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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-03-23

For all the effect his appeal had to
move her, Mercedes might have pos
sessed a heart as hard and fixed as
the surrounding lava.
"Neverw
Whitefaced, with great black eyes
flashing, the Spanish girl spoke the
word that bound her and her com
panions In the desert.
The subject was never mentioned
again Gale thought that he read a
sinister purpose in Ladd's mind. To
his establishment, Lash came to him
with the same fancy. After that
| they made certain there never was a
gun within reach Of Ladd's clutching,
clawlike hands.
Gradually a somber spell lifted from
the rangers mind. When he was en-
tirely free Of 1t he began to gather
strength daily. Then 1t was as II he
had never known patience-he who
had shown so well how to wait. He
was In a frenzy to get well. His ap-
petite could not be satisfied
The sun climbed higher, whittier, hot
ter. Every day the water In the lava
hole sank an inch.
The Yaqui alone spent the waiting
times In activity. he made trips up
on the lava slope, and each time he
returned with guns or boots or SOM
breros, or something belonging to the
bandits that had fallen.
C-l 4 H.
Ladd gained very slowly. Neverthe-
less, at last he could walk about, and
soon he averred that, strapped to a
horse, he could last out the trip to
Forlorn River.
There was rejoicing in camp, and
plans were eagerly suggested. The
Yaqui happened TO be absent. When
he returned the rangers told him they
were now ready TO undertake the
journey back across lava and cactus.
Yaqui shook his head. They de-
clared again their intention.
Nor" replied the Indian, and his
deep, sonorous voice rolled out upon
the quiet Of the arroyo. He spoke
briefly then. They had waited too
long. The smaller waterholes back
IN the trail were dry. The hot sum-
mer was upon them. There could be
only death waiting down 10 the burn
ing valley. Here was water and grass
and wood and shade from the suns
rays. and sheep 10 be killed on the
peaks,
"Wait for rain" concluded Yaqui,
and now as never before he spoke as
one with authority, II no rain" /
silently he lifted 0 speaking hand,
fTo BE cOHTINUED.)
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-03-23

was trying to assist Ladd, himself,
was conscious, but he was a pallid
apparently death-stricken man.
The greeting between Mercedes and
Thorne was calm-strangely so, 1t
seemed to Gale. But he was now
calm himself. Ladd smiled at him,
and evidently would have spoken had
he the power. Yaqui then Joined the
group, and his piercing eyes roved
from one to the other, lingering long
est over Ladd.
"Dick, Pm figger'n' hard" said Jim,
family. "In mipute it'll be up to
you an Mercedes. I've about shot my
bolt. Reckon you'll do-best by
bringin' up -water-salt-
firewood. Laddy's got-one chance
in hundred. Fix him up-frst. Use
hot salt water. If my legs broken
set 1t best you can. That hole In
Yaqui-onlyll bother him day.
Thorne's bad hurt. Now rustic
Dick, old-boy."
Lash's voice died away In husky
whisper, and he quietly lay back,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-03-23

ment's hesitation the cavalryman ~
piled mo"
Ladd then directed his appeal to
Mercedes. His face was now con-
vulsed. and his voice, though 1t had
sunk to a whisper. was clear, and
beautiful with some rich quality that
Gale had never before heard In It.
Mercedes, you're woman. You're
the woman we fought for. An some
of US are shore goin' to die for you
Don't make 1t all for nothin'. Let us
feel we saved the woman. Shore you
can make Thorne go. He'll have to
go II you say. They'll all have to GO.
Think of the years Of love an happi-
ness IN store for you A week or 80
an It'll be too late. Mercedes, don't
make 1t all for nothin'. Say you'll
persuade Thorns, II not the others"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-03-23
FROM 81 POUNDS
SHE GOES TO 1872
Mrs. Gross Praises TanIac for
Overcoming Stomach Trouble
of Long Standing-Says
Results Are Priceless.

Before took Tanlac I only
weighed ninety-four pounds and
scarcely had strength to sweep tho
floor or make the beds; but now I
weigh one hundred and thirty-two and
am els healthy and happy as can be-"
This remarkable statement was made,
recently, by Mrs. Mabel Gross, 1877
Aldrieh ST., N, Minneapolis, MINI.
For nearly two years had been In
4 seriously weakened condition and
suffered nearly all the time from head
ache and backache. Ny nerves were
beyond my control and was terribly
dizzy. 1 couldn't half sleep and my
stomach was SO out Of order that even
the sight Of food nauseated me.
1.-The benefits I have received from
Tanlac are priceless. am now a per-
fectly well woman and my friends
often speak of how healthy look I
certainly have a great deal to praise
Tanlac for. Health Is worth every
thing, and that Is what Tanlac has
meant to me-"
Tanlac is for sale by all good drug
gists- Over 35 million bottles Sold
Advertisement.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-03-23

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var story The American sounasd
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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-03-23

inQ Tones mercedes ls Safel"
stretching out all but the crippled leg
Gale examined It, assured himself the
bones had not been broken, and Their
rose ready to go down the trail.
Mercedes, hold Thorne's head up
in your lap-so. Now I'll CO."
On the moment Yaqui appeared to
have completed the binding of his
wounded shoulder, and he started to
follow Gale. The descent to the ar.
royo was swift and easy. Gale hastily
put together the things he needed ;
and, packing them all In tarpaufin,
he turned to retrace his steps up the
trail.
Darkness was setting In. The trail
was narrow, exceedingly steep, and In
some places fronted on precipices.
Gales burden was not very heavy, but
It's bulk made 1t unwieldy, and 1t was
always overbalancing him or knocking
against the wall side Of the trail. At
last they reached level, and were
soon on the spot with Mercedes and
the injured men.
Gale then set to work. Yaqui's part
was to keep the fire blazing and the
water hot, Mercedes to help Gale in
what way she could. Gale found Laid
had many wounds, yet not one Of them
was directly In vital place. Evil
IDENTIFY, the ranger had almost bled to
death. He remained unconscious
fhrOuph Gales oDerqtfons
Jim Lash came out of his stupor. A
mushrooming bullet had torn a great
hole In his leg. Gale, upon examina-
ton, could not be sure the bones had
been missed, but there was no bad
break. The application OF hot salt
water made Jim groan. When he had
been bandaged and laid beside Ladd,
Gale went on to the cavalryman. A
furrow had been plowed through his
scalp down to the tCne. When It had
been dressed. Mercedes collapsed.
Gale laid her with the three In a row
and covered them with blankets and
the tarpauIin.
Then Yaqui submitted TO examina-
lion. A bullet had gone through the
shoulder. To Gale II appeared
serious. yaqui said II Was a flea bite.
But he allowed Gale to bsndags II,
aud obeyed when be was told 10 lie
quiet 10 his blanket beside the fire.
Gale stood guard. The bour had
'oms for him 10 face bis great prob
em, u was natural that he hung back
} iitlls al nrsf natural that when he
seDf forward 70 look az the quiet
'lsspsgs be DID ~ WI . grim and
'tep force vfylas hiD. SSvei stirred,
Oussd, 5asns1 sof w and, though
- did not snsile NJ pale. . light
'hoae selfily aessss nls dsSk fpes
ils shoulder dropped and Appeared
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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-03-23
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Laddy Is alive. Thorne's not-not SO
bad. But we've got job on our
hands. You must help me-"
She bent over Thorne and laid her
hands on his hot face. Then she rose
"A woman such as he had imagined
she might be In an hour Of trial.
Gale took up Ladd as carefully and
gently as possible.
Mercedes, bring what you can
carry and follow me-" he said. Then,
motioning for Yaqui to remain there,
he turned down the slope with Ladd
In his arms.
Neither pausing nor making a mis-
step nor conscious of great effort,
Gale carried the wounded man down
into the arroyo. Mercedes kept at
his heels, light, supple, 1.-THE as q
panther. He left her with Ladd and
went back. When he had started OF
with Thorne In his arms he felt the
tax on his strength. Surely and
swiftly, however, he bore the cavalry
man down the trail to lay him beside
Ladd. Again he started back, and
when he began to mount the steep
lava steps he was hot, wet, breathing
hard AS he reached the scene of
that nights camp a voice greeted him.
Jim Lash was sitting up.
Hello, Dick. 1 woke some late
this mornin'. Where's Laddy7
Where's Thorne an Mercedes? Look
here, mani I reckon you amt packin'
this crippled outfit down that awful
trailY
Had to, Jim-an hours sun-would
kill-both Laddy and Thorne. Come
on, now"
For once Jim Lash's cool good ma
ture and careless Indifference gave
precedence to amaze and scorn.
always knew you was a husky
chap. But, Dick, you're no boss Get
me a crutch an give me lift on one
side"
"Come on" replied Gale. 1--WE no
time to monkey"
He lifted the ranger, called to Yaqui
to follow with some Of the camp out
fit, and once more essayed the steep
descent. Jim Lash was the heaviest
man of the three, and Gales strength
was put to enormous strain to carry
him on that broken trail. Neverthe-
less, he went down, down, walking
swiftly and surely over the bad
places; and at last he staggered into
the arroyo with bursting heart and
red-blinded eyes. When he had re-
covered he made a final trip up the
slope for the camp effects which va
qui had been unable to carry.
In the labor Of watching and nurs-
ing 1t seemed TO Gale that two days
and two nights slipped by like a few
hours. Then Gale succumbed to wea-
riness After his much-needed rest he
relieved Mercedes Of the care and
watch over Thorne which, up to that
time, she had absolutely refused to
relinquish. The cavalryman required
constant attention His condition
slowly grew worse, and there came a
day which Gale thought surely was
the end. But that day passed, and
the night, and the next day, and
rhorne lived on, CHASTITY, stricken,
-aving. Suddenly. and to Gales
amaze and thanksgiving, there came
IN abatement of Thorne's fever. With |
t some heat and redness Of the In
famed wound disappeared. Next |
he was conscious. and Gale
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-03-23

grasped some Of the hope thar Aer-
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forced her 70 rest while he attended
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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-03-23
WHY TAKE
LAxATIVES7
Discovery by Science Has
Replaced Them.

Pills and salts give temporary relief
from constipation only at the expense
Of permanent injury, says an eminent
authority.
Science has found a newer, better
way-a means as simple as Nature It.
self.
In perfect health a natural lubricant
keeps the food waste soft and moving.
But when constipation exists this
natural lubricant Is not sufficient.
Doctors prescribe Nujol because 1t
acts like this natural lubricant and
thus secures regular bowel movements
by Natures own Observation-Disclosures
As Nujel Is not medicine or laxa-
tive, it cannot grippe and, like pure
water, 1t is harmless and pleasant.
Nujol is used in leading hospitals.
Get a bottle from your druggist
today.-Advertiseme
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-03-23

If kissing is crime it must be q
capital one.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-03-23

There is no evil but has a compen-
Bating good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-09
WILL BEGIN STUDY OF STATE SCHOOL SYSTEM
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD MnntrnmerY Ala March S

Information reached Montgomery Thursday evening. that the recess committee on education which will make general investigation of edu- cational needs of Alabama during the next four years. had been called to meet here April 16. The call was issued by Senator J. c. Inzer of Gadsden. chairman of the senate committee and Representative c. S. Culver of Gadsden. chairman of the house recess committee.
 The committee will make a per sonal inspection of the University of Alabama, Auburn, Monteyallo and the Class A normal schools loca ted at Florence, Troy, Livingston and Jacksonville. The field work will consume not less than 10 days. After the inspections have been made the committee will return to the capital and will make a general inquiry into the needs of the public school sys tenn which includes the grammar schools. high schools and a secondary agricultural schools.
 The resolution creating the recess commietee allowed 30 days for the investigation and provided that the committee should submit to the leg islature at the adjourned session, a program for the advancement of the educational system during the four years beginning with the new fiscal year October l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-09
l DEAD, SCORES HUE IN BIG PITTSBURG Fl,
Many Jump Into Life Nets To Ess.
 From Flames

PITTSBURG, March 7.--One
 identified man was killed, a q were injured and several still N
 missing late tonight following fire which destroyed four-ss brick building, the first two ff of which were occupied by Lange Shoe Store, 522 Federal st. Ncrtside.
 The iniured, suffering from received rom flying glass and leaping into life nets spread firemen, were taken to hospi' Listed among those injured several girls attending a missio.l church meeting on the third f
 of the building. They leaped into. nets. {
 More than 241 stone masons ' holding a meeting on the fol floor when the fire broke out. number of those at this meeting i, teen unaccounted for late tonit,
 The fire followed series heavy blasts on the first floor, the shoe store. The force of the plosions shattered large plate g, windows on the opposite side off street, the flying glass strikin, number of passersby.
 The dead man lost his life VI he jumped to the street from a u story window. The property loss estimated at $125,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-09
cze,,3e;% oefte,y x<x<"sft'"' ozas 5~&yeS ia He p-oy;,sce cf HzrsolH 1odHA~&

The wonders of a civilization that flourished before the days of. Caesar were revealed in a pueblo on the mountain side, inhabited by the Maya people, forefathers tf the Aztecs. Numerous examples of pottery and clay figures were found, similar to the work done by our own south western Indians.
 A striking similarity between some of the carved stone "furniture' and that dug up at Luxor from Tutankh- amen's tomb was noted, however. particularly in the stone benches
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-09
SENATOR JOHNSON
 bEG|NS BATTLING. W|LSON|AN IDEAL.
Harding Suggestion That America Enter Interna- tionaI Tribunal Brings
 Sarcastic Speech

NEW YORK, March S.-President Harding's proposal that the United States accept membership in the per manent court of international justice was assailed here tonight by Senator Johnson, republican. of California, a as first false step" toward mem bership in the Laegue of Nations.
 Speaking before the Bronx Board of Trade. the California senator de- clared the demand for American par ticipation in European affairs was based on no logical foundation. but emanated from "a befogged interna tionsl intellectuality or an hysterical ly perfervid ina gination."
 still the cry continues, the propa- Sanda persists for our entry into Flu rope" said Senator Johnson. Tt takes now one form and then totally diff ferent one, and has run the gamut of possible international organiza- tions. It's advocates appeal in turn with equal fervor to our altruism and our cupidity.
 Lcn9uers Advocate Court.
 The demand that America join the League of Nations is scheduled by the beautiful word picture of an economic conference and the great part the moral word of the United States might play in a topsyturvy world. And now again our old leaguers, wary from defeats, in dulcit tones invite us to join the international court.
 An international court which sub stitutes the rule of law for that of power and the denomination of jus tce for armed might has sonorous and an appealing sound. To argue that Just as courts determine issues between individuals it is logical there should be like mode of adjudication of differences between nations by similar courts at once strikes sym pathetic chord.
 But what is not said and what is not understood is that the so-called international court is no court at all, as courts are commonly understood It is little more than what exists with our arbitration treaties.
 O O o
 Entering Wedge.
 "The so-called international court is part of the League of Nations, , created by the league. Entering the court, which some may believe to be of little consequence, is nevertheless < the first false step. There is no il- fusion about what it means among the advocates of the league. They understand full well, and their press boasts the fact that it is the entering wedge. the first movement which ul- timately is to lead to full membership in the League of Nations.
 It has been a long and a difficult fight to keep us from membership in the eLague of Nations. We fondly hoped 1t had been decided by the American people. Perhaps it must be fought gain. If so, let's fight it in the open, with full understanding and knowledge on the part of our people.
 If America is finally to be driven in. let's go in with head up and flag flying. Do not permit our proud na- tion today timidly to enter one con- cealed portal, tomorrow surrep- ttiously to sneak in another, and while pretending we are going some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-09
COMMISSIONS ISSUED

Commissions issued by S. H. Elan, secretary of state. Thursday, included the following:
 Pascal de Vocca. notary public. Tarrant, Jefferson county; J. V. Rob- inson, constable, precinct No. 2. Haleyville. Winston county; Mrs. Alice P. Hubble. notary public. Bir- mingham. Jefferson county; c. T.. Jones, notary public, ex officio jus tice of the peace, precinct Nc, l3, Dora, Walker county; Stanley NJ. Lee, ex Officio justice of peace, precinct No. Manchester, Walker county: f: o. B. Farrell, notary public. Gadsden, Etowah county; H. w. Holmes. con stable. precinct No. 10. Talladega Springs, Talladega county; R. A. Me Bride, notary public and exofficio justice of peace, precinct Nc. s. Jeff ferson county; Frances c. Oliver, mo- tary public, Birmingham, Jefferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-09
SEIZE SLOT MACHINES
Following Complaint, Police Start Ciean-Up In School Neighborhood

MOBILE, Ala, March S.--tSpecial) Following charges made before the city commission meeting yesterday by Mrs. z. H. Lasseter, 253 Congress street. and Mrs. G. R. Nurse, 313 Joachim street, north, that slot ma chimes were operated in number of places in the neighborhood of the Clark school, wh school children were allowed to play" them, polIcs authorities today seized two ma ch;..es in that vicinity. Chief of Police OShaughnessy gave ut the information that two slot machines were found in the rear of Higgins Meat Market, but that they were stored and were not in rse. They were brought to police headquarters. The chief stated other places com plained of had been searched, but no slot machines, known as "Roscoes," were found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-09

SALT LAKE CITY, March S.-Why go to Luxor, Egypt, to delve into antiquity's secrets when this conti- nent has volumes to disclose?
 John c. Critchlow, America's Earl of Carnarvon," has found it interest ing pastime to dip into American soil with an Investigating spade.
 The most valuable disclosures he has made are the products of trip up Fl Volcan de Chiriqu, an ancient volcanic mountain on the Isthmus of Panama. which rises 11,6oo feet above sea level
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-09
PLANES HOP OFF TODAY
Army Blrdmen VIII Leave On Flight
 To Cuba.

MIAMI. Fla, March S.-The six United States army planes which have been at Curtiss Field near here since yesterday evening, will hop off for Havana Friday morning between S:30 and 9 o'clock, according to the best information available today. Last night the officers were guests of the Chamber of Commerce at a dinner dance ill Miami Beach Casino and today are on motor tour through the south end of the county. other place ultimately when too late, when the last irrevocable step has been taken and we cannot extricate ourselves. find our country unknow- ingly member of that which it has so emphatically repudiated."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-09
onca .. At Presidents Proposal 70 Enter League Bo
KNITTING MILL NSTALLSl NEW SET OF MACHINERY
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-H EKAs.n Huntsville. Ala, March

The Huntsville Knitting company. which has been engaged in the manufacture of knit underwear since 1t was established in 1901, is aban- doning this line and Is replacing its machinery with automatic looms made especially for this mill by the Draper corporation of Hopedale, Mass. The machines will make chambray exclusively. The installa- tion of machines is being done in sections in the plants. Superintend- ent L. o. Erwin expects the change to be completed within five weeks. The cost of the change is estimated at $50,0O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-09
MRS. BEULAH M'DONALD.

ANNISTON, March S-(Special.)- Mrs. Beulah Mcdonald. 19. whose death occurred Wednesday in Chat tanooga, will be buried at Edge niont cemetery Friday afternoon, services to be conducted at 3 o'clock a t the Smith X Usrey chapel by Rev. l.. N. ClaXton. Mrs. Mcdonald is sur vived by her husband, father, two brothers and two sisters, all of this