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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-09
Ho6. Ebenlr be gasped, THAT amt sleep.

uOh, EbenI" be gasped, 'sthat amt sleep.
They-they are frozer'
Eben stared, specifies, for a moment,
then he rushed forward and laid his hand on
the motionless figures The touch sent q chill
through his arm. "Yes, they're gone" he
said, with catch in his breath, as he looked
at those white, upturned faces on which rest
ed smile of perfect peace.
The two young men stood looking down
pitifully at the sight. "Oh, Eb, ~ said soft
hearted William, 'are you surean ~w
Eben started Was he surel Gabriel must
have been exhausted with the loss of blood
and that long tramp through the snow, while
Letty's strength was worn away by all that
she had suffered Might not this semblance
of death be but the chill preceding it, from
which they could yet be roused1 Eben bent
down and examined them more closely, then
he shouted in excitement: "Quick, Bill! take
the team up to the village and come back
with the doctor in jiffyi Please God, wen
save 'em yet"
William wanted no second word. In an
incredibly short time he was Off and back
again with the doctor. 1t was a hard fight
in the old house that day between life and
death, but life conquered in the end
When the mornings events were known
the whole village bestirred itself to offer as
sistance. Foremost among those who came
was Mr.. Fernald
You don't deserve your good luck, you
obstinate fellow" said the old man, In a tone
that belied his harsh words; ''but for Letty's
sake we are all thankful hope after this,
Gabriel" he continued, seriously, you'll
make it up to her, ehs"
''rn try" answered Gabriel, solemnly, as
one who registers a vow. 81 know" he went
on, that twas my doing as well as Steve's.
If had been reasonable and waited-if I had
only waitedw His face contracted. Mr..
Fernald knew that he was thinking of the
little grave under the hemlock tree
SIS Steve going to dies" Gabriel asked sud-
denly
The lawyer pursed up his lips contemptu.
ousiy. "Nought Is never in danger. He's
good for many a years mischief yet, i'm
agine."
But here he was wrong. Steves injury did
not at once prove fatal but he died from it
within twelvemonth
Larry Underhill was as good as his word.
But when he came to Stonybank, he found
the mystery for which he had crossed the
ocean a mystery no longer. All that was
left him was to shake hands with Gabriel,
and wish him and Lefty happiness. And
Gabriel was glad to return these good wishes,
on learning that the artist was going to
marry Cora Fernald
So peace and happiness came back at last
to Gabriel Dallas and his wife, There is q
vacant place in their lives where little Gabri-
ellie should be, place which no other child,
however dear, can ever fill. But they have
each other again, and love and trust, and
they are content -Kate Putnam Osgood in
Detroit Free Press
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-09
Intelligence Column.

Tor sALE-FIFTEEN HUNDRED TONS OF
\ good clear Ice. II to IL inches thick Inquire
of F.. NJ Sinnet. n
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-09

NJ. j. YOUNG, Agent.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL.
RACINE AND g.. W. DIVISION.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-09
THE HIGHEST GIVING.

IL b not when we give what men call love-
That we bestow the best; but rather, when
We give some faltering soul through speech or
pen,
The needed upward impulse. that shall move
To such q noble and enduring strife,
With low desires and dreams, sets II free
To walk 10 higher paths: it's then that we
Become part OF its immortal life
tasked
Your heart beyond its power, you gave the nay;
Now looking backward DER the hard, right way,
I know you gave me better than asked
And now with clearer, triier eyes see
The everlasting truth, all doubt dispelIed.
That which you gave In that which you With
held,
Has nude you mine for all eternity
-tarotta Perry In Youths Companion
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-09

eyes. Then Gabriel turned away without a
word, and Lefty passed on silently
But one October day the baby died, with
cred up like frail little flower in the autumn
frosts. Every one was sorry, for whatever
the rights of 1t between Gabriel and his wife.
Lefty and the baby had enlisted general sym
pathy. So, in their simple way, they did
their best to comfort her, and by her wish
the tiny grave was made beneath the
branches Of q henlock tree beside the win
dow, where she could see it at her work.
Again people wondered about Gabriel
Would he be at the funeralf He was not
there, but one who was, and who saw him
the same day, thought she could never for
get the scene. Cora Fernald had come over
with her grandfather to the old house In the
hollow, but, when they were about to return
home, Mr.. Fernald recollected a matter of
business some few miles further on, SO Cora
concluded to walk back through the woods.
After the close little room down there, it was
relief to be In the open air, and she went
along enjoying the beautiful Indian summer
Like day, the splendid colors of the forest foil
age and the sweet smell of the whitening
brakes A branch of brilliant scarlet maple
caught her eye ard drew her in search of it.
Entering q small clearing, she came suddenly
upon Gabriel Dallas at the foot of the blood
red maple tree. He was sitting on a log, his
head In his hand, and great tears dropping
down bis cheeks The girl spoke with impul-
i've pity,
"Oh, Gabriel, )" she said, 81 am so sorry the
poor little thing is dead-so sorry for you
and LettyIp
Gabriel had started mp and dashed his hand
over his face, He stood hooking straight at
her, as she stopped confused.
"Thank you, I" Unanswered with grave cour-
tesy, but there are some things 1t does no
good to talk about" He touched his hat and
turned away, then, as if moved by a sudden
thought, came back again.
Miss Fernald," hesaid abruptly, do you
hear from MIR. Underhill nowf'
The young lady was taken aback by this
question, SO directly yet SO respectfully put.
But Gabriel stood waiting, and under the
spell of his gloomy black eyes she answered
hesitatingly:
why, yes--sometimes'
Don't marry him, !" said Gabriel earnestly.
Don't have anything TO do with him He Is
:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-09

Don't marry him !" said Gabriel earnestly.
"pon't have anything to do with him. He Is
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-09
A SSIGNEE'S SALE.

On the 18th day Of January next, commencing At
the hour Of two o'clock in the afternoon, the un-
dersgned, assignee Of William Ramskii, viii offer
for sale at No. 1908 Second awenue in this city, to
the highest bidder for cash in hand, the entire
stock Of clothes and gents furnishing goods
which were assigned to me By said Ramskin on
the 18th inst, to pay debts. The goods to be sold
can be INSPECTED by any party Interested ut the
place named any day, Sunday excepted. before
the sale between the hours Of two aad four o'clock
p. II.
Rock Island, NJ, Dec. aoth, 1see.
GEORGE FOSTER, Assignee.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-09

John B. Cough, wrote: For sore
throat, especially when tending to ulcer
alton. have found Ponds Extract very
beneficial"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-09

FAST MAIL TRAIN with Vestibuled trains be-
tween Chicago, Milwaukee, st. Paul and Mime
apolis.
IRA S-CONTINr NTAL ROUTE between Chi
cago, Con neil Bluffs, Omaha and the Pacific
Coast.
GREAT NATIONAL ROUTE between Chicago
Kansas City and st. Joseph, Mo.
500 MILES OF ROAD reaching all principal
POINTS in Illinois, Wisconsin. Minnesota, Iowa.
Missouri and Dakota.
For maps. time tables, rates Of passage and
freight, etc, apply TO the nearest station agent
of the Chicago. Milwaukee & g.. Paul Railway, or
TO any railroad agent anywh in the world.
ROSWELL MILLER, A III. CARPENTER,
General Manager. Genl Pass. & 4. Agt.
a For information in reference to Lands and
Sowns owned by By the Chicago. Milwaukee Il
st. Paul Railway O. mpany. write to II. Han
gen. Land Commissioner Milwaukee. Wisconsin.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-04-16
THE TITMlce OF NEWBERN.
y SIGHT Of the spiresof Newbern town,
Ehere the guns Of Fort Thompson were frownln

y SIGHT Of the spiresof Newbern town,
Where the guns Of Fort Thompson were frowning
down.
The men In gray.
The legends say,
Threw crumbs 10 utmIce that came that way
Oue bright spring morn-new mated bliss
IN th- hanuts Of death Strange irony this;
Seeking a place for q young loves nest,
They chose a cannon as suited best; :
Then with q fip
Pip flppcty hip
HoWe,y, hlrpety, Hippety. "trip,
In the mouth Of the implement made to kill
They built their hrooding nest with skill,
Before the battle Of Newbern
But 81 10 mapped ere the work was done,
And tie bird home made In the mouth OF the gun
The men In blue,
Came marching through,
All balls and shells hissed, whistled, and few;
And the men In gray fred the chickhdee's gun.
wlich scattered the birds nest Just begun,
Md the fire and smoke. when a solid shot
pisnloInted the cannon. The birds, harmed not,
With futter and skip
And a trip trip trip,
A hipneiy, hoppety, hippety, Zip.
Had aown with the screech Of the first wild shel
Far into the woods where twas safe TO dwell
During the battle OF Newbern.
And on that day, so the soldiers say,
After The blue had succeeded the gray,
The birds once more
Came as before
Back 70 the haunts az those men OF war;
After the smoke and the carnage and death,
Almost in the c~anB0n's fiery breath,
They gathered once more moss, feathers, and
hair,
And sent to work their nest 10 repair.
With their hoppety bip,
And their busiest skip;
In the now Gsmounted cannon they'd "trip,
Beneath the mid spring sun IN the south,
Rehuilded their nest In the ~cannon's mouth,
After ths battle Of Newborn.
Thess snail chickadees they carmel not a mite
Which soldiers were wrong and which were right,
The blue or gray,
Who came that day
To wrangle aud shy IN their owl rude way;
They only sought for the ways II peace,
..Asd waited aside FOR the noise to cease;
~-hen built 10 the gun they had used before,
And showed contempt for the gays Of war,
With their oippety hip
Flip. Zip, Zip, Dip
With their lettering tip and Loppety skip;
And his is the legend the soldiers tell
About the titmice, and what befeu
After the battle Il Newborn.
Was this q preSage Of whss would be,
This home rebuilding by right chickadeei
For they dis play
The blue ar gray
In the feathery suits the, wear every day.
Was this an Auspice Of what would come
Alter the Hush Of the 7 lie and drum,
When war and It's horT rs had passed away,
oommingled as one II blue and the gray,
With Zip, hip, hip.
And a tTotherly grip,
Joined In TO rebuild hat the war let slip2
Was this a lesson Of life 70 be
Taught TO men by the small chickadee,
After tho battle Of Newberag
Harry j. shellman In Harper's Weekly.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1889-10-16
Plumb and Peters Here.

Senator p. B. Plumb and Congress-
man S. r. Peters arrived here Monday,
and remained until yesterday after
noon, their mission being an inspec-
ton of the sorghum sugar plant at this
place. They went to the works Mon
day evening, and saw every department
in full working order, by electric light.
Yesterday they spent the forenoon in a
further study of the works, being shown
the details by Messrs. Eldred q Hin
man, the proprietors, Prof. E. B. Cow
gill, w. w. Cook, the government dis
eminent chemist. Both gentlemen,
who are enthusiasts on the subject of
sorghum sugar manufacture, expressed
qualification at the progress made at
the Medicine Lodge plant. They saw
nearly 500 barrels OF inspected sugar,
that showed polarization of from 96
to 80 per cent, and this, they appeared
to think, would be enough, even if no
more were made this season, to con-
vince the most skeptical that sugar can
be made from sorghum cane. Senator
Plumb said that his mind was clear on
the subject now; that while it would
be necessary to make changes in the
machinery, such as experience would
suggest, he was satisfied that the prin-
ciples followed here were correct, and
the details could be mastered later. He
said that he felt that he could meet his
colleagues now with arguments for a
continuation of the government aid tor
this great industry, and that where,
heretofore, he had to rely considerably
on hearsay evidence, he could now give
them the benefit of his personal knowl-
edge, gained by careful examinations.
These gentlemen will visit other sugar
houses ill Kansas, and when congress
meets in December, they will unques-
tlonably have much to say for the sor-
ghum industry in Southern Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1889-10-16
To Have a Mill.

Medicine Lodge is to have flour and
grist mill with a capacity of making 100
barrels of flour per day. The project
ors are Jackson & White, of Downs,
Kansas. MIR. jackson was here last
week and entered into a contract by
which he leases from the city the water
ditch from Elm creek to 100 feet be-
low the tail gate, in the city limits, for
term of Is years at annual rental of
81 200, he to keep the ditch in repair at
all times and build and operate on a
site to be purchased and paid for by
him, mill with the capacity of 100 bar
rels per day. He is to complete the
mill next year and is to commence pay
ing rent January l. 1891. The city
guarantees so horsepower and if the
power drops below that. the rental is to
be but 5000 per year. The city also re-
serves the privilege of taking water
from the ditch for system of water
works if 1t elects. The expense of ex-
cavating at the tail race to secure the
proper tall, will be borne half by the city
and half by the contractors. Jackson
& White are to give agood bond for the
faithful performance of their part of
the contract. The contractors have
good recommendations and the mayor
and councilmen are satisfied that the
mill will be built and that they have
done well for the city.
Jackson s. White certainly have made
a good deal. No one has ever estimated
the power to be derived from the water
ditch at less than $50 horsepower and
many think that if the ditch is proper
ly looked after, the power will be doub-
led. Then, if this city ever amounts to
anything, and If there is any demand
for power by manufacturing establish
ments, Jackson s. White will be in posi-.
ton to furnish power to all who may de.
sire it. This place will support mill
and the country will raise enough wheat
| to supply several mills.
The very day Mr.. Jackson closed the
contract, another mill man, a Mr.
Black, of illinois. arrived here and was
much disappointed that he did not ar.
rive in time to get as good a layout
as did Jackson & White.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1889-10-16
VITALIZING
AND
GAS

OF all the means employed for the
cure of consumption, none gives so
much satisfaction as Oxygen Gas. That
dreadful scourge yields to this potent
agent more readily than to any other
medicine yet discovered. But it is not
only in consumption that its beneficial
effects are plainly noticed. All those
with yitiated blood, those suffering
from exhaustion, mental or physical,
and all those who. for the cure of their
ailments, flee to the mountains for pure
air. DR.. Kociell is fitting up an appa-
ratus to generate Oxygen Gas, as well
as Nitrogen Monoxide. a gas sold by
proprietary firms, under the name of
Compound Oxygen" as cure for
consumption. Both of these gases won
many laurels in the field of therapeutics,
especially among those afflicted with
consumption, asthma bronchitis. chron-
ic or recent, and other lung, chest and
throat diseases. 20
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1889-10-16
Real Estate Transfers.

GFor the week ending Oct. IA, 1881
e. B. Dawson to JohnrP. Lynde,
so a in 1850. .............. 1000
John z. Lynde to Chas. S. Lynde,
same land. 1,OOO
Geo. ID. Cross to Thos. ii. Dunn,
$50 a in 26-31-10.. .........
w. L. Gamble to F. D Taylor, 100
in 80 1910. ............. 2,OOC
John McMillon to + D TAYLOR, so
in 3O-3S-lO. .................. 1,OOC
Jere s. Kemp to Allison Trust
Co. 160 a in 1-30-11... 2;
Theo. F. Marquand to Henry
Morgan, $40 III 8, 10, 15s31-12.. 3,20t
Cassie Murphy 20 M A Lalley,
$50 in 15-32-13... 3,3Ot
d T hurry to NJ A Lalley, loo a
in Is 32-i3 :. ........ ......... 4,sOC
Salena Tyler to w A Tyler, 160a
in 26, 35-34-15. .............. 2,5Ot
w A Tyler to Salena Tyler, same
land. 4,5Ot
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1889-10-16
4 Home paper.

The Wichita Weekly Eagle is a Kan
sas paper, especially devoted to the IN
terests of the southwest. 1t publishes
more news about the crops and , ....c1
ests OF southwest Kansas than any
other paper in the state. 1t is an eight
page, hfty-sfx column paper; contains
all important eastern dispatches and
market reports. The Weekly Eagle
and the INDEX from now until January
|, 1891, sixteen months. for 3 cash in
advance. Come in now, aud take adj
vantage ofthe cut rate, 13
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1889-10-16
Teachers Examination.

Notice is hereby given that public
examination of teachers will be held on
the last Saturday of October t26th) in
the room occupied by the Medicine
Lodge high school, first stairway north
Of Day & Records. Hardness will not
be taken as an excuse for poor papers.
H. S. LANDS, Supt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1889-10-16

You can save money on hardware,
stoves, implements, wagons. ETC., if you
buy of H. G. Bond, at Geppert & Stones
old stand. IN
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1889-10-16

no TO THE CANDY FACTORY and get pure
" hOme made candies at 20 cents per pound.
lee cream, fruits soda water and everything
in the confectionery line.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1889-10-16

Contractor Ed Winters, of this city.
who, with Brown s. Kidd were building
bridge at Kiowa, met with a severe
accident last week. In unloading some
heavy timbers, a crowbar he was using
slipped and struck him in such a man.
ner as to severely strain his back and
bruise him around the front. He was
brought home by Mr. Kidd but could
not leave his bed for several DAYS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1889-10-16

Cox j. NJ. Dake, of Nunda, n. Y, is
out here this week, looking after his
farms near Hazelton. He Is first
cousin of DR.. E. Z. Miller, of the Med
lclne Valley stock farm, and spent two
days this week looking over that valu-
able property, With Eli Benedict, part
owner anu manager. Mr.. Dake repre-
scented himself to the INDEX as being
greatly pleased with Barber county and
with Medicine Lodge, and predicted
that here would he the greatest stock
growing center of Kansas. He looked
at the Miller & Benedict Holstein cat
tie, fine horses, and their great bunch
of highly bred hogs, and acknowledged
that any New York farmer might well
be proud of such possessions.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1889-10-16
Cricket.

Following is the score OH the cricket
game last Friday afternoon, at this
DIacp;
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1889-10-16
Coal. Coal. Col.

We are prepared to deliver all kinds
of coal, in any part of the city, at the
lowest prices for SPOT CASH.
Is DOBBs BROS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1889-10-16

KE0NrV Be sure and see BRONSON &
MUM i HoUCHIN II you want to make
| q farm loan. They give privilege OF paying at
| any interest payment after three years. Ii
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1889-10-16
For Sale at a Bargain.
A GOOD FARM.

A farm Of 800 acres, I'VE miles west of Medi-
cine Lodge, the county seat of Barber county
Ksnsas; 100 acres In cultivation, corn, wheat
alfalfa and millet; all under fence and cross
fenced; good orchard of apples and peach
trees; twO-stOry well-built frame house. with
full basement; also another one-story frame
house, 14x24; outhouses, corrals and stables;
good well water at house and never-failing
running water through the place; soil is rich
and productive and 300 of the 800 acres can be
farmed-most of 1t valley land; suitable and ar
ranged for two farms. This place is on the
venient to schools and churches; accessible to
markets; in good. law-abiding neighborhood.
This is one of the best farms in the county and
can be bought for $3.50 CASH per acre. inclu-
ding the crop, and possession will be given at
any time. Anyone desiring good home, who
means business, can call at this office, or call
on or address the owner,
JOHN T. JESSE,
oil Medicine Lodge. Kansas
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1889-10-16

ARGTR ITS II you want a correct
call on Bronson & Houchin. They have the on
Iy complete set Of abstract books I'm Barber
county. Is
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1889-10-16
300 :
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS !

We will donate one hund-
red dollars to any charita-
BILE institution in Medicine
Lodge if an indiscriminat-
ing public do not say that
we are UNDERSELLING
any "alleged" cost sale
going on in this place.
We pay cash and sell for
cash, and it is our aim to
give, at all times, more
and better goods for the
price you pay than you
can buy elsewhere.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1889-10-16

The following facts and figures speak fo1
themselves:
II ID Granulated Sugar for 81 90
IA " Light Brown Sugar for 90
California canned goods 15c
500 cans tomatoes (best quality per 1Oc
New salmon, per IN
Dry Salt Meat p ID Z
BIB best family lard 25
bars Fairbanks "Clarette" soap 25
Best family -four U sack 80
Coal oil, y gallon, II
White or yellow corn meal, u 100 80
Pure old cider vinegar, p gallon, 25
A $50. Suit for $15.
A $15. Suit for $12.
A 3D. Suit for So. so.
A $3.50 Suit for So. so.
Good Work Suit SIS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1889-10-16
Democratic Central Committee.
LOCAL NEWS.

i. W. BTOUT, CHAIhhAi
AUG. SCHMIDT SECRETARY.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-03-30
CHICAGO PEOPLE.

Mr.. IIunker, the well-known Republican,
who has recently returned home after quite
a stay In Washington, "soakedn hls over
coat while in that city. Il viii be re-
membered that II rained hard on Inaugura.
tion Day.
The doctors have advised Mr.. Blglung 70
giveup singing for an indefinite period.
With knowledge Of medicine they appear
10 combine an accurate aud cultivated taste
for musie.
Mr.. Pnlssian Blue, the artist, has iusi
completed sign for Dearborn street. beer
keller. The design Is life size figure of
Gambrinus The price il not stated, but u
WIN be applied 10 the artists beer bili
Mr., Fiyboy slipped out Of popular
restaurant on CLARK street yesterday with
out paying his check.
II is understood that Mr. Tascoti, were
he at home, would vote for Roche. lie e
opposed TO a change IA the administration
Of the police department.
Senator Farwell, Il Ia reported, viii hire
the Auditorium In which 10 receive hi.
hungry and thirsty friends.
Mr.. MeGarlgle, II IA said, wlshes 10 socurs
the bath privileges Of portion Of the lake
shore lie is fond of bath himself -
LChicago Herald.