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tain the education he had so devotedly
wished for and add number of long
desired books to his worn and insignif-
cant collection.
The trouble between the cattlemen
and the settlers, rising out of the bring
ing of fever infected cattle into the state,
soon became so general throughout the
southeastern counties that the legisla-
ture was compelled to take action in the
matter, and on the twenty-sixth day of
February, eighteen hundred and sixty
seven, law was enacted which prohib-
tied the bringing of cattle into the state
of Kansas from the Indian Territory or
Texas between the months of March and
December of each year, under penalty
OF not less than one hundred nor more
than one thousand dollars fine, and by
imprisonment i'll the county Jail not less
than thirty days nor moro than six
months.
But it was many months before the
troubles arising out Of the matter were
brought to q peaceful termination, and
thus ended one of the most complicated
and noted local warfares known in the
history of the state.
Dan and Fanny attended the Fort
Scott schools for three years, after
which they became pupils of the uni
versity at Topeka, where they graduated
in due time.
Dan took up the study of law. and is
now prosperous attorney in one of the
largo western cities. In the same city
resides Il noted physician, whose gilt
sign over his Office door reads. "Olivcr
Brown, Physician and Surgeon"
He and Dan are still warmer friends
than in the days of yore, for might add
that the Young physician and Fanny
But I'm only writing this for the youths,
and my story is done.
TIE END.
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AS briefly as possible Dan then related
the circumstances that had led to his
visit to the Fort, and of his, discovery of
tho plot of Dill and Suggs to defraud
himself and mother out of the estate.
"Why, this is a most outrageous piece
of business!' declared the captain. 81
am only too glad of the opportunity OF
assisting you to recover your property
and to aid in bringing the villains to
justice"
"What is the first thing to be done?"
asked Dan. 81 shall rely on your judg-
ment in the matter"
"Why, we have simply to lay the
matter before the civil authorities. You
Can then swear out warrants for the ar
rest of the guilty parties and we will
soon have them in the clutches of the
law"
"Then we had better do so at once, for
should they get wind Of my presence
here they'd manage to dodge us in some
way"
"Come, them" said the captain, "and
we'll go over to the county attorneys
office and lay the matter before him at
once"
The two left the officers headquarters,
and, crossing the parade ground, soon
arrived at the place where Dan had left
the young physician in waiting with the
buggy.
Dan introduced the captain to his
young friend, and leaving the vehicle
hitched to the rack the three proceeded
directly to the county attorneys Office.
When the case had been fully ex-
planned to the attorney he said:
This is IL most startling revelation.
l made the acquaintance of Dill and
Suggs day or two ago. They have
opened Il law office in the city, and | I'M
derstand that they had come here to To-
cate permanently | shall take pleasure
in bringing such daring and dangerous
rascals to justice"
AS soon as the warrants had been is
sued and placed IN the hands Of the
sheriff, Dan said;
Il was Just thinking that it would be
a good plan to go to the bank where Mr..
Mansfield deposited the five thousand
dollars, which lie left as legacy, and
find out if any attempt has been made
TO draw the money.
"You are right let us go to the bank
immediately said the captain. There
is no telling what move those raScals
might make should they by any means
get wind of what we are going to dO.'
1t was past ten when they reached the
bank.
Captain Parker approached the cash
ier's window and said:
There was a deposit made at this
hnply ,f five Thousand dollars Inv .Io1,tA.
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\ Sunny Dining Room.

The dining room should be light and
sunny. The most essential pieces of turni-
ture are table of generous width, capable
of being enlarged comfortable chairs and
sideboard. After that, ii the room be
large enough and the purse will admit of
the purchase of a cabinet or two, with
glass fronts and sides, SO much the better
In these there can be kept dainty bits Of
china and glassware. These cabinets will
brighten II dining room more than any
thing else you can put into it, possibly eX-
cepting pictures. Ii there be no room for
a cabinet, corner cupboard and some
hanging shelves will be great addition.
Pictures that suggest pleasant things are,
of course, always desirable. A few thrifty
ferns, Towering plants or evergreens add
great deal to the brightness and beauty OF
any room, but particularly in the dining
room. Have them there If you possibly
can.-Maria Parloa in Ladies' Home Jour
nal
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ODDS AND ENDS.


London has D., UlD tT1rn1nS,
Strong City, Kan. has one LAWYER.
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r..i,i,n,1
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ho.laI j., go,i, 10
tobacco county 10y
lurNeH9 nave oeeli Niio"n 70 i've tH4rUy
'Nr,' -
flahts III " room h@e'i iteSh "lr' ouC must
DC AepU from " colu uri'l''
SUCCESSFUL experiments IN growing Tea
nave zee" l""''e near "ii"iii''
Cover Il nail with soap and it will then
be easy TO drive it into hard wood
The people of this country spent more
than Eli,tVo,oo0 last year for flowers.
In ENGLAND locomotives have neither
bells. he;uiiaAts nor 'cowcatchprs"
More than a million people are treated
In the hospitals OF London each year.
rl.ot,llo.t and .bort.st noo,1a in Eurono
,L'. <.,.,..,,ia,. and tbe T',na live .ida hv
side.
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n,,t oLnnt The nnrI aft nioht fnr - soro
th,o,t
T. Is curious That b,,t+oraias and heos
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'You are right; that must be attended
to without moments delay"
In short time the president of the
bank arrived, and the captain, Dan
Riggsby and the young physician were
ushered into his private Office.
Meantime the sheriff had proceeded to
the Office of Dill and Suggs, but only to
find it closed and the two men gone. BY
inquiry he found that Suggs and the
false Mrs. Riggsby had gone away in Il
buggy nearly an hour before, while it
WAS thought that Dill was at the Office
OF Horace Bland.
The sheriff hurried away and soon ar
rived at BANDS Office, where his loud
knocking upon the door startled the ras-
cally land agent and the willy lawyer, as
described in a recent chapter.
When the knocking was repeated
Horace Bland rose and opened the door.
The sheriff and his deputy entered Dill
rose to his feet, Il mOmentary PABLO
coming over his emaciated face.
The sheriff advanced TO Dill's side,
and laying his hand upon tho lawyers
shoulder, he said,
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l ne REMAINDER Is soon tlll.
Aaron Suggs and Meg Prone were cap
turcd some tive miles from the city and
brought back and lodged in Jail. The
five thousand dollars which they had
drawn from the bank was found in their
possession and restored To the bank.
1t appeared that while D.l was in
consultation win Horace Bland at the
Office of the lal,er, Aaron SugEs had dis
covered Dan RIggshy'5 presence in the
city, and knowing that their game was
up he hastily summoned Meg Prone,
and proceeding to the bank had drawn
the five thousand dollars and fed from
the tOWM.
The Riggsbys remained in the city
two days settling up the business relGt-
ing to the Mansfield estate. The expos
ing and bringing to justice Of the lar-
ing rascals Dill and Suggs created a sem
sation in the city. The part Dan had
taken III detecting the villains and
thwartins their evil plans, and the star
Ting adventures through which he had
passed soon became known throughout
the city and 10 found himself the hero
Of the hour.
Oliver Brown, the young physician,
remained III the city with Dan till the
business was all settled, and when they
separated it was with the understanding
that the warm friendship that had
sprung up between the two should be re-
newed at al early day.
Simon Riggsby sold his claim and the
Travellers Rest and purchased farm
near Fort Scott, but before he quilted
the prairie inn he gave splendid ban
quet to which were invited all the set
tiers in the locality and the cattlemen as
well. The affair proved grand success,
and was long remembered by those who
participated in it.
Meg Prone died in Jail before the ar
rival of the time set for her trial, but
Aaron Suggs and Mortimer Dill, her two
associates in crime, We're tried and con-
victed and received the punishment
they so richly deserved
Horace Bland, doubtless fearing that
he would be implicated in the affair,
fled from the city and was seen no more.
The greatest pleasure which the pos
session Of the generous Legacy brought
! 10 Dan was that he was now able to OBJ
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"4ou are my prisoner
Dill turned as pale as death, and for a
moment he stood stupefied with astonish-
ment and fear; then recovering his self
possession in q manner, he demanded.
"What do you mean?-there must be
a mistake"--
81 think not" said the officer coolly,
and drawing forth the warrant no read
1t to the prisoner.
"This is an outraged" exclaimed the
lawyer, assuming an air Of buster; sit is
a plot to injure my character! | shall
make some one suffer for this" But he
finally subsidized and was led away by
the officer and locked up in the Jail to
await preliminary examination.
Il n
While the incidents just recorded were
taking place, a wagon containing tHree
persons entered tho city of Fort Scott
and moved slowly up one of the princi-
pal streets. A single glance would suf-
flee to recognize the occupants of the
vehicle as Simon Riggsby, Mrs. @iggsby
and Fanny. The sudden appearance of
the family in the city at this time may
NC VI ltllS pIGlicu us lOllONS.
On receiving from the dying CATTLE
man the letter which contained such
important news and which, as the reader
will remember, had so mystcriously dis
appeared ON the night of Ben Ropes
visit to the inn, Mr., and Mrs. Riggsby
conferred over the news conveyed by
tho letter and decided to Investigate the
matter regarding the Mansfield estate at
once.
AS soon as the funeral of the deceased
cattlenan WAS over, the family made
preparations to visit Baxter Springs on
the following day for the purpose of
consulting with the attorneys who had
written the letter, but on learning from
traveller from Baxter Springs that the
senior member Of the law firm was dead
and that his partner had removed to
that place without delay, which thcy did
on the following morning.
They had Il double purpose in visiting
Fort Scott. Aside from the business
matter that called them thither they had
n desire to gain some tidings from Dan,
whose long silence had given cause of
the gravest apprehension for his safety.
On arriving at the Fort Simon Ri@gSby
drove directly to the law Office Of Dill
and Suggs, but what was his surprise to
learn that the INSCRIPTIONS Dill had
just been locked up in prison and that
his partner had fled from the city, for
the story of the frauds practiced by the
two had spread like wildtire and vas
the all absorbing topic OF conversation
throughout the town.
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CHAPTER XIV.
BEN ROPES REQUEST.

As she tcCs crossing u small TOCtuC she
SGto a hOTSemGn riding tOUdTd her.
Meanwhile matters at the Travellers
Rest had moved on in quiet and
peaceful groove. The settlers who had
gathered at the inn had dispersed and
gone to their homes, promising to keep
on the alert and return should there be
signs of further trouble.
The days had gone by, but no tidings
came from Dan Riggsby. Where was
he? and why did he not write? were the
questions that puzzled his parents and
caused them to feel vague sense OF
alarm for his safety.
"Mebby he'll be home in few days"
said Simon Riggsby. eff he don't an
we don't hear nothin from him / reckon
I'll hat ter go an see what's happened
ter him"
"That'll be the best way" said Mrs.
Riggsby. "Im gettin real uneasy about
him, and it's about time we knowed
where lie is and what he's doing"
Since Dams departure Fanny Riggs
by's work al the inn Was almost doubled.
In addition to assisting her mother with
the household duties she was compelled
to perform much of the work that had
been done by Dan.
When the stable had been burned most
of the feed for the stock had been de-
stroyed, and this made 1t necessary to
turn the stock out upon the range.
Every evening an hour before sunset
Fanny would ride out across the prairie
to bring the cattle home, whore they
were corraled for the night.
One evening the cattle had strayed
away farther than usual, and it was al
most sunset before Fanny had found
them and started on her return home.
AS she was crossing a small ravine she
saw horseman riding toward her at a
gallOp. As he drew near she recognized
him as Ben Ropes, the cattleman, and
uttered little gasp Of terror.
Whose cattle are these you're driv-
ing away?" he cried with an oath, as he
dashed furiously down the slope. IN
soon show you how to drive stock off OF
my renge'--
But at that moment his speech was
cut short, Fanny uttered cry Of hor-
ror as she saw the horse suddenly pitch
violently forward; then horse and rider
went down in a heap together.
MY God! he's l1illedl' cried Fanny
refining in her horse, and sitting there
III her saddle as if turned to stone. But
only for moment she remained inactive.
Then riding forward she disnounted
and bent over the fallen man.
He was lying upon his face while the
body of the horse lay almost upon him.
\ badger hole near by into which the
horse had stepped showed plainly how
the accident had happened. The poor
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NOVEL FIRE FIGHTING.
Las1,ing Out the Flames of burning
Prniric with an Ox,s Hide.


Prairie with an Ox's Hide.
Whoever heard of killing horse or an
OK as the first step to be taken toward put
ting out prairie fire? What dweller in
the Dakotas has not heard of itp For it is
frequently done by the settlers Of the new
northwest, where prairie fires are q greatly
dreaded menace to life and property. 1t
was the chief of a once important tribe of
Indians who remarked, upon completing q
sightseeing tour through the principal
cities Of the east Good, heap good; not SO
good as a prairie fire"
One who has never seen a prairie fire has
missed one of the grandest sights. 10 the
beholder who knows that no loss Of life or
property will result from it such spec
tacle presents u picture of grandeur some
times too awful to be really beautiful
If there were policeman on every rail-
road locomotive in the Dakotas to act as
spark arrester, the number Of prairie fires
would no doubt be almost as great as it is
now.
The prairie grass Of that region does not
remain green until killed by the frosts Of
autumn, bat ripens as do the small grains.
1t is plumpIy filled with an oily substance
very nutritious for grazing purposes and
highly innammablc. The exceedingly
dcws in the greater portion OF those states
serve to put the grass in the best possible
condition for making fierce, quick fire,
when aided by the strong winds that al
most constantly blow over those prairies.
Every dwelcr of the great northwest is
more or less familiar with prairie fires.
They have often at nightfall seen their
lurid lights in the distant horizon, or by
day their huge volumes of smoke rising
and bending with the clouds, and many
are even familiar with the consuming
march of the flames themselves. Probably
the first intimation the settler receives of
an approaching fire comes from the falling
of burned particles of grass that have been
carried long distances by strong air cur
rents.
Later on smoke may he seen on the dis
tant horizon, which increases in volume
and blacliness until the whole sky may be
lrkened; or if the night be coming on,
the flames will light up the whole land
scape and their glow will be reflected
above. The wise Dakotan has his farm or
ranch protected by lircbrealls These are
usually made by blowing two strips, few
burrows wide and several rods apart, and
burning the grass between.
There is but little likelihood Of putting
ont Dakota prairie fire during the day,
as the wind which is almost invariably
blowing, and which the fire seems to
greatly increase in force, never lulls until
the coming of night Then though there
j. no dewfall in that region, the fire burns
less iiercely and may be at times entirely
eNtinguished. The most successful method
of putting out II fire, and one frequently
employed, is to Kill a horse or cow and
splitting the carcass drag it along the fire
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The Grip a Good Thing.

Jimson-This grip is n mighty good
thing when you come to think Of it,
Jamsun-Don't see how.
THAT'S because you are not practical,
I've saved heap of money by it,"
Saved money!"
Lots. The first time had it l went to
doctor and got prescription, Instead
Of taking that prescription to u drug store
l made a copy of it and took the copy to
the druggist. since then every time I've
caught the grip I've just used that same
old prescription, and it hasn't cost me a
cent for doctors fees ] just tell you it's a
sight cheaper than having half a dozen
different diseases, no two alike. New
York Weekly.
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Some Familiar Woods.

White oak timber is valued in shipbuild-
ing. Apple is excellent for food and fuel.
Viewers shuttles are made of the wood.
BLACK birch tim Der is used in basket works,
and that tree is claimed by the Indians a.
their natural inheritance. 1t elnits pleas
ant oaep when burning 2, III ONE and Farm
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-09-09
THE EI0hT-HOuR LAW.

The Attorney-G Genera IL Constrained In
View nj Existiug DInaeuities to Hold That
y Limitation Exists.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3o.-In response
to a request from the acting secretary
of war, the Encouragement has rem
dercd an opinion IN to the application
Of the cight-hour law to certain work
and employees under. the war depart
ment. The Encouragement in his
opinion says that In view Of the pre-
vious Legislation upon the subject, Of
the alleged evils sought to be corrected
and In Difference to the Legislative I'M
~derstanding and purpose apparent in
debate and reports Of committees, he il
constrained to hold that the law, as to
laborers and mechanics in the direct
employment OF the government and OF
the district Of Columbia, is general, and
that the limitation us to public works
applies only to such persons us arc in
the employ Of contractors and sub-con-
Tractors,
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-09-09
A LONE sHAapsnoor TEN.
he Causes . sensation In . Religions Meet.
Ing.

He Causes . Sensations In . Religions Meet.
ing.
KNoxvILLE, Tenn, Aug. 30.-whils
the militinmau on duty at Coal Creek
were gathered upon the grass under
meath the trees Sunday listening 10 .
sermon by Rev. DR.. Ramsey, chaplain
Of the First regiment, the sharp crack
Of rifles on the mountain side above and
the kissing Of several bullets as they
passed close TO the heads Of the crowd
caused q sensation.
A lone sharpshooter In dark clothes
and n SLOUGH hat was seen for q moment
and then disappeared behind the rocks.
Col. Clark Mt once dispatched m order
10 Capt. Roach. Of the First regiment,
10 send n volunteer company after the
sharpshooter. The captain himself
hurried mp the mountain side and o 70
sighted the man, but he was then dis
appearing away up on the mountain,
and three shots from the captains gun
failed 10 bring him down.
The appearance Of this scout of the
miners Immediately after the return OF
part of the militia may have a great
deal OF significance, for there are we'll
founded reports Of large numbers OF
miners hidden away in the mountain
Businesses. The officers are studying
whether or not To send a squad on n
scout over into the mountains, where
the mountaineer miners would have
such a tremendous advantage over the
troops. achievements are now on
their way and will arrive tomorrow.
IL has been decided TO transfer several
companies to Clinton. the county seat,
where all the trials will take place dur
ing the first week in September. There
il still a scouting squad at Oliver
Springs capturing prisoners.
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-09-09
A NEW POLICY.
No More Reservations to lie Leased to
Cnttlemen.

Cnttlemen.
WAsHIYGToy, Aug. Civilian A.
Snyder, Of Arkansas City, has applied
TO the Indian bureau for a lease of tho
Tonkawa reservation. His application
was answered yesterday, and wasa very
short statement TO the effect that II had
een.decidcdn not TO lease IT,
This Of itsclf might be considered
rather unimportant, but 1t is the first
step in the line Of n new policy which
has III important bearing on the Chero-
kee strip. Special report to the bureau
shows that the cattle in the strip got
there through the Ponca and Otoe
reservations us the reservations were
leased for grazing purposes.
II has been concluded that these sim
ply serve as n door To let cattle into the
strip and much trouble can be prevented
by refusing TO lease these lands. For
this reason IL IL refused to lease the
Tonkawa country, AZ II would be used
MS an open door TO the strip. The pres
ent leases for the Ponca and Otoe ressr.
v~ations expire next March and II il no.
lievcd it has been decided not to les &c
them next year and In this way shut
cattle out of the strip.
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-09-09
BANK ROBBERY SPOILED.
A Posse In Waiting aud One OF the Dos
peradoes Fatally shot.

A Posse In Waiting aud One Of the Dcs-
peradoes Fatally shot.
CAYUCos, CAL, Sept LA daring at
tempt to rob the Bank Of Cayucos was
frustrated early yesterday morning.
One of the robbers and A. c. Mcleod,
ex-sheriff Of San Luis Oblspo county,
were shot. The robber will probably
die, but Mcleod is not seriously hurt.
Five men from San Luis Obispo arrived
in the night and vent to Bank Man
ager Simmler's residence for the
purpose Of compelling him to open
the safe, but anticipating robbery
SIMMER was absent. His bed was oc-
cupied by q young man named Willie
Waterman. who admitted them tn the
bank. County Sheriff O'Neii and
Deputy Mcleod, also Constable Banks
and Deputy Marshal Kues, of San Luis
City were waiting and in the attempt
to arrest the robbers the shooting took
place. Four Of the robbers escaped,
but are known 70 the officers
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-09-09
HEAD MONEY.
Muiey Hassen's Troops bring In Heads Of
Rebels For Reward. 1

Muiey Hassen's Troops bring In Heads Of
Rebels For Reward.
TANGER, Aug. 30.-The sultan's cav
airy and infantry started On mn expedi.
ton into the country Of the rebellious
Anghercs this morning. After burning
four villages they met the main body of
insurgents. A brisk exchange of mus
kerry shots followed, but In u short
time the majority of the rebels
fed. Many of the fugitives made their
way to the shore, whence they escaped
In fishing boats. A few OF the insur-
gents fought desperately until Haman,
their leader, seeing that the battle was
lost, mounted his horse and fled. The
troops then retured to Tangier with the
heads Of the rebels they had killed, f.
which they will receive s. per hesd
from the sultan's treasury.