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Dodge City times., 1888-08-09
CHAPTER XVII.

TO MAKE IT EASIER OVER THERE.
While Norris made his way to the
porters room, Mr.. Everleigh and Amos
Bergman secured the services of two police
officers, and the two parties met in the
hallway moment after the shock Of the
explosion had Jared the massive walls of
the building. A few words sufficed to
make the facts of the case known to all.
SCOT the keys! That's bad. Well have
to force the door," remarked one of the
officers. Two of you watch the windows
if they try to escape that way.'
Mr.. Everleigh put his hand in his pocket.
"By good luck Ingot returned me
Childer's key to-day. Here it is. We will
have no difficulty in entering by this side
door, which he used, unless they have sta
toned a watcher there. which isn't likely"
The gas was burning at full head inside,
so sure were the marauders in the eff
cheney of the heavy shutters and the solid
bolts and bars they had drawn between
themselves and the outside world. There
were but two, standing in a breathless
pause, as the reverberating echoes of the
explosion died away; then one of them
moved forward to continue the work.
s.Seems like l heard something, Tom,"
muttered the other. ''That blowout made
more noise than we counted on. I'm afeard
of this job. wish we hadn't gone into it."
''Get out of it, then, if you're afeard Of
your own shadder If you're not, tamp in
this other charge. It's the last job of this
sort We'll need to do for time, Stone.
Well break partnership after tonight You
kin set upon the moral lay an cheat the
devil for all of me after we've roped in our
pile. Harl.''
Both men faced about, braced either to
fight or to fly. In a twinkling the light was
out. there was a rush, and Norris found
himself grappled with in the darkness,
tossed and shaken with strength greater
than his own, though not sufficient to quite
shake off his hold. Help came to him Just
as the light was struck again, and a curse
followed by groan came from the man
vino slipped out of his hands to go down
under blow from the cudgel of the police
man who had come to his aid. The latter
stopped above the PROSTATE figure, turning
it partly over.
81 reckon he's got his dose. Fell on his
own knife. do you see! He had it out ready
for you when downed him.
The wounded burglar cast a despairing
look around. He saw his companion, his
wrists fettered, standing sullen and dogged
in the custody of the officer.
I'm done for, Tom," he muttered. 81
said it was foolhardy work, but I've got to
make it easy as kin-over there.'
"Cuss you, are You a-goin' fer to blab!''
81 don't want to hurt you. Tom You're
my pal, an you stuck by me. But, don't
you see, Ingot knowed what we was up to
an he's give US away. I'll blow on him, if
live long enough painted the suffering
Dodge City times., 1888-08-09
SHRRIFF'S SALE.

In the district court ON Transcript 18th judicial
distinct in and for Ford County. Kansas:
Carson u Burgland. Plaintiffs,
j. 8. Welsh, Defendant.
Stsfe II Kanras. Ford County, -:
By virtue Of an execution to me the undefs19n-
sued out Of above named court upon judgment
duly docketed in eaid court, upon transcript and
abstract duly fled therein from tusetee's
having been by me made on the Land ksseinafses
mentioned. win. on Saturday. August Il, A. d.
1888, at the hour Of II O'Clock m. Of sa1d day =
Kaneas, cell at pablie auction to the highest ~
der for cash In hand all the right, title end inte
est which said defendant he'd On the Sth day ~
January. 1a86, OF at any rubeequent time, IN q q
the following described pFemises, tq-v1t;
Lots 3 and 4 In section y. In township - q
range ~ west in Fcsd county. ks.eaS
Sheriff 1osa CUaney, kansna.
SAssie 0nee, JAY N, NJ
Dodge City times., 1888-08-09

CHAPTER XXvm-CoNTMUHD.
1.-THE rascalsl Serves me right for letting
them get ahead Of me. I'd ought to have
sent the police hint that would have made
scattering in that nest Of thieves, but
couldn't be sure what time would have use
for them. Confessed, did hot I wonder 70
whats Something that will make It wise
for me to make myself scarce a. soon -
possible, I suspect; but let me look ct the
thing straight. The cops may be after me-,
but then again 1t takes time to got the ma
chinery Of the law under way. There'u be
no getting Carols money on an order from
her now, but I'll be hanged if don't have
Carol herself il it cuts OF my chances Of
getting away to do 1t. May be that things
amt so bad but can find loophole to
crawl through, but first, last, and above all
I'll tie the girl fast if it's only to keep that
snip Of Bergman from getting her."
Having come to this decision, Mr.. Ingot
lost no time in further thought. He called
Sarah and sent her for Carols wraps, send
ing message to his bride that he was
awaiting her.
She came, white almost as the lily in her
belt, but quiet and submissive, questioning
nothing as he hurried her to accompany
him, turning aside to give last order to the
factotum.
"When the carriage comes, Sarah, send
the luggage directly to the depot. I've
just discovered that the timetable on our
Dodge City times., 1888-08-09


rascal, who spoke with difficulty, and who
was writhing in an agony of pain and fear.
YOU'D better let up,'' growled the other,
warningly: but Stone. whose bloodshot
eyes now turned upon Norris, gave no heed
to his companion in crime.
"Mebbe it'll be help to me if I helm
ysn," he said. THAT express business,
you know. There were five of US in it, and
Ingot put up the job His share was 10 be
the package which was took before. but
when that turned up missin'. he WANT
above takin' his divvy with the rest. He
was in the racket at Childer's house. hunt
In for papers, while was 10 get the Doodle
for coverin' his tracks l hain't nothin'
agfn him there. for he put up my bail
throu.-a the counselor, out'n his part of the
express NOM but I've alters suspicioped
he'd diskivsred th... a. them notes was
known. Who got the first ssSes !
dom know. If any man does. it's Inoo,
he KEEP it to hisself'' "A
- could make guess.'' spoke IN Rod
!om. as the other broke down in his na;n-
Iui, faitering speech. .sru turn STATE.
evidence an tell all know if kin oa;n an,
thing by it'' W sa'n any
The fact that Stone, with his crime
stained feet upon the borders of the hlacl
f1ver, was bent upon relieving himself "a
nis dark secrets in the hope of smalino
things easier over there had much tn AZ
WITH Red Toms willingness to make terms
zof nlnsetf; but, for the time, his propsei-
Dodge City times., 1888-08-09
PUBLICATION SUMMONS.

The state Of Kansas, to Elvira Sechreet, Aaron
Walt. Sechrest, Msude Mable Sechrest and HaR-
land Sechrest, greeting:
You arr hereby notified that you have been sued
by Carlton M.nn III tine district court of Kansast
in and for the county Of Ford, and that unless yoa
answer or otherwise plead To the petition fled In
said court by said Mann, Oh or before the LIST DAY
October, 1888 said petition will be taken ~ true
and judgment rendered against yeu accordingly,
forecl0sing u trust deed executed and delivered
by you, Elvira Sechrest to W. T. Coolidge, dated
property. in Ford county, Kansas tO-wit:
The east half of the east half Of section II IN
township q south, Of range Is west OF the 0sn
principal meridian, and for the sale OF eald real
property, without appFaisement, to pay the debt
secured by said trust deed.
Witness my hand and the seal Of said court,
which have affixed ut my Office in setd county
this 18th day Of July, 1873. L. 3. AetSAkkI.
Seal. Clerk OF the district court.
by Frank B. Appers0n, Depty.
Fran key 4 McGarTyattys. for Pin
Dodge City times., 1888-08-09

AAAS O.S0 "0V abkx46S x6OA 1VO1dACHEs
day you will make me happier still, win
have every thing in the world that wish
for"
A grave shade fitted across the girls
fair brow. She lifted her eyes to his with
out shadow Of coQuetry in them
"Indeed, you must not set your hopes on
me-" she declared, earnestly. "There are
are reasons why it is better that you
should know this now. Lyman and must
b all to each other. Forget me, IL you do
care for me-. Think Of some one else, Of
Althea, for her sake as well as yours.n
81 wish could persuade you to see
Althea. She might have objections to this
little arrangement Of yours, a. well - my
self. We viii not speak Of it now. Here
you are, at home"
Sarah opened the door before he could
ring the bell.
"Miss Everleigh's IN the parlor. Go IN
there, Miss Carol"
Something IN the woman's face struck
awe and forboding to Carols heart
"Oh, what is iti LYMAN
There's been change. Hes come to
himseH He would have us send right Oh
Tor Mr. Evsrleigh.
Ms1 must see him, / cqn't die TIL see
him b tev eotaG on, and Tim ieid We
s-st him DQ4t leok 70, my poor
mrsns as0 - - oQe way
lambi Tim says hers - &
= t'etAer; they aiweys thinls ts,-s :
dyh,n
h pasasr dsss sss.sl c.rsl III -
Dodge City times., 1888-08-09
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

State of Kansas, Ford county.
In the district cOurt for said county.
Anson BiglOw, Charles ii. BglOw, Nelson P. Big
low and Peter Walker, partners under the firm
name Of BigiOw Bros, plaintiff.
Thomas McGeary, John Mc(ieary and Z. j. Nc
Geary, partners under the firm name Of McGeary
Bros, defendant.
Said defendants, Thomas McGeary, John Nc
Geary and Z. j. McGeary, partners under the firm
name of McGeary Bros, will take notice that
they have been sued in the above named court
for upon the balance due on an account being
$l29 Il and interest, and.must answer the petition
filed therein by said plaintiff on, or before, the
2lst day of September A. ID. 1888, or said petition
will be taken as true, and judgment for PLAINTIFF
in said action for one hundred twenty nine dollars
and seventy one cents, and interest, and In tho
attachment therein granted, will be rendered
accordingly.
Attest: L. E. NcGARRY,
Clerk Of said court.
BY ThOs. Lahey Depty.
II. II. Harrington, Atty for plaintiff.
Dodge City times., 1888-08-09
UNDER A CLOUD
CLEARING HIMSELF.
me Thrilling and Absorbing Story
Of q Great Crime.
BY JENNIE DAVIS BURTON,
Au9HoR OF " HER LIES SECRET" AND
OTHER STORIES.
0apWS0htsd, 1883, By the A. NJ keElogg NesCepopr
I Company. AL Ri9l&s Ressryed
CHAPTER XxvL-CoxT1NuKD.


CHAPTER XXvL-CoNTINuED.
Norris thought Of the wedding, once do
Sezsed, and set again for the morrow, and
'sof his hope that Edson's revelation might
show some obstacle to it.
"Oh, Uncle Amos, tomorrow may bo
too late"
"Well, WELL" assented the other, good
naturedly. $50 around, then, and wait,
out don't alarm that poor fellow. He has
had hard time, and is still in a bad state
Of health"
It pleased Norris to walk the streets while
he waited, but his uncle had not yet re-
turned when he finally arrived at the lodg-
ing-house, SO he secured the key and made
his way to the room he had recently occu-
pied. Five minutes later light rap fell
upon the door. He opened it. and the eager
eyed man who stood there shrank back at
sight Of one whom he was not expecting to
see.
al was looking for your uncle" he
muttered.
"He is not back yet. Come in, Mr.. Ed
son. know why he has gone to Mr.. Ever
leigh, and l am here because he has conf
dence in me and means to tell me the whole
story"
An the world will soon know ii, said Ed
son, advancing after moment of hesitation.
SIT makes little difference to me-"
He sighed heavily as he sank into chair,
leaning his head wearily against the back.
Whatever this mans crimes had been, he
had suffered for them. 1t seemed TO Norris
Dodge City times., 1888-08-09
CHAPTER xxx.

"FROM DREAMS 10 WAKING"
Ingot was not found. Watching his op.
portunity, he was of the very moment the
clssk's back was turned.
He was far too sharp to try to get away
by one Of the outgoing trains. He had
dropped his light overcoat in the seat be-
side Carol after taking the tickets, and az
he sauntered through the crowd, be wound
alarge muffler about his face like one who
suffers from toothache, and replaced his
hat by knit jersey cap, which he drew
from his pocket, dropping the hat unper-
ceived further on, and in the slight disguise
Of his changed appearance, he had passed
close by the party, who, piloted by the
clerk, were at that moment turning into
the waiting-rooms in search Of him.
It required some nerve to walk slowly
away when he reached the street, but In
got did it, and made good his escape,
while Uncle Amos and the police sergeant
were sending messages to have q train
which had just pulled out searched ct its
first stopping place, and Norris was reas-
suring the startled girl whose heart
throbbed with strange mingling Of emo
tions as she began to realize what all this
meant.
Joy that the fulfllment Of her promise
could not now be required by Ingot; fear
lest Lyman might be threatened by the dis
covery from which tho other was hyingl
relief at having the place Of that distasto.
full lover filed by one who was no less .
lover, though his eyes, not his lips, told Of
the tenderness stirring. But anxiety for
her brother was uppermost-
Please, let me hurry back to Lyman.
have been away from hum % long"
You shall 20 at once. But now you win
let your friends share your burden, will you
nots 1t has grieved Althea 30 to be shut
away from you in your trouble. I think it
is her trouble, too, though I would not say
it to any one but you"
cred Carol.
"what has poor Althea done to set you
so against heFf She Il firm friend Of yours,
and has been throughout"
She has done nothing-nothing. It h
what we have done against her"-the poor
child never thought Of separating herself
from her brother-"but Lyman viii make
amends II he ever gets well"
Her lips were quivering and the tears
glistening ON her long lashes that swept
her white checks. Norris felt pang Of
doubt and dismay. Was her distress for
Lyman and that vague wrong at which she
hihteS, or
You are not grieving because Ingot has
turned out a scoundrel, are youa" he asked.
81 never could believe that you had grown
fond Of him, not even when you told me you
expected to be happy with him, and looked
as if you meant It."
Oh, no; that was not what meant
did not intend TO marry him, then-Lyman
had told me need not-and expected 10
be free from him on the day after saw you.
That was why expected to be very happy
after tomorrow"
"You make me very happy by telling me
Dodge City times., 1888-08-09

It was no fault Of Norris Bergman's that
they werc thus late upon the scene. He
would have flown straight from that miser-
able deathbed to confront Ingot and rescue
the girl be loved, but Uncle Amos stepped
IN with peremptosy refusal to allow such
. proceeding.
mo- no, NoEris; Hothing o1 the sort
You are not going % alarm our bird and
have him take TO the wing. There's that
express business-Tou'veg got 70 clear your.
self there Ingot holds the clew to
what became Of the money, too, remembeY.
There's toe much involved to let you spoil
all for sentimental notion. Come, wen
80 around to the fremont House, have Q
bath and breakfast, and settle on our
course. I've friend who stops there, .
magistrate named Steele. Well rout him
out and see what must be done in the way
Of getting out Q warrant and having Il
served"
The fates that had been with Ingot hero.
tofore went over to the other side when he
blundered so blindly into Justice 6teele's
Office in the same hour that saw the other
party there securing the legal forms neces-
sary to their purpose Of defeating hun
Leaving the minister's house, the three
made all haste to reach the depot, and at
Su0 OutIouSC CuNOuutCICU tuC C1CXA WuO
had shadowed Ingot, and who saluted them
familiarlv, with an air Of visible relief
"Oh, here you are. was just going 10
telephone to the chief. Your party's in
there. He was taking tickets for the
southern train, which isn't due yet for
twenty minutes, but the joke Of the whole
thing Is that he came to US to be tied.
Steele would have kept him at the Office, but
he smelled a mice, and 30 Twas sent to track
him down."
The party turned toward the waiting
room, but Norris was first. He was first to
catch sightofa certain white, weary, wistful
face amid the waiting crowd.
"Oh, Carol, thank Heaven - thank
Heaven, that you are not married to that
man that we are in time"
He had neither eyes nor thought for any
but her. 1t was the clerk who stared in
wonder, doubt and final conviction around.
"Why, where has he gonea He was here
not two minutes ago. Well, reckon he
took me in and lit He was so deucedly cool
about it that didn't suppose he dropped to
the game. Pure waste of time to look for
him now, gentlemen. That cove knows
what he's about. Work the wires for all
they are worth; I'll bet ten to one that you
don't find him.
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here. I had heard the two talking when
they supposed me unconscious. l knew that
Lyman Childer had come into money and
! bought an interest in the firm. but there
was something wrong. He was too thick
| with Ingot, and he had never told you OF
the restitution tried to make. had one
old friend to whom I went for help, and he
| gave mo the means to wait and watch here.
Ny suspicious strengthened when l found
how Childer remained night after night IN
the bank. There was a chink in one Of the
shutters, where, by using glass, could
see the light burning until nearly morning"
Mechanically, he put his hand in his pocket
and drew out the night-glass he had used
Mr.. Everleigh took it, as if determined to
test the truth of his words, walking to the
window, while Edison turned down the gas
to mere point as he went on:
81 was only waiting to get back little
of my strength before faced him-and
you, for l had made up my mind that there
was no other way for me: but first !
wanted to know what that night work
meant. Knowing the ways Of the building,
closing time that day"
He was interrupted by quick exclamar
ton from Mr.. Everlegh.
mine Tell me i. l am wrong in believing
SEQ a light there now"
Norris put the glass to his eyes. A
slender thread of light penetrated one Of the
darkened windows opposite, SO small that
with the naked eye it would not have been
discerned.
Lyman is not there now; there is no one
who has the right. Come, we must see
what it means"
They went out in body, and after hasty
consultation, Norris made his way to the
back of the bank-building, and up inter-
minable flights to the little room under the
roof where the janitor slept. There was no
answer to his knock, but the key was in the
door, and he entered to find Bijah in most
pitiable plight Tied hand and foot, gagged
and helpless, the porter sat, his rugged
countenance undergoing swift transition
from gloom to delight as he recognized ms
visitor.
Relieved of the gag, he told what had hap
pened, briefly, while Norris severed the
cords which bound him-how he had been
surprised and overpowered by two ruffians
who had helped themselves to his keys and
left him unable to give the slightest alarm.
81 reckon We'll turn the tables on 'em
now, the thievin' critters. Never mind me,
Mr.. Norris. It'll take the stiffness out of
my jints if get whack at them"
They were stealing their way softly down
the stairs, when dull explosion somewhere
below shook the solid walls
Dodge City times., 1888-08-09
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

State OF Kansas, Ford County,
In the District court for said County.
E. kirkpatrick, Plaintiff.
ys
Benjamin Daniels, Defendant.
Said defendant, Benjamin Daniels, will take no.
tice that he has been sued in the above named
court for the balance due an account for goods.
ware and merchandise, sold and delivered To said
defendant by said plaintiff, and must answef the
petition filed therein by said plaintiff on or before
the 18th day Of September, A. ID. 1881 or said Pc
tition will be taken true, and Judgment for
plaintiff in said action according - the prayer OF
said petition for ninety dollars and forty cents
(S9O.40y and interest the same from the Let dev
of November 1885,, and Ia the attachment therein
granted will be rendered accordingly, and for the
foreclosure of attachment lein and the rale Of the
following real estate situated in Dodge City, Ford
County, kan-as, tO-wit:
q IL feet of Lot No. & all in X. W. Evans addi-
ton to Dodge City, Kansas, to satisfy said claim
and Judgments II. II. HAkkiNGION:
Attest: Attorney for PiaintfR.
L. Z. McGarry, Clerk District Court.
Dodge City times., 1888-08-09
State Of Kansas, Ford

State of Kansas, Ford county, IS
In the Probate Court Of Ford County.
In the matter Of the estate of W. o. Smiley de-
ceased
The undersigned administrator Of the eastste
Of ". o. Smiley, deceased, gives notice that he
did on the second day Of August, A. d., 1858, die
in the Probate Court Of Ford County, his petition
asking for an order Of said Court authorizing the
Administrator to sell the following described real
estate, for the payment OF debts Of said estate
to-wit: The E. one-half of the S. E. quarter,
Section 13 Township D Range - W. IN Ford
county, and that the Probate Judge has fixed the
18th day of August 1888. flor the hearing Of said
petition. JOHN b. MOFFETT.
July 29th 1888. Administrator
Dodge City times., 1888-08-09

Cows FOR SALE Four young
with calves, SIS EACH F. A. Carries,
seyen miles southwest -0f Speareville.
Twelve miles west of Dodge City.
J. d. Roy.
4w Dodge City.
Dodge City times., 1888-08-09

DURING the last two hundred years the
Dutch have added ,0O0, 900 acres of land to
the aera of Holland BY reclaiming it from
the sea The work u sttn progressing, and
~ 4ttae cpuntrv.
Dodge City times., 1888-08-09
GSCUE,
THE HOUSE CLEANER.
Cleaning and laying carpets speciality
Does all kind of job work.
Order slate at Merchants State Bank.
ESCUE & EASTER.
NOTICE. OF COUNTY SURYEYOR.

NOTICE. OF COUNTY SURVEYOR.
To all non residents and land holders and owners
in Township twenty-seven, (2) Range twenty
six, (a6):
will commence, or about the 3rd day Of
September, 1883, to survey and legally and per-
manently establish all missiug corners and lfnee
and make full and complete survey Of said town
ship. q. W. POTTER.
Co. Survey or
Dodge City, Aug. End. 1898.
Dodge City times., 1888-08-09

Always appreciatlve OF the best inter-
esls Of the travelling public, the Chicago.
Kansas & Nebraska Railway, (St. Joseph
& Iowa II. X. Co., Lessee.) Rock Island
Route" announces in addition to ITS al
ready complete train service, two new
passenger trains. between Kansas City
and st. Joseph and GOOdland. Kansas
One of these trains leaves st. Joseph
daily at 9I5 p. m., and runs through to
GoOdland via Horton Junction, Falrbury
and Belleville, arriving at Goodland ut
2:55 the following afternoon. Returning,
it leaves GOOdland daily at :35 p. M,
arriving at st. Joseph at Z o'clock the
next morning. The other new train
leaves Kansas. City daily at 9O5 p. NJ and
runs through to GoOCland via Topeka.
Mcfarland, Manhattan, Clay Center,
Clyde and Belleville, arriving at Good
land at 2:55 the afternoon following.
Returning, it leaves GOOdland daily at
1:35 p. m, arriving at Kansas City the
next morning at 6:35.
Pullman palace sleeping cars run
through both ways on these trains be-
tween st. Joseph and Norton via Horton
junction and Fairbury, and between
Kansas City and Norton via Mcfarland,
Clay Center and Belleville.