Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 November 1906 — Page 7

Canning's Cruise

By CLARENCE ODELL

Canning, running down the beach, looked about for the familiar blue and white turban. Somehow he had come to expect the sight of the odd little bathing cap, and it was with a gesture of impatience that be searched the beach and the little knot of bathers clinging to the life ropes. Ever since the girl had first appeared on the beach Canning had been interested. She was a splendid swimmer, vastly different from the girls who clung to the ropes and gave little shrieks every time a wave rolled In. She headed straight for the raft with strong, steady strokes and kept away from the flirtatious group in the shallows. Canning admired her for it, and he was frequently found on, the raft

HE PADDLED WITH ONE HAND TOWARD THE BAFT.

watching the little head bobbing through the surf to the same goal. He never had a chance to speak. She was not the kind of girl a man spoke to without excuse, but of late there had been a sort of friendliness in her glance as she had climbed to the raft. More than once Canning had wished that she might have a cramp—just a tiny little one—so that he might go to her rescue and thus break the conventional Ice. She was nowhere in sight today. The water was unusually rough, and the life guards were pacing the beach restlessly instead of occupying their usual perches, but rough water could not prevent her from taking her daily dip, and Canning wondered what the matter was.’ Then suddenly he caught sight of a blue and white dot out on the water, and he strode into the surf. It was reckless for the girl to try to make the raft in this sea. He wondered that;the guards had not called her back. Once in the water, be advanced with powerful strokes, following the girl ahead. It was no easy matter for him to make headway at first, and he wondered how she was faring farther out She must have been making slow progress, for he could see that he was gaining on her. She was not more than a hundred feet from the raft now, and he was some fifty feet behind her, when suddenly she threw up her arms, with a cry, and disappeared under the water. He fought his way desperately toward the spot where she had disappeared and came up to her just as she rose for the second time. “Turn on your back,” he commanded. “I will get you to the float Don’t be afraid." He caught her just In time, and slowly he paddled with one hand toward the raft It was a difficult matter to get her on the raft unaided, but the realization that he would have to work quickly gave him new strength. She had lost consciousness, and his first care was to administer first aid. It was several minutes before her eyelids fluttered and he knew that he had won that battle. When at last he was assured that she was all right he sank down on the boards beside her to rest before even trying to signal the life guards. “You seem to be more exhausted than I am,” she said after a moment “It must have been hard work getting me on to the raft.” “The swell made it difficult," he explained. “Once or twice I thought I had lost you, but I held on.” “I suppose we can get them to send out a boat for us,” she commented. /‘lt would not be easy to swim back." “It would be out of the question,” he declared. “It looks longer than ever before," she said, with a little shudder as she glanced out over the heaving water. “The hotels seem so much smaller.” Canning glanced up fob a moment, then sprang to his feet, with a cry. Presently he turned to her with a grave face. “Do not be alarmed,” he said quietly, “but I am afraid the raft is loose.” “But it was moored at four corners V’ she exclaimed. “How could it get loose?” "The logs rot in the water. I suppose I raised the edge out of water as I climbed on, and the swell tore it

loose. At any rate, we are in'for a cruise unless we can signal the shore.” They stood up together and waved frantically, but apparently the little tragedy had passed unnoticed on shore, ana there was no answering signal that they could perceive. At last, tired by their exertions, they sank down on the raft and faced the situation. ’‘The coastwise steamers come close in to shore here,” he said reassuringly. “There will be a good chance of being taken off before night. Perhaps at the turn of the tide we may drift back.” “I hope something happens,” she shivered. “It seems so dreadful to be carried out to sea.” "We at least have a raft,” he comforted. “Suppose you had to keep swimming?” “I should have given up long ago,” she said. “As it was I should be dead now had it not been for you.” "I was afraid you would have some trouble,” he said, “when I saw what you had undertaken to do.” “Did you follow me out on purpose?” she asked wonderingly. “I didn’t know any one had seen me. The guards warned me against trying, but I wanted to see if I couldn’t, and I did—almost.” “That was the only reason that brought me out,” he said. “I saw your bathing cap, and I knew it was you.” “And I am the reason.for your being out here?” she asked wonderingly. “I am responsible sos your danger too?” “Not at all,” he protested warmly. “I am only too glad that I was in time to be of service.” “I thought it was because you wanted to come,” she explained. “I havs noticed that you were such a good swimmer.” “I have wished hundreds of times that I knew you,” he admitted. “I have admired your swimming ever since you came.” “My name is Rose Wilcox.” “I am Harry Canning,” he responded formally. “I'm glad to meet you, Miss Wilcox.” Their hands met in hearty clasp. She colored when she perceived that he was still holding It. and for a moment she moved away. Then she drew closer to him again, and they sat there and chatted while their eyes searched the horizon for the sign of sail or steamer. They soon found that they knew common friends, and this swept away Rose's last barrier of reserve, and she gossiped on as if they had known each other for years. So engrossed did they become that they forgot the peril of the situation, forgot everything save the fact that they found each other wonderfully congenial. It was with a start that they heard a panting behind them and turned to see a steam yacht drawing alongside. In a few minutes they had been taken off and, with the raft towing behind the yacht, turned back to shore. “I like this style of cruising better,” laughed Rose as they sat on the deck wrapped in blankets. “And just to think that we were in sight of the yacht for half an hour and never thought of turning around." “It never occurred to me that they would have to telephone the inlet for a boat,” he explained, “though I might have known.” “I’m a little sorry the cruise stopped so suddenly,” she confessed shyly. “I had even forgotten that it was getting near lunchtime.” “Let’s make the next cruise in a yacht,” he suggested. “We could get up a party,” she assented. “I don’t want a party,” he declared. “A party would be de trop on a honeymoon.” “Yes,” she admitted shyly, her color deepening. later be managed to obtain a less vague acquiescence to his proposal.

Stopping Runs on Banka.

Runs on broks, as all the world knows, are often stopped or restricted in the oddest ways. A rich bank knew that a run was to set in on a certain Monday morning, for it had been robbed of some postage stamps on Saturday night and the robbery had been exaggerated in the newspaper reports, and if this run was not kept within reasonable limits the bank would have to close Its doors. It had plenty of money, but not plenty of cash. It needed twenty-four hours* time. Before sunrise on Monday morning a man put a fresh coat of paint on the front doors of the bank, on the wall panels and on the counters. The result was that people who made the run on Monday made rather a walk of it They wanted their money, but they rushed no one. On the contrary, they came on with caution and deliberation. So careful were they lest they get paint on their clothes that it took longer to pay off out of them than it would have taken ordinarily to pay five. This is one of many odd tricks whereby, in a run, a bank has saved itself from wreck.

The Oldest Religions.

Judaism is the oldest existing religion. Brahmanism is second, Buddhism* third and Mohammedanism fourth. Buddha was born in the sixth century B. C., at Kapllavastu, in India, near the Himalayas. He was named Siddhartha and Gautama and was the son of a wealthy Sakya chieftain, called a king in modern poetry. Buddha lived to be very old. Brahma la the all pervading soul of the universe, the creator of the Universe, bls brother gods being Vishnu and Siva. Mohammed was born at Mecca, In Arabia, in 570 A. D., and died in Medina, Arabia. June 8, 632. No one can say when the worship of God began. It is probable that the very earliest man worshiped* some unknown power, who was his God. The religion of the Chaldeans antedate the Jewish religion. Noah worshiped God; so did Abraham. Judaism did not begin until late in Abrtham’ffßtfe.

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Wildberg never advertises anything that be does not live up to. Stylish goods and low prices is his aim. Do not forget it. Louis Wildberg. THE DEMOCRAT AND A CHICAGO DAILY FOR THREE DOLLARS. The Democrat has justperfected arrangements with the Chicago Daily Examiner by which it can offer that excellent morning paper a full year with The Democrat, for only $3 —three dollars for both papers. This offer applies to either old or new subscribers. Come in at once and take advantage of this offer, as it may be withdrawn from us at any time.

While the Wildberg stock is the lowest in its history, prices also are the lowest, and that means money for you in these days of high prices. THINK OF THIS ONE fIINUTE. How does it happen that the Studebaker factory in South Bend, Ind., covering 101 acres, is the largest vehicle factory in the world? How does it happen that more than a million Studebaker vehicles are an use the world over? How does it happen that the Studebaker business has shown a steady growth and increase every year for more than fifty years? How does it happen that the Studebaker reputation for all that goes to make a good vehicle is higher today than ever before? Do you think it just happened or was there a reason for it? You know there must have been a reason and this is it. The absolute reliability of the Studebaker product. It appeals to careful buyers, men who are satisfied only with the best. If you belong to that class, if you like a good farm rather than a poor farm, a good horse rather than a poor horse, a good wagon rather than a a poor wagon, we ask you to investigate the Studebaker before buying. See the Studebaker agent C. A. Roberts the buggy Man. Rensselaer, Ind.

Put up your team at Vance Collins’ new feed and hitch bain near the river bridge. New goods at Wild berg’s at old prices. Keep prices down is my motto. Louis Wildberg, Windmill Fob Sale:— l have a good second band windmill for sale cheap. Elmer Gwin, North of Depot. Rensselaer, Ind. Cloaks—never before have we carried so complete a stock of high grade cloaks. Chicago Bargain Store. Largest line of rugs id the city and selling at lowest prices. Call and see them. Williams’ Furniture and Carpet Store. CATTLE FOR SALE. Forty head of good feeders; three miles south and one mile east of Rensselaer. J. I. Adams & Son. ANGORA GOATS FOR SALE. I have five Angora Bucks for sale, two registered yearlings, and three "kids” eligible to register. D. L, Halstead, R-R-3. Rensselaer, Ind.

MONEY TO LOAN We have money to loan at any time, and in any amounts to suit borrowers. Our specialty is loans on farms and city real estate for one, two, three, four or five years, with interest payable semi-annually, to suit borrower, and with the most liberal terms as to payments on part of principal. We also loan on personal security and chattel mortgage. IW Don’t fail to aoa us before borrewlag elaewbara. AUSTIN & HOPKINS

THE IDEAL, ! _ I - - I I I M I I I I ■ I I Hollowe’en pranks carried off my closing-out sign, and I will not replace it. i While I still continue to sell all goods in stock at the • i v ’ J lowest prices ever heard of, I will have, and am getting in I now, some of the latest styles and best of H CLOTHING which I will sell at 15 per cent, profit, which no competitor can do. My expenses are so small that I can well afford to do this. Come and see what lam doing. YOU CAN NOT AFFORD TO LET THIS OPPORTUNITY SLIP TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR WINTER PURCHASES. Louis Wildberg, PROPRIETOR

BUTTER WRAPPERS. The Democrat has just received a shipment of 50,000 parchment butter wrappers, such as are used with the various cream separator outfits, regulation weight, B ' ze quality of paper, and can furnish them in any quantity desired, either printed or plain, and at same prices as charged by Chicago dealers. I’he only house that can afford to sell high grade clothing at the smallest profit. Chicago Bargain Store. NEW FIRM. Having opened a new plumbing aud steam-fitting shop on Front street, first door south of the Nowels house, we are prepared to do all work in this line in city or country at reasonable prices and in a workmanlike tqanner. Pump repair work and everything pertaining to the plumbing business done with dispatch. Furnishings on hand. Ropp & Hickman. New cloaks, exclusive styles, received every day. Chicago Bargain Store. TO THE PUBLIC. Having the handling of a large amount of money, and being anxious to place the same on good farm security, we are in a position to offer to borrowers, this money, at 5 per cent interest, 5| per cent interest and 6 per cent interest, in sums of ¥SOO and upwards, no delay. Loans may run from two to ten years, with partial payment privileges at interest-paying times. A very small commission will be charged borrowers, in proportion to size of the loan. Can mak these loans in Jasper and adjoiningcounties. Write us or call at our office over First National Bank. Baughman & Williams.

Dr, Chas. Vick, Eye Specialist. This is an age of Specialists. The ability to do one thing and do it well more to be commended and is of more benefit to Humanity than to do many things and none equal to tho best. We limit our practice e nthe eye to the errors of refraction, of which we have made a special study for over thirty years, Office in C. H. Vick’s fruit store, next door to express office, Rensselaer, Ind.

Big Stock Sale Having rented nay farm I will offer at Public Sale at said farm at Lee, Ind., commencing at 10 o'clock sharp, on Monday, Nov. 12,1906 22 HEAD OF HORSES, consisting of 2 good two-year-old Geldings, zigSHL 20 head mares, ranging * n a X e from two to seven years, wt. from tefiHwMjw 900 to 1200 pounds, good 1 action and colors. There are several matched teams and some are broken. Fifteen of these mares are bred to an imported Shire horse. 190;HEAD OF CATTLE, consisting of 150 dehorned yearlings and two -year-old steers weighing from 800 to 1000 pounds. These cattle were pastured here the past season and are io good thrifty condition; 30 head of Milch Cows, ten now giving milk, eight coming fresh soon, twelve coming fresh by March 1; 2 early Spring Calves; 7 calves that would veal; 1 two-yeav-old Bull. 19 HEAD OF HOGS, consisting of 1 Poland China Brood Sow with six pigs; 1 Poland China Brood Sow with seven pigs; Shoats. Terms: A credit of 12 months will be given purchaser executing note with approved security bearing 6 per cent interest from date; 2 per cent discount for cash. No property to be removed until terms of sale are compiled with. I. L. LOCKHART. A. J. Harmon, Auctioneer, C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Lunch served by the Ladies’ Aid Society on Lee M. E. church.

BIG PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned having rented hie farm, will offer at Public Sale at said farm In Union township, 9 miles North and 1 mile east of Rensselaer. 3K miles West of Gifford, commencing at 10 o'clock a. m., on Wednesday, Nov. 14,1906, 8 HEAD OF HORSES, consisting of 1 Brown Mare eleven years old, wt. 1100; 1 pair Brown Mares three years old, wt. t Hw 1100; 1 Bay Mare ten Till in foal): 1 two-year-old Mare. wt. pounds: two-year-old Gelding, wt. 1000 pounds; 1 spring Colt. __ _

31 HEAD OF CATTLE, consisting of six head of Cows fresh in January 7 head of Cows fresh in March 7 head of Heifers fresh March; 6 two-year-old Steers; 1 Yearling Steer ; 1 Steer Calf; 2 Heifer Calves; (1 five months wEjMe old Red Polled Bull. W 30 HEAD OF HOGS, consisting 21 head of Stock Hogs, wt. 140 pounds each, 3 Brood Sows, 15 head of Shoats, wt. 40 pounds each. FARM IMPLEMENTS. WAGONS, BTC. 1 Binder; 1 Mower; 1 Disk Harrow; 1 Riding, 1 Walking Cultivator; 1 Hay Gatherer; 2 three-horse Harrows; 2 Walking Plows, one 14, one 18 Inch; 1 Hay Loader;.l Scraper; 1 Corn Planter: 1 End-Gate Seeder; 2 Good Broad Tire Wagons; 3 Sets good Work Harness;! Set Single Harness; Household and Kitchen Furniture and other articles too numerous to mention. A credit of 12 months will be given on sums over $5.00, with the usual conditions; 6 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. GEO. DAVISSONjd SON. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. R. D. Thompson, Clerk. Chas. Grant. Hot Lunch.

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