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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-04
CHAPTER XVI.

Next morning Duane mounted his
horse and headed for Fairdale. He
rode leisurely, as he wanted to learn
all he could about the country. There
were few ranches. The farther he
Travelled the better grazing he en-
cOuntered, and, strange to note, the
fewer herds of cattle. 1t was just
sunset when he made out a cluster
of adObe houses that marked Sander
son, halfway between Bradford and
Fairdale When he drew up before
the inn the landlord and his family
and a number of Ioungers greeted
him laconically.
"Beat the stage in, hey?" remarked
one.
There she comes now" said an
other. Joel shore is drivin' to-
night"
Far down the road Duane saw a
cloud of dust and horses and lum-
bering coach. Presently it rolled up,
large mud-bespattered and dusty
vehicle, Uttered with baggage on top
and tied on behind. A number of
passengers alighted, three of whom
excited Duane's interest. One was a
tall, dark, striking-lOOking man, and
the other two were ladies, wearing
long gray ulsters and wells. Duane
heard the proprietor of the inn adj
dress the man as Colonel Longstreth,
and as the party entered the inn
Duane's quick ears caught few words
which acquainted him with the fact
that Longstreth was the mayor OF
Fairdale.
Duane passed inside himself to
learn that supper would soon be
ready. At table he found him
self opposite the three who had at
tracted his attention.
Ruth, I envy the lucky cowboys
Longstreth was saying.
Ruth was a curly-headed girl with
gray or hazel eyes. I'm crazy tC
ride brOnchos," she said.
Duane gathered that she was on {
visit TO western Texas. The Other
girls deep voice, sweet like a bell
made Duane regard her closer. She
| did not resemble the Colonel, whl
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-04

most Texans"
More nerve, maybe" Duane re-
piled. ''Show me a bed now, inn
keeper"
Once in bed in the dark, Duane
composed himself to think over the
events of the evening. Why had
that desperate robber lowered his. gun
and stood paralyzed at sight and
sound Of the mayor of Fairdale? This
was not answerable. There might
have been number of reasons. all
to Colonel Longstreth's credit, but
Duane could not understand.
Next morning Duane walked I'D the
main street and back again. Just as
he arrived some horSemen rode I'D
to the inn and dismounted. And at
this iuncture the LongStreth party
came out. Duane heard Colonel Long
Streth utter an exclamation. Then he
saw him shake hands with tall man.
Longstreth looked surprised and
angry, and he spoke with force: but
Duane could not hear what It was ne
said. The fellow laughed, yet some
how he struck Duane as suIlen, until
suddenly he espied Miss LongStreth.
Then his face changed, and he re-
moved his sombrero. Duane went
closer.
Floyd, did VOC come with the
teams?" asked Longstreth, sharply.
Not me. I rode Il horse, good and
hard" was the reply.
Hump! I'll have word to say to
you later" Then Longstreth turned
to his daughter. ''Ray, here's the
cousin I've told you about. You used
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-04

benefit from Austin. Duane exerted
himself to be agreeable and interest
ing; and he saw presently that here
was an opportunity to make a valu-
able acquaintance, if not Il friend.
Pm a stranger in these parts"
said Duane, finally. 'What is this
outlaw situation you speak Of"
TITS damnable, sir, and unbeliev-
sh1e- Not r1sszinx -azy DS-- -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-04

Ads in the Reporter bring results
to the advertiser.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-04

'Bo Snecker," he said.
Ranger, what IL you do with him?'
Lawson queried, as if uncertain, now
the capture was made.
"I1I see to that" replied Duane.
and he pushed Snecker in front OF
him out into the court.
Duane had suddenly conceived the
idea Of taking Snecker before Mayor
Longstreth in the court
When Duane arrived at the hall
where court was held there were
other men there, a dozen or more, and
all seemed excited; evidently, news OF
Duane had preceded him. Longstreth
sat at q table on a platform. Near
him sat thick-set grizzled man, with
deep eyes, and this was Hanford
Owens, county judge. To the right
stood tall, angular, yellow-faced
fellow with a dropping sandy mus
tache. Conspicuous on his vest was
a huge silver shield This was
Gorsech, one of LOngstreth's sheriffs.
Inere were four other men whom
Duane knew by sight, several faces
were familiar, and half dozen
strangers. all dusty horsemen.
Continued in next issue)
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-08
Your Books for Soldiers

The American Library asSocia-
ton has asked, through acircular
letter, the local librarian, Miss
Lolita Smith, to make the follow
ing request public:
Let your idle books help our
soldiers. You can do your bit by
Immediately bringing good books
to the library to be forwarded to
the front and to the hospitals.
Do your bit by Immediately
bringing to the public library
such books as you wish to donate.
You are not asked to give
your life, but only to give books
to our soldier boys who are offer
ing their lives. Bring the books
to the public library.
Here is q good chance for
every one to do something worthy
toour soldier boys. 50
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-08
NERVOUS WASTE
By H. Addington Bruce

The vacation season already seems
to be a thing of a remote past. The
routine of daily work is we'll under
way. For months there will only be
an occasional break in it.
Many are really glad to be back at
work. Many others have come back to
work reluctantly. Many, alas! view
their work with dread, feeling that IT
will bring to them utter exhaustion.
To such people would say, with all
the emphasis at my command:
conquer your dread Of your work
as soon as you can. 1t will waste your
nervous energy so that you will be
certain to do your work badly.
"Then indeed you may become ex-
hausted, though not by your work it.
self, but by your attitude toward it."
Nervous waste, of surety, is the
workers greatest foe. Avoid nervous
waste, and there is almost no limit to
the amount of work that can be done.
And groundless dread Of ones work
is only a single cause of nervous
waste. There are many others which
workers should be alert to guard
against.
In especial, nervous waste results
whenever a mans heart is not truly
in his work.
Lacking interest in the work, he
does not apply himself to learn the
best methods for doing it efficiently.
Therefore he does it blunderingly,
and may have to repeat much Of it
because of mistakes.
This avoidable repetition is itself a
potent cause of nervous waste. For it
breeds sentiments of inferiority, vex-
alton and discomfort, giving rise
eventually to worry, that direst Of all
MASTERS of nervous force.
Again, if interest in the work is
lacking, concentration power becomes
weakened. Energy that should be di-
rected to productive activity is dis
sipated in watching the clock, gossip
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-08

ing with fellow workers. and other
wise idling away the working hours.
Then, just because habits OF non
concentration have been formed, WIEN
concentration Is required II Ii not to
be had.
Discovering this, the worker, in
stead Of blaming his idle ways a. he
should, blames his work. TOO much
Is expected Of me-" ~ am being driv-
en- TO DEATH" and SO on.
Once more'a fretful, complaining,
discordant mental attitude Ii formed.
Thereby nervous waste is redoubled,
until presently we may have a full
blown nervous breakdown, falsely at
tributed to "overwork."
Still worse, because the work is dis
| liked and dreaded, the worker often
seeks compensation by excessive pur-
suit of pleasure.
He deprives himself of needed sleep
TO chase amusement" night after
night, and late into the night. Con-
sequently, having wasted his nervous
force in his leisure hours, he has lit
tie Of it to apply to useful effort in
his hours Of work.
If he persists in his foolish course
the effort to apply energy to the
daily work becomes increasingly hard
And, as usual, when complete nervous
exhaustion results, the blame is laid
on the work.
Whereas in point of cold fact, had
nervous energy been wisely husband
ed, and had there been real interest
in the daily work, splendid accom-
plishment would have been possible
without the slightest injury to health.
To repeat an often quoted but still
unappreciated truism, "Work is the
thing that fatigues US the least"
II is difficult, to be sure, to credit
this assertion. But, workers, assure
YOU that it is true, and urge you to
take it to heart.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-08
MACMILLAN TRIP
ARCTIC ROMANCE
American Explorer IN Frozen
North Makes important
Discoveries.
DIDN'T KNOW ADOUTTHE WAR
Party Was Cut on From Civilized
World for Four YsarS-ResouO
ship Appeared When Food
Ran Very Low.

New York.-The return to civiliza-
ton of Daniel B. Macmillan, American
explorer, brings to Q successful close
one of the most remarkable stays In
the ice of the roof Of the globe record
ed In the annals Of Arctic exploration.
Unusual good and unusual bad luck
marked the expeditions history. No
less than I'VE ships were used to get
the party into northern Greenland, and
on the two unsuccessful and one sue
cessful attempts to bring Macmillan
back home again, but not Q single
person involved lost his life, and
there was no more serious casualty
than the loss Of frozen toes. This 10
a unique record for an Arctic expedi-
ton lasting four years.
Although the enterprise cost about
$3.50, 900 and was one Of the most, II
not the most, costly ever known, SCI
entists Of the American Museum Of
Natural History here are frankly de-
lighted today with the wealth Of new
information and the specimens Of min
erals and the fauna and fora Of the
frozen North which Macmillan brings
back.
Worked All the Time.
Most uninitiated persons think an
Arctic expedition consists OF periods
of intense labor interpreted with long,
aggravating waits in absolute idleness,
while the weather prevents travelling
far.
But this 10 q mistake. Macmillan
was working all the time. Even when
forced to stay near his main base at
Etah, he kept busy, very busy. That Is
why, says Macmillan, he found the last
four years the shortest Of his life.
Many times he went 30 to 10 hours
without sleep, pursuing his scientific
studies. And he had considerable time
to devote to these studies, for actual
exploring can only be done In three
months out Of the twelve.
Macmillan IL eager to return to this
bleak but interesting region Of the
north pole and will undoubtedly do %
as soon as he can find SUFFICIENT IMAM
cial backing.
Will Fly Over Ice.
His next trip will be something en-
tirely novel In Arctic exploration, for
he proposes to use an airplane to widen
his radius of action. II expect to do
as much in q day with an airplane a.
/ can do in 20 days with the dogs" he
explained.
Macmillan was greatly pleased to
learn Of the progress in aviation
which has taken place on account OF
the great war during his stay away
from the world He thinks airplane
construction has now been carried to
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-08
LIVE BOOSTER IN BAXTER

1.-TWO Baxter women are begging"
said two young ladies rs they made
their way into one Of the stores re
Gently.
'YOu are at the right place" said
the proprietor Of the store, and he
contributed as much as he could af-
ford.
The two young ladies were collect
ing funds for the purpose Of buying
a photograph for the Baxter boys
who are at Camp Funston.
'You are the first man who has
given us such q greeting" remarked
the girls as they walked out.
The girls did not know the name OF
this man, for he is one Of the new
corners. He was o. B. Tinsley, the
proprietor of Tinsley Hardware Co.,
which bought out the entire stock OF
the Micheners Hardware and is now
doing business in the same place.
The representative Of the News was
not surprised when he heard the
story of this experience. He has OBJ
served a wide awake determination
in Mr.. Tinsley to be at one with the
best interest of the city. So far Mr.
Tinsley has not turned down a thing
which has promised better Baxter
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-08

Walter Thomas of Columbus, who
is charged with getting money under
false pretense from Alva Chubb, was
arrested Friday at his home by Con-
stable Eugene Turner Of this city,
and Deputy Sheriff COrkle Of Colum-
bus. In the complaint Alva Chubbs
declares that Thomas obtained $3.50
from him to be used in the building
of a house for him, but instead OF
so doing he ran away with the mon
ey. Thomas gave a $500 bond and is
to appear in court on November 10,
in this city.
It is stated by the officers that
when they went into the home OF
the man they found a gun lying on
the mantle. They guarded it until
Thomas changed his clothes and fol-
lowed them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-08

Miss Edith Goodwin was hostess at
an enjoyable Halloween party given
October 80 at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Goodwin.
The rooms were beautifully decorated
in black and orange. The guests
wore fancy dress and several clev-
er costumes were presented. The
evening was spent in playing games
Miss Edith GammOnd being the wins
ner in the peanut hunt. The guests
were: The misses Ella Denton, la
Strate, Mildred and Oracle Winters,
Opal Fowler, Elsa Evans, Elvina
Hardy, Bonnie Smith, Edith Gam
mond, Jessie Goodwin; the Messrs.
Wallace Denton, James Strate, Rob
ert Gammond, Ray Fowler, Herley
Goodwin and Lewis Goodwin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-08
LANE SECRETARY OF CLUB

Charles w. Lane, for the past two
years connected with the Columbus
Advocate, has been chosen secretary
of the Chamber of Commerce Of that
city. Mr. Lane has been a good as
set to the newspaper circle of Chero-
kee county and the News hopes that
he will not sever entirely his conncc-
ton with the field of journalism,
while at the same time we congratu-
late him and wish him success in his
new positions
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-08
CARD OF THANKS

We, the officers, members and pas
tor of st. Johns A. NJ. E. Church,
wish to thank the choir for its most
eloquent and soul stirring songs, un-
der the leadership Of Mrs. 4. Carrie
Mormon, president and Prof. G. H.
Lee, musical director.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-08

We, the president and members Of
the Union Literary Society, are still
campaigning for members. We hold
our regular meetings at which splen-
did programs are rendered, at st.
Johns A. N. E. Church every Friday
night. Come and join rs.
Prof. G. II. Lee, Pres, Berniee Pegg
Secretary.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-08
SEWER MATERIAL HERE

A good many car loads of sewer
material are already in the city. The
cars arrived the first of this week
and they are now being unloaded. The
materials includes pipes, brick and
other construction materials.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-08
Used Auto Parts Co.

Dealers in all kinds of used
Automobile parts. We have
in stock parts for 100 makes OF
cars. If you need parts see
us. Phone or write. Mail
orders a speciality. Money re-
funded on all parts not salts
factory. Phone 2OO6.
IozNaia 81. Joplin. no.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-28
HEBBERTSBURG

Wiley Shadden made business trip
TO Grab Orchard last week.
A. A. and G. |. Handy made bust
ness trip to lockwood Saturday.
Worth Hurst and little daughter
Martha, we're over from near Catoosa
Wednesday. They were accompanied
home by MISS Claudia Hamby and
brother Clyde. who spent the week.
end.
Roscoe Smith, of Mountain City,
was here Friday on business.
d. l.. Southland was here from Cross
vile Thursday on business.
Dan Waldo and family went to Crab
Orchard Saturday.
A. A. Handy and three little daugh-
tiers visited friends near Lancing Sat
urday and Sunday.
F. L. Handy made business trip to
Crossvile Thursday.
Reuben Myers moved from Mountain
City into our vicinity recently.
r. L. Handy made business trip
to Crossvllle Wednesday.
Jack Davis made trip to Grab
Orchard last week.
March 2. Maybe.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-28
Big Sandy

j. T.. Smith is in Dayton this week
with his son. who is suffering with
measles.
{. NJ. Smith and Thomas James were
in Roddy Saturday.
Moss Monday went to Grandview
Saturday.
MISS Lula Monday. of Roddv. Is Wis
ting her brother here this week.
j X. Smith and son Lee and Mrs. J.
C. Smith were In Roddy Friday.
Mrs. Susie Poston and children, OF
lockwood, are visiting her parents,
MIR. and Mrs. W. D. Harris.
Lee Smith and COUSINS, Misses Maude
and Sarah Ann Smith. were shopping
IN Grandview Saturday.
Warren Smith went to Grassy Cove
Saturday.
Grover Monday went to Roddy Mon
day.
March %. Gully Jumper.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-28
TO CITY TAXPAYERS

On April l. 1917, all city taxes re-
naming unpaid will be collected by the
issuance of distress warrants. This
will incur quite an additional cost to
taxpayers. Please take notice and pay
before above date
On May l, 1917, property on which
the taxes have not been paid will be
advertised for sale for taxes and on the
first Monday in June, 1917, be sold fer
the payment of taxes and costs.
Respectfully,
3-l4-3t. u. S. ROSE, City Recorder.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-28
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Beng Constantly Supplied With
ThedforTs Black-Draught.

McDuff, Val suffered for several
years." says Mrs. B.. Whitaker. Of
his place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago a friend told rae TO try
rhedfofd's Black-Draught, which did.
and found X to be the best family n1edl-
zine for young and old.
keep Black Draught on hand all the
lime now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for dose, and II
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell OF sick.
cess in OR family. since we commenced
using Black-Draught"
Thedford's Black Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regu-
late weak stomachs, aid digestion, re-
lieve indigestion. collie, wind, nausea.
headache, sick stomach, and Similar
symptoniS.
II has been in constant use for more
Iilan 70 years, and has benefited more
han million people.
Youf druggist sells and recommends
B,qck-Draught Price only IJc. O.. 2
ua.lss0 in-dav- a. G. an
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-28

The season is unusually backward
now. Farmers are very much behind
with their farm work, especially plow-
ing. Small grain crops are very back.
wards as is grass. The grass seems to
be heavy and thick and suffered less
the past winter than usual, but the u.s.
ual grazing that small gram crops fur
nsh promises to be very much reduced
this spring. Some report the peach
crop killed in the bud by the unusual
hard freezes. Other fruit seems to
have suffered no injury.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-28

Champ Clark CLAIMS that the demo-
Gratis Will organize the house when
congress meets April 2. The actual
division is so close that no one can tell
what the outcome will be, but in the
face of the fact that the democrats are
IN power and have more to offer IN the
way ct patronage than the republicans,
the odds do seem to be with Champ.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-28
NOT BOTHERED ANY MORE.

So-called rheumatic pains, grippe
aches, lame back, sore muscles or stiff
JOINTS, are the result of over worked.
weak or dlsordered kidneys. E. L.
Turner. Homer, Ky, writes: "Since
taking Foley's Kidney Pills have not
been bothered any more" Strengthen
weak kidneys and help rid the blood Of
acids and roisops. For sale by Reed
Il Burnett.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-28
LITTLE GIRL HAD GROUP.

Every mother knows and fears Group.
Mrs. K M. Raney, K. +. ID. p, Stan
ford, KY, writes: My little girl rad
Group every few nights. | began to
give her Foley Honey and Tar and
that night she slept well, never cough
ed any, and the next day her cold was
gone. Relieves coughs and cclds.
Contains no opiaJes. For sale by Reed
& Burnett.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-28
CROP OUTLOOK.

The season hcre IS late, farmers are
badly behind in many cases with tuer
farm work, especially IN breaking their
land for the crop this season.
That condition is liable to lead to
very severe crop shortage in many in
stances, because there are many farm
ers who have been in the habit OF
plantirg certain crops by certain
date or 'by the MOON and may fail to
properly prepare the land before plant
ing.
If farmers generally would take into
consideration that matter OF Few
days IN planting does not influence the
crop nearly 80 much as good prepara-
tiCn of the ground, they would doubt
less admit that they can far better
afford to he little late in planting
than TO plant before the ground is we'll
prepared.
There is another feature to be con-
sldered. Owing to the backward
spring the ground is not nearly SO
warm as is usually the case at this
time of the year. That means that
little delay in planting may prove help-
full rather than otherwise for every one
knows that seed will not grow until
the ground becomes sufficiently warm.
While waiting for the ground to get
warm put in every effort possible IN
preparing the seed bed.
Owing to the lateness OF the season
and the threatened danger OF poor
preparation there is liable to be more
poor stands of corn this season than Tor
many years. Since it is we'll UNDER
stood that replanted corn rarely ever
produces much, it will be the part OF
wisdom 10 not only use unusual care In
preparing the ground, tor corn espec-
1ally. but be sure to wait until the
ground Is sufficiently warm that good
stand may reasonably be expected.
With corn climbing up TOWARD Sl.5O
busheI 1t is of greater Importance THIS
wear than ever before that the very
best possible conditions be provided Tor
that important crop.
So, we urge, prepare your land bet
ter than you ever did before, wait un-
I'll the ground is safely warmed up and
then give better and more frequent
cultivation than usual and you can
scarcely fail to be well rewarded with
an abundant crop.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-28

coming season are so Qlaring. The
need promises to be an urgent one here
as we'll as elsewhere and our people
should bend every effort to meet that
need. We believe they will
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-28
COURTS CONVENE:

Circuit Court-FIrst M onday IN FEB
ruary, June and October
Cnancery Court-f'Irst tuesday AFTER
fourth Monday IN February and first
Tuesday after first Monday IN Aug 'st.
Wednesday, Mich. 20. 1917.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-28

That fly does not approach you in a
submarine, but he attacks you without
notice and is very deadly. Swat him
right and left and straight in front too.