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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31

"Yes, yes, know; 8 matter of four thou sand more or leSs but where is it to come from2 that's the question. Cossey's do not like land now any more than other banks do However, I'll see my principal about it. But, George, l can't possibly get up to the castle at Il. I have got churchwarden's meeting at a quarter to-about that west pinnacle, you know It is in 6 most dangerous condi- tion; and, by the way, before you go should like to have your opinion, as practical man, as to the best way to deal with it. To rebuild it would cost a hundred and twenty pounds, and that is more than we see our way to pay at present, though can promise fifty, if they can scrape up the rest. But about the squire. I think that the best thing can do will be to come up to the castle to lunch, and then can talk over matters with him. Stay, will just write him a note. 'By the way, you would like glass of wine, wouldn't you, George2 Nonsense, man, here it is in the cupboard; 8 glass of wine is good friend to have handy sometimes"
 George, who, like most men of his stamp, could put away his share of liquor and feel thankful for it, drank his glass of wine while MT. Quest was engaged in writing his note, wondering meanwhile what made the lawyer so civil to him. For George did not like Mir. Quest. Indeed, it would not be too much to say that he hated him. But this was feel ing that he never allowed to appear; he was too much afraid of the man for that and in his queer way too much devoted to the old squire's interests to run the risk of imperiling them by the exhibition of any aversion to Mir. Quest. He knew more of his masters affairs than anybody living, unless it was, perhaps, MT. Quest himself, and was aware that the lawyer held the old gentleman in a bondage that could not be broken. Now George was 8 man with faults. He was some- what sly, and, perhaps, within certain lines, at times capable of giving the word honesty liberal interpretation. But among many others he had one conspicuous virtue; he loved the old squire as Highlandman loves his chief, and would almost, if not quite, have died to serve him. Indeed, as it was, his billet was no easy one, for Mir. de la Molles temper was none of the best at times; and when things went wrong, as they pretty frequently did, he was exceedingly apt to visit his wrath on the head of the devoted George, saying things to him which he should not have said. But his retainer took it all in the days work, and never bore malice, con- tinuing in his own cadging, pig headed sort of way to labor early and late to prop up bis masters broken fortunes. Indeed, had it not been for Georges contrivings and procrasti- nations, Honham Castle and its owner would have parted company long before.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
CHAPTER. VII.

EDWARD CO@SEY, ESQ-
 After George had drunk his glass of wine and given his opinion as to the best way to deal with the dangerous pinnacle on the Boisingham church, be took the note, united the fat pony and rambled off back to Hon. ham, leaving the lawyer alone. AS soon as he was gone Mr. Quest threw himself back in his chair-an old oak one, by the way, for he had very pretty taste in antiquities and positive mania for collecting them-and plunged into a brown study.
 Presently he leaned forward, unlocked the top drawer of his writing table and extracted from it letter addressed to himself, which he had received that very morning It was from the principals of the great banking firm of Cossey & Son, and dated from their head office in Mincing lane. This letter ran as follows:
 Private and confdential.1 "DEAR SIR-We have considered your re- port as to the extensive mortgages which we hold upon the Honham Castle estates, and have given due weight to your arguments as to the advisability of allowing MT. de Ia Molle time to give things chance of right ing. But we must tell you that we can see no prospect of any such solution of the mat ter, at any rate for some years to come. All the information that we are able to gather points to a further decrease in the value of
 
 on the mortgages in question is moreover @ year in arrear, probably owing to the non- receipt of rents by MT. de la Molle. Under these circumstances, much as it grieves us to take action against MT. de Ia Molle with | whose family we have had dealings for flve generations, we can see no alternative but foreclosure, and hereby instruct you to take the necessary preliminary steps to bring it about in the usual manner. We are, pre- suming that MT. de la Molle Is not in 8 posi- tion to pay off the mortgages, quite aware of the risks of a forced sale, and shall not be astonished if, in the present unprecedented condition of the land market, such a sale sh ould result in a loss, although the sum recoverable does not amount to half the valuation of the estates, which was undertaken at our instance about twenty years ago, on the occasion of the first advance. The only alternative, however, would be for us to enter into possession of the property or to buy 1t in. But this would be a course totally inconsistent with the usual practice of the bank, and, what is more, our confidence in the stability of landed property is so utterly shattered by our recent expert ences that we can not burden ourselves by such course, preferring to run the risk o1 an immediate loss, which, however, we hope that the historical character of the property and Its great natural advantages as Q reA dential estate will avert, or at the least mini mixe.
 ''Be so good as to advise us by an early post of the steps you take in pursuance oi these instructions.
 '.We are, dear sir, your obedient servants,
 "CossEY & SoN.
 "W. Quest, Esq.
 "R. s.-We have thought it better to ad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
recollecting himself, "why should I interfere

recollecting himself, "why should I interfere in itT'
 1T do not think" answered Mir. Quest, ig- noring the latter part of the question, ''that with your prospects you would find it difh- cult to get thirty thousand or twice thirty thousand pounds I know several who would consider it an honor to lend the money to 8 Cossey, if only for the sake of the introduc- tton-that is, of course, provided the secur- ity was of a legal nature"
 "Let me see the letter." said Edward.
 Mir Quest handed him the document con- veying the commands of Cossey & Son, and he read it through twice.
 "The old man means business" !" he said as he returned it, "that letter was written by him, and when he has once made up his mind it is useless to try and stir him. Did you say that you were going to see the squire to- dayg
 ''No, I did not say so, but as matter of fact am. His man, George-a shrewd fel- low, by the way, for one of these bumpkins- came with a letter asking me to go up to the castle, so shall get round there to lunch. It is about this fresh loan that thegold gentle man wishes to negotiate. Of course shall be obliged to tell him that instead of giving a fresh loan we shall have to serve a notice on him."
 Don't do that just yet" said Edward. with OeclS1on 'WrlGe Co the house ana say Cnat their instructions shall be attended to. There is no hurry about the notice, though don't see how I am to help in the matter. Indeed there is no call upon me" Every we'll, MT. Cossey. And now, by the way, are you going to the castle this after noonW
 'Yes, believe so. Whya" Well, I want to get up there to luncheon, | and am in fix. Belle will want the trap | to go there this afternoon. Can you lend me | your dog cart to drive up, and then perhaps you would not mind if she gave you lift this afternoon"
 "Very well, i" answered Edward, that Is if it suits Mrs. Quest. Perhaps she may object to carting me about the countryF'
 II have not observed any such reluctance on her part, |" said the lawyer dryly, ''but we can easily settle the question. l must go home to get some plans before I attend the vestry meeting about that pinnacle. Will you step across with me and we can ask her?'
 'Oh, yes," he answered. q have nothing particular to do."
 And accordingly, as soon as MT. Quest had made some small arrangements and given particular directions to his clerks as to his whereabouts for the day, they set of to- gether for the lawyers private house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
AND DIAMONDS.
 p. J. STRAIN.
TX East Main Street, Waterbury.

15 East Main Street, WaCeFDHry
 Ladies, silver Watches from $500 to $100o. Ladies gold watches from $15.o0 upwards A and warranted for two years. Gents silver watches from $500 to $s5o0 stem winders der. . fine line of those goods which will be sold very low. Chains and charms in almost endless varieties IS carat gold wedding rings Stone and Diamond rings from $1O upwards. I have the finest line of diamonds, set and loose, that can be found in the Naugatuck valley These are for I make a speciality of those goods and can give my customers the benefit of my experience in very low prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31

To be continued
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-31
POSTOFFICE
Mails Close.

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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15
NormalitieS.

g. Norm0llt1eS.
The stenography class is booming
this term.
The "Social Glass" will be ready in
about two weeks.
We noticed eye editor" of the Dem.
ocRAT out Saturday night walking
around with the ''ladies and lassies.' d
A class in commercial law to be
taught by Mr.. e. G.. Cole, county at
torney, has been added to the program
this term.
Mrs. Stryker and Miss Ada Laugh
lin leave to-day as delegates from the
college TO attend the Nv. C. A. con-
vention to be held at Newton the 10Th.
Tuesday morning school opened UNI
der more promising circumstances
than ever before. The enrolment
still continues to increase. We intend
to give an excellent report ten weeks
later.
The speakers acquitted themselves
creditably last Friday and Saturday
evenings. A large number were in
attendance both evenings, especially
Saturday night when the reunion was
held.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

A GENTLEMAN who came up from
Cowley county called at our Office this
morning and informed us that the re-
publicans at Arkansas City run in
nearly a hundred men from the Indian
Territory and voted them in that city.
He says he saw two men vote who are
residents and city officers of Ponca, a
town twenty-five miles south of the
state line. Let us investigate the cleo
ton frauds Of Kansas and say no more
OF the frauds in the south Larned
Nous.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Mr.. Jones Krum, living near this
city, came to town Wednesday after
noon with q load Of wheat, and while
at the mill was taken suddenly with
appoplexy: and died at 4:30, being
sick but one hour and half. He
died at the home of his daughter, Mrs
D. II. Halliday, and will be buried
from there Friday afternoon at 2
o'cloch. Mr.. Krum was nearly 60
years of age, and was apparently feel
ing az we'll as usual when he came to
town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15
Pilesi PILES Piles !

DR.. Williams Indian PileO Ointment il
the only sure cure for Blind, bleeding
or Itching Piles ever discovered. It
never fails to cure old chronic cases
of long standing.
Judge Coons, Maysville, Kentucky,
says: CDR. Williams Ointment cured
me after years ofsuffering.
Judge Coffin bury, Cleveland, Ohio.
says: I found by experience :,
Willism's Indian pr .nat DR..
immeAi.A- - ointment gives
--..e and permanent relief.
We have hundreds of such testl
Imonials. Do not suffer an instan
longer. Sold by g. A. Hooper. Ey
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15
We Tell You Plainly

that Simmons Liver Regulator will rid
you of Dyspepsia. Headache, Constipa-
ton. and Biliousness. It will break
up chills and fever aud prevent their
return. and is complete sntidote for
all malarial poison-yet entirely free
from quinine or calomel. Try it, and
you will be astonished at the good re-
suits of the genuine Simmons Liver
Regulator, prepared by j. III Zeilin
& Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Negotiations are now being had for
stone with which to build the founda.
ton for the salt plant. The company
is so confident that they will find salt
when they start for it that they will
begin the erection of buildings,as::soon
as they begin boring. The demand
for stone:wiil give lots of Jour farmers
winter work, qurrying and hauling in.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Ellinwood Items.
We can sum it. up in few words
we got ''sc0oped."
Pete Olivet left for a visit to his old
home in nlionis, last Wednesday.
John Farrell and Frank Christopher
left last Tuesday fox Washington
Territory.
Some one who has taken the trouble
to keep himself informed, reports that
since the beginning of the hot winds
in July, there has 72O covered wagons
passed through Marion Center, going
east.
Charley Bacon killed last week the
most beautiful and the same time the
oldest looking crane we ever saw.
Whether or not 1t is a freak of nature
or new variety of crane we are not
able to say, but that is neither sstrue
blue' or sand hill. we do know. It is
q beautiful brown color and measures
near eight feet from tip to tip of wing.
Charley has it stuffed and en- exhibit
ton.
Wheat in all parts of the country ia
reported In fine condition, and the
promises OF big crop next year IL from
the present indications, very good,
The farmers, dusgusted with the dis
astrous result Of too much s'c0rn farm
ing," done in the last two years, have
made mighty effort this tall. and the
this county tbs fSli = n :,
=. - Iar in excess o
-..-s ever known before.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15
Thanksgiving Bali.

On the night Of the 29th inst, the
fire boys will give q dance at the
opera house. They have made q com
plete success on former occasions, and
have resolved To out do themselves on
Thanksgiving night. Negotiations are
under way for the best music to be
obtained in this part of the country,
and most pleasant time is promised
TO all who love that kind of amuse.
ment. Make your arrangements now
to attend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Five hundred bushels of sweet pota-
toes on less than two acres, Is the crop
of Jason Newly, raised on his farm
on Cow creek. By actual measure
ment, he got two bushels to the square
rod, which makes 800 bushels to the
acre. bringing about $175 to the acre.
Not q bad crop to have this year
Sterling Bulletin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

The country could hardly endure
presidential campaign oftener than
once in four years. Half the people
would 20 crazy. isa
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Notice our offer 70 club with Demo
rcsfs Monthly Magazine. Demosest's
10 one Of the best household magazines
published, and it is well worth the
price of subscription to any home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Lots of republicans bet on Grover
Cleveland-and lost. You see, they
could not understand how Il was pos.
sible for the American people to want
. continuation of the war tariff. And
they do not understand it yet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

One of the colored Burglars, Ed
Reeves, was bound over to tho district
court in the sum of $40, 900 bonds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Preaching at the Grand Army hall
next Sunday by Rev. Hize, of Larned.
He should have good audience.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

For some reason or reasons. there
were four rooms in which school could
not be held = few days during the cold
snap last week. This business should
be attended TO before winter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Frank Dell says he needs half a
dozen heads to wear out all the hats he
won on the late election.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Dick Glissman took n. Eppstein .
ride down Main street on . wheelbar'
row, Saturday afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

&. M. Smith has been doing q
rushing business since he opened BIZ
notion store on Forest avenue.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

A series Of revival meetings opened
at the M. E. church on Monday even
ing, and are attended. with a good deal
Of interest.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Republican editors have been strug-
Cling the past week TO see which could
show the largest cock to crow over the
election of Ben Harrison.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

DR.. s. Ayres, now of Kansas City,
came in Saturday morning to see old
friends, look after finances and tell
the boys that Missouri is all right.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

When you are next tempted 10 bet
on an election, just give your money
to your wife or sweetheart, or bette,
still, pay that hack subscription, and
you will sleep with = clearer conscience.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Some of the boys who drove up to
Pawnee Rock last saturday night .
week are not yet through laughing %
over their experience.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

If Your boy wont stay at home of
nights, and will get out with the girls.
have his mother cut his hair-sure
cure aud no charges. <Cfj
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

/ A farmer friend suggests that now is
the time to get your work in on fatten
ing hogs. He says hogs will fatten
much faster in warm weather than in
cold, and good progress should be
made during November. If you want
stock to fatten fast provide some bet>
ter protection from the storm than 3
wire corral.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

A. s. Allen got through ticket
over the salt creek route, from Frank
Eastey, ct Seda!ia, Mo. These repub.
lican friends are very generous.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

There was more fun In the air Sat
urday afternoon last than you could
shake q stick 1T. A number of the
boys fulfilled their election bets, and
several wheeibarTow loads of political
gamesters were to be seen going down
Main street.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

The wise man loveth those that do
him good, but the foolish man knoweth
not the value Of printer's ink, and
payeth no advertising bills.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Allen has his order in for holiday
goods Of all kinds-albums, cards,
toilet cases, vases, fancy glassware
everything of the latest designs and
styles.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

The republicans are preparing for a
grand joliication on Saturday of this
week. The mayor should consider the
position of that party on the question
of ''free whisky" and swear in a num-
Der of special police. This is only a
suggestion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Great Bend has just voted bonds to
erect salt works in tho city. This
commendable enterprise will likely
result in much good to our nsighbor
|city.-LArned Caronosoopc.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Will Verah, of WheatlAnd town.
eship, is very. sick with typhoid fever.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

7, This is an of year-no democrats
need apply. No charge is made for
this information, and our subscription
price il still $50 . year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

The IRE company met last Friday
night and sorted out their caps and
belts. They intend giving Thanks
giving ball. IF they do, It viii be
we'll worth waiting and preparing for.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

In it's list of Great Bend men who
are opposed to the opening Of the Ok.
lahoma country for settlement. the
Hutchinson Nesos gives the names OF
"Mr. 3. Cass. E. G.. Willis real estate,
A. j. Sunderland and B. E. Cham.
berlain real estate dealers" What the
people want to know is. who are all
those people?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Democrats, fatten up your Thanks.
giving turkeys and prepare to give
thanks that you are still permitted to
live in Gods country.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

The man who says II told you 30,
and "that is just what I expected. =
are not displaying any amount Of fore
sight-though they probably mean to
convey that impression.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

We would like about three bushels
Of good wheat; will pay better than
the market price for it, if taken on
back subscriptions.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

IF democrats had done as little trad
ing or scratching a. the republicans
tho result would have shown up some.
WHAT differently.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

When you call ct this Office for con-
ISOLATION, please do not ask us anything
about Barton county poitics-not
until next year, anyhow.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

G. II. Rolf, who is at pretent teach.
ing at Seward, formerly "printer
boy" made us pleasant call Satur-
aay afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Andy Hoisington was in the city
Monday, trying to get the laugh on
democrats. (This is one item We failed
to see in the evening Neaos.)
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

First the republicans claimed Mis-
souri,, then we heard they were claim
irg old Mexico; next they'll be afte1
claiming the island of Cuba.