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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14

got. It's good enough, what there Is of
it, and there's enough of it, such as it
Isr'
I'm sorry" said Jim, but I've a
prior engagement"
"Why, jim" protested Jennie. 1--WE
been counting on you. Don't desert
mel"
I'm awfully sorry" said Jim, but
promised. I'll see you later"
One might have thought, judging by
the colonels quizzical smile, that he
was pleased at Jennie's loss of her
former swain.
"WeIl have to invite him longer
ahead of time" said he. Hes getting
to be in demand"
Jim seemed to be in -demand-a fact
that Jennie confirmed by observation.
passed the groups seated on the grass
--one Of them from Mrs. Cornelius
Bonner who saw no particular point
in advertising disgruntlement. The
children ran to him and chung to his
hands; young girls gave him s1steriy
smiles and such trifles as chicken
drumsticks, pieces of cake and like It'd
bits. His passage to the numerous
group at square table under big
burr oak was quite an ovation--an
ovation of the significance of which he
was himself quite unaware.
But Jennie-the daughter of poll
tician and a promising one herself
Jennie sensed the fact that Jim Irwin
had won something from the people of
the Woodruff district In the way ol
Difference. Still he was the gangling,
Lincolnian, addressed, over-stricken
Jim Irwin of old, but Jennie had no
longer the feeling that ones standing
was somewhat compromised by asso-
citation with him.
He had begun to put on something
more significant than clothes. some
thing which he had possessed all the
time, but which became valid only as
Il was publicly apprehended. He was
clearly the central figure of his group.
in which she recognized the Bronsons
those queer children from Tennessee.
the Simmses, the Talcotts. the Han
sens. the Hamns- and Colonel Wood
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14
CHAPTER XIV
The Glorious Fourth.

A good deal of water ran under the
Woodruff district bridges In the weeks
between the school election and the
Fourth Of July picnic at Eight-MiIe
grove. But few surface indications
there were Of any change In the little
community in this annual gathering of
friends and neighbors. Wilbur Smythe
made the annual address, and was In
rather finer fettle than usual as he
paid his fervid tribute to the starry
flag. and to this very place as the
most favored spot in the best coun-
ty of the greatest state In the most
powerful, intellectual, freest and most
progressive nation In the best possible
of worlds.
Jim Irwin read the Declaration
rather WELL Jennie Woodruff thought,
as she sat on the platform between
Deacon Avery, the oldest settler In the
district, and Mrs. Columbus Brown,
the sole local representative of the
Daughters Of the American Revolu-
ton. Colonel Woodruff presided in his
Grand Army Of the Republic uniform.
The fresh northwest breeze made
free with the oaks. elms, hickories and
box elders of Eight-Mile grove and the
waters Of Pickerel creek glImmered
a hundred yards away, beyond the
fitting figures Of the boys who pre-
ferred to shoot Off their own firecrack-
ers and torpedoes and nigger-chasers,
rather than TO listen to those of Wilbur
Smythe Still farther of could be
heard the voice of lone lemonade
psndei as he advertised ice-cold lem
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CHAPTER xIv-continued.


"Never thought of it," replied Bron
son. Il hain't had the phone only 9
few years. Drive fasteri'
Il want to get there, or / would.
answered the doctor. "Dont worry
From what your wife told me over the
phone l don't believe the boys eaten
any more strychnine than have-and
probably not so much"
HE was alive. them"
"Alive and making an argument
against taking the emetic," replied the
doctor. "But guess she got 1t down
him."
Thus treasured, Mr.. Bronson was
calm, even If somewhat tragic In calm
ness, when he entered the death cham
Der with the doctor. Newton was sit
ting up, his eyes wet, and his face
pale. His mother had won the argu-
ment. and Newton had lost his dinner.
Haakon Peterson occupied an arm
chair.
whats all this?" asked the doctor
"How are you feeling, Newtf Any
pain?''
SIN all right" said Newton. Don't
give me any more O. that nasty stuff I"
NO." said the doctor, but If you
don't tell nee just what you've been
eating, and doing. and pulling off on
US, I'll use this"-and the doctor ex
hibited a huge stomach pump.
"What'll you do with thatf" asked
Newton family.
'I'll put this down into your hold,
and unload you, that's what I'll do"
us the election over, Mr.. Peterson7"
asked Newton.
'Yes," answered Mr.. Peterson, "and
the votes counted"
"Who's elected?" asked Newton.
Colonel Woodruff" answered Mr..
Peterson. 1.-The vote was twelve to
eleven"
"Weli, dad" said Newton, 81 s'pose
you'll be sore, but the only way / could
see to get in half a vote for Colonel
Woodruff was to get poisoned and
send you arer the doctor. If you'd
gone, 1t would "a been a tie, anyhow,
and probably you'd "a persuaded some
body to change to Bonner. That's
what's the matter with me- l killed
your vote. Now, you can do whatever
you like to me-but Pm sorry l scared
mother"
Ezra Bronson seized Newton by the
throat but his fingers failed to close
"Don't pinch, dad" said Newton. "Tve
been using that neck an it's tired"
Mr.. Bronson dropped his hands to his
sides, glared at his son for a moment
and breathed sigh of relief.
"Why, you darned internal little
fool" said he. 1--we a notion to take
a hamestrap to you'll If I'd been there
the vote would have been eleven to
thirteenr'
''There was plenty votes there for
the colonel, If he needed EN-" said
Haakon, whose politicians mind was
already fully adjusted to the changed
"Ay tank the Woodruff |
district will have Unanimous school
board from dis time on once more.
Colonel Woodruff is yust the man we
have needed"
SIN with you there" said Bronson.
And as for you, young man, If one or
both Of them horses Is hurt by the run
give them, I'll lick you within an
inch Of your life Here comes Oily I
irving 'em now guess they're all |
right l wouldn't want to drive a good |
team to death for any young hoodlum
Ike him All right, how much do
1--WE you, Door,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14
Just What He Wanted.

The golfer was just getting ready
to drive off at the first tee when all.
of sudden he paused in his swing.
and put his hand into his pocket.
After fumbling about for minute
or two he drew out handful of ci-
gars and, approaching the caddie, he
asked:
do you smoke, sonny7"
The boys eyes glistened as he noted
the fine cigars and with an eager
smile he answered:
81 should just think l do, SIR
an that case,". said the golfer as he
walked away, Il think I'll carry them
myself"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14
NOTHING Serious.

Applicants for positions under the
municipal government OF a certain
Middle Western town are required to
undergo a physical examination. Dur
ing the examination of one candidate
the physician asked: "What did your
grandfather die Off" The applicant
looked nonplused for a moment and
finally admitted that he did not re-
member, but fastened to add. But l
know that 1t was nothing serious"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14
century-oId Woman Astronomer.

One of the most remarkable women
living in England Is Mrs. Thomas Sly.
an, who recently celebrated her one
hundredth birthday anniversary, and
who is still an active astronomer. Each
night she studies the sky through her
telescope and makes notes of her OBJ
servations.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14
Nv First Child

= Glen Allen, Alabama. - have been
greatly benefited by taking Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for
bearing down feelings and pains was
years following the birth of my first
child, and at times could hardly stand on
my feet A neighbor recommended the
Vegetable Compound to me after had
taken doctors medicines without much
benefit. It has relieved my pains and
gives me strength. / recommend it and
give you permission to use my testimo-
NAL letter. Mrs IDA RYE, Glen Allen.
Alabama
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corrected Immediately. Thin, dry,
wispy or fading hair Is quickly invigo-
rated, taking on new strength. color
and youthful beauty. "Danderine" is
delightful on the hair; refreshing,
stimulating tonic-not sticky or greasy
Any drug store.-Advertiseme
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14

stomach and starts the liver and
bowels acting without gripping. Con-
tains no narcotics or soothing drugs.
Say california" to your druggist and
avoid counterfeits Insist upon gen.
uine california Fig Syrup" which
contains ons.-Advertisement-
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14
He Knew 1t.

Jim Higgins was paying his first
visit to the country and so 1t naturally
follows that this was also his first
visit to a farm.
On the first morning of his visit he
breakfasted with the family on cold
pork.
The city fellow Immediately pro-
ceeded to cut off the rind and then
placed 1t on the side of his plate.
The farmer noticed this and, looking
up, he remarked:
1--WE all eat the rind here, jim"
That's all right" replied Jim. II
am just getting mine ready for you -
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14
Where PearIs Arc plentiful.

In the vicinity of the Pearl islands,
In the Bay of Panama. pearls are so
plentiful that when the islands were
first discovered the natives were using
them as decorations for their canoes.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14
WOMEN CAN DYE ANY
GARMENT, DRAPERY
Dye or Tint Worn, Faded Things
New for is Cents.

Don't wonder whether you can dye
or tint successfully, because perfect
home dyeing is guaranteed with "Dia-
mond Dyes" even If you have never
dyed before. Druggists have all colors.
Directions In each package.-Adyer-
tisement.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14
GIRLSI HAIR GROWS
THICK AND BEAUTIFUL
e5-cent "Danderinc" Does Wonders for
LIfeIess, Neglected Hair.

A gleamy mass
of luxuriant hair
full of gloss. lus-
ter and life short
ly follows a genu-
Inc toning up Of
neglected scalps
with dependable
"Danderine."
Falling h air.
itching scalp and
the dandrur Is
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14

Old Lady-What's that awful
smell7
Farmer-That's the fertilizer we're
putin on the field yonder.
Old Lady-For the lands sakeI
Farmer-Y es'm.-Wisdom.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14
Electric Fans In India.

The use of electric fans instead of
the hand-pulled punkah. and of cleo
trio lights instead of coconut oil lamps
is rapidly increasing in conservative
India.
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The WRONG Course.

Some fellows don't try to master
their work; they are too busy trying
to work their master.-Boston Tran
script.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14

The man who does only what he
must or ought to do is not worth as
much as the man who wants to do
more.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14
Ereshen a Heavy Skin

With the antiseptic, fascinating Cuti-
cura Talcum Powder, an exquisitely
scented, economical face, skin, baby
and busting powder and perfume.
Renders other perfumes superfuous.
One Of the Cuticura Toilet Trio (Soap,
Ointment, Talcum) Advertisement.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14

Even constipat-
ed, bilious, fever
fish, or sick, collie
Babies and Chill
dren love to take
genuine "Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup"
No other laxative
regulates the ten
der little bowels
80 nicely. 1t.
a Il
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14
"CASCARETS" FOR LIVER
AND B0WELS-10c A BOX

Cures Biliousness, Constipation, Sick
Headache, Indigestion. Drug stores. Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14
MOTHER OF
LARGE FAMILY
Recommends Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
to Other Mothers

Window, Mimi was 30 rundown
that was just good for nothing. I was to
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14

Don't walt untfl tomorrow to neglect
the things you should neglect today.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14

Only the Best Ingredients.
are used In Brandreth Pills. For con-
stipatfon they have no equal. Take
one or two at bed time.-Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14
Long Calculation

Long Calculation.
The value of the paper mark
Becomes infinitesimal.
1t may require from morn till dark
To write the needfui decimal.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14
MOTHER! GIVE SICK BABY
"CALlF0RhIA FIG SYRUP"

Harmless Laxative to Clean Liver
and Bowels Of Baby or Child.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14

fine. You may use this letter to help
other sick mothers. - Mrs. c. A.
NoEDE, Box 634, Window, Mimi
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14

become the mOtnet
of my ninth child, and
thought / did not
have the strength
to 60 through with
It. / took Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound, and
lit hxs surely done all
/ could ask it to do
and / am telling all
my friends about It
Ihavea nice big baby
0,rl opd am faolIu0
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-14

A-perfectly well man may possess an
invalid better half
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Thouaht for the pax.

(To BE coNTINUED)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28
u. S. AND MEXICO TO
ISSUE RECOGNITION
PACT AT SAME TIME
Final Announcement Neors
as Last Barriers
Fall.

Washington, ID. c.. Aug. 2S.-Ex-
changes preliminary to resumption
of diplomatic relations with Mexico
are continuing. but it was said au-
thoritatively at the State Department
today that thus far no step has. been
taken which either restores such re-
lations or extends the recognition OF
the United States to the Mexican gov
eminent. ....
Although the settlement negotiated
at Mexico City by Charles Il. War
rem and John Barton Payne is re-
garded here as satisfactory, it has
been emphasized even. since the re-
port of the two commissioners was
submitted that certain details still
must be cleared M before diplomatic
relations may be resumed.
Communications bearing on these
details have been passing between the
two capitals and are likely TO CON
tinue for several days, at least, before
definite action is taken.
1t has been the understanding that,
when a final accord is reached, the
announcement of it would be made
simultaneously in Washington and
Mexico City.
The form of this announcement is
understood 10 be one of the things
still to be agreed apon. Officials APP
pear confident. however. that full
agreement will not be long delayed.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28
TWO FLASHILY DRESSED
WOMEN SOUGHT IN MURDER
OF PRIVATE SECRETARY
Another Mystery Chapter in Broadway Night Life
Added When Victim Found Poisoned at FASH
ionable Apartment Death Potion
Was Given Puzzles Sleuths.
New York. Aug. 2s.-Another cha

New York. Aug. 2s.-Another chap.
ter in Byoadway's night life is slowly
being revealed to police in their search
for the murderer of John ii. Sutphen,
private secretary, who was found
dead. a warm pipe in his mouth, day
before yesterday.
Two flashily dressed women; the
presence of cyanide in Sutphen' 5
stomach; 4 third woman krown as
Mrs. Sutphen" who lived in his apart
ment. and zeal Mrs. Surhrlen IL
New Jersey, were the tangible facts
police hal TO work on.
1t also was learned that Sutphcn
although working at a comparatively
small salary, had been paying high
rent for more than yeac for the
Central PARK apartment which lie oc'
cupied.
The two women were first seen in
Sutphen's apartment by a medical ex'
aminer who went TO the spot when tho
secretary's body was first discovered
by friend who said he had taker
Sutphen home in an intoxicated cor
dition the night before.
One of the mysteries confronting
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28
OREGON ORDERS
PERMANENT LEVEE
TO GUARD JUAREZ
Dixie Will Hold Back Eight.
foot Rise in Rio
Grande.

Ell Pasc. Tex. Aug. 2s.--President
OREGON has ordered immediate con-
struction of a permanent leyee alonS
the river front in Juarez, from III,
western limits of the city to Stanton
street bridge Salvador Arroyo, federal
engineer. announced here.
He said work will begin as soon as
POSSIBLE, probably today, if the Hood
does not prevent.
The dixie will be high enough ut al
points to hold back an eigh.-foot rist
in the river.
Governor Ignacio Enriquez of Chi
huahua. sent 10000 pesos to star
the flood protection work, municipal
authorities announced.
The state also has sent the city eco,
pesos for relief work in districts flood
ed Friday night, when water SWEEP
down from the mountains following
cloudburst.
The federal government wired 15OC
pesos for the same purpose.
While plans for the permanent leve'
went forward, more than 800 work
men were widening and increasing
the height of the present river from
levecs.
The river was falling last night with
out having done any more damage.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28
POLICE RESCUE TRIO
OF KLUXERS AS MOB
SEEKS THEIR LIVES
Khan Protest Meeting Ends
Up in Free.for-all
Fight.
Binghamton, \. v, Aug.

Binghamton, n. Y, Aug. IS
Three men were rescued by the police
last night after a protest meeting
called by the Ku Klux Klan had
been broken W in rioting and fight
ing in which several hundred men
participated.
Two khan members, introduced as
speakers at the open air meeting. and
who refused TO reveal their Identities,
were hooted down.
The rioting started when Khan
members in the crowd attempted TO
applaud the efforts Of the men on
the platform to speak.
Robert Z. Pratt was pursued BY
one crowd and took refuge in a
street car. which his pursuers at
tackled and partially wrecked in their
efforts to reach him.
He was rescued by police and
placed under arrest on an open
charge.
The two would-be speakers also
were pursued b. a crowd.
They took refuge in downtown
office building. where the police held
off the crowds until midnight. when
they dispersed and the khan members
were able TO leave the place.
The meeting had been called to
protest the mayors refusal to issue
permit 10 the khan TO hold a state
khan convention here September ..
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28
GUNMAN SHOOTS <
RIVAL CANISTER
OUTSIDE COURT
Taxicab Driver Wounded
and Cop Barely Escapes
Death.

New York, Aug. 2S.-Jack Kapan,
alias kid Dropper.' notorious lcad,r
of a gang which bore his soubriluets
was shot and killed today in the
crowded street before Essex Market
Court.
Emerging from the court. where be
had just been discharged for lack-uf
evidence to support charge of actirs
in concert in the shooting of two mcf1-,
pers of the rival Italian gang. the
"Dropper" was attacked by sa;l-
man. Louis Cohen. w
Ernest Gofafinger. driver of taxi
cab in which the "Dropper" had scas--
ed himself. was shot in the head AMI
was seriously wounded. Police Cap.
tain Willimz, who has been vaginS
active warfare against the rival gangs.
narrowly escaped death. bullet pass
ing through his hat as he stood on tie
sidewalk nearby.
The "Dropperr had staggered from
the court room when Cohen. who had
been concealed behind the cab. ster-
ped TO the door and fired on has
enemy.
Pedestrians ducked 70 cover white
police overpowered Cohen.
Asked why he shot the "Dropper.
Cohen told the police, according 10
Captain Willimz
IF | had not killed the Dropper.
he would have killed me. He has BEEN
trying 10 shake me down for $500 ter
the last two weeks.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28
TWO CARS STOLEN
One Is Recovered Before Owner Dis.
covers Loss.

Thieves stole a touring car from a
garage IN the rear of Al East Quincy
street, Monday night. drove 1t to a
point near East Houston street and
New Braunfels avenue and stripped it
of castings, rims and tubes.
The car, owned b. NJ. Marshall Of
the Commercial Tire Company, 53l
South Flores street, was found by De
tectives Long and Grasshoff early
Tuesday morning before the owney
was aware the car baC been stolen.
A roadster. owned by ". F. Ne
Anneny. SIS Jones avenue, was lowed
off by thieves while Parked in front
Of the home late Monday night. The
battery Of the pr, the owner. re
ported u police. was out Of commits,
sion and for that reason the car had
been left standing in front OF the
house during the night
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28
HOLD A SUSPECT
Man With Many Aliases Denies
knowledge Of Irish Robbery.

A man with many aliases. said by
officers to have originated the meth
cd of breaking open safes without the
use of soup is being detained by
police who are investigating the rob
berry of the II. G. Irish Realty COM
pany on Navarro street Sunday
night. The man denies knowledge of
the crime and also denies knowledge
of the robbery of the Packing House
Market safe on Commerce a week
ago.
According to police records the man
served term in prison in Louisiana
for robbery of safe, was paroled
and escaped while being held for
federal officers at New Orleans. He
also is said to be wanted for safe
robberies at Garrett and Rusk. Tex.
and for other offenses at Tyler and
Sherman.
He was arrested by~Chicf Van
Ripper. Detective Captain Street and
Bertillion Expert Kilday. as he step
ped from Main avenue rooming
house Monday night.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28
HOME WEATHER FOR TOURISTS.

Chicago: Temperature. SC; cloudy; 10
mile wind from the west: lowest tenn
perature in last 20 hours. 81; highest. -.
Kansas City: Temperature, s.: clear;
less than 1o-mile wind from the west:
lowest temperature in last "a hours. g.;
highest. Is.
New York: Temperature. 20; partly
cloudy; 1S-mile wind from the south:
lowest temperature in last 81 hours, SC;
highest. 20. ....
st. Louis: Temperature, SIS: clear. 10
mile wind from the west; lowest tenn
perature 70 last "a hours. IS; highest 30.
Washington: Temperature. 7i; CLOUDY;
less than 1o-miic wind from the south;
lowest temperature in last "a hours. 20;
highest. Sc.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28

the police is how the poison was al
ministered.
No glasses showing traces OF cyan
ide were found in the apartment. and
this was partially accountable for the
police discarding the suicide theory.
+ There was a suggestion that the
death potion had been placed in the
stem of Sutphen's pipe.
No definite motive can be found for
the murder. although police stressed
the Importance of finding the women
seen in the apartment.
B., SUtphens expenditures and their re-
lation TO his probable income rs pri-
vate secretary TO George A. Helme.
tobacco and snuff manufacturer, were
studied by the police.
Sutphen lived 'avishly. paying 49,
600 a gear for his apartment and
presumably paying also for the home
in which his wife and n child live in
New Jersey. The apartment was
stocked with liquors and deliberately
furnished.
Sutphen is said to have inherited
100000 from his mother, who died
in Englishtown, n. j., little over
a week ago.