
the club. Frank Dudley. Bryant
Blodgett. James Young. and Arthur B.
Pierce were among those who enter
tained.
Claude r. Zappone was the recipient
OF a handsome token presented by the
members of the junior crew.
The Washington times., 1916-01-26
TAD JONES WILL Be
ELIFOOTBALL BOSS
Prof. CorWin Half Admits Truth
of RumOr That Former Star
Gets Berth.

NEW HAVEN. Jan. 26 Tad Jones.
all-American quarterback on Ted coy's
eleven and a man whose name has been
before the public much lately as likely
to be chosen head coach at Yale. WIN ~
named officially for the position in q
day or two, it was said today. The
report current that Jones had been Sc
lected was practically confirmed by
Prof. Corwin. chairman of the executive
committee OF the Yale Athletic Assocla-
tion.
To the reporter who asked him IL there
was any truth in the report that Jones
had been agreed upon and that Mike
Sweeney. of Hill School. would come
here as a sort of physical director. Prof.
Corwin said: II suppose there is"
Asked whether any announcement
would be made officially. Prof. Corwin
said there probably would be none for
few days. Jones has been coaching at
Exeter. The coming of Sweeney will
interfere in no way with the duties OF
Johnny Mack. Yale track trainer.
The Washington times., 1916-01-26
Battling LeVinsky Wins
From Reich in the Hub

BOSTON, Mass. Jan. 26.-Battling
Levinsky won his fourth fight OF the
month last night by getting the de-
cision over Al Reich. former amateur
champion. in twelve rounds.
The Battler ratified Reich's head all
through the fast milling with a left
hand ieb. He boxed SO fast that he
had the former amateur bewildered.
Reich did considerable chasing. but his
blows often fell short, although he had
the better Of two rounds. In the first
a right to the Battler's jaw knocked
him against the ropes. and in the sixth
Reich caught the BAttler with a left to
the stomach that sent him reeling
across the ring.
Most OF the time, however, Reich for
got to use his right and he made many
wild swings with his left which the
Battler ducked easily. The fighting by
Reich was often clumsy.
in the third the men got their feet
tangled a cllnch and both fell to the
floo-, nearly rolling out OF the ring.
Reich came up fast, and IL Levinsky
had ever received what Reich sent him
it would have been a long goodnight,
but he ducked easily. Reich led often
with his left to the body. missing fire.
quently. which gave Levinsky a chance
to counter with a stiff poke to the Jaw.
The Washington times., 1916-01-26
Two Positions Will Be
Open to Virginia Team
Orange and Blue Needs Pitchers and Good Second
Baseman Before Campaign Opens-PaImer
Stearns, Western High Boy, Candidate.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, Jan. %.-
Virginia's varsity team this year is
sadly in need OF pitchers and a strong
player at second base. Pat" Galloway
alone remains to carry the mound bur-
dens, while 1t is not likely that Mccall
will succeed at second. When Coach
Jack Ryan arrives. around the last of
February, he will begin deciding this
situation.
Drummond, who pitched several good
games last year. is not expected to be
in shape. He Is suffering from a sore
arm. Cannon. mainstay of the team
since Eppa RiXey left, has completed
his college course. 1t will be up to
Coach Ryan to dig up assistants for
Callaway.
At second base Todd Wool, from last
years scrubs. and Johnny Mccall. will
battle for the honors. The other infield
positions are well fixed for occupants
Captain White at his old position at
first, Bunny" Berkeley at short, and
Stickley at third are a trio hard to beat
Catching is we'll taken care OF in Berry
Green and Ehrman. Last years stan
is decreased by the loss Of Billy Fry,
another second string catcher. and a
good one. but Ehrman showed up the
find Of the year, and has been keeping
himself in good condition all winter by
basketball.
Berkeley will have an understudy this
year who may make him hustle for his
job. This is a youth from Western
High, at Washington. Palmer Stearns
by name. who was captain of the nine
at that institution last year. He Is a
good, clean Ettle hitter and has a good
deal Of speed. OF course, Berkeley is
one Of the coolest heads on the local
diamond, and is no small potatoes at
the bat, but he will have to watch for
his laurels. Steans has another point
He is the brother of Charlie Stearns.
one of the most famous OF Virginia
baseball players of long ago. Charlie
was captain of the baseball team Of
80. when DR.. Lambeth had first come
into prominence at Virginia. and 1t will
be interesting to see whether his broth
er will make the same success as the
grizzled eX-captain.
Allen Thurman also will be out after
place occupied by a vet. first base.
Reports are that Thurman. in addition
to his booting and piRskn prowess. pos
sesses no uncertain skill in spearlnR 'em
out OF the sky from marvellous dis
tances. and is also a good batsman.
Stlckley is almost a certainty at
third: His work on the sack is clean,
his throws low. straight. and fast His
batting could be improved. but is not
very bad at that
"Nobby" Phillips. hard-hittine. hard
running helder, has finished his four
years of college ball and will not be
eligible this spring. His loss will be a
blow to the batting average of the team
shrimp" Smith. center gardener oi
the l9l4-l5 mines. is this year teachinE
at McGuire's Academy. Richmond, sc
| his services also are lost to the Vir.
| Rinians. The only fielder left is E6
| Smith. a Memphis boy who is showlnI
| a great deal OF Improvement at the bat
| The first part of last year he did moi
The Washington times., 1916-01-26
Johnny GriffthS Wins
From Champion on Points

CLEVELAND. Jan. 26.-Johnny
Griffiths, of Akron, Ohio, outpointed
Freddie Welsh, champion lightweight,
by a slight margin. in their twelve
round no-decision bout before a
crowd OF 5000 here last night. Grif-
tlths assumed the aggressive in most
ing in three OF the rounds, played
mostly o defensive game. The first
half of the battle was mostly a boxing
exhibition but the later rounds pro-
duced considerable slam-bang stuff In
tho sixth and the tenth Welsh forced
Griffiths to the ropes after singing him
with his wicked left, but Griffiths kept
we'll covered, and the champion was un.
able to follow up his advantage
The Washington times., 1916-01-26
FED PLAYERS STAND
AND WORRY WHEN 1T
COMES TO 'l6 FATE
BY LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

Ormer wondering they will
Of Despite the hardest kind of work. Harry Sinclair has been unable
dispose than handful of Gmore gus Furthermore
future dark and forebodng The big eaguers inclined take
those who loyal The from Ban Johnson
that ait would be nadvsabe Hal Chase Comsy Park
summer has thrown big into the hearts of all former Feds
who still On a for 1916 berths.
Benny Kau Bill Rariden, Fred Anderson Cuop
Joe GdeOn and Earl Mosey make the bunch players sold by
Harry Sinclair big league clubs counting the Browns and Cubs
which made Federal
players wondering where they will play when the
Every day between and April IL will increase the anxiety Of these
loafng players Harry Sinclair and Jimmy Gilmore unable
them that will salaries during the
summer. It's going be a for the Feds.
The Washington times., 1916-01-26
Harvard Pulls Alibi;
HaughtOn Says Little

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, Jan. 2G-Har-
ward lost its football game with Cor
nell, its only defeat last season, be-
cause the Crimson eleven went into the
contest with one hand tied behind its
back. according to r. w. +. Brown,
the teams strategy coach, who ad-
dressed a football mass meeting of un-
dergraduates last night. He said Head
Coach Percy Haughton indorsed that
sentiment. Explaining, Brown said the
Harvard eleven used only simple plays,
regarding the game as a preliminary
one.
HauGhton, who also spoke. threw no
light on the question OF his continu-
ance as head coach next season.
The Washington times., 1916-01-26
Joe Stecher Will Meet
Masked Marvel" on Mat

NEW YORK. Jan. 26.-Joe Stecher. the
Nebraska farmer boy whose kneehold
made him a famous wrestler few
months ago, will meet the masked
marvel" Mort Henderson. here tomor-
row night. The Manhattan wrestling
tournament. in trying to prevent the
marvel from wrestling Stecher under
Jack Curley's management, disclosed
that the marvel was hired at 500 q
week for the tourney, while Stranger
Lewis gets $500.
The Washington times., 1916-01-26

seem up to Virginia standard. but in a
few games began to smite the pill with
viHor and to cover himself generally
with glory.
Virginia will have a hard schedule
this vear-two trips. the usual Northern
and Southern. On the latter they go as
far South as Athens. Ga, where Gcor-
exodus Harvard. Yale. Princeton. Am
herst, and several others will be met.
Most of the games will be played on
Lambeth Field. Manager Robertson has
not arranged an easy schedule. by any
means,
The Washington times., 1916-01-26
aguers Wonder Who viii Pay Their Salaries When Season Opens
BENZLETS HIS MOTOR REST
WHILE HE WALKS.

ruined by driving
Sordng to the stories which are going the rounds Joe Benz
fellow who autos first and keeps in condition second
wneng in Chicago having taken fiat the old
inRton He in
while he walks all the from Sxtysecond
and return other day.
odfashioned Baesve, nd may
prefer old driving INV
machine" right help my
pitching any So go for the exercise"
The Washington times., 1916-01-26

Raleigh Aitchison, a wild southpaw,
has been turned over to Milwaukee by
the Brooklyn Dodgers. Aitchison was
farmed out to Kid Elberfeld's Chatta-
nooga club last year, but the Kid can't
see him any more.
The Washington times., 1916-01-26

white beard. a mask. and suit Of
overalls.
The committee charged with merg-
ing the New England League and
Eastern Association met yesterday and
talked and talked and talked. They
will meet toCay and talk and talk and
talk, They will meet tomorrow and
talk and talk anu talk.
George Whittcd, the Philles left
fielder, has returned his 1916 contract to
President Baker. asking for a decided
the same salary he drew down in 1915.
George is making his home In Durham,
n. c.. and may not have heard that
the Federal League is no more.
Joe Connolly. once with the Griffmen
for few moments, has signed to play
for the Boston Braves again.
Raleigh Aitchison, a wild southpaw,
has been turned over to Milwaukee by
the Brooklyn Dodgers. Aitchison was
farmed out to Kid Elberfelds Chatta-
nooga club last year, but the Kid can't
see him any more.
Dave Bancroft, the Phillies' crack
shortstop, Is to play for the pocket
billiard championship of Wisconsin on
Friday, meeting Tony Faeth, a pitcher
on the Milwaukee club.
The Phillies have signed Thomas But
tie, OF Lorraine, Ohio, a southpaw
pitcher. Buttle worked in the Central
association with success last year.
Ed Barrow. president of the Inter
national League, has entered pro-
test against the sale of Bobby Vaughn.
formerly of the st. Louis Feds, to Port
land in the Coast League. Vaughn
was a jumper to the Feds from the
Bunaio Internationals, and Barrow In
sists that he be turned back to Patsy
, donovan club. Barrow is hardly like
! ly to. win his tight, but it may DO him
a lot OF good to make the protest.
There,s nothing like, principles-except
IN baseball peace settlements,
| -
Charlie Schmidt, the mountainous
| first sacker of the Boston Braves. pre-
| fers to cut steaks and slice ham 10
EtasheElns fts err & IN the &c, coin as ball player.
has notified Manager Stallings that he
| VIII not report for duty This spring, but
| VIII remain in Baltimore and serve
the most delicious steaks and the snap
pest sausages ever servAd. Up to the
hour of going to press, Schmidt had
| not yet changed his mind.
| Joe Tinker says his inheld will con-
sist OF Safer, Yerkes, Doolan and ZInl.
| norman. with his outfield composed OF
Eiack, Zwilling. and Leslie Mann. II
chicago fans believe this lineup will
win the 1916 pennant in the National
! League, the other teams will have "a
! ngure in wreck stories and drowninE
| accidents. Safer and Zimmerman arT
real big leaguers. Flack is said to pe
better fielder than Kauff except In
hauH s own personal opinion. The
others-well. Tinker will have to shake
up his team, II he wants to finish In
the first division.
The Washington times., 1916-01-26

Dave Bancroft, the Phillies' crack
shortstop, is to play for the pocket
billiard championship of Wisconsin on
Friday, meeting Tony Faeth, a pitcher
on the Milwaukee club.
The Washington times., 1916-01-26

Joe Connolly, once with the GriffmeI
for a few moments, has signed to pla!
for the Boston Braves again.
The Washington times., 1916-01-26

The Phillies have signed Thomas But
tie, of Lorraine, Ohio, a southpaw
pitcher Buttle worked in the Central
association with success last year.