Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1889-10-23

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swer business letters In that language.
"Ivan Vondervitch," repeated the voice,
"shall thus be sent to hades."
BE did not say hades, but while we are
translating why not be as elegant as we
can7
confess that, supposing 1t TO be Satan In
person who was speaking, did not feel
anxious to combat his resolution ~ to the
final disposal of my Theodora's cruel
parent. But . moments reflection con-
vinced mo that tho voice came through the
register.
The how Of heat had ceased, and the per-
son who had turned it into his room had ea
tablished . sort Of spesk1nR-tube communl-
cation with mine. was tempted to cry
out:
"Hellol ! am with you"
But, happily, I refrained, and the Russian
spoke again shortly.
Ivan Vondervitch little thought Peter
Gorokon would be able to revenge him
self"
Then followed . recital of injuries re-
ceived at the hands Of Ivan vondervitch
some forty years before, when the men
were youths of twenty and in love with the
same woman; and also learned that Von-
dervitch still took an interest in the politics
of his country, and had acted as spy on
some small secret society.
In consequence of this he was TO Be put
out of the way, and Gorokof, IS . favor,
had been appointed TO do the deed. His
passage had been paid to America for the
purpose; but the fact that Vondervitch, be-
ing aware of his danger, had himself con-
stantly guarded by . policeman In plain
clothes, had stood in the way OF his taxing
OF.
"But at last" said Gorokof, my oppor-
tunity has come; the house next door is to
let; the society has hired it. Vondervitch's
bedroom has iron bars at the window, and
wonderful locks on the door; but there is
only party wall between it and Q certain
room in the next house Ihave made hole
In tho wall large enough to enter by. Be-
tween me and his bedside remains only
some gorgeous paper. He has been away
for some days; he returns tomorrow; to-
morrow night cut the heavy paper so it
lifts like curtain, enter the room, plunge
my dagger into Vondervitch's bastard
heart. leave it there; l pass through the
hole; 1 gum down the paper; 1 replace
brick and mortar. No trace remains that
can tell that the poor little watchman Of the
empty house next door has freed the world
Of Ivan Vondervitch. Is my plan goodl"
''Gloriousr" replied the other Russian.
Embrace me, Peter Gorokoff.''
Nothing could be done that night, so re-
turned to bed, and when awoke the whole
thing seemed like q dream. At all events,
what was it to me that an old tyrant, who
had made beggar Of me, and was about to
marry his daughter to q silver king, was
about to be assassinated by secret society
of Russiansl
mo doubt he rightly deserved It,"
said, as lay upon my dingy bed, thinking
1t ali over. However, while dressing, be-
gan to feel more like myself, and knew that
1t was my duty to give Ivan Vondervitch
warning of his danger, and the consequence
was that presented myself at the old Office
in the Swamp about the hour of noon.
Shortly carriage drove up; Ivan stepped
out Of 1t. AS he entered the building Istood
before him.
'Sir," said ], 'I want word with you"
'You can't haveit," said he.
81 must" said l.
"Eh," said he, putting up his eyeRlass.
''Upon my word, must to me-but this is
free America"
'If you value your life you will listen to
me-" said !, in a lower tone.
"You threaten me, do you?" he asked.
"No," said "But Peter Gorokoff does. !"
Mr.. Vondervitch turned pale.
"Come into my Office" said he. He led
the way. followed him. ''Sit down." said
he
mo" said 1, sit is not necessary, only
desire to warn you that the society''-and
gave him the Russian name, which 1t is as
well to omit here, as none of my readers
could pronounce it-"have determined on
your assassination. They have hired q
house next to yours. Peter Gorokoff, who
is to do the deed, has already made hole in
the wall of your bedroom, the paper only
remains between untouched. Tonight, dis
guised as night watchman, he will enter
the house. If his plans succeed, you will
be dead at dawn. You are now warned-I
have done my duty, and you can prove the
truth Of my statements for yourself. wish
you good day. and turned on my heels.
"Stop, pray your cried Ivan Wonder
witch. "Tell me where you got your in
formation"
Twas on the point Of doing so, but he had
turned so pale and his manner had SO
altered, that Q sudden thought struck me.
''That, l said, ais a secret Of the sort
that one keeps sacredly," and moved to-
ward the door.
"Stop, pray you," he said again. 81
fancied you merely one of the ordinary
clerks-I-you have saved my life. No
doubt it was for love of my daughter, Theo-
dora.n
"who Is to be married shortly, I hear"
said I. my congratulations to her."
81 will break OF the match If you still
love her. Mr.. Prince" said Ivan Wonder
witch. "She Is in despair, and threatens to
kill herself-she is still fond Of you. I will
take you into partnership, Mr.. Prince; my
brother will agree joyfully. One who has
such wonderful sources Of private political
information as you have honored US by pro-
posing to wed . daughter Of the house.
Remember, did not know"
"Miss Theodore Vondervitch," I replied.
''would honor an Emperor II she bestowed
her love on him.
"It is settled, then," said he.
And that is how it came about that 1,
Thomas Prince, am the youngest partner in
the firm of Vondervitch Brothers, and am
married to my darling Theodore.
That night, Gorokoff, being arrested, was
lugged away by the police, but died in PRISON
of jaundice before the time appointed for his
trial
My father-in-law spends his life In concil-
lating me, in the belief that am full of
mysterious knowledge of Russian affairs !;
for have been very careful never to let
him know any thing about the rickety old
register in the miserable hotel through
which overheard the words Of poor old
Peter Gorokoff.-Family Story Paper.
f-
Buckskin Joe Was Number Three, Hence
He Got No Doodle.
he entered bank in a Kansas town lust
at noon, says the New York Sun, when the
place was deserted by all save the cashier.
who had far away look in his eyes a. his
pale face appeared at the wicket. Drawing
revolver from his hip pocket the man
with the sombrero and buckskin shirt and
long hair rested the barrel on the edge of
the coun.ar and said:
II au Buckskin Joe.,
"Yesp'
s'Shell outf'
The cashier reached around for q two
dollar bill and laid it before him.
Hand out the Doodle or FL blow daylight
through your was the stern command.
leThera IL ia . Vas fhs. calm ,.o.l..