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Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30

ms SCOUTS came n With the news that
the enemy were approaching in force,
the Hurons in front, and numbering
about three hundred The red chief
volunteered to check the approach OF
the hoseiles, and, having received per-
mission, disappeared. The afternoon
was spent in inspecting the surround
ings of the camp, fortifying weak places
and making all other preparations for
defense.
The excitement of the rangers was IN
tense, for the wind bore to their ears
the sounds Of battle. At first the shots
were distant and scattering, but in
creased in frequency and volume as
| they drew nearer, until it seem d as IL a
general engagement was in progress,
and Selwyn resolved to send party of
rangers to the assistance of the red
chief. Calling for twenty volunteers.
the entire force responded. and when he
had selected his men Renwick claimed
the right to lead them.
"You had your share of glory the
other day, Charley" he said. land now
it's my turn. Besides your presence is
needed here" So saying he stepped
into canoe followed by the volunteers.
Guided by the firing and the yells of
the savage combatants, he made de-
tour through the dense timber in order
to gain the rear, and soon gained posi-
tion which revealed the fact that the
Mohawks were slowly retresting,
while, judging by the heavy tramp.
party of regulars was coming to the aid
of the Hurons. Quickly placing his men
in ambush, Renwick awaited the ap-
proach of the latter. On they came, un-
suspecting danger until half their force
of fifty men had passed the ambush.
when the rangers opened fire.
Taken by surprise, decimated and ig
norant of the number of their assailants,
the Frenchmen fell into confusion.
Their officers bravely endeavored to
rally them, and were picked off one by
one, until the panic-stricken survivors
threw down their arms and fled into the
forest. The Hurons, who were pressing
hard upon Brant and his braves, paused
when they heard the sounds of battle in
their rear, while the red chief, suspect
ing the cause. shouted the war-cry of
the Mohawks and pressed them in his
turn. The Frenchmen being disposed
of, Renwick advanced cautiously on the
rear of the Hurons, who, instead of the
assistance they expected, finding them
selves between two fires, ret~cated in
confusion While the Mohawks were
engaged iii scalpine and plundering the
dead, the rangers collected the arms and
ammunition of the French, the muskets
being furnished with bayonets which
Renwicl thought might be made avail
able, and the entire force returned to
the camp.
When night came the Mohawks cele-
brated their victory by kindling great
fire, around which they danced their
war-dance and chanted their deeds of
prowess until the scene resembled pam
demonium.
''We have only fought their skirmish
line as yet" observed Renwick, lazily
reclining between the roots of tree;
1.-The heavy bat:alions are behind"
Selwyn was pacing up and down in
thoughtful mood. The responsibility of
his situation was greater Jnan MS ex-
perience. and while he had the fullest
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30

confidence in his friend and lieutenant,
Renwick, he felt that he was by no
means his superior in military skill.
But if Marden were by his side
"A strange boy, that Ariel, and fam
ciful name," said Renwick, breaking in
upon his reveric. Ibid you ever notice
how shy he is and how eagerly he lis
tened when you spoke of Marden? He
seems to be devoted to him."
''Marden is man uto gain the conf
dence and love of all who come in con-
tact with him." replied Selwyn. 'Be-
sides, he saved the boys life, and he has
been in his service ever since. You
know that Indian gratitude is proverb-
ial"
He is brave as lion, too," continued
Renwick, land as cunning as fox or a
redskin, else he would not have under
taken such long journeys through the
woods with nothing to rely on but his
own sagacity. or instinct, as you may
choose to term it,
Instinct is the lowest form of rea-
son." was the reply. sit belongs to ami
AAAAAS NV W ~ 40 tut Oue
spring of practical experience, some
times aided by heredity. A mechanic
does not accomplish his work by in
stinct, but by skill derived from prac-
tice, and if his father and grandfather
were mechanics ne inherits from them
q mysterious aid to his ingenuity of
which he is unconscious. and which we
call natural transmission. as we find
names for other things which we can
| not explain"
There being no response to these re-
marks, Selwyn became aware that his
friend was fast asleep. Silence reigned
| in the camp: the fires were smoldering
| in their ashes, like human passions;
dim shadows revealed the sentinels at
their posts, watchful as the stars and as
| silent Wrapped in blanket, his back
resting against a tree, Brant. the Mo-
hawk chief, sat motionless, but not
asleep. From the dense forest in the
| rear of the camp came the hoot of an
owl. After an interval of q minute
the cry was echoed at . distance
on the opposite side of the stream. II
any one had been watching the red
chief they would scarcely have been
aware that he had changed his position,
so deep was the obscurity; but he was
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30
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Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30
HRIEA,
The Ha1f-Breed.
A Romance of Colonial Days
BY ROBERT A. CUNNING.
[coPYRIGHT. 1901

tCOPHRlbhls boSOl
vvneD rIEDouT1er caI1eQ mat evening"
30 see his nancee ana press rne necessity
of their immediate union, he was re-
ceived by Nine. Cheveul, who informed
him that the young lady was indisposed,
and also that in the families of the no
blesse of France the arrangements were
made by the relatives and not by the high
contracting parties themselves.
Being by nature bully, Lemourier
chafed at this repulse, but 1.-THE divinity
that doth hedge king" or, in other
words, the serenely naughty air of the
noble lady and the scornful ring in her
courteous speech smote upon his craven
heart like the lash on the back of cur,
and he was fain to beat retreat, al
tho Ugh, like ancient Pistol, he swore to
be revenged.
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30

uur tncrc. again the dismal sound
tolled forth like funeral bell, and had
its echo as before; again and again and
then it ceased. The sentincls wero
changed; Selwyn, sleepless and vlgilant,
inspected the posts. ALI was we'll The
red chief rested in tho same place; but
his eyes shone like panther's in the
darkness, and there was fresh scalp at
his belt.
The hour before dawn was the time
when the sentinels were most vigilant,
for it was the hour when an attack was
most to be expected, but when the sun
arose there was no appearance of the
enemy. Brant secured the timber in
the rear of the camp and found nothing
except the carcass of Huron minus his
scalp and with knife-cut in his breast.
Selwyn's anxiety was rather increased
by this impressive silence, and he was
impatiently awaiting the return Of
scouts, when a sentinel observed canoe
coming up the stream and keeping close
to the opposite shore. Then it suddenly
shot across the stream, and Jabe and
another ranger sprang up the bank and
over the breastwork. He was the bearer
of letter to Selwyn from the COM
mander of Oswego.
The young soldier eagerly broke the
seal. The dispatch was brief. After
thanking Sclwyn for his .patsiotism and
energy IN coming to hls relief, Colonel
Mercer requested him to hold his posi-
ton as long as he deemed it prudent;
but if threatened by superior force, he
was to fall back on the fort, which he
(Mercer) was resolved to defend to the
last extremity.
Observing that Jabe's face wore an
unusually grave expression. Selwyn
kindly inquired the reason, when. the
honest ranger informed him that when
Ariel learned that his master was a
prisoner to the enemy, he seemed for
time to be overwhelmed with grief,
from which, however, he soon recovered.
"But knew" said Jabe, "that some
thing was working in his mind, and
wasn't surprised to hear, just before
left the fort, that he had disappeared
with his canoe, and know as well as if
he told me that he's gone in search of
his master-may be to Montreal"
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-2O.5 .52e
Land Office at OberliI, Kas.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim,
ana that said proof will be made before the
Judge of thedistrict court or in his absence
before the clerk thereof at Colby. Kansas, on
Nov. Il, 1890. viz:
HE No7ON6 for the nwk secl2. twpos.rangeOw
Henames the following witnesses To- prove
his continuous residence upon ana cunISa-
don of said land, viz: Frank TuooS, Geor9e
W. Tubbs. John 2. DoOlittle. CnsfieS eeety'
all Of Brewster. KsnA
o35HSw CYRus ANDERSON nssisset'
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30
BEGGS' LIVER PILLS

are put up in two sizes. large and sma II
They are giving wonderful satisfaction
as laxative and regulator. They do not
gripe or leave the bowels constipated.
Try one box and you will use no other
Sold and warranted by Martin & Hamp
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS. made misera-
BILE by that terrible cough. ShilOh's Cure
is the remedy for you. For sale by Mar
tin q Hampton
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30
Election Proclamation.

STATE OF KANSAS, THOMAS COUNTY, So:
The State of Kansas, to all to whom these
presents shall come. greeting:
Know ye, that l, the undersigned, sheriff of
Thomas county. Kansas. by virtue of the
authority in me vested. do, by this proclama-
tjOn give public notice that on the Tuesday
succeeding the first Monday i'm November, A.
D. 1890. there will be held a general election,
and the officers at that time to be chosen are
as follows, tO-wit:
STATE OFFICERS.
One Chief Justice of the supreme court.
One Governor.
One Lieutenant Governor.
One Secretary of State.
One Superintendent of Public Instruction.
One Auditor of State.
One Treasurer OF State.
One Attorney General.
One Representative for Sixth congressional
district.
Also a vote will be taken on house joint res
Olutions Nos. 5and s. proposed amendment
to the constitution of the state of Kansas.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
One representative for lid district.
One Probate Judge.
One Clerk of the District Court.
One County superintendent.
One County Attorney.
one County Commissioner for the first dis
trict.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
One township trustee for each township in
Thomas county.
One township clerk for each township in
Thomas county.
One township treasurer in each township in
Thomas county.
Two justices of the peace for each township
in Thomas county.
Two constables for each townshipin Thomas
county .
Ond road Overseer in each road district III
Thomas county.
And votes of electors for said officers will be
received at the polls of each election district
in said county.
In testimony whereof have hcreunto set
my hand. at nv office in the city of Colby, in
said county. this Sth day of October. A. ID.
1soo SHOWALTER, Sheriff
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONS.. 674
LAID Office at Operlin. Rams.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION -2O669.
Land Office Mt Oberlin Kansas

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Probate judge and exOffcO clerk probate court
at Colby, Kansas. on Dec 80. 1890. viz:
WILLIAM WASSON,
II. f. No. 5Ol2 for the sw14 sec. "a. township IS,
range 31w.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of. said land. viz: Isaac } Lannin2,
James L. Bruins, George w. Bowden, j. j..
Duffy all of MenIO. Kansas.
CYRUS ANDERSON, Re. ister.
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Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30
FOR SALE.

One span of young mules for sale at a
Enquire of Frank Ellis, 4 miles
north of Colby.
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30
Publication Notice.

Publication Notice.
In the Justice court of Morgan township
Thomas county. state of Kansas.
Before J. A. McKillip, Justice of the Peace
j. NJ. Brady, Plaintiff.
VS..
G. Herberger and Dorothy Herberger, Defen-
dantS.
You and each of you will take notice that
J. NJ. Brady has heretofore filed his bill of
particulars in the Justice Court above named
against 6. Herberger and Dorothy Herborger
must answer said petition on or before the
I'D day of November, or said bill OF particu-
lars will be taken as true and judgment ren
dered against you for the sum of thirty-sx
dollars ($36.0O with per cent interest thereon
and for the foreclosure of the attachment
therein levied, and the property therein at
tached sold to satisfy the said judgment costs.
LESSENGER i LOAR.
Attorneys for the Plaintiff.
Attest-JAMES A. MCKILLIP,
I0-9294 Justice of the Peace
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30
NOTICE o FOR PUBL1cAT1oN-5sls

Land Once at wa-Keeney, Kans,
Oct. 4th. 1880.
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make final proof il support of her claim.
and that said proof will be made before pro-
bate judge and eX-oflicio clerk of the probate
court of Thomas county. Mt colby, Kans, on
DETREA soFEA PETERSON.
Homestead Application No. 1Gs1, for the sci.
section 10. town los. Range Saw
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz: Randolph Jones. Francisco
all of colby, kans.
lO-92sS LEE MONROE, Register.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION -2O657.
Land Office at Oberlin. Kans..
Ocl. 18th. 1Ss0.
Notice is hereby given that the following
to make final proof in support of
his claim, and thai said proof will be made .e
fore the judge of the district court or in his
absence before the clerk thereof. Thomas
county, ut Colby, Kansas, on Dec. 81. 1S9O.
FRANCIS TROMBLY. JR.
H. E. No. 5i6a. for the ne Il sec -, township
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: William B. James. of Wi
mona. KanS.; John ". Kern. John j Wallace,
and James Mock, of colby. kans.
l0-:0.S22-6 CYRUS ANDERSON. Register.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION go. .652
Land Office at Oberlin. Kans.
Oct. 20. 1870.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has flied notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before pro-
bate judge and ex-Officio clerk of the probate
court of Thomas County. ut Colby, Kansas
WILLIAM A. IKE,
H No s 40. for the nell sec 81 T.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton Of said land viz: Nathan Byars, Charles
lO-3O-a-6 CYRUS ANDERSON Register.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION -2O649
LAND OFFICE AT OBERLIN. KAS.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
to make final proof in support
of his claim and that said proof will be made
before Judge of district court or in his alb
sence before the clerk thereof ut Colby,
Kansas, on Dec. %. 1890. viz:
JOSEPH s. MCKINNEY.
II E No AGO for the nwl4 sec 20 tOwh IS range
He names the following witnesses to prove
tiOn of said land. viz: Christian Meyer, j ohm
Duffey, NJ. F. Roller, W. V. Tuttle. all of Men,
10 Kansas.
10-3032-6w CYRUS ANDERSON Register.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONS. .674
LaAd Office at Operlin. Rams.
Oct. 21th. 1890.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named cettler has filed notice of his Intention
to make final proof in support of
his claim. and that said proof will be made be-
fore the probate judge and eX.otficio clerk
thereof of Thomas county, at Colby Kans. on
Dec. 80, 1890, viz:
CHARLES J. NAHRUNG,
Fl r No 1893 for the sel4 sec "a town 9s range
;}2 w6 p NJ KS
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultiva-
ton of, said land viz: Thomas Reed. Of
Menlo. Kas.: jeremiah Barlow. of Oak
ley. Kansas; William Young. of Colby, ,Kans ;
Alfred cain, of Oakley. Kans
CYRUS ANDERSON. Register.
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Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30

"HACKMETACK." . lasting and fra
grant perfume. Price Is and 80 cents. u
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30
10-3-2.6W
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATiON.-aO57s.

Land Office at Uberlin, KanS..
Oct 9th, 1890.
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has flied notice of his intention
to make final pre-emption proof in
support of his claim and that
said proof will be made before judge
of district court, or in his absence before the
clerk thereof. Thomas county, at Colby, Kan
saS, on Dec 9Th, 1890. viz:
EDWARD J. KOEBER,
D. S. No 72S4, for the ne4 sec q, town 6s
range Saw.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and culliva-
tiOn oOf said land viz: Herman F.. Zillner,
william N. Wilmarth, George w. Lindauer. of
Crook, Kans. Casjen X. Dom. of Colby. KuS,
CYRUS ANDERSON, Register.
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Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The Union Pacific, The Overland
Route" has completed the widening of
the guage between Ogden and Pocatello
from narrow guage to standard guage
Commencing Oct 10th, through trains
composed of Pullman Palace sleepers,
free reclining chair cars and day coaches
will be run between Salt Lake City and
Butte. f. l.. LOMAX,
General Passenger Agent.
C. Z. Cook,
SO 9 Agent Z. P. System, Colby.
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30
BEGGS' GERMAN SALVE.

The increased deman for Beggs' Ger
man Salve not only proves that it has
merit, but also makes il almost a univer-
sal household remedy When you wish
a good reliable ointment. call Cor Beggs'
German Salve. and You will not be dis
appointed Sold and warranted by Mar
tin e Hampton. 2
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30

friends, though unconsci6unly exerpea,
was quite conspicuous tonight He was
a good singer, and at Ninon's request he
sang some French campaigning songs in
a manner that elected enthusiastic ap-
plause, and one or two English songs
which were so pathetic that they brought
tears into the eyes of those ladies who
understood the language. It was late
when the company separated, and when
De Barzac approached to make his bow
to Mile. Destain, Marden remarked tho
quick flush that rose to her pale cheek,
then faded slowly away.
"What do you think of her?" asked
De Barzac, when they reached his quar-
ters.
eff you mean Mile. Destain, she is
charming. What broad, white fore
head she has; her eyes, how dreamy in
repose, then flashing with enthusiasm;
and that small, red mouth which smiles
so bewitchingly, but never laughs.
What volume of dark brown hair is
coiled up in that imperial crown, which
lends dignity to. her noble stature. If,
as suspect, she is your tiancee, you are
most fortunate man."
''You have drawn her portrait we'll"
said De Barzac: ''but why do you think
she is my fiancee?'
because she never spoke of you, but
her eyes followed wherever you went"
Lemourier departed for Fort Fronten-
&C the next day with Mile. Destain's let
ter in his pocket. He had not replied
to it nor sought another interview. He
was not a lover with a cause to plead in
loves own language, but an avenger
who would find means to humble this
proud woman to his own terms, and to
make his rival feel his power. These
were the thoughts which he revolved in
his mind, and, sleeping or waking, clung
.
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-2O56S
Land Office at Oberln, Kans,

LdUu OHCc at OUtTHE. hdhs.9
Sept. 29th. 1880.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim.
and that said proof will be made before the
Register and Receiver at Oberlin,
Kansas. on Nov. Is. 1880. viz:
OSCAR FULLER,
H No 6l26, fox the seA sec Ia, town Ss.
range 3lw.
He names the follOwink witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon and CULTIVATION
of said land. viz: j. 5. Butterfeld, L.. ID.
White, W. l.. Yarger, ". W. Armstrong, all OF
Rexford, Kansas.
IO-9aS CYRUS ANDERSON, Register.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONS .526.
Land Office at Oberiin. Kansas.
Sept. y, 1890.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make finai proof in support OF bis claim.
and that said proof will be made before the
Judge Of the district court or in his absence
before the clerk thereof of Thomas county, at
colby Kansas on Nov. Sth. h.lsO. viz:
ARTHUR L. TOLLMAN.
H E No sO60 for the se,4. sec ~. town ss.range
35w.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
ef said land viz: Benjamin f. Haskin. joan
Shafer. John Batliner. all Of Levaut, Kansas:
Josiah A. Brooks, Of Colby, Kans.
CYRUS ANDERSON, Register.
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30

In the District Court within and for the cour
ty of Thomas in the state of Kansas.
Oberlin Loan, Trust and Banking Company
plaintiff,
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.-2O573.

Land Office at Oberlic, Kansas,
Sept 18th. 1890.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
probate Judge and ex-OffciO clerk of the pro-
bate court of Thomas county, Kansas, at Col
by, Kans.. un Nov Is, 1890. viz:
EDWARD MCDANIEL.
Fl e No. 3il1, for the sc or. sec -, town IS.
range ;2w.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tiOn of said land, viz: John 4. Love. George
w. Love- COurtland V. Smith. James Mckin-
ney, all of colby. Kansas.
CYRIrS A SnERSAN Rfris
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-2O, ,5S4

Land Office ut Oberlin, Kansas.
Sept. 90 1880.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed no ice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will be made before the
judge of the district court or i'm his absence
before the clerk ther eOf at Colby, Kansas, on
Nov. 49, $780, viz:
ANDREW BATLINER,
II. f. No. 3f99 for the Sc or sec 2l town Is
range 35w
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cutiva--
ton of said land. viz: John Evers, August
6. Wolff. Ernest MasSO. Franz Louis, all Of
Colby. Kans.
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THE FKRMlNGWOR1,D,
] DIGGING 4 WELL.

4 Dsvsse hy whieh.e Dimoult job Gan He
llsds Easy. ..tss<sts IL
Any farmer who has to dig. s. well
breads the task, for 1t is . disagreeable
and heavy job to dig the dirt and stones
and raise them with the accumulated
water that must be Kept out of the way.
! had occasion to dig one eight or nine
years ago, and I struck . large volume
OF water. which came IN, IN great guam
titles, before the we'll was half way
down. ! put up frame, Is shown in
Fig. ], and with the aid of . horse, the
work was reduced! to q minimum. To put
the plan in practice, put up two posts,
one near the we'll and the other far
enough away so that there will be room
TOR the we'll and place for q wagon or
cart; the space between the two must
therefore be from 10 to 10 feet bore
two; holes say ~ to Is inches from the
top OF each post for an iron rod like that
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place with wooden linch-pins. Near the
top of the bail put stiff brace, for
when the tub is loaded the bail will
press tightly against its sides so that it
can hardly be upset, and it should be
upset easily. Fasten wooden block on
one side of the tub for the bail to rest
against when the tub is full, and bore
hole through the top and put an iron
bolt to stay the bail. In unloading,
pull out this iron bolt, give the tub
light push and it will upset into the
wagon beside the we'll. With every
thing in good working order we'll can
be dug very quickly.
In the figure shown l represents the
we'll, the posts, 8 the beam at the top,
the braces, the ropes, a hay-carrier,
z the bucket, 8 and the pulley rope.
In Figure 2, is the bail, the brace, 3
the axles and the iron boits.-Rural
New Yorker.