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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-11-30
J Desert By ZANE GREY
W r.@E%a Riders Of Ghe Purple Sage
49, ~ 4NaS Wdire,
Copufgtb y ara& Brothers


lamps flickered. Thorne entered a
huge chamber which was even more
poorly lighted than the hall. It con-
tanned a table Uttered with papers,
few high-backed chairs, a couple of
cOuches, and was evidently a parlor
Mercedes has been meeting me
here" said Thorne. cat this hour she
comes every moment or so to the head
of the stairs there, and if l am here
she comes down. Mostly there are
people in this room little later. We
90 out into the plaza. 1t faces the
dark side of the house, and that's the
place l must slip out with her If
there's any chance at all to get away"
They peered out Of the open Win
dow. In q moment, however, Gale
made out a slOw-pacing dark form on
the path. Farther down there was
another. No particular keenness was
required to see in these forms a sen
tinel-like StealthinesS.
Gripping Gales arm, Thorne pulled
back from the window.
"You saw Them" he whispered. "Tt's
just as l feared. Rojas has the place
surrounded. l should have taken Mer-
cedes away. But l had no time-n0
chance! I'm bound! There's
Mercedes now! My Cd! .
Dick, think, think-thin1 If there's a
way to get her out of this trapw
Gale turned as his friend went down
the room. In the dim light at the head
Of the stairs stood the slim, mufled
figure Of a woman. When she saw
Thorne she flew noiSeIessly down the
stairway to him. He caught her in
his arms. Then she spoke softly, bro
keniy in low, swift voice. 1t was a
mingling of incoherent Spanish and
English; but to Gale it was mellow
deep, unutterably tender, voice full
Of joy, fear, passion, hope and love
Upon Gale it had an unaccountable
effect He found himself thrilling
wondering.
Thorne led the girl to the center Of
the room, under the light where Gale
stood.
"Mercedes-Dick Gale, an old friend
the best friend I ever had"
She swept the mantilla back over
her head, disclosing a lovely face
strange and striking to Gale in its
pride and fire, its intensity.
my happiness. His friend"
Eyes, Mercedes; my friend ant
yours" said Thorne, speaking rapidly
"We'll have need Of him. Dear
there's bad news and no time to break
it gently. The priest did not come
He must have been detained. AnG
listen-be brave, dear Mercedes
Roias is here!"
She uttered an inarticulate cry, the
poignant terror of which shook Gales
nerve, and sWayed as if she would
faint. ThOrne caught her and il
husky voice impOrtuned her to beal
up.
my darling! For Gods sake dom
faint-don't go to pieces! We'd be
lost! We've got a chance. Wei
think Of something. Be strong
Fight !"
1t was plain to Gale that Thornt
was distracted. He scarcely knew
what he was saying. Pale and shak
ing, he clasped Mercedes to him.
She cried out in Spanish, beseech
ing him; and as he shook his head
she changed to English:
"Senor, my lover, will be strong
will fght-I will obey. But swea,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-11-30
CHAPTER I.-Continued.

"Dick, think think! With Mercedes
also it was love at first sight. My
plan is to marry her and get her far
Their to the interior, away from the
border. 1t may not he easy. She's
watched SO am I. ROjas must have
got word to his friends here; yester-
day his gang of cutthrOat rebels ar
rived and today he came. When I
learned that, l took my chance and
left camp I hunted up a priest. He
promised to come here. It's time he's
due But I'm afraid he'll be stopped.
You see, we're over the line"
care we in Mexican territory now"
queried Gale, sharply.
81 guess yes, old hoy. That's what
complexities it. Rojas and his rebels
have Casita in their hands. If Mer-
cedes is really watched-if her iden-
tity is known, which l am sure is the
case-we couldn't get far from this
house before I'd be knitted and she
seized"
"Good heavens! Thorne, can that
sort of thing happen less than a
stones throw from the United States
line?' asked Gale, incredulously.
ut can happen, and don't you forget
it. You don't seem to realize the
power these guerrilla leaders, these
rebel captains, and particularly these
bandits, exercise over the mass of
MeXicans. I've seen ROias. He's a
handsome bold, sneering devil, vainer
than any peacock. He decks himself
in gold lace and silver trappings, in
all the fnery he can steal. He spends
gold like he spills blood. But he is
chiefly famous for abducting women.
The peOn girls consider it an honor
to be ridden off with. Rojas has
shown a penchant for girls of the bet
ter class"
Thorne wiped the perspiration from
his pale face and bent a dark gaze
out of the window before he resumed
his talk.
"COnsider what the position Of Mer-
cedes really is. ROias can turn all the
hidden underground influences to his
tlINlS. OUltSS lHNdIl IllIH HG II S6l
Mercedes as easily as he can light a
cigarette But I'll kill him or some
Of his gang or her before l let him
get her. This is the situation,
old friend I've little time to spare.
/ face arrest for desertion. Rojas is
in town. I think l was followed to
this hotel. The priest has betrayed
me or has been stopped. Mercedes is
here alone waiting, absolutely de-
pendent upon me to save her from
from She's the sweetest, love-
Hest girl . In few moments
sooner or later there'll be hell here
Dick, are you with meT"
Dick Gale drew a long, deep breath.
A GOODNESS, a lethargy, and indiffer-
ence that had weighed upon him for
On the instant he could not speak,
out his hand closed powerfully upon
his friends. Thorne's face changed
wonderfully, the distress, the fear the
appeal all vanishing liz smile of
passionate gratefulness.
linen LICK gaze dllracleu ny SOlhe
slight sound, shot over his friends
shoulder to see a face at the window
"a handsome, bold, sneering face
with glittering dark eyes that flashed
in sinister intentneSs.
Dick stiffened in his seat. ThOrne
with sudden clenching of hands
wheeled toward the window.
"ROjas" he whispered.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-11-30
ROUGH-ROUSE!

notwithstanding gold in the
desert, Cameron" solitary pros
pector, forms q partnership with
an unknown man whom he later
learns is Jonas Warren, father of
a girl whom Cameron wronged,
but later married, back in Illinois.
Cameron's explanations appease
Warren, and the two proceed to-
gether. Taking refuge from a
sandstone in a cave. Cameron
discovers gold, but too late; both
men are dying. Cameron leaves
evidence, in the cave, of their dis
covery of gold, and personal docu-
ments. Richard Gale, adventurer,
in Casita, Mexican border town,
meets George Thorne, lieutenant
in the Ninth cavalry, old college
friend. Thorne tells Gale he is
there to save Mercedes Castadena,
Spanish girl, his affianced wife,
from Rojas, Mexican bandit.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-11-30
"Tom Beldln', he's a gentle
man, an he could lick you in
in half a second"
(To BE CoNTINUED)
Balance.

A railroad purchasing agent writes
IAN oak railroad tie lasts twenty
years. And it takes twenty years to
grow an oak tree to n size suitable
for ties. Observe how finely nature
balances the thing" We lose that hal
ance, however, when we fail to plant
tree for every one cut down. Teach
your children the wisdom of conserv'
ing the forests.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-11-30

three applications may be needed
To remove Stains from the hands
lemon juice or vinegar mixed with
corn meal Is a fine agent to not only
take off discOlOrations, but will make
the hands smooth and soft. When the
meal becomes dry moisten it with
water. A dish Of cornmeal near the
sink will be found a great convent
ence.
Rose geranium leaves laid in the
cake tins under the creased paper will
give delightful flavor to layer cake.
A leaf drawn through apple jelly adds
greatly to the flavor Of the jelly.
Wash hair brushes in hot water to
which baking soda has been added.
Add a small handful to pint of boil
ing water and when dissolved dip the
brushes into it, using care rot to cover
he backs Of the brushes. Rinse in cold
water and dry in the sun or a current
Of air. The quicker the brushes dry
The sitter will be the bristles.
When making ginger cookies, fruit
cake, spice cake, or any dark cake,
use cold coffee for the liquid. 1t not
only adds flavor. but brings out the
aavor of the spices.
Eat apples; they are good sCaven-
gers. Apples are said to be good for
brain workers as they are rich in
phosphorus. They act upon the liver.
and as an old saw puts it, IAN apple
A day keeps the doctor away" Surely
such medicine is a pleasure to take.
Some one has said that an apple be-
fore retiring Is n good thing for the
'eeth. Nature seems to recognize it's
value for she is more ITodigal with
+ than with any other fruit.
One can prepare tomato catsup or
,hil sauce as it Is needed, using
'anned tomatoes. To one quart can
If tomatoes add one large onion and
/ chopped pepper. Chop the onion
md cook the pepper and onion in the
omato with two teaspoonfuls of
mixed spices, cupful Of vinegar, salt
mi little sugar TO taste. Add as
much mayenne as Is liked and cook
until well scalded.. Seal In cans or
Use at once.
N.,,.'. h,I~so
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-11-30

For my part, I am not so sure at bot
tom that man is, as he says, the king
of nature; he is far more its devastat-
ing tyrant I believe he has many
things to learn from animal societies,
older than his own and of infinite
variety.-Romain ROLAND.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-11-30

cloth) for this purpose
than lemon juice applied
full strength. Rub it in
well with the hands,
then rinse in cold water.
Lemon juice and salt
applied to rust will,
when placed in sunlight,
remove it at once; if Of
LONG gtnn6ipu tyyo or
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-11-30

children is the
old fashioned
M i n U t c Pud-
ding.-Scald one
pint of milk and
stir in one-half
t e a spoonful Of
salt and one
fourth cup Of
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-11-30
Che Kitchen
Cabinet

~, I0--I " eateIn NeWapApeF OH.OHJ
Were it as easy to cook as to tell how
to cook
And a wish vera a dish
We could dine from our book.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-11-30
POINTS FOR HoUsEKEEPER5

To remove fruit stains there is moth
ing better (and perfectly harmless to
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-11-30
SOME FRUGAL PUDDINGS

One of the simplest to prepare and
also one Of the most Wholesome for
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-05
DR.. KEISTER TO LOCATE
in TEXAS FOR PRACTICE

Dr.. 3. c. Keister, who has made
Americas his home for the past 10
months, is contemplating a visit to
El Paso, Texas, with the view of
locating in that city for the practice
of his profession.
Dr.. Keister will leave for st. Louis
May 8, where he will take a post-gra
duate course at the Washington Uni
versity, which will include internal
medicine and surgery. While there
he will attend the meeting of the
American Medical association, which
will assemble delegates from all parts
Of the country the latter part of Nav.
From st. Louis DR.. Keister will 90
to El Paso, remaining until October,
before returning to Americas for
Mrs. Keister and Miss Helen Keister.
who will make the return trip over
land in their automobile, covering
a distance of more than 400 miles.
During his residence here Dr.. Keis-
ter has made a number of warm
friends who regret his departure and
that of his family.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-05

R. S. Oliver, of Plains, was initial
ed into the Americas Kiwanis club
at today's luncheon at the Windsor,
and given the club name "Cap'n
Dolph." His Kiwanis button was
presented by his fellow townsman,
DR.. Thad Wise, who has been an ar
dent Kiwanian for many months.
DR.. Haymore and Mr.. Pharr, re-
vivalist, conducting meetings at the
First Baptist church, were present as
special guests, among others. Mr..
Pharr delighted with several songs,
from jazz to sacred. Mrs. Holloway
gave two entertaining readings. The
attendance prize for the day was a
beautiful Doughboy electric lamp, do
mated by the Doughboy company,
through Evan Mathis, and won by
r. B. hightower.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-05
BELOVED WOMAN
TAKEN BY DEATH
Mrs. Maude Heys Smith Succumbs
At Home Of Her
Daughter

Profound sorrow overspreads
Americas at the announcement Of the
death this morning at 1870 o'clocI:
Of Mrs. Maude Heys Smith, who pass
ed away at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. Eugene Sumpterford, near
Americas, surrounded by her rela-
tives and friends.
Mrs. Smith, who was the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Heys,
prominent residents of this COM
munity, had passed her beautiful life
in Americas, where she had earned
the love and esteem of every resi-
dent. OF a lovely Christian charac-
ter, she had shed a far-reaching in
fluence about her, and her. sweet per-
sonality has made her greatly and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-05
REVIVALCROWD
KEEPS GROWING
Contributed

Is The revival at the First Baptist
church reached high tide last night
when one of the largest congregations
we have yet had assembled to hear
DR.. Haymore preach on "The Devil"
The sermon was a strong presenta-
ton of what havoc and ruin the devil
had wrought in the world. Tonight
DR.. Haymore will preach on "Hei."
Saturday afternoon he will preach on
Heaven"
The singing is pronounced as good
as was ever heard here in a series of
meetings. Mr.. Pharr has an unusu-
ally sweet voice and is fine leader.
No one ought to miss hearing DIR.
haymore preach and Mr.. Pharr sing.
Service at 1880 tonight. The Sunday
school auditorium will be opened and
will have room for all.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-05

| DEATHS
MRS. ELIZA PITCHER

Mrs Eliza Pitcher, n years of
ago, died at the family residence
near Shiloh on the Ellaville road
Thursday morning at II O'Clock aft
er an illness of three weeks, death
being due to advanced years and
heart affection.
Funeral services were held in the
Shiloh Baptist church this morning at
1880 O'Clock, conducted by Rev. A.
c. Wellons, Of Plains, resident Bap-
fist pastor and friend of the family.
Her grandsons acted as pallbearers.
Surviving are one daughter and
four sons, Mrs. j. F. Cheek, j. E.
Pitcher, R. E. Pitcher, R. L. Pitcher
and j. r. Pitcher, all of whom he
side in the Shiloh community Two
brothers, Billy Ratley and Elan Rat
ley, two sisters, Mrs. j. Z. Ingram,
and Mrs. Henry Johnson, of Midway,
Alabama, also survive, together with
a large and prominent family con-
nection throughout the county.
Mrs. Pitcher, who was the widow
of the late William Pitcher, was one
of the oldest residents of her com
munity, and greatly beloved by a
wide circle of friends and acquain-
tances who have been closely asso-
lated with her for many years. She
lad resided in this county practically
lcr entire life, shedding beauti-
full Christian influence about her.
She was prominent in the church af-
fairs of her community, and her pass
ing IS widely mourned The floral
offerings were many and beautiful,
attesting to the high esteem in which
She was held, and a large concourse
followed her remains to the Shiloh
cemetery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-05
SPEEDERS KDNAP
OFFICER; 3 DEAD
Posse Battles Bandits Near Cam
ton, Ohio, And Blood
Flows

CANTON, Ohio, May 5.-Three
men were dead and two bandits dying
early today as result of a battle in
the woods near here late yesterday
between an armed posse and four
gunner, following the kidnapping of
a motorcycle polieeman who arrested
the men for speeding.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-05
EXTENSION OF UNUSUED
POWER RIGHTS ASKED

1t was called to his attention that
the old franchise was granted to the
Georgia-Alabama Utilities. He Stat
ed that this was the name of the
distributing company, but that it had
been acquired by the Georgia-Ala-
bama Power company and the grant
ing of franchise to the latter named
concern would be perfectly satisfac-
tory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-05
GENERAL CONFERENCE is
ASKED For DRIVE REST

HOT SPRINGS, ARK, May 5. =
The hearings of memorials and petit
tons proposing changes in the disci-
pline of the church was the principal
business before the general confer
ence of the Southern Methodist
church today. At last nights session
a memorial was presented by the
North Alabama conference asking for
crest from financial drives
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-05

Middleton Mcdonald has recovered
from a recent illness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-05

Cures Malaria, ChiIls and Fever,
Dengue or Bilious Fever 1t kills
the germs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-05
EVENING PRAYER AT CALVARY
CHURCH.

Evening prayer win be said in Cal
vary church tonight at half past sew
en- O'Clock. Immediately after the
service there will be an important
meeting of the vestry, All members
are urged to attend
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-05
widely beloved.

She had been prominent il Ehe So
cial and religious movements Of this
city, with large and notable fam
lily connection throughout the state.
Funeral arrangements had not
been completed today, and announce
ment will be made later.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-05
III S

Mr.. and Ms. Olin Williams an
lfounee the birth of a daughter, May
4 in Weston, at the home of Mrs.
Williams mother, Mrs. Marshall
Martin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-05
MRS. L. w. BROWN
ENTERTAINS.

Mrs. Lawrence Brown gaze a set
back party Thursday night at her
home on South Lee street.
The rooms open to the guests were
artstically adorned, the brightest of
garden flowers arranged pleasingly.
An ice course was served after the
game by Mrs. Brown, assisted by her
daughter, Miss Christine, and Kern
wood Brown.
Those invited were Mr.. and Mrs.
j. 7. Warren, Mr.. and Mrs. H. B.
Mashburn, Mrs. George Oliver, Mr..
and Mrs. George B. Turpin, Mr.. and
Mrs, John Wagnon, and guest, Mrs.
c. w. Bradshaw, of GreensborotxS.
c.; Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Emmett, .4s
and Mrs. Dave Andrews, FIR. and
Mrs j. E. hightower, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. M. Humber, Lee Hudson and L.
W. Brown.
MRS. VERNON HOLLOWAY
HOSTESS THURSDAY
Thursday afternoon Mrs. Vernon
Holloway entertained a number of
friends at bridge and forty-two.
1.-The rooms where the tables were
placed were fragrant with sweetpeas,
larksPur and delicately shaded spring
roses.
Assisting Mrs. Holloway in serving
a salad course and an ice were Mrs.
Cleve Davis, Mrs. Cloyd Buchanan
and Mrs. Neon Buchanan.
Those playing bridge were Mrs.
Sam Cohen, Mrs. T. F. Gatewood, Jr.,
Mrs. Emmett Holloway, Mrs. Cloyd
Buchanan, Mrs. C. P. Davis, Mrs. AL
ford, Mrs. Il. w. Smithwick and Mrs.
W. S. kirkpatrick. Playing forty
two were Mrs A. C. Crockett, Mrs.
Sam Williamson, Mrs. S. II. Young,
Mrs. c. L. Ansley, Mrs. Willis Nor
gan, Mrs. c. M. Hale, Mrs. Gordon
Heys, Mrs. j. 4. Warren, Mrs. H. E.
Allen, Mrs. Charles Bostwick, Mrs.
Huntington Chappell, Mrs. j. P.
Britton, Mrs. H. B. Mashburn, Mrs.
Albert Harris and Mrs. W. H.
Bowers
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-09
BY DIR. r. IL. BISHOP

Much is saiG these days about the
Importance of vitamines in the nor
NAL healthy diet. Few know What
vitamjnes are or what they do.
Experiments have readily proved
that NJ animal "a live upon a mix
ture of pure protein fats n carbo-
hydrates nor. even when the neces-
sary salts are carefully added, can
the animal flourish.
Three active substances which
must he present to allow animal
growth to flourish have been called
vita mines They are known as the
fat :oluble vitamine hat prevents
scurvy the fat soluble vitamine that
favors body growth and the water
soluble vitamine which has to do
with appetite.
The presence of all three of these
classes of vitamines is essential 10
bodily We. being and even though
the symptoms of complete vltamlne
starvation II ay not he present. many
vague symptoms of malnutr1tion
often may be due to an insufhciency
OF vitamines.
NThe advance of civilization has
given us many refined foods which
for the most par hav lost thelr
vitamines. Such common foods as
-four, sugS rice. macaroni, Vege-
table fats lard ana plain meats ana
fish are much deficient in vitamines.
The good thini' about vitamines,
however, is that comparatively small
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-09
FOR Mr.. GERAN'S SUCCESSOR

If, as it reported, Senators Frelnghuysen and Edge
cannot get together on a man for United States district at
torney to succeed Elmer Geran, who has just resigned, they
might just as well compromise on Everett Colby, of Essex
county, for the appointment. There is every reason to be-
ieve that Mr.. Colby would make an excellent district at
torney.
1t is said that it is difficult to find the right man for
the place because of the small salary paid. But we do not
believe that the matter of salary concerns Mr.. Colby. He is
independent as far as money is concerned, but he is anxious
to serve. He has already shown his ability in civic affairs.
His work in behalf of the people has attracted nationwide
attention. He was one of the leaders in the great progress
sive movement, that swept over the country a few years ago
revolutionizing the methods of handling public affairs and
greatly increasing the power and influence of the so-called
common people.
Given the position of United States district attorney
with all the prestige that goes with it and there is every
reason to believe that Mr.. Colby would make the Office mean
more to the masses of the people than it has ever meant
before.
Furthermore, Mr.. Colby's appointment would do much
to strengthen the Republican party, bringing back into the
fold a large and influential element that has been more or
less outside the ranks since the famous split that occurred
eight or ten years ago. The Republicans will need all the
friends they can have in the coming election.