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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-28
GOOD INDUSTRIAL
YEAR PREDICTED
Government and Private
/; Agencies Expect Real
Prosperity.
BY HARDEN CoLFAX.

A year of prosperity seems to lie
ahead. Government agencies and pri-
waite industrial organizations alike
predict that 1925 will be a great year
for industry and labor. The present
swell of growing business will mount,
1t is agreed, to large proportions
during the next few months, barring
new year to the level of high-tide
prosperity.
The somewhat checkered course of
enterprise during 1924 will not be
duplicated in 1925, so far as Wash
ington'S crystal gaZers can tell today.
There are but two clouds in the
whole industrial sky as seen from the
National Capital, and they are rela-
lively small. One foretells continued
difficulties in the union field of the
bituminouS coal industry; the other
betokens possible general labor trou-
bles. Such troubles, however, almost
always come with a great business
revival and naturally are to be ex-
pected If 1925 develops the boom for
which 1t appears destined.
Good Industrial Outlook.
-It looks as if 1925 would be the
best year we've ever had" is the
cheering word that comes from the
headquarters of the American Rail-
way Association.
The farmer came back in 1924 with
q great measure of prosperity for
the first time since postwar read
5ustment days in 1920.
Labor is almost fully employed at
the present time. Director General
Jones of the Federal Employment
Service is completing an exhaustive
survey and outlook covering "A
States, and will announce his findings
within a week.
Much Construction Likely,
The construction industry foresees
another year of tremendous activity
Gen. X. c. Marshall the executive
mead OF the Associated General Con-
tractors of America, in estimating
the volume of business in 1924 at
about $7,000,000,00O, said there was
nothing in prospect to Indicate a
!essening in activity during the COM
ing year
The automobile makers produced
about 100000 passenger cars and
trucks in 1924 as comSared with
4,uuo ooo IN 1923. A spokesman for
the industry at the National Auto
mobile Chamber of Commerce said
that the trade was expecting a bet
ter year in 1925 than in 1924. An in
creased export demand is regarded
as almost certain.
In the coal industry union opera-
tors In competition with non-union
sort coal producers are exceedingly
uepressed-in marked contrast with
virtually all other industries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-28
FLOUR STILL HIGHER.
Another Advance on Western
Grades Reported In Baltimore.

Special Dispatch 70 The Star
BALTIMORE, December 27.-AM in
crease of rs cents per barrel on all
grades of Western fiours gas Ash
nounced here today. This makes all
advance of 81 to $3.50 per barrel in
the last 80 days, and sets a new high
level Of 1925 to $3.50 per barrel for
Western -four in cargo lots.
| MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, December
27.-Flour 20 to rs cents higher, at
$50 a barrel. Shipments, 24,220 bar
rels. Bran, 1900. Wheat, No. 1
northern. 1.72aa1.76h: December,
1.72M: May. 1.76h. Corn, No. 3 yellow.
1909 Oats, No. white, 66%a
l57h. Flax, No. l, 3.05a3.10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-28
SALES SMASH RECORDS.
General Electric Reports Immense
Business.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, Decembe 27.-The sales
of the General Electric Co. for
the year 1924, averaged 100000 for
every working day. The total of
about $S00,000,000 is the highest ever
reached by the company. Efforts of
the Bell Telephone System to catch
up with the growing demand for tele-
phones largely was responsible. The
sales of the International Western
Electric Co. are not included in the
above total.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-28
FIRST BULL" CHRISTMAS
IN QUARTER CENTURY
By the Associated Press.


NEW YORK, December 27.-For the
first time in nearly a quarter of a
century Wall Street enjoyed a real
bull" Christmas this year. In de-
fiance of a tradition that calls for
reactionary or irregular and dull mar
kets during the holiday season, stock
prices swept forward in a wild burst
OF bullish enthusiasm which carried
the general industrial average within
striking distance of the figure at
tained during the peak of the post
war boom in 1919.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-28
NEW YORK DAIRY PRICES.

NEW YORK, December 27-Butter
Strong; receipts, 1854 tubs; cream
cry, higher than extras, 45a451 "
creamery, extras (92-score), 44h
creamery, firsts (Ss to 81 SCORED
3S1 a431a.
Eggs-Steady; receipts, 1898 cases;
Pacific Coast whites, firsts to extra
f1rsts, 6411a66; do, browns, f1rsts to ex-
ira firsts, 60a64; refrigerator, fists, 421s
a42A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-28
PARIS BOURSE FIRM.

PARIS, December 27-Prices were
firm on the bourse today. Three per
cent rentes, 90 francs. Exchange on
London, 81 francs 80 confines. Five
per cent loan, 81 francs 80 centimes.
The dollar was quoted at Is francs
So confines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-28
STATE BARS POULTRY.

FRANKFORT, KY, December 81
All fowl from New York, New Jersey
and Pennsylvania shipped into or
through Kentucky were placed under
quarantine today by the State Live
Stock Sanitary Board. The order was
issued to prevent introduction into
Kentucky Of the European fowl pest.
it was stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-28
BUTTER PRICES HIGHER.

CHICAGO, December Of Butter
higher; creamery extras, AN; stand
ards, 4o1s; extra f1rsts, 391sa404; firsts,
36a3S; seconds, 32a34.
Eggs higher; receipts, 4,199 cases;
hrsts, 50a57; ordinary frsts, 35a40; re-
frigerator extras, Al; firsts, 39a40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-28

NEW YORK, December 27--The &C
tuaI condition of clearing house banks
and trusts companies for the week five
days. shows an excess reserve OF S25,-
366, 100. Reserve increased s40,385,6S0,
compared with last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-28
LIVE POULTRY FIRM

NEW YORK. December 27-Live
poultry firm: chickens, by express, S5a
81; broilers. by express, IS; fowls. by
express, 35a37. Dressed poultry quiet
prices unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-28
S769, AGA. 90 81, 2O4, 253.59 S2,S
Crime Costs Incre ase.

The direct cost of all crimes in this
country has now reached it's peak.
Statistics reveal startling increases in
nearly every type of crime during the
last 10 years, until the total financial
loss through the operations of criminals
is estimated at more than $4,000, 100000
for 1924. A few of the classified items
which roll up this big burly brother of
our Federal tax bill, compiled by the
protective department of the American
Bankers Association, follow:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-28
New York Stock and
Bond Averages
Saturday, December %.


STOCKS.
Total stock sales, 1,16s,00o
shares.
Twenty industrials averaged
1928; net gain, SO.
High, 1924. 11s.2S; low, e0.27.
Twenty railroads averaged
102.01; net loss, .o5.
High, 1924, 102.90; low, 800.
BONDS.
Total bond sales (par valued,
S5,s72.o0o.
Ten first-grade rails averaged
3s.1S; net loss, .05.
Ten secondary rails averaged
1927; net gain, .05.
Ten public utilities averaged
Si.26; net loss, ia.
Ten industrials averaged
1885: net loss. .06.
Combined average, 91.o2; net
gain. at.
Combined average, month ago,
ee.S8i year ago. $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-28
RATES ON BAR SILVER,

NEW YORK, December 27-Bar sill
Yer, 66%; Mexican dollars, 51&.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-28

IotaIs -.....-..... 81 133, $50 q, 4bS, OBJ
This decrease in pay passengers has
reduced railway operating revenues,
which amounted to s4,419,266 during
the first II months Of last year. to
$4,204,2 54 for the corresponding period
of 1924. This difference amounts to a
loss of approximately S215,012.
Operating expenses this year follow
an even trend as compared with last,
showing a reduction of about $4,000
for the 11-month period. For the first
IL months of 1924 operating costs ag-
gregated $2,S15,7S0.2O, while last year
the sum Of $2,827,S41.67 represented ex-
penditures to November 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-28
Net Income By Months

Statistics showing the net income,
revenues and expenses, month by month,
for 1924 follow:
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-08-01
BIRI)EI.I.

Several from this place attended the
pie supper at New Home Wednesday
night
Several from this place attended
church and singing at Hubble Creek
Sunday.
Miss Ella Barden spent Friday night
at the home Of her brother, X. u.
Barden.
j. X. Hufstedler attended the agri-
cultural short course at Jonesboro
last week.
We were very glad to have Mr.. and
Mrs. Gus Slayton and children Of Tip
ton, Okla, visit in our community last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Hammer Of
Akron, Ohio, are visiting the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. f. Miller,
for few weeks.
Roy, small son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Startling, was bitten by a rattle
snake one day last week. At last re.
port he was getting along nicely.
Miss Maize Johnson, who is teach
ing school at Stony Poist, and Miss
Doris Redwine, who is teaching at Old
Union, spent the week end with home
folks at Maynard.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-08-01

but has risked his life TO uphold good
government in this county. We be-
lieve that the good people Of this coun-
~ should rally TO the cause Of Hunter
Perrin and elect him by the greatest
majority ever given an officer in this
county.
Signed-H NJ Barden, Birdie Bar
den, A Archer, J w Campbell, G T.
Hufstedler, w G Hufstedler. ID W
Wells, Il ID Barden, w + Riggs, Katie
Riggs, VI G Hufstedler. Nema HUFF
stedler, frankie Barden, Laura Perrin,
w / Dunn, Eli Perrin. + VI Pulling.
ton, y V Fullington, Jennie Foster,
w b Cash, A VI Dunn, Ellen Dunn,
jamie Dunn, Zula Bishop, ID G Bishop,
Teula Wells. James Wells, Homer
Wells, Fannie Wells, Florence Perrin
Perrin, Mittie Perrin, Lester Per
rim, Daisy Perrin, G G Parnell, l.
Blansett, Porter Haulum, Luther
Crays, 4 T. Wallis, X Hufstedler,
II II Hufstedler, NJ ID Blackwell Daily
Blackwell, G b Hufstedler. G ID. Black
well, Harry Pierce, Mrs II J Hufsted
Ter, Mrs. &. b. Hufstedler, Mrs II II
Hufstedler, S j Dunn, Jennie Dunn,
B f Diles, Celia Million.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-08-01
LONE OAK

Novella Tyler took dinner with Elsie
Buckley Sunday.
Cay Linn took dinner with Charley
Buckley Sunday.
Riley Holt Of Naylor, Mo-, was visit
ing friends here Sunday.
Edward Buckley is visiting his aunt
in Thayer, Mo-, this week.
King Buckley and family Of Bessie
Ark. was visiting here Sunday.
Joe Thompson visited his sister, Mrs
Herbert Cooper, Saturday night.
Mrs. Emma Buckley Is visiting her
brother, DAILY Mondy, at Pocahontas.
Bro. Chase OF Oklahoma is conduct
ing revival meeting here. Everybody
come.
Sunday school here was well attend
ed Sunday. Everybody come out and
help us In this work.
Herman White, Page Haekworth and
Beulah Davis took dinner with Miss
Flora Austin Sunday.
Hurrah for Wesley Brown for our
next tax assessor Come on, vote for
him. and let's make him our next asses
sor.
We were glad TO have Mrs. Jones,
our Sunday school teacher, out with
MS again last Sunday after an absence
Of several weeks.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-08-01
ADMINISTRATIONS SALE

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned as administrators Of the es-
tate Of ID. w. Reynolds, deceased, will
offer for sale at public auction at
Reyno, Ark, on August 0, 1924, the
following personal property, to-wit:
one team OF mules, buggy, two shares
of stock in the Farmers and Merchants
Bank, Reyno, Ark.
Sale win be made for cash or ap-
proved note.
This July 3, 1924.
l.. X. Martin,
r. L. Butler,
As A.. Administrators.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-08-01
IIAAiII

Crops are fine around here.
Witt Waddell and family are visit
ing relatives here
Homer Rice and wife visited her
parents Saturday night.
Several from here attended the can
didate speaking at Dalton.
Amos Tyler visited his brother here
Saturday night and Sunday
Bro. Alvin Tyler filled his regular
appointment at YadlSin Sunday.
Aunt Miranda waldron Of Helena is
here visiting friends and relatives.
Saturday was the candidates day
here and large crowd was present.
Bob Brown was In town Saturday
and says he has purchased a new car.
W. H. Waldron left Sunday for an
extended visit with relatives In Black
Rock.
Don't forget that Bro. Allison will
begin series Of meetings at Antioch
August 10.
Mr.. and Mrs James Barnett are the
proud parents Of fine 10 ~ pound
boy who arrived July 9th.
You can hear many good men say
hurrah for Brown for assessor. Wes-
ley is home boy at this place and we
find him TO be the right kind Of a man.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-08-01
Recommendation From holland

To the voters Of Randolph county:
We the undersigned citizens and
voters Of holland precinct, do commend
w. II, Perrin, chief deputy sheriff, for
the interest taken in the capture OF
stills and his loyal efforts in trying to
eradicate White Mule from our com
munity, Although we regret that in
doing his duty he was wounded in one
of his raids at Noland, but we are
thankful that he has recovered and
we recommend him to all loyal, law
abiding citizens as we believe him 60
be:
T. LIST Qualified in every branch OF
the sherff's office,
2nd He has been true to Democratic
principles by not opposing Mr.. Gullett
for second term,
Bird lie has never failed to come,
day or night, when we called him,
4th He has done his work fearless
ly, regardless of friend or foe,
9th His record for law enforcement
is mexcelled in Randolph county, he
having captured more distilled liquors
and stills than all sheriffs since pro
hibition came into effect,
9th If he his not convinced every
sound-thinking man and woman in
Randolph county that he is the most
deserving man at this time for sheriff,
pray tell us where he has failed to do
it.
Signed-C NJ Penn, Newt Davis,
win Davis, w NJ Forester, J. ID. Mil
lion, Il Clark, w G Pyland, X b
! Hooten, Mack Hufstedler, Pearl Py-
land, b A Pyland, Emma Hufstedler,
Hattie Hooten, Matte Davis n f Py-
land, J Il Williams, c L Stanley, +
Cox, Ira Slayton, Clarence Ragan, Joe
f Scott, Mrs Ellen Scott, Mrs Grace
Rowland Lester Rowland, Miss Bette
Scott, W X Penn, Ada Penn, Claude
e Wellborn, Lorraine wellborn, A II
Holden, Miss Jennie Scott, Miss Bell
Scott, Walter Scott, w II Barnes, Mrs
c NJ Penn, Mrs JEFF Ennis, Paul Sloan.
Mrs Paul Sloan, A Gwin, Florence
Gwin, Emit Huff, Maude Hufstedler,
Jeff Ennis, T b Sanders, Anna San
ders, II Kiphart, Anna Kiphart,
Maude Mellon, Homer Ragan, Lulu
Ragan, J S Osborn, Callie Osborn, J
G Clark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-08-01
Recommendation From BirdeIl

We, the undersigned citizens and
voters of Randolph county, desire TO
state that we have known Hunter Per-
rim practically all his life; we know
that he is worthy and honorable and
that he is deserving Of the high Office
of Sheriff and Collector Of this county.
We especially at this time feel that
he is entitled to the votes Of the peO-
pie. We have all seen his service as
under-sheriff and all know that he has
been fearless and impartial in his
work. He has never shirked a duty
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-08-01
sTRAYED

From pasture at Noland five weeks
ago Friday three-year old dark bay
mare, white spot in forehead, 10 hands
high. Information rewarded, Pearl
Barnes, Noland, Ark. 30 2tp.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-08-01
SECOND HAND FoRps

We have n big assortment OF used
Fords from S65 up. All in good rum
ming shape. Buy now and he ready
for summer. Jones BroG 81 II.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-08-01

Yawter's Drug Store,
Monroe, La.
Dear sirs:
had suffered from III health for
twenty-five years and was so ner-
vous that ! could not sleep at night.
was stiff and sore from Rheumatis-'.
l have taken one and half bottles
of ARK-A-LU. My rheumatism and
soreness are entirely gone and am
not nervousj sleep well and am
strong and vigorous. ! never intend
to be without ARK-A-LU and can
not possibly recommend IL too high
ly, for | now feel in perfect health
all the time.
(Signed)
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-08-01

STAR HERALD WANT ADS PAY.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-10
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO FILE
CLAIMS, AND FOR HEARING
THEREON

State OF Minnesota, County OF Pine,
IS, IN PROBATE COURT.
In the matter Of the estate OF,
Augusta Marie Juhl, Decedent.
Letters testamontary this day hav-
ing been granted to Andrew Wedeli
Juhl.
1T is ORDERED. That the time
within which all creditors OF the
above named decedent may present
claims against her estate in this
Court, be, and that the same hereby
is. limited to six months from and
after the date hereof; and that Mon
day, the 23rd day of June, 1924. at
one o'clock, p. m. in the Probate
Court Rooms at the Court House, at
Pine City in said County, be, and the
same hereby is, fixed and appointed
as the time and place for hearing
upon and the examination, adjustment
and allowance of such claims as shall
be presented within the time afore-
said.
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication of this order in the Askov
American as provided by law.
Dated December 18th, 1928.
Robert Wilcox,
Judge Of Probate.
(Court Seal.)
(Dec. 27--Jan. 10.)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-10
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO FILE
CLAIMS, AND FOR HEARING
THEREON

State OF Mimi, County OF Pines.
IN PROBATE COURT
In the Matter OF the Estate OF Mary
r. Parker. Decedent
Letters testamentary this day hav-
ing been granted to Central Trust
Company Of Des Moines, Iowa,
IL Is Ordered, That the time with
In which all creditors Of the above
named decedent may present claims
against her estate in this Court, be,
and the same hereby is, limited to
six months from and after the date
hereof; and that Thursday, the cath
day of July. 1924. at one O'Clock p. NJ.
In the Probate Court Rooms at the
Court House. at Pine City. In said
County. be. and the same hereby is,
fixed and appointed as the time and
place for hearing upon and the ex-
animation. adjustment and allowance
OF such claims as shall be presented
within the time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication OF this order in the Askov
American as provided by law.
Dated January Sth. 1924.
Robert Wilcox.
(Court SeaD Judge of Probate.
(Jan. 10-sD
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-10
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO FILE
CLAIMS, AND FOR HEARING
THEREON

State Of Minnesota, County Of Pine,
S., IN PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter OF the Estate Of Swan
Peterson, Decedent.
Letters of administration this day
having been granted to Lavina Peter
son.
1T is ORDERED, That the time
within which all creditors Of the
above named decedent may present
claims against his estate in this Court,
be, and the same hereby is, limited to
six months from and after the date
hereof; and that Monday, the 23rd day
OF June, 1924, at one o'clock D. m. in
the Probate Court Rooms at the
Court House, at Pine City, in said
County, be. and the same hereby is.
fixed and appointed as the time and
place for hearing upon and the ex-
animation. adjustment and allowance
Of such claims as shall be presented
within the time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication Of this order in the Askov
American as provided by law.
Dated December 10th, 1923.
Robert Wilcox,
Judge Of Probate.
court Seal)
dec. 27-Jan. 10.)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-10
CITATION FOR HEARING ON PETI.
TION FOR ADMINISTRATION
Estate Of Herman winkler.

Estate Of Herman winkler.
State OF Minnesota County OF Pine.
In Probate Court.
In the Matter OF the Estate OF Her
man winkler. Decedent.
The State OF Minnesota to all per-
sons Interested In the granting OF adj
ministration OF the estate OF said de-
cedent: The petition OF Bertha Bull
lis, Carl Winkler and Emma Redden
having been filed In this Court. rep
resenting that Herman winkler. then
a resident Of the County Of Pine. State
OF Minnesota died intestate on the
10th day OF December, 1898: and pray
ing that letters OF administration his
estate be granted to Eugene Frank
MERCER. and the Court having fixed
the time and place for hearing said
petition: Therefore, You. and Zach
Of You. are hereby cited and required
to show cause. II any you have. be-
fore this Court Mt the Probate Court
Rooms In the Court House. In the
village OF Pine City, In the County OF
Pine State Of Minnesota. on the 9TH
day of February, 1894. al one O'Clock
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-10

Studying Would be the rrusr Word.
Tor the Book Was Professor Asa
oray's cslseratsd Manual Of Botany.
for the book was Professor Asa Gray's
celebrated Manual Of Botany"
The breath OF the trees came down
over the elf. caught and rustled the
plant sprays OF the crimson rambler.
then the countryside settled stin: the
words Of the book blurred, dimmed,
faded away. and from the TRANSPORTED
page there looked cut at him a face
with laughing eyes
A trim slim figure fitting with un.
conscious grace across the lawn to
where a tain. suave. profoundly bowins
man awaited by the rustic seat under
the great maple At Whispering spring.
crossed his mind-and the face was
gone.
He laid the book aside: blew out
the candle; turned his chair aud sat
staring into the dre still family alive
and fast waning. behind the open
hearth Of the cook stove A stick
burned In two fell into the Goals
and stirred out q tiny shower OF
sparks A bright little blaze nared
up. danced over the walls and tim
bers Of the cabin. glin,ed upon the
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-10
SYNOPSIS

CHAPTER Lon the banks Of the
Wabash stand Tsxls Colin and Jack
Tsxie z the only daughter o. old Pap
Jack IL the orphan bound boy Of Pap
Simon. who had foreciosed q mortgage
on the warbops estate. Al frst Texie
s s: !sss % Ssc s % Kn G SEX .s y:
over, that he win 20 TO California for
gold and that he Will come back. Then
Rev. Caleb Hopkins, the new minister
Of Buckeye. In the Fiatwoods.
CHATTER II--simon Colin welcomes
the minister ana Introduces the vii
layers. The preacher 10 . young man
with beard, enormous speetaeies. stin
neck stock and patent leather boots.
CHAPTER Ir1.--At supper. at the
hS%s sns cs wso s sns s so%
pssrsSs Mis fsshss m sssriess ns KsS.
s1 ssS% ssss: z d a' r;s .s 0ec II hair.
pirate n the days Of Ell.abs,h. Then
ss,Sssa .oS 2. X .' "a s f rso
curses his father on his death bed.
postscript by another hand says he
CHAPTER Iv.--At the village store
ana postoUce IsoHe Bolden newcomer,
says he saw the new parson with his
arm around Texie. Jack elaps him,
iicks him. shoots q pistol from his hand
and makes him say he was mistaken.
CHAfrBR v.--1ne parson goes sein.
tnG on the river with Jack and others
Jack discovers the parson carries q re-
volver. The party runs scross hid
den houaeboat Jack discovers that the
parsons boot nts q footprint on the
dusty deck.
CHAPTER vL--Ali the villagers
gather at a festival In the schooihouse.
A drunken stranger disturbs the fes.
uvities. He attacks Jack with a knife.
Jack knocks him Hat, but receives an
unimportant wound In the shoulder
The preacher faces the desperate and
points TO the door The rufian, oowed
goes out and disappears.
CHAPTER vII.---Jaok, working In a
neld, sees the desperate of the festival
watching MIN from behind q log. He
trails the man to the cabin whore Bel
den and his sister live.
CHAPTER vIII---Jack tells Pap 81.
mon. who has been good 70 him, that
he's going to California to md gold 20
buy back the old homestead. He tells
Texie OF HIS love for her--in all but
CHAPTER Ix-A Counterman and
Uncle Nick whifiies. friends OF Jack.
agree that tho festival desperate IL
Black Bogus, n counterfelter and bad
man wanted by the sheriff. that he II
harborin' with Loge Belden and that
they are planning to rob Pap Simon.