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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
NEWS OF INTEREST TO
POLISH CITIZENS
PERSONALS.

Mrs Hattie Jachimiak and chill
dren, 610 5. Grant ST., St, left this
morning for Detroit where they will
spend a week visiting relatives.
John Walewicz of Milwaukee is
here on business
Mrs. Julia Sosnowski returned to
her home in Bloomfield, ILL.,, after
a few days visit with relatives. she
was the guest of Mrs. Amalia Smu-
cinski, 227 :. Chestnut.
The condition of Constantine
Cwiklinski, 11O6 w. Division St, who
has been very i'll for several days
is now somewhat improved.
Miss Frances Sobieralski. $40 Car
Isle St. has gone TO spend her weeks
vacation at Detroit
Joseph Rosinski of South Chicago
is here on business.
Walter Smoczewicz left Tor Fort
Wayne after d few days visit with
friends here.
Joseph G Wlenik arrived here
from Toledo for a few days visit
with friends.
Joseph Lesinski, W. Division St.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23

who has been in for several days is
much better
Thomas Olesinski. Harris ST. has
gone for an extended trip to Grand
Rapids
stephen Nowoczewski OF I.aporte
is here on business.
Micheal Hazinski. ST.. 500 ). cha
pin St. and Frank I.abuzienski 90.
W Division st. have motored for "a
couple of DAYS outing to Barron
lake
Louis Fiilas and Micheal Skaru-
pinsH of Buffalo. who were here
visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Skarupinski. y. Studebaker St. left
today TO conclude their weeks va-
cation at Detroit and Toledo
Joseph Grzegulski returned 10
Michigan City following a business
visit here.
Mrs. Bruno Luzny and son Adel-
bert. HOS ". Division st. and ner
home guest Miss Margaret Werner.
OF Chicago. Mrs. Blanche Drejer.
and children. 14lS w. WASHINGTON
az. and Hiss Angelina Lukaszzew-
ski. 1920 w Napier st, are spend
ing the day at Hudson Lake
John Waligorski. 423 ). William
St. left this morning to spend the
day az Barton lake
John Borkowski. 49, y. Birdseu
St. has motored 10 Kokomo.
Mrs Mari Nadolny and children.
Walter, Anthony. John and Bessie
have motored 10 their home i'm Elk
hart after a days visit with friends
here.
Martin Kozlowski returned 20
Jackson following "a business visit
with friends here.
Frank Michalsd of Chicago is
spending "A few days with friends
here.
Frank Losnicki. Jackson ST., have
gone 10 spend the day with rela-
tives at Chicago.
Joseph Wilczewski. of East Ham
mond is here visiting with friends.
John Lurczewski of Chicago. is
spending a few days with friends
here.
Miss Hattie RyboWski arrived
here from Chicago for a few days
visit with friends here.
Walter Czechowiak, W. Sample
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
NEWS,TIMES CONTEST
CREATES INTEREST
Fifteen Entrants Already Re-
ceived-BOyS Now HuStling
on Circulation Campaign

The News-Tmes circulation con-
test put on Monday afternoon by the
Messrs. Peers of the United News
depot. has already developed Won
derful results. and the indications
at This cary stage OF the game are
that 10 viii prove the most popular
contest OF IT'S kind ever participated
IN Dy the young hustlers sixteen
boys have entered their names so far
and this number is sure 10 Doe I'M
creased as the interest now aroused
increases. The three first prizes are
on view in the Peers window. and
are attracting considerable atten-
ti0u. Tbe gold watch. made hv the
South Bend Watch Co. and offered
as the first prize. is dandy" as
the boys term b., while the air gun
and football. given as second and
third prizes respectively, are OF the
best manufacture
The contest viii last so DAYS. and
every saturday night during that
time there will be "a distribution of
candies among those who are show
Ing results. I'm addition 20 this every
boy viii be paid "a cash commission
for an new subscribers whether of
Ions or short duration. speaking
OF the enterprise. TUESDAY night.
William Peers stated that the results
already achieved were far beyond
hts expectations and that the indi-
cations FOR record breaking con-
test we're most encouraging
Following are the names of the
boys who are now working in the
contest: Charles II. Kruger. Willie
BARRIER. Clarence Cook. Charles Ben
iamin. otherwise known as Brat
Jinks. Arthur Kob. Earl smith.
Johnnie Brunette. Floyd Sailor.
August Brunuelle. Dan kilan. Will
frid Palmer. Leroy Burlington. Gar
land Ives. Jacob Palmer. Wilbur
Palmer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
GOOD BILL AT LINCOLN.

I'm "a marvellous Characterization.
Florence Turner. the idol of the
screen. scores q huge success in,
Far From The Madding Crowd. 80
"a i've reel masterpiece showing
at the Lincoln theatre today.
Thomas Hardy, author. SAYS OF the
popular actress in his famous mas
terpiece. Her innate inability to
refrain from misleading and tor
turing those whom she has captivdt-
ed by her alluring ways was the
cause of the heart breaking of Ca
briel the death of Troy and the final
doom of the morbid BOidwood But
al the end of il all. the happiness
of rest and piece must have been
intensified by the turmoil that had
gone on before.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
RELIEF BODY HOLDS
ELECTION OF OFFICERS

AT the annual meeting OF the Mu-
tual Relief association of the Rubber
Regenerating Co. the following Of
dcers were elected: l.. a. Etter,
president Howard Deilmann. vice
president. H. NJ. Pointer. treasurer;
T. r. Corer. secretary; directors, a.
Friend. NJ Brady r. France, ID.
Matteson. G.. Wagner and r. Culp.
The relief association was organ
lied Aug. %. 1909. The cash col
lected since that time is $12,446.36,
and the disbursements S1O,253.65.
Cash on hand Aug. 20, 1916, p
1871.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
HERMAN POTISMAN TO
BE BURIED THURSDAY

The body of Herman Potisman.
who was killed when the automO-
bile in which he was riding was
struck by "A goth Century flyer in
Elkhart Tuesday, will arrive in
Mishawaka Thursday morning. 1t
will be taken 10 the Jewish ceme-
terry. near Mishawaka, for burial,
where funeral services will be held.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Title
Potisman, three daughters. Mrs.
Daugherty. Lucille and Ruth. of
Elkhart; son, Sidney. Of Elkhart;
two brothers. Adoiph and Nelson. a
sister. Mrs. William smith, all of
New York
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
PYTHIAN THDLBLE.

Mrs Charles Ainlay delightfully."-
entertained the Pythian sisters at a
thimble at her home east of Mish-
awake Tuesday afternoon. In the
NUT contest the first favor was won
by MIS- Reed OF River Park and the
consultations fell t. Mrs. Henry Law
renee Needlwork was also one of
the features.
4 fine tWO-course luncheon was
served Ey Mrs. Ainlay Covers were
laid for o guests.
Mrs Minnie Huntsiuger W First
ST.. viii entertain the ladies i'm three
weeks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
NnsHAwAKA PERSONALS.

Miss Alpha Balsley. stenographer
for the +. a. and r. n. Jernegan
oces is enjoying "a two weeks yaca-
ton. Miss Balsley spent Tuesday at
Eagle lake she Will leave Thurs
day for Collins.
Mrs Nellie Craft and children of
Wabash. are in the city spending a
few DAYS visiting with the formers
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bager.
110 W. Fourth St.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Edwards of Co
shen spent Wednesday with rela-
tiVeS here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
TNKEs THIEF To CHICAGo.

Chief Thomas Kreiter of the pO-
lice department. accompanied by
John May, took Eugene Hirsch, self
confessed accOmplice in the John
May robbery, which took place Aug.
Is. 10 Chicago 20 endeavor 10 re-
cover the remainder OF the loot,
which was pawned Hirsch and his
partner robbed the May home Of
jewelry and valuables amounting TO
5000. His partner has not yet been
appre hended.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
WANT 18TH ST. OPENED.

A petition is being circulated by
residents of 18th st, for the opening
Of the street through Spring St.
where a grocery blocks its continue
ton. 1t Will be presented TO the
board of works who will probably
take necessary steps towards it's
opening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
At TEMPLE TO-DAY.

The Temple tneater today is rum
ning the next 20 the last of the
Who's Guilty" series of stories
The Goad OF Jealousy" featuring
two screen artists, Anna Nelson and
Tom Moore There is also another
eNcirins and deeply mysterious
chapter OF the Mysteries of Myra.
An added attraction viii be a Para
mount pictOgraph.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
I.PwORTH LEAGUE MEFTING.

AT "a business and social session of
the Epworth league held an the
Methodist Memorial entertainment
parlors. Tuesday night. Miss Myrtle
sloan. who was delegate to the
leaeue Institute at Lake Wawasee,
save an interesting report on the
work accomplished by the delegates
90 The gatheriug
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
SOCIAL Events

Miss Nagdalene Wieczorck fe5
kosciuszko ST.. whose marriaEc tF
Bert krzy zaniak. viii take place
next Tuesday was pleasantly SUR
prised with ga shower Monday eten-
Ing. The time was spent very
pleasantly with gaines and sinEir--
a delicious luncheon was served az
the close OF the evening
The singins practice of So He'd
wige choir VIII oe held Friday eycn-
ins at -. Hedwise school
The H. 3. Falcons uu hold their
exercises ThursdaE evening at =.
b. hall
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
BUILDING PERMIT.

building permit was issued
Wednesday morning 10 Ed Warner
for Charles Book TO erect a one and
a half story residence at the corner
of O'Connor and Joseph sts., 26X2S,
costing S1.700.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
BACK FROM FISHING TRIP.

Milton Stubs Of The News-Times
STAFF. returned from a fishing trip
to Fish lake, Marcellus, Mich, Tues
day night He was accompanied by
Charles. Louis and Paul Albert. The
trip was made by automobile
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
BUILDING C0LlAPSES
AND TWO ARE MISSING
rternlLlonal - ServIoo =.

International News Service.
NEW YORK. AUG. ga five
story building i'm course Of cOnstruc-
ton I'm Marion az. between 18th
and 1SSth SITS. collapsed today
burying several orkmen in the
ruins
Twenty-Five men were caught In
the collapse but all except two es-
capped with minor injuries. The two
missing men are believed TO have
persisted
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
MARSHALL POTTS Is BOSS.

Marshall Potts Is "a lonesome pa
trolman today. Both Chsef kreiter
and Serst John Jarrett are gone.
making him, as he says the whole
Caboodle" around the station
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
LEAVE FOR NIAGARA Falls.

The Misses Rosalie and Florence
Klaer and Marie Kronewitter left
Wednesday morning for Niagara
Falls and Buffalo. y. Y. where they
will spend their vacation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
DEMoNsTRATING CAR.

Representative of the South Bend
Motor Car Co. demonstrated one Of
their new fire hook and ladder
trucks Wednesday morning TO Chief
Buysse.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
HERE ON FURLoUGH.

CAMEL Claeys of the 4. = =. New
York arrived in Mishawaka We'd
nesday 10 spend a 81 DAYS furlough
visiting with relatives and friends
here. MT Claeys is a well known
M:shaWaka boy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
BAPTISNiS

Irene Belma. daughte~ or AIT. and
Mrs Micheal Dutoi has been bap-
tized AT the ST Hedewige church.
The god-parents are Mrs. Augusta
Kastelo and Thomas Dutoi
Angela Ester. daughter of Mr and
AIRS John Zawierucha. has been
baptized al st HedwIEe church.
The god-parents are Miss stella
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
LUTE's FAMILY REUNION.

Fifty persons attended the Lute's
family reunion held at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lutte. :.
Eighteenth St River park. The af-
fair was also in honor of Mrs. Lute's
18th birthday anniversary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
PROVoCATTON CASE IN COURT

Because Henrie Schelstraete said
You want 10 night" Emil Dienck
though it was sufficient cause 10
have him arrested judge Feis found
the defendant NOT guilty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
RETURNS BRASS CAP.

Reading an advertisement IN The
News-Times for "a brass cap which
was lost by the fire department last
Sunday night. Henry Speck, "a stone
cutter. turned il over 20 Chief
Buysse Tuesday He was sincerely
thanked for his honesty
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
DEPARTMENT MAKES RUN.

\ small blaze was quickly extin-
guished this morning at : o'clock at
the home Of 3. Newman. S34 W.
sixth ST
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.

FOR SALE-Favorite base burner
stove. large in size, library cable.
dining table. and SIX din ms chairs
INQUIRE 127 +. Seventh ST. Home
phone A 507.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
10 Live i'm the East.

Henry Bordy who has been
spending the past two years with his
SON w A. Bordy. left Wednesday
for HazeuCn. Pa. where he viii re-
side.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
RUBBER WORKERS. UNION.

Thursday is regular meeting
night. from now oU. All members
urged 20 he present AT \. a.. A. hall
"a. NJ. Mccoy. President
JAMES BLINE. Secretary.
Advt-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
LAYING PIPES.

Ten-inch cast iron pipe is being
used on seventh II. between Wells
and Logan SITS, to lay the new water
mains.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
BIRTH OF DAUGHTER.

4 daughter was born 20 Mr.. and
Mrs. George Cliessner. W sixth St.
wednesday morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23

ST. has gone % Detroit Go spend
two weeks with relatives.
Martin Adamowsh OF Iaporte is
here visiting with friends
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS.

FOR S1LE-Motor boat first class
condition. storage battery Price
$50. cali S2T r. Joseph ST..
FOR SAI4E-1914 III. Davidson mo-
torcycIe. TWO speed. Fully equip
ped Home phone 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
MOTOR FRON Gary

F'ire Chief Grant. his secretary
David Grant. J. Umpleby. Roy Mil
Ter ). Tresch and Fire capt Harry
Chase, an of Gary. motored TO
Mishawaka Tuesday. where they
visited Chief Buysse and Ed Eusas-
ser.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
CnICAGn NIsIrnRs

AIR and Mrs 4 Falk Cf Chicago
are visiting Mt and Mrs. Y. +.
KorhumeI. $40 ". Joseph 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
VISITING N THE EAST.

Miss BeTnedettd Sammett, IS
spending her vacation in Buffalo,
y. y.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23

Przezdzienkowsd ana Frank q
sui Zewsili.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-23
BIRTHS

a daughter was born TueSdav 30
Mr.. and Airs. George Kajzer. 1901
". Durham ST.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
RUBBER GOODS

Red Rambler Water Bottle
 2 for $1.51 Sc Stork Nipple. ... 2 for Sc 25c Ear and Ulcer Syringe
 2 for 26c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04

garage.
 The large ten-room dwelling on the Hull's Hill road, Danbury, was totally destroyed by fire Thursday night. Mrs. Daniel Lawlor and her son were the
 only occupants Of the house and they
 were awakened by the smoke just in
 time to escape the flames. Mrs. Law Tor said that she was unable to give any estimate .ss to the probable dam-
 age but bei.Sytd it would be nearly insurance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04

taken into custody on a similar charge. All of the accused furnished bonds and were released. In the Borough Court, the proprietor was fined $100
 and costs. The barkeeper $10 and costs, two walters $1 and costs each, and twenty frequenters $1 and costs each.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
DENIED CIGARETTE
 TELLS MAN; FINED sIO.

Incensed because Jacob Levine. of 6sS Barnum avenue. refused his re- quest for a cigarette, under the via duct in Main street. last night, James Heenan struck Levine a punch in the jaw that knocked him down. He then ran away but was caught and arrested after a chase. Judge Bart lett fined Heenan 310
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
FAIRFIELD COUNTY NEWS.
Losses By Fire.

Fire from unknown cause, but pos sibly caused by combustion in waste.
 destroyed a Crowelkhart automobile and partially destroyed the garage of Adolph Glashoff, at Norwalk, Friday evening, with a loss of approximately q 1,000. The part represented in the loss of the machine is covered by in surance, but there was none on the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04

Red Rambler Syringe
 2 for 31.51 10c Stork Pacifier. 2 for 11c 5c' Medicine Droppers 2 for 6c Rubber Gloves 2 pair for Sic
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
HOUSEHOLD NEEDS

25c Little Liver Pills ? for 26c 25c White Liniment 2 for 26c 35c Lggett's Beef Cubes
 2 for 36c 25c Arnica Salve. :. 2 for z6c 25c Carbo1ic Salve. 2 for 26c 25c Rat and Roach Paste
 2 for 26c 25c Cascara Arom., Oz.
 ti/ 2 for 26c 25c Rhinitis Tablets ? for! 26c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
ReaDDraiSaI of Estate.

court for the district of Danbury on
 the application of William H. Corbin, tai commissioner, has granted a re- appraisal of the zeal estate belonging
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
Killed By Train.

Angelo Dolninezo, aged 51, was al- most instantly killed when he at tempted to cross the Compo street bridge at Westport, Saturday after noon, in front of a fast express.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
HOUSEHOLD REMEDIES

soc Kidney Pills. 2 for sic soc Kidney Remedy ? for 51c s1 Kidney Remedy 2 for $1.O1 soc Pile Treatment 2 for sic s1.oo Rheumatic Remedy
 2 for $1.Ot s1.o0 Wine Cod Liver Oil Ex. tract ........ .2 for $1.O1 soc Asthma Pencils 2 for sic soc Blood Tablets. 2 for 51c soc Catarrh Spray Liquid
 2 for sic soc Sol. Chlorides with For maldehyde ...... 2 for o1c 5c Court Plaster. .... 2 for Sc 5c Absorbent Cotton 2 for 6c sc Gauge Bandage. .. 2 for Sc Bed Wetting Remedy ? for 28c sc Sulphur ......... 2 TOT 6c 10c Borax ...... ? for He 25c Go. Cathartic Pills
 2 for 26c 10c Soda Mints. .!... for 11c quart Witch Hazel .... 36c Sc Catnip ....... 2 for 6c DC Hops -: TOT 6c 25c Scales Pills. =. 2 for 20c 25c Browns Tonic Tablets
 2 for 28c 25c Ko-Ko' Kaskets 2 for 26c iOc Bronchial Tablets 2 for lie soc Natural Tough Sponges
 2 for 51c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
BRIDGEPORT LODGE RESUMES
 WEEKLY MEETING SCHEDULE

Bridgeport Lodge of Elks will re- sune it's regular schedule of weekly meetings tomorrow night. A large attendance is desired at this meet ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04

Major-General George w. Goethals, Governor of the Panama Canal Zone, arrived at New York from Colon on the steamship Pastores-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
STATIONERY

Country Club Playing Cards. 35c, ............ 2 for 36c 10c dog. High-grade Thumb Tacks .......... 2 for lie 15c dog. Tally Cards. asst de- signs .......... 2 for 16c Sc Fountain Pen or Pencil Clip
 2 for Sc 25c Box Writing Paper. white fabric finish ... 2 for 26c 1oc Ink Tablets. fabric finish
 2 for 11c soc Illuminated Crest Initial Stationery ...... 2 tor 51c sc Pmholders, cork grip
 2 for 6c 5c Stenographers' Lead Pen cils -. .... .. for Sc 10c package Fabric Finish En- yelopes .-......- for 11c 10c dog. Steel Pens 2 for lie 25c Cascade Linen Pound Pal per .-.-.-..... 2 for S6c 25c Cascade Linen Envelopes, two packages .... for 26c 25c Lord Baltimore Linen,
 2. for 26c 35c Sorority Linen 2 for 36c 25c Devonshire Linen 2 for 26c 10c Paper Drinking Cups, 12 ; in package 2 packages lie
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04

25c Foot Bath Tablets
 2 for 26c 25c Carbolated Witch Hazel Oinemmt ....... 2 for 26c soc White Pine & Tar ......
 2 for 51c Nasal Douche. Birmingham !, Style, 15c, .......2 for 16c soc Extract Vanilla 2 for Bic soc Extract Lemon 2 for Bic Rexall Cold Tablets, 25c.
 2 for 26c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
SOAP

1Oc Peroxide Bath. 2 for lie 10c Majestic Glycerine
 2 for lie 10c Colonial Dame 2 for lie A few cakes of Imported Soaps .25c cake, 2 for 26c 10c Carbolic Soap. 2 for 11c 10c Tar Soap 2 for lie 10c Hand Soap ..2 for lie 10c Old Fashioned Oatmeal Soap, .,......... 2 for He 10c Witch Hazel Soap 2 for lie 10c Hard Water Castile Soap
 2 for lie
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04

E. B. Taylor was elected president of the Lorain, Ashland & Southern Pauros"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04

late of Danbury. The re-appraisal is granted on account of the apparent undervaluation of four parcels of real estate situated in Danbury.
 Raid at COscob.
 A squad of state police descended on Coscob Inn, Sunday night and rounded up about thirty frequenters. The proprietor, J. Cassaux, was ar rested, charged with violating the ex- else laws, and the bartender was also
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-04
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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-01-08

quiet tones and his eyes woke to IRE
that was convincing.
by heavens. aims ter have him
do It! amt askin' leave Of Milt Nc
Briar." Then he added: Il aims to
hang the man that kilt your daddy in
the jail house yard at Peril. an II the
McBriars get him they've got to kill
me first VIII You hold your hand till
I'm through"
The boy stood there. his fingers
slowly clenching and opening. Finally
he said: Hit amt a-gofn' ter satisfy
me ter penitentiary thet feller. He's
got ter die"
He's goin' to die If fail. then"
the clansman raised his hands in ges-
ture Of concession-"thenh he's yours.
VIII you waltz
Il don't hardly believe" said Jeb
McNash with conviction. ANY man liv-
in kin keep Milt's hired assassin in no
jail house long enough ter try an hang
him. But I'm willing ter see. I'll hold
my hand thet long. Anse, but
Once more a spasmodic tautening of
muscles convulsed the boys frame and
his voice took on its excited note of
shrillness: But warns ye, I'm goin'
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-01-08

"oh. It's Just your work that needs
me?"
But. Anse," she argued. ~my work
is all that's biggest and best In me-
You understand, don't your"
For a moment his voice got away
from him and he rose fercely:
81 don't give a damn for your work. :"
he blazed out Its you I'm interested
in That's the sort Of friend 1 am"
She looked up at his cleaning eyes.
a little amazed, and he went on, quiet
ly enough now:
IF ! fails TO hang Luke Thixton I'll
be right now what We prophesied for
me twenty years hence-the leader of
the wolf-pack that goes down an gets
trod on. l amt never put no such
strain on my influence as this is goin'
to be. I've got to hold back the
Haveys an the McBriars whilst this
court foolishness dawdfes along. an If
falls down Jeb is goin' to kill Luke
anyway. I'm doin' this because We
asks it; an now I'll say good night to
ye."
Juanita Holland stood looking at the
door he had closed behind him, wild
sense Of tumult and uneasiness in her
heart
That's the sort of friend I am
she repeated to herself.