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get down among the people. It's the
only way have of getting the truth
She descended from the bench
shook hands with everybody near her
and sat down by the attorneys table
"Now," said she, this is no formal
proceeding and we will dispense with
red tape. If we don't, / shall get ali
tangled up In it. Where's Mr.. Irwin
Please come In here, Jim. Now,
know there's some feeling in these
things-there always seems to be;
but / have none. So I'll just hear
why Mr. Bronson, Mr.. Peterson and
Mr.. Bonner think that Mr. James e.
Irwin isn't competent to hold a certif-
cate"
Jennie was able to smile at them
now, and everybody felt more at ease,
save Jim Irwin, the members Of the
board and Wilbur Smythe. That in
dividual arose, and talked down at
Jennie.
II appear for the proponents here"
said he, land / desire to suggest GER
tain principles of procedure which /
take it belong indisputably to the con-
duct of this hearing"
''Have you lawyerT asked the
county superintendent of the respond
ent.
"a what7 exclaimed Jim. NO
body here has a lawyerw
''Well, what do you call Wilbur
SmytheY queried Newton Bronson
from the midst Of the crowd.
"He amt lawyer enough to hurt 7"
said the thing which the dramatists
call A Voice.
There was a little tempest of laugh
ter at Wilbur Smythe's expense,
which was quelled by Jennie's rap
ping on the table. She was beginning
to feel the mouth Of the situation.
"rhere is nothing in the school
laws, as l remember Them" said Jen-
ME, giving the parties any right to
be represented by counsel. You may
advise your clients all you please, but
I'm not going to waste time in listen
ing to speeches, or having a lot Of
lawyers examine Witnesses"
81 protest" said Mr.. Smythe.
"Well you may file your protest In
writing" said Jennie. I'm going to
talk this matter over with these old
friends and neighbors of mine. 1
don't want you dipping into it. l say "
Jennie's voice was rising toward
the scream-line, and Mr.. Smythe rec
ognized the hand Of fate. There was
a little wrangling, and a little pro-
test from Con Bonner. but Jennie
ruled with rod of iron, and adhered
to her ruling. When the hearing was
resumed after the noon recess, the
crowd was larger than ever, but the
proceedings consisted mainly In coz
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-11-23
Three Objections.

The old Scottish minister was tire
less in looking up members of his
flock and was never so happy as when
he was visiting them in their houses.
He had noticed that for some time
one hitherto regular church-goer had
become very slack in his attendance at
the service and he resolved to go and
find out the reason for this neglect.
Donald he said, as soon as he was
seated in the parlor, 81 havena seen
We at the kirk for some time"
mo, SIR" replied the man.
"And wad like to know the reason
''Weel, SIR replied Donald, Il haze
three decided objections. Firstly.
dinna believe in sac muckle singin' !;
secondly. | dinna believe in bein'
whaur We dae a the talkin', an, third
Iy, an in conclusion, twas there / got
me wife"
The minister asked no more ques-
tons.
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1t little early for Sunday school
picnics?'
This Is school fight in our dis
baptism OF fire, ! reckon i. F.. and
say, you're not using the courtroom,
are your"
''Nope." said Bill.
"Weil, why not just slip around,
then" said the colonel. "and tell Jen-
ME she'd better adjourn to the big
ROOM"
Which suggestion was acted upon
instanter by Deputy Bill.
But l can't, l can't" said Jennie
to the courteous deputy sheriff. II
don't want all this publicity, and
don't want to go into the courtroom"
II hardly see." said Deputy Bill,
''how you can avoid it. These people
seem to have business with you. and
they can't get into your office"
Jennie quailed. "All right, all
rightw said she. "But, shall i have
to sit on the benchw
you will find it by far the most
convenient place." said Deputy Bill.
Was this the life to which public
office had brought herr She was
perched on the judicial bench, which
Deputy Bill had busted off for her.
tipping wink to the assemblage
while doing 1t. And that crowd To
Jennie 1t was appalling. The school
board under the lead Of Wilbur
Smythe took seats inside the railing.
Jim Irwin, who had never been In a
courtroom before, herded with the
crowd.
She couldn't call the gathering to
order She had no idea as to the
proper procedure. She sat there while
the people gathered, stood about whis-
perlng and talking under their
breaths, and finally became silent all
their eyes fixed on her, as she wished
that the Office of county superintend-
ent had been abolished In the days of
her parents infancy.
May 1t please the court" said VIII
bur Smythe, standing before the bar
"Or, Madame County Superintendent,
should say -
"A utter ran through the room, ana
flush of temper tinted Jennie's face.
They were laughing at her She
wouldn't be a spectacle any longer
So she rose, and handed down her
first and last decision from the bench
"a rather good one, think
'Mr. Smythe," said she, Il feel very
Ill at ease up here. and I'm going to
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-11-23

had pains Just the same then as have
had since I have done my Homework.
would not be without bottle in the
house now. 1t has stopped the pains all
right and have found out that it is a
wonderful body builder, as it has made
me we'll and strong. 1t is going to be
the old reliable with me hereafter,
and am always willing to tell other
women how it has helped me. You can
use this letter as you wish as / can hon.
estly say that my words are true. -
Mrs. M. LoDIc, RID. No. 4, Box 40.
Tyrone, Pa.
Letters like this bring out the merit
of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. They tell of the relief from such
pains and ailments after taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-11-23
An English Custom,

with all due Difference, my boy,
really think our English custom at the
telephone is better than saying hello
as you do"
what" asked the party of the sec
ond part. "do you say in EnglandT
1--WE say: Are you thereY Then,
of course, If you are not there, there
is no use in going on with the CONVEX
sation."
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Copyright by The Bobbs- Merrill Company
CHAPTER x-continued.

sTncompetency !" The disgraceful
word, representing everything he had
always despised, rang through Jim's
mind as he walked home He could
think of nothing else as he sat at the
simple supper which he could scarce
" taste. Incompetent He was in
competent He picked up pen, and
began writing. He wrote, ITO the
Honorable the Board of Education Of
the Independent District of --'
And he heard tap at the door. His
mother admitted Colonel Woodruff.
"Good evening, Colonel" said Jim.
Take chair, won't your
mo-" replied the colonel Il
thought I'd see If you and the boys
1t the schoolhouse can't tell me some
thing about the smut in my wheat. l
heard you were going to work on that
tonight"
81 had forgottenl" said jim
II wondered If you hadn't" said the
colonel, land so came by for you.
was waiting up the road. Come
on, and ride up with me-"
The colonel had always been friend
ly, but there was a new note In his
manner tonight. He was almost defer
entail. He worked with the class on
the problem of smut. He offered to
aid the boys In every possible way In
their campaign against scab In pota-
toes. He suggested some tests which
would show the real value of the
treatment The boys were in glow
of pride at this cooperation with
Colonel Woodruff This was real
work Jim and the colonel went
away together. 1t had been great
evening.
"Jim," said the colonel, "can these
kids spell?"
II think" said Jim, that they can
outspell any school about here"
Good" said the colonel. How are
they about arithmetic and the other
branches? Have you sort of kept
them up to the course of study?"
Il have carried them in a course
parallel to the textbooks" said Jim,
"and covering the same ground. But
it has been vocational work, you know
related to life"
"Well." said the colonel, "if 1 were
you, I'd put them over a rapid re-
view of the textbooks for a few days
say between now and the twenty
fifth"
what for?"
ooh, nothing-just to please me-
And say, Jim, I glanced over
communication you have started to
the more or less Honorable Board of
Education"
"Yes?"
"Well, don't finish it. And
say, Jim, / think I'll give myself the
luxury of being a wild-eyed reformer
for once"
YES" said Jim, dazed.
"And If you think, Jim, that you've
got no friends, just remember that I'm
for you"
Thank you, Colonel"
"And Wen show them they're in a
horse race"
81 don't see :" said Jim.
You're not supposed to see," said
che colonel, "but you can bet that
we'll be with them at the finish; and,
by thunderl while they're getting a
full meal, we'll get at least lunch.
Seer
But Jennie says" began Jim.
Don't tell me what she says" said
the colonel. "She's acting according
to her judgment, and her lights and
other organs of perception, and
don't think it fittin' that her father
should try to influence her official
conduct. But you go on and review
them common branches, and keep
your nerve. I haven't felt so much
like a scrap since the day we stormed
Lookout mountain. 1 kinder like be-
Ing wild-eyed reformer, jim"
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bic Compound had
helped his wife, 80
my husband bought
me a bottle because
/ was so rundown,
had a nervous weak
ness, no strength in
my body and pains
in my left side Sc
bad tn at / C ould
hardly do my work.
Before l was mar
ried / used to work
in the factory. and /
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-11-23
sure Enouoh.

Il read in the paper last night" said
Professor Pate, that member Of the
old German aristocracy had turned
to burglary as a regular business"
"Wby do you say 'turned'?" snarled
J. Fuller Gloom.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-11-23
No Chance to Be Polite.

Said a straphanger to another who
had just given his seat to a slady
Good luck, sir I've been travelling
on this line for three years, and I've
never offered my seat to a lady,"
"Then you've never had any man
ners, sir" was the reply.
mo, it isn't that; I've never had
a seat."-Judge.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-11-23

starts the liver and bowels acting with
out gripping. Contains no narcotics or
soothing drugs. Say California" to
your druggist and avoid counterfeitsi
Insist upon genuine California Fig
Syrup" which contains directions
Advertisement
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-11-23
voracious Japanese Beetle.

The japanese beetle attacks over
200 species OF plants, including most
beans and various shade and orna-
mental trees.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-11-23

Don't let the opinion of your neigh
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your husband and the management 81
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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-11-23
M0THERl GIVE SICK CHILD
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Constipated, bill
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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-11-23

A Standard External Remedy
of known value-safe and effective
It's '.Allcock s'-the original and gem
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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-11-23

Unfortunately a mans epitaph comes
along toe late in the game for him to
live up to it.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-11-23
Their Secret.

Family Physician-Im afraid you've
been eating too much cake and candy.
Let me see your tongue
Little Bess (perkiy)-Oh, you can
look at it, but it won't tell.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-11-23
HELP FOR GIRLS
WHO WORK
Mrs. Lodic Tells How Lydia
E Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Helped Her

Tyrone, Pa--"A friend told my hus-
Eand how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vepeta-
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-11-23

Thinking counts little unless you act
WELL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-17
Augusta Life Saving
Corps Organized
with Forty Members

Over two score of the young men
and boys who have qualified in the
tests demanded by the life saving
division OF the American Red Cross
were present at the Augusta Y. NJ.
Z. A. Monday evening, and complet-
ed the organization of Life Saving
Corps for this city. The meetin.
was presided over by Physical Di-
rector Kennedy, and was also adj
dressed by DIR. Warren Il. Sanborn
and Miss Jean Todd Of the local
Red Cross chapter
Many of the boys who qualified in
the tests conducted by Captain Ro-
bert Miller year ago we're present
and with the group who passed the
tests last week form splendid nu-
cleus for the Augusta Corps. The
purposes of the organization were
explained by Secretary Kennedy, af-
ter which the following officers were
elected; President, Blaine Owen;
vice president, Robert Simons; Sec
rotary and treasurer. Harold Ward;
medical examiner, DIR. Warren b.
Sanborn; CAPTAIN, Maurice Leavitt;
instructor, Harold Ward.
Any of the boys of either the sem
ior or Junior divisions who did not
complete the series of tests while
Captain Miller was in the city are
eligible to- participate in the classes
of instruction to be conducted at the
| "f' swimming pool on each Thurs
| Jay evening. and when he has pess-
ed the regular examination, be-
come a member of the Augusta Life
Saving Corps.
At the Monday evening meeting
the insignia awarded to all who
qualified were given out, to eleven
in the senior division and seven in
! the junior group. The eleven Sc
| nlors to win this coveted honor
were. Kenneth Merrill. John Kings
| bury, William Reid, Clarence Frost,
! Ansel Hill, Marshall Washburn,
Maurice leavitt, Robert Simons,
Earle Mcdonald. Norman Partridge,
and Adelbert Danforth. The junior
group: Robert Jackson John Plum
, mcr. Thomas Cahill. Earle Baker,
Earl Ridgewell. Otis Kendall and
| Ralph L. Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-17

:.unettcs. He named over several quail
tiles which go with the blondes. among
which were aggression and versatility.
The qualities he named as going with
brunott were balance. music, art
peace and beauty.
'The theory Of phrenology." said Mr..
olsen. lis that the brain Is made up of
different centers that are grouped to-
gether in one mass"
NJ. Olsen then asked a member Of
the audience to come forward and have
his head examined. He specified that
this member should be a man. No
one volunteered. but finally Mr.. Olsen
succeeded in pcrsuading a young man
in the. front row to try the experiment.
After carefully taking measurements
Mr.. Olsen made many complimentary
remarks about this particular young
mans character and possibilities in
life. Nevertheless this particular
young gentleman seemed greatly re-
lieved when he was allowed to take
his seat again.
Mr.. Olsen's lecture was very inter
csting from the point of view of one
who likes TO know about the sciences
being practced every day. but who
are now able to make a thorough study
OF the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-17
Kicker Classical
Baseball Lads
Accept COburn Date
tSpccial to kennebcc JournaD

Watcrvillc. April 16.-Coach Ray
lialncs of Coburn Classical Institute
announced this afternoon that the ath-
lctic authorities of Kicker Classical In
stitCtc of lioulton had written 20 Man
lager RoSenthal of the coburn nine for
date to play the local institute in
Waterviile. The only possible date the
Maroon manager could offer the ARGOS
too! lads was May s. and this date has
been accepted BY the Kicker manager
At the same time, Coach llaine an
nounced that the Coburn athletic au-
thoriticS had made an offer to play the
Kicker eleven in football this fall and
gave as the best date September %. AS
yet the Maroon football manage had
not received an answer to, the proposed
Sama
The baseball game on May 81 Will be
the first which the two schools have
played in several years. and if the
football date is accepted by the Kicker
manager it Will be the first gridiron
game between the two prep schools
since 1919. This date Will head the
Coburn football schedule of next fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-17

given in treatment of athletic in
jurie:'.
The course in baseball will be res
trictcd to a review OF the fundamen-
tails ana complete outline of the
type OF game suitable for high school
teams. Batting. bunting, and field
strategy will be handled in detail,
and additional opportunity willShe
given for practical work in games
VII nciGhborinS town teams.
The basketball course will 10 Civ
en- only during the second half of
the term. The type of game as play
ed in the Western Conference will
DC contrasted with the Eastern style
and the difference between the ann
ateur and The professional game
thoroughly gone over General sys-
tens of offcnsc and defense will bc
taken up and there will be thorough
discussions of officiating in amateur
games. with actual demonstrations
in the gymnasium.
Exercise. schoolroOm and gym
practice for high school and grade
pupils Will be given in the general
callSthcnlcS course. together with a
complete outline of course in
graded calisthcncs for one year.
Elementary marching and play
ground Samcs will be outlined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-17
Athletic Education
Part Summers Work
at Univ. Of Maine
(.;pcciai to Kennebec JournaD

-
Orono, April 13-Courses in ply
steal education under the direction
of Assistant Professor Howard
lack, coach of cross country, bas-
Eetball and track, will be one of the
innovations at the 1928 summer ses-
sion of the UniversitX/of Maine. 1t
was announced today by Dean
James 5. Stevens, director of the
summer school.
The curriculum will include cours-
cs in football coaching, track and
field athletics, baseball. basketball,
and calisthcnics and are calculated
TO meet the needs of the teacher who
is required to coach these sports.
The football coaching course will
include a complete discussion of
rules and officiating: general sys-
TENS of offcnSo and defense; COM
parison of Eastern and Western
STYLES Of football. and the difference
in otfense and defense between the
two sectors. A thorough outline of
plays that can be used with high
school teams and more advanced
type of game that can be used with
experienced players will be gleen IN
the second three weeks. Particular
attention will be given to methods of
conditioning and the ethics of the
game as handled in colleges. There
will he practical work on the ath-
Ietic field but no actual scrimmage.
The course in track and field ath-
letics will include a complete outline
of the form and training for eacn
event, with one hours practical. WORK
for each. General methods Of train
ing as applicable TO high schools VIII
be taken I'D and instruction will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-17
Augusta Epworth League
Hosts To Hallowell E. L.
At Supper And Entertainment

The members of the Green Street
Methodist church of this city were
the hosts Monday evening to the Ep-
worth League of Hallowell at a sup
per given in the church. This sup
per was the outcome Of contest in
membership in which the ,Hallowell
league was the winner.
The first part of the program con-
sisted of music by an orchestra COM
posed Of John Jenkins at the banjo;
Herman Haskell, cornet; Norman
Pierce, violin; and Harry Jordan.
piano. Supper was, then served by
the members of the Ladies' Aid, the
caterers being Mr.. and Mrs. 3. +.
Smith. After supper, more music was
enjoyed, and John Jenkins played a
very clever banjo solo. Games were
enjoyed for a few minutes and after
a reading by Mrs. Gormley, the games
were resumed, continuing until the
visitors were forced to leave to catch
their car. They expressed their opin-
ions upon leaving that the Augusta
league members had certainly proved
themselves good hosts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-17
Bates Track Men
Working Hard for
u. of p. Carnival
Especial to konncbec JournaD

|
Lew iSton, April lG--Coach jenkins
IS grooming his charges for the Penn.
Eelay Carnival at Franklin Field,
Philadelphia. The meet will be held
on April - and IS and interest is
growing daily. Last year Bates won,
competing i'll class D. section five.
This year the team will compete in
claas &, an advance of five classes
and will run such teams as L. of
Montreal. Brown and Colgate. AS
Yet the makeup of the team is un-
decided. There arc seven candi-
dates who are showing up almost
equally well in the quarter y
sure bet however is Clarence Archi-
bald 20, anchor man on the victorious
teams Of last year at the b. a. a.
games and at Penn. and this year
again at the &. a. a. games. Archie"
is running even better than ever this
year and that means much. Jake"
LanderS rs. the little colored flash.
also Il member of the winning teams
at Philadelphia and Boston is run
ming a fast quarter and is in fine
shape. James Simpson % and Ralph
Corey % both veterans and fast 440
men are putting up a strong bid for
the team. pete" Burrill '25. the coll
lcge hurdler and fast dash man,
and Ray Baton '23 and S. Il. Wilson
'25 both cross country runners are
making the choice more difficult.
Within the next 10 days Coach Jcn-
kins will have his team on the Gin
ders and will make the final sclec-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-17
Veterans Of Foreign Wars
To Conduct Membership Drive

Senior Vice Department Command
or William Fl. Waldron of the Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars was present
at meeting Monday evening in this
city for the purpose of organizing a
local post. He was accompanied by
Amos r. Hngham, commander of
Post No. 3. Veterans of Foreign
Wars, of the National Home at
Tosus.
Harris S. Day of Middle street.
this city. wa schosen chairman Of a
committee to look after the member
ship drive for charter members. for
the post and quite few names We're
obtained at the meeting. 1t was de-
cided to hold the charter open until
May ], and then to proceed with the
proper election and installation of
officers.
Delegates from John Il. Foster Post,
No. SSi, of Randolph, and of Ensign
Worth Bagley Post, No. g, of Ma
tional Soldiers Home at Togus were
present at this meeting.