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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
SCROFULOUS SORES
Lady Badly Afflicted Thrce Years.
Tries Many Doctors Hero and
in England without Bene-
ct. Cured by Cuticura.

Ny wife having suffered from Scrofula sores on
the back for three years. and At times she could not
lie down at night, and she tried all the doctors
could get, and also went to England 70 try and be
cured there, and all of them failed, and told her
they could do nothing for herr and having tried all
kinds of remedies at last tried one box OF your
CUTIcURA REMEDIES, and to-day she 10 ~ well rs
she ever was in her life, and her back 10 as clear
- any person living, and for one can recommend
CUTIcURA REMEDIES as the only one could find
TO effect cure. G. w. JONES, Constable.
Is Saylee Street, Cleveland, Ohio.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

that h. b. Diksman. Canal street.
handles full and complete line OF
cigars and tobacco. A speciality IS
being made OF the popular a. b. D."
"oar Little Ones' and 1.-The ;. X. b.
cigars sOur Little. ones" are put up
twenty-five in box and would make
. very neat lite gIf..
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
THEIR CREDENTIALS.

DIR. Copeland is a graduate Of Bellevue Hos
pital Medical College. New York. was presl-
dent of his class In that Institution. Hts ssso-
ciafes are gentlemen bearing credentials
equally as notable rs his own. and have sa-
yanccd steadily with him. They represent
primarily the best medical training the ccan-
iry affords. many years OF continual practice
and entire and absolute devotion 90 the dis
eases In their specialte<. wide and extended
experience in treating these diseases and uni
form success
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Branches
Out for Ocean Traffic.

WAsHrSSros, Dec. 17.-Advices from
London state that all the papers for
the organization OF the Chesapeake Il
Ohio Steamship company, limited. have
been signed and the capital all sub
sc-ibed. Tho lsns - in the interest Of
sae Chesa pcake & Ohio railway. which
owns a majority Of the stock. Contracts
have been awarded for thu construc-
ton OF SIX steamers These steamers
will make weekly ssilings from New
Orleans to England and addition steam
srs will be built probably in America)
~ the line requires them-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
sunmer,a Pal Captured.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 1.-THE Times.
Democrat special from Meridian says
Thomas Marray, . pal of Summers.
who committed the express robbery last
week, was arrested in Chicago - he was
leaving the train, and WAS brought to
Meridian this morning by Pinkerton
detectives. Murray made . full con-
feseiou on hrs arrival.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
ATTRACTS ATTENTION.
The Hansome Window Display Of
the Model Hat Store.

Few people passed either way on
Canal street yesterday that did not
stop and admire the handsome window
display made by the Model Hat Store.
The arrangement of the goods is neat
and tasty and the display il certainly
worthy the words of praise uttered by
all that saw it. The exhibit consists of
hats in all the latest and most desir-
able blocks, gents hosiery in fancy pat
terms, neckwear lately received from
the eastern marts and initial handker.
chiefs in attractive designs. The Model
Hat Store rather pride themselves in
their line of holiday novelties, and COR
daily invite the public to inspect their
stock of goods. Low prices always the
rule. The MODEL Hat STORE,
lob Canal street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Lsmar WIN Take : Ress.

wAsHIseros, Dec. I'LL 10 probable
that Justice Lamar Of the United
states supreme court will not sis again
with the court during the present
term. The illness which has confined
him to his bed for several days past and
for insermittant periods before the
present. attack. does not show any signs
of rapid Improvement.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Vessels Collide.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE American
ship Mary L. Stone, Captain Park,
from Shanghai, via Manila, for New
York or Boston, while entering Manila
bay on the night of December z, col
lided with o spanish steamer. The
latter was so badly damaged that ehe
soon filled and sank. 1t 10 supposed
that several passengers aboard of her
were drowned. The Mary L. Stone
sustained only trifilng damage.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
F.s, Horses Burned.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Dec. 1.-THE sta
BILE OF William Akin. president of the
Tri-State FAIR association, about half .
mile from the city, was burned early
this morning. Three fine racers were
burned to death. The horses wer 9
valued at 81 800 and the other loss " i'll
ornurf m a. 400
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

March A. These include Colonel Sax
ton Of Chicago Ar. Van Cott OF New
York; Mr.. Field Of PnIlsdeiphis; Hart
OF Boston, and others whose terms have
not yet expired. When the senate con-
venes Aasch 4. there will be Gxty
vacancies Ia the rank Of hrst-clxss post
masters.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
SIS A MONTH.

All Patients for ALI Diseases will
be treated until cured for $500 per
month. This includes Consulta-
ton, Examination, Treatment and
Medicine for all patients and for all
diseases.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

SAN FRkScIsco, Dec. 1.-THE United
States steamer Adams. which arrived
from Ounsliska this morning, reports
having encountered . severe storm of
four days duration, which carried
away several boats and considerably
damaged the vessel and injured there
soauoen
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Some gentlemen prefer a box OF
choice and fragrant cigars 20 any other
present that can he gwen them. Those
tbat intend making Chrisfmss eifs OF
thls description should bear IN n,iad
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

BzInrsa, Dec. T.-Milo J. Tanner, .
wealthy hardware merchant. has dis
appeared Wednesday Tanner sold
cat ms stock and VAS driven 10 Green
Vile tia wife "a highly esteemed
lady, AID mas tas sympathy OF the en-
IRE community
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

BsLLEvu.LE, Kaa, Dee. f7.-The
state bank At Cuba has closed its doors.
The Liabilities are $4,000, and the
assets nnknown- The loss falls heavily
on the farming community.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

MrsKzsos. Dec 17.-Workmen in
digging . water trench on Sims street
found a rough board box containing
the body OF . child about 2 months
ola- The body Vas naked and lying
IN . coffee sxsk- Il had been buried
soosa time.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Chasing Murde.ers With Bloodhounds.

MOBILE. Ala, Dec. III. A. Arm
strong, tax collector OF Butler county,
Alabama, was wayisid, murdered and
robbed this morning at Panther Greek
bridge. His body was found riddled
with bullets. He was on q collecting
tour and had about 81 900 on his per-
son. The people of the villages of the
county are terribly excited. A mob u
gathering at the scene of the murder
and q pack Of bloodhounds has been
put on the track of the robbers.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Blaine Abous the same.

WASHINGTON, Dec. H.-At IL p. -.
Mr.. Blaine's condition WAS reported ~
about the rane. Beyond that state
ment nothing could be learned ct his
house other than DIR. Johnston had
made but one visit during the day and
that was this morning.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Wesks Wrhont FOOD.

BURLINGTON. Me-. Dec. 1.-THE peo-
pie here are greatly puzxlsd over the
strange case of Miss SUSIE Porter who,
for the past forty-eignt days. has gone
without n0urishmeut and still lives
Sic IL conscious Of her approaching
end and longs for death.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Ha. Arrived Sa1.lv.

wAsHIsGros. Dec. 1.-THE United
States steamer Newark has arrived at
Brindisi on her way to Coustantinople.
she is in command Of Admiral Ben
ham and mas Mr.. Thomson. the Amerl-
can minister to Turkey ~ her passen.
ger.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

SPRTsGFIEID. Mass, Dec. IA FIRE
e raging here which promises 90 be
rather destructive. The burning build
ins sdjoins that Of tue Union, when ~
threatened.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

JAcKsos. Dec. 1.-THE 2-ysar-old
chila Of Joseph Aondrsy, Pols, Of
Vanderbilt, was buried yesterday.
Dsssn resulting from ia clothing taxing
ire frsEa . stove while the cnild's
mother wza gone for . pail OF water.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Scrofula Ten Years

had running sore in my ear of scrofula
nature for ten years. Had been treated by several
physicians, but obtained no relief until tried
CUTIcuRA which healed it up In few days. This
trouble with It since. i consider your CrTIcuRa
REMEDIES xcellcd for the diseases you claim 10
cure. MRS. X. A. WOODFORD,
Scatterwood, So. Oak.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
At q Low Figure.

The Western Beef and Provision CON-
pany offer better inducements to .
buyer than any firm in ths same bust
ness in the city. Try them once and be
convinced.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

BAY Crrx. Dec l7.-John Hsatley. .
former real estate man, pleaded guilty
Of enbezzlement IN the circuit court.
and was sentenced 20 two years ~
Jackson IL Is claimed that hs en-
bexzIat IS 600.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
AtaLov Ficurs.

The Western Beef and Provision con-
psny SFer better Inducements to a
pess IN the city. Try them once and be
convinced.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

We are showing q
beautiful line of side
boards, ranging IN price
from $40 to $500.
NELSON, MATTER & Co.,
33 to 80 Canal Street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Sold everywhere. Price, CurrcrRA, Soc; Soar.
2sc REsoLvEST, 4100. Prepared by the POTTER
DEyo AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston.
Eyr"uow to Cure Skin Diseases" 81 pages,
80 iustr ations and 100 testimonials, mailed Free
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

warERrowS. ". Y. Dec. The fire
that broxs cut N Carthage last night
was sabdued after . ioss of $50, 600,
which u covered 20 the exsens OF fI4,-
600 BY Insurance..
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
WIN San ,hs Potonac.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ill is stated at
the executive mansion that the presi-
dent will probably take . few days.
trip down the Potomac river during
the Christmas holidaya
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Bra RArEps. Dec E.-Chsrles Spcn-
Ger, employed ia The Provost turning
factor. allowed his left hand 10 en-
ecuntsr Q saw, and loss the index and
middle fingers, and the ball OF the
thumb.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
At q Low Firure.

The Western Beef and Provision
company offer better inducements TO q
buyer than sny firm in the Same bust
mesa in the city. Try them once and be-
convinced
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Ladies should not fail to attend the
great ribbon sale this week ct Corl,
Knott & Co.'s.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
NOW HE is HAPPY
BIT He Did Net Give Up Hops and Gong 70
Drs. Copeiand ans Graham Ms
Restored to Hsalth-Ea-
shysasse Praise.

A larse pereeatake a The eases OF bronchitis
and consumption re caused b e4iArsA.
Ia tresfsns thousands u eases OF czlarrt Of
al kiads. Dr. Copeland and his associates
have developed their new iuas treatment
Ntteh cures bronchial froahlcs and ipcigieat
consumption as qulcs.y and effectively ks
Ordinary nasas e2tAfrh . cured. Read the
relieving statement ssd &c eolslResd OF tAls
tact.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Bliven e. Allen, No. LOG Canal street,
headquarters for oysters. fish and
game.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

WAsHxaroS. Dec. T.-Ths post
masters in the large cities are ANXIOUS
20 resume private business and viii
osnt in designations 30 take effect
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

White g. White for solid backed
hair brushes of every grade and artistic
merit. Their general line Of brushes,
mirrors. sponges and all fine goods is
complete.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

SlegePs cloak store will be open
every evening until after Christmas.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Don,t YOU Rant a0mA ahirfs9 Ilnfi]

Jan. Let We will make discount Of
$500 per dozen on our $500 and
$4,000 per dozen shirts. Laundrled and
best of material.
Grand Rapids Shirt Co.,
No. 10 and 81 South Division St.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Call at Campmsn's music store and
see the beautiful Christmas presents he
has for sale.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

See the new scale Kimball piano, en-
dorscd by all the leading artists, 1t
Campman's Music Store, No. 1872 East
Fulton street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Qou can buy the best fur felts for $50
at CorI, Knott & Co.'s.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
I.ovsrs OF Fragrant Cigars.

Beautiful ice wool shawIs selling
cheap at Corl. Kaott & Co.'S.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Buy the Washburn guitar 1T Camp
mans, 1872 East Fulton street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Buy the Washburn guitar at Camp
mans, 1872 East Fulton street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Mr.. H. J. w. camp-map, at No. 1872
East Fulton street, has now on hand q
full line of small musical instruments.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Whitn z. WhjtA FOX all aue per-
UuItO " U"stV fumes, toilet prep
arations and utensils. They can supply
everything that comes within the range
of necessaries and Injuries. They lead
in these lines.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

For the holidays we are
showing \ choice line Of
novelties
NELSON, MATTER 4 Co.,
33, 80. 81. 80 Canal street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
NBuy the stewart banjo At Csmpman'.,
O. 1872 East Fulton street.
Whiin q White for perfume atom
Uhts0 W Vuisv isers of every style
and quality. No dressing case is COM
plete Without them.

IL you wish TO buy guitar buy the
best--the "Wsshbgrn" u the best. For
sale at CsmpEl ans, No. 1872 East Fulton
street
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Holiday perfumes in cut glass.
Thum's, No. "a Canal and No. l66 West
Bridge streets.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

White 3. whlin for all fine per-
UhssV " U"itV fumes, toilet prep
arations and utensils. They can supply
everything that comes within the range
of necessaries and luxuries. They lead
in these lines.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

See the Swiss musical savings bank 81
music store.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

See Kramer's great offer on pastel
portraits IN another column. Examine
his aamplef.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Bliven & Allen, No. 100 Canal street,
headquarters for oysters, tish and
game.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

, yesterday Epilepsy vas the cause Of
hrs dsata- he sas formerly from Czli-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Buy the Washburn guitar ut Camp
mans, 1S2 East Fulton street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Oysters at Dettenthaler's. They are
received fresh daily.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Bliven & Allen, No. LOG Canal street.
headquarters for oysters. fish and
game.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

l0ucLIEST, Whi.est, Clearest kin and softes'
LUX Hands produced by CUTIcunA Soar.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Wl1nucc that keep tab with the
UA UIi6O hour and let no idle min
utes get away, in gold or silver, plain
or carved. ornate or otherwise, fitted
with any standard movement made, at
r. d. Carsten's, No. Al Canal street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

vcsrer's siifnrnts--sn iHviEcrsfing- rsstora-
frs tonic. snothiar crriial. sad braciae nsr.
x1>e. rurelT veeetabia. ucE-alccbolic, ard
prrfrfly harness II regulates and PRO
ueofee sf tf.e rr-rrr functi1us Il vus1a1ho1d.
fnarrurss dlxrsfisn. erriehes tlse bIood. iiS
peIs aches and pzzns. rlcanckcly ani nervous
npss. brings rrfrcshizg Sleep, and restores
hEal'h All xtre1Efh
What's tbs ',se q trying this : ard trv,
nDx nat when here i refsleiv rats rstszg~
1sfessff y al tba dsrsng. s',erts. irrsxIl ferl
g.. s,d eeaknessss peculiar ~ TIA az. -
4-ostical pairs fi-esrnaf ioaaurnation ari
utr~rntlon. weak bark ieuccrrtes ant every
bind1si siimsno. Il tie s. Favcrife frsscrlp-
tnn tails "a beneas er caza, yoa have yous
0Dney k4~k
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

White & White for .slid , backed
hair brushes Of every grade and artistic
merit Their general line of brushes.
mirrors. sponges aud al fine goocs u
complete.
Buy the Stewart banjo at Csmpman's.
No. Isl East Fulton street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
nIAu0n0c Of the pufsst ray serene
UtRMuUU0 the Africa or ANY other

szndbanx ever saw At X. d. Carssen's.
No. IA Canal street. They are mounted
in ali ways-rings. pias, studs. heck
Iaces or any other way.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Threw a Rr1ck at Him.

You can buy fine WOO. bat for CSC
at Corl, Knott Il Co.'s.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

- H<ffE fTfi
~ lsffup weak, tired.
cverta1ed women -
that's What vcu'1
End in Dr. Peroes
Favc1te Tresrsp
ton Is gives y3l
juSs the help that
you need
It's = n edicfn =
sha : rssie especially
81 build up women ;
strength and t. ere
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Burial Permits

Burial Permits.
Don q. Crawford, aged p yesTs. r.
Paso, Tex, Fulton street; JENNIE
Boersms, aged 1e years, No. Il2 Hilton
street. FnitoD sireet: Hsrcule Fscbet,
aged IS years, Little sisters Of ths
Poor, 81. Andrews.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-12-31

loaded on cart over In the rayine by
the river an ifyou'n hitch up with me
wen jerk it on the land sharp at day
light an it'll be ours There's money
in it. Tn railroads sure goin' ter run
through-hold up therew this last to
one Of the horses which had tangled its
bride rein.
The animals lifted their heads and
at the touch of the big spurs were of.
Sweet watched them until they were
only moving specs against the gray ish
brown of the prairie, and then, as if he
had solved problem, danced around
the room.
"Women's rights have got ter be re-
spected," he muttered, as he suddled
his best horse and started for the set
tlement.
The storelsecper laughed when he
heard Japhets plan, though he had
been serious enough when the situation
regarding the land was shown him.
mistakes in boundaries often
catches people in this country" he re-
marked, "but we'll fix it. Wen white
cap her-that's what it'll be-" and he
haw-hawed in his bluff, hearty manner
until his wife came running in to ask
what had happened
Two messengers were sent out to re-
quest the settlers to gather al the store
that night.
ht ten o'clock all were there-twen-
ty of them, mounted on wiry ponies
with big Texas saddles having lariats
swinging at the bows. They made a
ferocious appearing company there in
the moonlight.
A number of conferences were had
among the leaders and now and then a
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-12-31


had alighted from the evening stage.
THAT you will, Mister Sweet, an
they ain'tall men neither" put in the
gtorekeeper's assistant.
81 don't know much about women's
company" answered the newcomer.
He had purchased claim near by and
was on his way to take up his residence
on It,
'Th' pluckiest of 'em ALL" remarked
settler called "Sunhower Jones'"
formerly of Kansas man, "is th' woman
next you. When tn territory was
opened she got In line with tn rest an
made tn best time of any. Her horse
wRs all lather when she got TO the
claim an almost died, but she's holdin'
down a quarter section that's a little
fortune in itself and she's lived eight
months on it now"
I'm be glad to meet her." said
Sweet, and he asked for u sleeping
place for the night.
The late December days were not Sc
verely cold. The sun rides high over
the Promised Land" as Oklahoma is
called by its admirers, and Japhet
'S"SNAa SObO4IIi1 NONl llOlAl Il llNC ,yCdIS
wandering through the west, found
that the little summer cabin, with it's
two tiny rooms-precisely like the
dozen other cabins on neighboring
claims-would be warm enough for the
winters use.
But the place needed some repairing,
and during the next week he was bust
ly at work and saw scarcely any body.
Then ono day an incident occurred
that changed the whole tenor of his
life.
1t was the afternoon of a dull, gray
Saturday, and he was sitting by his
cracking fro thinking, if the truth
must be told, Of his lonesome bachelor
hood existence and of Eome happenings
OF the days OF youth "bacls east" which
he wished might have resulted differ
emily. 1t would be so cozy, he mused,
to hsve a vito over on the other side Of
the fire and to-a noise outside startled
him from his revery.
Creeping to the window, he pulled
aside the cheap curtain and saw two
rongh-looking men on orseback, wa
tering their horses at the pump. They
"plN " udlS anu DlR bDuIS
glistened on their heels,
They wera quite near, and though
there was a crisp breeze he could hear
their conversation.
'I's tn biggest snap ever struck, +"
obs @as saying.
Certain of it?" sneered the other
II know It, Th' gal filed on th'
quarter section all right, but in TIL
rush that every body made at tn open
in' she got the lines mixed somehow
and put her shack over on some Indian
land, eight rods from her quarter"
We'll, what of it?"
"Why there's got ter be a buildin' on
'h' lend before the first of tn year--an'
the times NJ at midnight"
"Do You expect to get it?"
III youll help I've got little cabin