The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, July 17, 1908, Page 6, Image 6
THE FALLS CITY TRIBUNE , FRIDAY , JULY 17 , 1908. J * An Adventure with Squaws l y GERTRUDE NORTON ( Copyright. ) When my brother Frank diow a Turky number entitling him to a claim in the El Rene land district , ho In sisted that I should go and keep houno for hjin while ho was "holding it down. " Dul jou have not got any house to Xeep as yet , " I objected ; but Frank only smiled. "I shall have n house Inside of two weeks , " ho announced ; "so you may is well pack up and gel ready. " Ho was as good as Ills word. In side of two weeks his "house" was completed If a "dug-out" In the fildo of a hill , with a sod annex , was worthy of the name. "You see , " ho explained , "I got rid of the job of hauling lumber 20 miles by simply using what nature had pro- Tided and placed at hand. I didn't need anything fiom the carpenter shop isut a window and a door and a few boards ; those 1 took with mo. Oh , wo shall be as snug as a bug In a rug , and will need only a few articles of furni ture. It Is only the imagination that cuggcsto the necessity of such trum pery ns this , " ho wont on with a de precatory gesture toward the furniture In our parlor. I was not surprised nt Frank's out- vnnrfl r\n J1U 1IUI1 IIIIVU jv.ua uu I Was Surprised to See Three Klow ; Squaws Standing Before Me. the rtingo and had Imhlhod much o : the spirit of the wild life. "But my piano I must liavo that , ' I replied. Frank looked at the celling ant gave vent to a prolonged whistle. " / pianoforte In a dug-out ! " ho said. "Du of couruo you are only joking ? " I assured him that 1 was not. "Dut what would the boys think o us ? " ho asked. "What boys ? " "Tho boys off the range that go tlultus down in the Wolf Creek val lay. " "Do you think It necessary to cor mil them about our household a ! fairs ? " "But the absurdity of the propos lion ; how are we to Ignore that ? " h asked. "Never mind. " I to-piled. "Wo sha manage-that all right. 1 know It mus bo very lonely on a claim , and I kmv Jon would not want mo to do wlthoi t'.io comlort cf my piano. " "Of course tut. ol > > ; but you muf Xnow that In a solhuuao the acoustic would naturally bo ubumltmbln. " anne no laughed softly. "Dut If you at bound to Introduce a planofotto Inl Wolf Creek valley for the benollt of 1 society , I suppose you'll have to ha\ your way. " So the matter was settle and when my goods were packed n : piano was among them. Frank's shuck stood on the Hide of Jlttle elevation overlooking Wolf croc and It was a beautiful place ; but tl fact that not a sign of human habit lion was in sight gave It an aspect kincllncss and desolation that was i most oppressive at first. As the da : went by and as I became accustomi to the Isolation I grow to llko It. busied myself In doing what I could make the Interior of our homo mo tttlructlvo. Wo had but two roou eparated by a partition of roollli paper , and as these were very sin : 1 soon had the walls covered wl paper and the few pictures I h brought. I used the boxes our household goo had been packed in to make vario articles of furniture. The small ones I constructed into stools , whicl covered with colored prints. T larger ones I used to make n couc and this I covered with cretonne fanciful design , Btufflng it with t leather-like prairlo grass. I fashion ome sofa pillows out of the sama n torial used in upholstering the coui and these I placed In ono corn imping It with dimity curtains. When Frank saw what I had be doing ho laughed. "I suppose you m\ fiavt something to do to while aw th time , " he commented. "What y&tf you did not bring a chafing dl Mmovar and a five-o'clock tea o 9tT Th leaden of the social at \V < If ( . . < ' A ; ' < < MV : talv" it into thUr heads to jmy u " 'fir H-RPPCIS. " "Thou there Is u social set In Wolf Creek valley ? " " 1 suppose no , " ho replied. "Most of our neighbors , I find , ate Klowas , who took allotments In the valley. I think Lnmo Dog , the Klown , might bo con sidered as the loader of the fashion able set. Ho Is very dlsulpated , drinks and gambles anil bus three wives. Lame Dog usually makes his calls un der cover of darkness , Invariably car rying away with him unknown to his host porno little souvenir of the visit , such ns a pony or other detached prop erty. Dut the three Mrs. Uuno Dog , wu may expect , will use more formali ty In their calls , and I should not bo surptlncd to sec them drop In any day. " I was half persuaded that Frank was only Joking , but nevertheless I was quite sure that ho was in earnest when ho continued : "if they should happen to drop In you will bo expected to offer thorn somothlng to cat. An Indian always expects this. It will do no harm to keep on friendly terms with thorn. " Dut despite Frank's admonition , 1 think I should have shut the door on the visitors when they came for they did como some three days later had It not boon for the sympathy I had for the Httlo copper-colored papooses strapped on boards , and the fact that some of Frank's friends on the range had brought us nearly n whole quarter of beef , which equipped mo to moot the demands of the occasion. I was preparing dinner and Frank was sitting by the window cleaning his rlflo when , happening to stop to the door , I was surprised to see three Klowa squaws standing before mo. They were very wretched and dirty , but perfectly healthy specimens of hu manity. Each was wrapped In a blan- kat und carried on her back some thlng that resembled a snowshoe , to which was bound with buckskin thongs a little brown papooso. The visitors greeted mo in broken English , and insisted on shaking hands with mo. Then , without more ado , they entered the shanty and began In specting the furniture and draperies with chlld-liko simplicity. Tlio Instinct of barter is strong in the Indian , and they began to banter mo to trado. Ono offered mo her blanket for the drapery In the corner , and another a pair of moccasins for the covering on the couch. They wore all three talking at once , gestlc ulatlng at this and that article ol furniture , each trying as well as hot limited vocabulary would permit tc strike a bargain with me , so that In my bewilderment I felt as if I had suddenly been called to preside over e bargain counter. Frank looked on the scene with evident amusement. I was helpless and know not what to say or do. All the time I was planning In my mint ! how to gut rid of the disagreeable vis Itors. I think Frank divined whal was In my mind , for presently he suggested gosted that the quickest and sures' ' solution was to servo the visitors wltl refieshtnunts , and I was glad onougl to act on the suggestion. When the meal was finished thoj sat down In the middle of the llooi and began to jabber to ono anothoi In their own language. Present ! ] they spied the piano which was open and it was evident that the sight of 1 aroused their curiosity to the hlghcs pitch. They gathered about the In strument , talking volubly and touchlnj It with their hands ns If It had beci some sort of an animal which they expected pected to move at their touch. "Heap teeth ! " cried ono , waving he hand In the direction of the keyboard "Oh ! Mah-choo-loo-thee ! " I was qultu sure they had neve seen a piano bofoie , for when ono o them happened to touch ono of th keys , the sound produced caused he to Jerk her hnnil away and atop one In momentary terror. At this Juncture Frank suggoste t tlmt 1 play for my visitors , anil move hy a sudden impulse , 1 sat down o the stool and struck the keys. Th effect on the visitors was startllni a They retreated quickly to the far en of the room , jabbering Incessantly an pointing to the Instrument. Tumln my gaze from them I went on playln selecting a pleco from Wagner su u posing that It would llkoly prove t I , pleasing to the uncultivated ear of tl three Klowas aa anything else. I must have presented a strango- even n terrifying aspect for as tl notes died away , I turned to find thi the visitors had disappeared ai Frank was laughing , * ' I went to the door to see the thn squaws boating n retreat from tl house. At sight of ma la the doc way they uttered excited ojaculatlor I never saw the three Mrs. Lati Dog again , nor wns I bothered by ai more visitors from the trlbo , but learned afterwards that I waa knov as the "Mad Whlto Squaw , who mai the big box howl llko the hung coyotes , " which Frank declared w a very titling tribute to my art ns musician. But for all his badinage , am sure that ho was glad I brought r piano to the claim , for ho remark that it not only served to make r to more contented , but opened up f h , the Instrument a wider field of ui of fulness , not the least of which w led its use ns an extinguisher of unw left como visitors. ft- fth h , Bandbox. ir , Pearl Lot me see. I wonder wh it was that Pandora had in that we m derful box ? st Ruby Oh. I It waa a * wtfj SM * guess v n ! new i tumn hat Chicago Dally News. At the Wvrld > V a . Aa our lacllOftUoni , 10 o r oplnl el' ' o tb . 4e 4o - CITY ByAIlMIGEH BARCLAY ( CopyrlBlit. ) "Well , how did you llko the city , Hnfos ? " nskod the ndmlrnl. HfibB , perched on a high Btool In front of the tniio-mnchlno , censed pulling the impor ribbon through her flngors nntl looked up. "I'm waver hovered , " says sho. "It's the figures. I never was good nt awlfmotlc. " "Oh , the Quotations ! They nro puz zling when you're not used to them , " agrees the admiral. "I never Hliall ho , " admits Dabs. "I never could learn the multiplication table. When people say eight times nine's fifty-free , how can you toll If It's twue ? " The admiral ponders the Indictment hoforo ho answers. "Your Illustra tion certainly does place arithmetic In n new light. All the same , business would bo rather dull on the stock ex- changu without It. Kb , Mr. Hands ? " Ilabs throws a glance over her shoulder at the stock broker. "If flngs go up free points how much would I make on a fousaml ? " she asks him. The Question took him by surprise. Ho had boon regarding the earl's small daughter with great Interest , but hard ly an a potential dealer. "It depends , Lady Barbara , " ho smllos. "Depends whether It's stocker or shares. " " 1 was flnkln' of Mexicans second prefs , " observes Dabs , sagely. It Is as much as Mr. Hands can do to answer. "A rise of three points on a thousand Mexicans means 30 profit , " ho stammers. "Fanks , " says Dabs , and becomes Immersed In the tape once more. People who meet Dabs for the first tlmo are usually bewildered by her haby-llko perspicuity , and the stock broker Is no exception to the rule. The admiral evades his glances of stupefaction by addressing Dabs. "What Is the trouble , little lady ? " ho asks , leaning over her chair. "Noffln1 ; I'm waver busy , " she an swers without moving her eyes from the tape. The admiral dutifully moves away and rejoins the earl and Mrs. Fane , who are now In consultation with Mr. Hands. Mrs. Fane has certain in vestments to make , and the earl , her The Men Come and Stand Over Hei Watching the Ribbon. Tustee , has accompanied her Into thi Ity. For reasons not yet apparent Habs has Insisted on being of th party , and persuaded the admiral t make It a partle carroe. While the tape machine ticks an < Jerks under the regard of her big blu eyes , the others go Into the merits o Japanese fours , colonial govornmen securities and English rails , and 1 duo course Mrs. Fane's business 1 disposed of. "W may as well have a flutter , noi we're here , " suggests the earl to hi sailor friend. The admiral concurs with a no < "What would you advise ? " he asks th stock broker. "Grand Trunks and Hudson Hay are looking up , " answers Mr. Hand Impartially. "You'd much better stand In wl me , " murmurs Babs from the othc end of the room. Mr. Hands sits with start 10 up a , the turns an inquiring face to his client "What Is It , Babs ? " asks the a m mlral. "I didn't know you were n leas authority on stock exchange transa tlons. " as "I'm perfec\ly serious. " Insists Dab asa "If you want to earn your winter corn , buy Mexican second profs , " Mr. Hands , through his plnce-nc ed eyes her In a fascinated way , but fee 11 0 compelled to dissent. "The very la or thing to touch. No dividend oxpec 10- od , you know , " ho observes In an u as dertono tc the carl. ol "I know .t'B not expected , " retun Babs , whose sharp oars have caug the words. "But there's goln' to bo dividend , all vo some. It's a stab at secret. " in * "My dear child ! " reprove * Mi Fane , fearful of the stock broker ta lU Ing offense. "How can you know an thing about U ? " "Oh , I've Known It for a coupls fortnlshti. I had It stwolt from tl BelUtsJni. " "BcUtelctt" repeat ! Mn. nfvcr hrard of thorn. Dabs does get to know the strangest people ! " "Iloltsleln ! " exclaims Mr. Hands with sudden Interest. "Ho'a the lendIng - Ing operator In the Mexican-market ! " "Where did you pick them up , Ilabs ? " Inquires her father. "I didn't. They picked me up In the park ono tiny and took me for a wldo In their motor car. It'o n Cantilever , and mops up pctwol by the bucketful. Tliat'B how 1 got my Illustrated froat. " "Mops ! " gasps Mrs. Fano. "Really , Dabs , you do got hold of the most ex traordinary " "Let's hear about her new friends , " Interposes the carl. "Who are they , Dabs ? " "I only V-now Percy , weally. He's their son. I met him at a Juvenllo party ; but I got my maid to look them up In "Who's Who , " and It says they're an old Jacoblto family. There Is somclln' curious about their noses. And old Mr. DcltBteln takes hours to tell you anyflng evan wlv all the Us left out. " "Dut where do they live ? " demands Mrs. Fane. "In n place called Dayswater where the 'buses come from , " explains Dabs. "Was It at the party that Mr. Percy became confidential about Mexicans ? " asks the admiral. Dabs allows her diminutive shoul- dorr n aMghtly contemptuous shrug. "Yea , " Hho admits. "When a boy Is epwls wlv you he always tells you his pwlvate affairs. " Mrs. Fane dooms It essential to lift her eyebrows censoriously. "It was private , then ? " ponders the carl. "Ravhor , daddy ! Ho said the only over person besides me who knew a word about It was the head rabbit. " There Is a pause while they revolve her meaning. "Chief Rabbi ! " exclaims Mr. Hands , with sudden inspiration. "It must bo something very exceptional , or Belt- stein wouldn't would you mind tell ing us exactly what he said , my dear ? " Doforo Dabs answers she opens the Httlo Jeweled bag lhat hangs on her ivrlst and exhibits a banknote. "You'll put this on for mo ? " sha asks. "It's some of my 'Sarewltch' wlnnln's. " "That's all right , Dabs , " promises the admiral. "Well , " proceeds Dabs , while the throe men hang on her words , "he said he'd hoard his favor say that Mexicans were goln' to soar to heaven when the dividend came out , and that if I could pick up a few seconds profs in the street next Friday before free o'clock I should go home foelln' li carat. And I wasn't to bwearo a wort to anyone. " "What a little horror the boy mus1 bo ! " deprecates Mrs. Fane. "He is , " allows Dabs ; "but It's soft flng all the same. " "Friday three o'clock ! " muses Mr Hands , looking at his watch. "If wi only can " "Spoil the Egyptians ! " augment the earl grimly. There is a short consultation be tween the three men and then Mi Hands hurries out Five minutes later ho returns rather out of breath , and announce that ho has got 11,000 second prefoi ence at C1V4 five each for the oar and the admiral , and the odd thousam for Dabs. "It's like racln' , only not so excll In' , " observes Dabs as she turns one more to the tape. As she speaks , the machine , whlcl has been silent for half a minute , rt commences ticking. The men com and stand over her , watching It. * good yard and a half of ribbon slowl exudes In spasmodic Jerks , giving th prices of various stocks and shnrei The office clock points to five minute past three and Mr. Hands , watching 1' ' grows anxious. "Here they come ! " crie * Dabs , a the words MEX 1st appear , followe by the price , and then 2nd Is dii closed with the quotation 01 % . Mi Hands seizes the ribbon and reads o the figures that are now coming a fast as the operator at the other en can send them. "Two to a half three three and quarter four ! " Ho ignores the fln i preference stock. "Four and a half- i five ! Dividend three and throe-qua tcrs per cent. ! Well , I never ! " "That's good enough ! " cries th earl. "Detter close. They'll be up ai other point by the tlmo you get to th house ! " 3 Once more Mr. Hands hurries out- thls time , In his excitement , forgettln his hat. Dabs climbs down from h < stool. "It's all over bar the shoutln' , " st remarks calmly. "How much hai wo won , daddy ? " "Dy Jove , they've touched 60 ! cries the admiral at the tape. "You'll rake in at least 60 for yoi share , young woman ! " laughs tl earl. earl.Dabs Dabs looks up with a smile at tl admiral. "Well , how do you like tl city , shipmate ? " she asks mlechle oualy. "I think it's a thundering fine plai to como to with you , Dabs ! " is h prompt answer. "I'm so glad , " sbo drawls. "Dut flnk the Beitstelns have a good deal do wlv it. I shall have to leave can on thorn to-morrow , I suppose. " "You may as well leave mine , tc Babs. " says Mrs. Fane meekly. How l ThltT If you hear that a woman Is a genl it does not surprise you. But somebody says she cap cook you fi dead. Chicago Record-Herald. Btypnd Understanding. What a woman lUtes aWjut her ht band taplanln ! hl polUUsU s can't undent&nd it any MUff tai ho d M. Summer Days arc those in which you don't want to feel uncomfortable or be annoyed with tooth aches or tooth troubles of an- kind If they can be avoided. If your teeth need filling , bridging1 or crowning we will do it so care fully that you will not mind it when you .s Mn our chair and have your dental work dot. scientifically. J. C. YUTZY Falls City , Nebraska rsT2"T/ * * * T'W' * ' $ * t * Safety and Accommodation | arc what we offer you safety for your money and * accommodation in handling- your business. Your account solicited. * $ ? May 22d , 1903 $20,493.23 May 22d , 1905 $35,174.03 J May 22d , 1907 $39,225.17 * ? May 22d , 1908 $61,079.08 4 Farmers' State * > ( Operating Under State Inspection and Control ) PRESTON , NEBRASKA < * l * * ! * * ! * * * ! * 111 ii 111111111 n 111111 in D. S. flcCarthy Prompt attention given to the removal of house hold goods. PHONE NO. 211 Hill Illlll Mill II IIII'HH ' C. H. 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