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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

Baker, as much as ne strove to disguise
bis voics. TO have it compared to par
rot's.
aAnd the fourth will now put in an
appearance" added Baker. -Only-no
nCisel No excitement Remember that
all our lives are at stake"
In the strange and wondering hush
that succeeded. Baker made his appear
ance In the doorway, calm and smiling,
with his finger on his lips
GCharleY BakeriS exclaimed Perry,
rushing toward him and selling his
hand. "What a pleasurei and. espe-
cially, what a surprised"
Baker mnrmured An incoherent re-
Spouse. but did not fail to give the hand
of his friend and employer a hearty
shake
@And this young lady Is the one I an
nOunced TO you by telegraph, Charley
Miss Tower, who is to be my wife, I"
pursued the young millionaire proudly,
facing about and advancing to his be-
trothed. @As a near friend of mine,
darling" he added, "ChGrley knows who
and what you are, and will be proud and
happy to make your personal acquaint-
ance.
A few pleasant words were exchanged.
Mrs. Rankle coming in for her share Of
attention, and then Ellie exclaimed
softly:
@You are not a prisoner, Mr. Baker?"
@Not in the sense that you are. Miss
Tower replied the mining expert. Il
mean by this that Gaddler is not aware
of my presence"
@Bravo." commented Perry. Excuse
me If 1 stare at you, Charley. 1t seems
a sort of return from the dead. Gaddler
has been telling US that he killed both
you and Colonel WhipsaW yesterday"
ats not that villains fault that I am
alive, " returned Baker. @He certainly
did all he could to make true his declara-
toni"
Tell me all, rejoined Perry, waving
his friend TO a chair and sitting down.
while Elfie and Mrs. Rankle proceeded
to explore their new quarters. %The
villain got trace of your presence at the
Musselshell?7
@He did-the very day of my arrival, 4"
replied Baker. ale also followed me to
Colonel Whipsaw's and seemed 10 divine
at sight the business which had brought
me here"
sand then tried to kill you?"
@As you shall see."
1t was very stirring narration that
succeeded, but we need not hnger upon
its details. they being covered by the
facts which have already been given
Sand you, sir?" asked Baker, when he
had concluded his revelations
In response to this suggestion, Perry
fastened to relate the experiences he
and Ellie had had with the Skidders be-
fore leaving Chicago, and to narrate how
Gaddler had captured them on their ar
rival at Custer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22
CHAPTER Kill
,sAIR. MORROW. ~


Along a rude trail in Fergus County
walked a man of striking aspect, who
was leading a horse by the bride.
Any practiced eye could have
fathomed the situation by a single
glance at man or beast.
They had come a long distance and
were weary.
The man with his cramped quarters in
the saddle and the horse with his
burden.
The traveller was generously allowing
his jaded steed to recuperate his forces,
while he himself gave a necessary extern
sion to his muscles.
The watchful glances of the pedestrian
would have even suggested that he was
conscious OF being in a dangerous situa-
ton, or that he had recently made his
escape from some deadly peril
As much was suggested, too, by the
stout hunting-knife and revolver in the
travellers belt, and by the rifle slung
across his shoulder
The reader will doubtless divine his
identity.
He was Charley Baker, the young
mining expert. who had been so close
ly pressed by sam Gaddler and his
minions.
His garb was more or less torn and
also stained with blood in several places,
and his limbs and features exhibited a
number OF cuts and bruises which at
tested how narrow had been his escape.
The day is getting used up" he ejac-
ulated, with glance at the declining
sun, ~and I see no sign Of house. Evil
IDENTIFY, old fellow he added, turning to
his horse for want Of better comrade,
eve shall have to Fass another night un-
der u tree.
He looked around as keenly as
thoughtfully, continuing to trudge on
ward.
~And Colonel Whipsaw,S he added;
where can he be?8 Did those rascals
kill him?"
The gloom on his face deepened. and
attention to his surroundings became
still more anxious and earnest
But suddenly he started and halted.
Despite the loneliness OF the scene he
was traversing, he had caught a glimpse
of a dwelling.
It stood on bold, bare foothill, which
lowered several hundred feet above the
level of the plain.
1t was big enough for a castle, and
looked like one, yet it stood three miles
from the trail, in a singularly isolated
situation. and one that was practically
inaccessible to travellers.
To reach it on horseback or with
wagon it was necessary to make a long
ascent of one of the sloDing sides OF the
foOt-hill to the rear of it
The traveller was not only surprised at
what he saw but puzzled.
~What can it be?" he asked himself,
The abode of some rObber?
The retreat of some hermit?
The headquarters of some new mill
tary post or Indian reservation?
There's only one way of arriving at
the truth, old fellow" he said, again
addressing his horse, ~and we'll take It "
Gaining his saddle, he rode toward the
mysterious edihce-
As he neared the foOt-hill he saw that
long flights OF steps had been built be-
tween its base and summit, and realized
that a direct approach was quite in
order
His resolve was soon taken.
He would ride slowly to the foot OF
the decllTity, keeping a good lookout
II everything seemed right be could
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22
MIR. spIker Does Some Shopping.


@You had better put them down on a
piece of paper. said Mrs. Spiker, on
giving her order.
ooh, no" said Mr.. s., @my memory
is good"
black thread"
%Yes."
"A yard of not too light and not too
dark calico"
"Yes."
"a small hammer, a can of peaches
of the Pasadena brand, a dozen small
pearl buttons, two yards of cardinal
ribbon, silk on one side, satin on the
other"
Yes" said Mr.. s., thoughtfully.
"A pair of slippers for baby. dozen
lemons, a good toothbrush, a pineap-
pie, two ounces of sky-blue German
yarn, an ounce vial of homeopathic
nux vomica pellets, A."
ing on his fingers.
And bottle of vanilla extract, and
a yard of triple bo1-plaited crepe hsse
ruching, and three yards of a small
checked nainsook. and"
But Mr.. S. had seized his hat. and
was running for the station. What
the poor man brought home was a
yard of bed-ticking, three yards of
black crepe, bottle of vinegar, eight
yards of nRnkeen, a scrub brush, a
pound of green yarn, sixty spools of
coat thread, yard of very black cali
co. and a pint bottle of homeopathic
pills.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

a oOfeoO " ! tSttIcCoo
and other troubles after eating ?
Then you need a "Pellet." Not
one of the ordinary, gripping, tear
ing pills-it's a sickness in itself to
take them. But one of DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets-the original Liver
Pill, the smallest and the easiest to
take. The easiest in the way they
work, they're mild and gentle,
but thorough and effective. Every
part of the system feels their health
full influence. They cleanse and
regulate the liver, stomach and bow
els. Regulate, mind you. They
prevent disease as well as cure it.
They're purely vegetable and perfect
ly harmless. Sick Headache, Bilious
Headache, Constipation, Indigestion,
and all arrangements of the liver,
stomach and bowels are promptly
relieved and permanently cured.
They're the cheapest pill you can
buy, for they're guaranteed TO give
satisfaction, or your money is re-
turned.
You pay only for the good you
get.
This is true only of DIR. Pierce's
medicines,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22
CHAPTER XIV.
IN A rIcELIsH SITUATION.


The first proceeding Of Ellie, after the
withdrawal of Gaddler. was to advance
10 her lover and throw her arms around
him.
With the keen, thoughtful instincts OF
her sex, she cOmprehended only too well
the agonies he was enduring at that mo-
ment-his burning self-reprOaches, his
regrets, his apprehensions
at will be ali ght, darling" she as
sured him, with a tenderness which at
tested how closely their loves had be-
come knit during their long journey to
Montana ave shall be rescued by
some heayen-sent deliYerer or make our
escape Do not doubt it,
Perry grOaned, caressing her.
at is not your fault darling. that we
are prisoners, insisted Ellie, her sweet
face glowing with love and affection.
@Do not fret at our situation.
1--WE ought to be thankful that things
are no worse, said Mrs Rankle. THAT
Gaddler is capable of burying us all
alive in separate holes It's something
that we are together. and that there are
three Of us with stout hands"
@Four!D suggested a mysterious voice
from the apartment which had been as
signed to the ladies'
The hearers all started, each i'm
pressed differently from the others.
Mrs Rankle was ready to accept the
idea Of something supernatural
did You hear that. sir?" she asked.
nervOusly- ~Just as 1 was saying there
are three of US, L distinctly heard the
word"
~Four!" came again from the adjoin-
ing apartment
as some one Jhere?" asked Perry,
after q moment Of beWilderment
4 certainly heard the word four.
affirmed Fife fpOTvar oinlrfnB into a
chair.
SITS only some Of Gaddler's people
who are trifiing with u.s. suggested
Mrs Rankle. -Or it may be a arrot.
II the occasion had not been so seri-
Gus this suggestion would have probably
produced an explosion OF laughter.
i vas certainly bard upon Charley
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22
KANSAS CHURCHES.

From Hill City: Rev. a. d. Deck
hart, of the Methodist church, Hill City,
is building two churches in Graham
county, one at Hill City at cost of
$4,000, and one at Fremont, which will
be of stone, at a cost of $1,000. Elder
Deekhart is a success in building
churches.
Topeka Journal: The old-fashioned
pump handle at the rear of the organ in
the First Congregational church, which,
with the aid of a small boy, has sup
piled it with wind for twelve years, has
been discontinued, and the wind is now
furnished by an electric motor in the
basement.
The Presbyterian synod of Kansas
met for a session of a week or more on
October 9, at Kansas City, Kan. There
are in Kansas 225 Presbyterian churches
aud a full synod numbers about $50
delegates. The opening sermon was by
Rev. F. S. McCabe. D. D., the retiring
moderator.
Parsons Sun: A Topeka architect is
now engaged in preparing the plans
and specifications of the Catholic cathe-
dral to be erected on the grounds at the
north end of Central avenue, and which
are expected to be competed within a
few days, when active work will be
commenced in the erection Of the ca
thadrai.
Horton Commercial: The Northeast
Kansas Baptist association met in the
Horton Baptist church. This associa-
ton embraces the counties of Doni-
phan, Brown and Nemaha and parts of
jackson and Atchison. More than a
hundred delegates and visitors we're
present the first day, and by Sunday
the number reached two hundred. Rev.
A J. Lewelling. of Sabeths, was elect
ed Moderator and S. J. Miner clerk.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22
EfeIp but Don,t Coerce.

To help nature in its efforts to throw off
the trammels of disease is, OF course, the
method is unfortunately, too often diverged
from and help perverted into coercion.
Drastic. excessive purging is undoubtedly
the most frequent form of coercion OF this
sort The bowels are forced, literally
WIenched into action. OF course this is ac-
companied With much gripping pain, and sue
ceeded by exhaustion, which leaves the
organs OF evacuation in state incompatible
The last state of that man woman who
uses drastic cathartics for constipation is de-
cidediy worse than the first. Hostetters
Stomach Bftters is the finest laxative In ex-
istence, since it produces the needful but no
abnormal action, is progressive, rot abrupt in
operation, and strengthens instead OF weak
ening the organs upon which 1t acts. Use IL
for malarials kidney. rheumatic and dyspep-
tic ailmenra.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

Produced from the laxative and nutritious
juice of California Figs, combined with the
medicinal virtues of plants known to be the
most beneficial to the human system, acts
gently. on the kidneys, liver and bowels, eff
fectually cleansing the system, disrelling
colds and headaches, and curing habituaI
consultation.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22
We oIer one Hundred poIlars reward 70,

We oner One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case of catarrh that cannot be cured by taking
u. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo. o.
We the undersigned have known +. j. Cheney
for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly
honorable In all business transactions, and f.
nancially able TO carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WALDIEG, RISSAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern ally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. Testimonials sent free. Price zoe,
per bottle Sold by all druggists.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

FOUL poisons that accumulate in the
blood and rot the machinery of the system,
are eradicated and expelled by using Prick
ly Ash Bitters, medicine that will not irri-
tate the stomach or bowels. 1t acts in a
gentle manner on these delicate organs, and
restores health in every case.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had. Children. she gave them CastOria.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

The Exception: Madison Squeer: They
say that one half of the world doesn't know
how the other half lives. Morrison Essex:
The man who wrote that never lived in a
small town.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

A western editor who had been Obliged to
SUSPEND his paper for a long period on ac-
court of illness, came out the other day with
glariug headlines: 81 am perfectly we'll!
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup did it all"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22
The Only One Ever Printed-Can YOl
Find the Word?

There is a 3-inch display advertisement
in this paper this week which has no two
words alike except one word. The same is
true of each new one appearing each week,
from the DIR. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places a Crescent on everything
they make and publish. Look for 1t, send
them the name of the word, and they will re-
turn you Book, BEAUTIFUL LITHoGRAPHs or
SAMPLES FREE.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

You Can Secure a Good Business Position
by learning bookkeeping, arithmetic, writing short
hand, etc, by mall Bryant's College, Buffalo, n Y
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

milne is a patient watt" remarked the
young doctor, as he sat lonely in his Office.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

FITS.-AII Fits stopped free by DIR. KLISKs GREAT
Nerve Restorer. Nc Fit after first day use. Mar
velous Treatise and 300 trial bottle free 20
Fit cases Send TO Dr. Klineg 3I Arch ST.. Phila. Pa
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

'For evil news rides fast, while good news
waits" and this Is the reason you see so
many persons hmping about with dreadful
sclatica and rheumatism. They have not yet
heard that this wonderful Salvation Oil kills
main.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

Is not a habit, BUT DISEASE. ''Why, anC
How Cured" sent free. Address II. L. KRA
MFR, Secretary Indiana Mineral Springs
Ind. 1t.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22
The Use of Opium

A Maiden Speech.-"One stick of tut
frutti please -
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

Majors Cement Repairs Broken Articles
l5c and Csc. Majors Best Liquid Glue Toe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

s'HansOu's Magic Corn SnIVe.''
Warranted TO cure, or money refunded. ASK
your druggist for It. Price Is cents-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22
How,s Tbis3

The great beauty of the Colonial house of
to-day is that George Washington never
alarh in
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

We tip the scales to learn our weight, anC
tip the waiter to avoid a wait.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

Gladstone's wood-chopping should not
give hun monopoly of interest. The Prince
of Wales has been known to scatter a few
chips.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

When they say that the brides costume
was dream, do they mean to imply that il
was an illusion?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22
SYRUP oE EIcs.

1t doesn't follow that a versifier alway.
produces fervid results.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

Dentists are not all farmers, but they live
off the achers just the some.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

If beauty is only skin deep it needs but a
scratch with bare bodkin to attain to the
beautiful.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

He: Are we going to have some music2
She: No: Miss Van Howl is going to sing.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

Everything is free when it is given away
except a bride.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

In Chicago a street leading to the slaught.
er house is called the Bullyyarde.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-10-22

tndG the COTTONWOOD Trees Will nave to
be cut down, leaving the elms. ever
green's and other forest trees to occupy
the space.
Atehison.-JOseph Tracy, a student
Of Midland college, from st. Joseph,
was accidentally shot in the head by
Richard Willis. student from Doni-
phan county. The bullet struck Tracy
in the forehead and glanced to posi-
ton above the right eye, where il
lodged. The wound is rather serious
but not considered dangerous. Willis
''did not know it was loaded" He
pointed the weapon at Tracy and COM
handing him to get his lessons pulled
the trigger.
Senator Plumb's family is widely
scattered. Mrs. Plumb is at sauItari-
um in Saratoga; Ruth, the second
daughter, is with her mother; Mary,
the eldest daughter, is in charge of the
home at Emporia; Amos, the eldest son,
is receiving treatment for nervous af-
lection at South Bethel, Pa; Carrie,
the youngest daughter, is attending a
Moravian school at Libitz, Pa, and
Preston. tina youngest son, is at school
under charge of the same denomination
ut Nazareth. Pa
Pittsburg.-A successful test was
made here to-day of the new process
used by the Pittsburg Short Method
Smelling and Refining company for the
reduction of refractory gold and silver
ores. The test demonstrated the CON-
plete success of the method, and means
much for the mining interests of the
country. The ore tested to-day was OF
the most refractory class from Coiora-
do, and the result of the operations
show that such as has been considered
of little value under the former process
can be reduced at handsome profit.
Sedan letter: The old soldiers die
brict reunion of Elk and Chautauqua
counties was held at Sedan on Septem-
Der % so. inclusive A large cOncourse
Of soldiers and citizens met to do honor
to the occasion The several W 3. c.
organizations of both counties we're also
Waii represented Barnard Kelly. Sen
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-12-24

"Good night! Merry Christmasy' The
sound rang in his ears as he followed
the lively old boots out of the door and
back through the dark streets into the
avenue
81 wonder where they'll. take me
now?' he said, chuckling and laughing
softly. "Gad." he continued. II had
more than forty dollars in that pocket
book, and there isn't enough left to-
hello! there Il y go into a cigar store.
HIM, cigars are too great luxury for
Harders Flirt; not tonight, though" he
laughed. 'I'll smoke tonight" and he
came out of the store a moment later
with box of choice cigars in his hand.
And then the old boots led him back
at moderate pace to his bachelors
quarters. He whistled softly as he re-
moved his coat and got into his dressing
gown and slippers; then he lit a cigar.
threw himself into the big chair before
the fire and sat contentedly putting the
fragrant smoke and watching it curl up.
ward toward the ceiling. and he laughed
when from the closet he heard the old
boots dancing again.
Rattle-te, rattle-te, rattle-te-tat. rat
Observation-Disclosures tat
"They must be tired" thought the
lawyer, as the lively rattle dwindled into
regular monotonous tapping
Then he started, sat up straight and
opened his eyes. The tapping did not
come from the closet, but from the hall
door. 1t was Joe, come to replenish the
fire.
GIVE been dreaming" said Lawyer
Flint to himself. He turned his back to
the fire, looked over toward the closet
and smiled. Then he walked to the
window and looked out into the street.
He took out his watch and looked at it,
while light shone in his eyes and his
mouth worked curiousiy.
There's time enough yet" he said,
and Joe was surprised to see him hurry
on his coat and hat; but not half SO sur.
prised as he was when he stood alone in
the room moment later with big sill
yer dollar in his hand.-Mofris Waite in
Detroit Free Press.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-12-24
Worked Him.

"Say, boss, give me few pennies to
buy something to eat, will your said a
ragged urchin to a man hurrying
through Mail street at o'clock Christ.
mas eve.
Now the one appealed to had just
been buying Christmas presents for a
score of sisters, cousins and aunts, to
say nothing about the numerous rattles.
dolls, etc, which he had bought for the
members of his own immediate family,
and consequently he was feeling rather
poor.
Cant do it, sonny" he said rather
gruf1y, as he hurried on.
The boy assumed tone half sorrow
full, with touch of independence in it,
and said to the retreating figure:
BOSS, hope you will have Merry
Christmas"
The man stopped, turned around, dug
his hand into his pocket and handed the
urchin a quarter. Then he hurried on
again.
Ten minutes later the same urchin en-.
tered hallway where half a dozen
street arabs were assembled.
'Hi, Jimmyv' he yelled as he entered
'see what de bloke give me showing
the quarter). Let's play craps. New
York Tribune.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-12-24
CHRISTMAS CHEER.

First Turkey-What is your opinion
of Christmas, anyhow? Second Ditto
Don't ak me.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
A ring would be a very appropriate
gift for Christmas belle.-Norristown
Herald.
The most useful Christmas present
this year would seem to be pair OF
goloshes or an umbrella. Baltimore
American
The cash girl in the notion store didn't
need anybody to tell her that Christmas
was coming. Merchant Traveller.
A green Christmas makes a cross coal
man. milwaukee Wisconsin.
Miss Cumso-I don't know what tc
give papa for a Christmas present. Mrs
Cumso-Give him one of those new
long handled umbrellas. | need it evel
so badly.-New York Sun.
What a good thing it is that Christ
mas comes once year. We are Their
able te take note of the number of NEAR
men whom the Lord allows to live OF
from day to day.-Kearney Enterprise