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PART I.

Mr.. Van Cortland Brown was rich.
middle-aged. and q widower. In addi-
tion to these great advantages, Mr.. Van
Cortland Brown had other qualifica-
tions, which. if not particular to him.
self, he firmly believed had given him
. great lead in life's race over ordinary
mortals. He was convinced that there
was not q man in the United States who
had such very blue Knickerbocker blood
In his veins as himself. His intelli-
Eence was not Of the highest order, nor
his Information the most extensive,
yet he had sufficient Of both to know
that the name Brown was English. II
It had been plain Brown, so great was
his dislike Of common things, he would
have had 1t changed by act Of the leg
1Slature, but the final ''e'' redeemed it,
and induced him to believe 1t was Of
Norman origin and that there was a
Browne who taught with William the
Conqueror at Hastings, and whose
name was inscribed high on the Battle
Abbey role.
One of Mr.. Van Cortland-Browne's
most precious pOssessions-for apart
from his interst he believed that he
had q permanent chattel mortgage on
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sky along the palisades. as soon as the
rain had ceased: and the horror Of his
awful position was intensified by the
knowledge that not far away thou
sands of happy people were enjoying
the holiday, all unmindful Of the dam
ger and the terrible anxiety to which a
neighbor was being subjected.
MIR. Van Cortland Browne had been
a very proud man, proud of his family,
proud of his wealth and proud Of what
he considered his own superior person.
ality; but cllnging to that frail cedar
tree, with his soft, white hands grasp
ing at the wet rocks, the meanest crea-
ture on earth would not have envied
him his position. The darkness that
shut out the awful depths below but
intensified the danger to his excited
imagination.
As he clung there, feeling that the
roots Of the tree must give way at any
moment and send him crashing to the
bottom, he heard on the heights above
the voice of a negro, blithely singing q
plantation melody. Mr.. Browne rec
ognized the voice as that of his own
stableman. evidently on his way to
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the cliff above. The loudest Of these
was that of Commodore Blakely Hor-
ton-Smith. who shouted to people, evil
IDENTIFY some distance away:
II have found his wheel! My God, he
has fallen over the Palisades!"
Shrieks and cries of agony came near
er and nearer, and he heard some one
saying:
Take care of Miss Van Cortland
Browne. She has tainted"
The speechless man on the plateau, il
might have been thought, was in nc
position to give way to anger yet he
soon became so angry as to forgt his
thirst, the loss of his voice. the tortures
of the past night, and the dangers that
environed him; this was caused by
hearing Col. Washington johnson say
ing to Mrs. Major Floyd-Floyd Jones
in soothing accents:
MY dear Mrs. Jones, pray calm your
self. Death comes to all sooner or later.
1t is the one thing we have to meet and
We should be prepared for it-particu-
larly in the cose of our friends"
"GO away go away!' shrieked Mrs.
Floyd-Floyd Jones; you are a heartless
monster"
But assure you, mean to be kind"
protested Col. Washington johnson.
"Oh. Mr.. Van Cortland Browne was
so grand, so noble, so everything that
was manly and good! shall never be
myself again! This terrible calamity
will shadow my life till l join him in
the gravel" Then, in q voice Indicative
OF anger and impatience, Mrs. Jones
continued: "Why do you stand there
Col. Johnson, with your hands in your
pockets? Why don't you make search ?
Why do You not go down the cliffs and
find the remains?"
well, madam" replied the colonel,
gazing over the edge of the precipice.
IF were to go down the cliffs should
soon be a remains myself"
The widows words brought an in
describable comfort to the heart of
the unhappy man on the plateau be-
low.
With the suddenness Of It's depar-
ture. his voice came back to him, and,
raising to its loudest. he called out:
MY dear Mrs. Floyd-Floyd Jones,
1 ann down here pretty badly wrecked,
but II you send me ropes to get me up
think l can ride home with you on my
wheel"
Well. ropes were sent down to Mr..
Van Cortland-BrOwne. and the young
commodore descended the ropes hand
over hand and fastened them securely
about the man, who, within six months,
was to become his father-i in law.
Strong arms on the top hauled away
at signal from the commodore. and,
when Mr.. Van Cortland Browne reach
ed terra firma, he found the arms of
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ing, and the wires along the Palisades
as 1t may, Mr.. Van Cortland-Browne'
instead Of hearing from Miss Florence
recognized the musical voice Of Mrs
Maj. Floyd-Floyd Jones, demanding:
'Is that you, Col. Johnson"
Before Mr.. Van Courtland- Browne
could reply, he heard the colonel say
ing:
Eyes. my dear Mrs. Jones. want to
talk with YOU"
"Oh, I shall be delighted! came the
widows exclamation over the wire.
Mr.. Van Cortland-Browne's face
grew purple, and he stood as If para
lyzed with the receiver to his ear, while
this conversation took place:
Col. Johnson-Are you aware. my
dear Mrs. Jones, that tomorrow is the
Fourth of July
Mrs. Floyd-Floyd Jones-The explo.
sion Of flrecrackers has kept me aware
of that fact for week.
Col. Johnson-Have you an engage
ment for about sunset tomorrow even-
ing?
Mrs. Floyd-Floyd Jones (sweetly)-l
have not.
Col. Johnson-Then will you meet me
on your wheel at the Lookout, and we
can come home by the palisade road?
Mrs. Floyd-Floyd Jones--With pleas
Col. Johnson-Then it's bargain?
Mrs. Floyd-Floyd Jones-Yes; good
by.
Col. Johnson--Good-by
Mr.. Van Cortland-Browne dropped
the receiver by the phone, and dropped
himself into q chair.
He reached home by three o'clock,
and. contrary to his custom, remained
In the house for the rest of the day
nursing his wrath to keep 1t warm. y
Miss Florence thought her father was
him up, but without effect.
During the next twenty-four hours
Mr.. Van Cortland Browne did the most
persistent thinking of his life, the con-
clusion of which was that he would
take his wheel and surprise the perfid-
ious widow and her hated gallant al
the appointed trysting place.
Unheeding the threatening storm
Mr.. Browne mounted his wheel and
started up the road. which, at points
runs dangerously close to the giddy
edge OF the towering palisades.
If the man could have forgotten him.
self and his troubles, real or imagined
he would have been struck with the
beauty and sublimity Of the scene. OF
which he was the center. Away to the
west, In the direction OF the Hacken-
sack river and the Ramapo mountains
heavy, black storm clouds rolled to-
fiery crests was reflected down on for
est and field, till it seemed to glorify
the beautiful villas and the carefully.
kept gardens by which they We're sur.
rounded.
A glance to the south would have re-
vealed the upper bay and the water
fronts of the magnificent group of ci-
ties by which it is surrounded. To his
right the verdant hills - Westchester
swept down till they Knelt by the wat
ers OF the Hudson.
Yonkers, Irvington and Tarrytown
with the splendid clusters Of villas on
the heights above, looked more like
cities Of the mirage than centers Of hui
man habitation.
Mr.. Van Cortland Browne saw the
tiny row-boat of the fishermen, like
animated Specks on the broad breast OF
the mighty river. He saw yachts and
other sailing craft, the sails glowing
like luminous opals in the storm light;
aud he. h. a
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08
ORDERING SQUATTERS orr.
interior Department Watching the
Coded Lands.

The Land Department is evidently taxi
ing action on the reportSsen IN by Special
Inspector Bone in regard 10 squattelS ON
the ce Re lands. \ number of them have
been ordered TO either offer Ellngs Cn the
locations which they are holding or get
of and allow others to secure the Local
tons. There are also Il number OF settlers
on the reservation around the old Chey-
enne agency south OF Cheyenne River.
and while there has been no notice to
them in regard 10 removal, they have been
notified to take down al! their fences, as
the are now enclosing Government lands.
Several of them have sent in a protest TO
this order and Will wait the result of their
protest before taking any action in the
matter.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08
PLUCkY DAKOTA GIRL.
Girl Who Began as II Teacher Now
Owns Il Large Farm.

Al the county seat Oi Dawson County is
a Young woman v ho has solved the ques-
tlon OF Noman'> sphere, 10 her Own adj
vantage. at least. She has not rent the
air rs ciamorIng for her rights, but she
has quietly gone ahead and asserted them
without any fuss.
The young woman is Miss Jennie c,
West. Miss West Is now about - years
Old. 4 few wears ago. whether from
necessity OF choice. it dOcSn matter, size
determined 10 become self sustaining. Al
that time she was a student in Dakota
University. At the end of two years
spent N that Institution she was made an
instructor IN mathematics, history and
one or two other branches. After she
graduated she WAS elected TO the depart
ment Of history and English history in the
University.
\ year later, in l>92, Miss West was
elected to the office OF superintendent OF
schools of Dawson County. She IS now
serving her second term.
Bat TINS Is only part Of what Miss West
has done. She has acquired a quarter
SO ttion of fertile South Dakota land and
has developed Il OF the finest farms IN
Dawson County. The proceeds of til"
farm ar swelling her already snug bank
account, ana this irrepresSIbic Western
girl has the promise OF becoming a
wealthy woman.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08
Double Filings Seem Necessary.

This year, as i'll the past campaigns, the
secretary's office is receiving for filing the
certificates OF nominations of legislative
officers, in districts composed of more
than one county. This action is undoubt-
eddy taken on account OF the provisions OF
section 4 chapter Wi, session laws OF 1891,
winch provides: Certificates of nominal
ton Of candidates to be filed by the elect
ors OF the entire state, or any division OF
district greater than "A county, shall be
tlled with the secretary OF state But
the last clause OF the same section pro-
vidcs: The certificates for the nominal
ton OF a Joint member OF either branch OF
the legislature shall be flied III the office
of the county auditor of all counties 70 bt
represented 10y such joint member"
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08
THE LEADNILLE STRIk r..
Miners Advised Il Hold Out by tho
Western FcJcration'S President.

HE Sea dindyian section of the Miners
Union held a meeting at Leadyiile and
was addressed by Col. Nag!e Of the mill
tia and other officers, who counSelcd
peace. The president OF the Western
Federation of Miners then spoke. oun
selling the miners TO stand firm, a. the
strike must be won. H. bitterly de-
n0uncsd the cit zenS for organizing mill
tia companies, saying they were acting a.
tools OF the mlne managers. He said the
Federation would stand by the strikers
and keep them and their families from
suffering. He told hem not to speak to
the militia unless they wanted TO, but
not to %antagoniZe them. He advised the
miners TO 20 home early and stay there.
AS a mounted scouting party was APP
preaching the Emmett niue the other
night Sergeant Hamilton. who was riding
ahead, was ordered TO halt by a picket.
lie did not obey and the picket fired, in
Il citing a wound which vii necessitato
the amputation OF his leg.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08
COLLEGE BUILDING BURNS.
Ladies' Seminary at Mount Holyoko
Goes Up in Flames.

Mount llolyoke College, the pioneer in
stilution for the higher education Of
women, near South Iiadley, Mass, re-
ceiVed Il severe blow on the afternoon of
the 9th in the burning of the main build
ing. with a probable loss of $50, 900. The
buildings have cost $500, 600, and could
not he replaced to-day for less than that.
Fortunately zone OF the 400 students or
faculty were injured. The fire was dis
covered in the laundry in the gymnasium
wing. about 4:3o o'clock. The college
fire apparatus WAS put 10 work, but ii was
soon seen that they could not control the
fire and help was sent for from South
lladley Falls and Holyoke. Fire appara-
tuS was sen t from these places, and sew
eral hose wagons were sent, but arrived
too late too be effective.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08
BEATEN BY GUERHILLAS.
Consul Protests Against the Treat.
mcnt OF AN American Planter.

\ Santiago de Cuba dispatch says:
Vice Consul Hyatt has entered a protest
in the case of Peter X. Rlvery. an Ameri-
can planter, maltreated by Spanish Guer-
riilaS on his coffee estate near So. Luis.
who warned a Spanish officer in command
of the guerillas against the destruction of
his fences and property by the ~latter's
force. Rivery was abused and led out to
be summarily shot. The timely interview
ton of a Spanish scout, who pleaded with
the officer and youcned for Rivery's neu-
trality. alone saved him. Even then the
guerrIllaS were Socnraged that, IN defiance
of the officers orders, they brutally beat
Rivery with their machetes and before
leaving the plantation tore down an
American flag waving over the house.
warning HIM not to display 1t again. The
Spanish colonel in command AT II. Luis
apologized TO Riyery for the outrage done
him, and expressed personal regret at the
insults of the acts OF the guerillas in the
field.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08
Aberdeen COursiur Meet.

The second nnual meeting OF the Alb
erdeen CourSing Club opened the och UNI
der perfect weather conditions and with
an Attendance OF nearly 1000 people. The
first trials in tie Aberdeen cup stakes
We're run, GlenroSa beating CalIph, Lady
Fdlconer beating Merry May, Mnneap-
oils beating Mormon Boy, Dakota beating
Robert lie Diable. LightfOot beating Syl-
VIA, Fritz Royal beating Won Tromp,
Maid OF Honor beating Recollection, Lu-
clan Swift beating Merry Maid, Good
Cheer beating Kirk Glen, Cakes beating
Wayfarer, Diana beating King oil the
Hills and Araphoe Village Girl.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08
WEYLER S~RECALLED
REPORT TO THAT EFFECT AT
THE STATE DEPARTMENT..
Reason for This Action said to lie
that Spain Has Lost Confidence in
the "Butcher's" Ability to Suppress
the Cubans-Other News Items.
Weyicr Recalled.

II is reported at Washington on eX-
cellent authority that the State Depart
ment has been notified that Gen. Wey Ter
is to be recalled TO Spain Immediately.
The ostensibie reason is That Weyicr IS
needed in Spain bccauSt Of threatened
outbreaks OF Republicans and Carlisi>.
The real reason is asserted to be, however,
that Spain has lost confidence IN the
'Butcher's' ability to suppress the Gu
bans, Now that the rainy season has be-
gun the Spauiards are absolutely power
less 10 cope with the reyolutionists, 50
that Weyler'S presence on the island can
be dispensed with 10 better advantage
now than at any time since he succeeded
CANNES.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08

EX-~Secretary l. Married After Il
Five DAYS Engagement.

With beautiful autumn weather TX
Secretary Whitney Tuesday afternoon
married Mrs. Filth II. Randolph. Il
daughter OF the late Dir. Frederick May
of New York and widow of Capt. Arthur
Randolph Of the British navy. The cere-
mony took place in 81. Xavier Church,
Bar lIarbor, Me, and was entirely infor-
nal. There were no bridesmaids, no
best man and no formal invitations. The
church was crowded with to%Wnspeople
and visitors. The ceremony lasted only
ten minutes, at the conclusion OF which
the BRIDE and groom were driven to the
~"Anchorage," the brides home, where .
wedding breakfast was served.
Mr.. Whitney said that he became en-
gagged to Mrs. Randolph last Friday.
They thought it unnecessary to wait. lie
wished the wedding private on account of
the death of ex-senator Payne Of Ohio.
father of bis former wife. Hundreds OF
kilograms we're receiynd by the couple,
including one from President Cleve'
land.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08
PLOT TO kiLL ZE,IiNA
Conspiracy of ~Nicaraguan Presi-
dents Enemies Nipped.

Tie New York Herald's Nicaragua cor
respondent telegraphS from Managua
that, since the close Of the last rebellion,
in which President Zelaya was victorious,
his enemies and a majority OF his former
allies have been plotting 10 upset the
Government 10y force OF rms The bar
racks and palace were to be assaulted
simultaneously and Zelaya asSasSinated.
The larracks were to be blown up by
dynamite in case the assault failed. The
conspiracy, however, was discovered on
the very eve of its execution, and some Of
the leaders captured. The principal
leaders are the former president. Car
denaS, Gen. Pals Diego, and Fernando
~Chamorro, the latter two wealthy and
prominent members Of tie Conservative
party.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08
CLOUDBURST IN ARIZONA.
Part of Benson Washed Away ana
Six People Drowned.

Part Of the town OF Benson was washed
away and SIX persons drowned IN a flood
from a cloudburst in the Wholesome noun
lalns. twelve miles southwest. Ii is eX-
pecttd great loss OF fe and destruction OF
properly will be reported from all along
tie San Pedro River until it empties into
the CHA. The flood from the western
end OF the same range tore out three miles
OF tie Southern Pacific track twelve miles
west OF Benson. y wall OF water at least
twelve miles long was poured into the
San Pedro River, hence there is apprehen-
sion felt for the safety Of persons in the
valley
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08

SCORE OF MEN INJURED.
Leaking Ammonia Pipe in a Brewery
Causes an Explosion.

An explosion at the indianapolis Brew
ing Company's plant at indianapolis,
Ind, injured a score of men, five OF
them seriously, and caused a heavy loss
OF property. II is impossible TO estimate
the loss or 10 obtain accurate information
as to the accident. The first explosion
was due TO a leaking valve in one OF the
ammonia pipes. THIS was followed by a
more powerful explosion, which shattered
the building and tore doors from their
hinges blocks away. The first explosion
attracted a crowd, and the ward was iull
AT The time OF lue secOni eXnlosion.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08
Sioux Falls Bicycle Race.

The following are the summaries d. Via
bicycle races held at Sioux Falls Vr..y.
one mile open. amateur-OSrar rcin.
Grr o! atertoWn won, 1A-o. Nlyner al
t'lhervilIe second, +. L. Iroeh Of T.. ,,4r.
town third. Time, 2:3i.
Iwo-mile proiessional-Franh A,sl,r
oi NIouN City won, l.. j. Boyum Of YIN.
neapolIS second. Il. II. McC!eary o ;,
Paul third. Time, sos.
ihree-mile handicap, amatcur-E! p
Iloeh Of WatertoWn won. iheo. A,ner
90 Estheryille second. Time. sos
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08

Lafayette Mead created a panic at the
Union Depot, Kansas City, by firing a re-
voiver in the midst of several hundred
waiting passengers. The bullet was
buried in the wall ond no one was in
jured. Mead, who WAS accompanied by
his wife and two dogs, had been requested
to convey the dogs to The baggage room,
and when the depot master attempted TO
remove them Mead fired. He was AT,
rested
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08
Failed to Fuse.

Inc Democrats and Populists of D.,
iinSton County held conventions At rn"
stone Tor the nomination OF conn,, ..
GERS. strong efforts we're made for III,
adoption OF a fusion ticket. hut a. ~,
agreement could be reached as to mo dix "
'fi'utlon OF affairs, the attempt was a fnI.
ur.. The Democrats adjourned wi,to.
making any nominations. The Popua,,
made up "A ticket, giving two Offices =, II,
Democrats. The Popuiist NOMINEES ,c
The state Legislature are: Senator. .Io,.nI
Back OF Rapid City; represen,a,,,
otto Anderson OF Rockerville ana I,a,
arlah Holmes OF Rapid City.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08
An Acronaut Killed.

George Is. Anderson, atiaS snyder, al
tempted to make a parachute drop from a
balloon at Paoia, Kan. When about 5000
fee. in the air he attempted the feat, but
the parachute did not open readily, and
when il did open the rope tied 10 Anier-
sons wrist broke and lie fell 10 the ground
dead. His ribs were broken on both sides,
also his right arm. Where he struck the
ground the force of the fall made a hoe
fourteen inches deep.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08
Nail Trust Members Meet.

Members OF the nail trust were in eXecu-
tive session at the Waldorf Hotel, New
York, on the 29th. j. j. Parks, one OF the
members, said that about fifty firms
were represented at a business meeting
held during the day. He refused posi-
lively, however, to speak OF the business
that had been transacted except to say
that prices had not been altered in the
least. Other members Of the trust abso-
lutely refused to discuss business matters.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08
FRANCE MAKES HER PLAY.
Diplomatic Move Regarded as "A
Warning 10 the sultan.

The Paris correspondent OF the London
Chronicle learns that NJ. CamEon, the
French Ambassador at Constantinopie.
had a long interview with the Sultan, in
the course OF which he declared that the
western powers had resolved to insist thai,
the reforms which had already been
granted in the Armenian provinces should
be extended TO the whole OF the Turkish
empire. The Chronicles correspondent
adds: This is the first diplomatic move
of France, and is regarded as a final
warning"
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08
Nav Free Mrs. MAVERICK,

Ii is reported in London thatstatcments
which Superintent Brinning made shortly
before his death will lead to a startling
development in the case of Mrs. Florence
Maybrick, confined in the Allesbury fe-
male convict prison on conviction Of poi
soning her husband. Superintendent
Brinning was a conspicuous figure in get
ting up the case of the prosecution
upon which Mrs. Maybrick was con,
Ntpta1
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08
.
SOUTH DAkOTAN BUNCo,.
'Iohn Roger. a Cattleman. y.
oil Chicago GraC

John Roger, a South Dalo,. o.
aver selling a carload of boyines =, '' a
chicago stock yards, went to a. u
Park TO see the animals. He left H. a"vo
save S26, at his hotel. While 'as
the park quadrupeds Roger 'l
preached by a well dressed strarros a
offered to bet IS that the wes,ar. y"
could not tell a COW if he saw ona n q
bet was covelei, when a second str I
a~pproached, and, claiming to be a mol,
man, declared both parties 70 ,hPoo :
under arrest. Roger was released -,
h nding over all of his $26 as apa,,"p '
cnri,y Tor his appearance at the Dasnlass
Street station. When the eat e,1 ,@'a !,
pared to the station he found he Eaila
tUucOed. 'e
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-10-08

ITEMS OF INTEREST COLLECTED
FROM ALL SOURCES.
\ Graduate of the school, oil Mines
Declares the school l. II Grand
Thin.-Formcr Pupils Prospecting
and Locating Claims.
4 Good Ihin1.

The School of Mines az Rapid CRY,
sad a graduate of that institution
(which 10 some may appear to be an eA-
pensiye luxury, has and Is dong Sood
work in bringing 10 the attention oil Tue
world the mineral resources OF Tie black
~lIilis." Last wear d very large class was
graduated from this institution, ever!
member of the class having a thorough,
practical knowledge OF assaying, ana are
now putting their knowledge TO use, many
of its members being scattered throuSi-
out the Hills prospecting and locating
nlalmN