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The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1919-12-05
Loco Weed of the Western
Plains Terror to Buffalo

The meaning Of the poison in the
loco weed of the western plains seems
fairly clear. It protected the plants
from determination by the herds of
wild buffalo, who evidently had
learned to avoid it, for none Of the
early observers speak of finding 40
coed" buffaloes, says the American
Forestry Magazine. Domestic cattle,
on the other hand, have not yet
learned to avoid 1t and are often
killed by it, especially in seasons Of
poor pasture.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1919-12-05

The fellows sent down from the
main chains to the boat brought the
injured captain up first. This required
hanging limp between them, his up
turned face showing CHASTITY in the
flaming Of the torch thrust out over
the rail. To every appearance it was
apparently corpse they handled, ex-
cept for their tenderness, and a single
groan to which the white lips gave ut
terance, when one Of the bearers
slipped, wrenching the wounded body
with sharp pang Of pain. Once safe
ly on deck, the three bore him across
to the after cabin and disappeared
down the steps.
Estada had already swung himself
up into the chains, while Anderson
and Mendez were lifting the girl to
her feet, and rather roughly urging
her forward. Her eyes reflected all
the unutterable horror which for the
moment dominated her mind, while
her loosened hair, disarranged by
struggle, only served to intensity the
pallOr Of her face.
"Hustle her along lively, boys"
shouted back Estada coarsely. "If she
won't move, give her shove. Then
tie her up again, and take the turn Of
rope round her. What do you think
this is-a queens reception? Move
lively, senorita," in mock sarcasm.
Her gaze settled on him, where he
hung far out, grasping backstay,
watching the movements below, and
her slender form Strengthened as by
the acquisition Of new strength.
IF these creatures will take their
hands off me-" she said, using their
tongue without a tremor in the clear
voice. II can easily 60 up alone. What
is it you are so afraid Ola woman"
The expression Of Estada's face
promised an outburst Of profanity, but,
instead Of giving it utterance, he lifted
his cap in sudden pretense at gal
lantry.>
"Your pardon, senorita," he said In
a tone Of mockery. 4ff yau. have. come
to your senses at last, it is well. Leavf
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1919-12-05
Chose to Continue Playing the Fo4

Chose to Continue Playing the Fo4
her alone, men. Now, my beauty, I al
taking you at your own word-a ste|
and then the protection Of my ham
We welcome you, as guest aboard
A moment and she had attained Il
deck. Estada chose to continue pla|
ing the fool.
"Thanks, senorita-thanks," he b
gan softly, and again bowling befoS
her, cap in hand. 1--WE greet you vii
due honor aboard the Namur-"
Enough of that, you coward. VI
murderer" she broke in cOldly. II
not touch nor speak to me-"
She turned her back on him, TIL
coming face to face with LeVere, wi
stood enjoying the scene, a wide gr|
on his dark face, revealing a row
white teeth under a jet-black md
tache.
"YOu, sir-you are an oficer?"
II have charge Of the deck"
"Then where am to gOY
The mulatto. surprised by the su
den question. glanced inquiring
toward Estada, who had already col
pletely lost his sense of humor.
"Gow the latter growled. "Wl
send the wench below. I'll see to h
later, and teach her who is the mast
here. Off with her now, but be ba,
quickly" He leaned out over the RAJ
sending his gruff voice below. "Ser
up that chest, you men. Hook on Il
boat, Manuel, and let her drag; "
must get out Of here in a hurry. A
ready, Gloft?'
"Ay, ay, sir"
'Then sheet home; how is it "a
rardY'
"Both anchors apeak. STR"
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1919-12-05
CHAPTER XII.
A Friend In the Forecastle.

slowly opened my eyes to find my
self lying in an upper bunk Of the fore
castle. Memory soon returned, stimu-
lated no doubt by the aching Of my
body where Estada had so brutally
kicked me with his heavy boot. The
heavy rolling Of the bark clearly evil
denced that we were already at sea,
and bucking against a high wind. It
was dark, dismal, smelly interior,
amply large enough, but i'll ventilated,
and inexpressibly dirty. I must have
been lying unconscious for several
hours. I rested back, feeling Of the
numerous bruises on my body, and
touching gipgerly the dried blood.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1919-12-05
CHAPTER xI-continued.

LeVere shouted an order and a sud-
den flare was lighted amldships, the
circle of flame Illuminating a part of
the deck, and spreading out over the
wild expanse Of water. Scarcely had
minute elapsed before it came sweep
ing into the radius of light-at first a
dim, spectral shadow, scarcely to be
recognized; then, almost as suddenly
revealed in all it's details-a boat Of
size, flying toward us under lug sail,
keeling well over, and topping the sea
Ewells like bird on wing. LeVere
called for men to stand by, the fellows
rushing past me to their stations, but,
In the fascination Of the moment, I
failed to move. could do nothing but
stare out across the intervening wa
ter, with eyes fastened on that swiftly
approaching boat. I must see, I must
know the message it brought; what
story it held of the tragedy. Manuel
held the tiller, with Estada seated be-
side him, leaning forward, and ges-
ticulating with one hand, as he direct
ed the course. had never seen these
two, yet knew them beyond doubt.
Mendez and Anderson Cat least I sup
posed these to be the two), were poised
at the sail halyards, ready to let the
straining sheet down at run, while
Cochose crouched low in the bow, his
black hand uplifted, gripping coil Of
rope. Their faces were all turned for
ward, lighted by the flare from our
deck, and I felt shudder Of fear run
over memo expression on any coun-
tenance spoke of defeat; even the ugly
features of the negro beamed with de-
light.
But was that all? Was that all?
Surely not. Forward of the single
mast was slowed the chest, while in
the open space between the helmsman
and the two sailors were stretched two
motionless bodies. LeVere, gripping a
stay-rope, and leaning well out, hailed
in Spanish.
"Ahoy, the boat You can make it?"
"Ayp came back Estada's voice.
"Stand by to fend us off. Call all
hands, and break anchor as soon as we
are aboard"
every well. sir. Where is Captain
SanchezY'
Estada pointed downward in swift,
expressive gesture.
"Here at my feet-badly hurt but
will recover. Send two men down to
help when we make fast. Now, Co.
chose-let 60 Of your rope; watch out
abOveW
I stood, gripping hard at the rail,
and staring down at the scene below,
as the men in the boat made fast. ]
felt paralyzed, and helpless, unable to
move. I had no business to remain
there; every prospect Of security de.
pended on my joining the crew. Yet
only one thought gripped me-Sanchez
was not dead! And that other body
That of Dorothy Fairfax, without
doubt, yet certainly not lifeless. Il
their prisoner was the girl-and who
else could it be?-she remained alive
helplessly bound to prevent either
struggle, or cutlery, and destined to q
fate far worse than death.
My own life hung in the balance
nay, rather, my doom was already
sealed. There seemingly was but one
chance for escape left-that was to
drop silently overheard. God, no that
would be the craven act Of a coward.
Better far to stay, and kill, or even be
killed. than to be forever cursed by
my own conscience.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1919-11-07
BOY SWALLOWED PIN.

Two months ago the 7-year-
old son of Wilfred Harmon of
Standpoint, swallowed a pin. AS
it caused the child no pain no
effort was made at the time to
recover it. This week the little
boy complained of pain in the
region of his heart and physic-
lans found that the pin was
working toward the heart, point
flrst. An incision was made,
put because of the close proxim-
lty of the pin to the heart the
doctors did not undertake to re-
move it, trusting to the action of
the system, which it is thought
Will now cause the pin to drift
toward the incision, as the point
OF least resistance, and they will
recover it therefrom later.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1919-11-07

ly weapon, has been dismissed
in the district court, on a motion
of the state. Mrs. Otto, last
spring shot Miss Vesta Nepear
in the ankle, during an altera-
ton at the Otto place. She
claimed the shooting was acct
dental. Mrs. Otto, at a prelim-
mary hearing in the probate
court, was held to answer to the
district court.
Ross Frizzell and E. E. John
son became the owners of the
Harvey Peterson acreage on Sar-
vas Flat this week. Mr.. Frizzell
came out this week from his
former holdings near Whitebird
and made preparations to move
to his new holdings. There is
some 300 acres decided land, to-
gether with 200 head of cattle
in the deal.
Heavy SHOWS of the last few
days have made it necessary for
the Grangeville-New Meadows
stage line to abandon motor
trucks for transportation of pas
sengers, mails and express, and
return to the use of horses. The
auto stage left Grangeville for
the last time Tuesday morning,
but when at the Trueblood place
encountered snow that was so
deep that the road was impass-
able to motor vehicles. A change
was made to horses, and the
journey to Whitebird continued.
The charter for the Grange
vile Post of the American Le-
glon was received last week and
a meeting was called for Satur-
day to all eX-service men to be
N attendance. The following
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1919-11-07

officers were elected: Jack Run
ming, Post Commander; Charles
A. Turner, Vice Commander ;
Gu. Bradbury, Adjutant and
Finance Officer; VIM. Mckinley
Gregg, Historian. Badges have
been ordered and other work
was taken up at the meeting.
The Post is arranging for sever
al social events to take place dur
ing next month.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1919-11-07
COUNTY SEAT NEWS ITEMS,

Mr.. and Mrs. John Coram and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. McBoyle and
son expect to depart soon for
southern California, where they
will spend the winter.
Eighteen members of Grange
ville's Cowboy band will leave
Sunday morning for Spokane,
where they will play at the
Western Royal Livestock show,
which opens Monday. The boys
will return to Grangeville Satur-
day evening.
Grant Smith & Co., contract
ors for sections of the North and
South highway between the
mouth of Whitebird creek and
New Meadows, this week remov-
ed their offices from Grange
vile to their camp four and a
half miles up Salmon river from
Whitebird.
Dale Fulton departed on Tues
day morning for Philadelphia,
where he will enter upon a three
year course in one of the leading
Conservatives in the United
States. Dale will specialize on
the violin.
T. C. LYDIA, prominent rancher
on the Salmon River country,
was in Grangeville this week
from his home on Slate creek.
No severe weather has been ex-
perienced so far on Salmon river,
said Mr.. LYDIA. Alfalfa fields
are green. One of the new camps
erected by Grant Smith & Co., !
road contractors, is on Mr..
Lyda's ranch.
Case against Mrs. Matte Otto,
charged with assault with a dead
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1919-11-07
No Cure For the Flu"

Aho this dreaded Disease ravagd the Country year vet
cure mas really not been found for it, and Medical Authorities
say another Epidemic will occur
we urge everybody, the minute you feel coming on
have fever chs dull aches constipation to take TORO
CLEANSING, PURIFYING LAXATIVE,
Battle feet in hot salt water take good bio Gun of
HOLLISTERS ROCKY MOUNTAIN TEA (warm and 90 to bed
Tor the nghtchances will feel the next morning and
won't be so easy for the Flu Grippe to get you
Buy package today have the House and use if Of bo
very first warning Mothers should closely watch the chd
ana treat them without delay. THEO. F. SCHAECHER.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1919-11-07

Eighth Grade grades.
6 B's-Hildagarde Oldham,
and Selma Butler.
4 B's-Bernice Simon, Mar
garet Simon.
Seventh Grade grades.
8 B's-Grace Morton.
1 A and 7 B's-Fern Nc
Pherson.
6 B's-Raymond Minis and
Clarence Peterson.
S B's-Helena Hamlin.
Fifth Grade grades.
l A-Leslie Shields.
6 B's-I1arold Netzel
4 BIS - Kenneth Hensley,
Will Manwaring, Bessie Sager,
Roy Reed.
Sixth Grade grades.
6 B's-Leonore Minis, Elsa
Matthiesen, Irene Simon.
A B's-Hazel Stewart
More than 100000 good posi-
tons in the public schools are
either vacant or filled by teach
ers below standard while attend
ance at Norman schools has de-
creased 20 per cent according to
q report of the National Educa-
tional Association. There are
$4,000 untitled positions in the
United States.
The Examination Again.
The heart and lungs are situat-
ed in the borax.
A vampire is a man that set
ties baseball games.
Infantry is a place where they
keep infants.
An island is a lot of water
with some land in the center of
it.
A glossary is place where
they polish things.
Ink is obtained from the Red
and Black Seas.
A fort is a place where SOL
dlers stay, a fortress is a place
where soldiers wives stay, and
a fortitude is where they both
stay.
$50 you think a college educa-
ton is good thing for a boy ?"
Yes, l think it's a pretty
good thing. Fits him for some
thing in life. If he can't catch
on with a baseball team, he can
often land a job as a professor"
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1919-11-07
SCHOOL NOTES.

(By VIM. A. Lustie)
Enrolment for the month
ending October 81, 1919.
Total enrolment for high
school to date-53.
Total enrolment for high
school last year for the same
month";.
Total enrolment for the
grades to date-74.
Total enrolment for the
grades for the same month last
year-82.
Total enrolment for the whole
school to date-127
Total enrolment for the whole
school for the same month last
year-124.
High School Students having
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1919-11-07
NOVEMBER IL HOLIDAY.

From the commencement of
history as a people, by the desig-
nation of special anniversary
days, it has been the custom to
commemorate events an d
achievements marking the pro-
greSs Of the nation, or in CRATE
full and loving tribute to citizens
who by their lives of nobility and
patriotism have upheld the hon
or and glory Of their country.
AS the story of the Liberty
Bell brings to each generation
of Americans feelings of graft
tude, pride and joy, so will histo-
ry give to future generations
the story of the signing of the
armistice on November II, 1918.
That outburst of joy as recorded
throughout the land may never
be repeated, but as long as time
shall last every American on the
anniversary of that triumphant
day will pay grateful, joyful tri-
butte to the victorious heroes of
the Great World War.
The American Legion has sug-
gested that November 18th be
known as Armistice Day and re-
quests that it be set aside as a
legal holiday.
AS Governor of the State of
Idaho, | am glad to comply with
this suggestion and request.
NOW, THEREFORE,, I, D. w.
Davis, Governor of the State of
Idaho, do hereby designate Tues
day, November II, 1919 Armis-
tice Day, and proclaim it holi-
day throughout the State of Ida
no to be observed by the people
in a spirit of thankfulness and
10y and prayer that Divine Prov
ldence may continue to guide our
nation to righteous victories.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I
have hereunto set my hand and
caused the Great Seal of the
State of Idaho to be affixed.
Done at Boise, the capital of
the State, this goth day of Oct
ober, 1919.
(Signed) D. w. Davis,
Governor of Idaho.
Attest:
(Signed) Robert o. Jones,
Secretary of State.
The governor has also issued
proclamation designating, Nov.
9th as a day for Thanksgiving
and roI,oSco
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1919-11-07

Our Zip Top" and "Idaho
GOld'' flour is handled by the
best jobbers and wholesale deal
ers all over the country and US
ed by all the good housewives.
They are made of the pick of
plumb Camas Prairie wheats,
and every sack is guaranteed or
money cheerfully refunded. 24-t
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1919-11-07

Tip Top" makes more loaves
of better bread than other flour
Oh the market. 24-tf
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1919-11-07

Always in the market for
poultry Saturdays and Mondays.
t. Clarke, the junk man. 39tr
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1919-11-07
Attest:
(Signed) Robert o. Jones.

Secretary of State.
The governor has also issued
a proclamation designating, Nov.
18th as a day for Thanksgiving
and praise.
The diamond drill., 1919-11-22
nLnER n0Y,s coNFERENCE

The 3rd annual older boys confer
ence OF Iron county will be held a.
Alpha on Friday and Saturday. Dec.
and 6. Every "Y" group, scout
troop, Sunday school class, young
peoples society. church, school or
class are entitled to send two dele
gates 10 the convention. Any boy
over twelve years OF age, Is eligible
quired TO pay a registration fee o.
s1.OO, which covers the cost OF the
Friday eve. banquet An inspiring
program for boys and men Is being
prepared upon the theme Manhood
Engineering" full copy OF which
will appear in next weeks issue.
Speakers from Marquette, Ironwood
and Chicago. as well as local towns
People OF Alpha are making a specia
effort 10 entertain tho visiting dele
gates and leaders. Leaders OF var
lous boys organizations should see
that their delegates are elected as
soon as possible. They may register
direct with the following people In
the county:
G. ]. Clark, Stambaugh.
Geo. Breen, Iron River.
Mr.. Trestrail, Caspian.
A. r. Bishop. Bates.
Supt Ellsworth, Amasa.
ID. c. Long, Crystal Falls.
The names of all delegates should
be In NOT LATER than Thanksgiving
day.
The diamond drill., 1919-11-22
THANKSGIVING PROGRAM

Mastodon township schools will close
Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiy-
ing vacation. The following pro-
gram will be given by Porter school
pupils on Wednesday afternoon at z
O'Clock. preceding Thanksgiving:
Landing OF the Pilgrams. II. s. Chorus
The Presidents Thanksgiving Proc
lamation. ......... Beatrice Dory
Pilgrim Song. ~ boys and girls from
End and Ord. grades.
Indian Dance. indorgarten
''The First Thanksgiving" ".........
49,. ...... Jimmie Broskovezt
oThe Bill OF Fare. .Harwick Johnson
and Eddie Youngall
Song-"Mr. Duck went 10 see Mr..
Turkey. ..,..F list. & End. grades
Dramitization-"Th First Thanks
giving. ..7th grade History Glass
Two scenes from "Courtship of Miles
Standish' ..............Stu BIduc
Recitation Thanksgiving" 49,.
-. =. .......B Bernice Equist
Folk Dance-"Laffy Was Welshe-
man" ................s .sth GRADE
Swing the Shining Sickles"
$3.50. ...... High School Chorus
Recitation Thanksgiving Prayer"
!. !. .............,..E Earl Equist
Recitation n-"Thanksgiying TT
..............''.. hiae hoyInan
Indian Song. Pop Corn Song....
........ kindergarten
Song-"America" ............,.A All
The diamond drill., 1919-11-22
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS
Alpha wIll Have One the Coming Year
similar 10 Other Years

The community Christmas has prov
ed such a success in Alpha in the past
that the village fathers are early In
the work this year. Already plans
are formulated and an appropria~
ton made 10 provide amusement for
the boys and girls OF Alpha on
christmas eve
The plans this year will call Tor
fully as extensive program as at any
time in the past. Every man and
woman in the community as we'll as
every child will be taken care OF.
Mastodon township people are re-
quested 70 make their preparations
20 attend this greatest Of all celebra-
Rions.
The diamond drill., 1919-11-22

Foiks-people-c constitute the
constant social factor. What you
think Of the other fellow, and
what the other fellow thinks OF
you. Is vastly important
Unless this country is made
good place for all OF us to live in
II won't be a good place for any
OF us to live in.
All OF us have been tagged with
individual responsibility, and we
cannot get the tag OF.
Good will Is a universal solvent.
Good will must have home.
II Il cannot find an abiding place
In the community II is without
habltation.
Community service promotes
good will
Now another step
But what Ia Community Service?
Il is the medium through which
the residents OF community get
together and really become mem
bers OF that community with a
consequent real interest In COM
mupity welfare, prosperity and
stability.
The diamond drill., 1919-11-22
ALPHA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Last Sunday evening some 55 peo-
pie were in attendance at the church
service at the Porter school auditor
ium. Rev. Simon Hooking. OF Gastra
gave an inspiring address on "The
Worlds Supreme Need"--setting
forth the idea that the greatest need
is for trained leadership vision
for service that knows no denomina-
tlonal bounds but recognize all men
as brothers. The special music by
the choir. as well as the solo by DR.
Edwards, were well received. AT the
business meeting which followed the
service 1t was decided to continue tho
Community Church Worshlp-in-
definately--the temporary committee
was made permanent and funds
pledged to defray the necessary ex-
penses.
The diamond drill., 1919-11-22

The first of the bimonthly COM
munity meetings at the Dunn school
was held last Thursday evening. A
community sing was had, special mu-
sic and illustrated lecture was given.
4 light luncheon followed and ended
the evenings entertainment. In gem
eraI this will be the program for all
OF the community meetings, the sub
jects covered by the illustrations and
lectures being varied, or course
There was a splendid response made
at the first meeting and It looks as If
this work Is going TO be big success
all over Mastodon township.
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VILLAGE OF ALPHA

Oct. 20, 1919.
A regular meeting OF tho village
council was held in the Village hall.
on the above date.
Trustees present: Griffith, White
head. Johnson and Bednarz.
Absent: Rosendale and Burge.
Quorum declared by President Ed
wards.
Reading OF minutes OF last regular
and special meeting was approved as
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A p h a Departm t m e mt

read.
Moved by Grifiiths and seconded by
Bednarz that the health officer be en-
powered to provide a supply OF dip
htherla antitoxin. Motion carried.
Moved by Bednarz and seconded by
Griniths that the Village Managers
saiary be paid in cash from available
funds. Motion carried.
No further business meeting ad-
journed on motion.
r. p. Weeks. Clerk.
The diamond drill., 1919-11-22

Mr.. Fred Williams. who has been
employed at the Judson as master me-
chanic. has resigned his position at
the mine and will work at Crystal
Falls. 90 the report Is in Alpha.
The diamond drill., 1919-11-22

Night school classes in Mastodon
township schools contain is men and
% women in the Porter school classes
and IA OF both sexes in the Buck lake
school. The course OF study has
been carefully planned out and the
teachers are quite enthusiastic in
their work II looks now as II the
school this winter will surpass any
thing OF the past.
A meeting of the Community church
board was held Friday evening to
make plans for the service for the
coming month.
The diamond drill., 1919-11-22

To the Electors OF Iron County:
I am candidate for sheriff OF this
county and will appreciate any as
sistance given me-
IRVING II. JACKSON.